"N o Time to Lose We have no time to lose. We know not how soon our probation may close. At the longest, we have but a brief lifetime here, and we know not how soon the arrow of death may strike our hearts. We know not how soon we may be called to give up the world and all its interests. Eternity stretches before us. The curtain is about to be lifted. But a few short years, and for everyone now numbered with the living the mandate will go forth: MH 454.2 “He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: ... and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.” Revelation 22:11 . MH 454"
"He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still."
Ellen White directly references Revelation 22:11 in this passage.
"Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away."
Both passages address the brevity of life. James 4:14 uses the metaphor of a vapor to illustrate life's fleeting nature, while the EGW passage speaks of our brief lifetime and the uncertainty of when death may come. The connection is thematic, focusing on the transient nature of earthly existence.
"And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:"
Both passages allude to the end of life and judgment. Hebrews 9:27 speaks of death and judgment, while the EGW passage discusses the close of probation and the mandate from Revelation 22:11. The connection is thematic, focusing on the transition from earthly life to eternity and the accountability that follows.
"The precious graces of the Holy Spirit are not developed in a moment. Courage, fortitude, meekness, faith, unwavering trust in God's power to save, are acquired by the experience of years. By a life of holy endeavor and firm adherence to the right the children of God are to seal their destiny. MH 454.1"
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."
Both passages discuss the development of Christian virtues. Galatians 5:22-23 lists the fruits of the Spirit, while the EGW passage describes how virtues like courage, fortitude, meekness, and faith are acquired over time. The connection lies in the shared theme of spiritual growth and the cultivation of godly character.
"Are we prepared? Have we become acquainted with God, the Governor of heaven, the Lawgiver, and with Jesus Christ whom He sent into the world as His representative? When our lifework is ended, shall we be able to say, as did Christ our example: MH 454.4"
"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent."
The EGW passage directly echoes the sentiment of John 17:3, which defines eternal life as knowing God and Jesus Christ. EGW's question about being acquainted with God and Christ aligns with this principle.
"Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?"
Both passages emphasize self-examination and knowing Christ. However, the EGW passage focuses on knowing God and Christ in a personal, experiential way, while 2 Corinthians 13:5 is a more direct call to examine one's faith. The connection is thematic but not strong.
"“I have glorified Thee on the earth: I have finished the work which Thou gavest Me to do.... I have manifested Thy name”? John 17:4-6 . MH 454.5"
"I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do."
EGW directly quotes John 17:4.
"I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word."
EGW directly quotes John 17:6.
"I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word."
Ellen White directly references John 17:4-6 in this passage.
"The angels of God are seeking to attract us from ourselves and from earthly things. Let them not labor in vain. MH 454.6"
"Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
Both passages encourage focusing on heavenly or spiritual matters rather than earthly concerns. EGW speaks of angels seeking to draw us away from earthly things, while Colossians 3:2 directly instructs us to set our affection on things above. The connection is clear and meaningful.