"“Who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?” “Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth.” 1 Corinthians 4:7 ; Romans 14:4 . MB 57.1"
"For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?"
Ellen White directly references 1 Corinthians 4:7 in this passage.
"Who art thou that judgest another man’s servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand."
Ellen White directly references Romans 14:4 in this passage.
"“Whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of the hell of fire.” R.V. In the Old Testament the word “fool” is used to designate an apostate, or one who has abandoned himself to wickedness. Jesus says that whoever shall condemn his brother as an apostate or a despiser of God shows that he himself is worthy of the same condemnation. MB 57.2"
"But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire."
EGW quotes and interprets Matthew 5:22, specifically the phrase 'Thou fool'.
"The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good."
EGW's interpretation of 'fool' as an apostate aligns with the sentiment expressed in Psalms 14:1, where the fool denies God's existence. While not a direct quote, the thematic connection is strong.
"Christ Himself, when contending with Satan about the body of Moses, “durst not bring against him a railing accusation.” Jude 9 . Had He done this, He would have placed Himself on Satan's ground, for accusation is the weapon of the evil one. He is called in Scripture, “the accuser of our brethren.” Revelation 12:10 . Jesus would employ none of Satan's weapons. He met him with the words, “The Lord rebuke thee.” Jude 9 . MB 57.3"
"And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night."
Ellen White directly references Revelation 12:10 in this passage.
"His example is for us. When we are brought in conflict with the enemies of Christ, we should say nothing in a spirit of retaliation or that would bear even the appearance of a railing accusation. He who stands as a mouthpiece for God should not utter words which even the Majesty of heaven would not use when contending with Satan. We are to leave with God the work of judging and condemning. MB 57.4"
"Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:"
Both passages emphasize refraining from retaliation and entrusting judgment to God. The EGW passage amplifies the principle found in 1 Peter 2:23, applying it to conflicts with 'enemies of Christ' and emphasizing the importance of not using railing accusations.