Life rarely follows the plan. When good intentions collide with real pressure—conflict, temptation, disappointment, or grief—we discover how much wisdom we actually lack. In this sermon on Proverbs 1:2–6, we explore the purpose of Proverbs: not merely to inform us, but to form us. Scripture calls us to a posture of teachability, a lifelong process of training, and a clear end—a life shaped by righteousness, justice, and uprightness before God. True wisdom is not talent or technique, but Spirit-shaped skill for living toward the right goal. Ultimately, this training is grounded in Christ himself, God’s wisdom incarnate, who transforms our instincts and faithfully finishes the work he begins.