But while the health work has its place in the promulgation of the third angel's message, its advocates must not in any way strive to make it take the place of the message. The health books should occupy their proper position, but the circulation of these books is only one of many lines in the great work to be done. The glowing impressions sometimes given to the canvasser in regard to the health books must not result in excluding from the field other important books that should come before the people. Those who have charge of the canvassing work should be men who can discern the relation of each part of the work to the great whole. Let them give due attention to the circulation of the health books, but not make this line so prominent as to draw men away from other lines of vital interest, thus excluding the books that bear the special message of truth to the world. 6T 327.3 Just as much education is necessary for the handling of the religious books as for the handling of those treating…
"For the body is not one member, but many."
Both passages use the analogy of a body with many members to illustrate that different parts have their own importance and place. EGW applies this to the different aspects of the third angel's message, while Paul applies it to the different members of the church.
"The one class of books will always make a place for the other. Both are essential, and both should occupy the field at the same time. Each is the complement of the other and can in nowise take its place. Both treat on subjects of highest value, and both must act their part in the preparation of the people of God for these last days. Both should stand as present truth to enlighten, to arouse, to convince. Both should blend in the work of sanctifying and purifying the churches that are looking and waiting for the coming of the Son of God in power and great glory. 6T 328.2"
"And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you."
Both passages emphasize the interdependence of different parts and the need for each part. EGW applies this to health books and religious books, while Paul applies it to different members of the body.
"Let each publisher and general agent work enthusiastically to encourage the agents now in the field and to hunt up and train new workers. Let each strengthen and build up the work as much as possible without weakening the work of others. Let all be done in brotherly love and without selfishness. 6T 328.3"
"That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another."
Both passages advocate for unity, mutual care, and avoiding division within a group. EGW applies this to publishers and agents, while Paul applies it to the members of the body of Christ.
"A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another."
Both passages emphasize love and unity among believers. While John 13:34 is a direct command to love, the EGW passage applies this principle to the specific context of publishing work, urging cooperation and brotherly love. The connection is thematic rather than a direct allusion.