Buddhism differs from Hinduism in that it denies the existence of an immortal soul. 	 E ‵kese foki te lotu Puta mai te kau Hinitu, me e se talia ne ia te talitonuga e uiga ki te agaga telā e se mafai o mate.


The doctor put his face right up in front of Father’s and said, “Why don’t you hit me, you yellow coward!” 	 Ne tu atu te tokita i mua o toku tamana kae fai atu, “Kaia e se fusu ne koe au, pina!”


“the elements”? 	 “mea katoa”?


In any case, no Christian wants inadvertently to dishearten another who is struggling to remain chaste. 	 I so se fakanofonofoga, e se manako lele eiloa se Kelisiano o fakaloto vāivāi se tino telā e taumafai ke ‵mā faeloa a ia.


They likely laughed at him, ridiculed him. 	 Kāti ne ‵kata fakatauemu atu a tino ki a ia.


True, kindness is identified in the Bible as part of “the fruitage of the spirit,” but why is it so difficult to express kindness even in so-called Christian lands? 	 E tonu, e fai mai te Tusi Tapu me i te alofa atafai, se vaega o “fua o te agaga tapu,” kae kaia la e faigata ei ke fakaasi atu te alofa atafai i fenua kolā e fai pelā me ne fenua Kelisiano?


When King Cyrus liberated the exiled Israelites, how must they have felt, and why? 	 I te taimi ne fakasaoloto ei ne te tupu ko Kulesa a tino Isalaelu kolā ne fakapagota, ne pefea olotou lagonaga, kae kaia?


When you think about the months, years, and decades ahead, you see yourselves together in the picture. 	 Kafai e mafaufau koe ki te fia masina mo tausaga i aso mai mua, e mafai o fakaataata ne koe me koi ‵kau fakatasi eiloa koulua mo tau avaga.


In Jesus’ day, field workers were paid on a daily basis. 	 A tino ga‵lue i fatoaga i aso o Iesu ne maua olotou ‵togi i aso takitasi.


(Rom. 5:12) One result was that the way was opened for 144,000 humans to become spirit-anointed followers of Christ. 	 (Loma 5:12) Ne iku atu te mea tenā ki te ‵talamaiga o te avanoaga mō tino e toko 144,000 ke fai pelā me ne soko fakaekegina o Keliso.


How so?—Read Romans 5:15, 16. 	 E pefea la?—Faitau te Loma 5:15, 16.


It equates 1,260 days with “a time [one time] and times [two times, plural] and half a time”—a total of three and a half “times.” 	 E ‵pau eiloa aso e 1,260 mo “te taimi [tasi te taimi] mo taimi [lua taimi, sili atu i te tasi] mo te āfa taimi”—telā ko te tolu mo te āfa “taimi.”


It would certainly be unwise and misguided to blame Jehovah or his congregation for the faults of relatively few of God’s servants. 	 E sē se faiga poto ke tiaki ne tatou a Ieova io me ko tena fakapotopotoga i te lalolagi ona ko mea ‵se kolā e fai ne nai tavini a te Atua.


A lack of concern for other people’s feelings may be another reason why some hesitate to apologize. 	 A te sē amanaia ki lagonaga o nisi tino kāti ko te suā pogai e se fia fakatoese atu i ei a nisi tino.


There are more than 7,000,000 Witnesses of Jehovah preaching throughout the earth, organized into more than 100,000 congregations. 	 Ko sili atu i te 7,000,000 o Molimau a Ieova e talai atu nei i te lalolagi kātoa, i fakapotopotoga e silia atu i te 100,000.


He insisted on finding the woman. 	 Ne taumafai a ia ke ‵sala aka a te fafine tenā.


Can anyone honestly say that Satan has won on the issue of rulership? 	 E mata, e tonu te manatu me ko manumalo nei a Satani i te kinauga e uiga ki te pulega?


When he asked the woman if she had any questions, the woman asked: “To get baptized, do I have to be able to swim?” 	 E mafai pefea o talia ne tatou te mea tenā? E ‵tau o sala‵mo tatou ki ‵tou agasala kae ‵sala atu ki te fakamagaloga e auala i te taulaga a Iesu.


7 Onlookers have been amazed by the determination of God’s people to maintain their integrity even in the face of vicious persecution. 	 7 E fakaofoofogia ki tino kolā e onoono mai ki a tatou ona ko te fakaikuga a tino o te Atua ke tumau te lotou fakamaoni faitalia a fakasauaga e fe‵paki mo latou.


Caring for our spiritual and physical needs helps us endure in the ministry 	 A te tausi faka‵lei atu ki ‵tou manakoga i te feitu faka-te-agaga mo te feitu faka-te-foitino e fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke kufaki i te faiga o te galuega talai


Over six million people who come from “all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues” are actively engaged in the work of Kingdom proclamation. 	 E sili atu nei i te toko ono miliona o tino mai “fenua katoa, matakāiga, tino valevale, ‵gana” ko aofia malosi nei i te galuega ko te folafolaatuga o te Malo.


Are you critical or encouraging? 	 E mata, a koe se tino fakamasei tino io me se tino fakamalosi tino?


(John 13:34) The apostle John pointed out: “Whoever has this world’s means for supporting life and beholds his brother having need and yet shuts the door of his tender compassions upon him, in what way does the love of God remain in him?” (1 John 3:17) Can you think of occasions when you have displayed love in a practical way? 	 (Ioane 13:34) Ne fai mai te apositolo ko Ioane: “Kafai se tino e maumea, kae e matea foki ne ia a tena taina e mativa, kae e se alofa ki a ia; e mafai pefea o molimau mai i a ia e alofa ki te Atua i tena loto?” (1 Ioane 3:17) E mafai o mafaufau koe ki taimi kolā ne fakaasi atu ei ne koe a te alofa i se auala ‵lei?


Recall, though, what Jesus did, as recorded at Matthew 26:39.—Read. 	 Masaua a mea ne fai ne Iesu, e pelā mo te mea e tusi i te Mataio 26:39.—Faitau.


By relying on God’s spirit, we can receive “power beyond what is normal” to deal with any trouble or distress.—2 Corinthians 4:7; 1 Corinthians 10:13. 	 Kafai e fakalagolago atu tatou ki te agaga o te Atua, ka maua ei ne tatou “te malosi telā e sili atu i te malosi masani,” ke manumalo tatou i fakalavelave mo logo‵maega.—2 Kolinito 4:7, NW; 1 Kolinito 10:13.


In what ways is Jesus a greater deliverer than Moses? 	 I auala fea e sili atu ei a Iesu i a Mose i te faka‵saoga o tino?


He listened with sympathy as I expressed my feelings. 	 Ne fakalogologo mai a ia mo te atafai i te taimi ne fakaasi atu ei oku lagonaga ki a ia.


(Heb. 4:12) In a figurative sense, the message emanating from the Bible is sharper than any man-made sword, for it figuratively pierces to the dividing of bones and their marrow. 	 (Epelu 4:12) I se auala fakatusa, a te fekau telā e maua i te Tusi Tapu e ‵kai atu i so se pelu ne faite ne tino, me e ‵suki ki loto i sokogā ivi mo ‵kano.


There they encountered a materialized angel, who told them: “Stop being stunned. 	 Ne fetaui latou i konā mo se agelu telā ko oti ne liu tino, kae fai atu ki a latou penei: “Sa ma‵taku.


Jehovah foretold the making of a new covenant unlike the Law covenant made with the nation of Israel. 	 Ne ‵valo mai ne Ieova se feagaiga fou telā e ‵kese mai te feagaiga o te Tulafono telā ne fai mō te fenua o Isalaelu.


Evil Has Had Its Day! 	 Ko Pili Mai te Gataga o Mea Ma‵sei!


“An ethic of conspicuous compassion, where ‘being a nice person’ excuses everything.” 	 “Ko te tumau i te faiga o mea ‵lei mo te fakaasiatuga o te alofa ki nisi tino.”


“The congregator sought to find the delightful words and the writing of correct words of truth,” states Ecclesiastes 12:10. 	 E fai mai penei a te Failauga 12:10: “A te Failauga ne taumafai o ‵sala a muna fakamafanafana loto, ka ko muna ne tusi ne ia ki lalo ne muna ‵tonu eiloa.”


Why Should We Pray Incessantly? 	 Kaia e ‵Tau ei o ‵Talo i Taimi Katoa?


How might we benefit from taking to heart Solomon’s warning example? 	 E mafai pefea o fai te tala o Solomona e pelā me se mea ke fakaeteete tatou i ei?


Jehovah spoke those words from heaven at the time of Jesus’ baptism. 	 Ne fai mai ne Ieova a pati konā mai te lagi i te taimi ne papatiso ei a Iesu.


Impressed, I began to study the Bible with Johnny regularly and eventually to accompany him in his preaching work whenever I could. 	 Ona ko toku ofo, ne kamata ei o sukesuke faeloa māua mo Johnny ki te Tusi Tapu kae kau fakamuli atu au ki a ia i tena galuega talai i so se taimi ne mafai ei ne au o fai penā.


The Bible, in contrast, describes faith as being neither blind nor illogical. 	 Kae e ‵kese ‵ki a te fakamatalaga telā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te fakatuanaki.


Or they may fear that they will find it difficult to live up to God’s requirements after baptism. 	 Io, me kāti e ma‵taku latou i te mea ma tō faigatā katoa ke ola e ‵tusa mo mea e manako ki ei te Atua mai tua o te papatisoga.


HAVE you ever asked any of those questions? 	 E MATA, ko oti ne ‵sili ifo ne koe se fesili penei i fesili konei ki a koe eiloa?


5 It is certainly true that the Lord’s coming will be thieflike to people of the world, who shut their ears to the warning of impending calamity. 	 5 Se mea tonu me ka oko mai eiloa te Aliki e pelā me se tino kaisoa ki tino o te lalolagi, kolā e ‵pono olotou taliga ki te faka‵pulaga e uiga loa ki te ‵toe fakalavelave lasi telā ka oko mai.


Why do we all want to stay healthy? 	 Kaia e ma‵nako ei tatou katoa ke tumau i te ola ‵lei?


(John 5:42) Rather than “seeking the glory that is from the only God,” they were “accepting glory from one another.” 	 (Ioane 5:42) I lō te “‵sala ne koutou te vikiga telā e maua mai i te Atua e tokotasi,” ne ma‵nako eiloa latou “ki vikiga e maua mai nisi tino.”


“We were convinced that the proclamation of Jehovah and his name could not be blocked by such a man-made decree,” says Richard Rudolph, now over 100 years old.* “An important means for our study and ministry was Bible literature. 	 “Ne tali‵tonu matou i te talaiga e uiga ki a Ieova mo tena igoa e se mafai o ‵pono ne se tulafono ne fai ne se tagata,” ko pati a Richard Rudolph, telā ko100 tupu nei ana tausaga te matua.* “A te auala tāua e fai ei motou sukesukega mo te galuega talai ko tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


What change was introduced in the weekly schedule of congregation meetings, and what questions should we reflect on? 	 Se a te ‵fuliga ko oti ne fai i te fakasologa o fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga i te vaiaso, kae ne a fesili e ‵tau o mafau‵fau tatou ki ei?


Why Is Armageddon Necessary? 	 Kaia e ‵Tau ei o Oko Mai a Amaketo?


They are no longer guided by godly principles and are unable to make proper decisions. 	 E se toe takitaki mai a fakatakitakiga faka-te-Atua ki a latou kae e se mafai ei ne latou o fai a filifiliga ‵tau.


Jehovah has the right to make laws for us because he created us. 	 E isi se saolotoga o Ieova ke fai ne ia a tulafono mō tatou me ne faite ne ia tatou.


More specifically, he can be your share, whether you hope to live in heaven or you look forward to life in an earthly paradise. 	 A ko te tonuga loa, e mafai o fai a ia pelā me ko tou fakaola, faitalia me e fakamoemoe koe ke ola i te lagi io me e olioli koe ki te olaga i se lalolagi palataiso.


And Christian family heads take the initiative in conducting family worship with the members of their own households. 	 Kae i o ulu o kāiga te tiute ke fai ne latou te takitakiga i te faiga o tapuakiga faka-te-kāiga fakatasi mo olotou kāiga.


“Although beyond hope, yet based on hope he had faith, that he might become the father of many nations.” 	 “I te fakamoemoe ne se talitonu io me fakatuanaki a ia ki te fakamoemoe, me ka fai a ia mo tamana o fenua e uke.”


(2 Tim. 3:1) So we do well to ask ourselves, ‘Where am I looking for help and direction?’ 	 (2 Timo. 3:1) Tela la, e ‵tau o ‵sili ifo tatou ki a tatou eiloa penei, ‘Tefea te koga e kilo atu au ki ei ke maua mai i ei se fesoasoani mo manatu fakatonutonu?’


If you come back, I will break your legs.” 	 Kafai koe e toe foki mai, ka ‵fati ne au ou vae.”


He later wrote: “He that is covering over his transgressions will not succeed, but he that is confessing and leaving them will be shown mercy.” 	 Ne tusi mai fakamuli tou tagata penei: “E se mafai koe o manuia i te olaga nei manafai e taumafai faeloa koe o funa au agasala. Fakaasi au agasala, kae sa toe fai, kae ka alofa atu te Atua ki a koe.”


In the real life yet to come, he will reward you with blessings far better than any you can now imagine!—Ps. 145:16; 1 Tim. 6:19. 	 I te lalolagi fou, ka taui atu ne ia ki a koe a fakamanuiaga kolā e sili fakafia atu i te ‵lei i lō so se mea e mafai o mafaufau koe ki ei i te taimi nei!—Salamo 145:16; 1 Timoteo 6:19.


Many cannot do some of the simple things in life that healthy ones take for granted. 	 E se mafai ne tino e tokouke o fai a mea māmā i te olaga kolā e faigofie fua ki tino ma‵losi.


Jesus’ words to the religious leaders of his day give us insight. 	 E maua ne tatou a te malamalama i pati a Iesu ki takitaki lotu i ana aso.


What spirit did Epaphroditus display? 8 When Paul was in prison bonds, the Philippians not only sent him material gifts but also dispatched their personal envoy Epaphroditus. 	 8 I te taimi ne ‵pei atu ei a Paulo ki te falepuipui, ne seki avatu fua ne te kau Filipi a meaalofa faka-te-foitino kae ne uga atu foki ne latou a Epafeloti ke fai mo sui o latou.


