"The apostle says, “Let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.” 1 Corinthians 7:24 . The businessman may conduct his business in a way that will glorify his Master because of his fidelity. If he is a true follower of Christ he will carry his religion into everything that is done and reveal to men the spirit of Christ. The mechanic may be a diligent and faithful representative of Him who toiled in the lowly walks of life among the hills of Galilee. Everyone who names the name of Christ should so work that others, by seeing his good works, may be led to glorify their Creator and Redeemer. SC 82.1"
"Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God."
Ellen White directly references 1 Corinthians 7:24 in this passage.
"Many have excused themselves from rendering their gifts to the service of Christ because others were possessed of superior endowments and advantages. The opinion has prevailed that only those who are especially talented are required to consecrate their abilities to the service of God. It has come to be understood by many that talents are given to only a certain favored class to the exclusion of others who of course are not called upon to share in the toils or the rewards. But it is not so represented in the parable. When the master of the house called his servants, he gave to every man his work. SC 82.2"
"And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey."
This is a duplicate of pair 1. EGW directly references and interprets the parable of the talents, specifically alluding to the distribution of talents according to ability. The connection is direct and meaningful.
"For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods."
EGW is directly referencing the parable of the talents, and this verse is the beginning of that parable. The connection is direct and meaningful.
"But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal."
Both passages emphasize that gifts/manifestations are given to every person. While EGW is specifically discussing talents in the context of the parable, the underlying principle of universal gifting aligns with 1 Corinthians 12:7. However, the connection is not as direct as an allusion.
"With a loving spirit we may perform life's humblest duties “as to the Lord.” Colossians 3:23 . If the love of God is in the heart, it will be manifested in the life. The sweet savor of Christ will surround us, and our influence will elevate and bless. SC 82.3"
"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Ellen White directly references Colossians 3:23 in this passage.