(See the box on page 9.) 	 (Ke onoono ki te pokisi i te itulau e 21.)


For a time, he even thought that Jehovah had abandoned him. 	 Ne mafaufau foki a ia i se taimi me ko oti ne tiakina a ia ne Ieova.


Even though Jehovah is the Supreme One, what has he invited others to do? 	 E tiga eiloa a Ieova ko te Atua Tafasili i te Maluga, se a te ‵kamiga ne tuku atu ne ia ki nisi tino?


As Jehovah’s servants, we also get tired, for our life of godly devotion calls for vigorous exertion. 	 E pelā me ne tavini a Ieova e vāi‵vāi foki a tatou ona ko te mea e aofia i te olaga tukugina atu ki te Atua a gasue‵suega e uke.


And will there ever be a time when all mankind will live in harmony with the Golden Rule? 	 E mata, ka isi se taimi telā ka mafai ei o ola a te tokoukega o tino e ‵tusa mo te akoakoga e uiga ki te atafai ki nisi tino?


Regardless of what others do, we must have faith that is strong enough to turn aside these “burning missiles.” 	 Faitalia a mea e fai ne nisi tino, e ‵tau o maua ne tatou te fakatuanaki telā e malosi ‵lei ke ‵teke atu a “matasana ‵ka” konei.


“Even when David was on the run, living in and out of caves, Jehovah always sustained him. 	 “Ke oko foki ki te taimi ne tele ei a Tavita o nofo i loto i ana, ne tausi faeloa a ia ne Ieova.


10 Jesus ended his consideration of the ninth happiness by saying: “Rejoice . . . , for in that way they persecuted the prophets prior to you.” 	 10 Ne fakaoti ne Iesu ana pati e uiga ki te iva o vaegā fiafia penei: “Ke ‵lifu kae ke fia‵fia foki koutou . . . , i te mea ne penā foki eiloa o fakasauā ki pelofeta ne muamua i a koutou.”


A dead man comes to life.—2 Kings 13:20, 21 	 Ne toe ola mai se tino mate.—2 Tupu 13:20, 21


Now, by means of the contributions of many and “an equalizing” of finances, Jehovah’s organization has sponsored the translation and distribution of Bibles to each member of the family as well as to spiritually hungry Bible students. 	 Nei la, e auala i meaalofa a tino e tokouke mo te “faifaiga paleni” o mea tau tupe, ko oti ne ofo atu ne te fakapotopotoga saukātoa a Ieova ke ‵fuli kae tufatufa atu a ‵kopi o te Tusi Tapu e aunoa mo se ‵togi ki tino taki tokotasi i te kāiga e pelā foki mo a‵koga faka-te-Tusi Tapu kolā e fia‵kai i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


We had to care for a family. 	 Ne ‵tau o tausi atu māua ki te mā kāiga.


13 Continuing his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said: “Happy are the merciful, since they will be shown mercy.” 	 13 I te faka‵sokoatuga o tena Lauga i Luga i te Mauga, ne fai mai a Iesu: “Amutia io me fia‵fia a latou kolā e a‵lofa atu io me e a‵lofa fakamagalo: me a‵lofagina io me e fakamagalogina latou.”


(Proverbs 2:6) Jehovah freely and generously gives wisdom, knowledge, and discernment to anyone who is willing to search for them. 	 (Faataoto 2:6) E tuku mai ne Ieova i te loto fiafia mo te kaimalie a te poto, te iloaga, mo te malamalama ki so se tino telā e ‵sala ki ei mo te loto finafinau.


How has Jesus proved to be a loving shepherd? 	 Ne fai pefea a Iesu mo fai se tausi mamoe alofa?


Michael, Emmanuel’s five-year-old brother, also asked for a box. 	 Ne fakamolemole atu foki a Mikaele, te taina foliki o Emanuela telā ko lima ana tausaga ki se pokisi.


How are we personally reacting to that acceleration? 	 E pefea ‵tou kilokiloga taki tokotasi ki te gasoloakaga fakavave tenei?


(Col. 3:9, 10) It is therefore unrealistic to expect that after baptism—or even after many years in the truth—we will no longer make mistakes, experience setbacks, or be troubled with wrong motives and inclinations. 	 (Ko. 3:9, 10) Tela la, e se ‵tau o fakamoe‵moe tatou me mai tua o te papatisoga— io me mai tua ifo foki eiloa o te fia o tausaga i te munatonu—ka se toe ai ne mea ‵se e fai ne tatou, toe ‵foki ki mea mua ne fai ne tatou, io me fakavāivāi ne lagonaga mo manakoga ‵se.


How would the Bible’s precious treasures be unlocked for them?—Prov. 2:1-5. 	 Ne seki mafai pefea o ‵funa aka a koloa tāua mai te Tusi Tapu?—Faata. 2:1-5.


He or she also suffers the effects of inherited imperfection. 	 E maua foki ne ia te tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa.


3 Because we love the Bible, we also love our Bible-based publications. 	 3 Ona ko te mea e fia‵fia malosi tatou ki te Tusi Tapu, e fia‵fia foki tatou ki tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


Rather than take offense at not being invited, an understanding Christian may lovingly send a message to congratulate the couple and wish them Jehovah’s blessing. 	 E se ‵tau o loto masei te Kelisiano malamalama me ne seki ‵kami a ia, kae kāti ka avatu ne ia se fekau e fakamālō atu ei ki te tauavaga kae fai atu me e manako a ia ke fakamanuia atu a Ieova ki a laua.


(Isaiah 54:13) Because they love God and their brothers, it would be inconceivable for them to take up arms against fellow Christians—or anyone else—in other lands. 	 (Isaia 54:13) Ona ko te lotou a‵lofa ki te Atua mo olotou taina, se mea faigata ki a latou ke fakaaogā a meatau o taua atu ki olotou taina Kelisiano—io me ko so se tino—i nisi fenua.


You can do the same. 	 E mafai foki o fai ne koe a te mea tenā.


Even when confronted with truth based on the Bible, many people deliberately ignore it. 	 Faitalia me ko maua ne tatou a te avanoaga ke iloa a te munatonu mai te Tusi Tapu, e ‵teke tonu a te tokoukega o tino ki ei.


Walk in it, you people.’” 	 Tau‵tali i ei.’ ”


Then your peace would become just like a river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea.”—Isaiah 48:17, 18. 	 E penei e maua ne koutou te manumalo pelā mo galu kolā e ‵fati ki luga i te tafatai.”—Isaia 48:17, 18.


The Need for Urgency 	 Te Tāua o te Matapulapula


4 What Is the Holy Spirit? 	 4 Koloa Kolā e Maua Mai i te Atua


For example, Brandon spent nine years pioneering in unresponsive territory. 	 E pelā mo Brandon telā ne fakamāumāu ne ia tausaga e iva ke paenia i se koga telā e se fia‵fia i ei a tino.


Of course, that could never be true. 	 E tonu, e se mafai lele eiloa o tonu te mea tenā.


Eric did so. 	 Kae tenā eiloa te mea ne fai ne Eric.


“My husband and I know each other very well. 	 “E iloa ‵lei ne māua te suā tino mo te suā tino.


Joseph also stated that he was not guilty of the crime for which he was imprisoned. 	 Ne fai atu foki a Iosefa me e seai se amioga solitulafono ne fai ne ia ke ‵pei ei a ia ki te falepuipui.


On the basis of Paul’s inspired assurance recorded at 1 Corinthians 10:13, however, we know that the situation giving rise to temptation is only temporary. 	 Kae mai i pati fakaosofia a Paulo kolā ne fakamau i te 1 Kolinito 10:13, e iloa ne tatou me e se tumau a tofotofoga.


What have we learned thus far by studying Isaiah’s prophecies regarding the “servant”? 	 Ne a nei a mea ko oti ne tauloto ne tatou mai te sukesukega ki valoaga a Isaia e uiga ki te “tavini”?


(Proverbs 13:20, Today’s English Version) Moreover, a successful family is built on wisdom and love, not material possessions.—Ephesians 5:22–6:4. 	 (Faataoto 13:20) E se gata i ei, a te kāiga manuia e ati aka i luga i te poto mo te alofa, kae e se ko kope faka-te-foitino.—Efeso 5:22–6:4.


(Acts 11:28) Jewish historian Josephus reports an earthquake in the Jerusalem area shortly before the city’s destruction. 	 (Galuega 11:28) Ne lipoti mai foki ne te tagata tusitala mua ko Iosefatu me ne isi se mafuie telā ne poko i Ielusalema mai mua malie eiloa o te fakamaseiga o te fa‵kai.


She accepted a tract and asked the Witness to visit her in her home. 	 Ne talia ne ia se tamā pepa kae fakamolemole atu ki te Molimau ke fanatu o āsi atu ki a ia i tena fale.


(Phil. 4:6, 7) Reading and meditating on the Scriptures can be of great help in coping with mental distress.—2 Tim. 3:15-17. 	 (Filipi 4:6, 7) A te faitau mo te mafaufau ‵loto ki te Tusi Tapu e mafai o fai e pelā me se fesoasoani lasi ke kufaki ei i te fi‵ta o te mafaufau.—2 Timoteo 3:15-17.


(Jas. 4:8) Our heavenly Father has granted us the wonderful privilege of being part of his organization. 	 (Iako. 4:8) Ko oti ne tuku mai ne te ‵Tou Tamana i te lagi a te tauliaga ke fai pelā me se vaega o tena fakapotopotoga.


How does Satan use not only governments but also false religion and the commercial system? 	 E fakaaoga pefea ne Satani a lotu ‵se mo mea fakapisinisi o te lalolagi tenei i tafa o malo?


And those who love Jehovah will be joyful forever! 	 Kae ko tino kolā e a‵lofa ki a Ieova ka fia‵fia ki te se-gata-mai!


(John 2:1-11) Later, he calmed the turbulent Sea of Galilee. 	 (Ioane 2:1-11) Fakamuli ifo, ne fakagata ne ia te sou o te Tai o Kalilaia.


Jesus’ words evidently puzzled his disciples. 	 Ne ‵numi masei a soko o Iesu i ana pati konei.


For example, the apostle Paul sent a powerful message to Jews and Gentiles living in Rome. 	 Ne avatu ne te apositolo ko Paulo se tusi e tasi ki te kau Iutaia mo tino mai Fenua Fakaatea kolā ne ‵nofo atu i Loma.


11 Think also of how Abraham pursued peace with his Philistine neighbors in the land of Canaan. 	 11 Mafaufau foki la ki te taimi ne kausaki atu ei a Apelaamo ke maua se vā filemu mo ana tuakoi Filisitia i te fenua o Kanana.


What is God’s purpose as to judging, and who will do the judging? 	 Se a te fuafuaga a te Atua e uiga ki te fakamasinoga, kae ko oi ka fai ne ia te fakamasinoga?


The more we learn about Jehovah’s creative power, the more profound our awe becomes. 	 Ko te uke o ‵tou mea e iloa e uiga ki te malosi ‵mana o Ieova i te faitega o mea, ko te lasi foki o te ‵tou ofo i ei.


An angel then appeared to Jesus and strengthened him. 	 Kae ne fakasae atu se agelu a Ieova kae fakamalosi atu a ia.


This begins with dedication and baptism. 	 E kamata eiloa te mea tenei ki te tukuatuga mo te papatisoga.


Yet, it is far more powerful. 	 Kae e malosi fakafia atu eiloa.


Jennifer spent three days at an airport waiting for a flight home. 	 A Jennifer telā ne ‵lave i se malae vakalele i aso e tolu o faka‵tali ki tena vakalele o foki ki tena fenua.


(1 Corinthians 2:8-12) For our worship to be acceptable to Jehovah, it must also be rendered to him with truth. 	 (1 Kolinito 2:8-12) E ‵tau o tapuaki atu ki a Ieova i te munatonu, ko te mea ke talia ei ne ia ‵tou tapuakiga.


5 Without a doubt, the most satisfying friendships we can enjoy are with those who love Jehovah. 	 5 E aunoa mo te fakalotolotolua, a te ‵toe va fakataugasoa gali e mafai o maua ne tatou ko te fai taugasoa mo tino kolā e a‵lofa ki a Ieova.


They set aside time to approach people at train and bus stations, in marketplaces and parks, and in other public areas. 	 E fakatoka ne latou a taimi ke talai atu ki tino i tuleini mo koga e ‵tu i ei a pasi, i maketi mo malae ta‵fao, mo nisi koga aka kolā e tokouke a tino i ei.


He suffered tragedy and division within his family. 	 Ne logo‵mae a ia i fakalavelave mo mavae‵vaega i loto i tena kāiga.


(Romans 7:19) If we are honest, we have to admit that our personal situation is similar. 	 (Loma 7:19) Kafai tatou e fakamaoni, e ‵tau o fakaasi atu ne tatou me e ‵pau eiloa ‵tou tulaga mo Paulo.


But all the parts work together and so make the body or the machine run smoothly.” 	 E ga‵lue fakatasi a vaega katoa i ei kae e fai ei a te foitino io me ko te masini ke galue ‵lei.”


(Acts 28:19-22; Philippians 1:7) Today, Christians follow his example. 	 (Galuega 28:19-22; Filipi 1:7) E tau‵tali atu a Kelisiano i aso nei ki tena fakaakoakoga.


Hope for the Future 	 Fakamoemoega mō Aso Mai Mua


Titus related that the brothers in Corinth had responded well to Paul’s letter and that they were yearning to see him. 	 Ne fai atu a Tito me ne talia fiafia ne taina i Kolinito a te tusi a Paulo kae ko oko eiloa te ma‵nako ke lavea ne latou tou tagata.


Yet, after being proclaimed emperor in 361 C.E., he openly rejected that education and the corrupt form of Christianity of his day in favor of paganism. 	 Kae mai tua o tena faiga mo fai te emupela i te 361 T.A., ne ‵teke katoatoa atu tou tagata ki akoakoga konā mo faifaiga sē fakamaoni a lotu Kelisiano i ana aso kae talia a mea fapaupau.


The brothers with Paul in Rome must have given practical, strengthening aid, as yours can be. 	 Ne avatu eiloa ne taina kolā ne ‵nofo fakatasi mo Paulo i Loma a fesoasoani aogā kae fakamalosi loto, kae e mafai foki o amio koe penā.


