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SEPTEMBER 4-10
ARUPHUA DỊ OSIGHẸ SIPHẸ EKPO-ONHỤ PHỌ ENHAẠN | ESTHER 1-2
“Kparaghạ Olhegheri Okụ Anạ Idiphọ Esther”
w17.01 25 ¶11
You Can Remain Modest Under Test
11 Excessive flattery or praise can test our modesty as well. Consider Esther’s excellent response to a surprising turn of events. She was strikingly beautiful and was pampered with luxurious treatments for a year. She was in daily association with many young women from all over the Persian Empire who were competing for the attention of the king. Yet, she remained respectful and composed. She did not become vain or immodest even after the king selected her to be his queen.—Esther 2:9, 12, 15, 17.
ia 130 ¶15
She Stood Up for God’s People
15 When the time came for Esther to be presented to the king, she was given the liberty to select any items that she thought she might need, perhaps to beautify herself further. Modestly, though, she asked for nothing beyond what Hegai mentioned to her. (Esther 2:15) She probably realized that beauty alone would not win the king’s heart; a modest and humble spirit would prove a far rarer commodity in that court. Was she right?
w17.01 25 ¶12
You Can Remain Modest Under Test
12 Modesty helps us always to dress, groom, and comport ourselves in a decent and respectable manner. We realize that we win people’s hearts, not by boasting or drawing undue attention to ourselves, but by displaying a “quiet and mild spirit.” (Read 1 Peter 3:3, 4; Jer. 9:23, 24) Vain sentiments in our hearts will eventually show up in our actions. We might drop hints, for example, implying that we enjoy special privileges, possess inside information, or have special relationships with responsible brothers. Or we might explain things in such a way that only we get the credit for ideas or accomplishments that others also contributed to. Again, Jesus set a wonderful example. A good portion of what he said was either a quotation from or an allusion to the Hebrew Scriptures. 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.
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Nạ Alegheri Ni?
Awe dị rowaaghị ghan raraạr umhiịn ni igẹ acuneiform abuọ aPersia phọ dị eghaạph ilọ oye dị oghol mọ Marduka (Onhụ aḅekeeny Mordecai). Odị adighi oniin olọ iiḍighi eelhe phọ, dị eeni akumuan ghan idiphọ opamạm ikpoki, siphẹ Shushan. Arthur Ungnad, ophelhegbe oye ilọ iphirigba awe amem mọ opọ phọ, aḅẹm mọ igẹ acuneiform phọ kụ “ogina igẹ dị ebakị ipẹ aBaibul phọ aghaạph bọ ilọ aMordecai” mem mọ opọ phọ.
K’amem mọ Ungnad aghaạph bọ ipẹ phọ, awe igbogh arinyạ mogbạ ni otenheghi simuonịr igẹ aPersia cuneiform mọ. Eniin esi iphẹn phọ pọ aPersepolis tablets phọ, umhiịn igẹ phọ iphẹn phọ siphẹ osereghi ghan bọ ikpoki phọ etuman bọ iikpe emhạ phọ moogulhemhi bọ. Kụ usighẹ ghan oḍighinhom mem mọ Xerxes I ratooghị bọ. Ugẹ onhụ Elam kụ epamhanhạm ibadị asiḍien awe phọ oghaạph bọ oghol siphẹ aḍinyạ phọ Estherr.
Ibadị igẹ aPersepolis iphẹn phọ ekaạph ni ekol ḍien phọ Marduka, opọ akumuan ghan bọ idiphọ ogeeghiạ siphẹ ogiga phọ epẹ Shushan mem mọ Xerxes I ratooghị bọ. Iniin igẹ phọ ipẹ phọ ekaạph mọ aMarduka aḍighi odị agbạ ghan atenheghi. Ipẹ phọ ekạr kụ eḅọph r’ipẹ aBaibul phọ aghaạph bọ ilọ aMordecai. Odị aḍighi oye dị akumuan ghan siphẹ otu iiruẹn Uw-emhạ phọ Ahasuerus (Xerxes I), kụ eghom ephughạn pọ iyạl arunhụ kụ edị odị aḅạ ghan. AMordecai agbor ghan ni arọl siphẹ onhụ aḍibuo ogiga uw-emhạ phọ siphẹ Shushan. (Esther 2:19, 21; 3:3) Onhụ aḍibuo uw-emhạ phọ aḍighi ni ogbo otu dị arebenhẹ uw-emhạ phọ orọl ghan okumuan.
