Trading Faces Quiz
Who is the real you? We all struggle with false identities and we've made this quiz to help you identify which false identity you might be tempted to believe is really "you." Take this quiz to help you consider which roles, affiliations, or attributes might be pulling you to define yourself by them. Our book Trading Faces: Removing the Masks that Hide Your God-Given Identity is written to help you explore this conversation more deeply.
Let's dive in!
Which of these is your greatest fear?
Which of these gives you the most joy?
What makes you unique?
Whose opinion matters most to you?
Which of these epitaphs would you prefer on your gravestone?
Which of these do you spend your greatest mental energy thinking about?
Which of these do you spend the most money on?
Do you have a nagging critical voice in your head?
How much do you pride yourself in your ethnicity or nationality?
Which of these would you do the most to protect?
Would you like to learn more about your identity?
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Am I worthless? You might struggle with the false identity of self-worth.
"I'm not enough." You might struggle with self-esteem and have a strong inner critic. This leads to an exhausting life emotionally and mentally.
God wants to remind you that you are made in his image. You are worth so much that Jesus gave his life for you. There is an internal freedom for you that leads to rest and true peace.
For more on this and other false (and true!) identities, we invite you to read Trading Faces: Removing the Masks that Hide Your God-Given Identity and sign up for the Beesons' blog at The Bee Hive.
Am I good enough? You might struggle with believing that your self-worth comes through your good works.
You work hard to make the world a better place. You might keep an inner scoreboard of what you've done and be tempted to compare how good you are to others. That could be through social or religious causes. This false identity can lead to an exhausting life of striving.
God wants to remind you that you are a sinner saved by grace. We can never do enough good to make our relationship right with God. But he invites us to thrive in the perfect righteousness that Jesus offers us.
For more on this and other false (and true!) identities, we invite you to read Trading Faces: Removing the Masks that Hide Your God-Given Identity and sign up for the Beesons' blog at The Bee Hive.
Individualist: you might struggle with believing that your self-worth comes from your independence.
You march to the beat of your own drum. It's important for you to set yourself apart. You might squirm when others "cubby hole" you.
God invites you to remember that in him, you are a slave. It is only by giving up the false freedom of this world and serving Christ that we can experience the true freedom he has made us for.
For more on this and other false (and true!) identities, we invite you to read Trading Faces: Removing the Masks that Hide Your God-Given Identity and sign up for the Beesons' blog at The Bee Hive.
I am my personality type. You might be tempted to put too much weight in your personality type.
Whether Enneagram, Myers Briggs, DISC, or Strengths Finders, you understand what differentiates yourself through your personality type.
God invites you to rest in the truth that you are his sheep and he is your shepherd. He created your personality. You do not have to strive to be unique; you can relax into his perfect care for you.
For more on this and other false (and true!) identities, we invite you to read Trading Faces: Removing the Masks that Hide Your God-Given Identity and sign up for the Beesons' blog at The Bee Hive.
I am what I want. You might invest too much meaning in your desires.
It's important for you that you fulfill your longings. Whether your sexual preference, gender identity, or desire for health, freedom, power, or comfort, you might be tempted to define yourself by your desires.
God invites you to trust that, in him, he has made you a saint. You are pure; he can satisfy your desires if you trust him.
For more on this and other false (and true!) identities, we invite you to read Trading Faces: Removing the Masks that Hide Your God-Given Identity and sign up for the Beesons' blog at The Bee Hive.
I am defined by being a spouse. You might be tempted to define your value based off your relationship with your significant other.
You might struggle to imagine yourself without your significant other. You might be tempted to live co-dependently.
God invites you to remember that, in him, you are part of the bride of Christ. This is a beautiful and freeing truth! He has made you to love and be loved which is ultimately satisfied in your relationship with him in the family of God.
For more on this and other false (and true!) identities, we invite you to read Trading Faces: Removing the Masks that Hide Your God-Given Identity and sign up for the Beesons' blog at The Bee Hive.
I am a parent. You might be tempted to place your identity in your role as a mom or dad.
You love being a mom or dad. Nothing brings you more joy than when your child is happy and prosperous. Your happiness might be tethered to how well your child is doing.
God reminds you that, in Christ, he loves you so much that he has adopted you as his child. You can rest in his delight over you, no matter how well your child may or may not be doing.
For more on this and other false (and true!) identities, we invite you to read Trading Faces: Removing the Masks that Hide Your God-Given Identity and sign up for the Beesons' blog at The Bee Hive.
I am my beliefs. You might be tempted to believe that your identity is wrapped up in your ideological tribe.
You are probably passionate about ideas, and your tribe is very important to you. That might be your political party or a social cause you believe in. You might struggle to make friends with those who aren't aligned with your beliefs and your self-worth might be tied with how successful your tribe is.
God invites you to be his friend. He doesn't just love you; he likes you, and he wants you to enjoy friendship with him. When you experience friendship with God, you can enjoy friendship with whoever the Lord puts in your path.
For more on this and other false (and true!) identities, we invite you to read Trading Faces: Removing the Masks that Hide Your God-Given Identity and sign up for the Beesons' blog at The Bee Hive.
I am my vocation. You might be tempted to believe that your job defines who you are.
You love what you do. You derive joy and self-worth from contributing to society through your job. You might find that your colleagues' and boss's opinion of you matters quite a bit. Perhaps your job title and the promotions you do and don't earn also impact you significantly.
God has made you to have dominion on this earth, but don't miss out on the fullness of that calling. Your abilities, gifts, and talents are designed to bless others.
For more on this and other false (and true!) identities, we invite you to read Trading Faces: Removing the Masks that Hide Your God-Given Identity and sign up for the Beesons' blog at The Bee Hive.
I am my ethnic group or country. You might be tempted to define yourself by your nationality or ethnicity.
Your nationality or ethnicity helps you understand yourself. You love your ethnicity or nation and find your happiness tied to how well your group is doing.
God has called you to set your eyes on a kingdom that will never fade or perish. You live in this world as an alien and an ambassador of his heavenly kingdom. There is a joy and security for you that runs deeper than your nationality or ethnicity could ever offer.
For more on this and other false (and true!) identities, we invite you to read Trading Faces: Removing the Masks that Hide Your God-Given Identity and sign up for the Beesons' blog at The Bee Hive.
