Sôk bi sôk, ngéda ba bi bol i loñ ipe, ba bi tehe le i soohe Yéhôva ni bôdôl nye ñem bi bé hôla bo i yémbél mandutu kiki bo nigil hilémb hi mondo, i meya bilem bi loñ, ni bikék bi bi bé mahéñha ni bi ba bé yi. 	 Eventually, when they arrived in a foreign country, they found that praying to Jehovah and relying on him helped them to overcome such obstacles as learning a new language, adjusting to a new culture, and enduring difficult climates.


Inyule bañga maséé i yé lem yada ikété bilem bilam bi litam li mbuu. 	 Because true joy is part of the fruitage of God’s holy spirit.


Kiki di ntehe mu i site yés jw.org, masu map ma ñunda le ba bi tééda hémle i ngui, kayéle yak bisônda bi bi ntat bo i ndap mok bi bi bôdôl ti bo lipém. 	 The positive look on their faces, as seen on our jw.org website, shows that they have kept their faith strong. Even their prison guards have come to respect them.


Jon ñem wem u nhak, yak nom yem i nséé. 	 So my heart rejoices, my whole being is joyful.


Baa mut a bé le a bôdôl ki nye ñem le a ga yônôs mimbônga nwé? 	 Could he be trusted to keep his promises?


Bibel i nkal inyu yé le: “Manjel mé momasôna ma téé sép. 	 About him, the Bible says: “For all his ways are justice.


Mbamble u bi timbhe le: “Bitilna bi ñunda le ba nla bé kôs sôble.” 	 The answer was: “The Scriptural evidence points to the conclusion that they do not.”


i nlona bés maséé? 	 brings us happiness?


I mam ma momasôna inyule, boñge ba wanda ba, ba nkolba sômbôl i Satan, nu a nyahal Djob. 	 That is because such young ones are going against the will of Satan, the one who taunts God.


Mu ngéda i nyen, “Nwet nyemede” le Yéhôva, ni “añgel i malômbla” le Yésu Kristô, ba bi lo i wan témpel i mbuu inyu tehe bet ba nsal nyoo. 	 During that time, Jehovah God, “the true Lord,” accompanied by Jesus Christ, “the messenger of the covenant,” came to the spiritual temple to inspect those serving there.


“Lipém li ba ni Nyambe . . . nu a nlédés yaga bés miñem ikété njiiha yés yosôna.”—2 KORINTÔ 1:3, 4. 	 “Praised be the God . . . who encourages us in all our trials.”—2 COR. 1:3, 4, ftn.


Minyiña mi mondo i pes njôôñ yi ni i pes matibla mi ñéba le, i yom mut a nôgda mu ñem kiki bo: maséé, botñem, ñem i ti mayéga, ni ñem nwéhél bi gwé nseñ inyu mbôô u mut binam. 	 The link between emotional health and physical health. Medical researchers and scientists say that positive emotions such as joy, hope, gratitude, and a willingness to forgive have some beneficial effects on health.


A bé mut hémle nu a niñ bisu bi ngéda le Yéhôva a nti litén li Lôk Israél Mbén, ni ngandak ñwii ilole Yésu a nwo inyu bibéba gwés. 	 That man of faith lived before Jehovah gave the Law to Israel and long before Jesus died for our sins.


Bipada bi base i Lôk Pada bi bi nyéksa ngim baane i tjél ti bés kunde i kodba. 	 Catholic priests pressured some local authorities not to give us permits for assemblies.


Kinje bisai i yi le ‘bilôk bikéé gwés bi nkoñ isi wonsôna’ bi ngwés bés! (1 Pétrô 5:9) Hee homa numpe, u héya litén li Djob, di nla léba nya gwéha i? 	 What a blessing it is to be loved by ‘the entire association of our brothers in the world’! (1 Pet. 5:9) Where else but among God’s people can such love be found?


Di ga yimbe le ngim mangéda, bakén ba ba nlôl i mambok mape ba yé ba ba nwee ngandak, ba yénég wap homa botama. 	 We may have noticed that new immigrants are sometimes shy and stay by themselves.


I pot maliga, di nlama tibil noñ ndémbél hémle Yésu a bééna ngéda a bé boma manoodana ma ngui. 	 Indeed, we should “consider closely” Jesus’ example of faith in the face of the severest of trials.


To ibale u nyéñ gwélél njel yada mu, soho sébél ndugi hikuu hi loñ yoñ, inyu yi mambe manjel u nla gwélél. 	 Regardless of the method or methods you would like to use, please first contact the branch office that serves your branch territory to see which avenues are available.


Baa maada manan m’a ba ki bas bas kiki ngéda kôba? 	 Would your relationship ever be as strong as it once was?


Abraham a bé yi le, ibale a yé manôgla, Yéhôva a ga sayap nye ni man wé nu gwéha. 	 Abraham knew that if he obeyed, Jehovah would bless him and his dear son.


To hala kii a yé me bisai le Yéhôva a nwas le me ti memede kikip inyu nson wé, baa a ga boñ bé kii yosôna i mbéda inyu yônôs Bañga yé, to ibale me mboñ bé nson wé kiki i nsômbla?’ 	 While it is gracious of Jehovah to allow me to volunteer and participate, will he not provide whatever is needed to fulfill his Word no matter how much I personally choose to do in his service?’


(Bingéngén 15:22) Nlôm nu gwéha a mboñ mam ma ntinde nwaa i ti nye lipém ilole a bat ndik nye jo. 	 (Prov. 15:22) A loving husband tries to gain his wife’s respect by earning it rather than demanding it.


Lisuk li mut nsañ li yé le, a niñ ikété ngandak maséé. 	 The result of our being peaceable is that true worshippers enjoy an abundance of peace.


A bé pot ni ñem nsôhga inyu yis baemble nye le mam a mpot ma nlôl ni Yéhôva, ha ni pék tole ni yi yé nyemede bé.—Yôhanes 8:28. 	 He modestly spoke that way so that his hearers would know that what he said was coming from Jehovah and was not the product of his own intellect or wisdom.—John 8:28.


17 Ngéda makidik més ma niñne i ngii mahoñol ma Yéhôva, di nkôôge nye i pañ. 	 17 When we base our decisions on Jehovah’s thinking, we draw closer to him.


Yéhôva a ngwés le ba tibil niiga bôt ba ngwélél nye i len ini, i yi gwel minson mi Ane. 	 Jehovah wants his modern-day servants to be well-trained for their theocratic assignments.


Inyu ôt nseñ ni lem i ndéñbe gwés i Yéhôva, ni inyu pam i keñgle hiun hié, di nlama oo mam a ñoo. 	 To benefit from Jehovah’s loyal love and to avoid his wrath, we have to hate what he hates.


Inyu hala nyen ba nsébél Abraham le “isañ bobasôna ba nhémle.” 	 That is why Abraham is called “the father of all those having faith.”


Ibale bi ngwañna bé, niñ i mondo i mbôdôl bé. 	 If fertilization did not occur, a new life did not begin.


Limbe litiñ li mahee li nyigye le bikristen bi nlama tééda adna yap? 	 What fundamental principle underlies Christian unity?


21 Yañga bé nyen Yésu a bi niiga bés i yéñ Ane, he gwom bé. 	 21 For good reason, Jesus taught us to seek the Kingdom, not things.


(Efésô 1:19-21) Ibale di nwo ilole gwét bi Armagédôn bi nlo, di bak di tiñi i gwés Djob, di ga tuge i mbok yondo i het telepsép, ni loñge bôlô inyu bôt bobasôna bi ga ba. 	 (Eph. 1:19-21) If we die faithful before Armageddon, we will be resurrected into a righteous new world, where there will be plenty of satisfying work for us to do.


Likoda li bisu li bi hol ngandak, ba bagal jo. 	 The first congregation in that borough had grown and divided.


15, 16. (a) Yéhôva a ntôñ inyu bilalañ bi bikai. Kii hala a niiga bés? 	 15, 16. (a) What do we learn from the way Jehovah cares for the lilies of the field?


Inoñnaga ni yom David a kôs mbus ngéda, Yéhôva a bi nwas bé Ruth bo Naômi ikété liyep. 	 In line with what David later experienced, Jehovah did not leave Ruth and Naomi in want.


BIBEL I NTIMBHE KI MAMBADGA MAPE INYU NIÑ YÉS, KIKI BO: 	 THE BIBLE ALSO ANSWERS LIFE’S BIG QUESTIONS, SUCH AS:


Ndi, jam lipe li nlee i jôs ngitelepsép, jon li yé le di nigil bañga pék Bibel i nti. 	 Still, there is more to winning the battle against dishonesty than gaining an accurate knowledge of the Bible.


Inyuki Pétrô a bi ke, tolakii ba bé pôôs i bôt ba, mahoñol mabe? 	 Why did Peter move forward despite deep-seated prejudices?


(Tjémbi 25:7) Mu kii di yé bikwéha bi bôt, bés bobasôna di bi ‘boñ béba, di nhañ ki ni lipém li Nyambe.’—Rôma 3:23. 	 (Ps. 25:7) Being imperfect, all of us “have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”—Rom. 3:23.


(Matéô 7:12) Baa u yé le u naña bo i bibégés bi ndap yoñ lihaa, tole i béñge JW Nkuu biliñgeliñge ni bo? 	 (Matt. 7:12) Could new ones join you for family worship or for the monthly JW Broadcasting program?


Mayuuga mem ma bisu i Vénézuela, i nwii 1970 	 My first zone visit in Venezuela, in 1970


Me yé me timbis mam ma yé mahee ni mbus—inyu boñ le me kôhna ngéda i béñge télé ni kééha moo. 	 I put off important things in order to do nothing—just to relax or watch TV instead.


Bebek le ngandak bôt i ga ba bebee i yoñ makidik ma, ndék ngéda! 	 May many more willing workers start that training soon!


Di bi léba ngandak bon ba Urdu i i bééna ngôñ keñi i yi maliga ma Bibel. 	 At the foot of lofty mountain ranges, we found many humble Urdu-speaking villagers who thirsted for Bible truth.


5 Bat Yéhôva ngui. 	 5 Turn to Jehovah for strength.


11 “Bés bobasôna di mbaage ngandak.” 	 11 “We all stumble many times.”


4 Bibel i ñunda maselna ma yé ipôla ñem nsôhga ni i hoñol libak likeñi. 	 4 The Bible contrasts modesty with presumptuousness.


Kiki gwéha yé inyu Yéhôva i bi nañ, a bôdôl boñ mahol i pes mbuu. 	 As his love for Jehovah increased, he began to make fine spiritual progress.


Mut peles nu a bé lama téñbe i gwés Yéhôva, ni ba bebee i ti niñ yé inyu minimlak mi bôt ba binam. 	 That perfect man would need to be loyal to Jehovah and be willing to give his life in exchange for doomed humanity.


A ntoñol le: “I bibôdle, me bééna le me nigil hilémb hi loñ, i hônba ngéda nop, ni i nihbe makon, kiki bo lihep likeñi, bilok, ni minsoñ. 	 She relates: “At first, I struggled to learn the local language, to adjust to the humid climate, and to cope with malaria, amoebas, and parasitic worms.


U héya hala, di ga wan ki makébla ma-na ma Yéhôva ma ma nhôla bés i téñbe i num matam. 	 In addition, we will examine four gifts from Jehovah that help us to endure in bearing fruit.


Maselna ni hala, nkoñ isi u yé i si béba énél i Satan. I bôt ba, ba ta bé maséé inyule mam ma ñôbi ndik ôbi ni ôbi. 	 In contrast, the world under Satan’s influence mourns, as it were, as conditions worsen.


Ngéda matôa ma bé ôbi, kii lem, ba bé ke ni makôô tole ni baskô ngandak dilo inyu téé likalô i tison i bé bebee. Hok ngéda, ba bé bem bisonde inyu kôs mahôla inyu tibil matôa map. 	 When their truck broke down, which happened often, they walked or cycled for days to the nearest town and then waited for weeks for replacement parts to arrive.


(Lôk Héber 4:16b) To imbe ngéda bikuu tole mandutu ma nkwél bés, di nla lôndôl Yéhôva le a hôla bés ikété konangoo yé. 	 (Heb. 4:16b) At any time that we are plagued with trials or turmoil in our life, we can cry out to Jehovah for his merciful help.


Mimañ mi gwéha mi nhôla bape i nigil yoñ makidik map bomede (Béñge liben 11) 	 Loving elders help others learn to make their own decisions (See paragraph 11)


KII ÑEM NSÔHGA U TA BÉ? 	 WHAT MODESTY IS NOT


4. (a) Lelaa di nla ti Yéhôva mayéga kiki a bi ti bés pôla i bana maada ni nye? (b) Lelaa Yésu a bi boñ nlélém? 	 4. What is one way we can thank Jehovah for making it possible for us to have a relationship with him, and how did Jesus do something similar?


17 Bôt ba gwé minheña mi minsôn ba ntehe hala ndutu i tééda litehge lilam inyu bigwel moo. 	 17 Fleshly-minded people have difficulty cultivating a balanced view of material things.


Bebek le, nwet a naña bés a nsal ngandak inyu lamb bijek bi.—w18.03, p. 18. 	 The host likely has worked hard to prepare the meal.—w18.03, p. 18.


I len ini, nlôm Ôlga a ti nye makénd i ke makoda, a yé a ke yak i téé nye ni matôwa mé. 	 Now he encourages her to go to the meetings and takes her there.


(Minson mi baôma 2:42) Bibuk bi Lôk Grikia le “ba téñbe yaga,” bi ntoñol mban, tole i ke ni bisu i boñ biliya bi ngui. 	 (Acts 2:42) The Greek word translated “devoting themselves” implies enduring or persevering in a course with intense effort.


(Añ Yôhanes 13:34, 35.) 	 (Read John 13:34, 35.)


(Yôsua 11:16, 17; Bakéés 7:7, 22; 1 Samuel 17:37, 50) Ndi Yéhôva nyemede nyen a kôli kôhna bibégés inyu mam ma ngui ba bé boñ. 	 (Josh. 11:16, 17; Judg. 7:7, 22; 1 Sam. 17:37, 50) As a result, Jehovah rightly received praise for those mighty acts.


12, 13. (a) Baôma ba bi nôgda lelaa ngéda Yésu a bé kwel ni muda Samaria? 	 12, 13. (a) How did the apostles react when Jesus taught a Samaritan woman?


Makôô ma nyégi ni bitamb (Béñge maben 9-11) 	 Feet shod in readiness (See paragraphs 9-11)


I hiai bisu, muda wada nu a bé kristen, nu ba bé sébél le Dorkas (Tabita), a bé yiba inyu ‘minson nwé minlam ni makébla mé’—hala wee bisesema a bé boñ inyu hôla bôt bape. 	 In the first century, a Christian woman named Dorcas was well-known for her “good deeds and gifts of mercy”—sacrifices she made to help others.


