Ellen White teaches that overcoming temptation is possible through faith, prayer, reliance on Christ, and a determined will. Here are the key points from her writings: 1. Jesus is your helper. In His strength, you can overcome temptation. Even if you have been overcome 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 can help you, and you need 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, steadfastly resist evil. Pray for help, and believe that strength comes through Jesus. Every obstacle increases your need for Christ (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 assist you 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 you grace and strength to overcome (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. One failure to overcome leaves the soul unguarded. Evil habits, if not resisted, become stronger. Constant prayer and reliance on God are necessary (MH 509.4). 9. Temptation is Satan's act, but yielding is your own. No one can force you to sin. There is no excuse for sin (4T 623.2). 10. 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). In summary, Ellen White emphasizes that no one is forced to sin, and God always provides help and a way of escape. 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. (1885). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 4 (4T). - White, E. G. (1892). Gospel Workers (GW92).