"In this degenerate age many will be found who are so blinded to the sinfulness of sin that they choose a licentious life because it suits the natural and perverse inclination of the heart. Instead of facing the mirror, the law of God, and bringing their hearts and characters up to God's standard, they allow Satan's agents to erect his standard in their hearts. Corrupt men think it easier to misinterpret the Scriptures to sustain them in their iniquity than to yield up their corruption and sin and be pure in heart and life. 5T 141.1"
"Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen."
Both passages address the issue of people distorting truth to justify their sinful desires. The EGW passage speaks of those who misinterpret Scripture to sustain their iniquity, while Romans 1:25 describes those who 'changed the truth of God into a lie.' Both highlight the human tendency to prioritize personal desires over divine truth.
"There are more men of this stamp than many have imagined, and they will multiply as we draw near the end of time. Unless they are rooted and grounded in the truth of the Bible, and have a living connection with God, many will be infatuated and deceived. Dangers unseen beset our path. Our only safety is in constant watchfulness and prayer. The nearer we live to Jesus, the more will we partake of His pure and holy character; and the more offensive sin appears to us, the more exalted and desirable will appear the purity and brightness of Christ. 5T 141.2"
"And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold."
Both passages discuss a decline in love/faithfulness as a sign of the end times. EGW's passage expands on the dangers of this decline and the need for watchfulness.
"That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;"
Both passages warn against being easily swayed by false teachings and deception. EGW's passage speaks of being 'infatuated and deceived' if not rooted in truth, while Ephesians warns against being 'tossed to and fro' by false doctrines.
"In order to cover his corrupt life and make his sins appear harmless, this man will bring up instances recorded in the Bible where good men have fallen under temptation. Paul met with just such men in his day, and the church has been cursed with them in all ages. At Miletus Paul called the elders of the church together and warned them in regard to what they would meet: “Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which He hath purchased with His own blood. For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn everyone night and day with tears.” 5T 141.3"
"Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood."
EGW directly quotes Acts 20:28 and references the broader context of Paul's address to the Ephesian elders.
"But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction."
Both passages warn against false teachers and their destructive influence within the church. EGW speaks of men who 'cover their corrupt life' and Peter speaks of 'false teachers' who 'privily shall bring in damnable heresies'.