1. How do we acquire wisdom, and with what benefit?

JEHOVAH is the Source of wisdom, and he generously shares his wisdom with others. Says James 1:5: “If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching.” One way that we acquire wisdom from God is by accepting his discipline. And that wisdom can safeguard us from moral and spiritual harm. (Prov. 2:10-12) As a result, we “keep [ourselves] in God’s love . . . with everlasting life in view.”​—Jude 21.

2. How can we build appreciation for God’s discipline?

² However, our sinful leanings, our upbringing, and other factors make it a challenge to accept discipline or to view it in the right light. We build appreciation for discipline when we experience its benefits, which confirm God’s love for us. “My son, do not reject the discipline of Jehovah, . . . for those whom Jehovah loves he reproves,” says Proverbs 3:11, 12. Yes, let us never forget that Jehovah has our best interests at heart. (Read Hebrews 12:5-11.) Because God fully knows us, his discipline is always appropriate and properly measured. Let us now examine four aspects of discipline: (1) self-discipline, (2) parental discipline, (3) discipline  within the Christian congregation, and (4) something that is worse than the temporary pain of discipline.

3. How does a child develop self-discipline? Illustrate.

³ Self-discipline includes exercising control over ourselves in order to improve in our behavior and thinking. We are not born with an inclination toward self-discipline. We have to learn it. To illustrate: When a child first learns to ride a bicycle, a parent usually holds the bicycle to steady it. But as the child finds his balance, the parent cautiously lets go for a few moments at a time. He lets go altogether when the child can keep his balance. Likewise, when parents consistently and patiently train their little ones “in the discipline and admonition of Jehovah,” they are also helping their children to develop self-discipline and wisdom.​—Eph. 6:4.

4, 5. (a) Why is self-discipline an important part of “the new personality”? (b) Why should we not give up on ourselves even if we “fall seven times,” as it were?

⁴ The same principles apply to those who come to know Jehovah as adults. True, they may already have developed a measure of self-discipline. Spiritually speaking, however, a new disciple starts off being immature. But he or she can steadily grow toward maturity as part of learning to put on the Christlike “new personality.” (Eph. 4:23, 24) Self-discipline is an important part of that growth. As a result, we learn “to reject ungodliness and worldly desires and to live with soundness of mind and righteousness and godly devotion amid this present system of things.”​—Titus 2:12.

⁵ That said, we are all prone to sin. (Eccl. 7:20) A fall, however, need not spell complete failure or a serious lack of self-discipline. “The righteous one may fall seven times, and he will get up again,” says Proverbs 24:16. What will help him to succeed? Not sheer willpower, but God’s spirit. (Read Philippians 4:13.) The fruitage of that spirit includes self-control, which is closely related to self-discipline.

6. How can we become better students of God’s Word? (See opening picture.)

⁶ Also important to cultivating self-discipline are heartfelt prayer, Bible study, and meditation. But what if you find it hard to study God’s Word? Perhaps you do not consider yourself to be studious. Keep in mind, however, that Jehovah will help you if you let him. He can help you to “form a longing” for his Word. (1 Pet. 2:2) First, pray to Jehovah for the needed self-discipline to study his Word. Then, work in harmony with your prayers, perhaps keeping study periods rather short. Over time, study will be both easier and more pleasurable! Indeed, you will find yourself cherishing your quiet times when you are absorbed in Jehovah’s precious thoughts.​—1 Tim. 4:15.

7. How can self-discipline help us to reach a spiritual goal?

⁷ Self-discipline helps us to reach spiritual goals. Consider the example of a family man who felt that his zeal was waning somewhat. Concerned, he set the goal of becoming a regular pioneer and read articles on that topic in our magazines. This, along with prayer, built him up and strengthened him spiritually. He also arranged to be an auxiliary pioneer when he could. The result? Despite obstacles, he kept his eye on the goal of  becoming a regular pioneer and eventually reached it.

8-10. What can help Christian parents succeed in raising their children to serve Jehovah? Illustrate.

⁸ Christian parents have a precious privilege​—that of raising their children “in the discipline and admonition of Jehovah.” (Eph. 6:4) That is a major undertaking, especially in today’s world. (2 Tim. 3:1-5) Of course, children are not born knowing right from wrong. They are born with the faculty of conscience, but it needs to be educated, or disciplined. (Rom. 2:14, 15) One Bible reference work suggests that the Greek word translated “discipline” might be rendered “child development.”

⁹ Children who are lovingly disciplined usually feel secure. They learn that freedom has boundaries and that decisions and conduct have consequences​—good or bad. How important, then, that Christian parents look to Jehovah for guidance. Do not forget that ideas and methods vary from culture to culture and from generation to generation. When parents listen to God, successful child-rearing does not become a matter of guesswork; nor does it depend on human experience or human thinking.

¹⁰ By way of illustration, consider the example of Noah. When Jehovah told him to build the ark, Noah could not rely on experience. He had never built an ark before. So he had to rely on Jehovah, doing “just so”​—that is, just as Jehovah directed. (Gen. 6:22) The result? Noah got it right the first time. Indeed, he had to! Noah also succeeded as a family man​—and for basically the same reason; he trusted in God’s wisdom. He thus taught his children well and set a fine example for them, which was a big challenge during that wicked pre-Flood era.​—Gen. 6:5.

11. How important is parental example in training children?

¹¹ As parents, how can you do “just so” in God’s eyes? Listen to Jehovah. Let him instruct you in child-rearing by means of his Word and the guidance we receive through his organization. In time, your children will likely thank you for doing that! One brother wrote: “I am filled with gratitude for the way my parents raised me. They did their best to reach my heart. Much of the credit for my spiritual advancement must go to them.” However, despite the parents’ best efforts, some children leave Jehovah. Nonetheless, parents who have tried their best to impress the truth on a child’s heart have a good conscience.  They can also hope that the wayward child will one day come “home” to Jehovah.

12, 13. (a) If a child is disfellowshipped, how do Christian parents show that they obey God? (b) How did one family benefit from the parents’ obedience to Jehovah?

¹² One of the greatest tests of obedience that some parents have involves their relationship with a disfellowshipped child. Consider the example of a mother whose disfellowshipped daughter left home. The mother admits: “I looked for loopholes in our publications so that I could spend time with my daughter and my granddaughter.” She adds: “But my husband kindly helped me to see that our child was now out of our hands and that we must not interfere.”

¹³ Some years later, the daughter was reinstated. “Now she calls or texts me nearly every day!” the mother said. “And she deeply respects my husband and me because she knows that we obeyed God. We have a wonderful relationship.” If you have a disfellowshipped child, will you “trust in Jehovah with all your heart [and] not rely on your own understanding”? (Prov. 3:5, 6) Remember, Jehovah’s discipline reflects his matchless wisdom and love. Never forget that he gave his Son for all, including your child. God wants no one to be destroyed. (Read 2 Peter 3:9.) So have faith in Jehovah’s discipline and direction. Do so even when it pains you, the parent, to do what Jehovah says. Yes, work with God’s discipline, not against it.

14. How do we benefit from Jehovah’s instruction provided by means of “the faithful steward”?

¹⁴ Jehovah has promised to care for, protect, and instruct the Christian congregation. He does so in a number of ways. For example, he has placed the congregation under the care of his Son, who appointed a “faithful steward” to provide timely spiritual food. (Luke 12:42) Made available in many ways, that food provides valuable instruction, or discipline. Ask yourself, ‘How often has a talk or an article in one of our journals moved me to make adjustments in my thinking or conduct?’ If you have responded positively, rejoice! You are allowing Jehovah to mold, or discipline, you for your benefit.​—Prov. 2:1-5.

15, 16. (a) How can we benefit from the “gifts in men” in the congregation? (b) How can we make the elders’ work more pleasant for them?

¹⁵ Christ also gave to the congregation “gifts in men”​—elders to shepherd God’s flock. (Eph. 4:8, 11-13) How can we benefit from those precious gifts? One way is to imitate the faith of the elders as well as their fine example. Another way is to heed their Scriptural counsel. (Read Hebrews 13:7, 17.) Remember, the elders love us and want us to grow spiritually. For instance, if they notice that we are missing meetings or that our zeal is cooling off, they will no doubt quickly come to our aid. They will listen to us and then try to build us up with warm encouragement and appropriate Scriptural counsel. Do you view such help as an expression of Jehovah’s love for you?

¹⁶ Keep in mind that elders may find that it is not easy to approach us with needed counsel. Imagine, for example, how difficult it must have been for the prophet Nathan to speak to David after the king tried to cover up his gross sin! (2 Sam. 12:1-14) Similarly, the apostle  Paul no doubt had to muster up courage to provide correction when Peter, one of the 12 apostles, showed favoritism toward his Jewish brothers. (Gal. 2:11-14) So how can you ease the load for the elders in your congregation? Be humble, approachable, and thankful. See their help as an expression of God’s love for you. This will not only benefit you but also add much joy to their work.

17. How did one sister benefit from the loving help of the elders in the congregation?

¹⁷ Because of her past experience, one sister found it hard to love Jehovah. “When my past and other issues brought me to emotional exhaustion,” she said, “I knew that I had to talk with the elders. They did not berate me or criticize me, but they encouraged me and strengthened me. After every congregation meeting, no matter how busy they were, at least one of them would ask how I was. Because of my past, I found it difficult to feel worthy of God’s love. Time and time again, however, Jehovah has used the congregation and the elders to confirm his love for me. I pray that I will never let him go.”

18, 19. What is worse than any pain that may result from discipline? Illustrate.

