We called a brother who came and took us to his home and then to the congregation meeting. 	 Ne telefoni atu matou ki se taina telā ne vau o puke matou ki tena fale mo te fakatasiga.


Of course, this takes time. 	 E tonu, e uke a taimi e manakogina i konei.


Shall I give my firstborn son for my revolt, the fruitage of my belly for the sin of my soul?” 	 E a, e ‵tau o ofo atu ne au taku toekimua, ke ‵togi ki ei aku agasala?”


We can, therefore, have full confidence in the Bible’s value. 	 Tela la, e mafai ne tatou o tali‵tonu katoatoa ki te aogā o te Tusi Tapu.


Of course, the Bible does not deal with every problem in detail. 	 E tonu, e se faipati te Tusi Tapu ki tamā fakalavelave katoa.


New Member of Governing Body (M. Sanderson), 7/15 	 Se Sui Fou o te Potukau Pule (M. Sanderson), 7/15


11 Like Jacob, we do not know all the details of the outworking of Jehovah’s purpose. 	 11 E pelā mo Iakopo, e se iloa ne tatou a fakamatalaga katoa e uiga ki te fakataunuga o te fuafuaga a Ieova.


The closer we can come to reflecting Jehovah’s view, the more we will be a force for peace and unity. 	 Ko te lasi o te fakaasi atu ne tatou a te kilokiloga a Ieova, ko te lasi foki o ‵tou fakamalosiga ke maua te filemu mo te fealofani.


Things important to God have become important to him. 	 A mea kolā e tāua ki te Atua ko tāua nei ki a ia.


Yet, Jehovah sees people as individuals. 	 Kae e kilo eiloa a Ieova ki tino taki tokotasi.


Is that true? 	 E mata, e tonu te manatu tenā?


During those 70 years, it became a place of wild vegetation, of parched areas, the habitation of jackals. 	 I te 70 tausaga konā, ne fai i ei pelā me se vaopupu telā e malō tena laukele, se koga e ‵nofo i ei a manu ko tiakolo.


He was the first human to be resurrected to immortal spirit life and the last one to be so resurrected by Jehovah personally.—Col. 1:18. 	 Ko ia te tino muamua ke fakatu aka ki te ola i te feitu faka-te-agaga telā e se toe mafai o mate kae ko te tino fakaoti foki eiloa ke fakatu aka ne Ieova.—Kolose 1:18.


Who are the angels? 	 Ko oi a agelu?


We all felt that I should return to Myanmar, but it took some time and many prayers before I reached my final decision.” 	 Ne mafau‵fau katoa matou me e ‵tau o foki atu au ki Myanmar, kae e manakogina se taimi mo ‵talo e uke a koi tuai o fai taku toe fakaikuga.”


That, in turn, will enable us to endure trials of faith as we focus on our Christian hope with an “assured expectation.” 	 Mai te faiga tenā, ka mafai ei ne tatou o kufaki i mea faiga‵ta o te fakatuanaki i te taimi e ‵saga tonu atu kae “tali‵tonu mo te mautinoa” ki te ‵tou fakamoemoega faka-Kelisiano.


If God is loving and all-powerful, why does he not do something to end suffering? 	 Kafai a te Atua e alofa kae malosi katoatoa, kaia la e se fakagata ei ne ia a ‵logo‵maega?


For instance, he experienced “frequent cases of sickness” because of stomach trouble. 	 E pelā mo tena “masaki sāle” i te ‵mae o tena tinae.


Yet, Jesus promised that he would give them a spiritual family to love them and care for them. 	 Kae ne tauto mai a Iesu me ka tuku atu ne ia ki vaegā tino penā a kāiga faka-te-agaga kolā ka a‵lofa kae atafai atu ki a latou.


They also searched the Scriptures for guidance. 	 Ne suke‵suke foki latou ki te Tusi Tapu ke maua ei se takitakiga.


(John 11:24) Did the teachings of Jesus and the inspired writings of his disciples change this hope? 	 (Ioane 11:24) E mata, ne ‵fuli a te fakamoemoega tenei ne akoakoga a Iesu mo mea kolā ne fakaosofia ke tusi ne ana soko?


13 In September 2009, over 80 percent of Manila, Philippines, was flooded by torrential rains. 	 13 I a Setema 2009, e silia atu mo te 80 pasene o kogā koga o Manila, i Filipaina ne lofia.


Interested people too have shown appreciation for what Stephanie is teaching them by going to her home to receive their Bible instruction. 	 Ne fakaasi atu foki ne nisi tino a te loto fakafetai mō mea kolā e akoako atu ne Stephanie ki a latou mai te olo atu ki tena fale ke maua ne latou ne fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu.


For as often as you eat this loaf and drink this cup, you keep proclaiming the death of the Lord, until he arrives.”—1 Corinthians 11:23-26. 	 Me ko te otou ‵kai sāle ki te falaoa tenei kae inu ki te ipu, e folafola atu ei ne koutou te mate o te Aliki ke oko ki tena oko mai.”—1 Kolinito 11:23-26.


Christians around you right now are doing so. 	 Konā foki a faiga a Kelisiano i ou tafa i aso nei.


“There are always difficult situations that can be solved with a little dishonesty.”—Samantha, South Africa. 	 “E isi faeloa ne tulaga faiga‵ta kolā e mafai o faka‵lei aka ne se tamā sē fakamaoni.”—Samantha, Afelika ki Saute.


Their Scriptural knowledge about the condition of the dead gradually cushioned their grief. 	 Kae ne fakafeoloolo malielie aka ne te la iloa mai te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te tulaga o tino ‵mate a te la fanoa‵noa.


Effective September 1, 2012, Mark Sanderson began to serve in that capacity. 	 Ne kamata i a Setema 1, 2012, o galue a Mark Sanderson i te tulaga tenā.


ENCAMPED on the Plains of Moab in 1473 B.C.E., the Israelites must be thrilled to hear these words: “Get provisions ready for yourselves, because three days from now you are crossing this Jordan to go in and take possession of the land that Jehovah your God is giving you to take possession of it.” 	 I TE 1473 T.L.M. i te ‵nofoatuga a te kau Isalaelu i te koga laugatasi o Moapi, kāti ne fia‵fia malosi latou i te faiatuga o pati konei: “Fakatoka ne meakai ma koutou, me i a koutou ka ma‵laga atu i aso e tolu ki te suā feitu o te Vaitafe o Iolitana o puke te fenua telā ka tuku atu ne te Aliki te otou Atua mō koutou.”


Life makes so many demands on our time and attention that we may push to the back of our minds the seemingly distant prospect of death. 	 E uke ‵ki a taimi e manakogina ke ‵saga atu tatou o fai a mea i te olaga ko mafai ei o mafau‵fau tatou i te mate kāti koi ‵mao eiloa.


The apostle John was privileged to see the reason for this restraint in a revelation given to him by Jesus. 	 Ne taulia eiloa a te apositolo ko Ioane ke lavea ne ia te pogai o te taofiga tenei e auala i se fakaasiga ne tuku atu ne Iesu.


Therefore, “her face became self-concerned no more.” 	 Tela la, “ko se fanoanoa foki” tou fafine.


“The Rock, perfect is his activity.”—DEUTERONOMY 32:4. 	 “Te otou ‵Puiga malosi [Papa], e tonu kae amiotonu i ana auala katoa.”—TEUTELONOME 32:4.


• What is the goal behind our praying for and seeking to strengthen our brothers and sisters? 	 7, 8. Se a te mea telā e aofia sāle i ‵tou ‵talo totino mo ‵talo kolā e fai ne te fakapotopotoga?


How should we view those who have grown spiritually weak? 	 E ‵tau o pefea ‵tou kilokiloga ki tino kolā ko oti ne vāi‵vāi i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


The Bible assures us that Jehovah* did not create the earth “simply for nothing.” 	 E fakatalitonu mai te Tusi Tapu ki a tatou me ne seki faite ne Ieova* a te lalolagi ke fai mo “koga se aoga.”


24 For Young People—A Lesson in God’s Mercy 	 E Tasi te Lafu Mamoe, mo te Tausi Mamoe e Tokotasi


(Ecclesiastes 9:11) But Satan is eager to use any means at his disposal to break our integrity. 	 (Failauga 9:11) Kae e loto finafinau a Satani o fakaaogā so se auala i tena malosi ke fakamasei ei ‵tou fakamaoni.


Each year on Atonement Day, the high priest approached the altar in the temple courtyard and offered up a bull to atone for the sins of the priests. 	 I tausaga takitasi i te Aso o te Faka‵maga, ne fanatu eiloa te faitaulaga sili ki te fatafaitaulaga i te koga ateatea kae ne ofo atu te pulumakau tagata ke fakamagalo ei a agasala a te kau faitaulaga.


[Picture on page 24] Moses’ discourses make up the main part of Deuteronomy [Picture on page 26] 	 A te toe mataupu, e aofia i ei te tala e uiga ki te mate o Mose, kāti ne tusi ne Iosua io me ko te Faitaulaga Sili ko Eliesa.


Earnestly encourage inactive ones to respond again to “the glorious good news of the happy God,” Jehovah.—1 Tim. 1:11. 	 Ke fakamalosi atu mo te loto finafinau ki tino ‵mate faka-te-agaga ke toe ‵saga atu ki “te Tala ‵Lei o te ‵malu o te Atua” fiafia, ko Ieova.—1 Timoteo 1:11.


God’s Kingdom will solve all the problems that afflict mankind, even eliminating sickness and death. 	 Ka faka‵lei ne te Malo o te Atua a fakalavelave katoa o tino, kae fakaseai foki ei a masaki mo te mate.


His loving manner was well-known, and the brothers gave him the descriptive name “Barnabas”—“Son of Comfort.” 	 Ne lauiloa a ia ona ko ana uiga a‵lofa kae ne fakaigoa ei a ia ne taina ki a “Panapa”—“Tama o Fakamafanafanaga.”


But by keeping the Abrahamic covenant in force toward fleshly Israel until 36 C.E., Jehovah extended the period of special favor to the Jews on the basis of their being descendants of Abraham. 	 Kae ko te fakatumauga o te feagaiga ne fai ki a Apelaamo ki tino Isalaelu faka-te-foitino ke oko ki te 36 T.A., ne fakaloa atu ei ne Ieova se vaitaimi fakapito penā ki te kau Iutaia kolā ne o‵mai mai te gafa o Apelaamo.


16 A Witness calling back on interested people met the son of a woman who had previously shown interest and explained that he was concerned about how the neighbors were doing after the recent tragedy. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne tou tagata me ne manavase a ia e uiga ki ana tuakoi mai tua o te fakalavelave fakamuli nei.


Parents, Children—Communicate With Love 	 Mātua, Tamaliki —Ke Fesokotaki I Te Alofa


What about you? 	 E a koe na?


How did Jesus illustrate Jehovah’s love for His people? 	 Ne fakatusa pefea ne Iesu a te alofa o Ieova mō Ana tino?


Rather, cultivating the ability to ‘use wisdom to succeed’ is advantageous. 	 I lō te fai penā, se mea ‵lei “mafai ko leva ne fai au fuafuaga.”


Furthermore, we should not let a “rotten saying” come out of our mouth. 	 E se gata i ei, e se ‵tau o talia ne tatou a ‘pati fakalogo‵mae’ ke ‵to mai i ‵tou gutu.


How many recall and strive to apply his superlative teaching as found in the Sermon on the Mount? 	 E tokofia a tino e masaua kae taumafai o fakagalue aka ne latou ana akoakoga tafasili i te fakaofoofogia kolā e maua i tena Lauga i te Mauga?


▪ “All religions are paths leading to God.” 	 ▪ “A lotu katoa ne auala kolā e takitaki atu ei a tino ki te Atua.”


While we were working a black territory, we sometimes inadvertently knocked at a door of a white family. 	 E tiga eiloa ne ga‵lue matou i te koga talai o tino uli, i nisi taimi ne tukituki ‵se atu matou ki se mataloa o se kāiga ‵kena.


This gross misuse of free will resulted in millenniums of suffering and pain for Adam’s descendants. 	 Ne iku atu a te fakaaoga ‵se o te saolotoga tenei ki logo‵maega mo puapuaga ki fanau a Atamu i te fia afe o tausaga.


(Genesis 6:5; Deuteronomy 32:4, 5; John 15:19; James 1:14, 15) Jehovah is the source of “every good gift and every perfect present.” 	 (Kenese 6:5; Teutelonome 32:4, 5; Ioane 15:19; Iakopo 1:14, 15) A Ieova ko te māfuaga o “mea ‵lei katoa kola e maua fua mo meaalofa katoatoa takitasi.”


Satan is waging war with the remnant of anointed ones, “who observe the commandments of God and have the work of bearing witness to Jesus.” 	 E taua tonu atu eiloa a Satani ki te toega o te kau fakaekegina “kolā e faka‵logo ki fakatonuga a te Atua, kae fakamaoni foki ki te mea tonu e fakaasi mai ne Iesu.”


“But early in our decision-making process, we discussed the example of Abraham and Sarah. 	 “Kae i te kamataga o mafau‵fau māua ke olo atu ki se isi koga, ne sau‵tala eiloa māua ki te fakaakoakoga a Apelaamo mo Sala.


“We Have Found the Messiah”! 	 “Ko Oti ne Maua ne Matou te Mesia”!


(John 14:6) He also says: “The Father will give you anything you ask him in my name.” 	 (Ioane 14:6) E fai mai foki a ia: “Ko te mea ke tuku atu ne te Tamana so se mea telā e fakatagi atu ei koutou i toku igoa.”


21. (a) What exhortation was Paul inspired to write? (b) According to James 1:25, how can we be truly happy? 21 In writing to fellow Christians, Paul concludes the list of warnings with the exhortation: “Now these things went on befalling them as examples, and they were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have arrived. 	 21 I te taimi ne tusi atu ei a Paulo ki ana taina Kelisiano, ne fakaoti ne ia te fakasologa e uiga ki mea kolā e ‵tau o fakaeteete latou i ei ki pati fakama‵losi loto konei: “Ne ‵tupu katoa a mea konei ki a latou ke fai mo akoakoga ki nisi tino, kae ne tusi ki lalo ke fai foki mo akoakoga ki a tatou. I te mea a tatou nei e ola i te taimi ko pili o oko mai te gataga.


