"A Lesson of Trust “Ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee: ... and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.” “Go to the ant; ... consider her ways.” “Behold the birds.” “Consider the ravens.” Job 12:7, 8 ; Proverbs 6:6 ; Matthew 6:26 , R.V.; Luke 12:24 . Ed 117"
"Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:"
Ellen White directly references Proverbs 6:6 in this passage.
"Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?"
Ellen White directly references Matthew 6:26 in this passage.
"Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?"
Ellen White directly references Luke 12:24 in this passage.
"The lesson is one needed by many. Talent is too much idolized, and station too much coveted. There are too many who will do nothing unless they are recognized as leaders; too many who must receive praise, or they have no interest to labor. What we need to learn is faithfulness in making the utmost use of the powers and opportunities we have, and contentment in the lot to which Heaven assigns us. Ed 117.1"
"Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called."
Both passages address contentment and fulfilling one's role. The EGW passage expands on the idea of being content with one's assigned 'lot' or 'calling,' echoing the sentiment in 1 Corinthians 7:20.