Jesus Himself never purchased peace by compromise. His heart overflowed with love for the whole human race, but He was never indulgent to their sins. He was too much their friend to remain silent while they were pursuing a course that would ruin their souls,—the souls He had purchased with His own blood. He labored that man should be true to himself, true to his higher and eternal interest. The servants of Christ are called to the same work, and they should beware lest, in seeking to prevent discord, they surrender the truth. They are to “follow after the things which make for peace” ( Romans 14:19 ); but real peace can never be secured by compromising principle. And no man can be true to principle without exciting opposition. A Christianity that is spiritual will be opposed by the children of disobedience. But Jesus bade His disciples, “Fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul.” Those who are true to God need not fear the power of men nor the enmity of Sata…
"Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another."
Ellen White directly references Romans 14:19 in this passage.
"It is Satan's work to fill men's hearts with doubt. He leads them to look upon God as a stern judge. He tempts them to sin, and then to regard themselves as too vile to approach their heavenly Father or to excite His pity. The Lord understands all this. Jesus assures His disciples of God's sympathy for them in their needs and weaknesses. Not a sigh is breathed, not a pain felt, not a grief pierces the soul, but the throb vibrates to the Father's heart. DA 356.2"
"Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it."
The EGW passage describes Satan's deceptive tactics, which align with the description of Satan as a liar and deceiver in John 8:44. While not a direct quote, the theme of Satan's influence is clearly present.
"Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him."
The EGW passage speaks of God's sympathy and understanding of human suffering, which parallels the sentiment expressed in Psalm 103:13 about a father's pity for his children. Both passages highlight God's compassionate nature.
"Not even a sparrow falls to the ground without the Father's notice. Satan's hatred against God leads him to hate every object of the Saviour's care. He seeks to mar the handiwork of God, and he delights in destroying even the dumb creatures. It is only through God's protecting care that the birds are preserved to gladden us with their songs of joy. But He does not forget even the sparrows. “Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.” DA 356.4"
"Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father."
The EGW passage directly alludes to Matthew 10:29, referencing the sparrow falling to the ground and the Father's notice. The context and wording are very similar.
"Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows."
The EGW passage directly quotes Matthew 10:31, reinforcing the idea of God's care and the value of humans compared to sparrows.