"between the forces for good and the hosts of evil He expects all, laymen as well as ministers, to take part. All who have enlisted as His soldiers are to render faithful service as minutemen, with a keen sense of the responsibility resting upon them individually. 9T 116.2"
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
Both passages discuss spiritual warfare against evil forces. EGW's passage amplifies the idea of individual responsibility in this conflict, echoing the broader theme of Ephesians 6:12.
"Those who have the spiritual oversight of the church should devise ways and means by which an opportunity may be given to every member of the church to act some part in God's work. Too often in the past this has not been done. Plans have not been clearly laid and fully carried out whereby the talents of all might be employed in active service. There are but few who realize how much has been lost because of this. 9T 116.3"
"But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal."
EGW's statement directly reflects the principle in 1 Corinthians 12:7 that every member has a gift to contribute. She emphasizes the need for the church to facilitate the use of these gifts.