"drives them to labor beyond what they are really able. They have not even all the comforts of life; and as for conveniences in houseroom, furniture, means of taking baths, and arrangements for good ventilation, they do not have them. Perhaps their only room is occupied by a cookstove, winter and summer; and it may be that all the books they have in the house, excepting the Bible, could be held between the thumb and finger. They have no money to buy books that they may read and learn how to live. These dear brethren are the very ones who need help. Many of them are humble Christians. They may have faults, and some of these may reach far back and be the cause of their present poverty and misery. And yet they may be living up to duty better than we who have the means to improve our own condition and that of others. These must be patiently taught and cheerfully helped. 1T 641.1"
"And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."
Both passages emphasize caring for the poor and needy. The EGW passage describes the conditions of the poor, while the Bible verse states that helping them is like helping Christ. The connection is strong and meaningful.
"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?"
Both passages address the needs of the poor and the importance of providing practical assistance rather than just empty words. The EGW passage describes the poverty of some brethren, while the Bible verse questions the value of offering only words of comfort without providing for their physical needs.
"He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again."
Both passages connect helping the poor with lending to the Lord. The EGW passage describes the needs of the poor, while the Bible verse states that showing pity to the poor is like lending to God. The connection is clear and direct.