"“All these things,” said Jesus, “do the nations of the world seek after.” “Your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Luke 12:30 ; Matthew 6:32, 33 . I have come to open to you the kingdom of love and righteousness and peace. Open your hearts to receive this kingdom, and make its service your highest interest. Though it is a spiritual kingdom, fear not that your needs for this life will be uncared-for. If you give yourself to God's service, He who has all power in heaven and earth will provide for your needs. MB 99.1"
"For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things."
Ellen White directly references Luke 12:30 in this passage.
"Jesus does not release us from the necessity of effort, but He teaches that we are to make Him first and last and best in everything. We are to engage in no business, follow no pursuit, seek no pleasure, that would hinder the outworking of His righteousness in our character and life. Whatever we do is to be done heartily, as unto the Lord. MB 99.2"
"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
EGW directly alludes to Colossians 3:23, using similar wording and conveying the same principle.
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
Both passages emphasize prioritizing God in all aspects of life. EGW's statement about making Jesus 'first and last and best' echoes the sentiment of seeking 'first the kingdom of God'.
"Jesus, while He dwelt on earth, dignified life in all its details by keeping before men the glory of God, and by subordinating everything to the will of His Father. If we follow His example, His assurance to us is that all things needful in this life “shall be added.” Poverty or wealth, sickness or health, simplicity or wisdom—all are provided for in the promise of His grace. MB 99.3"
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
EGW directly quotes the phrase 'shall be added' from Matthew 6:33 and connects it to the idea of God providing for our needs.
"I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me."
Both passages highlight Jesus' subordination to the Father's will. EGW emphasizes Jesus 'subordinating everything to the will of His Father,' which aligns with John 5:30 where Jesus states He seeks not His own will but the Father's.
"God's everlasting arm encircles the soul that turns to Him for aid, however feeble that soul may be. The precious things of the hills shall perish, but the soul that lives for God shall abide with Him. “The world passeth away, and the lust thereof; but he that doeth the will of God abideth forever.” 1 John 2:17 . The city of God will open its golden gates to receive him who learned while on earth to lean on God for guidance and wisdom, for comfort and hope, amid loss and affliction. The songs of the angels will welcome him there, and for him the tree of life shall yield its fruit. “The mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but My kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of My peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee.” Isaiah 54:10 . MB 99.4"
"And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever."
Ellen White directly references 1 John 2:17 in this passage.
"For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee."
Ellen White directly references Isaiah 54:10 in this passage.