Mwanza

1489. NGOB’O YAPI IYENE YAMANGA.

Imbuki ya kahayile kenako ihoyelile munhu uyo oli na ngob’o yaki. Umunhu ng’wunuyo wikalaga nago ung’wenda gunuyo bhuli makanza kunguno aliadamanile akatumamile kago, umukikalile kakwe. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wila giki, “ngob’o yapi iyene yamanga.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli nzunya uyo agitaga mihayo ya mugiti umukikalile kakwe kenako. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agagabhinzaga amalagilo ga ng’wa Sebha bho gwita mihayo ya bhubhi kunguno ya guhayiwa bhutungilija umwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Uweyi agadumaga uguyilela chiza ikaya yakwe yiniyo kunguno ya gugayiwa bhutungilija bhunubho ubho guwikalana chiza ubhuzunya bhokwe, umukikalile kakwe kenako.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nuyo ozwalaga ngob’o yapi kunguno nuweyi agitaka mihayo ya mugiti bho gugabhinza amalagilo ga ng’wa Mulungu, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wilaga giki, “ngob’o yapi iyene yamanga.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhazunya higulya ya gubhiza na bhutungulija bho gugikalana chiza amalagilo ga ng’wa Mulungu, kugiki bhadule gujilela chiza ikaya jabho jinijo umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Mathayo 19:16-17.

Yohana 6:54.

Mathayo 6:67-69.

Warumi 6:23.

Tito 1:2.

KISWAHILI: NGUO NYEUSI NI YA MGANGA WA KIENYEJI.

Chanzo cha msemo huo huongelea mtu aliyevaa nguo nyeusi. Mtu huyo, alikuwa nayo nguo hiyo wakati wote kwa sababu ya kutokuelewa vizuri matumizi yake, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu walimwambia kwamba “nguo nyeusi ni ya mganga wa kienyeji.”

Msemo huo, hulinganishwa kwa mkristo yule ambaye hutenda mambo ya gizani katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, huzivunja amri za Mungu kwa kutenda maovu kwa sababu ya kukosa uaminifu wake kwa Mungu, maishani mwake. Yeye hushindwa kuilea vyema familia yake kwa sababu ya kukosa uaminifu wake huo kwa Mungu, katika maisha yake hayo.

Mtu huyo hufanana na yule aliyevaa nguo nyeusi kwa sababu naye hutenda matendo ya gizani kwa kutenda maovu, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu humwambia kwamba, “nguo nyeusi niya mganga wa kienyeji.”

Msemo huo hufundisha wakristo juu ya kuwa na uaminifu wa kuyaishi maagizo ya Mungu, ili waweze kuzilea vyema familia zao, maishani mwao.

Mathayo 19:16-17.

Yohana 6:54.

Mathayo 6:67-69.

Warumi 6:23.

Tito 1:2.

 

ENGLISH: BLACK CLOTHES BELONG TO TRADITIONAL MEDICINE DOCTORS

The origin of this saying refers to a person who wore black clothes all the time. He continued wearing them without understanding their meaning or purpose in his life. Because of this, people told him, “Black clothes belong to traditional medicine doctors.”

This saying is compared to a Christian who does things in the dark in his life. Such a person breaks God’s commandments by doing evil because of a lack of faithfulness to God. As a result, he fails to lead and raise his family well.

That person is like the one who wore black clothes, because he also lives in darkness by practicing evil. That is why people say to him, “Black clothes belong to traditional medicine doctors.”

The saying teaches Christians to be faithful enough to live according to God’s commandments so that they may raise their families well and inherit eternal life.

The Bible reminds us in the Gospel of Matthew 19:16–17 that keeping God’s commandments leads to life.

In the Gospel of John 6:54, Jesus teaches about eternal life through Him.

In the Gospel of Matthew 6:67–69, Peter confesses that Jesus has the words of eternal life.

In the Epistle to the Romans 6:23, we are told that the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life

And in the Epistle to Titus 1:2, we are reminded of the hope of eternal life promised by God, who does not lie.

