As a result, we will be in a better position to make personal decisions that our loving God will bless. 	 Ka iku atu ei ki te mafai ne tatou o fai a fakaikuga totino kolā ka fakamanuia ne te ‵tou Atua alofa.


Thankfully, though, Jehovah does not deal with us “according to our sins,” provided that we are repentant and in faith approach him humbly on the basis of Jesus’ ransom sacrifice. 	 Kae fakafetai tatou me e se saga mai a Ieova ki a tatou “e tusa mo ‵tou amio ma‵sei,” māfai e sala‵mo kae fakatuanaki mo te loto maulalo e tusa mo te taulaga togiola a Iesu.


Adequate Preparation for Baptism 	 Fakatokaga e ‵Tau o Fai mō te Papatisoga


However, Jesus said that real happiness comes to those who are “conscious of their spiritual need.” 	 Kae ne fai mai a Iesu me e maua a te fiafia tonu ne tino kolā “e iloa ne latou i a latou e ma‵tiva faka te agaga.”


Sadly, they chose disobedience and therefore returned to the “dust” of the ground. 	 Se mea fakafanoanoa me ne fakaiku aka ne laua ke se faka‵logo kae ne toe ‵foki atu laua ki “te laukele.”


WHAT WENT WRONG 	 MEA NE ‵TUPU


God’s creations bear eloquent testimony to his “invisible qualities,” including his goodness, wisdom, power, and love. 	 E molimau tonu a mea a te Atua ne faite ki ana “uiga sē lavea,” e aofia i ei a tena aga‵lei, poto, malosi, mo te alofa.


(Numbers 27:5) Just think! 	 (Numela 27:5) Mafau‵fau faka‵lei!


4. (a) Who is the man in the illustration? (b) When and how did Jesus start to engage in the sowing of this seed? 	 4. (a) Ko oi te tagata i te tala fakatusa? (e) Ko te taimi fea kae se a te auala ne kamata ei o kau atu a Iesu ki te ‵tokiga o te fuaga tenei?


Was this the way to end global poverty? 	 E mata, tenei eiloa te auala ke fakagata aka ei te tulaga mativa i te lalolagi kātoa?


2 As Christians, however, we know that Jehovah God deserves our heartfelt obedience because he is our Creator, the Sustainer of our life, the loving Sovereign, and our Deliverer. 	 2 Kae e pelā me ne Kelisiano, e iloa ne tatou me ‵tau o faka‵logo tatou mo ‵tou loto kātoa ki a Ieova te Atua, ona ko ia ko te ‵tou Māfuaga, te Pogai o ‵tou ola, te Pule alofa, mo te Tino e faka‵sao ne ia tatou.


“All the people answered with one voice and said: ‘All the words that Jehovah has spoken we are willing to do.’” 	 Ne “tali fakatasi mai tino katoa penei, “Ka fai ne matou so se mea e faipati mai ei te Aliki.”


For instance, the first-century Christian named Demas had been a ‘fellow worker’ with Paul, but Demas became distracted by the ungodly system of things. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ko leva ne fai a te Kelisiano e igoa ki a Tema mo fai se ‘taina galue’ fakatasi mo Paulo i te senitenali muamua, kae ne ‵fuli fakaa‵tea a Tema ne te fakanofonofoga o mea sē amioatua.


Fervent prayer is an acknowledgment that we need help—it is a mark of modesty and humility. 	 Kafai e ‵talo malosi atu e fakaasi atu i ei me e ma‵nako tatou ki se fesoasoani—ko te fakamaoniga tenā o te loto maulalo mo te nofo filemu.


We must guard against boasting, haughtiness, scoffing, and defrauding. 	 E ‵tau eiloa o ‵teke atu tatou ki te fakamatamata, fakamaualuga, fakatauemu, mo te amio ‵pelo.


Friendship is more like a living thing that needs care and sustenance if it is to thrive and flourish. 	 Ne fakamalosi kae fakatumau ne Apelaamo a tena va fakataugasoa mo Ieova.


Do you think it likely that all those who did hear stayed in Ephesus, none moving elsewhere to do business, to be near relatives, or to escape the hustle and bustle of big-city life? 	 E mata, e mafaufau koe me kāti a tino katoa kolā ne lagona ne latou te fekau ne ‵nofo atu fua i Efeso, kae e seai eiloa se tino ne fanatu ki se isi koga o fai olotou pisinisi i ei, ke ‵nofo ‵pili atu ki kāiga, io me ne ‵tele keatea mai te olaga fakalavelave o fa‵kai ‵lasi?


(Genesis 3:15) Much later, faithful King David was told something thrilling about this “seed,” or Messiah. 	 (Kenese 3:15) Mai tua ifo i ei, ne fai atu ne te tupu fakamaoni ko Tavita se mea fakafiafia e uiga ki te “fanau” tenei, io me ko te Mesia.


Essly took some additional school courses that enabled her to find work to support herself financially while pioneering, and then she moved to an area where Kingdom publishers are urgently needed. 	 Ne fai ne Essly ne nāi akoakoga fakamasani kolā e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki tou fafine ke maua sena galuega ke ‵lago atu ki a ia i tena galuega fakapaenia, kae oti aka, fano ei o galue i se koga telā e manakogina malosi i ei a tino talai o te Malo.


Your efforts or work may not be recognized. 	 Kāti e se fia ‵saga mai a tino e tokouke ki au taumafaiga io me ko au galuega.


Finally, Paul knew where to preach. 	 Ne iloa ei ne Paulo a te koga ke talai atu i ei latou.


19 Dignity is displayed by anointed Christians, who are “ambassadors substituting for Christ.” (2 Cor. 5:20) The “other sheep,” who loyally support them, are dignified envoys for the Messianic Kingdom. 	 19 E fakaasi atu ne Kelisiano fakaekegina, kolā ko “sui o Keliso” a te ‵malu. (2 Kolinito 5:20) A ‘nisi mamoe’ kolā e ‵lago atu mo te fakamaoni ki a latou, ne sui ‵malu foki o te Malo faka-Mesia.


If you have left home, perhaps to serve in a foreign land, you likely understand Jacob’s range of emotions. 	 Kafai ne tiakina ne koe tou fale kae fanatu o galue i te taviniga i se fenua fakaa‵tea, kāti e malamalama koe i lagonaga o Iakopo.


WHAT YOU CAN DO 	 MEA E MAFAI NE KOE O FAI


WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS 	 FAKAMATALAGA MAI I TE TUSI TAPU


(Ps. 27:1, 14; Acts 24:15) But if we want our “helmet” to be effective, we must wear it on our head, not carry it in our hand. 	 (Sala. 27:1, 14; Galu. 24:15) Kae kafai e ma‵nako tatou ke puipui ne te ‵tou “puloutau” tatou, e ‵tau o fakapei ki ‵tou ulu kae ke sē puke ne tatou i ‵tou lima.


An outstanding example in this respect was given by Jesus himself after his death and resurrection. 	 E isi se fakaakoakoga gali ‵ki i te feitu tenei ko te mea telā ne fai ne Iesu mai tua o tena mate mo tena toetuga mai te mate.


What, though, is meant by “love”? 	 Kae se a la te mea e fakauiga ki ei a te “alofa”?


The Man Who Changed the World—His Message and You 	 Te Tusi Tapu E Mata, Ko Te Muna Fakaosofia Eiloa A Te Atua?


As the twins grew up, they differed in temperament and in their choice of activities. 	 I te taimi ne ‵tupu aka ei a te masaga, ne ‵kese ‵ki eiloa a lā uiga mo te filifiliga o lā galuega.


Eventually, though, a mustard plant may attain a height of from 10 to 15 feet [3-5 m] and have sturdy branches, thus virtually becoming a tree.—Matt. 13:31, 32. 	 Fakamuli loa, e mafai o tupu aka te fuaga o te sinapi ki se maluga e 10 ki te 15 futu mo kaula ma‵losi, telā toeitiiti kae foliga mai pelā me se lakau lasi ‵ki.—Mataio 13:31, 32.


Daniel says, “I concluded that it was time for me to make a 180-degree turn.” 	 E fai mai a Daniel, “Ne fakaiku aka ne au me tenei eiloa te taimi ke fai ne au se ‵fuliga lasi ‵ki.”


They should run away from such immoral acts, just as they would run from a life-threatening danger. 	 E ‵tau o ‵tele keatea latou mai faifaiga matagā konā, e pelā mo te lotou ‵tele keatea mai i se koga fakamataku.


Nevertheless, Paul used the very source of his irritation to give a fine witness. 	 Kae e ui i ei, ne fakaaoga ne Paulo a te mataupu telā ne fakamāfua aka ei tena kaitaua ke tuku atu ki a latou se molimau ‵lei.


7 Third, imagine a Christian father who has lost his job and worries about the well-being of his wife and children. 	 7 A te tolu o fakaakoakoga, mafaufau ki se tamana Kelisiano telā ko seai sena galuega kae ko manavase ki te tausiga o tena avaga mo ana tamaliki.


Those who accepted Christianity did so in full knowledge of the facts, often after having had long discussions about the role of Jesus as the Messiah. 	 Ne maina a tino kolā ne talia ne latou a te lotu Kelisiano i te tulaga o Iesu e pelā me ko te Mesia me ko oti ne sau‵tala faka‵lei latou ki ei.


So I failed to live by it. 	 Tela la, ne takavale au i te ola e ‵tusa mo mea konā.


(Genesis 3:15) We also know that by maintaining integrity under trial, we testify to the rightfulness of Jehovah’s universal sovereignty. 	 (Kenese 3:15) E iloa foki ne tatou me i te tumau i te fakamaoni mai lalo i tofotofoga, e fakamaoni atu ei ne tatou a te ‵tonu o te pulega sili a Ieova i te lagi mo te lalolagi.


In fact, he yearned to be with fellow believers so that there might be an upbuilding interchange of encouragement. 	 Kae ne kausaki a ia ke ‵kau fakatasi mo ana taina tali‵tonu ko te mea ke fakatau fakamalosi latou.


I applied the suggestions he gave me, and I benefited.” 	 Ne fakagalue ne au a manatu fesoasoani ne tuku mai ne ia kae ne maua ne au a mea aoga mai i ei.”


Who are “baptized for the purpose of being dead ones,” and what does this mean for them? 	 Ko oi e “papatisogina ko te mea ke fai latou pelā me ne tino ‵mate,” kae se a te uiga o te mea tenā ki a latou?


The Role of the Congregation 	 Te Tiute o te Fakapotopotoga


• How did Jehovah progressively make known “the sacred secret”? 	 • Ne fakaasi malielie mai pefea ne Ieova a “te mea ‵funa”?


Jesus sets the example.—John 13:15. 	 Ne tuku mai eiloa ne Iesu se fakaakoakoga.—Ioa. 13:15.


(Genesis 1:28) In addition, Enoch surely cherished Jehovah’s promise to produce a Seed that would crush Satan’s head and undo the ill effects of Satan’s deception. 	 (Kenese 1:28) E se gata i ei, ne fakatāua malosi eiloa ne Enoka te folafolaga a Ieova e uiga ki se Fanau telā ka tuki pala ne ia te ulu o Satani kae faka‵lei aka a mea katoa kolā ne fakamasei ne te loi o Satani.


So one man sharpens the face of another.”—Prov. 27:17. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua me ko oti ne fakamaoni aka ne koe te ‵tonu o te tugapati tenei mai te Tusi Tapu: “A tino e tauloto ne latou te poto mai i nisi tino, e pelā mo te fiti e fakamata foki eiloa ki te fiti.”—Faataoto 27:17.


17. (a) What is your desire in regard to following the Christ? (b) What blessings do we enjoy because of doing Jehovah’s will with all our heart and strength? 	 17. (a) Se a te mea e manako koe ki ei e uiga ki tou tautali atu ki te Keliso? (e) Ne a fakamanuiaga e maua ne tatou ona ko te faiga o te loto o Ieova mo ‵tou loto kātoa mo ‵tou malosi kātoa?


For example, out of the heart come wicked reasonings, murders, adulteries, fornications, thieveries, false testimonies, blasphemies. 	 Me ko te loto e mafua mai ei a mafaufauga ma‵sei: ko te tatino, ko te mulilua, ko te fina lalolagi, ko te kaisoa, ko te faitala ‵loi, mo te fatufatu.


Do you think that the writers of the Bible really were inspired by God? 	 E mata, e talitonu koe me ne fakaosofia eiloa ne te Atua a tino tusitala o te Tusi Tapu?


Mary was “deeply disturbed,” uncertain why an angel was speaking to her. 	 Ne “manavase malosi” a Malia, kae sē iloa ne ia te pogai ne faipati atu ei te agelu ki tou fafine.


CHRIST was enthroned as King of Jehovah’s Messianic Kingdom in 1914. 	 NE FAKAEKE a Keliso e pelā me ko te Tupu i te Malo faka-Mesia o Ieova i te 1914.


They are the ones to whom Jehovah has given the pure language. 	 A latou ko tino kolā ko oti ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki ei a te ‵gana ‵ma.


(1 Corinthians 15:26) However, God is eternal. 	 (1 Kolinito 15:26) Kae ko te Atua e ola ki te se-gata-mai.


17 Often we have to make sacrifices. 	 17 I nisi taimi e ‵tau o fai ne tatou a mea faiga‵ta.


By dwelling on negative thoughts and mulling over how badly they have been treated, some people let the behavior of others rob them of happiness. 	 A te mafaufau faeloa ki faifaiga sē ‵lei ne fai atu ki a latou, e mafai o ave keatea ne ia a te fiafia mai nisi tino.


Resist the Urge to Compare Yourself With Others 	 7 ‵TALO Ne a Mea e ‵Tau o Aofia i ei?


People feared me, which gave me a sense of power. 	 Ne ma‵taku sāle a tino ki a au, kae ne ma‵natu aka me i a au se mafi.


(Heb. 7:15-17, 28) Jehovah was pleased to do this because Jesus had kept perfect integrity under severe tests. 	 (Epelu 7:15-17, 28) Ne fiafia a Ieova ke fai ne ia te mea tenei ona ko te tumau o Iesu i te fakamaoni mai lalo i tofotofoga faiga‵ta.


In other areas, he may still need to make adjustments. 	 Kae kāti koi manakogina ke fai ne fakama‵fuliga i nisi feitu.


