19 Regularly reading God’s Word and meditating on it will motivate us to continue to do what we likely have already done to some extent: ‘Strip off the old personality with its practices and clothe yourselves with the new personality, which through accurate knowledge is being made new.’ 	 19 A te faitau faeloa ki te Muna a te Atua kae mafaufau ‵loto ki ei ka fakamalosi aka ei tatou ke tumau o fai a te mea telā ko leva ne fai ne tatou: ‘‵Pei kea‵tea a uiga mua mo olotou faifaiga ma‵sei kae fakapei ki luga i a koutou a uiga ‵fou, kolā ne faka‵fou e auala i te iloa tonu.’


I thought that all the other deaf children had died and that I was the only one left in the world. 	 Ne mafaufau au me i tamaliki ‵tuli katoa ko oti ne ‵mate kae ko au fua koi ‵toe i te lalolagi.


As the Bible verses quoted above indicate, parents need to find some way each day to talk about God to their children. 	 E pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i fuaiupu i te Tusi Tapu kolā e siki mai luga, e ‵tau o ‵sala ne mātua a nisi auala aka i aso takitasi ke fai‵pati atu ki tama‵liki e uiga ki te Atua.


Consequently, wickedness prevailed and man’s thinking and behavior became thoroughly depraved. 	 Ne tuku atu ei ne te Aliki Sili ko Ieova se fakatonuga telā ne kamata ki ei a te gataga o te lalolagi o tino sē amioatua.


The man had taken note of the brother’s honesty as well as his neat appearance. 	 Me ko oti ne matea ne te tagata tenā a te fakamaoni o te taina tenā e pelā foki mo te ‵ma o ana teuga.


In addition, for a number of years, she worked with a congregation that needed assistance, even though this meant learning a new language and traveling an hour each way to the meetings. 	 E se gata i ei, ne galue a ia i nāi tausaga mo se fakapotopotoga telā ne manakogina ne latou se fesoasoani, e ui eiloa ne ‵tau o tauloto a ia ki se ‵gana fou kae faimalaga atu i se itula e tasi ke oko atu ki fakatasiga.


When they finally left Egypt, they had to go “in battle formation.” 	 I te taimi ne tiakina ei ne latou a Aikupito, ne ‵tau o olo atu latou e pelā me ‘ne tino e olo atu ki se taua.’


(James 1:17) No wonder we are happy! 	 (Iakopo 1:17) E se tioa eiloa o fia‵fia tatou!


IN THIS ISSUE 	 Ka Oko Mai Mafea?


“Yes,” I said, although I had never preached before. 	 Ne tali atu au “Ao,” e tiga eiloa ne seki fano aka eiloa au i se galuega talai.


To begin, let us see how King David equipped his son to take on an important responsibility. 	 Muamua la, ke onoono aka tatou ki te auala ne fakatoka faka‵lei ei ne te tupu ko Tavita a tena tama ke fai ne ia se tiute tāua.


Donations of cash, jewelry, or other valuable personal property. 	 Ko meaalofa tupe, fatu tāua, io me ko nisi kope totino kolā e tāua.


7 God expects us to be trustworthy friends. 	 7 E manako eiloa a te Atua ke fai tatou mo taugasoa kolā e fakatuagagina.


But when powerful opposition arose, their zeal began to flag and construction stopped. 	 Kae i te taimi ne ‵sae aka i ei a tekemaiga faiga‵ta, ne kamata o loto vāi‵vāi latou kae ne taofi aka i ei te lotou galuega.


13, 14. (a) What do researchers say about the way our brains process human speech? (b) What determines to whom we listen? 	 13, 14. (a) Ne a muna a tino ‵poto ki te auala e fakagalue ei ne ‵tou mafaufau a leo o tino? (e) E fakaiku aka pefea ne tatou me ko oi e faka‵logo tatou ki ei?


Jesus prefaced that command by saying: “Do not swear at all.” 	 Ne fakatomua ne Iesu a te fakatonuga tenā mai te fai atu: “Ke mo a eiloa e tau‵to koutou.”


In its own way, this comment illustrates the importance of a specific instruction that Jesus included in his commission to make disciples. 	 E fakaasi mai i te tali tenei a te tāua o te fakatonuga fakapito telā ne aofia ne Iesu i tena fakatonuga ke fai a soko.


Many are young people—teenagers and preteens. 	 E tokouke mai i ei ko tama‵liki—talavou tai fo‵liki mo tama‵liki ko tai ma‵tua.


