"and needless cares. Let them work on from day to day, accomplishing faithfully the task that God's providence assigns, and He will care for them. He says: MH 199.1"
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
Both passages encourage trust in God's provision and prioritize spiritual pursuits over worldly anxieties. Matthew 6:33 promises that seeking God's kingdom will result in provision, while the EGW passage suggests that faithful work and trust in God's providence will lead to His care.
"“In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6 , A.R.V.; 4:7 . MH 199.2"
"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."
Ellen White directly references Philippians 4:6 in this passage.
"The Lord's care is over all His creatures. He loves them all and makes no difference, except that He has the most tender pity for those who are called to bear life's heaviest burdens. God's children must meet trials and difficulties. But they should accept their lot with a cheerful spirit, remembering that for all that the world neglects to bestow, God Himself will make up to them in the best of favors. MH 199.3"
"The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works."
Both passages emphasize God's universal love and care for all creation, with a particular focus on those who are suffering. Psalms 145:9 speaks of God's tender mercies, while the EGW passage highlights God's special pity for those bearing life's burdens.
"How can wisdom be obtained by him who holds the plow and drives the oxen? By seeking her as silver, and searching for her as for hid treasure. “For his God doth instruct him to discretion, and doth teach him.” Isaiah 28:26 . “This also cometh forth from Jehovah of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom.” Verse 29 , A.R.V. MH 199.5"
"For his God doth instruct him to discretion, and doth teach him."
Ellen White directly references Isaiah 28:26 in this passage.