I mbus gwét, me bi ba nsañal ñwii ima, i nwelmbok i loñ i Irlan. 	 Advertising a convention during my early pioneering days in Ireland


Ba bi om bôt iba ikété yap, Pétrô bo Yôhanes le ba soohene bahémle ba mondo inyu kôs mbuu mpubi. 	 They sent two of their number, Peter and John, to pray for the new believers to receive holy spirit.


Kii i ga hôla bés i lôôha bana ngôñ le di yiba ni Yéhôva? 	 What will strengthen our resolve to seek Jehovah’s recognition?


(Bibôdle 3:1-5) Jam lipe li yé ki le, ngéda di noode hôla bôt ba libôga jés i tehe le Yéhôva a “kôli ni lipém ni bibégés, ni lipémba,” di mpubus jôi li Djob. 	 (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.


LELAA BAPE BA NLA HÔLA 	 HOW OTHERS CAN HELP


Katharina a bééna 17 nwii ngéda a bi kit le a ga tééne mawanda mé ma bôlô momasôna likalô. 	 Katharina was 17 years old when she made it her goal to witness to each colleague at work.


Ndi ha Timôtéô bé! 	 But not Timothy!


Mut wada nu a bé nigil ni me, a bi bôdôl lo i ndap Ane. 	 One student began coming to the Kingdom Hall.


Mu gwét bi, i bi yégle ndék ki Yéhôsafat a bi nimis niñ yé. 	 In the battle, Jehoshaphat narrowly avoided being killed.


(Lôk Héber 11:35) Ndék ngéda i mbus ligwéé li Ane i ñwii 1914, mi minhook nwominsôna mi mi bi yén telepsép letee ni nyemb, mi bi tuglana inyu ke niñ i ngii, ni inyu énél bôt ba binam i pañ Yésu.—Masoola 20:4. 	 (Heb. 11:35) Sometime after the Kingdom’s birth in 1914, all such faithful anointed ones, who were sleeping in death, were raised to spirit life in heaven to share with Jesus in his rulership over mankind.—Rev. 20:4.


(Matéô 11:28-30) Kinje bibañga bi maliga! 	 (Matt. 11:28-30) How true that statement is!


A nti nsañ ikété mbok yoñ.” 	 He brings peace to your territory.”


(Filipi 2:3) Libim li ngéda, mut suhulnyu a yé ki mut a gwé ñem nsôhga, a nyi mam a nla boñ ni ma a nla bé boñ, a neebe mahôha mé, a neebe ki mahoñol ma bôt bape ni biyi bi mondo. 	 It is described as “lowliness of mind.” (Phil. 2:3, ftn.) A humble person is generally also a modest person, able to estimate accurately his own abilities and achievements, to acknowledge his mistakes, and to accept suggestions and new ideas.


Kii i nlama éga bés ngéda di mpohol mintuk? 	 What should guide us in choosing our recreation and entertainment?


Inyuki maéba ma kaat Filipi 2:4 ma mbéñge mambot di nhaba? 	 Why should Philippians 2:4 have a bearing on what we wear?


NGÉDA U NIIGA I HIKÔMA 	 WHEN TEACHING FROM THE PLATFORM


Nwaha le me ntoñle bé inyuki nwaa wem Maria, ni me, di bé nkôôbaga i “son njonok inyu mam ma téé sép,” ni lelaa ndéñbe yés ipañ Djob i bi lona bés bisai.—1 Pétrô 3:13, 14. 	 Allow me to relate why my wife, Maria, and I were prepared to “suffer for the sake of righteousness” and how we were blessed for remaining faithful.—1 Pet. 3:13, 14.


A bé lama ki gwélél Bitilna inyu boñ le hémle i ngond yé inyu mam a bé nigil i hol. 	 He needs to reason on the Scriptures so that his daughter develops conviction about what she learns.


U bem bañ letee mam momasôna ma ba kiki u ngwés. 	 Do not wait until you have every detail worked out to get started.


“A man wem, bana pék, u kônha ñem wem maséé, le ndi me la timbhe nu a nyahal me.”—Bingéngén. 27:11. 	 “Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, so that I can make a reply to him who taunts me.”—Prov. 27:11.


Ngéda Yésu a bat Pétrô le: “Baa u ngwés me iloo bana?”, kii a bé pôdôl? 	 When Jesus asked Peter: “Do you love me more than these?” to what did “these” refer?


Hala a yé njom yada i i nlama tinde ñwaa bo nlôm ba ngwélél Yéhôva i sal ntôñ ikété manôgla. 	 That is one reason why a husband and wife who serve Jehovah need to cooperate with each other.


Yéna nyoo ngii dikôa, ni tat bémba.” 	 Stay on the mountain and tend the flocks.”


Me yé nkwoog nkaa le sômbôl i Yéhôva i yé le me ba hana i Mandalay.” 	 I firmly believe that it is Jehovah’s will for me to be right here in Mandalay.”


Ba bé titii i mintôñ mi gwét mi biañgel i ngii bi bi bi yoñ ngaba i tjé Yérusalem, ni bi bi ga yoñ ki ngaba i tjiba i béba hiai hi Satan hini i Armagédôn. 	 They picture heavenly forces that were involved in the destruction of Jerusalem and that will also be involved in the destruction of Satan’s wicked system at Armageddon.


4 Di nyi le hiki likoda li ndôn li gwé ngeñ i bibôdle. 	 4 We know that every convention session has a precise time to start.


Ndi me me nkal bé le, hi mut a nun muda ni bisômble bibe, wee a mal ke nye ndéñg i ñem wé.” Jon, di nlama bé ke ndéñg. Ndi hala a kôli bé. 	 But I say to you that everyone who keeps on looking at a woman so as to have a passion for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”


I yé ntiik le, ni njel i nyen mut a nla tohlana, tole a nla nimis niñ. 	 In fact, it is a life-and-death matter.


Baa u ‘nyi mam momasôna’ ma mbéda inyu lémél Yéhôva? 	 Do you “understand everything” necessary to please Jehovah?


3 Jam li bisu Yésu a bi sima ikété ndémbél masoohe a ti, i yé le jôl li Djob li tééba lipubi. 	 3 Jesus mentioned the sanctification of God’s name as the first request in his model prayer.


Sôk bi sôk, a paa hôlô bot a nwemlaga, a kal le: ‘Ni ntehe? 	 Finally, he held up the empty bag and said with a smile: ‘You see?


(Bibôdle 3:4-6) Makidik ma ma bi lona ndik mandutu di ntehe ibôdôl behee. 	 (Gen. 3:4-6) The results of their decisions are plain to see.


David a nkal le: “Me bi bôdôl bii matiñ ma Bibel i bisélél i niñ yem, kayéle lihaa jem li bi kahal ti me lipém.” 	 He says, “I began applying Bible principles in my life, and as a result, the respect between me and my family grew.”


Jada, ima, tole iloo ha? 	 One, two, or more?


tolakii dilémb di bé héñha? 	 changes in language?


Bibel i nkal bés le: “Ndi kingéda likak jé bés di mbem ngii yondo ni hisi hi yondo, mu nyen telepsép i nyééne.” (2 Pétrô 3:13) Ngii i kôba hala wee biane bibe ni hisi hi kôba hala wee bibéba bi bôt bi bi yé isi ane yap bi ga tjiba. 	 The Bible tells us: “There are new heavens and a new earth that we are awaiting according to his promise, and in these righteousness is to dwell.” (2 Pet. 3:13) The old heavens and earth, the corrupt governments and the earthly society under their control, will be gone.


Bés bon di gwé le di nkit imbe ben di ga eñgep i pes mbuu. 	 It is up to us.


18 I yigil i noñ ha, di ga tehe dihéga diba dipe di bôt ba ba bi bôñôl mam ma téé bé sép ikété litén li Djob ngéda Bibel i bi tilba. 	 18 In the next article, we will consider two additional instances of unjust treatment that occurred among Jehovah’s people in Bible times.


Bet ba ba nti bomede ni ngôñ yap i minson mi Ane, ba mbéna bana mawanda ma mondo (Béñge liben 11) 	 Volunteering for theocratic projects offers many opportunities to make new friends (See paragraph 11)


(Yésaya 46:10, 11; 55:11) Jon, di nla ba nkwook nkaa le bitééne bi Yéhôva bi ke i yon i ngéda a bi téé! 	 (Isa. 46:10, 11; 55:11) Therefore, we can be certain that Jehovah’s original purpose will be fulfilled exactly on time!


Gwéha—Lem lam kiyaga 	 Love—A Precious Quality


Ibale yak we u mboma nlélém jam, badba le: ‘Baa nlô wem a mbat me le me waa bégés Yéhôva? 	 If you face a similar situation, ask yourself: ‘Is my spouse demanding that I stop worshipping my God?


A bi tehe yom bisu gwé, i bé pôôna mboñ u u bé nyonok ni binuga bi nyega, ni kiñ i lôl ngii, i kal nye le: “Telep, a Pétrô, nol, jek!” 	 A sheetlike vessel filled with unclean animals was lowered before him while a heavenly voice ordered: “Get up, Peter, slaughter and eat!”


(1 Samuel 1:4-7, 10, 16) Hana a yible Djob ñem wé, a kégél ki nye likak le: “A Yéhôva nu mintôñ mi gwét, ibale w’a gwés béñge ndééñga i nlimil woñ muda, u bigda ki me, u hôya bé nlimil woñ muda, ndi u ti nlimil woñ muda, man munlôm, wee m’a ti Yéhôva nye dilo di niñ yé tjodisôna, hikéñ hi ngeñ hi’a tis yaga bé ño wé.”* (1 Samuel 1:11) Masoohe ma Hana ma bi nôga, a gwal man wé nu bisu—man munlôm. 	 (1 Sam. 1:4-7, 10, 16) Hannah poured out her soul to God and vowed: “O Jehovah of armies, if you look upon the affliction of your servant and remember me and you do not forget your servant and give to your servant a male child, I will give him to Jehovah all the days of his life, and no razor will touch his head.”* (1 Sam. 1:11) Hannah’s request was granted, and she gave birth to her firstborn—a son.


Baa nyañ nu a bé ngond Lôk Amôn nyen a bé tinde nye? (1 Bikiñe 14:21) To kii leñek, litén jolisôna li bi noñ nye. 	 Was he acting under the influence of his mother, who was an Ammonitess? (1 Ki. 14:21) Whatever his reasons, the nation as a whole followed him.


Ndi, masoda le Yéhôva a bi ma bés, di héñha; nano di yé kiki bon ba mintômba ni bilem bilam. 	 Yet, thanks to Jehovah’s molding, we changed; we became more like lambs.


Inyu ti likébla, soho yuuga bés i www.jw.org. 	 To make a donation, please visit www.jw.org.


Kôlôsé 1:9, 10 	 Colossians 1:9, 10


Hala a bi hélés me le a bé bigda jam li a nolok. 	 I was surprised to see Brother Hughes smile at the memory.


8 Damaris a bé yi jam ngandak i suklu ngéda a kôs bac yé i yônôs iba. 	 8 Damaris finished her basic schooling with top grades.


16 Di hôiga bañ le, ngôñ yés i ta bé le di nomol ni bo, ndi ngôñ yés i yé le di tihba miñem nwap. 	 16 Remember, your goal should be to win hearts, not arguments.


12 Ngéda babiina ba nkéi bot het ba nla bé pam, yak hala a nla lona bo mindañ ikété libii. 	 12 Unrealistic expectations may be at the root of a marital problem.


Libim li nson u len u liodol dikékét di makiñ i Common Voice 	 Today's Common Voice progress on clips recorded


Ket 	 Download


Téñbe i gwés Yéhôva, Matjel 	 “Kingdom Publishers in Britain—Wake Up!!” (1937), Nov.


Di ngi gwé pôla i yoñ makidik mape. 	 We still have a choice in the matter.


Di ga wan mam ma, i yigil i noñ ha. 	 Let us address these aspects in the following article.


Hala a bi bôña ndék ngéda mbus nyemb baôma. 	 This happened shortly after the apostles died.


Mut to wada a nla bé sék Yéhôva njel. 	 No one can stand in Jehovah’s way.


Maselna ni hala, suhulnyu i ga hôla bés i suhus bésbomede i si ba ba ñéga bés, i nya libak li manôgla i, i yé nseñ inyu adna i likoda. 	 Rather, our humility will help us to be submissive to those taking the lead, and such an obedient spirit is essential for unity in the congregation.


(Rôma 3:9, 10, 21-24) Baa di kôli hoñol le di nlel mut numpe? (1 Korintô 4:7) Di nlama bana minlélém mi mahoñol mi ñôma Paul, nu a bi kal baso minhook mi bikristen le ‘ba ta ha bé bakén ni biyoyo, ndi ba yé . . . bôt ba lihaa li Nyambe.’ 	 (Rom. 3:9, 10, 21-24) So why should we feel superior to anyone else? (1 Cor. 4:7) We should have a view like that of the apostle Paul, who admonished his fellow anointed Christians that they were “no longer strangers and foreigners, but . . . members of the household of God.”


“Ngéda Mbôgi Yéhôva i bé lo i tééne me likalô, me bé me kwéhne bo nwemel. 	 “When Jehovah’s Witnesses called on me,” he recalls, “I would just turn away and ignore them as if they did not exist.


U nla ki gwélél loñge kaat i mpôdôl mu jam li. 	 You might also use a suitable publication.


Ndémbél i bihégél bi mbuu bi bi bi pémél bôt ba binam inyu ngélé bisu, i nla niiga bés hônba, i ngéda ngim nson ikété ntôñ u nyidil bés. 	 The example set by some of the first spirit creatures to appear to humans can teach us to endure in a difficult assignment.


Jon di nlama yén péé ngéda yosôna. Bibel i mbéhe bés le: “Béba i yémbél bañ we, ndi yémbél béba lôñni loñge.” 	 The Bible warns us: “Do not let yourself be conquered by the evil, but keep conquering the evil with the good.”


Béñge i si homa le INYU YI BÉS > DIKUU DI BILOÑ & MAYUUGA. 	 Look under ABOUT US > OFFICES & TOURS.


Bimbe bisai di nkôs ngéda di gwé hémle i umi siñ siñ? 	 What benefits come from having a strong faith?


(Kôlôsé 3:12) Jon, minhook mi nhoñol bé le mi yé loñge iloo bôt bape. 	 (Colossians 3:12) So anointed ones do not think that they are better than others.


Ngéda a bé mañge wanda, Salômô a bé yéñ maéba ma Yéhôva. 	 During his younger years, Solomon looked to Jehovah for guidance.


LELAA DI KÔÔBA, NI ÔT KI NSEÑ NGÉDA DI YÉ HA 	 HOW TO PREPARE FOR AND BENEFIT FROM ATTENDING


A bi kal bo le, ibale nyen a ba bo, ki ‘a bé le a lédés bo miñem ni nyo wé, yak nyumla u bibép gwé u bé le u mômôs bo.’ 	 He told them that if he had been in their place, he ‘would have strengthened them with the words of his mouth, and the consolation of his lips would have brought them relief.’


