<aside> <img src="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/49de0235-e8bc-4eca-bf20-2a9d6d267a02/86e4c16d-77de-4f4a-a369-93e9219bfb70/IMAGE_2024-02-23_213600.jpg" alt="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/49de0235-e8bc-4eca-bf20-2a9d6d267a02/86e4c16d-77de-4f4a-a369-93e9219bfb70/IMAGE_2024-02-23_213600.jpg" width="40px" /> Eleeos (mercy) - The Compassionate Interventionist - meeting immediate needs with divine mercy and rescuing grace. Like the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:33-34, who "when he saw him, had compassion, and went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine," the Eleemosynary genius embodies Christ-like compassion in action.
This archetype represents the wildcard candidate (altar of sacrifice) reserved in hand for "the big win" - like Esther who was prepared "for such a time as this" (Esther 4:14). They stand ready as a joker to be played in times of crisis or emergency where immediate action is required, serving as a masterful interventionist to staunch the bleeding or mend a broken heart.
The concept of 'Eleemosynary Genius' is a unique and valuable modality within the 7 Modalities Paradigm, reflecting the heart of Jesus who was "moved with compassion" (Matthew 9:36) for the multitudes. An 'Eleemosynary Genius' is not just someone who is exceptionally talented or intelligent in the conventional sense. Rather, this gift mirrors God's mercy, as described in Lamentations 3:22-23: "Through the LORD's mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness."
This special calling refers to a person's innate ability to effectively address and manage needs, difficulties, or deficiencies in people, systems, or situations - much like Barnabas, the "Son of Encouragement" (Acts 4:36). This capability goes beyond mere empathy, involving a proactive drive to rescue, rebuild, or improve what is broken or lacking, embodying the spirit of Isaiah 58:12: "Those from among you shall build the old waste places; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; and you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, The Restorer of Streets to Dwell In."
The 'Eleemosynary Genius' is a masterful interventionist, capable of taking decisive action to alleviate pain, suffering, or instability, following the example of Jesus who declared, "The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed" (Luke 4:18).
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Here are the 7 archetypes and defaults compared and contrasted - “Abba Father’s design from your mother’s womb”
WHO REPAIRS WHAT'S BROKEN? Just as Nehemiah responded to Jerusalem's broken walls saying "Come, let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer suffer derision" (Nehemiah 2:17), the ELE genius declares "I will take care of it." Like Jesus who was "moved with compassion" (Matthew 9:36), they work best under pressure and stand ready to help, embodying Paul's call to "help the weak" (Acts 20:35).
The ELE mindset mirrors the Good Samaritan who, seeing the wounded traveler, "had compassion on him" (Luke 10:33). They excel in mentorship, following Paul's example to Timothy: "And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also" (2 Timothy 2:2). They orient rookies on essential standards, playing multifaceted roles for team wellbeing.
As a wildcard candidate, they embody Esther's calling "for such a time as this" (Esther 4:14), jumping in to rescue the perishing and address chaos in society. Like Barnabas who was sent to help the church in Antioch (Acts 11:22-24), they address pain and suffering through direct intervention. However, their passionate drive to help may lead to unilateral decision-making, sometimes lacking in coordinated action - a reminder of Solomon's wisdom that "in multitude of counselors there is safety" (Proverbs 11:14).
Just as God created distinct creatures - "God created great sea creatures and every living thing that moves" (Genesis 1:21) - differences between archetypes are like inter-species differences between a fish, an elephant and a humming-bird. But within each family, there are unique characteristics that can be recognized and studied by those with discerning eyes, as Solomon who "spoke of trees... of animals, of birds, of creeping things, and of fish" (1 Kings 4:33).
Like Esther who was prepared "for such a time as this" (Esther 4:14), you are the wildcard candidate reserved for crucial moments. When crisis strikes, you spring into action as a masterful interventionist, following Christ's example who "went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed" (Acts 10:38). You embody the flexibility to adapt and serve wherever needed, like Paul who became "all things to all men, that I might by all means save some" (1 Corinthians 9:22). This is the eleemosynary genius - the gift of HEART - bringing God's mercy to those in trauma, just as Jesus was "moved with compassion" (Matthew 14:14).
However, without proper spiritual grounding, this calling can become distorted into zealotry, like those whom Paul described: "They have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge" (Romans 10:2). This can manifest as a "messiah-complex" that causes harm rather than healing. Consider Saul before his conversion, who in his misguided zeal "persecuted the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it" (Galatians 1:13). Or the sons of Sceva, who attempted to cast out demons without proper authority and understanding, leading to their humiliation and injury (Acts 19:13-16). Even Peter's impulsive zeal in cutting off Malchus's ear had to be corrected by Jesus, who immediately healed the damage done (Luke 22:50-51). These examples remind us that compassionate intervention must be guided by wisdom and proper spiritual authority, not merely by emotional fervor.
Strengths usually associated with the ELE archetype, each grounded in Scripture: