Well, then, ask yourself, ‘What convinces me that God exists?’ 	 Ia, ke na fesili ifo koe, ‘Se a te mea e fakatalitonu mai ki a au me e ola tonu eiloa te Atua?’


What can we learn from this? 	 Ne a mea ko iloa ne tatou mai te tala tenei?


Those are good questions, and the Bible provides satisfying answers.* We invite you to examine for yourself what the Bible teaches about the near future, when all corruption will be gone forever. 	 A mea konā ne fesili aoga, kae e tuku mai ne te Tusi Tapu a tali fakamalie loto ki ei.* E ‵kami ne matou koe ke sukesuke ki mea kolā e akoako mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki aso mai mua, ko te taimi telā ka fakaseai atu ei a pulega sē fakamaoni ki te se-gata-mai. [Fakamatalaga fakaopoopo]


Thus, when Jehovah assigned him to be His prophet, Jeremiah said: “Alas, O Sovereign Lord Jehovah! Here I actually do not know how to speak, for I am but a boy.” 	 Tela la, i te taimi ne ‵tofi aka ei a ia ne Ieova ke fai mo Ana pelofeta, ne fai atu a Ielemia: “Te Aliki Sili [ko Ieova], e se iloa ne au o faipati, au koi foliki.”


Like Abishai, some may even encourage us to take action without considering God’s will in connection with a particular matter. 	 E pelā mo Apisai, kāti e fakamalosi mai foki a nisi tino ke fai ne tatou se mea e aunoa mo te mafaufau me se a te loto o te Atua e uiga ki te mea tenā.


(See opening image.) (b) What will we consider in this article? 	 (Ke onoono ki te ata i te kamataga.) (e) Ne a mea ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei i te mataupu tenei?


Every Wednesday morning, he tells his staff to hold his telephone calls and then gives his full attention to the study. 	 I taeao o Aso Tolu katoa, ne fai atu a ia ki ana tino ga‵lue ke taofi katoa a telefoni a tino ki a ia ko te mea ke saga tonu atu a ia ki te akoga.


What is represented by the bread and by the wine at the Lord’s Evening Meal? 	 Ne a mea e sui ne te falaoa mo te uaina i te ‵Kaiga a Aliki i te Afiafi?


Thus, lasting peace and justice come at a price—the removal of the wicked ones. 	 Tela la, e maua fua te filemu mo te amiotonu mai te faiga o te mea tenei—te tapalega keatea o tino matagā.


The situation is the same or worse in scores of other countries. 	 E ‵pau eiloa te tulaga o te mea tenei i nisi fenua io me e silia atu i te masei.


But with the aid of diving goggles or a glass-bottomed boat, he is thrilled to see for the first time brilliantly colored corals, fish, sea anemones, and other fascinating creatures. 	 Kae mai te fakaaogāga o matauku io me se pōti telā e fakakilasi tena takele, ka ofo masei ei a ia ke lavea atu i te taimi muamua a kamu lanu kese‵kese, ika, manu o te tai kolā e foliga pelā me ne pulalakau mo nisi mea ola fakaofoofogina.


A Treasure Beyond Compare 16. 	 Se Koloa Telā e Seai Sena Nafa


What it does tell us is this: “Noah proceeded to do according to all that God had commanded him. He did just so.”—Genesis 6:22. 	 Kae tenei te mea ne taku mai i ei ki a tatou: “Ne fai eiloa ne Noa a mea katoa kolā ne fakatonu atu ne te Atua.”—Kenese 6:22.


On what do Haggai and Zechariah focus? 	 Se a te mea e ‵saga tonu atu ki ei a Hakai mo Sakalia?


[Picture on page 14] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 12]


(Prov. 3:11, 12) What a fine lesson for those who lose privileges of service in God’s congregation today! 	 (Faata. 3:11, 12) Mafaga la o fakaakoakoga ‵lei mō latou kolā ne ‵galo atu olotou tauliaga i te taviniga i te fakapotopotoga a te Atua i aso nei!


And imperfect as he was, Eli was Jehovah’s chosen representative. 	 Kae faitalia me ne sē ‵lei katoatoa a Eli, ko oti ne filifili ne Ieova a ia ke fai mo fai tena sui.


After reading and rereading Philippians 4:6, 7, she worked hard to apply its counsel. 	 Ne faitau fakafia a ia ki te Filipi 4:6, 7, kae ne taumafai malosi ke fakagalue aka ne ia a pati konā.


26 The Bible Changes Lives 	 23 Ke Gasolo Aka Faeloa te Alofa Fakataina


Well, in the same letter, Paul reminded the Corinthians of two of these associates when he wrote: “Jesus . . . was preached among you through us, that is, through me and Silvanus and Timothy.” (2 Cor. 1:19) Moreover, whenever Paul used the term “fellow workers” in his letters, it always referred to his close associates, such as Apollos, Aquila, Prisca, Timothy, Titus, and others. 	 Ko ‵lei la, i te tusi foki eiloa tenā, ne fakamasaua atu a Paulo ki te kau i Kolinito e uiga ki taugasoa e tokolua konei i te taimi ne tusi atu ei a ia: “Iesu, telā ne talai atu ki a koutou, e auala i a matou, ko tena uiga ko matou mo Suliano mo Timoteo.” (2 Kolinito 1:19) E se gata i ei, i te fakaaogaga ne Paulo a te tugāpati “tino e ga‵lue” i ana tusi, ne fakasino atu faeloa ki ana taugasoa kolā e ga‵lue tasi mo ia e pelā mo Apolo, Akuila, Pisila, Timoteo, Tito, mo nisi tino aka.


You may have tried to imitate some of the ways in which he taught, such as his use of questions and illustrations. 	 Kāti ko oti ne taumafai koe o fakaakoako ki nisi auala e akoako ei a ia, e pelā mo te fakaaogaga ne ia o fesili mo tala fakatusa.


10. What part does prayer play in strengthening our faith? 	 10 E tāua ‵ki a te ‵talo i taimi katoa ki ‵tou fakatuanaki.


(Ephesians 5:15, 16; Matthew 24:14) Our dedication to Jehovah and our desire to do his will affect for the good all aspects of our lives, including the way we relax, our eating and drinking habits, and the kind of music we listen to. 	 (Efeso 5:15, 16; Mataio 24:14) Ka aogā malosi a ‵tou tukuatuga ki a Ieova mo te manakoga ke fai tena loto ki feitu katoa o ‵tou olaga, e aofia i ei te auala e fakaaogā ei ne tatou a ‵tou taimi avanoa, te auala e inu kae ‵kai ei tatou, mo vaegā pese kolā e fakalogo‵logo tatou ki ei.


• How can we accomplish the greatest good? 	 E ‵tau o aofia pefea tatou i te iloaga me i a Ieova e alofa fakamagalo kae e uiga kaimalie?


JESUS CHRIST 	 IESU KELISO


▪ What is its purpose? 	 ▪ Se a te pogai o te mea tenā?


Being strongly influenced by Plato’s ideas about the soul, Origen “built into Christian doctrine the whole cosmic drama of the soul, which he took from Plato,” observes theologian Werner Jaeger. 	 Ona ko fakamalosiga a Palato e uiga ki te agaga, ne “fakaaofia [ne Origen] a akoakoga a Palato e uiga ki te agaga mo te koga ka fano ki ei i akoakoga faka-Kelisiano,” ko pati a te faifeau ko Werner Jaeger.


(1 Chron. 29:11, 12) As a generous Father, he openhandedly shares his spiritual riches with all who discern their excelling value. 	 (1 Nofo. 29:11, 12) E pelā me se Tamana kaimalie, e fakaasi mai eiloa ne ia mo te loto fiafia ana koloa faka-te-agaga ki a latou kolā e iloa ne latou te lotou tāua malosi.


Jehovah’s love and justice were manifested in the sacrifice of his Son 	 Ne fakaasi mai a te alofa mo te fakamaoni o Ieova i te taulaga a tena Tama


(Genesis 2:5-23) We learned how he has dealt with mankind, not casting us off when sin first invaded the human family, but taking steps to redeem us. 	 (Kenese 2:5-23) Ne tau‵loto tatou e uiga ki ana faifaiga ki tino, kae ne seki tuku tiaki ne ia tatou i te taimi ne oko muamua mai ei a te agasala ki te kāiga faka-te-foitino, kae ne gasuesue ke fakasaoloto ne ia tatou.


For instance, he and Timothy became close friends despite a difference in age and background. 	 E pelā mo lāua mo Timoteo, ne fai mo taugasoa ‵pili faitalia te lasi o te ‵kese o lā tausaga mo lā ‵tupuakaga.


3 Why is it vital that we be led by holy spirit? 	 3 Kaia e tāua ei ke takitaki tatou ne te agaga tapu?


For example, you have come to appreciate that the Scriptures were written under the inspiration of holy spirit. 	 E pelā mo tou malamalama me ne tusi te Tusi Tapu mai lalo i te takitakiga a te agaga tapu.


15 Many circuit overseers have stated how encouraged they and their wives felt after receiving even a short note of gratitude for their visit to a congregation. 	 15 E tokouke a ovasia o fenua ne fai mai ki fakamalosiga ne maua foki ne latou mo olotou avaga mai i tusi fakafetai mo pati fakamālō mai i fakapotopotoga ne āsi latou ki ei.


How, then, do you view the world of unrighteous human society alienated from God? 	 Kae e pefea tau kilokiloga ki te lalolagi o tino se amio‵tonu kolā e ‵fuli keatea mai i te Atua?


(Exodus 20:17) The Bible is replete with examples of individuals who have fallen into grievous sin on account of covetousness of one kind or another. 	 (Esoto 20:17) E ‵fonu te Tusi Tapu i tala e uiga ki tino kolā ne ‵to atu ki te faiga o agasala matagā ona ko te matakanokano i auala kese‵kese.


TODAY people the world over feel that they are drowning in bad news. 	 E FAI mai a tino i te lalolagi kātoa me ko ‵fiu latou i te uke o tala ma‵sei.


What example did King David set in making decisions? 	 Se a te fakaakoakoga ne tuku mai ne te tupu ko Tavita i te faiga o filifiliga?


(Ps. 37:11, 29) Who are “the meek” and “the righteous”? 	 (Sala. 37:11, 29) Ko oi a tino “loto maulalo” mo “tino amio‵tonu”?


Why should single parents not despair when it comes to rearing their children as Christians? 17 What about single-parent families? 	 17 E mafai pefea ne kāiga kolā e tokotasi fua te mātua i ei o fakamalosi aka olotou kāiga i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


These reflect “desires incidental to youth,” from which the Bible urges us to flee. 	 E fakaasi atu eiloa i mea konei a “manakoga fakatamatane,” kolā e fakamalosi mai te Tusi Tapu ke ‵kalo keatea tatou mai i ei.


Megiddo 	 Afeka


Wonderful events are happening now and more lie just ahead. 	 Ko ‵tupu nei a mea fakaofoofogia kae koi uke eiloa konā e ta‵kato mai i ‵tou mua.


It is a matter of obedience. 	 E aofia eiloa i ei te fakalogo.


Jesus explained that his disciples were brothers and sisters because they recognized Jehovah as their heavenly Father. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne Iesu me i ana soko ne taina mo tuagane me ne taku ne latou a Ieova ko te lotou Tamana faka-te-lagi.


Like Jehovah, we dearly wish that people would respond to the message and “keep living.” 	 E pelā mo Ieova, e fakamoe‵moe malosi tatou me ka ‵saga mai a tino ki te fekau kae ke “tumau i te ola.”


(Revelation 7:1-4, 9-15; 22:17; John 10:16; Matthew 28:19, 20) Among them are many young ones who have been raised by Christian parents. 	 (Fakaasiga 7:1-4, 9-15; 22:17; Ioane 10:16; Mataio 28:19, 20) E aofia i a latou konā ko talavou e tokouke kolā ne puti aka ne olotou mātua Kelisiano.


This is because those who practice it vary so greatly. 	 E fai penā ona ko te mea e kese‵kese malosi a tino faivailakau.


This made us strong and enabled us to keep our integrity even under the most extreme circumstances.” 	 Ne fai i ei ke ma‵losi matou kae ke tumau matou i te fakamaoni ke oko foki eiloa ki toe tulaga faiga‵ta.”


We also fetch firewood from the bush, a two hours’ walk away. 	 E sa‵sale atu matou i se lua itula ki te vao o fai fafie.


Commenting on the unbelievable savagery at that time, another observer stated: “If someone still dares to deny Satan, meet me at a mass grave in Rwanda.” 	 I fakamatalaga e uiga ki te matagā o te mea ne tupu i te taimi tenā, ne fai mai a te suā tagata, penei: “Kafai koi mafaufau se tino me i a Satani e sē se tino tonu, ke vau la o onoono ki te mea ne fai ne au i te matugā tanuga lasi o tino ‵mate i Rwanda.”


5 It is one thing to imagine bringing to life a person who recently died. 	 5 E ‵kese eiloa māfai e fakaataata i tou mafaufau me ko toe ola mai se tino telā ne fatoa mate fakamuli nei.


However, it actually raised another issue: Was Mary, the woman who bore Jesus, “the Mother of God”? 	 Kae ne fakasae aka foki i ei a te suā mataupu: “E mata, a Malia ko te fafine telā ne fanau ne ia a Iesu, “te Mātua o te Atua”?


They are in what can be likened to a deep sleep.* The Bible thus makes it clear that God does not take our dead loved ones to be with him in heaven. 	 E pelā eiloa me ‵nau ‵ki olotou ‵moe.* E fakaasi manino mai i te Tusi Tapu me e se avaka ne te Atua ‵tou tino pele kolā ko ‵mate ke fakatasi mo ia i te lagi.


May we never become complacent in our relationship with him. 	 Ke mo a eiloa e mafau‵fau tatou me ko iloa ‵lei ne tatou a ia.


While the brother keeps on looking for secular work, he is now also moved to support midweek field service activity. 	 A koi salasala te taina ki se galuega ‵togi, ko ‵lago atu foki nei a ia ki te galuega talai i loto i te vaiaso.


Some experts try to argue that the Apocryphal writings are based on earlier writings or traditions, but there is no proof of this. 	 E taumafai a nisi tino ‵poto o kinau atu me i tusitusiga Apokalifa ne fakavae mai i tusitusiga io me ko tuu mua, kae e seai se fakamaoniga ki te mea tenei.


We certainly have reason to praise Jehovah. 	 E maua eiloa ne tatou a pogai e uke ke tavae atu ki a Ieova.


ON ONE occasion, God revealed himself to Moses by declaring His own name and qualities. 	 I SE taimi e tasi, ne fakaasi atu a Ieova ki a Mose mai te folafola atu ne ia Tena igoa totino mo ana uiga.


In what ways did God’s spirit operate upon them? 	 Ko se ‵nofo nei a Kelisiano mai lalo i te Tulafono.


13 Peter’s two inspired letters contain much to help the anointed and the other sheep to keep their respective hopes alive. 	 13 E tusi i loto i tusi fakaosofia e lua a Petelu a mea e uke ke fesoasoani atu ki te kau fakaekegina mo nisi mamoe ke tausi olotou fakamoemoega ke ola.


How did Jesus show that he loved the principles found in God’s Word? 	 15, 16. Ne a mea ne ‵tupu i te galuega a Iesu telā ne fakaasi mai ei me ne fakatāua ne ia a uiga ‵lei o tino?


(Gal. 5:19-23) Just as the early Christians in Corinth had to clear out badness, so today any corrupting influence must be kept out of the congregation in order to preserve its healthy, positive spirit. 	 (Kalatia 5:19-23) E pelā mo te tapalega o mea ma‵sei ne Kelisiano mua i Kolinito, e ‵tau foki o tapale kea‵tea mai loto i te fakapotopotoga i aso nei so se fakamalosiga masei ko te mea ke fakatumau a te agaga malosi kae tonu i ei.


16 Still, some fail to maintain their integrity. 	 16 E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, e fakata‵mala a nisi tino ke tumau i te fakamaoni.


(Read John 6:7-9.) 	 (Faitau te Ioane 6:7-9.)


However, Dinah was greatly deceived. 	 Kae ne faka‵segina eiloa a Tina.


As we noted at the outset, the design of living things is such that scientists often seek to mimic it. 	 E pelā mo mea ne fakaasi i te kamataga, ko se faka‵tau eiloa i te gali o te faitega o mea ola, telā ne taumafai sāle ei a saienitisi o fakaakoako ki ei.


4, 5. (a) What do we learn from the introduction to Jesus’ prayer? (b) How did Jehovah answer Jesus’ personal request about his future? 	 4, 5. (a) Ne mea e tauloto ne tatou mai te fakatomuaga o te ‵talo a Iesu? (e) Ne tali atu pefea a Ieova ki te fakamolemole totino a Iesu e uiga ki tena taimi mai mua?


Jesus said to his disciples: “In the world you are having tribulation, but take courage! 	 Ne fai atu a Iesu ki ana soko: “Ka fetaui koutou mo fakalavelave i te lalolagi. Ke loto ma‵losi koutou!


Above all, you will rejoice because you have found something much better than gold.—Prov. 3:13, 14. 	 Kae sili i mea katoa, ka fiafia eiloa koe me ne maua ne koe se mea e sili atu i lō aulo.—Faata. 3:13, 14.


We can keep his truth in front of us constantly by a diligent study of his Word. 	 E mafai o mafaufau faeloa tatou ki tena munatonu mai te sukesuke mo te loto finafinau ki tena Muna.


When a need to care for the daily food distribution arose in Jerusalem, the apostles selected ‘seven certified men, full of spirit and wisdom.’ 	 I te taimi ne manakogina ei ne tino ke fakasoa atu ne latou a meakai i aso takitasi i Ielusalema, ne ‵tofi aka ne apositolo a ‘tagata fakamaoni e tokofitu, e ‵fonu i te agaga mo te poto.’


How have millions today kept Jesus’ word, and despite what circumstances? 20 In “the Lord’s day,” beginning in 1914, a faithful remnant and their other sheep companions, now numbering millions, have also kept Jesus’ word by sharing zealously in the ministry and by holding fast to their integrity. 	 20 I te “Aso o te Aliki,” telā ne kamata i te 1914, ne tau‵tali atu ei ki pati a Iesu, se ‵toega fakamaoni mo olotou taugasoa ko nisi mamoe, kolā ko lau nei i miliona, mai te ‵kau atu mo te loto finafinau ki te galuega talai kae puke ‵mautakitaki ki te lotou fakamaoni.


Why do many young people enjoy making disciples? 	 Kaia e fia‵fia ei a talavou e tokouke ki te faiga o soko?


Nevertheless, they were still his fears—Lot felt what he felt, and Jehovah yielded accordingly. 	 E ui i ei, ne mataku eiloa a Lota, kae ne talia ne Ieova a tena manakoga.


• How does the example of Jesus show that fear of God is related to love of God? 	 • E fakaasi mai pefea ne te fakaakoakoga a Iesu me e fetaui eiloa a te mataku ki te Atua mo te alofa ki te Atua?


4 The illustration that Jesus gave is a familiar one. 	 4 A te tala fakatusa telā ne fai mai ne Iesu se tala masani.


Many of them later began to do what they once thought would be impossible for them to do. 	 Kae, ko oti ne kamata o aofia a te tokoukega o latou i te vaega tenā o te galuega talai telā ne mafau‵fau latou me se mea faigata.


But the family’s compassion did not stop there. 	 Kae ne seki gata eiloa i konā a te alofa atafai o te kāiga.


JESUS spoke with Nicodemus not only about the importance, cause, and purpose of the new birth but also about the means by which the new birth occurs. 	 NE FAI‵PATI a Iesu mo Nikotemo ki te tāua, te pogai, mo te aoga o te ‵toe fanau fou mo te auala foki e ‵tau ei o tupu te mea tenā.


Moses was not distracted by “the temporary enjoyment of sin.” 	 Ne iloa ne Mose me e isi se mea e tāua atu i lō “te fiafia o fai te agasala i ne mō taimi.”


Why should we build in Bible students a strong desire to study the Scriptures personally? 	 Kaia e ‵tau o ati aka ne tatou i loto o ‵tou tino a‵koga faka-te-Tusi Tapu a te manakoga malosi ke fai olotou sukesukega totino ki te Muna a te Atua?


Holy spirit enabled Moses to perform miracles and to declare God’s name to Pharaoh. 	 Ne fai ne te agaga tapu ke fai ne Mose a vavega kae ke fakailoa atu foki te igoa o te Atua ki a Falao.


To answer that question, we will in this article discuss the example of Enoch. 	 Ke maua te tali ki te fesili tenā, ka sau‵tala tatou i te mataupu tenei ki te fakaakoakoga a Enoka.


One of those polled said: “Evangelization is different from words, words, words. 	 Ne fai mai se fafine i a latou, penei: “A te talai atu o te tala ‵lei e ‵kese mai te faipati atu fua.


In such a world, Enoch was a prophet of Jehovah whose powerful inspired words resonate even today. 	 I loto i se vaegā lalolagi penā, ne fai a Enoka mo fai se pelofeta a Ieova, telā koi aogā eiloa ana pati fakaosofia i aso nei.


Bring us back, O Jehovah, to yourself, and we shall readily come back. 	 Toe faka‵foki mai matou ki a koe! Toe puke atu matou ki a koe!


Jesus’ words remind us of those of his heavenly Father, who said to the ancient Israelites: “I, Jehovah, am your God, the One teaching you to benefit yourself, the One causing you to tread in the way in which you should walk. 	 E fakamasaua mai i pati a Iesu a pati a tena Tamana i te lagi, kolā ne fai atu ki te kau Isalaelu mua: “Au ko te Aliki te otou Atua, telā e manako o akoako koutou ke ‵lei koutou kae fakatonutonu foki koutou i te auala e ‵tau o olo koutou i ei.


Follow Jesus’ Example 	 Ke Fakaakoako ki a Iesu


Then, what is the primary Kingdom fruitage of our ministry? 	 Kae se a la te mea e fakauiga ki ei a fuataga o te Malo i te ‵tou galuega talai?


5 What “empty thing” have the present-day national groups “kept muttering”? 	 5 Ne a mea “se aogā” e ‘fai‵pati faeloa’ ki ei a malo i aso nei?


Granted, our brothers are imperfect, but so are we. 	 E tonu, e se ‵lei katoatoa ‵tou taina, kae e se ‵lei katoatoa foki tatou.


Husbands—Imitate “the Fine Shepherd” 	 Tagata A‵vaga—Fakaakoako ki te “Tausi Mamoe ‵Lei”


In 2007, a United Nations source reported that 33 countries lack sufficient food to feed their people. 	 I te 2007, ne lipoti mai ne se fakapotopotoga a Malo ‵Soko me e 33 a fenua e se lava i ei meakai ke fagai olotou tino.


[Picture on page 25] A Kingdom Hall sign in five languages 	 Ko talia faka‵lei ne tino e tokouke mai fenua fakaa‵tea a te munatonu i te Tusi Tapu


A youth named Matthew similarly speaks of the joy of “seeing someone come into the truth. 	 Ne fai mai te talavou ko Mataio e uiga ki te fiafia e maua māfai e “lavea atu se tino ko kau mai ki te munatonu.


In what three ways might we receive Scriptural counsel? 	 Ne a auala e tolu e mafai ei o maua ne tatou a pati fakatonutonu mai te Tusi Tapu?


Yet, the Bible says: “In all this Job did not sin or ascribe anything improper to God.”—Job 1:13-22. 	 Kae ne fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “E ui eiloa i mea katoa kolā ne ‵tupu, ka ko Iopu e seki agasala eiloa o ‵lou me ko te Aliki e pogai ei a mea konā ne ‵tupu.”—Iopu 1:13-22.


Our earnest desire to please God moves us to apply the counsel of his Word and give his Kingdom first place in our life. 	 A ‵tou manakoga tonu ke fakafiafia atu ki te Atua ka fakamalosi aka ei tatou ke fakaaogā a pati fakatonutonu i tena Muna kae fakamuamua faeloa tena Malo i ‵tou olaga.


In recent times, however, confidence in the authority of the Bible has waned. 	 Kae i aso nei, ko gasolo o matafitafi atu a te loto tali‵tonu ki te Tusi Tapu.


(Jas. 2:23; 1 John 2:1, 2) Whether we have a heavenly hope or an earthly hope, each one of us has good reason to appreciate Jesus’ role as the Mediator of the new covenant. 	 (Iakopo 2:23; 1 Ioane 2:1, 2) Faitalia me e maua ne tatou se fakamoemoega ke ola i te lagi io me ko te lalolagi, e maua eiloa ne tatou taki tokotasi se pogai ‵lei ke maina faka‵lei i te tulaga o Iesu e pelā me ko te Sokoga o te feagaiga fou.


What about today? 	 Kae pefea la i aso nei?


What Kingdom-preaching tools do we have available today, and how have you used them? 	 Ne a mea faigaluega o te Malo e mafai o maua i aso nei, kae ne fakaaogā pefea ne koe?


When the water receded, a third of the homes and other buildings in its path were left totally ruined. 	 I te taimi ne fanaifo ei te vai, ne fakamasei katoatoa atu ei a fale ‵nofo mo nisi fale ‵lasi.


(Malachi 3:6) The Bible states categorically that the sacrificial death of Jesus, in 33 C.E., “blotted out,” or “abolished,” the Law and with it the “commandment to collect tithes.”—Colossians 2:13, 14; Ephesians 2:13-15; Hebrews 7:5, 18. 	 (Malaki 3:6) E taku ‵tonu mai te Tusi Tapu, me i te mate o Iesu pelā me se taulaga i te 33 T.A., ne “‵solo,” io me ne “lepe” ei te Tulafono mo te fakatonuga “ke ao ne latou a te tasi-vae-sefulu.”—Kolose 2:13, 14; Efeso 2:13-15; Epelu 7:5, 18.


Arrangements were made to locate those still missing. 	 Ne taumafai foki latou o toe sala aka a tino kolā ne ‵galo atu i ei.


They spent the dark, cold night in a room on the second floor of their battered home. 	 Ne ‵nofo laua i se potu o te la fale i te po pouli kae ‵moko.


(Ps 119 Verses 121-123) Suppose we need to make a very difficult decision. 	 (Fuaiupu e 121-123) E pelā mo te manakoga ke fai ne tatou se fakaikuga tafasili i te faigata.


2 The eighth happiness that Jesus stated is: “Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, since the kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.” 	 2 A te valu o vaegā fiafia ne taku mai ne Iesu ko te: “Amutia io me fia‵fia a latou kolā e fakasauāgina i te amiotonu: me e o latou te Malo o te lagi.”


If we choose to eat nourishing food, the results are even better. 	 Kafai e filifili tatou ke ‵kai ki meakai ‵gali, e mafai eiloa o iku atu ki te ‵lei.


The Head of the Christian congregation today, Christ, likewise guides those who sincerely search for the truth. 	 E takitaki ne te Ulu o te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano i aso nei, ko Keliso, a tino kolā e ‵sala atu mo te fakamaoni ki te munatonu.


The psalmist realized this and wrote: “If errors were what you watch, O Jah, O Jehovah, who could stand?” 	 Ne iloa ne te faisalamo te mea tenei kae tusi mai: “Kafai ne tusitusi ne koe omotou agasala, ko oi la te tino ka mafai o sao mai te fakasalaga?”


16:1, 2. Christian youths should apply themselves spiritually and seek Jehovah’s help to build up a good reputation. 	 16:1, 2. E ‵tau o ga‵lue malosi a talavou Kelisiano i te lotou taviniga ki te Atua i te fakapotopotoga kae ‵sala atu ki te fesoasoani o Ieova ke ati aka ei sena igoa ‵lei.


(Psalm 77:12) For example, as we examine Jesus’ ministry, we are impressed by his boldness when he was tempted by Satan and when he faced the determined opposition of the Jewish leaders. 	 (Salamo 77:12) Kafai e onoono tatou ki te galuega a Iesu, e ofo tatou i te lasi o tena loto toa i te taimi ne tofotofo aka ei a ia ne Satani, penā foki loa mo te taimi ne fakafesagai atu ei a ia ki ‵tekemaiga a takitaki Iutaia.


Some contemporaries of the apostle Paul held a similar view. 	 E penā foki eiloa te kilokiloga a nisi tino i taimi o te apositolo ko Paulo.


Jehovah the great and the fear-inspiring One keep in your mind.”—Nehemiah 4:7-9, 11, 13, 14. 	 Masaua i te ‵tou Aliki [ko Ieova] e ‵mana kae fakamataku.”—Neemia 4:7-9, 11, 13, 14.


