"Sister More said she was willing to do anything, but teaching was her choice. She also requested Elder A. S. Hutchins to introduce her case to leading brethren at the Review office and try to get a school for her. This, Brother Hutchins cheerfully did. But no encouragement was given, as there appeared to be no opening. She also stated to Sister Strong that she was destitute of means and must go to Leelenaw County unless she could get employment at Battle Creek. She frequently spoke in words of touching lamentation that she was obliged to leave the brethren. 1T 670.1"
"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."
The EGW passage describes Sister More's destitution and the lack of support she received. This directly parallels the message of Matthew 25:40, which emphasizes that acts of kindness (or lack thereof) towards the needy are equivalent to acts towards Christ himself.
"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 illustrates a situation where a sister in the church is in need, and the brethren do not provide for her needs. This is precisely the scenario described in James 2:15-16, where someone is naked and destitute, but only receives empty words instead of practical help.
"Sister More wrote to Mr. Thompson relative to accepting his offer to make it her home with his family, and she wished to wait until she should hear from him. Sister Strong went with her to find a place for her to stay until she should hear from Mr. T. At one place she was told that she could stay from Wednesday until Friday morning, when they were to leave home. This sister made Sister More's case known to her natural sister, living near, who was also a Sabbathkeeper. When she returned she told Sister More that she could stay with her until Friday morning; that her sister said it was not convenient to take her. Sister Strong has since learned that the real excuse was that she was not acquainted with Sister More. She could have taken her, but did not want her. 1T 670.2"
"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."
The EGW passage illustrates a failure to show hospitality to a stranger, contrasting with the biblical exhortation. The connection is valid and meaningful.
"Sister More then asked Sister Strong what she should do. Sister Strong was almost a stranger in Battle Creek, but thought she could get her in with the family of a poor brother of her acquaintance who had recently moved from Montcalm County. Here she succeeded. Sister More remained until Tuesday, when she left for Leelenaw County by the way of Chicago. There she borrowed money to complete her journey. Her wants were known to some, at least, in Battle Creek, for as the result of their being made known, she was charged nothing for her brief stay at the Institute. 1T 670.3"
"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 EGW passage describes acts of kindness and assistance towards someone in need, which aligns with the principle of Matthew 25:40 about caring for the 'least of these'.
"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."
The EGW passage illustrates the act of providing hospitality to a stranger, which directly relates to the theme of Hebrews 13:2 about entertaining strangers, possibly unaware of their significance.