Vbe Mosis rre ẹguae ọba vbe Igipt, ọ ma gha re ọmwa nọ mwẹ ekhọe ọmẹhẹ. Ọmwa ne ohu rherhe mu ẹre ghaa nọ, sẹrriọ wẹẹ, ọ na do okpia ọkpa izigha, rhunmwuda ne okpia nii na gha gbe Ovbi Izrẹl. E Mosis te gha roro ẹre wẹẹ, ẹko ghaa rhiẹnrhiẹn e Jehova ye emwi ne irẹn ru nii. Ukpo 40 ẹre Jehova ya maa e Mosis emwi, ọ na gi ẹre rẹn wẹẹ, ẹi re udinmwẹ ọkpa ẹre ọ khẹke nọ gha mwẹ nọ mieke na sẹtin su Ivbi Izrẹl, ọ vbe khẹke nọ gha re ọmwa ọmẹhẹ. Ne Mosis mieke na sẹtin gha re ọmwa ọmẹhẹ, ọ khẹke nọ gha mu egbe rriotọ, ọ gha lele adia, ọ vbe gha re ọmwa nọ fu. E Mosis gele do gha mwẹ avbe akpa na, ẹre ọ zẹe nọ na do gha re ọkaolotu nọ mu egbe rriotọ. (Ẹks 2:11, 12; Iwinna 7:21-30, 36) Avbe uhunmwuta ẹgbẹe kevbe ediọn vbe iko, wa gha ya egbe tae Mosis. Ọ ma khẹke ne ohu rherhe gha mu uwa deghẹ emwa ru emwi nọ sọnnọ uwa. Ọ khẹke ne uwa gha mu egbe rriotọ, uwa ghi vbe gha miẹn kue wẹẹ, wa tobọ uwa mwẹ abakuru. (Asan 7:9, 20) Adia ọghe Jehova ẹre ọ khẹke ne uwa gha rhie owẹ lele vbe ọlọghọmwa gha rhiegbe ma. Wa gi ẹmwẹ ne khuẹrhẹ nọ mu ọmwa orhiọn sotọ gha ke uwa unu ladian. (Itan 15:1) Avbe uhunmwuta ẹgbẹe kevbe ediọn ghaa yin vbenian, ẹko ghi gha rhiẹnrhiẹn e Jehova, ọfunmwegbe ghi gha rre iko kevbe ẹgbẹe iran, kevbe wẹẹ, igiemwi esi ne iran rhie yotọ ghi ya emwa ọvbehe gha mwẹ ekhọe ọmẹhẹ. w19.02 8 ¶1; 10 ¶9-10

When Moses was a member of the Egyptian royal family, he was not meek. In fact, he had been so quick-tempered that he killed a man who he judged was acting unfairly. Moses assumed that Jehovah would agree with his actions. Jehovah spent 40 years helping Moses to understand that he needed more than courage to lead the Israelites; he needed to be meek. And to be meek, he also needed to be humble, submissive, and mild. He learned that lesson well and became an excellent overseer. (Ex. 2:11, 12; Acts 7:21-30, 36) Today, family heads and elders do well to imitate Moses. When treated disrespectfully, do not become easily offended. Humbly acknowledge any faults you have. (Eccl. 7:9, 20) Submissively follow Jehovah’s direction on how to handle problems. And always answer mildly. (Prov. 15:1) Family heads and overseers who respond that way please Jehovah, promote peace, and set an example of how to be meek. w19.02 8 ¶1; 10 ¶9-10

Vbọ ye Jesu gha tohan emwa? Jesu keghi kha wẹẹ, “iran ye vbe ohuan ne ẹi mwẹ nọ su ẹre.” Ọ gha kẹ, Jesu bẹghe ẹre wẹẹ, ivbiogue ẹre eso vbuwe iran ghaa khin, kevbe wẹẹ, te iran vbe gha winna wiẹn egbua, iran ke sẹtin kpemehe evbare ẹdẹ ne ẹgbẹe iran. Ughaghe, eso vbuwe iran vbe gha khiẹ rhunmwuda emwa iran ni wulo. Ọ ghaa yerriọ, ọni rhiema wẹẹ, Jesu rẹnrẹn vbene emwi ye iran hẹ rhunmwuda, ọ khọ wẹẹ Jesu vbe werriẹ aro daa usun ọlọghọmwa vberriọ. Amuroro ne Jesu ghaa mwẹ daa emwa ọvbehe ẹre ọ gua re kpa ya rhie ifuẹko ne iran. (Aiz 61:1, 2) Vbe ima miẹn ruẹ vbe igiemwi ọghe Jesu? Vbe na ghee Jesu, te emwa ni lẹgae ima vbe “ye vbe ohuan ne ẹi mwẹ nọ su ẹre.” Iran werriẹ aro daa ọlọghọmwa nibun. Sokpan, ikporhu iyẹn nọ maan ọghe Arriọba ne ima kpe gha sẹtin mu iran orhiọn sotọ. (Arhie 14:6) Nọnaghiyerriọ, vbe na ghee Jesu, ọ khẹke ne ima gha kporhu ma “ivbiogue” kevbe emwa ne ẹi mwẹ iyobọ rhunmwuda itohan ne ima mwẹ daa iran. (Psm 72:13) Ẹnina ne ima mwẹ daa emwa ọvbehe, ẹre ọ gua ima kpa ya ru iyobọ nọ khẹke ne iran. w19.03 21-22 ¶6-7

Note the reason why Jesus felt pity, which can reflect fellow feeling. He observed that the people “were as sheep without a shepherd.” Maybe Jesus saw that some of them were poor and were working long hours to provide for their families. Perhaps others were dealing with the loss of a loved one. If so, Jesus could likely relate to their situation. He may have faced some of these problems himself. Jesus was concerned about others, and he felt moved to bring them a message of comfort. (Isa. 61:1, 2) What do we learn from Jesus’ example? Like Jesus, we are surrounded by people who are “as sheep without a shepherd.” They struggle with many problems. We have what they need​—the Kingdom message. (Rev. 14:6) So in imitation of our Master, we preach the good news because we “have pity on the lowly and the poor.” (Ps. 72:13) We feel for people, and we want to do something to help them. w19.03 21-22 ¶6-7

Emwi wa bun nọ zẹe nọ na khẹke ne ima hoẹmwẹ e Jehova. Irẹn ẹre ọ kpemehe emwi hia ne ima sọyẹnmwẹ ọnrẹn vbe ẹdẹgbegbe, irẹn ẹre ọ vbe ya ima rẹn aro ọmwa ne irẹn khin kevbe emwamwa ọghe irẹn. (Jọn 8:31, 32) E Jehova ẹre ọ mu iko ọghe Ivbiotu e Kristi gbọọ. Iko na, ẹre ima na miẹn adia. Irẹn ẹre ọ vbe ru iyobọ ne ima, ne ima na sẹtin zinegbe ọlọghọmwa ne ima rhirhi gha ye. E Jehova ẹre ọ vbe zẹe ighẹ ima mwẹ ayayẹro ọghe arrọọ etẹbitẹ vbe agbọn ọgbọn nọ dee. (Arhie 21:3, 4) Ma ghaa ru erria yan emwi hia ne Jehova he ru ne ima, ọ ghi gua ima kpa ya sikẹ ọre sayọ. Ẹghẹ nii, ma i khian ghi gha ru emwi nọ sọnnọẹn rhunmwuda ma gele hoẹmwẹ ọnrẹn. Aro ruẹ gha gele gha sotọ vbe afiangbe ne u miẹn vbe obọ e Jehova rhunmwuda adia ọghẹe ne u lele, ahoẹmwọmwa ne u mwẹ daa re ghi gha wegbe sayọ, kevbe wẹẹ, ekhọe hia ẹre u khian ya gha lele adia ọghẹe. Ẹghẹ nii, ẹi mwẹ ero ne Esu gha loo nọ gha ya ruẹ la hin ugamwẹ e Jehova rre. Ya ekhọe ruẹ zomwa rẹn, vbene arrọọ ruẹ khian gha ye hẹ vbe ukpo arriaisẹn ọkpa nọ dee. U gha ya yerre azẹ ne u ru vbe u dinmwiamẹ, u ya obọ sudu wẹẹ, azẹ nọ ghi maan sẹ ẹre u ru! w19.03 6 ¶14; 7 ¶19

We have many reasons to love Jehovah. Not only does he supply the good things we enjoy each day but he also teaches us the truth about himself and his purposes. (John 8:31, 32) He has given us the Christian congregation to guide and support us. He helps us carry our burdens now, and he offers us the hope of living forever in perfect conditions in the future. (Rev. 21:3, 4) When we meditate on how much Jehovah has already done to show that he loves us, we are drawn to love him. And when we love Jehovah, we gain a balanced view of fear. We fear hurting the One we have come to love so much. When you continue to recognize how much you benefit from Jehovah’s guidance, your love for him and his standards will grow. Then nothing Satan offers you will entice you away from serving Jehovah. Imagine yourself a thousand years from now. You will look back on your decision to get baptized as the best decision you ever made! w19.03 6 ¶14; 7 ¶19

Emwa hia vbuwe ẹgbẹe keghi sọyẹnmwẹ deghẹ edọmwadẹ ọghẹe vbuwe ẹgbẹe gbọyẹmwẹ ye emwi. Ọdọ vbe amwẹ ghaa mwẹ ekhọe na ya gbọyẹmwẹ ye emwi, ahoẹmwọmwa ne iran mwẹ daa egbe ghi gha wegbe sayọ, ọ vbe gha khuẹrhẹ ne iran gha yabọ egbe vbe iran gha ru abakuru daa egbe. Okpia gha gele hoẹmwẹ ọvbokhan rẹn, aro ọre keghi sotọ vbe emwi esi nọ ru kevbe ẹmwẹ nọ maan nọ ke ọre unu ladian. Ọ ma fo ye evba, ọ vbe “tian rẹn” yọ. (Itan 31:28) Erriọ okhuo nọ rẹn enegbe vbe ya tian arowa ẹre ye emwi esi nọ ru. Evbibiẹ emọ, de odẹ ne uwa khian ya sẹtin maa ivbi uwa re, ne iran gha kpọnmwẹ ẹse? Wa gha yerre wẹẹ, uwa ẹre ivbi uwa ya egbe taa, vbe ẹmwẹ ne uwa ta kevbe emwi ne uwa ru. Nọnaghiyerriọ, ivbi uwa gha ru emwi esi ne uwa, wa kpọnmwẹ iran yọ. Uwa vbe maa iran re ne iran gha kpọnmwẹ ẹse. Uwa gi iran rẹn wẹẹ, ekhọe ẹre a ya kpọnmwẹ ẹse kevbe wẹẹ, nọ kpọnmwẹ ẹse ẹre ọ wẹẹ na ru irẹn ọvbehe. w19.02 17 ¶14-15

