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"If we have injured others through any unjust business transaction, if we have overreached in trade, or defrauded any man, even though it be within the pale of the law, we should confess our wrong, and make restitution as far as lies in our power. It is right for us to restore not only that which we have taken, but all that it would have accumulated if put to a right and wise use during the time it has been in our possession. DA 556.2"
Likely biblical basis 95% Leviticus 6:4-5
"Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found, Or all that about which he hath sworn falsely; he shall even restore it in the principal, and shall add the fifth part more thereto, and give it unto him to whom it appertaineth, in the day of his trespass offering."
Both passages discuss restitution for wrongs committed, including adding a portion to the original amount. EGW's passage directly echoes the principle outlined in Leviticus.
"To Zacchaeus the Saviour said, “This day is salvation come to this house.” Not only was Zacchaeus himself blessed, but all his household with him. Christ went to his home to give him lessons of truth, and to instruct his household in the things of the kingdom. They had been shut out from the synagogues by the contempt of rabbis and worshipers; but now, the most favored household in all Jericho, they gathered in their own home about the divine Teacher, and heard for themselves the words of life. DA 556.3"
Direct citation 100% Luke 19:9
"And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham."
EGW directly quotes Luke 19:9. The surrounding context in DA 556.3 expands upon the implications of Jesus' statement to Zacchaeus.
Related principle 85% Acts 16:31
"And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house."
Both passages connect salvation with a household. While not a direct quote or allusion, the theme of salvation extending to the entire household is present in both.
"It is when Christ is received as a personal Saviour that salvation comes to the soul. Zacchaeus had received Jesus, not merely as a passing guest in his home, but as One to abide in the soul temple. The scribes and Pharisees accused him as a sinner, they murmured against Christ for becoming his guest, but the Lord recognized him as a son of Abraham. For “they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.” Galatians 3:7 . DA 556.4"
Direct citation 97% Galatians 3:7
"Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham."
Ellen White directly references Galatians 3:7 in this passage.

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