10, 11. (a) What faith-strengthening fulfillment of Jesus’ words have we seen? (b) What question arises about the other sheep? 	 10, 11. (a) Se a te fakataunuga o pati a Iesu ne lavea ne tatou telā e fakamalosi aka ei te fakatuanaki? (e) Se a te fesili ne sae aka e uiga ki nisi mamoe?


(1 Cor. 10:8, 13) For instance, imagine being in a situation that offered an opportunity to satisfy a particular desire in an immoral way. 	 (1 Koli. 10:8, 13) Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, mafaufau me ko maua ne tatou se avanoaga ke fakamalie aka ‵tou manakoga i se auala sē ‵tau.


What did one brother say about handing over his responsibility? 	 Ne a pati a se taina e tokotasi ki te suiga o tena tōfiga ki te suā taina?


See Volume 1, page 853, of Insight on the Scriptures, published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ke onoono ki te tusi ko te Insight on the Scriptures, te Tusi 1, te itulau e 853, telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova.


Moved with pity for a crowd, Jesus “started to teach them many things.”—Mark 6:34. 	 Ona ko te otia o tena loto i te kilo atu ki te vaitino, ne “kamata ei a [Iesu] o akoako atu ki a latou i mea e uke.”—Maleko 6:34.


Nevertheless, they could approach Jehovah on the basis of Jesus’ ransom sacrifice. 	 E tiga te feitu tenā, ko mafai o fesokotaki atu latou ki a Ieova e auala i te taulaga togiola a Iesu.


16 How are prayers answered? 	 16 E tali mai pefea a ‵talo?


Satan has set up an imitation of God’s Kingdom, with himself as king. 	 Ne fakatu foki ne Satani se malo telā e pelā mo te Malo o te Atua, kae ko ia te tupu i ei.


What can elders do to make sure that older ones receive practical help? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o fai ne toeaina ke fakamautinoa aka ei me e maua ne tino ma‵tua a fesoasoani aogā?


What help do men have in caring for their responsibilities in marriage? 	 Se a te fesoasoani e maua ne tagata i te tausi atu ki olotou tiute i te fakaipoipoga?


But Jesus reminds us that “he that has endured to the end is the one that will be saved.” 	 Kae ne fakamasaua mai a Iesu me “ko te tino e loto mau ke oko ki te ikuga, e ola eiloa a ia.”


Felisa: I came from a very devout family. 	 Felisa: Au ne vau mai se kāiga lotu.


How did Paul help the Christians in Corinth to gain God’s view of the matter? 	 Ne fesoasoani atu pefea a Paulo ki Kelisiano i Kolinito ke maua ne latou te kilokiloga a te Atua ki te fakalavelave tenei?


In India, AIDS is being spread by truck drivers who believe that they need to have sexual relations in order to stay cool on hot days. 	 I Initia, ko oti ne faka‵pisi atu a te SELAMETE ne tino fakatele‵tele motokā ‵lasi kolā e tali‵tonu me e ‵tau o fai ne latou a faifaiga fakatauavaga ko te mea ke faka‵moko aka ei olotou foitino i aso ‵vela.


(See footnote.) 6 Apart from what happened to the nation of Israel as a whole, the Bible contains real-life experiences of individuals who were overtaken by jealousy, immorality, greed, or pride.* Some of these men had served Jehovah for many years, but at one crucial moment in their life, their fear of God was not sufficiently strong, and they reaped a bitter harvest. 	 6 I tafa o te mea telā ne tupu ki te kau Isalaelu, e aofia foki i te Tusi Tapu a tala ‵tonu kolā ne ‵tupu ki nisi tino taki tokotasi kolā ne takavale i te loto masei, amioga ma‵sei, kaimanako mo te fakamatamata.* A nisi tagata konei ne tavini atu ki a Ieova i te fia o tausaga, kae i se taimi fua e tasi i te lotou olaga, ne seki malosi ei a te lotou ma‵taku ki te Atua, kae ne tau i ei ne latou se fuataga sē ‵lei.


Need we be upset because of this? 	 E mata, e ‵tau o fanoa‵noa tatou ona ko te mea tenei?


John Mark, for example, bitterly disappointed the apostle Paul. 	 E pelā eiloa mo Ioane Maleko, telā ne fakafanoanoa malosi ne ia te apositolo ko Paulo.


Our appreciation for God’s dignity and splendor is increased. 	 E momea aka i ei te lasi o ‵tou loto fakafetai ki te ‵malu mo te ‵lei o te Atua.


That of itself makes this field of teaching more elevated than any of a secular sort, whether that of teaching elementary subjects, employment skills, or even medical specialties. 	 Tenā eiloa te pogai e fai ei a te galuega tenei ke sili atu i lō so se isi galuega aka, faitalia me ko te akoako atu o mataupu i te akoga, atamai i te faiga o galuega, io me ko fakamatalaga fakapito fakatokitā.


From time to time, why not make such rehearsals part of your Family Worship evening? 	 E a māfai e fai a vaegā fakaakoakoga penā mo fai se vaega o te Tapuakiga a te Kāiga i afiafi i nisi taimi?


The city of Jerusalem will be destroyed, and its inhabitants will be taken captive. 	 Ka fakamaseigina te fa‵kai o Ielusalema, kae ka ave fakapagota a tino i ei.


Abigail then explained the situation and gave David a gift of food and drink. 	 Tenā ne fakamatala atu i ei ne Apikaila te fakalavelave kae tuku fakameaalofa atu ne ia ki a Tavita a meakai mo meainu.


9 Many marriages that seemed to be headed for failure have in time turned out to be very successful. 	 9 E uke a avaga kolā ko kamata o sē fealofani, kae ne iku atu eiloa ki te manuia mai tua o se vaitaimi.


Rom. 10:10; Heb. 10:23-25 	 Loma 10:10; Epelu 10:23-25


“I saw how Jehovah takes care of his people.” 	 “Ne lavea ne au te tausiga a Ieova ki ana tino.”


In the 1930’s, when the Giant Mountains separated Czechoslovakia and Germany, determined Witnesses began to use the abandoned smugglers’ trails. 	 I te taimi ne ‵vae ei ne Mauga ‵Lasi (Giant Mountains) a Czechoslovakia mo Siamani, ne kamata o fakaaoga ne Molimau loto finafinau a auala o tino ave mea ‵funa kolā ko tiakina i te 1930 o fano ki mua.


(James 1:17) Regularly doing so can help us maintain an appreciative spirit and cultivate contentment.—Philippians 4:6, 7. 	 (Iakopo 1:17) A te fai faeloa penei e mafai o fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke fakatumau se uiga loto fakafetai kae fakamalosi aka foki i ei a te lotomalie.—Filipi 4:6, 7.


When certain persecuted followers of Christ prayed that they might ‘speak God’s word with boldness,’ that plea was answered. 	 I te taimi ne ‵talo atu ei a nisi soko o Keliso kolā ne fakasauagina ke mafai ne latou o ‘faipati atu te muna a te Atua mo te loto toa,’ ne tali mai eiloa te ‵talo tenā.


Well, this wicked system of things is rapidly heading for its collapse, and lives are at stake. 	 E tonu, ko pili fua nei o fakaseai atu te olaga masei tenei, kae ko ‵tu atu a ola o tino i se tulaga fakamataku.


Rather, store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes, and where thieves do not break in and steal.”—Matthew 6:19, 20. 	 Kae fakaputu ne otou koloa i te lagi, telā e seai ne mogamoga mo te pala o fakamasei; e seai foki ne tino e ofa ne latou a mea kae kaisoa.”—Mataio 6:19, 20.


We cannot imagine the fugitive being indifferent; his life depended on his reaching that city as soon as possible and remaining there! 	 E se mafai o fakaataata ne tatou a te sē fia saga atu o te tino tatino i se auala pasala; e fakalagolago tena ola ki tena oko vave atu ki te fa‵kai tenā kae tumau i ei!


• Why will working together in unity strengthen a marriage? 	 • Kaia e fakamalosi aka ei ne te ga‵lue fakatasi se fakaipoipoga?


To what conduct were wicked priests turning a blind eye? 	 Ne a amioga ma‵sei ne seki fia ‵saga atu ki ei a faitaulaga matagā?


Judas Iscariot betrayed him, and the others fled in fear. 	 Ne fakalata a ia ne Iuta te Isikaliota, kae ne ‵tele keatea a nisi soko o ia ona ko te ma‵taku.


How can God’s Word help you to make a good decision in this matter? 	 E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu te Muna a te Atua ke fai ne koe se fakaikuga ‵lei i te feitu tenei?


Jehovah—“Provider of Escape” in Bible Times 	 Ieova—“Ko te Fakaola” i Aso o te Tusi Tapu


When Rahab learned that Israel was camped across the Jordan, poised to invade, she must have been dismayed over what that could mean for her people. 	 I te taimi ne iloa ei ne Lahapa me ko oti ne olo atu a te kau Isalaelu ki te suā feitu o te Iolitana, kae ko toka foki o taua atu, ne mafai eiloa o manavase tou fafine ki mea e mafai o ‵tupu ki ana tino.


18 One area where many find it difficult to exhibit mildness is in dealing with secular authorities. 	 18 A te auala e tasi telā e faigata ki te tokoukega o tino ke fakaasi atu te agamalū ko te fakafesagai atu ki tino pule.


With your counsel you will lead me, and afterward you will take me even to glory.” 	 Ne takitaki atu au ne koe ki tau fakatonuga, kae fakamuli ko talia ei au ne koe mo te fakaaloalo.”


No matter what our present economic situation or what trials we must face in this troubled world, we who love God are enjoying divine blessings and the best spiritual food. 	 Faitalia a fakalavelave i mea tau tupe io me ko tofotofoga kolā e ‵tau o fepaki mo tatou i te lalolagi o fakalavelave tenei, e maua eiloa ne tatou kolā e a‵lofa ki te Atua a fakamanuiaga mo toe mea‵kai ‵gali faka-te-agaga mai i a ia.


Show interest in all your children To protect your marriage, talk to and pray with your mate. 	 Ke puipui te olaga fakatauavaga o koulua, se mea ‵lei ke sau‵tala kae ‵talo fakatasi mo tau avaga.


I desperately needed Jehovah to guard my heart.” 	 Ne manako malosi au ke puipui ne Ieova toku loto.”


God does not rule through human governments. 	 E se pule mai te Atua e auala i malo o tagata.


They prayed silently or aloud as the circumstances dictated. 	 E ‵talo atu latou i se leo malalo io me maluga māfai e fetaui ‵lei mo olotou fakanofonofoga.


God sent Moses “as both ruler and deliverer by means of the angel who appeared to him in the thornbush.” 	 Ne uga ne te Atua a Mose “ke fai mo pule mo fakaola e auala i te agelu telā ne fakasae atu ki a ia mai te lakau talatala.”


(Gal. 6:16) As Paul said, “all Israel will be saved.” 	 (Kalatia 6:16) E pelā mo pati a Paulo, “ka fakaolagina a Isalaelu kātoa.”


Benefit from their counsel, and learn from their wisdom.—Prov. 13:20. 	 Tautali i lā pati fakatonutonu, kae tauloto mai i te ata‵mai o lāua.—Faata. 13:20.


Jehovah—The Rightful Lawgiver 	 E ‵Tau o Fai ne Ieova a Tulafono


They ignore the truth stated at Proverbs 28:26: “He that is trusting in his own heart is stupid, but he that is walking in wisdom is the one that will escape.” 	 E se fia ‵saga atu latou ki te mea tonu telā e fakaasi mai i te Faataoto 28:26: “Se mea valea o tautali i ou mafaufauga. Tautali i akoakoga a tino e poto atu i a koe, kae ka saogalemu tou olaga.”


What is needed is the determination to follow the chosen course. 	 A te mea telā e manakogina ko te taumafai o tautali i te fakaikuga telā ko oti ne fai.


The next article will address that subject. 	 Ka fakaasi mai te manatu tenā i te suā mataupu.


However, Jesus also prayed publicly, and it is good to consider how this can be done in a proper manner. 	 Kae ne ‵talo atu foki a Iesu i mua o tino e tokouke, kae se mea ‵lei ke mafau‵fau ki te auala e mafai ei o fai a te mea tenei i se auala ‵lei.


King Solomon’s advice to young people, who may for a time fail to recognize the tragedies that life can bring, is relevant for all of us. Make your Creator the focus of your life. 	 A pati fakatonutonu a te tupu ko Solomona ki talavou, kolā e mafai o se matea ne latou i se vaitaimi a fakalavelave kolā e mafai o pokotia ei i te olaga, e aoga foki ki a tatou katoa.


Why do some oppose us, but how should we react to their negative attitude? 	 Kaia e ‵teke mai ei nisi tino ki a tatou, kae ne a ‵tou mea e ‵tau o fai ki olotou manatu ‵teke?


Cut back on your employment, and plan how to expand your ministry.—w16.07, p. 10. 	 Fakamu‵tana a taimi ga‵lue, kae fakatoka te auala ke fakalauega atu ei tau galuega.—w16.07, itu. 10.


• Food shortages 	 • Oge meakai


The delight that comes from examining God’s Word will make us aglow with God’s spirit, eager to share with others the things we learn. 	 A te fiafia telā e maua ne tatou māfai e suke‵suke tatou ki te Muna a te Atua, ka fai ei ke ‵safe malosi ‵tou matagi ona ko te agaga o te Atua, kae ka fia fakaasi atu ne tatou a mea kolā ne tau‵loto ne tatou ki nisi tino.


Desire has a lot to do with what we think, and immorality is linked to thinking that does not harmonize with Jehovah’s thoughts. 	 E mafua sāle ‵tou manakoga i mea kolā e mafau‵fau tatou ki ei, kae e mafua mai a amioga sē ‵tau i mafaufauga kolā e se fetaui tonu mo manatu o Ieova.


He likely saw something in Uzzah’s heart that caused Him to render swift judgment.—Proverbs 21:2. 	 Kāti ne lavea ne ia se mea i te loto o Usa telā ne fai fakavave ei ne ia tena fakamasinoga.—Faataoto 21:2.


Each time, he silenced them with his answers. 	 I taimi takitasi ne fesili atu ei latou, ne ‵pono ne ia olotou gutu ki ana tali.


