Why should you continue to work to understand and apply what the Bible tells us about showing honor? 	 Kaia e ‵tau faeloa mo koe o taumafai malosi ke fakagalue a te mea telā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu ke fakaasi atu te fakaaloalo?


However, by placing your trust in Jehovah and his way of dealing with matters through the congregation, you will act wisely. 	 Kae kafai e talitonu koe ki a Ieova mo te auala e fakatonutonu aka ei ne ia a mea i te fakapotopotoga, ka gasuesue eiloa koe mo te ‵poto.


What is more, Jesus was at times able to see clearly into the future—even thousands of years beyond his own day! 	 E se gata i ei, a Iesu e mafai o kilo ‵mao atu ki te taimi mai mua i nisi taimi—ke oko foki ki te fia afe tausaga mai tua ifo o tena aso tonu!


God’s dealings with humans spell security for the blameless but ruin for the wicked. 	 A faifaiga a te Atua ki tino katoa e fakaasi mai i ei te tokagamalie mō tino fai mea ‵tonu mo te fakama‵seiga o tino amio ma‵sei.


3 Now more than ever before, parents need Jehovah’s help in rearing their children. 	 3 Tenei eiloa te taimi e ‵tau ei o maua ne mātua a te fesoasoani o Ieova i te putiakaga o olotou tama‵liki.


JESUS never referred to God as some abstract force. 	 NE SEKI fakasino atu eiloa a Iesu me i te Atua se malosi fua.


(Psalm 104:5) Learning these things about God’s purpose for the earth and for mankind can help us to understand why we are here. 	 (Salamo 104:5) A te iloaga o mea konei e uiga ki te fuafuaga a te Atua mō te lalolagi mo tino e mafai o fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke malamalama i te pogai e ola ei tatou i konei.


How can Christian parents teach their children Bible truth in a religiously divided household? 	 E mafai pefea ne mātua Kelisiano o akoako olotou tama‵liki ki te munatonu mai te Tusi Tapu i se kāiga e mavae‵vae i mea tau lotu?


12 Since “the time left is reduced” and “the scene of this world is changing,” God’s Word urges us to consider the advantages of singleness. 	 12 Ona ko te mea “ko se leva nei aso” kae ko “te tulaga o te lalolagi” e mafulifuli faeloa, e fakamalosi mai te Muna a te Atua ke mafau‵fau tatou ki mea tāua kolā e maua mai i te nofo taka.


(5) “Afterward,” Cain had intercourse with his wife in “the land of Fugitiveness.”—Genesis 3:20; 4:3, 12, 14-17. 	 (5) ‘Mai tua ifo,’ ne ‵moe a Kaino mo tena avaga i “te fenua e igoa ko Nota.”—Kenese 3:20; 4:3, 12, 14-17.


Gideon used discretion in carrying out God’s will 	 Ne fakaeteete a Kitiona i te fakataunuga ne ia o te loto o te Atua


Why is it good to reexamine the ways in which we show our gratitude? 	 E mata, e mafai o momea aka te ‵tou taulaga o tavaega ki a Ieova e pelā foki mo te ‵tou ‵lago atu ki te galuega i te lalolagi kātoa e auala i ‵tou kope?


An ancient shrine for idol worship, Tel Arad, Israel 	 Se fātagata mua mō tapuakiga ki tupua, i Tel Arad, i Isalaelu


(Read 2 Peter 3:9.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Petelu 3:9.)


Since Jesus condemned the following of men, however, we need to keep on hating sectarianism, as did the Christians in Ephesus.—Matthew 23:10. 	 Me ne taku fakamasei ne Iesu a te fia ‵kau atu ki nisi tino, e ‵tau foki mo tatou o takalia‵lia ki te fia fakamavae‵vae e pelā mo Kelisiano i Efeso.—Mataio 23:10.


(Gen. 13:14; Ex. 4:6) When his servants commit errors, Jehovah is “merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abundant in loving-kindness and trueness.” 	 (Kenese 13:14; Esoto 4:6, NW) Kafai e fai ne ana tavini a mea ‵se, a Ieova e “alofa mo te alofa ‵nau, e tuai o ita kae alofa faeloa [a ia] mo te fakamaoni.”


That kept them alive spiritually even in Babylon, with its many false doctrines and practices. 	 Ne fai ne mea konā ke tumau latou i te ola i te feitu faka-te-agaga i Papelonia, telā e ‵fonu i akoakoga ‵se mo faifaiga sē ‵lei.


(John 10:16) Do they not have a Scripturally well-founded hope of becoming permanent residents of the earth? 	 (Ioane 10:16) E mata, e seai se fakamoemoega faka-te-Tusi Tapu o latou ke fai mo tino ‵nofo tumau i te lalolagi?


(Exodus 33:20; John 4:24) So when the Bible speaks of humans walking with God, it uses figurative language. 	 (Esoto 33:20; Ioane 4:24) Telā la, kafai e faipati te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki tino e sa‵sale mo te Atua, e faipati loa i ei i se auala fakatusa.


Yet, history is littered with examples of renowned teachers who were absolutely wrong. 	 Kae e ui i ei, ko ‵fonu a tala fakasolopito i fakaakoakoga lauiloa a faiakoga kolā ne ‵se pala‵ki eiloa.


How, though, does the hope of a reward benefit us? 	 Kae e aoga pefea ki a tatou a te fakamoemoega ke maua se taui?


At that moment it might not be wise to go into detail about how wrong it would be to comply with the employer’s wishes. 	 I te taimi tenā, e se se mea ‵lei ke fakamatala likiliki atu a te ‵se o manakoga o te pule.


“You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 	 “E se ‵tau o faite ne koe se fakatusa o so se vaega o mea i te lagi io me ko te lalolagi io me mai lalo i te vai.


(James 1:17) For example, when Jehovah gave the Israelites a home, it was “a land flowing with milk and honey.” 	 (Iakopo 1:17) E pelā mo te tukuatuga ne Ieova ki te kau Isalaelu se fenua mo olotou ‵nofo, ne tuku atu ne ia se “fenua laukele ola.”


Guard Against Deception by Apostates 	 Te Puipuiga Mai Takolekolega a Aposetate


THE FINE SHEPHERD PROVIDES UNDERSHEPHERDS 	 E TUKU MAI NE TE TAUSI MAMOE ‵LEI A TAUSI MAMOE FESOASOANI


“Neither will . . . pain be anymore.” 	 “Ka se toe ai foki . . . se ‵mae.”


(John 5:30; 8:28) Hence, they said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men.”—Acts 4:19, 20; 5:29. 	 (Ioane 5:30; 8:28) Tela la, ne fai atu ei latou, penei: “E ‵tau mo matou o faka‵logo ki te Atua i lō te faka‵logo ki tino.”—Galuega 4:19, 20; 5:29.


Note Jesus’ words as recorded at John 3:16: “God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.” 	 Masaua la a pati a Iesu i te Ioane 3:16: “Ona ko te lasi o te alofa o te Atua ki te lalolagi ne tuku mai ei ne ia tena Tama fagasele e tokotasi, ko te mea ke se fakaseai atu so se tino e fakatuanaki ki a ia kae ke maua ne ia te ola se-gata-mai.”


It is all part of a global educational work now being done on an unprecedented scale. 	 A akoakoga konei se galuega telā ne seki fai aka eiloa i aso mua kae ko fai nei i te lalolagi kātoa.


(Luke 12:15) This certainly is food for thought in our materialistic age, when people equate affluence and prosperity with happiness and success. 	 (Luka 12:15) E tuku mai i pati konei se avanoaga ke fakaeteete tatou i te vaitaimi tenei o te fia maumea, ona ko te mea e ‵kilo atu a tino me e maua fua te fiafia mo te manuia māfai koe e maumea.


“[You have] the framework of the knowledge and of the truth in the Law.”—ROM. 2:20. 	 “Ko maua foki ne koe te fakavae o te poto mo te munatonu i te Tulafono.”—LOMA 2:20.


13 On the other hand, many jobs are monotonous and offer few opportunities to be creative. 	 13 I te suā feitu, e uke a galuega e fakafi‵ta kae se lava a taimi ke fakafiafia.


With all of their learning, have such scholars really found “the very knowledge of God”? 	 E mata, ne maua eiloa ne tino lauiloa konei mai olotou mea ne tauloto a te iloaga tonu “e uiga ki te Atua”?


What is involved in implementing a decision? 	 Ne a mea e aofia i te fakataunuga o se filifiliga?


In that case, it is best just to walk away. 	 I te tulaga tenā, se mea ‵lei ke na sasale atu keatea.


Though humans seem to have more freedom than ever before, millions live in a climate of fear, insecurity, and uncertainty. 	 E ui eiloa ko lasi atu nei te saolotoga e maua ne tino i lō aso mua, e ola te fia miliona o tino i te ma‵taku mo te manavase.


As a good teacher, he began by mentioning something that he and Agrippa could agree on. 	 E pelā me se faiakoga ‵lei, ne kamata o taku atu ne ia se mea telā ne lotoma‵lie fakatasi laua mo Akelipa ki ei.


Still, they are willing to place Kingdom interests above some of the privileges that go with marriage. 	 Kae e loto fia‵fia latou o fakamuamua a mea o te Malo i lō nisi tauliaga kolā e maua mai i te olaga fakaipoipo.


Why should we be especially interested in what God said about the heart? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o fia‵fia tatou ki pati a te Atua e uiga ki te loto?


One day an angel named Gabriel visits Mary. 	 I te aso e tasi ne āsi atu ki a Malia a te agelu e igoa ki a Kapilielu.


19 Our attaining maturity requires that we train our perceptive powers. 	 19 A te matua ‵lei i te feitu faka-te-agaga e manakogina i ei a te fakamasani faka‵lei ke maua ne tatou se mafaufau telā e malosi.


The city was also a seat of Devil-inspired deification of men. 	 Ne fakamalosi aka ne te Tiapolo a tino i te fa‵kai tenā ke tapuaki atu latou ki tino.


When natural disasters strike, young people join more experienced Witnesses in carrying through with relief efforts. 	 Kafai ko ‵tupu a fakalavelave o te natula, e ‵kau fakatasi a talavou mo Molimau a‵tamai i te faiga o galuega ki tino kolā ne pokotia.


Then Terah died in Haran.” Abram was surely grieved by this loss, but when the mourning period was past, he immediately departed. 	 Se mea mautinoa eiloa me ne fanoanoa ‵ki a Apelamo i te galo atu o tena tamana, kae i te taimi ne palele atu ei a te vaitaimi o te fanoanoa, ne tiakina fakavave ne ia te koga tenā.


It also builds lasting friendships and increases mutual confidence in the coming blessings under God’s Kingdom. 	 E ati aka foki i ei se vā fakataugasoa mo te loto talitonu ki fakamanuiaga kolā ka maua ne tatou mai lalo i te Malo o te Atua.


When Jesus’ presence began in 1914, did he find a group of anointed Christians who were faithfully dispensing food at the proper time? 	 I te taimi ne kamata ei o fakatasi mai a Keliso i te 1914, e mata, ne maua ne ia se potukau o Kelisiano fakaekegina kolā ne fakamaoni o tufatufa atu a meakai i te taimi tonu?


Like the apostle John and his friend Gaius, they resolutely hold to the truth and walk in it. With Gaius in mind, John wrote: “No greater cause for thankfulness do I have than these things, that I should be hearing that my children go on walking in the truth.” (3 John 3-8) Even if elderly John did not introduce Gaius to the truth, the apostle’s advanced age, Christian maturity, and fatherly affection made it fitting that this apparently younger man be viewed as one of John’s spiritual children. 	 Ona ko te mafaufau faeloa ki a Kaio, ne tusi atu a te apositolo ko Ioane, penei: “E seai se mea e sili atu i toku fiafia ki ei, i lo te fakalogo ki tala i aku tama e ola eiloa i te mea tonu.” (3 Ioane 3-8) E se mautinoa me ne akoako ne te toeaina ko Ioane a Kaio ki te munatonu me ikai, kae ne fai a te tulaga matua i te feitu faka-te-foitino, te feitu faka-te-agaga mo te alofa fakatamana o te apositolo ko Ioane ke kilo atu ki te talavou tenei e pelā me ko tena tama e tokotasi i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


He alone is ‘the One teaching us to benefit ourselves, the One guiding us in the way we should walk.’ 	 Ko ia tokotasi fua ‘te Tino e akoako ne ia tatou ke ‵lei, kae fakatonutonu foki tatou i te auala e ‵tau o olo atu tatou i ei.’


After all, they had more food available than they could eat. 	 E uke ‵ki eiloa a mea‵kai e mafai o kai ne laua.


In Asia, most parents prefer boys to girls. 	 I Asia, a te tokoukega o mātua e fia‵fia atu ki tamaliki tā‵gata i lō tamaliki fā‵fine.


13 The Bible also contains principles that can help wives. 	 13 E aofia foki i te Tusi Tapu a akoakoga fakavae kolā e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki fāfine a‵vaga.


This leads to mutual respect. 	 E iku atu i ei ki te fakatau āva o te suā tino ki te suā tino.


Jehovah in his undeserved kindness grants us the blessing of approaching his heavenly throne in prayer. 	 Ona ko tena alofa tauanoa, ne tuku mai ei ne Ieova se fakamanuiaga ke olo atu tatou ki tena nofogaaliki i te lagi e auala i ‵talo.


The religion was new—but it was dynamic. 	 Ne fou a te lotu—kae ne gasuesue i se auala malosi.


True Prosperity Ahead 	 Te Manuia Tonu i Aso Mai Mua


(Psalm 127:3) Since he is the true Life-Giver, Jehovah is really entrusting parents with what ultimately belongs to him. 	 (Salamo 127:3) Ona ko ia ko te Pogai o te ola, e tuku atu eiloa ne Ieova ki mātua se mea telā i a ia totino.


They said: “We are witnesses of all the things he did.” 	 Ne fai mai latou: “Ko molimau matou ki mea katoa kolā ne fai ne ia.”


Jehovah lovingly granted him the privilege of discipleship, though he had been a fanatic opposer of Jesus’ followers. 	 E tiga eiloa ne fai a ia mo fai se tino ‵teke malosi ki soko o Iesu, ne tuku atu ne Ieova mo te alofa a te tauliaga ke fai a ia mo fai se soko o Iesu.


