Are you trusting God more than yourself? Every day we make decisions that shape our lives, but are we relying on our own wisdom or seeking God's direction? Pastor Chris Teien continues the Summer in Proverbs series by teaching through Proverbs 16, showing how God calls us to surrender our plans, value His wisdom above worldly success, and faithfully follow His ways in every decision we make.God's wisdom calls believers to trust Him more than themselves in every decision they make. As we surrender our plans, value His wisdom above worldly success, and follow His ways each day, God faithfully directs our steps and accomplishes His purposes for His glory and our good.In This Message:1. SURRENDER Your Plans to GodPlanning is wise, but our plans should always be surrendered to the Lord. Through personal stories about financial decisions, caring for a dangerous tree, and everyday choices, Pastor Chris demonstrates the importance of seeking God's guidance in prayer, examining our motives, and trusting Him to direct our steps instead of relying on ourselves. (Proverbs 16:1–9; Proverbs 3:5–6; Proverbs 21:5; Nehemiah)2. VALUE God's Wisdom Above Worldly SuccessThe world measures success by wealth, possessions, and status, but God values wisdom, humility, and faithful obedience. Proverbs teaches that wisdom is worth more than gold, pride leads to destruction, and true success comes from pursuing God's purposes rather than worldly approval. (Proverbs 16:16–20; Daniel 4)3. FOLLOW God's Ways Every DayWalking in God's wisdom shapes our words, our decisions, our relationships, and our character. Even when life is uncertain or difficult, we can trust God's sovereign purposes, knowing that He is directing our steps and calling us to live with humility, integrity, and confidence in Him. (Proverbs 16:21–33; Romans 5:8; Genesis 50:20)Illustrations

• Making a financial decision without prayer after his wife was placed on bed rest during pregnancy.
• Choosing to ask a professional arborist for help instead of taking unnecessary risks with a damaged tree.
• A GPS rerouting around a closed road as an illustration of God's guidance when our plans unexpectedly change.
• Joseph's life showing how God works through suffering to accomplish His purposes.
• Praying with his family before deciding where to attend Bible college.
• Investing in a quality Bible as an example of valuing eternal wisdom over temporary pleasures.

Key Quotes

• "Are you trusting God more than yourself?"
• "Planning is good. The Bible is for planning."
• "God examines your motives."
• "How much better to get wisdom than gold."
• "Pride always brings us low, and humility lifts our eyes up to God."
• "God's wisdom calls us to trust Him more than ourselves in every decision we make."

Search TopicsProverbs, Proverbs 16, trusting God, God's wisdom, biblical wisdom, Christian decision making, God's will, surrender to God, following God, humility, pride, God's sovereignty, Christian living, faith, obedience, Jesus Christ, Romans 5:8, Joseph, Nehemiah, Daniel 4, Rockwell Church, Chris TeienFull Episode & Transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/1951641726m0719de Helping you apply God's Word and follow Jesus in everyday life. Learn more at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.church  Find episode transcripts at Well.faith