A study by Robert Innes, a professor of economics at the University of California, found that “dishonesty is indeed contagious.” 	 E isi se sukesukega a Robert Innes, se polofesa o mea tau pisinisi i te University of California, kae ne maua ne ia me i te “sē fakamaoni se mea fakamataku ‵ki.”


Jesus said that the second greatest commandment is to “love your neighbor as yourself.” 	 Muna a Iesu i te lua o tulafono tafa sili ko te “alofa ki tou tuakoi e pelā mo koe ki a koe eiloa.”


What does that mean? 	 Se a la te uiga o te mea tenā?


11 The scheme seemed to have worked, though David should have known that the entire matter was openly exposed to Jehovah. 	 11 Ne foliga mai me ne ‵lei eiloa te aofaga tenā, kae ne ‵tau o iloa ne Tavita me ne tuku faka‵sau atu a mea katoa konā ki a Ieova.


Thereafter, they had to work hard to keep themselves “without spot from the world,” thus becoming examples to the “great crowd,” represented by the nonpriestly tribes.—James 1:27; Revelation 7:9, 10. 	 Mai tua ifo i ei, ne ‵tau o ga‵lue malosi latou “ke mo a foki ma pisia se tino i amioga sē ‵lei faka te lalolagi,” ko fai ei latou pelā me ne fakaakoakoga ‵lei ki te “vaitino tokouke,” kolā e sui ne matakāiga e se ne faitaulaga.—Iakopo 1:27; Fakaasiga 7:9, 10.


About what? 	 E uiga ki te a?


But when I worked with the older ones in the ministry, we soon became friends.” 	 Kae i te taimi ne ga‵lue fakatasi ei au mo tino ma‵tua i te galuega talai, ne fai fakamuli latou mo fai oku taugasoa.”


I felt as if I had come home spiritually. 	 Ne pelā aka eiloa i taku fokimaiga ki toku fale faka-te-agaga.


After reviewing these creative marvels, we should likewise be impressed with God’s wisdom and power. 	 Kafai ko oti ne mafaufau ‵loto tatou ki mea fakaofoofogia kolā ne faite ne te Atua, e ‵tau foki mo tatou o ofo i te poto mo te malosi o te Atua.


After much lively discussion, they arrived at a decision. 	 Mai tua o se sau‵talaga gali, ne fai ei ne latou se fakaikuga.


For example, as a pioneer, I wake up at 6:00 a.m. for field service, so I can’t be socializing until one or two in the morning. 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e pelā me se paenia, e ‵tau au o ala i te 6 i te taeao o fano i te galuega talai, tela la, ko sē mafai ne au o nofo atu i faigamea ke oko loa ki te tasi io me ko te lua i te vaveao.


17 Abigail was another fearless woman who hoped in God, and Peter may have had her in mind as well. 	 17 A Apikaila ko te suā fafine sē mataku telā ne fakamoemoe ki te Atua, kae kāti ne masaua foki ne Petelu.


3 “The heart of the men of Israel has come to be behind Absalom,” says a messenger. 	 3 “A tino Isalaelu ko ‵kau ki a Apisaloma,” ko pati a se avefekau.


God’s transfer of his Son’s life from heaven to the womb of Mary caused conception, and God’s holy spirit shielded Jesus from inheriting imperfection from Mary.—Luke 1:31, 35. 	 A te tuku atu ne te Atua a te ola o tena Tama mai te lagi ki te moegatama o Malia ne faitama ei tou fafine, kae ne puipui ne te agaga tapu o te Atua a Iesu mai te pisipisia i te tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa mai i a Malia.—Luka 1:31, 35.


Volcanologists believe that the first explosion, which rained down pumice and ash on the two cities, would probably not have prevented the inhabitants from escaping. 	 Ne fai mai a saienitisi kolā ne suke‵suke ki mauga ‵ka, me e tiga eiloa ne ‵sofi ifo a pela mo ‵pefu ki fa‵kai e lua konā i te ‵pāga muamua o te mauga kae ne maua eiloa se avanoaga ke ‵tele atu keatea.


Breathtaking worldwide expansion. 	 E fakaofoofogia eiloa te gasoloakaga o lasi te galuega ne fai i te lalolagi kātoa.


Even though others could see that drinking was taking control of Tony and Allen, each kept telling himself that everything was normal. 	 E tiga eiloa e lavea ne nisi tino me ne pule atu a te kava ki a Toni mo Allen, ne tumau eiloa lāua i te fai atu me e ‵lei a mea katoa.


Not only Cornelius but also his relatives and close friends exercised faith in Jesus, and “holy spirit fell upon all those hearing the word.” 	 Ne tali‵tonu foki a kāiga mo taugasoa o Konelio ki a Iesu kae “ne fanaifo te Agaga Tapu i luga o tino katoa kolā e fakalogo‵logo ki te muna.”


Did God create them? 	 E mata, ne faite ne te Atua latou?


In the following article, we will see why that encouragement is especially needed today. 	 Ka lavea ne tatou i te suā mataupu a te pogai e manakogina malosi ei te fakamalosiga tenā i aso nei.


No wonder, for the sayings of Christ have Jehovah as their Source! 	 E se ‵tau o ‵poi tatou i ei me ne māfua mai eiloa i a Ieova a akoakoga a Keliso!


(See bound volume) 	 [Ata i te itulau e 25]


See The Watchtower, March 15, 1983, pages 29-31. 	 Ke onoono ki te Watchtower, i a Mati 15, 1983, te itulau e 29-31.


A desire to possess more and more material things and the lure of immorality have also proved spiritually devastating in the case of some. 	 Te manakoga ke maua a mea e uke i te feitu faka-te-foitino, mo te maneta o amioga finalalolagi e fakamasei atu foki ki nisi tino i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Of course, the need to provide materially for your family is a serious responsibility, but it is not the only responsibility you have. 	 E tonu, a te manakoga ke tausi atu ki tou kāiga i te feitu faka-te-foitino se tiute ‵mafa ‵ki, kae e se tenā fua tou tiute.


They are focused on accumulating wealth or on holding on to what they have. 	 E ‵saga tonu atu latou ki te fakaputuga o koloa io me taofi ‵mau ki mea ko maua ne latou.


Each individual must decide whether he will accept Jehovah’s way of governing or he will cling to human rule. 	 E ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne tino taki tokotasi me ka talia ne ia te pulega a Ieova io me ka ‵piki ‵mau a ia ki pulega a tino.


Showing that he had Jehovah’s wrath in mind, Paul added: “It is written: ‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says Jehovah.’” 	 I te fakaasi mai me ne masaua ne ia te kaitaua o Ieova, ne toe fai mai a Paulo: “Muna a te Aliki [ko Ieova], e a aku te taui ma sui, kae e a aku foki e toe ‵togi atu.”


Does this mean that they lack peace? 	 E mata, e fakauiga te mea tenei me e se uiga filemu latou?


They tried to cause division among the brothers, but in August 1917, they left Bethel—a cleansing indeed! 	 Ne taumafai latou o fai ke isi ne mavaevaega i va o taina, kae i a Aokuso 1917, ne tiaki ei ne latou a te Peteli—se faka‵maga tonu eiloa!


For instance, the Law required that an Israelite could serve as a slave for no more than six years. 	 E pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te Tulafono me e ‵tau fua o tavini atu se tino Isalaelu e pelā me se pologa i se taimi e se silia atu i te ono tausaga.


But what made this convention, attended by only about 150 people, so noteworthy? 	 Kae se a te mea ne fakaofoofogia ei a te fono tenei, telā ne ‵kau atu fua ki ei a tino e toko 150?


Yes, although tongues and dialects of one language family, such as Cantonese and Hakka in southern China, may be similar to one another, they are fundamentally different from those of another language family, say West Catalan or Valencian in Spain. 	 Ao, e ui eiloa e tai ‵pau a ‵gana mo gaugaleo, pelā mo te Cantonese mo te Hakka i Saina ki saute, e ‵kese ‵ki eiloa te fakavae o latou mai te suā ‵gana, pelā mo te West Catalan io me ko te Valencian i Sepania.


She adds: “But my husband kindly helped me to see that our child was now out of our hands and that we must not interfere.” 	 E fakaopoopo mai ai a: “Kae ne fesoasoani mai taku avaga mo te atafai ke lavea ne au me ko se ‵tau o tausi atu māua ki te mā tama kae e se ‵tau o isi foki se mā fekau i ei.”


May we avoid trying to justify ourselves, remembering that no matter what our privileges may be in Jehovah’s service, we are still only “good-for-nothing slaves.”—Luke 17:10. 	 Ke ‵kalo keatea tatou mai i te fia amiotonu, kae ke masaua ne tatou me faitalia me e pefea te uke o galuega taulia a tatou i te taviniga ki a Ieova, e fai fua tatou pelā me “ne tavini se aoga.”—Luka 17:10.


Thus began a career of full-time service that spanned 71 years. 	 Telā la, ne kamata eiloa tena taviniga ki se leva e 71 tausaga.


• How do Jehovah and Jesus view those who do not respect God-given authority? 	 • Ne a manatu o Ieova mo Iesu e uiga ki tino kolā e se āva atu ki pulega kolā e tuku mai ne te Atua?


We need to recognize it and address it promptly. 	 E manakogina ke iloa ne tatou kae faka‵lei fakavave.


“When he was being insulted,” the Bible says, “he did not insult in return . . . , but he entrusted himself to the One who judges righteously.” (1 Pet. 2:23) Jesus knew that vengeance belongs to Jehovah. 	 “I taimi ne pati masei atu ei ki a ia,” e fai mai te Tusi Tapu, “ne seki taui atu ne ia ki pati ma‵sei . . . , kae ne tuku atu faeloa ne ia a ia ki te tausiga a te tino telā e fai ne ia a fakamasinoga ‵tonu.” (1 Pe. 2:23) Ne iloa ne Iesu i te taui ma sui i a Ieova.


She had come to welcome the new missionaries. 	 Ne vau o fakatalofa ki misionale ‵fou.


What is more, Jehovah will continue to mold us by means of his Word, spirit, and organization so that one day we will be able to stand before him as perfect “children of God.”—Rom. 8:21. 	 E sili atu i ei, ka tumau eiloa i te fulifuli ne Ieova a tatou ki tena Muna, agaga tapu, mo te fakapotopotoga ko te mea ke mafai o ‵tu atu tatou i ana mua e pelā me ne “fanau a te Atua” kolā ko ‵lei katoatoa.—Loma 8:21. [Fakamatalaga mai lalo] Ielemia 18:6, NW: “Kiloke!


(Rom. 8:19-21) “The creation” refers to mankind with the earthly hope, those who will benefit from “the revealing” of God’s spirit-anointed sons. 	 (Loma 8:19-21) E fakasino atu “a mea katoa ne faite” ki tino kolā e fakamoe‵moe ke ola i te lalolagi, ko latou kolā ka maua ne latou a mea aoga mai “te taimi e fakaasi mai ei” a tama fakaekegina a te Atua.


I promised my God that I would no longer be a slave to these serials.” 	 Ne tauto au ki toku Atua me ka se toe pologa au ki vaegā ata penei.”


“My relationship with Jehovah has deepened. 	 “Ko ‵lei atu nei toku fesokotakiga mo Ieova.


Imagine how you would have felt if you had lived in Jerusalem at that time. 	 Mafaufau me pefea ou lagonaga moi fai ne nofo atu koe i Ielusalema i te taimi tenā.


Frank, open, kind speech can draw people together. 	 A pati kolā e fai atu i se auala āva kae atafai e fai ne ia ke ‵kau fakatasi a tino.


They may even continue for some time. 	 Kāti ka tumau eiloa penā mō se vaitaimi.


13 All of us have freedom of choice regarding associations, styles of dress and grooming, and entertainment. 	 13 E maua ne tatou katoa a te saolotoga ke filifili aka ‵tou taugasoa, vaegā gatu mo teuga, mo fakafiafiaga.


This led to a fine witness. 	 Ne iku atu a te mea tenei ki te tukuatuga o se molimau ‵lei.


The king desperately needed help to get back on track. 	 Ne manako malosi te tupu ki se fesoasoani ke toe faka‵lei tena fesokotakiga mo Ieova.


Of course, Jesus was not comparing Jehovah with the judge as if to say that God would treat believers in the same way. 	 E tonu, ne seki fai mai Iesu me e ‵pau a faifaiga a Ieova mo te famasino ki tino tali‵tonu.


11 King David manifested a weakness as to exercising self-control, as was evidenced in his actions involving Bath-sheba. 	 11 Ne fakaasi mai ne te tupu ko Tavita a tena vāivāi o fakagalue a te loto pulea, e pelā mo te mea ne tupu ki a ia mo Patisepa.


(Ps. 8:1, 4, 5; 104:1)* Humans in general are crowned, or adorned, by God with a measure of dignity, glory, and honor. 	 (Salamo 8:1, 4, 5; 104:1, NW)* E fakafou, io me teu ne te Atua a tino kolā e ‵tau o fai penā ki se vaega o te ‵malu mo te fakaaloalo.


(Read Jude 4.) 	 (Faitau te Iuta 4.)


• What are some ways to avoid wrong conduct? [Picture on page 21] 	 • Ne a nisi auala e fai ei ke ‵kalo keatea tatou mai amioga ma‵sei?


How is Sarah a fine example for Christian wives? 	 E fai pefea a Sala e pelā me se fakaakoakoga ‵lei mō fāfine Kelisiano a‵vaga?


3 Nehemiah served at the court of King Artaxerxes of Persia. 	 3 Ne tavini atu a Neemia i te palesi o te Tupu ko Aletaseta mai Pelesia.


Sound Car Known to Millions (Brazil), Feb. 	 Ne Lauiloa se Motoka mo Mea Fakalasi Leo i ei ki te Fia Miliona o Tino (Brazil), Fepu.


“The Word of Our God Endures Forever,” Sept. 	 “Te Muna a te ‵Tou Atua e Tumau ki te Se-Gata-Mai,” Sete.


What was one treacherous course that Malachi highlighted? 13 From Mal 2 verse 10 onward, Malachi chapter 2 highlights treachery even more directly. 	 13 Mai te fuaiupu e 10 o vau ki mua, e faka‵mafa ‵tonu mai ne te Malaki mataupu e 2, a te matagā o te ofaga o feagaiga.


9, 10. Regarding the use of God’s Word, what can we learn from Paul’s counsel to Timothy? 	 9, 10. E ‵tusa mo te fakaaogāga o te Muna a te Atua, ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai pati polopoloki a Paulo ki a Timoteo?