(Read Hebrews 5:11-14.) 	 (Faitau te Epelu 5:11-14.)


Like fire, habits can be beneficial or destructive 	 E pelā mo te afi, e mafai ne faifaiga masani o fai pelā me ne mea aogā io me iku atu ki fakalavelave


Their experiences prove that in times of trial, Jehovah does indeed comfort his servants. 	 A mea ne ‵tupu ki a latou e fakamaoni mai i ei me i taimi o fakalavelave, e aumai eiloa ne Ieova te fakamafanafanaga ki ana tavini.


And the one seated upon it is called Faithful and True . . . 	 A te tino e fakatele ne ia e igoa ki a Fakamaoni me ko Tonu . . .


How grateful she was to see the future Messiah! 	 Ko tafaga la te fiafia o tou fafine ke lavea atu te Mesia mō aso mai mua!


Because over a period of time, she has become familiar with his way of thinking about their limited budget. 	 Ona ko te mea ko masani ‵lei tou fafine mo ana mafaufauga i se vaitaimi leva e uiga ki te fakati‵titi o lā tupe.


Never lean on your own understanding.—Prov. 3:5, 6; Jer. 17:7. 	 Sa fakalagolago lele ki tou malamalama totino.—Faata. 3:5, 6; Iele. 17:7.


Eventually, Christ’s heavenly “bride” will number 144,000.—Revelation 14:1; 19:7-9; 21:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17. 	 Fakamuli loa, ka kātoa ei te aofaki o te “avaga” faka-te-agaga a Keliso, ko te toko 144,000.—Fakaasiga 14:1; 19:7-9; 21:9; 1 Tesalonia 4:15-17.


The Sabbath reminded them that their relationship with Jehovah was the most important thing in their lives. 	 Ne fakamasaua atu te Sapati ki a latou me i te lotou fesokotakiga mo Ieova ko te ‵toe mea tāua eiloa i olotou olaga.


Noah’s life course answered that question. 	 E tali aka ne te olaga o Noa a te fesili tenā.


At the same time, God’s spirit implanted in those adopted sons the conviction that they would live with Christ in heaven. 	 I te taimi foki eiloa tenā, ne ‵toki ne te agaga o te Atua i tama puke konā a te talitonuga malosi me ka ‵nofo fakatasi latou mo Keliso i te lagi.


(Read Proverbs 10:22; Malachi 3:10.) 	 (Faitau te Faataoto 10:22; Malaki 3:10.)


13 Some who acted on their plans to serve Jehovah full-time are now at Bethel. 	 13 A nisi tino kolā ne fakataunu olotou palani ke tavini tumau atu ki a Ieova, ko ga‵lue nei i te Peteli.


Witnesses in the Central African Republic counted it a privilege to organize humanitarian aid. 	 Ne ma‵natu aka a Molimau i te Central African Republic me ko taulia latou ke fakatoka o fesoasoani atu ki tino fakaalofa konā.


The answer to that question often reveals a person’s attitude toward spiritual matters. 	 A te tali ki te fesili tenā e masani o fakaasi mai i ei te kilokiloga a se tino ki mea faka-te-agaga.


They wanted to be “visible to men” who were passing through those intersections. 	 E ma‵nako ke “lavea mai latou ne tino” kolā e olo atu i maga o auala konā.


What can happen to those who use most of their energy to get more things? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o tupu ki a latou kolā ne fakamaumau olotou malosi ke maua a kope e uke?


That must have been the case with Saul too, for thereafter he was “still breathing threat and murder against the disciples of the Lord.” 	 Kāti ne penā foki a Saulo, me ne “‵mau eiloa tona manatu fakasauā mo te fia tamate ki soko o te Aliki ko Iesu Keliso” fakamuli ifo.


[Picture on page 27] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 16]


Nehemiah could have thought: ‘That sounds reasonable. It is better to talk than to fight.’ 	 Ne mafai eiloa o mafaufau penei a Neemia: ‘E foliga mai me e ‵lei te manatu tenā. E ‵lei atu ke fai‵pati e uiga ki ei i lō te taua.’


Comfort in the Accurate Knowledge of God 	 Fakamafanafanaga Mai te Iloaga e Uiga ki te Atua


In her grief, she even blames Elijah and his God, Jehovah! 	 Ona ko tena fanoanoa, ne ‵losi atu foki tou fafine ki a Elia mo tena Atua, ko Ieova!


A young man had been disfellowshipped for over ten years, during which time his father, mother, and four brothers “quit mixing in company” with him. 	 Ne fakatea se tamataene mō tausaga e silia i te sefulu. I te vaitaimi tenā, ne “fakagata te . . . ‵kau fakatasi” atu o tena tamana, mātua, mo ana taina e tokofa ki a ia.


11. What realizations should Job 38:4-6 bring home to us? 	 11 Ne nofo i fea a Iopu pelā foki mo tatou katoa i te taimi ne faite ei te lalolagi?


First, he pointed out that gifts of the spirit would pass away and that the Christian congregation would grow out of its infancy stage and reach maturity. 	 Muamua la, ne fakasino atu a ia ki meaalofa o te agaga kolā ka palele atu kae ka gasolo aka foki o matua a te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


What did Jesus say was the greatest commandment? 	 Se a te ‵toe tulafono tafasili i te tāua ne fai mai ne Iesu?


In 2000, I married Karolin, a beautiful Christian sister who loves Jehovah as much as I do. 	 I te tausaga e 2000, ne avaga māua mo Karolin, se tuagane Kelisiano telā e ‵pau te mā a‵lofa ki a Ieova.


The message is clear: What counts is that we ‘do our best’ in praising Jehovah. 	 E manino eiloa te fekau: A te mea tāua ko te ‘fai te ‵toe mea e mafai o fai’ ke ‵viki atu ei ki a Ieova.


That was the theme of a sweepstakes contest by a bank in Japan a few years ago. 	 Tenā loa te matua o te fakataufaiga a se pagike i Tiapani telā ne fai i nāi tausaga ko ‵teka.


Recall that she was sorely vexed over a family situation involving her rival wife, Peninnah. 	 A te suā avaga a te avaga tagata a Hana ko Penina, e fakaitaita faeloa ne ia a Hana.


Domitian, his brother, took the throne and promptly erected a triumphal arch in Titus’ honor. 	 A Domitian, tena taina, ne fai mo pule mai tua o ia, kae ne faite ne ia se mā lasi ‵ki ke fakaaloalo atu i ei ki te manumaloga o Titus.


They must also be taught to preach the good news to others and to teach them the truth. 	 E ‵tau foki o akoako latou ke iloa o talai atu te tala ‵lei ki nisi tino kae akoako atu te munatonu.


19. Why were there good reasons for joy in the harvest during Jesus’ ministry and shortly thereafter? 	 19 E uke ‵ki a pogai tāua ke fia‵fia ei i te galuega talai i te vaitaimi ne fai ei te galuega a Iesu mo taimi mai tua ifo i ei.


HOW CAN YOU ADJUST AND THRIVE? 	 E MAFAI O FAKAMASANI FAKA‵LEI KOE KI EI KAE TUPU OLAOLA?


“There will come to be plenty of grain on the earth; on the top of the mountains there will be an overflow.”—Psalm 72:16. 	 “Ke fakamaumea te fenua i saito; ko mauga foki ke ‵fonu i fuagalakau.”—Salamo 72:16.


Rather, we must observe the reminders in his Word. (Psalm 119:1, 2) As Christians, most of us do our utmost to remain morally clean, but doing what is right in God’s eyes calls for continuous effort. 	 (Salamo 119:1, 2) E fakaoti ne te tokoukega o Kelisiano olotou mafi ke tumau latou i amioga ‵mā, kae e manakogina i ei a taumafaiga ke fai faeloa a mea kolā e ‵tonu i te kilokiloga a te Atua.


“Every false path I have hated.”—PS. 119:128. 	 “Au ko takalialia i auala ‵se katoa.”—SALAMO 119:128.


1, 2. (a) Starting in 29 C.E., what decision confronted Israel? (b) What will be considered in this article? 	 1, 2. (a) E kamata i te 29 T.A., se a te mea ne ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne tino Isalaelu? (e) Ne a mea ka mafau‵fau tatou ki ei i te mataupu tenei?


Loyalty to Jehovah is based on love. 	 A te fakamaoni ki a Ieova e fakavae ki te alofa.


The faithful angel was held up for 21 days until “Michael, one of the foremost princes,” came to help him. 	 Ne lave i ei te agelu fakamaoni tenā i aso e 21 ke oko ki te taimi ne vau ei a “Mikaeli, se takitaki tokotasi i te kau agelu,” o fesoasoani ki a ia.


Then, his sincere repentance led Jehovah to extend mercy. 	 Ne iku atu tena salamō tonu ki te fakaasiatuga ne Ieova o te alofa fakamagalo.


Moved by God’s spirit, Christians today extend Jehovah’s life-giving invitation to “anyone that wishes” to accept life’s water. 	 So se tino foki e manako ki te vai ola, vau o inu me seai se ‵togi.”


(Isaiah 47:13-15) They are forms of spiritism and are practices that Jehovah God abhors. 	 (Isaia 47:13-15) A latou ne vaega o te faivailakau kae konā foki loa a faifaiga kolā e takalialia malosi ki ei a Ieova.


They exclaimed: “See! The world has gone after him.”—John 12:19. 17. 	 Ne fai mai latou: “Kiloke, a te lalolagi katoa ko tau‵tali atu i a ia!”—Ioane 12:19.


As I did, I began to reason, ‘Steve never does any of these loving things for me.’ 	 I te taimi ne faitau ei au, kamata ei au o fakasakosako atu, ‘E seki fai mai eiloa ne Steve se faiga alofa penei ki au.’


Some 30 years after Christ’s death, the apostle Peter wrote to Christians living in different parts of the Roman world: “Beloved, I exhort you as aliens and temporary residents to keep abstaining from fleshly desires, which are the very ones that carry on a conflict against the soul. 	 I se 30 tausaga mai tua o te matega a Keliso, ne tusi atu ei te apositolo ko Petelu ki Kelisiano kolā e ola i koga kese‵kese o te malo o Loma, penei: “Oku taugasoa, a koutou ne fakaalofa kolā e se ‵nofo mau i te lalolagi. Ko fakamolemole atu au ki a koutou, ke mo a ma taka‵vale koutou i manakoga faka te foitino kolā e taua faeloa ki te agaga.


Jephthah had no son, and his only daughter would never be able to marry and bear him grandchildren. 	 Ne seai ne tama tagata a Iefata, kae ka se mafai eiloa o avaga tena tama fafine eiloa e tokotasi kae se mafai foki o maua a mokopuna.


Jesus proved himself to be unconditionally loyal to God. 	 Ne fakaasi faka‵lei atu ne Iesu tena alofa fakamaoni tumau ki te Atua.


No, it is not an inheritance in the heavens. 	 E se ko te tofi i te lagi.


He did not hide his Father in a cloud of mystery by teaching that He was part of an incomprehensible Trinity. 	 Ne seki ‵funa aka ne ia a tena Tamana i se akoakoga fakaa‵tea telā e se mafai o malamalama i ei se tino, e pelā mo te akoakoga o te Tolutasi.


On one occasion, “he opened up their minds fully to grasp the meaning of the Scriptures.” 	 I se taimi e tasi, ne “‵tala ei ne ia olotou mafaufau ke maina i [te] Tusi.”


Why is that particular good news vital? 	 Kaia e tāua ei a te vaegā tala ‵lei tenā?


Haggai and Zechariah were ‘messengers of Jehovah’ to the Jews after their return from captivity in Babylon. 	 A Hakai mo Sakalia ne fakaoko ‘fekau a Ieova’ ki tino Iutaia mai tua o te lotou fakasaolotoga mai Papelonia.


Consider your own experience. 	 Mafaufau la ki a koe eiloa.


Hence, Paul says: “If you publicly declare that ‘word in your own mouth,’ that Jesus is Lord, and exercise faith in your heart that God raised him up from the dead, you will be saved.” 	 Tenā te pogai ne fai atu ei a Paulo: “Kafai e folafola atu ne koe i ou laugutu a Iesu ko te Aliki, kae talitonu foki koe i tou loto, me i te Atua ne ana fakatugina a ia mai tino ‵mate, ka fakaolagina koe.”


Written by Moses in the wilderness and on the Plains of Moab, the book of Numbers covers a period of 38 years and 9 months—from 1512 B.C.E. to 1473 B.C.E. 	 E aofia i te tusi ko Numela, telā ne tusi ne Mose i te koga lavaki mo te kogā laukele laugatasi o Moapi, a mea kolā ne ‵tupu ki a latou i tausaga e 38 mo te 9 masina—e kamata mai i te 1512 T.L.M. ke oko ki te 1473 T.L.M.


Others have limited income and believe that they could never offer what other members of the congregation could. 	 E se lava a tupe a nisi tino kae tali‵tonu me e se mafai o tuku atu ne latou a mea kolā e mafai ne nisi tino i te fakapotopotoga o fai.


The two men were hoping to pass unnoticed, but in that tense city, many were on the alert to detect any potential spies from Israel. 	 Ne fakamoe‵moe eiloa a tāgata e tokolua konei ke olo ‵muni atu lāua, kae i te fa‵kai lasi tenā, e tokouke a tino ne matapula‵pula ke ‵po aka so se sipai mai te kau Isalaelu.


Jehu skillfully ‘annihilates Baal worship out of Israel.’ (2 Kings 10:28) Upon learning that her son has been killed by Jehu, Ahaziah’s mother, Athaliah, ‘rises up to destroy all the offspring of the kingdom of Judah’ and usurps the throne. 	 Ne ‵lei te togafiti a Ieu ne fai ke “fakagata ei a te tapuaki atu ki a Paala i Isalaelu.” (2 Tupu 10:28) I te iloaga ne ia i tena tama ko oti ne tamate ne Ieu, ne saga atu ei a Atalia, te mātua o Aasaia, o ‵ta fakapalele a tama‵liki mai te “kaigā tupu” i Iuta kae pukemālō ne ia te pulega fakatupu.


They are excited about the blessings that the Kingdom will bring. 	 E fia‵fia latou ki fakamanuiaga kolā ka aumai ne te Malo.


