"death to self repulsive; and they close their drowsy eyes and fall under the power of temptation instead of resisting it. AA 565.2"
"Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me."
The EGW passage speaks of 'death to self' and resisting temptation, which aligns with the concept of self-denial in Matthew 16:24. While not a direct quote, the thematic connection is clear.
"The directions laid down in the word of God leave no room for compromise with evil. The Son of God was manifested that He might draw all men unto Himself. He came not to lull the world to sleep, but to point out the narrow path in which all must travel who reach at last the gates of the City of God. His children must follow where He has led the way; at whatever sacrifice of ease or selfish indulgence, at whatever cost of labor or suffering, they must maintain a constant battle with self. AA 565.3"
"Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."
Both passages emphasize the difficulty of the path to salvation. Matthew 7:14 speaks of the 'narrow way,' while EGW speaks of the 'narrow path' and the need for constant battle with self. The connection is a clear thematic parallel.
"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."
The EGW quote echoes the sentiment of Matthew 7:13-14 regarding the narrow path to salvation, the need for sacrifice, and the avoidance of compromise with evil. The 'narrow path' is a clear thematic parallel.
"And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me."
The EGW quote aligns with Luke 9:23 in its emphasis on self-denial, following Christ, and the constant battle with self. The call to 'maintain a constant battle with self' directly reflects the idea of denying oneself.