"“Sunday evening, August 19, I spoke by invitation at the Sanitarium.... I addressed the crowded congregation from the words: ‘He that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and His ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.’ 1 Peter 3:10-12 .... LS 270.2"
"For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil."
Ellen White directly references 1 Peter 3:10-12 in this passage.
"“The path of obedience to God is the path of virtue, of health and happiness. The plan of salvation, as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, opens up a way whereby man may secure happiness and prolong his days upon the earth, as well as enjoy the favor of heaven, and secure that future life which measures with the life of God.... LS 270.3"
"My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee."
Both passages connect obedience to God with a longer and happier life. The EGW passage speaks of "the path of obedience" leading to "health and happiness" and "prolong his days," while Proverbs 3:1-2 promises "length of days, and long life, and peace" for keeping God's commandments. The thematic parallel is strong.
"Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them."
Both passages connect obedience/love of God's law with peace, happiness, and well-being. EGW expands on this theme, linking it to salvation and prolonged life, while the Psalm focuses on peace. The connection is thematic and meaningful.
"“The assurance of God's approval will promote physical health. It fortifies the soul against doubt, perplexity, and excessive grief, that so often sap the vital forces and induce nervous diseases of a most debilitating and distressing character. The Lord has pledged His unfailing word that His eye shall be over the righteous, and His ear open to their prayer.... LS 270.4"
"For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil."
EGW directly alludes to the idea that 'His eye shall be over the righteous, and His ear open to their prayer,' which is a clear reference to 1 Peter 3:12. The wording is very similar, indicating a direct connection.
"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones."
Both passages link a positive mental/spiritual state (assurance of God's approval/merry heart) with physical health. EGW elaborates on the negative effects of doubt and grief, while Proverbs focuses on the contrasting effect of a broken spirit. The connection is strong and thematic.