The entire family benefits when each member expresses appreciation. The more marriage mates show gratitude to each other, the closer they become. They also find it easier to forgive each other’s mistakes. A husband who appreciates his wife not only notices the good things she says and does but also “rises up and praises her.” (Prov. 31:28) And a wise wife lets her husband know specifically what she appreciates about him. Parents, how can you teach your children to show appreciation? Remember that your children will imitate what you say and do. So set a good example by saying thank you when your children do things for you. In addition, teach your children to say thank you when people do things for them. Help your children understand that expressing gratitude comes from the heart and that their words can do much good. w19.02 17 ¶14-15

Ẹmwẹ ne Job tae na, suigiẹ yọ wẹẹ, ọ gele mudia ẹse vbe odẹ ọghe orhiọn! Ma gha vbe sẹtin ru vberriọ. Erriọ Esu vbe ya si edọmwadẹ ima evẹn vbe ẹdẹnẹrẹ. Vbe isievẹn na ya kan uwẹ hẹ? E Setan wẹẹ ahoẹmwọmwa ne ima mwẹ dae Osanobua ma sẹ otọ ẹko, rhunmwuda ọni, ma gha werriẹ aro daa edanmwẹ nọ wegbe, ma i khian da imudiase ọghe ima yi. (Job 2:4, 5; Arhie 12:10) Ọna ma sẹ nọ gha ya ima da imudiase ọghe ima yi ra? Ọ wa sẹ! E Jehova mwẹ ilẹkẹtin yan ima wẹẹ ima gha sẹtin mudia gbain vbuwe edanmwẹ nọ wegbe, ọni ẹre ọ si ẹre nọ na kie ẹkpotọ yọ ne Esu danmwẹ ima ghee. Ọ rẹnrẹn wẹẹ ima gha sẹtin ya Esu khian ọmwa ohoghe, ọ vbe yan rẹn wẹẹ irẹn gha ru iyobọ ne ima. (Hib 13:6) U miẹn ukpamuyọmọ nọ hiunsi ne ima mwẹ! Ena ẹre ọ si ẹre nọ na khẹke ne ima da imudiase ọghe ima yi. Akpa na ẹre ọ ru iyobọ ne ima ya gbodan ghee Esu, ẹre ọ vbe ya ima sinmwi oseghe ne ọdakha ọghe Osanobua. w19.02 5 ¶9-10

That is a statement of vital importance. Job refused to give in to Satan’s assault, and we can do the same. Satan makes the same charges about each of us. How are you involved? In effect, he says that you do not really love Jehovah God, that you will stop serving him to save yourself, and that any integrity you have is false! (Job 2:4, 5; Rev. 12:10) How does that make you feel? It is hurtful, is it not? However, think about this: Jehovah trusts you enough to offer you a marvelous opportunity. Jehovah is allowing Satan to test your integrity. Jehovah is confident that you can keep your integrity and help to prove Satan a liar. And He promises to help you do that. (Heb. 13:6) What a privilege to be trusted by the Sovereign of the universe! Do you see why integrity is so important? It enables us to refute Satan’s lies and to uphold our Father’s good name and support his way of ruling. w19.02 5 ¶9-10

Jesu gi avbe ukọ re rẹn edanmwẹ eso ne iran gha werriẹ aro daa. Sokpan, ọ na wẹẹ ne iran gha mwẹ udinmwẹ zẹ vbene irẹn vbe ye. (Jọn 16:1-4a, 33) Te erhuanegbe Jesu ye gha lele ukpowẹ ọghe Jesu vbe ukpo nibun ghi gberra nẹ, iran ke gha rhie udinmwẹ ma, iran na vbe gha mu ọghe emwa ọvbehe ye okaro. Te iran wa gha yi egbe obọ vbe ẹghẹ edanmwẹ uhiẹn vbe arrọọ ọghe iran rre ikpadede. (Hib 10:33, 34) Vbe ẹdẹnẹrẹ, ma vbe ya egbe tae udinmwẹ ọghe Jesu. Vbe igiemwi, ọmwa ne ẹi mwẹ udinmwẹ i sẹtin ru iyobọ ne etẹn ne eghian kpokpo rhunmwuda imudiase ọghe iran. Ugbẹnso, arriọba sẹtin mu etẹn ima khui ba ẹmwẹ emwi ne iran ma na rẹn ọkpa rẹn eva. Emwi vbenian gha sunu, ọ khẹke ne ima hia vbene ẹtin ima sẹ ya sinmwi oseghe ne etẹn ima. (Fil 1:14; Hib 13:19) Odẹ ọvbehe ne ima ya rhie udinmwẹ ma, ọre ne ima na kporhu vbene ima i na “fian afianma.” (Iwinna 14:3) Vbe na ghee Jesu, ma mu egbe ne ima ya kporhu iyẹn nọ maan ọghe Arriọba, ọ gha khọnrẹn wẹẹ emwa zẹ ima kpokpo. w19.01 22-23 ¶8-9

Jesus told the apostles of the trials that lay ahead of them. Then, pointing to his own example, he urged them to “take courage!” (John 16:1-4a, 33) Many years later, Jesus’ disciples were still following his self-sacrificing course and displaying courage. At great cost to themselves, they supported one another in their various trials. (Heb. 10:33, 34) Likewise today, we follow Jesus’ example of showing courage. For instance, it takes courage to assist our brothers who are persecuted because of their faith. At times, our brothers may be unjustly imprisoned. When that happens, we must do all that we can for them, including speaking up in their behalf. (Phil. 1:14; Heb. 13:19) Another way we show courage is by continuing to preach “with boldness.” (Acts 14:3) Like Jesus, we are determined to preach the Kingdom message, even though people may oppose and persecute us. w19.01 22-23 ¶8-9

De emwi nọ gha ru iyobọ nuẹn ya gha zẹ ewanniẹn ni rhie igiọdu ne etẹn vbe iko? Ọ khẹke ne u gha muegbe dọmwadẹ iko yotọ. U gha zẹ ẹghẹ kọ ya gha muegbe iko yotọ ẹse, u gha sẹtin ya udinmwẹ gha zẹ ewanniẹn. (Itan 21:5) De vbene ọ khẹke ne ima ya gha muegbe iko yotọ hẹ? U ke suẹn, ka nọ e Jehova vbe erhunmwu, nọ rhie orhiọn nọhuanrẹn nuẹn. (Luk 11:13; 1 Jọn 5:14) Vbe iyeke ọni, u ghi rhie aro la uhunmwuta ni rrọọ, abọ uhunmwuta, efoto ughughan kevbe avbe ẹkpẹti ughughan na ya maa ima emwi. U gha ghi suẹn gha tie okhuẹn ni rrọọ, hia ne u tie ako ọghe Evbagbẹn Nọhuanrẹn na sunu yi. Ru erria yan emwi ne u tie, katekate ako ne u hoo ne u zẹ ewanniẹn yi. U gha muegbe iko yotọ ẹse, ẹre u khian na miẹn ere vbọ sẹ, kevbe wẹẹ, u vbe sẹtin ya udinmwẹ zẹ ewanniẹn.—2 Kọr 9:6. w19.01 9 ¶6; 11-12 ¶13-15

What can help you to give encouraging comments at the meetings? Most important is that you prepare for each meeting. When you plan ahead and prepare well, you will feel more confident about commenting. (Prov. 21:5) What is involved in preparing well for the meeting? Begin each study session by asking Jehovah to give you holy spirit. (Luke 11:13; 1 John 5:14) Then take a few minutes to look over the lesson. Analyze the title, subheadings, illustrations, and teaching boxes. As you now study each paragraph, read as many of the cited scriptures as you can. Meditate on the information, giving special attention to points you wish to comment on. The better you prepare, the more you will benefit and the easier it may be for you to comment.​—2 Cor. 9:6. w19.01 9 ¶6; 11-12 ¶13-15

Ne Jehova na wẹẹ ne Habakọk gbẹn emwi nọ rre ọre orhiọn yotọ, ọ mwẹ emwi ne kpataki nọ maa ima re, ọni ọre wẹẹ: Osanobua ma hoo ne ohan gha mu ima vbe ima ghaa rre uwu ọlọghọmwa, ọ hoo ne ima gha fannọ otọ ẹko ima ma irẹn vbe erhunmwu. (Psm 50:15; 62:8) E Habakọk keghi mu ẹtin yan Osanobua, ọ na vbe sikẹ ọre vbe na ghee Ọse kevbe vbene ọmọ ya sikẹ Erhae. E Habakọk ma gha si osi ra nọ hẹnhẹn egbe yan irẹnmwi ọghe obọ re. Ọ keghi tama Osanobua emwi nọ kpokpo irẹn vbe orhiọn. Igiemwi esi ẹre ọ rhie yotọ ne ima. E Jehova nọ re Osa nọ họn erhunmwu wa vbe hoo ne ima gha tama irẹn vbe erhunmwu emwi hia nọ kpokpo ima. (Psm 65:2) Ma ghaa ru ọna, ma ghi gele do bẹghe vbene Osanobua ya họn erhunmwu ima hẹ kevbe odẹ nọ ya fu ima ẹko rre. (Psm 73:23, 24) Ọ ghi ru iyobọ ne ima ya rẹn aro ne irẹn ya ghee ọlọghọmwa ne ima la gberra. Vbene ẹmwata, erhunmwu ne ima na gie Jehova keghi re odẹ kpataki ne ima ya rhiẹre ma wẹẹ ima mu ẹtin yan rẹn. w18.11 13 ¶2; 14 ¶5-6