In addition, we should dress in a manner that reflects ‘reverence for God.’ 	 E se gata i ei, e ‵tau o fai ‵tou teuga i se auala telā e takua ei tatou e pelā me ne tino ‘‵lotu.’


Why was Paul convinced of God’s love despite the hardships that Christians may suffer? 14 Read Romans 8:38, 39. 	 Se a te mea ne fakatalitonu atu ki a Paulo me e seai se mea e mafai o ‵vae aka i ei a Kelisiano mai te alofa o te Atua?


JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA hardly knew how he had found the courage to approach the Roman governor. 	 IOSEFA TE ALIMATAIA ne seki mafaufau me ne mafai o maua ne ia te loto malosi ke fanatu ki te kovana Loma.


(Romans 5:15) Sickness, old age, a tendency to do wrong things, and death itself are sorry consequences of Adam’s betrayal of his own family. 	 (Loma 5:15) A masaki, te olaga matua pikipiki, te manakoga ke fai a mea ‵se, mo te mate, ko ikuga fakafanoanoa konā o te agasala a Atamu ne fai ki tena kāiga eiloa.


Include a letter stating that the donation is conditional. 	 E aofia i ei se tusi e fakaasi atu ei i te meaalofa e isi se fakatokaga ki ei.


From the beginning of his earthly ministry to the end, Jesus praised his Father and zealously made His name known. 	 Mai te kamataga o tena galuega ke oko eiloa ki tena fakaotiga, ne tavae faeloa ne Iesu tena Tamana kae fakailoa atu mo te loto finafinau a Tena igoa.


▪ Be Courageous—Jehovah Is With You! 	 ▪ Ke Loto Malosi—I a Ieova e Fakatasi Atu ki a Koe!


2 Worldwide, Jehovah’s people speak many different languages. 	 2 I te lalolagi kātoa, e fai‵pati eiloa a tino o Ieova ki ‵gana kese‵kese e uke.


The Bible writer James shows that there is a connection between a contentious spirit and pride. 	 E fai mai a Iakopo i te Tusi Tapu me e isi se sokoga i te vā o te agaga o te fai taua mo te fakamatamata.


(Isaiah 11:3) In fact, Jesus remained loyal to God even in the face of great temptation and torture—things that will be utterly foreign to life in Paradise.—Hebrews 7:26. 	 (Isaia 11:3) A te ‵tonuga loa, ne tumau Iesu i te fakamaoni ki te Atua kae faitalia a fakaosoosoga ‵lasi mo faifaiga fakasauā—ko vaegā mea kolā ka se maua sāle i te Palataiso.—Epelu 7:26.


Many health-care professionals provide lifesaving treatments that do not conflict with Bible standards. 	 E uke a fa‵kaimasaki e maua i ei a vailakau fakaola tino kolā e se fe‵paki mo tulaga o te Tusi Tapu.


15 The next request in the model prayer turns our attention to something we need to do. 	 15 A te suā fakamolemole i te ‵talo fakaakoako e fakasino atu ki se mea telā e ‵tau o fai ne tatou.


Hence, those who keep on working hard to preserve their marriage because they want to remain faithful to their wedding vow deserve respect and loving help from the Christian congregation.* 	 Tela la, a tino kolā e tumau i te ga‵lue malosi ke faka‵lei aka te lotou fakaipoipoga ona ko te mea e fia tumau latou i te fakamaoni ki olotou tautoga ne fai, e ‵tau eiloa o fakaaloalogina kae maua ne latou te fesoasoani mai te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.*


What has happened to them? 	 Ne a nei a mea ko oti ne ‵tupu ki a latou?


It began with his water baptism in the Jordan River (in 29 C.E.) at the start of the foretold 70th symbolic week and ended with his death on a torture stake in the middle of that week (in 33 C.E.). 	 Ne kamata te mea tenā i tena papatisoga ki te vai i te vaitafe ko te Iolitana (i te 29 T.A.) i te kamataga o te 70 o vaiaso fakatusa telā ne ‵valo mai kae ne fakaoti ki tena mate i luga i te sataulo i te kogāloto o te vaiaso tenā (i te 33 T.A.).


(Mark 10:16) How do you think the young ones responded? 	 (Maleko 10:16) Se a tau faka‵tau, ne ‵saga atu pefea a tama‵liki ki ei?


Why do some drift away from the congregation? 	 Kaia ne tapea‵pea atu ei keatea a nisi tino mai te fakapotopotoga?


To some, certain Bible verses seem to give that impression. 	 Ki nisi tino, e foliga mai me tenā te kilokiloga e tuku mai i nāi fuaiupu o te Tusi Tapu.


How can a Christian keep far away from sexual immorality? 	 E mafai pefea o ‵kalo keatea se Kelisiano mai i amioga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau?


They do not want to give up work that they enjoy. 	 E se ma‵nako ke tuku olotou galuega kolā e fia‵fia latou ki ei ki nisi tino.


What had caused the field ministry to lose its impetus in Britain? 	 Kaia ko sē gasolo ki mua te galuega talai i Peletania?


(John 17:17) Then, this promise will prove true in your case: “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”—John 8:32. 	 (Ioane 17:17) Kae ka fakataunu tonu a te folafolaga tenei ki a koe: “Ka iloa ne koutou te munatonu, ko te munatonu foki ka fakasaoloto ne ia koutou.”—Ioane 8:32. [Te Fakamatalaga o Ata i te itulau e 9] Pictorial Archive (Near Eastern History) Est.


Caring for your family’s spiritual well-being shows that you are being watchful 	 A te tausi atu ki tou kāiga i te feitu faka-te-agaga e fakaasi mai i ei i a koe e matapulapula


16 Jehovah proved to be with Joseph. 	 16 Ne fakatasi atu eiloa a Ieova ki a Iosefa.


17 In addition, Jehovah’s angels can maneuver matters so that any who cause others to stumble are removed from among Jehovah’s people. 	 17 I tafa o te mea tenā, e mafai foki ne agelu a Ieova o fakagalue a mea ko te mea ke tapale keatea mai i tino o Ieova so se tino telā e fai ne ia a nisi tino ke ‵siga.


How strong should love be in a marriage? 	 E ‵tau o pefea te malosi o te alofa i loto i te olaga avaga?


Fulfillment of that promise, in 537 B.C.E., gives us sound reason to rejoice in the sure hope that Jehovah sets before us. 	 A te fakataunuga o te folafolaga tenā, i te 537 T.L.M., e tuku mai i ei se pogai tāua ke fia‵fia tatou ki te fakamoemoega telā ko oti ne fakatoka ne Ieova mō tatou mai mua nei.


The “Questions From Readers” published in The Watchtower of July 2016 explained: “Jehovah gave Ezekiel a message of hope promising the unification of the nation of Israel after its being restored to the Promised Land. 	 E fakamatala mai a te “Fesili Mai Tino Fai‵tau” telā ne ‵lomi i Te Faleleoleo Maluga i a Iulai 2016: “Ne tuku ne Ieova ki a Esekielu se fekau o te fakamoemoega e uiga ki te ‵kau fakatasi o te fenua o Isalaelu mai tua o te faka‵fokimaiga ki te Fenua o te Folafolaga.


What facts indicate the current appropriateness of the warning about certain TV programming? 	 Ne a mea ‵tonu e fakamaoni mai i ei te fetaui ‵lei o pati fakaeteete e uiga ki nisi vaegā polokalame i TV?


11 God’s people, both the anointed slave class and those making up the “great crowd,” have proved to be generous regarding material things. 	 11 Ko oti ne fakamaoni mai ne tino o te Atua, ko te tavini fakaekegina mo te “vaitino tokouke,” a te lotou kaima‵lie ki koloa faka-te-foitino.


If the dead were to come back to life on such an earth, surely any happiness would be short-lived. 	 Kafai e toe‵tu mai a tino ‵mate ki se vaegā lalolagi penei, ka se tumau eiloa te fiafia telā ka maua mai i ei.


Why, you will be haled before governors and kings for my sake, for a witness to them and the nations.” 	 Ka aumai koutou o fakamasino i mua o kovana mo tupu ona ko au, ko te mea ke taku atu ki a latou mo fenua fakaa‵tea a te Tala ‵Lei.”


So although from a human viewpoint we may not see a way out of our problems, Jehovah does, and he can do the unexpected.—Read 2 Peter 2:9. 	 Tela la, e tiga eiloa e se mafai o lavea atu ne tatou se auala ke ‵sao atu i ‵tou fakalavelave mai i se kilokiloga faka-te-foitino, kae e mafai ne ia o fai a mea ne seki fakamoemoegina.—Faitau te 2 Petelu 2:9.


(Gen. 6:1-4) Perhaps Satan tempted the disloyal angels not only with the opportunity for immoral sex but also with the promise of seizing power over mankind. 	 (Kene. 6:1-4) Kāti ne tofotofo ne Satani a agelu sē fakamaoni konei e se ko te mea fua ke aofia i faifaiga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau kae ne tauto atu a ia me ka tuku atu ki a latou te tulaga pule ki luga i tino.


“Considering That the Others Are Superior” 	 ‘Mafaufau me e ‵Lei Atu a Nisi Tino i a Koutou’


When, though, do we need that guidance? 	 Kae ko te taimi fea e ma‵nako ei tatou ki te takitakiga tenā?


They exercise faith in Christ’s ransom sacrifice and follow him continually, thus ‘making their calling and choosing sure.’ (2 Pet. 1:10) Their individual circumstances and abilities differ. 	 E fakatuanaki latou ki te taulaga togiola a Keliso kae tau‵tali faeloa i a ia, telā ko ‘fai te lotou kalagaga mo te lotou filifiliga e pelā me se mea mautinoa.’ (2 Petelu 1:10) E kese‵kese olotou fakanofonofoga mo olotou atamai.


On the other hand, if you give of yourself to help a person serve Jehovah, he or she can benefit from that gift forever. 	 I te suā feitu, mai te tuku atu ne koe a koe eiloa o fesoasoani atu ki se tino ke tavini atu ki a Ieova, e mafai o maua ne ia a mea aogā kolā e tumau ki te se-gata-mai mai i te meaalofa tenā.


Rather, store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 	 Kae fakaputu ne otou koloa i te lagi, telā e seai ne mogamoga mo te pala o fakamasei; e seai foki ne tino e ofa ne latou a mea kae kai‵soa.


(Acts 20:20, 21) In general, those already dedicated to Jehovah would not need instruction about “repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus.” 	 (Galuega 20:20, 21) A tino kolā ko oti ne tukugina atu ki a Ieova e se ma‵nako ki akoakoga e uiga ki te “salamo ki olotou agasala, kae ‵fuli atu ki te Atua, ka ke tali‵tonu foki latou ki te ‵tou Aliki ko Iesu.”


One widow observed, “I have found it more accurate to say that it is what one does with one’s time that helps one to heal.” 	 Ne fai mai se fafine telā ko mate tena avaga, “Ko oti ne iloa ne au te ‵tonuga, me i mea kolā e fai ne se tino i te taimi e fanoanoa i ei, e fesoasoani ei ke faka‵lei tena loto fanoanoa.”


▪ Will You Make Sacrifices for the Kingdom? 	 ▪ E Mata, ka Fai ne Koe a Mea mo te Loto Kātoa mō te Malo?


“From infancy I was taught the doctrine of hellfire,” says Rocío, who lives in Mexico. 	 “Ne akoako mai ki a au talu mai taku folikiga a te akoakoga e uiga ki te afi i seoli,” ko muna a Rocío, telā e nofo i Mekisiko.


(Read Matthew 12:40; 16:21.) 	 (Faitau te Mataio 12:40; 16:21.)


Satan the Devil will launch an attack on God’s people, who will appear to be unprotected. 	 Ka oso mai a Satani te Tiapolo ki tino o te Atua, kolā ka foliga mai pelā me e seai ne olotou puipuiga.


(Eccl. 5:6) So let us happily ‘sing praises to Jehovah’s name forever as we pay our vows day after day.’—Ps. 61:8. 	 (Fai. 5:6) Tela la, ke na ‘usu atu faeloa ne tatou a pese o vikiga ki te igoa o Ieova i te taimi e ‵togi atu ei ‵tou tautoga i aso takitasi.’—Sala. 61:8, NW.


Surely they would not have felt drawn to a cold, joyless person who never smiled or laughed! 	 A te tonuga loa, ka se fia olo atu latou ki se tino mata fanoanoa kae sē alofa telā e se ti kata sāle!


(2 Cor. 10:4, 5; 2 Tim. 2:15) How can you improve your skills? 	 (2 Koli. 10:4, 5; 2 Timo. 2:15) E mafai pefea o momea aka te ‵lei o ‵tou atamai?


(Zechariah 14:7, 16-19) What a guarantee! 	 (Sakalia 14:7, 16-19) Ma‵faga o fakatalitonuga lasi!


How can pride affect a marriage? 	 E pokotia pefea se olaga avaga i te fakamatamata?


Have you ever wondered whether God will take action? 	 E mata, kai mafaufau aka loa koe me ka faka‵lei aka ne te Atua a fakalavelave katoa konei?


For you to be successful as you grow toward adulthood, what do you need to have? 	 KAFAI ko fanatu koe i se auala telā e se masani koe ki ei, kāti e fia ave ne koe se mape mo se kamupasi.


Joseph was in the same sense “son” of Heli, as he married Heli’s daughter Mary. 	 Ne fai foki penā a Iosefa mo fai “te tama” a Heli, me ne avaga a ia ki te tama fafine a Heli, ko Malia.


13 In the context of the Bible, “the grand sea” was the Great Sea, or the Mediterranean, and “the holy mountain” was Zion, of which Jehovah said: “I, even I, have installed my king upon Zion, my holy mountain.” 	 13 I taimi ne tusi ei te Tusi Tapu, ne fakauiga a te “tai” ki te Tai Lasi io me ko te Tai Metitelani, kae fakauiga te “mauga” ki Siona, telā ne fai atu ei a Ieova, penei: “I luga i Siona, toku mauga tapu, ne fakasopo ne au i ei taku tupu.”


Psalm 136 relates that in his loving-kindness, he granted them deliverance (Ps 136 Verses 10-15), guidance (Ps 136 Verse 16), and protection. 	 E fakaasi mai i te Salamo 136 me e aofia i tena alofa tumau a te lotou faka‵saoga (Fuaiupu e 10-15), te takitakiga (Fuaiupu e 16), mo te puipuiga.


