1, 2. Of what must each of us be convinced? (See opening picture.)

AS DISCUSSED in the preceding article, the Devil contends that Jehovah exercises his sovereignty in an unworthy way and that mankind would be better off ruling themselves. Is Satan right? Suppose that humans who chose self-rule could live forever. Would they be better off without God’s rulership? Would you be happier if you had absolute independence and everlasting life?

² No one can answer those questions for you. Each person should think the matter through. In doing so, it should become evident that God’s sovereignty is right. It is the best rulership. And it deserves our wholehearted support. The Bible provides a basis for such conviction. Consider, for example, what the Scriptures tell us about the rightfulness of Jehovah’s sovereignty.

3. Why is Jehovah the only rightful Sovereign?

³ Jehovah is the rightful Sovereign of the universe because he is the almighty God and Creator. (1 Chron. 29:11; Acts 4:24) At Revelation 4:11, Christ’s 144,000 heavenly  corulers are depicted in a vision, saying: “You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.” Yes, because Jehovah created all things, he has full right to rule over humans as well as spirit creatures.

4. Why is opposing God’s sovereignty a misuse of free will?

⁴ Satan has created nothing. Consequently, he has no rightful claim to universal rulership. In rebelling against Jehovah’s sovereignty, he and the first human couple acted arrogantly. (Jer. 10:23) True, as creatures with free will, they could choose independence from God. But did that give them the right to do so? No. Free will enables people to make many appropriate choices daily. However, it does not entitle them to rebel against their Creator and Life-Giver. Clearly, taking a stand against Jehovah is a misuse of free will. As humans, our place is under Jehovah’s righteous rule.

5. Why can we be sure that God’s decisions are just?

⁵ Jehovah is the rightful Sovereign for yet another reason. He exercises his authority with perfect justice. He declares: “I am Jehovah, the One showing loyal love, justice, and righteousness in the earth, for in these things I take delight.” (Jer. 9:24) He does not look to any written code of laws made by imperfect men as a basis for determining what is just and fair. His perfect sense of justice emanates from his own being, and on that basis, he provided written laws for humans. “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of [his] throne,” so we can be confident that all of his laws, principles, and decisions are righteous. (Ps. 89:14; 119:128) In contrast, despite his allegation that Jehovah’s sovereignty is deficient, Satan has been unable to produce a world wherein justice always prevails.

6. What is one reason why Jehovah has the right to govern the world?

⁶ Moreover, Jehovah is the rightful Sovereign because he has the knowledge and wisdom needed to care for the universe. Consider, for example, the fact that God enabled his Son to heal diseases that doctors could not cure. (Matt. 4:23, 24; Mark 5:25-29) From Jehovah’s standpoint, this was no miracle. He understands the processes involved and has the ability to undo any damage. The same is true with regard to his ability to raise the dead and prevent natural disasters.

7. How is Jehovah’s wisdom far superior to that of the world under Satan’s dominion?

⁷ The world under Satan’s influence is still searching for a way to settle national and international disputes. Jehovah alone has the wisdom to bring about world peace. (Isa. 2:3, 4; 54:13) As we learn of Jehovah’s knowledge and wisdom, we feel as did the apostle Paul, who wrote under inspiration: “O the depth of God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgments are and beyond tracing out his ways are!”—Rom. 11:33.

8. What touches your heart about Jehovah’s way of ruling?

⁸ The Bible does more than establish Jehovah’s right to rule. It shows why his sovereignty is superior to that of others. One reason is that he rules with love. Indeed,  our hearts are touched by how he chooses to exercise his sovereignty. He is “merciful and compassionate, slow to anger and abundant in loyal love and truth.” (Ex. 34:6) God treats his human servants with dignity and respect. He cares for us better than we can care for ourselves. Contrary to what the Devil claims, Jehovah does not hold back anything good from his faithful worshippers. Why, he even gave his precious Son so that we could have the prospect of endless life!—Read Psalm 84:11; Romans 8:32.

