Spiritual growth is a living and complex reality. This booklet takes us through the first four of St. Teresa of Avila’s seven dwelling places showing us the process and progress of the soul striving to reach union with God. However, anyone striving to become perfect will be the object of the devil’s attack. He already has the sinner who has surrendered to his passions and the lukewarm. It is against the fervent that he rages his violence and hatred. You can protect yourself with humility.