Hello Shalom Fam!

If you read Post 1 on Thoughts, Feelings & Living by the Spirit then welcome back!

If you missed it, then click here to catch up:https://shalomtotalwellness.com/2025/08/14/thoughts-feelings-living-by-the-holy-spirit-part-1/

Last week we discussed what “Thinkers” and “Feelers” are and why it’s helpful to know which one you lean into. We also went over differences between Thinkers and Feelers and more!

THINKING VS. FEELING

Whether you’re a Thinker or a Feeler, understand that neither one is better, smarter, or automatically more mature than the other.

Both types are fearfully and wonderfully made by GOD. Each one of us has room to grow. Everyone thinks and feels.

“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.” (Psalm 139:14)

Indeed, Thinkers predominantly make decisions based on intellect and what they know. But their emotions play a bigger role than they realize.

Interestingly, Feelers don’t always make decisions based on typical feelings: sadness, happiness, etc. Some may, but many Feelers make decisions based on what they believe is wrong or right.

The truth is our culture today predominately makes decisions based on senses, embracing instant pleasure while rejecting things of substance that are challenging or require time. This is hedonism, and it can be seen in all personality types. While some personality types may lean into this more than others, it isn’t relegated to one type.

Where is Jesus (Yeshua) in all of this? How does knowing whether you’re mostly a Thinker or a Feeler leave room for the Holy Spirit to move?

A few insights have come to my attention on this subject, and I’d like to share them with you.

But first, did Jesus make decisions based on thinking (T) or feeling (F)?

WAS JESUS A THINKER OR FEELER?

There’s a trend online to label Jesus with a specific personality type. While it may be fun to speculate, I believe the attempt to box him into a modern understanding of “personality types” is incredibly short-sighted.

To say He’s predominantly a Thinker or a Feeler isn’t fair. The Bible shows Him as both.

Several times in the Bible, it says that “Jesus knew”. This denotes thoughts. Other times, He was “sorrowful”, He “rejoiced”, and even cried. This is feeling.

There were times when it seemed that He was making decisions based on thought and other times it seemed based on feelings.

We also know that He is the perfect Son of God and only did what His Father was doing.

“Then Jesus answered and said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner.” (John 5:19)

When it came to Jesus’ thoughts and feelings, they were always holy, always inspired, and exactly what the moment required. He was led by the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 4:1 says,

“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.” (Matthew 4:1)

Acts 10:38 states that Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit.

…” how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.” (Acts 10:38)

Jesus wasn’t only acquainted with the Holy Spirit during His earthly ministry. They’ve been One before the creation of earth.

John 1:1-4 explains Jesus’ role in creation as The Word.

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” (John 1:1-4)

Genesis 1:2 mentions the Spirit of God before the earth had form.

“The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” (Genesis 1:2)

BY THE SPIRIT

Whichever you lean into, T or F, know that the ultimate guide in life isn’t human intellect (Thinker) or human emotions (Feeler). The ultimate guide is the Holy Spirit.

“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. “(Romans 8:14 NKJV)

Does being led by the Holy Spirit look different for thinkers versus feelers? In a way perhaps. The Spirit speaks to us in ways that we’ll hear, see, feel, and understand. This may be unique for each person.

However, His leading never goes against His Word when applied in true context. This is how we discern that He’s leading and not merely our thoughts or feelings.

Sometimes the leading of the Holy Spirit overrides our intellect and/or our feelings. This isn’t because GOD wants us to be empty-headed robots to control. But due to our limits. His ways are always higher.

Your beautiful personality makes you unique. But the willingness to be filled with the Holy Spirit makes you powerful.

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” (Ephesians 6:10)

I pray this was beneficial to you! Let me know in comments what you think and come back next week for Part 3.

Shalom to you,

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” 3 John 1:2