Glorifying the true God meant so much to the psalmist that he beseeched God: “Please take pleasure in the voluntary offerings of my mouth, O Jehovah.” 	 A te ‵viki atu ki te Atua tonu ne tāua ‵ki eiloa ki te faisalamo, telā ne akai atu ei a ia ki te Atua: “[Ieova], talia mai taku ‵talo fakafetai.”


Prepare Your Heart 	 Fakatoka ‵Tou Loto


Even if only for those two accomplishments, Israel should have treated God’s name as holy.—Read Exodus 20:7; Romans 2:23, 24. 	 E lava kae ‵toe a mea e lua konei ke fai ei ne te kau Isalaelu a te igoa o te Atua e pelā me tapu.—Faitau te Esoto 20:7; Loma 2:23, 24.


Even if we become discouraged because of what others do, let us continue to pray earnestly and manifest complete trust in the only true God. 	 Kafai foki loa e loto vāi‵vai tatou ona ko mea e fai ne nisi tino, ke tumau tatou i te ‵talo atu mo te loto finafinau kae fakaasi atu a te talitonu katoatoa ki te Atua tonu e tokotasi.


13 “Let your kingdom come. 	 13 “Ke oko mai tou Malo.


7 Such accusations and propaganda are often refuted by the fine conduct of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 7 A vaegā ‵losiga penā e se fetaui eiloa mo amioga ‵lei o Molimau a Ieova.


This led him to an amazing discovery concerning God’s purposes. 	 Ne maina ‵lei ei a ia i fuafuaga fakaofoofogia a te Atua.


This required that God’s only-begotten Son ‘empty himself’ of heavenly life and be born as a perfect human. 	 E manakogina i ei ke “tiakina katoatoa” ne te tama fagasele eiloa e tokotasi a te Atua a tena olaga faka-te-lagi kae ke fanau mai e pelā me se tino ‵lei katoatoa.


14 Timothy, a younger man, worked alongside the apostle Paul for many years. 	 14 A Timoteo telā se tamataene, ne ga‵lue fakatasi mo te apositolo ko Paulo i tausaga e uke.


(Matt. 21:1–28:20) 	 (Mataio 21:1–28:20)


(Jeremiah 1:8) How might Jehovah deliver us from persecution today? 	 (Ielemia 1:8) E mafai pefea o faka‵sao tatou ne Ieova mai fakasauāga i aso nei?


4 Myth 1: The Soul Is Immortal 	 4 Se a te Agaga Tapu?


If for some reason beyond our control we are temporarily separated from the Christian congregation, the memory of the joys of such association in the past can sustain us. 	 Kafai ko se mafai o ‵kau atu tatou ki te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano ona ko nisi pogai kolā ko se mafai ne tatou o pule faka‵lei atu ki ei, a te mafaufau ki te fiafia telā ne maua mai i ‵kau fakatasiga penā i aso ko ‵teka, e mafai o fesoasoani mai ki a tatou.


They were prepared especially with you in mind. 	 Ne fakatoka eiloa te avā mataupu konei mo te mafaufau e uiga ki a koe.


However, questioning the loyalties with which one is raised takes courage and creates challenges. 	 E manakogina a te loto toa māfai ko fakafesiligina a te ‵tonu o te fakamaoni ne masani tatou ki ei, kae mafai foki o ‵sae aka i ei a fakalavelave faiga‵ta.


15 How Jesus must have rejoiced when at his baptism, he heard the words from heaven: “I have approved you”! 	 15 Ko tafaga la te fiafia o Iesu i te lagonaga ne ia o pati konei mai te lagi, i te taimi ne papatiso ei a ia: “Ko oko eiloa i toku fiafia ki a koe”!


7. Why should we trust in Jehovah? 7 “Trust in Jehovah and do good,” the psalmist urges us. 	 7 E fakamalosi mai ki a tatou te faisalamo, penei: “Fakatuanaki ki [a Ieova] kae fai mea ‵lei.”


• Why did Jehovah allow Jerusalem, the capital city of his nation of witnesses, to be destroyed in 607 B.C.E.? in 70 C.E.? 	 • Kaia ne talia ei ne Ieova ke fakamalepe Ielusalema, te laumua o tena fenua o molimau, i te 607 T.L.M.? mo te 70 T.A.?


(1 Chron. 23:1-6; 24:1-3) And when they obeyed Jehovah, the Israelites were blessed with order, peace, and unity.—Deut. 11:26, 27; 28:1-14. 	 (1 Nofo. 23:1-6; 24:1-3) Kae kafai e faka‵logo a tino Isalaelu ki a Ieova, ka fakamanuia eiloa latou mai te fakatoka faka‵lei, te filēmu, mo te ‵kau fakatasi.—Teu. 11:26, 27; 28:1-14.


15 Consider another example of Jehovah’s reasonableness as manifested in the Mosaic Law. 	 15 Mafaufau ki te suā fakaakoakoga o te loto malamalama o Ieova e pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te Tulafono a Mose.


(Romans 13:1, 2) Humans fill “relative” positions of authority (greater or lesser in relation to one another, but always inferior to Jehovah) because the Almighty allows them to. 	 (Loma 13:1, 2) E “‵tu nei”a tino i olotou tulaga pule kese‵kese (faitalia me e ma‵luga io me e ma‵lalo atu ki nisi tino, kae e malalo eiloa i te kilokiloga a Ieova) me ne talia ne te Atua Malosi Katoatoa ke pule mai latou.


10:29—What is “the way of Jehovah”? 	 10:29, NW—Se a te “auala o Ieova”?


Naturally, we want to show such brothers and their wives due respect. 	 E pelā mo te masani, e ma‵nako tatou o fakaasi atu te āva ki taina konei mo olotou avaga.


Is World Unity Possible? 	 E Mata, e Mafai o Maua te Fealofani i te Lalolagi?


Have any of the following affected you? 	 E mata, ko oti ne pokotia koe i se mea e tasi mai i mea konei?


15 Satan cannot force people to act against their own will. 	 15 E se mafai ne Satani o faimālō a tino ke fai so se mea e se ma‵nako latou ki ei.


12. (a) What is Jehovah’s purpose concerning wickedness and injustice? (b) How do you feel about that solution to the problem of injustice? 	 12. (a)Se a te fuafuaga a Ieova ki tino amio ma‵sei mo faifaiga sē ‵tonu? (e) E pefea ou lagonaga e uiga ki te faka‵leiga o te fakalavelave ki faifaiga sē ‵tonu?


Highlights From the Book of First Chronicles 	 Manatu Tāua Mai te Tusi ko Muamua Nofoaiga Tupu


Jesus showed the danger of following man-made traditions when he said to the religious leaders of his day: “You have made the word of God invalid because of your tradition.” 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu a te fakamataku o te tautali i tuu mo aganuu a tagata i ana pati ki takitaki lotu i ona aso: “Tenei te pogai ko fakaseaoga ei ne koutou a te muna a te Atua, ona ko otou akoakoga.”


(Rev. 20:7-10) Thereafter, all rebels—human and spirit—will be eliminated forever. 	 (Fakaasiga 20:7-10) Mai tua ifo i konā, a tino ‵teke katoa—tino mo agelu—ka fakaseai atu ki te se-gata-mai.


(Phil. 1:27, 28) Where, though, will Jehovah’s people find safety in a world that hates them?—John 15:17-19. 	 (Fili. 1:27, 28) Tefea la te koga ka maua ei ne tino o Ieova a te ‵saogalēmū i loto i se lalolagi telā e takalia‵lia ki a latou?—Ioa. 15:17-19.


When ‘Many Rise Up Against Us’ 	 Kafai e ‘Tokouke a Tino e ‵Teke Mai ki a Tatou’


Jehovah’s judgments do not leave the righteous without hope. 	 E se tuku tiaki i fakamasinoga a Ieova a tino amio‵tonu e aunoa mo se fakamoemoega.


Soon after being made king over all Israel, he shifted his capital to Jerusalem. 	 Mai tua faeloa o tena faiga mo fai te tupu o Isalaelu kātoa, ne fakamasiki atu ei tena laumua ki Ielusalema.


IN OUR PERSONAL LIFE 	 I ‵TOU OLAGA TOTINO


(Matt. 6:10) In connection with this request in the model prayer, we should remember that the “kingdom” is the heavenly Messianic government in the hands of Christ and the resurrected “holy ones” associated with him. 	 (Mataio 6:10) E ‵tusa mo te fakamolemole i te ‵talo fakaakoako, e ‵tau o masaua ne tatou me i te “malo” ko te pulega faka-Mesia i te lagi telā e pule ne Keliso mo tino kolā ka maua ne latou “te malosi faka tupu” kae ko oti ne toe faka‵tu aka kae ‵kau fakatasi mo ia.


Yet, as an organization, they have survived such opposition and have prospered. 	 Kae e pelā me se fakapotopotoga, ko oti ne ‵sao atu eiloa latou mai i vaegā ‵tekemaiga penā kae ko oti foki ne ga‵solo atu latou ki mua.


Note how different his approach was when he tried to dissuade a crowd in the city of Lystra from worshipping him and Barnabas as gods. 	 Onoono aka la ki te ‵kese o tena fakamatalaga i te taimi ne taumafai ei a ia o taofi se vaitino i te fa‵kai ko Lusa mai te tapuaki atu ki a laua mo Panapa.


(Job 34:19) All humans are related, and before God all are born equal. 	 (Iopu 34:19) E kāiga a tino katoa, kae e ‵pau a latou katoa i te kilokiloga a te Atua.


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James Frederick Scott As the war dragged on, conscription was extended to include married men. 	 A koi fai te taua, ne fakaopoopo a fakamunaga o te tulafono ke aofia i ei a tāgata a‵vaga.


By means of his sacrifice, Jesus had opened the way for those exercising faith in him to come to know God in a most extraordinary way—they could become sons of God! 	 E auala i tena taulaga, ne ‵tala mai ei ne Iesu a te auala mō latou kolā e fakatuanaki ki a ia ke iloa ne latou te Atua i te toe auala fakaofoofogia—e mafai o fai latou mo tama a te Atua!


HOW CAN WE PROTECT OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JEHOVAH? 	 E MAFAI PEFEA O PUIPUI NE TATOU A ‵TOU FESOKOTAKIGA MO IEOVA?


These include books, magazines, brochures, handbills, tracts, and audio and video recordings. 	 E aofia i ei a tusi, mekesini, polosiua, pepa ‵kami, tamā pepa mo letio mo vitio kaseti.


(Read James 1:5-8.) 	 (Faitau te Iakopo 1:5-8.)


Jesus replied: “Healthy people do not need a physician, but those who are ill do. 	 Ne tali atu a Iesu: “A tino kolā e malosi ‵lei e se ma‵nako ki se tokita, kae na ko tino ma‵saki fua.


21 Whatever the grievance may be, murmuring will not resolve matters. 	 21 Faitalia me se a te fakalavelave, e se mafai o faka‵lei aka te fakalavelave tenā e auala i te muimui.


Therefore, let nothing hinder you from taking hold of the glory that God gives. 	 Tela la, ke seai se mea e fakalavelave atu ki te mauaga ne koe a te ‵malu telā ne tuku mai ne te Atua.


Rather, the phrase is rendered in the form of a statement. 	 I lō te fai penā, e fakauiga loa a te tugapati tenā e pelā me se manatu.


ON April 7, 1630, about four hundred people in four ships set sail from England for the New World. 	 I A APELILA 7, 1630, e nofo pelā ki se toko faselau tino ne faima‵laga atu i vakamutu e fa mai Egelani ki Amelika.


Bolstered by these assurances, cautious Gideon acted in faith and defeated Israel’s foes. 	 Ona ko fakamaoniga konei, ne taua atu a Kitiona mo te fakatuanaki kae ne fakatakavale ne ia a fili o te kau Isalaelu.


It was a warning message against materialism. 	 Se fekau ke polopoloki atu ei e uiga ki te fia maumea.


(1 Corinthians 7:39) To stand firm against the pressures and temptations that they face, single Christians must keep their senses completely. 	 (1 Kolinito 7:39) Ko te mea ke tu ‵mautakitaki latou i te ‵teke atu ki fakamalosiga mo fakaosoosoga kolā e fe‵paki mo latou, e ‵tau o tausi faka‵lei ne Kelisiano ‵taka olotou mafaufau.


In the past, some who are now Witnesses struggled with overeating, heavy drinking, smoking, drug abuse, sexual immorality, and the like. 	 I aso ko ‵teka, ne faigata ki nisi tino kolā ko fai nei mo Molimau ke ‵teke atu ki te gafula, inu malosi ki te kava, ‵pusi, fakaaoga ‵se o vailakau tapu, amioga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau, mo nisi mea penā.


• What can we learn from the way Jesus taught? 	 • E ‵kese pefea a te kau Falesaio mo Iesu?


(Romans 7:21-25) Here Paul referred to how God, through Jesus, would rescue true worshippers from inherited sinful tendencies, one of which is selfishness, the root cause of poverty. 	 (Loma 7:21-25) Ne fakasino atu a Paulo i konei ki te auala e fakaola ei ne te Atua, e auala i a Iesu a tino tapuaki ‵tonu mai manakoga agasala telā ne fa‵nau mai mo tatou, se manakoga kaimanako, telā ko te māfuaga o te tulaga mativa.


They have dedicated their lives to Jehovah and have become baptized disciples of Jesus Christ. 	 E tonu, ne faka‵logo fakavave latou ki te fakailoaga a te Atua e uiga ki lotu ‵se: “O‵mai keatea, oku tino!


And if we die, we cannot serve him at all. 	 Kae kafai tatou e ‵mate, ko sē mafai eiloa ne tatou o tavini atu ki a ia.


• What lessons can we learn from Baruch? 	 • Ne a akoakoga e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai i a Paluka?


Do not the miracles Christ performed show the tremendous power he had at his disposal? 	 E mata, e se fakaasi mai i vavega ne fai ne Keliso a te lasi o tena ‵mana?


Consider some steps that have helped many to break free. 	 E mata, e iloa ne koe se tino telā e taumafai o fakagata a te umiti ki ata ma‵sei?


6 Self-control is mentioned at Galatians 5:22, 23 as part of “the fruitage of the [holy] spirit.” 	 6 E taku mai i te Kalatia 5:22, 23 a te loto pulea e pelā me se vaega o “fua o te agaga [tapu].”


