"The case of Lot should be a warning to all those who wish to live godly lives, to separate themselves from all influences calculated to lead them away from God. Lot remained so long among the wicked that he was only able to save himself and two daughters, and even they were corrupted in morals by their sojourn in Sodom. 4T 112.1 God means what He says, and He will not be trifled with. Oh! how many shortsighted, sinful mortals plead with God to induce Him to come to their terms, while if they would only yield themselves unreservedly into His hands He would compass their salvation and give them precious victories. 4T 112.2"
"Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners."
The EGW passage warns against the corrupting influence of evil, which directly reflects the principle in 1 Corinthians 15:33 about evil communications corrupting good manners.
"Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,"
The EGW passage emphasizes the need to separate from influences that lead away from God, which aligns with the principle in 2 Corinthians 6:17 to come out from among them and be separate.
"Sister K, you are in danger of making decisions that will be very injurious to you. God has a work for you to do which none can do for you, and without doing this your soul cannot be saved. God loves you and is unwilling that you should perish in the general ruin. He invites you to leave those things which hinder your spiritual advancement, and to find in Him that strength and consolation which you need. You have cares and burdens to bear in your family that often worry you; but if you do only those things necessary to your temporal comfort and happiness, you will find time to read your Bible with prayerful interest and to perfect a Christian character. 4T 112.3"
"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 address the importance of prioritizing one's soul over worldly concerns. EGW's statement about 'perishing in the general ruin' and finding strength in God echoes the sentiment of Matthew 16:26, which questions the profit of gaining the world but losing one's soul.
"Brother K, you have had many discouragements; but you must be earnest, firm, and decided to do your duty in your family, and take them with you if possible. You should spare no effort to prevail upon them to accompany you on your heavenward journey. But if the mother and the children do not choose to accompany you, but rather seek to draw you away from your duties and religious privileges, you must go forward even if you go alone. You must live in the fear of God. You must improve your opportunities of attending the meetings and gaining all the spiritual strength you can, for you will need it in the days to come. Lot's property was all consumed. If you should meet with loss you should not be discouraged; and if you can save only a part of your family, it is much better than to lose all. 4T 112.4"
"And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
Both passages deal with the theme of choosing to serve God even if it means standing alone or facing familial opposition. Joshua 24:15 presents a clear choice, while EGW's passage advises Brother K to continue his 'heavenward journey' even if his family doesn't join him, drawing a parallel to Lot's experience.