The End of Suffering Is at Hand! 6 	 Ko Pili o Oti Atu a Logo‵maega! 6


(John 10:16) Besides the opposition Christians might face in their public ministry, they may also experience trialsome pressures in their personal lives. 	 (Ioane 10:16) E se gata fua i ‵tekemaiga kolā e fe‵paki mo Kelisiano i te lotou galuega, kae e mafai foki o oko atu ki a latou a tofotofoga faiga‵ta i olotou olaga totino.


They would have a thrilling work assignment in heaven, ruling as kings and serving as priests along with Christ.—Revelation 5:9, 10; 14:1, 3. 	 E isi se galuega fakaofoofogina ka fai ne latou i te lagi, mai te pule fakatasi mo Keliso e pelā me ne tupu mo faitaulaga.—Fakaasiga 5:9, 10; 14:1, 3.


Soon all of Satan’s world, together with its proud, self-important leaders, visible and invisible, will also be called to account. 	 Ko pili foki a fakasala a te lalolagi saukātoa a Satani, e aofia i ei ana takitaki matea mo takitaki sē matea kolā ko ‵fonu i te fakamatamata.


He concludes: “I thought I had a solid relationship with Jehovah when in reality I did not! 	 Ne fakaoti mai penei ana pati: “Ne mafaufau au me ne malosi ‵ki toku fesokotakiga mo Ieova kae ko te ‵tonuga loa ne seki fai penā!


Despite having the Law and its sacrifices, why did Israel fail to gain God’s favor? 	 Faitalia me ne maua ne te kau Isalaelu a te Tulafono mo ana taulaga, kaia ne seki fiafia ei te Atua ki a latou?


That is why the wicked ones will not stand up in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of righteous ones.” 	 A tino amio ma‵sei ka fakasala ne te Atua; kae ‵vae foki keatea mai tino o te Atua.”


The Bible answers those questions, as the following article shows. 	 E tali mai ne te Tusi Tapu a fesili konā e pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te suā mataupu.


His followers imitate his example when they offer themselves for baptism. 	 Ne tau‵tali atu ana soko ki tena fakaakoakoga i te taimi e fai ei te lotou papatisoga.


We received additional material to help bring glory to God with the release in 2010 of the brochure Was Life Created? 	 Ne maua foki ne tatou a te polosiua ko te Was Life Created? telā ne ‵tala mai i 2010 ke fesoasoani mai ki te avatuga o tavaega ki te Atua.


Mildness succeeds. 	 Ne aogā eiloa tena agamalū.


(Matt. 9:37; 24:14) Consider how his words have proved true in a unique way in an area of Transcarpathia, Ukraine. 	 (Mata. 9:37; 24:14) Ke fakamaoni aka ne tatou a te ‵tonu o ana pati konā i se auala tu ‵kese i te kogā koga tenei e igoa ki a Transcarpathia, i Ukraine.


(Luke 10:22) First, note the contrast. 	 (Luka 10:22) Muamua la, ke onoono ki te mea e ‵kese ei te avā tala fakatusa konei.


Yes, Peter needed firm correction, as we all do at times. 	 E tonu, ne ‵tau o maua ne Petelu se faka‵tonuga mautinoa o tena mea ‵se, e pelā eiloa mo tatou i nisi taimi.


Jehovah, though, is like a lender who is willing to forgive debts. 	 Kae e fai a Ieova e pelā me ko te tino fai pisinisi telā e lotomalie o fakamagalo ‵tou kaitalafu.


Adam died only because he disobeyed God’s law. 	 Ne mate fua Atamu ona loa ko tena sē fakalogo ki te tulafono a te Atua.


• Why does Jehovah deserve our united praise? 	 • Kaia e ‵tau ei o maua ne Ieova a vikiga mai i a tatou katoa?


They were willing to risk their lives to help the divinely appointed king, for if Absalom gained a firm hold on the kingship, he no doubt would severely punish anyone who had supported David. 	 Ne talia ne latou ke ‵tu olotou ola i se tulaga fakamataku ke fesoasoani atu ki te tupu telā ne ‵tofi aka ne te Atua, me kafai e maua ne Apisaloma te tulaga fakatupu, e seai eiloa se fakalotolotolua me e fakasala ‵mafa eiloa ne ia so se tino telā ne ‵lago atu ki a Tavita.


In so doing, they keep their mind off their own problems and keep focused on the more important things.—Phil. 1:10, 11. 	 I te faiga tenā, ko sē mafau‵fau ei latou ki olotou fakalavelave totino kae ko ‵saga atu fua ki mea kolā e sili atu i te tāua.—Filipi 1:10, 11.


(John 7:8, 30; 12:23) Jesus’ awareness of the hour, or the time for his assigned work, including his sacrificial death, must have affected what he said and did. 	 (Ioane 7:8, 30; 12:23) Me ne iloa ne Iesu te taimi e ‵tau ei o fai te galuega telā ne ‵tofi aka a ia ke fai, kae e aofia foki i ei ko tena mate e pelā me se taulaga, kāti ne fakalagolago atu ana pati mo ana faiga ki te mea telā ne iloa ne ia.


The last king to sit on Jehovah’s throne in Jerusalem was told: “Remove the turban, and lift off the crown. . . . 	 Ne fai atu ki te ‵toe tupu telā ne sagasaga i te nofogātupu o Ieova i Ielusalema: “Tapale tou kalauna mo tou pulou laugatu. . . .


The Encyclopaedia Judaica defines the resurrection as “the belief that ultimately the dead will be revived in their bodies and live again on earth.” 	 E fakamatala mai i te Encyclopaedia Judaica a te toetuga me ko “te talitonuga e uiga ki te ‵toe fakaolamaiga o tino ‵mate i olotou foitino eiloa ke toe ola i te lalolagi.”


As we meditate on such accounts, our appreciation and love for him will grow.—Romans 15:4. 	 Kafai e mafaufau ‵loto tatou ki vaegā tala penā, ka momea aka ei te ‵tou loto fakafetai mo te alofa ki a ia.—Loma 15:4.


(Gen. 6:2-4, 11, 12) But Noah stood out as different. 	 (Kene. 6:2-4, 11, 12) Kae ne tu ‵kese eiloa a Noa.


The psalm must have been composed some time after Solomon’s death. 	 Kāti ne ‵fatu te salamo tenā i se taimi mai tua o te mate o Solomona.


(1) Example. 	 (1) Fakaakoakoga.


12, 13. (a) How did Jesus learn by observing his Father’s dealings with the Israelites? (b) How did Jesus use the training he received? 	 12, 13. (a) Ne a mea ne tauloto ne Iesu mai te onoono atu ki faifaiga a tena Tamana ki tino Isalaelu? (e) Ne fakaaogā pefea ne Iesu a akoakoga kolā ne maua ne ia?


Those who do so are sure to experience Jehovah’s support and rich blessing.—Proverbs 3:5, 6; 22:6; Ephesians 6:1-4. 20. 	 A tino kolā e fai penā e mautinoa eiloa me ka maua ne latou te fesoasoani mo fakamanuiaga e uke a Ieova.—Faataoto 3:5, 6; 22:6; Efeso 6:1-4.


Why We Need God’s Reminders 	 Pogai e ‵Tau ei o Toe Fakamasaua Mai a Akoakoga Mai i te Atua


MOVING AGAIN 	 OLO ATU KI SUĀ KOGA


He guarantees that we will receive blessings when we give in support of the Kingdom. 	 E fakatalitonu mai a ia me ka maua ne tatou a fakamanuiaga māfai e tuku atu ‵tou mea ke ‵lago atu ki te Malo.


She had been willing to give up everything, including her freedom, in order to maintain her integrity. 	 Ne loto fiafia a ia o tuku atu ana mea katoa, e aofia i ei tena saolotoga, ko te mea ke fakatumau aka ei tena fakamaoni.


How Should We Remember Him? 12/1 	 E ‵Tau o Masaua Pefea ne Tatou a ia? 12/1


Why do such qualities as long-suffering, love, and kindness touch people’s hearts? 	 Kaia e otia ei a loto o tino i vaegā uiga pelā mo te kufaki, alofa, mo te mataalofa?


Expressing his appreciation for the truth, he says: “I was raised in a traditional Catholic home. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne ia tena loto fakafetai mō te munatonu, penei: “Ne tupu aka au i se kāiga telā e lotu Katolika.


To meet the need for further presentations of the Drama, in the 1920’s representatives of the Bethel family in Magdeburg, Germany, bought films from a news agency in Paris, France, and slides from graphics companies in Leipzig and Dresden. 	 Ke fakataunu a te manakoga ke toe fakaasi a te Drama, ne ‵togi ne sui o te kāiga Peteli i Magdeburg, Siamani, a ata mai i se kau fakasalalau tala i Paris, Falani, mo ata se gasue‵sue mai i se kamupane i Leipzig mo Dresden.


Their motives and thinking were displeasing to him. 	 A olotou lagonaga mo mafaufauga ne fakafanoanoa atu ki a ia.


DEVELOPING THE “POWER OF REASON” 	 KE ATI AKA TE ‘MALOSI O TE MAFAUFAU’


I am come . . . to do your will, O God.” 	 Tenei au ko vau . . . o fai tou loto, e toku Atua.”


No, Jehovah still allows them to approach him but only if they meet certain conditions. 	 Ikai, e talia ne Ieova ke fesokotaki atu latou ki a ia māfai e tau‵tali latou ki mea kolā e manako a ia ki ei.


If we love Jehovah and serve him because of his goodness and because of his being the rightful Sovereign of the universe, then such a devilish claim will be repulsive. 	 Kafai e a‵lofa tatou ki a Ieova kae tavini atu ki a ia ona ko tena ‵lei mo tena fai foki mo fai te Pule Sili tonu o te iunivesi, ko mafai ei o fai a vaegā pati fakatiapolo penā e pelā me ne mea fakatakalialia.


(See opening picture.) (b) What illustrations have you found to be effective? 	 (Ke onoono ki te ata i te kamataga.) (e) Ne a fakatusaga kolā ne aoga ki a koutou?


4 Jehovah bears many titles in the Scriptures, but the designation “Shepherd” is among the most tender. 	 4 E uke ‵ki a tofi o Ieova e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu, kae ko tena tofi e pelā me se “Tausi Mamoe” e fakaasi mai i ei tena toe tulaga atafai.


We turn around, rejecting bad practices.—Acts 3:19 	 E ‵fuli mai tatou, tiakina ei a faifaiga ma‵sei.—Galu. 3:19


Such acts of kindness brought joy both to the giver and to the recipients. 	 Ne aumai ne vaegā amioga penā kolā ne fai ona ko te kaimalie a te fiafia ki te tino telā ne tuku atu ne ia ana mea e pelā foki mo tino kolā ne tufatufa atu ki ei a mea konā.


Is Satan right? 	 E mata, e tonu a Satani?


The load of responsibility is ours to bear. 	 I ō tatou eiloa te tiute tenā.


Like the psalmist, we do well to look to God for direction. 	 E pelā mo te faisalamo, se mea ‵lei ke ‵kilo atu tatou ki te Atua mō se puipuiga.


A brother in southern Africa had also previously justified violence. 	 Ne fakamatala mai se taina i Afelika ki saute me i a ia ne fai muamua e pelā me se tino amio fakasaua.


(Psalm 127:1) How beautifully the book of Nehemiah illustrates the truth of those words! 	 (Salamo 127:1) Ko oko loa i te gali o te fakaasiga a te tusi ko Neemia e uiga ki te ‵tonu o pati konā!


Carefully examine the various fascinating aspects of Jehovah’s personality. 	 Ke iloilo faka‵lei ki vaega fakaofoofogia kese‵kese o uiga o Ieova.


(Num. 32:6-12; Prov. 24:10) Bear in mind that God’s Word shows the wisdom of being “a slave to God’s law.” 	 (Nume. 32:6-12; Faata. 24:10) Masaua i te Muna a te Atua e takitaki ne ia tatou ke fai a fakaikuga ‵poto.


(2 Thess. 3:10) What that promise does mean is this: If we seek God’s Kingdom first in our life and are willing to work for a living, we can count on Jehovah to help us to obtain life’s necessities. 	 (2 Tesalonia 3:10) Tenei te mea e fakauiga ki ei te folafolaga tenā: Kafai e fakamuamua ne tatou a te Malo o te Atua i ‵tou olaga kae loto fia‵fia foki tatou ke ga‵lue mō ‵tou tausi, e mafai o tali‵tonu tatou ki a Ieova ke fesoasoani mai ki te mauaga o mea e tausi ei te ola.


• Imitating Jesus’ faithful anointed brothers, in what way can we keep ‘doing business’? 	 • I te fakaakoako atu ki taina fakaekegina fakamaoni o Iesu, e tumau pefea tatou i te ‘faiga o te galuega’?


He Urged Others to Witness 	 Ne Fakamalosi Atu a Ia ki Nisi Tino ke Molimau Atu


What discouraging trend did first-century Christians face? 	 Ne a mea fakavāivāi loto ne fe‵paki mo Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua?


• How could the Israelites demonstrate that they lived up to their dedication? 	 • Ne mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tino Isalaelu me e ola latou e ‵tusa mo te lotou tukuatuga?


I was truly home. 	 Ne lagona ifo ne au me ko nofo atu eiloa au i te koga telā e ‵tau o nofo au i ei.


Marriage was an adjustment for me as I learned to rely on my husband. 	 I te taimi ne avaga ei au, ne kamata o fakalagolago au ki taku avaga.


Reject Worldly Thinking, Nov. 	 ‵Teke Atu ki Mafaufauga o te Lalolagi, Nove.


13 Having mentioned differences, Paul added: “So also is the resurrection of the dead.” (1 Corinthians 15:42-44) He said: “It is sown in corruption, it is raised up in incorruption.” 	 13 Ko oti ne taku atu ne Paulo a kesekesega konā, kae ne fai atu a ia penei: “E pena foki a te toetu o tino ‵mate.” (1 Kolinito 15:42-44) Ne toe fai atu a ia penei: “A te foitino tela e tanu e pala, ka ko te foitino tela e fakatu ake mai te mate, e se mafai o pala.”


If he does not wish to do so, you will be showing your concern for Jehovah’s name and the spiritual welfare of the congregation by acting in harmony with divine direction respecting such matters. 	 Kafai e se manako a ia ke fai penā, ka fakaasi atu eiloa ne koe tou manavase ki te igoa o Ieova mo te ‵lei i te feitu faka-te-agaga o te fakapotopotoga mai te gasuesue e ‵tusa mo te takitakiga a te Atua e uiga ki mea penā.


