Proverbs 16 - Speak the Truth in Love
Hello Wisdom Seekers,
Thank you for your heartfelt involvement in yesterday’s Proverbs 15 Interaction. It was such a blessing to see the verses you shared with each other’s temperaments. Let’s keep the momentum going!
Today, we’re adding a twist that invites you to lovingly challenge and refine each temperament—including your own—using Scripture-based truth.
📝 Today’s Instructions:
📖 After reading Proverbs 16, reflect on the verses and sentences below. Each set is written to gently challenge a temperament's area of weakness—with grace and insight.
You’ll find:
3 challenge sentences for each temperament (Choleric, Sanguine, Melancholic, and Phlegmatic)
Each sentence is based on a specific verse from Proverbs 16
✅ Your Task:
Choose ONE sentence for EACH temperament (including your own).
Share all four sentences in the comments section below.
Return later to say “thank you” to anyone who posted something meaningful for your temperament.
💬 Reflection Questions (Post your answers in the comments below):
Which sentence did you share with your own temperament—and why does it speak to your current season?
📖 Temperament-Based
Transformation Sentences from Proverbs 16
🔴 CHOLERIC (Challenge With Grace)
Verse: Proverbs 16:9 – “The mind of a person plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.”
Your ambition is powerful, but God’s direction is more powerful—will you surrender your plans today?
You may lead boldly, but are you willing to pause and be led by God?
Control feels like strength, but in God’s economy, surrender is the true power.
🟡 SANGUINE (Challenge With Grace)
Verse: Proverbs 16:23–24 – “The heart of the wise instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips. Pleasant words are a honeycomb…”
Your words sparkle—now let them also instruct and build depth.
Enthusiasm is beautiful, but wisdom brings weight to your words.
Don’t just speak to be heard—speak to heal.
🔵 MELANCHOLIC (Challenge With Grace)
Verse: Proverbs 16:2 – “All the ways of a person are clean in his own sight, but the Lord examines the motives.”
You may analyze everything—but are you examining your own heart with the same precision?
Excellence is noble, but when motives hide in perfectionism, surrender is needed.
God sees the heart—will you trust Him to purify the parts of yours that even you can't see?
🟢 PHLEGMATIC (Challenge With Grace)
Verse: Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”
Peace is your gift—but don’t confuse peacekeeping with passivity.
Still waters run deep—but faith sometimes calls you to step out.
God doesn’t want your delay—He wants your dedication.
🌿 Let’s keep sharpening one another in love and truth. Share your responses below. Thank you and have a great day.
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🔴 CHOLERIC
Your ambition is powerful, but God’s direction is more powerful—will you surrender your plans today?
🔵 MELANCHOLIC
You may analyze everything—but are you examining your own heart with the same precision?
🟢 PHLEGMATIC
God doesn’t want your delay—He wants your dedication.
🟡 SANGUINE
This is what I shared: “Don’t just speak to be heard—speak to heal.”
In the phase of life I’m in right now, I’ve become much more conscious of my words. I find myself intentionally paying attention to what I say. On several occasions, I’ve even told myself, “You don’t have to say this.” I’m learning that not everything needs to be voiced.
There are also moments when I revisit conversations I’ve had with my family—checking in to ensure that nothing I said caused any hurt. My goal isn’t just to speak, but to build and preserve connection through healing and thoughtful words.
Blessings On Your Day!!
Thanks sister Debbie I chose this for myself as well , and I appreciate the fact that you are allowing the Holy Spirit to transform you , by allowing your words to bring healing .. Have a nice day ..
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DeleteAmen Sister Debbie!
DeleteContinue to be intentional!
Sister Debbie, lately as I roll out of bed the first thing I do is surrender my plans to the Lord. There are days I do forget but when the Holy Spirit reminds me I do. It's a rewarding habit to be developed. Thanks.
DeleteYour goal is an admirable one: "to build and preserve connection through healing and thoughtful words". You will see a mark difference in your life Sister Debbie. Thanks for sharing.
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❤️ Choleric :You may lead boldly, but are you willing to pause and be led by God?
💛Sanguine : Enthusiasm is beautiful, but wisdom brings weight to your words.
💚Phlegmatic : Still waters run deep—but faith sometimes calls you to step out.
