1. Why can there be no doubt that God’s Word exerts power? (See opening picture.)

AS Jehovah’s people, we have no doubt that God’s word, his message to humans, “is alive and exerts power.” (Heb. 4:12) Many of us are living proof of the Bible’s power to change lives. Some of our brothers and sisters were formerly thieves, drug addicts, or sexually immoral. Others enjoyed a measure of success in this system of things but felt that something was missing in their life. (Eccl. 2:3-11) Time and again, individuals who seemed hopelessly lost found their way to the path of life by means of the Bible’s transforming power. You have likely read and greatly enjoyed a number of these experiences as published in The Watchtower in the series “The Bible Changes Lives.” And you have seen that even after accepting the truth, Christians continue to make spiritual progress with the help of the Scriptures.

2. How did God’s Word exert power in the first century?

² Should we be surprised that many in modern times have made remarkable changes as a result of studying God’s Word? Not at all! Such experiences remind us of our first-century brothers and sisters, who had the heavenly hope. (Read  1 Corinthians 6:9-11.) After listing a number of types of people who will not inherit God’s Kingdom, the apostle Paul added: “That is what some of you were.” But they had changed with the help of the Scriptures and of God’s holy spirit. Even after accepting the truth, some had to overcome serious spiritual problems. The Bible mentions one anointed Christian in the first century who had to be disfellowshipped; later, he was reinstated. (1 Cor. 5:1-5; 2 Cor. 2:5-8) Do we not find it encouraging to consider the range of problems that our fellow believers have faced and that they have overcome by means of God’s Word?

3. What will we consider in this article?

³ Because God’s Word is such a powerful tool and we have it at our disposal, we surely want to make the best use of it. (2 Tim. 2:15) In this article, we will therefore consider how we may more fully unleash the power of God’s Word (1) in our personal life, (2) when we share in the ministry, and (3) when we teach from the platform. These reminders will help us to show our love and gratitude to our loving heavenly Father, who teaches us to benefit ourselves.​—Isa. 48:17.

4. (a) What is needed if God’s Word is to have an effect on us? (b) How do you make time for Bible reading?

⁴ If God’s Word is to have an effect on us, we need to read it regularly​—daily if possible. (Josh. 1:8) Of course, most of us lead very busy lives. Still, we cannot afford to let anything​—even legitimate responsibilities—​disrupt our Bible reading routine. (Read Ephesians 5:15, 16.) Many of Jehovah’s people have found creative ways to make time for daily Bible reading, whether at the start of their day or at the end or somewhere in between. They feel as did the psalmist, who wrote: “How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.”​—Ps. 119:97.

5, 6. (a) Why is meditation important? (b) How can we meditate effectively? (c) How have you personally benefited from reading God’s Word and meditating on it?

⁵ In addition to reading the Bible, it is important for us to meditate on what we read. (Ps. 1:1-3) Only then will we be able to make the best personal application of its timeless wisdom. Whether reading God’s Word in printed or electronic form, our goal should be to get it off the page and into our heart.

⁶ How can we meditate effectively? Many have found it helpful to pause after reading a portion of the Scriptures and consider such questions as the following: ‘What does this tell me about  Jehovah? In what ways am I already applying in my life the principle contained in this portion of God’s Word? In what areas could I improve?’ As we prayerfully meditate on God’s Word, we will feel motivated to apply its counsel even more fully. Indeed, we will to a greater extent unleash its power in our own life.​—2 Cor. 10:4, 5.

7. How should we make good use of God’s Word in our ministry?

⁷ What can help us to make good use of God’s Word in our ministry? A first step is to use it liberally when we preach and teach. One brother expressed the matter this way, “If you were preaching from house to house with Jehovah himself, would you do all the talking or would you let him speak?” His point was: When we read directly from God’s Word in the ministry, we are letting Jehovah speak to the householder. A well-chosen scripture will likely be much more powerful than anything we might say. (1 Thess. 2:13) Ask yourself, ‘Do I look for every opportunity to share a portion of God’s Word with those to whom I bring the good news?’

