A very blessed day to you all my dear readers, I’m back with the next temperament but before that let’s get into the disclaimer shall we?
DISCLAIMER: the message I’m about to share is not entirely my own but information aquired as a result of my research together with the help and knowledge of The Holy Spirit(The Word of God) that I was inspired with it. References will be made at the end of every post.
These temperaments have a “DO IT RIGHT” kind of attitude. Moses was the kind of guy. He wanted to know the details of how God was going to help him lead the people out of Egypt. Attentive to the detials of the law given by God and the precise measurements of the temple. He seemed unsure of himself and tried to convince God to make his brother Aaron a leader.
Esther the Queen was willing to comply with the rules and requirements of her position. Yet, when it became necessary to bend the rules, she wanted to make sure it was done correctly. She planned very carefully and prayerfully and was systematic in her approach to problem solving. Mary the mother of Jesus was analytical, when greeted by the Angel in Luke 1:26-38 she wondered what sort of greeting this might be. In the verse 19, we realise she kept all these things, pondering them in her heart. She is most likely to be a “Melancholic Phlegmatic”.
Other groups you’ll have have the melancholic temperament are teachers and intercessors. Proverbs 27:12 is a good scripture for these temperaments….let’s read. “A prudent man sees evil and hides himself and avoids it, But the naive [who are easily misled] continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].”Proverbs 27:12 AMP
The next temperament I’m going to be writing about is MELANCHOLY. The melancholia are thoughtful, faithful and persistent. Their detailed oriented minds, combined with extremely high standards often lean them to make great strides in their area of expertise. For melancholies, planning and organization are an essential part of life. They are meticulously tidy, and always on time. It’s fun for them to analyze data and find creative solutions. The melancholy’s motto: If something is worth being done, it’s worth being done right.
These temperaments have a “DO IT RIGHT” kind of attitude. Moses was the kind of guy. He wanted to know the details of how God was going to help him lead the people out of Egypt. Attentive to the detials of the law given by God and the precise measurements of the temple. He seemed unsure of himself and tried to convince God to make his brother Aaron a leader.
Esther the Queen was willing to comply with the rules and requirements of her position. Yet, when it became necessary to bend the rules, she wanted to make sure it was done correctly. She planned very carefully and prayerfully and was systematic in her approach to problem solving. Mary the mother of Jesus was analytical, when greeted by the Angel in Luke 1:26-38 she wondered what sort of greeting this might be. In the verse 19, we realise she kept all these things, pondering them in her heart. She is most likely to be a “Melancholic Phlegmatic”.
And this brings me to the point that it is most likely you will find yourself in more than one temperament.
There are many others who falls under this temperament but two people I found fascinating are Judas Iscariot and Peter. Peter denies Jesus three times and Judas once yet he killed himself. Take a money to think about this. Why do you think that was so? I’ll love to hear your answers in the comment section.
Other groups you’ll have have the melancholic temperament are teachers and intercessors. Proverbs 27:12 is a good scripture for these temperaments….let’s read. “A prudent man sees evil and hides himself and avoids it, But the naive [who are easily misled] continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].”Proverbs 27:12 AMP
How To Love A Melancholy - Melancholies tend to be hard on themselves, so your sincere, loving encouragements can go a long way! Be mindful of their sensitive nature, as your words could easily wound them. Melancholies thrive when they have time alone, so give them the space they need to shine. Do your part to make things clean and tidy—and be sure to praise them for the thoughtful dedication they put into everything they do!
I pray as we go through these temperaments, you begin to understand yourself better and then be able to also relate to others better. The lord bless you all.
#Shalom ✌🏽
AMP - Amplified
* Reference
Joyce Meyer (Understanding the four personalities)
Pastor Vince - Fairhaven Baptist Church