The Grand Reward for Obedience 	 Te Taui Sili mō te Faka‵logo


(Hebrews 1:14) As the angels eagerly carry out their assigned duties, they have the opportunity to observe us and our work. 	 (Epelu 1:14) I te taimi e fai ei ne te kau agelu olotou galuega kolā ne ‵tofi aka ke fai ne latou, e maua eiloa ne latou se avanoaga ke kilo‵kilo mai ki a tatou mo te ‵tou galuega.


The entire book is a poem so full of meaning and beauty that it is called “the most beautiful (most excellent) song.”—Song of Solomon 1:1, footnote. 	 A te tusi kātoa se fakalagi e ‵fonu i kupu fakauiga kae ‵gali, telā ne fakaigoa ei ki “pese tafasili i te ‵gali.”—Pese a Solomona 1:1.


A sword would not depart from David’s house. 	 Ka sē mafai o galo a te pelu mai te kāiga o Tavita.


JEHOVAH loves all his faithful servants, including those of advanced years. 	 E ALOFA Ieova ki ana tavini fakamaoni katoa, e aofia i ei ana tavini kolā ko ma‵tua.


A leaflet and a special edition of Awake! helped people to get the facts and to understand correctly what God’s Word says about blood. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu se tamā pepa mo se lōmiga fakapito o te Awake! ke maua a fakamatalaga ‵tonu kae ke malama‵lama i pati i te Muna a te Atua e uiga ki te toto.


For example, scientists have found that the human brain has immense memory capacity. 	 Ne iloa aka ne saienitisi me e uke ‵ki eiloa a fakamatalaga e mafai o ‵teu i te faiai.


(1 Cor. 15:58) The sister quoted above says, “I know that I must stay busy in Jehovah’s service and keep myself in a spiritually strong condition so that when my daughter does come back to Jehovah, I will be in a position to help her.” 	 (1 Kolinito 15:58) E fai mai te tuagane telā ne sae mai luga, “E iloa ne au me e ‵tau eiloa o fakalavelave au i te galuega a Ieova kae tumau i te malosi i te feitu faka-te-agaga, ko te mea ke mafai ne au o fesoasoani atu ki tou fafine māfai e toe foki mai ki a Ieova.”


Give a Bible example. 	 Taku mai se fakaakoakoga i te Tusi Tapu.


How can we improve our understanding of “the deep things of God”? 	 E mafai pefea o momea aka te ‵tou malamalama i “fuafuaga ‵loto a te Atua”?


Analyzing and understanding the reason for your reaction will allow you to consider what would be the best and Scripturally proper response. 	 Kafai e iloilo kae malamalama faka‵lei koe i te pogai ne kaitaua ei koe, ka fesoasoani atu eiloa a te mea tenā ke iloa ne koe a te ‵toe auala ‵lei mo manatu mai te Tusi Tapu ke fakafesagai atu ki te mea tenā.


(Hebrews 11:8, 9, 15) Leading the Israelites into the Promised Land demanded that Joshua have courage, confidence in Jehovah, and knowledge of his Law. 	 (Epelu 11:8, 9, 15) A te takitaki atu ne ia o te kau Isalaelu ki loto i te Fenua o te Folafolaga, ne ‵tau ei o maua ne Iosua a te loto toa, te loto talitonu ki a Ieova, kae ke iloa foki ne ia ana Tulafono.


Why? So that they would remember Jehovah’s commandments, obey them, and “prove to be holy” to their God. 	 Ko te mea ke masaua faeloa ne latou a fakatonuga a Ieova, ke faka‵logo ki ei, kae ke “‵malu” foki latou i te lotou taviniga ki te lotou Atua.


Many religious leaders have set a bad example for their flocks by their adulterous friendship with this world and in some cases by their flagrant immoral conduct. 	 Ko oti ne fakaasi atu foki ne takitaki lotu e tokouke se fakaakoakoga masei mō olotou lafu e auala i faifaiga mulilua mo te lalolagi tenei kae i nisi taimi ko olotou amioga ma‵sei.


Wrongdoing would adversely affect everyone involved and stumble others!”—2 Corinthians 6:3. 	 A faifaiga ma‵sei ka pokotia eiloa i ei a tino kolā e aofia i ei kae fakavāivāi atu foki ki nisi tino!”—2 Kolinito 6:3.


16 How had Jephthah’s daughter developed such a spirit of self-sacrifice? 	 16 Kaia ne lotomalie ei te tama fafine a Iefata ke fai ne ia te mea faigata tenei?


(Isaiah 63:15–64:12) After contrasting true servants with false, the prophet declares how Jehovah will bless those serving Him.—Isaiah 65:1–66:24. 	 (Isaia 63:15–64:12) Mai tua o te fakatusatusaga o tavini ‵tonu mai tavini ‵loi, ne folafola atu ne te pelofeta a te auala ka fakamanuia ei ne Ieova a tino kolā e tavini atu ki a Ia.—Isaia 65:1–66:24.


Gently telling a person our feelings is less accusatory and may move him to make amends. 	 A te fakaasi atu o ‵tou lagonaga i se auala filemu e mafai o ‵fuli i ei se tino.


• Why will we never regret having lived as temporary residents in this wicked world? 	 • Kaia e se fanoa‵noa ei tatou i te ola e pelā me ne tino sē ‵nofo tumau i te lalolagi matagā tenei?


I said, “Jehovah’s Witnesses don’t go to war and kill people.” 	 Ne fai atu au, “A Molimau a Ieova e se ‵kau ki taua kae e se tatino foki.”


13 Love is the great motivator. 	 13 E fakamalosi ne te alofa a tino ke gasue‵sue.


Jehovah’s own priceless Book is very clear about this. 	 E manino ‵lei i te Tusi totino a Ieova e uiga ki mea konei.


We are eager to learn and apply in our lives valuable lessons from past events. 	 E ma‵nako tatou o tauloto kae fakagalue aka i ‵tou olaga a akoakoga tāua mai mea kolā ne ‵tupu i aso ko ‵teka.


Why is it fitting for a person to make a vow of dedication to God in order to be part of His family of approved worshippers? 	 Kaia e ‵lei ei ke fai ne se tino se tautoga ki te Atua ko te mea ke fai a ia mo vaega o Tena kāiga o tino tapuaki kolā e talia ne ia?


The wisdom of God’s Word has helped us to raise our three children. 	 Ne fesoasoani mai a te poto mai te Muna a te Atua ke puti aka ne māua a mā tamaliki e tokotolu.


If the sinner is unrepentant or rebellious, God allows justice to take its course without unwarranted mercy. 	 Faitalia me ne a mea e ‵tupu, e fakamaoni faeloa a ia ki ana tulafono ma‵luga.* (Loma 3:21-26) ‘Tapa!


A number are drifting spiritually or are falling short of Christian maturity. 	 E isi ne Kelisiano ko kamata o tapea‵pea i te feitu faka-te-agaga io me ko sē ma‵tua ‵lei i te feitu faka-Kelisiano.


(2 Samuel 5:11; 2 Chronicles 2:11-16) Sadly, in time, the Tyrians turned against Jehovah’s people. 	 (2 Samuelu 5:11; 2 Nofoaiga Tupu 2:11-16) Se mea fakafanoanoa, me ne ‵teke fakamuli atu te kau Tulo ki tino o Ieova.


Among the kings who rule in Israel after Jeroboam are Nadab, Baasha, Elah, Zimri, Tibni, Omri, Ahab, and Ahaziah. 	 E aofia i tupu kolā ne pule atu i Isalaelu mai tua o Ielopoamo ko Natapu, Paasa, Ela, Semeli, Tipini, Omeli, Aapo mo Asaia.


(Genesis 12:4; 17:22, 23; 21:12-14; 22:1-3) It did not matter whether the command was easy or hard to obey; nor did it matter much whether Abraham knew why Jehovah had asked him to comply with it. 	 (Kenese 12:4; 17:22, 23; 21:12-14; 22:1-3) Faitalia me ne faigofie io me faigata te fakalogo ki te fakatonuga; io me ne iloa ne Apelaamo te pogai ne fai atu ei a Ieova ki a ia ke fakalogo ki ei.


If our conscience at times accuses us and sounds warnings, we should be grateful that it is working properly. 	 Kae ke tumau i se tulaga ‵ma i mua o te Atua, e ‵tau o fakatumau ne tatou se loto lagona ‵lei.


Later, they saw Moses descend from Mount Sinai, his face reflecting the glory of Jehovah. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne lavea ne latou te fanaifoga a Mose mai te Mauga o Sinai, mo ana mata e fakaasi mai i ei te ‵malu o Ieova.


Being Serious in a World That Loves Pleasure 	 Ke Fakatāua Tau Taviniga i te Lalolagi e Fia‵fia ki Fakafiafiaga


(Ephesians 6:11) When we think of Satan’s devices, such things as materialism and immorality might immediately come to mind and rightly so. 	 (Efeso 6:11) Kafai e mafau‵fau tatou ki togafiti a Satani, a mea kolā e ‵sae muamua mai ki ‵tou mafaufau ko te fia maumea mo te finalalolagi kae e tonu eiloa te mea tenā.


The book of Revelation likens “the prayers of the holy ones” to incense in that acceptable prayers rise to Jehovah like a sweet-smelling and pleasant odor. 	 E faka‵tusa ne te tusi ko Fakaasiga a “talosaga a te kau tapu” ki taulaga o mea ma‵nogi.


This will help them to understand you. 	 Ka fesoasoani atu a te mea tenei ke malama‵lama lāua i a koe.


Very good! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te ‵lei!


Even as “bad associations spoil useful habits,” good associates may provide us with examples of wholesome habits to imitate. 	 E pela mo “taugasoa ma‵sei e fakamasei ne latou te amio ‵lei,” e penā foki a taugasoa ‵lei e mafai o tuku mai ne latou a fakaakoakoga o faifaiga masani ‵lei ke tau‵tali tatou ki ei.


Building a Spiritually Strong Family 	 Fakamalosi Aka ‵Tou Kāiga i te Feitu Faka-te-Agaga


Nevertheless, the way that God corrected David reveals a great deal about Jehovah’s forgiveness. 	 E tigā te feitu tenā, a te auala ne fakatonutonu aka ei ne te Atua a Tavita e fakaasi mai i ei a te lasi o te loto fakamagalo o Ieova.


That moved me to search through the official Mormon Web site to confirm that what was stated in Awake! was factual. 	 Ne fai ne te mea tenā ke fai aku sukesukega ki te Web site a te Mamona ke fakatalitonu aka me ‵tonu eiloa a mea kolā ne fai mai i loto i te Awake!


6, 7. (a) What are some reasons why we might be critical of others? (b) How should we respond if we are reviled? 	 6, 7. (a) Ne a nisi pogai e fakamasei ei ne tatou a nisi tino? (e) E ‵tau o tali atu pefea tatou māfai e muna maseigina tatou?


It is only an image of that beast. 	 A iase fakatusa fua o te manu fekai tenā.


How much more should we value the opportunity to be Kingdom citizens! 	 Kae e tāua atu la a te avanoaga ke fai pelā me se tino tonu o te Malo!


As a young man, he approved the murder of Stephen. 	 I te taimi koi talavou ei, ne talia ne ia te tamatega o Setefano.


“Do not be misled,” warned Paul. “Bad associations spoil useful habits.” (1 Corinthians 15:33) Of course, this principle applies to various aspects of life. 	 Ne fai mai a Paulo ke fakaeteete tatou penei: “Ke se fakaloiloigina koutou: ‘A taugasoa ma‵sei e fakamasei ne latou te amio ‵lei.’ ” (1 Kolinito 15:33) E tonu, e aogā te fakatakitakiga tenā i nisi vaega kese‵kese o te olaga nei.


What does Jehovah want for mankind? 	 Se a te mea ne manako a Ieova ke maua ne tino katoa?


“However, I prayed, and I knew that Jehovah was with me.” 	 Kae ne fai taku ‵talo, ko iloa ei ne au me ko fesoasoani mai a Ieova ki a au.”


17 The Bible admonishes Christians to conduct themselves honestly in all things. 	 17 E fakamalosi mai a te Tusi Tapu ki Kelisiano ke fai faeloa ne latou a te mea tonu i taimi katoa.


12-14. (a) In what ways do some react to divine discipline? (b) How did God’s Word help one brother to adjust his attitude, and with what results? 	 12-14. (a) E ‵saga atu pefea a nisi tino ki polopolokiga mai te Atua? (e) Ne fesoasoani atu pefea a te Muna a te Atua ki se taina ke ‵fuli tena uiga faigata, kae ne a mea ne iku mai i ei?


This can be done by offering to sit down and study for a longer specified period. 	 E mafai eiloa o fai te mea tenei mai te ‵kami atu ke sagasaga ki lalo kae fai te sukesukega mō se taimi tai leva.


EMPOWERED BY HOLY SPIRIT 	 FAKAMALOSIGINA NE TE AGAGA TAPU


Disfiguring the “Portrait” in Modern Times 	 Te ‵Fuliga o te “Ata” i Aso Nei


Through that spirit, we receive continuous help not to tire out in these last days.—Isa. 40:29-31. 	 E auala i te agaga tenā, e maua faeloa ne tatou a te fesoasoani ke mo a ma ‵fiu tatou i aso fakaoti konei.—Isa. 40:29-31.


In today’s world, that sort of love does not always come easily. 	 I te lalolagi nei, e faigata ‵ki ke maua te vaegā fiafia tenā.


Jesus concluded the illustration by saying: “So you, also, when you have done all the things assigned to you, say, ‘We are good-for-nothing slaves. What we have done is what we ought to have done.’”—Luke 17:7-10. 	 Ne fakaoti ne Iesu tena tala fakatusa ki ana pati konei: “Ke penā foki koutou, kafai ko oti ne fai ne koutou a mea katoa kolā ne fakatonu atu ke fai, fai atu la, ‘A matou nei ne tavini sē aogā; ne fai fua ne matou te motou tiute.’ ”—Luka 17:7-10.


This is in harmony with what Jesus said about himself: “I am the way and the truth and the life. 	 E fetaui ‵lei a te mea tenei mo pati a Iesu e uiga ki a ia: “Ko au te auala, te munatonu mo te ola.


(Luke 11:50, 51) Jesus evidently meant the world of people who have the hope of being redeemed from sin. 	 (Luka 11:50, 51) Ne fakauiga eiloa a pati a Iesu konei ki te lalolagi o tino kolā e maua ne latou te fakamoemoega ke ‵sao mai te agasala.