He “felt pity for them, because they were skinned and thrown about like sheep without a shepherd.” 	 “Ne tupu ake ei tona loto alofa mō latou, me ko se toka olotou loto i te seai o se tino e fesoasoani atu, ko pela mo mamoe e seai se lotou tino tausi.”


David petitions Jehovah to defeat these enemies and shame them for their wickedness. 	 Ne fakamolemole atu Tavita ki a Ieova ke fakatakavale a fili konei kae ke fakamasiasi foki latou mō te lotou amio ma‵sei.


Rather, he wanted to know how long the spiritually sick condition of the people would continue to bring dishonor to God’s name. 	 I lō te fai atu penā, ne fia iloa ne ia me e pefea te leva ka tumau ei te sē fakaaloalo atu o te tulaga masei o tino i te feitu faka-te-agaga ki te igoa o te Atua.


What is the right course when rulers command us to break God’s law? 	 Se a te mea tonu e ‵tau o fai māfai e fakatonu mai a tino pule ke soli ne tatou a tulafono a te Atua?


Many whom the Witnesses visited were apathetic, a few were opposed. 	 E tokouke a tino kolā ne āsi atu ki ei a Molimau e se fia‵fia, kae e mu‵tana fua a tino e ‵teke mai.


The same feelings and excitement are relived with each recounting! 	 E toe lagona ne tatou te fiafia telā ne maua i te mea tenā i so se taimi e toe taku atu ei te tala!


It is not reasonable to stumble over a passage just because it seems hard to understand. 	 E se ‵tau o fakalotolotolua tatou ki se tusi siki ona ko te mea e faigatā ke malamalama i ei.


And ‘perceiving what Jehovah’s will is’ for us, we will not waste the precious little time that is left.—Ephesians 5:15-17; 1 Peter 4:1-4. 	 Kae ona ko te iloa ne tatou a te ‘loto o Ieova,’ ka sē fakamāumāu eiloa ne tatou a te taimi tāua kae toetoe tenei koi ‵toe.—Efeso 5:15-17; 1 Petelu 4:1-4.


To establish the identity of the Messiah Scripturally, the apostles and Jesus himself quoted more frequently from the prophecy of Isaiah than from any other Bible book. 	 Ke fakaasi faka‵lei atu ne latou mai te Tusi Tapu me ko oi tonu te Mesia, ne uke atu a taimi ne siki sāle mai ne te kau apositolo mo Iesu a valoaga a Isaia i lō nisi tusi aka i te Tusi Tapu.


“This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come.”—MATTHEW 24:14. 	 “A te Tala ‵Lei tenei e uiga ki te Malo, e fakamatala atu ki te lalolagi kātoa, mo fai te molimau ki tino katoa; ko oko mai ei te gataga.”—MATAIO 24:14.


He said: “Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you. 	 Ana muna: “Tela la, olo atu koutou ki fenua katoa ke fai a tino i ei mo oku soko; papatiso foki latou i te igoa o te Tamana, te Tama mo te Agaga Tapu. Akoako atu foki latou ke faka‵logo ki mea katoa kolā ne fakatonu atu ne au ki a koutou.


4 Hesitation or too much self-concern, however, can be an impediment to our making progress in our service to God. 	 4 A te fakatalave io me ko te saga malosi ifo ki a koe eiloa, e mafai o fai pelā me se fakalavelave ki ‵tou ga‵solo ki mua i ‵tou taviniga ki te Atua.


(1 John 3:16) He notices whatever we do to demonstrate our appreciation for his goodness. 	 (1 Ioane 3:16) E iloa ‵lei ne ia a mea kolā e fai ne tatou ke fakaasi atu ei ‵tou loto fakafetai mō mea ‵lei ne fai ne ia.


(Matt. 4:18-22) What assurance did Jesus give them? 	 (Mataio 4:18-22) Se a te fakatalitonuga ne tuku atu ne Iesu ki a latou?


Philosophers, theologians, and scientists have struggled with that question for millenniums. 	 I te fia o meleniuma ko ‵teka atu nei, ko oti ne taumafai ma‵losi a tino ‵poto, tino ‵poto i te Tusi Tapu, mo saienitisi o ‵sala aka a te tali ki te fesili tenā.


How should receiving such an extraordinary gift affect us? 	 E aoga pefea ki a tatou a te mauaga o te meaalofa fakaofoofogia tenā?


15 What factors might influence parents to move back to a congregation that uses the language their children best understand? 	 15 Ne a pogai e mafai o fakamalosi ei a mātua ke toe ‵foki ki se fakapotopotoga telā e fakaaoga te ‵gana tela e maina ‵lei i ei olotou tama‵liki?


Says The New Encyclopædia Britannica (1974): “Christmas, the festival of the birth of Jesus Christ, was established in connection with a fading of the expectation of Christ’s imminent return.” 	 E fai mai The New Encyclopædia Britannica (1974): “A te Kilisimasi, te fakamanatuga o te aso fanau o Iesu Keliso, ne kamata ona ko te gasoloifoga o vāivāi a te fakamoemoega tonu e uiga ki te ‵toe foki mai o Keliso.”


(Luke 13:24) He did this by taking the lead and by appealing to their hearts. 	 (Luka 13:24) Ne fai ne ia te mea tenei mai te tukuatuga o se fakaakoakoga ‵lei mo te fakamalosi atu ki a latou.


For instance, why not incorporate practice sessions for the ministry? 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, kaia e se aofia ei a fakaakoakoga o pati ke fai atu i te galuega talai?


How to Discipline in Love 	 Te Polopoloki Atu mo te Alofa


God does not favor one face over another because of race, nationality, social standing, or any other external factors. 	 E se fakasilisili ne te Atua a te suā tino i luga i te suā tino ona ko te telega, fenua, tulaga i mua o tino, io me ko so se pogai aka.


4 Prophecy—A Perfect Record 	 4 Valoaga—E ‵Tonu Kātoatoa


(John 15:2) Toward the end of the illustration, Jesus urged his followers to bear “much fruit.” 	 (Ioane 15:2) Ne toe fakamalosi atu Iesu ki ana soko, i te fakaotiga o tena tala fakatusa ke “‵fua malosi mai.”


12 As you have opportunity, encourage your schoolmates to look up jw.org for themselves. 	 12 Kafai e maua ne koe se avanoaga, ke fakamalosi atu ki tama‵liki e a‵koga mo koe ke onoono ki te ‵tou fakatuatusi i te itaneti i te jw.org i a latou eiloa.


After you began to study the Bible, you realized that these celebrations are actually of pagan origin. 	 I te taimi ne sukesuke ei koe ki te Tusi Tapu, ne maina koe me ne māfua tonu mai a fakamanatuga konā i mea fāpaupau.


That article urged all anointed Christians to “give a testimony to the world that the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a te mataupu tenā ki Kelisiano fakaekegina katoa ke “tuku atu se fakamaoniga ki te lalolagi me ko pule mai nei te malo o te lagi.”


13. (a) What responsibility did the apostle Paul feel, and why? (b) What responsibility do you feel toward the people in your territory? 	 13. (a) Se a te tiute telā ne lagona ifo ne te apositolo ko Paulo, kae kaia? (e) Se a te tiute e lagona ifo ne koe e uiga ki tino i tou koga talai?


4. How has Satan used frontal attacks in an attempt to break the integrity of God’s people? 	 4 E tuku mai ne te olaga o Apelaamo se ata o “tofotofoga kesekese” kolā e mafai o fe‵paki mo Kelisiano i aso nei.


Making Service to Jehovah My Career (B. Walden), 12/1 	 Te Faiga o te Taviniga ki a Ieova mo Fai Taku Galuega (B. Walden), 12/1


Yes, when the many diverse comments given by the congregation and the few well-placed remarks made by the conductor are skillfully put together, they form a beautiful bouquet of words that will delight all in attendance. 	 E tonu, kafai e tuku fakatasi a manatu kese‵kese kolā e tuku mai ne tino i te fakapotopotoga mo nai pati a te ovasia i se auala aoga, ka fai ei e pelā me se teu o pati ‵gali kolā ka fia‵fia ki ei a tino katoa kolā e ‵kau atu ki ei.


(Acts 13:46-48; compare Isaiah 49:6.) 	 (Galuega 13:46:48; fakatusa ki te Isaia 49:6.)


(Rom. 14:8) We eagerly look forward to the day when Jehovah will bring to life all his loyal friends who have died. 	 (Loma 14:8) E olioli eiloa tatou ki te aso telā ka aumai ei ne Ieova a te ola ki ana taugasoa fakamaoni katoa kolā ko oti ne ‵mate.


A CONVERSATION WITH A NEIGHBOR 	 SE SAU‵TALAGA MO TE TUAKOI


(Matthew 9:35-38) Before he “went abroad,” he entrusted that field to his faithful disciples, saying: “Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you.” 	 (Mataio 9:35-38) Mai mua o “fano tena malaga,” ne tuku atu ne ia te galuega tenā ki ana soko fakamaoni, i ana muna: “Tela la, olo atu koutou ki fenua katoa ke fai a tino i ei mo oku soko; papatiso foki latou i te igoa o te Tamana, te Tama mo te Agaga Tapu. Akoako atu foki latou ke faka‵logo ki mea katoa kolā ne fakatonu atu ne au ki a koutou.”


The congregator’s sound advice on these and other matters is recorded for us in chapters 7 to 12 of Ecclesiastes. 	 Ne tusi ne te failauga ana pati fakatonutonu aogā e uiga ki mea konei mo nisi mea aka i te mataupu e 7 ki te 12 o te tusi ko Failauga.


Perhaps something happened to them, or to a loved one, that opened their mind and heart to the truth. 	 Kāti e isi se mea ne tupu ki a latou, io me se lotou tino pele, telā ne fesoasoani atu ki olotou mafaufau mo olotou loto ke talia ne latou te munatonu.


Why can we be certain that Jehovah continues to be a secure dwelling for his servants? 	 Kaia e mautinoa ei i a tatou me e fai eiloa a Ieova mo fai te koga ‵nofo e saogalēmū ei ana tavini?


Visiting the beach? 	 Ko te āsi ki tafātai kolā e fakasagi‵sagi i ei a tino?


Approach Jehovah With Humility 	 ‵Talo Atu ki a Ieova mo te Loto Maulalo


THEY “LEARNED THE SECRET” 	 “KO OTI NE ILOA” NE LĀUA


ISRAEL AND JUDAH GO INTO EXILE 	 KO AVE FAKAPAGOTA A ISALAELU MO IUTA


It was as if God had rubbed out all the national borders with a big eraser,” said Claire from France. 	 E pelā eiloa me ne ‵solo ne Ieova a tuakoi o fenua ki se ‵solo lasi ‵ki,” ko pati a Claire, se tuagane mai Falani.


5 Since Paul was in the forefront of Christian activity, some might expect to find him reveling in the limelight, even flaunting his authority. 	 5 Me ne takitaki ne Paulo a te faiga o te galuega faka-Kelisiano, kāti ka ma‵natu aka a nisi tino me e ‵tau o fiafia malosi a ia ke ‵saga atu a tino katoa ki ei, kae kāti ke fakaasi sāle atu te maluga o tena tofi.


What counsel is found at 1 Corinthians 7:10-16? 	 Ne a pati fakatonutonu kolā e maua i te 1 Kolinito 7:10-16?


5 Next, let us look at the example of Moses. 	 5 Ka tauloto nei tatou mai te fakaakoakoga a Mose.


What do my decisions say about my focus in life?’ 	 E mata, e fakamuamua ne au te loto o te Atua i toku olaga?’


Today, 14-year-old Jacob says, “Jehovah not only looked after us but he also made the ministry fun!” 	 Ne fai mai a Jacob telā ko 14 ana tausaga, penei, “E se tausi mai fua a Ieova ki a matou kae ne fai foki ne ia ke gali kae fakafiafia te motou galuega talai!”


In 2007 the Governing Body placed the schools taught at Bethel under the new Theocratic Schools Department, and for some years I was privileged to be the overseer. 	 I te 2007, ne tuku atu ne te Potukau Pule a akoga kolā e fai i te Peteli mai lalo i te Matagaluega ‵fou mō Akoga Faka-te-agaga, kae ne maua ne au te tauliaga ke fai mo ovasia mō se fia tausaga.


Those children were a gift from Jehovah, especially that day.” 	 A tamaliki konā se meaalofa eiloa mai i a Ieova, maise eiloa i te aso tenā.”


16 Another area in which Christians need to keep God’s purposes in mind is in applying the Bible’s direction to marry “only in the Lord.” (1 Cor. 7:39) Many have chosen to remain single rather than disregard this divine counsel. 	 16 A te suā feitu e ‵tau ei o masaua ne Kelisiano a fuafuaga a te Atua i olotou mafaufau ko te fakagalue aka ne latou a te fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu ke avaga fua ki “se tagata Kelisiano.” (1 Kolinito 7:39) E tokouke a tino ne fakaiku aka ke ‵nofo taka latou i lō te fakaseaoga ne latou a te fakatakitakiga tenei mai te Atua.


Suffering for righteousness’ sake, therefore, means suffering because one resists pressure to violate God’s standards or requirements. 	 Tela la, e fakauiga a te logo‵mae ona ko te amiotonu ki te logo‵mae ona ko te mea e ‵teke atu koe ki fakamalosiga ke ofa a tulafono a te Atua.


Besides, if we do not delegate appropriate tasks and responsibilities to others, we may be depriving them of needed experience and training. 	 E se gata fua i konā, kafai e se avatu ne tatou a galuega ‵lei mo tiute ki nisi tino, kāti ka se maua ne latou te masani mo te atamai telā e ‵tau o maua ne latou.


With what difference? 	 Kae se a te mea e ‵kese i ei?


(Josh. 20:2, 3) Jehovah did not require the manslayer to be judged again for the same case; nor was the avenger of blood permitted to enter the city and take the fugitive’s life. 	 (Iosu. 20:2, 3) Ne seki manako a Ieova ke toe fakamasino a te tino tatino i se auala pasala mō te mea foki eiloa tenā, kae e se talia foki te tino taui o te toto ke ulu atu ki te fa‵kai kae tamate ne ia te tino tatino i se auala pasala.