His life span—perhaps about a century long—was short for humans of that era, but Abel made his years on this earth count. 	 A tena olaga kātoa—telā kāti se senitenali e tasi te leva—se vaitaimi toetoe fua ki tino i aso konā, kae ne fakaaoga faka‵lei eiloa ne Apelu a tena olaga i te lalolagi ke fakafiafia atu ei ki te Atua.


Eastern European nations brought further pressure on Jehovah’s people. 	 Ne fakalavelave atu a atufenua i Eulopa ki Saegāla ki tino o Ieova.


“Next, the end, when he hands over the kingdom to his God and Father, when he has brought to nothing all government and all authority and power. 	 “Tela la, ka oko mai te fakaotiga; ka fakatakavale ne Keliso a pule katoa fakatemoni, kae tuku atu a te Malo o te Atua ki te Atua te Tamana.


We see the answer in Paul’s mention of “a declaring of [men of all kinds] righteous for life.”—Rom. 5:18. 	 E lavea ne tatou a te tali i te fakamatalaga a Paulo e uiga ki te mauaga o te “ola ne tino katoa.”—Loma 5:18.


19 As a parent, you have the weighty responsibility—and privilege—to bring up your children “in the discipline and admonition of Jehovah.” 	 19 E pelā me se mātua, e maua ne koe se tiute ‵mafa—mo se tauliaga—ke puti aka au tama‵liki “i polopolokiga mo fakatakitakiga a Ieova.”


Just as a tree must regularly draw from a water source to remain healthy, a Christian must regularly feed on God’s Word to remain spiritually strong. 	 E pelā eiloa mo se lakau telā e ‵tau o fakasiusiu faeloa ki vai ke tumau i te ola ‵lei, e ‵tau o kai faeloa se Kelisiano ki te Muna a te Atua ko te mea ke tumau i te malosi i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Or what if someone—like Diotrephes in the first century—sows seeds of discord? (3 John 9, 10) The whole congregation will surely suffer. 	 Kae e a foki māfai se tino—e pelā mo Siofilisi i te senitenali muamua—telā ne ‵toki ne ia a fuataga o kinauga? (3 Ioane 9, 10) Ka logo‵mae eiloa a te fakapotopotoga kātoa.


It conveys the thought of representing, or symbolizing.—Matthew 26:26, footnote. 	 E fakaata mai i ei io me sui ne ia te mea tonu.—Mataio 26:26.


Jehovah has set a specific limit for wickedness, and he will act right on time.—Isa. 46:13; Nah. 1:9. 	 Ko oti ne fakatoka ne Ieova se tapulā fakapito mō amioga ma‵sei, kae ka gasuesue eiloa a ia i te taimi tonu.—Isaia 46:13; Nauma 1:9.


All true Christians recognize the important principle of headship. 	 E matea ‵lei ne Kelisiano ‵tonu katoa te tāua o te fakatakitakiga fakavae e uiga ki tino pule.


For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, self-assuming, haughty, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, disloyal, having no natural affection, not open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of goodness, betrayers, headstrong, puffed up with pride, lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God, having a form of godly devotion but proving false to its power; and from these turn away. 	 Ko tino ka ma‵natu fakapito, kaima‵nako, fakamata‵mata, fia ma‵luga, pati masei, se faka‵logo ki olotou matua, e se loto fakafetai, e se fiafia ki lotu, e se kaima‵lie, e se loto a‵lofa, e gutu fatufatu, e faka‵tupu taua, e mata kaitaua, e ita ki te ‵lei, ka fakatupu masei, e se ‵poi i te masei, ko ‵fete i te fakamata‵mata, ka sili te lotou fia‵fia ki manakoga o te foitino i lo te Atua. Ka taofi mau fua latou ki faiga matea o te tou lotu, kae ‵teke ki tona mana. Ke faka‵mao koutou mai tino pena.


(Deut. 6:6, 7) Hence, young Israelites who listened to their parents and other God-fearing older ones gained not only knowledge but also wisdom, insight, understanding, and thinking ability—rare traits that divine education can provide. 	 (Teutelonome 6:6, 7) Tela la, a talavou Isalaelu kolā ne faka‵logo ki olotou mātua mo nisi tino ma‵tua kolā e ma‵taku ki te Atua, ne seki maua fua ne latou a te iloaga kae penā foki loa te poto, te mainaga, te malamalama, mo te mafaufau ‵lei—ko uiga mauagatā kolā e mafai o tuku mai ne akoakoga mai te Atua.


The Need “Always to Pray” 	 Te Manakoga ke “‵Talo Sāle”


We must be fully convinced that he really knows what is in our best interests. 	 E ‵tau o tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou me iloa ‵lei ne ia a toe mea aogā mō tatou.


Cultivate a profound regard for blood because of what God is doing by means of it—saving lives. 	 Ke ‵toki aka se tulaga maluga e uiga ki te tāua o te toto ona ko te mea telā e fai ne te Atua e auala i ei—ko te faka‵saoga o ola o tino.


19 Instead of being a short walk from the cradle to the grave, life will present endless opportunities to build, plant, and learn. 	 19 I lō te ola fua i se olaga toetoe, ka maua ne tatou te avanoaga lasi ‵ki ke faite a fale, ‵toki a lakau kae ke tauloto foki ki mea e uke.


Explain how Paul stressed the responsibility of Christians to glorify God by sharing their faith with others. 	 Ke fakamatala mai a te auala ne faka‵mafa mai ei ne Paulo a tiute o Kelisiano ke ‵viki atu ki te Atua mai te folafolaatuga o te lotou talitonuga ki nisi tino.


(Matthew 10:17, 18) To appear before a judge or a ruler because of false accusations takes courage. 	 (Mataio 10:17, 18) E ‵tau o loto ma‵losi tatou māfai ko ‵tu atu i mua o te fono ona ko ‵losiga ‵se.


Will you be a part of this future? 	 E mata, ka nofo atu foki koe i te taimi gali tenei i aso mai mua?


19 Jesus did not limit his statement to particular offerings and specific transgressions. 	 19 Ne seki faipati fua a Iesu ki nāi taulaga mo nisi mea ‵se aka.


Some reveal their innermost concerns to such a “friend,” even confiding private thoughts that they do not share with their mate. 	 E fakaasi atu ne nisi tino a mea i olotou‵kano loto ki se “taugasoa” penā, ke oko ki te fakaasiatuga o olotou mafaufauga ‵funa kolā e se ti fakaasi atu ki olotou avaga.


“Safeguard Practical Wisdom,” Oct. 	 “Taofi ‵Mau ki te Poto,” Oke.


Think about how often you have referred to the statement: “Just as through one man sin entered into the world and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because they had all sinned.” 	 Mafaufau ki te uke o taimi ne fakasino sale koe ki te fuaiupu tenei: “Ne oko mai ei te agasala ki te lalolagi e auala i te tagata e tokotasi, a ko te mate e auala i te agasala, kae ne faka‵solo atu a te mate ki tino katoa me ko agasala a latou katoa.”


Adam’s children had children of their own, then grandchildren, and so on. 	 Ne fai ne tama‵liki a Atamu olotou tama‵liki, oti aka ko olotou mokopuna, i te fakasologa eiloa tenā.


Esau has heard that his twin brother, Jacob, is returning home. 	 Ne lagona ne Esau me ko foki mai ki te fale a tena masaga ko Iakopo.


The right to glean food was one such provision.—Lev. 19:9, 10. 	 A te ‵taega o mea‵kai ‵toe se tasi o fakatokaga kona.—Levi. 19:9, 10.


□ What reasons for not shrinking back to destruction did Paul give the Hebrews? 	 • Ne a pogai ne taku atu ne Paulo ki te kau Epelu me e se ‵tau o toe ‵foki atu latou ki tua ki te malaia?


Consider an example from the Mosaic Law. 	 Ke mafaufau malie aka ki te tulafono e tasi i Tulafono a Mose.


The account tells us that once Noah brought his family and the animals inside the ark, “Jehovah shut the door behind him.” 	 E fai mai te tala me i te taimi eiloa ne ave ei ne Noa a tena kāiga mo manu ki loto i te vaka, “pono atu ei ne te Aliki [Ieova] te mataloa.”


Likely you mention your specific problem and ask for Jehovah’s help. 	 Kāti, e se taumate e taku tonu atu ne koe te fakalavelave mautinoa tenā kae fakamolemole atu ki te fesoasoani mai i a Ieova.


Britain—and by extension, the United States—grew out of the Roman Empire. 	 A Peletania ne tupu mai i te Emupaea o Loma.


That was the case with Phillip and Racquel when they served in the Nahuatl-language field. 	 Tenā te mea ne tupu ki a Phillip mo Racquel i te taimi ne ga‵lue ei lāua i te koga telā e fai‵pati ki te gana Nahuatl.


If you face a similar situation, ask yourself: ‘Is my spouse demanding that I stop worshipping my God? 	 Kafai e fakafesagai atu koe ki se tulaga tai ‵pau, ke fesili ifo ki a koe eiloa: ‘E mata, e faimālō mai taku avaga ke taofi toku tapuaki atu ki te Atua?


(Matt. 24:44) The world, however, will experience much more than surprise. 	 (Mataio 24:44) A ko te lalolagi, ka ofo malosi i te mea ka tupu.


5 Think of our many opportunities to bless and praise Jehovah as his servants. 	 5 Mafaufau ki te fia o avanoaga e maua ne tatou ke tavae kae ‵viki atu ki a Ieova pelā me ne ana tavini.


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(2 Peter 2:4) Disobedient angels are called demons. 	 (2 Petelu 2:4) Ne taku a agelu ‵teke ki temoni.


Still, the historic events reported by John in his Gospel are of immense value. 	 Kae ko tala kolā ne lipoti mai ne Ioane i tena Evagelia e tāua ‵ki eiloa.


6 How can we determine what we have treasured up in our heart? Jesus said: “A good man brings forth good out of the good treasure of his heart, but a wicked man brings forth what is wicked out of his wicked treasure; for out of the heart’s abundance his mouth speaks.” 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu, penei: “A te tagata ‵lei, e fakaasi mai ne ia a mea ‵lei mai i te fakaputuga o mea ‵lei kola e tausi i tona loto; ka ko te tino masei, e fakaasi mai ne ia mea ma‵sei mai fakaputuga o mea ma‵sei i tona loto, a te gutu o te tino e faipati mai i ei a mea kola e fonu i tona loto.”


What opposition began to manifest itself, and how did true Christians respond? 	 Ne a fakasauāga ne ‵sae aka, kae ne ‵saga atu pefea a Kelisiano ‵tonu ki ei?


(Revelation 12:9, 10) Since he was ousted from heaven and confined to the vicinity of the earth, Satan has intensified his efforts to paint Christ’s brothers as despicable outcasts. 	 (Fakaasiga 12:9, 10) Me ko oti ne ‵pei ifo a ia mai te lagi kae ko nofo pili nei ki te lalolagi, ko oti eiloa ne taumafai malosi a Satani o fakamasiasi atu ki taina o Keliso.


“Death Is Swallowed Up Forever” 	 “Ko Takavale te Mate”


(Ephesians 4:14) Today, “trickery of men” is promoted by the propaganda of those who oppose divine truth. 	 (Efeso 4:14) E fakamalosigina te “fai togafiti” o tino i aso nei ne tino fai tala ‵loi kolā e ‵teke atu ki te munatonu mai te Atua.


10 Upon reading Jehovah’s command to Adam, many today would say that Adam was denied the freedom to do what he wanted. 	 10 Mai te fai‵tau ki te fakatonuga a Ieova ki a Atamu, e fai mai a tino e tokouke i aso nei me ne seki tuku atu ki a Atamu a te saolotoga ke fai a te mea e manako a ia ki ei.


Will you be a part of this future? 	 E mata, ka nofo atu koe i te taimi gali tenei i aso mai mua?


As a result, 14,700 Israelites perished from a divinely sent scourge.—Num. 16:41, 49. 	 E pelā me ko te ikuga, ne fakaseai atu a te toko 14,700 tino Isalaelu mai i se mala telā ne fakaoko atu ne te Atua.—Numela 16:41, 49.


We often say that such Witnesses are need-greaters. 	 E masani o fai atu tatou me i Molimau penei e fia‵fia o ga‵lue i koga kolā e lasi te manakoga i ei.


The arrangement served to protect the Israelites from using all their time and energy in material pursuits. 	 Ne fai te fakatokaga tenā e pelā me se puipuiga ki tino Isalaelu ke se fakaoti olotou taimi mo olotou malosi ki te ‵salaga o kope faka-te-foitino.


Soon, Daniela dedicated her life to Jehovah, was baptized, and started to pursue the goal of missionary service. 	 Ne tuku atu ne Daniela a tena ola ki a Ieova, papatiso, kae taumafai ke tavini atu e pelā me se misionale.


What a blessing it is to be living in “a day of good news.” 	 Se fakamanuiaga gali eiloa ke ola tatou i ‘te aso o te tala fakafiafia.’


If praying for a sick animal, they may choose “Saint” Francis of Assisi or to “Saint” Jude Thaddeus if they are at the point of despair over a lost cause. 	 Kafai e ‵talo mō se manu masaki, kāti e filifili ne latou a te “Tino tapu” ko Francis mai Assisi io me ki te “Tino tapu” ko Jude Thaddeus māfai e fanoa‵noa malosi latou.


Yet, God’s remarkable rescues have already brought spiritual glory to the anointed. 	 Kae ko te faka‵saoga fakaofoofogia a te Atua ko oti ne tuku mai ei te ‵malu faka-te-agaga ki te kau fakaekegina.


(Isaiah 6:3) Does the idea of holiness fail to attract you? 	 (Isaia 6:3) E mata, ka se fiafia koe ki te Atua ona ko tena ‵malu?


Have those who stopped associating with the Christian congregation found another place where there is rich spiritual food? 	 E mata, ko oti ne maua ne tino kolā ne fakagata te lotou ‵kau atu ki te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano se isi koga telā ne maua ei ne latou a mea‵kai ‵gali faka-te-agaga?


After the wife of one older brother died, he could no longer afford to pay the rent without her pension. 	 Mai tua o te matega o te avaga a se taina e tokotasi, ne seki toe mafai o ‵togi ne ia a te fale ke nofo a ia i ei e aunoa mo te tupe fesoasoani a tena avaga.