Rituals may differ at various Shinto shrines. 	 E mafai o kese‵kese a faifaiga masani i koga fakalotu ‵malu o Shinto.


9 How sad that many young ones in the truth—and even a number of older ones—have had to learn the hard way that sinful pleasures often come at great cost! 	 9 E pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i fakaakoakoga konei, a ikuga o te sē fakalogo ki te Atua e matagā ‵ki. Ko oko eiloa i te fakafanoanoa me e tokouke a talavou i loto i te munatonu, e penā foki a tino ma‵tua, ko oti ne logo‵mae i te tauloto ki te auala faigata tenā!


Thus, by concluding with a sincere “Amen,” the one praying indicates his earnest feelings about what he has just said. 	 Tela la, mai te fakaoti ki te pati “Amene,” e fakaasi atu ei ne te tino telā e fai ne ia te ‵talo ana lagonaga ‵tonu e uiga ki ana pati ne fatoā oti ne fai atu.


Since this varies from one individual to another, the Scriptures do not stipulate an age. 	 E se fakasino atu te Tusi Tapu ki te matua o te tino kae fatoā avaga a ia me e kese‵kese a tino katoa.


12 Our heavenly Father invigorates us and strengthens us by means of his holy spirit, or active force. 	 12 E fakamalosi mai ne te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi a tatou e auala i tena agaga tapu, io me ko tena malosi galue.


Marelius says: “Looking back, it’s so encouraging to see how much our life has changed. 	 Muna a Marelius: “Kafai au e mafaufau ki taimi ko ‵teka, ko oko eiloa i te fakamalosi loto ke lavea atu a te lasi o te ‵fuliga o mā olaga.


(Read 1 Corinthians 3:5-9.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Kolinito 3:5-9.)


19 For instance, a man tells his boss or fellow workers that he cannot be at work the next day or that he must leave early because he has a “medical” appointment. 	 19 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne fai atu se tagata ki tena pule io me ne tino e ga‵lue tasi mo ia me ka se oko atu a ia ki te galuega i te suā aso io me ka malōlō vave a ia me isi sena asiga i te “tokita”.


Prayer and Our Physical Needs 	 Te ‵Talo mō ‵Tou Manakoga Faka-te-Foitino


(Matthew 22:37; Philippians 4:7) But the heart and the mind are not mutually exclusive. 	 (Mataio 22:37; Filipi 4:7) Kae e se ‵kese faeloa a te uiga o te loto mo te mafaufau.


14 For us to walk with Jehovah, he must be real to us. 	 14 Ko te mea ke mafai o sa‵sale fakatasi tatou mo Ieova, e ‵tau o fai a ia e pelā me se tino tonu eiloa ki a tatou.


Caution is also in order. 	 Kae e isi se mea ke fakaeteete i ei.


(Read 1 Kings 10:23-27.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Tupu 10:23-27.)


As far as salvation is concerned, they have equal standing before Jehovah God. 	 E uiga ki te fakaolataga, e ‵pau eiloa te lotou tulaga i mua o Ieova te Atua.


8 Things would have gone well with God’s prophet if he had continued on his journey back home. 	 8 E seai eiloa ne mea ne mafai o ‵tupu moi ne fano ‵tonu eiloa te pelofeta a te Atua i tena auala ki te fale.


Why was Jehovah confident that Jesus would successfully resist the Devil? 	 Kaia ne talitonu katoatoa ei a Ieova me ka manumalo eiloa Iesu i te ‵teke atu ki te Tiapolo?


Jesus said: “No man can come to me unless the Father, who sent me, draws him.” 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “E seai se tino e mafai o vau ki a au seiloga ke aumai a ia ne te Tamana, telā ne uga mai ne ia au.”


True to Bible prophecy, this world’s “conclusion” began in 1914 and was marked by the outbreak of the first world war. 	 E tusa eiloa mo valoaga i te Tusi Tapu, ne kamata te “‵toe vaitaimi” tenā i te 1914, i te ‵pamaiga o te taua muamua a te lalolagi.


“ONE FLOCK, ONE SHEPHERD” 	 “LAFU MAMOE E TASI, MO TE TAUSI MAMOE E TOKOTASI”


Daniel was probably in his 90’s when Belshazzar summoned him to interpret the mysterious handwriting on the wall. 	 Kāti ko 90 tupu a tausaga o Tanielu i te taimi ne fakatonu atu ei a Pelesala ke fakamatala atu ne ia te uiga o tusitusiga ‵funa i te ‵pui.


3. Where do we find information about wonderful things that can be of value to us? 	 Tela la, ke na ‵saga atu tatou ki mea fakaofoofogia kolā e aogā malosi ki a koe.


In turn, the heavens would petition God to provide rain clouds. 	 Kae ko te lagi ke fakamolemole atu ke tuku mai ne te Atua a kaumana vaiua.


No one should put his confidence in any element of this old world, as the recent turmoil in the world’s financial system vividly demonstrates. 	 E seai se tino e ‵tau o talitonu ki so se vaega o te lalolagi tenei, me e lavea atu eiloa te faigata o fakalavelave fakamuli nei i mea tau tupe i te lalolagi kātoa.


What freedom did Jesus promise, and how can we gain it? 	 Se a te saolotoga telā ne folafola mai ne Iesu, kae e mafai pefea o maua ne tatou?


Jehovah truly values what we can all express—our love for him [Pictures on page 23] “He that has seen me has seen the Father also.”—John 14:9 	 E fakatāua tonu ne Ieova a te mea telā e mafai ne tatou katoa o fakaasi atu—te ‵tou a‵lofa mō ia


In the Bible. 	 I te Tusi Tapu.


When Daniel was four, he developed acute leukemia. 	 I te taimi ko fa ei a tausaga o Daniel, ne maua a ia ne te acute leukemia.


Note that Jehovah permitted all the Gentile nations “to go on in their ways.” 	 Onoono la me ne talia ne Ieova ko tino mai Fenua Fakaa‵tea katoa “ke olo i olotou auala eiloa.”


(1 John 2:15-17; 3:15-17) If not corrected, such pursuits and traits can result in the practice of serious sin and the eventual loss of Jehovah’s approval. 	 (1 Ioane 2:15-17; 3:15-17) Kafai e se faka‵tonu fakavave aka a uiga konā, e mafai o iku atu ki te faiga o agasala matagā mo te galo fakamuli o te taliaga a Ieova.


The true Messiah, Jesus Christ, was the living fulfillment of many Bible prophecies. 	 A te Mesia tonu, ko Iesu Keliso, ne fakataunu tonu mai i tena olaga te fia o valoaga i te Tusi Tapu.


(Read Galatians 5:19-21.) 	 (Faitau te Kalatia 5:19-21.)


It was a way to welcome guests. 	 Se auala ke fakafetaui atu ei ki mālō.


They allot to bad souls a dark and tempestuous den, full of never-ceasing punishments.” 	 Me i tino amio ma‵sei e ‵nofo i se koga pouli kae fakamataku telā e fakasala faeloa latou i ei.”


Keep contending. 	 Ke tumau i te kausaki atu.


In whatever circumstances we may find ourselves, we can prove faithful to God. 	 E se fakalagolago foki a te fakamaoni ki te poto, taleni, io me ko mea e mafai o fai.


APPRECIATION FOR GOD’S UNDESERVED KINDNESS 	 KE LOTO FAKAFETAI MŌ TE ALOFA TAUANOA O TE ATUA


We, therefore, warmly invite you to assemble with Jehovah’s Witnesses in observing the Memorial of Jesus’ death. 	 Tela la, e ‵kami mai ne matou koutou ke ‵kau fakatasi mo Molimau a Ieova ke Fakamanatu te mate o Iesu.


He saw a vision in which he was commanded to eat creatures unclean according to Jewish law. 	 Ne lavea ne ia se fakaasiga telā e fakatonu atu ki a ia ke kai ki manu kolā e se ‵ma i tulafono a te kau Iutaia.


What was to happen to rebellious Samaria, but how could the Israelites receive mercy? 	 Se a te mea ne ‵tau o tupu ki tino Samalia ‵teke, kae ne mafai pefea o maua ne tino Isalaelu te fakamagaloga?


How thankful we are for the many willing volunteers who work tirelessly on such projects! 	 E loto fakafetai tatou ki ‵tou taina volenitia kolā ne loto fia‵fia o ga‵lue malosi ki galuega konā!


31 From Our Archives 	 31 Mai ‵Tou Fale Tusi


How did Noah acquire such faith? 	 Ne maua pefea ne Noa a te vaegā fakatuanaki penā?


(Romans 16:12) Euodia and Syntyche, wrote Paul, had “striven side by side with [him] in the good news.” 	 (Loma 16:12) Ne tusi mai foki a Paulo me “ne galue malosi [a ia] o fakasalalau a te tala ‵lei” fakatasi mo Evotia mo Sunetui.


9 What can we learn from Jesus’ example? 	 9 Ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai te fakaakoakoga a Iesu?


This was disgraceful. 	 Se mea fakalumaluma ‵ki te mea tenā.


Who was Nimrod, and what endeavor failed in his day? 	 Ko oi a Nimalota, kae se a te togafiti a ia telā ne seki iku manuia?


Yes, it does. 	 Ao, e isi.


Often, those who pioneered before marriage have been able to continue in that service together as a married couple.—Rom. 16:3, 4. 	 A latou kolā ne paenia mai mua o a‵vaga, e masani sale o ga‵lue tumau i te taviniga fakatasi mo olotou avaga māfai ko oti ne avaga.—Loma 16:3, 4.


13 Isaiah’s words did not fail to come true. 	 13 Ne taunu eiloa a pati a Isaia konā.


How does Revelation 17:9-11 supply evidence that we are living in the time of the end? 	 E tuku mai pefea ne te Fakaasiga 17:9-11 a fakamaoniga me ko ‵nofo atu nei tatou i te vaitaimi o te gataga?


(Ephesians 5:3-6) Instead of becoming forgetful hearers, then, we must continue to “flee from fornication.”—1 Corinthians 6:18. 	 (Efeso 5:3-6) Tela la, e ‵tau mo tatou o ‵tele keatea mai “te finalalolagi” i lō te fakalogo‵logo kae puli vave.—1 Kolinito 6:18.


Anointed ones “have been given a new birth, not by corruptible, but by incorruptible reproductive seed, through the word of the living and enduring God.” (1 Peter 1:23) By his spirit and Word, God implants the “seed” that makes the individual “a new creation,” with a heavenly hope. 	 ‘Ko oti ne fanau fou a te kau fakaekegina e alatu i te muna ola a te Atua, telā e tumau ki te se gata mai, e pelā mo fanau e fa‵nau mai i mātua kolā e se oko ki ei te pala, kae se mai mātua e oko ki ei te pala.’ (1 Petelu 1:23) E auala i tena agaga mo tena Muna, e ‵toki ne te Atua a te “fuaga” telā e fai ei se tino e pelā me “se tino fou” fakatasi mo tena fakamoemoega ke ola i te lagi.


(Deuteronomy 30:19, 20) Hence, the Israelites individually had to choose to love Jehovah, to listen to his voice, and to stick to him. 	 (Teutelonome 30:19, 20) Tela la, ne ‵tau o filifili ne tino Isalaelu taki tokotasi ke a‵lofa ki a Ieova, ke faka‵logo ki tena leo, kae ‵piki ‵mau ki a ia.


Over the centuries since then, anticorruption laws have proliferated. 	 I te fia selau tausaga mai tua ifo i ei, ko lausa valevale a tulafono ki te fakatapuga o faifaiga sē fakamaoni.


She had very low self-worth, to the point of doubting that she was the kind of person God would approve of. 	 Ne mafaufau tou fafine i a ia e se aoga, kae ne fakalotolotolua foki ki te maua ne ia o te taliaga a Ieova.


We can choose whether to be close to him or not. 	 E mafai ne tatou o filifili ke pili atu ki a ia io me ikai.


No matter how many you have found, you can find more. 	 Faitalia me pefea te uke o mea ko oti ne maua ne koe, kae koi mafai eiloa o maua ne koe a nisi koloa.


An angel suddenly appears to the shepherds. 	 Ne fakasae fakapoi atu se agelu ki tausi mamoe.


Or would love for Jehovah and deep appreciation for his magnificent qualities move you to continue to walk in all his ways? 	 Io me e fakamalosi atu a te alofa ‵nau ki a Ieova mo te fakatāua ne koe ana uiga tafasili i te ‵gali ke tumau koe i te sasale i ana auala katoa?


6 What will signal the start of the great tribulation? 	 6 Se a te mea ka fakamailoga ki ei a te kamataga o te fakalavelave lasi?


After all, God’s enemy, Satan the Devil, controls the world. 	 A te tonuga loa, e iloa ne tatou me i te fili o te Atua, ko Satani te Tiapolo, e pule ne ia te lalolagi kātoa.


In 1972, what arrangement was instituted, and why was that an improvement? 	 I te 1972, se a te fakatokaga telā ne fakatu aka, kae kaia ne ‵lei atu ei te mea tenā?


(Ps. 73:13, 16, 17) Jehovah is gracious and kind to us, especially when we are downhearted and discouraged. 	 (Sala. 73:13, 16, 17) E alofa kae atafai mai a Ieova ki a tatou, maise eiloa māfai e loto vāi‵vai tatou.


One volleyball player even attributed a winning streak to his wearing black socks instead of white ones. 	 E fai mai se tino tafao e tokotasi i te volipōlo me ne sili faeloa a ia ona ko tena pei sāle ki totini uli i lō totini ‵kena.


When Jesus embarked on his ministry, why was it with knowledge, insight, and depth of feeling that no other man could have had? 	 I te taimi ne kamata ei ne Iesu tena galuega fakafaifeau, kaia ne fai ei pelā me e sili atu tena poto, tena malamalama, mo ana lagonaga ‵loto i lō so se isi tagata?


To move the indecisive Israelites to render exclusive devotion to Jehovah, Elijah proposed a test of Godship. 	 Ke fakamalosi atu ki tino Isalaelu kolā ne fakalotolotolua ke tapuaki katoatoa atu ki a Ieova, ne fai atu ei ne Elia se tofotofoga ke iloa aka ei te Atua tonu.