Ibadị ooghighighạn edi ni ilọ ipẹ oghaạph bọ ilọ aMarduka r’ipẹ aBaibul pho aghaạph bọ ilọ aMordecai. Bidị urọl eniin phọ amem mọ r’eniin phọ esi phọ ḅilhẹ oḍighi oniin phọ oḍighi phọ. Oomo phọ ooghighighạn phọ ophọn phọ irorori iyira okureri mọ aMarduka r’aMordecai phọ aBaibul phọ aghaạph bọ aghol siphẹ aḍinyạ phọ Esther mọ oniin phọ oye.
SEPTEMBER 11-17
ARUPHUA DỊ OSIGHẸ SIPHẸ EKPO-ONHỤ PHỌ ENHAẠN | ESTHER 3-5
“Loghonhaạn Ḍighaạgh Bunhọn Orue Oḍighi Ipẹ Bidị Kotue Bọ Oḍighi”
it-2 431 ¶7
Mordecai
Refuses to Bow to Haman. Subsequent to this, Haman the Agagite was made prime minister by Ahasuerus, who ordered that all in the king’s gate prostrate themselves before Haman in his newly exalted position. Mordecai staunchly refused to do so and gave as a reason that he was a Jew. (Es 3:1-4) The fact that Mordecai based his action on this reason proves that it had to do with his relationship, as a dedicated Jew, to his God Jehovah. He recognized that prostrating himself before Haman involved more than falling down to the earth for an exalted personage, as Israelites had done in the past, merely acknowledging such a one’s superior position as ruler. (2Sa 14:4; 18:28; 1Ki 1:16) In Haman’s case there was good reason why Mordecai did not bow. Haman was probably an Amalekite, and Jehovah had expressed himself as being at war with Amalek “from generation to generation.” (Ex 17:16; see HAMAN.) It was a matter of integrity to God and not a political issue on Mordecai’s part.
it-2 431 ¶9
Mordecai
Used in Delivering Israel. In the face of the edict to destroy all the Jews in the empire, Mordecai expressed faith that Esther had been brought to her royal dignity at this very time for deliverance of the Jews. He showed Esther her weighty responsibility and directed her to implore the favor and help of the king. Although it jeopardized her own life, Esther agreed to follow through.—Es 4:7–5:2.
ia 133 ¶22-23
She Stood Up for God’s People
22 Esther’s heart must have sunk when she heard that message. Here was her greatest test of faith. She was afraid, as she freely revealed in her reply to Mordecai. She reminded him of the king’s law. To appear before the king unsummoned meant a death sentence. Only if the king held out his golden scepter was the offender spared. And did Esther have any reason to expect such clemency, especially in view of Vashti’s fate when she had refused the king’s command to appear? Esther told Mordecai that the king had not invited her to see him in 30 days! Such neglect left her plenty of reason to wonder if she had fallen out of favor with this capricious monarch.—Esther 4:9-11.
23 Mordecai replied firmly to bolster Esther’s faith. He assured her that if she failed to act, salvation for the Jews would arise from some other source. But how could she expect to be spared once the persecution gathered force? Here Mordecai showed his profound faith in Jehovah, who would never let His people be exterminated and His promises go unfulfilled. (Josh. 23:14) Then Mordecai asked Esther: “Who is there knowing whether it is for a time like this that you have attained to royal dignity?” (Esther 4:12-14) Is not Mordecai worthy of imitation? He trusted completely in his God, Jehovah. Do we?—Prov. 3:5, 6.
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kr 160 ¶14
Fighting for Freedom to Worship
14 Like Esther and Mordecai of old, Jehovah’s people today fight for the freedom to worship Jehovah in the way that he has commanded. (Esther 4:13-16) Can you have a part? Yes. You can pray regularly for your spiritual brothers and sisters who are currently suffering on account of legal injustices. Such prayers can be a powerful aid to our brothers and sisters under hardship and persecution. (Read James 5:16.) Does Jehovah act on such prayers? Our victories in court suggest that he certainly does!—Heb. 13:18, 19.
SEPTEMBER 18-24
ARUPHUA DỊ OSIGHẸ SIPHẸ EKPO-ONHỤ PHỌ ENHAẠN | ESTHER 6-8
“Iyaạr Otuughạ Esi Ogey Oghaaphạn Ghan”
ia 140 ¶15-16
She Acted Wisely, Bravely, and Selflessly
15 Because Esther was patient, waiting that one extra day to present her request to the king, Haman was given time to lay the basis for his own downfall. And might not Jehovah God have been behind the king’s sleeplessness? (Prov. 21:1) Little wonder that God’s Word encourages us to show “a waiting attitude”! (Read Micah 7:7.) When we wait on God, we may find that his solutions to our problems far exceed anything that we might have devised ourselves.
