Weekly Watchtower Study Articles. Questions and Answers

Weekly Watchtower Study Articles. Questions and Answers JW only

10/08/2026

# # # *AUGUST 10-16 — JEREMIAH 24-25*
*Song 124 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)*

Good evening. This week Jehovah uses the picture of two baskets of figs to examine our hearts. Are we teachable, or are we stubborn? The answer affects whether we receive Jehovah’s blessing or judgment. Let’s see what we can learn.

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# # # *TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD*

# # # # *1. What Made “Figs” Good or Bad? (10 min.)*
*Scriptures: Jeremiah 24:1-10; Jeremiah 25:8, 9, 12*

Brothers and sisters, in 617 B.C.E. Nebuchadnezzar took some Jews captive to Babylon. Jehovah then gave Jeremiah a vision of two baskets of figs.

*REPENTANT EXILED JEWS WERE LIKE GOOD FIGS*
*Read Jer 24:1, 2, 5-7.*
Who were the good figs? The exiles already in Babylon. They had lost their home, but they had a soft heart.

Jehovah promised 3 things:
1. *“I will give them a heart to know me.”*
2. *“I will build them up and not tear them down.”*
3. *“I will bring them back to this land.”*

Why did Jehovah call them “good”? Because they accepted discipline as loving correction — _w94 3/1 14 ¶6_.
Like a patient who takes bitter medicine to get well.

*Application for us:*
When we receive counsel from the platform, in a shepherding visit, or from our personal study, do we respond quickly? Good figs do. That keeps us close to Jehovah — _w13 3/15 10 ¶10-11_.

*DISOBEDIENT, UNREPENTANT JEWS WERE LIKE BAD FIGS*
*Read Jer 24:8-10.*
Who were the bad figs? King Zedekiah, those left in Jerusalem, and those who fled to Egypt.

For 40 years they ignored Jeremiah’s warnings. Instead they practiced idolatry and trusted in political alliances with Egypt — _it “Egypt, Egyptian” ¶74_.

Jehovah’s verdict: *“I will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth.”*
_Illustration:_ One rotten fig spoils the whole basket. A stubborn attitude can weaken us and the congregation — _w94 3/1 15 ¶10_.

*Application for us:*
Saying “I’ll change later” or “It’s not that serious” cuts us off from Jehovah’s blessing. Jehovah cannot build up what we refuse to correct.

*JEHOVAH’S JUDGMENT IS JUST*
*Read Jer 25:8, 9, 12.*
Jehovah used Babylon as “my servant” to discipline Judah. But Babylon became proud and cruel. After 70 years, Jehovah judged Babylon too.

*Lesson:* Jehovah disciplines to restore. He keeps His word exactly. And He holds everyone accountable.

*CONCLUSION*
The question is: Which basket are we in? Let’s examine ourselves honestly and be determined to be good figs.

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# # # # *2. Spiritual Gems (10 min.)*
*“What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?”*

*Gem 1: Jer 25:8, 9, 12—Why did Jehovah punish Babylon when it acted as his “servant” to execute judgment on his people?*
Jehovah did use Babylon as his “servant” to discipline Judah for 70 years because Judah was practicing idolatry and ignoring warnings.
However, Babylon went beyond what Jehovah authorized. They acted with pride, cruelty, and violence. They were not interested in helping Judah repent — they wanted to destroy God’s people.
So after the 70 years were complete, Jehovah turned and punished Babylon for its own sins — _it “Kingdom of God” ¶36_.
*The gem for me:* Having a privilege in Jehovah’s service does not excuse a bad heart. Jehovah judges our motives, not just our actions.

*Gem 2: Jer 24:5-7 — Jehovah disciplines to restore*
Jehovah told the good figs: “I will give them a heart to know me... I will build them up.”
Even in a hard situation, Jehovah’s goal was relationship. This reminds me that when I receive counsel, Jehovah’s purpose is to draw me closer, not to crush me.

*Gem 3: Jer 25:11, 12 — Jehovah is exact with His timing*
Jehovah said the exile would last 70 years, and it did — exactly.
If Jehovah was that precise with Babylon, I have full confidence He will be just as precise with Armageddon. This builds my faith and patience.

*Gem 4: Jer 24:7 — Jehovah wants a personal relationship*
“They will be my people, and I will be their God.”
Jehovah repeated “a heart to know me.” This gem reminds me that prayer, study, and meetings are not just duties. They are how I develop a friendship with Jehovah.

*Gem 5: Jer 25:3-5 — Jehovah is patient but warns us*
Jeremiah preached for 23 years “again and again.”
This shows Jehovah’s patience. He gives ample time to repent — 2 Peter 3:9. But it also makes me urgent in the ministry, because I know His patience will have an end.

*APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY - LONGER VERSIONS*

*4. STARTING A CONVERSATION — HOUSE TO HOUSE (4 min)*
*Theme: Start with a timely topic, then make it personal* — lmd lesson 2 point 5

_Setting: Saturday morning. Householder is outside sweeping._

*Publisher:* Good morning ma. Please, I don’t want to hold you. My name is Tunde.
*Householder:* Good morning.
*Publisher:* I’ve been talking to people in this area and one thing keeps coming up — people are worried about the future. The cost of things, insecurity, even just making plans. Can I ask, how do you personally feel about what’s coming in the next few years? Hopeful or concerned?
*Householder:* Concerned o. It’s like every day something new is happening.
*Publisher:* I understand. Many people feel that way. You know, the Bible actually described our time. It said “in the last days critical times hard to deal with will be here” — 2 Timothy 3:1.
*Householder:* That’s true.
*Publisher:* But the Bible doesn’t just describe the problem. It gives hope. Think about Jeremiah’s day. Jerusalem was destroyed. People lost homes and family. They must have felt hopeless. Yet Jehovah told them through Jeremiah:
*Read Jeremiah 29:11:* “For I myself well know the plans I have for you... plans for peace and not for calamity, to give you a future and a hope.”
*Publisher:* What does that tell you about Jehovah?
*Householder:* That He cares.
*Publisher:* Exactly. He sees what we’re going through. And He has a solution. The Bible shows that God’s Kingdom is a government in heaven with Jesus as King. Soon it will remove war, sickness, injustice, and even death.
*Read Revelation 21:4* briefly.
*Publisher:* Would you like to know how we can be sure that Kingdom is real and how it will affect your family?
*Householder:* Yes.
*Publisher:* Great. I can come back Thursday around 6pm and show you 2 scriptures that explain it simply. Would that work?
*Householder:* Thursday is fine.
*Publisher:* Thank you ma. I’ll be here. Have a good day.

