“At this meeting we introduced the case of Sister Hannah More, now sojourning in northwestern Michigan with friends who do not observe the Bible Sabbath. We stated that this servant of Christ embraced the Sabbath while performing missionary labor in Central Africa. When this was known, her services in that direction were no longer wanted, and she returned to America to seek a home and employment with those of like faith. We judge, from her present location, that in this she has been disappointed. No one in particular may be worthy of blame in her case; but it appears to us that there is either a lack of suitable provisions connected with our system of organization, for the encouragement of such persons and to assist them to a field of useful labor, or that those brethren and sisters who have had the pleasure of seeing Sister More have not done their duty. A unanimous vote was then given to invite her to find a home with the brethren in this vicinity until General Conference, when her c…
"As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."
The passage discusses doing good to all, especially those of the household of faith, which aligns with the situation of Sister More seeking a home with believers.
"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."
The passage discusses the treatment of a fellow believer, which echoes the principle of caring for 'the least of these my brethren'.
"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."
The passage discusses showing hospitality and care to a stranger, which is relevant to Sister More seeking a home.
"From what we have since learned of the cold, indifferent treatment which Sister More met with at Battle Creek, it is evident that in stating that no one in particular was worthy of censure in her case, my husband took altogether a too charitable view of the matter. When all the facts are known, no Christian could but blame all members of that church who knew her circumstances and did not individually interest themselves in her behalf. It certainly was the duty of the officers to do this and report to the church, if others did not take up the matter before them. But individual members of that or any other church should not feel excused from taking an interest in such persons. After what has been said in the Review of this self-sacrificing servant of Christ, every reader of the Review in Battle Creek, on learning that she had come to the city, would have been excused for giving her a personal call and inquiring into her wants. 1T 669.2"
"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 directly addresses the importance of practical help and concern for those in need, mirroring the message of James 2:15-16 about the futility of offering empty words without providing for basic necessities.
"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."
Both passages address the failure to care for those in need. The EGW passage specifically criticizes the lack of individual and collective responsibility towards Sister More, echoing the sentiment in Matthew 25:45 about neglecting 'the least of these'.