¹⁸ While discipline may be painful, there is something that is even more painful​—the harm that may result from rejecting discipline. (Heb. 12:11) Consider two examples​—Cain and King Zedekiah. When Cain developed a murderous hatred toward Abel, God admonished Cain: “Why are you so angry and dejected? If you turn to doing good, will you not be restored to favor? But if you do not turn to doing good, sin is crouching at the door, and its craving is to dominate you; but will you get the mastery over it?” (Gen. 4:6, 7) Cain did not listen. Then sin overwhelmed him. What needless pain and suffering Cain brought on himself! (Gen. 4:11, 12) The pain of Jehovah’s reprimand would have been mild by comparison.

¹⁹ A weak and wicked ruler, Zedekiah reigned during very dark days for Jerusalem. The prophet Jeremiah repeatedly exhorted Zedekiah to leave his bad ways, but the king refused to be disciplined. Again, the results were tragic. (Jer. 52:8-11) How Jehovah wants to spare us from such needless suffering!​—Read Isaiah 48:17, 18.

20. What does the future hold for those who accept God’s discipline and for those who refuse to accept it?

²⁰ In the world, discipline, including self-discipline, is often sneered at. But that foolish attitude will soon catch up with the wicked. (Prov. 1:24-31) So let us “listen to discipline and become wise.” As Proverbs 4:13 states, “hold on to discipline; do not let it go. Safeguard it, for it means your life.”

1. Vbe ima khian ya gha mwẹ ẹwaẹn nọ ke obọ Osanobua rre hẹ? De ere ne a miẹn vbọ?

E JEHOVA ọre Ẹzi ọghe ẹwaẹn hia, ẹi vbe yae mwẹ akhaẹn. Ebe Jems 1:5 keghi kha wẹẹ: “Sokpan deghẹ a miẹn ne ẹi mwẹ ẹwaẹn vbe uwu uwa, we ne ọ na erhunmwu ghe Osanobua, ne ọ gha rhie ẹre nẹẹn, rhunmwuda, ọwọrhọwọrhọ ọre Osanobua viọ emwi ne emwa hia.” Odẹ ọkpa ne ima ya miẹn ẹwaẹn nọ ke obọ Osanobua rre ọre ne ima gha lele adia ọghẹe. Ẹwaẹn na gha sẹtin ru iyobọ ne ima ya gha gbaengbe ne emwi ke emwi nọ sọnnọ Osanobua. (Itan 2:10-12) Odẹ vberriọ, ma ghi do gha re ọsie Jehova ni gha yin agbọn ọgbọn vbe etẹbitẹ.—Jud 21.

2. De emwi nọ gha ya ima gha gbọyẹmwẹ ye adia ne Osanobua rhie ne ima?

² Vbọrhirhighayehẹ, amagba ọghomwa kevbe vbene a ya koko ima waan, keghi rre usun emwi ni yae lọghọ ugbẹnso ne ima sẹtin lele adia ne a rhie ne ima. Ma gha miẹn ere vbe adia ne Jehova rhie ne ima, ẹre ima khian na gele gbọyẹmwẹ yọ, ọ vbe ya ima rẹn wẹẹ, ọ gele hoẹmwẹ ima. Ebe Itan 3:11, 12 khare wẹẹ: “Ovbimwẹ, e Nọyaẹnmwa gha dia ruẹ, kakabọ danmwehọ” rhunmwuda “emwa ne Nọyaẹnmwa hoẹmwẹ ọnrẹn ẹre ọ dia ye odẹ.” E Jehova gele hoẹmwẹ ima. (Tie Hibru 12:5-11.) Rhunmwuda ne Osanobua na rẹn ima sẹ otọ ibiẹ, oya nọ khẹke ẹre ọ rhie ne ima vbe ima gha ru khọ. Nia, ma gha ziro  yan odẹ enẹ ne Osanobua ya rhie adia ne ima: (1) a dia egbe ọmwa, (2) adia ne evbibiẹ emọ rhie ne emọ (3) adia ne a miẹn vbuwe iko (4) emwi nọ khọ sẹ obalọ ọghe ovbi ẹghẹ kherhe ne a miẹn vbe a gha gbe ọmwa hin ọkhọ rre.

3. De vbene emọ khian ya sẹtin do gha mwẹ ẹwaẹn ne a ya dia egbe ọmwa? Ru igiẹmwi yọ.

³ Ọmwa ne ọ sẹtin dia egbe ẹre keghi re ọmwa ne ọ vbe sẹtin dia uyinmwẹ ọghẹe kevbe iziro ọghẹe. Te ima hia ruẹ vbe ne a dia egbe ọmwa hẹ, rhunmwuda, ẹi re akpa na biẹ ọmwa biẹ. Vbe igiẹmwi: Ọvbokhan gha da suẹn gha ruẹ vbe ne a fi ikẹkẹ hẹ, erhae ra iyẹe ghi daeyi nẹẹn nẹ ghẹ ya de. Ọvbokhan nii gha ghi fẹko gha guẹ nẹ, erhae ghi vbe fẹko gha sẹrae. Ọ gha ghi guẹ nẹ, ẹi ghi daeyi nẹẹn. Erriọ vbe khẹke ne evbibiẹ emọ gha ya izinegbe maa ivbi iran emwi vbe ẹghẹ hia ne iran mieke na sẹtin gha lele adia ọghe Jehova. Iran ghaa ru vberriọ, ivbi iran ghi do gha mwẹ ẹwaẹn ne a ya dia egbe ọmwa.—Ẹfis 6:4.

