September 8th: Why Wisdom Is Better Than Stuff | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew! 🚗 Whether you’re dreaming about that new pair of shoes or finishing up a breakfast sandwich before class, I’m Pastor Justin—and I’m so glad you’re here.

All month long, we’re in our series:

Proverbs for Your School Life — daily wisdom from the same book Jesus studied as a kid to help you live wisely today.

Today’s verse hits different in a world full of wishlists and "gotta-have-it" moments:

👉 Proverbs 8:11 (CSB)

“For wisdom is better than jewels, and nothing desirable can equal it.”

💡 What does that mean?

In this unique chapter, wisdom is the one speaking—like a voice saying:

👉 “I’m worth more than anything you could ever want.”

Back in Bible times, jewels were the most valuable things a person could own. So when Solomon writes this, he’s making it clear:

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  Being wise is better than being rich.

  
  


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  Wisdom helps you make better choices—no matter what you have.

  
  

✅ In this episode, kids will learn:

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  Why chasing wisdom matters more than chasing stuff

  
  


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  How Jesus lived this out—choosing people over possessions

  
  


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  How wisdom helps us enjoy what we already have

  
  

🎮 💸 🎧 From new phones and PS5s to fancy outfits or having less homework—it’s not wrong to want things. But Solomon is saying:

👉 Don’t want stuff more than you want wisdom.

Wisdom helps you use what you have the right way and enjoy it more!

📘 Application for today:

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   Ask yourself: Am I chasing stuff or chasing wisdom?

   
   


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   Choose wisdom—even when it’s hard or unpopular

   
   


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   Remember: You don’t need the best stuff to be the best version of yourself

   
   

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Tip:

Ask your child:

“What’s one desirable thing in your life that might be trying to compete with wisdom?”

If today’s episode sparked a helpful conversation in your home, share it with a friend or your kids’ pastor at church!

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