Personality Types: Their Strengths and Weaknesses

So, this isn’t really mine. I just thought it was interesting stuff. It was in a book that I’m studying in a small group. The book is called “The Me I Want to Be: Becoming God’s Best Version of You.” Check it out…

Reformer

Strengths:

• Lives with an internal standard of what is good, noble , and beautiful
• Calls other to live better lives

Weaknesses:

• Can be arrogant when unredeemed
• Has high standards that can lead to a secret, inner sense of adequacy

Example: Prophet Amos

Server

Strengths:

• Lives out Love in action
• Has a natural other-centeredness that makes people feel cared for

Weaknesses:

• Can use “giving” to manipulate others
• Sometimes mistakes servanthood with fear or low esteem

Example: Martha (versus sister Mary)

Achiever

Strengths:

• Has strong desire to grow
• Has the ability to accomplish things and add value in the lives and world around them.

Weaknesses:

• Has the temptation to be preoccupied with one’t own success
• Sometimes uses other people to receive applause or approval

Example: Solomon

Artist

Strengths:

• Loves beauty and goodness
• Brings imagination to life, Love, and faith

Weaknesses:

• Finds that the need to be different can become an end in itself
• can be tempted to give in to impulses and live an undisciplined life

Example: King David

Thinker

Strengths:

• Is a discoverer, inventor, and Lover of logic
• Holds a passion for truth – even when it is costly

Weaknesses:

• Having conviction of being right can lead to arrogance
• Can be tempted to withdraw from relationships and Love

Example: Paul

Loyalist

Strengths:

• Is faithful and dependable when the chips are down
• Loves to be a part of a great team

Weaknesses:

• Is prone to skepticism or cynicism
• When threatened, can be pushed into isolation by fear

Example: Elisha (Elijah’s companion)

Enthusiast

Strengths:

• Has high capacity for joy and emotional expression
• Has enthusiasm that is contagious

Weaknesses:

• Can have a need to be the center of attention
• Has a need to avoid pain that can lead to escape or addiction

Example: Apostle Peter

Commander

Strengths:

• Has a passion for justice and a desire to champion a great cause
• Has charisma to lead that inspires others

Weaknesses:

• Has a need for power that can cause others to feel used
• Sometimes relies on fear and intimidation to get one’s own way

Example: Nehemiah (when he heard Jerusalem was in ruins)

Peacemaker

Strengths:

• Has a natural ability to listen well and give wise counsel
• Has an easy-going, low maintenance relational style

Weaknesses:

• Has a tendency to smooth things over and avoid conflict
• Is passive

Example: Abraham

So, did you see yourself in there anywhere? Do you agree or disagree with these types? I know I saw meself. Maybe I’ll write about it.

Peace. Love. Music.

Diz.