What bearing does desire have on what we do in the congregation? 	 E pokotia pefea ‵tou mea e fai i loto i te fakapotopotoga ona ko manakoga o te tino?


30 Teach Your Children—Gehazi Was Ruined by Greed 	 Fakalogo ki te Atua ke Maua a Mea Aoga Mai i Ana Tautoga


• How can you remain loyal to Jehovah even when alone? 	 • E mafai pefea o fakatumau ne koe te alofa fakamaoni ki a Ieova ke oko foki eiloa ki taimi e nofo tokotasi ei koe?


Joy of Leading a Simple Life, May 	 Te Fiafia Mai te Ola i se Olaga Faigofie, Me


She says: “Sometimes it is challenging to adapt, but despite my limited abilities, I feel so useful in the congregation. 	 Ana muna: “I nisi taimi e faigata ke fakamasani au ki te koga fou, kae e tiga eiloa te sē uke o mea e mafai ne au o fai, ne lavea ne au te lasi o toku fesoasoani ki te fakapotopotoga.


“They will certainly build houses and have occupancy; and they will certainly plant vineyards and eat their fruitage. 	 “A tino ka faite olotou fale ko nofo ei i ei - ka se toe fakaaoga eiloa ne nisi tino fakaa‵tea.


WEEK OF JULY 25-31, 2016 	 TE VAIASO I A IULAI 25-31, 2016


9 History demonstrated the truth of Jehovah’s warning. 	 9 Ne fakaasi mai ne tala mua a te ‵tonu o pati a Ieova.


What Bible examples can help us understand how we should react when the words or deeds of others hurt us? 	 Ne a fakaakoakoga i te Tusi Tapu e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke malama‵lama i te auala e ‵tau o ‵saga atu tatou ki pati io me ko faifaiga a nisi tino kolā e fakalogo‵mae mai?


And he could not escape the consequences of his mistakes. 	 Ne seki mafai foki ne ia o fakaseke mai i ikuga o ana mea ‵se ne fai.


Then they will be loved by men but most of all by Jehovah, our heavenly Father. 	 Ka alofagina latou ne tino kae maise a Ieova, te ‵tou Tamana i te lagi.


However, the word used in the original text definitely means a cubit, which was about 18 inches [45 cm] in length. 	 Kae, ko te pati telā ne fakaaogā i te ‵gana tonu e fakauiga ki te loa telā e 18 inisi.


He even removed his grandmother Maacah from the position of “queen mother, because she had made an obscene idol.” (1 Ki. 15:11-13) Furthermore, Asa urged his people “to search for Jehovah . . . and to observe the Law and the commandment.” 	 Ne tapale foki ne ia a tena tupuna fafine ko Maaka mai i te tofi e pelā me ko te “tupu fafine me ne faite ne ia se fakatusa o te atua fafine ko Asaila.” (1 Tupu 15:11-13) E se gata i ei, ne fakamalosi atu a Asa ki ana tino “ke ‵sala ki a Ieova . . . kae ke faka‵logo ki te Tulafono mo fakatonuga.”


Despite our sinful state, how can we glorify Jehovah? 	 Faitalia te ‵tou tulaga agasala, e mafai pefea o faka‵malu atu tatou ki a Ieova?


In the following article, we will examine each piece of spiritual armor. 	 I te suā mataupu ka sau‵tala tatou ki meatau faka-te-agaga takitasi konei.


“Go on bringing them up in the discipline and mental-regulating of Jehovah.”—EPHESIANS 6:4. 	 “Ke puti ake i te olaga ‵lei mo akoakoga faka-Kelisiano.”—EFESO 6:4.


It would have been unthinkable on his part to profit from his God-appointed office. 	 Ne seki manako lele a ia ke maua sena manuia mai te galuega telā ne tuku atu ne te Atua ke fai ne ia.


The invaders are referred to as “a people numerous and mighty” and as “powerful men.” 	 E fakasino atu ki manu konā e pelā me se “kautau lasi” kae pelā foki me ne “tino tau.”


(John 1:1, 2) Since Jehovah had no beginning, the Word’s being with God from “the beginning” must refer to the start of God’s creative works. 	 (Ioane 1:1, 2, NW) Me seki ai se kamataga o Ieova, a te ‵nofo fakatasi o te Muna mo te Atua mai “te kamataga” e fakauiga pelā me ko te taimi ne kamata ei o faite ne te Atua a mea.


Finally, he died for all mankind on a torture stake. 	 Fakamuli loa, ne mate a ia mō tino katoa i luga i te sataulo.


Like Melchizedek, Jesus serves not only as High Priest but also as King, one who will never die.—Hebrews 7:11-21. 	 E pelā mo Mekisateko, e tavini atu eiloa a Iesu e pelā me ko te Faitaulaga Pule, penā foki loa mo te Tupu, telā ka se toe mate.—Epelu 7:11-21.


We would never want to allow the pressures of life to crowd out time for those who mean the most to us. 	 E sē talia lele ne tatou a mea faiga‵ta o te olaga ke ave ne ia kea‵tea a ‵tou taimi kolā e ‵tau o fakaaoga ki tino kolā e a‵lofa malosi tatou ki ei.


We read in Isaiah’s prophecy: “He is giving to the tired one power; and to the one without dynamic energy he makes full might abound. . . . 	 E fai‵tau tatou penei i te valoaga a Isaia: “E fakamalosi ne ia a latou kola ko vaivai kae fi‵ta. . . . .


Still, each had the potential for causing lasting emotional and spiritual injury to those involved. 	 Kae e pokotia masei eiloa a latou kolā ne aofia i ei i te feitu tau lagonaga mo te feitu faka-te-agaga.


[Picture on page 28] Can you identify the six components of our suit of spiritual armor? 	 “Ne ‵kilo ifo a tama‵liki a [te Atua tonu] i te ‵gali o tamāfine”


Indeed, Jehovah’s loyal love for his servants is constant. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e tumau faeloa te alofa fakamaoni o Ieova ki ana tavini.


(Mark 12:30) “Despite pressure from my family to seek financial success, I endeavored to put God’s purpose first,” she says. 	 (Maleko 12:30) “Faitalia a fakamalosiga mai kāiga ke ‵sala atu ki se galuega ‵togi ‵lei, ne taumafai eiloa au o fakamuamua te loto o te Atua,” ko ana pati.


17 The finest way to show mercy to those outside the Christian congregation is to share Bible truth with them. 	 17 A te ‵toe auala ‵lei ke fakaasi atu a te alofa ‵nau ki tino mai tua o te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano ko te fakaasi atu ki a latou a muna‵tonu mai te Tusi Tapu.


11 Another important step in resisting peer pressure is preparation. 	 11 A te suā mea tāua e ‵tau o fai ke ‵teke atu ei ki fakamalosiga a taugasoa ko te fakatokatoka faka‵lei ki ei.


After all, we live in a morally depraved world that pressures us to accept its corrupt standards. 	 Kae e ‵nofo atu eiloa tatou i se lalolagi e ‵fonu i amioga ma‵sei telā e fakamalosi mai ki a tatou ke talia ana faifaiga ma‵sei.


An hour later, he called again, mentioning that they had not yet met, and he suggested that they resolve the issues together. 	 I se itula mai tua ifo, ne toe telefoni atu a ia, kae fai atu me ne seki fetaui aka eiloa lāua, kae e mata, e mafai o faka‵lei fakatasi aka ne lāua a te fakalavelave.


In the 1940’s, the Nazis had sent him to a concentration camp, and a few years later, Communists in the USSR had sent Eduard into exile. 	 I tausaga talu mai te 1940 o vau ki mua, ne avatu ne te kau Nasi a tou tagata ki se falepuipui lasi, kae i nāi tausaga mai tua ifo, ne toe avatu fakapagota ne te malo kominisi i te USSR a Eduard ki te suā fenua.


Even before Jesus came to earth as a human—when he was a mighty spirit person in heaven—the Bible says that his “fulness of delight was with the sons of men.” 	 A koi tuai o vau a Iesu ki te lalolagi—i te taimi koi fai ei a ia e pelā me se tino faka-te-agaga malosi ‵ki i te lagi—e fai mai te Tusi Tapu me ne “fiafia malosi a ia ki tama a tāgata.”


Rather, he gave this instruction: “When you see Jerusalem surrounded by encamped armies, then know that the desolating of her has drawn near. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne tuku mai ne ia a te fakatonuga tenei: “Kafai ko lavea ne koutou a Ielusalema ko nikoi ne kautau, ko iloa ei ne koutou me ko pili tena fakamaofaga.


• How can Daniel’s example help us to cultivate humility? 	 • E fesoasoani mai pefea te fakaakoakoga a Tanielu ke fakaasi atu ne tatou te loto maulalo?


The 215 publishers and 28 pioneers in three congregations there were delighted that 1,600 attended the Memorial in 2014 	 Ko oko eiloa i te fia‵fia o tino talai e toko 215 mo paenia e toko 28 i fakapotopotoga e tolu me e ‵tusa mo te toko 1,600 o tino ne ‵kau atu ki te Fakamanatuga i te tausaga 2014


For a further explanation of this prophecy, see the book Pay Attention to Daniel’s Prophecy!, pages 191-4, published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ke maua a fakamatalaga tai uke atu e uiga ki te valoaga tenei, ke onoono ki te tusi ko te Pay Attention to Daniel’s Prophecy!, te itulau e 191-194, telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova.


(Matt. 2:13; John 7:30) Then Jehovah resurrected Jesus and gave him as “a covenant,” or pledge, to people on earth. 	 (Mataio 2:13; Ioane 7:30) Mai tua ei ne fakatu aka ne Ieova a Iesu kae tuku mai ne ia a ia e pelā me “se feagaiga,” io me se tautoga, ki tino i te lalolagi.


Raymonde: “I prayed to God for help to learn about him. 	 Raymonde: “Ne ‵talo atu au ki te Atua mō se fesoasoani ke iloa ne au a mea e uiga ki a ia.


(Matthew 22:37) May we deepen our love for God by making it a habit to reflect on his goodness, by regularly speaking to him as to an intimate friend, and by eagerly talking about him to others. 	 (Mataio 22:37) Ke na fakamalosi aka ne tatou ‵tou a‵lofa ki te Atua mai te fakamasani o mafaufau ki tena aga‵lei, mai te faipati atu faeloa ki a ia e pelā me se taugasoa pili, mo te faipati atu mo te loto finafinau e uiga ki a ia ki nisi tino.


Nothing suggested tragedy, injustice, heartache, or death. 	 Ne seki ai eiloa se fakalavelave, se faifaiga sē fakamaoni, se loto mafatia io me ko te mate ne ‵tau o maua i konā.


Sometimes, though, parents may feel that their efforts are unappreciated. 	 I nisi taimi, e mafau‵fau a mātua me e se loto fakafetai a tama‵liki ki olotou taumafaiga.


Why should we obey the Bible-based direction provided by congregation elders? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o faka‵logo tatou ki te takitakiga i te Tusi Tapu telā e tuku mai e auala i toeaina i te fakapotopotoga?


In what sense are women ‘weaker vessels’? 	 I te feitu fea e fai ei a fāfine e pelā me e “vāi‵vāi”?


The mob dragged Aristarchus and Gaius into the theater and kept shouting: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” 	 Ne toso atu ne te vaitino a Alitako mo Kaio ki loto i te fale fai tafaoga kae ne ka‵laga atu: “E sili eiloa a Atemisi o Efeso!”


The olive tree, the fig tree, and the vine were mentioned. 	 Ne taku mai i ei ko te olive, te mati, mo te vine.


Jehovah’s Witnesses invite you to study God’s Word, the Bible, with them so that you can learn more about the hope of everlasting life under the rule of God’s Kingdom. 	 E ‵kami atu koe ne Molimau a Ieova ke sukesuke fakatasi koutou ki te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu, ko te mea ke mafai o iloa ne koe a mea e uke atu e uiga ki te fakamoemoega o te ola se-gata-mai mai lalo i te pulega a te Malo o te Atua.


19 The fact that the God of love counted Abraham as righteous should be heartening for true Christians today. 	 19 A te manatu me ne taku ne te Atua alofa a Apelaamo e pelā me se tino amiotonu e ‵tau o fakamalosi mai ki loto o Kelisiano ‵tonu i aso nei.


These “tracks” are determined by Jehovah’s standard of righteousness. 	 A “ala ‵tonu” konei ne faka‵mautakitaki ki tulaga amio‵tonu o Ieova.


(Psalm 1:1, 2) Even when we experience pain of heart, reading the Bible and pondering over what it says will encourage us. 	 (Salamo 1:1, 2) Kafai foki loa e māfatia ‵tou loto, a te faitau ki te Tusi Tapu mo te mafaufau ‵loto ki mea kolā e fakaasi mai i ei ka fakamalosi mai ki a tatou.


Prayers of thanks. 	 ‵Talo fakafetai.


Now that you have returned, will you continue to help me?” 	 Ona la ko koe ko toe foki atu, e mafai o fakatumau tou fesoasoani mai ki a au?”


Let us examine some of those occurrences to see what Jesus said about the hope of everlasting life on earth. 	 Ke iloilo aka ne tatou a pati konā a Iesu e uiga ki te fakamoemoega ko te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi.


Yet, when the people neared the Promised Land, they showed a lack of faith. 	 Kae i te taimi ko pili atu ei a tino ki te Fenua o te Folafolaga, ne fakaasi atu ne latou a te sē lava o te fakatuanaki.


13 While Jehovah’s mercy does not violate his standard of justice, does it in some way affect his justice? 	 13 E ui loa e se fakamakosu aka ne te alofa ‵nau o Ieova a te tulaga o tena fai mea tonu, e mata, e pokotia a tena fai mea tonu i nisi auala?


“Sight is the most seductive sense of all,” states a leading European marketing expert. 	 “A mata ko te ‵toe mea faka‵se tino eiloa i mea katoa,” ko muna a se takitaki atamai i mea tau pisinisi i Eulopa.


