"The teaching in our schools is not to be the same as in other colleges and seminaries. It is not to be of an inferior order; the knowledge essential to prepare a people to stand in the great day of God is to be made the all- important theme. The students are to be fitted to serve God, not only in this life, but in the future life. The Lord requires that our schools shall fit students for the kingdom to which they are bound. Thus they will be prepared to blend in the holy, happy harmony of the redeemed.... GW 72.1"
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
Both passages emphasize prioritizing God's kingdom. Matthew 6:33 speaks of seeking the kingdom first, and EGW speaks of preparing students for the kingdom.
"is to be their weapon of defense. God has given us light on His word, that we may give this light to our fellow- men. The truth spoken by Christ will reach hearts. A “Thus saith the Lord” will fall upon the ear with power, and fruit will appear wherever honest service is done.— Counsels to Teachers, 535-540 . GW 72.2"
"And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:"
Both passages discuss the importance of God's word as a weapon or defense. Ephesians 6:17 mentions the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, and EGW speaks of the power of 'Thus saith the Lord'.