 

1488. NADINALIMELA ULUNIMAGA HENAHA.

Aho kale olihoyi munhu uyo otumamaga nimo gokwe umuchalo ja Ng’watuma. Umunhu ng’wunuyo olialemile amasemba ulu alitumama unimo gokwe gununo gadulile guntindika ugugumala wangu unimo gunuyo. Hunagwene agabhawila abho bhenhaga limela aha nimo gokwe gunuyo giki, “nadinalimela ulunimaga henaha.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo alina bhutungilija bho gutumama milimo yakwe chiza, umukikalile kakwe kenako. Umunhu ung’wunuyo, agigulambijaga gutumama milimo yakwe bho guyomba bhunhana mpaga oyimala chiza, kunguno ya bhutungilija bhokwe bhunubho umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi agapandikaga sabho ningi noyi aha kaya yakwe yiniyo kunguno ya bhutungilija bhokwe ubho gutumama milimo yakwe mpaka oyimala chiza chiniko, umukikalile kakwe kenako.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nuyo ogutumamaga milimo bho nduhu ilimela mpaka oyimala chiza, kunguno nuweyi agigulambijaga gutumama milimo yakwe bho guyomba bhunhana mpaga oyimala chiza, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene agayombaga giki, “nadinalimela ulunimaga henaha.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na bhutungilija bho gwigulambija gutumama milimo yabho chiza makanza gose, kugiki bhadule gupandika sabho ja gutumamila umukaya jabho jinijo.

Hesabu 27:20.

1Samweli 9:6.

1Samweli 9:22.

Walawi 19:30.

Mithali 11:16.

KISWAHILI: SINA UTANI NIKIWA HAPA.

Hapo zamani alikuwepo mtu aliyefanya kazi yake kwenye kijiji cha Mwatuma. Mtu huyo, alikataa utani wakati wa kufanya kazi yake hiyo kwa sababu huo unaweza huchelewesha kuimaliza kazi yake hiyo. Ndiyo maana aliwaambia wale walioleta utani kwenye kazi yake hiyo kwamba, “sina utani nikiwa hapa.”

Msemo huo hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye na uaminifu wa kufanya kazi zake vizuri, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, hujibidisha kufanya kazi zake kwa kuongea ukweli mpaka anazimaliza vizuri, kwa sababu ya uaminifu wake huo, maishani mwake. Yeye hupata mali nyingi sana katika familia yake hiyo kwa sababu ya uaminifu wake huo wa kufanya kazi zake mpaka anazimaliza vizuri, katika maisha yake.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule aliyefanya kazi zake bila utani mpaka akazimaliza, kwa sababu naye hujibidisha kufanya kazi zake kwa kusema ukweli mpaka anazimaliza vizuri, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana huwaambia watu kwamba, “sina utani nikiwa hapa.”

Msemo huo hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na uaminifu wa kujibidisha kuyatekeleza majukumu yao vizuri, ili waweze kupata mali za kutumia katika familia zao, maishani mwake.

Hesabu 27:20.

1Samweli 9:6.

1Samweli 9:22.

Walawi 19:30.

Mithali 11:16.

 

ENGLISH: I AM NOT JOKING HERE.

Once upon a time, there was a man who worked in the village of Mwatuma. This man refused to joke while doing his work because he believed joking would delay the completion of his tasks. Whenever people came to his workplace making jokes, he would say to them, “I am not joking here.”

This saying refers to a person who is serious and honest in his work. Such a person strives to do his work faithfully and speaks the truth until he completes it well. Because of his honesty and dedication, he succeeds and provides well for his family.

That person resembles the man who refused to joke while working until he finished his task. In the same way, he remains focused and truthful until his work is completed successfully. That is why he confidently says, “I am not joking here.”

This saying teaches people the importance of seriousness, honesty, and hard work in fulfilling their responsibilities so that they may prosper and support their families throughout their lives.

The lesson of this saying is supported by Scripture:

In Book of Numbers 27:20, responsibility and honor are given to a faithful leader.

In First Book of Samuel 9:6 and 9:22, we see respect for truth and proper conduct.

In Book of Leviticus 19:30, people are called to reverence and seriousness in holy matters.

In Book of Proverbs 11:16, we learn that honorable and diligent behavior brings reward.

