Communications Forum William A. Covington - Presenter
Definitions: Definitions:- Temperament – Combination of inborn traits that subconsciously affect all our behavior.
- Character – Result of temperament being modified
- Personality – Outward expression of yourself – what people see
Capitalize on the strengths Capitalize on the strengthsDo not allow weaknesses to control situationNo temperament is better than another
SANGUINE SANGUINECHOLERICMELANCHOLYPHLEGMATIC
CHARACTERISTICS: CHARACTERISTICS:- Warm
- Buoyant
- Lively
- Enjoy people who are receptive by nature
External impressions easily find their way into their hearts and as a result, they react readily by way of spontaneous response. External impressions easily find their way into their hearts and as a result, they react readily by way of spontaneous response.Make decisions through feelings rather than reflective thoughts.They are life of the party – Extroverts!
Seldom at lost for wordsSpeaks without thinkingDo not like to be aloneNever lacks friends!Noisy, blustering, friendly ways make them appear more confident than they really are.
Naïve, impulsive and congenial nature opens hearts and doors to them. Naïve, impulsive and congenial nature opens hearts and doors to them.Their energy and lovable disposition gets them by the rough spots of life.
Strengths StrengthsWarm emotionsFriendlyFun-lovingOutgoingEnthusiasticTalkativeResponsiveCompassionateStimulatingAmbitious
Biblical Example Biblical ExamplePETERMatt 4:18-20,17:4;John21:1-11;Lk 5:5Acts 2:14ff,4:13,5:41
CHARACTERISTICS: CHARACTERISTICS:- Quick
- Active
- Practical
- Strong-willed
- Self-sufficient
- Very independent
They tend to be decisive and opinionated, therefore, they find it easy to make decisions both for themselves and others. They can be extroverts but not to the degree of Sanguine. They tend to be decisive and opinionated, therefore, they find it easy to make decisions both for themselves and others. They can be extroverts but not to the degree of Sanguine. They thrive on activity.
The environment does not need to stimulate them because they stimulate the environment. The environment does not need to stimulate them because they stimulate the environment.They rarely do anything, “just for nothing”.There is an underlying reason for practically everything they do.
They are not frightened by adversities. They are not frightened by adversities.In fact, misfortunes tend to encourage Cholerics.They are strong natural leaders.They do not sympathize easily with others
They do not show their emotions easily. They do not show their emotions easily.They are often embarrassed or disgusted by their tears, and therefore are very insensitive to other’s needs.
Strengths StrengthsStrong-willedDeterminedIndependentDecisiveActive and energeticPracticalOptimistic/confidentProductive Goal-orientedStrong natural leader
Biblical Example Biblical ExamplePAULI Cor 9:24-27, II Cor 10:3-5, Eph 5:18Acts 7, 8, 9
Characteristics Characteristics- Analytical
- Self-sacrificing
- Gifted
- Perfectionists
- Sensitive emotional nature
- Moody
They are the richest of temperaments, leaning toward the fine arts. They are the richest of temperaments, leaning toward the fine arts.They don’t make friends easily, but when they do they are good faithful friends. They are reluctant to take people at face value, therefore prone to be suspicious of others.
Their exceptional analytical ability cause them to diagnose accurately the obstacles and dangers of any project in which they are involved. Their exceptional analytical ability cause them to diagnose accurately the obstacles and dangers of any project in which they are involved.They are the most pessimistic of the temperaments. If they are confronted about their pessimistic outlook, they will tell you that they are not being negative they are being realistic.
They sometimes display some moods where they can produce great work, but usually this is followed by some periods of deep depression. They sometimes display some moods where they can produce great work, but usually this is followed by some periods of deep depression.They find their greatest joy through self-sacrifice. They enjoy making themselves suffer.They often choose for their vocations very hard self-sacrificing tasks.
Strengths StrengthsGiftedAnalyticalPerfectionistSelf-disciplinedIndustriousSelf-sacrificingAestheticCreativeLoyal/faithful
Biblical Example Biblical ExampleMOSESEx 3:7-14,16, 18,32;Num 11;Acts 7:22; Num, Lev
Characteristics Characteristics- Calm
- Easygoing
- Seldom become angry
- Never-get-upset individuals
They are the most likable of all the temperaments. Life for them is mellow and pleasant. It is an experience in which they avoid as much involvement as possible. They are the most likable of all the temperaments. Life for them is mellow and pleasant. It is an experience in which they avoid as much involvement as possible.They often feel much more than what they are willing to admit.They have a dry sense of humor.
They attract friends because they enjoy people and have a natural good humor with people. They attract friends because they enjoy people and have a natural good humor with people.They have a positive approach to life. Although they are the very hard to motivate, they can produce very well once motivated.They prefer the day-to-day routine.
They often act like Christians before they accept Christ, usually because they are more polite and diplomatic about expression of their old sin nature. They often act like Christians before they accept Christ, usually because they are more polite and diplomatic about expression of their old sin nature.
Strengths StrengthsCalm/CoolEasygoingDiplomaticDependableOrderlyPracticalHumorousAgreeable
Biblical Example Biblical ExampleABRAHAMGen 13:1-9,14:14ff,15:1,16:1-4
No one person has a single one, but a mixture. No one person has a single one, but a mixture.We have a primary and a secondary temperament.These are called BLENDS.
To control these temperaments, we need to be filled with the Holy Ghost.Evidence of “Infilling”- Desire to have more of God
- Holy boldness
- Acts 2:4, 4:8-13,31;9:17ff;13:52
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