"In these days much is said concerning the nature and importance of “higher education.” The true “higher education” is that imparted by Him with whom “is wisdom and strength” ( Job 12:13 ), out of whose mouth “cometh knowledge and understanding.” Proverbs 2:6 . Ed 14.1"
"For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding."
EGW directly quotes Proverbs 2:6 and connects it to the idea of God being the source of true higher education, making it a clear and intentional allusion.
"With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding."
Ellen White directly references Job 12:13 in this passage.
"In a knowledge of God all true knowledge and real development have their source. Wherever we turn, in the physical, the mental, or the spiritual realm; in whatever we behold, apart from the blight of sin, this knowledge is revealed. Whatever line of investigation we pursue, with a sincere purpose to arrive at truth, we are brought in touch with the unseen, mighty Intelligence that is working in and through all. The mind of man is brought into communion with the mind of God, the finite with the Infinite. The effect of such communion on body and mind and soul is beyond estimate. Ed 14.2"
"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent."
EGW's emphasis on knowing God as the source of all true knowledge and development aligns with the concept of eternal life being tied to knowing God and Jesus Christ, as stated in John 17:3. The connection is thematic and highlights the importance of a relationship with God for true understanding.
"For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ."
Both passages discuss the connection between the human mind and the divine, and the benefits of that connection. EGW expands on the idea of having the 'mind of Christ' by describing the communion between the finite and infinite.
"In this communion is found the highest education. It is God's own method of development. “Acquaint now thyself with Him” ( Job 22:21 ), is His message to mankind. The method outlined in these words was the method followed in the education of the father of our race. When in the glory of sinless manhood Adam stood in holy Eden, it was thus that God instructed him. Ed 14.3"
"Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee."
EGW directly quotes Job 22:21 and uses it as a basis for her argument about education and communion with God.
"In order to understand what is comprehended in the work of education, we need to consider both the nature of man and the purpose of God in creating him. We need to consider also the change in man's condition through the coming in of a knowledge of evil, and God's plan for still fulfilling His glorious purpose in the education of the human race. Ed 14.4"
"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them."
EGW's statement about understanding education by considering man's nature and God's purpose directly relates to the creation account in Genesis 1:27, where man is created in God's image. The verse provides the foundation for understanding man's original nature and God's purpose.