So to eliminate the enemy, “they kept up the pursuit” and subdued Midian.—Judg. 7:22; 8:4, 10, 28. 	 Tela la, ke fakaseai atu te fili, “ne afuli eiloa ne latou” a te kau Mitiana kae fakatakavale.—Fama. 7:22; 8:4, 10, 28.


faithful ones who lived before Christ? 	 tino fakamaoni kolā ne ola mai mua o Keliso?


The talent he had been given was taken away, and he was thrown out.—Read Matthew 25:14-18, 23, 26, 28-30. 	 Ne tapale kea‵tea te taleni telā ne tuku atu ki a ia kae ‵pei atu a ia ki tua.— Faitau te Mataio 25:14-18, 23, 26, 28-30.


Besides being a good listener, he was often aware of what people were thinking, and he knew exactly what to say. 	 I tafa o te fai pelā me se tino e fakalogologo faka‵lei, ne masani o iloa faeloa ne ia a mafaufauga o tino, kae iloa ‵lei ne ia ana pati e ‵tau o fai atu.


After a few months there, I was permitted to leave. 	 Mai tua o te fia masina ne talia ei ke fano au.


For instance, do we develop balanced habits that are conducive to good physical health? 	 E mata, e ati aka ne tatou a mea kolā e aogā ki te ‵tou malosi ‵lei faka-te-foitino?


Her lamentation was heard in distant Ramah, in the territory of Benjamin, north of Jerusalem. 	 Ne lagona atu eiloa tena tagi i te fa‵kai tai ‵mao ko Lama, i te kogā fenua o Peniamina, i te feitu ki mātū o Ielusalema.


(Acts 11:26-28) “After having fully carried out the relief ministration in Jerusalem,” Barnabas and Saul return to Antioch. 	 (Galuega 11:26-28) “Mai tua o te fakatokaga o meaalofa konā i Ielusalema,” ne ‵foki atu ei a Panapa mo Saulo ki Anitioka.


“Keep your senses, be watchful,” wrote Peter. 	 Ne tusi mai Petelu: “Ke toka kae matapula‵pula foki koutou!


(Matthew 4:4, 7, 10, 11) Likewise, Satan will ‘flee from us’ in defeat if we are in full submission to Jehovah and prayerfully rely on Him. 	 (Mataio 4:4, 7, 10, 11) E penā foki loa, ka ‘sola keatea’ a Satani mai i a tatou māfai e faka‵logo katoatoa tatou ki a Ieova kae ‵talo atu mō Tena fesoasoani.


The sales receipt in your hand gave you reason for faith in the company from which you bought the item. 	 A te pogai o tou fakatuanaki ki te kamupane telā ne ‵togi mai i ei tau mea ko tau lisiti telā ko maua ne koe mai i ei.


What words of the apostle John determine the outlook and conduct of true Christians toward the present world? 	 Ne a pati a te apositolo ko Ioane e fakaasi mai i ei te kilokiloga mo uiga o Kelisiano ‵tonu e uiga ki te lalolagi tenei?


In fact, I am still fighting some bad traits. 	 A ko te ‵tonuga loa, koi taua eiloa au ki oku nisi uiga ma‵sei.


These truths had not been revealed to earlier generations of God’s servants, and they were certainly not disclosed to the “wise and intellectual ones” of Jesus’ day!—Luke 10:23, 24. 	 Ne seki fakaasi atu a muna‵tonu konei ki kautupu o tavini a te Atua i aso mua, kae ne seki fakaasi atu foki ki “tino ‵poto mo tino kolā ne a‵koga” i aso o Iesu!—Luka 10:23, 24.


Jehovah Values Your Obedience 	 E Fakatāua ne Ieova Tou Fakalogo


However, these things became clear only when Jehovah began dealing with the congregation. 	 Kae ne kamata fua o malamalama faka‵lei i mea konei i te taimi ne kamata ei o saga atu Ieova ki te fakapotopotoga.


It also requires serious effort on our part, using our “power of reason.” 	 E manakogina foki i ei a te ‵tou taumafai malosi, ke fakaaoga faka‵lei ‵tou mafaufau.


He would know the genuine article when he saw it and would not be fooled by inferior or counterfeit merchandise. 	 E lavea tonu ne ia a te tinā penina mai te kilo atu fua ki ei kae e se mafai o fakaloiloigina māfai ne penina sē ‵tonu.


How did showing mercy prove beneficial for Job? 	 Ne aogā pefea ki a Iopu a te fakaasiatuga o te alofa fakamagalo?


