Ellen White offers clear, practical guidance on overcoming temptation. Here are the key points from her writings: 1. Jesus is your helper. In His strength, you can overcome temptation. Even if you have failed before, it need not always be so. Summon will-power and rely on Christ (CTBH 147.2). 2. Many feel powerless against temptation, but you can and must resist. Even repeated failure does not mean you are hopeless. God will help you if you do not despair (MH 174.6). 3. Temptations, especially those appealing to appetite, can only be overcome with God's help. God promises a way of escape with every temptation. Trust in Him and use the means He provides (CTBH 22.2). 4. When tempted, resist evil promptings and look to Christ for special grace. Pray for help to overcome every sin, and believe that strength comes through Jesus (SL 90). 5. No one can be forced to sin; it requires your consent. Temptation is never an excuse for sin. Cry out to God for help, and He will provide strength in every time of temptation (5T 177.2). 6. Prayer is essential. When temptations and trials come, go to God and pray earnestly. He will give grace and strength to overcome (2SG 290.1). 7. Resist temptation as much as you can, and trust Jesus to do what you cannot. Be careful in your words and actions to avoid inviting temptation (3T 378.1). 8. The Bible promises: “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you” (James 4:7, 8; SJ 48.5). 9. One failure to overcome temptation leaves the soul unguarded. Evil habits, if not resisted, become stronger. Constant prayer and reliance on God are necessary (MH 509.4). 10. Temptation is Satan’s act, but yielding is your choice. No one can force you to sin. There is no excuse for sin (4T 623.2). 11. Avoid placing yourself needlessly in the way of temptation. Know your weaknesses and seek God’s help when duty calls you into difficult situations (GW92 371). 12. Even if someone falls repeatedly, do not give up on them. Continue to support and help them, as victory is possible (MH 173.2). 13. Temptation cannot be removed entirely; everyone must learn to resist and stand firm (CTBH 153.4). In summary, Ellen White teaches that overcoming temptation is possible through faith in Christ, prayer, self-knowledge, and a determined will. God provides strength and a way of escape for every temptation, and no one is forced to sin. Persistent effort, reliance on divine help, and avoiding unnecessary exposure to temptation are key principles. References: - Counsels on Health (CTBH) - The Ministry of Healing (MH) - Steps to Christ (SL) - Testimonies for the Church, Volumes 3, 4, and 5 (3T, 4T, 5T) - Second Spiritual Gifts (2SG) - Gospel Workers (GW92) - The Story of Jesus (SJ) If you’d like more specific examples or further explanation, feel free to ask!