By inspiring Habakkuk to write down his concerns, Jehovah provided us with an important object lesson: We must not be afraid to tell Him about our concerns or doubts. Indeed, he kindly invites us to pour out our heart to him in prayer. (Ps. 50:15; 62:8) Habakkuk took the initiative to draw close to Jehovah, his trusted Friend and Father. Habakkuk did not just fret over his situation, relying on his own understanding. Instead, he prayed about his feelings and worries, setting a good example for us. Moreover, Jehovah, the Hearer of prayer, invites us to show our trust by prayerfully sharing our concerns with him. (Ps. 65:2) Doing so will help us to experience Jehovah’s response​—his warm embrace by means of his kind guidance. (Ps. 73:23, 24) He will help us to know his thoughts no matter what afflicts us. Our heartfelt prayers are one of the deepest expressions of our trust in God. w18.11 13 ¶2; 14 ¶5-6

Igbama kevbe eniwanrẹn ẹre Devid ghaa gu mu obọ. U ye yerre, eni ọse ne khuankhuankhuan ne Devid ghaa mwẹ ra? Eni ẹnrẹn ọre Jonatan. E Baibol gi ima rẹn wẹẹ, ọse ọghe obọ ma miẹn uhunmwu ẹi vbiẹ ẹre Devid vbe Jonatan ghaa khin. Uwẹ kue rẹn wẹẹ, ọ gberra ukpo 30 ne Jonatan ya diẹn Devid? Vbọ mobọ ya iran sikẹ egbe sẹrriọ? Ọ keghi re amuẹtinyan ne iran mwẹ daa Osanobua, iran vbe gha rhie ọghọ ne egbe. Ẹi vbe ọni ọkpa, udinmwẹ ne iran eva rhie ma, vbe iran gu eghian Osanobua khọn, vbe ya iran sikẹ egbe sayọ. (1 Sam 13:3; 14:13; 17:48-50; 18:1) Vbe na ghee Devid kevbe Jonatan, ọ wa sẹ ima ọyẹnmwẹ ne ima na zẹ ọse ni hoẹmwẹ e Jehova kevbe ni mu ẹtin yan rẹn. Ukpo nibun ẹre ọ he ye na, ne Kiera ke ga Osanobua. Ọ keghi kha wẹẹ: “I zẹ ọse nibun vbe ehe ughughan vbe uhunmwu otagbọn.” U ghaa zẹ ọse vbenian, u ghi do bẹghe vbene Ẹmwẹ Ọghe Osanobua kevbe orhiọn nọhuanrẹn ọghẹe ya ku ima ku gbe hẹ. w18.12 26 ¶11-13

The psalmist David did not limit his circle of friends to just his peers. Can you recall the name of a “majestic” one who became his dear friend? His name was Jonathan. In fact, their friendship was one of the most beautiful recorded in the Scriptures. Did you know, however, that Jonathan was about 30 years older than David? What, then, was the basis for their friendship? Faith in God, mutual respect, and seeing each other’s courage as they fought God’s enemies. (1 Sam. 13:3; 14:13; 17:48-50; 18:1) Like David and Jonathan, we too find “great delight” in loving those who love Jehovah and who show their faith in him. Kiera, who has served God for years, says, “I’ve made friends with people from around the world, people of many different backgrounds and cultures.” When you broaden out in this way, you will see clear evidence of the uniting power of God’s Word and spirit. w18.12 26 ¶11-13

De emwi na ye uyinmwẹ alama oghẹ kha? Ọna keghi dekaẹn uyinmwẹ esakan ughughan nọ gbodan ghee emwamwa ọghe orọnmwẹ, vbe na ghee, igbiragia, ne ikpia ra ikhuo na fi owẹ ye oha, ne emwa ni ma he ru orọnmwẹ na ru emwi ọdọ vbe amwẹ, ne ikpia ikpia kevbe ne ikhuo ikhuo na lovbiẹ ke egbe kẹ kevbe ne emwa na gu aranmwẹ ru emwi ọdọ vbe amwẹ. Deghẹ okpia nọ ru orọnmwẹ nẹ na ru oghẹ, ọvbokhan rẹn mwẹ asẹ nọ khian ya sọ ebe orọnmwẹ, ọ sẹtin vbe wẹẹ irẹn i ru vberriọ. Jesu ma kha wẹẹ, okpia ra okhuo gha ru oghẹ, (por·neiʹa) te ọ wa khẹke ne ọvbokhan rẹn ra arowa re nọ ma rẹn ọkpa rẹn eva, sọ ebe orọnmwẹ. Vbe igiemwi, okhuo sẹtin kha wẹẹ, irẹn gha ye rọnmwẹ arowa re, agharhemiẹn wẹẹ, ọ fi owẹ ye oha. Okhuo na sẹtin ye hoẹmwẹ arowa re, ọ vbe muegbe nọ ya yabọe. Ẹghẹ nii, iran eva ghi ku obọ gbe ya dọlọ owa iran yi. Vbene ẹmwata, okhuo gha sọ ebe orọnmwẹ, ọ ma na dọlegbe ru orọnmwẹ, ọ gha werriẹ aro daa edanmwẹ eso. Vbọ khian ya gha miẹn evbare ẹdẹ hẹ kevbe emwi eso nọ khẹke okhuo nọ rre owa ọdọ? Nọ dekaẹn emwi ọdọ vbe amwẹ vbe vbo? Ẹi re irẹn ọkpa ẹre ọ khian ghi gha rre uwu ohioro vberriọ? Deghẹ ọ mwẹ emọ, ọ gha sọ ebe orọnmwẹ, ọ gha lọghọ ne emọ nii sẹtin mudia gbain vbe odẹ ọghe ẹmwata ra? (1 Kọr 7:14) Vbene ẹmwata, ọdọ ra amwẹ nọ sọ ebe orọnmwẹ, gha werriẹ aro daa isievẹn eso. w18.12 12 ¶10-11

The expression “sexual immorality” covers a range of sexual sins outside of marriage: adultery, prostitution, sex relations between unmarried individuals, homosexuality, and bestiality. If, for example, a married man engages in sexual immorality, his wife can decide whether to divorce him or not. Significantly, Jesus did not say that a mate’s immorality (por·neiʹa) must absolutely lead to divorce. For example, a wife might choose to maintain the marriage despite her husband’s having been immoral. She might still love him; she might be willing to forgive him and work with him to improve their marriage. Realistically, if she got a divorce but did not remarry, she would face challenges. What of her material and sexual needs? What about loneliness? Are there children to consider? (1 Cor. 7:14) Clearly, the divorced innocent one would face serious issues. w18.12 12 ¶10-11

Emwi dan i yẹẹ Jehova. (Aiz 61:8) Osanobua rẹnrẹn wẹẹ, rhunmwuda ne ima na re emwa ni ma gba, ọ keghi lọghọ ne ima gha ru emwi esi vbe ẹghẹ hia, ọrheyerriọ, ọ hoo ne ima gha khuiwu emwi dan. Ma ghaa ru erria yan evbọzẹe ne Jehova na khuiwu emwi dan, ọ ghi ru iyobọ ne ima ya gha ghee emwi vbene irẹn ghee ẹre, ọ vbe ye ima mudia gbain vbe ima gha werriẹ aro daa edanmwẹ nọ gha ya ima ru emwi dan. Ma ghaa khuiwu emwi dan, ọ ghi ru iyobọ ne ima ya rherhe rẹn emwi eso ne ẹi maan, ọ gha khọnrẹn wẹẹ, e Baibol ma wa ya unu kaẹn emwi vberriọ. Vbe igiemwi, ọ mwẹ iku oghẹ ọkpa ne ebo tie ẹre “lap dancing,” nọ wa rre atẹ nia vbe ehe nibun vbe uhunmwu otagbọn. Te ọ kẹ kherhe ne emwa ni ku iku na wa bannuan. Emwa eso sẹtin kha wẹẹ ọ ma de emwi nọ rhiae, rhunmwuda, ai wa gu ọmwa ọvbehe ru emwi ọdọ vbe amwẹ. Vbọrhirhighayehẹ, de aro ne Jehova nọ khuiwu emwi dan hia ya ghee emwi vberriọ? Aro ne Jehova ya ghee emwi, ẹre ọ khẹke ne ima ya gha ghee ẹre. Ọ khẹke ne ima gha dia egbe ima, ne ima mieke na sẹtin khian rree ne emwi dan.—Rom 12:9. w18.11 25 ¶11-12

Jehovah hates unrighteousness. (Isa. 61:8) While he knows that we have some wrong inclinations because of inherited imperfection, he exhorts us to cultivate similar hatred for unrighteousness. Meditating on why Jehovah detests badness will help us make his view our own, giving us added strength to resist wrongdoing. Cultivating Jehovah’s view of unrighteousness will also help us identify certain practices as wrong, even though they are not specifically mentioned in God’s Word. For example, lap dancing is a form of lewd conduct that is becoming more common in the world. Some might excuse such conduct, reasoning that it is not the same as outright sexual relations. But do such actions reflect the thinking of God, who abhors every kind of badness? Let us stay far from wrongdoing by cultivating self-control as well as an abhorrence for what Jehovah hates.​—Rom. 12:9. w18.11 25 ¶11-12

