"should be taught to be strictly temperate in all things, because carelessness in regard to the laws of health is inexcusable in those set apart to teach others how to live. 7T 74.3"
"And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible."
The EGW passage explicitly calls for temperance in all things, particularly for those teaching others about health. This directly reflects the principle stated in 1 Corinthians 9:25, which emphasizes the importance of temperance for those striving for a goal. The connection is strong and direct.
"When a physician sees that a patient is suffering from an ailment caused by improper eating and drinking, yet neglects to tell him of this and to point out the need of reform, he is doing a fellow being an injury. Drunkards, maniacs, those who are given over to licentiousness—all appeal to the physician to declare clearly and distinctly that suffering is the result of sin. We have received great light on health reform. Why, then, are we not more decidedly in earnest in striving to counteract the causes that produce disease? Seeing the continual conflict with pain, laboring constantly to alleviate suffering, how can our physicians hold their peace? Can they refrain from lifting the voice in warning? Are they benevolent and merciful if they do not teach strict temperance as a remedy for disease? 7T 74.4"
"When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand."
The EGW passage discusses the responsibility of physicians to warn patients about the consequences of unhealthy habits and the importance of health reform. This parallels the theme of Ezekiel 33:8, which speaks of the responsibility to warn the wicked of their ways and the consequences of not doing so. Both passages emphasize the importance of speaking out against harmful behaviors and warning others of the consequences.