"If we keep uppermost in our minds the unkind and unjust acts of others we shall find it impossible to love them as Christ has loved us; but if our thoughts dwell upon the wondrous love and pity of Christ for us, the same spirit will flow out to others. We should love and respect one another, notwithstanding the faults and imperfections that we cannot help seeing. Humility and self-distrust should be cultivated, and a patient tenderness with the faults of others. This will kill out all narrowing selfishness and make us large-hearted and generous. SC 121.1"
"A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another."
The EGW passage directly echoes the sentiment and command of John 13:34, emphasizing the importance of loving others as Christ loved us. The connection is strong and meaningful.
"And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins."
Both passages emphasize the importance of love and its ability to cover or overlook faults. The EGW passage expands on this idea by suggesting that focusing on Christ's love enables us to extend that same love to others, even with their imperfections.
"With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;"
The EGW passage and Ephesians 4:2 both highlight the importance of humility, patience, and forbearance in our relationships with others. The EGW passage provides practical advice on cultivating these qualities.
"The psalmist says, “Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.” Psalm 37:3 . “Trust in the Lord.” Each day has its burdens, its cares and perplexities; and when we meet how ready we are to talk of our difficulties and trials. So many borrowed troubles intrude, so many fears are indulged, such a weight of anxiety is expressed, that one might suppose we had no pitying, loving Saviour ready to hear all our requests and to be to us a present help in every time of need. SC 121.2"
"Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed."
Ellen White directly references Psalms 37:3 in this passage.
"Some are always fearing, and borrowing trouble. Every day they are surrounded with the tokens of God's love; every day they are enjoying the bounties of His providence; but they overlook these present blessings. Their minds are continually dwelling upon something disagreeable which they fear may come; or some difficulty may really exist which, though small, blinds their eyes to the many things that demand gratitude. The difficulties they encounter, instead of driving them to God, the only source of their help, separate them from Him because they awaken unrest and repining. SC 121.3"
"Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."
Both passages address the issue of anxiety and worry. Matthew 6:34 advises against worrying about the future, while the EGW passage describes people who are constantly fearing and borrowing trouble.
"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."
Both passages address the issue of anxiety and the importance of turning to God in prayer and thanksgiving instead of being consumed by worry. Philippians 4:6 encourages prayer and thanksgiving, while the EGW passage describes people who allow difficulties to separate them from God.
"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:"
Both passages address the importance of remembering and being grateful for God's blessings, rather than focusing on anxieties and troubles.