(Matthew 16:24) Jesus did not say that we should follow him for only a week, a month, or a year. 	 (Luka 9:23) Ne seki fai mai a Iesu me e ‵tau o tau‵tali atu ki a ia i se vaiaso, se masina io me se tausaga fua e tasi.


REMAINING FAITHFUL DESPITE DISAPPOINTMENTS 	 TUMAU I TE FAKAMAONI FAITALIA A TULAGA FAKAFANOANOA


Could you serve in a foreign-language field? 	 E mata, e mafai o tavini atu koe i se koga telā e fai‵pati ki se isi ‵gana?


They risked their lives to proclaim Jesus’ resurrection because it proved that he was the Christ, the Son of God, a powerful, living person who both supported and guided them. 	 Ne toka latou o ‵mate ke folafola atu te ‵toetu o Iesu me e fakatalitonu mai i ei me i a ia ko te Keliso, te Tama a te Atua, se tino malosi ‵ki telā ne ‵lago atu kae takitaki ne ia latou.


(Acts 2:42) The apostles managed the financial resources of the congregation. 	 (Galu. 2:42) Ne mafai o fakatoka ne te kau apositolo a mea tau tupe i te fakapotopotoga.


• How did humans come to experience suffering? 	 • Ne oko atu pefea a logo‵maega ki tino?


She explained: “I learned that God does not make people suffer. 	 Ne fakamatala atu a ia, penei: “E iloa ne au me e se fakalogo‵mae ne te Atua a tino.


Waiting on Jehovah and following directions from those appointed to take the lead requires humility. 	 Ke faka‵tali ke gasuesue muamua a Ieova kae ke faka‵logo ki tino kolā e fakaaoga ne Ieova ke takitaki ei te fakapotopotoga, e ‵tau o loto mau‵lalo tatou.


As the public speaker delivers his talk, you are likely thinking about that visitor. 	 I te taimi e fai ei ne te failauga tena lāuga, kāti ko mafaufau koe ki tau tino ‵kami.


Yes, Jehovah is the most important Person in the whole universe. 	 Ao, a Ieova ko te ‵toe Tino tāua eiloa i te lalolagi saukātoa.


(Prov. 16:18) His prime concern is to make sure that his life course continues to honor God. 	 (Faataoto 16:18) E ‵tau o fakamautinoa aka ne ia me e faka‵malu eiloa ne ia te Atua i fakaikuga e fai i tena olaga.


Have we maintained our zeal for the ministry rather than letting personal affairs take precedence in our life? 	 E mata, ko oti ne fakatumau ne tatou a ‵tou loto finafinau ki te galuega talai i lō te talia o manakoga totino ke tulaga muamua i ‵tou olaga?


Jehovah loves those who adorn his teaching by displaying his superlative qualities, including honesty. 	 E alofa a Ieova ki a latou kolā e fakagaligali ne latou ana akoakoga mai te fakaasi atu o uiga tafasili i te ‵gali, e aofia i ei a te fakamaoni.


The next evening, you are reading with the help of the same lamp. 	 Sui aka ne koe a te mata molī mua ki se mea fou, ko toe maina aka ei a te potu.


Loyalty to God’s Arrangements 	 Te Fakamaoni ki Fakatokaga a te Atua


10 How much better it would be to take a moment to analyze matters. 	 10 E ‵lei atu ke mafaufau muamua a koi tuai o fai ne koe se mea.


(1 Corinthians 10:21) Through “the faithful and discreet slave,” we are given everything we could ever need in a spiritual sense. 	 (1 Kolinito 10:21) E auala i “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto,” e tuku mai ki a tatou a mea katoa e ma‵nako tatou ki ei i se auala faka-te-agaga.


In the midst of material abundance, many barely eke out a living. 	 Faitalia te lasi o te maumea o te lalolagi, e tokouke e kausaki eiloa mo te fi‵ta ke maua a mea e tausi ei te ola.


Most of us have already responded positively to Jesus’ kind invitation, and in the field ministry, we convey that invitation to others. 	 Ko oti ne talia ne te tokoukega o tatou a te ‵kamiga alofa a Iesu, kae mai i te faiga o te galuega talai, e fakaoko atu foki ne tatou a te ‵kamiga tenei ki nisi tino.


Jesus taught his disciples “always to pray and not to give up.” 	 Ne akoako atu ne Iesu ana soko ke “‵talo sale, kae ke se fakavaivai.”


The Jews asked Pilate that the bones of the impaled men be broken. 	 Ne fakamolemole atu te kau Iutaia ki a Pilato ke ‵fati ne latou a ivi o tāgata kolā e fakatau‵tau i lakau fakasauā.


What would Jehovah do? 	 Ne a mea ne fai ne Ieova?


We are likewise expected to be forgiving toward a brother who may have offended us.—Matt. 6:14. 	 E fakamoemoe foki ke maua ne tatou te loto fakamagalo ki se taina telā kāti ne fai ne ia se mea masei ki a tatou.—Mataio 6:14.


Chaffinches, for instance, have a vocabulary of nine different calls. 	 E pelā mo manu ko chaffinches, e isi ne lotou ‵tagi kese‵kese e iva.


3 An open invitation has been extended to humans by means of holy spirit. 	 3 Ko oti eiloa ne taku atu se ‵kamiga tāua ki tino e auala i te agaga tapu.


(Ps. 37:5) Meditate on past joys in God’s service, and pray for endurance while you “wait for God” to restore you to active association with his people. 	 (Salamo 37:5) Ke mafaufau ‵mafa ki te fiafia ne maua ne koe i aso ko ‵teka i te taviniga a te Atua, kae ‵talo atu mō te kufaki i te taimi e “fakamoemoe” io me e faka‵tali ei koe ki te Atua ke toe mafai o fakatasi atu koe mo ana tino.


“Let a rotten saying not proceed out of your mouth.”—4:29. 	 “Ke seai ne pati ma‵sei e ‵to mai i otou gutu.”—4:29.


Why the World Is Sick 	 Te Pogai ko se ‵Lei Valevale ei te Lalolagi


(John 6:44; Acts 4:13) Our success depends upon Jehovah, who draws honesthearted people to the truth. 	 (Ioane 6:44; Galuega 4:13) E fakalago‵lago atu a te ‵tou manuia ki a Ieova, telā e takitaki mai ne ia a tino loto fakamaoni ki te munatonu.


• What “empty thing” have national groups “kept muttering”? 	 • Se a te “mea sē aogā” e ‘fai‵pati faeloa’ ki ei a malo o atufenua?


These accounts are also a loving reassurance from our heavenly Father. 	 E fai foki a tala konei mo fai se fakatalitonuga alofa mai i te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi.


Jesus explains: “I publicly praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intellectual ones and have revealed them to babes.” 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu, penei: “E tavae ne au a koe i mua o tino katoa, e toku Tamana, te Aliki o te lagi mo te lalolagi, me ko oti ne ‵funa ne koe a mea konei mai i tino ‵poto mo tino mai a‵koga ma‵luga kae ne fakaasi atu ki pepe.”


THE year is 55 C.E. Some 20 years have passed since a man then named Saul, a persecutor of Christians, embraced Christianity. 	 A TE tausaga ko te 55 T.A. Ko ‵teka atu te 20 tupu tausaga talu mai te taimi ne ‵fuli ei a te tagata telā ne fakaigoa i te taimi tenā ki a Saulo, se tino fakasauā ki Kelisiano, ki te Lotu Kelisiano.


May many more willing workers start that training soon! 	 Ke na kamata nei o ‵kau atu ki te akoakoga tenā a koutou kolā e loto fia‵fia o talai atu!


Jesus could hardly have found a better way to illustrate his point. 	 Ne maua eiloa ne Iesu te ‵toe auala ‵lei ke faka‵mafa atu te manatu tāua.


Thus, in its issues of June 1 and 15, 1938, The Watchtower examined how the Christian organization should operate. 	 I te lomiga o The Watchtower i a Iuni po 1 mo te po 15 i te 1938 ne fakamatala fakamāea mai i ei te auala e ‵tau o gasuesue te fakapotopotoga faka-Kelisiano.


YOU may have heard or been taught one of the lies about God that this series of articles has exposed. 	 KĀTI ko oti ne lagona io me ne akoako atu ki a koe se loi e tasi e uiga ki te Atua, telā ko fakaasi faka‵sau mai i te fakasologa o mataupu i te mekesini tenei.


Gallio perhaps thought that the man who seemed to be the leader of the mob action against Paul was getting what he deserved. 	 Kāti ne manatu aka a Kaliona me ko Sosene te takitaki o tino kolā ne taumafai o ta a Paulo kae e ‵tau eiloa o maua tena kaitoa.


Since then, Jesus has been using the key to open up opportunities and privileges related to the Kingdom. 	 Talu mai te taimi tenā, ne fakaaoga sāle ne Iesu a te kī tenā ke ‵tala mai ei avanoaga mo tauliaga kolā e fetaui ‵lei ki te Malo.


What has been the result? 	 Se a te ikuga?


In fact, Jesus’ principal message included the call to repent from sin. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ne manakogina i te fekau fakavae a Iesu ke sala‵mo mai te agasala.


They were “eating the rams out of a flock and the young bulls from among fattened calves.” 	 E ‵kai latou ki “tamā pulumakau mo tamā mamoe!”


“Shepherd the flock of God in your care,” wrote Peter, “not under compulsion, but willingly; neither for love of dishonest gain, but eagerly.”—1 Pet. 5:2. 	 Fai otou galuega e se mo te manatu fua ke maua te ‵togi kae mai te loto lagona o tavini atu mo te fakamaoni.”—1 Petelu 5:2.


(James 3:17) However, Jehovah did not forsake Elijah for this temporary lapse. 	 (Iakopo 3:17) Kae ne seki tiakina ne Ieova a Elia ona ko tena loto vāivāi i se taimi toetoe.


Unlike us, Jehovah does not sin. 	 E se pelā mo tatou, e se mafai o agasala a Ieova.


How We Should Treat Others 	 Faifaiga e ‵Tau o Fai ki Nisi Tino


17 “Be of good courage.” 	 17 “Ke loto ‵toa tatou.”


Likewise today, many people “are murmurers, complainers about their lot in life.” 	 E penā foki i aso nei, e tokouke a tino “e mui‵mui faeloa, kae ‵ti foki ne latou te agasala ki nisi tino.”


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Jehovah knows our needs, and those who put Kingdom interests first in their life, especially those pursuing the full-time ministry, have the same assurance that he will care for them. 	 E iloa ne Ieova a mea e ‵tau o maua ne tatou, kae ko tino kolā e fakamuamua ne latou a manakoga o te Malo i olotou olaga, maise eiloa latou kolā e aofia i te taviniga tumau, e maua foki ne latou te fakatalitonuga me ka tausi atu a ia ki a latou.


Many have adopted Christian principles in every aspect of their lives. 	 Ko oti ne fakagalue ne tino e tokouke a akoakoga fakavae faka-Kelisiano i vaega kese‵kese o olotou olaga.


How can the meaning of God’s name strengthen your faith? 	 E fakamalosi mai pefea ki ‵tou fakatuanaki a te uiga o te igoa o te Atua?


To help us get into the spirit of singing, each of the convention and assembly program sessions opens with a ten-minute music presentation. 	 Ke fesoasoani mai ke maua te agaga fia usuusu, ka kamata a te polokalame o te fono lasi mo tamā fono ki pese fakatagi‵tagi mō se sefulu minute.


For example, your parents can help you reject the idea that there is a middle road between the narrow one to life and the broad one to destruction. 	 Kāti ka fakamalosi atu ou mātua ke ‵teke atu koe ki te manatu me e isi se isi auala i te va o te auala lauliki telā e tau atu ki te ola mo te auala lauefa telā e iku atu ki te fakaseaiga.


No, it is normal, even necessary, to have a healthy love of self. 	 Ikai, se mea masani, se mea ‵tau ke isi se alofa o te tino ki a ia eiloa.


Why did Moses need boldness in speaking to Pharaoh? 	 Kaia ne ‵tau ei o maua ne Mose a te loto toa ke faipati atu ki a Falao?


Has he truly changed his violent behavior? 	 E mata, ne ‵fuli eiloa ana amioga fakasaua?


How Widowhood Affected Two Women 	 Mea Kolā ne ‵Tupu ki Fāfine Tokolua i te ‵Matega o Lā Avaga


8 Satan has tried to destroy God’s Word, eliminate the name Jehovah, and suppress the truth. 	 8 Ko oti ne taumafai a Satani o fakamasei ne ia te Muna a te Atua, o fakaseai atu te igoa o Ieova, kae taofi aka ne ia te munatonu.


(Eph. 3:20; Luke 11:13) How would you answer, though, if someone inquired, “Why should I continue to ask if God already knows ‘what things I am needing before ever I ask him’?” 	 (Efeso 3:20; Luka 11:13) Kae ka tali atu pefea koe māfai ko fesili atu se tino, “Kaia e ‵tau ei o tumau au i te akai atu māfai ko leva loa ne iloa ne te Atua ‘a mea e fia maua ne tatou, kae e seki fakatagi atu eiloa tatou ki a ia’?”


The rulers of the nations will find that God’s fury will overtake them suddenly, when they are trying to implement their own plans. 	 Ka iloa eiloa ne takitaki o malo me ka oko fakapoi atu te kaitaua o te Atua ki a latou, i te taimi e taumafai ei latou o fakataunu olotou fuafuaga.


Your doing so will promote unity and may move visitors to want to share in letting their light shine. 	 A te faiga tenā ka fakamalosi aka i ei ne tatou a te ‵kau fakatasi, kae fai ei ke ma‵nako a tino ‵fou konā ke aofia i te fakamaina atu o te ‵tou mainaga.


8. How do child-rearing and old age add to stress? 	 8 E isi foki ne nisi mea kolā e fai pelā me ne amoga ‵mafa ki tino.


(Hebrews 7:26; 10:5-10) Jehovah’s Witnesses keep this in mind and follow the precedent set by Jesus by using unleavened bread at Memorial observances. 	 (Epelu 7:26; 10:5-10) E masaua faeloa ne Molimau a Ieova te mea tenei kae e tau‵tali atu eiloa latou ki te faifaiga telā ne fai ne Iesu mai te fakaaogāga o te falaoa sē fakafete i te taimi o te Fakamanatuga.


