1. What does singing enable us to do?

A POPULAR lyricist once said: “Words make you think thoughts. Music makes you feel a feeling. But a song makes you feel a thought.” What better thoughts could we “feel” than those that express praise and love for our heavenly Father, Jehovah? It is no wonder that singing is a prominent aspect of pure worship, whether we are alone when we sing or we are with the congregation of God’s people.

2, 3. (a) How might some feel about singing aloud with the congregation? (b) What questions will we consider?

² How, though, do you feel about singing aloud with the congregation? Do you find it embarrassing? In some cultures, men may feel uncomfortable singing in public. This view can affect the whole congregation, especially if those taking the lead find reasons to hold back or to engage in other activities while the rest of the congregation is singing.​—Ps. 30:12.

³ If we truly consider singing as part of our worship, we certainly will not want to walk out on or be absent from that part of the meeting program. Thus, each one of us should ask himself: ‘How do I view the singing at our meetings for worship? How can I overcome any apprehension that may hold  me back from singing out joyfully? And what can I do to express fully the feeling of the songs we sing?’

4, 5. How extensive were the arrangements for singing in worship in ancient Israel?

⁴ Faithful worshippers of Jehovah have long used music as a way to praise Jehovah. It is noteworthy that when the ancient Israelites were faithfully serving Jehovah, singing was prominent in their worship. For example, in preparation for service at the temple, King David organized 4,000 Levites to provide music of praise. Among these, 288 were “trained in song to Jehovah, all experts.”​—1 Chron. 23:5; 25:7.

⁵ At the inauguration of the temple, music and singing played a prominent role. The account tells us: “At the moment when the trumpeters and the singers were praising and thanking Jehovah in unison, and as the sound ascended from the trumpets, the cymbals, and the other musical instruments as they were praising Jehovah, . . . the glory of Jehovah filled the house of the true God.” What a faith-strengthening occasion that must have been!​—2 Chron. 5:13, 14; 7:6.

6. Describe the special presentation of singing during Nehemiah’s rule as governor in Jerusalem.

⁶ When Nehemiah led the faithful Israelites in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, he also organized the Levite singers with full instrumental accompaniment. When the rebuilt walls were dedicated, the special music presentation contributed greatly to the joy of the occasion. This time, there were “two large thanksgiving choirs.” Walking in opposite directions, the choirs met on the wall close to the temple area to create a sound that could be heard from far away. (Neh. 12:27, 28, 31, 38, 40, 43) Jehovah was no doubt pleased to hear his worshippers enthusiastically praising him in song.

7. How did Jesus emphasize the need for singing in Christian worship?

⁷ With the establishment of the Christian congregation, music continued to be a prominent feature of true worship. On the most important night in human history, Jesus included the singing of songs after the institution of the Lord’s Evening Meal.​—Read Matthew 26:30.

8. How did the first-century Christians set a pattern of singing in worship?

⁸ First-century Christians set a pattern of praising God together in song. Even though they often met in private homes, the modest surroundings for worship did not diminish their zeal for singing to Jehovah. Under inspiration, the apostle Paul directed his Christian brothers: “Keep on teaching and encouraging one another with psalms, praises to God, spiritual songs sung with gratitude, singing in your hearts to Jehovah.” (Col. 3:16) The songs in our songbook are truly “spiritual songs [to be] sung with gratitude.” They are a part of the spiritual food provided by “the faithful and discreet slave.”​—Matt. 24:45.

9. (a) What might prevent some from singing out joyfully at our meetings and assemblies? (b) How should we sing praises to Jehovah, and who should take the lead? (See opening picture.)

⁹ What if singing is not customary in your family, culture, or environment?  With the availability of modern technology, you may enjoy listening to professional singers. Yet, you may feel embarrassed or disappointed when comparing your voice with productions from the entertainment world. That, however, should not interfere with your responsibility to sing praises to Jehovah. Rather, hold your songbook up high, lift your head, and sing with heartfelt expression! (Ezra 3:11; read Psalm 147:1.) Today, in many Kingdom Halls, the words of the songs are shown on screens, which helps us to sing out. It is also of interest that the singing of Kingdom songs has been made part of the Kingdom Ministry School curriculum for elders. This emphasizes the need for elders to take the lead in congregation singing.