During a witnessing campaign in unassigned territory, we traveled by train to a town in the mountains and rented a room in a boardinghouse. 	 I te taimi ne fai ei se galuega talai fakapito i se koga e se masani o talai i ei, ne olo māua i te tuleni ki se fa‵kai foliki i koga maugā kae ne ‵togi te mā potu i se fale talimālō.


5 Regarding our relationship with Jehovah, Jesus stated: “You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.” 	 5 Ne fai mai Iesu, penei, e uiga ki ‵tou fesokotakiga mo Ieova: “E ‵tau mo koe o alofa ki te Aliki tou Atua mo tou loto katoa, mo tou agaga katoa.”


To what event in Cana did Jesus contribute? 	 Se a te mea ne fai i Kana telā ne fai te tusaga o Iesu ki ei?


But then he suddenly withdrew, leaving open a window of opportunity for endangered ones to escape to safety. 	 Kae ne olo fakavave atu latou keatea i se auala fakapoi, telā ne tuku atu i ei se avanoaga ke ‵sao a tino kolā ne ‵tu i se tulaga fakamataku olotou ola.


1. (a) What extraordinary combat took place some 3,000 years ago? (b) Why did David prove victorious? 	 1. (a) Se a te taua tu ‵kese telā ne fai i se 3,000 tausaga ko ‵teka? (e) Kaia ne manumalo ei a Tavita?


Many of us can. 	 E penā te tokoukega o tatou.


And all of us will render an account for the way we are using our God-given freedom.—Romans 14:12. 	 Kae e fakamasinogina tatou katoa e uiga ki te auala e fakaaogā ei te ‵tou saolotoga tenā mai te Atua.—Loma 14:12.


(John 19:26) Later, though, Mary was in Jerusalem along with the disciples during the days leading up to Pentecost when holy spirit was poured out. 	 (Ioa. 19:26) Kae fakamuli ifo, ne nofo atu a Malia i Ielusalema fakatasi mo te kau soko i aso mai mua o te Penitekoso i te taimi telā ne ‵ligi ifo ei te agaga tapu.


Until it arrives, we need to be like the prophet Micah, who said: “It is for Jehovah that I shall keep on the lookout. I will show a waiting attitude for the God of my salvation.” 	 Mai te taimi nei ke oko eiloa ki te aso tenā, e ‵tau o fai tatou e pelā mo te pelofeta ko Mika, telā ne fai mai, penei: “Ka ko au ko fakatalitali ki te Aliki; ka fakatalitali au mo te loto talitonu ki te Atua, telā ka fakasao ne ia au.”


6 Like “fiery coals,” acts of kindness can warm the hearts of opposers and perhaps melt down their hostility. 	 6 E pelā mo “malala ‵ka,” e mafai o fakamalū ne faifaiga atafai a loto o tino ‵teke kae kāti e fakagata aka foki ei olotou faifaiga fakasaua ki tavini a te Atua.


But for the sake of illustration, consider the following possibility. 	 Kae fakaataata ne tatou me konei a mea ne mafai o ‵tupu.


Granted, people today have many reasons to be tired. 	 E tonu, e uke a pogai e fi‵ta ei a tino e tokouke i aso nei.


• In what ways did Jesus display love for the truths he taught? 	 • Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne Iesu tena loto ‵nau ki muna‵tonu kolā ne akoako ne ia?


Our strong faith will be like a large shield, protecting us from “the wicked one’s burning missiles,” his crafty attacks and temptations. 	 Ka fai ‵tou fakatuanaki malosi e pelā me se talitā lasi, telā e puipui ei tatou mai “matasana ‵ka a te Tino Masei,” ko ana amioga faitogafiti mo fakaosoosoga.


The very prospect motivates them to follow the counsel that Peter gave to their first-century brothers: “Do your utmost to make the calling and choosing of you sure for yourselves; for if you keep on doing these things you will by no means ever fail. 	 Ko te fakamoemoega eiloa tenā e fakamalosi atu ki a latou ke tau‵tali atu ki pati fakatonutonu kolā ne tuku atu ne Petelu ki olotou taina i te senitenali muamua: “Taumafai malosi o fai a te kalaga a te Atua mo tena filifiliga ki a koutou ke fai mo lagona mautakitaki; me kafai e fai penā ne koutou e se toe mafai eiloa o toe pa‵ku keatea koutou.


(Num. 11:5) Like ungrateful Esau, the rebels were ready to forfeit a precious spiritual heritage in exchange for a tasty meal.—Gen. 25:30-32; Heb. 12:16. 	 (Numela 11:5) E pelā mo te tino se loto fakafetai ko Esau, ne toka ‵lei a tino ‵teke konā o tiaki se tofi tāua faka-te-agaga ke fesuiaki aka fua mo se ‵kaiga gali e tasi.—Kenese 25:30-32; Epelu 12:16.


11 We should strive to be sensitive to their suffering. 	 11 E ‵tau o taumafai tatou ke malamalama i olotou logo‵maega.


One quality is being true to our word: “He does not go back on his promise, even when it is bad for him.” 	 A te uiga tenā ko te tausi ki ‵tou pati: “E fakataunu eiloa ne ia ana tautoga, faitalia me e se ‵lei ki a ia a mea konā.”


How can we do our part in keeping wickedness out of Jehovah’s house? 	 E fai pefea ‵tou tusaga i te puipuiga o te fale o Ieova mai i faifaiga agasala?


The author of the book, religion sociologist Annika Hvithamar, pointed out that when people are asked why they consider themselves to be Christians, they hardly ever answer that it is because they believe that God is a Trinity. 	 Ne fai mai a te tino tusitala o te tusi, telā se tino sukesuke ki lotu ko Annika Hvithamar, me kafai ko fesili atu ki tino e uiga ki te pogai e mafau‵fau ei latou me i a latou ne Kelisiano, e faigata eiloa o tali mai latou ona ko te mea e tali‵tonu latou i te Atua se Tolutasi.


13 Moses asked to see God’s glory in the mountain, and he did see the afterglow of Jehovah’s glory. 	 13 Ne fakamolemole atu a Mose ke lavea ne ia te ‵malu o te Atua i luga i te mauga, kae ne lavea ne ia te mainaga o te ‵malu o Ieova mai tua o tena fakasekeatuga i ana mua.


Then the Witness showed me Matthew 6:9, 10 and explained that God’s name is tied in with the Lord’s Prayer. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ei ne te Molimau tenā a te Mataio 6:9, 10 kae fakamatala mai me e fetaui ‵lei a te igoa o Ieova mo te ‵Talo a te Aliki.


CHOOSE YOUR ASSOCIATES WISELY 	 KE POTO KOE I TE FILIFILIGA OU TAUGASOA


In fact, he was willing to sacrifice “all the things he had”—possibly all his personal belongings and properties—in order to acquire what he had been searching for. 	 A te tonuga loa, ne lotomalie katoatoa a ia o fakatau atu “ana mea katoa”—kāti ko ana kope katoa—ko te mea ke maua te mea telā ne salasala a ia ki ei.


What are some of them? 	 Ne a la a nisi fakalavelave konā?


On the trip to the camp, Brother Engleitner respectfully explained his beliefs to Gleissner, who listened carefully. 	 I te olotou auala ki te falepuipui, ne fakamatala atu mo te āva ne te Taina ko Engleitner a tena talitonuga ki a Gleissner, telā ne fakalogologo faka‵lei atu.


Of course, it was not possible to punish someone who was no longer alive. 	 E tonu, e se ‵tau o fakasala se tino telā ko mate.


Many prophecies concerning Israel’s restoration are fulfilled by the congregation of anointed Christians, whose members are “called not only from among Jews but also from among nations.” 	 A valoaga e uke e uiga ki te faka‵saoga o te kau Isalaelu ko oti ne fakataunu ne te fakapotopotoga o Kelisiano fakaekegina, kolā ne “kalagagina, e se mai i tino Iutaia fua kae pelā foki mai tino o fenua fakaa‵tea.”


7. (a) How was ‘flesh saved’ in the first century? (b) What can we expect will happen in the future? 	 7. (a) Ne ‘sao’ pefea a tino i te senitenali muamua? (e) Se a te mea e fakamoe‵moe tatou me ka tupu i te taimi mai mua?


Says the psalmist: “He himself well knows the formation of us, remembering that we are dust.” 	 E fai mai te faisalamo, penei: “E iloa ne ia a te mea ne faite ki ei tatou, e manatua foki ne ia i a tatou ne pefu.”


If the strength we have comes from Jehovah, we will be strong indeed! 	 Kafai e maua ne tatou te malosi mai i a Ieova, ka ma‵losi eiloa tatou!


Still, many are left with unanswered questions about the purpose of life. 	 Kae, e seki maua eiloa ne tino e tokouke a tali ki olotou fesili e uiga ki te pogai e ola ei a tino.


How we love these dear sisters! 	 E ‵tau eiloa o a‵lofa tatou ki tuagane pele konei!


Jesus said to the Jewish religious leaders of his day: “The kingdom of God will be taken from you and be given to a nation producing its fruits.” 	 Ne fai atu a Iesu ki takitaki lotu Iutaia i ana aso: “Te Malo o te Atua e ave keatea mai i a koutou, kae tuku atu ki se fenua telā e fakaasi mai i ei ne fua ‵lei.”


And out he came! 	 Kae ne vau tou tagata ki tua!


16 Young people, do you think that you would prefer being part of a local-language congregation? 	 16 Talavou, se a tau faka‵tau, e ‵lei atu ki a koe ke kau atu ki se fakapotopotoga i te fenua e ‵nofo koutou i ei?


Unexpectedly, we received a letter from the branch office inviting us to take up temporary special pioneer service! 	 I se auala fakapoi, ne maua ne māua se ‵kamiga mai te ofisa lagolago ke tavini atu māua e pelā me ne paenia fakapito sē tumau!


Parents, what your children need most from you is, not material advantages, but you—your time, energy, and love. 	 A mea kolā e ma‵nako malosi ki ei au tama‵liki, e mātua, ko koutou—ko otou taimi, otou malosi mo te otou a‵lofa, kae e se ko te fia o kope faka-te-lalolagi.


Jesus expects his followers to remain in his word—that is, to stick to his teachings. 	 E fakamoemoe a Iesu ke tumau ana soko i loto i tena muna—ko tena uiga, ke ‵piki ‵mau ki ana akoakoga.


Have I considered taking up full-time service as a career?’ 	 Kai mafaufau aka eiloa au ki te faiga o te taviniga tumau e pelā me se mea ke kausaki ki ei?’


Moses explained: “If it is according to the death of all mankind that these people will die and with the punishment of all mankind that punishment will be brought upon them, then it is not Jehovah that has sent me. 	 Ne fakamatala mai a Mose: “Kafai e ‵mate a tāgata konei me ko oko atu eiloa ki a latou te mate, kae e se se fakasalaga mai i te Atua, ko tena uiga au e seki uga mai ne te Aliki.


Students of language need to commit many new things to memory. 	 E ‵tau mo tino kolā e tauloto ki ‵gana o masaua ne latou a mea ‵fou e uke.


“Keep walking by spirit.”—GAL. 	 “Tumau i te sa‵sale i te agaga.”—KALA.


His name was Apollos. 	 A tena igoa ko Apolo.


IS IT WRONG TO ASK WHY? 	 E MATA, SE MEA ‵SE KE FESILI ME KAIA?


Paul admonished his fellow Christian elders to “pay attention . . . to all the flock.” 	 Ne fakatonu atu a Paulo ki toeaina Kelisiano ‘ke ‵saga tonu . . . ki te lafu mamoe katoa.’


(Matt. 19:27-29) That is certain to be our experience if we continue to imitate the greatest Missionary, Jesus Christ. 	 (Mataio 19:27-29) Ka mafai eiloa o lavea ne tatou te ‵tonu o pati konā mafai e tumau tatou i te fakaakoako atu ki te ‵toe Misionale sili, ko Iesu Keliso.


13 Christians need to allow God’s spirit to lead them both in public and in private. 	 13 E ‵tau o talia ne Kelisiano ke takitaki latou ne te agaga o te Atua māfai e ‵nofo fakatasi mo tino e pelā foki mo taimi e nofo tokotasi ei.


However, further study and prayerful meditation has led the Governing Body to conclude that such considerations do not really have a bearing on the resurrection hope. 	 Kae mai te faiga o sukesukega, te mafaufau ‵loto, mo te faiga o ‵talo, ne fakaiku aka ei ne te Potukau Pule me e seai se aoga o vaegā fesili penā e uiga ki te fakamoemoega ko te toetu.


They are careful not ‘to lord it over those who are God’s inheritance.’ 	 E fakaeteete eiloa latou ke mo a e ‘pule atu e pelā me ne aliki ki luga i a latou kolā e fai mo tofi o te Atua.’


Another factor in helping your mate is your cultivating the Christian personality. 	 A te suā mea telā e ‵tau o fai ke fesoasoani atu koe ki tau avaga ko te atiakaga o uiga faka-Kelisiano.


FOR FURTHER APPLICATION. 	 MŌ NISI MEA.


What have some parents serving in a foreign-language field come to realize, and why? 	 Se a te mea ne fatoa iloa aka ne mātua kolā e tavini atu i se fenua fakaa‵tea, kae kaia?


What Would You Do? 	 Ne a Au Mea ka Fai?


(Luke 6:45) So fill your heart with good things. 	 (Luka 6:45) Tela la, ke faka‵fonu tou loto ki mea ‵lei.


Of course, the great propagandist, Satan, knows this. 	 E iloa ne Satani, te māfuaga sili o tala ‵loi a te mea tenei.


The last psalm also opens with it. 	 A te ‵toe salamo e kamata foki ki pati tai ‵pau penā.


9 Some may imagine that the governing body simply meant that Christians were not to eat or drink blood directly nor to eat unbled meat or food mixed with blood. 	 9 Kāti ka mafau‵fau nisi tino me e fakauiga fua a te potukau pule me e se ‵tau mo Kelisiano o inu kae ‵kai ki te toto io me ko ‵kano manu kolā e seki fakasali te toto keatea io me ko meakai kolā e palu tasi mo te toto.


November 1, 2012 	 Tesema 1, 2012


“Sometimes when sisters have come to comfort me,” recalls Dalene, “I have asked them if they are willing to say a prayer. 	 Ne fai mai a Dalene, “i nisi taimi, kafai e au‵mai a tuagane o fakamafanafana au, e fakamolemole atu au me fia‵fia latou o fai se ‵talo.


