But they must be willing and anxious to be taught. They must cherish a spirit of gratitude to God and their brethren for the help they receive. Such persons generally have no just ideas of the real expense of treatment, board, room, fuel, etc., at a Health Institute. They do not realize the magnitude of the great work of present truth and reform, and the many calls for the liberalities of our people. They may not be aware that the numbers of our poor are many times larger than the numbers of our rich. And they may not also feel the force of the frightful fact that a majority of these wealthy ones are holding on to their riches and are in the sure road to perdition. 1T 641.2 These poor afflicted persons should be taught that when they murmur at their lot and against the wealthy on account of their covetousness, they commit a great sin in the sight of heaven. They should first understand that their sickness and poverty are misfortunes most generally caused by their own sins, follies, and…
"Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name."
Both passages emphasize the importance of gratitude. The EGW passage encourages the poor to be grateful for the help they receive, while the Bible verse calls for entering God's presence with thanksgiving. The connection is relevant and meaningful.
"But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more."
The EGW passage discusses the responsibility of the wealthy and the potential consequences of their covetousness, while Luke 12:48 states that those given much will be required to give much. Both passages address the responsibility that comes with wealth and resources.
"A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:"
The EGW passage emphasizes the need for the poor to be willing to learn and be grateful for help. Proverbs 1:5 speaks of the wise increasing learning. The connection is that both passages highlight the importance of being receptive to instruction.
And in view of the many poor and afflicted ones who must, to a greater or less extent, be objects of the charity of the Institute, and because of the lack of funds and the want of accommodations at the present time, the stay of such at the Institute must be brief. They should go there with the idea of obtaining, as fast and as far as possible, a practical knowledge of what they must do, and what they must not do, to recover health and to live healthfully. The lectures which they hear while at the Institute, and good books from which to learn how to live at home, must be the main reliance of such. They may find some relief during a few weeks spent at the Institute, but will realize more at home in carrying out the same principles. They must not rely on the physicians to cure them in a few weeks, but must learn so to live as to give nature a chance to work the cure. This may commence during a few weeks’ stay at the Institute, and yet it may require years to complete the work by correct h…
"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding."
The EGW passage emphasizes the importance of gaining practical knowledge to recover health, while Proverbs 4:7 highlights the importance of getting wisdom and understanding. Both passages stress the value of acquiring knowledge for practical benefit.
"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 discuss caring for the poor and afflicted. Matthew 25:40 emphasizes that helping the least of these is like helping Christ, while the EGW passage discusses the Institute's role in providing charity to the poor and afflicted.