"I speak to the workers, young and old, who are handling our books, and especially to those who are canvassing for the book that is now doing its errand of mercy: Exemplify in the life the lessons given by Christ in His Sermon on the Mount. This will make a deeper impression and have a more lasting influence upon minds than will the sermons given from the pulpit. You may not be able to speak eloquently to those you desire to help; but if you speak modestly, hiding self in Christ, your words will be dictated by the Holy Spirit; and Christ, with whom you are co-operating, will impress the heart. 6T 472.1"
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
EGW directly references exemplifying the Sermon on the Mount, which aligns with the principle of letting your light shine through good works as described in Matthew 5:16.
"And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God."
Both passages emphasize the importance of the Holy Spirit's influence in communication and ministry, rather than relying on human eloquence or wisdom.
"Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God."
Both passages relate to the idea of representing Christ and acting on His behalf. EGW speaks of workers exemplifying Christ's teachings, while 2 Corinthians 5:20 describes believers as ambassadors for Christ.
"Exercise that faith which works by love and sanctifies the soul. Let none now make the Lord ashamed of them because of their unbelief. Sloth and despondency accomplish nothing. Entanglements in secular business are sometimes permitted by God in order to stir the sluggish faculties to more earnest action that He may honor faith by the bestowal of rich blessings. This is a means of advancing His work. Looking unto Jesus, not only as our Example, but as the Author and Finisher of our faith, let us go forward, having confidence that He will supply strength for every duty. 6T 472.2"
"For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love."
EGW directly uses the phrase "faith which works by love" from Galatians 5:6, making this a clear and intentional connection.
"Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."
The EGW passage directly quotes and builds upon Hebrews 12:2, making it an explicit allusion.