I saw that you would be tempted to feel that your brethren want to gauge you, that they want to put too much restraint upon you. But your brethren only want you to live according to the instructions of God's word, and God wishes to bring you there, and angels are watching you with the deepest solicitude. You must conform your life to the word of God, that you may be blessed and strengthened of Him, or you will fall out by the way, and while you preach to others, you yourself will be a castaway. But you may be an overcomer, and may win eternal life. You are recovering yourself from the snare of Satan, but he is preparing other snares for you. God will help and strengthen you if you seek Him earnestly. But study yourself. Try every motive; let it not be your aim to preach brilliant discourses to exhibit Moses Hull, but seek to exhibit Christ. Simplify the truth to your hearers so that small minds may comprehend it. Make your discourses plain, pointed, and solemn. Bring the people to a de…
"But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway."
The phrase 'lest...I myself should be a castaway' is nearly identical in both passages. EGW directly echoes the sentiment and warning found in 1 Corinthians 9:27, making this an explicit allusion.
"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall."
Both passages warn against spiritual pride and the danger of falling. The EGW passage speaks of the possibility of falling away while preaching to others, and 1 Corinthians 10:12 warns those who think they stand to take heed lest they fall. The thematic connection is clear.
"Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted."
Both passages address the potential for spiritual leaders to fall into temptation and the need for self-awareness and humility. The EGW passage expands on the idea of brethren offering guidance, while Galatians 6:1 speaks of restoring someone overtaken in a fault, with a warning to consider oneself.
"give no countenance to such weakness. When before the young, and at all times, be grave, be solemn. I saw that if Brother Loughborough and yourself make God your strength, a work will be accomplished by you for His poor people, for two can be a host. Come close to each other, pray together and separately, be free with each other. Brother Hull should confide in Brother Loughborough's judgment, and listen to his counsel and advice. 1T 437.2"
"Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety."
The EGW passage directly advises Brother Hull to listen to counsel, aligning with the principle in Proverbs 11:14 about the importance of counsel for guidance and safety.
"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
Both passages emphasize the power and presence of God when two or more are gathered together, especially in prayer and working for a common spiritual goal. The EGW passage encourages unity and prayer between two individuals, echoing the sentiment of Matthew 18:20.