Here are key points from Ellen White's writings on overcoming temptation, with direct references and annotation text for confirmation: 1. Rely on Christ's Strength: - "Jesus is your helper. In his strength you can overcome the beguiling power of appetite. Summon will-power to your aid." (CTBH 147.2) 2. Do Not Despair: - "He may have been overcome again and again, but it need not be always thus... But he need not despair." (MH 174.6) 3. Trust in God and Use Provided Means: - "Temptations... can be overcome only by the help that God can impart. But with every temptation we have the promise of God that there shall be a way of escape... It is because they do not put their trust in God." (CTBH 22.2) 4. Resist Steadfastly and Pray: - "When assailed by temptation, steadfastly resist the evil promptings... Cry to the dear Saviour for help to sacrifice every idol and to put away every darling sin... Believe that strength comes to you through your precious Saviour." (SL 90) 5. No One Can Be Forced to Sin: - "No man can be forced to transgress. His own consent must be first gained... Temptation, however strong, is never an excuse for sin." (5T 177.2) 6. Seek God in Prayer: - "When temptations and trials rush in upon us, let us go to God, and agonize with him in prayer. He will give us grace and strength to overcome, and break the power of the enemy." (2SG 290.1) 7. Resist the Devil: - "So we may resist temptation, and overcome Satan. The Lord says to us, 'Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you.'" (SJ 48.5) 8. Avoid Needlessly Exposing Yourself to Temptation: - "He who understands well his own character... should not expose himself needlessly, and invite temptation by placing himself upon the enemy's ground." (GW92 371) 9. There Is No Excuse for Sin: - "It is Satan's act to tempt you, but your own act to yield. It is not in the power of all the host of Satan to force the tempted to transgress. There is no excuse for sin." (4T 623.2) Summary: Overcoming temptation involves relying on Christ, persistent prayer, resisting evil, not despairing after failure, and avoiding situations that invite temptation. God promises help and a way of escape for every temptation. If you need more specific guidance or examples, let me know! References: - White, E. G. (1890). Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene (CTBH), p. 147.2, 22.2. - White, E. G. (1905). The Ministry of Healing (MH), p. 174.6. - White, E. G. (1892). Steps to Christ (SL), p. 90. - White, E. G. (1882). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 5 (5T), p. 177.2. - White, E. G. (1860). Spiritual Gifts, Vol. 2 (2SG), p. 290.1. - White, E. G. (1896). The Story of Jesus (SJ), p. 48.5. - White, E. G. (1892). Gospel Workers (GW92), p. 371. - White, E. G. (1881). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 4 (4T), p. 623.2.