"Love and loyalty to Christ are the spring of all true service. In the heart touched by His love, there is begotten a desire to work for Him. Let this desire be encouraged and rightly guided. Whether in the home, the neighborhood, or the school, the presence of the poor, the afflicted, the ignorant, or the unfortunate should be regarded, not as a misfortune, but as affording precious opportunity for service. Ed 268.2"
"For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:"
Both passages connect love for Christ with a motivation to serve. The EGW passage expands on the idea that love for Christ compels us to action, which is the core principle of 2 Corinthians 5:14.
"For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another."
Both passages emphasize serving others through love. Galatians 5:13 encourages service through love, while the EGW passage highlights love for Christ as the motivation for service to others.
"The church is organized for service; and in a life of service to Christ, connection with the church is one of the first steps. Loyalty to Christ demands the faithful performance of church duties. This is an important part of one's training; and in a church imbued with the Master's life, it will lead directly to effort for the world without. Ed 268.6"
"Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular."
Both passages relate to the church as a body and the importance of its members. The EGW passage emphasizes the church's role in service, while 1 Corinthians 12:27 describes the church as the body of Christ with individual members.