Jehovah’s Hand Stretched Out 4, 5. 	 Ko Fakaoko Atu te Fakasalaga a te Atua


They will not build and someone else have occupancy; they will not plant and someone else do the eating.” 	 “Ka ‵toki olotou togāvine kae inu fia‵fia i te uaina mai i olotou togāvine konā, ka se toe inu ne nisi tino fakaa‵tea.”


Youngsters growing up need good examples. 	 A tama‵liki kolā e ‵tupu aka e ‵tau o maua ne latou a fakaakoakoga penā.


They are given victory because of the faithfulness of Jehoshaphat. 	 Ne tuku atu te manumalo ki a latou ona ko te fakamaoni o Iosefatu.


Who upheld Jehovah’s name in ancient Judah, and who have done so in modern times? 	 Ko oi ne fakamaluga ne latou a te igoa o Ieova i Iuta i aso mua, kae ko oi e fai ne latou penā i aso nei?


(Read Micah 5:1, 2.) 	 (Faitau te Mika 5:1, 2.)


9 Meetings unite us with fellow believers. 	 9 E fai ne fakatasiga ke ‵kau fakatasi tatou mo ‵tou taina tali‵tonu.


(Acts 10:35) To fear God means to respect, honor, and trust him, avoiding anything that displeases him. 	 (Galuega 10:35) A te uiga o te mataku ki te Atua ko te āva, fakaaloalo, mo te talitonu ki a ia, kae ‵teke atu ki so se mea telā e fakafanoanoa atu ki a ia.


[Pictures on page 9] 	 Ne fakamanuia atu pefea ne Ieova a Lahapa ona ko tena fakatuanaki mo tena fakalogo? 9.


What, though, about mobile phones and personal computers? 	 Kae e pefea la a selefoni mo komupiuta?


God, though, will intervene to save “the chosen ones,” that is, faithful Christians. 	 Kae ka oso mai eiloa a te Atua o faka‵sao ana “tino filifilia,” ko Kelisiano fakamaoni.


Jehovah—A God of Prophecy 	 Ieova—Se Atua o Valoaga


“I, Jehovah, am your God, the One teaching you to benefit yourself,” the Bible says. 	 “Au ko [Ieova] te otou Atua, telā e manako o akoako koutou ke ‵lei koutou,” ko pati i te Tusi Tapu.


“Stop being anxious . . . The next day will have its own anxieties” 	 “Ke se manava‵se la . . . me e manavase eiloa te aso a taeao ki ana mea”


HOW CAN MODESTY HELP US TO . . . 	 E MAFAI PEFEA O FESOASOANI MAI TE UIGA AGAMALU KE . . .


May we be determined to avoid the subtle snare of self-deception. 	 Ke na tumau tatou i te ‵kalo keatea mai te matasele ko te fakaloiloi ne koe a koe eiloa.


Today, we are millenniums away from the perfection once possessed by our original parents. 	 I aso nei, ko ‵mao ‵ki eiloa tatou mai i te tulaga ‵lei katoatoa telā ne maua ne ‵tou mātua muamua.


He wrote: “I planted, Apollos watered, but God kept making it grow. 	 Ne tusi atu a ia penei: “Ne toki ne au te fuaga o te tala ‵lei, ka ko Apolo ne fakasiusiu ne ia te lakau, ka ko te Atua ne fakaola ne ia ke ola te lakau.


CRITICS DENY THAT THE END IS NEAR 	 E FAKAFITI NE TINO ‵TEKE ME KO PILI MAI TE GATAGA


These corulers in their heavenly glory are also spoken of as “the holy city, New Jerusalem.” 	 A tupu lagolago konei i te lotou ‵malu faka-te-lagi e fakasino atu foki ki ei e pelā me ko te “Fa‵kai Tapu, ko Ielusalema fou.”


The trees, the flowers, the animals, the oceans, the mountains, and the waterfalls—Jehovah has made them all. 	 Ne faite ne Ieova a—lakau, pulalakau, manu, te tai, mauga mo vaitafe.


HOW WOULD YOU ANSWER? 	 KA TALI MAI PEFEA NE KOE?


These orchestral arrangements are composed in such a way that they will prepare our heart and mind for the program to follow. 	 Ne fakatoka a te potukau usuusu i se auala telā ka fakatoka ‵tou loto mo mafaufau ki te polokalame telā ka ‵soko mai.


4 Peace does not come automatically to imperfect individuals. Hence, Peter said that each Christian should “seek peace and pursue it.” (1 Peter 3:11) How can we do that? 	 Tela la, ne fai mai a Petelu me e ‵tau mo Kelisiano taki tokotasi o “salasala te filemu kae taofi mau ki ei.” (1 Petelu 3:11) E mafai pefea o fai tatou penā?


7 While in Jerusalem, Jesus performs remarkable signs, and many people put faith in him. 	 7 A koi nofo atu a Iesu i Ielusalema, ne fai ne ia a fakailoga fakaofoofogia, kae e tokouke a tino ne fakatuanaki ki a ia.


In the early 1990’s, our publications as well as the meetings were in the Russian language. 	 I te kamatamataga o te 1990 tupu, a omotou tusi ke oko foki ki fakatasiga e fai i te ‵gana Lusia.


This was the case with Thomas and Doris. 	 Tenā loa te mea telā ne tupu ki a Tomasi mo Tokasi.


(Read Revelation 14:4, 5.) 	 (Faitau te Fakaasiga 14:4, 5.)


Ironically, it is religion—specifically the religious organizations and leaders who have promoted ideas contrary to God’s thoughts. 	 Se mea fakapoi ke iloa aka me ko lotu—maise eiloa fakapotopotogā lotu mo olotou takitaki kolā ne akoako atu ne latou a manatu kolā e se fetaui mo manatu o te Atua.


Timothy, “a genuine child in the faith,” imitated Paul’s fine example. 	 A Timoteo, “ko taku tama tonu i te fakatuanaki,” ne tautali atu ki te fakaakoakoga ‵lei a Paulo.


After praying, they spoke for an hour, during which the brother told his story. 	 I te otiga o te lā ‵talo, ne fai‵pati ei lāua mo se itula e tasi, telā ne fai atu ei ne te taina tena tala.


(Philippians 4:6-8) Let us therefore pray for Jehovah’s assistance to “pursue righteousness, godly devotion, faith, love, endurance, mildness of temper.” (1 Timothy 6:11-14) With our heavenly Father’s help, anxieties and temptations will not grow to the point of being out of control. 	 (Filipi 4:6-8) Tela la, ke na ‵talo atu tatou mō te fesoasoani o Ieova ke “taumafai o fai te amiotonu, te olaga amio Atua, te fakatuanaki, te alofa, te kufaki mo te loto malalo.” (1 Timoteo 6:11-14) Fakatasi mo te fesoasoani o te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi, ka se mafai o gasolo aka a te manavase mo fakaosoosoga ki te tulaga telā ko se mafai o pule faka‵lei atu tatou ki ei.


That should be the case. 	 E ‵tau eiloa o fai penā.


When we view divine discipline in that light, we will be more likely to appreciate it for what it truly is: beautiful evidence of God’s unmatched love for us. 	 Kafai e ‵kilo atu tatou ki polopolokiga i te feitu tenā, ka fai eiloa ke loto fakafetai tatou e uiga ki ei: ko fakamaoniga ‵gali o te alofa sē fakanafagina o te Atua mō tatou.


Evidently, that was the case with the psalmist who said to God: “How I do love your law! 	 Tenā eiloa te mea ne tupu ki te faisalamo telā ne fai atu ki te Atua, penei: “Au ko oko eiloa i te fiafia ki au tulafono!


(Gen. 1:28) Jehovah provided abundant food and a paradise home for them. 	 (Kenese 1:28) Ne tuku atu ne Ieova a mea‵kai e lava kae ‵toe mo se fale palataiso mō lāua.


When I was eight years old, my parents sold their home and shops, built a small mobile home, and moved to Colorado to serve where the need was greater. 	 I te taimi ko valu ei oku tausaga, ne ‵togi ki tua ne oku mātua te motou fale mo sitoa, faite se tamā fale telā e faigofie o fakamasiki ki suā koga, kae olo atu o tavini i Colorado, telā e lasi te manakoga mō tino talai i ei.


Even after we take a false step, how can Jehovah help us? 	 Faitalia me ne fai ne tatou se mea ‵se, e mafai pefea ne Ieova o fesoasoani mai?


“As regards the wicked, they will be cut off from the very earth; and as for the treacherous, they will be torn away from it.”—Proverbs 2:22. 	 “Ka ko te Atua ka tapale keatea ne ia a tagata amio ma‵sei mai i te fenua, kae unu keatea a tino agasala, e pelā me ne lakau e unu keatea mai i te laukele.”—Faataoto 2:22.


How has Jehovah used “old men” to prophesy in these last days? 	 Ne fakaaogā pefea ne Ieova a “toeaina” ke ‵valo fakapelofeta atu i aso fakaoti konei?


(Malachi 3:16; Psalm 10:4) How comforting it is to know that Jehovah finds pleasure in the meditation of our heart!—1 Chronicles 28:9; Psalm 19:14. 	 (Malaki 3:16, NW; Salamo 10:4) Ma‵faga o fakamafanafanaga gali ke iloa atu me e fiafia eiloa a Ieova ki te tavini atu mo te loto kātoa!—1 Nofoaiga Tupu 28:9; Salamo 19:14.


(Genesis 47:28; 49:29-31; 50:12, 13) Thus, Jacob joined Isaac, his father, and Abraham, his grandfather. 	 (Kenese 47:28; 49:29-31; 50:12, 13) Tela la, ne tanu fakatasi i ei a Iakopo mo tena tamana ko Isaako mo tena tupuna ko Apelaamo.


(Ephesians 6:4) How reassuring it is to know that we can rely on Jehovah’s standards; they will not change! Blessings for Those Obeying God’s Laws 	 (Efeso 6:4) Ko oko eiloa i te fakamafanafana mai ke iloa atu me e mafai o fakalago‵lago atu tatou ki fakatakitakiga a Ieova; me ka se mafai eiloa o ‵fuli!


• What Bible prophecies move you to stay awake spiritually? 	 • Ne a valoaga i te Tusi Tapu e fakaosofia ei koe ke tumau i te matapulapula i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


Why do many reasoning people agree that God must be responsible for the birth of a new living human? 	 Kaia e lotoma‵lie ei a tino ‵poto me e ‵tau eiloa o fai atu i te Atua ko te māfuaga o se pepe fou?


As we carry out our ministry, how can we reflect Jehovah’s qualities? 	 I te faiga o te ‵tou galuega talai, e mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tatou a uiga o Ieova?


Give examples. 15 When those serving as elders in the congregation exert themselves as evangelizers, shepherds, and teachers, they give us sound reasons to appreciate such “gifts in men.” 	 15 Kafai e fakaoti ne tino kolā e tavini atu e pelā me ne toeaina i te fakapotopotoga olotou mafi e pelā me ne tino talai, tausi mamoe, mo faiakoga, e tuku mai i ei ki a tatou a pogai ‵lei ke fakatāua a vaegā ‘tino kolā e fai pelā me ne meaalofa.’


We believe that he is the Son of God, not a part of a Trinity, so our understanding of the Bible is different from that of standard religion.” 	 E tali‵tonu matou me i a ia ko te Tama a te Atua, kae e seai se vaega o te Tolutasi Tapu. Tela la, e ‵kese te motou malamalama ki te Tusi Tapu i lō lotu masani.”


Such a response should be avoided. 	 E ‵tau o ‵kalo keatea mai te faiatuga o vaegā tali penā.


“UNFORGETTABLE” would be a good word to describe the miracles performed by Jehovah in ancient Egypt. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua i ei me e fakaofoofogia eiloa a Mala e Sefulu takitasi konā.


Before Eve’s creation, Adam gained experience in living. 	 Kae koituai o faite a Eva, ne lasi te iloa o Atamu i mea tau te olaga.


For Jehovah’s will to be accomplished, timing was important. 	 E isi ne mea mautinoa ne ‵tau o fai muamua a koi tuai o poko a te Lolo.


Some people, though, overuse the words that are meant to express apology. 	 E sōna fakaaogā sāle ne nisi tino a pati fakatoese.


No doubt all of us need to work at being less sensitive and more forgiving. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua me ‵tau o ga‵lue katoa a tatou ki te sē vave o ‵saga ki mea ma‵sei e fai mai ki a tatou kae ke vave o maua te loto fakamagalo.


“Sometimes my son and I would argue about little things—for example, about not being wasteful or about teasing his sister. 	 “I nisi taimi e kinau sāle māua mo taku tama tagata e uiga ki nai mea fo‵liki—e pelā mo te sē fakamāumāu o mea io me ko te fakaitaita atu ki tena tuagane.


19 What is meant by the phrase “God is greater than our hearts”? 	 19 Se a te uiga o te tugāpati “te Atua e sili atu i o‵tou loto”?


Large crime syndicates used me to traffic drugs around Italy. 	 E fakaaoga sāle au ne potukau solitulafono ‵lasi ke aveave olotou vailakau tapu i loto i Italia kātoa.


That garment now identified Elisha as God’s prophet. 	 Ko fakamailoga nei ne te gatu tenā a Elisaia e pelā me se pelofeta a te Atua.


“He Gives Power to the Tired One” 	 “E Tuku Atu ne ia te Malosi ki te Tino Vāivāi”


As told by Luis Alifonso 	 Ne Fakamatala Mai ne Luis Alifonso


• What does it mean to suffer for righteousness’ sake? 	 • Se a te uiga ke logo‵mae mō te amiotonu?


6 Essential to the decision-making process is our inherited faculty of conscience. 	 6 E tāua ‵ki foki a ‵tou loto lagona telā ne fa‵nau mai mo tatou, ki te faiga o fakaikuga.


16, 17. (a) What three basic requirements for life are found at Deuteronomy 30:19, 20? (b) How did Jesus, John, and Paul support what Moses wrote? 	 16, 17. (a) Ne a tulafono fakavae e tolu mō te ola kolā e maua i te Teutelonome 30:19, 20? (e) Ne ‵lago atu pefea a Iesu, Ioane, mo Paulo ki mea kolā ne tusi mai ne Mose?


How can you tell whether the decision to get baptized comes from your heart? 	 E mafai pefea o iloa ne koe me i tau filifiliga ke papatiso e māfua mai i tou loto io me ikai?


