"His relatives and friends might have been brought into the truth had he been what God would have him to be. But his set ways have made him disagreeable. He has used the truth as a subject to quarrel over. In spite of his father's opposition he has talked Bible subjects in his father's family, and has used the most objectionable subjects to quarrel over, instead of seeking in all humbleness of mind, and with an undying love for souls, to win to the truth and bring to the light. 2T 388.1"
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
The EGW passage discusses how someone's actions and attitude can either attract or repel others from the truth, which parallels the idea of letting one's light shine through good works to glorify God, as mentioned in Matthew 5:16.
"When he has pursued a wrong course, evidently unbecoming a disciple of the meek and lowly Jesus, and has known that his words and acts were not in accordance with the sanctifying influence of truth, he has mulishly stood in his own defense, until his honesty has been questioned. He has made the most precious truth for these last days disgusting to his friends and relatives; he has proved a stumbling block to them. His evasions, his bigotry, and the extreme views he has taken have turned more souls away from the truth than his best endeavors have brought into it. 2T 388.2"
"But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea."
The EGW passage describes how someone's behavior can cause others to stumble and turn away from the truth. This aligns with the warning in Matthew 18:6 about causing 'little ones' to stumble, although the severity of the consequences differs.
"But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak."
The EGW passage directly addresses the idea of being a stumbling block to others through one's actions and attitudes, which is the central theme of 1 Corinthians 8:9.
"His combativeness, firmness, and self-esteem are large. He cannot bless any church with his influence until he is converted. He can see the faults of others, and will question the course of this one and that one if they do not fully endorse what he may present; but if anyone receives what he advocates, he cannot and will not see their faults and errors. This is not right. He may be correct upon many points, but he has not the mind which dwelt in Christ. When he can see himself as he is, and will correct the defects in his character, then he will be in a position to let his light so shine before men, that they, by seeing his good works, may be led to glorify our Father who is in heaven. His light has shone in such a manner that men have pronounced it darkness and turned from it in disgust. Self must die, and he must possess a teachable spirit, or he will be left to follow his own ways and be filled with his own doings. 2T 388.3"
"Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:"
The EGW passage explicitly mentions the need to have 'the mind which dwelt in Christ' and emphasizes the importance of humility and teachability, directly echoing the sentiment of Philippians 2:5.
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
EGW directly quotes and expands upon the meaning of Matthew 5:16, applying it to a specific individual's need for personal transformation.