Eyan nọ rre ako na wa ru ekpataki sẹrriọ wẹẹ, igbaha ẹre ukọ Pọl ya unu kaan rẹn vbe ebe ughughan ni rre Baibol. (Rom 1:17; Gal 3:11; Hib 10:38) Gi ima gha mwẹ ilẹkẹtin ne ẹi beghe wẹẹ, ma gha ya egbe kọ Osanobua vbuwe ọlọghọmwa ne ima rhirhi gha ye, ma gha miẹn vbene Osanobua khian ya mu eyan rẹn hia sẹ. E Jehova hoo ne ima rhie aro gberra emwi ne ima la gberra nia, ne ima yaro ye afiangbe ni de vbe odaro. Ma hia ni rrọọ vbe ẹdẹnẹrẹ gha miẹn emwi kpataki ruẹ vbe ebe Habakọk. E Jehova gha ya arrọọ ọghe etẹbitẹ fiangbe emwa ni mu ẹtin yan irẹn. Nọnaghiyerriọ, gi amuẹtinyan ọghe ima gha wegbe sayọ vbuwe ọlọghọmwa ne ima rhirhi gha ye. E Jehova ru iyobọ ne Habakọk, ọ gha vbe ru iyobọ ne ima. Osanobua hoo ne ima ya izinegbe gha diakhẹ ẹghẹ ne irẹn khian ya mu Arriọba ọghẹe gbọọ vbe uhunmwu otagbọn na. Vbe ẹghẹ nii, emwa ọmẹhẹ ghi gha sọyẹmwẹ vbe agbọn ne mose mose.—Mat 5:5; Hib 10:36-39. w18.11 16 ¶15-17

The apostle Paul saw Jehovah’s assurance as so significant that he quoted this verse three times! (Rom. 1:17; Gal. 3:11; Heb. 10:38) Whatever difficulties the righteous one may suffer, he will by his faith and trust live to see the fulfillment of God’s purposes. Jehovah tells us to look beyond the present. The book of Habakkuk provides a powerful lesson for all of us living in these last days. Jehovah extends his promise of life to any righteous person who displays faith and trust in Him. Let us continue to strengthen our faith and trust in God, no matter what distress and anxiety we face. Through Habakkuk, Jehovah assures us that He will support and deliver us. He kindly asks us to trust in him and to wait patiently for his appointed time when, under God’s Kingdom, the whole earth will be filled with his happy and mild-tempered worshippers.​—Matt. 5:5; Heb. 10:36-39. w18.11 16-17 ¶15-17

Vbe orre nokaro, emwa eso ni ka gha re erhuanegbe Jesu na vbe kpa hin odẹ ọghe ẹmwata rre. Vbe igiemwi, Jesu ghi rri evbare ne ọkhọngborrie emwa nẹ vbe odẹ ọghe ọyunnuan, iran na lelẹe fian Okun e Galili rra. Evba nii, ẹre ọ na ta emwi nọ ya egbe wọọ iran. Ọ na kha wẹẹ: “Vbe ẹi re te uwa rri efun egbe Ovbi Ọmwa ne uwa vbe wọn esagiẹn ọnrẹn, wa i sẹtin gha mwẹ arrọọ vbe uwu uwa.” Ne iran gha te ya nọ Jesu emwi nọ ya ẹmwẹ na kha, iran keghi kha wẹẹ: ‘Ẹmwẹ na wegbe gbe, de ọmwa nọ gha miẹn ehọ ya họẹn?’ “Rhunmwuda ọnọna, ni bun vbe uwu avbe erhuanegbe ẹre keghi werriegbe, iran ma ghi lelẹe.” (Jọn 6:53-66) Vbe ẹdẹnẹrẹ, etẹn eso wa vbe kpa hin otu e Jehova rre. Ọna keghi re emwi nọ da ọmwa. Eso keghi kpa rhunmwuda ẹmwẹ ne ọkpa vbe usun etẹn ni su vbe otu e Jehova tae ra rhunmwuda uyinmwẹ nọ yinrin. Eso yevbe kpa rhunmwuda adia ne a rhie ne iran ra rhunmwuda ẹzọ ne iran vbe ọtẹn gba gui. w18.11 9 ¶3-5

In the first century, some who initially responded favorably to the teachings of Jesus failed to continue walking in the truth. For example, after a large crowd had been fed in a miraculous way by Jesus, the crowd followed him to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. There, Jesus said something that startled them: “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you have no life in yourselves.” Instead of asking Jesus to explain, they were stumbled by his words and said: “This speech is shocking; who can listen to it?” As a result, “many of his disciples went off to the things behind and would no longer walk with him.” (John 6:53-66) Sadly, some today have failed to hold on to the truth. Some were stumbled by what a prominent brother said or did. Others were offended by Scriptural counsel they received, or they let go of the truth because of a personality clash with a fellow Christian. w18.11 9 ¶3-5

Deghẹ ima ma rẹn evba gu ru afiwerriẹ eso vbe otu e Jehova, ọ khẹke ne ima yerre vbene Kristi ya su eguọmwadia Osanobua hẹ vbe ẹghẹ Jọsua kevbe orre nokaro. Ke ẹghẹ Jọsua kevbe orre nokaro, Jesu ma hannọ eso vbuwe eguọmwadia Osanobua nọ gha rhie adia ne iran, iran hia ẹre ọ rhie adia na. Ọna keghi ya amuẹtinyan kevbe akugbe ne iran mwẹ wegbe sayọ. (Hib 13:8) “Ọguọmwadia esi kevbe ne ọ wan” wa kpemehe evbare orhiọn ne ima vbe ẹghẹ nọ khẹke. Ọna keghi re osẹ nọ rhiẹre ma wẹẹ, Jesu gbaroghe ima vbe odẹ ọghe orhiọn. (Mat 24:45) Ma ghaa bẹghe odẹ nọ maan ne Kristi ya su ima, ọ ghi ya ima gele rẹn wẹẹ, ọ hoo ne ima deziẹn vbe odẹ ọghe orhiọn. E Kristi vbe ru iyobọ ne ima ya rhie aro tua iwinna ikporhu iyẹn nọ maan, nọ re iwinna nọ ghi ru ekpataki sẹ vbe ẹdẹnẹrẹ.—Mak 13:10. w18.10 25 ¶13-16

When we do not fully understand the reasons for some organizational changes, we do well to reflect on how Christ exercised his leadership in the past. Whether in Joshua’s day or in the first century, Christ has always provided wise direction to protect God’s people as a whole, to strengthen their faith, and to maintain unity among God’s servants. (Heb. 13:8) Jesus’ loving concern for our spiritual welfare is clearly reflected in the timely direction given by “the faithful and discreet slave.” (Matt. 24:45) When we discern Christ’s direction, we sense his keen interest in our spiritual advancement. In addition to caring for our spiritual needs, Christ helps us to keep our focus on the most important work being done on earth today​—our preaching activity.​—Mark 13:10. w18.10 25 ¶13-16

Vbe ebe 2 Samuẹl 16:5-13, e Devid wa rhie igiemwi esi yotọ vbe nọ dekaẹn a dia egbe ọmwa. Vbe okha na, e Simẹi ne ọtien Ọba e Sọl ẹre ọ ghaa rhovbiẹ Devid kevbe eguọmwadia re, ọ na gha filo ugbe gbe iran, ọ na vbe gha zẹ ebubẹ ku iran. E Devid te mwẹ asẹ nọ gha ya gbe Simẹi rua, sokpan ọ keghi mwẹ izinegbe. Vbọzẹe ne Devid na sẹtin dia egbe ẹre? Uhunmwuta ọghe Psalm 3 rhiẹre ma wẹẹ, ẹghẹ ne Devid ya gha lẹẹ khian rhunmwuda Absalọm, ẹre ọ ya gbẹn Psalm 3. Ẹghẹ ibavbaro vbenian ẹre Simẹi ya gha kpe amẹ isikan ku e Devid. Ọrheyerriọ, Devid na sẹtin gbe ibiẹ rrie. Vbọ ru iyobọ nẹẹn? Vbe Psalm 3:4, Devid keghi kha wẹẹ: “I kpe tie Nọyaẹnmwa. Ọ keghi wanniẹn mwẹ.” Ma ghaa rre ibavbaro vberriọ, ọ khẹke ne ima nọ e Jehova vbe erhunmwu ne ọ ya orhiọn nọhuanrẹn ru iyobọ ne ima. Deghẹ ọ lọghọ ne ima yabọ ọmwa nọ ru ima khọ ra ọ lọghọ ne ima dia egbe ima vbe ọmwa gha ru emwi nọ sọnnọ ima, e Jehova gha sẹtin ru iyobọ ne ima deghẹ ima na nọ rẹn vbe erhunmwu. w18.09 6-7 ¶16-17

A remarkable example of showing self-control when we are provoked can be found at 2 Samuel 16:5-13. David and his servants endured reproach and physical assault by Shimei, a relative of King Saul’s. David did so despite having the power to put an end to it. How did David muster up the strength to control his spirit? The superscription of Psalm 3 indicates that it was composed when David “was fleeing from his son Absalom.” Verses 1 and 2 fit events described in chapter 16 of Second Samuel. Then Psalm 3:4 highlights David’s confidence: “I will call aloud to Jehovah, and he will answer me.” We too can pray when under attack. In response, Jehovah provides his holy spirit, which can help us to endure. Can you think of a situation in which you need to exercise self-restraint or freely forgive unwarranted animosity? Are you confident that Jehovah can see your affliction and bestow a blessing? w18.09 6-7 ¶16-17

