"The Training of Colporteurs Encouraged by her assurance that special help would be given those who would persevere in faith, a number of young men were persuaded to make another effort to do self-supporting work in the sale of literature, but they pointed out that they must be furnished with a better supply of salable books. LS 285"
"Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;"
The EGW passage speaks of the need for more colporteurs and providing them with resources, which aligns with the theme of a plentiful harvest but few laborers in Matthew 9:37.
"persecution. But if steadfast to principle, you will find, as did Daniel, a present helper and deliverer in the God whom you serve. Now is the time to cultivate integrity of character. The Bible is full of rich gems of promise to those who love and fear God. LS 285.1"
"My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt."
The EGW passage explicitly references Daniel's experience as an example of God's deliverance for those steadfast in principle, directly alluding to Daniel 6:22.
"“To all who are engaged in the missionary work I would say, Hide in Jesus. Let not self but Christ appear in all your labors. When the work goes hard, and you become discouraged and are tempted to abandon it, take your Bible, bow upon your knees before God, and say, ‘Here, Lord, Thy word is pledged.’ Throw your weight upon His promises, and every one of them will be fulfilled.” Historical Sketches of the Foreign Missions of the Seventh-day Adventists, 153 . LS 285.2"
"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
The EGW passage echoes the sentiment of Galatians 2:20, emphasizing the importance of Christ's presence and work in the believer's life, rather than self-reliance, particularly in missionary work. The idea of 'hiding in Jesus' and letting 'Christ appear' aligns with the concept of being 'crucified with Christ' and Christ living in the believer.
"Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)"
The EGW passage directly applies the principle of trusting in God's promises, as highlighted in Hebrews 10:23. The encouragement to 'throw your weight upon His promises' directly reflects the call to 'hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)'.
"When the discouraging reports of the colporteurs had reached a climax, she would urge that notwithstanding all these difficulties, the workers must have faith that success would attend their labors. Repeatedly she assured that disheartened colporteurs that it had been shown her that books could be sold in Europe in such a way as to give support to the workers, and bring to the publishing house sufficient returns to enable it to produce more books. LS 285.3"
"Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)"
The EGW passage illustrates the principle of unwavering faith and trust in God's promises, even in the face of discouraging reports, mirroring the message of Hebrews 10:23. The assurance of success despite difficulties aligns with the call to hold fast to faith because God is faithful.
"Elder J. G. Matteson testified that he had made every effort to encourage and train colporteurs, and that they had succeeded in selling the periodicals and smaller books; but the returns were not sufficient to support them properly, and he was in great perplexity to know what could be done to bring better results. He said that, with the encouragement received from Mrs. White, he was resolved to try once more. LS 285.5"
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
The EGW passage describes a situation where encouragement and renewed resolve are found despite difficulties, which thematically parallels the idea of finding strength in weakness through Christ's grace, as expressed in 2 Corinthians 12:9. While not a direct quote, the underlying principle of relying on divine support in times of inadequacy is present.