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*5. FOLLOWING UP — INFORMAL WITNESSING (4 min)*
*Theme: Use the _Love People_ brochure, Appendix A* — lmd lesson 9 point 5

_Setting: Break time at work. Coworker brings up suffering._

*Coworker:* Bros, I’ve been thinking. If God really loves us, why is the world like this? Children dying, war everywhere.
*Publisher:* That’s a deep question, and I’m glad you asked. I used to wonder the same thing.
*Coworker:* So what’s the answer?
*Publisher:* Can I show you 4 points from the Bible? I have this brochure _Love People_ that helps.
Open to Appendix A.
*Publisher:* Point 1: *God is not the cause.* The Bible says humans chose to follow Satan instead of God — Genesis 3:6. That’s why we have pain.
Point 2: *God feels our pain.* Look at Exodus 3:7. He said “I have seen the suffering.” He’s not distant.
Point 3: *God set a time to end it.*
*Read Revelation 21:4:* “He will wipe out every tear... death will be no more.”
*Publisher:* Imagine a world with no hospitals, no funerals, no tears.
*Coworker:* That would be amazing.
*Publisher:* Point 4: *God will remove the cause.* Satan and wickedness will be gone.
*Coworker:* But when?
*Publisher:* The Bible gives signs. That’s why we’re preaching — so people can learn and be ready.
Would you like to go through the scriptures for points 1, 2, and 4 with me? I can bring the brochure Friday after work and we can discuss for 15 minutes.
*Coworker:* Okay, Friday around 5:30.
*Publisher:* Perfect. I’ll see you then. Thanks for asking honest questions.

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*6. MAKING DISCIPLES (4 min)*
*Theme: Encourage a student struggling with an addiction* — lmd lesson 12 point 4

_Setting: Student’s home. Student looks down._

*Student:* Brother, I messed up again. I went back to p**n this week. I feel so dirty. Maybe Jehovah doesn’t want me.
*Publisher:* Thank you for telling me the truth. That’s the first step to getting better. And let me tell you something — you’re not the first to struggle, and you won’t be the last.
*Read Psalm 103:14:* “He well knows how we are formed, remembering that we are dust.”
*Publisher:* Jehovah knows we’re weak. He’s not shocked. What He wants to see is if we keep fighting.
*Student:* But it’s like I can’t stop.
*Publisher:* Let’s see what God promises.
*Read 1 Corinthians 10:13:* “God is faithful and he will not let you be tested beyond what you can bear, but along with the test he will also provide the way out.”
*Publisher:* Did you hear that? There’s always a way out. But we have to take it. Let’s make a plan together.
*Step 1: Prayer.* Pray before temptation comes. Psalm 55:22.
*Step 2: Remove triggers.* Delete apps, use content filters, don’t be alone with phone at night.
*Step 3: Talk to someone.* Me, an elder. Don’t isolate. Galatians 6:2.
*Step 4: Fill your mind.* More Bible reading, more service. What we fill our mind with matters — Philippians 4:8.
*Read Philippians 4:13:* “For all things I have strength through the one who gives me power.”
*Publisher:* You have that power available. You’ve already made progress by studying and coming to meetings. Jehovah sees that.
Let’s pray now for strength.
[Short prayer]
*Publisher:* What’s one step you’ll take today?
*Student:* I’ll delete the app and call you if I feel weak.
*Publisher:* That’s excellent. I’m proud of you. I’ll call you Wednesday to check in. We’re in this together.

# # #* 8. LIVING AS CHRISTIAN #*

*CONGREGATION BIBLE STUDY* (30min)
— *DIG DEEPER: SARAH — SHE REFUSED TO LOOK BACK*

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# # # *A. DISCUSS *

*1. Was it wrong for Sarah to marry Abraham even though he was her half brother?*
*Answer:* No, it was not wrong.
At that time Jehovah had not yet given the Law to Israel that later prohibited marriage between close relatives — Leviticus 18:9.
Abraham himself explained: “She really is my sister, the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother” — Genesis 20:12.
Jehovah approved their marriage because it was part of fulfilling His purpose to produce the promised offspring — _wp17.3 12 ¶5, ftn._

*2. Describe what Sarah may have left behind in Ur.*
*Answer:* Sarah left behind a lot of comfort and security.
Ur was a wealthy, advanced city with brick houses, schools, and trade. She likely had family, friends, servants, and material possessions.
But she chose to leave all that to live in tents and follow Jehovah’s direction with Abraham — _wp17.3 13 ¶3–14 ¶2_.
That shows real faith and courage.

*3. What evidence shows that Abraham acted wisely when he concealed Sarah’s identity as his wife?*
*Answer:* It was wise because it protected both their lives and allowed Jehovah to intervene.
In Egypt and later in Gerar, rulers wanted Sarah because of her beauty. If they knew she was married, Abraham likely would have been killed.
By saying she was his sister, Abraham gave Jehovah room to act. Jehovah struck Pharaoh and Abimelech with plagues and protected Sarah — Genesis 12:17; 20:3-6.
So it was not lying, but a strategy that protected life and God’s purpose — _wp17.3 14 ¶6–15 ¶2_.

*4. Although Sarah was submissive to Abraham, does that mean that she never spoke up? Explain.*
*Answer:* No. Submissive does not mean silent.
Sarah respectfully expressed her concerns and suggestions.
Example: She spoke up about Hagar and Ishmael because she was worried about Isaac’s inheritance — Genesis 21:10. Abraham listened and Jehovah told him to do what Sarah said.
Another example: She laughed when told she would have a son, and Jehovah lovingly corrected her — Genesis 18:12-15.
So Sarah was submissive, but she also communicated openly and respectfully — _g 1/08 29 ¶4-5_.

