I’m stealing this thought from a Facebook friend…“we are supposed to have “Spirit Controlled Temperaments” when we are even slightly in the flesh…the negative side of our temperament comes out!” ….thanks Deb !
We can’t all be the same part of the “body” of Christ, optimal functionality comes when we learn our strengths and weaknesses, adapt, utilize the good for His given purpose, and harmonize with others we serve with for advancing the kingdom.
Your mate is not you – you are not your mate. You will be mostly one personality type and some of a 2nd. Use this tool to understand & move forward., Paul
Personality Types
Thoughts take from:
God could have made us all Sanguines.
We could have lots of fun but accomplish little.
He could have made us all Melancholies.
We would have been organized and charted but not very cheerful.
He could have made us all Cholerics.
We would have been set to lead, but impatient that no one would follow!
He could have made us all Phlegmatics.
We would have had a peaceful world but not much enthusiasm for life.
We need each temperament for the total function of the body.
Each part should do its work to unify the action and produce harmonious results.
-Florence Littauer in The Gift of Encouraging Words
| Table of Equivalents for the 4 Personality Types | ||||
| D.E.S.A. | Dominant | Expressive | Solid | Analytical |
| Hippocrates Greek Terms (370 BC) | Choleric | Sanguine | Phlegmatic | Melancholy |
| Biblical Characters | Paul | Peter | Abraham | Moses |
| Gary Smalley | Lion | Otter | Golden Retriever | Beaver |
| DiSC | Dominance | Influence | Steadiness | Cautious Compliance |
| Children’s Literature | Rabbit | Tigger | Pooh | Eeyore |
| Charlie Brown Characters | Lucy | Snoopy | Charlie Brown | Linus |
For a complete Table of Equivalents for the 4 Personality Types, click here.
What is your Myers-Briggs Personality Type?
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<h1 class="entry-title">Personality Typesh1>
<p align="center"><em>God could have made us all Sanguines.<br> We could have lots of fun but accomplish little.<br> He could have made us all Melancholies.<br> We would have been organized and charted but not very cheerful.<br> He could have made us all Cholerics.<br> We would have been set to lead, but impatient that no one would follow!<br> He could have made us all Phlegmatics.<br> We would have had a peaceful world but not much enthusiasm for life.<br>
We need each temperament for the total function of the body.<br> Each part should do its work to unify the action and produce harmonious results. em><br> -Florence Littauer in <em>The Gift of Encouraging Words em>p> <table width="75%" align="center" border="1" bordercolor="#999966" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="5"> <p align="center"><strong>Table of Equivalents for the 4 Personality Types strong>p> td> tr> <tr> <td>D.E.S.A.td>
<td>Dominanttd> <td>Expressivetd> <td>Solidtd> <td>Analyticaltd> tr> <tr> <td>Hippocrates Greek Terms (370 BC)td> <td>Cholerictd> <td>Sanguinetd> <td>Phlegmatictd>
<td>Melancholytd> tr> <tr> <td>Biblical Characterstd> <td>Paultd> <td>Petertd> <td>Abrahamtd> <td>Mosestd> tr> <tr> <td>Gary Smalleytd>
<td>Liontd> <td>Ottertd> <td>Golden Retrievertd> <td>Beavertd> tr> <tr> <td>DiSCtd> <td>Dominancetd> <td>Influencetd> <td>Steadinesstd>
<td>Cautious Compliancetd> tr> <tr> <td>Children’s Literaturetd> <td>Rabbittd> <td>Tiggertd> <td>Poohtd> <td>Eeyoretd> tr> <tr> <td>Charlie Brown Characterstd>
<td>Lucytd> <td>Snoopytd> <td>Charlie Browntd> <td>Linustd> tr> <tr> <td colspan="5"> <p align="center"><a class="style12" href="http://ylcf.org/you/personality/equivalents/">For a complete Table of Equivalents for the 4 Personality Types, click here. a>
Dr. Gary Smalley and Dr. John Trent’s Rapid Personality Inventory
To balance our love with others, we’ve got to understand what particular personality strengths can push us toward either extreme. We’ve provided a short test that can help you recognize and value another person’s strengths as well as your own.
