"It should be made plain that the government of God knows no compromise with evil. Neither in the home nor in the school should disobedience be tolerated. No parent or teacher who has at heart the well-being of those under his care will compromise with the stubborn self-will that defies authority or resorts to subterfuge or evasion in order to escape obedience. It is not love but sentimentalism that palters with wrongdoing, seeks by coaxing or bribes to secure compliance, and finally accepts some substitute in place of the thing required. Ed 290.4 “Fools make a mock at sin.” Proverbs 14:9 . We should beware of treating sin as a light thing. Terrible is its power over the wrongdoer. “His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.” Proverbs 5:22 . The greatest wrong done to a child or youth is to allow him to become fastened in the bondage of evil habit. Ed 291.1"
"Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour."
Ellen White directly references Proverbs 14:9 in this passage.
"His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins."
Ellen White directly references Proverbs 5:22 in this passage.
"Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word."
Both passages speak of God/His word as a source of protection. The EGW quote mentions protection from the power of evil, while Psalm 119:114 describes God as a hiding place and shield. The connection is in the shared theme of divine protection.
"In our efforts to correct evil, we should guard against a tendency to faultfinding or censure. Continual censure bewilders, but does not reform. With many minds, and often those of the finest susceptibility, an atmosphere of unsympathetic criticism is fatal to effort. Flowers do not unfold under the breath of a blighting wind. Ed 291.4"
"Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted."
The EGW passage directly echoes the principle of restoring someone in meekness and avoiding harsh criticism, as found in Galatians 6:1. Both emphasize the importance of a gentle and supportive approach when correcting faults.
"A child frequently censured for some special fault, comes to regard that fault as his peculiarity, something against which it is vain to strive. Thus are created discouragement and hopelessness, often concealed under an appearance of indifference or bravado. Ed 291.5"
"And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord."
Ephesians 6:4 warns against provoking children to wrath. The EGW passage directly addresses a way this can happen - through constant censure, leading to discouragement. The EGW passage amplifies the principle in Ephesians 6:4 by explaining a specific mechanism by which wrath is provoked.
"The true object of reproof is gained only when the wrongdoer himself is led to see his fault and his will is enlisted for its correction. When this is accomplished, point him to the source of pardon and power. Seek to preserve his self-respect and to inspire him with courage and hope. Ed 291.6"
"Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted."
Galatians 6:1 instructs those who are spiritual to restore someone overtaken in a fault with meekness. The EGW passage expands on this by explaining the goal of reproof: to lead the wrongdoer to see their fault and enlist their will for correction, and to preserve their self-respect. This is a clear amplification of the principle of restoration in meekness.
"So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow."
2 Corinthians 2:7 encourages forgiveness and comfort to prevent being swallowed up by sorrow. EGW's passage speaks of pointing the wrongdoer to pardon and power, preserving self-respect, and inspiring courage and hope. These actions directly align with the principle of comforting and preventing overwhelming sorrow. The connection is strong and directly applicable.