Ndi bégés mañge nu a nôgôl mambén. 	 On the other hand, readily commend your child when he or she complies.


A neebe ki maliga, ilole a ntémb i loñ yé i nwii 1956. 	 He accepted the truth and returned home in 1956.


Ni njel sesema i nyemb Yésu, Djob a bi yible bés njel inyu bana niñ i boga ikété Paradis hana isi. 	 By Jesus’ sacrificial death, God opened the way to endless life in Paradise on earth.


A bé yi le nson wé hana isi w’a pam lisuk, ni le banigil bé ba nlama kena bôlô ni bisu. 	 He knew that his earthly ministry would come to an end and that others would carry on his work.


Mambe mahoñol bôt ba nlo i makoda més inyu ngélé bisu ba ga bana ngéda ba ntehe nya maboñog i? 	 What effect could such behavior have on those attending one of our conventions for the first time?


I yé ntiik le, ligwéé li Isak li bé loo mam momasôna Sara a bé le a hégda.—Bibôdle 21:1-3, 6, 7. 	 The birth of Isaac certainly exceeded all that Sarah could ever have imagined.—Gen. 21:1-3, 6, 7.


Baa ngim litode i yé mu le u nla gwélél mu likalô joñ? 	 Is there something you can use in your ministry?


Bikaat bi lihaa li Yésu, bi Matéô bo Lukas ba nti, bi ñunda toi le Yésu a bé Mésia ba bi bôk ba pôdôl. 	 The genealogical lists by Matthew and Luke clearly establish that Jesus was the foretold Messiah.


Mahaa ma, ma bé hoñol le di nlôl bo mahôla ndi maliga ma yé le, bon ba bi lôôha hôla bés.” 	 “The families think that we have helped them, but in reality, they have helped us much more.”


Jon, hala a yé nseñ le bagwal ba ke ndigi ni bisu i niiga.” 	 That’s why it’s important for parents just to keep teaching.”


(Añ Rôma 13:1, 2.) 	 (Read Romans 13:1, 2.)


3 Inyuki di gwé ngôñ i gwel bésbomede? 	 3 Why should you be interested in cultivating self-control?


Hala a nla ki hôla bés le di nimis bañ makénd més inyu mam ma mbuu, ni le di tééda mbôô wés. 	 This helps us to avoid stumbling spiritually, keeping our “foot” stable.


Yéhôva a nla boñ jam li nloo mahoñol més, jon, di nlama bé bana nduña bisu bi njiiha. 	 Jehovah can do the unexpected, so we need not be anxious in the face of trials.


Bebek, u nyi ngim bôt hala likoda joñ. 	 Perhaps you know of similar examples in your congregation.


Sita i, i bi wan bipes bi Bibel ni nye, bi bi bé pôdôl jam li. 	 The student and her teacher reviewed pertinent scriptures from the Bible.


Ti hihéga. 	 Give an example.


I len ini, bifôtô bi bibañga bi, bi nene bé ikété Masôô ma nkus ma ñañ wés. 	 To date, no photographs of them have been located by our Archives.


I yoñ ngéda i tibil soñgol gwo i ga kwés we nkaa le i mam ma, ma bi tagbe toi. 	 Carefully reading them will convince you that these events really happened.


I yé maliga le di nla boma mam ma nkônha woñi ni ma ma nla boñ le mut a nimis makénd mé. 	 You may, of course, encounter frightening, morale-weakening events.


Nyuu yem i bé ngi meya lék to ngéda a mbiibe, jam li li bé lama tééñga me ntandaa ngéda. 	 My body had not adjusted to the hot, humid weather, and this was to be an ongoing challenge.


A bé nôgôl inyule a bééna bañga hémle. 	 He obeyed because he had true faith.


(Matéô 14:31; 2 Tésalônika 1:3) Kinje nseñ u yé i sélés hémle yés! 	 (Matt. 14:31; 2 Thess. 1:3) How important it is that we build up our faith!


Mbén i Lôk Yuda i bé kal le, baboñbéba ba ba bi kôs kogse i nyemb ba bé lama juba ilole hiañga hi nañal. 	 Jewish law required that those sentenced to death be buried before sundown.


SONDE I 6-12 MATUMB 2017 	 WEEK OF MARCH 6-12, 2017


Jam li bisu li yé le, Yéhôva a bi kit bé Abraham hop. 	 First of all, Jehovah did not interrupt as Abraham spoke.


Kii yé matiñ, lelaa Yésu a bi gwélél mo ngéda a bé niiga? 	 What are principles, and how did Jesus use them effectively?


16 Mambadga Ma Basoñgol 	 16 Questions From Readers


Di nti Yéhôva mayéga ngandak.”—Añ Minson mi baôma 10:34, 35. 	 We are so thankful to Jehovah.”—Read Acts 10:34, 35.


(2 Timôtéô 3:14, 15) Ntiik, bagwal ba nlama ndugi jubus maliga ikété miñem nwap bomede, ba niñ ki inoñnaga ni mo. 	 (2 Tim. 3:14, 15) Of course, to succeed, the parents must first impress the truth on their own hearts, making the truth their way of life.


(Efésô 4:29) Ndi, hala a nlama lôl bés i ñem. 	 (Eph. 4:29) However, we must be sincere.


4 Ñôma Pétrô a ntoñol le Nsohop Satan a yé kiki “mbondo njéé le i nkônd,” Yôhanes a nsébél nye le “nyoo” ni “kômnyoo.” (1 Pétrô 5:8; Masoola 12:9) Ndi i mbéda bé le di lôôha kon Nsohop woñi—ngui yé i gwé minwaa. 	 4 The apostle Peter describes Satan the Devil as “a roaring lion,” and John calls him a “serpent” and a “dragon.” (1 Pet. 5:8; Rev. 12:9) But there is no need to be overly anxious about the Devil—his power is limited.


9 Munu ngéda i mbigda i nyemb Yésu, i yé loñge le di hek pék inyu yi lelaa di ngwélél niñ yés. 	 9 During this Memorial season, it is good to meditate on how we are using our life.


Mbus ndék ngéda, me ni mankéé Walter Bright, nsañal nu tôbôtôbô wada nu a bé yén ni bés mu ndap, ni nu a bi bôk a tagbe i ndap suklu i nyônôs 30 i Giléad, di bôdôl béñgna inyu yi too di nla biiba. 	 Before long, I met Walter Bright, a missionary who had graduated from the 30th class.


4 Iloole Yéhôva a nti Lôk israél oda le ba ti bakén lipém, a bi ti bo makénd i nôgda yom bakén ba nla nôgda. 	 4 Rather than order the Israelites to respect foreigners, Jehovah appealed to their empathy.


2 Ndi i nlélém ngéda, libim li bikristen ha ngéda i, li bé li pégi i “añal miñañ minlam le Yésu a yé Kristô,” ba undga gwéha inyu Djob, inyu bikristen bipe ni inyu bangitophémle. 	 2 On the other hand, most Christians at that time kept busy “declaring the good news about the Christ” and showing love for God, for fellow Christians, and for unbelievers.


Lusi a kôhna makénd ngéda a soñgol kaat Matéô 6:1-4. 	 Lucy was encouraged by reading Matthew 6:1-4.


Bé kona maséé, ni hak ngandak, inyule nsaa nan u yé nkeñi ngii; inyule hala nyen ba tééñga bapôdôl ba ba bôk bé bisu.” 	 Rejoice and be overjoyed, since your reward is great in the heavens, for in that way they persecuted the prophets prior to you.”


Kiki biane bi nkoñ isi unu bi nkôôge bebee ni tjiba yap, di ga ba bé nhelek i tehe le ndék ni ndék ba nkahal kolba ndéñbe yés inyu Djob. 	 As human governments near their end, we can expect them to become less and less tolerant of our neutral stand.


Me bi gwéé i man ndap bikék, i man tison ba nsébél le Liberty, i Indiana, i loñ Amérika. Ligwéé jem, bagwal bem ba bééna bon baa—munlôm wada ni bôda iba. 	 I was born in a one-room log cabin in a very small town called Liberty, Indiana, U.S.A. My parents already had three children when I came along—my older brother and two sisters.


Ibale ñ, hala a yé loñge ngôñ u nyéñ yônôs! 	 If so, that is an excellent goal!


Bôt ba boba ba bi kal ki bés le, ndék ngéda, Mbôgi Yéhôva i ga bana ki likoda li ndôn i tison Winnipeg, i het mankéé nu muda ba yônôs basaambok le Elsie, a bé yééne. 	 The two men also told us that the Witnesses would soon have a convention in Winnipeg, the city where my sister Elsie lived.


Ibôdôl i nwii 1919, bon ba makoda makeñi ma bé bôña, ndi nsoñgi makoda u bi sôs mu nwii mi bé noñ ha. 	 Since 1919, small assemblies were held, but the number of congregations actually decreased in subsequent years.


Téntén munu dilo di nsôk, adna i litén li Yéhôva i mbuma ñañ. 	 And especially in these last days, Jehovah’s people are more united than ever.


Daniel a nkal le: “Iloo di bé nyodi i loñ Panya, di bé yi bé le di bé le di la suhus likala jés li niñ. 	 Daniel relates: “Before we left Spain, we were not sure if we would be able to live a simple life.


Lelaa di boñ hala? 	 How do we do that?


HÉGDA le jam lini. 	 “DEAD MAN WALKING!”


Ndi iloo mana mam momasôna, w’a bégés Isañ wés nu ngii kiki David, nu a bi tôp le: “M’a bégés Yéhôva ngéda yosôna; bibégés gwé gw’a ba nyo wem hiki ngéda. 	 Moreover, you will undoubtedly laud our heavenly Father as did David, who sang: “I will praise Jehovah at all times; his praise will be on my lips constantly.


Liyimbne li nhôla kii ? 	 Why a profile?


6 I ti makébla i yé loñge inyu yés. 	 6 Giving is good for us.


Jam li bi pémél Môsi, li nhôla bés i kônde nok nseñ u litehge li. 	 The example of what happened to Moses reinforces the importance of this in our mind and heart.


Lelaa Pétrô a bi nigil i tjél lem i todol bôt? 	 How did Peter make progress in showing impartiality to everyone?


Ntôñ u bi ti biniigana bi inyu boñ le banigil ba mondo ba “ôm ki makôô isi siñ siñ ikété hémle.” 	 The organization has given this direction so that new disciples will be “stabilized in the faith.”


Ba bé ikété “limut li mbôgi kiki ond” li li bi bana bisai i yila mawanda ma Djob. 	 They were part of the “great cloud of witnesses” who also had the privilege of becoming God’s friends.


Ba bé sébél bikei bi le kul-isi. 	 Those flying bombs were called doodlebugs.


Nlélém jam won u bi pémél yak me. Bilôk bikéé bi bôlôm, bi bi yé boñge ba wanda bi mbéna boñ i nya mahôha i, mbus bi yé bi wo nyuu. 	 As was the case with me, energetic young brothers can easily make slips like that and then feel disappointed with themselves.


Baa u yé le u yoñ nson nsañal? 	 Could you pioneer?


Site yés internet le jw.org ni hop Pulasi, i gwé gwigil bi ba nkôôba inyu hôla boñge ba wanda i ba nkôôbaga i timbhe mbadga i. 	 Our jw.org website contains articles designed to help young people work out for themselves how to answer that question.


Ñ, ni njel sesema i yésu, Yéhôva a nla ki neebe le bôt ba binam ba jôb ikété lihaa jé ibabé le a bôk matéak mé ma telepsép. 	 Yes, on the basis of Jesus’ sacrifice, Jehovah can accept humans back into his family without compromising his righteousness.


Ba bi unda le ba bé ba mbégés ndik Yéhôva nyetama ngéda ba bi tjél je bijek bi bi bé gwom bi nyega inyu bagwélél ba Djob, ni i ngéda ba bi tjél ôôp i si titii i gôl i Nébukadnézar. 	 They demonstrated their exclusive devotion to Jehovah not only by abstaining from eating foods that were unclean but also by refusing to bow down to Nebuchadnezzar’s golden image.


7, 8. (a) Lelaa i téé mam di nlama boñ i pes mbuu i nla boñ le, i yoñ makidik malam i ba jam li tomb? (b) Inyuki mañge wanda wada a bi tjél ke i suklu ikeñi? 	 7, 8. (a) How can setting goals make decision-making easier? (b) Why did one teenager choose not to go to a university?


Ba nla ki tjél ti bés lipém inyule di nwo nyuu ni libak jés. 	 They may even respond unkindly because of our lack of confidence.


LELAA MBÔGI YÉHÔVA I YÉ MAHÉÑHA NI BAPE INYU . . . 	 HOW ARE JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES DIFFERENT CONCERNING . . .


SONDE I 19-25 MATUMB 2018 	 WEEK OF MARCH 19-25, 2018


Mbus, téé mam u ga boñ inyu lémél nye. 	 Then plan to do what is pleasing to him.


Lelaa ni nla ba nkwoog nkaa le ni ga pei ngéda ñunuk nkoñ isi unu w’a mal? 	 How can you make sure that you will remain when this wicked world passes away?


Yésu a bi kal banigil bé le: “Bé bobasôna ni yé lisañ li bôt.” 	 Jesus told his disciples: “All of you are brothers.”


Bilôk bikéé bi bôlôm ni bi bôda bi likoda bi bi nit bés ngandak. 	 Brothers and sisters in the congregation were of great help.


Di bi kôs bisai i bôdôl yuuga makoda kiki ngwélél makiiña i sôñ Matumb u ñwii 1965. 	 In March 1965 we were privileged to begin serving congregations in the traveling work.


Kiki Samanta, bés bobasôna di mboma mandutu ngim mangéda. 	 Like Samantha, all of us have faced difficult situations at one time or another.


Hala a nla hôyôs biliya gwés ikété nson u Djob.—Bingéngén 13:12. 	 This could cause us to slow down in our service to God.—Proverbs 13:12.


Di yé ikété matôa inyu ke i likoda likeñi 	 On our way to an assembly using “public transportation”


Ndi inyule ba bé hémle lipémba li Djob, ba bé wengoñle bôt ba ba bi kôhna ngui i ‘yip manyo ma mbondo njéé, ba tuhak ngui i hié.’—Lôk Héber 11:33, 34; Daniel 3:16-18, 20, 28; 6:13, 16, 21-23. 	 Instead, their faith in God’s power enabled them, so to speak, to ‘stop the mouths of lions’ and ‘quench the force of fire.’—Heb. 11:33, 34; Dan. 3:16-18, 20, 28; 6:13, 16, 21-23.


Hiki ño nkwel mu gwigil bi bi mpam hiki ngéda i internet, hi yé nkôôbaga inyu hôla we i kwés wemede nkaa inyu ngim biniigana bi Bibel. 	 Each study guide in this series is designed to help you strengthen your conviction about a Bible subject.