(Ps. 32:3-5) If you have sinned seriously, Jehovah is ready to help you recover. 	 (Sala. 32:3-5) Kafai ne fai ne koe se agasala matagā, e toka a Ieova o fesoasoani ki a koe ke toe malosi koe.


(John 6:40) What, though, motivates him to offer such a prospect? 	 (Ioane 6:40) Kae se a te mea ne fakamalosi atu ke tuku mai ne ia se vaegā fakamoemoega penā?


They were magi, or astrologers. 	 A latou ne makoi, io me ne tino iloilo fetu.


That is a way to seek righteousness, and it protects us from developing an independent spirit. 	 Tenā eiloa te auala e tasi ke ‵sala atu ei ki te amiotonu, kae puipui ei tatou mai te mauaga o te uiga fia tu tokotasi.


By looking into God’s inspired Word, the Bible. 	 Mai te sukesuke ki te Muna a te Atua ko te Tusi Tapu.


How would Jehovah deal with this tragic injustice? 	 Ne saga atu pefea a Ieova ki te faifaiga sē fakamaoni kae fakafanoanoa tenei?


After losing his father, Leonardo decided to learn sign language so that he could share the Bible’s comforting message with deaf individuals. 	 Mai tua o te matega o tena tamana, ne fakaiku aka ne Leonardo ke tauloto a ia ki te ‵gana mō tino ‵tuli ko te mea ke mafai o fakaasi atu ne ia te fekau fakamafanafana loto i te Tusi Tapu ki a latou.


In addition to supplying life-giving waters of truth from God’s Word, the Bible, these larger gatherings provide opportunity for us to “widen out” in our associations. 	 I tafa o te tukuatuga o vai ola o te munatonu mai te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu, e maua ne tatou a te avanoaga i vaegā fakatasiga ‵lasi penā ke ‘fakalauefa atu’ a te ‵tou va fakataugasoa.


10, 11. (a) Although Pharisees were among Jesus’ most vocal opposers, why did he witness to some of them? (b) What sort of replies did Jesus occasionally give to opposers, but what did he not do? 	 10, 11. (a) E tiga eiloa ne aofia a Falesaio i tino kolā ne ‵teke malosi atu ki a Iesu, kaia ne talai atu ei a ia ki nisi o latou? (e) Ne a vaegā tali kolā ne tuku atu ne Iesu i nisi taimi ki tino ‵teke, kae se a te mea telā ne seki fai ne ia?


2 Was Jesus’ admonition to behave as a lesser one in accord with the values of the first-century Jews? 	 2 E mata, e fetaui a pati fakatonutonu a Iesu ke amio e pelā me se tino sē taulia mo uiga masani o te kau Iutaia i te senitenali muamua?


Jehovah can likewise equip us to declare the Kingdom message regardless of how challenging a territory might be. 	 E mafai foki ne Ieova o fai te mea tenā ki a tatou ke mafai ei o folafola atu ne tatou te fekau o te Malo faitalia te faigata o te koga talai.


He chose her to be an ancestress of King David and even of the promised Messiah!—Ruth 4:13-17; Matt. 1:5, 16. 	 Ne filifili ne ia tou fafine ke fai mo fai se tupuga o te tupu ko Tavita e pelā foki mo te Mesia telā ne folafola mai!—Luta 4:13-17; Mata. 1:5, 16.


Why do people lie, and with what negative results? 10 To many, lying may seem a convenient tool to obtain certain advantages. 	 E ‵loi sāle a nisi tino ke ‵sao latou mai te fakasalaga, ke maua a nisi mea aogā io me ko tavaega mai nisi tino.


We also need to inscribe these qualities on our heart, making them an integral part of us. 	 E ‵tau foki o tusi ne tatou a uiga konei i ‵tou loto, ko te mea ke fai pelā me ne vaega o ‵tou foitino.


Yet, many in the world around us believe that only by devoting themselves to making money can they have a secure future and take it easy later in life. 	 E ui i ei, e mafau‵fau a tino e tokouke i te lalolagi me e ‵tau o fai ne latou so se mea telā e mafai o maua i ei a tupe.


Consider someone who feels as Ed did. 	 Ke mafaufau ki se tino telā e ‵pau ana lagonaga mo Ed.


He added: “If, then, your eye is simple, your whole body will be bright.” (Matthew 6:22) The eye that is simple is focused on a single goal, or purpose, not being distracted or sidetracked from it. 	 (Mataio 6:22) A te mata telā e kilokilo atu faeloa ki mea ‵lei ka saga tonu atu ki se fakamoemoega e tasi, kae e se mafai eiloa o fakaseke keatea mai i ei.


(Psalm 83:18) As such, he is not obligated to explain or justify his actions to humans. 	 (Salamo 83:18) Ona ko te mea tenā, e se faimālōgina a ia ke fakamatala mai io me e fai mai ne ana fakamasako ki tino e uiga ki ana mea e fai.


19 We live in dangerous times. 	 19 Ko ola atu nei tatou i taimi fakama‵taku.


What about more prosperous places? 	 Kae e pefea la a koga tai mau‵mea atu?


What spiritual progress should be evident before a person is baptized? 	 Ne a faifaiga faka-te-agaga e ‵tau o lavea atu a koi tuai o papatiso se tino?


The result of this was that God looked down from his heavenly throne and saw “everything he had made and, look! it was very good.”—Genesis 1:26-31; 2 Peter 2:12. 	 I te otiga ne faite a Atamu, ne kilo ifo a te Atua mai tena nofogaaliki i te lagi “fiafia malosi eiloa a ia.”—Kenese 1:26-31; 2 Petelu 2:12.


Yes, God put it into their hearts to teach. 	 E tonu, ko te Atua eiloa ne tuku atu ne ia te iloaga ki a lāua ke mafai ne laua o akoako atu.


These are the ones who are “to receive a kingdom that cannot be shaken.” 	 Konei eiloa a tino kolā ka maua ne latou “te Malo telā e se mafai o lūlūgina.”


(Colossians 1:23) Further, all of Jesus’ followers obeyed his command: “Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you.” 	 (Kolose 1:23) E se gata i ei, ne faka‵logo a soko katoa o Iesu ki tena fakatonuga: “Tela la, olo atu koutou ki fenua katoa ke fai a tino i ei mo oku soko; papatiso foki latou i te igoa o te Tamana, te Tama mo te Agaga Tapu. Akoako atu foki latou ke faka‵logo ki mea katoa kola ne fakatonu atu ne au ki a koutou.”


He therefore received God’s favor and blessing.—Leviticus 19:18; Ruth 2:5-16. 	 Tela la, ne maua i ei ne ia a fakamanuiaga mai i a Ieova.—Levitiko 19:18; Luta 2:5-16.


Yes, David made mistakes, but his life was characterized by love for Jehovah, devotion to true worship, and genuine repentance over his transgressions.—1 Ki. 14:8; Ps. 51:1, 17; 63:1. 	 E tonu, ne fai ne Tavita a mea ‵se, kae ne fakavae eiloa tena olaga ki te alofa ki a Ieova, mo te tapuakiga tonu, kae ne salamō tonu eiloa a ia ki ana mea ‵se ne fai.—1 Nofo. 14:8; Sala. 51:1, 17; 63:1.


The bread represents Jesus’ body, and the wine his blood.—Read Luke 22:19, 20. 	 E sui ne te falaoa a te foitino o Iesu kae ko te uaina ko tena toto.—Faitau te Luka 22:19, 20.


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How are such friendships formed? 	 Ne ati aka pefea a vaegā taugasoa penā?


Neither the conduct of secular authorities nor the way the taxes are put to use cancels this obligation.—Romans 13:4-7. 	 E se ‵tau o taofi aka ne tatou te tiute tenei ona fua ko faifaiga a pule io me ko te auala e fakaaogā ei ne latou a lafoga konā.—Loma 13:4-7.


Appropriately, the priests were to keep themselves holy. 	 E penā foki a faitaulaga, e ‵tau o tumau latou i te tapu.


Believing Naaman, Elisha said to him: “Go in peace.” 	 Ona ko tena talitonu ki a Namanu, ne fai atu ei a Elisaia ki a ia: “Fano mo te manuia.”


‘I will put my laws in their mind, and in their hearts I shall write them. And I will become their God, and they themselves will become my people.’” May we ever cherish the law of love that Jehovah has written in our hearts, taking advantage of every opportunity to demonstrate love. 	 E fai au mo olotou Atua, kae fai latou mo oku tino.’ ” Ke na fakatāua eiloa ne tatou te tulafono o te alofa telā ko oti ne tusi ne Ieova i ‵tou loto, mai te fakaaogāga o so se avanoaga ke fakaasi atu te alofa.


God’s Will to Take Place on Earth 	 Ke Fai te Loto o te Atua i te Lalolagi


Further, they had to weigh carefully a manslayer’s motive, attitude, and previous conduct when deciding whether to show mercy. 	 E se gata i ei, ne ‵tau foki o fuafua faka‵lei aka ne latou a lagonaga, kilokiloga, mo amioga mua a te tino tatino i te taimi e filifili aka ei me e ‵tau o fakaasi atu te alofa fakamagalo io me ikai.


THE woman and her son were hungry, and so was God’s prophet. 	 NE FIA‵KAI a te fafine mo tena tama tagata, kae e penā foki mo te pelofeta a te Atua.


Why is it urgent to “keep on the watch,” and what does this involve? 	 Kaia e tāua ‵ki ei ke tumau eiloa i te “matapula‵pula,” kae ne a mea e aofia i te mea tenei?


When he destroyed the ancient wicked world in the Flood, he “kept Noah, a preacher of righteousness, safe with seven others.” (2 Pet. 2:5) Jehovah will again deliver the upright when he destroys the present wicked world. 	 I te taimi ne fakaseai atu ei ne ia te lalolagi masei i aso mua i te Lolo, “ka ko tino kolā ne fakaola ne ia ko Noa telā ne folafola atu ne ia te amiotonu, mo nisi tino ake ei e tokofitu.” (2 Petelu 2:5) Ka faka‵sao foki ne Ieova a tino amio‵tonu māfai ko fakaseai atu ne ia te lalolagi masei tenei.


It is noteworthy that the apostle John specifically stated: “Everyone who practices sin is also practicing lawlessness, and so sin is lawlessness.”—1 John 3:4. 	 Se mea tāua me ne fai ‵tonu mai te apositolo ko Ioane, penei: “So se tino e agasala, e sala a ia i te ofa ne ia a te Tulafono a te Atua; me i te agasala ko te ofa tulafono tenā.”—1 Ioane 3:4.


A mother in Japan did just that. 	 Ne fai penā se mātua i Tiapani.


He did not rebuff her for her seemingly presumptuous act but kindly said: “Daughter, your faith has made you well.” 	 Ne seki ‵teke atu ne ia tou fafine ona ko te foliga mai me ne seki āva a ia kae ne muna atu tou tagata mo te atafai: “Taku tama, ko tou fakatuanaki ko ola ei koe.”


LIFE IN THE TRAVELING WORK 	 TE OLAGA I TE GALUEGA A OVASIA FAIMA‵LAGA


Where this situation exists, the question of whether a Christian might give gifts or tips to government employees does not even arise. 	 I koga kolā e se ‵lei a te mea tenei, e se ‵tau eiloa o fakasae aka a te fesili me e ‵tau o tuku atu ne se Kelisiano a meaalofa io me ne tupe ki tino ga‵lue a te malo io me ikai.


(Galatians 6:4) If you are tormented by past mistakes, be assured that Jehovah will forgive “in a large way” truly repentant ones. 	 (Kalatia 6:4) Kafai e loto vāivāi koe ona ko agasala ne fai ne koe i taimi ko ‵teka, ke talitonu koe me “e fakamagalo” ne Ieova a tino kolā e salamō tonu.


Also, do not be getting drunk with wine, in which there is debauchery, but keep getting filled with spirit, speaking to yourselves with psalms and praises to God and spiritual songs, singing and accompanying yourselves with music in your hearts to Jehovah.” 	 Ke mo a e ko‵na koutou i te uaina, tela e fakamasei ne ia a koutou, ka ke ‵fonu koutou i te Agaga. Ke fakatau faipati koutou ki muna o salamo, ki muna o pese, e pela foki ki muna o pese tapu; ke usu foki ne koutou a pese lotu mo salamo ki te Aliki mo otou loto tavae.”


22 If you know a sister who wisely held to 1 Corinthians 7:37 but who now lacks a family close to her, could you include her in some family activities, perhaps inviting her to share a meal or to attend a small gathering of friends or relatives? 	 22 Kafai e iloa ne koe se tuagane telā ne fakamaoni faka‵lei ki te fakatakitakiga i te 1 Kolinito 7:37, kae e seai ne ana kāiga tonu, e mata, e mafai ne koe o fai atu ki a ia ke kau mai ki nisi faifaiga a te otou kāiga, kae kāti ke ‵kami mai a ia ke ‵kai fakatasi koutou io me ke kau mai tou fafine ki se tamā maopoopoga o ou taugasoa io me ko ou kāiga?


(2 Peter 2:7) Paul was beset by “anxiety for all the congregations.” (2 Corinthians 11:28) Jesus was in such agony on the night preceding his death that “his sweat became as drops of blood falling to the ground.” 	 (2 Petelu 2:7) Ne fakalavelave atu foki ki a Paulo a te ‘mafatia . . . i aso takitasi, ona ko tena loto finafinau mo ekalesia katoa.’ (2 Kolinito 11:28) Ne logo‵mae malosi a Iesu i te po mai mua o mate a ia “ka ko tona tauta e pela mo te motimotiga toto, e salisali ifo ki te laukele.”


It is certainly the course of wisdom and the way to happiness to obey divine instructions and respond to the loving care and correction we receive through the congregation and its elders. 	 A te faka‵logo ki fakatonuga a te Atua e pelā foki mo pati fakatonutonu e auala i te fakapotopotoga mo toeaina ko te auala poto eiloa tenā ke maua i ei a te fiafia.


In doing so, however, would they not be suggesting that they could think of better ways to handle the issue? 	 Kae ko te fai penā, e mata, e se fai atu i ei me e mafai o mafau‵fau latou ki auala tai ‵lei atu ke faka‵lei aka ei te kinauga tenā?


They may arise from within the congregation. 	 E mafai o ‵sae aka i loto i te fakapotopotoga.


How does Satan use “the desire of the eyes”? 	 E fakaaoga pefea ne Satani a “manakoga o mata”?