For about an hour and a half, his powerful voice reverberated through the hall as he discussed how the prophets of old had fearlessly announced the coming Kingdom. 	 Kāti e nofo ki se itula mo te āfa, ne lagona atu te fakafokifoki mai o tena leo malosi i te fale kātoa i te taimi ne fakamatala mai ne ia a te auala ne folafola atu ei ne pelofeta i aso mua e aunoa mo te ma‵taku a te Malo telā ka oko mai.


This is kindness stemming from loyal love. 	 A te mea tenei ko te atafai telā e māfua mai i te alofa fakamaoni.


(Mark 8:36, 37) The answer to the first question is obvious from a human standpoint. 	 (Mataio 16:26) E manino ‵lei te tali ki te fesili muamua.


Think, too, of how we are united as we distribute invitations to regional, special, and international conventions. 	 Mafaufau foki la ki te auala e ‵kau fakatasi ei tatou i te taimi e tufatufa atu ei a pepa ‵kami o te fono fakapito, fono o te atufenua mo fono i atufenua.


(Daniel 2:43; Job 10:9) Of course, authoritarian rule and the common people stick together no better than do iron and clay. 	 (Tanielu 2:43; Iopu 10:9) A te ‵tonuga loa, e se mafai o ‵piki tasi a tino ma‵luga mo tino ma‵lalo e pelā mo te sē mafai o ‵piki tasi te fiti mo te one.


While doing that, we enjoy great freedom as to how we will handle our responsibilities. 	 E tuku mai ne ia ki a tatou a te saolotoga ke filifili me ka tausi pefea ne tatou a tiute kolā ne tuku mai ne ia ki a tatou.


• What opportunities do single Christians have to draw closer to Jehovah and widen out in love? 	 • Ne a avanoaga e maua ne Kelisiano ‵nofo taka ke fakapilipili malosi atu latou ki a Ieova kae fakalauefa atu foki te lotou a‵lofa ki nisi tino?


Is it necessary to belong to a religion? 	 E ‵tau o kau atu au ki se lotu?


(1 Corinthians 15:53; Philippians 3:20, 21; Revelation 20:6) In that position, one day soon they will “shepherd the [nations] with an iron rod” and see ‘Satan crushed under their feet.’ 	 (1 Kolinito 15:53; Filipi 3:20, 21; Fakaasiga 20:6) Mai te tulaga tenā, i se aso pili mai nei, ka takitaki ne latou a fenua “ki te tokotoko fiti” kae ka matea ne latou a Satani ‘e lakalakagina mai lalo i olotou vae.’


Acting in harmony with them can bring blessings—a better life now and everlasting life in the future. 	 A te ola e ‵tusa mo mea konei e mafai o aumai ne ia a fakamanuiaga—se olaga ‵lei i te taimi nei mo te ola se-gata-mai i aso mai mua.


(Prov. 13:12) Of course, working to attain a worthwhile goal takes time. 	 (Faataoto 13:12) E tonu, e uke a taimi e ‵tau o ga‵lue i ei ke maua ne latou a fakamoemoega aoga.


According to Exodus 31:13, the weekly Sabbath was to remind the Israelites that they were a sanctified people. 	 E ‵tusa mo pati i te Esoto 31:13, ne fai a te Sapati i vaiaso katoa ke fakamasaua atu ki tino Isalaelu i a latou ne tino ko oti ne fakatapu.


What example shows how we can bring our life in line with God’s purpose? 	 Se a te fakaakoakoga e fakaasi mai ei me e mafai o fakafetaui aka ne tatou a ‵tou olaga mo te loto o te Atua?


15 Yet, Mordecai told Esther: ‘If you are silent, deliverance will come from another place. 	 15 Kae ui i ei, ne fai atu a Moletekai ki a Eseta: ‘Kafai e se fesoasoani koe ki tino Iutaia i te taimi nei, ka oko mai eiloa se fesoasoani mai [se koga fakaa‵tea].


Largely because of their failure to recognize and apply the guidance of the Originator of marriage—the One who “proceeded to build the rib that he had taken from the man into a woman and to bring her to the man.”—Genesis 2:21-24. 	 Te pogai fakavae ko te se iloa mo te se fakagalue ne latou a fakatakitakiga mai te Māfuaga o te fakaipoipoga—ko te Tino telā “ne faite ne ia te fafine ki te ivi kasokaso tenā, aumai ei ne ia ki te tagata.”—Kenese 2:21-24.


When Ramilo and Juliet, a pioneer couple in their early 30’s, learned that a congregation only some 20 miles (30 km) away from their home needed help, they volunteered to support it. 	 I te iloaga ne Ramilo mo Juliet, se tauavaga paenia ko taki 30 tupu lā tausaga, i te fakapotopotoga telā e nofo fua ki te 20 maila (30 km) te ‵mao mai te lā fale e ma‵nako ki se fesoasoani, ne ofo atu lāua ke ‵lago ki ei.


When Sarah passed away, Abraham, her husband, “came in to bewail Sarah and to weep over her.” 	 I te taimi ne mate ei a Sala, a Apelaamo, tena avaga, “ne tagi fanoanoa . . . i te mate o tena avaga.”


11 Of course, not everyone has the health or circumstances to take on such challenges. 	 11 E tonu, e se ko tino katoa e maua ne latou te malosi io me ko fakanofonofoga i te olaga ke talia ne latou a vaegā mea faiga‵ta penā.


7 By his declaration, God was directing humans not to misuse blood. 	 7 E auala i tena folafolaga, ne fakatonu atu a te Atua ke sē sōna fakaaogā ne tino te toto.


The other sheep now make up the vast majority of the “one flock” under Christ’s leadership. 	 A nisi mamoe nei ko te vaega lasi eiloa o te “lafu mamoe e tasi” mai lalo i te takitakiga a Keliso.


Jesus emphasized that point in his illustration about a man who made grandiose plans for the future. 	 Ne faka‵mafa mai ne Iesu te manatu tenā i tena tala fakatusa e uiga ki se tagata telā ne fai ana palani ‵gali mō aso mai mua.


He wrote: “If, indeed, there is no resurrection of the dead, neither has Christ been raised up. 	 Ne tusi atu tou tagata: “Kafai e tonu me e seai se toetu mai te mate, ko tena uiga a Keliso e seki toe fakatu aka.


His soul has been swelled up; it has not been upright within him. But as for the righteous one, by his faithfulness he will keep living.” 	 E tali mai ne Ieova mai i te fakaasimaiga o te ‵kese o tino amiotonu mo tino kolā e se amiotonu: “A latou kola e amio masei ka se ola, ka ko latou kola e amiotonu ka ola, me i a latou e fakatuanaki ki te Atua.”


Jesus prepared his followers for mixed reactions to the good news. 	 Ne fakatoka ne Iesu ana soko mō vaegā kilokiloga kese‵kese ki te tala ‵lei.


6 Jehovah blessed Judah with peace for the first ten years of Asa’s reign. 	 6 Ne fakamanuia ne Ieova a Iuta ki te filemu i te sefulu tausaga muamua o te nofoaiga a Asa.


Not at all. If they sincerely tried to obey, they would have this opportunity—but not under the Law. 	 Kafai e taumafai latou mo te fakamaoni o faka‵logo, ka maua eiloa ne latou te avanoaga tenei—kae e se mai lalo i te Tulafono.


Even though Jesus knew that he was going to resurrect Lazarus, he felt the painful sting of sorrow that overwhelmed Mary and Martha. 	 E tiga eiloa ne iloa ne Iesu me ka toe fakatu aka ne ia a Lasalo, ne lagona ne ia te logo‵mae telā ne oko ki a Malia mo Maleta.


2 The “pure language” is the truth of God found in his Word, the Bible. Especially is it the truth about God’s Kingdom, which will sanctify Jehovah’s name, vindicate his sovereignty, and bring blessings to mankind. 	 E fakauiga tonu eiloa i ei ki te munatonu e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua, telā ka faka‵malu ei te igoa o Ieova, te taku‵leiga o tena pulega, kae aumai i ei a fakamanuiaga ki tino.


3. (a) What is the meaning of the Greek and Hebrew words translated “patience” in the Bible? (b) What questions will we now consider? 	 3. (a) Se a te uiga o te pati Eleni mo te pati Epelu kolā e ‵fuli ki te “kufaki” i te Tusi Tapu? (e) Ne a fesili ka sau‵tala nei tatou ki ei?


(2 Peter 3:5-7) What, then, is the “new earth”? 	 (2 Petelu 3:5-7) Se a la te “lalolagi fou”?


These brutes are described as “the mighty ones who were of old, the men of fame.”—Genesis 6:4, footnote. 	 Ne fakasino atu ki tāgata ‵lasi konei e pelā me ne “tāgata ‵mafi mo tāgata takutakua o aso mua.”—Kenese 6:4.


Whatever the case, Jesus refused to answer, and it soon became clear that Pilate was more interested in his own career than in truth and justice.—Matthew 27:11-26. 	 Faitalia me se a te ikuga, ne seki tali atu a Iesu, kae ne fakaasi manino mai i ei me ne manako malosi a Pilato ki tena tulaga pule i lō te fai ne ia te mea tonu.—Mataio 27:11-26.


It will also help us to see how we can respect the way that others exercise their gift of free will. 	 E fesoasoani mai foki ke lavea ne tatou a te auala ke fakaasi atu te āva ki te fakaaogaga ne nisi tino a te olotou meaalofa tenā ko te saolotoga.


Concerning these, Jehu took decisive action to show his “toleration of no rivalry toward Jehovah.” (2 Kings 10:16) Pretending to be a Baal worshipper himself, Jehu organized a great festival at the temple of Baal that Ahab had built in Samaria. 	 E uiga ki tino konei, ne fai ne Ieu se filifiliga tonu ke fakaasi atu ei tena “fakamaoni ki [a Ieova].” (2 Tupu 10:16) Mai te fakafoliga atu me e tapuaki atu foki a ia ki a Paala, ne fakatoka ne Ieu se ‵kaiga lasi i te faletapu o Paala telā ne faite ne Aapo i Samalia.


On the other hand, be aware of Satan’s designs so that you will have the courage and stamina to fight all the harder to do what is right. 	 I te suā feitu, taumafai ke iloa ne koe a togafiti a Satani ko te mea ke maua ne koe te loto toa mo te malosi o taua atu ke fai ne koe te mea tonu.


How can children honor God and thus benefit? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tama‵liki a te āva ki te Atua kae maua mai i ei ne latou a mea aogā?


(Rev. 7:9, 14) Thus that crowd, as a group, will be shielded from extinction throughout the remainder of the last days. 	 (Fakaasiga 7:9, 14) Tela la, ka puipui ne te Atua a te vaitino tokouke tenā mai te sē talia ne ia ke fakaseai ana tino katoa i aso fakaoti o te fakanofonofoga tenei.


Later informed that she was pregnant, he schemed to have her husband, Uriah, sleep with her to cover up the adultery. 	 Fakamuli ifo, i te iloaga ne ia i tou fafinie ko faitama, ne fai ne ia se aofaga ke moe a tou fafine mo tena avaga ko Ulia ko te mea ke ‵funa aka ei te mulilua tenā.


It will always be so, regardless of what any creatures say or do. 	 Ka fai faeloa penā, faitalia a pati io me ko faiga e fai ne so se mea ola.


What is more, the Bible’s message about the Kingdom can give you real hope in these dark times. 	 E se gata i ei, e mafai ne te fekau i loto i te Tusi Tapu o tuku mai ki a koe a te fakamoemoega tonu e uiga ki te Malo i te vaitaimi faigata tenei.


18 David undoubtedly grew in appreciation for God’s dignity not only by reading the Scriptures but also by meditating on them. 	 18 E seai eiloa se fakalotolotolua me ne gasolo aka te āva o Tavita ki te maluga o te Atua, e sē i te faitau fua ki te Tusi Tapu kae mai te mafaufau ‵loto foki ki ei.


Do They Unite or Divide? 	 E Mata, e ‵Kau Fakatasi io me Mavae‵vae Latou?


Yet, Jesus lived even before that faithful patriarch walked the earth. 	 Kae ne ola atu muamua a Iesu a koi tuai o ola mai a te tagata fakamaoni tenei.


It would require great powers of endurance for a man to keep up with galloping horses. 	 E manakogina i ei se malosi sili ko te mea ke tumau se tino i te fakatau‵tele mo solofanua.


(1 Cor. 4:17; 16:10, 11) Evidently, Timothy was shy, or timid. 	 (1 Kolinito 4:17; 16:10, 11, NW) E fakamaoni mai i ei me i a Timoteo se tino mata ma.


But God’s love and personal interest give us the real basis for our worth—we belong to him. 	 Kae ko te alofa o te Atua mo tena amanaia tonu mai e tuku mai i ei se fakavae ke fua aka ei te ‵tou aogā—e o ia a tatou.


Do not rush through the material. 	 Ke mo a ma fai fakavave te mataupu.


Commenting on a talk or other effort, older ones may say: “That was all right, but you can do better!” 	 E mafai o fai atu a tino ma‵tua e uiga ki se lauga io me se isi taumafaiga, penei: “E ‵lei kae e mafai o tai ‵lei atu!”


(Ps. 104:14, 15) However, he never abused this gift by indulging in heavy drinking. 	 (Salamo 104:14, 15) Kae ne seki fakaaoga ‵se eiloa ne ia te meaalofa tenei mai i te inu ke konā.


(Rom. 8:38, 39) He has protected the congregation from powerful religious and political enemies whose aim has usually been, not to kill us, but to separate us from our holy God. 	 (Loma 8:38, 39) Ko oti ne puipui ne ia te fakapotopotoga mai i lotu ma‵losi mo fili fakapolitiki kolā e taumafai sāle ke se tamate fua tatou, kae ke ‵vae keatea tatou mai i ‵tou Atua tapu.


Cyrus the Great (Ezra 1:1) died in 530 B.C.E. 	 Kulesa te Sili (Esela 1:1) ne mate i te 530 T.L.M.


I will say to Jehovah: ‘You are my refuge and my stronghold, my God, in whom I will trust.’” 	 Koe ko toku Atua, e fakatuanaki au ki ei.’”


Yet, everything came to a sudden end. 	 Kae tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, ne gata fakavave a mea katoa konā.


21 Our Readers Ask . . . 	 ITULAU E 14 • PESE: 60, 71


Does Religion Harm Children? 	 E Mata, e Fakalogo‵mae ne te Lotu a Tama‵liki?


Jesus’ disciples preached far and wide too. 	 Ne talai atu foki a soko o Iesu i fenua ‵mao.


