Individuality separates and isolates.
Individuality demands one's right to oneself. It can not suffer to be misunderstood.
And yet, our heavenly Messiah could and often was misunderstood and suffered this indignity because He had abandoned all rights to Himself. He was so one with Yah the need to be understood was not necessary.
Even the quietest among us will spend an inordinate amount of time explaining our self in order to be perfectly understood. Is this a sin? No, but our right to self can cause just as much if not more damage to our walk of faith.
Individuality is created by G-d; however, it must be in submission in order to be in fellowship with G-d
The characteristics of individuality are independence and self-assertiveness. The world would say that these are extremely valuable attributes, but look closely. Where is G-d in those attributes?
He's careful and quietly edited out with the focus turned to our favorite idol: Our self. The lie of individuality idolizes the self and puts value in my own need to be completely understood at all times.
The continual assertion of our individuality hinders y(our) spirituality. G-d desires oneness with Him, but our right to self is in the way. G-dly individuality recognizes the creator, seeks the creator first, and continually puts to death our fleshly nature that rebels against Him.
Deny your self to find your self in the Messiah.
As always I'm here to listen if you need me.
~The Good Counselor
