9 In these momentous times, how can we show that we are paying “more than the usual attention” to spiritual things? 	 9 I taimi faiga‵ta konei, e fakaasi atu pefea ne tatou a te ‵tou ‘‵saga tonu atu’ ki mea faka-te-agaga?


No. 5 When Loved One Dies, No. 3 	 Kafai ko Mate se Tino Pele, Napa 3


Could we place ourselves in the hands of anyone else who could care for us more lovingly? 	 E mata, e mafai o tuku atu ne tatou a tatou eiloa ki lima o so se tino telā e mafai o sili atu tena tausi mai ki a tatou mo te alofa?


That day began at sunset because the Hebrew days ran from sunset to sunset. 	 Ne kamata te aso tenā i te ‵toga o te la, i te aso o te kau Epelu e kamata mai te ‵toga o te la ki te ‵toga o te mata o te la i te suā aso.


How do we speak about someone we love? 	 E fai‵pati atu pefea tatou e uiga ki se tino telā e a‵lofa tatou ki ei?


6 Modesty and humility are closely linked traits. 	 6 E isi eiloa se sokoga o te agamalu ki te loto maulalo.


“Some think that I have wasted my talents,” she relates, “but they recognize that I am happy, and they admire the principles by which I live my life. 	 Ne fai mai tou fafine, “E mafau‵fau a nisi tino me ko fakamāumāu ne au oku taleni,” ne fai mai tou fafine, “kae e lavea ne latou me e fiafia eiloa au, kae e āva latou ki fakatakitakiga kolā e fakagalue ne au i toku olaga.


We should also regularly study and meditate on God’s Word, allowing its principles to guide our dealings with others and the choices and decisions we make. 	 E ‵tau foki o tumau tatou i te sukesuke mo te mafau‵fau ‵loto ki te Muna a te Atua, mai te taliaga o ana akoakoga fakavae ke takitaki ei ‵tou faifaiga ki nisi tino mo filifiliga mo fakaikuga kolā e fai ne tatou.


(Job 2:11-13; 8:2-6; 22:2, 3) However, through all this suffering, Job refused to give up his integrity. 	 (Iopu 2:11-13; 8:2-6; 22:2, 3) Kae faitalia te logo‵mae, ne tumau eiloa a Iopu i te fakamaoni.


What were the circumstances surrounding the composing of Psalm 56? 	 Ne a mea ne ‵tupu ne ala ei o ‵fatu te Salamo 56?


13 Whether we are baptized Christians or are individuals just beginning to learn about God and his purposes, we can find great comfort in the written Word of God. 	 13 Faitalia me e fai tatou e pelā me ne Kelisiano ko oti ne papatiso io me ne tino kolā ko kamata o tauloto a mea e uiga ki te Atua mo ana fuafuaga, e maua eiloa ne tatou a fakamafanafanaga e uke mai te Muna tusia a te Atua.


(Josh. 23:12, 13) In the first century C.E., Christ’s followers needed to put up a vigorous fight to keep true worship free of corrupt teachings and attitudes. 	 (Iosua 23:12, 13) I te senitenali muamua T.A., ne ma‵nako a soko o Keliso ke taua malosi atu latou ke fakasaoloto te tapuakiga tonu mai akoakoga se aoga mo kilokiloga ma‵sei.


In today’s world, it is often popular to assume so. 	 I te lalolagi i aso nei, ko fai faeloa a te mea tenei e pelā me se mea tonu.


12, 13. In harmony with Philippians 1:7, what have Jehovah’s people done about their right to preach? 	 12, 13. E ‵tusa mo te Filipi 1:7, ne a mea ko oti ne fai ne tino o Ieova e uiga ki te lotou saolotoga ke talai atu?


Once your motive is clear and strong, you are ready to praise Jehovah enthusiastically. 	 Kafai ko manino ‵lei kae ma‵losi ou lagonaga i te feitu tenei, ko toka ‵lei ei koe o ‵viki atu ki a Ieova mo te loto finafinau.


(Read Psalm 95:8, 9.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 95:8, 9.)


For it is more beneficial to you for one of your members to be lost to you than for your whole body to be pitched into Gehenna.”—Matthew 5:29. 	 Me e sili atu eiloa manafai e galo se vaega o tou foitino i lō te ‵pei o tou foitino kātoa ki Kena.”—Mataio 5:29.


On that occasion, an ancient world was destroyed, yet our planet did not disappear. 	 I te taimi tenā, ne fakaseai atu i ei a te lalolagi mua, kae ko ‵tou paneta ne seki galo atu.


Such a selfish course leads to strife. 	 E iku atu a vaegā manakoga kaima‵nako penā ki taua.


How can we withstand trials or troubling situations? 	 E mafai pefea o tumau tatou i te fakamaoni i taimi o fakalavelave mo fakasauaga?


And, yes, Jehovah blessed the outcome in that case, showing his view of adultery. 	 Ao, ne fakamanuia ne Ieova te ikuga o te mea tenā, mai te fakaasiatuga o tena kilokiloga e uiga ki te mulilua.


(See box on page 21.) 	 (Ke onoono ki te pokisi i te itulau e 25.)


10 Paul’s letters bring to the fore the matter of very specific prayers. 	 10 E faka‵mafa mai i tusi a Paulo a te tāua o te faiga o ‵talo mautinoa.


8 We may often think and pray about ‘the entire association of our brothers in the world.’ (1 Peter 5:9) Or we may approach Jehovah about Christians and others in a region hit by a disaster or tragedy. 	 8 Kāti e mafau‵fau sāle tatou kae e ‵talo foki e uiga ki ‵tou “taina Kelisiano i te lalolagi katoa.” (1 Petelu 5:9) Io me kāti ka fai‵pati atu tatou ki a Ieova e uiga ki Kelisiano mo nisi tino aka kolā e ‵nofo atu i se koga telā ne tupu ei se mea fakafuasei io me se fakalavelave.


How can Christian parents make good use of the life stories recorded in The Watchtower? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaaogā faka‵lei ne mātua Kelisiano a tala e uiga ki olaga o tino kolā e ‵lomi i The Watchtower?


Why, then, take that first step? 	 E sili atu i te ‵lei ke se ‵kau atu ki tino amio masei i te kamataga, i ne?


They may be sincere about strong feelings that well up in their hearts. 	 E mafai o ‵tonu olotou lagonaga.


(Titus 1:2) Since he has promised all these wonderful things for the future, it would be prudent on our part to consider: Is it really possible for humans to live forever in the promised earthly Paradise? 	 (Tito 1:2) Ona ko te mea ne folafola mai ne ia a mea ‵gali katoa konei ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua, se mea poto ke mafau‵fau ifo tatou penei: E mata, e mafai eiloa o ola a tino ki te se-gata-mai i te lalolagi Palataiso telā ne folafola mai?


I looked spiritually strong, being at all the meetings and serving as an auxiliary pioneer a few times a year. 	 E foliga malosi au i te feitu faka-te-agaga, ‵kau faeloa ki fakatasiga kae paenia lagolago i nisi taimi i te tausaga.


At the same time, we will be protected and strengthened in many ways, as we will see in the following article. 	 E pefea kae kaia foki la e fakaasi ei ne Kelisiano olotou uiga filemu ki tino kolā e se ‵pau olotou talitonuga mo latou?


Why does the Devil bring persecution upon God’s servants? 	 Kaia e fakasauā ei ne te Tiapolo a tavini a te Atua?


[Picture on page 8] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 23]


12 Did You Know? 	 Ianuali 2-8, 2012


In time, she was reinstated in the congregation. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne toe fakafoki mai ei a ia ki loto i te fakapotopotoga.


Though mankind as a whole turned their back on the loving ways of Jehovah God, he did not abandon them. 	 E ui eiloa ne ‵teke katoatoa atu a te tokoukega o tino ki auala a‵lofa o Ieova te Atua, ne seki tiakina eiloa ne ia latou.


An increasing number of individuals of all ages confront mental and physical health problems. 	 Ko fanaka nei ki luga te aofaki o tino mai tupulaga kese‵kese kolā e fe‵paki mo fakalavelave i feitu tau te mafaufau mo masaki.


It is also possible for you to send donations directly to a legal entity that is used by Jehovah’s Witnesses in the country where you reside. 	 E mafai foki o avatu ‵tonu a meaalofa ki se akauni telā e fakaaoga ne Molimau a Ieova i mea tau tulafono i te fenua e nofo koe i ei.


“I Am With You All the Days” 	 “Au e Fakatasi Faeloa mo Koutou”


Newspaper headlines, television documentaries, and Internet Web pages are used to propagate untruths. 	 Ne fakaaoga foki a nusipepa, televise, mo te itaneti ke fakasalalau a tala sē ‵tonu.


As noted in paragraph 1, they “publicly declared that they were strangers and temporary residents in the land.” 	 E pelā mo te mea e matea ne tatou i te palakalafa 1, “ne folafola atu foki ne latou ki tino katoa i a latou ne fakaa‵lofa kae ne tino kolā e se ‵nofo tumau.”


“We’ve Outgrown That” 	 “Ko sē Fakatāua ne Tino”


(Ezek. 9:4-7) What does this vision teach us, and who is the man with the secretary’s inkhorn? 	 (Eseki. 9:4-7) Se a te mea e akoako mai ne te fakaasiga tenei ki a tatou, kae ko oi te tagata mo te mea tusitusi a te failautusi?


“But as Galatians 6:7 says, ‘God is not one to be mocked. 	 Kae e pelā mo te mea e fai mai i te Kalatia 6:7 “E seai se tino e mafai ne ia o fakavalea a te Atua.


Am I ambitious for authority now or as a future joint heir with Christ?’ 	 E mata, e fia fai tofi fua au i te vaitaimi nei io me i te taimi telā e pule mai i ei a Keliso i aso mai mua?’


2 Those whom Jehovah appoints to care for his flock have many reasons to be happy. 	 2 E uke ‵ki eiloa a pogai e ‵tau ei o fia‵fia a tino kolā e ‵tofi aka ne Ieova ke tausi atu ki tena lafu.


9 For instance, a Bible student may observe a single parent who puts forth great effort to come to the Kingdom Hall with her small children in tow. 	 9 E pelā me se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu telā e lavea ne ia se mātua taka telā e taumafai malosi ke o‵mai latou mo ana tama‵liki fo‵liki ki te Kingdom Hall.


(Acts 16:25-33) While on his second missionary tour, about 50 C.E., Paul visited Philippi. 	 (Galu. 16:25-33) I te lua o ana malaga fakamisionale, kāti i te 50 T.A., ne asi atu a Paulo ki Filipi.


What “new earth” already exists? 	 Se a “te lalolagi fou” telā ko oti ne tu mai?


Pride that arises from such things is improper and is displeasing to Jehovah.—Jeremiah 9:23; Acts 10:34, 35; 1 Corinthians 4:7; Galatians 5:26; 6:3, 4. 	 A te fakamatamata telā e māfua mai i vaegā mea penā, e se ‵lei kae e se fakafiafia atu foki ki a Ieova.—Ielemia 9:23; Galuega 10:34, 35; 1 Kolinito 4:7; Kalatia 5:26; 6:3, 4.


He stated: “A covenant I have concluded with my eyes. So how could I show myself attentive to a virgin?” 	 Ne fai mai a ia: “Ko oti ne fai ne au se tautoga ‵malu, ke mo a e kilo oku mata ki se fafine mo toku loto lailai.”


“This has helped Milane to explain her position on birthdays and holidays and refrain from joining in when those occasions are observed,” says her mother. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu a te mea tenei ki a Milane ke fakamatala atu ne ia tena tulaga i aso fanau mo aso malō‵lō kae ke ‵kalo keatea foki mai i te kau atu i taimi ko fakamanatu ei a mea konei,” ko muna a tena mātua.


Jesus was anointed, or appointed by God, to fill a special role in the fulfillment of God’s promises. 	 A Iesu ne fakaekegina, io me ne filifili ne te Atua, ke fakaoti ne ia se tiute fakapito i te fakataunuga o folafolaga a te Atua.


Subsequently, Adam joined his wife in what amounted to a rebellion against God’s rightful rule and good direction. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne kau atu foki a Atamu ki tena avaga i te ‵teke atu ki te aiā o te Atua ke pule mai e pelā foki mo tena takitakiga ‵lei.


Then, as we express our love for God in words and deeds, others will observe it and may be drawn to Jehovah.—Read Psalm 104:33, 34. 	 Kae kafai ko fakaasi atu ne tatou a te ‵tou a‵lofa ki te Atua i pati mo faiga, ka lavea ne nisi tino a te mea tenā kae ka fia fakapili‵pili atu foki latou ki a Ieova.—Faitau te Salamo 104:33, 34.


When friends or family members approach us with their concerns, love moves us to (1) give them our heartfelt attention; (2) empathize with them, or feel what they feel; and (3) let them know that we care. 	 Kafai e o‵mai a taugasoa io me ko kāiga o fakaasi mai ki a tatou a mea kolā e manava‵se latou ki ei, e fakamalosi aka tatou ne te alofa ke (1) ‵saga tonu atu ki a latou mo te loto kātoa, (2) taumafai ke malama‵lama i olotou lagonaga, kae ko te (3) ke iloa ne latou me atafai atu tatou ki a latou.


Why, apparently, was little said about Satan before the Messiah arrived? 	 Se a tonu eiloa te pogai ne seki uke i ei a fakamatalaga e uiga ki a Satani mai mua o oko mai te Mesia?


The box on page 5 has some suggestions for making waiting not only endurable but even profitable. 	 E isi ne manatu fesoasoani i te vaega i te itulau e 5 e uiga ki te faiga ke faigofie te loto kufaki i te faka‵tali kae ke aogā foki a vaegā taimi penā.


The report continues: “It is in the raising of their young that mammals reveal their greatest attribute—their tremendous capacity for warm affection.” 	 E fai mai te li‵poti: “E fakaasi mai i te putiakaga o olotou tama a te ‵toe uiga tafasili o manu—te lasi o te lotou a‵lofa atafai.”


Power unrestrained by love, wisdom, and justice is dangerous. 	 E fakamataku te malosi telā e se pule ki ei te alofa, te poto, mo te fakamaoni.


A few, however, have influenced the course of history—and likely your everyday life. 	 Kae ne nai tino fua ne fai ne latou a mea aoga e uke i te olaga—kae kāti ki tou olaga i aso takitasi.


