Temperaments matter, for we are not all the same,
Knowing the differences will prevent undue pain.
Each has its strengths and weaknesses that need to be tamed.
The cholerics are fiery, passionate and bright,
They love to the lead the charge and they are “always right.”
Pride is their vice and humility will be their fight.
The sanguines are bubbly, vain and quite eager to please,
They relate well with others, and converse with great ease.
But they are not driven and will be happy with c’s.
Melancholics are moody, they reflect deeply on life,
Sensitivity is their cross, which causes great strife.
Complicating relations for a husband or wife.
Phlegmatics are perfectionists and slow at their task,
It may take them longer, but they construct things to last.
Patience is needed in a culture where life is fast!
God made us all “perfect” in our own special way,
Although we still need to hold our passions at bay.
Accepting others will not work unless we pray!