She Spoke Up Bravely
16 Esther dared not test the king’s patience any further; at her second banquet, she had to tell all. But how? As it turned out, the king gave her the opportunity, asking again what her petition might be. (Esther 7:2) Esther’s “time to speak” had come.
ia 140 ¶17
She Acted Wisely, Bravely, and Selflessly
17 We may imagine Esther saying a silent prayer to her God before uttering these words: “If I have found favor in your eyes, O king, and if to the king it does seem good, let there be given me my own soul at my petition and my people at my request.” (Esther 7:3) Notice that she assured the king that she respected his judgment regarding what seemed good. How Esther differed from Vashti, the king’s former wife, who had purposely humiliated her husband! (Esther 1:10-12) Further, Esther did not criticize the king for his folly of trusting in Haman. Rather, she begged the king to protect her from a danger to her own life.
ia 141 ¶18-19
She Acted Wisely, Bravely, and Selflessly
18 That request surely moved and amazed the king. Who would dare endanger his queen? Esther went on: “We have been sold, I and my people, to be annihilated, killed and destroyed. Now if we had been sold for mere men slaves and for mere maidservants, I should have kept silent. But the distress is not appropriate when with damage to the king.” (Esther 7:4) Note that Esther frankly exposed the problem, yet she added that she would have kept quiet about it if mere slavery had been the threat. This genocide, though, would be too costly to the king himself to keep quiet about it.
19 Esther’s example teaches us much about the art of persuasion. If you ever need to lay bare a serious problem to a loved one or even to a person in authority, a combination of patience, respect, and candor can be of great help.—Prov. 16:21, 23.
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w06 3/1 11 ¶1
Highlights From the Book of Esther
7:4—How would an annihilation of the Jews bring “damage to the king”? By tactfully pointing out the possibility of selling the Jews as slaves, Esther brought to the fore the matter of damage to the king by their destruction. The 10,000 silver pieces that Haman had promised were far less profitable to the king’s treasury than the wealth that could have been generated if Haman had schemed to sell the Jews as slaves. The execution of the plot would also have meant the loss of the queen.
SEPTEMBER 25–OCTOBER 1
ARUPHUA DỊ OSIGHẸ SIPHẸ EKPO-ONHỤ PHỌ ENHAẠN | ESTHER 9-10
“Odị Asighẹ Iikpọ Phọ Odị Alhoghonhaạn We Phọ Odị Ḍighaạgh”
it-2 432 ¶2
Mordecai
Mordecai now replaced Haman as prime minister and received the king’s own signet ring for sealing state documents. Esther placed Mordecai over the house of Haman, which the king had turned over to her. Then Mordecai used the king’s authorization to issue a counterdecree giving the Jews the legal right to defend themselves. To the Jews it was a light of deliverance and joy. Many in the Persian Empire aligned themselves with the Jews, and when Adar 13, the day for the laws to take force, arrived, the Jews were prepared. Officialdom stood behind them because of Mordecai’s high position. In Shushan the fighting was extended for another day. More than 75,000 enemies of the Jews in the Persian Empire were destroyed, including the ten sons of Haman. (Es 8:1–9:18) With Esther’s confirmation Mordecai commanded the annual celebration of the festival of the 14th and 15th days of Adar, the “days of Purim,” for rejoicing and banqueting and giving gifts to one another and to the poor. The Jews accepted and imposed the festival on their offspring and all those joining themselves to them. As second in the empire, Mordecai was respected by God’s dedicated people the Jews and continued working for their welfare.—Es 9:19-22, 27-32; 10:2, 3.
it-2 716 ¶5
Purim
Purpose. While it is said by some commentators that the Festival of Purim as celebrated by the Jews in the present day has more of a secular than a religious nature and is sometimes accompanied by excesses, this was not so at the time of its institution and early celebration. Both Mordecai and Esther were servants of the true God Jehovah, and the festival was established to honor Him. The deliverance of the Jews at that time can be attributed to Jehovah God, because the issue arose by reason of Mordecai’s integrity in his course of exclusive worship of Jehovah. Haman was probably an Amalekite, whose nation Jehovah had specifically cursed and condemned to destruction. Mordecai respected God’s decree and refused to bow to Haman. (Es 3:2, 5; Ex 17:14-16) Also, the words of Mordecai to Esther (Es 4:14) indicate that he looked to a higher power for deliverance for the Jews, and Esther’s fasting before entering the king’s presence with her original petition, a banquet invitation, indicated her appeal to God for help.—Es 4:16.
cl 101-102 ¶12-13
“Become Imitators of God” in Your Use of Power
12 Jehovah has provided overseers to take the lead in the Christian congregation. (Hebrews 13:17) These qualified men are to use their God-given authority to provide needed assistance and to contribute to the welfare of the flock. Does their position entitle elders to lord it over their fellow believers? Not at all! Elders need to have a balanced, humble view of their role in the congregation. (1 Peter 5:2, 3) The Bible tells overseers: “Shepherd the congregation of God, which he purchased with the blood of his own Son.” (Acts 20:28) Therein lies a powerful reason for treating each member of the flock with tenderness.
