Road Signs for Relationships

Part II; June 15, 2025

The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence. —Proverbs 14:16 (NLT)

“Speed Limit: Slow Down and Live!”

The Relationship Pyramid
Intimate Relationships
Partnerships
Friendships
Casual Connections
Aquaintances

The more that’s at

, the more time you should !

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“So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not consult the LORD. Then Joshua made a peace treaty with them…” —Joshua 9:14-15 (NLT)

God sees what you can’t and knows what you don’t!

Don’t ignore the little

that might be pointing to !

Four warning lights you’d better pay attention to:

The way they treat others.
How they handle it when they don’t get their way.
What those close to you think of them.
When God nudges your spirit about them.

It’s foolish to ask God to give you a sign and then ignore it when He gives it to you!

Be selective about

.

Bear one another’s burdens…A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much. —Galatians 6:2; Proverbs 20:19 (NIV)

Some friends will “bear” what you share and other friends will “share” what you share!

Get honest about your

that cause you to ignore relational speed limits.

Seek God in all your relationships, and do not trust your own emotions. Put Him above everyone else, and he will show you which path to take. —Proverbs 3:5-6 (Rewritten for Relationships)