"Those connected with the Health Institute now located at Battle Creek should feel that they are engaged in an important and solemn work, and in no way should they pattern after the physicians at the institution at —— in matters of religion and amusements. Yet I saw that there would be danger of imitating them in many things and losing sight of the exalted character of this great work. And should those connected with this enterprise cease to look at their work from a high religious standpoint, and descend from the exalted principles of present truth to imitate in theory and practice those at the head of institutions where the sick are treated only for the recovery of health, the special blessing of God would not rest upon our institution more than upon those where corrupt theories are taught and practiced. 1T 554.1"
"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
The EGW passage emphasizes doing work from a high religious standpoint, aligning with the principle of doing all to the glory of God.
"And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him."
The EGW passage emphasizes the importance of a high religious standpoint in all that is done at the Health Institute, which aligns with the principle of doing all in the name of the Lord Jesus.
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
The EGW passage discusses the importance of maintaining a high religious standard in the Health Institute, so that God's blessing will rest upon it. This aligns with the idea of letting your light shine, so that others may glorify God.
"I saw that a very extensive work could not be accomplished in a short time, as it would not be an easy matter to find physicians whom God could approve and who would work together harmoniously, disinterestedly, and zealously for the good of suffering humanity. It should ever be kept prominent that the great object to be attained through this channel is not only health, but perfection, and the spirit of holiness, which cannot be attained with diseased bodies and minds. This object cannot be secured by working merely from the worldling's standpoint. God will raise up men and qualify them to engage in the work, not only as physicians of the body, but of the sin-sick soul, as spiritual fathers to the young and inexperienced. 1T 554.2"
"Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect."
The EGW passage mentions perfection as an object to be attained, which directly echoes the call to be perfect as the Father in heaven is perfect.
"And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ."
The EGW passage discusses the importance of physical and spiritual health, aiming for perfection and holiness. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 speaks of being sanctified wholly, with spirit, soul, and body preserved blameless. While not a direct quote, the underlying theme of holistic sanctification connects the two passages.