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# # # *B. REFLECT ON THE LESSONS*

*Compare Sarah and Lot’s wife. In what ways were they similar?*
*Similarities:* Both were married to men Jehovah used. Both were told to leave their homes and not look back — Genesis 12:1; 19:12, 15. Both were tested with the decision to leave behind material things.

*In what ways were they different?*
*Differences:* Sarah obeyed and kept looking forward in faith. Lot’s wife looked back with longing and lost her life — Genesis 19:17, 26; Luke 17:28-32.
Sarah trusted Jehovah’s promises. Lot’s wife’s heart was still attached to the old world.

*What can we learn from the decisions they made and how things turned out for them?*
We learn that Jehovah values obedience and faith over comfort. Looking back to the world can cost us our future. Looking forward to Jehovah’s promises brings life.

*Sarah was very beautiful, and her husband was wealthy. What example does she set for us regarding our view of any physical or material advantages we may have?*
*Answer:* Sarah didn’t depend on her beauty or wealth. The Bible describes her inner qualities: “the hidden person of the heart... with the incorruptible quality of a mild and quiet spirit” — 1 Peter 3:3-5.
Proverbs 31:30 says: “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears Jehovah is to be praised.”
1 Timothy 6:17-19 tells us not to put hope in uncertain riches.
Sarah’s example shows us to value godly qualities over physical or material things.

*How might you imitate Sarah’s courage in your life?*
I can imitate Sarah’s courage by:
1. *Leaving my comfort zone* to do more in Jehovah’s service, like pioneering or moving to need greater need.
2. *Trusting Jehovah during uncertainty*, like when making decisions about work, marriage, or the future.
3. *Speaking up respectfully* when I have concerns, but still supporting headship in the family and congregation.

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# # # *C. MEDITATE ON THE BIGGER PICTURE*

*What does this account teach me about Jehovah?*
It teaches me that Jehovah values faith, loyalty, and a quiet spirit. He protects those who trust Him and He keeps His promises, even if it takes 25 years like with Isaac.

*How does this account tie in with Jehovah’s purposes?*
Sarah was key to Jehovah’s purpose. Through her came Isaac, then the nation of Israel, and ultimately Jesus Christ — the promised seed. Without Sarah’s faith, Jehovah’s purpose could not have moved forward.

*What would I like to ask Sarah in the resurrection?*
I would love to ask her: “How did you keep strong faith while waiting 25 years for Isaac?” and “What was it like to see Jehovah’s promise finally fulfilled?”

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# # # *LEARN MORE*

*Is Sarah’s example for wives only? Or does her example teach husbands also?*
Sarah’s example is for everyone. Wives learn submission and inner beauty. Husbands learn how Abraham treated Sarah with respect and listened to her — 1 Peter 3:7. Both learned to put Jehovah first.

*Learn From Them — Sarah (6:27)*
This video shows Sarah’s hospitality, faith during hard times, and trust in Jehovah’s promise.

*Consider what Sarah and Abraham did to help each other feel respected.*
Abraham listened to Sarah’s concerns and protected her. Sarah supported Abraham’s leadership and called him “lord” out of respect — 1 Peter 3:6. They worked as a team in serving Jehovah.

*“Keep ‘the Flame of Jah’ Alive” (w23.05 24-25 ¶15-17)*
Like Sarah, we keep our love for Jehovah alive by regular worship, prayer, and not letting the world’s pressures cool our zeal.

08/08/2026

*NKWADỌỌ ỌMỤMỤ ỤLỌ NCHE*
_*(ỤLỌ IGBO)*_

_August 3–9, 2026_

Na-asọpụrụ Mkpebi Ndị Ọzọ

_“Unu ekpekwala onye ọzọ ikpe n’ihi echiche dị iche iche.” — Ndị Rom 14:1_

_*ISI OZI*_
_Otu anyị ga-esi egosi ndị kwere ekwe ibe anyị nkwanye ùgwù mgbe ha mere mkpebi ndị anyị na-ekwenyeghị na ha._

_*1-2. Gịnị mere mkpebi onwe onye anyị ji adị iche mgbe ụfọdụ na nke Ndị Kraịst ndị ọzọ?*_

Azịza: N’ihi na Onye Kraịst ọ bụla pụrụ iche. Omenala anyị, otú e si zụlite anyị n’ezinụlọ, ihe ndị anyị nwetara ná ndụ, ọnọdụ anyị, na otú onye ọ bụla si ele ihe anya pụrụ imetụta mkpebi anyị.

_*Nkwupụta Ọzọ:*_
Jehova emeghị ka Ndị Kraịst niile chee echiche otu ụzọ n’ihe gbasara mkpebi onwe onye ọ bụla. Anyị nwere nzụlite, mmasị, na ahụmahụ dị iche iche, ya mere ọ bụ ihe kwesịrị ekwesị na nhọrọ anyị ga-adị iche mgbe ụfọdụ. Ihe dị mkpa bụ na anyị niile na-achọ ime ihe ga-atọ Jehova ụtọ ma na-agbaso ụkpụrụ Bible. Anyị ekwesịghị ikwe ka ọdịiche dị n’ime mkpebi onwe onye mebie udo na ịdị n’otu nke ọgbakọ.

_*IHE NDỊ ANYỊ GA-AMUTA N’AKA YA*_
K**a ịtụ anya ka ndị ọzọ mee mkpebi kpọmkwem otú anyị ga-esi mee ya, anyị kwesịrị inwe ekele maka ụdị dị iche iche Jehova kwere ka anyị nwee ma lekwasị anya n’ihe na-eme ka anyị dịrị n’otu.