Although the apostle Paul was a prisoner in Rome, he was hoping to be released soon. 	 E tiga eiloa koi falepuipui a te apositolo ko Paulo i Loma, kae ne olioli eiloa a ia ki te taimi ka ‵tala mai ei a ia ki tua.


The only reliable guidance by which to direct our steps is spiritual guidance, which comes through Jehovah’s Word, his spirit, and his organization. 	 A te fakatakitakiga fua e tasi telā e fakatuagagina ke takitaki ei tatou ko fakatakitakiga faka-te-agaga, kolā e maua ne tatou e auala i te Muna a Ieova, tena agaga, mo tena fakapotopotoga.


5 Christian elders today have a very busy schedule, making daily Bible reading a challenge. 	 5 E fakalavelave malosi a toeaina Kelisiano i aso nei, kae kāti e faiga‵ta ki a latou ke fai‵tau ki te Tusi Tapu i aso katoa.


An elder who fully performs his ministry gives proper attention to all his responsibilities, leaving nothing neglected or only half done. 	 A te toeaina telā e fakataunu katoatoa ne ia tena galuega e saga faka‵lei atu ki ana tiute katoa, ke mo a ma fakatamala io me sē fakaoti faka‵lei a nisi mea.


14 Give priority to spiritual matters. 	 14 Ke fakamuamua faeloa a mea faka-te-agaga.


Now I look forward to Bible reading. 	 Nei la, ko olioli malosi faeloa au ki te faitauga ki te Tusi Tapu.


Yet, this illustration teaches us what Jehovah expects. 	 Kae e akoako mai i te tala fakatusa tenei a te mea telā e manako a Ieova ki ei.


WHEN Jesus sent out his apostles on one occasion, he said: “As you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of the heavens has drawn near.’” 	 I TE taimi e tasi ne uga atu ei ne Iesu ana apositolo, ne fai atu a ia: “Olo o talai atu penei: ‘A te Malo o te lagi ko pili mai.’”


When Bintu arrived at the woman’s house, Mrs. Ukoli told her: “I want to know why you are still preaching about the God who killed your children. 	 I te taimi ne oko atu ei a Bintu ki te fale o te fafine tenā, ne fai atu a Mrs. Ukoli ki tou fafine: “E fia iloa ne au te pogai koi tumau ei koe i te talai atu e uiga ki te Atua telā ne tamate ne ia au tama‵liki.


Do You Remember These Illustrations? 	 E mafai pefea o momea aka ‵tou ma‵goi e pelā me ne faiakoga?


(Eph. 5:15, 16) Realistically, we may not always be able to give equal attention to all the spiritual food available to us. 	 (Efe. 5:15, 16) A te ‵tonuga loa, e mafai o se ‵pau faeloa a te auala e ‵saga atu ei tatou ki mea‵kai faka-te-agaga katoa kolā ko maua ne tatou.


Rather than find time, though, we may have to make time.—Eph. 5:15-17. 	 Kae i lo te ‵sala atu ki taimi avanoa, e ‵tau o fakaavanoa ne tatou a taimi.—Efeso 5:15-17.


This good habit has also helped him to read the whole Bible once a year for several years. 	 A te faifaiga masani ‵lei tenei ne fesoasoani atu foki ki a ia ke faitau ki te Tusi Tapu kātoa fakatasi i se tausaga mō tausaga e uke.


As a result, we are not overly anxious about the future. 	 Tela la, e se manava‵se malosi tatou e uiga ki aso mai mua.


You are my help and the Provider of escape for me.”—PS. 70:5. 	 Te Aliki a koe ko toku fakaola.”—SALAMO 70:5.


There, surrounded by unbelievers who knew little or nothing of Jehovah, the four Hebrews were put under pressure to eat delicacies that God’s Law forbade. 	 I konā, ne fakamalosi atu ei ki tamataene Epelu e tokofa kolā ne ‵nofo i tafa o tino sē tali‵tonu kae e mu‵tana io me e seai lele se lotou mea e iloa e uiga ki a Ieova, ke ‵kai ki mea‵kai kolā e fakatapu i te Tulafono a te Atua.


That shocked some of his disciples. 	 Ne ‵poi malosi eiloa a nisi o ana soko.


14 When Bible students are abandoned by former friends who have no love for God, members of the congregation can fill the void. 	 14 Kafai ko tiakina ne akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu olotou taugasoa mua kolā e se a‵lofa ki te Atua, e mafai eiloa o fai a tino i te fakapotopotoga mo fai olotou taugasoa.


Parents can help their children by improving the quality of their own prayers. 	 E mafai ne mātua o fesoasoani atu ki olotou tama‵liki ke momea aka te ‵lei o olotou ‵talo.


What would you say if you were asked, “Do you want to live forever?” 	 Ne a au pati ka fai māfai ko fesili atu, “E fia ola koe ki te se-gata-mai?”


By no means! 	 E se tāitāi eiloa!


Extensive Teaching in Galilee 	 Te Faiga o Akoakoga e Uke i Kalilaia


Would it not be better to imitate Mary’s attitude and draw closer to Jehovah God by learning from his Word, the Bible, and then meditating on what we have learned? 	 E mata, e se se mea ‵lei ke fakaakoako tatou ki faifaiga a Malia kae fakapilipili atu ki a Ieova te Atua mai te sukesuke ki tena Muna, ko te Tusi Tapu, kae mafaufau ‵loto ki mea ne tauloto ne tatou?


Will you keep on preaching despite opposition? 	 E mata, ka tumau eiloa koe i te talai atu faitalia a ‵tekemaiga?


For it is no valueless word for you, but it means your life, and by this word you may lengthen your days upon the soil to which you are crossing the Jordan to take possession of it.” 	 Ka tausi koutou ki ei, kae ka ola leva koutou i loto i te fenua tenā i te suā feitu o te Iolitana, tenā ka puke ne koutou.”


But lacking faith and yielding to the fear of men, the king did not obey the voice of Jehovah, and Jehovah gave him no other reply that would be more to the king’s liking.—Jeremiah 21:1-12; 38:14-19. 	 Kae ona ko te sē lava o tena fakatuanaki mo te mataku ki tino, ne seki fakalogo a te tupu ki a Ieova, kae ne seki maua ne ia te tali mai i a Ieova telā ne manako a ia ki ei.—Ielemia 21:1-12; 38:14-19.


“Who are the crowds saying that I am?”—LUKE 9:18. 	 “Ne a muna a te vaitino me ko oi au?”—LUKA 9:18.


(Ps. 76:11) Of all the promises we make, the most important is the one we make when we dedicate ourselves to Jehovah. 	 (Sala. 76:11) I tafa o tautoga katoa e fai ne tatou,a te ‵toe tautoga tāua e fai ne tatou ko te tuku atu o ‵tou olaga ki a Ieova.


(Eccl. 12:13; Gal. 5:16-18) In reality, of course, you can never fully repay Jehovah for all he has done for you. 	 (Failauga 12:13; Kalatia 5:16-18) E tonu, e se mafai lele eiloa ne koe o toe taui katoatoa atu ki a Ieova a mea katoa ko oti ne fai ne ia mō koe.


“YOU can call me a beggar; that doesn’t bother me. I’m begging for Jesus.” 	 “KAFAI ko taku ne koe au ki se tino gutu akai e se fia saga au ki ei me e akai atu au ke maua ne tupe mō Iesu.”


Since repetition helps adults to remember important matters, it will surely help young children! 	 Ona ko te fakafoki‵foki o mea e fesoasoani atu ki tino ma‵tua ke masaua a mea tāua, e mautinoa i ei me ka fesoasoani atu foki ki tamaliki fo‵liki!


“Do you hear what these are saying?” they protest. 	 “E lagona ne koe olotou pati ne fai?” ko te lotou fāmeo.


Jehovah’s primary purpose for inspiring that section of the Scriptures was to identify the Messiah and lead God’s people to him. 	 A te pogai muamua eiloa ne aumai ei ne Ieova a te vaega tenā o te Tusi Tapu ke fakailoa mai i ei a te Mesia kae ke takitaki atu a tino o te Atua ki a ia.


Nevertheless, they did what they could to observe God’s Law. 	 Kae tiga ei, ne fai eiloa ne latou a te mea e mafai ne latou o fai ke faka‵logo latou ki tulafono a te Atua.


Satan may use his earthly agents to cause Christians much trouble. 	 E mafai ne Satani o fakaaogā ana tino i te lalolagi nei ke aumai i ei a fakalavelave e uke ki Kelisiano.


What is the source of his information?’ 	 Kae se a te mea e fakavae ki ei ana fakamatalaga?


Though he grew up in Ur, a Chaldean city rife with idolatry, Abraham came to know about Jehovah. 	 E tiga eiloa ne tupu aka a Apelaamo i Ulo, se fa‵kai maumea o Kaletaia telā e ‵fonu i faifaiga ifo ki tupua, kae ne kamata o iloa ne ia a mea e uiga ki a Ieova.


But there is something that will please him. 	 Kae e isi se mea telā ka fakafiafia atu ki a ia.


(Heb. 5:14) All of us should act in accord with Paul’s inspired words: “Each one will carry his own load of responsibility.”—Gal. 6:5, ftn. 	 (Epe. 5:14) E ‵tau mo tatou o gasue‵sue e ‵tusa mo pati fakaosofia a Paulo: “Me e amo eiloa ne te tino tena amoga.”—Kala. 6:5.


Avoid isolating yourself. 	 Ke ‵kalo keatea mai i te nofo tokotasi.


What will help us to overcome minor disagreements with fellow believers? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke fakatoka faka‵lei a tamā kinauga i va o taina tali‵tonu?


That enemy of God does not want us to know the real causes of human suffering. 	 E se manako a te fili o te Atua tenā ke iloa ne tatou a te pogai e logo‵mae ei tatou.


But despite his poor health, he was very intelligent and had a loving nature. 	 Kae tiga loa tena masaki masei, a ia e poto kae ‵gali ana uiga.


(Psalm 115:16) God’s original purpose for mankind was thus connected with the earth, not with heaven. 	 (Salamo 115:16) Ne aofia eiloa te lalolagi i te fuafuaga muamua a te Atua mō tino, kae e se ko te lagi.


They are focused on the flesh. 	 E ‵saga atu fua latou ki mea faka-te-foitino.


They sent two of their number, Peter and John, to pray for the new believers to receive holy spirit. 	 Kae ne uga atu ne latou e tokolua a tino mai i a latou, ko Petelu mo Ioane, ke ‵talo mō tino tali‵tonu ‵fou konei ke maua ne latou a te agaga tapu.


(Acts 1:1–11:18) 	 (Galuega 1:1–11:18)


“I’VE ‘TASTED AND SEEN THAT JEHOVAH IS GOOD’!” 	 “KO OTI AU NE ‘TAMI KI EI KAE LAVEA AKA I A IEOVA E ‵LEI’!”


Why should we earnestly endeavor to promote unity? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o taumafai malosi tatou ke fakamalosi aka a te ‵tou ‵kau fakatasi?


Jesus Christ called Satan “the wicked one” and “the ruler of the world,” or unrighteous human society. 	 Ne taku ne Iesu Keliso a Satani ki ‘te tino masei’ mo te “aliki masei o te lalolagi,” io me ko te lalolagi o tino sē amio‵tonu.


Millions of return visits and hundreds of thousands of Bible studies are conducted. 	 Ko lau i miliona a toe āsiga mo akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu e fai nei.


Very likely, such individuals will realize that they have not blasphemed against God’s holy spirit, nor have they become apostates. 	 Kāti ka iloa aka ne nisi tino me seki muna ma‵sei latou ki te agaga tapu o te Atua, kae e seki fai foki latou mo fai ne apositate.


• How can your reasons for coming to love Jehovah be a source of encouragement to you now? 	 • E mafai pefea o fai a pogai o tou alofa ki a Ieova mo fai se fakamalosiga nei ki a koe?


When Ahijah was old and blind, Jeroboam sent his wife to inquire of Ahijah about the welfare of their sick son. 	 I te taimi ko matua ‵ki ei a Aita kae ko ‵kivi foki, ne uga ne Ielopoamo tena avaga ke fesili atu ki a ia e uiga ki te lā tamaliki tagata telā e masaki.


In The Watchtower of April 15, 1980, you can read more about how they endured. 	 E mafai o faitau koe ki te auala ne kufaki ei laua i The Watchtower i a Apelila 15, 1980.


12 What Jehovah next says through the psalmist undoubtedly upsets the nations. 	 12 E fakafanoanoa atu eiloa ki malo a nisi pati a Ieova e auala i te faisalamo.


But after sharing in the preaching work with the white Witnesses and enjoying hospitality in their homes, she exclaimed, “They are normal people just like us!” 	 Kae mai tua o te ‵kau fakatasi mo Molimau ‵kena i te galuega talai kae ‵kai i olotou fale, ne fai mai tou fafine, “A latou ne tino masani eiloa e pelā mo tatou!”


5 For example, in imitation of Jehovah and Jesus, Christians take seriously their responsibility to work hard. 	 5 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, mai te fakaakoako atu ki a Ieova mo Iesu, e fakatāua ne Kelisiano a te lotou tiute ke ga‵lue malosi.


Five years later, one of my older brothers committed suicide. 	 I te lima tausaga mai tua ifo, ne fakamate toku taina matua e tokotasi.


That spirit will be the force behind the new scrolls that will be opened at that time. 	 A te agaga tenā ka fai mo fai te malosi mai tua o peluga tusi ‵fou kolā ka ‵tala mai i te taimi tenā.


How do elders signal their genuine interest in others, and how does that affect the congregation? 	 E fakailoa atu pefea ne toeaina a te lotou fia‵fia tonu ki nisi tino, kae e pokotia pefea a te fakapotopotoga i te mea tenā?


Doing so is refreshing. 	 E maua a fakamalosiga i ei.


(Job 35:7) Was Elihu suggesting that our efforts in God’s service are pointless? 	 (Iopu 35:7) E mata, ne fai atu a Eliu me e seai ne aoga o ‵tou taumafaiga i te taviniga a te Atua?


