Wisdom's Foundation | Pastor Jon Neitzell

This profound teaching takes us deep into Proverbs 9, where wisdom is personified as a house built on seven pillars. We discover that making godly decisions isn't just about having information—it's about building our lives on these foundational pillars: knowledge, understanding, discipline, equity, discernment, discretion, and the fear of the Lord. What makes this particularly relevant for us today is the recognition that words and meanings have been twisted in our culture. Terms like 'freedom,' 'equity,' and even 'rainbow' have been redefined away from their biblical foundations. True freedom isn't doing whatever we want—historically, it meant the ability to choose the right answer based on God's Word. This teaching challenges us to reclaim biblical truth in our decision-making, reminding us that without anchoring ourselves in Scripture, we'll be tossed about by cultural currents. The call here is urgent: we need discipline to practice godly wisdom repeatedly until it becomes second nature, just as David practiced with his sling thousands of times before facing Goliath. When we face our giants—whether they're major life decisions or daily choices—we need these seven pillars firmly established in our lives.