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"“Taking the Bible as the supreme guide of her life, she became fully convinced, by its teaching, that the second coming of Christ was near at hand. On this point she never wavered, and, believing it with her whole soul, she felt that the one supreme purpose of every individual at this time should be to live a blameless life in Christ, and to devote every resource at command to the salvation of the lost. LS 468.2"
Related principle 80% 2 Peter 1:19
"We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:"
Both passages emphasize the importance of adhering to scripture and preparing for the second coming of Christ. While not a direct quote, the sentiment is similar.
"“This view led her to unceasing prayer for the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. Her yearning for this divine presence was answered beyond all that she had conceived.... Her life of full surrender, obedience, and prayer for divine help was rewarded by the bestowal of the gift of prophecy, one of the choicest of all the gifts of the Spirit. LS 468.3"
Likely biblical basis 90% Luke 11:13
"If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?"
The EGW passage directly reflects the principle in Luke 11:13 that God gives the Holy Spirit to those who ask. It describes her unceasing prayer for the Holy Spirit and the subsequent bestowal of the gift of prophecy.
"“In December, 1844, the Holy Spirit gave her a revelation of the second coming of Christ. In this vision of the future there was given a view of the glorious reward that awaits the redeemed and the terrible fate that will come to all who refuse to serve their Lord and Master. This view of the destiny of the human family made a profound impression upon her heart. Here she received her appointment as a messenger of God. She felt that God was commanding her to give this message of light and salvation to others. LS 468.4"
Related principle 85% Revelation 1:1
"The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:"
Both passages describe a revelation given by God concerning future events, specifically related to the second coming and the destiny of humanity. The EGW passage describes her receiving a vision, similar to John receiving the Revelation of Jesus Christ.

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