"Those teachers who do not daily bring the word of God into their life work, are in great peril. They have not a saving knowledge of God or of Christ. It is those who do not live the truth who are most inclined to invent sophistries to occupy the time and absorb the attention that ought to be given to the study of God's word. It is a fearful mistake for us to neglect the study of the Bible to investigate theories that are misleading, diverting minds from the words of Christ to fallacies of human production. LS 94.1"
"Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee."
Both passages emphasize the importance of adhering to sound doctrine and the word of God. 1 Timothy 4:16 directly encourages diligence in doctrine for self and others' salvation, while EGW warns against neglecting the Bible for misleading theories. The principle of prioritizing God's word is central to both.
"We need no fanciful teaching regarding the personality of God. What God desires us to know of Him is revealed in His word and His works. The beautiful things of nature reveal His character and His power as Creator. They are His gift to the race, to show His power, and to show that He is a God of love. But no one is authorized to say that God Himself in person is in flower or leaf or tree. These things are God's handiwork, revealing His love for mankind. LS 94.2"
"For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:"
Both passages highlight that God's character and power are revealed through creation. Romans 1:20 states that God's invisible attributes are understood through the things that are made, and EGW similarly asserts that nature reveals God's character and power as Creator.
"Christ is the perfect revelation of God. Let those who desire to know God, study the work and teaching of Christ. To those who receive Him and believe on Him, He gives power to become the sons of God. LS 94.3"
"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth."
Both passages emphasize Christ as the revelation of God. John 1:14 describes the Word (Christ) becoming flesh and dwelling among us, revealing God's glory. EGW states that Christ is the perfect revelation of God and encourages studying His work and teaching to know God.