All of us show respect for our Leader, Jesus, by being obedient and submissive to the men he is using to direct us.—Heb. 13:17. 	 E fakaasi atu ne tatou katoa a te āva ki ‵tou Takitaki ko Iesu, mai te faka‵logo katoatoa ki tagata kolā e fakaaoga ne ia ke takitaki tatou.—Epe. 13:17.


(Gal. 6:16) And as Paul explained, in this new nation, “there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, foreigner, Scythian, slave, freeman, but Christ is all things and in all.” 	 (Kalatia 6:16) Ne fakamatala mai a Paulo me i loto i te fenua fou tenei, “E seai se tino Eleni io me se tino Iutaia i konei, se tino pilitome io me se tino seki pilitome, se tino fakaalofa, se tino Sekutia, se pologa, se tino saoloto, kae ko te Keliso ko te katoaga o mea katoa kae iai foki a mea katoa i a ia.”


Should we be any less vigilant in protecting ourselves from Satan’s “crafty acts”?—Eph. 6:11, ftn. 	 E mata, e se ‵tau o matapula‵pula malosi tatou i te puipuiga o tatou mai i “auala ma‵sei” o Satani?


(John 14:28; 16:28) He would no longer be with them bodily to instruct them and answer their questions. 	 (Ioane 14:28; 16:28) Ka se toe nofo mai a ia o akoako latou kae tali atu ki olotou fesili.


All religions teach that something inside us is immortal. 	 E akoako mai ne lotu katoa me e isi se mea i loto i a tatou telā e se mafai o mate.


On the return trip, Jesus’ parents discovered that Jesus was not in the group traveling together. 	 I te lotou ‵fokiatuga, ne iloa aka ne mātua o Iesu me i a Iesu e galo i tino kolā ne faima‵laga fakatasi atu latou.


How may unmarried Christians “widen out” in their love? 	 E “fakaasi atu” pefea ne Kelisiano ‵nofo taka te lotou ‘a‵lofa ki nisi tino’?


Can the Devil control people? 	 E mata, e mafai o pule atu a te Tiapolo ki tino?


Thus, each one of us should ask himself: ‘How do I view the singing at our meetings for worship? 	 Tela la, e ‵tau mo tatou taki tokotasi o fesili ifo ki a ia eiloa: ‘Se a taku kilokiloga ki te usuga o pese i motou fakatasiga mō tapuakiga?


For thousands of years, Jehovah has allowed humans to rule themselves, and history has demonstrated that humans do not have the ability to do so. 	 Ne talia ne Ieova ke pule atu a tino ki a latou eiloa i te fia afe tausaga, kae ne fakaasi mai i tala fakasolopito me e se mafai ne tino o fai penā.


Empowered to Apply the Ransom 	 Ne Fakamalosigina ke Tuku Mai a Mea Aoga Mai te Togiola


Before we learn more about the encounter with the priest, though, let us consider some background information regarding Amos. 	 A koi tuai o onoono tatou ki nisi mea i tena fetauiga mo te faifeau tenā, ke onoono mua tatou ki nisi fakamatalaga e uiga ki a Amosa.


If you feel similarly, how can you cultivate the forgiving attitude that Jehovah requires? 	 Kafai e penā foki koe, e mafai pefea o ati aka ne koe te loto fakamagalo telā e manako a Ieova ki ei?


What then? 	 Ne a la ‵tou mea ka fai?


How can we avoid misusing our God-given freedom? 	 E mafai pefea o ‵kalo kea‵tea tatou mai te fakaaogaga ‵se o ‵tou saolotoga tela ne tuku mai ne te Atua?


The teachings of Jesus Christ have a profound influence on millions worldwide 	 Ne pokotia malosi a te fia miliona o tino i te lalolagi kātoa i akoakoga a Iesu Keliso


However, all Christian ministers share in the preaching of the good news. 	 Kae e tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, e ‵kau atu a faifeau Kelisiano katoa ki te talaiatuga o te tala lei.


It’s hard for me to express the joy we feel.” 	 E tai faigata ke fakamatala atu toku fiafia.”


The members meet weekly, which fosters close communication and unity. 	 E fono faeloa a sui konei i vaiaso katoa, ke fakamalosi ei olotou fesokotakiga kae ‵kau fakatasi.


Consider what God’s Word says in answer to the following questions. 	 Ke mafaufau ki te tali mai te Muna a te Atua e uiga ki fesili konei.


(Hebrews 6:19) And the conviction that God always fulfills his promises motivates us to ‘stay awake and stand firm in the faith.’ (1 Corinthians 16:13; Hebrews 3:6) A seeming delay in the fulfillment of some of God’s promises may test our faith. 	 (Epelu 6:19) A te loto talitonu me ka fakataunu eiloa ne te Atua a tena folafolaga e fakamalosi aka foki i ei tatou ke ‘matapula‵pula kae ke tu ‵mautakitaki i te fakatuanaki.’ (1 Kolinito 16:13; Epelu 3:6) E mafai o tofotofogina ‵tou fakatuanaki ona ko te foliga mai me e tuai o fakataunu ne te Atua ana fuafuaga.


According to Luke 21:36, how did Jesus instruct us to “keep awake”? 	 E ‵tusa mo te Luka 21:36, ne fakatonu mai pefea ne Iesu ke “tumau i te matapula‵pula”?


(Hebrews 10:39) Like Enoch and Noah, we live in turbulent times, but like them, we have the privilege of walking with God. 	 (Epelu 10:39) E pelā mo Enoka mo Noa, e ola nei tatou i taimi faiga‵ta, kae e pelā mo laua, e maua ne tatou te tulaga taulia ke sa‵sale fakatasi tatou mo te Atua.


“By presenting upon my altar polluted bread,” Jehovah replied. 	 ‘E se fia‵fia koutou ki a au me e ofo mai ne koutou a meakai se aoga i luga o taku fatafaitaulaga,’ ” ko te tali a Ieova.


Hence, no one can say with certainty that IUDs that include copper or a hormone never allow for the fertilization of an egg. 	 Tela la, e seai se tino e mafai o fai atu mo te mautinoa me i IUD kolā e isi ne kopa io me ne sua i ei e se mafai eiloa o fakafua mai i ei se fuamoa.


(John 5:28, 29) What does that prospect do for the surviving mate? 	 (Ioa. 5:28, 29) Se a te mea e mafai o fai ne te fakamoemoega tenā ki te avaga koi ola?


Consider another trait common in the world—hatred. 	 Ke mafau‵fau ki te suā uiga telā ko lauiloa i te lalolagi nei—ko te ita fakamoemoe.


(Ezekiel 28:12; John 8:44) Satan was once a loyal spirit creature in Jehovah’s organization of heavenly sons. 	 (Esekielu 28:12; Ioane 8:44) Ne fai muamua Satani mo fai se tino fakamaoni i te fakapotopotoga o tama faka-te-lagi a Ieova.


She explains: “My left leg is about three-and-a-half inches (9 cm) shorter than my right leg. 	 Ne fakamatala mai a ia: “A toku vae fakamaui e nofo ki se tolu mo te āfa inisi (9 sm) te toetoe atu i lō toku vae fakaatamai.


A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot produce good fruit.” 	 A te lakau ‵lei e se mafai o fua mai ei ne fuaga ma‵sei, io me ko te lakau masei ke fua mai ei ne fuaga ‵lei.”


How can parents imitate Jehovah when training their children? 	 E mafai pefea ne mātua o fakaakoako ki a Ieova i te akoako atu o olotou tama‵liki?


19 Stressing the need for trusting in God, David sings: “Sacrifice the sacrifices of righteousness, and trust in Jehovah.” 	 19 Mai te faka‵mafa atu o te manakoga ke tali‵tonu ki te Atua, ne usu atu a Tavita, penei: “E ‵tau mo koutou o tuku atu ki te Aliki te taulaga tonu, kae fakatuanaki mo te loto katoatoa ki a ia.”


20 Will the glorious Kingdom realities just ahead motivate you to focus your attention and efforts on doing God’s will? 	 20 E mata, ka fakamalosi aka koe ne mea fakaofoofogia kolā ko pili o aumai ne te Malo ke tuku tonu tou mafaufau mo taumafaiga ki te faiga o te loto o Ieova?


How meaningful those words were! 	 Ko se faka‵tau eiloa i te aogā o pati konā!


(Dan. 12:4; Rom. 11:33) God’s Word is full of treasures that can deepen our knowledge about the “Maker of heaven and earth” and help us to build respect and love for him. 	 (Tani. 12:4; Loma 11:33) E ‵fonu eiloa te Muna a te Atua i koloa kolā e mafai o faka‵poko aka ei ‵tou iloaga e uiga ki te Tino “telā ne faite ne ia te lagi mo te lalolagi” kae fesoasoani mai ke ati aka ne tatou te āva mo te alofa ki a ia.


Consider Jehovah’s view of the ancient Ninevites. 	 Mafaufau la ki te kilokiloga a Ieova e uiga ki tino Nineva.


13. What will happen to Jerusalem and Samaria, and why? 	 13 Ke toe mafau‵fau ki aso o Mika.


17 Should we allow fear of embarrassment to prevent us from singing out at Christian meetings? 	 17 E mata, e ‵tau o talia ne tatou te lagonaga mā ke taofi aka ei tatou mai te usu atu i ‵tou fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano?


Let God’s Word Light Your Roadway 	 Ke Fakamaina Tou Auala ne te Muna a te Atua


However, it should be noted that Christians are not under the Law that God gave through Moses to the nation of Israel. 	 Kae, e ‵tau o matea ne tatou me ko se ‵nofo atu a Kelisiano mai lalo o te Tulafono telā ne tuku atu ne te Atua ki tino Isalaelu e auala i a Mose.


(Prov. 21:5) Zygmunt, now 88 years old, says: “Being systematic in my service helps me to keep it purposeful. 	 (Faataoto 21:5) Ne fai mai a Zygmunt telā ko 88 nei ana tausaga: “A te fakatoka faka‵lei i te faiga o taku galuega e fai ei ke aoga taku galuega.


A product may be labeled or advertised as “improved,” but essentially it is still the same product. 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, kāti e faka‵piki io me faka‵pula i luga i se mea ne faite me ko “tai ‵lei atu” i lō te mea muamua, kae ko te tonuga loa, ko te mea eiloa telā ne faite muamua.


(1 John 4:8) Everything he has taught us, everything he has asked of us, everything he has given to us has been only for our welfare and benefit.—Isa. 48:17. 	 (1 Ioane 4:8) A mea katoa ne akoako mai ne ia ki a tatou, mea katoa ne fakamolemole mai a ia ke fai ne tatou, mo mea katoa ne tuku mai ne ia, ne fai eiloa mō te ‵lei o tatou kae ke maua foki ei ne tatou a mea aoga.—Isaia 48:17.


A sick feeling overwhelms lovers of justice as they witness the execution of that innocent man and his sons. 	 Ko fai fakaatea a lagonaga o tino fia‵fia ki te fakamaoni i te taimi e maimoa atu ei latou ki te tamatega o te tagata ‵lei tenā mo ana tama tā‵gata.


When the Roman Empire called on people to participate in a census, Joseph and Mary complied. 	 I te taimi ne fai ei te emupaea o Loma ke fai se lauga ki te aofaki o tino, ne faka‵logo eiloa ki ei a Iosefa mo Malia.


The Greek-speaking Jews did not selfishly express discontent about their own lot in life. 	 A tino Iutaia kolā ne fai‵pati faka-Eleni ne seki fakaasi atu i se auala sē ‵lei te lotou sē ma‵lie ki tulaga o olotou olaga.


(Hosea 2:18) The Jewish remnant who returned to their homeland lived in security, with nothing to fear from animals. 	 (Hosea 2:18) Ne ola mo te filemu a te ‵toega o tino Iutaia kolā ne toe ‵foki atu ki te lotou fenua e aunoa mo te ma‵taku ki manu fe‵kai.


Saved From God’s Wrath 	 Ne Fakasao Mai te Kaitaua o te Atua


1:4-10—What is there about the natural cycles that is “wearisome”? 	 1:4-10—I te feitu fea e fai ei a tamilosaga o te natula e pelā me se mea ‘fakafi‵ta’?


Nevertheless, being disappointed by a person we trust is not an unusual experience. 	 Kae e se se mea fou māfai ko fakafanoanoa tatou ne se tino telā e tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou ki ei.


(1 Peter 1:8) While on earth, Jesus as King-Designate displayed on a small scale what he will do as reigning King on a global scale in God’s due time. 	 (1 Petelu 1:8) I te taimi ne nofo mai ei i te lalolagi nei, ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu e pelā me ko te Tupu Filifilia, i se auala foliki a mea kolā ka fai ne ia e pelā me ko te Tupu i te lalolagi kātoa i te taimi tonu o te Atua.


1, 2. (a) What is happening to the world’s freedoms, and why? (b) What freedom lies ahead for Jehovah’s servants? 	 1, 2. (a) Se a te mea ko tupu ki te saolotoga o tino i te lalolagi, kae kaia? (e) Se a te saolotoga e fakamoe‵moe ki ei a tavini a Ieova?


After hearing the apostle Paul preach, “they studied the Scriptures to see if what Paul said was really true.” 	 Mai tua o te lagonaga ne latou o te talaiga a te apositolo ko Paulo, “ne sukesuke malosi foki latou ki muna mai i te Tusi i aso takitasi, e fakatalitonu ei ne latou me ‵tonu a muna a Paulo.”


8 Sadly, the Israelites did not continue to live in harmony with their songs of praise to God. 	 8 Se mea fakafanoanoa me ne seki tumau a te kau Isalaelu i te ola e ‵tusa mo olotou pese o tavaega ki te Atua.


The Bible tells us: “Throw your burden upon Jehovah himself, and he himself will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to totter.” 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu, penei: “Tuku atu ki te Aliki a mea e manavase koe ki ei, me ka fesoasoani a ia ki a koe; e se tiaki lele ne ia a tino fakamaoni ke taka‵vale.”


17 What if we have sinned but are unable to pray because our sin has made us spiritually sick? 	 17 Kae e a māfai ko oti ne agasala tatou kae ko se mafai ne tatou o ‵talo me ko oti ne fai ne te ‵tou agasala ke loto vāi‵vāi tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


(Revelation 12:7-12) Do you sense that there is a spirit of anger and violence among people today, not just in one location but globally? 	 (Fakaasiga 12:7-12) E mata, e matea ne koe me isi se uiga kaitaua kae saua i va o tino i aso nei, i te lalolagi kātoa?


