"Wisdom's “ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.” The future abode of the righteous and their everlasting reward are high and ennobling themes for the young to contemplate. Dwell upon the marvelous plan of salvation, the great sacrifice made by the King of glory that you might be elevated through the merits of His blood and by obedience finally be exalted to the throne of Christ. This subject should engage the noblest contemplation of the mind. To be brought into favor with God—what a privilege! To commune with Him—what can more elevate, refine, and exalt us above the frivolous pleasures of earth? To have our corrupt natures renovated by grace, our lustful appetites and animal propensities in subjection, to stand forth with noble, moral independence, achieving victories every day, will give peace of conscience which can arise alone from rightdoing. 1T 503.2"
"Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace."
EGW directly quotes Proverbs 3:17.
"Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Both passages discuss Jesus' sacrifice and exaltation to the throne, and the benefits believers receive through Him.
"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent."
Both passages emphasize the importance of knowing God and Jesus Christ, and the benefits of a relationship with Him.