Isaiah prophesied: “Your eyes must become eyes seeing your Grand Instructor.” 	 Ne ‵valo mai penei a Isaia: “E ‵tau o fai otou mata mo fai ne mata kolā e lavea atu i ei te otou Faiakoga Tafasili i te Maluga.”


(John 18:37) We have noted in the two preceding articles that Jesus was a person of tender feelings—caring, approachable, considerate, trusting, and above all, loving. 	 (Ioane 18:37) Ne matea atu ne tatou i te avā mataupu mai mua i te mataupu tenei me e isi ne uiga a‵lofa o Iesu—e atafai mai a ia, e faigofie te fanatu ki a ia, e āva mai a ia, e talitonu mai kae ko te ‵toe mea tāua, e alofa malosi mai a ia.


However, he misused that faculty in an attempt to receive worship. 	 Kae e ui eiloa, ne fakaaogā ‵se ne ia a te saolotoga i ana taumafaiga ke maua ne ia se vaega o te tapuakiga.


12 Many have found that living a simple life not only makes them happier but also gives them more time to serve Jehovah. 	 12 Ko oti ne iloa ne tino e tokouke me i te ola i se olaga faigofie e se fai fua i ei ko latou ke fia‵fia malosi kae maua foki i ei ne latou a taimi e uke ke tavini atu ki a Ieova.


However, keeping in mind his own failings as he ‘admonishes the disorderly,’ he is able to show long-suffering and kindness toward his brother. 	 Kae ko te masaua ne ia o ana vāivāiga i te taimi e ‘fakatonu atu ei a tino ta‵fao va‵lea,’ e mafai ei ne ia o fakaasi atu te loto kufaki mo te atafai ki tena taina.


14 First, note the events that preceded that meeting. 	 14 Muamua la, ke onoono ki mea kolā ne ‵tupu mai mua o te fakatasiga tenā.


3 However, Romans chapter 8 is also of interest to those who have the earthly hope because God in a sense views them as righteous. 	 3 E tiga te feitu tenā, a te Loma mataupu e 8 e aoga foki ki a latou kolā e fakamoemoe ke ola i te lalolagi nei me kilo atu te Atua ki a latou pelā me ne tino amio‵tonu.


Teach Your Children to Love Jehovah 	 Akoako Otou Tama‵liki ke A‵lofa ki a Ieova


If she protected those two strangers, might she not put herself and her entire household at risk? 	 Kafai e puipui ne ia a tino ‵fou e tokolua konā, e a, ka se fakamataku eiloa ki tena ola mo te ola o tena kāiga kātoa?


Indeed, the wisdom of avoiding tobacco is now widely accepted. 	 E tonu, ko talia nei ne te tokoukega o tino i te lalolagi a te aogā ke ‵kalo keatea mai te paka.


How do Kingdom citizens show that they value education? 	 E fakaasi mai pefea ne tino tonu o te Malo o te Atua me e fakatāua ne latou a akoakoga?


(Romans 2:14, 15) What can be done? 	 (Loma 2:14, 15) Se a te mea e mafai o fai?


Are you an adult who is sincerely trying to make Jehovah’s heart rejoice? 	 E mata, a koe se tino matua telā e taumafai mo te loto fakamaoni o fai te loto o Ieova ke fiafia?


• What power can peer pressure exert? 	 • Se a te fakamalosiga mai i taugasoa ma‵sei telā e malosi ‵ki?


“By justice a king gives a country stability,” wrote Solomon, “but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down.” 	 Ne tusi mai Solomona penei: “Kafai te tupu e taumafai ke manumalo te mea tonu, kae ka malosi te malo, kae kafai e saga fua ki tupe [“meaalofa fakakolekole,” New International Version], ko tena malo ka se aoga.”


This series will also consider some common objections to this evidence and will provide good reason to believe that something better lies just ahead. 	 Ka fakaasi mai i ei me i te fakataunuga o valoaga e ono konei e fakauiga loa me ko pili mai te gataga o “aso fakaoti.”


WHAT DO WE LEARN ABOUT BAPTISM FROM THE FOLLOWING SCRIPTURES? 	 NE A MEA E TAULOTO NE TATOU E UIGA KI TE PAPATISOGA MAI TUSI FAI‵TAU KONEI?


Many praise him for what he has done. 	 Ne fakamālō atu a tino e tokouke ki tena lāuga.


What he taught was the truth, and the life they had observed embodied in him was truly the life to aspire to.—John 14:6; Ephesians 4:20, 21. 	 A mea kolā e akoako mai ne ia ko te munatonu, mo te olaga ne ola ei a ia, ko te olaga tonu e ‵tau o taumafai latou ki ei.—Ioane 14:6; Efeso 4:20, 21.


The light of the truth became precious to these new disciples, and they repudiated the bad associations and immoral, God-dishonoring ways that are rampant in this world. 	 Ne fai a te mainaga o te munatonu e pelā me se mea tāua ki soko ‵fou konei, kae ne tiakina ne latou a taugasoa mo amioga ma‵sei, ko amioga kolā e se fiafia ki ei te Atua kolā ko lauiloa valevale i te lalolagi nei.


(Proverbs 16:18) Hence, there is reason for caution. 	 (Faataoto 16:18) Telā la, e manakogina ke fakaeteete tatou i ei.


They represent all those with an earthly hope—those who put faith in Jesus’ sacrifice but are not included in the royal priestly class. 	 E fakaata mai i ei a latou katoa kolā e maua ne latou te fakamoemoega i te lalolagi—ko latou kolā e fakatuanaki ki te taulaga a Iesu kae e se aofia i te potukau ko faitaulaga mo tupu.


My sheep listen to my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. 	 A aku mamoe e faka‵logo ki toku leo, kae e iloa ne au latou, kae tau‵tali mai i a au.


[Blurb on page 8] 	 [Ko manatu tāua i te itulau e 8]


Human death seems unnatural. 	 E foliga mai me i te ‵mate o tino e sē se mea masani.


In fact, we can obey Jesus’ own command: “Follow me continually.” 	 E mafai foki ne tatou o faka‵logo ki te fakatonuga a Iesu, penei: “Tautali mai i a au.”


I will bring to you Sisera, the chief of Jabin’s army, along with his war chariots and his troops to the stream of Kishon, and I will give him into your hand.”—Judg. 4:4-7. 	 Ka aumai ne au a Sesela, te takitaki o te kautau a Iapino, ke taua mo koutou i te Vaitafe o Kisona. Ka vau a ia mo ana kaliota mo ana sotia, kae e tuku atu eiloa ne au ki a koe te manumalo.”—Fama. 4:4-7.


The economy back home was in a slump, made worse by the ongoing Thirty Years’ War in Europe (1618-48). 	 Ne masei ‵ki te tulaga o mea tau tupe i te lotou fenua ona ko te Taua i Tausaga e Tolusefulu telā ne fai i Eulopa i te vaitaimi tenā (1618-1648).


“I SHALL laud you because in a fear-inspiring way I am wonderfully made.” 	 “KO TAVAE koe ne au, me tau o ma‵taku ki a koe a tino; e iloa ne au mo toku loto katoa, i au mea katoa e fai e fakaofoofogina kae gali.”


Proverbs 28:22 says: “A man of envious eye is bestirring himself after valuable things, but he does not know that want itself will come upon him.” 	 E fai mai te Faataoto 28:22: “A tino kaiū io me kaisano‵sano ko oko eiloa i te manako ke na maumea fakavave latou, kae se iloa ne latou i te mativa ko pili eiloa o oko atu ki a latou.”


Food, clothing, and shelter—these are legitimate necessities. 	 Mea‵kai, gatu, mo fale—konei a mea tāua.


Yet, out of love for imperfect humans, Jehovah was willing to permit this painful event to take place in order to uphold his own perfect standard of justice. 	 Kae ona ko tena alofa mō tino sē ‵lei katoatoa, ne loto fiafia a Ieova ke talia ne ia te mea fakalogo‵mae tenei ke tupu ko te mea ke fakamaluga aka ei te tulaga ‵lei katoatoa o tena fakamaoni.


‘But,’ some may say, ‘are not these two expressions—entering the Kingdom and receiving salvation—referring to the same reward?’ 	 ‘Kae’ e fai mai a nisi tino, e mata, e se fakasino atu te avā tugapati konei ko ‘te mateaatuga o te Malo mo te mauaga o te fakaolataga—ki te taui e tasi?’


Like the apostles in the first century, we obey God as ruler rather than men. 	 E pelā mo apositolo i te senitenali muamua, e faka‵logo eiloa tatou ki te Atua e pelā me ko ‵tou takitaki i lō tāgata.


Jehovah was very real to these three young men. 	 Ne fai a Ieova e pelā me se tino tonu ki tamataene konei.


We see Jehovah’s Witnesses everywhere!’” 	 So se koga e olo matou ki ei, e lavea faeloa ne matou a Molimau a Ieova!’”


As a youth, David was moved to face the Philistine giant Goliath, who brazenly dared to “taunt the battle line of the living God”! (1 Sam. 17:23, 26, 48-51) When David became king and committed gross sins involving adultery and murder, he accepted reproof from the prophet Nathan and repented. 	 E pelā me se talavou, ne loto malosi eiloa a Tavita o fakafesagai atu ki te ‵toa Filisitia ko Koliata, telā ne “taumafai o fakaseaoga te kautau a te Atua ola”! (1 Samu. 17:23, 26, 48-51) I te taimi ne tupu ei a Tavita kae fai ne ia a agasala matagā mai te mulilua mo te tatino, ne talia ne ia a polopolokiga mai i te pelofeta ko Natano kae ne salamō.


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The help that parents and others can provide is important. 	 E tāua te fesoasoani telā e tuku mai ne mātua mo nisi tino.


Coping With “a Thorn in the Flesh” 	 Te Fakafesagai Atu Ki “Te Logo‵mae O Te Foitino”


The only-begotten Son has known the Father longer than anyone else, likely for many billions of years. 	 E iloa ‵lei atu ne te tama e tokotasi tenei a te Tamana i lō so se isi tino aka, ona ko te mea ne ‵nofo fakatasi lāua i se fia piliona o tausaga.


● Why do we grow old and die? 	 ● Kaia e ga‵solo aka ei tatou o ma‵tua kae ‵mate?


10 Today, billions of humans are involved in various forms of false religion that can be traced back to ancient Babylon. 	 10 I aso nei, e aofia a te fia piliona o tino i vaegā lotu ‵se kese‵kese kolā ne māfua mai i Papelonia mua.


Because he was their dwelling, they did not want to get as close to the world as they could. 	 Ona ko Ieova ko te lotou koga ‵nofo, e se ma‵nako lele eiloa latou o fakapili‵pili atu ki te lalolagi.


No human knows as much. 	 E seai se tino e iloa ne ia a mea kolā e iloa ne te Atua.


God authorized Jesus Christ to reinstitute His original standard of monogamy. 	 Ne talia ne te Atua ke toe fakamalosi aka ne Iesu Keliso a Tena fuafuaga i te kamataga ke tokotasi fua te avaga a se tino.


Journalists and researchers often use the word “Armageddon” to define catastrophes caused by humans. 	 E masani o fakaaoga ne tino tusi tala mo tino sukesuke ki mea a te pati Amaketo ke fakamatala mai i ei a matugā fakalavelave ‵lasi kolā ne fakamāfua aka ne tāgata.


19 The Mosaic Law reflected a “framework of the knowledge and of the truth” about Jehovah and his righteous principles. 	 19 Ne fakaasi mai i te Tulafono faka-Mose a “te fakavae o te poto mo te munatonu i te Tulafono” e uiga ki a Ieova mo ana akoakoga fakavae amio‵tonu.


Open Your Heart! 	 Fakaasi Atu Ou Lagonaga ‵Tonu ki Nisi Tino!


Never forget that Jesus Christ is still alive and active, ruling now as the enthroned King of God’s heavenly Kingdom. 	 Ke mo a ma puli i a koe me koi ola Iesu Keliso kae e gasuesue malosi a ia. Ko pule mai nei a ia e pelā me se Tupu telā ne fakasopo aka i te Malo faka-te-lagi o te Atua.


Jaime began to attend Christian meetings and was impressed by the love shown there. 	 Ne kamata o kau atu a Jaime ki fakatasiga Kelisiano kae ne ofo i te alofa telā ne fakaasi atu ne taina i konā.


19. (a) How does Daniel describe the sixth world power? (b) What will another article consider? 	 19. (a) Ne a muna a Tanielu e uiga ki te ono o malo pule o te lalolagi? (e) Ne a mea ka faipati ki ei a te suā mataupu?


Bans were imposed. 	 Ne fakatapu te ‵tou galuega.


According to Paul and earlier prophets, what will happen to death inherited from sinful Adam? 	 E pelā mo muna a Paulo mo nisi pelofeta mua, se a te mea telā ka tupu ki te mate telā ne fakasolo mai i te tagata agasala ko Atamu?


Trust in him completely, and get a firm hold on “the real life,” which is both sure and near.—1 Tim. 6:19. 	 Ke na talitonu katoatoa koe ki a ia, kae puke ‵mau ki te “ola tonu,” telā e mautinoa kae ko pili mai foki.—1 Timoteo 6:19.


Dad’s health deteriorated quickly, and he soon died. 	 Ne fanaifo loa te malosi o toku Tamana, e seki leva kae mate atu ei tou tagata.


Above all, the Bible teaches us that we can find real purpose in life by worshipping the true God, Jehovah. 	 E sili atu i ei, e akoako mai te Tusi Tapu me mafai eiloa o aoga tonu te olaga ki a tatou māfai e tapuaki atu tatou ki te Atua tonu, ko Ieova.


Jehovah’s Witnesses reached out to those in their communities, expressing sympathy for their great losses and offering words of comfort from the Bible. 	 Ne olo atu a Molimau a Ieova ki tino i olotou fa‵kai, ne fakaasi atu te lotou a‵lofa ona ko fakalavelave kolā ne ‵tupu ki a latou, kae ne fai atu i ei a pati fakamafanafana mai te Tusi Tapu.


After hearing others of the clergy speak against Jehovah’s Witnesses, a local pastor arranged to meet with the Witnesses the next time they visited the province. 	 I te taimi ne lagona ei ne se faifeau a nisi faifeau e fakamasei ne latou a Molimau a Ieova, ne fai ne ia se fakatokaga ke fetaui a ia mo Molimau māfai e toe āsi atu ki te lotou fa‵kai.