“Provide Fine Things” 	 ‘Puke ‵Mau ki te Mea ‵Lei’


(Heb. 4:12) But that power will benefit us only if we study God’s inspired Word and apply its teachings. 	 (Epe. 4:12) Kae ka aoga ki a tatou a te ‵mana tenā māfai fua e suke‵suke tatou ki te Muna a te Atua kae fakagalue ana akoakoga.


What a blessing it is to be associated with such a loving, global brotherhood! (1 Peter 2:17) And we can have a stabilizing effect on our fellow believers. 	 Ma‵faga o tauliaga ko maua ne tatou ke ‵kau fakatasi mo se kau taina a‵lofa penei i te lalolagi kātoa! (1 Petelu 2:17) Kae e mafai foki o fakama‵losi atu tatou ki ‵tou taina tali‵tonu.


When Jesus saw people of his day being “skinned and thrown about like sheep without a shepherd,” he did not just feel pity. 	 I te taimi ne lavea ei ne Iesu a tino i ana aso “ko pelā mo mamoe e seai se lotou tino tausi,” ne seki alofa fua a ia ki a latou.


At the same time, our upright conduct, though misrepresented by many, cannot be hidden. 	 Kae e se mafai eiloa o ‵funa aka a ‵tou amioga ‵lei, faitalia te fakauiga ‵se ne tino e tokouke.


Let us now consider some of the dangers of drinking too much alcohol. 	 Ke na onoono nei tatou ki nisi mea fakama‵taku e uiga ki te inu malosi ki te kava.


I have made many good friends among Jehovah’s worshippers. 	 E tokouke ‵ki oku taugasoa ‵lei ne maua i tino tapuaki o Ieova.


My mother was taught Bible truths by her mother, Emma Wagner. 	 A toku mātua ne akoako ne tena mātua ko Emma Wagner ki muna‵tonu mai te Tusi Tapu.


One year Maria’s visit was very special because she brought our two young daughters with her. 	 Ne tu ‵kese eiloa a te asiga a Maria i se tausaga e tasi me ne o‵mai mo tou fafine a ma tama fafine e tokolua.


“Do Not Become Unevenly Yoked” 	 “Sa Taumafai o Ga‵lue Tasi mo Tino sē Tali‵tonu”


the man who had a conversation with Jehovah* in front of a burning bush? 	 tagata telā ne sau‵tala mo Ieova* i mua o se lakau ‵ka ulaula?


How can young people become more effective in the door-to-door ministry? 	 E mafai pefea o momea aka te ma‵goi o talavou i te galuega mai fale ki fale?


The prophet Jeremiah saw the fulfillment of his judgment message 	 Ne lavea eiloa ne te pelofeta ko Ielemia a te fakataunuga o te fekau o te fakamasinoga telā ne folafola ne ia


Someone may say, “No thank you. 	 Kāti ka fai atu se tino, “Ikai fakafetai.


If we want to ‘prove ourselves sons of our Father who is in the heavens,’ we must be different. 	 Kafai e ma‵nako tatou ke ‘fai tatou mo tama a te ‵tou Tamana telā i te lagi,’ e ‵tau o tu ‵kese tatou.


One way is by being involved “in holy acts of conduct and deeds of godly devotion.” (2 Peter 3:11, 12) Keeping busy in such activities will help us to anticipate eagerly the arrival of “the day of Jehovah.” 	 A te auala e tasi ko te ola i se olaga telā e ‘faka‵malu kae fakatapu mō te Atua.’ (2 Petelu 3:11, 12) A te fakalavelave faeloa i te faiga o mea konā ka fesoasoani mai ei ke ‵nofo fakatali‵tali faeloa tatou mo te fiafia lasi ki te oko mai o ‘te Aso o Ieova.’


Her gentle touch and soothing words, the attention she gives to his interests and needs are like nothing else. 	 E seai se mea e faka‵pau ki tena ata pukepuke mai, pati fakamafanafana, mo te saga tonu o ia ki mea kolā e fiafia kae manako ki ei tou tagata.


that they cannot be God’s friend because they feel unclean or sinful. 	 me e se mafai o fai latou mo taugasoa o te Atua me mafau‵fau latou i a latou e se ‵ma io me agasala.


What will help marriage mates to cultivate loyalty? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani atu ki tauavaga ke ati aka te alofa fakamaoni?


Instantly, everyone started running for the hills, shouting, “Smong! 	 Ne kamata o ‵tele fakavave atu a tino katoa ki mauga, kae ‵kalaga atu “Smong!


Untidy homes often start out as untidy rooms. 	 Kafai ko gaogaoā a potu i te fale e foliga lailai te fale kātoa.


Sukhi smiles and says: “Jehovah tells us, ‘Test me out, whether I shall not empty out upon you a blessing.’ 	 E kata a Sukhi kae fai mai: “E fai mai a Ieova ki a tatou, ‘Tofotofo mai au kae ka ‵ligi ifo a vaegā mea ‵lei katoa.’


To what end? 	 E pefea la?


(Phil. 4:6) There is a protection in expressing heartfelt gratitude in prayer to Jehovah. 	 (Fili. 4:6) E maua te puipuiga mai te fakaasiatuga o se loto fafetai i ‵tou ‵talo e fai atu ki a Ieova.


There is where they have dealt treacherously with me.” 	 Tenā te taimi ne amio ‵pelo ei latou ki a au.”


Allen, whose Bible study with Jehovah’s Witnesses gave him the strength to conquer alcohol abuse, says, “I’m convinced that if it were not for the Bible and Bible principles that helped me stop drinking, I’d be dead.” 	 E fai mai penei a Allen, telā ne maua ne ia te malosi ke ‵teke atu ki te umiti ki te kava ona ko tena akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu mo Molimau a Ieova: “Ne talitonu katoatoa au me moi seai te Tusi Tapu mo fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu kolā ne fesoasoani mai ke fakagata taku inu, penei ko mate nei au.”


For example, he uses bait to lure them into doing things his way. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e fakaaoga ne ia se poa ke maleigina latou ke fai a mea e manako a ia ki ei.


But by the same word the heavens and the earth that are now are stored up for fire and are being reserved to the day of judgment and of destruction of the ungodly men.”—2 Peter 3:3-7. 	 E tuku eiloa pena ke oko ki te aso e fakamasino kae fakamasei ei a tino amio masei.”—2 Petelu 3:3-7.


In the Middle Ages, God’s personal name was rather widely known in Europe. That name, represented by four Hebrew letters called the Tetragrammaton and commonly transliterated YHWH (or JHVH), appeared on coins, on facades of houses, in many books and Bibles, and even in some Catholic and Protestant churches. 	 Ne lauiloa malosi te igoa totino o te Atua i Eulopa mai te 500 ki te 1500 T.A. E maua te igoa tenā i mataimanu e fa faka-Epelu, telā e fakaigoa ki te Tetragrammaton kae e ‵fuli sāle ki te YHWH (io me ko te JHVH), kae e sae sāle mai i tupe siliva, i mua o fale, i tusi mo Tusi Tapu e uke, ke oko ki nisi falesa o te Lotu Katolika mo te Lotu Poletesano.


He enjoyed what he was learning but soon became involved in bad association at school. 	 Ne fiafia malosi a ia ki mea ne tauloto a ia ki ei, kae seki leva, ne kau atu tou tagata ki taugasoa ma‵sei i tena akoga.


4 What Should Children Learn? 	 4 Kaia e Foliga Mai ei te Olaga Tenei e Pelā me e Seai Sena Aoga?


3 However, according to that same illustration, a sheep’s ability to recognize human voices enables it to know not only its friend but also its foe. 	 3 Kae pelā eiloa mo te tala fakatusa tenā, a te mafai ne te mamoe o iloa a leo o tino, e mafai ei o iloa ne ia te leo o tena taugasoa mo te leo foki o tena fili.


How did the unfolding of events make the meaning of Jesus’ instructions clear? 	 Ne a mea ne ‵tupu telā ko ala ei o manino ‵lei a te uiga o fakatonuga a Iesu?


Peter and Irmgard have also been God’s servants for decades. 	 Ne tavini atu foki se tauavaga ko Peter mo Irmgard, ki te Atua i tausaga e uke.


• How can elders and others encourage those pained by problems? 	 • E mafai pefea ne toeaina mo nisi tino o fakamalosi atu ki tino kolā e logo‵mae i fakalavelave?


Notice, too, the use of the word rendered “discreet” in many versions of the Hebrew Scriptures. 	 Ke onoono foki ki te fakaaogāga o te pati “poto” i vaega kese‵kese e uke o te Tusi Tapu i te ‵Gana Epelu.


How do all Christians today benefit from the holy spirit’s role in revealing the deep things of God? 	 E maua pefea ne Kelisiano katoa i aso nei a mea aoga mai i galuega a te agaga tapu i te fakaasimaiga o fuafuaga ‵loto a te Atua?


3-5. (a) What illustration did Jesus use to help his listeners think about the need to be forgiving? (b) What is the point of Jesus’ illustration recorded at Matthew 18:21-35? 	 3-5. (a) Se a te tala fakatusa ne fakaaoga ne Iesu ke fesoasoani atu ki tino fakalogo‵logo ke mafaufau ki te tāua o te loto fakamagalo? (e) Se a te manatu tāua i te tala fakatusa a Iesu i te Mataio18:21-35?


16 When Jesus was under trial, he resolutely refused to lean on his own understanding. 	 16 Ne fakaiku aka ne Iesu ke sē fakalagolago a ia ki tena malamalama totino i te taimi ne tofotofogina ei a ia.


(Psalm 51:11, 17) David continued to rely on God’s spirit. 	 (Salamo 51:11, 17) Ne tumau a Tavita i te fakalagolago ki te agaga tapu o te Atua.


We must pay attention to that word and not to “artfully contrived false stories” that do not have divine backing or approval. 	 E ‵tau o ‵saga tonu atu tatou ki te muna tenā kae e se ki “tala ‵kai kola ne fai ne tino” me e se māfua mai i te Atua a tala konā kae e se talia foki ne ia.


(John 12:42, 43) Many of the people chose to cling to their human tradition rather than to accept spiritual light and truth from God.—Psalm 43:3; Matthew 13:15. 	 (Ioane 12:42, 43) Ne filifili ne te tokoukega o tino ke puke mautakitaki ki tuu a tino i lō te talia mai ne latou te mainaga faka-te-agaga mo munatonu mai te Atua.—Salamo 43:3; Mataio 13:15.


3 Despite the sickening conditions that prevailed on earth during his lifetime, Noah proved himself ready to see the fulfillment of God’s promise. 	 3 Faitalia a tulaga matagā i te lalolagi i ana aso, ne toka eiloa a Noa ke lavea atu a te fakataunuga o te folafolaga a te Atua.


23 Jehovah had more work for Habakkuk to do before Jerusalem’s destruction in 607 B.C.E. What would God yet tell his prophet? 	 23 E isi aka foki a nisi galuega ne manako a Ieova ke fai ne Sapakuka a koi tuai o fakamaofa Ielusalema i te 607 T.L.M. Ne a nisi mea ne fai atu ne te Atua ki tena pelofeta?


An inscription on a vase found near the city of Susa reads: “Palace of Amil-Marduk [Evil-merodach], King of Babylon, son of Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon.” 	 E isi se tusitusiga i luga i se fagu ne maua i tafa o te fa‵kai o Susa e faitau penei: “Te palesi o Amil-marduk [Evile-malota], te tupu o Papelonia, te tama tagata a Nepukanesa, te tupu o Papelonia.”


DEADEN IMMORAL DESIRES 	 TAMATE A MANAKOGA MA‵SEI


“Incessant prayer to Jehovah has been an invaluable help to me, particularly when situations have been tense,” recalls Adolfo. 	 “A te ‵talo faeloa ki a Ieova ne fai pelā me ko te ‵toe mea tāua telā ne fesoasoani mai ki au, maise eiloa māfai ko fe‵paki au mo ne tulaga faiga‵ta,” ko pati a Adolfo.


These new Christians became “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for special possession.” 	 Ne fai a Kelisiano ‵fou konei e pelā me “se matakāiga ne filifiligina, ne faitaulaga kolā ka fai mo tupu, se fenua tapu, ne tino fakapito.”


(Genesis 4:22) Doubtless these tools were used for construction, carpentry, tailoring, and agriculture. 	 (Kenese 4:22) E mautinoa eiloa me ne fakaaogā a mea faigaluega konei mo faite a fale, ke fai a galuega fakakamuta, te suisui, pelā foki mo te faiga o fatoaga.


Jehovah had placed his name there. 	 Ko oti ne avatu ne Ieova tena igoa ki te koga tenā.


(Read 1 Kings 3:6-12.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Tupu 3:6-12.)


For three reasons: (1) It will never be replaced, (2) its results are permanent, and (3) the “other sheep” will continue to benefit from the new covenant arrangement after Armageddon.—John 10:16. 	 E tolu pogai e fai ei penā: (1) Ka se toe sui eiloa, (2) ka tumau foki a mea kolā e fai i ei, kae ko te (3) ka tumau i te maua ne ‘nisi mamoe’ a mea aogā mai te fakatokaga o te feagaiga fou mai tua o Amaketo.—Ioane 10:16.


In the words of the psalmist, all creation will sing: “Ascribe to Jehovah the glory belonging to his name . . . 	 E pelā mo pati a te faisalamo, ka usu atu penei a mea ola katoa: “‵Viki atu ki te igoa ‵malu o [Ieova] . . .


(Luke 17:26-30; Galatians 1:4; 2 Peter 3:10) How would Abraham view the people living in this world that is soon to be destroyed? 	 (Luka 17:26-30; Kalatia 1:4; 2 Petelu 3:10) E mata, ka pefea te kilokiloga a Apelaamo ki tino i te lalolagi nei telā ko pili fua o fakamasei?


“When we realized that this situation had hindered our son from making spiritual advancement,” explains Serge, “we decided to move back to our former congregation.” 	 “I te taimi ne iloa aka ne māua me ne taofi ne te tulaga tenei a te gasolo ki mua o te mā tama tagata i te feitu faka-te-agaga,” ne fai mai a Serge, “ne mafaufau ei māua ke toe foki ki te mā fakapotopotoga mua.”


