3 Jehovah is the rightful Sovereign of the universe because he is the almighty God and Creator. 	 3 A Ieova ko te Pule Sili tonu o te iunivesi me i a ia ko te Atua malosi katoatoa mo te Mafuaga.


You have played a very important role in my life. 	 Ko oti ne fai ne koe se tusaga tāua ‵ki eiloa ki toku olaga.


In 1513 B.C.E., the Israelites committed themselves and their descendants to accept Jehovah as Ruler, saying: “All that Jehovah has spoken we are willing to do.”—Ex. 19:8. 	 I te 1513 T.L.M., ne tauto atu a te kau Isalaelu mo tino katoa i ei ke talia ne latou a Ieova e pelā me ko te lotou Pule, mai i te fai atu: “Ka fai ne matou a mea katoa kolā ne faipati mai ei te Aliki [ko Ieova].”—Esoto 19:8.


Appreciation may deepen gradually. 	 Kāti e fanofano malie eiloa o lasi a te loto fakafetai.


They had to worship him “with spirit and truth.” 	 Ne ‵tau o tapuaki atu latou “i te agaga mo te munatonu.”


“If anyone does not stumble in word, this one is a perfect man, able to bridle also his whole body.” 	 Kafai se tino e seki fai eiloa ne ia se mea ‵se i ana pati, a ia se tino e katoatoa i te ‵lei, ko mafai foki ne ia o pulea tona foitino katoa.”


“I have no livelihood left.” 	 “E seki mafai o ‵sala ne au se isi galuega telā e mafai o tausi ei au.”


Yes, God’s word exerts power to change lives. 	 E tonu, a te muna a te Atua e galue mo te ‵mana ke ‵fuli ei a olaga o tino.


The farmer could represent any Christian who seems to be doing well but actually is in spiritual danger. 	 E mafai o faka‵tusa a te tino galue ki so se Kelisiano telā ne fanofano ‵lei eiloa kae ko tena loto ko tu i se tulaga fakamataku.


The Syrian king evidently was old and weak and had to lean upon Naaman for support. 	 Ne matua ‵ki kae vāivāi te tupu o Sulia kae ne fakapale atu ki a Namanu ke ‵lago atu ki a ia.


What the Bible foretold: global conflict—Luke 21:10; Revelation 6:4. 	 Mea kolā ne ‵valo mai i te Tusi Tapu: taua i te lalolagi kātoa—Luka 21:10; Fakaasiga 6:4.


(Prov. 13:20) Uncle Julius, who was 60 years old, became my pioneer partner. 	 (Faata. 13:20) Ne fai a toku fakatamana ko Julius, telā ko 60 ana tausaga, e pelā me ko toku soa.


Because Jehovah God fights in our behalf. 	 Me e taua atu a Ieova te Atua mō tatou.


Dad tried to keep Mother from attending the meetings. 	 Ne taumafai eiloa toku tamana o taofi toku mātua mai te kau atu ki fakatasiga.


17 None of us know what tomorrow may bring, for “time and unforeseen occurrence” befall us all. 	 17 E seai se tino i a tatou e iloa ne ia a mea ka ‵tupu i te aso taeao, me e maua ne tatou katoa a “te malaia” io ko fakalavelave ‵tupu fakafuasei.


Who really are teaching all nations the truth? 	 Ko oi a tino e akoako atu ne latou a te munatonu ki fenua katoa?


A Christian personality, along with love for God and whole-souled devotion to him, is of far greater value than physical attractiveness. 	 I te auala eiloa tenā e fakaaloalo atu i ei ki a Ieova, kae e isi se fakavae malosi i te feitu faka-te-agaga i te kamataga o te fakaipoipoga telā ka fesoasoani atu ke fakatumau ei te fesokotakiga tenā.


Will poverty ever end? 	 E mata, ka gata atu te olaga mativa?


15 To help others feel at home in the congregation, honestly ask yourself, ‘If I were in a foreign country, how would I want to be treated?’ 	 15 Ke fesoasoani atu ki se tino ke maua ne ia se lagonaga me nofo atu loa a ia i tena fenua tonu, ke fesili tonu ifo loa koe ki a koe eiloa, ‘Kafai e nofo atu au i se fenua fakaa‵tea, e mata e manako au ke pefea a faifaiga a tino ki au?’


Jesus himself identified the “liar and the father of the lie,” the one who “was a manslayer when he began”—Satan the Devil.—John 8:44. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu me i te “tino loi a ko te tamana foki o te loi,” a ia “se tino tatino i te kamataga”—ko Satani te Tiapolo.—Ioane 8:44.


Still, an individual who has escaped a dangerous situation may feel that Jehovah intervened. 	 E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, kāti ko mafaufau se tino telā ne sao atu i se tulaga fakamataku me ne fesoasoani atu Ieova.


21 Jesus also showed loyalty to his faithful apostles. 	 21 Ne alofa fakamaoni foki a Iesu ki ana apositolo fakamaoni.


For example, some people have been unjustly convicted and imprisoned. 	 E pelā mo nisi tino ko oti ne ‵pei atu ki te falepuipui i se auala sē fakamaoni.


(Ex. 19:8) Three days later, Jehovah God made known to Israel what he would require of his chosen nation. 	 (Esoto 19:8) E tolu aso mai tua ifo, fakailoa atu ei ne Ieova te Atua ki te kau Isalaelu a te mea e manako a ia ke fai ne tena fenua filifilia.


Available for download at www.jw.org 	 Faitau ki nisi tali ki fesili mai te Tusi Tapu i te Itaneti www.jw.org


“Have you intelligently considered the broad spaces of the earth? 	 “E mata e iloa ne koe me e pefea te lasi o te lalolagi?


Indeed, Paul said that Abraham did receive Isaac back by resurrection “in an illustrative way.”—Heb. 11:19. 	 E tonu, ne fai mai a Paulo me ne toe maua ne Apelaamo a Isaako me ne toetu ake mai te mate ‘i se auala fakatusa.’—Epelu 11:19.


YOUR MARRIAGE VOW Marriage vow (See paragraph 14) 	 TE TAUTOGA I TAU FAKAIPOIPOGA


For example, at the Presbyterian General Assembly in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in June 2001, one minister said that the document was the work of “a powerful faction in the Roman Catholic Church . . . scared silly by the spirit of openness introduced by Vatican II.” 	 E pelā mo te Fono a te lotu Pelepeleane telā ne fai i Belfast, i Aialani ki mātū, i a Iuni 2001, ne fai mai se faifeau me i te fakamatalaga tenā ne māfua mai i “se potukau o tino ma‵luga i te Lotu Katolika i Loma . . . kolā e ma‵taku i te ikugā fono i te Vatican II e uiga ki te saolotoga o tino ke fai te mea e mafau‵fau latou ki ei.


When Elisha’s attendant arose and went outside, he saw the prophet’s would-be captors. 	 I te taimi ne tu aka ei a te tavini a Elisaia kae fano ki tua, lavea ei ne ia a te fili o te pelofeta mo tena kautau.


Complying with this counsel involves reverential fear of Jehovah. 	 Kafai e fia ola tatou e ‵tusa loa mo te fakatonuga tenā e ‵tau mo tatou o ma‵taku kae fakaaloalo ki a Ieova.


15 Although we preach the good news to our neighbors, as Jesus’ followers we are “no part of the world.” 	 15 E ui eiloa e talai atu ne tatou te tala ‵lei ki ‵tou tuakoi, e pelā mo soko o Iesu, ‘e se ne tino o te lalolagi’ tatou.


Soon—A Day of Howling! 11. What is the essence of Zephaniah 1:8-11? 	 Se Aso o te ‵Tagi Fanoanoa—Ko Pili Mai


14 Having large social events is not advisable, since supervision at such is often difficult. 	 14 E se fakamalosi mai ke fai ne fakafiafiaga ‵lasi, me e faigatā ke tausi faka‵lei atu ki ei.


The Sovereign Lord Jehovah himself has opened my ear, and I, for my part, was not rebellious. 	 I taeao katoa, e fai ne ia toku loto ke fiafia o fakalogo ki ana akoakoga.


As David carries on his campaign against Israel’s enemies, Jehovah gives him one victory after another. 	 I te taimi ne taua atu ei a Tavita ki fili o Isalaelu, ne tuku atu eiloa ne Ieova te manumalo ki a ia i taimi e uke.


11 We need to obey Jehovah completely, as the Israelite Caleb did. 	 11 E ‵tau eiloa o faka‵logo katoatoa tatou ki a Ieova e pelā mo te mea ne fai ne te tagata Isalaelu ko Kalepo.


What modern-day reality has called for adjustments in our witnessing work? 	 Se a te mea tonu ko oti ne tupu i aso nei telā e manakogina ei a fakamafuli‵fuliga i te ‵tou galuega talai?


Between the sixth and tenth centuries C.E., the Masoretes copied the Hebrew Scriptures and produced what is known as the Masoretic text. 	 I vā o te ono mo te sefulu senitenali T.A., ne ‵kopi ne faiakoga ‵poto Iutaia a te Tusi Tapu i te ‵gana Epelu kolā e taku ko tusitusiga faka-Epelu.


4 Challenges that Noah faced. 	 4 Mea faiga‵ta ne fe‵paki mo Noa.


Such ones may become downhearted, not because they compare themselves with others, but because they compare themselves with what they once were. 	 E mafai o mafatia malosi a tino konei e se ona ko te sē ‵pau o latou mo nisi tino, kae ona ko te ‵kese o mea e mafai ne latou o fai i aso nei mo mea ne mafai ne latou o fai i aso mua.


2:2—How is the spirit of the world like the air, and where does its authority lie? 	 2:2, NW—E fai pefea te agaga o te lalolagi e pelā me se ea, kae e pule atu a ia ki fea?


Yet, she spoke tactfully to Eli, not presuming to criticize him for his false accusation. 	 Kae ne faipati atu a ia mo te āva ki a Eli, me ne seki taku fakamasei ne ia tou tagata ona ko ana ‵losiga ‵se.


“I was unable to sleep that night. 	 “Ne seki tō taku moe i te po tenā.


Even the prestigious Sanhedrin is forced to take note and pass a death sentence upon the Miracle Worker! 	 Ne ‵tau foki mo te fono ‵malu ko te Sanetulini o ‵saga atu ki ei kae ne fakaiku aka ne latou ke na fakasala ki te mate a te Tino faivavega tenā!


One of her sons had a drug problem and often became uncontrollable and threatened her and her daughter. 	 E tokotasi tena tamaliki tagata ne umiti ki vailakau tapu kae masani o fakamatakutaku atu ki tou fafine mo tena tamaliki fafine.


Consider the first-century Christians Euodia and Syntyche. 	 Ke sau‵tala tatou ki Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua ko Evotia mo Sunetui.


Jehovah can likewise help us find adequate housing for our families. 	 E mafai foki ne Ieova o fesoasoani mai ke maua ne fale e lava mō ‵tou kāiga.


Are you seeking to excel in some professional field? 	 Io me taumafai ke galue koe i te taviniga tumau?


After liberating his people from Babylon the Great in 1919, he set before them a victory banquet, an abundant supply of spiritual food. 	 Mai tua o te fakasaolotoga o ana tino mai i Papelonia te Sili i te 1919, ne fakatoka ne ia i mua o latou se ‵kaiga o te manumaloga o mea‵kai faka-te-agaga kolā e lava kae ‵toe.


20 The psalmist David asked: “O Jehovah, who may be a guest in your tent?” 	 20 Ne fakamolemole atu te faisalamo ko Tavita: “Ieova, ko oi ka fai mo mālō i tou faleie?”


On the way, he met a woman at Jacob’s fountain near the city of Sychar in Samaria. 	 Ne fai atu a ia ki te fafine tenā: “Ka ko te tino e inu ki te vai telā ka tuku atu ne au ki a ia, e se toe fia inu eiloa.


However, a foolish person does not bother to find out the facts of the situation and blurts out what comes to his mind. 	 Kae, ko te tino valea, e se fia saga o ‵sala ki manatu ‵tonu kae fai atu fua ne ia a so se pati i tena mafaufau.


Those Bible Students were zealous! 	 Ne loto finafinau a Tino ‵A‵koga ki te Tusi Tapu konā!


Thus, they passed inspection. 	 Ne ‵pāsi ei latou i te fakamasinoga tenā.


4, 5. What was the purpose of John’s ministry, and how well did he accomplish it? 	 4, 5. Se a te pogai o te galuega a Ioane, kae e pefea te magoi o tena galuega ne fai?


“The sabbath came into existence for the sake of man,” said Jesus. 	 “A te Sapati ne fai mō te ‵lei o te tino,” ko pati a Iesu.


It means speaking “with graciousness,” using the tongue to heal rather than to hurt.—Read Proverbs 12:18; 18:21. 	 E fakauiga eiloa ki te faipati atu mo te “alofa” kae fakaaoga te gutu ke faka‵lei ei a kinauga i lō te fakalogo‵mae atu.—Faitau te Faataoto 12:18; 18:21.


He needs to have additional identification. 	 E ‵tau o isi ne fakamaoniga fakaopoopo e fai ne ia.


Please read the next two articles. 	 Fakamolemole ke faitau ki mataupu e lua kolā e ‵soko mai.


Could playing violent computer games affect one’s relationship with Jehovah? 	 E mata, e mafai o pokotia te vā fakataugasoa o se tino mo Ieova mai te tafao i tafaoga fakasauā i komupiuta?


4 How is the power given to us by holy spirit manifested? 	 4 Ne lavea atu pefea a te ‵mana telā ne tuku mai ki a tatou e auala i te agaga tapu?


Knowing Jehovah includes having a close bond of love with him and with fellow believers. 	 A te iloa tonu o Ieova e aofia i ei se fesokotakiga ‵pili kae alofa mo ia pelā foki mo taina mo tuagane.


Once, he asked the chaplain: “You come onto the ship and pray for the troops and for victory. 	 Ne fesili atu a ia i se taimi e tasi ki te faifeau: “A koe e vau ki luga i te vakamutu o ‵talo mō te kautau mo te manumalo.


(Read 2 Peter 2:9-11.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Petelu 2:9-11.)


