"“We are members one of another.” In the formation of character, no other influences count so much as the influence of the home. The teacher's work should supplement that of the parents, but is not to take its place. In all that concerns the well-being of the child, it should be the effort of parents and teachers to co-operate. Ed 283.1"
"Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another."
EGW directly quotes Ephesians 4:25, making it an explicit allusion. The surrounding context in EGW further develops the idea of interconnectedness and cooperation, which aligns with the broader theme of unity in Ephesians.
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Both passages address the importance of proper upbringing and education. Proverbs 22:6 focuses on training a child, while EGW emphasizes the combined roles of home and school in shaping character. The principle of early influence is central to both.
"The work of co-operation should begin with the father and mother themselves, in the home life. In the training of their children they have a joint responsibility, and it should be their constant endeavor to act together. Let them yield themselves to God, seeking help from Him to sustain each other. Let them teach their children to be true to God, true to principle, and thus true to themselves and to all with whom they are connected. With such training, children when sent to school will not be a cause of disturbance or anxiety. They will be a support to their teachers, and an example and encouragement to their fellow pupils. Ed 283.2"
"And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up."
The EGW passage directly echoes the principle of Deuteronomy 6:6-7, emphasizing the importance of parents teaching their children about God and principle.