6 Then Paul logically asks: “How will they call on him in whom they have not put faith? 	 6 Kae ne fesili atu foki a Paulo: “Kae ka pefea o ka‵laga atu a tino ki a ia, manafai e seki tali‵tonu latou ki a ia?


10 During their flight from Jerusalem, Christians needed to show Christlike love for one another, even as Christ had shown love for them. 	 10 I te taimi ne ‵tele kea‵tea ei latou mai Ielusalema, ne ‵tau o fakatau fakaasi atu ne Kelisiano te alofa faka-Keliso, e pelā eiloa mo Keliso ne fakaasi atu ne ia te alofa ki a latou.


[Blurb on page 8] 	 [Manatu tāua i te itulau e 8]


And by saying that the mountains were “born” and the earth was brought forth as with “labor pains,” the psalmist is showing great respect for the amount of work involved when Jehovah created these things. 	 Mai te fai atu me ne “fa‵nau” mai a mauga mo te lalolagi kae ne faite a mea konā “i se auala faigata,” e fakaasi mai i ei ne te faisalamo a tena āva lasi ki te uke o galuega ne fai i te taimi ne faite ei ne Ieova a mea konei.


The Bible does not discourage the contemplation of death. 	 E se fakasēaogā ne te Tusi Tapu a te mafaufau faka‵lei ki te mate.


(Matthew 24:14; Acts 15:7; Romans 1:16) Those who responded came to know Jehovah God. 	 (Mataio 24:14; Galuega 15:7; Loma 1:16) A tino kolā ne fia‵fia kae ne kamata o iloa ne latou a Ieova te Atua.


11 They are organized in the manner of the first-century Christian congregation. 	 11 E fai te fakatokaga a latou e pelā mo te mea ne fai ne te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua.


(Genesis 6:5, 12-22) The materialized angels, however, returned to the spirit realm in disgrace. 	 (Kenese 6:5, 12-22) Kae ne toe ‵foki atu a agelu kolā ne liutino ki te koga o agaga mo te masiasi.


(Esther 1:1–5:14) 	 (Eseta 1:1–5:14)


But those differences do not make some superior or others inferior. 	 Kae ko kese‵kesega konā e se fai ei a nisi tino ke ma‵luga atu io me ko nisi tino ke ma‵lalo ifo.


We are not born with values. 	 E se fa‵nau mai tatou mo mea kolā e ‵tau o fakatāua ne tatou.


Because he discerned that Jehovah’s hand was in the matter, maneuvering events in order to fulfill His purpose. 	 Me e iloa ne ia me ne aofia a Ieova i te mea tenā, ne fakagalue ne ia a mea ke ‵tupu i te fakataunuga o Ana fuafuaga.


(Acts 4:13) Hence, when we share in this work, we actually share in the fulfillment of Bible prophecy. 	 (Galu. 4:13) Tela la, kafai e aofia tatou i te galuega tenei, ko ‵kau tonu atu eiloa tatou ki te fakataunuga o te valoaga i te Tusi Tapu.


• How might you help a Christian who stumbled and became inactive? 	 • E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu koe ki se Kelisiano telā ne fakavāivāi kae ko mate faka-te-agaga?


10 By listening to God’s voice: Noah was “a preacher of righteousness.” (2 Peter 2:5) Virtually all the people of the pre-Flood world were distracted and “took no note” of Noah’s warnings. 	 10 Mai te fakalogo ki te leo o te Atua: A Noa se tino ne “folafola atu ne ia te amiotonu.” (2 Petelu 2:5) Toeitiiti ko tino katoa i te lalolagi mai mua o te Lolo ne “seki” ‵saga tonu atu ki te fekau a Noa.


A brother in Ghana placed literature with a young man who thereafter hid from him for weeks. 	 Ne ofo atu ne se taina i Ghana se mekesini ki se tamataene telā ne ‵muni fakamuli mai i a ia mō se fia o vaiaso.


• What can individual Christians do to show their genuine interest in the elderly? 	 • Ne a mea e mafai o fai ne Kelisiano taki tokotasi ke fakaasi atu te fiafia tonu ki tino ma‵tua?


But she realized that she would have to make major adjustments. 	 Kae ne iloa foki ne ia me ne ‵tau o fai ne ia a ‵fuliga ‵lasi ‵ki.


(John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 5:18, 19) They announce that God’s Kingdom has been established in heaven under the anointed King, Jesus Christ, and that soon it will remove wickedness from the earth and oversee the restoration of Paradise. 	 (Ioane 3:16; 2 Kolinito 5:18, 19) E folafola atu ne latou me i te Malo o te Atua ko oti ne fakatu i te lagi mai lalo i te Tupu fakaekegina, ko Iesu Keliso, kae ko pili o ave keatea ne ia a mea ma‵sei mai te lalolagi kae takitaki foki te ‵toe fakafokimaiga o te Palataiso.


Henryk observes: “Engaging in the field service helps me to work on my personality. 	 Ne fai mai a Henryk: “A te kau atu ki te galuega talai e fesoasoani mai ke momea aka te ‵lei o oku uiga.


18 Imitate Their Faith—He Stood Up for Pure Worship 	 Saga Tonu Atu ki Tou “Atamai i te Akoako Atu”


Introduce texts in a way that increases respect for God’s Word 	 Fakamatala atu a fuaiupu i se auala telā e momea aka ei te lasi o te āva ki te Muna a te Atua


• What is Jehovah’s arrangement of headship and subjection? 	 • Se a te fakatokaga a Ieova mō te ulu o te kāiga e pelā foki mo te fakalogo?


What qualities should we cultivate to help us oppose fleshly inclinations? 	 Ne a uiga e ‵tau o maua ne tatou ke ‵teke atu ei ki manakoga o te foitino?


When a Christian representing the congregation in prayer concludes with this expression, those listening may also add an “Amen” in their hearts or audibly to indicate their strong approval of what has just been said.—1 Corinthians 14:16. 	 Kafai e fakaaogā ne se Kelisiano telā e sui ne ia a te fakapotopotoga i te faiga o se ‵talo a te pati tenei, e mafai foki ne tino kolā e fakalogo‵logo o fai atu “Amene” i olotou loto io me fai ki luga ke fakaasi atu ei te lotou ‵lago malosi atu ki pati konā.—1 Kolinito 14:16.


2 As time went on, Jesus patiently taught his disciples many lessons, including the parable of the pearl of high value considered in the preceding article, pointing out to them the importance of exerting themselves in the pursuit of the heavenly Kingdom. 	 2 Ne akoako atu faeloa ne Iesu ki ana soko a mea e uke i taimi katoa, e aofia i ei ko te tala fakatusa o te penina tafasili i te tāua telā ne sau‵tala ki ei i te mataupu muamua, telā e fakasino atu ki te tāua ke taumafai malosi latou o kausaki atu ki te Malo o te lagi.


Years later, that young sister was serving as a regular pioneer, a full-time minister. 	 I te fia o tausaga mai tua ifo i ei, ne tavini atu te tuagane tenā e pelā me se paenia tumau.


Jesus told the apostles going off to various cities and villages that they were to preach the Kingdom, cure the sick, and expel demons. 	 Ne fai atu a Iesu ki ana apositolo ke olo atu latou ki nisi fa‵kai ‵lasi mo fa‵kai fo‵liki ke talai atu te Malo, ke faka‵lei aka a ma‵saki kae ke ‵tuli keatea foki a temoni.


As we draw close to him and grow in love for his Word, we come to trust his judgment. 	 I te taimi e fakapili‵pili tatou ki a Ia kae momea aka ‵tou fia‵fia ki tena Muna, ka fai ei ke tali‵tonu tatou ki tena fakamasinoga.


Can knowing what the Bible teaches and understanding God’s purpose for the earth add real meaning to your life now? 	 E mata, e mafai o aoga tonu tou olaga nei māfai e iloa ne koe a mea kolā e akoako mai i te Tusi Tapu kae malamalama foki koe i te fuafuaga a te Atua mō te lalolagi?


• What are some situations in which a Christian needs humility? 	 • Ne a nisi tulaga kolā e manakogina ei ne se Kelisiano te uiga loto maulalo?


We must be careful not to neglect our privilege of service. 	 E ‵tau mo tatou o fakaeteete ke mo a e fakata‵mala tatou i te faiga o ‵tou taviniga taulia tenei.


The close cooperation between local Witnesses and their guests showed that an international brotherhood is a reality. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne te galue fakatasi o Molimau i te fenua tenā mo tino kolā ne olo atu o nofo i ei me e isi eiloa se kautaina i te lalolagi katoa.


(Mark 8:34; John 3:3; 6:53; 17:14, 16) The proud, the rich, and the hypocritical viewed these requirements as too difficult to fulfill. 	 (Maleko 8:34; Ioane 3:3; 6:53; 17:14, 16) Ne ‵kilo atu a tino fakamata‵mata, tino mau‵mea, mo tino ‵loi ki mea konei e pelā me ko tō faigata ke tau‵tali atu ki ei.


How do we draw close to Jehovah and Jesus at meetings? 	 I te auala fea e faka‵pilipili atu ei tatou ki a Ieova mo Iesu i taimi o fakatasiga?


Do You Recall? 	 [Ata i te itulau e 17]


Why must we give the work at the spiritual temple first place in our lives? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o fakamuamua ne tatou te galuega i te faletapu faka-te-agaga i ‵tou olaga?


“Those earnestly seeking him,” says Paul. 	 Ko “tino kolā e ‵sala malosi atu ki a ia,” ko muna a Paulo.


What contrast existed between the leaders of God’s people and those of pagan nations? 	 Se a te ‵kesega ne lavea atu i takitaki o tino o te Atua mo takitaki i fenua fapau‵pau?


Keep Your Senses 	 Ke Matapulapula Faeloa


(Matthew 5:3) From those words, we may conclude that an essential ingredient of a happy and contented life is satisfying our innate spiritual appetite. 	 (Mataio 5:3) Mai pati konā, e mafai o fakaiku aka ne tatou me i te mea e tasi e manakogina ke maua ei se olaga fakafiafia kae fakalotomalie ko te fakamaliega o ‵tou manakoga faka-te-agaga.


17 Anyone who wishes to come to a knowledge of the truth must be willing to bring “every thought into captivity to make it obedient to the Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:5) That is not always easy, especially when viewpoints are strongly entrenched. 	 17 E ‵tau o loto malie so se tino telā e fia iloa ne ia te munatonu ke “fakatakavale katoa mafaufauga se ‵lei ke faka‵logo ki a Keliso.” (2 Kolinito 10:5) E se faigofie faeloa ke fai penā, kae maise eiloa māfai ko leva ne tali‵tonu tatou ki se manatu.


In the fifth century C.E., the Roman Empire began to fragment. 	 I te lima o senitenali, ne kamata ei o maofa a te Emupaea o Loma ki malo fo‵liki.


(Read Ephesians 4:1-3.) 	 (Faitau te Efeso 4:1-3.)


Many scholars in Christendom have produced extensive commentaries on the Bible. 	 Ko oti ne fai ne nisi tino lauiloa i lotu Kelisiano ‵Se a fakamatalaga fakaopoopo e uiga ki te Tusi Tapu.


In a sense, it was like a hereditary disease. 	 I se feitu e tasi, e fai pelā me se masaki ‵pisi kae tuku fakasolo o se kāiga.


Then let us continue to pray earnestly to our loving God, Jehovah, and humbly submit to the direction of his holy spirit and the counsel of his Word. 	 Ke na tumau i te ‵talo atu mo te loto finafinau ki te ‵tou Atua alofa, ko Ieova, kae fakamolemole atu mo te loto maulalo ki te takitakiga o tena agaga tapu mo pati fakatonutonu i tena Muna.


17 It may also be that some among us feel a measure of discouragement because the end of this system of things has not come as soon as we expected. 	 17 E foliga mai foki me e isi ne tino ko loto vāi‵vai ona ko te fui oko mai o te gataga o te olaga tenei telā ne fakamoe‵moe tatou ki ei.


First, there is sin and human imperfection. 	 Te mea muamua, ko te agasala mo te tulaga se ‵lei katoatoa o tino.


They have intensified their activity in the field as never before and with thrilling results. 	 Ne momea aka te faiga o te lotou galuega talai i lō aso mua kae ne maua i ei a ikuga fakafiafia loto.


In that way, we imitate the example set by Jesus and by Jehovah himself.—Psalm 48:14; Revelation 7:17. 	 I te fai penā, e fakaakoako atu ei tatou ki te fakaakoakoga ne tuku mai ne Iesu e pelā foki eiloa mo Ieova.—Salamo 48:14; Fakaasiga 7:17.


Those verses list the fruits of God’s spirit. 	 E fakasolo mai i fuaiupu konā a fuataga o te agaga o te Atua.


Rock formations around the location of the first Meribah are solid granite. 	 A te kaupapa i te fakai o Melipa muamua e makeke ‵ki.


(Matthew 24:14; 28:19, 20) Doing that work wholeheartedly is a fine way to show that we love our heavenly Father and that we are truly dedicated to him.—1 John 5:3. 	 (Mataio 24:14; 28:19, 20) A te faiga o te galuega tenā mo te loto kātoa se auala ‵lei ke fakaasi atu ne tatou te ‵tou a‵lofa mo te ‵tou tuku katoatoa atu ki ‵tou Tamana i te lagi.—1 Ioane 5:3.


No blood was eaten under the law, because it pointed out the blood that was to be shed for the sin of the world; and under the Gospel it should not be eaten, because it should ever be considered as representing the blood which has been shed for the remission of sins.” 	 Mai lalo i te tulafono, e seai se tino e ‵tau o kai ki te toto, me e fakasino atu i ei ki te toto telā ne ‵tau o fakamaligi mō agasala a te lalolagi; kae mai lalo i Tusi Evagelia e se ‵tau lele o ‵kai ki ei, me e sui faeloa ne ia a te toto telā ko oti ne maligi mō te fakaseaiga o agasala.”


6 ‘That all sounds fine in theory,’ you might say, ‘but it is easier said than done.’ 	 6 Kāti e lotomalie koe me e ‵tau eiloa o fakamagalo ne tatou a nisi tino.


And his love is always reflected in the way he uses his other attributes. 	 Kae e lavea atu faeloa tena alofa i te auala e fakagalue ei ne ia ana nisi uiga.


“Present your bodies a sacrifice living, holy, acceptable to God.”—ROMANS 12:1. 	 “Ke tuku atu otou foitino ki te Atua ke fai mo taulaga ola, taulaga tapu kae logomalie ki a ia.”—LOMA 12:1.


To enjoy the privilege of having a friend, you have to accept the responsibility of being a friend. 	 Ke fia‵fia ki te tauliaga ko te mauaga o se taugasoa mo te taliaga o te tiute ke fai mo fai se taugasoa o se tino.


They will be fully satisfied through God’s arrangement of the new heavens and the new earth in which “righteousness is to dwell.” (2 Pet. 3:13) So let us not lose heart or be amazed that oppression and violence have taken away righteousness in this satanic world. 	 Ka lotoma‵lie katoatoa latou ki te fakatokaga a te Atua e uiga ki te lagi fou mo te lalolagi fou telā ka “‵nofo i ei a te amiotonu.” (2 Petelu 3:13) Tela la, ke mo a ma loto vāi‵vai tatou io me e ‵poi me ne ave keatea ne ‵tekemaiga mo fakasauaga a te amiotonu i te lalolagi tenei a Satani.


Share in the Joy of Giving! 	 Ke Fiafia Koe i te Tukuatuga o Au Mea ki Nisi Tino!


This is why it was such an extraordinary manifestation of unquestioning obedience and trust in God when Abraham, following the divine call, left, not only his country, but also his kindred.” 	 Tenei eiloa te pogai ne fakaasi atu ei i se auala fakaofoofogia a te fakalogo mo te talitonu katoatoa o Apelaamo i te taimi ne oko atu ei te ‵kamiga mai te Atua, ke tiakina tena fenua mo tena tofi foki i te kāiga.”


9 Repentance is a very important factor in connection with reinstatement into the Christian congregation. 	 9 A te salamo se mea tāua ‵ki e uiga ki te fakafokimaiga o se tino ki loto i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


And imagine how moved she will be to discover that her life story was preserved in a Bible book bearing her name!—Ruth 4:13; Matt. 1:5, 16. 	 Kae mafaufau la ki te otia o tena loto māfai e iloa ne ia me ne fakamau tena tala i se tusi i te Tusi Tapu telā e taku foki ki tena igoa!—Luta 4:13; Mata. 1:5, 16.


Her doctor found no sign of physical illness. 	 E seai se masaki faka-te-foitino ne maua ne tena tokita i a ia.


(Genesis 6:13) Imagine the problems Noah must have faced bringing up his family in such an environment! 	 (Kenese 6:13) Mafaufau la ki fakalavelave ne ‵tau o fepaki mo Noa i te putiakaga o tena kāiga i se vaegā tulaga penā!


Understanding this can give us insight into his personality and the pattern of his thinking, helping us “to follow his steps” more closely.—1 Peter 2:21. 	 Kafai e maina tatou i te mea tenā, ka maina foki tatou i ana uiga mo ana vaegā mafaufauga, kae ka fesoasoani mai i ei ke momea aka te “tautali” fakapili‵pili atu o tatou ki “ona kalafaga.”—1 Petelu 2:21.


18. (a) What is required for us to benefit from angelic help? (b) What will be considered in the next article? 	 18. (a) Se a te mea e manakogina ke fai ne tatou ko te mea ke aogā ki a tatou te fesoasoani o agelu? (e) Ne a mea ka sau‵tala ki ei i te suā mataupu?


(Gal. 1:17) Paul apparently wanted to reflect upon the scriptures that proved that Jesus was the Messiah. 	 (Kalatia 1:17) E foliga mai me ne manako a Paulo o mafaufau ‵loto ki tusi faitau kolā e fakamaoni mai i ei i a Iesu ko te Mesia.


Jesus could therefore say to others: “Come to me, . . . for I am mild-tempered and lowly in heart, and you will find refreshment for your souls.” 	 Tela la, ne mafai ei o fai atu a Iesu ki nisi tino: “O‵mai ki a au, . . . me i a au e filemu kae loto malalo; e maua foki i ei ne koutou a te tokaga malie otou agaga.”


No, there is more to it than that. 	 Ikai, e uke atu a mea e aofia i ei.


20 Following his arrest, Jesus is accused by false witnesses, convicted by biased judges, sentenced by Pontius Pilate, derided by priests and mobs, and mocked and tortured by soldiers. 	 20 Ko oti ne puke fakapagota a Iesu, ne ‵losi atu a molimau ‵pelo ki a ia, ne fakaiku aka ne famasino sē fakamaoni ke fakasala a ia, ne fakasala a ia ne Ponitio Pilato, ne fakalīlī atu a faitaulaga mo tino valevale ki a ia, kae ne fakatauemu kae fakasauā atu foki a sotia ki a ia.


He declared: “Thanks to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!” 	 Ana muna: “Fakafetai ki te Atua e auala i a Iesu Keliso te ‵tou Aliki!”


• What adjustments can you make to increase your time for personal study? 	 13. (a) E mafai pefea o fakaavanoa a taimi e uke atu ki te faiga o sukesukega ki te Tusi Tapu? (e) Ne a fakamafuli‵fuliga e mafai o fai ne koe ke maua ei a taimi fakaopoopo mō sukesukega?


(Matt. 21:12, 13) And there was likely little she could do to improve her financial situation. 	 (Mata. 21:12, 13) Ne seki lasi foki a tena mea e mafai o fai ke faka‵lei aka a tena olaga i mea tau tupe.


(Luke 17:31) Whatever the reason for her looking back, she paid for her disobedient act with her life. 	 (Luka 17:31) Faitalia me se a te pogai ne toe kilo ei tou fafine ki tua, ne ‵togi ne ia tena sē fakalogo ki tena ola.


How could our bearing witness have results we may not know about? 	 E mafai pefea o maua a ikuga o ‵tou molimau atu e aunoa mo te iloa ne tatou?


What circumstances put the loyalty of the Israelites to the test? 	 Ne a tulaga kolā ne tofotofo aka i ei a te fakamaoni o tino Isalaelu?


Should it be any different in a Christian family? 	 E mata, e se ‵tau o fai penā i te kāiga Kelisiano?


So when he urged his followers to lead a simple life unencumbered by materialism, they did not have to guess at what he meant. 	 Tela la, i te fakamalosi atu ki ana soko ke ola i se olaga faigofie e aunoa mo te fia maumea ne seki ‵tau o tuku taumate fua ne latou a te mea e fakauiga a ia ki ei.


What has Jehovah done for millions of people, and what duty do they have? 	 Se a te mea ko oti ne fai ne Ieova mō te fia miliona o tino, kae se a te tiute e maua ne latou?


How did Jehovah safeguard David and Jesus? 	 Ne puipui pefea ne Ieova a Tavita mo Iesu?


Finally, God sent a tenth plague, the death of Egypt’s firstborn, which did move Pharaoh to release them.—Ex. 1:11; 3:9, 10; 5:1, 2; 11:1, 5. 	 I te fakaotiga, ne tuku atu ne Ieova te sefulu o mala, ko te ‵mate o toekimua o Aikupito, fakaiku aka ei ne te Falao ke fakasaoloto latou.—Eso. 1:11; 3:9, 10; 5:1, 2; 11:1, 5.


(Ezekiel 20:32; Jeremiah 2:28) They professed to worship Jehovah God, but at the same time, they venerated “dungy idols,” even sacrificing their sons to them.—Ezekiel 23:37-39; Jeremiah 19:3-5. 	 (Esekielu 20:32; Ielemia 2:28) Ne fai mai me e tapuaki atu latou ki a Ieova te Atua, kae e tapuaki atu foki latou ki “tupua,” ke oko foki loa ki te ofoatuga o olotou tama tāgata ki ei.—Esekielu 23:37-39; Ielemia 19:3-5.


What do you learn from the way Jehovah showed his Son due recognition? 	 Ne a mea e tauloto ne koe mai te auala ne fakaasi atu ei ne Ieova me e iloa ‵lei kae talia ne ia tena Tama?


(Prov. 13:20) How sad it would be to lose God’s favor now that we are so close to the end! 	 (Faataoto 13:20) Se mea fakafanoanoa eiloa māfai ko se talia tatou ne te Atua i te taimi tenei o te gataga telā ko pili ‵ki mai!


Viewing violence and immorality will damage your conscience 	 A te kilokilo atu faeloa ki amioga fakasauā mo amioga ma‵sei ka fakamasei i ei tou loto lagona


How could an angel become the Devil? 	 E mafai pefea o fai se agelu mo fai te Tiapolo?


For I am convinced that neither death nor life nor angels nor governments nor things now here nor things to come nor powers nor height nor depth nor any other creation will be able to separate us from God’s love that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” 	 I te mea e iloa tonu ne au, e seai se mea e mafai ne ia o ‵vae tatou mai i te alofa tenei: me ko te ola io me ko te mate; me ko agelu io me ko pule o te lagi; me ko te malosi; me ko te taimi nei me ko te taimi ka oko mai; io me ko mea i luga me ko mea i lalo, e seai lele se mea e tasi ne faite ka mafai ne ia o ‵vae tatou mai i te alofa o te Atua i a Keliso Iesu te tou Aliki.”


“Fear the true God and keep his commandments,” and you will receive Jehovah’s rich blessing and ‘see good because of your hard work.’—Eccl. 2:24; 12:13. 	 “Mataku ki te Atua, kae tausi ki ana fakatonuga” kae ka maua ne koe a fakamanuiaga mai i a Ieova kae ‘ka fiafia koe ona ko au galuega ‵lei.’—Failauga 2:24; 12:13.


(Leviticus 18:3, 6, 21-24) The prevalence of such evils in the land had much to do with religion. 	 (Levitiko 18:3, 6, 21-24) A te salalau atu o vaegā amioga matagā penā ne aofia malosi eiloa i ei a lotu.


The apostle Paul urged fellow Christians: “Become imitators of God, as beloved children.” 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a te apositolo ko Paulo ki ana taina Kelisiano, penei: “Ona ko koutou ko fanau atafai a te Atua, e ‵tau ke pelā koutou mo ia.”


They “Will Shine as Brightly as the Sun” 	 A Latou ka “Maina e Pelā mo te La”


The prophet resolutely states: “At my guard post I will keep standing, and I will keep myself stationed upon the bulwark; and I shall keep watch, to see what he will speak by me and what I shall reply at the reproof of me.” 	 Ne fakamakeke te pelofeta kae ne fai atu penei: “Au ka kake ki luga i te taoa ke lavea ne au a nisi malo, kae o fakatalitali me se a te mea ka fai mai ne te Aliki ke faipati ne au, me se a foki tena tali ki taku fakatagi.”


In fact, she was there for the next study and requested her own Bible study, even offering to pay for it! 	 Se mea gali, me ne kau atu a ia ki te suā akoga, kae fakamolemole atu ke fai eiloa sena akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu, kae ofo atu foki ke ‵togi ne ia tena akoga!


David came to his senses and said: “Blessed be you who have restrained me this day from entering into bloodguilt.”—1 Sam. 25:2-35. 	 Ne toe foki mai te mafaufau o Tavita kae ne fai atu: “Au e fakafetai ki te Atua e ‵tusa mo tou alofa mai, e pelā foki mo te mea ne fai ne koe i te aso nei o taofi ne koe a au mai te fai o te agasala ko te tatino mo te taui atu foki toku puapuaga.”—1 Samuelu 25:2-35.


• in the congregation? 	 Se a te aogā o te agamalū ki te kāiga?


5, 6. (a) The education Moses received was likely meant to prepare him for what? (b) Why did Moses shun the possibilities offered to him in Egypt? 	 5, 6. (a) Kaia ne akoakogina ei a Mose ki poto katoa o tino Aikupito? (e) Kaia ne filifili ei a Mose ke sē ola a ia e pelā me se pelenise Aikupito?


“Put Up a Hard Fight for the Faith” 	 ‘Ke Finau Tatou mō te Fakatuanaki’


(Luke 15:6, 9; Acts 20:35b) The congregation as a whole grows in warmth as each member takes a loving interest in others. 	 (Luka 15:6, 9; Galuega 20:35e) E momea aka te fealofani o te fakapotopotoga māfai e fakaasi atu ne tino taki tokotasi i ei a te alofa ki nisi tino.


3 To whatever extent Abraham did that before reaching Hebron, he certainly was more familiar with the Promised Land than most of us. 	 3 Faitalia me pefea te uke o kogā koga ne fano i ei a Apelaamo a koi tuai o oko atu ki Hepelona, ne masani ‵lei a ia mo kogā koga o te Fenua o te Folafolaga i lō tatou.


My own servants will rejoice, but you yourselves will suffer shame.”—Isaiah 65:13. 	 Ka fia‵fia latou, ka ko koutou ka fakamasiasigina.”—Isaia 65:13.


The people were amazed and delighted. 	 Ne ofo ma‵losi kae ne fia‵fia foki a tino i ei.


1 PURPOSE IN LIFE 	 1 TE AOGA O TE OLAGA


How can we combat Satan’s divisive influences? 	 E mafai pefea o taua atu tatou ki fakamalosiga a Satani e uiga ki te fia fakamavae‵vae?


But something bothered her. 	 Kae e isi se mea ne manavase tou fafine ki ei.


Many wanted to correspond with the Seligers. 	 E tokouke a tino ne fia ave tusi mo laua.


6, 7. (a) How do Paul’s words show that strong measures are needed to strip off the old personality? (b) What kind of life did Sakura live, and what gave her the strength to leave it behind? 	 6, 7. (a) E fakaasi mai pefea ne pati a Paulo me e manakogina a faifaiga mautinoa ke ‵pei keatea a uiga mua? (e) Se a te vaegā olaga ne ola ei a Sakura, kae se a te mea ne fakamalosi atu ke fulitua atu a ia ki ei?


8 Jesus’ actions reflect what he did three years before when he visited the temple at the Passover of 30 C.E. The denunciation, however, is more pungent this time. 	 8 Ko tai ‵pau a faifaiga a Iesu mo mea kolā ne fai ne ia i te tolu tausaga mai mua atu i ei i te taimi ne āsi atu ei a ia ki te faletapu i te Paseka i te 30 T.A. Kae ko momea aka ana pati ‵toko i te taimi tenā.