9. How do we know that God’s concern extends to individuals?

⁹ Jehovah’s concern extends beyond the welfare of his people as a whole. He also shows keen interest in each individual. Consider, for example, the three centuries during which Jehovah was raising up and empowering judges to deliver the nation of Israel from their oppressors. During that turbulent period, he did not fail to notice one non-Israelite named Ruth. At considerable sacrifice, she converted to true worship. Jehovah blessed Ruth with a husband and a son. But that is not all. When she is resurrected, Ruth will learn that her son was part of the line that led to the Messiah. And imagine how moved she will be to discover that her life story was preserved in a Bible book bearing her name!—Ruth 4:13; Matt. 1:5, 16.

10. Why is Jehovah’s sovereignty not unduly restrictive?

¹⁰ Jehovah’s way of ruling is neither oppressive nor rigid. It allows for freedom and promotes joy. (2 Cor. 3:17) David expressed it this way: “In his [God’s] presence are majesty and splendor; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.” (1 Chron. 16:7, 27) Similarly, the psalmist Ethan wrote: “Happy are the people who know the joyful shouting. O Jehovah, they walk in the light of your face. They rejoice in your name all day long, and in your righteousness they are exalted.”—Ps. 89:15, 16.

11. How can we strengthen our conviction that Jehovah’s sovereignty is best?

¹¹ Frequent meditation on Jehovah’s goodness can strengthen our conviction that his rulership is best. We come to feel as did the psalmist: “A day in your courtyards is better than a thousand anywhere else!” (Ps. 84:10) How could it be otherwise? As our loving Designer and Creator, Jehovah knows what we need in order to be truly happy, and he fills that need abundantly. Whatever he requires of us is for our benefit and ultimately results in our greatest joy. That is so even if his requirements involve our making some sacrifices.—Read Isaiah 48:17.

12. What is our primary motive for upholding Jehovah’s sovereignty?

¹² The Bible indicates that after the Thousand Year Reign of Christ, some people will choose to rebel against Jehovah’s sovereignty. (Rev. 20:7, 8) What might induce them to do such a thing? The Devil, released from imprisonment and intent on misleading mankind, will no doubt appeal to selfishness. He has always done that. He may attempt to convince people that there is a way to live forever without obeying Jehovah. Of course, that could never be true. But more to the point: Will such a false claim hold any appeal for us? If we love Jehovah and serve him because of his goodness and because of his being the rightful Sovereign of the universe, then such  a devilish claim will be repulsive. We will never desire life other than life under Jehovah’s rightful and loving sovereignty.

13. How does imitating God show support for him?

¹³ Surely Jehovah’s sovereignty merits our wholehearted support. As we have seen, he has the right to rule, and his way of ruling is the best. We can uphold Jehovah’s sovereignty by maintaining our integrity and by serving God faithfully. How else can we show our support? We can do so by doing things Jehovah’s way. When we handle matters as Jehovah would, we show that we love and uphold his way of ruling.—Read Ephesians 5:1, 2.

14. How can elders and family heads imitate Jehovah?

¹⁴ We learn from our study of the Bible that Jehovah exercises authority in a loving manner. In harmony with that, family heads and elders who love his sovereignty will not be demanding, as if exercising a small sovereignty of their own. Instead, they will imitate Jehovah. Paul was just such an imitator of God and his Son. (1 Cor. 11:1) Paul did not embarrass others or pressure them into taking a desired course of action. Rather, he appealed to them. (Rom. 12:1; Eph. 4:1; Philem. 8-10) That is Jehovah’s way of handling matters. Thus, that should be the way of all who love and uphold his way of ruling.

15. How does respect for theocratic headship reveal our love for Jehovah’s way of ruling?

¹⁵ What is our response to divinely authorized headship? By our respectful cooperation, we show our support for Jehovah’s sovereignty. Even if we do not fully understand or agree with a decision, we will still want to support theocratic  order. That is quite different from the way of the world, but it is the way of life under Jehovah’s rulership. (Eph. 5:22, 23; 6:1-3; Heb. 13:17) We benefit from doing so, for God has our interests at heart.

16. How do supporters of God’s sovereignty make personal decisions?

¹⁶ We can also show our support of God’s sovereignty by our personal decisions. It is not Jehovah’s way to provide a specific command for every situation. Instead, in guiding us he reveals his thinking. For example, he does not provide a detailed dress code for Christians. Rather, he reveals his desire that we select styles of dress and grooming that show modesty and that befit Christian ministers. (1 Tim. 2:9, 10) He is also concerned that we do not stumble others or disturb them by our decisions. (1 Cor. 10:31-33) When we guide our steps, not solely by preference, but primarily by Jehovah’s thinking and concerns, we show that we love and support his way of ruling.