YÔSIA A BI TÉÉDA MAMBÉN MA YÉHÔVA 	 JOSIAH KEPT JEHOVAH’S COMMANDMENTS


Mu kii a bé toñle bo inyuki a tilna bo, a kal bo le: “Me bi tilna bé ndék bibañga ini inyu lédés bé, ni inyu bok mbôgi le ini yon i yé bañga konangoo i mbuma ñañ Nyambe. 	 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.


Me ngi bigdaga ndimbhe yé: “A lok yem, di nla bé nok jimb li.” 	 I remember her answer: “Son, it’s a mystery. We’re not meant to understand it.”


(Matéô 13:44) Ngéda di ntehe bisai di nkôs ha ngéda i, di ga kéñbaha maséé més, di ga ba ki loñge i niñ yés, ni ki le di ga nôgha bôt bape maséé.—Minson mi baôma 20:35; Filipi 1:3-5. 	 “If you are happy and satisfied with your life now, you are more likely to be healthy in the future.”


Ngéda di mboñ ndék nyiña, di ga tehe le, minlôñ mi kaat Ezékiel mi, mi bi tilbana bebee le i ñwii 612 B.N.Y. Ha ngéda i, ki Nôa bo Hiôb ba bé nwok behee behee, ndi Djob a bé a ngi hoñlak ndéñbe yap. 	 By doing some research, we learn that this portion of Ezekiel was written in about the year 612 B.C.E. By that time, Noah and Job had been dead for centuries, and their record of faithfulness was in God’s memory.


Jon, mambe mam ma nla lona “njiiha ikété minsôn” Paul a bi pôdôl? 	 What, then, are some of the realities that may bring on the ‘tribulation in the flesh’ that Paul mentioned?


Ndi, Bibel i ngwélél ki loñge buk i gwéha ipe ngéda i mpôdôl ngim bôda. 	 The Bible uses an especially kind and tender word when referring to certain women.


I mbus, di hégha ngéda i lôñni ngéda di ntégbaha mu nlélém sonde i mintuk kii bo i pémés mbiibe, i tégbaha loñge ngéda, i béñge biliñgeliñge tole i tuk mintuk mi vidéô. 	 Then we could compare that figure to the number of hours we spent that same week on recreational activities, such as participating in sports, enjoying hobbies, watching television, or playing video games.


Jumpei bo Nao ba ntip tagbe i Suklu i baañal ñañ nlam. 	 Recently, Jumpei and Nao also attended the School for Kingdom Evangelizers.


Ngéda di mpohol i tjél nôgôl mahoñol més mabe, di nla yén maliga to ibale ngitelepsép i nkéña bés. 	 When we choose to reject a bad thought, we can remain honest despite the dishonesty surrounding us.


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SONDE I 22-28 BIÔÔM 2018 	 WEEK OF OCTOBER 22-28, 2018


Ngéda me bé i ñamb u nson ngéba, i nwii 1962 	 While living in a labor camp, 1962


18 Kiki a ba i hiai hi bisu, mañ to wada u ta bé peles ikété likoda i len ini, ‘inyule bés bobasôna di mbaage ngandak ngélé.’ 	 18 As was true in the first century, there are no perfect elders in the modern-day Christian congregation, “for we all make mistakes many times.”


Nyemb i bé ha bé le i ane i ngii Yésu. 	 Death was no longer master over Jesus.


Hégda i mam ma nla lona mindañ, u yi kii u ga boñ inyu keñgle mo. 	 Think of situations that might lead to conflict, and determine how to handle them.


Ngandak gwom bi bôt ba nhoñol i len ini le bi yé siñ siñ tole bi ga mal bé, bi ga tagbe. 	 Much of what people today commonly consider to be permanent features of life in this world will be gone.


Ibale u yé ndap mok inyu hémle yoñ, bebeg le u mboñ kii yosôna u nla inyu niiga bôt bape maliga. Yi le hala a nkônha Yéhôva maséé. 	 If you are imprisoned because of your faith, you likely speak about the truth as circumstances permit, and that makes Jehovah’s heart rejoice.


Ñoo Yéhôva nu bisu, le Nsohop, a nyahal toi Djob. 	 Jehovah is, in effect, being taunted by his archenemy, the Devil.


A bé boñ mbañgô inyu kôhna likala li kel. 	 She earned her living as a seamstress.


Ibabé pééna, likoda joñ li bi yoñ bitelbene i ti moni inyu nit nson maoñ ma mandap ma Ane. Moni mi di nti hiki ngéda, mi nhôla i ôñôl bilôk bikéé bi nkoñ isi wonsôna mandap ma Ane. 	 Your congregation also no doubt has a standing resolution to assist financially with the worldwide program of building Assembly Halls and Kingdom Halls, which benefits our brothers throughout the earth.


7 I ngéda Yéfta, ndok i bon ba Lôk Israél i bi boñ le ba yila minkol mi bon ba Lôk Filistia ni mi Lôk Amôn. 	 7 In Jephthah’s day, the disobedience of the Israelites resulted in their becoming enslaved to the Philistines and the Ammonites.


A bi nañlana wañan ñwaa Uria, mbus a ti Yôab oda le a nôlha Uria i gwét. 	 He had sexual relations with Uriah’s wife and then told Joab to make sure that Uriah would be killed in battle.


Araséli: Bebeg le inyule me bé ngond siksa, jon me ngwés me añle bipada ni bôda ba siksa me mboma i likalô miñañ minlam. 	 Araceli: Possibly because I was a nun, I like to give a witness to all the priests and nuns I meet in the ministry.


3 Ibôdôl bibôdle bi ñañ u bôt ba binam, Yéhôva a nti bagwélél bé maéba ma tôbôtôbô. 	 3 From the beginning of human history, Jehovah has given people specific instructions or directions.


Ndi bape ipôla yap, ba nyi bé yom b’a boñ mbus ha. 	 Occasionally, however, there are youths who do not seem to have an answer.


(2 Timôtéô 2:22) Ngandak yé mawanda ma suklu i bé béna bat nye too a bé a ngi yii konji. 	 (2 Tim. 2:22) Schoolmates often asked whether she was still a virgin.


13 Inyu yi lelaa di ntehe moni, di nla badba mambadga mana le: ‘Baa me nhémle toi i yom Bibel i nkal inyu moni, me niñik ki inoñnaga ni i yi i? 	 13 To analyze our view of money, we might honestly consider how we would answer these questions: ‘Do I really believe and live in harmony with what the Bible says about money?


Timôtéô, nu a bé kiha lôñni nye, a bi tip pam i ndap mok. Jon, boba ba bééna botñem le ba ga lo yuuga bilôk bikéé bi Yudéa. 	 His traveling partner Timothy had just been freed from prison, and together they hoped to visit the brothers in Judea.


Hala a bé kwés bés nkaa le, ntel ngéda wonsôna di bé lama téñbe ni Djob ni bii Ane yé bisu, a bé lama bé tjôô bés. 	 This reassured us that as long as we strove to remain faithful to God and put his Kingdom first, he would never fail us.


(Matéô 23:8) Paul a nkal le: “Gwéha nan bé ni bé kikii lisañ li bôt i ba yaga gwéha ñem nyuu; wada a bôgôk ti numpe lipém.” 	 (Matthew 23:8) Paul says: “In brotherly love have tender affection for one another. In showing honor to one another, take the lead.”


(Añ Bibôdle 32:24-28.) 	 (Read Genesis 32:24-28.)


YÉHÔVA A BI NÉHNE BÉS NJEL MATÉMB I NYENI 	 JEHOVAH OPENED THE DOOR FOR US TO RETURN


Lelaa u nyi le Yéhôva a ngwés le u yoñ makidik ma ma ga lona we bilôl bilam? 	 How do you know that Jehovah wants you to plan for a happy future?


Ndi, mbadga i nlôôha ba nseñ i yé le: Lelaa di nla tjél kwo ikété mana maboñog ma ngitelepsép? 	 And more important, how can we avoid getting caught up in these dishonest practices?


Ngéda David i bi bat Barzilai, nu a bééna 80 ma ñwii, le a lo yééne i ndap kiñe, ibabé nkaa hala a bi lôôha ti Barzilai lipém. 	 When David asked 80-year-old Barzillai to accept an invitation to live in the royal court, Barzillai must have been greatly honored.


Baa minheña mi minsôn nwon mi bi tinde Abimelek ni Pétrô i nene kiki bôt ba nhoñol libak likeñi? 	 Were the seemingly presumptuous actions of Abimelech and Peter motivated by sinful desires?


Ndi, ibôdôl ñwii 1947 kepam ñwii 1958, i bi tééda 100 000 bôt ba mok, ikété nsoñgi u, yak bôt ba maki ba bé mu, bisônda bipe bi bi bé kolba ngomin, yak ni Mbôgi Yéhôva ipe i i bé i tiñi ni Djob. 	 Yet, from 1947 to 1958, it hosted more than 100,000 prisoners, including active and suspected communists, former resistance fighters, and scores of faithful Witnesses of Jehovah.


Bés bobasôna di gwé ngôñ ni nwéhél inyu pil wés nkeñi! 	 Each of us has been forgiven a huge debt!


Munu yigil ini, di ga tehe ndék dihéga di ñunda lelaa Djob a bi éga bagwélél bé. 	 In this article, we will look at a few examples of how he guided them.


(Rôma 11:13, 14) Iba, Paul a kal le a bé ‘yemhe Nyambe inyu yap.’ 	 (Rom. 11:13, 14) Second, Paul mentioned his “supplication to God for them.”


“HIKOBA INYU NIÑ YÉS” 	 “AN ANCHOR FOR THE SOUL”


Ni mambe manjel babiina ba nla unda le ba nit kahap i Yéhôva? 	 What are some ways in which married couples can show that they uphold Jehovah’s sovereignty?


Ndi to ibale ba mboñ kii, ba mbigda jam Yéhôva a bi bôn bo inyu dilo di nlo.—1 Korintô 15:53; 2 Pétrô 1:4; 1 Yôhanes 3:2, 3; Masoola 20:6. 	 But no matter what they are doing, they remember what God has promised them for the future.—1 Corinthians 15:53; 2 Peter 1:4; 1 John 3:2, 3; Revelation 20:6.


Ngéda ngandak bôt i pamna ñwii i téé bôlô, ba mbôdôl badba too ba gwé ngandak moni inyu niñ loñge mu dilo di niñ ba ngi gwé. 	 Many people reach retirement age and wonder if they will have enough money to live out the rest of their life comfortably.


Yônatan a bé yi le Djob a yé ni David, ha ni Saulô bé. Jon a pohol le a ga téñbe i gwés David. 	 Jonathan knew that God was with David and not with Saul, so he chose to be loyal to David.


Lelaa a bi boñ mbus a bi tehe libak jap li ngoo? 	 How did he react to their pitiful state?


11. (a) Ni mambe manjel David a bi unda le a bé kiki ték lima? (b) Lelaa di nla kôna nye? 	 11. In what ways did David prove to be like soft clay, and how can we imitate him?


Kii u nla boñ inyu hôla bilôk bikéé bi ntip lo likoda joñ i meya? 	 What can you do to help newcomers who have moved into your congregation?


NJÔÔÑ YI 	 SCIENCE


(Añ Lôk Héber 11:17-19.) 	 (Read Hebrews 11:17-19.)


Kii i ga hôla bés i tééda ñem nsôhga i boga ni boga? 	 What will help us to remain modest forever?


ÑEM MALIGA, I SAL NI NGUI 	 HONESTY, HARD WORK


Mañge munlôm a bi nol, ndi a kal le: “Ñ, me nyi hala.” 	 The little boy smiled and said, “Yes, I know.”


MINSON MIMPE I BILOÑ BI AFRIKA BIPE 	 FURTHER ACTIVITY IN OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES


Maéba 11 I ba mut bôlô 	 Secret 11 Industriousness


(Galatia 5:22, 23) Kiki bañga nsañ i nlôl ni mbuu mpubi, di nlama suhus bésbomede i si ngui mbuu mpubi inyu hôlôs lem i. 	 (Gal. 5:22, 23) Since true peace is produced by God’s spirit, we must yield to the influence of the holy spirit to develop true peace.


(Añ 2 Pétrô 3:9.) 	 (Read 2 Peter 3:9.)


Inyuki suhulnyu i bé le i tat mawanda ni bôt ba lihaa ba Nabôt? 	 Why would humility have been a protection to Naboth’s family and friends?


Jon ba nlama niiga bon bap bilem bilam, bomede ba tinak ndémbél ilam. 	 And as is the case with all qualities that their children need to learn, parents should set the example.


7 Biañgel bi bi nit bagwélél ba Djob. 	 7 Angels assisted God’s representatives.


1, 2. (a) Imbe ndutu boñge ba lôl biloñ bipe ba mboma? (b) Mambe ma mambadga i yigil ini i ga timbhe? 	 1, 2. (a) What problem do many immigrant children experience? (b) What questions will this article discuss?


Limbe likébla likeñi Yéhôva a bi ti bôt ba binam inyu unda bo konangoo yé i mbuma ñañ? 	 What is the greatest expression of Jehovah’s undeserved kindness toward mankind?


YÔSUA a yé bisu bi ndutu ikeñi. 	 JOSHUA faces a daunting challenge.


Kiki hihéga, ngim likoda i gwé letee ni 134 batéé likalô, ndi ba gwé ndigi 50 ma mandap libôga jap li likalô! 	 For example, one congregation has 134 publishers but only 50 private homes in its territory!


Mam ma, ma nla yoñ bés ngandak ngéda kayéle di bana ndik ndék ngéda tole ngéda i nhéñél yaga bés inyu boñ sômbôl Djob. 	 Such things can keep us so occupied or distracted that we have little or no time to consider what God wants us to do.


Ni mbale, hala a yé bés bisai i bana we munu, i homa wés bôlô.’ 	 It truly is a blessing to have you here in our company.’


Lelaa di nla unda le di ndiihe maliga di gwé? 	 How can we show appreciation for knowing the truth?


BAA DI NLAMA HÉMLE LE DJOB A YÉ? 	 DO WE NEED TO BELIEVE IN GOD?


Mankéé numpe a nla hoñol le a gwé bé ngap inyu yônôs ngim nson. 	 Another brother might have feelings of inadequacy about fulfilling an assignment.


Nlélém ni bés, Yéhôva a nyi le i yéne bés loñge i ti nye tik yés gwom. 	 Likewise, Jehovah realizes that giving from our valuable things is good for us.


(Tjémbi 119:37; Matéô 5:28) Hala a nla ba sañ i ngui, ndi di kôli jo yo, inyu bana bisai bi Yéhôva. 	 (Ps. 119:37; Matt. 5:28) This may be a hard fight, but having Jehovah’s blessing is worth any effort we must put forth.


Yésu a ntémb a ñôt mahoñol més mu mam Yéhôva a nheg. 	 Jesus again turns our attention to Jehovah’s handiwork.