12 Ezekiel’s vision highlights one reason why our ongoing search for people who are “sighing and groaning” is so urgent. 	 12 E faka‵mafa mai i te fakaasiga a Esekielu a te pogai e tasi e tāua ei te ‵tou tumau i te ‵sala fakavave atu ki tino kolā e “fanoa‵noa kae māfatia.”


Do you want to live forever? 	 E fia ola koe ki te se-gata-mai?


On this account my heart became cheerful and my tongue rejoiced greatly. 	 Tenei te pogai ko fiafia ei toku loto.


Job well understood this truth. 	 Ne malamalama ‵lei eiloa a Iopu i te munatonu tenei.


(Ezek. 8:12) Did you notice what contributed to the problem? 	 Ko oti ne tiaki ne ia a te fenua.’ ” (Esekielu 8:12) E lavea ne koe me se a te pogai o te fakalavelave?


His life was spinning out of control. 	 Kae ne gasolo o sē ‵kafi o pule atu a ia ki tena olaga.


Simply put, it contradicts certain theories regarding the origin of language. 	 A te tali faigofie, me e fe‵paki mo nisi manatu e uiga ki te māfuaga o ‵gana.


He will bruise you in the head and you will bruise him in the heel.”—Genesis 3:15. 	 Ka tuki pala ne te fanau a te fafine a tou ulu, kae ka u ne koe [tena] vae.”—Kenese 3:15.


Obeying that command brought the Israelites God’s favor as well as many material benefits. 	 Kafai ko faka‵logo a te kau Isalaelu ki te tulafono tenā ka fiafia a te Atua ki a latou kae ka maua foki ne latou i ei a fakamanuiaga faka-te-foitino e uke.


(Galatians 3:16) The Seed through whom the nations were to bless themselves did not include all of Abraham’s offspring. 	 (Kalatia 3:16) Ne seki aofia a tama‵liki katoa a Apelaamo i te Fanau telā ka manuia ei a atufenua.


For example, he did not provide details about how the brain works or how the universe functions, even though such information would have been very fascinating! 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne seki tuku mai ne ia a fakamatalaga likiliki ki te auala e galue ei te faiai io me ko te auala e galue ei a te iunivesi, faitalia me ne mafai o fakaofoofogia a fakamatalaga penā!


13 Aside from Scriptural examples, there are many modern-day examples of spiritually-minded individuals who have made great progress in reflecting a Christlike personality. 	 13 I tafa o fakaakoakoga konei mai te Tusi Tapu, e uke aka a nisi fakaakoakoga i aso nei o tino kolā e mafau‵fau faka-te-agaga kolā ne taumafai malosi o fakaata mai ne latou a uiga e pelā mo Keliso.


To benefit from Jehovah’s loyal love and to avoid his wrath, we have to hate what he hates. 	 Ke maua a mea aoga mai te alofa fakamaoni o Ieova kae ke sē kaitaua mai, e ‵tau mo tatou o takalia‵lia ki te masei.


Many customs associated with childbirth are appropriate. 	 E uke a tuu mo aganuu e uiga ki te fanau mai o se pepe e ‵lei loa.


Confined for a time to a sickbed, David was so ill that it seemed to some of his enemies that he would never “get up again.” 	 Ona ko te malosi o te masaki o Tavita, ne mafau‵fau a nisi o ana fili me ka “se toetu ake eiloa a ia mai tena moega.”


4 How, then, are Christian shepherds expected to treat the sheep? 	 4 Tela la, e ‵tau o pefea a faifaiga a tausi mamoe Kelisiano ki mamoe?


(Luke 14:28) In their Christian life together, the husband will be the Scriptural head. 	 (Luka 14:28) I te lā olaga e pelā me ne Kelisiano, e fai a te tagata e pelā me ko te ulu o te kāiga.


13 A growing number of publishers have increased the joy they gain from the disciple-making work, even in areas where the majority of people seem apathetic. 	 13 Ko gasolo eiloa o fia‵fia malosi a tino talai ki te galuega ko te faiga o soko, ke oko foki loa ki koga kolā ne masani sāle o se fia‵fia i ei a tino.


(1 Corinthians 15:14) On the other hand, if those events really did happen, then there is a bright future for mankind, one in which you can share. 	 (1 Kolinito 15:14) I te suā feitu, kafai ne ‵tupu tonu a mea konā, ko tena uiga, e isi eiloa se fakamoemoega gali mō tino, telā e mafai foki o maua ne koe.


(2 Pet. 3:13) Therefore, now is not the time to return to our former ways of thinking, our old habits, values, and aspirations. 	 (2 Pe. 3:13) Tela la, e se tenei te taimi ke toe ‵foki tatou ki ‵tou vaegā mafaufauga mua, vaegā olaga mua, mea kolā ne fakatāua ne tatou, mo mea kolā ne kausaki ki ei.


He was not satisfied with his extensive freedom to carry out his God-given mandate: “Be fruitful and become many, fill the earth and subdue it, and have in subjection the fish . . . , the flying creatures . . . , and every living creature that is moving on the earth.” 	 Ne seki lotomalie a ia ki tena saolotoga lasi ke fai ne ia te fakatonuga telā ne tuku atu ne te Atua: “Fakatokouke otou tama‵liki, ko te mea ko otou fanau ke ‵nofo i te lalolagi kae pule i ei. Ko tuku atu ne au ki a koutou te pule i luga i ika, manu eva mo manu vae fa katoa.”


“Carry on prayer for us,” he wrote, “for we trust we have an honest conscience, as we wish to conduct ourselves honestly in all things.”—Heb. 13:18. 	 “Ke fai talosaga koutou mō matou,” ne tusi mai a ia, “e tali‵tonu matou me ‵tonu faeloa omotou mafaufau, me ma‵nako faeloa matou o fai te mea tonu i taimi katoa.”—Epelu 13:18.


As the ruler of this world, he seeks to “devour” Jehovah’s faithful servants. 	 E pelā me ko te pule o te lalolagi nei, e salasala malosi a ia ki tavini fakamaoni a Ieova ke “kai” ne ia.


One source says that each cause for impurity would be subjected “to questioning concerning the circumstances in which it may be contracted, how and to what extent it may be transmitted to others, the utensils and objects capable and incapable of becoming unclean, and finally, the means and rituals required for purification.” 	 E fai mai se fakamatalaga e tasi me i so se mataupu e uiga ki te sē ‵ma, “e fakafesili ne latou a te auala e mafai ei o maua ne se tino a te masaki, telā e mafai eiloa o ‵pisi atu ki nisi tino, mea faigaluega kolā e mafai o se ‵ma, mo faifaiga faka-te-tapuakiga kolā e manakogina i ei a te ‵ma pakipaki.”


• In Micah’s day, why did Jehovah decide to take action against Judah and Israel? 	 • I aso o Mika, kaia ne fakaiku aka ei ne Ieova ke na gasuesue a ia o fakasala a tino Iuta mo Isalaelu?


Predictions made by different astrologers for the same individual do not match. 	 A fakaasiga kolā ne ‵valo mai ne tino iloilo fetū kese‵kese e uiga loa ki se tino tokotasi e se ‵pau.


3 On the other hand, fundamentalists of Christendom teach that the universe, including our earth and all life on it, is only a few thousand years old. 	 3 I te suā feitu, e akoako ne tino i Fenua Lotu Kelisiano i te iunivesi, e aofia i ei ‵tou lalolagi mo mea ola katoa i ei, e fia afe tausaga fua te leva.


Think of the awe that filled Rebekah’s heart when she realized that Jehovah’s promise would be fulfilled through her own husband-to-be, Isaac—hence, through her as well!—Genesis 22:15-18. 	 Mafaufau la ki te ofo o Lepeka i tena loto i te taimi ne iloa ei ne ia te folafolaga a Ieova ka fakataunu e auala i a Isaako, telā ka avaga a ia ki ei—kae e auala foki i a ia!—Kenese 22:15-18.


Contentment is a secret to those who have never taken steps to attain it, but as Paul stated, it can be learned. 	 A te lotomalie se mea ‵funa ki tino kolā e seki taumafai ke maua ne latou, kae e pelā mo pati a Paulo, e mafai o fakamasani atu ki ei.


What guarantee does God give to his servants? 	 Se a te mea ko oti ne fakamautinoa atu ne te Atua ki ana tavini?


2 Will this ordeal bring David down to Sheol in grief and disgrace? 	 2 E mata, ka aumai ne te puapuaga tenei a te fanoanoa mo te masiasi ki a Tavita?


The circulation of the New World Translation, in whole or in part, has passed 100 million in 34 languages. 	 Ko silia atu nei te fakasalalauga o te New World Translation, ko te tusi kātoa io me se vaega i ei, i kopi e 100 miliona i ‵gana e 34.


• Our good conduct has what effect? 	 15, 16. E mafai pefea o fesoasoani mai a pati polopoloki a Paulo i te Efeso 5:15-19 ke tumau tatou i te faiga o mea ‵lei?


What does 1 John 2:27 mean when it says that an anointed Christian does not need someone else to teach him? 	 Se a te mea e fakauiga ki ei a pati i te 1 Ioane 2:27 me e se manakogina ke akoako se Kelisiano fakaekegina ne se isi tino?


3 It was Jesus’ concern, his zeal, for God’s house that moved him to act. 	 3 Ko te lasi o te amanaia mo te loto finafinau o Iesu ki te fale o te Atua ne ala ei o fai ne ia a mea konā.


David, a skilled musician, was brought to Gibeah to serve the king, and David’s music brought relief to Saul, who “got to loving him very much.”—1 Samuel 16:11, 13, 21, 23. 	 Ne avatu a Tavita, se tino apo i te tātā kitala, ke tavini atu ki te tupu i Kipea, kae ne fakamafanafana atu a pese a Tavita ki a Saulo kae “ne fiafia malosi a Saulo ki a Tavita.”—1 Samuelu 16:11, 13, 21, 23.


(Psalm 38:6) These few examples make it clear that God-fearing men and women of the pre-Christian era endured periods of deep distress. 	 (Salamo 38:6) E fakaasi manino mai i nāi fakaakoakoga konei me ne oko foki ki tāgata mo fāfine kolā ne ma‵taku ki te Atua a te loto māfatia, i te vaitaimi mai mua o te kau Kelisiano.


19 Conducting Bible studies keeps us focused on seeking first the Kingdom. 	 19 A te faiga o akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu e fesoasoani mai ke ‵saga tonu atu faeloa tatou o ‵sala muamua te Malo.


The Spirit of the World—Why So Pervasive? 	 Te Agaga o te Lalolagi—Kaia ko Lauiloa ei?


Her decision leaves her with a clear conscience. 	 Ne maua ne ia se lagonaga ‵ma i tena fakaikuga.


I told her that it did not make sense for me to work hard so that others could line their pockets while my family needed my help. 	 Au ne fai atu ki ei me e se aoga ke galue malosi au i konei, kae ko toku kāiga ko manako ke foki atu au.


He had intense love for his Father, and he loved people. 	 Ne lasi ‵ki a tena alofa ki tena Tamana, kae ne alofa foki a ia ki tino.


(Hebrews 4:13) The strongest incentive for maintaining marital fidelity, then, is the realization that no matter how secret an infidelity might be and how minor its physical or social consequences might seem, any act of sexual uncleanness damages our relationship with Jehovah. 	 (Epelu 4:13) A te ‵toe fakamalosiga sili ke tumau tatou i te ‵ma i feitu tau te fakaipoipoga, ko te iloa me faitalia me pefea te funa o te tulaga sē ‵ma mo te foliga mai me fo‵liki a mea e iku mai i ei, e fakamasei eiloa ne so se faifaiga fakatauavaga sē ‵ma a ‵tou fesokotakiga mo Ieova.


Giving the reason for this calamity, the prophet says: “Jehovah himself has brought grief to her on account of the abundance of her transgressions.”—Lamentations 1:1, 5. 	 Ne fai mai ne te pelofeta a te pogai o te fakalavelave tenei: “Ko te Aliki ne fakapuapuagā ne ia e ‵tusa eiloa mo ana agasala e uke ne fai.”—Tagiga a Ielemia 1:1, 5.


She reminded me that Jehovah took note of my efforts. 	 Ne fakamasaua mai ne ia me e fakatāua eiloa ne Ieova aku taumafaiga.


CHRISTIANS are dedicated to Jehovah and want to do his will. To live up to their dedication, they do their utmost to follow in the footsteps of their Exemplar, Jesus Christ, and to bear witness to the truth. 	 Ko te mea ke ola e ‵tusa mo te lotou tukuatuga, e taumafai malosi latou o tau‵tali katoatoa atu ki te toe Fakaakoakoga Sili, ko Iesu Keliso, kae ke molimau atu ki te munatonu.


(Luke 12:42-44) Then we will be like those in Sardis who had Christ’s approval, and we will be a blessing to fellow believers. 	 (Luka 12:42-44) Kafai e fai penā, ka fai tatou e pelā mo te kau i Salataisa kolā ne maua ne latou te taliaga a Keliso, kae ka fai foki tatou e pelā me se fakamalosiga ki ‵tou taina tali‵tonu.


If we mix with people whose main interest is in improving their life-style or cultivating business opportunities, those things can become of chief importance to us too.—Matthew 6:24; 1 Corinthians 15:33. 	 Kafai e kauga tatou ki tino kolā e taumafai faeloa o faka‵lei aka olotou olaga i te feitu faka-te-foitino io me e ‵sala atu faeloa ki avanoaga i mea tau pisinisi, e mafai eiloa o fai a mea konā mo fai a toe mea tāua ki a tatou.—Mataio 6:24; 1 Kolinito 15:33.


5 Moreover, the Bible is a book of matchless wisdom. 	 5 E se gata i ei, e maua eiloa i te Tusi Tapu a te poto telā e seai sena nafa.


Does he remember them? 	 E mata, e masaua ne ia latou?


3 If you imitate Jesus’ teaching methods, you will be complying with the apostle Paul’s admonition: “Go on walking in wisdom toward those on the outside, buying out the opportune time for yourselves. 	 3 Kafai e fakaakoako koe ki te auala ne akoako atu ei a Iesu, ko tautali atu koe ki te fakamalosiga a te apositolo ko Paulo: “Ke ‵poto koutou mo otou faiga ki tino se tali‵tonu, ke fakaaogā ‵tau te ukega o taimi.


