We have been created in such a way that we find happiness in doing so. 	 Ne faite tatou i se auala telā e maua ne tatou te fiafia mai i ei.


Perhaps we could consider the current article for the weekly Watchtower Study or the material that will be covered during the Congregation Bible Study for the week. 	 Kāti e mafai foki o sau‵tala tatou ki manatu i mataupu kolā ne suke‵suke tatou ki ei i vaiaso takitasi mai te Sukesukega ki te Faleleoleo Maluga io me ne manatu mai te tusi telā e fai ki ei a te Sukesukega a te Fakapotopotoga ki te Tusi Tapu i te vaiaso.


They did their best to reach my heart. 	 Ne fai ne lāua te ‵toe mea e mafai o fai ke ‵goto tonu ki toku loto.


And she proceeded to come in and fall at his feet and bow down to him to the earth, after which she lifted up her son and went out.” 	 Ne fakasiga ifo a ia i vae o Elisaia, mo ona mata ko patele ki te laukele; tenā ne puke aka ne ia tena tama, kae olo.”


Therefore, “let us not give up in doing what is fine, for in due time we will reap if we do not tire out.” 	 Tela la, “ke mo a ma ‵fiu tatou i te faiga o mea ‵lei, me ka tau eiloa ne tatou a mea ‵lei i te taimi tonu māfai e se ‵fiu tatou.”


If you question the existence of God, please see the brochures Does God Really Care About Us? and Was Life Created? or ask the person who gave you this magazine for more information. 	 Kafai e fakafesili ne koe me e isi se Atua io me seai, fakamolemole onoono ki polosiua konei Does God Really Care About Us? mo te Was Life Created? io me fakamolemole atu ki te tino telā ne tuku atu ne ia te mekesini tenei ke maua ne koe ne fakamatalaga e uke atu.


Yes, but the Greek text could also read: “Get under my yoke with me.” 	 Ao, kae e mafai foki o faitau penei te fuaiupu tenei i te ‵gana Eleni: “Vau ke amo fakatasi taua.”


A promise of God is fulfilled in the birth of Abraham’s son Isaac. 	 Ne fakataunu te folafolaga a te Atua i te taimi ne fanau ei te tama a Apelaamo ko Isaako.


In view of the nearness of the impending “great tribulation,” now is the time to have a zealous share in the Kingdom-preaching and disciple-making work. 	 Ona ko te pili mai o te “fakalavelave lasi,” tenei eiloa te taimi ke na fai ‵tou tusaga mo te loto finafinau i te talaiatuga o te Malo mo te galuega ko te faiga o soko.


They were not sickened by such exhibitions because the ghastly butcheries of the amphitheatre had long since debased their feelings and perverted their instincts.”—Matthew 5:27, 28. 	 Ne seki takalia‵lia latou ki vaegā mea fakapoi‵poi penā ona ko te mea ko oti ne fakama‵sei olotou lagonaga ne faifaiga fakasauā i koga fai koniseti kolā ne tamate ei a tino.”—Mataio 5:27, 28.


[Chart on page 19-22] 	 [Fesili mo te Sukesukega]


What will you do? 	 Ne a au mea ka fai?


(Gal. 5:17) To meet this challenge, we need to pray fervently when wrong thoughts or temptations first come to mind and then act in harmony with our prayers. 	 (Kalatia 5:17) Ke fakafesagai atu ki te mea faigata tenei, e ‵tau mo tatou o ‵talo malosi māfai ko ‵sae aka a mafaufauga sē ‵tonu io me ko tofotofoga kae ke ola e ‵tusa mo ‵tou ‵talo.


(Psalm 119:1-8) If we do this, Jehovah will consider us ‘faultless in our way.’ 	 (Salamo 119:1-8) Kafai e fai tatou penā, ka kilo mai a Ieova ki a tatou e pelā me e ‘‵ma io me e seai ne ‵tou mea ‵se e fai i ‵tou olaga.’


The Bible is spirit-inspired and contains the thoughts of God. 	 E māfua mai te Tusi Tapu i te agaga kae e maua i ei a manatu o te Atua.


“Yes,” she replied. 	 “Ao,” ko te tali a te tuagane.


That means making a conscientious examination of Jehovah’s standards and diligently endeavoring to follow them. 	 E fakauiga te mea tenā ki te faiga o se sukesukega māea ki fakatakitakiga a Ieova kae taumafai mo te loto fiafia ke tautali atu ki ei.


Second, by studying the Bible, you acquire a hope that far surpasses anything human society offers. 	 A te lua o auala, a te sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu, e mafai o maua ne koe se fakamoemoega telā e sili fakafia atu i so se mea telā e tuku mai ne tino.


First, it is always deserved. 	 Muamua, se mea eiloa telā e ‵tau o fai.


Consider what can happen in a religiously divided household. 	 Mafaufau ki te mea telā e mafai o tupu i se kāiga telā e mavae‵vae i mea tau lotu.


(Mark 5:30-34; Luke 18:35-41) As Christians, we follow Jesus’ example by being kind and helpful. 	 (Maleko 5:30-34; Luka 18:35-41) E pelā me ne Kelisiano, e tau‵tali atu tatou ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu i tena atafai mo tena fesoasoani atu.


Waldheim prison was liberated by Soviet troops in May 1945, and Frieda was free to return to Magdeburg and her public ministry but not for long. 	 Ne fakasaoloto a pagota i Waldheim ne kautau a Lusia i a Me 1945.


For example, when world headquarters was being built at Warwick, New York, some 27,000 brothers and sisters offered their services—anywhere from two weeks to a year or longer. 	 E pelā mo se fakaakoakoga, i te taimi ne kamata ei te galuega i te ‵tou laumua i Warwick, i Niu Ioki, e nofo ki se 27,000 taina mo tuagane ne fesoasoani atu—mō se lua vaiaso io me se tasi tausaga io me silia atu te leva.


It can do the same for us today. 	 E mafai foki o fai tatou penā i aso nei.


On the other hand, Naboth valued his relationship with Jehovah even more than life itself. 	 I te suā feitu, ne fakatāua malosi ne Napota tena fesokotakiga mo Ieova i lō tena ola foki eiloa.


(Acts 20:35; Galatians 6:4) Avoid social isolation. 	 (Galuega 20:35; Kalatia 6:4) Ke ‵kalo keatea mai te nofo tokotasi.


Having won the client’s trust, some fortune-tellers have been able to obtain large sums of money from their customers. 	 Ona ko te talitonu katoatoa o te tino tenei ki te tino fakamatala mea seki ‵tupu, ne mafai ei ne nisi o latou konei o maua a tupe e uke mai i tino kolā e olo atu sāle ki a latou mō se fesoasoani.


What did Jesus say about sworn oaths? 	 Ne a pati a Iesu e uiga ki tautoga?


(Isaiah 30:20) “O God, . . . send out your light and your truth,” the psalmist prayed. “May these themselves lead me.” 	 (Isaia 30:20) Ne ‵talo atu penei te faisalamo: “Te Atua, . . . aumai tou mainaga mo tau muna tonu; ke takitaki ki a au.”


Respect for Authority—Why Lacking? 	 Te Āva ki Pulega—Kaia e se Ti Lava ei?


The letter was aimed at helping the brothers to reject worldly thinking and wrong practices.—Col. 2:16, 17, 23. 	 Ne fakatoka loa te tusi mo te fakamoemoega ke fesoasoani atu ki taina ke ‵teke atu ki mafaufauga o te lalolagi mo faifaiga ma‵sei.—Ko. 2:16, 17, 23.


But there was no answer.—1 Kings 18:21, 26-29. 	 Kae e seai eiloa se tali.—1 Tupu 18:21, 26-29.


Why should we forgive one another? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o fakatau fakamagalo ne tatou a tatou eiloa?


During this time, your body passed through many stages, all directed by the information programmed into that original cell. 	 I te taimi e gasolo aka ei tou foitino i ana lasaga kese‵kese, e takitaki katoa a mea konā ne fakamatalaga kolā ko oti ne polokalame ki loto i te sela muamua tenā.


The study guides invite you to reason on a number of scriptures and then to write down your thoughts about them. 	 Ne fakatoka eiloa a mataupu fesoasoani konā ke mafai o mafaufau faka‵lei koe ki te ukega o tusi fai‵tau kae tusi ki lalo ou manatu e uiga ki ei.


Make time to study the Bible and ‘take in knowledge of the only true God and of the one whom he sent forth, Jesus Christ.’—John 17:3. 	 Fakaavanoa ne taimi ke sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu kae ‘ke iloa foki ne koe te Atua tonu e tokotasi mo te tino telā ne uga mai ne ia, ko Iesu Keliso.’— Ioane 17:3.


Did Our Languages Come From the “Tower of Babel”? 10 	 E Mata, ne Maua Mai ‵Tou ‵Gana i te “Olo o Papelu”? 10


5. (a) How did Jehovah prove true to his word? (b) What hope did God give Adam and Eve’s descendants? 	 5. (a) Ne fakamaoni mai pefea ne Ieova a te ‵tonu o ana pati? (e) Se a te fakamoemoega ne tuku atu ne te Atua ki tama‵liki a Atamu mo Eva?


In today’s fast-moving world, setting aside such time can indeed be a challenge. 	 I te lalolagi tenei e fakalave‵lave malosi a tino i ei, se mea faigata ke fakaavanoa ne taimi penā.


Jezebel’s attendants now had to act decisively. 	 Nei la, ko ‵tau o fai ne ofisa fesoasoani a Iesepela se filifiliga tonu.


Holy Spirit’s Role in the Past 	 Te Tusaga o te Agaga Tapu i Aso ko ‵Teka


That Cain married his sister or a later female descendant of Adam through the marriage of any of Adam’s sons or daughters is viewed by some societies today as unthinkable. 	 A te avaga o Kaino ki sena tuagane io me se fafine telā ne māfua fakamuli mai i a Atamu e auala i se avaga a tama a Atamu se mea sē ‵lei i te kilokiloga a nisi fenua.


After considering these matters, we may decide that we personally can improve in displaying an upbuilding spirit. 	 Mai tua o te mafaufauga ki mea konei, kāti ko fakaiku aka ne tatou me e mafai eiloa o fakaasi atu ne tatou se kilokiloga e tai ‵lei atu kae fakamalosi loto.


He says: “During our family worship, my wife and I do research to find answers to objections and opinions people express. 	 Ne fai mai a ia: “I taimi e fai ei te mā tapuakiga a kāiga, e fai faeloa ne māua mo taku avaga a sukesukega ke ‵sala atu ki tali o manatu ‵teke mo manatu kolā e fakaasi mai ne tino.


Satan promotes such injustices because he is in a rage, knowing that soon Jehovah will totally defeat him. 	 E fakamalosi aka ne Satani a vaegā faifaiga sē ‵tonu penā ona ko te lasi o tena kaitaua, me iloa ne ia me ko pili o fakatakavale a ia ne Ieova.


An Inheritance and a Reward 	 Se Meaalofa mo se Taui


Yet, Malachi 2:16 declares: “‘He has hated a divorcing,’ Jehovah the God of Israel has said.” Later, Jesus showed that immorality is the only ground for a divorce that would free the innocent mate to remarry.—Matthew 19:9. 	 Kae e folafola mai te Malaki 2:16, penei: “Muna a te Aliki, te Atua o Isalaelu, ‘Au e se fiafia ki te avaga mavae.’ ” Fakamuli ifo, ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu me i te mulilua ko te pogai fua e tasi e mafai ei o ‵tala te avaga telā e fakasaoloto ei a te tino sē agasala ke toe avaga.—Mataio 19:9.


People from four other towns also received God’s protection. 	 Ne maua foki ne nisi tino mai nisi fa‵kai e fa a te puipuiga a te Atua.


“Standing at a distance . . . [he] kept beating his breast, saying, ‘O God, be gracious to me a sinner.’” 	 Ke ulu atu a ia ki te koga ateatea o te faletapu, ne ma tou tagata ke fanatu ki te koga telā e masani o ‵talo i ei a tino.


Applying Scriptural principles. 	 Ko te fakagalue aka o akoakoga fakavae i te Tusi Tapu.


For thousands of years, sin has “ruled” over mankind like a king. 	 I te fia afe tausaga, ne “pule” mai eiloa te agasala e pelā me se tupu ki luga i tino.


• What is “the day of Jehovah”? 	 • Se a te “aso o Ieova”?


“Agnes, if you go out that door, don’t come back in!” her husband shouted. 	 “Agnes, kafai e ulu koe ki tua i te mataloa tenā, sa toe ulu mai la ki loto i ei,” ne pakalaga atu tena avaga.


He told his disciples: “Lift up your eyes and view the fields, that they are white for harvesting. 	 Ne fai atu a ia ki ana soko, penei: “‵Kilo otou mata ki fatoaga, ko iloa ei ne koutou me ko ‵tau o kati.


How happy she must have been that she left behind her previous way of life! 	 Ko tafaga la tena fiafia me ne tiakina ne ia tena vaegā olaga mua!


(Read Matthew 7:21-23.) 	 (Faitau te Mataio 7:21-23.)


But “God loved the world [of mankind] so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.” 	 Kae “ne penā eiloa o alofa mai te Atua ki te lalolagi [o tino], ne tuku mai ei ne ia tena Tama e tokotasi, ko te mea ke sē malaia so se tino e fakatuanaki ki a ia, kae ke maua ne ia te ola se-gata-mai.”


(Neh. 5:14-18) Instead of pursuing business contacts with the Tyrians or others, he devoted himself to helping his brothers and doing things that contributed to the sanctification of Jehovah’s name. 	 (Nee. 5:14-18) I lō te kausaki atu ke maua a fesokotakiga fai pisinisi mo tino Tulo io me ko nisi tino aka, ne tuku katoatoa atu a ia o fesoasoani ki ana taina kae fai a mea kolā e ‵lago atu ki te faka‵maluga o te igoa o Ieova.


(Romans 14:3; 15:7) Who could rightly disagree with that? 	 (Loma 14:3; 15:7) Ko oi la e mafai o faka‵se ne ia te manatu tenā?


The other sheep have a different hope. 	 E ‵kese a te fakamoemoega o nisi mamoe.


James is not quoting any specific verse. 	 E seki siki mai ne Iakopo a pati mai i se fuaiupu mautinoa.


