"of hesitation and delay which has marked your character and which has greatly retarded the work of God. This defect, unless overcome, will prove, in instances of great crises, disastrous to the cause and fatal to your own soul. Punctuality and decisive action at the right time must be acquired, for you have not these qualities. In the warfare and battles of nations there is often more gained by good management in prompt action than in earnest, dead encounter with the enemy. 3T 499.1"
"And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God."
While not a direct quote, the EGW passage echoes the sentiment of Luke 9:62 regarding the importance of commitment and avoiding hesitation in serving God. The emphasis on decisive action and the negative consequences of delay align with the warning against 'looking back' after committing to the 'plough'.