"The sacrifices and offerings of the children of Israel were commanded to be without blemish or spot, the best of the flock; and every one of the people was required to share in this work. The work of God for this time will be extensive. If you build a house for the Lord, do not offend and limit Him by casting in your lame offerings. Put the very best offering into a house built for God. Let it be the very best you have; show an interest to make it convenient and comfortable. Some think that this is of no consequence because time is so short. Then carry out the same in your dwellings, and in all your worldly arrangements. 1T 196.2"
"But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you."
The EGW passage directly applies the principle of offering the best without blemish, as stated in Leviticus 22:20, to the context of building a house for the Lord and general offerings.
"And if ye offer the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? and if ye offer the lame and sick, is it not evil? offer it now unto thy governor; will he be pleased with thee, or accept thy person? saith the Lord of hosts."
The EGW passage echoes the sentiment of Malachi 1:8, condemning the offering of flawed or inferior sacrifices. The 'lame offerings' mentioned by EGW directly relate to the 'blind,' 'lame,' and 'sick' offerings condemned in Malachi.
"will not be much means in their possession to be consumed in the final conflagration. All will have laid up their treasure where moth and rust cannot corrupt; and the heart will not have a cord to bind it to earth. 1T 196.3"
"But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:"
EGW directly quotes and expands upon the idea of laying up treasure where moth and rust cannot corrupt, making it an explicit allusion.
"For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."
The EGW passage directly echoes the principle stated in Matthew 6:21, applying it to the context of end-times preparation.