Selma observes: “Even before I got the truth, living with Steve was like walking on eggshells. 	 E fai mai a Selma: “A koituai foki o maua ne au a te munatonu, a te ‵nofo tasi mo Steve e ‵pau eiloa pelā me e sasale i luga i atigi fuamoa.


10 The order “to preach to the people and to give a thorough witness” came to include others besides the apostles. 	 10 A te fakatonuga ke talai io me ke “fakailoa atu ki tino katoa” ne aofia foki i ei a nisi tino i tafa o te kau apositolo.


That car breaks down and is abandoned. 	 Ko masei te motoka tenā kae ko tiaki foki.


From a fleshly viewpoint, Moses seemed to be in an exceedingly advantageous position in the Egyptian world. 	 Mai i se kilokiloga faka-te-foitino, ne foliga mai me ne maluga ‵ki te tulaga o Mose i te lalolagi o tino Aikupito.


Theophilus, a Christian elder, points to planning as a habit that helps him to be effective. 	 E fakasino atu a Teofilo, se toeaina Kelisiano, ki te fakatokaga o mea e pelā me se faiga masani telā e fesoasoani atu ke magoi a ia i tena galuega.


2 Jehovah appreciates those who magnify him. That is why he is “the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” 	 E se tioa loa o fai a ia e pelā me ko te tino telā e “tuku atu foki ne ia te taui ‵lei ki tino kola e salasala ki a ia.”


His breakthroughs helped to make electricity more available for human use. 	 Ne fesoasoani mai a te mea tenā ke mafai ne tino o fakaaoga a te iti.


The Great Potter is our Father. 	 A te Tino faite ipu kele Sili ko te ‵tou Tamana.


One Sabbath day, he encountered a man with a withered hand. 	 E tasi te Sapati ne fetaui laua mo se tagata telā e ‵mate tena lima.


“Go, prophesy to my people.”—AMOS 7:15. 	 “Fano . . . o lauga atu ki tino.”—AMOSA 7:15.


So, what does this part of the model prayer mean? 	 Kae se a la te mea e fakauiga ki ei te vaega o te ‵talo fakaakoako tenei?


7 A Meaningful Life—Now and Forever 	 7 Te Tala ‵Lei mō Tino Ma‵tiva


Let us consider three ways. 	 Ke na mafau‵fau tatou ki auala e tolu.


How can we make sure that we obtain our inheritance? 	 E ‵tau o fakamautinoa aka pefea ne tatou me e maua eiloa ne tatou a ‵tou tofi?


When it is appropriate to share a Scriptural thought, you will want to do so tactfully, not attacking what the person believes. 	 Kafai e mafai o fakaasi atu se manatu mai te Tusi Tapu, se mea ‵lei ke fai ne koe mo te atamai, kae ke se ‵teke atu koe ki ana talitonuga.


According to Hab 3 verse 1, it is expressed in dirges, songs of grief or lamentation. 	 E pelā mo te fuaiupu 1, ne fai te ‵talo tenā i pese fanoanoa io me ko tagiga.


(Malachi 2:7) He also taught justice, and he provided an example of what he taught by sticking to what is right in a fair and impartial way, according to a standard. 	 (Malaki 2:7) Ne akoako atu foki ne ia a te fai mea tonu kae ne tuku mai ne ia se fakaakoakoga ‵lei i mea kolā ne akoako atu ne ia mai te tumau i te faiga o mea ‵tonu i se auala ‵lei e tusa eiloa mo tulafono konā.


How did Jesus complete the great act of atonement, and what did this make possible? 	 Ne fakaoti pefea ne Iesu te faifaiga sili o te faka‵maga, kae ne a mea ne mafai o maua mai i ei?


Nahshon 	 Nasona


4, 5. How does Jehovah honor his human creatures? 	 4, 5. E āva mai pefea a Ieova ki tino kolā ne faite ne ia?


There is no real or true God but him; no other god is like him. 	 E seai aka foki se Atua tonu kae na ko ia; e seai se atua e pelā mo ia.


And it is not hard to see that when members of a family share comments about God’s Word, they are drawn closer together—all love the same God and all are interested in doing his will. 	 Kae ko te sau‵tala fakatasi o te kāiga ki te Muna a te Atua se auala e tasi e fai ei ke ‵pili te lotou fesokotakiga—ka a‵lofa latou ki te Atua e tokotasi kae fia‵fia foki o fai tena loto.


Identifying Marks of Those Having God’s Backing 	 Fakailoga o Latou Kolā e ‵Lago ki ei te Atua


But in his time, the common people in England had virtually no access to the Bible. 	 Kae i ana aso, ne seki mafai o fakaaoga ne tino i Egelani a te Tusi Tapu.


Why is respecting a husband often hard to do? 	 Kaia e faigata sāle ei te āva ki se avaga tagata?


(Genesis 2:8) It was in that paradisaic garden that Eve was brought into existence. 	 (Kenese 2:8) Ne faite eiloa a Eva i te fatoaga tenā, telā ko te palataiso.


It can be distorted by imperfection, prejudice, or cultural background. 	 E mafai o ‵se ona ko ‵tou tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa, te uiga fapito, io me ko tuu mo aganuu.


Figuratively speaking, they have ‘beaten their swords into plowshares.’ 	 I se auala fakatusa, ne “tuki ne latou olotou pelu ke fai mo mea fakamalū laukele.”


I took it for granted. 	 Ne manatu māmā au ki ei.


Jehovah could have stressed his power or his wisdom. 	 Ne mafai ne Ieova o faka‵mafa atu tena malosi mo tena poto.


Then they would plead: “Do not remember our error forever. 	 Kae ne fakamolemole atu ei latou: “Kae ke mo a ma masaua ne koe a motou mea ‵se ki te se-gata-mai.


What makes Kingdom preaching more urgent now than ever? 	 Se a te mea ko fai ei ke tāua malosi atu nei a te talaiga o Malo i lō so se taimi aka?


God alone determined who would engage in warfare and when.—w15 11/1, pp. 4-5. 	 E fakaiku aka eiloa ne te Atua a tino kolā e ‵kau atu ki te taua e pelā foki mo te taimi.—w15 1/11, itu.


We have experienced firsthand that there is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.”—Acts 20:35. 	 Ko oti ne lavea ne matou me e sili atu te fakafiafia ki te tino ke tuku atu ana mea i lō te tino e talia ne ia.”—Galuega 20:35.


Commenting on his presence and the conclusion of the system of things, Jesus said: “Who really is the faithful and discreet slave whom his master appointed over his domestics, to give them their food at the proper time? 	 E uiga ki tena fakatasi mai mo te gataga o te olaga nei, ne fai mai a Iesu: “Ko oi te tavini fakamaoni kae poto? Ko ia telā ko oti ne fili ne tona pule ke pule i isi tavini, kae fakasoa atu foki ne ia olotou meakai i te taimi tonu.


That is especially true if he achieves success or receives more responsibility. 	 E tāua ‵ki te mea tenā, maise eiloa māfai ko maua ne ia se manuia io me ko tauliaga e uke atu.


Dispensing Marvelous Blessings 	 Te Tufaatuga o Fakamanuiaga ‵Gali


Jehovah will bless us individually and as families if we follow the guidance of the slave class. 	 Ka fakamanuia ne Ieova a tatou taki tokotasi kae e pelā foki me se kāiga māfai e tau‵tali atu tatou ki te takitakiga a te potukau ko te tavini.


Spiritual Food Day by Day 	 Meakai Faka-te-Agaga i Aso Takitasi


Jehovah is carrying on what unbelievable “activity”? 	 Se a te mea fakapoi telā e “fai” ne Ieova?


So read a recent billboard message paid for by an atheist group. 	 Ko pati ne faka‵pa i luga i se laupapa lasi i te auala telā ne ‵togi ne se potukau o tino sē tali‵tonu ki te Atua.


9 In addition to “every weight,” Paul mentioned putting off “the sin that easily entangles us.” 	 9 Ne taku mai ne Paulo se isi mea aka telā e ‵tau o tiakina ne tatou.


“One by one, he threw away the few nonessential belongings we carried. 	 “Ne ‵pei atu ne ia a mea taki tasi sē manakogina kolā e sau ne matou.


What truth about literal and spiritual growth did Jesus bring out in his illustration of the sower? 	 Se a te munatonu e uiga ki te tupuakaga o se lakau mo te ‵tupuakaga i te feitu faka-te-agaga telā ne taku mai ne Iesu i tena tala fakatusa e uiga ki te tino ‵toki saito?


(Ps. 97:10) We refuse to join the ungodly and say: “Good is bad and bad is good.” 	 (Sala. 97:10) E ‵tau o ‵kalo kea‵tea tatou mai tino amio ma‵sei ona ko olotou kilokiloga kae fai ne latou a: “Amioga ma‵sei me ne mea lei, kae taku ne [latou] a amioga lei me ne amioga masei.”


In our day, anointed Christians and their dedicated associates display similar courage under trial—and the “Hearer of prayer” is always on their side.—Read Psalm 65:2; 118:6. 	 I aso nei, e fakaasi mai foki ne Kelisiano fakaekegina mo olotou taugasoa tukugina atu se loto malosi tai ‵pau mai lalo i tofotofoga—kae fakatasi atu faeloa ki a latou a te “Tino telā e fakalogologo ki ‵talo.”—Faitau te Salamo 65:2; 118:6.


He was to treat “older women as mothers, younger women as sisters with all chasteness.” (1 Tim. 4:12; 5:2) Even acts of immorality that might seem to be secret are known to God and are certain to become known to fellow humans eventually. 	 Ne ‵tau o fai ne ia a “loma‵tua e pelā me ne [ana] mātua, ka ko tamafine e pelā mo ne [ana] tuagane, i te loto ‵ma katoatoa.” (1 Timoteo 4:12; 5:2) Ke oko foki loa ki amioga finalalolagi ‵funa e iloa ne te Atua kae e mautinoa me e mafai o iloa fakamuli aka ne nisi tino.


They were to be balanced in the use of alcoholic beverages, were not to be lovers of money, and were to exercise self-control. 	 Kae e aogā ‵ki a pati kolā ne tusi ki lalo i te Isaia 60:17: “Ka aumai ne au ki a koe a te aulo kae se ko te palasi, te siliva mo te palasi kae se ko te fiti mo te lakau, te fiti kae se ko te fatu.


The congregations were apparently “in a rut,” continuing at a pace set many years before. 	 Ko “seai se loto finafinau” e lavea atu i fakapotopotoga kae tau‵tali ki faifaiga masani kolā ne fai i aso mua.


In addition to sharing in the house-to-house ministry, publishers now witness at airports, in offices, in stores, in parking lots, at bus stops, on streets, in parks, on beaches, and elsewhere. 	 I tafa o te kau atu ki te galuega talai mai fale ki fale, ko talai atu nei a tino talai i malae vakalele, i ofisa, i sitoa, i koga faka‵tu motokā, i koga e ‵tu ei a pasi, i auala, i malae ta‵fao, i matāfaga, mo so se koga.


No mention is made in the Scriptures of the method used to light fires in ancient times. 	 E se fakamatala mai i te Tusi Tapu a te auala ne fakaaoga ke faka‵ka i ei a te afi i aso mua.


(Eph. 4:13) Granted, like the rest of us, they are imperfect. 	 (Efeso 4:13) E tonu la, a tatou katoa ne tino sē ‵lei katoatoa.


14, 15. What warning did Paul give elders from Ephesus and his coworker Timothy? 	 14, 15. Se a te polopolokiga ne tuku atu ne Paulo ki toeaina mai Efeso mo tena taina tavini ko Timoteo?


The more I see how Jehovah directs matters, the more I desire to draw closer to him.” 	 Kafai e kilo au ki fakatokaga a Ieova, e fai ei ke na gasolo aka eiloa toku fia fakapilipili atu ki a ia.”


Jesus set the pattern in honoring others by performing the lowliest of tasks. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu te auala ke fakaaloalo atu ei ki nisi tino mai te faiga o galuega fatauva.


Why is Jesus’ sacrifice truly unique? 	 Kaia e tu ‵kese tonu ei te taulaga a Iesu?


He sows his seed and has no choice but to wait patiently—doing what he can to protect his crop—until it is time for the harvest. 	 E ‵toki ne ia ana fuaga kae e ‵tau fua o faka‵tali a ia mo te loto kufaki—kae e tausi fua ne ia a tamā lakau konā—ke oko ki te taimi e ‵fua mai ei a lakau konā.


ALL of us are deeply influenced by our upbringing and by our environment. We dress a certain way; we like certain foods; we behave in a certain manner. 	 E isi eiloa se auala e fai ei ‵tou gatu; e isi ne mea‵kai e fia‵fia tatou ki ei; e amio foki tatou pelā mo te masani.


Our assistance continues as we conduct Bible studies with him. 	 E tumau eiloa te ‵tou fesoasoani atu ki a ia i te taimi e fai ei ne tatou a tena akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


“Righteousness and justice are the foundation of [his] throne,” so we can be confident that all of his laws, principles, and decisions are righteous. 	 “A tou malo e fakavae ki te amiotonu mo te fai mea tonu,” tela la, e mafai o loto tali‵tonu tatou me i ana tulafono, akoakoga fakavae, mo fakaikuga katoa e amio‵tonu.


Following their advice, Rehoboam decided to treat the people harshly. 	 Mai te tautali ki olotou manatu fakatonutonu, ne fakaiku aka ne ia ke fai fakamasei a tino.


How, then, would Jesus answer the five questions raised earlier? 	 Kae ne tali aka pefea ne Iesu a fesili e lima kolā ne faka‵sae aka?


She Received “a Prophet’s Reward” 	 Ne Maua ne ia “te Taui Fakapelofeta”


18 A humiliating end awaits determined opposers of Jehovah’s sovereignty. 	 18 Ka oko mai eiloa se fakaotiga fakamasiasi ki tino ‵teke malosi ki te pulega sili a Ieova.


An Early Defense of the Gospels 	 [Ata i te itulau e 9]


3 The Israelites recognized that step as constituting the marriage or wedding. 	 3 Ne iloa ne tino Isalaelu a te faifaiga tenā e pelā me se fakaipoipoga.


