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"Most people perceive Jesus Christ as a passive personality. But a closer look reveals His life example and teachings to be assertive. With reference to the “Passive-Assertive-Aggressive” continuum and chart on page 2, the person of Jesus is centered and balanced in the assertive realm. Indeed; if the core intent of assertiveness is “to communicate”, then Jesus truly is the Teacher. For the Christian this difference; Jesus being an assertive person rather than passive, is of the utmost importance. This is particularly true when successful, permanent behavioral modification is necessary. As the Apostle Paul commands: “Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ” (I Corinthians 11:1). The depth of this imitation is described in a letter by Paul: “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life that I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God...” (Galatians 2:20). For the Christian, self is put to death so the character of Christ can be developed in the individual. In another passage the Scripture speaks of God’s pre-determined purpose for the believer “to become conformed to the image of His Son” (Romans 8:29). Therefore, the goal and orientation of the follower of Christ would be to strive toward an assertive, rather than a passive (or aggressive), life style as his behavioral norm. Assertiveness Passive Assertive Aggressive Consider the following chart Nonassertive Assertive Aggressive Characteristics of the behavior Does not express wants, Ideas and feelings, or Expresses them in self-deprecating way. Intent: to please. Expresses wants, ideas, and feelings in direct and appropriate ways. Intent: to communicate Expresses wants, ideas and feelings at the expense of others. Intent: to dominate or humiliate Your feelings when you act this way Anxious; disappointed with yourself. Often angry and resentful later. Confident; You feel good about yourself at the time and later. Self-righteous; superior. Sometimes embarrassed later. Other people’s feelings about themselves when you act this way. Guilty or superior Respected, valued Humiliated, hurt Other people’s feelings about you when you act this way. Irritation, pity, disgust. Usually respect. Anger vengefulness. Outcome Don’t get what you want; anger builds up. Often get what you want. Often get what you want at the expense of others. Others feel justified in “getting even” Payoff Avoids unpleasant situation, conflict, tension, confrontation. Feels good; respected by others; improved self-confidence; relationships are improved. Vents anger; feels superior."

Link: https://hischurchnorthwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Character_of_Jesus_Paper.119142420-1.pdf

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