No marriage, family, or friendship can thrive without it. 	 E seai eiloa se fesokotakiga fakatauavaga, fakataugasoa io me i loto i te kāiga e mafai o iku manuia e aunoa mo te alofa.


How is our preaching linked to God’s greatest commandments? 	 Se a te sokoga o te faiga o te galuega talai ki te ‵toe tulafono sili a te Atua?


Jesus’ disciples asked: “When will these things be, and what will be the sign of your presence and of the conclusion of the system of things?” 	 Ne fesili atu a soko o Iesu: “E fakataunu afea a mea konei? Ne a foki a fakailoga e iloa ei tou foki mai mo te gataga o te lalolagi?”


Thus, Christians had to work if they wanted to eat. 	 Telā la, ne ‵tau foki mo Kelisiano o ga‵lue māfai e fia maua ne olotou meakai.


Down through the centuries, God has provided similar promises of support. 	 I te fia senitenali fakamuli ifo, ne tuku mai faeloa ne te Atua a folafolaga penā.


Alex and Itohan, who live in Nigeria and have been married for more than 20 years, have learned that secret. 	 A Alex mo Itohan, kolā e ‵nofo i Nigeria kae ko oti ne avaga i tausaga e silia atu i te 20, ko iloa ne lāua a te auala tenā.


The human race has many other common enemies, such as sickness and old age, which likewise cause much suffering. 	 E uke foki a nisi fili masani o te kaukāiga o tino, pelā mo masaki mo te olaga matua, kolā e fakalogo ‵mae foki.


He said: “Continue dwelling in like manner with [your wives] according to knowledge, assigning them honor as to a weaker vessel, the feminine one, since you are also heirs with them of the undeserved favor of life, in order for your prayers not to be hindered.” (1 Peter 3:7) The seriousness of Peter’s counsel is seen in the final words of that verse. 	 Ana muna: “A koutou e tāgata, i te otou ‵nofo tasi mo otou avaga, e ‵tau o iloa ne koutou me vāi‵vāi latou; tela la, e ‵tau mo koe o atafai ki ei mo te āva, me maua fakatasi ne koutou mo latou a te meaalofa a te Atua ko te ola. Ke fai ne koutou a te mea nei, ko te mea ke seai se mea e fakalavelave atu ki otou talosaga.” (1 Petelu 3:7) E lavea atu te ‵mafa o pati polopoloki a Petelu i ana toe pati i te fuaiupu tenā.


As a group, this remnant has been appointed over all of Christ’s belongings here on earth. 	 E pelā me se potukau, ko oti ne fakasopo aka te ‵toega tenei ke pule i mea katoa a Keliso i te lalolagi.


But should we remember Jesus only as a baby?—* Let us talk about a more important way to remember him. 	 Kae e mata, e ‵tau o masaua ne tatou a Iesu e pelā me se pepe?—* Ke sau‵tala malie aka tatou e uiga ki se auala e tasi ke masaua ne tatou a ia.


(Ezekiel 20:1–24:27) 	 (Esekielu 20:1–24:27)


For example, in 1931 this small group of Christians went on public record that they were more than just Bible Students. In accordance with Isaiah 43:10, they were Jehovah’s Witnesses! 	 E pelā mo se tamā potukau foliki o Kelisiano i te 1931, ne fakasalalau atu ki tino me ne seki fai fua latou pelā me ne Tino A‵koga i te Tusi Tapu, kae e ‵tusa mo te Isaia 43:10, e fai latou e pelā me ne Molimau a Ieova.


20 Therefore, when confronted with those who voice apostate ideas, we want to do what God’s Word states: “Keep your eye on those who cause divisions and occasions for stumbling contrary to the teaching that you have learned, and avoid them.” 	 20 Tela la, kafai e fetaui tatou mo tino kolā e fakaasi mai i olotou leo a manatu o aposetate, e ma‵nako tatou ke fai te mea telā e fakaasi mai i te Muna a te Atua: “Ke fakaeteete koutou mai tino kolā e fakatupu ne latou te finauga mo te faigata, me e ‵teke ki akoakoga kolā ne akoakogina ei koutou; ke faka‵mao koutou mai i a latou.”


We may be acquainted with many of their outstanding deeds, but what about the faith they displayed from day to day, perhaps throughout a long life? Reflecting now on how they exhibited this quality in circumstances similar to our own can help to strengthen our faith. 	 Kafai e mafau‵fau tatou ki te auala ne fakaasi atu ei ne latou te uiga tenā i taimi o fakalavelave kolā e tai ‵pau mo mea e ‵tupu i ‵tou aso nei, ka fesoasoani mai foki ke fakamalosi aka ei ‵tou fakatuanaki.


But a message compelled the victorious Babylonian prince to leave mopping-up operations to his generals. 	 E isi se fekau telā ne avatu ki te pelenise sili tenā a te kau Papelonia kae ne ‵tau o tiakina ei ne ia ana takitaki kautau ke fakamāea te fakatakavalega tenā.


I was born in Moundsville, a quiet town along the Ohio River in northern West Virginia, U.S.A. I was the second of four children, three of whom were boys, so there was seldom a dull moment in our home. 	 Ne fanau au i Moundsville, se fa‵kai telā e tu tokotasi i tafa o te vaitafe ko Ohio i te feitu ki matū o West Virginia, U.S.A. E tokofa te motou taufanauga a ko au ko te tamaliki i te tokolua, kae tokotolu matou tama‵liki tāgata, tela la, e faigata eiloa o se logoa te motou fale.


At the time, Timothy may have been in his late teens or early 20’s. 	 I te taimi tenā, kāti ko 20 tupu ei a tausaga o Timoteo.


3 Among the scribes and Pharisees, there were doubtless intelligent men who possessed knowledge and the skills to impart it. 	 3 E seai eiloa se fakalotolotolua me ne isi ne tagata ‵poto kae ata‵mai i va o faiakoga o te tulafono mo Falesaio ke akoako mai ne latou.


3. (a) What did Paul mean when he wrote: “By your faith . . . you are standing”? (b) How do elders today follow Paul’s example? 	 3. (a) Se a te mea ne fakauiga a Paulo ki ei i te taimi ne tusi mai ei a ia: “Me ko te otou fakatuanaki . . . e ‵tu ei koutou”? (e) E tau‵tali atu pefea a toeaina i aso nei i te fakaakoakoga a Paulo?


BEING imperfect, we are prone to make mistakes. 	 ONA ko te sē ‵lei katoatoa, e faigofie eiloa ke fai ne tatou a mea ‵se.


WHILE giving the prophecy about the sign of his presence and of the conclusion of the system of things, Jesus said: “Just as the days of Noah were, so the presence of the Son of man will be.” 	 I TE taimi ne fakaasi atu ei ne Iesu te valoaga e uiga ki fakailoga o tena fakatasi mai mo te gataga o te olaga masei tenei, ne fai atu a ia, penei: “A te oko mai o te Tama a te Tagata, e pelā mo te mea ne tupu i aso o Noa.”


Lisbeth says: “Just half an hour from where we live, there are territories that have never been reached with the good news. 	 Muna a Lisbeth: “E isi ne koga i tafa o te koga telā e ‵nofo māua i ei, kāti se āfa itula māfai e olo ki ei, e seki talai aka eiloa i ei a te tala ‵lei.


(Daniel 4:17) Nonetheless, the apostle Paul realized that his fellow believers should imitate Jesus and thus be humble in their dealings with one another.—1 Corinthians 11:1; Philippians 2:3, 4. 	 (Tanielu 4:17) E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, ne iloa ne te apositolo ko Paulo me e ‵tau o tau‵tali atu ana taina tali‵tonu ki a Iesu kae ke loto maulalo foki i olotou faifaiga, te suā tino ki te suā tino.—1 Kolinito 11:1; Filipi 2:3, 4.


How do the Scriptures emphasize the need for having love among ourselves? 	 E fakaasi mai pefea ne te Tusi Tapu a te manakoga ke fakatau a‵lofa tatou?


“LET YOUR WILL TAKE PLACE” 	 “KE FAI TE MEA E LOTO KOE KI EI”


The answers that satisfy your child’s curious mind today may not be enough for him tomorrow. 	 Ko tena uiga kāti e seki lotomalie eiloa a ia ki ei.


6 Bible scholars suggest that love of self is put at the top of the apostle Paul’s list of negative qualities that would be prevalent during the last days because the other qualities result from it. 	 6 E fai mai a tino ‵poto i te Tusi Tapu me i te alofa o te tino ki a ia eiloa e tafa ki luga i te fakasologa a Paulo ki uiga sē ‵lei kolā ka salalau atu i aso fakaoti me e māfua mai i ei a nisi uiga aka.


One vision given to the prophet Ezekiel, for example, associates the glory of Jehovah with fire, brightness, sapphire stone, and a rainbow. 	 E fai mai se fakaasiga e tasi telā ne tuku ki te pelofeta ko Esekielu, me i te ‵malu o Ieova e pelā me se afi, se mainaga, se safaila, mo se nuanua.


The priest Ezra is credited with the writing of this book in the year 460 B.C.E. First Chronicles is of interest to us because it gives insight into worship at the temple and provides details about the lineage of the Messiah. 	 E fai pelā me ne tusi te tusi tenei ne te faitaulaga ko Esela i te tausaga ko te 460 T.L.M. E fia ‵saga atu tatou ki te Muamua Nofoaiga Tupu me e fakamaina mai i ei a te tapuakiga i te faletapu kae e tuku mai foki i ei a fakamatalaga likiliki e uiga ki te gafa o te Mesia.


10 David and his men found safety in the cave of Adullam in a mountainous region of Israel, about ten miles [15 km] east of Gath. 	 10 Ne maua ne Tavita mo ana tāgata se puipuiga ‵lei i te ana o Atulama, se koga maugā o Isalaelu kāti se sefulu maila ki te saegālā o Kata.


Shortly after landing at Salem, Massachusetts, they laid claim to a small plot of land down the coast. 	 Mai tua o te lotou okoatuga ki Salem, Massachusetts, ne puke ei ne latou se kogā laukele foliki i tafa o te tafatai.


Very often, devious and dishonest means are used to achieve these goals. 	 E masani o fakaaogā sāle a faifaiga sē fakamaoni ke maua i ei a mea konei.


Other youths of your age probably center their lives on having a good time, and they will likely invite you to join them. 	 Kāti a nisi kautama o koe e fakavae eiloa olotou olaga ki te mauaga o se taimi fakafiafia, kae ka ‵kami atu eiloa ne latou koe ke aofia i ei.


They dishonor Jehovah with unscriptural teachings, such as the pagan doctrines of eternal torment in hellfire, the Trinity, immortality of the soul, and evolution. 	 Ne seki āva latou ki a Ieova ona ko olotou akoakoga kolā e se fakavae ki te Tusi Tapu, e pelā mo akoakoga fapaupau ko te fakapuapuagatia ki te se-gata-mai i te afi i seoli, te Tolutasi, te agaga telā e se mafai o mate, mo te evolusione.


“Go . . . and make disciples of people of all the nations.”—MATTHEW 28:19. 	 “Olo atu koutou ki fenua katoa ke fai a tino i ei mo oku soko.”—MATAIO 28:19.


Morality based on Bible teachings includes honesty and integrity. 	 E aofia te fakamaoni mo te fai mea tonu i amioga kolā e fakavae ki te Tusi Tapu.


By means of his Word and spirit, Jehovah will help a Christian who makes earnest efforts to strengthen a strained marriage. 	 E auala i tena Muna mo tena agaga, ka fesoasoani atu eiloa a Ieova ki se Kelisiano telā e taumafai tonu o fakamalosi aka a te avaga telā ko sē fealofani.


Those “wise men” were really astrologers, practicers of what God condemns. 	 A “tāgata ‵poto” konā ne tino iloilo fetū, ne tino kolā e fai ne latou a mea kolā e taku fakamasei ne te Atua.


4 This section of Hosea’s prophecy contains many principles that can help us to walk with God. 	 4 E aofia i te vaega tenei o te valoaga a Hosea a fakatakitakiga e uke kolā e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke sa‵sale fakatasi tatou mo te Atua.


• What shows that the law of loving-kindness is upon our tongue in our dealings with fellow believers? 	 • Se a te mea e fakaasi ne tatou me i te tulafono o te alofa atafai e i ‵tou gutu mai ‵tou faifaiga ki ‵tou taina tali‵tonu?


Jesus rightly condemned those reprehensible men. 	 E tonu eiloa a te taku fakamaseiga ne Iesu a tāgata ‵loi konā.


He was imprisoned, whipped, beaten with rods, and stoned. 	 Ne ‵pei a ia ki te falepuipui, ne kini, pago ki lakau, kae peipei ki fatu.


What is Jesus’ role as Warrior-King in the heavens? 	 Se a te tulaga o Iesu e pelā me ko te Tupu mo te Toa i te lagi?


Even some men whom God at times used as prophets or visionaries made records that Jehovah did not inspire or choose to have incorporated in the Scriptures, which are “beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight” in our day.—2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Chron. 9:29; 12:15; 13:22. 	 Ke oko foki loa ki nisi tagata kolā ne fakaaoga ne te Atua i nisi taimi e pelā me ne pelofeta ne tusi foki olotou tusi kolā ne seki fakaosofia ne Ieova kae ne seki filifili ne ia ke aofia i te Tusi Tapu telā e “aoga ki te akoakoga o te mea tonu, ki te polopoloki, ki te fakatonu o te mea ‵se” i ‵tou aso nei.—2 Timoteo 3:16; 2 Nofoaiga Tupu 9:29; 12:15; 13:22.


Deliver me, I pray you, from my brother’s hand, from Esau’s hand, because I am afraid of him that he may come and certainly assault me, mother together with children. 	 Fakamolemole fakasao mai au, mai toku taina ko Esau. Au e mataku i te mea ma vau o faitaua mai kae ta ne ia matou, fakatasi mo fafine mo tama‵liki.


(Rom. 7:23) Of course, when no sacrifice, pain, or inconvenience is involved, obedience is easier. 	 (Loma 7:23) E tonu, e faigofie ke fakalogo māfai e seai ne mea faiga‵ta, logo‵maega, io me ko fakalavelave.