12, 13. (a) How is Jesus “the light of the world”? (b) Having been freed from religious darkness, Christ’s followers are under what obligation? 	 12, 13. (a) E fai pefea a Iesu mo fai a “te mainaga” o te lalolagi? (e) Ona ko te mea ko oti ne fakasaoloto latou mai i te pouliga fakalotu, se a te tiute ko maua nei ne soko o Keliso?


The New Encyclopædia Britannica explains: “The earliest records of written language, the only linguistic fossils man can hope to have, go back no more than about 4,000 or 5,000 years.” 	 E fakamatala mai The New Encyclopædia Britannica, penei: “A te tusi muamua eiloa o tala ne tusi ki lalo, ko te fakamaoniga matea fua e tasi o ‵gana e mafai o maua ne te tagata, e foki eiloa ki tua i te 4,000 io me ko te 5,000 tausaga ko ‵teka.”


Jehovah chooses others from among mankind to reign with Jesus and judge during that millennium-long day. 	 Ne filifili aka ne Ieova a nisi tino mai te lalolagi ke pule fakatasi mo Iesu kae fai foki te fakamasinoga i te aso o te meleniuma tenā.


• How do we show mildness of temper? 	 • E fakaasi atu pefea ne tatou te loto maulalo?


(Psalm 93:5) Although completed over 1,900 years ago, that inspired book contains dependable advice and keen insight that can help us to cope better with economic pressures. 	 (Salamo 19:7) E ui eiloa ne tusi a te Tusi Tapu i te 1,900 tausaga ko ‵teka, e maua ne tatou i loto i ei a pati fakatonutonu aogā kae ‵lei kolā e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke fakafesagai atu ki fakalavelave i mea tau tupe.


In what sense can it be said that everyone has at least some reasons to rejoice? 	 Kāti ko fakatea se ulu o te kaiga mai i tena matagaluega.


Soon “every breathing thing” will raise its voice in praise to Jehovah. 	 Ko pili fua nei o ka‵laga atu a “mea ola katoa” o ‵viki atu ki a Ieova.


WRITE DOWN WHAT YOU LEARNED ABOUT . . . 	 KE TUSI KI LALO A MEA NE TAULOTO NE KOE E UIGA . . .


When she accepts the truth, she may find it hard to adjust to the idea that it is not forbidden to wear modest, colorful clothing on appropriate occasions or to make tasteful use of makeup. 	 I te taimi e talia ei ne ia te munatonu, e mafai o faigata ki a ia ke pei ki so se gatu i fakatasiga tāua io me ko te fakaaogāga ‵tau o mea vali gutu mo mata.


At Jesus’ command, “the man that had been dead came out with his feet and hands bound with wrappings, and his countenance was bound about with a cloth.” 	 Ona ko te fakatonuga a Iesu, “ne vau ei ki tua te tino ne mate mo ona lima mo vae e saisai ki laugatu, e pelā foki mo ona mata.”


Jehovah’s purpose is to have a holy nation dwell there. 	 Ko te fuafuaga a te Atua ke isi se fenua tapu i konā.


Let us, therefore, examine how we may pursue peace within the congregation. 	 Tela la, ke na suke‵suke nei tatou ki te auala e mafai ei o ‵sala atu tatou ki te filemu i loto i te fakapotopotoga.


17 How about us? 	 17 Kae pefea la tatou?


(Ephesians 5:25; 6:4) We started doing things together as a family. 	 (Efeso 5:25; 6:4) Ne kamata o fai fakatasi omotou mea e pelā me se kāiga.


What can be done to help weak ones? 20 How can we help a weak one build up faith and appreciation? 	 Kāti e manakogina fua i nisi taimi ke fai se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu i se tusi faka-Kelisiano telā e fetaui ‵lei.


4 Satan used several subtle tactics in his conversation with Eve. 	 4 Ne fakaaoga ne Satani a togafiti fai lēmū i tena sau‵talaga mo Eva.


Indeed, to imitate the God of truth, we must know the truth, speak the truth, and live the truth. 	 Ne a muna‵tonu i te Tusi Tapu e malamalama i ei a tino o te Atua i aso nei? 7.


10 We have no reason to complain of treachery within God’s organization today. 	 10 E seai se pogai e ‵tau ei o mui‵mui tatou ki faifaiga faitogafiti i loto i te fakapotopotoga a te Atua i aso nei.


As a result, we read: “The word of God went on growing, and the number of the disciples kept multiplying in Jerusalem very much; and a great crowd of priests began to be obedient to the faith.”—Acts 6:7. 	 Ne iku atu ei ki te lipoti tenei: “Ko salalau atu eiloa te muna a te Atua. E fakaopoopo faeloa te aofaki o te kau soko i Ielusalema, kae e tokouke eiloa a faitaulaga ko talia ne latou te muna.”—Galuega 6:7.


From the horizon they streamed in by the hundreds—walking, flying, crawling, waddling, lumbering—all in a dizzying variety of sizes, shapes, and dispositions. 	 I te kilo atu ki kapakapalagi ki te ua‵lolo mai o manu i taki fia selau —e sa‵sale, eva, tolo‵tolo, evaeva—e kese‵kese katoa a te ‵lasi, foliga, mo uiga o manu.


AN EXAMPLE: In the sixth century B.C.E., the prophet Daniel saw a vision that foretold the rapid defeat of Medo-Persia by Greece. 	 SE FAKAAKOAKOGA: I te ono senitenali T.L.M., ne matea ne te pelofeta ko Tanielu se fakaasiga telā ne folafola mai i ei a te vave o te fakatakavalega o Metai mo Pelesia ne Eleni.


Jesus was then on earth, and he had not yet ascended, or gone back, to heaven. 	 Koi nofo atu a Iesu i te taimi tenā i te lalolagi, kae ne seki fanake, io me ne toe foki atu a ia ki te lagi.


We can do the same. 	 E mafai foki o fai tatou penā.


However, when I was about 12, I became a Kingdom publisher and regularly shared in the field ministry from then on. 	 Kae i te taimi ko 12 ei oku tausaga, ne fai au pelā me se tino talai o te Malo kae ne kau faeloa au ki te galuega talai talu mai loa te taimi tenā.


Some of the “other sheep” have imitated their unfaithfulness. 	 Ne tau‵tali atu foki a nisi tino o ‘nisi mamoe’ ki te lotou sē fakamaoni.


Surely you would stress that Jehovah is the Creator and Life-Giver. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ka faka‵mafa atu ne koe me i a Ieova ko te Mafuaga mo te Pogai o te Ola.


Malachi 1:10 says: “‘Who also is there among you that will shut the doors? And you men will not light my altar—for nothing. 	 I te Malaki 1:10, e fai mai ei a pati a Ieova, penei: “ Aku muna eiloa ke pono aka ne se tino i a koutou a mataloa o te Faletapu ke mo a e toe faka‵ka ne koutou ne afi i luga i taku fatafaitaulaga.


Is something needed on your part to comply with 1 Corinthians 7:1-5 so as to lessen stress and avoid unfaithfulness? 	 E mata, e isi se mea e ‵tau o fai ne koe ke tautali atu i ei ki te 1 Kolinito 7:1-5 ko te mea ke fakafeoloolo aka ei te manavase kae kalo keatea mai te se fakamaoni?


(Revelation 18:2) Few of us are old enough to have witnessed that exciting deliverance. 	 (Fakaasiga 18:2) Ne nāi tino fua i a tatou ko ma‵tua ‵lei ke lavea atu ne latou te faka‵saoga fakaofoofogia tenā.


The same is true of us. 	 E penā foki tatou.


How does prayer help you to strengthen your desire to serve God? 	 E fesoasoani atu pefea a te ‵talo ke fakamalosi aka tou fia tavini atu ki te Atua?


Once, after teaching a woman about true worship, Jesus said to his disciples: “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.” 	 Mai tua o te akoakoga ki se fafine e uiga ki te tapuakiga tonu, ne fai atu a Iesu ki ana soko: “A taku meakai ko te faiga o te loto o ia telā ne uga mai ne ia au kae ke fakapalele foki tena galuega.”


Ask yourself: ‘Is the advice carefully researched, or is it the arbitrary opinion of the author? 	 Fesili ifo penei: ‘E mata, ne iloilo faka‵lei aka a manatu fakatonutonu konā, io me ko manatu fua o te tino tusitala?


(1 Corinthians 1:18, 19; Colossians 2:4, 8) As a protection from their influence, the apostle Paul urged Timothy to ‘continue in the things that he had learned from infancy through the holy writings’ provided by God.—2 Timothy 3:14, 15. 	 (1 Kolinito 1:18, 19; Kolose 2:4, 8) E pelā me se puipuiga mai i olotou fakamalosiga, ne fakamalosi atu a te apositolo ko Paulo ki a Timoteo ke ‘tumau a ia i mea ‵tonu kolā ne akoako atu ki a ia i tena folikiga’ mai i te Atua.—2 Timoteo 3:14, 15.


Imagination allows the mind to leave the reality of life with its insecurities and to enter a beautiful, secure condition, dismissing anything that may spoil the dream. 	 Kafai e fakaataata i tou mafaufau a koga ‵gali kolā e tokagamalie, ailoga loa e fetaui a manatu konā mo mea ‵tonu kolā e ‵tupu i te olaga nei mo te tulaga sē tokagamalie, me ko se fia saga atu koe ki so se mea telā ka fakamasei ne ia ou mafaufauga ‵gali konā.


Another researcher calculated that the sun “currently radiates . . . sufficient energy in one second to meet mankind’s needs for 200,000 years”! 	 Ne fai mai se isi tino fai sukesukega me i te la “i te vaitaimi nei e mafai o tuku mai ne ia . . . i se sekone fua e tasi a te malosi e lava ke tali aka ei a manakoga o tino i te 200,000 tausaga”!


Not many of Mary’s words are recorded in the Bible. 	 E se ko pati katoa a Malia ne fakamau ki loto i te Tusi Tapu.


When the accusing priest himself was accused of sexual misconduct, the dispute heated up. 	 I te taimi ne ‵losi atu ei ki te faifeau telā ne ‵losi atu muamua e uiga ki amioga sē ‵tau fakatauavaga, ne gasolo aka ei o sinā masei atu te kinauga tenā.


He then went to a university, where his life spiraled into drugs, alcohol, and sexual immorality. 	 Ne fano eiloa a ia ki se Univesiti, ko te koga eiloa telā ne aofia vave i ei tou tagata i te fakaaogaga o vailakau tapu, meainu ma‵losi, mo faifaiga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau.


Why should they think about the future, a “tomorrow” that often seems unbearably bleak and hopeless? 	 Se a la te pogai e ‵tau ei o mafau‵fau latou ki aso mai mua, se “aso a taeao” telā e foliga mai me e seai se fakamoemoega ke ‵kilo atu ki ei?


You have heard that it received favorable reviews; yet you also know that it contains some immorality and violence. 	 Ko oti ne lagona ne koe a pati tavae a nisi tino e uiga ki ei, kae e iloa foki ne koe me e aofia i ei a nisi amioga finalalolagi mo amioga fakasaua.


• How did Jesus illustrate the need for watchfulness? 	 • Ne fakaasi mai pefea ne Iesu i se tala fakatusa a te tāua o te matapulapula?


Furthermore, we can be sure that Jehovah is ready to answer our prayers for help in overcoming obstacles that we may encounter as we preach the Kingdom good news. 	 E se gata i ei, e mafai o mautinoa i a tatou me ka toka eiloa a Ieova o tali mai ki ‵tou ‵talo mō se fesoasoani ke manumalo i mea faiga‵ta kolā e mafai o fakafesagai mo tatou i te taimi e talai atu ne tatou te tala ‵lei o te Malo.


Introducing the text in this way emphasizes that the Bible is from God and helps build high regard for it in the mind of the listener. 	 A te fakamatalaatuga o se tusi siki i te auala tenei e faka‵mafa mai i ei me i te Tusi Tapu se tusi mai te Atua kae fesoasoani atu ke ati aka ne ia te āva lasi i te mafaufau o tena tino fakalogologo.


Whatever we do, we will not stop letting down our nets. 	 Faitalia me ne a ‵tou mea e fai, ke mo a eiloa ma fakagata te ‵peiifoga o ‵tou tili.


What has Jehovah purposed for the earth and for mankind? 	 Se a te mea ko oti ne fuafua ne Ieova mō te lalolagi mo tino?


12 A barrier to communication also arises when parents react emotionally and negatively to what their children tell them. 	 12 Kafai e sē fia‵fia a mātua ki mea kolā e fai atu ne olotou tamaliki ki a latou, ka fakafaigata fua i ei a te fesokotakiga o latou.


SADLY, reports of such evil acts have become all too common in our time. 	 SE MEA fakafanoanoa me ko lauiloa valevale a vaegā amioga ma‵sei penā i ‵tou aso nei.


11 Do Your Plans Harmonize With God’s Purpose? 	 17 E Mata, e ‵Lei Fua so se Auala ke Tapuaki Atu ki te Atua?


Sometimes its guidance may even require that we act in ways that seem contrary to our inclinations. 	 I nisi taimi kāti e manakogina ke fakagalue a fakatakitakiga i ei i auala kolā e tai ‵kese mo ‵tou mafaufauga.


They failed to heed the warning.—Matthew 24:38, 39. 	 Ne fakata‵mala latou o faka‵logo ki te fakailoaga tenā.—Mataio 24:38, 39.


What is the relationship between the seventh head of the wild beast and the immense image? 	 Ko te vaega fea o te tupua lasi ‵ki e ‵pau a te fakauigaga mo te fitu o ulu o te manu fekai?


“Every good gift and every perfect present” comes down from God, our heavenly Father.—James 1:17. 	 “A mea ‵lei katoa kola e maua fua mo meaalofa katoatoa takitasi, e mai te Atua i te lagi, tela ko te Tamana.”—Iakopo 1:17.


Those looking forward to everlasting life in human perfection on earth under the Kingdom are neither baptized into Jesus’ death nor called to rule with him in heaven. 	 A tino kolā e fakamoe‵moe ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i te foitino malosi ‵lei katoatoa i te lalolagi mai lalo i te pulega a te Malo, e se papatiso latou ki te mate o Iesu io me kalagagina ke pule fakatasi mo ia i te lagi.


2:3, 8—Who is “the man of lawlessness,” and how will he be done away with? 	 2:3, 8—Ko oi te “Tino Masei,” kae ka fakaseai atu a ia pefea?


