Here are key points from Ellen White's writings on overcoming temptation, with direct references and annotation text for accuracy: 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 rely on 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. Do not despair—God can help you overcome (MH 174.6). 3. Temptations, especially those appealing to appetite, can only be overcome with God's help. God promises a way of escape with every temptation. 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. When faced with temptation, go to God in prayer. He will give you grace and strength to overcome and break the power of the enemy (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 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. Temptation appeals to our desires, but yielding is our choice. Satan cannot force anyone to sin; there is no excuse for sin (4T 623.2). 11. 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). 12. Even if someone falls repeatedly, do not give up on them. Continue to support and help them overcome (MH 173.2). 13. Temptation cannot be removed entirely; everyone must learn to resist as part of the Christian life (CTBH 153.4). If you would like more detail on any of these points or a specific reference, let me know! References: - CTBH: Counsels on Health and The Battle with Appetite (Ellen G. White) - MH: The Ministry of Healing (Ellen G. White) - SL: Steps to Life (Ellen G. White) - 5T: Testimonies for the Church, Volume 5 (Ellen G. White) - 2SG: Spiritual Gifts, Volume 2 (Ellen G. White) - 3T: Testimonies for the Church, Volume 3 (Ellen G. White) - SJ: The Story of Jesus (Ellen G. White) - 4T: Testimonies for the Church, Volume 4 (Ellen G. White) - GW92: Gospel Workers (1892 edition, Ellen G. White)