Episode Description: Are you navigating life by impulse or by the directions? In this episode of Living Strong, brought to you by the Sun City West Christian Church, we kick off a powerful study into the Book of Proverbs.

Through a mix of humorous real-world illustrations—including a carpet layer's missing parakeet and a thief who mistook a sewage tank for a fuel line—we explore the severe "wisdom shortage" facing our world today. Discover the critical difference between having knowledge (knowing what is possible) and possessing godly wisdom (knowing what is right), and learn how true, lasting stability only returns when we align our lives with the ultimate instruction manual.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:


The Blueprint for Life: Why attempting to build your life without consulting the Creator's manual will always result in avoidable heartaches.


The Power of an Understanding Heart: A deep look at King Solomon’s famous prayer in 1 Kings 3:3-14, breaking down the exact heart posture required to receive divine insight.


Knowledge vs. Wisdom: Unpacking the Hebrew concept of Hakam (skill for living) and why high IQs can still lead to foolish choices if God is left out of the equation.


The Foundation of Everything: True wisdom is conditional upon our willingness to listen and act. It begins the moment we embrace the "Fear of the Lord" (Proverbs 9:10) and admit that He knows more than we do.

Scripture References Mentioned in This Episode:


The Danger of Spiritual Ignorance:Hosea 4:6 & Proverbs 29:18


Comfort for the Crushed:Psalm 34:18


The Ultimate Priority:Matthew 6:33


Hearing and Doing:Luke 11:28 & James 1:22-25


The Blueprint for Success:Joshua 1:8


An Open Invitation for Wisdom:James 1:5

Connect with Sun City West Christian Church:

If you are local to the Sun City West, Arizona area, we invite you to join us for worship this Sunday! We offer three distinct services tailored to your worship style:


8:00 AM: A blend of classic and modern worship.


9:30 AM: Traditional Christian hymns.


11:00 AM ("LIVE"): A contemporary service featuring vibrant children's programs and ministry music opportunities.

Visit Us Online: Find resources, give, or watch more messages at scwcc.org.

Episode Description: Are you navigating life by impulse or by the directions? In this episode of Living Strong, brought to you by the Sun City West Christian Church, we kick off a powerful study into the Book of Proverbs.
Through a mix of humorous real-world illustrations&mdash;including a carpet layer's missing parakeet and a thief who mistook a sewage tank for a fuel line&mdash;we explore the severe "wisdom shortage" facing our world today. Discover the critical difference between having knowledge (knowing what is possible) and possessing godly wisdom (knowing what is right), and learn how true, lasting stability only returns when we align our lives with the ultimate instruction manual.
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
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The Blueprint for Life: Why attempting to build your life without consulting the Creator's manual will always result in avoidable heartaches.
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The Power of an Understanding Heart: A deep look at King Solomon&rsquo;s famous prayer in <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3D1%2BKings%2B3%253A3-14%26version%3DNIV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjoo5qDh62VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQOA">1 Kings 3:3-14</a>, breaking down the exact heart posture required to receive divine insight.
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Knowledge vs. Wisdom: Unpacking the Hebrew concept of Hakam (skill for living) and why high IQs can still lead to foolish choices if God is left out of the equation.
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The Foundation of Everything: True wisdom is conditional upon our willingness to listen and act. It begins the moment we embrace the "Fear of the Lord" (<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DProverbs%2B9%253A10%26version%3DNIV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjoo5qDh62VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQOQ">Proverbs 9:10</a>) and admit that He knows more than we do.
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Scripture References Mentioned in This Episode:
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The Danger of Spiritual Ignorance: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DHosea%2B4%253A6%26version%3DNIV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjoo5qDh62VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQOg">Hosea 4:6</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+29%3A18&amp;version=NIV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjoo5qDh62VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQOw">Proverbs 29:18</a>
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Comfort for the Crushed: <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+34%3A18&amp;version=NIV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjoo5qDh62VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQPA">Psalm 34:18</a>
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The Ultimate Priority: <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+6%3A33&amp;version=NIV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjoo5qDh62VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQPQ">Matthew 6:33</a>
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Hearing and Doing: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DLuke%2B11%253A28%26version%3DNIV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjoo5qDh62VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQPg">Luke 11:28</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DJames%2B1%253A22-25%26version%3DNIV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjoo5qDh62VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQPw">James 1:22-25</a>
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The Blueprint for Success: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DJoshua%2B1%253A8%26version%3DNIV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjoo5qDh62VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQQA">Joshua 1:8</a>
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An Open Invitation for Wisdom: <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+1%3A5&amp;version=NIV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjoo5qDh62VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQQQ">James 1:5</a>
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Connect with Sun City West Christian Church:
If you are local to the Sun City West, Arizona area, we invite you to join us for worship this Sunday! We offer three distinct services tailored to your worship style:
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8:00 AM: A blend of classic and modern worship.
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9:30 AM: Traditional Christian hymns.
</li>
<li>
11:00 AM ("LIVE"): A contemporary service featuring vibrant children's programs and ministry music opportunities.
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</ul>
Visit Us Online: Find resources, give, or watch more messages at <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fscwcc.org" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjoo5qDh62VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQQg">scwcc.org</a>.

SCW CHRISTIAN CHURCH (SCWCC) was established December 12, 1991, under the leadership of First Christian Church of Sun City. The present church sanctuary was built in February 1997, and underwent an expansion in 2011. 
SCWCC has always been a spiritual storehouse in the West Valley of the Phoenix area, where the Bible is taught as God’s inspired and ever-relevant Word to man. It is a non-denominational fellowship of Christians from different religious backgrounds who have found a common acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord.