Why should the Christian physician, who is believing, expecting, looking, waiting, and longing for the coming and kingdom of Christ, when sickness and death will no longer have power over the saints, expect more pay for his services than the Christian editor or the Christian minister? He may say that his work is more wearing. That is yet to be proved. Let him work as he can endure it, and not violate the laws of life which he teaches to his patients. There are no good reasons why he should overwork and receive large pay for it, more than the minister or the editor. Let all who act a part in the Institute and receive pay for their services, act on the same liberal principle. No one should be suffered to remain as helper in the Institute who does it simply for pay. There are those of ability who, for the love of Christ, His cause, and the suffering followers of their Master, will fill stations in that Institute faithfully and cheerfully, and with a spirit of sacrifice. Those who have not…
"Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel."
EGW's discussion about the appropriate compensation for Christian workers, specifically physicians, editors, and ministers, directly relates to the principle that those who serve in ministry should receive their livelihood from it, as stated in 1 Corinthians 9:14.
"But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer."
Both passages relate to the anticipation of Christ's return and the need for a sober and watchful attitude. EGW's mention of 'believing, expecting, looking, waiting, and longing for the coming and kingdom of Christ' parallels the call to be 'sober, and watch unto prayer' in 1 Peter 4:7.