"The apostle Paul exclaims, “O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are His judgments, and His ways past finding out!” Romans 11:33 . But though “clouds and darkness are round about Him,” “righteousness and judgment are the foundation of His throne.” Psalm 97:2 , R.V. We can so far comprehend His dealings with us, and the motives by which He is actuated, that we may discern boundless love and mercy united to infinite power. We can understand as much of His purposes as it is for our good to know; and beyond this we must still trust the hand that is omnipotent, the heart that is full of love. SC 106.1"
"O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!"
Ellen White directly references Romans 11:33 in this passage.
"Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne."
Ellen White directly references Psalms 97:2 in this passage.
The word of God, like the character of its divine Author, presents mysteries that can never be fully comprehended by finite beings. The entrance of sin into the world, the incarnation of Christ, regeneration, the resurrection, and many other subjects presented in the Bible, are mysteries too deep for the human mind to explain, or even fully to comprehend. But we have no reason to doubt God's word because we cannot understand the mysteries of His providence. In the natural world we are constantly surrounded with mysteries that we cannot fathom. The very humblest forms of life present a problem that the wisest of philosophers is powerless to explain. Everywhere are wonders beyond our ken. Should we then be surprised to find that in the spiritual world also there are mysteries that we cannot fathom? The difficulty lies solely in the weakness and narrowness of the human mind. God has given us in the Scriptures sufficient evidence of their divine character, and we are not to doubt His word …
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord."
Both passages address the limitations of human understanding when it comes to God's ways and thoughts. Isaiah 55:8 states that God's thoughts are not our thoughts, while EGW discusses the mysteries of God's word that are beyond our comprehension. The connection is a valid thematic parallel.
"O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!"
Both passages discuss the incomprehensibility of God's ways and wisdom to human understanding. EGW's passage directly echoes the sentiment of Romans 11:33 regarding the unsearchable nature of God's judgments.
"For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ."
Both passages touch on the limits of human understanding regarding divine matters. 1 Corinthians 2:16 questions who can know the mind of the Lord, while EGW discusses mysteries in the Bible that are too deep for the human mind. The connection is thematic and relevant.