In a plot that betrays colossal conceit, Satan has pitted himself against “the King of eternity,” Jehovah God. 	 I tena togafiti telā ne fakaasi mai i ei a tena fakamaualuga sē fuafuagina, ne taua atu faeloa a Satani ki te “Tupu o te se gata mai,” ko Ieova te Atua.


This issue of The Watchtower discusses how honesty touches every aspect of our life. 	 Ka fakamatala mai i te lōmiga tenei o Te Faleleoleo Maluga a te auala e aoga ei a te fakamaoni ki feitu katoa o ‵tou olaga.


David’s inspired words tell us that when Jehovah forgives, he puts our sins as far away from us as we can imagine. 	 E fakaasi mai ne pati a Tavita me kafai ko fakamagalo ne Ieova tatou, e faka‵mao keatea ne ia ‵tou agasala mai i a ia.


How can we act in harmony with Jesus’ words recorded at Luke 11:9-13? 9 Our keen desire to please Jehovah by displaying the spirit’s fruit of goodness should move us to act in harmony with Jesus’ words: “Keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you. 	 9 A te ‵tou manakoga ke fakafiafia atu ki a Ieova mai te fakaasiatuga o te fuataga o te agaga ko te faiga o mea ‵lei e ‵tau o fakagasuesue aka i ei tatou ke fai a mea kolā e fetaui ‵lei mo pati konei a Iesu: “Akai atu, kae ka tuku mai ki a koutou; salasala atu, kae ka maua ne koutou; tukituki atu, kae ka ‵tala mai ki a koutou.


It is God’s will. 	 Ko te loto eiloa o te Atua.


If we are to experience Jehovah God’s loving-kindness forever, we too must have a close personal relationship with him, and we must continue to do his will.—Ezra 7:28; Psalm 18:50. 	 Kafai e ma‵nako tatou ke fakaasi mai ne Ieova te Atua tena alofa tumau ki te se-gata-mai, e ‵tau foki o maua ne tatou se fesokotakiga totino pili mo ia, kae ke tumau faeloa i te faiga o tena loto.—Esela 7:28; Salamo 18:50.


Jesus Christ has kept his promise to support such ones as they have endeavored to show the love that marks true Christians and to remain loyal to the truths that he taught. 	 Ne tausi eiloa ne Iesu Keliso tena tautoga ke ‵lago atu ki vaegā tino penā i olotou taumafaiga ke fakaasi atu te alofa telā ko te fakailoga o Kelisiano ‵tonu kae tumau i te fakamaoni ki mea ‵tonu kolā ne akoako ne ia.


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Jesus gave one reason when he said: “I tell you, joy arises among the angels of God over one sinner that repents.” 	 Ne tuku mai ne Iesu te pogai e tasi i ana muna konei: “Au e fai atu ki a koutou, me pena foki eiloa te fia‵fia o te kau agelu a te Atua, i te tino agasala e tokotasi ko salamo.”


Suffering will not make us bitter if we allow it to refine us. 	 Ka se fai ne logo‵maega ke fanoa‵noa tatou māfai e talia ne tatou ke fakatonutonu aka ei ‵tou uiga.


Saul’s son Ish-bosheth is made king over the rest of Israel. 	 Kae ne fakasopo a te tama a Saulo ko Isoposeta mo fai te tupu i nisi matakāiga o Isalaelu.


15 The point is this: When teaching your children, do not get into a rut. 	 15 Tenei te manatu tāua: Kafai e akoako ne koutou otou tama‵liki, ke fakaaoga a auala kese‵kese kae fakafiafia kae sē ko te auala masani telā e fai sale ne koutou.


Rather than “friendly relations,” the expression “self-determination” appears to be more on the mind of the nations. 	 I lō te mauaga o se “va fakataugasoa,” e foliga mai me ko ‵saga atu faeloa a atufenua ki te ‘saolotoga ke pule ne latou a latou eiloa.’


Finally, true worship will be fully restored! 	 Kae i te fakaotiga loa, ka toe fakafou katoatoa aka ei te tapuakiga tonu!


At the end of the six days of creation, God rested from his creative works, confident that his purpose regarding the earth and mankind would be fulfilled. 	 I te fakaotiga o te ono o aso i te faitega o mea, ne malōlō te Atua mai i ana galuega, mo te loto talitonu me ka fakataunu eiloa tena fuafuaga e uiga ki te lalolagi mo tino.


4:17—Where did Cain get his wife? 	 4:17—Ne maua i fea te avaga a Kaino?


Since the spoil from Jericho belonged to Jehovah, Achan in effect stole from God, and this cost him and his family dearly.—Josh. 7:25. 	 I a Ieova eiloa a mea kolā ne kaisoa ne Akana mai i Ieliko telā ne iku atu ei ki te tamate o ia mo tena kāiga.—Iosua 7:25.


(Hebrews 5:14) We are “illuminators in the world.” 	 (Epelu 5:14) A tatou ne mea e “fakamaina” atu ki te lalolagi.


Listen to your intuition. 	 Fakalogo faka‵lei ki ou lagonaga.


6 With regard to a resurrection being foretold long in advance, consider Psalm 118, which some feel that David composed. 	 6 E ‵tusa mo te toetuga telā ko leva ‵ki ne ‵valo mai, mafaufau ki te Salamo 118, telā e mafau‵fau a nisi tino me ne ‵fatu ne Tavita.


For one to be truly wise, what is required? 	 Ne a mea e manakogina ko te mea ke maua ne se tino te poto tonu?


Godly devotion is displayed in many ways 	 E mafai pefea o fakafesagai atu tatou mo te manuia ki tofotofoga?


(Romans 5:12; 1 John 1:10) Adam’s sinful condition was a result of his rebellion against the Creator. 	 (Loma 5:12; 1 Ioane 1:10) Ne maua ne Atamu tena tulaga agasala ona ko tena ‵teke atu ki te Atua.


Was Jesus born, as it were, with a silver spoon in his mouth? 	 E mata, ne fanau mai a Iesu i se kāiga maumea?


12 A key application of Jesus’ illustration of the yoke became apparent regarding the disciple-making work. 	 12 E maina tatou i te manatu tāua telā ne fakavae ki ei te tala fakatusa a Iesu e uiga ki te amoga i te faiga o te galuega talai.


The apostle Paul called this point to the attention of his fellow Christians in ancient Corinth in his first letter to them. 	 Ne faka‵mafa atu ne te apositolo ko Paulo a te manatu tenei ki ana taina Kelisiano i Kolinito i tena tusi muamua ki a latou.


Bravado, or foolhardy courage, blinds a man to danger, whereas fear reminds him to be careful. 	 E faka‵kivi ne te sē mataku a te tino loto toa ke sē lavea ne ia a mea fakama‵taku, kae e fakamasaua mai ne te mataku ki te tino ke fakaeteete a ia.


“Cause me to turn back, and I shall readily turn back, for you are Jehovah my God.” 	 “Fai ke toe foki atu au, kae ka toka au o toe foki, me i a koe ko Ieova toku Atua.”


For instance, imagine a man taking his first archery lesson. 	 E se mafai eiloa ne ia o sana te matāsana ke poko i te taketi.


Humans are capable of showing one another love, kindness, and compassion. 	 E fakatau fakaasi atu ne latou te a‵lofa, uiga ‵lei mo te atafai.


Satan uses the spirit of the world to control people, but we can break free of its influence 	 E fakaaoga ne Satani a te agaga o te lalolagi ke pule atu ki tino, kae e mafai o saoloto tatou mai te fakamalosiga tenei


(Matt. 26:39, 42) “He endured a torture stake, despising shame,” not seeking recognition from the world, but only from his Father. 	 (Mata. 26:39, 42) Ne ‵sala atu a ia ki te taliaga a tena Tamana kae e se ko te lalolagi, mai te ‘kufaki ne ia te pou fakasaua, kae se saga atu ki tena masiasi.’


He may be able to look beyond the surface problems and see that the structure is sound and that the house can be restored. 	 E se fia saga atu a ia ki feitu ma‵sei o te fale kae manako fua ke lavea ne ia me e malosi te fakavae kae e mafai eiloa o fakafou a te fale tenā.


We read: “It came about in the time of Solomon’s growing old that his wives themselves had inclined his heart to follow other gods; and his heart did not prove to be complete with Jehovah.” (1 Ki. 11:1-6) Undoubtedly, you are determined never to imitate his foolish course. 	 E fai‵tau tatou penei: “I te taimi ko toeaina ei a ia, ko tautali atu eiloa a ia i ana avaga o tapuaki ki atua fakaatea. Ko se fakamaoni a ia ki te Aliki tena Atua.” (1 Tupu 11:1-6) E se taumate, e se manako koe ke fakaakoako atu ki ana auala sē ‵lei.


Although they lived in the land of Canaan, they remained separate from the people of the land, whose wicked, immoral ways they hated. 	 Faitalia me ne ola latou i Kanana, ne tumau eiloa te ‵vae o latou mai tino o te fenua me e takalia‵lia latou i mea ma‵sei kolā e fai ne tino.


To illustrate: Jesus was born of a virgin in Bethlehem. 	 E penei: Ne fanau mai Iesu i se taupou i Peteleema.


With the Comfort God Gives 	 Fakamafanafanaga Mai te Atua


Through the prophet Isaiah, Jehovah suggested that we reflect on the following: “Raise your eyes high up and see. 	 E auala i te pelofeta ko Isaia, ne filifili aka ne Ieova ke fakaasi atu ne tatou a mea konei: “Kilo ake ki te lagi!


‘THEY WILL BUILD HOUSES AND PLANT VINEYARDS’ 	 ‘KA FAITE OLOTOU FALE KAE ‵TOKI TOGĀVINE’


What choice have Christians made? 	 Se a te filifiliga ko oti ne fai ne Kelisiano?


Paul said: “Let all malicious bitterness and anger and wrath and screaming and abusive speech be taken away from you along with all badness. 	 Fakagata te sona paka‵laga valevale mo te pati ma‵sei! Fakagata foki a uiga katoa o te loto masei!


One teenager who admits to being discouraged by her own negative thoughts says: “I always try my best to please Jehovah, but sometimes I feel that no matter what I do, it is not good enough. 	 Ne fai mai se talavou telā ne loto vāivāi ona ko ana mafaufauga se aogā: “E taumafai faeloa au o fakafiafia a Ieova, kae i nisi taimi e mafaufau au me faitalia so se mea e fai ne au, e se mafai eiloa o lava tena aogā.


Relief From Stress—A Practical Remedy 	 Auala Aogā ke Faka‵noga Aka ei te Manavase


The girl well knows that her strength is limited, but she has confidence in her father. We too must know our limitations but have confidence in our heavenly Father. 	 E ‵tau foki o iloa ne tatou a ‵tou vāivāiga kae ke tali‵tonu katoatoa ki te ‵tou Tamana i te lagi.


(Genesis 7:11, 12; 8:13-16) All the wicked people perished. 	 (Kenese 7:11, 12; 8:13-16) Ne fakaseai atu a tino ma‵sei katoa.


Making Whole-Souled Sacrifices for Jehovah 	 Te Faiga o Taulaga ki a Ieova mo te Loto Kātoa


(Psalm 119:12, 68, 135) He also pleaded: “Teach me goodness, sensibleness and knowledge themselves, for in your commandments I have exercised faith.” 	 (Salamo 119:12, 68, 135) Ne akai atu foki a ia: “Tuku mai ki a au te poto mo te iloa, me i a au e talitonu ki au tulafono.”


8 You can appreciate, though, why Paul would emphatically warn the Thessalonians about the serious threat posed by such men as those whom he elsewhere called “false apostles.” 	 8 E mafai eiloa koe o loto fakafetai ki te pogai ne fakailoa atu ei ne Paulo mo te loto malamalama ki te kau Tesalonia e uiga ki te tulaga fakamataku ka fai ne tāgata penā, kolā e taku ne ia i nisi koga aka me ne “apositolo ‵loi.”


It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 	 A te alofa e fakamalosi ne ia mea katoa, e talitonu ki mea katoa, e fakamoemoe ki mea katoa, e kufaki ki mea katoa.


19 People in the world have to deal with seemingly insurmountable problems. 	 19 E ‵tau o fakafesagai atu a tino katoa i te lalolagi ki fakalavelave kolā e foliga mai me e se mafai o faka‵lei aka.


6 How could we use the Bible to a fuller extent in our teaching? 	 6 E mafai pefea o fakaaoga ne tatou a te Tusi Tapu i te ‵toe auala ‵lei i te faiga o ‵tou akoakoga?


In what sense do some mourn, and how are they comforted? 	 I se auala fea e fanoa‵noa ei a nisi tino, kae e fakamafanafanagina pefea latou?


(John 7:16) To imitate Jesus’ skillful teaching, we need training. 	 (Ioane 7:16) Ke fakaakoako atu ki te apo o Iesu i te akoako atu, e manakogina ke fakamasani tatou ki ei.


Thus, Armageddon is not to be feared by people who love righteousness. 	 Telā la, e se ‵tau o ma‵taku a tino kolā e fia‵fia ki te amiotonu, ki a Amaketo.


Jesus said to them: “You say: ‘I am rich and have acquired riches and do not need anything at all,’ but you do not know you are miserable and pitiable and poor and blind and naked.” 	 Ne fai atu a Iesu ki a latou: “Fai mai koe, ‘Au e maumea kae maukoloa. Ko maua katoa ne au a mea kolā e manako au ki ei.


(Hebrews 4:12) The exciting accounts recorded in it give us insight into God’s personality. 	 (Epelu 4:12) A tala fakaofoofogia i loto i ei e fakamaina mai i ei ki a tatou a uiga o te Atua.


Having clearly in mind the faithful acts and strenuous efforts of these forerunners would give the Hebrew Christians incentive to press on and not to give out in their race. 	 Kafai ne masaua faeloa ne Kelisiano Epelu a galuega o te fakatuanaki mo taumafaiga a tino fakamaoni konei, e mafai eiloa o fakaiku aka ke fakaoti ne latou te fakatau‵telega.


The mention of sacrifices thus added force and persuasiveness to Moses’ insistence that Israel be allowed to go away to sacrifice to Jehovah. 12:29—Who were reckoned as firstborn? 	 Tela la, ne fakamalosi atu a te pati ko te taulaga ki taumafaiga a Mose ke tuku atu te kau Isalaelu ke olo o ofo olotou taulaga ki a Ieova. 12:29—Ko oi ne fai pelā me ne toekimua?