(2 Peter 3:3, 4) For example, do not the attitude and the behavior of people in general give evidence that we are living in “the last days”? (2 Timothy 3:1-5) With the eyes of faith, we see that current world events are not just history repeating itself. 	 (2 Petelu 3:3, 4) E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e mata, e se fakamaoni mai i uiga mo faifaiga masani a tino me ko ‵nofo atu nei tatou i “aso fakaoti”? (2 Timoteo 3:1-5) Mai i ‵tou mata o te fakatuanaki, e lavea ei ne tatou me i mea konei e ‵tupu i te lalolagi e se ne mea masani fua kolā e ‵tupu faeloa i taimi katoa.


It can be of benefit both to individuals and to the community. 	 E aogā i ei ki tino taki tokotasi, penā foki loa mo fenua.


8. (a) To whom do people turn for advice? (b) What kind of advice is dispensed? 	 Tino Kolā e Fai Mai me i ‘Amioga Ma‵sei ne Mea ‵Lei, Kae ko Amioga ‵Lei ne Mea Ma‵sei’


Would they feel a loss of freedom for having to do these things? 	 E mata, ne galo atu te lā saolotoga mai te faiga o mea konei?


In what situation did Joseph find himself, and how did he react? 	 Se a te tulaga ne oko atu ki ei a Iosefa, kae ne saga atu pefea a ia ki ei?


The Bible also speaks of “the world” as being guilty of sin and needing a savior, clearly showing that in such contexts the term applies to humankind and not the earth.—John 1:29; 4:42; 12:47. 	 E faipati foki te Tusi Tapu i “te lalolagi” ne agasala kae manakogina se fakaola. E fakaasi manino mai i fakamunaga penā i te tugāpati e fakasino loa ki tino kae e se ko te laukele.—Ioane 1:29; 4:42; 12:47. [Ata i te itulau e 11] Ne lavea atu a tugālima o te Mafuaga i ana mea ne faite


On matters that affect our lives, he provides a sound basis for us to determine his position, that is, how he views such matters and whether our desires are in harmony with his purposes. 	 E tuku mai ne ia a fakatakitakiga aogā mō ‵tou olaga ke iloa ei ne tatou tena kilokiloga kae ke iloa foki ne tatou me e fetaui a ‵tou manakoga mo ana fuafuaga me ikai.


A Time to Draw Closer to Jehovah 	 Se Taimi ke Sinā Fakapilipili Atu ki a Ieova


7 Still, the salvation available to us is not limited to finding spiritual refuge. 	 7 Kae ko te fakaolataga telā ka maua ne tatou e se ko te mauaga fua o se koga faka‵lafi faka-te-agaga.


Psalm 102:17 states about Jehovah: “He will certainly turn to the prayer of those stripped of everything, and not despise their prayer.” 	 E fai mai te Salamo 102:17 e uiga ki a Ieova: “Ka lagona ne ia te ka‵laga a ona tino ma‵tiva, kae ka fakalogo a ia ki olotou ‵talo.”


We make a special effort to show others the actual words of the Bible, featuring it in our ministry. 	 E fai ne tatou a taumafaiga fakapito ke fakaasi atu ki tino a pati mai i loto i te Tusi Tapu mai te faitau atu i te galuega talai.


(Proverbs 22:15) Many youths and adults who should know better make a similar mistake. 	 (Faataoto 22:15) E fai foki ne talavou mo tino ma‵tua e tokouke kolā ko ‵tau o lasi te lotou mea e iloa, a mea ‵se penā.


As David admitted, trying to repress a guilty conscience wore him out! 	 Koi tuai o fakaasi tonu atu ne Tavita a tena agasala, ne masei ‵ki eiloa a tena loto lagona!


“NEVER BE ANXIOUS” 	 “KE MO A E MANAVA‵SE”


(Mal. 3:10) Jehovah promises that the one who gives generously will prosper. 	 (Mala. 3:10) Ne tauto mai a Ieova me ka manuia a te tino telā e tuku atu ana mea mo te kaimalie.


So their heart remains in an unresponsive state. 	 Tela la, ne tumau eiloa olotou loto i te ma‵keke.


And let us ask Jehovah to help us keep contributing to the unity of his people! 	 Kae ke fakamolemole atu tatou ki a Ieova ke fesoasoani mai ke fakamalosi aka faeloa ne tatou a te ‵kau fakatasi o ana tino!


“The flesh is against the spirit in its desire,” wrote the apostle Paul, “and the spirit against the flesh.” 	 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Paulo, “E ‵teke atu a manako o te foitino ki manako o te agaga, e ‵teke atu foki a manako o te agaga ki manako faka-te-foitino.”


(Acts 16:12-15) Because Lydia wanted to do good things for others, she prevailed upon Paul and his associates to stay with her. 	 (Galuega 16:12-15) Ona ko te fia fai ne Litia o mea ‵lei ki nisi tino, ne manumalo eiloa a ia i te faiatuga ki a Paulo mo ana taugasoa ke olo atu o ‵nofo mo ia.


The wisdom from above is “not hypocritical.” 	 A te poto mai luga e se amio “fakaloiloi.”


He has journeyed to the Judean wilderness in order to find David and kill him. 	 Ne faimalaga atu eiloa a Saulo ki te koga lavaki o Iuta ko te mea ke ‵sala atu ki a Tavita ke tamate.


(Ephesians 6:16) A person strengthens his faith through Bible study. 	 (Efeso 6:16) E fakamalosi aka ne se tino a tena fakatuanaki e auala i te sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu.


Carmel 	 Maono


(Genesis 3:1-6) Thus the first human pair rejected God’s right to rule over them and, in effect, became worshippers of Satan. 	 (Kenese 3:1-6) Telā la, ne ‵teke atu ei te tauavaga muamua ki te saolotoga o te Atua ke pule atu ki a laua, kae ne fai ei laua mo fai ne tino tapuaki ki a Satani.


We take the position expressed by the three faithful Hebrews who refused to bow down to King Nebuchadnezzar’s image of gold. 	 E tau‵tali tatou ki te tulaga ne fakaasi mai ne tamataene Epelu fakamaoni kolā ne ita fitifiti ke ifo atu ki te fakatusa aulo a te tupu ko Nepukanesa.


(Matt. 18:17-20) Should we not seek to imitate Him? 	 (Mataio 18:17-20) E mata, e se ‵tau o taumafai tatou ke fakaakoako atu ki a Ia?


Truly I say to you, He will appoint him over all his belongings.”—Matthew 24:3, 45-47. 	 Au e fai tonu atu ki a koutou, a te pule e fili ne ia a te tavini tenā, ke pule i ana mea katoa.”—Mataio 24:3, 45-47.


They ignore the words of Leviticus 19:18, which says: “You must love your fellow as yourself.” 17. 	 Ne seki amanaia latou ki pati i te Levitiko 19:18, kolā e fai mai penei: “Alofa ki tou tuakoi e pelā eiloa mo tou alofa ki a koe eiloa.”


“It will not be late.”—Habakkuk 2:3. 	 “Ka se tuai foki.”—Sapakuka 2:3.


(1 Thessalonians 4:3-7; Hebrews 13:4) Or they might share in apostate talk, “empty speeches that violate what is holy,” proffered by those who “have deviated from the truth.”—2 Timothy 2:16-18. 	 (1 Tesalonia 4:3-7; Epelu 13:4) Io me e mafai o aofia latou i sau‵talaga mo te fakasalalauatuga o manatu aposetate, “faipatiga sē aogā, me takitaki ne latou a tino ke ‵mao mai te Atua,” ne tino kolā ‘ne tiaki ne latou a te mea tonu.’—2 Timoteo 2:16-18.


My life is full of happy moments, exciting experiences, and generous blessings!” 	 Ne ‵fonu toku olaga i taimi ‵gali, tala fakafiafia, mo fakamanuiaga ‵gali!”


After viewing the program, why not take time to discuss how to apply the points that were featured? 	 Kafai ko oti ne onoono i te polokalame, kaia e se fakaaoga ei te taimi ke sau‵tala ki te auala e mafai ei o fakagalue aka a manatu kolā ne onoono ki ei?


She says: “Missionary life taught me to be more self-sacrificing, loving, and patient. 	 Ne fai mai a ia: “A te olaga fakamisionale ne akoako mai ke talia ne au a mea faiga‵ta, alofa kae ke loto kufaki.


“I did research in Watchtower articles related to serving where the need is greater,” says Stephanie.* “I also talked with the congregation elders and the circuit overseer and his wife about my desire to serve abroad. 	 “Ne fai aku sukesukega i mataupu o te Watchtower e uiga ki te tavini atu i koga kolā e lasi te manakoga i ei,” ko muna a Stephanie.* “Ne sau‵tala foki au mo toeaina o te fakapotopotoga mo te ovasia o te fenua mo tena avaga e uiga ki toku manakoga ke tavini atu i nisi fenua.


His shed blood would provide the ransom through which human sinners could be saved. 	 Ne tuku mai i tena toto maligi te togiola telā ne mafai ei o faka‵sao ki ei a tino agasala.


For one thing, they learned that the world situation will one day be different. 	 E tasi te mea, ko iloa nei ne latou me e isi se taimi ka ‵kese ei a foliga o te lalolagi nei.


But the Bible’s description of faith involves more, as the next article will show. 	 Kae e uke atu a mea e aofia i te fakamatalaga a te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te fakatuanaki, telā ka fakaasi mai i te suā mataupu.


In addition, clerics of many religions have openly condoned premarital and extramarital sex and homosexuality. 	 I tafa i ei, ko oti ne talia ne faifeau o lotu e uke a te ‵moe tasi kae seki avaga, te mulilua, mo te avaga o te tagata ki te tagata mo te fafine ki te fafine.


Simply focus on what is essential to clarifying the point under consideration. 	 Ke saga tonu atu fua ki mea kolā e tāua ke fakamaina atu i ei te manatu telā e faipati ki ei.


12 Pray for holy spirit. 	 12 Ke ‵talo atu mō te agaga tapu.


They needed insight, the ability to look beyond the obvious and to see into a matter. 	 Ne ‵tau o maua ne latou te poto, te atamai ke se ‵kilo atu fua ki te mea ne fai kae ki mea mai tua o te mea tenā.


(Isaiah 48:17, 18) When applied, its practical counsel always works, regardless of a person’s ethnic, cultural, or educational background. 	 (Isaia 48:17, 18) Kafai e fakagalue a fakatakitakiga i ei ka aogā eiloa, faitalia te fenua, te matakāiga, tuu mo aganuu io me ko te tulaga o ana akoakoga.


Rather, we endeavor to walk with God even when no fellow human can see us. 	 I lō te fai penā, e taumafai eiloa tatou o sa‵sale fakatasi mo te Atua faitalia me seai se tino e lavea tonu ne ia tatou.


In any case, the total number of those serving as deputies was 3,850. 	 Faitalia te ‵kese, a te aofaki kātoa o tino fesoasoani konā e toko 3,850.


The early Christians took Jesus at his word, and understood his inculcations of gentleness and non-resistance in their literal sense. 	 Ne tau‵tali eiloa a Kelisiano i aso mua ki pati a Iesu, kae ne malamalama foki latou i ana akoakoga e uiga ki te uiga atafai mo te sē amio fakasauā.


We read at Proverbs 20:11: “Even a child is known by his actions, whether his behavior is pure and right.” 	 E fai‵tau tatou penei ki te Faataoto 20:11: “A uiga o te tamaliki e fakaasi mai i mea e fai ne ia, e mafai o iloa ne tatou manafai se tamaliki ‵lei kae amiotonu.”


She appreciates the special opportunity open to her to start spiritual discussions with tenants in the lobby and elevator. 	 E loto fakafetai tou fafine ki te avanoaga ko maua ne ia ke kamata a sau‵talaga faka-te-agaga mo tino i te talāluma mo te elevator.


Humbly Submitting to Loving Shepherds 	 Faka‵logo mo te Loto Maulalo ki Tausi Mamoe A‵lofa


THE WAY OF HAPPINESS 	 TE AUALA KE MAUA TE FIAFIA


He sat down and listened. 	 Ne sagasaga a ia ki lalo kae fakalogologo.


Now when I pray, I can pray to Jehovah. 	 Nei la, kafai ko ‵talo atu au, e mafai o ‵talo atu au ki a Ieova.


The coming of the Kingdom of God! 	 Ko te oko mai o te Malo o te Atua!


15 Showing respect for the property of others contributes to the unity of the congregation. 	 15 A te fakaasiatuga o te āva ki kope a nisi tino e fakaopoopo atu ki te ‵kau fakatasi o te fakapotopotoga.


• Why will some have “a resurrection of life” and others “a resurrection of judgment”? 	 • Kaia ka ‘toe‵tu aka ei ki te ola’ a nisi tino kae ‘toe‵tu ki te fakasalaga’ a nisi tino?


That in itself may be beneficial. 	 A te pati eiloa tenā e mafai o aogā.


YEARS have passed since the 1960’s, the decade here referred to by the historian and philosopher Hannah Arendt. 	 KO OTI ne ‵teka atu a tausaga e uke talu mai tausaga mai tua ifo o te 1960, ko te vaitaimi telā ne faipati ki ei a te faiakoga tusitala mua ko Hannah Arendt i ana pati mai luga nei, kae i aso nei ko gasolo aka o malosi te ‵teke atu o tino ki pulega.


A limited group of faithful humans, called a “little flock,” are chosen by God to go to heaven. 	 Se aofaki foliki fua o tino fakamaoni, e taku ko te “lafu foliki,” kolā ne filifili ne te Atua ke olo atu ki te lagi.


Graceful, upright palm trees were a common sight in Oriental courtyards in Bible times. 	 A lakau ‵gali kae ‵tonu ko pāma, ne lakau masani kolā e alai sāle ki ei a fale o tino i Asia i taimi o te Tusi Tapu.


1513 Israel’s Exodus from Egypt 	 1513 Te Faka‵saoga o Isalaelu mai i Aikupito


Agencies in such places as Australia and Hawaii detected the massive earthquake in northern Sumatra and foresaw the potential danger of the aftereffect. 	 Ko leva ne lavea ne fakapotopotoga i fenua pelā mo Ausetalia mo Hawaii, me ka tupu se mafuie lasi ‵ki i te feitu ki matū o Sumatra e pelā foki mo mea fakama‵taku ka iku mai i ei.


