"With a practical training, students will be prepared to fill useful positions in many places. If in the opening providence of God it becomes necessary to erect a meetinghouse in some locality, the Lord is pleased if there are among His own people those to whom He has given wisdom and skill to perform the necessary work. CT 311.3 Let the students who are engaged in building do their tasks with thoroughness, and let them learn from these tasks lessons that will help in their character building. In order to have perfect characters, they must make their work as perfect as possible. Into every line of labor let there be brought that stability which means true economy. If in our schools the land were more faithfully cultivated, the buildings more disinterestedly cared for by the students, the love of sports and amusements, which causes so much perplexity in our schoolwork, would pass away. CT 312.1"
"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
The EGW passage directly applies the principle of doing all things to the glory of God by emphasizing thoroughness and perfection in work, aligning with the verse's call to glorify God in every aspect of life.
"For the lady students there are many employments which should be provided, that they may have a comprehensive and practical education. They should be taught dressmaking and gardening. Flowers should be cultivated and strawberries planted. Thus, while being educated in useful labor, they will have healthful outdoor exercise. CT 312.2"
"She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard."
Both passages describe women engaging in agricultural activities. The Proverbs verse speaks of a woman buying a field and planting a vineyard, while the EGW passage encourages lady students to learn gardening, cultivate flowers, and plant strawberries. The connection is thematic, focusing on the value of women's practical skills and labor.
"The science of cooking is not a small matter. The skillful preparation of food is one of the most essential arts. It should be regarded as among the most valuable of all the arts, because it is so closely connected with the life. Both physical and mental strength depend to a great degree upon the food we eat; therefore the one who prepares the food occupies an important and elevated position. CT 312.5"
"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
Both passages emphasize the importance of everyday activities. The EGW quote highlights the significance of cooking and its impact on health, while the Bible verse encourages doing everything, including eating and drinking, to the glory of God. The connection lies in the idea that even seemingly mundane tasks can have spiritual significance.