Temperaments Temperaments are something we are all born with. They display personality traits such as attitudes, personal values, and talents. We cannot change our temperament. It's what makes us who we are. We should be grateful that God has given us different temperaments. A temperament is the combination of innate traits that unconsciously influence human behavior. Each temperament has its strengths, challenges, qualities and flaws. The four temperaments are melancholic, phlegmatic, choleric and sanguine. The four temperaments originated in ancient times. They were originally known as the four humors. We are created in the image of God. “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female they created him.” God gave you temperament for a specific purpose. God has a plan and purpose for our lives, so be grateful that God created you the way he did. The first temperament is melancholy. Melancholic people are introverted, sensitive perfectionists. They have unrealistically high standards for themselves and others. They want things to be a certain way and when they aren't they become distressed. Many people with a melancholic temperament want to understand the details of everything in life. The reason is that being uninformed means moving away from perfection. They assume the worst from situations. They are very pessimistic people. They usually ask very specific questions. They do this to have a clear understanding of the topic. If something seems wrong, they will not be able to let the situation be that way. When they argue, they argue the situation, not themselves. They also plan before acting. They don't make rash, impulsive decisions. They complain a lot. Not in a challenging way, rather... middle of paper... myself included I have an impulsive side. Peter Cuts off an attacker's ear for betraying Christ. Who else but an optimist like Peter to ask to walk on the water with the Lord? Overall, I see myself and Simon Pietro as similar in many ways. We react to situations the same way. God has blessed us both with a sanguine temperament. As God used Peter, so he will use me. With God's guidance and influence I can bear fruit just as Peter did. Whether you are melancholic, phlegmatic, choleric or sanguine. No matter what temperament you have, be grateful that God has blessed you with it. It is what separates us from each other. If we were all the same the world would be a boring place. God gave us different personalities for a reason. We are all part of His great design and plan. So the next time you wish you were different, remember that you are perfect in the eyes of God.