"The Study of Physiology Parents should early seek to interest their children in the study of physiology and should teach them its simpler principles. Teach them how best to preserve the physical, mental, and spiritual powers, and how to use their gifts so that their lives may bring blessing to one another and honor to God. This knowledge is invaluable to the young. An education in the things that concern life and health is more important to them than a knowledge of many of the sciences taught in the schools. MH 385"
"What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s."
Both passages emphasize the importance of understanding and caring for one's body. The Bible verse presents the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit, while the EGW passage advocates for studying physiology to preserve physical, mental, and spiritual powers. The connection is strong and relevant.
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
While Proverbs 22:6 is often interpreted as general moral training, EGW applies the principle of training a child to the specific area of physiology and health. The connection is valid, although perhaps not as strong as other examples.
"While the children should be taught to control the appetite and to eat with reference to health; let it be made plain that they are denying themselves only that which would do them harm. They give up hurtful things for something better. Let the table be made inviting and attractive, as it is supplied with the good things which God has so bountifully bestowed. Let mealtime be a cheerful, happy time. As we enjoy the gifts of God, let us respond by grateful praise to the Giver. MH 385.1"
"For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:"
Both passages emphasize the goodness of God's creation and the importance of receiving it with gratitude. EGW applies this to food and mealtime, while 1 Timothy 4:4 speaks more generally about all of God's creation.