"You are rising in true dignity and moral worth as you practice virtue and cherish uprightness in heart and life. Let not your character be affected by a taint of the leprosy of selfishness. A noble soul, united with a cultivated intellect, will make you men whom God will use in positions of sacred trust. 4T 562.1"
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
Both passages emphasize the importance of virtue, uprightness, and moral character. EGW speaks of practicing virtue and cherishing uprightness, while Philippians 4:8 lists several virtues to focus on.
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
Both passages emphasize the importance of good works and moral character as a reflection of faith. The EGW passage speaks of virtue and uprightness, while Matthew 5:16 speaks of good works that glorify God. The connection is thematic rather than a direct allusion, but it is a meaningful parallel.
"in His providence may call them, surrounded by any deleterious influence, and yet not be swayed from the path of right. 4T 562.2"
"Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."
Both passages address the importance of remaining steadfast in righteousness despite negative influences. While EGW doesn't directly quote Psalm 1:1, the concept of not being swayed from the right path despite "deleterious influence" echoes the sentiment of avoiding the counsel of the ungodly.
"Many fail where they should be successful, because they do not realize how great is the influence of their words and actions. They are affected by circumstances, and seem to think that their lives are their own, and that they may pursue whatever course seems most agreeable to themselves, irrespective of others. Such persons will be found self-sufficient and unreliable. They do not prayerfully consider their position and their responsibilities, and fail to realize that only by a faithful discharge of the duties of the present life can they hope to win the future, immortal life. 4T 562.3"
"For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself."
EGW's statement that some "seem to think that their lives are their own...irrespective of others" directly contradicts the principle stated in Romans 14:7 that "none of us liveth to himself." EGW is expanding on the implications of this principle.
"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."
EGW's statement that a "faithful discharge of the duties of the present life" is necessary to "win the future, immortal life" aligns with the principle of sowing and reaping in Galatians 6:7. The idea is that our actions in this life have consequences for our eternal future.
"If these persons would make the word of God their study and their guide, they would see that no man “liveth to himself.” They would learn from the Inspired Record that God has placed a high value upon the human family. The works of His creation upon each successive day were called good; but man, formed in the image of his Creator, was pronounced “very good.” No other creature that God has made has called forth such exhibitions of His love. And when all was lost by sin, God gave His dear Son to redeem the fallen race. It was His will that they should not perish in their sins, but live to use their powers in blessing the world and honoring their Creator. Professed Christians who do not live to benefit others, follow their own perverse will rather than the will of God, and they will be called to account by the Master for their abuse of the blessings which He has given them. 4T 562.4"
"For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself."
EGW directly quotes the verse, making it an explicit allusion.