"Study the history of Joseph and of Daniel. The Lord did not prevent the plottings of men who sought to do them harm; but He caused all these devices to work for good to His servants, who amid trial and conflict preserved their faith and loyalty. GW 477.1"
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
The EGW passage uses the examples of Joseph and Daniel to illustrate the principle found in Romans 8:28. It highlights how God can use even negative circumstances to ultimately benefit those who love Him and remain faithful.
So long as we are in the world, we shall meet with adverse influences. There will be provocations to test the temper; and it is by meeting these in a right spirit that the Christian graces are developed. If Christ dwells in us, we shall be patient, kind, and forbearing, cheerful amid frets and irritations. Day by day and year by year we shall conquer self, and grow into a noble heroism. This is our allotted task; but it cannot be accomplished without help from Jesus, resolute decision, unwavering purpose, continual watchfulness, and unceasing prayer. Each one has a personal battle to fight. Not even God can make our characters noble or our lives useful, unless we become co-workers with Him. Those who decline the struggle lose the strength and joy of victory. GW 477.2 We need not keep our own record of trials and difficulties, griefs, and sorrows. All these things are written in the books, and heaven will take care of them. While we are counting up the disagreeable things, many things t…
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."
The EGW passage describes the development of Christian graces through trials and the indwelling of Christ, which aligns with the fruit of the Spirit described in Galatians 5:22-23. The passage emphasizes qualities like patience, kindness, and forbearance, which are also listed as fruits of the Spirit.
"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."
The EGW passage discusses facing adverse influences and temptations, and the need for God's help to overcome them. This aligns with the principle in 1 Corinthians 10:13, which assures believers that God will not allow them to be tempted beyond their ability and will provide a way of escape.