The word “Protestant” was first applied to the followers of Martin Luther at the Diet of Speyer in 1529. 	 A te pati “poletesano” ne fakagalue muamua ki soko o Matini Lutelu i te fono i Speyer i te 1529.


In this regard, Jesus’ earthly parents, Joseph and Mary, set an outstanding example. 	 I te feitu tenei, ne tuku mai eiloa ne Iosefa mo Malia, ko mātua faka-te-foitino o Iesu, se fakaakoakoga ‵lei.


The wisest of men once said: “Wisdom is vindicated by its results.” 	 Ne fai mai se tino poto: “Te poto o te tagata e auala i ana galuega.”


Foremost among hardened sinners is Satan the Devil. 	 E tulaga muamua i tino agasala loto ma‵keke ko Satani te Tiapolo.


To illustrate: Imagine living in a densely populated walled city that had no way of importing fresh water or exporting waste products. 	 Ke fai se fakatusa: Fakaataata i tou mafaufau i a koe e ola i se fa‵kai lasi e ‵pui kātoa kae seai se auala e aumai ei a vai ki loto i te fa‵kai io me ave a mea ma‵sei ki tua.


They show what we really are. 	 E fakaasi atu ei me ko tatou ne vaegā tino pefea.


What a privilege we have in making God’s heart rejoice! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te ‵tou taulia ke fakafiafia ne tatou te loto o te Atua!


Brotherly Love Produces Unity Today 	 E Maua te Fealofani i Aso Nei Mai te Alofa Fakataina


How will Jehovah help you by means of his holy spirit, and what is your determination in this regard? 	 Ka fesoasoani atu pefea a Ieova ki a koe e auala i tena agaga tapu, kae se a te mea e ‵tau o fai faeloa ne koe?


(Romans 5:14) However, Jehovah is a God not only of justice and power but also—in fact, primarily—of love. 	 (Loma 5:14) Kae ko Ieova e se ko te Atua fua telā e fakamaoni kae malosi—a tena uiga lauiloa—ko te alofa.


(Romans 12:11) The Greek word translated “loiter” carries the thought of being “sluggish, slothful.” 	 (Loma 12:11) A te pati Eleni telā e ‵fuli ki te “paie” e fakauiga pelā me e “kaugata, e e se fia galue.”


Prominent people respected him and sought his counsel. 	 Ne amanaia kae ne ‵sala atu a tino takutakua ki ana manatu fakatonutonu.


20 Yes, Jehovah and Jesus Christ count each one of us as worthy of respect. 	 20 E tonu, e ma‵natu aka a Ieova mo Iesu Keliso me e ‵tau o āva mai laua ki a tatou taki tokotasi.


3:17-19—How were Zerubbabel, Pedaiah, and Shealtiel related? 	 3:17-19—E kāiga pefea a Selupapelu, Petaia mo Salatielu?


(John 14:26) It would enable them to remember Jesus’ ministry and teachings, even his very words, and put these into writing. 	 (Ioane 14:26) Ka mafai ei ke masaua ne latou a te galuega mo akoakoga a Iesu, ke oko foki eiloa ki ana pati ne fai, kae ke tusi a mea katoa konā ki lalo.


What comforting truth did the apostle Paul and Jesus both emphasize? 	 Se a te munatonu fakamafanafana telā ne faka‵mafa tokolua mai ne te apositolo ko Paulo mo Iesu?


Many started thinking about full-time service. 	 E tokouke ko kamata o mafau‵fau ke ga‵lue i te taviniga tumau.


Jesus Christ prophesied that numerous calamities would take place during the time of the end. 	 Ne ‵valo mai a Iesu Keliso me ka uke a fakalavelave ka fe‵paki mo tatou i te taimi o te gataga.


What Abraham learned about God produced in him a profound awe and heartfelt respect for “Jehovah the Most High God, Maker of heaven and earth.” 	 Tela la, a mea kolā ne tauloto ne Apelaamo e uiga ki te Atua ne otia malosi i ei tena loto, kae fai ei ke āva malosi foki a ia ki te “Aliki [Ieova] te Atua Tafasili i te Malosi, telā ne faite ne ia te lagi mo te lalolagi.”


To the same place that Joshua and Caleb looked in Moses’ day. 	 Ko te tino telā ne ‵kilo atu ki ei a Iosua mo Kalepo i aso o Mose.


15 In his letter to the Hebrews, the apostle Paul addressed his fellow believers as “holy brothers, partakers of the heavenly calling.” 	 15 I tena tusi ki te kau Epelu, ne faipati atu loa te apositolo ko Paulo ki ana “taina tapu, kolā ko maua ne latou te kalagaga ki te lagi.”


Satisfying Answers to Bible Questions 	 Tali Fakamalie Loto ki Fesili Faka-te-Tusi Tapu


14 Acting as both King and High Priest, Jesus is the leader of Jehovah’s heavenly army. 	 14 Ona ko tena fai mo Tupu mo te Faitaulaga Sili, a Iesu ko te takitaki o te kautau faka-te-lagi a Ieova.


The loving, personal concern that Jehovah thus shows draws us close to him. 	 A te atafai mo te alofa telā e fakaasi mai ne Ieova e fai ei tatou ke fakapili‵pili atu ki a ia.


2 Some two years before Jesus died and provided the ransom sacrifice, he taught his disciples to pray: “Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified. 	 2 I se lua tausaga mai mua o mate a Iesu kae tuku mai ei tena taulaga togiola, ne akoako ne ia ana soko ke ‵talo, penei: “Te motou Tamana telā i te lagi, ke tapu tou igoa.


It shook, it cracked, and then it fell—crashing to the ground! 	 Ne galu‵lu, mafā‵fa kae ma‵tule ifo ki lalo—maofa likiliki eiloa ki te laukele!


CAN YOU ANSWER? 	 E MAFAI O TALI MAI NE KOE?


(2 Cor. 4:4) It is our privilege to follow Jesus’ example of helping people to come to know and worship Jehovah, the God of freedom. 	 (2 Koli. 4:4) Se tauliaga eiloa mō tatou ke tau‵tali i te fakaakoakoga a Iesu ke fesoasoani atu ki tino ke iloa kae tapuaki atu ki a Ieova, telā ko te Atua o te saolotoga.


Jesus himself said that “the conclusion of the system of things” would be marked by wars, famines, and pestilences. 	 Ne fai tonu mai a Iesu me ka fakailoga a taimi o te “gataga o te lalolagi” ki taua, oge mo masaki ‵pisi.


We must look to our Creator, who has promised to “break up the works of the Devil” and his followers. 	 E ‵tau o ‵kilo atu tatou ki ‵tou Mafuaga, telā ne tauto mai “ke lepe ne ia a galuega a te Tiapolo” mo ana soko.


What can we be determined to do as to Bible locations? 	 Ne a mea ka fai ne tatou e ‵tusa mo kogā koga kolā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu?


Do you perhaps have a secret, unexplainable fear? 	 E mata, e mataku koe kae e se mafai o fakamatala atu te pogai?


So when it was time to get active in preaching the good news, they were not ready. 	 Tela la, i te taimi ko ‵tau ei o ga‵lue malosi i te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei, ne seki toka latou.


After all, it is almost universally recognized as a holy book. 	 Me tenā loa te ‵toe tusi ‵lotu lauiloa i kogā koga katoa.


(2 Tim. 4:12) If we are trustworthy, we too will enjoy blessings in Jehovah’s service. 	 (2 Timoteo 4:12) Kafai e fakatuagagina foki tatou, ka maua eiloa ne tatou a fakamanuiaga i te taviniga a Ieova.


More than abilities or accomplishments, he must have spiritual qualities. 	 E ‵tau o maua ne ia a uiga faka-te-agaga i lō te atamai mo nisi mea aka.


10 Whether you look at the heavens above or gaze at creation right here on earth, the evidence of a Creator is clear. 	 10 Faitalia me e onoono atu koe ki te lagi io me ko mea ne faite i te lalolagi nei, e manino ‵lei te fakamaoniga me e isi se Tino ne faite ne ia a mea katoa.


Organized in Harmony With God’s Own Book 	 Fakatoka ke Fetaui ‵Lei mo te Tusi Totino a te Atua


Another outstanding talent of birds—one that further reveals the wisdom of their Maker—is the ability to communicate by means of calls and songs. 	 A te suā mea fakaofoofogia e uiga ki manu eva—ko te suā mea telā e fakaasi manino mai i ei te poto o te lotou Māfuaga—ko te faiga o olotou fesokotakiga e auala i olotou ‵tagi mo olotou pese.


Adam and Eve suffered the disastrous results of sin 	 Ne logo‵mae a Atamu mo Eva i ikuga fakama‵taku o te agasala


1, 2. (a) What does God’s “indescribable free gift” include? (b) What questions will we consider in this article? 	 1, 2. (a) Se a te “meaalofa faivasaga telā e se mafai o fakamatalagina” telā ne tuku mai ne te Atua? (e) Ne a fesili ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei i te mataupu tenei?


A group of about 120 Christians were gathered together, “persisting in prayer.” 	 Ne maopoopo eiloa i konā se potukau o Kelisiano e toko 120, o “‵talo atu faeloa” i konā.


I liked to go wild on stage. 	 Ne manako au o sē pulea aku mea e fai i luga i te tulaga.


Paul wrote: “Whenever it is that they [who are alienated from Jehovah] are saying: ‘Peace and security!’ then sudden destruction is to be instantly upon them just as the pang of distress upon a pregnant woman; and they will by no means escape.”—1 Thess. 5:3. 	 E se mafai o ‵sao me oko mai eiloa. E fakatusa eiloa tena ‵mae ki te fafine ka fanau.”—1 Tesalonia 5:3.


One young woman, described in The Irish Times as a “high-ranking witch and leader of one of Ireland’s most significant covens,” reasons this way: “Belief in the Devil implies acceptance of Christianity . . . [The Devil] cannot inhabit a universe where there is no God.” 	 E tokotasi te fafine telā e fakamatala mai i te Irish Times e pelā me “se tino faivailakau maluga mo te takitaki o te ‵toe potukau tāua o tino faivailakau i Aialani,” ne fakamatala mai penei tou fafine: “Kafai e talitonu se tino ki te Tiapolo ko tena uiga ko talia ne ia a talitonuga faka-Kelisiano . . . e se mafai o nofo atu [te Tiapolo] i se koga telā e seai se Atua i ei.”


At Genesis chapter 37, verses 3 and 4, the Bible indicates that Jacob especially loved Joseph. 	 I te Kenese mataupu 37, te fuaiupu e 3 mo te 4, e fai mai i te Tusi Tapu me ne alofa fakapito eiloa a Iakopo ki a Iosefa.


The simple fact that I can talk about the conflict produces results. 	 Kae se mea tonu me e uke a mea aogā ne maua mai i toku faipati atu e uiga ki tamā fakalavelave penā.


But Jesus asks: “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?”—John 11:17-40. 	 Ko fa nei aso talu te tanuga!” Kae ne fesili atu penei a Iesu: “Ne seki fai atu au ki a koe, me ka iloa ne koe te ‵malu o te Atua manafai e fakatuanaki koe?”—Ioane 11:17-40.


That will be the time for us to “stand still, and see the salvation of Jehovah.” (2 Chron. 20:17) But in the meantime, there are many opportunities for us to support Jehovah’s cause with courage and zeal. 	 Tenā loa te taimi ka ‘‵tu fua ei tatou kae onoono atu ki te fakaolataga a Ieova.’ (2 Nofo. 20:17) Kae i te taimi tenei, koi uke loa a avanoaga ke ‵lago atu tatou ki te feitu o Ieova i te loto malosi mo te loto finafinau.


In fact, throughout the world, rich blessings are being experienced as we joyfully continue to engage in the spiritual harvest. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ko maua nei i te lalolagi kātoa a fakamanuiaga e uke i te taimi e tumau ei tatou i te ‵kau atu mo te fia‵fia ki te ‵katigā saito faka-te-agaga.


We should show empathy by trying to see things from their viewpoint and by listening carefully to discern their real concerns. 	 E ‵tau o fakaasi atu ne tatou te loto malamalama mai te taumafai ke iloa olotou lagonaga kae fakalogologo faka‵lei ke iloa ne tatou a mea e manava‵se latou ki ei.


(Matt. 28:19, 20) In a discussion with his apostles and other disciples, he said: “If anyone wants to come after me, let him disown himself and pick up his torture stake and keep following me.”—Matt. 16:24. 	 (Mata. 28:19, 20) I se sau‵talaga mo ana apositolo mo nisi soko, ne fai atu a ia: “So se tino e fia tautali mai i a au, ke se toe mafaufau ki a ia eiloa, kae ke amo tena pou fakasaua kae tumau i te tautali mai i a au.”—Mata. 16:24.


• What are some burdensome weights we may be able to put off? 	 • Ne a nisi amoga ‵mafa e mafai o tapale keatea ne tatou?


18 While we wait for the fulfillment of his promises, may we imitate Jehovah, the happy God. 	 18 I te taimi koi faka‵tali ei tatou ki te fakataunuga o ana folafolaga, ke na fakaakoako atu tatou ki a Ieova, te Atua fiafia.


22 What Jehovah Foretells Comes to Be 	 TE ITULAU E 12 • PESE: 3, 50.


With Jehovah’s blessing on their efforts, true knowledge has become abundant. 	 Ona ko fakamanuiaga a Ieova ki olotou taumafaiga, ko salalau valevale ei te iloaga tonu.


“When you pioneer, you use the Bible so much. 	 “Kafai koe e paenia e uke a taimi e fakaaogā ei ne koe te Tusi Tapu.


(Prov. 16:20) True, being imperfect, an elder may struggle to have a positive view of each one. 	 (Faataoto 16:20) E tonu, ona ko te tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa, e taumafai malosi se toeaina ke maua ne ia se kilokiloga ‵lei ki tino taki tokotasi.


In other countries bordering with Germany, such as France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, Witnesses on both sides took great risks to supply their persecuted fellow believers with spiritual food. 	 I nisi atufenua kolā e tuakoi mo Siamani, pelā mo Falani, te Netherlands, mo Switzerland, ne toka a Molimau i atufenua konā o ‵mate ke fakaoko atu a mea‵kai faka-te-agaga ki olotou taina tali‵tonu kolā e fakasauāgina.