 

 

1487. B’ALALAPU.

Bhalihoyi bhanhu abho bhatumama milimo yabho umchalo ja Gabale. Abhanhu bhenabho bhandyaga dihu uguitumama imilimo yiniyo mpaka lyagalibhila ilimi kunguno bhahayaga bhaimale wangu imilimo yabho yiniyo. Abhoyi bhalalaga bhanogile noyi kunguno ya gutumama milimo bho likanza lilihu chiniko, umukikalile kabho kenako. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagabhitanaga giki “b’alalapu.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa ku bhanhu abho bhagatumamaga milimo bho nduhu uguisatwa imimili yabho yiniyo, umukikalile kabho kenako. Abhanhu bhagatumamaga milimo midamu iyo ijikililile nguzu jabho guti gubhucha miligo midito kunguno ya gukija guisatwa imimili yabho yiniyo umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho. Abhoyi bhagikalaga bhusata bhuli makanza kunguno ya gukija guidilila chiza imimili yabho yiniyo, umukikalile kabho kenako.

Abhanhu bhenabho, bhagikolaga nabho bhatumamaga milimo gwingila diyu mpaka lyagagwa ilimi, kunguno nabhoyi bhagabhuchaga miligo midito mpaga yayusata imimili yabho yiniyo, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagabhitanaga giki, “b’alalapu.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na uwitegeleja bho guidilila chiza imimili yabho bho gutumama milimo iyo ilinganilile ni nguzu jabho, kugiki bhadule guyilanhana chiza imimili yabho yiniyo, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Walawi 14:21.

1Wathesalonike 5:6.

2Timotheo 4:5.

1Petro 1:13.

KISWAHILI: WALALA HOI.

Walikuwepo watu waliokuwa wakifanya kazi katika kijiji cha Gabale. Watu hao walifanya kazi hiyo kuanzia asubuhi hadi jioni kwa sababu ya kutaka kuimaliza mapema kazi yao hiyo. Wao walilala wakiwa wamechoka sana kwa sababu ya kufanya kazi mpaka kupitiliza, katika maisha yao hayo. Ndiyo maana watu waliwaita jina la “walala hoi.”

Msemo huo hulinganishwa kwa watu wale ambao hufanya kazi bila ya kuihurumia miili yao, katika maisha yao. Watu hao hufanya kazi nzito kupita uwezo wao kama vile kubeba mizigo mizito zaidi ya nguvu zao kwa sababu ya kukosa umakini huo wa kuihurumia vizuri miili yao hiyo, maishani mwao. Wao huugua mara kwa mara kwa sababu ya kubeba mizigo hiyo mizito kupita uwezo wa nguvu zao hizo, katika maisha yao.

Watu hao, hufanana na wale waliofanya kazi kuanzia asubuhi hadi jioni mpaka wakachoka sana, kwa sababu nao hubeba mizigo mizito mpaka wanaiumiza miili yao hiyo, maishani mwao. Ndiyo maana watu huwaita jina la “walala hoi.”

Msemo huo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na umakini wa kuijali vizuri miili yao kwa kufanya kazi kulingana na uwezo wao bila ya kujiumiza, ili waweze kuzitunza vizuri afya zao hizo, maishani mwao.

Walawi 14:21.

1Wathesalonike 5:6.

2Timotheo 4:5.

1Petro 1:13.

 

ENGLISH: EXHAUSTED SLEEPERS

There were people working in the village of Gabale. They worked from morning until evening because they wanted to finish their work early. As a result, they became extremely tired and slept in complete exhaustion. That is why people called them “exhausted sleepers.”

This saying is compared to people who work without caring for their bodies. They do heavy work beyond their strength, such as carrying loads that are too heavy for them, because they do not pay attention to taking proper care of themselves. As a result, they often become sick due to overworking and straining their bodies.

These people are like those who worked from morning to evening until they were completely worn out. In the same way, they burden themselves until they damage their health. That is why they are called “exhausted sleepers.”

This saying teaches us to be careful and to take good care of our bodies. We should work according to our ability without harming ourselves, so that we may maintain good health throughout our lives.

The Bible also teaches us to live wisely and with self-control. In the Book of Leviticus 14:21, we see that God considers human ability and limitations.

First Epistle to the Thessalonians 5:6, we are encouraged to be alert and self-controlled.

In Second Epistle to Timothy 4:5, we are told to endure hardships wisely. And in First Epistle of Peter 1:13, we are instructed to prepare our minds and exercise self-discipline.

Therefore, let us work hard, but also wisely, remembering that our bodies are valuable and should be cared for properly.