10. What should we remember if fear inhibits us from singing out?

¹⁰ One factor that keeps many from singing with a full voice is fear. It may be fear of standing out or of possibly sounding unpleasant to others. However, we should keep in mind that when we speak, “we all stumble many times.” (Jas. 3:2) Yet, that does not stop us from speaking. So why should we let our imperfect singing voices stop us from praising Jehovah in song?

11, 12. What are some suggestions for improving our singing?

¹¹ Perhaps we are apprehensive about singing because we are unsure of how to sing. Yet, we can improve our singing by applying some basic suggestions. *

¹² You can learn to sing with power and volume by breathing properly. Much as electricity powers a light bulb, breathing energizes your voice when you speak or  sing. You should sing as loud as you speak or even louder than that. (See the suggestions found in Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education, pages 181 to 184, under the subheading “Properly Control Your Air Supply.”) In fact, within the context of singing praises, the Scriptures sometimes direct Jehovah’s worshippers to “shout joyfully.”​—Ps. 33:1-3.

13. Explain how we can increase our confidence in our singing.

¹³ During family worship or even on your own, try the following: Choose one of your favorite songs from our songbook. Read the lyrics out loud in a strong, confident voice. Next, using the same volume, say all the words from a single phrase of the song in one breath. Then sing the phrase, using the same vibrant voice. (Isa. 24:14) Your singing voice will become fuller, and that is a good thing. Do not let it scare you or embarrass you!

14. (a) How can opening our mouth wider help our singing? (See the box “ How to Improve Your Singing.”) (b) What suggestions for overcoming voice problems do you find practical?

¹⁴ You will not produce a full singing voice unless you make space in your mouth. So another suggestion is to open your mouth wider than you do for normal speaking. What should you do if you feel that you have a weak voice or perhaps a voice that is too high-pitched? You can find practical suggestions regarding these problems in Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education, page 184, in the box “Overcoming Specific Problems.”

15. (a) What announcement was made at the 2016 annual meeting? (b) What are some of the objectives of the new songbook?

¹⁵ There was excitement at the 2016 annual meeting of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania when Brother Stephen Lett of the  Governing Body announced that a new songbook, entitled “Sing Out Joyfully” to Jehovah, would soon be available for use at the meetings. Brother Lett explained that one objective of the revision was to bring the songs into harmony with the revised New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures. This required removing or revising lyrics that used expressions no longer found in the New World Translation as a result of the 2013 revision. Further, new songs about our preaching work and songs that express our appreciation for the ransom have been included. Also, because singing is an integral part of our worship, the Governing Body wanted to produce a high-quality book that matches the cover of the revised New World Translation.

16, 17. What refinements were made in the new songbook?

¹⁶ To make “Sing Out Joyfully” to Jehovah easier to use, the songs are arranged by subject matter. For example, the first 12 songs relate to Jehovah, the next 8 songs are about Jesus and the ransom, and so on. There is a subject index that will be helpful, for instance, when choosing a song for a public talk.

¹⁷ To help everyone to sing from the heart, some lyrics have been revised to improve clarity of thought and to remove words that are no longer in common use. For example, the word “shall” is not widely used today, so it has been replaced. Similarly, the title “Long-Suffering” has been changed to “Exercise Patience,” and the lyrics have been adjusted accordingly. The change of the title “Guard Your Heart” to “We Guard Our Hearts” was most considerate. Why? In the audience at our meetings, assemblies, and conventions are many new ones, interested ones, young ones, and sisters who by singing the words would be put in the awkward position of telling others what to do. So the title and the lyrics were modified.

