"The usefulness learned on the school farm is the very education that is most essential for those who go out as missionaries to many foreign fields. If this training is given with the glory of God in view, great results will be seen. No work will be more effectual than that done by those who, having obtained an education in practical life, go forth to mission fields with the message of truth, prepared to instruct as they have been instructed. The knowledge they have obtained in the tilling of the soil and other lines of manual work, and which they carry with them to their fields of labor, will make them a blessing even in heathen lands.— Special Testimonies, Series B, No. 11 pp. 27-30 . CT 534.1"
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
Both passages emphasize the importance of going out and teaching, particularly in foreign lands. The EGW passage specifies practical skills as part of this teaching, which aligns with the 'teaching them to observe all things' aspect of Matthew 28:20. The connection is thematic, focusing on missionary work and instruction.
"The teacher should not divorce himself from the church work. Those who conduct church schools and larger schools should regard it as their privilege, not only to teach in the school, but to bring into the church with which they are connected the same talents that are used in the school. Through their work and influence, power is to be brought into the church. They are to strive to bring the church to a higher standard. CT 534.2"
"But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal."
Both passages discuss the use of talents/gifts for the benefit of the community (church). The EGW passage focuses on teachers using their talents in the church, while 1 Corinthians 12:7 speaks of the manifestation of the Spirit given to each person for the common good. The connection lies in the idea of using one's abilities to benefit the larger group.
"every field of usefulness. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit these youth may be educated and trained so that all the powers will be given to God's service. CT 534.3"
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service."
Both passages emphasize dedicating oneself/one's abilities to God's service. The EGW passage speaks of youth being trained to give all their powers to God, while Romans 12:1 calls for presenting one's body as a living sacrifice. The core idea of dedicating oneself to God is present in both.