4 What about Jesus’ words “this cup means the new covenant by virtue of my blood”? 	 4 Kae se a te mea ne fakauiga a Iesu ki ei i ana pati: “E fakauiga a te ipu tenei ki te feagaiga fou e auala i toku toto”?


Even Ezra strengthened himself according to the hand of Jehovah upon him. 	 Ke oko foki ki a Esela ne fakamalosi atu a Ieova ki a ia.


The spirit of the world is unacceptable in a Christian home. 	 A te agaga o te lalolagi e se talia i loto se kāiga Kelisiano.


Our joy at the prospect of living forever to serve and praise our loving Father, Jehovah, under our King Jesus Christ is unbounded. 	 A te ‵tou fia‵fia ki te fakamoemoega ke ola ki te se-gata-mai ke tavini kae tavae atu ki te ‵tou Tamana alofa, ko Ieova, mai lalo o te ‵tou Tupu ko Iesu Keliso e se mafai eiloa o gata.


We should “seek to find peace, and pursue it.” 	 E ‵tau mo tatou ‘o ‵sala atu ke maua te filemu, kae tausi ki ei.’


Rather, in time Solomon built a house for her (and perhaps her Egyptian maids) outside the City of David. 	 Kae fakamuli ifo ne faite ne Solomona se fale mō tou fafine (mo ana tavini Aikupito) i tua o te Fa‵kai o Tavita.


What fine example is being set by appointed men in the congregation? 	 Se a te fakaakoakoga ‵lei ne fai ne tāgata filifilia i te fakapotopotoga?


(Psalm 26:4; Proverbs 13:20) The video Young People Ask—How Can I Make Real Friends? is helping many to make good decisions in this regard. 	 (Salamo 26:4; Faataoto 13:20) E fesoasoani malosi mai a te vitiō ko te Young People Ask—How Can I Make Real Friends? ke fai ne talavou e tokouke se filifiliga ‵lei i te feitu tenei.


(Matt. 10:29-31) No one and nothing can separate us from God’s love. 	 (Mataio 10:29-31) E seai se tino io me se mea e mafai o ‵vae keatea ne ia tatou mai i te alofa o te Atua.


Christians had a High Priest, Jesus Christ, but he had not been seen on earth for three decades. 	 E isi se Faitaulaga Pule Sili o Kelisiano, ko Iesu Keliso, kae ne seki lavea atu eiloa a ia ne tino i te tolusefulu tausaga ko ‵teka.


We are thankful that Jehovah has moved the hearts of his people to ‘honor him with their valuable things.’ 	 (Mataio 24:45) E loto fakafetai tatou ki a Ieova me ne fakagalue ne ia a loto o ana tino ke ‘avatu ki te Aliki te fua tafasili i te ‵lei.’


THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAINING OTHERS 	 TE TĀUA KE FAKAAKOAKO A NISI TINO


Some had additional responsibilities, such as teaching in the congregation. 	 Ne maua ne nisi tino a tofiga fakaopoopo, e pelā mo te akoako atu i te fakapotopotoga.


He would try to remember Kingdom songs and sing them so as to hear and meditate on the words. 	 Mai te taumafai ke masaua a pese o te Malo kae usu ne ia ko te mea ke fakalogologo a ia ki ei kae mafaufau ‵loto ki uiga o pati.


Will my uncle warmly welcome me and grant me a God-fearing wife?’ 	 E mata, ka talia au ne toku fakatamana kae tuku mai ki a au se avaga telā e mataku ki te Atua?’


(Jeremiah 7:30-34, King James Version) Jehovah thus foretold that the Valley of Hinnom would become a place, not for the torture of live victims, but for the mass disposal of dead bodies. 	 (Ielemia 7:30-34) Tela la, ne ‵valo mai a Ieova me i te Vanu o Hinomo ka fai mo koga e laku ki ei a foitino o tino ‵mate, kae e se se koga e fakapuapuaga ei a tino.


But exult, you people, and be joyful forever in what I am creating. 	 Ke lifu kae fiafia koutou ki te se gata mai i mea ne faite ne au.


He meditated on the evidence of God’s existence and the good qualities reflected in the earth around him. 	 Ne mafaufau ‵loto a ia ki fakamaoniga e uiga ki te Atua mo ana uiga ‵gali kolā e lavea atu ne ia i te lalolagi i ona tafa.


Commend participants. 	 Fakamālō atu ki tino fai tofiga.


(John 10:16) Soon, on a cleansed paradise earth, they will experience complete freedom from all injustice and suffering.—2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 11:18. 	 (Ioane 10:16) Ko pili o maua ne tino i te lalolagi palataiso a te saolotoga katoatoa mai faifaiga sē fakamaoni mo logo‵maega katoa.—2 Petelu 3:13; Fakaasiga 11:18.


Within a few centuries, men built bustling cities, assembled powerful armies, and engaged in international trade. 	 I nāi senitenali fua, ne faite ne tāgata fa‵kai ‵lasi, fakamaopoopo a kautau ma‵losi, kae fai a pisinisi i te lalolagi kātoa.


We have been given a precious gift—the knowledge of the truth. 	 Ko oti ne tuku mai ki a tatou se meaalofa tāua—te iloaga e uiga ki te munatonu.


4 Among the many situations that call for displaying Christ’s mental attitude, one that can be particularly heartrending is dealing with serious wrongdoing, whether in the family or in the congregation. 	 4 Mai i tulaga kese‵kese e uke kolā e manakogina ke fakaasi atu ei te kilokiloga a Keliso, e tasi te mea telā e fakafanoanoa malosi, ko te fai ne nisi tino se agasala matagā, faitalia me se tino i loto i te kāiga io me i te fakapotopotoga.


How did the arrangement affect the Witnesses? 	 Ne pokotia pefea a te kau Molimau i te fakatokaga tenei?


Will such blessings overtake you? 	 E mata, ka maua ne koe a fakamanuiaga konei?


For example, at one time scholars doubted the existence of Assyrian King Sargon, mentioned at Isaiah 20:1. 	 E pelā mo te fakalotolotolua o tino suke‵suke e uiga ki te tupu o Asulia ko Sakono, telā e fakaasi mai i te Isaia 20:1.


Would Abram’s faith prove equal to the challenge? 	 E mata, ne malosi te fakatuanaki o Apelamo ko te mea ke fakafesagai atu a ia ki te mea faigata tenā?


Unsuccessful, she took it to the police station, and the police tracked down the pregnant woman. 	 Ne seki iku manuia ana taumafaiga, telā ne avatu ei ne ia ki te ofisa pulisimani, kae ne maua fakamuli aka ne pulisimani a te fafine faitama tenā.


Imagine, the only other Bible that Valentina had ever seen was the one in the hands of the brother who witnessed to her in 1945! 	 Mafaufau la, a te Tusi Tapu fua e tasi telā ne lavea muamua ne Valentina ko te Tusi Tapu i lima o te taina telā ne talai atu ki a ia i te 1945!


Keep Your Vision Clear 	 Ke Tumau te Manino ‵Lei o Tau Kilokiloga


All of them in wisdom you have made.” 	 Ko oko foki eiloa i te poto o tau faitega o mea katoa konā!”


Note what historians, scientists, scholars, writers, political leaders, and others—past and present—have said about the man from Nazareth, Jesus Christ: 	 Mafaufau ki pati ne fai atu ne tino tusitala, saienitisi, takitaki fakapolitiki, mo nisi tino aka—i aso mua mo aso nei—e uiga ki te tagata mai Nasaleta, ko Iesu Keliso:


The apostle Paul frequently praised the fine qualities of his fellow worshipers. 	 Ne tavae atu faeloa a te apositolo ko Paulo ki uiga ‵lei o ana taina tali‵tonu.


(Deuteronomy 32:5) The same could be said of Satan. 	 (Teutelonome 32:5) Ne penā loa a Satani.


9 The man was deaf and hardly able to talk. 	 9 Ne ‵tuli a taliga o te tagata tenā kae ne gūgū foki.


The psalmist Asaph writes: “I am constantly with you; you have taken hold of my right hand. 	 E tusi mai te faisalamo ko Asafo: “Ka ko au e fakapilipili faeloa ki a koe, kae ne taofi mau ne koe toku lima.


Now there is a flourishing congregation in that town. 	 Nei la, ko tokouke ‵ki eiloa a tino i te fakapotopotoga i te fa‵kai tenā.


It also stated: “Ezrael, the angel of wrath, brings men and women with the half of their bodies burning and casts them into a place of darkness, the hell of men; and a spirit of wrath chastises them.” 	 E fai mai foki i ei: “E aumai ne Eseleelu, te agelu o te kaitaua, a te āfa o foitino o tagata mo fafine kolā e ‵ka i te afi kae ‵pei atu ki te koga pouli, ko seoli telā e ‵pei ki ei a tagata; kae e fakasala latou ne se tino faka-te-agaga o te kaitaua.”


Think of this comparison: Just as small boats are swept along by powerful sea currents, human political systems are pulled along by powerful, wicked spirit forces. 	 Mafaufau ki te faka‵tusaga tenei: E pelā mo tamā pōti kolā e ‵miti ne te malosi o au o te tai, e ‵futi foki ne te malosi o agaga ma‵sei a fakanofonofoga fakapolitiki a tāgata.


(Numbers 11:26-29) Mildness helped defuse that tense situation. 	 (Numela 11:26-29) Ona ko te agamalū ne mafai ei o faka‵lei aka te fakalavelave tenā.


Like the first-century Christians, we today study and later recall and apply information that the holy spirit helps us to understand. 	 E pelā mo Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua, i aso nei e suke‵suke tatou ko te mea ke masaua kae fakagalue aka foki a fakamatalaga kolā e fesoasoani mai te agaga tapu ke malamalama tatou i ei.


Jesus said: “How difficult a thing it will be for those with money to enter into the kingdom of God!” 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “Ko oko eiloa i te faigata i tino mauko‵loa o ulu atu ki te Malo o te Atua!”


5 Though Britain gained dominance, colonies in North America broke away. 	 5 E ui eiloa ne fai a Peletania mo fai te ‵toe malo malosi, ne ‵teke atu a kolone i Amelika ki Mātū kae fai mo fai te Iunaite Sitete.


The sun, the moon, and the stars were now made “to shine upon the earth.” 	 Ne fai ei ke “maina ki luga i te lalolagi” a te la, te masina mo fetu.


As one generation replaces another, younger ones take on the work of older ones. 	 E pelā eiloa me se kautama e sui ne ia suā kautama, a talavou e sui ne latou a galuega a tino ma‵tua.


(Exodus 3:11; Jeremiah 1:6) How did God reassure them? 	 (Esoto 3:11; Ielemia 1:6) Ne fakamalosi atu pefea te Atua ki a laua?


(Ps. 1:1-3) So ask yourself, ‘Do I know Jehovah as well as Noah, Daniel, and Job did?’ 	 (Sala. 1:1-3) Tela la, fesili ifo ki a koe eiloa, ‘E mata, e iloa ‵lei ne au a Ieova e pelā mo Noa, Tanielu, mo Iopu?’


(Matt. 24:14) Some even traveled to foreign countries. 	 (Mata. 24:14) Ne faima‵laga atu a nisi tino ki nisi fenua ‵mao.


6 Despite what Satan did in Eden, Jehovah held out hope for mankind in the first Bible prophecy. 	 6 Faitalia te mea ne fai ne Satani i Etena, ne faka‵mautakitaki eiloa ne Ieova a te fakamoemoega o tino mō aso mai mua e auala i te valoaga muamua i te Tusi Tapu.


And suddenly Jehovah’s angel stood by them, and . . . said to them: ‘. . . 	 Ne fakasae mai te agelu a te Aliki ki a latou . . . fai atu te agelu ki a latou . . .


Like the apostles, they preach from house to house. 	 E pelā eiloa mo te kau apositolo, e talai atu latou mai fale ki fale.


We find the answer at Habakkuk 3:3, 4. 	 E maua ne tatou te tali i te Sapakuka 3:3, 4.


By this all will know that you are my disciples—if you have love among yourselves.” 	 Ona ko te mea tenei ka iloa ei ne tino katoa i a koutou ko oku soko, manafai e fakatau a‵lofa koutou.”


“Then the desire, when it has become fertile, gives birth to sin.” 	 “Tela la, kafai ko faitama te manako masei, ko fanau mai ei te agasala.”


That prophecy found fulfillment in 740 B.C.E. when Assyria invaded the land of those tribes, Ephraim being the most prominent of the ten. 	 Ne fakataunu eiloa te valoaga tenā i te 740 T.L.M. i te taimi ne fakatakavale ei ne Asulia a te fenua o matakāiga konā; a Efalaima ko te ‵toe matakāiga lauiloa i ei.


We got married in 1957. 	 Ne avaga māua i te 1957.


He read the Bible every day and attended Christian meetings. 	 Ne faitau a ia ki te Tusi Tapu i aso katoa kae ne kau atu faeloa a ia ki fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano.


(2 Thessalonians 2:1, 2) With the day of Jehovah looming on the horizon, the yeartext of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 2007 has been especially appropriate. 	 (2 Tesalonia 2:1, 2) Ona ko te lavea atu o te pili mai o te aso o Ieova, e fetaui ‵lei eiloa a te tusi siki fakavae a Molimau a Ieova mō te 2007.


Without a doubt, Abraham and Sarah were a faithful, humble, and loving couple—a couple who truly brought blessings to each other. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua me i a Apelaamo mo Sala se tauavaga a‵lofa, fakamaoni, kae loto maulalo—se tauavaga telā ne maua tonu mai i ei a fakamanuiaga ki a lāua tokolua.


For instance, David was betrayed by his counselor Ahithophel, and Jesus was betrayed by his apostle Judas Iscariot. 	 E pelā mo Tavita ne tiakina a ia ne tena tino fakatonutonu ko Aitofele, kae ne tiakina foki a Iesu ne tena apositolo ko Iuta te Isikaliota.


I thought to myself, ‘If I am going to be my wife’s spiritual head, I have to do something.’” 	 Kae ne mafaufau au, ‘Kāfai e fai au pelā me se ulu a toku avaga i te feitu faka-te-agaga, e ‵tau o fai ne au se mea.’”


What did Solomon conclude about those who are successful before God? 	 Se a te mea ne fakaiku aka ne Solomona e uiga ki a latou kolā ne iku manuia i mua o Ieova?


