Reading Proverbs 31 led me to search online for the identity of King Lemuel, and theories abound about who he is or his parentage. One thing led to another, and I stumbled upon a personality test that interested me so much that I took a free one, and found that it classified me as an ‘INFP’ or a Mediator.
Which got me thinking once again about King Lemuel’s mother, whom the Bible credits as giving him the words of wisdom recorded in Proverbs 31. If she were to take one of these personality tests, I’m certain that she’d score as an INFP.
INFP stands for (I) Introverted, (N) Intuitive, (F) Feeling, and (P) Prospecting (Perceiving). Discover more about this by clicking here.
King Lemuel’s mother treasured wisdom and wanted her son to have that same knowledge and understanding. She intuitively knew that a king needs a virtuous woman as a wife, and instructed her son on what kind of woman to look for.
She knew that the right personality was needed to be king and queen. The right personality would know that to fear God is the beginning of wisdom, and worshipping Him is the path to deeper intimacy.
Knowing yourself begins with knowing God, not just knowing about Him. To know God, you must, first of all, believe He exists and lives. We come to know God more by reading His Word, the Bible, spending time with Him in prayer and quiet reflection, and aligning our will, values, and personalities with His own.
Have you taken any personality tests? What did you find out about yourself? Did it align with what you already know about yourself? Are you a fellow INFP? Share in the comments section below.
Whatever your personality, I pray that you will prioritise more time in God’s presence this new month and use your personality to love Him more.
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