"This outward prosperity, however, was not accompanied by a corresponding revival of spiritual power. The temple services were continued as in former years, and multitudes assembled to worship the living God; but pride and formality gradually took the place of humility and sincerity. Of Uzziah himself it is written: “When he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction: for he transgressed against the Lord his God.” Verse 16 . PK 303.2"
"But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction: for he transgressed against the Lord his God, and went into the temple of the Lord to burn incense upon the altar of incense."
The EGW passage directly quotes 2 Chronicles 26:16 and attributes the quote to Uzziah. This is a clear and direct allusion.
"Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall."
EGW directly quotes 2 Chronicles 26:16, which illustrates the principle stated in Proverbs 16:18. The pride of Uzziah led to his downfall, exemplifying the proverb.