God is at work, and we are not doing one half that must be done to prepare a people to stand in the day when the Son of man shall be revealed. Woe be to the man that shall in the least degree seek to hinder the work which God is doing. We must labor for others; we must try to weaken the hold of our brethren upon their earthly treasures; for many will sell their birthright to eternal life for worldly advantages. How much better to encourage them to lay up their treasure in heaven than complainingly to drop the words: “It is money, money, that these men are continually calling for; and they are getting rich by it.” How sweet are words like these to the world-loving professor! How they strengthen his courage to withhold from God the proportion which belongs to Him and which should be returned to Him in tithes and offerings! The curse of the Lord will rest upon those who fail to render to Him His own. Let us work in harmony with God. His servants have a message to bear to money lovers; why…
"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:"
EGW directly contrasts laying up earthly treasures with laying up treasures in heaven, echoing the sentiment and concept of Matthew 6:19-20. The connection is clear and relevant.
"Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh."
Both passages discuss preparing for the coming of the Son of Man. EGW's passage focuses on the hindrance caused by love of money, while Matthew 24:44 emphasizes readiness. The connection is thematic, focusing on preparation for Christ's return.