In addition to the warning against idolatry, there is another important lesson in this account. 	 E se gata i te fakatonuga ke mo a ma ifo ki tupua, e isi aka foki se isi fakaakoakoga tāua i te tala tenā.


Seeing Who We Are 	 Ke Iloa Tonu me ko oi Tatou


(Proverbs 29:25) If because of fear of man, servants of God join others in doing what Jehovah forbids or refrain from doing what God’s Word commands them to do, they have been ensnared by “the birdcatcher.”—Ezekiel 33:8; James 4:17. 	 (Faataoto 29:25) Kafai e ‵kau atu a nisi tavini a te Atua ki nisi tino i te faiga o mea kolā e fakatapu ne Ieova io me e se fai ne latou a mea kolā e fakatonu mai ne te Muna a te Atua ke fai ona ko te mataku ki tino, ko ‵to atu eiloa latou ki te malei a “te tino fai manu.”—Esekielu 33:8; Iakopo 4:17.


“The fear of Jehovah means the hating of bad.”*—Proverbs 8:13. 	 “A te āva ki te Aliki ko te takalialia ki te masei.”—Faataoto 8:13.


“We enjoyed working with the congregation so much,” says Hans, “that we extended our stay.” 	 Ne fai mai a Hans, penei: “Ne fia‵fia māua o ga‵lue fakatasi mo te fakapotopotoga, telā, ne toe ‵nofo atu ei māua.”


Think of this comparison: Many of us love to eat a dessert once in a while, but we realize that a steady diet of cakes and candies will harm our health. 	 Mafaufau ki te fakatusaga tenei: E fia‵fia tatou ke ‵kai ki se mea‵kai magalo‵galo i nai taimi, kae e iloa ne tatou me kafai e ‵kai faeloa tatou ki keke mo lole e iku atu ki te ma‵saki tatou i ei.


He used the same word in referring to the baby Jesus lying in the manger.—Luke 2:12, 16; 18:15. 	 Ne fakaaoga foki ne ia te pati tenā ke fakasino atu ki te pepe ko Iesu e moe i te tali fagai manu.—Luka 2:12, 16; 18:15.


Even after his ascension to immortal spirit life in the heavens, he was willing to wait for Jehovah’s appointed time before taking action. 	 Ko oti ne fanaka a ia ki te lagi pelā me se agaga e se mafai o toe mate, kae ne loto malie eiloa a ia ke faka‵tali ki te taimi tonu o Ieova a koi tuai o gasuesue a ia.


The ram and the goat (Dan., chap. 8) 	 Te mamoe mo te kouti (Tanielu mataupu e 8)


• In what ways has Jehovah caused his light to shine on his people? 	 18, 19. (a) Se a te folafolaga a Ieova ne fai ki tino ‵fou kolā e o‵mai ki tena fakapotopotoga? (e) Ne a mea e fakaasi mai ne fuaiupu fakaoti o te Isaia mataupu e 60?


(Psalm 36:9) Parents, how do you view receiving such a precious gift from God? 	 (Salamo 36:9) Mātua, se a te otou kilokiloga ki te meaalofa sili i te gali tenā mai te Atua?


(Luke 24:11) All doubt was removed, however, when they and other disciples saw the resurrected Jesus on separate occasions. 	 (Luka 24:11) Kae ne fakaseaoga atu a manatu fakalotolotolua katoa i te taimi ne lavea ei ne latou mo nisi soko a Iesu telā ne toetu aka i taimi kese‵kese.


• How can our message appeal to the heart? 	 • E mafai pefea o oko atu a te ‵tou fekau ki te loto o te tino?


In God’s new world, there will be “great ecstasy” when billions are resurrected, for “there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” 	 I te lalolagi fou a te Atua, ka “ofo” masei a tino māfai ko toe faka‵tu mai te fia piliona o tino “me i tino ‵lei mo tino se ‵lei, ka faka‵tu mai katoa mai te mate.”


It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” (Jeremiah 10:23) Our Creator says: “For your own good, I teach you, and I lead you along the right path.”—Isaiah 48:17, Contemporary English Version. 	 (Ielemia 10:23) E fai mai te ‵tou Māfuaga, penei: “Au . . . e manako o akoako koutou ke ‵lei koutou kae fakatonutonu foki koutou i te auala e ‵tau o olo koutou i ei.”—Isaia 48:17.


How might we do that? 	 E mafai pefea o tupu te mea tenā?


He is righteous, yes, saved; humble, and riding upon an ass, even upon a full-grown animal the son of a she-ass.” 	 E vau a ia mo te manumalo, kae tela la, a ia se tino malalo fua kae sopo mai i luga o te asini—se tamā asini.”


They themselves have experienced “the desires incidental to youth.” 	 Ne oko atu foki ki a laua a “manakoga fakatamatane” a koi talavou laua.


And he started to teach them many things.” 	 Telā, kamata ei a ia o akoako atu ki a latou i mea e uke.”


After he was weaned, Hannah presented him to God at Shiloh, lending Samuel to Jehovah “all the days of his life.” (1 Sam. 1:11) She thus fulfilled her vow even though she did not know that she would eventually have other children.—1 Sam. 2:20, 21. 	 I taimi ko se ū ei te tamaliki, ne tuku atu ei ne Hana tou tagata ki te Atua i Sailo, mai te tuku atu o Samuelu ki a Ieova “i tena olaga kātoa.” (1 Samuelu 1:11) Ne fakataunu eiloa tena tautoga faitalia me e seki iloa ne ia me ka toe fanau mai fakamuli ne ia a nisi tama‵liki.—1 Samuelu 2:20, 21.


14 What, though, if we are directed to do things in a way that is different from what we are used to? 	 14 Kae e a māfai ko fakatonu mai ke fai a mea kolā e ‵kese mo te auala e masani o fai ne tatou?


Significance of the Bread and the Wine 	 Te Uiga o te Falaoa mo te Uaina


(Matthew 25:24, 25) Similarly, some anointed Christians had not engaged in “business.” 	 Tenei la tau tupe ne tuku mai.’ ” (Mataio 25:24, 25) E penā foki a nisi Kelisiano kolā ne seki ‵saga atu ki te faiga o te ‘galuega.’


Yet, he has peace of mind, self-respect, and perhaps even funds that he can donate to a worthy cause. 	 Kae e tokagamalie tena mafaufau, e maua ne ia te loto filemu, kae kāti e isi foki ne ana tupe e mafai o avatu ki te faiga o galuega ‵lei.


Inside the passport were some debit cards and a large sum of money. 	 I loto i te pasipoti ne debit card mo se aofaki lasi o tupe.


I look for scriptures and articles that might help them.” 	 E ‵sala ne au a tusi siki mo mataupu kolā e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki a latou.”


God’s undeserved kindness has been great toward all of us. 	 E lasi ‵ki te alofa tauanoa o te Atua ki a tatou katoa.


This organization of Christians who were anointed by holy spirit was called “the Israel of God,” and it proved to be the channel through which those blessings would come.—Galatians 6:16. 	 A te fakapotopotoga tenei o Kelisiano kolā ne fakaekegina ki te agaga tapu ne takugina ki te “Isalaelu a te Atua,” kae ne fakamaoni mai e pelā me ko te auala e aumai ei a fakamanuiaga konā.—Kalatia 6:16.


LET GOD’S LAWS TRAIN YOU 	 KE AKOAKO KOE NE TULAFONO A TE ATUA


King David said: “By this I do know that you have found delight in me, because my enemy does not shout in triumph over me.” 	 Ne fai mai te Tupu ko Tavita: “Ka se manumalo a latou i a au, ka iloa ei ne au i a koe e fiafia mai ki a au.”


We make it easier for them to avoid falling victim to pride, to having any feelings of superiority or self-righteousness. 	 E fakafaigofie foki ne tatou ke mo a e ‵to atu latou ki te fakamatamata, io me ko lagonaga fia ma‵luga kae fia amio‵tonu.


9 For many, spiritual vision is obstructed because they are unteachable and rigid in their views. 	 9 E se mafai o malamalama faka‵lei a tino e tokouke i mea faka-te-agaga ona ko te mea e se ma‵nako latou o tauloto kae ko tō loto ‵fika foki i olotou kilokiloga.


True, the Kohathite Levites were not all priests, but they were teachers of God’s Law. 	 E tonu, a tino Levi mai te matakāiga o Koate e se ne faitaulaga, kae ne fai eiloa latou mo fai ne faiakoga o te Tulafono a te Atua.


The slave represents all anointed Christians on earth as a group at any one time since then. 	 Talu mai te taimi tenā, ne sui ne Kelisiano fakaekegina katoa i te lalolagi a te tavini e pelā me se potukau i so se taimi.


He was persuasive to Roman dignitaries and to Phrygian peasants. 	 Ne fakatalitonu atu a ia ki tino ma‵luga i Loma, penā foki loa mo tino ma‵tiva i Felukia.


19. In what way can we take advantage of Jehovah’s long-suffering? 	 19 Tela la, ke mo a ma ‵fiu vave tatou i te auala e fakatoka ei ne Ieova a mea.


So they separated the one from the other. 	 E pena te ma‵vaega o te tokolua kona.


What is the good news about religion? 	 Se a te tala ‵lei e uiga ki lotu?


After all, those travelers may not be heading toward your destination, or they too may be lost. 	 Fakamuli loa, e mafai o se olo atu a tino konā ki te koga e fano koe ki ei, io me mafai foki o ‵galo latou.


Living as close to the end as we do, these are warnings that Christians today greatly appreciate. 	 A te ola o tatou i te taimi tenei ko pili ‵ki mai ei te gataga, konei eiloa a faka‵pulaga kolā e loto fakafetai malosi ki ei a Kelisiano i aso nei.


“Do not make your boast about the next day,” wrote wise King Solomon, “for you do not know what a day will give birth to.” 	 Ne tusi mai te tupu poto ko Solomona: “Ke mo a eiloa koe e fakamatamata e uiga mō te aso taeao. E se mafai o iloa ne koe te mea ka tupu mai i te taimi nei ke oko ki te aso taeao.”


They will be answered in the next article. 	 Kae ka tali mai i te suā mataupu.


They take to heart Jesus’ admonition: “You received free, give free.”—Matthew 10:8. 	 E tali‵tonu latou ki te fakamalosiga a Iesu: “Ne maua ne koutou a te mea tenā e aunoa mo se ‵togi, telā la, fakaaogā foki ki tino e aunoa mo se taui.”—Mataio 10:8.


The apostle Paul explains that this limited number was “called according to his [Jehovah’s] purpose,” “according to the good pleasure of his will.”—Romans 8:17, 28-30; Ephesians 1:5, 11; 2 Timothy 1:9. 	 E fakamatala mai te apositolo ko Paulo, me i te aofaki foliki tenei ne “kalagagina mō tena galuega [a Ieova],” “i tena loto malie katoatoa.”—Loma 8: 17, 28-30; Efeso 1:5, 11; 2 Timoteo 1: 9.


Highlighting the humility of God’s only-begotten Son, the apostle Paul wrote: “Although he was existing in God’s form, [he] gave no consideration to a seizure, namely, that he should be equal to God. 	 I te faka‵mafamaiga o te loto maulalo o te Tama fagasele e tokotasi a te Atua, ne tusi mai penei te apositolo ko Paulo: “E tiga eiloa ne foliga a ia ki foliga o te Atua, ne seki mafaufau aka eiloa a ia o kinau atu ke ‵pau lāua mo te Atua.


Do we trust in Jehovah to provide what we need in order to survive the coming “great tribulation”? 	 E mata, e tali‵tonu fakamaoni tatou ki a Ieova ke tuku mai ne ia a mea kolā e manakogina ne tatou ko te mea ke ‵sao atu tatou i te “fakalavelave lasi” telā ka oko mai?


Where Are Your Eyes Looking? 	 E Kilo ki Fea ou Mata?


Peer pressure can affect even those who sincerely want to do what is right, including you. 	 A fakamalosiga ma‵sei mai taugasoa e mafai eiloa o pokotia i ei a tino kolā e ma‵nako tonu o fai te mea ‵lei, e aofia i ei a koe.


By being sensitive to the leadings of the spirit, we allow Jehovah to guide our steps. 	 Kafai e talia ne tatou a te takitakiga a te agaga tapu, e talia ne tatou a Ieova ke ‵taki ne ia tatou.


What fine example did Enoch set for Jehovah’s servants today? 	 Se a te fakaakoakoga ‵lei ne tuku mai ne Enoka mō tavini a Ieova i aso nei?


Stella says: “If our habits are good, they make our struggle to serve Jehovah easier. 	 E fai mai a Stella, penei: “Kafai e ‵lei ‵tou faifaiga masani, e fai ei ke faigofie atu ‵tou taumafaiga ke tavini ki a Ieova.


4. How is lack of spirituality manifested by many today? 4 Today, faith and true spirituality are rare indeed. 	 4 I aso nei, e se lauiloa malosi a te fakatuanaki mo te malosi faka-te-agaga tonu.


In this article, find out what we can learn from the patience of the prophet Micah. 	 I te mataupu tenei, salasala aka me ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai te kufaki o te pelofeta ko Mika.


(Jas. 3:2) Yet, we do not allow our less-than-perfect speech to prevent us from praising Jehovah from house to house. 	 (Iakopo 3:2) Kae e se talia ne tatou a te sē ‵lei o ‵tou faipati ke taofi aka ei tatou mai te ‵viki atu ki a Ieova mai fale ki fale.


(Luke 12:42) How important it is that we learn to ‘become obedient from the heart’!—Rom. 6:17. 	 (Luka 12:42) Ko oko eiloa i te tāua ke fakamasani faka‵lei tatou ki ‘te fakalogo mo te loto katoatoa’!—Loma 6:17.


(Read 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 13.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Timoteo 3:1-5, 13.)


18 The Promised Land’s verdant beauty and fruitfulness was such that merely mentioning certain locales brought to mind paradiselike conditions. 	 18 Ne lauusiusi kae ‵fua malosi a lakau i te Fenua o te Folafolaga telā kafai e taku atu se kogā koga i ei, e fakaataata eiloa ne koe i tou mafaufau a fakanofonofoga fakapalataiso.


Yes, read the whole Bible with the goal of finding gems of divine guidance and reassurance. 	 Ao, ke faitau ki te Tusi Tapu kātoa mo te fakamoemoega ke maua a mea aoga mai i fakatakitakiga mo fakamalosiga mai te Atua.


