"Those who cannot wisely manage their own child or children are not qualified to act wisely in church matters or to deal with wiry minds subject to Satan's special temptations. If they can cheerfully and lovingly perform the part required of them as parents, then they can better understand how to bear burdens in the church. Dear sister, I advise you to make a good wife to your husband and a good home for him. Rely upon your own resources, and lean less heavily upon him. Arouse yourself to do the very work which the Lord would have you do. You are inclined to be anxious to do some great work, to fill some large mission, and neglect the small duties right in your path, which are just as necessary to be accomplished as the larger. You walk over these and aspire to a larger work. Let your ambition be aroused to be useful, to be a workman in the world instead of a spectator. 2T 568.1"
"Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."
Both passages discuss bearing burdens. EGW applies this principle to family life and church matters, suggesting that those who can manage their family responsibilities are better equipped to bear burdens in the church, echoing the sentiment of Galatians 6:2.
"But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel."
Both passages address familial responsibilities. 1 Timothy 5:8 focuses on financial provision, while the EGW passage addresses a wife's role in supporting her husband and managing the household. The connection is thematic rather than a direct principle, as the EGW passage broadens the scope of responsibility beyond just financial support.
My dear sister, I speak plainly; for I dare not do otherwise. I plead with you to take up life's burdens instead of shunning them. Help your husband by helping yourself. The ideas which you both hold of the dignity to be maintained by the minister are not in accordance with the example of our Lord. The minister of Christ should possess sobriety, meekness, love, long-suffering, forbearance, pity, and courtesy. He should be circumspect, elevated in thought and conversation, and of blameless deportment. This is gospel dignity. But if a minister comes to a family where he can wait on himself, he should do so by all means; and he should by his example encourage industry by engaging in physical labor when he has not a multiplicity of other duties and burdens. He will not detract from his dignity, and will better relate himself to health and life, by engaging in useful labor. The circulation of the blood will be better equalized. Physical labor, a diversion from mental, will draw the blood fr…
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."
Both passages emphasize meekness and humility, particularly in the context of ministry. Matthew 11:29 is a direct call to learn from Christ's meekness, while the EGW passage applies this principle to the conduct of ministers, advocating for humility and service rather than demanding special treatment. The connection is thematic, as the EGW passage expands on the implications of Christ's example.
"Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble."
Both passages touch on the idea of humility and submission. 1 Peter 5:5 encourages younger individuals to submit to elders and all to be subject to one another in humility. The EGW passage, while addressing a specific situation, also promotes a spirit of humility and service, particularly for ministers. The connection is thematic, as both passages highlight the importance of humility in interpersonal relationships.