"Section 11—Profitable Study “The excellency of knowledge is that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.” The False and the True in Education CT 377 The master mind in the confederacy of evil is ever working to keep out of sight the words of God and to bring into view the opinions of men. He means that we shall not hear the voice of God saying, “This is the way, walk ye in it.” Isaiah 30:21 . Through perverted educational processes he is doing his utmost to obscure heaven's light. CT 377"
"And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left."
Ellen White directly references Isaiah 30:21 in this passage.
"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding."
The EGW passage directly quotes Proverbs 4:7 and then expands on the idea of the 'master mind' trying to obscure God's word, contrasting it with the wisdom that gives life.
"Philosophical speculation and scientific research in which God is not acknowledged are making skeptics of thousands. In the schools of today the conclusions that learned men have reached as the result of their scientific investigations are carefully taught and fully explained; while the impression is distinctly given that if these learned men are correct, the Bible cannot be. Skepticism is attractive to the human mind. The youth see in it an independence that captivates the imagination, and they are deceived. Satan triumphs. He nourishes every seed of doubt that is sown in young hearts. He causes it to grow and bear fruit, and soon a plentiful harvest of infidelity is reaped. CT 377.2"
"O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. The first to Timothy was written from Laodicea, which is the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacatiana."
Both passages warn against the dangers of 'science falsely so called' or philosophical speculation that leads to skepticism and undermines faith. The EGW passage elaborates on how this happens in schools and its effect on youth.
"It is because the human heart is inclined to evil that it is so dangerous to sow the seeds of skepticism in young minds. Whatever weakens faith in God robs the soul of power to resist temptation. It removes the only real safeguard against sin. We are in need of schools where the youth shall be taught that greatness consists in honoring God by revealing His character in daily life. Through His word and His works we need to learn of God, that our lives may fulfill His purpose. CT 377.3"
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction."
The EGW passage directly reflects the principle that fearing/honoring God is the foundation of true knowledge and the ability to resist temptation. It expands on this by stating that weakening faith robs the soul of power and removes the safeguard against sin.
"Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee."
Both passages emphasize the importance of God's word in resisting sin. EGW expands on the idea of hiding God's word in the heart by connecting it to resisting temptation and revealing God's character.