Buk i Grikia ini le “soman” i nlébna i kaat Lukas 16:1, i ntinde bés i hoñol le, ba bé ôm kindak nu nsohi yañga. 	 The Greek word rendered “accused” at Luke 16:1 allows for the idea that the steward was slandered.


Lelaa Yéhôva a mbem le di bôñôl ngap yosôna a nti bés? 	 How does Jehovah expect us to use our abilities?


(Añ Masoola 18:4.) 	 (Read Revelation 18:4.)


Kiki hihéga, di bigda i yom Djob a boñ inyu Lôt. 	 Think of what God did for Lot.


A bi kadal nkoñ Babilôn, a kal ki le: “Yéhôva . . . a mbéhe ki me le me ôñôl nye ndap i Yérusalem . . . 	 He conquered Babylon and proclaimed: “Jehovah . . . has commissioned me to build him a house in Jerusalem . . .


mam di nlama yémbél ma ma nkéñ bés i leege bakén? 	 overcoming barriers to extending hospitality?


Ndi, ba nlama neebe le Yéhôva nyen a gwé kunde yosôna.—Yésaya 45:6, 7. 	 However, it is best to acknowledge that Jehovah is in control.—Isa. 45:6, 7.


Ni bisai bi Yéhôva inyu bôlô yap i ngui, likoda jada li bi gwéé. 	 With Jehovah’s blessing and their zealous work, a congregation was started.


I nla ba nseñ le di kwélés mboñbéba iloo ngélé yada. 	 It may be necessary to reason with the sinner more than once.


Hala a bé wengoñle yak ngéda i lam bijek i bé nom jôm ngélé iloo kiki di bi meya. 	 Preparing a meal seemed to take ten times longer than we were used to,” says Adria.


Nyoo loñ ba bi gwééne, bebeg le ba bé bé le ba kôhna yigil i Bibel, tole ba kodba ni litén li Yéhôva i mbamba. 	 In their home country, they may not have been able to take advantage of a Bible study or to associate freely with Jehovah’s people.


Ngandak ikété yés i bi tehe maboñok ma ngitelepsép, yak ma telepsép, ni lelaa bibéba bi bôt bi ntééñga bôt ba nginsohi. 	 Most of us have seen justice perverted and good, innocent people oppressed by evil ones.


Bon ba matôa ba bé ke bé nyoo, jon me bé bat baluk matôa makeñi, ibale me nla yén i ngii mambegee ma ma bé mu mbus. 	 No public transportation reached those places. As a result, I had to ask truck drivers if I could sit on top of the logs they were hauling in their big trucks.


le jôl li Yéhôva li tééba lipubi? 	 the sanctification of Jehovah’s name?


Lelaa di nla bigda bôt ba ñéga bés, téntén ba ba yé “nkol u maliga ni u pék”?—Lôk Héber 13:7; Matéô 24:45. 	 And how can we “remember those who are taking the lead” among us, especially those who make up “the faithful and discreet slave”?—Heb. 13:7; Matt. 24:45.


Me nôgda kiki ntôptjémbi nu a kal le: “Ngéda nduña i mahoñol mem i mbôl, hogbe [i Yéhôva] i nkônha ñem wem maséé.” 	 I feel like the psalmist who declared: “When anxieties overwhelmed me, [Jehovah] comforted and soothed me.”


14 Hiliba hi nyônôs aa inyu yén haa ni mam ma nkoñ isi hi yé le, di yoñ ngui yak Yéhôva. 	 14 A third key to maintaining our neutrality is to gain strength from Jehovah.


Ni maliga, a bé le a bana jam kiki bo 20 ma ñwii ngéda Yéhôva a kal le a bé a téé sép kiki Nôa bo Hiôb. 	 In fact, he may have been in his late teens or early 20’s when Jehovah said that he was just as righteous as Noah and Job.


(Markô 14:53, 54, 66-72) Ndi, Pétrô a bi wo nyuu, a tam béba yé, ni Yéhôva a ke ni bisu i gwélél nye. 	 (Mark 14:53, 54, 66-72) However, Peter showed remorse, and Jehovah continued to use him.


Me bé yi le néñés man mut, i ta bé le i ba nlélém ni bana woñ man wemede.” 	 I knew that adoption would not be exactly the same as giving birth to my own child.”


A bé mimañ mi bôt, niigana njohok lôk kéé i boñ bibôlô binan. 	 You older ones, equip younger ones to do what you do.


Mambe mambadga di ga wan munu yigil ini? 	 What questions will we consider in this article?


14 Mañ u, u nke ni bisu i kal le: “Kel yada Graham a kal me ngim jam i bi lôôha tihba me. 	 14 The elder continues: “One day, Graham told me something that touched my heart.


NIÑ I MUT A NKE LOÑ YÉ NGWÉÉ 	 THE LIFE OF A REFUGEE


Ndi, biañgel bi ndok bi, bi ta ndik bé bôt ba lisanda. 	 These rebels, however, are not just a mob of troublemakers.


Jon mbadga i yé le: Njee a kôli kit mimbe minwaa mi yé loñge, mimbe mi yé nseñ, ni mimbe mi kôli? 	 The question, then, is: Who has the right to determine what limits are just, necessary, and reasonable?


Nwii ima mbus ngéda, a bi kahal éga Paul mu nson wé nsañal. 	 Two years later he became Paul’s traveling companion.


2, 3. (a) Inyuki Yéhôva nyen a kôli téntén ni lipém? 	 2, 3. (a) Why is Jehovah especially worthy of honor?


Ba bi tjél neebe Yésu kiki Mésia, ba nol ki nye. 	 Jesus was rejected as the Messiah and killed.


Balét ba suklu ba bé bé maséé, jon ba bi noode kôhna me woñi, ba gwéélak bitembee inyu tinde me i héñha mahoñol. 	 The school staff was not happy and tried using intimidation and lies to make me change my mind.


5 Yésu a kal banigil bé le: “Kii ni njôp ndap, yégnana yo.” 	 5 “When you enter the house,” Jesus told his disciples, “greet the household.”


Ndi Jaimé a bi bôdôl ke makoda. 	 To abandon his former lifestyle, Jaime had to ask Jehovah to help him believe in Him.


MBUU MPUBI U BI TI BO NGUI 	 EMPOWERED BY HOLY SPIRIT


To ibale Kain a pohol i yoñ to mambe makidik, ma bé lama héñha niñ yé i mbus ngéda. 	 Whichever way he decided, there would be consequences that would affect the rest of his life.


Baa mambe mam ikété libii jés di mboñ loñge ngéda di yé ntôñ? 	 In what aspect(s) of our marriage do we work well as a team?


Bikaat bi bi yé ikété Bibel bi gwé maada, ibôdôl i kaat Bibôdle ikepam i kaat Masoola. 	 The individual books of the Bible are interconnected.


Hihéga hiada hi nit i jam li hi yé i ligwéé li Yésu, ngéda batééda mintômba ba añle Maria ñwin u añgel. 	 One example of this was at Jesus’ birth when shepherds told Mary about a message from an angel.


(Añ 1 Pétrô 2:9, 10.) 	 (Read 1 Peter 2:9, 10.)


8 Ngéda di nhôla bôt bape i yi Djob, di nyi le di yé lémél Yéhôva ni le a ndiihe biliya gwés inyu gwélél nye. 	 8 When we help others learn about God, we know that we are pleasing Jehovah and that he values our efforts to serve him.


Didier a mbéna nol, ngeñ a nhoñol bibôdle gwé bi yigil u hop Malgache. 	 Didier smiles as he recalls the time when he began to learn Malagasy.


Ikété dihéga di mbôk tehe, Djob a bé a kôli i bana ñem ngôô. 	 God’s compassion was appropriate in the Bible examples mentioned above.


Di ga kôs mandimbhe mu yigil i noñ. 	 They will be answered in the next article.


Balét ba bé gwélél makeñge inyu niiga bés. 	 The instructors used effective teaching methods.


“I ñwii mi bi lôôha lona me maséé, mi yé mi me bi tégbaha i gwélél Yéhôva.”—Jaimé 	 “The happiest years of my life have been those spent serving Jehovah.”—Jaime


Yak dikuu dipe di biloñ di bi boñ nlélém. 	 Other branch offices followed suit.


2 Yésu a bi unda le Yéhôva nyen a bi kal le: “Jo ni jon mut a’ yék isañ bo nyañ, a adbe nwaa wé, boba b’a ba nsôn wada.” 	 2 Jesus confirmed that it was Jehovah who stated: “A man will leave his father and his mother and will stick to his wife, and the two will be one flesh.”


17 Kiki di yé sum sum ikété “dilo di nsôk,” jon di ntehe le ‘ngéda i yé nledek kiyaga.’ (2 Timôtéô 3:1-5) Ndi ibale di nyén péé i pes mbuu, hala a ga hôla bés i jôs maboñog mabe ba nkoñ isi. 	 17 Because we are living deep in “the last days,” we are experiencing “critical times hard to deal with.” (2 Tim. 3:1-5) Yet, keeping spiritually strong will do much to offset this world’s negative influences.


Heeni! 	 Not at all!


Inyuki di nlama gwés Djob? 	 Why must we have love for God?


I yé maliga le, sañgô Yuda nu di mbôk pôdôl a bé kolba énél i Lôk Rôma, inyule Lôk Rôma i bi bôdôl tila môl ma bôt ba bé saa tas bikôntô. 	 In fact, the rebellion of Judas the Galilean, mentioned earlier, was sparked by a registration to ensure that the people paid tribute to Rome.


U hôiga bañ le: Inyu lémél Djob, di nlama hônba.—Rôma 5:3-5; Yakôbô 1:12. 	 Remember: To have God’s approval, we must endure.—Rom. 5:3-5; Jas. 1:12.


Kii boñge ba wanda ba nla boñ inyu hôla likoda i ba ikété adna? 	 What may younger ones do to help the congregation be united?


Mbus, di ga tehe ndémbél ipe i i ñunda lelaa Yéhôva a boñ mam ma bé loo mahoñol ma bôt. 	 Then, we will review some additional Scriptural examples of how Jehovah did the unexpected.


Jon mimañ mi likoda mi bi ti Paul maéba le a jôp i Témpél, a yônôs litéak li Mbén li li ta bé béba, to ibale Djob a mbat bé nye le a yônôs jo. 	 They would be made social outcasts and barred from witnessing in the temple or in synagogues.


Lôk Yuda i bi kon maséé, i kahal ki noñ bo inyu buñga bo. 	 The Jewish rebels rejoiced and promptly gave chase.


(Yôhanes 6:40) Nyonok ni gwéha ni pék, Yéhôva a ga hôla lihaa li bôt ba binam i yila peles, inoñnaga ni bitééne gwé bi bibôdle. 	 (John 6:40) With great love and wisdom, Jehovah will bring the human family to perfection, according to his original purpose.


Badba wemede le, ‘ibale i mam ba bi boma ma mpémél me, kii me yé le me bana ngôñ le ba bôñôl me?’—Matéô 7:12. 	 Ask yourself, ‘If I were in their position, how would I like to be treated?’—Matt. 7:12.


Di tehe bôt iba ba ba bi boñ hala. 	 Consider two individuals who did just that.


Di bi nom 33 nwii i nson makiiña, mu nwii mi nwominsôna, di nsal ki kiki ngwélél ndôn 21 nwii. 	 We spent 33 years in the traveling work, the last 21 of those in the district work.


Me bi gwéé i hilo 29 hi sôñ Njéba, i nwii 1929. Me nañ i man mbai i libôga li Bulacan, i loñ i Filipin. 	 I was born on July 29, 1929, and grew up in a village in the province of Bulacan in the Philippines.


Ndi to hala kii bi bé bégés Djob i loñge homa, ngandak yap i bi nwas le mahoñol mabe ma o ñem wap, ma hôlôl ki. 	 Yet, even in such a good environment, many allowed bad desires to take root and grow.


A sôdôs nyemede, a yoñ libak li nkol.” 	 He emptied himself and took a slave’s form.”


I len ini, di gwé ha bé ki minkwel mi pééna, di gwé ndigi minkwel minlam mi Bibel. 	 Our arguments were replaced with lively Bible discussions.


Mbén Môsi i bé kal le ba bé lama tééda bôt ba lô, haa ni bôt bape. 	 The Mosaic Law prescribed keeping people with leprosy separate from others.


19 Mam momasôna ma nyônôl bañga base munu dilo di nsôk tini, ma ñunda le Yéhôva a nsayap litén jé, ni le Kristô nyen a nkena jo. 	 19 All that has been accomplished for true worship in these last days is tangible evidence of Jehovah’s blessing and Christ’s leadership.


Yak ngéda bôt bape ba bi tjôô matiñ ma Djob, Yéfta bo ngond yé ba bi téñbe i noñ mo. 	 At a time when others abandoned divine standards, Jephthah and his daughter clung to them.


Me nsédne bôt bobasôna maôô. 	 Some have been reassigned to the field.


Di nla ke ni bisu i yoñ makidik ma ma ñunda le di gwé pék, ngap i tibil wan mam, ni nokna ilam ibale di nyoñ ngéda i ‘soñda’ mambén ni matiñ ma Djob. 	 We can increasingly act with wisdom, insight, and understanding if we take the time to “ponder over” God’s laws and principles.


8 Bahogi ba bi pohol i nigil mbañ i Bibel, tole i mam ma ñunda le miñañ mi Bibel mi yé maliga, tole i nigil lelaa mam bôt ba njôôñ yi ba nléba ma ñunda le Bibel i mpot maliga. 	 8 Some have chosen study projects that involved studying Bible prophecy or the Bible’s historical, archaeological, and scientific accuracy.


Mu kii a bé yuuga bo, mankéé Rutherford a bi ti bet ba bi téñbe makénd, ni njel minkwel mi ngui ima, ni minkwel mi bé pémél nkuu mahop mintan. 	 During his visit, Brother Rutherford gave these faithful ones great encouragement, delivering two stirring convention talks and five powerful radio lectures.


(1 Korintô 10:24; 13:5) Lipe li bak ki le, kiki gwéha i nyoñ ngéda i hek pék, i tôñôk bape, i ban-ga wongut ni loñgeñem, i mboñ le liwanda ni adna bi kônde ba ipôla mahaa ni makoda.—Kôlôsé 3:14. 	 (1 Cor. 10:24; 13:5) Additionally, because love is thoughtful, considerate, patient, and kind, it builds affectionate families and united congregations.—Col. 3:14.


2 Timôtéô 3:1-5: “I dilo di nsôk . . . bôt b’a tôñ ndigi bomede, ba gwéhék moni, ba humblak manyuu, ba bak bôt ba ngagal, ni baôbôs môl, ni bandogbene bagwal bap, ba ba nti bé mayéga, ni bapuñgul mam ma Nyambe, bôt ba dingônôk, ni ba mandiñga, bôt ba minsohi, ni ba biyôgda, bôt ba nyai, baoo mam malam, ni balibana bôt, bipôhle bi bôt, ni ba ngôk u nkwés ndim, b’a gwés maséé ma nkoñ isi iloo kii ba ngwés Nyambe, bitéé bi mis b’a siñge nye ñem, ndi ba tañbaga lipémba jé.” 	 2 Timothy 3:1-5: “In the last days . . . , men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, disloyal, having no natural affection, not open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of goodness, betrayers, headstrong, puffed up with pride, lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God, having an appearance of godliness but proving false to its power.”


