"Much is said concerning our duty to the neglected poor; should not some attention be given to the neglected rich? Many look upon this class as hopeless, and they do little to open the eyes of those, who, blinded and dazed by the glitter of earthly glory, have lost eternity out of their reckoning. Thousands of wealthy men have gone to their graves unwarned. But indifferent as they may appear, many among the rich are soul-burdened. “He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase.” He that says to fine gold, “Thou art my confidence,” has “denied the God that is above.” “None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him: (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth forever).” Ecclesiastes 5:10 ; Job 31:24, 28 ; Psalm 49:7, 8 . MH 210.1"
"He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity."
Ellen White directly references Ecclesiastes 5:10 in this passage.
"Riches and worldly honor cannot satisfy the soul. Many among the rich are longing for some divine assurance, some spiritual hope. Many long for something that will bring to an end the monotony of their aimless lives. Many in official life feel their need of something which they have not. Few among them go to church; for they feel that they receive little benefit. The teaching they hear does not touch the heart. Shall we make no personal appeal to them? MH 210.2"
"Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun."
Both passages address the dissatisfaction and emptiness that worldly riches and achievements can bring. Ecclesiastes 2:11 speaks of the vanity of labor, while EGW speaks of the longing for spiritual fulfillment among the rich.
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Both passages address a need for something more than what the world offers. Matthew 11:28 offers rest to the weary, while EGW speaks of the rich longing for divine assurance and an end to their aimless lives. The connection is that both point to a spiritual need and a potential solution.
"Among the victims of want and sin are found those who were once in possession of wealth. Men of different vocations and different stations in life have been overcome by the pollutions of the world, by the use of strong drink, by the indulgence of lust, and have fallen under temptation. While these fallen ones demand pity and help, should not some attention be given to those who have not yet descended to these depths, but who are setting their feet in the same path? MH 210.3"
"Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted."
Both passages emphasize the importance of helping those who have fallen into sin and temptation, and also cautioning those who are on a similar path. Galatians 6:1 speaks of restoring those overtaken in a fault, while EGW speaks of giving attention to those who are setting their feet in the same path of sin.
"If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?"
Both passages highlight the responsibility to help those who are in danger of perishing, whether physically or spiritually. Proverbs 24:11-12 speaks of delivering those drawn to death, while EGW speaks of giving attention to those who are setting their feet on a path that leads to ruin.