"of nearly $250,000, and a yearly output of over a million dollars in religious and educational literature. LS 458.2 “God revealed to Mrs. White that a great work would be done upon the Pacific coast and in the cities around the bay. This began to materialize very early; for church buildings were erected in Oakland and San Francisco in 1875 and 1876. In helping to build these churches, Mr. and Mrs. White sold all they had in the East. LS 458.3"
"But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:"
The EGW passage describes the Whites selling their possessions to support church building. Matthew 6:20 encourages laying up treasures in heaven. The connection is that the Whites are sacrificing earthly possessions for a spiritual cause, aligning with the principle of investing in eternal rewards.
"“Mrs. White was intimately connected with the starting of the college at Healdsburg, from which laborers have gone forth to all parts of the world. That school is now continued in Pacific Union College, near St. Helena, which has also received her hearty support. LS 458.4"
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:"
The EGW passage discusses the establishment of a college to train laborers to spread the gospel. Matthew 28:19 is the Great Commission, commanding believers to go and teach all nations. The college directly supports the fulfillment of this command.
"“Having borne a great burden in the building up of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, Elder and Mrs. White took special pleasure in encouraging a like work in California, which resulted in the development of the St. Helena Sanitarium—started as the Rural Health Retreat. A lifelong physical sufferer, Mrs. White's sympathies have ever been drawn out to the afflicted. In connection with three other medical missionary enterprises in California, —at Paradise Valley, near San Diego; at Glendale, near Los Angeles; and at Loma Linda,—Mrs. White has borne heroic burdens and rendered great assistance. This is especially true of the College of Medical Evangelists at Loma Linda. LS 458.5"
"And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."
The EGW passage describes Mrs. White's involvement in establishing and supporting medical institutions, particularly those focused on helping the afflicted. This aligns with the principle of Matthew 25:40, where acts of service to the 'least of these' are equated to serving Christ. The passage highlights her compassion and practical assistance to those in need.
"Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."
The EGW passage describes Mrs. White's involvement in building up sanitariums and her sympathy for the afflicted. This aligns with the concept of bearing one another's burdens, as described in Galatians 6:2. Her work in establishing medical institutions and assisting those suffering from illness can be seen as a practical application of this principle.