8. Why do we need to do more than merely read scriptures when preaching?

⁸ Of course, more is needed than merely reading Bible texts to those we are conversing with. Why? Because many have little or no understanding of the Bible. That was true in the first century, and it is true today. (Rom. 10:2) So we should not assume that a person will grasp the point of a verse simply because we read it. We need to take time to isolate portions of the verse​—perhaps rereading key words—​and explain their meaning. Doing so can go a long way in helping the message of God’s Word to  reach the mind and heart of our listeners.​—Read Luke 24:32.

9. How can we introduce scriptures in a way that engenders respect for the Bible? Give an example.

⁹ We also do well to introduce scriptures in a way that engenders respect for the Bible. For example, we might say, “Let’s see what our Creator says on this topic.” When speaking with someone from a non-Christian background, we could say, “Notice what the Holy Writings tell us.” Or if we are preaching to someone who is secular-minded, we might ask, “Have you ever heard this ancient proverb?” Yes, we consider each person as an individual and adapt our approach accordingly.​—1 Cor. 9:22, 23.

10. (a) Relate the experience one brother had. (b) How have you witnessed the power of God’s Word in your ministry?

¹⁰ Many have found that using God’s Word in the ministry can have a profound impact on those to whom they preach. Consider an example. A brother made a return visit on an elderly gentleman who had read our magazines for a number of years. Instead of simply presenting the latest issue of The Watchtower, the brother decided to read a scripture found in that issue. He read 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4, which says: “The Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort . . . comforts us in all our trials.” The householder was so moved by those words that he asked our brother to read the scripture a second time. The man mentioned how much he and his wife needed comfort, and he now showed interest in the Bible’s message. Would you not agree that God’s Word exerts power in our ministry?​—Acts 19:20.

11. What responsibility do brothers who teach from the platform have?

¹¹ We all enjoy attending our Christian meetings as well as assemblies and conventions. Primarily, we attend to worship Jehovah. We also derive great benefit from the spiritual instruction we receive. Brothers who speak from the platform on these occasions enjoy a great privilege. At the same time, they should recognize that they have a weighty responsibility. (Jas. 3:1) They must always make sure that what they teach is solidly based on God’s Word. If you are assigned to teach from the platform, how can you unleash the power of the Bible in your presentation?

12. How can a speaker make sure that the Scriptures form the backbone of his talk?

¹² Make sure that the Scriptures form the backbone of your talk. (John 7:16) What does that involve? For one thing, be careful that nothing​—experiences, illustrations, or even your manner of delivery—​overshadows or draws attention away from the Bible verses you use. Also, remember that simply reading a number of scriptures does not in itself constitute teaching from the Bible. In fact, using too many scriptures could result in none of them standing out in the mind of your listeners. So select your key scriptures carefully, and take time to read, explain, illustrate, and apply them well. (Neh. 8:8) When a talk is based on an outline provided by the organization, study the outline and the scriptures it uses. Try to understand the connection between the statements in the outline and the cited scriptures. Then use selected scriptures to teach  the points in the outline. (You can find practical suggestions in studies 21 to 23 of Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education.) Above all, prayerfully ask for Jehovah’s help to convey the precious thoughts contained in his Word.​—Read Ezra 7:10; Proverbs 3:13, 14.

13. (a) How was one sister affected by the use of scriptures at a Christian meeting? (b) How have you benefited from Scriptural teaching presented at our meetings?

¹³ A sister in Australia was deeply affected by the use of scriptures at a Christian meeting. Despite having had a tragic upbringing, she had responded to the Bible’s message and had dedicated her life to Jehovah. Even so, she found it a challenge to accept Jehovah’s love for her. In time, though, she became convinced that God loved her. What helped her to reach that conclusion? A turning point came when she meditated on a scripture that was used at one of our meetings and that she connected with other Bible verses. * Have you similarly been affected by the use of God’s Word at meetings, assemblies, and conventions?​—Neh. 8:12.

