"We do not, as followers of Christ, realize our true position. We do not have correct views of our responsibilities as hired servants of Christ. He has advanced us the wages in His suffering life and spilled blood, to bind us in willing servitude to Himself. All the good things we have are a loan from our Saviour. He has made us stewards. Our smallest offerings, our humblest services, presented in faith and love, may be consecrated gifts to win souls to the service of the Master and to promote His glory. The interest and prosperity of Christ's kingdom should be paramount to every other consideration. Those who make their pleasure and selfish interest the chief objects of their lives are not faithful stewards. 3T 397.1"
"Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful."
Both passages discuss the concept of stewardship and faithfulness. EGW elaborates on the responsibilities of stewards, aligning with the principle in 1 Corinthians 4:2.
"So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do."
Both passages touch on the idea of being servants and fulfilling one's duty. While not a direct quote, the underlying theme of servitude and humility connects the two passages.
Those who deny self to do others good, and who devote themselves and all they have to Christ's service, will realize the happiness which the selfish man seeks for in vain. Said our Saviour: “Whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be My disciple.” Charity “seeketh not her own.” This is the fruit of that disinterested love and benevolence which characterized the life of Christ. The law of God in our hearts will bring our own interests in subordination to high and eternal considerations. We are enjoined by Christ to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. This is our first and highest duty. Our Master expressly warned His servants not to lay up treasures upon the earth; for in so doing their hearts would be upon earthly rather than heavenly things. Here is where many poor souls have made shipwreck of faith. They have gone directly contrary to the express injunction of our Lord, and have allowed the love of money to become the ruling passion of t…
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
EGW directly quotes and expands upon Matthew 6:33.
"Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."
Both passages emphasize considering the needs of others over one's own.