17, 18. What are some ways in which married couples can show that they uphold Jehovah’s sovereignty?

¹⁷ Consider an area wherein Christian married couples can support Jehovah’s ways and thereby uphold his sovereignty. What if married life proves to be more challenging than expected? Suppose that it even seems disappointing. Why not pause to reflect on Jehovah’s dealings with Israel. He referred to himself as being like a husband to that ancient nation. (Isa. 54:5; 62:4) What a difficult “marriage” that proved to be! Yet, Jehovah was not quick to give up on it. He repeatedly showed mercy toward the nation and loyalty to his covenant with them. (Read Psalm 106:43-45.) Are we not drawn to Jehovah by such loyal love?

¹⁸ Accordingly, married couples who love Jehovah’s ways imitate him. They do not seek an unscriptural way out of a difficult marriage. They realize that Jehovah has yoked them together and that he wants them to “stick” to each other. The only Scriptural ground for divorce that might free one to remarry is sexual immorality. (Matt. 19:5, 6, 9) By making the best of their situation and even seeking to improve it, they uphold Jehovah’s righteous way of ruling.

19. If we fall short of upholding God’s sovereignty, what should we do?

¹⁹ Being imperfect, we will on occasion do things that disappoint Jehovah. He knows this and has lovingly made provision for us by means of Christ’s ransom. Thus, when we fall short in some respect, we should ask Jehovah for forgiveness. (1 John 2:1, 2) Rather than continually berate ourselves, we should endeavor to learn from the mistake. If we stay close to Jehovah, he will forgive us and help us to heal and to handle similar situations successfully in the future.—Ps. 103:3.

20. Why show support for Jehovah’s sovereignty now?

²⁰ In the new world, all will come under Jehovah’s sovereignty and learn his righteous ways. (Isa. 11:9) We, however, receive much of that education now. And the settling of the issue of sovereignty is well under way. Now is the time to uphold God’s sovereignty by our integrity, our service, and our earnest endeavors to imitate him in all we do.

1, 2. De emwi nọ khẹke ne ima kọ ye orhiọn? (Ghee efoto nọ rre omuhẹn.)

VBE ako iruẹmwi nọ lae, ma ruẹ ọre vbene Esu ya ba e Jehova ifiẹzọ hẹ. Ọ wẹẹ te Osanobua loo ọdakha ọghẹe ghee ihan kevbe wẹẹ, emwa nagbọn ghaa kha yan egbe iran, ẹre agbọn khian na maan iran. Ẹmwata gele na khin ra? Gia kha wẹẹ emwa nagbọn ni wẹẹ iran gha kha yan egbe iran, gele sẹtin do gha rrọọ vbe ẹtẹbitẹ. Uwẹ yayi wẹẹ agbọn gha te maan iran ra? Emwi gha te gele dunna ne uwẹ ra deghẹ u i rre ototọ ọdakha ọghe Osanobua?

² Inọta ne dọmwadẹ ima gha rhie ewanniẹn yi na khin. Te ọ khẹke ne ima muẹn roro ẹsẹsẹmwẹse nọ mieke na gele vẹẹ ne ima rẹn wẹẹ, odẹ ne Osanobua ya khaevbisẹ ẹre ọ maan sẹ, ọ vbe khẹke ne ima ya ekhọe hia yẹrike. Gia ziro yan, emwi ne Baibol khare vbekpae ọdakha ọghe Osanobua nọ ya ima yayi wẹẹ, irẹn ẹre ọ gele khẹke nọ khaevbisẹ.