Ọ khẹke ne ima gele rẹn aro emwa ni rre ẹdogbo ne ima na kporhu, ne ima mieke na sẹtin gha ya obọ esi mu iran vbe ẹghẹ hia. Ma ghaa kporhu iyẹn nọ maan, ma ghi yerre wẹẹ, a ma gie na tie ima. Ọna ẹre ọ zẹe ne ọ na khẹke ne ima gha kporhu vbe ẹghẹ ne iran gha ya miẹn obọ ya danmwehọ. (Mat 7:12) Vbe igiemwi, deghẹ emwa i rherhe rhiọrre vbe ẹdẹ uzọla nekherhe kevbe nọkhua vbe ako ne ima na kporhu, ma sẹtin suẹn ikporhu adesẹ orere vbe ẹghẹ owiẹ, ma sẹtin vbe mu otuẹ gie emwa ne ima gu tie Baibol ni rhiọrre nẹ. Emwa nibun i miẹn ẹghẹ vbe ẹghẹ ne ima ghi ye na, ọni ẹre ọ si ẹre ne ọ ma na khẹke ne ima kpẹ gbe vbe ima ghaa kporhu ma ọmwa, katekate vbe ẹghẹ okaro. (1 Kọr 9:20-23) Emwa gha bẹghe ẹre wẹẹ, ima i kpẹ gbe rhunmwuda ima rẹnrẹn wẹẹ iran mwẹ emwi ne iran ru, ekhọe hia ẹre iran khian ya gha danmwehọ ima, vbe ima gha werriegbe mu otuẹ gi iran. Ọ khẹke ne ima gha rhie akpa ọghe orhiọn nọhuanrẹn ma vbe ima ghaa rre iwinna ikporhu iyẹn nọ maan. Ma ghaa ru ọna, te ima rhiẹre ma wẹẹ, emwa ni gu Osanobua winna ẹre ima khin. Osanobua sẹtin ya ima ru iyobọ ne emwa ọvbehe ya miẹn odẹ ọghe ẹmwata yi.—1 Kọr 3:6, 7. w18.09 32 ¶15-17

When witnessing, we should always be considerate and respectful, which includes getting to know the local people well. Remember that when we go from door to door, we are uninvited guests. How important, then, that we call at a time when people might be more inclined to converse! (Matt. 7:12) For example, do people in your territory like to sleep longer on weekends? If so, you may be able to start your ministry by doing street work, public witnessing, or return visits on people you know will be up and about. Many people are very busy, so it may be appropriate to keep your visits brief, at least initially. (1 Cor. 9:20-23) When people see that we are aware of their circumstances or busy schedules, they may be more willing to have us call back. Clearly, the fruitage of God’s spirit should be reflected in our ministry. When it is, we truly become “God’s fellow workers”​—even a means by which Jehovah may draw someone to the truth.​—1 Cor. 3:6, 7. w18.09 32 ¶15-17

De vbene ufumwẹ ya ya ọmwa ghọghọ hẹ? Emwa nibun ghaa mwẹ irẹnmwi nọ gbae ọghe Baibol nẹ, iran ghi fi uyinmwẹ werriẹ. Ọ mwẹ ẹghẹ ne aro emwa vbenian ya gha kpannọ ugiọnmwẹ erhẹn. Sokpan iran i ghi yerriọ nia, rhunmwuda, iran mu akpa ọghe ọgbọn yọ nẹ. Te iran ghi rhie ẹnina, itohan, imuegberriotọ, ufumwẹ kevbe izinegbe ma. (Kọl 3:9-12) Afiwerriẹ na, ẹre ọ ghi ya iran mwẹ ọfunmwegbe kevbe oghọghọ. Yevbesọni, Osanobua yan rẹn wẹẹ, emwa vbenian ẹre ọ khian yin agbọn na vbe etẹbitẹ. (Psm 37:8-10, 29) De odẹ ne emwa ni fu khian ya rri agbọn na vbe ukhu? Emwa ne a hannọ zẹ gha rri agbọn na vbe ukhu vbe iran gha suẹn gha kha yan agbọn na zẹvbe ọba kevbe ohẹn. (Arhie 20:6) Ẹbo emwa nibun ne ẹi rrie ẹrinmwi gha vbe rri agbọn na vbe ukhu. De odẹ nọ khin? Te iran khian yin agbọn na vbe etẹbitẹ. Iran ghi vbe gha sọyẹnmwẹ vbọ, zẹvbe emwa ni gbae. w18.09 19 ¶8-9

How can being mild-tempered contribute to happiness? After coming to an accurate knowledge of the truth, individuals change. At one time, they may have been harsh, quarrelsome, and aggressive. But now they have clothed themselves with “the new personality” and display “the tender affections of compassion, kindness, humility, mildness, and patience.” (Col. 3:9-12) As a result, they now enjoy a peaceful, loving, and happier life. Furthermore, God’s Word promises that such ones will “inherit the earth.” (Ps. 37:8-10, 29) In what sense do the mild-tempered “inherit the earth”? Jesus’ spirit-anointed disciples inherit the earth when they rule over it as kings and priests. (Rev. 20:6) Millions of others who do not have the heavenly calling, however, will inherit the earth in the sense that they will be allowed to live here forever in perfection, peace, and happiness. w18.09 19 ¶8-9

Vbe nọ dekaẹn ọna, e Jehova ẹre ọ rhie igiemwi nọ ghi maan sẹ yotọ. (Gẹn 18:32; Jọs 10:14) Ma gha miẹn emwi ruẹ vbe emwi nọ rre Ẹksodọs 32:11-14. Ẹi re te Jehova ghaa gualọ adia ọghe Mosis, sokpan ọ na gi ẹre ta ẹmwẹ nọ rre ọre orhiọn. Ai miẹn ọmwa nọ hoo nọ gha danmwehọ ọmwa ne iziro ọghẹe la ghee ihan vbe ẹghẹ hia. Sokpan e Jehova i yerriọ, ọ keghi danmwehọ emwa nagbọn ni ya amuẹtinyan na erhunmwu gie ẹre. E Jehova keghi re Osa nọ mu egbe rriotọ, ọni ẹre ọ si ẹre nọ na rhie ehọ ne eguọmwadia re ta yi vbe na ghee Ebraham, Rekiẹl, Mosis, Jọsua, Manoa, Elaija kevbe Hẹzekaia. Inọta eso nọ khẹke ne dọmwadẹ ima nọ egbe ẹre ọre wẹẹ, ‘Ẹi re te ọ khẹke ne I gha rhie ọghọ ne etẹn vbe iko, I vbe gha lele azẹvbiro ọghe iran deghẹ esa rrọọ? Ọ mwẹ ọtẹn vbuwe ẹgbẹe ra vbuwe iko nọ khẹke ne I ru iyobọ na ra? Deghẹ ọ rrọọ, de iyobọ nọ khẹke ne I ru nẹẹn?’—Gẹn 30:6; Giọg 13:9; 1 Ọba 17:22; 2 Krọ 30:20. w18.09 6 ¶14-15

Jehovah himself sets the superlative example in this regard. (Gen. 18:32; Josh. 10:14) Consider what we can learn from the interchange recorded at Exodus 32:11-14. Although not needing Moses’ input, Jehovah gave Moses an opportunity to reveal how he felt. What human would listen at length to the reasoning of someone who has displayed faulty thinking and then act on that person’s word? Yet, Jehovah listens patiently to humans who call on him in faith. Each of us does well to ask: ‘If Jehovah can stoop down to deal with people and listen to them as he did with Abraham, Rachel, Moses, Joshua, Manoah, Elijah, and Hezekiah, should I not be better at honoring all my brothers, dignifying them, listening to their ideas, and even acting on their good ideas? Does someone in my congregation or in my family deserve my attention right now? What should I do about that? What will I do about that?’​—Gen. 30:6; Judg. 13:9; 1 Ki. 17:22; 2 Chron. 30:20. w18.09 6 ¶14-15

Ọ keghi lọghọ ne a gha zẹ emwi obọ deghẹ emwa ni rẹn ọghe enegbe iran ọkpa ẹre ọ lẹga ima. Vbọrhirhighayehẹ, Jesu khare wẹẹ iyi eva ni ghi hiunsi sẹ ọre ne ima ya ekhọe hia hoẹmwẹ e Jehova kevbe ne ima hoẹmwẹ ogieva ima vbene ima hoẹmwẹ egbe ima. (Mak 12:28-31) Emwa ni hoẹmwẹ e Jehova keghi ya egbe taa re. E Jehova zẹ emwi obọ, erriọ Jesu vbe ye. Iran hoo ne ima vbe gha zẹ emwi obọ ne ima mieke na gha ghọghọ. Ma gha ya ekhọe hia rhiegbe ye ugamwẹ Osanobua, ima na vbe gha ru ẹse ne emwa ọvbehe, te ima rhie uyi ne Osanobua. Ọna gha ya ima miẹn afiangbe vbe obọ e Jehova. Etẹn nibun wa hia vbe nọ dekaẹn ẹse ne a ru ne emwa ọvbehe katekate etẹn ne a gba ga. (Gal 6:10) Wa ghẹ gi egbe ẹse ne a ru wọọ uwa rhunmwuda ọyẹnmwẹ ẹre a lae miẹn. Ọ gha sẹ ẹghẹ, emwa gha gbọyẹmwẹ yọ. w18.08 22 ¶19-20

It can be a challenge to maintain a generous spirit when we are surrounded by people who put their own interests ahead of those of others. However, Jesus stated that the two greatest commandments are to love Jehovah with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength and to love our neighbor as ourselves. (Mark 12:28-31) Those who love Jehovah imitate him. Jehovah gives to others, and so does Jesus. And they recommend that we do the same, for it will make us truly happy. If we strive to manifest this generous spirit in our dealings with both God and neighbor, we will bring honor to Jehovah and benefit ourselves and others. No doubt you are already striving to give of yourself to help others, especially fellow believers. (Gal. 6:10) If you continue to do so, you will surely be loved and appreciated, and you will be happy as a result. w18.08 22 ¶19-20

Jehova i gbe ewanmwẹ ghee obọ ọkpa. Aro ọkpa ẹre Osanobua ya ghee emwa hia ni ke ehe ughughan rre vbe uhunmwu otagbọn. Ọmwa ke ọmwa nọ ru ahoo ọghe Osanobua, te Osanobua miẹn ọnrẹn yi. (Gal 3:26-28; Arhie 7:9, 10) Ma hia rẹnrẹn ighẹ ẹmwata na khin. Sokpan, deghẹ otọ ẹvbo ra ẹgbẹe ne a na ya aro gbe emwa ọvbehe re ẹre uwẹ na waan, u sẹtin gha roro ẹre wẹẹ, ui gbe ewanmwẹ ghee obọ ọkpa. Vbọrhirhighayehẹ, u sẹtin ye gha mwẹ uyinmwẹ vberriọ. E Pita tobọre yin uyinmwẹ vberriọ agharhemiẹn wẹẹ, irẹn ẹre Jehova loo ro ya ru iyobọ ne emwa ọvbehe ya rẹn wẹẹ irẹn i gbe ewanmwẹ ghee obọ ọkpa. (Gal 2:11-14) De vbene ima khian ya sẹtin gha bu ohiẹn ata? Ọ khẹke ne ima ya Ẹmwẹ Osanobua zanzan egbe ima ghee ne ima mieke na rẹn deghẹ ima ye ya aro gbe emwa ọvbehe re. (Psm 119:105) Emwa ọvbehe ni bẹghe uyinmwẹ vbenian vbe egbe ima gha rhie adia ne ima, ọ khẹke ne ima miẹn ọnrẹn yi. (Gal 2:11, 14) A sẹtin miẹn wẹẹ uyinmwẹ vbenian gbọzinian nẹ vbe ekhọe ima, ẹghẹ nii, ma i ghi rẹn ẹghẹ ne ima ya rhiẹre ma. w18.08 9 ¶5-6

