"your family. What a terrible influence has your daughter had! The mother, not receiving love and sympathy from you, has centered her affections upon the daughter and has idolized her. She has been a petted, indulged, and nearly spoiled child through the exercise of injudicious affection. Her education has been sadly neglected. Had she been instructed in household duties, taught to bear her share of the family burdens, she would now be more healthy and happy. It is the duty of every mother to teach her children to act their part in life, to share her burdens, and not be useless machines. 1T 699.2"
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
The EGW passage directly applies the principle of training up a child, emphasizing the importance of instruction and responsibility from a young age, aligning with the proverb's guidance.
"The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame."
Both passages address the consequences of neglecting a child's upbringing. Proverbs 29:15 warns of the shame a spoiled child brings, while EGW describes the negative impact of injudicious affection and lack of instruction. The connection is valid.
"She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness."
Both passages highlight the importance of diligence and avoiding idleness within the household. Proverbs 31:27 praises a woman who actively manages her household, while EGW criticizes the neglect of household duties and the creation of a 'useless machine.'
"He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes."
Both passages address the importance of proper discipline and training in raising children. Proverbs 13:24 speaks of the necessity of chastisement, while EGW criticizes the 'injudicious affection' that leads to a spoiled child. The connection is valid.