"The time, means, and study that so many expend for a comparatively useless education should be devoted to gaining an education that would make them practical men and women, fitted to bear life's responsibilities. Such an education would be of the highest value. MH 450.1"
"See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil."
The EGW passage advocates for using time and resources wisely to gain practical skills, which directly reflects the principle of redeeming the time in Ephesians 5:15-16. Both emphasize the importance of making the most of one's opportunities.
"What we need is knowledge that will strengthen mind and soul, that will make us better men and women. Heart education is of far more importance than mere book learning. It is well, even essential, to have a knowledge of the world in which we live; but if we leave eternity out of our reckoning, we shall make a failure from which we can never recover. MH 450.2"
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction."
The EGW passage emphasizes the importance of 'heart education' and knowledge that strengthens the soul, which aligns with the principle in Proverbs 1:7 that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Both passages suggest that true knowledge begins with a spiritual foundation.
"For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?"
Both passages highlight the danger of prioritizing worldly gains over spiritual well-being. The EGW passage warns against neglecting eternity, while Matthew 16:26 questions the value of gaining the world but losing one's soul. The connection is a strong thematic parallel.
"they give up their minds to mere worldly and speculative study, and thus separate from God, they will lose all that enriches life. MH 450.4"
"But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned."
Both passages discuss the consequences of prioritizing worldly pursuits over spiritual connection. 1 Corinthians 2:14 states that the natural man cannot understand spiritual things, and EGW states that focusing on worldly study leads to separation from God and loss of life's richness.