Yilha bôt banigil i ta bé bôlô i mut wada. 	 Making disciples is teamwork.


Bimbe “bitugne bi nlôôha loñge” bi ngi lok? 	 What “better resurrection” is yet ahead?


Ndi, Yéhôsafat a bi bana maada ni Kiñe Ahab ma ma bé bé nseñ, kayéle a bé bebee i nimis niñ yé. 	 Yet, Jehoshaphat’s unnecessary dealings with Ahab almost cost him his life.


Ngandak lôk kéé i i bi ke nyoo i nit nson likalô, i bi nôgda ngui i masoohe. 	 A number of need-greaters experienced the power of prayer.


Hala a bi lémél bé Yéhôva.—1 Samuel 13:5-9. 	 Jehovah was not pleased.—1 Sam. 13:5-9.


(2 Miñañ 11:21-23) Ni njel i nyen, Rôbôam a unda pék, i a bi bana bé bisu bi ngéda. 	 (2 Chron. 11:21-23) In this, Rehoboam showed a measure of insight that he did not display earlier.


Di bi biiba i nwii 1957. 	 We got married in 1957.


Béba yo ki yo i nlama bé ba ikété paradis yés i mbuu. 	 Wickedness in any form does not belong in our spiritual paradise.


Di nwan jam li i yigil i noñ ha. 	 Let us address that matter in the following article.


Jam lipe li nôgha bé bés njôghe kiki i nôgda le Yéhôva a ntjôô bés. 	 Nothing stings more than feeling abandoned by him.


Yéhôva a bi nwas le ngéda i tagbe inyule a ngwés bé le bôt ba binam ba tjiba, ndi a ngwés le “bobasôna ba pam homa ba nhiel miñem.”—2 Pétrô 3:9. 	 Jehovah has allowed time to pass because he does not want anyone to be destroyed but “desires all to attain to repentance.”—2 Pet. 3:9.


Ba ntam bé makidik map. 	 They do not regret their decision.


Inyu Paradis i i mba hana isi, Djob a nkal le: “Hisi hiosôna hi’a yon ni yi i Yéhôva.” 	 Regarding the Paradise earth, God says: “The earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah.”


17 Mbuu womede u mbok nlélém mbôgi kiki mimbuu nwés 	 Ancient Wisdom for Modern LivingDo Not Be Anxious 15


Ngéda di nigil matam malam ba bi bumbul mu kiki ba bi boñ biliya, di nla pam i boñ kiki bo ngéda di mboma minlélém mi mandutu. 	 We learn about the results of their efforts and may thus be able to apply such points to some situations we encounter in life.


Lelaa di nla toi ba kunde? 	 How can we become truly free?


Hala a ga ôbôs maada més malam ni Yéhôva. 	 This will harm our relationship with Jehovah.


Bimbe bilem bi yé yimbne i mut minsôn? 	 What are the characteristics of a physical person?


Lelaa di ntehe bo? 	 How do you view them?


(Yakôbô 1:4) Manoodana ma mbéna yelel bibomb gwés, hala wee, mam ikété libak jés le di nlama kodol. 	 (Jas. 1:4) Trials often reveal our weaknesses, aspects of our personality that we need to refine.


17 Daniel a bééna bebee le 100 nwii, a bak bebee ni nyemb. 	 17 Daniel was almost 100 years old and nearing the end of his life.


Ngéda a bé mañge i loñ Yuda, a bi hôlôs gwéha Nyambe, tolakii ngandak bôt ipañ yé i bé béba ngandak. 	 Despite the wickedness that prevailed in Judah during Daniel’s early childhood, the boy grew to love God.


Ni yihge loñge, le mut a tiga le a kena bé minkôm ni pék bôt ni biyôglô bi malôga, kingéda bilem bi bôt ba binam, to kingéda bibuk bi mbôk ikété maéba ma nkoñ isi, ndi ha kingéda Kristô bé.” 	 Look out that no one takes you captive by means of the philosophy and empty deception according to human tradition, according to the elementary things of the world and not according to Christ.”


“Basañal iba ba likoda jés ba bi bôdôl bana mindañ. 	 “In our congregation, two pioneers began having problems.


8 A boñge ba wanda—Baa ni yé bebee i kôs sôble? 	 What convinced them that they were ready for baptism?


(Tjémbi 18:36) Di ndiihe mana maéba ma Bibel: “Eñgbana ni ñem yôni ni konangoo, ni longeñem, ni suhulnyu, ni ñemlima, ni u wongut.” 	 (Ps. 18:35) We take to heart the inspired counsel: “Clothe yourselves with the tender affections of compassion, kindness, humility, mildness, and patience.”


Bijek bi, bi bé ne ngandak. 	 It was a very good meal.


Ndi bon ba Israél bobasôna bé bon ba bé ba tiñi ni Djob. 	 But not all Israelites remained faithful.


23 Ñañ u niñ i bôt—Bingond bi siksa bi bi sôk yila bañga lôk kéé i pes mbuu 	 23 Life Story—Former Nuns Become True Spiritual Sisters


Timôtéô a bé tôñ toi bôt, a biiak ki mam ma mbuu bisu i niñ yé. 	 Timothy truly cared for people and put spiritual interests first.


Mambe mam malam me mboñ? 	 What positive things do I do?


(Minson mi baôma 10:38) Jam lipe li yé le mbuu mpubi u bi hôla Yésu i numus litam li mbuu i nya i yôni, ni i bana bilem bilam kiki bo gwéha, maséé ni hémle i ngui. 	 (Acts 10:38) In addition, holy spirit produced in Jesus perfect fruitage, including love, joy, and stalwart faith.


Kii hala a niiga bés inyu nson wés likalô? 	 How do we “bear fruit with endurance”?


BÔT BOBASÔ BÉ BON BA NGWÉS TI BOMEDE NKIKIP INYU NSON 	 A CONTRAST IN ATTITUDE TOWARD VOLUNTEER SERVICE


Ibale loñge ndimbhe i nene bé mu mambadga mana mo ima, bebeg mut numpe nyen a nla ndugi boñ i bôlô i hanano. 	 If the answer to one or both of these questions is no, perhaps there is someone else who might be in a better position to care for the assignment right now.


To, inyule Yéhôva a bé yi le, to ibale ba nke ni bisu i boñ mam ma hiki ngéda, ba bé lama nôgda maséé ni mahak. 	 No, for Jehovah saw to it that even in doing such routine things, they could find enjoyment and contentment.


Bape, ba ba bé minhook, ba yé nano i ngii. 	 Some were of the anointed and have gone to heaven.


(1 Korintô 5:13) Añgel i nkwés bés nkaa mu jam li, ngéda i nhihe ngudul i nyo i éfa. 	 (1 Cor. 5:13) The angel assures us of this by thrusting the lead lid back over the container.


Kiki Juu li Bakena Ntôñ li nkal bé le mbuu mpubi u mpôdos bo, li nkal bé to le li yé peles, mambe mambadga ma mbéda? 	 Since the Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible, what questions arise?


Ibale hala, kii u bi nôgda? 	 If so, how did you feel?


Anna a bi kônôl nyañ ngoo ngandak, a bôñ le a ga timbhe nye ni njel léta. 	 Anne’s mother said that she was very unhappy because the family refused to talk to her.


Lelaa di nla unda le di tiñi i gwés Djob ngéda di nti bet ba gwé kunde ngii yés lipém? 	 How are we being loyal to God when we respect those who have authority?


3 I hiai bisu, ñôma Yôhanes a bi tehe ikété biyiinda, biañgel bisaambok bi bi bé hem sép. 	 3 In the first century, the apostle John had a vision of seven angels who were blowing trumpets.


Hala a bi yila lem i hiki kel mu sôñ iba i bi yiga noñ ha. 	 This daily ritual continued for two months.


Mbus, ba bi kôs botñem i niñ i ngii. 	 Then they had the heavenly hope.


Nwin wé u bé lama bagal bôt. 	 His message could divide people.


I yoñ ndun ni mimañ mi bôt i nla lédés hémle yoñ (Béñge liben 11) 	 Taking an interest in older ones is very upbuilding (See paragraph 11)


(Yôhanes 10:16; Matéô 6:9, 10) Botñem ipe mut binam a nla bana, i i gwé mahee iloo botñem i, i ta bé. 	 (John 10:16; Matt. 6:9, 10) Such expectations are the most noble any human can cherish.


Lelaa Nôa a bi pam i yi Yéhôva, ni lelaa bañga yi a bééna i bi hôla nye? 	 How did Noah come to know Jehovah, and how did accurate knowledge help him?


10 I yé loñge le mu ngéda i mbigda i nyemb Yésu, di wan lihabga jés, bisinima gwés, tjémbi di ñemble, ni kii yosôna i yé munu minkuu mi biyi (tole ordinateur ni hop Pulasi), minsiñga, tole bi tafel di gwé. 	 10 It is good to take time during the Memorial season to examine our clothes, movies, and music, as well as what is on our computer, cell phone, or tablet.


8 “Gwéha, ni maséé, ni nsañ.” 	 8 “Love, joy, peace.”


Ngéda me bi témb i Graz, me bôdôl ke i makoda momasôna, mbus ndék ngéda, yak me me ba nkwoog nkaa le mam me bé nigil ma bé maliga. 	 When back in Graz, I started attending all the meetings, and soon I too was convinced that what I was learning was the truth.


(Tjémbi 55:23) Baa u nhémle toi hala? 	 (Ps. 55:22) Do you really believe that?


7. (a) Inyu limbe jam Yésu a bi soohe i u a bi tégbaha Bilôp bi Nwet bi bisu? (b) Kii ñéba le Yéhôva a bi emble masoohe ma Yésu? 	 7. (a) What did Jesus pray for on the night of the first Lord’s Evening Meal? (b) What shows that Jehovah has answered Jesus’ prayer?


Di yé nkwoog nkaa le ngôñ yoñ i. 	 No doubt you do.


A bé bigda mbônga Djob a bôñôl nye le a’ niñ hana isi, i si énél i Mésia. 	 He had clearly in mind his hope of living in the new world under the Messiah’s rule.


INYUKI I NLÔÔHA BA MAHEE LE DI KE NI BISU I UNDA GWÉHA LISAÑ LI BÔT? 	 WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE TO SHOW BROTHERLY LOVE?


To ibale di yé nhôôlak kristen ni ki le di ma tehe ngandak mam i ntôñ, hala a nhéya bé le di nlama tibil wan mam inyu yi kii i ntagbe toi. 	 No matter how much experience we may have in Christian living, experience alone is never a substitute for the facts.


Binoñ bi nti bés pôla i niñ i boga ni boga ikété hogbe. 	 The ransom also makes it possible for us to have the opportunity to live forever in happiness.


Lipep li manwin wada u Méksika le La Nación, u u bé pôdôl i hônd i, li bé kal le: “Hilo bisu hi likoda, ba bi bat Mbôgi Yéhôva le i naña ngandak bôt. 	 Commenting on the success of the sandwich-sign parade in Mexico City, the magazine La Nación stated: “The first [assembly] day, [the Witnesses] were asked to invite more people.


Di nigil yi inyuki i yé loñge le di bôdlene nye ñem ni le di nôñôl mu njel yé. 	 We learn why it is wise to trust in him and to follow his direction.


Mam momasôna Yéhôva a mbat bés, di nla toi boñ mo.—Ndiimba Mbén 30:11-14. 	 Whatever Jehovah asks of us is always reachable.—Deut. 30:11-14.


I nene le Kiñe Nébukadnésar a bé yéñ unda Daniel le, djob li Babilôn li nlel Yéhôva.—Daniel 4:8. 	 King Nebuchadnezzar likely wanted to impress Daniel with the idea that his God, Jehovah, had been subjected by Babylon’s god.—Dan. 4:8.


“Mbén Kristô” i bé tihba bipes biba ikété niñ bikristen. Bimbe? 	 What are two aspects of Christian life that would be affected by “the law of the Christ”?


9 Lisoñgol li ñañ u Yéhôsafat u nlama tinde bés i wanba. 	 9 Reading the accounts of Jehoshaphat ought to move us to examine our own life.


Comment trouver du plaisir à lire la Bible?” Yigil ni soñda bi yé mahee ngandak mu kii di nsal inyu tohi yés.—Añ Tjémbi 119:105. 	 Study and meditation play an important role in working out your own salvation.—Read Psalm 119:105.


Michel a bi kal me le a bi bôdôl tégbaha gwigil baa, ni le a gwé ngôñ ni mahôla mem inyu tégbaha gwo.” Ni ntehe nga? 	 Michael explained that he had started three studies and needed some help in conducting them.”


Bôt ba mbéna gwés niñ ikété nsañ ni bôt bape. 	 Generally, they want to live with others in peace.


Di nhéñha môl ma ngim bôt. 	 Some names have been changed.


Hala a mboñ le i pes kaat Tjémbi i, i ntibil toñol botñem i bagwélél ba Yéhôva, ba a ngwés ngandak ibôdôl kôba—le b’a tehe tjiba i bibéba bi bôt, mbus bôt ba téé sép b’a niñ hana isi ikété nsañ ni lingwañ.—Tjémbi 37:10, 11. 	 It does, however, make the whole psalm reflect more clearly the long-cherished hope of Jehovah’s servants—the divine execution of the wicked followed by the establishment of lasting peace and prosperity for the righteous.—Ps. 37:10, 11.


17 Mankéé Simone a bi nôgda ngui i Bañga i Djob inyu yé. 	 17 Simone has experienced the power of God’s Word.


Kii Yéhôva a nôgda ngéda di nôgôl mbén yé i ke makoda? 	 How does Jehovah feel when we obey his command to attend meetings?


YI I KÔBA I I NGI HÔLGA BÉS I LEN INI 	 ANCIENT WISDOM FOR MODERN LIVING


Baa u nhoñol manjel mape inyu kéñbaha nson woñ? 	 Can you think of other ways to expand or increase your service?


Arthur a nyéga Nathan Knorr nu a ntip lo inyu likoda li ndôn u nwii 1965 	 Arthur greeting Nathan Knorr on his arrival for the 1965 convention


Kiki héga, didun di bôt di di ntuk mintuk mi moni, di gwé botñem le di ga kôs moni mi, ndi ba nla bé ba nkwoog nkaa ni ñem wap wonsôna le sômbôl yap i ga yon. 	 For example, millions of gamblers may hope to win a lottery, but they could hardly feel sure about that.


