"Even while engaged in their daily employment, God's people can lead others to Christ. And while doing this they will have the precious assurance that the Saviour is close beside them. They need not think that they are left to depend on their own feeble efforts. Christ will give them words to speak that will refresh and encourage and strengthen poor, struggling souls who are in darkness. Their own faith will be strengthened as they realize that the Redeemer's promise is being fulfilled. Not only are they a blessing to others, but the work they do for Christ brings blessing to themselves. 9T 39.1"
"Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
The EGW passage directly echoes the promise of Christ's constant presence as stated in Matthew 28:20, applying it to the context of daily life and evangelism. It's more than a thematic parallel; it's a direct application of the principle.
"There are many who can and should do the work of which I have spoken. My brother, my sister, what are you doing for Christ? Are you seeking to be a blessing to others? Are your lips uttering words of kindness, sympathy, and love? Are you putting forth earnest efforts to win others to the Saviour? 9T 39.2"
"As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God."
The EGW passage emphasizes using one's gifts to minister to others, which aligns with the principle of stewardship and mutual service described in 1 Peter 4:10.
"themselves. Satan takes advantage of this feature in their experience and leads them to criticize and find fault. If they were busily engaged in seeking to know and do the will of God they would feel such a burden for perishing souls, such an unrest of mind, that they could not be restrained from fulfilling the commission: “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15 . 9T 39.3"
"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."
The EGW passage directly quotes Mark 16:15, making it an explicit allusion.