In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said: “Happy are the peaceable, since they will be called ‘sons of God.’” 	 I tena Lauga i luga i te Mauga, ne fai mai a Iesu, penei: “Amutia a latou kola e fakatupu te filemu: me taku latou ko tama a te Atua.”


Obviously, not all foods and medicines are bad. 	 E manino ‵lei, me e se ko mea‵kai katoa mo vailakau e ma‵sei.


(Ecclesiastes 12:1) That is the key to success—listen to Jehovah and do his will. 	 (Failauga 12:1) Tenā eiloa te kī ki te mauaga o te manuia—fakalogo ki a Ieova kae fai tena loto.


What balanced view do the great crowd have of “the faithful and discreet slave” and its Governing Body? 	 Se a te kilokiloga paleni e ‵tau o maua ne te vaitino tokouke e uiga ki “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto” mo tena Potukau Pule?


The incident recorded there took place on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, close to the time of the Passover in 32 C.E. The apostles were excited, and for good reason. 	 Ne tupu te tala tenā i tafa o te Namo o Kalilaia, kae ko pili o oko atu ki te Paseka i te 32 T.A. Ne fia‵fia malosi te kau apositolo, kae ne isi ne pogai ‵lei ke fai ei penā.


Eli, the high priest of Israel, observed her lips moving. 	 Ne matea atu i ei ne Eli, te faitaulaga sili o Isalaelu, me ne gasue‵sue fua a laugutu o tou fafine.


Why, phenomenal increase has taken place since then! 	 Ne gasolo aka eiloa o tokouke atu a tino talai talu mai te taimi tenā!


Yes, all around us the appeal is to “better” ourselves—but always according to the world’s standards. 	 Ao, ne fai a mea katoa i ‵tou tafa mo te mafaufau ke “tai ‵lei” atu tatou—kae fai faeloa e ‵tusa mo tulaga o te lalolagi.


Periodically, we invited family and friends in the congregation to our home. 	 I nisi taimi, e ‵kami mai ne maua a kāiga mo taugasoa i te fakapotopotoga ki te motou fale.


11 “I will bless Jehovah at all times; constantly his praise will be in my mouth.” 	 11 “Au e fakafetai faeloa ki [a Ieova], e se gata eiloa aku tavaega ki a ia.”


Bible writers did not divide their message into chapters or verses. 	 Ne seki ‵vae aka ne tino tusitala olotou fekau ki mataupu io me ko fuaiupu.


A report published by a leading German polling institute, Allensbacher Jahrbuch der Demoskopie 1998-2002, revealed in one survey that 86 percent of the respondents had been let down by someone in whom they had placed their trust. 	 E fai mai se lipoti mai se potukau kolā e sukesuke ne latou a manatu o tino ko te Allensbacher Jahrbuch der Demoskopie 1998-2002, i se iloiloga e tasi, me e ‵tusa mo te 86 pasene a te aofaki o tino kolā e fai mai me ko oti ne fakalata latou ne se tino telā ne tali‵tonu katoatoa latou ki ei.


8 Before sin and imperfection brought about the death of Adam and Eve, the couple produced sons and daughters. 	 8 A koi tuai o ‵mate a Atamu mo Eva ona ko te agasala mo te tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa, ne fai ne laua a lā tama‵liki.


Well-known are the words of Jesus Christ: “God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.” 	 Konei eiloa a pati lauiloa a Iesu Keliso: “Me ne penā eiloa o alofa mai te Atua ki te lalolagi, ne tuku mai ei ne ia tena Tama e tokotasi, ko te mea ke se malaia so se tino e fakatuanaki ki a ia, kae ke maua ne ia te ola se gata mai.”


(Ruth 1:14; 2:11) Even that act was surpassed by “the last instance” of loving-kindness—Ruth’s willingness to marry Boaz. 	 (Luta 1:14; 2:11) E sili atu foki a te ‵toe taimi ne fakaasi atu ei ne Luta a te alofa tumau i lō te taimi muamua, me ne lotomalie a ia ke avaga mo Poasa.


We then invite the Bible student to associate with a congregation already established. 	 Ka oti, ko ‵kami ei ne tatou a te tino akoga i te Tusi Tapu ke kau mai ki fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga.


(Matt. 18:21-35) When counsel is needed, it is good for the elders to provide it at the earliest opportunity.—Read Proverbs 27:9. 	 (Mataio 18:21-35) Kafai e manakogina a pati fakatonutonu, se mea ‵lei ke na fai fakavave aka ne toeaina a te mea tenā.—Faitau te Faataoto 27:9.


Likewise let your light shine before men, that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.” 	 Ke penā o maina atu te otou mainaga ki mua o tino, ko te mea ke lavea mai ne tino otou galuega ‵lei, ke ‵viki atu ei latou ki te otou Tamana telā i te lagi.”


Was it just because the king was a musician? 	 Ne fai penā ona ko te tupu se tino ‵fatu pese?


(2 Chron. 16:9) By means of his powerful holy spirit, he can make us equal to any trial we may face. 	 (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 16:9) E auala i te malosi o tena agaga tapu, e fakamalosi eiloa ne ia tatou ke kufaki i so se tofotofoga telā e fepaki mo tatou.


How can we bear fruit? 	 E mafai pefea o ‵fua mai ne tatou a fuataga?


18 “The wicked one himself will see and certainly become vexed. He will grind his very teeth and actually melt away. The desire of the wicked ones will perish.” 	 18 “Ka lavea te mea nei ne tino agasala, ko ita ei latou; ka faka‵piko olotou mata i te takalialia, ko ‵galo atu ei latou; ko se toe ai ne olotou fakamoemoega ki te se gata mai.”


Reading the accounts in this book can fire our imagination by helping us to picture the setting and background of each Bible character. 	 A te faitau ki tala i te tusi tenei e mafai o fakamalosi aka ne ia ‵tou mafaufauga mai te fesoasoani mai ke fakaataata ne tatou a te koga mo te auala ne ‵tupu aka ei a tino taki tokotasi kolā e fakamatala mai i te Tusi Tapu.


(Genesis 1:6, 7) The waters “beneath” were those already on earth. 	 (Kenese 1:6, 7) A vai i “lalo” ko vai kolā ko leva ne iai i te lalolagi.


If you are such a young person, you will be interested in reading the following article. 	 Kafai koe se talavou, ka fiafia malosi koe o faitau ki te suā mataupu.


Consider some examples of those who have benefited by applying the Bible principle to “conduct ourselves honestly in all things.” 	 Ke mafaufau ki nai fakaakoakoga o tino kolā ne maua ne latou a mea aoga mai te fakagalue ne latou o akoakoga fakavae mai te Tusi Tapu “ke fakamaoni matou i mea katoa.”


She says: “My spiritual goals started to fade. 	 E fai mai tou fafine: “Ne kamata o matafitafi atu oku fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga.


How can I minimize involvement with the commercial world? 	 E mafai pefea o fakamu‵tana ifo toku aofia i mea fakapisinisi o te lalolagi nei?


(John 12:31; 14:30; 1 John 5:19) It is the world’s dominant inclination, and it moves people to action. 	 (Ioane 12:31; 14:30; 1 Ioane 5:19) Ko te malosi faka‵se tino o te lalolagi, kae fakaasi atu i faifaiga a tino.


Through his prophet Isaiah, God told them: “You men are those leaving Jehovah, those forgetting my holy mountain, those setting in order a table for the god of Good Luck and those filling up mixed wine for the god of Destiny.” 	 E auala i tena pelofeta ko Isaia, ne fai atu te Atua ki a latou: “A koutou ko tāgata kolā ko tiaki ne koutou a Ieova, ko puli i a latou a toku mauga tapu, ko latou kolā e saga‵saga i te taipola a te atua o te Manuia kae faka‵fonu ne latou a uaina kolā ko oti ne palu ki te atua o te olotou Fakamoemoega.”


(Haggai 2:7) This amazing prophecy had a fulfillment in the time of Haggai when a restored remnant of God’s people rebuilt the temple in Jerusalem. 	 (Hakai 2:7) Ne fakataunu te valoaga fakaofoofogia tenei i taimi o Hakai i te ‵toe faka‵fokiatuga o se ‵toega o tino o te Atua ke toe fakatu ne latou te faletapu i Ielusalema.


Jehovah—Our “Real Dwelling” 4-6. 	 Ieova—Ko te ‵Tou “‵Lafiga” Tonu


We purchased on credit, and therefore we always had a debt hanging over our heads. 	 Ne kaitalafu sāle ne matou a tupe ke ‵togi ki ei a mea, tela ne isi faeloa se kaitalafu e ‵tau o ‵tina.


The Bible shows that after getting baptized, Jesus “came up from the water” or “out of the water.” 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu me mai tua o te papatisoga, ne “fanake ei [Iesu] mai te vai” io me “i te fanakega a Iesu mai te vai.”


10, 11. When was the major fulfillment of Zephaniah’s restoration prophecy to take place, and how do we know this? 	 10 Ne toe foki atu a tino ki te tapuakiga tonu i te senitenali muamua o te Vaitaimi Masani, i te taimi ne fakamaopoopo ei ne Iesu se ‵toega o tino Isalaelu ki te tapuakiga tonu.


(Deuteronomy 31:12; compare Leviticus 18:1-30.) 	 (Teutelonome 31:12; fakatusa ki te Levitiko 18:1-30.)


Antje suffered from depression for the next three years. 	 Ne logo‵mae eiloa a Antje i te masaki ko te loto māfatia i se tolu tausaga.


(Luke 22:24-27; Mark 9:33, 34) Another time, James and John requested that Jesus give them prominent places alongside him in his Kingdom.—Mark 10:35-40. 	 (Luka 22:24-27; Male. 9:33, 34) I te suā taimi, ne fakamolemole atu a Iakopo mo Ioane ki a Iesu ke tuku atu ki a lāua a tulaga ma‵luga fakatasi mo ia i tena Malo.—Male. 10:35-40.


Yet, that was not enough to convince them that salvation depended upon their entering the ark. 	 Kae ne seki fai ne te mea tenā ke tali‵tonu ei latou me ne faka‵na te lotou faka‵saoga ki te lotou ulu ki loto i te vaka tenā.


In a manner that no one else could, Jesus helped them to know Jehovah, the only true God. 	 I se auala e seai ei sena nafa, ne fesoasoani atu Iesu ki a latou ke iloa ne latou a Ieova, te Atua tonu e tokotasi.


The congregation is organized for the purpose of searching out sheeplike individuals in the territory and building them up spiritually. 	 Ne fakatoka a te fakapotopotoga mō te galuega ki te ‵salaga o tino taki tokotasi e pelā me ne mamoe i te koga talai kae ke puti aka latou i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


• How can we use our life for God’s purpose? [Pictures on page 18] Christians need to make the right sacrifices 	 • E mafai pefea ne tatou o fakaaogā ‵tou olaga e ‵tusa mo te fuafuaga a te Atua?


17 The unity of God’s people glorifies Jehovah. 	 17 A te ‵kau fakatasi o tino o te Atua e faka‵malu atu ki a Ieova.


Could the Israelites ‘strictly obey Jehovah’s voice’? 	 E mata, ne mafai o “faka‵logo” a tino Isalaelu ki a Ieova?


While this situation has its positive aspects, such a superabundance of information has caused problems. 	 E tiga eiloa e isi ne mea aogā e maua i ei, e isi foki ne fakalavelave kolā e māfua mai i te fia o fakamatalaga konā.


(Eccl. 4:9) Indeed, a husband and wife must work hard in order to obtain “a good reward” in the form of a loving and lasting union that has God’s blessing. 	 (Failauga 4:9) E tonu, e ‵tau o ga‵lue malosi a te tagata mo te fafine avaga ke maua ei a mea “aogā” kolā e iku atu ki se fesokotakiga alofa kae malosi telā e maua i ei te fakamanuiaga a te Atua.


If Jesus were God, to whom was he praying while here on earth? 	 Moi fai a Iesu ko te Atua, kae ko oi la te tino ne ‵talo a ia ki ei i te nofoga i te lalolagi nei?


The individuals mentioned in this article—Sakura, Ribeiro, Stephen, and Hans—had to fight hard to put away their bad practices. 	 A tino kolā ne taku mai i te mataupu tenei—Sakura, Ribeiro, Stephen, mo Hans—ne ‵tau o taua malosi atu ke fakagata olotou faifaiga ma‵sei.


A young Christian has to beware that he or she does not imitate those individuals. 	 E ‵tau o fakaeteete a talavou Kelisiano ke mo a ma fakaakoako latou ki tama‵liki penā.


The Bible says: “There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Me i tino ‵lei mo tino se ‵lei, ka faka‵tu mai katoa mai te mate.”


3 As Christians, we have “compelling reason” for respecting those exercising secular authority. 	 3 E pelā me ne Kelisiano, “e ‵tau eiloa” o āva tatou ki tino pule i te lalolagi nei.


There they fearlessly defend the interests of the Messianic Kingdom. 	 I te koga eiloa tenā, e ‵pulu ei ne latou mo te loto ‵toa a mea o te Malo Faka-Mesia.


Do Not Allow Place for the Devil 	 Sa Tukugina se Avanoa mō te Tiapolo


7 We accept Jehovah’s authority and obey him even if we do not fully understand the reason for some requirement set out in his Word. 	 7 E talia ne tatou te pulega a Ieova kae faka‵logo ki a ia faitalia me e se malamalama faka‵lei tatou i te pogai o nisi fakatonuga e fai mai i loto i tena Muna.


A priest and a Levite ignored a half-dead fellow Jew, yet a Samaritan went out of his way to help him. 	 Ne seki ‵saga atu se faitaulaga mo se tino Levi ki te tagata Iutaia telā ko tai mate, kae ne taumafai eiloa te Samalia o fesoasoani atu ki a ia.


“KNOW HOW YOU SHOULD ANSWER” 	 “KE MAFAI O TUKU ATU NE KOUTOU SE TALI ‵LEI”


(Gen. 37:2, 26-28) This was certainly not the kind of treatment that he expected from the sons of his father. 	 (Kenese 37: 2, 26-28) E se konei a faifaiga ne fakamoemoe a ia ke fai ne tama‵liki a tena tamana.