That faithful patriarch asked God: “Will you really sweep away the righteous with the wicked?” 	 Ne fesili atu te tagata fakamaoni tenei ki te Atua: “E a, ka ‵ta fakapalele eiloa ne koe a tino amio ‵tonu fakatasi mo tino agasala?”


The customs of Easter involving bunnies, colored eggs, candles, and lilies were all adapted from pagan religions, as was the name Easter itself. 	 I kogā koga e uke i te lalolagi, e fakamanatu ne tino a te toetu o Keliso mai te fakaaogaga o tuu kolā e se fetaui lele mo te toe‵tuga kae ne māfua mai i talitonuga fapaupau.


Likewise today, how do we react if we encounter a point in our Christian publications from “the faithful steward” that is hard to understand or that does not match with our thinking? 	 E penā foki ki a tatou i aso nei. E pefea ‵tou faifaiga māfai e fai‵tau ne tatou se mea i loto i ‵tou lōmiga faka-Kelisiano mai “te tavini fakamaoni” telā e faigata ke malamalama i ei io me ‵kese mai te mea telā e mafau‵fau tatou ki ei? E ‵tau o taumafai malosi tatou ke malama‵lama i ei.


▪ Lovers of pleasures.—2 Timothy 3:4. 	 ▪ E fia‵fia ki manakoga o te foitino.—2 Timoteo 3:4.


But we are well-equipped to protect ourselves. 	 Kae ko lava ‵lei ‵tou uta ke puipui ei tatou.


THE TEMPLE IS REBUILT 	 KO TOE FAITE TE FALETAPU


When complications have arisen, Jehovah has promptly taken steps to minimize the bad consequences of what happened. 	 Kafai ko ‵sae aka a mea faka‵numi, e gasuesue fakavave a Ieova o fakafoliki ifo a ikuga sē ‵lei o mea ne ‵tupu.


The king of Syria was hunting for God’s prophet Elisha and tracked him to the walled hill-city of Dothan. 	 Ne salasala a te tupu o Sulia ki te pelofeta a te Atua ko Elisaia ke oko eiloa ki te fa‵kai maugā kae ‵pui o Totana.


The psalmist wrote of God: “He heals the brokenhearted; he binds up their wounds.” 	 Ne tusi mai te faisalamo e uiga ki te Atua: “Ka fakamafanafana ne ia latou kolā e loto mafatia; kae fusi ne ia olotou pa‵kiaga.”


(Philippians 1:9-11; 3:8-11) Accordingly, Paul urged fellow Christians: “Through [Jesus] let us always offer to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of lips which make public declaration to his name.”—Hebrews 13:15. 	 (Filipi 1:9-11; 3:8-11) E ‵tusa mo te mea tenā, ne fakamalosi atu Paulo ki ana taina Kelisiano: “Ke avatu eiloa ne tatou a tavaega ki te Atua ke fai mo o‵tou taulaga ki a ia e alatu i a Iesu; ko tona uiga, ke ‵viki faeloa tatou ki tona igoa i o‵tou leo.”—Epelu 13:15.


23. During this coming year, what should be your determination? 23 Just as certainly, your heavenly Father will observe and will be pleased. 	 23 Kae e mautinoa eiloa me ka matea atu foki ne tou Tamana faka-te-lagi au faiga konā kae ka fiafia ki ei.


Finally, I asked her to get her book, and for about 15 minutes over the phone, we read and discussed some of the quoted scriptures. 	 I te fakaotiga, ne fakamolemole atu au ki tou fafine ke puke mai tena tusi, kae ne fai‵tau kae sau‵tala māua ki nisi tusi siki kolā e siki mai mō se 15 minute i luga i te telefoni.


(Luke 12:32; John 10:16) This was foretold at Psalm 71:18, which reads: “Even until old age and gray-headedness, O God, do not leave me, until I may tell about your arm to the generation, to all those who are to come, about your mightiness.” 	 (Luka 12:32; Ioane 10:16) Ne ‵valo mai eiloa te mea tenei i te Salamo 71:18, telā e fai mai penei: “Te Atua, au nei ko matua, mo toku ulu foki ko sina, sa tiakina mai au! Fakatasi mai koe ki a au i taimi e folafola atu ei ne au tou ‵mana mo tou malosi ki tupulaga katoa fakamuli.”


7 A shepherd in ancient Israel used a long curved staff, or crook, to guide his flock. 	 7 Ne fakaaoga sāle ne se tausi mamoe i Isalaelu mua se tokotoko ke takitaki ei tena lafu.


(Matthew 8:29; Luke 8:30, 31; KJ) So all of those in “the lake” will suffer the “torment” of everlasting restraint, or “the second death.” 	 (Mataio 8:29; Luka 8:30, 31) Tela la, a latou katoa kolā e ‵pei ki “te lase” ka logo‵mae i te “fakafi‵ta” ona ko te lotou ‵lokaga ki te se-gata-mai, io me ko “te mate fakalua.”


These “inclined his heart to follow other gods; and his heart did not prove to be complete with Jehovah.” 	 Ne fai ne te mea tenā ke “tautali atu eiloa a ia i ana avaga o tapuaki ki atua fakaa‵tea. Ko se fakamaoni a ia ki te Aliki tena Atua.”


Howard, who at first opposed his wife’s Bible study, remarks: “Many husbands are afraid that their wives are being tricked into joining a religious sect. A husband may not know how to react to this supposed threat and may become antagonistic.” 	 E fai mai a Howard telā ne ‵teke muamua atu ki te akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu a tena avaga fafine: “E tokouke a tāgata a‵vaga ko ma‵taku i te mea ko oti ne fakaloiloigina olotou avaga ke ‵kau atu ki se potukau fakalotu.


The apostle Peter told fellow believers that they would receive “an incorruptible and undefiled and unfading inheritance” that is “reserved in the heavens” for them. 	 Ne fai atu a te apositolo ko Petelu ki taina tali‵tonu, me e maua ne latou “te koga telā e se oko ki ei te pala, te masei mo te magemage” kae e “tausi ne ia i te lagi” mō latou.


What may result from failure to follow the counsel found at 1 Peter 3:7? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o iku mai ona ko te fakatamala o tautali i pati fakatonutonu kolā e maua i te 1 Petelu 3:7?


She tolerates fornication and other gross sins and even goes so far as to bless homosexual unions! 	 E talia ne ia a te finalalolagi mo nisi agasala matagā kae ko fakamanuia foki ne ia a avaga a fāfine ki fāfine mo tāgata ki tāgata!


Similarly, what should Jehovah’s love and mercy compel us to do? 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, se a te mea e ‵tau o fakamalosi ne ia koe ke fakaasi atu te alofa o Ieova mo tena alofa fakamagalo?


(2 Samuel 13:15) On the other hand, enduring love can be cultivated as we get to know our mate and as we better understand ourselves as well. 	 (2 Samuelu 13:15) Kae ko te suā feitu, e mafai o fakamalosi aka ne te alofa telā e seai sena gatamaiga ke mafai o fakamasani aka tatou mo ‵tou avaga kae ke maina foki tatou i ‵tou uiga totino.


(Gen. 3:1-7) However, that challenge was by no means insurmountable. 	 (Kene. 3:1-7) Kae tiga te feitu tenā, ne seki iku manuia te taumafaiga tenā.


(Proverbs 8:13; 16:18) No wonder Jehovah was incensed at “the insolence of the heart of the king of Assyria and for the self-importance of his loftiness of eyes”! 	 (Faataoto 8:13; 16:18) E se tioa eiloa o kaitaua a Ieova ki “te tupu o Asulia ona ko ana muna fakamatamata mo ona uiga fiasili.”


Likewise, elders today should follow John’s example by encouraging their brothers and sisters so that they will “not grow weary.”—Isa. 40:31; 1 Thess. 5:11. 	 E penā foki, e ‵tau mo toeaina i aso nei o fakaakoako atu ki a Ioane mai te fakamalosi atu ki olotou taina mo tuagane ko te mea ke “se mafai o fi‵ta” latou.—Isa. 40:31; 1 Tesa. 5:11.


JUSTICE WILL PREVAIL: 	 KA TUMAU TE FAI MEA TONU:


2 What, though, about women? 	 2 Kae e a fafine?


During the 20th century, they saw the fulfillment of Isaiah’s words: “The little one himself will become a thousand, and the small one a mighty nation. 	 I te 20 senitenali tenei, ne matea atu ei ne latou te fakataunuga o pati konei a Isaia: “Ka fai te tino foliki mo fai te tokoafe, kae ko te tamā tino ka fai mo fai se fenua malosi.


Immediately after Adam and Eve sinned, Jehovah revealed the way that he would undo all the bad effects caused by their rebellion. 	 Mai tua eiloa o te taimi ne agasala ei a Atamu mo Eva, ne fakaasi mai ne Ieova a te auala ka fakaseai atu ei ne ia a ikuga ma‵sei katoa kolā ne māfua mai i te lā ‵tekeatuga.


What usually results when parents fail to discipline their children? 	 Ne a mea e masani o iku mai māfai e se polopoloki ne mātua olotou tama‵liki?


In this instance, “the Decoration” symbolizes the earthly condition of the anointed Christians during the time of the Anglo-American World Power. 8:25—Who is “the Prince of princes”? 	 E fakasino atu loa a “te Fenua o te Feagaiga” i te vaitaimi tenei ki te tulaga o Kelisiano fakaekegina i te lalolagi i te taimi koi pule mai ei te Malo Malosi i te lalolagi, ko Peletania mo Amelika. 8:25—Ko oi “te Tupu takutakua io me ko te Tupu o tupu”?


In his wisdom, Jehovah chose to use humans to record his Word. 	 Ona ko tena poto, ne filifili aka ne Ieova a tino ke tusi ne latou tena Muna.


Like marriage, singleness can be rewarding when we view it from God’s perspective and make wise use of this gift. 	 E pelā mo te fakaipoipoga, e mafai foki o fakafiafia a te olaga nofo taka māfai e maua ne tatou a te kilokiloga a te Atua kae fakaaoga faka‵lei a te meaalofa tenei.


People are packed into crowded cities. 	 Ko ī takitaki a fa‵kai ‵lasi i tino.


Who Fit the Pattern Today? 	 Ko oi la e Fetaui ‵Lei ki Mea Konā i Aso Nei?


8 Paul was determined to let nothing prevent him from accomplishing his ministry fully. 	 8 Ne fakaiku aka ne Paulo ke mo a ma talia ne ia se mea ke taofi aka ei te fakataunuga katoatoa o tena galuega.


Situated about 30 miles [50 km] south of Thyatira, Sardis was a thriving city. 	 Ne tu atu a Salataisa i se 30 maila i te feitu ki saute o Tuatila, se fa‵kai maumea.


Different Types of Soil 	 Vaegā Laukele Kese‵kese


We simply cannot receive the love and forgiveness of God unless we love and forgive others. 	 E se mafai o maua ne tatou te alofa mo te loto fakamagalo o te Atua vaganā e a‵lofa kae fakamagalo ne tatou a nisi tino.


All Society Benefits 	 E Maua ne Tino Katoa a Mea Aogā i ei


We might worry that a person will not become a disciple because we are not the perfect teacher. 	 E manava‵se tatou māfai e se mafai o fai se tino e pelā me se soko ona ko tatou e se ne faiakoga apo.


(Job 1:9-11; 2:4, 5) Concerning God, the psalmist wrote: “If errors were what you watch, O Jah, O Jehovah, who could stand?” 	 (Iopu 1:9-11; 2:4, 5) Ne tusi mai te faisalamo e uiga ki te Atua: “Kafai ne tusitusi ne koe omotou agasala, ko oi la te tino ka mafai o sao mai te fakasalaga?”


HAVE you ever heard those words? 	 KAI lagona aka eiloa ne koe a pati konei?


These articles consider parts of Matthew chapters 24 and 25. 	 E fai‵pati a mataupu konei ki vaega o te Mataio mataupu e 24 mo te 25.


They are complementary, not contradictory, qualities. 	 E fetaui ‵tonu eiloa a uiga konei.


And what of the Assyrian capital, Nineveh? 	 Kae se a te mea ne tupu ki te laumua o Asulia, ko Nineva?


He told the first-century Jewish religious leaders: “Isaiah aptly prophesied about you hypocrites, as it is written, ‘This people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far removed from me [Jehovah]. 	 Ne fai atu a ia ki takitaki lotu Iutaia i te senitenali muamua, penei: “Ne fakasino tonu eiloa ki a koutou, tino ‵loi, a te valoaga a Isaia, e pelā eiloa mo ana muna ne tusi: ‘A tino konei e āva mai fua ki a au i olotou gutu, a ko olotou loto e ‵mao ‵ki mai i a au.


Money is seductive, and we can easily fall in love with it. 	 A te tupe se mea faka‵se tino kae e mafai o fakavale‵vale tatou ki ei.


Jehovah does not lie; neither does he act unjustly. 	 E se mafai o loi a Ieova; kae e se mafai foki o gasuesue i se auala sē tonu.


A toddler may know his father only as Daddy. 	 E mafai o iloa ne se pepe tena tamana e pelā me ko Papa.


And in Germany the scientific community was aghast when researchers recently discovered “one of the most scandalous cases of fraud in German science.” 	 Kae ne ofo masei a saienitisi i Siamani i te taimi ne maua aka ei fakamuli nei ne tino sukesuke “a te ‵toe tala matagā o amioga fakaloiloi a se saienitisi i Siamani.” Ne ‵losi atu ki se


(Prov. 4:18) The first-century Beroeans received the word “with the greatest eagerness of mind, carefully examining the Scriptures daily.” 	 (Faataoto 4:18) Ne talia ne tino Pelea i te senitenali muamua a te muna mai te “sukesuke malosi . . . ki muna mai te Tusi i aso takitasi” mo te loto finafinau.


We appreciate it when others do not hold our faults against us, so we should act the same way toward them. 	 E fia‵fia tatou māfai e se tausi ne nisi tino ‵tou mea ‵se, tela la, e ‵tau foki o fai tatou penā ki a latou.


2 Though most of Jehovah’s Witnesses do not have this problem, for those who do, no words of comfort can completely remove their grief. 	 2 E tiga eiloa e se maua ne te tokoukega o Molimau a Ieova a te fakalavelave tenei, a tino kolā e maua ne latou, e seai eiloa se fakamafanafanaga e mafai o ave katoatoa keatea ei te lotou fanoa‵noa.


