"Chapter 11—Working for the Intemperate Every true reform has its place in the work of the gospel and tends to the uplifting of the soul to a new and nobler life. Especially does the temperance reform demand the support of Christian workers. They should call attention to this work and make it a living issue. Everywhere they should present to the people the principles of true temperance and call for signers to the temperance pledge. Earnest effort should be made in behalf of those who are in bondage to evil habits. MH 171"
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."
The EGW passage directly advocates for temperance, which is explicitly mentioned as a fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:23. The connection is clear and meaningful, moving beyond a mere thematic parallel.
"There is everywhere a work to be done for those who through intemperance have fallen. In the midst of churches, religious institutions, and professedly Christian homes, many of the youth are choosing the path to destruction. Through intemperate habits they bring upon themselves disease, and through greed to obtain money for sinful indulgence they fall into dishonest practices. Health and character are ruined. Aliens from God, outcasts from society, these poor souls feel that they are without hope either for this life or for the life to come. The hearts of the parents are broken. Men speak of these erring ones as hopeless; but not so does God regard them. He understands all the circumstances that have made them what they are, and He looks upon them with pity. This is a class that demand help. Never give them occasion to say, “No man cares for my soul.” MH 171.2"
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,"
Both passages focus on ministering to the marginalized and offering hope to those considered outcasts. Luke 4:18 describes Jesus' mission, which includes helping the poor, brokenhearted, and captives. The EGW passage echoes this sentiment by emphasizing the need to care for those who have fallen into intemperance and are considered hopeless by society.
"Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?"
The EGW passage describes individuals enslaved by intemperance, leading to destructive habits. Romans 6:16 directly addresses the principle of being a servant to whom you obey, whether sin or righteousness. The connection is that intemperance leads to being a servant of sin, aligning with the principle in Romans.