"N ot to Hedge Up the Way Let not those who write for our papers make unkind thrusts and allusions that will certainly do harm, and that will hedge up the way, and hinder us from doing the work that we should do in order to reach all classes, the Catholics included. It is our work to speak the truth in love, and not to mix in with the truth the unsanctified elements of the natural heart, and speak things that savor of the same spirit possessed by our enemies. All sharp thrusts will come back upon us in double measure when the power is in the hands of those who can exercise it for our injury. GW 326"
"But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:"
EGW's statement about speaking the truth in love directly reflects the principle outlined in Ephesians 4:15.
"Over and over the message has been given to me, that we are not to say one word, not to publish one sentence, especially by way of personalities,—unless positively essential in vindicating the truth,—that will stir up our enemies against us, and arouse their passions to a white heat. Our work will soon be closed up; and soon the time of trouble, such as never was, will come upon us, of which we have but little idea. GW 326.2"
"For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be."
EGW's reference to a time of trouble such as never was is a clear parallel to Matthew 24:21, which describes the Great Tribulation.
"The Lord wants His workers to represent Him, the great missionary worker. The manifestation of rashness always does harm. The properties essential for Christian life must be learned daily in the school of Christ. He who is careless and heedless in uttering words or in writing words for publication to be sent broadcast into the world, sending forth expressions that can never be taken back, is disqualifying himself to be entrusted with the sacred work that devolves upon Christ's followers at this time. Those who practice giving harsh thrusts, are forming habits that will strengthen by repetition, and will have to be repented of. We should carefully examine our ways and our spirit, and see in what manner we are doing the work given us of God, a work which involves the destiny of souls. The very highest obligation is resting upon us. GW 326.3"
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
The idea of representing God through good works and avoiding rashness aligns with the principle of letting one's light shine, as described in Matthew 5:16.