"In acquiring earthly knowledge, men have thought to gain a treasure; and they have laid the Bible aside, ignorant that it contains a treasure worth everything else. A failure to study and obey God's word has brought confusion into the world. Men have left the guardianship of Christ for the guardianship of the great rebel, the prince of darkness. Strange fire has been mingled with the sacred. The accumulation of things that minister to lust and ambition has brought upon the world the judgment of heaven. CT 440.1"
"If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;"
The EGW quote contrasts the pursuit of earthly knowledge with the neglect of the Bible, which contains a far greater treasure. This aligns with Proverbs 2:4, which speaks of seeking wisdom as one would seek hidden treasures. The connection is thematic and relevant.
"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."
Both passages emphasize the importance of scripture and the dangers of neglecting it in favor of worldly knowledge. The EGW passage expands on the consequences of this neglect, while the Bible verse highlights the wisdom gained through scripture.
"When in difficulty, philosophers and men of science try to satisfy their minds without appealing to God. They ventilate their philosophy in regard to the heavens and the earth, accounting for plagues, pestilences, epidemics, earthquakes, and famines by their supposed science. Questions relating to creation and providence they attempt to solve by saying, This is a law of nature. CT 440.2"
"Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,"
Both passages address the idea of people relying on their own wisdom and understanding, rather than acknowledging God. The EGW passage specifically mentions philosophers and scientists, while Romans 1:22 speaks more generally about those who profess to be wise but become fools.