Jehovah places no significance on racial, ethnic, national, tribal, or linguistic differences. Any man or woman who fears God and does what is right is acceptable to him. (Gal. 3:26-28; Rev. 7:9, 10) No doubt, you acknowledge that this is true. But what if you have grown up in a land or in a home filled with prejudice? While you might see yourself as being impartial, deep inside, prejudice may linger. Even Peter, who had the privilege of revealing Jehovah’s impartiality, later manifested prejudice. (Gal. 2:11-14) How can we stop judging by the outward appearance? We need to examine ourselves carefully in the light of God’s Word to see if we are holding on to any prejudiced thoughts or feelings. (Ps. 119:105) We might also need loving help from others who may see prejudiced attitudes in us, even if we cannot see them in ourselves. (Gal. 2:11, 14) It could be that these attitudes are so ingrained in us that we are not conscious of them. w18.08 9 ¶5-6

Nọ egbuẹ: ‘Emwa ọvbehe bẹghe ẹre wẹẹ, ekhọe hia ẹre I ya ga e Jehova ra? Mẹ ya oghọghọ tama emwa ọvbehe wẹẹ, Osẹe Jehova ẹre I khin ra?’ Ẹko i khian rhiẹnrhiẹn e Jehova hiehie, deghẹ ohan ra ekhue i gi ima tama emwa ọvbehe wẹẹ, eguọmwadia re ẹre ima khin. (Psm 119:46; Mak 8:38) Etẹn eso keghi ya egbe tae emwa ni rre uwu agbọn ne orhiọn dan ọghe agbọn Esu loo. Te ọ ghi lọghọ na rẹn alughaẹn nọ rre uwu ẹkpo iran kevbe emwa ne ẹi ga e Jehova. (1 Kọr 2:12) Orhiọn dan nọ loo vbe agbọn Esu ẹre ọ si ẹre ne emwa na rhie aro tua emwi ikpakpa. (Ẹfis 2:3) Vbe igiemwi, vbene a bu ima ude sẹ ne ima gha mu egbe ẹse, te etẹn ye ya egbe tae emwa ni rre uwu agbọn vbe egbe ne a mu. Iran ghi yọ ukpọn ne piẹnpiẹnpiẹn, ukpọn ne tebe kevbe ukpọn na la bẹghe uwu egbe ọmwa gha die iko. Eto ọghe wa do ghee ẹre etẹn nikpia eso gbe, ẹre etẹn nikhuo eso vbe ru. (1 Tim 2:9, 10) Rhunmwuda ọni, iran ghaa rre uwu ẹbu, ai ghi rẹn nọ re eguọmwadia e Jehova vbọ.—Jems 4:4. w18.07 24-25 ¶11-12

Ask yourself: ‘Is my complete allegiance to Jehovah evident to others? Do I look for opportunities to identify myself as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses?’ Jehovah would be deeply saddened if after he has selected us as his people, we were to hesitate to let others know that we belong to him. (Ps. 119:46; Mark 8:38) Sad to say, some individuals have blurred the distinction between their serving God and their not serving him by imitating “the spirit of the world.” (1 Cor. 2:12) That is a spirit that caters to ‘the desires of one’s flesh.’ (Eph. 2:3) For example, despite all the counsel that has been given on the subject, some still prefer styles of dress and grooming that are immodest. They wear tight-fitting and revealing clothing, even to Christian gatherings. Or they have adopted extreme haircuts and hairdos. (1 Tim. 2:9, 10) As a result, when they are in a crowd, it may be difficult to tell who belongs to Jehovah and who is “a friend of the world.”​—Jas. 4:4. w18.07 24-25 ¶11-12

Odẹ ọkpa ne ima hia ya re etẹn ọre wẹẹ, ivbi Adam ẹre ima hia khin. (Iwinna 17:26) Ẹi re ọni ọkpa. Jesu gi erhuanegbe ẹre rẹn wẹẹ, etẹn nikpia kevbe etẹn nikhuo ẹre iran khin rhunmwuda, iran yayi wẹẹ, e Jehova ọre Erha iran nọ rre ẹrinmwi. (Mat 12:50) Yevbesọni, iyayi ọkpa ne iran mwẹ kevbe ahoẹmwọmwa ne iran mwẹ daa egbe ẹre ọ ku iran kugbe zẹvbe ẹgbẹe ọkpa ni ga Osanobua kugbe. Ọni ẹre ọ si ẹre ne a na miẹn wẹẹ, vbe ebe ne avbe ukọ gbẹnnẹ gie etẹn vbe ehe ughughan, etẹn ima nikpia kevbe etẹn ima nikhuo ẹre avbe ukọ mobọ gha tie avbe etẹn nii re. (Rom 1:13; 1 Pit 2:17; 1 Jọn 3:13) Jesu ghi tama erhuanegbe ẹre nẹ ne iran gha ghee egbe zẹvbe etẹn, ọ na gi iran rẹn wẹẹ, ọ khẹke ne iran gha mu egbe rriotọ. (Mat 23:11, 12) Itengbemu ẹre ọ si ighaegbe ye uwu ẹbu avbe ukọ ọghe Jesu. Vbe ẹghẹ Jesu, te emwa wa yayi wẹẹ, ẹvbo iran ẹre ọ maan sẹ ọghe ẹmwa ọvbehe. Ivbi e Ju nibun wa gha mwẹ iyayi vbenian rhunmwuda ne iran na ke uniẹn Ebraham rre. Sokpan Jọn ne Baptist keghi tama iran wẹẹ: “Osanobua gha sẹtin viọ okuta nekhua na, ya ru igiogbẹ ne Ebraham.”—Luk 3:8. w18.06 10 ¶8-9

One sense in which we are “brothers” is that all of us have descended from Adam. (Acts 17:26) But there is more. Jesus explained that his disciples were brothers and sisters because they recognized Jehovah as their heavenly Father. (Matt. 12:50) In addition, they had become members of one large spiritual family, united by love and faith. Thus in their letters, the apostles often referred to fellow disciples as ‘brothers and sisters.’ (Rom. 1:13; 1 Pet. 2:17; 1 John 3:13) After making it clear that we should view one another as brothers and sisters, Jesus stressed the need for humility. (Matt. 23:11, 12) Undue pride among his apostles had led to some disunity. And pride of race could also have been a problem. Did the Jews have reason to be proud because they were descendants of Abraham? Many Jews had that deep-seated conviction. But John the Baptist told them: “God is able to raise up children for Abraham from these stones.”​—Luke 3:8. w18.06 9-10 ¶8-9

Deghẹ ọ mwẹ ọmwa ra emwi nọ ya ohu mu ima vbe ẹghẹ hia, te ọ khẹke ne ima gbe ibiẹ rrie, ne ima ghẹ mieke na ta ẹmwẹ nọ ma khẹke. (Itan 10:19; Mat 5:22) Ọmwa gha ru emwi nọ sọnnọ ruẹ, “ghẹ rria ikhi,” sẹ emwi hia rae ya obọ e Jehova. (Rom 12:17-21) Ọna rhie ma wẹẹ, te ọ khẹke ne ima gha mwẹ izinegbe ne Jehova tobọre rria ikhi ne ima. Ma gha tobọ ima rria ikhi ne egbe ima, ẹko i khian rhiẹnrhiẹn e Jehova yọ hiehie. Ma lele adia nọ da ladian vbe otu e Jehova ra? Deghẹ ima lele adia nọ da ladian, ma i khian wa rhiegba ye odẹ na ya ru emwi ke otọ gha dee. Ma ghi rherhe gha lele avbe adia ni da ladian vbe otu e Jehova. (Hib 13:17) Ọrheyerriọ, te ọ khẹke ne ima gha begbe ne ima ghẹ ya rhie owẹ gberra iyi ni rre Baibol. (1 Kọr 4:6) Ma ghaa ru ọna, te ima rhiẹre ma wẹẹ, e Jehova ma ya aro kọ. w18.07 15 ¶17-18

When faced with frustrating situations or recurring personality conflicts, do we control our lips and our temper? (Prov. 10:19; Matt. 5:22) When provoked by others, we need to learn to “yield place to the wrath.” Whose wrath? Jehovah’s wrath. (Rom. 12:17-21) If we keep looking to Jehovah, we will show him due respect by yielding to his wrath, patiently waiting for him to take action when he deems it necessary. To do otherwise and avenge ourselves in some way would be tantamount to disrespecting Jehovah. Do we faithfully follow the latest directions that Jehovah has given us? If so, we will not rely on always doing things the way we have done them in the past. Rather, we will be quick to follow any new direction that Jehovah provides through his organization. (Heb. 13:17) At the same time, we will be careful that we “do not go beyond the things that are written.” (1 Cor. 4:6) In so doing, we keep our eyes fixed on Jehovah. w18.07 15-16 ¶17-18

