"Publication of Books Let more time be given to the publication and circulation of books containing present truth. Call attention to books dwelling on practical faith and godliness and to those that treat on the prophetic word. The people are to be educated to read the sure word of prophecy in the light of the living oracles. They need to know that the signs of the times are fulfilling. 7T 158"
"And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it."
Both passages emphasize the importance of writing and publishing prophetic messages so that people can understand and act upon them. Habakkuk focuses on writing the vision plainly, while EGW focuses on publishing books about present truth and prophecy.
"“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto Him, to show unto His servants things which must shortly come to pass; and He sent and signified it by His angel unto His servant John: who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.” Revelation 1:1-3 . 7T 158.1"
"The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand."
Ellen White directly references Revelation 1:1-3 in this passage.
"It is God alone who can give success either in preparing or in circulating our publications. If in faith we maintain His principles, He will co-operate with us in placing the books in the hands of those whom they will benefit. The Holy Spirit is to be prayed for, trusted in, believed in. Humble, fervent prayer will do more to promote the circulation of our books than will all the expensive ornamentation in the world. 7T 158.3"
"So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase."
Both passages highlight that success comes from God, not from human effort alone. EGW applies this principle to the publication and circulation of books, while Paul applies it to planting and watering.