"observing the Sabbath and praying morning and evening are not positive evidences that we are Christians. These outward forms may all be strictly observed, and yet true godliness be lacking. Titus 2:14 : “Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works .” All who profess to be Christ's followers should have command of their own spirit, not allowing themselves to speak fretfully or impatiently. The husband and father should check that impatient word he is about to utter. He should study the effect of his words, lest they leave sadness and a blight. 1T 305.1"
"Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works."
Ellen White directly references Titus 2:14 in this passage.
"He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city."
Both passages directly address the importance of controlling one's spirit and avoiding anger. Proverbs 16:32 states that ruling one's spirit is better than conquering a city, while EGW urges husbands and fathers to check impatient words, demonstrating self-control.
"What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar? Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way? For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."
Both passages discuss the importance of actions aligning with faith. James emphasizes works as evidence of true faith, while EGW highlights that outward religious practices are insufficient without genuine godliness and self-control. The Titus 2:14 quote supports the idea of being zealous for good works.
"Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil."
Both passages address the issue of anger and the need to control it. Ephesians 4:26-27 advises not to let the sun go down on wrath, while EGW urges husbands and fathers to check impatient words, which are often fueled by anger.
"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God."
Both passages emphasize the importance of controlling one's speech and avoiding wrath. James 1:19-20 advises being slow to speak and slow to wrath, while EGW urges husbands and fathers to check impatient words, aligning with the principle of controlling one's tongue and temper.
"Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven."
Both passages address the idea that outward religious practices are insufficient without genuine inner transformation and obedience to God's will. However, the connection is not as strong as a direct allusion.
"Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing."
Both passages emphasize that outward actions or gifts are meaningless without love/charity. The EGW passage focuses on controlling one's spirit and actions, while 1 Corinthians 13 focuses on the necessity of charity above all gifts. The connection is thematic but not a direct allusion.