"***** Chapter 40—Duty to Children I have been shown that parents generally have not taken a proper course with their children. They have not restrained them as they should, but have left them to indulge in pride, and follow their own inclinations. Anciently, parental authority was regarded; children were then in subjection to their parents, and feared and reverenced them; but in these last days the order is reversed. Some parents are in subjection to their children. They fear to cross the will of their children, and therefore yield to them. But just as long as children are under the roof of the parents, dependent upon them, they should be subject to their control. Parents should move with decision, requiring that their views of right be followed out. 1T 216"
"And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord."
Both passages address parental responsibility. Ephesians 6:4 speaks to not provoking children, while EGW speaks to restraining them. While not a direct quote, the underlying principle of responsible parenting is present.
"should be holy, the manners comely, the words without guile, and thus should we follow on step by step until we are fitted for translation. 1T 216.1"
"But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy."
Both passages directly address the need for holiness in all aspects of life. EGW's statement that we 'should be holy' directly reflects the command in 1 Peter 1:15-16 to 'be ye holy; for I am holy.'
"Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;"
Both passages discuss living a life that reflects Christian values and conduct. Philippians 1:27 speaks of 'conversation' (conduct) befitting the gospel, while EGW speaks of holy manners and words without guile, leading to fitness for translation. The connection is more than superficial.
"Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers."
Both passages emphasize the importance of pure speech. EGW's statement about 'words without guile' aligns with Ephesians 4:29's call to avoid 'corrupt communication' and instead use speech that edifies.
"I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,"
Both passages encourage believers to live in a way that is consistent with their calling or faith. Ephesians 4:1 speaks of walking worthy of the vocation, while EGW speaks of holiness and comely manners leading to fitness for translation. The connection is thematic, focusing on living a life that reflects one's faith.