Therefore both if we live and if we die, we belong to Jehovah.” (Romans 14:8; Psalm 116:15) Because we belong to Jehovah, we give him exclusive devotion. 	 (Loma 14:8; Salamo 116:15) Ona ko te mea e fai tatou mo fai ne tino o Ieova, e tuku atu ne tatou te tapuakiga katoatoa ki a ia.


7 Centuries before Malachi’s time, Jehovah had assigned the Levites to care for the tabernacle and later the temple and the sacred ministry. 	 7 E sili atu i te afe tausaga a koi tuai o oko atu ki taimi o Malaki, ne ‵tofi aka ei ne Ieova a te kau sa Levi ke tausi ne latou te faleie kae fakamuli ifo ko te faletapu mo te taviniga tapu.


12 The Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible. 	 12 E se faipati ‵tonu mai te agaga tapu io me tuku mai ne fakaasiga mai i te lagi ki te Potukau Pule kae ko latou foki ne tino e se ‵lei katoatoa.


How did Jehovah’s servants become even more closely identified with Jehovah in the year 1931? 	 Ne momea aka pefea a te iloa ‵lei o tavini a Ieova mo te ‵pili o te lotou fesokotakiga mo Ieova i te tausaga ko te 1931?


2:9—What frame of mind might Job’s wife have been in when she told her husband to curse God and die? 	 2:9—Ne a vaegā mafaufauga ne mafai o oko atu ki te avaga o Iopu i te taimi ne fai atu ei tou fafine ki tena avaga ke na muna masei atu ki te Atua kae ke mate?


Christ’s love controlled Paul. 	 Ne takitaki a Paulo ne te alofa o Keliso.


The Bible declares: “Jehovah is a lover of justice.” 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Me i [a Ieova] e fiafia ki te mea tonu.”


(Matt. 18:1-4) Accordingly, wise parents can strive to inculcate knowledge of the truth and love for it in the minds and hearts of their little ones. 	 (Mata. 18:1-4) Ona ko te mea tenā, e mafai o taumafai a mātua ‵poto ke faka‵goto ifo ki mafaufau mo loto o tama‵liki a te malamalama i te munatonu.


Brothers and sisters who have given up a sexually loose lifestyle may still be fighting sinful leanings. 	 A taina mo tuagane kolā ne tiakina ne latou se olaga finalalolagi koi tumau eiloa i te taua atu ki manakoga agasala konā.


Though they had to return to the United States, the experience of serving in Ghana deepened their desire to keep Kingdom interests first in life. 	 E tiga eiloa ne ‵tau o ‵foki atu laua ki Amelika, ne fakamalosi aka ne te lā taviniga i Ghana ke fakamuamua ne laua a te Malo i lā olaga.


And his commandments do not weigh us down.”—1 John 5:3, New English Translation. 	 Ka ko ana fakatonuga e se na ‵mafa foki mo tatou.”—1 Ioane 5:3.


He inspired the psalmist to write: “Evildoers themselves will be cut off, but those hoping in Jehovah are the ones that will possess the earth. 	 Ne fakaosofia ne ia te faisalamo ke tusi mai, penei: “A latou kolā e fakatuanaki ki te Aliki, ka fai mō latou te fenua, ka ko tino amio ma‵sei ka afuli keatea.


“But become kind to one another, tenderly compassionate, freely forgiving one another.”—4:32. 	 “Kae ke fakatau atafai koutou te suā tino ki te suā tino, kae fakatau a‵lofa atafai, kae fakatau fakamagalo atu te suā tino ki te suā tino.”—4:32.


• What are some good works in which Jehovah’s Witnesses are busy? 	 • Ne a nisi galuega ‵lei e gasue‵sue malosi i ei a Molimau a Ieova?


“O THE DEPTH OF GOD’S RICHES AND WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE!” 	 “KO TAFAGA LA TE ‵POKO O TE MAUMEA MO TE POTO MO TE ILOA O TE ATUA!”


What is one important way in which we can be a source of comfort to others? 	 Se a te auala tāua e tasi e mafai ei o fai tatou e pelā me ne fakamafanafanaga ki nisi tino?


Let us consider the three examples cited in the opening paragraph. 	 Ke na mafaufau tatou ki tala e tolu kolā ne taku mai i te palakalafa muamua.


Finally, they enjoyed an abundance of life and health and even received their own personal inheritances. 	 Kae fakamuli loa, ne maua ne laua se olaga loa kae ‵lei e pelā foki mo lā manafa totino.


For many years, this journal suggested that God’s modern-day servants entered into Babylonian captivity in 1918 and that they were released from Babylon in 1919. 	 I tausaga e uke ne fakamatala mai sale i te lōmiga tenei i tavini a te Atua i aso nei ne ulu atu fakapagota ki loto i Papelonia i te 1918 kae ne ‵tala mai ki tua mai Papelonia i te 1919.


King David of ancient Israel raised that thought-provoking question regarding worship that is acceptable to Jehovah. 	 Ne fakasae aka ne te tupu o Isalaelu mua ko Tavita a te fesili gali tenā e uiga ki te tapuakiga telā e talia ne Ieova.


(2 Chronicles 36:17-20) After a long exile in Babylon, a faithful Jewish remnant returned to their homeland and eventually rebuilt the temple. 	 (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 36:17-20) Ko leva ne ‵nofo fakapagota latou i Papelonia, kae ne toe ‵foki atu se ‵toega fakamaoni o tino Iutaia ki te lotou fenua, kae ne toe fakatu aka fakamuli ne latou te faletapu.


As a result, others may be more likely to pay attention to our lifesaving message. 	 Kae ko te ikuga, ka mafai foki ei o ‵saga tonu mai a nisi tino ki te ‵tou fekau fakaola tino.


(Gen. 1:27) Man is a free moral agent with the God-given ability to think and to make decisions. 	 (Kenese 1:27) A te tagata se tino telā e maua ne ia a te saolotoga fakatasi mo te atamai telā ne tuku atu ne te Atua ki a ia ke mafaufau kae ke fai foki a fakaikuga.


What type of danger? 	 Se a te vaegā mea fakamataku e mafai o sae mai?


He truly knew Jehovah, and he acted on that knowledge. 	 Ne iloa tonu ne ia a Ieova, kae ne fakagalue ne ia a te iloaga tenā.


The three Hebrews respectfully told Nebuchadnezzar: “Our God whom we are serving is able to rescue us. Out of the burning fiery furnace and out of your hand, O king, he will rescue us. 	 Ne fai atu mo te āva a te tokotolu tamataene Epelu ki a Nepukanesa: “Kafai e mafai ne te Atua tenei e tavini matou ki ei o faka‵sao matou mai te afi, pelā foki mai tou malosi, e fakasao eiloa ne ia matou.


Illustrate. (b) What can help us to cope with negative emotions associated with discipline? 	 Tuku mai se fakaakoakoga. (e) Se a te mea e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke manumalo tatou i lagonaga sē ‵lei ona ko te polopolokiga?


After much disputing had taken place, the apostles Peter and Paul described the signs that Jehovah had performed among the uncircumcised. 	 I te taimi koi kinau ei latou, ne fakamatala atu ne te avā apositolo ko Petelu mo Paulo a fakailoga kolā e fakaasi mai ne Ieova ki tino kolā e seki pilitome.


What does “Hallelujah” mean, and how is it used in the Christian Greek Scriptures? 	 Se a te uiga o te pati “Aleluia,” kae e fakaaoga pefea i te Tusi Tapu faka-Eleni?


Tatian set about preparing such a harmony. 	 Ne kamata ei a Tatian o fakatokatoka ke fakafetaui aka ne ia a tala konā.


Yet, note Jehovah’s reaction to those who take no note: “I will give attention to the men who are congealing upon their dregs and who are saying in their heart, ‘Jehovah will not do good, and he will not do bad.’ 	 Kae ke mafaufau la ki faifaiga a Ieova ki tino kolā ne seki fia ‵saga atu ki ei: “Ka fakasala ne au a tino kolā e fakalago‵lago eiloa ki te lotou ma‵losi kae tali‵tonu eiloa i a latou kae e fai ake penei, ‘E se mafai ne te Aliki o fai se mea ‵lei io me se mea masei.’


Let us, then, with the help of the Gospel writers, peer into the mind of Christ. 	 Ia, ke na onoono faka‵lei tatou ki te mafaufau o Keliso, fakatasi mo te fesoasoani o tino kolā ne tusi ne latou a tusi Evagelia.


(Isaiah 13:1–35:10) 	 (Isaia 13:1–35:10)


It is realistic. 	 E tonu te kilokiloga tenā.


After Adam was created, Jehovah God went on to say: “It is not good for the man to continue by himself. 	 Mai tua o te faitega o Atamu, ne fai atu a Ieova te Atua: “E se ‵lei māfai e nofo tokotasi te tagata.


Even as a fugitive, David exalted Jehovah’s name 	 E tiga eiloa tena fai mo fai se fakaalofa i nisi fenua, ne fakamaluga faeloa ne Tavita te igoa o Ieova


Brother Russell intended to write a seventh volume, which would explain the Bible books of Ezekiel and Revelation. 	 Ne fakamoemoe te taina ko Lasalo ke tusi ne ia te fitu o tusi, ke fakamatala mai ei te tusi ko Esekielu mo te Fakaasiga.


The neglected mate might soon feel lonely, unhappy, and unloved. 	 E mafai eiloa o sē sologa, fanoanoa, kae ko se alofagina foki a ia.


10 Will we allow Jephthah’s example to touch our hearts? 	 10 E mata, e otia ‵tou loto i te fakaakoakoga gali a Iefata?


Moreover, the oath, prompted either by false zeal or by a wrong view of kingly power, caused problems for the people. 	 E se gata i ei, kāti ne osi te feagaiga tenā ona ko te loto finafinau valea io me mai i se kilokiloga ‵se e uiga ki te malosi o tena pulega fakatupu, kae ne maua mai i ei a fakalavelave kolā ne fe‵paki mo tino.


As the scale of this corruption has increased, the consequences have become catastrophic. 	 Ko gasolo aka eiloa o uke a faifaiga sē fakamaoni penei, kae ko gasolo foki o fakama‵taku a mea kolā ne iku mai i ei.


He even prepared his disciples for this outcome, saying: “Here we are, advancing up to Jerusalem, and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death and will deliver him to men of the nations, and they will make fun of him and will spit upon him and scourge him and kill him.”—Mark 10:33, 34. 	 Ka tamate ne latou au kae tuku atu ki tino o fenua fakaa‵tea. Ka fakatauemu ki a au kae puapuaki, e ‵kini kae tamate foki ne latou.”—Maleko 10:33, 34.


15 One way that parents can do this is by making the most of opportunities for their children to associate with those who are in the full-time service. 	 15 E tasi te auala e mafai ei ne mātua o fai a te mea tenei ko te ‵salaga o avanoaga ke ‵kau fakatasi olotou tama‵liki mo latou kolā e aofia i te taviniga tumau.


For the first human pair, the possibilities for satisfying work, accomplishment, and discovery were endless. 	 E pelā mo te tauavaga muamua, ne mafai eiloa o lotoma‵lie ki lā galuega, fakataunu a mea e ma‵nako ki ei, kae tauloto ki mea ‵fou ki te se gata-mai.


3. (a) What truths are fundamental to our understanding of the Bible’s message? (b) Why do we review such teachings now? (c) What questions will we consider? 	 3. (a) Ne a muna‵tonu fakavae ki te ‵tou malamalama e uiga ki te fekau mai te Tusi Tapu? (e) Kaia e ‵tau ei mo tatou o toe sau‵tala ki akoakoga konā i te taimi nei? (i) Ne a fesili ka sau‵tala nei tatou ki ei?


Jesus said that love of neighbor, a form of a·gaʹpe, was the second most important commandment in the Mosaic Law, second only to love of God. 	 Muna a Iesu me i te alofa ki tuakoi, telā se vaega o te a·ga’pe, ko te lua o tulafono tāua i Tulafono faka-Mose, ko te lua o tulafono e tafa atu ki te alofa ki te Atua.


Still, Christ, the Head of the congregation, is pleased to use these imperfect men. 	 Kae koi fiafia eiloa a Keliso, te Ulu o te fakapotopotoga, o fakaaoga a tagata sē ‵lei katoatoa konei.


5 Like Jesus, elders must uphold Jehovah’s righteous standards at all times. 	 5 E pelā mo Iesu, e ‵tau mo toeaina o fakamaluga aka a tulaga amio‵tonu o Ieova i taimi katoa.


How can we be sure of that? 	 E fakamautinoa aka pefea ne tatou a te mea tenā?


When working to reflect God’s glory, what quality should stand out in us, and why? 	 I te taimi e ga‵lue ei ke fakaata atu te ‵malu o te Atua, se a te uiga tafasili i te tāua telā e ‵tau o lavea i a tatou, kae kaia?


Do you know why God humiliated Miriam? 	 Se a te uiga o pati i te 2 Timoteo 2:20, 21 ki a tatou?


Let the Bible provide the answers. 	 E fakaasi mai eiloa i te Tusi Tapu a tali ki fesili konei.


The one who is speaking from the platform might not be the most captivating speaker, and before we realize it, we are daydreaming—maybe even dozing! 	 E se taumate a te failauga e se ko te ‵toe tino apo eiloa i te faipati atu, kae ‵poi aka fua tatou me ko se tuku ‵tou mafaufau ki te lauga—io me kāti ko tulē‵moe tatou!


One reason Jesus called it a vision was that long-dead Moses and Elijah were not literally present. 	 E tasi te pogai ne fai atu ei a Iesu me i te mea tenā se fakaasiga me ne seki ‵nofo tonu mai a te avā tino kolā ko leva ne ‵mate, ko Mose mo Elia.


How Would You Answer? 	 Se a te uiga ke ‘sē fakaasi atu olotou talafa,’ kae kaia e se ‵tau ei o fai ne Mika te mea tenā?


Their resurrected Lord was about to ascend into heaven, but first he had something important to tell them. 	 Ko pili fua o foki atu te lotou Aliki telā ne fatoā fakatu aka mai te mate ki te lagi, kae ne isi se mea tāua ne fia taku muamua atu ne ia ki a latou.


And how can we balance our obligations to God with what we owe secular authorities? 	 Kae e fakapaleni aka pefea ne tatou ‵tou tiute ki te Atua mo pule o te malo?


