Transforming Your Temperament: Biblical Example of a Melancholic

Melancholies are the first of the two introverted temperaments we're studying. Melancholy is also known as the artistic temperament. They also struggle with depression, self-pity, and unhappiness. Here are some other aspects of a melancholy:

Eating Habits: They take forever to decided what to eat, but usually enjoy it once they decide. Picky eaters.
Driving: Always prepare well for a trip. They study the map. Rarely speed.
Shopping: Are deliberate and decisive shoppers. Compare price and quality. May take time to decide. Know where things are and use coupons.
Yard Care: Usually have the best yards. Talk to and baby plants.
Study Habits: Are usually good students who enjoy leaning. Love reading. Able to concentrate. Remember details and are good spellers. They have the most unpredictable handwriting of all the temperaments. Extremely complex and write that way.
Speaking: Never talk unless they have thought out precisely what to say. Don't like to interrupt others.
Bill Paying: Are perfectionists. Balance the checkbook to the penny. Must pay bills on time or they get very irritated.
Discipline: Have high to unreal standards for their children. Last ones to learn that everyone needs praise. Usually correct okay but may take out frustration on their children.

Moses- The Servant with a Cure

A Broad View of Moses

A brief summary

Gifted is one word that describes a melancholy like Moses. The Bible has many famous names of the same temperament: Jacob, Solomon, Elijah, Elisha, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Daniel, Ezekiel, Obadiah, Jonah, John the Baptist, the Apostles John and Thomas, and many others.

Potential is another word to describe Moses. Melancholies have great potential if they do not give in to a negative thinking pattern.


A brief reminder

Remember that the melancholy is prone to be pessimistic, very sensitive, moody, critical, and a perfectionist.

Another thing to remember is that Moses lived during the time when the Holy Spirit did not indwell people as He does today.