15 Seemingly, David’s scheme to cover up his sin had worked. 	 15 Ne foliga mai pelā me ne magoi te aofaga a Tavita ke ‵funa aka tena agasala.


O Jehovah, during distress they have turned their attention to you; they have poured out a whisper of prayer when they had your disciplining.”—Isaiah 26:15, 16. 	 Te Aliki, ne fakasala ne koe ou tino, kae ne toe fuli atu mo olotou loto mafatia o talo atu ki a koe.”—Isaia 26:15, 16.


Why did Jesus institute the Lord’s Evening Meal? 	 Kaia ne kamata ei ne Iesu te ‵Kaiga a te Aliki i te Afiafi?


In that way, we help righthearted ones to see for themselves that we are teaching God’s thoughts, not our own. 	 I te auala tenā, e fesoasoani atu tatou ki tino loto ‵lei ke lavea ne latou me i akoakoga kolā e fai atu ne tatou i a te Atua, kae e se i a tatou.


They will do so by keeping up the preaching of the good news until Jehovah says that the work is done!—Mark 13:10; Romans 8:31; Philippians 1:27, 28. 	 Ka fai eiloa latou penā mai te tumau i te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei ke oko eiloa ki te taimi e fai mai ei a Ieova me ko lava!—Maleko 13:10; Loma 8:31; Filipi 1:27, 28.


For with the measure that you are measuring out, they will measure out to you in return.” 	 Me i te fua e fakaaoga ne koutou ki nisi tino, ko te fua foki eiloa tenā ka fakaaoga ki a koutou.”


Jehovah’s Witnesses rejoice when a Bible student accepts the truth and progresses to the point of water baptism. 	 E fia‵fia eiloa a Molimau a Ieova māfai e talia ne se tino akoga ki te Tusi Tapu a te munatonu kae gasolo ki mua kae papatiso ki te vai.


Superstitions also flourish in organized sport. 	 E lauiloa foki a manatu va‵lea i fakatau‵faiga i tafaoga.


(1 John 2:15, 16) Those who love God hate what is bad. 	 (1 Ioane 2:15, 16) A tino kolā e a‵lofa ki te Atua e takalia‵lia ki mea ma‵sei.


9, 10. How is it possible to reflect Jehovah’s glory? 	 9, 10. E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu te ‵malu o Ieova?


Jokneam 	 Hefa


Timothy’s mother and grandmother not only read the Scriptures to him but also helped him to reason on the truths those writings contain.—2 Timothy 1:5; 3:14, 15. 	 E se fai‵tau atu fua ne te mātua mo te tupuna fafine o Timoteo a te Tusi Tapu ki a ia kae ne fesoasoani atu foki ke iloa ne ia o fakasakosako atu a muna‵tonu kolā e aofia i tusitusiga konā.—2 Timoteo 1:5; 3:14, 15.


(Hebrews 10:23) You might urge others to hold fast to something when they seem in danger of letting go. 	 (Epelu 10:23) Kāti e mafai ne tatou o fakamalosi atu ki nisi tino ke puke mautakitaki ki se mea māfai e foliga mai pelā me ka tiakina ne latou te mea tenā.


How unwise it would be to think that of God! 	 Ma‵faga o mea valea ke mafau‵fau i te Atua e fai foki penā!


What do those answers imply? 	 Se a te mea e fakauiga ki ei a tali konā?


For more information about the ransoming value of Jesus’ death, see chapter 5 of the book What Does the Bible Really Teach? published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. Published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Mō fakamatalaga e uke atu e uiga ki te tāua o te mate o Iesu e pelā me se togiola, ke onoono ki te mataupu e 5 o te tusi ko te Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu? telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova.


(Acts 28:15) A German Witness still remembers the help she received upon her arrival at Ravensbrück concentration camp as an apprehensive teenager. 	 (Galuega 28:15) E masaua faeloa ne se Molimau Siamani a te fesoasoani ne maua ne ia i tena okoatuga ki te falepuipui fakamataku i Ravensbrück a koi talavou ei a ia.


(Matthew 5:37) If you apologize, mean it! 	 (Mataio 5:37) Kafai e fakatoese atu koe, ke na tonu eiloa tau fakatoesega!


Isaac did the same in the case of his son Jacob. 	 Ne fai foki ne Isaako te mea tenā ki tena tama ko Iakopo.


The tree, then, also symbolized Jehovah’s universal sovereignty, especially with respect to the earth. 	 Tela la, ne fakaata mai foki i te lakau tenā a te pulega sili a Ieova i te lagi mo te lalolagi, maise eiloa e uiga ki te lalolagi.


(Proverbs 17:17; Ecclesiastes 4:9; James 5:13-18) When we are in need, our brothers do not desert us. 	 (Faataoto 17:17; Failauga 4:9; Iakopo 5:13-18) E se tuku tiaki tatou ne ‵tou taina māfai ko ma‵nako tatou ki se fesoasoani.


It would have been carried by Kohathite Levites on their shoulders, as God had clearly instructed. 	 Ne ‵tau eiloa o amo aka ne te kau Koate te pusa tenā i olotou tuauma e pelā eiloa mo te fakatonuga a te Atua.


[Map on page 10] 	 [Mape i te itulau e 22]


On the whole, does the Bible give us a basis for drawing a big distinction between a baby in the womb and one that has drawn its first breath? 	 Ona ko mea katoa konei, e mata, e isi se pogai e tuku mai i te Tusi Tapu ke faka‵kese ei ne tatou te pepe i te moegatama mo te pepe telā ko oti ne fanau?


(Hebrews 11:6) If we doubt that Jehovah will fulfill his promises, it might seem logical to ‘use this world to the full.’ (1 Corinthians 7:31) On the other hand, if our belief is strong, we will be determined to seek the Kingdom first. 	 (Epelu 11:6) Kafai e fakalotolotolua tatou e uiga ki te fakataunuga o folafolaga a Ieova, ko mafai ei o foliga mai me kāti e sili atu te tuku katoatoa atu o ‘‵tou malosi mo ‵tou mafaufau ki te lalolagi.’ (1 Kolinito 7:31) I te suā feitu, kafai e malosi te ‵tou fakatuanaki, ka fakaiku aka eiloa ne tatou ke ‵sala muamua atu ki te Malo.


There may be some simple flower arrangements, but you will not be distracted by gaudy bunting or any party atmosphere. 	 Kāti e isi ne teu pulalakau i ei, kae sē teu pelā me se koga e fai ei se pātī.


How has Jehovah blessed the zealous activity of his servants? 	 Ne fakamanuia atu pefea a Ieova ki galuega loto finafinau a ana tavini?


Or would attempting to do so be like trying to sweep back the tide with a broom? 	 Io me e mata, a te taumafai ke fai penā e fai fua pelā mo te taumafai o taofi aka te tai ki se salu?


He stands before his people, as it were, pointing them toward everlasting life, away from dangers. 	 E tu a ia i mua o ana tino, kae takitaki atu ne ia latou ki te ola se-gata-mai.


Satan challenged man’s integrity by questioning man’s motives for serving God. 	 Ne toa atu a Satani e uiga ki te fakamaoni o te tino mai te fakafesili ne ia te pogai e tavini atu ei a ia ki te Atua.


David made Jehovah his confidence 	 Ne a mea e aofia i te talitonu ki a Ieova?


Says one husband: “We openly express our feelings but in a friendly way.” 	 E fai mai se tagata avaga: “E fakatau fakaasi atu eiloa ma lagonaga, kae e fai penā i se auala atafai.”


The fact is, we do not know. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e se iloa ne tatou.


“The Judge of All the Earth” Always Does What Is Right 	 E Fai Faeloa ne “te Famasino o te Lalolagi Kātoa” a te Mea Tonu


Other goals may include full-time service as a pioneer, at Bethel, or as a missionary. 	 A nisi fuafuaga ko te faiga e pelā me ne paenia tumau, ne tino kolā e ga‵lue i te Peteli, io me ne misionale.


What will life be like under the Kingdom? 	 Ka pefea te olaga mai lalo i te pulega o te Malo?


What will we examine in this article? 	 Ne a mea ka suke‵suke tatou ki ei i te mataupu tenei?


What Kind of Riches? 	 Ne a Vaegā Koloa?


(Acts 20:28) It is equally true today that congregation overseers are appointed “to shepherd the congregation of God.” 	 (Galuega 20:28) E penā foki eiloa te ‵tonu o te mea tenei me e ‵tofi aka a ovasia i te fakapotopotoga i aso nei ke ‘tausi ne latou te ekalesia a te Atua.’


At that time, receiving recognition from spiritually mature individuals strengthened my resolve not to give up.” 	 I te taimi tenā, ne fakamalosi mai ki a au a tino takitokotasi kolā ko ma‵tua i te feitu faka-te-agaga ke mo a eiloa au e takavale.”


(Read Proverbs 24:14.) 	 (Faitau te Faataoto 24:14.)


A New Member of the Governing Body 	 Se Sui Fou o te Potukau Pule


(Psalm 2:6; Joshua 1:4) Thus, in a spiritual sense, the land “between the grand sea and the holy mountain” represents the prosperous spiritual estate of anointed Christians. 	 (Salamo 2:6; Iosua 1:4) Tela la, e fakauiga a te fenua telā e tu “i te va o te tai mo mauga” ki te fenua maumea o Kelisiano fakaekegina i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


(Isa. 26:19) The Hebrew Scriptures clearly set forth the hope of a resurrection and life on earth. 	 (Isaia 26:19) E fakaasi manino mai i te Tusi Tapu i te ‵gana Epelu a te fakamoemoega e uiga ki te toetu mo te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi.


Jehovah’s “Beaming Eyes” Examine All 	 E “Kilokilo” Kae Sukesuke ne Ieova a Tino Katoa


“How I do love your law! 	 “Au ko oko eiloa i te fiafia ki au tulafono!


• How can each of us contribute to tender affection in the congregation? 	 • E mafai pefea ne tatou taki tokotasi o fesoasoani atu ki te fakamalosiakaga o te alofa atafai i te fakapotopotoga?


4 Paul wrote: “Love is long-suffering.” (1 Corinthians 13:4) The Greek expression translated “long-suffering” denotes patience and slowness to anger. 	 4 Ne tusi mai a Paulo: “A te alofa e kufaki.” (1 Kolinito 13:4) A te pati Eleni telā ne ‵fuli ki te “kufaki” e fakasino atu loa ki te fa‵ki mo te tuai o ita.


• How does long-suffering help families, Christian communities, and elders? 	 9. Kaia ne mafai ei o fai atu a Paulo ki te kau Kolinito me i te “alofa e kufaki”?


(Hebrews 11:24-26) You too can be confident that Jehovah will reward you for the efforts you make to learn about him and talk about him. 	 (Epelu 11:24-26) E mafai foki o talitonu katoatoa koe me ka taui mai ne Ieova au taumafaiga katoa ke iloa kae ke faipati atu foki koe e uiga ki a ia.


What meaning did the apostle Paul reveal about Moses’ wearing of the veil? 	 Se a te uiga ne fakaasi mai ne te apositolo ko Paulo e uiga ki te pulou ne Mose o ana mata ki se veli?


Child specialists say that by the age of eight months, the child has already learned to recognize the sounds of his native language, formed a close bond with his parents, developed perceptual skills, and begun to explore the world around him. 	 E fakaasi mai ne tino kolā e ‵poto i te tausiga o tama‵liki me kafai ko kātoa te valu masina o te tamaliki, ko kamata o malamalama a ia i te ‵gana e fai‵pati ki ei ana mātua, ko maua se va fealofani pili mo laua, ko isi sena atamai i ei, kae ko kamata o lavea ne ia a mea i ana tafa.


How can you be lastingly successful? 	 E mafai pefea o tumau koe i te manuia?


Accept and Give Commendation in the Right Spirit 	 Ke Talia Kae Fai Atu a Pati Fakamālō i te Agaga Tonu


His servants should strive to imitate him by looking for the good in others. 	 E ‵tau o fakaakoako ana tavini ki a ia mai te ‵kilo atu ki uiga ‵lei i nisi tino.


I worked in the convent infirmary. 	 Au ne galue i te ‵koga tausi tino ‵matua.


Consider an illustration that in some respects matches our situation. 	 Mafaufau ki se tala fakatusa telā e fetaui ‵lei mo ‵tou tulaga.


(Revelation 1:10, 11) Patiently wait on God and Christ, the Head of the congregation. 	 (Fakaasiga 1:10, 11) Ke faka‵tali mo te kufaki ki te Atua mo Keliso, te Ulu o te fakapotopotoga.


(Isaiah 14:24, 27; 55:11) By means of his Kingdom under Christ, God will fully vindicate (justify or prove) his right to be our Sovereign. 	 (Isaia 14:24, 27; 55:11) E auala i tena Malo mai lalo i a Keliso, ka taku‵leigina katoatoa a te loto o te Atua (fakatalitonu io me e fakamaoni atu) i ei tena saolotoga ke fai mo fai te ‵tou Pule Sili.


But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore have no fear: you are worth more than many sparrows.” 	 Tela la, sa manava‵se koutou, i te mea e sili atu eiloa koutou i manu eva kona!”


It is an emotionally intense color and can enhance human metabolism, increase respiration rate, and raise blood pressure. 	 Se lanu telā e mafai o pokotia malosi ei a lagonaga kae fakamalosi aka foki i ei a te malosi i te tino, e fakavave aka i ei te mānava o te tino, kae fakaoso aka foki ne ia te toto maluga.


Were we to do so, it could give the wrong impression. 	 Kafai e fai tatou penā, e mafai eiloa o tuku atu ne tatou te fakaaloalo i se auala se ‵tau.


Unlike any other book, it is indeed “inspired of God and beneficial for teaching.” (2 Tim. 3:16) For instance, the first book of the Bible, Genesis, explains how God cleansed the earth of wickedness in the days of Noah. 	 E ‵kese mo nisi tusi aka, a te tusi tenei “ne aumai mai te Atua, kae aoga ki te akoakoga o te mea tonu.” (2 Timoteo 3:16) E pelā mo te tusi muamua o te Tusi Tapu, ko Kenese, e fakamatala mai i ei a te auala ne faka‵ma ei ne te Atua a amioga ma‵sei mai te lalolagi nei i aso o Noa.


