"There is great danger that some connected with the work will labor merely for wages. They manifest no special interest in the work, their heart is not in it, and they have no special sense of its sacred, exalted character. There is also special danger that those at the head of the work will become lifted up, exalted, and that the work of God will thus be marred, bearing the impress of the human instead of the divine. Satan is wide awake and persevering, yet Jesus lives, and all who make Him their righteousness, their defense, will be especially sustained. 1T 587.2"
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
Both passages discuss spiritual warfare and the influence of evil forces. EGW's passage speaks of Satan's activity and the need for Jesus' righteousness as a defense, while Ephesians 6:12 describes the nature of the spiritual battle. The connection is thematic, focusing on the reality of spiritual conflict.
"No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon."
The EGW passage warns against serving for wages rather than being dedicated to the work, and also against pride. This echoes the sentiment of Matthew 6:24 about not being able to serve both God and mammon. Both passages address divided loyalties and the dangers of prioritizing worldly gain over spiritual commitment.
"For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ."
The EGW passage speaks of the danger of the work of God being marred by human influence instead of bearing the divine impress. This connects to 1 Corinthians 3:11, which emphasizes that Jesus Christ is the only true foundation. Both passages highlight the importance of grounding the work in Christ rather than human efforts.