"***** Chapter 70—Daily Study of the Bible N ecessary Those who are called of God to labor in word and doctrine should ever be learners. They should constantly seek to improve, that they may be ensamples to the flock of God and do good to all with whom they are brought in contact. Those who do not feel the importance of advancement and self-improvement will not grow in grace and in the knowledge of Christ. 5T 573"
"Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee."
The EGW passage emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and self-improvement for those in ministry, mirroring the instruction in 1 Timothy 4:16 to pay attention to oneself and doctrine for the sake of personal and others' salvation.
All heaven is interested in the work going on in this world, which is to prepare men and women for the future, immortal life. It is God's plan that human agencies shall have the high honor of acting as co-workers with Jesus Christ in the salvation of souls. The word of God plainly reveals that it is the privilege of the instrument in this great work to realize that there is One at his right hand ready to aid him in every sincere endeavor to reach the highest moral and spiritual excellence in the Master's work. This will be the case with all who feel their need of help. They should look upon the work of God as sacred and holy, and should bring to Him, every day, offerings of joy and gratitude, in return for the power of His grace, by which they are enabled to make advancement in the divine life. The worker should ever take humble views of himself, considering his many lost opportunities for want of diligence and appreciation of the work. He should not become discouraged, but should cont…
"For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building."
Both passages highlight the concept of humans working together with God in His work. The EGW passage speaks of co-workers with Jesus Christ in salvation, while 1 Corinthians 3:9 states that believers are laborers together with God. The theme of partnership in God's work is evident in both.
"Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?"
Both passages discuss the involvement of heavenly beings in the salvation of humans. Hebrews 1:14 speaks of ministering spirits sent to aid those who will inherit salvation, while the EGW passage describes all of heaven being interested in preparing people for immortal life and humans acting as co-workers with Christ. The EGW passage amplifies the idea of divine assistance in salvation, aligning with the theme of Hebrews 1:14.