Lelaa kaat Rôma 14:21 i ntinde bés i diihe kiññem i bôt bape? 	 How can the words found at Romans 14:21 move us to respect the conscience of others?


Lelaa adna yés i nene ikété nson wés u añal ñañ minlam? 	 How are we united as we preach the good news?


10 Bibel i nkal le: “Hala ki nyen yak hémle ibale i gwé bé minson, wee yomede i yé woga.” 	 10 The Bible says: “Faith by itself, without works, is dead.”


(Añ 1 Pétrô 1:22.) 	 (Read 1 Peter 1:22.)


(Añ 1 Korintô 2:14.) 	 (Read 1 Corinthians 2:14.)


bikeñi bi nson wap? 	 the scope of their work?


SONDE I 30 KONDOÑ 2017–5 MATJEL 2017 	 WEEK OF JANUARY 30, 2017–FEBRUARY 5, 2017


Gwigil bi ga hôla i kônde diihe Bibel ni unda gwéha inyu Nwet matila Bibel. 	 These articles will deepen our gratitude for the Bible as well as our love for its Author.


Ba bi naña bés i lo sal i Bétel i Amérika—hala a bi yon 38 nwii mbus di bi yônôs lipep li majôp més nyoo. 	 We were invited to serve at the United States Bethel—some 38 years after the first time we applied.


(Manyodi 19:1) Jon bebeg le Môsé a bi jubus litén li Israél ikété malômbla ma kwañ i nlélém hilo yak Yésu a bi pohol inyu jubus minhook ikété malômbla ma yondo. 	 (Exodus 19:1) So perhaps Moses brought the nation of Israel into the Law covenant on the same day of the year that Jesus brought anointed ones into the new covenant.


Kii ngéda i bé tagbe, ba om bés i ngim libôga li li bé nwaa ni loñ Brésil. 	 In time, we were assigned to an area close to the Brazil border.


Me bi pam i nok le inyu boñ le me bii gwéñe bi Ane i bisu, me bé lama yéñ bôlô ipe.” 	 I finally realized that in order to put Kingdom interests first, I needed to change my line of work.”


Mankéé Jim a nhoñol ngéda i, a nkal le: “Hiki mut a bé sal inyu boñ le mam momasôna ma ke loñge.” 	 Jim recalled: “Everyone worked to make it a success.”


SAULÔ ni 3 000 tjé di bisônda, ba yé i yéñ David i ñoñ u Yuda inyu nol nye. 	 SAUL and his 3,000 soldiers were looking for David in the wilderness of Judah to kill him.


Ni hôla “bakén ba bôt” i “gwélél Yéhôva ni maséé” 	 Helping “Foreign Residents” to “Serve Jehovah With Rejoicing”


Béñge pes 25 i kaat Pulasi le Les jeunes s’interrogent—Réponses pratiques, Volume 1. 	 See chapter 25 in the book Questions Young People Ask—Answers That Work, Volume 1.


U nla ki bat nye le: “Ibale mut nyen a bi tila mam ma mbéda inyu boñ biôlô ikété kaat i niiga nlamb, njee a bi tila mam ma mbéda inyu bana puma?” 	 You might ask: “If the recipe for the cake had a writer, who wrote the much more complex recipe for the apple?”


Bebeg a bé tôñ inyu man manyañ le Lôt ni lihaa jé, ba ba bé yééne i Sôdôm. 	 He was probably worried about his nephew Lot and his family, who lived in Sodom.


I mut a bé yéñ lisolbene i nyeni ni hémle, a bé le a kôs jo.” 	 “Seeking refuge in him by faith, there is protection.”


Lelaa boñge ba wanda, bagwal, bôda ba ba ñun, ni minsôblege mi bilôk bikéé mi bôlôm ba ñéba le ba gwé ñem ngui ba bak bebee i gwel minson minlam? 	 How can young ones, parents, older sisters, and baptized brothers show that they are courageous and ready to perform good works?


Buga-i-mbuga 	 bookmark


Baa u nla yila nsañal? 	 Are you able to pioneer?


Dilo ditan 	 Days


Sebastian nu a gwé 21 nwii, a nkal le: “Me gwé lem i tila nlôñ wada mu pes Bibel me ñañ. 	 Sebastian, aged 21, says: “I’ve been writing down one verse from every chapter in my Bible reading.


(Béñge maben 13-15) 	 (See paragraphs 13-15)


Ni béñge bôt, ni masu map, ni mis map. 	 Look at the people, at their faces and their eyes.


Ni nwas bañ le Satan a yoña mahoñol manan 	 Winning the Battle for Your Mind


Kii i bi hôla nye i nok hala? 	 What helped her to reach that conclusion?


5 Bôt ba binam ba bi héga “i ôñgba i Nyambe.” 	 5 Humans were created “in God’s image.”


Di bé di kôôba minkwel mi mi bé lama boñ le di tééda nsañ. 	 We would prepare topics to discuss so that we could keep the conversation friendly.


“Ibale u nke likalô, yééne nyoo. 	 “If you go preaching, don’t come back.


Mambe maboñok tole bipôdôl bi mboñ le u nôgda le sobiina woñ a nti bé we lipém? 	 What actions and words make each of you feel disrespected?


Sita yada le Érika i yé dokta i loñ Amérika. 	 Ericka, who lives in the United States, is a physician.


Kii di nla boñ ibale di nla bé hôya jam li? 	 Suppose we cannot simply forget the incident.


Baa me nwas le nyiña u moni u kéñ me njel i ti memede nkikip i nson u Djob? 	 Am I allowing undue emphasis on material interests to interfere with my volunteer spirit?


Di ñañal ñañ nlam inyu béhe bôt. 	 We preach to give a warning.


To hala, ma yé pubhaga i mis ma Djob, ma bak ki le, mut a yé nyéksaga i yônôs makak inyule ma gwé nlélém ngui kiki mut a nla téé wiue—i kum soñ—Hala wee, ngim mimbônga le mut a ga boñ ngim jam tole a ga boñ bé. 	 Nevertheless, they are sacred and binding in God’s eyes because they carry the force of an oath—a sworn statement—that promises that a person will or will not do a certain thing.


(Rôma 10:2) Jon di nlama bé hoñol le mut a ga nok Bitilna ndik inyule di ñéñél nye nlôñ Bibel. 	 (Rom. 10:2) So we should not assume that a person will grasp the point of a verse simply because we read it.


NDÉK MAHÉÑHA I BÉ BÉDA 	 SOME REFINING NEEDED


14 Ngéda di nok le bôt ba di bi hôla behee ba ngi téñbege i gwélél Djob, hala a nhôñlaha bés yom ñôma Yôhanes a tila le: “Me gwé bé me maséé mape ma nloo mana, i nok le bon bem ba nhiumul ikété maliga.” (3 Yôhanes 4) Ngandak basañal i nla bok mbôgi lelaa hala a ntina makénd i nok le, i bet basañal ba bi hôla i yi maliga nano a yé ngandak nwii, ba ngi tiñi ni Djob, ni le bahogi ba yé yak basañal. 	 14 News of faithfulness on the part of those we have helped in the past can be a real source of encouragement, as it was for the apostle John, who wrote: “No greater joy do I have than this: that I should hear that my children go on walking in the truth.” (3 John 4) Many pioneers can attest to how encouraging it is for them to learn that some of those they helped into the truth years ago are staying faithful and perhaps are even serving as pioneers.


Ndi, i ngwa noi i hilo 18 hi sôñ Libuy li nyéé, u nwii 2011, hala a bé jam li mbuma ñañ i tehe iloo 78 000 ma bilôk bikéé gwés, ni kôgôô nya ndi nya, ba lôlak i Afrika Nwelmbok ni biloñ bi bi yé mapañ nyonok i wom bol nkeñi u tison i Johannesburg inyu ngand i mbuu. 	 However, on Sunday, December 18, 2011, it was a wonderful sight to see over 78,000 of our brothers of different races from South Africa and neighboring countries packed into the largest stadium in the city of Johannesburg to enjoy a spiritual program.


12 Njel ipe inyu ba liwanda li Yéhôva, i yé le di yoñ ndik ndék ngaba i mam ma nyuñga, ni le di gwélél libak jés inyu yéñ “bañga” nkus. 	 12 Another way to gain friendship with Jehovah is by minimizing our involvement with the commercial world and using our circumstances to seek “true” riches.


(Matéô 28:19, 20; 1 Korintô 15:6) Ñ, i mpôôna le ngandak banigil bé i bé ha yokela, ngéda Yésu a om bo i yilha bôt banigil. 	 (Matt. 28:19, 20; 1 Cor. 15:6) Yes, it seems that hundreds of his followers were present when Jesus gave the commission to make disciples.


Kiki ñwii mi bé tagbe, ba bé lama tééda isañ Rôsa, inyule a bééna ngôñ ni mut a ntat nye hiki ngéda. 	 Over the years, they have had to care for Rose’s father, who needed around-the-clock attention.


Bitilna bi nkal bés le: “[Yéhôva] a ntiñha bé inyu likak jé kiki bôt bahogi ba nhoñol le hala a yé ndiñha, ndi a nwo ndigi ngut inyu bé bobasôna, lakii a ngwés bé le to mut wada a nimil, ndigi le bobasôna ba pam homa ba nhiel miñem.” (2 Pétrô 3:9) Ngéda di nhoñol lelaa Yéhôva a nwo ngut i pañ yés, baa hala a ntinde bé bés i kônde hônba bôt bape? 	 The Scriptures assure us: “Jehovah is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.” (2 Pet. 3:9) As we contemplate Jehovah’s patience with us, are we not moved to be more patient with others?


Bebek le jam bisega gwoñ bi mbugus i niñ yap, li yé i tégbaha loñge ngéda, bi ngwés ki naña we i tuk niñ ni bo. 	 Other youths of your age probably center their lives on having a good time, and they will likely invite you to join them.


I nwet a yé toi nhook a ta bé le a gwés le ba lôôha ti nye lipem, to añle bôt le a yé nhook. 	 One who is truly anointed would not want to be exalted; nor would he want to publicize his standing with God.


I len ini, di ga kal le ba nlama pémés nye ntôñ. 	 Today, we would say that he should be disfellowshipped.


2 Bibel i nyighe nseñ u gwéha. 	 2 The Bible emphasizes the importance of love.


Me bi gwééne i loñ Ukren i nwii 1933, i man mbai nu Zolotniki. 	 I was born in Ukraine in 1933 in the village of Zolotniki.


Kiki mankéé Russell ni bôt ba bé éga nye ba bé tagbe mu bitison bi bi bé mbôñglak loñge yak ni mambai, ba bi sôk nôgda le “nwom mi yé bahôôlaga inyu libumbul.” 	 As Brother Russell and his traveling companions passed through tidy towns and beautiful countryside, they realized that here was a field “ready and waiting to be harvested.”


Ndi, kiki u ngi holok i pes mbuu, i mbéda le u tehe woo Yéhôva i niñ yoñ. 	 But as you grow spiritually, you need to see Jehovah’s hand in your own life.


Yôhanes a nti bés ini botñem le: “Ndi makénd di gwé bisu gwé, mo mana le ibale di nyagal nye jam kingéda sômbôl yé, wee a nôgôl bés.” (1 Yôhanes 5:14) Kinje maséé di gwé i niiga bôt bape le di nlama ndik bé soohe inyu hôyôs miñem nwés, ndi le masoohe ma yé bañga bañga njel di ngwélél inyu kôôge bebee ni “yééne karis”! 	 John assures us: “This is the confidence that we have toward him, that no matter what we ask according to his will, he hears us.” (1 John 5:14) How good it is to teach others that far from being a mere psychological crutch, prayer is a wonderful means of approaching Jehovah’s “throne of undeserved kindness”!


Ndi, hiki wada wés a nla badba le: ‘Baa biliya gwem bi gwé toi mahee? 	 Still, one might ask: ‘Does my individual effort really matter?


Tila njañ i mél yoñ ndi u gaket minje 	 Enter Email to Download


2 Yéhôva a bi ti bon ba Israel Mana ni malép letee ni 40 nwii, ngéda ba bé i ñoñ. 	 2 For 40 years, Jehovah supplied manna and water for the nation of Israel while they were in the wilderness.


Bape ba nla ha bé gwélél Djob i len ini kiki behee, ndi ba ngi undga ñem ngui, ba ken-ga nson wap ni bisu. 	 Some may not be able to do as much as they once did in God’s service, but they can still show courage and go to work.


Kii i bi hôla Hiôb i bana bañga yi i Djob? 	 How did Job gain an accurate knowledge of God?


Ndi, ngéda me bi bôdôl suklu, me bi bôdôl gwés hilémb hi libôga i het di bé di yiine. 	 “But after I started school, I began to prefer the local language.


‘I TÔÑ NI MAM MA MBUU’ 	 “SETTING THE MIND ON THE SPIRIT”


Ndi, bôlô ipe i nlémél bé me kiki i.” 	 Still, there is no other work I would rather do.”


Inyule u nla bé yi i mam u ga boma i dilo di nlo. 	 Because you cannot always predict what challenges you will face in the future.


Sadaga 	 open source


Ndi ba bi hôya le Israél a yé litén li Yéhôva. 	 That policy, however, did not take Jehovah God into account.


Inyuki i yé nseñ le u bigda lelaa wemede u ma noode, ndi u tehe le Yéhôva a yé loñge? 	 Why is it important to think of how you personally have tasted Jehovah’s goodness?


7 Ngandak dihéga di nla tina inyu éba lelaa Djob a ngwélél ñem wé ngôô. 	 7 Many experiences could be used to illustrate God’s acts of compassion.


DI TÉÉDA MAPUBI MÉS, NSAÑ WÉS, NI ADNA YÉS 	 MAINTAIN CLEANNESS, PEACE, AND UNITY


Inyu yi lelaa yigil Bibel i ntagbe, béñge ini vidéô le, Yigil Bibel i ntagbe lelaa? 	 To learn about this course, please see the video What Happens at a Bible Study?


Bés bayômi, ba di yii letee Nwet a ba ha kiki Kiñe, di ta yaga bé le di bôk ba ba bi ke ’ilo bisu; inyule Nwet nyemede nyen a’ nyodi ngii, a sôhôk, njom i léñ-ga, . . . ndi bawoga i Kristô bon b’a bôk, ba tuge, ndi to le bés bayômi, ba di yii, d’a yôña yaga ikété ond lôñ yada ni bo ha bitétéé i boma Nwet nyoo mbebi. 	 We the living who survive to the presence of the Lord will in no way precede those who have fallen asleep in death; because the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a commanding call, . . . and those who are dead in union with Christ will rise first.


Di ñunda le di ndiihe i Nwet a nti bés jo i ngéda di ngwélél jo hiki kel ni pék. 	 May we show our appreciation to the Giver of this wonderful gift by using it wisely each day.


Ba nkwoog nkaa le u nwan mam momasôna. 	 Be sure you have the facts.


