"It is not safe for us to linger to contemplate the advantages to be reaped through yielding to Satan's suggestions. Sin means dishonor and disaster to every soul that indulges in it; but it is blinding and deceiving in its nature, and it will entice us with flattering presentations. If we venture on Satan's ground we have no assurance of protection from his power. So far as in us lies, we should close every avenue by which the tempter may find access to us. MB 118.1"
"Neither give place to the devil."
EGW's statement about not venturing onto Satan's ground and closing avenues to temptation directly reflects the principle of not giving place to the devil as stated in Ephesians 4:27. The connection is clear and meaningful.
"The prayer, “Bring us not into temptation,” is itself a promise. If we commit ourselves to God we have the assurance, He “will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 . MB 118.2"
"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."
Ellen White directly references 1 Corinthians 10:13 in this passage.
"The only safeguard against evil is the indwelling of Christ in the heart through faith in His righteousness. It is because selfishness exists in our hearts that temptation has power over us. But when we behold the great love of God, selfishness appears to us in its hideous and repulsive character, and we desire to have it expelled from the soul. As the Holy Spirit glorifies Christ, our hearts are softened and subdued, the temptation loses its power, and the grace of Christ transforms the character. MB 118.3"
"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
The EGW passage directly echoes the sentiment of Galatians 2:20, emphasizing the indwelling of Christ and the transformation of life through faith. The idea of Christ living in the believer and overcoming selfishness is a clear parallel.
"Christ will never abandon the soul for whom He has died. The soul may leave Him and be overwhelmed with temptation, but Christ can never turn from one for whom He has paid the ransom of His own life. Could our spiritual vision be quickened, we should see souls bowed under oppression and burdened with grief, pressed as a cart beneath sheaves and ready to die in discouragement. We should see angels flying swiftly to aid these tempted ones, who are standing as on the brink of a precipice. The angels from heaven force back the hosts of evil that encompass these souls, and guide them to plant their feet on the sure foundation. The battles waging between the two armies are as real as those fought by the armies of this world, and on the issue of the spiritual conflict eternal destinies depend. MB 118.4"
"Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them."
Both passages speak to Christ's unwavering support and intercession for believers, even when they are tempted and struggling. The EGW passage elaborates on the unseen spiritual battle and angelic assistance, which aligns with the idea of Christ's continuous saving power.
"The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them."
The EGW passage describes angels aiding those who are tempted, which aligns with Psalm 34:7, which speaks of the angel of the Lord encamping around and delivering those who fear Him. The connection is thematic, focusing on divine protection through angelic intervention.