"The Lord had greatly honored Moses, and had wrought wonders by his hand; but the fact that he had been chosen to instruct others did not lead him to conclude that he himself needed no instruction. The chosen leader of Israel listened gladly to the suggestions of the godly priest of Midian, and adopted his plan as a wise arrangement. PP 301.1"
"The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise."
The EGW passage illustrates the principle of being open to counsel, even when in a position of authority, which aligns with the wisdom expressed in Proverbs 12:15.
"Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end."
The EGW passage illustrates the principle of being open to counsel and instruction, which is directly stated in Proverbs 19:20. Moses' willingness to listen to Jethro exemplifies this principle.
From Rephidim the people continued their journey, following the movement of the cloudy pillar. Their route had led across barren plains, over steep ascents, and through rocky defiles. Often as they had traversed the sandy wastes, they had seen before them rugged mountains, like huge bulwarks, piled up directly across their course, and seeming to forbid all further progress. But as they approached, openings here and there appeared in the mountain wall, and beyond, another plain opened to view. Through one of the deep, gravelly passes they were now led. It was a grand and impressive scene. Between the rocky cliffs rising hundreds of feet on either side, flowed in a living tide, far as the eye could reach, the hosts of Israel with their flocks and herds. And now before them in solemn majesty Mount Sinai lifted its massive front. The cloudy pillar rested upon its summit, and the people spread their tents upon the plain beneath. Here was to be their home for nearly a year. At night the pill…
"And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night:"
EGW describes the Israelites following the cloudy pillar, directly referencing the event described in Exodus 13:21. While not a direct quote, the thematic connection is clear and significant.