"gather over the soul. The true heart expression of Christlike sympathy, given in simplicity, has power to open the door of hearts that need the simple, delicate touch of the spirit of Christ. 9T 30.1"
"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 importance of meekness and humility in connecting with others. Matthew 11:29 speaks of Christ's meekness and lowliness of heart, while the EGW passage speaks of Christlike sympathy and a delicate touch.
"Christ accepts, oh, so gladly! every human agency that is surrendered to Him. He brings the human into union with the divine, that He may communicate to the world the mysteries of incarnate love. Talk it, pray it, sing it, fill the world with the message of His truth, and keep pressing on into the regions beyond. 9T 30.2"
"Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God."
Both passages emphasize the role of believers as representatives of Christ, urging them to share the message of reconciliation. EGW's passage amplifies this by highlighting the active communication of Christ's love through various means.
"For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building."
Both passages highlight the idea of believers working together with God. EGW's passage expands on this by describing the union of human and divine and the communication of God's love.
Heavenly intelligences are waiting to co-operate with human instrumentalities, that they may reveal to the world what human beings may become and what, through their influence, they may accomplish for the saving of souls that are ready to perish. He who is truly converted will be so filled with the love of God that he will long to impart to others the joy that he himself possesses. The Lord desires His church to show forth to the world the beauty of holiness. She is to demonstrate the power of Christian religion. Heaven is to be reflected in the character of the Christian. The song of gratitude and praise is to be heard by those in darkness. For the good tidings of the gospel, for its promises and assurances, we are to express our gratitude by seeking to do others good. The doing of this work will bring rays of heavenly righteousness to wearied, perplexed, suffering souls. It is as a fountain opened for the wayworn, thirsty traveler. At every work of mercy, every work of love, angels o…
"For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building."
Both passages emphasize the idea of believers working together with God. EGW's passage expands on this by describing the cooperation of heavenly intelligences with human instrumentalities.
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
Both passages emphasize the importance of believers demonstrating their faith through good works, allowing others to see and glorify God. EGW's passage elaborates on this by describing how Christians should reflect heaven and express gratitude through acts of service.