No, but he emptied himself and took a slave’s form and came to be in the likeness of men.”—Phil. 2:6, 7. 	 Ikai, kae ne tiaki ne ia tena tulaga mua kae fai mo fai se pologa i tena faiga e pelā me se tagata.”—Filipi 2:6, 7.


What was their response? 	 Ne ‵saga atu latou pefea ki ei?


MARRIAGE FROM THE TIME OF ADAM TO THE FLOOD 	 AVAGA I TAIMI O ATAMU KE OKO LOA KI TE LOLO


Such wisdom will move us to respond mildly when provoked and will draw us ever closer to the Source of infinite wisdom, Jehovah. 	 E fakaosofia tatou ne te poto tenā ke tali atu i te agamalu māfai ko fakaitaitagina tatou kae fai ei ke na fakapili‵pili malosi atu tatou ki te Mafuaga o te poto telā e seai sena gatamaiga, ko Ieova.


2 Since Jehovah is a God of order, as well as a God of peace, we would expect that any nation he ruled would be well organized. 	 2 Ona ko Ieova, se Atua o te tokagamalie mo te filemu, e fakamoe‵moe foki tatou ke tokagamalie so se atufenua telā ne pule atu a ia ki ei.


Because the two Sabbaths fell together, it was “a great” Sabbath.—Read John 19:31, 42. 	 Ona ko Sapati e lua e pa‵ku tonu ki te aso e tasi, ne taku ei te aso tenā ki se Sapati “sili.”—Faitau te Ioane 19:31, 42.


(Genesis 22:18; Psalm 132:11, 12) Jesus was a descendant of both.—Matthew 1:1-16; Luke 3:23-38. 	 (Salamo 132:11, 12; Isaia 11:1, 10) A Iesu ko te tino telā ne tupu mai i lāua.—Mataio 1:1-16; Luka 3:23-38.


Let the power of his ideas influence your thinking and attitude. 	 Ke talia ne koe a te ma‵losi o ana akoakoga ke ga‵lue aka i tou mafaufau mo au faifaiga.


They learned how to preach using literature and testimony cards, as well as phonograph recordings in English, German, Hungarian, Polish, Spanish and, later, Portuguese. 	 Ne tauloto latou ki te auala ke talai atu mai te fakaaogaga o tusi mo testimony cards, e pelā foki mo laleo kolā e faka‵tagi atu i te ‵gana palagi, Siamani, Hungarian, Polani, Sepania, kae fakamuli ifo, ko te ‵gana Potukale.


Sara and Limbania, single pioneers in Bolivia, moved to a village where the people had not received a witness for years. 	 A Sara mo Limbania, ne paenia ‵nofo taka i Bolivia, ne olo atu ki se fa‵kai telā e seki maua eiloa ne tino i ei se molimau mō se fia tausaga.


But it did put him in a good mood.” 	 Kae ne fai ne te mea tenā ke fiafia tou tagata.”


What positive attitude will help us in the ministry? 8 The prospect of finding someone who wants to learn the truth can help us endure even if many of the people we meet show little or no interest in Jehovah’s Word. 	 8 E fesoasoani mai a te fakamoemoega ke maua se tino telā e fia tauloto ki te munatonu ke kufaki tatou faitalia me e tokouke a tino e fia‵fia malie io me e se fia‵fia ki te Muna a Ieova.


(Matthew 26:39) Jesus never lost sight of the importance of keeping integrity and making his Father rejoice. 	 (Mataio 26:39) Ne seki puli lele eiloa i a Iesu a te tāua tumau i te fakamaoni mo te faiga ke fiafia tena Tamana.


In turn, this can heighten our appreciation for the need to preach the good news. 	 Kafai e fai penā, ka momea aka ei te lasi o te ‵tou amanaia ki te manakoga ke talai atu faeloa a te tala ‵lei.


11 The third example we will consider is that of Moses. 	 11 A te tolu o fakaakoakoga ka mafau‵fau tatou ki ei ko te tala o Mose.


But as for Abel, he too brought some firstlings of his flock, even their fatty pieces.” 	 Ka ko Apelu ne aumai ne ia te tama toekimua a te mamoe e tasi mai ana mamoe, o tamate, kae ofo atu ki te Aliki te vaega taua o te tamā mamoe tena.


Daniel had faith in the fulfillment of God-given prophecy 	 Ne fakatuanaki a Tanielu me ka fakataunu a valoaga kolā ne fakaasi atu ne te Atua ki a ia


(Jer. 5:23, 24) Does that not suggest that an aid in taking away ‘the foreskin of the heart’ is that of developing a greater fear of and appreciation for Jehovah? 	 (Iele. 5:23, 24) E mata, e se fakaasi mai i konā me i te atiakaga o te mataku tonu mo te loto fakafetai ki a Ieova e fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke tapale kea‵tea ‘a muā pakili o ‵tou loto’ telā ko te atiakaga o se mataku malosi mo te loto fakafetai ki a Ieova?


(1 John 3:14) Related as it is to his relationship with Jehovah and Jesus, the relationship a Christian has with other Christians is very close. 	 (1 Ioane 3:14) E pelā mo tena alofa ki a Ieova mo Iesu, a te alofa i va o Kelisiano e malosi ‵ki.


However, we do not put our whole trust in such efforts, in that we do not view success or failure as hanging on our winning court cases or getting favorable publicity. 	 Kae e se tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou me ka ma‵goi faeloa a vaegā taumafaiga penā, me e se fakalago‵lago atu te ‵tou manuia io me ko te ‵tou takavale ki te ‵tou manumalo i fono io me ko te tavae mai o tino.


When the Witnesses from Abraham’s congregation offered to help Robert understand the Bible better, he readily agreed. 	 I te taimi ne ofo atu ei a Molimau a Ieova mai i te fakapotopotoga a Apelaamo ke fesoasoani atu ki a Lopati ke momea aka tena malamalama i te Tusi Tapu, ne talia ne ia mo te fiafia.


(Mal. 3:10) We show our deep appreciation and gratitude when we accept Jehovah’s generous offer. 	 (Mala. 3:10) E fakaasi ne tatou a te lasi o te ‵tou loto fakafetai mo te loto fiafia māfai e talia ne tatou a te meaalofa kaimalie a Ieova.


Keep On Preaching “Without Letup” 	 Ke ‘se Gata’ te Talai Atu


When might a Christian spouse consider actually departing, but why is prayerful and honest consideration important? 	 Ko taimi fea e mafai ei o mafaufau se Kelisiano avaga ke tiaki ne ia tena avaga, kae kaia e tāua ke mafaufau ‵mafa ki ei mo te faiga o ‵talo?


Ask yourself, ‘Might it be that this is true in my case?’ 	 Fesili ifo, ‘E mata, e penei foki au?’


At times, what might occur in a congregation, and why? 	 I nisi taimi, ne a mea e mafai o ‵tupu i se fakapotopotoga, kae kaia?


Since Brother Macmillan was in charge during Brother Russell’s final preaching tour, a brother remarked to him: “Mac, you have a strong chance of getting in yourself. 	 Me ne tausi ne te taina ko Macmillan a te galuega i te taimi ne fai ei te ‵toe malaga talai a te taina ko Lasalo, ne fai atu penei se taina ki a ia: “Mac, kāti e mafai eiloa o maua ne koe te tofi ko te pelesitene.


The following article will consider those matters. 	 Ka mafau‵fau tatou ki fesili konei i te suā mataupu.


Yet, their confidence lies in a social and financial system that has no lasting future. 	 E fakalago‵lago eiloa latou ki fakapotopotoga a tāgata mo tupe. Kae ko mea konei e se tumau.


It moves God to take action to bring his people relief. 	 E fakamalosi atu ei ki te Atua ke gasuesue fakavave o avatu se fakatapūga ki ana tino.


How did those manuscripts survive decay, opposition, and attempts to tamper with the text? 	 Ne ‵sao pefea a tusitusiga muamua konā mai te pala, ‵tekemaiga, mo taumafaiga ke ‵fuli te fekau i ei?


“In a fear-inspiring way I am wonderfully made.”—PSALM 139:14. 	 “I se auala fakamataku kae fakaofoofogina ne faite ei ne koe au.”—SALAMO 139:14, NW.


Rather, he lovingly attaches himself to someone (or something), sticking closely to that person (or thing) even through difficult circumstances. 	 E ‵piki ‵mau eiloa a ia ki se tino io me se mea, ke oko foki ki tulaga faiga‵ta.


It may appear that others do not truly understand our situation—and perhaps they do not. 	 Kāti e foliga mai me e se malamalama a nisi tino i ‵tou tulaga—kae kāti e penā loa latou.


(Prov. 15:18; Eph. 4:26) This also holds true within the Christian congregation. 	 (Faataoto 15:18; Efeso 4:26) E aoga foki te fakatokaga tenei i loto i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


Appropriately, Romans 12:3 cautions us “not to think more of [ourselves] than it is necessary to think.” 	 Se mea ‵tau ke fai mai te Loma 12:3 ke fakaeteete tatou “ke se manatu fia maluga se tino ki a ia eiloa.”


Thus, if a true Christian boasts, he boasts in Jehovah, for he knows that what he has done has not been accomplished in his own strength. 	 Tela la, kafai e fakamatamata se Kelisiano, e fakamatamata fua a ia e uiga ki a Ieova, me e iloa ne ia me seki mafai ne ia o fai ana mea i tena malosi eiloa.


He counsels them to “stay awake” and keep their senses.—1 Thess. 4:16-18; 5:2, 6. 	 Ne polopoloki atu a ia ki a latou ke “mataala” kae ke toka faeloa.—1 Tesalonia 4:16-18; 5:2, 6.


10 As “an apostle to the nations,” Paul journeyed thousands of miles on land and sea, establishing many congregations in the Roman province of Asia and in Greece. 	 10 E pelā me “se apositolo mō tino o fenua fakaa‵tea,” ne faimalaga atu a Paulo i te fia afe maila i te laukele mo te tai, kae faka‵tu aka ne ia a fakapotopotoga e uke i kogā fenua o Loma i Asia mo Eleni.


For Jehovah is righteous; he does love righteous acts.”—Psalm 11:4-7. 	 E amiotonu te Aliki kae fiafia ki te amio ‵lei.”—Salamo 11:4-7.


After a perilous journey of several months, he has finally brought his prisoners to their intended destination.—Acts 27:1-3, 43, 44. 	 Mai tua o se malaga fakamataku i nāi masina, ne taunu atu ei a pagota ki te koga telā e ‵tau o olo ki ei.—Galu. 27:1-3, 43, 44.


Can a Christian actually sin against God’s holy spirit, or active force? 	 E mata, e mafai o agasala se Kelisiano ki te agaga tapu, io me ko te malosi galue o te Atua?


The earth is full of your productions,” the psalmist exclaimed. 	 A te lalolagi ko ‵fonu i au mea ola.


9 A notable characteristic of the fruitage of the spirit is its stability. 	 9 A te auala e tasi e lavea atu ei a fua o te agaga ko tena tumau takitaki.


That the Bible has the power to transform people’s lives profoundly—by changing their way of thinking. 	 E isi se malosi o te Tusi Tapu ke ‵fuli ne ia a olaga o tino i se auala lasi ‵ki—te ‵fuliga o te auala e mafau‵fau ei latou.


How Did Suffering Begin? 	 Ne Māfua Mai Fea a Logo‵maega?


4 The introductory narrative of the book of Job describes a gathering in heaven where the angels took their station before Jehovah. 	 4 A te fakamatalaga i te kamataga o te tala i te tusi ko Iopu e fakamatala mai i ei me ne maopoopo a te kau agelu i mua o Ieova.


The Bible does not teach that the literal earth will be destroyed. 	 E se akoako mai i te Tusi Tapu me ka fakaseai atu a te paneta tenei.


And you keep at it day after day, year after year. 	 Kae e fai eiloa koe penā i aso katoa, mō te fia o tausaga.


(Heb. 7:24, 25) If the role of the high priest reassured the Israelites that their sins would be forgiven, how much more so should the services of our High Priest, Jesus, reassure us that “we may receive mercy and find undeserved kindness to help us at the right time.”—Heb. 4:15, 16. 	 (Epe. 7:24, 25) Kafai ne fakatalitonu atu ne te faitaulaga sili ki te kau Isalaelu me ko oti ne fakamagalo olotou agasala, e ‵tau o sili atu te fakatalitonuga a te ‵tou Faitaulaga Sili, ko Iesu, me ko “maua ne tatou te alofa fakamagalo, kae maua foki te alofa tauanoa ke fesoasoani mai ki a tatou i te taimi tonu.”—Epe. 4:15, 16.


• What instruction and comfort can we glean from the information in the Law about sacrifices and offerings? 	 • Ne a akoakoga mo fakamalosiga e mafai o maua ne tatou mai i fakamatalaga i te Tulafono e uiga ki taulaga mo meaalofa?


• In what sense were some Christians ‘strengthening aids’ to Paul? 	 • Ne “fesoasoani malosi” atu pefea a nisi Kelisiano ki a Paulo?


In the Bible, we read of some men and women who were given power to speak languages that they had never learned. 	 I te Tusi Tapu, e fai‵tau tatou ki tala o nisi tagata mo fafine kolā ne maua ne latou a te ‵mana ke fai‵pati ki ‵gana valevale kolā ne seki tauloto aka eiloa ne latou.


Also, if I go my way and prepare a place for you, I am coming again and will receive you home to myself, that where I am you also may be.” 	 Kafai foki e fano au o fakatoka se koga e ‵nofo i ei koutou, au e toe foki mai, ko ave ei ne au a koutou, ko te mea ke iai koutou i te koga e nofo ei au.”


As they are able, they preach to doctors and staff, visitors, and others who come in to them. 	 Kae e fai eiloa ne latou te lotou mea e mafai o fai ke talai atu ei ki tokita mo tino ga‵lue, mo tino kolā e āsi atu ki a latou.


Sadly, he did not receive the counsel well and had to be deleted as a ministerial servant because he no longer met the Scriptural qualifications. 	 Tela la, ko ‵tau o tapale kea‵tea te tauliaga e pelā me se tavini fesoasoani me ko sē fetaui a mea e fai ne ia mo manakoga o te Tusi Tapu.


How can you progress spiritually without growing weary? 	 E mafai pefea o gasolo koe ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga e aunoa mo te ‵fiu vave?


the chapter, 40 	 mataupu, 40


• Love for Jehovah can give us the courage to endure what trials? [Picture on page 23] 	 • Ona ko te alofa ki a Ieova, ne a tofotofoga e mafai o maua ne tatou mai i ei a te loto toa ke kufaki i ei?