💙Melancholic:
You may analyze everything—but are you examining your own heart with the same precision?
I am Melancholic so I choose this sentence because it stands out the most ..
In this season I am allowing myself to grow with the help of the Holy Spirit , as I mentioned time and time again I was acting on my own impulse trying to do things my way , now am allowing God to work things out for me by trusting him , so I had to step back examine my thoughts , feelings, motivations and behavior and I had to be honest with myself to know that I am not flawless and there is room for improvement and in so doing this is allowing me to have healthier relationships.
Recently I had a conversation with my son and I mentioned to him that am the one always calling , Yes he calls but not as often as I do , and I said to him you don’t even call me to let me know what’s going on with you , am always calling , and his response to me was “ stop counting the amount of times you call me , your my mom your supposed to call , he said thats your problem you think too much “ and this had me for a couple minutes … lol , so yes even though I think a lot I am striving for continuous self improvement ..
Blessed day to all ..
it’s amazing how fast the time is going , but I was reminded by this scripture that he will shorten the days for the elect sake ..
Sister Alanda, you are indeed growing, continue to allow God to guide you and trust in Him.
DeleteWhat a great day to be reminded to that I have to pause and let God lead. Yes, I am willing Sister Alanda. Thank you.
DeleteBoy, I guess you will agree that Ayden hit the nail on the head😊. God truly sends us messages in different ways and from different avenues. Oh how He loves us! Stay committed to being transformed Sister Alanda.
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DeleteSis Alanda, you and I both are trusting God to work things out for us! I love the fact that your son can be open with you ! Thanks for sharing
Amen
DeleteSister Alanda, Thanks for sharing your growth process with us. Keep on allowing the Holy Spirit to lead and direct your path. Don't worry, as moms we find ourself in this all the time. LOL. Have A Great Day..
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🔴 CHOLERIC
Verse: Proverbs 16:9 – “The mind of a person plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.”
You may lead boldly, but are you willing to pause and be led by God?
🟡 SANGUINE
Verse: Proverbs 16:23–24 – “The heart of the wise instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips. Pleasant words are a honeycomb…”
Don’t just speak to be heard—speak to heal.
🟢 PHLEGMATIC
Verse: Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”
God doesn’t want your delay—He wants your dedication.
🔵 MELANCHOLIC
Verse: Proverbs 16:2 – “All the ways of a person are clean in his own sight, but the Lord examines the motives.”
You may analyze everything—but are you examining your own heart with the same precision?
As a melancholic, that question speaks deeply to my current season. I tend to overthink, reflect, and analyze everything—what went wrong, how something could’ve been better, how others could grow. But lately, God has been turning that mirror back toward me.
He’s showing me that while I’m busy examining situations and people with care and detail, I haven’t always given my own heart the same attention. I’ve overlooked the pride that hides behind my independence, or the fear that fuels my need to get everything right.
This season is teaching me to slow down and examine my own motives, emotions, and responses—not to condemn myself, but to grow in grace. Because true wisdom isn’t just about analyzing—it’s about allowing God to search me and shape me from the inside out.
Wishing you all an amazing day!
Oh, yes, Sister Cindy, I am willing and learning to pause to be led by God. Thank you.
DeleteIt is great when we can recognize our shortcoming and run to God with it. Taking time to examine one's self is not always easy but it is worth it. Continue!
Amen
DeleteSister Cindy, Thank you for this scripture. Don’t just speak to be heard—speak to heal. I truly want to live this. Age truly brings reasoning. LOL
Deleteoops click too quick..... Sister Cindy, I really love your honesty. God truly loves you. He's with you every step of the way.... Don't overthink, leave it in His hands
DeleteSister Cindy “From the inside out “ this is beautiful, and once you allow God to do this for you , everything else will fall into place ..
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My Choleric sister- Your ambition is powerful, but God’s direction is more powerful—will you surrender your plans today?
My Sanguine sister-Don’t just speak to be heard—speak to heal.
My Phlegmatic sister - Still waters run deep—but faith sometimes calls you to step out.
To all the Melancholic sisters including myself You may analyze everything—but are you examining your own heart with the same precision?
