September 9th: Choosing Wisdom When Others Make Fun of It | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew! 🚗 Whether you’re staring out the car window or sitting at the kitchen table with crumbs on your hoodie, I’m Pastor Justin—and I’m so glad you’re here.

We’re spending the month in Proverbs for Your School Life, because God’s wisdom isn’t just for grown-up sermons. It’s for the lunch table, the group chat, the hallways, and the quiet choices you make every day.

📖 Proverbs 9:12 (CSB)
👉 “If you are wise, you are wise for your own benefit; if you mock, you alone will bear the consequences.”

💡 What does that mean?
Solomon talks about two kinds of people:

• The wise, who listen, grow, and walk in truth

• And the mockers, who laugh at what’s good and push away wisdom

This verse is a reminder that your choices don’t just affect others—they shape your future.

✅ In this episode, kids will learn:

• What it really means to be a "mocker" (and why it’s more than just joking)

• How sarcasm and eye rolls can lead to consequences

• Why choosing wisdom—even when it’s not popular—pays off over time

• How Jesus responded when He was mocked (and how we can follow His example)

🧠 Wisdom might not make the loudest noise in the room, but it wins in the long run.
And mocking? It might seem funny for five seconds… but it costs more than it’s worth.

📘 Real-life application for today:

1. Don’t mock what’s good. Respect truth, even if others don’t.

2. Make wise choices for your future, not just for likes or laughs.

3. Remember: Wisdom always brings good things back to your life.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Tip:
Ask your kids:
“What’s one way you can choose wisdom this week—even when others are mocking it?”
If this sparked a great conversation in your home, consider sharing it in a Facebook group or texting the link to another parent. Let’s help more families discover Carpooling with Jesus!

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