(Psalm 1:1) Let us consider some of those fundamental principles. 5. 	 (Salamo 1:1) Ke na mafau‵fau aka tatou ki nisi fakatakitakiga fakavae konā.


THE APOSTLES ENCOURAGED THEIR BROTHERS 	 NE FAKAMALOSI NE TE KAU APOSITOLO A OLOTOU TAINA


• How can we demonstrate our gratitude for the light of truth? 	 2. E pelā mo te mea ne fakaasi mai ne Paulo, se a te mea e tai ‵pau mo te mainaga? 3.


(Lev. 19:18) First-century Jewish religious leaders held that “the sons of your people” and “your fellow” referred only to Jews. 	 (Levitiko 19:18) Ne tali‵tonu a takitaki lotu Iutaia i te senitenali muamua me i “tino” mo “tuakoi” ne fakasino atu fua eiloa ki tino Iutaia.


However, all of them have made significant progress in overcoming their weaknesses. 	 Kae ne gasolo atu eiloa latou ki mua i se auala fakaofoofogia kae ne manumalo ei latou i olotou vāivāiga.


(Isaiah 6:6-9) What is clear, though, is that Judah and Jerusalem are spiritually sick “from the sole of the foot even to the head.” 	 (Isaia 6:6-9) Kae ko te mea telā e manino ‵lei ko te ma‵saki o Iuta mo Ielusalema i te feitu faka-te-agaga ‘mai lā ulu ke oko eiloa ki lā alofivae.’


Keys to Family Happiness—Disciplining Children 	 A MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA MŌ VAIASO E KAMATA I A:


Consider, for example, King David. 	 Ke mafaufau ki te fakaakoakoga e uiga ki te tupu ko Tavita.


The 21 nations present pledged to dismantle terrorist groups and agreed on ways to increase global security. 	 Ne fakaiku aka ne atufenua e 21 kolā ne ‵kau atu ki ei ke fakaseai atu a potukau o tino takafia‵toa kae ne lotoma‵lie foki ki auala e mafai ei o fakalasi atu te tulaga o te filemu i te lalolagi.


Because they had inherited sin. 	 Me ne maua eiloa ne latou te tulaga agasala.


Study of that sort is certainly of great value. 	 E tāua ‵ki eiloa a vaegā sukesukega penā.


Noah rightly trusted in Jehovah to keep His promise. 	 Ne ‵tau o talitonu a Noa ki a Ieova me e tausi eiloa ki Tena feagaiga.


17 Proving our faith certainly involves more than living morally, attending Christian meetings, and sharing in the preaching work. 	 17 A te fakamaoni atu o ‵tou fakatuanaki e se ko te faiga fua ke ‵lei ‵tou amioga, te kau atu ki fakatasiga Kelisiano mo te faiga o te galuega talai.


Love of God will motivate us always to consult his Word and Bible-based publications before we make important decisions. 	 Ka fakamalosi aka faeloa tatou ne te alofa ki te Atua ke ‵sala atu ki tena Muna mo tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu mai mua o fai a filifiliga tāua.


Wise King Solomon wrote: “Guard your feet whenever you go to the house of the true God; and let there be a drawing near to hear.” 	 E sili atu te fano ki te Faletapu o tauloto.”


(Job 1:13-19; 2:7-9) Yet, Job found a true comforter in Elihu. 	 (Iopu 1:13-19; 2:7-9) Kae ne maua ne Iopu se fakamafanafanaga tonu mai i a Eliu.


Still, your positive, friendly manner as you explain why you are there can often allay a householder’s concern or ease his irritation. 	 Kae ko au faifaiga ‵gali kae āva i te taimi e fakamatala atu ei te pogai o tou oko atu, e mafai o fai ei ke sē manavase te tino i te fale io me fakafeoloolo aka i ei a tena sē fiafia.


(Ps. 113:5-7) Is it any different with us? 	 (Salamo 113:5-7) E mata, e ‵kese mo tatou?


To that end, he turned to alcohol, drugs, and immorality. 	 Ke fakataunu te manakoga tenā, ne ‵fuli atu a Ian ki te kava, vailakau tapu, mo amioga finalalolagi.


[Diagram on page 10] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 11]


To the Angel in Sardis 	 Ki te Agelu i Salataisa


13 A family may make adjustments as they seek to balance income with expenses or as they consider how to simplify their life and reduce expenses in order to do more for Jehovah. 	 13 Kāti e fai ne se kāiga ne fakamafulifuliga i te taimi e taumafai ei latou o fakapaleni aka olotou tupe maua mo tupe fakamāumāu io me i te taimi e mafau‵fau ei latou ki te auala ke fakafaigofie aka te lotou olaga kae fakamu‵tana a tupe fakamāumāu ko te mea ke uke olotou galuega e fai mō Ieova.


20 How can we demonstrate the mind of Christ in this regard? 	 20 E mafai pefea ne tatou o fakaasi atu te mafaufau o Keliso i te feitu tenā?


What do I do to keep my own physical, emotional, and spiritual health as strong as possible? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o fai ne au ko te mea ke tumau te malosi o toku foitino, lagonaga, mo te feitu faka-te-agaga?


(Matt. 24:37-39; Heb. 4:15) Let us address those questions first so that we can see just how relevant and urgent this subject is. 	 (Mataio 24:37-39; Epelu 4:15) Ke na ‵saga muamua atu tatou ki fesili konā ko te mea ke lavea ne tatou a te tāua mo te fetaui ‵lei o te mataupu tenei.


The inhabitants of Judah had been taken captive by mighty Babylon, with no apparent hope of ever being freed. 	 Ne puke fakapagota a tino o Iuta ne Papelonia malosi, e aunoa mo se fakamoemoega ke toe fakasaoloto latou.


5 Two days later, the time was right for a public confession on the part of Israel for their failure to keep God’s Law. 	 5 E lua aso mai tua ifo, ko te taimi tonu ke fakaasi ei ne tino Isalaelu a te fakata‵mala o latou o tausi ki te Tulafono a te Atua.


Again and again, meetings of world leaders have focused on the subject. 	 E fai faeloa a fonotaga a takitaki o te lalolagi e uiga ki te mataupu tenā.


She said: “The brothers there treated them like close relatives, providing food, clothes, shelter, and transportation. 	 “Ne fai eiloa matou ne taina i konā e pelā me ne olotou kāiga ‵pili, mai te tukumaiga o meakai, gatu, fale faka‵lafi, mo ‵togi o pasese i mea fakateletele mō tino katoa,” ko ana muna.


SPEAKING of the time in which we are living, Jehovah foretold: “In those days ten men out of all the languages of the nations will take hold, yes, they will take firm hold of the robe of a Jew, saying: ‘We want to go with you, for we have heard that God is with you people.’” 	 E UIGA ki te taimi ko ola nei i ei tatou, ne ‵valo mai a Ieova, penei: “I aso konā, ka puke mai a tagata e toko sefulu mai ‵gana katoa a fenua, ao, ka puke ‵mau eiloa latou ki te gatu o se Iutaia, kae fai atu: ‘Matou e ma‵nako o olo fakatasi mo koutou, me ne lagona ne matou i te Atua e fakatasi mo koutou.’”


They can thus enjoy true peace of mind derived from the knowledge that they are doing what is right in the eyes of God.—John 8:32. 	 Ko mafai ei o filemu tonu olotou mafaufau mai te iloaga me e fai ne latou a te mea tonu i te kilokiloga a te Atua.—Ioane 8:32.


The barren wife of Abraham received the name Sarah, meaning “Princess.” 	 Ne maua ne te avaga o Apelaamo a te igoa ko Sala, telā e fakauiga ki te “Pelenise Fafine.”


Individuals who recently started on the Christian course may still feel rather unsteady. 	 Kāti koi fakalotolotolua eiloa a nisi tino kolā ne fatoa kamata o sasale i te auala faka-Kelisiano.


7 Jehovah gave David the strength needed to carry on in the face of great obstacles. 	 7 Ne tuku atu ne Ieova te malosi ki a Tavita ke mafai ne ia o fai faeloa tena taviniga māfai ko fe‵paki a ia mo fakalavelave.


One thing, however, is certain. 	 E tasi fua te mea e mautinoa ‵lei.


Later, they applied to help with international construction projects but were not invited. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne tusi atu laua ke fesoasoani ki galuega fakatu‵tu i te lalolagi kātoa kae ne seki maua ne laua se ‵kamiga.


A Mystery Solved at Last! 	 Te Fakaasiga o se Mea ‵Funa!


Still, Jehovah noted Abraham’s outstanding faith and counted him as righteous. 	 E ui ei, ne lavea ne Ieova te fakatuanaki tu ‵kese o Apelaamo telā ne taku ei a ia se tagata amiotonu.


• What lesson is there for us in the way Jehovah dealt with the rebels? 	 • Se a te akoakoga e maua ne tatou mai faifaiga a Ieova ki tino ‵teke?


Persuasion That Appeals to the Heart 	 Pati Fakatalitonu Fakamalosi Loto


15 Nevertheless, not all of Jesus’ disciples reacted that way. 	 15 Kae e tiga te feitu tenā, e se ko soko katoa o Iesu ne ita penā.


True followers of Jesus Christ strive to reflect the same qualities that Jesus manifested as a human. 	 E kausaki malosi a soko ‵tonu o Iesu Keliso ke fakaasi atu ne latou a uiga kolā ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu i te lalolagi nei.


In fact, he realizes that some of the things “vaguely similar” that he shunned are actually not contrary to God’s thinking. 	 E tonu, ko iloa ne ia me i nisi mea kolā e “tai ‵pau malie fua” mo te Tusi Tapu kae kolā ne seki talia ne ia e se fe‵paki loa mo mafaufauga o te Atua.


• What responsibility do Christian shepherds have with respect to sheeplike ones who have strayed from the flock? 	 • Se a te tiute e maua ne tausi mamoe Kelisiano e uiga ki mamoe fakatusa kolā ko ‵galo mai te lafu?


(Proverbs 18:15) There are many subjects about which one might gain knowledge, yet accurate knowledge related to Jehovah God and his dealings is of key importance. 	 (Faataoto 18:15, Tusi Paia, Samoa) E uke ‵ki a mataupu e mafai o maua i ei ne se tino a te poto, kae ko te iloaga tonu e uiga ki a Ieova te Atua mo ana faifaiga ko te toe mea tāua eiloa tenā.


For your dew is as the dew of mallows, and the earth itself will let even those impotent in death drop in birth.” 	 E pelā mo te ‵sau telā e aumai ne ia te ola fou ki te lalolagi, e penā foki a tino kolā ko leva ne ‵mate, me ka toe fakaola ne te Aliki.”


4 Imagining different scenarios of possible future persecution is not the best way to prepare for it. 	 4 A te mafaufau ki fakasauaga kese‵kese i aso mai mua e sē se auala ‵lei ke fakatoka ki ei.


Absolutely not! 	 Ikai e se tenā te pogai!


16 On their last night before the Exodus, some of the offspring of Israel were in grave danger. 	 16 I te lotou po fakaoti mai mua o faka‵sao latou, ne ‵tu atu a nisi tino Isalaelu ki se tulaga fakamataku ‵ki.


• Fill your mind with spiritually upbuilding thoughts 	 • Ke sui a mea kolā e fakatapu ne te Atua ki mea kolā e fakamalosi mai ne ia ke fai


(Genesis 2:20) Adam also composed poetry to express his feelings for his wife, and she clearly described what God had commanded and the consequences of disobeying Him. 	 (Kenese 2:20) Ne tusi foki ne Atamu a kupu ke fakamatala mai i ei ana lagonaga ki tena avaga, kae ne fakamatala manino mai ne tou fafine a fakatonuga a te Atua mo ikuga o te sē fakalogo ki a Ia.


18 Did You Know? 	 12 E Fesili Mai ‵Tou Kau Fai‵tau . . .


(Luke 5:27, 28) About Peter and Andrew, who were fishing, we read: “At once abandoning the nets, they followed him.” 	 (Luka 5:27, 28) E fai‵tau tatou e uiga ki a Petelu mo Anitelea, kolā ne faiika: “I konā foki eiloa, tiakina o lā tili kae olo tasi mo ia.”


He reminded them of the kind of God he is. 	 Ne fakamasaua atu ne ia ki a latou ana uiga.


His sacrificial death can free us from sin and its wages, death. 	 A tena mate pelā me se taulaga e mafai o fakasaoloto ei tatou mai te agasala mo te ‵togi o te agasala, ko te mate.


(Ruth 2:13) When immigrants display such a fine attitude, they are more likely to gain the respect of local residents and fellow believers. 	 (Luta 2:13) Kafai e fakaasi atu ne tino ‵fou mai nisi fenua a vaegā faifaiga ‵gali penā, ka faigofie ei ke maua ne latou a te fakaaloalo mai tino i te fenua penā foki mo taina tali‵tonu.


To do good with our tongue, we should keep in mind (1) when to speak (Eccl. 3:7), (2) what to speak (Prov. 12:18), and (3) how to speak (Prov. 25:15).—w15 12/15, pp. 19-22. 	 Ke fakaaoga faeloa ‵tou gutu, e ‵tau o masaua ne tatou (1) te taimi ke faipati atu (Fai. 3:7), (2) pati e ‵tau o fai atu (Faata. 12:18), a ko te (3) te auala e faipati atu ei (Faata. 25:15).—w15 15/12, itu. 19-22.


Listening to Jehovah’s voice and walking in his ways lead to rich blessings.—Proverbs 10:22. 	 A te fakalogologo ki te leo o Ieova mo te sa‵sale atu i ana auala e takitaki atu ei tatou ki fakamanuiaga e uke.—Faataoto 10:22.


As Brother Russell and his traveling companions passed through tidy towns and beautiful countryside, they realized that here was a field “ready and waiting to be harvested.” 	 I te taimi ne olo atu ei te kau malaga ki fakai fo‵liki mo koga ‵pili ki te tafatai gali o te fenua, ne iloa aka ei ne latou me lasi ‵ki te fatoaga “telā ko toka ke ‵kati.”


• How should we cope with obstacles to our preaching work? 	 • E ‵tau o fakafesagai atu pefea tatou ki mea kolā e fakalavelave mai ki ‵tou galuega talai?