18. Why should we become familiar with the songs in our new songbook? (See footnote.)

¹⁸ Many of the songs from “Sing Out Joyfully” to Jehovah are in the form of a prayer. With these songs, you can express your personal feelings to Jehovah. Other songs will help “to incite [us] to love and fine works.” (Heb. 10:24) Surely we want to become familiar with the melodies, rhythms, and lyrics of our songs. You can do so by listening to the vocal renditions available on jw.org. By practicing the songs at home, you can learn to sing them with confidence and heartfelt expression. *

19. How can all in the congregation directly share in worshipping Jehovah?

¹⁹ Remember that singing is an important feature of our worship. It is a powerful way to show our love and appreciation for Jehovah. (Read Isaiah 12:5.) When you sing out joyfully, you will also encourage others to sing with confidence. Indeed, all in the congregation​—young, old, and newly interested ones—​can join in this form of direct worship of Jehovah. So do not hold back in expressing yourself in song. Instead, obey the clear direction from the inspired psalmist: “Sing to Jehovah!” Yes, make a joyful sound!​—Ps. 96:1.

1. Vbọzẹe ne ihuan ne a so na ru ekpataki?

ỌGBẸN IHUAN ọkpa na họn usi ẹre rre keghi kha wẹẹ: “Ẹmwẹ ne unu keghi ya ọmwa ro iro. Ẹgiọn ne a kpe keghi gua ọmwa kpa, sokpan ihuan ne a so keghi ya ọmwa ye emwi rre.” Ọ keghi re emwi nọ wa ru ekpataki ne ima gha ya ihuan rhie urhomwẹ ne Erha mwa nọ rre ẹrinmwi rhunmwuda ima hoẹmwẹ ọnrẹn. Ẹi khabe ne ihuan ne a so na wa hiunsi vbe ugamwẹ e Jehova deghẹ edọmwadẹ ima ẹre ọ so ẹre ra te a koko so ẹre vbe iko.

2, 3. (a) De aro ne etẹn eso ya ghee ihuan ne a so vbe iko? (b) De inọta eso ne ima khian ziro yan?

² De aro ne uwẹ ya ghee ihuan ne a so vbe iko? Ọ ya ekhue muẹn ra? Vbe ihe eso, ikpia i so ihuan vbe azagba. Deghẹ ediọn i mu asanikaro vbe ihuan ne a so ra iwinna ọvbehe ẹre ọ mu iran vbe etẹn ghaa so ihuan, ọna i khian zẹdẹ gha re igiemwi esi ne etẹn nikẹre vbe iko.—Psm. 30:12.

³ Ma ghaa ghee ihuan ne a so zẹvbe emwi nọ hiunsi vbe ugamwẹ ọghomwa, ma i khian gha kpa hin uwu Ọgua Arriọba rre vbe ẹghẹ ne a ya so ihuan. Inọta nọ ghi khẹke ne ima nọ egbe ima re ọre wẹẹ: ‘De aro ne imẹ ya ghee ihuan ne a so vbe iko? De emwi nọ khẹke ne I ru, ne mieke na sẹtin gha ye oyaya so ihuan? De vbene I khian ya sẹtin gha ya ekhọe hia so ihuan hẹ vbe iko?’

4, 5. Vbe ọ mu otọ sẹ hẹ ighẹ emwamwa ọghe ihuan ne a so ne Ivbi Izrẹl ru vbe nọ dekaan ugamwẹ?

⁴ Ke ẹghẹ gha dee ẹre eguọmwadia e Jehova ke ya ihuan rhie urhomwẹ gie ẹre. Vbe igiemwi, ẹghẹ ke ẹghẹ ne Ivbi Izrẹl ya gha ga e Jehova vbuwe amuẹtinyan, ihuan wa vbe gha re emwi nọ hiunsi vbe ugamwẹ iran. Ẹghẹ ne Ọba e Devid ya gha ru emwamwa khẹ ugamwẹ vbe Ọgua Osa, ọ keghi hannọ Ivbi e Livai ni re 4,000 ne iran gha kpe ẹgiọn, sokpan vbuwe emwa 4,000 na, arhin 288 ẹre ọ ghaa so ihuan urhomwẹ. Iran kegha re emwa “ne a ma re emwi guẹ.”—1 Krọ. 23:5; 25:7.