13 We might illustrate it this way. A close friend asks you to care for a cherished possession. You know that your friend paid a high price for the item. Would you not treat it delicately, with great care? Similarly, God has entrusted elders with the responsibility to care for a truly valued possession: the congregation, whose members are likened to sheep. (John 21:16, 17) Jehovah’s sheep are dear to him—so dear, in fact, that he purchased them with the precious blood of his only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ. Jehovah could not have paid a higher price for his sheep. Humble elders keep that in mind and treat Jehovah’s sheep accordingly.
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w06 3/1 11 ¶4
Highlights From the Book of Esther
9:10, 15, 16—Even though the decree authorized plundering of the spoil, why did the Jews refrain from doing so? Their refusal left no doubt that their purpose was self-preservation, not self-enrichment.
OCTOBER 2-8
ARUPHUA DỊ OSIGHẸ SIPHẸ EKPO-ONHỤ PHỌ ENHAẠN | JOB 1-3
“Kiọm Ni Ghisigh Aḍeenhaan Ghan Mọ Nạ Apomhoghiạn Ni AZihova Iboom”
w18.02 6 ¶16-17
Imitate the Faith and Obedience of Noah, Daniel, and Job
16 Challenges that Job faced. The life of Job is a study in contrasts. Before his trial, he was “the greatest of all the people of the East.” (Job 1:3) He was wealthy, well-known, and highly respected. (Job 29:7-16) Yet, despite all of this, Job did not develop a lofty view of himself or feel that he did not need God. In fact, Jehovah called him “my servant,” adding: “He is an upright man of integrity, fearing God and shunning what is bad.”—Job 1:8.
17 In a very short space of time, Job’s life changed dramatically. He was driven to the depths of poverty and despair. The cause, we know, was the slanderer Satan, who lyingly accused Job of worshipping God out of self-interest. (Read Job 1:9, 10.) Jehovah did not sweep aside that wicked accusation. Instead, he gave Job the opportunity to prove his integrity, to show that his worship stemmed from a pure, unselfish heart.
w19.02 5 ¶10
Keep Your Integrity!
10 Satan makes the same charges about each of us. How are you involved? In effect, he says that you do not really love Jehovah God, that you will stop serving him to save yourself, and that any integrity you have is false! (Job 2:4, 5; Rev. 12:10) How does that make you feel? It is hurtful, is it not? However, think about this: Jehovah trusts you enough to offer you a marvelous opportunity. Jehovah is allowing Satan to test your integrity. Jehovah is confident that you can keep your integrity and help to prove Satan a liar. And He promises to help you do that. (Heb. 13:6) What a privilege to be trusted by the Sovereign of the universe! Do you see why integrity is so important? It enables us to refute Satan’s lies and to uphold our Father’s good name and support his way of ruling. How can we build up this vital quality?
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Tuughạ Esi Ikpo Onhụ Phọ AZizọs Esughanham Bọ Omhạn
9 AZizọs aḅạ eeghe ikpo onhụ? Rekpụl bọ dị kesophaan nyodị, aZizọs alọ ni amiteom mọ: “Enaạn amị, Enaạn amị, uḍighi ika kụ nạ mughel bọ imị?” (Mat. 27:46) ABaibul phọ o/gbạ oogbuniọn iyaạr phọ eḍighi bọ kụ aZizọs aḅạ bọ ikpo onhụ phọ iphẹn phọ. Kuolọ ooḅeghiọn iyaạr dị yira kotuughạ. Eniin pọ, aZizọs aḅạ ikpo onhụ phọ iphẹn phọ omhunhenhi imiịn phọ ogẹ bọ siphẹ Psalm 22:1. Ḅilhẹ kẹn, ikpo onhụ phọ emạ eegholhomhi mọ aZihova ‘oo/ko’ ghan Oọny phọ odị oomo amem. (Job 1:10) AZizọs anhaghanhạn ni mọ Odẹ phọ odị makạr kụ aḅọgh nyodị angọ mulọgh ḍien phọ odị, pidị odẹgh nyodị ophogh tutụ odị amhugh—oye ko/soman ghan odẹgh ophogh dị arọl idiphọ. Oḅarạm isiphẹ, ikpo onhụ phọ ipẹ phọ emạ eḍeenhaan mọ aZizọs iyaạr o/piọm dị kotuạn okiigh nyodị.