Yet, if your parents are striving to follow the Scriptures, they stand at your side, in all kinds of weather, at all times, in the face of all adversities. 	 Kae, kafai e taumafai faeloa ou mātua o tau‵tali i te Tusi Tapu, e toka faeloa laua i ou tafa o fesoasoani atu ki a koe i so se taimi e fepaki ei koe mo so se fakalavelave.


Do you think that literal fire can burn spirit creatures? 	 E mata, e mafaufau koe me e mafai o ‵ka a foitino faka-te-agaga i loto i se afi tonu?


(Galatians 6:16; 1 Thessalonians 4:17) That event is called “the earlier resurrection” or “the first resurrection.” 	 (Kalatia 6:16; 1 Tesalonia 4:17) E fakaigoa te mea tenā ki te “faka‵tumaiga muamua.”


That passage says: “Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. 	 E fai mai te fuaiupu tenā: “Talitonu ki te Aliki mo tou loto kātoa. Sa fakalagolago lele eiloa ki tou iloa.


5 Let us now consider a few of many other prophecies regarding the Messiah that found fulfillment in Jesus’ birth, early life, and ministry. 	 5 Nei la, ka suke‵suke tatou ki nai valoaga mai valoaga e uke e uiga ki te Mesia kolā ne fakataunu i te taimi ne fanau ei a Iesu, te kamataga o tena olaga, mo tena galuega talai.


Jesus did not go to some fiery place. 	 Ne seki fanatu Iesu ki se koga e fakapuapuagatia ei ki te afi.


At the opening of a similar presentation at the notorious concentration camp in Bergen-Belsen on April 18, 1998, the director of the Center for Political Education in Lower Saxony, Dr. Wolfgang Scheel, admitted: “One of the embarrassing truths of history is that Jehovah’s Witnesses rejected National Socialism with far greater determination than did the Christian churches. . . . 	 I te taimi ne toe pei atu foki i ei te kaseti tenā i te falepuipui takutakua o Bergen-Belsen i a Apelila 18, 1998 ne fai mai a Dr. Wolfgang Scheel telā ko te takitaki o te Center for Political Education i Lower Saxony penei: “E tasi te mea ko māvale a tino i ei i talafakasolopito o tino ona ko te fakaasiatuga ne Molimau a Ieova te lotou ‵teke atu ki te National Socialism mo te loto ‵toa māfai e fakatusa ki faifaiga a nisi lotu Kelisiano. . . .


10:15—How does ‘the hard work of the stupid ones make them weary’? 	 10:15—E fai pefea ne ‘galuega ‵mafa a te tino valea ke fi‵ta a ia’?


His love made a lasting impression on them. 	 Ne tumau eiloa te aoga o tena alofa ki a latou.


The brother gladly helped her get in touch with the local congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu a te taina tenei mo te fiafia ke fesokotaki atu tou fafine ki te fakapotopotoga o Molimau a Ieova i te kogā koga tenā.


Here was a God who fought for his people instead of victimizing them, who elevated the morals of his worshippers instead of debasing them. 	 Ko te Atua eiloa tenei ne taua atu mō ana tino i lō te fakasaua atu ki a latou, ko ia foki telā ne fakamaluga aka ne ia a amioga ‵lei ana tino tapuaki i lō te ave keatea o te lotou tulaga taulia.


For my transgressions I myself know, and my sin is in front of me constantly.” 	 Ko iloa ne au aku mea ‵se; e iloa faeloa foki ne au aku agasala.”


All three letters contain valuable counsel for us.—Heb. 4:12. 	 E maua eiloa a manatu fesoasoani tāua mō tatou i tusi katoa konei e tolu.—Epelu 4:12.


7 In part, our spiritual heritage consists of more recently published accounts proving that ‘Jehovah is on our side.’ 	 7 E aofia foki i ‵tou tofi faka-te-agaga a tala fakamuli nei kolā e fakamaoni mai ei me i a ‘Ieova e kau i ‵tou feitu.’


They may, in effect, have said: ‘We have the great temple in Jerusalem, standing for centuries! 	 Kāti ne fai atu penei olotou pati: ‘E isi se motou faletapu lasi, telā ne tu mai i te fia selau tausaga!


5 Just think! 	 5 Ke mafaufau aka la?


Still, what effect could his gambling have on the ones he is gambling with? 	 Kae se a te mea e mafai o iku atu ki tino kolā e ta‵fao fakatasi mo ia i te pelētupe?


Her other sons, who by this time had begun to exercise faith in their older brother, were with her. 	 Ne ‵nofo atu foki mo ia ana nisi tama‵liki, kolā ko kamata nei o tali‵tonu ki te lotou taina matua.


Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am mild-tempered and lowly in heart, and you will find refreshment for yourselves. 	 Ke puke ne koutou taku amo kae fakaakoako mai ki a au, me i a au e agamalu kae loto maulalo, kae ka maua ne koutou i ei se malosi fou.


Because we are preaching the right message, the good news of the Kingdom. 	 Ona ko te mea e talai atu ne tatou a te fekau tonu, te tala ‵lei o te Malo.


However, the child needs to have a stronger motivation for obeying than simply because his parents say so. 	 Kae e ‵tau o maua ne te tamaliki se lagonaga telā e malosi atu ko te mea ke fakalogo ki ei i lō te fai fua penā ona ko te mea se fakatonuga mai i ana mātua.


The apostle Peter warned about apostates who would use “counterfeit words,” spread “deceptive teachings,” and ‘twist the Scriptures’ to their own ends. 	 Ne polopoloki mai te apositolo ko Petelu e uiga ki aposetate kolā ka fakaaogā ne latou a “tala ‵fatu” ke fakasalalau atu ei a ‘akoakoga ‵se,’ kae ‘fakamatala ‵se te Tusi Tapu,’ ke fetaui mo olotou manakoga.


Elders can work with others in making sure that our dear older ones have good food and that their homes are maintained. 	 E mafai ne toeaina o ga‵lue fakatasi mo nisi tino ke fakamautinoa aka me maua ne ‵tou taina ma‵tua a mea‵kai kae mafai foki o faka‵lei aka a nisi mea ma‵sei i olotou fale.


(2 Cor. 6:3, 4) When you shop for clothes, you may think about styles and trends but what about modesty and cost? 	 (2 Koli. 6:3, 4) Kafai koe e ‵togi ou gatu, kāti e mafaufau koe ki vaegā gatu kolā ko lauiloa, kae pefea te mata‵lei mo te ‵togi?


Jesus likewise magnified the name of Jehovah, and this drew humble, teachable people to Him. 	 Ne fakamaluga foki ne Iesu te igoa o Ieova, kae ne ‵taki atu ei a tino loto mau‵lalo, ko tino kolā e akoakogofie, ki a Ia.


(Acts 17:22, 26, 27) We can seek God and really come to know him. 	 (Galuega 17:22, 26, 27) E mafai o ‵sala atu tatou ki te Atua kae ke iloa ‵lei foki ne tatou a ia.


(Exodus 19:5, 6) Now, with an open rebellion afoot, it was time for Israel’s Judge and Statute-giver to intervene! 	 (Esoto 19:5, 6) Kae i te taimi ne kamata o ‵teke atu a nisi tino i ei, ne gasuesue ei te famasino mo te tupu!


He was keenly interested in the thoughts and feelings of those whom he taught. 	 Ne fiafia malosi a ia ki mafaufauga mo lagonaga o tino kolā ne akoako ne ia.


Ignoring God’s Prophets 	 Te sē ‵Saga Atu ki Pelofeta a te Atua


First, the value of his blood is applied to the “spiritual house” of 144,000 anointed Christians, enabling these to be declared righteous and enjoy a clean standing before Jehovah. 	 Muamua la, e fakaaogā te aogā o tena toto ki te “malumalu faka te agaga” o Kelisiano fakaekegina e toko 144,000, ko mafai ei o takuamiotonugina latou ke maua ne latou se tulaga ‵ma i mua o Ieova.


Prejudice—Global Problem, 6/1 	 Te Fakailoga Tino—Se Fakalavelave i te Lalolagi Kātoa, 6/1


(Genesis 8:21) As a result, our hearts can easily mislead us into feeling proud for the wrong reasons. 	 (Kenese 8:21) Ona ko te mea tenā, e faigofie ke faka‵se tatou ne ‵tou loto ke fakamata‵mata ki mea ‵se.


How did they respond? 	 Ne a mea ne fai ne latou?


Hence, to determine what whole-souled service to God means for us personally, we need to make a frank appraisal of our abilities and circumstances. 	 Tela la, ke fakaiku aka me se a eiloa te mea e mafai o fai ne koe mo te loto kātoa i te taviniga ki te Atua, e ‵tau o fai ne tatou se iloiloga mo te fakamaoni ki ‵tou atamai mo mea e mafai o fai e ‵tusa mo ‵tou fakanofonofoga.


This leads to a sixth point that can be gleaned from Malachi chapter 1. Each Must Render an Account 	 E takitaki atu ne te mea tenei a tatou ki te ono o manatu ke tauloto ki ei i te Malaki mataupu 1.


They drew attention to a failure to meet the needs of some of the widows. 	 Kae ne ‵saga atu fua latou ki te manakoga ke tausi atu ki nisi fāfine ko ‵mate olotou avaga.


And other medicines are coming along that involve (at least initially) extracts from blood components. 	 Kae ko ga‵lue foki nei ki nisi vailakau kolā e aofia i ei (kāti i te taimi muamua fua) a mea kolā ne tapale mai i nisi vaega o te toto.


If we are spiritually active and strong, we need not be afraid that someone will cast a spell on us.—Numbers 23:23; Deuteronomy 18:10-12; Isaiah 47:12-15; Acts 19:18-20. 	 Kafai e fakalavelave kae ma‵losi foki tatou i te galuega faka-Kelisiano, e se ‵tau o ma‵taku tatou ki se tino telā ka fakavailakau ne ia tatou.—Numela 23:23; Teutelonome 18:10-12; Isaia 47:12-15; Galuega 19:18-20.


(Matthew 7:23) The now enthroned King, Jesus Christ, has nothing to do with false religion. 	 (Mataio 7:23) Ko ‵teke katoatoa atu nei a te Tupu fou, ko Iesu Keliso ki lotu ‵se.


What is the second greatest commandment? 	 Se a te lua o tulafono tafasili i te tāua?


(2 Chron. 34:19-28) What can we learn from this? 	 (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 34:19-28) Se a te mea e tauloto ne tatou mai te mea tenei?


Benefit From Positive Influences 	 Mea Aogā Mai i Fakamalosiga ‵Lei


The Bible’s use of color demonstrates God’s understanding of the human emotional response to color. 	 A te fakaaogaga ne te Tusi Tapu a lanu e fakaasi mai i ei a te malamalama o te Atua i lagonaga o tino ki lanu.


What can we learn by meditating on Aaron’s example? 	 Se a te akoakoga e mafai o maua ne tatou mai te mafaufau ‵loto ki te fakaakoakoga a Alona?


Regarding those outside the congregation, he says: “Go on walking in wisdom toward” them.—Col. 3:14, 15, 23; 4:5. 	 E fai mai tou tagata e uiga ki tino mai tua o te fakapotopotoga: “Ke ‵poto koutou mo otou faiga ki tino sē tali‵tonu.”—Kolose 3:14, 15, 23; 4:5.


17. (a) What group makes up the royal priesthood today? (b) How does Jehovah use the royal priesthood? 	 Koi tumau eiloa a te kau faitaulaga pelā me ne tupu ke oko mai ki aso nei.


Because of Jehovah’s undeserved kindness, what responsibilities do we have? 	 Ona ko te alofa tauanoa o Ieova, ne a tiute e maua ne tatou?


3:3—Did Samuel actually sleep in the Most Holy? 	 3:3—E mata, ne moe eiloa a Samuelu i te Potu Tafasili i te Tapu?


What did Jesus do upon returning to heaven? 	 Ne a mea ne fai ne Iesu i te taimi ne toe foki atu ei a ia ki te lagi?


(1 Thessalonians 5:8; Ephesians 6:17) Yes, our being confident that God will save us protects our thinking faculties, helping us to keep our senses despite adversity, opposition, and temptation. 	 (1 Tesalonia 5:8; Efeso 6:17) E tonu, kafai e tali‵tonu eiloa tatou me ka faka‵sao tatou ne te Atua, e puipui i ei ‵tou mafaufauga, kae e fesoasoani mai foki i ei ke ‵lei faeloa ‵tou manatu faitalia a fakalavelave, ‵tekemaiga mo fakaosoosoga.


Reviewing, that is, restating key points after reading an article, is another memory aid you can introduce them to. 	 A te ‵toe onoono, telā ko te fakafokifokiga o manatu tāua māfai ko oti ne faitau se mataupu, se fesoasoani e tasi e mafai o fakaasi atu ne koe ki a latou.


Now More Than Ever, Stay Awake! 	 Tenei te ‵Toe Taimi Tāua ke Mataala Ei!


He knows more about our physical, emotional, and spiritual needs than even we do. 	 E uke atu ana mea e iloa e uiga ki ‵tou manakoga i te feitu faka-te-foitino, i mea tau lagonaga, mo ‵tou manakoga i te feitu faka-te-agaga i lō mea kolā e iloa ne tatou.


Immediately after the rebellion in Eden, he gave Adam’s future descendants reason to take courage. 	 I se taimi vave mai tua o te ‵tekemaiga i Etena, ne tuku atu ne ia ki fanau a Atamu se pogai ke maua ne latou se loto malosi.


(Jer. 7:1-4) Earlier, Israelites viewed the ark of the covenant as a charm that would protect them in battle. 	 (Ielemia 7:1-4) Mai mua atu i ei, ne ‵kilo atu a tino Isalaelu ki te pusa o te feagaiga e pelā me se mea fakataulaitu telā ka puipui ne ia latou i taua.


ROME—THE SIXTH HEAD, “FEARSOME AND TERRIBLE” 	 A TE ONO O ULU E FAKAUIGA KI LOMA, TELĀ E “FAKAFOUFOU KAE FAKAMATAKU”


As a result of the atrocities that Albert had seen and experienced, he returned home in 1945 a bitter man, wanting nothing to do with God or religion. 	 Ona ko mea ma‵sei katoa kolā ne lavea kae ne oko atu ki a Alapati, ne foki atu a ia ki tena fenua i te 1945 e pelā me se tagata kaitaua valevale kae sē fiafia lele eiloa ki te Atua io me ko lotu.


