"It should have the grace, the beauty, the appropriateness of natural simplicity. Christ has warned us against the pride of life, but not against its grace and natural beauty. He pointed to the flowers of the field, to the lily unfolding in its purity, and said, “Even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.” Matthew 6:29 . Thus by the things of nature Christ illustrates the beauty that heaven values, the modest grace, the simplicity, the purity, the appropriateness, that would make our attire pleasing to Him. MH 289.1"
"And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these."
Ellen White directly references Matthew 6:29 in this passage.
"And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:"
EGW directly quotes Matthew 6:29 and builds upon the theme of natural beauty and simplicity in contrast to prideful adornment.
"The most beautiful dress He bids us wear upon the soul. No outward adorning can compare in value or loveliness with that “meek and quiet spirit” which in His sight is “of great price.” 1 Peter 3:4 . MH 289.2"
"Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price."
EGW directly quotes 1 Peter 3:4, making it an explicit allusion.
"But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price."
Ellen White directly references 1 Peter 3:4 in this passage.
"To those who make the Saviour's principles their guide, how precious His words of promise: MH 289.3"
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
The EGW quote directly references the value of the Saviour's principles, and John 14:27 provides a specific example of such a principle (peace). The connection is more than a thematic parallel; it's a direct application of Christ's teachings.
"“Why are ye anxious concerning raiment? ... If God doth so clothe the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall He not much more clothe you? ... Be not therefore anxious, saying, ... Wherewithal shall we be clothed? ... For your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first His kingdom, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:28-33 , R.V. MH 289.4"
"And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for 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."
Ellen White directly references Matthew 6:28-33 in this passage.
"“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee.” Isaiah 26:3 . MH 289.5"
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."
Ellen White directly references Isaiah 26:3 in this passage.
"What a contrast is this to the weariness, the unrest, the disease and wretchedness, that result from the rule of fashion! How contrary to the principles given in the Scriptures are many of the modes of dress that fashion prescribes! Think of the styles that have prevailed for the last few hundreds of years or even for the last few decades. How many of them, when not in fashion, would be declared immodest; how many would be pronounced inappropriate for a refined, God-fearing, self-respecting woman. MH 289.6"
"In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;"
EGW's discussion of modesty and appropriate dress directly reflects the principles outlined in 1 Timothy 2:9, which emphasizes modest apparel and avoiding extravagance.