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Ellen White taught that through the power of Christ, it is possible to stop sinning, stating clearly that "the means is provided, and no one will have any excuse for sin" (TM 455.3). She emphasized that those who are born of God are "not free to continue in sin, but free to practice virtue and holiness" (9MR 214.1). In her writings, she explained that if an individual fails to overcome sin, it is often because they will not obey God's revealed will,"will not pray," or "will not fight evil habits and unholy thoughts" (TM 455.3). She urged everyone, especially the youth, to "cease from your selfish, sinful course,—cease to do evil, and learn to do good" (YI July 21, 1892, par. 6). This process requires a "thorough conversion" where one's thoughts and conversation are elevated (2T 221.1). Ellen White frequently referenced the command of Christ to "go, and sin no more" (CH 138.3). She applied this principle to all aspects of life, including physical health, noting that "appetite must not be your god" (CH 138.3). She encouraged believers to exert an influence on the side of pure, faultless, undeviating obediencewhile maintaining strict discipline over self (17MR 105.1). However, she also recognized the reality of human struggle. She counseled that "just as soon as you commit sin, you should flee to the throne of grace, and tell Jesus all about it" (3SM 196.3). Rather than remaining in discouragement, the repentant person should ask for forgiveness and believe that He has forgiven you,refusing to doubt His divine mercy (3SM 196.3). For practical application, she taught that victory comes by seeking the aid of God's Spirit by prayerand by "watching thereunto" (TM 455.3). By conforming the life to the simple prescriptions of the word of God,she believed that individuals could "come off more than conquerors through Him who hath loved us" (TM 455.3). In conclusion, while Ellen White held a high standard for Christian living, she maintained that the strength to cease from sin is a gift from God available to those who earnestly strive, pray, and rely on the merits of Jesus. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the role of the Holy Spirit in overcoming habits? • How does she describe the process of "thorough conversion"? • What advice did she give for those who feel discouraged by their failures? --- 📚 **thousands of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=Can+you+stop+sinning)