galaaṯya 5 - Nuba, Koalib Ngirere New Testament 1967 (Sudan (KIB1967)

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Navigating the complexities of life can be challenging, especially for young people who are still finding their way. The Bible offers timeless wisdom and guidance that can help shape a fulfilling and purposeful life. Here are some key Biblical tips for young people:

1. Seek Wisdom and Understanding

Proverbs 4:7 – “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.”

The pursuit of wisdom is highly valued in the Bible. Wisdom helps in making informed decisions, understanding the world better, and living a life that is pleasing to God. Young people are encouraged to seek wisdom and understanding, not only through formal education but also through life experiences and learning from others.

2. Honor Your Parents

Ephesians 6:1-3 – “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother’—which is the first commandment with a promise—’so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.'”

Respecting and honoring parents is a fundamental principle in the Bible. It fosters healthy family relationships and sets a foundation for a respectful attitude towards authority and elders.

3. Guard Your Heart

Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

The heart, in Biblical terms, is the center of one’s being, encompassing emotions, desires, and thoughts. Guarding your heart means being mindful of what influences you—your thoughts, feelings, and actions. It involves being cautious about the company you keep, the content you consume, and the activities you engage in.

4. Flee from Temptation

1 Corinthians 10:13 – “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”

Temptations are a part of life, but the Bible reassures that there is always a way to overcome them. Young people are encouraged to recognize their weaknesses, seek God’s strength, and make conscious efforts to avoid situations that might lead to sin.

5. Develop a Prayerful Life

Philippians 4:6 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

Prayer is a powerful tool for maintaining a close relationship with God. It helps in finding peace, gaining strength, and seeking guidance. A prayerful life enables young people to stay connected to their faith and find solace in difficult times.

6. Cultivate Good Friendships

Proverbs 13:20 – “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”

The company you keep significantly influences your character and decisions. The Bible encourages surrounding yourself with wise and good-hearted individuals who uplift and encourage you to grow in faith and virtue.

7. Serve Others

Galatians 5:13 – “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”

Service to others is a core principle in Christianity. It teaches humility, compassion, and selflessness. Young people are encouraged to look beyond their own needs and contribute positively to the lives of others.

Conclusion

The Bible offers invaluable guidance for young people striving to live meaningful and virtuous lives. By seeking wisdom, honoring parents, guarding their hearts, fleeing from temptation, developing a prayerful life, cultivating good friendships, serving others, living with integrity, trusting in God’s plan, and staying humble, young people can navigate the complexities of life with faith and purpose.

aza 5

1 Kwruztu kwumenyji kedi eḏorɔ lizi lir hurr; ṯaŋwu, enjer ŋwara lu teter, ta ere emni eḏi kəkini ki ŋuway-na kwokwony mac.

lazim eḏalla Kwruztuŋw, ya kuruu

2 ta na nyi kweni buuluz, nyi kwecaŋazi ma ŋwa, ma emni eḏuɽuni ta, a Kwruztu ere ofḏani daŋgal-na mac. 3 ŋenyji ŋi ireci kwokwony, lere nyiḏak lemni eḏuɽuni, lazim eḏuŋw inyici kuruu nana tatap. 4 ma alliḏa kuruu rugwori nana eḏi ruzi ŋaŋwuzi lofḏana ta, a limuɽuḏenelu nani gwu Kwruztu, na nani gwu ṯimeca ṯuŋwun ṯeḏi ŋimɽi. 5 ṯəkiza ṯeri kizen eḏafi ṯofḏana ṯəmna ṯi, ṯeṯir nanjelu cugwɔ-cugwɔp, ner orɔ ŋɔḏɽor ŋeḏi Ṯigɽim ṯirlinelu ter. 6 kaka ma nani eḏi Kwruztu-na kweni Yecu ta, eṯi ṯuɽuna ere eni ŋiɽaŋal ŋere mac, ya eḏere uɽuni tɔk mac, lakin ṯəmna ṯiri ṯeṯi ruwezi ṯamɽa lu. 7 a limɔ duŋgwuŋgwaḏa ŋamaŋ, na eya kwiri kwuṯinyineŋazi mindaŋ eḏi zi ere inyici nana ŋirlalu mac? 8 ŋiɽaŋal ŋu ŋimurli ŋaŋwuzi, ŋiti ŋimila nani gwu Allah mac, wornuṯiŋazi. 9 nyuruŋwa nyɔkwɽeny nyeṯi ṯugwuli yila tatap. 10 nyi ŋgwu kwukitaŋazi ki ṯugwor-na eḏi Kweleny-na eḏaruŋw, a liti lirece ŋiɽaŋali ŋir ter yey lu mac, illi ŋinyi; na ŋgwa kweṯurreḏa ŋaŋwuzi-na ŋwafi hukma wuŋwun rac, muŋw kinna orɔ kaka aḏa. 11 lakin lieŋgeri, nyi kweṯandaci lizi eḏuɽuni a? beri ma! mer ta orɔ ŋu, er nyi ŋi ere owɽi yey kinna mac. eŋginyji andaci eḏuɽuni, eŋgir ere ermiḏeḏa ṯaliima nana teḏi ŋwuɽi ŋwuɽmɔḏalu mac. 12 nyi kwaru ŋwu ŋeḏi kla letiŋazi urreḏa-na, ŋofḏana deŋgen eḏuɽudeḏa yaŋna lu yeŋen tuc!

