"To know what constitutes purity of mind, soul, and body is an important part of education. Paul summed up the attainments possible for Timothy by saying, “Keep thyself pure.” 1 Timothy 5:22 . Impurity of thought, word, or action will not be indulged by the child of God. Every encouragement and the richest blessings are held up before the overcomers of evil practices, but the most fearful penalties are laid upon those who profane the body and defile the soul. CT 103.1"
"Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure."
Ellen White directly references 1 Timothy 5:22 in this passage.
"And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ."
While EGW quotes 1 Timothy 5:22 directly, the broader context of the passage relates to the principle of keeping oneself pure in spirit, soul, and body, which aligns with the sentiment in 1 Thessalonians 5:23. The connection is more than just thematic; it's a shared principle.
Teachers, blessed are the pure in heart— now ; not, Blessed will be the pure in heart. “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8 . Yes, as did Moses, they shall endure the seeing of Him who is invisible. They have the assurance of the richest blessings, both in this life and in the life that is to come. CT 103.2 Students, if you will watch and pray, and make earnest efforts in the right direction, you will be thoroughly imbued with the spirit of Christ. “Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof.” Romans 13:14 . Be determined that you will make the school a success. If you will heed the instruction given in the word of God you may go forth with a development of intellectual and moral power that will cause even angels to rejoice, and God will joy over you with singing. Under such discipline you will secure the fullest development of your faculties. Let not the buoyancy and the lust of youth through mani…
"Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God."
EGW directly quotes Matthew 5:8 and builds upon its meaning in the context of teachers and students. This is a clear and undeniable explicit allusion.
"But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof."
Ellen White directly references Romans 13:14 in this passage.