But while the truth of God is carried by young and inexperienced men whose hearts are scarcely touched by the grace of God, the cause will languish. Brethren F and G are more ready to argue than to pray; they are more ready to contend than to persuade, endeavoring to impress the people with the solemn character of the work for this time. Men who dare to assume the responsibility of receiving the word from the mouth of God and giving it to the people, make themselves accountable for the truth they present and the influence they exert. If they are truly men of God, their hope is not in themselves, but in what He will do for them and through them. They do not go forth self-inflated, calling the attention of the people to their smartness and aptness; they feel their responsibility and work with spiritual energy, treading in the path of self-denial which the Master trod. Self- sacrifice is seen at every step, and they mourn because of their inability to do more in the cause of God. Their pa…
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."
Both passages discuss the importance of young people being examples in their faith. EGW expands on the qualities needed for effective ministry, while Timothy 4:12 encourages Timothy to be a positive example despite his youth. The connection is thematic, focusing on the conduct of young believers, but not a direct quote or explicit allusion.