Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Wisdom for the Summer

Proverbs 1:7

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 64:8 “Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay; you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.” (NIV)

The Proverbs Man and his motto—

Motto—a guiding principle that sets the course for how one lives their life.

Proverbs 1:7—

Fear of the Lord—to be in awe; to have reverence; to respect God’s authority; but most importantly, to put God first in your life.

Proverbs 9:10—The fear of the Lord is the foundation for wisdom.

Proverbs 8:13—The fear of the Lord causes the Proverbs Man to “hate evil.”

Proverbs 10:27—The fear of the Lord results in prolonged life.

Stupid—senseless, brutish, living like an animal, relying upon evil instincts rather than godly wisdom.

Proverbs 12:1—The fear of the Lord brings discipline to our life.

Proverbs 22:1—the fear of the Lord causes the Proverbs Man to have a good reputation.

Proverbs 1:7—Two types of people in our world.

#1—Real wisdom isn’t just knowledge; it’s having right priority.

#2—You grow in wisdom when you are humble and willing to learn.

#3—You become foolish when you refuse correction or guidance.