Discussion:

• Tell us about a time when your competitive drive was critical to your performance.
• Is that drive to compete some thing you’ve always had or was it developed over time?  Please explain…
• How do you recognize a strong competitive drive in your players or teammates?
• Let’s read about a competitor in the Bible.  Read I Kings 18:20-40.
• What is some evidence of competitive drive in Elijah from this story?
• What do you think of how Elijah speaks to the prophets of Baal?
• How much did his competitive spirit cause him to risk?
• What risks might your drive to compete lead you to take?

Summary:

• Thank God for your competitive drive.
• Keep your competitive spirit under control.
• Don’t just play the game, compete!