⁵ Ivbi Izrẹl wa vbe so ihuan ẹsẹsẹmwẹse vbe ẹghẹ ne iran ya ye Ọgua Osa fiohan ne Jehova. E Baibol khare wẹẹ: ‘Iran ni kpe okpe kegha kpe okpe, iran kegha kpe ẹre ye ihuan ne emwa ni so ihuan so. Ọ na wa guaero, deba isẹ kevbe avbe emwi ihuan ọvbehe, vbene iran na gha rho e Nọyaẹnmwa, . . . Ọwarọkpa ni, ama nọ rhiema wẹẹ Nọyaẹnmwa gu iran rre evba, keghi wa vuọn ehe hia vbuwe Ọgua Osa.’ U miẹn vbene ugie nii gha ya amuẹtinyan ọghe iran wegbe sayọ hẹ!—2 Krọ. 5:​13, 14; 7:6.

6. De emwamwa kpataki ọghe ihuan ne a so ne Nehimaia ru vbe ẹghẹ nọ ya gha re gọvina vbe Jerusalẹm?

⁶ E Nehimaia nọ mu asanikaro vbe iwinna egbe ekẹn na dọlegbe bọ lẹga e Jerusalẹm keghi ru emwamwa ne Ivbi e Livai gha so ihuan kevbe ne iran gha kpe ẹgiọn. Ẹghẹ nẹ a na ye ekẹn ne a gbe lẹga Jerusalẹm fiohan, ihuan nọ rhiẹnrhiẹn ne iran so kevbe ẹgiọn ne iran kpere keghi wa ya emwa hia gha ghọghọ. E Nehimaia keghi ru emwamwa ọghe ẹbu eva ni so ihuan urhomwẹ. Ẹbu eva na keghi do vba egbe vbe egbe ekẹn nọ sikẹ Ọgua Osa. Vbe iran ghi vba egbe, arria ọvbehe ẹre na ya gha họn urhu iran. (Neh. 12:27, 28, 31, 38, 40, 43) Ẹi mwẹ ẹko ma rhiẹnrhiẹn e Jehova ye ihuan urhomwẹ ne eguọmwadia re so vbe ẹdẹrriọ.

7. De emwi ne Jesu ru nọ rhiema wẹẹ ihuan ne a so keghi re evbọ wa hiunsi vbe ugamwẹ Ivbiotu e Kristi?

⁷ Vbe ẹghẹ e Jesu, te ihuan ne a so kevbe ẹgiọn ne a kpe wa ye gha re abọ nọ hiunsi vbe ugamwẹ ẹmwata. Vbe igiemwi, vbe asọn nọ ghi ru ekpataki sẹ ke ne a ya bu agbọn tu agbọn gha dee, nọ re asọn ne Jesu mu ugie ayere ọghe Evbare Ota Ọghe Nọyaẹmwa gbọọ, te irẹn vbe erhuanegbe ẹre ye koko so ihuan vbe asọn nii.—Tie Matiu 26:30.

8. De igiemwi ne Ivbiotu e Kristi ọghe orre nokaro rhie yotọ?

⁸ Ivbiotu e Kristi vbe orre nokaro wa rhie igiemwi esi yotọ vbe odẹ ne iran ya gha si egbe koko so ihuan urhomwẹ gie Osanobua. Agharhemiẹn wẹẹ owa edọmwadẹ etẹn ẹre iran na gha si egbe koko vbe ẹghẹ nii, te iran wa ye gha ya izọghae so ihuan urhomwẹ. Orhiọn nọhuanrẹn keghi dia ukọ e Pọl ya gbẹn wẹẹ: “Wa gha ye Psalm so ihuan, wa gha so ihuan kevbe ihuan ni huanrẹn, wa gha ya ekhọe oghọghọ so ihuan ghe Osanobua uwa.” (Kọl. 3:16) Ọ khẹke ne ima gele gha ye “ekhọe oghọghọ” so ihuan ni rre ebe ihuan ọghomwa rhunmwuda “ihuan Osanobua” nọ. Ọ keghi re usun evbare orhiọn ne “ọguọmwadia esi kevbe ne ọ wan” kpemehe ẹre.—Mat. 24:45.

9. (a) Vbọzẹe ne etẹn eso i na ya oyaya so ihuan vbe iko kevbe asikoko? (b) De vbene ọ khẹke ne ima ya gha so ihuan gie Jehova? De emwa ni khẹke ni mu asanikaro vbọ? (Ghee efoto nọ rre omuhẹn.)

