"***** Chapter 59—The Influence of Associates In our institutions, where many are laboring together, the influence of association is very great. It is natural to seek companionship. Everyone will find companions or make them. And just in proportion to the strength of the friendship, will be the amount of influence which friends will exert over one another for good or for evil. All will have associates, and will influence and be influenced in their turn. 4T 587"
"He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed."
The EGW passage directly reflects the principle in Proverbs 13:20, emphasizing the influence of associates on one another, whether for good or evil. The passage explicitly discusses the impact of companionship within institutions.
"Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners."
The EGW passage is a clear application of the principle found in 1 Corinthians 15:33. It highlights the corrupting influence of negative associations, emphasizing how individuals influence each other for good or evil.