Why learn about STAR Personality Styles
There is only one human race, as is now proven by the scientific study known as Scientific Adam or Y-Chromosomal Adam. This scientific study of the Y chromosome proves that every man descends from the same male ancestor. However, there are four distinct personality styles, and their differences are often the source of disagreements which often escalate to conflict.
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Mankind was created in God’s Image (Genesis 1:26); however, due to Eve’s and Adam’s original sin, God’s Image was changed, and men and women must recover God’s Image (Romans 8:29 and 2 Corinthians 3:18).
Nations are made up of people with personality styles, and sometimes nations will become predominantly one of the four STAR personality styles. The Jefferson Bible demonstrates that it is possible to read and follow the moral teachings of Jesus even if you do not accept the divinity of Jesus. The Jefferson Bible was once required reading for government officials for many years. Imagine a world where every boy and girl were taught the same principles found in the Jefferson Bible, which highlights Jesus’ morality without his divinity, and grew into moral leaders in communities, nations, and governments.
Imagine a world where Russia and Ukraine could recognize and accept their personality style differences and use the D.E.S.K. method of Conflict Resolution described in the book Bible Wisdom to Improve Relationships (click here) to resolve their disagreements before they escalated into conflict.
The biblical story of Joseph demonstrates the deliberate choice between reacting with worldly feelings and responding with godly emotions. Learn how to respond with godly emotions rather than reacting based on worldly feelings, as described in the book Bible Wisdom to Improve Relationships (click here).
Everything created by God is good. Everything evil that we see in Man’s World was cultivated by Satan. Imagine a world where every boy or girl who naturally starts with a RATS or Crazymaker personality style grows to become competent in all four STAR personality styles.
Knowing your personality style and the personality styles of the people you interact with can contribute to godly peace throughout the world.
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When you come to accept Jesus as your Messiah, God will accept you into the Kingdom of Heaven family as you are, no matter what sin you have committed (Romans 5:8, Romans 8:38-39).
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John 3:16-17 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Romans 5:1-8 (KJV) Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 8:38-39 (KJV) For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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However, God loves you too much to allow you to remain a spiritual baby forever. Everyone who enters God’s Family is expected to grow to maturity into the image of Jesus in order to fulfill their part in God’s Plan (Romans 8:29, Ephesians 1:9-12).
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Romans 8:28-30 (KJV) And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
Ephesians 1:9-12 (KJV) Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV) Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Philippians 1:6 (KJV) Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
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Most individuals are only capable of using two of the four STAR Personality Styles. A Kingdom of Heaven STAR in an individual is someone who is fully capable of using any of the four STAR Personality Styles. Jesus is the perfect example of how to behave as a Kingdom of Heaven STAR, fully capable of presenting the perfect STAR Personality Style to suit every circumstance and every relationship.
There is a common romantic expression that opposites attract. I believe that this is because God offers every new believer an opportunity to have a loving partner/spouse teach them the STAR Personality Styles that they need to grow into the image of Jesus, a Kingdom of Heaven STAR, fully capable of presenting the perfect STAR Personality Style to suit every circumstance and every relationship.
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God will present many opportunities in life to grow into the image of our Messiah, Jesus, the begotten Son of God. These spiritual growth opportunities can come from within your family of origin, your family of marriage, your job, your community, your nation, or your government. And these spiritual growth opportunities are guaranteed to feel like Tribulations (John 16:33).
John 16:33 (KJV) These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV), Jeremiah 29:12-14 (KJV) For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the LORD; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive.
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The most difficult personality style in any relationship is the primary Action RATS Personality Style. The primary Action RATS Personality Style tends to focus their energy outward by forcing others to comply with their will. Only God is able to motivate a primary Action RATS Personality Style to grow into a primary Action STAR Personality Style.
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And only God is able to motivate the primary Action RATS to grow to become a Kingdom of Heaven STAR fully capable of presenting the perfect STAR Personality Style to suit every circumstance and every relationship.
Paul is well known as the most prolific writer of the New Testament. Paul started as Saul with a primary Action RATS Personality Style, and people with an Action RATS Personality Style struggle with anger management.
