"where worldly influences prevail, and placed in our own schools, where the word of God is made the foundation of education. CT 166.1"
"And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up."
Both passages emphasize the importance of teaching children about God's word. EGW applies this to the context of choosing schools where the Bible is central, reflecting the principle of diligently teaching children as described in Deuteronomy 6:7.
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
The EGW passage directly advocates for basing education on the Word of God, which aligns with the principle of Proverbs 22:6 regarding training a child in the right way.
"If ever we are to work in earnest, it is now. The enemy is pressing in on all sides, like a flood. Only the power of God can save our children from being swept away by the tide of evil. The responsibility resting upon parents, teachers, and church members, to do their part in co-operation with God, is greater than words can express. CT 166.2"
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
Both passages describe a spiritual battle against evil forces. EGW speaks of the enemy pressing in like a flood, while Ephesians 6:12 describes wrestling against spiritual wickedness.
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:"
Both passages warn of an active and dangerous adversary. EGW describes the enemy as a flood, while 1 Peter 5:8 describes the devil as a roaring lion.
"To train the young to become true soldiers of the Lord Jesus Christ is the most noble work ever given to man. Only devout and consecrated men and women, who love children and can see in them souls to be saved for the Master, should be chosen as church-school teachers. Teachers who study the word of God as it should be studied will know something of the value of the souls under their care, and from them the children will receive a true Christian education. CT 166.3"
"Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ."
The EGW passage directly uses the metaphor of 'soldiers of the Lord Jesus Christ' in the context of training young people, which is the same metaphor used in 2 Timothy 2:3. The EGW passage expands on the qualities needed in teachers to fulfill this role.
"In the closing scenes of this earth's history many of these children and youth will astonish people by their witness to the truth, which will be borne in simplicity, yet with spirit and power. They have been taught the fear of the Lord, and their hearts have been softened by a careful and prayerful study of the Bible. In the near future many children will be endued with the Spirit of God, and will do a work in proclaiming the truth to the world, that at that time cannot well be done by the older members of the church. CT 166.4"
"And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:"
Both passages refer to the role of young people in proclaiming truth, empowered by the Spirit, especially in the 'last days' or 'closing scenes.' The EGW passage specifically connects this to children who have been taught the fear of the Lord and studied the Bible.