"The Science to be Mastered There is a science of Christianity to be mastered,—a science as much deeper, broader, higher than any human science as the heavens are higher than the earth. The mind is to be disciplined, educated, trained; for we are to do service for God in ways that are not in harmony with inborn inclination. There are hereditary and cultivated tendencies to evil that must be overcome. Often the training and education of a lifetime must be discarded, that one may become a learner in the school of Christ. Our hearts must be educated to become steadfast in God. We are to form habits of thought that will enable us to resist temptation. We must learn to look upward. The principles of the word of God—principles that are as high as heaven, and that compass eternity— we are to understand in their bearing upon our daily life. Every act, every word, every thought, is to be in accord with these principles. 8T 314"
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."
Both passages emphasize the need to learn from Christ and be disciplined. EGW expands on this by describing the 'science of Christianity' and the need to overcome ingrained tendencies.
"The precious graces of the Holy Spirit are not developed in a moment. Courage, fortitude, meekness, faith, unwavering trust in God's power to save, are acquired by the experience of years. By a life of holy endeavor and firm adherence to the right the children of God are to seal their destiny. 8T 314.2"
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."
Both passages discuss the development of Christian virtues. EGW highlights the gradual acquisition of these graces through experience, while Galatians 5:22-23 lists the fruits of the Spirit.
"We have no time to lose. We know not how soon our probation may close. Eternity stretches before us. The curtain is about to be lifted. Christ is soon to come. The angels of God are seeking to attract us from ourselves and from earthly things. Let them not labor in vain. 8T 314.3"
"And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be."
Both passages refer to the second coming of Christ. EGW's statement 'Christ is soon to come' directly echoes the verse 'behold, I come quickly'.
"But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;"
Both passages emphasize the shortness of time and the need for urgency in spiritual matters. EGW's statement about 'no time to lose' and 'eternity stretches before us' aligns with Paul's assertion that 'the time is short'.