In episode 73, Enneagram & Spiritual Growth, we discuss how we can grow as Christians by asking self-reflective questions, & by looking at specific Bible verses. We interview Karen Hanie, who did intensive apprentice study under Suzanne Stabile for multiple years.
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Karen Hanie contains a wealth of knowledge around the Enneagram & spiritual growth in faith. Being saved is the first step, and sanctification is the living out of the life change that becoming a Christian brings.
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We got the privilege of soaking in her wisdom as she brought to life what each Enneagram number looks like, their vices, and how to overcome hurdles that will happen in life. As much as we wanted to include every drop of this interview, we condensed it down to thought provoking questions to ask yourself, and verses that will help you grow.
Self-Reflective Questions & Verses for 8s
Questions that Enneagram 8s (The Challenger) can ask themselves in order to refocus their attention and growth on their relationship with God:
- What are some things that I need to release control of?
- What are the areas of my life that my control is comsuming me?
Bible Verses for Enneagram 8s:
- Psalm 118:6 “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
- Jeremiah 29:11 “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.”
Self-Reflective Questions & Verses for 9s
Questions that Enneagram 9s (The Peacemaker) can ask themselves in order to refocus their attention and growth on their relationship with God:
- Are there any hard things that you want to say to God but are afraid to voice?
Bible Verses for Enneagram 9s:
- Romans 8:39 “Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
- Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Self-Reflective Questions & Verses for 1s
Questions that Enneagram 1s (The Perfectionsit) can ask themselves in order to refocus their attention and growth on their relationship with God:
- How can you gently disrupt and reshape your desire to be the perfect Christian?
Bible Verses for Enneagram 1s:
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
- Psalm 86:5 “You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.”
Self-Reflective Questions & Verses for 2s
Questions that Enneagram 2s (The Helper) can ask themselves in order to refocus their attention and growth on their relationship with God:
- Can you believe that Christ needs nothing from you in order to love you?
- Do you ask Jesus for help when you have needs?
Bible Verses for Enneagram 2s:
- Isaiah 43:4 “…you are precious and honored in my sight…”
- Jeremiah 31:3 “The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.'”
Self-Reflective Questions & Verses for 3s
Questions that Enneagram 3s (The Performer) can ask themselves in order to refocus their attention and growth on their relationship with God:
- What if your greatest value to God isn’t in achieving, but in your quiet rest in him?
- In what ways do you trust in your own strength more than God?
- Have you ever asked what can God help me to do?
Bible Verses for Enneagram 3s:
- Luke 12:7 “Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”
- 1 Peter 2:4 “…chosen by God and precious to him…”
Self-Reflective Questions & Verses for 4s
Questions that Enneagram 4s (The Individualist) can ask themselves in order to refocus their attention and growth on their relationship with God:
- Can you recognize the unique ways that God is conforming you to the image of christ?
- How might you use artistic expression to connect with God?
- How can you allow God to create a robust, significant, Christlike identity in you?
Bible Verses for Enneagram 4s:
- Psalm 139:14 “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made”
- 1 Corinthians 12:27 “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”
Self-Reflective Questions & Verses for 5s
Questions that Enneagram 5s (The Observer) can ask themselves in order to refocus their attention and growth on their relationship with God:
- Can you enjoy experiencing the presence of God as much as you enjoy studying and learning about God?
- How can you allow yourself to access your full range of emotions and let God into that?
- How might you more fully engaged with the body of christ?
Bible Verses for Enneagram 5s:
- Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
- Phil 4:13 “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Self-Reflective Questions & Verses for 6s
Questions that Enneagram 6s (The Loyalist) can ask themselves in order to refocus their attention and growth on their relationship with God:
- Do you believe that God is more committed to you than you are to him?
- Can you look to God for security other than reassurance and affirmation from others?
Bible Verses for Enneagram 6s:
- Hebrews 13:5 “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
- Isaiah 30:21 “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”
Self-Reflective Questions & Verses for 7s
Questions that Enneagram 7s (The Enthusiast) can ask themselves in order to refocus their attention and growth on their relationship with God:
- Can you be content with where God has you right now without having to move onto the next best thing?
- Am i willing to acknowledge to God that there is pain in my life?
Bible Verses for Enneagram 7s:
- Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
- Psalm 107:9 “for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.”
We hope this episode, Enneagram & Spiritual Growth, along with this reference page are useful not only for you, but for someone you spend time with on a regular basis. It is so important to help each other to grow towards God in community with one another.
Be sure to go through our Enneagram 101 mini series (episodes 11-17), where you can gain the foundation to help you build upon your Enneagram & spiritual growth knowledge.
