Choleric
Choleric
Strengths of a Choleric
When Operating in LOVE
Weaknesses of a Choleric
When Operating in FEAR
The Leader | The Doer | The Optimist
The Argumentative | Lords Over Others | The Tactless
The Choleric's Emotions
The Choleric's As a Friend
The Choleric's Emotions
The Choleric As a Friend
Born leader
Dynamic and active
Compulsive need for change
Must correct wrongs
Strong-willed and decisive
Unemotional
Not easily discouraged
Independent and self sufficient
Exudes confidence
Can run anything
Has little need for friends
Will work for group activity
Will lead and organize
Is usually right
Excels in emergencies
Bossy
Impatient
Quick-tempered
Can't Relax
Too impetuous
Enjoys controversy and argumentative
Won't give up when loosing
Comes on too strong
Inflexible
Is not complimentary
Dislikes tears and emotions
Is unsympathetic
Tends to use people
Dominates others
Knows everything
Decides for others
The Choleric As A Parent
The Choleric At Work
The Choleric As A Parent
The Choleric At Work
Exerts sound leadership
Establishes goals
Motivates family to action
Knows the right answer
Organizes household
Goal oriented
Sees the whole picture
Organizes well
Seeks practical solutions
Moves quickly to action
Delegates work
Insists on production
Makes the goal
Stimulates activity
Thrives on opposition
Tends to over dominate
Too busy for family
Gives answers too quickly
Impatient with poor performance
Won't let children relax
May send them into depression
Little tolerance for mistakes
Doesn't analyze details
Bored by trivial
May make rash decisions
May be rude or tactless
Manipulates people
Demanding of others
End justifies the means
Work may become his god
Demands loyalty in the ranks
The Choleric is the most emotionally underdeveloped of all the temperaments. The choleric has such an overwhelming need to be in control in every area of life, it is not surprising that his/her control goes beyond the externals to the internals as well. Losing control is probably the greatest subconscious fear in the choleric's life. When we look at the choleric we see a born leader who easily commands and controls the people and the situations around him. We do not, however, see the choleric deep inner need to control him or herself.
“The Apostle Paul is probably the best illustration of a Spirit-filled choleric to be found in the Bible. We first see him in Acts 8 ‘consenting’ to the murder of the first Christian martyr, Stephen. In chapter 9 we find him ‘….breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciple of the Lord’. If ever there was a description of a raw choleric, this is it. Yet Bible students are thrilled to find this man so dynamically transformed that the very study of his post-conversion conduct has been used by God to lead many to acknowledge the supernatural power of Jesus Christ as the only explanation of his behavior.”
"Spirit-Controlled Temperament" by Tim LaHaye