Jehovah wants us to be honest in our business dealings. 	 E manako Ieova ke fakamaoni tatou i ‵tou faifaiga i mea tau pisinisi.


(Hebrews 11:10) What a thrill faithful Job of old will have when he learns that his life course strengthened other servants of Jehovah who faced tests of their integrity! 	 (Epelu 11:10) Kae ka pefea te lasi o te fiafia o te tagata fakamaoni ko Iopu māfai ko iloa ne ia te fakamalosiga telā ne maua ne nisi tavini a Ieova kolā ne fe‵paki mo tofotofoga o te lotou fakamaoni ona ko tena fakamaoni!


“Any weapon . . . formed against you will have no success.”—ISAIAH 54:17. 	 “Ka seai eiloa se meatau e mafai o fakapakia ne ia a koe.”—ISAIA 54:17.


14 The watchman class has always performed its task with zeal and a strong desire to do what is right. 	 14 E fai faeloa ne te potukau e pelā me se leoleo a te lotou galuega mo te loto finafinau kae e ma‵nako malosi latou ke fai te mea tonu.


How is zealous Kingdom preaching a protection for us? 	 E puipui pefea tatou ne te talaiga o te Malo mo te loto finafinau?


What a protection such a mind-set is against irrational actions! 	 E fai eiloa a vaegā uiga penā e pelā me se puipuiga mai i faifaiga sē aogā!


If a teacher cares about what he teaches, his enthusiasm will be evident, exerting a powerful influence on those whom he teaches. 	 Kafai e atafai a te faiakoga ki mea e akoako atu ne ia, ka lavea atu tena loto finafinau, mai te fakamalosi atu ki tino kolā e akoako a ia ki ei.


• How can one cultivate the desire to serve others? 	 • E mafai pefea o fakamalosi aka ne se tino a te manakoga ke tavini atu ki nisi tino?


AS THE Bible book of Second Chronicles opens, Solomon is ruling as king over Israel. 	 I TE kamataga o te tusi i te Tusi Tapu ko te Lua Nofoaiga Tupu, a ko Solomona e pule atu e pelā me ko te tupu ki luga i Isalaelu.


The two apostles sought to secure a prominent position in the Kingdom. 	 Ne ‵sala a te avā apositolo ki se tulaga maluga i te Malo.


What role do sacrifices play in worship? 	 Se a te aogā o taulaga i te faiga o te tapuakiga?


On Nisan 11, he teaches in the temple, denounces the scribes and the Pharisees, and thereafter gives his disciples “the sign of [his] presence and of the conclusion of the system of things.” 	 I a Nisani 11, ne akoako atu a ia i te faletapu, taku fakamasei atu a faiakoga o te tulafono mo Falesaio, kae fakamuli ifo ne tuku atu ne ia ki ana soko te ‘fakailoga o tena toe fakatasi mai mo te gataga o te olaga masei tenei.’


In this, they are similar to faithful men of old—including Abraham—of whom it is said that “they were strangers and temporary residents in the land.” 	 E ‵pau latou mo tino fakamaoni i aso mua—e aofia i ei a Apelaamo—kolā ne ola e pelā me ne tino “fakaa‵lofa kae ne tino kolā e se ‵nofo tumau i te fenua tenā.”


In these ways, life then was much as it is today.—Genesis 4:20-22; Luke 17:26-28. 	 I te faiga o mea konei, ne tai ‵pau eiloa te olaga i aso konā mo aso nei.—Kenese 4:20-22; Luka 17:26-28.


All of it will be accomplished under the benevolent rule of Christ Jesus in Kingdom power. 	 A mea katoa ka fakataunu mai lalo i te pulega alofa kaimalie a Iesu Keliso i te malosi o te Malo.


Absalom was an exceptionally good-looking man. 	 A Apisaloma se tagata tino gali.


In the “Gospel of Judas,” Jesus laughs scornfully when his disciples display their lack of proper knowledge. 	 E fai mai te “Tusi a Iuta,” me ne kata fakatauemu a Iesu i te taimi ne fakaasi atu ei ne ana soko a te sē lava o te lotou iloa.


Paul’s use of these words can now be found easily at Romans 11:34 and 1 Corinthians 2:16. 	 A te fakaaogaga ne Paulo o pati konei ko faigofie nei o maua i te Loma 11:34 mo te 1 Kolinito 2:16.


What can be done to bring comfort to survivors? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o fai ke fakamafanafana atu ki tino kolā e ‵sao i ei?


Paul pointed out that by means of God’s spirit and the ransom sacrifice of his Son, God has accomplished something that the Mosaic Law could not. 	 Ne fai mai a Paulo me e auala i te agaga o te Atua mo te taulaga togiola a tena Tama, ne fakataunu ei ne te Atua te mea telā ne seki mafai ne te Tulafono a Mose o fai.


A solid record for the right of Jehovah’s Witnesses to enjoy freedom of worship was established. 	 Ne fakamautinoa aka ei te saolotoga mō Molimau a Ieova ke mafai o fai a olotou tapuakiga.


Depending on the condition of the patient, physicians might prescribe red cells, white cells, platelets, or plasma. 	 E ‵tusa mo te tulaga o te masaki, e mafai o fakaaogā ne tokita se vaega e tasi mai vaega konā.


He publicly declared that Jesus was the Messiah. 	 Ne fakailoa atu ne ia ki tino me i a Iesu ko te Mesia.


Economic uncertainties have moved many to concentrate on their job and finances or have influenced decisions about the type and amount of education to seek. 	 Ona ko fakalavelave i mea tau tupe, ko oti ne fakaiku aka ne tino e tokouke ke ‵saga atu latou ki olotou galuega mo mea tau tupe, e pelā foki mo te mauaga o akoakoga ma‵luga.


Because grasping such spiritual truth is a matter of privilege; not everyone receives it. 	 Me i te mauaga o te munatonu faka-te-agaga tenā se tauliaga tāua ‵ki; e se ko tino katoa e maua ne latou.


Do you speak truth when applying for a job? 	 E mata, e fakaasi atu ne koe a te mea tonu māfai e fakamolemole atu koe ke maua sau galuega?


First, it is Scriptural for “the faithful and discreet slave” through its Governing Body to appoint men to positions of responsibility, and some men are appointed to exercise authority over other appointed men. 	 Muamua la, e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu me e ‵tau o filifili aka ne “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto” e auala i tena Potukau Pule a tāgata ke fai a tiute taulia, kae ne fili aka a nisi o latou ke fai te takitakiga ki luga i nisi tāgata filifilia.


“I work as an executive assistant at an international bank. 	 “Ne galue au e pelā me se tokolua pule i se page a te atufenua.


Reflecting on some of the outstanding blessings we enjoy as a result of being taught by Jehovah will help us to maintain our appreciation for the good news and to be zealous in sharing it with others. 	 A te mafau‵fau ki nisi fakamanuiaga ‵gali e maua ne tatou ona ko akoakoga a Ieova ka fesoasoani mai ke tumau te ‵tou fia‵fia ki te tala ‵lei kae loto finafinau i te talai atu ki nisi tino.


How would Moses respond? 	 Ne tali atu pefea a Mose?


Regarding governments, the apostle Paul wrote: “Let every soul be in subjection to the superior authorities . . . He who opposes the authority has taken a stand against the arrangement of God; those who have taken a stand against it will receive judgment to themselves.”—Romans 13:1, 2. 	 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Paulo e uiga ki malo, penei: “A tino katoa e ‵tau o faka‵logo ki pule o te malo . . . ko te tino tela e ‵teke ki pule e ‵teke foki ki te mea ne filifili ne te Atua, ka ko latou foki kola e ‵teke, ka i luga i a latou te fakamasinoga.”—Loma 13:1, 2.


Before his death, Jesus promised that “the faithful and discreet slave” would provide Jesus’ followers with spiritual “food at the proper time.” 	 Mai mua o tena mate, ne folafola mai ne Iesu me ka tuku mai ne “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto” a “meakai [faka-te-agaga] i te taimi tonu” ki ana soko.


We can look forward to the time when we will be fully cured of sin. 	 E mafai o ‵kilo atu tatou ki te taimi telā ka mafai ei o faka‵lei katoatoa tatou mai i te agasala.


(Matthew 22:37; Mark 12:30) As we have seen in the preceding article, love of God involves obeying him and keeping his commandments in response to the love he has shown us. 	 (Mataio 22:37; Maleko 12:30) E pelā mo te mea ne lavea atu ne tatou i te mataupu muamua, e aofia i te alofa ki te Atua a te fakalogo mo te tausiga o ana fakatonuga ona ko te alofa telā ne fakaasi mai ne ia.


Do you, like Joseph, put spiritual interests first in your life when you discern what God’s will is for us today? (1 Timothy 2:4, 5) Do you willingly obey God’s voice as expressed in the Word of God, thereby showing Josephlike submission? 	 E pelā mo Iosefa, e mata, e fakamuamua ne koe a mea faka-te-agaga i tou olaga māfai ko maina koe i mea e loto ki ei te Atua ke fai ne tatou i aso nei? (1 Timoteo 2:4, 5) E mata, e loto fiafia koe o fakalogo ki te leo o te Atua e pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i tena Muna e uiga ki te fakalogo o Iosefa?


15, 16. (a) When showing honor, whom should we not overlook, and why? (b) What may reveal that we have heartfelt respect for all our brothers and sisters? 	 15, 16. (a) Kafai e fakaasi atu ne tatou a te āva, ko oi e se ‵tau o puli i a tatou, kae kaia? (e) Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i ei me e maua ne tatou te āva tonu ki ‵tou taina mo tuagane?


Accordingly, helpful actions are as appropriate now as they were for Christians living back then. 	 Tela la, e ‵pau eiloa te aoga o faifaiga ke fesoasoani atu ki tino i aso nei mo Kelisiano i aso mua.


What benefits will be reaped if we refrain from getting even? 	 Ne a mea aogā e maua māfai e ‵kalo keatea tatou mai i te taui ma sui?


What must we do to gain and maintain a righteous standing with God? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ko te mea ke maua kae fakatumau foki ne tatou se tulaga amiotonu i mua o te Atua?


Jehovah has provided the ransom sacrifice, making it possible for us to have a joyful life. 	 Ne tuku mai ne Ieova te taulaga togiola, ko te mea ke mafai o maua ne tatou se olaga fiafia.


Loyalty—Matthew 4:1-11; 28:20; Mark 11:15-18. 	 Alofa fakamaoni—Mataio 4:1-11; 28:20; Maleko 11:15-18.


HOW would you answer that question? 	 KA TALI mai pefea ne koe a te fesili tenā?


Trodden down and hard soil can become soft and productive if it is plowed up and the flow of traffic over it is diverted. 	 E mafai o toe ola ‵lei se laukele makeke telā e lakalaka faeloa ne tino māfai e fakamalū io me e taofi aka te sa‵sale atu o tino i ei.


It moves us to avoid loving the world and its ungodly ways. 	 E fakamalosi mai ki a tatou ke ‵kalo keatea mai te a‵lofa ki te lalolagi mo ana auala sē amio atua.


13 How can we personally live up to our unique name? 	 13 E mafai pefea o ola tatou e ‵tusa mo te tu ‵kese o ‵tou igoa?


(John 13:34, 35) That quality is part of the fruitage of God’s spirit. 	 (Ioane 13:34, 35) A te uiga tenā se vaega o fuataga o te agaga o te Atua.


Therefore, the word “Har–Magedon,” or “Armageddon,” has great symbolic significance. 	 Tela la, e lasi ‵ki eiloa a te fakauigaga o te pati “Amaketo.”


How did God view Elisha’s request for two parts of Elijah’s spirit? 	 Ne kilo atu pefea te Atua ki te fakamolemole a Elisaia ki vaega e lua o te ‵mana o Elia?


The person who is modest has a sober estimate of his abilities and worth and is free of conceit or vanity. 	 A te tino telā e agamalū e iloa ‵lei ne ia a mea kolā e mafai ne ia o fai penā foki loa mo tena aogā kae e se fakamatamata io me e fai ana amioga fia lavea.


But the contrary is true. 	 Kae e se penā loa.


What insight led to a clearer understanding of Jesus’ prophecy about the last days? 	 Se a te sukesukega ‵loto ne fesoasoani mai ke malamalama malosi atu tatou i te valoaga a Iesu e uiga ki aso fakaoti?


DO NOT TRY TO “AROUSE LOVE IN ME” 	 KE MO A E “FAKAOSO NE KOUTOU TE ALOFA FAKAFAMAU I A AU”


Having a positive attitude will help us to be zealous and enthusiastic for the ministry. 	 A te mauaga o se kilokiloga ‵lei ka fesoasoani mai ke loto finafinau kae fia‵fia tatou ki te galuega talai.


Many face family opposition. 	 E fe‵paki a tino e tokouke mo ‵tekemaiga mai i kāiga.


[It] does not look for its own interests, does not become provoked. It does not keep account of the injury. . . . It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” (1 Corinthians 13:4-7) Clearly, genuine love makes allowances for human frailties. 	 E fakamatala mai ne Paulo a te alofa faka-Kelisiano tenā i ana pati: “A te alofa, e kufaki kae kaimalie; . . . e se ‵sala ana mea i a ia eiloa; e se kaitaua io me e fakamasausau ne ia a mea ‵se a se tino; . . . e fakamalosi ne ia mea katoa, e talitonu ki mea katoa, e fakamoemoe ki mea katoa, e kufaki ki mea katoa.” (1 Kolinito 13:4-7) E manino ‵lei me i te alofa tonu e se saga malosi ki vāivāiga o tino.


14 People afflicted with leprosy in ancient times often experienced a heartbreakingly slow death. 	 14 Ne loto māfatia malosi a tino kolā e poko ne te lepela i aso mua ona ko te mea e tamate malielie latou ne te masaki tenā.


4 Let us take a brief look at the contents of the book of Micah. In Mic chapter 1, Jehovah exposes the revolt of Israel and Judah. 	 I te mataupu muamua, e fakaasi faka‵sau mai i ei ne Ieova a te ‵teke atu o tino Isalaelu mo Iuta.


33:23, 24—What are “the two families” spoken of here? 	 33:23, 24—Ko oi “te avā kāiga” e fakasino atu ki ei i konei?