What is our priority in life?—Read 2 Corinthians 5:14, 15. 	 Se a te mea telā e fakatāua ne tatou i ‵tou olaga?—Faitau te 2 Kolinito 5:14, 15.


What a privilege that was! 	 Se tauliaga eiloa tenā!


(Matt. 3:13-17) Jesus was without sin, so he did not need to repent. 	 (Mata. 3:13-17) Ne seki agasala a Iesu, tela la ne seki manakogina ke salamō a ia.


During a tour of the British Museum, Brother Schroeder pointed out to us some Bible manuscripts. 	 I te taimi o se asiga ki te Fale Tausi Mea Mua i Peletania, ne fakasino mai ne te Taina ko Schroeder ki a matou a nisi tusitusiga o te Tusi Tapu.


Humbly boasting in Jehovah, not in ourselves, promotes unity in the congregation. 	 A te fakamatamata mo te loto maulalo ona ko Ieova, kae e se mō tatou, e fakamalosi aka ei te fealofani i te fakapotopotoga.


“Those who adhere to faith are the ones who are sons of Abraham.”—GALATIANS 3:7. 1. 	 “Me i a latou kola e fakatuanaki ko fanau tonu eiloa a Apelaamo!”—KALATIA 3:7.


“The Father Incomprehensible, the Son Incomprehensible, and the Holy Ghost Incomprehensible.”—The Athanasian Creed, describing the Trinity taught by many churches of Christendom. 	 “E se mafai o malamalama tatou i te Tamana, e se mafai o malamalama i te Tama, e se mafai foki o malamalama i te Agaga Tapu.”—Te fakamatalaga i The Athanasian Creed e uiga ki te Tolutasi telā ne akoakogina ne lotu e uke i Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se.


15 Moses is another exemplary servant of Jehovah among the “cloud of witnesses.” 	 15 A Mose ko te suā tavini a Ieova telā se vaega o “tino tali‵tonu fakamaoni.”


(John 10:1) Who is the first individual mentioned in God’s Word who became a thief and a plunderer? 	 (Ioane 10:1) Ko oi la te tino muamua telā e fakaasi mai i te Muna a te Atua me ne fai mo fai se tino kaisoa kae ‵faomea?


(Read Revelation 13:1, 2.) 	 (Faitau te Fakaasiga 13:1, 2.)


Drug abuse also causes many problems, cutting some young lives short. 	 Ne māfua mai a fakalavelave e uke ona ko te fakaaogāga o vailakau tapu kae fai foki ei ke ‵mate fo‵liki a nisi talavou.


It is a new society of people—God’s true worshippers, who are “upright in their hearts.” 	 Ko te lalolagi fou o tino—ko tino tapuaki ‵tonu ki te Atua, kolā e “amio ‵lei.”


(1 Ki. 3:10-13) Solomon had ignored God’s instructions, yet there is no indication that Jehovah quickly rejected him as king or strongly disciplined him. 	 (1 Tupu 3:10-13) Ne seki tautali a Solomona ki fakatonuga a te Atua, kae e seai se mea e fakaasi mai me ne seki talia ne Ieova ke fai a ia mo tupu io me ne polopoloki ‵mafa ne ia a Solomona.


His experience and willing spirit proved to be a blessing in his new assignment as branch servant in a vast, multilingual territory—Brazil. 	 Ko tena atamai mo te uiga loto fiafia ne fai pelā me se fakamanuiaga ki tena tauliaga fou e pelā me se tavini o te ofisa lagolago i Pasili telā e tausi atu ki kogā koga kolā e tokouke a tino e fai‵pati ki ‵gana kese‵kese.


(Revelation 14:1, 3; John 1:29) Being heavenly, the new government is spoken of as the “new heavens,” whereas its earthly subjects are logically called “a new earth.” 	 (Fakaasiga 14:1, 3; Ioane 1:29) E taku te malo tenā e pelā me ko te “lagi fou” me e tu atu i te lagi, kae e taku a tino i te lalolagi kolā e ‵nofo mai lalo i te malo tenā e pelā me ko te “lalolagi fou.”


WATCHFUL FOR DIRECTION ON WHERE TO PREACH 	 KE MATAPULA‵PULA KI FAKATONUGA E UIGA KI KOGA KE TALAI I EI


Inside, a number of niches, or shelflike spaces, were cut into the rock, where the bodies of deceased family members would be placed. 	 I loto i ei, e isi eiloa ne koga pelā me ne fata ko oti ne ‵kati i ei mo tuku a foitino o tino ‵mate o te kāiga.


There he would have unusual opportunities to give a bold witness before the authorities. 	 Ne maua ei ne ia i konā se avanoaga telā e mauagatā ke tuku atu se molimau i mua o tino pule‵pule.


Though they may not appear to know much about computers or some other subjects taught in school, they do know much about living and coping with life’s problems. 	 E tiga eiloa kāti e se ‵poto malosi latou i te fakaaogāga o komipiuta io me ko nisi mataupu aka kolā e akoako mai i te akoga, e iloa ne latou a mea e uke e uiga ki te olaga nei mo te fakafesagai atu ki fakalavelave i ei.


It involves developing a deep, trusting relationship with Jehovah, not unlike the relationship a small child has with a kind and loving father. 	 E aofia i ei te atiakaga o se fesokotakiga ‵pili mo Ieova, e pelā mo te fesokotakiga o se tamā tamaliki mo se tamana atafai kae alofa.


Jealous King Saul had Ahimelech and his household killed. 	 Ne tamate ne te tupu loto masei ko Saulo a Aimeleka mo tena kāiga kātoa.


While individuals may be allowed to die, God will never allow the extermination of his people as a whole. 	 E tiga eiloa e mafai o ‵mate a nisi tino, ka se talia lele eiloa ne te Atua ke fakaseai atu ana tino katoa.


What good news! 	 Se tala ‵lei eiloa tenei!


Consider fire. 	 Ke mafaufau ki te afi.


In some places, hosts honor guests with the finest they have to offer, letting family take second place; in others, everyone shares alike. 	 I nisi koga, e tuku atu ne tino talimalo ki olotou mālō a toe mea ‵lei a latou, kae ko olotou kāiga e fakamulimuli; i nisi fenua, e faka‵pau eiloa a tino katoa.


Generally, though, tears reflect the outpouring of an anguished heart. 	 E pelā mo te masani, e fakaasi mai i loimata a te tigāina o te loto.


Many patients given sugar pills (placebos) have experienced relief of symptoms simply because they thought they were getting help. The opposite, called the nocebo effect, has also been demonstrated. 	 Ko oti ne maua ne tino ma‵saki e tokouke kolā ne tuku ki ei a fuaga o te suka (placebos) se fakatapūga ona fua ko te mafau‵fau i a latou e olo o ‵lei.


How does Jesus feel about the agonizing death that awaits him? 	 Ne pefea a manatu o Iesu e uiga ki te mate fakalogo‵mae telā ka oko atu ki a ia?


Have you or a member of your family ever been a victim of violence? 	 E mata, e pokotia koe io me ko tino i tou kāiga i amioga fakasaua?


[Box/Picture on page 14] 	 [Pokisi/Ata i te itulau e 14]


(Prov. 24:10) We must regularly approach Jehovah in prayer “with true hearts in the full assurance of faith.” 	 (Faataoto 24:10) E ‵tau o fakapili‵pili atu faeloa tatou ki a Ieova i se ‵talo “i te loto talitonu fakamaoni mo te fakatuanaki.”


15 Read Ephesians 6:17. 	 15 Faitau te Efeso 6:17.


Love for God’s authority and respect for his standards are among the most precious things that you can cultivate in your children.—Read Proverbs 1:5, 7, 8. 	 A te alofa ki te pulega a te Atua mo te āva ki ana tulaga ko toe mea tāua e mafai o ati aka ne koe i au tama‵liki.—Faitau te Faataoto 1:5, 7, 8.


(Exodus 3:12) God was telling his hesitant servant that He would constantly be with him. 	 (Esoto 3:12) Ne fai atu a te Atua ki tena tavini tenā me ka fakatasi atu faeloa a Ia.


I listen to all who speak to me, and when appropriate, I often tell them: “‘God loves a cheerful giver.’ 	 Ne fakalogologo au ki a latou katoa, kae ne fai sale atu au ki a latou: A “‘te Atua e alofa ki te tino telā e tuku atu ana mea mo te loto fiafia.’


(Gen. 3:13) What a liar he proved to be! 	 (Kenese 3:13) Mafaga o loi ne fai atu ne ia!


5 It is especially important to be on guard when we are confronted by circumstances that could tempt us to compromise Jehovah’s moral standards. 	 5 Se mea tāua ‵ki ke tumau i te mataala māfai ko fe‵paki mo fakanofonofoga kolā e mafai o tofotofo aka ei tatou ke gutugutulua ki tulaga o Ieova i mea tau amioga.


We can do this by studying his written Word, the Bible. 	 E mafai o fai ne tatou a te mea tenei mai te sukesuke ki tena Muna, ko te Tusi Tapu.


Personal Study That Equips Us to Answer 4, 5. 	 Sukesukega Kolā e Fai ei Tatou ke Iloa o Tali Atu ki Fesili


Freedom from sin and its effects will soon become a reality 	 Ko pili fua nei o saoloto tatou mai te agasala mo mea ma‵sei e iku mai i ei


You can also receive helpful information by visiting our website, www.jw.org. 	 E mafai foki o maua ne koe a fakamatalaga aoga māfai e fanatu koe ki te motou fakatuatusi i te itanei ko te www.jw.org.


(Heb. 6:10) Even if many do not want to talk to us, they may speak about our visit after we have left their door. 	 (Epelu 6:10) E ui eiloa e se fia fai‵pati mai a tino e tokouke ki a tatou, e mafai eiloa o sau‵tala fakamuli latou ki te ‵tou āsi atu ki a latou māfai ko oti ne tiakina ne tatou te fale.


(Acts 9:2) Their whole way of life centered on faith in Jehovah and Jesus Christ. 	 (Galuega 9:2) Ne fakavae olotou olaga kātoa ki te fakatuanaki ki a Ieova mo Iesu Keliso.


Door-to-door ministry in Chinese, Mexico City 	 A te mea tāua ko te fesoasoani telā e tuku mai ne Ieova ke tumau tatou i te fakamaoni.


Many parents have gone through hard times—wars, political upheavals, economic hardships, physical or emotional traumas, and so on. 	 Ko oti eiloa ne fe‵paki a mātua e tokouke mo mea faiga‵ta—taua, fakalavelave fakapolitiki, te sē lava o tupe, masaki faka-te-foitino io me ko masaki tau te lagonaga, mo nisi mea aka foki e uke.


Obedience and Submission 	 Te Fakalogo mo te Tautali Atu ki Olotou Fakatonuga


18 Rendering proper honor to congregation elders is, of course, to be guided by the perfect and wise principles found in God’s Word. 	 18 A te tuku atu o te fakaaloalo ‵tau ki toeaina i te fakapotopotoga e maua eiloa mai i te fakatakitakiga ‵lei kae poto telā e maua i te Muna a te Atua.


YOUR FAITH IN THE BIBLE 	 TOU FAKATUANAKI KI TE TUSI TAPU


He even disapproves of ‘giving oneself to a lot of wine.’ (1 Timothy 3:3, 8; Romans 13:13) Many who ignore God’s standards on this matter suffer diseases caused or aggravated by excessive drinking. 	 E se talia foki ne ia a te “inu malosi ki uaina.” (1 Timoteo 3:3, 8; Loma 13:13) E tokouke a tino kolā e se fia ‵saga atu ki fakatakitakiga a te Atua e logo‵mae i masaki kolā ne māfua mai i te inu malosi ki uaina.


(Rom. 1:11, 12; 1 Thess. 5:11; Heb. 10:24, 25) Thus, the apostle Paul could say of Christians: “You are standing firm in one spirit, with one soul striving side by side for the faith of the good news.”—Phil. 1:27. 	 (Loma 1:11, 12; 1 Tesalonia 5:11; Epelu 10:24, 25) Tela la, ne fai atu a te apositolo ko Paulo e uiga ki Kelisiano: “Ne ‵kau fakatasi koutou o tau mo te fakamoemoega eiloa e tasi, ona ko te fakatuanaki telā e maua i te tala ‵lei.”—Filipi 1:27.


We do this by living in a way that allows God’s spirit to operate freely on us. 	 E fai ne tatou te mea tenei mai i te ola i se auala telā e mafai o galue faka‵lei te agaga o te Atua i luga i a tatou.


(Read Romans 1:11, 12.) 	 (Faitau te Loma 1:11, 12.)


Yet, meditating on this incident in the life of Jacob may help us to grasp, to some extent, how God must have felt when his beloved Son was mistreated and cruelly put to death as a man on earth. 	 Kae ko te mafaufau ‵loto ki te mea ne tupu i te olaga o Iakopo e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke malamalama, i lagonaga o te Atua i te taimi ne ta fakamasei ei tena Tama e pelā me se tagata i te lalolagi nei.


Will you allow personal pursuits to absorb all your youthful energy and enthusiasm? 	 E mata, ka fakaaogā ne koe tou malosi fakatalavou ke ‵sala atu ki manakoga totino?


Says Essly: “Several of my Christian friends pursued these things, and I noticed that for them, spiritual goals were no longer high priorities. 	 Muna a Essly: “E isi ne oku taugasoa Kelisiano ne kausaki atu ki mea konei, kae ne matea ne au me ko sē fakatāua malosi ne latou a fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga.


Pay Attention to God’s Prophetic Word 	 Ke ‵Saga Atu ki te Muna Fakapelofeta a te Atua


(John 14:12) Jesus’ disciples would give a thorough witness as Jesus did but on a much larger scale. 	 (Ioane 14:12) Ne ‵tau o tuku atu ne soko o Iesu se molimau māea e pelā mo te mea ne fai ne Iesu kae i se auala e lasi ‵ki atu.


WEEK OF JANUARY 15-21, 2018 	 TE VAIASO I A IANUALI 15-21, 2018


Why so? 	 Kaia e fai ei penā?


Against what snares of Satan must faithful Christians remain on guard? 	 Ne a matasele a Satani e ‵tau o matapulapula faeloa ki ei a Kelisiano?