14. How can we show our appreciation for Jehovah’s Word?

¹⁴ Are we not grateful to Jehovah for his written Word, the Bible? He not only lovingly provided it for the human family but also fulfilled his promise that it would endure. (1 Pet. 1:24, 25) Surely, we do well to read God’s Word regularly, apply it in our own life, and use it when helping others. We thereby show our love and appreciation not only for this divine treasure but, most important, for its Author, Jehovah God.

1. Vbe ọ ya ruẹ yayi wẹẹ Ẹmwẹ Osanobua mwẹ ẹtin. (Ghee efoto nọ rre omuhẹn.)

VBE nai na gbawawẹ, ma ne emwa ọghe Osanobua wa rẹn wẹẹ, “ekpakpasusu ọre Ẹmwẹ Osanobua khin.” (Hib. 4:12) Ẹtin nọ rre ẹmwẹ Osanobua ẹre ọ fi ima nibun werriẹ. Etẹn ima eso ka gha rra, eso ka vbe gha loo ukhunmwu ni wegbe vbene eso na gha mwẹ obọ vbe uyinmwẹ alama oghẹ. Eso te wa vbe fe, sokpan iran keghi bẹghe ẹre wẹẹ, arrọọ ọghe iran i mwẹ emwi nọ demu. (Asan. 2:​3-11) Te emwa nibun ni te bibi odẹ vbe agbọn Esu, ghi rre odẹ nọ su rrie arrọọ etẹbitẹ rhunmwuda, ẹtin nọ rre Ẹmwẹ Osanobua fi iran werriẹ nẹ. Ọ gha kẹ, ma nibun tie okha vbenian nẹ vbe uhunmwuta na gba re ikun nọ khare wẹẹ, “The Bible Changes Lives,” ne ọ ladian vbe The Watchtower. Zẹ vbene avbe emwi ẹwaẹn ni rhiẹre ma, emwa nibun gha ye miẹn odẹ ọghe ẹmwata yi nẹ, kherhe kherhe ẹre iran ya fẹko mwẹ alaghodaro vbe odẹ ọghe orhiọn zẹ vbene iran ya tie Baibol ne egbe iran.

2. De vbene ẹtin nọ rre Ẹmwẹ Osanobua ya ru iyobọ ne etẹn vbe orre nokaro hẹ?

² Ẹi zẹdẹ kpa ima odin ne emwa nibun vbe ẹdẹnẹrẹ na ru afiwerriẹ nọkhua vbe arrọọ ọghe iran rhunmwuda e Baibol ne  iran tie. Emwi ẹwaẹn vbenian keghi ya ima yerre afiwerriẹ ne etẹn ima na hannọ zẹ vbe orre nokaro vbe ru. (Tie 1 Kọrinti 6:​9-11.) E Pọl ghi yunu kaẹn uyinmwẹ nẹi khian ye emwa la Arriọba Osanobua, ọ keghi rhie tẹ wẹẹ: “Erriọ eso vbe uwu uwa te ye.” Sokpan orhiọn nọhuanrẹn kevbe ẹtin nọ rre Ẹmwẹ Osanobua ẹre ọ ru iyobọ ne iran ya fiwerriẹ. Vbe eso yevbe khian Ivbiotu e Kristi nẹ, iran na ye zẹ owẹ ihan. E Baibol guan kaẹn ọtẹn ọkpa ne a hannọ zẹ na kan fua vbe iko, ọ ghi sẹ ẹghẹ, a na vbe rhiẹre werriegbe. (1 Kọr. 5:1-5; 2 Kọr. 2:5-8) Ọ keghi re emwi nọ rhie igiọdu ne ima vbe ima ghaa ziro yan vbene ẹtin nọ rre Ẹmwẹ Osanobua ya ru iyobọ ne etẹn ima nibun ni werriẹ aro daa ọlọghọmwa.