• Although we are “objects of hatred,” what disposition do we maintain? 	 • E tiga eiloa e “inosia” tatou ne tino, se a te uiga e fakaasi faeloa ne tatou?


In 60-61 C.E., Paul was able to speak of the “good news” that was “bearing fruit and increasing in all the world” and that had been “preached in all creation that is under heaven.” 	 I te 60-61 T.A., ne mafai o fai atu a Paulo e uiga ki te “tala ‵lei, telā ne oko atu ki a koutou, e pelā foki mo te lalolagi kātoa, ko fua mai ka ko tupu foki” kae “ko oti ne folafolagina ki tino katoa mai lalo o te lagi.”


What decision do children eventually have to make? 	 Ne a filifiliga e ‵tau o fai fakamuli ne tama‵liki?


If so, then like Moses and Paul, you will rest your hope, “not on uncertain riches, but on God, who furnishes us all things richly for our enjoyment.” 	 Kafai e penā loa, ko fai eiloa koe pelā mo Mose mo Paulo mai te fakavae ne koe o tou fakamoemoega e se “ki mea e gata i lalo nei te lotou aogā, ka ke tuku atu olotou fakamoemoega ki te Atua, telā e alofa o tuku mai ne ia a mea katoa e manuia ei tatou.”


The Devil delights to see us tormented with as many thornlike problems as possible. 	 E fiafia te Tiapolo māfai ko puapuaga tatou ki fakalavelave fakalogo‵mae e uke.


This brings them great joy and helps many to come to know Jehovah. 	 E maua ne latou i ei te fiafia lasi kae e fesoasoani atu foki ke iloa ne tino e tokouke a Ieova.


Granted, its exact pronunciation cannot now be determined, but the name has endured. 	 E tonu, e se iloa nei ne tatou a fakaleoga tonu o te igoa, kae koi tumau eiloa a te igoa tenā.


They first draw attention to “the works of the flesh” and ask their listeners what they have observed. 	 E fakasino atu muamua latou ki “mea e fai ne te manako faka te foitino” kae fesili atu me ne a mea ko oti ne lavea ne latou.


Does the Bible Condemn Gambling? 	 E Mata, E Taku Fakamasei ne te Tusi Tapu a Te Kemupolo?


They turned away from Jehovah and worshipped false gods. 	 Ne fulitua latou mai i a Ieova kae tapuaki atu ki atua ‵se.


What a joy to see today all three sons in the full-time ministry—one serving at Bethel, one having attended the Ministerial Training School, and one pioneering! 	 Ko tafaga la te gali ke lavea atu me ko ‵kau atu a tama‵liki tāgata e tokotolu konei ki te taviniga tumau—e tokotasi e tavini atu i te Peteli, e tokotasi ko oti ne kau atu ki te Akoga Fakamasani mō Faifeau, kae e tokotasi e paenia!


“These are the ones that keep following the Lamb no matter where he goes.”—REV. 14:4. 	 “Ko latou konei . . . e tau‵tali eiloa i te Tamā Mamoe i so se koga e fano a ia ki ei.”—FAKAASIGA 14:4.


Your Mom is mad at me, and sometimes when people are angry, they say things that aren’t kind.” 	 E kaitaua mai a tou mātua ki a au, kae i nisi taimi, kafai e kaitāua a tino, e fai‵pati ne latou a pati sē ‵lei.”


Obedient Despite Imperfection 	 Te Fakalogo Faitalia ‵Tou Tulaga sē ‵Lei Katoatoa


(Psalm 1:1-3; Proverbs 2:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 18) He associates with other believers and takes advantage of provisions and arrangements made by “the faithful and discreet slave.” 	 (Salamo 1:1-3; Faataoto 2:1-9; 1 Tesalonia 5:17, 18) E kau atu a ia ki nisi tino tali‵tonu kae fakaaogā faka‵lei a mea kolā e tuku mai mo fakatokaga e auala i te “tavini fakamaoni kae poto.”


A youth might reason, ‘Jehovah drew my parents, and I merely followed.’ 	 E mafai o fai mai se talavou, ‘Ko Ieova eiloa ne aumai ne ia oku mātua, kae ne tautali atu fua au i a lāua.’


4 In both of his letters to Timothy, the apostle Paul listed qualities to be pursued, and each time, he mentioned “righteousness” first. (1 Tim. 6:11; 2 Tim. 2:22) Moreover, in other passages the Bible repeatedly encourages us to pursue righteousness. 	 4 I ana tusi e lua ki a Timoteo, ne taku atu ne te apositolo ko Paulo a uiga kolā e ‵tau o taumafai tatou o fakaasi atu, kae ne taku atu muamua ne ia i taimi takitasi konā a te “amiotonu.” (1 Timoteo 6:11; 2 Timoteo 2:22) E se gata i ei, e fakamalosi mai faeloa i nisi fuaiupu i te Tusi Tapu ke taumafai tatou o fakaasi atu te amiotonu.


Pharaoh suffers defeat at the Red Sea 	 Ne takavale masei eiloa a Falao i te Tai Kula


What two parables will we consider in our next study? 	 Ne a tala fakatusa e lua ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei i te suā mataupu?


Obeying the law gave him peace and a good conscience.—Psalm 119:1, 9, 65, 93, 98, 165. 	 A te fakalogo ki tulafono ne maua ne ia i ei te filemu mo se loto lagona ‵lei.—Salamo 119:1, 9, 65, 93, 98, 165.


However, when faced with clear evidence of God’s purpose regarding the preaching work, their real thoughts, intentions, and motives became manifest. 	 Kae i te taimi ne fakafesagai atu ei latou ki te fakamaoniga manino o te fuafuaga a te Atua e uiga ki te galuega talai, ne fakaasi faka‵sau mai ei olotou mafaufauga, manakoga mo olotou lagonaga ‵tonu.


The work took decades, perhaps 40 to 50 years. 	 E fia sefulu tausaga ne fai ei a te galuega, kāti e 40 ki te 50 tausaga.


16 Jesus related how a king had forgiven his slave a huge debt of 10,000 talents, or 60,000,000 denarii. 	 16 Ne fakamatala mai ne Iesu te auala ne fakamagalo ei ne te tupu te kaitalafu lasi a tena pologa telā se 10,000 taleni, io me se 60,000,000 tenali.


(John 14:1) He makes that dedication in personal prayer and then gets baptized as a public symbol of that private act. 	 (Ioane 14:1) E fai ne ia a te tukuatuga tenā i se ‵talo totino kae oti aka loa, ko papatiso ei a ia e pelā me se fakailoga o te faifaiga sē lavea tenā i mua o tino katoa.


(Revelation 3:11) By being “vigilant with a view to prayers” and by cultivating faith, hope, and love, we will prove ourselves ready at the hour of test. 	 (Fakaasiga 3:11) Kafai e “toka foki o‵tou loto, ko te mea ke mafai ne [tatou] o ‵talo” fakatasi mo te fakamalosiakaga o te fakatuanaki, te fakamoemoega mo te alofa, ka fakamaoni atu ei me ko toka tatou ke kufaki i taimi o tofotofoga.


15, 16. (a) Why was courage required for Abram to build an altar to Jehovah? (b) How can Christians today be bold like Abram? 15 Genesis 12:5, 6 tells us: “Finally they came to the land of Canaan. 	 15 E fai mai penei a te Kenese 12:5, 6: “I te okoatuga a latou ki Kanana, ne fano a Apelamo i loto i te fa‵kai, oko atu eiloa ki te lakau tapu i Mole, te koga tapu tena i Sekema.”


At their side in this evangelizing work is the growing number of Christ’s “other sheep.” 	 E fesoasoani atu ki a latou i te galuega talai tenei a ‘nisi mamoe’ a Keliso kolā ko gasolo aka eiloa o tokouke.


Love for our brothers should move us to do what in the way we use our tongue? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o fakamalosi mai ke a‵lofa tatou ki ‵tou taina i te auala e fakaaoga ei ‵tou gutu?


When famine threatened Judean Christians in the first century, the congregation organized help for them. 	 I te taimi ne fakamataku ei a te oge meakai ki Kelisiano Iutaia i te senitenali muamua, ne fakatoka te fakapotopotoga ke fesoasoani atu ki a latou.


6 Genesis 3:1-5 describes how the voice of a stranger was heard on earth for the first time. 	 6 E fakamatala mai i te Kenese 3:1-5 a te auala ne lagona atu ei te leo o te tino fakaatea i te taimi muamua eiloa i te lalolagi nei.


“[God] will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.” 	 “Ka se toe iai ne loimata i olotou mata. Ka se toe iai se mate, se fanoanoa, se tagi io me se ‵mae.”


Jehovah later revealed that the seed would come through Abraham, belong to the nation of Israel, be a Judean, and be a descendant of King David. 	 Ne fakaasi fakamuli mai ne Ieova me ka vau a te fanau tenā mai i a Apelaamo, mai te fenua o Isalaelu, mai te matakāiga o Iuta, kae mai te kāiga o te tupu ko Tavita.


(Numbers 12:3, footnote) This description was penned under divine inspiration. 	 (Numela 12:3) Ne takitaki ne te Atua a te tusiga o te fakamatalaga tenei.


By making skilled use of the laws and principles found in God’s Word, we will be “fully competent, completely equipped for every good work.” (2 Tim. 3:16, 17) Therefore, search for Scriptural principles in order to ‘perceive what the will of Jehovah is.’ 	 Mai te fakaaoga i se auala atamai a tulafono mo fakatakitakiga kolā e maua i te Muna a te Atua, ka “toka ‵lei [tatou] mō te faiga o galuega ‵lei katoa.” (2 Timo. 3:16, 17) Tela la, ke ‵sala atu ki fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu ko te mea ke ‘iloa ne tatou me se a te loto o Ieova.’


If you measure your own worth by comparing yourself with others, you will end up either haughty or chronically discontented. 	 Kafai e fua aka ne koe a tou tāua mai i te fakatusatusaga o koe ki nisi tino, ka iku atu eiloa koe ki te fakamaualuga io me ko te sē lotomalie faeloa.


‘After all,’ they thought, ‘we live on a 26-foot (7.9 m) boat, work part-time, attend a foreign-language congregation, and occasionally serve as auxiliary pioneers.’ 	 ‘Oti aka,’ mafaufau aka ei lāua, ‘e ola māua i se pōti e 26 futu te loa, ga‵lue i galuega sē tumau, ‵kau ki te fakapotopotoga e fai‵pati ki se ‵gana fakaa‵tea, kae ga‵lue e pelā me ne paenia lagolago i nisi taimi.’


At his death, he “lay down with his forefathers.” (1 Kings 2:10) Was he too in Sheol? 	 I te taimi ne mate ei, ne “tanu fakatasi a ia mo ona tupuga.” (1 Tupu 2:10, NW) E mata, ne nofo foki a ia i Seoli?


Why, this may actually encourage and comfort us! 	 Me e mafai loa o fakamalosi kae fakamafanafana mai a olotou tala konā ki a tatou!


(Read Acts 1:8.) 	 (Faitau te Galuega 1:8.)


But when you go through these kinds of situations, you draw closer to Jehovah. 	 Kae kafai e fepaki koe mo vaegā tulaga konei, e momea aka ei tou fakapilipili atu ki a Ieova.


“Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be made to totter.” 	 “Me e tu a ia i toku feitu fakaatamai, e se mafai o takavale au.”


You destroyed so easily God’s image, man.”—TERTULLIAN, ON THE APPAREL OF WOMEN, SECOND CENTURY C.E. 	 Ne faigofie fua o fakamasei ne koe a te fakatusa o te Atua, ko te tagata.”—TERTULLIAN, ON THE APPAREL OF WOMEN, I TE LUA SENITENALI T.A.


16 Moses’ brother, Aaron, faced a difficult situation with regard to two of his sons. 	 16 Ne fepaki te taina o Mose ko Alona mo se tulaga faigata e uiga ki ana tama ta‵gata e tokolua.


Similar results have been experienced in other lands. 	 Ne tai penā foki loa a ikuga i nisi fenua.


Parents who are faithful to Jehovah can hope to be protected along with their young children. 	 E mafai eiloa o fakamoe‵moe a mātua kolā e fakamaoni ki a Ieova ke maua ne latou fakatasi mo olotou tama‵liki se puipuiga.


Zechariah and Elizabeth, who had the joyous privilege of becoming the parents of John the Baptizer, “were righteous before God because of walking blamelessly in accord with all the commandments and legal requirements of Jehovah.” 	 E pelā mo Sakalia mo Elisapeta kolā ne maua ne laua te tauliaga fakafiafia ke fai mo fai a mātua o Ioane te Papatiso, “ne amio‵tonu laua i mua o te Atua, kae ne tausi ki tulafono mo fakatonuga a te Aliki.”


In ancient Israel, tents were a distinctive feature in the land, at times being used by shepherds and agricultural workers. 	 I Isalaelu i aso mua, a faleie ne mea masani kolā ne fakaaogā sāle ne tausi mamoe mo tino fai fatoaga.


But how many people do you know who are striving to be honest all the time? 	 Kae e pefea te tokouke o tino e iloa ne koe me e taumafai malosi ke fakamaoni i taimi katoa?


He admits: “I started giving more attention to worldly matters than to spiritual things. 	 E taku ‵tonu mai a ia: “Ne kamata o saga malosi atu au ki mea faka-te-lalolagi i lō mea faka-te-agaga.


“The Ruler of This World” Reveals Himself 	 Ko Fakaasi Mai ne “te Aliki o te Lalolagi Nei” a Ia Eiloa


They at times argued bitterly among themselves and were slow to learn the benefits of being humble. 	 Ne fakatau kinau latou i nisi taimi kae ne tai tuai ke tauloto ne latou a te aoga o te loto maulalo.


As we read at Micah 7:14, Micah compares God’s people with sheep securely residing with their shepherd. 	 Kafai e fai‵tau tatou ki te Mika 7:14, e fakatusa ne Mika a tino o te Atua ki mamoe kolā e puipui faka‵lei ne te lotou tausi mamoe.


Yet, Jesus did more. 	 Kae e uke atu foki a mea ne fai ne Iesu.


A GROUP of 34 of Jehovah’s Witnesses were traveling to a branch office dedication when mechanical trouble delayed their flight along the way. 	 NE FAKATALAVE a te malaga a se potukau o Molimau a Ieova e toko 34 ki te fakaulufalega o se ofisa lagolago ona ko fakalavelave i masini o te vakalele.


