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 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. Pray for help, and believe that strength comes through Jesus. Every obstacle increases your need of 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. If you overcome trials and temptations, you become stronger and better prepared for future challenges. If you give in, you become weaker. Go to God in prayer for grace and strength to overcome (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, and rely on God's Word and Spirit for guidance (3T 378.1). 8. The Bible says, “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 your act to yield to temptation, not Satan's power to force you. 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 repeatedly. Continue to support them in their struggle against temptation (MH 173.2). 14. Temptation cannot be entirely removed; everyone must learn to resist as part of the Christian warfare (CTBH 153.4). These points emphasize reliance on Christ, prayer, self-knowledge, and perseverance in the face of temptation. 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) - The Desire of Ages (DA) - Gospel Workers (GW92)