"The Milder Intoxicants Persons who have inherited an appetite for unnatural stimulants should by no means have wine, beer, or cider in their sight, or within their reach; for this keeps the temptation constantly before them. Regarding sweet cider as harmless, many have no scruples in purchasing it freely. But it remains sweet for a short time only; then fermentation begins. The sharp taste which it then acquires makes it all the more acceptable to many palates, and the user is loath to admit that it has become hard, or fermented. MH 331"
"Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright."
Both passages warn against the dangers of alcohol, specifically focusing on the temptation and potential harm associated with it. The EGW passage expands on the specific example of cider, while Proverbs warns against looking at wine.
"Think of the frightful accidents that are every day occurring through the influence of drink. Some official on a railway train neglects to heed a signal or misinterprets an order. On goes the train; there is a collision, and many lives are lost. Or a steamer is run aground, and passengers and crew find a watery grave. When the matter is investigated, it is found that someone at an important post was under the influence of drink. To what extent can one indulge the liquor habit and be safely trusted with the lives of human beings? He can be trusted only as he totally abstains. MH 331.3"
"It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak."
This verse speaks against doing anything that causes a brother to stumble, which aligns with the idea of someone under the influence of drink causing accidents and loss of life.