"The Teacher's Responsibility There is a work to be done for every teacher in our college. Not one is free from selfishness. If the moral and religious character of the teachers were what it should be, a better influence would be exerted upon the students. The teachers do not seek individually to perform their own work with an eye single to the glory of God. Instead of looking to Jesus and copying His life and character, they look to self, and aim too much to meet a human standard. CT 90"
"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
The EGW passage directly echoes the principle of doing all things to the glory of God, as stated in 1 Corinthians 10:31. It applies this principle specifically to the responsibility of teachers in a Christian college, urging them to focus on God's glory rather than self-interest.
"I wish I could impress upon every teacher a full sense of his responsibility for the influence which he exerts upon the young. Satan is untiring in his efforts to secure the service of our youth. With great care he is laying his snare for the inexperienced feet. The people of God should jealously guard against his devices. CT 90.2"
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:"
Both passages warn about the active and persistent efforts of Satan to deceive and ensnare people, particularly the young and inexperienced. They emphasize the need for vigilance and caution against his devices.
"God is the embodiment of benevolence, mercy, and love. Those who are truly connected with Him cannot be at variance with one another. His Spirit ruling in the heart will create harmony, love, and unity. The opposite of this is seen among the children of Satan. It is his work to stir up envy, strife, and jealousy. In the name of my Master I ask the professed followers of Christ, What fruit do you bear? CT 90.3"
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."
Both passages contrast the characteristics of those who are connected with God (bearing fruits of the Spirit like love, joy, peace) with those influenced by Satan (characterized by envy, strife, and jealousy). The EGW passage directly references the concept of 'fruit' as a measure of one's spiritual alignment.