"A Sympathetic Understanding The school work in a place where a church school has been established should never be given up unless God plainly directs that this should be done. Adverse influences may seem to conspire against the school, but with God's help the teacher can do a grand, saving work in changing the order of things. If he labors patiently, earnestly, perseveringly, in Christ's lines, the reformatory work done in the school may extend to the homes of the children, bringing into them a purer, more heavenly atmosphere. This is indeed missionary work of the highest order. CT 157"
"For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building."
The EGW passage speaks of the teacher working with God to bring about positive change, which aligns with the idea of being 'laborers together with God' in 1 Corinthians 3:9. The connection is thematic, focusing on collaborative effort in God's work.
"If parents faithfully act their part, the work of the teacher will be greatly lightened. His hope and courage will be increased. Parents whose hearts are filled with the love of Christ will refrain from finding fault and will do all in their power to encourage and help the one whom they have chosen as teacher for their children. They will be willing to believe that he is just as conscientious in his work as they are in theirs. CT 157.2"
"Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."
The EGW passage encourages parents to support and encourage the teacher, which aligns with the principle of bearing one another's burdens in Galatians 6:2. It's about mutual support and shared responsibility.
"The teachers in the home and the teachers in the school should have a sympathetic understanding of one another's work. They should labor together harmoniously, imbued with the same missionary spirit, striving together to benefit the children physically, mentally, and spiritually, and to develop characters that will stand the test of temptation. CT 157.3"
"Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind."
Both passages emphasize unity of purpose and a shared mindset in working towards a common goal. The EGW passage applies this to teachers, while the Bible verse speaks more broadly about believers.