"***** How many of our young men will enter the service of God, not to be served, but to serve? In times past there were those who fastened their minds upon one soul after another, saying: “Lord, help me to save this soul.” But now such instances are rare. How many act as if they realized the peril of sinners? How many take those whom they know to be in peril, presenting them to God in prayer and supplicating Him to save them? 6T 412.3 The apostle Paul could say of the early church: “They glorified God in me.” Galatians 1:24 . Shall we not strive to live so that the same words can be said of us? The Lord will provide ways and means for those who will seek Him with the whole heart. He desires us to acknowledge the divine superintendence shown in preparing fields of labor and preparing the way for these fields to be occupied successfully. 6T 413.1"
"And they glorified God in me."
Ellen White directly references Galatians 1:24 in this passage.
"Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many."
Both passages emphasize the importance of serving rather than being served, reflecting a core principle of Christian living. EGW's statement directly echoes the sentiment expressed in Matthew 20:28, particularly in the context of ministry and dedication to God's service.
"Let ministers and evangelists have more seasons of earnest prayer with those who are convicted by the truth. Remember that Christ is always with you. The Lord has in readiness the most precious exhibitions of His grace to strengthen and encourage the sincere, humble worker. Then reflect to others the light which God has caused to shine upon you. Those who do this bring to the Lord the most precious offering. The hearts of those who bear the good tidings of salvation are aglow with the spirit of praise. 6T 413.2"
"Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
Both passages emphasize the power of prayer, especially fervent prayer, and its importance in spiritual healing and effectiveness. EGW's call for earnest prayer aligns with James' encouragement to pray for one another.
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
Both passages discuss reflecting God's light to others. Matthew 5:16 speaks of letting your light shine through good works, while EGW speaks of reflecting the light God has caused to shine upon you. The core idea of being a beacon of God's presence is present in both.
"***** “These things saith He that holdeth the seven stars in His right hand.” Revelation 2:1 . 6T 413.3"
"Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;"
EGW directly quotes Revelation 2:1, making this a clear and undeniable explicit allusion.