St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, on the basis of whose works this book was compiled, himself went through all the stages of the ascetic experience of fighting passions. He clearly shows in his writings that our life is a battle with demons, in which either one or the other side is victorious or is defeated. But this struggle, first of all, implies the help of the grace of God, as well as the work and personal efforts of a person.The edification of the saint can serve as a practical guide for Christians in their struggle with sinful passions, which is especially important in our time.< /p>