What a question to ponder in today - am I examining my heart with the same analytical mind. I haven't been doing so at all but today's question is encouraging me on to take some time today and moving forward to do so
Sister Jesmyn, yes, I have, and I am asking the Holy Spirit to remind me daily to surrender my plans to the Father.
DeleteIndeed, this is a question to ponder Sister Jesmyn: are you examining your own heart... Often we think more than examine our lives. As you ponder, be open to the whispering of the Holy Spirit. Thanks for sharing.
Amen
DeleteJazzy, this is my verse for today. Like I post to Sister Cindy, I truly want to live this way. Thank You...
DeleteI can just see your facial expression as you write this. LOL. Take some time to examine your heart, it' will amaze you what you'll find..❤️
Sister Jesmyn I agree with you totally !
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TO MY COMMITED WS FAM:❤
TRANSFORMATION,THROUGH TRUTH.
👉 CHOLERIC : You may lead boldly,but are you willing to pause and be led by God .
👉 SANGUINE: Don' t just speak to be heard,Speak to heal.
👉 Phlegmatic: God does'nt want your delay He wants your dedication.
👉 Melancholic: God sees the heart will you trust Him to purify the parts of your's youcant see.
As a Melancholic I share this sentense because the Lord is the one that knows the very intence of the heart and my heart need to be guarded above all .
I close by saying.This prayer according to PSALM 139: OH LORD ,THOU HAS SEARCH ME AND KNOW ME. ETC.
NOUGH ❤ Always.
Be a blessing everybody.
Sister Debbie, this is the second time I am responding to this question and as I think about it again I am glad to report that I am beginning to pause more often and to be led by God. Doing this will enable me to see my way clearer. Thanks.
DeleteAs you continue to examine yourself, be willing to do exactly what the Holy Spirit may ask you to do. Great Psalm (139) to reflect on and to apply. Thanks for sharing Sister Deborah.
Sister Deborah and sister Claudia Yes I will allow and trust God to purify the parts I can’t see , thank you for pointing that out .. and thanks for sharing ..
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DeleteThank you My Name Sake. This is the third time this verse shows up for us Sanguine. Appreciate it.
DeleteSis Alanda you are such a Melancholic you are detail oriented i enjoy your sharing.❤
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Challenge With Grace
CHOLERIC
You may lead boldly, but are you willing to pause and be led by God?
SANGUINE
Don't just speak to be heard- speak to heal.
MELANCHOLIC
God sees the heart will you trust Him to purify the parts of yours that you can't see?
PHLEGMATIC
God does'nt want your delay-He wants your dedication.
I choose God does'nt want your delay-He wants your dedication. I realize that dedication requires action. I am trying to get out of my comfort zone that feels so comfortable and stepping out. I find myself spending more time in the word than before, and gaining more interest in participating and being committed to applying myself in doing the work of God instead of delaying.
Enjoyed the rest of the day.
Amen
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🟩 To my Phlegmatic sisters:
Peace is your gift—but don’t confuse peacekeeping with passivity.
Do meditate on Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”
🟦 To my Melancholic sisters:
God sees the heart—will you trust Him to purify the parts of yours that even you can't see?
This verse is a powerful reminder: Proverbs 16:2 – “All the ways of a person are clean in his own sight, but the Lord examines the motives.”
🟨 To my Sanguine sisters:
Enthusiasm is beautiful, but wisdom brings weight to your words.
Proverbs 16:23–24 sums it up well: “The heart of the wise instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips. Pleasant words are a honeycomb…”
🔴 And to my fellow Choleric sisters:
Control feels like strength, but in God’s economy, surrender is the true power.
Profoundly, Proverbs 16:9 emphatically tells us: “The mind of a person plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.”
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In response to this statement and verse, I wholeheartedly agree.
You know, I used to think control was strength—mostly because it came so naturally to me.
If something needed fixing or moving forward, I’d just take the lead. No questions asked.
But Proverbs has been gently reminding me: real strength doesn’t come from my ability to control—it comes from God, the One who directs my steps.
My job isn’t to figure everything out—it’s to surrender my plans to the Master and trust that He knows best.
I’m the clay. He’s the Potter.
And honestly? That truth is both humbling and freeing.
So yes—I’m letting go.
I’m not in control. He is.
And that’s exactly where I’m supposed to be.