For example, let us consider one of the prophecies that foretold this captivity and release of God’s people. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ke onoono nei tatou ki se valoaga e tasi telā ne ‵valo mai i ei a te ‵nofo fakapagota mo te fakasaolotoga o tino o te Atua.


Have such opposers succeeded? 	 E mata, ne ma‵goi a taumafaiga a tino ‵teke konā?


Discouragement can also affect a person spiritually. 	 E mafai foki o pokotia se tino i te loto vāivāi i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


(Zech. 2:8) Therefore, Satan’s attempt to destroy them will not succeed. 	 (Sakalia 2:8) Tela la, ka se manuia eiloa a taumafaiga a Satani ke fakaseai atu latou.


The Bible tells marriage mates not to “deal treacherously” with each other. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu ki tauavaga ke sē ‘ofa te feagaiga’ a te suā tino ki te suā tino.


3 With genuine Christians, however, the situation is different. 	 3 Kae e ‵kese ‵ki a te mea tenā ki Kelisiano ‵tonu.


He endured the severest of tests “for the joy that was set before him.” 	 Ne kufaki ne ia a toe tofotofoga faiga‵ta “ona ko te fiafia telā e fakatalitali mai ki a ia.”


MANY are the blessings made possible by the ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ. 	 E UKE a fakamanuiaga ne mafai o maua mai e auala i te taulaga togiola a Iesu Keliso.


CONTENTMENT. 	 LOTOMALIE.


It is unconquerable and will fulfill Jehovah’s purpose for it.—Hebrews 12:28. 	 Ka se mafai eiloa fakatakavalegina kae ka fakataunu mai i ei te fuafuaga a Ieova mō te malo.—Epelu 12:28.


Only as you get to know people well do you learn over time if they are truly honest and trustworthy. 	 E mafai fua o iloa ‵lei ne koe a tino māfai ko oti ne iloa tonu ne koe me e fakamaoni kae fakatalitonugina latou.


Even the apostles could not fully understand Jesus’ actions until they received holy spirit. 	 Ke oko foki ki te kau apositolo ne seki malamalama katoatoa i faifaiga a Iesu ke oko loa ki te taimi ne maua ei ne latou te agaga tapu.


(Include any local examples.) 	 (Ke aofia i ei a fakaakoakoga i te outou fakapotopotoga.)


Fear of God Versus Fear of Man 	 Te Mataku ki te Atua io me ko te Mataku ki Tino


Another example is the maintenance of our Kingdom Hall. 	 A te suā galuega ko te faka‵leiga o mea ma‵sei i ‵tou Kingdom Hall.


The next three were revealed by Christ or by his apostles during the first century. 	 Ako nisi mea e tolu ne fakaasi atu ne Keliso io me ko ana apositolo i te senitenali muamua.


We can pray as did the psalmist David: “You yourself, O God, have listened to my vows. . . . 	 E mafai o ‵talo atu tatou e pelā mo te faisalamo ko Tavita: “Te Atua, ko oti ne lagona ne koe aku tautoga. . . .


That was the question raised by the faithful prophets Isaiah and Habakkuk. 	 Tenā te fesili a pelofeta fakamaoni ko Isaia mo Sapakuka.


Ours and, by extension, that of countless others who still need to hear the “good news of the kingdom.” (2 Peter 3:15; Matthew 24:14) This will help us to appreciate the rich generosity of Jehovah’s long-suffering and move us to be long-suffering in our dealings with others. 	 Ko tatou penā foki eiloa mo nisi tino e tokouke kolā koi ‵tau o lagona ne latou te “Tala ‵Lei tenei e uiga ki te Malo.” (2 Petelu 3:15; Mataio 24:14) Ka fesoasoani mai te mea tenei ke fakaasi atu te loto fakafetai ki te lasi o te kaimalie o te kufaki o Ieova kae fakaosofia ei tatou ke kufaki i faifaiga a nisi tino.


9 When we work along with those we love, we draw close to them and come to know their personality and their qualities. 	 9 Kafai e ga‵lue fakatasi tatou mo tino kolā e a‵lofa tatou ki ei, e fakapili‵pili tatou ki a latou kae fai ke iloa ne tatou olotou uiga mo faifaiga.


Following those marvelous instructions, which are beyond human understanding, these cells of stunning complexity develop in just the right order and manner to form a new living person! 	 Mai te tau‵tali atu ki fakatonuga konā, kolā e se mafai o malamalama i ei a tino, e ‵tupu aka a sela fakaofoofogia konā i se fakasologa mautinoa ke maua mai i ei se tino ola fou!


12 One way to give Jehovah our best is to use our time wisely. 	 12 A te auala e tasi ke tuku atu ki a Ieova a ‵tou toe mea ‵lei ko te fakaaogā faka‵lei o ‵tou taimi.


Despite the dwindling number of the anointed, why is Jehovah’s name being declared as never before? 	 E tiga eiloa e gasolo o mu‵tana te aofaki o te kau fakaekegina, kaia e sili atu ei te folafolaatuga o te igoa o Ieova i te vaitaimi nei?


He strongly admonishes the Galatians: “Stand fast, and do not let yourselves be confined again in a yoke of slavery.”—Gal. 4:4, 5; 5:1. 	 Ne fakatonu malosi atu tou tagata ki Kelisiano i Kalatia: “Tumau la i ei, kae sa toe tuku atu koutou ke toe fai mo pologa.”—Kalatia 4:4, 5; 5:1.


We might even lament, “I’m sorry that all I can do is pray for you.” 	 E mafai foki o ‵tagi fanoa‵noa tatou penei, “Fakamolemole, a te mea fua e mafai ne au o fai ko te ‵talo mō koutou.”


Showing kindness to others ought to become a habit. 	 E ‵tau o fai te fakaasiatuga o te alofa atafai ki nisi tino e pelā me se faifaiga masani.


The extraordinary loyalty and hospitality of these three men must have touched David’s heart. 	 A te alofa fakamaoni mo te uiga talimālō tu ‵kese o tāgata e tokotolu konei ne ‵tau eiloa o fai ke fiafia ‵ki a Tavita.


Resisting the pressures of advertising and the world around them, they remember the principle: “The borrower is a slave to the lender.” 	 Mai te ‵teke atu ki fakamalosiga ma‵sei e uiga ki mea fakasalalau mo te lalolagi telā e sikomia ei latou, e masaua eiloa ne latou te fakatakitakiga tenei: “A tino ma‵tiva ko pologa a tino mau‵mea.”


▪ Read God’s Word daily, and meditate on what you read.—Ps. 1:1-3; 1 Tim. 4:15. 	 ▪ Ke faitau ki te Muna a te Atua i aso katoa, kae mafaufau ‵loto ki mea e faitau ne koe.—Salamo 1:1-3; 1 Timoteo 4:15.


Did he protest David’s decision, crying out that it was unfair? 	 E mata, ne ‵teke atu a ia ki te fakaikuga a Tavita, kae fāmeo atu me e se ‵lei te faifaiga tenā?


Jehovah therefore resurrected Jesus to immortal heavenly life, giving him “all authority” and making angels subject to him. 	 Tela la, ne toe fakatu aka ne Ieova a Iesu ki te ola telā e se mafai o toe tamate i te lagi, kae tuku atu ki a ia “te pule kātoa” kae fai ei a agelu ke faka‵logo ki a ia.


What forms of tests are God’s people facing now? 17 Like those 230 faithful ones, we too may have our faith tested, even though we have not yet “resisted as far as blood.” 	 17 E pelā mo te toko 230 o tino fakamaoni konā, e mafai foki o tofotofogina a ‵tou fakatuanaki faitalia me “e seki taua eiloa koutou ke oko ki te okoga, telā ko te mate.”


Now David stood before Jonathan’s father, King Saul of Israel, “with the head of the Philistine in his hand.” (1 Sam. 17:57) Jonathan probably admired David for his courage. 	 Nei la, ko tu atu a Tavita i mua o te tamana o Ionatana, te tupu o Isalaelu ko Saulo, kae e “pukepuke mai eiloa ne ia te ulu o Koliata.” (1 Samu. 17:57) E mautinoa eiloa me ne tavae ne Ionatana a te loto malosi o Tavita.


Do we imitate their faith? 	 E mata, e fakaakoako atu tatou ki te lotou fakatuanaki?


Do Not Be Anxious 	 Sa Manava‵se


As Noé progressed spiritually, he wanted to use his life more fully in God’s service. 	 I te taimi ne gasolo atu ei ki mua a Noé i te feitu faka-te-agaga, ne manako malosi a ia ke momea aka te fakaaogā faka‵lei o tena olaga i te galuega a te Atua.


(Ex. 14:21-30; Ps. 106:9-11) This event was so spectacular that people in that part of the world were still speaking about it 40 years later. 	 (Eso. 14:21-30; Sala. 106:9-11) Ne fakaofoofogia eiloa te tala tenei me i tino kolā ne ola i se 40 tausaga mai tua ifo ne fai‵pati eiloa e uiga ki ei.


Those judging such cases should do so prayerfully, asking God for his holy spirit, discernment, and understanding. 	 A latou kolā e fai ne latou a fakamasinoga o mea konei, e ‵tau o ‵talo atu ke maua ne latou te fesoasoani o te agaga tapu o te Atua, te poto mo te loto malamalama.


11 In reverential admiration, the psalmist exclaimed: “How great your works are, O Jehovah! 	 11 Ona ko tena āva, ne fai atu penei te faisalamo: “[Ieova], ko oko eiloa i te sili o au galuega!


God had sent Jesus to the earth to fulfill the role of the promised Seed, or Messiah. 	 Ne uga mai ne te Atua a Iesu ki te lalolagi ke fakataunu ei tena tulaga e pelā me ko te Fanau telā ne folafola mai, io me ko te Mesia.


2 Jehovah is the most loyal and forgiving Friend we could have. 	 2 A Ieova ko te ‵toe Taugasoa alofa fakamaoni kae loto fakamagalo e mafai o maua ne tatou.


The Truth Brings, “Not Peace, But a Sword,” Oct. 	 E Aumai ne te Munatonu a “te Pelu, Kae e se ko te Filemu,” Oke.


How might a Christian’s faith be tested? 	 E mafai pefea o tofotofo aka te fakatuanaki o se Kelisiano?


(Matthew 24:45-47; Proverbs 4:1, 2) Therefore, to help their children develop a lasting, loving relationship with Jehovah, parents do well to encourage them to develop the habit of studying God’s Word. 	 (Mataio 24:45-47; Faataoto 4:1, 2) Tela la, ke fesoasoani atu ki olotou tama‵liki ke ati aka se fesokotakiga tumau kae alofa ki a Ieova, se mea ‵lei ke fakamalosi atu a mātua ki a latou ke ati aka te fiafia o sukesuke ki te Muna a te Atua.


Clever advertisers often feature attractive people deceptively promoting as must-haves many things we really do not need. 	 E ofo mai eiloa ne tino ‵poto fakasalalau a vaegā ata o tino kolā e fakamaluga aka ei te manako ki mea kolā e se na ko tāua mō tatou i te olaga nei.


When judging a sinner, Jehovah first determines whether it is possible to show mercy on the basis of his Son’s ransom sacrifice. 	 Kafai e se salamo te tino agasala, io me e fakalogogata, e talia ne te Atua ke fai te fakamasinoga e aunoa mo te alofa fakamagalo telā e se ‵tau o maua ne te tino tenā.


[Blurb on page 14] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 21]


In taking that stand, Paul was imitating Jesus. 	 I te faiga o te mea tenā, ne fakaakoako atu a Paulo ki a Iesu.


If your humble efforts result in reconciliation, give thanks to Jehovah. 	 Kafai ne iku mo te manuia au taumafaiga kolā ne fai mo te loto malalo, ke fakafetai atu ki a Ieova.


Jesus foretold that the last days would be marked, not by peace and security, but by the very opposite! 	 Ne ‵valo mai a Iesu me ka fakamailoga eiloa a aso fakaoti, e se ki te filemu mo te tokagamalie, kae ki fakalavelave!


How did the Jews understand love of neighbor? 	 Ne pefea te malamalama o te kau Iutaia i te alofa ki tuakoi?


For example, would we get involved in a get-rich-quick scheme that borders on fraud? 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e mata, e ma‵nako tatou ke mau‵mea fakavave i se auala faitogafiti?


8 “When praying, do not say the same things over and over again, just as the people of the nations do, for they imagine they will get a hearing for their use of many words.” 	 8 “Kafai e ‵talo koutou, sa fakaukeuke [“fakafoki‵foki,” NW] otou pati, ke pelā mo te amioga a tino o fenua fakaatea, me fai mai te lotou manatu me ko te uke o muna, ko te talia tenā o te ‵talo.”


Witnesses elsewhere endeavor to do the same. 	 E taumafai foki a Molimau i koga katoa o fai penā.


Why is it important to participate in congregational singing? 	 Kaia e tāua ei ke usu atu a pese i te fakapotopotoga?


The prophet Isaiah urged sinners in his day to call to Jehovah, “for he will forgive in a large way.” 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a te pelofeta ko Isaia ki tino agasala i ona aso ke ka‵laga atu ki a Ieova, me e “fakamagalo ne ia i se auala lasi ‵ki.”


“In that case,” he explains, “how would the Scriptures be fulfilled that it must take place this way?”—Mark 14:41-43; Matthew 26:48-54. 	 Ana muna: “E ‵tau o fakataunu a muna a te Tusi.”—Maleko 14:41-43; Mataio 26:48-54.


If we open our hearts to Jehovah in prayer, accept his reassurances from the Bible, and obey him, our faith will be strengthened. 	 Kafai e fakaasi katoatoa atu ne tatou a mea i ‵tou loto ki a Ieova e auala i ‵talo, talia ana folafolaga mautinoa i te Tusi Tapu kae faka‵logo ki a ia, ka fakamalosi aka ei te ‵tou fakatuanaki.


Simeon put faith in the Messianic prophecies and was “waiting for Israel’s consolation.” 	 Ne fakatuanaki a Simeona ki valoaga e uiga ki te Mesia “kae ne nofo eiloa o fakatalitali mo te fakaolaga o Isalaelu.”


Furthermore, he was perfect, never sinning during his whole life course as a man. 	 E se gata i ei, ne ‵lei katoatoa a ia kae ne seki agasala aka eiloa i tena olaga kātoa e pelā me se tagata.