ABOUT 56 C.E., while on his third missionary journey, the apostle Paul arrives in the city of Corinth. 	 KĀTI i te 56 T.A., i tena malaga fakamisionale i te tolu, ne taunu atu a te apositolo ko Paulo ki Kolinito.


They entered into a covenant with Jehovah and became a nation dedicated to him. 	 Ne fai ne latou se feagaiga mo Ieova kae ne fai latou mo fai se fenua telā ne tukugina atu ki a ia.


They must have been angelic sons, for humans had not yet been created. 	 A latou ne agelu, me i tino ne seki faite i te taimi tenā.


5 Why the Bible Is Practical for Our Day 	 5 Ke Maua te Poto Tonu e Uiga ki te Atua


As we look around us, whether at school, at work, or in the territory where we carry out our ministry, do we not observe that most people live in utter darkness regarding these glorious truths? 	 Kafai e ‵kilo atu tatou ki ‵tou tafa, i te akoga, i koga ga‵lue, io me ko koga kolā e talai tatou i ei, e mata, e se lavea ne tatou i ei me e seai eiloa se mea e iloa ne te tokoukega o tino e uiga ki muna‵tonu ‵malu konei?


Because if the Bible does contain communication from God himself, it would be foolish—if not fatal—to ignore it. 	 Me kafai e fesokotaki mai te Atua e auala i te Tusi Tapu, se mea valea eiloa ke se ‵saga atu tatou ki ei.


8 God’s heavenly Kingdom was established in the hands of Jesus Christ in 1914, and we are now proclaiming the message of hope with more urgency than ever before. 	 8 Ne fakatu aka te Malo faka-te-lagi o te Atua i lima o Iesu Keliso i te 1914, kae tenei ko momea aka te fakasalalauatuga fakavave ne tatou a te fekau o te fakamoemoega i lō aso mua.


The apostle John wrote: “This is the confidence that we have toward him, that, no matter what it is that we ask according to his will, he hears us.” (1 John 5:14) Jehovah, the Supreme Being, the only true and almighty God, actually gives special attention to the earnest prayers of his worshipers. 	 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Ioane: “Tenei te pogai e maua ei ne tatou te loto malosi i mua o te Atua; e tali‵tonu foki tatou me e talia ne ia manafai e fakatagi tatou ki so se mea e tusa mo tena loto.” (1 Ioane 5:14) E saga tonu atu a Ieova, te Toe Tino Maluga, ko te Atua tonu e tokotasi kae malosi katoatoa, ki ‵talo a ana tino tapuaki kolā e fai atu mo te loto kātoa.


He stated that Jesus “was buried, yes, . . . he has been raised up the third day according to the Scriptures; and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 	 Ne fai atu a ia me i a Iesu “ne tanu, . . . ne toe fakatu aka i te tolu o aso e ‵tusa mo pati i Tusitusiga Tapu, kae ne fakasae atu ki a Kefa, kae oti aka ki te toko sefululua.


17 Fill your life with upbuilding activity and association. 	 17 Ke fakalavelave malosi i galuega mo fakatasitasiga fakamalosi loto mo taina mo tuagane.


5 When Jehovah brought the Flood upon mankind, the Nephilim and their human mothers perished. 	 5 I te taimi ne aumai ei ne Ieova a te Lolo ki tino katoa, ne ‵mate atu i ei a Nefilimi mo olotou mātua.


Hold to “the Pattern of Healthful Words” 	 “Tautali ki Faifaiga o Muna ‵Lei”


4 Jesus talks late into the night, imparting to his disciples precious knowledge from God. 	 4 Ne leva ‵ki te po ne faipati atu ei ne Iesu ki ana soko a te iloaga tāua mai te Atua.


Give an example of a modern-day servant who had the right outlook. 	 Tuku mai se fakaakoakoga o se tavini fakamaoni i aso nei telā ne maua ne ia se kilokiloga tonu ki te olaga.


(1 Ki. 9:17-19) The entire kingdom benefited from his building works. 	 (1 Tupu 9:17-19) Ne maua ne te fenua kātoa a mea aoga mai i ana galuega fakatu‵tu.


But the girl’s “eye” was set on pioneer service. 	 Kae ne “kilokilo faeloa” io me ne saga tonu atu a ia ki te galuega faka-paenia.


2 Godly mildness is part of the fruitage of the holy spirit. The more we yield to the leadings of God’s active force, the more its fruitage will be apparent. 	 E ‵tusa mo te lasi o te ‵tou faka‵logo ki te takitakiga a te agaga o te Atua, ko te laveagofie foki o fuataga konā i ‵tou olaga.


By giving and receiving love, we feel much more secure. 	 A te fakaasi atu mo te mauaga o te alofa ka mafai ei o maua ne tatou a te tokagamalie.


Why may we be sure that Abraham never regretted his loyal obedience to Jehovah? 	 Kaia e mafai ei o tali‵tonu tatou me ne seki salamō eiloa a Apelaamo o fakalogo mo te fakamaoni ki a Ieova?


RAISING OUR CHILDREN TO LOVE JEHOVAH 	 TE PUTIAKAGA O MA TAMA‵LIKI KE A‵LOFA KI A IEOVA


In the Christian congregation today are some who were once “prone to anger” but who are now more thoughtful, kind, patient, and peaceable in their dealings with others.* (Prov. 29:22) Notice how this was true of two Kingdom publishers who were helped to overcome anger and to cultivate peace with others. 	 E isi ne Kelisiano i te fakapotopotoga i aso nei ne masani o “vave o kaitaua” kae nei la ko fai latou mo tino mafaufau ‵lei, atafai, kufaki, kae uiga filemu i olotou faifaiga ki nisi tino.* (Faata. 29:22) Onoono aka la ki te ‵tonu o te mea tenei me ne fesoasoani atu eiloa ki tino talai o te Malo e tokolua ke manumalo i te kaitaua kae ke ati aka te filemu i te vā o lāua mo nisi tino.


Concerning him, we are told: “When the full limit of the time arrived, God sent forth his Son, who came to be out of a woman and who came to be under law.” 	 Ne fai mai penei e uiga ki a ia: “I te okoga ki te taimi tonu ne fakamoe ei ne te Atua, ne uga mai ne ia a tena tama, ne fanau i te fafine, kae ne fai katoa ne ia a mea e fakatonu mai ne te Tulafono.”


But finally, he grew old and died. 	 Kae i te fakaotiga, ne gasolo a ia o matua kae mate.


• What will help us to avoid the tendency to judge Jehovah by our own standards? 	 • Ne a mea ka fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke ‵kalo keatea mai i te manakoga ke fakamasino atu a Ieova e ‵tusa mo ‵tou tulaga?


Not the hair itself, but what it stood for, that is, Samson’s special relationship with Jehovah as a Nazirite, was the source of his strength. 	 A te malosi o Samasoni ne maua mai i tena fesokotakiga fakapito mo Ieova e pelā me se Naseli kae ne seki maua mai i tena laulu.


(1 Cor. 6:9-11) It improves family life. 	 (1 Kolinito 6:9-11) E momea aka ei te ‵lei o olaga faka-te-kāiga.


7 We do not limit ourselves merely to teaching new disciples to make disciples. 	 7 E se gata fua i te akoako ne tatou o soko ‵fou ki te faiga o soko.


In poetic language, he described this design as being “down in writing” in God’s “book.” 	 I tugāpati fakatusa, ne fakamatala ne ia a te fakatokaga tenei e pelā me ko oti ne ‘fakamau i te tusi’ a te Atua.


Why does Jehovah expect us to make our own decisions? 	 Kaia e manako a Ieova ke fai eiloa ne tatou a ‵tou fakaikuga totino?


In effect, these rebels are like stubborn squatters who not only claim property that is not theirs but also misuse and ruin it. 	 A te tonuga loa, a tino ‵teke konei ne tino loto ‵fika kolā e fai pelā me i o latou te lalolagi tenei kae fakaaoga ‵se kae fakamasei ne latou.


As a result of this witnessing activity, “Jehovah continued to join to them daily those being saved.” 	 Ona ko te molimauatuga tenei, “e fakaopoopo faeloa ne te Aliki ki te lotou potukau ne tino fou kola ko fakaolagina.”


And Jehovah helped me, often comforting me through my brothers and sisters. 	 Kae ne fesoasoani mai eiloa a Ieova ki a au, mai fakamafanafanaga e maua sāle ne au mai taina mo tuagane.


At that point, however, they started singing a Kingdom song. 	 Kae i te taimi tenā, ne kamata o usu atu ne latou se pese o te Malo.


Giving encouragement certainly was very important to Paul. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ne tāua malosi ki a Paulo a te tukuatuga o pati fakamalosi.


The title “the Alpha and the Omega” applies to Jehovah, stressing that there was no almighty God before him and that there will be none after him. 	 E fakasino a te tofi ko “te Alefa mo te Omeka” ki a Ieova, kae faka‵mafa mai i ei me e seai se Atua malosi katoatoa mai i ana mua kae ka seai foki i ona tua.


Also noteworthy is an observation by Irenaeus of the late second century C.E. He asserted that there must be four Gospels, as there are four quarters of the globe and four cardinal winds. 	 Kae e tāua foki a te sukesukega ne fai ne Irenaeus i te fakaotiotiga o te lua senitenali T.A. Ne fakatalitonu atu ne ia me e ‵tau o fa a Tusi Evagelia, me e fa a feitu o te lalolagi kae fa a matagi tumau.


Then I realized that I too was at fault. 	 Kae ne iloa aka ne au i a au foki e ‵se.


Amen.” (1 Timothy 1:17) May we always display such heartfelt reverence for Jehovah. 	 1. Se a te fakamatalaga fakaofoofogia e uiga ki te Atua telā ne fai ne Iesu i tena Lauga i Luga i te Mauga?


(Ps. 18:39; 1 Cor. 10:13) Also, we can be grateful that we have God’s Word, which is a product of holy spirit. 	 (Sala. 18:39; 1 Koli. 10:13) E se gata i ei, e loto fakafetai foki tatou me maua ne tatou a te Muna a te Atua, telā se vaega o te agaga tapu.


While he is yet speaking, Judas Iscariot approaches, accompanied by a large crowd carrying torches and lamps and weapons. 	 A koi faipati a ia kae ne fanatu eiloa a Iuta te Isikaliota fakatasi mo se vaitino kolā e pukepuke mai a lama, molī mo meatau.


Truly, mankind needs direction! 	 E tonu, e ‵tau eiloa o maua ne tino katoa se fakatakitakiga!


Thus, in order to be subject to Babylonian captivity in 1918, God’s people would have had to become enslaved to false religion in some way at that time. 	 Tela la, ke ‵nofo fakapagota mai lalo i Papelonia i te 1918, ne ‵tau mo tino o te Atua o ‵nofo pologa ki lotu ‵se i te taimi tenā.


In it, all thoughts and actions are to harmonize with God’s will, for the purpose of bringing honor and glory to his name. 	 Ne ‵tau o fetaui ‵lei a mafaufauga mo faifaiga katoa a tino i te Lotu Kelisiano mo te loto o te Atua, ke avatu ei a tavaega mo te tulaga fakaaloalo ki tena igoa.


Such people can never be truly happy. 	 A vaegā tino penā e se mafai eiloa o fia‵fia.


My wife and I said many earnest prayers. 	 Ne fai ne māua mo taku avaga a ‵talo e uke.


(Luke 18:9; John 7:47-49) Jesus listed “haughtiness” along with other wicked traits that come “out of the heart” and “defile a man.” 	 (Luka 18:9; Ioane 7:47-49) Ne aofia ne Iesu a te vaegā “fakamatamata” tenā fakatasi mo nisi uiga matagā kolā e “o‵mai mai loto i te tino” kae “fai ne ia a te tino ke masei.”


For many years, there was only one elder. 	 I se fia o tausaga, e tokotasi ‵pau eiloa te toeaina i ei.


The disastrous effects felt by all of us today stem from that unrighteous act of disobedience. 	 A ikuga fakama‵taku konei e fe‵paki mo tatou katoa i aso nei ne māfua mai katoa i te ‵tekeatuga sē amiotonu tenā.


Hence, Jesus, the Master, was pleased thereafter to appoint them “over all his belongings.” 	 Tela la, ne fiafia eiloa a Iesu, te Matai, ke filifili fakamuli ne ia latou “ke pule i ana mea katoa.”


God is generous toward all, including those apparently undeserving. 	 A te Atua e kaimalie ki tino katoa, e aofia i ei a tino amio ma‵sei.


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A SPECIAL NEED FOR TENDERNESS 	 E MANAKOGINA MALOSI A TE UIGA ATAFAI


Others have spent a lifetime trying to find it. 	 Ko oti ne fakamāumāu ne nisi tino olotou olaga kātoa i te ‵sala atu ki aulo.


Humans, on the other hand, are simply not wise enough to recommend what always works. 	 Kae e se lava te poto o tino ke tuku atu a fakatakitakiga kolā e aoga.


However, putting his mind in a child requires more. 	 Kae, e uke atu a mea e manakogina i te faiga ke maua ne ia a mafaufauga o Ieova.


He said: “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those having authority over them are called Benefactors. You, though, are not to be that way. 	 Ne fai mai a ia, penei: “A tupu o te lalolagi nei e isi ne olotou malosi o pule ki olotou tino; ka ko pule foki konā e fakaigoa ko ‘Taugasoa o Tino.’


• How could you benefit more fully from “the deep things of God”? [Picture on page 28] 	 • E mafai pefea o uke atu a mea aogā e maua ne koe mai “fuafuaga ‵loto a te Atua”?


• How do “the sower and the reaper . . . rejoice together”? 	 • E “fia‵fia fakatasi” pefea a te “tino ‵toki saito mo te tino ‵kati saito”?


One way is to imitate the faith of the elders as well as their fine example. 	 E tasi te auala ko te fakaakoako atu ki te fakatuanaki o toeaina e penā foki mo olotou fakaakoakoga ‵lei.


• Revelation 21:3-5? 	 • Fakaasiga 21:3-5?


I know that Jehovah excludes no one, single or married, from his tender affections.” 	 E iloa ne au i a Ieova e se fakailoga tino faitalia me se tino nofo taka io me se tino avaga i te fakaasiatuga o tena alofa.”