Why is it important to learn to use “the sword of the spirit” well? 	 Kaia e tāua ei ke fakamasani tatou o fakaaoga faka‵lei a te ‘pelu o te agaga’?


Gary has had two hip replacements, the first in 1999 and the second in 2008, but Louise’s health problems were much more serious. 	 E lua taimi ne fai ei a te tipitipiga ki te tega o Gary, a te taimi muamua ko te 1999 kae ko te lua o taimi ko te 2008, kae masei atu la a te masaki o Louise.


For as the heavens are higher than the earth, his loving-kindness is superior toward those fearing him. 	 E pelā mo te maluga o te lagi mai te lalolagi, e penā eiloa te lasi o tena alofa ki tino kolā e ma‵taku ki a ia.


Like a child with a father he slaved with me in furtherance of the good news.” 	 I te ga‵lue fakatasi o maua i te tala ‵lei, e pelā eiloa mo se tamana mo tena tama.”


• What kind of giver does Jehovah love? 	 • Se a te vaegā tino fai meaalofa e fiafia ki ei a Ieova?


And these words that I am commanding you today must prove to be on your heart; and you must inculcate them in your son and speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up.” 	 Akoako atu a tulafono kona ki otou tamaliki. Kafai e nofo koutou i otou fale, sa puli o fakamasausau faeloa a tulafono kona, pela foki manafai e olo koutou ki se koga, io me manava koutou, pela foki i taimi e galue ei koutou.”


So he “labored in excess” of all the other apostles. 	 Tela la, ne “galue malosi atu” a ia i nisi apositolo katoa.


What sworn promise did Jehovah make concerning the promised Seed, and how do we benefit from it? 	 Se a te tautoga ne fai ne Ieova e uiga ki te Fanau ne folafola mai, kae aoga pefea ki a tatou?


Asa relied on Jehovah when a million Ethiopians came against Judah; yet, he failed to do so when Baasha the king of Israel began to fortify Ramah, a city bordering Asa’s domain. 	 Ne fakalagolago a Asa ki a Ieova i te taimi ne taua atu ei te toko miliona tino Aitiope, kae ne fakatamala a ia o fai penā i te taimi ne kamata a Paasa te tupu o Isalaelu o faite a Lama, se fakai e tuakoi ki te koga e pule atu ki ei a Asa.


Marco, quoted in an earlier article, saw the Trinity as a barrier. 	 A Marco, telā ne taku atu i te mataupu muamua, ne kilo atu a ia ki te Tolutasi e pelā me se ‵pui.


(Matt. 24:2) Later, Emperor Julian planned to rebuild the temple. 	 (Mata. 24:2) Fakamuli ifo, ne palani a te emupela ko Julian ke toe faite a te faletapu.


14 As we engage others in upbuilding conversation, we contribute to their spirituality and emotional well-being. 	 14 I te taimi e aofia ei tatou i sau‵talaga fakamalosi loto, e fesoasoani atu tatou ki te atiakaga o latou i te feitu faka-te-agaga mo te feitu tau lagonaga.


Each person with such feelings has his own reasons for doubting whether prayers are answered. 	 E tofu eiloa a tino taki tokotasi kolā e ‵nofo mo vaegā lagonaga penā mo pogai e fakalotolotolua ei me e tali mai a ‵talo me ikai.


In Habakkuk’s time, Jehoiakim succeeded good King Josiah, and wickedness again flourished in Judah. 	 I aso o Sapakuka, ne sui ne Ieoiakimo a te tupu ‵lei ko Iosia, kae ne toe ‵tupu malosi aka a amioga ma‵sei i Iuta.


(Genesis 2:16, 17) Yes, humans need to look to their Creator for the knowledge of good and bad. 	 (Kenese 2: 16, 17) E tonu, e ‵tau o fakalago‵lago a tagata ki te Atua ke maua ne latou a te iloaga o te ‵lei mo te masei.


Gath 	 Kata


(Revelation 3:14) Being a perfect man, he never lied, never misrepresented the truth in any way. 	 (Fakaasiga 3:14) Ona ko ia se tino ‵lei katoatoa, ne seki loi aka eiloa a ia, kae ne seki fakamatala ‵se atu foki eiloa ne ia a te munatonu i so se auala.


Now he makes his way up to Jerusalem. 	 Ne fanatu a ia i tena auala ki Ielusalema.


How, though, can we take our own stand on the issue? 	 Kae e mafai la pefea o fai ‵tou fakaikuga e uiga ki te kinauga tenei?


How can we show that we are “putting up with one another in love”? 	 E fakaasi atu pefea ne tatou me i a tatou e ‘fakatau fa‵ki i ‵tou mea ‵se i te alofa’?


The Philistines began to envy him. 	 Ne kamata o loto ma‵sei a te kau Filisitia ki a ia.


Not that it was unusual for strange men to come to her door, but these two wanted only lodging—not the services of a prostitute. 	 E se fai loa pelā me e fou a te olo atu o tino fakaatea ki tena fale, kae ko lāua konei ne ma‵nako fua ki se koga ke ‵moe i ei—kae e se ko te ma‵nako ki se fafine talitagata.


It teaches us how to curb a selfish appetite by keeping our eye simple, focused on the more important things, spiritual riches. 	 E akoako mai i ei ke taofiofi aka te kaimanako mai te fakafaigofiega o ‵tou olaga, kae ke ‵saga tonu atu faeloa ki mea e sili atu i te tāua, ko koloa faka-te-agaga.


(Ps. 26:4) “He that is walking with wise persons will become wise, but he that is having dealings with the stupid ones will fare badly.” 	 E fai mai te Salamo 26:4 penei: “Au se fai takaga ki tino e seai ne aoga; au se kau foki ki tino amio ‵pelo.” I te Faataoto 13:20 e fai‵tau tatou penei: “Kauga ki tino poto kae ka poto foki koe.


The prophet Jeremiah wrote concerning Israel: “We ourselves have transgressed . . . You have blocked approach to yourself with a cloud mass, that prayer may not pass through.” 	 Ne tusi mai te pelofeta ko Ielemia e uiga ki tino Isalaelu: “A matou ne agasala . . . a tou alofa ko pono ne tou kaitaua, ne te kaumana o te kaitaua telā ko tō matolu ko se ulu i ei omotou talosaga.”


The same is true of Hebrew and Greek, the languages that most of the Bible was written in. 	 Tenā eiloa te mea ne tupu ki te ‵gana Epelu mo te ‵gana Eleni, ko ‵gana kolā ne fakaaoga i te tusiga o te Tusi Tapu.


The true God “felt regret over,” or changed his mind about, the calamity that he had spoken of, and he “did not cause it.” 	 Ne ‘‵fuli a mafaufauga’ o te Atua tonu e uiga ki te malaia telā ne mafaufau a ia ki ei, kae ne “seki fakasala ei ne ia” latou.


Yes, Sarah communicated how she felt in a straightforward manner. 	 E tonu, ne fakaasi atu ne Sala ana lagonaga katoa mai te fesokotaki ‵tonu atu.


Young ones, have the taunts of your peers caused you to feel discouraged? 	 Talavou, e mata ko oti ne fakavāivāi atu ki a koutou a pati fakaitaita a otou taugasoa?


“Seasons of refreshing” come from Jehovah when sinners sincerely repent.—Read Acts 3:19. 	 Kafai a tino agasala e sala‵mo tonu ki olotou agasala, ka tuku atu ne Ieova ki a latou a te “malosi fou,” io me fesoasoani atu ki a latou ke maua se loto lagona ‵ma.—Faitau te Galuega 3:19.


Yet, he did not get involved in fights, but “he let himself be afflicted,” just as was foretold. 	 Kae ne seki aofia a ia i taua, kae “ne fakasauagina a ia,” e pelā loa mo te mea ne ‵valo mai ne ia.


Through the prophet Nathan, Jehovah had told David: “Your house and your kingdom will certainly be steadfast to time indefinite before you; your very throne will become one firmly established to time indefinite.” (2 Samuel 7:4, 16) Jehovah stated concerning David: “I shall certainly set up his seed forever and his throne as the days of heaven. 	 E auala i te pelofeta ko Natano, ne fai atu a Ieova ki a Tavita: “A tou gafa ka ola faeloa, ka ko tou malo ka fai ne au ke tumau ki te se gata mai. A te fakasologa o tupu ka tumau eiloa i tou gafa.” (2 Samuelu 7:4, 16) Ne fai mai a Ieova e uiga ki a Tavita: “Ka fai faeloa mo tupu, te tino telā e tupu mai i a ia; a tena malo e tumau pelā mo te lagi.


You decide.” 	 I a koe loa te filifiliga?”


(Read Ecclesiastes 11:4-6.) 	 (Faitau te Failauga 11:4-6.)


The emphasis is on “the desire of the eyes” so that you and others will pursue material gain.—1 John 2:15-17. 	 E fakatāua malosi i ei a “mea e matea ne tino” ko te mea ke taumafai malosi latou e pelā foki mo nisi tino ke ‵sala atu faeloa ki kope faka-te-foitino.—1 Ioane 2:15-17.


Jehovah uses the Kingdom to sanctify his name and vindicate his sovereignty. 	 E fakaaogā ne Ieova te Malo ke faka‵malu ei tena igoa kae ke taku ‵lei ei tena pulega.


Aware that ‘the substance of God’s word is truth’ and that we cannot direct our own steps independently, we gladly accept divine direction.—Psalm 119:160; Jeremiah 10:23. 	 Ona ko te ‵tou iloa me i te ‘kano tonu o te muna a te Atua ko te munatonu’ kae e se mafai o takitaki ne tatou a tatou eiloa, e talia eiloa ne tatou mo te fiafia lasi ke takitaki tatou ne te Atua.—Salamo 119:160; Ielemia 10:23.


8 Correction or discipline often comes in the form of criticism. 	 8 A te fakatonutonu io me ko te polopoloki e fai faeloa pelā me ne fakamaseiga.


Thus, Christians are urged to marry “only in the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 7:39) Under the Christian system of things, a believer is not “cut off” for marrying an unbeliever. 	 Tela la, e fakamalosigina a Kelisiano ke a‵vaga fua ki ‘se tino Kelisiano.’ (1 Kolinito 7:39) Mai lalo i te fakatokaga faka-Kelisiano, e se “ave keatea” se tino talitonu māfai e avaga ki se tino sē talitonu.


Bear in mind Paul’s inspired words to the congregation in Corinth concerning the miraculous gifts of the spirit in his day: “Now there are varieties of gifts, but there is the same spirit; and there are varieties of ministries, and yet there is the same Lord; and there are varieties of operations, and yet it is the same God who performs all the operations in all persons.” (1 Cor. 12:4-6, 11) Yes, holy spirit can operate in different ways on different servants of God for a purpose. 	 E uke vaegā auala e tavini atu ei ka ko te Aliki eiloa e tasi e tavini atu tatou ki ei. E uke vaegā galuega, ka ko te Atua eiloa e tasi ne aumai ne ia te malosi mō fai a galuega konā.” (1 Kolinito 12:4-6, 11) Ao, e mafai o galue te agaga tapu i auala kese‵kese i tavini kese‵kese a te Atua mō se pogai.


(Acts 5:40, 41) To understand how this is possible, consider first what joy is. 	 (Galuega 5:40, 41) Ke malamalama tatou me e mafai pefea o tumau tatou i te fiafia, ke mafaufau muamua tatou ki te uiga o te fiafia.


The lies they tell about others are like a serpent’s venom. 	 A tala ‵loi kolā e fai atu ne latou e uiga ki nisi tino e fai pelā mo te poisini mai i te gata.


And even though conventional wisdom cautions that money does not ensure happiness, 47 percent of those questioned were convinced that it does. 	 Kae ui eiloa ko iloa ne te tokoukega o tino me e se maua te fiafia e auala i tupe, e 47 pasene ne tali‵tonu me e fai eiloa penā.


18 Surely, all of Jehovah’s faithful servants long for the day when tiredness and discouragement will be gone, when all alive will enjoy “youthful vigor.” 	 18 E tonu, e ‵nofo fakatalitali eiloa a tavini fakamaoni a Ieova mō te aso telā ka ‵galo atu ei te fi‵ta mo te loto vāivāi, māfai ko ‘toe tupu ‵lei olotou foitino kae malosi foki a tino katoa.’


For example, after a hard day’s work and a big evening meal, would you feel like studying, especially if you are reclining in your favorite easy chair in front of the TV? 	 E mata, e manako koe o fai au sukesukega māfai ko fatoā malōlō mai koe i te galuega kae ko oti foki koe ne kai faka‵lei, maise loa māfai e sagasaga atu koe i luga i se nofoga telā ko logotonu aka loa i mua o te TV?


For example, it proved its power by winning World War I. During World War II, the ironlike power of the seventh head was also evident.* After that war, the seventh head at times still displayed ironlike characteristics. 	 I te Taua i te Lua a te Lalolagi ne lavea atu foki a te malosi o te fitu o ulu e pelā me se fiti.* Mai tua o te taua, ne tumau eiloa te fakaasi mai ne te fitu o ulu a tena malosi e pelā me se fiti i nisi taimi.


As a result, we are subject to sickness, old age, and death. 	 Ne iku atu ei ki te mauaga ne tatou o masaki, te olaga matua, mo te mate.


Further, Paul and the others would have spoken falsely not only about the resurrection of Jesus but also about the one whom they said resurrected him, Jehovah God. 	 E se gata i ei, e se fai‵pati fakaloiloi fua a Paulo mo nisi tino e uiga ki te toetu o Iesu kae e uiga foki ki te tino telā ne fakatu aka ne ia a ia, ko Ieova te Atua.


“On account of these,” said the apostle Peter, “the way of the truth will be spoken of abusively.” (2 Peter 2:1, 2) Jesus Christ said that these ones were “workers of lawlessness” who would be clearly identified by their evil actions. 	 Kae ne fai mai te apositolo ko Petelu penei: “Mai luga i olotou faiga kona ko faifai muna ei a tino e uiga ki te Ala tonu.” (2 Petelu 2:1, 2) Ne fai mai a Iesu me i tino konei ne “tino amio ma‵sei” kolā ka mafai o laveagofie atu mai olotou fua.


What a powerful tool! 	 Ko tafaga la te malosi o te mea faigaluega tenei!