 

 

 

 

 

1486. NAMILINGA OSALANG’HANA.

Akahayile kenako kahoyelile munhu uyo agamilinga ng’wiye kunimo gokwe uyo agalema. Umunhu ng’wunuyo agamilinga ung’wiye ng’wunuyo, gung’wambilija gulima ngunda gokwe kunguno goligutale noyi. Uweyi agalima weyi duhu ukungunda gokwe gunuyo kunguno uyo agamilinga gwiza gung’wambilija agalema. Hunagwene aho bhamuja abhiye ung’winikili ngunda agayomba giki, “namilinga osalang’hana.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo adina bhumo bho gulungana na bhiye umukikalile kakwe kenako. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikalaga bhung’wene bho nduhu ugwiyambilija na bhiye ugutumama imilimo yakwe yiniyo, kunguno ya gugayiwa bhumo bhokwe bhunubho ubho gwiyambilija gutumama milimo nabhiye bhenabho, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Uweyi agadumaga uguyilela chiza ikaya yakwe yiniyo, kunguno ya nhungwa jakwe jinijo ija gugayiwa bhumo nabhiye bhunubho, umukikalile kakwe kenako.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nuyo agabhilingwa gujung’wambilija ng’wiye gujulima ngunda ulema, kunguno nuweyi adina bhumo ubho gwiyambilija nabhiye ugutumama imilimo, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wilaga giki, “namilinga osalang’hana.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na bhumo bho gwiyambilija gutumama milimo yabho chiza, kugiki bhadule gujibheja chiza ikaya jabho umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Mathayo 22:1-3.

2Petro 1:3.

Waefeso 5:9.

Mathayo 21:28-31.

KISWAHILI: NIMEMWALIKA AKAKATAA.

Msemo huo huongelea mtu aliyemwalika mwenzake kumsaidia kwenye kazi yake akakataa. Mtu huyo, alimwalika mwenzake huyo kwenda kumsaidia kulima shamba lake kwa sababu lilikuwa kubwa sana. Yeye alilima yeye tu kwenye shamba lake hilo kwa sababu yule aliyemwalika kuja kumsaidia alikataa. Ndiyo maana watu walimuuliza juu ya yule aliyekataa alisema kwamba, “nimemwalika akakataa.”

Msemo huo, hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye hana ushirikiano wa kusaidiana na wenzake katika kuyatekeleza majukumu yake, maishani mwake. Mtu huyo huishi peke yake bila ya kusaidiana na wenzake wanaomwalika kuwasaidia kufanya kazi zao, kwa sababu ya kukosa ushirikiano wake na wenzake, katika maisha yake. Yeye hushindwa kuilea vyema familia yake hiyo, kwa sababu ya kukosa ushirikiano wake na wenzake katika utekelezaji wa majukumu yao hayo, maishani mwake.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule aliyekataa mwaliko wa kumsaidia mwenzake kulima shamba lake, kwa sababu naye hana ushirikiano wa kusaidiana kufanya kazi na wenzake, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu husema juu yake kwamba, “nimemwalika akakataa.”

Msemo huo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na ushirikiano wa kusaidiana kufanya kazi na wenzao vizuri, ili waweze kuzilea vyema familia zao, maishani mwao.

Mathayo 22:1-3.

2Petro 1:3.

Waefeso 5:9.

Mathayo 21:28-31.

 

ENGLISH: I INVITED HIM, BUT HE REFUSED.

This saying refers to a person who invited his colleague to help him with his work, but the colleague refused. He invited him to help cultivate his field because it was too large for one person. As a result, he cultivated the field alone since the one he invited refused to help. When people asked him about his colleague, he replied, “I invited him, but he refused.”

This saying is compared to a person who does not cooperate with his colleagues in carrying out his responsibilities in life. Such a person lives and works alone, refusing to join others when they invite him to help with their work. Because of his lack of cooperation, he struggles to fulfill his responsibilities and may even fail to raise his family well.

This person is like the one who refused to help cultivate his colleague’s field. He does not work together with others in his daily life. That is why people say about him, “I invited him, but he refused.”

This saying teaches an importance of partnership and cooperation. People should help one another in their work so that they can fulfill their responsibilities and build strong families in their lives.

Matthew 22:1–3.

2 Peter 1:3.

Ephesians 5:9.

Matthew 21:28–31.

