"In the apostles’ day there were some misguided souls who claimed to believe in Christ, yet refused to show respect to His ambassadors. They declared that they followed no human teacher, but were taught directly by Christ without the aid of the ministers of the gospel. They were independent in spirit and unwilling to submit to the voice of the church. Such men were in grave danger of being deceived. AA 278.4"
"And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues."
Both passages address the importance of recognizing and respecting the structure and appointed individuals within the church. The EGW passage describes those who reject human teachers, while the 1 Corinthians verse lists various roles established by God within the church. The connection lies in the theme of church order and the acceptance of divinely appointed leadership.