Here are key points from Ellen White's writings on overcoming temptation: 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 trust in 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. 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. Cry out to God for help, and He will assist you 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 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. Prayer is essential because temptations are constant. One failure to overcome leaves the soul unguarded, and evil habits can become binding. (MH 509.4) 10. Temptations appealing to physical nature are especially powerful. Through intemperance, Satan seeks to destroy our ability to appreciate eternal things. (DA 122.1) 11. 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) 12. Know your weaknesses and avoid unnecessary exposure to temptation. If duty calls you into difficult situations, God will give special help. Self-knowledge and comparing your actions to God’s word are essential. (GW92 371) 13. If you are helping others, do not give up on them if they fall repeatedly. Persevere in your efforts. (MH 173.2) 14. Temptation cannot be entirely removed; everyone must learn to resist as part of the Christian warfare. (CTBH 153.4) If you would like more detail on any of these points or a specific reference, 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. (1875). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 3 (3T) - White, E. G. (1896). The Story of Jesus (SJ) - White, E. G. (1898). The Desire of Ages (DA) - White, E. G. (1881). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 4 (4T) - White, E. G. (1892). Gospel Workers (GW92)