 

 

 

1485. NATUULE MUMHINDA.

Olihoyi munhu uyo otulaga ginhu munfuko gokwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, oyelaga na mfugo gokwe uyo ogutumilaga bho gutuula moyi ginhu ijo ujitogagwa kunguno ya kujilanhana chiza. Uweyi akajikwija noyi umunfugo gokwe gunuyo. Hunagwene oyombaga giki, “natuule mumhinda.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo alina bhutungilija bho gutuula mihayo ya wiza umunholo yakwe, umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo agayituulaga imihayo iyawiza yiniyo umunholo yakwe bho gulidimila chiza ililange ilyawiza mpaga uyikala chiza nabhiye kunguno ya bhutungulija bhokwe bhunubho umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi agayilelaga chiza ikaya yakwe kunguno ya bhutungilija bhokwe bhunubho ubho guyituula munholo yakwe imihayo iyawiza yiniyo, umukikalile kakwe.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo agikolaga nuyo otuulaga mumhinda yakwe ginhu ijo ojitogagwa, kunguno nuweyi agayituulaga munholo yakwe imihayo ya wiza mpaga oyilela chiza ikaya yakwe, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene agayombaga giki, “natuule mumhinda.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na bhutungilija bho gulikalana chiza ililange ilyawiza kugiki bhadule gujilela chiza ikaya yabho jinijo, umuwikaji bhobho.

Waefeso 1:18.

Waefeso 3:17.

Wakolosai 3:12.

Mwanzo 12:1-4.

KISWAHILI: NIWEKE MFUKONI.

Alikuwepo mtu aliyekuwa akiweka kitu kwenye mfuko wake. Mtu huyo, alikuwa nao huo mfuko kokote alikokwenda huku akiendelea kuweka ndani yake kitu alichopenda kwa sababu ya kutoka kuvitunza vizuri. Yeye alikusanya vitu vingi kwenye mfuko wake huo. Ndiyo maana alisema kwamba, “naweka mfukoni.”

Msemo huo hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye ana uaminifu wa kuyaweka moyoni mwake maneno mazuri, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo huyaweka maneno hayo, kwa kuyaishi vizuri malezi mema anayopewa na walezi wake mpaka akaishi vizuri na wenzake kwa sababu ya uaminifu wake huo, maishani mwake. Yeye huilea vyema familia yake kwa sababu ya uaminifu wake huo wa kuyaishi vyema malezi mema aliyepewa na walezi wake, katika maisha yake hayo.

Mtu huyo hufanana na yule aliyeweka kwenye mfuko wake vitu alivyovipenda, kwa sababu naye huyaweka moyoni mwake maneno mazuri mpaka anafanikiwa kuilea vyema familia yake, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana husema kwamba, “niweke mfukoni.”

Msemo huo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na uaminifu wa kuyaishi vyema malezi mema waliyopewa ili waweze kuzilea vyema familia zao hizo, maishani mwao.

Waefeso 1:18.

Waefeso 3:17.

Wakolosai 3:12.

Mwanzo 12:1-4.

 

ENGLISH: I PUT IT IN MY POCKET

There was once a man who liked to keep valuable things in his pocket. Wherever he went, he carried that pocket with him. Whenever he found something good and useful, he carefully placed it inside. Because he treasured what he collected, his pocket became full of meaningful things. That is why he would say, “I put it in my pocket.”

This saying is compared to a person who keeps good words and teachings in his heart. Just as the man treasured what he placed in his pocket, a wise person treasures the good upbringing and guidance he has received from his parents and guardians. He does not throw those teachings away. Instead, he keeps them safely in his heart and lives by them.

The Bible teaches us about keeping good things in our hearts.

In Ephesians 1:18, Paul prays that the eyes of our hearts may be enlightened so that we may know the hope to which God has called us. This shows that the heart is a place where God’s truth and light must be kept.

In Ephesians 3:17, we are taught that Christ should dwell in our hearts through faith. When Christ lives in our hearts, we guard His word like a treasure in a pocket.

In Colossians 3:12, believers are encouraged to clothe themselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. These virtues are like precious items we intentionally place in our “pocket.” They shape how we live with others and how we raise our families.

We also see an example in Genesis 12:1–4, where Abraham obeyed God’s call. He carried God’s promise in his heart and acted faithfully upon it. Because he kept God’s word within him, he became a blessing to his family and future generations.

Therefore, the saying “I put it in my pocket” teaches us to be faithful and honest in keeping good teachings in our hearts. When we treasure wise instruction, live by it, and practice it daily, we succeed in building strong families and living peacefully with others.

Just as the man carefully stored what he valued in his pocket, we too must carefully store God’s word and good upbringing in our hearts, so that our lives may bear good fruit.