3. Vbọzẹe ne a na miẹn wẹẹ, e Jehova ọkpa ẹre ọ khẹke nọ khaevbisẹ?

³ E Jehova ẹre ọ khẹke nọ khaevbisẹ yan agbọn vbe ẹrinmwi rhunmwuda irẹn ọre Osa ne udazi kevbe Ayi. (1 Krọ. 29:11;  Iwinna 4:24) Vbe Arhie Maan 4:11, e Jọn keghi miẹn umian ọghe orhunmwu 144,000 ni khian gu e Jesu kha vbe ẹrinmwi. Iran keghi kha wẹẹ: “Nọyaẹnmwa kevbe Osanobua mwa, uwẹ sẹe ne ọ gha miẹn uyi kevbe ọghọ, kevbe ẹtin. Rhunmwuda uwẹ ọre ọ yi emwi hia. Zẹ vbene u hoo, ọre u ya rhie arrọọ ne iran kevbe ẹfe.” Ne Jehova na re ayi ọghe emwi hia, irẹn ẹre ọ mwẹ asẹ na ya kha yan emwa nagbọn kevbe emwa orhiọn.

4. Vbọzẹe na gha na kha wẹẹ, te ọmwa nọ sọtẹ daa e Jehova loo asẹ na ya zẹ ne egbe ọmwa ghee ihan?

⁴ E Setan ma yi emwi rhọkpa, nọnaghiyerriọ, ẹi mwẹ asẹ ne a ya kha yan agbọn vbe ẹrinmwi. Esu kevbe evbibiẹ ima nokaro keghi mema sọtẹ daa ọdakha ọghe Jehova. (Jer. 10:23) Iran kegha re evbayi ni mwẹ asẹ ne a ya zẹ ne egbe iran, sokpan iran gele gha mwẹ asẹ na ya hẹe ẹmwẹ ye Osanobua obọ ra? Emwa nagbọn keghi loo asẹ na ya zẹ ne egbe ọmwa ẹdẹgbegbe vbe odẹ ughughan sokpan iran i mwẹ asẹ na ya sọtẹ daa Osanobua nọ re Ayi kevbe Ẹzi Arrọọ. Vbene ẹmwata, te ọmwa nọ sọtẹ daa e Jehova loo asẹ ne a ya zẹ ne egbe ọmwa ghee ihan. Zẹvbe emwa nagbọn, ma keghi gualọ adia kevbe ọdakha ọghe Jehova.

5. Vbọzẹe ne ima na mwẹ ilẹkẹtin wẹẹ Osanobua buohiẹn ata?

⁵ Emwi ọvbehe nọ zẹe ne Jehova na re Ọmwa nọ khẹke nọ Khaevbisẹ ọre nọ na loo asẹ ọghẹe ya buohiẹn ata. E Jehova keghi kha wẹẹ: “Rhunmwuda ahoẹmwọmwa mwẹ i beghe, emwi nọ gbae kevbe nọ hẹnhẹn ọre I ru.” (Jer. 9:24) Ẹi re uhi ne emwa ni ma gba yi ẹre Osanobua ya rẹn emwi nọ khẹke ne irẹn ru. E Jehova mwẹ ekhọe nọ gbae ne a ya buohiẹn ata, nọnaghiyerriọ, irẹn ẹre ọ yi uhi ne emwa nagbọn gha lele. E Baibol keghi kha vbekpae Jehova wẹẹ, “Ẹmwata kevbe uhunmwu ẹmwẹ, ọre a gbe ẹyotọ arriọba ruẹ yan,” ọni ẹre ọ si ẹre ne ima gha na sẹtin hẹnhẹn egbe yan avbe uhi, ilele kevbe atamuolọyan ọghẹe. (Psm. 89:14; 119:128) Nọ ya lughaẹn ọre wẹẹ, e Setan nọ baa e Jehova ifiẹzo wẹẹ, ẹi khaevbisẹ vbe odẹ nọ khẹke ma he sẹtin ze emwi ru, ne ibuohiẹn ata gha rre ehe hia vbe uhunmwu otagbọn.

6. Vbọzẹe ne Jehova na re ọmwa nọ mwẹ asẹ na ya khaevbisẹ yan agbọn na?

⁶ Emwi ọvbehe ye rrọọ nọ zẹe ne Jehova na re ọmwa nọ khẹke nọ Khaevbisẹ, ọni ọre ne irẹn na mwẹ irẹnmwi kevbe ẹwaẹn nọ gbae na ya gbaroghẹ agbọn vbe ẹrinmwi. Vbe igiemwi, Osanobua keghi rhie ẹtin ne Ovbi ẹre nọ ya mu emwa ni khuọnmwi okpe emianmwẹ egbe rran. Ena keghi re emianmwẹ ne avbe ọbo ebo ma sẹtin gbe. (Mat. 4:23, 24; Mak 5:25-29) Ọna ma gha re emwi ọyunnuan vbe odaro e Jehova, rhunmwuda ọ mwẹ irẹnmwi nọ dinmwi nọ dekaan vbene egbe ima ya winna hẹ kevbe wẹẹ, ọ mwẹ ẹtin na ya mu ọmwa egbe rran. Ọ vbe mwẹ ẹtin na ya huọn emwa ni wulo kpaegbe kevbe na ya gbe ukhu ẹre rua ighẹ odekun ẹrhia.

