TEMPERAMENT TEST
Hay Say
9/19/2023
YOUR NAME _________________________________________________________ DATE ________________
In each box circle the words that best describe you. At the bottom of each box record the number of words you circled.
Notice which table you scored highest in and refer to the back for an description of each temperament type. Remember,
each person is a blend of each type, and each temperament has weaknesses that are overcome with God’s help!
Table 1: Table 2:
Persistent Like to take charge Enthusiastic Like to take risk
Confident Determined Visionary Motivator
Firm Enterprising Energetic Very verbal
Enjoys challenges Competitive Promoter Friendly
Problem Solver Productive Mix easily with others Enjoy popularity
Bold Purposeful Fun-loving Like variety
Goal Driven Adventurous Spontaneous Enjoy change
Strong willed Independent Creative/new ideas Group oriented
Self-reliant Controlling Optimistic Initiator
Like Having Authority Action oriented Infectious laughter Inspirational
Total # of Words: 10/20 Total # of Words: 17/20
Table 3: Table 4:
Detailed Accurate Sensitive feeling Loyal
Consistent Controlled Calm Even keeled
Reserved Predictable Non-demanding Give in easily
Practical Orderly Avoid confrontations Indecisive
Factual Conscientious Enjoy routine Dislike change
Perfectionist Discerning Warm and relational Dry humor
Enjoy instructions Analytical Adaptable Sympathetic
Inquisitive Precise Thoughtful Nurturing
Persistent Scheduled Patient Tolerant
Sensitive Deliberate Good listener Peace maker
Total # of Words: 8/20 Total # of Words: 13/20
TEMPERAMENT DESCRIPTIONS
Table 1: LEADER/CHOLERIC TEMPERAMENT:
General Characteristics: They are the doers. They like to lead and are usually good at making decisions. They are very
goal-oriented and enjoy challenges, difficult assignments, and opportunity for advancement. Because they are thinking
of the goal, they can step on people to reach it, becoming very aggressive and competitive. They must guard against
being too bossy or in taking charge in other's affairs.
Biblical Example: Paul
Case Study: Acts 9:3-19
Strength: Goal-oriented, strong, direct
Possible Weaknesses: Argumentative, too dictatorial
Limitation: Doesn't understand that directness can hurt others, hard time expressing grace
Table 2: EXPRESSOR/SANGUINE TEMPERAMENT:
General Characteristics: They are the talkers. They are very social and love people. They enjoy being popular and
influencing and motivating others. They can sometimes be hurt when people do not like them. This temperament
usually has lots of friends, but not deep relationships. They love to goof-off. (They are notorious for messy rooms.) They
often like to hurry and finish jobs. (Jobs are not often done well.)
Biblical Example: Peter
Case Study: John 21:1-22
Strength: People person, open, positive
Possible Weaknesses: Talks too much, too permissive
Limitation: Remembering past commitments, follow through with discipline
Table 3: ANALYST/MELANCHOLIC TEMPERAMENT:
General Characteristics: They are the thinkers and organizers. They feel that there is a right way to do everything and
usually have a high degree of perfectionistic tendencies. Their personalities are very creative. They desire to solve
everything and to take their time and do it right. They do not like sudden changes and need reassurance.
Biblical Example: Moses
Case Study: Exodus 3-4
Strength: High standards, order, respect
Possible Weaknesses: Unrealistic expectations of self & others, too perfect.
Limitation: Seeing the optimistic side of things, expressing flexibility
Table 4: DEPENDABLE/PHLEGMATIC TEMPERAMENT:
General Characteristics: They are the watchers. They are good at making friends and are very loyal. This temperament
does not like big changes. They look for security and can be very sensitive. They are very caring and have deep
relationships, but usually only a couple of close friends. They want to be loved by everyone and look for appreciation.
They work best in a limited situation with a steady work pattern.
Biblical Example: Abraham
Case Study: Genesis 12-22
Strength: Accommodating, calm, affirming
Possible Weaknesses: Indecisive, indifferent, difficulty expressing emotions, too soft on other people
Limitation: Seeing the need to be more assertive, holding others accountable