⁹ A sẹtin miẹn wẹẹ ihuan ne a so i re emwi na ru vbe ẹgbẹe ruẹ ra vbe ehe ne u na waan. U sẹtin vbe gha ya ẹkpẹti ughe ra ẹkpẹti ọta kpe ihuan ọghe emwa ni gua wa so ihuan. U ghaa ya urhu ruẹ gie ọghe emwa vberriọ, ekhue sẹtin gha mu ruẹ ighẹ urhu  ruẹ i rhiẹnrhiẹn. Vbọrhirhighayehẹ, emwi nọ khẹke nọ, ne ima gha ya ihuan rho e Jehova. Nọnaghiyerriọ, u gha khian so ihuan, tọn ebe ihuan ruẹ mu, u vbe tọn uhunmwu mu, ne urhu ruẹ mieke na gha la ladian vbe u ghaa so ihuan. (Ẹzra 3:11; tie Psalm 147:1.) Ẹkpẹti ughe ẹre a ghi ya so ihuan vbe Ọgua Arriọba nibun vbe ẹdẹnẹrẹ. Ọna keghi ru iyobọ ne ima ya gha so ihuan vbe urhu nọ lae. Te ediọn khian ghi vbe suẹn gha so ihuan vbe owebe ne iran yo, nọ re Kingdom Ministry School. Ọna wa rhiema wẹẹ, ediọn ẹre ọ khẹke nọ gha mu asanikaro vbe ihuan ne a so vbe iko.

10. De emwi nọ khẹke ne ima gha yerre deghẹ ohan ra ekhue i gi ima tọn urhu mu vbe a ghaa so ihuan?

¹⁰ Ekhue ra ohan ẹre ọ si ẹre ne etẹn eso i na tọn urhu mu vbe iran ghaa so ihuan. Iran sẹtin gha roro ẹre wẹẹ urhu iran la gbe ra ẹi rhiẹnrhiẹn vbe ihuan. Vbọrhirhighayehẹ, ọ khẹke ne iran yerre wẹẹ ẹghẹ hia ma hia ya “ba ẹmwẹ ku ta” vbe ima ghaa guan. (Jems 3:2) Ọrheyerriọ, ọni ma wẹẹ ne ima ghẹ ghi guan. Ọna rhiema wẹẹ ọ ma khẹke hiehie, ne ima si unu kuẹn vbe etẹn ima ghaa so ihuan urhomwẹ gie Jehova rhunmwuda urhu ima i rhiẹnrhiẹn.

11, 12. De azẹvbiro eso nọ gha ru iyobọ ne ima ya gha so ihuan ẹse?

¹¹ Ekhue sẹtin vbe gha mu ima rhunmwuda ima i gua so ihuan. Ọ ghaa yerriọ, ọ mwẹ azẹvbiro eso nọ gha ru iyobọ ne ima. *

¹² U gha sẹtin gha ya urhu nọ lae so ihuan deghẹ u hiọnrọn sotọ ẹse. Zẹ vbene ẹtin ọghe ẹlẹtrik ya ye ukpa ba, erriọ uhiọnrọnmwẹ ne a hiọnrọn sotọ ẹse ya ru iyobọ ne urhu ima, vbe ima ghaa guan kevbe ima ghaa so ihuan. Gi urhu ruẹ gha la ladian vbe u ghaa so ihuan, ọ ghi kue la sẹ vbene u ya guan. (Ya ghee azẹvbiro eso ni rre Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School  Education, ipapa 181 ya sẹ 184, vbe ototọ ne abọ uhunmwuta, “Properly Control Your Air Supply.”) Vbene ẹmwata, zẹ vbene ọ dekaan ihuan urhomwẹ ne a so, ọ mwẹ ihe eso vbe Evbagbẹn Nọhuanrẹn nọ khare wẹẹ ne ima gha “wee ne oghọghọ.”—Psm. 33:1-3.

