"We should ever bear in mind that we are not only learners but teachers in this world, fitting ourselves and others for a higher sphere of action in the future life. The measure of man's usefulness is in knowing the will of God and doing it. It is within our power to so improve in mind and manners that God will not be ashamed to own us. There must be a high standard at the sanitarium. If there are men of culture, of intellectual and moral power, to be found in our ranks, they must be called to the front, to fill places in our institutions. 4T 549.1"
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
Both passages encourage individuals to live in a way that reflects well on God. Matthew 5:16 calls for good works to glorify God, while the EGW passage emphasizes improving oneself to be worthy of God's recognition and to serve as a positive example.
"The physicians should not be deficient in any respect. A wide field of usefulness is open before them, and if they do not become skillful in their profession they have only themselves to blame. They must be diligent students; and, by close application and faithful attention to details, they should become care-takers. It should be necessary for no one to follow them to see that their work is done without mistakes. 4T 549.2"
"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
The EGW passage encourages diligence and skill in one's profession, mirroring the Bible verse's call to study and be a workman approved by God. The principle of diligent work and avoiding shame is present in both.
"Those who occupy responsible positions should so educate and discipline themselves that all within the sphere of their influence may see what man can be, and what he can do, when connected with the God of wisdom and power. And why should not a man thus privileged become intellectually strong? Again and again have worldlings sneeringly asserted that those who believe present truth are weak-minded, deficient in education, without position or influence. This we know to be untrue, but is there not some reason for these assertions? Many have considered it a mark of humility to be ignorant and uncultivated. Such persons are deceived as to what constitutes true humility and Christian meekness. 4T 549.3"
"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 address the importance of believers being examples and not giving cause for others to despise them. While the specific contexts differ (youth vs. perceived intellectual weakness), the underlying theme of representing one's faith well is present.