(Jeremiah 25:11; Daniel 9:1, 2) They rebuilt the altar at the temple site on Mount Moriah and began to offer sacrifices there. 	 (Ielemia 25:11; Tanielu 9: 1, 2) Ne toe faite ne latou a te fatafaitaulaga i te koga telā ne tu i ei a te faletapu i te Mauga ko Molia kae ne kamata o ofo atu ne latou olotou taulaga.


One indication of this is found in the prophetic words that he spoke in the year 520 B.C.E. through his prophet Haggai. 	 E tasi te mea e fakaasi mai ei te mea tenā ko pati fakapelofeta kolā ne fai mai ne ia i te tausaga ko te 520 T.L.M. e alatu i tena pelofeta ko Hakai.


3 During the 13 years that followed the anointing of the first uncircumcised Gentile, Cornelius, an issue arose that threatened the unity of the Christian congregation. 	 3 I te 13 tausaga mai tua o te fakaekega o te tino muamua eiloa mai fenua fakaa‵tea, ko Konelio, ne sae aka ei se kinauga telā ne fakamakosu ei te ‵kaufakatasi o te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


Knowledge that the world is passing away and that those doing God’s will are to remain forever also helped Rolf-Michael. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu ki a Rolf-Michael a te iloaga me ko pili fua o palele atu a te lalolagi tenei kae ko tino kolā e fai ne latou a te loto o te Atua ka tumau ki te se-gata-mai.


What are some steps we can take to progress spiritually? 	 Ne a nisi auala e mafai ei ne tatou o ga‵solo ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


In parts of Africa, coffinmaking is a major means of employment. 	 I nisi vaega o Afelika, a te faitega o pusa mō tino ‵mate se vaega lasi ‵ki o galuega ‵togi.


(1 Timothy 3:1, 8) To qualify for these privileges, a brother must be a spiritual man, well-versed in the Scriptures and zealous in the field ministry. 	 (1 Timoteo 3:1, 8) Ke fetaui ‵lei olotou olaga mo tauliaga konei, e ‵tau mo se taina o fai mo fai se tagata telā e malosi i te feitu faka-te-agaga, e poto i te fakaaogāga o te Tusi Tapu kae loto finafinau i te galuega talai.


In his great concern even about our life, he determined to reserve blood for use in one highly important way, the only way that makes everlasting life possible. 	 Ona ko te fakatāua ne ia o ‵tou ola, ne fakaiku aka ne ia ke fakaaogā te toto i te auala tāua fua e tasi, ko te auala fua telā e mafai o maua i ei te ola se-gata-mai.


They had no children. 	 Ne seai ne lā tama‵liki.


With her love may you be in an ecstasy constantly.” 	 Ona mata gali ke fakafiafia ei koe, mo tena alofa ke fakapulupulu ne ia koe.”


(Matt. 10:8) Therefore, share fully in the vital work of Kingdom-preaching and disciple-making. 	 (Mataio 10:8) Tela la, ke ‵kau katoatoa atu ki te galuega tāua ko te talaiatuga o te Malo mo te faiga o soko.


What a tragic consequence of something that may have seemed at first to be harmless! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te fakamataku o te ikuga o se mea telā ne foliga mai muamua e pelā me se mea ‵lei fua!


What about authority in the family? 	 E a pulega i te kāiga?


As regards Ashdod, at high noon they will drive her out; and as regards Ekron, she will be uprooted.” 	 Ka tiakina foki ne tino a te fa‵kai ko Asekelona.


(Isaiah 60:10) In the first fulfillment of these words back in the days of the return from Babylonian exile, kings and others from the nations did actually help in the rebuilding of the temple and the city of Jerusalem. 	 (Isaia 60:10) A te fakataunuga muamua o pati konei i te ‵fokiatuga mai Papelonia, ne ‵lago malosi atu a tupu mo tino mai fenua fakaa‵tea ki te ‵toe faitega o te faletapu mo te fa‵kai o Ielusalema.


As we review some of them, you might find things in God’s Word that you do not often link with your valid hope of seeing your loved one again. 	 I te taimi e onoono ei tatou ki nisi mea konā, e mafai o maua ne koe i te Muna a te Atua a mea kolā e se masani sāle o isi se lotou sokoga ki tou fakamoemoega tonu me ka toe fetaui mo ou tino pele.


In fact, there is evidence that daydreaming can be beneficial. 	 E tonu, e isi ne fakamaoniga me i te mafaufau ki se mea e mafai o aoga.


19 Whether we have just learned about the wonderful good news or we have been pursuing the Kingdom and telling others about its blessings for decades, we must continue to make the Kingdom the focus of our interest and attention. 	 19 Faitalia me ne fatoā tauloto tatou e uiga ki te tala ‵lei fakaofoofogia io me ko oti ne kausaki atu e uiga ki te Malo kae fakailoa atu ki nisi tino a fakamanuiaga kolā e maua mai i ei i te fia sefulu tausaga, e ‵tau eiloa o fakamuamua faeloa ne tatou a manakoga o te Malo i ‵tou olaga.


Many people have been moved to live by Bible standards as they studied the Scriptures and came to appreciate God’s wisdom and righteousness. 	 E tokouke a tino ko oti ne kamata o ola e ‵tusa mo tulaga i te Tusi Tapu i te taimi e suke‵suke ei latou ki te Tusi Tapu kae ko malamalama foki i te poto o te Atua mo tena amiotonu.


Is that sort of advice practical? 	 E mata, e aoga a te vaegā manatu fakatonutonu tenā?


‘Count the cost.’—LUKE 14:28. 	 ‘Se Samalia ‵lei.’—LUKA 10:33.


“This is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.”—1 JOHN 5:3. 	 Kae ko ana fakatonuga e se ‵mafa.”—1 IOANE 5:3.


How did Joseph’s mercy reflect true fear of God? 14 Years later Joseph came face-to-face with his brothers, who had heartlessly sold him into slavery. 	 Ne faigofie fua ke fakaaogā a te lotou ma‵nako malosi ki meakai e pelā me se avanoaga ke taui atu a te mea masei ne fai ne latou ki a ia.


What I had told him about my experiences in prison helped him to endure. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu aku tala i taku ‵peiga i te falepuipui ke kufaki tou tagata.


Most civil and criminal cases were probably handled by such courts without interference from Roman rulers. 	 A te ukega o fono fakamasino e fai sale i koga konā e aunoa mo tino pule‵pule Loma.


What kind of example am I setting for others?’ 	 Se a te vaegā fakaakoakoga e fakaasi atu ne au mō nisi tino?’


Satan is merciless and often strikes us when we are weak. 	 A Satani e se alofa fakamagalo kae masani o taua mai ki a tatou māfai e vāivāi tatou.


Why It Is Difficult to Be Humble 	 Te Pogai e Faigatā ei ke Loto Maulalo


13 Make your Christian identity known. 	 13 Fakailoa atu tou iloga faka-Kelisiano.


We need to flee from anything we know to be wrong, and we should be determined to do only what is right. 	 E ‵tau o ‵tele keatea tatou mai so se mea telā e iloa ne tatou me e ‵se, kae e ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne tatou ke fai fua a mea ‵lei.


Would it be all right if I showed you an example from the Bible? 	 E mata, e ‵lei ke fakaasi atu ne au ki a koe se fakaakoakoga mai te Tusi Tapu?


2 How, though, does Jehovah, who dwells in the invisible heavens, ‘grasp our hand’? 	 2 Se a te auala ‘e fakamalosi ei tatou’ ne Ieova, telā e nofo i te lagi?


(Romans 12:15) Showing empathy, or “fellow feeling,” may touch the person. 	 (Loma 12:15) A te fakaasi atu o te loto malamalama, io me ko te ‘alofa fakataina,’ e mafai eiloa o otia i ei te loto o te tino.


CULTIVATING AND SHOWING APPROPRIATE COMPASSION 	 ATI AKA KAE FAKAASI ATU TE ALOFA ATAFAI ‵TAU


(Numbers 31:15, 16) Thus, the reason for God’s anger against Balaam was the prophet’s unscrupulous greed. 	 (Numela 31:15, 16) Tela la, a te pogai ne kaitaua ei a te Atua ki a Palaamo ona ko te kaimanako o te pelofeta.


One Bible translation renders this exhortation ‘set your heart on.’ 	 E ‵fuli aka ne se tino ‵fuli tusi i te Tusi Tapu a te tugāpati tenei ki te ‘tuku tonu atu o tou loto ki ei.’


(Galatians 5:22, 23) Attending the Memorial of Christ’s death will strengthen us in our resolve to do this, for we will be reminded of God’s and Christ’s great love for us.—2 Corinthians 5:14, 15. 	 (Kalatia 5:22, 23) A te kau atu ki te Fakamanatuga o te mate o Keliso ka fakamalosi aka ei tatou ke fai te mea tenei, me ka fakamasaua mai i ei ki a tatou e uiga ki te alofa sili o te Atua mo Keliso.—2 Kolinito 5:14, 15.


Our choice of associates. 	 Te filifiliga o ‵tou taugasoa.


The process is described in the book of James: “Each one is tried by being drawn out and enticed by his own desire. 	 E fakamatala mai te auala ne fai ei ne ia penā i te tusi o Iakopo: “Ka ko te tino e fakaosoosogina manafai ko to keatea a ia, kae faka‵segina ne ona manakoga ma‵sei.


(Eph. 6:1, 4) Does this mean that parents should make sure that a child has a long list of dos and don’ts? 	 (Efe. 6:1, 4) E mata, e fakauiga i ei me e ‵tau mo mātua o fakamautinoa aka me ‵tau o isi se fakasologa loa o tulafono e tuku ki tamaliki?


Did they offer a ram along with a turtledove or a pigeon, as stipulated by the Law? 	 E mata, ne ofo atu ne laua se mamoe fakatasi mo se lupe io me se punuā lupe, e pelā mo te mea e fai mai i te Tulafono?


“Then deliver bread to the front lines,” he said. 	 “Ko avatu la ne koutou a falaoa ki tino taua i te taua,” ana muna.


Jehovah did not take lightly such willful disregard for his Law. 	 Ne seki manatu māmā a Ieova ki te lotou sē fia‵fia io me ko te ‵teke atu ki ana Tulafono.


For instance, Ken says: “I wanted to visit my elderly mother regularly and to have her stay with us occasionally. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne fai mai a Ken, penei: “Ne manako eiloa au o asi atu faeloa ki toku mātua telā ko matua ‵ki kae fai ke ‵nofo foki matou i nisi taimi.


What might damage our relationship with Jehovah? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o fakamasei ne ia ‵tou fesokotakiga mo Ieova?


This includes new vocabularies and expressions. 	 E aofia i te mea tenei a pati mo tugāpati ‵fou.


Nevertheless, take courage; you have no reason to despair! 	 E ui i ei, ke sē loto vāivāi; e seai se pogai ke fanoanoa ei koe!


During shepherding visits, an elder allows his brothers and sisters to express themselves while he listens attentively. 	 I te taimi e fai ei te āsiga, e tuku atu ne se toeaina a te avanoaga ki ana taina mo tuagane ke fai‵pati mai kae ko ia e fakalogologo faka‵lei.


17 In this article, we have seen how meditation on God’s promises and regular prayer will keep our faith strong. 	 17 I te mataupu tenei, ne lavea ne tatou a te auala e fai ei a te mafaufau ‵loto ki folafolaga a te Atua mo te ‵talo faeloa, ka fakamalosi ei ‵tou fakatuanaki.


(Genesis 22:12) On the other hand, there were also occasions when the bad conduct of certain individuals caused God to “feel hurt.” 	 (Kenese 22:12) I te suā feitu, e isi ne taimi ne fai ei ne amioga ma‵sei a nisi tino ko te mea ke “faka‵mae” ne latou te loto o te Atua.


Should not heartfelt appreciation for the wondrous creation make us want to serve him? 	 E mata, e se fakamalosi aka ne ana mea fakaofoofogia ne faite ke tavini atu tatou ki a ia?


God Can Feel Hurt, 9/1 	 E Mafai o Logo‵mae te Atua, 9/1


In Psalm 86, David asks God to guard him and instruct him. 	 I te Salamo 86, e fakamolemole atu i ei a Tavita ki te Atua ke puipui kae akoako atu a ia.


What impresses you about Joseph’s courage? 	 Se a te mea e gali ki a koe e uiga ki te loto toa o Iosefa?


(Num. 20:12) Joshua neglected to seek God’s guidance before concluding a covenant with the Gibeonites. 	 (Nume. 20:12) Ne seki ‵sala atu a Iosua ki te takitakiga a Ieova mai mua o fai ne ia se feagaiga mo te kau Kipeona.


(John 8:44) Let us note some ways in which the voice of these strangers is being heard today. 	 (Ioane 8:44) Ke na onoono aka tatou ki nisi auala kolā e lagona atu ei a leo o tino fakaa‵tea konei i aso nei.


(Acts 6:3) If you ask an unreliable person to do a job, he may simply fail to carry it out. 	 (Galuega 6:3) Kafai e fai atu koe ki se tino se fakamaoni ke fai ne ia se galuega, kāti ka se mafai ne ia o fai.


(Genesis 16:7-11; 18:1-3, 22-26; 19:1; Judges 2:1-4; 6:11-16, 22; 13:15-22) God’s chief spokesman was his only-begotten Son, called “the Word.” 	 (Kenese 16:7-11; 18:1-3, 22-26; 19:1; Famasino 2:1-4; 6:11-16, 22; 13:15-22) A te fakaokomuna sili a te Atua ko tena Fuatasi, e fakaigoa foki ki “te Muna.”


He got baptized without delay.—Read Acts 22:12-16. 	 Ne papatiso eiloa a ia e aunoa mo te fakatalave.—Faitau te Galuega 22:12-16.


[Box/Picture on page 27] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 31]


In part, the prophecy stated: “From the going forth of the word to restore and to rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Leader, there will be seven weeks, also sixty-two weeks.” 	 E fai mai penei se vaega o te valoaga tenā: “Mai te avatuga o te fakatonuga ke toe faite kae ati aka Ielusalema ke oko ki te Mesia te Takitaki, ka isi ne vaiaso e fitu mo vaiaso foki e onosefulu lua.”


