"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding."
The EGW passage directly states that "trust in God is what He requires," which is a clear and concise summary of the sentiment expressed in Proverbs 3:5.
"Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass."
Both passages emphasize the importance of trusting in God. While the wording differs, the core message is the same.
"You need not weary yourselves with busy anxieties and needless cares. Work on for the day, faithfully doing the work which God's providence assigns you, and He will have a care for you. Jesus will deepen and widen your blessings. You must make efforts if you have salvation at last. Come to these meetings prepared to work. Leave your home cares, and come to find Jesus, and He will be found of you. Come with your offerings as God has blessed you. Show your gratitude to your Creator, the Giver of all your benefits, by a freewill offering. Let none who are able to give come empty-handed. “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in Mine house, and prove Me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. 2T 601.2"
"Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."
Both passages encourage people not to be overly anxious about worldly cares and to focus on the present, trusting that God will provide. The EGW passage expands on this by connecting it to faithful work and offerings.
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Both passages offer an invitation to find rest and relief from burdens. Matthew 11:28 is a direct invitation from Jesus, while the EGW passage encourages people to leave their cares behind and come to meetings to find Jesus.
"The object of a camp meeting is to lead all to separate from business cares and burdens, and devote a few days exclusively to seeking the Lord. We should occupy the time in self-examination, close searching of heart, penitential confession of sins, and renewing our vows to the Most High. If any come to these meetings for less worthy objects, we hope the character of the meetings will be such as to bring their minds to the proper objects. 2T 601.3"
"Therefore also now, saith the Lord, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil."
Both passages emphasize repentance, turning to God, and a change of heart. The EGW passage specifically mentions self-examination, confession, and renewing vows, which aligns with the call to 'turn...with all your heart' in Joel.
"Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded."
The EGW passage encourages seeking the Lord and drawing near to Him during the camp meeting. This directly reflects the principle in James 4:8, 'Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.'