In Week 1 of the series, "Stoopid," Derrick Milner explains that the purpose of the series is to remind students of the importance of wisdom as they begin the new school year.

Milner defines wisdom as understanding God's will and shares a passage from the Book of Proverbs, noting that wisdom is more valuable than any material possession, such as silver or gold. He warns that a lack of wisdom can lead to a cycle of bad decisions that may seem small at first but can have life-altering consequences.

Milner emphasizes that a key area for applying wisdom is in choosing friendships. He states that "dumb friends are dangerous" because they can lead people to make poor decisions that result in real harm. To illustrate this point, he shares two personal stories about making poor choices under the influence of friends: one involves a foolish text message that caused emotional distress, and the other describes a painful experience eating a hot habanero pepper in Mexico. He then tells a more somber story about a high school graduate who died after a foolish stunt with his friends, underscoring the severe consequences of unwise choices.

Milner concludes by advising students to either lead their friendships toward God-honoring decisions or leave them, as a companion of fools will ultimately suffer harm. He encourages them to choose their friends wisely to avoid a cycle of poor decisions and live a better, happier life.