There were trees to fell, logs to haul, and beams to hew, shape, and join. 	 E isi ne lakau e ‵tau o ‵kati ki lalo, e toso a foitino o lakau, mo utupoto e katikati, fakatau, kae soko.


Unselfishly serving others brings joy both to them and to you. 	 A te tavini atu ki nisi tino e aunoa mo te manatu fakapito e avatu ei te fiafia ki a latou e pelā foki mo koe.


[Pictures on page 23] 	 Se a ‘te aso o Ieova’?


Benefits of Knowledge of God 	 Mea Aogā Kolā e Maua Mai te Iloaga e Uiga ki te Atua


We are not a cult. 	 E se fai matou mo fai se potukau o tino va‵lea.


Later, Jesus appeared to his faithful apostles and others. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne fakasae atu a Iesu ki ana apositolo fakamaoni mo nisi tino.


Ask yourself, ‘Why is that a wise command?’ 	 Ke fesili ifo eiloa ki a koe, ‘Kaia e ‵lei ei ke fakalogo au ki te fakatonuga tenā?’


Where, then, can we turn for help? 	 Tefea la te koga e maua i ei ne tatou se fesoasoani?


We may even doubt that we qualify to receive any kind of reward. 	 E mafai foki o fakalotolotolua tatou me e mata, e ‵tau o maua ne tatou se taui mai ei.


Who is behind the wickedness and suffering in this world? 	 Ko oi e māfua mai i ei a amioga ma‵sei mo logo‵maega i te lalolagi tenei?


So after giving the matter much prayerful thought, I decided to stop the study. 	 Tela la, mai te mafaufau faka‵lei kae ‵talo e uiga ki ei, ne fakaiku aka ne au ke taofi tena akoga.


4. (a) In what ways has love grown cold in our day? (b) In what three areas could our love be tested? 	 4. (a) Ne a pogai e gasolo ifo ei te alofa i ‵tou aso nei? (e) Ne a feitu e tolu e mafai o tofotofo aka ei ‵tou a‵lofa?


Sad to say, famine in Africa has become almost commonplace during recent decades. 	 Se mea fakafanoanoa me ko fai a oge e pelā me ne mea masani i Afelika i tausaga fakamuli nei.


He has the power to punish, but he deliberately refrains from immediately doing so in order to give the wrongdoer the opportunity to change. 	 E isi sena ‵mana ke fakasala a tino, kae e fakatalave eiloa mai i te fakaoko fakavave atu ko te mea ke tuku atu te avanoaga ki te tino fai mea ‵se ke ‵fuli.


(Matthew 24:14) The Bible book of Daniel tells us that this Kingdom is a government by God. 	 (Mataio 24:14) E fakamatala mai i te tusi o te Tusi Tapu ko Tanielu me i te Malo tenei se pulega mai te Atua.


The third is not even real; nonetheless, it is very dangerous. 	 A ko te tolu se mea sē tonu; kae e fakamataku ‵ki eiloa.


“At this,” the account continues, “there occurred a sharp burst of anger, so that [Paul and Barnabas] separated from each other; and Barnabas took Mark along and sailed away to Cyprus. 	 Kae e toe fai mai te tala tenā: “Ne fakakinau malosi laua i te mea nei, taki olo ei laua [Paulo mo Panapa].


Hence, for Christians, shunning blood included not taking it in for “medical” reasons. 	 Tela la, a te ‵kalo keatea o Kelisiano mai te toto e aofia foki i ei tena fakaaogāga i mea “fakatokita.”


Many today might find a law about putting fringes and blue threads on their garments hard to understand. 	 E mafai o faigata ki tino e tokouke i aso nei ke malamalama i se tulafono e uiga ki te faitega o fele mo te ‵saiga o uke ‵lanu usi i matulimanu o olotou gatu.


(Isaiah 45:18) We have also come to know that the best way to live is by applying the Bible’s wise counsel. 	 (Isaia 45:18) Ko iloa foki ne tatou me i ‵te ‵toe auala ‵lei ke ola ei ko te faka‵logo ki polopolokiga aogā mai te Tusi Tapu.


SICKNESS WILL BE NO MORE: 	 KA SE TOE AI NE MASAKI:


A man named Lionel states: “My workmates lie and call in sick when they are not really sick. 	 E fai mai te tagata e igoa ki a Lionel: “A tino e ga‵lue tasi mo au e ‵loi kae ma‵saki fakaloi‵loi.


Fourth, when we use an illustration, we should make sure that the application is clear. 	 A te fa o mea, kafai e fakaaogā ne tatou se tala fakatusa, e ‵tau o fakamautinoa aka me e manino ‵lei te manatu aogā i ei.


How important, therefore, that we avoid association with all individuals—inside and outside the congregation—who are a morally corrupting influence! (1 Corinthians 5:9-11; 15:33) Those who want to be Shiloh’s obedient subjects will also eschew questionable entertainment as well as printed and Internet pornography.—Amos 5:15; Matthew 5:28, 29. 	 Tela la, ko oko eiloa i te tāua ke ‵kalo keatea tatou mai taugasoa—i loto kae i tua foki o te fakapotopotoga—kolā e fai pelā me ne fakamalosiga sē ‵lei i mea tau amioga! (1 Kolinito 5:9-11; 15:33) Ka ‵kalo keatea foki a tino kolā e fia fai mo fai ne tino faka‵logo mai lalo i te pulega a te Sailo mai fakafiafiaga sē ‵lei e pelā foki eiloa mo ata ma‵sei i tusi mo te Internet.—Amosa 5:15; Mataio 5:28, 29.


Professor Gail Dines writes: “Images today have now become so extreme that what used to be considered hard-core is now mainstream pornography.” 	 E tusi mai a te Polofesa ko Gail Dines: “A mafaufauga o aso nei ko tupoloki eiloa te ma‵sei, i ata ma‵sei ‵ki kolā e se fakaasi sāle ko fai nei pelā me ne ata masani.”


For one thing, he evidently had been told that Jehovah was his real Father. 	 E tasi te mea, kāti ko oti ne taku atu ki a ia me i a Ieova ko tena Tamana tonu.


Less than 30 years after Jesus’ death, the apostle Paul could write that the good news had been preached not only to the Jews but to “all creation that is under heaven.”—Colossians 1:23. 	 E seki kātoa te 30 tausaga mai tua o te mate o Iesu, ne tusi mai ei te apositolo ko Paulo me ko oti ne talai atu te tala ‵lei “ki tino katoa mai lalo o te lagi,” kae e se ki tino Isalaelu fua.—Kolose 1:23.


7 Likely, Paul wrote his letter to the Colossians about 27 years after the death of Jesus Christ. 	 7 Kāti ne tusi ne Paulo tena tusi ki te kau Kolose i se 27 tausaga mai tua o te mate o Iesu Keliso.


HISTORY: EXTREMELY VIOLENT 	 TENA TALA FAKASOLOPITO: EXTREMELY VIOLENT


Only those standing in an approved condition before the Son of man, Jesus, will have the prospect of surviving the end of this system of things. 	 Ko latou fua kolā e ‵tu atu i se tulaga ‵lei i mua o te Tama a te tagata, ko Iesu, ka maua ne latou te fakamoemoega ke ‵sao atu i te gataga o te olaga masei tenei.


How can you receive Jehovah’s help in overcoming your fear of giving comments? 	 E mafai pefea o maua te fesoasoani o Ieova ke manumalo koe i te mataku o fai au tali?


□ What is the Kingdom of God? 	 □ Se a te Malo o te Atua?


(Eph. 6:4) As we have seen, that requires not only teaching them what the Bible says but also helping them to develop conviction about what they learn. 	 (Efe. 6:4) E pelā mo te mea ne lavea ne tatou, e manakogina i ei a te akoako atu o latou ki mea e fai mai i te Tusi Tapu kae fesoasoani atu foki ke ati aka te loto talitonu ki mea e tauloto ne latou.


Cain took up farming; Abel took up shepherding. 	 Ne fai a Kaino e pelā me se tino ‵toki fatoaga; a ko Apelu e pelā me se tausi mamoe.


26 You Can Choose a Successful Future—How? 	 Ne a valoaga i te Tusi Tapu e mafai o fesoasoani atu ke malamalama koe i mea kolā ko pili o ‵tupu i te lalolagi?


Why? Why do people do bad things? 	 Kaia e fai ei ne tino a mea ma‵sei?


(Jas. 5:11) So we can be sure that he will reward us and all who uphold his sovereignty. 	 (Iako. 5:11) Tela la, e mafai o tali‵tonu tatou me ka taui mai ne ia a tatou mo tino katoa kolā e fakamaluga ne latou tena pulega sili.


(Rom. 3:24; Heb. 9:15) God can then take them into the new covenant with the prospect of their becoming heavenly king-priests! 	 (Loma 3:24; Epelu 9:15) E mafai o kilo atu te Atua me e ‵tau o aofia latou i te feagaiga fou mo te fakamoemoega ke fai mo fai ne tupu mo faitaulaga faka-te-lagi!


The slave class looks after the spiritual needs and when necessary even the physical needs of the family of Jehovah’s servants—irrespective of their national origin or social standing.—Matthew 24:45. 	 E tausi atu a te tavini ki manakoga faka-te-agaga ke oko ki manakoga faka-te-foitino o te kaukāiga o tavini a Ieova—faitalia olotou fenua mo olotou tulaga i te olaga.—Mataio 24:45.


Then they may look at us as if we aren’t proud of who we are. 	 Ko mafai ei o ‵kilo mai latou e pelā me e se fakamata‵mata matou e uiga ki te motou iloga.


[Box on page 10] What Others Say About Jehovah’s Witnesses 	 Koi fakamalosi mai te agaga o Ieova ke molimau atu e uiga ki ana fuafuaga ‵sili.


“Keep Doing Good” 	 “Fai ne Koe te Mea ‵Lei”


18 While you are thinking about what you may enjoy in the new world, picture the scene that God’s prophetic word sets out: “‘The wolf and the lamb themselves will feed as one, and the lion will eat straw just like the bull; and as for the serpent, his food will be dust. 	 18 Kafai e mafaufau koe ki mea kolā ka fiafia koe ki ei i te lalolagi fou, ke na fakaataata i tou mafaufau te ata tenei e fakamatala mai ne te muna fakapelofeta a te Atua: “A kuli vao mo tama mamoe ka kai fakatasi; a leona ka kai ki kausaito e pela mo pulumakau, ka ko gata ka se toe fakama‵taku.


How distressed he must have been to recall that it was his visit to Nob that provoked Saul’s wrath! (1 Samuel 22:13, 18-21) David no doubt turned to Jehovah for help, and he surely took comfort in the prospect of a future resurrection of “the righteous.”—Acts 24:15. 	 Ne ‵tau o lasi tena fanoanoa i te iloaga ne ia me ko tena asiatuga ki Nopa ne fakaoso ei te kaitaua o Saulo! (1 Samuelu 22:13, 18-21) E seai se fakalotolotolua me ne ‵fuli atu a Tavita ki a Ieova mō se fesoasoani, kae e mautinoa eiloa me ne fakamafanafana atu ki a ia te fakamoemoega ko te toetu i aso mai mua o “tino ‵lei io me amio‵tonu.”—Galuega 24:15.


You have already set limits in a number of areas of life in which you will just not allow yourself to act in a certain way. 	 Ko oti ne fai ne koe ne tapulā i nisi vaega o te olaga kolā ko se talia lele eiloa ne koe ke toe fai ne koe.


Jehovah has numbered “the very hairs of your head.” 	 Ko iloa ne Ieova te aofaki o “otou lauulu.”


Let us consider two of the reasons why some think of God as cruel—the natural disasters we see today and the divine judgments we read about in the Bible. 	 Ke mafau‵fau aka tatou ki pogai e lua e mafau‵fau ei a nisi tino i te Atua e sauā—ko fakalavelave o te natula kolā e lavea ne tatou i aso nei mo fakamasinoga a te Atua kolā e fai‵tau ne tatou i loto i te Tusi Tapu.


(Read Deuteronomy 1:26-28.) 	 (Faitau te Teutelonome 1:26-28.)


What help did Jehovah give Jesus just before his death? 	 Se a te fesoasoani ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki a Iesu mai mua o tena mate?


In these and many other ways, we demonstrate our submission to the men whom Jehovah and his Son have appointed to care for the flock. 	 I mea konei e pelā foki mo nisi mea, e fakaasi atu ei te ‵tou faka‵logo ki tāgata kolā ko oti ne ‵tofi aka ne Ieova mo tena Tama ke tausi atu ki te lafu mamoe.


Not only did Satan lead Adam and Eve into rebellion against God’s rule but he also implied that no one would remain loyal to God under test. 	 E se fai fua pelā me e takitaki ne Satani a Atamu mo Eva ke ‵teke ki te pulega a te Atua, kae fakaasi atu foki ne ia me e seai se tino ka tumau i te alofa fakamaoni ki te Atua mai lalo i tofotofoga.


On one occasion in the year 32 C.E., however, Jesus told his apostles: “One of you is a slanderer.” 	 Kae i te taimi e tasi i te tausaga e 32 T.A., ne fai atu a Iesu ki ana apositolo: “Ka ko te tokotasi o koutou se tiapolo io me se tino fakalata tino.”


Imagine Isaiah’s satisfaction in responding: “Here I am! 	 Mafaufau la ki te lotomalie o Isaia i tena tali: “Ko au!


How did he make that clear? 	 Ne fakamaina faka‵lei atu pefea ne ia a te mea tenā?


Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea kept their interest in Jesus secret because they were afraid of what other Jews might say or do if they found out. 	 Ne ‵funa ne Nikotemo mo Iosefa te Alimataia a te lā fia‵fia ki a Iesu ona ko te lā ma‵taku ki kilokiloga mo mea e mafai o fai ne te kau Iutaia māfai ko iloa ne latou.


Evidently, it is this second group that is pictured by the “desirable things” of Haggai’s prophecy.—Micah 4:1, 2; 1 John 2:1, 2. 	 E foliga mai, me ko te lua o vaega telā e fakaata mai i “koloa tāua” i te valoaga a Hakai.—Mika 4:1, 2; 1 Ioane 2:1, 2.


They may compare life to gold, which exists only in limited amounts. 	 E mafai o fakatusa ne latou a te ola ki te aulo telā e mauagatā.


