"Many, knowing how trying are the duties of the physician and how few opportunities physicians have for release from care, even upon the Sabbath, will not choose this for their lifework. But the great enemy is constantly seeking to destroy the workmanship of God's hands, and men of culture and intelligence are called for to combat his cruel power. More of the right kind of men are needed to devote themselves to this profession. Painstaking effort should be made to induce suitable men to qualify themselves for this work. They should be men whose characters are based upon the broad principles of the word of God—men who possess a natural energy, force, and perseverance that will enable them to reach a high standard of excellence. CT 472.2"
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
Both passages address a struggle against evil forces. EGW speaks of combating the 'great enemy' and his 'cruel power,' while Ephesians 6:12 describes wrestling against 'principalities' and 'powers.' The context of EGW's statement, calling for intelligent and cultured individuals to become physicians, suggests a battle against disease and suffering, which aligns with the broader spiritual warfare theme in Ephesians.