There are children who are “disobedient to parents” and adults who have “no natural affection” or are “without self-control.” (2 Timothy 3:2, 3) Families are scenes of spousal violence, parents abuse or neglect their children, and children rebel, get involved in drug abuse and immorality, or run away from home. 	 E isi ne tama‵liki kolā e “se faka‵logo ki olotou matua” mo tino ma‵tua kolā “e se kaima‵lie” io me kolā “e faka‵tupu taua.” (2 Timoteo 3:2, 3) Ko fai a te kāiga mo fai te koga e fakasauā i ei a te avaga fafine, e maneanea ei ne mātua a tama‵liki io me e se fia ‵saga atu ki a latou, kae ko uiga ‵teke o tama‵liki e aofia i ei te fakaaogāga ‵se o vailakau tapu mo te finalalolagi, io me ko te ‵tele keatea mai i olotou fale.


A brother who faced an ordeal that often left him feeling frustrated and discouraged recalls: “In addition to regular heartfelt prayer, I memorized a few Kingdom songs. 	 Ne fai mai se taina telā ne fepaki mo se fakalavelave faigata telā e fai faeloa i ei ke kaitaua kae ke loto vāivāi tou tagata, penei: “I tafa o te ‵talo atu mo te loto kātoa, ne tauloto ne au ne nāi pese o te Malo.


Jehovah Always Does What Is Right 	 E Fai Faeloa ne Ieova te Mea Tonu


Third, fellow Christians who serve Jehovah loyally despite opposition need to be acknowledged and warmly commended for their faithful course. 	 A te tolu, e ‵tau eiloa o talia a taina Kelisiano kolā e tavini atu mo te fakamaoni ki a Ieova faitalia a ‵tekemaiga kae fakamalo atu mo te alofa mō te lotou fakamaoni.


He even foresaw that Cyrus would find the massive two-leaved doors in the city wall carelessly left open, contributing to Cyrus’ easy victory.—Isaiah 44:24–45:7. 	 Ne ‵valo mai foki ne ia me ka ma‵tala fua a mataloa ‵lasi o te fa‵kai e aunoa mo se pogai ‵lei, telā ne fakafaigofie aka ei te manumalo o Kulesa.—Isaia 44:24–45:7.


David gratefully accepted this offer. 	 Ne loto fiafia a Tavita o talia a te fesoasoani tenei.


4 Numerous servants of God in the pre-Christian era acted with similar resolve. 	 4 Ne fai foki eiloa penā a nisi tavini a te Atua i taimi mai mua o Iesu.


Now this is their goal. 	 Nei la, tenei te lotou fakamoemoega.


In a world of wavering and deteriorating standards, Jehovah’s Witnesses endeavor to live by the standards of conduct that the Bible offers. 	 E tiga eiloa e fulifuli sāle kae e gasolo o se ‵lei a fakatakitakiga i te lalolagi nei, e taumafai a Molimau a Ieova o ola e ‵tusa mo fakatakitakiga tau amioga kolā e taku mai i te Tusi Tapu.


These are just some of the many Scriptural examples of women who made Jehovah’s heart rejoice. 	 Konei a nāi fakaakoakoga e maua atu i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki fāfine kolā ne fakafiafia ne latou te loto o Ieova.


5 Whether we have the heavenly hope or an earthly one, we must ‘disown ourselves and pick up our torture stake and continually follow Christ.’ 	 5 Faitalia me e maua ne tatou te fakamoemoega faka-te-lagi io me ko te lalolagi, e ‵tau o ‘se mafau‵fau tatou ki a tatou eiloa kae ke amo ‵tou sataulo kae tau‵tali atu faeloa i a Keliso.’


We cannot hate lawlessness in word while glorifying it in song. 	 E se mafai o takalia‵lia tatou ki te ofa tulafono i pati kae fakatāua ne tatou a te fakalogologo ki pese penā.


11 As Christians, we need to resist pressure to do things that would displease God. 	 11 E pelā me ne Kelisiano, e ‵tau o ‵teke atu tatou ki fakamalosiga ke fai a mea kolā e fakafanoanoa atu ki te Atua.


Will God view us as having a complete heart, despite mistakes we make? 	 E mata, ka kilo mai te Atua ki a tatou e pelā me ne tino e katoatoa ‵tou loto, faitalia a mea ‵se e fai ne tatou?


3 To flush animals out of hiding, a hunter may set a section of vegetation ablaze, catching the animals as they try to escape. 	 3 Kāti e faka‵ka ne se tino tulimanu se koga o te togāvao ko te mea ke fetuli mai a manu ki tua mo olotou koga ‵muni, ko ‵po ei a manu kolā e taumafai o ‵tele ke ‵sao latou.


Others, however, reacted favorably. 	 Kae ne fia‵fia eiloa a nisi tino ki ei.


(Proverbs 8:30, 31) As Jehovah’s “Word,” or spokesman, he may have enjoyed many dealings with humans. 	 (Faataoto 8:30, 31) I tena fai pelā mo te “Muna” a Ieova io me ko tena tukumuna, kāti ne uke ‵ki a taimi ne fesokotaki atu ei a ia ki tino.


What would happen to our sign-language group? 	 Kae e pefea la te motou potukau i te ‵gana fai tāga?


Moses delivered the nation of Israel from Egypt. 	 Ne faka‵sao ne Mose a te fenua o Isalaelu mai Aikupito.


They will not lift up sword, nation against nation, neither will they learn war anymore.” 	 A malo ka se toe fai taua; Se toe fakatokatoka foki mō se taua.”


Cultivate the habit of reading the context rather than just isolated verses. 	 Ati aka a te faifaiga masani o te faitau ki te mataupu kātoa i lō fuaiupu takitasi.


Moreover, ‘we consider all of God’s orders regarding all things to be right.’—Psalm 119:127, 128. 	 E se gata i ei, ‘e fai ne tatou a tulafono katoa a te Atua e uiga ki mea katoa me ‵tonu.’—Salamo 119:127, 128, NW.


It seems that, in large measure, the land of Canaan had become a sort of Sodom and Gomorrah on a national scale. . . . 	 Ne foliga mai me i te fenua ko Kanana ne fai eiloa pelā mo Sotoma mo Komolo. . . .


How might Moses’ action of striking the rock have detracted from the miracle Jehovah performed? 	 Mai te ‵kiniga o te kaupapa, kaia ne fai ei ne Mose ke mafau‵fau a tino Isalaelu me ne seki fai ne Ieova te vavega tenā?


(John 6:44) Since “God is love,” he rules the universe by love, not by force. 	 (Ioane 6:44) Ona ko “te Atua ko te alofa,” e se pule mālō mai ne ia te lagi mo te lalolagi, kae pule mai a ia mo te alofa.


He counseled all in the congregation: “Humble yourselves . . . under the mighty hand of God.” (1 Peter 5:1-6) Anyone who is reaching out does well to consider the example of countless elders around the world who are hardworking, humble, and therefore a blessing to their congregations.—Hebrews 13:7. 	 Ne polopoloki ne ia a tino katoa i te fakapotopotoga penei: “Ke loto ma‵lalo koutou mai lalo o lima ‵mafi o te Atua.” (1 Petelu 5:1-6) Se mea ‵lei ke mafaufau so se tino telā e taumafai ki tauliaga ki te fakaakoakoga o te fia o toeaina i te lalolagi kātoa kolā e ga‵lue malosi, e loto maulalo, kae e fai latou mo fai ne fakamanuiaga ki olotou fakapotopotoga.—Epelu 13:7.


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The Jewish temple was a tangible structure at a specific geographic location. 	 A te faletapu i Iutaia se fale malosi ‵ki i se koga tonu.


As with other tests, Jehovah allows us to prove our integrity by learning to work unitedly with dedicated men and women whom he loves despite their imperfections. 	 E pelā mo nisi tofotofoga, e talia ne Ieova ke fakaasi ‵tonu atu ne tatou te ‵tou fakamaoni mai te tauloto ke ga‵lue fakatasi mo tāgata mo fāfine tukugina atu kolā e alofa a ia ki ei faitalia olotou tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa.


53:10—In what sense did Jehovah take delight in crushing his Son? 	 53:10—Se a te uiga me ko te loto eiloa o Ieova ke puapuagā tena Tama?


(Matthew 16:4, 11, 12; 1 Corinthians 5:6-8) Jesus was perfect, and his human body was without sin. 	 (Mataio 16:4, 11, 12; 1 Kolinito 5:6-8) Ne ‵lei katoatoa a Iesu, kae ne seki ‵pisi atu foki te agasala ki tena foitino faka-te-tagata.


Because we trust in Jehovah, we have his favor and great joy as we confidently do his will. 	 Ona ko te tali‵tonu o tatou ki a Ieova, e maua ne tatou tena taliaga mo te fiafia i te taimi e fai ei ne tatou tena loto.


Out of the Tribulation and Into a New World 	 E ‵Sao Atu Mai te Fakalavelave Lasi Kae Ulu Atu ki Loto i te Lalolagi Fou


However, the master recognized the diligent efforts of both of these slaves by pronouncing the slaves “good and faithful” and giving them identical rewards. 	 E ui ei, ne fakatāua eiloa ne te pule a taumafaiga loto finafinau a te avā pologa konei mai te fai atu i a lāua ne “tavini ‵lei kae fakamaoni” kae ‵pau eiloa a taui ne tuku atu ne ia ki a lāua.


Why can that be said? 	 Kaia e mafai ei o fai atu penā?


10 Most important, Jehovah provides spiritual sustenance, giving us “the peace of God that surpasses all understanding.” 	 10 Kae ko te ‵toe mea tāua, e tuku mai ne Ieova a ‵tou manakoga faka-te-agaga mo “te filemu o te Atua telā e sili fakafia atu i mea katoa kolā e malamalama i ei.”


4-6. (a) Why do some Kingdom publishers miss meetings? (b) Why is it critical to attend meetings? 	 4-6. (a) Kaia e ‵galo ei a nisi tino talai o te Malo i fakatasiga? (e) Kaia e tāua ei ke ‵kau sāle atu ki fakatasiga?


Paul lovingly admonished Timothy: “Pursue righteousness, godly devotion, faith, love, endurance, mildness of temper.” (1 Timothy 6:11) The word “pursue” implies that effort is needed. 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a Paulo mo te alofa ki a Timoteo, penei: “Taumafai o fai te amiotonu, te olaga amio Atua, te fakatuanaki, te alofa, te kufaki mo te loto malalo.” (1 Timoteo 6:11) E fakauiga te pati “taumafai” ki te kausaki malosi.


Regular Bible study and prayer can help us dispel doubts 	 Ne ‵toki aka pefea ne Satani a te fakalotolotolua i te mafaufau o Eva? 4.


Why So Little Peace? 	 Kaia e Mu‵tana Fua ei a Tino Kolā e Maua te Uke teLoto Filemu?


Do not underestimate the damaging effects of that rebellion. 	 Ke mo a ma manatu ma‵mā ki te fakamaseiga telā ne iku mai i te ‵tekeatuga tenā.


How would such a situation affect you? 	 Ne a ou manatu ki se vaegā tulaga penā?


(Prov. 22:3) And remind yourself of the painful consequences of joining others in bad behavior. 	 (Faata. 22:3) Kae ke masaua ne koe a ikuga se ‵lei e mafai o maua ne koe mai te kau atu ki faifaiga se ‵lei a nisi tino e fai.


(Ephesians 6:4) Therefore, children, ask yourselves, ‘Will I accept the loving training my parents provide?’ 	 (Efeso 6:4) Tela la, tama‵liki, ke fesili ifo loa ki a koe, ‘E mata, ka talia ne au a akoakoga alofa ne tuku mai ne oku mātua?’


Husbands, continue loving your wives, just as the Christ also loved the congregation and delivered up himself for it.” 	 A koutou e tagata, ke a‵lofa koutou ki otou avaga, e pelā eiloa mo Keliso ne alofa ki te ekalesia, kae tuku atu foki tona ola mō te ekalesia.”


As long as the Israelites remained faithful to Jehovah, they were richly blessed by him and enjoyed a way of life that was visibly superior to that of all the nations round about. 	 Kafai e tumau te fakamaoni o te kau Isalaelu ki a Ieova, e fakamanuia eiloa ne ia latou kae ola i se olaga telā ne ‵kese ‵ki mo fenua ‵pili mai.


Amen.”—Revelation 1:5, 6. 	 Amene.”—Fakaasiga 1:5, 6.


The Kingdom of God, therefore, is an expression or exercise of God’s universal sovereignty toward his creatures, a means or an agency used by him to carry out his rulership. 	 Tela la, a te Malo o te Atua se fakaasiga o te pulega tafasili i te maluga a te Atua i te lagi mo te lalolagi ki ana mea ola katoa ne faite, se potukau telā ne fakaaogā ne ia ke fakagalue aka ne ia tena pulega.


Why should we avoid judging other people’s motives? 	 Kaia e ‵tau mo tatou o ‵kalo keatea mai te fakamasino a mea e fai ne nisi tino?


(Isa. 43:10, 13; 44:6; 48:12) What an extraordinary privilege for the Israelites—and for us—to be servants of Jehovah, the God who is consistent and loyal in all his ways!—Mal. 3:6; Jas. 1:17. 	 (Isa. 43:10, 13; 44:6; 48:12) Se tauliaga gali ‵ki mō tino Isalaelu—kae penā foki mo tatou ke fai pelā me ne tavini a Ieova, te Atua telā e se mafai o mafuli kae fakamaoni i ana auala katoa!—Mala. 3:6; Iako. 1:17.


God approved of Jesus, who in heaven was a good worker. 	 Ne fiafia a te Atua ki a Iesu telā ne galue malosi i te taimi koi nofo ei i te lagi.


Christian Families—Follow Jesus’ Example! 	 Kāiga Kelisiano, Tau‵tali ki te Fakaakoakoga a Iesu!


When praying with them, he spoke of his desire that all his disciples be one, just as he and his Father are one. 	 I te taimi ne ‵talo fakatasi a ia mo latou, ne fai atu ne ia tena manakoga ke tasi katoa ana soko, e pelā mo ia mo tena Tamana e tasi.


