Defeating Jealousy

READY

“So get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech.” 1 Peter 2:1 NLT

SET

Jealousy can destroy a team. It’s funny when you think about it, but that happens and then you start thinking you are better than someone and you start saying, “Yeah, I should be playing more.” But whatever God has for you, you will have. No one else can take that away. If you’re not getting the playing time you should get or the recognition you should get, work harder. Don’t sit there and blame somebody else for what they’re doing.

You always hear the story about people who say, "I’m waiting for God to do something in my life" while they’re sitting on the couch at home. It’s hard for God to make a move if you’re not putting out the effort. Like Proverbs 14:23 states, "There is profit in all hard work, but endless talk leads only to poverty." –Tamika Catchings

GO

1. Can you describe a time when jealousy hurt your team?

2. What are some reasons for jealousy? 

3. How does Proverbs 14:23 speak to those tempted to compare themselves to others?

WORKOUT

• 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
• James 3:13-18

OVERTIME

“Lord, help me to keep jealousy away with a strong work ethic and God-centered love and respect for my teammates. Amen.”

Tamika Catchings