"“3. In its bedraggled condition it comes in contact with the sensitive ankles, which are not sufficiently protected, quickly chilling them, and thus endangering health and life. This is one of the greatest causes of catarrh and of scrofulous swellings. 1T 459.4"
"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?"
The EGW passage discusses the importance of protecting one's health, which aligns with the principle in 1 Corinthians 6:19 that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and should be treated with care. The EGW passage provides a specific example of how neglecting one's health (by wearing long dresses that can cause illness) violates this principle.
"“4. The unnecessary length is an additional weight upon the hips and bowels. 1T 459.5"
"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?"
EGW's statement about the body being weighed down connects to the principle of the body being a temple that should be cared for. The verse speaks to the sanctity of the body, and EGW applies this to health reform.
"“5. It hinders the walking, and is also often in other people's way. 1T 459.6"
"Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth."
The EGW quote speaks to hindering others, while the verse speaks to considering others' well-being. There is a thematic parallel in considering the impact of one's actions on others.
"“There is still another style of dress which is adopted by a class of so-called dress reformers. They imitate the opposite sex as nearly as possible. They wear the cap, pants, vest, coat, and boots, the last of which is the most sensible part of the costume. Those who adopt and advocate this style of dress carry the so-called dress reform to very objectionable lengths. Confusion will be the result. Some who adopt this costume may be correct in their general views upon the health question, but they would be instrumental in accomplishing vastly more good if they did not carry the matter of dress to such extremes. 1T 459.7"
"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's statement about women wearing men's clothing directly echoes the prohibition in Deuteronomy 22:5. The connection is clear and intentional.
"“In this style of dress God's order has been reversed and His special directions disregarded. 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 this style of dress. It is not modest apparel, and is not at all fitting for modest, humble women who profess to be Christ's followers. God's prohibitions are lightly regarded by all who advocate doing away with the distinction of dress between males and females. The extreme position taken by some dress reformers upon this subject cripples their influence. 1T 459.8"
"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."
Ellen White directly references Deuteronomy 22:5 in this passage.