Ellen White teaches that overcoming temptation is possible through faith in Christ, prayer, self-knowledge, and active resistance. Here are some key points from her writings: 1. Jesus is our helper in overcoming temptation. Even if you have been overcome before, "in his strength you can overcome the beguiling power of appetite. Summon will-power to your aid." (CTBH 147.2) 2. Many feel powerless against temptation, but "he need not despair." God can help, and "he must resist." (MH 174.6) 3. Temptations, especially those appealing to appetite, "can be overcome only by the help that God can impart." Trust in God and use the means He provides for safety. (CTBH 22.2) 4. When facing temptation, "steadfastly resist the evil promptings" and "cry to the dear Saviour for help." Believe that strength comes through Jesus. (SL 90) 5. "No man can be forced to transgress. His own consent must be first gained." Temptation is never an excuse for sin. Pray and trust God for help. (5T 177.2) 6. "If we overcome our trials, and obtain victory over the temptations of Satan... we are stronger, and better prepared to meet the next." If we give in, we grow weaker. Go to God in prayer for strength. (2SG 290.1) 7. "You must then answer your own prayer as far as possible by resisting temptation, and leave that which you cannot do for yourselves for Jesus to do for you." (3T 378.1) 8. "Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you." (SJ 48.5) 9. Prayer is essential because "the temptations to which we are daily exposed make prayer a necessity." (MH 509.4) 10. "It is Satan's act to tempt you, but your own act to yield. It is not in the power of all the host of Satan to force the tempted to transgress. There is no excuse for sin." (4T 623.2) 11. Avoid needlessly exposing yourself to temptation. "Self-knowledge will save many from falling into grievous temptations." (GW92 371) 12. Even if someone falls repeatedly, "do not, because of this, cease your efforts" to help them. (MH 173.2) 13. "We all have a warfare before us, and must stand in a position to resist the temptations of Satan." (CTBH 153.4) In summary, Ellen White emphasizes that no one is forced to sin; with God's help, victory is assured for those who persevere. References: - Counsels on Diet and Foods (CTBH) - The Ministry of Healing (MH) - Steps to Christ (SL) - Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 5 (5T) - Spiritual Gifts, Vol. 2 (2SG) - Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 3 (3T) - The Story of Jesus (SJ) - Gospel Workers (GW92)