"Elder Fuller has been warned. The warnings given to others condemned him. The sins reproved in others reproved him and gave him sufficient light to see how God regarded crimes of such a character as he was committing, yet he would not turn from his evil course. He continued to pursue his fearful, impious work, corrupting the bodies and souls of his flock. Satan had strengthened the lustful passions which this man did not subdue, and engaged them in his cause to lead souls to death. 2T 454.1"
"But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed."
The EGW passage describes Elder Fuller being tempted and drawn away by his own lusts, which aligns with the principle outlined in James 1:14. The passage illustrates the practical application of the verse.
"God will be aroused against all those whose lustful passions have been concealed under a ministerial cloak. While professing to be a shepherd of the flock, he was leading the flock to certain ruin. These dreadful results are the fruits of the carnal mind, which “is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.” 2T 454.2"
"Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be."
The EGW passage directly quotes Romans 8:7, making it an explicit allusion.
"I was referred to this scripture: “Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.” Professed Christians, if no further light is given you than that contained in this text, you will be without excuse if you suffer yourselves to be controlled by base passions. 2T 454.3"
"Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God."
The EGW passage directly quotes Romans 6:12-13, making it an explicit allusion.
"The word of God is sufficient to enlighten the most beclouded mind and may be understood by those who have any desire to understand it. But notwithstanding all this, some who profess to make the word of God their study are found living in direct opposition to its plainest teachings. Then, to leave men and women without excuse, God gives plain and pointed testimonies, bringing them back to the word that they have neglected to follow. Yet those who serve their own lusts turn from all this light. They will not cease their course of sin, but continue to take pleasure in unrighteousness in the face of the threatenings and vengeance of God against those who do such things. 2T 454.4"
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works."
The EGW passage discusses the sufficiency of scripture and its role in enlightening and correcting individuals, which aligns with the principle outlined in 2 Timothy 3:16-17. The EGW passage expands on the idea that scripture is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness, and that it can equip individuals for good works.