"The custom of overreaching in trade, which exists in the world, is no example for Christians. They should not deviate from perfect integrity, even in small matters. To sell an article for more than it is worth, taking advantage of the ignorance of purchasers, is fraud. Unlawful gains, petty tricks of trade, exaggeration, competition, underselling a brother who is seeking to pursue an honest business—these things are corrupting the purity of the church, and are ruinous to her spirituality. 4T 494.1"
"A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight."
The EGW passage directly addresses dishonest business practices, which aligns with the principle of just weights and measures in Proverbs 11:1. The connection is clear and meaningful.
"The business world does not lie outside the limits of God's government. Christianity is not to be merely paraded on the Sabbath and displayed in the sanctuary; it is for every day in the week and for every place. Its claims must be recognized and obeyed in the workshop, at home, and in business transactions with brethren and with the world. With many, an absorbing worldliness eclipses the true sense of Christian obligation. The religion of Christ will have such an influence upon the heart that it will control the life. Men possessing the genuine article of true religion will in all their business transactions show as clear a perception of right as when offering their supplications at the throne of grace. The life, with all its capabilities, belongs to God, and should be used to promote His glory, instead of being perverted to the service of Satan in defrauding our fellow men. 4T 494.2"
"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
The EGW passage emphasizes that Christianity should permeate all aspects of life, including business, which directly reflects the principle in 1 Corinthians 10:31 to do everything to the glory of God.