7. De alughaẹn ne egbe nọ rrọọ ne ẹwaẹn ọghe Jehova kevbe ọghe emwa ne Esu kha yan?

⁷ Agbọn ne Setan kha yan ye gualọ obẹlẹ ne iran gha la ya bu ẹzọ nọ rre uwẹ ẹkpo ẹvbo kevbe agbẹnvbo ughughan, sokpan e Jehova nọ mwẹ ẹwaẹn hia, ẹre ọ khian sẹtin ru ẹre ne ọfunmwegbe gha rre ehe hia vbe otagbọn na. (Aiz. 2:3, 4; 54:13) Zẹ vbene ima ya rẹn e Jehova sayọ, ima ghi do gha mwẹ egbe iziro ọghe Pọl vbe ọ khare wẹẹ: “U miẹn vbe ẹfe Osanobua bun hẹ! U miẹn vbene ẹwaẹn kevbe irẹnmwi ọnrẹn dinmwi hẹ! De ọmwa nọ gha sẹtin rhan otọ vbene ọ ta ẹmwẹ yi hẹ? Gha rẹn vbene ọ ru emwi hẹ?”—Rom. 11:33.

8. Vbọzẹe ne odẹ ne Jehova ya kha na yẹẹ ruẹ?

⁸ E Baibol gima rẹn wẹẹ e Jehova ẹre ọ mwẹ asẹ na ya khaevbisẹ. Ọ vbe gima rẹn wẹẹ, odẹ ọghe ahoẹmwọmwa ẹre Jehova ya khaevbisẹ. Ọna ẹre ọ si ẹre ne Arriọba ọghẹe na maan sẹ ọghe emwa ọvbehe, ere ọ vbe si ẹre ne emwa ne irẹn kha yan na mwẹ agbẹkunsotọ. Irẹn keghi re “Osanobua ne ọ vuọn ne agiẹngiẹn, ne ai sẹtin rherhe ya ohu mu, ne ọ mwẹ ahoẹmwẹ nẹi beghe kevbe amuẹntinyan.” (Ẹks. 34:6) E Jehova keghi ya obọ esi mu eguọmwadia ọghẹe. Ma i sẹtin gbaroghe egbe ima vbene Jehova ya gbaroghe ima. Ne Esu na wẹẹ Jehova i gualọ umamwẹ ọghe eguọmwadia ọghẹe, ohoghẹ ẹre ọ tae, rhunmwuda e Jehova ẹre ọ gie Ukpọmọkpa nọ mwẹ gha die agbọn na, ne ima mieke na gha mwẹ arrọọ ọghe etẹbitẹ!—Tie Psalm 84:11; Rom 8:32.

9. Vbe ima ya rẹn wẹẹ e Jehova i rhie aro gberra dọmwadẹ ima?

⁹ E Jehova hoẹmwẹ emwa rẹn hia, ẹi vbe rhie aro gberra dọmwadẹ ima. Vbe igiemwi, ukpo iyisẹn eha ẹre Jehova ya loo avbe ọbuohiẹn ya miẹn Ivbi Izrẹl fan hin obọ eghian iran rre. Vbuwe ẹghẹ nọ wegbe na, e Jehova ma rhie aro gberra e Rut nẹi re ovbi Izrẹl, nọ sẹ emwi hia rae do deba ugamwẹ ẹmwata. E Jehova keghi fiangbẹe, ọ na do gha mwẹ ọdọ esi kevbe ọmọ okpia. Ọ ma fo ye evba, ọ gha ghi rriọkpaegbe, ọ ghi do rẹn wẹẹ, uniẹn ọghe ovbiẹre ẹre Mezaia ghi la ladian. U miẹn vbene ọ gha vbe gbe ọre otiti hẹ vbe ọ gha rẹn wẹẹ, ọkpa vbe usun ebe ni rre Baibol, na vbe tie ẹre Rut ẹre a gbẹn okha ọghẹe yi!—Rut 4:13; Mat. 1:5, 16.