They will if they really appreciate his gift of marriage.* 	 Ao, māfai e fia‵fia tonu latou ki tena meaalofa ko te avaga.*


If Abraham has any such worries, he does not let his fears paralyze him. 	 Ka sē talia ne Apelaamo ke fakavāivāi a ia ne tena mataku māfai e isi ne mea e manavase a ia ki ei.


ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 	 ITULAU E 27 PESE: 20, 64


The letter enriches our mind with the knowledge of God and his Word, stresses God’s undeserved kindness, and exalts Christ’s role in our salvation.—Heb. 4:12. 	 E fai ne te tusi tenā ke momea aka te ‵tou iloa e uiga ki te Atua mo tena Muna, e faka‵mafa mai te alofa tauanoa o te Atua, kae fakaaloalo atu foki i ei ki te tulaga o Keliso i te ‵tou fakaolataga.—Epelu 4:12.


Abraham was a man of faith 	 Ne fai Apelaamo mo fai se tagata o te fakatuanaki


He may begin attending congregation meetings and even give good comments. 	 E mafai o kamata o kau atu a ia ki fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga kae fai foki ana tali.


However, that was no longer readily available because of the ban. 	 E ui i ei, ko sē faigofie o maua ona ko te fakataputapuga.


Keep Contending for Jehovah’s Blessing, Sept. 	 Ke Tumau i te Taua Atu ke Maua a Fakamanuiaga a Ieova, Sete.


Paul never forgot his encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ 	 Ne seki puli eiloa i a Paulo a te taimi ne fakafetaui atu ei ki a ia a te Aliki ko Iesu Keliso


We prayed to Jehovah for guidance.” 	 Ne ‵talo atu māua ki a Ieova mō se takitakiga.”


He decided to tear down the storehouses that he had and build bigger ones to store all the excess grain and good things. 	 Ne fakaiku aka ne ia ke ofa ki lalo ana fale fakaputu koloa konā kae toe faka‵tu ne fale tai ‵lasi ke fakaputu a te ‵toega o ana fuataga mo nisi mea ‵lei katoa.


And though it has been attacked again and again over the centuries—burned, banned, and belittled—its statements have weathered every onslaught. 	 E tiga eiloa ne uke a taumafaiga ne fai i senitenali e uke—ke ‵sunu, fakatapu, kae fakatauemu—a nisi tusitusiga ko mage‵mage kae e se fai ei te Tusi Tapu ke sē katoatoa.


• How can our speech help us in cooperating with others? 	 • E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu a ‵tou pati e fai ke ‵kau fakatasi tatou mo nisi tino?


3 What does it mean to seek first God’s righteousness? 	 3 Se a la te uiga ke ‵sala muamua ki te amiotonu o te Atua?


We cannot begin to imagine what it will be like to be living at that blessed time when Jehovah will use his holy spirit to fulfill his purpose for the earth and humankind upon it. 	 E se mafai eiloa o fakaataata i ‵tou mafaufau a te gali o te olaga i te taimi manuia telā ka fakaaoga ei ne Ieova tena agaga tapu ke fakataunu tena fuafuaga mō te lalolagi mo tino i ei.


But he does not have to start that way. 	 Kae e se ‵tau o kamata a ia i te auala tenā.


In addition to what was offered in the grain offerings, a total of 22,000 cattle and 120,000 sheep were sacrificed on that occasion.—1 Kings 8:62-65. 	 E se gata fua i taulaga saito kolā ne ofo atu, kae ne avatu foki a pulumakau e 22,000 mo mamoe e 120,000 e pelā me ne taulaga i te aso tenā.—1 Tupu 8:62-65.


At baptism, a person shows others that he is dedicated. 	 I te papatisoga, e fakaasi atu ne koe ki nisi tino me i a koe ko oti ne tukugina atu.


1:15—How had Jehovah “trodden the very winepress belonging to the virgin daughter of Judah”? 	 1:15—Ne ‘nutipala pefea ne Ieova a tino o Iuta e pelā me ne vine e ‵kumi i te koga ‵tau vine’?


Regarding Jesus’ resurrection, Peter, one of his apostles, explained: “God raised this one up on the third day and allowed him to become manifest, not to all the people, but to witnesses appointed beforehand by God, to us, who ate and drank with him after his rising from the dead.” 	 E pelā mo te toetuga o Iesu, ne fakamatala mai ne Petelu, se tokotasi o ana apositolo: “Ne toe fakatu aka a Ia ne te Atua i te tolu o aso kae talia ne ia ke fakaasi atu a ia, e se ki tino katoa, kae ki molimau kolā ko leva ne filifili ne te Atua, e pelā foki mo matou, kolā ne ‵kai kae inu fakatasi mo ia mai tua o tena toe fakatuakaga mai te mate.”


19 Third, the parable enables us to identify the wheat class. 	 19 A te tolu o mea, ko mafai o iloa ne tatou mai te tala fakatusa me ko oi e aofia i te potukau e pelā me ne saito.


9 Prove Bible truth to yourself. 	 9 Ke fakatalitonu atu ki a koe te munatonu mai te Tusi Tapu.


In his Word, Jehovah portrays himself as “a father of fatherless boys and a judge of widows.” 	 I loto i tena Muna, e fakaata mai ne Ieova a ia eiloa e pelā me “se tamana ki tamaliki ta‵gata ko seai ne tamana kae se fakamasino ki fāfine ko ‵mate olotou avaga.”


What interchange may there be between you and resurrected ones? 	 Ne a tala kāti e mafai o sau‵tala koe ki ei fakatasi mo tino kolā ka toe‵tu aka i te mate?


These visions are of interest to us because they pertain to what is happening on the world scene now and show how Jehovah will take action in the near future. 	 Ka fia‵fia eiloa tatou ki fakaasiga konei me e fetaui ‵lei eiloa mo mea kolā e ‵tupu i te lalolagi i te taimi nei, kae fakaasi mai foki i ei a faifaiga kolā ka fai ne Ieova i aso pili mai mua nei.


What is it, why should we want to be guided by it, and what can we do to benefit fully from its influence? 	 E ‵tau o fakamalosi aka ne te sukesukega tenei a te loto fia‵fia o tatou ke molimau katoatoa atu e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua.


(Jeremiah 10:23, 24) It would be folly for humans to think that they could successfully regulate society without Jehovah ruling them. 	 (Ielemia 10:23, 24, NW) Se mea valea mō tino ke mafau‵fau me e mafai o manuia latou i te pule atu ki te sosaiete o tino e aunoa mo te pule atu o Ieova ki a latou.


(Exodus 2:23-25) At the burning bush, Jehovah said to Moses: “I am proceeding to go down to deliver [my people] out of the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a land good and spacious, to a land flowing with milk and honey.” 	 (Esoto 2:23-25) I tafa o te lakau e ‵ka i te afi, ne fai atu a Ieova ki a Mose: “Tenei ko fanaifo ei au ki lalo ke faka‵sao [oku tino] mai tino Aikupito, ke ‵taki foki latou keatea mai Aikupito, ki se fenua e ‵lei kae lasi, se fenua e maumea kae laukele ola.”


Consequently, “the twelve” corrected the situation by appointing “seven certified men” over the “necessary business” of food distribution. 	 Tela la, ne faka‵lei aka ne “te tinoagafulu mo te tokolua apositolo” a te tulaga tenā mai te ‘filifiliga o tāgata fakamaoni e tokofitu’ “ke pule” ne latou a te tufatufaga o meakai.


“My mood became self-absorbed and desperate,” says Serge, who downloaded porn to his mobile phone almost daily. 	 “Au ko manako fua ke nofo tokotasi kae manavase,” ko pati a Serge, telā ne ‵kopi ne ia a ata ma‵sei ki loto i tena selefoni i te ukega o aso.


(Matthew 6:12) “Become kind to one another, tenderly compassionate, freely forgiving one another.”—Ephesians 4:32. 	 (Mataio 6:12) “E ‵tau mo koutou o fakatau a‵lofa kae fakatau atafai; ke fakatau fakamagalo foki koutou.”—Efeso 4:32.


Jehovah is the name of God as revealed in the Bible. 	 A Ieova ko te igoa o te Atua e pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu.


The modern-day organization of Jehovah’s Witnesses began in the 1870’s. 	 Ne kamata te fakapotopotoga a Molimau a Ieova i aso nei i te vaitaimi o te 1870.


They could wish for no greater honor than to be ordained by Jehovah God himself! 	 E seai aka foki se isi fakaaloaloga e sili atu e mafai o fakamoe‵moe latou ki ei i lō te lotou faūga ne Ieova te Atua!


Sadly, Cain ignored his Creator’s counsel and murdered his brother. 	 Se mea fakafanoanoa me ne fulitua atu a Kaino ki pati fakatonutonu a te Atua kae ne tamate ne ia tena taina.


(Proverbs 4:18) The Watch Tower of December 1, 1928, said: “Can we say that [the] circulation of the Bible accomplished the foretold preaching of the gospel of the kingdom? 	 (Faataoto 4:18) E penei a pati i The Watch Tower i a Tesema 1, 1928: “E mata, e mafai o fai atu me i [te] tufaatuga o Tusi Tapu ne fakataunu i ei te talaiga telā ne ‵valo mai e uiga ki te tala ‵lei o te malo?


The Bible clearly describes the heartwarming nature of this attribute. 	 E fakamatala faka‵lei mai i te Tusi Tapu a te vaega gali o te uiga tenei.


18 Clearly, Paul is not here referring to our initial feeling of hope of perfect life. 	 18 E manino i ei, me ne seki fakauiga a Paulo i konā ki te lagonaga muamua o tatou e uiga ki te fakamoemoega ki te ola ‵lei katoatoa.


18 Handling anger calmly is not simply a matter of putting on a serene face. 	 18 A te fa‵ki ne tatou o ‵tou kaitaua e se fakafoliga atu fua i ei i a tatou e se ita.


(Read Joshua 14:6-9.) 	 (Faitau te Iosua 14:6-9.)


Thus, one praying to saints does so with the hope that special favor may be obtained through them because of their blessed position before God. 	 Tela la, a te tino telā e ‵talo atu ki te kau tapu, e ‵talo mo te fakamoemoega ke mafai o maua se taliaga fakapito e auala i a latou ona ko te lotou manuia i mua o te Atua.


My parents were hardworking, honest people with a love for others. 	 A oku mātua ne tino e ga‵lue malosi, kae fakamaoni kolā e a‵lofa malosi ki nisi tino.


• Name and explain some of the spiritual treasures “concealed in” Christ. 	 • Taku mai kae fakamatala mai foki a nisi koloa faka-te-agaga “‵funa” i a Keliso.


But rebellion against God’s authority introduced suffering to mankind. 	 Kae ona ko te ‵teke atu ki te tulaga pule o te Atua ne maua i ei ne tino a logo‵maega.


Does that sound like a mere dream? 	 E a, e fai fua te manatu tenā e pelā me se mea e moemiti ki ei kae e se tonu?


3. How did Satan plant doubts in Eve’s mind? 3 One ploy that Satan uses is to plant doubts in our mind. 	 3 A te togafiti e tasi telā e fakaaogā ne Satani ko te ‵tokiga o te fakalotolotolua i ‵tou mafaufau.


I Found Happiness in Giving (R. Parkin), Aug. 	 Ne Maua ne Au te Fiafia Mai te Tuku Atu (R. Parkin), Aoku.


Tribes and Peoples and Tongues” 	 Matakāiga, Tino Valevale, ‵Gana”


1, 2. (a) The arrangements in connection with the temple would have what effect on God’s people? (b) What provisions did David make for the temple’s construction? 	 1, 2. (a) Ne a mea ne mafai o maua ne tino o te Atua mai i te fakatokaga e uiga ki te faletapu? (e) Ne a fakatokaga ne fai ne Tavita ke fesoasoani atu ei ki te faitega o te faletapu?


The Bible describes Satan as “the father of the lie” and “the original serpent.” 	 E fakamatala mai ne te Tusi Tapu a Satani me ko te “tamana foki eiloa o tino ‵loi,” mo te “gata mua.”


Besides bringing unclean worldly thinking into the Christian association, dressing that way has the potential to create unclean thoughts in others. 	 E se gata i te aumaiga o mafaufauga lai‵lai faka-te-lalolagi ki loto i te fakapotopotoga faka-Kelisiano, kāti e mafai o fakamāfua aka foki ne ou teuga a mafaufauga lai‵lai i nisi tino.


If we love our fellow humans, we will not view them as inferior or speak to them disrespectfully. 	 Kafai e a‵lofa tatou ki ‵tou tino, ka sē ‵kilo atu tatou ki a latou e pelā me ne tino fatauvā, io me fai‵pati atu tatou ki a latou mo te sē āva.


God permitted these tests of faith, and Jesus maintained his integrity as a perfect man who always trusted in Jehovah and upheld His sovereignty. 	 Ne talia ne te Atua a tofotofoga konei o te fakatuanaki, kae ne tumau eiloa a te fakamaoni o Iesu e pelā me se tagata ‵lei katoatoa telā ne talitonu faeloa ki a Ieova kae ‵lago atu ki Tena Pulega Sili.


For further examples, see “Small Sacrifices Brought Us Great Blessings,” in The Watchtower, April 1, 2004, pages 24-8. 	 Ke maua a nisi fakaakoakoga, ke onoono ki te “Small Sacrifices Brought Us Great Blessings,” [E Maua a Fakamanuiaga ‵Lasi Mai i te Taliaga o Mea Faiga‵ta] i The Watchtower i a Apelila 1, 2004, te itulau e 24-28.


“Many things you yourself have done, O Jehovah my God,” sang King David, “even your wonderful works and your thoughts toward us; there is none to be compared to you. 	 Ne usu mai a te Tupu ko Tavita, penei: “Te Aliki [ko Ieova] te motou Atua, ko oti ne fai ne koe mea e uke mō matou; e seai se tino e ‵pau mo koe! Ko oti ne fai ne koe a fuafuaga ‵gali mō matou.


3 Timothy was presented with an unusual invitation—to become the apostle Paul’s traveling companion! 	 3 Ne maua ne Timoteo se ‵kamiga fakaofoofogia—ke fai mo fai te taugasoa faimalaga o te apositolo ko Paulo!


