Individuality

Source: My Utmost for His Highest

Jesus said to His disciples, ’If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself . . .’ -Matthew 16:24

Individuality is the hard outer layer surrounding the inner spiritual life. Individuality shoves others aside, separating and isolating people. We see it as the primary characteristic of a child, and rightly so. When we confuse individuality with the spiritual life, we remain isolated. This shell of individuality is God’s created…