"And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time."
The EGW passage directly alludes to the power described in Daniel 7:25, specifically the phrase 'given into his hand.' The context in GC 686.4 discusses the papacy's perceived control, mirroring the 'hand' imagery in Daniel.
"“This absolute submission is ennobled by its motive, and should be, continues the ... founder, ‘prompt, joyous and persevering; ... The obedient religious accomplishes joyfully that which his superiors have confided to him for the general good, assured that thereby he corresponds truly with the divine will.’”—The Comtesse R. de Courson, in Concerning Jesuits, page 6. GC 686.5"
"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Both passages emphasize doing things heartily and as if for a higher power. The EGW passage focuses on obedience to superiors with the assurance of aligning with the divine will, while the Bible verse encourages doing everything as if for the Lord. The thematic parallel is strong, highlighting the importance of sincere and dedicated effort in one's actions.
"Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
Both passages discuss obedience and doing the will of a higher power (superiors/God). The EGW passage emphasizes prompt, joyous, and persevering submission, while the Bible verse speaks of doing God's will from the heart. There's a clear thematic parallel regarding obedience and motivation.