"Solomon flattered himself that his wisdom and the power of his example would lead his wives from idolatry to the worship of the true God, and also that the alliances thus formed would draw the nations round about into close touch with Israel. Vain hope! Solomon's mistake in regarding himself as strong enough to resist the influence of heathen associates was fatal. And fatal, too, the deception that led him to hope that notwithstanding a disregard of God's law on his part, others might be led to revere and obey its sacred precepts. PK 54.1"
"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall."
The EGW passage describes Solomon's overconfidence in his ability to resist the influence of heathen associates. 1 Corinthians 10:12 warns against overconfidence. The connection is direct and strong.
"Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall."
Solomon's actions, driven by a belief in his own wisdom and strength, ultimately led to his downfall. Proverbs 16:18 warns against pride leading to destruction. The connection is a clear thematic parallel.
"The king's alliances and commercial relations with heathen nations brought him renown, honor, and the riches of this world. He was enabled to bring gold from Ophir and silver from Tarshish in great abundance. “The king made silver and gold at Jerusalem as plenteous as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycamore trees that are in the vale for abundance.” 2 Chronicles 1:15 . Wealth, with all its attendant temptations, came in Solomon's day to an increasingly large number of people; but the fine gold of character was dimmed and marred. PK 54.2"
"And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem as plenteous as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that are in the vale for abundance."
Ellen White directly references 2 Chronicles 1:15 in this passage.
"But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition."
The EGW passage describes how Solomon's wealth, acquired through alliances with heathen nations, led to a decline in character. 1 Timothy 6:9 warns about the dangers of pursuing wealth and falling into temptation. The connection is a thematic parallel.
"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."
The EGW passage contrasts Solomon's earthly riches with the diminishing of his character. Matthew 6:19-21 advises against storing up earthly treasures and emphasizes the importance of heavenly treasures. The connection is a thematic parallel about the dangers of focusing on earthly wealth over spiritual values.