"Looking to Men for Counsel Some of our conferences are weak in Christian experience because their leading men—and the people have followed their example—have sought for the approval of man with far greater anxiety than for the approval of God. They have looked to man for help and counsel more than to God. They have made men their burden- bearers, and have accepted human wisdom just when and where they should have depended upon God. And too often those of whom they sought counsel needed help themselves; for their souls were not right with God. The presidents of our conferences have become weak and inefficient by making flesh their arm. Trust in the wisdom of man does not facilitate growth in grace and in the knowledge of Christ. GW 414"
"Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord."
The EGW passage directly echoes the sentiment and language of Jeremiah 17:5, particularly the phrase 'making flesh his arm.'
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
The EGW passage directly contrasts trusting in man with trusting in God, which aligns with the principle of Proverbs 3:5-6. The idea of not relying on one's own understanding and acknowledging God is present in both.
"lowliness of heart, that they might become co-laborers with Him. And if they would improve these opportunities, if they would be willing to learn, willing to see their deficiencies, and in the light of a pure example to become all that Christ would have them, then they would be a great blessing to the church. GW 414.1 Thus the Lord Jesus is still dealing with men. Some who are imperfect in character are connected with solemn, sacred interests; and when chosen for a special work, they should not feel that their own wisdom is sufficient, that they need not be counseled, reproved, and instructed. Brethren, if you feel thus, you will separate from the Source of your strength, and will be in peril. You may be left to your own supposed sufficiency, to do as Judas did,—betray your Lord.... GW 414.2"
"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 humility and learning from Christ. Matthew 11:29 directly calls for learning from Christ's meekness and lowliness, while EGW stresses the need for lowliness of heart and willingness to learn in order to be co-laborers with Him.
"For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building."
Both passages speak of being co-laborers with God. 1 Corinthians 3:9 explicitly states that believers are laborers together with God, while EGW uses the phrase 'co-laborers with Him' in the context of serving God.