God is leading out a people, not a few separate individuals here and there, one believing this thing, another that. Angels of God are doing the work committed to their trust. The third angel is leading out and purifying a people, and they should move with him unitedly. Some run ahead of the angels that are leading this people; but they have to retrace every step, and meekly follow no faster than the angels lead. I saw that the angels of God would lead His people no faster than they could receive and act upon the important truths that are communicated to them. But some restless spirits do not more than half do up their work. As the angel leads them, they get in haste for something new, and rush on without divine guidance, and thus bring confusion and discord into the ranks. They do not speak or act in harmony with the body. I saw that you both must speedily be brought where you are willing to be led, instead of desiring to lead, or Satan will step in and lead you in his way, to follow h…
"Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."
EGW's statement about moving unitedly and not causing discord directly reflects the principle of maintaining unity of the Spirit as described in Ephesians 4:3.
"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:"
Both passages emphasize the importance of following God's guidance. EGW speaks of following the angels' lead, while John 10:27 speaks of the sheep following the shepherd's voice.
"For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ."
Both passages discuss the importance of unity and working together as a body of believers. EGW emphasizes moving together as a people led by God, while 1 Corinthians 12:12 speaks of the unity of the body of Christ.
"Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you."
Both passages touch on the idea of being led and submitting to leadership. EGW speaks of being willing to be led, while Hebrews 13:17 encourages obedience to those who have the rule over you.
Brother A, you are naturally close and covetous. You tithe mint and rue, but neglect the weightier matters. When the young man came to Jesus, and asked what he should do to have eternal life, Jesus told him to keep the commandments. He declared that he had done so. Said Jesus: Yet lackest thou one thing. Go sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven. The result was the young man went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. I saw that you had wrong ideas. God requires economy of His people; but some have stretched their economy into meanness. I wish that you could see your case as it is. The true spirit of sacrifice, which is acceptable to God, you do not possess. You look at others, and watch them, and if they do not bring themselves to the same rigid course that you follow, you can do nothing for them. Your souls are withering beneath the blighting influence of your own errors. A fanatical spirit is with you, that you take to be God's Spiri…
"Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone."
EGW directly quotes and alludes to the passage about tithing mint and rue, connecting it to the individual's behavior.
"Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me."
EGW directly references the story of the rich young ruler and Jesus' instruction to sell his possessions.
"Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me."
EGW directly references the story of the rich young ruler and Jesus' instruction to sell his possessions. While the reference is to Matthew, Luke's account is very similar and supports the allusion.
"But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions."
EGW directly alludes to Matthew 19:22 in her description of the encounter between Jesus and the rich young ruler.
"And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions."
EGW directly alludes to Mark 10:22 in her description of the encounter between Jesus and the rich young ruler.
"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."
The EGW passage discusses laying up treasure in heaven, which is a clear thematic parallel to Matthew 6:19-21.