What is wisdom—and why does Scripture insist that nothing matters more? In this opening sermon of our Proverbs series, we explore why biblical wisdom is not optional advice but essential for life. Looking at Solomon—the wisest king, and yet a tragic fool—we see both the beauty and the limits of wisdom as information. Proverbs gives us the path of life, but only Christ, the One greater than Solomon, gives us the power to walk it. This message sets the foundation for reading Proverbs through a Christ-centered lens, inviting us to pursue wisdom humbly, repent honestly, and hope confidently in Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God.