In fact, many of David’s psalms—including Psalm 139—are essentially prayers set to music. 	 A te tonuga loa, e aofia i salamo e uke a Tavita—e pelā foki mo te Salamo 139—ne ‵talo eiloa kolā ne fai mo fai a pese.


The real reason that the sprout withers is not the heat. 	 A te pogai tonu e magemage ei te lakau, e se ko te ‵vela.


During the first world war, Jehovah’s anointed servants preached under tribulation. 	 I te taua muamua a te lalolagi, ne talai atu a tavini fakaekegina a Ieova mai lalo i tofotofoga.


What wise counsel has been provided about seeking a mate? 	 Ne a pati fakatonutonu aogā kolā ko oti ne tuku mai e uiga ki te ‵salaga o se avaga?


Yes, his eyes were focused on the prize of eternal life in the heavens as part of God’s Kingdom government. 	 E tonu, ne saga tonu atu faeloa a ia ki te failoga ko te ola se-gata-mai i te lagi e pelā me se vaega o te Malo o te Atua.


When offended by someone, they want to get even. 	 Kafai e fakalogo‵mae atu se tino ki a latou, e ma‵nako foki latou o toe taui atu.


Isaiah foretold the Servant’s sufferings and provided specific details about Christ’s death and about the blessings his death would result in for his anointed brothers and his “other sheep.”—John 10:16. 	 Ne ‵valo mai ne Isaia a logo‵maega o te tavini kae tuku mai foki i ei a fakamatalaga likiliki e uiga ki te mate o Keliso mo fakamanuiaga kolā ka iku mai i tena mate mō taina fakaekegina mo ana ‘nisi mamoe.’—Ioane 10:16.


Lessons to Learn Now 	 Akoakoga ke Tauloto Mai i ei Nei


Jehovah Must Be Real to Us 	 E ‵Tau o Talitonu me e Ola Tonu Eiloa a Ieova


13. Why can we be confident that Jehovah has our best interests at heart? 	 13 E aumai te tulafono mai te Atua telā e alofa mai ki a tatou.


(Ps. 119:165) Instead, as faithful servants of God, we loyally and prayerfully rely on him. 	 (Sala. 119:165) I lō te fai penā, e pelā me ne tavini fakamaoni a te Atua, e fakalagolago eiloa tatou mo te fakamaoni fakatasi mo te faiga o ‵talo ki a ia.


Would some adjustment now be appropriate? (1 Tim. 4:8) The same might be asked about time spent with relatives. 	 E mata, se mea ‵lei ke fai a nisi fakama‵fuliga nei? (1 Timoteo 4:8) E penā foki loa a taimi kolā e fakamāumāu mo kāiga.


What tender emotions did Jesus reveal when Lazarus died? 	 Ne a lagonaga ‵loto ne fakaasi atu ne Iesu i te taimi ne mate ei a Lasalo?


Even for people who endeavor to live by Bible standards, these are “critical times hard to deal with.”—Matt. 24:3, 6-8, 12; 2 Tim. 3:1-5. 	 Ke oko foki eiloa ki tino kolā e kausaki ke ola e ‵tusa mo tulaga o te Tusi Tapu, e fai a taimi nei mo fai ne “taimi faiga‵ta.”—Mataio 24:3, 6-8, 12; 2 Timoteo 3:1-5.


What parallel do we see between the communion sacrifice and Christian meetings? 	 Se a te mea e ‵pau ei a fakatasiga Kelisiano mo taulaga fakafetai?


What Goals Can You Set? 	 Ne a Fakamoemoega e Mafai o Fakatoka ne Koe?


(Ephesians 3:8) No boastful attitude here nor holier-than-thou haughtiness. 	 (Efeso 3:8) E fakaasi mai i pati konei a Paulo te seai o se fakamatamata io me se fia amiotonu i ei.


And like the casualties of the bombing in Tel Aviv, youths are often the innocent victims. 	 Kae pelā mo te ‵pāga o te pōmu i Tel Aviv, e ‵mate tauanoa sāle a talavou.


3 The Lamb is Jesus Christ, “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” 	 3 A te Tamā Mamoe ko Iesu Keliso, ko “te Tamā Mamoe a te Atua telā ka ave ne ia keatea a agasala a te lalolagi.”


If we are to come to love righteousness, we need to study diligently and meditate on what we read in God’s written Word. 	 Kafai ko kamata o fia‵fia tatou ki te amiotonu, e ‵tau mo tatou o suke‵suke faka‵lei kae mafaufau ‵loto ki mea ne faitau ne tatou i te Muna tusia a te Atua.


In view of the world’s problems, what is the course of true wisdom? 	 I te kilokiloga e uiga ki fakalavelave o te lalolagi, se a te auala ke maua ei a te poto tonu?


He keeps some money for himself! 	 Ne tausi ne ia a nisi tupe ma ia!


Their imperfections were obvious, yet Jesus loved them. 	 Ne alofa Iesu ki a latou faitalia olotou vāivāiga.


In our sinful state, from birth we were enemies of God. 	 Ona ko te ‵tou tulaga agasala talu mai ‵tou fanaumaiga, ne fai tatou mo fili o te Atua.


Can my children clearly see that I really love Jehovah?’ 	 E mata, e lavea ‵lei ne aku tama‵liki me e alofa tonu au ki a Ieova?’


A momentary thrill is not worth a life of disability! 	 A te fiafia mō se taimi toetoe e se mafai o fakatusa ki se olaga masaki se katoatoa ‵lei!


Have we been hurt by the words or actions of someone? 	 E mata, ko oti ne logo‵mae tatou i pati mo faifaiga a nisi tino?


2 How well do you do in the matter of accepting Bible-based counsel? 	 2 E pefea tou tulaga i te taliaga o pati fakatonutonu kolā e fakavae ki te Tusi Tapu?


6 The composer of Psalm 119, perhaps Hezekiah while yet a young prince, expressed his fondness for Jehovah’s word. 	 6 A te tino telā ne ‵fatu aka ne ia te 119 o Salamo, kāti ko Hesekia a koi fai a ia mo fai se pelenise foliki talavou, kae ne taku atu ne ia tena fiafia ki te muna a Ieova.


My doing so did not please my father, who said, “You are too young to preach. 	 Ne seki fiafia toku tamana ki te mea tenā, telā ne fai mai, “A koe ko tō foliki ke talai.


When instructed to stop mixing commercial business with the preaching work, one resentful colporteur quit and formed his own Bible study group. 	 I te taimi ne fakatonu atu ke fakagata te palu tasi o faifaiga fakapisinisi mo te galuega talai, ne taofi aka ne se tino talai kaitaua tena kau atu kae fakatu aka eiloa ne ia tena potukau sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu.


What about you personally? 	 E a koe na?


Of course, these were special circumstances. 	 E tonu, konei la a tulaga fakapito.


What methods do apostates use to achieve their aim? 	 Ne a auala e fakaaogā ne aposetate ke fakataunu ei olotou manakoga?


Jehovah understands our limitations, but he also knows our potential for good. 	 E malamalama a Ieova i mea kolā e se mafai ne tatou o fai, kae e iloa foki ne ia a mea ‵lei kolā e ‵kafi ne tatou o fai.


11 Time passed. “The days of Terah came to be two hundred and five years. 	 11 I te ‵tekaga o taimi “ne mate ei a Tala, ka ko tusa mo te 205 tausaga o tena olaga.”


God’s judgment against them was carried out in 740 B.C.E., when the Assyrians overthrew the ten-tribe kingdom of Israel and led its inhabitants into captivity. 	 Ne fakasala latou i te 740 T.L.M., i te taimi ne fakatakavale ei ne te kau Asulia a matakāiga e sefulu o Isalaelu kae ave fakapagota a tino i ei.


In contrast, the foolish man builds on sand and loses his house. 	 E ‵kese mai i ei, e faite ne te tagata valea tena fale i luga i te one kae oti ko maofa ei.


It was clear to everyone that these men did their very best to uphold God’s standards. 	 Ne maina ‵lei a tino katoa me ne taumafai malosi a tagata konei o puke ‵mautakitaki ki fakatakitakiga a te Atua.


Who will give me thornbushes and weeds in the battle? 	 Moi ne isi ne vao makaikai mo lakau talatala ke fakasaga tau au ki ei, e penei e sunu fakapalele katoa ne au.


Jehovah will put it into the hearts of political leaders to devastate this spiritual harlot. 	 Ka tuku atu ne Ieova ki loto o takitaki fakapolitiki a te manakoga ke fakaseai a te fafine talitagata faka-te-agaga tenei.


Recovering from grief may take months, a few years, or even longer. 	 E nofo loa pelā ki se fia masina, nāi tausaga, io me e leva atu ke toe faka‵lei aka ei te loto māfatia.


Centuries later, the apostle Paul repeated this command for Christians: “You must not covet.” 	 I senitenali fakamuli ifo, ne toe fakamasaua mai ne te apositolo ko Paulo a te fakatonuga tenei mō Kelisiano: “Sa kaima‵nako.”


What are some of the blessings they received? 	 Ne a fakamanuiga konā?


Of course, other courageous individuals of various religions suffered for their beliefs. 	 E tonu la, me ne ‵mate foki a nisi tino loto ‵toa mai nisi lotu ona ko olotou talitonuga.


The Symbolic Olive Tree 	 Te Lakau Fakatusa ko te Olive


But how? 	 Kae e pefea la?


God’s Word was clearly in Jesus’ mind when he responded: “It is written . . . 	 Ne malamalama ‵lei eiloa a Iesu i te Muna a te Atua i te taimi ne tali atu ei a ia: “Muna a te Tusi . . .


The apostle Paul was a bold and fearless preacher who had an excellent grasp of the truth, yet even he had times when it was a struggle for him to preach. 	 A Paulo se tino talai loto toa kae se mataku telā ne puke ‵mau eiloa ki te munatonu, faitalia me ne faigata eiloa ki a ia i nisi taimi ke talai atu.


(John 21:15-17) Because of love, elders “live no longer for themselves, but for him who died for them.” (2 Cor. 5:14, 15) This love, combined with their love for God and their brothers, compels elders to serve the flock, devoting their efforts, resources, and time to doing so. 	 (Ioane 21:15-17) Ona ko te alofa, e se ola eiloa a toeaina “mō latou, kae . . . mō ia telā ne mate kae toetu ake.” (2 Kolinito 5:14, 15) A te alofa tenei, e fusi fakatasi mo te lotou a‵lofa ki te Atua mo olotou taina, e fakamalosi atu ki toeaina ke tavini atu ki te lafu, mai te tuku katoatoa atu olotou malosi, kope, mo olotou taimi ke fai penā.


What can help you to cope if a family member leaves Jehovah? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki a koe ke kufaki māfai ko tiaki ne sou kāiga a Ieova?


God’s Word, the Bible, can direct your step in this situation. 	 E mafai eiloa o takitaki koe ne te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu, i te feitu tenei.


And will we ever see a time when the whole world will be free of prejudice? 	 Kae e mata, e isi se taimi ka lavea ei ne tatou i te lalolagi kātoa ko seai se fakailoga tino i ei?


We publicly acknowledge Jehovah’s goodness when we engage in the ministry 	 E folafola sāle atu ne tatou a uiga ‵lei o Ieova ki tino māfai e ‵kau atu tatou ki te galuega talai


(Acts 8:3) Scholar Albert Barnes said that the Greek word rendered “to deal outrageously with” is “a strong expression, denoting the zeal and fury with which [Saul] engaged in persecution.” 	 (Galuega 8:3) Ne fai mai a te tino akoga ki te Tusi Tapu ko Albert Barnes me i te pati Eleni telā ne fakauiga ki te “fakasaua malosi” se “tugāpati e ‵mafa tena uiga, me ne fakauiga loa ki te loto finafinau mo te kaitaua o [Saulo] i te taimi o te fakasauaga.”


What reassurance this is to those who put Kingdom interests first in their lives! 	 Ko se faka‵tau eiloa i te lasi o te fakatalitonuga tenei ki tino kolā e fakamuamua ne latou a manakoga o te Malo i olotou olaga!


On learning that the birth was to be by means of holy spirit, she humbly accepted the message, saying: “Look! Jehovah’s slave girl! 	 I tena iloaga me ka faitama a ia i te agaga tapu, ne talia ne ia mo te loto maulalo a te fekau tenā, i ana pati: “Ko au ko te tavini a te Aliki.


What would that power be, and how would it treat God’s people? 	 Ka fai pefea a te malo pule tenā? Ne pefea ana faifaiga ki tino o te Atua?


A Global Preaching Work 	 Iulai 18-24, 2011


That report will demonstrate Jehovah’s rich blessing on the preaching work. 	 Ka fakaasi mai i te lipoti tenā a fakamanuiaga e uke a Ieova ki luga i te galuega talai.


And “being reproached for the name of Christ” is something to rejoice over.—1 Pet. 4:14. 	 Kae ko ‘fakamaseiga mō te igoa o Keliso’ se mea telā e fakafiafia ne ia koe.—1 Petelu 4:14.


Note what Bible prophecy says would happen. 	 Ke onoono tatou me ne a mea ka ‵tupu e ‵tusa mo valoaga i te Tusi Tapu.


It is important that we be peacemakers and not arrogant, quarrelsome, or riotous. 	 Se mea tāua ‵ki ke fai tatou mo tino faka‵tupu filemu kae ke se fai mo tino uiga fakamatamata, faka‵tupu kinauga, io me e amio fakasauā.


(Mark 2:5-12; 1 Timothy 1:19; 1 Peter 3:16-22) If they die, Jesus promises to resurrect them “at the last day.”—John 6:40. 	 (Maleko 2:5-12; 1 Timoteo 1:19; 1 Petelu 3:16-22) Kae e tauto mai a Iesu me kafai e ‵mate latou, ka toe faka‵tu aka ne ia latou “i te aso fakaoti.”—Ioane 6:40.


Swim where it is safe; stay in the congregation! 	 ‵Kau ki te koga telā e fai e pelā me se puipuiga; nofo i loto i te fakapotopotoga!


(Read Romans 5:13, 14.) 	 (Faitau te Loma 5:13, 14.)