13. De vbene ima khian ya sẹtin gha ya oyaya so ihuan hẹ?

¹³ Vbe iruẹmwi ẹgbẹe ra vbe iruẹmwi ọghe obọ ruẹ, u sẹtin lele azẹvbiro na: Hannọ ọkpa vbe usun ihuan nọ yẹẹ ruẹ sẹ vbe ebe ihuan ọghomwa. Ya urhu nọ lae tie ifiẹmwẹ nọ rrọọ ladian vbe odẹ ọghe oyaya. U ghi ya urhu nii ya taa ẹmwẹ hia nọ rre uviẹn ọkpa vbe nene ihuan, u ke hiọnrọn sotọ. Vbe iyeke ọni, u ghi so ihuan nọ rre uviẹn nii vbene u i na fi urhu werriẹ. (Aiz. 24:14) Vbe odẹ vbenian, urhu ruẹ do gha la ladian vbe u ghaa so ihuan. Sokpan, ghẹ gi ọna gbe orhiọn yọ ruẹ iwu.

14. (a) De vbene unu ne a rhaan rua ya ru iyobọ ne ima hẹ vbe ima ghaa so ihuan? (Ghee ne ẹkpẹti “ Emwi Eso Ne U Gha Ru Ne U Mieke Na Gha So Ihuan Ẹse.”) (b) De azẹvbiro eso nọ he ru iyobọ nuẹn?

¹⁴ Deghẹ u ma rhaan unu rua ẹse, urhu ruẹ i khian la ladian vbe u ghaa so ihuan. Nọnaghiyerriọ, ma ghaa so ihuan, ẹre ọ khẹke ne ima na rhaan unu ima rua ẹsẹsẹmwẹse, sẹ vbene ima ya rhaan unu, vbe ima ghaa guan. De emwi nọ khẹke ne u ru deghẹ ovbi urhu ra ẹkpurhu u mwẹ? U gha miẹn adia eso nọ gha ru iyobọ nuẹn vbe Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education, ipapa 184, vbe ẹkpẹti nọ mwẹ uhunmwuta na, “Overcoming Specific Problems.”

15. (a) De ayawewe ne a ru vbe ukpo 2016 vbe iko ne a do ukpokpo vbe igiogbẹ? (b) De emwi eso nọ zẹe ighẹ a dọlọ gbẹn ebe ihuan ọgbọn ọghomwa?

¹⁵ Ọ ke wa gbe iran otiti, ighẹ etẹn hia ni ghaa rre iko na do vbe ukpukpo vbe igiogbẹ, vbe Ọtẹn Nokpia Stephen Lett nọ re ọkpa vbe usun Ẹbu Nọ Su yae wewe wẹẹ, a gha rherhe rhie ebe ihuan ọgbọn ladian, na tie ẹre “Sing Out Joyfully” to Jehovah, na khian gha loo vbe iko. Ọtẹn Nokpia Lett keghi rhan otọ re wẹẹ, evba mobọ gu dọlọ gbẹn  ebe ihuan ọgbọn na, ọre nọ mieke na guaẹro afiwerriẹ eso ne a vbe ru vbe New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures na dọlọ gbẹn. Ẹmwẹ eso ni rre ebe ihuan ne a ka loo, ne ẹi rre New World Translation na dọlọ gbẹn vbe 2013, keghi re na fiwerriẹ. Yevbesọni, a vbe viọ ihuan ọgbọn eso ni dekaan ikporhu iyẹn nọ maan kevbe adẹwerriegbe ba ebe ihuan ọgbọn na. Rhunmwuda ne ihuan ne a so na re emwi nọ ru ekpataki vbe ugamwẹ ọghomwa, Ẹbu Nọ Su keghi ru ebe ihuan ọghe umọbọru ra ne ẹi khian rherhe rhia nọ yevbe New World Translation na dọlọ gbẹn.

16, 17. De afiwerriẹ eso ne a ru vbe ebe ihuan ọgbọn ọghomwa?

