"It is because the human heart is inclined to evil that there is so great danger in sowing the seeds of skepticism in young minds. Whatever weakens faith in God, robs the soul of power to resist temptation. It removes the only real safeguard against sin. 8T 305.3"
"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life."
The EGW passage emphasizes the importance of guarding the heart against evil influences, which aligns with the principle in Proverbs 4:23 about diligently keeping the heart because it determines the course of life.
"greatness consists in honoring God by simple, practical experience in everyday life. We need to walk with God, to bring Him into our hearts and our homes. 8T 305.4"
"He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?"
Both passages emphasize the importance of a personal relationship with God and living a life that honors Him. Micah 6:8 speaks of walking humbly with God, while EGW speaks of walking with God and bringing Him into our hearts and homes.