(Verse 18) Let us see how those words convey comfort and hope. 	 (Fuaiupu 18) Ke na onoono nei tatou ki te auala e tuku mai ei ne pati konei a fakamafanafanaga mo te fakamoemoega.


Would Ryan become angry or bitter, feeling that the elders had failed to show him due respect? 	 E mata, ne ‵tau o kaitaua a Ryan kae manatu aka me i toeaina ne fakata‵mala o fakaasi atu te āva ki a ia?


He has no intention of usurping Jehovah’s place. 	 E seai eiloa sena fakamoemoega ke puke ne ia te tulaga o Ieova.


2 The moment finally arrives! 	 2 Ko oko mai eiloa ki te taimi tonu!


4 What about us? 	 4 Kae e a tatou?


12 Elihu probably did not understand the full significance of the ransom, even as prophets did not completely comprehend everything they wrote. 	 12 Kāti ne seki malamalama faka‵lei a Eliu i te tāua o te togiola, e pelā eiloa mo pelofeta kolā ne seki malamala katoatoa i mea katoa ne tusi ne latou.


Why does death seem certain? 	 Kaia e foliga mautinoa mai i ei a te mate?


According to 1 John 4:8, “God is love.” 	 E ‵tusa mo te 1 Ioane 4:8, a “te Atua ko te alofa eiloa a ia.”


OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO HOSPITALITY 	 KE MANUMALO I FAKALAVELAVE KOLĀ E TAOFI EI KOE MAI TE UIGA TALIMALO


This would explain why it is that on so many occasions—too often to be just coincidence—one of Jehovah’s Witnesses meets a person at the precise time that he or she is going through a crisis and needs spiritual help. 	 E fakaasi faka‵lei mai i ei a te pogai e uke ei a taimi —kae e se se mea tupu fakafuasei fua—e fetaui ei se Molimau a Ieova mo se tino i te taimi eiloa telā e fepaki ei a ia mo se fakalavelave, kae e manako ki se fesoasoani i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


(Read Psalm 51:11, 17.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 51:11, 17.)


2 What about us? 	 2 Kae e a tatou?


Both the Levites and those of Israel’s other tribes, such as David, could let God be their share. 	 A tino Levi mo nisi matakāiga o Isalaelu, e pelā mo Tavita, ne fai ne latou te Atua e pelā me ko te lotou ola.


I could continue to help those who had not had a chance to learn about Jehovah!” 	 Ko mafai ne au o tumau i te fesoasoani atu ki a latou kolā ne seki maua te avanoaga ke tauloto e uiga ki a Ieova!”


• How can we show ourselves to be spiritually discreet? 	 • E fakaasi atu pefea ne tatou me ‵poto tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


For example, consider Jehovah’s words to Moses after the Israelites had made a golden calf to worship. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, mafaufau ki pati a Ieova ki a Mose mai tua o te faitega ne tino Isalaelu se pulumakau aulo ke tapuaki ki ei.


There are various thoughts about what genuine spirituality is. 	 E uke a manatu e uiga ki te tinā tulaga tonu faka-te-agaga.


And both single and married Christians face tests regarding sexual morality. 	 Kae e fe‵paki katoa eiloa a Kelisiano ‵nofo taka mo latou kolā ko oti ne a‵vaga mo tofotofoga e uiga ki amioga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau.


Throughout history, Satan has organized his seed into various political movements, or kingdoms. 	 I tafa o fakapotopotoga fakalotu mo kautau, ko oti ne fakatoka ne Satani a tena fanau ki pulega fakapolitiki e uke, io me ko malo.


Like Hannah and Samuel, Christians today have the privilege of using their lives in dedicated service to their Creator. 	 E pelā mo Hana mo Samuelu, e maua foki ne Kelisiano i aso nei a te tauliaga ke fakaaoga olotou olaga i te taviniga tukugina atu ki te lotou Mafuaga.


(Revelation 17:18) That great city is “Babylon the Great,” the worldwide empire of false religion. 	 (Fakaasiga 17:18) A te fa‵kai takutakua tenā ko ‘Papelonia te Sili,’ te emupaea o lotu ‵se i te lalolagi kātoa.


Last year at the dedication of their new branch facilities, a longtime faithful Witness said: “No matter how hard Satan tries, he keeps losing and Jehovah keeps winning!” 	 I te fakaulufalega o te lotou ofisa lagolago i te tausaga ko teka, ne fai mai se Molimau telā ne tavini atu mo te fakamaoni i se taimi leva ‵ki penei: “Faitalia te uke o taumafaiga a Satani, e takavale faeloa a ia kae e manumalo faeloa a Ieova!”


José, the artist mentioned earlier, observes: “Over the years, paintings may get lost or destroyed. 	 Ne fai mai a José, te tino lomi ata telā ne sau‵tala ki ei muamua: “I te fia o tausaga, e mafai eiloa o ‵galo io me fakamasei aka a ata kolā ne pēni.


(Acts 17:18-34) When starting a conversation with a householder in your ministry today, you might say, “I am visiting you because I am interested in your opinion regarding [a certain topic].” 	 (Galuega 17:18-34) Kafai e kamata ne koe se sau‵talaga mo se tino i te fale i te galuega talai i aso nei, kāti ka fai atu koe penei, “E āsi mai loa au ki a koe me e fiafia au o fakalogo ki ou manatu e uiga ki [se mataupu].”


Let us consider, for example, how Satan managed to deceive and mislead many professed Christians who chose to ignore the apostle John’s warning about that evil influence.—1 Corinthians 10:12. 	 Ke mafau‵fau nei tatou ki te auala e fakaloiloi ei ne Satani a tino e tokouke kolā e fai mai i a latou ne Kelisiano kae sē fia ‵saga atu ki pati a te apositolo ko Ioane e uiga ki fakamalosiga sē ‵lei mai temoni.—1 Kolinito 10:12.


How did the apostle John show that Jesus fulfilled Isaiah 53:1? 	 Ne fakaasi mai pefea ne te apositolo ko Ioane me ne fakataunu ki a Iesu a te Isaia 53:1?


2 The answer is found in our theme text, which says in part: “Those who seek Jehovah can understand everything”—that is, everything necessary to please him. 	 2 E maua te tali mai te tusi siki fakavae, telā e fai mai penei: “Kae ko latou kolā e ‵sala ki a Ieova e mafai o malama‵lama i mea katoa”—ko mea katoa kolā e fakafiafia atu ki a ia.


How has Jehovah provided more spiritual light for his people in recent years? 	 Ne tuku mai pefea ne Ieova a nisi mainaga faka-te-agaga ki ana tino i tausaga fakamuli nei?


“Isaiah 2:4 helped me to remain neutral under test. 	 “A pati i te Isaia 2:4, ne fesoasoani mai ke tumau au i te sē kau atu ki se feitu.


“We have never had a more effective service overseer in our congregation than Albert,” says James, the presiding overseer. 	 “E seai se ovasia o te galuega talai ne maua ne matou i te motou fakapotopotoga ne magoi e pelā mo Alapati,” ko muna a Iakopo, te toeaina tausi.


In the next article, we will consider some of the qualities that result from selfish love and see how these contrast with the qualities found in Jehovah’s servants. 	 I te suā mataupu ka sautala tatou ki nisi uiga kolā e māfua mai i te alofa kaimanako ka onoono tatou ki auala e ‵kese i ei mo uiga kolā e maua i tavini a Ieova.


Many of the lyrics of our songs are tied to passages of Scripture, so learning the words of at least some of the songs can be an excellent way to sound down the truth into our hearts. 	 A te ukega o pati o ‵tou pese e fetaui ‵lei mo fuaiupu i te Tusi Tapu, tela la, a te tauloto ki nāi pati o nisi pese e fai pelā me ko te ‵toe auala ‵lei ke faka‵goto ifo ei a te munatonu ki ‵tou loto.


They make offerings to God in the form of religious practices. 	 E ofo atu ne latou a taulaga ki te Atua mai te faiga o faifaiga masani fakalotu.


Second, it is inescapable. 	 Te lua, e se mafai o sao se tino i ei.


Paul admonishes us: “Neither let us put Jehovah to the test, as some of [the Israelites] put him to the test, only to perish by the serpents. 	 E se ‵tau mo koutou o mui‵mui ki te Atua, e pela mo nisi o latou.


And he added: “You will find refreshment for yourselves. 	 Kae ne toe fai atu a ia: “Kae ka maua ne koutou i ei se malosi fou.


Upon their return, ten of those men gave a very negative and discouraging report. 	 I te olotou ‵fokimaiga, ne tuku atu ne tagata e toko sefulu se lipoti sē ‵lei.


9 Your situation differs from that of the ancient Israelites. 	 9 E ‵kese eiloa tou tulaga mo te kau Isalaelu mua.


First, we will develop greater modesty and reverence for Jehovah by appreciatively reflecting on his vastly superior qualities and position. 	 Muamua la, ka ati aka ne tatou se uiga agamalu lasi mo te fakaaloalo ki a Ieova māfai e fakaasi atu ne tatou mo te loto fakafetai a te uke mo te ma‵luga o ana uiga mo tena tulaga.


18 The counsel regarding those issues applies with equal force today. 	 Kae se mea fakafanoanoa foki me ne seki tumau a nisi tino i te ga‵lue ke ma‵losi faeloa olotou fakaipoipoga.


That is not surprising. 	 E se ‵poi tatou i te mea tenā.


(2 Corinthians 4:17) Even if we experience some trial in the congregation, why should we quit serving God? 	 (2 Kolinito 4:17) Kafai e isi ne tofotofoga kolā e fe‵paki mo tatou i te fakapotopotoga, kaia fua la e ‵tau ei o taofi aka ne tatou te ‵tou tavini atu ki te Atua?


Billions of people have lived and died on this earth. 	 E lau i piliona o tino ne ola kae ‵mate i te lalolagi tenei.


Enza says, “Jehovah richly blesses me with good results each time I make the effort to share the good news with others.” 	 Muna a Enza, “Ko oti ne fakamanuia malosi au ne Ieova fakatasi mo ikuga ‵lei i taimi katoa e taumafai ei au o talai atu te tala ‵lei ki nisi tino.”


Furthermore, those who practice fornication expose themselves to sexually transmitted diseases. 	 E se gata i ei, a tino kolā e finalalolagi e mafai o maua ne latou a masaki ‵pisi i faifaiga fakatauavaga.


For example, a young Ecuadoran couple decided to simplify their life after they heard the 2006 special assembly day program “Keep Your Eye Simple.” 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne fakaiku aka ne se tauavaga koi fo‵liki mai Ecuador ke fakafaigofie te lā olaga i te lā otiga ne faka‵logo ki te polokalame o te aso fakapito o te fono i te 2006 “Ke Faigofie Tau Kilo.”


“MAINTAIN YOUR HOLD ON THE TRADITIONS” 	 “PUKE ‵MAU KI MEA KO OTI NE AKOAKO ATU”


(Heb. 11:6) Dedicating yourself to Jehovah and getting baptized do not make your life worse. 	 (Epe. 11:6) A te tuku atu o koe ki a Ieova kae papatiso ka sē fai ne ia tou olaga ke masei, kae e mautinoa eiloa me ka fai ne ia ke ‵lei atu fakafia tou olaga.


Furthermore, often the context—the situation or what was under discussion—can help us to find the reasonable, logical meaning of a puzzling text. 	 E se gata i ei, a te mataupu saukātoa—te tulaga io me ko te mataupu e sau‵tala ki ei—e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke maua ne tatou te uiga ‵lei kae tonu o se tusi siki telā e fui maina i ei.


“They say but do not perform,” Jesus said of them. 	 Ne fai mai Iesu e uiga ki a latou, penei: “E akoako ne latou a tino ke tausi te Tulafono, kae se tausi ne latou.”


(Revelation 17:5, 6) What a powerful testimony to Christ’s kingship!—Psalm 110:3. 	 (Fakaasiga 17:5, 6) Ma‵faga o fakamaoniga lasi ki te pulega fakatupu a Keliso!—Salamo 110:3.


Now because you are no part of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, on this account the world hates you.”—John 15:19. 	 Ka ko filifili koutou ne au mai tino o te lalolagi tenei, ka ko se ‵kau koutou i ei; tenei te mea e takalia‵lia ei a tino o te lalolagi ki a koutou.”—Ioane 15:19.


The Law covenant was removed in 33 C.E. when Jesus was impaled. 	 Ne tapale keatea te feagaiga o te Tulafono i te 33 T.A., i te taimi ne fakasataulo ei a Iesu.


To maintain our precious relationship with God and his Son, what are we happy to do? 	 Fesokotakiga Kolā e ‵Tau o Fakatāua


If handled skillfully, money too can be useful. 	 Kafai e fakaaoga mo te atamai, e mafai foki o aoga a tupe.


Concerning their sharing with Christ, Jesus said: “You are the ones that have stuck with me in my trials; and I make a covenant with you, just as my Father has made a covenant with me, for a kingdom.” 	 E pelā eiloa mo te tukumaiga ne toku Tamana te pule ki a au, e pelā foki taku feagaiga ki a koutou.”


How was Abishai loyal to David? 	 Ne fakamaoni pefea a Apisai ki a Tavita?


15 When Habakkuk says “warriors . . . moved tempestuously to scatter me,” the prophet speaks for Jehovah’s anointed servants. 	 15 I te faimaiga a Sapakuka me e ‘o‵mai latou . . . ke fakamasei matou,” ne faipati atu te pelofeta e pelā me se sui o tavini fakaekegina a Ieova.


He has to lead the nation of Israel into the Promised Land in the face of formidable obstacles. 	 Ne ‵tau o takitaki ne ia te fenua o Isalaelu ki te Fenua o te Folafolaga i loto i fakalavelave fakama‵taku.


Interestingly, a second name for Solomon was Jedidiah, which means “Beloved of Jah.”—2 Sam. 12:24, 25. 	 Se mea gali ke iloa atu me i te suā igoa o Solomona ko Ietitaia, e fakauiga ki te “Fagasele a Ioa.”—2 Samuelu 12:24, 25.


(Acts 8:14-17) Perhaps within a year of Jesus’ resurrection, an amazing transformation takes place in Saul of Tarsus. 	 (Galuega 8:14-17) Kāti i loto i se tausaga o te toetuga o Iesu, ne fai ei se ‵fuliga fakaofoofogia i a Saulo mai Taso kae fai ei mo fai se Kelisiano.