In that way, we will be able to absorb the word of God fully and “bear fruit with endurance.”—Luke 8:15. 	 Ka mafai ei o aogā katoatoa ki a tatou te muna a te Atua kae ‘tumau eiloa ke oko ki te taimi e ‵fua mai ei.’—Luka 8:15.


9 Jehovah reassured Moses by giving him two powerful promises: “I shall prove to be with you, and this is the sign for you that it is I who have sent you: After you have brought the people out of Egypt, you people will serve the true God on this mountain.” 	 9 Ne fakatalitonu atu a te Atua ki a Mose mai te faiatuga o folafolaga ‵lasi e lua: “Au e fakatasi atu ki a koe. Kafai ko takitaki mai ne koe a tino Isalaelu keatea mai Aikupito, ka tapuaki koe ki a au i luga i te mauga tenei; ko fai ei te mea tenā mo fakamaoniga i a koe ne uga ne au.”


In addition to praying for ourselves, for whom else should we pray? 	 I tafa o te ‵talo atu mō tatou eiloa, ko oi a tino e ‵tau o aofia ne tatou i ‵tou ‵talo?


To survive this war and remain spiritually vibrant, we need to ask for God’s spirit and then display its fruitage in our lives. 	 Ko te mea ke ‵sao i te taua tenei kae tumau i se fesokotakiga ‵pili mo te Atua, e ‵tau o akai atu tatou mō te agaga tapu o te Atua kae fakaasi atu ana fuataga i ‵tou olaga.


Second, the ability to resist temptation and to control inappropriate impulses is fundamental to retaining God’s favor. 	 A te lua, a te mafai o ‵teke atu ki tofotofoga kae pule faka‵lei ki lagonaga sē ‵lei e aoga ‵ki ki te fakatumauga o te taliaga a te Atua.


I insulted her and beat her. 	 Ne fakasaua kae ta ne au tou fafine.


How do we know that the clergy of Christendom are not preaching the right message? 	 E iloa pefea ne tatou me e se talai atu ne Fenua Kelisiano a te fekau tonu?


We were made to find satisfaction in wholesome work. 	 A tatou ne faite ke maua ne tatou a te fiafia i te faiga o galuega aoga.


Like Moses and like Jesus, we have been blessed with a ministry, teaching others about the glorious God whom we worship. 	 E pelā mo Mose mo Iesu, e fakamanuiagina tatou ke fai te galuega talai, mai te akoakoga o nisi tino e uiga ki te Atua ‵malu telā e tapuaki atu tatou ki ei.


(Proverbs 6:23) Yet, we must personally let Jehovah’s word be a lamp to our foot. 	 (Faataoto 6:23) Kae, e ‵tau eiloa o talia ne tatou taki tokotasi ke fai a te muna a Ieova e pelā me se moli ki ‵tou auala.


Still, Jesus always did the right thing. 	 Kae ne fai faeloa ne Iesu a te mea tonu.


Was it Jehovah who offended me, or was it an imperfect human? 	 E mata, ne faka‵mae au ne Ieova, io me se tino sē ‵lei katoatoa fua?


(John 3:19) Some even try to extinguish that light. 	 (Ioane 3:19) E taumafai nisi tino i a latou o tamate te mainaga tenā.


By the end of the trip, however, he had changed his mind completely. 	 Kae i te fakaotiga o te malaga, ne ‵fuli katoatoa ei tena mafaufau.


2 Those officers were not mistaken. 	 2 Ne seki faka‵segina a ofisa konā.


11 As Christians, we cherish and embrace truth. 	 11 E pelā me ne Kelisiano, e fakatāua kae puke ‵mautakitaki tatou ki te munatonu.


By making known God’s name to everyone without partiality, we “exercise justice.” 	 E fai ne tatou a te “mea tonu” māfai e fakailoa atu ne tatou a te igoa o te Atua ki tino katoa e aunoa mo te fakailoga tino.


What responsibility do brothers who teach from the platform have? 	 Se a te tiute e fai ne taina kolā e akoako mai luga i te tulaga?


(Ps. 92:14) They realize that God’s word of promise is not a dead issue—it is alive, and Jehovah is working toward its fulfillment. 	 (Salamo 92:14) E iloa ne latou me “i te muna a te Atua e ola” kae ka fakataunu eiloa a folafolaga a Ieova.


The decision to do God’s will must be our own.—Psalm 40:8. 	 E ‵tau eiloa o fai ne tatou te filifiliga ke fai te loto o te Atua.—Salamo 40:8.


How You Can Help 	 Auala e Mafai o Fesoasoani Atu ei Koe


For example, many people make prominence or prosperity their goal in life. 	 E pelā mo te tokoukega o tino, e fakamoe‵moe ke fai latou pelā me ne tino takutakua io me ne tino mau‵mea i te olaga tenei.


LEARN FROM THOSE WHO FACED LIFE WITH COURAGE 	 TAULOTO MAI I A LATOU KOLĀ NE FAKAASI MAI TE LOTO MALOSI


Efforts That Promote Good Moral Standards 	 Akoga Kolā e Fakamalosi Aka ei a Amioga ‵Lei


And he began to make a house of high places and to make priests from the people in general, who did not happen to be of the sons of Levi.” 	 Ne faite foki ne Ielopoamo a koga tapuaki i ulu o koga malugaluga, kae fili ne ia a faitaulaga mai kāiga e se tau te lotou gafa ki te matakāiga o Levi.”


Does that make us apprehensive? 	 E a, e manava‵se tatou i ei?


2 Good manners generally flourish in the true Christian congregation. 	 2 E lauiloa eiloa a uiga āva i loto i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano tonu.


Access to the Internet has presented many with a challenge in this regard. 	 A te onoono atu ki mea i te Itaneti e tuku mai i ei a mea faiga‵ta e uke i te feitu tenei.


10 For many, staying free from pornography is an ongoing battle. 	 10 A te tumau i te ‵teke atu ki ata ma‵sei ne fai eiloa mo fai se taua tumau ki tino e tokouke.


Since 1999, ten generous philanthropists have given or pledged more than $38 billion (U.S.) to help the needy. 	 Talu mai te 1999, ko oti ne tuku atu ne se tokosefulu tino kaima‵lie penā a tupe e silia atu i te $38 piliona (U.S.) ke fesoasoani atu ei ki tino fakaa‵lofa.


By preaching we can save ourselves and those who listen to us. 	 Mai te talai atu, e mafai ei o faka‵sao ne tatou a tatou eiloa mo tino kolā e faka‵logo mai ki a tatou.


How do the words at 1 Peter 5:10 reflect what occurred in the lives of Noah, Daniel, and Job? 	 E fakaata mai pefea i pati i te 1 Petelu 5:10 a mea ne ‵tupu i olaga o Noa, Tanielu mo Iopu?


WHEN writing to fellow believers, the apostle Paul repeatedly expressed his hope that God and Christ would approve of the spirit that the congregations displayed. 	 I TE taimi ne tusi atu ei ki taina tali‵tonu, ne fai atu faeloa a te apositolo ko Paulo me e fakamoemoe a ia me ka talia ne te Atua mo Keliso a te agaga telā ne fakaasi atu ne fakapotopotoga.


Of course, we need to discern when “to mind [our] own business.” (1 Thess. 4:11) And we must also recognize that each of us “will render an account for himself to God.” 	 E tonu, e ‵tau o iloa ne tatou te taimi e ‵tau ei o “kilo ifo eiloa koe ki au galuega e ‵tau o fai.” (1 Tesalonia 4:11) Kae e ‵tau foki o masaua ne tatou me e ‵tau mo tatou taki tokotasi o “avatu se tala o ia ki te Atua.”


Before they came to a knowledge of the truth, some of our brothers abused alcohol, but now they are determined to abstain from it. 	 A koi tuai o maua ne latou te iloaga e uiga ki te munatonu, ne fakaaoga ‵se ne nisi o ‵tou taina a meainu ma‵losi, kae ko oti ne fakaiku aka ne latou i te taimi nei ke ‵kalo kea‵tea mai i ei.


A PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY 	 SE TIUTE TOTINO


Indeed, my friend, it bears not the marks of fiction. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e toku taugasoa, e se foliga mai pelā me se tala ‵kai.


What he discovered surprised him. 	 Kae ne poi a ia i te mea telā ne maua ne ia.


(Acts 28:23) How? 	 (Galuega 28:23) E pefea la?


You might make a note of such questions and follow up on them later. 	 E mafai o fakamau ne koe a vaegā fesili penā kae toe sukesuke fakamuli ki ei.


Remember, though, that we have been created in the image of God. 	 Ia, masaua la, me ne faite tatou ki te fakatusa o te Atua.


(Heb. 5:11-14) Others apparently felt that life would be so much easier if they just went along with the majority of Jews around them. 	 (Epelu 5:11-14) Kāti e mafau‵fau a nisi tino me i te olaga e mafai o faigofie māfai e tau‵tali atu latou i te tokoukega o tino Iutaia i olotou tafa.Tela la, ne seki tiakina katoatoa ne tino Iutaia konā a te Atua; koi tumau eiloa latou i te tau‵tali ki tena Tulafono i nisi feitu.


Such ‘plowing’ prepared the boy’s heart and made it easier for him to see that hitting the neighbor boy was the act of a bully and was wrong.—2 Samuel 12:1-14. 	 A te vaegā ‘fakatokaga’ penā ne fakatoka ei te loto o te tamaliki kae ne faigofie ke lavea atu ne ia i ei me i te ‵pagoga ne ia o te tamaliki a tena tuakoi se faifaiga a se tino takafiatoa kae e masei foki.—2 Samuelu 12:1-14.


The truth is, any effort to find happiness that is based on a theory that ignores the role of our Creator cannot be valid and will ultimately lead to disappointment. 	 Kae ko te ‵tonuga loa, so se taumafaiga ke maua te fiafia telā e fakavae ki akoakoga kolā e fakasēaogā i ei a te tulaga o te ‵tou Atua e se mafai o aogā kae e mautinoa eiloa me ka takitaki atu fua ki mea fakafanoanoa.


The apostle Paul mentioned being afflicted by “a thorn in the flesh, an angel of Satan,” that kept “slapping” him. 	 Ne fai mai te apositolo ko Paulo e uiga ki te “logo‵mae o te foitino, ko te avefekau a Satani” telā e “‵kini” faeloa ne ia a ia.


He “knows how to deliver people of godly devotion out of trial.”—1 Tim. 4:10; 2 Pet. 2:9. 	 “E iloa ne Ieova o faka‵sao a tino kolā e fakamaoni ki te Atua mai i olotou tofotofoga.”—1 Timoteo 4:10; 2 Petelu 2:9.


(Genesis 9:5, 6) You can see from this declaration to the whole human family that God views a man’s blood as standing for his life. 	 (Kenese 9:5, 6) Tela la, e mafai o iloa ne tatou mai te folafolaga tenei ki tino katoa me e kilo atu a te Atua ki te toto o te tino e pelā me ko te sui o tena ola.


For example, we need to be occupied in personal Bible study and thus show the same keen interest in spiritual things that the faithful prophets and even the angels showed. 	 E pelā mo te suke‵suke malosi o tatou ki te Tusi Tapu kae ke fakaasi atu i ei te vaegā fiafia ki mea faka-te-agaga telā ne fakaasi atu foki ne pelofeta fakamaoni, penā foki loa mo agelu.


(Matthew 24:21; 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10; Revelation 21:8) How urgent it is that we cultivate hatred for what is bad and stay clear of circumstances that could lead to immorality!—Psalm 97:10; 1 Corinthians 6:18. 	 (Mataio 24:21; 1 Kolinito 6:9, 10; Fakaasiga 21:8) Ko oko eiloa i te tāua ke fakamalosi aka a te takalialia ki mea ma‵sei kae ‵kalo keatea mai fakanofonofoga kolā e mafai o iku atu ki amioga finalalolagi!—Salamo 97:10; 1 Kolinito 6:18.


Her death in 36 C.E. caused much sadness among the widows. 	 A tena mate atu i te 36 T.A. ne fai ei ke fanoanoa ma‵losi a fāfine ko ‵mate olotou avaga.


(2 Peter 3:9-13) Just as Noah and his God-fearing family were preserved in the ark, survival of individuals today depends on their faith and their loyal association with the earthly part of Jehovah’s universal organization. 	 (2 Petelu 3:9-13) E pelā eiloa mo te tausiga o Noa mo tena kāiga kolā ne ma‵taku ki te Atua i loto i te vaka, e fakalagolago eiloa a te ‵sao atu o tino taki tokotasi i aso nei ki te lotou fakatuanaki mo te lotou ‵kau fakatasi mo te vaega o te fakapotopotoga a Ieova i te lalolagi nei.


In Albania a woman became angry because her daughter studied the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses and then got baptized. 	 Ne kaitaua malosi se fafine i Albania i te taimi ne sukesuke ei tena tama fafine ki te Tusi Tapu mo Molimau a Ieova kae ne papatiso foki.


This is not just ‘some religion.’ 	 E fakaasi atu ne au te tāua o ‘taku lotu’ ki a au.


But instead of rebuking Elijah, Jehovah comforted him and gave him the courage to carry out his work as a prophet. 	 Kae i lō te taku fakamasei ne ia a Elia, ne fakamafanafana eiloa ne Ieova a ia kae tuku atu foki ki a ia a te loto malosi ke fakataunu a tena galuega e pelā me se pelofeta.


Such men are “like a hiding place from the wind and a place of concealment from the rainstorm.”—Isaiah 32:2. 	 E fai a tāgata penā e pelā me ne “fale e ‵malu ei a tino mai i te matagi, pelā me ne koga e ‵lafi ei a tino mai i se afā.”—Isaia 32:2.


What Kind of Spirit Do You Show? 	 Se Vaegā Agaga Pefea E Fakaasi Atu Ne Koe?


Why is it not surprising that there are “depressed souls” among Christians today? 	 Kaia e se fakapoi ei ke iloa atu me e isi ne “tino loto māfatia” i Kelisiano i aso nei?


(Matthew 4:23; 24:14) In 1914 the prophetic words of Revelation 11:15 were fulfilled: “The kingdom of the world did become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will rule as king forever and ever.” 	 (Mataio 4:23; 24:14) I te 1914 ne fakataunu i ei a pati fakapelofeta i te Fakaasiga 11:15, penei: “A te pule fakatupu i te lalolagi ko fai nei ma te ‵tou Aliki mo tena Keliso, kae ka pule a ia ki te se-gata-mai, ki te se-gata-mai eiloa!”


