"confidence in self or feel, this side of heaven, that we are secure against temptation. Those who accept the Saviour, however sincere their conversion, should never be taught to say or to feel that they are saved. This is misleading. Every one should be taught to cherish hope and faith; but even when we give ourselves to Christ and know that He accepts us, we are not beyond the reach of temptation. God's word declares, “Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried.” Daniel 12:10 . Only he who endures the trial will receive the crown of life. ( James 1:12 .) COL 155.1"
"Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him."
EGW directly quotes James 1:12 and connects it to the idea of enduring temptation and receiving the crown of life, making it a clear and intentional reference.
"Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand."
EGW directly quotes Daniel 12:10 and connects it to the idea of being purified and tried, making it a clear and intentional reference.
"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall."
Both passages warn against overconfidence and the potential for falling into temptation. While not a direct quote, the underlying principle is the same: those who think they are secure should be cautious.
"Those who accept Christ, and in their first confidence say, I am saved, are in danger of trusting to themselves. They lose sight of their own weakness and their constant need of divine strength. They are unprepared for Satan's devices, and under temptation many, like Peter, fall into the very depths of sin. We are admonished, “Let him that thinketh he standeth, take heed lest he fall.” 1 Corinthians 10:12 . Our only safety is in constant distrust of self, and dependence on Christ. COL 155.2"
"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall."
Ellen White directly references 1 Corinthians 10:12 in this passage.
"It was necessary for Peter to learn his own defects of character, and his need of the power and grace of Christ. The Lord could not save him from trial, but He could have saved him from defeat. Had Peter been willing to receive Christ's warning, he would have been watching unto prayer. He would have walked with fear and trembling lest his feet should stumble. And he would have received divine help so that Satan could not have gained the victory. COL 155.3"
"Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
EGW connects Peter's failure to a lack of watchfulness and prayer, aligning with the principle in Matthew 26:41 to watch and pray to avoid temptation.
"It was through self-sufficiency that Peter fell; and it was through repentance and humiliation that his feet were again established. In the record of his experience every repenting sinner may find encouragement. Though Peter had grievously sinned, he was not forsaken. The words of Christ were written upon his soul, “I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not.” Luke 22:32 . In his bitter agony of remorse, this prayer, and the memory of Christ's look of love and pity, gave him hope. Christ after His resurrection remembered Peter, and gave the angel the message for the women, “Go your way, tell His disciples and Peter that He goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see Him.” Mark 16:7 . Peter's repentance was accepted by the sin-pardoning Saviour. COL 155.4"
"But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren."
Ellen White directly references Luke 22:32 in this passage.
"But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you."
Ellen White directly references Mark 16:7 in this passage.