"Had some great test been appointed Adam, then those whose hearts incline to evil would have excused themselves by saying, “This is a trivial matter, and God is not so particular about little things.” And there would be continual transgression in things looked upon as small, and which pass unrebuked among men. But the Lord has made it evident that sin in any degree is offensive to Him. PP 61.1"
"For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."
Both passages convey the principle that sin, even in seemingly small matters, is significant and has consequences. James 2:10 states that breaking one point of the law makes one guilty of all, while EGW emphasizes that God finds sin in any degree offensive. The core principle is the same.
"To Eve it seemed a small thing to disobey God by tasting the fruit of the forbidden tree, and to tempt her husband also to transgress; but their sin opened the floodgates of woe upon the world. Who can know, in the moment of temptation, the terrible consequences that will result from one wrong step? PP 61.2"
"And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat."
The EGW passage directly refers to Eve tasting the fruit of the forbidden tree and tempting her husband, which is the central event described in Genesis 3:6. This is a clear and direct allusion to the biblical narrative.
"Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:"
The EGW passage directly echoes the principle in Romans 5:12 that sin brought death and woe into the world through one man's transgression. It amplifies the consequences of a single act of disobedience.
"Many who teach that the law of God is not binding upon man, urge that it is impossible for him to obey its precepts. But if this were true, why did Adam suffer the penalty of transgression? The sin of our first parents brought guilt and sorrow upon the world, and had it not been for the goodness and mercy of God, would have plunged the race into hopeless despair. Let none deceive themselves. “The wages of sin is death.” Romans 6:23 . The law of God can no more be transgressed with impunity now than when sentence was pronounced upon the father of mankind. PP 61.3"
"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Ellen White directly references Romans 6:23 in this passage.
"After their sin Adam and Eve were no longer to dwell in Eden. They earnestly entreated that they might remain in the home of their innocence and joy. They confessed that they had forfeited all right to that happy abode, but pledged themselves for the future to yield strict obedience to God. But they were told that their nature had become depraved by sin; they had lessened their strength to resist evil and had opened the way for Satan to gain more ready access to them. In their innocence they had yielded to temptation; and now, in a state of conscious guilt, they would have less power to maintain their integrity. PP 61.4"
"Therefore the Lord God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken. So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life."
The EGW passage directly alludes to Genesis 3:23-24, describing Adam and Eve's expulsion from Eden after their sin. It expands on the biblical narrative, adding details about their plea to remain and the reasons for their expulsion.
"In humility and unutterable sadness they bade farewell to their beautiful home and went forth to dwell upon the earth, where rested the curse of sin. The atmosphere, once so mild and uniform in temperature, was now subject to marked changes, and the Lord mercifully provided them with a garment of skins as a protection from the extremes of heat and cold. PP 61.5"
"Unto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins, and clothed them."
The EGW passage directly alludes to Genesis 3:21, mentioning God providing garments of skins for Adam and Eve.
"Therefore the Lord God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken."
While Genesis 3:23 speaks of being sent from the garden, the broader context of Genesis 3 discusses the consequences of sin, including the need for clothing (Genesis 3:21). The EGW passage expands on the sadness and change in environment, drawing a thematic parallel to the biblical narrative.