There are 14 generations from Abraham to David and another 14 to the deportation to Babylon. 	 E 14 a kautama mai i a Apelaamo ki a Tavita, kae e 14 foki ki te taimi ne ave fakapagota ei te kau Isalaelu ki Papelonia.


19 Moses reminded the Israelites that they were not to forget all the things Jehovah had done for them and that these things should not depart from their heart all the days of their life. 	 19 Ne fakamasaua atu a Mose ki tino Isalaelu me e se ‵tau o puli i a latou a mea katoa kolā ne fai ne Ieova mō latou kae ke tausi foki i olotou loto i aso katoa o olotou olaga.


[Picture on page 23] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 23]


Hence, the Bible admonishes us: “Keep testing whether you are in the faith, keep proving what you yourselves are.” (2 Corinthians 13:5) If we are to continue hearing what the spirit says, we should heed the counsel to read God’s Word daily.—Psalm 1:2. 	 Ke fai [“faeloa se tofotofoga mō koutou.” (2 Kolinito 13:5) Kafai e fia lagona faeloa ne tatou a muna a te agaga, e ‵tau o talia ne tatou te fakamalosiga ke fai‵tau ki te Muna a te Atua i aso katoa.—Salamo 1:2.


(Isaiah 33:24) No more famines, food shortages, malnutrition, or starvation. 	 (Isaia 33:24) Ka se toe ai se oge, te se lava o mea‵kai, io me ko te fiakai.


(Acts 14:23) But after the congregation was formed, the Jews organized a mob to rid the city of Paul and Silas. 	 (Galuega 14:23) Kae i te otiga ne fakatu te fakapotopotoga, ne fakamaopoopo ne te kau Iutaia se vaitino ke ave keatea a Paulo mo Sila mai te fa‵kai.


Rather than indicating that he has won, however, the conditions on the earth constitute a sign that we are in the last days of this wicked world. 	 Kae e se fakauiga i ei me ko manumalo a ia, kae e fakaasi mai ne te tulaga o te lalolagi nei me ko ‵nofo atu tatou i aso fakaoti o te lalolagi masei tenei.


Emil was sent to a labor camp and met the Witnesses there. 	 Ne ‵pei eiloa a Emil ki te falepuipui kae ne fetaui mo Molimau i konā.


Imitate Abraham, and be among those who “through faith and patience inherit the promises.”—Hebrews 6:12. 	 Ke fakaakoako atu ki a Apelaamo, kae ke aofia koe i a latou kolā “e loto kufaki, ke maua ei a te mea ne folafolagina ne te Atua.”—Epelu 6:12.


Advertised public talks—forerunner of the Public Meeting—provided excellent opportunities to present Scriptural truths. 	 A te fakasalalauga o lāuga mō tino katoa—mo te takitaki o Fakatasiga i koga e tokouke i ei a tino—ne fai eiloa mo fai te ‵toe auala ‵lei ke akoako ei a muna‵tonu faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


(Acts 20:35) For teachers of God’s Word, that happiness is the joy of knowing that we are imparting something of genuine and lasting value—the truth about Jehovah. 	 (Galuega 20:35) A te fiafia telā e maua ne faiakoga o te Muna a te Atua, ko te lotomalie ona ko te iloaga me e tuku atu ne tatou se mea telā e aogā tonu kae tumau—ko te munatonu e uiga ki a Ieova.


WHEN it comes to prayer, many religious traditions focus on physical issues, such as posture, wording, and ritual. 	 KAFAI ko ‵talo atu, e fakatāua ne lotu e uke a mea faka-te-foitino i olotou ‵talo, e pelā mo te auala e ‵tau o ‵tu ei, pati mo tuu fakalotu.


(Acts 13:22) Overall, David’s life course was one of faithfulness. 	 (Galu. 13:22) I tenā olaga kātoa, ne ola a Tavita i se olaga fakamaoni.


“In October 2014, we attended the Bible School for Christian Couples* in France,” says Louis. 	 “I a Oketopa 2014, ne ‵kau atu māua ki te Akoga mō Tauavaga Kelisiano* i Falani,” ko pati a Louis.


THE RIGHT CLOTHING FOR THE RIGHT TIME AND PLACE 	 GATU ‵TAU I TAIMI ‵TAU MO KOGA ‵TAU


Evidently so, for he taught them, among other things, “about repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus.” 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ne fai penā, me i tafa o nisi mea, ne akoako ne ia latou ke “salamo ki olotou agasala, kae ‵fuli atu ki te Atua, ka ke tali‵tonu foki latou ki te ‵tou Aliki ko Iesu.”


Though we are objects of hatred by all the nations, let us be resolved to remain loyal subjects of God’s Kingdom, ever determined to stay in Jehovah’s valley of protection. 	 Faitalia me takalia‵lia mai ki a tatou a atufenua katoa, ke na fakaiku aka ne tatou ke tumau i te fai mo tino a‵lofa fakamaoni o te Malo o te Atua, kae ‵nofo i loto i te vanu o puipuiga a Ieova ke oko ki te se-gata-mai.


As you do, you are keeping your integrity. 	 Kafai e fai koutou penā, e tumau eiloa koutou i te fakamaoni.


4 Just as the ark amounted to evidence of Noah’s faith, baptism before onlookers provides visible evidence. 	 4 E pelā eiloa mo te vaka se fakamaoniga matea o te fakatuanaki o Noa, a te papatisoga foki se fakamaoniga matea ki tino kolā e ‵nofo atu i te taimi tenā.


But how encouraged he must have been when Jehovah acknowledged him on three separate occasions by speaking directly from heaven. 	 Kae ko oko eiloa i te fakamalosi loto i te taimi ne talia ei ne Ieova a ia i taimi e tolu kolā ne faipati ‵tonu mai ei a ia ki tou tagata mai te lagi.


WHAT DO YOU THINK? 	 Se a Tau Faka‵tau?


(Matthew 21:22) Faith does not mean gullibility. 	 (Mataio 21:22) A te fakatuanaki e se fakauiga ki te talitonu valea.


A Fruit of the Spirit 	 Se Fuataga o te Agaga


12 Jesus’ parable of the slave who owed his master, a king, 60,000,000 denarii shows another way to be merciful. 	 12 A te suā auala ke fakaasi atu ei te alofa ‵nau ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu i tena tala fakatusa ki te tavini telā ne kaitalafu ne ia se 60,000,000 tenali mai tena pule, ko te tupu.


Bad habits are indeed an oppressive master. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e mafai o fai a faifaiga masani ma‵sei e pelā me se pule fakasauā.


To strengthen them in this, Paul said: “This very thing [the Christians’ being persecuted] is a proof of destruction for [the persecutors], but of salvation for you; and this indication is from God, because to you the privilege was given in behalf of Christ, not only to put your faith in him, but also to suffer in his behalf.”—Philippians 1:27-29. 	 Ko oti ne tuku atu ki a koutou a te galuega ko te tavini ki a Keliso, e se i te fakatuanaki fua ki a ia, kae i te puapuagatia foki o koutou mō ia.”—Filipi 1:27-29.


In what way does a woman procure praise for herself? 	 Se a te auala e mafai ei o maua ne se fafine a tavaega?


Job listened respectfully to Elihu’s wise counsel, and he responded positively to Jehovah’s correction. 	 Ne fakalogologo a Iopu mo te āva ki pati polopoloki aogā a Eliu, kae ne talia ne ia a mea kolā ne faka‵tonu ne Ieova.


9 To receive the reward, we need to exercise full faith in Jehovah and be obedient to his directions. 	 9 Ke maua te taui, e manakogina ke katoatoa ‵lei a te ‵tou fakatuanaki ki a Ieova kae ke faka‵logo foki tatou ki ana fakatonuga.


Paul spoke of it as “the Israel of God.”—Gal. 6:16. 	 Ne faipati a Paulo e uiga ki ei e pelā me ko te “Isalaelu a te Atua.”—Kalatia 6:16.


The powerful Assyrian army had already seized a number of fortified cities of Judah, and Sennacherib had now set his eyes on Jerusalem. 	 Ko oti ne puke ne te kautau malosi o Asulia a fa‵kai ma‵losi e uke o Iuta, kae ko saga atu nei a Sanelivi ki Ielusalema.


She has started several Bible studies. 	 Ko oti ne kamata ne tou fafine a nāi akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


Today, after surviving two major strokes, I still serve as a congregation elder. 	 I aso nei, koi tavini atu eiloa au pelā me se toeaina i te fakapotopotoga faitalia me ne ‵mate fakalua toku foitino.


Going from house to house with the good news helps us to cultivate humility, particularly when we are not received in a kind manner. 	 A te olo atu mai ki fale mo te tala ‵lei e fesoasoani mai ke ati aka ne tatou a te uiga ko te loto maulalo, maise eiloa māfai e se talimālōgina faka‵lei tatou.


And he cried out with a strong voice, saying: ‘She has fallen! 	 Ne tagi pakalaga a ia penei: ‘Ko pakū!


6 How vital that parents help their children to cultivate a fondness for God’s Word! 	 6 Ko oko eiloa i te tāua mō mātua ke fesoasoani atu ki olotou tama‵liki ke ati aka se lagonaga fiafia ki te Muna a te Atua!


More important, our loyal adherence to Jehovah’s commands, including the command to share in the preaching work, has brought us his approval and blessing. 	 E sili atu i te tāua, a te ‵tou faka‵logo mo te a‵lofa tumau ki fakatonuga a Ieova, e aofia i ei a te fakatonuga ke ‵kau atu ki te galuega talai, ne maua ei ne tatou tena taliaga mo tena fakamanuiaga.


The chief priests and Pharisees demanded an explanation: “Why is it you did not bring him in?” 	 Ne fesili ‵tonu atu a faitaulaga sili mo Falesaio, penei: “Ai a ne seki aumai ei ne koutou a Iesu?”


As long as we live “amid this present system of things,” we will face situations that will put our exclusive devotion to Jehovah to the test. 	 Faitalia me e ola tatou i “loto i te olaga tenei,” ka fakafesagai atu tatou ki tulaga kolā e tofotofogina i ei a ‵tou tapuakiga katoatoa ki a Ieova.


The Bible tells us: “He would refuse and would say to his master’s wife: ‘Here my master . . . has not withheld from me anything at all except you, because you are his wife. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu ki a tatou: “Ne seki talia ne Iosefa kae fai atu penei, ‘Kiloke, . . . E seai eiloa se mea i ana mea e seki talia mai ne [toku pule] ke pule au i ei, na ko koe fua eiloa.


How has Jehovah given his Servant “as a covenant of the people”? 	 Ne tuku atu pefea ne Ieova a tena Tavini e pelā me “se feagaiga mo tino”?


Would you go along with them, even though you had convincing evidence that the cure really worked? 	 E mata, ka fai foki koe pelā mo latou, e tiga eiloa ko iloa ne koe a fakamaoniga ‵tonu me e aoga eiloa te vailakau tenā?


19 If you had been present that day, how would you have viewed the situation? 	 19 Moi ne nofo atu koe i te aso tenā, ka pefea tau kilokiloga ki te tulaga tenā?


I started with my siblings. 	 Ne kamata muamua au ki oku taina ‵tonu.


When people see in our actions the love of Christ, they will be drawn to the Father as well as to Jesus. 	 Kafai e lavea ne tino a te alofa o Keliso i mea e fai ne tatou, kāti ka ma‵nako foki latou ke maua se fesokotakiga mo Iesu mo tena Tamana.


SEEDS BEAR FRUIT YEARS LATER 	 E MAUA A FUATAGA O FUAGA NE ‵TOKI I TAUSAGA FAKAMULI IFO


(1 Corinthians 15:21, 22) Because the Bible does not say that “the lake of fire” would release those in it, “the second death” must mean another kind of death, an irreversible one. 	 (1 Kolinito 15:21, 22) Ona ko te mea e se fai mai i te Tusi Tapu me ka fakasaoloto a tino mai i “te lase ‵ka ulaula,” ko tena uiga a “te mate fakalua” e ‵tau eiloa o fakauiga ki se isi mate, ko te mate se-gata-mai.


If he wants to remain healthy, he has to prepare nutritious meals for himself. 	 Kafai e manako a ia ke tumau i te ola ‵lei, e ‵tau mo ia o fakatoka ne mea‵kai ‵gali kae aoga ma ia.


Though the original application of Luke 16:10 concerns the use of material resources, the principle stated there also applies in other areas of life. 	 E tiga eiloa e fakasino atu muamua te Luka 16:10 ki te fakaaogāga o kope faka-te-foitino, e mafai foki o fakaaogā te akoakoga fakavae tenā i nisi feitu o te olaga.


RACIAL HARMONY 	 TINO MAI FENUA KESE‵KESE E FEALOFANI


After all, it would be contrary to Jehovah’s loving ways to ‘take away,’ or disqualify, a disciple of Christ for failing to accomplish something that was beyond his reach.—Psalm 103:14; Colossians 3:23; 1 John 5:3. 	 A te tonuga loa, e se fetaui lele eiloa mo uiga a‵lofa o Ieova ke ‘‵kati keatea’ io me e taofi aka se soko o Keliso me ko se ‵kafi ne ia o fai a mea e uke ona ko ana fakanofonofoga.—Salamo 103:14; Kolose 3:23; 1 Ioane 5:3.


Elijah did not ascend to the heavens that are the spiritual dwelling place of Jehovah and his angelic sons. 	 A Elia ne seki fanaka ki te lagi telā e ‵nofo i ei a Ieova mo ana agelu.


The only-begotten Son is the one through whom God created all other things.—Colossians 1:16. 	 Ko te tama eiloa e tokotasi telā ne faite ei ne Ieova a mea katoa e alatu i a ia.—Kolose 1:16.


(1 John 4:16) If we pursue a wrong course, we may cause Jehovah pain and will certainly displease him. 	 (1 Ioane 4:16) Kafai e olo atu tatou i te auala ‵se, e mafai o fakalogo‵mae ne tatou a Ieova kae fakafanoanoa atu ki a ia.


Although this change posed a challenge to the disciples, they readily obeyed Jesus’ instruction. 	 E tiga eiloa ne faigata te ‵fuliga tenei ki soko, ne toka eiloa latou o faka‵logo ki te fakatonuga a Iesu.


