Lowliness

God takes no pleasure in our repenting over and over again as though this were sufficient; rather does He wish us to
live in perpetual contrition. Only a spirit of this kind can equip us to detect and mourn immediately all disharmony
with the Holy Spirit present in our conduct and deeds. It also helps us to acknowledge our faults when told of them.
People who cover their faults and excuse themselves do not have a repentant spirit...
But when the cross is working deeply a believer comes to know himself. He realizes how undependable are his ideas,
feelings and desires.
Lowliness is not looking down on one's self; rather is it a not looking at one's self at all.