"The Bible contains a simple and complete system of theology and philosophy. It is the book that makes us wise unto salvation. It tells us of the love of God as shown in the plan of redemption, imparting the knowledge essential for all students—the knowledge of Christ.... CT 422.1"
"And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus."
The EGW passage directly reflects the idea that the Bible provides wisdom leading to salvation through faith in Christ, as stated in 2 Timothy 3:15.
"God has not only revealed to us the doctrine of the atonement, holding out the hope of eternal life, but His words are the manna from heaven for the soul to feed upon and receive spiritual strength. The Bible is the great standard of right and wrong, clearly defining sin and holiness. Its living principles, running through our lives like threads of gold, are our only safeguard in trial and temptation. CT 422.2"
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
Both passages emphasize the Bible as a source of guidance and strength. EGW expands on the idea of the Bible as nourishment and a standard, while Psalms focuses on its illuminating quality. The connection is strong and meaningful.
"And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst."
The EGW passage uses the metaphor of 'manna from heaven' to describe the Bible's nourishing effect on the soul, which parallels Jesus's self-description as the 'bread of life' in John 6:35.
"God cares for us as intelligent beings, and He has given us His word as a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Its teachings have a vital bearing upon our prosperity in all the relations of life. Even in our temporal affairs it will be a wiser guide than any other counselor. Its divine instruction points the only way to true success. There is no social position, no phase of human experience, for which the study of the Bible is not an essential preparation. CT 422.4"
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
EGW directly quotes and applies Psalm 119:105, making this a clear and explicit allusion.