“We have different gifts, according
to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophecy
according to your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then
teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then
give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do
it cheerfully.”—Romans 12:5-8 (NIV)
All people
aren’t all made the same. Anyone who interacts with a variety of people on a
daily basis knows this. Some of us even learn this in our own families.
Siblings may look alike but have completely different personalities, for
instance.
It’s not
only about the surface differences of
race, religion, and culture; it’s about how
we think. Many factors go into our mindset. Here are a few:
- Childhood training
- Environment
- Genetics
Many times,
I’ve asked myself, “Why does he/she think like that?” You can probably say the
same thing. Individuals may work or worship with us, but that doesn’t guarantee
they have our same values.
Wiring in Electronics
We don’t use
the same cabling and connectors for every device. iPhones and androids look
similar, and they operate almost the same way. On the other hand, these items don’t
use the same battery chargers. The connectors are specific to the type of
phone.
A person can
get angry that he can’t charge one type of mobile device with the other kind of
charger, but that’s not going to change anything. If the cable doesn’t have the
right connector, it is not going to fit into the cell phone. There will be no
way to power the phone on once the battery has completely drained. Plain and
simple.
How many
times do we try to fit people into a certain mold, or analyze them according to
our worldview? Ummm. It doesn’t always
work. That’s where acceptance and information come in. Of course, I’m not
talking about people who don’t treat others right.
The Different Personality Types
A majority
of experts divide personality types into four or five categories. Individuals
will often be a unique combination of two or more of them. Here are the
findings of two professionals, inspirational speaker, Alison Mooney and author,
Tim LaHaye:
Playfuls/Sanguines
Extroverts
|
Powerfuls/Cholerics
Extroverts
|
Precises/Melancholies
Introverts
|
Peacefuls/Pragmatics
Introverts
|
Love to
talk
|
Assertive
|
Perfectionists
|
Calm
|
Speak
before they think
|
Decisive
|
Think
before they speak
|
Patient
|
Emotional
|
Productive
|
Meticulous
|
Diplomatic
|
The Needs of the Personality Types
|
An Example of Varying Temperaments
Jack
His wife
states that he is sloppy in his appearance and his surroundings. He is also a
careless driver who has been in some accidents. His life is chaotic. Jack’s
wife is a conscientious woman who wants beauty, control, and order. She also
wants appreciation. Let’s just say she doesn’t usually get her wish.
My Conclusion
“One size
fits all” doesn’t always work regarding clothing. This is also true for our
temperaments. What’s appropriate for some people might not work for others. In
order to get along, we may want to treat others according to their unique
needs.
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