11 Pride separates people. 	 11 A te fakamatamata e fakamavae‵vae ne ia a tino.


They have all come true for you.” 	 A tautoga katoa a ia ne fai, ko oti katoa ne fakataunu.”


Just as certain muscles in the body of an athlete need to be trained through repeated use before he can excel at his sport, our perceptive powers have to be trained through use in applying Bible principles. 	 E pelā eiloa mo te fakamasaniga faeloa o gā‵kano i te foitino o se tino tafao a koi tuai o apo malosi a ia i se tafaoga, e ‵tau foki o fakamasani faka‵lei te malosi o ‵tou mafaufau e auala i te fakaaogāga faeloa o akoakoga fakavae i te Tusi Tapu.


“Arise, O woman, shed forth light, for your light has come and upon you the very glory of Jehovah has shone forth.”—ISAIAH 60:1. 	 “Ielusalema, tu ki luga o maina mai pela mo te la; a te malu o te Aliki ko maina mai ki a koe!”—ISAIA 60:1.


On that same night, Peter denied Jesus three times. 	 I te po eiloa tenā, ne fakafiti ne Petelu a Iesu fakatolu taimi.


One way that Jehovah may provide comfort is through a friend or a loved one who shares the same beliefs. 	 E tasi o auala e mafai o tuku mai ne Ieova a fakamafanafanaga ko te fesoasoani mai o se taugasoa io me se kāiga telā e ‵pau ‵tou talitonuga.


(Acts 28:8, 9) Jesus said that self-sacrificing love would identify his followers. 	 (Galuega 28:8, 9) Ne fai mai a Iesu ona ko te alofa telā e loto malie ke fai ei a taulaga, e iloa ei ana soko.


(Job 24:15) Wrongdoers are also in spiritual darkness, and such darkness can be overpowering. 	 (Iopu 24:15) E ‵nofo atu foki a tino amio ma‵sei i te pouliga faka-te-agaga, kae e mafai o pouli tagataga a te vaegā pouliga penā.


Yet, there is still a vast untouched territory. 	 Kae koi uke eiloa a koga talai e seki oko ki ei.


Jesus assured his followers of the availability of God’s spirit by saying: “If you, although being [imperfect and thus comparatively] wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more so will the Father in heaven give holy spirit to those asking him!” 	 Ne fakamaoni atu ne Iesu ki ana soko me e avanoa faeloa te agaga o te Atua, i ana pati: “Kafai koutou e [se ‵lei katoatoa kae] ma‵sei, kae e iloa ne koutou o tuku atu a mea ‵lei ki otou tama‵liki, e se sili atu la te otou Tamana i te lagi, i te fia tuku atu o te agaga tapu ki tino kolā e fakamolemole atu ki a ia?”


The shepherd of Bible times had to be courageous to protect his sheep from wolves, bears, and lions. 	 E ‵tau o maua ne te tausi mamoe i aso ne tusi ei te Tusi Tapu a te loto malosi ke puipui ei ana mamoe mai luko, ulosa mo leona.


“When the true God saw what they did, how they had turned back from their evil ways, he reconsidered the calamity that he said he would bring on them, and he did not bring it.” 	 “Ne lavea ne te Atua me ko oti ne tiakina olotou amioga ma‵sei, telā ne fuli ei ona mafaufauga; seki fakasala ei ne ia Nineva pela mo ana pati.”


‘ACQUIRE WISDOM AND TAKE HOLD OF DISCIPLINE’ 	 ‘‵SALA TE POTO KAE PUKE ‵MAU KI PATI POLOPOLOKI ‘


3 When the nation of Israel was obedient to Jehovah, it regularly benefited from his watchful care. 	 3 I te taimi ne fakalogo ei te atufenua o Isalaelu ki a Ieova, ne maua faeloa ne latou a mea aogā i tena tausiga mo tena atafai ki a latou.


The Scriptures say: “In the eighth year of his reigning, while [Josiah] was still a boy [about 16 years old], he started to search for [or, “to seek,” New International Version] the God of David his forefather.” (2 Chronicles 34:3) Josiah also kept on ‘seeking righteousness,’ for we read: “In the twelfth year [when Josiah was about 20 years old] he started to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem from the high places and the sacred poles and the graven images and the molten statues. 	 E fai mai penei te Tusi Tapu: “I te valu o tausaga o te nofoaiga a Iosia, koi tamaliki [kāti ko 16 ana tausaga] a ia, ne kamata ei a ia o tapuaki atu [io me “ke fuli atu,” New International Version] ki te Atua o tena tupuga ko Tavita te Tupu.” (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 34:3) Ne tumau foki a Iosia i te ‘faiga o te mea tonu,’ me e fai‵tau tatou penei: “E fa tausaga mai tua ifo [i te taimi ko 20 ei a tausaga o Iosia] kae kamata o ofa ne ia a koga tapuaki fapaupau, fakatusa o te atua fafine ko Asaila, mo nisi tupua aka katoa.


Should not the unraveling of this mystery move us to be zealous in preaching the good news of God’s Kingdom and proclaiming the day of Jehovah’s judgment? 	 E mata, e se fakamalosi aka ne te ‵tou malamalama i te uiga ‵funa o te tala tenei ke loto finafinau tatou o talai atu te tala ‵lei e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua mo te aso o te fakamasinoga a Ieova?


Aids to Understanding 	 Mea Kolā e Fesoasoani Mai ke Malamalama Tatou


Others question the authenticity of the Bible because of their religious background. 	 Ne fakafesili ne nisi tino a te ‵tonu o te Tusi Tapu ona ko te kese‵kese o olotou lotu.


Jesus Christ told the apostle Peter: “Simon, Simon, look! Satan has demanded to have you men to sift you as wheat.” 	 Ne fai atu a Iesu Keliso ki te apositolo ko Petelu: “Simona, Simona, kiloke; a Satani ko manako ke lū ne ia a koutou e pelā mo saito.”


What a blessing it will be when we can rightly ask: “Death, where is your victory? 	 Ko tafaga te lasi o te fakamanuiaga ka maua ne tatou i te taimi e fesili atu ei: “Te mate, tefea tou manumalo?


After those wars, mankind worried that the United States and the Soviet Union would direct atomic weapons at each other. 	 Mai tua o taua konā, ne manava‵se a tino i te mea ma fakaaoga ne te Iunaite Sitete mo te Soviet Union a meatau faka-atomika ki a lāua eiloa.


(Matthew 18:14) Therefore, if you are serving with a complete heart, you can exult in your fine works. 	 (Mataio 18:14) Tela la, kafai e tavini atu koe mo te loto kātoa ka manuia koe i au galuega.


(John 17:3) Since we have such a grand hope, we should be “nothing but joyful.”—Deuteronomy 16:15. 	 (Ioane 17:3) Ona ko te fakamoemoega gali telā ko maua ne tatou, e ‵tau eiloa mo tatou o “fia‵fia.”—Teutelonome 16:15.


A turning point came after the Council of Trent in 1546, when the question of vernacular translations was considered. 	 Ne mafai pefea o fakasalalau atu a te fekau e uiga ki te Malo i te lalolagi i aso konā ne “tino e seki a‵koga” e aunoa mo te fesoasoani o te agaga tapu?—Galuega 4:13; Kolose 1:23. 14.


(Psalm 2:2, 3) The religious leaders of Christendom have deceived their flocks. 	 (Salamo 2:2, 3) Ko oti ne fakaloiloi ne takitaki lotu o Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se olotou lafu mamoe.


He also sang: “My own foot will certainly stand on a level place; among the congregated throngs I shall bless Jehovah.” 	 Ne toe usu mai a ia: “Au e ‵viki atu ki te Aliki [ko Ieova] i te fakapotopotoga o ona tino.”


In response, a kind and loving Witness came to visit. 	 Ne tali mai taku tusi mai te āsi mai o se Molimau alofa kae atafai ki a au.


When the brother offered to show him how to study the Bible, he agreed. 	 I te taimi ne ofo atu ei ne te taina a te auala ke fai se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu, ne talia ne ia.


So we kept our contact with our son to absolutely necessary family business.” 	 Tela la, ne fesokotaki atu fua māua ki te ma tama māfai fua e isi ne mea tau te kāiga e ‵tau o aofia a ia i ei.”


On what will we focus our attention in this article? 	 Se a te mea ka ‵saga ‵tonu atu tatou ki ei i te mataupu tenei?


(Revelation 7:9, 15) In Israel, proselytes worshiped in the outer courtyard of Solomon’s temple. 	 (Fakaasiga 7:9, 15) I Isalaelu, a tino kolā ne ‵fuli ki te lotu Iutaia ne tapuaki atu i te koga tafa ki tua o te poletito i te faletapu o Solomona.


Nevertheless, “Noah proceeded to do according to all that God had commanded him.” 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, “ne fai eiloa ne Noa a mea katoa kola ne fakatonu atu ne te Atua.”


For example, a congregation on one Pacific island rented a hall for the Memorial. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne ‵togi ne se fakapotopotoga i se fenua e tasi o te Pasefika se hall mō te Fakamanatuga.


• What is the heritage of the great crowd, and how can they show that they truly appreciate it? 	 • Se a te tofi o te vaitino tokouke, kae e mafai pefea ne latou o fakaasi atu me e fakatāua tonu ne latou te mea tenā?


With cameras ready, they are at the train station, awaiting the arrival of a special guest—Joseph F. Rutherford, then president of the Watch Tower Society. 	 Ne toka latou mo mea pei ata vitio, e ‵nofo atu latou i koga faka‵tu tuleini, kae fakatalitali ki te oko mai o se malo fakapito—Joseph F. Rutherford, ko te pelesitene o te Watch Tower Society.


He found the nearly intact royal tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen, containing nearly 5,000 objects. 	 Toeitiiti kae katoatoa ‵lei a te tanuga o te tupu o Falao ko Tutankhamen i te taimi ne maua ei ne ia, telā e aofia i ei a mea kese‵kese e 5,000.


Why must we flee from “the love of money”? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai te “manako ki tupe”?


• Why do Christians avoid partiality? 	 • Kaia e ‵kalo keatea ei a Kelisiano mai te fakailoga tino?


I taught classes in Manaus, Belém, Fortaleza, Recife, and Salvador. 	 Ne fai ne au a akoga i te ‵gana Manaus, Belém, Fortaleza, Recife, mo te ‵gana Salvador.


But has democracy shown that man can rule successfully without God? 	 Kae e mata, ne fakaasi mai ne malo saoloto me ne mafai o manuia a tino i te lotou pule atu ki a latou eiloa e aunoa mo te fesoasoani o te Atua?


Here are some helpful answers to this question. 	 Konei a nisi manatu fesoasoani ki te fesili tenei.


Surely we do good when we regularly attend and participate in Christian meetings. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me kafai e ‵kau faeloa tatou ki fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano fakatasi mo te faiga o ‵tou tusaga i ei e fai eiloa ne tatou a mea ‵lei.


3 True worship enables people to cooperate as harmoniously as the members of our own body. 	 3 E mafai ne te tapuakiga tonu o fai a tino ke ga‵lue fakatasi e pelā mo vaega o ‵tou foitino.


Born into what may have been a prominent family, he studied with Gamaliel, a respected teacher, and later wrote: “I was making greater progress in Judaism than many of my own age.” 	 Ne fanau mai i se kāiga ‵lei, ne suke‵suke fakatasi mo Kamalielu, se faiakoga fakaaloalogina, kae fakamuli ifo, ne tusi mai a ia: “Ne sili atu toku gasolo ki mua i te lotu Iutaia i lō oku kautama e tokouke.”


No wonder there is so much wickedness! 	 E se tioa eiloa o uke a mea ma‵sei!


What are some of the things we accomplish through dedication and baptism? 	 Ne a nisi mea e fakataunu ne tatou e auala i ‵tou tukuatuga mo te papatisoga?


15 Jesus’ first letter was to the congregation in Ephesus. After commending the congregation for its endurance, Jesus stated: “Nevertheless, I hold this against you, that you have left the love you had at first.” 	 I te otiga ne fakamālō atu a ia ki te fakapotopotoga mō tena kufaki, ne fai atu a Iesu, penei: “Kae tenei eiloa te mea ko se malie ei au ki a koe: i a koe ko se alofa mai nei ki a au, e pela mo tou alofa i te kamataga.”


11 Like David, though, Jesus is a compassionate king, and he will protect the “great crowd” through Armageddon. 	 11 Kae e pelā mo Tavita, a Iesu se tupu alofa, kae ka puipui ne ia te “vaitino tokouke” i Amaketo.


From Amos chapter 1, verse 3, through chapter 2, verse 1 Am 1:3–2:1, Jehovah says six times: “I shall not turn it back.” 	 E kamata mai i te Amosa mataupu 1, fuaiupu e 3 ke oko ki te mataupu e 2, fuaiupu 1, ne fai mai fakaono a Ieova: “Ka fakasala ne au latou io me ka toe fakafoki atu ne au ki a latou.”


Instead of thinking like the world, which measures a person by his power, wealth, and position, the disciples needed to understand that their greatness depended on ‘making themselves small’ in the eyes of others. 	 I lō te mafau‵fau e pelā mo tino o te lalolagi, telā e fakamasino ne latou te tino i tena malosi, tena maumea, mo tena tulaga, ne ‵tau o malamalama a soko me i te lotou sili e faka‵na ki te ‘fakamalalo ne latou a latou eiloa’ i mua o nisi tino.


They involve such things as free will, sin, and an issue concerning the rightfulness of Jehovah’s rulership. 	 E aofia i ei a te ‵tou saolotoga, agasala, mo te kinauga e uiga ki te ‵tonu o te pulega a Ieova.


We can, for example, continue to cultivate vital Christian qualities as well as share the good news with many more than would otherwise have been possible. If we stay awake, Jehovah will find us “spotless and unblemished and in peace” at the end of this system of things. 	 E mafai o tumau tatou i te fakamalosi aka o uiga tāua faka-Kelisiano pelā foki mo te kau atu ki te talaiga o te tala ‵lei ki nisi tino kolā ne seki maua ne latou te avanoaga moi ne fakaoko fakavave mai ne Ieova te gataga.


2:7; 3:5—Why are the court ladies put under oath “by the female gazelles or by the hinds of the field”? 	 2:7; 3:5—Kaia ne fai ei a tavini fafine o te palesi ke tauto “i te igoa o te tia tele makini mo kasele”?