(Col. 3:8, 12-14) When children are accustomed to hearing loving and kind speech in the home, not only will they thrive but they will be more likely to imitate their parents’ way of speaking. 	 (Kolose 3:8, 12-14) Kafai ko lavea ne tama‵liki me e fakaasi atu ne mātua a te alofa atafai i te auala e fai‵pati ei latou i te fale, ka se manuia fua latou i te faiga penā, kae ka fakaakoako foki latou ki te auala e fai‵pati ei olotou mātua.


Why did David refer to having his prayer answered from Jehovah’s holy mountain? 	 Kaia ne fakasino atu ei a Tavita ki ana ‵talo ke tali mai i luga i te mauga tapu o Ieova?


As Christians, we are urged to “go on walking orderly in this same routine.” 	 E pelā me ne Kelisiano, e fakamalosigina tatou ke “tumau a te tou amio i faiga kola ko oti ne fai ne tatou.”


What may hold some back from getting baptized? 	 Ne a mea e fakalavelave atu ki nisi tino ke se papatiso?


6 The prophet Daniel recorded a vital Messianic prophecy. 	 6 Ne tusi ki lalo ne te pelofeta ko Tanielu se valoaga tāua e uiga ki te Mesia.


▪ “The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.”—1 TIMOTHY 6:10, AMERICAN STANDARD VERSION. 	 ▪ “Me i te manako ki tupe, ko te māfuaga tenā o mea ma‵sei katoa.”—1 TIMOTEO 6:10.


You would have no reliable advice for day-to-day living. 	 Ka seai eiloa ne manatu fakatonutonu aoga mō te olaga i aso takitasi.


Should the manufacturer of the car be held accountable for the accident? 	 E mata, e ‵tau o ‵losi a te fakalavelave ki te tino ne faite ne ia te motoka?


(Psalm 64:10) Standing out as a steadfast Christian can fortify you, protect you, and even move some to inquire about Jehovah and his people. 	 (Salamo 64:10) A tou tulaga tu ‵kese e pelā me se Kelisiano e fakamalosi atu ki a koe, e puipui ei koe, kae e fai foki i ei ke fia ‵sala atu a nisi tino ki a Ieova mo ana tino.


The blessings, though, are well worth it. 	 Kae ka maua eiloa mai i ei a fakamanuiaga.


At the same time, he reassures her that her thoughts and feelings are important to him. 	 I te taimi foki tenā, e fakatalitonu atu ne tou tagata ki tou fafine me i ana mafaufauga mo lagonaga e tāua ki a ia.


(Heb. 6:10) Her record of generosity has been preserved in God’s Word as a fine example for us to imitate. 	 (Epe. 6:10) Ne tausi eiloa ana faifaiga kaimalie i te Muna a te Atua e pelā me se fakaakoakoga ‵lei ke tau‵tali atu tatou ki ei.


For example, the sun changes five million tons of its matter into energy every second. 	 E pelā mo te faitega ne Ieova o te lā, telā e malosi ‵ki. I sekone takitasi e fulifuli ne te lā se vaega lasi o te mainaga mo te ‵vela.


To the extent that we do so, we can be assured that our generous loving Father, Jehovah, will be well-pleased that we show ourselves thankful. 	 [Fesili mo te Sukesukega] 1. Se a te ‵kesega telā e lavea ne tatou i te va o te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano mo te lalolagi telā e pule ki ei a Satani? 2.


Jesus reflected his Father’s personality so perfectly that he could, in effect, say: ‘If you want to know what my Father is like, just look at me.’—JOHN 5:19; 14:9. 	 Ne fakaasi atu ne Iesu a uiga o tena Tamana i te auala ‵lei katoatoa, telā ne mafai o fai atu a ia, penei: ‘Kafai e fia iloa ne koe a toku Tamana, kilo mai fua ki a au.’—IOANE 5:19; 14:9.


She gives four reasons: “We are best friends. 	 Ne tuku mai ei ne tou fafine a pogai e fa: “A māua e taugasoa ‵lei eiloa.


• Reject improper ideas immediately 	 • Ke fakaasi atu i tamā mea fo‵liki


When Paul preached the good news to those Jews, they compared his words with their knowledge of the Scriptures. 	 I te taimi ne talai atu ei ne Paulo a te tala ‵lei ki tino Iutaia konā, ne fakatusatusa ne latou ana pati mo te mea e iloa ne latou mai Tusitusiga Tapu.


Jehovah said that he was to be their share in the sense that rather than receiving a land inheritance, they were entrusted with a priceless privilege of service. 	 Ne fai atu a Ieova me ka fai a ia e pelā me ko te lotou ola, ona ko te mea ka se maua ne olotou laukele e pelā me se togi, kae ka tuku atu ne ia ki a latou se tauliaga tāua ‵ki e aunoa mo se ‵togi.


12 It is particularly vital to “flee from fornication” during courtship. 	 12 Se mea tāua ‵ki ke ‘faka‵mao keatea mai amioga fina lalolagi’ i te taimi ko fia‵fai ei se tokolua.


In the study articles appearing in this issue, we will discuss some of the effective methods he used and how we can imitate them. 	 I mataupu mō sukesukega i te lomiga tenei, ka suke‵suke tatou ki nisi auala ma‵goi kolā ne fakaaogā ne ia mo te auala e mafai ei o fakaakoako atu tatou ki ei.


(Acts 10:25-28) Still, they obeyed Jesus. 	 (Galuega 10:25-28) Kae ne faka‵logo eiloa latou ki a Iesu.


18. What example was set by Hannah? 18 Hannah set a fine example for Jehovah’s people today, especially for those who may have been hurt by the unkind remarks of others. 	 18 E tuku mai ne Hana se fakaakoakoga ‵lei mō tino o Ieova i aso nei, kae maise ko latou kolā e logo‵mae sāle i pati sē a‵lofa a tino ki a latou.


2 Those events of the years 539-537 B.C.E. are now well attested to by historians. What is remarkable is that the events were known some 200 years ahead of time. 	 2 Ko oti ne fakamaoni faka‵lei aka ne tino tusi tala fakasolopito a te ‵tonu o mea kolā ne ‵tupu i tausaga ko te 539-537 T.L.M. A te mea fakaofoofogia i ei me ko leva ne ‵valo mai a mea konā ne ‵tupu i se 200 tausaga mai mua atu i ei.


“For this purpose the Son of God was made manifest, namely, to break up the works of the Devil.” (1 John 3:8) This will occur under the reign of God’s Kingdom, in the wise and capable hands of Jesus Christ, the one who taught and lived by the Golden Rule.—Psalm 37:9-11; Daniel 2:44. 	 E pefea la? “Ne vau te Tama a te Atua mō te pogai eiloa tenei, o fakamalepe a te galuega a te Tiapolo.” (1 Ioane 3:8) Ka ‵tupu katoa a mea konei mai lalo i te pulega a te Malo o te Atua, i lima atamai o Iesu Keliso telā ne akoako kae ne ola e ‵tusa mo te akoakoga e uiga ki te atafai ki nisi tino.—Salamo 37:9-11; Tanielu 2:44.


To many, the message that we preach is foolishness. 	 E mafau‵fau a tino e tokouke me i te fekau telā e talai atu ne tatou se mea valea fua.


Today, we have far more knowledge about Jehovah available to us. 	 I aso nei, e maua ne tatou a te malamalama telā e sili atu e uiga ki te toka o Ieova o fesoasoani mai ki a tatou.


BY WAY OF REVIEW 	 E AUALA I TE ‵TOE ONOONO KI EI


This presence of people from other lands in many congregation territories opens “a large door” leading to new opportunities to share the good news with people of all nations.—1 Corinthians 16:9. 	 Ona ko te tokouke o tino mai nisi fenua e ‵nofo i loto i koga talai o fakapotopotoga e uke, ‘ko maua ei a avanoaga e uke’ ke talai atu te tala ‵lei ki tino mai atufenua katoa.—1 Kolinito 16:9.


14 First, Jesus cleansed the heavens of all vestiges of opposition to godly rule. 	 14 Muamua la, ne ‵fulu faka‵ma ne Iesu a te lagi mai vaegā ‵tekeatuga katoa ki te pulega a te Atua.


Kindness and goodness promote family happiness. 	 A te mataalofa mo te ‵lei e ati aka ei te fiafia i te kāiga.


(Ephesians 4:19) Pornography, premarital sex, sexual abuse of children, and homosexuality are commonplace. 	 (Efeso 4:19) Ko lauiloa valevale a ata ma‵sei, faifaiga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau, te maneaneaga o tama‵liki, mo amioga fakasotoma.


What if they are rude at times or ignore you altogether? 	 E a māfai e se āva latou i nisi taimi io me e se fia ‵saga atu eiloa ki a koe?


On a zone visit with Daniel and Marina Sydlik in 1977 Brother Knorr died in 1977, but those who knew and loved him were comforted because he had finished his earthly course faithfully. 	 Ne mate atu te Taina ko Knorr i te 1977, kae ko latou kolā ne iloa kae a‵lofa ki a ia ne fakamafanafanagina eiloa ona ko te mea ne oti atu tena olaga i te lalolagi nei mo te fakamaoni.


(Luke 10:17, 20) The prophet Jeremiah preached for years in unproductive territory. 	 (Luka 10:17, 20) Ne talai atu te pelofeta ko Ielemia ki se fenua telā ne seki talia i ei ne tino tena talaiga.


19 True, the unrighteous desires of the flesh can be strong. 	 19 E tonu, e mafai o ma‵losi ‵ki a manakoga se amio‵tonu o te foitino.


For example, in October 2003, the 60-year-old headmaster of a school in the Czech Republic came across the Bible study aid Knowledge That Leads to Everlasting Life. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne maua ne te pule o te akoga e tasi i te Czech Republic telā ko 60 ana tausaga, a te tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu ko Te Iloaga Telā e Takitaki Atu ei ki te Ola Se-Gata-Mai i a Oketopa 2003.


(Ps. 31:5) Therefore, he requires that “each one” of his worshippers “speak truth with his neighbor” and “not lie.” 	 (Sala. 31:5) Tela la, e manako a ia ko “koutou taki tokotasi” o ana tino tapuaki “ke fai‵pati . . . ki otou tuakoi ki te mea tonu” kae e se ko te “mea sē tonu.”


17 Consider another example. 	 17 Ke mafaufau ki te suā fakaakoakoga.


The rights of non-Israelites were somewhat limited, yet the Israelites were required to treat them respectfully and fairly. 	 E isi se tapula ki te saolotoga o tino kolā e se ne tino Isalaelu, e ui ei, e ‵tau mo te kau Isalaelu o fai faka‵lei atu mo te āva ki a latou.


3 As Creator and Sovereign Ruler of the universe, Jehovah deserves to be feared. 	 3 Ona ko ia te Māfuaga mo te Pule o te lagi mo te lalolagi kātoa, e ‵tau eiloa o ma‵taku a tino ki a Ieova.


Our decisions will honor God only if we invite him to help us in making them. 	 Ka faka‵malu atu a ‵tou filifiliga ki te Atua māfai fua e ‵kami ne tatou a ia ke fesoasoani mai i te faiga o filifiliga konā.


23 Will You Apply Your Heart to the Things Written? 	 23 E Mata, ka Fakagalue i Tou Loto a Mea ne Tusi Ki Lalo?


Even when said sincerely, those words tell many bereaved parents that you are too busy to help them. 	 Kafai foki loa e fai atu koe mo te loto fakamaoni, e fakaasi atu ne vaegā pati penā ki mātua fanoa‵noa me ko tō fakalavelave koe ke fesoasoani atu ki a latou.


Jesus was the first one to ascend to heaven. 	 A Iesu ko te tino muamua ke fanaka ki te lagi.


They did so in 16 days. 	 Ne fai ne latou a te mea tenā i aso e 16.


(Revelation 5:9, 10; 20:6) Concerning them, the apostle John wrote: “I saw, and, look! the Lamb standing upon the Mount Zion, and with him a hundred and forty-four thousand . . . who have been bought from the earth.”—Revelation 14:1-3. 	 (Fakaasiga 5:9, 10; 20:6) Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Ioane e uiga ki a latou: “Ne kilo atu au, matea ei ne au a te Tamā Mamoe ko Iesu e tu mai i te Mauga o Siona; kae ‵tusa mo te toko selau fasefulu fa afe tino e ‵tu mai mo ia, . . . kolā ko oti ne fakaolagina mai te lalolagi.”—Fakaasiga 14:1-3.


The palm tree is noted for its productivity. 	 E lauiloa eiloa te pama ona ko te fua malosi mai.


By delivering his people from Babylon the Great, Jehovah opened the way for the thrilling increase that we now see on a global scale. 	 Mai te faka‵saoga o ana tino mai Papelonia te Sili, ne ‵tala mai ei ne Ieova se avanoaga mō te gasoloakaga o se aofaki fakaofoofogia telā e lavea nei ne tatou i te lalolagi kātoa.


However, I say to you: Continue to love your enemies and to pray for those persecuting you; that you may prove yourselves sons of your Father who is in the heavens.” 	 Kae fai atu au ki a koutou: ke a‵lofa atu koutou ki otou fili, ‵talo mō latou kolā e fakasaua ki a koutou, ko te mea ke fai koutou mo tama a te otou Tamana tela i te lagi.”


All the while, deep in Josué’s heart burns a longing to return to his family and friends in that humble village he left behind. 	 I te taimi eiloa tenā, ne solopū faeloa a Iosua ki tena kāiga mo ana taugasoa i te tamā fa‵kai telā ne tiakina ne ia.


Because he nurtured feelings of self-importance to the point that he coveted worship that belongs only to God.*—Matthew 4:8, 9. 	 Ona ko te mea ne ati aka ne ia a lagonaga fia maluga ke oko eiloa ki te tulaga telā ne fiafai ei tou tagata ki te tapuakiga telā ne ‵tau fua o tuku atu ki te Atua.*—Mataio 4:8, 9.


23. Though wrongdoers will not escape “in the day of Jehovah’s fury,” what hope does Zephaniah’s prophecy hold out? 	 23 E seai se tino e mafai ne ia o faka‵sao a tino kolā e ‵teke atu ki te Atua mo ana tino.


(Matthew 9:37, 38) Jesus’ assessment of the need for harvest workers was the same in Judea when only six months of his earthly ministry remained. 	 (Mataio 9:37, 38) Ne fuafua aka a Iesu me e ‵pau te manakogina o tino talai mo te manakoga i Iutaia i te taimi ne toe ono fua a masina ke fai ei tena galuega i te lalolagi.