It says: “Jehovah God proceeded to form the man out of dust from the ground and to blow into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man came to be a living soul.” 	 E fai mai, penei: “Ne puke aka ne te Aliki te Atua ne mu one mai i te laukele, kae faite ne ia ki ei te tagata; ne manava atu a ia ki ona pu isu, telā, ola ei te tagata.”


Recognizing Jehovah’s hand in the matter, David said to her: “Blessed be Jehovah the God of Israel, who has sent you this day to meet me! 	 Ne iloa aka i ei ne Tavita me ne fakaaoga ne Ieova a Apikaila ke puipui a ia, tenā ne fai atu ei a ia ki tou fafine: “Ke vikia te Aliki, te Atua o Isalaelu, telā ne uga mai ne ia koe i te aso nei!


The Benefits of Right Association 	 Mea Aogā Mai te ‵Kau Fakatasi


When he was 19 years old, an attractive young woman who worked in the same cleaning company suggested that they “have a good time together.” 	 I te taimi ko 19 ei ana tausaga, ne fai atu se tamafine tinogali telā ne ga‵lue tasi laua i se kamupane ‵teu kaiga e tasi ke olo laua “fakatasi o fia‵fia i se koga.”


(Matthew 6:11) Deep spiritual lessons can be drawn from this simple request. 	 (Mataio 6:11) E maua ne tatou a akoakoga ‵loto mai te tamā fakamolemole tenei.


Jesus showed that God was not punishing them for prior sins. 	 Ne fakaasi atu ne Iesu i ei me e seki fakasala latou ne te Atua ona ko olotou agasala.


(Phil. 4:2, 3) However, problems between individuals can be solved without disturbing the peace of the congregation. 	 (Filipi 4:2, 3) Kae ne mafai o faka‵lei aka a fakalavelave i vā o tino taki tokotasi e aunoa mo te fakalavelave atu ki te filemu o te fakapotopotoga.


Jehovah was pleased with David’s intentions but told him through Nathan that the building of the temple would fall to David’s son Solomon.—2 Samuel 7:1, 2, 12, 13. 	 Ne fiafia a Ieova ki te mea ne manako ki ei a Tavita kae ne fai atu e auala i a Natano me i te faitega o te faletapu ka fai ne tena tama ko Solomona.—2 Samuelu 7:1, 2, 12, 13.


Through the pages of the Bible, we hear Jehovah’s voice behind us say, “This is the way” 	 E auala i te Tusi Tapu, e lagona ne tatou te leo o Ieova i ‵tou tua e fai mai penei, “Tenei te auala”


Although many reject the idea that transgression on the part of our first parents alienated us from God and caused us to lose original perfection, this is, indeed, what the Bible teaches. 	 E tiga eiloa e tokouke a tino e ‵teke ki te manatu tenei me i te agasala telā ne māfua mai i ‵tou mātua muamua e fai ne ia tatou ke ‵mao mai te Atua kae fai ei ke galo atu i a tatou a te tulaga ‵lei katoatoa, e tonu, tenei eiloa te mea e akoako mai i te Tusi Tapu.


No matter how old you are, you are encouraged to respond without delay. 	 Faitalia me ko fia ou tausaga, e fakamalosi atu eiloa ki a koe ke na talia a te ‵kamiga tenei e aunoa mo te fakatalave.


Hope for the Upright 	 Te Fakamoemoega mō Tino Amio ‵Tonu


Imagine what it must have been like to experience it! 	 Kae mafaufau la moi ‵nofo atu tatou i konā!


Because our very relationship with our heavenly Father, Jehovah, is involved! 	 Ona ko te mea e aofia i ei ‵tou fesokotakiga ‵lei mo ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi, ko Ieova!


Or would I have been patient until the proper understanding became clear? 	 Io me ka faka‵tali au ke oko ki te taimi ko manino faka‵lei mai ei te fakamatalaga e uiga ki ei?


You also have a wondrous masterpiece of construction—the upright human frame. 	 Se mea fakaofoofogia foki me mafai ne koe o tu ‵tonu ki luga.


(Psalm 119:73-80) If we really trust in our Creator, we will have no reason for shame. 	 (Salamo 119:73-80) Kafai e tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou ki te ‵tou Māfuaga, ka seai lele eiloa se pogai e ‵mā ei tatou.


However, this psalm would have another fulfillment centuries later. 	 Kae e isi foki se isi fakataunuga o te salamo tenei i senitenali fakamuli ifo.


Remember that although men were used to write the Bible, it is not a compilation of human wisdom, for it was inspired by God. 	 Masaua la me faitalia eiloa ne fakaaoga a tagata ke tusi a te Tusi Tapu, e se aofia a poto o tino i te tusi tenei, me ne fakaosofia eiloa ne te Atua a te tusiga.


17 Paul states another reality of marriage at 1 Corinthians 7:32-34. 	 17 E fakamatala mai ne Paulo a mea e uke atu e uiga ki te olaga o te tauavaga i te 1 Kolinito 7:32-34.


They also seek to win converts through social work or by building hospitals, schools, and homes for the poor. 	 E taumafai foki latou o fai a galuega ‵lei ke momea aka te ‵lei o olaga o tino, io me ko te faitega o fa‵kaimasaki, akoga, mo fale o tino ma‵tiva, ko te mea ke ‵fuli mai ei latou.


This promise surely strengthened Zechariah. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ne fakamalosi atu te folafolaga tenei ki a Sakalia.


Some reason, for instance, that if two adults have consensual sexual relations and no third party is injured, what is the harm? 	 E fai mai a fakamasakoga a nisi tino me kafai e lotoma‵lie se tokolua ke fai ne lāua a faifaiga fakatauavaga kae e se logo‵mae i ei a nisi tino, se a la te mea e masei i ei?


(Ephesians 5:17) Unreasonable use of television appears to be a major reason why many Witnesses do not devote sufficient time to personal study and Bible reading.—Psalm 101:3; 119:37, 47, 48. 	 (Efeso 5:17) E foliga mai me i te sōna fakaaogāga o te TV ko te pogai sili e se ti lava sāle ei a taimi e fakamāumāu ne nisi Molimau e tokouke ki te faiga o sukesukega mo te faitauga ki te Tusi Tapu.—Salamo 101:3; 119:37, 47, 48.


6, 7. Why is walking with God the very best course? 	 6, 7. Kaia e fai ei te sa‵sale fakatasi mo te Atua mo fai te ‵toe auala ‵lei?


Jesus went on to give her more reassurance by saying: “Your faith has made you well. 	 Ne toe fakamalosi atu foki ne Iesu a tou fafine mai i te fai atu: “Ko ‵lei tou masaki ona ko tou fakatuanaki.


(1 Corinthians 16:9; Colossians 4:2-4) Of course, the door to Kingdom privileges has been shut to those of “the synagogue of Satan,” for they are not spiritual Israelites. 	 (1 Kolinito 16:9; Kolose 4:2-4) E tonu, ko oti ne ‵pono a te avanoaga ke maua a tauliaga o te Malo ki “te kau a Satani,” me i a latou e se ne tino Isalaelu faka-te-agaga.


Why does our perseverance in preaching show that God’s spirit is with us? 	 Mai te tumau i te faiga o te galuega talai, e fakatalitonu atu pefea ne tatou me e fesoasoani mai te agaga o te Atua ki a tatou?


And what are we? Your murmurings are not against us, but against Jehovah.”—Exodus 16:4-8. 	 Kafai e mui‵mui koutou ki a maua, a te ‵tonuga a koutou e mui‵mui ki te Aliki.”—Esoto 16:4-8.


Just as a shepherd carries a newborn lamb in the fold of his garment when necessary, Jehovah—“the Father of tender mercies”—will carry us through trialsome times. 	 E pelā mo te tausi mamoe e tauave ne ia se tamā mamoe fatoa fanau i tena gatu māfai e ‵lei, ka tauave tatou ne Ieova—“te Tamana o te alofa fakamagalo”—i loto i taimi faiga‵ta.


Baptisms took place in rivers, while bathers basked in the sun nearby. 	 I te taimi ne fai ei te papatisoga i te vaitafe, kae ko nisi tino e kou‵kou foki kae fakavelavela i te la.


So he goes to a friend of his and shamelessly wakes him up. 	 Tenā ne fanatu ei a ia ki sena taugasoa kae ‵fagu atu ki ei e aunoa mo te mā.


What must one do to qualify for baptism? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne se tino ke talia ei a ia ke papatiso?


Why did Paul refuse to condone corruption? 	 Kaia ne seki talia ei ne Paulo a faifaiga sē fakamaoni?


And how can we ward off such perilous influences? 	 E mafai pefea o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai vaegā mea fakama‵taku penā?


Fearful landlords have canceled contracts for buildings that the Witnesses have long used as meeting places. 	 Ona ko te ma‵taku, ne taofi aka ne tino fai manafa mo fale, olotou feagaiga mō te fakaaogāga ne Molimau a Ieova olotou fale e pelā me ne koga e fai ei olotou fakatasiga.


Satan does not hesitate to use lies and deceit to seduce us and draw us away from the God we worship. 	 E se fakatamala eiloa a ia o fakaaoga a loi ke fakakolekole ne ia tatou ke sē tapuaki atu ki te Atua.


(John 17:11, 14) Thus, Jesus clearly indicated the position of his true followers with respect to “this system of things,” whose god is Satan. 	 (Ioane 17:11, 14, NW) Tela la, ne fakaasi manino mai ne Iesu te tulaga o ana soko ‵tonu e uiga ki te “lalolagi nei,” telā ko Satani tena atua.


Why will the Scriptures motivate you to reach spiritual goals? 	 Kaia ka fakamalosi aka ei koe ne te Tusi Tapu ke fakataunu ei ou fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga?


(Psalm 130:3; Ecclesiastes 7:20; Acts 20:28; James 3:2) As a result, some in the congregation may feel dissatisfied with the elders. 	 (Salamo 130:3; Failauga 7:20; Galuega 20:28; Iakopo 3:2) Ona ko te feitu tenā, ko se loto ma‵lie ei a nisi tino i te fakapotopotoga ki te kau toeaina.


Paul goes on to say “with all humility and mildness, with patience, putting up with one another in love, earnestly endeavoring to maintain the oneness of the spirit in the uniting bond of peace.” 	 Ne fakamatala mai a Paulo me e ‵tau o fai “mo te loto maulalo i taimi katoa, i te agamalu, mo te kufaki, kae ke fakatau fa‵ki koutou i otou mea ‵se i te alofa, i te otou taumafai malosi ke fakatumau ne koutou te tasi o te agaga telā ko te fusi o te filemu.”


□ What Scriptural examples of faith did Paul bring to life? 	 • Ne a tala i te Tusi Tapu ne fakamatala faka‵lei mai ne Paulo?


16. What is our relationship with secular authorities, and why? 	 16 Ne faipati foki a Petelu ki te ‵tou fesokotakiga mo pule o malo.


8, 9. (a) What two lessons may we learn from the accounts about Adam, Eve, and the rebellious angels? (b) What advantage do we gain from knowing the extent of Satan’s influence? 	 8, 9. (a) Ne a akoakoga e lua e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai tala o Atamu, Eva, mo agelu ‵teke? (e) Se a te mea ‵lei e maua ne tatou māfai e iloa ne tatou te lasi o te fakamalosiga a Satani?


I had never heard of many of the languages but was happy to know that tens of thousands of magazines were being sent to far-flung places. 	 Ne seki iloa aka eiloa ne au a ‵gana e uke konei, kae ne fiafia au ke iloa atu me e lau i sefulu afe o mekesini ne lafo atu ki koga ‵mao o te lalolagi.


In Aaron’s case, Jehovah extended forgiveness. 	 E pelā mo te mea ne tupu ki a Alona, a Ieova e loto fakamagalo.


“With unhypocritical brotherly affection,” we should “love one another intensely from the heart.”—1 Peter 1:22. 	 E aunoa mo te alofa fakataina fakaloiloi, e ‵tau o “fakatau a‵lofa fakamaoni koutou mo otou loto kātoa.”—1 Petelu 1:22.


Even at the last hour, Jehovah provided a choice for the unrepentant inhabitants of Jerusalem, who deserved to die. 	 Ke oko foki eiloa ki mū taimi mai mua o te fakamaseiga o Ielusalema, ne tuku atu eiloa ne Ieova se avanoaga mō tino uiga sē salamō i Ielusalema, kolā ne ‵tau o ‵mate.


(John 8:44) Satan lied to Eve, whereas Jesus came into the world to bear witness to the truth. 	 (Ioane 8:44) Ne pati loi a Satani ki a Eva, kae ne vau Iesu ki te lalolagi nei o molimau ki te munatonu.


In the near future, the nations will say “Peace and security!” 	 I se taimi pili mai mua nei, ka fai aka ei a atufenua, “Filemu kae tokagamalie!”


Therefore, shepherding is one of the important matters discussed by the body of elders. 	 Tela la, a te faiga o asiga e pela me ne tausi mamoe se mea tāua e tasi e sau‵tala ki ei te potukau o toeaina.


(John 1:12, 13) They come into the new covenant and form a new nation, “the Israel of God.” 	 (Ioane 1:12, 13) E fai latou mo fai te vaega o te feagaiga fou kae fakatu aka i ei se fenua fou, telā ko “te Isalaelu a te Atua.”


(Job 1:9-11; 2:4, 5) Like David, true Christians today are supplying an answer to the Devil’s false charges. 	 (Iopu 1:9-11; 2:4, 5) E pelā mo Tavita, e tuku atu ne Kelisiano ‵tonu i aso nei se tali ki ‵losiga ‵se a te Tiapolo.


She accepted the Awake! magazine on “What Hope for Today’s Youths?” and even agreed to use it in teaching class. 	 Ne talia ne ia te mekesini ko te Ala Mai! telā ne fakaulutala penei “Se a te Fakamoemoega mō Talavou i Aso Nei?” kae ne loto malie foki a ia ke fakaaogā te mekesini tenā māfai ko akoako atu a ia ki tena vasega.


8 Another example of undiminished zeal comes from Spain. 	 8 A te suā tala gali o te loto finafinau ne maua mai i Sepania.