Many betrayed a fleshly viewpoint, speaking pointedly of the material provisions that Jehovah had made in the wilderness in Moses’ day. 	 Ne fakaasi atu ne tino e tokouke se kilokiloga faka-te-foitino, me ne fakasino atu latou ki meakai kolā ne tuku atu ne Ieova i te koga lavaki i aso o Mose.


The brothers Peter and Andrew had been fishermen. 	 A te tautaina ko Petelu mo Anitelea ne tino faiika.


6 When many disciples abandoned Jesus, he was interested in hearing the viewpoint of his apostles. 	 6 I te taimi ne tiakina ei ne soko e tokouke a Iesu, ne fiafia a ia o fakalogologo ki manatu o ana apositolo.


“Woe for the earth” came when World War I broke out in 1914 and brought to an end an era of standards very different from those of today. 	 Ne ‘fakaalofa eiloa te lalolagi’ i te taimi ne ‵pa mai i ei te Taua Muamua i te Lalolagi i te 1914 kae ne fakapalele atu foki i ei a vaegā fakatakitakiga kolā e ‵kese malosi mai fakatakitakiga i aso nei.


There was but one prohibition—they were not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and bad. Influenced by Satan, Adam and Eve disobeyed God’s command. 	 Ona ko te fakamalosiga a Satani, ne seki faka‵logo ei a Atamu mo Eva ki te fakatonuga a te Atua.


It reveals that Jehovah created us with free will; that is, the capacity and freedom to make our own intelligent choices. 	 Me e fakaasi mai i ei me ne faite ne Ieova tatou mo te saolotoga; telā ko te atamai mo te saolotoga ke fai ‵tou filifiliga ‵poto.


We come to “understand the fear of Jehovah” because we see the good results it produces in our life, and we treasure our relationship with God. 	 Ka “malamalama tatou i te mataku ki a Ieova” me ko lavea atu ne tatou a ikuga ‵lei i ‵tou olaga kae fakatāua foki ne tatou a te va fakataugasoa o tatou mo te Atua.


The article used the example of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife.* I promptly pushed the girl away, and she ran out.” 	 Ne fakaaoga i te mataupu tenā a te fakaakoakoga a Iosefa mo te avaga a Potifala.* Ne ‵tule fakavave atu keatea ne au a tou fafine, kae ne tele atu a ia ki tua.”


Therefore, the more severe our trials are and the more insidious Satan’s schemes are, the “more earnestly” we should pray for Jehovah’s protection. 	 Tela la, ko te momea aka o faiga‵ta a ‵tou tofotofoga mo te gasolo aka o ma‵losi atu a fakamalosiga a Satani, ko te momea aka foki o ‵tou ‵talo “malosi” atu mō te puipuiga a Ieova.


The people of that ten-tribe kingdom had “plowed wickedness” and reaped unrighteousness. 	 Ne ‵toki ne tino o matakāiga e sefulu konā “te masei” kae tau foki ne latou a mea sē ‵tonu.


Satan and his demons thus promote and aggravate the evil perpetrated by humans. 	 Tela la, e fakamalosi aka ne Satani mo ana temoni a mea ma‵sei kolā e fai ne tino.


Higher critics ridicule the Bible’s claim to divine inspiration. 	 Kae e taumafai malosi a tino ‵teke ki te mea tonu i aso nei, o ‵toki aka a manatu fakalotolotolua ko te mea ke fakafaigata aka ei a te fakamaoni o Kelisiano.


What effect can the Family Worship evening have on how family members feel toward one another? 	 E aoga pefea a te tapuakiga a te kāiga i te afiafi ki te fesokotakiga o tino taki tokotasi i loto i te kāiga?


The term “spiritual paradise” may seem abstract, hard to grasp, but such a paradise was foretold, and it really does exist. 	 Kāti e se mafai o lavea a foliga o te “palataiso faka-te-agaga,” e faigata o malamalama i ei, kae ko leva ne ‵valo mai e uiga ki ei kae e isi eiloa nei.


Many popular games feature disgusting immorality, as well as demonism and violence. 	 E aofia i nisi tafaoga lauiloa a amioga finalalolagi matagā e pelā foki mo faifaiga fakatemoni mo amioga fakasauā.


• How can I make my family life happy? 	 • E mafai pefea o fai ne au toku kāiga ke fia‵fia?


What might we do to build our faith? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o fai ne tatou ke ati aka ‵tou fakatuanaki?


(Jas. 2:23) You knew immediately that you had found something better than gold! 	 (Iako. 2:23) Ne iloa fakavave ei ne koe me ko oti ne maua ne koe se mea telā e sili atu te ‵lei i lō aulo!


Jehovah provides us with help to resolve conflicts and restore friendships. 	 E tuku mai ne Ieova ki a tatou a te fesoasoani ke faka‵lei a kinauga kae toe faka‵lei aka foki a va fakataugasoa.


Frieda carried on her Christian activities clandestinely, even helping to print the Watchtower magazine. 	 Ne tumau eiloa a Frieda i te faiga o tena galuega faka-Kelisiano i se auala ‵funa kae ne fesoasoani atu foki ki te ‵lomiga o te mekesini ko te Watchtower.


By carefully studying the inspired writings and applying them in life. 	 Mai te sukesuke faka‵lei ki tusitusiga tapu katoa kae fakagalue aka ei i olotou olaga.


• What should be our attitude toward meetings, and why? 	 • Se a te kilokiloga e ‵tau o maua ne tatou ki fakatasiga, kae kaia?


(Romans 15:4) The Bible thus claims that it is designed to instruct and comfort us and to give us hope. 	 (Loma 15:4) Tela la, ne fakatoka a te Tusi Tapu ke akoako kae fakamafanafana mai ki a tatou kae tuku mai foki ki a tatou se fakamoemoega.


Imagine the grief in that area! 	 Mafaufau la ki te fanoanoa telā ne oko atu ki te koga tenā!


(Rom. 15:13) If our hope abounds in us, we will be able to endure any situation that may arise, our hearts filled with joy and peace. 	 (Loma 15:13) Kafai e ‵fonu tatou i te fakamoemoega, ka mafai eiloa ne tatou o fa‵ki i so se tulaga e sae aka, ka ‵fonu eiloa ‵tou loto i te fia‵fia mo te filemu.


21 Something comparable happened in modern times. Certain anointed Christians who had taken the lead in the preaching work passed off the earthly scene. 	 21 E tai ‵pau a mea konā mo mea kolā ne ‵tupu i te taimi ne ‵mate atu ei a nisi Kelisiano fakamaoni kolā ne takitaki ne latou te faiga o te galuega talai.


(Ps. 11:5) Therefore, Satan tries to use literature, movies, music, and electronic games—some of which incite players to simulate gross immorality and brutality—to appeal to our fleshly desires. 	 (Salamo 11:5) Tela la, e taumafai a Satani ke fakaaoga a tusi, ata, pese, mo tafaoga i vitio—nisi o tafaoga konā e fakamalosi atu ki tino ta‵fao ke fai ne latou a amioga ma‵sei mo fakasauaga—ke fakaasi atu i ei a ‵tou manakoga faka-te-foitino.


(Matthew 24:45-47; 1 Corinthians 2:10; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17) The exercise of wisdom moves us to ‘seek first God’s Kingdom’ and to use our days in a way that brings glory to Jehovah and makes his heart rejoice. 	 (Mataio 24:45-47; 1 Kolinito 2:10; 2 Timoteo 3:16, 17) A te fakagaluegaga o te poto e fakaosofia ei tatou ke ‘‵sala atu muamua ki te Malo o te Atua’ kae ke fakaaogā ‵tou aso i se auala telā e avatu ei a tavaega ki a Ieova kae fai foki ei tena loto ke fiafia.


What did being dedicated to God mean for Israel? 	 Se a te uiga o te tukuatuga ki te Atua mō tino Isalaelu?


13 Sometimes courage is shown by what we do not say. 	 13 I nisi taimi, e lavea atu a te loto malosi mai mea kolā e se faipati ne tatou.


The faithful anointed will be rewarded with eating “of the tree of life.” 	 Ka maua ne te kau fakaekegina fakamaoni a te taui ke ‵kai ki “te lakau o te ola.”


This is a trial that the survivor may not have expected to face in this system of things. 	 Tenei eiloa te tofotofoga kāti ne seki fakamoemoe a te avaga koi ola ke tupu i te olaga tenei.


Writing to his fellow worker Timothy, Paul said: “Pursue righteousness, godly devotion, faith, love, endurance, mildness of temper. 	 I te tusiatuga ki tena taina galue ko Timoteo, ne fai mai penei a Paulo: “Taumafai o fai te amiotonu, te olaga amio Atua, te fakatuanaki, te alofa, te kufaki mo te loto malalo.


(1 John 4:20) When the Israelites questioned Aaron’s appointment and position, Jehovah viewed that action as murmuring against Him. 	 (1 Ioa. 4:20) I te taimi ne fakafesili ei ne tino Isalaelu a te filifiliga mo te tulaga o Alona, ne kilo a Ieova ki ei e pelā me e mui‵mui atu ki a Ia.


(Exodus 3:11) Apparently, the answer he had in mind was, ‘I am a nobody!’ or ‘I am incapable!’ 	 (Esoto 3:11) Kāti ne fai a nisi vaega o te olaga o Mose ke fai atu ei me e se ‵kafi ne ia: Ne vau a ia mai se fenua telā ne fai pelā me ne pologa.


Likewise, Jehovah told the prophet Jeremiah: “Write for yourself in a book all the words that I will speak to you.”—Jer. 30:2. 	 Kae ne fai atu Ieova ki te pelofeta ko Ielemia: “Tusi ki lalo i se tusi, a mea katoa kolā ne fai atu ne au ki a koe.”—Ielemia 30:2.


Rather, Paul describes meetings as opportunities to get to know one another, to move one another to serve God more fully, and to encourage one another. 	 Kae ne fakamatala mai ne Paulo a fakatasiga konā e pelā me ne avanoaga ke fakatau fakamasani tatou, ke fakatau fakama‵losi tatou ke momea aka ei te ‵tou taviniga ki te Atua, kae ke fakatau fakama‵losi foki ‵tou loto.


One day, when Osman was 20 years old, he noticed a blue book partially buried in the rubbish in a trash can. 	 I te taimi ko 20 ei a tausaga o Usimani, ne lavea ne ia se tusi lanu moana telā toeitiiti ko tanumia ne kaiga i se tulamu kaiga.


Or it may have been when your once-sunny disposition was overshadowed by the dark clouds of depression. 	 Io, me kāti ko te taimi telā ne ‵fuli fakakotua ei tou tulaga fiafia ki te fanoanoa.


(Ex. 7:6; 40:16) There is no indication that Moses often questioned Jehovah’s way of doing things or got annoyed at having to follow procedures that Jehovah set out. 	 (Esoto 7:6; 40:16) E seki fakaasi mai eiloa i te Tusi Tapu me ne seki talia ne Mose a auala o Ieova e uiga ki te faiga o mea io me ne kaitaua a ia me ne ‵tau o tautali a ia ki fakatonuga mai a Ieova.


9 How encouraging today to see within our worldwide brotherhood family heads who are doing their utmost to imitate Noah! 	 9 Ko oko eiloa i te fakamalosi loto i aso nei ke lavea atu a ulu o kāiga i ‵tou kautaina i te lalolagi kātoa kolā e fai ne latou te ‵toe mea e mafai o fai ke fakaakoako atu ki a Noa!


When and how did that occur? 	 I te taimi mo te auala fea ne tupu ei a te mea tenā?


As a Kohathite, what a privilege he enjoyed serving Jehovah at the tabernacle! 	 E pelā me se tino Koate, ne taulia malosi a ia ke tavini atu ki a Ieova i te faleie tapu!


(Matthew 23:15) Certainly, “forcible conversion” is wrong. 	 (Mataio 23:15) E mautinoa eiloa, me se mea ‵se a te “faimālō atu ke ‵fuli.”


Describe what you might have seen and heard if you had attended the inauguration of the temple during Solomon’s reign. 	 Fakamatala mai me ne a mea e mafai o iloa kae lagona ne koe moi ne kau atu koe ki te fakaulufalega o te faletapu i taimi o te nofoaiga a Solomona.


On the contrary, he acknowledged Melchizedek’s superior position as priest by paying him a tithe. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne amanaia a ia ki te tulaga maluga o Mekisateko e pelā me se faitaulaga, mai te tuku atu ne ia te tasi vae sefulu o ana mea katoa.


(Luke 22:19) These words have also been rendered: “Do this in memory of me” (Today’s English Version) and “Do this as a memorial of me.” 	 (Luka 22:19) I nisi ‵fuliga e fai penei: “Ke fai faeloa te mea tenei mō fakamasauaga ki a au.”


Yet, when we go there, we find people reading the Bible, asking us to teach them. 	 E ui i ei, i te taimi ne olo atu ei māua ki konā, ne maua aka ne māua i tino e fai‵tau ki te Tusi Tapu, kae fakamolemole mai ke akoako atu latou.


5 Being married to someone—even a fellow Christian—who turns out to be very different from what you expected can definitely be difficult. 	 5 A te fakaipoipo ki se tino—ke oko foki loa ki se Kelisiano—telā e ‵kese ‵ki mo te tino telā ne fakamoemoe koe ki ei, e mafai eiloa o faigata.


● His lineage. 	 ● Tena gafa.


Does it not make sense, then, to take time now to examine what the Bible says about that development? 	 E mata, e se se mea ‵lei ke fakaavanoa nei se taimi o iloilo aka a pati i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te mea tenā?


Each of us wants to “become wise.” 	 E ma‵nako eiloa tatou taki tokotasi ke “‵poto.”


We communicate regularly every day. 	 E fesokotaki faeloa māua i aso katoa.


Like stunning deterrents, many symbolic “slingstones” of opposition have been hurled against God’s people. 	 E pelā me ne meatau fakaofoofogina, e uke a “pana” fakatusa a te fili ko oti ne pana mai ki tino o te Atua.