4 Primarily, we show that we love Jehovah by obeying him. 	 4 Muamua la, e fakaasi atu ne tatou me e a‵lofa tatou ki a Ieova mai i te faka‵logo ki a ia.


(Romans 12:1) But on what do we lean, or depend? 	 Kae ko oi e fakalago‵lago tatou ki ei i te faiga o ‵tou fakaikuga?


12. How did Jesus show that he did not want his followers to feel intimidated by him? 	 12 Ne lavea atu faeloa a te ‵poko o te alofa o Iesu ki tino i te auala e fai ei ana akoakoga.


(Eccl. 4:12) “Threefold cord” is a figurative expression. 	 (Failauga 4:12) A te tugāpati ko te “uka e tolu” se tugāpati fakatusa.


Jehovah’s Dealings With Moses 	 Faifaiga a Ieova ki a Mose


17 It is also wise to remember that since we all have faults, we may be offending others. 	 17 Se mea poto foki ke masaua te mea tenei, ona ko tatou katoa ne tino fai mea ‵se, e mafai o fai ne tatou a nisi tino ke ita.


The apostle John tells such anointed Christians: “You have an anointing from the holy one, and all of you have knowledge.” 	 Ne fai atu te apositolo ko Ioane ki Kelisiano fakaekegina konei: “Kae ko oti ne fakaekegina koutou ne te tino telā e tapu, kae ko maua ne koutou katoa te poto.”


Nowadays, in a world of skepticism and suffering, true faith in God and in the Bible is disappearing rapidly. 	 Ona ko te fui tali‵tonu mo te uke o logo‵maega, ko fai ei ke gasolo malielie atu o galo a te fakatuanaki tonu ki te Atua pelā foki ki te Tusi Tapu i aso nei.


In Hebrew, the word ka·pharʹ at first probably meant “cover” or perhaps “wipe off,” and it is also translated “atonement.”* In other words, Jehovah provided a suitable means to cover over sin inherited from Adam and wipe out the damage that resulted so that those who qualify for that gift could be liberated from the condemnation of sin and death.—Romans 8:21. 	 I te ‵gana Epelu, ne fakauiga muamua te pati ko te ka·pharʹ pelā me ko te “ufi,” io me kāti ko te “‵solo keatea,” kae ne ‵fuli foki pelā me ko te “fakamagaloga.”* Ko tena uiga ne tuku mai ne Ieova se auala ‵lei ke faka‵galo aka ei a agasala kolā ne maua mai i a Atamu kae ke ‵solo keatea a fakama‵seiga kolā ne māfua mai i ei ko te mea ke fakasaoloto mai te agasala mo te mate a tino kolā e ‵tau o maua ne latou te meaalofa tenā.—Loma 8:21.


Christians definitely want to avoid such a course.—2 Samuel 24:10; 1 Timothy 4:1, 2. 	 E ma‵nako tonu eiloa a Kelisiano o ‵kalo keatea mai te fai penā.—2 Samuelu 24:10; 1 Timoteo 4:1, 2.


Sometimes we may feel outnumbered or in desperate straits. 	 I nisi taimi e mafai o mafau‵fau tatou me ko tō tokouke a tino e ‵teke mai ki a tatou io me ko ‵tu atu tatou i se tulaga faigata.


To the Angel in Philadelphia 	 Ki te Agelu i Filatelafia


• How is genuine repentance manifested? 	 • E fakaasi atu pefea te salamo tonu?


How may you do that? 	 E mafai pefea o fai ne koe a te mea tenā?


Thousands of years ago, Joshua succeeded Moses as the leader of Israel. 	 I te fia afe tausaga ko ‵teka ne sui ei ne Iosua a Mose e pelā me ko te takitaki o te kau Isalaelu.


“Look! Your King Is Coming” 	 “Kiloke, te Otou Tupu ko Vau”


The loyal Christians around you will feel similarly as they observe that you “stand complete and with firm conviction in all the will of God.”—Colossians 1:23. 	 E ‵tau o penā eiloa a manatu o Kelisiano fakamaoni i ‵tou tafa māfai ko matea atu ne latou me ko ‘tuku atu foki katoatoa ‵tou loto i te faiga o te loto o te Atua.’—Kolose 1:23.


But what would such a use of overwhelming power really prove? 	 Kae moi fakaaogā ne ia tena ‵mana malosi i se auala penā, se a te mea e fakamaoni mai eiloa i ei?


Trapped inside the temple, they were all slaughtered by Jehu’s men. 	 Ne ‵lave latou i loto i te faletapu, telā ne tamate ei latou katoa ne tāgata a Ieu.


2 At times, though, we may observe the opposite. 	 2 Kae i nisi taimi e lavea ne tatou se kilokiloga telā e ‵kese ‵ki.


(Matthew 28:19) Yes. 	 (Mataio 28:19) Ao.


(Luke 23:43) Jesus knew well that taking a negative, critical view of others would only serve to discourage them. 	 (Luka 23:43) Ne iloa ne Iesu me kafai e mata onoono faeloa a ia ki vāivāiga o tino ka faka‵tuka fua i ei latou.


He urged his followers to imitate his motives, priorities, and actions. 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a ia ki ana soko ke fakaakoako atu ki ana lagonaga, ana faifaiga mo mea kolā ne fakatāua ne ia.


Noah was a man of godly devotion, a righteous man among a wicked generation. 	 A Noa se tagata amio atua, se tagata amiotonu telā ne ola fakatasi mo se kautama amio masei.


Is it true that Jehovah was displeased with his servants because they had slowed down in their preaching activity during World War I? 	 E mata, e tonu me ne seki fiafia a Ieova ki ana tavini ona ko te se gasolo ki mua o te galuega a latou i te taimi o te Taua Muamua i te Lalolagi?


A similar case is found at Luke 3:27, where Shealtiel, whose real father was Jeconiah, is listed as “son of Neri.” (1 Chronicles 3:17; Matthew 1:12) Shealtiel was likely married to an unnamed daughter of Neri, thus becoming his son-in-law. 	 E maua eiloa se mea tai ‵pau penā i te Luka 3:27, telā ne fakasino atu ki a Salatielu, tena tamana tonu ko Ieoiakini, kae ne taku mai i konā me ko “te tama a Nelei.” (1 Nofoaiga Tupu 3:17; Mataio 1:12) Kāti ne avaga a Salatielu ki se tama fafine a Nelei, telā e se taku mai tena igoa, kae ne fai ei a ia mo fai te avaga a tena tama fafine.


(Proverbs 3:7) Jehovah said concerning ancient Israel: “If only they would develop this heart of theirs to fear me and to keep all my commandments always, in order that it might go well with them and their sons to time indefinite!” 	 (Faataoto 3:7, NW) Ne fai mai a Ieova e uiga ki Isalaelu mua: “Moi ne tumau la te fakaaloalo mai o latou ki a au, mo te faka‵logo ki aku fakatonuga, ko te mea ke fanofano lei ki mua te olaga o latou mo tino i olotou gafa ki te se gata mai.”


A Christian brother in Tokmok invited us to a wedding. 	 Ne ‵kami māua ne se taina Kelisiano i Tokmok ki se avaga.


(Revelation 4:4; 14:1-3) How do they respond to their view of God’s glory? 	 (Fakaasiga 4:4; 14:1-3) Ne a mea e fai ne latou i te lotou ‵kilo atu ki te ‵malu o te Atua?


How many people do you know who sincerely strive to be honest all the time? 	 E mata, e tokofia a tino e iloa ne koe e taumafai malosi ke fakamaoni i taimi katoa?


Our zeal for God’s house will help us ‘keep sticking to Jehovah’ with the prospect of everlasting life in view.—Deut. 30:16. 	 Ka fesoasoani mai te ‵tou loto finafinau mō te fale o Atua ke ‘‵piki ‵mau tatou ki a Ieova’ fakatasi mo te fakamoemoega ko te ola se-gata-mai.—Teutelonome 30:16.


Jesus Perfectly Reflects God’s Dignity 	 E Fakaata Katoatoa Mai i a Iesu te ‵Malu o te Atua


The rains, in fact, tended to wash the whitening away. 	 E tonu, ne ma‵tafi atu a mea ‵kena konā i te vaiua.


Using tools available to us, we might look for such information as the following: 	 Mai te fakaaogaga o mea faigaluega ko maua, e mafai o onoono atu tatou ki vaegā fakamatalaga penei:


Further, he encouraged Solomon, saying: “Now, my son, may Jehovah be with you, and may you be successful and build the house of Jehovah your God, just as he has spoken concerning you.”—1 Chron. 22:11, 14-16. 	 E se gata i ei, ne fakamalosi atu foki ne ia a Solomona: “Taku tama, a te Aliki tou Atua ke fakatasi atu ki a koe kae talosia ke tausi tena tautoga o fakataunu manuia ne ia tau galuega i te faitega o se faletapu mō ia.”—1 Nofo. 22:11, 14-16.


What are some of these principles, and how have they helped sufferers find joy in life? 	 Ne a la nisi fakatakitakiga konei, kae ne fesoasoani atu pefea ki tino penā ke maua ne latou te fiafia i te olaga?


• Why is walking by sight dangerous? 	 • Kaia e fakamataku ei a te ola e ‵tusa mo mea e lavea ki mata?


Hence, while issues about tiny blood fractions are for personal decision, those decisions should be taken very seriously.—1 Corinthians 8:8, 11-13; 10:25-31. 	 Tela la, e tiga eiloa e ‵tau o fai ne tatou a fakaikuga totino e uiga ki te fakaaogāga o tamā vaega fo‵liki o te toto, e se ‵tau o manatu mā‵mā ki ei.—1 Kolinito 8:8, 11-13; 10:25-31.


In the meantime, striving to exercise self-control will help us to avoid falling back into a sinful pattern of life. 	 I te taimi nei, a te taumafai ke fakaasi atu te loto pulea ka fesoasoani mai ke ‵kalo keatea tatou mai te tosina atu ki se olaga fai agasala.


Later, Jesus fearlessly denounced the religious leaders—their murderous attitude showed that their real father was the Devil. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne taku fakamasei ‵tonu atu ne Iesu a takitaki lotu—kolā ne fakaasi atu ne olotou manakoga fia tatino me i te lotou tamana tonu ko te Tiapolo.


Otto gave up that position to enter the full-time ministry. 	 Ne tiakina ne Otto te galuega tenā ke kau atu ki te taviniga tumau.


One householder explained to Linda, a Witness, that her husband had suffered a stroke and needed her attention. 	 Ne fai atu se fafine i te fale ki a Linda telā se Molimau, me i tena avaga e ‵mate feitu tasi kae manako malosi ki tena fesoasoani.


As the preceding article pointed out, however, baptism is a serious step. 	 E pelā mo te mea ne fakasae mai i te mataupu muamua, a te papatisoga se lasaga tāua ‵ki.


Yes, by means of the gift of the ransom sacrifice of his Son, Jesus Christ, Jehovah makes it possible for us to approach his lofty throne without fear or dread.—Romans 6:23; Hebrews 4:14-16; 1 John 4:9, 10, 18. 6. 	 E tonu, e auala i te taulaga togiola a tena Tama, ko Iesu Keliso, ne tuku mai ne Ieova te avanoaga ki a tatou ke mafai o olo atu ki a ia e aunoa mo te ma‵taku.—Loma 6:23; Epelu 4:14-16; 1 Ioane 4:9, 10, 18.


Imagine discovering Bible material that dates to within just a few hundred years of Jesus and the apostles! 	 Mafaufau ki te tauloto ki vaega o te Tusi Tapu kolā ne tusi fua i loto i se fia selau tausaga mai i a Iesu mo te kau apositolo!


Every congregation has qualified men appointed under the guidance of Jehovah’s holy spirit to serve as elders. 	 I fakapotopotoga katoa, e isi ne tāgata taulia kolā e filifili aka mai lalo i te takitakiga a te agaga tapu o Ieova ke tavini e pelā me ne toeaina.


That prospect is not less precious just because we must wait a little longer than we may have expected. 	 E se fakafoliki aka ei te tāua o te fakamoemoega tenā ona ko te mea e ‵tau o faka‵tali tatou mō se taimi tai leva atu i lō te mea ne fakamoe‵moe tatou ki ei.


Speaking through a serpent, Satan deceived Eve, telling her that she would be better off without God’s guidance. 	 E auala i se gata, ne fakaloiloi ei ne Satani a Eva, mai i ana pati, me e ‵lei atu eiloa tena olaga e aunoa mo te takitakiga a te Atua.


7. What was the reaction to Jesus’ message? 	 Kāti ka taku ‵tonu mai ne koe me e manako malosi koe ki se fesoasoani.


“Become doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves with false reasoning. 	 “Ke fai koutou mo tino kolā e tau‵tali i te muna a te Atua, kae se na ko te fakalogo fua ki ei, i te mea mana faka‵segina ei koutou ne koutou eiloa.


(Isa. 9:6, 7) His Kingdom rule will lift humans to perfection, including those resurrected from the dead. 	 (Isaia 9:6, 7) Ka faka‵foki atu ne tena Malo a tino ki te tulaga ‵lei katoatoa, e aofia i ei a tino kolā ka toe‵tu mai i te mate.


The power that followed was Greece, represented by the copper. 	 A te malo telā ne ‵tao atu ki ei ko te malo o Eleni, telā ne fakaata mai i te palasi.


The simplicity of Scriptural truth attracts and satisfies sincere people. 	 A te faigofie o muna‵tonu mai te Tusi Tapu e fai ei ke fia‵fia mai a tino loto ‵lei kae ke lotoma‵lie foki ki ei.


Jehovah must have been helping; each time I shared in the ministry, I felt so happy.” 	 Kāti ne fesoasoani mai eiloa a Ieova; me i taimi katoa ne kau ei au ki te galuega talai, ne lagona ne au te fiafia lasi.”


In what sense is Jesus “the life”? 	 Se a te auala e fai ei a Iesu mo fai “te ola”?


To Preach and to Teach 	 Ke Talai Kae Akoako Atu


(Matt. 5:39, 40; Luke 6:29)* The best strategy, of course, is prevention. 	 (Mata. 5:39, 40; Luka 6:29)* E tonu, a te ‵toe auala ‵lei, ko te puipui mai tulaga fakama‵taku.


(Genesis 3:6) Eve’s choice was based on selfish desire. 	 (Kenese 3:6) Ne fakavae te fakaikuga a Eva ki ana manakoga kaimanako.


How do we benefit by drawing close to God in prayer? 	 E aoga pefea ki a tatou a te fakapili‵pili atu ki te Atua e auala i ‵talo?


What are some reasons for the persecution of Christians? 	 Ne a nisi pogai e fakasauāgina ei a Kelisiano?


If we fill our mind with the dreams and goals of this system of things instead of keeping in mind the hope ahead, our faith in God’s promises will get weaker. 	 Kafai e faka‵fonu ne tatou a ‵tou mafaufau ki fakamoemoega o te olaga nei i lō te fakamoemoega mō aso mai mua, ka gasolo ifo eiloa o vāivāi te ‵tou fakatuanaki ki folafolaga a te Atua.


These simple substances combine to form an astonishing number of chemical compounds that have active links to one another. 	 I te palu fakatasiga o mea masani konei e isi ne mea fakaofoofogia e ‵tupu ke faka‵fete ei te falaoa.


Are we benefiting from it? 	 E mata, e maua ne tatou a mea aoga mai i ei?


What about working where there is a greater need for Kingdom publishers? 	 Kae e a te ga‵lue i koga kolā e lasi te manakoga mō tino talai o te Malo?


“My wife is not submissive.” 	 “E se fakalogo mai taku avaga fafine.”


Following Naomi’s direction, Ruth asks Boaz to act as a repurchaser. 	 Mai te fakalogo ki a Naomi, ne fakamolemole atu ei a Luta ki a Poasa ke avaga laua.


No, and Naomi did not charge God with any wrongdoing. 	 Ikai, kae ne seki ‵losi atu a Naomi me ne fai ne te Atua se mea ‵se.


2. As Christians, what kind of life do we lead, and what does this involve? 	 2.E pelā me ne Kelisiano, se a te vaegā olaga e ola ei tatou, kae ne a mea e aofia i te mea tenei?


He would offer that perfect body as a propitiatory sacrifice. 	 Ne ofo atu ne ia te foitino ‵lei katoatoa tenā e pelā me se taulaga ke fakamagalo ei ‵tou agasala.


(Matt. 27:59-61; Mark 15:46, 47; Luke 23:53, 55; John 19:38-40) The only person specifically stated to have helped Joseph was Nicodemus, who brought burial spices. 	 (Mata. 27:59-61; Male. 15:46, 47; Luka 23:53, 55; Ioa. 19:38-40) A te tino e tokotasi fua ne taku mai me ne fesoasoani ki a Iosefa ko Nikotemo, telā ne avatu ne ia a mea fakama‵nogi mō te tanuga.


Serge Bardet, French historian and specialist in classical literature, has sought to untangle the threads of this debate that have become so knotted over the past four centuries. 	 Ne taumafai a Serge Bardet, se tino Falani e poto i tala fakasolopito mo te tusiga o tusi, o faka‵lei aka te kinauga tenei telā ne ‵numi malosi i ei i te fa senitenali ko ‵teka.


“Whether you are eating or drinking or doing anything else, do all things for God’s glory.”—1 CORINTHIANS 10:31. 	 “Me ne a otou mea e fai, me ‵kai io me inu, e fai katoa ne koutou mō te vikiga o te Atua.”—1 KOLINITO 10:31.


An Example to Imitate 	 Se Fakaakoakoga ke Tau‵tali ki ei


Self-restraint in such situations is not automatic, yet it is easier if we realize that our actions are in line with God’s example and in harmony with his counsel. 	 E maua fakafuasei fua a te uiga tenei, kae e sili atu te faigofie māfai e iloa ne tatou me e fetaui ‵lei ‵tou faifaiga mo te fakaakoakoga a te Atua kae e penā foki mo ana pati fakatonutonu.


Jesus stated: “He who created [man and woman] from the beginning made them male and female and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and his mother and will stick to his wife.’” 	 Ne fai atu Iesu, penei: “A ia telā ne faite ne ia a tino i te kamataga, ne faite ne ia a te tagata mo te fafine.


“At times, we all forget the good that we are accomplishing,” observes Ray, an experienced elder. 	 “I nisi taimi, e puli i a tatou a mea ‵lei ne fai ne tatou,” ko pati a te toeaina atamai ko Ray.


The first couple’s life was completely free from worries about food, work, sickness, and death. 	 Ne saoloto katoatoa eiloa a te tauavaga muamua mai te manava‵se ki mea‵kai, galuega, masaki, mo te mate.


Immediately, God declared his intention to rectify this sad situation and give Adam’s descendants a way to gain endless life. 	 I konā foki eiloa, ne folafola atu ei ne te Atua tena manakoga ke toe faka‵lei aka a te tulaga fakafanoanoa tenei kae ne tuku atu ei se auala ki tama‵liki a Atamu ke maua a te ola se-gata-mai.


The world’s religions have been responsible for what bloodguilt? 	 Ne a amioga tatino ne māfua mai i lotu a te lalolagi?


He was baptized, and today he serves as an elder. 	 Ne papatiso tou tagata, kae ko tavini atu i aso nei e pelā me se toeaina.


He had the courage to do what was right even though he knew that this would bring the disdain and hatred of those who did not wish to serve God. 	 Ne maua ne ia te loto toa o fai te mea tonu faitalia tena iloa me ka iku atu eiloa ki fakatauemuga mo takalialiaga mai tino kolā ne seki fia tavini atu ki te Atua.


(Ge 24 Verses 33-47) He stressed that he viewed the success he thus far had met with as a sign from Jehovah, “who had led me in the true way to take the daughter of the brother of my master for his son.” 	 (Fuaiupu e 33-47) Ne faka‵mafa atu ne ia tena loto talitonu me i fakamanuiaga kolā ko oti ne maua ne ia se fakailoga me i a Ieova “ne takitaki mai eiloa ne ia a au ki te kaiga o toku matai, tela ko maua ei ne au tena tama fafine mo fai te avaga a Isaako.”


(2 Tim. 4:10) The apostle John warned Christians against this very danger. 	 (2 Timoteo 4:10) Ne fakailoa atu ne te apositolo ko Ioane ki Kelisiano ke fakaeteete i te mea fakamataku tenei.


That is true with regard to God’s purpose to install 144,000 corulers alongside his Son in heaven. 	 E tonu eiloa te mea tenā e uiga ki te fuafuaga a te Atua ke fakamaopoopo aka te toko 144,000 o tino kolā ka pule fakatasi mo tena Tama i te lagi.


The clergyman guaranteed that God was certain to pour out a blessing. 	 Ne fakatalitonu atu a te faifeau me ka fakamanuia atu eiloa a te Atua ki a ia i se auala lasi.


Of course, all who love Jehovah want to walk in his name and meet his requirements. 	 E tonu, e ma‵nako a tino katoa kolā e a‵lofa ki a Ieova ke tauave a tena igoa kae ke fai foki a mea kolā e manako a ia ki ei.


Admittedly, though, not everyone who is unmarried is single by choice. 	 Kae se mea tonu, me e se ko tino katoa kolā e seki a‵vaga ne filifili ke ‵nofo taka.


What two possible outcomes will there be for the resurrected ones? 	 Ne a fakamoemoega e lua ka mafai o maua ne tino kolā ka toe faka‵tu aka?


That information can be filed away in Jehovah’s memory. 	 E mafai eiloa o tausi a fakamatalaga konā i te mafaufau o Ieova.


Make it your determination to allow nothing to distance you from Jehovah. 	 Ke na fakaiku aka ne koe ke sē talia eiloa ne koe se mea ke ‵vae ei koe kea‵tea mai i a Ieova.


Jehovah’s Loving-Kindness and His Guidance 	 Te Alofa Tumau o Ieova mo Tena Takitakiga


Perhaps Paul had in mind fanciful legends, such as those found in the apocryphal book of Tobit.* False stories may also have included sensational and speculative rumors. 	 E se taumate ne logo a Paulo i nisi tala sē ‵tonu e pelā mo tala ‵kai kolā e maua i tusi a Tobit, se tusi telā ne fakaopoopo atu ki te Tusi Tapu.* Kāti e aofia foki i tala ‵kai konā ko tala fakaofoofogia kae sē mautinoa kolā ne ‵fatu aka.


(Daniel 2:44) This warning is not to be taken lightly. 	 (Tanielu 2:44) E se ‵tau o manatu mā‵mā ki te faka‵pulaga tenei.


12 Second, the Bible will help you to make needed changes in your personality. 	 12 A te lua o mea, ka fesoasoani atu eiloa te Tusi Tapu ke fai ne koe a ‵fuliga e ‵tau o fai ki ou uiga.


When we attune our inner voice to our Father’s principles and yield to the good influence of fellow Christians, our conscience will be more reliable and we will be more inclined to listen to what it says.—Isaiah 30:21. 	 Kāfai e fakafetaui aka ne tatou a ‵tou loto lagona ki fakatakitakiga a te ‵tou Tamana kae talia a fakamalosiga ‵lei a ‵tou taina Kelisiano, ka fakatuagagina eiloa ‵tou loto lagona kae ka fia faka‵logo foki tatou ki ana pati.—Isaia 30:21.


8, 9. What does it mean to be “righteous overmuch,” and to what can it lead us? 	 8, 9. Se a te uiga “ko to ‵lei,” kae se a te mea e mafai o takitaki atu ne ia tatou ki ei?


Were the Israelites now stranded in the wilderness without their trustworthy leader? 	 E mata, ne tuku tiaki atu fua a te kau Isalaelu i te koga lavaki e aunoa mo se takitaki fakatuagagina?


What motivates us to make sacrifices? 	 Se a te mea e fakamalosi mai i ei ke tuku atu ‵tou ola e pelā me ne taulaga?


A sister in Costa Rica stated: “Good communication has not only enriched our marriage; it has drawn us closer to Jehovah, protected us from temptations, united us as a couple, and made our love grow.” 	 Ne fai mai se tuagane i Costa Rica: “Ne seki fakamalosi aka fua ne te ‵lei o te fesokotakiga a te ma olaga avaga; ne fai foki i ei ke ‵pili malosi māua ki a Ieova, puipui māua mai i tofotofoga, ‵kau tasi māua e pelā me se tauavaga, kae fai ke gasolo aka faeloa te mā alofa.”


What craft did Jesus learn, and in Bible times, what did working at this trade involve? 	 Se a te galuega ne fakamasani Iesu ki ei, kae ne a mea ne aofia i te faiga o te galuega tenā?


How do reading and studying the Bible help us to be better ministers of God’s Word? 	 E fesoasoani mai pefea te faitau mo te sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu ke momea aka te ‵lei o tatou e pelā me ne faifeau o te Muna a te Atua?


His Word assures us: “Jehovah is near to all those calling upon him, . . . and their cry for help he will hear.” 	 E fakatalitonu mai tena Muna ki a tatou, penei: “E pili faeloa a ia [Ieova] ki a latou kolā e ka‵laga atu ki a ia, . . . e lagona ne ia olotou ‵tagi, kae faka‵sao ne ia latou.”


1, 2. In 1922, what amazing discovery was made, and what was the reaction? THE archaeologist and the English lord had for years collaborated in searching for the treasure. 	 NE GALUE fakatasi se tino telā e sukesuke ki mea mua mo te aliki maluga mai Peletania mō tausaga e uke i te salasalaga ki koloa.


5. (a) Illustrate why it is urgent to strip off the old personality. 	 5. (a) Fakamatala mai a te pogai tāua e ‵tau ei o tapale fakavave keatea ne tatou a uiga mua.


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You can visit them, especially when they are sick or confined. 	 E mafai o āsi atu koe ki a latou maise māfai ko ma‵saki io me ko se mafai o oloolo sāle.


Some even reason, “It does not bother my conscience, so what’s the problem?” 	 Ka fakamasako mai a nisi tino: “E se masei i ei toku loto lagona, tela la, se a te fakalavelave?”


When Jesus asked Peter: “Do you love me more than these?” to what did “these” refer? 	 I te taimi ne fesili atu ei a Iesu ki a Petelu: “E a, e sili atu tou alofa ki a au i lō mea konei?” se a te mea ne fakauiga ki ei a “mea konei”?


(Ps. 40:8; Matt. 26:42; John 6:38) Throughout his trials on earth, Jesus was confident of his Father’s approval and support. 	 (Salamo 40:8; Mataio 26:42; Ioane 6:38) I te taimi ne tofotofogina ei i te lalolagi, ne talitonu Iesu me e fiafia kae ‵lago atu foki tena Tamana ki a ia.


Thus, he can increasingly make wise decisions in choosing his associates. 	 Tela la, e mafai o fai ne ia a fakaikuga ‵poto i te filifiliga o ana taugasoa.


The Praetorian Guard in Nero’s Day 	 Sotia Leoleo a te Tupu i Aso o Nero


In view of our own imperfection, who among us has any reason to show a self-righteous attitude?—Romans 3:23; Ephesians 4:2. 9. 	 Ona ko te ‵tou tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa, ko oi i a tatou e maua ne ia se pogai ke fakaasi atu a uiga fia amiotonu?—Loma 3:23; Efeso 4:2.


12 On Tuesday, Nisan 11, Jesus once again goes into the temple to teach. 	 12 I te Aso Lua, i te po 11 o Nisani, ne toe fanatu eiloa a Iesu ki te faletapu ke akoako atu i konā.


Psalm 150:6 states: “Every breathing thing—let it praise Jah. 	 E fai mai te Salamo 150:6: “‵Viki atu ki te Aliki [ko Ieova], a mea ola katoa!


(Job 2:1-5) Jesus’ death in faithfulness proved this contention false and made Jehovah’s heart rejoice.—Proverbs 27:11. 	 (Iopu 2:1-5) Ne fakatalitonu mai foki ne te fakamaoni o Iesu ke oko ki te mate a te ‵se o te ‵losiga tenei kae ne fakafiafia atu i ei ki a Ieova.—Faataoto 27:11.


For example, encourage him to share what he is learning with a friend or a relative. 	 E pelā mo te fakamalosi atu ki a ia ke fakaasi atu ne ia a mea e tauloto ne ia ki sena taugasoa io me se kāiga.


Jesus answered: “Rise, go your way into Damascus, and there you will be told about everything it is appointed for you to do.” 	 Ne tali atu a Iesu: “Tu ki luga o fano ki Tamaseko, ko te koga telā ka fakaasi atu a mea katoa e loto a te Atua ki ei, ke fai ne koe.”


The Hebrew word translated “loving-kindness” also means “loyal love.” 	 A te pati Epelu telā e ‵fuli ki te “alofa kaimalie” e fakauiga foki ki te “alofa fakamaoni.”


Suddenly another person—whether encountered on the job or even in the Christian congregation—seems to possess the very qualities that are lacking in one’s mate. 	 Kae e lavea fakavave atu i se isi tino—telā ne fetaui mo koe i te galuega io me i loto foki eiloa i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano—a uiga kolā e se maua ne tau avaga.


What blessings do we already enjoy? 	 Ne a fakamanuiaga e maua nei ne tatou?


(Hebrews 11:6) Jehovah is looking for opportunities to do this. 	 (Epelu 11:6) E salasala a Ieova ki avanoaga ke fai penā.


But it is a completely different matter to pray to someone who is believed to be in heaven to make our request known to God for us. 	 Kae e ‵kese ‵ki eiloa a te ‵talo atu ki se tino telā e fai pelā me nofo i te lagi ke fai atu ne ia ‵tou fakamolemole ki te Atua.


(Rev. 19:19-21) “Those slain by Jehovah will certainly come to be in that day from one end of the earth clear to the other end.”—Jer. 25:32, 33. 	 (Faka. 19:19-21) “I te aso tenā, a foitino o tino kolā ne tamate ne te Aliki [Ieova] ka tafola valevale mai i te suā mata o te lalolagi ke oko ki te suā mata.”—Iele. 25:32, 33.


Rather, Jesus set the standard for all Christian evangelizers when he told his followers: “As you go, preach.”—Matthew 10:5-7. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne tuku mai ne Iesu a te tulaga mō Kelisiano talai katoa i te taimi ne fai atu ei a ia ki ana soko, penei: “Olo o folafola atu.”—Mataio 10:5-7.


What lesson do you learn from this illustration? 	 Se a te akoakoga e maua ne koe mai i te fakatusa tenei?


Seeing what was happening, Nehemiah had the city gates closed at dusk on the sixth day, chasing the foreign merchants away before the Sabbath began. 	 I te kilo atu ki mea ko ‵tupu, ‵pono ei ne Neemia a mataloa o te fa‵kai i te fakaafiafi o te ono o aso, kae afuli kea‵tea a tino fai pisinisi a koi tuai o kamata a te Sapati.


It would be wrong to conclude, however, that distrust of authority characterizes only the younger generation. 	 Kae e ‵se fua te manatu me ko talavou fua e se tali‵tonu sāle ki tino pule.


Then “other sheep” began to be gathered, and the two groups became “one flock, one shepherd.” 	 Oti ei ne kamata o fakamaopoopo mai ne latou a ‘nisi mamoe’ kae ne fai ei a potukau e lua konā e pelā me se ‘lafu mamoe e tasi mo te tausi mamoe e tokotasi.’


The Creator can control and direct such massive heavenly bodies by his sheer power. 	 E mafai o pule kae takitaki ne te Atua a vaega ‵lasi penā i te lagi e auala i tena ‵mana telā e seai sena nafa.


His Father does! 	 E manako foki ki ei tena Tamana!


It is up to each of us to make decisions, and the wise, right choices are based on sound Scriptural knowledge. 	 E pule loa tatou taki tokotasi i fakaikuga e fai ne tatou, kae ko te ikuga poto kae tonu ko te ikuga telā e fakavae ki te iloaga mai i te Tusi Tapu.


You, the one preaching ‘Do not steal,’ do you steal?”—Romans 2:21. 	 E lauga atu ne koe te sē kaisoa, ka ko koe e kaisoa.”—Loma 2:21.


Just imagine David in a reflective mood, accompanying himself on the harp and singing these words: “By Jehovah the very steps of an able-bodied man have been made ready, and in his way He takes delight. 	 Ke mafaufau ki mea ne masaua ne Tavita, e tātā ne ia tena kitala kae usu atu penei: “E takitaki ne te Aliki a te tino ke sao ‵lei i te auala e ‵tau o fano a ia i ei; kae puipui ne ia a latou kolā e fakafiafia ki a ia.


Ask Jehovah to help you to deal with your feelings. “Before him pour out your heart,” said David. 	 Ke fakamolemole atu koe ki a Ieova ke fesoasoani mai ke loto kufaki koe.


We may have to discipline ourselves to sit down and spend time with the study material. 	 Kāti e manakogina ke pule faka‵lei atu koe ki a koe eiloa ko te mea ke lava te taimi e sukesuke ei ki vaegā mataupu penā.


So humility describes the view that a person has of himself, not the opinion that others have of him. 	 Tela la, a te loto maulalo e fakamatala mai i ei a te kilokiloga a te tino ki a ia eiloa, kae e se ko te kilokiloga a nisi tino ki a ia.


That century ended with democratic rule gaining greater acceptance than ever before. 	 Ne iku atu i ei ki te taliaga ne te tokoukega o tino a te pulega o malo saoloto.


What does it mean to “follow the course of hospitality”? 	 Se a te mea e fakauiga ki ei a te fakaasi atu o te ‘uiga talimalo’?


It was first brought up in the opening pages of the Bible. 	 Ne fakasae aka foki te mea tenā i itulau kamata o te Tusi Tapu.


“Take Courage! 	 “Ke Loto Ma‵losi Koutou!


Giving such ones the opportunity to get to know Jehovah gives me tremendous satisfaction.” 	 A te tuku atu o te avanoaga ki vaegā tino penā ke iloa ne latou a Ieova e maua mai i ei te lotomalie lasi ‵ki.”


Thanks to her support, I began to feel more secure.” 	 Fakafetai ki tena fesoasoani, ko maua ne au te lagonaga tokagamalie.”


Yet, they do their best to maintain the identifying mark of love. 	 E ui i ei, e taumafai malosi latou o fakatumau a te iloga o latou ko te alofa.


In what areas could I improve?’ 	 I auala fea e mafai ei o tai momea aka te ‵lei o te auala e ola ei au?’


11. (a) How do we know that Jehovah expects husbands to show their wives loving-kindness? (b) In what way can the law of loving-kindness help a husband safeguard his tongue? 	 11. (a) E iloa pefea ne tatou me e fakamoemoe a Ieova ke fakaasi atu ne tagata a te alofa atafai ki olotou avaga? (e) E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu a te tulafono o te alofa atafai ke puipui ne te tagata a tena gutu?


In such ways, we demonstrate our acceptance of God’s way of ruling. 	 I vaegā auala penā, e fakaasi atu ne tatou a te ‵tou fiafia ki te pulega a te Atua.


Be a Good Listener 	 Ke Fakalogologo Faka‵lei


For instance, how genuine was the attachment of Idumaean King Herod—who tried to have the infant Jesus killed—to the divinely inspired Law of Moses?—Matthew 2:1-18. 	 E mata, e pefea te fia fakalogo o te Tupu Idumaean ko Helota—telā ne taumafai ke tamate a Iesu—ki te Tulafono faka-Mose telā ne fakaosofia ne te Atua ke tusi ki lalo?—Mataio 2:1-18.


(Psalm 119:7, 8) God did not abandon the Israelite leader Joshua, who applied the counsel to ‘read in the book of the law day and night so that he might do all that was written in it.’ 	 (Salamo 119:7, 8) Ne seki tiakina eiloa ne te Atua a te takitaki o Isalaelu ko Iosua, telā ne fakalogo ki ana pati polopoloki ke ‘faitau ki tusi o te Tulafono i ao mo po ko te mea ke mafai o fai ne ia a mea katoa kolā e tusi i ei.’


It will be followed by his Thousand Year Reign. 	 Ka ‵soko atu ki ei ko tena Pulega i te Afe Tausaga.


10 Periods spent studying the Bible and related publications, as well as thinking deeply about their message, can help us to draw closer to Jehovah. 	 10 A taimi kolā e fakaaogā ne tatou i te sukesukega ki te Tusi Tapu mo nisi tusi penā, e pelā foki mo te mafaufau ‵loto ki te fekau i ei, e fesoasoani mai ke fakapili‵pili atu tatou ki a Ieova.


But like David, we can be comforted in knowing that Jehovah fully understands our distresses.—Ps. 34:15. 	 Kae e pelā mo Tavita, e mafai eiloa o maua ne tatou se fakamafanafanaga i te iloa atu me e malamalama katoatoa a Ieova i ‵tou fakalavelave faiga‵ta.—Salamo 34:15.


• How can you prepare to face peer pressure? 	 • E mafai pefea o toka koe ke fakafesagai atu ki fakamalosiga mai i taugasoa?


Jehovah gives us free will. 	 E tuku mai ne Ieova a te saolotoga ki a tatou.


In Paul’s words, you sensed being in “an approved condition.” 	 E pelā mo muna a Paulo “e fakatupu ne ia te iloa tonu.”


He therefore urged them: “Keep on, then, seeking first the kingdom and his righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you.”—Matthew 6:31-33. 	 Telā la, ne fakamalosi atu a ia ki a latou: “Ke mua koutou o ‵sala tena Malo mo tena amiotonu; kae ka fakaopoopogina atu a mea katoa konā ki a koutou.”—Mataio 6:31-33.


Before long, I met Walter Bright, a missionary who had graduated from the 30th class. 	 E se leva, kae ne fetaui māua mo Walter Bright, se misionale i te vasega 30 mai Kiliata.


Where Do We Render Sacred Service? 	 E Fai i Fea ne Tatou a te Taviniga Tapu?


The vision emphasizes that the two groups work together harmoniously, with the priestly class taking the lead in pure worship. 	 E faka‵mafa mai i te fakaasiga tenei me i potukau e lua e ga‵lue mo te fealofani, fakatasi mo te kau faitaulaga kolā e fai ne latou a te takitakiga i te tapuakiga ‵ma.


On With the Preaching Work! 	 Ke Tumau Loa i te Talaiga!


(Zephaniah 2:8) True, Egypt and Ethiopia suffered at the hands of Babylonian invaders. 	 (Sefanaia 2:8) E tonu, ne logo‵mae a Aikupito mo Aitiope i lima o te kau Papelonia.


“O let people give thanks to Jehovah for his loving-kindness and for his wonderful works to the sons of men,” sing the exiled Jews returning from Babylonian captivity. 	 Ne usu atu a tino Isalaelu kolā ne ‵foki atu mai te ‵nofo fakapagotaga i Papelonia: “E ‵tau o siki atu ne latou te fakafetai ki te Aliki [ko Ieova] e ‵tusa mo tena alofa tumau, e ‵tusa foki mo mea ‵gali ne fai ne ia mō latou.”


Beginning in 1931, Brother Diehl served faithfully at the Bethel home in Bern, Switzerland. 	 Talu mai te 1931, ne tavini atu a Willi Diehl mo te fakamaoni i te fale Peteli i Bern, i Suisilani.


He said: “If you remain in my word, you are really my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 	 Ne fai mai a ia: “Kafai e tumau koutou i aku muna, ko oku soko ‵tonu koutou, kae ka iloa ne koutou te munatonu, kae ko te munatonu ka fakasaoloto ne ia koutou.”


Today, some immoral people hide their identity and true intentions by using the Internet. 	 I aso nei, e ‵funa aka ne nisi tino amio ma‵sei olotou foliga mo manakoga ‵tonu mai te fakaaogāga o te Internet.


We can imitate Mary’s faith by listening carefully to what we are learning about Jehovah and his purposes, by meditating on spiritual truths, and by joyously telling others about what we have learned.—Ps. 77:11, 12; Luke 8:18; Rom. 10:15. 	 E mafai o fakaakoako tatou ki te fakatuanaki o Malia mai te fakalogologo faka‵lei ki mea e tauloto ne tatou e uiga ki a Ieova mo ana fuafuaga, mai te mafaufau ‵loto ki muna‵tonu faka-te-agaga, kae loto fia‵fia o fakailoa atu ki nisi tino a mea ne tauloto ne tatou.—Sala. 77:11, 12; Luka 8:18; Loma 10:15.


By locating these principles and following them, a parent will be able to provide loving and helpful counsel for the children. 	 Kafai e ‵sala aka ki fakatakitakiga konā kae fakagalue aka a mea konā, ka mafai ei ne te mātua o avatu a polopolokiga a‵lofa kae aogā ki ana tama‵liki.


Jesus has given ample proof of his Messiahship and has provided enlightening prophetic visions for the encouragement of his loyal followers. 	 Ko oti ne tuku mai ne Iesu a fakamaoniga e lava kae ‵toe i a ia ko te Mesia e pelā foki mo fakaasiga fakavaloaga mō te fakamalosiakaga o ana soko fakamaoni.


Paying attention to the message of the book of Acts will heighten our appreciation for the power of God’s written Word and his holy spirit. 	 A te ‵saga tonu atu ki te fekau mai te tusi ko Galuega ka fesoasoani mai ei ke fakatāua malosi ne tatou te ‵mana o te Muna tusia a te Atua mo tena agaga tapu.


Imagine Isaac’s feelings as he lay on the altar, awaiting the sharp, piercing pain that would lead to his death. 	 Ke fakaataata ne koe a lagonaga o Isaako i te taimi ne moe ei i luga i te fatafaitaulaga, kae fakatalitali ki te logo‵mae telā ka iku atu ki te mate.


Let us examine each of these points separately. 	 Ke na iloilo aka nei ne tatou a manatu takitasi konei.


“I, Jehovah, am your God, the One teaching you to benefit yourself.”—ISA. 	 “Au ko [Ieova] te otou Atua, telā e manako o akoako koutou ke ‵lei koutou kae fakatonutonu foki koutou.”—ISA.


(Isaiah 43:10) True, the sacrifice of praise that some of our aged, sick, or infirm brothers and sisters offer can be compared to the widow’s mite. 	 (Isaia 43:10) E tonu, e mafai o fakatusa a taulaga o tavaega kolā e ofo atu ne ‵tou nisi taina ma‵tua, ma‵saki, io me se katoatoa ki te meaalofa a te fafine ko mate tena avaga.


He said: “Those eighteen upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, thereby killing them, do you imagine that they were proved greater debtors [sinners] than all other men inhabiting Jerusalem?” 	 E leake eiloa koutou i te mea nei se fakamaoniga i a latou ne tino e ma‵sei atu i tino katoa kola ne ‵nofo i loto i Ielusalema?”


