If we would reach high attainments in moral and spiritual excellence we must live for it. We are under personal obligation to society to do this, in order continually to exert an influence in favor of God's law. We should let our light so shine that all may see that the sacred gospel is having an influence upon our hearts and lives, that we walk in obedience to its commandments and violate none of its principles. We are in a great degree accountable to the world for the souls of those around us. Our words and deeds are constantly telling for or against Christ and that law which He came to earth to vindicate. Let the world see that we are not selfishly narrowed up to our own exclusive interests and religious joys, but that we are liberal and desire them to share our blessings and privileges through the sanctification of the truth. Let them see that the religion which we profess does not close up nor freeze over the avenues to the soul, making us unsympathizing and exacting. Let all who …
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
EGW directly uses the phrase "let our light so shine" which is a clear reference to Matthew 5:16. The surrounding context in EGW further develops the idea of influencing others through good works and obedience to God's law, consistent with the meaning of the verse in Matthew.