"The Teacher's Work Teachers are to be laborers together with God in promoting and carrying forward the work which Christ by His own example has taught them to do. They are to be indeed the light of the world, because they manifest those gracious attributes revealed in the character and work of Christ, attributes which will enrich and beautify their own lives as Christ's disciples. 6T 156"
"For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building."
The EGW quote directly uses the phrase 'laborers together with God,' which is a clear allusion to 1 Corinthians 3:9. The context of teachers working with God also aligns with the verse's broader theme of collaborative ministry.
"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid."
The EGW quote directly uses the phrase 'light of the world' and connects it to manifesting Christ's attributes, which aligns with the meaning of Matthew 5:14.
"To the question Christ put to the twelve, “Will ye also go away?” Peter answered: “Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life. And we believe and are sure that Thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.” John 6:67-69 . When teachers bring these words into the work of their classrooms, the Holy Spirit will be present to do its work upon minds and hearts. 6T 156.1"
"Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life."
EGW directly quotes John 6:68.
"And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God."
EGW directly quotes John 6:69.
"Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God."
Ellen White directly references John 6:67-69 in this passage.
"What a solemn, sacred, important work is the endeavor to represent Christ's character and His Spirit to our world! This is the privilege of every principal and of every teacher connected with him in the work of educating, training, and disciplining the minds of youth. All need to be under the inspiring, assuring conviction that they are indeed wearing the yoke of Christ and carrying His burden. 6T 156.3"
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."
The EGW quote uses the phrase 'wearing the yoke of Christ' which is a clear allusion to Matthew 11:29. The context of learning from Christ and finding rest also aligns with the verse's broader theme.