With Christ’s help on the Road to Damascus, Saul transitioned from a primary RATS Personality Style to Paul, with a primary Action STAR Personality Style, but Paul still struggled with anger management until the other STAR Personality Styles were learned.
Mark had Paul’s polar opposite primary Support STAR Personality Style, and they parted ways until Paul grew stronger in each of the four STAR Personality Styles (Acts 15:35-40).
Acts 15:35-40 (KJV) Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also. And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do. And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark. But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus; And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
It was not until many years later, after achieving full growth to becoming a Kingdom of Heaven STAR, that Paul valued Mark’s ministry and asked Timothy to bring Mark for support while Paul was in prison (2 Timothy 4:11).
2 Timothy 4:11 (KJV) Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.
Saul’s conversion to Paul and the Kingdom of Heaven STAR started because of Christ’s intervention on the Road to Damascus. If you are married to an individual with a primary Action Personality Style, you should pray for Jesus to intervene in the same manner as Jesus intervened with Saul on the Road to Damascus.
As Christians become stronger in their faith, God, God’s Love, and God’s Peace are elevated through Christian Service to others.
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus demonstrated the proper use of the Action STAR Personality Style as an inwardly focused power. Jesus knew that he was about to be tortured and killed. Jesus asked God to take away the Kingdom Assignment if possible, and used his Action STAR Personality Style to stay committed to fulfilling God’s Plan (Matthew 26:36-42). In difficult times, the Action STAR Personality Style can be used to remain true to godly emotions and actions, thereby accomplishing God’s Will in your life.
Nations are different from countries. The nation of Christians is a single nation, no matter how scattered Christians might be across different countries under different governments. The nation of Jews is a single nation, no matter how scattered Jews might be across different countries under different governments. The nation of Muslims is a single nation, no matter how scattered Muslims might be across different countries under different governments.
Sometimes, nations can become unified to have a single primary RATS Action Personality Style, as Saul did. And only God is able to motivate a nation with a primary Action RATS Personality Style to grow into a Kingdom of Heaven STAR, fully capable of presenting the perfect STAR Personality Style to suit every circumstance and every relationship. And only constant prayer to God can transform a nation with a primary Action RATS Personality Style, scattered across different countries under different governments, to grow into a Kingdom of Heaven STAR.
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Before you divorce your spouse, ask yourself if God is asking you to grow into the Kingdom of Heaven STAR Personality Style that Jesus modelled. Of course, growing into the Kingdom of Heaven STAR Personality Style is easier if both husband and wife are committed to growing into the image of our Messiah, Jesus, the begotten Son of God.
Bible Wisdom to Improve Relationships can help you through the spiritual growth opportunities and help you to improve every relationship by introducing you to the different nuances of each of the four STAR Personality Styles.
What is your STAR Personality Style
Questions – STAR Personality Styles
S — Support (Helpful, Faithful, Supportive, Patient)
Core Motivation: Stability, harmony, service
Biblical Examples: Jesus, Mark
- Do you value consistency and routine?
- Are you patient with others’ growth?
- Do you prefer supporting leadership rather than being upfront?
- Are you loyal in relationships?
- Do you avoid unnecessary conflict?
- Do you prefer one-on-one relationships?
- Are you a good listener?
- Do you stay calm under pressure?
- Are you dependable in ministry roles?
- Do you resist sudden change?
- Are you comfortable serving behind the scenes?
- Do you notice when others feel left out?
- Do you value peace over being right?
- Are you slow to anger?
- Do you process decisions carefully?
- Do you prefer deep relationships over large networks?
- Are you faithful in small, unseen tasks?
- Do others confide in you easily?
- Do you dislike confrontation?
- Do you relate to Ruth’s steady faithfulness?
T — Technical (Analytical, Precise, Thoughtful)
Core Motivation: Accuracy, excellence, truth
Biblical Examples: Jesus, Matthew, Luke
- Do you prefer studying Scripture deeply?
- Do you research before making decisions?
- Do you value structure and order?
- Do you hold yourself to high standards?
- Are you cautious before committing?
- Do you enjoy theological discussion?
- Are you detail-oriented?
- Do you seek biblical accuracy?
