The Secret Instructions of the Jesuits (Monita Secreta) is a 17th-century text purporting to be a leaked manual from Jesuit leadership on acquiring wealth, political power, and influence for the Society of Jesus. Most scholars consider it a forgery designed to discredit the Order. Often categorized under history of Christianity or religious studies, it is considered a controversial document that purports to expose the hidden strategies of the Jesuit Order, designed to increase its power and influence.