"Meeting Opposition Often, as you seek to present the truth, opposition will be aroused; but if you seek to meet the opposition with argument you will only multiply it, and that you cannot afford to do. Hold to the affirmative. Angels of God are watching you, and they understand how to impress those whose opposition you refuse to meet with argument. Dwell not on the negative points of questions that arise, but gather to your minds affirmative truths, and fasten them there by much study and earnest prayer and heart consecration. Keep your lamps trimmed and burning, and let bright rays shine forth, that men, beholding your good works, may be led to glorify your Father which is in heaven. 9T 147"
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
The EGW passage directly alludes to Matthew 5:16, using similar phrasing and the same core concept of letting one's light shine through good works to glorify God.
"Christ is the foundation of every true church. We have His unalterable promise that His presence and protection will be given to His faithful ones who walk in His counsel. To the end of time Christ is to be first. He is the source of life and strength, of righteousness and holiness. And He is all this to those who wear His yoke and learn of Him how to be meek and lowly. 9T 147.1"
"For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ."
EGW directly alludes to the concept of Christ as the foundation, which is explicitly stated in 1 Corinthians 3:11. She builds upon this foundation by emphasizing Christ's presence and protection for those who follow Him.
"The duty and delight of all service is to uplift Christ before the people. This is the end of all true labor. Let Christ appear; let self be hidden behind Him. This is self-sacrifice that is of worth. Such self-sacrifice God accepts. Thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.” Isaiah 57:15 . 9T 147.2"
"For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones."
Ellen White directly references Isaiah 57:15 in this passage.
"He must increase, but I must decrease."
Both passages emphasize the importance of humility and self-effacement in relation to God or Christ. While John 3:30 focuses on Christ's increase and John the Baptist's decrease, EGW's passage speaks of hiding self behind Christ, reflecting a similar theme of prioritizing God over oneself.