That cover featured a limestone bone box, an ossuary, that was found in Israel. 	 E lavea atu i ei a te ata o se pokisi ne faite mai i lase telā e tuku i ei a ivi o tino ‵mate kae fakaigoa ki te “ossuary.”


But, besides all these things, clothe yourselves with love, for it is a perfect bond of union.”—Colossians 3:12-14. 15. 	 Kae sili i mea katoa konei, taofi mau koutou ki te alofa, tela e fusi fakatasi ei ne ia a mea katoa ke ‵lei.”—Kolose 3:12-14.


A MIGHTY CITADEL FALLS 	 KO MAOFA KI LALO A TOE ‵PUI MA‵LOSI EILOA


Then we try to apply in the ministry the points learned from our discussion. 	 Ko taumafai ei matou ke fakagalue i te galuega talai a manatu kolā ne tauloto mai i te sau‵talaga.


Proverbs 2:1-5 says: “My son, if you will receive my sayings and treasure up my own commandments with yourself, so as to pay attention to wisdom with your ear, that you may incline your heart to discernment; if, moreover, you call out for understanding itself and you give forth your voice for discernment itself, if you keep seeking for it as for silver, and as for hid treasures you keep searching for it, in that case you will understand the fear of Jehovah, and you will find the very knowledge of God.” 	 E fai mai a te Faataoto 2:1-5, penei: “Taku tama, tauloto fakalei a mea konei e akoako atu ne au ki a koe, kae sa puli a mea e fai atu ne au ke fai ne koe. Fakalogo ki muna o te poto, kae taumafai ke malamalama koe i ei. E tonu, akai atu ke maua ne koe te poto; fakamolemole atu ke maua ne koe te atamai. Sala malosi ki te poto, e pela manafai e sala koe ki siliva io me ko se koloa tāua.


‘Do This in Remembrance of Me’ 	 ‘Ke Fai A Te Mea Tenei Mo Fakamasauaga Ki A Au’


(Eph. 1:3) Do we individually imitate Paul in showing gratitude for Jehovah’s undeserved kindness by zealously sharing in the ministry?—Read Romans 1:14-16. 	 (Efe. 1:3) E mata, e fakaakoako atu tatou taki tokotasi ki a Paulo mai te fakaasi atu o te loto fakafetai mō te alofa tauanoa o Ieova mai te kau atu mo te loto finafinau ki te galuega talai?—Faitau te Loma 1:14-16.


(Read 1 Corinthians 5:11, 13.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Kolinito 5:11, 13.)


What encouragement did Paul give his fellow runners in the race? 	 Se a te mea ne fakamalosi atu ne Paulo ke fai ne ana taina?


What happens that night? 	 Se a te mea ne tupu i te po tenā?


She has even brought her schoolteacher to the Kingdom Hall. 	 Ne aumai foki ne ia tena faiakoga ki te Kingdom Hall.


Likely, this angel was Jesus in his prehuman form. 	 E se taumate a te agelu tenei ko Iesu mai mua o liu tino a ia.


Who can be Kingdom citizens? 	 Ko oi e mafai o fai mo tino tonu o te Malo o te Atua?


The climate was also quite a shock. 	 Ne poi ‵ki foki au i te tau o te aso.


It was accompanied by “a rattling sound” during the centuries leading up to the time of the end. 	 Ne lagona atu eiloa se “leo o mea e gasue‵sue” talu mai te fia senitenali ke oko atu eiloa ki te taimi o te gataga.


Like Jesus, we can show courage based on faith 	 E pelā mo Iesu, e mafai o fakaasi atu ne tatou te loto toa telā e fakavae ki te fakatuanaki


When we suffer, it’s only normal to wonder why. 	 Kafai e logo‵mae tatou, se mea masani ke mafaufau me kaia ne tupu ei te mea tenā.


Shepherds are out-of-doors, keeping watch over their flocks. 	 Ne ‵nofo atu a tausi mamoe i te vao, o leoleo olotou lafu mamoe.


“The plowman will actually overtake the harvester,” Jehovah promised. 	 Ne folafola mai foki a Ieova me “ka oko mai aso ka vave o ‵tupu a saito, kae tuai te katiga.”


(Proverbs 28:13) If we fall into serious sin, we should heed this inspired counsel, which is both a warning and a word of advice. 	 (Faataoto 28:13) Kafai e fai ne tatou se agasala matagā, ke na faka‵logo tatou ki pati konā mai te Atua, kolā e fesoasoani mai kae e fakailoa mai foki ke fakaeteete tatou i ei.


The Kingdom for Which We Pray 	 Te Malo Telā e ‵Talo Tatou ki ei


What glorious future awaits all who strive to let their Yes mean Yes? 	 Se a te taimi mai mua fakaofoofogia e faka‵tali mai ki a latou katoa kolā e taumafai ke fakauiga te lotou Ao ki te Ao?


As our love and appreciation for Jehovah’s wisdom continue to grow, we will be well-equipped as public instructors. 	 I te taimi e gasolo aka eiloa o lasi atu ‵tou a‵lofa mo te loto fakafetai ki te poto o Ieova, ka toka ‵lei tatou ke fai mo faiakoga ki tino katoa.


Eighty-five-year-old Caleb asked that he be given the mountainous region that God had promised him, although it was inhabited by enemies in their great fortified cities.—Josh. 14:10-15. 	 Ne fakamolemole atu eiloa a Kalepo telā ko valusefulu lima ana tausaga ke tuku atu mō ia te kogā koga maugā telā ne tauto atu a te Atua ki a ia, faitalia eiloa te ‵nofo atu o fili i olotou fa‵kai ‵lasi kae ma‵losi.—Iosua 14:10-15.


(Jeremiah 10:23) Regarding what Jehovah will accomplish, the Bible promises: “He is making wars to cease to the extremity of the earth. The bow he breaks apart and does cut the spear in pieces; the wagons he burns in the fire.”—Psalm 46:8, 9. 	 (Ielemia 10:23) E ‵tusa mo mea kolā ka fai ne Ieova, e folafola mai te Tusi Tapu: “E fakagata ne ia a taua i te lalolagi kātoa; e fatifati ne ia a kausana, e fakamasei ne ia a tao, kae ‵sunu ne ia a talitā ki te afi.”—Salamo 46:8, 9.


Such marriages are nourished, not by just a few great deeds, as portrayed in the media, but by countless smaller acts—a hug, a kind remark, a thoughtful gesture, a telling smile, or a sincere “how was your day?” 	 E ati faka‵lei aka a vaegā avaga penā, e se mai te faiga fua o nāi mea ‵lasi, e pelā mo te mea e lavea ne tatou i ata, kae mai te faiga o mea fo‵liki e uke—e pelā mo te ‵sai, se pati atafai, se tāga ke mafaufau ki ei, se fakamisikata, io me fai atu mo te alofa “e a koe i te aso nei?”


They wonder: ‘Why do we need Christ’s sacrifice? 	 E fai mai latou: ‘Kaia e ma‵nako ei tatou ki te taulaga a Keliso?


If we want our discipline to reach hearts, what must we do? 	 Kafai e ma‵nako tatou ke oko atu ki loto o tino a ‵tou polopolokiga, ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou?


He thus bore witness to Jews and Greeks in that large city.—Acts 19:1, 8, 9. 	 Ne molimau atu a ia ki tino Iutaia mo tino Eleni i te fa‵kai lasi tenā.—Galuega 19:1, 8, 9.


(John 21:1, 20-22, 24) Do these words indicate that the apostle John would outlive the other apostles? 	 (Ioane 21:1, 20-22, 24) E mata, e fakauiga i pati konā me ka ola leva atu a Ioane i lō nisi apositolo?


8 Jesus said that his disciples would preach the good news of the Kingdom and make disciples. 	 8 Ne fai mai a Iesu me ka talai atu ne ana soko a te tala ‵lei o te Malo kae fai a soko.


Tensions and hard feelings thus developed between the herders. 	 Ne ‵tupu aka a te fakatau ‵teke mo te loto ‵fika i te va o tino tausi manu konei.


When tips are not forthcoming, officials may deliberately create obstacles to make it very difficult, if not impossible, for citizens to obtain what is their legal right. 	 Kafai e se avatu a mu tupe, e mafai o fakamāfua aka ne tino ga‵lue a fakalavelave ke na faiga‵ta aka eiloa, ke mo a ma maua ne tino o te fenua a mea e ‵tau o maua ne latou.


(Matthew 5:1-12) In that same sermon, he taught his listeners to examine, purify, and discipline their minds and hearts—replacing violent, immoral, and selfish thoughts with peaceful, clean, and loving thoughts. 	 (Mataio 5:1-12) I te lauga foki eiloa tenā ne akoako ne ia ana tino fakalogo‵logo ke iloa ne latou o suke‵suke, faka‵lei aka, kae ke fakatonutonu olotou loto mo olotou mafaufau—kae ke sui olotou uiga fakasauā, uiga ma‵sei mo mafaufauga kaiū ki mafaufaga filemu, ‵ma kae a‵lofa.


In Hebrew, the word for “nose” or “nostril” (ʼaph) is often used figuratively for anger. 	 I te ‵gana Epelu, a te pati mō te “isu” io me ko “puisu” (‘aph) e masani sāle o fakaaogā i se auala fakatusa mō te kaitaua.


Still, keeping close in our heart the hope of a reward is not improper or selfish. 	 Kae ko te faka‵mau ne tatou ki ‵tou loto a te fakamoemoega e uiga ki te taui tenā e se se mea masei io me se uiga kaimanako.


And I will set them as a praise and as a name in all the land of their shame. 	 Ko oko mai te taimi tela ka fakasala ei ne au a otou fili saua; ka fakaola ne au a tino ‵pili katoa, kae fakafoki mai a tino ne fakatafea ki olotou kaiga.


It was God’s Word, the Holy Scriptures. 	 Ko te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu.


(Ephesians 6:4) While paternal authority is assumed, the point being made is the father’s need to have regard for the dignity of the children by not making them angry because of his excessive harshness. 	 (Efeso 6:4) E tiga eiloa e isi se pulega a tamana, e faka‵mafa mai i konei te manatu me e ‵tau o fakaasi atu ne te tamana a te āva ki ana tama, mai i te sē fakaitaita atu ki a latou i faifaiga fakasauā.


In this, we strive to imitate Jesus. 	 I te faiga tenei, e taumafai eiloa tatou o fakaakoako atu ki a Iesu.


What arrangement went into effect in 1919, and how was it beneficial? 	 Se a te fakatokaga telā ne kamata o fakagalue aka i te 1919, kae ne aogā pefea te mea tenā?


The wisest knows nothing.” 	 E seai eiloa se mea e iloa ne toe tino ‵poto.”


Why do we need courage? 	 Kaia e manakogina ei ne tatou te loto toa?


I frequently had to leave our small children by themselves while I went looking for my husband. 	 E masani o tiaki ne au a mā tama‵liki fo‵liki i te fale kae fano au o ‵sala taku avaga.


These Jews were, on the whole, unreceptive to the Kingdom message. 	 Ne ‵teke atu a te tokoukega o tino Iutaia i ei ki te fekau o te Malo.


What would her groom, Isaac, be like? 	 Ka pefea te tagata, ko Isaako, telā ka avaga a ia ki ei?


(Phil. 3:20) But by extension, it can be applied to those who will be the earthly subjects of God’s Kingdom. 	 (Filipi 3:20) Kae e mafai foki o fakasino atu ki a latou kolā ka ola i te lalolagi mai lalo i te pulega a te Malo o te Atua.


JOHN ADAMS, who became the second president of the United States, was one of the signers of the historic Declaration of Independence, which included these noble words: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” 	 A JOHN ADAMS, telā ne fai mo fai te tokolua o pelesitene o te Iunaite Sitete, se tino tokotasi telā ne saina i te Declaration of Independence, telā ne aofia i ei a pati lauiloa, konei: “E tali‵tonu matou ki muna‵tonu konei me ne faite a tino katoa ke ‵pau olotou tulaga.”


The book of Revelation, written by John in about the year 96 C.E., is an exciting account of these visions. 	 A te tusi ko Fakaasiga, telā ne tusi ne Ioane kāti i te tausaga e 96 T.A., e maua i ei a tala ‵gali ‵ki e uiga ki fakaasiga konei.


People were giving themselves permission to spend less time with their children.” 	 Ko fai ne tino a fakamasakoga ke sē fakaavanoa a taimi e uke mō olotou tama‵liki.”


His violent conduct often landed him in prison. 	 Ne ‵pei atu faeloa a ia ki te falepuipui ona ko ana amioga fakasauā.


(Matthew 24:29, 30; Revelation 16:14, 16) Walking by faith keeps us alert to the fulfillment of Bible prophecy. 	 (Mataio 24:29, 30; Fakaasiga 16:14, 16) A te ola i te fakatuanaki e fakatumau ne ia tatou i te matapula‵pula ki te fakataunuga o valoaga i te Tusi Tapu.


Ephrem made a completely new translation of a number of the Bible books. 	 E uke a tusi o te Tusi Tapu ne ‵fuli katoatoa ne Ephrem.


Jesus Christ points to the simple step that we must take: “This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ.” 	 E fakasino atu a Iesu Keliso ki mea faigofie e ‵tau o fai ne tatou: “Tenei te uiga o te ola se-gata-mai, ke iloa tonu ne latou a koe, ko te Atua tonu e tokotasi, penā foki loa mo te tino telā ne uga mai ne koe, ko Iesu Keliso.”


Meanwhile, the Christians in Pella give heartfelt thanks to God for their deliverance. 	 Kae i te taimi tenā, ne fakafetai eiloa a Kelisiano i Pela ki te Atua mō te lotou faka‵saoga.


(Psalm 119:1-3) Integrity calls for constantly searching to do God’s will and walking in his way. 	 (Salamo 119:1-3) E manakogina i te fakamaoni a te tumau i te ‵sala atu ke fai te loto o te Atua kae sasale i ana auala.


There are now four generations of us still alive and serving Jehovah—our children, their children, and their children’s children. 	 E fa nei kautama o matou konei koi ola kae tavini atu ki a Ieova—ko motou tamaliki, olotou tamaliki, mo tamaliki a olotou tamaliki. [Ata i te itulau e 8]


Joseph, however, decided to apply Matthew 5:23, 24. He tried approaching his brother-in-law in a spirit of mildness and sent him personal letters in which he apologized for offending him. 	 Ne taumafai i ei a Iosefa o fakagalue ne ia a pati i te Mataio 5:23, 24. Ne taumafai a ia o fesokotaki atu ki tena mā i se uiga filemu kae ne avatu ki a ia ne tusi alofa o fakatoese atu mō te fakalogo‵mae atu ki a ia.