Paul was told: “Step over into Macedonia.” 	 Ne fai atu ki a Paulo: “Vau ki Maketonia.”


3 Jesus, who perfectly reflected his Father, said to his disciples: “You are my friends if you do what I am commanding you. 	 3 A Iesu, telā ne fakaata mai ne ia a uiga o tena Tamana i se auala ‵lei katoatoa, ne fai atu ki ana soko, penei: “Ko oku taugasoa koutou, manafai e fai ne koutou aku poloakiga.


Second, the “where” question. 	 A te lua ko te fesili me “i fea.”


What can be said about approach to Jehovah by (a) anointed Christians? (b) the “other sheep”? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o fai atu e uiga ki te fesokotaki atu ki a Ieova (a) mō Kelisiano fakaekegina? (e) mō ‘nisi mamoe’?


What is the connection between love of God and fear of God? 9 From a Scriptural standpoint, fearing God does not in any way rule out loving him. 	 9 Kafai e mafau‵fau tatou ki fakamatalaga i te Tusi Tapu e se fakauiga te mataku ki te Atua ki te sē a‵lofa ki a ia.


The Bible explains: “By the trespass of the one man [Adam] death ruled as king” over Adam’s descendants. 	 E fakamatala mai te Tusi Tapu, penei: “Ne pule mai te mate e pelā me se tupu ona ko te solitulafono o te tagata e tokotasi [ko Atamu]” ki ana fanau katoa.


Praying for others may have what effect on us? 	 E aoga pefea ki a tatou a te ‵talo atu mō nisi tino?


Paul’s continued ministry in Ephesus resulted in the spread of the good news. 	 A te tumau o Paulo i te faiga o tena galuega i Efeso ne iku atu ki te salalau atu o te tala ‵lei.


After losing his job, Genival kept up his tithing. 	 I te otiga ne fakatea a ia mai tena galuega, ne tumau eiloa a Genival i te tukuatuga o te tasi-vae-sefulu.


13. (a) Who should take the lead in showing honor? (b) What do Paul’s words found at Romans 1:7 indicate? 	 13. (a) Ko oi e ‵tau o fai ne latou a te takitakiga i te fakaasiatuga o te āva? (e) Se a te mea e fakasino atu ki ei a pati a Paulo i te Loma 1:7?


Then he said: “I set the pattern for you.”—John 13:2-15. 	 Kae ne fai atu a ia: “Ko avatu ne au te fakaakoakoga mō koutou.”—Ioane 13:2-15.


Are we alert to opportunities to witness to all sorts of people, not just those to whom we have preached for years? 	 E mata, e matapula‵pula tatou o ‵sala ki avanoaga ke talai ki so se tino kae e se ki tino fua kolā ne talai tatou ki ei i te fia tausaga?


Has it always been a place of blissful peace and tranquillity, without disturbance of any kind, as is commonly supposed? 	 E mata, ne fai faeloa te lagi mo fai se koga filemu kae manuia, e aunoa mo so se fakalavelave, e pelā mo te talitonuga masani?


It is likely that they controlled and dominated human society. 	 Kāti ne pule mālō atu latou ki tino katoa.


You must listen to him.”—ACTS 3:22. 	 E ‵tau mo koutou o faka‵logo ki mea katoa e fai mai ne ia.”—GALUEGA 3:22.


Jesus trusted women. 	 ▪ Ne talitonu a Iesu ki fāfine.


(Read Romans 13:11-14.) 	 (Faitau te Loma 13:11-14.)


They strive to make disciples of people of all nations while warning the wicked of the coming of God’s day of judgment.—Ezek. 3:17, 18; Matt. 28:19, 20. 	 E kausaki malosi latou o fai a soko mai fenua katoa kae fakailoa atu foki ki tino ma‵sei a te oko mai o te aso o te fakamasinoga a te Atua.—Esekielu 3:17, 18; Mataio 28:19, 20.


Never do we want our conduct to bring Jehovah’s name into disrepute. 	 E se ma‵nako tatou ke taku fakamasei a te igoa o Ieova ona ko ‵tou amioga.


(Titus 2:12, 13) Your answer will influence the goals and priorities that you set for yourself. 	 (Tito 2:12, 13) Ka fakamalosi aka ne tau tali a fakamoemoega mo mea kolā e ‵tau o fakamuamua ne koe ke kausaki atu ki ei.


Do you know what they look like, maybe having examined them at their source? 	 E mata, e iloa ne koe me e foliga mai pefea a vaega liki‵liki konā kae ko oti ne iloilo faka‵lei ne koe ki ei a koi tuai o ‵to mai te kiona ki te lalolagi?


9 At the very founding of the nation of Israel, Jehovah impressed upon the Israelites the principle of sacredness. 	 9 I te kamataga o te fenua o Isalaelu, ne faka‵mafa atu ne Ieova ki te kau Isalaelu a te akoakoga fakavae ki te ‵malu.


Why may Paul have found his imprisonment confusing; yet, what attitude did he display? 	 Kaia ne ‵numi ei a Paulo i tena ‵peiga ki te falepuipui, kae se a te kilokiloga ne fakaasi atu ne ia?


These may well include individuals who were once enlightened but who did not keep on the watch. 	 E mafai eiloa o aofia i a latou konei a tino kolā ne iloa muamua ne latou te munatonu kae ne seki tumau i te matapula‵pula.


Local Witnesses have endeavored to learn Chinese, Russian, and other languages in order to preach the good news to the newcomers. 	 Ko oti ne taumafai malosi a Molimau i te fenua tenā o tauloto ki te ‵gana Saina, Lusia mo nisi ‵gana aka ko te mea ke mafai ne latou o talai atu a te tala ‵lei ki tino ‵fou konā.


Under what circumstances will we “have no reward” from our heavenly Father? 	 Ne a fakanofonofoga ka se maua ne tatou i ei “te taui” mai te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi?


Or we can speak of the happiness and peace prevailing in God’s congregation today, meaning among the whole Christian brotherhood. 	 Io me e mafai o fakasino atu tatou ki te fiafia mo te filemu telā e lauiloa i te fakapotopotoga a te Atua i aso nei, i vā o te kautaina Kelisiano kātoa.


Both of those views assume that if God does not bring justice immediately or if he does not grant the favor we ask, then he must be insensitive to our suffering and unaware of our needs. 	 A kilokiloga konā e lua e fakaasi mai i ei me kafai e se fakaoko fakavave mai ne te Atua te fakamasinoga tonu io me e se tuku mai ne ia a te mea telā e akai atu tatou ki ei, ko tena uiga, e se fia saga mai a ia ki ‵tou logo‵maega kae e se iloa foki ne ia ‵tou manakoga.


In modern times, one young boy memorized over 80 Bible verses word for word by the time he was just six years old. 	 I aso nei, ne tauloto ne se tamaliki tagata a pati takitasi o tusi siki e silia atu i te 80 mai te Tusi Tapu, i te taimi ko ono fua ei ana tausaga.


But as a husband, he finds that he must use some of that time and energy to care for his wife and thus gain her approval. 	 Kae e pelā me se tagata avaga, e lavea ne ia me e ‵tau o fakaaoga ne ia a nisi taimi mo tena malosi ke tausi atu ki tena avaga kae ke maua ne ia te taliaga a tena avaga.


(Read 1 Thessalonians 2:2.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Tesalonia 2:2.)


Because he has set a day in which he purposes to judge the inhabited earth in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed, and he has furnished a guarantee to all men in that he has resurrected him from the dead.”—Acts 17:30, 31. 	 I te mea ko oti ne fakamoe ne ia te aso ka fakamasino ei ne ia te lalolagi kātoa ki te amiotonu, e alatu i te tino telā ko oti ne filifili ne ia. Ko oti ne fakamaonia ne ia a te mea tenei ki tino katoa, i te ‵toe fakatumaiga o te tino tenei mai te mate.”—Galuega 17:30, 31.


When a Minor Is Disfellowshipped 	 Te Taimi ko Fakatea ei se Tamaliki


Try, then, to do two things. 	 Ke taumafai la o fai a mea e lua konei.


Failure to succeed will result in a lack of confidence. 	 Kafai e se iku manuia a ia ka galo atu foki tena loto talitonu.


3, 4. (a) Some have what optimism about the new millennium? (b) What realistic expectation do others have about the future? 	 3, 4. (a) Kaia e fia‵fia ei a nisi tino ki te meleniuma fou? (e) Se a te fakamoemoega tonu telā e maua ne nisi tino e uiga ki aso mai mua nei?


LOVE JEHOVAH, AND OBEY HIS COMMANDMENTS 	 ALOFA KI A IEOVA KAE FAKALOGO KI ANA FAKATONUGA


Although we are not perfect as Jesus was, we can and should strive to follow his example. 	 E tigā eiloa e se ‵lei kātoatoa tatou e pelā mo Iesu, e mafai kae ‵tau foki o taumafai malosi tatou ke tau‵tali atu i tena fakaakoakoga.


3 If our prayers are to be answered, we must approach God with humility. 	 3 Kafai e ma‵nako tatou ke tali mai ki ‵tou ‵talo, e ‵tau o olo atu tatou ki te Atua mo te loto maulalo.


Elders and ministerial servants receive instruction so that they can fulfill their responsibilities toward the congregation 	 E maua ne toeaina mo tavini fakafaifeau a akoakoga ko te mea ke mafai o fakataunu olotou tiute i te fakapotopotoga


There you will meet families who are endeavoring to apply the Bible’s wise counsel. 	 Ka fetaui koe i konā mo kāiga kolā e taumafai malosi ke fakagalue ne latou a fakatakitakiga ‵poto mai te Tusi Tapu.


Throughout history, everyone born has known that he would eventually die, and many have wondered: ‘What comes next? 	 Talu mai te taimi ne kamata ei o ola a tino, ne iloa ne so se tino telā ne fanau mai i a ia ka mate fakamuli, kae e tokouke ko mafau‵fau ifo penei: ‘Se a te mea ka ‵tao mai ki ei?


Our faith in God must involve two aspects. 	 E lua a mea e ‵tau o aofia i te ‵tou fakatuanaki ki te Atua.


It saddened him that they rejected the good news. 	 Ne fanoanoa a ia me ne seki talia ne latou te tala ‵lei.


“I kept on beholding in the visions of the night,” wrote the prophet Daniel, “and, see there! with the clouds of the heavens someone like a son of man [the resurrected Jesus] happened to be coming; and to the Ancient of Days [Jehovah God] he gained access, and they brought him up close even before that One. 	 “I te fakaasiga tenā i te po tenā,” ne tusi mai a te pelofeta ko Tanielu, “ne lavea ne au se mea pelā me se tino ola [ko Iesu telā ne toetu].


16 Christians under trial are ‘a theatrical spectacle to angels.’ (1 Cor. 4:9) With great satisfaction, the angels observe our acts of faithfulness and even rejoice over the repentance of a sinner. 	 16 E fai eiloa a Kelisiano kolā e tofotofo aka “mo kilokiloga a te lalolagi o agelu.” (1 Kolinito 4:9) Ona ko te fiafia lasi, e onoono mai a agelu ki ‵tou faifaiga fakamaoni kae e momea aka foki te fia‵fia māfai ko salamo se tino agasala.


• How does Jehovah measure the faithfulness of a Kingdom preacher? 	 • E fua aka pefea ne Ieova a te fakamaoni o se tino talai o te Malo?


Abraham obediently circumcises all males of his household 	 Ne fakalogo eiloa a Apelaamo o pilitome a tāgata katoa i tena kaukāiga


I have both good points and bad points, and so does everyone else.” 	 E isi ne uiga ‵lei mo uiga se ‵lei i a au, e pelā eiloa mo tino katoa.”


Should we not then display tender affection for one another? 	 E mata, e ‵tau i ei mo tatou o fakatau fakaasi atu te alofa atafai, te suā tino ki te suā tino?


The ultimate good that Jesus could do—even for the sick, the demon afflicted, the poor, or the hungry—was to help them to know, accept, and love the truth about God’s Kingdom. 	 A te ‵toe mea ‵lei ne mafai ne Iesu o fai mō latou—faitalia me e ma‵saki latou, e pukea ne temoni, e ma‵tiva io me e fia‵kai—ko te fesoasoani atu ki a latou ke iloa, ke talia kae ke fakatāua foki ne latou te munatonu e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua.


Her home is a place of comfort and safety. 	 E fai eiloa tena fale e pelā me se puipuiga.


He has been hurled down to the earth. 	 Ko oti ne ‵pei ifo a ia ki te lalolagi.


That proconsul accepted the truth, “as he was astounded at the teaching of Jehovah.” 	 Ne fiafia malosi a te kovana kae ne talia ne ia te munatonu, me “ko oko eiloa i tona ofo i te akoakoga e uiga ki te Aliki [ko Ieova].”


16 Aaron, mentioned at the outset, recalls: “In Africa, I often met young people who were drifting across the country in search of a purpose in life. 	 16 Ne masaua ne Alona, telā ne sau‵tala ki ei i te kamataga: “I Afelika, e fetaui sāle au mo talavou kolā e faima‵laga atu ki nisi kogākoga o te fenua o ‵sala atu ki se fakamoemoega aogā mō te olaga.


Because conflicts between them have led to untold hurt, the concept of interfaith brings hope to many worshippers. 	 Ona ko te mea e iku atu a fakalavelave i va o latou ki logo‵maega, telā la e fakamoe‵moe a tino e tokouke ke aofia latou i lotu ‵kau fakatasi.


See the box “A Deep Sense of Fulfillment,” on page 22. 	 Onoono ki te pokisi “E Maua i ei te Lotomalie Lasi,” mai lalo nei.


3 Sadly, Israel’s initial enthusiasm about being a holy nation did not last long. 	 3 Se mea fakafanoanoa, i te loto finafinau telā ne maua muamua ne te kau Isalaelu i te fai o latou mo fenua e tapu ne seki tumau.


There is no minimizing the influence—for good or for bad—that our associates can have on us. 	 E mafai eiloa o lasi a te fakamalosiga a ‵tou taugasoa ki a tatou—i mea ‵lei mo mea ma‵sei.


Note this: The jailer had a change of heart and asked for help only after the earthquake struck. 	 Mafaufau ki te mea tenei: Ne ‵fuli te loto o te tausi pagota kae ne fakamolemole atu mō se fesoasoani i te otiga fua ne poko te mafuie.


