The guidance of the spiritual father, constant contact with him; frequent recourse to the sacraments, careful preparation for them, attendance at divine services, home prayer, daily reading of the Gospel, reading books of religious content, observance of feasts and fasts of the church year, friendship and communication with believers and church people.

9. Does God always send people to me?

No, sometimes it is not God, but the devil who sends them to us.

10. How can we learn the spiritual life?

Living in solitude, I search the Divine Scriptures, according to the commandment of the Lord, and their interpretation, as well as the apostolic traditions, the lives and teachings of the Holy Fathers, and I listen to them; and what according to my understanding is for the pleasure of God and the benefit of the soul, I copy to myself and study: in this is my life and breath. I advise you to do the same. I give this advice for the good of the soul, offering what I consider useful for myself (St. Nil of Sorsky).

11. How should the scriptures be read?

In order for the reading of the Scriptures to be useful, it is necessary: first, before reading, to invoke the grace of the Holy Spirit to help oneself; secondly, read slowly, repeating several times what is incomprehensible to you; thirdly, not to bother to read much; fourthly, to beware of reading different books.

12. Is it possible to learn the spiritual life without studying in a theological school?

Although the ascetic Jerome did not study in theological schools, he educated himself by spiritual reading and conversations with spiritual elders and experienced religious people.

13. Which religions are recognized as false?