"for their unsanctified natures. “The carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.” If the feelings of the natural heart are not restrained and brought into subjection by the sanctifying influence of the grace of God received through the channel of faith, the thoughts of the heart are not pure and holy. The conditions of salvation brought to view in the word of God are reasonable, plain, and positive, being nothing less than perfect conformity to the will of God and purity of heart and life. We must crucify self with the lusts thereof. We must cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 1T 440.1"
"Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be."
EGW directly quotes Romans 8:7.
"And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts."
EGW's statement about crucifying self with lusts directly echoes the sentiment of Galatians 5:24.
"In almost every case where persons become unsettled in regard to the inspiration of the word of God, it is on account of their unsanctified lives, which that word condemns. They will not receive its reproofs and threatenings because these reflect upon their wrong course of action. They do not love those who would convert and restrain them. Difficulties and doubts which perplex the vicious heart will be cleared away before the one practicing the pure principles of truth. 1T 440.2"
"For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved."
Both passages discuss how wickedness causes people to reject truth and light, fearing exposure.