10 That “seed” turned out to be Jesus Christ, along with a distinct group of associate rulers. 	 10 A te “fanau” tenā ko Iesu Keliso, fakatasi mo se potukau ‵kese o tino kolā e pule fakatasi mo ia.


3 Let us go back to about the year 60 C.E. The apostle Paul is in prison in Rome on the fabricated charge of sedition. 	 3 Ke toe mafaufau ki te tausaga ko te 60 T.A. Ko nofo atu te apositolo ko Paulo i te falepuipui i Loma ona ko ‵losiga ‵se o te soli tulafono.


Or they use this feature as a basis for teaching simple ideas to very young children. 	 Io me fakaaoga ne latou a mataupu konei e pelā me se fakavae mō akoakoga faigofie ki tama‵liki.


4 The main opposers were Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem, influential men living near Judah. 	 4 A tino ne ‵teke malosi atu, ko Sanipalata, Tovia, mo Gesemu, ne tāgata ma‵luga kolā ne ‵nofo ‵pili atu ki Iuta.


You will no doubt find it spiritually refreshing to hear their experiences. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ka maua ne koe te malosi fou faka-te-agaga māfai ko lagona ne koe a olotou tala.


See the box “Grafting Wild Olive Branches—Why?” 	 Ke onoono ki te pokisi ko “Te Faka‵pikiga o Kaula o te Olive Vao—Kaia?”


Illustrate why we need spiritual food to endure. 	 Fakamatala mai a te pogai e ‵tau ei o maua ne tatou a mea‵kai faka-te-agaga ke mafai ne tatou o kufaki.


“My own mouth will recount your righteousness, all day long your salvation.”—PS. 71:15. 	 ‘E taku atu ne au tou amiotonu; e faipati foki au ki tau fakaolataga i te aso kātoa.’—SALAMO 71:15.


One way he did that was by accepting correction from Jehovah’s representative, the prophet Nathan. 	 E tasi te auala ne fai a ia penā mai i te taliaga o pati fakatonutonu mai i te sui o Ieova, ko te pelofeta ko Natano.


No one comes to the Father except through me.” 	 E seai se tino e fano ki te Tamana manafai e se ui mai i a au.”


Do your children regularly see you enjoying personal Bible reading or study? 	 E mata, e lavea faeloa ne au tama‵liki tou fiafia i te faitau ki te Tusi Tapu mo te faiga o sukesukega totino?


These articles explain when God’s people came into Babylonian captivity and what efforts anointed Christians made in the late 1800’s to understand Jehovah’s Word correctly. 	 A mataupu konei e fakamatala mai i ei te taimi ne ave fakapagota ei a tino o te Atua ki Papelonia mo taumafaiga a Kelisiano fakaekegina ke malamalama faka‵lei i te Muna a Ieova i tausaga ki tua o te 1800.


“I Have Not Sat With Men of Untruth” 	 “Au sē Kau Foki ki Tino Amio ‵Pelo”


502 years ⇩ 	 502 tausaga ⇩


Of course, the Bible is speaking particularly of trials of our faith, but in a general way, the point is also valid as to other trials. 	 E tonu, e faipati eiloa te Tusi Tapu ki tofotofoga o te fakatuanaki kae e aogā foki eiloa te manatu tenā ki nisi tofotofoga.


The best answer is that light is strictly neither.” 	 A te tali mautinoa ki ei ko te mainaga e se foliga mai e pelā mo mea e lua konā.”


8 While on earth, Jesus set an especially fine example for parents. 	 8 I te taimi ne nofo ei i te lalolagi, ne tuku mai ne Iesu se fakaakoakoga gali mō mātua.


(Matt. 12:8) God’s rest day will continue until his purpose in connection with it has been fully realized at the end of Christ’s Thousand Year Reign. 	 (Mataio 12:8) Ka tumau eiloa te aso malōlō o te Atua ke oko eiloa ki te fakataunuga o tena fuafuaga e uiga ki ei i te fakaotiga o te Pulega a Keliso i loto i te Afe Tausaga.


(Read 1 Peter 5:6.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Petelu 5:6.)


How can you teach the student to pray from the heart? 	 E mafai pefea ne koe o akoako atu ki te tino akoga ke ‵talo atu mai i tena loto?


3 In view of this, it is of serious concern to note that Isaiah’s words, although fulfilled on ancient Judah, are having a greater fulfillment today. 	 3 E ‵tusa mo te mea tenei, e tāua ‵ki ke mafau‵fau me e tiga eiloa ne fakataunu a pati a Isaia i Iuta mua, e isi foki sena fakataunuga e sili atu i aso nei.


We read: “‘Test me out, please, . . .’ Jehovah of armies says, ‘to see whether I will not open to you the floodgates of the heavens and pour out on you a blessing until there is nothing lacking.’” 	 E fai mai penei: “‘Fakamolemole, tofotofo mai au, . . . ’ Kae ne toe fai mai penei a Ieova, ‘kae ka lavea ne koutou me ka ‵tala ne au a fakamalama o te lagi kae ‵ligi ifo a vāega mea ‵lei katoa.’”


We might ask: ‘Does Jehovah’s view of such matters seem reasonable to you?’ 	 E mafai o fesili atu tatou, penei: ‘E mata, e lotomalie koe ki te kilokiloga a te Atua e uiga ki mea konā?’


Jerusalem’s Temple Rebuilt After 70 C.E.? 4/15 	 Ne Toe Fakatu Aka te Faletapu o Ielusalema Mai Tua o te 70 T.A.? 4/15


Satan has maligned God’s name and has promoted lies. 	 Ko oti ne taku fakamasei ne Satani te igoa o te Atua kae ne fakasalalau atu foki ne ia a pati ‵loi.


The lessons that we learn from them strengthen our faith and help us to get a firm hold on “the real life,” everlasting life in God’s promised new world. 	 E fakamalosi mai ki te ‵tou fakatuanaki a akoakoga kolā e tauloto ne tatou mai i ei kae fesoasoani mai foki ke puke ‵mautakitaki tatou ki “te ola tonu,” ko te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi fou a te Atua telā ne folafola mai.


It is the quality of being strong, bold, and valiant—the opposite of timidity or cowardice. 	 Se uiga telā e lavea i ei a te malosi mo te loto toa—e ‵kese mo te mata mā io me ko te mata mataku.


15 Jesus also showed love for people by looking for the good in them. 	 15 Ne fakaasi atu foki ne Iesu tena alofa ki tino mai te fakatāua ne ia olotou uiga ‵lei.


One essential thing is highlighted in the first verse of the last chapter of that letter. 	 A te mea tāua e tasi ne faka‵mafa mai i te fuaiupu muamua o te ‵toe mataupu o te tusi tenā.


(Eph. 6:4) That is a major undertaking, especially in today’s world. 	 (Efe. 6:4) A te mea tenā se mea faigata ke fai, maise loa i te lalolagi i aso nei.


Thus, one Bible encyclopedia states: “‘Clean’ and ‘unclean’ are terms seldom related to mere questions of hygiene, but are mainly religious concepts. 	 Tela la, e fai mai se tusi telā e fakamatala i ei a te Tusi Tapu, penei: “A te ‘‵mā’ mo te ‘lailai’ ne tugāpati kolā e se fakauiga fua ki te ‵tu ‵mā, kae i te ukega o taimi e fakauiga ki manatu faka-te-lotu.


11 By our striving to be alert and observant like Jesus and Paul, we can discern how best to awaken interest in those we meet. 	 11 Mai te taumafai malosi ke toka kae mataala e pelā mo Iesu mo Paulo, e mafai o iloa ne tatou me se a te ‵toe auala ‵lei ke ‵fagu aka ei a te fiafia i loto i tino kolā e fetaui mo tatou.


(Revelation 12:7-9, 12, 17) How does he do this? 	 (Fakaasiga 12:7-9, 12, 17) E fai pefea ne ia te mea tenei?


In the first century, an issue arose over which there was much disputing. 	 I te senitenali muamua, ne sae aka se mea telā ne lasi te kinauga ki ei.


The apostle Paul gave inspired counsel to his fellow worker Timothy for improving his ministry. 	 Ne tuku atu ne te apositolo ko Paulo ki tena taina galue ko Timoteo a pati fakatonutonu mai te Atua ke momea aka ei te ‵lei o tena galuega talai.


11 A second aspect of the Mosaic Law that reflected God’s concern for his people’s welfare was the right to glean. 	 11 A te lua o vaega o te Tulafono a Mose telā ne fakaasi mai i ei te amanaia o te Atua ki te ‵lei o ana tino, ko te saolotoga o tino ke taetae ne latou a toegā mea.


Foreseeing this and all the other depraved and violent acts done since then in the name of religion, the apostle Peter rightly predicted that “on account of these [professed Christians] the way of the truth [would] be spoken of abusively.”—2 Peter 2:1, 2. 	 Ona ko te matea ‵mao ne ia a te mea tenei e pelā foki mo amioga ma‵sei kae fakasauā a lotu konā talu mai te taimi tenā, ko tonu ei te valoaga a te apositolo ko Petelu me “mai luga i olotou faiga konā, [ko tino kolā e fai mai i a latou ne Kelisiano] ko faifai muna ei a tino e uiga ki te Ala tonu.”—2 Petelu 2:1, 2.


Should you do so even more?—Ps. 1:2, 3. 	 E mata, e ‵tau o momea aka tou mafaufau ‵loto ki ei?—Sala. 1:2, 3.


But can we be sure that it will come, and what impact could that prospect have on us right now? 	 E mata, e mafai o tali‵tonu eiloa tatou me ka oko mai te taimi tenā?


Matthew reports that those who listened to Jesus as he taught in the Sermon on the Mount “were astounded at his way of teaching.” 	 E fai mai a Mataio me i tino kolā ne fakalogo‵logo ki a Iesu i te taimi ne akoako atu ei a ia i te Lauga i luga i te Mauga “ne ofo masei . . . i ana akoakoga.”


Salvation for Those Who Choose the Light 	 E Maua te Fakaolataga ne Tino Kolā e Filifili ki te Mainaga


Or we might even find ourselves plagued by some distressing circumstances or perceived injustices. 	 Io me e mafai o māfatia tatou i nisi tulaga fakafanoanoa io me ko faifaiga sē fakamaoni.


The account does not suggest that it was the result of a personality conflict. 	 E se taku mai i te tala ona ko te kese‵kese o lā uiga.


Jehovah is good to all, and his mercies are over all his works.” 	 E aga‵lei a ia ki tino katoa, e alofa a ia ki mea katoa a ia ne fai.”


Hence, God’s righteousness is uprightness according to his personal standards and values. 	 Tela la, a te amiotonu o te Atua ko te fai mea tonu e ‵tusa mo ana tulaga amio‵tonu.


(Neh. 9:20, 21) Through the prophet Elisha, Jehovah performed the miracle of multiplying the small quantity of oil for a faithful widow. 	 (Nee. 9:20, 21) E auala i te pelofeta ko Elisaia, ne fai ne Ieova se vavega ke fakauke a mu sinu a te fafine fakamaoni telā ko mate tena avaga.


“A sheet can eventually decay into a skeleton of fibres and a handful of dust,” say Egyptologists Richard Parkinson and Stephen Quirke. 	 “A te pepa e mafai fua o pala kae liu lefu atu fakamuli,” ko pati a Richard Parkinson mo Stephen Quirke, ne tino sukesuke ki mea mua o Aikupito.


(1 Timothy 3:10) Their ready participation at the meetings and their zeal in the ministry, as well as their caring attitude toward all in the congregation, enable the elders to discern their potential when considering them for additional assignments. 	 (1 Timoteo 3:10) A te lotou toka o fai a nisi tusaga i te fakatasiga mo te lotou loto finafinau ki te galuega talai, e pelā foki mo te fakaasiatuga o te lotou atafai ki tino, e fai ei ke iloa ne te kau toeaina a mea kolā e mafai o fai ne latou māfai ko tuku atu ki a latou a nisi tiute.


However, all true Christians face tests and trials of some kind. 	 Kae, e fe‵paki a Kelisiano ‵tonu katoa mo tofotofoga kese‵kese.


One who serves God might even link success to a position of responsibility in the congregation or to achievements in the ministry. 	 E mafaufau foki a te tino telā e tavini ki te Atua me i te tino e manuia māfai e isi sena tauliaga i te fakapotopotoga io me maua a ikuga ‵lei i te galuega talai.


What is the basis of the strongest friendships, and why? 	 Se a te fakavae o taugasoa ma‵losi, kae kaia?


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Does he notice what I am going through? 	 E mata, e lavea ne ia toku logo‵mae?


In Liberia, for example, a young Christian woman was offered the opportunity to study at the university. 	 E pelā mo se tamafine Kelisiano i Liberia, ne ofo atu ki a ia se avanoaga ke akoga i te iunivesiti e tasi.


Therefore, God-fearing women are precious in Jehovah’s eyes. Christian sisters, allow Jehovah through his spirit to fashion you progressively into an ever more desirable “vessel,” one “prepared for every good work.” (2 Timothy 2:21; Romans 12:2) Regarding such precious worshipers, God’s Word says: “Give her of the fruitage of her hands, and let her works praise her even in the gates.” 	 Ke na talia ne koutou tuagane Kelisiano a Ieova ke fakagaligali ne ia koutou e auala i tena agaga tapu ko te mea ke fai koutou e pelā me ne “mea fai meakai” kolā ko “toka foki mō galuega ‵lei katoa.” (2 Timoteo 2:21; Loma 12:2) E fai mai te Muna a te Atua e uiga ki tino tapuaki tāua konā, penei: “E ‵tau o tavae ne tatou te fafine tenā ona ko ana mea katoa ne fai. E ‵tau eiloa o fakaaloalogina a ia ne tino katoa.”


Do we frequently have differences or disagreements with others, being easily offended or offending others? 	 E mata, e kinau faeloa tatou mo nisi tino, e ita vave tatou io me e fakaitaita ne tatou a nisi tino?


Although we are not ‘busybodies in other people’s matters,’ perhaps we know that a family member or a friend is experiencing a severe test of faith. 	 E tiga eiloa e se ‘fia pule atu tatou ki mea a nisi tino,’ kāti e iloa ne tatou se tino i te kāiga io me se taugasoa ko fakafesagai mo se tofotofoga lasi o tena fakatuanaki.


