"Advantages of Physical Labor Exercise in household labor is of the greatest advantage to young girls. Physical labor will not prevent the cultivation of the intellect: far from it. The advantages gained by physical labor will balance a person and prevent the mind from being overworked. The toil will come upon the muscles and relieve the wearied brain.... A sound body is required for a sound intellect. Physical soundness and a practical knowledge of all the necessary household duties will never be a hindrance to a well-developed intellect; both are highly important.... CT 287"
"What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s."
The EGW passage promotes physical labor for a sound body and mind, which aligns with the principle of glorifying God in one's body (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Taking care of the body is a way to honor God.
"who bears the burdens that, for their own present and future good, they should share with her.... CT 287.2"
"Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."
The EGW passage directly echoes the sentiment of Galatians 6:2 regarding bearing one another's burdens. The phrasing is very similar, indicating a clear connection.