"It is the spirit of covetousness which leads men to keep for gratification of self means that rightfully belong to God, and this spirit is as abhorrent to Him now as when through His prophet He sternly rebuked His people, saying, “Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed Me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed Thee? In tithes and offerings. Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed Me, even this whole nation.” Malachi 3:8, 9 . AA 339.1 The spirit of liberality is the spirit of heaven. This spirit finds its highest manifestation in Christ's sacrifice on the cross. In our behalf the Father gave His only-begotten Son; and Christ, having given up all that He had, then gave Himself, that man might be saved. The cross of Calvary should appeal to the benevolence of every follower of the Saviour. The principle there illustrated is to give, give. “He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked.” 1 John 2:6 . AA 339.2"
"He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked."
Ellen White directly references 1 John 2:6 in this passage.
"On the other hand, the spirit of selfishness is the spirit of Satan. The principle illustrated in the lives of worldlings is to get, get. Thus they hope to secure happiness and ease, but the fruit of their sowing is misery and death. AA 339.3"
"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."
The EGW passage discusses the consequences of selfishness, which aligns with the principle of reaping what you sow in Galatians 6:7. The connection is strong and relevant.
"For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?"
Both passages address the futility of worldly gain at the expense of one's soul or spiritual well-being. The connection is valid.
"great harvest is gathered in, the sheaves that they are enabled to bring to the Master will be the recompense of their unselfish use of the talents lent them. AA 339.4"
"His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord."
Both passages relate to the idea of being rewarded for faithful service and the responsible use of talents. The 'great harvest' and 'sheaves' in EGW's writing are analogous to the reward given in the parable of the talents.