"Parental Responsibility The Saviour regards with infinite tenderness the souls whom He has purchased with His blood. They are the claim of His love. He looks upon them with unutterable longing. His heart is drawn out, not only to the best- trained and most attractive children, but to those who by inheritance and through neglect have objectionable traits of character. Many parents do not understand how much they are responsible for these traits in their children. They have not the tenderness and wisdom to deal with the erring ones whom they have made what they are. But Jesus looks upon these children with pity. He traces from cause to effect. MH 44"
"But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
This passage emphasizes Jesus's love for children and the importance of not hindering them from coming to Him, which aligns with the idea that parents should not misrepresent Jesus to their children.
"He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young."
Both passages emphasize a tender, caring approach to those who are vulnerable or have undesirable traits. Isaiah 40:11 speaks of a shepherd gently leading and gathering lambs, while the EGW passage speaks of Jesus's compassion for children with objectionable traits.
"As the Holy Spirit moves upon the hearts of the children, co-operate with His work. Teach them that the Saviour is calling them, that nothing can afford Him greater joy than for them to give themselves to Him in the bloom and freshness of their years. MH 44.1"
"But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
Both passages encourage bringing children to Jesus/the Saviour. The EGW passage amplifies the idea of the Saviour calling children, which is implicit in Matthew 19:14.