3. Vbe ima khian ziro yan vbe ako iruẹmwi na?

³ Ẹmwẹ Osanobua gele wa mwẹ ẹtin, nọnaghiyerriọ, te ọ khẹke ne ima gha loo ẹre vbe odẹ nọ ghi maan sẹ. (2 Tim. 2:15) Vbe ako iruẹmwi na, ma gha guan kaẹn vbene ima khian ya kie ẹkpotọ yọ ne ẹtin nọ rre Ẹmwẹ Osanobua gha dia ima (1) vbe arrọọ ọghe ima, (2) vbe ima ghaa kporhu iyẹn nọ maan, kevbe (3) vbe ima ghaa ya ọta guan vbe iko. Avbe ayere na gha ya ahoẹmwọmwa ne ima mwẹ daa Erha mwa nọ rre ẹrinmwi wegbe sayọ. Ọ gha vbe ya ima gha gbọyẹmwẹ ye emwi ne ọ maa ima re rhunmwuda umamwẹ ọghe ima ẹre irẹn gualọ.—Aiz. 48:17.

4. (a) Vbọ khẹke ne ima ru deghẹ ima hoo ne Ẹmwẹ Osanobua gha dia ima? (b) De ẹghẹ ne u zẹ kọ ne u ya tie Baibol?

⁴ Ne Ẹmwẹ Osanobua mieke na gha dia ima, te ọ khẹke ne ima gha tie ẹre vbe ẹghẹ hia. Deghẹ ima na sẹtin, ma gha tie ẹre ẹdẹgbegbe. (Jọs. 1:8) Ẹmwata nọ wẹẹ ima nibun i miẹn ẹghẹ rhunmwuda iwinna, ọrheyerriọ, ọ ma khẹke ne emwi rhọkpa mu idobo ye ẹghẹ ne ima zẹ kọ ne ima ya tie Baibol. (Tie Ẹfisọs 5:15, 16.) Ẹghẹ ne emwa eso zẹ kọ ne iran ya tie Baibol keghi re ẹghẹ owiẹ, eso tie vbe avan, eso vbe tie vbe asọn. Iran keghi mwẹ egbe iziro ekhọe ọghe ọsian nọ khare wẹẹ: “U miẹn vbene l hoẹmwẹ uhi ruẹ hẹ, te I wa muẹn roro ne ebi ro!”—Psm. 119:97.

5, 6. (a) Vbọzẹe ne erria ne a ru na ru ekpataki? (b)  De odẹ ne ọ khẹke ne ima ya gha ru erria? (c) De afiangbe ne uwẹ he miẹn vbe Baibol na tie kevbe erria ne a ru yan rẹn?

⁵ Te ọ vbe khẹke ne ima gha ru erria yan ako ne ima rhirhi gha tie vbe Baibol. (Psm. 1:1-3) Odẹ vbenian ẹre ima khian ya sẹtin gha rhiẹre ye uyinmwẹ ighẹ emwi ẹwaẹn nọ hiunsi ni rre Baibol. Deghẹ ebe ẹre u ke tie ẹre ra e kọmputa ra e foni, hia ne u gi emwi ne u tie sẹ ruẹ ekhọe.

⁶ De odẹ ne ọ khẹke ne ima ya gha ru erria? Emwi ne etẹn eso ru ọre wẹẹ, iran gha ghi tie ako eso nẹ vbe Baibol, iran ghi nọ egbe iran ọta eso vbenian: ‘De emwi  ne ako na maa mwẹ re vbekpae Jehova? De odẹ eso ne I ya lele ilele nọ rre ako ne I tiere na? De ako eso ne I gha na situa? Ma ghaa ru erria yan emwi ne ima tie, ima na vbe gha muẹn ye erhunmwu, ọna gha gua ima kpa ya gha rhie emwi ne ima ruẹ ye uyinmwẹ. Ẹghẹ nii, ẹtin nọ rre Ẹmwẹ Osanobua ghi gele gha dia arrọọ ọghe ima.—2 Kọr. 10:4, 5.

