Why You Act the Way You Do

In summary, temperament is the combination of traits we were born with; character is our “civilized” temperament; and personality is the “face” we show to others.

Personality is the outward expression of ourselves, which may or may not be the same as our character, depending on how genuine we are.

Character is the real you. The Bible refers to it as “the hidden man of the heart.” It is the result of your natural temperament modified by childhood training, education, basic attitudes, beliefs, principles, and motivations. It is sometimes referred to as “the soul” of man, which is made up of the mind, emotions, and will.