The document discusses temperament, which refers to innate traits determined at conception that unconsciously influence behavior. Temperament provides both strengths and weaknesses in individuals and makes each person uniquely distinguished. It describes the phlegmatic temperament specifically, noting its strengths include being easygoing, pleasant, and a good listener, while weaknesses can include dampening enthusiasm, avoiding responsibility, and being indecisive. The document stresses that while temperament is innate, the holy spirit can help people overcome weaknesses and improve strengths through cooperation.

1. S T R E N G T H & W E A K N E S S
W H AT I T M E A N S T O H AV E A P H L E G M AT I C S P O U S E :
Temperament is the combination of traits we were
born with; character is our “civilized” temperament;
and personality is the “face” we show to others.
Moderated by Favour for Us

2. Temperament is the combination of inborn traits that
subconsciously affects all our behaviour. These traits, which
are passed on by our genes, are based on hereditary factors
and arranged at the time of conception.

3. T H E R E I S N O T H I N G M O R E FA S C I N AT I N G A B O U T
P E O P L E T H A N T H E I R I N H E R I T E D T E M P E R A M E N T !
I T I S T E M P E R A M E N T T H AT P R O V I D E S E A C H
H U M A N B E I N G W I T H T H E D I S T I N G U I S H I N G
Q U A L I T I E S T H AT M A K E E A C H A S I N D I V I D U A L LY
U N I Q U E A S T H E D I F F E R I N G D E S I G N S
Temperament is the unseen force underlying human
action, a force that can destroy a normal and
productive human being unless it is disciplined and
directed. Temperament provides both our strengths
and weaknesses. Although we like to think only of
our strengths, everyone has weaknesses! God has
given Christians the Holy Spirit, who is able to
improve our natural strengths and overcome our
weaknesses—as we cooperate with him.

4. O B S E R V E AT L E A S T T W O
T E M P E R A M E N T S I N
P E O P L E & A C K N O W L E D G E
S U C H A S “ P R I M A RY ” A N D
“ S E C O N D A RY ”
T E M P E R A M E N T S .
O P P O S I T E T E M P E R A M E N T S
AT T R A C T I N M A R R I A G E — B U T
T H AT ’ S N O T T H E E N D O F
T H E S T O RY. I F U S E D
P R O P E R LY, T H I S C A N B E A
G R E AT A D VA N TA G E . I F N O T
U S E D P R O P E R LY, I T C A N
T U R N L O V E I N T O H AT E .

5. The temperament theory is not the final answer to human
behaviour, and for these and other reasons it may not prove
satisfactory to everyone.
Temperament was determined at conception by the
combination of the genes of parents. And temperament
characteristics illustrate the biblical truth that we are
“fearfully and wonderfully made” (Ps. 139:14)—“made”
or “created” with both strengths or talents, which God
wants to use, and weaknesses, which he wants to
strengthen by the Holy Spirit. Intent is to help you
understand how the Holy Spirit can enable you to
overcome your weaknesses. It is not automatic! You must
cooperate with the Spirit of God to effect lasting change
in your life.

6. P H L E G M AT I C S P O U S E
The ability to perform tedious tasks, relate to both tasks and people,
calm easygoing, extremely efficient and perfectionistic. The
Phlegmatic can function quite well in a hostile social setting.
Nothing “ruffles their feathers.” Unwillingness to become involved,
tendency to be an observer rather than a participant, unemotional
and inexpressive. The tendency to be very practical, conservative,
peace-loving and a good peace maker / arbitrator.
Well balanced, non-demanding and realistic in demands for love
and affection. Indecisiveness, the tendency to procrastinate, and
being very difficult to motivate. They use verbal defenses that often
hurt others; it is used against anyone who tries to motivate or
control them, particularly Cholerics.

7. STRENGTHS
Friends
Easy to get along with
Pleasant and enjoyable
Inoffensive
Good listener
Dry sense of humour
Enjoys watching people
Has many friends
Compassionate
Concerned
WEAKNESSES
Friends
Dampens enthusiasm
Stays uninvolved
Is not exciting
Indifferent to plans
Judges others
Sarcastic and teasing
Resists change

8. Work
Competent and steady
Peaceful and agreeable
Administrative ability
Mediates problems
Avoids conflicts
Good under pressure
Finds the easy way
Work
Not goal oriented
Lacks self-motivation
Hard to get moving
Resents being pushed
Lazy and careless
Discourages others
Would rather watch
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES

9. Emotions
Low-key personality
Easygoing and relaxed
Calm, cool, and collected
Patient, well balanced
Consistent life
Quiet, but witty
Sympathetic and kind
Keeps emotions hidden
Happily reconciled to life
All-purpose person
Emotions
Unenthusiastic
Fearful and worried
Indecisive
Avoids responsibility
Quiet will of iron
Selfish
Too shy and reticent
Too compromising
Self-righteous
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES

10. The Phlegmatic is the
most
stable temperament.
They are calm,
easygoing people, who
are not plagued with
the emotional
outbursts, exaggerated
feelings, anger,
bitterness or
unforgiveness as are
other temperaments.

11. http://www.temperamentcounselinginc.com/
Resources:
https://files.tyndale.com/thpdata/FirstChapters/978-0-8423-6220-7.pdf
https://fivetemperaments.weebly.com/phlegmatic.html
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