Transforming Your Temperament: Biblical Example of a Sanguine

If you had to choose, which Biblical character do you think you would have the most in common with? Would it be Abraham- a great patriarch but who was, at times, indecisive and faithless? Or perhaps it is Moses, another great leader but prone to anger and moodiness. You may identify with Peter, a great talker and charming but erratic and often spoke/acted without thinking. Maybe Paul, a brilliant scholar and missionary but often unloving and controlling, is the character you equate yourself to.

God gave us such rich examples and illustrations in Scripture. I believe that He gave us examples of believers who were just like us and were infused with His power to do great things. This is not only a wonderful peek into their lives but a hope for what our lives could be like when fully committed to God.

For this lesson, let's take a look at a great example of a sanguine who was transformed by God.

Sanguines are the first of the extroverted temperaments we will discuss. They are a unique blend of happy confidence. They will talk about weather, friends, and a hundred other things before facing the real problem. Here are some more aspects of a sanguine:

Eating Habits: They eat everything in sight. Rarely look at a menu until the waitress arrives. The least picky of all the temperaments.

Driving: Are erratic drivers. Sometimes fast and sometimes slow. Like to look people in the face while talking and driving.

Shopping: Are not price conscious, are drawn to color or display. Usually have overloaded carts.

Yard Care: Have all the tools but before they can get started they get side-tracked and later end up putting the tools away.

Study Habits: Are not usually good students but can be if motivated. Bright, but restless, and usually undisciplined. Short interest span and easily distracted. Hard to stay focused for a long time. They have expressive and flamboyant handwriting.

Speaking: Are intuitive speakers. Overly expressive and use exaggeration freely.

Bill Paying: Are usually terrible record-keepers. May take several reminders. Hate details. May hate their overspending, but rarely cut down.