Nathan delivered God’s message but in a way that helped David grasp the gravity of his errors and moved him to take action.—2 Sam. 12:1-14. 	 Ne fakaasi atu ne Natano a te fekau a te Atua i se auala telā ne fesoasoani atu ki a Tavia ke malamalama i te ‵mafa o ana agasala kae fakamalosi atu ke gasuesue fakavave a ia o fai se faiga.—2 Samu. 12:1-14.


Whatever calamity may confront us, we must have unwavering confidence that “God is for us a refuge and strength.” 	 Faitalia me se a te fakalavelave faigatā e mafai o fepaki mo tatou, e ‵tau o ‵mautakitaki ‵tou loto tali‵tonu me i “te Atua ko te ‵lafiga mo te malosi o tatou.”


What should we take into consideration when making personal choices? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o mafau‵fau tatou ki ei māfai ko fai a fakaikuga totino?


How does that affect you? 	 E pokotia pefea koe i te mea tenā?


How should women view this inspired statement? 	 E ‵tau o pefea te kilokiloga a fafine ki te fakamatalaga tenei mai te Atua?


The faithful on earth pray for the fulfillment of that will. 	 E ‵talo atu eiloa a tino fakamaoni i te lalolagi mō te fakataunuga o te loto tenā.


Despite his unsurpassed power, however, Jehovah must have felt some disappointment when one of his spirit sons rebelled and became Satan. 	 Faitalia tena malosi sē fuafuagina, ne ‵tau eiloa o fanoanoa a Ieova i te taimi ne ‵teke atu ei tena tama faka-te-agaga e tokotasi kae ne fai mo fai a Satani.


19 The well-researched material that we receive through Jehovah’s organization helps us discern his beautiful qualities in the world around us. 	 19 A tusi kolā ko oti ne fakatoka faka‵lei kolā e maua ne tatou mai te fakapotopotoga a Ieova e fesoasoani mai ke lavea ne tatou ana uiga ‵gali i te lalolagi i ‵tou tafa.


Others have trouble guarding their tongue, so they often stumble in word. 	 E faigata ki nisi tino ke fakaeteete i olotou pati e fai, tela la, e masani sāle o fakaitaita atu latou ki nisi tino.


4 With such marvelous blessings resulting from Kingdom rule, it is no wonder that Bible prophecy speaks of life at that time in these comforting words: “The meek ones themselves will possess the earth, and they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.” 	 4 Ona ko fakamanuiaga ‵gali penā kolā e māfua mai i te pulega o te Malo, e se tioa eiloa o fai mai penei a te valoaga i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te olaga i te vaitaimi tenā: “Ka ko latou kolā e loto maulalo, ka fai mo latou te fenua, kae ka maua ne latou te manuia mo te filemu katoatoa.”


20. (a) What blessings have you received from having a full share in the spiritual harvest? (b) What are you determined to do? 	 20. (a) Ne a fakamanuiaga ne maua ne koe mai i te kau katoatoa atu ki te ‵katigā saito faka-te-agaga? (e) Se a te mea e fakaiku aka ne koe ke fai?


Ethel Bennecoff related that the Bible Students went forth “with more zeal and love in [their] hearts than ever before.” 	 Ne fai mai a Ethel Bennecoff me ne olo atu a Tino A‵koga o te Tusi Tapu “i te loto finafinau mo te alofa telā e sili atu i lō aso mua.”


After 50 years of pioneer service, we still have our savings left! 	 Mai tua o te 50 tausaga ne paenia ei māua, koi ‵toe eiloa a mā tupe kolā ne ‵teu!


We prove what we are by becoming ‘not forgetful hearers, but doers of the word’ 	 E fakatalitonu atu ne tatou ‵tou tulaga tonu mai te fai mo fai ne ‘tino kolā e tau‵tali i te muna a te Atua, kae se na ko te faka‵logo fua ki ei’


Jehovah’s spirit gave both of them the strength they needed. 	 Ne tuku atu ne te agaga o Ieova ki a lāua a te malosi ne manakogina ne lāua.


(Lev. 18:24, 25) However, that law also reveals a dangerous internal influence that might lead us away from our destination of everlasting life. 	 (Levitiko 18:24, 25) Kae ne fakaasi mai foki i te tulafono tenā se fakamalosiga fakamataku i loto i a tatou telā e mafai o ‵taki atu ei tatou keatea mai te ‵tou fakamoemoega ko te ola se-gata-mai.


Since the seed that is sown is the word of the Kingdom, the fruitage must be a manyfold duplication of that seed. The bearing of fruitage in this case refers to making expressions about the Kingdom. 	 Ona ko te mea e fakauiga te fuaga telā e ‵toki ki te fekau o te Malo, e fakauiga a fuataga kolā e ‵fua mai i ei ki te uke o taimi e fakamatala atu ei a mea e uiga ki te Malo.


And what joy that will bring in the future when all creation will praise Jehovah and rejoice in the splendor of his glory!—Revelation 5:13, 14. 	 Kae ka pefea foki loa te fiafia telā ka maua ne tino i aso mai mua nei māfai ko tavae atu a tino katoa ki a Ieova kae ka fia‵fia foki latou ki te gali o tena ‵malu!—Fakaasiga 5:13, 14.


One of Christ’s 12 apostles, Judas Iscariot, turned traitor like Ahithophel. 	 Ne fai te tino e tokotasi mai i apositolo e toko 12 o Iesu ko Iuta te Isikaliota e pelā me se tino fakalata tino, e pelā eiloa mo Aitofele.


Its program enables one to research topics and discussions of scriptures. 	 E fesoasoani mai te mea tenā ke fai ne se tino a sukesukega ki mataupu mo fakamatalaga o tusi siki.


(Exodus 4:29-31) Soon, however, “the officers of the sons of Israel” blamed Moses and his brother for making them “smell offensive” before Pharaoh and his servants. 	 (Esoto 4:29-31) Ne seki leva kae ‵losi atu a “takitaki Isalaelu” ki a Mose mo tena taina mō te faiga o te tupu ko Falao mo ana tavini “ke ita” ki a latou.


How do 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Philippians 2:4 have a bearing on what we wear? 	 E fakagalue pefea ne tatou te 1 Kolinito 10:31 mo te Filipi 2:4 ki te filifiliga o gatu e ‵pei tatou ki ei?


The concept of an annual observance to commemorate a significant event is certainly not unusual. 	 E se se mea fou ke fakamanatu aka se mea tāua i tausaga takitasi.


Even though the people had been without meat for some time, God had given them enough manna to eat. 	 E tiga eiloa ne seki ‵kai a tino ki ‵kano o manu mō se vaitaimi, ne tuku atu eiloa ne te Atua a manai e uke mo olotou ‵kai.


In 1947, when I was 19 years old, I came in contact with the truth through one of our neighbors, Theunis Been. 	 I te taimi ko 19 ei oku tausaga i te 1947, ne maua ei ne au te munatonu e auala i te motou tuakoi e tokotasi, ko Theunis Been.


Like the writer of Psalm 147, do you not have many good reasons to cry out “Praise Jah!” and to encourage others to do the same? 	 E pelā mo te tino ne tusi ne ia te Salamo 147, e mata, e maua ne koe a pogai e uke ke “‵Viki ki a Ioa!” kae fakamalosi atu a nisi tino ke fai foki penā? [Fakamatalaga mai lalo]


(Luke 18:8) And when it comes to religion in general, such disinterest is to be expected. 	 (Luka 18:8) E uiga eiloa ki te kilokiloga masani a tino ki lotu, ko leva ne iloa ne latou me ka tupu te mea tenā.


Abraham was convinced that Jehovah would never act unjustly by “putting the righteous man to death with the wicked one.” 	 Ne talitonu a Apelaamo me ka se mafai o gasuesue a Ieova mo te sē fakamaoni mai te “tamate a tino amio‵tonu fakatasi mo tino agasala.”


In the course of his judicial duties, Burrus perhaps interviews the apostle Paul, either at the palace or at the Praetorian camp, before presenting the case to Nero. 	 E se taumate ne fakafesili ne Burrus a te apositolo ko Paulo i te koga e ‵nofo i ei a sotia leoleo a te tupu io me ko te palesi a koi tuai o avatu tou tagata ki a Nero.


9 Anointed Christian wives were in no way inferior to their anointed Christian husbands. 	 9 E se ma‵luga atu a tāgata Kelisiano fakaekegina i olotou avaga Kelisiano fakaekegina.


Hence, if you believe that Jehovah’s standards are for your good, you owe it to yourself to live by your convictions. 	 Tela la, kafai e talitonu koe me i tulaga o Ieova e ‵lei mō koe, e ‵tau eiloa o ola koe e ‵tusa mo tou loto talitonu tenā.


The message about God’s Kingdom is called “good news” because it explains that God has set up a government in heaven to take control of earth’s affairs!—Matthew 24:14; Daniel 2:44.* 	 A te fekau e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua e taku ki “te tala ‵lei” me e fakamatala mai i ei a te fakatuakaga ne te Atua o se pulega i te lagi ke pule mai ki mea katoa i te lalolagi!—Mataio 24:14; Tanielu 2:44.*


17 A ruthless enemy of Jehovah, Jezebel tried to eradicate true worship from the land. 	 17 Ne taumafai se fili matagā o Ieova, ko Iesepela, ke fakaseai a te tapuakiga tonu mai te fenua.


But not all viewing of pornography calls for a hearing before a judicial committee. 	 Kae e se ko te onoono ki amioga finalalolagi katoa e ‵tau o fakamasino ne se komiti fakamasino.


In fact, the Bible promises that God will “bring to ruin those ruining the earth.” 	 A te tonuga loa, e folafola mai te Tusi Tapu me ka fakamasei ne te Atua a “latou kolā e fakamasei ne latou te lalolagi.”


It is impossible to gain this wisdom without having a good relationship with God. 3:16, 17. 	 E se mafai o maua te poto tenei e aunoa mo te mauaga o se fesokotakiga ‵lei mo te Atua. 3:16, 17.


However, might they harbor strong negative feelings toward a brother or a sister who slighted one of their relatives or who they think did so? 	 E ui i ei, e mata, e ‵teu aka ne latou a lagonaga sē ‵lei ki se taina io me se tuagane telā ne faka‵mae atu ki se kāiga o latou io me ko te tino telā e mafau‵fau latou me ne fai ne ia?


It is to us, then, that the psalmist says: “Shout in triumph to God, all you people of the earth. 	 Tela la, e fakauiga eiloa ki a tatou a pati a te faisalamo: “Ke ka‵laga mo te fia‵fia tino katoa ki te Atua!


Our next article offers help. 	 E tuku mai i te suā mataupu a manatu fesoasoani e uiga ki ei.


No. 6 Religion Man-Made? 	 A Lotu ne Māfua Mai Tagata?


The governing body concluded that Christians must ‘abstain from blood’ 	 Ne fakaiku aka ne te potukau pule me e se ‵tau mo Kelisiano o ‘‵kai ki te toto’


Jehovah knows our activities, our thoughts, and our words even before we speak them. 	 E iloa ne Ieova ‵tou galuega, ‵tou mafaufauga, mo ‵tou pati a koi tuai o faipati atu ne tatou.


With only 219 words in its Greek text, the letter from the apostle John to Gaius is the shortest book in the Bible. 	 Mai i pati fua e 219 i te tusiga i te ‵gana Eleni, a te tusi mai te apositolo ko Ioane ki a Kaio ko te ‵toe tusi toetoe i te Tusi Tapu.


“All those taking refuge in [Jehovah] will rejoice; to time indefinite they will cry out joyfully,” says Psalm 5:11. 	 E fai mai te Salamo 5:11: “Ko latou katoa kolā e maua ne latou mai i a koe a te filemu ka fia‵fia; ka usu pese faeloa latou mo te fia‵fia.”


(James 4:4) Conversely, if we want to be Jehovah’s friends, we must expect Satan’s world to hate us.—John 15:19; 1 John 3:13. 12. (a) What comforting words did David write? (b) What warning did Jehovah give by means of the prophet Azariah? 	 (Iakopo 4:4) I te suā feitu, kafai e ma‵nako tatou o fai mo taugasoa o Ieova, e ‵tau o iloa foki ne tatou me ka takalialia mai te lalolagi a Satani ki a tatou.—Ioane 15:19; 1 Ioane 3:13.


Is It Wrong to Grieve? 	 E Mata, e Masei te Loto Mafatia?


This will be obedient mankind’s joyful experience. 	 Ka fai a te mea tenei mo fai se mea fakafiafia ki tino faka‵logo katoa.


(Matthew 10:34-36; Hebrews 12:14) Still, we do everything we reasonably can—without compromising righteous principles—to make peace “with all men.” 	 (Mataio 10:34-36; Epelu 12:14) Kae e fai eiloa ne tatou te ‵toe mea e mafai ne tatou o fai—e aunoa mo te gutugutulua ki akoakoga fakavae amio‵tonu—ke tausi ei te filemu “mo nisi tino.”


“This is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments.”—1 JOHN 5:3. 	 “Me e tenei te uiga o te alofa ki te Atua: ko te fakalogo ki ana fakatonuga.”—1 IOANE 5:3.


When elders deal with erring fellow believers, therefore, it is a matter, not of crime and punishment, but of sin and spiritual restoration where possible. 	 Tela la, i te taimi e ‵saga atu ei a toeaina ki te agasala a se taina talitonu, e se ko te mea ‵se mo te fakasalaga e tāua kae ko te agasala mo tena faka‵leiga i te feitu faka-te-agaga, māfai e mafai.


Most people glance at themselves in a mirror every morning before going out in public. 	 E onoono atu a tino e tokouke ki olotou ata i te kilo i taeao katoa a koi tuai o olo atu i mata o tino.


“Because of this, we were encouraged to learn Chinese,” says the husband. 	 “Ona ko te pogai tenei ne ma‵nako maua o tauloto ki te ‵gana Saina,” ko pati a te tagata.


The book Between Resistance and Martyrdom—Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Third Reich relates the comments of a young Jewish prisoner, in which he describes his first encounter with Jehovah’s Witnesses after he arrived at the Neuengamme concentration camp: 	 E fakamatala mai i te tusi ko te Between Resistance and Martyrdom—Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Third Reich a pati a se talavou Iutaia telā ne ‵pei ki te falepuipui, e uiga ki te taimi muamua ne fetaui ei a ia mo Molimau a Ieova i te taimi ne oko atu ei a ia ki te falepuipui i Neuengamme:


Nevertheless, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and with a lack of faith.” (1 Tim. 1:13) He recognized that Jehovah and Jesus had shown him great mercy. 	 Kae ne fakaasi mai ki a au te alofa fakamagalo me ne fai ne au a mea konā i toku valea mo te seai o se fakatuanaki.” (1 Timo. 1:13) Ne iloa ‵lei ne ia me ne fakaasi atu ne Ieova mo Iesu a te lasi o te alofa fakamagalo.