_*3. Gịnị pụrụ ime ka anyị kpee Onye Kraịst ibe anyị ikpe n’ihi mkpebi o mere?*_

Azịza: Anyị nwere ike iche na mkpebi anyị ka mma, ma ọ bụ na onye ahụ nwere ike ime nhọrọ ọ ga-emecha kwaa ụta maka ya ma ọ bụ nke nwere ike ime ka mmekọrịta ya na Jehova ghara ịdị mma.

_*Nkwupụta Ọzọ:*_
Nchegbu anyị nwere ike ịbụ n’ihi ezi ebumnobi. Anyị hụrụ ụmụnna anyị n’anya ma chọọ n’ezie ka ihe kacha mma mee ha. Otú ọ dị, ezi ebumnobi apụtaghị na anyị nwere ikike ịmanye ndị ọzọ ka ha nabata ihe anyị chọrọ. Anyị kwesịrị ịmata ọdịiche dị n’etiti mkpebi megidere ụkpụrụ Bible na mkpebi dị iche naanị n’ihe anyị onwe anyị gaara ahọrọ.

_*IHE NDỊ ANYỊ GA-AMUTA N’AKA YA*_
Ịhụnanya kwesịrị ịkpali anyị inyere ndị ọzọ aka mgbe ọ dị mkpa, ma o kwesịkwara ịkụziri anyị mgbe anyị kwesịrị ịkwụsị itinye aka ma kwanyere ikike ha nwere ime mkpebi ùgwù.

_*4-5. Gịnị ka anyị kwesịrị ime ma ọ bụrụ na Onye Kraịst ibe anyị ekpebie ime ihe dị iche n’ihe anyị gaara eme?*_

Azịza: Ọ bụrụ na mkpebi ahụ megidere iwu Bible doro anya, anyị kwesịrị iji ịhụnanya gbalịa inyere ya aka. Ma ọ bụrụ na ọ bụ naanị mkpebi onwe onye nke na-adịghị emebi ụkpụrụ Bible, anyị kwesịrị ịkwanyere nhọrọ onye ahụ ùgwù ma ghara ikpe ya ikpe.

_*Nkwupụta Ọzọ:*_
Ndị Rom 14:1 na-echetara anyị ka anyị ghara ikpe ndị ọzọ ikpe n’ihi echiche dị iche iche. E nwere nnukwu ọdịiche dị n’omume ọjọọ na nhọrọ onwe onye dị iche. Mgbe a na-emebi iwu Bible, ndụmọdụ sitere n’Akwụkwọ Nsọ nke e ji ịhụnanya nye nwere ike ịdị mkpa. Ma mgbe a naghị emebi iwu Chineke, echiche onwe anyị ekwesịghị ịghọ ụkpụrụ anyị ga-eji ekpebi ihe onye ọ bụla kwesịrị ime.

_*IHE NDỊ ANYỊ GA-AMUTA N’AKA YA:*_
Tupu anyị ekwupụta echiche anyị, anyị kwesịrị ịjụ onwe anyị, sị: “Ihe a ọ̀ bụ n’ezie ihe Bible kwuru, ka ọ bụ naanị ihe mụ onwe m masịrị?”

_*KEDU MKPEBI ONWE ONYE NDỊ PỤRỤ IME KA ANYỊ KPEE NDỊ ỌZỌ IKPE?*_

_*6-7. Kọwaa ọnọdụ ndị anyị nwere ike isi kpee ndị ọzọ ikpe n’ihi mkpebi ha.*_

Azịza: Anyị nwere ike ikpe ndị ọzọ ikpe n’ihe ndị metụtara ịṅụ mmanya na-aba n’anya, ọgwụgwọ, omenala okpukpe, uwe, ajị agba, agụmakwụkwọ ọzọ, na mkpebi onwe onye ndị ọzọ.

_*Nkwupụta Ọzọ:*_
Ihe ndị anyị nwetara ná ndụ nwere ike imetụta echiche anyị nke ukwuu. Dị ka ihe atụ, onye nwere ahụmahụ ọjọọ n’ihi ịṅụ mmanya nwere ike inwe echiche siri ike banyere ịṅụ mmanya. Onye ọzọ nwetara ezigbo uru site n’otu ụdị ọgwụgwọ nwere ike iche na onye ọ bụla kwesịrị iji otu ọgwụgwọ ahụ. N’otu aka ahụ, okpukpe anyị gara aga ma ọ bụ ahụmahụ anyị nwere ike imetụta otú anyị si ele ụfọdụ omume anya. Otú ọ dị, ahụmahụ anyị apụtaghị na nkwubi okwu anyị kwesịrị ịghọ iwu ndị ọzọ ga-agbaso.

_*IHE NDỊ ANYỊ GA-AMUTA N’AKA YA:*_
Ahụmahụ anyị nwere ike ịkpụzi ihe anyị masịrị, ma ha ekwesịghị ịghọ ụkpụrụ anyị ga-eji kpee ụmụnna anyị ikpe.

_*8. (a) Gịnị pụrụ ime ka nne ma ọ bụ nna kpee ndị nne na nna ndị ọzọ ikpe? (b) Olee otú àgwà ịkatọ ndị ọzọ pụrụ isi metụta ọgbakọ?*_

Azịza: Nne ma ọ bụ nna nwere ike ịkatọ ndị nne na nna Ndị Kraịst ndị ọzọ mgbe ha na-eme mkpebi dị iche iche n’ịzụ ụmụ ha. Àgwà ịkatọ ndị ọzọ nwere ike ịkpata esemokwu, nkewa, ma mee ka ịdị n’otu nke ọgbakọ dịrị n’ihe ize ndụ.

_*Nkwupụta Ọzọ:*_
Ndị nne na nna na-achọkarị ichebe ụmụ ha ma zụọ ha nke ọma. Ma ezinụlọ Ndị Kraịst nwere ike inwe ọnọdụ dị iche iche ma mee mkpebi onwe onye dị iche gbasara oge ụmụ ha ga-alọta, ihe ntụrụndụ, ekwentị, na ihe ndị ọzọ. Anyị ekwesịghị iche na mkpebi ezinụlọ ọzọ dị iche na nke anyị pụtara na ha anaghị elekọta ụmụ ha ma ọ bụ na ha adịghị ike n’ụzọ ime mmụọ.

