"I was shown that Dr. B was a cautious and strictly conscientious man, a man whom God loves. He has passed through many trials which have worked for his good, although while passing through them he could not at all times see how he was to be benefited by them. Dr. B is not a man who will become exalted while he believes the truth and follows in its path. He is not a man who will be arbitrary or overbearing. He is too fearful of putting on that dignity which his position would allow him to maintain. He will counsel with others and is easy to be entreated; his great danger will be a willingness to take on burdens which he ought not to bear. He sees and feels what ought to be done, and will be in danger of doing too much. He is extremely sensitive and sympathetic, and will feel to the very depth for all his patients; and if he is permitted, will carry so heavy a load of responsibility as to be crushed under its weight. 1T 491.1"
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
The EGW passage speaks of trials working for Dr. B's good, even when he doesn't understand it. This directly echoes the sentiment of Romans 8:28, which assures believers that all things work together for good.
"Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established."
The EGW passage highlights Dr. B's tendency to seek counsel from others. This directly reflects the principle in Proverbs 15:22 about the importance of counsel for establishing purposes.
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."
The EGW passage describes Dr. B's willingness to take on burdens and his sensitive nature, potentially leading to him being crushed by responsibility. This aligns with the concept of meekness and lowliness of heart found in Matthew 11:29, although the connection is less direct than in Pair 1.
"cooperation, their cheering, hopeful words, and their counsel and advice—all of which will be appreciated by him. His position cannot be an enviable one. If he assumes so great responsibilities it will not be from choice or to obtain a livelihood, for he can procure this in a much easier way and avoid the care, anxiety, and perplexity which such a position would bring upon him. Duty alone will lead him; and when once convinced where the path of duty lies, he will follow it and stand at his post, let the consequences be what they may. He should have the sympathy and co-operation of those who have influence, those whom God would have stand by his side and sustain him in his laborious work. 1T 491.2"
"Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."
The EGW passage discusses the need for support and cooperation for those in leadership roles, echoing the sentiment of Galatians 6:2 about bearing one another's burdens. The connection is thematic, focusing on mutual support within a community.
"That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another."
The EGW passage emphasizes the importance of cooperation and support for leaders, aligning with the idea in 1 Corinthians 12:25 that members of a body should care for one another to avoid division. The connection lies in the shared theme of mutual care and unity within a community.