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Great interaction with this wisdom book so far.
Keep on keeping on Sisters.
Amen!
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DeleteSister Penny, as I read this, I realized there is something that is really beautiful when I operate in Wisdom. Thank You.
DeleteAs I read your post, I thought how much we judge others without understanding why they do the things they do. Plus, like I say to you, I gleaning from you field. LOL
Amen, Sister Debbie.
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Proverbs chapter 16 transformation with a twist from yesterday
Cholerics sentences
You may lead boldly, but are you willing to pause and be led by God?
Melancholic sentence
You may analyze everything, but are you examining your own heR
Heart with the same precision
Phileric sentence
God does not want your delay, he wants your dedication
Sanguine sentence
Don,t just speak to be heard, speak to heal
I Alison Palmer a sanguine and the reason I choose this sentence because I love yo see people happy.i know there are lots of people out there that look like they are happy but on the outside but in the inside calls for inner healing.
As I on this journey now I use lots of wisdom when communicating with such individuals
They just don't want words, they are hurting ,so they are looking for solutions,help actions and advice.as a result I listen then I gives them advice,aline the word of God to their situations with prayer..
Have a bless day every one
Peace
Blessings
Cass P✨🌻✨ Amen to this! I’m working on providing help, action and advice and not just words
DeleteAmen Sister Allison ..
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DeleteI get you My Temperament Sister. I know what you mean. Thank for sharing. I love your boldness.
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Proverbs 16 - Speak the Truth in Love
🔵 MELANCHOLIC (Challenge With Grace)
Verse: Proverbs 16:2 – “All the ways of a person are clean in his own sight, but the Lord examines the motives.”
• You may analyze everything—but are you examining your own heart with the same precision?
This sentence speaks to me because It is important to analyze or think things through, but I must be careful not to loose myself in the process.
As the old saying goes" charity begins at home" Therefore I ought to ensure that my motives and ny heart is in alignment with God's words and His plans for my life.
These are the verses I choose for my fellow Women on our Temperament Transformation Journey.
🔴 CHOLERIC (Challenge With Grace)
Verse: Proverbs 16:9 – “The mind of a person plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.”
• You may lead boldly, but are you willing to pause and be led by God?
🟡 SANGUINE (Challenge With Grace)
Verse: Proverbs 16:23–24 – “The heart of the wise instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips. Pleasant words are a honeycomb…”
• Your words sparkle—now let them also instruct and build depth.
🟢 PHLEGMATIC (Challenge With Grace)
Verse: Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”
• God doesn’t want your delay—He wants your dedication.
Have a blessed afternoon everyone!!
Amen!
DeleteThank you Sister Glenda. Appreciate
DeleteThank you Sister Glenda. I pray that you will continue to allow the Holy Spirit to lead your thinking.
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ReplyDeleteDon’t just speak to be heard—speak to heal.
Choleric:
Control feels like strength, but in God’s economy, surrender is the true power.
Melancholic:
Excellence is noble, but when motives hide in perfectionism, surrender is needed.
Phlegmatic:
Peace is your gift—but don’t confuse peacekeeping with passivity.
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In this new season of motherhood I’ve found that my words are powerful and to be mindful with what I say because Theo will one day repeat what he has heard. I’ve been getting humbled in this area of speaking not to be heard but to heal. I can be so quick to point out something and easily forget my bad habits too. A verse I’ve been meditating on is Proverbs 14:30 A calm and peaceful and tranquil heart is life and health to the body, but passion and envy are like rottenness to the bones. (AMP)
Yes Sister Cassie there are like sponges 🧽, so it’s important to mind our words .. and I am willing to surrender .. thanks for sharing
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🔴 CHOLERIC
Verse: Proverbs 16:9 – “The mind of a person plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.”
Your ambition is powerful, but God’s direction is more powerful—will you surrender your plans today?
🟡 SANGUINE
Verse: Proverbs 16:23–24 – “The heart of the wise instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips. Pleasant words are a honeycomb…”
Enthusiasm is beautiful, but wisdom brings weight to your words.
🔵 MELANCHOLIC
Verse: Proverbs 16:2 – “All the ways of a person are clean in his own sight, but the Lord examines the motives.”
