"interest in our institutions, and who will stand for the right, unaffected by any influence with which they may come in contact?” LS 248.1"
"Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."
Both passages use the imagery of 'standing' for what is right in the face of opposition. The Ephesians verse speaks of withstanding in the evil day, while the EGW quote speaks of standing for the right, unaffected by negative influences.
"Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong."
Both passages contain the phrase 'stand fast' or 'stand' in the context of faith and strength. The EGW passage calls for people to 'stand for the right,' while the Corinthians verse urges believers to 'stand fast in the faith.'
"With tears he expressed his anxiety for our institutions at Battle Creek. Said he: “My life has been given to the upbuilding of these institutions. It seems like death to leave them. They are as my children, and I cannot separate my interest from them. These institutions are the Lord's instrumentalities to do a specific work. Satan seeks to hinder and defeat every means by which the Lord is working for the salvation of men. If the great adversary can mould these institutions according to the world's standard, his object is gained. It is my greatest anxiety to have the right man in the right place. If those who stand in responsible positions are weak in moral power and vacillating in principle, inclined to lead toward the world, there are enough who will be led. Evil influences must not prevail. I would rather die than live to see these institutions mismanaged, or turned aside from the purpose for which they were brought into existence. LS 248.2"
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
The EGW passage describes the struggle against Satan's influence on institutions, which parallels the spiritual warfare described in Ephesians 6:12. Both passages highlight the unseen forces working against God's purposes.
"“In my relations to this cause I have been longest and most closely connected with the publishing work. Three times have I fallen, stricken with paralysis, through my devotion to this branch of the cause. Now that God has given me renewed physical and mental strength, I feel that I can serve His cause as I have never been able to serve it before. I must see the publishing work prosper. It is interwoven with my very existence. If I forget the interests of this work, let my right hand forget her cunning.” LS 248.3"
"If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning."
EGW directly quotes and applies the sentiment of Psalm 137:5 to her dedication to the publishing work.