over. Those who dare to do this have climbed upon the judgment seat and made themselves judges, while they have neglected the garden of their own hearts and have allowed poisonous weeds to obtain a rank growth. 5T 278.3 We individually have a case pending in the court of heaven. Character is being weighed in the balances of the sanctuary, and it should be the earnest desire of all to walk humbly and carefully, lest, neglecting to let their light shine forth to the world, they fail of the grace of God and lose everything that is valuable. All dissension, all differences and faultfinding, should be put away, with all evil speaking and bitterness; kindness, love, and compassion for one another should be cherished, that the prayer of Christ that His disciples might be one as He is one with the Father may be answered. The harmony and unity of the church are the credentials that they present to the world that Jesus is the Son of God. Genuine conversion will ever lead to genuine love for Jesu…
"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 speaks of letting one's light shine, which is the central theme of Matthew 5:16. The connection is direct and purposeful.
"Judge not, that ye be not judged."
The EGW passage directly addresses the principle of not judging others, which is the core message of Matthew 7:1.
"Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:"
Similar to Matthew 7:1, the EGW passage echoes the principle of not judging others, aligning with the core message of Luke 6:37.
"Everyone who does what he can for God, who is true and earnest to do good to those around him, will receive the blessing of God upon his efforts. A man may render effective service for God although he is not the head or the heart of the body of Christ. The service represented in the word of God by that of the hand or the foot, though lowly, is nevertheless important. It is not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is done, the motive underlying the action, that determines its worth. There is work to be done for our neighbors and for those with whom we associate. We have no liberty to cease our patient, prayerful labors for souls as long as any are out of the ark of safety. There is no release in this war. We are soldiers of Christ, and are under obligation to watch lest the enemy gain the advantage and secure to his service souls that we might win to Christ. 5T 279.2"
"And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."
EGW's statement about doing good to those around us and the importance of love and motive aligns with the principle in Matthew 25:40, where serving the least of Jesus's brethren is equated to serving Him.
"Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular."
EGW uses the body of Christ analogy, referencing members like hands and feet, which directly echoes the concept in 1 Corinthians 12:27.