Really, each time you answer, you are offering a gift to Jehovah. 	 E tonu, i taimi takitasi e tali ei koe, e ofo atu ne koe se meaalofa ki a Ieova.


As the older one of the two, was not Abram entitled to take the best for himself? 11, 12. 	 E pelā me ko te tino matua i a laua tokolua, e mata, ne seki ‵tau o maua ne Apelamo a te ‵toe mea ‵lei?


He prayed fervently, begging Jehovah to open the way for him to continue serving as a pioneer. 	 Ne ‵talo faeloa a ia, kae fakamolemole atu ki a Ieova ke ‵tala aka te auala ke mafai ne ia o tumau i te tavini atu e pelā me se paenia.


Clearly, giving in to such impulses would keep you from reaching your goal. 	 E manino ‵lei me i te tautali atu fua i vaegā manakoga penā e fai ei ke se oko atu koe ki te koga telā e fakamoemoe koe ki ei.


What was the difference? 	 Se a te mea e kese i ei?


Jesus’ command to “give a thorough witness” compels us to warn others about the end.—Acts 10:42. 	 A pati a Iesu ne fai mai ke “tuku atu se molimau maea” e fakamalosi mai ei ki a tatou ke fakailoa atu ki tino e uiga ki te gataga.—Galuega 10:42.


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Instead, while still young and inexperienced, he had prayed for an obedient heart—a request that Jehovah granted by blessing him with wisdom and understanding. 	 Kae i lō te fai penā, ne ‵talo atu a ia ke maua ne ia te loto fakalogo i te taimi koi foliki i ei a ia kae seki lasi foki tena poto—se fakamolemole telā ne talia ne Ieova kae fakamanuia ne ia i te tukuatuga o te poto mo te malamalama.


However, Jehovah’s people have something far more powerful—“the power beyond what is normal.” (2 Cor. 4:7) We can rely on this power from God to help us withstand whatever Satan brings against us. 	 E tiga te feitu tenā, e isi se mea e maua ne tino o Ieova telā e malosi fakafia atu—ko “te ‵mana” telā e sili atu i te malosi masani. (2 Kolinito 4:7) E mafai o fakalago‵lago tatou ki te malosi tenei mai te Atua ke faka‵mautakitaki ei tatou i so se mea e fai ne Satani ki a tatou.


Long before the exile, the prophet Amos had rebuked wealthy ones in Israel for their “houses of ivory” and for their “lying down on couches of ivory.” 	 A koi tuai o ave fakapagota latou, ne taku fakamasei ne te pelofeta ko Amosa a tino mau‵mea ona ko olotou fale kolā ne faite ki “nifo o elefane” mo te lotou moe i luga i olotou “moega ‵gali mo te logotonu.”


In all the decisions that we make, big or small, our primary concern is to honor God.—Read 1 Corinthians 10:31. 	 I filifiliga katoa kolā e fai ne tatou, faitalia me ‵lasi io me fo‵liki, a te ‵toe mea tāua ko te faiga ne tatou o filifiliga kolā e faka‵malu ei ne tatou te Atua.—Faitau te 1 Kolinito 10:31.


Wasteland Becomes Productive. 	 Ka ‵Fua Mai a Lakau i Toafa.


But instantly, before anyone could act, the “hand that he had thrust out against him became dried up, and he was not able to draw it back to himself. 	 Kae i te taimi eiloa tenā, mai mua o gasue se tino, “ko te lima eiloa o te tupu ko se maua o fakagasue me ko ‵pili.


(Isaiah 60:11) Some opposers try to close those “gates,” but we know that they cannot succeed. 	 (Isaia 60:11) E taumafai a nisi tino ‵teke o ‵pono a “mataloa” konā, kae e iloa ne tatou me e se mafai o manuia latou i ei.


Naturally, honoring Jehovah’s authority always comes first in our lives.—Acts 5:29. 	 Kae ko te ‵tonuga loa, e ‵tau o fakamuamua faeloa ne tatou te āva ki te pulega a Ieova i ‵tou olaga.—Galuega 5:29.


We should seize opportunities to commend one another because such expressions are “good for building up.” 	 E ‵tau o ‵sala atu tatou ki avanoaga ke fakamālō ki tino taki tokotasi, me i vaegā faifaiga penā e “ati aka ei a tino.”


When does Jesus appoint the faithful slave over all his belongings? 	 Ko te taimi fea e filifili ei ne Iesu a te tavini fakamaoni ke pule ki luga i ana kope katoa?


ONE of the most astounding prophecies in the Bible is found at Acts 1:8. 	 E MAUA i te Galuega 1:8 se valoaga e tasi i toe valoaga fakaofoofogia i te Tusi Tapu.


For instance, while preaching from door to door on one occasion, a pioneer was quickly dismissed by an elderly widow. 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, i te taimi e tasi ne talai atu ei se paenia mai fale ki fale, ne ‵tuli fakavave a ia ne se fafine matua ko mate tena avaga.


Did you know that if you read about four pages a day, you will complete the whole Bible in just one year?* “Happy is the man . . . [whose] delight is in the law of Jehovah,” states Psalm 1:1, 2, “and in his law he reads in an undertone day and night.” 	 E iloa ne koe me kafai e faitau ne koe a itulau e fa i te aso, ka fakaoti eiloa ne koe a te Tusi Tapu kātoa i se tausaga fua e tasi?* E fai mai te Salamo 1:1, 2: “Amutia latou kolā . . . e fia‵fia o fai‵tau ki Tulafono a te Aliki, kae mafaufau ‵loto foki ki ei i te ao mo te po.”


Not at all! 	 Ikai, e se tāitāi eiloa!


U.S. Catholic, the magazine that conducted the survey, said that many hold back from sharing their faith because of “the church’s poor image with the recent sex abuse scandal and problematic church teachings.” 	 Ne fai mai a te U.S. Catholic, ko te mekesini telā ne fai ne ia te savea tenei, me ne taofi aka ne tino e tokouke a te lotou fai‵pati atu ki nisi tino e uiga ki te lotou fakatuanaki ona ko “te ata sē ‵lei o te lotu e uiga ki te tala fakapoi i faifaiga fakatauavaga fakamuli fua nei, e pelā foki mo akoakoga faiga‵ta a te lotu.”


Says the account: “A poor widow came and dropped in two small coins, which have very little value.” 	 E fai mai penei te tala: “E isi se fafine mativa ko mate tena avaga, ne vau kae lafo ana tupe apa e lua, kāti e ‵tusa mo se sene e tasi te aofaki.”


5, 6. What superior way of approach to God is available to Christians? 	 5, 6. Se a te auala sili telā e avanoa mō Kelisiano ke fakapili‵pili atu ki te Atua?


He expresses true sorrow and asks for forgiveness. 	 E fakaasi mai ne ia tena fanoanoa tonu kae fakatoese mai.


Those who developed the foregoing ideas were either unaware of what God said on the matter of a paradise earth or chose to ignore it. 	 Kāti e se iloa ne tino kolā ne fakamalosi aka ne latou a manatu konā, a pati a te Atua e uiga ki te lalolagi palataiso io me e se fia ‵saga atu fua latou ki ei.


PHILIPPINES 	 SUTENI


“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your minister.”—MATTHEW 20:26. 	 “Kafai se tino i a koutou e manako ke sili a ia, e ‵tau mo ia o fai mo tavini a koutou.”—MATAIO 20:26.


It is according to his good pleasure which he purposed in himself for an administration at the full limit of the appointed times, namely, to gather all things together again in the Christ, the things in the heavens and the things on the earth.” 	 Ona ko tena fiafia telā ne fai ei ne ia se fakatokaga i te taimi tonu, ke fakamaopoopo mai a mea katoa i a Keliso, ko mea i lagi mo mea i te lalolagi.”


▪ Answer: Life is sacred to God, and he views even an embryo as a distinct, living being. 	 ▪ Tali: E tāua ‵ki eiloa a te ola ki te Atua, kae e kilo atu a ia ki te pepe i loto i te moegatama o se fafine e pelā eiloa me se tino ola.


Why should you reject the very thought of practicing sin? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o ‵teke katoatoa atu tatou ki mafaufauga ke fai te agasala?


Explain why the spring of 1918 may be viewed as a possible time for the first resurrection to begin. 	 Fakamatala mai te pogai e ‵kilo atu ei ki te ‵tau mafanafana o te 1918 me kāti ko te taimi ne kamata ei te faka‵tumaiga muamua.


Consider again the example of David. 	 Mafaufau ki te fakaakoakoga a Tavita.


What was foretold at Psalm 71:18, and how has this come true? 	 Se a te mea ne ‵valo mai i te Salamo 71:18, kae e lavea atu pefea te ‵tonu o te mea tenei?


And what agreement does God’s temple have with idols? . . . 	 E seai se sokoga o te fale tapu o te Atua mo tupua. . . .


For example, in countries racked by civil war or where the preaching work is banned, traveling overseers and their wives have risked their life and freedom in order to visit congregations. 	 E pelā mo fenua kolā e ‵fonu i taua, io me e fakatapu i ei te galuega talai, e talia ne toeaina faima‵laga mo olotou avaga ke ‵tu atu olotou ola i se tulaga fakamataku ko te mea fua ke āsi atu latou ki fakapotopotoga.


Meditating on these examples can help us to benefit from the things that were written beforehand for our instruction.—Read Romans 15:4. 	 Kafai e maufaufau loto tatou ki fakaakoakoga konei, ka mafai eiloa o fesoasoani mai ke maua ne tatou a mea aoga mai i mea kolā ne tusi i aso mua ke akoako ei tatou.—Faitau te Loma 15:4.


Why, then, did Jesus promise heavenly life to his apostles? 	 Kae kaia ne tauto atu ei a Iesu ki ana apositolo e uiga ki te ola i te lagi?


She has learned to put her trust in him. 	 Ko iloa ne ia te uiga o te fakalagolago atu ki a ia.


• Many hypocritically claiming to be Christian 	 • A te tokoukega o tino ka fakaloiloi mai i a latou ne Kelisiano


(Galatians 6:1) The goal of that conversation is, not to preserve your image by making excuses or to pummel your adversary into apologizing, but to make peace. 	 (Kalatia 6:1) A te pogai tāua o te faipatiga tenā, e se ko te faiga ke ‵lei tou ata i mua o nisi tino mai te faiga o fakamasakoga io me o faimālō atu ke fakatoese mai te suā tino ki a koe, kae ke maua se vā filemu.


Such sensitive ones might have felt instinctively offended at seeing their Jewish brothers in Christ eating such food. 	 Kāti ne seki fia‵fia a tino penā ke lavea atu ne latou olotou taina Kelisiano Iutaia e ‵kai ki vaegā meakai penā.


(Matt. 6:24) When we focus first on serving Jehovah and teaching others his Word, we experience incomparable joy. 	 (Mata. 6:24) Kafai e ‵saga muamua tatou o tavini ki a Ieova kae akoako atu tena Muna ki nisi tino, ka maua eiloa ne tatou a te fiafia telā e se fakanafagina.


Let us consider what he meant when using that expression. 	 Ke onoono nei tatou ki te mea ne fakauiga a ia ki ei i te fakaaogaga ne ia o te tugapati tenā.


We too need to be aware of our accountability to Jehovah. 	 E ‵tau foki o iloa ne tatou me ‵tau o avatu ne tatou se tala ki a Ieova e uiga ki a tatou eiloa.


What can elders do to dignify members of the congregation? 	 Ne a mea e mafai ne toeaina o fai ke fakaasi atu ei te āva ki tino i te fakapotopotoga?


Since then, Jesus has been elevated to the spirit realm and has been given even greater power and authority. 	 Talu mai te taimi tenā, ko oti ne fakamasiki aka a Iesu ki te lagi kae tuku atu ki a ia te malosi mo te pulega telā e lasi kae maluga atu.


Remember, Jehovah saw fit to reveal “the sacred secret of the Christ” a little at a time and over a period of some 4,000 years. 	 Masaua la, ne fakaasi malielie mai fua ne Ieova a “mea ‵funa e uiga ki a Keliso” i se vaitaimi telā e 4,000 tausaga tena leva.


Some were inlaid with ivory, each compartment being surrounded by elegant borders and mouldings. 	 Ne fakagaligali a nisi vaega ki fatu tāua, kae ‵pui a vaega takitasi i feitu katoa.


2 Although the faithful ones mentioned in Hebrews chapter 11 lived before the earthly sojourn of Jesus Christ, they nevertheless lived in harmony with what Jesus taught when he said: “He that is fond of his soul destroys it, but he that hates his soul in this world will safeguard it for everlasting life.” 	 2 E tiga eiloa ne ola a tino fakamaoni konei e fakaasi mai i te mataupu e 11 o te Epelu mai mua o te vauga o Iesu ki te lalolagi, ne ola eiloa latou e ‵tusa mo mea kolā ne akoako mai ne Iesu: “Ko te tino e atafai ki tona ola, ka maumau tona ola; ka ko tino e se fakapelepele ki tona ola i te lalolagi nei, e maua ne ia te ola se gata mai.”


Though written over 2,500 years ago, their message “is alive and exerts power,” even today.—Hebrews 4:12. 	 E tiga eiloa ne tusi i tausaga e silia atu i te 2,500 ko ‵teka, koi “ola kae galue mo te ‵mana” te lotou fekau, ke oko mai foki eiloa ki aso nei.—Epelu 4:12.


They include inordinate pride, the practice of sin, and a lack of faith. 	 E aofia i ei a te fakamatamata sē ‵tau, te faiga o agasala, mo te sē lava o te fakatuanaki.


Realistically, though, it is possible that in a time of need, no human aid will be available. 	 E ‵tau foki o malamalama tatou me i nisi taimi ka sē toka ‵tou taina o fesoasoani mai i te taimi telā e manako ei koe ki ei.


After studying chapter 10 in the book You Can Live Forever in Paradise on Earth along with the Bible, she burned all her paraphernalia related to witchcraft and started attending meetings at the Kingdom Hall. 	 Mai tua o tena sukesukega ki te mataupu e 10 i te tusi ko te Ke Ola Koe Ki te Se Gata Mai i te Lalolagi Palataiso fakatasi mo te Tusi Tapu, ne ‵sunu ne ia ana mea faivailakau katoa kae ne kamata o kau atu ki fakatasiga i te Kingdom Hall.