eṯefrinji ṯamɽa ṯalu eḏorɔ kweleny kweḏi hurriya walu

7 Biblical Tips for Young People: A Guide to Living a Meaningful Life

13 lieŋgeri linyi, ner ŋazi ornuṯi eḏi kedini; lakin eṯere efrinji hurriya walu eḏi bii ŋaŋwuzi kaduwa gi keḏi yaŋna yalu mac. eṯi meciḏizi-na ṯamɽa ṯi wuɽe-wuɽeny. 14 kaka eṯi gwu kuruu tatap rataḏi dap ki ŋiɽaŋal-na ŋutuput ŋir ŋu: eṯizamɽi liḏaḏu kaka eṯi gwu amɽi rɔgwɽɔ rɔŋwa. 15 lakin, ma yaḏiḏizina mindaŋ mezere ala rii mac, aŋraḏir mindaŋ mezi ere iri kitay daŋgal-na wuɽe-wuɽeny mac eḏernine.

ṯimulḏa ṯeḏi Ṯigɽim yirlinelu ter

16 lakin nyi kwecaŋazi ma ŋwa, eṯi dirnaṯi eḏi Ṯigɽim-na mindaŋ eḏi zi ere erri ŋir zurum kweḏi rɔgwɽɔ ruɽun mac. 17 kaka ur gwu zurum kweḏi rɔgwɽɔ ruɽun tuwən Ṯigɽim ṯi, na zurum kweḏi Ṯigɽim orɔ ṯuwən rɔgwɽɔ ri ruɽun; kaka eṯir gwu multaḏiza ki riny ki riny eḏi ṯinyini ŋaŋwuzi eḏizerri kaka ŋinaŋnazi rugwor ralu eḏizerri. 18 lakin ma mulɔḏine Ṯigɽim ṯi, a liti linani ki rii-na reḏi kuruu mac. 19 na ŋɔḏɽor ŋeḏi rɔgwɽɔ ruɽun ŋilŋiiḏina derder ŋiri ŋijin tɔk, ŋerṯambal, ŋizarmuṯ, 20 ṯikwocalu teḏi libayil, ŋɔzŋor, ŋuweza, ŋerya, ke ŋiɽany, urezi tugwori, ṯamɽa ṯeḏi rɔgwɽɔ, ṯundenena, ṯoɽmaṯa duŋw ki ŋiɽaŋal-na ŋir ŋəluŋ, 21 ŋurmuḏu, na ṯurlela, na ṯaḏifayina, na ŋiḏaḏu ŋir kaka ṯaŋwu. nyi kwirecaŋazi kaka irecaŋazi gwu kerreny, kla leṯizerri ŋwu, er ere afi ŋoru ŋeḏi ŋeleny ŋeḏi Allah mac. 22 lakin na nyor nyeḏi Ṯigɽim ṯirlinelu ter eni ṯamɽa, ṯinyiŋlana, ŋiɽena, ṯindinyana nana ṯeḏi ṯurfa, ṯimeca ṯi, ŋizana ŋi, ŋirlalu tɔk, 23 ṯejilina ki rɔgwɽɔ, na ŋuma eḏi ŋi miḏa ṯugwori; na kuruu ere nani mac keḏi ŋiɽaŋali ŋir kaka ŋu. 24 na kla lir leḏi Kwruztu kweni Yecu, linderṯa limɔ ṯigreḏa rɔgwɽɔ ruɽun ki ŋwuɽi la ŋwuɽmɔḏalu kaduwa gi keŋen, zurum gi tɔk.

25 mer miiḏi Ṯigɽim ṯi, er ma dirnaṯi tɔk eḏi Ṯigɽim-na. 26 er ma ere amɽi rɔgwɽɔ reri beten mac, er ere apiraḏizi ŋarriny-na wuɽe-wuɽeny mac, er ere kiyaḏizi ŋiɽany wuɽe-wuɽeny tɔk mac.