I gained so much encouragement seeing the strong faith of my brothers and sisters who had suffered severe material losses.” 	 Ne fakamalosi ‵ki mai ki a au a te kilo atu ki te lasi o te fakatuanaki o taina mo tuagane kolā ne ‵galo olotou mea e uke.”


(Romans 5:12) In addition, Satan’s earthly servants have persecuted worshippers of Jehovah, sometimes to the point of death, even as they did in the case of Jesus Christ. 	 (Loma 5:12) E se gata i ei, ne fakasauā atu foki a tavini a Satani i te lalolagi nei ki tino tapuaki ki a Ieova, ke oko foki eiloa ki te tamate o latou i nisi taimi, e pelā eiloa mo te mea ne fai ne latou ki a Iesu Keliso.


(Jude 6, 7) Together, they whipped up intolerable wickedness on earth. 	 (Iuta 6, 7) Ne fakamalosi aka ne latou a amioga ma‵sei kae matagā i te lalolagi.


Again, as with the development of chapters, there was no uniform system. 	 Tela la, i te faiga o mataupu, ne seki ‵pau a fakatokaga ne fai.


Pick some names, and pray that such ones courageously maintain their integrity.—Eph. 6:19, 20. 	 Filifili aka ne nāi igoa, kae ‵talo atu ki a Ieova ke fesoasoani atu ki a latou ke loto ma‵losi o tumau i te fakamaoni.—Efe. 6:19, 20.


(Micah 3:7b) Jehovah pays no attention to the prayers of any haughty wicked ones. 	 (Mika 3:7e) E se fia saga lele eiloa a Ieova ki ‵talo a so se tino fakamatamata kae amio masei.


THE sacred service of young people is so important to Jehovah that he inspired a prophecy regarding them. 	 ETĀUA ‵ki a te taviniga tapu a talavou ki a Ieova me ne tusi ne ia se valoaga e uiga ki a latou: “A te aso e taua ei koe mo ou fili, ka ‵kau fakatasi mai ou tino ki a koe.


Let us therefore take full advantage of the waters of life that are flowing abundantly in our day and make true worship the very center of our lives. 	 Tela la, ke na fakaaogā faka‵lei ne tatou a vai o te ola kolā e ‵tafe malosi mai i ‵tou aso nei kae ke fakavae eiloa ‵tou olaga ki te tapuakiga tonu.


(Genesis 6:5, 6) Think about what this means. 	 (Kenese 6:5, 6) Ke mafaufau ki te uiga o te mea tenei.


Peter had personally experienced the support and blessings of a loving brotherhood, and we can too.—1 Peter 2:17; 5:9. 	 Ko oti ne iloa ne Petelu a te fesoasoani mo fakamanuiaga ne maua ne ia mai te kau taina a‵lofa, kae e mafai foki o fai tatou penā.—1 Petelu 2:17; 5:9.


Instead, he has given them free will, which allows them to use initiative and satisfy all their proper desires. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e tasi fua te mea telā ne fai atu te Atua ki a Atamu mo Eva me e se talia ke fai ne lāua.


(Matt. 6:9) Meditating on that illustrious name should instill in us godly fear. 	 (Mataio 6:9) A te mafaufau ‵loto ki te igoa ‵malu tenā e ‵tau o fakamalosi aka ei i a tatou a te mataku tonu ki te Atua.


She says: “If you want an exciting ministry, serving in a foreign-language congregation is for you. 	 Ana muna: “Kafai e manako koe ke fiafia i te galuega talai, ke tavini atu i se fakapotopotoga i se ‵gana fakaatea.


What may cause a problem with non-Witness relatives? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o fakamāfua aka ei se fakalavelave i tou va mo ou kāiga kolā e se ne Molimau?


(Philippians 4:6) Since prayer is a vital means of drawing close to God, it is worthwhile to pause and consider the quality of our prayers. 	 (Filipi 4:6) Ona ko te ‵talo se auala tāua ke fakapili‵pili atu tatou ki te Atua, se mea aogā ke mafau‵fau faka‵lei tatou ki te faiga o ‵tou ‵talo.


Our willing obedience to the direction provided gives evidence of our faith in Jehovah’s arrangement.—Jas. 3:17. 	 A te ‵tou faka‵logo katoatoa ki fakatonutonuga kolā e tuku mai se fakaasiga tenā o te ‵tou fakatuanaki ki a Ieova mo ana fakatokaga.—Iakopo 3:17.


Thus we accumulate debt. 	 Tela la e fakaputuputu ne tatou a ‵tou kaitalafu.


2 Written about 628 B.C.E., the book of Habakkuk consists of a series of three executional judgments by Jehovah God. 	 2 Ne tusi te tusi ko Sapakuka i te 628 T.L.M., kae e maua i ei se fakasologa o fakasalaga tau fakamasinoga e tolu a Ieova te Atua.


Who proved to be the Daystar, and when and how did he ‘rise’? 	 Ko oi te Fetu Ao, kae ne ‘sae’ aka a ia i te taimi fea kae pefea foki?


It seems logical that in the future God would unite mankind further by giving them one common language, undoing the confusion at Babel. 	 E ‵tagi gali a te manatu me i te taimi mai mua ka fai eiloa ne te Atua ke ‵kautasi a tino katoa mai te tuku atu ki a latou se ‵gana lauiloa e tasi, ke fakaseai ei a te ‵numi telā ne tupu i Papelu. [Fakamatalaga fakaopoopo]


Look again at the last part of that verse. 	 Toe onoono ki te vaega fakaoti o te fuaiupu tenā.


He will need help. 	 Ka manako eiloa a ia ki se fesoasoani.


(Psalm 92:14, 15) And we will have the hope of enjoying our Maker’s wonderful works forever. 	 (Salamo 92:14, 15) Kae ka maua eiloa ne tatou te fakamoemoega ke fia‵fia tatou ki galuega fakaofoofogina a te ‵tou Māfuaga ki te se-gata-mai.


Grateful praise and thankfulness can be expressed when we are moved by God’s way of dealing with his people or when we are thrilled by a certain aspect of his marvelous creation. 	 E mafai o ‵viki atu i te fiafia mo te loto fakafetai māfai ko otia ‵tou loto i faifaiga a te Atua ki ana tino io me e ofo tatou i se vaega gali o ana mea ne faite.


Examine me, and know my disquieting thoughts, and see whether there is in me any painful way.”—Ps. 17:3; 139:23, 24. 	 Sukesuke mai au, ke iloa ne koe oku mafaufauga, kae onoono aka me e isi se mea masei i loto i a au.”—Sala. 17:3; 139:23, 24, NW.


(Luke 12:32; John 10:16) Yet, it does not always operate in the same way on each member of the congregation. 	 (Luka 12:32; Ioane 10:16) Kae e se ‵pau te auala e galue ei i tino taki tokotasi i te fakapotopotoga.


12 Jesus Christ likewise remained obedient to God through various tests of his faith, and he was rewarded. 	 12 A Iesu Keliso ne penā foki, ne tumau eiloa a ia i te fakamaoni ki te Atua faitalia te uke o vaegā tofotofoga ki tena fakatuanaki ne fe‵paki mo ia, kae ne maua eiloa ne ia te taui.


When problems threaten the peace of the congregation, they meet together and openly express their feelings. 	 Kafai e fakamataku se fakalavelave ki te filemu o te fakapotopotoga, e maopoopo fakatasi latou kae fakatau fakaasi atu olotou lagonaga.


She was privileged to have five more children, and Samuel became a prophet and a Bible writer.—1 Sam. 2:21. 	 Ne taulia eiloa tou fafine ke toe maua a nisi tamaliki e tokolima, kae ne fai a Samuelu mo fai se pelofeta mo se tino tusitala o te Tusi Tapu.—1 Samu. 2:21.


Particularly horrifying are accounts of young boys who are trained as soldiers. 	 A te mea fakamataku ‵ki i ei ko te fakaakoako o tamā tama‵liki ke fai pelā me ne sotia.


This article teaches us what provision the Mosaic Law made for slaves, how we can avoid becoming enslaved to Satan and the lures of his world, and how faithful slavery to our God is richly rewarded. 	 E akoako mai ki a tatou i te mataupu tenei a te fakatokaga ne fai mō pologa i te Tulafono a Mose, te auala e mafai ei o sē pologa tatou ki a Satani mo te gali o tena lalolagi, mo te auala e taui mai ei a te pologa fakamaoni o tatou ki ‵tou Atua.


In the case of the man mentioned at the outset, force of habit cost him only some time stuck in city traffic. 	 E pelā mo te tagata telā ne taku atu i te kamataga, ne fai ne tena faiga masani ke māumāu ana taimi i te faka‵tali ke avanoa te auala.


They were taken into exile in Babylon in 617 B.C.E. While still young, likely in their teens, these four found themselves in the royal court of King Nebuchadnezzar. 	 Ne ave fakapagota latou ki Papelonia i te 617 T.L.M. A koi fo‵liki latou, kāti ko taki sefulu tupu olotou tausaga, ne tuku atu a latou konei ke ‵nofo i te palesi o te Tupu ko Nepukanesa.


16 How Job came to know Jehovah. 	 16 Te auala ne iloa ei ne Iopu a Ieova.


Why should we have the goal, or prize, clearly in view? 	 Kaia e foliga tonu mai ei a te fakailoga ki a tatou?


Picture the prophet using the quiet times of the night to pray to Jehovah, expressing his deepest thoughts and ardently seeking Jehovah’s guidance. 	 Mafaufau la ki te fakaaogāga ne te pelofeta o taimi sē logoā i te po ke ‵talo atu ki a Ieova, kae fakaasi atu ana mafaufauga ‵loto kae ‵sala atu faeloa ki te puipuiga a Ieova.


Being with loving brothers and sisters helps us to cultivate love.—Proverbs 13:20. 20, 21. 	 A te ‵kau fakatasi mo taina mo tuagane a‵lofa e fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke ati aka te alofa.—Faataoto 13:20.


(Romans 12:2) For example, consider the following facts that the Bible reveals about God. 	 (Loma 12:2) Ke mafaufau ki mea kolā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te Atua.


In the early 1980’s, my sisters Lauri and Ramoni, who were living in France and Spain respectively, started to study the Bible with the Witnesses. 	 Talu mai i te 1980, oku taina ko Lauri mo Ramoni kolā e nofo i Sepania ne kamata o sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu mo Molimau a Ieova.


4 God’s only-begotten Son showed humility even before he came to earth. 	 4 Ne fakaasi foki ne te Tama fagasele e tokotasi a te Atua a te loto maulalo koi tuai o fanaifo ki te lalolagi.


(Luke 8:2, 30) Surely, then, there is good reason why Jehovah warns people to stay away from witchcraft and other occult practices. 	 (Luka 8:2, 30) A te tonuga loa, e isi ne pogai ‵lei e fakailoa mai ei ne Ieova ke ‵kalo keatea a tino mai i te faivailakau mo nisi vaega o te fai tapune.


The king must have valued Nathan’s opinion as a friend and as a man who had Jehovah’s spirit.—2 Sam. 7:2, 3. 	 Kāti ne fakatāua malosi ne te tupu a te manatu o Natano e pelā me se taugasoa kae se tagata foki telā e maua ne ia te agaga o Ieova.—2 Samu. 7:2, 3.


In the preceding article, we considered some of the ways in which God’s spirit enabled faithful ones of old to carry out difficult and detailed assignments. 	 I te mataupu mai mua, ne mafau‵fau loa tatou ki nisi auala ne fai ei ne te agaga o te Atua ke mafai ne tino fakamaoni i aso mua o fai a galuega faiga‵ta i te taviniga ki te Atua.


Yes, to gain salvation it is not enough to have faith, to stick to the true Christian faith, and to obey when everything is going along smoothly. 	 E tonu, e se lava fua i te fakatuanaki, te puke mautakitaki ki te fakatuanaki tonu o Kelisiano, mo te fakalogo i taimi e fanofano ‵lei ei a mea katoa ke maua te fakaolataga.


An Act of Love and Faith 	 Se Faifaiga o te Alofa mo te Fakatuanaki


Personal confession of sins into the ear of a priest or a minister continues to be part of the religious ritual and worship in many churches. 	 A te fakaasi ‵tonu atu o agasala ki te taliga o se faifeau io me se tavini koi fai nei eiloa e pelā me se vaega o faifaiga mo tapuakiga fakalotu a lotu e uke.


(Eph. 6:18) Reflect on their responsibility to supply spiritual food, to oversee the global preaching work, and to manage donated funds. 	 (Efe. 6:18) Mafaufau ki olotou tiute ke tuku mai a mea‵kai faka-te-agaga, ke takitaki a te galuega talai i te lalolagi kātoa, kae ke fakaaoga faka‵lei a meaalofa tupe.


For 33 years, Angie and I enjoyed both circuit and district work, including a good deal of preconvention and convention work. 	 Mō se 33 tausaga, ne fia‵fia māua mo Angie o ga‵lue e pelā me ne ovasia o fenua mo atufenua, e aofia ei a fakatokaga mai mua o te fono mo taimi o fono ‵lasi.


And the fact is that some honesthearted Israelites did return to God. 	 Kae e tonu me e isi eiloa ne tino Isalaelu loto ‵lei ne toe ‵foki atu ki te Atua.


Yet, he did not speak down to his audience, as if he were on a lofty plane of righteousness far above them. 	 Kae ne seki fai atu a ia me e ‵lei atu a ia i a latou, ne seki fai pelā me e maluga fakafia atu tena tulaga amiotonu i lō latou.


“The ease with which criminals get away unpunished,” observes the magazine Arguments and Facts, “seems to inspire ordinary citizens to commit the most brutal of crimes.” 	 E fai mai a te mekesini ko te Arguments and Facts, penei: “A te faigofie o sao atu i te fakasalaga o tino amio ma‵sei e mafai o fakamalosi atu ki tino o te fenua ke fai ne latou a toe amioga ma‵sei.”


(John 7:16) Yes, what he taught was from Almighty God. 	 (Ioane 7:16) E tonu, ne akoako atu ne ia a mea mai te Atua Malosi Katoatoa.


With what conclusion? 	 Ne a la mea ne maua mai i sukesukega konā?