(James 4:6) He hides the truth from “wise and intellectual ones”—worldly-wise and learned ones who in their pride and self-reliance feel no need for his help. 	 (Iakopo 4:6) E ‵funa ne ia te munatonu mai “tino ‵poto mo tino mai a‵koga ma‵luga”—ko tino ‵poto i te lalolagi mo tino kolā ne a‵koga faka‵lei kolā e se ma‵nako ki se fesoasoani mai se tino ona ko te fakamata‵mata mo te fakalago‵lago ki a latou eiloa.


Then it became clear to the psalmist that he did not want to share the lot of evildoers. 	 Kae, ne fakaasi manino mai ki te faisalamo me e se manako a ia ki te ikuga telā e maua ne tino amio ma‵sei.


Whatever your honest response is, do you think that you would benefit from spending more time in personal study? 	 Faitalia me se a tau tali ki ei, e mata, e uke atu au mea aogā ka maua mai te fakamāumāuga o taimi e uke atu i te faiga o sukesukega totino?


Jesus made this clear when he said: “Five sparrows sell for two coins of small value, do they not? Yet not one of them goes forgotten before God. 	 Ne fakaasi manino mai ne Iesu i ana pati: “A tamā manu fo‵liki ki a koutou, e se tāua malosi kae ‵togi mā‵ma foki, kae e se puli eiloa se manu e tasi penā i mua o te Atua.


• How is it that ‘no calamity will befall us’? 	 I te feitu fea e aogā ei ki a tatou a te fesoasoani o te kau agelu?


15 If you have not yet gained building experience or done gardening, Isaiah’s prophecy suggests that an education awaits you. 	 15 Kafai e se iloa ne koe o fakatu se fale, io me ke fai se fātoaga, e fakauiga eiloa te valoaga a Isaia me kāti ka fakaakoga koe ki vaegā mea penā.


The earth was then filled with immorality and violence, and Jehovah was “hurt at his heart” because of the degenerate condition of man. 	 Ne ‵fonu te lalolagi i te taimi tenā i amioga sē ‵tau kae fakasauā, kae ‘ko oko eiloa i te fanoanoa’ o Ieova ona ko te masei o te tulaga o te tagata.


“Brace up your minds for activity,” said the apostle Peter, “keep your senses completely.” (1 Peter 1:13) “Always having plenty to do in the work of the Lord” is a fine remedy for spiritual stupor.—1 Corinthians 15:58. 	 Ne fai mai te apositolo ko Petelu: “Ke fakatoka otou mafaufau mo so se fakalavelave. Matapula‵pula kae tuku katoatoa atu.” (1 Petelu 1:13) ‘A te ga‵lue malosi o koutou i te galuega a te Aliki,’ se fesoasoani ‵lei ke mo a ma manatu ma‵ma tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga.—1 Kolinito 15:58.


(1 Thessalonians 5:8) Do you have your figurative helmet on at all times? 	 (1 Tesalonia 5:8) E mata, e pei faeloa koe ki tou puloutau fakatusa i taimi katoa?


(Matthew 12:40) After Jonah is resurrected, he will learn that Jesus compared His own time in the tomb to this dark period in the prophet’s life. 	 (Mataio 12:40) Kafai ko fakatu aka a Iona, ka iloa ei ne ia me ne fakatusa ne Iesu a te taimi ne nofo ei a Iona te pelofeta i te koga pouli tagataga i te tinae o te ika ki te taimi ne nofo ei a Ia i te tanuga.


As you do, ask yourself, ‘If people lived by these values, would the world be a better place?’ 	 Fesili ifo ki a koe, ‘Moi fai e fakagalue ne tino a fakatakitakiga konei, e mata, e se fai te lalolagi mo fai se koga gali e ‵nofo i ei a tino?’


20 Nehemiah prayed: “Do remember me, O my God, for good.” 	 20 Ne ‵talo atu a Neemia: “Ke masaua mai au, e toku Atua, ke oko ki te se-gata-mai.”


All of these make sacrifices in their lives in order to devote more time to sacred service. 	 Ne fai ne latou katoa konei a fakama‵fuliga e uke ko te mea ke fakaaoga a olotou taimi e uke i te faiga o te olotou taviniga tapu.


Also, I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world and I am coming to you. 	 E se gata i ei, au e se nofo faeloa i te lalolagi, a ko latou e ‵nofo eiloa i te lalolagi, kae ka fanatu au ki a koe.


(2 Chronicles 16:9) When we reflect on how Ruth was blessed, we see the value of putting our confidence in God with unquestioning faith, fully believing “that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.”—Hebrews 11:6. 	 (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 16:9) Kafai e mafau‵fau tatou ki te auala ne maua ei ne Luta a fakamanuiaga, ko lavea ei ne tatou a te tāua o te tali‵tonu katoatoa ki te Atua e aunoa mo te fakalotolotolua, kae tali‵tonu “me iai te Atua, kae tuku atu foki ne ia te taui ‵lei ki tino kolā e salasala ki a ia.”—Epelu 11:6.


What evidence proves that the Bible is inspired of God? 	 Ne a pogai e tali‵tonu ei tatou me i te Tusi Tapu ne aumai mai te Atua?


10. What effect can the Bible’s inspired message have on us? 	 10 E isi se malosi o te Tusi Tapu māfai ko fakaaogā te tusi tenā mo te āva.


Using illustrative language, Jesus referred to the power of visual temptation and said: “If, now, that right eye of yours is making you stumble, tear it out and throw it away from you. 	 Mai te fakaaogāga o pati fakatusa, ne fakasino atu ei a Iesu ki te malosi o fakaosoosoga kolā e lavea ki mata i ana pati konei: “Kafai ko tou mata fakaatamai e fai ne ia ke agasala koe, tapale kae pei keatea.


In what areas must an elder be an example to the flock? 	 I feitu fea e ‵tau ei o fai se toeaina mo fakaakoakoga ‵lei ki te lafu mamoe?


“All things, therefore, that you want men to do to you, you also must likewise do to them; this, in fact, is what the Law and the Prophets mean.”—Matthew 7:12. 	 “E pelā mo te mea e ma‵nako koutou ke fai atu ne nisi tino ki a koutou, ke fai foki eiloa ne koutou penā ki a latou, me tenei te uiga o te Tulafono a Mose mo akoakoga a pelofeta.”—Mataio 7:12.


So Joseph hesitated to confess his faith in Jesus openly. 	 Tela la, ne fakatalave te ‵taku tonu atu ne Iosefa tena fakatuanaki ki a Iesu i mua o tino.


For what qualities are Jehovah’s Witnesses well-known? 18 Finally, Peter tells us to be found “in peace.” 	 Ko te mea ke ola e ‵tusa mo te fakatonuga tenei, e ‵tau o maua ne tatou se va filemu mo Ieova e pelā foki mo ‵tou tuakoi.


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An unrepentant adulterer destroys his relationship with God and ruins family bonds. 	 A te tino mulilua telā e se salamo e fakamasei ne ia tena fesokotakiga mo te Atua e pelā foki mo tena kāiga.


Noah had to stockpile one year’s food supply for his family and for the animals. 	 Ne ‵tau o fakaputu ne Noa a meakai ke lava mō tena kāiga mo manu i se tausaga e tasi.


How does Jehovah show loving concern for the way his sheep are treated? 	 E fakaasi mai pefea ne Ieova tena alofa atafai mō te auala e tausi atu ei ki ana mamoe?


(Ecclesiastes 9:5) If the soul dies and is unconscious, how could it suffer “eternal fire” or even the pain of everlasting separation from God? 	 (Failauga 9:5) Kafai e mate te tino kae ko se iloa ne ia se mea, e mafai pefea o logo‵mae a ia i te “afi ki te se-gata-mai” io me ko te ‵mae ona ko te ‵vae keatea ki te se-gata-mai mai te Atua?


(Ex. 15:20, 21; Eph. 5:19) But Satan’s wicked world promotes music that glorifies immorality. 	 (Esoto 15:20, 21; Efeso 5:19) Kae e fakamalosi aka ne te lalolagi a Satani a pese kolā e fakatāua i ei a amioga ma‵sei.


And in what practical ways should this gift motivate us as we prepare to observe the Memorial of Christ’s death on Wednesday, March 23, 2016? 	 Kae ne a auala e mafai ei o fakagalue aka ne tatou a te meaalofa tenei i te taimi e fakatoka ei tatou ki te Fakamanatuga o te mate o Keliso i te Aso Tolu, po 23 o Mati, 2016?


I am determined not to have another alcoholic drink until the new system—if even then.” 	 Ko oti ne fakaiku aka ne au ke mo a eiloa e toe inu au ki te kava ke oko eiloa ki te fakanofonofoga fou—io me māfai ko nofo atu foki i te fakanofonofoga fou.”


Even the apostle Paul lamented: “The good that I wish I do not do, but the bad that I do not wish is what I practice. 	 Ne fai mai foki a te apositolo ko Paulo mo te fanoanoa, penei: “Me e se fai ne au te ‵lei e manako au ki ei o fai, kae fai eiloa ne au te masei telā e se manako au ki ei o fai.


THE man was intelligent and decisive. 	 A TE tagata tenei e poto kae fai fakaikuga mautinoa.


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Their difficulty may be made worse because they have an unusually strong sexual drive. 	 E mafai o sili atu te faigata ki a latou māfai ko ma‵losi ‵ki olotou manakoga fakatauavaga.


When hypocritical religious leaders asked him by what power or authority he performed signs and miracles, Jesus said: “I will ask you one question. You answer me, and I will also tell you by what authority I do these things.” 	 I te taimi ne fesili atu ei a takitaki lotu ‵loi me i ai te pule ne fai ei ne ia a fakailoga mo vavega, ne tali atu a Iesu: “Ke taku atu mua ne au te fesili tenei ki a koutou, kafai e tonu te tali a koutou, ko taku atu ei ne au me e a ai te pule e fai ei ne au a mea konei.”


At that time, our preaching work was under ban there, but we accepted the assignment despite Mary’s initial shock. 	 I te taimi tenā, a te galuega talai koi fakatapu i ei, kae ne talia eiloa ne māua te ‵kamiga faitalia te poi o Mary i te taimi muamua.


Lot, Abraham, and Joseph lived under different circumstances and faced distinct trials. 	 Ne kese‵kese a fakanofonofoga ne ola i ei a Lota, Apelaamo mo Iosefa kae ne fe‵paki foki latou mo tofotofoga kese‵kese.


10 One of the best ways to be generous is to give of ourselves in word and deed. 	 10 A te ‵toe auala ‵lei e tasi e kaima‵lie ei tatou ko te tuku atu o tatou eiloa e auala i ‵tou pati mo faiga.


3 No amount of satanic opposition will ever prevent Jehovah’s Witnesses from giving Jehovah the exclusive worship that he deserves. 	 3 E seai eiloa se ‵tekemaiga fakasatani ka mafai o taofi aka ei a Molimau a Ieova mai te tuku atu ki a Ieova a te tapuakiga katoatoa telā e ‵tau o maua ne ia.


What about individual murmurers? 	 Kae e a tino takitasi kolā e mui‵mui?


Seek and Follow God’s Guidance 	 Ke ‵Sala Kae Tau‵tali Atu i te Takitakiga a te Atua


On the contrary, by means of “the wine of her fornication,” she has made multitudes stagger in spiritual confusion. 	 E ‵kese mai i ei, e auala i “faifaiga sē ‵lei o tena fina lalolagi,” ko faka‵numi ne ia a tino e tokouke i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


(Ezekiel 33:21, 22) He has restoration prophecies to declare. 	 (Esekielu 33:21, 22) E maua ne ia a valoaga ke folafola atu e uiga ki te lotou toe fakasaolotoga.


What else has Jehovah provided that gives us reason for joy? 	 Ne a foki a mea kolā ne tuku mai ne Ieova ke maua i ei ne tatou a te fiafia?


Moreover, Job attached undue importance to justifying himself when he said: “I am not in the wrong” and “there is no violence upon my palms, and my prayer is pure.” 	 E se gata i ei, ne saga malosi atu fua a Iopu ki te faka‵leiga o tena ata i te taimi ne fai mai ei tou tagata: “Ka ko au e se ‵se” kae ko au foki e se “fakasaua, a taku ‵talo ki te Atua e fai mo toku loto ‵ma.”


Stories similar to Sandra’s and Elaine’s are repeated on a daily basis the world over. 	 A vaegā mea kolā ne tupu ki a Sanitela mo Elani e tupu foki ki nisi fafine e tokouke i aso takitasi i te lalolagi kātoa.


(1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:22; Hebrews 4:15, 16) As we do our best, we will be following the counsel of Psalm 55:22: “Throw your burden upon Jehovah himself, and he himself will sustain you. 	 (1 Timoteo 6:11; 2 Timoteo 2:22; Epelu 4:15, 16) Kafai e fai ne tatou te ‵toe mea ‵lei, e tau‵tali atu eiloa tatou ki pati fakatonutonu i te Salamo 55:22: “Tuku atu ki te Aliki [ko Ieova] a mea e manavase koe ki ei, me ka fesoasoani a ia ki a koe.


What is involved in showing love for Jehovah and our neighbor? 	 Ne a mea e aofia i te fakaasiatuga o te alofa ki a Ieova mo ‵tou tuakoi?


Do church members keep to this standard? 	 E mata, e puke ‵mau a tino ‵lotu ki te tulafono tenei?


(Prov. 19:11; Eccl. 7:9) So the first thing to ask yourself when somebody treats you in a way that could seem unkind or disrespectful is: ‘Can I overlook this? 	 (Faata. 19:11; Fai. 7:9) Tela la, a te mea muamua ke fesili ifo māfai ko fakaasi atu ne se tino a te sē atafai mo te sē āva ko te: ‘E mata, e mafai o se saga atu au ki ei?


If you have lost a loved one in death, unexpectedly or not, you may wonder: ‘Is it normal to grieve? 	 Kafai ko oti ne mate atu sou tino pele, i se auala fakapoi io me ikai, kāti ka mafaufau koe penei: ‘E mata, a te loto māfatia se mea masani?


Feeling sad because of my helplessness, I began to think about God and the Bible. 	 : Ona ko toku fanoanoa me ko sē mafai ne au o fesoasoani, ne kamata ei au o mafaufau e uiga ki te Atua mo te Tusi Tapu.


