"I was shown in vision, December 25, 1865, the case of the servant of the Lord, my husband, Elder James White. I was shown that God had accepted his humiliation, and the afflicting of his soul before Him, and his confessions of his lack of consecration to God, and his repentance for the errors and mistakes in his course which have caused him such sorrow and despondency of mind during his protracted illness. 1T 613.2"
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
The EGW passage describes James White's confession of his lack of consecration and repentance, which God accepted. This directly reflects the principle in 1 John 1:9, which promises forgiveness and cleansing upon confession of sins.
"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise."
The EGW passage describes James White's humiliation, affliction of soul, confession, and repentance, which God accepted. This strongly parallels the sentiment in Psalm 51:17, which states that God does not despise a broken and contrite heart.
"I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah."
The EGW passage describes James White's confession of his errors and mistakes, which God accepted. This aligns with the theme of confession and forgiveness found in Psalm 32:5, where the psalmist acknowledges his sin and receives forgiveness.
"For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death."
Both passages discuss the concept of sorrow leading to repentance. The EGW passage describes James White's sorrow and repentance, while 2 Corinthians 7:10 explains the nature and purpose of godly sorrow.
"I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance."
Both passages deal with repentance and acceptance by God, although the EGW passage is specific to James White's experience. The joy in heaven over repentance is a general theme reflected in the acceptance of James White's repentance.
"exercised toward those who have been so unfortunate as to fall under the temptations of Satan. They were the real sufferers, the losers, not he, as long as he was steadfast, possessing the spirit of Christ. When these souls began to see their errors, they had a hard battle to work their way to the light by humble confessions. They had Satan to contend with, and their own proud spirit to overcome, and they needed help from those who were in the light to bring them from their blind, discouraging condition, where they could begin to hope and obtain strength to bruise Satan under their feet. 1T 613.3"
"Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted."
The EGW passage directly echoes the principle of restoring those overtaken in a fault with meekness, as found in Galatians 6:1. The emphasis on helping those tempted by Satan aligns with the verse's call to restore fallen brethren.
"And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen."
The phrase 'bruise Satan under their feet' is a direct allusion to Romans 16:20. EGW uses this imagery to describe the eventual victory over temptation and sin, echoing the promise in Romans.
"For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:"
Both passages discuss the transition from darkness to light, representing a spiritual awakening or conversion. EGW elaborates on the struggle involved in this transition and the need for help from those already in the light, which aligns with the general theme of Ephesians 5:8.