7. De odẹ nọ khẹke ne ima ya gha loo Ẹmwẹ Osanobua vbe ikporhu?

⁷ Vbọ khian ru iyobọ ne ima, ne ima sẹtin gha loo Ẹmwẹ Osanobua ẹse vbe ikporhu? Gha loo ẹre vbe ẹghẹ hia vbe ikporhu. Ọtẹn nokpia ọkpa keghi kha wẹẹ, “Uwẹ vbe Jehova na gba gha kporhu, u gha kie ẹkpotọ nẹẹn ya vbe kporhu, ra uwẹ ọkpa ẹre ọ khian wa mu idan mu ẹgogo?” Emwi nọ hoo ne ima rẹn ọre wẹẹ: Ma ghaa tie Baibol ma emwa vbe ikporhu, te ima kie ẹkpotọ ne Jehova ya kporhu ma ọyan owa. Ako evbagbẹn nọhuanrẹn nọ gu ẹmwẹ ne a taa ro, ẹre ọ mwẹ ẹtin ne a ya sẹ emwa ekhọe sẹ ẹmwẹ kẹkan ne u gha taa. (1 Tẹs. 2:13) Nọ egbuẹ, ‘I loo ẹkpotọ nọ rhirhi gha kie ya tie Ẹmwẹ Osanobua ma emwa ne I miẹn vbe ikporhu ra?’

8. Vbọzẹe, ne ọ na khẹke na gha rhan otọre ighẹ ako ọghe Baibol ne ima tie ma emwa vbe ikporhu?

⁸ Vbene ẹmwata, e Baibol kẹkan na tie ma emwa vbe ikporhu ma sẹ rhunmwuda emwa nibun i mwẹ irẹnmwi ọghe Baibol vbe ẹdẹnẹrẹ, erriọ vbe gha ye vbe orre nokaro. (Rom 10:2) Nọnaghiyerriọ, ọ ma khẹke ne ima gha roro ẹre wẹẹ, ọmwa ne ima wa tie Baibol ma gha rẹn otọre. Ọ khẹke ne ima rhie ẹghẹ ya nianiaẹn, ma sẹtin dọlegbe tie ako ne ima hoo nọ kọ ye orhiọn, ma ke do rhan otọre. Odẹ vbenian ẹre Ẹmwẹ Osanobua khian ya sẹ ekhọe ọghe emwa ne ima maa re emwi.—Tie Luk 24:32.

9. De emwi ne ima gha ru ne emwa ne ima kporhu ma mieke na gha ghee Baibol zẹvbe ebe ne kpataki? Ru igiemwi yọ?

 ⁹ Ẹmwẹ ne ima taa ya muẹnso ighẹ ako ne ima khian tie vbe evbagbẹn nọhuanrẹn sẹtin ya emwa gha ghee Baibol zẹvbe ebe ne kpataki. Vbe igiemwi, ma sẹtin kha wẹẹ, “Gima ghee emwi ne Ayi ọghomwa khare vbekpae ẹmwẹ na.” Ma ghaa kporhu ma avbe ikeferi, ma sẹtin kha wẹẹ, “Gia ghee emwi ne Evbagbẹn Nọhuanrẹn tae.” Deghẹ emwa ne ẹi mwẹ ẹkorhiẹnrhiẹnmwẹ ye ẹmwẹ ugamwẹ ẹre ima miẹn, ma sẹtin nọ wẹẹ, “Uwẹ he ka họn vbe ọmwa kpe itan nẹdẹ na ra?” Odẹ ughughan ẹre ọ khẹke ne ima ya gha muẹn ẹmwẹ so vbe ikporhu rhunmwuda emwa ughughan ẹre ima vbe dekun.—1 Kọr. 9:22, 23.