Àgwà ịkatọ ndị ọzọ nwekwara ike imetụta ụmụ anyị ma mee ka ha na-atụnyere ezinụlọ dị iche iche. K**a ikwe ka mmasị onwe onye kewaa anyị, anyị kwesịrị itinyekwu uru n’ịdị n’otu nke ọgbakọ.

_*IHE NDỊ ANYỊ GA-AMUTA N’AKA YA*_
Anyị kwesịrị ilekwasị anya n’ịrụzu ọrụ ndị Bible nyere anyị k**a ịnọ na-atụnyere mkpebi ezinụlọ anyị na nke ndị ọzọ.

_*9. Gịnị ka anyị kwesịrị icheta?*_

Azịza: Mkpebi onwe onye dị iche apụtaghị na otu Onye Kraịst ziri ezi ebe onye nke ọzọ na-ezighị ezi. Ndị Kraịst kwesịrị ntụkwasị obi nwere ike ịhọrọ ụzọ dị iche iche ma nwee otu ihe mgbaru ọsọ—ime ihe ga-atọ Jehova ụtọ.

_*Nkwupụta Ọzọ:*_
Isiokwu a jiri mkpebi onwe onye tụnyere ụzọ dị iche iche mmadụ pụrụ isi gaa n’otu ebe. Ndị njem nwere ike ịhọrọ ụzọ dị iche iche n’ihi mmasị ha, ọnọdụ ha, ma ọ bụ ihe ndị na-egbochi ha. N’otu aka ahụ, Ndị Kraịst nwere ike ime nhọrọ dị iche iche ma ka na-ejere Jehova ozi n’ikwesị ntụkwasị obi. Ịdị n’otu apụtaghị na anyị ga-abụrịrị otu.

_*GỊNỊ MERE ANYỊ JI KWESỊRỊ ỊKWANYERE MKPEBI ONWE ONYE NKE NDỊ ỌZỌ?*_

_*10. Dị ka Jems 4:12 si kwuo, gịnị ka anyị na-enweghị ikike ime, gịnịkwa mere?*_

Azịza: Anyị enweghị ikike ikpe ndị ọzọ ikpe n’ihe gbasara mkpebi onwe onye n’ihi na Jehova bụ Onye Na-enye Iwu na Onye Ikpe. Ụmụnna anyị na-aza Jehova ajụjụ, ọ bụghị anyị.

_*Nkwupụta Ọzọ:*_
Jems 4:12 na-echetara anyị na ọ bụ Jehova naanị nwere ikike ịtọ ụkpụrụ ma kpee ndị ohu ya ikpe. Mgbe anyị na-akatọ mmadụ naanị n’ihi na mkpebi onwe onye ya dị iche na nke anyị, anyị nwere ike ime ka echiche anyị dị ka iwu Chineke.

_*IHE NDỊ ANYỊ GA-AMUTA N’AKA YA*_
Tupu anyị ekpe mmadụ ikpe, anyị kwesịrị ịjụ onwe anyị: “Jehova ọ̀ katọrọ mkpebi a n’ezie, ka ọ bụ m na-ekpe ya ikpe naanị n’ihi mmasị nke onwe m?”

_*11. Olee otú anyị pụrụ isi nye aka n’ịdị n’otu nke ọgbakọ?*_

Azịza: Site n’ịghọta na Jehova kere ndị mmadụ nwere àgwà, nzụlite, na mmasị dị iche iche, ma lekwasị anya n’ịdị n’otu k**a ịdị ka otu onye.

_*Nkwupụta Ọzọ:*_
Jehova hụrụ ụdị dị iche iche n’anya. Ihe e kere eke n’onwe ya na-egosi nke a. Ụmụ mmadụ nwere ọdịdị, àgwà, ikike, na nzụlite dị iche iche. Jehova anaghị atụ anya ka anyị niile bụrụ otu. K**a nke ahụ, ọ chọrọ ka anyị dịrị n’otu n’ofufe anyị n’agbanyeghị ọdịiche anyị. Ya mere, anyị ekwesịghị ikwe ka mmasị onwe onye dị mkpa karịa udo nke ọgbakọ.

_*OTÚ ANYỊ GA-ESI KWANYERE ECHICHE NDỊ ỌZỌ ỤGWÙ*_

12-13. Gịnị ka anyị kwesịrị iburu n’uche ma ọ bụrụ na anyị echee na mmadụ emeela “nzọụkwụ na-ezighị ezi”?

Azịza: Anyị kwesịrị ibu ụzọ chọpụta ma onye ahụ emebiela iwu Bible n’ezie ma ọ bụ na o mere naanị nhọrọ onwe onye dị iche. Ọ bụrụ na ọ bụ nzọụkwụ na-ezighị ezi ma anyị ruru eru n’Akwụkwọ Nsọ inyere ya aka, anyị kwesịrị iji ịdị nwayọọ mee otú ahụ. Ma ọ bụrụ na ọ bụ naanị nhọrọ dị iche, anyị kwesịrị ịkwanyere mkpebi onye ahụ ùgwù.

_*Nkwupụta Ọzọ:*_
Nke a chọrọ njide onwe onye na iche echiche nke ọma. Anyị kwesịrị ịjụ onwe anyị: “Mkpebi ya ọ̀ megidere iwu Bible? Nzụlite ya ọ̀ pụrụ imetụta nhọrọ ya? Ana m eche ihe kacha njọ nwere ike ime?” Ọ bụrụ na okwu ahụ bụ naanị mkpebi onwe onye, ọ dịghị ihe mere anyị ga-eji na-akatọ ya.

Ihe atụ banyere ụlọ oriri na ọṅụṅụ na-eme ka nke a doo anya. Ọ bụrụ na enyi anyị họrọ nri dị iche na nke anyị họọrọ, anyị agaghị amanye ya ka o nye iwu otu nri anyị nyere. N’otu aka ahụ, anyị kwesịrị ikwe ka Ndị Kraịst ibe anyị mee mkpebi onwe ha.

