"“In His temple doth everyone speak of His glory.” Psalm 29:9 . The sweet singer of Israel praised Him upon the harp, saying, “I will speak of the glorious honor of Thy majesty, and of Thy wondrous works. And men shall speak of the might of Thy terrible acts: and I will declare Thy greatness.” Psalm 145:5, 6 . MB 44.1"
"The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory."
Ellen White directly references Psalms 29:9 in this passage.
"The cross of Calvary is to be lifted high above the people, absorbing their minds and concentrating their thoughts. Then all the spiritual faculties will be charged with divine power direct from God. Then there will be a concentration of the energies in genuine work for the Master. The workers will send forth to the world beams of light, as living agencies to enlighten the earth. MB 44.2"
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
Both passages connect shining light with good works and glorifying God. EGW expands on the idea of the light emanating from believers as a result of focusing on the cross.
"Christ accepts, oh, so gladly, every human agency that is surrendered to Him. He brings the human into union with the divine, that He may communicate to the world the mysteries of incarnate love. Talk it, pray it, sing it; proclaim abroad the message of His glory, and keep pressing onward to the regions beyond. MB 44.3"
"Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God."
Both passages emphasize the role of believers as agents of Christ, communicating His message to the world. EGW highlights the 'mysteries of incarnate love,' while Paul speaks of being 'ambassadors for Christ' and urging reconciliation with God.
"Trials patiently borne, blessings gratefully received, temptations manfully resisted, meekness, kindness, mercy, and love habitually revealed, are the lights that shine forth in the character in contrast with the darkness of the selfish heart, into which the light of life has never shone. MB 44.4"
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."
Both passages describe the characteristics of a Spirit-filled life. EGW lists specific virtues that shine forth, while Galatians 5:22-23 lists the 'fruit of the Spirit,' which includes many of the same qualities.
"For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:"
Both passages contrast darkness with light, representing the state of being before and after conversion. EGW describes the virtues that shine forth in contrast to the 'darkness of the selfish heart,' while Ephesians 5:8 speaks of being 'darkness' and now being 'light in the Lord.'