10. (a) Taa emwi ẹwaẹn ọghe ọtẹn nokpia ọkpa? (b) De emwi ewaẹn ne uwẹ he miẹn vbe ikporhu, nọ rhiẹre ma wẹẹ Ẹmwẹ Ọghe Osanobua mwẹ ẹtin?

¹⁰ Emwa nibun keghi bẹghe ẹre wẹẹ, Ẹmwẹ Osanobua ne a loo vbe ikporhu keghi biẹ ọmọ esi. Vbe igiemwi, vbe ọtẹn nokpia ọkpa rre atuẹwerriegbe vbe ẹdẹ ọkpa, ọ keghi sẹ owa okpia ọkpa. Ọ kpẹre ne okpia na ke tie ebe iyẹn ọghomwa. Vbe ẹdẹ ne a kha na, ọtẹn nokpia na ma viọ ebe iyẹn ni da ladian nẹẹn, vbene ọ ka ruẹ dee yi. Ọ keghi tie ebe 2 Kọrinti 1:3, 4 ma rẹn vbe Baibol. Ako na khare wẹẹ: “Erha ne ọ mwẹ itohan kevbe Osanobua ne iyobọ hia ke obọ ẹre rre. Irẹn ọre ọ ye ima obọ vbe uwu ọlọghọmwa mwa hia.” Ako na keghi mu okpia na ekhọe sẹrriọ wẹẹ, ọ na wẹẹ ne ọtẹn ima nokpia werriegbe tie ẹre. Okpia na keghi kha wẹẹ irẹn vbe amwẹ ọnrẹn wa gualọ ifuẹko. Ako na tiere ma rẹn ẹre ọ ghi yae gha hoo nọ rẹn vbekpae Baibol sayọ. Ẹtin nọ rre Ẹmwẹ Osanobua gele wa rhiegbe ma vbe ima ghaa rre ikporhu.—Iwinna 19:20.

11. De iwinna nọ bi ye izabọ ọghe etẹn ni ya ọta guan?

¹¹ Ma hia wa sọyẹnmwẹ iko kevbe avbe asikoko ne a yo rhunmwuda, avbe ako na ẹre ima na rhie ugamwẹ ne Jehova. Ma wa vbe miẹn ere nọkhua vbe evbare orhiọn ne ima re vbọ. Ukpamuyọmọ nọkhua ẹre etẹn ni ya ọta guan vbe iko kevbe asikoko wa mwẹ, sokpan ọ khẹke ne iran vbe rẹn wẹẹ, iwinna nọkpọlọ ẹre ọ bi ye iran izabọ. (Jems 3:1) Te ọ khẹke ne Ẹmwẹ Osanobua gha re ẹzi ọghe emwi ne iran maa emwa re. A gha rhie ọta nuẹn, vbua khian ya rhiẹre ma hẹ wẹẹ e Baibol ẹre ẹmwẹ ne u taa hẹnhẹn egba yan?

