"Christ, they will work in Christ's lines. They will win and draw with Christ; for every child and youth is precious. CE 144.2"
"But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
The EGW passage emphasizes the preciousness of children and youth, aligning with the sentiment in Matthew 19:14 where Jesus welcomes children and states that the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as them. The connection is strong and relevant.
"I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."
The EGW passage speaks of working in Christ's lines and drawing with Christ, which echoes the principle in John 15:5 about abiding in Christ to bear fruit. The idea of dependence on Christ for effective work is a clear parallel.
"Every teacher needs Christ abiding in his heart by faith, and to possess a true, self-denying, self-sacrificing spirit for Christ's sake. One may have sufficient education and knowledge in science to instruct; but has it been ascertained that he has tact and wisdom to deal with human minds? If instructors have not the love of Christ abiding in the heart, they are not fit to be brought into connection with children, and to bear the grave responsibilities placed upon them, of educating these children and youth. They lack the higher education and training in themselves, and they know not how to deal with human minds. There is the spirit of their own insubordinate, natural hearts that is striving for the control, and to subject the plastic minds and characters of children to such a discipline, is to leave scars and bruises upon the mind that will never be effaced. CE 144.3"
"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
The EGW passage emphasizes the need for Christ to abide in the teacher's heart and a self-sacrificing spirit, which aligns with the concept of being crucified with Christ and Christ living within, as described in Galatians 2:20. Both passages highlight the importance of Christ's presence and influence in one's life.