Biblical Examples of Personality Types

The Bible is full of examples of unique personalities.  Some individuals were aggressive and outgoing, while others were withdrawn and quiet.  One type is not better than the other.  Biblical behavior is balanced and mature.

Scripture demands both behaviors.  Mark 16:15 tells us, "Go into the entire world and preach the gospel." Psalm 46:10 encourages us to "be still and know God."  Both are different, yet commands.

Mary and Martha are good examples of opposite types. Martha was more active and task-oriented, while her sister, Mary, was more passive and people-oriented.  Martha demonstrated . . .

When Lazarus their brother died, both said the exact same thing to Jesus (John 11:21 , 32), but Jesus responded differently to each one. The lesson is we should respond to people according to their personalities — not ours.  We should be . . .

Individual DISC behavior is illustrated in the Scriptures. God uses all types of personalities to complete His plan and purpose.  The most important lesson is don't let your personality control you, instead let God . . .

The Apostle Paul was definitely a "D" type.  He was left for dead, imprisoned, stoned, forsaken and forgotten, yet he pressed on toward the high calling of God.  He didn't worry about what anyone thought about him, except God. He also learned . . .

Peter demonstrated "I" type behavior every time he spoke up for the disciples.  He was often very dramatic. One moment Peter promises, in front of a crowd, to never forsake Christ, then a little later he denies the Lord, when no one is watching, to a young maiden. Yet God . . .

Moses seemed to show "S" behavior when God told him to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt .  Moses was unsure of himself.  He even tried to get Aaron to be the leader.   "S" type personalities don't like to be "up-front" telling everyone what to do, but God sometimes . . .

Thomas, the Disciple, exhibited "C" behavior when he doubted Christ's resurrection.  "C"s needs proof and answers to questions.  Jesus didn't belittle Thomas, but gave him the . . .