You, though, keep your senses in all things.” (2 Timothy 2:22; 4:3-5) No matter how smooth the voice of strangers may seem, we flee from all that would subvert our faith.—Psalm 26:5; Proverbs 7:5, 21; Revelation 18:2, 4. 	 Kae pelā mo koe, e ‵tau eiloa mo koe o mafaufau faka‵lei i mea katoa.” (2 Timoteo 2:22; 4:3-5) Faitalia eiloa te ‵tagi ‵gali mai o leo o tino fakaa‵tea, e ‵tele eiloa tatou keatea mai mea katoa kolā e mafai ei o fakamasei mai ki ‵tou fakatuanaki.—Salamo 26:5; Faataoto 7:5, 21; Fakaasiga 18:2, 4.


(Ecclesiastes 3:11) Is God cruel, giving us such a desire and then making it impossible to fulfill it? 	 (Failauga 3:11, NW) E mata, a te Atua se Atua fakasauā, i te tuku mai o te manakoga tenā ko fai ei ne ia ke se fakataunu te manakoga tenā?


“Frankly, the preaching work is a personal struggle for me. 	 “E taku ‵tonu atu ne au me ne faigata ‵ki eiloa ki a au te galuega talai.


(Luke 4:17-21) Before his ascension to heaven, Jesus told his disciples: “You will receive power when the holy spirit arrives upon you, and you will be witnesses of me . . . to the most distant part of the earth.” 	 (Luka 4:17-21) A koi tuai o fanatu a ia ki te lagi, ne fai atu a Iesu ki ana soko: “Ka faka‵fonugina koutou i te ‵mana manafai e oko atu ki luga i a koutou a te agaga tapu. Ka fai foki koutou mo molimau ki a au . . . ke oko eiloa ki kapakapalagi o te lalolagi.”


(1 Peter 3:8, 9) Do you learn from the example of the elders and display mildness and self-control when you receive counsel? 	 (1 Petelu 3:8, 9) E mata, e tautali atu koe ki te fakaakoakoga a toeaina kae fakaasi atu a uiga filemu mo te loto pulea māfai ko maua ne koe a pati polopoloki?


To ‘test whether we are in the faith,’ we have to measure our conduct in the light of what we learn from the Bible. 	 Ke ‘sukesuke ifo faka‵lei me mata e ‵mautakitaki tatou i te fakatuanaki,’ e ‵tau o fakafetaui aka ‵tou amioga ki mea kolā e tauloto ne tatou mai te Tusi Tapu.


Perhaps you vividly recall the moment when you discovered your first spiritual gold nugget, so to speak. 	 Kāti ne masaua ‵lei ne koe te taimi ne maua ei ne koe a tau aulo faka-te-agaga muamua loa.


The topic is Jehovah. 	 A te ulutala ko Ieova.


This gives me something fresh to meditate on during the day.”—Marie, baptized 1935. 	 E maua ne au i ei se manatu fou ke mafaufau ‵loto ki ei i te aso kātoa.”—Ko pati a Marie telā ne papatiso i te 1935.


9, 10. What provisions of Jehovah help us to keep testing whether we are in the faith? 	 9, 10. Ne a fakatokaga mai i a Ieova e fesoasoani mai ke tofotofo aka faeloa ki ei ‵tou fakatuanaki?


Because strong sexual impulses can distort good judgment and cause you to make unwise decisions that may result in heartache later. 	 Me e mafai o takitaki‵segina se tino ona ko te ma‵losi o manakoga fakatauavaga kae iku atu ei ki te faiga ne koe o fakaikuga sē ‵lei kolā e mafai o fakalogo‵mae mai fakamuli.


With the “great tribulation,” he will end false religion and clear the earth of wickedness. 	 I te ‘fakalavelave lasi,’ ka fakaseai ne ia a lotu ‵se kae ‵fulu faka‵ma te lalolagi o tino amio ma‵sei.


This too I have seen, even I, that this is from the hand of the true God.”—Ecclesiastes 2:24. 	 A te mea tenā e vau foki mai i te Atua.”—Failauga 2:24.


(Rom. 12:2; 1 Cor. 2:16) By letting God’s spirit guide our lives, we can think as Christ does and imitate his example.—1 Pet. 2:21. 	 (Loma 12:2; 1 Kolinito 2:16) Mai te talia ne tatou ke takitaki ‵tou ola ne te agaga o te Atua, ko mafai ei o mafau‵fau tatou e pelā mo Keliso kae tau‵tali atu i tena fakaakoakoga.—1 Petelu 2:21.


The extent of the devastation was vividly foretold in these words: “Both pelican and porcupine will spend the night right among her [fallen] pillar capitals. 	 Ne ‵valo faka‵lei mai a te fakamaseiga lasi tenā i pati konei: “A lulu ka nofo tumau i ona koga ne maofa kae tagitagi mai i ona fakamalama.


16 We can imagine the long conversations that Jesus must have had with his heavenly Father when they considered his earthly assignment. 	 16 E mafai o fakaataata i ‵tou mafaufau a sau‵talaga ‵loa ne fai sāle ne Iesu mo tena Tamana faka-te-lagi i te taimi ne mafau‵fau ei laua ke fanaifo a ia o fai tena galuega i te lalolagi.


Perhaps we feel unable to care for a certain Scriptural responsibility or privilege of service. 	 Kāti e mafau‵fau tatou me e se mafai o tausi ne tatou se tiute faka-te-Tusi Tapu io me se tauliaga i te taviniga.


How did Jesus behold God’s glory, and in what did he delight? 	 Ne lavea pefea ne Iesu te ‵malu o te Atua, kae se a te mea ne fiafia malosi a ia o fai?


(Exodus 19:5, 8; Psalm 106:12-43) In contrast, let us accept and hold to God’s standards. 	 (Esoto 19:5, 8; Salamo 106:12-43) I lō te fai penā, ke na talia kae puke ‵mau tatou ki fakatakitakiga a te Atua.


(Psalm 139:14) Our eyes see dark clouds, and our ears hear claps of thunder. 	 (Salamo 139:14) E lavea ne ‵tou mata a kaumana pouli, kae e ‵logo a ‵tou taliga i te ‵gulu o fa‵tili.


Neither dew, nor rain, nor washing, nor long usage, would remove it.” 	 E sē mafai eiloa o matafi i te ‵sau o te vaveao, i te vaiua, māfai ko ‵ta io me ko tō leva te fakaaogāga.”


What does the Bible indicate as to the beginning of the great tribulation? 	 Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te kamataga o te fakalavelave lasi?


Teach it to the children.” 	 Akoako atu ki tamaliki.”


She had suffered a flow of blood for 12 years and was no doubt seriously anemic. 	 Ne puapuaga a ia i tausaga e 12 i te tafe o tena sua kae e mautinoa eiloa me ne oge toto ‵ki eiloa a ia.


They also defame God. 	 E taku fakamasei foki ne latou i ei te Atua.


Junia, whose brother took his own life, adds: “Even though you may not be able to grasp their grief completely, what counts is that you want to understand how they feel.” 	 Ne toe fakaopoopo mai ne Junia, telā ne fakamate tena tuagane: “E tiga eiloa e se mafai ne koe o malamalama katoatoa i tena tulaga fanoanoa, a te mea tāua, ko tou manako ke malamalama i ana lagonaga.”


Uphold Jehovah’s Sovereignty! 	 Fakamaluga Aka te Pulega Sili a Ieova!


18, 19. (a) What prospect does Daniel have for living again? (b) What will we review in the next article? 	 18, 19. (a) Se a te fakamoemoega ka maua ne Tanielu e uiga ki tena ola mai? (e) Ne a mea ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei i te suā mataupu?


Moreover, just as Jesus Christ’s life course of humility brought benefits to him and others, our displaying humility will be beneficial in various ways. 	 E se gata i ei, e pelā mo te loto maulalo o Iesu Keliso i tena olaga ne maua i ei ne ia mo nisi tino a mea aoga, a te fakaasi atu ne tatou a te loto maulalo ka aoga i feitu kese‵kese.


Such a situation can be a real test of our love of righteousness and of our loyalty to God.* 	 A te vaegā tulaga tenā e mafai o fai e pelā me se tofotofoga tonu ki te ‵tou fia‵fia ki te amiotonu mo te ‵tou fakamaoni ki te Atua.*


17 The advantage we have over those who lived in pre-Christian times is that we no longer have to be content with seeing just “a shadow” of God’s purposes. 	 17 Ko sili atu te ‵lei o tatou i aso nei i lō tino kolā ne ola i taimi mai mua o Kelisiano me ko se manakogina ke ‵kilo atu fua tatou ki “ata fakatusa” o fuafuaga a te Atua.


8 How do we draw on God’s strength? 	 8 E mafai pefea ne tatou o maua te malosi mai te Atua?


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


By saying that he escaped with the skin of something that apparently has no skin, Job might have been saying that he escaped with practically nothing. 	 Mai i te fai atu me ne sao atu a ia mo te pakili o se mea telā e seai sena pakili, kāti ne fai atu a Iopu me ne sao atu eiloa a ia e aunoa mo se mea.


How can baptized brothers show themselves courageous? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne taina papatiso a te loto toa?


If you simply extend as much friendliness as the person will allow, you help keep the door open for closer relations in the future. 	 Kafai e taumafai fua koe ki mea e mafai e ‵tusa mo te mea e talia ne te tino tenā, e mafai eiloa o matala te avanoaga ke maua se fesokotakiga ‵lei mo ia i aso mai mua.


(Luke 12:42; Romans 15:4; Hebrews 10:24, 25) We also need to give special attention to the example and teachings of Jesus Christ, “the light of the world” and “the reflection of [Jehovah’s] glory.”—John 8:12; Hebrews 1:1-3. 	 (Luka 12:42; Loma 15:4; Epelu 10:24, 25) E manakogina malosi foki ke ‵saga malosi atu tatou ki te fakaakoakoga mo akoakoga a Iesu Keliso, “ko te mainaga o te lalolagi” kae e maina i a ia “te ‵malu o te Atua.”—Ioane 8:12; Epelu 1:1-3.


Another way false religion has sabotaged the conscience of many is by pandering to whatever morality, or lack thereof, that happens to be in vogue. 	 A te suā auala telā e fakaaogā ne lotu ‵se ke fakamasei i ei a te loto lagona o te tokoukega o tino ko te lotou ‵lago atu ki so se amioga lauiloa a tino.


First, the promise is introduced with the words “the tent of God is with mankind,” and mankind lives on earth. 	 Muamua la, ne kamata a te folafolaga ki pati konei “Ko ‵nofo nei mo tino te faleie o te Atua,” kae ko tino e ‵nofo i te lalolagi.


The Memorial is a reminder of the great love shown by Jehovah God and Jesus Christ 	 E fakaata faka‵lei mai ne te falaoa sē faka‵fete mo te uaina, a te foitino ‵lei katoatoa o Iesu mo tena toto


Because of what the apostle Paul states in his letter to the Romans. 	 Ona ko pati a te apositolo ko Paulo kolā ne fai atu i tena tusi ki te kau Loma.


By his second trip, in May 1903, public meetings in Belfast and Dublin were being advertised in local newspapers. 	 I tena āsiga i te lua, i a Me 1903, ne kamata eiloa o faka‵pula atu i nusipepa a fakatasiga i koga e tokouke i ei a tino) i Belfast mo Dublin.


(Proverbs 2:3) What attitude or spirit do these words communicate to us? 	 (Faataoto 2:3) Se a te mea e fakaasi mai ne pati konei ki a tatou?


• Spilling pepper means that you will have an argument with your best friend 	 • Kafai e maligi a te pepa e fakauiga i ei me ka kinau koe mo tou taugasoa pele eiloa


13:14-19. Since Jehu’s grandson Jehoash did not exert himself but struck the earth with arrows only three times, he had limited success in defeating the Syrians. 	 Ona ko te mea ne seki kātoa te ‵kiniga o matasana ki te laukele ne te mokopuna o Ieu ko Ioasa kae ne ‵kini fakatolu fua ne ia, ne seki katoatoa ei tena manumalo i te kau Sulia.


2. (a) Who instituted the marital arrangement, and for what purpose? (b) How have some marriage arrangements been made? 2 It is natural for a young unmarried man or woman to think about a marriage mate—a partner in life. 	 2 Se mea masani ke mafaufau se fafine io me se tagata taka ki te tino telā ka avaga a ia ki ei—se tino telā ka ‵nofo fakatasi laua i te olaga kātoa.


In his conversation with the Samaritan woman, Jesus also mentioned that “the hour” for this change in God’s worship was “coming.” 	 I te sautalaga mo te fafine Samalia, ne taku atu foki ne Iesu me “ka oko mai” eiloa a “te itula” tenā mō te ‵fuliga i te tapuakiga ki te Atua.


Honestly, we had moments of discouragement, even as Proverbs 24:10 mentioned: “Have you shown yourself discouraged in the day of distress? 	 E taku tonu atu ne au me e isi ne taimi ne loto vāivāi ei māua, e pelā eiloa mo pati i te Faataoto 24:10: “Kafai koe e vāivāi i te taimi e tupu ei se fakalavelave, ko tena uiga a koe e vāivāi eiloa.”


How may we be able to expand our ministry? 	 E mafai pefea o fakalauefa atu ne tatou te ‵tou galuega talai?


How will the experience on earth of the future kings and priests benefit them as rulers? 	 Ne aogā pefea ki tupu mo faitaulaga i aso mai mua a mea ne ‵tupu ki a latou i te lalolagi ke fai ei latou mo pule?


He asked Jehovah, in effect, to choose the young woman for Isaac to marry. 	 Ne akai atu a ia ki a Ieova ke filifili aka se fafine ke avaga ki ei a Isaako.


Why is Jehovah’s timetable not controlled by world events and human plans? 	 Kaia e se pule atu ei a mea e ‵tupu i te lalolagi mo aofaga a tāgata ki mea kolā ko oti ne fakatoka ne te Atua ke ‵tupu i olotou taimi tonu?


Jesus was traveling through Samaria and stopped to rest at a well near the city of Sychar. 	 Ne faimalaga atu a Iesu e auala i Samalia kae ne manava malie i se vaikeli i tafa o te fa‵kai ko Sukala.