However, the apostle Paul wrote about meat of an animal that might have some link with an idol temple: “If food makes my brother stumble, I will never again eat flesh at all, that I may not make my brother stumble.” (1 Corinthians 8:11-13) The early Christians were encouraged to show consideration for the consciences of others so as not to stumble them. 	 Kae ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Paulo e uiga ki ‵kano o manu kolā ne ofo atu ki tupua: “Kafai ko meakai ko te pogai e agasala ei toku taina, ka se toe kai eiloa au ki so se meakai telā e fakataputapu, me mana agasala ei toku taina ona ko au.” (1 Kolinito 8:11-13) Ne fakamalosi atu ki Kelisiano i aso mua ke fakaasi atu te lotou amanaia ki lagonaga o nisi tino ko te mea ke se fakaagasala atu ki a latou.


If all sincere individuals paused to consider what lies beneath the angelic message of peace and acted in harmony with such considerations, the world would surely be a different place. 	 Kafai e mafau‵fau ‵tonu a tino fakamaoni taki tokotasi ki te tāua o te fekau a agelu e uiga ki te filemu kae gasue‵sue e ‵tusa mo tena uiga tonu, ko tena uiga ka ‵lei fakafia atu te tulaga o te lalolagi.


For example, one day as an older brother and I were cycling to the preaching territory, we passed a clergyman and I said, “There goes a goat.” 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, i te aso e tasi ne ‵tele atu māua mo se taina matua i pasika tā ki vae ki te koga talai i tafa o se faifeau kae ne fai atu au, “Tenā te kouti.”


(Matt. 5:45) If we heed that counsel, we become “sons” of God in that we imitate Jehovah, who “makes his sun rise upon wicked people and good and makes it rain upon righteous people and unrighteous.” 	 (Mataio 5:45) Kafai e tau‵tali tatou ki te fakatakitakiga tenā, ko fai ei tatou e pelā mo “tama” a te Atua me ko fakaakoako tatou ki a Ieova telā “e faka‵to . . . ne ia a te vaiua ki tino amio‵tonu mo tino amio ma‵sei.”


SONGS: 101, 84 	 PESE: 101, 84


When the trial was over, Jehovah gave Job double what he had before the trial began, as well as an added 140 years of life. 	 I te otiga o fakalavelave, ne tapolo ne Ieova a fakamanuiaga a Iopu pelā mo te taimi muamua, kae tuku atu foki ki a ia se 140 tausaga o tena olaga.


How Would You Answer? 	 Se a Tau Tali?


Why is sexual interest in anyone who is not one’s own marriage mate unacceptable? 	 Kaia e se talia ke fakaasi atu a manakoga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau ki se tino e se avaga mo koe?


9 How can children be helped to develop good study habits? 	 9 E fesoasoani atu pefea ki tama‵liki ke ati aka ne latou te fiafia ki te faiga o sukesukega?


Unlike the animal creation, which is largely guided by instinct, Adam had the ability to make choices. 	 E ‵kese mo manu kolā ne faite kae takitakigina i se auala lasi ne se polokalame i loto i a latou, ne mafai ne Atamu o fai ana filifiliga.


“The whole world” now lies in his power. 	 “Te lalolagi katoa” ko nofo nei mai lalo i tena malosi.


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When the relationship becomes strained, they just give up and walk out on their marriage mate. 	 Kafai ko kamata o se ‵lei te fesokotakiga, e ‵fiu vave latou kae fulitua atu ki olotou avaga.


When the angel Gabriel came to answer one of Daniel’s prayers, he described the prophet as “someone very desirable” or “a man greatly beloved.” 	 I te taimi ne tali ei ne te agelu ko Kapilielu a ‵talo a Tanielu, ne fakamatala atu ne ia a te pelofeta tenā e pelā me se tino e ‘alofagina.’


He often stopped what he was doing in order to help a distraught individual. 	 Ne masani o taofi aka ne ia ana mea e fai ko te mea ke fesoasoani atu ki tino logo‵mae.


12. (a) What fine qualities did Daniel display? (b) How did Jehovah view Daniel? 	 12. Ne a uiga ‵lei ne fakaasi mai ne Tanielu, kae kaia e tu ‵kese i ei a te mea tenei?


And we are assured that “he adds no pain with it.” 	 Kae e tali‵tonu tatou me e “seai ne logo‵maega e maua mai i ei.”


Yes, “all Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work.”—2 Timothy 3:16, 17. 	 E tonu, a “Tusitusiga Tapu katoa ne aumai mai te Atua, kae aoga ki te akoakoga o te mea tonu, ki te polopoloki, ki te fakatonu o te mea ‵se, mo te akoako atu ki te olaga ‵lei, ko te mea, ko te tino tela e tavini ki te Atua, ke maua ne ia te fakamaoniga, ke lava tena uta e fai ei ne ia so se galuega ‵lei.”—2 Timoteo 3:16, 17.


20 Even in a Dead Language, the Bible Is Alive 	 TE ITULAU 13 • PESE: 69, 58 IUNI 15-21


How else could he help the Colossians, and what lessons can we learn about helping others? 6. To what did Paul give emphasis in his letter to the Colossians? 	 Ne a nisi mea ne mafai ne ia o fai ke fesoasoani atu ei ki te kau Kolose, kae ne a akoakoga e maua ne tatou i ei e uiga ki te fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino?


Clearly, genuine Christian growth in the first century was closely linked to the power and guidance of the holy spirit. 	 E manino i ei, me i te gasoloakaga o Kelisiano ‵tonu i te senitenali muamua ne mafua mai i te ‵mana mo te takitakiga a te agaga tapu.


Helping others in such ways brings a measure of satisfaction, does it not? 	 A te fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino i vaegā auala penā, e maua ei te fiafia tonu, i ne?


Instead, let them see in you the benefits of following Jehovah’s ways. 	 I lo te fai penā, fai ke lavea ne latou a mea aoga e maua ne koe mai te tautali i auala o Ieova.


One wife says: “Even when I’m maddest at [my husband] and I’m most upset about what is happening to us, I’m not worrying about our marriage coming to an end. 	 Ne fai mai se fafine avaga, penei: “Faitalia me kaitaua malosi au [ki taku avaga] kae fanoanoa malosi foki ki te mea ko tupu ki a maua, kae e se manavase eiloa au e uiga ki te māvae.


Why has opposition not prevented our preaching from being successful? 	 Kaia ne manuia ei te faiga o te ‵tou galuega talai faitalia a ‵tekemaiga?


Bouts of anger are often part of grieving, especially in cases of sudden, unexpected death. 	 A lagonaga kaitaua e masani o fai mo fai ne vaega o te loto mafatia, maise eiloa māfai ne mate fakapoi.


(1 Corinthians 13:11) Avoid making your child your confidant or letting him or her act as a mediator or messenger between you and your ex-spouse. 	 (1 Kolinito 13:11) ‵Kalo keatea mai i te faipati atu o mea katoa ki tau tama io me e fai ne koe e pelā me se avefekau i te va o koe mo tau avaga mua.


By Way of Review 	 E iloa pefea ne te kau fakaekegina me ko maua ne latou te kalagāga faka-te-lagi? 9.


What can we learn from faithful servants of Jehovah who stayed neutral? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne koe mai taviniga fakamaoni a Ieova kolā ne tumau i te sē ‵kau atu ki se feitu?


By taking in further knowledge of Jehovah and his rewards for “those earnestly seeking him,” you can strengthen your faith in God. 	 Mai te mauaga o te iloaga ‵loto e uiga ki a Ieova mo tena taui mō “tino kolā e salasala ki a ia,” ka fakamalosi aka i ei tou fakatuanaki ki te Atua.


32 Who Is Qualified to Rule Mankind? 	 ‵Teke Atu ki ‘Mea se Aogā’


Notice that Satan is said to be “misleading the entire inhabited earth.” 	 Onoono me e fai mai i a Satani “ne fakaloiloi ne ia te lalolagi kātoa.”


(Psalm 41:1-3) How can the psalmist’s words help us to comfort ailing fellow believers? 	 (Salamo 41:1-3) E fesoasoani mai pefea a pati a te faisalamo ke fakamafanafana atu ki taina tali‵tonu kolā e ma‵saki?


Thus, the memory of our loved ones need not be stained with revulsion toward God or with fear of the unknown. 	 Tela la, a te mafaufau ki ‵tou tino pele e se ‵tau o fai i ei ke ‵kalo keatea tatou mai te Atua io me ma‵taku i te sē iloa atu o fakamatalaga ‵tonu e uiga ki tino ‵mate.


Indeed, “he felt pity for them, because they were skinned and thrown about like sheep without a shepherd.” 	 A te tonuga loa, “ne tupu ake ei tona loto alofa mō latou, me ko se toka olotou loto i te seai o se tino e fesoasoani atu, ko pelā mo mamoe e seai se lotou tino tausi.”


In what areas can a husband and a wife analyze themselves? 	 I auala fea e mafai ei ne se tagata mo se fafine avaga o iloilo ifo ki a laua eiloa?


Guided by God’s Word When Alone 	 Ke Takitakigina ne te Muna a te Atua i Taimi e Nofo Tokotasi ei Koe


It is not a prayer for surplus provisions. 	 E se ‵talo atu tatou ke fakauke ‵tou mea e maua.


(Ps. 55:2-5) Nevertheless, he did not allow anxiety to destroy his confidence in Jehovah. 	 (Sala. 55:2-5) E tigā i ei, ne seki talia eiloa ne Tavita a tena manavase ke fakaseaoga ei a tena loto talitonu ki a Ieova.


“Happy are those whose lawless deeds have been pardoned and whose sins have been covered,” wrote Paul. 	 “Amutia a latou kolā ko fakamagalogina olotou amio ma‵sei, mo olotou agasala foki ko fakapulougina,” ko muna a Paulo.


After all, how can one know what is in another person’s heart? 	 A te tonuga loa, e mafai pefea o iloa ne te suā tino a mea i te loto o te suā tino?


What will help children to stay calm? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani atu ki tamaliki ke ‵nofo filemu?


Pontius Pilate asked Jesus: “Are you the King of the Jews?” 	 Ne ‵sili atu a Ponitio Pilato ki a Iesu: “A koe ko te tupu o tino Iutaia?”


David knew that obeying and trusting in God would bring happiness and many blessings, while ignoring God would earn him God’s disfavor. 	 Ne iloa ne Tavita me i te fakalogo mo te talitonu ki te Atua e maua mai i ei te fiafia mo fakamanuiaga e uke, kae ko te sē amanaia ki te Atua e fai fua ei ke se talia a ia ne te Atua.


• What promises help us to endure? 	 • Ne a folafolaga e fesoasoani mai ke tumau tatou i te kufaki?


What if this messenger makes “entreaty to God that he may take pleasure in him”? 	 Kae e a māfai e fakamolemole atu te agelu tenei ke “fakasao . . . a ia”?


Despite the challenges, Bible printing remained a priority for some of the royal family. 	 Faitalia te uke o tulaga faiga‵ta, ne tumau eiloa a te ‵lomiga o Tusi Tapu mo fai se mea e tulaga muamua i nisi tino o te kāiga o tupu.


A reference work for Bible translators says that this expression can mean “to go as they pleased” or “to do as they themselves thought best.” 	 E fai mai se fakamatalaga fakaopoopo mō tino ‵fuli Tusi Tapu i te tugāpati e fakauiga loa ki te “olo ki te mea telā e fia‵fia latou ki ei” io me “ke fai te mea telā ne mafaufau latou me e ‵lei.”


(Matthew 28:19, 20; Mark 13:10) To accomplish this work, the organization has kept before us the importance of expanding our ministry. 	 (Mataio 28:19, 20; Maleko 13:10) Ke fakataunu te galuega tenei, ko oti ne tumau eiloa te fakapotopotoga i te faka‵mafa mai ki a tatou a te tāua o te fakalauefaatuga o ‵tou galuega.


How vital it is that we build strong friendships by communicating openly and forgiving one another freely! 	 Se mea tāua ke ati aka ne tatou a taugasoa ma‵losi mai i te fesokotaki atu faeloa i so se taimi mo te fakatau fakamagalo!


And why should we be appreciative, even if those around us are unthankful? 	 Kae kaia e ‵tau ei o loto fakafetai tatou faitalia me e se fai penā a tino i ‵tou tafa?


The prophet Jeremiah repeatedly exhorted Zedekiah to leave his bad ways, but the king refused to be disciplined. 	 Ne fakamalosi atu faeloa a te pelofeta ko Ielemia ki a Setekaia ke tiaki ana auala ma‵sei, kae ne ‵teke atu eiloa a te tupu ki polopolokiga konā.


The names have been changed. 	 Ko oti ne ‵fuli a igoa.


Rather than try to make excuses for oral sex, they understand that Scripturally it is fornication, por·neiʹa, and they train their conscience accordingly.*—Acts 21:25; 1 Corinthians 6:18; Ephesians 5:3. 	 I lō te taumafai o fai ne fakamasakoga mō te fakaaogāga o te gutu, e malamalama latou me e fakasino atu te Tusi Tapu ki te mea tenā me se finalalolagi, por·neiʹa, kae e akoako ne latou olotou loto lagona ke mo a e talia ne latou te faifaiga tenei.*—Galuega 21:25; 1 Kolinito 6:18; Efeso 5:3.


WHAT ELSE CAN WE LEARN FROM THE BIBLE? 	 NE A NISI MEA E MAFAI O TAULOTO MAI TE TUSI TAPU?


How do elders benefit from paying attention to what Christ says to the congregations? 4 The “stars” are in Jesus’ right hand—within his power, control, favor, and protection. 	 4 E taofi aka ne Iesu a “fetu” konā i tena lima fakaatamai ko tena uiga e ‵nofo latou mai lalo i tena pulega, takitakiga mo tena puipuiga.


All he had worked for disappeared, and his true mettle was tested by pain, anguish, and frustration. 	 Ne ‵galo katoa a mea kolā ne galue malosi a ia ke maua, kae ne tofotofogina ana uiga ‵tonu e auala i logo‵maega, te tigāina mo te fanoanoa.


