Overcoming temptation, according to Ellen G. White’s writings, centers on relying on Christ’s strength, persistent prayer, and active resistance. Here are the key points she shares: 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 if you have failed repeatedly, do not despair. God can help you, and you need not be overcome (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. Many are overcome because they do not trust God or use the means He provides (CTBH 22.2). 4. When tempted, steadfastly resist evil promptings. Pray for help, and believe that strength comes through Jesus. Look to Him for special grace to overcome your faults (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 hear and help 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 give in, we become weaker (2SG 290.1). 7. Pray for help, but also act to resist temptation. Be guarded in your words and actions, and rely on God's Word and Spirit for guidance (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 one evil habit can become a chain (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. 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). 13. If you are helping others, do not give up on them if they fall. They may be tempted and fall repeatedly, but perseverance is needed (MH 173.2). 14. Temptation cannot be entirely removed; we all must resist and fight the good fight (CTBH 153.4). In summary: Overcoming temptation requires reliance on Christ, prayer, self-knowledge, and active resistance. God promises help and a way of escape with every temptation. No one is forced to sin; victory is possible through faith and perseverance. If you need more specific guidance or a particular 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. (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. (1885). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 4 (4T). - White, E. G. (1892). Gospel Workers (GW92).