9 Consider the oxygen cycle. 	 9 Ke mafaufau ki te tamilosaga a te okisene.


What obscured the pure Christian “wheat” from view? 	 Kaia ne seki faigofie ei ke lavea atu a Kelisiano ‵tonu kolā ko “saito”?


16 Do not read just to cover pages. 	 16 Sa faitau fua ke fakaoti ne koe se aofaki o itulau.


More important, it brings honor to Jehovah God, the Originator of marriage.—Genesis 2:18, 21-24; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Ephesians 3:15; 1 Thessalonians 5:17. 	 E sili atu i mea katoa, e avatu i ei a vikiga ki a Ieova te Atua, te Māfuaga o te fakaipoipoga.—Kenese 2:18, 21-24; 1 Kolinito 10:31; Efeso 3:15; 1 Tesalonia 5:17.


(Psalm 119:99-101) By observing God’s reminders, we will keep off “every bad path” and will avoid becoming like the masses of mankind, who are “in darkness mentally, and alienated from the life that belongs to God.”—Ephesians 4:17-19. 	 (Salamo 119:99-101) Kafai e faka‵logo tatou ki akoakoga mai te Atua, e mafai ei ne tatou o ‵kalo keatea mai ‘amioga masei katoa’ kae ka se fai tatou e pelā mo te tokoukega o tino kolā “e ‵nofo foki olotou mafaufau i te pouliga.


(Read Leviticus 22:19, 20.) 	 (Faitau te Levitiko 22:19, 20.)


They may learn, for example, that Jehovah wants us to speak to him freely from the heart, approaching him with any concern that we might have. 	 E pelā mo te iloa ne latou me e manako a Ieova ke fai‵pati atu tatou ki a ia mai ‵tou ‵kanoloto, kae fakaasi atu ki a ia so se mea telā e manava‵se tatou ki ei.


Although the deep pain that parents feel when they lose a child does not easily disappear, prayer to God and association with true Christian friends will bring real comfort to those who grieve. 	 E tiga eiloa e se faigofie ke galo fakavave atu a te māfatia telā e lagona ne mātua māfai ko mate se tamaliki, a te ‵talo atu ki te Atua mo te ‵kau fakatasi mo taugasoa Kelisiano ‵tonu, ka aumai i ei a fakamafanafanaga tonu ki tino kolā e fanoa‵noa.


2 Today, God’s Word, in whole or in part, can be read by billions. 	 2 I aso nei, e mafai o fai‵tau ne te fia piliona o tino a te Muna kātoa a te Atua, io me se vaega i ei.


(Amos 2:4) Judah received the foretold punishment when she was desolated by the Babylonians in 607 B.C.E. Once again we see that for the wicked, there is no escaping divine judgment. 	 (Amosa 2:4) Ne maua ne Iuta te fakasalaga telā ko leva ne ‵valo mai i tena lepega ne tino Papelonia i te 607 T.L.M. Ko toe lavea foki ne tatou i konei, me e seai eiloa se tino masei e sao i te fakamasinoga a te Atua. 11-13.


13 Jesus showed love for the people he taught. How may we imitate him in this regard? 	 E mafai pefea ne tatou o fakaakoako atu ki a ia i te feitu tenei?


Nevertheless, he was a self-sacrificing and helpful Christian, and Paul really needed him. 	 E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, ne fai a ia mo fai se Kelisiano telā e fiafia o fesoasoani atu, kae ne manako malosi eiloa a Paulo ki tena fesoasoani.


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“These Are the True Christians” 	 “Konei Eiloa a Kelisiano ‵Tonu”


For instance, anointed Witnesses of Jehovah have been blessed with insight, enabling them to understand that Jesus Christ became heavenly King in the year 1914. 	 E pelā mo te mea e tasi, ko manuia a Molimau fakaekegina a Ieova me ko maina nei latou me ne fai a Iesu Keliso mo fai te Tupu faka-te-lagi i te tausaga ko te 1914.


What Should Children Learn? 	 Ne a Mea e ‵Tau o Tauloto ne Tama‵liki e Uiga ki te Atua?


17 In his first letter to the Christian elder Timothy, the apostle Paul outlined the qualifications of elders and ministerial servants in local congregations. 	 17 I tena tusi ki te toeaina Kelisiano ko Timoteo, ne taku atu ne te apositolo ko Paulo a mea kolā e manakogina ke tavini atu e pelā me ne toeaina mo tavini fakafaifeau i te fakapotopotoga.


15 Within the congregation. 	 15 I loto i te fakapotopotoga.


This nature is what causes the conflict between the flesh and the mind that Paul mentioned earlier. 	 Tenei te tulaga telā e fakamāfua ne ia te taua i te va o te foitino mo te mafaufau telā ne faipati muamua mai ki ei a Paulo.


Jesus has in mind giving three of his intimate disciples a spectacular foregleam of his glory in Kingdom power. 	 Ne mafaufau a Iesu ke tuku atu ki ana soko e tokotolu kolā e ‵pili atu ki a ia se ata mautinoa o mea kolā ka ‵tupu māfai ko pule mai a ia i tena Malo.


What are some of the qualifications that must be met by men reaching out for congregational responsibility? 	 Ne a nisi mea e manakogina kolā e ‵tau o fakafetaui aka ki ei a tāgata kolā e taumafai ki tofiga i te fakapotopotoga?


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While it may at times seem that way, recognize that your parents’ concern is an expression of their love for you. 	 Faitalia me foliga mai penā i nisi taimi, ke iloa ne koutou me i te manava‵se o mātua se fakaasiga o te lā a‵lofa ki a koutou.


In addition, although not aware of all the details, they would have known something about his future role as Savior and as Ruler of God’s Kingdom. 	 I tafa i ei, e tiga ne seki malamalama a laua i mea likiliki katoa, ne ‵tau o iloa ne laua ne nāi mea e uiga ki tena tulaga i aso mai mua e pelā me se Fakaola mo te Pule o te Malo o te Atua.


(Genesis 3:1-6) Before Adam’s offspring were born as inheritors of sin and death, however, God foretold the coming of a perfect Seed. 	 (Kenese 3: 1-6) A koi tuai o fa‵nau mai a tama a Atamu e pelā me ne tino ko maua ne latou a te agasala mo te mate, kae ko leva ne ‵valo mai ne te Atua a te saemaiga o te Fanau ‵lei katoatoa.


Why should we be interested in an account that is thousands of years old? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o ‵saga atu tatou ki se tala e uiga ki mea kolā ne ‵tupu i te fia afe tausaga ko ‵teka?


Strive to be a good reader and to give meaningful comments at Christian meetings. 	 Taumafai ke fai mo fai se tino ‵lei i te faitau kae ke fai foki a tali aoga i fakatasiga Kelisiano.


9 A child can become mature by observing his parents and copying their good example. 	 9 E mafai eiloa o gasolo aka te tamaliki o matua ‵lei mai te kilokilo atu ki ana mātua kae tautali i la fakaakoakoga ‵lei.


Noah had to trust that Jehovah would keep His promise to end wickedness, believing that God would do so at just the right time.—Gen. 6:17. 	 Ne ‵tau o loto talitonu a Noa me ka tausi a Ieova ki Tena tautoga ke fakagata a amioga ma‵sei, kae talitonu i te Atua ka fai eiloa ne ia penā i te taimi tonu.—Kene. 6:17.


He said: “Father, if you want to, remove this cup from me. 	 Ne fai mai a ia: “Toku Tamana, kafai e tonu mo tou loto, ave keatea te ipu tenei mai i a au.


11, 12. (a) How does the account about the jailer relate to our ministry? (b) We want to be available to do what? 	 11, 12. (a) E soko pefea ne tatou a te tala o te tausi pagota ki ‵tou galuega talai? (e) Se a te mea e ma‵nako tatou ke avanoa ki ei?


(2 Timothy 1:5; 3:14, 15) The Scriptures encourage respect for what parents believe. 	 (2 Timoteo 1:5; 3:14, 15) E fakamalosi mai a te Tusi Tapu ke āva ki mea kolā e tali‵tonu ki ei a mātua.


How did King David become involved in gross sin? 	 Ne ‵lave pefea a te tupu ko Tavita i se agasala matagā?


It may be that I apologize more often than I have to because even if the other person was not offended, I feel better for it. 	 Kāti e uke atu a taimi e fakatoese atu ei au i lō te mea e manakogina me faitalia me ne seki logo‵mae a te tino tenā i aku pati, kae e lagona eiloa ne au te ‵lei o oku lagonaga e uiga ki ei.


(Luke 3:21, 22) Indeed, this event marked the beginning of a sacrificial life course for Jesus that lasted for three and a half years. 	 (Luka 3:21, 22) A te tonuga loa, ne kamata mai i ei te olaga o Iesu e pelā me se taulaga i tausaga e tolu mo te āfa.


(Hebrews 5:14) Recall, however, Jehovah’s words through the prophet Isaiah: “Woe to those who are saying that good is bad and bad is good!” 	 (Epelu 5:14) Ke masaua a pati a Ieova e auala i te pelofeta ko Isaia: “A koutou ko malaia! E taku ne koutou a amioga ma‵sei me ne mea ‵lei, kae taku ne koutou a amioga ‵lei me ne amioga ma‵sei.”


At the top of the list was mutual faithfulness. 	 A te ‵toe mea tāua ki tino ko te fakamaoni o te tauavaga ki a laua eiloa.


(Isaiah 37:36) This hostile ‘prince of Persia’ could only be an agent of the Devil, that is, a demon who was given control over the realm of the Persian Empire. 	 (Isaia 37:36) A te ‘agelu tausi o Pelesia’ amio fakasaua tenei, e mafai fua o fai mo fai se sui o te Tiapolo, se temoni telā ko oti ne tuku atu ke pule i te Emupaea o Pelesia.


While some live in relative comfort, millions live as squatters, setting up shacks wherever they can. 	 E tiga eiloa e ‵nofo a nisi tino i fale ‵gali kae ‵lei, e ‵nofo atu te fia miliona o tino i fale kolā e faite fua ki potu laukāpa mo pokisi pepa i so se koga e avanoa.


(Ephesians 4:23, 24) The Bible provides wise insight into what causes our problems and teaches us how to cope with them. 	 (Efeso 4:23, 24) E tuku mai i te Tusi Tapu a te malamalama tonu ki pogai o ‵tou fakalavelave kae e akoako mai foki i ei a te auala ke fakafesagai atu ki ei.


Taking into account Jesus’ command that true worshippers worship God with spirit and truth, it is clear that worship rendered at any shrine or sacred place has no special value to our heavenly Father. 	 A te mafaufau ki te fakatonuga a Iesu me e tapuaki atu a tino tapuaki ‵tonu ki te Atua i te agaga mo te munatonu, e manino ‵lei me e seai lele eiloa se aoga o te tapuaki atu i so se koga fakalotu ‵malu io me se koga tapu ki te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi.


What does it mean to ‘walk with God,’ and what Bible examples shed light on this matter? 	 Se a te uiga o te ‘sa‵sale fakatasi mo te Atua,’ kae ne a fakaakoakoga i te Tusi Tapu e fakamatala mai i ei te uiga o te mea tenei?


Why “the Merciful” Are Happy 	 Te Pogai e Fia‵fia ei a Tino “A‵lofa Fakamagalo”


And do this in the light of Jesus’ words: “No man can come to me unless the Father, who sent me, draws him.” 	 Kae e ‵tau o fai penā, fakatasi mo te mafaufau ‵mafa ki pati a Iesu, penei: “E se mafai ne se tino o vau ki a au, seiloga ke māfua tona vau mai te Tamana telā ne uga mai ne ia au.”


(Isaiah 44:6; John 17:3; 1 Corinthians 8:5, 6) However, we cannot overlook the obvious differences—even contradictions—among the many religious groups who claim to serve the true God. 	 (Isaia 44:6; Ioane 17:3; 1 Kolinito 8:5, 6) Kae e se mafai o sē matea atu a kese‵kesega i ei—ko talitonuga sē fealofani—i lotu e uke kolā e fai mai me tavini atu latou ki te Atua tonu e tokotasi.


Such conversations surely helped both Jesus and Isaac to submit humbly to God’s will.—Genesis 22:7-9; Matthew 26:39. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ne fesoasoani atu a vaegā sau‵talaga penā ki a Iesu mo Isaako ke faka‵logo mo te loto maulalo i te faiga o te loto o te Atua.—Kenese 22:7-9; Mataio 26:39.


Jesus thereby indicated that his apostles would be among the few through whom he would provide spiritual food to the many. 	 Ne fakaasi atu ei ne Iesu me ka aofia ana apositolo i nā i tino kolā ka fakaaoga ne ia ke fakatoka ne latou a meakai mō tino e tokouke.


Teen suicide has tripled. 	 Ne sili fakatolu atu te aofaki o talavou kolā ne faka‵mate.


What could elderly Jehoiada do? 	 Ne a mea ne mafai o fai ne Ieoiata telā ko matua ‵ki?


In addition to providing nourishing spiritual food “at the proper time,” “the faithful steward” would be appointed over the entire body of Christ’s attendants and assigned to manage all of Christ’s interests on earth, “all his belongings.” 	 I tafa o te fakatoka ne latou a meakai faka-te-agaga aogā “i te taimi tonu,” ne fili aka a “te tavini poto” tenei ke pule i tavini katoa a Keliso kae tausi atu ki mea katoa a Keliso i te lalolagi, ko “ana mea katoa.”


In a remarkable demonstration of faith in the face of seemingly overwhelming opposition, they have followed the principles expressed to the Nazi rulers of Germany in 1934: “We have no interest in political affairs, but are wholly devoted to God’s kingdom under Christ his King. 	 I se fakaasiga o te lotou fakamaoni faitalia a ‵tekemaiga faiga‵ta kolā ne fe‵paki mo latou, ne tau‵tali atu eiloa latou ki fakatakitakiga kolā ne fai atu ki te kau Nasi i Siamani i te 1934, penei: “E se fia aofia lele eiloa matou i mea fakapolitiki, kae ko tuku katoatoa atu matou ki te malo o te Atua mai lalo i tena Tupu ko Keliso.


