"now that he entered upon it again he seemed to manifest all that clearness of thought, good judgment, and faithfulness in dealing with the erring, of former days. In fact, no other two of our ministers could have rendered me the assistance that he did. 1T 571.1"
"Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful."
The EGW passage emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and good judgment in ministry, which aligns with the principle stated in 1 Corinthians 4:2 that stewards should be found faithful.
"A great and good work was done for this dear people. Wrongs were freely and fully confessed, union was restored, and the blessing of God rested down upon the work. My husband labored to bring up the systematic benevolence of the church to the figures which should be adopted in all our churches, and his efforts resulted in raising the amount to be paid into the treasury annually by that church about three hundred dollars. Those in the church who had been in trial about some of my testimonies, especially respecting the dress question, became fully settled on hearing the matter explained. The health and the dress reform were adopted, and a large amount was raised for the Health Institute. 1T 571.2"
"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!"
The EGW passage explicitly mentions restored union and the blessing of God, which directly parallels the theme of unity among brethren in Psalm 133:1.
"Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;"
The EGW passage describes confession of sins and a resulting blessing, which aligns with the theme of repentance and refreshing in Acts 3:19. However, the connection is not direct or explicit.
"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
The EGW passage describes a positive outcome following confession and restoration, which aligns with the general theme of 2 Chronicles 7:14 regarding repentance and healing. However, the connection is not direct or explicit.