What is prophesied about a city, and likely, what city was it? 	 Ko Fakamaseigina se Fa‵kai


The Bible answers: “Every house is constructed by someone, but the one who constructed all things is God.”—Heb. 3:4. 	 E tali mai te Tusi Tapu: “Me i fale katoa ne faite ne se tino, kae ko te tino telā ne faite ne ia a mea katoa ko te Atua.”—Epe. 3:4.


And now I really do preach to more people than before.” 	 Kae nei la, ko tokouke atu a tino e talai au ki ei i lō aso mua.”


Consider, too, the high price of committing immorality. 	 Mafaufau foki ki ikuga matagā o faifaiga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau.


(Genesis 3:1-6; Job 1:9, 10; 2:4, 5) Nevertheless, Jehovah acted quickly to handle the situation. 	 (Kenese 3:1-6; Iopu 1:9, 10; 2:4, 5) Kae ne gasuesue fakavave a Ieova o faka‵lei aka te mea tenā.


So I have really been looking forward to our visit today.” 	 Tela la, ne fakamoemoe eiloa au ki te āsiga a tāua i te aso nei.”


Solomon described a number of things that bring happiness to a worshipper of Jehovah. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne Solomona a nisi mea kolā e avatu ei te fiafia ki se tino e tapuaki ki a Ieova.


15 What results can you expect from pursuing God’s purpose? 	 15 Ne a ikuga e mafai o iku mai i te ‵sala atu ki te loto o te Atua?


Because of this God-given strength, we can say, as did the apostle: “We are pressed in every way, but not cramped beyond movement; we are perplexed, but not absolutely with no way out; we are persecuted, but not left in the lurch; we are thrown down, but not destroyed.”—2 Corinthians 4:8, 9. 	 I nisi taimi e ‵fonu matou i manatu fakalotoloto lua, kae se loto vaivai eiloa matou. E fakasauagina matou kae se ‵mate, ne ta ki lalo, kae ‵lei faeloa matou.”—2 Kolinito 4:8, 9.


(Luke 11:11-13) Job’s friends and family members gave Job gifts when he recovered his health. 	 (Luka 11:11-13) Ne tuku atu foki ne taugasoa mo kāiga o Iopu a meaalofa ki a Iopu i te taimi ne ‵lei ei tena masaki.


Finding suitable living accommodations and arrangements may pose a real challenge for those who wish to uphold Jehovah’s righteous standards. 	 A te ‵sala atu ki fale ‵nofo ‵lei mo fakatokaga ke ‵nofo fakatasi se mea faigata ‵ki mō latou kolā e ma‵nako ke taofi ‵mau ki tulaga amio‵tonu o Ieova.


56:6—Who are “the foreigners,” and in what ways are they “laying hold of [Jehovah’s] covenant”? 	 56:6—Ko oi a “tino fakaa‵tea,” kae e ‘tausi fakamaoni pefea latou ki te feagaiga a Ieova’?


David’s deep personal attachment to Jehovah aroused in him a desire to build a house for God. 	 Ne manako malosi a Tavita ke faite ne ia se fale mō te Atua ona ko te ‵pili o te lā va fakataugasoa mo Ieova.


(Read 1 Corinthians 2:14.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Kolinito 2:14.)


What did the future hold? 	 Ne a mea ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua?


HOLY WORSHIP DEMANDS CLEANNESS 	 E ‵TAU O ‵MA I TE TAPUAKI ATU KI TE ATUA


In addition, it is faith-strengthening to see how Jehovah uses holy spirit. 	 E se gata i ei, e fakamalosi aka ‵tou fakatuanaki ke lavea atu a te auala e fakaaoga ei ne Ieova te agaga tapu.


Worthy of Honor 	 E ‵Tau o Fakaaloalogina


3 In contrast to supporting Satan, consider the blessings you have as a dedicated and baptized Christian. 	 3 E ‵kese mai te ‵lago atu ki a Satani, mafaufau ki fakamanuiaga ko maua ne koe e pelā me se Kelisiano tukugina atu kae papatiso.


A researcher in the United States who studied how advertising influences individuals stated that it is “designed not just to convey cognitive information, but more importantly, to produce particular emotive and effectual responses.” 	 E isi se tino sukesuke i te Iunaite Sitete telā ne sukesuke ne ia a fakamalosiga a tino taki tokotasi kolā e fakasalalau atu me “ne fakatoka ke fakamalosi aka ei a lagonaga mo faifaiga a te tino telā e maimoa atu ki ei.”


Freedom of Choice in Israel 	 Te Saolotoga o Tino Isalaelu ke Fai Olotou Filifiliga


“BEING STABILIZED IN THE FAITH” 	 ‘KE ‵MAU OTOU AKA I TE FAKATUANAKI’


Do I do my best to arrive at meetings, assemblies, and conventions in time to join my brothers and sisters in the opening song, and then do I sing out with feeling? 	 E mata, e taumafai malosi au ke oko atu i te taimi tonu ki fakatasiga, fono i te fenua, mo fono i te atufenua ke ‵kau fakatasi mo taina mo tuagane i te pese muamua, kae e mata, e usu atu au mo toku loto kātoa?


Concerning him, the Bible says: “There is no one like him in the earth, a man blameless and upright, fearing God and turning aside from bad.” 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki a ia: “E seai se tino i te lalolagi e ‵pau mo ia i te ‵lei mo te fakatuanaki. E tapuaki a ia ki a au, kae ko ia eiloa ko fakaeteete i a ia ma agasala mai ki a au [te Atua].”


The last part of that prophecy should affect all Christians personally, for our heavenly Father says: “I myself, Jehovah, will speed it up in its own time.” 	 A te vaega fakaoti o te valoaga tenā e aofia i ei a Kelisiano taki tokotasi katoa, me e fai mai te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi, penei: “Au Ieova, ka fakava‵vave ne au te mea tenā i tena taimi tonu.”


What is represented by (a) the olive tree, (b) its root, (c) its trunk, and (d) its branches? 	 Se a te mea ne fakasino atu ki ei (a) te lakau ko te olive, (e) ana aka, (i) te foitino, (o) mo ana kaula?


Bearing in mind Jesus’ example will help youngsters in the Christian congregation to take full advantage of opportunities to ‘make a defense before everyone demanding a reason for their hope.’—1 Pet. 3:15. 	 A te masaua faeloa o te fakaakoakoga a Iesu e fesoasoani atu ki tama‵liki i loto i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano ke fakaaoga katoatoa so se avanoaga kae ke toka faeloa latou ‘o avatu se tali ki so se tino telā e manako ki se fakamatalaga e uiga ki te fakamoemoega tenā e maua ne koutou.’—1 Petelu 3:15.


But what happens if these teachings are not in harmony with what is found in God’s Word, the Bible? 	 Kae pefea la māfai ko ‵seke a akoakoga konei mo mea kolā e fakaasi mai i te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu?


As you would expect, Paul utilized his limited freedom to preach about God’s Kingdom. 	 E se ‵poi tatou ke iloa aka me ne fakaaogā ne Paulo te tamā saolotoga tenā ke talai atu ki tino e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua.


10. Why do we have reason to be cautious? 	 10 Kae e isi se pogai ke fakaeteete ei tatou.


Let us never act as if Jehovah cannot see what we do 	 Ke mo a eiloa ma amio tatou e pelā me e se mafai o lavea ne Ieova a mea e fai ne tatou


Countless millions of meek ones “inherit the earth” in the sense that they benefit from the rule of this Kingdom by Jesus Christ and his corulers.—Genesis 3:15; Daniel 2:44; Acts 2:32, 33; Revelation 20:5, 6. 	 Ka maua ne te fia miliona o tino loto mau‵lalo ‘te lalolagi’ me ka maua ne latou a mea aogā mai te pulega o te Malo tenei i lima o Iesu Keliso mo ana pule lagolago.—Kenese 3:15; Tanielu 2:44; Galuega 2:32, 33; Fakaasiga 20:5, 6.


19 Although our views on matters where Scriptural principles are not involved may vary somewhat, in matters of worship, we act in complete unison. 	 19 E tiga eiloa e mafai o kese‵kese ‵tou manatu e uiga ki nisi mea kolā e se aofia i ei a fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu, e ‵tau eiloa o katoatoa te ‵tou ‵kau fakatasi i mea tau tapuakiga.


The reproductive organs were made to pass on perfect human life. 	 Ne faite a mea faka‵fua tama‵liki ke avatu i ei a te ola ‵lei katoatoa ki tino katoa.


How Precious Is the Truth to You? 	 E Pefea te Tāua o te Munatonu ki a Koe?


Describing the effect of our emotions on our countenance, the wise king says: “A joyful heart has a good effect on the countenance, but because of the pain of the heart there is a stricken spirit.”—Proverbs 15:13. 	 I tena fakamatalaga e uiga ki te auala e pokotia ei ‵tou foliga i ‵tou lagona, e fai mai te tupu poto: “A te loto fiafia e māfua mai i ei te mata fiafia, kae ko te loto fanoanoa e fakavāivāi atu ki te agaga.”—Faataoto 15:13, Tusi Paia, Samoa.


Gideon was modest, so he did not bask in the glory of this unexpected compliment. 	 Ne agamalū a Kitiona, kae ne seki fakamatamata a ia i tavaega faka‵poi konā.


(Luke 17:26, 28) The Bible thus indicates that this is a prophetic parallel. 	 (Luka 17:26, 28) E fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu i mea konei se valoaga o mea ka ‵tupu i ‵tou aso nei.


Diosdado agrees: “To control myself, I usually leave my credit card at the office.” 	 E ‵lago atu eiloa a Diosado, penei: “Ke pule faka‵lei ne au a au eiloa, e tiakina sāle ne au a taku credit card i te ofisa.”


4 Centuries earlier, Solomon wrote about the value of forgoing pleasures at times in order to take life seriously. 	 4 I senitenali mua, ne tusi mai a Solomona e uiga ki te tāua ke fakaaoga faka‵lei a taimi ke mafau‵fau e uiga ki mea tāua i te olaga i lō fakafiafiaga.


Consider the example of a teenage girl in the country of Ethiopia. 	 Mafaufau ki te fakaakoakoga o se tamaliki fafine i te fenua o Ethiopia.


As many brothers in Korea and elsewhere know, when Christians are face-to-face with severe trials, it is helpful to have clearly in mind the reason why such trials come upon them. 	 E pelā mo te mea e iloa ne taina e tokouke i Kolea e pelā foki mo nisi koga aka, kafai e fe‵paki tonu a Kelisiano mo tofotofoga faiga‵ta, e fesoasoani malosi mai ke masaua faka‵lei ne tatou a te pogai e oko mai ei a vaegā tofotofoga penā ki luga i a latou.


19, 20. How did Amos react to the opposition from Amaziah? 	 19, 20. Ne saga atu pefea a Amosa ki ‵tekemaiga a Amasia?


To abandon his former ways, Jaime had to ask Jehovah to help him believe in Him. 	 Ke tiakina tena olaga mua, ne akai atu a Jaime ki a Ieova ke fesoasoani atu ki tou tagata ke talitonu ki a Ia.


(John 4:21-23) The apostle Paul indicated in Hebrews chapters 8 to 10 that a great spiritual temple came into existence at Jesus’ baptism in 29 C.E., when he presented himself to do Jehovah’s will. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne Paulo me i te faletapu tenei ne kamata o fakatu aka mai i te taimi ne papatiso ei a Iesu kae ofo atu a ia eiloa ke fai te loto o Ieova i te 29 T.A.


For failure to appreciate their spiritual heritage, what did Israel as a nation forfeit? 	 Se a te mea telā ne galo i te fenua ko Isalaelu, ona ko te lotou fakata‵mala ke fakatāua te tofi faka-te-agaga telā ne tuku atu ki a latou?


“So I grew up lacking self-esteem. . . . 	 “Tela la, ne tupu aka e aunoa mo te loto talitonu ki a au eiloa. . . .


How much material should you cover in each study session? 	 E pefea te uke o palakalafa e ‵tau o fai i se sukesukega e tasi?


“If only my lord were before the prophet that is in Samaria!” she said. 	 Ne fai atu tou fafine, penei: “E ‵lei manafai e fano toku matai tagata ki te pelofeta telā e nofo i Samalia!


27 Our Readers Ask . . . 	 ITULAU E 29


After Adam sinned, Jehovah purposed to set up a heavenly Kingdom in which some of Adam’s descendants would “rule as kings over the earth” alongside Jesus Christ. 	 Mai tua o te taimi ne agasala ei a Atamu, ne fuafua ne Ieova ke fakatu aka se Malo faka-te-lagi telā ka fai ei a nisi tino mai te gafa o Atamu “mo malo o faitaulaga e tavini atu ki te ‵tou Atua; kae ka pule latou [ki] te lalolagi” fakatasi mo Iesu Keliso.


Instead, we should humbly recognize that we need God’s power in order to resist pressure. 	 I lō te fai penā, e ‵tau o iloa ne tatou mo te loto maulalo me e manakogina ne tatou a te malosi o te Atua ko te mea ke mafai ne tatou o ‵teke atu a fakamalosiga sē ‵lei.


5 First, if the person is particularly disturbed about the prevalence of evil in the world, it is likely that evil has touched him or his loved ones personally. 	 5 Muamua la, kafai e manavase malosi te tino tenā e uiga ki mea ma‵sei kolā e ‵tupu i te lalolagi, kāti ko oti eiloa ne pokotia a ia io me sena tino pele i se mea masei.


(1 Tim. 3:16) Second, as Jesus said, “the Son of man came . . . to give his soul a ransom in exchange for many.” 	 (1 Timoteo 3:16) A ko te lua, ne fai mai a Iesu, me i te “Tama a te Tagata . . . [ne] . . . vau . . . ke tuku atu foki a toku ola mō tino e tokouke.”


For example, after visiting one Christian who was battling a serious illness, Antonio learned that this brother did not want to go to the meetings. 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, i te otiga ne āsi atu ki se Kelisiano e tokotasi telā ne taua atu ki se masaki faigata ‵ki, ne iloa aka ne Antonio me i te taina tenei e se fia fano ki fakatasiga.


Does there exist a father for the rain, or who gave birth to the dewdrops? 	 Ko oi te tino e fai ne ia te vaiua ke to i te koga e seai ne tino e ola i ei?


