"The Church of Today The parable of the vineyard applies not alone to the Jewish nation. It has a lesson for us. The church in this generation has been endowed by God with great privileges and blessings, and He expects corresponding returns. COL 296"
"But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more."
EGW's statement about the church receiving privileges and being expected to produce results directly reflects the principle in Luke 12:48 about greater responsibility accompanying greater gifts.
"They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons."
Both passages discuss the idea of a group (Jewish nation/church) being entrusted with something (vineyard/privileges) and the expectation of returns/fruit. While not a direct quote, the thematic connection is clear.
"As a people the Jews had failed of fulfilling God's purpose, and the vineyard was taken from them. The privileges they had abused, the work they had slighted, was entrusted to others. COL 296.1"
"They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons."
EGW directly alludes to the parable of the vineyard and the transfer of responsibility from the Jews to others. The verse is a key part of that parable.
"Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof."
This verse is the direct statement of the transfer of the kingdom, making it a strong connection.
"We have been redeemed by a costly ransom. Only by the greatness of this ransom can we conceive of its results. On this earth, the earth whose soil has been moistened by the tears and blood of the Son of God, are to be brought forth the precious fruits of Paradise. In the lives of God's people the truths of His word are to reveal their glory and excellence. Through His people Christ is to manifest His character and the principles of His kingdom. COL 296.3"
"Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:"
Both passages emphasize the costly redemption through Christ's blood. EGW expands on the implications of this redemption, connecting it to the manifestation of Christ's character in believers. The connection is strong and meaningful.
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."
Both passages discuss the production of fruit as a result of a spiritual transformation. Galatians speaks of the fruit of the Spirit, while EGW speaks of the 'precious fruits of Paradise' manifested in the lives of God's people. The connection is thematic, focusing on the outward manifestation of inward spiritual change.
"Satan seeks to counterwork the work of God, and he is constantly urging men to accept his principles. He represents the chosen people of God as a deluded people. He is an accuser of the brethren, and his accusing power is employed against those who work righteousness. The Lord desires through His people to answer Satan's charges by showing the results of obedience to right principles. COL 296.4"
"And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night."
The EGW passage directly references Satan as 'an accuser of the brethren,' which is a clear and explicit allusion to Revelation 12:10. The context of Satan's accusations against God's people is also present in both passages.
"These principles are to be manifest in the individual Christian, in the family, in the church, and in every institution established for God's service. All are to be symbols of what can be done for the world. They are to be types of the saving power of the truths of the gospel. All are agencies in the fulfillment of God's great purpose for the human race. COL 296.5"
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
Both passages emphasize the importance of Christians embodying and reflecting God's principles in their lives, serving as examples to the world. Matthew 5:16 speaks of letting your light shine, while the EGW passage speaks of being symbols and types of God's saving power.