10. Vbọzẹe ne ima gha na kha wẹẹ, e Jehova i ya obọ nọ tọn mu emwa nọ kha yan?

¹⁰ E Jehova i ye obọ nọ tọn mu emwa nọ kha yan. Emwa ne irẹn kha yan keghi sọyẹnmwẹ rhunmwuda iran mwẹ afanvbimu. (2 Kọr. 3:17) E Devid keghi kha vbekpae Jehova wẹẹ: “Uyi kẹvbẹ ẹtin lẹga ẹrẹ, ẹtin kevbe oghọghọ vuọn Ọgua Osa ẹre.” (1 Krọ. 16:7, 27) Etan ne ọsihuan na vbe kha wẹẹ: “Ọ ma kin iran ni so ihuan ya rho ruẹ, iran ni rrọọ vbe uwu uwanmwẹ itohan ruẹn. Rhunmwuda uwẹ, ọre ọyẹnmwẹ na sẹ iran ne ebi ro, iran ghi vbe gha rho ruẹ ba ẹmwẹ umamwẹ ruẹn.”—Psm. 89:15, 16.

11. De vbene ima khian ya gha mwẹ ilẹkẹtin nẹi beghe wẹẹ odẹ ne Jehova ya khaevbisẹ ẹre ọ gele maan sẹ?

¹¹ Ma ghaa ru erria yan umamwẹ ọghe Jehova, ọ gha ya ima gha mwẹ ilẹkẹtin nẹi beghe wẹẹ, odẹ nọ ya khaevbisẹ ẹre ọ gele maan sẹ. Ma ghi do gha mwẹ egbe iziro ọghe ọsihuan nọ khare wẹẹ: “Ẹdẹ ọkpa na yae vbe Ọgua Osa ruẹ maan sẹẹ arriaisẹn na yae vbe ehe ọvbehe!” (Psm. 84:10) E Jehova ẹre ọ yi ima, nọnaghiyerriọ, irẹn ẹre ọ rẹn emwi ne ima gualọ, nọ gha ya ima gele gha sọyẹnmwẹ. Irẹn gele wa kpemehe emwi hia ne ima gualọ. Emwi nọ maan ẹre a lae miẹn ighẹ emwikemwi ne irẹn wẹẹ ne ima ru, erriọ vbe ya ima sọyẹnmwẹ.—Tie Aizaia 48:17.

12. Vbọ mobọ zẹ ne ima na ye ọdakha ọghe Jehova ike?

¹² E Baibol gima rẹn wẹẹ, vbe iyeke Ukpo Arriaisẹn Ọkpa Ne Jesu Khian Ya Kha, emwa eso gha ye sọtẹ daa ọdakha ọghe Jehova. (Arhie. 20:7, 8) De emwi nọ khian ya iran sọtẹ? Esu nọ. A gha ghi fan rẹn nẹ, ọ ghi werriegbe hia nọ koẹ ye ekhọe emwa nagbọn wẹẹ, iran gha sẹtin gha mwẹ arrọọ ọghe etẹbitẹ vbene iran i na rre ototọ ọdakha ọghe Jehova. Erriọ ẹre ọ ka ruẹ dee yi. Sokpan ọna i re ẹmwata hiehie. Inọta nọ ghi khẹke ne ima nọ egbe ima re ọre wẹẹ: Ma gha ya ohoghe vberriọ yi ra? Deghẹ ima gele hoẹmwẹ e  Jehova, ima na gha gae rhunmwuda emwi nọ maan nọ he ru ne ima, ima na vbe gele yayi wẹẹ, irẹn ẹre ọ mwẹ asẹ Na Ya Kha yan agbọn vbe ẹrinmwi, te ohoghe vberriọ khian gha sọnnọ ima. Sokpan e Jehova nọ khaevbisẹ vbe odẹ ọghe ahoẹmwọmwa, ẹre ima khian gha yẹrike.

