"with the gloom of discontent and selfishness, or poisonous with the deadly taint of cherished sin. By the atmosphere surrounding us, every person with whom we come in contact is consciously or unconsciously affected. COL 339.3"
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
The EGW passage discusses how our atmosphere affects others, consciously or unconsciously. This directly reflects the principle in Matthew 5:16 of letting our light shine through good works to glorify God. The connection is a direct application of the biblical principle.
"Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men."
Both passages discuss the influence we have on others. Matthew 5:13 speaks of being the 'salt of the earth' and losing its savor, implying a loss of positive influence. EGW speaks of the atmosphere we create affecting others, either positively or negatively. The connection is thematic, dealing with influence, but not a direct quotation or principle.
"This is a responsibility from which we cannot free ourselves. Our words, our acts, our dress, our deportment, even the expression of the countenance, has an influence. Upon the impression thus made there hang results for good or evil which no man can measure. Every impulse thus imparted is seed sown which will produce its harvest. It is a link in the long chain of human events, extending we know not whither. If by our example we aid others in the development of good principles, we give them power to do good. In their turn they exert the same influence upon others, and they upon still others. Thus by our unconscious influence thousands may be blessed. COL 339.4"
"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."
EGW's passage directly reflects the principle of sowing and reaping found in Galatians 6:7. She explicitly uses the metaphor of 'seed sown which will produce its harvest' to illustrate the consequences of our actions and influence.
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
EGW's passage echoes the principle of Matthew 5:16, emphasizing the influence of our actions and example on others. The idea of 'letting your light shine' is reflected in EGW's discussion of how our words, acts, and deportment can impact others and lead them to good.
"For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself."
Both passages discuss the interconnectedness of human lives and the impact of individual actions on others. Romans 14:7 highlights that no one lives or dies in isolation, while the EGW passage elaborates on the ripple effect of our words, actions, and even expressions.