Dictionary of Bible Themes A person's disposition, especially as shown in mental or emotional responses. God's people should be of an even temperament. Proverbs 16:32God's people should be of even temperament See also Titus 2:1-141 Timothy 3:2-3 Even temperament is a requirement for church leadership See also 1 Timothy 3:8-9,11Titus 1:7-9 1 Samuel 16:23 Examples of people who had an unpleasant temperament Saul See also 1 Samuel 16:14-16; 18:6-15; 20:4-7,24-33Violent mood swings and bad temper were signs of mental instability in Saul. 1 Samuel 25:17See also Nabal the Carmelite 1 Samuel 25:2-11,36-38See also 5789 anger5965 temperament 6023 sin, universality 7703 apologetics 8203 character 8339 self-control 8476 self-discipline |
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