"education after they engage in the work. They must have the word of God abiding in them. We need more cultivation, refinement, and nobility of soul in our laborers. Such an improvement as this would show results in eternity.... CE 214.1"
"If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you."
Both passages emphasize the importance of the Word of God abiding in believers. John 15:7 promises answered prayer when one abides in Christ and His words abide in them. EGW states that laborers must have the word of God abiding in them. The principle of the Word's importance is directly echoed.
"Efforts must be made to fit young men for the work. They must come to the front, to lift burdens and responsibilities. Those who are now young must become strong men. They must be able to plan and give counsel. The word of God abiding in them, will make them pure, and will fill them with faith, hope, courage, and devotion. The work is now greatly retarded because men are carrying responsibilities for which they are unfitted. Shall this great want continue and increase? Shall these great responsibilities drop from the hands of old, experienced workers, into the hands of those unable to manage them? Are we not neglecting a very important work by failing to educate and train our youth to fill positions of trust? CE 214.2"
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."
Both passages address the role of young people and the importance of their development. 1 Timothy 4:12 encourages Timothy to be an example despite his youth. EGW emphasizes the need to train young men to take on responsibilities. The connection lies in the theme of empowering and preparing young people for leadership and service.
"Let the workers be educated, but at the same time let them be meek and lowly of heart. Let us elevate the work to the highest possible standard, ever remembering that if we do our part, God will not fail to do his.— Extracts from “Testimony,” No. 33. CE 214.3"
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."
The EGW passage explicitly mentions being "meek and lowly of heart," which is a direct quote from Matthew 11:29. This is a clear and intentional reference.