Overcoming temptation, according to Ellen G. White's writings, centers on relying on Jesus as your helper and drawing strength from Him. Even if you have failed before, you are not hopeless—God will help you if you do not despair. Here are some 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. With every temptation, God promises a way of escape. 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. Pray and cast yourself on Jesus—He will help in every time of temptation. (5T 177.2) 6. We must resist temptation firmly or be conquered. If we overcome, we are strengthened for future trials; if we yield, we become weaker. Go to God in prayer for grace and strength. (2SG 290.1) 7. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. (SJ 48.5) 8. Prayer is necessary because of daily temptations. One failure to overcome leaves the soul unguarded, and evil habits can become binding. (MH 509.4) 9. Temptations appealing to physical nature are especially powerful. Through intemperance, Satan seeks to destroy our mental and moral powers. (DA 122.1) 10. It is Satan's act to tempt, but your act to yield. No one can force you to sin; there is no excuse for sin. (4T 623.2) 11. Do not needlessly expose yourself to temptation. Know your weaknesses and avoid the enemy's ground. Self-knowledge and comparing your actions to God's word will help prevent defeat. (GW92 371) 12. Even if those you help fall repeatedly, do not give up on them. Perseverance is needed, as victory may take time. (MH 173.2) 13. Temptation cannot be removed entirely; we all must learn to resist as part of our spiritual warfare. (CTBH 153.4) If you would like more detail on any of these points or a specific aspect of overcoming temptation, please let me know! References: - White, E. G. (1890). Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene (CTBH). - White, E. G. (1905). The Ministry of Healing (MH). - White, E. G. (1892). Steps to Christ (SL). - White, E. G. (1882). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 5 (5T). - White, E. G. (1860). Spiritual Gifts, Vol. 2 (2SG). - White, E. G. (1896). The Story of Jesus (SJ). - White, E. G. (1898). The Desire of Ages (DA). - White, E. G. (1880). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 4 (4T). - White, E. G. (1892). Gospel Workers (GW92).