4, 5. (a) Vbọzẹe ne a dia egbe ọmwa na re akpa nọ hiunsi deghẹ ọmwa hoo nọ mu akpa ọghe ọgbọn yọ? (b) Vbọzẹe nọ ma na khẹke ne ẹtin fo ima ọ gha khọnrẹn wẹẹ ima de inugba nọkhin?

⁴ Te ọ vbe khẹke ne emwa ni do rẹn odẹ ọghe ẹmwata vbe iran khian eniwanrẹn nẹ, vbe ruẹ vbe ne a ya dia egbe ọmwa hẹ. Iran sẹtin gha mwẹ akpa na nẹ vbe asefẹn eso, sokpan ne iran na re emwa ọgbọn vbe odẹ ọghe orhiọn, ọ gha rhie ẹghẹ, iran ke do gha mwẹ ẹwaẹn nọ ke obọ Osanobua rre ne a ya dia egbe ọmwa. Vbene ẹghẹ ya khian, iran ghi fẹko gha wẹro vbe odẹ ọghe orhiọn zẹ vbene ne iran ya mu akpa ọghe ọgbọn yọ. (Ẹfis 4:23, 24) Ne iran mieke na sẹtin gha mwẹ alaghodaro na, te ọ khẹke ne iran sẹtin gha dia egbe iran. Akpa na ẹre ọ ya ima ‘zobọ vbe avbe uyinmwẹ ne ẹi re ọghe Osanobua, kevbe orriarria emwi agbọn na hia, ne a gha yin uyinmwẹ ai balọ egbe, uyinmwẹ ọmwa ne ọ mudia ẹse, kevbe uyinmwẹ ne ọ khọ ọghe Osanobua vbe agbọn na.’—Taitọs 2:12.

⁵ Vbọrhirhighayehẹ, emwa orukhọ ẹre ima hia khin. (Asan 7:20) Deghẹ ima ru orukhọ nọ wegbe, ọni ma rhiema wẹẹ ọghe ima wa fo nẹ ra ọmwa ne ẹi zẹdẹ sẹtin dia egbe ẹre ima khin. Ebe Itan 24:16 khare wẹẹ: “Inugba nọ khọnrẹn we ne ọmwa ne ọ yin ẹse de, te ọ gha ye kpaegbe.” Vbọ khian ru iyobọ nẹẹn? Orhiọn nọhuanrẹn ọghe Osanobua nọ, ẹi re ẹtin obọ re. (Tie Filipai 4:13.) Ọkpa vbe usun ọmọ erhan ọghe orhiọn nọhuanrẹn keghi re a mu egbe ye ọghọ. Ọ ma lughaẹn ne a dia egbe ọmwa, nọ re akpa ne ima wa guan kaẹn na.

6. De vbene ima khian ya sẹtin do gha re emwa ni tie Ẹmwẹ Osanobua vbe ẹghẹ hia? (Ghee efoto nọ rre omuhẹn.)

⁶ Erhunmwu ne a na, e Baibol ne a tie kevbe ne a ru erria yan gha vbe ru iyobọ ne ima ya gha dia egbe ima. Deghẹ ọmwa ne ebe ne a tie kọn aro ẹre u khin, ghẹ mianmian wẹẹ e Jehova gha sẹtin ru iyobọ nuẹn. U gha nọ rẹn vbe erhunmwu ne ọ ru iyobọ nuẹn, ọ gha ru vberriọ. Ọ gha sẹtin ru ẹre ne “ohanmwẹ ẹmwẹ ẹmwata” gha gbuẹ. (1 Pit 2:2) Na erhunmwu gie Jehova nọ ru iyobọ nuẹn ne u mieke na gha mwẹ ahoo ne a ya tie Ẹmwẹ Osanobua, u vbe zẹ owẹ lele erhunmwu ne u na. U sẹtin ya ovbi ẹghẹ kherhe suẹn, zẹ vbene ẹghẹ ya khian, u do gha sọyẹnmwẹ ọnrẹn. U gele do gha gbọyẹmwẹ ye ẹghẹ ne u loo ya ru erria yan Ẹmwẹ Osanobua.—1 Tim 4:15.