11 As to those who have the privilege of teaching God’s Word in the congregations today, Malachi 2:7 should serve as a caution. 	 E fai mai i ei me e ‵tau mo latou o “akoako atu ke iloa ne tino a te Atua.


Adam was so thrilled upon meeting this beautiful creation of Jehovah that he declared: “This is at last bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh.” 	 Ne fiafia malosi a Atamu ki te taulekaleka o te mea tenei a Ieova ne faite, fai ei ana pati penei: “Ko fatoa maua se tino e ‵pau mo au, ko ivi mai oku ivi, ko ‵kano mai oku ‵kano.”


The early booklet What Say the Scriptures About Spiritism? gave similar warnings, as have our more recent publications. 	 Ne ‵lomi mai i te tamā tusi ko te What Say the Scriptures About Spiritism? a fakailoaga tai ‵pau penā e pelā eiloa mo mea konei e maua ne tatou i loto i ‵tou tusi i aso nei.


Imagine what life on earth would be like under the rule of such a powerful King! Revealing the personality of Jehovah God 	 E mafai o fakaataata i tou mafaufau a te olaga i te lalolagi mai lalo i te pulega a se Tupu malosi!


As foretold, the nation of Edom, with a government and people in a specific region of the earth, became extinct. 	 E pelā mo te mea ne ‵valo mai, ne kamata eiloa o galo atu a te atufenua o Etoma, mo tena malo mo ana tino kolā ne ola i se kogā koga i te lalolagi.


Opposers have tried to put a stop to the Kingdom-preaching work but have failed. 	 Ne taumafai a tino ‵teke o taofi aka te galuega talai e uiga ki te Malo, kae ne seki manuia latou.


(Read Hebrews 11:7.) 	 (Faitau te Epelu 11:7.)


For five years, we preached mainly on isolated islands where there were no Witnesses. 	 E lima tausaga ne talai loa matou i motu konā e seai ne Molimau a Ieova i ei.


(Gen. 40:15, ftn.; 41:39-43; 50:20) No doubt Jehovah’s actions exceeded all of Joseph’s expectations. 	 (Kene. 40:15; 41:39-43; 50:20) E mautinoa eiloa me ne silia atu a mea ne fai ne Ieova i lō mea ne fakamoemoe ki ei a Iosefa.


What great joy there will be as resurrected ones are reunited with their loved ones! 	 Ko tafaga la te lasi o te fiafia māfai ko toe fetaui a tino kolā ka toe faka‵tu mai mo olotou kāiga pele!


And even if he is concerned about people in general, he doesn’t care about what happens to me.” 	 Kae tiga eiloa e manavase a ia e uiga ki tino, e se fia saga mai eiloa a ia ki mea e ‵tupu ki a au.”


However, they retained the right to exercise the gift of free will. 	 Kae ui i ei, koi maua eiloa ne latou te aiā ke fakagalue a te meaalofa ko te saolotoga.


This did not mean, however, that God would allow humans and the rebellious spirit son to do entirely as they wished. 	 Kae ne seki fakauiga i ei me ne talia ne te Atua a tino katoa mo te agelu ‵teke tenā ke fai a mea katoa kolā e ma‵nako latou ki ei.


Why do Christian meetings help us to be guided by holy spirit? 	 Kaia e fesoasoani mai a fakatasiga Kelisiano ke takitaki ei tatou ne te agaga tapu?


For I am Jehovah your God, the Holy One of Israel your Savior. . . . 	 A latou ko oku tino tonu, ne faite ne au latou ke aumai ne latou te fakaaloalo ki a au; . . .


“There remains a sabbath resting for the people of God.”—HEB. 4:9. 	 “E isi eiloa se malōlōga mō Kelisiano, e pelā mo te Atua ne malōlō i te fitu o aso.”—EPELU 4:9.


Genesis 1:26-28; 2:15-17; 3:1-6 	 Kenese 1:26-28; 2:15-17; 3:1-6


Worshippers of God have an added reason to reject astrology and fortune-telling—God condemns all forms of divination. 	 E isi eiloa ne pogai e ‵teke atu ei a tino tapuaki o te Atua ki te iloiloga o fetū mo te fakamatalaga o mea ‵tupu i aso mai mua—me e taku fakamasei ne te Atua so se faifaiga fakataulaitu.


(Ezekiel 38:14-23) That will be part of what Jesus called the “great tribulation such as has not occurred since the world’s beginning until now, no, nor will occur again.” 	 (Esekielu 38:14-23) Tenā te mea ne taku ne Iesu e pelā me ko te ‵toe “fakalavelave . . . e tafa sili i te masei i fakalavelave katoa ko oti ne ‵tupu mai i te kamataga o te lalolagi, ke oko mai eiloa ki te aso tenā.


This is precisely what Nehemiah, cupbearer to Persian King Artaxerxes, did when he faced an unexpected situation. 	 Tenā eiloa te mea ne fai ne Neemia, te tagata tausi ipu a te tupu o Pelesia ko Aletaseta, i te taimi ne fepaki ei a ia mo se fakalavelave fakapoi.


Why is it more important than ever to pray for deliverance from the wicked one? 	 Kaia e sili atu nei te tāua ke ‵talo mō se faka‵saoga mai te tino masei?


Jesus set the example in making known God’s name Faithful followers of Jesus continued to make God’s name known after Jesus’ death and resurrection. 	 Ne tumau eiloa a soko fakamaoni o Iesu i te fakailoaatuga o te igoa o te Atua mai tua o te mate mo te toetu o Iesu.


(Prov. 13:12) Any who feel this way, however, can draw encouragement from the words found at Habakkuk 2:3: “The vision is yet for the appointed time, and it keeps panting on to the end, and it will not tell a lie. 	 (Faataoto 13:12) Kae e mafai ne so se tino telā e mafaufau penei o maua ne ia a fakamalosiga mai i pati i te Sapakuka 2:3: “Tusi ki lalo, me e seki oko mai te taimi e fakataunu ei.


Peter was quite attached to fishing. 	 Ne fiafia malosi a Petelu ki te faiika.


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9 The teachers who went through the land at Jehoshaphat’s command had “the book of Jehovah’s law” with them. 	 9 A faiakoga kolā ne olo atu i loto i te fenua kātoa i te fakatonuga a Iosefatu ne olo mo “te tusi o te tulafono” a Ieova.


Experts may not always base their opinions on carefully collected evidence. 	 E se fakavae faeloa ne tino ‵poto olotou manatu ki fakamaoniga kolā ko oti ne fakatalitonu aka.


As soon as possible after a refugee arrives, elders should follow the direction in Organized to Do Jehovah’s Will, chapter 8, paragraph 30. 	 I te taimi eiloa e oko atu a tino fakaa‵lofa, e ‵tau mo toeaina o tau‵tali atu ki fakatakitakiga i te Ne Fakatoka ke Fai te Loto o Ieova, mataupu e 8, palakalafa e 30.


The Bible does not say. 	 E se tali mai ne te Tusi Tapu te fesili tenā.


That is natural. 	 A te mea tenā se lagonaga masani.


We are to be a holy people, even as our God, Jehovah, is holy.—1 Peter 1:15, 16. 	 E ‵tau o fai tatou e pelā me ne tino tapu, e pelā mo te ‵tou Atua, ko Ieova e tapu.—1 Petelu 1:15, 16.


He traveled extensively, worked from early in the morning until late at night, and eventually laid down his life in sacrifice. 	 Ne faimalaga ‵mao atu a ia, ne galue vave a ia i te taeao ke oko eiloa ki te valuapo, kae fakamuli ifo, ne tuku atu ei tena ola e pelā me se taulaga.


If a Christian takes a false step before he is aware of it, qualified men should try to readjust him in a spirit of mildness.—Gal. 6:1. 	 Kafai e fai ne se Kelisiano se mea ‵se mai mua o iloa ne ia, e ‵tau mo tagata kolā ne filigina o fakatonutonu a ia i te agaga o te agamalū.—Kala. 6:1.


As such, he has the prerogative to set standards for us, to define what purpose our life should have, and to guide us toward that purpose. 	 Ona ko te mea tenā, e isi eiloa sena saolotoga ke fai ne ia a tulafono mō tatou, ke fakamatala mai te olaga telā e ‵tau o maua ne tatou, kae ke puipui foki tatou ko te mea ke oko atu ki te olaga tenā.


He was addicted to tobacco and hashish, which he smoked constantly. 	 Ne umiti a ia ki paka mo lau kolā e ‵pusi faeloa a ia ki ei.


That has also proved true when brothers and sisters engage in public witnessing using a literature cart. 	 Ko oti ne fakamaoni aka ne taina mo tuagane kolā ne ‵tu atu mo olotou kā tusi i koga e tokouke i ei a tino.


Similarly, “God makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God, those who are the ones called according to his purpose.” 	 I se auala foki penā, a “te Atua e ga‵lue fakatasi mo tino kolā e a‵lofa ki a ia, ko latou eiloa kolā ne kalagagina mō tena galuega.”


You will likely agree, though, that it is not always easy to evaluate our own feelings objectively. 	 Kāti ka lotomalie koe me e se faigofie faeloa ke iloa tonu ne tatou a ‵tou lagonaga totino e uiga ki nisi tino.


(2 Timothy 3:12) We must endure if we are to prove our love for Jehovah and develop the qualities needed for salvation. 	 (2 Timoteo 3:12) Kafai e fia fakaasi atu ne tatou te ‵tou a‵lofa ki a Ieova, e ‵tau mo tatou o kufaki kae ati aka a uiga kolā e manakogina mō te ola-se-gata-mai.


Until we meet again.”* 	 Toe fetaui fakamuli.”*


If it does come, we should not let it cause us to think more of ourselves than is necessary.—Proverbs 27:2; Romans 12:3. 	 Kafai e tavae mai a nisi tino, e se ‵tau o fai ei ke manatu fia ma‵luga tatou.—Faataoto 27:2; Loma 12:3.


Worship of the false god Baal, with its sex orgies, became entrenched in Israel. 	 Ne salalau valevale atu a te tapuakiga ki a Paala, fakatasi mo amioga fakatauavaga faivalevale i Isalaelu.


First, Jehovah is generous and kind to both the good and the bad. 	 Muamua la, e kaimalie kae atafai a Ieova ki tino ‵lei mo tino amio ma‵sei.


When the Israelites were in the wilderness, they were miraculously provided with manna. 	 A koi ‵nofo atu te kau Isalaelu i te koga lavaki, ne fagai fakavavega latou ki manai.


(Psalm 119:24, 119) We have more of God’s reminders than the psalmist had. 	 (Salamo 119:24, 119) E uke atu nei a akoakoga mai i te Atua e maua ne tatou i lō akoakoga kolā ne maua ne te tino faisalamo.


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Doing so will enhance your appreciation for what he has done for you, what he is doing now, and what he will yet accomplish. 	 A te faiga penā ka fakamalosi aka ei tou loto fakafetai ki mea ko oti ne fai ne ia, ko mea e fai nei ne ia, mo mea ka fai ne ia.


The Bible urges us: “Throw all your anxiety [“cares; worries,” ftn.] on him, because he cares for you.” (1 Pet. 5:7) How, though, can you do that? 	 E fakamalosi mai te Tusi Tapu: “‵Pei atu ki luga i a ia a mea e manava‵se ei koutou, me atafai eiloa a ia ki a koutou.” (1 Pe. 5:7) Kae ka fai pefea ne koe a te mea tenā?


(Hebrews 5:7; 12:2) Above all, however, Jesus’ courage stemmed from his love, both for God and for his fellow humans. 	 (Epelu 5:7; 12:2) Kae sili atu i mea katoa, ne māfua mai eiloa a te loto toa o Iesu mai tena alofa ki te Atua e pelā foki mo tino.


May we keep on submitting to his headship by zealously obeying his command to preach and make disciples. 	 Ke tumau eiloa tatou i te ‵nofo mai lalo i tena takitakiga mai te faka‵logo mo te loto finafinau ki tena fakatonuga ke talai atu kae fai a soko.


Likewise, we have had some wrong expectations about the end. 	 E penā foki tatou, e mafai o isi ne fakatāutauga ‵se e fai ne tatou e uiga ki te gataga.


But that challenge can be met, as is demonstrated by millions of God-fearing women who form a large part of God’s people today. 	 Kae e mafai eiloa o faka‵lei aka te fakalavelave tenā, e pelā mo te mea ne fakaasi mai ne te fia miliona o fāfine kolā e ma‵taku ki te Atua kae fakatokouke foki ne latou a tino o te Atua i aso nei.


(John 4:35-38) Since we are participating in such harvesting activity, it will be encouraging to examine the joy of the early Christian harvest workers. 	 (Ioane 4:35-38) Ona ko te mea e ‵kau atu tatou ki te vaegā galuega tenei ko te ‵katiga o saito, ka fakamalosi aka ei a ‵tou loto ke iloilo aka te fiafia telā ne maua ne Kelisiano mua kolā ne ga‵lue i te ‵katiga o saito.


Life is more valuable than material things. 	 E sili atu te tāua o te ola i lō mea faka-te-foitino.


Consider the patience of an exiled Levite. 	 Mafaufau ki te kufaki o se tino Levi telā ne ave fakapagota.


In view of people’s reactions to the tragedy of death, several questions arise. 	 Ona ko te kese‵kese o kilokiloga a tino e uiga ki te mea fakamataku ko te mate, e ‵sae aka ei a nisi fesili.


Those who do, however, often look in the wrong place. 	 Kae e se tonu te koga e ‵kilo atu a tino konei ki ei mō se faka‵leiga.


How can we do that? 	 E fai pefea ne tatou te mea tenā?


2, 3. (a) Why does the Bible not give us rules for every situation in life? (b) What questions will be considered in this article? 	 2, 3. (a) Kaia e se taku mai ei i te Tusi Tapu a tulafono ki so se tulaga e uiga ki ‵tou olaga? (e) Ne a fesili ka mafau‵fau tatou ki ei i te mataupu tenei?


God “let himself be found by them” and “continued to give them rest all around.” (2 Chronicles 15:10-15) This example should encourage a renewed search for God by any who have drifted away from the Christian congregation. 	 Ne ‘talia ne te Atua ke iloa a ia ne latou’ kae “avatu ki a latou te filemu.” (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 15:10-15) E ‵tau o fakamalosi atu te tala tenei, ki so se tino telā ko oti ne tapeapea keatea mai te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano ke toe ‵sala atu ki te Atua.