Korah lost sight of that fact and consequently failed to show loyalty to those whom God was using. 	 E pelā me ko te ikuga, ne seki fakaasi atu ne ia te alofa fakamaoni ki tino kolā ne fakaaoga ne te Atua.


Preparation to blow the seven trumpets included giving direction to the revitalized members of the John class on earth from 1919 to 1922. 	 A fakatokaga ke ili a pu e fitu e aofia i ei te avatuga o fakatonutonuga ke toe fakamalosi aka a tino o te potukau e pelā mo Ioane i te lalolagi mai te 1919 ki te 1922.


1, 2. (a) What did Jesus reveal himself to be, and how? (b) What blessings did the good news announced by Jesus bring? 	 I TE kamataga o tena galuega i te Sapati e tasi, ne nofo atu a Iesu i te sunako i Nasaleta.


How can you show a compassionate attitude in your dealings with others? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne koe se kilokiloga atafai i au faifaiga ki nisi tino?


Rudy “It gives us tremendous satisfaction to serve at the front line, so to speak, and to share the truth with so many people who have never heard about it before,” says Rudy, a married brother in his late 50’s from the Netherlands. 	 “A te tavini atu i te koga telā e manakogina i ei a tino talai e tuku mai ei te lotomalie katoatoa, kae ke fakailoa atu te munatonu ki tino e tokouke kolā e seki lagona aka eiloa ne latou muamua,” ko pati a Rudy, se taina avaga telā ko 50 tupu ana tausaga mai Netherlands.


(Acts 10:9-16; Ephesians 2:15) Apparently, Noah knew what was suitable for sacrifice in the worship of Jehovah. 	 (Galuega 10:9-16; Efeso 2:15) Ne iloa ‵lei ne Noa a manu kolā e ‵tau o ofo atu e pelā me ne taulaga i te tapuakiga ki a Ieova.


My parents and 11 of us siblings fled for our lives with only the clothes on our backs. 	 Ne ‵tele atu oku mātua mo matou tama‵liki e toko 11 ke ‵sao atu mo gatu fua e ‵pei ei matou.


(1 John 2:1, 2) So how much does Jesus’ death mean to you? 	 (1 Ioane 2:1, 2) Tela la, e pefea te tāua o te mate o Iesu ki a koe?


The Bible foretold that many would have “no natural affection.” (2 Timothy 3:3) Family affection is sorely lacking in many households. 	 E ‵valo mai te Tusi Tapu me e tokouke a tino ka “se loto a‵lofa.” (2 Timoteo 3:3) Ko oko eiloa i te se lava o te alofa i loto i kāiga e tokouke.


They did not want to be disturbed by any declaration of divine intervention in human affairs, but they would not escape the execution of God’s judgment upon them. 	 E se ma‵nako latou ke fakalavelave atu so se folafolaga a te Atua ke aofia a ia i faifaiga a tino kae e se ‵sao latou i te fakaokomaiga o te fakamasinoga a te Atua ki luga i a latou.


Aaron cooperated and produced a golden statue of a calf. 	 Ne fakamaopoopo kae faite ne Alona se tamā pulumakau aulo.


For example, after Jesus was resurrected, “a great crowd of priests began to be obedient to the faith.” 	 Mai tua o te ‵toetuakaga o Iesu, “e tokouke eiloa a faitaulaga ko talia ne latou te muna.”


4 In line with Jehovah’s “administration,” or way of managing things, the gathering of “the things in the heavens” was to begin “at the full limit of the appointed times.” 	 4 E ‵tusa mo te “fakatokaga” a Ieova, io me ko te auala e fakagalue ei ne ia a “mea i te lagi” ne ‵tau eiloa o kamata i te “taimi tonu.”


Similarly, a person who succumbs to fear and related pressure has given up at least some control of his life. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, a te tino telā e takavale i te mataku mo fakamalosiga sē ‵lei ko sē pule kātoatoa atu ki tena olaga.


When Joseph dies at the age of 110, his body is embalmed, eventually to be transported to the Promised Land.—Exodus 13:19. 	 I te taimi ne mate ei a Iosefa ka ko 110 ana tausaga, ne fai faka‵lei tena foitino ke sē manogi masei, kae avatu fakamuli ki te Fenua o te Folafolaga.—Esoto 13:19.


The seven sons of Job apparently held a seven-day family gathering once a year. 	 E masani o fai ne tama‵liki tāgata e tokofitu a Iopu se tamā ‵kaiga i aso e fitu mō te kāiga kātoa fakatasi i te tausaga.


How can we protect ourselves in dangerous situations? 	 E puipui pefea tatou mai i tulaga fakama‵taku?


It may, however, seem difficult to follow that advice. 	 Kāti, e tai faigata eiloa ke tau‵tali tatou i te fakatonuga tenā.


Elders—Refresh “the Tired Soul”? 6/15 	 Toeaina—Fakamalosi Aka a “Tino Vāi‵vai”? 6/15


An Issue Greater Than Deliverance 	 Se Kinauga Telā e Sili Atu Tena Tāua i lō te Lotou Faka‵saoga


His sole intention is to devour as many humans as possible. 	 E tasi eiloa te mea e kausaki malosi atu a Satani ki ei ko te fakamaseiga o so se tino e mafai o maua ne ia.


From his description, we can conclude that the Anglo-American World Power is the one that will be dominating when the “stone” representing God’s Kingdom hits the feet of the image.—Dan. 2:45. 	 Mai i ana pati, ko malama‵lama ei tatou me i te malo o Peletania mo Amelika ko te malo pule o te lalolagi i te taimi telā e poko ei a te “fatu,” telā ko te Malo o te Atua, ki alofivae o te tupua.—Tanielu 2:45.


On that occasion, not one of them took the initiative to do the customary menial service of washing the dusty feet of the others. 	 I te taimi tenā, e seai eiloa se tino ne gasue o fai ne ia te tu masani sē taulia ko te ‵fuluga o ‵pefu mai vae o nisi tino.


How can we do the same? 	 E mafai pefea o fai ne tatou a te mea foki eiloa tenā?


Undoubtedly, however, such misconceptions have caused millions to question the existence of the Devil or to think that the term applies only to a principle of evil. 	 Kae e mautinoa eiloa me ko oti ne fai ne vaegā fakamatalaga ‵se penā, a te fia miliona o tino ke fakalotolotolua ki te ola tonu o te Tiapolo io me e mafau‵fau latou me i te tugāpati tenā e fakasino atu fua ki te masei i loto i te tino.


8 What can we learn from this account of Paul and his five fellow workers? 	 8 Ne a mea e tauloto ne tatou mai te tala o Paulo mo ana taugasoa e tokolima?


A Marvelous New World 	 Se Lalolagi Fou Kae Fakaofoofogia


What does the account in Mark chapter 6 show about Jesus’ feelings for people? 	 E fakaasi mai pefea i te tala i te Maleko mataupu e 6 a lagonaga o Iesu e uiga ki tino?


How can we show hatred for lawlessness when it comes to our choice of music? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tatou a te ‵tou takalia‵lia ki te ofa tulafono māfai ko fai ‵tou filifiliga ki pese?


11. Why did Jesus’ abilities as a teacher never cause him to become puffed up with pride? 11 Did Jesus’ immense grasp of divine truths and his winning way with words induce him to become puffed up with pride? 	 11 E mata, ne fai ne te lasi o te iloaga o Iesu i muna‵tonu mai te Atua mo tena apo i te faipati atu ke ‵fete a ia i te fakamatamata?


(1 Pet. 2:21) I was assigned to a circuit that covered a huge area of central Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines. 	 (1 Pe. 2:21) Ne ‵tofi aka au ke asi atu ki fakapotopotoga i te matugā koga lasi i Luzon i te kogaloto, te ‵toe motu lasi i Filipaina.


Applying the prophecy to himself, Jesus stated: “Today this scripture that you just heard is fulfilled.” 	 I te fakasino atu me fakauiga te valoaga tenā ki a ia, ne fai atu Iesu: “Ko fakataunu i te aso nei a te vaega o te Tusi tenei, telā ko oti ne fakalogo‵logo koutou ki ei.”


7 Jesus’ apostles often quarreled over who was the greatest among them, but Jesus patiently encouraged them to humble themselves and to become servants, not bosses. 	 7 Ne kinau sāle a soko o Iesu me ko oi te tino e sili atu i a latou, kae ne fakamalosi atu a Iesu ki a latou mo te loto kufaki ke maua ne latou a te loto maulalo kae ke fai latou e pelā me ne tavini kae e se pelā me ne pule.


(Psalm 65:2) Why? 	 (Salamo 65:2) Kaia?


Many parents feel crushed when they learn that their child is ill. 	 E tokouke a mātua e fanoa‵noa ‵ki māfai ko iloa aka ne lāua i te lā tamaliki e masaki.


How did Jesus feel toward the crowds that came to him, and what did he do in response? 	 Ne pefea a lagonaga o Iesu ki te vaitino telā ne olo atu ki a ia, kae ne a ana mea ne fai i ei?


Consider four things that can assist you in helping your children to build faith: (1) Get to know them well. (2) Put your heart into your teaching. (3) Use good illustrations. (4) Be patient and prayerful. 	 Mafaufau ki manatu e fa kolā e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki te atiakaga o te fakatuanaki i au tama‵liki: (1) Ke iloa ‵lei ne koe latou. (2) Ke faka‵goto ki tou loto au akoakoga. (3) Fakaaoga a tala fakatusa ma‵goi. (4) Ke lava te kufaki kae ‵talo faeloa.


And each day that I live, that conviction gets stronger.” 	 I aso takitasi o toku olaga, e gasolo aka faeloa o malosi a toku loto talitonu.”


Did Arthur have a sharp pocketknife? 	 E mata, ne isi se naifi ‵fetu kae ‵kai a Arthur?


(Prov. 20:1; 1 Tim. 3:8) Does this mean that a Christian has no other factors to consider as long as his use of alcohol is moderate? 	 (Faata. 20:1; 1 Timo. 3:8) E mata, e fakauiga te mea tenei me e se ‵tau o mafaufau se Kelisiano ki nisi pokotiaga i te taimi e fakaaoga i ei ne ia a meainu ma‵losi i se auala ‵lei?


But Jehovah has lovingly provided the Gospel accounts that can make Jesus’ personality come alive in our mind. 	 Kae ne fakatoka ne Ieova mo te alofa a tala i Evagelia telā e fai ei ke lavea ‵lei ne tatou a uiga totino o Iesu.


Does this mean that everyone who has stopped studying or associating with Jehovah’s people has been thrown away as unsuitable by the angels? 	 E mata, e fakauiga i ei me i tino katoa kolā ko oti ne fakagata te lotou suke‵suke io me ko te lotou ‵kau atu ki tino o Ieova ne ‵pei atu keatea ne agelu e pelā me ne ika ma‵sei?


Everything people do, he concluded, is “emptiness and chasing the wind.”—Ecclesiastes 2:17, The New English Bible. 	 Ne fakaiku aka ne ia penei, a mea katoa e fai ne tino e “seai se aoga kae afuli fua te matagi.”—Failauga 2:17, The New English Bible.


After the people repented, God changed his decision about Nineveh. 	 I te taimi ne sala‵mo ei a tino, ne ‵fuli ne te Atua tena fakaikuga e uiga ki Nineva.


(3) Usually an arrow points north, allowing you to get oriented [gl 19]. 	 (3) E masani o lavea atu ne koe se mata o te tao e fakasino atu ki te feitu ki matū, ke iloa i ei te koga e faimalaga atu ki ei [19].


Respected scientists, such as Stephen Hawking, professor emeritus at the University of Cambridge, and Sir Martin Rees, Master of Trinity College at the University of Cambridge, echo those stark warnings. 	 A saienitisi tāua, e pelā mo Stephen Hawking, se polofesa mua i te Iunivesiti o Cambridge, mo Sir Martin Rees, te pule o te Trinity College i te iunivesiti o Cambridge, ne faka‵sae aka ne lāua a faka‵pulaga konā.


That prophecy was fulfilled when the curse on the ground was lifted. 	 Ne fakataunu te valoaga tenā i te taimi ne gata atu ei te fakamalaiaga o te laukele.


17 David next underscores the necessity of faith and hope by saying: “If I had not had faith in seeing the goodness of Jehovah in the land of those alive—!” 	 17 E fesoasoani mai a Tavita ke malama‵lama tatou i te tāua ke maua te fakatuanaki mo te fakamoemoega. Ne manatu aka tou tagata me ka sē mafai o maua ne ia te fakamoemoega māfai e se maua ne ia a te fakatuanaki “ke lavea ne [ia] te aga‵lei o te Aliki i te olaga nei.”


(Gen. 6:5, 6) It may be difficult for those who have never experienced such a loss to appreciate how devastating it can be. 	 (Kenese 6:5, 6) E mafai o sē malamalama a latou kolā ne seki oko aka eiloa ki se tulaga penei i te ‵mae telā e mafai o maua mai i ei.


Consider just a few of the blessings that await them under God’s Kingdom. 	 Ke mafau‵fau ki nāi fakamanuiaga kolā e faka‵tali mai ki a latou mai lalo i te Malo o te Atua.


In contrast, contemplate the benefits that come to those who maintain chaste conduct. 	 E ‵kese mai i ei, mafaufau ‵loto ki mea aoga e uke kolā ka maua ne latou kolā e tumau i te ‵lei olotou amioga.


But which aspect of creation do you think means the most to them—things or people? 	 Kae ne a toe mea tāua ki a laua i tau faka‵tau, mai i mea katoa kolā ne faite—ko mea io me ko tino?


No wonder Ezra was stunned at seeing what had taken place! 	 E se tioa eiloa o poi masei a Esela i mea kolā ne ‵tupu!


All of this can lead to substantial harm. 	 Ka iku atu a mea katoa konei ki se matugā fakamaseiga lasi ‵ki.


If your conscience tells you that you have improvements to make in this regard, prayerfully seek Jehovah’s help in order to make them! 	 Kafai e fai atu tou loto lagona me e ‵tau o galue malosi koe i te feitu tenei, ke akai atu ki a Ieova fakatasi mo te faiga o ‵talo ko te mea ke galue koe ki ei!


