"If she makes the customs and practices of the world her criterion, the mother will become unfitted for the responsible duties of her lot. If fashion holds her in bondage, it will weaken her powers of endurance, and make life a wearing burden instead of a blessing. Through physical weakness she may fail to appreciate the value of the opportunities that are hers, and her family may be left to grow up without the benefit of her thought, her prayers, and her diligent instruction. If mothers would only consider the wonderful privileges that God has given them, they would not be so easily turned aside from their sacred duties to the trivial affairs of the world. CE 162.1"
"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."
The EGW passage warns against conforming to worldly customs, which directly parallels the message of Romans 12:2, urging believers not to be conformed to the world but transformed by the renewing of their minds.
"The mother's work begins with the babe in her arms. I have often seen the little one throw itself and scream, if its will was crossed in any way. This is the time to rebuke the evil spirit. The enemy will try to control the minds of our children, but shall we allow him to mould them according to his will? These little ones cannot discern what spirit is influencing them, and it is the duty of the parents to exercise judgment and discretion for them. Their habits must be carefully watched. Evil tendencies are to be restrained, and the mind stimulated in favor of the right. The child should be encouraged in every effort to govern itself. CE 162.2"
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
The EGW passage discusses the importance of early childhood training and guiding children away from evil tendencies, which aligns with the principle in Proverbs 22:6 about training up a child in the way they should go.
"And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord."
The EGW passage discusses the importance of guiding children and restraining evil tendencies, which aligns with the principle in Ephesians 6:4 about bringing children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.