"This strange fanaticism in Wisconsin grew out of the false theory of holiness, advocated by Brother K—a holiness not dependent upon the third angel's message, but outside of present truth. Sister G received this false theory from him, carried it out herself, and zealously taught it to others. This nearly destroyed her love for the sacred, important truths for this time, which, if she had loved and obeyed, would have proved an anchor to hold her upon the right foundation. But she, with many others, made this theory of holiness or consecration the one great thing, and the important truths of God's word were of but little consequence, “if the heart was only right.” And poor souls were left without an anchor, to be carried about by feeling, and Satan came in and controlled minds and gave impressions and feelings to suit himself. Reason and judgment were despised, and the cause of God was cruelly reproached. 1T 322.1"
"Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;"
EGW directly uses the anchor metaphor from Hebrews 6:19 to describe the importance of truth as a stabilizing force against false teachings. The connection is clear and intentional.
"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;"
Both passages address the issue of people turning away from sound doctrine and seeking teachers who cater to their desires. EGW describes a situation where people prioritize feelings over truth, which aligns with the idea of 'itching ears' in 2 Timothy 4:3.
"I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ."
Both passages deal with the issue of people being led astray from the true gospel or message. EGW describes a 'false theory of holiness' that deviates from the 'present truth,' while Galatians 1:6-7 addresses the perversion of the gospel of Christ.
The fanaticism into which you have fallen should lead you and others to investigate before deciding in regard to this appearance of consecration. Appearance is not positive evidence of Christian character. You and others are afraid of receiving a little more censure than is due you, and you look with earnestness upon a seeming error or wrong in others, or a neglect from them, and feel injured. You are too exacting. You have been wrong and have deceived yourself. If others have misjudged you in some things, it is no more than might be expected, considering the circumstances. You should, with the deepest sorrow and humility, mourn your sad departure from the right, which has given occasion for a variety of feelings and views and expressions in regard to you; and if in every particular you do not consider them correct, you must let them pass, and lay not censure upon others. You must confess your faults without censuring any other one, and cease complaining that your brethren have neglect…
"And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?"
The EGW passage directly addresses the issue of focusing on others' faults while ignoring one's own, which is the central theme of Matthew 7:3. The connection is clear and relevant.
"For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself."
Both passages address the danger of self-deception and thinking too highly of oneself. The EGW passage speaks of being 'wrong and have deceived yourself,' while Galatians 6:3 warns against thinking oneself to be something when one is nothing. The connection is valid.