"Their influence East has been decidedly against the spirit of the truth and those who have devoted their lives to labor for its advancement. There is a class East who profess to believe the truth, but who cherish secret feelings of dissatisfaction against those who bear the burden in this work. The true sentiments of such do not appear until some influence opposed to the work of God arises, and then they manifest their true character. Such readily receive, cherish, and circulate reports which have no foundation in truth, to destroy the influence of those who are engaged in this work. All who wish to draw off from the body will have opportunity. Something will arise to test everyone. The great sifting time is just before us. The jealous and the faultfinding, who are watching for evil, will be shaken out. They hate reproof and despise correction. Those who love the spirit of the third angel's message can have no union with the spirit of R and his wife. 1T 251.1"
"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves."
Both passages warn about those who appear to be within the faith but are actually working against it. The 'sheep's clothing' aligns with the 'profess to believe the truth' aspect in EGW, and the 'ravening wolves' connect to those who 'cherish secret feelings of dissatisfaction' and spread false reports.
"Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."
Both passages address the issue of people who outwardly appear religious but lack genuine spiritual power or commitment. The EGW passage describes individuals who 'profess to believe the truth, but who cherish secret feelings of dissatisfaction,' mirroring the idea of 'having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof.'
"I hope I am not getting proud. My manner of dress is the same as it has been for several years. I am opposed to hoops and to wearing unnecessary bows and ribbons. I have worn one velvet bonnet two years without change of strings except to cleanse them with soap and water. I put the same velvet upon a new frame and am wearing it again this winter. I believe Sabbathkeepers should dress plainly and study economy in dress. Those who wish to talk will talk though we give them no occasion. I do not expect to suit every taste in regard to dress, but I believe it to be my duty to wear durable clothing, to dress neatly and orderly, and suit my own taste if it does not disagree with the word of God. 1T 251.3"
"In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;"
The EGW passage directly addresses the principle of modest apparel, echoing the sentiment in 1 Timothy 2:9. While not a direct quote, the focus on plainness and economy in dress aligns with the biblical call for modesty and avoiding ostentatious displays.