Overcoming temptation, according to Ellen G. White's writings, centers on relying on Christ, persistent prayer, self-knowledge, and a determined will to resist. 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. Pray for help to sacrifice every idol and sin. Believe that strength comes through Jesus, who pleads for you before the Father (SL 90). 5. No one can be forced to sin; it requires your consent. Temptation is never an excuse for sin. Cry to the Lord 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 (2SG 290.1). 7. Pray and 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 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 necessary 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. Do not needlessly expose yourself to temptation. Know your weaknesses and avoid the enemy’s ground. Self-knowledge and comparing your actions to God’s word will help you avoid defeat (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 should not be removed entirely; we all must learn to resist and stand firm (CTBH 153.4). In summary: Overcoming temptation requires reliance on Christ, prayer, self-knowledge, and a determined will to resist. God provides strength and a way of escape for every temptation. References: - Counsels on Health (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) - Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 4 (4T) - Gospel Workers (GW92)

Ellen G. White’s writings do not say that eating meat will automatically keep a person out of heaven. However, she strongly counsels against meat eating, especially for those who have access to fruits, grains, and nuts. Here are the key points from her writings, with direct annotation text for accuracy: - “We do not mark out any precise line to be followed in diet; but we do say that in countries where there are fruits, grains, and nuts in abundance, flesh food is not the right food for God's people. ... If meat eating was ever healthful, it is not safe now. Cancers, tumors, and pulmonary diseases are largely caused by meat eating.” (9T 159) - “Among those who are waiting for the coming of the Lord, meat-eating will eventually be done away; flesh will cease to form a part of their diet. We should ever keep this end in view, and endeavor to work steadily toward it. I cannot think that in the practice of flesh-eating we are in harmony with the light which God has been pleased to give us.” (CTBH 119.1) - “Those who have lived upon a meat diet all their lives do not see the evil of continuing the practise, and they must be treated tenderly.” (HL 97.3) - “Grains and fruits prepared free from grease, and in as natural a condition as possible, should be the food for the tables of all who claim to be preparing for translation to heaven.” (2T 352.1) - “A religious life can be more successfully attained and maintained if meat is discarded; for this diet stimulates into intense activity the lustful propensities, and enfeebles the moral and spiritual nature.” (HL 102.4) - “Let no meat be found at our restaurants or dining tents, but let its place be supplied with fruits, grains, and vegetables. ... When sitting at a table where meat is provided, we should not make a raid on those who use it, but should let it alone ourselves; and when asked the reason for doing this, we should kindly explain why we do not use it.” (HL 96) Summary: Ellen White teaches that God is leading His people away from meat eating, especially as we near the end of time. She does not say that eating meat in itself will keep someone out of heaven, but she does say that those preparing for heaven should strive to give it up, especially when better foods are available. Those who still eat meat should be treated with patience and kindness, not condemnation. If you would like more specific references or further explanation, please let me know! References: - White, E. G. (1909). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 9, p. 159 (9T 159). - White, E. G. (1890). Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene, p. 119.1 (CTBH 119.1). - White, E. G. (1897). Healthful Living, p. 97.3; p. 102.4; p. 96 (HL 97.3; HL 102.4; HL 96). - White, E. G. (1871). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 2, p. 352.1 (2T 352.1).

Yes, Ellen White did at times eat meat, especially when she could not obtain the food she needed. She wrote: "When I could not obtain the food I needed, I have sometimes eaten a little meat; but I am becoming more and more afraid of it." (CTBH 117.3). Her writings show that while she advocated for a vegetarian diet and believed God was leading His people away from meat eating, she acknowledged that in certain situations—such as illness, exhaustion, or lack of suitable food—she and others sometimes ate meat. However, she became increasingly cautious about it, especially due to concerns about disease in animal flesh. Reference: - "When I could not obtain the food I needed, I have sometimes eaten a little meat; but I am becoming more and more afraid of it." (CTBH 117.3)