"Educate Men in Business Lines Those who think that a man's fitness for a certain position qualifies him to fill several other positions are liable to make mistakes when planning for the advancement of the work. They are liable to place upon one the cares and burdens that should be divided among several. 7T 247"
"Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee: for this thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone."
Both passages highlight the danger of overburdening individuals with too much responsibility. Exodus 18:18 warns Moses that he will wear himself and the people out if he tries to handle everything alone. The EGW passage warns against placing too many cares and burdens on one person, which should be divided among several. The parallel is clear and direct.
"Experience is of great value. The Lord desires to have men of intelligence connected with His work, men qualified for various positions of trust in our conferences and institutions. Especially are consecrated businessmen needed, men who will carry the principles of truth into every business transaction. Those placed in charge of financial affairs should not assume other burdens, burdens that they are incapable of bearing; nor is the business management to be entrusted to incompetent men. Those in charge of the work have erred sometimes in permitting the appointment of men devoid of tact and ability to manage important financial interests. 7T 247.3"
"But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him."
Both passages emphasize the importance of placing individuals in roles that match their abilities and gifts. 1 Corinthians 12:18 states that God has set the members in the body as it has pleased Him, implying a divine arrangement of roles and functions. The EGW passage stresses the need for qualified individuals in various positions of trust, particularly in financial matters, and warns against entrusting responsibilities to incompetent individuals. The parallel lies in the idea of matching individuals with appropriate roles based on their abilities and qualifications.