13 Is proselytism harmful? 	 E mafai o fai penā.


One of them had already rebelled against Jehovah, becoming Satan the Devil by slandering God and luring Adam and Eve into sin. 	 Ko leva ne ‵teke atu se tokotasi o latou ki a Ieova, kae fai mo fai a Satani te Tiapolo mai te fatufatuga o te Atua kae fakakolekole ne ia Atamu mo Eva ke agasala.


(Ps. 19:14; 26:2) Lovingly, he does not dwell on minor failings. 	 (Salamo 19:14; 26:2) Ona ko te alofa, e se saga atu a ia ki tamā vāivāiga.


5 Yes, Jehovah was going to bring gross wickedness to an end in the land of Judah. 	 5 E tonu me ne aumai ne Ieova a te gataga ki amioga matagā i te fenua o Iuta.


18, 19. What principle do we find at Hosea 8:7, and how did that principle work out for the Israelites? 	 18, 19. Se a te fakatakitakiga fakavae e maua ne tatou i te Hosea 8:7, kae ne fakaaogā pefea te fakatakitakiga tenā ki te kau Isalaelu?


The apostle Peter wrote: “Shepherd the flock of God under your care, serving as overseers, not under compulsion, but willingly before God; not for love of dishonest gain, but eagerly; not lording it over those who are God’s inheritance, but becoming examples to the flock.” (1 Pet. 5:2-4) To be sure, overseers who joyfully submit to God and to Christ, the head of the congregation, benefit both themselves and those under their care.—Isa. 32:1, 2, 17, 18. 	 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Petelu: “Tausi faka‵lei te lafu mamoe a te Atua tenā e tausi ne koutou, i te tavini atu e pelā me ne ovasia, e se i te fai fitoi, kae i te loto fiafia i mua o te Atua; e se ona ko te fia fai mea i se auala sē tonu, kae i te fiafia tonu; e se i te pule atu e pelā me ne aliki ki luga i a latou kolā ko fai mo tofi o te Atua, kae ke fai e pelā me ne fakaakoakoga ‵lei ki te lafu mamoe.” (1 Pe. 5:2-4) Tela la, a ovasia kolā e fia‵fia o faka‵logo ki te Atua mo Keliso, te ulu o te fakapotopotoga, ka maua ne latou a mea aoga e penā foki mo latou kolā e ‵nofo mai lalo i te lotou tausiga.—Isa. 32:1, 2, 17, 18.


JANUARY 13-19, 2014 	 IANUALI 13-19, 2014


Meanwhile, I try to live in a morally upright way. 	 Kae e taumafai au o ola e ‵tusa mo tulafono i te Tusi Tapu.


(John 15:15) Yet, what happened when he was arrested? 	 (Ioa. 15:15) Kae se a te mea ne tupu i te taimi ne puke fakapagota ei a ia?


It is a financial sacrifice for the brother but a great help to the local publishers of little means. 	 A te mea tenei e fai pelā me ko te meaalofa tupe a te taina tenei, kae se fesoasoani lasi ‵ki eiloa ki tino talai i konā kolā e se na loa ko uke olotou mea.


Evidently, there were Israelites who dutifully made such offerings in a showy display of devotion. 	 E maina ‵lei me e isi ne tino Isalaelu kolā ne ofo atu olotou taulaga e pelā fua me se tiute e ‵tau o fai kae ofo atu olotou taulaga mo te fia lavea.


“The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise.” 	 “A fakatonuga foki a te Aliki e fakatuagagina, e aumai ne ia te poto ki a latou kolā e va‵lea.”


His sanctuary, here picturing pure Christian worship, is among them. 	 A tena faleie tapu, telā e fakaata mai i konei a te tapuakiga ‵ma faka-Kelisiano, e lavea atu foki i a latou.


Why did Jehovah forgive Manasseh? 	 Kaia ne fakamagalo ei ne Ieova a Manase?


Our Exemplar, Jesus Christ, did this when talking to a Samaritan woman.—John 4:7-26. 	 Ne fai eiloa ne te ‵tou Fakaakoakoga Sili, ko Iesu Keliso, a te mea tenei i te taimi ne faipati atu ei ki se fafine Samalia.—Ioane 4:7-26.


Pointing to the older of the two, the women of the town keep asking: “Is this Naomi?” 	 Ne fakasino atu ki te fafine matua i a laua konā, kae ne silisili faeloa a fāfine i konā penei: “Ko Naomi tonu eiloa tenei?”


9, 10. What good can result when a person acknowledges his need for help, and what influence can this have on others in the family and in the congregation? 	 9, 10. Ne a mea ‵lei e mafai o maua māfai e iloa ne se tino tena manakoga ki se fesoasoani, kae e aogā pefea te mea tenei ki tino i te kāiga mo te fakapotopotoga?


5 A significant number of angels joined Satan’s rebellion. 	 5 Ne ‵kau atu eiloa se aofaki lasi o agelu ki te ‵tekeatuga a Satani.


It would not be reasonable to say, for example, that the rewarding of the faithful slave, the judgment of the foolish virgins, and the judgment of the sluggish slave, who hid the Master’s talent, will take place when Jesus “comes” at the great tribulation. 	 Kāti e se se manatu ‵lei ke fai atu, me i te taui o te tavini fakamaoni, te fakamasinoga o tamafine va‵lea mo te tavini paie telā ne ‵funa ne ia a tupe a tena Matai, ka fai katoa i te taimi e “vau” ei a Iesu i te fakasauaga lasi.


God’s “Sacred Secret” 	 Te “Fuafuaga ‵Funa” a te Atua


For three months in a synagogue in Ephesus, Paul was “giving talks and using persuasion concerning the kingdom of God.” 	 I te tolu masina ne nofo atu ei a Paulo i Efeso, ne fakasako ‵sako mo latou, “kae ne taumafai atu foki a ia ke ‵fuli mai latou ki te Malo o te Atua.”


The baptism of these anointed Christians into Christ’s death is completed when after dying faithful they are resurrected as spirit creatures to “rule together as kings” with Christ in heaven.—2 Timothy 2:10-12; Romans 6:5; 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, 50. 	 E katoatoa ‵lei a te papatisoga o Kelisiano fakaekegina konei ki te mate o Keliso māfai ko oti ne ‵mate latou i te fakamaoni kae toe faka‵tu aka e pelā me ne tino faka-te-agaga ke ‘pule fakatasi’ mo Keliso e pelā me ne tupu i te lagi.—2 Timoteo 2:10-12; Loma 6:5; 1 Kolinito 15:42-44, 50.


Above all, by sending his Son, Jesus, to the earth. 	 E sili atu i mea katoa, mai te ugamaiga ne ia o tena Tama, ko Iesu, ki te lalolagi.


This has come to be from Jehovah himself.” 	 Ne fai ne te Aliki te mea tenei.”


Even the Very Young Praise Jehovah! 	 E ‵Viki Atu Foki a Tamā Tama‵liki ki a Ieova!


Only people who are forgiven for their sins will enjoy eternal life.—Read Isaiah 33:24; 35:3-6. 	 Ko tino fua kolā e fakamagalogina olotou agasala ka maua ne latou te ola se-gata-mai.—Faitau te Isaia 33:24; 35:3-6.


“Those who had been scattered went through the land declaring the good news of the word.” 	 “A tino talitonu kola ne salalau valevale, ko olo sale fua ki so se koga o talai atu te Tala ‵Lei.”


Paul was very much aware that he had neither earned nor deserved God’s great mercy, having been a former persecutor of Christians. 	 Ne iloa ‵lei ne Paulo me ne seki ‵tau o maua ne ia te alofa fakamagalo o te Atua, me i a ia se tino telā ne fakasaua muamua ne ia a Kelisiano.


3 The Greek word translated “lesser one” means someone who is modest, humble, lowly, insignificant, or of little esteem and influence. 	 3 A te pati Eleni telā e ‵fuli ki te “tino sē taulia” e fakauiga loa ki se tino telā e agamalū, loto maulalo, malalo, sē tāua, io me e sē āva malosi ki ei.


Would he compromise those standards in other matters? 	 E mata, ka fakasēaogā ne ia ana tulaga konā i nisi mea?


People who die are acquitted of, or pardoned for, their sins. 	 A tino kolā ko ‵mate ko oti ne fakasaoloto mai olotou agasala.


And “in troublesome season,” every effort is made to keep the preaching work moving forward.—2 Timothy 4:1, 2. 23, 24. 	 Kae i “aso faiga‵ta” konei, e fai so se taumafaiga ke tumau te galuega talai i te gasolo atu ki mua.—2 Timoteo 4:1, 2, NW.


They report: “We have no fear of sea-front witnessing, business territory, or any other challenge we may come up against because we know that Jehovah is always with us.” 	 Ne lipoti mai laua, penei: “E se toe ma‵taku nei maua ma talai atu i te tafātai, koga faipisinisi, io me ko so se koga telā e fe‵paki ei maua mo mea faiga‵ta me e tali‵tonu maua i a Ieova e fakatasi mai faeloa ki a maua.”


19 To gain God’s approval, the kings of the earth would need to change their course. 	 19 Ko te mea ke maua te taliaga a te Atua, e ‵tau o ‵fuli a faifaiga a tupu o te lalolagi.


How does Zechariah 8:23 point to the linguistic challenge in our preaching work? 	 E fakasino atu pefea te Sakalia 8:23 ki te faigata o te ‵tou galuega talai ona ko te uke o ‵gana kese‵kese?


Jesus was admonishing his apostles to be different from people in general. 	 Ne fakatonutonu ne Iesu ana apositolo ko te mea ke ‵kese latou mai tino.


Hardly! 	 Ikai loa!


At the end of that period, Jehovah would give rulership to the legal heir, Jesus Christ. 	 I te fakaotiga o te vaitaimi tenā, ka tuku atu ei ne Ieova te pulega ki tena sui telā ne ‵tofi aka, ko Iesu Keliso.


To the One who lives forever, a thousand years are as one day. 	 E ‵pau eiloa a te afe tausaga mo se aso e tasi ki te Tino telā e ola ki te se-gata-mai.


By this time, the Jews were resettled in the Promised Land and had rebuilt the temple in Jerusalem. 	 Ko leva ne toe ‵foki a te kau Iutaia kae toe faite aka a te faletapu i Ielusalema.


Brother Diehl went on to explain: “I was not permitted to give talks . . . Many no longer greeted us, treating us like disfellowshipped persons.” 	 Ne toe fakamatala mai a te Taina ko Willi: “Ne seki toe talia au ke fai a lāuga . . . Ne seki toe fakatalofa mai a tino e tokouke ki a māua, kae ne fai ne latou māua e pelā me ne tino faka‵tea.”


Many are the calamities of the righteous one, but out of them all Jehovah delivers him.”—Psalm 34:3, 4, 7, 8, 18, 19; 1 Samuel 21:10-15. 	 E uke a mea faiga‵ta e oko ki te tino amiotonu, kae fakaola a ia ne te Aliki mai mea katoa konā.”—Salamo 34:3, 4, 7, 8, 18, 19; 1 Samuelu 21:10-15.


The children begin to bicker. 	 Ko kamata o fakatau kinau a tama‵liki.


(Luke 12:21) What lesson can we learn from this parable? 	 (Luka 12:21) Se a te akoakoga e tauloto ne tatou mai te tala fakatusa tenei?


With the release of this new publication, there is now available an up-to-date discussion of nearly every verse in the book of Isaiah. 	 Ke fakamatala mai a auala ne gasolo atu ei ki mua a te fakapotopotoga talu mai te 1919. 11.


What mistaken viewpoint had developed among them? 	 Se a te kilokiloga ‵se ne maua ne latou?


Applying what Bible counsel can bring us real benefit? 	 Ne a pati fakatonutonu i te Tusi Tapu ka aoga tonu ki a tatou māfai e fakagalue ne tatou?


5 Humans were created “in God’s image.” 	 5 Ne faite ne te Atua a tino ke “foliga ki a ia.”


As discussed in the preceding article, are you shouldering your Scriptural responsibility as a husband, a wife, or a child, thus helping the entire family to “stay awake”? (1 Thess. 5:6) If so, you will “keep ready” for the coming of the Son of man. 	 E pelā mo te mea ne sau‵tala ki ei i te mataupu muamua, e mata, e fai ne koe tou tiute faka-te-Tusi Tapu e pelā me se tagata avaga, se fafine avaga, io me se tamaliki, mai te fesoasoani atu ki te kāiga kātoa ke “mataala”? (1 Tesalonia 5:6) Kafai e penā loa, ka “toka” faeloa koe mō te oko mai o te Tama a te Tagata.


“There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.”—Acts 20:35. 	 “E sili atu te manuia o te tino telā e tuku atu fua ana mea i lo te tino telā e talia ne ia.”—Galuega 20:35.


11 We become too self-centered. 	 11 A tatou ko tō ‵saga ki a tatou eiloa.


What do we learn from Jehovah’s description of himself as recorded at Exodus 3:14? 	 Se a te mea e tauloto ne tatou mai te fakamatalaga a Ieova e uiga ki a ia telā ne fakamau i te Esoto 3:14?


Why should the Egyptians say, “With evil intent he brought them out in order to kill them among the mountains and to exterminate them from the surface of the ground”? 	 Koe e manako ke fai aka tino Aikupito pelā me ne ‵taki mai fua ne koe ou tino ke ‵ta fakapalele i te atu mauga?


Similarly today, God’s adverse judgment can be averted if a sinner manifests genuine repentance. 	 E penā foki i aso nei, e mafai o ‵fuli te fakamasinoga a te Atua māfai e fakaasi atu ne se tino agasala a te salamo tonu.


Forgiving, though, does mean letting go of any resentment for such wrongs and maintaining your own peace. 	 Ke fakamagalo ne tatou se tino e fakauiga loa ki te fakapuli atu o te mea ‵se ne fai kae ke maua faeloa ne koe te filemu.


8 We undoubtedly pray for ourselves, but our prayers ought to include others—even Christians we do not know by name. 	 8 E mautinoa eiloa me e ‵talo atu tatou mō tatou eiloa, kae e ‵tau o aofia a nisi tino i ‵tou ‵talo—ke oko foki eiloa ki Kelisiano kolā e se iloa ne tatou olotou igoa.