Having the communion sacrifice in mind, what makes Christian meetings especially joyous? 	 Kafai e masaua ne tatou a taulaga fakafetai, ne a mea e fai ei tatou ke fia‵fia ki fakatasiga Kelisiano?


And when he became an elder, Timothy worked hard at teaching and strengthening fellow Christians. 	 Kae i te taimi ne fai ei a ia mo fai se toeaina, ne galue malosi a Timoteo i te akoako mo te fakamalosi atu ki taina Kelisiano.


I wanted to be daring and join my workmates in whatever they were doing. 	 Ne seki manako au ke takavale au kae ne kau atu au ki mea katoa kolā ne fai ne oku taugasoa i te galuega.


1, 2. (a) Who do the Scriptures indicate is our Leader? (b) What shows that Christ actively leads the Christian congregation? 	 1, 2. (a) Ko oi ‵tou Takitaki e ‵tusa mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu? (e) Ne a mea e fakaasi mai me e gasuesue malosi eiloa a Keliso i te takitakiga o te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano?


When applied, God’s laws and principles ‘restore strength, cause the heart to rejoice, and make the eyes shine.’—Psalm 19:7, 8. 	 Kafai e fakagalue aka a tulafono mo fakatakitakiga fakavae a te Atua, ka ‘fakafou te malosi, e fai ne ia te loto ke fiafia, kae fai foki ne ia a mata ke maina.’—Salamo 19:7, 8.


“Do not let your hands drop down.”—ZEPH. 	 “Sa tuku ifo ou lima ke ‵to ki lalo.”—SEFA.


15 What, though, if a friend inside the congregation decides to turn his or her back on Jehovah, perhaps needing to be disfellowshipped? 	 15 E a la māfai ko fakaiku aka ne se taugasoa i te fakapotopotoga ke fulitua atu a ia ki a Ieova, kāti mai i te fakatea atu?


When God provided the Law, he arranged for a full-time priesthood and for assistants from the tribe of Levi. 	 I te taimi ne tuku atu ei ne te Atua a Tulafono, ne ‵tofi ne ia ne faitaulaga mo tino fesoasoani mai te matakāiga o Levi.


God’s spirit makes their efforts succeed. 	 Ko te agaga eiloa o te Atua ne fakamanuia ne ia olotou galuega.


23 Draw Close to God—When Old Ones Will Be Young Again 	 ITULAU E 27 • PESE: 120, 48 TE AOGA O MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA KONEI


Saul of Tarsus stopped persecuting Christians and converted to Christianity, becoming the apostle Paul.—Acts 22:6-21; Philippians 3:4-9. 	 Ne fakagata ne Saulo mai Taso tena fakasauā atu ki Kelisiano kae ne ‵fuli atu ki te Lotu Kelisiano, telā ne fai ei mo fai te apositolo ko Paulo.—Galuega 22:6-21; Filipi 3:4-9.


8 Our love for Jehovah helps us to banish pride. 	 8 E fesoasoani mai a te ‵tou alofa ki a Ieova ke manumalo tatou i te uiga ko te fakamatamata.


That was where he met the young widow. 	 Tenā loa te fale ne fetaui ei laua mo te fafine telā ne mate tena avaga.


(Jas. 3:2) However, the measure of a friendship is not how often we sin against each other but how completely we forgive those grievances. 	 (Iakopo 3:2) Kae ko te mea telā e fakatumau aka ei te va fakataugasoa e se ko te uke o taimi e agasala ei se tino ki te suā tino kae ko te mafai o fakamagalo katoatoa atu a mea kolā e se ma‵lie tatou ki ei.


(Romans 5:8) But where will millions of such humans live eternally? 	 (Loma 5:8) Kae ka ‵nofo atu la i fea te fia miliona o tino penā ki te se-gata-mai?


They did not attach themselves to any of the city-kingdoms in the land because they were looking for something better—“the city having real foundations, the builder and maker of which city is God.” 	 Ne seki ‵kau atu latou ki so se fakai tu tokotasi i te fenua tenā me ne fakamoe‵moe latou ki se mea telā e sili atu i tena ‵lei—“se fenua e sili atu, . . . i te mea ko oti ne fakatoka ne ia a te fa‵kai mō latou.”


8 The Messiah would be tried and condemned. 	 8 Ka fakamasino te Mesia kae tamate.


It contains all the above features and many more, including extensive footnotes, which are also indexed. 	 E aofia foki a mea konā i te tusi tenā penā foki loa mo te fia o fakamatalaga kolā e ‵lomi i lalo o itulau takitasi, kae ko oti foki ne fakatoka faka‵lei a mea konā.


(Matt. 24:14) Soon, Bible truth began to transform our lives. 	 (Mata. 24:14) E se leva, kae ne ‵fuli ne te munatonu mai te Tusi Tapu a mā olaga.


That was almost ten times the number of Witnesses in the entire world in 1936! 	 Ko tena uiga, ko silia fakasefulu te aofaki tenā o tino talai i lō te aofaki i te 1936 i te lalolagi kātoa!


A resourceful Kingdom proclaimer uses one of our tracts to witness to fellow students. 	 Se tino talai loto finafinau e fakaaoga ne ia se tamā pepa a tatou ke talai atu ki tama‵liki a‵koga.


The Canaanites celebrated this season with unrestrained orgies. 	 Ne fakamanuia ne tino Kanana a te taukai tenei fakatasi mo te faiga o faifaiga fakatauavaga se ‵tau.


The builders who needed both hands to do their work “were girded, each one with his sword upon his hip, while building.” 	 Kae ko tino ga‵lue kolā ne ‵tau o fakaaogā a olotou lima katoa ke fai ki ei a galuega “e tofu mo pelu e fakamau i olotou kaokao.”


In this article and the next, Psalm 119 will be discussed according to an accurate translation of the Hebrew Bible text. 	 I te mataupu tenei mo te suā mataupu, ka fakamatala mai i ei te Salamo 119 e ‵tusa eiloa mo tena ‵fuliga tonu mai te ‵gana Epelu.


18 Like David, Jonathan, Nathan, and Hushai, may we experience the deep satisfaction of proving ourselves loyal to Jehovah. 	 18 E pelā mo Tavita, Ionatana, Natano, mo Husai, ke na lotoma‵lie tatou o fakatalitonu atu te ‵tou fakamaoni ki a Ieova.


(Rev. 2:23) That statement indicates that Christ observes not only the collective conduct of each congregation but also the lifestyle of its individual members. 	 (Fakaasiga 2:23) E fakaasi mai i te fakamatalaga tenā me e se sukesuke fua ne Keliso a faifaiga a fakapotopotoga takitasi, kae penā foki loa a vaegā olaga o tino takitokotasi.


By means of the Urim and the Thummim, the high priest could consult God on important matters. 	 E auala i te Ulima mo te Tumema, e mafai ei o fesokotaki atu te faitaulaga sili ki te Atua e uiga ki mataupu tāua.


What are some ways in which Christian elders can make themselves available to others? 	 Ne a nisi auala e mafai ei o fesoasoani atu a toeaina Kelisiano ki nisi tino?


When you walk, your pace will not be cramped; and if you run, you will not stumble. 	 Kafai koe e sasale kae fakaaoga tou mafaufau, kae ka seai eiloa se mea e ‵pono mai i tou auala; ka se siga foki koe manafai e tele koe.


5 Arrangements were made for two congregations of different language or race to be together on some weekends. 	 5 Ne fai a fakatokaga mō fakapotopotoga e lua mai ‵gana kese‵kese io me ko telega ke ‵kau fakatasi i nisi fakaotiga o vaiaso.


Illustrate how diligence in trying circumstances can result in rich blessings. 	 Fakamatala mai a te auala e mafai ei o maua a fakamanuiaga e uke mai i te loto finafinau i tulaga faiga‵ta.


He appoints 30-year-old Ezekiel as prophet. 	 Ne ‵tofi aka ne ia a Esekielu telā ko 30 ana tausaga mo fai se pelofeta.


Many experiences show the good that results from having a positive view of all to whom we preach. 	 E fakaasi mai i tala e uke a ikuga kolā e maua mai te mauaga o se kilokiloga ‵lei ki tino katoa kolā e talai atu tatou ki ei.


And men and women who served God anticipated that a resurrection would occur sometime in the future. 	 Kae ko tāgata mo fāfine kolā ne tavini atu ki te Atua e olioli eiloa ki te toetuga telā ka tupu i se aso mai mua nei.


14 The Memorial season provides an opportunity to imitate Jesus by taking time to consider the brothers and sisters in your own congregation. 	 14 I te vaitau o te Fakamanatuga, e maua ne tatou te avanoaga ke fakaakoako ki a Iesu mai te fakamāumāu o ‵tou taimi ki taina mo tuagane i ‵tou fakapotopotoga.


Verse 14 of Mal chapter 2 states: “Jehovah himself has borne witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom you yourself have dealt treacherously, although she is your partner and the wife of your covenant.” 	 E fai mai te fuaiupu e 14 o te mataupu e 2, penei: “Ko te mea ko iloa ne ia me ko oti ne ofa ne koe tau feagaiga ki te fafine tela ne avaga koe ki ei i te taimi koi tamataene ei koe.”


(Matthew 26:52) The following morning, Jesus told Pontius Pilate: “My kingdom is no part of this world. If my kingdom were part of this world, my attendants would have fought that I should not be delivered up to the Jews. But, as it is, my kingdom is not from this source.” 	 (Mataio 26:52) I te taeaoakega, ne fai atu ei a Iesu ki a Ponitio Pilato: “E se mai te lalolagi nei a toku malo; moi fai pelā ne maua mai te lalolagi nei, penei ko taua atu aku tavini i a au mana tuku atu ki tino Iutaia; tela la, a toku malo e se mai te lalolagi nei.”


Our developing humility, then, is essential to our survival. 	 A te atiakaga o te loto maulalo se mea e manakogina ko te mea ke ‵sao tatou.


Paul’s exhortation to fellow Christians in Colossae, “Let the peace of the Christ control in your hearts,” might therefore strike some as being unreasonable. 	 Kāti e foliga mai ki nisi tino e pelā me e se ‵lei a pati konei a Paulo ki ana taina Kelisiano i Kolose, “Ke pule i otou loto te filemu o Keliso.”


What will Jehovah do about distressful conditions? 	 Ne a mea ka fai ne Ieova ki tulaga fakafi‵ta?


So the very experience that was intended to break their faith actually made them stronger spiritually!—James 1:17; Acts 20:35. 10, 11. How did a sister handle relentless interrogation followed by a long prison term? 	 Tena la, e tiga eiloa ne fakamoe‵moe a tino me ka fakaseai i ei te lotou fakatuanaki māfai e ‵pei latou ki te falepuipui, ne sili atu te lotou malosi i te feitu faka-te-agaga!—Iakopo 1:17; Galuega 20:35.


(Proverbs 4:18; Isaiah 60:17) Do you seek to build others up by sharing with them your experience relating to Jehovah’s upright dealings? 	 (Faataoto 4:18; Isaia 60:17) E mata, e taumafai koe o fakamalosi atu ki nisi tino mai te fakaasiatuga o mea kolā ko oti ne iloa ne koe e uiga ki te amiotonu o Ieova?


And show yourselves thankful.”—COLOSSIANS 3:15. 1. 	 Ke maua foki ne koutou te loto fakafetai.”—KOLOSE 3:15.


He was then dwelling in Sodom.” 	 I te logoga a Apelamo i a Lota ko oti ne ave fakapagota.”


Alex would do well to recall that “trembling at men is what lays a snare, but he that is trusting in Jehovah will be protected.” 	 E ‵tau eiloa o masaua ne Aleki me “e fakamataku manafai e mafaufau ‵mafa koe ki manatu o tino e uiga ki a koe, kae kafai e fakatuaga koe ki te Aliki, kae sao koe.”


(Proverbs 3:5) Indeed, God’s Word repeatedly encourages us to trust in our Creator, Jehovah God. 	 (Faataoto 3:5) E tonu, e fakamalosi mai faeloa a te Muna a te Atua ki a tatou ke tali‵tonu ki te ‵tou Mafuaga, ko Ieova te Atua.


“Miserable man that I am!” he wrote. 	 Ne tusi mai a ia: “Ko oko eiloa i toku fakaalofa!”


He says: “Our family life improved dramatically. 	 Ne fai mai tou tagata: “Ne momea aka fakavave o ‵lei te motou kāiga.


Should those powerful forces work hand-in-hand? 	 E mata, e ‵tau o ga‵lue tasi a feitu ma‵losi e lua konā?


Knowing that the student is still smoking enables us to find published information that may help him to make spiritual progress. 	 A te iloa atu me koi ‵pusi loa te tino akoga e fai ei ke ‵sala atu ki nisi fakamatalaga kolā ko oti ne ‵lomi ke fesoasoani atu ei ki tena gasolo ki mua.


“For young children whose developing minds are striving to become literate,” continues the same source, “talk is essential—the more meaningful . . . the better.” 	 “Mō tama‵liki kolā ko kamata o ma‵tua olotou mafaufau kae taumafai ke iloa ne latou o fai‵tau kae tusitusi,” e fakaopoopo mai te fakamatalaga tenei, “me ko te uke o taimi e fai‵pati ei latou ki mea tāua, ko te ‵lei o olotou mafaufau.”


17 Why We “Keep Bearing Much Fruit” 	 17 Te Pogai e “‵Fua Malosi Mai Faeloa” a Tatou


Will You Make Sacrifices for the Kingdom? 12/15 	 E Mata, ka Fai ne Koe a Mea mo te Loto Kātoa mō te Malo? 12/15


22 Clearly, there is much to learn about watchfulness from the apostles and other first-century Christians mentioned in the Bible book of Acts. 	 22 E manino ‵lei me e uke ‵ki a mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou e uiga ki te matapula‵pula mai te kau apositolo mo nisi Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua kolā e fakamatala mai i te tusi ko Galuega.


(Acts 15:14) It is truly an honor to bear the name of the almighty God, Jehovah. 	 (Galuega 15:14, 17) Se tulaga fakaaloalogina eiloa ke fakaigoa tatou ki te igoa o te Atua malosi katoatoa, ko Ieova.


The Ammonites and the Moabites were descendants of Abraham’s nephew Lot. 	 A tino Amoni mo tino Moapi ne ‵tupu mai i a Apelaamo e auala i tena tuatina ko Lota.