“Whenever I see pictures of united families doing things together, I think to myself, ‘I wish I had enjoyed that when I was a young girl,’” confesses Melissa.* Perhaps you feel the same way. 	 Ne fakaasi ‵tonu mai ne Melissa,* “I so se taimi e lavea ne au a ata o se kāiga fiafia e fai mea fakatasi, e mafaufau ifo au, ‘I aku muna loa me ne fiafia au penā i te taimi koi foliki ei au.’”


19. Why may more than one plate and one cup be used in the observance of the Lord’s Evening Meal? 	 19 I te taimi ne kamata ei ne Iesu te Fakamanatuga, ne ‵kami ne ia ana soko fakamaoni ke inu mai te ipu eiloa e tasi.


People are selfish, there is little natural affection, and encouragement is scarce. 	 A tino e ma‵natu fakapito, e galo te alofa masani, kae ko mauagatā ‵ki o maua a pati fakamalosi.


Why is it vital that we comply with Ephesians 4:26, 27? 	 Kaia e tāua ei ke faka‵logo tatou ki pati i te Efeso 4:26, 27?


The repeated use of the expression “immediately” lends a sense of urgency to the account.—Mark 1:10, 12. 	 A te fakaaogāga faeloa o te tugāpati “i konā eiloa” e fakaasi mai i ei te tāua o te faiga o te galuega ke vave.—Maleko 1:10, 12.


(Exodus 33:20) However, in some reported cases, Jehovah gave selected men a vision of heaven. 	 (Esoto 33:20) E ui i ei, ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki tāgata kolā ne filifiligina se fakaasiga e uiga ki te lagi.


That special observance is closely connected to Genesis 3:15 and the coming of the Messiah. 	 Kae fetaui ‵lei eiloa a te aso fakamanatu tenā mo te Kenese 3:15 penā foki te ‵toe foki mai o te Mesia.


Make Spiritual Progress by Following Paul’s Example 	 Ke Gasolo ki Mua i te Munatonu Mai te Tautali i te Fakaakoakoga a Paulo


If he shows interest in the message, they may present Bible-based literature and offer a free home Bible study. 	 Kafai e fiafia te tino ki te fekau tenā, e mafai o tuku atu ne laua ne tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu kae ofo atu ke fai se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu sē ‵togi.


What did he do? He trusted in Jehovah’s mercy and forgiveness. 	 Se a te mea ne fai ne ia?, Ne talitonu katoatoa a ia ki te lasi o te alofa mo te loto fakamagalo o Ieova.


They have access to the Bible. 	 E maua ne latou a te Tusi Tapu.


Again and again, however, Jehovah proved to be “a God of acts of forgiveness, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abundant in loving-kindness.” 	 A ia “ko te Atua e loto fakamagalo; a koe e alofa, kae fui kaitaua. A tou alofa e tafasili i te lasi.”


How can we be helped to keep walking with God? 	 E mafai pefea o fesoasoani mai ke tumau tatou i te sa‵sale fakatasi mo te Atua?


(Jas. 3:2) Yet, that does not stop us from speaking. 	 (Iako. 3:2) Kae e se taofi aka tatou ne te mea tenā ke se toe fai‵pati.


What Our Deliverance Cost Jehovah 	 Mea Faiga‵ta ne Fe‵paki mo Ieova i te ‵Tou Faka‵saoga


So, too, just knowing that Satan wants you to believe the lie that Jehovah does not love you can in itself be a powerful help. 	 Tela la, a te iloaga me e manako a Satani ke talitonu koe me e se alofa a Ieova ki a koe, e mafai o fai mo fai se fesoasoani lasi ‵ki.


(Gen. 12:10; 14:14-16) How were they able to do this? 	 (Kenese 12:10; 14:14-16) Ne mafai pefea o fai ne lāua te mea tenei?


He gives no explanation for Job’s suffering. 	 E seai eiloa se fakamatalaga ne fai atu ne ia e uiga ki logo‵maega o Iopu.


(Zephaniah 2:3) The Hebrew expression for “meekness” denotes a disposition that enables a person to endure injury patiently, without irritation and without retaliation. 	 (Sefanaia 2:3) A te pati Epelu mō te “loto malalo” e fakauiga ki se tulaga telā e mafai ei ne se tino o kufaki se pakiaga, e aunoa mo te kaitaua mo te taui ma sui.


With eager anticipation they joyfully await the time when they will welcome back billions from the dead, including their dead loved ones. 	 E olioli eiloa latou mo te fiafia ke na oko mai te taimi telā ka toe fetaui latou mo te fia piliona o tino ‵mate, e aofia i ei ko olotou tino pele kolā ko ‵mate.


Zechariah faithfully carried out his priestly duties, and both of them kept God’s Law to the best of their ability. 	 Ne fai eiloa ne Sakalia mo te fakamaoni ana tiute fakafaitaulaga, kae ne tausi eiloa ne lāua tokolua a te Tulafono a te Atua ki te ‵toe mea e mafai ne lāua o fai.


What dissuades many from giving God the credit he deserves as the Creator? 	 Ne a mea e faka‵tuka atu ki tino e tokouke ke sē tuku atu ki te Atua a tavaega kolā e ‵tau o maua ne ia e pelā me ko te Mafuaga?


He asks: ‘What does the Bible say?’ 	 Ne fesili mai a ia: ‘Ne a pati a te Tusi Tapu?’


(Galatians 5:26; 6:10) Granted, it is not wrong for the bride and groom to know who gave a certain gift. 	 (Kalatia 5:26, NW; 6:10) E se se mea masei ke iloa ne te tagata mo te fafine fakaipoipo a tino kolā ne fai meaalofa.


Jehovah created his only-begotten Son and then, using his Son as “a master worker,” made the universe. 	 Ne faite ne Ieova tena Tama fuatasi kae ne fakaaoga ne ia tena Tama “e pelā me se tagata poto i te fakatutu,” i te faitega o te lagi mo te lalolagi kātoa.


For some three years, the small group of courageous brothers went to the mountains each week. 	 E nofo ki se tolu tausaga ne olo sāle ei a te potukau foliki o taina loto ma‵losi ki mauga i vaiaso takitasi.


BE WISE—ALWAYS LISTEN TO JEHOVAH 	 KE POTO—FAKALOGO FAELOA KI A IEOVA


[Picture on page 24] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 10]


4 The six cities of refuge were easy to access. 	 4 Ne faigofie te auala ki fa‵kai faka‵lafi e ono.


Because of a past failing on Moses’ part, Jehovah determined that Moses would not lead Israel across the Jordan. 	 Ona ko te mea ‵se telā ne fai ne Mose, ne fakaiku aka ne Ieova ke sē ‵taki atu ne Mose a tino Isalaelu ki te fenua o te folafolaga.


In the meantime, the world spends billions on prolonging life and reducing the risk of illness and disability. 	 Kae e fakamāumāu faeloa ne te lalolagi i aso nei a te fia piliona tālā i te taumafaiga ke fakaleva atu a olaga o tino kae ke fakafeoloolo aka i ei te fakama‵taku o masaki mo pa‵kiaga.


However, with his wife’s full knowledge, he pretended that he had donated the entire proceeds. 	 Kae ne iloa foki ne tena avaga i tou tagata ne fakaloiloi atu me ne tuku fakameaalofa atu ne ia a tupe katoa.


In addition, walking with God is the most beneficial course possible. 	 E se gata i ei, a te sa‵sale fakatasi mo te Atua ko te ‵toe auala aogā eiloa.


The prophet Amos declared: “The Sovereign Lord Jehovah will not do a thing unless he has revealed his confidential matter to his servants the prophets.”—Amos 3:7. 	 Ne folafola mai te pelofeta ko Amosa: “E se mafai lele o fai ne te Aliki Sili se mea kae seki fakaasi mai tena fuafuaga ki ana tavini ko pelofeta.”—Amosa 3:7.


How, then, can you break the ice? 	 E mafai la pefea o fesoasoani atu koe ki ei?


What indicates that the end of false religion will take place swiftly? 	 Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i ei me e vave fua te fakaseaiga o lotu ‵se?


(John 17:3) Millions have found this knowledge in God’s Word, the Bible. 	 (Ioane 17:3) Ko oti ne maua ne te fia miliona o tino a te iloaga tenā mai i te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu.


No. 6 Love—A Precious Quality, Aug. 	 Alofa—Se Uiga Tāua, Aoku.


But are such matters really trivial? 	 Kae e mata, e se tāua a vaegā mataupu penā?


Instead of safeguarding the heart, they are poisoning it with vivid images that may take years to fade from memory. 	 I lō te puipui atu ki ei, e fakapoisini ne latou te loto ki ata kolā e mafai o ‵piki ‵mau i te mafaufau i te fia o tausaga mai tua ifo i ei.


Like a criminal boss, the Devil conceals his identity in order to achieve his objective. 	 E pelā mo te pule o se potukau ma‵sei, e ‵funa ne te Tiapolo a ia ko te mea ke fakataunu ei tena manakoga.


God foretold that a “seed”—a special individual—would ultimately destroy Satan and undo all the suffering that Satan, Adam, and Eve had caused. 	 Ne ‵valo mai ne te Atua me e isi se “fanau”—se tino fakapito—ka fakaseai fakamuli ne ia a Satani kae toe faka‵lei aka a logo‵maega kolā ne māfua mai i a Satani, Atamu, mo Eva.


(1 Chron. 29:23) However, Jehovah also promised that a descendant of King David, one who had “the legal right,” would come and reclaim that authority.—Ezek. 21:25-27. 	 (1 Nofoaiga Tupu 29:23) Kae ne tauto mai foki a Ieova me ka isi se tino e vau mai te gafa o te tupu ko Tavita telā e isi sena “saolotoga i te tulafono” ke pule e pelā me se tupu e sui ei a Ieova.—Esekielu 21:25-27.


Yes, Saul faced a test of loyalties, as have many in our time. 	 E tonu, ne tofotofogina te fakamaoni o Saulo e pelā mo tino e tokouke i ‵tou aso nei.


(Isaiah 55:9) Thus, rather than relying on so-called common sense or good feelings, we are admonished: “Keep on making sure of what is acceptable to the Lord.”—Ephesians 5:10. 13. 	 (Isaia 55:9) Tela la, i lō te fakalagolago atu ki ‵tou mafaufauga totino io me ko ‵tou lagonaga, e polopoloki mai penei ki a tatou: “Taumafai o tauloto ki mea kola e fiafia ki ei te Aliki.”—Efeso 5:10.


How, then, can stories like this be explained? 	 E mafai la pefea o maina tatou i vaegā tala penei?


We also do good when we use our resources to maintain the Kingdom Hall and when we help to take proper care of it. 	 E fakaasi atu foki ne tatou a uiga ‵lei māfai e fakaaogā ne tatou ‵tou sene totino ki te tausiga o te Kingdom Hall mo te fakatau fesoasoani o tausi faka‵lei ki ei.


Why do we draw that conclusion? 	 Kaia e fai atu ei tatou penā?


She says, “After praying to Jehovah, I declined the scholarship and began serving as a regular pioneer.” 	 E fai mai tou fafine, “Mai tua o aku ‵talo ki a Ieova, ne seki talia ei ne au a te avanoaga tenā kae ne kamata au o tavini atu e pelā me se paenia tumau.”


Why should we continue to reflect on our being known by God? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o mafau‵fau faeloa tatou ki te ‵tou vā fakataugasoa mo Ieova?


By means of that illustration, Jesus encouraged his disciples to “keep bearing much fruit”—to endure in preaching the Kingdom message.—John 15:8. 	 E auala i te tala fakatusa tenā, ne fakamalosi ne Iesu ana soko ke “‵fua malosi mai faeloa”—ke kufaki i te talaiatuga o te fekau o te Malo.—Ioa. 15:8.


We will consider the Bible’s answers to these and related questions in this and the following article. 	 Ka sau‵tala tatou ki tali mai te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki mea konei mo nisi fesili aka i te mataupu tenei mo te suā mataupu.


The midweek meeting educates us for the ministry. 	 E akoako tatou ki te faiga o te galuega talai ne te fakatasiga i te galoto o te vaiaso.


Personal fulfillment, satisfaction in love, and the raising of children are among the most popular themes. 	 A te fakataunuga o manakoga totino o te tino, ikuga fakamalie loto o te alofa, mo te auala e puti aka ei a tama‵liki e aofia i toe mataupu lauiloa masani.


What favoritism! 	 Tapa la ki te fāpito!


The Gift of the Field Ministry 	 Te Meaalofa o te Galuega Talai


What have you observed about people who faithfully serve Jehovah? 	 Ne a mea ko oti ne lavea ne koe e uiga ki tino kolā e tavini atu mo te fakamaoni ki a Ieova?


Noah got it right the first time. 	 Ne tonu eiloa te mea ne fai ne Noa i te taimi muamua.


If we hope to recover fully, we must do what the doctor tells us to do. 	 Kafai e ma‵nako tatou ke faka‵lei katoatoa tatou, e ‵tau o fai ne tatou a mea kolā e fai mai ne te tokita ke fai.


No, for the psalmist appeals to them with these words: “Now, O kings, exercise insight; let yourselves be corrected, O judges of the earth.” 	 Ikai, me ne fakamolemole atu te faisalamo ki a latou i pati konei: “Faka‵logo mai ki a au, a koutou tupu; faka‵logo mai ki a au, a koutou tino pule o te lalolagi.”


Jehovah’s Witnesses would be pleased to assist you in learning more about Jesus Christ, the “only-begotten Son” of God, through whom we may receive the gift of “everlasting life.”—John 3:16. 	 E fia‵fia a Molimau a Ieova ke fesoasoani atu ki a koe i te taulotoga o mea e uke e uiga ki a Iesu Keliso, te “Tama e tokotasi” a te Atua, telā ne mafai ei o maua ne tatou a te meaalofa ko te “ola se gata mai.”—Ioane 3:16. [Fakamatalaga fakaopoopo]


Doubtless, that speech fortified the faith of those who listened to him. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ne fakamalosi atu a te lauga tenā ki te fakatuanaki o tino kolā ne fakalogo‵logo ki a ia.


However, you may wonder if this is still an effective way to finance the preaching of the good news and to care for Christians who are in need. 	 Kae kāti ko mafaufau koe me e mata, e isi eiloa se auala magoi ke ‵lago atu ei i mea tau tupe ki te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei kae ke fesoasoani atu foki ki Kelisiano fakaa‵lofa.