He learned that the dead do not suffer. 	 Ne iloa aka ne ia me e se logo‵mae a tino ‵mate.


IN THESE dark days, many people see little cause for rejoicing. 	 Kafai e oko atu a fakalavelave ki a latou io me ki olotou tino pele, kāti e ‵pau eiloa olotou lagonaga mo te tagata mua ko Iopu telā ne fai mai penei: “A tatou katoa ne fanau mai e vaivai kae seai se mea e mafai o fai.


Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, and to walk in modesty with your God!”—MIC. 6:8. 	 Ke fai fua te mea tonu, ke fiafia ki te fakamaoni, kae sasale mo te loto maulalo fakatasi mo tou Atua!”—MIKA 6:8, NW.


(Read Romans 14:12.) 	 (Faitau te Loma 14:12.)


Imitate Jesus’ Example of Wisdom 	 Fakaakoako ki te Poto o Iesu


How did David recover spiritually? 	 Ne toe faka‵lei aka pefea a Tavita i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


Instead, we ‘always pursue what is good toward others.’—1 Thess. 5:15. 	 I lō te fai penā, e taumafai malosi tatou o ‘fai a mea ‵lei ki nisi tino.’—1 Tesalonia 5:15.


11 Love for fellow humans will deter you from engaging in sexual misconduct. 	 11 A te alofa ki nisi tino e taofi aka ei koe mai te faiga o amioga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau.


Fittingly, therefore, Proverbs 21:1 states: “A king’s heart is as streams of water in the hand of Jehovah. Everywhere that he delights to, he turns it.” 	 Tela la, e fetaui ‵lei eiloa a pati konei i te Faataoto 21:1: “A te Aliki e fakatonutonu ne ia a te mafaufau o te tupu, e pelā eiloa mo te fakatonu ne ia te auala e ‵tau o ‵tafe ki ei se vaitafe.”


13 The accuracy of those statements is seen in the historical record of Acts. 	 13 E lavea atu a te tonu o pati konā i tala i te tusi ko Galuega.


What Scriptural counsel helps us to “flee from fornication”? 	 Kae e ‵tau o tau‵tali atu tatou ki fakamasauaga i tena Muna.


13 Many years later, the apostle Paul told his fellow Christians: “You were once darkness, but you are now light in connection with the Lord. 	 13 I te fia o tausaga mai tua ifo, ne fai atu a te apositolo ko Paulo ki ana taina Kelisiano: “A koutou ne ‵nofo muamua i te pouliga, kae nei ko ‵nofo koutou i te mainaga, i te mea ko oti koutou ne fai mo tino o te Aliki.


(1 Corinthians 7:10, 11; see The Secret of Family Happiness, pages 160-1, published by Jehovah’s Witnesses.) 	 (1 Kolinito 7:10, 11; ke onoono ki te tusi ko The Secret of Family Happiness, te itulau e 160-161, telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova.)


(John 5:28, 29) According to this promise, those in the memorial tombs—those who are in Jehovah’s memory—will be resurrected. 	 (Ioane 5:28, 29) E ‵tusa mo te folafolaga tenei, ko latou katoa kolā e i loto i tanuga—ko tino kolā e masaua ne Ieova—ka toe‵tu mai.


11 If you have found yourself struggling to be humble, you are not alone. 	 11 Kafai e faigatā ki a koe ke loto maulalo, e se ko koe fua tokotasi e fai penā.


However, since the job would diminish her focus on the ministry, she turned down this lucrative offer. 	 Kae ona ko te mea ka fai ne tena galuega ke mu‵tana ana taimi i te galuega talai, ne seki talia ei ne ia te tofiga ‵togi ‵lei tenā.


That is the ability to see into a matter, to discern or grasp the connections between its parts and the whole. 	 Ko te mafai o maina i se mea, ke iloa io me matea ne koe te auala e fetaui ei a vaega takitasi konā mo te mea kātoa.


In the 13th chapter of Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians—in what has been called the “Psalm of Love”—the apostle explains how love builds up. 	 I te mataupu e 13 o te tusi muamua a Paulo ki te kau Kolinito—telā ne taku ki te “Salamo o te Alofa”—ne fakamatala mai ne te apositolo a te auala e ati aka ei te alofa.


But the vast majority of natural Israel rejected Jesus. 	 Kae ne ‵teke atu te tokoukega o tino Isalaelu faka-te-foitino ki a Iesu.


Abraham viewed people as Jehovah does 	 E momea aka pefea ne tatou a te magoi o te ‵tou galuega talai?


DO YOU believe that Jehovah is the only true God? 	 E MATA, e talitonu koe me i a Ieova ko te Atua tonu fua e tokotasi?


May we, like Enoch, walk with God, although we live in turbulent times. 	 Ke na fai tatou pelā mo Enoka, telā ne sa‵sale fakatasi mo te Atua, e tiga eiloa e ola tatou i taimi faiga‵ta konei.


(Revelation 2:7, 10; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17) Jesus grants these victorious ones the privilege “to eat of the tree of life” in the heavenly “paradise of God.” 	 (Fakaasiga 2:7, 10; 1 Tesalonia 4:14-17) E talia ne Iesu ke taulia a tino manumalo konā ke “‵kai ki te fuaga o te lakau o te ola” i te palataiso faka-te-lagi o te Atua.


How did Noah use his time after receiving his commission from Jehovah, and why? 	 I te otiga ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki a Noa se galuega fakapito ke fai, ne fakaaoga pefea ne Noa ana taimi, kae kaia ne fakaaoga ei ne ia penā?


The same is true with regard to his ability to raise the dead and prevent natural disasters. 	 E penā foki tena malosi ke toe faka‵tu mai a tino ‵mate kae taofi a fakalavelave ‵tupu o te natula.


(1 Samuel 13:6, 7) Certainly, it is not wrong to take the initiative when circumstances warrant it.* Remember, though, that Jehovah can read hearts and perceive our innermost motives. 	 (1 Samuelu 13:6, 7) E tonu, e se se mea masei ke gasuesue māfai e isi se fakalavelave.* Kae masaua la, e iloa ne Ieova a mea i ‵tou loto kae e maina foki a ia i ‵tou ‵kanoloto.


10 Noah, his wife, his sons, and their wives may have worked on building the ark for some 50 years. 	 10 A Noa, tena avaga, ana tama tagata, mo olotou avaga kāti ne ga‵lue i te faitega o te vaka toeitiiti ko kātoa te 50 tausaga.


Do not put it off! 	 Ke mo a ma tuku ki te suā taimi!


WEEK OF NOVEMBER 28, 2016–DECEMBER 4, 2016 	 TE VAIASO I A NOVEMA 28, 2016-TESEMA 4, 2016


Before long, though, a number have regretted that decision. 	 E seki leva, kae ko sala‵mo a nisi tino ki te ikuga tenā ne fai.


Even the king of Nineveh repented.—Jonah 3:1-6. 	 Ke oko foki eiloa ki te tupu o Nineva, ne salamo foki a ia.—Iona 3:1-6.


In fact, those eyewitnesses were willing to die rather than deny what they had seen.—1 Corinthians 15:17-19. 	 A te tonuga loa, ne fia‵fia atu a tino konā o ‵mate i lō te fakafiti ne latou a mea kolā ne ‵kilo olotou mata ki ei.—1 Kolinito 15:17-19.


Apart from their God-given duty to guide you, your Christian parents are likely the most qualified to act as your advisers. 	 I tafa o te la tiute mai te Atua ke fakatonutonu ne laua a koe, a ou mātua Kelisiano ko toe tino ‵tau eiloa ke fai pelā me ne tino e fautua ki a koe.


In that way, we hope to help them to become Christ’s disciples. 	 I te auala tenā, e fakamoe‵moe tatou ke fesoasoani atu ki a latou ke fai pelā me ne soko o Keliso.


Thus, when elders need to speak with an individual accused of serious sin, they must thoroughly investigate the matter to obtain all the facts. 	 Tela la, kafai e ‵tau o fai‵pati a toeaina ki se tino telā ne fakailoa mai ne te suā tino me ne fai ne ia se agasala matagā, e ‵tau mo latou o fai se sukesukega māea ki te fakalavelave ke maua a fakamatalaga ‵tonu katoa.


The fight is on between them, and we will be on the winning side only if we keep in step with Jehovah’s organization. 	 Ko fai nei te taua i te va o te avā fakapotopotoga konā, kae ka ‵nofo atu tatou i te feitu manumalo māfai e tumau faeloa tatou i te gasolo atu ki mua fakatasi mo te fakapotopotoga a Ieova.


He was eager and willing to learn from the true God. 	 Ne loto finafinau kae loto fiafia o tauloto mai i te Atua tonu.


THE story is not a pretty one. 	 A TE tala e se se tala gali.


That is the approach reflected in the “Gospel of Judas.” 	 E fakavae a te “Tusi a Iuta” ki te talitonuga tenei.


After the elders had corrected him and helped him to regain a clear conscience, he said: “I felt that I could breathe again. 	 Mai tua o te fakatonutonuga o tou tagata ne toeaina kae fesoasoani atu ke toe maua se loto lagona ‵ma, ne fai mai a ia: “Ne mafaufau au me ko mafai o toe mānava faka‵lei au.


He reflects on the verses and thinks: ‘Jehovah sees the bad things people do even in private. 	 Ne mafaufau tou tagata ki fuaiupu konā kae fai ifo ki a ia eiloa, penei: ‘E lavea ne Ieova a mea ma‵sei e fai ne tino ke oko foki eiloa ki mea e fai ‵funa ne latou.


The end result, much to his regret, was crime and prison. 	 Te ikuga, ne salamo valevale a ia ona ko te mea ne takitaki atu ei a ia ki faiga o amioga ma‵sei mo te pei atu ki te falepuipui.


(Read Isaiah 65:21-25.) 	 (Faitau te Isaia 65:21-25.)


In the Bible, the word “soul” refers to the entire person. 	 I te Tusi Tapu, a te pati “foitino” e fakasino atu ki te tino.


The only person who could do this—and more—is Jesus Christ. 	 A te tino fua e tokotasi telā ne mafai ne ia o fai te mea tenei—mo nisi mea aka foki e uke—ko Iesu Keliso.


They spoke in foreign languages and prophesied, not necessarily making predictions but speaking forth Scriptural truths. 	 Ne fai‵pati latou ki ‵gana fakaa‵tea kae ‵valo atu foki, kae ne fai‵pati latou ki muna‵tonu mai te Tusi Tapu.


Perhaps you could select a few key texts that explain what God’s Kingdom is and how it will solve specific problems that concern people in your neighborhood. 	 Kāti e mafai o filifili aka ne koe a nai tusi siki tāua kolā e fakamatala mai i ei a mea e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua mo te auala ka faka‵lei aka ei a nisi fakalavelave kolā e manava‵se ki ei a tino i ou tafa.


The branches collectively represent “the full number” of those included in the secondary part of Abraham’s seed. 	 A kaula ko “tino katoa” kolā e aofia i te lua o vaega o te fanau a Apelaamo.


According to one encyclopedia, there are currently 9,900 religions worldwide, some of which span the globe and have millions of members. 	 E ‵tusa mo te encyclopedia e tasi, e ‵tusa nei mo te 9,900 a lotu i te lalolagi kātoa, kae ko salalau atu a nisi lotu konā ki nisi vaega o te lalolagi mo te fia miliona o tino ko ‵kau ki ei.


Slander is a false, malicious, and defamatory statement about someone. 	 A te gutu fatufatu, se faiga o se fakamatalaga ‵se, masei, kae matagā e uiga ki se tino.


Some years have passed, and with renewed strength Anne is again zealously serving Jehovah with a good conscience. 	 Ona ko te malosi fou ko maua ne ia, ko toe tavini atu nei a Anne mo te loto finafinau ki Ieova fakatasi mo se loto lagona ‵lei.


It refers to anything that makes a person seem weighty or important to others. 	 E fakasino atu ki so se mea telā e fai i ei ke ofo tatou i se tino io me tāua malosi ki nisi tino.


Do you think that the obligatory nature of the sacrifice would have made a difference to a person’s willingness and attitude in offering it? 	 Ona ko te faifaiga tenei se mea eiloa e ‵tau o fai, e mata, ka faigata ke ofo atu ne se tino Isalaelu a te taulaga tenā mo te loto fiafia?


Rather, the Bible emphasizes the ransom that Christ provided by his death and resurrection to heaven. 	 I lō te fai penā, e faka‵mafa mai i te Tusi Tapu a te togiola telā ne fai ne Iesu e auala i tena mate mo tena toe fakatuakaga ki te lagi.


The fulfillment of Bible prophecy indicates that the Messianic Kingdom was established in heaven in 1914.* Is it, therefore, still appropriate for us to pray for that Kingdom to “come”? 	 E fakaasi mai i valoaga faka-te-Tusi Tapu kolā ko oti ne fakataunu me ne fakatu aka te Malo faka-Mesia i te lagi i te 1914.* E mata, koi ‵tau eiloa o ‵talo tatou ke “oko mai” a te Malo tenā?


Satan is mentioned by that name only 18 times in the Hebrew Scriptures but more than 30 times in the Christian Greek Scriptures. 	 A te igoa tenei Satani ne sae mai fua faka-18 taimi i te Tusi Tapu i te ‵gana Epelu kae sili atu mo te 30 taimi i te Tusi Tapu i te ‵gana Eleni.


True, he knew that he must offer his life as a legal requirement to satisfy his Father’s standard of justice. 	 E tonu, ne iloa ne ia me e ‵tau o tuku atu tena olaga e ‵tusa mo mea tau tulafono ke fakataunu ei a te tulaga fai mea tonu o tena Tamana.


10 In a Christian household, what can help family members to treat one another with kindness and goodness? 	 10 Ne a mea e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki se kāiga Kelisiano ke fakaasi atu te mataalofa mo te ‵lei ki tino i loto i te kāiga?


After being enthroned in heaven, Jesus would return in the sense of focusing his royal attention on the earth. 	 Mai tua o tena fakasopoga i te lagi, ne foki mai eiloa a Iesu mai te fakasagaifoga o tena pulega fakatupu ki te lalolagi.


