Ellen White teaches that knowing God's will involves several key steps: 1. Surrender and Earnestness: God reveals His will to those who are truly earnest and anxious to be guided by Him. A lack of desire to know and do God's will leads to uncertainty (3T 466.4). 2. Submission in Prayer: When we pray, we should submit our desires to God, saying, “Not my will, but Thine, be done,” trusting that He knows what is best for us and for the world (MH 230.1; GW 218.1). 3. Study and Consecration: Gaining knowledge of God comes from studying His word and living a life of daily consecration and service. This leads to the highest development of our character (8T 63). 4. Seeking God’s Will Above Personal Inclination: We must study to know God’s will, rather than simply following our own inclinations. Our sincere question should be, “What wilt Thou have me to do?” (4T 53.3). 5. Obedience to Known Duty: Jesus said that those who are willing to do God’s will shall understand His teachings. By faithfully performing the duties we already know, we will be given understanding for those things that are still unclear (SC 111.2). 6. The Bible as the Guide: God’s will is revealed in the Bible, and this is the essential knowledge for every believer (CE 84.1). 7. Faith and Works: Those who live by faith in Christ desire nothing more than to know and do God’s will (5T 644.1). 8. Humble Obedience Brings More Light: As we walk in humble obedience and fulfill God’s purpose, He will reveal more of His truth to us (MH 465.2). In summary, Ellen White emphasizes that knowing God’s will comes through earnest seeking, surrender, prayerful submission, diligent study of the Bible, and obedience to what God has already revealed. As we follow the light we have, God gives us greater understanding of His will. References: - Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 3, p. 466.4 - Ellen G. White, The Ministry of Healing, p. 230.1; Gospel Workers, p. 218.1 - Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 8, p. 63 - Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 4, p. 53.3 - Ellen G. White, Steps to Christ, p. 111.2 - Ellen G. White, Christian Education, p. 84.1 - Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, p. 644.1 - Ellen G. White, The Ministry of Healing, p. 465.2