What a thrilling prospect! 	 Ma‵faga o fakamoemoega gali!


How their number had grown! 	 Ko oko eiloa te fanaka o te aofaki o latou!


7. What outstanding event took place in 1958, and what dramatic change has taken place since? 	 7 I te 1958 ne fai i ei te fono lasi a Molimau a Ieova i te lalolagi kātoa i te fa‵kai o Niu Ioki kae ko te matua ko “Te Faiga o te Loto o te Atua.”


(Read Matthew 5:23, 24; 18:15.) 	 (Faitau te Mataio 5:23, 24; 18:15.)


Nevertheless, I continued to read the Bible and to pray to Jehovah. 	 E tigā te feitu tenā, ne tumau eiloa au o faitau ki te Tusi Tapu kae ‵talo ki a Ieova.


Even though Nebuchadnezzar was a proud, self-centered pagan ruler, Jehovah compensated him for his service by giving him Egypt as “wages for his military force.” 	 E ui eiloa a Nepukanesa se tupu fapaupau, fakamatamata kae manatu fakapito, ne tuku atu ne Ieova tena taui mō ana galuega mai te tukuatuga o Aikupito “ke fai mo togi o tena kautau.”


How did Daniel describe Jehovah’s spirit domain? 	 Ne fakamatala mai pefea ne Tanielu a te koga faka-te-agaga telā e nofo atu i ei a Ieova?


On one occasion, Jesus met mourners carrying the body of a young man out of the city for burial. 	 E tasi te taimi, ne fetaui a Iesu mo tino fanoa‵noa kolā ne ave ne latou te foitino o se tamataene mai te fa‵kai o tanu. A ia


This, the letter pointed out, will increase our love for Jehovah and for the truth, and it “will help us to maintain our faith, joy, and perseverance down to the glorious end.” 	 Ne fakaasi atu i te tusi tenā me kafai e fai penā ka fakamalosi aka i ei te ‵tou a‵lofa ki a Ieova mo te ‵tou fia‵fia ki te munatonu, kae “ka fesoasoani mai i ei ke tu ‵mautakitaki te ‵tou fakatuanaki, te ‵tou fiafia, mo te ‵tou loto ‵mau ke oko eiloa ki te ‵malu i te fakaotiga.”


(Revelation 22:17) In this way, even those who “have no money” can benefit from the Bible’s message. 	 (Fakaasiga 22:17) I te faifaiga tenei, e mafai foki o maua ne tino kolā e ‘seai ne olotou tupe’ a mea aogā mai te fekau tenei i te Tusi Tapu.


Still, we do respect and honor such brothers for their hard work and humility.—Read 2 Corinthians 1:24; Revelation 19:10. 	 Kae e fakaasi atu eiloa ne tatou te āva mo te fakaaloalo ki taina penā ona loa ko te ga‵lue ma‵losi mo te loto maulalo.—Faitau te 2 Kolinito 1:24; Fakaasiga 19:10.


(Genesis 2:7; 3:19) This applies to all—strong or weak, rich or poor—for no imperfect human ‘can by any means redeem even a brother, nor give to God a ransom for him, that he should live forever.’ 	 (Kenese 2:7; 3:19) E fakasino atu te mea tenei ki tino katoa—tino ma‵losi io me e vāi‵vāi, tino mau‵mea io me e ma‵tiva—me e seai se tino sē ‵lei katoatoa ‘e mafai ne ia o togi atu ki te Atua te togi o tena ola, mo ona ola ki te se gata mai.’


If not, what adjustments can you make so that each day you will read some of what God has to say? 	 Kafai e se penā, ne a ‵fuliga e mafai ne koe o fai ko te mea ke faitau koe ki nisi muna a te Atua i aso takitasi?


(2 Chron. 16:9, 10; 24:18-22) And they made plain their own failings and those of other servants of God. 	 (2 Nofo. 16:9, 10; 24:18-22) Ne fakamatala faka‵lei mai foki ne latou a vāivāiga o latou eiloa penā foki mo nisi tavini a te Atua.


This was the message Jesus proclaimed wherever he went. 	 Tenei eiloa te fekau ne folafola atu ne Iesu i so se koga ne fano a ia ki ei.


13 Even when it seems that both sides of a dispute have come to light, it is important to realize that “if anyone thinks he has acquired knowledge of something, he does not yet know it just as he ought to know it.” (1 Cor. 8:2) Do we really know all the details that led up to the dispute? 	 13 Kafai foki loa ko sae mai te ‵tonuga o te kinauga, se mea tāua ke iloa atu me kafai “te tino e muna mai i a ia e poto i mea faka-te-lalolagi; e tonu ka ko te mea e se maua ne ia te poto tonu telā ko te iloa o te Atua.” (1 Kolinito 8:2) E mata, e iloa ‵lei ne tatou a fakamatalaga katoa kolā e iku atu ki kinauga?


In his later years, they inclined his heart away from Jehovah. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne ‵fuli ne fāfine konei tena loto keatea mai i a Ieova.


Jesus gave us hope of a time when all suffering will end. 	 Ne tuku mai ne Iesu ki a tatou a te fakamoemoega me ka fakaseai atu a logo‵maega katoa i se taimi.


That is the Christian congregation. 	 A te potukau tenā ko te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


And if you do good to those doing good to you, really of what credit is it to you? 	 Kae kafai e fai faka‵lei koutou ki tino kolā e fai faka‵lei atu ki a koutou, ai a la e fakamoe‵moe ei koutou ki se fakamanuiaga?


(Matt. 24:45-47; Ps. 100:3) The slave class is very interested in how fellow believers are reflecting Jehovah’s glory. 	 (Mataio 24:45-47; Salamo 100:3) Ko oko eiloa i te fia iloa ne te potukau pelā me se tavini a te auala e fakaata mai ei ne taina tali‵tonu a te ‵malu o Ieova.


(John 6:68, 69) Light, life, freedom—surely these are blessings to be treasured! 	 (Ioane 6:68, 69) A te mainaga, te ola, te saolotoga—e mautinoa eiloa me i mea konei ne fakamanuiaga kolā e ‵tau o fakatāua!


Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth.” 	 Ke fai te mea e loto koe ki ei i te lalolagi nei e pelā mo te faiga i te lagi.”


How is having the mind of Christ involved in our preaching? 	 E aofia pefea te mafaufau o Keliso i te ‵tou galuega talai?


Jehovah’s deep concern for each of his faithful servants is underscored by what Jesus told his apostles shortly after he selected them. 	 A te lasi o te amanaia o Ieova ki ana tavini fakamaoni taki tokotasi e faka‵mafa mai i pati a Iesu ne fai ki ana apositolo i te otiga ne filifili ne ia a latou.


Jehovah can also supply us with fortitude—giving us “power beyond what is normal”—to help us endure.—2 Corinthians 4:7. 	 E mafai foki o tuku mai ne Ieova ki a tatou a te malosi—i te tukumaiga o te “malosi e sili atu i te malosi masani”—ke fesoasoani mai ke kufaki tatou.—2 Kolinito 4:7, NW.


People were so unresponsive! 	 I tino ko oko eiloa i te sē fia ‵saga mai!


The Greek word rendered “temptation” may denote “test, trial.” 	 Te pati Eleni ko te “fakaosoosoga” e mafai foki o fakauiga ki “tofotofoga, fakalavelave.”


(Exodus 19:5, 6) However, Israel did not obey God’s voice. 	 (Esoto 19:5, 6) E ui i ei, ne seki faka‵logo a Isalaelu ki te leo o te Atua.


What did the Israelite family heads do, and what did they discover was a noteworthy feature of this Festival of Booths? 	 Se a te mea ne fai ne ulu o kāiga Isalaelu, kae se a te mea ne iloa ne latou me se vaega tāua o te ‵Kaiga o Fale Fakamalumalu?


9 Our speech can reveal to others in the congregation the degree to which we have progressed spiritually. 	 9 E mafai o fakaasi atu ne tatou ki nisi tino i te fakapotopotoga e auala i ‵tou pati e fai a te lasi o ‵tou gasolo atu ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


FURTHER UNLEASH THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD 	 KE FAKAGALUE TE ‵MANA O TE MUNA A TE ATUA I SE AUALA LASI


14. What assurance do we have that Jehovah values each one of us? 14 Jesus also said: “No man can come to me unless the Father, who sent me, draws him.” 	 14 Ne fai mai foki a Iesu: “E se mafai ne se tino o vau ki a au, seiloga ne mafua tona vau mai te Tamana tela ne uga mai ne ia au.”


“Do the work of an evangelizer, fully accomplish your ministry.”—2 TIM. 	 “Fai te galuega a te tino talai, kae fakataunu katoatoa a tau galuega.”—2 TIMO.


(2 Peter 3:9) By means of accounts preserved in the Bible, he reminds all that in the past he has retaliated when his people were attacked. 	 (2 Petelu 3:9) E auala i tala i loto i te Tusi Tapu, e fakamasaua mai ne ia a mea katoa kolā ne toe taui atu ne ia i aso ko ‵teka i te taimi ne fakasagatau atu ei ki ana tino.


15 ‘Still,’ some may ask, ‘why would Lot offer his daughters to the mob?’ 	 15 Kāti ka toe fesili mai a nisi tino, ‘kaia la ne ofo atu ei ne Lota ana tama fāfine ki te vaitino?’


16 Whatever their nature, the “wonderful works” and “mighty acts” of Jehovah will never be forgotten. 	 16 Faitalia me ne a mea konā, ka sē mafai eiloa o puli a “galuega fakaofoofogina” mo “galuega ‵mana” a Ieova.


This procedure contributes to the training of future shepherds of “the flock of God.”—1 Pet. 5:2. 	 E fesoasoani atu a te auala tenei ki te fakaakoakoga o tausi mamoe o te “lafu mamoe a te Atua” i aso mai mua.—1 Pe. 5:2.


• How can we take refuge in Jehovah’s name now? 	 • E faka‵lafi atu pefea tatou ki te igoa o Ieova i aso nei?


(Jas. 1:22-25) If we do not keep reminding ourselves of the truth, other things will influence our hearts and we may no longer speak the pure language with fluency. 	 (Iakopo 1:22-25) Kafai e se mafau‵fau faeloa tatou ki te munatonu, ka fakamalosi aka ‵tou loto ne nisi mea kae e mafai o se toe fai‵pati faka‵lei tatou ki te ‵gana ‵ma.


2 Jehovah’s attitude toward such women and the blessings he bestowed upon them demonstrate that what pleases him above all else are spiritual qualities, which transcend gender. 	 2 E fakaasi mai ne faifaiga mo fakamanuiaga a Ieova ki luga i a latou konei me e se fiafia fua a ia ki se tino me i a ia se fafine io me se tagata kae sili atu tena fiafia ki uiga faka-te-agaga o te tino.


Let us see what we can learn from Second Kings. 	 Ke na onoono aka me ne a ‵tou mea e mafai o tauloto mai te tusi ko te Lua Tupu.


Do you feel that all religions ultimately lead to the same God? 	 E mata, e mafaufau koe me e tapuaki atu a lotu katoa ki te Atua e tokotasi?


But, no. 	 Kae e se penā loa.


A FRIENDSHIP THAT BRINGS BLESSINGS 	 SE VA FAKATAUGASOA TELĀ E MAUA MAI EI A FAKAMANUIAGA


“All these operations the one and the same spirit performs.”—1 COR. 12:11. 	 “Ka ko te agaga eiloa e tasi e fai katoa ne ia mea konei; e avatu ne ia a meaalofa kese‵kese ki tino taki tokotasi e pelā mo tona loto.”—1 KOLINITO 12:11.


But God impartially provided Jesus’ ransom sacrifice for rich and poor alike. 	 Kae ne tuku mai ne te Atua e aunoa mo te fakailoga tino a te taulaga togiola a Iesu ki tino mau‵mea mo tino ma‵tiva.


He changed his religion. 	 Ne ‵fuli tena lotu.


That difference may seem unimportant; yet, it can lead to serious problems.” 	 E mafai o foliga sē tāua mai a te mea tenā; kae e mafai o iku atu ki fakalavelave ‵lasi.”


This is because growth is due to God’s power, not to human efforts. 	 E fai penā ona ko te mea e faka‵na te tupuakaga o te lakau ki te ‵mana o te Atua, kae e se ko taumafaiga a tino.


15 One of the most thought-provoking questions on the worksheet is this: “Would you serve Jehovah even if your parents and friends stopped doing so?” 	 15 E tasi o fesili telā e fakagalue ei tou mafaufau e maua i loto i te vaega tenei: “E mata, ka tavini atu koe ki a Ieova faitalia a taumafaiga a ou mātua io me ko ou taugasoa ke taofi aka koe?”


They allowed their relationship with God to weaken, so that he no longer counted in their lives. 	 Ne talia ne latou ke fakavāivāi te lotou fesokotakiga mo te Atua, telā ko se toe tāua ei a ia i olotou olaga.


If so, you may wonder, ‘Does Jehovah really care about his worshippers as individuals?’ 	 Kafai e penā, kāti ka fai aka koe penei, ‘E mata, e atafai tonu atu a Ieova ki ana tino tapuaki taki tokotasi?’


To answer that question, why not compare what your church teaches with what the Bible actually says? 	 Ke tali aka te fesili tenā, kaia e se fakatusatusa ei ne koe a akoakoga a tau lotu mo mea kolā e akoako ‵tonu mai i te Tusi Tapu?


PROPER SUBJECTION 	 E ‵TAU O FAKA‵LOGO TATOU KI MALO


The other two will be discussed in the following articles. 	 Ka sau‵tala tatou ki nisi fakatonuga e lua i mataupu kolā e ‵soko mai.


No More Disasters! 	 Ka se Toe ai ne Fakalavelave ‵Tupu Fakafuasei!


In contrast, when you resist peer pressure, Jehovah takes note of it, and he will never forget you or your faithfulness. 	 E ‵kese mai i ei, kafai e ‵teke atu koe ki ou taugasoa, e iloa ne Ieova te mea tenā, kae ka se mafai eiloa o puli i a ia tou fakamaoni.


We did not place the moon so that its attractive power would help to produce tides that normally do not overwhelm our coasts or us personally. 	 E iloa ne koe me ko oi ne fai ne ia a te mea tenā.