_*IHE NDỊ ANYỊ GA-AMUTA N’AKA YA*_
Ọ bụghị “nzọụkwụ dị iche” ọ bụla bụ “nzọụkwụ na-ezighị ezi.” Ịmụ ịmata ọdịiche dị n’etiti ha nwere ike ichebe anyị na ndị ọzọ pụọ n’ nchegbu na-enweghị isi.

_*14. Olee otú ị pụrụ isi kwalite ịdị n’otu mgbe ị na-eme mkpebi onwe onye?*_

Azịza: Site n’ịtụle otú mkpebi anyị pụrụ isi metụta ndị ọzọ ma jiri obi anyị niile hapụ ihe anyị masịrị mgbe ime otú ahụ ga-enyere aka ichekwa udo.

_*Nkwupụta Ọzọ:*_
Anyị nwere ike inwe ikike ime otu ihe, ma anyị kwesịrị ịjụ onwe anyị ma iji ikike ahụ ọ̀ pụrụ ime ka Onye Kraịst ọzọ nwee iwe ma ọ bụ sụọ ngọngọ n’enweghị isi. Ndị Rom 12:18 na-agba anyị ume ka anyị na mmadụ niile dịrị n’udo ruo n’ókè o si dị anyị n’aka. Ịhụnanya Ndị Kraịst na-akpali anyị ịtụle mmetụta na ọdịmma ime mmụọ nke ndị ọzọ k**a isi ọnwụ na ikike anyị.

_*IHE NDỊ ANYỊ GA-AMUTA N’AKA YA*_
Inwe ikike ime ihe apụtaghị mgbe niile na ime ya bụ nhọrọ kacha egosi ịhụnanya ma ọ bụ nke kacha baa uru.

_*15. Olee otú ndị okenye pụrụ isi nye aka n’ịdị n’otu nke ọgbakọ?*_

Azịza: Site n’ịghara ịtọ iwu banyere ihe ndị bụ mkpebi onwe onye na site n’ịdabere ndụmọdụ ha n’Okwu Chineke k**a n’ahụmahụ ma ọ bụ mmasị nke onwe ha.

_*Nkwupụta Ọzọ:*_
Ndị okenye nwere nnukwu ọrụ ilekọta ọgbakọ. Ha ekwesịghị ịgafe ihe e dere n’Bible ma ọ bụ mee ka echiche onwe onye ghọọ iwu ọgbakọ. Mgbe mmadụ rịọrọ ndụmọdụ, ndị okenye kwesịrị iji ụkpụrụ Bible na ntụziaka sitere n’Akwụkwọ Nsọ nyere ya aka k**a ịsị naanị, “Ọ bụrụ na ọ bụ m, otu a ka m ga-eme.”

_*IHE NDỊ ANYỊ GA-AMUTA N’AKA YA*_
Ezi nlekọta atụrụ na-enye Ndị Kraịst ohere ịzụ akọ na uche nke Bible na-eduzi, ebe ha na-enweta ndụmọdụ kwesịrị ekwesị sitere n’Akwụkwọ Nsọ.

_*16. Olee otú okenye pụrụ isi gosi nkwanye ùgwù maka mkpebi ndị òtù ndị okenye mere?*_

Azịza: Site n’ịkwado mkpebi ahụ mgbe òtù ndị okenye tụlechara ya nke ọma site n’ekpere ma dabere na ntụziaka Akwụkwọ Nsọ, ọbụna ma ọ bụrụ na echiche nke ya abụghị nke a nakweere.

_*Nkwupụta Ọzọ:*_
Ịdị umeala n’obi dị ezigbo mkpa. Okenye nwere ike inwe echiche dị iche, ma mgbe òtù ndị okenye tụlechara okwu ahụ nke ọma ma mee mkpebi, o kwesịrị ịkwado mkpebi ahụ ma soro ya rụọ ọrụ. O kwesịghịkwa iji okwu ndị e kwuru n’akwụkwọ anyị n’otu ebe mee ihe iji kwado echiche onwe ya ma ọ bụ tinye ihe ọzọ n’ime ntụziaka a na-enye karịa ihe e kwuru n’ezie.

_*IHE NDỊ ANYỊ GA-AMUTA N’AKA YA*_
Ịkwado mkpebi ndị e mere n’otu na-egosi ịdị umeala n’obi, nkwanye ùgwù maka ndokwa Chineke, na nchegbu anyị nwere banyere ịdị n’otu nke ọgbakọ.

_*17. Olee uru anyị na-erite mgbe anyị na-asọpụrụ mkpebi ndị ọzọ?*_

Azịza: Anyị na-enye aka n’udo na ịdị n’otu ma na-enyere aka ime ka ọgbakọ bụrụ ebe obi ụtọ na ebe onye ọ bụla nwere ike inwe ahụ iru ala.

_*Nkwupụta Ọzọ:*_
Ọdịiche anyị nwere nwere ike ime ka ọgbakọ baa ọgaranya n’ezie. Ndị si n’ezinụlọ na nzụlite dị iche iche, ndị nwere àgwà dị iche iche, nwere ike ife Jehova ọnụ n’udo mgbe ha mụtara ịkwanyere ibe ha ùgwù. Mgbe anyị jụrụ ikpe ndị ọzọ ikpe n’ihe ndị metụtara mkpebi onwe onye, anyị na-ebelata esemokwu na-enweghị isi ma na-eme ka ịhụnanya anyị nwere n’ebe ụmụnna nọ sie ike.

Abụ Ọma 133:1 gosiri n’ụzọ mara mma uru dị n’ebe ụmụnna nọ na-ebikọ ọnụ n’ịdị n’otu.

_*IHE NDỊ ANYỊ GA-AMUTA N’AKA YA*_
Mgbe anyị na-asọpụrụ mkpebi ndị ọzọ, ọ bụghị naanị na anyị na-ezere esemokwu; anyị na-arụsi ọrụ ike iji nyere aka mee ka ọgbakọ bụrụ ebe udo na ịdị n’otu.

