"to learn that chastisement is a part of His great plan and that under the rod of affliction the Christian may sometimes do more for the Master than when engaged in active service. AA 481.1"
"For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth."
EGW's statement about chastisement being part of God's plan and leading to growth aligns directly with Hebrews 12:6.
"And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us."
Both passages touch on the idea that suffering can lead to positive outcomes, but the connection is less direct than with Hebrews 12:6. Romans 5:3-5 focuses on the process of tribulation leading to hope, while EGW focuses on chastisement leading to greater service.
"As their example in the Christian life, Paul pointed the Philippians to Christ, who, “being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: but made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: and being found in a fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” AA 481.2"
"Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:"
The EGW passage directly quotes Philippians 2:6.
"“Wherefore, my beloved,” he continued, “as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do His good pleasure. Do all things without murmurings and disputings: that ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither labored in vain.” AA 481.3"
"Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling."
The EGW passage directly quotes Philippians 2:12.
"For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure."
The EGW passage directly quotes Philippians 2:13.
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
Both passages discuss shining as lights in the world, representing a thematic similarity. However, the EGW passage is more directly related to Philippians 2:15.