It did worshippers of Baal no good to call upon the name of that false god “from morning till noon, saying: ‘O Baal, answer us!’” (1 Ki. 18:26) Millions today offer wordy, repetitious prayers, thinking in vain that they “will get a hearing.” 	 Ne seki ai se fesoasoani ne maua ne tino tapuaki a Paala i te taimi ne ka‵laga atu ei “mai i te taeao ke oko ki te afiafi” ki te igoa o te lotou atua ‵se, i te fai atu penei: “Paala tali mai ki a matou!” (1 Tupu 18:26,Tusi Paia, Samoa) E lau i miliona a tino i aso nei e fakaukeuke kae fakafokifoki olotou pati i olotou ‵talo mo te manatu me i te faiga tenā ko “te talia tenā o te ‵talo.”


Evidently, some early Christians lost sight of that fact and began seeking undue prominence among their brothers in the congregation. 	 E manino ‵lei me ne galo atu i nisi Kelisiano i aso mua a te manatu tenā, kae ne kamata o kausaki atu latou ki tulaga ma‵luga sē ‵tau i va o olotou taina i te fakapotopotoga.


What Do You Know About Witchcraft? 	 Ne a Mea e Iloa ne Koe e Uiga ki te Faivailakau?


(Matthew 24:45) This may be the case especially if reading has always been difficult for us or if a publication is discussing “the deep things of God.” (1 Corinthians 2:10) Should we not, though, make time for personal study? 	 (Mataio 24:45) Kāti e mafai o fai penā maise māfai e se na lo ko ‵lei te ‵tou fai‵tau io me māfai e fakamatala mai i se mataupu a “fuafuaga ‵loto a te Atua.” (1 Kolinito 2:10) Kaia e se fakaavanoa ei ne taimi mō fai a sukesukega totino?


You, the one saying ‘Do not commit adultery,’ do you commit adultery?” 	 Ne fai mai koe me se ‵tau se tino o mulilua, ka ko koe e mulilua.”


(Romans 14:2-4) Each individual, therefore, should investigate any proposed treatment and ensure that it does not conflict with his or her Bible-trained conscience.—Galatians 6:5; Hebrews 5:14. 	 (Loma 14:2-4) Tela la, e ‵tau mo tino taki tokotasi katoa o sukesuke so se togafiti kae fakamautinoa aka me e se fe‵paki mo tena loto lagona telā ko oti ne akoakogina.—Kalatia 6:5; Epelu 5:14.


Who was Absalom, and how did he attempt to curry the favor of those coming to the king for judgment? 	 Ko oi a Apisaloma, kae ne taumafai pefea a ia o fakakolekole atu ki tino kolā ne olo atu ki te tupu ke fai olotou fakamasinoga?


7 Paul was also flexible. 	 7 Ne fulifuli foki ne Paulo ana fakamatalaga.


When I was 12, the Spanish Civil War broke out. 	 I te taimi ne 12 ei toku tausaga, ne tupu se Taua i Sepania.


9 Holy spirit likewise empowered Jesus’ apostles to obey God rather than those whom many esteemed as teachers of true religion. 	 9 I se auala tai ‵pau, ne fakamalosi ne te agaga tapu a apositolo a Iesu ke faka‵logo ki te Atua i lō latou kolā e faka‵malu ki ei a tino e tokouke e pelā me ne faiakoga o te lotu tonu.


Let us consider two of the sinful practices listed by Paul—sexual immorality and uncleanness.—Read Colossians 3:5-9. 	 Ke na onoono nei tatou ki faifaiga agasala kolā ne taku mai ne Paulo—amioga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau mo amioga lai‵lai.—Faitau te Kolose 3:5-9.


“God is for us a refuge and strength, a help that is readily to be found during distresses.”—PSALM 46:1. 	 “A te Atua ko te lafiga mo te malosi o tatou, e toka faeloa a ia o fesoasoani ki a tatou i taimi o puapuagā.”—SALAMO 46:1.


Included too is the work of Kingdom-preaching and disciple-making. 	 E aofia foki i ei ko te galuega ko te talaiatuga o te Malo mo te faiga o soko.


Paul further says: “Be minded the same way toward others as to yourselves.” 	 Ne toe fai mai a Paulo: “Ke ola koutou i te loto tasi.”


Jesus’ early disciples—who were in a unique position to know what really happened—boldly proclaimed that Jesus was resurrected. 	 A soko mua o Iesu—kolā e iloa ‵lei ne latou a mea ne ‵tupu—ne loto ‵toa eiloa o folafola atu me i a Iesu ne toe fakatu aka.


They should remember that all humans, including judges, are accountable to Jehovah God and Jesus Christ. 	 Ke na masaua ne latou me i tino katoa, e aofia foki i ei a fāmasino, e ‵tau o avatu olotou tala ki a Ieova te Atua mo Iesu Keliso.


One is shown here—a portion of the book of Isaiah from the Dead Sea Scrolls. 	 E tasi e fakaasi mai i konei—se vaega o te tusi o Isaia i Pelugā Tusi mai te Tai Mate.


Jesus never considered himself equal to God. 	 Ne seki mafaufau lele a Iesu i a ia e ‵pau mo te Atua.


The Bible’s View 	 Te Kilokiloga a te Tusi Tapu


What is his or her communication style? 	 E pefea te auala e fesokotaki atu ei a ia ki tino?


Jehovah did not declare him righteous in the sense that he does those whom he anoints with spirit to be “joint heirs with Christ.” 	 E seki takuamiotonugina ne Ieova a Apelaamo e pelā mo te mea e fai ne ia ki tino kolā e fakaeke ne ia ki te agaga ke “pule fakatasi mo Keliso.”


This inexhaustible source of divine wisdom is powerful in helping us to overcome wrong practices and conform our lives to Jehovah’s will. 	 E lasi kae katoatoa ‵lei te poto telā e maua mai i te Muna a te Atua, kae e fesoasoani mai i ei ke manumalo tatou i amioga ma‵sei kae ke fakafetaui aka ‵tou olaga ki te loto o te Atua.


Let the Congregation Be Built Up 	 Ke na Fakamalosi Aka te Fakapotopotoga


Do you sometimes feel unable to carry on in your own strength? 	 E mata, e se maua ne koe a te malosi i nisi taimi ke kufaki?


17. How can we imitate Jehovah’s love and long-suffering, and why should we do so? 	 17 Ka iku atu te kufaki o Ieova ki te fakaolataga mō te fia miliona o tino.


(Romans 5:12) We cannot on our own escape the consequence of sin, namely death.—Romans 6:23. 	 (Loma 5:12) E se mafai ne tatou o ‵sao mai i te ikuga o te agasala, telā ko te mate.—Loma 6:23.


Only by sharing your life with your mate can the two of you grow together and “become one flesh” in the fullest sense.—Genesis 2:24. 	 Mai i te fakamāumāu taimi fakatasi mo tau avaga e mafai ei o gasolo aka te ‵pili o te lū va, “telā ko tasi ei lāua.”—Kenese 2:24.


Indeed, the Bible states: “With someone loyal you [Jehovah] will act in loyalty.” (2 Samuel 22:26) Remaining loyal to God entails remaining loyal to the marriage arrangement that he instituted.—Genesis 2:24. 	 Ne fai mai te Tusi Tapu, penei: “[Ieova], a koe e fakamaoni ki a latou kolā e fakamaoni atu ki a koe.” (2 Samuelu 22:26) A te fakamaoni ki te Atua e aofia i ei te fakamaoni foki ki te fakaipoipoga telā ne kamata ne ia.—Kenese 2:24.


16 David stands as an example for parents today. 	 16 E fai a Tavita e pelā me se fakaakoakoga ki mātua i aso nei.


Additionally, the writers of the Christian Greek Scriptures refer to Abraham more than 70 times. 	 E se gata i ei, ne fakasino atu faka-70 tupu taimi a tino tusitala o Tusitusiga Eleni Kelisiano ki a Apelaamo.


How does Ephesians 4:25 indicate that Christians need one another? 3 Like the interdependent members of the human body, Christians need one another. 	 3 E pelā eiloa mo te fakatau fakalagolago o vaega takitasi o te foitino o te tino, e penā foki te manakogina a te fakatau fesoasoani o Kelisiano.


Out of Christian interest in that person and out of loyalty to Jehovah, you may choose to speak with him in a kindly way, with the aim of winning him over. 	 Ona ko tou amanaia ki tou taina Kelisiano tenā fakatasi mo tou fakamaoni ki a Ieova, kāti ka faipati atu koe ki ei i se auala atafai mo te fakamoemoega ke faka‵lei aka te fakalavelave tenā.


The Bible outlines what roles for qualified Christian men? 	 Ne a tiute kolā e taku mai i te Tusi Tapu mō tāgata Kelisiano kolā ne fetaui ‵lei?


He examines the heart. (Jonah 4:5-11) That Jonah learned a valuable lesson is evident by the candid account that he himself recorded. 	 (Iona 4:5-11) Ona ko te tala kātoa telā ne tusi ne Iona e uiga ki a ia, ko iloa ei ne tatou me ne aogā eiloa te fakaakoakoga tenā ki a ia.


7 What of the second assurance—Jehovah would protect his people? 	 7 Kae pefea te lua o folafolaga—me ka puipui ne Ieova ana tino?


The result was the loss of God’s spirit and favor, which eventually led to his ignominious death. 	 Ne iku atu i ei ki te galo mai i a ia a te agaga mo te taliaga a te Atua, kae ne iku atu i ei ki tena mate fakalumalumagina.


In fact, “faith is not a possession of all people.” (2 Thessalonians 3:2) However, Christians must have faith in order to inherit God’s promises. 	 A te tonuga loa, e “se ko tino katoa e tali‵tonu ki te talaiga.” (2 Tesalonia 3:2) Tela la, e ‵tau o maua ne Kelisiano te loto talitonu ko te mea ke maua ne latou a folafolaga a te Atua.


He did not have the attitude, ‘I came all the way from the heavens, so you should listen to me.’ 	 Ne seki maua ne ia se vaegā kilokiloga penei, ‘E ‵tau o faka‵logo mai koutou ki a au me i a au ne vau mai te lagi.’


What questions will we consider about the use of alcohol? 	 Ne a fesili ka mafau‵fau tatou ki ei e uiga ki te fakaaogāga o te kava?


18 The psalmist next sings: “Who is there knowing the strength of your anger and your fury according to the fear of you? 	 18 Ne toe usu mai te faisalamo, penei: “Ko oi e iloa ne ia te malosi katoatoa o tou ita? Ko oi foki e iloa ne ia te fakamataku manafai e oko mai tou kaitaua lasi?


Moreover, such prayers indicate that we have Christlike love. 	 E se gata i ei, a vaegā ‵talo penā e fakaasi atu ei me e maua ne tatou te alofa e pelā mo Keliso.


(Psalm 96:7, 8) Jehovah’s Witnesses help others to learn about Jehovah so that they can properly ascribe glory to him. 	 (Salamo 96:7, 8) E fesoasoani atu a Molimau a Ieova ki nisi tino ke tau‵loto e uiga ki a Ieova ko te mea ke mafai o tuku faka‵lei atu ne latou a te vikiga ki a ia.


8 Like Asa, you can show that you have a complete heart by fully relying on God when you are faced with opposition, even some that may seem insurmountable. 	 8 E pelā mo Asa, e mafai ne koe o fakaasi atu te loto kātoa mai te fakalagolago ki te Atua māfai ko fe‵paki mo tekeatuga, io me ne fakalavelave e faiga‵ta atu.


Rather, it was (1) a sin that could be settled between the individuals concerned but it was also (2) a sin serious enough to merit disfellowshipping if not settled. 	 I lō te fai penā, ko fai eiloa mo fai (1) se agasala telā ne mafai fua o faka‵lei ne tino konā kae ko fai foki mo fai (2) se agasala matagā telā ko ‵tau ei o fakatea se tino māfai e se faka‵lei aka.


Still, they echoed the words of the psalmist: “In union with God I shall praise his word. In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. 	 Kae mai i olotou faiga ne lavea atu ei i a latou a pati a te faisalamo: “Au e fakatuanaki ki te Atua, tenā te mea ko sē mataku ei au; au e ‵viki ki a ia ona ko ana folafolaga.


Simply this: The Hebrew prophet Moses, who evidently based Genesis on records he had received, was presenting facts, not a mythical allegory. 	 E fakamaoni mai ei te mea tenei: Ne tuku mai ne te pelofeta Epelu ko Mose, telā ne tusi ne ia te tusi ko Kenese mai fakamatalaga kolā ne maua ne ia, a fakamatalaga ‵tonu kae seki ‵fatu aka fua ne ia se tala.


It will be controlled by God’s heavenly Kingdom, for which Jesus taught his followers to pray. 	 Ka pule atu ki ei te Malo faka-te-lagi o te Atua, telā ne fakaakoako ne Iesu ana soko ke ‵talo ki ei.


So when you read the Bible, seek his help to understand it, retain it, and apply it in your life.—Ezra 7:10. 	 Tela la, kafai e faitau koe ki te Tusi Tapu, ke ‵sala atu ki tena fesoasoani ke malamalama i ei, tausi, kae fakagalue ne koe i tou olaga.—Esela 7:10.


The answer involves a little-known fact—Satan the Devil is the ruler of this wicked world. 	 E aofia i te tali tenei se mea telā e se iloa ne tino e tokouke—me i a Satani, te Tiapolo, ko te pule o te lalolagi masei tenei.


Visit the jw.org website, which is available in more than 900 languages. 	 Fano ki te fakatuatusi ko te jw.org, telā ko avanoa nei i ‵gana e silia atu mo te 900.


Jesus will save people from affliction and will crush those defrauding them. 	 Ka faka‵sao ne Iesu a tino mai i logo‵maega kae ka fakatakavale ne ia a tino kolā e fakapuapuaga ne latou a tino.


Such individuals may say, “I am interested in spiritual matters, but I do not get involved in organized religion.” 	 E mafai o fai mai a vaegā tino penā, “Au e fiafia ki mea faka-te-agaga, kae e seai se lotu e kau atu au ki ei.”


He knows how to take care of me physically, spiritually, and emotionally. 	 E iloa ne ia te auala ke puipui ei au i te feitu faka-te-foitino, feitu faka-te-agaga mo te feitu tau lagonaga.


