"There is no time and no money for charity. And often the home table is stinted. The food is ill selected and hastily prepared, and the demands of nature are but partially supplied. The result is wrong habits of diet, which create disease or lead to intemperance. Ed 247.1"
"But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel."
Both passages emphasize the importance of providing for one's family. EGW's statement about neglecting the home table and 1 Timothy's assertion that failing to provide for one's household is akin to denying the faith are directly related.
"He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich."
Both passages address the consequences of prioritizing pleasure and indulgence over more practical needs, leading to poverty or negative health outcomes. The connection is thematic rather than a direct principle.
"The love of display produces extravagance, and in many young people kills the aspiration for a nobler life. Instead of seeking an education, they early engage in some occupation to earn money for indulging the passion for dress. And through this passion many a young girl is beguiled to ruin. Ed 247.2"
"With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him. He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks; Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life."
Both passages describe how a focus on outward appearance and indulgence can lead to ruin, particularly for young women. Proverbs 7 describes seduction, while EGW describes being 'beguiled to ruin' through a passion for dress. The connection is a thematic parallel.
"But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition."
Both passages warn against the dangers of pursuing wealth and material possessions, which can lead to temptation, ruin, and a loss of spiritual focus. The connection is thematic, focusing on the pitfalls of materialism.
"In many a home the family resources are overtaxed. The father, unable to supply the demands of the mother and the children, is tempted to dishonesty, and again dishonor and ruin are the result. Ed 247.3"
"He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want."
Both passages address the consequences of financial mismanagement and the temptation to dishonesty when resources are strained. While Proverbs 22:16 focuses on oppressing the poor, EGW focuses on the father's temptation to dishonesty due to family demands. The underlying theme of financial pressure leading to negative outcomes connects them.
"Even the day and the services of worship are not exempt from fashion's domination. Rather they afford opportunity for the greater display of her power. The church is made a parade ground, and the fashions are studied more than the sermon. The poor, unable to meet the demands of custom, stay away from church altogether. The day of rest is spent in idleness, and by the youth often in associations that are demoralizing. Ed 247.4 At school, the girls are by unsuitable and uncomfortable clothing unfitted either for study or for recreation. Their minds are preoccupied, and the teacher has a difficult task to awaken their interest. Ed 247.5"
"And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward."
Both passages address the issue of outward appearance and its impact on worship and spiritual focus. While Matthew 6:5 specifically condemns hypocritical prayer for show, EGW broadens the critique to include fashion and display within the church setting. The connection is thematic, revolving around the danger of prioritizing outward appearances over genuine spiritual devotion.
"sunset glory, explore the treasures of wood and field; let them learn the pleasure of cultivating plants and flowers; and the importance of an additional ribbon or ruffle will sink into insignificance. Ed 247.6"
"And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these."
Both passages encourage a focus on nature and its beauty as a way to diminish the importance of material possessions and outward adornment. EGW's reference to 'sunset glory' and cultivating plants echoes the sentiment in Matthew 6:28-29 about considering the lilies of the field. The connection is strong and thematic.
"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork."
Both passages connect nature with God's glory. EGW encourages exploring 'the treasures of wood and field,' while Psalm 19:1 states that 'the heavens declare the glory of God.' The connection is thematic, focusing on nature as a revelation of God's character.