Yes, the writings of Ellen White affirm that we are to work out our own salvation, but never in our own strength. This process is a partnership, a cooperation between human effort and divine power. She frequently quotes the Apostle Paul, stating, “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure” (GC88 469.2). This principle of cooperation is essential. Ellen White explains it this way: "Human effort avails nothing without divine power; and without human endeavor, divine effort is with many of no avail. To make God's grace our own, we must act our part. His grace is given to work in us to will and to do, but never as a substitute for our effort" (PK 486.3). Working out our salvation involves several key actions: * **A Constant Battle Against Sin:** "The Christian will feel the promptings of sin, but he will maintain a constant warfare against it. Here is where Christ's help is needed. Human weakness becomes united to divine strength, and faith exclaims, 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ'" (GC88 469.2). * **Personal Responsibility:** Instead of focusing on the faults of others, we are counseled to focus on our own spiritual growth. "Instead of criticizing and condemning others, say, 'I must work out my own salvation. If I co-operate with Him who desires to save my soul, I must watch myself diligently. I must put away every evil from my life. I must overcome every fault. I must become a new creature in Christ'" (MH 492.3). * **Complete Dependence on God:** While we must put forth effort, we can do nothing by ourselves. "In all our helpless unworthiness we must trust in the merits of the crucified and risen Saviour. None will ever perish while they do this" (PP 202.4). We are encouraged to "learn to stand alone, and depend wholly upon God. The sooner we learn this the better" (EW 105.2). In essence, while God works in us, we must actively participate in the process of sanctification through faith and obedience.