13. De odẹ eso ne ima ya sinmwi oseghe ne ọdakha ọghe Osanobua?

¹³ Vbene ẹmwata, ọdakha ọghe Jehova sẹ ne ima gha ya ekhọe hia yẹrike. E Jehova ẹre ọ gele mwẹ asẹ na ya khaevbisẹ kevbe wẹẹ, odẹ nọ ya khaevbisẹ ẹre ọ vbe maan sẹ. Ma gha sẹtin sinmwi oseghe ne ọdakha ọghe Jehova deghẹ ima mudiaẹse, deghẹ ima gae vbuwe amuẹtinyan kevbe deghẹ ima ru emwi vbe odẹ ne irẹn kue yi. Ma ghaa ya egbe tae Jehova, te ima rhiẹre ma wẹẹ, ma hoẹmwe ọnrẹn kevbe wẹẹ ima ye ọdakha ọghẹe ike.—Tie Ẹfisọs 5:1, 2.

14. De odẹ nọ khẹke ne ediọn kevbe uhunmwuta ẹgbẹe ya gha ya egbe tae Jehova?

¹⁴ Ma ruẹ ọre vbe Baibol wẹẹ odẹ ọghe ahoẹmwọmwa ẹre Jehova ya khaevbisẹ. Avbe uhunmwuta ẹgbẹe kevbe ediọn ni ya egbe tae Jehova, keghi loo asẹ ne iran mwẹ vbe odẹ ọghe ahoẹmwọmwa. Iran i vbe ya obọ nọ tọn mu emwa ne iran mwẹ asẹ yan. Odẹ vbenia ẹre Pọl ya ye egbe tae Osanobua kevbe Ovbiẹre. (1 Kọr. 11:1) E Pọl ma kpikpi emwa ra nọ gha gbagbae ye iran egbe ne iran ru emwi nọ khẹke. Nọghayayerriọ, te ọ ghaa rinmwian iran. (Rom. 12:1; Ẹfis. 4:1; Fil. 8-10) Erriọ e Jehova ya ru emwi zẹẹ, erriọ vbe khẹke ne ima hia ya gha ru emwi.

15. De vbene ọghọ ne ima rhie ne emwa ne Jehova loo ya su ima ya rhiẹre ma wẹẹ ima ye ọdakha ọghẹe ike?

¹⁵ Ma rhie ọghọ ne emwa ne Jehova loo ya su ima ra? Ma ghaa lele adia ne iran rhie ne ima, te ima rhiẹre ma wẹẹ, ima yẹ ọdakha ọghe Jehova ike. Deghẹ ima ma rẹn otọ afiwerriẹ ra emwamwa eso ne  iran ru, ọ ma khẹke ne ima gha gbe olighi. Olighi ẹre emwa ni rre uwu agbọn gbe, sokpan emwa ni rre ototọ ọdakha ọghe Jehova i ru vberriọ. (Ẹfis. 5:22, 23; 6:1-3; Hib. 13:17) E Jehova gha fiangbe ima deghẹ ima ku obọ gbe ba emwamwa ọghẹe.

16. De vbene ọ khẹke ne ima ni ye ọdakha ọghe Osanobua ike ya gha ru azẹ?

¹⁶ Ma gha vbe sẹtin rhiẹre ma wẹẹ ima ye ọdakha ọghe Jehova ike lekpae azẹ ne ima ru. E Jehova ma wa ye uhi ye emwi hia nọ dekaan arrọọ. Sokpan adia ne irẹn rhie ne ima, ẹre ọ ya ima rẹn aro ne irẹn ya ghee emwi. Vbe igiemwi, e Jehova ma wa hae ye ugan aro ukpọn ne ima khian gha yọ. Sokpan irẹn gima rẹn wẹẹ ukpọn nọ rre oreghe ẹre khẹke Ivbiọtu e Kristi ọghe ata. (1 Tim. 2:9, 10) Irẹn vbe hoo ne ima gha muẹn roro nẹ, ma ke ru azẹ rhọkpa, nẹ ghẹ mieke na rhua emwa ọvbehe owẹ. (1 Kọr. 10:31-33) Azẹ ne ima ru ghaa re nọ ya ẹko rhiẹrhiẹn e Jehova, te ima rhiẹre ma wẹẹ ma ye ọdakha ọghẹe ike.