Excellence is noble, but motives hide in perfectionism surrender is needed.
As a melancholic, I learned that I have to practice the habit of surrendering my mind and thoughts to the Lord on a daily basis. Most importantly first thing in the morning. If I may deceive myself thinking that my motives are pure, but thank God He sees and knows my heart and keeps me from hurting others and myself.
🟢 PHLEGMATIC
Verse: Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”
1 Peace is your gift—but don’t confuse peacekeeping with passivity.
Amen! Amen!. Thank You
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CHOLERIC
Your ambition is powerful, but God’s direction is more powerful—will you surrender your plans today?
SANGUINE
Your words sparkle—now let them also instruct and build depth.
MELANCHOLIC
You may analyze everything but are you examining your own heart with the same precision
PHLEGMATIC
Still water runs deep but faith sometimes call you to step out
As a phlegmatic I am learning to step out of my comfort zones
and I am applying my self to do what god asking me to do
Night everyone
DeleteThank you Sister Ann. And do continue to step out of your comfort zone.
Thank you Sister Ann...
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Choleric (challenge with grace)
You may lead boldly , but are you willing to pause and let be led by God?
Sanguine (challenge with grace )
Your words sparkle - now let them also instruct and build depth.
Melancholic ( challenge with grace)
You may analyze everything - but are you examining your own heart with the same precision?
Phlegmatic (challenge with grace)
Still waters run deep - but faith sometimes calls you to step out.
stepping out in faith, could be hard, but I am learning to step out anyways, knowing that my faith is in Jesus and not in my own ability .
Have a good night ladies !
Thank you Sister Anne. Step out in faith my sister - you will love it.
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CHOLERIC :
Control feels like strength, but in God’s economy, surrender is the true power.
SANGUINE:
Your words sparkle—now let them also instruct and build depth
MELANCHOLIC:
You may analyze everything—but are you examining your own heart with the same precision?
PHLEGMATIC:
God doesn’t want your delay—He wants your dedication.
As a person with Melancholic Temperament I choose this
Reflection Question .You may analyze everything—but are you examining your own heart with the same precision? wow good question ..
The first thought that popped into my head was "better pay attention to the plank in your own eyes before you look at the speck in your neighbor (paraphrase Matt 7:3-5.The Word used this word "Hypocrites" to describe those of us who fail to examine our own heart with the same precision .
Daily surrender ,the process of sanctification is ongoing in my life .The more yielded I am to Christ ,my relationship with him becomes stronger, and so is my awareness of his presence Holy Spirit .So in moments when I fail -plenty- and my focus shift to the outside,-a lot-The pause and redirection to search and surrender my own heart happens quicker so i am Thankful for God's grace in this process of Transformation.
Thank you Ladies for all the wisdom shared 💐🙏🏽Blessings !
Thank you Sister Alynthia. How we all need to remove the planks from our eyes first.
DeleteThank you ladies for the insight and wisdom shared .
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ReplyDeleteVerse: Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”
SANGUINE
Enthusiasm is beautiful, but wisdom brings weight to your words.
Choleric
You may lead boldly, but you are willing to pause and be lead by God?
Phlegmatic
Peace is your gift—but don’t confuse peacekeeping with passivity.
Melanclolic
Excellence is noble, when motives hide in perfectionism, surrender is needed
Thank you Sister Maria.
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ReplyDeleteWell ladies, we ended another day and we give God thanks for all the encouragements. Stay the course my sisters.
ReplyDeleteGood night wisdom seekers:
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Verse: Proverbs 16:2 – “All the ways of a person are clean in his own sight, but the Lord examines the motives.”
MELANCHOLIC:
God sees the heart—will you trust Him to purify the parts of yours that even you can't see?
I choose this Question, because I Know it is daily a surrendering to God, asking God to bring to light the things in me that do not please him asking and allowing him to purify me, on going sanctification. thanking god for Grace and mercy.
thank you ladies for sharing the insights.
CHOLERIC (Challenge With Grace)
Control feels like strength, but in God’s economy, surrender is the true power.
SANGUINE (Challenge With Grace)
Your words sparkle—now let them also instruct and build depth.
PHLEGMATIC (Challenge With Grace)
Peace is your gift—but don’t confuse peacekeeping with passivity.