Each weekend, they sold the kernels for the equivalent of three to four days’ salary. 	 I fakaotiga o vaiaso takitasi, ne ‵togi atu ne latou kae faka‵pau ki te peofuga mō te tolu ki te fa o aso.


Do we ever catch ourselves saying something like “I am not prejudiced, but . . . ” and then recounting some negative characteristics that we consider to be common among members of a certain ethnic group? 	 E mata, kai fai atu aka eiloa tatou penei, “Au e se fakailoga tino, kae . . . ” oti aka ko laulau ei ne koe a pona o nisi tino mai telega kese‵kese?


Jesus’ refusal to accept the kingship likely disappointed many. 	 Kāti ne seki fia‵fia a nisi tino ona ko te mea ne seki talia ne Iesu ke fai a ia mo fai te tupu.


Antje lost her fiancé in a tragic car accident in January 1986. 	 Ne mate atu foki te fāmau a Antje i se fakalavelave tupu fakafuasei i motokā i a Ianuali i te 1986.


He fully relied on Jehovah, saying: “Our eyes are toward you.”—2 Chron. 20:12. 	 Ne fakalagolago katoatoa a ia ki a Ieova mai te fai atu: “E fakalagolago atu ki a koe mo se fesoasoani.”—2 Nofo. 20:12.


Relates Stephen, a father from Australia: “I used to swear a lot and would regularly fly into a rage over trivial things. 	 Ne fakamatala mai a Stephen, se tamana mai Ausetalia: “Ne masani o pati masei sāle au kae ne ita vave sāle foki i tamā mea fua.


Overawed by the emperor, the bishops, with two exceptions only, signed the creed, many of them much against their inclination.”—Encyclopædia Britannica (1970), Volume 6, page 386. 	 Ona ko te ma‵taku ki te tupu, ne saina ei ne te kau epikopo a te talitonuga tenā, e tokouke a latou ne saina fa‵ki fua kae e tokolua fua ne seki saina ne lāua a te mea tenā.”—Encyclopædia Britannica (1970), Volume 6, te itulau e 386.


That calls for bearing in mind the apostle Peter’s counsel to manifest “unhypocritical brotherly affection” and to “love one another intensely from the heart.” (1 Pet. 1:22) Cultivating genuine love and affection can be a challenge in a multinational setting. 	 E fakamasaua mai te mea tenā ke mafau‵fau tatou ki polopolokiga a te apositolo ko Petelu “ke a‵lofa fakamaoni foki koutou ki otou taina Kelisiano” kae ke “fakatau a‵lofa fakamaoni koutou mo otou loto kātoa.” (1 Petelu 1:22) A te atiakaga o te alofa tumau mo te atafai se mea faigata i se fakapotopotoga telā e ‵fonu i tino o fenua kese‵kese.


(Read Psalm 62:6-9.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 62:6-9.)


Then he laid his hands again upon the man’s eyes, and the man saw clearly, and he was restored, and he was seeing everything distinctly.” 	 Ne toe fakapatele atu ona lima ki luga i mata o te kivi. Ne kilokilo sale a te tino tena, ko matea ‵lei ne ia a mea.”


If it is not forthcoming when we would prefer it, are we willing to wait? 	 Kafai e se maua ne tatou se fakamatalaga i te taimi e ma‵nako tatou ki ei, e mata, e loto ma‵lie tatou ke ‵nofo fakatalitali ki ei?


18 True, most ministers have additional ways to serve, which may differ from one Christian to another. 	 18 E tonu, e isi ne auala fakaopoopo a faifeau e tokouke ke tavini atu ei latou, kolā kāti e ‵kese mai i se isi Kelisiano.


Why should we trust Jehovah’s reminders, and how do we benefit from doing so? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o tali‵tonu tatou ki fakamasauaga a Ieova, kae e aoga pefea ki a tatou a te faiga penā?


10 In dealing with their children, especially when reproof is needed, parents should imitate God’s example. 	 10 E ‵tau foki o fakaakoako atu a mātua ki te Atua i faifaiga ki olotou tama‵liki, kae maise eiloa māfai e polopoloki atu ki a latou.


Some 24,000 were destroyed, 1,000 of whom were ringleaders.—Numbers 25:9. 	 Ne tamate atu i ei a tino e toko 24,000 kae ne aofia i a latou te toko 1,000 kolā ne takitaki ne latou a nisi tino i te faiga o amioga ma‵sei konā.—Numela 25:9.[4]


Consider what happened when the patriarch Abraham sent his eldest servant—likely Eliezer—to Mesopotamia to obtain a God-fearing wife for Isaac. 	 Mafaufau la ki te mea ne tupu i te taimi ne uga atu ei ne Apelaamo tena tavini matua eiloa—kāti la ko Eliesa—ke fano ki Mesopotamia o ‵sala mai se avaga telā e mataku ki te Atua mō Isaako.


For instance, people from some lands have strong feelings about proper dress for women. 	 E pelā mo tino mai nisi fenua e fakatāua malosi ne latou a gatu ‵lei mō fāfine.


(Psalm 119:43, 44) Diligent study of God’s written Word equips us to ‘speak about his reminders in front of kings.’ 	 (Salamo 119:43, 44) A te sukesuke faka‵lei ki te Muna tusia a te Atua e fai ei tatou ke toka o ‘folafola atu ana fakamasauaga ki tupu.’


We are not left in the dark when it comes to the future, for the Bible explains the meaning of distressing world conditions and what the outcome will be. 	 E se pouliuli tatou e uiga ki mea ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua, me e fakamatala mai ne te Tusi Tapu a te pogai o tulaga fakafanoa‵noa i te lalolagi mo mea kolā ka iku mai i ei.


And he is a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins, yet not for ours only but also for the whole world’s.” (1 John 2:1, 2) Because of the benefits of Jesus’ perfect human sacrifice, we are greatly comforted. 	 Me i a Keliso, ko ia tenā ko te auala e fakamagalo ei o‵tou agasala, e sē ko agasala fua a tatou, kae pelā foki mo agasala a tino katoa.” (1 Ioane 2:1, 2) E fakamafanafana mai te taulaga ‵lei katoatoa a Iesu, ona ko mea tāua kolā e maua ne tatou mai i ei.


In view of impending events, what will we consider? 	 E ‵tusa mo mea kolā ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua, ne a mea ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei?


(Joshua 23:14) Consider these points: They survived the 40-year trek in the wilderness, as God had promised they would. 	 (Iosua 23:14) Ke mafaufau ki manatu konei: Ne ‵sao laua i te malaga i te koga lavaki i tausaga e 40, e ‵tusa eiloa mo te folafolaga a te Atua ki a laua.


(Galatians 5:13) So freedom was not to be absolute, as that would result in anarchy. 	 (Kalatia 5:13) Tela la, e se ‵tau o fakasēaogāgina a te saolotoga tenā, me e mafai o iku atu ki toe mea matagā.


What do we learn from the error of God’s prophet? 	 Ne a mea e tauloto ne tatou mai te mea ‵se a te pelofeta a te Atua?


Morning by morning he kept giving his own judicial decision. At daylight it did not prove lacking.” 	 I taeao katoa, e fai faeloa ne ia a te fakamasinoga tonu ki tena fenua.”


Each of the thousands of species of birds has its own language, so to speak, and this helps the females identify mates of their own species. 	 E tofu a te fia afe o itukaigā manu mo olotou ‵gana kese‵kese, kae e fesoasoani atu i ei ke matea ne manu fāfine olotou soa mai i olotou itukāiga eiloa.


To benefit from this glorious prospect, obey the psalmist’s exhortation: “Search for Jehovah and his strength. Seek his face constantly. 	 Ke maua ne koe a mea aogā mai i te fakamoemoega ‵malu tenei, ke na fakalogo koe ki te fakamalosiga a te faisalamo: “Salasala atu ki te Aliki [ko Ieova] mō se fesoasoani; kae tapuaki atu ki a ia i taimi katoa. . . .


▪ Lovers of themselves.—2 Timothy 3:2. 	 ▪ Ka ma‵natu fakapito. —2 Timoteo 3:2.


Carol adds: “On a later visit, we give them our names and ask for theirs. 	 E toe fai mai a Carol: “I te suā asiga, ne tuku atu ne māua ma igoa kae fesili atu foki ki olotou igoa.


“THE TRUE KNOWLEDGE” BECOMES “ABUNDANT” 	 A “TE ILOAGA TONU” KO GASOLO AKA EILOA O “LASI”


(John 10:16) Do you cherish the knowledge and understanding of God’s Word that holy spirit thus makes available to you? 	 (Ioane 10:16) E mata, e fakatāua ne koe te poto mo te malamalama i te Muna a te Atua telā ne maua ne koe e auala i te agaga tapu?


• How are heavenly spirit creatures organized? 	 • E fakatoka pefea a te kau agelu?


17. What challenges does one single mother face, and how do we view people like her? 17 The closer you look at fellow believers, the more you will learn to appreciate them and find joy in their association. 	 17 E ‵tusa mo te lasi o te fakamasani atu ki ou taina talitonu, e penā foki eiloa te lasi o tou loto fakafetai kae fiafia ki te ‵kau fakatasi mo latou.


(Isaiah 40:22) Meditating on our relationship with our fellowman also helps us to cultivate lowliness of mind. 	 (Isaia 40:22) A te mafaufau ‵loto ki ‵tou fesokotakiga mo nisi tino e fesoasoani mai foki ke fakamalosi aka ne tatou te uiga filemu.


“Feelings of worthlessness are probably the biggest roadblock that I am trying to overcome.” 	 “A te ‵toe mea telā e fakalavelave mai ke fakapilipili atu au ki te Atua ko lagonaga i au e se aoga.”


“Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”—HEB. 12:1. 	 “Ke ‵tele tatou mo te loto fai ki mua ke maua te manumalo i te fakatau‵telega tenei e takato mai i mua o tatou.”—EPELU 12:1.


Love also moves us to do what is right. 	 E fakamalosi aka foki tatou ne te alofa ke fai a te mea tonu.


Those who have the law of the Christ in their heart enjoy a priceless possession in this loveless world. 	 A tino kolā e tusi i olotou loto a te tulafono a Keliso e maua eiloa ne latou se kope tafasili i te tāua i te lalolagi telā e seai se alofa e maua i ei.


Jehovah thereafter withdrew his holy spirit from Saul.—1 Samuel 13:1-14; 15:1-35; 16:14-23. 	 Ne tapale keatea ei ne Ieova a tena agaga tapu mai i a Saulo.—1 Samuelu 13:1-14; 15:1-35; 16:14-23.


In Crimea the activities of Jehovah’s Witnesses were under ban, as they still were throughout the Soviet Union. 	 E fakatapu te galuega a Molimau a Ieova i Crimea, me koi tapu eiloa latou i te Soviet Union.


21 Many are the blessings of the Memorial season. We can benefit from the Bible reading scheduled for this period. 	 E mafai o maua ne tatou a mea aogā mai te faitauga ki te fakasologa o tusi siki mō te vaitaimi o te Fakamanatuga.


Even so, Esa felt that something was missing. 	 E ui i ei, ne sē katoatoa te fiafia o Esa.


Has Satan been successful in his claim that he can turn everyone away from God? 	 E mata, ko oti ne manumalo a Satani me ne mafai o ‵fuli kea‵tea ne ia a tino katoa mai te Atua?


Jewish copyists first assigned verses to the Hebrew Bible, and in the 16th century, scholar Robert Estienne did likewise for the Christian Greek Scriptures.—wp16.2, pp. 14-15. 	 Ne vaevae aka ne se tino fai ‵kopi Iutaia a fuaiupu ki te Tusi Tapu faka-Epelu, kae i te 16 o senitenali, ne vaevae aka ne Robert Estienne a fuaiupu i te Tusi Tapu Kelisiano faka-Eleni.—wp16.2, itu. 14-15.


No wonder Jehovah wants us to make his name known!—Read John 17:3; Romans 10:13, 14. 	 E se tioa eiloa o manako a Ieova ke fakailoa atu ne tatou a tena igoa!—Faitau te Ioane 17:3; Loma 10:13, 14.


(Rom. 12:2) But you can “make your way successful” by serving him whole-souled. 	 (Loma 12:2) Kae e mafai eiloa ne koe o fai “ke manuia” au taumafaiga mai te tavini atu ki a ia mo tou loto kātoa.


He has also appointed the slave “over all his belongings.” 	 Ko oti foki ne tofi ne ia a te tavini tenā “ke pule i ana mea katoa.”


The Bible tells us that humans were not created to govern themselves. 	 E fakamatala mai i te Tusi Tapu me ne seki faite a tino ke pule atu ki a latou eiloa.


Leticia was baptized at age 18. 	 Ne papatiso a Leticia kae ko 18 ana tausaga.


If you are pioneering, have you thought about applying for the School for Kingdom Evangelizers? 	 Kafai koe se paenia, kai mafaufau aka eiloa koe ke kau ki te Akoga mo Tino Talai o te Malo?


14 Stress and insecurity have increased in these last days of this wicked system of things. 	 14 A te fi‵ta mo te se lava o te loto talitonu ko gasolo aka eiloa ki luga i aso fakaoti konei o te olaga masei tenei.


It is not a spineless gentleness, a sentimental fondness, a passive quietism. 	 A te loto malalo e se fakauiga ki te loto vāivāi, te sē ma‵losi o lagonaga, mo te uiga filemu valea.


That’s when you can see the people. 	 Tenā te taimi e mafai ei o lavea ne koe a tino.


To us, stars are indeed without number! 	 Ki a tatou, e se mafai o lau te aofaki o fetū!


(Leviticus 19:18) Rather, he left the matter in Jehovah’s hands and prayed: “Hear, O our God, for we have become an object of contempt; and make their reproach return upon their own head.” 	 (Levitiko 19:18) I lō te fai penā, ne tuku atu eiloa ne ia te fakalavelave tenā ki lima o Ieova kae ‵talo atu: “Te Atua, fakalogo mai ki a latou konei e ‵mai o fakalīlī matou! A muna fakatauemu a latou ke ‵foki atu eiloa ki a latou.”


This may have made them more acceptable to the offended widows. 	 Ne mafai ne te mea tenei o fai ke tai fia‵fia a fāfine ko ‵mate olotou avaga kolā ne seki maua ne latou a mea‵kai.