Blake R TempletonFounder, Son of Wisdom · Son of Wisdom · Spiritual architect for men

Christian Businessmen Need Wise Companions

17 May 2026 · 1 min

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In this short sermon Blake Robert Templeton warns that most men lose the breadth of their friendships as they age, a loss that he argues erodes purpose, legacy, and personal identity. He cites Proverbs 13:20—‘who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm’—to illustrate that the character of one’s companions directly shapes a Christian businessman’s life trajectory. Templeton stresses that without a circle of men who are also fighting spiritual darkness, a Christian leader cannot achieve the highest quality of life or leadership. He presents ‘Son of Wisdom,’ a men’s community focused on prayer, accountability, truth‑speaking, and masculine renewal, as the solution. The message ends with a call‑to‑action: viewers are invited to DM the word “Brotherhood” to apply for membership.

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Most men have more friends at 13 years old than they do at 43, and no one's talking about what that's costing them in their life, their purpose, and their legacy. There's a line in scripture that explains exactly why your life rises and then why it falls based on who you walk with. Don't miss this. Proverbs 13:20 says, one who walks with wise people will be wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm. Walk with wisdom long enough and it rewires your identity without permission. The circle of friends you have, it's not neutral. It's either upgrading your life or quietly destroying it. As a Christian businessman, it is imperative. If you want to fight darkness, you've got to have men who are fighting darkness around you. There's a quality of life and leadership that you'll never reach without the right men in your corner. And that's what we're building at Son of Wisdom, a place where you're fully known by real men who pray for each other, sharpen each other, and speak truth into you. Real connection, authentic relationship, and a place to go for masculine renewal. If there's something in you that knows you've been missing this, DM the word Brotherhood and apply.