In addition, the resolve to abstain from blood, to marry only in the Lord, or to bring up children in the faith in a divided household can sometimes result in severe pressures and trials.—Acts 15:29; 1 Corinthians 7:39; Ephesians 6:4; 1 Peter 3:1, 2. 18. 	 I tafa i ei, a te fakaikuga ke ‵kalo keatea mai te toto, ke avaga fua i te Aliki, io me ko te putiakega o tama‵liki i te munatonu i loto i se kāiga telā e kese‵kese a lotu i ei e fai pelā me ne tofotofoga faiga‵ta ‵ki.—Galuega 15:29; 1 Kolinito 7:39; Efeso 6:4; 1 Petelu 3:1, 2.


(Romans 5:6, 8) In dying for us, Christ provided a ransom to cover our sins. 	 (Loma 5:6, 8) E auala i tena mate, ne tuku mai ei ne Keliso se togiola ke fakamagalo ei ‵tou agasala.


Cynthia feels that she will be the next to be let go. 	 E mafaufau a Cynthia me kāti ko pili foki a ia o fakamalōlō.


Our approach to people who believe in a Creator but not in the Bible will differ from that used to talk to those who believe that God does not exist. 	 A te fakamatalaga telā e fakaaogā ne tatou ki tino kolā e tali‵tonu ki te Tino telā ne faite ne ia a mea katoa kae e se ko te Tusi Tapu ka ‵kese mai te fakamatalaga telā e fakaaogā ki tino kolā e tali‵tonu me e se ola tonu te Atua.


(Heb. 5:8) It may seem that there could be nothing more for Jesus to learn about serving Jehovah. 	 (Epelu 5:8) E mafai o foliga mai me ne seai aka foki eiloa ne mea ne toe ‵tau o tauloto ne Iesu e uiga ki te tavini atu ki a Ieova.


(Ps. 51:17) Jehovah is certainly able to deal with this situation, for “he is healing the brokenhearted ones, and is binding up their painful spots.” 	 (Salamo 34:18) E mautinoa eiloa me e mafai ne Ieova o fakafesagai atu ki tena tulaga, me e “fakamafanafana ne ia latou kolā e loto māfatia, kae fusi ne ia olotou pa‵kiaga.”


Still, his transgression may have incurred guilt against the rights of either his fellowmen or Jehovah God, and that wrong had to be satisfied or righted. 	 Kae e ui i ei, kāti ne agasala eiloa a ia ki te aiā o tena taina, io me ko te aiā o Ieova te Atua, kae ne ‵tau o fakatonu aka io me fakamagalo aka te faiga ‵se tenā.


“I am now convinced that the Bible that I have is a gift from God,” he says. 	 “Nei la ko talitonu au i te Tusi Tapu tenei e nofo mo au se meaalofa mai i te Atua,” ko ana pati.


He was a hard worker and a considerate and loving overseer as well as a loyal friend. 	 A iase tino ne galue malosi kae se ovasia atafai kae alofa e pelā foki me se taugasoa alofa fakamaoni.


At its base are “the souls of those slaughtered because of the word of God and because of the witness work that they used to have.” 	 E matea atu “mai lalo i te fata faitaulaga a agaga o latou kolā ne tamate, i te folafola atu ne latou te Muna a te Atua, kae ne fakamaoni foki ki te lotou molimau atu.”


Wealthy Joseph Caiaphas was placed in his position by Valerius Gratus, and he held that post longer than many of his predecessors. 	 Ne ‵tofi aka ne Valerius Gratus a Iosefa Kaiafa, se tino maumea, ki tena tulaga, kae ko ia eiloa ko te ‵toe tino leva i tena tulaga tenā i lō nisi faitaulaga sili mai i ana mua.


In contrast with the “many books” of human wisdom, “the words of the wise ones are like oxgoads, and just like nails driven in are those indulging in collections of sentences; they have been given from one shepherd.” 	 E ‵kese mo “tusitusiga” e uke a tāgata ‵poto, “a muna a tāgata ‵poto e pelā me ne lakau e ‵kai olotou mata kolā e fakaaogā ne tausi mamoe o takitaki ki ei a mamoe, ka ko muna a te poto kolā e tuku fakatasi, e tumau eiloa e pelā me ne fao ne tuki.


On January 1, 1949, I began pioneering and was assigned to Borculo, in eastern Netherlands, where there was a small congregation. 	 I a Ianuali 1, 1949, ne kamata ei au o paenia kae ne ‵tofi aka ke fano ki Borculo, telā e isi se fakapotopotoga foliki i ei, i te feitu ki saegala o te Netherlands.


(Ps. 55:22) Indeed, Jehovah will always be there to comfort and support us as his loyal servants. 	 (Salamo 55:22) E tonu, e fakatasi atu faeloa a Ieova o fakamafanafana kae ‵lago atu foki ki ana tavini fakamaoni.


He was gentle, kind, and forgiving—even when his followers repeatedly manifested negative traits. 	 Ne uiga filemu, ne alofa kaimalie, kae loto fakamagalo—ke oko eiloa ki taimi e fakaasi atu faeloa ne ana soko olotou uiga sē ‵lei.


“Walking by spirit” leads to God’s approval.—Gal. 5:16. 	 Kafai e ‘takitaki tou olaga ne te agaga’ e iku atu ei ki te mauaga o te taliaga a te Atua.—Kalatia 5:16.


The burnt offering was presented as a gift to God to allow approach to him, so it was offered to God exclusively and in total. 	 Ne avatu a taulaga ‵sunu e pelā me se meaalofa ki te Atua ko te mea ke fakapilipili atu te tino ki a ia. Tela la, ne avatu katoatoa te taulaga tenā ki te Atua kae e seai se mea e galo i ei.


8 Paul mentioned robbing temples. 	 Se a te mea ne mafaufau ki ei a Paulo?


What wrong practices involving the temple in Jerusalem might have been much the same as robbing the temple? 9 On the other hand, Josephus told of a scandal in Rome caused by four Jews, the leader being a teacher of Law. 	 9 I te suā feitu, ne fakamatala mai ne Iosefatu se mea matagā lauiloa ne fai ne tino Iutaia e tokofa i Loma, kae ko te lotou takitaki se faiakoga o te Tulafono.


7 Just as Jesus received training from his Father, we can take advantage of the education that Jehovah is now providing. 	 7 E pelā eiloa mo akoakoga ne maua ne Iesu mai tena Tamana, e mafai eiloa o aogā ki a tatou a akoakoga kolā e tuku mai nei ne Ieova.


Kadesh was about ten miles [16 km] from Beer-lahai-roi, where Isaac and Rebekah had resided. [gl 7] It was under 60 miles [95 km] to Beer-sheba, cited as a southern edge of the Promised Land. 	 Ne tu a Katesa kāti i se sefulu maila mai Beer-lahai-roi, ko te koga ne ‵nofo i ei a Isaako mo Lepeka. [7] E se katoa foki te 60 maila te ‵mao o Pelesepa, telā ko te tuakoi ki saute o te Fenua o te Folafolaga.


(John 11:41, 42) Hannah, on the other hand, “prayed extendedly before Jehovah” when she poured out her heart to him. 	 (Ioane 11:41, 42) Kae i te suā feitu, ne “ ‵talo eiloa Hana ki te Aliki i se taimi leva” i te taimi ne fai atu katoa ne ia a mea i tena loto.


WHEN Jesus Christ gave his Sermon on the Mount, he included a model prayer that summarized his main teaching. 	 ITE taimi ne fai ei ne Iesu Keliso tena Lauga i luga i te mauga, ne aofia ne ia i ei se ‵talo fakaakoako telā ne fakaasi mai ei te mataupu tāua telā e akoako atu ne ia.


Antonio was in even greater danger from immorality: He was addicted to pornography. 	 Ne oko atu foki a Antonio ki se tulaga fakamataku ona amioga fakataua‵vaga sē ‵tau: Ne fiafia malosi a ia o onoono ki ata ma‵sei.


What provision for survival did Jehovah make in the days of Noah? 	 Se a te fakatokaga ne fai ne Ieova ke ‵sao ei a tino i aso o Noa?


And when I prayed to Jehovah, I felt that I had to preface everything with an apology for what I had done.” 	 Kae i taimi e ‵talo atu ei au ki a Ieova, ne mafaufau au me ne ‵tau o fakatomua aku pati katoa ki te fakatoese atu mō te mea ko oti ne fai ne au.”


Why is it dangerous to follow an impulse? 	 Kaia e fakamataku ei ke tautali atu i se manakoga?


Those Jews of old lacked that, to their detriment. 	 Ne seki matea ne tino Iutaia i aso mua a te manakoga tenā, kae ne maua i ei ne latou a ikuga fakama‵taku.


How can parents and others in the congregation help prodigals to ‘come to their senses’?—Luke 15:17. 	 E mafai pefea ne mātua mo nisi tino i te fakapotopotoga o fesoasoani atu ki tama fakamāumāu mea ke oko atu ki a latou a “mafaufauga ‵lei”?—Luka 15:17.


But Nabal’s greed and harshness had gone too far. 	 Kae ko tō siliga katoa a te kaimanako mo te masei o Napalu.


Yes, our goal on return visits is to start a home Bible study and conduct it regularly.* A friendly attitude and loving concern for the interested person prompt us to prepare well and conduct the study effectively. 18. 	 Ao, a te ‵tou fakamoemoega i te faiga o toe āsiga ko te faiga ke kamata se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu kae ke tumau faeloa i te faiga tenā.* A te kilokiloga mautinoa mo te alofa ki te tino fiafia e fakamalosi ei tatou ke fakatoka faka‵lei kae ke fai foki te akoga i se auala magoi.


(Rev. 14:6, 7) Above all, through the preaching of the good news, Jehovah’s name is being praised in all the earth. 	 (Fakaasiga 14:6, 7) Kae sili i mea katoa, e auala i te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei, ko tavae atu ei ki te igoa o Ieova i te lalolagi kātoa.


What does it mean to be “pure in heart,” and how do those possessing that quality “see God”? 	 Se a te uiga o te “loto ‵ma,” kae e mafai pefea ne tino kolā e maua ne latou te uiga tenā o “lavea ne latou te Atua”?


19 In spite of world conditions, Christians need not be afraid or terrified. 	 19 E se ‵tau o ma‵taku a Kelisiano faitalia te tulaga o fakalavelave i te lalolagi i aso nei.


Still, we do need to put forth effort. 	 Kae e manakogina a taumafaiga e uke.


Like a beautiful garden enclosed by a hedge or a wall, which could be accessed only through a locked gate, the Shulammite maiden made her tender affections available only to her future husband. 	 E pelā me se fatoaga gali telā e ‵pui faka‵lei, kae mafai fua o ulu atu ki ei i se mataloa telā e ‵loka faka‵lei, ne fakaasi atu fua ne te tamafine Sulami ana lagonaga fakafamau ki te tino telā ka fai mo fai tena avaga.


What is Jehovah’s principal instrument of communication today, and how can we benefit from it? 	 Se a te ‵toe mea faigaluega sili a Ieova i te faiga o fesokotakiga i aso nei, kae e mafai pefea ne tatou o maua a mea aogā i ei?


No, he kindly reasoned with them, stating: “Which one is greater, the one reclining at the table or the one ministering? 	 Ikai, ne fakamatala faka‵lei atu mo te atafai a ia, ana muna: “Ko oi la e sili?


15:13—When was the foretold 400-year affliction of Abram’s offspring fulfilled? 	 15:13—Ne fakataunu anafea te valoaga e uiga ki te 400 tausaga o te ‵nofo fakapagota o fanau a Apelamo?


Let us see how that is so. 	 Ke na onoono aka tatou ki ei.


How did Saul at one time show himself to be modest? 	 Ne fakaasi atu pefea muamua ne Saulo me e agamalū a ia?


Jehovah has entrusted the responsibility of providing spiritual food to “the faithful and discreet slave” alone. 	 Ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki te “tavini fakamaoni kae poto” a te tiute ke fakasoa ne latou a mea‵kai faka-te-agaga.


Some might even feel that they are well fed. 	 E mafau‵fau a nisi tino me e ma‵kona ‵lei latou.


Moreover, the prophet says: “I will cause distress to mankind . . . because it is against Jehovah that they have sinned.”—Zephaniah 1:15, 17. 	 E se gata i ei, ne fai mai te pelofeta: “Ka aumai ne au a puapuagā penā ki tino, . . . ko oti a latou ne agasala i oku mua.”—Sefanaia 1:15, 17.


Be Consistent 	 Ke Fai Faeloa


We forgive by pardoning someone who has offended us and by letting go of our resentment toward him. 	 E fakamagalo ne tatou se tino mai te fakatoese atu ki a ia kae fakapuli atu a te loto kaitaua.


(Genesis 1:27; Micah 6:8; 1 John 4:8) Our spiritual needs include the need to have meaning in our life. 	 (Kenese 1:27; Mika 6:8; 1 Ioane 4:8) E aofia i ‵tou manakoga faka-te-agaga ko te malamalama me kaia e ola ei tatou.


17. (a) What will give our life real meaning and satisfaction? (b) What will we consider in the next article? 	 17. (a) E mafai pefea o maua ne tatou te fiafia tonu mo te lotomalie? (e) Se a te mea ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei i te suā mataupu?


14 Certainly, no one should feel pressured by a parent, a Bible teacher, or anyone else in the congregation to get baptized. 	 14 E mautinoa eiloa me e se ‵tau o papatiso se tino ona ko te faimālo atu o se mātua, tena faiakoga, io me ko so se tino i te fakapotopotoga ke papatiso a ia.


Adam brought imperfection and death to billions, his descendants. 	 Ne aumai ne Atamu a te tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa mo te mate ki te fia piliona o ana tama‵liki.


19 Yes, “the eyes of Jehovah are upon the righteous ones, and his ears are toward their supplication.” (1 Pet. 3:12) Do you rejoice in your heavenly Father’s watchfulness? 	 19 E tonu, “me i te Aliki [ko Ieova] e sagatonu eiloa ona mata ki tino amio‵tonu, kae fakalogo faeloa ki olotou ‵talo.” (1 Petelu 3:12) E mata, e fiafia koe ki te kilokilo mai o te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi?


Then I know that there is no misunderstanding.” 	 Ko iloa ei ne au me e seai se tino i a māua e fakauiga ‵se ne ia se mea.”


