"***** Chapter 50—Appeal to Ministers October 2, 1868, I was shown the great and solemn work before us of warning the world of the coming judgment. Our example, if in accordance with the truth we profess, will save a few, and condemn the many, leaving them without excuse in the day when the cases of all will be decided. The righteous are to be prepared for everlasting life, and sinners, who will not become acquainted with the will and ways of God, are appointed to destruction. 2T 334"
"And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:"
Both passages discuss a coming judgment where people will be separated based on their actions. Matthew 25:32 uses the imagery of a shepherd separating sheep from goats, while EGW speaks of the righteous being prepared for everlasting life and sinners being appointed to destruction. The core theme of judgment and separation is present in both.
"confidence in all who know her. These children are as near to me as my own. I shall not lose sight of them, nor cease my care for them. I love them sincerely, tenderly, affectionately. 2T 334.1"
"But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
Both passages express a love and concern for children. EGW's passage speaks of her personal affection for children, while Matthew 19:14 records Jesus's welcoming of children and stating that the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as them. The connection is thematic, revolving around the importance and value of children.
"Not all who preach the truth to others are sanctified by it. Some have but faint views of the sacred character of the work. They fail to trust in God and to have all their works wrought in Him. Their inmost souls have not been converted. They have not in their daily life experienced the mystery of godliness. They are handling immortal truths, weighty as eternity, but are not careful and earnest to have these truths inwrought in their souls, made a part of themselves, so that they shall influence them in all they do. They are not so wedded to the principles which these truths inculcate that it is impossible to separate any part of the truth from them. 2T 334.3"
"Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven."
Both passages address the idea that simply professing faith is not enough; genuine faith must be accompanied by corresponding actions and a transformed life. Matthew 7:21 states that only those who do the will of the Father will enter the kingdom of heaven, while EGW emphasizes the importance of having truth 'inwrought' in one's soul and influencing their actions.