7. Ma gha sẹtin gha dia egbe ima, vbọ khian ya ru iyobọ ne ima hẹ?

⁷ Ma gha sẹtin gha dia egbe ima, ọ gha ru iyobọ ne ima ya muẹn sẹ ighẹ okhuo ne ima fian ne egbe ima vbe odẹ ọghe orhiọn. Gia guan kaẹn ọtẹn nokpia nọ mwẹ ọmọ vbe amwẹ, nọ yẹrẹro wẹẹ, irẹn suẹn gha woo rua vbe odẹ ọghe orhiọn. Vbe ọ ghi ru? Ọ na fian okhuo ne egbe ẹre. Ọ na wẹẹ irẹn gha rhie obọ ye iwinna arọndẹ ọghe ẹghẹ hia. Ọ na vbe suẹn gha tie uhunmwuta eso vbe ebe iyẹn ọghomwa ni guan kaẹn iwinna arọndẹ, erriọ vbe ya gha na erhunmwu vbe ẹghẹ hia. Ena hia ẹre ọ yae werriegbe do deziẹn vbe odẹ ọghe orhiọn. Ọ vbe gha rhie  obọ ye iwinna arọndẹ ọghe ovbi ẹghẹ kherhe vbe ẹghẹ ne ẹkpotọ ya kie nẹẹn. Vbe ọ kẹrikian? Agharhemiẹn wẹẹ ọ werriẹ aro daa isievẹn eso, ọ na ye sẹtin rhie obọ ye iwinna arọndẹ ọghe ẹghẹ hia.

8-10. De vbene evbibiẹ emọ gha ya sẹtin koko ivbi iran ne iran do gha re eguọmwadia e Jehova? Ru igiemwi yọ.

⁸ Iwinna nọ hiunsi nọ bi ye izabọ ọghe evbibiẹ emọ ọre ne iran koko ivbi iran, ne iran do gha yin zẹvbe emwa ni ya Osa yi. (Ẹfis 6:⁠4) Ọna i zẹdẹ iwinna nọ khuẹrhẹ katekate vbe agbọn ne ima ghi ye na. (2 Tim 3:1-5) Ai biẹ ọmọ biẹ ẹwaẹn sokpan a biẹ ọmọ biẹ ekhọe ọguọmwaziro. Ne iran mieke na do gha mwẹ ẹwaẹn kevbe ne ekhọe ọguọmwaziro ọghe iran mieke na gha winna ẹse, te a gha maa iran emwi. (Rom 2:14, 15) Orhunmwu ọkpa nọ ruẹ e Baibol dinmwi vbe owebe nọ yo keghi kha wẹẹ, emwi ọvbehe ne a yae kha ighẹ ẹmwẹ e Grik ne a ke zedu “adia” ladian ọre “ẹghẹ ne a ya koko ọmọ, ke ẹdẹ ubiẹmwẹ ya sẹ ẹghẹ igbama.”

⁹ Emọ ne a rhie adia na vbe odẹ ọghe ahoẹmwọmwa keghi mwẹ agbẹkunsotọ. Iran ghi do rẹn wẹẹ, ai yin vbene a rhirhi miẹn kevbe wẹẹ, evba kọe ẹre a rhọ. Ọ na ẹre ọ zẹe ne ọ na khẹke ne evbibiẹ emọ gha lele adia ọghe Jehova. Ọ vbe khẹke ne evbibiẹ emọ gha yerre wẹẹ, vbene a ya koko emọ lughaẹn vbe ehe ughughan, erriọ vbe ya fiwerriẹ zẹ vbene ẹghẹ ya khian. Evbibiẹ emọ ghaa lele adia ọghe Osanobua, vbene a ya koko emọ i susu ye iran aro rhunmwuda iran i hẹnhẹn egbe yan irẹnmwi ọghe obọ iran.

¹⁰ Ma gha miẹn emwi ruẹ vbe igiemwi ọghe Noa. Vbe Jehova wẹẹ ne Noa ka okọ, ọ ma hẹnhẹn egbe yan irẹnmwi ọghe obọ re rhunmwuda, ọ ma he ka okọ ẹdẹ. Osanobua ẹre ọ hẹnhẹn egbe yan. “E Noa keghi ru emwi hia ne Osanobua tama rẹn.” (Gẹn 6:22) Vbọ ghi kẹrikian? E Noa keghi ka okọ nii ẹse vbe ẹghẹ okaro ne ọ ya ka okọ. Te Noa vbe musọe zẹvbe uhunmwuta ẹgbẹe rhunmwuda ne ọ na mu ẹtin yan Osanobua. Ọ koko ivbi ẹre ẹse, ọ na vbe rhie igiemwi esi yotọ ne iran agharhemiẹn wẹẹ ọ ma gha re emwi nọ khuẹrhẹ ne a sẹtin koko emọ ẹse, vbene ọ te sẹ ẹghẹ ne okpamẹ nii ya rhọ.—Gẹn 6:5.

