"Jesus loves you both and will save you if you will be saved in His own appointed way. You may have experimental religion if you really hunger and thirst for it. Go to God in faith and humility, and ask, and you will receive; but remember that the disciple is not above his Master nor the servant greater than his Lord. You need to cherish that humility and humbleness of mind which dwelt in Christ. 2T 431.1"
"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:"
The EGW passage directly echoes the sentiment of Matthew 7:7, encouraging readers to 'Go to God in faith and humility, and ask, and you will receive.' This is a clear reference to the promise of answered prayer.
"The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord."
The EGW passage directly quotes and applies the principle from Matthew 10:24: 'remember that the disciple is not above his Master nor the servant greater than his Lord.' This is a clear and intentional reference.
"As I was shown the duties resting upon God's people in regard to the poor, especially the widows and orphans, I was shown that my husband and I were in danger of taking upon us burdens which God has not laid upon us, and thereby lessening our courage and strength by increasing our cares and anxiety. I saw that my husband went farther in your case than it was his duty to go. His interest in you led him to take a burden which carried him beyond his duty, and which has been no benefit to you, but has encouraged in you a disposition to depend upon your brethren. You look to them to help and favor you, while you do not labor as hard as they, nor economize at all times as they feel it their duty to do. 2T 431.3"
"Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."
Both passages discuss the concept of bearing burdens, although the EGW passage focuses on the limits of that responsibility and the dangers of enabling dependence, while the Bible verse encourages mutual support. The connection is thematic, not a direct quote or explicit allusion.
"I was shown that you, my brother and sister, have much to learn. You have not lived within your means. You have not learned to economize. If you earn high wages, you do not know how to make it go as far as possible. You consult taste or appetite instead of prudence. At times you expend money for a quality of food in which your brethren cannot afford to indulge. Dollars slip from your pocket very easily. 2T 431.4"
"There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up."
Both passages address the principle of wise spending versus foolishly squandering resources. The EGW passage provides a specific example of this principle in action, while Proverbs 21:20 states the principle directly.