Job admits that he has spoken without understanding and says: “I make a retraction, and I do repent in dust and ashes.” 	 Ne taku ‵tonu atu a Iopu me ne faipati atu fua a ia e aunoa mo te malamalama, ana muna: “Au ko oko eiloa i te mā i aku pati katoa kolā ko oti ne fai.


What does God want us to know about him? 	 Se a te mea e manako ki ei te Atua ke iloa ne tatou e uiga ki a ia?


There was no room for stealing, deceiving, or dealing falsely. 	 E se talia lele eiloa a te kaisoa, te amio ‵pelo, io me ko te faitogafiti.


Yes, “peace” is another quality that the Scriptures encourage us to pursue.—Ps. 34:14; Heb. 12:14. 	 E tonu, a te “filemu” ko te suā uiga telā e fakamalosi mai te Tusi Tapu ke taumafai tatou o fakaasi atu.—Salamo 34:14; Epelu 12:14.


Let us consider what Jesus meant when he said: “Stop judging.” 	 Ke mafaufau nei tatou ki te uiga o pati a Iesu i tena faiatuga: “Sa fakamasino atu ki nisi tino.”


How should we treat family members? 	 E ‵tau o pefea ‵tou faifaiga ki ‵tou kāiga?


Those entrusted with the responsibility to serve on a judicial committee must not allow favoritism or fear of man to distort their judgment. 	 E se ‵tau o talia ne tino kolā e ‵tofi aka ke aofia i fono fakamasino a te fāpito io me ko te mataku ki tino ke faka‵se i ei te lotou fakamasinoga.


Her classmates decided to experiment with a Ouija board. 	 Ne fakaiku aka ne tena vasega ke tofotofo aka latou ki te Ouija board [Fakamalosi].


(Ex. 7:19-21; 14:21; 17:5-7) Jesus too performed miracles involving water. 	 (Esoto 7:19-21; 14:21; 17:5-7) Ne fai foki ne Iesu a vavega kolā ne aofia ei a vai.


Also, accept the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, that is, God’s word.” 	 Ke talia ne koutou a te fakaolataga ke fai mo otou puloutau, mo te muna a te Atua ke fai mo pelu, e pelā eiloa mo te tukuatuga ne te Agaga ki a koutou.”


Therefore, let us constantly strive to reflect Jesus’ mildness and kindness in our dealings with others. 	 Tela la, ke na tumau eiloa tatou i te taumafai ke fakaasi atu te agamalu mo te mataalofa o Iesu i ‵tou faifaiga ki nisi tino.


15 The apostle Peter wrote of Jesus: “He is at God’s right hand, for he went his way to heaven; and angels and authorities and powers were made subject to him.” (1 Pet. 3:22) Similarly, the apostle Paul wrote: “He humbled himself and became obedient as far as death, yes, death on a torture stake. 	 15 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Petelu e uiga ki a Iesu: “E nofo nei i te feitu tāua telā ko te feitu fakaatamai o te Atua, o pule i agelu katoa pelā foki mo mea katoa i te lagi.” (1 Petelu 3:22) I se auala tai ‵pau, ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Paulo: “Ne loto malalo a ia kae ne sasale foki i te auala o te fakalogo muna, ke oko eiloa ki tona mate, telā ko tena mate i luga i te sataulo.


For whom would Paul’s words at Romans 12:2 have special meaning? 	 Ne fakauiga fakapitoa ki a ai a pati a Paulo i te Loma 12:2?


Paul did that, which led to opportunities to ‘defend and legally establish the good news.’ 	 Ne fai eiloa ne Paulo te mea tenā, telā ne maua ei te avanoaga ke ‘pulu kae fakamau‵tu te tala ‵lei.’


17. In times of disaster, what kinds of help may we give? 17 When disaster strikes, you may encounter someone who is in need of immediate physical help. 	 17 Kafai e tupu se fakalavelave fakafuasei, kāti ka fetaui koe mo se tino telā e manako fakavave ki se fesoasoani.


Being accountable, the elders feed, protect, and care for the flock. 	 Ona ko te fakatāua ne latou, e fagai, puipui kae tausi atu latou ki te lafu.


Yet, the Trinity was not the only pagan concept assimilated into the church. 	 Kae e se ko te Tolutasi fua, e isi aka foki a nisi talitonuga fapaupau kolā ne talia ne te ekalesia.


The precious gift of holy spirit, coupled with our earnest efforts to keep “a tight grip on the word of life,” will allow us to “keep working out [our] own salvation with fear and trembling.”—Phil. 2:12, 13, 16. 	 A te meaalofa tāua ko te agaga tapu, fakatasi mo te ‵tou taumafai malosi o puke ‵mau ki te “muna o te ola” ka fai ei tatou ke “ga‵lue mo te ma‵taku mo te pole‵pole, ko te mea ke katoatoa te otou fakaolataga.”—Filipi 2:12, 13, 16.


But even better, I began to form a friendship with my heavenly Father, the Creator and God of the universe.” 	 A ko te ‵toe mea tāua, me ko oti ne kamata o maua ne au se va fakataugasoa mo toku Tamana faka-te-lagi, te Mafuaga mo te Atua o te lagi mo te lalolagi.”


(Job 35:10) Job needed to get his attention focused on Jehovah and to consider how He viewed the situation. 	 (Iopu 35:10) Ne ‵tau mo Iopu o toe saga atu ki a Ieova ke iloa ei ne ia Tena kilokiloga.


The most direct way to receive Jehovah’s holy spirit is to ask for it in prayer. 	 A te ‵toe auala ‵lei e maua ei ne tatou te agaga tapu o Ieova ko te akai atu ki ei i se ‵talo.


Furthermore, when an elder has a balanced view of himself, he will have a warm and refreshing manner. 	 E se gata i ei, kafai e maua ne se toeaina se kilokiloga paleni e uiga ki a ia eiloa, ka faigofie eiloa ke olo atu a tino ki a ia.


“My food is for me to do the will of him that sent me.”—John 4:34. 	 “A taku meakai ko te faiga o te loto o ia telā ne uga mai ne ia au.”—Ioane 4:34.


What arrangement is in place for Christians to approach Jehovah? 	 Se a te fakatokaga ko oti ne fakatoka ke fesokotaki atu ei a Kelisiano ki a Ieova?


Moreover, we would be ignoring the obvious existence of orderly, purposeful creations “without number.” 	 E sili atu i ei, ka fakaseaoga ne tatou a te faitega o mea ola “e se lausia” i se auala tokagamalie kae aoga.


(Genesis 10:24; 11:12) The term “Cainan” at Luke 3:36 may well be a corruption of the term “Chaldeans.” 	 (Kenese 10:24; 11:12) Kāti te pati ko “Kainano” i te Luka 3:36 se fakauigāga masei o te “kau Kaletaia.”


Did Eve pay attention to Satan’s words? 	 E mata, ne fakalogo a Eva ki pati a Satani?


After spending some time in Syrian Antioch, Paul embarks upon his third tour, in 52 C.E. 	 Mai tua o tena nofoga i Anitioka i Sulia mō se vaitaimi, ne fanatu ei a Paulo i tena malaga i te tolu i te 52 T.A.


These are “out of all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues.” 	 A latou konei “ne o‵mai katoa mai fenua katoa, matakāiga, tino valevale, ‵gana.”


“Prophecy was at no time brought by man’s will, but men spoke from God as they were borne along by holy spirit.”—2 PET. 	 “Me ne seki tuku mai a valoaga i so se taimi i te loto eiloa o te tagata, kae ne fai‵pati mai a tāgata mai te Atua e auala i te takitakiga a te agaga tapu.”—2 PETELU 1:21.


(Deuteronomy 6:4-9) The goal is to help the young learn to make decisions in harmony with Bible principles. 	 (Teutelonome 6:4-9) A te fakamoemoega, ko te fesoasoani atu ki tama‵liki ke fai a fakaikuga e ‵tusa mo akoakoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


As for Jesus himself, we read: “When [he] had finished giving instructions to his twelve disciples, he set out from there to teach and preach in their cities.”—Matt. 10:5-7; 11:1; Luke 10:1. 	 E pelā eiloa mo Iesu, e fai‵tau tatou penei: “I te palelega o fakatonuga konei ne fai atu ne Iesu ki ona soko e tinoagafulu mo te tokolua, ne tiakina ne ia a te koga tenā kae fanatu o akoako atu, kae folafola atu i fa‵kai pili mai.”—Mataio 10:5-7; 11:1; Luka 10:1.


Such a view is contrary to what the inspired Scriptures say. 	 Olotou muna me i “te agasala muamua” i te fatoaga o Etena ko te fakakolekolega o Eva ke ‵moe fakatasi laua mo Atamu.


(Acts 16:6, 7) But where? 	 (Galu. 16:6, 7) Ki fea?


17 Satan knows the weaknesses of the fallen flesh, and his machinations are insidious. 	 17 E iloa faka‵lei eiloa ne Satani a vāivāiga o tino sē ‵lei katoatoa, kae e fai lēmū foki ana auala ma‵sei.


Whenever Jehovah’s Witnesses knocked on their door, the couple pretended not to be at home. 	 I so se taimi ne āsi mai ei a Molimau a Ieova ki te lā fale, ne ‵muni laua ke foliga mai me e seai ne tino i te fale.


(Prov. 30:8, 9) Likely you can think of people who trust in their wealth rather than in God. 	 (Faata. 30:8, 9) Kāti e iloa ne koe ne tino kolā e tali‵tonu malosi ki olotou koloa i lō te Atua.


The Scriptural evidence made perfect sense,” said Kathleen. 	 Ne fetaui ‵lei eiloa a fakamaoniga kolā ne fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu,” ko pati a Kathleen.


The Mosaic Law included a number of commands on ceremonial purity regarding such matters as bodily discharges, leprosy, and dealing with human and animal corpses. 	 E tuku mai foki i ei a fakatonuga e uiga ki te auala e mafai o faka‵ma ei a lailaiga konā.


[Pictures on page 5] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 5]


“Let us work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith.”—GALATIANS 6:10. 	 “E ‵tau mo tatou o fai te mea ‵lei ki tino katoa, kae fakasilisili ki a latou kolā e i loto i te kāiga Kelisiano.”—KALATIA 6:10.


Also, I was invited by a single sister who had served as a missionary in Japan for over 30 years to go on a witnessing trip to Japan for three months. 	 Au ne ‵kami ne se tuagane nofo taka telā ko 30 tupu ana tausaga i te taviniga fakamisionale i Tiapani, ke fanatu o talai i konā mō se 3 masina.


Studying the Bible diligently will aid you in teaching the Bible effectively. 	 A te sukesuke faka‵lei ki te Tusi Tapu ka fesoasoani atu ei ke magoi tau akoako atu mai te Tusi Tapu.


By that time my father had died, and my mother had been baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 I te taimi tenā ko oti ei ne mate toku tamana, ako toku mātua ko oti ne papatiso kae ko fai pelā me se Molimau a Ieova.


(Matt. 23:8) However, both the Hebrew and the Greek Scriptures have numerous examples of men who exercised authority given to them by God. 	 (Mataio 23:8) Kae e fakaasi mai i Tusitusiga i te ‵gana Epelu mo te ‵gana Eleni a fakaakoakoga e uke o tino kolā ne tuku atu ne te Atua ki a latou se tulaga pule.


What do the facts indicate? 	 Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i manatu konei?


• What twofold responsibility are we urged to fulfill? [Picture on page 26] 	 • Ne a te tiute e lua kolā e fakamalosi mai ke fakataunu ne tatou?


Does that mean they do not exist? 	 E mata, e fakauiga i ei me i a latou e se ne tino ‵tonu?


Later, he began to attend meetings again. 	 Kae ne toe kamata fakamuli tou tagata o kau sāle atu ki fakatasiga.


Jesus had an extremely close relationship with his Father in heaven. 	 Ne pili ‵ki eiloa te fesokotakiga o Iesu mo tena Tamana i te lagi.


(Ephesians 6:4) Even with the very best care, a child could become rebellious and stop serving Jehovah. 	 (Efeso 6:4) Kae e tiga eiloa e atafai faka‵lei atu ki se tamaliki, e mafai ne ia o ‵teke atu kae taofi aka tena tavini atu ki a Ieova.


Male sports and entertainment heroes are often presented as “real men” (machos) who do not show gentle affection. 	 E taku faeloa a tāgata ‵toa i tafaoga mo fakafiafiaga e pelā me ne “tāgata ‵mafi” kolā e se fakaasi atu ne latou a uiga a‵lofa.


(Eph. 3:8) Why did he feel that way? 	 (Efeso 3:8) Kaia ne mafaufau ei tou tagata penā?


He also sees “an eighth king” that “springs from the seven.” 	 Ne matea atu foki ne ia “te tokovalu o tupu,” telā e mafua mai i “tupu e tokofitu.”


‘Go and Make Disciples’ 	 ‘Olo Atu o Fai a Tino mo Oku Soko’


Our faith makes us certain that we will see the fulfillment of the Bible-based promises we hope for, and we are sure about spiritual realities, although we cannot see them. 	 E fakamautinoa mai ne ‵tou fakatuanaki me ka lavea eiloa ne tatou a te fakataunuga o tautoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu kolā ne fakamoe‵moe tatou ki ei, kae e mautinoa ‵lei i a tatou a te ‵tonu o mea faka-te-agaga, faitalia me e se mafai o lavea ne tatou.


Hence, knowledge begins with the reverential fear of Jehovah. 	 Tela la, e kamata eiloa te poto ki te mataku mo te fakaaloalo ki a Ieova.


It promotes “the desire of the flesh and the desire of the eyes and the showy display of one’s means of life.” (1 John 2:16) It produces fleshly works, such as fornication, idolatry, spiritism, jealousy, fits of anger, and drunkenness. 	 E fakamalosi aka ei a “manakoga agasala, ko mea e matea ne tino kae ma‵nako ki ei, mo mea katoa i te lalolagi nei kolā e fakamata‵mata ki ei a tino.” (1 Ioane 2:16) E māfua mai i ei a manakoga faka-te-foitino e pelā mo te finalalolagi, te ifo ki tupua, faivailakau, loto masei, loto ita mo te konā.


It might be that a wife is continually ignored or a husband is constantly criticized. 	 Kāti ko tuku tiaki faeloa te fafine ne tena avaga io me ko taku fakamasei faeloa ne te fafine a tena avaga.


