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"I had found it difficult to enjoy religion in the seminary, surrounded by influences calculated to attract the mind and lead it from God. For some time I felt a constant dissatisfaction with myself and my Christian attainments, and did not continually realize a lively sense of the mercy and love of God. Feelings of discouragement would come over me, and this caused me great anxiety of mind. LS 26.2"
Likely biblical basis 90% James 4:8
"Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded."
The EGW passage describes a feeling of distance from God and a desire for a closer relationship, which directly reflects the principle in James 4:8 of drawing near to God.
Related principle 75% Galatians 5:17
"For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would."
Both passages describe an internal struggle. EGW describes a struggle to maintain faith amidst worldly influences, leading to discouragement. Galatians 5:17 describes the conflict between the flesh and the Spirit. While not a direct quote, the thematic parallel of internal conflict is present.

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