Type 8 is a strong, independent and powerful force. Often described as having “presence,” people know when they are in the room either from their quiet strength or their verbal and direct communication. They have little patience with what they see as weakness in themselves or others but are defenders of those who are treated unjustly or powerless. Challengers are straightforward truth tellers, which rings true of John the Baptist. He was unafraid of standing up to others for the sake of a greater cause. He had no problem challenging the religious leaders and others in authority and used his confrontational preaching to get to the heart of matters. The Biblical truths that Type 8’s need to pursue include pursuing and extending mercy, submitting to others in humility, and acknowledging vulnerability and accepting discipline from the Lord.