(Isaiah 55:11) In 537 B.C.E., the Babylonian exile ended and a remnant returned to Jerusalem. 	 (Isaia 55:11) Ne gata atu te ‵nofo fakapagota i Papelonia i te 537 T.L.M., kae ne toe ‵foki atu ei se ‵toega ki Ielusalema.


16 The Festival of Booths was a harvest festival, a joyful celebration of ingathering, and it foreshadowed the joyous ingathering of those who exercise faith in Jesus Christ. 	 16 Ne fai te Fakamanatuga o Fale Fakamalumalu mo fai se fakamanatuga o fuataga, se faifaiga fakafiafia o te ‵taemaiga o fuataga, kae ne fakaata mai i ei a te fakamaopoopomaiga fakafiafia o latou kolā e fakatuanaki ki a Iesu Keliso.


For example, those who are “lovers of themselves” are selfish and lack consideration for others. 	 E pelā mo tino kolā e “ma‵natu fakapito” e mafau‵fau ifo ki a latou eiloa kae sē amanaia ki nisi tino.


1-3. (a) Whatever our circumstances, what should be our priority? (b) What specific challenges do those learning a new language face, and what questions does this raise? 	 1-3. (a) Faitalia me ne a ‵tou fakanofonofoga, se a te mea e ‵tau o fakamuamua ne tatou? (e) Ne a fakalavelave e fe‵paki mo latou kolā e tauloto ki se ‵gana fou, kae ne a fesili e mafai o ‵sae aka?


(Rev. 1:10; 14:14) John heard an angel from Jehovah tell this Harvester to thrust in his sickle because “the harvest of the earth is thoroughly ripe.”—Rev. 14:15, 16. 	 (Fakaasiga 1:10; 14:14) Ne lagona ne Ioane se agelu mai i a Ieova e fai atu ki te Tino ‵kati saito ke tuku ifo tena naifi me “ko ma‵tua saito i te lalolagi.”—Fakaasiga 14:15, 16.


What Could Make Us Forget? 	 Se a te Mea e Mafai o Fai ei Tatou ke Puli a Mea?


How should you view the world? 	 E ‵tau o pefea tau kilokiloga ki te lalolagi?


You may be surprised at the results. 	 Ka poi masei eiloa koe ki mea e iku mai i ei.


The oldest tears his pants while playing. 	 E mafai o masae te tivae o te tamaliki matua i ana tafaoga.


There were morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. 	 E isi ne vaega e fai i te taeao, fakaafiafi, mo te afiafi po.


Jesus and the Flood 	 Muna a Iesu e Uiga ki te Lolo


How can you understand the Bible? 	 E mafai pefea koe o malamalama i te Tusi Tapu?


What promises will come true under God’s Kingdom? 	 Kae ne a la a folafolaga ka mafai o fakataunu ‵tonu mai lalo i te pulega a te Malo o te Atua?


King Agrippa turns to Paul and says: “You are permitted to speak.” 	 Ne ‵fuli atu a te Tupu ko Akelipa ki a Paulo kae fai atu, penei: “Ko saoloto nei koe o fai au fakasako.”


So when Satan tempted him in the wilderness, Jesus was unhesitating and firm in his refusal to stray from “the path of righteousness.”—Proverbs 8:20; Matthew 4:3-11. 	 Telā la, i te taimi ne fakaosooso ei a ia ne Satani i te koga lavaki, ne seki fakatalave eiloa a Iesu i tena ita fitifiti ma tō a ia keatea mai te “auala o te amiotonu.”—Faataoto 8:20; Mataio 4:3-11.


When I was nine, our family and hundreds of other Moldovan Witnesses were exiled to Siberia. 	 I te taimi ko iva ei oku tausaga, ne ave fakapagota a te motou kāiga mo te fia selau o nisi Molimau Moldova ki Siberia.


Where does this leave the doctrine of original sin? 	 Kae e pefea la te akoakoga e uiga ki te agasala muamua?


The articles also consider how we can personally benefit from these clarifications. 	 E fai‵pati foki a mataupu konei ki te auala e mafai ei o maua totino ne tatou a mea aoga mai i mainaga konei.


This heartfelt love strengthens us to maintain integrity under test. 	 A te alofa tonu tenei mai ‵tou ‵kanoloto e fakatumau ne ia ‵tou fakamaoni mai lalo i tofotofoga.


THE BIBLE’S DESCRIPTION OF FAITH 	 FAKAMATALAGA A TE TUSI TAPU KI TE FAKATUANAKI


2 As we noted in the preceding article, Jehovah proved to be “the Provider of escape” in Bible times. 	 2 E pelā mo te mea ne lavea ne tatou i te mataupu mai mua, ne fakamaoni mai ne Ieova me ne fai a ia mo “Fakaola” i taimi o te Tusi Tapu.


13 Similarly, a spiritual shepherd may need to offer counsel repeatedly to a person regarding a certain failing. 	 13 E penā foki te tausi mamoe faka-te-agaga, e mafai o fakafokifoki atu ne ia a pati polopoloki ki se tino telā e isi sena vāivāiga.


(Ps. 55:22) We can have full confidence that God can do “more than superabundantly beyond all the things we ask or conceive.” 	 (Sala. 55:22) E loto tali‵tonu tatou me mafai eiloa ne te Atua “o fai a mea e uke atu i lō mea kolā e fakamolemole io me e mafau‵fau tatou ki ei.”


On seeing the crowds he felt pity for them, because they were skinned and thrown about like sheep without a shepherd. 	 I te laveatuga ne ia i te tokouke o tino, ne tupu ake ei tona loto alofa mō latou, me ko se toka olotou loto i te seai o se tino e fesoasoani atu, ko pela mo mamoe e seai se lotou tino tausi.


In fact, he expected many others to respond, for after providing a miraculous catch of fish, Jesus told his disciple Simon: “From now on you will be catching men [or, people] alive.” 	 E tonu, ne fakamoemoe a ia ke tokouke atu a tino ka ‵saga tonu atu, me i te otiga ne ‵poa ne ia a ika i se auala fakavavega, ne fai atu a Iesu ki tena soko ko Simona, penei: “Mai i te taimi nei o fano ki mua, ka maua ne koe ne tino.”


• What does it mean to speak truth with our neighbor? 	 • Se a te uiga o te faipati ki te mea tonu mo ‵tou tuakoi?


The holy spirit will, in turn, enhance our ability to receive and understand what Jehovah tells us. 	 Kae ka fesoasoani mai te agaga tapu ke momea aka te ‵tou atamai ke maua kae maina tatou i pati a Ieova mō tatou.


John uses it to refer to fellow believers in general. 	 Ne fakaaogā ne Ioane i konei ke fakasino atu ki taina tali‵tonu katoa.


We will also discuss how Jesus’ love moves Christians to take positive action in times of hardship, disaster, and illness. 	 Ka suke‵suke foki tatou ki te auala e fakamalosi atu ei te alofa o Iesu ki Kelisiano ke gasue‵sue fakavave o fesoasoani atu i taimi faiga‵ta, fakalavelave ‵tupu, mo masaki.


(Matthew 10:34-37) All such ones are following the pattern set by the prophets and by Jesus himself in suffering unjustly.—Matthew 5:11, 12; James 5:10; 1 Peter 2:21. 	 (Mataio 10:34-37) Ko tau‵tali atu eiloa a tino katoa penā ki mea kolā ne ‵tupu ki pelofeta mo Iesu foki eiloa i te logo‵mae e aunoa mo se pogai.—Mataio 5:11, 12; Iakopo 5:10; 1 Petelu 2:21.


Just two verses earlier, at Revelation 16:14, we read: “The kings of the entire inhabited earth” are gathered together “to the war of the great day of God the Almighty.” 	 I fuaiupu e lua mai mua atu i ei, i te Fakaasiga 16:14, e fai‵tau tatou, penei: A “tupu i te lalolagi kātoa,” e maopoopo atu “ki te taua i te aso lasi o te Atua e o ia te Malosi Katoatoa.”


The influence of Jesus’ existence was felt through the activities of his followers. 	 E mafai o lavea atu a fakamaoniga me ne ola eiloa a Iesu mai galuega kolā ne fai ne ana soko.


(Isaiah 21:8) The anointed remnant have shown lionlike courage in exposing false religion and showing people the way to freedom. 	 (Isaia 21:8, NW) Ko oti ne fakaasi atu ne te ‵toega o tino fakaekegina a te loto toa e pelā me se leona i te fakaasi faka‵sau atu ne latou a te ‵se o nisi lotu kae e fakaasi atu foki ne latou te auala e maua ei ne tino te saolotoga.


Then and Now 	 Te Tulaga i Aso Mua mo Aso Nei


Nothing else draws us so powerfully to Jehovah as his love. 	 E seai aka foki se isi mea i tafa o tena alofa e fai ei ke fakapili‵pili atu tatou ki a Ieova.


The Bible says: “Happy are those who are blameless in their way.”—Psalm 119:1. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “E fia‵fia a latou kolā e se ‵se i olotou auala.”—Salamo 119:1.


Even though they are few in number, they cannot abdicate their responsibility to the great crowd. 	 E ui eiloa e mu‵tana fua te lotou aofaki, e se mafai o tuku atu te tiute tenā ki te vaitino tokouke.


Jehovah’s Sovereignty Vindicated 	 Ko Taku‵leigina te Pulega Sili a Ieova


What decisions will best enable you to fulfill your promise to do Jehovah’s will? 	 Ne a fakaikuga ka fai i ei ke fakataunu faka‵lei ne koe tau tautoga ke fai te loto o Ieova?


Imagine that you want to help your teenage daughter avoid a questionable friendship. 	 Mafaufau i a koe e fia fesoasoani atu ki tau tamaliki fafine talavou ke ‵kalo kea‵tea mai se taugasoa sē ‵lei.


7 There is something even more important, however, than the personal benefits we receive from our meetings. 	 7 E isi se mea telā e tāua atu i lō mea aoga kolā e maua ne tatou tokotasi mai i ‵tou fakatasiga.


Not at all! 	 E se penā eiloa!


What aspects of the Mosaic Law are we going to consider? 	 Ne a vaega o te Tulafono a Mose ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei?


(1 Pet. 5:6, 7) And we do what is within our power to benefit from Christian meetings and other spiritual provisions.—Heb. 10:24, 25. Wayward children (See paragraph 16) 	 (1 Pe. 5:6, 7) Kae e fai eiloa ne tatou a mea kolā e mafai ne ‵tou malosi o fai ke maua ne tatou a mea aoga i fakatasiga Kelisiano mo nisi fakatokaga faka-te-agaga.—Epe. 10:24, 25.


He was not a tyrant. 	 Ne seki amio fakasaua a ia.


(1 Kings 17:1-3; 18:13) Can you imagine how difficult it would have been to uphold pure worship in the northern kingdom back then? 	 (1 Tupu 17:1-3; 18:13) E a, e fakaataata ne koe a te faigatā o ‵lago atu ki te tapuakiga tonu i te malo ki mātū i aso konā?


(Hebrews 11:11, 12; 1 Peter 3:5, 6) Wives who conduct themselves as Sarah did are sure to be rewarded by God. 	 (Epelu 11:11, 12; 1 Petelu 3:5, 6) A fāfine a‵vaga kolā e fai pelā mo Sala ka maua eiloa olotou taui mai te Atua.


One reference work points out that such a wholesome fear expresses “a fundamental attitude toward God that leads to wise behavior and the avoidance of every form of evil.” 	 E fai mai se fakamatalaga me i te mataku tonu e fakaasi mai i ei “se kilokiloga fakavae e uiga ki te Atua telā e iku atu ei ki te faiga o amioga ‵lei mo te ‵kalo keatea mai so se mea masei.”


What is the explanation of the prophetic “seventy weeks” of Daniel 9:24-27? 	 Se a te fakamatalaga e uiga ki te valoaga faka-Mesia o “vaiaso e fitusefulu” i te Tanielu 9:24-27?


12 Thus far we have seen that Jesus followed a pattern when feeding his followers: He fed many through the hands of a few. 	 12 Ko oti ne lavea ne tatou me e isi se fakatokaga ne tautali ki ei a Iesu i te fagaiga o ana soko: Ne fagai ne ia a tino e tokouke e auala i nāi tino.


Kingdom publishers there try to highlight these subjects instead of discussing such matters as deteriorating global conditions or complex social issues. 	 E taumafai eiloa a tino talai o te Malo i koga konā o fakaaogā a mataupu penei i lō mataupu pelā mo te gasolo aka o ma‵sei a tulaga i te lalolagi kātoa io me ko fakalavelave faiga‵ta kolā e ‵tupu i te fenua.


(Matthew 24:37) With these words, Jesus indicated that the time of his invisible presence would be similar to the days of Noah, and that has truly been so. 	 (Mataio 24:37) Mai i ana pati konā, ne fakaasi mai ei ne Iesu me e ‵pau eiloa a tena fakatasi mai se lavea mo aso o Noa, kae ne fai eiloa penā.


However, God will not tolerate those who refuse to recognize his sovereignty and the government that he has set up. 	 Kae ka sē mafai o kufaki a te Atua i a latou kolā e sē fia talia ne latou a tena pulega sili mo te malo telā ko oti ne fakatu aka ne ia.


Andreas had meningitis. 	 Ne seki ‵mae fua tena ulu, kae ne maua a Andreas ne te masaki ko te meningitis.


How will Jehovah show his undeserved kindness in the new world? 	 Ka fakaasi mai pefea ne Ieova tena alofa tauanoa i te lalolagi fou?


Let each of us similarly approach God regularly about our hope. 	 Ke penā foki loa te ‵talo sāle atu o tatou ki te Atua e uiga ki te ‵tou fakamoemoega.


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At its core, its temperature is about 27 million degrees Fahrenheit [15 million degrees Celsius]. 	 I te kogaloto eiloa o te la, e nofo a tena ‵vela ki te 15 miliona tikulī.


Why, planets in our solar system travel in orbits around the sun as though they were humbly obeying traffic laws! 	 Kae ko paneta katoa e olo eiloa i olotou auala fakatamilo i te la e pelā eiloa me faka‵logo latou mo te loto maulalo ki tulafono o te auala!


