"upbuilding of Christian character. The most essential points of our faith should be stamped upon the memory of the young. They have had a glimpse of these truths, but not such an acquaintance as would lead them to look upon their study with favor. Our youth should read that which will have a healthful, sanctifying effect upon the mind. This they need in order to be able to discern what is true religion. There is much good reading that is not sanctifying. LS 448.2"
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
The EGW passage echoes the principle of Philippians 4:8 by emphasizing the importance of reading material that has a 'healthful, sanctifying effect' on the mind, aligning with the call to think on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report.
"“Now is our time and opportunity to labor for the young people. Tell them that we are now in a perilous crisis, and we want to know how to discern true godliness. Our young people need to be helped, uplifted, and encouraged, but in the right manner, not, perhaps, as they would desire it, but in a way that will help them to have sanctified minds. They need good, sanctifying religion more than anything else. LS 448.3"
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."
Both passages address the importance of youth and the need for them to be examples of faith and purity. The EGW passage emphasizes the need for 'sanctified minds' and 'good, sanctifying religion,' which aligns with the call to be an example in 'spirit, in faith, in purity' in 1 Timothy 4:12.
"“I do not expect to live long. My work is nearly done. Tell our young people that I want my words to encourage them in that manner of life that will be most attractive to the heavenly intelligences.” LS 448.4"
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:"
Both passages reflect on the completion of one's life work and a sense of nearing death. Paul's statement is more assertive about having finished the course, while White's is a more gentle expression of her work being nearly done. The connection is thematic, not a direct quote or allusion.