"Now is the time to use means for God. Now is the time to be rich in good works, laying up in store for ourselves a good foundation against the time to come, that we may lay hold on eternal life. One soul saved in the kingdom of God is of more value than all earthly riches. We are answerable to God for the souls of those with whom we are brought in contact, and the closer our connections with our fellow men the greater our responsibility. We are one great brotherhood, and the welfare of our fellow men should be our great interest. We have not one moment to lose. If we have been careless in this matter, it is high time we were now in earnest to redeem the time, lest the blood of souls be found on our garments. As children of God, none of us are excused from taking a part in the great work of Christ in the salvation of our fellow men. 3T 209.1"
"Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life."
The EGW passage directly quotes and expands upon the idea of laying up a good foundation for the future to attain eternal life, as mentioned in 1 Timothy 6:19.
"For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?"
Both passages emphasize the importance of the soul over earthly riches. EGW's statement about the value of a saved soul echoes the sentiment in Matthew 16:26.
It will be a difficult work to overcome prejudice and to convince the unbelieving that our efforts to help them are disinterested. But this should not hinder our labor. There is no precept in the word of God that tells us to do good to those only who appreciate and respond to our efforts, and to benefit those only who will thank us for it. God has sent us to work in His vineyard. It is our business to do all we can. “In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that.” We have too little faith. We limit the Holy One of Israel. We should be grateful that God condescends to use any of us as His instruments. For every earnest prayer put up in faith for anything, answers will be returned. They may not come just as we have expected; but they will come, not perhaps as we have devised, but at the very time when we most need them. But, oh, how sinful is our unbelief! “If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in …
"In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good."
EGW directly quotes Ecclesiastes 11:6.
"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
Both passages encourage perseverance in doing good, even when it's difficult or unappreciated. EGW's statement about doing good regardless of appreciation aligns with the principle of not growing weary in well-doing.
"Young men who are engaged in this work should not trust too much to their own abilities. They are inexperienced and should seek to learn wisdom from those who have had long experience in the work and who have had opportunities to study character. 3T 209.3"
"The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise."
Both passages highlight the importance of seeking counsel and wisdom from experienced individuals, rather than relying solely on one's own judgment.