"self-examination, and by faith cling to the divine promises, humbly continuing his efforts till he is satisfied that he has faithfully discharged his duty, and done everything in his power to gain the desired result. GW 371.1"
"Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?"
EGW's call for self-examination directly echoes the instruction in 2 Corinthians 13:5, urging believers to assess their faith and commitment.
"Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)"
Both passages emphasize holding fast to faith and promises. EGW's passage amplifies this by adding the element of self-examination and diligent effort alongside faith.
"***** God does not accept the most splendid service unless self is laid upon the altar, a living, consuming sacrifice. The root must be holy, else there can be no sound, healthy fruit, which alone is acceptable to God.... While worldly ambitions, worldly projects, and the greatest plans and purposes of men, will perish like the grass, “they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever.” [ Daniel 12:3 .]— Testimonies for the Church 7:248, 249 . GW 371.2"
"And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever."
Ellen White directly references Daniel 12:3 in this passage.
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service."
EGW directly references the concept of a 'living sacrifice' and the need for a holy foundation, echoing Romans 12:1. She also directly quotes Daniel 12:3.
"Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit."
EGW's statement about the 'root' needing to be holy to produce 'sound, healthy fruit' directly reflects the principle taught in Matthew 7:17 regarding good trees bearing good fruit.