How to Score Yourself
How to Score Yourself
Instructions: Choose the most appropriate radio button for each statement. Be completely honest and discriminating. There are no right or wrong choices. It is very important that you not put an answer simply because you think that that is how a good Christian should think! You are going to discover why you have thought and acted the way that you have.
This is not an automated survey -- you will be able to score your evaluation when you finish.
1) I have a keen ability to discern the characteristics and motivations of others.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
2) I detect the immediate needs of others and am quick to do whatever I can to meet them.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
3) I am able to explain complicated processes or concepts and enjoy doing so.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
4) I encourage others. I get a positive response that makes me feel good.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
5) I like to give my time and money to good causes; doing so makes me feel special.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
6) It's easy for me to identify resources and delegate people, because I can see the big picture.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
7) I am easily wounded; maybe that's why it's hard to be firm.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
8) I am very direct, frank and persuasive when speaking.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
9) I can readily recall the needs, likes and dislikes of others, even casual acquaintances.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
10) I spend considerable time in research and meditation, and have attained wisdom from my effort.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
11) People often come to me for encouragement or advice.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
12) When I give to a worthy cause, I want to feel like a part of it and follow up.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
13) I don't mind criticism because I get the job done.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
14) I feel deep empathy for the hurting; I just somehow seem to know.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
15) Important choices are black and white, right or wrong, without much gray area.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
16) I like to take charge, delegate tasks and see a project through.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
17) I enjoy analyzing texts, considering their historical and social context.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
18) I see most people in the light of their potential and offer words of encouragement.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
19) I give money and I don't want others to know.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
20) I gravitate to the leardership position. People naturally look to me.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
21) I go out of my way to visit the sick or lonely, and feel terribly sorry them.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
22) I speak frankly; others incorrectly think me to be judgmental.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
23) I administrate projects: I enjoy working hard and delegating responsibility.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
24) I enjoy explaining the details of a text, device or concept.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
25) I enjoy conferences, study groups, share and care opportunities. I am an encourager!
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
26) I see the needs that go unnoticed by others and personally meet them.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
27) As project leader, I feel that our goals must be achieved even though feelings may be bruised.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
28) I overlook faults, even sins, if it means keeping harmony in the group.
Almost always
Most of the time
Occasionally
Seldom
Almost never
29) Others consider me to be an optimist.
Agree
Disagree
30) I consider myself to be optimistic.
Agree
Disagree
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Below find a question number in each box. Score each question this way:
For each "Almost Always" answer, score 5.
For each "Most of the Time" answer, score 3.
For each "Occasionally" answer, score 1.
For "Seldom" and "Never," score -0-.
Add the columns.
High Score = Primary Motivational Grace
Notes:
1. Remember, charismata (carismata, Romans 12:6) does not mean "spiritual gifts." It does mean "graces." Please read the introductory information carefully in regards to what charismata are and are not.
2. Often there will be a primary "grace" with a high score and the others graces will be clustered within a small range. (Example: Prophecy 18, Serving 10, Teaching 9, the rest 8.)
3. Sometimes all the scores are high and clustered. The inventory then should be taken again after instructing the student to be more discriminating.
4. Good results can also be obtained when significant others take the inventory in proxy for the student. (Others who know him/her well pretend to be the student and answer the statements as though he/she was the student.) Several such poroxies may be averaged in with the students results for a more "excellent" overall picture.
5. The questions dealing with being an optimist and the question of the student's sex sometimes help in determining the primary grace when the scores are very close. (For instance, when prophet and exhorter scores are equal, we can distinguish them because prophets are not always known as optimists.)