"Inquire, teachers, you who are doing your work not only for time but for eternity, Does the love of Christ constrain me as I deal with the souls for whom He has given His life? Under His discipline do old traits of character, not in conformity with the will of God, pass away and qualities the opposite take their place? or am I, by my unsanctified words and my impatience, my want of that wisdom which is from above, confirming these youth in their perverse spirit? CT 193.2"
"For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:"
The EGW passage directly references and expands upon the idea of being constrained by the love of Christ, as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 5:14. The context of dealing with souls and the motivation behind it aligns with the verse's message.
"When a teacher manifests impatience or fretfulness toward a child, the fault may not be with the child one half so much as with the teacher. Teachers become tired with their work, and something the children say or do does not accord with their feelings. Will they at such times, through a failure to exercise tact and wisdom, let Satan's spirit enter and lead them to arouse in the children feelings that are disagreeable and unpleasant? The teacher who loves Jesus, and who appreciates the saving power of His grace, cannot, dare not, let Satan control his spirit. Everything will be put away that would corrupt his influence, because it opposes the will of God and endangers the souls of the precious sheep and lambs. CT 193.3"
"Neither give place to the devil."
The EGW passage warns against impatience and fretfulness in teachers, arguing that such behavior allows 'Satan's spirit' to enter. This directly echoes the principle of Ephesians 4:27, which advises against giving place to the devil.