"Think of the horror of human beings dying because those placed in charge of the means of relief proved unfaithful to their trust. It is difficult for us to realize that man could be guilty of so terrible a sin. Yet I am instructed to say to you, my brother, my sister, that Christians are daily repeating this sin. 8T 25.1"
"Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin."
The EGW passage directly applies the principle of James 4:17, emphasizing the sin of knowing what is right and failing to act on it, specifically in the context of providing relief to those in need.
"In Eden, man fell from his high estate and through transgression became subject to death. It was seen in heaven that human beings were perishing, and the compassion of God was stirred. At infinite cost He devised a means of relief. He “so loved the world, that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 . There was no hope for the transgressor except through Christ. God saw that “there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore His arm brought salvation unto Him; and His righteousness, it sustained Him.” Isaiah 59:16 . 8T 25.2"
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
Ellen White directly references John 3:16 in this passage.
"And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him."
Ellen White directly references Isaiah 59:16 in this passage.
"And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat."
The EGW passage references the fall of man in Eden (alluding to Genesis 3:6) and God's subsequent plan of salvation through Christ (explicitly quoting John 3:16 and Isaiah 59:16). While Genesis 3:6 is not directly quoted, the reference to the fall in Eden establishes a clear thematic parallel.
"The Lord chose a people and made them the depositories of His truth. It was His purpose that by the revelation of His character through Israel, men should be drawn to Him. To all the world the gospel invitation was to be given. Through the teaching of the sacrificial service, Christ was to be uplifted before the nations, and all who would look unto Him should live. 8T 25.3"
"Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel."
The EGW passage echoes the idea in Exodus 19:5-6 that God chose Israel to be a special people to reveal His character to the world. Both passages highlight the purpose of God's chosen people to be a light to the nations.