"The Value of the Soul We must come nearer to the cross of Christ. Penitence at the foot of the cross is the first lesson of peace we have to learn. The love of Jesus—who can comprehend it? Infinitely more tender and self-denying than a mother's love! If we would know the value of a human soul, we must look in living faith upon the cross, and thus begin the study which shall be the science and the song of the redeemed through all eternity. The value of our time and our talents can be estimated only by the greatness of the ransom paid for our redemption. What ingratitude do we manifest toward God when we rob Him of His own by withholding from Him our affections and our service! Is it too much to give ourselves to Him who has sacrificed all for us? Can we choose the friendship of the world before the immortal honors which Christ proffers—“to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne” ( Revelation 3:21 )? SL 93"
"To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne."
Ellen White directly references Revelation 3:21 in this passage.
"For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s."
Both passages connect the sacrifice of Christ with the believer's responsibility. The EGW passage speaks of the 'ransom paid for our redemption' and the ingratitude of withholding affections and service from God. 1 Corinthians 6:20 states that believers are 'bought with a price' and should therefore glorify God in their bodies and spirits. The shared theme is redemption through Christ's sacrifice and the resulting obligation to God.
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
Both passages emphasize prioritizing God. However, the EGW passage focuses on sacrifice and gratitude in light of Christ's sacrifice, while Matthew 6:33 focuses on seeking God's kingdom and righteousness with the promise of provision. The connection is thematic but not strong.
"Religion must be made the great business of life. Everything else should be held subordinate to this. All our powers, of soul, body, and spirit, must be engaged in the Christian warfare. We must look to Christ for strength and grace, and we shall gain the victory as surely as Jesus died for us. SL 93.2"
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
Both passages emphasize prioritizing God above all else. The EGW passage explicitly states that religion must be the great business of life, subordinating everything else, which aligns with the principle of seeking first the kingdom of God.
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
Both passages refer to a spiritual battle. The EGW passage speaks of the 'Christian warfare,' while Ephesians 6:12 describes wrestling against spiritual forces. The connection lies in the shared theme of spiritual conflict.