17, 18. De odẹ eso ne emwa ni ru orọnmwẹ nẹ ya rhiẹre ma wẹẹ iran ye ọdakha ọghe Jehova ike?

¹⁷ Gia ziro yan odẹ ọkpa ne emwa ni ru orọnmwẹ nẹ gha ya sẹtin sinmwi oseghe ne ọdakha ọghe Jehova. Deghẹ ọlọghọmwa na ma te yaro yi na ghi rhiegbe ma vbe orọnmwẹ vbo? Ọlọghọmwa vberriọ sẹtin ya egbe orọnmwẹ wọọ ima. Emwi vbenia gha sunu, ọ khẹke ne ima yerre obọ ne Jehova ya mu Ivbi Izrẹl. E Jehova keghi kha wẹẹ, te irẹn yevbe na ghee ọdafẹn Ivbi Izrẹl. (Aiz. 54:5; 62:4) Sokpan te iran ghaa yin vbene a ghee okhuo nọ ye agbọn lọghọ ọdafẹn ọnrẹn! Ọrheyerriọ, egbe iran ma wọọ e Jehova. Ẹghẹ hia ẹre ọ ya gha yabọ iran, ọ ma vbe mianmian ile nọ gu iran ta. (Tie Psalm 106:43-45.)

¹⁸ Te ọ khẹke ne Ivbiotu e Kristi ni ru orọnmwẹ nẹ gha ya egbe tae Jehova. Ọlọghọmwa gha rhiegbe ma vbe orọnmwẹ, iran i rhie owẹ gberra ilele ọghe Baibol ya sọfurre yọ. Iran rẹn wẹẹ, e Jehova ya iran khian ọkpa nẹ, rhunmwuda ọni, ọ khẹke ne iran sikan mu egbe. Zẹ vbene Baibol khare, ọkpa vbuwe iran na fi owẹ ye oha, ẹre iran khian na sẹtin sọ ebe orọnmwẹ, vbe iyeke ọni, ọdọ ra amwẹ sẹtin werriegbe ru orọnmwẹ. (Mat. 19:5, 6, 9) Iran na gha hia, ne ọrọnmwẹ ọghe iran gha mwẹ adogbannọ, te iran ye ọdakha ọghe Jehova ike.

19. De emwi nọ khẹke ne ima ru vbe ima gha ru abakuru?

¹⁹ Rhunmwuda ima ma gba, ẹi mwẹ ima ma ru emwi nọ sọnnọ e Jehova ugbẹnso. Irẹn wa rẹn ọna, ẹre ọ si ẹre nọ na ye arrọọ ọghe Kristi dẹ ima werriegbe. Nọnaghiyerriọ, ma gha ru abakuru, ọ khẹke ne ima rinmwian e Jehova nọ yabọ ima. (1 Jọn 2:1, 2) Ne ima gha te ya gha gbe ọsumẹ segbe vbe na miẹn wẹẹ ọghe ima fo nẹ, te ọ khẹke ne ima ye abakuru ọghe ima waan ne egbe. Ma gha rhikhan mu e Jehova, ọ gha yabọ ima, ọ vbe ya egbe rran ima vbe odẹ ọghe orhiọn, ne ima mieke na sẹtin ye gha gae.—Psm. 103:3.

20. Vbọzẹe ne ọ na khẹke ne ima ye ọdakha ọghe Jehova ike vbe ẹghẹ na?

²⁰ Vbe agbọn ọgbọn, te emwa hia khian gha rre ototọ ọdakha ọghe Jehova, ọ vbe gha maa iran emwi. (Aiz. 11:9) E Jehova wa ma ima emwi nibun vbe ẹghẹ na nia. Ọ gha rherhe zuze ye ẹmwẹ nọ rre otọ nọ dekaan ọdakha ọghẹe. Nọnaghiyerriọ, ẹghẹ na ẹre ọ khẹke ne ima ya sinmwi oseghe ne ọdakha ọghẹe lekpae ne ima gha họn ẹmwẹ nẹ, ne ima gha gae vbuwe amuẹtinyan kevbe na gha hia na gha ya egbe taa re vbe emwi hia ne ima ru.