OCTOBER 9-15
ARUPHUA DỊ OSIGHẸ SIPHẸ EKPO-ONHỤ PHỌ ENHAẠN | JOB 4-5
“Gonha Loor Esi Iinhaghạn Dị I/tu Inẹ”
it-1 713 ¶11
Eliphaz
2. One of Job’s three companions. (Job 2:11) A Temanite, he was likely a descendant of No. 1 above, therefore a descendant of Abraham and distantly related to Job. He and his posterity boasted of their wisdom. (Jer 49:7) Of the three “comforters,” Eliphaz stands out as the most important and influential, suggesting that he may also have been the oldest. He speaks first in the three rounds of the debate, and his speeches are longer.
w05 9/15 26 ¶2
Resist Wrong Thinking!
Recalling a supernatural experience he once had, Eliphaz said: “A spirit itself went passing over my face; the hair of my flesh began to bristle. It began to stand still, but I did not recognize its appearance; a form was in front of my eyes; there was a calm, and I now heard a voice.” (Job 4:15, 16) What kind of spirit had influenced the thinking of Eliphaz? The critical tone of the words that followed shows that the spirit certainly was not one of God’s righteous angels. (Job 4:17, 18) It was a wicked spirit creature. Otherwise, why would Jehovah have reproved Eliphaz and his two associates for having spoken lies? (Job 42:7) Yes, Eliphaz had come under demon influence. His comments reflected ungodly thinking.
w10 2/15 19 ¶5-6
Resist Satanic Propaganda
Satan used Eliphaz, one of Job’s three visiting companions, to argue that men are hopelessly weak. Referring to humans as “those dwelling in houses of clay,” he told Job: “[Their] foundation is in the dust! One crushes them more quickly than a moth. From morning to evening they are crushed to pieces; without anyone’s taking it to heart they perish forever.”—Job 4:19, 20.
Elsewhere in the Scriptures, we are likened to “earthen vessels”—fragile pots made of clay. (2 Cor. 4:7) We are weak because of inherited sin and imperfection. (Rom. 5:12) Left to ourselves, we are vulnerable to Satan’s attacks. But as Christians, we are not without help. Despite our weaknesses, we are precious in God’s eyes. (Isa. 43:4) Moreover, Jehovah gives holy spirit to those asking him. (Luke 11:13) His spirit can give us “power beyond what is normal,” enabling us to cope with any adversity Satan inflicts on us. (2 Cor. 4:7; Phil. 4:13) If we take our stand against the Devil, “solid in the faith,” God will make us firm and strong. (1 Pet. 5:8-10) Hence, we need not fear Satan the Devil.
mrt 32 ¶13-17
Protect Yourself From Misinformation
● Evaluate the source and content
What the Bible says: “Make sure of all things.”—1 Thessalonians 5:21.
Before believing or forwarding a story, even one that is popular or repeated in the news, verify that it is true. How?
Evaluate the reliability of the source. News media companies and other organizations may slant a story because of their commercial or political bias. Compare what you see in one news outlet with other sources. At times, friends may inadvertently pass on misinformation through email messages or social media posts. Therefore, do not trust a news item unless you can check the original source.
Make sure that the content is current and accurate. Look for dates, verifiable facts, and strong evidence to support what is being said. Be especially cautious if complex information seems to be oversimplified or if the report is designed to evoke an emotional reaction.
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w03 5/15 22 ¶5-6
Remain Steadfast, and Win the Race for Life
Being part of the worldwide organization of true worshipers can have a powerful stabilizing effect on us. What a blessing it is to be associated with such a loving, global brotherhood! (1 Peter 2:17) And we can have a stabilizing effect on our fellow believers.
Consider the helpful actions of the upright man Job. Even the false comforter Eliphaz was forced to admit: “Anyone stumbling, your words would raise up; and knees giving way you would make firm.” (Job 4:4) How are we doing in this respect? We individually have the responsibility to help our spiritual brothers and sisters to endure in God’s service. In our dealings with them, we can act in the spirit of the words: “Strengthen the weak hands, you people, and make the knees that are wobbling firm.” (Isaiah 35:3) So why not make it your aim to strengthen and encourage one or two fellow Christians every time you meet with them? (Hebrews 10:24, 25) Heartening words of commendation and gratitude for their continued efforts to please Jehovah can really help them to remain steadfast with a view to winning the race for life.
