"These young ladies might have come from their schools in health, if they had combined with their studies household labor and exercise in the open air. CE 16.1"
"For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
Both passages address the importance of physical exercise and its benefits. While 1 Timothy 4:8 focuses on the limited profit of bodily exercise compared to godliness, EGW emphasizes the combination of study with household labor and exercise for health. There's a thematic overlap regarding the value of physical activity.
"Health is a great treasure. It is the richest possession mortals can have. Wealth, honor, or learning is dearly purchased, if it be at the loss of the vigor of health. None of these attainments can secure happiness if health is wanting. It is a terrible sin to abuse the health God has given us. Every abuse of health enfeebles for life, and makes us losers, even if we gain any amount of education. CE 16.2"
"How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!"
Both passages compare the value of wisdom/health to material wealth. Proverbs 16:16 prioritizes wisdom over gold and silver, while EGW prioritizes health over wealth, honor, and learning. The underlying theme of valuing something non-material over material possessions connects the two.
"muscles. The satisfaction children will have in being useful, in denying themselves to help others, will be the most healthful pleasure they ever enjoyed. Why should the wealthy rob themselves and their dear children of this great blessing? CE 16.3"
"She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness."
Both passages emphasize the value of diligence and avoiding idleness, particularly in a domestic context. EGW applies it to children, while Proverbs speaks of a capable woman.