They do this in a variety of ways. 	 E fai ne latou a te mea tenei i auala kese‵kese.


Jehovah leads us by instructing us in his ways. 	 E takitaki ne Ieova a tatou mai i te akoako mai e uiga ki ana auala.


As with the first-century congregation in Rome, what is needed to resolve differences today? 	 E pelā mo te mea ne tupu i te fakapotopotoga i Loma i te senitenali muamua, ne a mea e manakogina ke faka‵lei aka ei a kinauga i aso nei?


1, 2. (a) What method of preaching are Jehovah’s Witnesses known for? (b) What will we consider in this article? 	 1, 2. (a) Se a te vaegā talaiga telā e lauiloa i ei a Molimau a Ieova? (e) Ne a mea ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei i te mataupu tenei?


At the same time, those Christians knew that they had the privilege and responsibility of being “God’s fellow workers.” (1 Corinthians 3:6-9) Consequently, in harmony with Jesus’ admonition, they exerted themselves vigorously in the work they were assigned to do.—Luke 13:24. 	 I te taimi foki eiloa tenā ne iloa ei ne Kelisiano me ne maua foki ne latou te tauliaga mo te tiute ke “ga‵lue fakatasi [latou] mō te Atua.” (1 Kolinito 3:6-9) Mai i konā eiloa, ne fakapalele ei olotou mafi o fai te galuega telā ne tuku atu ki a latou, e ‵tusa mo te fakamalosiga a Iesu.—Luka 13:24.


Then, using the children to provide an object lesson, he said: “Truly I say to you, Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a young child will by no means enter into it.”—Mark 10:13-15. 	 I konā foki eiloa, ne fakaaoga ne ia a tama‵liki ke tuku atu ki ana soko se akoakoga tāua, i ana muna: “Ke masaua ne koutou, me ko so se tino e se talia ne ia a te Malo o te Atua e pelā mo se tamaliki, e se mafai lele eiloa o ulu atu ki ei.”—Maleko 10:13-15.


(Luke 4:5, 6) Jesus would not with his literal eyes see all the kingdoms in an instant, but Satan must have felt that the glory of these kingdoms, as presented in a vision, would hold some attraction for Jesus. 	 (Luka 4:5, 6) Ka sē lavea tonu ne Iesu a malo katoa i se taimi toetoe, kae ne manatu aka a Satani me ka fiafia a Iesu ki te ‵malu o malo konei, e pelā mo te mea ne sae mai i se fakaasiga.


What was the basis of the enduring friendship between Ruth and Naomi? 	 Se a te fakavae o te va fakataugasoa tumau o Luta mo Naomi?


4 Some may ask, ‘Does not Jehovah already know all our needs?’ 	 4 Kāti ka fesili mai a nisi tino, ‘E mata, e se iloa ne Ieova a mea katoa kolā e ma‵nako tatou ki ei?’


All these miracles were accomplished through power from the Sovereign Lord Jehovah. 	 Ne fai a vavega katoa konā ona ko te ‵mana mai i te Aliki Sili, ko Ieova.


(Acts 13:2, 3) Jesus had personally called Saul of Tarsus to be His “chosen vessel” to bear His name to the nations; hence, this new impetus to the witnessing work came from Christ, the Leader of the congregation. 	 (Galuega 13:2, 3) Ne taku ne Iesu a Saulo mai Taso ke fai mo Ana “tavini” ke folafola atu Tena igoa ki fenua katoa; tela la, a te fakamalosiga tenei ki te galuega ne maua mai i a Keliso, te Takitaki o te fakapotopotoga.


Do these examples not show that when it comes to mustering up boldness, prayer works? 	 E mata, e se fakaasi mai i fakaakoakoga konei me kafai e fia fakamalosi aka a te loto toa, e tāua eiloa a te faiga o ‵talo?


Jesus was a perfect man. 	 A Iesu ne ‵lei katoatoa.


For example, he could have cleared up many of the medical misconceptions of his day, or he could have advanced human understanding in other sciences. 	 E pelā mo se mea e tasi, ne mafai ne ia o fakatonu aka a manatu ‵se e uke e uiga ki mea fakatokitā i ana aso, io me ne mafai ne ia o fesoasoani atu ke gasolo ki mua te malamalama o tino i nisi mea fakasaienitisi.


What message of hope was Zephaniah inspired to deliver? 3 Yes, Zephaniah delivered Jehovah’s messages of doom. But the prophet was also inspired to include a wonderful message of hope—one that would be very comforting to those who continued to be faithful to Jehovah. 	 Kae ne fakaosofia foki a te pelofeta ke aofia ne ia se fekau o fakamoemoega—se mea telā ne fakamafanafana malosi atu ki tino kolā ne tumau i te fakamaoni ki a Ieova.


(Psalm 91:13) Just as a young lion makes an open, frontal attack, some of our enemies show their opposition openly by passing laws designed to stop our preaching work. 	 (Salamo 91:13) E pelā eiloa mo te tamā leona māfai ko oso tonu atu ki tino, e ‵teke tonu mai ‵tou fili i mua o tino mai te faiga o tulafono ke fakatapu aka i ei a te ‵tou galuega talai.


Why the Holy Spirit Is Not a Person 	 Te pogai e se fai ei te agaga tapu e pelā me se tino


(Read 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, 12.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Kolinito 12:4-6, 12.)


19 Consider another blessing. 	 19 Mafaufau ki te suā fakamanuiaga.


This world’s political, commercial, and religious institutions have never fulfilled the basic human need for peace, prosperity, and health. 	 Ne seki fakataunu aka eiloa ne fakapotopotoga fakapolitiki, fakapisinisi mo fakapotopotoga fakalotu i te lalolagi nei a te manakoga fakavae o tino ko te filemu, te manuia mo te ola ‵lei.


Although they were at one time very active in the disciple-making work, they are now hampered by ill health or the limitations of old age. 	 E tiga eiloa ne loto finafinau latou i se vaitaimi ki te galuega ko te faiga o soko, kae ko se mafai nei ne latou o fai penā ona ko te masaki io me ko te tulaga matua.


What guidance do those who turn to Jehovah’s light receive, in whom do they hope, and what do they cherish? 	 “E Fakatoka ne Koe te Auala ke Gali mō Tagata Amio Lei”


As a local woman selling goods to tourists approached them, she noticed the title What Does the Bible Really Teach? 	 E isi se fafine i te kogā koga tenā e ‵togi atu ne ia ana mea ki tualisi ne fanatu ki a laua, kae ne lavea ne ia te ulutala Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu?


As we gather together with our spiritual brothers and sisters at our meetings and at other times, we find encouragement in their love, their faith, their joy, and their wisdom. 	 I te maopoopo fakatasi o tatou mo ‵tou taina mo tuagane faka-te-agaga i ‵tou fakatasiga mo nisi taimi aka, e maua eiloa ne tatou a fakamalosiga ona ko te lotou a‵lofa, te lotou fakatuanaki, te lotou fia‵fia, mo te lotou ‵poto.


Jehovah is more powerful than the demons. 	 E malosi fakafia atu a Ieova i lō te kau temoni.


Do I air my grievances before a wide audience, hoping to get support from several friends? 	 E mata, e fai atu ne au ki te tokoukega oku taugasoa e uiga ki ei ko te mea ke ‵lago mai ki a au?


We could become so absorbed in the demands of our day-to-day life that we forget just how important the vindication of God’s sovereignty really is. 	 E mafai o aofia malosi tatou i mea masani o te olaga i aso katoa telā e mafai o puli i a tatou a te tāua malosi o te fakamalugaga o te pulega sili a te Atua.


He prayed: “I publicly praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have carefully hidden these things from wise and intellectual ones, and have revealed them to babes.” 	 Ne ‵talo atu a ia, penei: “Toku Tamana, te Aliki o te lagi mo te lalolagi! Au e fakafetai atu ki a koe, i te mea ko fakaasi ne koe ki tino seki akoakogina, a mea kola ne ‵funa ne koe mai tino ‵poto mo tino kola ne a‵koga.”


Think back on the meetings you attended in the last four weeks. 	 Mafaufau la ki fakatasiga ne kau atu koe ki ei i te fa vaiaso ko ‵teka atu nei.


The next day, their sinless Leader will be put to death by his enemies. 	 Kae i te suā aso, a te lotou Takitaki telā e seai sena agasala ka tamate ne ana fili.


What is signified by ‘the light of Jehovah’s face’? 	 Se a te mea ne fakauiga ki ei a te ‘kilo alofa mai o Ieova’?


Imagine that one night you awake to the smell of smoke. 	 Fakaataata i tou mafaufau me e ala aka koe i te po kae e ‵sogi ne koe te ausaga mai se afi.


The Scriptures speak of some who are invited by God to rule as kings in heaven with Jesus Christ. 	 E faipati loa te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki tino kolā e ‵kami ne te Atua ke pule e pelā me ne tupu fakatasi mo Iesu Keliso i te lagi.


True, farmers can produce and transport more food than ever before in history. 	 E tonu, e mafai o fakasoa mai ne tino fai fatoaga a meakai e uke i lō aso mua.


One outstanding gift Jehovah imparts to us is the holy spirit. 	 A te meaalofa tafasili e tasi e tuku mai ne Ieova ki a tatou ko te agaga tapu.


The congregation in Alta, to which they moved, now has 41 publishers. 	 A te fakapotopotoga i Alta telā ne olo atu lāua ki ei, ko nofo nei ki te 41 o tino talai i ei.


See The Watchtower, May 15, 2001, page 27. 	 Ke onoono ki The Watchtower, i a Me 15, 2001, itulau e 27.


(Hebrews 10:1-10; 1 John 2:2) Jesus was the one whose sacrifice fulfilled those prophetic pictures. 	 (Epelu 10:1-10; 1 Ioane 2:2) A Iesu ko te tino telā ne fakataunu eiloa ne ia a ata fakavaloaga konā.


Imagine, then, the power at the disposal of the One who created such heavenly bodies! 	 Ke mafaufau malie aka ki te malosi telā e mafai o fakaaogā ne te Atua ke faite aka ne ia a mea konā i te lagi!


They also kindly offer specific suggestions on how a brother can improve in becoming an ‘example to the flock.’—1 Peter 5:3, 5. 	 E tuku atu foki ne latou mo te atafai a manatu fesoasoani ki te auala e mafai ei o momea aka te lotou fai mo fai se “fakaakoakoga ki te lafu mamoe.”—1 Petelu 5:3, 5.


What can we say about the way God would have ruled if Adam and Eve had not sinned? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o fai atu ne tatou e uiga ki te auala e pule mai ei te Atua moi ne seki agasala a Atamu mo Eva?


16 Another example is that of Elizabeth. Beginning at age seven and throughout her years in elementary school, this young girl invited her teachers to the Kingdom Hall whenever she had an assignment in the Theocratic Ministry School. 	 I te taimi ko fitu ei ana tausaga mo tausaga katoa kolā ne kau atu ei a ia ki te akoga lasaga muamua, ne ‵kami faeloa ne ia tena faiakoga ke fanatu ki te Kingdom Hall i so se taimi e fai ei sena tofiga i te Akoga mō Tino Talai.


Notice that the account states just “wise men,” not “three wise men,” and that they first traveled from the east to Jerusalem, not to the birth city of Jesus, Bethlehem. 	 Ke tuku i tou mafaufau me ne fai mai a te tala me ko “tagata ‵Poto,” kae se ko te “tokotolu tagata ‵poto,” kae ne faima‵laga muamua atu foki latou mai te saegala o olo ki Ielusalema, kae se ki te fakai telā ne fanau ei a Iesu, ko Petelema.


“He that is walking with wise persons will become wise,” states the Bible, “but he that is having dealings with the stupid ones will fare badly.”—Proverbs 13:20. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Kauga ki tino ‵poto kae ka poto foki koe. Kafai e kauga koe ki tino va‵lea kae ka sē aogā koe.”—Faataoto 13:20.


Would you have been saddened when you saw the ruined buildings overgrown with weeds? 	 E mata, ka fanoanoa koe i te taimi ne lavea ne koe a fale ne fakamaofagina ko ‵solo i ei a mouku?


How comforting it is to know that Jehovah not only sees a trialsome situation we may be facing but also understands its effect on us! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te fakamafanafana mai ke iloa atu me e se gata fua i te lavea ne Ieova o ‵tou fakalavelave faiga‵ta kae e malamalama foki a ia i mea e mafai o ‵tupu ki a tatou!


“Let fornication and uncleanness of every sort or greediness not even be mentioned among you.”—5:3. 	 “Ke mo a eiloa e toe sae mai i a koutou se pati e uiga ki amioga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau mo so se vaega o amioga lai‵lai katoa io me ko te kaimanako.”—5:3.


When we are weighed down with the burden of sin, are we not relieved to read that “the blood of Jesus . . . cleanses us from all sin”? (1 John 1:7) And if our heart continues to condemn us, do we not get a lump in our throat and tears of gratitude in our eyes when we read that “God is greater than our hearts”? (1 John 3:20) John alone wrote that “God is love.” (1 John 4:8, 16) His second and third letters commend Christians who continue “walking in the truth.”—2 John 4; 3 John 3, 4. 	 Kafai ko tō ‵mafa i luga i a tatou a pokotiaga o te agasala, e a, e mata e se fakamafanafana mai ki a tatou ke iloa atu me i te “toto o tena Tama ko Iesu ka faka‵ma ne ia tatou mai i agasala katoa”? (1 Ioa. 1:7) Kae kafai koi tumau o taku fakamasei eiloa ne tatou a tatou i ‵tou loto, e a, e se maua ne tatou se fakatapūga mo te loto fakafetai māfai e fai‵tau tatou ki fakamunaga konei me “sili atu a te Atua i ‵tou loto”? (1 Ioa. 3:20) Ko Ioane fua tokotasi ne tusi mai me i te “Atua ko te alofa.” (1 Ioa. 4:8, 16) A te lua mo te tolu o ana tusi ne fakamālō atu a ia ki Kelisiano kolā koi tumau eiloa i te “sa‵sale i te munatonu.” —2 Ioa. 4; 3 Ioa. 3, 4.


It may be fear of standing out or of possibly sounding unpleasant to others. 	 Kāti ko te manavase i te mea ma to maluga io me māfai e ‵tagi sē ‵lei olotou leo ki nisi tino.


