"Visiting Homes When a minister has presented the gospel message from the pulpit, his work is only begun. There is personal work for him to do. He should visit the people in their homes, talking and praying with them in earnestness and humility. There are families who will never be reached by the truths of God's word unless the stewards of His grace enter their homes and point them to the higher way. But the hearts of those who do this work must throb in unison with the heart of Christ. GW 187"
"And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,"
Both passages emphasize the importance of teaching and ministering to people in their homes, not just in public settings. Acts 20:20 provides a biblical example of this practice, which EGW reinforces.
"So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us."
Both passages highlight the personal investment and affection that ministers should have for the people they serve. EGW emphasizes the minister's heart being in unison with Christ, while 1 Thessalonians 2:8 speaks of imparting not only the gospel but also one's own soul.
"Much is comprehended in the command, “Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that My house may be filled.” [ Luke 14:23 .] Let ministers teach the truth in families, drawing close to those for whom they labor; and as they thus co-operate with God, He will clothe them with spiritual power. Christ will guide them in their work, giving them words to speak that will sink deep into the hearts of the listeners. GW 187.2"
"And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled."
Ellen White directly references Luke 14:23 in this passage.