"It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak."
The EGW statement reflects the principle in Romans 14:21, which emphasizes considering the impact of one's actions on others and avoiding causing them to stumble. The idea of something being a 'benefit to some, but an injury to others' directly aligns with the concept of avoiding actions that might offend or weaken a brother.
"I saw that God's order has been reversed, and His special directions disregarded, by those who adopt the American costume. I was referred to Deuteronomy 22:5 : “The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord thy God.” God would not have His people adopt the so-called reform dress. It is immodest apparel, wholly unfitted for the modest, humble followers of Christ. 1T 421.2"
"The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord thy God."
EGW directly quotes Deuteronomy 22:5 and applies it to the issue of dress reform.
"There is an increasing tendency to have women in their dress and appearance as near like the other sex as possible, and to fashion their dress very much like that of men, but God pronounces it abomination. “In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety.” 1 Timothy 2:9 . 1T 421.3"
"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;"
Ellen White directly references 1 Timothy 2:9 in this passage.
"Those who feel called out to join the movement in favor of woman's rights and the so-called dress reform might as well sever all connection with the third angel's message. The spirit which attends the one cannot be in harmony with the other. The Scriptures are plain upon the relations and rights of men and women. Spiritualists have, to quite an extent, adopted this singular mode of dress. Seventh-day Adventists, who believe in the restoration of the gifts, are often branded as spiritualists. Let them adopt this costume, and their influence is dead. The people would place them on a level with spiritualists and would refuse to listen to them. 1T 421.4"
"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."
The EGW quote warns against conforming to the world (specifically, the 'spirit' of the woman's rights movement and dress reform), which aligns with Romans 12:2's call to not be conformed to the world. The connection is thematic and relevant.
"What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s."
The EGW quote, in its condemnation of dress reform, implicitly connects to the principle of glorifying God in one's body. While not explicitly stated, the underlying idea is that certain dress styles do not honor God. However, the connection is not as strong as it could be, hence the slight reduction in confidence.