"When I again aroused to consciousness, it seemed to me that I had been asleep. I did not remember the accident, and was ignorant of the cause of my illness. A great cradle had been made for me, and in it I lay for many weeks. I was reduced almost to a skeleton. LS 18.2"
"I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind: I am like a broken vessel."
Both passages describe a state of being forgotten and likened to something broken or useless. The EGW passage describes a physical state of being bedridden and reduced, while the Psalm speaks of being forgotten. The connection is thematic, but not strong.
"At this time I began to pray the Lord to prepare me for death. When Christian friends visited the family, they would ask my mother if she had talked with me about dying. I overheard this, and it roused me. I desired to become a Christian, and prayed earnestly for the forgiveness of my sins. I felt a peace of mind resulting, and loved every one, feeling desirous that all should have their sins forgiven, and love Jesus as I did. LS 18.3"
"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:"
Both passages connect forgiveness of sins with peace. EGW describes feeling 'a peace of mind' after praying for forgiveness, while Romans 5:1 states that being justified by faith leads to peace with God. The connection is thematic, focusing on the result of justification/forgiveness.
"I gained strength very slowly. As I became able to join in play with my young friends, I was forced to learn the bitter lesson that our personal appearance often makes a difference in the treatment we receive from our companions. LS 18.4"
"But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart."
Both passages address the theme of outward appearance versus inner worth. EGW describes learning that personal appearance affects how others treat us, while 1 Samuel 16:7 emphasizes that God looks at the heart, not outward appearance. The connection is thematic, highlighting the contrast between human and divine perspectives on appearance.
"My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts? Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats? Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called? If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors."
Both passages address the issue of showing favoritism based on appearance. While the EGW passage is a personal anecdote and James 2 is a direct condemnation, they share a common theme.