Jon inyu ti lôk kéé makénd i “handal miñem,” i sôñ Biôôm u nwii 2013, Juu li bakena ntôñ li bi yoñ bitelbene bi tôbôtôbô inyu hôla bilôk bikéé i pam yi wada ni nuu loñge. 	 Hence, to encourage our brothers to “widen out,” in October 2013 the Governing Body approved a special arrangement to help the brothers to get to know one another better.


Ibale di nok loñge, di hémlege ki ni ngui le “Yéhôva Nyambe wés a yé Yéhôva wada,” di ga la boñ mam momasô di nla inyu bégés ndik nyetama, ni sélél nye kiki a ngwés.—Lôk Héber 12:28, 29. 	 If we clearly understand and firmly believe that “Jehovah our God is one Jehovah,” we will do all we can to give him exclusive devotion, serving him as he approves.—Heb. 12:28, 29.


Ni le lôk kéé yés i ntôñna. 	 And fellow Witnesses care about one another.


Di béñge kii hala a nla kobla inyu yés. 	 Let us see what meaning that should have for us.


Yom yosôna a bééna inyu ti ngond yé yokela i bé malép ma nyo. 	 All she had to give her daughter was water.


Jon bilôk bikéé bi bé maséé ngéda me bé hôla bo i tibil tjek mam ma makoda, ni ma likalô. 	 So the brothers appreciated it when I helped them organize meetings and field service more efficiently.


ni-walôm 	 counterclockwise


(2 Korintô 1:19, 20) Binoñ bi nti bôt ba hémle bobasôna botñem i niñ boga. 	 (2 Cor. 1:19, 20) The ransom gives all faithful humans the prospect of everlasting life.


NWÉHÉL, NI NJEL KONANGOO I MBUMA ÑAÑ 	 FORGIVEN THROUGH UNDESERVED KINDNESS


Me ngwés me mboma baudu ba nlôl nkoñ isi wonsôna 	 I enjoy meeting students from around the globe


SIBÉRIA—LIBÔGA LI YONDO INYU LIKALÔ 	 SIBERIA—A NEW FIELD FOR PREACHING


Markô, nu a nyééne i loñ Italia, a nkal le: “Me gwé maséé ma mbuma ñañ i yi le me ngwélél Yéhôva ni ngui yem yosôna, ni le me nsal bé inyu mut nu a ga hoo hôya biliya me mboñ.” 	 Marco, who lives in Italy, says: “I have the priceless joy of knowing that I am giving my best to Jehovah and not to someone who will soon forget what I’ve done.”


YÉHÔVA ‘A GA LÉDÉS BÉ’ 	 JEHOVAH “WILL MAKE YOU STRONG”


Di nlama ke ni bisu i hol ikété hémle. 	 We need to continue to make spiritual progress.


Luca a bi toñle ndik bé bo mam a bé hémle, ndi a bi éba yak ndap suklu yosôna site yés. 	 Not only did Luca explain his beliefs but he also showed our website to the whole class.


(Sôfônia 3:9) Di yoñ makidik ma ngui i unda lem lam ini kiyaga i litam li mbuu mpubi i niñ yés i hiki kel. 	 (Zeph. 3:9) Let us be determined to show this precious aspect of the fruitage of God’s holy spirit every day.


Lisañ jada, Nwan miñem a bi pémés jam i bé ñem Hézékia. 	 On one occasion, the Examiner of hearts exposed what was in Hezekiah’s heart.


Yak nol, a bé nol.” 	 He even smiled.”


Maséé di gwéne bésbomede 	 Self-Respect


Mut nu a bi bok mankéé Russell mis, mu kii a bé a héba kôdi i nhénd, a ban-ga puba tjôñ ni liyéé li mpôp. 	 The man pays rapt attention to the white-haired, bearded speaker wearing a long black coat.


Baa m’a la nihbe ngéda mbéñ ni ngéda sép nyoo loñ i? 	 Have I considered the climate and the culture?


U nla ki bat Yéhôva pék inyu yimbe ni yémbél mam ma nla tinde we i bôk makidik moñ i yén haa ni mam ma m’bô ma nkoñ isi. 	 You can also ask Jehovah for the wisdom to recognize and deal with situations that could cause you to violate your Christian neutrality.


Ngôñ nan i ti bébomede nkikip i nla tinde bôt ni nhôla bo i boñ kii? 	 What is the effect of your volunteer service on those who benefit from it?


Lelaa di nla unda bañga gwéha ngéda di nleege bôt? 	 How can we show genuine love when we offer hospitality?


I boñ hala li ñunda le u ntéñbe i gwés Yéhôva. 	 By doing this, you stay loyal to Jehovah.


8 Ñwin u bi tjama mbok yosôna. 	 8 Word spread.


Jon, di boñ biliya bi ngui inyu kônha i bet ba naña bés maséé. 	 Let us do our utmost to make our hosts happy that they invited us.


Lelaa me nla kônde nôgôl lôk kéé i i nkena likoda? 	 How can I be more obedient to those who are taking the lead?


17 Mu kiki di nke ni bisu i ti bôt ba ngomin lipém, i nla pam le ba sôñ kunde yés i téé likalô ibabé le bôt ba tééñga bés. 	 17 As we respect and show honor to those who are in positions of secular authority, it is more likely that they will defend our right to preach without interference.


(Efésô 2:19) Ibale di mboñ biliya i jôs mahoñol ma mbagla inyu bôt ba gwé binéñél bipe, hala a ga hôla bés i engep mut yondo.—Kôlôsé 3:10, 11. 	 (Eph. 2:19) Earnest effort to overcome prejudiced views regarding those who are of a different background will certainly help us to put on the new personality.—Col. 3:10, 11.


(Añ 1 Pétrô 3:1, 2, 16.) 	 (Read 1 Peter 3:1, 2, 16.)


(Ñañga bôt 13:25-33) Ñañ wap u bitembee ni u bipopoda, u bi tômbôs litén li Yéhôva. 	 (Num. 13:25-33) Their exaggerated and outrageous account completely disheartened Jehovah’s people.


Lelaa u nla sôñ wemede? 	 Your defense?


16, 17. (a) Bimbe biniigana di nla ôt mu kaat Ñañal 11:6? (b) Ti hihéga hi hi ñunda lelaa nson wés u nwes mbôô, u ntihba bôt ba mbéñge bés. 	 16, 17. (a) What lesson can we learn from the instruction found at Ecclesiastes 11:6? (b) Illustrate how our sowing may affect those who observe us.


A nwaa bé yéñ manjel inyu boñ le di bôdôl ha bañ ntôñ u Yéhôva ñem le won u kôli éga bés. 	 He never gives up trying to undermine your confidence in the leadership that Jehovah has provided.


(Bibôdle 6:1-4) Bebek le Satan a bi noode ndik bé biañgel ni njel i malal ma nyega, ndi yak ni mbônga le b’a énél bôt ba binam. 	 (Gen. 6:1-4) Perhaps Satan tempted the disloyal angels not only with the opportunity for immoral sex but also with the promise of seizing power over mankind.


Me bé kal yaga nye i ni i, me bé nôgda, hala wee, hiun, njôghe, ni yubda; me bé soohe nye inyu kôs mahôla le me nok loñge. 	 I defined all my feelings, including anger, hurt, and despair, and I pleaded with him to help me find ways to feel more positive.


Gwéha yap inyu Yéhôva ni hémle ngui ba gwé le a ga kodol ngitelepsép, a sayap ki bagwélél bé ba ba yén telepsép kayéle a ti bo niñ boga ikété hisi yondo hi telepsép.—Añ Tjémbi 37:5, 7, 9, 29. 	 Their love for Jehovah and their strong faith in the promise that he will correct all injustices and reward his faithful servants with everlasting life in a new world of righteousness.—Read Psalm 37:5, 7, 9, 29.


Nlélém jam won Djob a mboñ, a bi yoñ bitelbene i bisu bi ngéda inyu boñ le bôt ba kôhna mabéhna ilole lisuk li nlo. 	 Similarly, God has made provision for advance warning to be given before the end comes.


LITIÑ LI BIBEL: ‘U pala sañgal mindañ.’ —Matéô 5:25, MN. 	 BIBLE PRINCIPLE: “Be quick to settle matters.”—Matthew 5:25.


(Tjémbi 100:2) Lelaa ki di nla añle i bôt ba bi ke loñ yap ngwéé ba ba nyi bé Yéhôva ñañ nlam? 	 (Ps. 100:2) And how can we effectively share the good news with refugees who do not yet know Jehovah?


Baa me yé le kit le m’a tôl likoda tole likalô inyu bulus moni nwem? 	 Would I decide to miss meetings or field service so as to increase my income?


Inyuki biliya gwés i haba i nya i kôli i yé mahee? 	 Why is it worth making the effort to be appropriately dressed?


Me bi toñle yak nye minlôñ mi Bibel, a neebe kaat le Qu’enseigne réellement la Bible. 	 I also explained Bible texts to her, and she accepted the Bible Teach book.


bi kôhna mahôla ma biañgel? 	 assisted by angels?


3 Paul a bé yi le, lem i mut a ntôñ ndik nyemede, i bé le i ba ndutu inyu kristen. 	 3 Paul recognized that widespread, selfish love would pose dangers for Christians.


Dihéga di nléba Bitilna di ñéba le, mayéga ma nhôla ndik bé mut ba nyéga i yi le baleege nye ba yé maséé ni malo mé. 	 Scriptural examples show that greetings can do more than make others feel welcome.


Bihiumul gwoñ bipubhaga ni bihiumul gwoñ bi bi ñunda le u tiñi ni Djob bi ga yelel le u yé nkwoog nkaa le u yé toi i maliga, ni le u gwé toi ngôñ i noñ matiñ ma Djob. 	 Your holy acts of conduct and deeds of godly devotion show that you are convinced that you have the truth and want to follow God’s standards.


Kii i yé “pansoñ” i Yésu a kal le, a bé lama lona? 	 What is the “sword” that Jesus said he would bring?


2 Ibale di nyoñ bé matat, ngôñ yés i kôs bibégés i nla bep inyule di yé bikwéha. 	 2 Like many other natural desires, though, our desire to be appreciated can become unbalanced, distorted by our imperfections.


(Matéô 24:14) Miñañ di ntjam mi yé ki “miñañ minlam mi karis Nyambe,” inyule bisai gwobisôna di mbem le d’a kôhna isi Ane i Djob bi ga lôl bés ni njel Yésu, nu Yéhôva a ngwélél inyu unda konangoo yé i mbuma ñañ. 	 (Matt. 24:14) The message we spread is also “the good news of the undeserved kindness of God” because all the blessings we hope to receive under Kingdom rule come to us through Jehovah’s kindness expressed by means of Christ.


Maselna ni hala ngéda u ntôp, paa kaat yoñ tjémbi, u téé ño, ndi u loñge ni ñem woñ wonsôna! 	 Rather, hold your songbook up high, lift your head, and sing with heartfelt expression!


6 Di niñ i nkoñ isi i het maboñog ni mahoñol ma bôt ma mpôna ma bôt ba bé i nlômbi Kanaan—ba mbégés ndéñg, bisañ, ba tin-ge ki bôt i hép nkus. 	 6 We live in a world where people think and act in ways that are similar to those in ancient Canaan—they glorify sex and violence and promote materialism.


Hala a nene loñge mu kii a bé kodol baôma bé inyu libak jap li bôt ba bé tôñ ndigi ni bomede, ni li bôt ba nyéñ bitel bikeñi.—Markô 9:33-37; Lukas 22:24-27. 	 This was evident when he corrected his apostles for showing a selfish, ambitious spirit.—Mark 9:33-37; Luke 22:24-27.


Kii i nla boñ bés le di nimis maada més ni Yéhôva? 	 What could cause us to lose our relationship with Jehovah?


Ibabé pééna, litjegeg li mam di ntehe mu ngiinda yosôna, li nhôla bés i tehe le Yéhôva a yé ‘nu a nheg ngii ni hisi lôñni yi,’ ni le a nkôli le di bégés nye, di téñbe ki ni nye.—Tjémbi 136:1, 5-9. 	 Surely the mind-boggling order evident in the universe helps us to see that Jehovah, who “skillfully made the heavens” and the earth, deserves our praise, loyalty, and worship.—Ps. 136:1, 5-9.


Inyu hala nyen Yéhôva a bi gwés le u ba ikété Bibel, “le di kôs maéba mu, le ndi ikété hônba ni hogbe i nlôl bitilna di bana botñem.” 	 After all, Jehovah had it preserved “for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope.”


Baa u nla yuuga bini bilôk bikéé? 	 Could you visit these dear ones?


Kiki hihéga, Yéhôva a nti bés oda le di “meina bañ ni” mboñbéba nu a ntjél hiel ñem. 	 For example, Jehovah instructs us to “stop keeping company” with unrepentant wrongdoers.


ÑAN U NIÑ I BÔT 	 LIFE STORY


Iba, suhus likala joñ li niñ. 	 Second, simplify.


Bitééne bi Djob, kiki Bibel i ntoñle bés gwo, bi bi lona mahéñha i niñ yés, bi ga ke ki ni bisu i lona mahéñha mape. 	 God’s expressed purpose, as outlined in the Bible, has already affected our life, and it will continue to exert power in our life.


Bibel i nkal le lisañ jada, ba bi bana “ndañ jôga.” 	 The Bible does mention that at one point they had “a sharp burst of anger.”


Di bé gwés ngéda a mbat mambadga. 	 If she has questions, that’s good.


NGÉDA U NKODOL BÔT, KÔNA DJOB BO KRISTÔ 	 WHEN GIVING DISCIPLINE, IMITATE GOD AND CHRIST


Lelaa u nla noñ ndémbél i Yéhôsafat? 	 How can you follow the course of Jehoshaphat?


Baa man wem a nlama ndugi meehe suklu yé, a kôs ki bôlô ilole a nsôblana? 	 What about secular goals associated with education and a career?


(Ñañal 11:1) Ngéda di nyi nseñ i yéga bôt, téntén lôk kéé yés i mbuu, di ngwéñbaha bo yak ni bésbomede. 	 (Eccl. 11:1) By being conscious of the value of our greetings, especially to fellow Christians, we enrich others as well as ourselves.


Hee ni ngéda imbe i bôt ba b’a tuge? 	 When and where will they be raised?


17 Baa di gwé bisélél gwobisôna di gwé ngôñ inyu yoñ makidik ma ma nlémél Yéhôva? 	 17 Do we have everything we need to make wise decisions that please Jehovah?


“Jam li tôbôtôbô li bi pémél me 15 nwii mbus sôble yem. 	 “A turning point came about 15 years after I was baptized.


Bakottas ba bé ti ngomin bitek inyu bana tel keñi, mbus ba gwéélak tel i inyu kôhna ngandak moni. 	 Tax collectors might purchase a position of authority at a public auction and then profit from what was collected.


Mbadga i nyônôs iaa i ga kôhna ndimbhe mu yigil i noñ. 	 The third question will be addressed in the following article.