"Do we well to be thus unbelieving? Why should we be ungrateful and distrustful? Jesus is our friend; all heaven is interested in our welfare. We should not allow the perplexities and worries of everyday life to fret the mind and cloud the brow. If we do we shall always have something to vex and annoy. We should not indulge a solicitude that only frets and wears us, but does not help us to bear trials. SC 122.1"
"Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?"
Both passages address the issue of worry and anxiety. The EGW passage speaks against allowing worries to fret the mind, while Matthew 6:25 encourages not taking thought for one's life. The connection is a shared theme of trusting in God rather than being consumed by anxiety.
"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
Both passages address the issue of worry and anxiety. The EGW passage speaks against allowing worries to fret the mind, while 1 Peter 5:7 directly encourages casting cares upon God. The connection is a shared theme of trusting in God rather than being consumed by anxiety.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."
Both passages encourage trusting in God to alleviate burdens and anxieties. The EGW passage speaks against unbelief and worry, while the Psalm encourages casting burdens on the Lord. The connection is more than superficial.
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Both passages address the issue of being burdened and finding rest/relief. Matthew 11:28 is an invitation to find rest in Jesus, while the EGW passage speaks against worry and encourages trust in Jesus. The connection is valid.
"You may be perplexed in business; your prospects may grow darker and darker, and you may be threatened with loss; but do not become discouraged; cast your care upon God, and remain calm and cheerful. Pray for wisdom to manage your affairs with discretion, and thus prevent loss and disaster. Do all you can on your part to bring about favorable results. Jesus has promised His aid, but not apart from our effort. When, relying upon our Helper, you have done all you can, accept the result cheerfully. SC 122.2"
"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
The phrase "cast your care upon God" is a direct allusion to 1 Peter 5:7.
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."
The EGW passage directly encourages prayer for wisdom in managing affairs, which aligns with the principle in James 1:5.
"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."
Both passages encourage prayer and a lack of anxiety in the face of difficulties.
"tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” John 17:15 ; 16:33 . SC 122.3"
"I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil."
Ellen White directly references John 17:15 in this passage.