Personalities

[Starsman]

Ah, the question of identity..

 

Just let God tell you who you are. We are made in His image and are much more complex than any test is ever going to be able to figure out, and as such, we will only find satisfaction in what He says about us.

 

Also, if you are on the path of being made into the image of Christ, then what does this stuff mean anyways? You tell me! What myers-briggs type is Jesus? Find that out so I can be just like Him

Edited April 20, 2015 by Starsman

[missmuffet]

Ah, the question of identity..

 

Just let God tell you who you are. We are made in His image and are much more complex than any test is ever going to be able to figure out, and as such, we will only find satisfaction in what He says about us.

 

Also, if you are on the path of being made into the image of Christ, then what does this stuff mean anyways? You tell me! What myers-briggs type is Jesus? Find that out so I can be just like Him

That is my point.God created you.He gave you a unique personality.Why take some test on a computer?

[Raven]

Generally speaking, personality tests such as Briggs Myers, were originally designed to reveal any mental disorders. Some psychiatrists and psychologists still use them for that purpose.

Many employers use these tests to find a person's personality type. A type that would be suited for a particular job vacancy.

 

Many believe a person cannot change their personality, like a leopard can't change their spots. But I disagree to a point.

My belief is that a personality is based on a person's belief system. If that belief system becomes drastically changed, so too is the personality.

Some new born Christians, or recovered alcoholics, are good examples of a drastic change in personality.

However, everybody has a memory system too, and though a person may have changed, they can always revert back to their former self. A relapse of sorts.

So, the spots may not have changed, but they can shrink it an insignificant size, but can flare up again on a relapse.

[other one]

 

Ah, the question of identity..

 

Just let God tell you who you are. We are made in His image and are much more complex than any test is ever going to be able to figure out, and as such, we will only find satisfaction in what He says about us.

 

Also, if you are on the path of being made into the image of Christ, then what does this stuff mean anyways? You tell me! What myers-briggs type is Jesus? Find that out so I can be just like Him

That is my point.God created you.He gave you a unique personality.Why take some test on a computer?

 

It is very important in placing people in some jobs.     as an example, what I did with Xerox can't be done by just everyone.    I had to go into peoples offices and work on equipment that they used to get their jobs done and when that equipment doesn't work it is a very tense situation in most cases.   I had to deal with very angry people most of my 38 year career.   One has to stand face to face with people and have them call you a worthless SOB and smile and not disagree with them.   Not very many people can do that for half a lifetime without loosing it.....   and if we stayed in business one could never loose it.

So we use the tests to make sure that the person has the type of personality to deal with it.....       One has to absorb the flack so they can end up the white knight saving the day.          but I can tell you that it is not easy to do.     We did have a few that slipped by the tests and they were miserable for as long as they lasted and did damage to our customer base while they were there.

Another situation was when I asked about going into management.....   I was told that I was not enough of a (expletive delete concerning backsides) to be a good manager.

[RustyAngeL]

I do not believe in doing personality testing.It is too worldly for me.

I agree bopeep,

I believe it to be the enemy's way of making us negative and getting us to believe lies. We are created in God's image.  Taking a test that the world puts out there is just another ply from  him.  Leave it alone.

[Em&M]

It is absolutely correct that we are created in God's image. I don't think any personality test can do that justice or completely encompass our character and personality as God has made us all entirely unique. However, such personality tests can be useful. As mentioned previously, employers often use them to determine what kinds of jobs certain people are mentally equipped to handle. Personally these tests have been helpful for me understanding myself better. While naturally they will be incomplete and can't completely define who I am as a person, it can help me determine where some of my strengths and weaknesses lie. For example, I'm fairly introverted and enjoy the company of friends and getting to know new people, but because I understand that I'm more introverted, I know my boundaries and when I need time alone. It also helps me understand others around me, and how they perceive situations and react to them, extending grace when they don't react as I expect. Of course, idols can be made of anything, and I wouldn't want to put personality tests on a pedestal and rely on them for insight to every situation. It's easy to feel as though such things are the missing puzzle piece that will make you see your life in a new light and make everything click into place. Personality assessments, while fascinating, can't do this, but they are useful when used in the correct context.