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Having removed these “kingdoms,” or governments, God’s own appointed Ruler will act. 	 Ka pule mai a te Tupu filifilia a te Atua māfai ko oti ne ave keatea ne ia a “malo” konei.


That equals 483 years. 	 E ‵pau eiloa a te mea tenā mo tausaga e 483.


Every human emotion from agony to pure joy is revealed in these prayers and songs. 	 Ne fakaasi mai i ‵talo mo pese konei a lagonaga o tino katoa mai te tigāina ki te fiafia tonu.


From this has come the English word “proselytism,” which basically means “the act of making converts.” 	 Mai te pati tenei, ne maua i ei te pati Peletania ko te “proselytism,” telā e fakauiga loa ki te “faiga ke fuli mai a tino.”


Years later, Abraham’s faith is tested when Jehovah instructs him to offer this son as a sacrifice. 	 I tausaga fakamuli ifo, ne tofotofogina te fakatuanaki o Apelaamo i te taimi ne fakatonu atu ei a Ieova ke ofo atu a tena tama e pelā me se taulaga.


Lyman was a bold proclaimer of God’s Kingdom. 	 Ne fai a Lyman mo fai se tino talai loto toa o te Malo o te Atua.


Now the court was ready to deal with his closest followers. 	 Nei la, ko toka te fono o fakamasino aka ana toe soko ‵pili eiloa.


Whom will you choose as your sovereign, your ruler? 	 Ko oi ka filifili aka ne koe mo fai tou pule sili?


How can their survival build your confidence in the authenticity of the modern Bible available to you? 	 Ne ati aka pefea ne te saomaiga o te Tusi Tapu i ‵tou aso nei a te ‵tou loto tali‵tonu ki te ‵tonu o te Tusi Tapu?


• In what two ways can Hebrews 4:12 be applied? 	 • Ne a auala e lua e mafai o fakaaoga ki ei te Epelu 4:12?


All these things are a beginning of pangs of distress.”—Matthew 24:6-8. 	 A mea katoa konei ko te kamataga o puapuaga.”—Mataio 24:6-8.


Thus, sin and death ruled down to the time when God gave the Israelites a law code, which clearly showed that they were sinners. 	 Tela la, ne pule atu te mate i te taimi ne tuku atu ei ne te Atua ki te kau Isalaelu a te fakasologa o tulafono, telā ne fakaasi manino atu i ei i a latou ne tino agasala.


19 Moreover, God’s Word instructs Christian elders to correct others “with mildness.” 	 19 E se gata i ei, ne akoako ne te Muna a te Atua a toeaina Kelisiano ke fakatonutonu a nisi tino “mo te atafai.”


Professor Graham Davies writes in his book Cities of the Biblical World—Megiddo: “The city of Megiddo . . . was easily accessible to traders and migrants from all directions; but at the same time it could, if powerful enough, control access by means of these routes and so direct the course of both trade and war. 	 E tusi mai te polofesa ko Graham Davies i tena tusi ko te Cities of the Biblical World—Megiddo: “Ne faigofie faeloa ki tino faipisinisi mo tino oloolo malaga mai feitu katoa o ui atu . . . i te fa‵kai o Mekito; kae e mafai foki o iku atu te auala tenā ki te faiga o pisinisi mo taua māfai e mafai.


Speak Truth in Family Matters 	 Ke Faipati ki te Mea tonu i te Kāiga


This “great day of Jehovah” will affect all mankind. 	 Tenei eiloa te “aso lasi o Ieova” telā ka pokotia i ei a tino katoa.


From the beginning, it was Jehovah’s will for the earth to be filled with the perfect children of Adam and Eve. 	 Mai te kamataga, ko te loto eiloa o Ieova ke faka‵fonu te lalolagi ki tama‵liki ‵lei katoatoa a Atamu mo Eva.


Therefore, we encourage young ones to study this material carefully and to comment freely when it is considered at the congregation Watchtower Study. 	 Tela la, e fakamalosi atu ki talavou ke suke‵suke faka‵lei ki mataupu konei kae ke fai olotou tali i te taimi e fai ei te Sukesukega a te fakapotopotoga ki Te Faleleoleo Maluga.


When a Loved One Dies 	 Kafai ko Mate Sou Tino Pele


13 Forty days after Jesus’ birth, Mary was required to present an offering to Jehovah at the temple in Jerusalem, about six miles (9 km) from Bethlehem. 	 13 I aso e fa sefulu mai tua o te fanauga a Iesu, ne fakatonu atu ki a Malia ke ofo atu ne ia se taulaga ki a Ieova i te faletapu i Ielusalema, kāti se ono maila (9 km) te ‵mao mai i Peteleema.


(Acts 13:48) That can be difficult. 	 (Galuega 13:48, NW) E mafai o faigata te mea tenā.


11 Job became profoundly discouraged, although he refused to curse God, as his wife urged him to do. 	 11 Ne ‵tuka masei a Iopu, kae ne ita fitifiti a ia ma pati masei atu ki te Atua, e pelā mo te fakamalosiga a tena avaga.


How closely Jesus must have observed the example of Jehovah’s humility in exercising mercy toward sinful mankind! 	 Ne lavea faka‵lei eiloa ne Iesu a te fakaakoakoga o te loto maulalo o Ieova i te fakaasiatuga o te alofa fakamagalo ki tino agasala!


Our Bible publications are now available in over 400 languages 	 Ko maua nei a ‵tou tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu i ‵gana e silia atu i te 400


In chapter 4, he pauses after reading verses 11 to 13 in an undertone. 	 I te mataupu e 4, ne mānava aka tou tagata mai te faitauga o te fuaiupu e 11 ki te 13 i se leo malalo.


• Who today give evidence of being wide awake? 	 • Ko oi e fakamaoni mai ne latou i aso nei me e mataala faeloa latou?


7. (a) How do Christians, in effect, respond to an invitation similar to one that David extended? (b) How can parents follow David’s good example? 	 7. (a) E ‵saga atu pefea a Kelisiano ki te ‵kamiga tai ‵pau mo te ‵kamiga a Tavita? (e) E mafai pefea o tau‵tali atu a mātua ki te fakaakoakoga ‵lei a Tavita?


14 If we are to avoid self-deception, there are some helpful suggestions we need to keep in mind. 	 14 Ke ‵kalo keatea mai te fakaloiloi ne tatou a tatou eiloa, e isi ne nāi manatu fesoasoani kolā e ‵tau o masaua ne tatou.


Therefore, you might ask yourself, ‘Does he grasp the significance of the scriptures cited in the study material?’ 	 Tela la, kāti ke fesili ifo koe penei, ‘E mata, e maina ‵lei a ia i te tāua o tusi siki kolā e maua i te mataupu telā e sukesuke ki ei?’


Moreover, the Bible urges all who desire God’s favor to “flee from fornication.” (1 Cor. 6:18) It would be wise, therefore, for Christians to avoid any living arrangements that could give rise to their being tempted to engage in immoral conduct. 	 E se gata i ei, e fakamalosi atu a te Tusi Tapu ki tino kolā e ma‵nako ki te taliaga a te Atua ke “fakagata te fina lalolagi.” (1 Kolinito 6:18) Tela la, se mea poto ke ‵kalo keatea a Kelisiano mai so se fakatokaga ke ‵nofo fakatasi telā e mafai o tofotofogina ei latou ke aofia i amioga finalalolagi.


Whenever you face such tests, be determined to pray for strength to resist them. 	 Kafai e fepaki koe mo vaegā tofotofoga penā, ke na fakaiku aka ke ‵talo atu mō te malosi ke ‵teke atu a mea konā.


The fact of the resurrection became a central part of Christian faith. 	 A te ‵tonu o te toe‵tuga ne fai mo fakavae o te fakatuanaki o Kelisiano.


But after 13 years, everything changed very quickly. 	 Kae i se 13 tausaga mai tua ifo, ne ma‵fuli fakavave a mea katoa.


(Lev. 13:43-46) A leper was like someone dead. 	 (Levitiko 13:43-46) Ne fai te tino lepela e pelā me se tino ko mate.


The Bible empowered me to stop using and selling drugs and become a productive member of society. 	 Ne fakamalosi aka au ne te Tusi Tapu ke se toe fakaaoga ne au kae ‵togi atu foki ki tua a vailakau tapu, kae nei la ko fai au mo fai se tino e isi soku aoga.


As Jehovah’s Witnesses, we have the cherished privilege to praise God and share zealously in the Kingdom proclamation work. 116:15—How ‘precious in Jehovah’s eyes is the death of his loyal ones’? 	 E pelā me ne Molimau a Ieova, e maua ne tatou se tauliaga tāua ‵ki ke tavae atu ki te Atua kae ‵kau atu foki mo te loto finafinau ki te galuega ko te fakasalalauatuga o te Malo. 116:15—E pefea “te ‵mafa ki te Aliki [ko Ieova], manafai ko ‵mate” ana tino tapuaki?


(Heb. 10:32-34) Yet, Paul knew that they were about to be confronted with one of the most challenging tests of their faith. 	 (Epe. 10:32-34) Kae ne iloa ne Paulo me ko pili o fakafesagai atu latou ki se tasi o tofotofoga faigata o te lotou fakatuanaki.


What is the highest form of love? 	 Se a te vaega tafasili i te maluga o te alofa?


He always helped me to remain faithful, even though several times death was staring me in the face.” 	 Ne fesoasoani mai faeloa a ia ke tumau au i te fakamaoni, faitalia te uke o taimi toeitiiti ko mate au.”


For example, he did not brag about the way he deceived the king of Gath. 	 E pelā mo te fakaloiloiga ne ia o te tupu o Kata.


Whether we are young or old, whether we have good health or poor health, whether we preach in receptive or less receptive territories, all of us are able to bear much fruit. 	 Faitalia me e fo‵liki io me ma‵tua tatou, e ma‵losi io me fakamasaki‵saki, e talai atu tatou i koga kolā e fia‵fia malosi ei a tino io me ikai, e mafai ne tatou katoa o ‵fua malosi mai i ei ne fuataga.


(Numbers 14:1-4; Psalm 106:24) How hurt Jehovah must have been as he witnessed the gross disrespect his people showed for their invisible King! 	 (Numela 14:1-4; Salamo 106:24) Ne logo‵mae malosi eiloa a Ieova i te taimi ne kilo atu ei a ia ki te lasi o te se āva o ana tino ki te lotou tupu telā e se lavea ki mata!


The four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—tell us much about how he lived. 	 A Evagelia e fa—Mataio, Maleko, Luka mo Ioane—e fakamatala mai i ei a mea e uke atu e uiga ki te auala ne ola ei a ia.


I will always appreciate that she didn’t focus on the wrong that I had done to her but, rather, on the damage I was doing to myself. 	 E loto fakafetai faeloa au me ne manavase eiloa a ia ki fakamaseiga ne pokotia au i ei kae sē ko mea ‵se ne fai ne au ki a ia.


Even if some of them seem impossible from a human standpoint, we trust that “with God all things are possible.”—Matthew 19:26. 	 Kafai foki e foliga mai me e faiga‵ta a nisi mea i te kilokiloga a te tagata, e tali‵tonu tatou me “e mafai ne te Atua o fai a mea katoa.”—Mataio 19:26.


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


Says Micah 4:5: “All the peoples, for their part, will walk each one in the name of its god.” 	 E fai mai te Mika 4:5: “A malo katoa e tapuaki kae faka‵logo ki olotou atua.”


If we pour out our heart to God when we are in emotional turmoil, our heart will be soothed and we will lean on Jehovah instead of ourselves.—Psalm 62:8. 	 Kafai e fakaasi atu ne tatou a mea i ‵tou loto ki te Atua māfai e manava‵se tatou, ka maua ne tatou se fakatapūga kae ka fakalagolago tatou ki a Ieova i lō tatou eiloa.—Salamo 62:8.


“Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, . . . but keep conquering the evil with the good.”—ROM. 	 Ke Fakatakavale Ne Koe Te Masei” Mai Te Taofiofi O Te Kaitaua


(Isaiah 2:12, 17; Jeremiah 30:7; Joel 2:11; Zephaniah 3:8) Reading God’s Word, the Bible, daily and reflecting on what we read is a fine help in remaining spiritually alert. 	 (Isaia 2:12, 17; Ielemia 30:7; Ioelu 2:11; Sefanaia 3:8) A te faitau ki te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu, i aso katoa kae mafaufau ‵loto ki ei se fesoasoani ‵lei ke tumau tatou i te matapula‵pula i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


While we wait for that Kingdom to act, each one of us can ‘sow seed in righteousness’ by refusing to condone or practice corruption. 	 A koi fakatali‵tali tatou ke gasuesue te Malo, ke na “toki” ne tatou taki tokotasi “te amiotonu” mai i te sē talia ne tatou o faifaiga sē fakamaoni.


(Matthew 11:5; Mark 4:37-39; Luke 9:11-16) Imagine what Jesus will accomplish when he uses the cleansing effect of his ransom sacrifice to benefit all obedient mankind! 	 (Mataio 11:5; Maleko 4:37-39; Luka 9:11-16) Mafaufau la ki mea kolā ka fakataunu ne Iesu māfai ko fakaaogā ne ia tena taulaga togiola ke maua ei ne tino katoa a mea aogā!


How can we show respect for the decisions of others? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tatou te āva ki fakaikuga a nisi tino?


On that special night, however, he was moved to use this affectionate address to convey the deep love he felt for his followers. 	 Kae i te po fakapito tenā, ne fakamalosi aka ei a ia ke fakaaogā te tugāpati fakaalofalofa tenei ke fakaasi atu ei te ‵poko o tena alofa ki ana soko.


If we repent, we can have confidence in his mercy. 	 Kafai e salamō tatou, e mafai eiloa o tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou ki tena alofa fakamagalo.


(Malachi 3:6) Some 500 years later, the Bible writer James wrote of God: “With him there is not a variation of the turning of the shadow.” 	 (Malaki 3:6) I se 500 tausaga mai tua ifo i ei, ne tusi mai a Iakopo, telā ne tusi foki ne ia se vaega o te Tusi Tapu, e uiga ki te Atua: “E tumau kae seai sona mafuliga foliki.”


What factors should you consider with regard to the type of recreation and entertainment you choose? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o mafaufau koe ki ei i te taimi e filifili ei koe ki malōlōga mo fakafiafiaga?