"The seeds of truth that are being sown by missionary efforts will then spring up and blossom and bear fruit. Souls will receive the truth who will endure tribulation and praise God that they may suffer for Jesus. “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” When the overflowing scourge shall pass through the earth, when the fan is purging Jehovah's floor, God will be the help of His people. The trophies of Satan may be exalted on high, but the faith of the pure and holy will not be daunted. 5T 82.1 Elijah took Elisha from the plow and threw upon him his mantle of consecration. The call to this great and solemn work was presented to men of learning and position; had these been little in their own eyes and trusted fully in the Lord, He would have honored them with bearing His standard in triumph to the victory. But they separated from God, yielded to the influence of the world, and the Lord rejected them. 5T 82.2"
"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."
EGW directly quotes John 16:33.
"Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire."
EGW directly quotes the phrase "fan is purging Jehovah's floor" from Matthew 3:12, indicating a clear and intentional allusion.
"And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name."
Both passages address the theme of rejoicing in suffering for Christ's sake. While EGW doesn't directly quote Acts 5:41, the sentiment expressed aligns closely with the verse's message.
"Many have exalted science and lost sight of the God of science. This was not the case with the church in the purest times. 5T 82.3"
"Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord."
EGW's statement about not losing sight of God when exalting science aligns with the principle in Jeremiah 9:23-24, which emphasizes that true glory comes from knowing and understanding God rather than relying on worldly wisdom or might.
"Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?"
Both passages address the idea that worldly wisdom or science can be a distraction from God. EGW's statement about exalting science and losing sight of God echoes the sentiment in 1 Corinthians 1:20, which questions the value of worldly wisdom.
"God will work a work in our day that but few anticipate. He will raise up and exalt among us those who are taught rather by the unction of His Spirit than by the outward training of scientific institutions. These facilities are not to be despised or condemned; they are ordained of God, but they can furnish only the exterior qualifications. God will manifest that He is not dependent on learned, self-important mortals. 5T 82.4"
"That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God."
Both passages contrast reliance on human wisdom/training with the power and guidance of God's Spirit. EGW's emphasis on the 'unction of His Spirit' aligns with the idea in 1 Corinthians 2:5 that faith should rest on God's power, not human wisdom.
"At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes."
Both passages contrast worldly wisdom with spiritual understanding, suggesting God favors those humble in spirit.
"There are few really consecrated men among us, few who have fought and conquered in the battle with self. Real conversion is a decided change of feelings and motives; it is a virtual taking leave of worldly connections, a hastening from their spiritual atmosphere, a withdrawing from the controlling power of their thoughts, opinions, and influences. The separation causes pain and bitterness to both parties. It is the variance which Christ declares that He came to bring. But the converted will feel a continual longing desire that their friends shall forsake all for Christ, knowing that, unless they do, there will be a final and eternal separation. The true Christian cannot, while with unbelieving friends, be light and trifling. The value of the souls for whom Christ died is too great. 5T 82.5"
"Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household."
Both passages discuss the divisive nature of following Christ, causing separation and conflict even within families.
"And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts."
Both passages emphasize the necessity of self-denial and crucifying the flesh in order to be a true follower of Christ.