"The father of boys should come into close contact with his sons, giving them the benefit of his larger experience and talking with them in such simplicity and tenderness that he binds them to his heart. He should let them see that he has their best interests, their happiness, in view all the time. As the priest of the household, he is accountable to God for the influence that he exerts over every member of the family. CT 128.1"
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
While Proverbs 22:6 is a general statement about training children, the EGW quote provides a specific example of how a father should train his sons. Both passages emphasize the importance of parental guidance, but the connection is more thematic than a direct principle.
"The mother should feel her need of the Holy Spirit's guidance, that she herself may have a genuine experience in submission to the way and will of God. Then, through the grace of Christ, she can be a wise, gentle, loving teacher. To do her work as it should be done requires talent and skill and patient, thoughtful care. It calls for self-distrust and earnest prayer. Let every mother strive by persevering effort to fulfill her obligations. Let her bring her little ones to Jesus in the arms of faith, telling Him her great need, and asking for wisdom and grace. Earnestly, patiently, courageously, she should seek to improve her own abilities, that she may use aright the highest powers of the mind in the training of her children. CT 128.2"
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."
Both passages emphasize seeking wisdom from God, especially in the context of parental responsibilities. EGW specifically applies this to mothers seeking guidance in raising their children, which aligns with the general principle in James 1:5.
"Never should their deportment militate against the precepts they seek to inculcate. They must maintain purity of heart and life if they would have their children pure. They must train and discipline self if they would have their children subject to discipline. They must set before their children an example worthy of imitation. Should they be remiss in this respect, what will they answer if the children entrusted to them stand before the bar of heaven as witnesses to their neglect? How terrible will be their realization of loss and failure as they face the Judge of all the earth! CT 128.3"
"Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them."
Both passages emphasize the importance of example and the consequences of failing to live according to the principles one teaches. Matthew 7:16-20 speaks of judging by fruits, while EGW speaks of parents' actions influencing their children and facing judgment for their neglect. The connection is thematic, focusing on the impact of one's actions.
"Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:"
Both passages touch on the importance of holiness and its impact. Hebrews 12:14 states that without holiness, no one will see the Lord. EGW emphasizes the need for purity of heart and life in parents so that their children may also be pure. The connection is that the EGW passage applies the principle of holiness to the specific context of parenting.