"Those who are ignorant of education as it was taught and exemplified in the life of Christ are ignorant of what constitutes the higher education. His life of humiliation and death of shame paid the redemption price for every soul. He gave Himself for the uplifting of the fallen and the sinful. Can we imagine an education higher than that to be gained in co-operation with Him? CT 35.1"
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."
The EGW passage directly echoes the call to learn from Christ's meekness and lowliness, applying it to the concept of higher education. The idea of co-operation with Christ aligns with taking His yoke.
"Not lip service, not profession, but humble, devoted lives, is that for which God is seeking. Teachers and students are to know by experience what it means to live consecrated lives, which reveal the sacred principles that are the basis of Christian character. Those who give themselves to learn the way and will of God are receiving the highest education that it is possible for mortals to receive. They are building their experience, not on the sophistries of the world, but upon principles that are eternal. CT 35.3"
"Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven."
Both passages emphasize the importance of genuine action and devotion over mere words or profession of faith. The EGW passage expands on this idea in the context of education and Christian character, but the core principle is directly echoed from Matthew 7:21.
"But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;"
Both passages emphasize holiness in life. The EGW passage speaks of consecrated lives revealing sacred principles, while 1 Peter 1:15 calls for holiness in all conversation (conduct). The connection is thematic and meaningful.