"Many are incapacitated for labor both mentally and physically by overeating and the gratification of the lustful passions. The animal propensities are strengthened, while the moral and spiritual nature is enfeebled. When we shall stand around the great white throne, what a record will the lives of many then present. Then will they see what they might have done had they not debased their God-given powers. Then will they realize what height of intellectual greatness they might have attained had they given to God all the physical and mental strength He had entrusted to them. In their agony of remorse they will long to have their lives to live over again. 5T 135.1"
"What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s."
The EGW passage directly echoes the principle of glorifying God in one's body and spirit, emphasizing the consequences of neglecting this duty through overeating and lustful passions. It expands on the idea that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and should be used to honor God.
"I call upon those who profess to be light bearers—ensamples to the flock—to depart from all iniquity. Use well the little remnant of time now left you. Have you that strong hold of God, that consecration to His service, that your religion will not fail you in the face of direst persecution? The deep love of God alone will sustain the soul amid the trials which are just upon us. 5T 135.2"
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
The EGW passage directly alludes to the concept of being 'light bearers,' which is a clear reference to Matthew 5:16. Both passages encourage believers to live in a way that reflects their faith and brings glory to God.
"Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation."
Both passages emphasize the importance of living a life that reflects one's faith, especially in the face of opposition or persecution. The EGW passage speaks of being 'ensamples to the flock' and having a religion that will not fail, while 1 Peter 2:12 encourages honest conversation and good works so that others may glorify God.