How does she feel about her ministry as a need-greater? 	 E pefea ana lagonaga e uiga ki tena galuega talai?


8 A self-sacrificing spirit has always been the hallmark of men who have labored in behalf of Jehovah’s servants. 	 8 A te uiga ko te alofa sē fakapito e fai faeloa e pelā me se fakailoga o tagata kolā ne ga‵lue ma‵losi mō tavini a Ieova.


Salmon 	 Salemona


“Baptism . . . is also now saving you.”—1 PET. 	 “A te papatisoga . . . E faka‵sao foki i ei koutou.”—1 PE.


• Having what qualities will help you to treat others impartially? 	 • Ne a uiga kolā ka fesoasoani atu ke fai faka‵lei atu ki nisi tino e aunoa mo te fakailoga tino?


“It has seemed to many philosophers,” writes Roy Weatherford, “that anything less than a complete specification of every event would be incompatible with God’s Majesty.” 	 “Ko oti ne iloa aka ne tino ‵poto e tokouke,” ko pati a Roy Weatherford, “me i so se mea telā e tupu kae e se katoatoa ‵lei a fakamatalaga likiliki e uiga ki ei e se fetaui mo te Pulega Malosi Katoatoa o te Atua.”


Consequently, our attachment to Jehovah is strengthened, and our love for God impels us to continue following Jesus even under challenging circumstances. 	 Tela la, e fakamalosi aka ei ‵tou fesokotakiga mo Ieova, kae e tuku mai ne te ‵tou a‵lofa ki te Atua a te malosi ke tumau tatou i te tau‵tali atu ki a Iesu mai lalo i tulaga faiga‵ta.


(Acts 26:19-23) Whatever may have been Burrus’ evaluation, Paul is spared the prison in the Praetorian camp.* 	 (Galu. 26:19-23) Faitalia me se a te faka‵tau a Burrus, ne seki ‵pei a Paulo ki te falepuipui i te koga e ‵nofo i ei a sotia leoleo a te tupu.*


At Genesis 5:1-29, we find the genealogical line from the creation of the first man, Adam, to the birth of Noah. 	 I te Kenese 5:1-29 e maua ne tatou i ei a te fakasologa o te gafa o te tino muamua ne faite ko Atamu, ke oko ki te taimi ne fanau mai ei a Noa.


Yet, on their own they cannot meet that requirement because the new birth depends on God. 	 Kae ne seki mafai eiloa ne latou o fakafetaui aka ki te mea tenā me e fakalagolago ki te Atua ki te ‵toe fanau fou.


He states: “Happy are those” who (1) are conscious of their spiritual need, (2) mourn, (3) are mild-tempered, (4) hunger and thirst for righteousness, (5) are merciful, (6) are pure in heart, (7) are peaceable, (8) are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, and (9) are reproached and persecuted for his sake.—Matthew 5:3-11.* 	 Ana muna: “Ke fia‵fia a latou” kolā (1) e iloa ne latou olotou manakoga faka-te-agaga, (2) e fanoa‵noa, (3) e loto mau‵lalo, (4) e fia‵kai kae fia inu ki te amiotonu, (5) e a‵lofa fakamagalo, (6) e loto ‵ma, (7) e uiga filemu, (8) e fakasauāgina i te amiotonu, mo te (9) e muna maseigina kae fakasauāgina ona ko ia.—Mataio 5:3-11, NW.*


What does Leviticus chapter 19 say about how love was to be shown? 	 Ne a muna i te Levitiko 19 e uiga ki te auala ne ‵tau ei o fakaasi atu te alofa?


(Genesis 6:6, 7) And he did just that. 	 Ana muna: “Ka ‵solo faka‵ma ne au a tino konei ne faite ne au,” mai te lalolagi (Kenese 6:6, 7) Kae ne fai eiloa ne ia te mea tenā.


JEHOSHAPHAT SEARCHED FOR JEHOVAH 	 NE ‵SALA ATU A IOSEFATU KI A IEOVA


▪ Preach the good news worldwide.—Matthew 24:14. 	 ▪ E talai atu ne latou te tala ‵lei i te lalolagi kātoa.—Mataio 24:14.


What should a couple consider if they arrange to have music at a wedding feast, and why? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o mafaufau faka‵lei ki ei se tauavaga māfai e mafau‵fau laua ke isi ne pese fakatagi‵tagi i se ‵kaiga o te fakaipoipoga, kae kaia?


But now I feel that I have a future, that my life has real meaning. 	 Kae nei la e talitonu au me ka ‵lei toku olaga, kae ko aogā foki.


For example, the apostle Paul went to the region where modern-day Turkey is situated and preached there extensively during his missionary journeys.* Some 2,000 years later, in 2014, Turkey was once again the focus of a special preaching campaign. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne fanatu eiloa a Paulo ki kogā koga telā ko Turkey i aso nei, kae talai atu ki koga kese‵kese i te taimi o ana malaga fakamisionale.* I se 2,000 tausaga fakamuli ifo, i te 2014, ne fai a Turkey e pelā me ko te fenua telā ne fai ei se galuega fakapito.


Indeed, we can benefit from paying attention to the messages of the letters of James and of Peter.—Heb. 4:12. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e mafai o maua ne tatou a mea aogā mai te ‵saga tonu atu ki fekau i tusi a Iakopo mo Petelu.—Epelu 4:12.


2:14, 15—Does Satan’s “having the means to cause death” indicate that he can cause the premature death of anyone he chooses? 	 2:14, 15—E mata, e fakaasi mai i te faimaiga me i a Satani “e isi sena pule i te mate” me e mafai o tamate ne ia so se tino telā e filifili aka ne ia?


But reflect on the fact that once he gained appreciation for the truth about Jesus’ role in the outworking of God’s purpose, Paul acted. 	 Kae ko te mafaufau ki pogai ne loto fakafetai ei a ia mō te munatonu e uiga ki te tusaga o Iesu i te fakataunuga o te fuafuaga a te Atua, ne gasuesue eiloa a Paulo.


18 Our Christian identity also includes the set of values, qualities, standards, and characteristics that identify us as Christians. 	 18 E aofia foki i ‵tou iloga e pelā me ne Kelisiano a mea kolā e fakatāua ne tatou, amioga, tulaga mo uiga kolā e iloga ei i a tatou ne Kelisiano.


Why are such reminders needed? 	 Kaia e manakogina ei a vaegā fakamasauaga penā?


However, do they know the real meaning of world conditions? 	 Kae e mata, e iloa ne latou te uiga tonu o mea kolā e ‵tupu i te lalolagi nei?


10 The word “context” has another meaning. 	 10 E isi aka se uiga o te pati “i te fakamatalaga kātoa.”


Their natures, he maintained, are ‘hateful and abominable to God.’ 	 Ne fai mai a ia me i olotou agasala e matagā ‵ki telā ne ‘takalialia ki ei a te Atua.’


I used bad language, and I fought, smoked, and drank heavily. 	 Ne fakaaoga ne au a pati ma‵sei, kae taua, ‵pusi, kae inu malosi.


Through Noah, how did God emphasize His view of the value of life? 	 E auala i a Noa, ne faka‵mafa atu pefea ne te Atua a te tāua o Tena kilokiloga ki te ola?


What does “walking by spirit” basically mean? 	 Se a te uiga fakavae o “te takitaki ne te agaga”?


But now I am going to him that sent me . . . It is for your benefit I am going away. 	 E ‵tau o fano au keatea mō te ‵lei o koutou, i te mea kafai e se fano au, ka se vau ki a koutou te Fesoasoani.


Why did Paul recommend singleness? 	 Kaia ne filifili aka ei ne Paulo a te olaga nofo taka?


On the other hand, what has God been responsible for? 	 I te suā feitu, se a te mea ne panaki tonu mo te Atua?


So Psalm 37:4 helped with that: ‘Find exquisite delight in Jehovah, and he will grant you the desires of your heart.’” 	 Tela la, ne aoga eiloa te Salamo 37:4 i te feitu tenā: ‘‵Sala ke maua te fiafiaga sili i a Ieova, kae ka tuku atu ne ia a manakoga o tou loto.’”


Let us accrue something positive in a spiritual sense each day 	 19. Ne a pati e ‵tau o ma‵nako tatou ke fai mai e uiga ki a tatou?


“I have hope toward God . . . that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.”—ACTS 24:15. 	 “E pau faeloa omotou fakamoemoega ki te Atua . . . me i tino ‵lei mo tino se ‵lei, ka faka‵tu mai katoa mai te mate.”—GALUEGA 24:15.


Rather than merely trying to suppress such feelings, take the matter to Jehovah in prayer—repeatedly if necessary. 	 I lō te taumafai fua ke ‵funa aka a vaegā lagonaga penā, ke tuku atu te mea tenā ki a Ieova i se ‵talo—ke fakafokifoki atu faeloa te mea tenā ki a ia māfai e ‵tau o fai penā.


2 True Christians, on the other hand, appreciate helpful advice, especially when it is based on God’s Word. 	 2 I te suā feitu, e loto fakafetai a Kelisiano ‵tonu ki fakatakitakiga aoga, maise eiloa māfai e fakavae ki te Muna a te Atua.


Names in this article have been changed. 	 1 [Ata i te itulau e 6]


Some individuals work in medical, social, economic, or other fields to improve the lot of fellow humans, and such efforts are commendable. 	 E ga‵lue a nisi tino i te fa‵kaimasaki, i ofisa, i mea tau tupe, io me ko nisi galuega aka kae e ‵tau o fakamālō atu ki vaegā taumafaiga penā.


WHAT exactly did the apostle Paul mean when he said that the Bible is “inspired of God”? (2 Timothy 3:16) Paul, writing in the Greek language, used a word that literally means “God-breathed.” 	 SE A te mea ne fakauiga tonu ki ei a te apositolo ko Paulo i ana pati me i te Tusi Tapu ne “aumai mai te Atua”? (2 Timoteo 3:16) I tusitusiga a Paulo i te ‵gana Eleni, ne fakaaoga ne ia se pati telā e fakauiga tonu ki te “manava atu ne te Atua.”


No, for Jehovah gave a contemporary of Daniel, the prophet Ezekiel, the rule for interpreting the symbolism: “A day for a year, a day for a year, is what I have given you.” 	 Ikai, me ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki te taugasoa o Tanielu ko te pelofeta ko Esekielu se tulafono ke iloa ei a aso fakatusa konā: “E tasi te aso i te tausaga.”


PREPARE YOUR HEART NOW 	 FAKATOKA TOU LOTO I TE TAIMI NEI


(Acts 2:14, 22, 33) God’s spirit also moved Peter to declare boldly to his Jewish listeners: “Let all the house of Israel know for a certainty that God made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you impaled.” 	 (Galuega 2:14, 22, 33) Ne fakamalosi aka foki Petelu ne te agaga o te Atua ke folafola atu penei mo te loto toa ki tino Iutaia kolā ne fakalogo‵logo ki a ia: “E ‵tau i tino Isalaelu katoa o iloa tonu ne latou me ko Iesu eiloa tenei, tela ko oti ne fakasataulo ne koutou, tela ne fai ne te Atua mo Aliki mo Keliso foki.”


No doubt, though, you have seen evidence of Jehovah’s care for you. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua me ko oti ne matea ne koe a te tausiga atafai a Ieova ki a koe.


16 Jesus indicated another way that his disciples would imitate him, saying: “This is my commandment, that you love one another just as I have loved you.” 	 16 Ne fakaasi atu ne Iesu te suā auala ke fakaakoako atu ei ana soko ki a ia penei: “Tenei taku poloakiga; ke fakatau a‵lofa koutou, e pelā eiloa mo au e alofa atu ki a koutou.”


But because of a family emergency, they had used the money in it. 	 Kae ne tupu se fakalavelave fakapoi ki te lotou kāiga kae ne fakaaogā ei ne latou a sene konā.


(Genesis 1:28) God is eager to give the gift of everlasting life to those who learn the truth about his Son and act in harmony with it.—Romans 6:23. 	 (Kenese 1:28) E loto fiafia eiloa te Atua o tuku atu a te meaalofa ko te ola se-gata-mai ki a latou kolā e tauloto te munatonu e uiga ki tena Tama kae fai a te mea tenā.—Loma 6:23.


At times, I would think of how decent and good my parents are and wonder how I had strayed so far. 	 I nisi taimi, e mafaufau sale au ki te ‵gali o faifaiga mo uiga o oku mātua mo te ‵mao o toku tapeapea atu keatea.


An enactment portrays the flight from Jerusalem of King Zedekiah and the people. 	 E fakaasi atu i ei te auala ka sola ei a te Tupu ko Setekaia mo tino mai i Ielusalema.


Still, when you are suffering with no relief in sight, you may wonder: ‘Does God really love me? 	 Kae kafai e tumau eiloa koe i te logo‵mae e aunoa mo se fakatapūga, kāti ka mafaufau ifo koe: “E mata, e alofa mai eiloa te Atua ki a au?


If we too focus on the mercy Jehovah has shown us, we will avoid having our strength sapped by undue anxiety over past events that we cannot change. 	 Kafai e ‵saga atu foki tatou ki te aga‵lei o Ieova telā ko oti ne fakaasi mai ki a tatou, ka fakagata ne tatou a te manavase ki mea ko oti ne ‵tupu kolā e se mafai ne tatou o ‵fuli ke mo a e fakavāivāi mai.


There seemed no reason to be good.” 	 Ne foliga mai me seai se pogai e ‵tau ei o fai pelā me se tino ‵lei.”


She happily said: “Now, indeed, I do know that you are a man of God and that Jehovah’s word in your mouth is true.”—1 Kings 17:22-24. 	 Ne fai atu a ia mo te fiafia: “Ko iloa nei ne au i a koe se pelofeta a te Atua, ka ko te Aliki e faipati mai sale e auala i a koe!”—1 Tupu 17:22-24.


To be “swift about hearing” means being attentive not only to what your child says but also to how he or she says it. 	 Ke “vave o fakalogo‵logo” e se fakauiga fua ki te saga tonu atu ki pati a tau tamaliki kae ki te auala foki e faipati mai ei ne ia.


(Matthew 6:13; Romans 12:12) Keep following God’s counsel so that your prayers are not hindered. 	 (Mataio 6:13; Loma 12:12) Ke tumau i te fakalogo ki pati fakatonutonu a te Atua ko te mea ke seai se mea e fakalavelave atu ki au ‵talo.