13 Read Isaiah 53:11, 12. 	 13 Faitau te Isaia 53:11, 12.


One mountain represents Jehovah’s universal and eternal rulership. 	 A te mauga e tasi e fakaata mai i ei a te pulega sili kae tumau a Ieova.


Congregation meetings truly are a source of encouragement, but that is not surprising. 	 E tonu, e fai eiloa a fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga e pelā me ko te pogai o fakamalosiga, kae e se ofo tatou i ei.


Cain’s decisions and actions amounted to a willful rebellion against Jehovah God. 	 Ne lavea atu i fakaikuga mo faifaiga ne fai ne Kaino me ne ‵teke tonu atu a ia ki a Ieova te Atua.


13 At the time of the prophet Jeremiah, Jehovah foretold something new with regard to his people. 	 13 I taimi o te pelofeta ko Ielemia, ne folafola atu ne Ieova se mea fou e uiga ki ana tino.


Actually, our honesty should reflect our deep appreciation for God’s undeserved kindness. 	 I te tonuga loa, a te ‵tou fakamaoni e ‵tau o fakaata atu ei te ‵tou loto fakafetai mō te alofa tauanoa o te Atua.


He seeks to enslave us by tempting us to give in to his corrupting influence. 	 E taumafai a ia o fakapologa tatou mai te tofotofoga o tatou ke tau‵tali i ana fakamalosiga ma‵sei.


In what ways may we show that we are benefiting from Solomon’s good example as to wisdom? 	 Ne a auala e fakaasi atu ei ne tatou me e aoga ki a tatou te fakaakoakoga ‵lei a Solomona e uiga ki te poto?


▪ Listen carefully, seeking to understand the householder’s views. 	 ▪ Fakalogologo faka‵lei, kae taumafai ke malamalama koe i ana kilokiloga.


And what should we do if we feel unworthy to pray to God because of our shortcomings? 	 Kae ne a ‵tou mea e ‵tau o fai māfai e ma‵natu aka tatou me ko sē fetaui tatou ke ‵talo atu ki te Atua ona ko ‵tou agasala?


However, David had to face the consequences of his wrongdoing. 	 Kae ne ‵tau o fakafesagai atu a Tavita ki te ikuga o tena mea ‵se ne fai.


A NEWBORN baby nestles in his mother’s arms as she nurses him. 	 E MOE loa se pepe fatoā fanau i lima o tena mātua.


Considering the foregoing will help make the account come alive. 	 A te mafau‵fau ki mea i te mataupu tenei e fai ei ke matea tonu atu te lotou aogā ki a tatou.


Yet, it is evident that the prophet adjusted his view of the repentant Ninevites. 	 Kae e mautinoa eiloa me ne ‵fuli a te kilokiloga a te pelofeta ki tino Nineva kolā ne sala‵mo.


How have the anointed remnant and their other sheep companions shown lionlike courage in these last days? 	 Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne te ‵toega o tino fakaekegina mo olotou taugasoa ko nisi mamoe a te loto toa e pelā me se leona i aso fakaoti konei?


But our work was not tightly restricted, nor were we actively persecuted. 	 Kae ko te motou galuega e se fakataputapu malosi io me ko matou e fakasauāgina tonu.


19 Simply spending time with children and even teaching them is not all there is to rearing them successfully. 	 19 E se manakogina fua a te ‵nofo fakatasi mo te akoako atu o tama‵liki ke manuia ei te lotou putiakaga.


Did Jesus overlook the failure of the others to express gratitude? 	 E mata, ne seki fia saga atu Iesu ki te fakata‵mala o nisi tino ke fakaasi atu te loto fakafetai?


15 In the part of his prophecy that is recorded at Matthew 24:29–25:46, Jesus focuses primarily on what will happen during these last days and during the coming great tribulation. 	 15 I te vaega o tena valoaga telā ne tusi i te Mataio 24:29–25:46, e saga fakapitoa eiloa a Iesu ki mea kolā ka ‵tupu i aso fakaoti konei mo te taimi o te fakalavelave lasi.


The showgrounds are left cleaner than before. 	 Ko ‵ma atu a te koga tenei i lō aso mua.


What thoughts could build him or her up? 	 Ne a manatu e mafai o fakamalosi aka ei a ia?


(Psalm 110:2) In this corrupt world alienated from God, the Messiah is fulfilling his Father’s desire to search out all who want to come to know God as he really is and to worship him “with spirit and truth.” 	 (Salamo 110:2) I te lalolagi faivalevale tenei telā e ‵vae kea‵tea mai te Atua, ko fakataunu nei ne te Mesia a te loto o tena Tamana ke ‵sala atu ki tino kolā e ma‵nako ke iloa ne latou te Atua tonu, kae tapuaki atu ki a ia “i te agaga mo te fakamaoni io me ko te munatonu.”


(Proverbs 21:5) Some use a simple envelope system. 	 (Faataoto 21:5) E fakaaoga ne nisi tino a teutusi ke fesoasoani atu i te fakaaogaga o olotou tupe.


To the ancient Israelites, who were often wayward, Moses said: “Is it to Jehovah that you keep doing this way, O people stupid and not wise? 	 Ne fai mai Mose e uiga ki tino Isalaelu mua, kolā ne seki faka‵logo sāle: “Tino va‵lea, tino seai ne mafaufau; tenā te mea e ‵tau o fai ne koutou ki te Aliki?


They are important for every one of us, and a given book may treat many themes and benefit many audiences. 	 E aogā ki a tatou katoa a tusi konā, kae e mafai o uke a manatu tāua i se tusi e tasi kae e aogā foki ki tino fai‵tau e tokouke.


Meanwhile, by regularly studying God’s Word and getting the sense of it, we are protected from acting in ignorance in a way that brings Jehovah’s displeasure. 	 I te vaitaimi nei, ka puipui tatou mai te faiga o mea va‵lea kolā ka fai ei ke se fiafia a Ieova, māfai e suke‵suke faeloa tatou ki te Muna a te Atua mo te taumafai ke maina i ei.


When the interview was aired on BBC television, the reporter concluded the program by saying: “I’ve learned a lot more about why Jehovah’s Witnesses come knocking on our door. 	 I te taimi ne faka‵pula atu ei ne te Leo o Peletania (BBC) a te sautalaga tenā i te TV, ne fakaoti ne te tino fai lipoti te polokalame i ana pati konei: “Ko iloa nei ne au a mea e uke atu e uiga ki te pogai e tukituki sāle a Molimau a Ieova i te motou mataloa.


Oriental shepherds literally lead their flocks. 	 Ne takitaki sāle ne tausi mamoe i fenua ki saegala a olotou lafu.


7 The “thoughts and intentions of the heart” can change as time passes and as we are affected by our experiences in life—both pleasant and difficult. 	 7 E mafai o ‵fuli a ‘manakoga mo mafaufauga o loto o tino’ i te gāsologa o taimi māfai ko ‵tupu a nisi mea i ‵tou olaga—ko mea ‵gali mo mea faiga‵ta.


In fact, the Bible indicates that Satan has increased his attacks on God’s people during these last days.—Revelation 12:9, 17. 	 A te tonuga loa, e fai mai te Tusi Tapu me ko oti ne fakauke aka ne Satani ana togafiti ki tino o te Atua i aso fakaoti konei.—Fakaasiga 12:9, 17.


Jesus’ description of the rich man brings to mind what he later said to the Christians in the first-century congregation in Laodicea, Asia Minor: “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.”—Revelation 3:17. 	 Kae e se iloa ne koe a tou masei mo tou fakaalofa.’ A koe e mativa, e nofo fuafua kae ‵kivi.”—Fakaasiga 3:17.


(Mic. 4:5) That Jehovah allowed the Bible Students to adopt his name was more than just a great honor. 	 (Mika 4:5, NW) A te talia ne Ieova ke fakaaoga ne Tino A‵koga i te Tusi Tapu a tena igoa e sili atu i lō te fai pelā me se tauliaga lasi ‵ki.


Branch offices of Jehovah’s Witnesses were established in one land after another. 	 Ne kamata ei o faka‵tu aka a ofisa lagolago o Molimau a Ieova i fenua e uke.


Back in the time of the Judges in Israel, for example, Manoah and his barren wife earnestly desired a child. 	 E pelā mo taimi o famasino i Isalaelu, ne ma‵nako malosi a Manoa mo tena avaga telā e se afu ki se tamaliki.


When the boxes were filled, they were cut open. The savings totaled $3.13 (U.S.)—no insignificant sum in a country where the average annual income is just a few hundred dollars. 	 I te taimi ko ‵fonu i ei a pokisi, ne ‵kati ke ma‵tala, kae e ‵tusa mo te $3.13 (tupe Amelika) ne maua aka i ei—se aofaki lasi māfai e fakatusa ki te fia fua selau tālā e maua ne tino i tausaga takitasi i olotou peofuga.


Hence, in this article and the one following, we will review the circumstances under which David wrote the psalm and then consider the encouraging contents of the psalm itself. 	 Tela la, i te mataupu tenei mo te mataupu telā e ‵soko mai, ka onoono tatou ki fakanofonofoga ne tusi ei ne Tavita te salamo tenei, ko mafau‵fau ei tatou ki mea fakamalosi loto i te salamo tenā.


Show Concern 	 Fakaasi Atu te Amanaia ki Nisi Tino


Significantly, one copy of the Mtskheta (Mcxeta) Manuscript, also known as Saba’s Bible, that has survived to our day contains Orbeliani’s handwritten comments. 	 E tāua ‵ki eiloa me e tasi te ‵kopi o te Mtskheta (Mcxeta) Manuscript, e taku foki ko te Tusi Tapu a Saba, ne sao mai ki ‵tou aso nei kae maua i ei a manatu o Orbeliani kolā ne tusi ki lima.


7 Feet shod with the equipment of the good news of peace. 	 7 Takutaku atu a te Tala ‵Lei o te Filemu, ke pelā mo ne taka mō otou vae.


What he purposes for mankind’s benefit always comes true. 	 A te mea telā ne fuafua ne ia mō te ‵lei o tino e taunu faeloa.


The answer to this question will be considered in the following article. 	 Ka maua ne tatou a te tali ki te fesili tenei i te suā mataupu.


Immersing ourselves in other theocratic activities, such as Christian meetings, programs for building places of worship, efforts to help those in need, and the like, can deepen our sense of identity as Christians.—Galatians 6:9, 10; Hebrews 10:23, 24. 	 A te aofia malosi o tatou i nisi galuega faka-Kelisiano, e pelā mo fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano, te faitega o koga tapuaki, te fesoasoani atu ki tino fakaa‵lofa mo nisi mea aka penā, e mafai o faka‵loto aka ei te ‵tou kilokiloga ki te ‵tou iloga e pelā me ne Kelisiano.—Kalatia 6:9, 10; Epelu 10:23, 24.


As a soldier under Christ, you must be equally single-minded and avoid becoming tied up in unnecessary material pursuits that could prevent you from fully accomplishing your lifesaving ministry.—Matthew 6:24; 1 Timothy 4:16; 2 Timothy 4:2, 5. 	 E pelā me se sotia mai lalo i a Keliso, e ‵tau eiloa o saga tonu atu koe ki te mea e tasi kae ‵kalo keatea mai i te saga malosi atu ki mea faka-te-foitino kolā e mafai o taofi aka ei tou kau katoatoa atu ki te fakataunuga o te galuega fakaola tino.—Mataio 6:24; 1 Timoteo 4:16; 2 Timoteo 4:2, 5.


To what was Paul referring? 	 Se a te mea ne fakasino atu ki ei a Paulo?


(Mark 13:10) Early Christian preaching activity was supported by voluntary donations. 	 (Maleko 13:10) Ne ‵lago atu a meaalofa kolā ne tuku mai mo te lotomalie ki te galuega talai a Kelisiano mua.


5 What can we conclude from all of this? 	 5 Ne a mea e mafai o fakaiku aka ne tatou mai i mea katoa konei?


They were not looking for his guidance. 	 Ne seki salasala latou ki ana fakatakitakiga.


For what does he want an explanation? 	 Se a te fakamatalaga e manako a ia ki ei?


As Jehovah’s Witnesses, we love to discuss God’s universal sovereignty with anyone who will listen. 	 E pelā me ne Molimau a Ieova, e fia‵fia eiloa tatou ke sau‵tala e uiga ki te pulega sili a te Atua i te lagi mo te lalolagi mo so se tino telā e loto fiafia o fakalogologo ki ei.


• In manner of worship, what similarity is there between the early Christians and Jehovah’s Witnesses? 	 9. Kaia ne ‵kalo keatea ei a tavini a Ieova i aso mua mo aso nei mai te fakamanatuga o te Eseta? 10.


Before his ascension to heaven, Jesus commanded: “Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, . . . teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you.” 	 A koi tuai o fanaka a ia ki te lagi, ne fakatonu atu a Iesu: “Tela la, olo atu koutou ki fenua katoa ke fai a tino i ei mo oku soko; . . . Akoako atu foki latou ke faka‵logo ki mea katoa kolā ne fakatonu atu ne au ki a koutou.”


He might start to turn a deaf ear to us. 	 E mafai o sē fia fakalogo mai tou tagata ki a tatou.


The local congregation took action. 	 Ne gasuesue eiloa te fakapotopotoga o fesoasoani ki a laua.


What, then, is involved in the transformation that Christians must undergo? 	 Kae sē a la te ‵fuliga telā e ‵tau o fai ne Kelisiano?


So “Elisha began to pray and say: ‘O Jehovah, open his eyes, please, that he may see.’ Immediately Jehovah opened the attendant’s eyes, so that he saw; and, look! the mountainous region was full of horses and war chariots of fire all around Elisha.” (2 Kings 6:17) The attendant could then see the angelic hosts. 	 “Tenā ne ‵talo ei a [Elisaia], muna a ia: ‘Te Aliki, faka pula aka ona mata ke lavea ne ia!’ . . . tena la, i te kilo akega o te tavini a Elisaia, lavea ei ne ia a te feitu o te koga maluga e ‵tu mai ei a solofanua mo kaliota afi e fakatamilo i a Elisaia.” (2 Tupu 6:17) Tenā ne mafai ei o lavea atu ne te tino fesoasoani a te kautau agelu.