11. Vbọzẹe ne ọ na khẹke ne evbibiẹ emọ koko ivbi iran ẹse?

¹¹ De vbene uwa ne evbibiẹ emọ gha ya sẹtin “ru emwi hia” ne Osanobua tama uwa vbe nọ dekaan emọ ne a koko? Wa gha lele adia ọghe Jehova ni rre Evbagbẹn Nọhuanrẹn kevbe ne otu ọghẹe kpemehe ẹre. Ọ gha sẹ ẹghẹ, ivbi uwa gha gbọyẹmwẹ ye ẹrhiọn ne uwa loo ro ya koko iran. Ọtẹn nokpia ọkpa keghi kha wẹẹ: “Te I wa gbọyẹmwẹ ye odẹ ne evbibiẹ mwẹ ya koko mwẹ. Emwi ne iran maa mwẹ re keghi sọe mwẹ ekhọe. Iran ẹre ọ zẹe ighẹ I sẹtin mudia gbain vbe odẹ ọghe ẹmwata.” Sokpan, vbene evbibiẹ emọ eso gha hia sẹ vbe egbe ivbi iran, ivbi iran ghi ye defua vbe odẹ ọghe ẹmwata. Vbọrhirhighayehẹ, ekhọe ọguọmwaziro ọghe evbibiẹ emo vberriọ i khian gha fi iran uwẹnrhiẹn rhunmwuda, iran gele hia vbene ẹtin iran sẹ. Iran sẹtin vbe yaro yọ wẹẹ, ovbi  iran nọ zẹ utun vbe ehọ gha werriegbe bu e Jehova gha dee.

12, 13. (a) Adeghẹ a na kan ọmọ fua vbe iko, de vbene evbibie ọre khian ya rhiẹre ma wẹẹ, iran lele adia ọghe Osanobua? (b) De afiangbe ne evbibiẹ emọ na kan ovbi iran fua vbe iko lae miẹn vbe iran lele adia ọghe Jehova?

¹² Ma hia rẹnrẹn wẹẹ, ọ ma khẹke ne ima gha gu ọmwa ne a kan fua mu obọ. Ọna keghi re ọkpa vbe usun adia nọ wa lọghọ evbibiẹ emọ eso ne a lele vbe a gha kan ivbi iran fua vbe iko. Gia guan kaẹn ọtẹn nokhuo ọkpa, ne ọ mwẹ ọmọkhuo ọkpa ne a kan fua vbe iko. Ovbiẹre ne okhuo na, keghi kpa hin owa rre rhunmwuda ne a na kaẹn fua vbe iko. Iyẹe keghi miẹn kue wẹẹ: “I na gha ru ezanzan vbe ebe ne otu gbẹnnẹ ladian deghẹ I gha miẹn ako nọ fan obọ re ne evbibiẹ emọ, ne iran ye gha si ivbi iran ne a kan fua vbe iko kẹ egbe, ne I mieke na si ovbimwẹ nokhuo ne a kan fua kẹ egbe kevbe ovbiẹre. Sokpan, arowa mwẹ keghi gu mwẹ rẹn wẹẹ, ọ ma zẹdẹ khẹke ne a si ovbi ima ne a kan fua vbe iko kẹ egbe rhunmwuda, e Jehova ẹre ọ gbe ẹre hin ọkhọ rre.”

¹³ Ukpo eso ghi gberra nẹ, a keghi rrie ovbi ọtẹn nokhuo na werriegbe. Ọtẹn nokhuo na keghi kha wẹẹ: “Nia, te ovbi mwẹ nokhuo ghi ya efoni tie mwẹ, erriọ vbe ya gie uhunmwu gu mwẹ vbe ẹghẹ hia. Te ọ ghi wa kakabọ rhie ọghọ ne imẹ vbe erhae, rhunmwuda, ọ rẹnrẹn wẹẹ, adia ọghe Osanobua ẹre ima lele. Te ima ghi gu ovbi ima mwẹ asikẹgbe ne khuankhuankhuan.” Adeghẹ u mwẹ ọmọ na kan fua vbe iko, te ọ khẹke ne u “mu ẹtin yan e Nọyaẹnmwa.” (Itan 3:5, 6) Yerre wẹẹ, adia ne Jehova rhie ne ima keghi re osẹ nọ rhiẹre ma wẹẹ, ọ hoẹmwẹ ima, ọ vbe rhiema wẹẹ, irẹn ọre ẹzi ọghe ẹwaẹn. U vbe yerre wẹẹ, emwa hia ẹre Ovbi ẹre do wu na, ya sẹ egbe ivbuẹ rhunmwuda, Osanobua ma hoo ne ọmwa rhọkpa fuan. (Tie 2 Pita 3:9.) Nọnaghiyerriọ, gha mwẹ ilẹkẹtin wẹẹ, adia nọ ghi maan sẹ ẹre Jehova rhie ne ima. Evbibiẹ emọ, wa gha lele adia na, ọ gha khọnrẹn deghẹ ẹi khuẹrhẹ ugbẹnso. Wa ghẹ fiyekegbẹe.

