"The Home Reading Circle Let our people show that they have a live interest in medical missionary work. Let them prepare themselves for usefulness by studying the literature that has been prepared for our instruction on these subjects. Those who study and practice the principles of right living will be greatly blessed, both physically and spiritually. An understanding of the philosophy of health is a safeguard against many of the evils that are continually increasing. CT 138"
"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding."
Both passages highlight the importance of gaining understanding and wisdom. Proverbs 4:7 emphasizes getting wisdom and understanding, while EGW emphasizes understanding the philosophy of health.
"not their imagination been perverted by the reading of fictitious stories. CT 138.4"
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
The EGW passage warns against the perversion of imagination through fictitious stories, while Philippians 4:8 encourages focusing on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report. The underlying principle is the same: to guard the mind against harmful influences and to cultivate positive and virtuous thoughts.