Ellen White wrote extensively about freedom of choice, emphasizing its central role in God's relationship with humanity. Here are key points from her writings: - God does not deprive humans of freedom of choice, as this would make them mere automatons and not intelligent beings. She wrote, “It is not God's purpose to coerce the will. Man was created a free moral agent... No temptation or trial is permitted to come to him which he is unable to resist.” (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 331.4) - Obedience must be voluntary, not forced. “Without freedom of choice, his obedience would not have been voluntary, but forced. There could have been no development of character.” (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 49.1) - Each person is responsible for their own destiny by their choices. “All are by their own choice deciding their destiny, and God is overruling all for the accomplishment of His purposes.” (Education, p. 178.2) - God allows people the power to choose, including the power to resist or accept the Holy Spirit. “Men have the power to quench the Spirit of God; the power of choosing is left with them. They are allowed freedom of action.” (Gospel Workers, p. 174.3) - In the work of redemption, there is no compulsion. “No external force is employed. Under the influence of the Spirit of God, man is left free to choose whom he will serve.” (Desire of Ages, p. 466.4) - True freedom is found in union with Christ. “The only condition upon which the freedom of man is possible is that of becoming one with Christ. ‘The truth shall make you free;’ and Christ is the truth.” (Desire of Ages, p. 466.5) - Even when people think they are free, if they reject God, they are under another power. “Every soul that refuses to give himself to God is under the control of another power. He may talk of freedom, but he is in the most abject slavery.” (Desire of Ages, p. 466.3) In summary, Ellen White strongly affirms that God created humans with freedom of choice, and that this freedom is essential for genuine love, obedience, and character development. God never forces the will, and each person is responsible for their own choices and destiny. References: - White, E. G. (1890). Patriarchs and Prophets. - White, E. G. (1903). Education. - White, E. G. (1915). Gospel Workers. - White, E. G. (1898). The Desire of Ages.