14. De ere ne ima miẹn vbe adia ọghe Jehova nọ ke obọ ‘eguọmwadia ni mwẹ ekhọe esi’ rre?

¹⁴ E Jehova keghi yan rẹn wẹẹ, irẹn gha gbogba gae eguọmwadia irẹn, irẹn gha vbe rhie adia nọ khẹke ne iran. Odẹ ughughan ẹre Jehova ya ru ọna. Vbe igiemwi, Jesu ẹre Jehova hannọ zẹ nọ gha gbaroghe iko ọghe Ivbiotu e Kristi. E Jesu tobọre keghi zẹ ‘eguọmwadia ni mwẹ ekhọe esi’ ne iran gha kpemehe evbare orhiọn ne eguọmwadia Osanobua vbe ẹghẹ nọ khẹke. (Luk 12:42) Evbare orhiọn ne eguọmwadia na, ni mwẹ ekhọe esi kpemehe ẹre keghi ru iyobọ ne ima vbe odẹ ọghe orhiọn. Nọ egbuẹ, ‘Ọ mwẹ ẹghẹ ne ọta ne a ya guan vbe iko ra uhunmwuta rhọkpa vbe ebe iyẹn ọghomwa he ya gua mwẹ kpa ya ru afiwerriẹ nọ khẹke vbe iziro mwẹ ra vbe uyinmwẹ mwẹ ra?’ Deghẹ u gele ru afiwerriẹ vberriọ, ọ gha fuẹ egbe rhunmwuda, u kue yọ ne Jehova gha dia ruẹ.—Itan 2:1-5.

15, 16. (a) Vbe ima khian ya miẹn afiangbe hẹ vbe obọ ikpia ne Osa ya ru ima ẹse? (b) De emwi ne ima gha ru ne ihẹ ne ediọn mu vbe iko ghẹ khua iran gbe?

¹⁵ E Jesu yevbe ru emwamwa ọghe ediọn ni su vbe iko, iran ọre ikpia ne Osa ya ru ima ẹse. (Ẹfis 4:8, 11-13) Vbe ima khian ya miẹn ere hẹ vbe iwinna ọghe ikpia na? Ọ khẹke ne ima gha ya egbe tae igiemwi esi ne iran rhie ye otọ. Ma ghi vbe gha lele adia ne iran ya Evbagbẹn Nọhuanrẹn rhie ne ima. (Tie Hibru 13:7, 17.) Ọ khẹke ne ima gha mwẹ ọnrẹn vbe orhiọn wẹẹ, avbe ediọn hoẹmwẹ ima, erriọ iran vbe ya hoo ne ima gha mwẹ alaghodaro vbe odẹ ọghe orhiọn. Vbe igiemwi, aro iran gha dae wẹẹ ima suẹn gha gbe ẹdẹ iko re ra ma fẹko woo rua vbe odẹ ọghe orhiọn, iran ghi zẹgiẹ ru iyobọ nọ khẹke ne ima. Deghẹ ọ mwẹ emwi nọ kpokpo ima vbe orhiọn, iran ghi fẹko rhie ehọ ne ima taa yi, iran ghi vbe ya Evbagbẹn Nọhuanrẹn rhie adia kevbe igiọdu ne ima. Iyobọ vberriọ keghi re osẹ nọ rhiẹre ma wẹẹ, e Jehova hoẹmwẹ ima.

 ¹⁶ Yẹrẹro wẹẹ, adia na rhie ne ọmwa i wa re emwi nọ khuẹrhẹ ne ediọn. Vbe igiemwi, u miẹn vbene ọ gha lọghọ akhasẹ e Natan hẹ, vbe Osanobua gie ẹre bu e Devid vbe ẹghẹ ne Devid ya gha hoo nọ gbe gue orukhọ nọ wegbe nọ ru. (2 Sam 12:1-14) Erriọ ukọ e Pọl vbe ya rhie udinmwẹ ma vbe ẹghẹ nọ ya rhie adia ne Pita, rhunmwuda uyinmwẹ nọ ma khẹke ne Pita yinrin daa etẹn ne ẹi re Ivbi e Ju. (Gal 2:​11-14) De emwi ne ima gha ru ne ihẹ ne ediọn mu vbe iko ghẹ khua iran gbe? Gha mu egbe rriotọ, gha gbọyẹmwẹ ye iwinna ne iran ru, u vbe gha re ọmwa ne ẹi lọghọ ne a gu guan. Ghẹ mianmian wẹẹ iyobọ ne ediọn rhirhi rhie nuẹn, obọ Osanobua ẹre ọ ke rre. U gha ku obọ gbe ba iran, umanmwẹ ọghe egbuẹ nọ, ediọn tobọ iran ghi vbe gha sọyẹnmwẹ iwinna iran.

