"degree dependent upon physical strength and activity; whatever promotes physical health, promotes the development of a strong mind and a well-balanced character. Without health no one can as distinctly understand or as completely fulfill his obligations to himself, to his fellow beings, or to his Creator. Therefore the health should be as faithfully guarded as the character. A knowledge of physiology and hygiene should be the basis of all educational effort. Ed 195.1"
"What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s."
EGW's emphasis on caring for the body and understanding its needs aligns with the principle in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 that the body is a temple of the Holy Spirit and should be used to glorify God.
"Though the facts of physiology are now so generally understood, there is an alarming indifference in regard to the principles of health. Even of those who have a knowledge of these principles, there are few who put them in practice. Inclination or impulse is followed as blindly as if life were controlled by mere chance rather than by definite and unvarying laws. Ed 195.2"
"Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened."
Both passages discuss a disconnect between knowledge and practice. Romans 1:21 speaks of knowing God but not glorifying Him, leading to darkened hearts. EGW speaks of knowing health principles but not practicing them, leading to life being controlled by chance. The connection is thematic, but not a strong, direct parallel.
"The youth, in the freshness and vigor of life, little realize the value of their abounding energy. A treasure more precious than gold, more essential to advancement than learning or rank or riches—how lightly it is held! how rashly squandered! How many a man, sacrificing health in the struggle for riches or power, has almost reached the object of his desire, only to fall helpless, while another, possessing superior physical endurance, grasped the longed-for prize! Through morbid conditions, the result of neglecting the laws of health, how many have been led into evil practices, to the sacrifice of every hope for this world and the next! Ed 195.3"
"How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!"
Both passages compare wisdom/understanding to material wealth. Proverbs 16:16 explicitly states that wisdom is better than gold. EGW states that energy is more precious than gold. The principle of valuing something more than riches is present in both.
"The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head."
Both passages discuss the value of youth and strength. Proverbs 20:29 directly states that the glory of young men is their strength. EGW laments that youth don't realize the value of their energy. The connection is thematic.