"Some workers pull with all the power that God has given them, but they have not yet learned that they should not pull alone. Instead of isolating themselves, let them draw in harmony with their fellow-laborers. Unless they do this, their activity will work at the wrong time and in the wrong way. They will often work counter to that which God would have done, and thus their work is worse than wasted. GW 488.1"
"Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour."
The EGW passage emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration, echoing the sentiment in Ecclesiastes 4:9 that two are better than one for labor.
"On the other hand, the leaders among God's people are to guard against the danger of condemning the methods of individual workers who are led by the Lord to do a special work that but few are fitted to do. Let brethren in responsibility be slow to criticize movements that are not in perfect harmony with their methods of labor. Let them never suppose that every plan should reflect their own personality. Let them not fear to trust another's methods; for by withholding their confidence from a brother laborer who, with humility and consecrated zeal, is doing a special work in God's appointed way, they are retarding the advancement of the Lord's cause. GW 488.2"
"Who art thou that judgest another man’s servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand."
The EGW passage warns against judging or criticizing the methods of other workers led by the Lord, aligning with the principle in Romans 14:4 that each servant is accountable to their own master (God).
"God can and will use those who have not had a thorough education in the schools of men. A doubt of His power to do this, is manifest unbelief; it is limiting the omnipotent power of the One with whom nothing is impossible. O for less of this uncalled-for, distrustful caution! It leaves so many forces of the church unused; it closes up the way, so that the Holy Spirit cannot use men; it keeps in idleness those who are willing and anxious to labor in Christ's lines; it discourages from entering the work many who would become efficient laborers together with God, if they were given a fair chance. GW 488.3"
"But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible."
The EGW passage directly references the idea that God can use those without formal education, echoing the sentiment in Matthew 19:26 that with God all things are possible. It's a clear application of the verse's principle to a specific context.