12 Regular presence at congregation meetings serves to remind us of God’s commandments and helps to keep us spiritually strong in the face of warfare, economic hardship, and other tests of our faith. 	 12 A te ‵kau faeloa ki fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga e fakamasaua sāle mai ki a tatou a tulafono a te Atua kae e fesoasoani mai foki i ei ki a tatou ke tumau i te malosi i te feitu faka-te-agaga māfai e fakafesagai tatou mo taua, fakalavelave i mea tautupe, mo nisi tofotofoga aka ki te ‵tou fakatuanaki.


Before dedicating his life to God, he was often critical of others and used harsh language with his family. 	 A koi tuai o tuku atu tena ola ki te Atua, ne fai masei faeloa a ia ki tino kae fakaaoga a pati ma‵sei ki tena kāiga.


(James 5:13-18) Prompt action is vital, for Jesus is coming quickly to execute judgment. 21, 22. Who partake of “the hidden manna,” and what does it symbolize? 	 (Iakopo 5:13-18) E tāua ‵ki ke ‵saga fakavave atu ki ei, me ko pili fua o fakaoko mai ne Iesu tena fakamasinoga amiotonu.


To call on God’s name means to know that name, to respect it deeply, and to rely upon and trust in the bearer of that name.—Romans 10:13, 14. 	 Ke kalaga ki te igoa o te Atua e fakauiga ki te iloa ne koe te igoa tenā, āva malosi ki ei, kae ke fakalagolago kae talitonu ki te tino telā e o ia te igoa tenā—Loma 10:13, 14.


Upon what accurate knowledge might Enoch’s faith have been based? 	 Se a te iloaga tonu telā kāti ne fakavae ki ei te fakatuanaki o Enoka?


• What practical suggestions for cultivating self-control did you take special note of during our study? 	 • Ne a manatu fesoasoani aogā mō te fakamalosiakaga o te loto pulea ne tāua malosi ki a koe i te faiga o ‵tou sukesukega?


In the Bible, Jehovah is the personal name of God. 	 I loto i te Tusi Tapu, a te igoa totino o te Atua ko Ieova.


Area of Sea of Galilee 	 Kogā koga o te Tai o Kalilaia


Jesus fulfilled David’s prophetic words: “To do your will, O my God, I have delighted.”—Psalm 40:8. 	 Ne fakataunu ne Iesu a pati fakavaloaga a Tavita konei: “Toku Atua, e fiafia au o fai tou loto! E tausi ne au au akoakoga i toku loto.”—Salamo 40:8.


Are there individuals today who demonstrate such faith and zeal in the pursuit of the Kingdom? 	 E mata, e isi ne tino i aso nei e fakaasi atu ne latou te fakatuanaki mo te loto finafinau tenā i te kausaki atu ki te Malo?


7 Jesus knew that in this proud world, the man who is considered great is one who controls and commands others and who at the snap of his fingers can have his every whim catered to. 	 7 Ne iloa ne Iesu me i te lalolagi fakamatamata tenei, a te tagata takutakua ko te tino telā e pule kae fakatonu atu ki nisi tino kae e vave o faka‵logo a tino ki so se fakatonuga e fai ne ia.


Which one of them seemed to be greatest! 	 Me ko oi e sili atu i a latou!


5 How do the sheep respond to the Fine Shepherd, Jesus Christ? 	 5 E ‵saga atu pefea a mamoe ki te Tausi Mamoe ‵Lei, ko Iesu Keliso?


And he promises to reward that kindness. 	 Kae e tauto mai a Ia, me ka taui mai eiloa ne ia a te alofa tenā.


We will also learn how to remain focused on Jehovah. 	 Ka tauloto foki tatou ki te auala e mafai ei o tumau tatou i te ‵kilo tonu atu ki a Ieova.


(Or a relative, maybe a parent, has died, and the funeral will be in a church.) 	 (Io me se tino i te kāiga, se mātua, telā ko mate, kae ka fai tena lotu i se falesa.)


(Read Psalm 40:8-10.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 40:8-10.)


7 The Bible abounds in counsel about controlling anger and also contains practical examples of what may happen when we do and when we do not. 	 7 E ‵fonu te Tusi Tapu i pati fakatonutonu e uiga ki te taofiofi o te kaitaua kae aofia foki i ei a fakaakoakoga tāua o mea kolā e mafai o ‵tupu māfai e taofiofi ‵tou kaitaua io me se mafai o fai penā.


Clearly, then, you need to walk with your Father. 	 Telā la, e maina ‵lei me e ‵tau eiloa o sa‵sale fakatasi koulua mo tou Tamana.


Jesus did not scream at them or express bitterness toward them. 	 Ne seki pakalaga atu a Iesu ki a latou io me faipati ita atu ki a latou.


How can lack of faith lead to wrong conduct? 	 E mafai pefea ne te sē lava o te fakatuanaki o takitaki atu tatou ki te faiga o mea ‵se?


“From year to year the daughters of Israel would go to give commendation to the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite, four days in the year.” 	 “E olo atu sāle a tama fāfine o Isalaelu o fakamālō atu ki te tama fafine a Iefata te tagata Kileata, e ‵tusa mo aso e fa i te tausaga.”


“Faith, if it does not have works, is dead in itself.”—JAMES 2:17. 	 “Te fakatuanaki, e mate manafai e seai ne galuega alofa e fai ne tatou.”—IAKOPO 2:17.


Why did Nehemiah not fall into the trap that had been set for him? 	 Kaia ne seki tō atu ei a Neemia ki te matāsele telā ne fakatoka mō ia?


(Ps. 51:3) We might still feel the sting of strong counsel that we received. 	 (Salamo 51:3) E se taumate koi lagona ne tatou a te ‵mae o polopolokiga ‵mafa ne maua ne tatou.


They believe that “all Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching.” (2 Timothy 3:16) So let us consider a few beliefs of the early Christians in the light of what Jehovah’s present-day servants have learned because they use the Bible as their principal textbook. 	 E tali‵tonu latou me “i Tusitusiga Tapu katoa ne aumai mai te Atua, kae aoga ki te akoakoga o te mea tonu.” (2 Timoteo 3:16) Tela la, ke na onoono aka tatou ki nisi talitonuga o Kelisiano i aso mua kae faka‵tusa ki mea kolā ne tauloto ne Molimau a Ieova i aso nei ona ko te fakaaogāga ne latou a te Tusi Tapu e pelā me ko te fakavae o olotou akoakoga.


(Matthew 6:26, 32) Instead of allowing anxiety to overwhelm them, they were to do all they could to care for matters and then confidently leave things in Jehovah’s hands.—Philippians 4:6, 7. 	 (Mataio 6:26, 32) I lō te talia ke faka‵numi latou ne te manavase, ne ‵tau o fai ne latou te ‵toe mea e mafai o fai ke maua a mea e tausi ei latou, ko tuku atu ei mo te loto talitonu a mea katoa ki a Ieova.—Filipi 4:6, 7.


4 By the end of that day of Jehovah, Satan’s world and its supporters will have been annihilated. 	 4 I te fakaotiga o te aso tenā o Ieova, ka palele atu ei te fakaseaiga o te lalolagi a Satani mo mea katoa kolā e ‵lago atu ki ei.


8 Associated with Christ in this Kingdom government are 144,000 others, “bought from among mankind” to rule with him as kings and priests. 	 8 E ‵kau fakatasi mo Keliso i te Malo tenei ko te 144,000 o nisi tino, “mai te tokoukega o tino” ke pule fakatasi mo ia e pelā me ne tupu mo faitaulaga.


Most Mild-Tempered of His Day 11, 12. 	 Te ‵Toe Tino Loto Maulalo Eiloa i Ana Aso


Do you pray for deliverance from “the wicked one”? [Picture on page 29] 	 E mata, e ‵talo atu koe ke fakasao koe mai ‘te tino masei’?


“RISE, bless Jehovah your God from time indefinite to time indefinite.” 	 “‵TU MAI ki luga o ‵viki atu ki te Aliki [Ieova] te otou Atua; ‵Viki atu ki a ia ki te se gata mai, se gata mai eiloa!”


Yet, the Bible speaks of him as a man who walked “with integrity of heart.” (1 Kings 9:4) Why? 	 Kae ne fakasino atu eiloa te Tusi Tapu ki a ia e pelā me se tagata telā ne sasale atu i te “fakamaoni mo te fai mea tonu.” (1 Tupu 9:4) Kaia?


We can be confident that he hears us. 	 E mafai eiloa o tali‵tonu tatou me e fakalogo mai a ia ki a tatou.


Accordingly, the apostle Paul advised Christians to view such human governmental authorities as “superior authorities” to whom Christians should be in subjection. 	 Kae fetaui ‵lei eiloa mo te fakatonuga a te apositolo ko Paulo ki Kelisiano ke ‵kilo atu ki takitaki o malo o tagata e pelā me ne “pule ma‵luga” kolā e ‵tau o faka‵logo ki ei a Kelisiano.


(Rom. 2:15) It can serve as a compass. 	 (Loma 2:15) E mafai o fai pelā me se kamupasi.


(Isa. 49:8, 9) But to what was Paul here referring? 	 (Isaia 49:8, 9) Kae ne fakasino atu a Paulo ki a ai i konei?


(Matthew 24:45-47) After reading the straightforward, Bible-based counsel, some wrote to tell how the articles had personally affected them.* One confessed: “For 13 years I was a soap-opera addict. 	 (Mataio 24:45-47) Mai tua o te faitauga ki fakatakitakiga manino mai te Tusi Tapu, ne tusi mai a nisi tino e uiga ki te auala ne pokotia ei latou i mataupu konā.* Ne fai ‵tonu mai se tino: “Ne fakavalevale malosi au ki ata ‵loa ‵ki penā mō tausaga e 13.


4:11—In what sense does Jehovah ‘appoint the speechless, the deaf, and the blind’? 	 4:11—Kaia ne fai ei ne Ieova ke ‘gūgū, ‵tuli kae ‵kivi’ a nisi tino?


His heart was in the preaching work. 	 Ne fiafia tonu a ia ki te faiga o te galuega talai.


7 What are the benefits of following this counsel? 	 7 Ne a mea aoga e maua mai te tautali atu i te fakatakitakiga tenei?


7, 8. (a) What are some of the “strongly entrenched things” that divine education helps people to overturn? (b) What shows that divine education brings praise to Jehovah? 	 7, 8. (a) Ne a nisi “kinauga sē ‵tonu” e mafai ne akoakoga mai te Atua o fesoasoani atu ke saoloto a tino mai i ei? (e) I auala fea e avatu ei ne tatou a vikiga ki a Ieova mai i akoakoga mai te Atua?


Let us now consider two more of Jehovah’s endearing qualities—his generosity and his reasonableness. 	 Nei la, ke mafau‵fau tatou ki nisi uiga tāua e lua o Ieova—tena kaimalie mo tena loto malamalama.


On the third day he will make us get up, and we shall live before him. 	 Ka toe fakaola ne ia tatou i se lua io me se tolu o aso, kae ka nofo tatou i ona mua.


19 Caring for older ones results in many blessings. 	 19 E iku atu a te tausi mo te atafai ki tino ma‵tua ki fakamanuiaga e uke.


Offer such individuals literature in the language they speak. 	 Tuku atu ki tino penā a tusi i olotou ‵gana eiloa.


9. What preparations did Abram have to make for his journey, and why might that have involved sacrifice? 	 9 A koi tuai o fanatu i tena malaga, ne uke ‵ki eiloa a mea e ‵tau o fai ne Apelamo.


▪ A good reputation 	 ▪ Se ata ‵lei


For example, missionary sisters accustomed to wearing cosmetics or nylons do not insist on using them in localities where that might call their morals into question and stumble others.—1 Cor. 10:31-33. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, a tuagane misionale kolā ne masani o fakaaogā sāle a mea fakagali‵gali io me ‵pei sāle ki totini nailoni ‵loa, ne seki ma‵nako o fakaaogā a mea konā i fenua kolā e mafai o taku fakamaseigina i ei a olotou amioga kae fakavāivāi atu ei ki nisi tino.—1 Kolinito 10:31-33.


For instance, these qualities are needed by a Christian family when an unrepentant relative is disfellowshipped. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e ‵tau o maua ne se kāiga Kelisiano a uiga konei māfai ko fakatea se tino i te kāiga.


Be peaceable with one another.” (1 Thess. 5:12, 13) Traveling overseers are certainly to be counted among “those who are working hard.” 	 Ke ‵nofo filemu koutou.” (1 Tesalonia 5:12, 13) E aofia eiloa a ovasia faima‵laga i “te kau faigaluega.”


(Matt. 5:3) They are engrossed in the material attractions of the world that foster “the desire of the flesh and the desire of the eyes.” (1 John 2:16) Also, the entertainment industry has intoxicated people with the ‘love of pleasures,’ and the temptations are intensifying year by year. 	 (Mata. 5:3) Ko oko loa i te ‵saga malosi ki te mauaga o kope faka-te-fotino mo mea fakagali‵gali o te lalolagi telā e fakamalosi aka ei a “manakoga o te foitino mo manakoga o mata.” (1 Ioa. 2:16) A pisinisi i mea fakafia‵fiaga ko oko loa i te ‘fakava‵lea ne ia a tino ki fakafiafiaga,’ ko fai ei ke gasolo loa ki luga a fakaosoosoga i tausaga takitasi.


But they were very kind and left me a book about whether life originated by means of creation or evolution. 	 Kae ko oko eiloa latou i te mata a‵lofa kae ne tuku mai ki a au se tusi e uiga ki te ola, me e mata, ne maua e auala i mea ne faite io me ne māfua aka loa i a ia eiloa.


I sent a letter asking for help. 	 Ne ave ne au se tusi o fakamolemole ke maua se fesoasoani.


(John 1:29) This symbolic river is Jehovah’s means to undo all the harm brought upon mankind by Adam’s disobedience. 	 (Ioane 1:29) A te vaitafe fakatusa tenei ko te auala e fakaaoga ne Ieova ke toe faka‵lei aka ei a fakamaseiga katoa kolā ne oko atu ki tino ona ko te sē fakalogo o Atamu.


At one point, some 30 percent of the population were slaves. 	 I se taimi e tasi, ne nofo ki se 30 pasene o te aofaki o tino ne pologa.


He wrote: “By these sacrifices there is a reminding of sins from year to year, for it is not possible for the blood of bulls and of goats to take sins away.” 	 Ana muna: “A taulaga e fakamasaua ki tino i olotou agasala, mai te suā tausaga ki te suā tausaga. Me i te toto o pulumakau mo kouti, e se mafai lele ne latou o fakamagalo agasala.”