"Satan is constantly seeking to divert the attention of the people from the Bible. The words of God to men, which should receive our first attention, are neglected for the utterances of human wisdom. How can he who is infinite in power and wisdom, bear thus with the presumption and effrontery of men? CE 39.2"
"In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them."
Both passages address Satan's influence in diverting people from God's word. The EGW passage speaks of neglecting the Bible for human wisdom, while 2 Corinthians 4:4 describes Satan blinding minds to the gospel. The connection is thematic, focusing on Satan's opposition to divine truth.
"Through the medium of the press, knowledge of every kind is placed within the reach of all; and yet how large a share of every community are depraved in morals, and superficial in mental attainments. If the people would but become Bible readers—Bible students—we would see a different state of things. CE 39.3"
"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children."
The EGW passage emphasizes the importance of Bible reading and study, contrasting it with moral depravity and superficiality. This aligns with Hosea 4:6, which states that people are destroyed for lack of knowledge of God's law. The connection is strong and direct.