With this decision, that righteous and faithful man became involved in the fulfillment of what Jehovah had spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “Look! The maiden herself will actually become pregnant, and she is giving birth to a son, and she will certainly call his name Immanuel.” 	 Ona ko te fakaikuga tenā, ne aofia a te tagata amiotonu kae fakamaoni tenā i te fakataunuga o pati a Ieova e auala i te pelofeta ko Isaia: “Ka faitama se tamafine kae ka fanau mai ne ia se tama tagata kae ka fakaigoa ne ia ko ‘Emanuelu.’”


Or we might wish to have a more “normal” life. 	 Io me kāti ko fia maua ne tatou te olaga “masani” telā e maua ne nisi tino.


(Genesis 1:26; Malachi 2:10) “I shall laud you because in a fear-inspiring way I am wonderfully made,” sang the psalmist to his God. “Your works are wonderful, as my soul is very well aware.”—Psalm 139:14. 	 (Kenese 1:26; Malaki 2:10) Ne usu atu te faisalamo ki tena Atua, penei: “E tavea koe ne au, me ne faite ne koe au i se aula fakamataku kae fakaofoofogia; e fakaofoofogia au galuega; e pelā mo te mea e iloa ne toku foitino.”—Salamo 139:14, Tusi Paia, Samoa.


The apostles and disciples were refreshed by Jesus’ mild temper and lowliness of heart. 	 Ne fakamalosi aka te kau apositolo mo soko ne te agamalu mo te loto maulalo o Iesu.


Well, from the first issue of 6,000 copies in 1879, The Watchtower has grown to a worldwide circulation of more than 22,000,000 copies in 132 languages—121 of these being published simultaneously. 	 Ia, ne tupu aka te fakasalalauga o Te Faleleoleo Maluga mai i kopi e 6,000 i tena lomiga muamua i te 1879, ki kopi e sili atu i te 22,000,000 i ‵gana e 132—kae e 121 a ‵gana e ‵lomi katoa i te taimi e tasi.


Despite negative experiences with so-called Christian churches, they had a strong desire to get to know God. 	 Kae faitalia eiloa a mea sē ‵lei ne maua ne laua mai lotu kolā e fai mai i a latou ne Kelisiano, ne ma‵nako malosi eiloa ke iloa ne laua te Atua.


(Prov. 1:8) To have believing parents who truly love Jehovah is a blessing. 	 (Faata. 1:8) A te mauaga o mātua kolā e a‵lofa tonu ki a Ieova se fakamanuiaga eiloa.


(Judges 4:14-16; 5:19-21) Gideon, with a small band of 300 men, routed a huge Midianite army in the vicinity. 	 (Famasino 4:14-16; 5:19-21) Ne fakatakavale ne Kitiona mo tena kautau foliki e toko 300 tāgata a te matugā kautau a Mitiana i te kogā koga foki tenā.


Are you mature enough to consider this step seriously? 	 E mata, ko matua ‵lei koe ke mafaufau ‵mafa ki te auala tenei?


His Word urges us to “become imitators of God.” 	 E fakamalosi mai tena Muna me “e ‵tau ke pelā [tatou] mo ia.”


Include a letter stating that the donation is conditional. 	 • E aofia i ei se tusi e fakaasi atu ei i te meaalofa e isi se fakatokaga ki ei.


I repent in dust and ashes.”—Job 42:2, 6. 	 Au ko salamō i te ‵pefu mo te lefu.”—Iopu 42:2, 6.


Or giving your children a fine start in life? 	 Io me ko te tukuatuga o se kamataga ‵lei ki au tama‵liki i te olaga?


So I compelled myself and went offering up the burnt sacrifice.”—1 Samuel 13:8-12. 	 Tena ne manatu ifo ei au, ko tau o na ofo ne au te taulaga.’ ”—1 Samuelu 13:8-12.


(Jas. 1:8) Like a man in a rudderless boat on a stormy sea, he will be tossed about by shifting human opinion. 	 (Iakopo 1:8) E pelā eiloa me se tagata i se pōti e seai sena foe ke takitaki ei i luga i te tai sou, ka fakamalosigina a ia ne mafaufauga sē fakatuagagina o tino.


The Governing Body echoes the apostle Paul, who wrote: “These things we also speak, not with words taught by human wisdom, but with those taught by the spirit.” (1 Cor. 2:13) After centuries of apostasy and spiritual darkness, can anything other than holy spirit explain the rapid increase in spiritual understanding since 1919? 	 Ne ‵lago eiloa te Potukau Pule ki te apositolo ko Paulo, telā ne tusi mai: “E fai‵pati atu foki ne tatou a mea konei, e se i pati kolā e akoako mai e auala i poto o tāgata, kae ko mea kolā e akoako mai ne te agaga.” (1 Koli. 2:13) Mai tua o se fia selau tausaga o akoakoga aposetasi kae seki ai foki se takitakiga mautinoa i te feitu faka-te-agaga, e mata, e isi aka foki se mea i tafa o te agaga tapu e mafai o fakamaoni ki ei te gasolo ki luga o te malamalama faka-te-agaga talu mai te 1919?


In what ways should we exercise our faith? 	 I auala fea e ‵tau ei mo tatou o fakagalue aka te ‵tou fakatuanaki?


Thus, what God has set down is, not the fate of individuals or the outcome of all events, but certain principles that govern the operation of human affairs in line with his purpose. 	 Tela la, a mea kolā ne fakaiku aka ne te Atua ko nisi akoakoga fakavae kolā e pule atu ki faifaiga a tino e ‵tusa mo tena fuafuaga kae e se ko te fakatokaga o mea e ‵tau o ‵tupu i te olaga o se tino.


‘Every day the world turns over on someone who was just sitting on top of it.’” 	 ‘I aso katoa, e fanoa‵noa faeloa a tino kolā e fakalagolago malosi ki tupe mo tavaega.’ ” E ui eiloa e tali‵tonu a tino e tokouke ki mau konā, e tokofia a tino e talia ne latou a pati a Iesu ke aoga ki olotou olaga?


All in the congregation submit to the arrangement that Jesus made for “the faithful and discreet slave” to provide spiritual food at the proper time. 	 E faka‵logo a tino katoa i te fakapotopotoga ki te fakatokaga ne fai ne Iesu mō “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto” ke fakasoa mai a meakai i te taimi tonu.


17 Similarly, as Jehovah’s Witnesses diligently fulfill their commission to preach, the message of God’s Kingdom is being declared worldwide. 	 17 E penā foki te fakataunuga o te galuega a Molimau a Ieova ke talai atu te fekau o te Malo o te Atua ki te lalolagi kātoa.


Wholesome Recreation That Refreshes 	 Fakafiafiaga Kolā e Faka‵fou Malosi


If you formerly practiced another religion, how did you feel when God’s purposes were explained to you in the light of Scripture or when teachings that were once difficult to understand were clarified? 	 Kafai ne nofo muamua koe i se isi talitonuga, e pefea ou lagonaga i te taimi ne fakamatala atu ei ki a koe a fuafuaga a te Atua e ‵tusa mo te mainaga i te Tusi Tapu io me ko malamalama nei koe i nisi akoakoga kolā ne faigata ke malamalama i ei?


How was the congregation to deal with such a person? 	 Se a te mea ka fai ne te fakapotopotoga ki vaegā tino penā?


Out of regard for her husband’s wishes, the wife may decide to go with him, being determined not to share in any religious ceremonies. 	 Ona ko te manakoga o tena avaga, e mafai ne te avaga fafine o fakaiku aka ke olo laua mo tena avaga, kae ke se kau atu a ia ki faifaiga fakalotu.


In this business, honesty is often shoved aside for the sake of gaining wealth. 	 I te pisinisi tenei, e tāua atu te maumea i te fakamaoni.


Many parents have found that they occasionally face a battle of wills, but they cannot give in when their decision is well-founded. 	 Faitalia me e se ‵pau a mafaufauga o mātua mo manatu o olotou tama‵liki, e se ‵tau lele eiloa mo mātua o fakama‵lie aka faeloa a loto o olotou tama‵liki māfai e se ‵lei a mea kolā e ma‵nako latou o fai.


They prayed for comfort, for guidance, for forgiveness, and for answers to the hardest of questions.—Psalm 23:3; 71:21; Daniel 9:4, 5, 19; Habakkuk 1:3. 	 Ne ‵talo atu latou mō se fakamafanafanaga, takitakiga, fakamagaloga, kae penā foki eiloa mo tali ki fesili faiga‵ta.—Salamo 23:3; 71:21; Tanielu 9:4, 5, 19; Sapakuka 1:3.


Meditating on one Bible verse after another likely added to your fund of knowledge, something that enriched you spiritually. 	 A te mafaufau ‵loto ki fuaiupu takitasi i te Tusi Tapu ka fakaopoopo atu ei ki tou iloaga, se mea telā e fakamaumea ne ia koe i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Jesus explained: “The helper, the holy spirit, which the Father will send in my name, that one will teach you all things.” 	 Ne fai atu Iesu: “Ka ko te fesoasoani, ko te agaga tapu tenā, ka uga mai ne te Tamana e alatu mai i toku igoa, o akoako atu ki a koutou i mea katoa.”


Bart Ehrman explains: “It is not a Gospel written by Judas, or one that even claims to be. . . . 	 E fakamatala mai penei a Bart Ehrman: “E sē se Tusi ne tusi eiloa ne Iuta, io me se isi tino aka. . . .


Do you get enough exercise? 	 E mata, e lava loa a fakamalosiga faka-te-foitino e fai sāle ne koe?


What a valuable message we find in Book Five of Psalms!—Hebrews 4:12. 	 Ko tafaga la te tāua o te fekau e maua ne tatou i te Vaega e Lima o te Tusi ko Salamo!—Epelu 4:12.


JEHOVAH is the perfect Father. 	 AIEOVA ko te Tamana ‵lei katoatoa.


So let us see what God asked, and let us think about the implications, yes, let us do what Job 37:14 urges us to do. 	 Nei la, ke onoono tatou ki fesili kolā ne fai ne te Atua kae ke mafau‵fau foki i ei ki te uiga mō tatou. Ke na fai ne tatou a mea kolā e fakamalosi mai ne te Iopu 37:14 ke fai.


Despite the apostasy that led to the development of Christendom after the death of Jesus’ apostles, Jehovah kept on performing wonderful works to ensure the fulfillment of his purpose. 	 Faitalia te ‵tekeatuga telā ne iku atu ki te faka‵tuakaga o Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se mai tua o te ‵mate o apositolo a Iesu, ne tumau eiloa a Ieova i te faiga o mea fakaofoofogia ke fakataunu i ei ana fuafuaga.


(Isa. 32:2) They strive to speak in such a way that at the end of the meeting, all in attendance are refreshed and energized.—Matt. 11:28; Acts 15:32. 	 (Isaia 32:2) E taumafai malosi latou ke fai‵pati atu i se auala telā ka fakamalosi aka ei a tino katoa i te fakaotiga o te fakatasiga.—Mataio 11:28; Galuega 15:32.


Ask them to show you from your Bible the basis for their answers. 	 Fai atu ki a latou ke fakaasi atu ki a koe mai tau Tusi Tapu a mea kolā e fakavae ki ei olotou tali.


(Mark 10:13-15) To receive Kingdom blessings, we must be as humble and teachable as young children. 	 (Maleko 10:13-15) Ke maua ne tatou a fakamanuiaga o te Malo, e ‵tau o loto mau‵lalo kae akoakogofie tatou e pelā me ne tama‵liki.


Paul wrote: “All the things that were written aforetime were written for our instruction, that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope.” 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo: “Me i mea katoa kolā ne tusi i te Tusi, ne tusi ke akoako ei tatou, ko te mea ke maua ne tatou a te fakamoemoega.”


Both articles will consider three lines of evidence that Jehovah has indeed been behind those men, proving that he was—and still is—the true Leader of his people.—Isa. 58:11. 	 I mataupu katoa konei, e tuku mai ei a fakamaoniga e tolu me ko Ieova eiloa ne takitaki ne ia a tagata konā, fakatalitonu mai me ko ia eiloa i aso konā —ko ia foki i aso nei—ko te Takitaki tonu o ana tino.—Isa. 58:11.


In times past, fires were lit on the rocky cliffs of England to indicate where refuge from storms could be found. 	 I aso mua, e faka‵ka sāle a afi i kaugutu o koga fatufatua i Egelani ke fakaasi atu ei a koga kolā e mafai o faka‵lafi ki ei mai i afā.


(Genesis 1:27, 28) The question is, Will you be there? 	 (Kenese 1:27, 28) Te fesili la, E mata, ka nofo atu koe i ei?


The Bible reveals that the Devil was “hurled down to the earth, and his angels were hurled down with him.” 	 E fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu me i te Tiapolo ko oti “ne ‵pei ifo . . . fakatasi mo ana agelu ki te lalolagi.”


How? IN THIS ISSUE 	 KO MATAUPU I TE TUSI TENEI


“The flood story is found throughout the world,” says scholar Claus Westermann. 	 “E maua atu te tala e uiga ki te lolo i te lalolagi kātoa,” ko pati a te tagata poto ko Claus Westermann.


“Let us not sleep on as the rest do, but let us stay awake and keep our senses.”—1 THESSALONIANS 5:6. 	 “Tela la, e se ‵tau mo tatou o ‵moe e pelā mo nisi tino; e ‵tau mo tatou o mataala kae toka.”—1 TESALONIA 5:6.


Like a lamp that burns brightly, the Bible sheds light on the many complex issues and problems of modern-day living.—Psalm 119:105. 	 E pelā eiloa me se molī telā e kā malosi, e fakamaina mai ne te Tusi Tapu a te mainaga ki fesili mo fakalavelave e uke o te olaga i aso nei.—Salamo 119:105.


“Continue putting up with one another.” 	 “Ke fakatau fa‵ki faeloa.”


JESUS’ PRIORITIES 	 TOE MEA TĀUA KI A IESU


Then, as more and more of those with the earthly hope—symbolically like the stick “for Joseph”—joined the anointed, the two groups became “one flock.” 	 Kae i te taimi ne ‵kau mai ei a tino e tokouke kolā e fakamoe‵moe ke ola i te lalolagi —ne fakatusa ki te lakau “mō Iosefa”—ki te kau fakaekegina, ne fai ei a potukau e lua konei e pelā me se “lafu mamoe e tasi.”


This was an integral part of his worship, “a sacred service.” 	 A te mea tenei se vaega kātoa o tena tapuakiga, “se taviniga tapu.”