In the personal strength survey, circle a few simple words describing yourself. Then, with that information, we’ll show you specifically what your unique strengths are and why they make you such a valuable person in all your relationships.
To complete the instrument, just read through the four categories below (L, B, O, and G), and circle each word or phrase that seems to describe a consistent character trait of yours. Next, add up the number of words and phrases you circled in each category. Then double your score to come up with a total in each section.
L (Choleric)
Likes Authority, Confident, Firm, Enjoys Challenges, Problem Solver, Bold, Goal Driven, Strong-Willed, Self-Reliant, Persistent, Takes Charge, Determined, Enterprising, Competitive, Productive, Purposeful, Adventurous, Independent, Controlling, Action-Oriented
“Let’s do it now!” Double the number Circled _____
O (Sanguine)
Enthusiastic, Visionary, Energetic, Promoter, Mixes Easily, Fun-Loving, Spontaneous, Creative, New Ideas, Optimistic, Infectious Laughter, Takes Risks, Motivator, Very Verbal, Friendly, Enjoys Popularity, Likes Variety, Enjoys Change, Group Oriented, Initiator, Inspirational
“Trust me! It’ll work out!” Double the number Circled _____
G (Phlegmatic)
Sensitive Feelings, Calm, Non-Demanding, Avoids Confrontations, Enjoys Routine, Warm and elational, Adaptable, Thoughtful, Patient, Good Listener, Loyal, Even-Keeled, Gives In, Indecisive, Dislikes Change, Dry Humor, Sympathetic, Nurturing, Tolerant, Peace-Maker
“Let’s keep things the way they are.” Double the number Circled _____
B (Melancholic)
Enjoys Instruction, Consistent, Reserved, Practical, Factual, Perfectionist, Detailed, Inquisitive, Persistent, Sensitive, Accurate, Controlled, Predictable, Orderly, Conscientious, Discerning, Analytical, Precise, Scheduled, Deliberate
“How was it done in the past?” Double the number Circled _____
You’ve taken the test, but what does it all mean? The four letters at the top of each section stand for the four basic personality types, which we’ve chosen to picture by using animals: Lions, Beavers, Otters, and Golden Retrievers.
Scoring high on the L line are those we call LIONS. Lions are take charge leaders. They’re usually the bosses at work, or at least think they are! They’re decisive, bottom line folks who are doers, not watchers or listeners. They love to solve problems. Unfortunately, however, if the lions don’t learn to use both sides of love, their natural hard-side bent can cause problems with others.
Scoring high on the B line are those we call BEAVERS. Beavers have a strong need to do things right and by the book. In fact, they’re the kind who actually read the instruction manuals. They like maps, charts, and organization. And they’re great at providing quality control for a home or office. Because rules, consistency and high standards are so important to beavers, they often communicate the hard side of love to others just like the lion. Beavers have deep feelings for those they love. But learning to balance the two sides of love usually involves adding the ability to communicate that softness and warmth in a way that’s felt and clearly understood by others.
Scoring high on the O line are those we call OTTERS. Otters are excitable, fun-seeking, cheerleader types who love to yak, yak, yak. They’re great at motivating others and need to be in an environment where they get to talk and have a vote on major decisions. Otter’s outgoing nature makes them great networkers – they usually know people who know people who know people. The only problem is they usually don’t know everyone’s name. They can be very soft and encouraging with others (unless under pressure, when they tend to use their verbal skills to attack). But because of their strong desire to be liked, they can often fail to be hard on problems and cause further ones.
Scoring high on the G line are the GOLDEN RETRIEVERS. These people are just like their counter-parts in nature. If you could pick one word to describe them it would be loyalty. They’re so loyal, in fact, that they can absorb the most emotional pain and punishment in relationships and still stay committed. Golden retrievers are great listeners, empathizers and warm encouragers – all strong, soft side skills. But they tend to be such pleasers that they can have great difficulty in adding the hard side of love when it’s needed
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