In what ways can you reveal the Father to others? 	 I auala fea e mafai ei ne koe o fakaasi atu te Tamana ki nisi tino?


[Picture on page 26] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 24]


There is also a lasting solution. 	 E isi foki se faka‵leiga tumau.


“Your adversary, the Devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour someone.” 	 “Me i te otou fili, telā ko te Tiapolo, e fanofano tele e pelā mo se leona fekai, e salasala ki te tino ke kai ne ia.”


32:8, 9. Wisdom does not come with age alone. 	 32:8, 9. E se maua fua te poto e ‵tusa mo te matua o se tino.


How has a little girl in Bolivia demonstrated her zeal for spreading the Kingdom message? 	 Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne se tamaliki fafine mai Polivia a tena loto finafinau ke fakasalalau atu te fekau o te Malo?


He did so by asking Eve: “Is it really so that God said you must not eat from every tree of the garden?” 	 Ne fai ne ia penā mai te fesili atu ki a Eva penei: “E tonu eiloa i te Atua ne fai atu ke sa ‵kai koulua ki fuaga o so se lakau i te fatoaga?”


3 At times, you might be tempted to conform to your peers’ standards just to avoid their disapproval. 	 3 I nisi taimi, kāti e tofotofogina koe ke tautali atu ki tulaga o ou taugasoa ko te mea fua ke ‵kalo keatea mai i te sē fia‵fia mai o latou.


The slave thus deserves our complete trust. 	 Tela la, e ‵tau foki o tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou ki te tavini.


What related issues exist, and how do you feel about them? 	 Ne a kinauga tai ‵pau e maua atu nei ne tatou, kae e pefea ou lagonaga e uiga ki ei?


The Bible does not state just what Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” was. 	 E se fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu me se a te “logo‵mae o te foitino” telā ne maua ne Paulo.


[Blurb on page 5] 	 [Ko manatu tāua i te itulau e 5]


What contrast is there between God’s servants and people in the world? 	 Se a te mea e ‵kese i ei a tavini a te Atua mo tino i te lalolagi?


• The third person of the Trinity. 	 • Ko te tolu o pelesona o te Tolutasi.


Four factors are: Who gave it, why it was given, what sacrifice was involved, and what real need was filled. 	 E fa a manatu ‵tonu: Ko oi ne tuku mai ne ia, kaia ne tuku mai ei, se a te taulaga ne aofia i ei, kae se a te manakoga tonu ne fakataunu mai i ei.


14 Like Gamaliel, prominent individuals have recently spoken out in favor of religious freedom for Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 14 E pelā mo Kamalielu, ko oti ne fakaasi mai ne nisi tino lauiloa a te lotou ‵lago atu ki te saolotoga o Molimau a Ieova ke tumau eiloa te lotou talitonuga.


We ourselves might never voice such a thought; yet, the seeds of this wrong viewpoint might be in us or they could be planted in us and start to grow. 	 Ke mo a eiloa e mafau‵fau tatou ki se manatu penā; kae mafai eiloa o isi ne kilokiloga ‵se penā i loto i a tatou, io me kāti ko oti ne ‵toki ki loto i a tatou kae ko kamata o ola aka.


(Josh. 22:5) If you have not made a dedication to Jehovah in prayer, ask yourself, ‘What is stopping me from becoming one of Jehovah’s Witnesses?’ 	 (Iosua 22:5) Kafai e seki tuku atu koe ki a Ieova e auala i te ‵talo, fesili ifo ki a koe eiloa, ‘Se a te mea e taofi ne ia au mai te fai mo fai se Molimau a Ieova?’


A brief review of the result can help him. 	 Kāti ka fesoasoani atu ki a ia a te faiga o se tamā iloiloga ki tena galuega ne fai.


(Ge 24 Verses 2-4) The mission was difficult, but the servant was assured that Jehovah’s angel would guide him. 	 (Fuaiupu e 2-4) Ne faigata ‵ki a te mea tenei, kae ne talitonu katoatoa a te tavini a Apelaamo me ka takitaki a ia ne te agelu a Ieova.


People light a lamp and set it, not under the measuring basket, but upon the lampstand, and it shines upon all those in the house. 	 E se tutu te moli ne se tino o tuku ki lalo o te kumete, kae tuku eiloa ki luga o te tugāmoli; kae ka maina atu ki tino katoa kolā i loto i te fale.


TODAY, when so many things threaten our well-being, it is natural to look for someone or something that will provide security. 	 Tenā te pogai e masani sāle o fia fakalago‵lago tatou ki se tino io me se mea telā ka maua mai i ei te tokagamalie.


First, let us compare Jesus with Moses and see how such a comparison helps us to appreciate more fully Jesus’ role in God’s purpose. 	 Muamua la, ke fakapau‵pau aka ne tatou a Iesu mo Mose ko onoono ei tatou me e aoga pefea a te faiga tenā ke malamalama ‵lei tatou i te tulaga o Iesu i fuafuaga a te Atua.


In order to understand prophecy accurately, what do we first need to comprehend, and why? 	 Ke malama‵lama i valoaga i te Tusi Tapu, se a te mea e ‵tau o malama‵lama muamua tatou i ei, kae kaia?


Jehovah told his prophet Ezekiel to write on two sticks. 	 Ne fai atu a Ieova ki tena pelofeta ko Esekielu ke tusi i luga i lakau e lua.


17, 18. (a) We now have what opportunity involving patience? (b) We will receive what blessings from manifesting patience now? 	 17, 18. (a) Se a nei te avanoaga ko maua ne tatou e aofia i ei te kufaki? (e) Ne a fakamanuiaga ka maua nei ne tatou mai te fakaasiatuga o te loto kufaki?


In brotherly love have tender affection for one another.”—Romans 12:9, 10. 	 Ke fakatau a‵lofa koutou i te alofa fakataina.”—Loma 12:9, 10.


It is as John wrote: “We are under obligation to show hospitality to such ones, so that we may become fellow workers in the truth.”—3 John 8. 	 E pelā eiloa mo te mea ne tusi mai ne Ioane: “Ko ‵tau ei o fakaasi atu ne tatou te uiga talimalo ki tino penā, ko te mea ke fai tatou mo fai ne taina e ga‵lue fakatasi i te munatonu.”—3 Ioa. 8.


Several weeks later, one of the teachers attended a convention in Leipzig. 	 I nai vaiaso mai tua ifo, ne kau atu se tokotasi o faiakoga ki te fono lasi i Leipzig.


And Isabel? 	 Kae ko Isabel?


This is especially true of the elders who are taking the lead. 	 Maise eiloa ki toeaina kolā e fai ne latou te takitakiga.


Shortly before he died, Jesus mentioned a timeless sign, or mark, that would identify his true followers. 	 Mai mua faeloa o tena mate, ne taku atu ei ne Iesu se fakailoga telā ka iloa ei ana soko ‵tonu.


First, John beholds the glorified Jesus Christ and receives a series of messages that he is to ‘write in a scroll and send to the seven congregations.’ 	 Muamua la, e lavea ne Ioane a Iesu Keliso i tona ‵malu fakatupu, kae ne maua ne Ioane se fakasologa o fekau kolā e ‵tau o ‘tusi ne ia ki lalo kae avatu ki ekalesia e fitu.’


(Acts 15:36) And how the elderly appreciate our visits! 	 (Galuega 15:36) E fakatāua malosi eiloa ne tino ma‵tua māfai ko āsi atu tatou!


God gave Abraham what promise, and what did it indicate regarding the promised Seed? 	 Se a te folafolaga telā ne fai atu ne te Atua ki a Apelaamo, kae ne a mea ne fakaasi mai i ei e uiga ki te Fanau telā ne folafola mai?


What Scriptural responsibility do family heads have? 	 Se a te tiute faka-te-Tusi Tapu o ulu o kāiga?


Regardless of whether we have embraced Christianity recently or long ago, we should strive to be progressive and continue to make spiritual advancement. 	 Faitalia me ne fai tatou pelā me ne Kelisiano fakamuli fua nei io me i se taimi leva ‵ki, e ‵tau o kausaki tatou ke gasolo atu ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


(Heb. 7:25) His sacrifice also served to validate the new covenant.—Heb. 8:6; 9:15. 	 (Epelu 7:25) Ne fakamau‵tu foki ne tena taulaga a te feagaiga fou mai lalo o te tulafono.—Epelu 8:6; 9:15.


Jesus, who knew Jehovah more intimately than anyone else, taught that Jehovah is intensely interested in us and is full of tender compassion.—Matthew 10:29, 31. 	 A Iesu, telā e sili atu ana mea e iloa e uiga ki a Ieova i lō so se isi tino aka, ne akoako mai me e fiafia malosi a Ieova ki tino kae e ‵fonu foki a ia i te alofa tauanoa.—Mataio 10:29, 31.


A study was started with her. 	 Ne kamata o fai se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu fakatasi mo te fafine tenā.


“Clothe yourselves with love, for it is a perfect bond of union.”—Colossians 3:14. 	 “Taofi ‵mau koutou ki te alofa, telā e fusi fakatasi ei ne ia a mea katoa ke ‵lei.”—Kolose 3:14.


He could not imagine that his just God would “sweep away the righteous with the wicked.” 	 Ne seki mafaufau tou tagata me i tena Atua fai mea tonu “ka ta fakapalele eiloa . . . a tino amio‵tonu fakatasi mo tino agasala.”


Likewise, no perfect creature—human or angelic—can go beyond the moral boundaries set by God without exposing himself to ill effects. 	 E penā foki eiloa, e seai se mea ola ‵lei katoatoa—faitalia me se tino io me se agelu—e mafai o tō ki tua mo tapula i mea tau amioga kolā ne fakatoka ne te Atua e aunoa mo te pokotia i mea ma‵sei.


(Ps. 1:1-3) If you are a Christian parent, you no doubt look forward to the day when your son or daughter will get baptized.—Compare 3 John 4. 	 (Sala. 1:1-3) Kafai koe se mātua Kelisiano, e seai se fakalotolotolua me e olioli eiloa koe ki te aso telā ka papatiso ei tau tamaliki.—Fakatusa ki te 3 Ioane 4.


A repentant person has “a heart broken and crushed” and wants to ‘right the wrong’ if possible.—Psalm 51:17; 2 Corinthians 7:11. 	 A te tino salamo e maua ne ia te “loto māfatia mo te loto vāivāi” kae manako o ‘fakatonu aka te mea ‵se’ tenā māfai e mafai.—Salamo 51:17, NW; 2 Kolinito 7:11.


The Israelites were Jehovah’s chosen people, and he wanted them to draw close to him. 	 A te kau Isalaelu ne tino filifilia o Ieova, kae ne manako a ia ke fakapili‵pili atu latou ki a ia.


Faith and godly fear played a major role. 	 E lasi ‵ki te tusaga o te fakatuanaki mo te mataku ki te Atua i te feitu tenei.


Instead, the Flood wiped out a violent society, or “earth.” 	 I lo te fai penā, ne fakamasei i te taimi o te Lolo a tino fakasaua, io me ko te “lalolagi.”


How does Jehovah feel about what we do in private? 	 E pefea a lagonaga o Ieova ki mea kolā e fai ne tatou i a tatou eiloa?


Many forces are at work molding the hearts of our children. 	 E uke ‵ki a mea kese‵kese e mafai o ‵fuli aka ei a loto o ‵tou tama‵liki.


Jehovah patiently taught Abraham how merciful He is, reading every heart and looking for righteous ones to preserve, even in times of judgment.—Gen. 18:22-33. 	 Ne fakamatala atu ne Ieova me e tiga eiloa e fakaoko mai ne ia Tena fakamasinoga, e salasala eiloa a ia ki tino amio‵tonu ke faka‵sao latou.—Kene. 18:22-33.


I felt like a rock. 	 Ne malosi au e pelā me se kaupapa.


When troubles mount, where can we turn for help? 	 Kafai ko uke fakalavelave, tefea te koga e ‵tau o ‵sala atu tatou ki ei mō se fesoasoani?


9 Significantly, as we read in Job chapter 38, Jehovah God himself took up a similar line of thought, as he put meaningful questions to Job. 	 9 E tāua a mea kolā e faitau tatou ki ei i te mataupu e 38 o Iopu, me ne fai ne Ieova se fakamatalaga tai ‵pau mo te fakamatalaga a Eliu i te taimi ne fai ei ne ia a fesili ‵loto ki a Iopu.


How does Jeremiah describe the destiny of disobedient ones? 	 E fakamatala mai pefea ne Ielemia a te ikuga o tino sē faka‵logo?


Revelation 4:11. 	 Fakaasiga 4:11.


Fellow Witnesses in Europe had donated supplies totaling a million dollars (U.S.). 	 A taina Molimau i Eulopa ne tuku fakameaalofa atu ne latou a fesoasoani e nofo ki te tasi miliona tālā Amelika te ‵togi.


▪ After you greet the householder, you might hand him a tract and say, “My purpose in visiting today is to share an encouraging thought on this important subject.” 	 ▪ Kafai ko oti ne fakatalofa atu ki te tino i te fale, e mafai o tuku atu ki a ia se tamā pepa kae fai atu penei, “A te pogai ne āsi mai ei au i te aso nei, ko te mea ke fakaasi atu ki a koe se manatu fakamalosi loto e uiga ki te mataupu tāua tenei.”


Do you try to follow Jesus’ steps as closely as possible? 	 E mata, e taumafai koe o tautali fakapilipili atu ki kalafaga o Iesu?


2 “The booth [or, royal house] of David” fell when King Zedekiah was dethroned. 	 2 “A te fale [io me, ko te palesi] o Tavita” ne siga i te taimi ne tuku ifo ei a Setekaia mai tena tulaga fakatupu.


How true the words of David: “My own errors have passed over my head; like a heavy load they are too heavy for me.” 	 E pefea te ‵tonu o pati a Tavita: “Au ko malemu i te lofiaga o aku agasala; se amoga ‵mafa, ko sē mafai ne au o amo.”


(Ps. 139:14) Consider just one of our brain’s many faculties—imagination. 	 (Sala. 139:14) Mafaufau la ki se tasi o vaega tāua o te mafaufau—mea kolā e fakaataata ne koe i tou mafaufau.


When I was ten, my father died as a result of his alcoholism. 	 I te taimi ko sefulu ei oku tausaga, ne mate toku tamana ona ko te inu kava.