Zẹ vbene ima ya mwẹ alaghodaro sayọ vbe odẹ ọghe orhiọn, ma ghi do gha gbọyẹmwẹ ye ilele ni rre Baibol sayọ. Vbọzẹe? Rhunmwuda emwi ọkpa ra asefẹn ọkpa ẹre uhi mobọ ginna sokpan ilele keghi rhilo ginna emwi nibun. Vbe igiemwi, ọvbokhan kherhe ma rẹn ẹbe nọ kẹrikian vbe a ghaa gu ọse dan mu obọ, rhunmwuda ọni, evbibiẹ ọre, ghi yi uhi ne ọ gha gbogba gae ọmọ nii, ne ẹi ghẹ mieke na de ye ẹbe. (1 Kọr 15:33) Sokpan zẹvbe ne ọmọ nii ya waan, ọ do gha mwẹ irẹnmwi sayọ, ọ vbe sẹtin gha ru erria yan ilele ni rre Baibol. Ẹghẹ nii, ọ ghi tobọre gha ya ilele ni rre Baibol ru azẹ ne egbe ẹre. Ọna ẹre ọ khian ghi ru iyobọ nẹẹn ya gha zẹ ọse ni maan. (1 Kọr 13:11; 14:20) Ma ghaa ru erria yan ilele ni rre Baibol, ekhọe ọguọmwaziro ọghomwa ghi do gha winna ẹse, ọ gha ya ima ru emwi ni ya ẹko rhiẹnrhiẹn e Jehova. E Jehova keghi kpemehe emwi hia ni ru iyobọ ne ima ya gha ru azẹ ni ya ẹko rhiẹnrhiẹn ọnrẹn. Uhi kevbe ilele ni rre Baibol gha sẹtin ya ima khian emwa ni gbegba, ni “sẹe ne ọ gha winna iwinna ne ọ maan hia.”—2 Tim 3:16, 17. w18.06 19 ¶14; 20 ¶16-17

As you advance toward Christian maturity, you will find that principles become more important to you. That is because laws may apply to a specific situation, whereas principles are far broader in application. For example, a young child does not understand the dangers of bad associations, so a discerning parent will set rules to protect him. (1 Cor. 15:33) But as the child matures, his thinking ability develops, and he is able to reason on Bible-based principles. Thus, he can increasingly make wise decisions in choosing his associates. (1 Cor. 13:11; 14:20) When we reason on godly principles, our conscience increasingly becomes a more reliable guide, attuned to God’s thinking. Do we have everything we need to make wise decisions that please Jehovah? Yes. By making skilled use of the laws and principles found in God’s Word, we will be “fully competent, completely equipped for every good work.”​—2 Tim. 3:16, 17. w18.06 19 ¶14; 20 ¶16-17

Okha ọghe ovbi e Sameria nọ mwẹ ekhọe esi ne Jesu ta, keghi rhiẹre ma wẹẹ, Ivbi e Ju gha miẹn emwi ruẹ vbe obọ Ivbi e Sameria vbe nọ dekaẹn ahoẹmwọmwa ne a mwẹ daa egbe. (Luk 10:25-37) Ne erhuanegbe Jesu mieke na sẹtin ru iwinna ne Jesu waa iran re, te ọ khẹke ne iran gha mu egbe rriotọ, iran ghi vbe gha ya obọ esi mu emwa ọvbehe. Vbene Jesu te kpa gha rrie ẹrinmwi, ọ na tama erhuanegbe ẹre wẹẹ: “Wa ya sẹ osẹe mẹ vbe Jerusalẹm kevbe Judia hia, kevbe Sameria, kevbe rhinrin ya sẹ ehe ne agbọn sẹe.” (Iwinna 1:8) Odẹ ọkpa ne Jesu ya mu erhuanegbe ẹre egbe ye otọ khẹ iwinna ikporhu iyẹn nọ maan ọre ne ọ na gi iran rẹn wẹẹ, ivbi ẹvbo ọvbehe vbe mwẹ ekhọe esi. Ọ keghi sirra erhuanegbe ẹre tian ọkaokuo e Rom ye iyayi nọ wegbe nọ mwẹ. (Mat 8:5-10) Asẹ ọkpa vbe Jesu rre ẹvbo ẹre ne Nazarẹt, ọ keghi guan kaẹn vbene Jehova ya ru iyobọ ne emwa ne ẹi re Ivbi Izrẹl hẹ, vbe na ghee okhuo ọkpa nọ de ẹgbẹe vbe Zẹrafat vbe otọe Saidọn kevbe Neman ne ọkhọnmwoti ne Ovbi Asiria. (Luk 4:25-27) Uhiẹn Jesu keghi tobọre kporhu ma okhuo ọkpa vbe Sameria. Ọ ma fo ye evba, ikpẹdẹ eva ẹre ọ gbe vba, rhunmwuda iran rhie ehọ nẹẹn ta yi.—Jọn 4:21-24, 40. w18.06 10 ¶10-11

Jesus’ story showed that a Samaritan could teach the Jews the meaning of true neighborly love. (Luke 10:25-37) To fulfill their commission, Jesus’ disciples needed to conquer the pride and prejudice they had. Before ascending to heaven, he assigned them to bear witness to “all Judea and Samaria, and to the most distant part of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) Jesus had earlier prepared them for such an extensive assignment by drawing their attention to good qualities in foreigners. He praised a foreign army officer for his outstanding faith. (Matt. 8:5-10) In his hometown of Nazareth, Jesus spoke of how Jehovah had favored foreigners, such as the Phoenician widow from Zarephath and the Syrian leper Naaman. (Luke 4:25-27) And Jesus not only preached to a Samaritan woman but he spent two days in a Samaritan town because of the people’s interest in his message.​—John 4:21-24, 40. w18.06 10 ¶10-11

Ukọ e Pọl keghi ye Ivbiotu e Kristi gie ivbiyokuo ni gbinna vbe odaro okuo. Sokpan ẹi re emwa nagbọn ma gu khọn, Esu kevbe ekpayẹ ọre ẹre ima mu aro daa. Esu kevbe avbe ugbogiorinmwi keghi re ivbiyokuo ni fuẹro rhunmwuda, ọ kpẹre ne iran ke rre odaro okuo. Ma sẹtin gha roro ẹre wẹẹ ma i khian sẹtin khọnmiotọ vbe okuo vbenian katekate deghẹ ehọnrre ra igbama ma ye khin. De vbene igbama khian ya gele sẹtin khọnmiotọ yan Esu kevbe ekpayẹ ọre hẹ? Ẹmwata nọ rrọọ ọre wẹẹ, iran gha sẹtin, nibun wa khọnmiotọ yan Esu vbe ẹdẹnẹrẹ. Vbọ ru iyobọ ne iran? E Jehova ẹre ọ rhie ẹrhiọn ye iran iwu. Ẹi re ọni ọkpa ọ ru iyobọ ne iran. Vbene a ghee ivbiyokuo ni rre odaro okuo, iran keghi ‘viọ emwi igbinna okuo ne Osanobua hẹ ne iran ye egbe.’ (Ẹfis 6:10-12) Vbe Pọl ru igiemwi na, ughaghe emwi igbinna ne ivbiyokuo e Rom hẹ ye egbe ẹre ọ ghaa mwẹ vbe orhiọn.—Iwinna 28:16. w18.05 27 ¶1-2

The apostle Paul likened our life as Christians to that of soldiers engaged in hand-to-hand combat. Of course, the war we fight is spiritual, not literal. Even so, our enemies are real. Satan and the demons are skilled warriors with vast experience. At first glance, our prospects may seem bleak. Young Christians in particular may appear to be vulnerable. How can they hope to win against superhuman, wicked spirit forces? The fact is, young ones can win, and they are winning! Why? Because they “go on acquiring power in the Lord.” But they do more than draw on God’s power. They are dressed for battle. Like well-trained soldiers, they have “put on the complete suit of armor from God.” (Eph. 6:10-12) When developing his illustration, Paul perhaps had in mind the armor worn by Roman legionnaires.​—Acts 28:16. w18.05 27 ¶1-2

Evbọ wa mobọ zẹe ne ima na kporhu iyẹn nọ maan ọre wẹẹ, ọ rhie uyi ne Jehova, ọ vbe ya eni ẹnrẹn khian nọhuanrẹn. (Jọn 15:1, 8) Ẹi ima ẹre ọ khian yae khian nọhuanrẹn. Akhasẹ ighẹ Aizaia keghi kha wẹẹ: “Yerre wẹẹ mẹ ne Nọyaẹnmwa ne Udazi, ọmwa nọhuanrẹn ọre imẹ khin.” (Aiz 8:13) Odẹ ọkpa ne ima ya ya eni Osanobua khian nọhuanrẹn ọre ne ima na ghee ẹre zẹvbe eni nọ hiunsi sẹ eni hia kevbe ne ima na gi emwa ọvbehe rẹn wẹẹ, eni Osanobua ẹre ọ gele huan sẹ eni hia. Vbe igiemwi, ma ghaa tama emwa ọvbehe ẹmwata vbekpae Jehova, nọ dekaẹn akpa esiesi nọ mwẹ kevbe emwamwa nọ mwẹ ne emwa nagbọn, te ima sinmwi oseghe ne eni Osanobua, te ima vbe rhiẹre ma wẹẹ, ohoghe ẹre Esu bae Jehova re vbe ogba ọghe Idẹni. (Gẹn 3:1-5) Ma ghaa hia vbene ẹtin ima sẹ, ne ima gi emwa rẹn wẹẹ, e Jehova “sẹe ne ọ gha miẹn uyi kevbe ọghọ, kevbe ẹtin,” te ima ya eni ẹnrẹn khian nọ huanrẹn.—Arhie 4:11. w18.05 18 ¶3-4

The foremost reason why we share in the preaching work is to glorify Jehovah and sanctify his name before mankind. (John 15:1, 8) Yet, we cannot make God’s name more sacred. It is already sacred, or holy, in the absolute sense. But note what the prophet Isaiah stated: “Jehovah of armies​—he is the One you should regard as holy.” (Isa. 8:13) We sanctify God’s name, among other ways, by regarding it as separate from all other names and by helping others to regard it as holy. For instance, by proclaiming the truth about Jehovah’s wonderful qualities and his unchangeable purpose for mankind, we defend God’s name against Satan’s lies and slander. (Gen. 3:1-5) Also, when we strive to help people in our territory to see that Jehovah is worthy “to receive the glory and the honor and the power,” we sanctify God’s name.​—Rev. 4:11. w18.05 18 ¶3-4