What might occur during “the bloom of youth,” and how can young ones deal with this? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o ‵tupu i taimi koi “talavou” ei, kae e mafai pefea o fakafesagai atu a talavou ki te mea tenei?


What about survivors? 	 Kae e a tino kolā ka ‵sao atui ei?


Are You “Zealous for Fine Works”? 5/15 	 E Mata, “e Loto Finafinau [Koe] o Fai a Galuega ‵Lei”? 5/15


Perhaps the king used this lengthy event to show off the glory of his kingdom in order to impress the nobles and convince them of his ability to carry out his plans. 	 Kāti ne fakaaogā ne te tupu a te vaitaimi leva tenei ke fakaasi atu ei te gali o tena malo ko te mea ke ōfo kae tali‵tonu foki ana tino ma‵luga e uiga ki tena mafai o fakataunu ana fuafuaga konā.


Isaac and Jacob were heirs of the very same promise. 	 Ne maua foki ne Isaako mo Iakopo a te folafolaga tenā.


15. (a) The declaration heard by Moses on Mount Sinai opened with what expression? (b) What does mercy involve? 15 The declaration that Moses heard on Mount Sinai opened with the expression: “Jehovah, Jehovah, a God merciful and gracious.” 	 15 Ne kamata mai penei a pati i te folafolaga telā ne lagona ne Mose i te Mauga o Sinai: “Ko au ko te Aliki, ko te Atua tela e fonu i te alofa [“fakamagalo,” NW] mo te [“uiga,” NW] kaimalie.”


How does Jehovah watch us like a caring parent? 	 E kilokilo mai pefea a Ieova ki a tatou e pelā me se mātua atafai?


JEHOVAH SEARCHES THE HEART 	 E SUKESUKE NE IEOVA TE LOTO


Spurred on by visits from the apostles and others, they accomplished their ministry. 	 Ona ko fakamalosiga e auala i āsiga mai i apositolo mo nisi tino aka, ne fai ei ne latou te lotou galuega.


“Shepherd the flock of God in your care . . . willingly . . . , eagerly . . . , becoming examples to the flock.”—1 PETER 5:2, 3. 	 “Ke fai koutou mo tausi mamoe o te lafu a te Atua . . . mo te loto fiafia, . . . te loto [“finafinau,” NW] . . . , ka ke fai koutou mo fakaakoakoga ki te lafu mamoe.”—1 PETELU 5:2, 3.


Ezra copied them from public records written in Aramaic, the commercial and diplomatic language of the day. 	 Ne kopi mai ne Esela a tusi konā mai tusi a te malo kolā ne tusi i te ‵gana Alamaika, ko te ‵gana telā ne fakaaogā i aso konā i mea tau pisinisi mo mea tau te malo.


That is certainly a good use of imagination. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ne fakagalue i se auala ‵lei a mea e fakaataata i ‵tou mafaufau.


The answer is spiritual things having to do with our worship of God. 	 A te tali ki ei ko mea faka-te-agaga kolā e aofia i ei te ‵tou tapuakiga ki te Atua.


Volunteers from the congregation were called on to take care of her needs at the hospital. 	 Ne fakamolemole atu ei ki ne volenitia mai te fakapotopotoga ke tausi atu ki ana manakoga i te fa‵kaimasaki.


40:27, 28—Why did Israel say: “My way has been concealed from Jehovah, and justice to me eludes my God”? 	 40:27, 28—Kaia ne fai atu ei te kau Isalaelu: ‘I te Aliki e se iloa ne ia oku fakalavelave, kae se saga mai foki manafai e maua au ne se puapuagā’?


WHEN we first came out of the wicked world and began associating with Jehovah’s people, we were likely delighted to experience the warm love and care that exist among them. 	 I TE taimi muamua ne ‵vae keatea ei tatou mai te lalolagi masei, kae kamata o ‵kau fakatasi mo tino o Ieova, kāti ne fia‵fia eiloa tatou ke lavea atu te a‵lofa mo te atafai i a latou.


(John 14:26) The holy spirit, sent in Jesus’ name, guides and strengthens us today. 	 (Ioane 14:26) A te agaga tapu, telā ne uga mai i te igoa o Iesu, e takitaki kae fakamalosi ne ia tatou i aso nei.


For one thing, we may feel that a brother in authority has acted in error and that an immediate correction is needed. 	 E tasi te mea, kāti e ma‵natu aka tatou me e ‵se te taina telā e isi sena tofiga, kae e ‵tau o fakatonu fakavave aka te mea tenā.


Nor could you imagine that they would go to the humble dwellings of crushed citizens to uplift the spirits of such ones. 	 Io me e fakaataata ne koe me e olo atu latou ki koga fatauvā kolā e ‵nofo i ei a tino loto māfatia ke fakamalosi atu ki a latou.


(Psalm 32:3-5) However, the sin was not hidden from God. 	 (Salamo 32:3-5) Kae ne seki ‵funa tena agasala mai te Atua.


The Gospels mention other relatives of Jesus, but let us now focus on Jesus’ immediate family and see what we can learn from them. 	 E fakaasi mai foki i tusi Evagelia a nisi kāiga o Iesu, kae ka onoono nei tatou me ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai i a latou.


Meanwhile, bereft of God’s spirit, King Saul suffered dark moods. 	 I te vaitaimi tenā, ne galo i a Saulo te agaga o te Atua kae ne pokotia malosi a ia i te loto māfatia.


Putting information to use underscores the real purpose behind study. 	 A te fakaaogaga o fakamatalaga e tauloto ne latou e faka‵mafa mai ei te tāua o sukesukega.


Granted, for every person who accepts our message there may be hundreds or even thousands who reject it. 	 E tonu, kafai e talia ne se tino e tokotasi te ‵tou fekau, e lau foki i selau mo afe a nisi tino kolā e ‵teke atu ki ei.


Is Jehovah that real to you, as though he were standing before you to instruct you? 	 E mata, e fai penā a Ieova ki a koe, e pelā eiloa me tu mai a ia i ou mua o akoako koe?


Yes, like Paul, we can endure in bearing fruit. 	 Ao, e pelā mo Paulo, e mafai o ‵fua mai i a tatou a fuataga i te kufaki.


Even if most or all of them were true worshippers, God’s direction through Moses was that a king of Israel should “not multiply wives for himself, that his heart may not turn aside.” 	 E tiga eiloa ne fai a te tokoukega io me ko latou katoa e pelā me ne tino tapuaki ‵tonu, kae ne fakatonu atu a te Atua e auala i a Mose me i te tupu o Isalaelu “e se ‵tau o tokouke ana avaga, i a ia ma fulitua ki te Aliki.”


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


Children are thus likened to arrows that should be accurately aimed at the target. 	 Ne faka‵tusa a tamaliki ki matasana kolā e mafai o sana tonu atu ki te taketi.


Appointed Men—Learn From Timothy 	 Tāgata Kolā ne ‵Tofigina— Ke Tauloto Mai i a Timoteo


That type of protection is most important, for it can affect our eternal future. 	 E sili atu i te tāua o te vaegā puipuiga tenā, me e mafai o pokotia ei ‵tou olaga i aso mai mua ki te se-gata-mai.


He will not forget the love they show for his name by ministering to his people.—1 Timothy 5:17; Hebrews 6:10. 	 E se mafai o puli i a ia a te alofa ne fakaasi atu ne latou mō tena igoa mai te tavini atu ki ana tino.—1 Timoteo 5:17; Epelu 6:10.


Walking in Jehovah’s name does not mean merely saying that he is our God. 	 Kafai e tauave ne tatou te igoa o te Atua, e se fakauiga i ei me e fai atu fua tatou me i a ia ko te ‵tou Atua. E se fakauiga foki i ei ki te ‵tou kau atu fua ki fakatasiga Kelisiano mo te talaiatuga o te Malo, faitalia me ne galuega tāua a mea konā.


Many Israelites are marrying non-Jews. 	 E tokouke a tino Iutaia ko a‵vaga ki tino e se ne Iutaia.


As a result, we will not allow the negative ideas of others to drive a wedge between us and Jehovah.—Ps. 77:11, 12. 	 Kae ko te ikuga, ka sē talia ne tatou a mafaufauga sē ‵lei o nisi tino ke ‵vae ei tatou mai i a Ieova.—Sala. 77:11, 12.


18 Should the Name Jehovah Appear in the New Testament? 	 Fakaaloalo ki a Ieova Mai te Ola i se Olaga ‵Malu


It was noted that when Jehovah’s Witnesses preach to others, they do so in such a way that a person can simply say “I am not interested” and close the door. 	 Ne lavea atu i ei me i te taimi e talai atu ei a Molimau a Ieova ki nisi tino, e talai atu latou ke oko eiloa ki te taimi ko mafai fua ei o fai mai se tino, penei, “Au e se fiafia” kae ‵pono tena mataloa.


What are some duties of heavenly spirit creatures? 	 Ne a nisi tiute o tino faka-te-agaga i te lagi, ko agelu?


Ask yourself, ‘Do I spend so much time in leisure pursuits that I have little time left for spiritual activities?’ 	 Fesili ifo ki a koe eiloa, ‘E mata, ko tō uke a taimi e fakamāumāu ne au i te malōlōga telā ko sē lava ei oku taimi mō mea faka-te-agaga?’


Using amplifying equipment, they passed many weekends broadcasting the Kingdom message to onshore communities. 	 E fakasalalau sāle atu ne laua a te fekau o te Malo mai te fakaaogāga o mea faka‵lasi leo, ki tino i uta i te fenua, i fakaotiga o vaiaso e uke.


Expressing gratitude to God in prayer promotes contentment and prevents us from becoming ‘murmurers and complainers about our lot in life.’ 	 A te fakaasiatuga o te loto fakafetai ki te Atua i te ‵talo e fakaasi atu i ei te loto malie kae puipui i ei tatou mai te fai mo tino e ‘mui‵mui kae fa‵meo e uiga ki ‵tou mea e maua i te olaga.’


You are his publicity agents. 	 A koutou ko ana sui.


Nathan declared. 	 Ne fakapoi ‵ki eiloa te mea tenā ki a Tavita.


Rather than unfairly restrict us, they benefit us. 	 I lō te fakataputapu o tatou i se auala sē tonu, e maua eiloa ne tatou a mea aogā mai i ei.


“Stephen, filled with the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at God’s right hand. 	 “Ne ‵fonu a Setefano i te Agaga Tapu, ne kilo atu a ia ki te lagi kae matea ne ia te ‵malu o te Atua, mo Iesu e tu i te feitu fakaatamai o te Atua.


Stéphane started to study the Bible with me. 	 Ne kamata o suke‵suke fakatasi māua mo Stéphane ki te Tusi Tapu.


They usually recommend a way of life or advocate certain philosophies. 	 E masani sāle o fakasino tonu mai ne latou se vaegā olaga ke ola i ei mai i olotou kilokiloga totino eiloa.


(John 6:40) With great love and wisdom, Jehovah will bring the human family to perfection, according to his original purpose. 	 (Ioa. 6:40) Mai te lasi o tena alofa mo tena poto, ka aumai ne Ieova a tena kaukāiga o tino ki se tulaga ‵lei katoatoa, e pelā loa mo tena fuafuaga i te kamataga.


(Read Matthew 5:27, 28.) 	 (Faitau te Mataio 5:27, 28.)


(Matthew 6:12) Third, we can deal with others as we want them to deal with us. 	 (Mataio 6:12) A te tolu o mea, e ‵tau o fai ne tatou ki nisi tino a mea kolā e ma‵nako tatou ke fai mai ki a tatou.


8 Deceitful words and actions could disrupt the unity of the congregation. 	 8 A pati mo faifaiga ‵loi e mafai o fakamasei ne ia te fealofani o te fakapotopotoga.


Saul became violently angry at David, who had been anointed as the next king and now enjoyed the support of God’s spirit. 	 Ne kaitaua kae fia tamate a Saulo ki a Tavita, telā ko oti ne faū mo fai te tupu i ana tua kae ko ‵lago atu nei ki ei te agaga o te Atua.


Books, television, and movies have done much to reduce the fear of witchcraft. 	 E uke a mea ne fai ne tusi, TV mo tamunei ke fai ei a tino ke se ma‵taku ki te faivailakau.


Then he went on to teach his disciples to pray to God: “Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth.” 	 Kae ne fakaakoako ne ia ana soko ke talo atu ki te Atua, penei: “Ke oko mai tou Malo, ke fai te mea e loto koe ki ei i lalo nei, e pela mo te faiga i te lagi.”


The limited number of that group are “called to be holy ones” and are accepted as “God’s sons.” 	 A te aofaki foliki o te potukau tenā e taku ko “tino tapu” kae ne taliagina latou e pelā me ne “tama . . . a te Atua.”


We can have the same confidence.—Hab. 3:18, 19. 	 Kae e mafai eiloa o maua ne tatou a te loto talitonu e pelā mo Sapakuka kae tali‵tonu me ka faka‵sao ne Ieova ana tino.—Sapakuka 3:18, 19.


(Ezekiel 40:1) Fifty-six years of exile still lie ahead. 	 (Esekielu 40:1) E toe limasefulu ono tausaga e ‵tau o ‵nofo fakapagota ei a tino Iutaia.


World War I brought to the fore more frightening weapons, such as the airplane, the tank, the submarine, and poison gas. 	 Ne kamata o fakaaogā i te Taua Muamua a te Lalolagi a meatau fakama‵taku, e pelā mo vakalele tau, tanetau, vakauku, mo kēsi ‵poisini.


Loyally upholding true worship means that we faithfully endure in the course we have chosen, come what may. 	 A te fakamaoni ki te tapuakiga tonu e fakauiga i ei ki te tumau i te auala telā ko oti ne filifili aka ne tatou faitalia me ne a mea e ‵tupu i ei.


(Acts 16:14, 15, 31-33; 17:3, 4; 18:8) By turning to God, such new disciples became members of spiritual Israel. 	 (Galuega 16:14, 15, 31-33; 17:3, 4; 18:8) Mai te ‵fuli atu ki te Atua, ne fai a soko fou konā mo fai ne tino o te Isalaelu faka-te-agaga.


The family is reunited and settled in the fertile land of Goshen. 	 Ne toe ‵kau fakatasi ei te lotou kāiga kae ‵nofo i te kogā laukele ola ko Kosena.