Why not regularly discuss together what measures you can take to keep your courtship honorable? (Read Proverbs 22:3.)

What can a couple do to keep their courtship honorable? (Proverbs 22:3)

God’s Word advises us to prepare for potential disasters. (Read Proverbs 22:3.)

Why is preparing now for a disaster an expression of faith? (Proverbs 22:3)

 9. According to Proverbs 22:3, 7, why is it important to avoid unnecessary debt, and what can help us to make wise decisions?

⁹ Avoid unnecessary debt. (Read Proverbs 22:3, 7.)

According to Proverbs 22:3, 7, why is it important to avoid unnecessary debt, and what can help us to make wise decisions?

“Shrewd is the one that has seen the calamity and proceeds to conceal himself, but the inexperienced have passed along and must suffer the penalty,” says the Bible. (Proverbs 22:3)

This is also in harmony with the advice at Proverbs 22:3, quoted earlier.

(Proverbs 10:1–29:27)

Chapters 10 through 24 emphasize the value of the reverential fear of Jehovah.

The best time to do this is before the temptation occurs.​—Prov. 22:3.

(2) Be courageous but cautious. (Prov. 22:3)

In this way, he keeps himself in God’s love.​—Prov. 22:3; Jude 20, 21.

How can you avoid making a mistake that would affect your friendship with Jehovah? (Prov. 22:3)

Proverbs 22:3 says: “The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself, but the inexperienced keep right on going and suffer the consequences.”

‘Do I do my best to protect my children from the physical and moral dangers that they may encounter in Satan’s world?’ (Prov. 22:3)

We too must learn to recognize situations that could harm us and then act to avoid the danger. (Prov. 22:3; read Hebrews 5:14.)

In fact, we must avoid anything that might tempt us to do wrong. (Prov. 22:3; 1 Cor. 6:12)

Be alert to potential dangers. (Prov. 22:3; 24:3)

That way, should we be in a situation requiring an immediate decision, we will not be caught completely off guard. (Prov. 22:3)

For instance, avoid situations that are known to be tempting. (Prov. 22:3)

For example, it is wise for a couple, right from the start of a courtship, to set clear limits for themselves about such matters as touching, kissing, or being alone together. (Prov. 22:3)

Elders in particular strive to be conscious of both their own safety and the safety of those working around them. (Prov. 22:3)

You can try to foresee situations in which temptations could likely present themselves and decide how you can avoid them. (Ps. 26:4, 5; Prov. 22:3)

18, 19. How can we show wisdom when preaching to refugees?

¹⁸ Those who preach to refugees need to be “cautious” and even “shrewd.” (Matt. 10:16; Prov. 22:3)

The Scriptures encourage us to be shrewd and to think ahead. (Prov. 22:3)

Instead, let us act in harmony with these inspired words: “The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself, but the inexperienced keep right on going and suffer the consequences.”​—Prov. 22:3.

Avoid situations that could lead to immorality. (Prov. 22:3)

8, 9. (a) What changes often occur when a parent lives apart from the family? (b) What emotional and moral damage can separation cause?

⁸ Before going abroad, emigrants try to weigh the risks and sacrifices involved, but few foresee all the consequences of leaving their family behind. (Prov. 22:3)c

The Bible wisely counsels: “The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself, but the inexperienced keep right on going and suffer the consequences.” (Proverbs 22:3)

It would certainly be wise to avoid making decisions that endanger your relationship with God.​—Prov. 22:3.

Still, you can prevent such a calamity from befalling you and your family! (Prov. 22:3)