OCTOBER 16-22
ARUPHUA DỊ OSIGHẸ SIPHẸ EKPO-ONHỤ PHỌ ENHAẠN | JOB 6-7
“Mem Dị Eghịgh Mudị Ilọ Okparaghạm Aghuḍum Mọ I/lo Mun”
w06 3/15 14 ¶10
Highlights From the Book of Job
7:1; 14:14—What is meant by “compulsory labor” or “compulsory service”? Job’s distress was so severe that he thought of life as hard, arduous compulsory labor. (Job 10:17, footnote) Since the time one spends in Sheol—from the time of one’s death to the resurrection—is an enforced period, Job likened that time to compulsory service.
“AZihova. . . Rapẹl Ghan Ni Buphẹ Moḅonyonhu Bọ Ozuan”
EENI amem, oḅonyonhu ozuan phọ ayira atue ni aḍuạ esi ootughiạn idiphọ aghuḍum oye akper bọ “r’iiḅaghamhị phọ ephạm bọ.” (Job 14:1) Kụ reḍighi ghan ni idiphọ. Ibadị arebenhẹ aZihova iḍiodi phọ m’olhoghoma aani ghan ni iduọn phọ. Abuniin ukạr owạ ghan ḍuugh. (1 Ki. 19:2-4; Job 3:1-3, 11; 7:15, 16) Kuolọ egbạ amem aZihova Enhaạn phọ bidị oḍuom bọ olhoghi phọ aadereghị ghan ni aḅilhẹ akparamhị bidị. Ugẹ ipẹ emitenhaan bọ bidị oseere pidị yira omoọgh iidereghị oḅilhẹ otuughạ raraạr.—Rom. 15:4.
g 1/12 16-17
When You Feel Like Giving Up on Life
Even though your situation may seem desperate, remember that you are not alone and that sadly nearly everyone is coping with some type of problem today. The Bible states: “All creation keeps on groaning together and being in pain together.” (Romans 8:22) While in the short term it may seem that your problem will never be resolved, things often do improve with the passing of time. In the meantime, what can help?
Share your feelings with a mature, trusted friend. The Bible says: “A true companion is loving all the time, and is a brother that is born for when there is distress.” (Proverbs 17:17) The righteous man Job, described in the Bible, opened up to others during his period of turmoil. When he felt what he referred to as “a loathing toward my life,” he stated: “I will give vent to my concern about myself. I will speak in the bitterness of my soul!” (Job 10:1) Confiding in others can diminish the intensity of your emotions, and it may give you a fresh perspective on the problems you face.
Pour out your heart to God in prayer. Some have the idea that prayer is just a psychological crutch, but the Bible says otherwise. Psalm 65:2 calls Jehovah God the “Hearer of prayer,” and 1 Peter 5:7 says: “He cares for you.” The Bible repeatedly stresses the importance of relying on God. For example:
“Trust in Jehovah with all your heart and do not lean upon your own understanding. In all your ways take notice of him, and he himself will make your paths straight.”—PROVERBS 3:5, 6.
“The desire of those fearing [Jehovah] he will perform, and their cry for help he will hear, and he will save them.”—PSALM 145:19.
“This is the confidence that we have toward him, that, no matter what it is that we ask according to his will, he hears us.”—1 JOHN 5:14.
“Jehovah is far away from the wicked ones, but the prayer of the righteous ones he hears.”—PROVERBS 15:29.
If you tell God the difficulties you face, he will provide help. For good reason, the Bible encourages you to “trust in him at all times . . . Before him pour out your heart.”—Psalm 62:8.
Imạ Araraạr Dị Edi Baibul
Ler Rurụ Angọ, Alhegheri, Kụ Aḍeenhaan Igbiririph
10 Yira kotue ni otuughaạny aani aZihova esi okparaghạ ghan olher arurụ ongọ abumor r’abumarani phọ ayira. Kụ iḍighi kụ, kuamhị alhegheri bumor r’abumarani phọ anạ. Kaaphạn ghan bidị kụ ituughạ egbi omhiigh ḅilhẹ r’amem dị ituughạ memiteghu, telhean ghan bidị epẹ erugh phọ, lọ edugh ni pọ mạgh bidị oru olhe aani eḍien r’anạ. Nạ aḍighi iduọn phọ nạ kamiịn ni mọ onyọ umarani dị nạ agbi mọ o/mhaạr osighẹ awe righirị aḍighi oye umugholoor. Onyọ umor dị nạ agbi mọ apomhoghiạn eelạ iboom aḍighi ni oye inmo, obobọ eghunotu dị ro/nuụn ghan ko/ru ituughạ osoman isophoghom. (Job 6:29) Ii, i/wạ mọ “oḅiligha ghan [dọl] abunọn awe.” (1 Tim. 5:13) Toroboiperolbọ, enighenhị dị yira kolegheri bumor r’abumarani phọ ayira, ḅilhẹ r’asidọl phọ etir bọ odọ phọ oye phọ bidị oru bọ.
