"Learning by Imparting Let the youth advance as fast and as far as they can in the acquisition of knowledge. Let their field of study be as broad as their powers can compass. And, as they learn, let them impart their knowledge. It is thus that their minds will acquire discipline and power. It is the use they make of knowledge that determines the value of their education. To spend a long time in study, with no effort to impart what is gained, often proves a hindrance rather than a help to real development. In both the home and the school it should be the student's effort to learn how to study and how to impart the knowledge gained. Whatever his calling, he is to be both a learner and a teacher as long as life shall last. Thus he may advance continually, making God his trust, clinging to Him who is infinite in wisdom, who can reveal the secrets hidden for ages, who can solve the most difficult problems for minds that believe in Him. MH 402"
"Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give."
The EGW passage discusses learning and imparting knowledge, while Matthew 10:8 speaks of freely giving what one has received. The underlying principle is the same: sharing one's gifts and knowledge with others. The EGW passage applies this principle to education, while Matthew 10:8 applies it to spiritual gifts.
"The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge."
Both passages highlight the importance of acquiring and using knowledge. Proverbs 18:15 speaks to the desire for knowledge, while the EGW passage emphasizes the importance of imparting knowledge to others for personal and spiritual growth. The EGW passage expands on the practical application of this principle.
"Every child and every youth should have a knowledge of himself. He should understand the physical habitation that God has given him, and the laws by which it is kept in health. All should be thoroughly grounded in the common branches of education. And they should have industrial training that will make them men and women of practical ability, fitted for the duties of everyday life. To this should be added training and practical experience in various lines of missionary effort. MH 402.1"
"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."
The EGW passage emphasizes the importance of understanding and caring for the physical body, which aligns with the biblical concept of the body being a temple of the Holy Spirit. The EGW passage expands on the practical implications of this principle, advocating for education and training to maintain health and fulfill one's purpose.
"God's word places great stress upon the influence of association, even upon men and women. How much greater is its power on the developing mind and character of children and youth. The company they keep, the principles they adopt, the habits they form, will decide the question of their usefulness here and of their future, eternal interest. MH 402.3"
"Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners."
Both passages highlight the significant impact of associations on character development. EGW applies this principle specifically to children and youth, while 1 Corinthians warns against evil communications corrupting good manners. The principle is directly applicable.