"These brethren take the work with the heaviest battles fought, the sorest trials passed through, to establish the cause in its present standing. And yet a great and solemn work is before us, and it calls for devotedness from them and also from Brother D, who is in danger of exaltation. God will prove him and try him, and he must be girded about with truth and have on the armor of righteousness, or he will fall by the hand of the enemy. All these brethren need to adhere most strictly and perseveringly to a healthful, spare diet, for all are in danger of congested brains, and paralysis may fell one or more or all of them, if they continue living carelessly or recklessly. 1T 588.2"
"Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."
The EGW passage explicitly mentions being "girded about with truth and have on the armor of righteousness," which is a direct allusion to Ephesians 6:11's call to "put on the whole armour of God."
"Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."
The EGW passage's reference to being "girded about with truth and have on the armor of righteousness" directly alludes to the concept of putting on the armor of God, as described in Ephesians 6:13. Both passages emphasize the need for spiritual protection to withstand evil.
"But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway."
Both passages address the importance of self-discipline and controlling one's physical desires to avoid spiritual downfall. EGW emphasizes a "healthful, spare diet" to prevent physical ailments that could hinder their work, while 1 Corinthians 9:27 speaks of keeping the body under subjection to avoid being a castaway. The connection lies in the shared theme of physical discipline for spiritual well-being.
"your own soul and influenced others. If you walk contrary to God, He will walk contrary to you. God wants to use you, but you must die to self and sacrifice your pride. The Lord designs to use you in His cause if you will follow His opening providence and heartily and fully sanctify yourself and cleanse yourself from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 1T 588.3"
"Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God."
The EGW passage directly quotes and expands upon 2 Corinthians 7:1.
"And if ye will not be reformed by me by these things, but will walk contrary unto me; Then will I also walk contrary unto you, and will punish you yet seven times for your sins."
Both passages discuss the consequences of walking contrary to God. The EGW passage echoes the sentiment of God acting in opposition to those who oppose Him, as described in Leviticus.
"For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live."
Both passages address the concept of 'dying to self' or 'mortifying the deeds of the body' to live a spiritual life. The EGW passage's call to 'die to self' aligns with the principle of Romans 8:13.