(Ps. 111:9) Again, the psalmist may have had in mind Jehovah’s loyalty to his covenant promise to Abraham. 	 (Salamo 111:9) Kāti ne masaua foki ne te faisalamo a te fakamaoni o Ieova ki tena feagaiga ne fai ki a Apelaamo.


Will we seek to get to know him and put faith in him based on what we learn in his Word, the Bible? 	 E mata, ka taumafai tatou ke iloa ‵lei a ia kae maua foki te fakatuanaki, telā e fakavae ki mea e tauloto ne tatou i tena Muna, ko te Tusi Tapu?


Since such a pledge is virtually a religious expression, Christian children have boldly resolved to act in a way that pleases God, and their fine record has been heartwarming. 	 Ona ko te mea e aofia i te vi o te atufenua a mea fakalotu, ne loto ‵toa a tama‵liki Kelisiano ke tu ‵mautakitaki latou i te faiga o te mea telā e fiafia ki ei te Atua, kae ne fakamalosi mai i ei te lotou faifaiga tenā ki a tatou.


What would you have said? 	 Ne a au pati ka fai atu ki a ia?


(Genesis 3:1-6; Revelation 12:9) Seduced by the prospect of independence, Eve partook of the forbidden fruit, and Adam soon did the same. 	 (Kenese 3:1-6; Fakaasiga 12:9) Ona ko takolekolega ke fia tu tokotasi, ne kai a Eva ki te fuaga o te lakau telā ne fakatapu ma kai ki ei kae ne fai foki penā a Atamu.


21 Christians joined in wedlock have so many reasons to express gratitude to God! 	 21 E maua eiloa ne Kelisiano a‵vaga a pogai e uke ke fakaasi atu a te lotou loto fia‵fia ki te Atua!


Take your position, stand still and see the salvation of Jehovah in your behalf. 	 A koutou e sē ‵tau o taua i te taua tenei. ‵Tu fua i otou tulaga, ko faka‵tali ei; ka matea ne koutou te Aliki ka avatu ne ia te manumalo ki a koutou.


(Rev. 20:2, 10) The last two visions give glimpses of life during the Millennium. 	 (Fakaasiga 20:2, 10) A te avā fakaasiga fakaoti e fakaasi mai i ei a te olaga i loto i te Afe Tausaga.


It is really counterproductive, though, for us to jeopardize the peace of the entire congregation in an attempt to justify our actions. 	 Kafai e fai ne tatou a fakamasakoga mō ‵tou mea ‵se ne fai, ko fai fua ne tatou a te filemu o te fakapotopotoga kātoa ke tu i se tulaga fakamataku, kae e se fesoasoani atu a te mea tenei ki so se tino.


Solomon had virtually everything that could be desired. 	 Ne maua ne Solomona a mea katoa kolā ne manakogina.


Government officials are expected to maintain law and order and to care for the needs of their citizens. 	 E ‵tau foki mo tino pule‵pule o te malo o tausi ki tulafono mo manakoga o tino o te fenua.


They know that in the long run, this will accomplish the most good.—Matthew 28:19, 20; 1 Timothy 4:16. 	 E iloa ne latou me ka ‵lei atu a mea kolā e maua fakamuli i ei.—Mataio 28:19, 20; 1 Timoteo 4:16.


The elderly and the sick may need attention in connection with their physical needs, but they especially need spiritual help and encouragement. 	 Kāti e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki tino ma‵tua mo tino ma‵saki i mea faka-te-foitino, kae maise eiloa te ma‵nako o latou ki se fesoasoani mo fakamalosiga faka-te-agaga.


10 Nevertheless, it is also appropriate to make requests concerning personal matters. 	 10 E se gata i ei, se mea ‵lei foki ke fakamolemole atu mō mea totino.


What is more, wives are to be in subjection to their husbands and children to their parents. 	 E pelā mo te mea tenei, e ‵tau mo fafine a‵vaga o faka‵logo ki olotou avaga e pelā foki a tama‵liki ki olotou mātua.


5 In 36 C.E., the Christian apostle Peter had a remarkable vision. 	 5 I te 36 T.A., ne lavea ne te apositolo ko Petelu se fakaasiga fakaofoofogia.


Not only do they want everything but they want it right now! 	 E se gata fua i te ma‵nako o latou ki mea katoa kae e ma‵nako latou ke na maua eiloa nei ne latou a mea konā!


Are you young people allowed to join in this work? 	 E mata, e saoloto koutou, talavou, ke ‵kau atu ki te galuega tenei?


Additional Divine Counsel 	 Nisi Pati Fakatonutonu Mai te Atua


Maintain a Positive Spirit 	 Ke Fakatumau se Kilokiloga Aogā


Are you contributing to the oneness of the Christian congregation? 	 E mata, e fesoasoani atu koe ki te tasi o te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano?


14. Why did Jehovah take firm action against the assembly of Israel? 14 Strangely enough, the Israelites who saw how Jehovah dealt with the rebels still did not learn their lesson. 	 14 Se mea fakaofoofogia, me ne seki tauloto ne tino Isalaelu se akoakoga tāua mai i te mea ne fai ne Ieova ki tino ‵teke konā.


Then “the haughtiness of the earthling man must bow down, and the loftiness of men must become low; and Jehovah alone must be put on high in that day.”—Isaiah 2:17. 	 “Ka gata te fakamatamata o tino, pelā foki olotou uiga fia‵sili. Ka se toe ai ne tupua e lavea atu, ka ko te Aliki [ko Ieova] fua tokotasi ka manumalo i te aso tenā.”—Isaia 2:17.


11 Is It Possible to Build Faith in a Creator? 	 19 Tapuakiga a Kāiga—E Tāua ‵ki mō te Faka‵saoga!


It broke our hearts to leave. 	 Se mea faka‵mae loto ke tiakina ne māua te fenua tenā.


15 Thus far we have seen that true Christians came into Babylonian captivity soon after the death of the last of the apostles. 	 15 Tela la, e lavea ne tatou me ko leva ne ‵nofo fakapagota a Kelisiano tonu mai lalo i Papelonia te Sili talu mai te matega o te ‵toe apositolo fakaoti.


It is impossible for him to neglect the fulfillment of his word. 	 E faigata eiloa ke fakaseaoga ne ia a te fakataunuga o tena muna.


(1 Sam. 15:22, 23) Despite a promising beginning, Saul’s life ended in complete disaster.—1 Sam. 31:1-6. 	 (1 Samu. 15:22, 23) Faitalia a tautoga kolā ne fai i te kamataga, ne iku atu te olaga o Saulo ki te tulaga matagā.—1 Samu. 31:1-6.


A Wrestling Against Wicked Spirit Forces 	 Se Taua mo Malosi Ma‵sei


For about six months, Leonardo was unable to cry. 	 E nofo loa pelā ki se ono masina kae ne seki tagi eiloa a Leonardo.


Reading such accounts, meditating on them, and visualizing the events can make the resurrection hope more real to you. 	 Mai te faitau ki tala konā, te mafaufau ‵loto ki ei, kae fakaataata i tou mafaufau a mea konā e mafai ei o fai ei te fakamoemoega e uiga ki te toetu mo fai se mea tonu eiloa ki a koe.


During his stay, he learned Spanish and conducted home Bible studies. 	 Ne tauloto a ia ki te ‵gana Sepani kae kamata foki ne akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


The next article will answer this question and show us how we too can cope with anything that is like a thorn in our flesh. 	 I nisi taimi, e aofia pefea a Satani i ‵tou fakalavelave, kae se a te mea telā e ‵tau o tali‵tonu tatou ki ei?


When interferences occurred, he had to give his attention to the program in order to pinpoint the problem. 	 4. Kaia e mafau‵fau ei a tino e tokouke me se mea faigofie fua ki a latou ke fakaasi atu te loto pulea, kae se a te mea e fakaasi mai i ei?


I have glorified you on the earth, having finished the work you have given me to do. 	 Ko oti ne faka‵malu ne au a koe i te lalolagi, me ne fakaoti ne au a te galuega telā ne tuku mai ne koe ke fai ne au.


Thus, they give it up for a small return. 	 Tela la, e fulitua atu latou ki tulaga ‵mā ke maua fua se mea aogā foliki mai i ei.


15 Satan uses a variety of lies in his efforts to deceive us. 	 15 E fakaaogā ne Satani a loi kese‵kese e uke i ana taumafaiga o fakaloiloi tatou.


9 In Jesus’ day, the family members of monarchs were known to be tax exempt. 	 9 I aso o Iesu, ne iloa ne tino me ne se ‵tau o ‵togi ne kāigā tupu olotou lafoga.


17 What a wonderful future awaits all worshippers of Jehovah who keep striving to let their Yes mean Yes! 	 17 Ko oko eiloa i te fakaofoofogia o te taimi mai mua tenā e faka‵tali mai ki tino tapuaki katoa o Ieova kolā e taumafai malosi ke fakauiga te lotou Ao ki te Ao!


But they keep busy in Jehovah’s service and take a personal interest in others. 	 Kae e uke olotou mea e fai i te taviniga ki a Ieova kae e taumafai foki o fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino.


This updates what was published in The Watchtower of April 1, 1953, page 223. 	 E fakamalosi aka i konei a te mea telā ne ‵lomi i The Watchtower o Apelila 1, 1953, itulau e 223.


The Bible teaches that sexual relations are reserved for a man and a woman who are married to each other. 	 E akoako mai te Tusi Tapu me e talia fua a faifaiga fakatauavaga ke fai ne se tagata mo se fafine kolā ko oti ne fakaipoipo faka‵lei.


She may well have been both embarrassed and scared. 	 E se taumate ne mā kae mataku foki tou fafine.


He strongly warned the brothers: “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.”—Col. 2:8. 	 Ne faka‵mafa atu ne ia a te manatu tenei ki taina: “Ke onoono faka‵lei koutou, ke mo a e vau se tino o fakapologa koutou i te poto mo takolekolega sē aoga, kolā e fakavae i munatuku a tino, io me ko agaga pule muamua o te lalolagi, kae se fakavae i a Keliso.”—Kolose 2:8.


Compassion denotes a sympathetic awareness of another’s suffering or adversity combined with a desire to alleviate it. 	 A te alofa atafai e fakauiga loa ki se kilokiloga alofa e uiga ki logo‵maega o se suā tino io me ko tena tulaga fakaalofa fakatasi mo se manakoga ke fakafeoloolo aka te tulaga tenā.


Jehovah lovingly holds out to them what Adam and Eve lost, namely, the prospect of everlasting life in perfect health on a paradise earth.—Rev. 7:4, 9; 21:1-4. 	 Ne ofo atu ne Ieova mo te alofa ki a latou a te mea telā ne galo i a Atamu mo Eva, ko te fakamoemoega ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i te malosi ‵lei katoatoa i te lalolagi palataiso.—Fakaasiga 7:4, 9; 21:1-4.


On the next day, the travelers caught the fast mail boat to Liverpool and boarded the famed Lusitania for New York.* 	 I te aso mai tua ifo, ne puke ne tino se lanisi ave meli ki Liverpool kae ‵sopo atu ki te vaka ko te Lusitania o olo atu ki Niu Ioki.*


As the parents care for their child spiritually, they certainly would want to make sure that he is getting the most from the meetings. 	 E pelā mo mātua e tausi atu ki te feitu faka-te-agaga o te lā tamaliki, e ma‵nako tonu lāua ke maua ne ia a mea aoga e uke mai i fakatasiga.


In what sense may you “hear a word behind you” from your Grand Instructor? 	 Se a te uiga o te ‘lagona o te leo o te Faiakoga Sili mai ou tua’?


29 Did You Know? 	 Setema 19-25, 2011


(Mark 14:29) The apostle would have been better prepared for the tests ahead had he taken the same position as that of the psalmist who put his confidence in God and sang: “Jehovah is on my side; I shall not fear. What can earthling man do to me?” 	 (Maleko 14:29) Ne mafai loa o toka ‵lei a te apositolo mō tofotofoga kolā ka fepaki fakamuli mo ia moi fai ne talitonu fakamaoni a ia ki te Atua e pelā mo te faisalamo telā ne usu mai penei: “Au ko se mataku me ‵kau fakatasi māua mo te Aliki [Ieova]; ko sē toe mafai ne tino o fai mai se mea ki a au.”


John had the unique privilege of baptizing Jesus, the perfect human Son of God. 	 Ne maua ne Ioane te tauliaga tu ‵kese ke papatiso ne ia a Iesu, te Tama ‵lei katoatoa a te Atua.


(Matthew 6:26) In marvelous ways, Jehovah provides food for all his creatures.—Psalm 104:14, 21; 147:9. 	 (Mataio 6:26) E tuku mai ne Ieova i auala fakaofoofogia a meakai mō ana mea ola katoa.—Salamo 104:14, 21; 147:9.


“O if only you would actually pay attention to my commandments!” God said to the ancient Israelites. 	 Ne fai atu a te Atua ki tino Isalaelu mua, “Moi ne faka‵logo mai eiloa koutou ki aku fakatonuga, e penei a fakamanuiaga mō koutou e ‵tafe eiloa pelā me se vaitafe telā e se mafai o masa pakupaku!


What support did Mary receive from the angel Gabriel? 	 Se a te fesoasoani ne maua ne Malia mai te agelu ko Kapilielu?


Evil, then, is not part of some mysterious, predetermined plan of God. 	 Tela la, a amioga matagā e se ne mea ko leva ne palani ne te Atua.


In other words, when Jesus said you must be “born again,” he was stating a fact, not giving a command. 	 I nisi tugapati, i te taimi ne fai atu ei a Iesu me e ‵tau mo koutou o “toe fa‵nau mai,” ne taku atu fua ne ia se manatu tonu, kae e sē se fakatonuga.


What can you do if you desire to pursue the full-time ministry? 	 Ne a au mea e mafai o fai māfai e fia kausaki atu koe ki te taviniga tumau?


ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 	 E AOFIA FOKI I TE ŌMIGA TENEI


What if we ignore the instructions and assemble the pieces in our own way? 	 Kae e a māfai e se faka‵logo tatou ki ana fakatonuga kae fakapikipiki ne tatou i ‵tou auala eiloa?