- Do you notice inconsistencies quickly?
- Do you prefer written communication?
- Do you process emotions internally?
- Are you reserved in group discussions?
- Do you dislike vague instructions?
- Do you value logic over impulse?
- Do you take time before trusting others?
- Are you systematic in planning?
- Do you ask clarifying questions often?
- Do you appreciate well-organized teaching?
- Do you struggle with perfectionism?
- Do you relate to the Bereans who examined Scripture daily?
A — Action (Decisive, Bold, Results-Oriented)
Core Motivation: Accomplishment, leadership, challenge
Biblical Examples: Jesus, Paul
- Do you feel energized when taking charge of a situation?
- Do you prefer making decisions quickly rather than overanalyzing?
- Are you more focused on results than on feelings?
- Do you step up naturally when no one else leads?
- Do you speak up when something is wrong?
- Are you comfortable confronting conflict directly?
- Do you feel responsible for fixing problems immediately?
- Are you driven to accomplish God-given goals?
- Do you grow impatient with inefficiency?
- Do you prefer clear authority and defined leadership?
- Are you motivated by challenge?
- Do you see obstacles as opportunities to overcome?
- Are you confident in high-pressure situations?
- Do others see you as strong-willed?
- Do you value action over discussion?
- Do you struggle with slowing down?
- Are you more comfortable leading than following?
- Do you focus on what must be done rather than how people feel?
- Do you set high expectations for yourself and others?
- Do you resonate with bold faith like Joshua 1:9?
R — Relationship (Harmony, Expressive, Encouraging)
Core Motivation: Connection, inspiration, enthusiasm
Biblical Examples: Jesus, John
- Are you energized by being around people?
- Do you easily start conversations?
- Do you enjoy encouraging others?
- Are you expressive in worship or prayer?
- Do you prefer group settings over solitude?
- Do you inspire others through words?
- Are you optimistic about what God can do?
- Do you build friendships quickly?
- Are you comfortable sharing your testimony publicly?
- Do you value harmony in relationships?
- Do you seek affirmation from others?
- Are you naturally persuasive?
- Do you enjoy brainstorming ideas with others?
- Are you emotionally expressive?
- Do people describe you as enthusiastic?
- Do you enjoy celebrating wins?
- Are you more motivated by people than tasks?
- Do you sometimes overcommit socially?
- Do you dislike being isolated?
- Do you relate to Barnabas, the encourager?
Mixed & Growth Questions (All Styles)
These help identify style blends and areas for spiritual growth.
- When stressed, do you become withdrawn (S), or critical (T), controlling (A), talkative (R)?
- Do you need security (S), or clarity (T), challenge (A), or connection (R)?
- Are you motivated by stability (S), accuracy (T), achievement (A), or recognition (R)?
- Do you struggle most with resistance to change (S), or overanalysis (T), impatience (A), distraction (R)?
- Do you lead through support (S), instruction (T), direction (A), or inspiration (R)?
- Do you prefer careful evaluation (T) or quick decisions (A)?
- Do you prioritize people (S/R) or tasks (T/A)?
- Do you seek security (S/T) or influence (A/R)?
- Do you act faithfully (S), or thoughtfully (T), boldly (A), enthusiastically (R)?
- In ministry, are you a helper (S), strategist (T), pioneer (A), or encourager (R)?
- Do you grow through stability (S), or study (T), challenge (A), affirmation (R)?
- Do you recharge alone (S/T) or with others (A/R)?
- Do you prefer maintaining peace (S), improving systems (T), leading change (A), or rallying people (R)?
- Are you more steady (S), or precise (T), decisive (A), or expressive (R)?
- Do you focus on the present details (S/T) or the future (A/R)?
- Are you cautious (S/T) or comfortable with risk (A/R)?
- Do you delay for peace (S), or analyze first (T), confront quickly (A), soften with humour (R)?
- Do you measure success by faithfulness (S), excellence (T), results (A), or relationships (R)?
- Do you prefer a predictable pace (S/T) or a fast pace (A/R)?
- Since you are created to become the image of Jesus, and Jesus is fully capable of presenting all four personality styles, where do you sense God stretching you most right now?