17. De ere ne ọtẹn nokhuo ọkpa miẹn vbe iyobọ ne ediọn ni rre iko ru nẹẹn?

¹⁷ Rhunmwuda emwi nọ sunu daa ọtẹn nokhuo ọkpa, ọ kegha lọghọe nọ gele sẹtin hoẹmwẹ e Jehova. Ọtẹn nokhuo na keghi kha wẹẹ: “Iro ghi haan mwẹ rhunmwuda ọlọghọmwa eso ni ka la gberra kevbe isievẹn ọvbehe ne I werriẹ aro daa, ọ keghi dewarorua wẹẹ, ọ khẹke ne I mu emwi nọ kpokpo mwẹ vbe orhiọn ma ediọn. Iran ma gu mwẹ gui ra ne iran gha fi ọkpanike. Iran keghi ye ẹmwẹ igiọdu mu mwẹ orhiọn sotọ. Vbene iwinna bun iran sẹ, ai miẹn iko ne iran i na nọ mwẹ vbene emwi ghi vbe ye mwẹ hẹ. Rhunmwuda vbene emwi ghaa ye hẹ vbe arrọọ ọghomwẹ vbe ẹghẹ eso nọ gberra, I na do gha roro ẹre wẹẹ ima somwa ne Osanobua gha hoẹmwẹ ọnrẹn. Sokpan, Osanobua keghi gu mwẹ rẹn wẹẹ, irẹn gele hoẹmwẹ mwẹ. Ediọn kevbe etẹn ni rre uwu iko ẹre ọ wa ya gha ru iyobọ mẹ vbe ẹghẹ hia. I ghi werriegbe sẹ Osanobua rae.”

18, 19. De emwi nọ khọ sẹ obalọ ne a miẹn vbe a gha gbe ọmwa hin ọkhọ rre? Ru igiemwi yọ.

¹⁸ Ọ keghi si orriara vbe a gha gbe ọmwa hin ọkhọ rre sokpan obalọ ne a miẹn deghẹ a ma miẹn adia yi ẹre ọ khọ sẹ. (Hib 12:11) Gi ima guan kaẹn igiemwi ọghe Keni kevbe Ọba e Zẹdẹkaia. Vbe ẹghẹ ne Keni ya gha hoo nọ gbe Ebẹl rua rhunmwuda ohu dan nọ ghaa muẹn, Osanobua keghi bu ọre ude: ‘Vbọzẹe ne ohu na muẹn yi? Ne aro ruẹ na khọrhiọuan vbe uhunmwu? U ma na fi ekhọe werriẹ, orukhọ hoo nọ kha yan ruẹ, sokpan ọ kere ne obọ ruẹ ke odukhunmwu nẹẹn.’ (Gẹn 4:6, 7) E Keni ma rhie ibude ne Osanobua rhie nẹẹn. Ọ na gele gbe ọtiọnrẹn rua. Te ọ rhie oya ye ozere ne ọ do nii ya sẹ ẹdẹ uwu ẹre! (Gẹn 4:11, 12) E Keni i ghẹ rri oya ohanabe vberriọ, a wẹ te ọ lele adia ọghe Osanobua.

¹⁹ E Zẹdẹkaia kegha re ọba dan, ọ na vbe gha re ọmwa avbiẹrẹ ne ẹi mwẹ ẹmwẹ obọ re. Ẹghẹ ne emwi ya wegbe mu Ivbi Izrẹl ni rre Jerusalẹm ẹre ọ ya gha re ọba. Ẹghẹ hia ẹre akhasẹ e Jerimaia ya gha tama Zẹdẹkaia nọ fi uyinmwẹ ọnrẹn werriẹ, sokpan ọ ma lele adia ọghe Jerimaia. Vbọ ghi kẹrikian? Ẹbe keghi rhuan rẹn. (Jer 52:8-11) E Jehova ma zẹdẹ hoo ne ima rri oya vberriọ.—Tie Aizaia 48:17, 18.

20. De afiangbe ne emwa ni lele adia ọghe Jehova khian miẹn? De emwi nọ khian sunu daa emwa ne ẹi lele adia ọghe Jehova?

²⁰ Vbe ẹdẹnẹrẹ, emwa nibun i kae ye emwi ighẹ adia nọ ke obọ Osanobua rre, amaiwẹ te iran khian dia egbe iran. Sokpan emwa vberriọ gha rherhe miẹn ne a ghae khẹ iran. (Itan 1:24-31) Nọnaghiyerriọ, te ọ khẹke ne ima gha ‘danmwehọ emwi ne a ma ima ẹre, ne ima mieke na gha wan.’ Ebe Itan 4:13 keghi kha wẹẹ: “Gha ye emwi ne u ruẹ hia rre. Emwi ne u ruẹ re, ọre ẹdagbọn ruẹn—dae yi ẹse.”