"It is as true now as when the words were spoken to Israel of obedience to His commandments: “This is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations.” Deuteronomy 4:6 . Here is the only safeguard for individual integrity, for the purity of the home, the well-being of society, or the stability of the nation. Amidst all life's perplexities and dangers and conflicting claims, the one safe and sure rule is to do what God says. “The statutes of the Lord are right,” and “he that doeth these things shall never be moved.” Psalm 19:8 ; 15:5 . PK 83.1"
"Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people."
Ellen White directly references Deuteronomy 4:6 in this passage.
"The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes."
Ellen White directly references Psalms 19:8 in this passage.
"Those who heed the warning of Solomon's apostasy will shun the first approach of those sins that overcame him. Only obedience to the requirements of Heaven will keep man from apostasy. God has bestowed upon man great light and many blessings; but unless this light and these blessings are accepted, they are no security against disobedience and apostasy. When those whom God has exalted to positions of high trust turn from Him to human wisdom, their light becomes darkness. Their entrusted capabilities become a snare. PK 83.2"
"And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil."
Both passages discuss the rejection of light leading to darkness. The EGW passage applies this to those who turn from God to human wisdom, while John 3:19 speaks more generally about people preferring darkness. The thematic parallel is present and relevant.
"Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness."
Both passages warn about the light within becoming darkness. The EGW passage applies this to those in positions of trust who turn from God, while Luke 11:35 is a more general warning. The thematic connection is valid.
"Till the conflict is ended, there will be those who will depart from God. Satan will so shape circumstances that unless we are kept by divine power, they will almost imperceptibly weaken the fortifications of the soul. We need to inquire at every step, “Is this the way of the Lord?” So long as life shall last, there will be need of guarding the affections and the passions with a firm purpose. Not one moment can we be secure except as we rely upon God, the life hidden with Christ. Watchfulness and prayer are the safeguards of purity. PK 83.3"
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:"
Both passages emphasize the need for vigilance against the devil and his influence. EGW expands on the methods of Satan and the need for divine power, while 1 Peter 5:8 warns to be sober and vigilant.
"Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."
Both passages discuss spiritual warfare and the need for protection against the devil. EGW speaks of weakening the fortifications of the soul, while Ephesians 6:11 speaks of putting on the armor of God.
"For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
EGW's statement "the life hidden with Christ" directly echoes the sentiment of Colossians 3:3, which speaks of our lives being hidden with Christ in God. Both emphasize a spiritual reality of being connected to Christ.