Ellen White addresses the topic of age differences in marriage, though she does not specifically mention a six-year age gap. Here are her key points based on the available sources: - She advises that "in most cases there should not be a great disparity in age" between marriage partners. She warns that neglecting this principle "may result in seriously impairing the health of the younger" and can affect the well-being of children, who may be deprived of the care and companionship of a parent due to age or early death (MH 358.2). - She also notes that it is "still worse for young men to marry women considerably older than themselves," as children from unions with a wide age difference "have not well-balanced minds" and may be "deficient also in physical strength" (SA 108.1). Ellen White does not specify what constitutes a "great disparity" in age, nor does she directly address a six-year difference. Her counsel is to avoid large age gaps, primarily for the health and well-being of both partners and their potential children. If you need more specific guidance or examples, please let me know! References: - White, E. G. (1905). The Ministry of Healing, p. 358.2. - White, E. G. (1890). The Story of Achan (Solemn Appeal), p. 108.1.

The official White Estate position is that Ellen G. White consistently upheld the biblical teaching that the only justifiable ground for divorce is adultery or sexual unfaithfulness. She wrote, “Christ permits divorce for one cause only—adultery” (The Ministry of Healing, p. 356). In all other cases, she counseled reconciliation, forgiveness, and the preservation of the marriage relationship wherever possible. Reference: - White, E. G. (1905). The Ministry of Healing, p. 356.

According to available White Estate materials, there is no direct statement from Ellen G. White specifically addressing the Bible verse you referenced (“When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place”—Psalm 118:5). However, Ellen White frequently wrote about God’s willingness to deliver and help those in distress, emphasizing trust in God during times of trouble. If you are seeking her commentary on this specific verse or its themes, there is no documented position directly tied to this passage in the available White Estate collection. References: - Psalm 118:5, New International Version (NIV) - Ellen G. White Estate, official commentary and published works

Here is one instance where Ellen G. White wrote that God is willing to deliver: “It was an hour of fearful, terrible agony to the saints. Day and night they cried unto God for deliverance. To outward appearance, there was no possibility of their escape. The wicked had already begun to triumph, crying out, ‘Why doesn't your God deliver you out of our hands? Why don't you go up and save your lives?’ But the saints heeded them not. Like Jacob, they were wrestling with God. The angels longed to deliver them, but they must wait a little longer; the people of God must drink of the cup and be baptized with the baptism. The angels, faithful to their trust, continued their watch. God would not suffer His name to be reproached among the heathen. The time had nearly come when He was to manifest His mighty power and gloriously deliver His saints. For His name's glory He would deliver every one of those who had patiently waited for Him and whose names were written in the book.” (Early Writings, p. 283.2) This passage shows Ellen White’s assurance that God is willing and able to deliver His people, even in the most desperate circumstances. Reference: - White, E. G. (1882). Early Writings, p. 283.2.

Here are several more instances where Ellen G. White wrote about God's willingness and power to deliver His people: 1. “There is to be no despondency in God's service. Our faith is to endure the pressure brought to bear upon it. God is able and willing to bestow upon His servants all the strength they need. He will more than fulfill the highest expectations of those who put their trust in Him. He will give them the wisdom that their varied necessities demand.” (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 8, p. 11.1) 2. “The book abounded in assurances of God's willingness to save to the uttermost those who should place their trust fully in Him. As He had wrought in their deliverance from Egyptian bondage, so would He work mightily in establishing them in the Land of Promise and in placing them at the head of the nations of earth.” (Prophets and Kings, p. 393.3) 3. “God is willing to do much for you, if you will only feel your need of Him. Jesus loves you. ... Through faith in Him you may obtain strength to resist every temptation of Satan and thus increase in moral power with every test from God.” (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 4, p. 561.2) 4. “If we go to the Source of all strength, with our hands of faith outstretched to receive, we shall be sustained in our work, even under the most forbidding circumstances, and shall be enabled to give to others the bread of life.” (The Desire of Ages, p. 371.1) 5. “God is as powerful to save from sin today as He was in the times of the patriarchs, of David, and of the prophets and apostles. The multitude of cases recorded in sacred history where God has delivered His people from their own iniquities should make the Christian of this time eager to receive divine instruction and zealous to perfect a character that will bear the close inspection of the judgment.” (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 4, p. 15.2) These passages show Ellen White’s consistent emphasis on God’s willingness and power to deliver, help, and save those who trust in Him. References: - White, E. G. (1904). Testimonies for the Church, vol. 8, p. 11.1. - White, E. G. (1917). Prophets and Kings, p. 393.3. - White, E. G. (1881). Testimonies for the Church, vol. 4, p. 561.2. - White, E. G. (1898). The Desire of Ages, p. 371.1. - White, E. G. (1881). Testimonies for the Church, vol. 4, p. 15.2.