"The history of this departure from right principles stands as a solemn warning to men in positions of trust in the cause of God, that they may not fail in integrity, but firmly adhere to principle. The greater the responsibilities placed upon the human agent, and the larger his opportunities to dictate and control, the more harm he is sure to do if he does not carefully follow the way of the Lord and labor in harmony with the decisions arrived at by the general body of believers in united council. AA 199.1"
"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall."
The EGW passage uses the principle of 1 Corinthians 10:12 (take heed lest you fall) to warn those in positions of trust to remain humble and adhere to principle. It's a direct application of the biblical principle.
"After all Peter's failures; after his fall and restoration, his long course of service, his intimate acquaintance with Christ, his knowledge of the Saviour's straightforward practice of right principles; after all the instruction he had received, all the gifts and knowledge and influence he had gained by preaching and teaching the word— is it not strange that he should dissemble and evade the principles of the gospel through fear of man, or in order to gain esteem? Is it not strange that he should waver in his adherence to right? May God give every man a realization of his helplessness, his inability to steer his own vessel straight and safe into the harbor. AA 199.2"
"But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation. But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?"
The EGW passage directly discusses Peter's dissembling and evading the principles of the gospel, which is the central theme of Galatians 2:11-14. The reference to Peter's actions in Antioch makes this a clear allusion.
"Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee. But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth. And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man. And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee. Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew. And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly."
Both passages discuss Peter's failures and weaknesses. While the Galatians passage is more directly related to the immediate context of AA 199.2, the Matthew passage provides another instance of Peter's fall, which EGW references.
"In his ministry, Paul was often compelled to stand alone. He was specially taught of God and dared make no concessions that would involve principle. At times the burden was heavy, but Paul stood firm for the right. He realized that the church must never be brought under the control of human power. The traditions and maxims of men must not take the place of revealed truth. The advance of the gospel message must not be hindered by the prejudices and preferences of men, whatever might be their position in the church. AA 199.3"
"But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ."
The EGW passage emphasizes Paul's direct teaching from God and his refusal to compromise on principle, which directly echoes the sentiment in Galatians 1:11-12 about the gospel not being received from man but from divine revelation.
"That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God."
The EGW passage discusses the importance of not being controlled by human power and traditions, while 1 Corinthians 2:5 emphasizes that faith should be based on the power of God, not the wisdom of men. There's a clear thematic parallel here, as both passages advocate for reliance on divine guidance rather than human influence.