But such individuals are ‘deceiving themselves with false reasoning.’—James 1:22. 	 Kae ko tino penā ko ‘faka‵se ne latou a latou eiloa.’—Iakopo 1:22.


15 When do you think your loyalty to God will be tested the most—when you are with others or when you are alone? 	 15 Se a tau faka‵tau, ko te taimi fea e mafai o tofotofo malosi aka ei tou alofa fakamaoni ki te Atua—ko taimi e ‵nofo fakatasi ei koe mo nisi tino io me ko taimi e nofo tokotasi ei koe?


16 Take to heart the apostle Paul’s words found at 1 Corinthians 9:24. 	 16 Ke faka‵logo tatou ki pati a te apositolo ko Paulo kolā e maua i te 1 Kolinito 9:24.


Also important is regular heartfelt prayer, especially when we face trials or other challenging situations. 	 E tāua foki ke ‵talo faeloa mo te loto kātoa, maise eiloa māfai e fe‵paki tatou mo mea faiga‵ta io me ko nisi tofotofoga faiga‵ta.


Jehovah blesses our accomplishments as we work together and cooperate with one another. 	 E fakamanuia ne Ieova a mea tāua kolā ne fai ne tatou i te taimi e ga‵lue fakatasi ei tatou.


Given the spiritual and moral bankruptcy of those days, it is easy to see how Noah’s family could have become the laughingstock of incredulous neighbors and the object of abuse and ridicule. 	 Mai te mafaufau ‵loto ki te sē ‵lei o te tulaga i te feitu faka-te-agaga mo mea tau amioga i aso konā, se mea faigofie ke malamalama atu i te auala ne mafai ei o fai a te kāiga o Noa mo fai se mea faifa‵kata o tuakoi sē tali‵tonu mo se mea fai valevale kae fakatauemugina.


“We do not want you to be ignorant concerning those who are sleeping in death,” Paul consoled the Thessalonians, “that you may not sorrow just as the rest also do who have no hope.” (1 Thessalonians 4:13) Do you see yourself in the new world, witnessing the resurrection? 	 “A matou e ma‵nako ke iloa ne koutou a te mea tonu e uiga ki a latou kolā ko ‵mate,” ko pati fakamafanafana a Paulo ki tino Tesalonia, “ko te mea ke se fanoa‵noa koutou, e pelā mo ne tino ko seai ne olotou fakamoemoega.” (1 Tesalonia 4:13) E mata, e mafai o fakaataata ne koe a koe eiloa e nofo atu i te lalolagi fou kae molimau atu e uiga ki te toetuga o tino ‵mate?


Just as Jehovah through the ages protected the wheat class, so our heavenly Father by means of Jesus and the angels will be with us “all the days” to come.—Matt. 28:20. 	 E pelā eiloa mo Ieova ne puipui ne ia te potukau e pelā me ne saito i te gasologa o taimi, ka ‵kau fakatasi mai foki a te ‵tou Tamana i te lagi e auala i a Iesu mo te kau agelu “i aso katoa” mai mua nei.—Mata. 28:20.


Why were Peter and John effective shepherds? 	 Kaia ne ma‵goi ei a Petelu mo Ioane e pelā me ne tausi mamoe?


Jehovah answers our supplications when the spirit “pleads,” or intercedes, for us. 	 E tali mai a Ieova ki ‵tou fakatagi māfai e “fautua,” io me e faipati te agaga mō tatou.


(Nah. 1:7) In a world filled with discouragement, we are wise to surround ourselves with our encouraging brothers and sisters. 	 (Nau. 1:7, NW) Ona ko te masei o te lalolagi, se mea poto ke ‵kaufakatasi tatou mo ‵tou taina mo tuagane kae fakatau fakama‵losi.


Indeed, the model prayer assures us that nothing can stop the will of God from taking place.—Ps. 135:6; Isa. 46:9, 10. 	 E tonu, e fakatalitonu mai i te ‵talo fakaakoako me e seai se mea e mafai o taofi ne ia te faiga o te loto o te Atua.—Sala. 135:6; Isa. 46:9, 10.


Choose Your Companions Wisely 	 Filifili Faka‵lei ou Taugasoa


Because Egypt was the first major power to express enmity toward God’s people. 	 Ko oti ne tauto atu te Atua ki a Apelaamo me i te fanau a te fafine ka vau mai i tena kāiga.


2 After World War I, Jehovah restored the faithful anointed remnant to a state of vibrant activity. 	 2 Ko oti te Taua Muamua a te Lalolagi, kae ne toe fakafoki atu ne Ieova a te ‵toega fakamaoni o tino fakaekegina ki se tulaga telā e uke a galuega ne fai i ei.


They helped themselves. 	 Ne ‵kai kae inu latou i mea konā.


We can build up a close relationship with God, we can pass on spiritual values to our children, we can help others to know Jehovah, and we can forge lasting friendships with our brothers and sisters. 	 E mafai o ati aka ne tatou se fesokotakiga ‵pili mo te Atua, e mafai o akoako ne tatou a ‵tou tama‵liki ki mea tāua mai te Tusi Tapu, e mafai o fesoasoani atu tatou ke iloa ne nisi tino a Ieova, kae e mafai foki o ati aka ne tatou se vā fakataugasoa se gata mai mo ‵tou taina mo tuagane.


(Mark 1:40; 5:35, 36; 10:13, 17, 46, 47) If individuals are to feel at ease telling you what they think about the Bible and its teachings, you must avoid interrogating them. 	 (Maleko 1:40; 5:35, 36; 10:13,17, 46, 47) Kafai e faigofie ke fakaasi atu ne tino takitokotasi olotou kilokiloga e uiga ki te Tusi Tapu mo akoakoga i ei, e se ‵tau o sukesuke ne koe a latou.


Likely you genuinely appreciate the gift of life you now enjoy and the even more wonderful prospect of living forever on a paradise earth. 	 Kāti e fiafia malosi koe ki te meaalofa o te ola mo te fakamoemoega fakaofoofogia ke ola koe ki te se gata mai i te lalolagi palataiso.


To make possible the forgiveness of sin without the violation of justice, Jehovah has provided the ransom sacrifice of his Son, Jesus Christ—the greatest expression of mercy ever shown. 	 Ko te mea ke fakamagalo a agasala e aunoa mo te ofa o tena tulaga fai mea tonu, ne tuku mai ne Ieova a te taulaga togiola a tena Tama, ko Iesu Keliso—ko te ‵toe fakaasiga sili o te alofa ‵nau.


Genesis 1:28. 	 Kenese 1:28.


7 To remain Kingdom citizens, we need not only to know God’s standards but also to love them. 	 7 Ke tumau e pelā me ne tino tonu o te Malo, e se manakogina ke iloa fua ne tatou a te Atua kae ke a‵lofa foki ki ei.


Commerce, the fertility of the area, and the production of woolen cloth and carpets helped to make it a wealthy city that once had some 50,000 residents. 	 Ne maumea malosi a te fa‵kai tenā ona ko mea tau pisinisi, te ola ‵lei o te laukele, mo te faitega o laugatu mai pa‵kili o mamoe, kae ne ‵nofo mua i ei a tino e toko 50,000.


Consequently, their multitude of sacrifices became loathsome to Jehovah, who said: “I have had enough of whole burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed animals; and in the blood of young bulls and male lambs and he-goats I have taken no delight.”—Isaiah 1:11. 	 Ona ko te mea tenā, ne takalialia ei a Ieova ki te fia o olotou taulaga, ana muna: “Au ko fiu i otou mamoe kona e sunu mo fai otou taulaga, pela foki a gako o otou manu vae fa lei. Au ko fiu i toto o pulumakau, mamoe mo kouti.”—Isaia 1:11.


According to what is stated at Matthew 25:31-33, Jesus is the one who judges people. 	 E pelā mo mea e taku mai i te Mataio 25:31-33, a Iesu ko te tino telā e fakamasino ne ia a tino.


(Ecclesiastes 12:13) What does keeping God’s commandments involve? 	 (Failauga 12:13) Se a la te mea e aofia i te tausiga o tulafono a te Atua?


• What was the theme of Jesus’ teaching? 	 • Se a te mea ne fakavae ki ei a akoakoga a Iesu?


Thus, our artistic presentations are in line with some ancient indications of what the apostle looked like. 	 Tela la, e fetaui ‵lei eiloa a fakamatalaga konei e auala i ata ‵lomi mo nisi fakamatalaga i aso mua e uiga ki foliga o te apositolo tenei.


David’s reply is astonishing! 	 Kae ne tali atu a Tavita penei: “E se ‵tau o fai ne koe se mea ki a ia!


Jehovah was withholding his blessing, as he had forewarned. 	 Ne taofi ne Ieova ana fakamanuiaga, e pelā mo te mea ko leva ne fai mai ne ia.


Epaphroditus was one of these. 	 Ne aofia i ei a Epafeloti.


Yes, the letters to the Thessalonians provide vital warnings about speculation or questionable ideas. 	 Ao, ne tuku mai i tusi ki te kau Tesalonia a faka‵pulaga tāua e uiga ki manatu tuku taumate io me ko manatu fakalotolotolua.


In what ways can we show love for fellow believers? 	 Ne a auala e mafai ei o fakaasi atu ne tatou te alofa ki ‵tou taina tali‵tonu?


But those who remain in Babylon the Great and who continue to reject Bible standards will not be spared through “the great tribulation.”—Rev. 7:14. 	 Kae ko tino kolā e tumau i Papelonia te Sili kae tumau i te ‵teke atu ki fakatakitakiga faka-te-Tusi Tapu, ka sē ‵sao eiloa i ‘te fakalavelave lasi.’—Fakaasiga 7:14.


As he grew older, he began to take an interest in the Bible. 	 I te taimi ko gasolo aka ei o matua tou tagata, ne kamata o fiafia malosi a ia ki te Tusi Tapu.


(Ezekiel 34:22, 23) In this time of the end, Jesus Christ, the Greater David, is the “one shepherd” whom Jehovah has appointed over all His servants on earth, both the spirit-anointed Christians and the “other sheep.”—John 10:16. 	 (Esekielu 34:22, 23) I te taimi tenei o te gataga, a Iesu Keliso, te Tavita Sili, ko te ‘tausi mamoe e tokotasi’ telā ko oti ne fakasopo ne Ieova ke pule atu ki Ana tavini katoa i te lalolagi, ko Kelisiano fakaekegina mo ‘nisi mamoe.’—Ioane 10:16.


He will not let you down.” 	 Ko oti ne ‵fuli a igoa i te mataupu tenei.


Several mentioned their religious background, adding that they did not really practice their faith. 	 Ne taku mai ne nisi tama‵liki a talitonuga ne ‵tupu aka ei latou, kae fai mai foki me ne seki ‵kau atu faeloa latou ki olotou lotu.


That includes our reading God’s Word daily, preparing for and attending the meetings weekly, feeding our mind and heart through personal study and family worship, and always relying on Jehovah in prayer. 	 E aofia i ei te fai‵tau ki te Muna a te Atua i aso katoa, fakatoka kae ‵kau atu ki fakatasiga i vaiaso katoa, fagai ‵tou mafaufau mo ‵tou loto e auala i sukesukega totino mo tapuakiga a kāiga, kae ke fakalagolago faeloa ki a Ieova i ‵talo.


However, it is best to acknowledge that Jehovah is in control.—Isa. 45:6, 7. 	 Tela la, se mea tafasili ke iloa me ko Ieova loa a te Pule Sili.—Isa. 45:6, 7.


David felt regret that his sin brought suffering upon the entire nation. 	 Ne fanoanoa a Tavita me ne logo‵mae a te fenua kātoa i tena agasala.


We individually have the responsibility to help our spiritual brothers and sisters to endure in God’s service. 	 E maua ne tatou taki tokotasi a te tiute ke fesoasoani atu ki ‵tou taina mo tuagane faka-te-agaga ke loto ‵mau i te tavini atu ki te Atua.


I will step on such. I will set such on fire at the same time. 	 Kafai a fili o toku fenua e manako ki taku puipuiga, ke o‵mai la o fakatoka se va filemu mo au.


(Proverbs 4:4-6) Remember, whenever we give in to temptation, we give Satan a victory. 	 (Faataoto 4:4-6) Ke masaua, i so se taimi e talia ei ne tatou se tofotofoga, ko tuku atu eiloa ne tatou te manumalo ki a Satani.


Do I have faith in God’s forgiveness? 	 E mata, e fakatuanaki au e uiga ki te fakamagaloga a te Atua?


Paul warned: “In later periods of time some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to misleading inspired utterances and teachings of demons, by the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, marked in their conscience as with a branding iron.” (1 Timothy 4:1, 2) A conscience marked “as with a branding iron” is like seared flesh covered with scar tissue and devoid of feeling. 	 Ne polopoloki mai a Paulo: “Ka tiakina ne nisi tino a te fakatuanaki i aso fakamuli; kae ka faka‵logo foki latou ki agaga ‵loi kae tau‵tali foki ki akoakoga a temoni. A akoakoga konei ne maua mai i tino fai togafiti kae ne tino ‵loi foki, kae ‵mate foki olotou [“loto lagona,” NW ] ‵lei, e pelā me ne ‵sunu ki se fiti ‵vela.” (1 Timoteo 4:1, 2) A te loto lagona telā ne fakamailoga ki se “fiti ‵vela” e fai pelā me se pa‵kili ‵pula i se pakiaga telā ko ‵mū kae ko se lagona foki ne ia se mea.


The Gospels usually apply the word “disciple” to Jesus’ intimate followers, who traveled with him as he preached and who were instructed by him. 	 E fakaaogā sāle ne tusi Evagelia a te pati ko te “soko” ki taugasoa ‵pili o Iesu kolā ne faima‵laga fakatasi mo ia i te taimi ne talai atu ei a ia kae ne akoakogina foki latou ne ia.


(John 4:34) During his ministry, Jesus Christ used God’s personal name and helped sincere people to gain an accurate knowledge of Jehovah’s attributes and His purpose for mankind. 	 (Ioane 4:34) I te faiga o tena galuega talai, ne fakaaoga ne Iesu Keliso a te igoa totino o te Atua kae ne fesoasoani atu ki tino loto a‵lofa ke maua ne latou a te iloaga tonu ki uiga o Ieova mo Tena fuafuaga mō tino.


Many letters have reported that such teaching is vital. 	 E uke a tusi ko oti ne maua ne tino e ‵lomi ne latou te mekesini tenei, e uiga ki te aogā o te akoakoga tenei.