_*GỊNỊ KA Ị GA-AZỊZA?*_

Olee otú Jems 4:12 pụrụ isi nyere anyị aka ịkwanyere echiche na mkpebi ndị ọzọ ùgwù?

Azịza: Ọ na-echetara anyị na Jehova bụ Onye Na-enye Iwu na Onye Ikpe. Ya mere, anyị enweghị ikike ikpe ma ọ bụ ịkatọ Ndị Kraịst ibe anyị n’ihe gbasara mkpebi onwe onye nke Jehova hapụrụ ka akọ na uche onye ọ bụla kpebie.

_*Olee otú Ndị Galeshia 6:1 pụrụ isi nyere anyị aka mgbe anyị na mmadụ ekwenyeghị?*_

Azịza: Ọ na-akụziri anyị na ọ bụrụ na mmadụ emela nzọụkwụ na-ezighị ezi n’ezie, Ndị Kraịst ruru eru kwesịrị iji mmụọ dị nwayọọ gbalịa ịhazigharị ya. Ma anyị kwesịrị ibu ụzọ chọpụta ma okwu ahụ metụtara ihe Akwụkwọ Nsọ kwuru n’ezie ma ọ bụ naanị ọdịiche dị n’echiche onwe onye.

_*Olee otú 1 Ndị Kọrịnt 4:6 na 8:12, 13 pụrụ isi nyere anyị aka?*_

Azịza: 1 Ndị Kọrịnt 4:6 na-akụziri anyị ka anyị ghara ịgafe ihe e dere, ebe 1 Ndị Kọrịnt 8:12, 13 na-echetara anyị ka anyị tụlee ọdịmma ime mmụọ nke ndị ọzọ. Ụkpụrụ abụọ a na-enyere anyị aka izere ịmanye ndị ọzọ echiche onwe anyị ma na-agba anyị ume ime nhọrọ ndị na-akwalite udo.

08/08/2026

_*WATCHTOWER STUDY PREPARATION*_

_*(PIDGIN VERSION)*_

_August 3–9, 2026_

_*Respect Other People Decisions*_

_“Make una no judge person because e get different opinion.” — Romans 14:1_

_*FOCUS*_
_How we fit show respect to our fellow believers when dem make decisions wey no be the same as our own._

_*1-2. Why our personal decisions sometimes dey different from other Christians own?*_

Answer: Na because every Christian dey unique. Our decisions fit dey influenced by our culture, family background, things we don experience, our circumstances, and the way we personally see things.

_*Additional Comment:*_
Jehovah no create Christians make everybody think exactly the same way for every personal matter. We come from different backgrounds, we get different preferences and experiences, so e normal say our choices sometimes go different.

The important thing na say all of us dey try to please Jehovah and follow Bible principles. We no suppose allow differences in personal decisions to disturb the peace and unity of the congregation.

_*PRACTICAL LESSONS*_
Instead of expecting other people to make decisions exactly the way we for make am, make we appreciate the variety Jehovah allow and focus on the things wey unite us.

_*3. Wetin fit make us judge another Christian because of decision wey e make?*_

Answer: We fit feel say our own decision better, or say the person fit make a choice wey e go later regret, or wey fit affect e spirituality.

_*Additional Comment:*_
Our concern fit even come from good intention. We love our brothers and sisters and sincerely want wetin good for them. But good intention no give us the right to force our personal preference on another person.

We need know the difference between something wey break Bible principle and something wey simply different from wetin we for choose.

_*PRACTICAL LESSONS*_
Love suppose motivate us to help others when necessary, but love still suppose teach us when to step back and respect their right to make their own decision.

_*4-5. Wetin we suppose do if another Christian decide to do something wey different from wetin we for do?*_

Answer: If the decision break clear Bible command, we suppose lovingly try to help the person. But if na simply personal decision wey no break Bible principle, we suppose respect the person's choice and no judge am.

_*Additional Comment:*_
Romans 14:1 remind us say make we no judge people because their opinions or personal choices different from our own.

There dey important difference between wrong conduct and different personal choices. If person break Bible command, loving Scriptural correction fit become necessary. But if no Bible law dey broken, our personal opinion no become standard for everybody.

_*PRACTICAL LESSONS:*_
Before we give our opinion, make we ask ourselves:

“This one really concern Bible principle, or na just my personal preference?”

_*WHAT PERSONAL DECISIONS FIT MAKE US JUDGE OTHER PEOPLE?*_

6-7. Mention some situations where we fit judge others because of their decisions.

Answer: We fit judge others concerning things like alcohol, medical treatment, religious customs, dressing, beard, further education, and other personal choices.

_*Additional Comment:*_
Things wey we don experience fit strongly affect the way we think. For example, person wey suffer because of alcohol fit develop strong feelings against drinking.

Another person wey benefit from one particular medical treatment fit feel say everybody suppose use the same treatment. In the same way, our former religious background or things we don experience before fit affect how we view certain practices.

But our personal experiences no automatically make our conclusions binding on other Christians.

_*PRACTICAL LESSONS*_
Our experiences fit shape our preferences, but we no suppose use our experiences as standard to judge our brothers and sisters.

_*8. (a) Wetin fit make parent become judgmental of other parents? (b) How critical attitude toward others fit affect the congregation?*_

Answer: Parent fit become critical when other Christian parents make different choices about how to raise their children. Critical attitude fit cause tension, division, and even threaten the unity of the congregation.

_*Additional Comment:*_
Parents naturally want protect and train their children well. But Christian families fit dey different circumstances, and dem fit make different personal decisions about curfew, entertainment, phones, and other matters.

We no suppose quickly conclude say another family's different decision mean say dem no care about their children or say dem weak spiritually.

Critical attitude fit also affect our children and make them start comparing their family with other families.

Instead of allowing personal preferences divide us, make we put more value on congregation unity.

_*PRACTICAL LESSONS*_
Make we concentrate on fulfilling our own Scriptural responsibilities instead of always comparing our family decisions with other people's own.