12. De emwi ne ọtẹn nọ ya ọta guan gha ru ne Evbagbẹn Nọhuanrẹn mieke na gha re ẹzi ọghe ọta re?

¹² Gi Evbagbẹn Nọhuanrẹn gha re ẹzi ọghe ọta ruẹ. (Jọn 7:16) Vbua khian ya ru ọna hẹ? Ghẹ gi emwi ẹwaẹn, igiemwi ra vbene u ya ye ọta guan rhie emwa ekhọe hin ako ọghe Baibol ne u sunu yi rre. U vbe yerre wẹẹ na tie ako ọghe evbagbẹn nọhuanrẹn nibun, i wa re odẹ na ya ye Baibol ma ọmwa emwi. Deghẹ ako ọghe evbagbẹn nọhuanrẹn ne u tie re na bun gbe, a sẹtin miẹn wẹẹ erhọkpa ma sẹ ekhọe ọghe ọmwa nọ danmwehọ ruẹ. Nọnaghiyerriọ, gbaro kotọ hannọ ako ne u gha tie vbe Baibol, rhie ẹghẹ ya tie ẹre, rhan otọre, ru igiemwi yọ, u vbe gi etẹn rẹn vbene iran gha ya rhiẹre ye uyinmwẹ hẹ. (Neh. 8:8) Deghẹ atlaẹn ẹre ọta ruẹ ke ladian, rhie ẹghẹ ya tie ẹre ẹsẹsẹmwẹse kevbe ako evbagbẹn nọhuanrẹn na gbẹnnẹ yọ. Hia ne u rẹn vbene ifiẹmwẹ ni rre atlaẹn ruẹ ya ginna ako evbagbẹn nọhuanrẹn ni rre atlaẹn ruẹ. U ghi loo ako eso vbe Baibol ya rhan  otọ olika ẹmwẹ ni rre atlaẹn ruẹ. (U gha miẹn adia eso vbe iruẹmwi nogie 21 ya sẹ 23 vbe Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education.) Sẹ ehia, nọ e Jehova vbe erhunmwu nọ ru iyobọ nuẹn ya maa emwa emwi ewe ọghe orhiọn ni rre Ẹmwẹ ọnrẹn.—Tie Ezra 7:10; Itan 3:13, 14.

13. (a) De vbene ako ọkpa vbe ebe nọhuanrẹn na sunu yi vbe iko ya ru iyobọ ne ọtẹn nokhuo ọkpa hẹ? (b) De vbene odẹ ne a ya rhan otọ e Baibol vbe iko he ya ru iyobọ nuẹn?

¹³ Odẹ ne a ya rhan otọ ako eso vbe Baibol vbe iko wa kakabọ ru iyobọ ne ọtẹn nokhuo ọkpa vbe Australia. Vbe ọtẹn nokhuo na waan dee, emwi ni wegbe ẹre ọ sunu daa re, sokpan ọ na ye sẹtin ya egbe ẹre fiohan ne Jehova. Ọrheyerriọ, ọ ke wa gha lọghọe ne ọ gele yayi wẹẹ e Jehova hoẹmwẹ irẹn. Ọ ghi sẹ ẹghẹ, ọ keghi do yaeyi wẹẹ Osanobua họemwẹ irẹn. Sokpan, vbọ ya izirọ ọghẹe fiwerriẹ? Ọ keghi re vbe ọ ru erria yan ako ọkpa na tie re vbe evbagbẹn nọhuanrẹn vbe iko vbe ẹdẹ ọkpa. Ọ na ghi rhilo ẹre ginna uviẹn eso vbe Baibol. * De vbene ako ọghe Baibol na sunu yi vbe iko kevbe avbe asikoko ọghomwa he ya ru iyobọ nuẹn?—Neh. 8:12.

14. Vbe ima khian ya rhiẹre ma hẹ wẹẹ ima gbọyẹmwẹ ye Ẹmwẹ Ọghe Jehova?

¹⁴ Vbene ẹmwata, ma wa gbọyẹmwẹ ye Baibol ne Jehova kpemehe ẹre. Ọ yan rẹn wẹẹ, te Ẹmwẹ ọnrẹn khian gha rrọọ ẹdẹdẹmwẹdẹ, ọ na gele mu eyan rẹn sẹ. (1 Pit. 1:24, 25) Ọ khẹke ne ima gha tie Ẹmwẹ Osanobua vbe ẹghẹ hia, ma yae gha ru emwi vbe arrọọ ọghe ima, ma vbe yae gha ru iyobọ ne emwa ọvbehe. Ma ghaa ru ọna, te ima rhiẹre ma wẹẹ ima gbọyẹmwẹ ye emwi ewe na, ne ai ye igho dẹ, sẹ ehia, te ima gbọyẹmwẹ ye emwi ne Jehova ru ne ima.