LOYALTY TO GOD REQUIRES COURAGE 	 A TE FAKAMAONI KI TE ATUA E MANAKOGINA I EI TE LOTO MALOSI


9 Our assignment includes not only preaching but also teaching. 	 9 E aofia foki te akoako atu i te ‵tou galuega, kae e se ko te talai atu fua.


An ad with an enticing picture may suddenly appear on one’s computer screen. 	 E mafai o sae fakavave aka se faka‵pulaga io me se ata i tau komupiuta.


Many teenagers claim that this practice is harmless because it is not sexual intercourse. 	 E fai mai a talavou e tokouke me i te faifaiga tenei e se masei me e sē se faifaiga fakatauavaga.


(Ephesians 5:33) In this regard, she can look to the congregation as an example. 	 (Efeso 5:33) I te feitu tenei, e ‵tau o kilo atu a ia ki te fakapotopotoga e pelā me se fakaakoakoga.


20 This account of Saul and David contains a strengthening lesson: Persecutors of God’s servants cannot succeed when opposed by God’s spirit. 	 20 E maua ne tatou se akoakoga fakamalosi loto mai te tala e uiga ki a Saulo mo Tavita: E se mafai o manumalo a tino fakasauā i tavini a te Atua māfai e ‵teke atu te agaga o te Atua ki a latou.


The message of the book of Nehemiah provides valuable lessons for all true worshippers today, “for the word of God is alive and exerts power.”—Hebrews 4:12. 	 E maua i te tusi ko Neemia se fekau tāua o akoakoga aogā mō tino tapuaki ‵tonu katoa i aso nei, “me i te muna a te Atua e ola kae galue mo te ‵mana.”—Epelu 4:12.


What deplorable spiritual condition is experienced by those who regress to false worship? 	 Se a te tulaga masei i te feitu faka-te-agaga ko oko ki tino kolā ne toe ‵foki atu ki lotu ‵se?


4 Contentment and Generosity 	 4 Lotomalie mo te Uiga Kaimalie


But suppose that long after a transgression was forgiven, you still have pangs of conscience over past mistakes? 	 Kae e pefea la māfai koi sē ‵lei loa te loto lagona o koe i se mea ‵se ne fai i aso mua telā ko leva ne fakamagalo?


We have no hesitation in saying that God’s Word, the Bible, provides the only basis for doing this.—John 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17. 	 E se fakatalave eiloa tatou i te fai atu me e tuku mai ne te Muna a te Atua ko te Tusi Tapu a te auala fua e tasi mō te faiga o te mea tenei.—Ioane 17:17; 2 Timoteo 3:16, 17.


Jesus has prepared places in heaven for some of his followers. 	 E se ko tino fua kolā e olo ki te lagi ka maua ne latou se taui ‵lei.


The apostle Paul told Christians in Rome that God’s “invisible qualities are clearly seen from the world’s creation onward, because they are perceived by the things made, even his eternal power and Godship, so that they [disbelievers] are inexcusable.” 	 Tela la, ko se mafai ne tino o fai ne olotou fakasako me ko matea ‵lei ne latou te Atua i ana mea ne fai.”


Some of those may indeed be parts of the Bible that simply were described in terms unfamiliar to modern readers. 	 Kāti e aofia a tusi konā i nisi vaega o te Tusi Tapu i tugapati kolā e se masani ki ei a tino fai‵tau i aso nei.


It will explain why Jesus’ death was significant and how it can benefit you personally. 	 Ka fakamatala mai i ei a te pogai e tāua ‵ki ei a te mate o Iesu mo tena aoga ki a koe.


David dispersed his agitated men, saying: “It is unthinkable, on my part, from Jehovah’s standpoint, that I should do this thing to my lord, the anointed of Jehovah.”*—1 Samuel 24:1-7. 	 Ne fakagata ne Tavita a taumafaiga a ana tāgata, kae fai atu: “E mafai pefea o fai ne au te mea tenei ki toku aliki, te tupu fakaekegina a Ieova!”*—1 Samuelu 24:1-7, NW.


Jesus also compared death to a sleep because people can be awakened from death, thanks to the power of God. 	 Ne faka‵tusa foki ne Iesu a te mate ki te moe ona ko te mea e mafai o toe ‵fagu mai a tino mai te mate, mai te malosi o te Atua.


After Abraham arrived there, Jehovah said that Abraham’s offspring, not Abraham himself, would receive the land as an inheritance. 	 I te okoatuga o Apelaamo ki konā, ne fai atu a Ieova me ka maua ne tama‵liki a Apelaamo a te fenua tenā e pelā me se tofi, kae ka se maua tonu ne Apelaamo te fenua tenā.


Jerusalem was higher in elevation than Jericho. 	 (Ke onoono foki ki te fakamatalaga fakaopoopo.)


If my conscience moves me to decline this fraction, what other therapy might be used? 	 Kafai e se ‵lei toku loto lagona ke fakaaogā a tamā vaega fo‵liki konei, ne a nisi togafiti e mafai o fakaaogā?


What efforts did many ancient Israelites have to make to attend the festivals in Jerusalem? 	 Ne a taumafaiga ne ‵tau o fai ne tino Isalaelu e tokouke ke ‵kau atu ki ‵kaiga fia‵fia i Ielusalema?


Still, who fully understands gravity? 	 I pati fakatusa e fai penei me ko pou kolā e tokai ki ei te lalolagi.


See the article “The Bible Changes Lives—I Never Went Anywhere Without My Gun,” as told by Annunziato Lugarà, in the July 1, 2014, issue of The Watchtower, pages 8-9. 	 Ke onoono ki te mataupu “E ‵Fuli ne te Tusi Tapu a Olaga o Tino—Ne Seki Fano Au ki se Koga e Aunoa mo Taku Fana,” ne fakamatalagina ne Annunziato Lugarà i te lōmiga o Te Faleleoleo Maluga o Iulai 1, 2014, i te itulau e 8-9.


Looking back on those events, each of us today would do well to ask: ‘Do I have the faith that will preserve my life during the approaching great tribulation? 	 Kafai e toe mafau‵fau ki mea konā ne ‵tupu, se mea ‵lei ke fesili ifo a tatou taki tokotasi i aso nei penei: ‘E mata, e maua ne au te fakatuanaki telā e mafai o fakasao ne ia au i te fakalavelave lasi telā ko pili ‵ki mai?


The Bible also comforts us by means of a thrilling hope for the future. 	 E tuku mai foki ne te Tusi Tapu a fakamafanafanaga e auala i se fakamoemoega fakafiafia mō aso mai mua.


What will be discussed in this article? 	 Ne a mea ka sau‵tala ki ei i te mataupu tenei?


8 The apostle Paul, a spiritual shepherd himself, wrote to his brothers in Colossae: “Look out: perhaps there may be someone who will carry you off as his prey through the philosophy and empty deception according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary things of the world and not according to Christ.” 	 8 Ne tusi atu te apositolo ko Paulo, se tausi mamoe faka-te-agaga, ki ana taina i Kolose: “Ke fakamautinoa aka ke mo a eiloa e fakapologa koutou ne se tino ki poto mo takolekolega mo munatuku a tino e ‵tusa mo tuu mo aganuu, mo poto fakavae o te lalolagi kae e se fakavae ki a Keliso.”


In creating the earth and the human family, Jehovah never intended that man should die. 	 I te faitega o te lalolagi mo te kāiga o tino, ne seki manako eiloa a Ieova ke ‵mate a tino.


(John 13:12-15) By displaying a willingness to perform such a lowly task, Jesus gave his apostles an object lesson that would be deeply engraved on their minds and would encourage them to be humble in the days ahead. 	 (Ioane 13:12-15) Mai te fakaasiatuga o se loto fiafia o fai se vaegā galuega fatauvā penā, ne tuku atu ne Iesu ki ana apositolo se akoakoga telā ka masaua faeloa ne latou kae ka fakamalosi atu foki ki a latou ke loto mau‵lalo i aso mai mua.


(John 3:4-20) You may be able to draw people into conversations in a similar way. 	 (Ioane 3:4-20) I se auala tai ‵pau, e mafai foki o fai ne koe a tino ke fia‵fia o sau‵tala.


Kingdom fruitage is reaped by the original sower as well as by other Kingdom proclaimers who may not personally have been involved with sowing the seed that produced that particular disciple. 	 A fuataga o te Malo e tau ne te tino ‵toki muamua pelā foki mo tino talai o te Malo kolā kāti ne seki aofia tonu latou i te ‵tokiga o te fuaga telā ne iku atu ki se vaegā soko penā.


In what respect are God’s people proud and yet humble? 	 Se a te pogai e tasi fua e fakamata‵mata ei a tino o te Atua kae loto maulalo foki?


18 In the verses that lead up to Matthew 24:46, the word “coming” refers consistently to the time when Jesus comes to pronounce and execute judgment during the great tribulation. 	 18 I fuaiupu mai mua o te Mataio 24:46, e fakasino atu faeloa a te pati “vau” ki te taimi e vau ei a Iesu o folafola kae fakaoko mai te fakamasinoga i te taimi o te fakalavelave lasi.


(Psalm 36:9) Never should we take his power for granted. 	 (Salamo 36:9) E se ‵tau lele eiloa o manatu fātauvā tatou ki te malosi tenā.


What if our aging parents need our help? 	 E a māfai ko manakogina ne ‵tou mātua kolā ko ma‵tua a ‵tou fesoasoani?


And elsewhere we read: “God exalted him to a superior position and kindly gave him the name that is above every other name.”—Phil. 2:9. 	 Kae i nisi fuaiupu e fai mai penei: “Ne fakamaluga aka ei ne te Atua a ia ki se tulaga telā e maluga atu kae tuku atu ki a ia mo te kaimalie a te igoa telā e sili atu i igoa katoa.”—Fili. 2:9.


Logically, then, he would take the lead in all matters involving worship. 	 Tela la, ne ‵tau o fai ne ia te takitakiga i mea katoa e uiga ki te tapuakiga.


Man’s Varied Assignments 	 Galuega Kese‵kese a te Tagata


What are the benefits? 	 Ne a mea aoga e maua mai i ei?


What marvelous blessings obedient mankind will experience under Kingdom rule! 	 Ko tafaga la te ‵gali o fakamanuiaga kolā ka maua ne tino faka‵logo mai lalo i te pulega a te Malo!


And I will deliver you in that day, . . . and you will not be given into the hand of the men of whom you yourself are scared. 	 Ka ko au, te Aliki, ka puipui ne au a koe, kae ka se tuku atu koe ki tino kolā e mataku koe ki ei.


If a similar situation threatens the spiritual welfare of the congregation with which we are associated, let us completely reject apostasy and keep on walking in the truth. 	 Kafai e tupu se vaegā mea penā ki te fakapotopotoga telā e ‵kau atu tatou ki ei, ke na ‵teke atu tatou ki manatu sē ‵tonu kae ke tumau faeloa i te sasale atu i te munatonu.


How does she deal with this attack? 	 Ne fakafesagai atu pefea a tou fafine ki te lagonaga tenei?


How happy we are that Jehovah communicates with us! 	 E pefea te fia‵fia o tatou me e fesokotaki mai eiloa a Ieova ki a tatou!


Let us consider pursuing kindness in the family, in the workplace, at school, with our neighbors, in our ministry, and among fellow believers. 	 Ke na onoono aka tatou ki te fakaasiatuga o te alofa atafai i loto i te kāiga, i te koga galue, i te akoga, ki ‵tou tuakoi, i ‵tou galuega talai, mo ‵tou taina tali‵tonu.


13 Some of the “burning arrows” that Satan might fire at you are lies about Jehovah—that He does not care about you and that you are unlovable. 	 13 A nisi “matasana ‵ka” kolā e mafai o sana mai ne Satani ko pati ‵loi e uiga ki a Ieova—me e se atafai mai a Ia ki a tatou kae e se alofagina tatou.


[Picture on page 13] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 20]


We were informed before going to school that our training was not necessarily to prepare us to become missionaries. 	 A koi tuai o olo māua ki te akoga, ko oti ne fakailoa mai i te akoakoga o māua e se fakatoka i ei māua ke fai pelā me ne misionale.


In order not to lose the battle, I decided to look for a new job, even if it meant less pay. 	 10. (a) Kaia e faigata malosi ei ki nisi tino ke fakaasi atu te loto pulea i faifaiga fakatauavaga? (e) Se a te ‵fuliga lasi ne fai ne se taina e tokotasi?


Although the people pictured by the various types of soil have some things in common, those pictured by the fine soil have a characteristic that sets them apart from the rest. 	 E ‵tusa mo te fakamatalaga a Iesu, a te fuaga ko te fekau o te Malo telā e maua i te Muna a te Atua, kae e fakaata mai i laukele kese‵kese konā a tino mo tulaga kese‵kese o olotou loto.


ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 	 ITULAU 28 • PESE: 134, 24


Jesus said: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “Me ko te koga e tuku i ei ou koloa, e tuku foki i ei tou loto.”


During the canning season, local sisters came to assist, and Etta would help organize their work. 	 I te taimi e ga‵lue ei ki te utuga o mea‵kai ki loto i kāpa, ne au‵mai a tuagane o fesoasoani, kae ko Etta e fakatoka ne ia olotou galuega.


He felt for her. 15, 16. 	 Ne atafai malosi a ia ki tou fafine.


If we are God-fearing individuals, our strength comes from an unfailing Source—Jehovah God. 	 Kafai tatou ne tino e ma‵taku ki te Atua, ka maua eiloa ne tatou te ‵tou malosi mai se Tino e fakatuagagina—ko Ieova te Atua.


Only people who love what is good will accept him. 	 Ko tino fua kolā e fia‵fia ki te mea ‵lei ka talia ne latou a ia.


What quality of Jehovah comes to the fore in his dealings with Israel and with Nineveh? 	 Se a te uiga o Ieova e tulaga muamua i ana faifaiga ki Isalaelu mo Nineva?


This time, a brother named Herbert Kipps was found guilty, fined, and handed over to the military. 	 I te taimi tenei, ne fakasala a te taina ko Herbert Kipps, kae ave ki te kautau.


The younger one was a shepherd boy named David. 	 A te tino foliki i ei ko te tausi mamoe ko Tavita.