The child feels abandoned. 	 E mafaufau te tamaliki me ko tuku tiaki a ia.


You will no doubt agree that you have benefited from the Christian congregation in many ways. 	 E seai eiloa se fakalotolotolua me ka lotomalie koe me ne maua ne koe a mea aoga mai te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano i auala e uke.


Think of a similar illustration from a parent’s viewpoint. 	 Fakaataata i tou mafaufau me e isi ne fakamolemole a tau tamaliki e fia fai atu ki a koe.


But through the prophet Amos and others, Jehovah also held out a wonderful prospect for people of “all the nations.”—Amos 3:2; 9:11, 12; Isaiah 2:2-4. 	 Kae auala i te pelofeta ko Amosa mo nisi tino, ne folafola mai foki ne Ieova se fakamoemoega gali mō tino i “fenua katoa.”—Amosa 3:2; 9:11, 12; Isaia 2:2-4.


He was genuinely interested in their spiritual welfare, and he willingly expended himself in their behalf. 	 E saga tonu atu a ia ki manakoga faka-te-agaga o latou, kae loto fiafia o fakamāumāu atu ana taimi mō latou.


As the struggle continues, let us assist one another not to give up.—Acts 14:21, 22. 	 A koi taumafai eiloa tatou, ke na fakatau fesoasoani tatou ke mo a ma ‵tuka vave ‵tou loto.—Galuega 14:21, 22.


What do we need to do to move forward as a spiritual person? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou ke gasolo ki mua e pelā me se tino faka-te-agaga?


13 Read Proverbs 22:4. 	 13 Faitau te Faataoto 22:4.


So parents, be good students of the Bible and of our study aids. 	 Tela la mātua, ke sukesuke faka‵lei ki te Tusi Tapu mo ‵tou tusi.


In proof of that, God empowered Jesus to raise several dead people to life.—Read Ecclesiastes 9:5; John 11:11, 43, 44. In what sense is death like sleep? 	 Ke fakamaoni aka te manatu tenā, ne tuku atu ne te Atua te malosi ki a Iesu ke faka‵tu aka ne ia a nai tino ‵mate ki te ola.—Faitau te Failauga 9:5; Ioane 11:11, 43, 44.


So Manoah prayed: “Excuse me, Jehovah. The man of the true God that you just sent, let him, please, come again to us and instruct us as to what we ought to do to the child that will be born.” 	 Tenā ne ‵talo atu ei Manoa: “Te Aliki [Ieova], fakamolemole, toe uga mai aka te agelu a te Atua ke toe vau ki a māua o fakaasi mai te mea e ‵tau o fai ne māua ki te tamaliki manafai ko fanau mai.”


While they should teach with vigor and enthusiasm, their teaching must be soundly based on God’s written Word and the instruction that comes through Jehovah’s organization. 	 E tiga eiloa e ‵tau o akoako atu latou i se auala magoi mo te loto finafinau, e ‵tau o fakavae ‵mautakitaki olotou akoakoga ki te Muna tusia a te Atua mo akoakoga kolā e tuku mai e auala i te fakapotopotoga a Ieova.


There is one marriage, in this case the legally valid customary (tribal) marriage, and one Scriptural talk. 	 E tasi te fakaipoipoga, ko te fakaipoipoga telā ne talia ke fai e ‵tusa mo tuu mo aganuu, kae ‵tau foki o tasi te lauga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


Why did God want his people to respect the leaders in Israel? 	 Kaia ne manako ei te Atua ko ana tino ke āva ki takitaki i Isalaelu?


But he said: ‘Don’t look at the poverty. 	 Kae ne fai mai a ia: ‘Sa saga ki te olaga ma‵tiva. ‵Saga ki tino, ‵kilo tonu atu ki olotou mata.


But more than that, we will gain confidence that we have God’s approval, which is far better than anything Satan and his agents can offer. 	 Kae e uke atu a mea e aofia i te mea tenā, ka maua ne tatou te loto talitonu me e maua ne tatou te taliaga a te Atua, telā e sili fakafia atu i te ‵lei i lō so se mea telā e mafai o ofo mai ne Satani mo ana sui.


2 The Bible assures us that humans are far from insignificant in Jehovah’s eyes. 	 2 E fakatalitonu mai ne te Tusi Tapu me e tāua ‵ki a tino i te kilokiloga a Ieova.


• What can parents and others learn from Jesus? 	 • Ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne mātua mo nisi tino mai i a Iesu?


KNOWING what Isaiah and other prophets had written about the Messiah, the Jewish nation long anticipated his arrival. 	 ONA ko te mea ko iloa ne latou a mea ne tusi ne Isaia mo nisi pelofeta e uiga ki te Mesia, ko leva eiloa ne fakamoe‵moe a tino Iutaia ki tena oko mai.


I thoroughly bore witness.” 	 Ne fai eiloa taku galuega.”


3 Faith is not a quality that sinful humans are born with; nor does it develop naturally. 	 3 A te fakatuanaki e sē se uiga telā ne fa‵nau mai mo tino agasala; io me māfua aka eiloa i a ia.


Why is Jesus called God’s Son? 	 Kaia e taku ei a Iesu ko te Tama a te Atua?


12. (a) What did King Hezekiah do when threatened by Assyrian King Sennacherib? (b) What do we learn from how Jehovah resolved the problem? 	 12. (a) Ne a mea ne fai ne te tupu ko Hesekia i te taimi ne fakamatakutaku ei a ia ne te tupu o Asulia ko Sanelivi? (e) Se a te mea e tauloto ne tatou mai i te auala ne faka‵lei aka ei ne Ieova te fakalavelave?


(Proverbs 31:13, 14, 16) Today, single-parent families are ever more common.* Many single Christian parents are doing an admirable job of providing for their household. 	 (Faataoto 31:13, 14, 16) I aso nei, ko oti ne gasolo aka o tokouke a kāiga kolā e tokotasi fua te mātua i ei.* E fai eiloa ne mātua Kelisiano e tokouke, kolā e seai ne olotou avaga, se galuega tafasili i te ‵lei i te tausi atu ki olotou kāiga.


16 Learn From God’s Word—How Can We Choose Good Friends? 	 Fepuali 6-12, 2012 Kaia e ‵Tau ei o Takitaki Tatou ne te Agaga Tapu?


Reasonableness—Matthew 15:21-28. 	 Uiga Faigofie—Mataio 15:21-28.


(Isaiah 21:9) This time, following World War I, it is Babylon the Great, the world empire of false religion, that is toppled from its perch of authority. 	 (Isaia 21:9) I te taimi tenā, mai tua ifo i te Taua Muamua a te Lalolagi, ne pakū ki lalo Papelonia te Sili, te emupaea o lotu ‵se i te lalolagi kātoa, mai i olotou tulaga ma‵luga i te faiga o pulega.


(Ex. 19:3-8) And in Jeremiah’s day, the people confirmed being dedicated to God. 	 (Eso. 19:3-8) Kae i aso o Ielemia, ne fakamautinoa aka ne tino a te lotou tukuatuga ki te Atua.


But that attack actually strengthened my resolve to “obey God as ruler rather than men.”—Acts 5:29. 	 Kae ne fakamalosi aka ne te fakalavelave tenā a taku fakaikuga ke “fakalogo ki te Atua e pelā me ko te pule i lō tāgata.”—Galu. 5:29.


(Ephesians 5:10-12) Instead, we use our time to do what is good. 	 (Efeso 5:10-12) I lō te fai penā, e fakaaogā ne tatou ‵tou taimi mō te faiga o mea ‵lei.


However, Enoch, born hundreds of years later, was. 	 Kae ne fai eiloa penā a Enoka, telā ne fanau mai i te fia selau o tausaga mai tua ifo i ei.


(Acts 11:19–28:31) 	 (Galuega 11:19–28:31)


• How is the Bible’s definition different from what many refer to when they talk about faith? 	 • Se a te mea e ‵kese ei a te fakamatalaga a te Tusi Tapu mai i fakamatalaga a tino e tokouke e uiga ki te fakatuanaki?


21 If we do not boast about our charity, our “gifts of mercy” will be in secret. 	 21 Kafai e se faka‵pula atu ne tatou a ‵tou meaalofa ka se iloa foki ne tino ‵tou “meaalofa.”


Imagine what a joy it will be to live eternally in Paradise with those whom you have helped to learn about God! 	 Mafaufau ki te fiafia ka maua ne koe ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i te Palataiso fakatasi mo tino kolā ne fesoasoani atu koe ki ei ke iloa ne latou te Atua!


And despite all of these positive things, who are still looked down on, ridiculed, and persecuted?’ 	 Ko oi a tino e manatu mā‵mā ki ei, e fakatauemu ki ei kae fakasauāgina foki faitalia me e ‵lei katoa a mea e fai ne latou?


14 God’s name does not appear only in the Bible. 	 14 E se sae mai fua i te Tusi Tapu a te igoa o te Atua.


He predicted that they would do works greater than his, and he assured them that God had affection for them. 	 Ne ‵valo atu ne ia me ka uke atu a olotou galuega e fai i lō ia, kae ne fakatalitonu atu foki ne ia i te Atua e alofa ki a latou.


They recoiled from its obscenity; and its constant appeals to the gods and goddesses of heathenism outraged their religious convictions.” 	 Ne ‵kalo keatea latou mai mea matagā konā, kae ona ko te lotou talitonuga ne ita foki latou ki fakakolekolega a atua tāgata mo atua fāfine a tino fāpaupau konā i te faiga o olotou koniseti.”


It has been defined as “the emotion excited by the acquisition or expectation of good.” 	 Ko oti ne taku pelā “me se lagonaga fiafia telā e fakamalosi aka mo te iloa me ka maua io me fakamoemoe me ka isi se mea ‵lei.”


Do you desire to support the disciple-making work? 	 E mata, e loto fiafia koe o ‵lago ki te faiga o soko?


How did Jehu respond? 	 Ne saga atu pefea a Ieu ki ei?


In time, he (or she) will likely accept true worship.’ 	 Kāti ka talia fakamuli ne ia te tapuakiga tonu.’


“He prayed in behalf of his companions.” 	 Ne “talo a Iopu mō ona taugasoa.”


If it fails, it is a heartache at best. 	 Kāfai e sē manuia, e fakafanoanoa eiloa te mea tenā.


(James 1:14) If our heart gets enticed, it may, in effect, wave sin enticingly before us, making it appear attractive and harmless. 	 (Iakopo 1:14) Kafai ko faka‵segina ‵tou loto, e mafai ei o fakaosooso mai ke agasala tatou, i te faiga ke foliga gali mai e aunoa mo se fakalavelave.


12 Does the Bible Condemn Gambling? 	 Se a te uiga o te talitonu ki a Ieova?


So let us determine what that divine statement means. 	 Tela la, taumafai ke maina tatou me ne a uiga o fakamatalaga konei mai te Atua.


The Resurrection Hope 	 Te Fakamoemoega ko te Toetuga


Galatians chapter 5 brings out the contrast between being under the influence of the holy spirit and that of the flesh.—Read Galatians 5:17, 18. 	 E taku mai i te Kalatia mataupu e 5 a te ‵kese o mea e iku mai i fakamalosiga a te agaga tapu mo manakoga faka-te-foitino.—Faitau te Kalatia 5:17, 18.


He has commanded us not to forsake our meeting together, especially during this time of the end. 	 E fakatonu mai a ia ke mo a e ‵galo sale tatou i taimi o fakatasiga, maise eiloa i taimi tenei o te gataga.


“VIEW THE FIELDS” 	 “ONOONO ATU KI FATOAGA”


(Jer. 1:4-6) In time, though, Jeremiah became so persistent and forceful in his preaching activity that many viewed him as a calamity howler. 	 (Ielemia 1:4-6) Kae fakamuli ifo, ne kamata o fakamaoni kae malosi a Ielemia i tena galuega talai telā ne ‵kilo atu a tino e tokouke ki a ia e pelā me se tino telā e faipati fua ki fakalavelave faiga‵ta.


The rest, including Korah, were consumed by fire from God. 	 Kae ne ‵sunu a nisi tino kolā ne ‵toe, e aofia foki i ei a Kola, i te afi mai te Atua.


Although Jesus promised his disciples that he would “prepare a place” for them in heaven, he indicated that the righteous do not automatically go there. 	 E tiga eiloa ne folafola atu ne Iesu ki ana soko me ka “fakatoka” ne ia se koga mō latou i te lagi, ne fakaasi mai ne ia me e se ko tino amio‵tonu katoa e olo atu ki te lagi.


On hearing this, the brothers modestly stopped objecting to Paul’s decision to go on to Jerusalem.—Acts 21:10-14. 	 I te lagonaga ne latou te mea tenei, ne fakagata ne taina mo te agamalu a te lotou faka‵tuka atu ki te fakaikuga a Paulo ke fano ki Ielusalema.—Galu. 21:10-14.


(Prov. 15:9; 21:21; Isa. 51:1) A way to start to do so is by “taking in knowledge of . . . the only true God, and of the one whom [he] sent forth, Jesus Christ.” 	 (Faataoto 15:9; 21:21; Isaia 51:1) A te auala ke kamata o fai penā ko te taumafai “ke iloa . . . te Atua tonu e tokotasi . . . mo Iesu Keliso [tel ne uga mai ne [ia].”


Jehovah came with his holy myriads, to execute judgment against all, and to convict all the ungodly concerning all their ungodly deeds that they did in an ungodly way, and concerning all the shocking things that ungodly sinners spoke against him.” 	 Ka vau te Aliki mo ana agelu tapu e fia ni afe; e aumai ne te fakamasinoga ki a latou katoa, o fakasala a tino agasala e se amio atua e ‵tusa mo amioga ma‵sei ne fai ne latou, pelā foki mo pati ma‵sei ne fai‵pati ne tino e se amio atua konā e uiga ki te Atua!”


The original-language word rendered “resolved” “has the idea of predetermination,” says one scholar. 	 A te pati i te ‵gana muamua eiloa telā e fakasino atu ki te “fakaiku” “e tuku mai i ei te manatu e uiga ki te mafaufau muamua,” ko pati a te tino akoga e tokotasi.


Of course, the Bible does contain parables. 	 E tonu, e aofia eiloa a tala fakatusa i te Tusi Tapu.


Arpachshad 	 Afasata


Our eldest daughter, Irina, and her family live in Germany. 	 A te ma tamaliki fafine matua e ‵nofo atu mo tena kāiga i Siamani.