OCTOBER 23-29
ARUPHUA DỊ OSIGHẸ SIPHẸ EKPO-ONHỤ PHỌ ENHAẠN | JOB 8-10
“Ephomhoghiạn Oḅạr Phọ Enhaạn Righoph Ghan Iyira Esi Okpẹ Phọ ASetan”
w15 7/1 12 ¶3
Can We Really Please God?
Job suffered a series of personal hardships that seemed unfair. He got the wrong idea, concluding that God did not care whether he kept his faith in Him or not. (Job 9:20-22) Job was so convinced of his own righteousness that to others it sounded as though he were proclaiming himself more righteous than God.—Job 32:1, 2; 35:1, 2.
Ephomhoghiạn Oḅạr Phọ AZihova Remạ Ghan Eeghe Esi Anạ?
14 Ephomhoghiạn oḅạr phọ Enhaạn rengọ ghan oghoph. Mem dị aDevid raaḅereghị aZihova, odị aḅẹm mọ: “Nạ kụ esi ibooghiạn amhị; nạ kuphẹl li imhị asighẹ esi iiḅaghamhị. Nạ kako ni ukitonhom imhị r’asiolọ ibo apelieẹny. . . . Ephomhoghiạn oḅạr phọ odị eko ni ekitonhom buphẹ oḍuom bọ olhoghi aZihova.” (Ps. 32:7, 10) Idiphọ iikpe eko ghan bọ ekitonhom eḅilhẹ eghoph ramhạ r’awe iḍiodi phọ, kụ idị iiḍighi ephomhoghiạn oḅạr phọ aZihova eko ikitonhom iyira, eḅilhẹ righoph ghan iyira kesighẹ esi ootor’osooromineen dị kekạ siya phọ ayira r’aZihova. Ephomhoghiạn oḅạr phọ aZihova renyu ghan nyodị oḍur ayira olhoghomạ.—Jer. 31:3.
Imạ Araraạr Dị Edi Baibul
w10 10/15 6-7 ¶19-20
“Who Has Come to Know the Mind of Jehovah?”
19 What have we learned about “the mind of Jehovah”? We need to allow God’s Word to mold our understanding of Jehovah’s mind. We should never impose our limitations on Jehovah and judge him by our standards and thinking. Job stated: “[God] is not a man like me that I should answer him, that we should come together in judgment.” (Job 9:32) Like Job, when we start to understand the mind of Jehovah, we cannot help but exclaim: “Look! These are the fringes of his ways, and what a whisper of a matter has been heard of him! But of his mighty thunder who can show an understanding?”—Job 26:14.
20 As we read the Scriptures, what should we do if we come across a passage that is difficult to understand, especially with regard to Jehovah’s thinking? If after researching the matter we still do not have a clear answer, we can view this as a test of our trust in Jehovah. Remember, at times certain statements allow us an opportunity to express our faith in Jehovah’s qualities. Let us humbly acknowledge that we do not understand everything that he does. (Eccl. 11:5) We will thus be prompted to agree with these words of the apostle Paul: “O the depth of God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgments are and past tracing out his ways are! For ‘who has come to know Jehovah’s mind, or who has become his counselor?’ Or, ‘Who has first given to him, so that it must be repaid to him?’ Because from him and by him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever. Amen.”—Rom. 11:33-36.
OCTOBER 30–NOVEMBER 5
ARUPHUA DỊ OSIGHẸ SIPHẸ EKPO-ONHỤ PHỌ ENHAẠN | JOB 11-12
“Iraạr Areten Omhoọgh Osụ Olhoghi Kụ Omhooghọm Asuọ”
w09 4/15 6 ¶17
Job Held High the Name of Jehovah
17 What helped Job to maintain his integrity? Clearly, before the calamities struck, he had already cultivated a close relationship with Jehovah. Although we have no evidence that he knew that Satan had challenged Jehovah, Job was determined to stay loyal. He said: “Until I expire I shall not take away my integrity from myself!” (Job 27:5) How did Job develop this close relationship? No doubt, he cherished what he had heard about God’s dealings with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were his distant relatives. And by observing creation, Job could discern many of Jehovah’s qualities.—Read Job 12:7-9, 13, 16.
