This book contains instructions and sayings of one of the most revered elders of the Russian Orthodox Church, Archimandrite John Krestyankin, friend and spiritual mentor of Tikhon Shevkunov, author of the book “Unholy Saints.” John Krestyankin was a resident of the Pskov-Pechersk Monastery for about forty years. All his life, the elder helped people maintain faith, supported them in difficult times and directed them to the true path. “The Word of God, penetrating the heart and taking root there, gives the selfless soul courage, strength and strength to endure temptations. And the word of a confessor is a spiritual sword, powerful to cut off impurity.”