"gifts and operations of God's Spirit. Satan took advantage of Brother and Sister G's lack of union with the body. They desired to take an independent course, and to lead instead of yielding to be led. Brother G has a jealous disposition, which, together with his independence, has kept him to one side; for with this spirit he could not be a true yokefellow with his ministering brethren. Sister G is of a jealous disposition, and possesses much firmness. She lacks experience, and has not been sound in the faith or united with the body. Her heart has risen up against the gifts of the church. There was a lack of meekness and humility in her articles sent to the Review for publication. 1T 230.1"
"Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit."
The EGW passage directly mentions 'gifts and operations of God's Spirit,' which is the central theme of 1 Corinthians 12:4, where it states, 'Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.' The EGW passage then criticizes the individuals for rising up against the gifts of the church, which is a direct contrast to the intended purpose of the diverse gifts mentioned in the Bible verse.
"For the body is not one member, but many."
The EGW passage discusses the importance of unity within the church body and the dangers of independence, which aligns with the concept of the church as a body with many members in 1 Corinthians 12:14. The verse emphasizes that the body is not just one member, but many, suggesting the need for diverse contributions and interdependence, which is relevant to the EGW passage.
"From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."
The EGW passage discusses the importance of unity and the negative impact of individuals not being 'fitly joined' with the body. Ephesians 4:16 speaks of the body being 'fitly joined together' and compacted by every joint, leading to edification in love. The connection lies in the shared emphasis on the interconnectedness and interdependence of members within the church body.
"I was shown companies in confusion, exercised by a wrong spirit, all making loud prayers together, some crying one thing and some another; and it was impossible to tell what was piped and what was harped. “God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.” Satan stepped in and controlled matters as he pleased. Reason and health were sacrificed to this delusion. 1T 230.3"
"For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints."
Duplicate of pair 3.
"For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work."
Both passages link confusion with negative spiritual or moral states. James 3:16 speaks of 'envying and strife' leading to 'confusion and every evil work,' while EGW describes a 'wrong spirit' causing confusion.
"Let all things be done decently and in order."
While not a direct quote, the concept of 'decency and order' relates to the 'confusion' described by EGW. The verse provides a principle that is violated in the EGW passage.