What can we learn from the example of the righteous angels mentioned at 2 Peter 2:9-11? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai te fakaakoakoga a agelu amio‵tonu kolā ne taku mai i te 2 Petelu 2:9-11?


BLESSINGS FOR GIVING BACK TO JEHOVAH 	 FAKAMANUIAGA E MAUA ONA KO TE TUKU ATU O MEA KI A IEOVA


Satan will again try to turn people away from Jehovah, but those who reject Satan will enjoy life on earth forever.—Read Isaiah 25:8; Revelation 20:7-9. 	 Ka toe taumafai a Satani o ‵fuli kea‵tea a tino mai i a Ieova, kae ko tino kolā e tumau i te ‵teke atu ki a Satani ka ola fia‵fia i te lalolagi ki te se-gata-mai.—Faitau te Isaia 25:8; Fakaasiga 20:7-9.


As a Bible student, can you explain from the Scriptures how the date 1914 is calculated?* 	 E pelā me se tino sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu, e mafai o fakamatala ne koe mai te Tusi Tapu me ne maua pefea te tausaga ko te 1914?*


[Pictures on page 30] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 20]


Always hope in Jehovah and look to him for courage 	 Ke talitonu faeloa ki a Ieova, kae ‵talo ke maua te loto malosi


In its first ten chapters, the Bible book of Genesis recounts the life histories of several men of faith, including Abel, Enoch, and Noah. 	 E fakamatala mai i mataupu muamua e sefulu o te tusi ko Kenese i loto i te Tusi Tapu, a tala fakasolopito o nāi tāgata fakatuanaki, e aofia i ei Apelu, Enoka, mo Noa.


“WHAT do we want? 	 “NE A mea e ma‵nako tatou ki ei?


And we work to defend and legally establish the good news. 	 Kae e ga‵lue foki tatou ke ‵pulu kae faka‵mautakitaki aka te tala ‵lei.


[Pictures on page 16, 17] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 10]


In the Scriptures, God’s servants are repeatedly urged to fear Jehovah. 	 I te Tusi Tapu, e fakamalosi mai faeloa ki tavini a te Atua ke ma‵taku ki a Ieova.


(Luke 20:9-17) The apostle Peter made a similar connection when speaking to Jewish “rulers, elders, and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem.” 	 (Luka 20:9-17) Ne fai ne te apositolo ko Petelu se sokoga tai ‵pau i te taimi ne faipati atu ei a ia ki “takitaki, toeaina, mo failautusi [Iutaia] i Ielusalema.”


20 The lives of Joshua, David, and Timothy add proof that serving Jehovah is the best way to spend your life. 	 20 E fakamaoni mai i olaga o Iosua,Tavita mo Timoteo me i te tavini atu ki a Ieova ko te ‵toe auala sili ke fakaaogā ki ei tou olaga.


Fully confident that Jehovah will fulfill his purposes, we can safely concentrate all our efforts on the work he has given us to do—preaching “in all the inhabited earth” the “good news of the kingdom.” 	 Ona ko te talitonu katoatoa me ka fakataunu ne Ieova ana fuafuaga, e mafai o ‵saga tonu atu tatou mo te tokagamalie ki ‵tou taumafaiga katoa ki te galuega telā ko oti ne tuku mai ne ia ke fai ne tatou—ko te talaiatuga o te “tala ‵lei tenei e uiga ki te Malo . . . ki te lalolagi kātoa.”


On these two commandments the whole Law hangs.” 	 A te katoatoaga o te Tulafono a Mose mo akoakoga a pelofeta, e fakavae i luga i tulafono konei e lua.”


For example: Have the couple been pursuing a romantic relationship? 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga: E mata, ko leva ne isi se fesokotakiga fakafamau o lāua?


Take the example of Lazarus, who was dead for four days. 	 E pelā mo Lasalo, ko te tino telā ne mate i aso e fa.


Although Jehovah has the ability to know in advance what will happen, he does not predetermine our individual actions and destiny. 	 E ui eiloa e mafai o iloa ne Ieova a mea kolā ka ‵tupu, e se fakaiku aka ne ia a faifaiga a tatou taki tokotasi mo mea kolā ka iku mai i ei.


How can young ones, parents, older sisters, and baptized brothers show that they are courageous and ready to perform good works? 	 E mafai pefea ne talavou, mātua, tuagane ma‵tua, mo taina papatiso o fakaasi mai te lotou loto ma‵losi kae toka o fai a galuega ‵lei?


Thus, millions of people receive no answer when they ask, “Why do we see evidence of God’s love in creation while suffering and evil continue?” 	 Tela la, e seai se tali e maua ne te fia miliona o tino māfai e fesili atu latou, “Kaia e lavea ei ne tatou a fakamaoniga o te alofa o te Atua i ana mea ne faite kae e tumau eiloa a logo‵maega mo amioga ma‵sei?”


4 Jeremiah may have been close to 25 years old when he received from Jehovah his commission as a watchman. 	 4 Kāti ko tai kātoa te 25 tausaga o Ielemia i te taimi ne maua ei ne ia mai i a Ieova tena galuega e pelā me se leoleo.


Do not forget that there are many other fine points of Jesus’ teachings that are not on the list. 	 Ke se puli i a koe me e uke atu a nisi manatu ‵lei o akoakoga a Iesu kolā e se aofia i te fakasologa tenei.


“Sharing in relief work drew me closer to God,” says Ryan, age 29. 	 “A te aofia i te galuega tenei ne fai ei ke pili atu au ki te Atua,” ko pati a Ryan, ko 29 ana tausaga.


You can also usually obtain literature in the language of the people whom you meet. 	 E mafai o maua ne koe a tusi i ‵gana a tino kolā e fetaui mo koe.


This upstart sect, these Christians, who have apostatized from Judaism, they have none of these things!’ 	 E seai lele eiloa ne vaegā mea penā a te kau matafatu, ko te kau Kelisiano, kolā ko ‵vae keatea mai te Lotu Iutaia!’


If we keep looking to Jehovah, we will show him due respect by yielding to his wrath, patiently waiting for him to take action when he deems it necessary. 	 Kafai e tumau faeloa tatou i te ‵kilo atu ki a Ieova, ka fakaasi atu ne tatou ki a ia te āva ‵tau mai te tuku atu te taui ma sui ki a ia kae ‵nofo fakatalitali ki te taimi ka gasuesue ei a ia o taui atu.


Although you meant to harm me, God intended it to turn out well and to preserve many people alive, as he is doing today.” 	 Ne fai ne koutou se togafiti masei ki a au, kae ne ‵fuli ne te Atua te togafiti masei a koutou tenā ki te mea ‵lei, ko te mea ke faka‵sao a ola o tino e tokouke konei e ola nei.”


Jehovah’s Witnesses in your locality will be pleased to let you know the exact time and place for this most important event. 	 E fia‵fia lasi a Molimau a Ieova i tou fenua o fakaasi atu te taimi mo te koga ka fai ei te fakamanatuga tāua tenei.


We can now say with near certainty that it was a Jewish practice before, during, and after the New Testament period to write the divine name . . . right into the Greek text of Scripture.”—Biblical Archaeology Review. 	 Nei la, e mafai o fai atu matou mo te mautinoa me se faifaiga faka-Iutaia i aso mua, i te vaitaimi tenā, mo te vaitaimi mai tua o te Feagaiga Fou ke tusi te igoa tonu o te Atua ki te pati Eleni i te Tusi Tapu.”—Biblical Archaeology Review.


6 In answer to the Devil’s temptations, Jesus quoted scriptures. 	 6 I tena tali ki fakaosoosoga a te Tiapolo, ne siki atu ne Iesu a tusi siki.


How did Jesus help his disciples to cope with fear of man? 	 Ne fesoasoani atu pefea a Iesu ki ana soko ke kufaki i te ma‵taku ki tino?


Is he not also of people of the nations? 	 E se ko te Atua foki o tino o fenua fakaa‵tea?


By speaking “consolingly to the depressed souls,” elders truly support their spiritual brothers and sisters who may be getting weary or downhearted because of some thorn in their flesh.—Isaiah 32:2; 50:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:14. 10, 11. How can God’s servants encourage others who are undergoing severe tests? 	 Mai te “fesoasoani ki tino vaivai” i faiga o pati fakamafanafana e ‵lago tonu atu a toeaina ki olotou taina mo tuagane faka-te-agaga kolā e mafai o loto vāivāi io me e fanoa‵noa ona ko te logo‵mae o te foitino.—Isaia 32:2; 50:4; 1 Tesalonia 5:14.


Instead, it clearly states that rather than being immortal, human souls who sin can be “destroyed” and “shall die.” 	 E fakaasi manino mai me i lo te tumau i te ola mai tua o te mate, a te tino telā e agasala e mafai o “fakamaseigina” kae “ka mate” eiloa.


How should we view Christian faith? 	 E ‵tau o pefea ‵tou kilokiloga ki te fakatuanaki o Kelisiano?


Yes, he apparently concluded that blood would have to be shed—the very idea of sacrifice. 	 Kae kāti ne fakaiku aka ei ne ia me e ‵tau o fakamaligi te toto—tenā loa te manatu e fakavae ki ei te faiga o taulaga.


How can spiritual advancement help you if you marry? 	 E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu tou gasolo ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga māfai ko fia avaga koe?


4. Explain the Biblical concept of cleanness. 	 4 E fakauiga ne te tokoukega o tino a te ‵mā ki te sē lailai.


Digging Deeper Into God’s Word 	 Ke Momea Aka te Sukesuke ki Mea ‵Loto i te Muna a te Atua


(Rev. 6:1, 12, 17) But the next vision shows ‘four angels holding tight the four winds of the earth’ until the sealing of the 144,000 is completed. 	 (Fakaasiga 6:1, 12, 17) Kae e lavea atu i te suā fakaasiga a ‘agelu e tokofa e taofi ‵mau ne latou a matagi e fa o te lalolagi’ ke oko ki te taimi ko oti ei ne fakamailoga a te toko 144,000.


Why not spend time reviewing these? 	 Kaia e se fakaaogā ei ne koe ne taimi ke iloilo aka a tala konei?


On the other hand, it could be that you love God’s standards but do not trust yourself to be able to live up to them. 	 I te suā feitu, e mafai o fai penā ona ko koe e alofa ki tulaga o te Atua kae e se talitonu koe ki a koe eiloa me e mafai o ola e ‵tusa mo mea konā.


Jehovah ‘keeps working’ with a view to bringing his purpose to a successful conclusion.—John 5:17. 	 E ‘galue faeloa’ a Ieova ko te mea ke fakataunu mo te manuia tena fuafuaga.—Ioane 5:17.


However, when we read that Abraham was “old and satisfied,” let us not conclude that he had had his fill of life, so to speak, and had no desire to live in the future. 	 Kae, kafai e fai‵tau tatou ki te tala o Apelaamo telā ne ola i “se olaga leva kae fakamalie loto,” ke mo a ma fakaiku aka ne tatou me ne lotomalie katoatoa a ia i tena olaga, ko sē manako ei a ia ki te olaga i aso mai mua.


Stop Judging! 	 Ke Fakagata te Fakamasino Atu!


5 Are you enduring trials? 	 5 E mata, e kufaki koe i fakalavelave?


Pay Attention to the Heart 	 Ke Saga Tonu Atu ki te Loto


4. (a) Knowing that a lion is roaming in the neighborhood should prompt what reaction from parents? (b) What do children need for protection? 	 4. (a) Se a te mea ka manava‵se ki ei a mātua māfai e iloa ne latou me e isi se leona e fanofano tele i te lotou fa‵kai? (e) Se a te mea e ma‵nako ki ei a tama‵liki ke maua ei ne latou se puipuiga?


No one should take offense if we are not able to greet them at every meeting. 	 E se ‵tau o ita se tino māfai e seki mafai o fakatalofa atu tatou ki a latou i fakatasiga katoa.


We will be motivated to uphold his lofty position if we always bear in mind that “Jehovah himself has firmly established his throne in the very heavens; and over everything his own kingship has held domination.”—Ps. 103:19; Acts 4:24. 	 Ka fakamalosi eiloa tatou o ‵lago atu ki tena tulaga maluga māfai e masaua faeloa ne tatou me “e fakatu ne te Aliki [ko Ieova] a tena nofogaaliki i te lagi; a ia ko te tupu o mea katoa.”—Salamo 103:19; Galuega 4:24.


13 Timothy was a man of faith. 	 13 A Timoteo se tagata fakatuanaki.


(Proverbs 17:17) However, as Job’s experience shows, some counselors can hurt rather than heal. 	 (Faataoto 17:17) Kae e pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te tala o Iopu, e mafai o fakalogo‵mae mai a nisi tino fakatonutonu i lō te fakamafanafana mai.


That microscopic cell was extremely complex—a miniature chemical laboratory! 	 A te sela foliki ‵ki tenā e faigata o malamalama i ei—e fai pelā me se potu foliki telā e fai i ei a galuega fakasaienitisi!


(John 1:18) Yet, he invites us to enter into a loving relationship with him. 	 (Ioane 1:18) Kae e ‵kami ne ia tatou ke mafai o maua se fesokotakiga alofa mo ia.


What valuable lessons the inspired proverbs teach! 	 Ko tafaga la te tāua o akoakoga kolā e tuku mai i faataoto kolā ne fakaosofia ne te Atua ke tusi ki lalo!


Elijah brings the boy down to his mother and says: “See, your son is alive.” 	 Ne avatu ne Elia te tamaliki ki tena mātua kae fai atu: “Kiloke, ko ola tau tama!”


He said: “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” 	 Ne fai mai a ia: “Me i te gutu e faipati mai ne ia a mea e uke i te loto.”


Now Daniel reads God’s Word every day, and it keeps him close to Jehovah. 	 Ko faitau nei a Tanielu ki te Muna a te Atua i aso katoa, kae e fai ei ke pili atu a ia ki a Ieova.


What questions will be considered in this article? 	 Ne a fesili ka mafau‵fau tatou ki ei i te mataupu tenei?


I remember praying fervently to Jehovah God, asking him to give me direction. 	 Ne masaua ne au me ne ‵talo atu au ki a Ieova te Atua, o fakamolemole atu ki a ia mō se takitakiga.


Explain why it is not always wrong to make sworn oaths. 	 Fakamatala mai te pogai e sē ‵se faeloa a te faiga o tautoga.