• How can a husband imitate the Fine Shepherd? 	 • E mafai pefea o fakaakoako se tagata avaga ki te Tausi Mamoe ‵Lei?


Does this not make you wonder if all these different ways of worship are equally acceptable to God? 	 E mata, e se fai ne te mea tenei ke mafaufau koe me e talia ne te Atua a auala kese‵kese katoa konei ke tapuaki atu ei ki a ia?


Just before giving this prayer, Jesus said: “When praying, do not say the same things over and over again, just as the people of the nations do, for they imagine they will get a hearing for their use of many words.”—Matthew 6:7. 	 Mai mua malie faeloa o tuku atu ne ia te ‵talo tenei, ne fai atu Iesu: “Kafai e ‵talo koutou, sa fakaukeuke io me fakafoki‵foki otou pati, ke pelā mo te amioga a tino o fenua fakaatea, me fai mai te lotou manatu me ko te uke o muna, ko te talia tenā o te ‵talo.”—Mataio 6:7.


(1 Corinthians 10:13) “For all things I have the strength by virtue of him who imparts power to me,” wrote the apostle Paul. 	 (1 Kolinito 10:13) Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Paulo, penei: “E mafai ne au o fai a mea katoa konā, ona ko te fakamalosi mai o Keliso ki a au.


Consider Alice, who moved from India to England. 	 Ke mafaufau ki a Alice, telā ne vau mai i Initia o nofo i Egelani.


However, Eunice was determined to keep Jehovah her main focus. 	 Kae ne fakaiku aka ne Eunice ke tumau eiloa tena saga tonu atu ki a Ieova.


“I Felt Regret” 	 “Ne Lagona ne Au te Salamō”


Explain how Scriptural advice can help us in times of trial or temptation. 	 Fakamatala mai te auala e fesoasoani mai ei a fautuaga i te Tusi Tapu ki a tatou i taimi o tofotofoga mo fakaosoosoga.


Only Jehovah provides this understanding by means of his holy spirit. 	 Ko Ieova fua e tuku mai ne ia te malamalama tenei e auala i tena agaga tapu.


“Understand, O son of man, that the vision is for the time of the end.”—DANIEL 8:17. 	 “Te tama a te tagata, e tau koe o malamalama i te fakaasiga tena e fakauiga ki mea ka tupu i te gataga o te lalolagi.” —TANIELU 8:17.


Rather than resign yourself to an unfulfilling marriage, why not resolve to do something about it? 	 I lō te talia fua ke nofo atu koe i se fakaipoipoga penā, kaia e se gasuesue ei koe o fai se faiga ki ei?


“Have you come to know the statutes of the heavens, or could you put its authority in the earth? 	 “E iloa ne koe a tulafono o te lagi, kae e mafai ne koe o fakaaoga ke aoga ki te lalolagi?


3:17—In what way was the ground cursed, and for how long? 	 3:17—I te auala fea ne fakamalaia ei te laukele, kae pefea foki te leva?


“I can no longer stand my mate’s annoying habits.” 	 “Ko se toe mafai ne au o fakafesagai atu ki faifaiga faka‵mae loto a toku avaga.”


They were able to communicate with him personally, worship him, and be blessed by him. 	 Ne mafai eiloa o fesokotaki atu lāua ki a ia, tapuaki atu ki a ia, kae fakamanuia ne ia.


Those signs can be evidence of maturity, dignity, and inner beauty. 	 E mafai o fai a failoga konā mo fakamaoniga o te matua, te ‵malu, mo te taulekaleka o te loto.


12 Being imperfect, all of us sin. 	 12 Ona ko te tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa, a tatou katoa e agasala.


12 In Israel, the education of children by their parents was a high priority. 	 12 I Isalaelu, a te akoakoga o tama‵liki ne olotou mātua se tiute tāua ‵ki telā e ‵tau o fakamuamua.


A teenager, however, may not accept parental advice as readily as he did when he was younger. 	 Kāti ka se ‵pau te faigofie ke talia ne se talavou a pati polopoloki mai ana mātua e pelā mo te taimi koi foliki ei a ia.


(Ephesians 4:28) “Do not be misled. . . . 	 (Efeso 4:28) “Ke se fakaloiloigina koutou. . . .


(Psalm 1:1-3) In addition, Jehovah sees your efforts and demonstrates his appreciation for your faithfulness. 	 (Salamo 1:1-3) E sē gata i ei, e lavea ne Ieova au taumafaiga kae e fakaasi mai foki ne ia tena loto fakafetai ona ko tou fakamaoni.


What is implied by the admonition to “boast in Jehovah”? 	 Se a te uiga o te fakamalosiga ki a tatou ke “fakamatamata i a Ieova”?


He wrote: “My beloved ones, in the way that you have always obeyed, not during my presence only, but now much more readily during my absence, keep working out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”—Phil. 2:12. 	 Ne tusi atu a ia: “Taugasoa pele, e pelā mo te otou faka‵logo mai ki a au i aso ne fakatasi ei tatou, se mea e ‵tau ke faka‵logo mai koutou ki a au, ka koi galo au mai i a koutou. Ga‵lue mo te ma‵taku mo te polepole, ko te mea ke katoatoa te otou fakaolataga.”—Filipi 2:12.


Let us, then, never neglect the reminder Paul gave to the Christians in Ephesus: “I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, entreat you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, with complete lowliness of mind and mildness.”—Ephesians 4:1, 2. 	 Ke se manatu ma‵ma eiloa tatou ki fakamasauaga a Paulo ne tuku atu ki Kelisiano i Efeso, penei: “Tela la, ko fakamolemole atu au, ko te pagota mō te Aliki, ke ‵tau koutou o ola i te olaga ne kalagagina ei koutou, i te loto malalo mo te filemu.”—Efeso 4:1, 2.


Economic growth in many countries moved ahead at a pace that appeared to be leading to global prosperity. 	 Ne gasolo aka ki luga te maumea o atufenua e uke i te makini telā e foliga mai me ka iku atu ki te maumea o te lalolagi kātoa.


(Proverbs 27:11) Let us encourage other Christians to endure persecution and, as a result, have the continual “privilege of fearlessly rendering sacred service to [Jehovah] with loyalty and righteousness before him all our days”—even forever.—Luke 1:68, 69, 74, 75. 	 Ke tapu kae ke amio‵tonu foki tatou i ona mata, i aso katoa o te ‵tou olaga”—ke oko eiloa ki te se-gata-mai.—Luka 1:68, 69, 74, 75.


Accurate knowledge of Jehovah and his purposes—the opposite of ignorance and superstition—is the key to gaining true protection. 	 A te iloaga tonu e uiga ki a Ieova mo ana fuafuaga, telā e ‵kese mai te sē maina mo manatu va‵lea, ko te auala e maua ei a te puipuiga tonu.


No entrenched thing is stronger than that message. 	 E seai eiloa se mea e silia atu tena malosi i te fekau tenā.


‘This marriage cannot be saved,’ others may conclude. 	 Kae kāti ka fakaiku aka ne nisi tino ‘ko se mafai o toe faka‵lei aka te ma fakaipoipoga.’


In fact, he invites you to call on him. 	 E tonu, e ‵kami mai ne ia koe ke kalaga atu ki a ia.


Instead, they had to wander for some four decades in a “great and fear-inspiring wilderness.” 	 I lō te ulu atu ki ei, ne takase‵se fua latou i se fasefulu tausaga “i te vao lasi kae fakamataku.”


5 The first-century Christians understood that “God is not partial, but in every nation the man that fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.” 	 5 Ne malamalama a Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua me “i te Atua e se fakailoga tino. So se tino o so se fenua e mataku ki te Atua, kae amiotonu foki, e talia faeloa a ia ne te Atua.”


It is God’s Word, the Bible. 	 Ko te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu.


On what basis could sincere people question church teachings during the first few centuries of our Common Era? 	 Ne mafai pefea o fakafesili ne tino fakamaoni a akoakoga a lotu i nai senitenali kamata o ‵tou aso nei?


The shepherd solicitously guards the mother during her helpless moments and picks up the lamb and carries it to the fold. 	 E puipui ne te tausi mamoe mo te atafai a te mātua i te taimi faigatā tenā kae sapai aka ne ia te tamā mamoe o avatu ki te lulu mamoe.


(Ephesians 6:11-13) This is not the time to lose our sense of urgency regarding the times in which we live! 	 (Efeso 6:11-13) E se tenei te taimi ke puli atu i a tatou te tāua o aso konei ko ola tatou i ei!


How did Rachel find the emotional and physical strength to continue battling against circumstances that were discouraging but completely beyond her control? 	 Ne maua pefea ne Lasela a te lagonaga mo te malosi faka-te-fotino ke tumau a ia i te taua atu ki se tulaga fakaloto vāivāi penā kae ko tō siliga foki mo te mea e mafai ne ia o kufaki?


14 The transformation involves what we are inside, so to bring it about, we need something that can penetrate the surface, reaching deep inside us. 	 14 A te ‵fuliga e aofia i ei a mea i loto i ‵tou loto, tela la, ko te mea ke aumai ki tua, e manakogina se mea telā e mafai o ‵suki ke ‵goto ki loto i ‵tou loto.


8 The other sheep companions of the congregation of anointed Christians prove their faith in various ways. 	 8 E fakamaoni atu ne taugasoa o Kelisiano fakaekegina, kolā ko nisi mamoe i te fakapotopotoga a te lotou fakatuanaki i auala kese‵kese.


(Jas. 1:5) Do you believe this inspired statement? 	 (Iakopo 1:5) E mata, e talitonu koe ki te fakamatalaga fakaosofia tenei?


But by the third century, certain influential clerics, enamored of the trinitarian teaching of pagan Greek philosopher Plato, began recasting God to fit the Trinitarian formula. 	 Kae i te tolu o senitenali, ne ‵fuli a fakamatalaga e uiga ki te Atua ke fai mo fai se Tolutasi, ne faifeau lauiloa kolā ne tali‵tonu ki akoakoga a te tino Eleni fapaupau ko Palato e uiga ki te Tolutasi.


But the name of the person reminds us of everything we know about him. 	 Kae ko te igoa o te tino e fakamasaua mai i ei ki a tatou a mea katoa e uiga ki te tino tenā.


17 A third way in which Jehovah’s organization has moved ahead has to do with organizational refinements. 	 A ou tino pule ka se toe pule fakasaua ki a koe; ka fai ne au latou ke pule mo te fai mea tonu mo te filemu.”


‘I do not mean for it to be hard on you,’ Paul assured them. 	 ‘E se manako au o fakafi‵ta koutou,’ ne fakatalitonu atu a Paulo ki a latou.


Clearly, we need to take a closer look at what it takes to be truly happy. 	 Telā la, e mautinoa eiloa me e ‵tau o iloilo faka‵lei ne tatou te mea telā e fai i ei ke fia‵fia tonu tatou.


The Bible offers solid advice for dealing with our problems, yet it is far more than a mere self-help book. 	 E tuku mai i te Tusi Tapu a pati fakatonutonu mautinoa ke fakafesagai atu ki ‵tou fakalavelave, kae e se ko ia se tusi telā e tuku mai ei a manatu fesoasoani o tino.


5 The provision of holy spirit was not limited to the first century. 	 5 Ne seki tuku atu fua ki tino i te senitenali muamua a te agaga tapu.


Says Marelius, now aged 29: “Convention talks and interviews about pioneering moved me to think about expanding my service.” 	 Muna a Marelius telā ko 29 nei ana tausaga: “Ne fakamalosi mai a lāuga mo fakasau‵talaga i fono e uiga ki te galuega fakapaenia ke mafaufau au ki te auala e mafai ei o fakalauefa atu taku taviniga.”


15 Again, some have not yet dedicated themselves to Jehovah and been baptized. 	 15 A ko nisi tino e seki tuku atu latou ki a Ieova kae papatiso.


Once the trials began, that was no longer possible. 	 I te taimi ne kamata ei a fakalavelave, ne seki toe mafai o fai a mea konā.


Thus we see the close relationship between advancing to Christian maturity and gaining “oneness in the faith and in the accurate knowledge of the Son of God.” 	 Tela la, e lavea ne tatou a te fesokotakiga pili i te va o te gasolo atu ki mua i te matua faka-Kelisiano mo te ‘tasi i te fakatuanaki mo te iloaga tonu o te Tama a te Atua.’


He kindly said, “Stop being afraid” and then told Peter of the exciting work of disciple-making in which he would take part. 	 Ne faipati atu a ia mo te alofa, penei, “Sa mataku” kae fakamatala atu ei ne ia ki a Petelu a te galuega gali, ko te faiga o soko telā ka fai ne ia.


5 After Jesus’ death and resurrection, light from God shone more brightly than before. 	 5 Ko oti ne mate a Iesu kae ne toetu mai, kae ne momea aka te fakamaina mai o te mainaga.


Instead, Jehovah was their share, for they had the great privilege of serving him 	 Kae ne fai a Ieova e pelā me ko te lotou ola, me ne maua ne latou se tauliaga sili i te tavini atu ki a ia


This will help you to train your “perceptive powers” and to develop discernment. 	 Ka fesoasoani atu a te mea tenei ke mafai o ‘iloa ne koe te mea ‵lei mai te mea masei’ kae ke ati aka foki i ei te poto.


By all means, let us apply their advice and thus experience the happiness of “the man in fear of Jehovah.”—Psalm 112:1. 	 Ke na fakagalue aka ne tatou a polopolokiga konā kae ke lagona foki ne tatou a te fiafia o “te tino telā e mataku ki [a Ieova].”—Salamo 112:1.


God and his promises were so real to Moses that he demonstrated extraordinary courage and endurance. 	 Ne fai te Atua e pelā me se tino tonu ki a ia, kae ne iloa ne ia me i folafolaga katoa a te Atua e fakataunu tonu eiloa.


Do not let it scare you or embarrass you! 	 Ke mo a ma talia ne koe te mea tenā ke fai ei koe ke mataku io me ke ma!


As Daniel’s prophecy shows, God’s Kingdom will soon rule over the whole earth. 	 E pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te valoaga a Tanielu, ko pili o pule mai te Malo o te Atua ki te lalolagi kātoa.