A Biblical Approach to the 9 Enneagram Types

Self to Lose – Self to Find: A Biblical Approach to the 9 Enneagram Types by Marilyn Vancil
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In Self to Lose, Self to Find, Marilyn Vancil masterfully shares her examination of the Enneagram system in light of Biblical wisdom. Not an easy task. She avoids the pitfalls of detailed explanations by introducing only the basic tenets of the Enneagram personality types to the faith community, charting the types so they are easy to understand. The material is well organized and well written.

We all have variations of some basic personality types. The author invites us to recognize who we are at our best and rejoice in our unique qualities. At the same time, she challenges us to be aware of our behavior patterns when we are not at our best.

Whether we are rejoicing or regretting—living from a place of thankfulness or lapsing into learned behavior that does not serve us and others —self-awareness without judgement is key to a balanced personality. Taking this awareness before God when we read the Bible or pray leads us into an authentic experience.

Most of all, I came to a better understanding of how freeing it is to lose yourself. This book will join the small collection of spiritual classics in my personal library. It’s a keeper.

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