2, 3. (a) What indicates that we are living in the harvesttime? (b) What will this article consider? 	 2, 3. (a) Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i ei me ko ‵nofo nei tatou i te taimi o te ‵katigā saito? (e) Se a te mea ka fakamatala mai i te mataupu tenei?


Drinking too much alcohol can also result in lowered inhibitions. 	 A te inu malosi ki te kava e mafai foki o iku atu ki te fakavāivāi o te loto malosi.


(Heb. 5:12-14) Regarding the value of God’s Word, the psalmist sang: “The law of your mouth is good for me, more so than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. 	 (Epelu 5:12-14) E uiga ki te tāua o te Muna a te Atua, ne usu mai te faisalamo, penei: “A tau tulafono telā ne tuku mai ne koe, e silia atu tena aogā ki a au i lō tupe katoa i te lalolagi.


(Genesis 3:1) Consider, too, what he accomplished by making the serpent appear to speak. 	 (Kenese 3:1) Mafaufau foki ki te mea ne fakataunu ne ia e auala i te fakafoliga atu o se gata e faipati, e pelā mo te fakafoliga atu o se pepe faite e faipati.


18. How can parents make time for a regular family Bible study? 	 18 E aofia i toe auala ‵lei ke akoako au tama‵liki ko te faiga o se akoga tumau ki te Tusi Tapu mo te sau‵talaga ki te Tusi Tapu i aso katoa.


(Colossians 4:6) Such mutual support is strengthened by regular expressions of affection. 	 (Kolose 4:6) A te fakatau fesoasoani tenā e fakamalosi aka eiloa ne te fakaasiatuga faeloa o te alofa.


THE orchid is a very attractive flower, but it is difficult to raise. 	 A TE orchid se pulalakau gali kae faigata ke fakaola.


The housetop was an ideal place for people to linger in the warmth of the sun, enjoy the air, or do domestic chores. 	 A te tuafale se koga gali ke takatu‵tu i ei a tino i te velavela o te la, fakasagi‵sagi, io me fai a galuega masani.


HAVE GOD’S VIEW IN MIND AT ALL TIMES 	 KE MASAUA FAELOA TE KILOKILOGA A TE ATUA I TAIMI KATOA


I will speak in the bitterness of my soul!” 	 Fakalogo mai ki toku sē malie.”


Death does not need to be an enigma. 	 A te mate e se se mea faigata ke malamalama i ei.


For with evil things God cannot be tried nor does he himself try anyone.” 	 I te Atua e se mafai o fakaosoosogina ne te masei, kae fakaosooso foki ne ia tino ki te masei.”


In contrast, Jehovah’s people are very concerned about their obedience and loyalty to their God. 	 E ‵kese mai i ei, e ‵saga atu eiloa a tino o Ieova ki te lotou faka‵logo mo te fakamaoni ki te lotou Atua.


PAUL—A MAN OF HIS WORD 	 PAULO—SE TAGATA E TAUSI KI ANA PATI


2 Does holy spirit operate only on special occasions or under extraordinary circumstances? 	 2 E mata, e galue fua te agaga tapu i taimi fakapito io me mai lalo i tulaga fakaofoofogia?


Regarding Edom, Obadiah says: “Because of the violence to your brother Jacob, shame will cover you, and you will have to be cut off to time indefinite.” 	 E fai mai a Opetaia e uiga ki a Etoma: “A koutou ka ‵ta fakamasei kae fakamasiasi ki te se gata mai, me ne tamate ne koutou otou taina kolā ko te gafa o Iakopo.”


WEEK OF FEBRUARY 5-11, 2018 	 TE VAIASO I A FEPUALI 5-11, 2018


What a contrast there was between these two! 	 Ne ‵kese ‵ki eiloa a uiga o laua konei!


12 Although Abraham had previously proved himself to be one who feared Jehovah, on that occasion he manifested his godly fear in an outstanding way. 	 12 E ui eiloa me ko oti ne fakaasi atu ne Apelaamo me i a ia se tino telā e mataku ki a Ieova, ne fakaasi atu ne ia i te taimi tenā a tena mataku ki te Atua i se auala tu ‵kese.


What is Jehovah’s will regarding the damage done by Adam’s sin? 	 Se a te loto o Ieova e uiga ki fakama‵seiga kolā ne oko mai ona ko te agasala a Atamu?


5 We can be spiritually clean if we keep on guard according to God’s word. 	 5 E mafai o tumau tatou i te ‵ma i te feitu faka-te-agaga māfai e matapula‵pula tatou e ‵tusa mo te Muna a te Atua.


They will soon destroy the nations and all wickedness.—Ezek. 9:2, 6, 7; Rev. 19:11-21. 	 Ko pili o fakamasei ne latou a atufenua mo mea ma‵sei katoa.—Eseki. 9:2, 6, 7; Fa. 19:11-21.


Still, those in the congregation had reason to be grateful for their older men, who were “working hard” and “presiding over” the congregation and “admonishing” the brothers. 	 Kae ne isi eiloa se pogai ne ‵tau ei mo tino i te fakapotopotoga o loto fakafetai ki toeaina, kolā e fai e pelā me ne “kau faigaluega,” ne “takitaki,” kae “fakatonu” ne latou a taina i te fakapotopotoga.


(Eccl. 11:9) Yes, Jehovah wants you as a young person to have a joyful heart. 	 (Fai. 11:9) E tonu, e manako a Ieova ke maua ne koe a te loto fiafia e pelā me se talavou.


Such giving will not only make us happy but also endear us to God, for he “loves a cheerful giver.” 	 A te tukuatuga o mea penā e se fakafiafia fua i ei tatou kae e fai foki ke fiafia mai te Atua ki a tatou, i a ia e “alofa ki te tino telā e tuku atu ana mea mo te loto fiafia.”


What lessons can young and old draw from being “wonderfully made”? 	 Ne a akoakoga e mafai o maua ne talavou mo tino ma‵tua mai te auala “fakaofoofogina” ne faite ei tatou?


• Why does Jehovah hold the nations in derision? 	 • Kaia e fakatauemu atu ei a Ieova ki malo?


Jehovah God promises to bring about world peace, not by patching up this system of things, but by bringing about “a new earth” in which “righteousness is to dwell.” (2 Peter 3:13) Yes, by means of God’s Kingdom, our globe will be transformed into a peaceful, happy home, where life and work will be a constant joy for all obedient mankind. 	 Ka se faka‵lei fakaloiloi fua ne ia te lalolagi nei. Kae ka aumai ne ia ‘te lalolagi fou, telā e nofo i ei te amiotonu.’ (2 Petelu 3:13) E tonu, e alatu i te Malo o te Atua, ka ‵fuli ei te ‵tou lalolagi nei ke fai mo fai se koga fiafia kae filemu. Se koga telā ka fia‵fia faeloa i ei a tino faka‵logo katoa ki olotou olaga mo olotou galuega.


(Matt. 24:45-47; Eph. 5:23) Like the first-century governing body, this slave accepts God’s inspired word, or message, and highly esteems it. 	 (Mata. 24:45-47; Efe. 5:23) E pelā mo te potukau pule i te senitenali muamua, e talia kae fakatāua malosi ne tavini konei a pati fakaosofia a te Atua mo tena fekau.


Humans often forget what they promise; not so Jehovah. 	 E puli sāle i tino a mea e tauto latou ki ei; kae e se penā a Ieova.


Becoming an Intimate Companion of God 	 Te Faiga e Pelā me se Taugasoa Pili o te Atua


Oneness in Faith and Knowledge 5. 	 Te Tasi i te Fakatuanaki mo te Iloaga


God made that heartfelt appeal to the Israelites because they were being misled by religious lies. 	 Ne fai atu ne te Atua te fakaasiga alofa tenā ki te kau Isalaelu ona ko te mea ko oti ne takitaki‵segina latou e auala i ‵loi fakalotu e uke.


16 Thus, to become workers in God’s harvest, we first eliminate all morally and spiritually defiling practices from our life. 	 16 Tela la, ke fai tatou e pelā me ne tino ‵kati saito, e ‵tau o tiakina muamua ne tatou a faifaiga lai‵lai katoa i ‵tou olaga i mea tau amioga mo te feitu faka-te-agaga.


A MAN named Lazarus and his sisters, Martha and Mary, live in Bethany, a town located some two miles [3 km] outside Jerusalem. 	 E ISI se tagata e igoa ki a Lasalo mo ana tuagane ko Maleta mo Malia, ne ‵nofo i se fa‵kai telā e tu i se lua maila te ‵mao mai Ielusalema.


JESUS CHRIST used many illustrations, or parables, to explain different aspects of the Kingdom. 	 NE FAKAAOGA ne Iesu Keliso a tala fakatusa e uke, io me ne tala fakauiga, ke fakamatala mai i ei a vaega kese‵kese o te Malo.


Only God can make it grow. 	 Kae ko te Atua fua e mafai ne ia o fakaola.


In what two ways did Moses behold some of God’s glory? 	 Ne a auala e lua ne lavea ei ne Mose a nisi vaega o te ‵malu o te Atua?


Are we determined to obey Jehovah even when we are faced with distressful problems? 	 E mata, ne fakaiku aka ne tatou ke faka‵logo ki a Ieova faitalia a fakalavelave faiga‵ta?


So for the next few studies, we discussed scriptures on pride and its effects. 	 Tela la, mō nisi mataupu mai mua nei, ka sau‵tala tatou ki te fakamatamata mo mea e mafai o iku mai i ei.


Each time we in one way or another proclaim the Kingdom message, we duplicate and scatter, so to speak, the seed that was planted in our heart. 	 I taimi kolā e folafola atu i ei ne tatou a te fekau o te Malo, e fai eiloa pelā me laku atu ne tatou a fuaga i se auala fakatusa, ko te fuaga telā ne ‵toki i ‵tou loto.


“I feel liberated from the anger that poisoned my life,” she wrote. 	 “Ne maua eiloa ne au se lagonaga saoloto mai i te uiga kaitaua telā ne fakapoisini ne ia toku olaga,” ko ana pati.


She respectfully appealed to David on the basis of his relationship with Jehovah. 	 Ne faipati atu eiloa a ia mo te āva ki a Tavita ona ko tena fesokotakiga mo Ieova.


“Quit being fashioned after this system of things, but be transformed by making your mind over, that you may prove to yourselves the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” 	 “Ke se amio fakatasi koutou mo te lalolagi nei, ka ke ‵fuli koutou i te fakafouga otou mafaufau, ko te mea ke fakatalitonu ne koutou me se a te loto o te Atua; te mea ‵lei, te mea e logomalie mo te gali.”


“Men, keep on the watch and praying, in order that you do not come into temptation. 	 “Ke matapula‵pula koutou kae ‵talo, ke mo a e pa‵ku atu koutou ki te fakaosoosoga.


By eliminating the real cause of death: sin inherited from Adam. 	 Mai i te fakaseaiatuga o te pogai tonu o te mate; ko te agasala telā ne togi mai ne Atamu.


BECAUSE of the shockingly unhygienic conditions in Europe and the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries, missionaries of that period preached what might be termed “a doctrine of cleanliness.” 	 NE TALAI atu ne misionale “se akoakoga e uiga ki te tu ‵mā” me ne tu poloki eiloa te lai‵lai o fenua i Eulopa mo te Iunaite Sitete i te 18 mo te 19 senitenali.


Sometimes blood was taken in for medical reasons. 	 I nisi taimi ne fakaaogā a toto mo fai a vailakau faka‵lei masaki.


Jehovah has promised to help those serving him to regain power, and his promise is sure. 	 Ne tauto mai a Ieova ke fesoasoani atu ki tino kolā e tavini atu ki a ia ke toe fakafou te lotou malosi, kae e mafai o tali‵tonu tatou ki tena tautoga.


Few things that you do in life will bring you greater peace of mind. 	 Ka sili atu eiloa te filemu o te mafaufau e maua ne koe mai te faiga fua o nāi mea i te olaga.


In any case, the 91st Psalm promises spiritual security to anointed Christians as a class and provides similar assurance for their dedicated companions as a group.* Let us consider this psalm from the standpoint of all such servants of Jehovah. 	 Kae faitalia me ne usu atu penā me ikai a te Salamo e 91, e tuku mai i ei a folafolaga faka-te-agaga kolā ka mafai o puipui i ei a te toega o Kelisiano fakaekegina kae tuku mai foki i ei a fakatakitakiga e tai ‵pau mō olotou taugasoa tukugina atu.* Ke mafau‵fau tatou ki te Salamo tenei mai te kilokiloga a tavini katoa a Ieova.


What about the claim that Armageddon will be a holocaust involving weapons of mass destruction or a collision with a celestial body? 	 Kae e a te fakamatalaga me i Amaketo e aofia i ei a te fakaaogāga o meatau ma‵losi io me ko te fe‵pakiga o mea i te lagi mo te lalolagi?


Knowing the answer to that question is a key to understanding accurately what it means to be born again. 	 A te iloa ne tatou a te tali ki te fesili tenā ko te kī ki te malamalama tonu i te uiga o te ‵toe fanau mai.


What cautions must we consider? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau ke fakaeteete tatou i ei?


He exhorts Christians: “Do not let yourself be conquered by the evil, but keep conquering the evil with the good.” 	 E fakamalosi mai a ia ki Kelisiano: “Ke se fakatakavale koe ne te masei; ka ke fakatakavale ne koe te masei ki te ‵lei.”


Hence, the Bible counsels us: “Just as Jehovah freely forgave you, you must also do the same.”—Col. 3:13. 	 Tela la, e fakatonutonu mai te Tusi Tapu ki a tatou: “E pelā eiloa mo te fakamagaloga o koutou ne Ieova, e ‵tau foki mo koutou o fai penā.”—Ko. 3:13.


(Luke 1:32, 33) The identity of the promised Seed thus became clear.—Galatians 3:16; 4:4. 	 (Luka 1: 32, 33) Ne taku manino mai i ei me ko oi te Fanau telā ne folafola mai.—Kalatia 3: 16; 4: 4.


3 Conflict between God’s now ruling King and Satan’s wicked system has been ongoing ever since God’s Kingdom was established in the heavens in 1914. 	 3 Talu mai te taimi ne fakatu aka ei te Malo o te Atua i te 1914, koi tumau eiloa te kinauga i te va o te tupu a te Atua telā ko pule mai nei mo te fakanofonofoga matagā a Satani.


