"Ministers of the gospel, God's messengers to their fellow-men, should never lose sight of their mission and their responsibilities. If they lose their connection with heaven, they are in greater danger than others, and can exert a stronger influence for wrong. Satan watches them continually, waiting for some weakness to develop, through which he may make a successful attack upon them. And how he triumphs when he succeeds! for an ambassador for Christ, off his guard, allows the great adversary to secure many souls to himself. GW 17.1"
"Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God."
EGW uses the concept of ministers as 'ambassadors for Christ' which is directly stated in 2 Corinthians 5:20. The passage expands on the responsibility that comes with that role.
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:"
The EGW passage discusses Satan's attacks on ministers, which aligns with the warning in 1 Peter 5:8 about the devil seeking whom he may devour. Both passages highlight the need for vigilance against spiritual attacks.
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
The EGW passage discusses the spiritual battle ministers face, which is a theme also present in Ephesians 6:12, which speaks of wrestling against spiritual wickedness.
"The true minister will do nothing that would belittle his sacred office. He will be circumspect in deportment, and wise in his course of action. He will work as Christ worked; he will do as Christ did. He will use all his powers in carrying the tidings of salvation to those who know it not. A deep hunger for the righteousness of Christ will fill his heart. Feeling his need, he will seek earnestly for the power that must come to him before he can present in simplicity, truthfulness, and humility the truth as it is in Jesus. GW 17.2"
"For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you."
The EGW passage directly references and applies the principle of following Christ's example, as stated in John 13:15.
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."
Both passages emphasize the importance of learning from Christ and adopting His meek and humble spirit, especially for ministers.
"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."
Both passages connect receiving power (from the Holy Spirit or a 'deep hunger for righteousness') with the ability to effectively share the message of salvation.