"Training Schools for Workers Our institutions should be missionary agencies in the highest sense, and true missionary work always begins with those nearest. In every institution there is missionary work to be done. From the manager to the humblest worker, all should feel a responsibility for the unconverted among their own number. They should put forth earnest effort to bring them to Christ. As the result of such effort many will be won and will become faithful and true in service to God. 7T 146"
"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."
Both passages emphasize the importance of witnessing and missionary work, starting locally. Acts 1:8 speaks of being witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. EGW emphasizes missionary work beginning with those nearest, within institutions. The parallel lies in the concept of starting missionary work close to home before expanding outward.
"It is the glory of the gospel that it is founded upon the principle of restoring in the fallen race the divine image by a constant manifestation of beneficence. God will honor that principle wherever manifest. 7T 146.1"
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
Both passages connect good works with glorifying God. EGW speaks of restoring the divine image through beneficence, while Matthew 5:16 encourages good works so that others may glorify God. The core idea is that actions reflecting God's character lead to His glorification.
"put His people in possession of good throughout the whole world, if they will use it for the uplifting of humanity. The experience of apostolic days will come to us when we wholeheartedly accept God's principle of benevolence—consent in all things to obey the leadings of His Holy Spirit. 7T 146.3"
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
Both passages relate to God's people impacting the world. Matthew 28:19-20 is the Great Commission, calling for discipleship of all nations. EGW speaks of God's people possessing good for the uplifting of humanity. Both passages emphasize a global impact through obedience to God's Spirit.