"Work and Education “Our minds have been much exercised day and night in regard to our schools. How shall they be conducted? And what shall be the education and training of the youth? Where shall our Australasian Bible School be located? I was awakened this morning at one o'clock with a heavy burden upon my soul. The subject of education has been presented before me in different lines, in varied aspects, by many illustrations, and with direct specification, now upon one point, and again upon another. I feel, indeed, that we have much to learn. We are ignorant in regard to many things. LS 350"
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."
Both passages deal with seeking wisdom from God, particularly in the context of education and guidance. EGW expresses a need for understanding and direction, mirroring the sentiment in James 1:5 about asking God for wisdom.
"“In writing and speaking upon the life of John the Baptist and the life of Christ, I have tried to present that which has been presented to me in regard to the education of our youth. We are under obligation to God to study this subject candidly; for it is worthy of close, critical examination upon every side.... LS 350.2"
"Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me."
Both passages encourage careful and critical study. John 5:39 urges searching the scriptures, while the EGW passage emphasizes the need for candid and critical examination of the life of John the Baptist and Christ. The EGW passage is applying the principle of studying scripture to a specific topic.