"***** “Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in,” Christ bids us, “that My house may be filled.” [ Luke 14:23 .] In obedience to this word we must go to the heathen who are near us, and to those who are afar off. The “publicans and the harlots” must hear the Saviour's invitation. Through the kindness and long- suffering of His messengers, the invitation becomes a compelling power to uplift those who are sunken in the lowest depths of sin. GW 506.1"
"And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled."
Ellen White directly references Luke 14:23 in this passage.
"Christian motives demand that we work with a steady purpose, an undying interest, an ever-increasing importunity, for the souls whom Satan is seeking to destroy. Nothing is to chill the earnest, yearning energy for the salvation of the lost. GW 506.2"
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:"
Both passages emphasize the relentless pursuit of souls by an adversary (Satan/devil) and the need for earnest effort and vigilance.
"Mark how all through the word of God there is manifest the spirit of urgency, of imploring men and women to come to Christ. We must seize upon every opportunity, in private and in public, presenting every argument, urging every motive of infinite weight, to draw men to the Saviour. With all our power we must urge them to look unto Jesus, and to accept His life of self-denial and sacrifice. We must show that we expect them to give joy to the heart of Christ by using every one of His gifts in honoring His name.— The Ministry of Healing, 164-165 . GW 506.3"
"Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God."
Both passages highlight the urgency and importance of calling people to reconciliation with God/Christ. The EGW passage expands on the idea of imploring and urging, similar to Paul's role as an ambassador.
"***** It is not the length of time we labor, but our willingness and fidelity in the work, that makes it acceptable to God. In all our service a full surrender of self is demanded. The smallest duty done in sincerity and self- forgetfulness, is more pleasing to God than the greatest work when marred with self-seeking. He looks to see how much of the spirit of Christ we cherish, and how much of the likeness of Christ our work reveals. He regards more the love and faithfulness with which we work than the amount we do. GW 506.4"
"And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing."
Both passages emphasize that the motivation and spirit behind actions are more important than the actions themselves. 1 Corinthians 13:3 states that even great sacrifices are worthless without love, while the EGW passage states that small acts done with sincerity are more pleasing to God than great works done with self-seeking.
"His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord."
Both passages emphasize that faithfulness and willingness in service, rather than the amount of work done, are what God values. The parable of the talents rewards the faithful servant, echoing the EGW statement about willingness and fidelity.