¹⁶ Nọ mieke na gha khuẹrhẹ ne a loo, a keghi mwamwa uhunmwuta ni rre ebe ihuan ọgbọn na ọkade ọkade. Vbe igiemwi, ihuan nokaro ya sẹ nogie iweva keghi re ne a ya rho e Jehova, ihuan nogie iweha ya sẹ ugie keghi dekaan e Jesu kevbe izọese adẹwerriegbe. Vbe omuhẹn ọghe ebe ihuan na, a keghi hae uhunmwuta hia ni rre uwu ẹre ye ugan. Ọna gha ru iyobọ ne etẹn ni gualọ ihuan nọ gha guaẹro ighẹ ọta azagba ne iran khian ya guan.

¹⁷ Ne emwa hia mieke na sẹtin gha ya oyaya so ihuan, a keghi fi ifiẹmwẹ eso werriẹ, vbene a na loo ọvbehe ni khuẹrhẹ ne a rẹn otọ re. Vbe igiemwi, a i ghi mobọ loo ẹmwẹ na “shall” vbe urhu Ebo, rhunmwuda ọni, a fiẹ werriẹ. Erriọ a vbe ya fi ihuan nọ mwẹ uhunmwuta na “Long-Suffering” werriẹ do khian “Exercise Patience.” Afiwerriẹ na vbe dekaan ifiẹmwẹ ne a ya gbẹn ihuan na. A keghi fi uhunmwuta na “Guard Your Heart” werriẹ khian “We Guard Our Hearts.” Te afiwerriẹ na wa khẹke rhunmwuda etẹn nikhuo, ibiẹka kevbe emwa ọgbọn nibun keghi rre usun emwa ni so ihuan vbe iko kevbe asikoko ne ima yo. Iran ghaa so ihuan na, ọ ye vbe ne iran rhie adia ne emwa ọvbehe. Emwi vbenian ma khẹke. Ọna ẹre ọ zẹe ne a na fi uhunmwuta ihuan na werriẹ kevbe ifiẹmwẹ ne a ya gbẹn ọnrẹn.

18. Vbọzẹe ne ọ na khẹke ne ima ruẹ ihuan ni rre ebe ihuan ọgbọn ọghomwa? (Ghee evba gbẹn ye ototọ kuẹi.)

¹⁸ Ihuan nibun ni rre ebe ihuan ọgbọn na keghi re na gbẹnnẹ vbe na ghee erhunmwu. Ma ghaa so avbe ihuan na, te ima fannọ otọ ẹko ima ma e Jehova. Eso vbuwe avbe ihuan na keghi gua ima kpa ya “gha ru emwi esi”, ọ vbe ya ima mwẹ “ahoẹmwọmwa.” (Hib. 10:24) Te ọ khẹke ne ima rhie ẹrhiọn yọ ne ima mieke na gua gha so avbe ihuan na, odẹ vberriọ, ma ghi do rẹn ọnrẹn ya uhunmwu, ma ghi vbe sẹtin gha so ẹre lele egiọn na kpe yọ. Ma ghaa danmwehọ ihuan na ya urhu so vbe jw.org, ima na vbe gha ruẹ vbe ne a so ẹre hẹ vbe owa, ọ gha ru iyobọ ne ima. *

19. De vbene emwa hia vbe iko ya koko rhie urhomwẹ gie Jehova hẹ?

¹⁹ Ọ khẹke ne ima gha yerre wẹẹ ihuan ne a so keghi re emwi nọ wa ru ekpataki vbe ugamwẹ ne ima rhie ne Jehova. Ọ keghi re odẹ ne kpataki ne ima ya rhiẹre ma wẹẹ ima hoẹmwẹ ọnrẹn kevbe odẹ ne ima ya gbọyẹmwẹ ye emwi hia ne ọ ru ne ima. (Tie Aizaia 12:5.) U ghaa ya oghọghọ kevbe oyaya so ihuan, emwa ọvbehe vbe gha ya egbe taa ruẹ. Te ọ khẹke ne ibiẹka, eniwanrẹn ya sẹ egbe emwa ọgbọn gha mwẹ ọghae vbe ihuan ne a so ya rhie urhomwẹ ne Jehova. Ghẹ si unu kuẹn vbe etẹn ghaa so ihuan. Nọghayayerriọ, lele adia nọ rre ebe psalm nọ khare wẹẹ: “So ihuan ghe Nọyaẹnmwa!” Gha ya oyaya so ihuan oghọghọ!—Psm. 96:1.