But their love is still more expansive, for it reaches out even to their enemies.—Matthew 5:44-48; John 13:35. 	 Kae e lauefa atu te lotou a‵lofa, me e aofia foki i ei olotou fili. —Mataio 5:44-48; Ioane 13:35.


Fulfilling their God-given roles brings happiness to both men and women. 	 A te fakataunuga o olotou galuega mai te Atua e aumai i ei te fiafia ki tāgata fakatasi mo fāfine.


One dealt with the preaching work. 	 Te mea muamua e fakasino tonu atu loa ki te faiga o te galuega talai.


11 Long-suffering on the part of their members contributes to the peace and happiness of Christian communities, whether congregations, Bethel homes, missionary homes, construction teams, or schools. 	 11 A te kufaki o olotou tino e fesoasoani atu ki te filemu mo te fiafia o potukau Kelisiano, faitalia me ko fakapotopotoga, fale Peteli, fale misionale, potukau fakatūtū fale, io me ko akoga.


How did David respond to God’s wonderful works? 	 E fakaasi tonu mai foki i ei ana mea ne fai!


Remember this: You are able either to hurt Jehovah’s feelings or to make his heart rejoice. 	 Ke masaua a te mea tenei: E mafai ne koe o fakalogo‵mae atu ki lagonaga o Ieova io me e fakafiafia ne koe tena loto.


13 When Jehovah bestows blessings on his people, he always gives them the best. 	 13 Kafai ko ‵ligi mai ne Ieova ana fakamanuiaga ki ana tino, e tuku atu eiloa ne ia te mea tafasili i te ‵lei.


Matthew 19:4-6. 	 Mataio 19:4-6.


“As for the one listening to me, he will reside in security and be undisturbed from dread of calamity.”—PROVERBS 1:33. 1, 2. Why is obedience to God important? Illustrate. 	 “Kae so se tino e saga tonu mai ki a au ka maua ne ia te saogalemu. Ka tokagamalie tena olaga, kae seai se mea e mataku ki ei.”—FAATAOTO 1:33.


How can we provide hospitality to visiting representatives of Jehovah’s organization? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tatou te uiga talimalo ki sui o te fakapotopotoga a Ieova?


9 Jehovah’s sovereignty does not depend on our integrity. 	 9 E se faka‵na eiloa te pulega sili a Ieova ki te ‵tou fakamaoni.


Love for God will surely move us to be loyal to our mate.—Read Malachi 2:13-16. 	 Faitau te Malaki 2:13-16.


Noah was a preacher of righteousness, but most people ignored him. 	 A Noa se tino talai o te amiotonu, kae ne ‵teke atu a tino e tokouke ki tou tagata.


As is clearly stated in those Terms, no one is permitted to “post artwork, electronic publications, trademarks, music, photos, videos, or articles from this website on the Internet (any website, file-sharing site, video-sharing site, or social network).” 	 E pelā mo te mea ne fakaasi mai i Fakanofoga konā, e seai se tino e talia ke “faka‵pa a ata, tusi, fakamailoga, pese fakatagi‵tagi, ata, vitio mo mataupu mai te fakatuatusi tenei i te itaneti (so se fakatuatusi i te itaneti, mo nisi vaegā fesokotakiga i te itaneti).”


United in the Peace of the Christ 	 Ke Kaufakatasi i te Filemu o Keliso


How did they handle them? 	 Kae ne fakafesagai atu pefea latou ki fakalavelave konā?


(Isaiah 5:20) Has “the birdcatcher” insidiously affected your thinking with such unwholesome entertainment? 	 (Isaia 5:20) E mata, ko oti ne fakamasei lēmū ne “te tino fai manu” a ou mafaufauga ki vaegā fakafiafiaga sē aogā penā?


(Ecclesiastes 4:1) Without doubt, many of the oppressed whom he had in mind were poor as well. 	 (Failauga 4:1) E seai se fakalotolotolua me ne ma‵tiva foki a tino puapuagā kolā ne faipati a Solomona ki ei.


To this end, King Vakhtang VI built a printery in the capital city, Tbilisi. 	 Ke fakataunu a te mea tenei, ne fakatu ne te tupu ko Vakhtang VI se fale ‵lomi tusi i te laumua ko Tbilisi.


We used to wrangle often, but one day we had a serious scuffle. 	 E masani sāle o fakatau kinau a maua kae i te aso e tasi ne fusu i ei maua.


3 To fulfill his assigned role on the earth, Jesus “emptied himself and took a slave’s form,” leaving behind his heavenly life and glory. 	 3 Ke fakataunu tena galuega i te lalolagi, “ne tiakina katoatoa ne [Iesu] tona ‵malu faka-Atua, kae fai mo tavini.”


If you are willing to listen compassionately to your children on every sort of topic, you will likely find that they will open up to you and welcome your guidance. 	 Kafai e fiafia koe o fakalogologo mo te alofa ki au tamaliki i so se mea, ka iloa aka ne koe me e loto fia‵fia eiloa latou o faka‵logo kae talia tau takitakiga.


The world lies in spiritual darkness, but Christians must “[shine] as illuminators.” 	 Ko nofo atu te lalolagi tenei i te pouliga faka-te-agaga, kae e ‵tau mo Kelisiano o “maina atu . . . e pelā mo ne fetu.”


What was the reaction? 	 Ne a mea ne iku mai i ei?


9 As stars go, the sun is only medium sized. 	 9 Kafai e faka‵tusa ki nisi fetu, a te la e se tō i toe fetu ‵lasi eiloa.


(Ps. 145:16) In short, it would have been a perfect rulership. 	 (Salamo 145:16) A te ‵tonuga loa, a te mea tenei se pulega ‵lei katoatoa eiloa.


16 To “keep awake” spiritually means more than just having good intentions. 	 16 E uke atu a mea e ‵tau o fai ke “tumau i te matapula‵pula” i te feitu faka-te-agaga i lō te fai fua o te mea tonu.


Paul further urged: “As God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, clothe yourselves with the tender affections of compassion, kindness, lowliness of mind, mildness, and long-suffering. 	 Ne toe fai mai a Paulo: “A koutou ne kelisiano kolā ne alofagina kae filifilia ne te Atua mō ia, tela la e ‵tau mo koutou o taofi ‵mau ki te alofa, te kaimalie, te loto malalo, te agamalū, mo te loto kufaki.


The Israelites’ example provides what lesson for us? 	 Se te akoakoga e maua ne tatou mai te fakaakoakoga a te kau Isalaelu?


(See paragraphs 9-11) 	 (Ke onoono ki te palakalafa e 9-11)


“Go, . . . and Make Disciples of People of All the Nations,” May 	 “Olo Atu Koutou ki Fenua Katoa o Fai a Tino i ei mo Fai a Soko,” Me


Let them know that you are proud of them when they decide to put Jehovah first instead of seeking prestige or riches—for themselves or for you. Avoid the unchristian view that children should provide their parents with a life of ease. 	 Fakailoa atu me e fakamatamata koe i a latou māfai e fakaiku aka ke fakamuamua ne latou a Ieova i lō te kausaki atu ke maua se ata ‵lei io me ko koloa—mō latou io me mō koe. ‵Kalo keatea mai te kilokiloga sē Kelisiano me e ‵tau mo tama‵liki o fakaputu aka a mea mō mātua.


Of what sins did David not want to be found guilty? 	 Ne a agasala ne seki manako a Tavita ke aofia a ia i ei?


It would have been very difficult for zealous Christian evangelizers to observe those restrictions and still carry out the commission to teach the Gentiles all the things that Jesus had taught. 	 Se mea faigata ‵ki eiloa ki Kelisiano fakamaoni ke tau‵tali ki fakatonuga konā kae ke akoako atu foki a tino mai Fenua Fakaatea ki mea katoa kolā ne akoako mai ne Iesu.


Jehovah’s laws are for our own protection. 	 A tulafono a Ieova e fai pelā me se puipuiga mō tatou eiloa.


I felt that I was not alone.” 	 Ne iloa ne au me sē ko au fua tokotasi.”


• How can we show sincere interest in others? 	 • E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tatou te fiafia tonu ki nisi tino?


What was his reaction? 	 Ne a ana mea ne fai?


But if stepping-stones were placed at regular intervals across it, you would likely be more inclined to attempt the crossing. 	 Kae kafai e isi ne fatu ko oti ne fakatoka faka‵lei ke olo atu ei ki te suā feitu, kāti ka sili atu tou fia taumafai o fanatu ki te suā feitu.


Yet, he said that he had “learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”—Italics ours; Philippians 4:11, 12, New International Version. 	 Kae ne fai mai a ia me ko oti a ia “ne akoako . . . ke toka au mo se mea o mea konei i so se koga.”—Filipi 4:11, 12.


10 Clearly, we have sound reasons to believe that Jehovah always does what is right. 	 10 E maina ‵lei me ko maua nei ne tatou a pogai e uke ke tali‵tonu ei me e fai faeloa ne Ieova te mea tonu.


I still have all my notes. 	 Koi tausi eiloa ne au aku fakamatalaga konā.


A Jewish day begins at sundown. 	 A te aso o te kau Iutaia e kamata i te ‵tōga o te la.


(Matt. 26:39) Yes, Jesus’ faithfulness right up until his death proved beyond a doubt who was the most important Person in his life! 	 (Mataio 26:39) Ao, a te fakamaoni o Iesu ke oko eiloa ki tena mate e fakaasi atu ei mo te mautinoa a te ‵toe Tino telā e fakatāua ne ia i tena olaga!


Then Mal 2 verse 11 adds that Israel’s treacherous course amounts to profaning “the holiness of Jehovah.” 	 Kae e fakaopoopo mai i te fuaiupu e 11 me i te ofaga ne tino Isalaelu a feagaiga ne ‘solisoli i ei ne latou te Faletapu.’


He was allowed to see what no human had ever seen—the glory of Jehovah. 	 Ne talia ke matea ne ia se mea telā e seai eiloa se tino kai lavea ne ia—ko te ‵malu o Ieova.


Instead, they plotted to kill not only Jesus but also Lazarus! 	 I lō te fai penā, ne taumafai ei latou o tamate a Iesu, penā foki loa mo Lasalo!


Through Isaiah, what did Jehovah promise about the future of “all the earth”? 	 E auala i a Isaia, se a te tautoga a Ieova ko oti ne fai mai e uiga ki te mea ka tupu i aso mai mua “i te lalolagi kātoa”?


15 The fundamental spiritual food given in the first century proceeded directly from the pens of the apostles and other disciples who were taking the lead. 	 15 Ne tuku tonu atu eiloa ne te kau apositolo mo nisi soko kolā ne fai ne latou te takitakiga, a meakai faka-te-agaga aogā i te senitenali muamua e auala i olotou tusi.


“You, whose name is Jehovah, you alone are the Most High over all the earth.”—Psalm 83:18. 	 “Fai ki tino Isalaelu i a au, te Aliki, te Atua o olotou tupuga, te Atua o Apelaamo, Isaako mo lakopo ne uga mai ne ia a koe ki a latou.


(Amos 1:11, 13) Although Amos does not directly mention Moab’s mistreatment of God’s people, the Moabites had a long record of opposing Israel. 	 (Amosa 1:11, 13) E ui eiloa e seki fai ‵tonu mai ne Amosa a faifaiga sē ‵lei a Moapi ki tino o te Atua, e uke ‵ki a mea a tino Moapi ne fai ke ‵teke atu ei ki Isalaelu.


We begin by examining three features that Jesus said would mark the last days. 	 Ke na kamata tatou mai te iloiloga o mea e tolu kolā ne fai mai a Iesu me ka fakamailoga ki ei a aso fakaoti.


How would it affect my brothers and sisters in the congregation? 	 Ka pokotia pefea a oku taina mo tuagane i te fakapotopotoga i ei?


Baruch was the secretary to the prophet Jeremiah. 	 Ne fai a Paluka mo fai se failautusi ki te pelofeta ko Ielemia.


Exerting ourselves includes protecting our heart from being overtaken by wrong desires. 	 A te ga‵lue malosi o tatou e aofia i ei te puipuiga o ‵tou loto mai manakoga ma‵sei.


(1 Corinthians 11:1) We can show our gratitude for the elder arrangement by being obedient and submissive to these “gifts in men.”—Hebrews 13:17. 	 (1 Kolinito 11:1) E mafai o fakaasi atu ne tatou a ‵tou loto fakafetai ki te fakatokaga tenei e uiga ki toeaina mai te faka‵logo ki ‘meaalofa tino’ konei.—Epelu 13:17.


If we have accepted an invitation, we should try to be true to our word. 	 Kafai ne talia ne tatou se ‵kamiga, e ‵tau o taumafai tatou o fakataunu ‵tou pati.


Our Message of Hope 	 Te ‵Tou Fekau o te Fakamoemoega


Jesus Christ taught his disciples in the Sermon on the Mount: “Just let your word Yes mean Yes, your No, No; for what is in excess of these is from the wicked one.” 	 Ne akoako atu ne Iesu Keliso ana soko i tena Lauga i luga i te Mauga, penei: “Kae ke fai atu koutou penei, ‘Ao’ me ‘Ikai’, me ko so se muna ake e fai ne koutou, e māfua mai eiloa i te Tino Masei.”


Isaiah prophesied about Jesus: “There will be enjoyment by him in the fear of Jehovah.” 	 Ne ‵valo mai a Isaia penei e uiga ki a Iesu: “Kae fiafia o fakalogo [“mataku,” NW] ki a ia [Ieova].”


While a flash flood would swell water levels in such a valley, these waters quickly run off and disappear. 	 E tiga eiloa e mafai o fanaka fakavave a te maluga o te vai i se vanu penā ona ko lofiaga, e ‵tafe fakavave atu keatea a vai konei kae ‵galo atu i ei.


Doing what regularly can help us to “rejoice in the hope”? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o fai faeloa ne tatou ke fesoasoani mai ‘ke fia‵fia tatou ki te fakamoemoega’?


“Keep seeking [God’s] Kingdom, and these things will be added to you.”—LUKE 12:31. 	 “Ke ‵sala atu faeloa ki te Malo [o te Atua], kae ka fakaopoopo atu a mea konei ki a koutou.”—LUKA 12:31.


How did the Romans celebrate the rise of the sun in the winter sky? 	 Ne fakamanatu pefea ne tino Loma a te saeakaga o te la i taimi o te ‵tau ‵moko?


Is that not comforting? 	 Ma‵faga o fakamafanafanaga gali.