AZihova Odi Ni R’anạ, Nạ Bịn O/lho
10 Ḍigh righirị bumor r’abumarani phọ. Ḍigh righirị r’awe siphẹ ookpomhoghan phọ dị nạ katue ni atuughaạny eḍeenhaan phọ abidị, ghalhamọ r’abudị asiạ phọ r’emitenhom mọ abidị egbatanhaạn r’epẹ anạ. ABaibul aḅẹm mọ “ikumor awe omoọgh ni olhegheri iyaạr.” (Job 12:12) Abudị asiạ meghị anyụ kotue ni otuughạ ibadị araraạr esi iḍoọgh aKristẹn dị okpẹ oḍuom olhoghi. AJonathan aghupheriom ni Devid ibadị asiạ, kuolọ ipẹ phọ i/sophoghom bidị oḍighi arighirị. (1 Sam. 18:1) Iyạl phọ abidị, oniin alhoghonhaạn ghan ni nyoniin ḍighaạgh okumu aZihova etigheri igbagarạ ipaanhaạn. (1 Sam. 23:16-18) “Irina, umarani dị odị bịn kụ aḍighi onyọ Ogbaanhaạn k’abidị aḅẹm mọ: “Abumor r’abumarani phọ ayira kotue ni oḍighi burudẹ r’aburunhiin ayira, obobọ nmụny onhiin ayira. AZihova katue ni asighẹ bidị aḍighinhom iiḅaghamhị ayira.”
11 Re/dugh ghan oḍigh imhoom arighirị, ekạr ekpaariọm mem dị oye phọ aḍighi oye umugholoor. ARatna, umarani dị rakiil ghan umugholoor dị anhaghạn igey phọ etigheri isophoghom aḅẹm mọ, “mị umhiịn ni mọ mị amoghi ni olhoghonhaạn aḍighaạgh abumor r’abumarani phọ.” Reḍighi ghan ni ipaanhaạn oghaạph ilọ olhoghi oye phọ oḅenhị oye, kuarị pọ kụ iphighiom igey arighirị. Arighirị phọ anạ rowạ ni okparamhị r’obakị anạ, kuolọ ewạ dị nạ kaḍighi idị bidị kolegheri ipẹ reeḅaghamhị bọ nyinhạ.
12 Eten dị ekạr enhighẹ oḍigh arighirị pọ orelhean ghan r’abunhọn epẹ erugh phọ. ACarol, oghaạph bọ oghol epẹ omhạn aḅẹm mọ: “Omite ghan epẹ erugh phọ r’inhọn iiḍighi ookpomhoghan phọ meḍighi idị mị mamhoọgh ibadị abugey arighirị. K’asiạ phọ, aZihova rulhoghonhaạn ghan imhị ḍighaạgh dị eego esi arighirị phọ abuẹn phọ.” Asuọ odi ni oḍigh arighirị r’aKristẹn dị okpẹ oḍuomolhoghi. AZihova rasighẹ ghan righirị phọ iphẹn kụ aḍighinhom idị nạ katue akaran sidọl ooḅaghamhiạn aloor idiphọ adọl igini.—Prov. 17:17.
it-2 1190 ¶2
Wisdom
Divine Wisdom. Wisdom in the absolute sense is found in Jehovah God, who is “wise alone” in this sense. (Ro 16:27; Re 7:12) Knowledge is acquaintance with fact, and since Jehovah is the Creator, who is “from time indefinite to time indefinite” (Ps 90:1, 2), he knows all there is to know about the universe, its composition and contents, its history till now. The physical laws, cycles, and standards upon which men rely in their research and invention, and without which they would be helpless and have nothing stable upon which to build, are all of His making. (Job 38:34-38; Ps 104:24; Pr 3:19; Jer 10:12, 13) Logically, his moral standards are even more vital for stability, sound judgment, and successful human living. (De 32:4-6; see JEHOVAH [A God of moral standards].) There is nothing beyond his understanding. (Isa 40:13, 14) Though he may allow things that are contrary to his righteous standards to develop and even temporarily prosper, the future ultimately rests with him and will conform precisely to his will, and the things spoken by him “will have certain success.”—Isa 55:8-11; 46:9-11.
Imạ Araraạr Dị Edi Baibul
w08 8/1 11 ¶5
Communicating With Adolescents
▪ ‘Do I discern the message behind the words?’ Job 12:11 says: “Does not the ear itself test out words as the palate tastes food?” Now more than ever, you need to “test out” what your son or daughter says. Adolescents often speak in absolutes. For example, your son or daughter might say, “You always treat me like a child!” or “You never listen to me!” Rather than picking on the technical inaccuracies of “always” and “never,” recognize that your child is probably not speaking in literal terms. For instance, “You always treat me like a child” could mean “I feel that you don’t trust me,” and “You never listen to me” might mean “I want to tell you how I really feel.” Try to discern the message behind the words.