"Efforts to educate our children and youth in the fear of the Lord without making a study of the word prominent, are sadly misdirected. Unless there is such a training as will lead to a recognition and an abhorrence of sin, moral deformity will result. Our children should be removed from the evil influences of the public school and placed where thoroughly converted teachers may educate them in the Holy Scriptures. Thus students will be taught to make the word of God the grand rule of their lives. CT 204.2"
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction."
The EGW passage emphasizes educating children in the fear of the Lord and making the study of the word prominent. This directly reflects the principle in Proverbs 1:7 that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.
"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 applies the principle of Proverbs 22:6 to the context of Adventist education, emphasizing the importance of training children in the fear of the Lord and the study of the Word.
"***** Some may ask, “How are such schools to be established?” We are not a rich people, but if we pray in faith, and let the Lord work in our behalf, He will open ways before us to establish small schools in retired places for the education of our youth, not only in the Scriptures and in book learnings, but in many lines of manual labor. CT 204.3"
"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:"
The EGW passage directly invokes the principle of prayer and faith leading to God's provision, mirroring the promise in Matthew 7:7. The context of establishing schools reinforces this connection.
"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus."
Both passages deal with God providing for needs. EGW speaks of God opening ways to establish schools, while Philippians 4:19 speaks of God supplying all needs. The connection is thematic and relevant.
"The necessity of establishing such schools is urged upon me very strongly because of the cruel neglect of many parents properly to educate their children in the home. Many fathers and mothers have seemed to think that if the lines of control were put into the hands of their children they would develop into useful young men and women. But the Lord has instructed me in regard to this matter. In the visions of the night I saw standing by the side of these neglected children the one who was cast out of the heavenly courts because he originated sin. He, the enemy of souls, was watching for opportunities to gain control of the mind of every child whose parents had not given faithful instruction in regard to Satan's snares. CT 204.4"
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:"
Both passages highlight the activity of Satan seeking to influence and control individuals, particularly those who are vulnerable or neglected. The imagery of Satan as a threat is a clear parallel.