"The Influence Of Association God's word places great stress upon the influence of association, even on men and women. How much greater is its power on the developing mind and character of children and youth! The company they keep, the principles they adopt, the habits they form, will decide the question of their usefulness here and of their future destiny. CT 220"
"Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners."
EGW directly references the principle of association and its influence, which is the core message of 1 Corinthians 15:33. The phrase 'evil communications corrupt good manners' is a clear warning about the dangers of bad company, which aligns with EGW's emphasis on the influence of association.
"He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed."
Both passages emphasize the impact of association on one's character and destiny. Proverbs 13:20 directly links association with wise or foolish people to becoming wise or being destroyed, mirroring EGW's statement that the company one keeps influences their usefulness and future destiny.