"It is with feelings of inexpressible sadness, and sometimes almost with despair, that I contemplate the condition of the young and see how difficult it is to encourage those to obtain an education to whom I know God has liberally entrusted capabilities. Without education they will be crippled and inefficient in any position. Yet in gaining this education they will be exposed to dangers and temptations. Satan will try to employ their cultivated abilities in his service. 5T 521.1"
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Both passages discuss the importance of training and educating the young. Proverbs focuses on the long-term benefits of proper upbringing, while the EGW passage highlights the challenges and dangers associated with education, but also its necessity.
it finds little obstruction in its way. It is fascinating, bewitching. The mind, which, with due regard for moral integrity, is capable of the highest degree of cultivation and literary excellence, is often degraded to administer to lust. Elevated morals and practical godliness have no charms for these deluded souls; and it is almost impossible to bring to bear upon them any influence, either by precept or example, that shall counteract the efforts of Satan to corrupt and ruin their souls. Unless these young men and women are willing to learn, willing to be counseled by those of experience, they will surely be led astray by the wiles of Satan. And unless those who teach them are steadily growing in grace and in a knowledge of the truth, and in real spiritual discernment, they will be in danger, by their example and by advancing erroneous ideas, of unconsciously aiding the enemy in his work, leading souls to regard that as best for them which will bring the least good and be of the leas…
"For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,"
Both passages describe individuals being led astray by temptation and lust. The EGW passage speaks of the mind being degraded to administer to lust, while 2 Timothy describes those who lead captive silly women laden with sins and led away with divers lusts.
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:"
Both passages warn about the influence of Satan. The EGW passage speaks of Satan's efforts to corrupt and ruin souls, while 1 Peter describes the devil as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour.
"The plans devised and carried out for the education of our youth are none too broad. They should not have a one-sided education, but all their powers should receive equal attention. Moral philosophy, the study of the Scriptures, and physical training should be combined with the studies usually pursued in schools. Every power —physical, mental, and moral—needs to be trained, disciplined, and developed, that it may render its highest service; for unless all are equally developed, one faculty cannot do its work thoroughly without overtaxing some part of the human machinery. 5T 521.3"
"And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man."
Both passages emphasize the importance of balanced development. The EGW passage advocates for equal attention to physical, mental, and moral powers, while Luke describes Jesus increasing in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man, representing a holistic development.