"A spirit of prejudice respecting means came over us during the past winter, causing us to feel that Brother W. was asking for means when he did not need it. We now ascertain that at this very time he was really in want, and we were wrong in that we did not inquire into the case as we should. We acknowledge that this feeling was unfounded and cruel, though it was caused by misapprehension of the facts in the case. 1T 611.1"
"If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?"
The EGW passage describes a failure to provide for Brother White's needs due to prejudice, mirroring James's condemnation of offering empty words without practical help to those in need. The parallel is strong and directly relevant.
"Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard."
The EGW passage describes a failure to inquire about and meet Brother White's needs, which is thematically similar to Proverbs' warning against ignoring the cry of the poor. Both emphasize the importance of attending to the needs of others.
"For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me."
The EGW passage describes a failure to provide for Brother White's needs, which is thematically similar to Matthew 25:42-45, where Jesus condemns those who neglect the hungry, thirsty, and needy. The parallel is strong and directly relevant.
"The labors of Brother and Sister White with us for a few days past have been attended with the signal blessing of God. Not only have deep and heartfelt confessions of backsliding and wrong been made, but solemn vows of repentance and of returning to God have accompanied them. The Spirit of God has set its seal to this work in such a manner that we cannot doubt. Many of the young have been brought to Christ, and nearly every person connected with this church has received a share of this heavenly blessing. 1T 611.3"
"Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
The EGW passage describes confession and repentance leading to blessing, which directly reflects the principle in James 5:16 about confessing faults and praying for healing.
"Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?"
The EGW passage describes confessions of wrong and vows of repentance, leading to a spiritual blessing, which is thematically similar to Acts 2:37, where people were 'pricked in their heart' and asked what they should do, leading to repentance and conversion. Both passages highlight the impact of conviction and repentance.
"Let our brethren abroad understand that our hearts are in sympathy with Brother and Sister White, and that we believe them called of God to the responsible work in which they are engaged, and that we pledge ourselves to stand by them in this work. 1T 611.4"
"Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment."
The 1 Corinthians verse directly addresses unity and avoiding divisions. The EGW passage, by urging support for the Whites, implicitly aims to prevent division and foster unity within the church. The thematic parallel is strong.
"Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation."
The Hebrews verse speaks of remembering and following leaders, while the EGW passage encourages support for the Whites' ministry. There's a thematic overlap in supporting leadership, though not a direct quotation or explicit allusion.
"Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind."
The Philippians verse emphasizes unity and likemindedness. The EGW passage promotes unity in supporting the Whites' work. The connection is thematic, focusing on unity and agreement.