According to Ellen White, the origin of the many species we see today is primarily attributed to God's direct creation. She strongly rejects the idea that species, including humans, evolved from lower forms of life such as germs, mollusks, or quadrupeds. Instead, she affirms that: - God created each species directly, and man was created as the "crowning work of the Creator," made in God's own image (see Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 44.3). - She explicitly denies the theory of evolution, stating that the genealogy of humanity traces back to the Creator, not to a line of developing lower life forms (see Education, p. 130.1-2). - Ellen White also introduces the concept of "amalgamation," suggesting that after the flood, there was a mixing (amalgamation) of species, resulting in the "almost endless varieties of species of animals" seen today. She claims that some "confused species" which God did not create, but were the result of amalgamation, were destroyed by the flood (see 3 Spiritual Gifts, p. 75.2 and 1 Spirit of Prophecy, p. 78.2). In summary, Ellen White teaches that the original species were created by God, and the diversity seen today is partly due to post-creation amalgamation, but she firmly rejects evolutionary origins. References: - White, E. G. (1890). Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 44.3. - White, E. G. (1903). Education, p. 130.1-2. - White, E. G. (1864). 3 Spiritual Gifts, p. 75.2. - White, E. G. (1870). 1 Spirit of Prophecy, p. 78.2.

Here are several quotes from Ellen White on walking with God: 1. “Christ commands His followers to walk in the light. Walking means moving onward, exerting ourselves, exercising our ability, being actively engaged. Unless we exercise ourselves in the good work to which our Saviour has called us, and feel the importance of personal effort in this work, we shall have a sickly, stunted religion. We gain new victories by our experience in working. We gain activity and strength by walking in the light, that we may have energy to run in the way of God's commandments. We may gain an increase of strength at every step we advance heavenward. God will bless His people only when they try to be a blessing to others. Our graces are matured and developed by exercise.” (3T 436.2) 2. “God bids you with one hand, faith, take hold of His mighty arm, and with the other hand, love, reach perishing souls. Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Follow Him. Walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Walk even as He walked. This is the will of God, even your sanctification.” (2T 170.1) 3. “We shall wait for His hand to lead us; we shall listen to His voice, saying, ‘This is the way, walk ye in it.’” (MB 117.2) 4. “Walk continually in the light of God. Meditate day and night upon His character. Then you will see His beauty and rejoice in His goodness. Your heart will glow with a sense of His love. You will be uplifted as if borne by everlasting arms. With the power and light that God imparts, you can comprehend more and accomplish more than you ever before deemed possible.” (MH 514.3) 5. “While engaged in our daily work, we should lift the soul to heaven in prayer. ... It was thus that Enoch walked with God. And God was with him, a present help in every time of need.” (GW 254.2) 6. “Enoch walked with God. So may every laborer for Christ. ... While you feel that you have no sufficiency of yourself, your sufficiency will be in Jesus. ... If you go to God for help and wisdom, He will never disappoint your faith.” (GW 417.4) 7. “Enoch's walk with God was not in a trance or vision, but in all the duties of his daily life. ... he was the steadfast, unwavering servant of the Lord.” (PP 85.1) 8. “And all the way up the steep road leading to eternal life are well-springs of joy to refresh the weary. Those who walk in wisdom's ways are, even in tribulation, exceeding joyful; for He whom their soul loveth, walks, invisible, beside them.” (MB 140.3) These quotes emphasize that walking with God involves daily, active engagement in faith, obedience, prayer, and service, following Christ’s example, and trusting in God’s guidance and strength. References: - White, E. G. (1872). Testimonies for the Church, vol. 3, p. 436.2. - White, E. G. (1870). Testimonies for the Church, vol. 2, p. 170.1. - White, E. G. (1896). Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, p. 117.2; p. 140.3. - White, E. G. (1905). The Ministry of Healing, p. 514.3. - White, E. G. (1915). Gospel Workers, p. 254.2; p. 417.4. - White, E. G. (1890). Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 85.1.