"Good deeds are twice a blessing, benefiting both the giver and the receiver of the kindness. The consciousness of right-doing is one of the best medicines for diseased bodies and minds. When the mind is free and happy from a sense of duty well done and the satisfaction of giving happiness to others, the cheering, uplifting influence brings new life to the whole being. MH 257.1"
"I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive."
Both passages emphasize the blessing and benefit of giving and helping others. EGW expands on the idea that giving benefits both the giver and receiver, aligning with the principle in Acts 20:35 that it is more blessed to give than to receive.
"Let the invalid, instead of constantly requiring sympathy, seek to impart it. Let the burden of your own weakness and sorrow and pain be cast upon the compassionate Saviour. Open your heart to His love, and let it flow out to others. Remember that all have trials hard to bear, temptations hard to resist, and you may do something to lighten these burdens. Express gratitude for the blessings you have; show appreciation of the attentions you receive. Keep the heart full of the precious promises of God, that you may bring forth from this treasure, words that will be a comfort and strength to others. This will surround you with an atmosphere that will be helpful and uplifting. Let it be your aim to bless those around you, and you will find ways of being helpful, both to the members of your own family and to others. MH 257.2"
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
EGW's passage encourages the invalid to cast their burdens on the Saviour and then extend love and comfort to others. This echoes the invitation in Matthew 11:28 to come to Jesus for rest, and then implies a subsequent outflow of that received comfort.
"Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God."
Both passages connect receiving comfort from God with the ability to comfort others. EGW's passage encourages invalids to open their hearts to God's love and then share that comfort with others, mirroring the principle in 2 Corinthians 1:4.