What example did the apostle John set for us? 6 What about the faithful apostle John, who was exiled to the inhospitable island of Patmos in his old age for “speaking about God and bearing witness to Jesus”? 	 6 Kae e a te apositolo fakamaoni ko Ioane, telā ne ave fakapagota ki te fenua faigata ko Patamo i te taimi ko toeaina ei a ia “i te mea ne folafola atu ne [ia] a te muna a te Atua mo te mea tonu ne fakaasi ne Iesu”?


In giving advice to a young man, the writer of Proverbs states: “Prepare your work out of doors, and make it ready for yourself in the field. 	 I te tukuatuga o pati polopoloki ki se tamataene, e fai mai te tino ne tusi ne ia te Faataoto, penei: “Fakatoka au galuega mai tua o tou fale, kae ke toka foki au fatoaga.


QUESTION: Does this religion teach that all people are equal in God’s sight and that members of the religion should not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race or economic standing? 	 FESILI: E mata, e akoako atu ne te lotu tenei me e ‵pau a tino katoa i te kilokiloga a te Atua kae e se ‵tau mo tino i ei o faka‵kese so se tino ona ko tena matakāiga io me ko tena tulaga i mea tau tupe? [Te Manatu Tāua i te itulau e 7]


The nations tenaciously hang on to their own perceived right to sovereignty. 	 E taofi ‵mau a atufenua ki olotou pulega e pelā me ne saolotoga ‵tonu o latou.


18 How accurate knowledge of God benefited Job. 	 18 Te auala ne maua ei ne Iopu a mea aoga mai te iloaga tonu e uiga ki te Atua.


“All the things that were written aforetime were written for our instruction,” wrote the apostle Paul, “that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope.” 	 “Me i mea katoa kolā ne tusi i te Tusi, ne tusi ke akoako ei tatou,” ko pati a te apositolo ko Paulo, “ko te mea ke maua ne tatou a te fakamoemoega e alatu i te kufaki, mo te fakamalosiga e alatu i te Tusi.”


Describe how the online series of study guides, “What Does the Bible Really Teach?,” can help you strengthen your conviction. 	 Fakamatala mai a te auala e mafai ei ne mataupu fesoasoani kolā e maua i te vaega tenei “What Does The Bible Really Teach?,” o fakamalosi aka ‵tou loto tali‵ltonu.


(Ps. 1:1, 2) Remembering Scriptural examples of faithful individuals who were loyal to God will help us to imitate them. 	 (Sala. 1:1, 2) A te masaua o fakaakoakoga a tino fakamaoni taki tokotasi i Tusitusiga Tapu kolā ne a‵lofa fakamaoni ki te Atua e fesoasoani mai ke fakaakoako tatou ki ei.


You might say something like, “They said that all the fruit was ripe; however, these are still very hard.” 	 Kāti ne fai atu ne koe se mea penei, “Ne fai mai latou i fuaga katoa ko ‵sulu; kae ko mea konei koi ma‵keke ‵ki eiloa.”


On one occasion, about 90 delegates stayed at the branch, where they had “as beds 20 cartons of books apiece, in rows.” 	 I te taimi e tasi, kāti e nofo ki te 90 o sui ne ‵nofo i te ofisa lagolago, telā ne “fakatoka a pokisi tusi e 20 mo fai olotou moega.”


We do not know them all by name, nor do we know what problems confronted them, but imagine some possibilities. 	 E se iloa ne tatou olotou igoa taki tokotasi, io me ko fakalavelave katoa kolā ne fe‵paki mo latou.


I thought about a brother I had studied with and helped to come to a knowledge of the truth. 	 Ne mafaufau au ki se taina telā ne suke‵suke tasi maua kae ne fesoasoani atu au ke iloa ‵lei ne ia te munatonu.


Hence, “the heart of the righteous one meditates so as to answer.” 	 Tela la, “a tino ‵poto e mafau‵fau mua ki olotou pati kae koi tuai o fai.”


Why did Saul order the killing of the inhabitants of Nob? 	 Kaia ne fakatonu atu ei a Saulo ke tamate a tino katoa o te fa‵kai ko Nopa?


Jehovah would not forget Israel, and the nation would survive. 	 Ka se puli i a Ieova te kau Isalaelu, kae ka se palele atu te atufenua tenā.


WHAT MANY BELIEVE 	 MEA E TALI‵TONU KI EI A TINO E TOKOUKE


“Prove Yourself Faithful” 	 Ke “Fakamaoni” Faeloa


As the end of Satan’s wicked system of things nears, it is imperative that we not fall asleep spiritually. 	 Ona ko te pili mai o te fakaseaiga o te lalolagi masei a Satani, se mea tāua ke sē ‵to ‵tou ‵moe i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Sickness and death will be no more.—Read Revelation 5:10; 20:6, 12; 21:4, 5. 	 Ka sē toe ai se mate mo masaki.—Faitau te Fakaasiga 5:10; 20:6, 12; 21:4, 5.


(Proverbs 1:1-7; 3:13-18) Paul, however, coupled “philosophy” with “empty deception.” 	 (Faataoto 1:1-7; 3:13-18) Kae ne tuku fakatasi ne Paulo a te “poto” mo “takolekolega se aoga.”


Note what Isaiah prophesied about the conditions that we are experiencing today: “They will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. 	 Ke onoono ki mea ne ‵valo mai ne Isaia e uiga ki te tulaga telā ko maua ne tatou i aso nei: “Ka tuki ne latou olotou pelu ke fai mo mea fakamalū laukele ka ko olotou tao ke fai mo naifi ‵vele vao.


How is Peter’s prophecy about the “new heavens” finding fulfillment? 	 Ko fakataunu mai pefea te valoaga a Petelu e uiga ki “te lagi fou”?


“I must declare the good news of the kingdom of God,” he said, “because for this I was sent forth.” 	 Ana muna: “E ‵tau mo au o takutaku atu te Tala ‵Lei o te Malo o te Atua . . . me tenā eiloa te mea ne uga mai ei au ne te Atua, ke vau o fai.”


And if you suffer an affront or an injustice, what can help you to keep your emotions under control, react as Jehovah would want you to, and be willing to forgive? 	 Kafai e isi ne faifaiga ma‵sei io me ne faifaiga sē fakamaoni ne fai atu ki a koe, se a te mea e mafai o fesoasoani atu ke mafai o taofi aka tou kaitaua, ke fai te mea telā e manako a Ieova ke fai ne koe, kae ke toka o fakaasi atu te loto fakamagalo?


(Matthew 6:31-33) Yet, balance is also needed in meeting our spiritual obligations. 	 (Mataio 6:31-33) Kae e ‵tau o fuafua faka‵lei aka te tausiga o ‵tou tiute faka-te-agaga.


A gracious person is “markedly considerate of another’s feelings” and displays an ‘endearing kindliness especially to inferiors.’ 	 A te tino uiga kaimalie e “laveagofie ona ko tena atafai ki nisi tino” kae e fakaasi atu foki ne ia ‘a te alofa ki tino kolā e se taulia.’


Keep Pace With Jehovah’s Organization 	 Ke Olo Tasi mo te Fakapotopotoga Saukātoa a Ieova


6, 7. (a) How is our faith strengthened when we teach Bible truths? (b) As we observe Bible students improve their lives by applying Scriptural principles, what happens to our appreciation for God’s wisdom? 	 6, 7. (a) E fakamalosi aka pefea a ‵tou fakatuanaki māfai e akoako atu ne tatou a muna‵tonu mai i te Tusi Tapu? (e) E pefea ‵tou lagonaga māfai e ‵kilo atu tatou ki ‵tou tino a‵koga ki te Tusi Tapu ko tai ‵lei atu olotou olaga mai te fakagaluegaga o fakatakitakiga fakavae i Tusitusiga Tapu?


How? 7. 	 E pefea la?


How does Jesus show that he has confidence in his spirit-anointed followers? 	 Ne fakaasi mai pefea ne Iesu tena loto talitonu ki ana soko fakaekegina ki te agaga?


What must we do to keep making changes with the help of the Bible, and what questions might we ask? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou ke tumau i te fulifuli ‵tou olaga fakatasi mo te fesoasoani o te Tusi Tapu, kae ne a fesili e mafai o ‵sae aka?


7 In harmony with this, on the day of Pentecost 33 C.E., all of Jesus’ disciples present, men and women, joined in telling forth “the magnificent things of God.” 	 7 Ke fetaui ‵lei mo te mea tenei, i te aso o te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A., a soko katoa o Iesu kolā ne ‵kau atu, tāgata mo fāfine, ne ‵kau fakatasi i te fai‵pati atu e uiga “ki galuega fakaofoofogina a te Atua.”


14 Think of what God told Abraham to do with Isaac, the long-awaited heir. 	 14 Mafaufau ki te mea ne fai atu ne te Atua ki a Apelaamo ke fai ki a Isaako, te fanau telā ko leva ne faka‵tali a ia ki ei.


Now Venecia says: “Phone witnessing works!” 	 Ne fai mai a Venecia, penei: “Ne magoi eiloa a te talai atu i luga i telefoni!”


After two months, we still had all our savings, so we applied to pioneer for another two months. 	 Mai tua o te lua masina, koi ‵toe eiloa a mā tupe katoa kolā ne ‵teu, tenā ne fakamolemole ei māua ke toe paenia mō te suā lua masina.


What questions will we consider in the next article? 	 Ne a fesili ka mafau‵fau tatou ki ei i te suā mataupu?


The God of the heavens can deliver his chosen people out of any desperate situation. 	 E mafai ne te Atua o te lagi o faka‵sao ana tino filifilia mai so se tulaga fakamataku.


A very unlikely one—“seven shepherds, yes, eight dukes”! 	 Se mea e se masani ki ei—“e tokofitu tausi mamoe, ao, e tokovalu a pelenise”!


As we do so, we should seek Jehovah’s help in prayer, remembering that “he is aware of the secrets of the heart.” 	 I te faiga o te mea tenā, e ‵tau o ‵sala atu tatou ki te fesoasoani o Ieova me e “iloa ne ia a mea ‵funa o te loto.”


In an unmerited manifestation of goodness, Jehovah has indeed made such a provision for the salvation of those who exercise faith in his dear Son’s ransom sacrifice.—Matthew 20:28; Romans 5:8, 12. 	 A te tonuga loa ko oti ne fakatoka ne Ieova a te fakaolataga mō latou kolā e fakagalue aka ne latou a te fakatuanaki ki tena Tama fagasele e pelā me se taulaga togiola faitalia te sē ‵lei katoatoa o latou.—Mataio 20:28; Loma 5:8, 12.


The island is just eight miles (13 km) long and 1.5 miles (2.5 km) across at its widest point. 	 A te fenua e valu maila fua te loa (13 km) kae 1.5 maila (2.5 km) te ‵toe koga lauefa eiloa i ei.


And I have learned that a brother is a brother regardless of skin color, and he will die for you if need be. 	 Kae ne tauloto ne au mai konei me i te taina ka fai eiloa pelā me se taina faitalia te kese‵kese o ‵lanu, kae ka mate eiloa a ia mō koe māfai e manakogina ke fai penā.


They had seen his miracles and had listened to his teachings. 	 Ko oti ne lavea ne latou ana vavega kae fakalogo‵logo foki ki ana akoakoga.


Can You Know God by Name? 	 E Mata, e Mafai o Iloa ‵Lei ne Koe te Atua i Tena Igoa?


Those who were then entrusted with oversight examined the Scriptures and prayed to Jehovah for direction. 	 Ne suke‵suke faka‵lei a tino kolā ne fatoā ‵tofi aka ke onoono ki te faiga o te galuega, ki te Tusi Tapu kae ne ‵talo atu foki ki a Ieova mō tena fesoasoani.


(Genesis 6:14-16) As we would expect of a conscientious servant of Jehovah, “Noah proceeded to do according to all that God had commanded him.” 	 (Kenese 6:14-16) E pelā mo te mea e fakamoe‵moe tatou ki ei mai se tavini fakamaoni a Ieova, “ne fai eiloa ne Noa a mea katoa kolā ne fakatonu atu ne te Atua.”


We can have access to God’s thoughts each day by reading the Scriptures. 	 E mafai o mafau‵fau tatou ki manatu o te Atua i aso katoa māfai e fai‵tau tatou ki te Tusi Tapu.


June 1, 2011 	 Iuni 1, 2011


Irmgard expresses gratitude for all the provisions made by “Jehovah’s loving and caring organization.” 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Irmgard tena loto fafetai ki tusi kolā ne fakatoka ne “Ieova mo tena fakapotopotoga alofa kae atafai.”


They burned me with paper clips that they had heated with cigarette lighters.” 	 E faka‵paku sāle ne latou au ki pine kolā ko oti ne faka‵vela aka ne latou ki afi faka‵ka sikaleti.”


This involves continuing to work at putting away the old personality and putting on the new. 	 E aofia i te mea tenei a te tumau i te taumafai ke ave keatea a uiga mua kae ke pei ki uiga ‵fou.


SONGS: 20, 119 	 PESE: 20, 119


BE OBSERVANT 	 KE MATAALA


To avoid wandering aimlessly, you would need a clearly defined destination. 	 Ko te mea ke se takasese koe, e ‵tau o iloa ‵lei ne koe a te koga e fano koe ki ei.


So well-known was he in Israel for his fearless and courageous preaching that some 600 years later when Jesus spoke with boldness, some believed that he was Jeremiah returned to life. 	 Ne lauiloa malosi eiloa a ia i Isalaelu ona ko tena talai atu e aunoa mo te mataku mo te loto malosi, tela la, i te taimi ne faipati atu ei a Iesu mo te loto toa i te 600 tausaga mai tua ifo i ei, ne tali‵tonu a nisi tino me ko toe ola mai a Ielemia.


Those blows were followed by the amazing deliverance of the people of Israel through the parted waters of the Red Sea. 	 (Teutelonome 34:10-12) Kāti moi fai ne molimau koe ki mea kolā ne ‵tupu i ei, ailoga e mafai o puli i a koe a te Atua telā ne fai ne ia a mea konā.


Over the centuries, this mountain range has formed a natural border between provinces, kingdoms, and states. 	 I senitenali e uke, ne fai a te atumauga tenei e pelā me se tuakoi i va o kogā fa‵kai, malo, mo pulega.