Those who engage in this work should first give themselves unreservedly to God. They should place themselves where they can learn of Christ and follow His example. He has invited them: “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. 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. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 . Angels are commissioned to go forth with those who take up this work in true humility. 6T 471.4 We are to pray without ceasing, and we are to live our prayers. Faith will greatly increase by exercise. Let those who are canvassing for Christ's Object Lessons learn the lessons taught in the book for which they are working. Learn of Christ. Have faith in His power to help and save you. Faith is the very lifeblood of the soul. Its presence gives warmth, health, consistency, and sound judgment. Its vitality and vigor exert a powerful though unconscious in…
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
EGW directly quotes Matthew 11:28, making this an explicit allusion.
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 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. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
Ellen White directly references Matthew 11:28-30 in this passage.
"He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked."
EGW's statement about learning of Christ and following His example directly reflects the principle in 1 John 2:6, which calls believers to walk as Christ walked. The emphasis on following Christ's example is a clear connection.
"The Lord calls for young men and women to enter His service. The youth are receptive, fresh, ardent, hopeful. When once they have tasted the blessedness of self-sacrifice, they will not be satisfied unless they are constantly learning of the Great Teacher. The Lord will open ways before those who will respond to His call. 6T 471.2"
"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."
EGW directly references the concept of learning from the 'Great Teacher' which is a clear echo of Jesus' invitation to 'learn of me' in Matthew 11:29. The context of service and responding to God's call further strengthens the connection.
"Bring into the work an earnest desire to learn how to bear responsibilities. With strong arms and brave hearts go forth into the conflict which all must enter, a conflict that will grow more and more severe as we approach the closing struggle. 6T 471.3"
"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might."
The EGW passage speaks of 'strong arms and brave hearts' entering a 'conflict,' mirroring the call to be 'strong in the Lord' in Ephesians 6:10, especially within the context of spiritual warfare.
"Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ."
The EGW passage speaks of entering a conflict that will grow more severe, which aligns with the idea of enduring hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ in 2 Timothy 2:3. Both passages emphasize perseverance and commitment in the face of difficulty.