Emwi nọ mobọ ya ima fian okhuo ne egbe ima vbe odẹ ọghe orhiọn, ọre ne ọ na kie ẹkpotọ ne ima ya gbọyẹmwẹ ya ahoẹmwọmwa ne Jehova mwẹ daa ima kevbe ẹse hia nọ he ru ne ima. Igbama, wa muẹn roro ẹse hia ne Jehova he ru ne uwa. Irẹn ẹre ọ zẹe ighẹ uwa mwẹ arrọọ, irẹn ẹre ọ gie odẹ ẹmwata ma uwa, irẹn ẹre ọ kpemehe Baibol kevbe iko ọghe Ivbiotu e Kristi, irẹn ẹre ọ vbe ya uwa mwẹ ayayẹro. Ma ghaa mu emwi orhiọn ye okaro, te ima gbọyẹmwẹ ye afiangbe na hia nọ ke obọ Osanobua rre, ọna ghi ya ima sikẹ ọre sayọ. Zẹ vbene ima ya hia ne ima muẹn sẹ ighẹ okhuo ne ima fian ne egbe ima, aro e Jehova ghi gha bẹghe ẹrhiọn ne ima loo vbe ugamwẹ ọghẹe, ọna ghi vbe ya ima sikẹ ọre sayọ. Ukọ e Pọl keghi kha wẹẹ: “Osanobua i re ọmwa ne ẹi ru emwi ẹse. Ẹi ra mianmian iwinna ne uwa winnaẹn, ra vbene uwa ya rhie maan hẹ ighẹ wa hoẹmwẹ ọnrẹn.” (Hib 6:10) Ghẹ gha roro ẹre wẹẹ, u kherhe gbe nọ gha fian okhuo ne egbuẹ vbe odẹ ọghe orhiọn. U sẹtin vbe fian okhuo ne egbuẹ vbe odẹ ọghe orhiọn, u vbe gha hia ne u muẹn sẹ.—Fil 1:10, 11. w18.04 26 ¶5-6

The primary reason for setting spiritual goals is to show Jehovah how grateful we are for his love and for what he has done for us. As a young person, think of all you owe to Jehovah. Your life, your faith, the Bible, the congregation, and your wonderful hope for the future. Giving priority to spiritual matters is a way of showing gratitude to God for these blessings, and that brings you closer to him. Once you start working toward spiritual goals, you begin building a record of good works in Jehovah’s eyes. This brings you even closer to him. The apostle Paul promised: “God is not unrighteous so as to forget your work and the love you showed for his name.” (Heb. 6:10) You are never too young to set goals. Why not consider which goals are important to you and then start working toward them?​—Phil. 1:10, 11. w18.04 26 ¶5-6

E Rom ẹre Ivbiotu e Kristi nibun ghaa ye vbe orre ne okaro. Te Ivbi e Rom wa gha hio rhunmwuda uhi ne iran mu gbọọ, odẹ ne iran ya buohiẹn kevbe afanvbimu ne iran mwẹ. Sokpan, eviẹn ẹre ọ mobọ gha miẹn ẹsọn vbe ehe ne otọ Arriọba e Rom sẹe, kevbe ehe ne ọ rhanmwẹ. Ọ mwẹ ẹghẹ ne a ya miẹn wẹẹ, a gha ghae Arriọba e Rom ye ihe eha, obọ ọkpa vbọ kegha re eviẹn. Rhunmwuda ọna, emwi ne emwa kẹkan kevbe Ivbiotu e Kristi wa mobọ gha mu roro vbe ẹghẹ nii, ọre vbene eviẹn khian ya do gha mwẹ afanvbimu hẹ. Ukọ e Pọl wa mobọ guan kaẹn afanvbimu vbe ebe nọ gbẹnnẹ. Sokpan, ẹi re te Pọl ghaa hoo nọ fi emwamwa ọghe arriọba werriẹ ne emwi mieke na dunna ne emwa vbe ẹghẹ nii rhunmwuda, afiwerriẹ vberriọ ẹre emwa nibun wa gha gualọ vbe ẹghẹ nii. Ukọ e Pọl kevbe etẹn ni ghaa rrọọ vbe ẹghẹ nii rẹnrẹn wẹẹ, arriọba emwa nagbọn i sẹtin gele fan emwa hin imu rre. Rhunmwuda ọni, iran keghi rhie aro tua iwinna ikporhu iyẹn nọ maan ọghe Arriọba Osanobua. Iran na vbe gha maa emwa re vbene izọese adẹwerriegbe ọghe Jesu Kristi ru ekpataki sẹ hẹ. Vbe ebe ne ukpogieva ne Pọl gbẹn gie etẹn vbe Kọrinti, ọ keghi gi iran rẹn, ọmwa nọ re Ẹzi ọghe afanvbimu ne gele gele. w18.04 8 ¶1-2

People of the Roman world, among whom the early Christians lived, prided themselves on being champions of law, justice, and freedom. Yet, much of the power and glory of the Roman Empire was built on the backs of slaves. At one point, some 30 percent of the population were slaves. Undoubtedly, slavery and freedom were topics on the minds of the common people, including Christians. The letters of the apostle Paul have much to say about freedom. However, the objective of his ministry was not social or political reform, the very thing people of that day were seeking. Rather than looking to any human ruler or agency for freedom, Paul and his fellow Christians worked hard to help others learn the good news of God’s Kingdom and the incomparable value of the ransom sacrifice of Christ Jesus. Paul directed his fellow believers to the Source of true freedom. w18.04 8 ¶1-2

Vbe asọn nọ gbe fi ẹdẹ ne Jesu wu, e Jesu keghi tama e Pita ẹmwẹ nọ rre ako ọghe evbagbẹn nọhuanrẹn ne ebe ẹdẹ ọghe ẹrẹna ke ladian. Te Pita ghi gele do yevbe ikadẹlẹ nọ ya iko Ivbiotu e Kristi ọghe orre nokaro deziẹn. (Gal 2:9) E Pita keghi rhie igiọdu ne etẹn lekpae udinmwẹ nọ rhie ma vbe idugie Pẹntikọst. Erriọ ghi gha ru ẹre uhiẹn vbe ẹdẹ Pẹntikọst gberra nẹ. Ukpo nibun ẹre Pita ya ga e Jehova. Ọ ghi khian ọmaẹn nẹ, ọ na vbe rhie igiọdu ne Ivbiotu e Kristi vbe ọ khare wẹẹ: “I hoo ne I rhie igiọdu ne uwa, ne I vbe ya unu mwẹ tae ma uwa zẹ vbe ẹmwẹ obọ mwẹ wẹẹ, ẹse ọhẹ ọghe Osanobua, ẹre ọ na khin. Wa mudia yọ gbain.” (1 Pit 5:12) Ebe ne Pita gbẹnnẹ wa rhie igiọdu ne etẹn vbe orre nokaro, erriọ vbe ya rhie igiọdu ne ima vbe ẹdẹnẹrẹ zẹ vbene ima ya diakhẹ ẹghẹ ne Jehova khian ya mu eyan rẹn hia sẹ.—2 Pit 3:13. w18.04 17 ¶12-13

On the night before his death, Jesus told the apostle Peter the above. Peter proved to be a pillar in the early Christian congregation. (Gal. 2:9) He encouraged his brothers by his courageous example at Pentecost and thereafter. Toward the end of his long ministry, he wrote to fellow Christians. Explaining why, he stated: “I have written you in few words in order to encourage you and to give an earnest witness that this is the true undeserved kindness of God. Stand firm in it.” (1 Pet. 5:12) Peter’s inspired letters have continued to be a source of encouragement to Christians throughout the ages and up to this day. How we need this encouragement as we await the fulfillment of Jehovah’s promises!​—2 Pet. 3:13. w18.04 17 ¶12-13

Ai miẹn ọmwa ne ẹi gualọ afanvbimu. Emwa eso keghi gu Arriọba khọn, iran ghi gha guọghọ emwi rua ne iran mieke na fan egbe iran hin imu rre. Uyinmwẹ ọkhọ vbenian gele ya emwa mwẹ afanvbimu ra? Hiehie! Oya ọghe ọhanabe kevbe uwu ẹre ọ si. Ena ẹre ọ zẹe ne ai na muan ẹmwẹ ne Solomọn tae, vbe ọ khare wẹẹ: “Agbọn na ne emwa eso na wa mwẹ ẹtin, emwa ọvbehe ghi gha sẹ usẹ lele iran.” (Asan 8:9) Vbe ebe ẹdẹ ọghe ẹrẹna, ukọ e Jems keghi ya ima rẹn emwi kpataki nọ khẹke ne ima ru nọ gha ya ima gele gha mwẹ afanvbimu kevbe agbẹkunsotọ. E Jehova ne ọ yi uhi nọ gbae na, rẹn emwi ne ima gele gualọ nọ gha ye ima gha sẹ ọyẹnmwẹ kevbe nọ gha ya arrọọ ọghe ima gha mwẹ evbọ demu. Vbe Jehova yi Adam vbe Ivi, afanvbimu kevbe emwi hia nọ gha ya iran gha sọyẹnmwẹ, ẹre ọ ya fiangbe iran. w18.04 3 ¶1-3

To be able to do what one wants to do or to live the way one wants to live seems to be much desired by people everywhere. How to satisfy those desires, however, is quite another matter. On the social or political level, many resort to protests, demonstrations, revolts, even revolutions. But do such confrontations achieve the desired results? On the contrary, they often lead to tragedies and loss of life. All of this once again testifies to the truthfulness of King Solomon’s inspired observation: “Man has dominated man to his harm.” (Eccl. 8:9) In today’s text, James pointed out the key to finding true happiness and satisfaction. Jehovah, who gave that perfect law, knows best the things humans need in order to be completely happy and satisfied. He gave the first human couple everything that they needed to be happy​—including true freedom. w18.04 3 ¶1-3