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 natural covering designed to protect the spiritual life. But our individuality must be yielded to God so that our spiritual life may be brought forth into fellowship with Him.
Individuality counterfeits spirituality, just as lust counterfeits love.
God designed human nature for Himself, but individuality corrupts that human nature for its own purposes. The characteristics of individuality are independence and self-will. We hinder our spiritual growth more than any other way by continually asserting our individuality. But our spirit cannot help believing. Watch yourself closely when the Spirit of God is at work in you.