"God has great and grand resources for man to lay hold of, and in the most simple manner will be developed the working of the divine agencies. The divine Teacher says: “My Spirit alone is competent to teach and to convict of sin. Externals make only a temporary impression upon the mind. I will enforce truth on the conscience, and men shall be My witnesses, throughout the world asserting My claims on man's time, his money, his intellect. All these I purchased on the cross of Calvary. Use My entrusted talents to proclaim the truth in its simplicity. Let the gospel be sent to all parts of the world, awakening burdened souls to inquire: ‘What must I do to be saved?’” 7T 159.1"
"And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:"
EGW directly quotes the sentiment of John 16:8 regarding the Spirit's role in convicting of sin. The passage also alludes to the question 'What must I do to be saved?' which is central to the gospel message.
"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."
The EGW passage echoes the sentiment of being witnesses and spreading the message, empowered by the Spirit, to the world. The reference to being witnesses throughout the world directly parallels Acts 1:8.
"Plans have been made for lowering the prices of our books, without making a corresponding change in the cost of production. This is an error. The work should be kept on a paying basis. Let not the prices of books be lowered by special offers which may be termed inducements or bribes. God does not approve of these methods. 7T 159.3"
"A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight."
The EGW passage discusses fair pricing and avoiding deceptive practices, which aligns with the principle of honesty and just dealings found in Proverbs 11:1 regarding false balances.