Ellen G. White’s writings offer clear guidance on overcoming temptation: 1. You must resist temptation. Even if you have been overcome in the past or have experienced moral failure, it does not have to continue. Jesus is your helper, and in His strength, you can overcome temptation. Summon your will-power to aid you. (CTBH 147.2) 2. Do not be discouraged if your heart seems hard. Every obstacle and internal foe only increases your need for Christ. He came to give you a new heart. Look to Him for special grace to overcome your particular faults. When tempted, steadfastly resist and remind yourself of your commitment to Christ. Pray for help to put away every sin, and believe that strength comes through Jesus. (SL 90) 3. Many feel powerless against temptation and despair, thinking they cannot resist evil. But it is possible and necessary to resist. Even if you have failed repeatedly, you do not need to despair. Weakness in moral power and broken promises can be overcome; God can still work with your efforts. (MH 174.6) 4. Temptations, especially those related to appetite, can only be overcome with God's help. With every temptation, God promises a way of escape. Many are overcome because they do not trust God or use the means He provides for their safety. Excuses for giving in to temptation are not valid before God. (CTBH 22.2) In summary: Overcoming temptation is possible through faith in Christ, reliance on His strength, persistent resistance, and using the means God provides. Even repeated failure does not mean you are without hope—God offers help and a way of escape. References: - White, E. G. (1890). Counsels on Diet and Foods (CTBH). - White, E. G. (1892). Steps to Christ (SL). - White, E. G. (1905). The Ministry of Healing (MH).

Según los escritos de Elena G. de White, los 144,000 son un grupo especial de personas que serán selladas y estarán perfectamente unidas al final de los tiempos. En una de sus visiones, ella describe que en sus frentes estaba escrito: “Dios, Nueva Jerusalén, y una gloriosa Estrella que contenía el nuevo nombre de Jesús”. Los 144,000 pasan por grandes pruebas, pero permanecen fieles y son transformados cuando Jesús regresa. Se les da coronas y arpas de oro, y están vestidos con mantos blancos y gloriosos. Finalmente, entran en la Ciudad Santa y tienen derecho al árbol de la vida y a la presencia de Dios. Referencia: - “Los 144,000 fueron todos sellados y perfectamente unidos. En sus frentes estaba escrito, Dios, Nueva Jerusalén, y una gloriosa Estrella que contenía el nuevo nombre de Jesús... Aquí sobre el mar de vidrio los 144,000 estaban en un cuadrado perfecto... Todos estaban perfectamente satisfechos con sus coronas... Jesús dijo: Habéis lavado vuestras ropas en mi sangre, habéis permanecido firmes por mi verdad, entrad.” (ExV 11.1) ¿Te gustaría saber más detalles sobre su identidad o su experiencia? Referencias académicas: - White, E. G. (1882). Primeros Escritos (Early Writings), p. 11.1.