"“When ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites.”— Matthew 6:16 . The fasting which the word of God enjoins is something more than a form. It does not consist merely in refusing food, in wearing sackcloth, in sprinkling ashes upon the head. He who fasts in real sorrow for sin will never court display. MB 87"
"Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward."
Ellen White directly references Matthew 6:16 in this passage.
"And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil."
Ellen White directly references Joel 2:13 in this passage.
"It will avail nothing for us to do penance or to flatter ourselves that by our own works we shall merit or purchase an inheritance among the saints. When the question was asked Christ, “What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?” He answered, “This is the work of God, that ye believe on Him whom He hath sent.” John 6:28, 29 . Repentance is turning from self to Christ; and when we receive Christ so that through faith He can live His life in us, good works will be manifest. MB 87.3"
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."
EGW directly addresses the concept of salvation by faith versus works, echoing the core message of Ephesians 2:8-9. She uses John 6:28,29 to further support her point, but the connection to Ephesians 2:8-9 is clear and strong.