This week, Dave Temple joins Rob Jorgensen and takes us to Proverbs 23:22-23. There, we're confronted by the powerful command to 'buy truth' and acquire wisdom, instruction, and understanding. But what currency do we use in this transaction? The answer is both simple and challenging—we must lay down our own will. This is especially poignant for young people navigating the intense passions of adolescence, where every decision feels monumental and emotions run high. The 'but I love him' moment becomes a crossroads where faith must override feeling. What makes this exchange so difficult is that wisdom doesn't offer instant gratification; her dividends are paid over time. Yet the cost of refusing this transaction is far greater—a life built on self-deception, stunted spiritual growth, and the compound interest of foolish choices. First Peter 2:1-2 reinforces this principle by showing us that spiritual appetite cannot coexist with cherished sins like deceit and hypocrisy. We cannot simultaneously entertain sin and expect to hunger for God's Word. This message challenges us to examine whether we're truly engaging in the transaction of wisdom or merely presenting a veneer of spiritual interest while holding tight to our pet desires.