Animal flesh was not a part of man’s diet prior to the Flood. 	 Mai mua o te lolo ne seki ‵kai a tino ki ‵kano o manu.


Then after moving on, we would return and call on those in the area where we had been parked. 	 Kae mai tua o te ga‵sue atu ki te suā koga, ne toe ‵foki mai matou o āsi atu ki tino i te koga telā ne fakatu i ei te motou fale.


Some have even become slaves to riches.—Matt. 6:24. 	 Ko oti foki ne pologa a nisi tino ki koloa.—Mataio 6:24.


However, Jehovah wants his people to go beyond not telling outright lies. 	 Tela la, e manako a Ieova ke mo a eiloa e taku atu se tamā loi.


They are thrilled to be able to sing along with the grown-ups. 	 E fia‵fia malosi latou ke mafai o usu pese fakatasi mo tino mā‵tua.


In what ways can you show your appreciation for what Jehovah has done to deliver you? 	 Ne a auala e mafai o fakaasi atu i ei tou loto fakafetai ki mea ko oti ne fai ne Ieova mō koe?


Peter made adjustments, perceiving that it was God’s will that people of all nations become part of the Christian congregation. 	 Ne fai ne Petelu a fakamafuli‵fuliga, ona ko tena iloaga me ko te loto eiloa o te Atua ke fai a tino o fenua katoa mo fai ne vaega o te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


After they were rescued, do you think they would unappreciatively complain about again enjoying air in abundance? 	 Kafai ko oti ne ‵to aka latou ki luga, e mata, ka sē loto fakafetai latou ki te ea telā ko toe ma‵nava latou ki ei?


In time, portions of the Bible were translated into other common languages, such as Syriac, Gothic, and Latin. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne ‵fuli ei a vaega o te Tusi Tapu ki nisi ‵gana aka kolā e fakaaoga, pelā mo te ‵gana Sulia, Goth, mo te ‵gana Latina.


We can enjoy life without a morbid fear of this enemy hovering in the background. 	 E mafai eiloa o fia‵fia tatou i te olaga e aunoa mo te ma‵taku ki te fili tenei.


(John 7:32, 45, 46) One of Jesus’ masterful discourses was the Sermon on the Mount. 	 (Ioane 7:32, 45, 46) E aofia i lauga takutakua a Iesu ko te Lauga i luga i te mauga.


Her words suggest that she may have had in mind the promise Jehovah made in the garden, foretelling that a certain woman would produce a “seed” that would one day destroy the wicked one who had led Adam and Eve astray. 	 E fakaasi mai i ana pati me kāti ne mafaufau a ia ki te folafolaga telā ne fai ne Ieova i loto i te fatoaga, me ka isi se “fanau” a te fafine telā ka fakaseai ne ia te tino masei telā ne takitaki ‵se ne ia a Atamu mo Eva.


Even a short walk is better than no walk at all. 	 Ke oko ki te ola i se olaga toetoe e ‵lei atu i lō te se ola eiloa.


ENCOURAGE A POSITIVE SPIRIT 	 FAKAMALOSI AKA SE AGAGA TONU


Such good work brings praise to Jehovah God and is evidence of our “godly devotion [that] is beneficial for all things.”—1 Timothy 4:8. 	 E avatu ne vaegā galuega ‵lei konā a tavaega ki a Ieova te Atua kae e fakamaoni mai i ei me e “sili atu eiloa i te aoga o fakamalosiga faka te agaga i feitu katoa.”—1 Timoteo 4:8.


For Those Loving Jehovah, “There Is No Stumbling Block” 	 Mō Latou Kolā e A‵lofa ki a Ieova, “E Seai se Mea e ‵Siga i ei”


8, 9. (a) In what way were the Israelites a holy people? (b) How did Jehovah impress on the Israelites the principle of sacredness? 	 8, 9. (a) Se a te auala ne fai ei a tino Isalaelu e pelā me ne tino tapu? (e) Ne faka‵mafa atu pefea ne Ieova ki te kau Isalaelu a te akoakoga fakavae e uiga ki te ‵malu?


If we are not to be caught off guard by this declaration, we need to “stay awake and keep our senses.” (1 Thess. 5:6) To help us stay awake spiritually, let us briefly review events that have set the stage for this noteworthy proclamation. 	 Ko te mea ke sē ‵po aka tatou ne te faka‵pulaga tenei, e manakogina “ke ala faeloa tatou kae tausi ‵tou mafaufau ke ‵lei.” (1 Tesa. 5:6) Ko te mea ke ala faeloa tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga, ke toe onoono malie aka tatou ki mea ‵tupu kolā ne ‵tala mai i ei te auala ki te kalaga tāua tenei.


No, Joshua was not from the royal line of David and thus did not qualify to be king. 	 Ikai, a Iosua ne seki vau mai te lainā tupu o Tavita kae ne seki ‵tau o fai a ia mo fai te tupu.


Of what does the raising up of “seven shepherds, yes, eight dukes” assure us? 	 Se a te mea e fakatalitonu mai ki a tatou e uiga ki te faka‵sopoakaga o “tausi mamoe e tokofitu, mo aliki sili e tokovalu”?


Walk as Though “Seeing the One Who Is Invisible” 	 Ke Sasale e Pelā Eiloa me e Lavea ne Koe “te Atua Telā e se Mafai o Matea”


What should be our determination? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne tatou?


A few years ago, one could not see such images without venturing into places featuring immoral entertainment. 	 I nāi tausaga ko ‵teka, e faigata o lavea atu a vaegā ata penā e aunoa mo te fanatu ki nisi koga kolā e fai i ei a vaegā fakafiafiaga ma‵sei penā.


Stunned, he listened as Nathan rendered Jehovah’s inescapable judgment. 	 Ona ko te poi, ne fakalogologo a ia ki te fakamasinoga a Ieova ne fai atu ne Natano.


Evidently, many who disapprove of prejudice fail to recognize it in themselves. 	 E fakaasi manino mai i ei me i te tokoukega o tino kolā e se talia ne latou a te uiga fakailoga tino, e se matea ne latou a te uiga tenā i a latou eiloa.


Do not passively allow others to mold your thinking. 	 Ke mo a ma talia ne koe ou mafaufauga ke ‵taki ne nisi tino.


Was it fate that things turned out that way? 	 E mata, ko oti eiloa ne fakaiku aka mai te kamataga ke oko atu lāua ki se tulaga penā?


Jesus also described the willingness of parents “to give good gifts” to their children. 	 Ne fakamatala atu foki ne Iesu a te loto fia‵fia o mātua ke “tuku atu a mea ‵lei” ki olotou tama‵liki.


But I hope soon to see people from all nations united in true worship. 	 Kae e fakamoemoe au i se taimi pili mai mua nei ke lavea atu a tino mai atufenua katoa e ‵kau fakatasi i te tapuakiga tonu.


(Acts 15:1, 5) These were momentous questions. 	 (Galuega 15:1, 5) Konei la a fesili tāua ‵ki.


6 One type of breastplate worn by a Roman soldier in the first century consisted of overlapping horizontal strips of iron. 	 6 A te vaega e tasi o te ufi fatafata telā ne pei ne se sotia Loma i te senitenali muamua ne faite ki fiti kolā e fakamoe fakaseke‵seke.


(Philippians 3:17-19) It has happened to some in our time. 	 (Filipi 3:17-19) Ko oti foki ne tupu ki nisi tino i ‵tou taimi nei.


He flatly refused, stating that he was a Jew.—Esther 3:3, 4. 	 Ne fakaasi ‵tonu atu tena ‵teke ki te mea tenā, mai te fakailoa atu i a ia se tino Iutaia.—Eseta 3:3, 4.


20 Of the three questions in this discussion, the answer to this last one is the simplest. 	 20 Mai fesili konei e tolu i te mataupu tenei, ko te tali ki te ‵toe fesili tenei ko te ‵toe tali faigofie eiloa.


Let’s just be happy giving people the good news and leave the judging to Jehovah.” 	 Ke fia‵fia fua tāua i te tuku atu o te tala ‵lei ki tino kae tuku loa te fakamasinoga ki a Ieova.”


Satan claims that no one serves God out of a willing heart. 	 E ‵losi mai a Satani me e seai se tino e tavini atu ki te Atua mo tena loto kātoa.


15 Read Matthew 25:31-40. 	 15 Faitau te Mataio 25:31- 40.


This eagle plucks off the top of the young shoots by replacing King Jehoiachin of Judah with Zedekiah. 	 Ne unu ne te aeto tenei te moe o somo konei mai te suiga ne ia o te tupu o Iuta ko Ieoiakini ki a Setekaia.


What steps are involved in coming to know God and being known by him? 	 Ne a mea e aofia i te iloa ne tatou te Atua mo te iloa ne ia tatou?


• What kinds of individuals are represented by the four different types of soil mentioned by Jesus? 	 • Ne a vaegā tino kolā e fakaata mai i laukele kese‵kese e fa kolā ne taku mai ne Iesu?


Comfort to a People in Distress 5. 	 Fakamafanafanaga mō Tino Loto Māfatia


How precise was this prophecy? 	 E pefea te ‵tonu o te valoaga tenei?


When the blade sprouted and produced fruit, then the weeds appeared also. 	 Ne ola ake lakau, ko ‵fua mai kae ‵sae ake foki mo mouku.


Working Together With God—A Cause for Rejoicing, Jan. 	 A te Ga‵lue Fakatasi mo te Atua—Ko te Pogai o te Fiafia, Ianu.


What lessons do we learn from what happened to Moses? 	 Ne a akoakoga e tauloto ne tatou mai te mea ne tupu ki a Mose?


How can you benefit from examining your priorities? 	 E mafai pefea o maua ne koe a mea aoga mai i te iloiloga o mea kolā e fakamuamua ne koe?


(Exodus 29:9) Many of Aaron’s male descendants served as priests, but only relatively few as high priests. 	 (Esoto 29:9) A te tokoukega o tagata mai te gafa o Alona ne tavini atu e pelā me ne faitaulaga, kae ne nai tino eiloa ne tavini e pelā me ne faitaulaga sili.


Thereafter, Christ’s 144,000 fellow kings and priests will continue to liberate mankind by progressively applying the benefits of the ransom sacrifice until Adamic sin and imperfection have been fully erased. 	 Mai te taimi tenā o fano ki mua, ka fakaaoga ne tupu mo faitaulaga e toko 144,000 a te taulaga togiola ke aoga ki tino ke oko eiloa ki te taimi e fakasaoloto kātoatoa ei a tino mai te agasala mo te sē ‵lei kātoatoa.


(1 Peter 4:14) The good news of Jehovah’s established Kingdom is being proclaimed worldwide. 	 (1 Petelu 4:14) Ko folafola atu nei i te lalolagi kātoa a te tala ‵lei o te Malo o Ieova telā ko oti ne fakatu aka.


The first article explains what it means to strip off the old personality and why doing so is urgent. 	 E fakamatala mai i te mataupu muamua a te auala ke tapale keatea a uiga mua mo te pogai e tāua ‵ki ei ke fai penā.


13 Perhaps you yearn to conduct a Bible study but have not been able to do so. 	 E faigata ke maua a tino fia‵fia i nisi fenua.


(Read 1 Corinthians 2:10.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Kolinito 2:10.)


Welcome News! 	 Se Tala Fakafiafia!


To Our Readers (Watchtower magazine), 1/1 	 Ki ‵Tou Tino Fai‵tau (mekesini ko Te Faleleoleo Maluga), 1/1


How would the apostles have understood the meaning of the emblems? 	 Ne malamalama pefea a apositolo i pati a Iesu e uiga ki te falaoa mo te uaina?


(Mark 10:18-27; Luke 18:18-23) How is salvation possible? 	 (Maleko 10:18-27; Luka 18:18-23) E mafai pefea o maua te fakaolataga?


Are There Unrighteous Ones in Sheol? 	 E Mata, e Isi ne Tino Amio sē ‵Tonu i Seoli?


He can fashion new bodies for those resurrected. 	 E mafai o faite ne ia a foitino ‵fou mo tino kolā ka toe‵tu mai.


Between the gathering in heaven mentioned at Job 1:6 and the one described at Job 2:1, an unspecified period of time passed, during which Job was cruelly put to the test. 	 A te va o te taimi ne maopoopo ei i te lagi, e pelā mo te mea ne taku mai i te Iopu 1:6, mo te fakamatalaga mai i te Iopu 2:1, ne teka atu se vaitaimi telā ne tofotofogina ei a Iopu i se auala masei ‵ki.


Jehovah’s Witnesses appreciate efforts to provide quality medical care, and they weigh the risk/benefit ratio of any treatment. 	 E talia mo te loto fakafetai ne Molimau a Ieova a taumafaiga fakatokita katoa, kae panaki tonu mo latou a mea fakama‵taku/mea aogā kolā e iku mai i togafiti konā.


He, in turn, studied the Bible with a number of deaf individuals, including a childhood friend. 	 Ona ko te mea tenā, ne fai foki ne ia a akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu a nisi tino ‵tuli, e aofia i ei tena taugasoa telā ne ‵tupu tasi aka laua.


What wise counsel is found at Proverbs 5:18-20? 	 Se a te manatu tāua e maua i te Faataoto 5:18-20?


“I found myself struggling to remain chaste,” she admits, “because it is flattering when someone of the opposite sex takes notice of you.” 	 “Ne kausaki malosi eiloa au ke tumau au i te ‵ma,” ko ana pati, “me e fakalatagofie koe māfai e isi se tagata e fiafai ki a koe.”


There is no indication that Judas’ remorse was true repentance. 	 E seai se mea e fakaasi mai me i te fanoanoa o Iuta ko te salamo tonu.


(Ge 24 Verses 12, 27) And the disciple James says that Abraham was “declared righteous” and “came to be called ‘Jehovah’s friend.’” 	 (Fuaiupu e 12, 27) Kae ne fai mai foki a te soko ko Iakopo me ne “takuamiotonugina Apelaamo” kae “ne takua ei a ia se taugasoa foki o te Atua.”


[Picture on page 10] 	 Se a te mea e faka‵pau ki ei ne te faisalamo a te afe tausaga o te olaga o tino? 10.


12 If a person becomes attached to his possessions as that wealthy young man did, they could become a barrier to his serving Jehovah wholeheartedly. 	 12 Kafai ko tō lasi te fakatāua ne se tino ana kope e pelā mo te tamataene maukoloa tenā, e mafai o fai pelā me se mea e faka‵lave atu ei ki tena taviniga ki a Ieova mo te loto kātoa.