_*9. Wetin we suppose remember?*_

Answer: Different personal decisions no necessarily mean say one Christian right and the other one wrong. Faithful Christians fit choose different ways while all of them still get the same goal—to please Jehovah.

_*Additional Comment:*_
The article compare personal decisions to different routes wey dey lead to the same destination. Travelers fit choose different routes because of their preference, circumstances, or limitations.

Na the same way Christians fit make different personal choices while still faithfully serving Jehovah.

Unity no mean say everybody must be exactly the same.

_*WHY WE SUPPOSE RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE PERSONAL DECISIONS?*_

_*10. According to James 4:12, wetin we no get authority to do, and why?*_

Answer: We no get authority to judge others for personal matters because Jehovah na the Lawgiver and Judge. Our brothers and sisters dey accountable to Jehovah, not to us.

_*Additional Comment:*_
James 4:12 remind us say na Jehovah alone get authority to establish standards and judge his servants.

When we criticize person simply because e personal choice different from our own, we fit dey put our own opinion on the same level with God's law.

_*PRACTICAL LESSONS*_
Before we judge person, make we ask ourselves:

“Has Jehovah actually condemned this decision, or na me dey judge am according to my own preference?”

_*11. How we fit contribute to congregation unity?*_

Answer: By accepting say Jehovah create people with different personalities, backgrounds, and preferences, while we focus on unity instead of everybody doing exactly the same thing.

_*Additional Comment:*_
Jehovah love variety. Even creation show this. Human beings get different appearances, personalities, abilities, and backgrounds.

Jehovah no expect all of us to become identical. Instead, e want make we united in worship even though we different.

Therefore, we no suppose allow personal preferences become more important than peace in the congregation.

_*HOW TO RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE VIEWPOINTS*_

_*12-13. Wetin we suppose keep for mind if we feel say somebody don take “false step”?*_

Answer: We suppose first determine whether the person actually break Bible command or whether e simply make different personal choice.

If na truly false step and we qualify Scripturally to help, we suppose do am with mildness. But if na simply different choice, we suppose respect the person's decision.

_*Additional Comment:*_
This one need self-control and careful thinking.

We fit ask ourselves:

“This decision break Bible command?”

“Could the person's background influence the choice e make?”

“Am I imagining the worst thing wey fit happen?”

If the matter na simply personal, we no get reason to criticize the person.

The restaurant illustration make this point clear. If your friend choose different food from the one you choose, you no go insist say e must order the same food wey you order.

Na the same way, we should allow our fellow Christians to make their own personal decisions.

_*PRACTICAL LESSONS*_
No be every “different step” be “false step.” When we learn to know the difference, e fit save us and others from unnecessary worry.

_*14. How you fit promote unity when you dey make personal decisions?*_

Answer: By thinking about how our decisions fit affect other people and willingly putting our preferences aside when doing so go help preserve peace.

_*Additional Comment:*_
We fit get the right to make certain choice, but we should ask ourselves whether exercising that right fit unnecessarily offend or stumble another Christian.

Romans 12:18 encourage us to be peaceable with everybody as much as e depend on us.

Christian love move us to consider other people's feelings and spiritual welfare instead of insisting on our rights.

_*PRACTICAL LESSONS*_
The fact say we get the right to do something no always mean say doing am na the most loving or beneficial choice.

_*15. How elders fit contribute to congregation unity?*_

Answer: By not making rules about personal matters and by basing their counsel on God's Word instead of their own experiences or preferences.

_*Additional Comment:*_
Elders get serious responsibility to care for the congregation. Dem no suppose go beyond wetin Bible talk or turn personal opinions into congregation rules.

When person ask for advice, elders suppose use Scriptural principles and Bible-based direction instead of simply saying:

“Na wetin I for do be this.”

_*PRACTICAL LESSONS*_
Good shepherding allow Christians develop their own Bible-trained conscience while they receive balanced Scriptural guidance.

_*16. How elder fit show respect for decisions wey body of elders make?*_

Answer: By supporting the decision of the body of elders after dem don prayerfully consider Scriptural direction, even if the elder's personal opinion no be the one wey dem finally choose.

_*Additional Comment:*_
Humility dey very important. Elder fit have different viewpoint, but after the body don carefully consider the matter and reach decision, e suppose cooperate with that decision.

E should also avoid using isolated statements from publications to support personal opinion or reading more meaning into direction than wetin actually dey there.

_*PRACTICAL LESSONS*_
Supporting united decisions show humility, respect for theocratic arrangement, and concern for congregation unity.

_*17. How we benefit when we respect other people's decisions?*_

Answer: We contribute to peace and unity, and we help make the congregation a happy and welcoming place.

_*Additional Comment:*_
Our differences fit even make the congregation stronger. People from different backgrounds and with different personalities fit worship together peacefully when dem learn to respect one another.

When we refuse to judge others over personal matters, we reduce unnecessary conflict and strengthen brotherly love.

Psalm 133:1 beautifully show the value of brothers living together in unity.

_*PRACTICAL LESSONS*_
When we respect other people's decisions, we no just dey avoid arguments; we dey actively contribute to peaceful and united congregation.

_*HOW WOULD YOU ANSWER?*_

_*How James 4:12 fit help us respect other people's viewpoints and decisions?*_

Answer: E remind us say Jehovah na the Lawgiver and Judge. So we no get authority to judge or criticize fellow Christians over personal matters wey Jehovah don leave for individual conscience.

_*How Galatians 6:1 fit help us when we disagree with somebody?*_

Answer: E teach us say if person truly take false step, qualified Christians suppose try to readjust the person with mildness.

But first, we need determine whether the matter really concern Bible or whether na simply personal difference.

_*How 1 Corinthians 4:6 and 8:12, 13 fit help us?*_

Answer: 1 Corinthians 4:6 teach us not to go beyond wetin don dey written, while 1 Corinthians 8:12, 13 remind us to consider the spiritual welfare of others.

Together, these principles help us avoid forcing our personal opinions on others and encourage us to make choices wey promote peace.

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