Proverbs 22:3
“A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.”
TL;DR:
Ignoring red flags in relationships or friendships often leads to pain. God’s wisdom urges us to see danger, take refuge, and trust Him instead of pushing forward. Wait for His green light, not your own.
This verse makes me think about my own attempts at love and friendship. Too many times, I’ve seen the red flags—and ignored them.
Instead of stepping back and trusting God, I’ve pushed ahead, hoping things would somehow work out. And every time, it led to pain.
Here’s what I’ve learned: If God is in it, He brings confirmation, not isolation. When I ignore red flags, I’m really putting my trust in people instead of in God. Sometimes it’s my longing for human affection that blinds me to His warning signs.
I’ve spent years pursuing painful relationships and friendships because I didn’t want to let go. But Proverbs reminds us that wisdom is seeing danger and taking refuge—not plowing through it blindly.
If you’re finding yourself rationalizing red flags today, step back. Don’t justify the danger—trust God. He loves you, He sees more than you do, and His timing is perfect.
Wait for His green light, not your own.
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