(John 1:29) The world of mankind whose sins are taken away includes not only the living but also the dead. 	 (Ioane 1:29) E aofia i tino kolā ka fakamagalo olotou agasala, ko tino ola mo tino ‵mate.


However, the Gospel of Luke was intended for people of all nations. 	 Kae, ko te Evagelia a Luka ne tusi mō tino o fenua katoa.


What can we do to show our appreciation for that undeserved kindness of God? 	 Ne a mea e mafai ne tatou o fai ke fakaasi atu ei te ‵tou loto fakafetai mō te alofa tauanoa tenā o te Atua?


(Read Matthew 2:16-18.) 	 (Faitau te Mataio 2:16-18.)


Christian faith stems from the fact that Jehovah is “the faithful God,” who always does what he promises.—Deut. 7:9. 	 A te fakatuanaki faka-Kelisiano e fakavae ki te manatu tonu i a Ieova ko te Atua “fakamaoni” telā e fakataunu faeloa ne ia ana folafolaga.—Teu. 7:9.


(Hebrews 11:1–12:2) Recall, for example, his final testimony before Pontius Pilate. 	 (Epelu 11:1–12:2, NW) Ia, ke masaua a te ‵toe molimauatuga telā ne avatu ne ia ki a Ponitio Pilato.


16-18. (a) Are all anointed ones involved with presenting new spiritual truths? 	 16-18. (a) E mata, e aofia a tino fakaekegina katoa i te tukumaiga o muna‵tonu ‵fou faka-te-agaga?


But all of Jehovah’s servants—including Bethelites—are imperfect. 	 Kae ko tavini katoa a Ieova, e aofia i ei a latou kolā e ga‵lue i te Peteli, ne tino sē ‵lei katoatoa.


10. (a) Why should Jesus’ parents have known where to find him? (b) What fine example did Jesus provide for children? 	 10. (a) Kaia ne ‵tau ei o iloa ne mātua o Iesu a te koga ne nofo atu ei a ia? (e) Se a te fakaakoakoga gali ne tuku mai ne Iesu mō tama‵liki?


We can widen out to include people whom we do not even know. 	 E mafai foki o fakamasani atu tatou ki tino kolā e se iloa ne tatou.


Whatever form it takes, peer pressure is difficult to face. 	 Faitalia me se a te vaegā fakamalosiga, se mea faigata ke fakafesagai atu ki taugasoa.


It is the rage that boils within that threatens to erupt in an outburst of hurtful speech. 	 Ko te kaitaua e ‵ka i loto i te tino telā e fai ne ia ke ‵puna mai a pati faka‵mae loto.


11 Those who ridicule the divine warnings sounded by God’s modern-day servants should realize what failure to heed the warnings will mean. 	 11 E ‵tau o iloa ne tino kolā e fakatauemu atu ki faka‵pulaga a te Atua kolā e folafola atu ne ana tavini i aso nei a te uiga o te sē fakalogo ki faka‵pulaga konā.


Instead of humbly saying, “I’m sorry; please forgive me,” the proud person makes excuses. 	 I lō te fai atu mo te loto maulalo, “Au ko ‵se; fakamolemole fakamagalo mai au,” e fai ne te tino fakamatamata a fakamasakoga.


The love he has inspired, the solace he has given, the good he has engendered, the hope and joy he has kindled—all that is unequalled in human history. 	 Ko te alofa ne fakaosofia ne ia, ko fakamafanafanaga ne tuku mai ne ia, ko mea ‵lei ne fai ne ia, ko te fakamoemoega mo te fiafia ne fakamalosi aka ne ia—i mea katoa konei, e seai eiloa sena nafa.


Since the issue of June 1, 1883, this magazine has identified him as none other than Satan the Devil. 	 Talu mai te ‵lomiga i a Iuni 1, 1883, ne fakamatala mai ne te mekesini tenei a ia me ko Satani te Tiapolo.


The problems of population growth, resource limitation, environmental pollution, and widespread poverty are already upon us and have to be grappled with as a matter of urgency.” 	 Ko taotaomaki mai nei a fakalavelave pelā mo te gasolo o tokouke atu a tino, ko se lava a mea ke ola ei tatou, te fakalailaiga o ‵tou fenua, mo te ma‵tiva o tino valevale. Kae e ‵tau o ‵saga fakavave atu tatou ki mea konā.”


Why could Peter’s audience understand his statements about a prophet greater than Moses? 	 Kaia ne mafai ei o malamalama a tino fakalogo‵logo a Petelu i ana pati e uiga ki se pelofeta telā e sili atu i a Mose?


They have simply obeyed the command of Jesus: “As you go, preach.” 	 Ne faka‵logo loa latou ki te fakatonuga a Iesu: “Olo o folafola atu.”


11 The apostle Paul wrote: “Become kind to one another, tenderly compassionate, freely forgiving one another just as God also by Christ freely forgave you.” 	 11 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Paulo: “E ‵tau mo koutou o fakatau a‵lofa kae fakatau atafai; ke fakatau fakamagalo foki koutou, e pelā eiloa mo te Atua ko oti ne fakamagalo ne ia koutou i a Keliso.”


He derives strength and guidance from Jehovah as he shepherds his “little flock” and the “other sheep.” 	 Ne maua ne ia te malosi mo te takitakiga a Ieova i te taimi e tausi atu ei ki tena “lafu foliki” mo ana ‘nisi mamoe.’


13 Yes, all of us should endeavor to look out for the interests of others, offering a “consolation of love,” “spiritual fellowship,” and “tender affection and compassion” to encourage our brothers and sisters. 	 13 E tonu, a tatou katoa loa e taumafai malosi o onoono ki manakoga o nisi tino, mai te mauaga o “fakamafanafanaga ona ko te alofa,” mo te “amanaia te suā tino ki te suā tino,” te “alofa mo te atafai” o fakama‵losi atu ki ‵tou taina mo tuagane.


What is Jesus’ relationship to the congregation of God? 	 Se a te fesokotakiga o Iesu ki te fakapotopotoga a te Atua?


Adam and Eve followed Satan, breaking their tie with their Maker. 	 Ne tau‵tali atu a Atamu mo Eva ki a Satani, telā ne fakagata ei te lā sokoga ki te Tino ne faite ne ia lāua.


19 After some 6,000 years of human misery, Satan’s world is coming to its end. 	 19 Mai tua o se 6,000 tausaga ne logo‵mae ei a tino, ko pilipili atu eiloa te lalolagi a Satani ki tena gataga.


[Picture on page 12] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 26]


Definitely, it was our parents’ fine example and their teaching us under all circumstances that helped us to decide to enter the full-time ministry. 	 E mautinoa eiloa, ne fesoasoani mai te fakaakoakoga ‵lei a mā mātua mo te lotou akoako mai i taimi katoa ke fakaiku aka ne maua ke ga‵lue tumau i te galuega talai.


When we use our speech to heal, we help to preserve “the uniting bond of peace” in our congregation.—Read Ephesians 4:1-3. 	 Kafai e fakaaoga ne tatou a ‵tou pati ke fakama‵losi aka ei a nisi tino, e fesoasoani atu eiloa tatou ke fakatumau a te “fusi o te filemu” i ‵tou fakapotopotoga.—Faitau te Efeso 4:1-3.


Explain what Jesus said, as recorded at Matthew 19:9. 	 Fakamatala mai a pati a Iesu i te Mataio 19:9.


Though most people would readily agree that life as promised and described in the Bible is truly desirable, for various reasons many find the idea of living forever difficult to comprehend. 	 E tiga eiloa ko oti ne talia ne te tokoukega a te olaga telā ne folafola kae fakamatala mai i te Tusi Tapu, e isi ne pogai e faigata ei ki te tokoukega o nisi tino ke malamalama i te manatu ke ola ki te se-gata-mai.


See The Watchtower, August 15, 2011, pages 6-7 and Our Kingdom Ministry, January 2011, pages 3-6. 	 Ke onoono ki Te ‵Tou Galuega Talai, Ianuali 2011, itulau e 3-6.


What did she find? 	 Ne a ana mea ne maua?


• What factors make the resurrection hope a certainty? 	 • Ne a mea kolā e fai ei te fakamoemoega e uiga ki te toetu mo fai se mea mautinoa?


Do not be like a man who ‘looks at his natural face in a mirror and immediately forgets what sort of man he is.’ 	 Ke mo a ma fai koe pelā me se tagata telā e “onoono fua ki ona foliga [i te kilo], kae kafai e fano keatea mai i ei, puli fakavave ei i a ia me pefea ona foliga.”


(Psalm 139:14) As you appreciatively examine the wisdom of God evident in creation, your faith in his ability to provide you with sound guidance will surely grow. 	 (Salamo 139:14, NW) I au sukesukega e fai mo te fiafia e uiga ki te poto o te Atua telā e fakaasi mai i ana mea ne faite, ka gasolo atu ei o talitonu malosi koe e uiga ki tena mafai o tuku mai a fakatakitakiga aogā.


What else did Jonah do? 	 Ne a foki a nisi mea ne fai ne Iona?


Some find satisfaction in a career, a sport, or a hobby. 	 E maua ne nisi tino a te lotomalie i se galuega ‵togi, se tafaoga, io me se mea e fia‵fia malosi latou ki ei.


On the other hand, if your mate was previously married, you may resent it if your mate often talks about that marriage. 	 I te suā feitu, kafai tau avaga ko oti ne avaga muamua, kāti e ita fakamoemoe koe māfai e faipati faeloa tau avaga e uiga ki ei.


The widow’s trust moved her to support the existing arrangement for true worship. 	 Ne fai ne te loto talitonu o te fafine tenei ke ‵lago atu a ia ki fakatokaga mō te tapuakiga tonu.


17. Why should we view the Bible as having a message for all? 	 17 E mata, e ‵tonu a fakaikuga a tino sukesuke konei?


5 Jesus grew up to be a happy adult. 	 5 Ne tupu aka a Iesu e pelā me se tamaliki fiafia.


She was so touched by that commendation that she never again spoke of leaving the traveling work. 	 Ne otia malosi tou fafine i pati fakamālō konā kae ne seki toe faipati mai eiloa a ia ke tiaki te ma galuega.


MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS: 	 MEA ‵TUPU:


That would especially be a risk for a person tending to be confident in his own conclusions even when these contradict what Jehovah’s organization is teaching. 	 E sili atu te faigata o te mea tenā māfai e talitonu se tino ki ana fakaikuga totino faitalia me e fe‵paki a mea konei mo te mea telā e akoako atu ne te fakapotopotoga a Ieova.


The first man, Adam, lived for centuries. 	 A te tagata muamua ko Atamu, ne ola i senitenali e uke.


As regards the remaining ones of Israel, they will do no unrighteousness, nor speak a lie, nor will there be found in their mouths a tricky tongue; for they themselves will feed and actually lie stretched out, and there will be no one making them tremble.” 	 A tino Isalaelu kola e ‵sao mai ka fai ne latou mea tonu ki so se tino, ka se pati ‵loi io me taumafai o fakaloiloi a tino. Ka manuia kae nofo ‵lei latou, kae ko se ma‵taku foki ki so se tino.”


This helps me to hold firmly to God’s organization.”—John 6:68. 	 E fesoasoani mai te mea tenei ke taofi ‵mau au ki te fakapotopotoga a te Atua.—Ioane 6:68.


She also revealed a vital fact: Her people had lost heart and were terrified of the invaders. 	 Ne fakaasi atu foki ne ia se manatu tonu tāua: Ko loto vāi‵vai ana tino kae ko ma‵taku foki i tino kolā ka taua atu.


When death strikes, a happy family may be overwhelmed with sadness. 	 Kafai ko oko mai te mate, e mafai eiloa o fanoanoa malosi se kāiga fiafia.


He trusts that he will reap. 	 E talitonu a ia me ka tau ne ia a fuataga.


“I did not learn to forgive. 	 “Ne seki tauloto ne au te uiga ke fakamagalo atu.


These examples illustrate how the Israelites compromised by mixing the pure worship of Jehovah God with shameful pagan practices. 	 E fakaasi mai i fakaakoakoga konei a te gutugutulua o te kau Isalaelu mai te palu tasi ne latou o te tapuakiga ‵mā ki a Ieova te Atua mo faifaiga fapaupau matagā.


• In what ways did Jesus make use of events that were known to his hearers? 	 E fakaasi mai pefea ne te tala fakauiga a Iesu ki saito mo mouku tena masani ki mea ne fai sāle ne tino o te fenua tenā?


Realizing that prison bars had not destroyed her faith, her interrogators told her: “We cannot release you; you have not changed.” 	 Ko iloa ne tino kolā ne fai olotou fesili tofotofo ki a ia me e se mafai o fakaseai tena fakatuanaki i loto i te falepuipui, olotou muna: “E se mafai ne matou o fakasaoloto koe; me ne seki ‵fuli eiloa ou uiga.”


So despite living in stressful times, we can develop true and lasting joy as we acquire holy spirit by means of prayer, study, and meditation on Jehovah’s Word. 	 Faitalia me ola tatou i te taimi faigata tenei, e mafai o ati aka ne tatou te fiafia tonu kae seai se gataga mai te ‵talo atu ki te agaga tapu, fai a sukesukega, kae mafaufau ‵loto ki te Muna a Ieova.


What was the effect? 	 Se a te ikuga?


8 What does this illustration show about the reason why we pray persistently? 	 8 Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i te tala fakatusa tenei e uiga ki te pogai e ‵talo ‵soko atu ei tatou?


Appropriately, God’s Word tells us: “The fear of Jehovah is the start of wisdom.”—Proverbs 9:10. 	 Tenā te pogai e fai mai te Muna a te Atua ki a tatou: “A te mataku ki a Ieova ko te kamataga o te poto.”—Faataoto 9:10, NW.


He studied every day, made many changes, and was soon baptized. 	 Ne fai tena akoga i aso katoa, ne fai a fakama‵fuliga e uke ki tena olaga kae ne papatiso ei fakamuli.


Their situation in this system would be that of “aliens and temporary residents.”—1 Pet. 2:11. 	 A te lotou tulaga i te olaga tenei, a latou “ne fakaa‵lofa kolā e se ‵nofo mau i te lalolagi.”—1 Petelu 2:11.