Those to whom God has entrusted means should provide a fund to be used for the benefit of the worthy poor who are sick and not able to defray the expenses of receiving treatment at the institution. There are some precious, worthy poor whose influence has been a benefit to the cause of God. A fund should be raised to be used for the express purpose of treating such of the poor as the church where they reside shall decide are worthy to be benefited. Unless those who have an abundance give for this object, without calling for returns, the poor will be unable to avail themselves of the benefits derived from the treatment of disease at such an institution, where so much means is required for labor bestowed. Such an institution should not in its infancy, while struggling to live, become embarrassed by a constant expenditure of means without realizing any returns. 1T 494.3 N umber Twelve—Testimony for the Church Chapter 86—Address to the Young 1T 496 Young Sabbathkeepers are given to pleasure…
"And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."
The EGW passage directly reflects the principle of caring for the poor and needy, as exemplified in Matthew 25:40. The verse emphasizes that acts of kindness towards the less fortunate are equivalent to serving Christ himself. EGW applies this principle to providing medical care for the worthy poor.
"As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."
The EGW passage aligns with Galatians 6:10 by emphasizing doing good, especially to those within the faith community. The EGW passage is a specific application of this general principle.
"Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again."
Both passages discuss giving and receiving. While the EGW passage focuses on giving to the poor and sick, and the Luke passage speaks more generally about reciprocity, there's a thematic overlap regarding the blessings of generosity.