9 Concern about the sanctification of Jehovah’s holy name also helped Jesus to be prepared for the trials he faced. 	 9 A te fiafia ke fakamaluga aka a te igoa tapu o Ieova, ne fesoasoani atu ki a Iesu ke toka ei a ia mo fakalavelave kolā ne fepaki mo ia.


I thought it was a joke but found it very hard to stop her. 	 Ne mafaufau au me se mea fai fa‵kata fua kae ne faigata eiloa ke taofi aka ne au tou fafine.


He soon learned that many of the teachings that are prevalent in Christendom are not found in the Bible. 	 Ne fatoa iloa ne ia me i te ukega o akoakoga kolā e lauiloa i Fenua o Lotu Kelisiano e se maua i loto i te Tusi Tapu.


Again, Jesus’ example guides us. 	 E takitaki foki tatou ne te fakaakoakoga a Iesu.


12 Where Frontiers Mean Nothing 	 MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA 4


How can husband and wife deal with their differences in a peaceful way and communicate their feelings in a pleasant manner? 	 E mafai pefea o fakafesagai atu i se auala filemu se tauavaga ki lā fakalavelave kae ke fakatau fakaasi atu a lā lagonaga i se auala ‵lei?


2 In this article, we will consider examples of individuals who claimed to be on Jehovah’s side while at the same time following a course that offended him. 	 2 I te mataupu tenei, ka sau‵tala eiloa tatou ki fakaakoakoga a tino kolā ne fai mai i a latou e ‵kau ki a Ieova, kae e tau‵tali foki latou i te auala telā e fakafanoanoa atu ki a ia.


Scientists presumed that these “spiral nebulae” were objects in our Milky Way galaxy. 	 Ne leake a saienitisi me i “mea ‵nefu” konā ne vaega eiloa o te ‵tou fakaputugā fetu ko te Kaniva.


For instance, in the year 1914, he installed his Son, Jesus Christ, as heavenly King. 	 E pelā mo te 1914, ne fakasopo ne ia i ei tena Tama, ko Iesu Keliso, mo fai te Tupu i te lagi.


(Genesis 18:14) One year later, at the age of 100, Abraham became father to a son, whom he named Isaac. 	 (Kenese 18:14) I te tausaga mai tua ifo, ne kātoa ei te 100 tausaga o Apelaamo kae ne fai mo fai se tamana ki se tama tagata telā ne fakaigoa ki a Isaako.


(Matt. 5:3) Dedicated Christians live for God’s will, not Satan’s. 	 (Mata. 5:3) E ola a Kelisiano tukugina atu o fai te loto o te Atua, kae e se ko Satani.


Explain what it means to ‘sow with a view to the spirit.’ 	 Fakamatala mai me se a te uiga ke ‘‵toki a mea faka-te-agaga.’


In making their decision, they must not fail to consider how Jehovah feels about what they are doing. 	 I te faiga o te lā fakaikuga, e se ‵tau o puli i a lāua a lagonaga o Ieova e uiga ki te mea telā ka fai ne lāua.


To avoid confrontation, the wife of such a man may show him a measure of respect when he is present. 	 Ke kalo kea‵tea mai kinauga, e mafai ne te avaga a tou tagata o fakaasi atu ki a ia te āva.


13 Since Jehovah is a God of prophecy and purpose, how does he exercise his foreknowledge? 	 13 Ona la ko Ieova se Atua o valoaga mo fuafuaga, e fakaaogā pefea ne ia tena mafai o iloa a mea ka ‵tupu?


Giving genuine commendation shows thoughtfulness and builds an atmosphere of warmth, security, and appreciation. 	 A te faiatuga o pati fakamālō ‵tonu e fakaasi mai i ei a te ‵lei o mea e mafaufau ki ei se tino kae ati aka i ei te alofa, te tokagamalie mo te loto talitonu.


Besides, are we not encouraged when we hear about the work that our brothers are doing in other parts of the world? 	 E se gata i ei, e a, e sē maua ne tatou ne fakamalosiga i te lagona ne tatou a galuega kolā e fai ne ‵tou taina i nisi kogā koga i te lalolagi?


In this context, it is the use of biased or misleading information to manipulate the way people think and act. 	 I te mataupu tenei, e fakauiga loa ki te fakaaogaga o fakamatalaga sē ‵tonu ke faka‵se i ei a mafaufau o tino mo olotou mea e fai.


Appreciating Jehovah’s Dominant Quality 	 Ke Matea Atu te ‵Toe Uiga Sili o Ieova


• Why were priestly sacrifices in Malachi’s day unacceptable to Jehovah? 	 • Kaia ne seki talia ei ne Ieova a taulaga a faitaulaga i aso o Malaki?


Broadly, a bird’s “pinions” are its wings. 	 E puipui ne te manu ana tama ki ana kapakau mai olotou fili.


Others have been able to move to where the fishing is more productive and have obtained a fine catch there. 	 Ko oti ne ga‵sue atu a nisi tino ki koga kolā e uke a ika i ei kae ne maua ne latou i ei a ika e uke.


How did the Ninevites respond to divine warning? 	 Ne tali atu pefea a tino Nineva ki te faka‵pulaga mai te Atua?


(Hebrews 12:1) The apostle Paul wrote: “Faith is not a possession of all people.” (2 Thessalonians 3:2) Not that some are incapable of exercising this quality. 	 (Epelu 12:1) Ne tusi mai a te apositolo ko Paulo: “E se maua ne tino katoa te fakatuanaki.” (2 Tesalonia 3:2, Tusi Paia, Samoa) E se ko tena uiga me e se mafai o fakatuanaki a nisi tino.


Even in such instances, however, a Christian will want to carry on his business in a spirit of respect, love, and consideration. 	 Kae i tulaga foki eiloa penei, e manako te Kelisiano ke fakatele tena pisinisi i te agaga o te āva, te alofa mo te mafaufau ki nisi tino.


Recommending itself, the Bible says: “All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16, 17) The Bible’s contents originate with the very Source of life, Jehovah God. 	 E fakaasi mai ne te Tusi Tapu a tena aogā i ana pati konei: “Me i Tusitusiga Tapu katoa ne aumai mai te Atua, kae aoga ki te akoakoga o te mea tonu, ki te polopoloki, ki te fakatonu o te mea ‵se, mo te akoako atu ki te olaga ‵lei, ko te mea, ko te tino tela e tavini ki te Atua, ke maua ne ia te fakamaoniga, ke lava tena uta e fai ei ne ia so se galuega ‵lei.” (2 Timoteo 3:16, 17) E māfua mai a mea i loto i te Tusi Tapu mai i te Mafuaga o te ola, ko Ieova te Atua.


Why did Jehovah make a covenant with Abraham, and who play a special role in its fulfillment? 	 Kaia ne fai ei ne Ieova se feagaiga mo Apelaamo, kae ko oi ne maua ne latou se tulaga fakapito i te fakataunuga o te feagaiga tenā?


For example, he sought help from the king of Syria rather than from Jehovah. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga ne ‵sala atu a ia ki se fesoasoani mai i te tupu o Sulia i lō Ieova.


The Bible does not tell us the outcome, but these sisters may have responded well to the apostle Paul’s loving counsel.—Phil. 4:2, 3. 	 Ne seki fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu te mea ne tupu fakamuli, kae e lavea atu me ne faka‵logo faka‵lei a tuagane konā ki polopolokiga a‵lofa a te apositolo ko Paulo.—Fili. 4:2, 3.


(Isa. 22:19-21) This change occurred when Assyrian King Sennacherib was intending to attack Jerusalem. 	 (Isa. 22:19-21) Ne fai a te fakamafuliga tenei i te taimi ne manako ei a te tupu o Asulia ko Sanelivi o taua atu ki Ielusalema.


Interwoven from Genesis to Revelation is the Bible’s central theme—the vindication of Jehovah’s sovereignty and the fulfillment of his purpose for the earth by means of his Kingdom under Christ, the promised “offspring.”—Read Genesis 3:15; Matthew 6:10; Revelation 11:15. 	 A te matua fakavae o te Tusi Tapu e sokosoko ‵lei eiloa mai i a Kenese ki a Fakaasiga—e fakamaoni ei te pulega sili a Ieova mo te fakataunuga o tena fuafuaga mō te lalolagi e auala i te Malo mai lalo i a Keliso, te “fanau” telā ne folafola mai—Faitau te Kenese 3:15; Mataio 6:10; Fakaasiga 11:15.


In time, his family became united in true worship, and his wife entered the full-time ministry. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne ‵kau fakatasi te lotou kāiga i te tapuakiga tonu, kae ne kau atu tena avaga ki te taviniga tumau.


2 Jephthah and his God-fearing daughter put their trust and confidence in Jehovah’s way of doing things, even when it was hard to do so. 	 2 Ne tali‵tonu katoatoa a Iefata mo tena tamaliki fafine ki auala katoa o Ieova, faitalia te faigata ke fai penā.


1:23 and footnote—From what “two things” was Paul under pressure, and what “releasing” did he desire? 	 1:23—Ne a “mea e lua” ne sai‵tia i ei a Paulo, kae se a te “olaga” ne manako tou tagata ke “tiakina”?


(Ex. 19:5, 6) Third, when the majority of natural Israelites did not accept the Messiah, Jehovah took other steps to produce “a kingdom of priests.” 	 (Esoto 19:5, 6) A ko te tolu, i te taimi ne seki talia ei ne te tokoukega o tino Isalaelu faka-te-foitino a te Mesia, ne ‵sala ne Ieova a nisi auala ke fakatu aka se malo o “faitaulaga.”


Some might say no, claiming that God is not interested in us. 	 E mafai o fai mai a nisi tino ikai, mai te kinau mai me e se fia saga mai te Atua ki a tatou.


Such a substitution creates confusion. 	 A te faiga tenā e fakamalosi aka fua i ei a te ‵numi valevale.


13 Another way in which we pursue love is by being forgiving, not nursing grudges against our brothers. 	 13 A te suā auala e taumafai ei tatou o fakaasi atu te alofa ko te loto fakamagalo, kae ke mo a ma tumau i te ita fakamoemoe ki ‵tou taina.


(John 3:16) Soon, however, Jehovah will sweep away the incorrigibly wicked so that humans who love him can enjoy everlasting life in a righteous new world.—Psalm 37:9-11, 29; 2 Peter 3:13. 	 (Ioane 3:16) Kae ko pili o fakaseai ne Ieova a tino amio ma‵sei ko te mea ke mafai o maua ne tino kolā e a‵lofa ki a ia te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi fou kae amiotonu.—Salamo 37:9-11, 29; 2 Petelu 3:13.


(Luke 22:42) Each of us does well to ask himself, ‘Do I have a similarly obedient spirit?’ 	 (Luka 22:42) Se mea ‵lei ke fesili ifo ki a tatou eiloa, ‘E mata, e maua ne au te uiga fakalogo muna penā?’


Jehovah is the name of God as revealed in the Bible. 	 A Ieova ko te igoa o te Atua telā ne fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu.


To refuse to live by what our Creator requires of us is to know less than a bull or an ass. 	 Kafai e ita tatou ma ola e ‵tusa mo mea kolā e manako ki ei te Tino ne faite ne ia tatou, ko tena uiga ko mu‵tana ifo ‵tou mea e iloa i lō te pulumakau io me se asini.


(John 14:2, 3) They give up their earthly prospects in order to have an ‘inheritance reserved for them in the heavens.’ (1 Peter 1:4) What do they do there? 	 (Ioane 14:2, 3) Ka tiakina ne latou olotou fakamoemoega ke ola i te lalolagi nei ko te mea ke maua te tofi “i te lagi” mō latou. (1 Petelu 1:4) Ne a olotou mea ka fai i konā?


God invited him to “go about in the land” and get familiar with its nature and regions. 	 Ne ‵kami ne te Atua a ia ke “kilokilo faka‵lei ki te kogā laukele” tenā kae ke fakamasani atu ki mea i ei.


How can modesty help us to avoid becoming self-reliant? 	 E fesoasoani mai pefea te uiga agamalu ke ‵kalo keatea tatou mai te fakalagolago ki a tatou eiloa?


How should young Christians view the prospect of marriage? 	 E ‵tau o ‵kilo atu pefea a talavou Kelisiano ki te tulaga o te fakaipoipoga?


He welcomed its influence, and when it impelled him, he yielded and acted accordingly. 	 Ne talia ne ia ana fakamalosiga, kae kafai e fakatonu atu ki a ia, ne fakalogo kae fai eiloa ne ia e ‵tusa mo tena fakatonuga.


“I had a choice. 	 “Ne maua ne au se avanoaga ke fai se filifiliga.


17 Jesus also helped people to reason, instead of simply giving them facts. 	 17 Ne fesoasoani atu foki a Iesu ki tino ke iloa ne latou o fakasakosako, i lō te taku atu fua o manatu ‵tonu.


You are not cramped for room within us, but you are cramped for room in your own tender affections. 	 Ne a‵lofa atu matou ki a koutou, ka ko koutou ne seki a‵lofa mai ki a matou.


What opportunities do we have to strengthen the bond of Christian brotherhood? 	 Ne a avanoaga e maua ne tatou ke fakamalosi aka ei a te va fealofani o te kau taina Kelisiano?


In what sense do the wicked “go off to eternal punishment”? 	 I te auala fea e olo atu ei a tino amio ma‵sei ki “te fakasalaga se gata mai”?


Other anointed ones have been gathered in order to complete the number of 144,000. 	 Ne fakamaopoopo mai i ei a nisi tino fakaekegina ke fakakātoa ei te lotou aofaki mautinoa ko te 144,000.


“Go With” the Anointed as They Follow the Lamb 	 “Olo” mo te Kau Fakaekegina me Tau‵tali i te Tamā Mamoe


We cannot help wondering, ‘Has it never occurred to such clergymen that their counterparts on the opposing side are doing the same thing?’ 	 Kāti ka mafau‵fau faeloa tatou: ‘E mata, e se matea ne faifeau penā me ko faifeau foki eiloa mai i olotou lotu kolā e fai penā i te kautau ‵teke?’


5 The pure language is the truth about Jehovah God and his purposes as found in his Word, the Bible. 	 5 A te ‵gana ‵ma ko te munatonu e uiga ki a Ieova te Atua mo ana fuafuaga telā e maua i tena Muna, ko te Tusi Tapu.