How to find your spiritual Enneagram results
If you’re on social media, you’ve probably seen a meme or two (or 1 million) floating around regarding the Enneagram. It’s important to understand what the Enneagram is and how it works before you take any tests. The Enneagram is a system of nine personality types (Ennea is nine in Greek). These personality types are made up of personality and essence, meaning that each person has an “essential” self, according to The Enneagram at Work. There are also three “centers of intelligence”: head, heart and body. Each Enneagram type contains all three of these centers, but has a particular strength.
The intellectual center — This is the “head” center, meaning that those whose strength is their intellect typically use their mind for planning, strategizing and thinking rationally.
The emotional center — If you think more with your heart, then you fall into the emotional center. Typically, those who fall in this category have strong feelings and empathy for others.
The instinctual center — Those who fall into the “body” center tend to be strong in the areas of gut-level knowing, personal security, and belonging and awareness.
How do I find my Enneagram type?
If you’re looking for ways to find your Enneagram type, Google will lead you to a lot of tests.This may be a good place for you to start. However, the premise of the Enneagram resides in understanding your true self and what motivates you. WIth that being said, the best way for you to find your Enneagram type is to learn about each type and determine what drives you. There, you will find your Enneagram type.
How can the Enneagram help me in my spiritual walk?
Understanding your personality type can help you learn how to just be you in Christ. Some may argue that your Enneagram type can inform your spiritual gifts. Others may argue that it’s a tool to help you know yourself more fully. And understanding your motives can help you grow stronger in your relationship with Christ and others. However, It’s important to remember that as Christians, we should be seeking God to learn who we are in Him. Find who you are in Christ. And, the best way to do that is by studying the Bible. Learning who you are in Christ will help you find your Enneagram type.
Learn who you are in Christ
Knowing who you are in Jesus begins with understanding who Christ is. So, that’s where we should start. Much like Jesus asked in Matthew 16:15, ask who He is. Here’s some verses to help you discern who Jesus is:
He is the Bread of Life — “I am the bread of life.” John 6:35 (NIV)
Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life — “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” John 14:6 (NASB1995)
He was a sacrifice — “Jesus gave his life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live." Galatians 1:4 (NLT)
Here are some verses to help you learn who you are in Christ:
You are forgiven — “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.” Ephesians 1:7 (NIV)
You are a conqueror — “We are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” Romans 8:37 (NIV)
You are chosen — “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
Understanding who you are in Christ will help you find your Enneagram type. Don’t stop there, though. Consider checking out Centerpoint to learn more about your identity in Christ.
Centerpoint Church is ready to walk with you on your faith journey
At Centerpoint, our community believes in purpose and passion, and we would love to walk with you on your journey in finding yours. Do you want to grow in your faith, or are you simply curious about who this Jesus guy is? You’re not alone. We encourage you to listen to our series online and welcome you to come to one of our Sunday morning services in Valrico, Florida.