“What will be the sign of your presence and of the conclusion of the system of things?”—MATT. 	 “Se a foki te fakailoga o tou fakatasi mai mo te taimi o te gataga o te olaga tenei?”—MATA.


What is surprising is that there are so many conflicting ideas about who live in the spirit realm. 	 A te mea telā e fakapoi, ko te uke o talitonuga kese‵kese e uiga ki tino kolā e ola i te koga o agaga.


The Messiah Appears! 	 Ko Sae Mai te Mesia!


Micah’s contemporaries, however, exercise not justice but injustice. 	 Ne seki fai ne tino i aso o Mika a te mea tonu.


(Ruth 1:16) Ruth later expressed her loving-kindness when she indicated her willingness to marry Naomi’s elderly relative Boaz.* (Deuteronomy 25:5, 6; Ruth 3:6-9) He told Ruth: “You have expressed your loving-kindness better in the last instance than in the first instance, in not going after the young fellows whether lowly or rich.”—Ruth 3:10. 	 (Luta 1:16) Ne fakaasi atu foki fakamuli ne Luta a tena alofa tumau i te taimi ne talia ei ke avaga a ia mo te kaiga o Naomi, ko Poasa telā ko matua.* (Teutelonome 25:5, 6; Luta 3:6-9) Ne fai atu a Poasa ki a Luta: “A te mea ko fai nei ne koe ko te fakaasiga o tou loto fai kaiga fakamaoni tela ko sili atu i lo te mea ko oti ne fai ne koe ki te matua o tau avaga. Ne ‵tau o sala ne koe se tamataene, me maumea io me mativa, kae seki fai ne koe te mea tena.”—Luta 3:10.


“THAT THE WORLD MAY BELIEVE” 	 “KO TE MEA KE TALI‵TONU TE LALOLAGI”


• In what way can husbands honor their wives? 	 • I te auala fea e fakaaloalo atu ei a tāgata ki olotou avaga?


Showing a cooperative spirit, they allow all things in the congregation to take place “decently and by arrangement.”—1 Corinthians 14:40. 	 E fakaasi atu ne latou a uiga kaugo‵fie, kae e talia ne latou “ke fanofano ‵lei kae gali” a mea katoa i te fakapotopotoga.—1 Kolinito 14:40.


It apparently called for skill in carpentry so as to fit the timbers accurately and build an adequately strong structure. 	 Kāti e manakogina foki i ei a te atamai i galuega faka-kamuta ko te mea ke fetaui tonu a lakau kae ke faite i se auala telā e lava ‵lei tena malosi.


(See chart on pages 17-20.) 	 (Ke onoono ki te fakasologa i te itulau e 25 ki te 28.)


Christendom’s church members have been reading the Bible for centuries, “always learning and yet never able to come to an accurate knowledge of truth.” (2 Timothy 3:7) For Bible reading to be fruitful, we must do it with a view to applying the knowledge thus acquired in our personal lives and using it in our work of preaching and teaching. 	 Ko oti ne fai‵tau sāle a tino i lotu Kelisiano ‵se ki te Tusi Tapu i te fia selau tausaga, kae “e taumafai ke iloa ne latou a te mea tonu, kae se mafai eiloa.” (2 Timoteo 3:7) Ka fatoā aogā te faitau ki te Tusi Tapu, māfai e fai‵tau tatou ki ei kae e mafau‵fau faeloa me e ‵tau o fakagalue aka a mea kolā e iloa i ei i ‵tou olaga totino, penā foki loa mo te galuega talai mo te faiga o akoga.


However, Jesus noted that some situations might require congregation involvement. 	 Kae ne iloa ne Iesu me e manakogina ke aofia te fakapotopotoga i nisi tulaga.


Reflecting on his childhood, Darren writes: “I still recall sitting in my hospital bed eagerly awaiting Mom. 	 Ne tusi mai a Darren e uiga ki mea ne ‵tupu ki a ia i te taimi koi foliki ei, penei: “Koi masaua eiloa ne au a te taimi ne sagasaga ei au i toku moega i te fakaimasaki kae fakatalitali ke oko mai a toku mātua.


When you please Jehovah to the fullest extent of your ability, you feel so good—really satisfied!” 	 Kafai e fakafiafia malosi ne koe a Ieova ki te mea telā e mafai ne koe, e maua ne koe se lagonaga ‵lei—ko te tinā lotomalie tonu eiloa!”


He was a wonderful husband for 55 years, one who loved Jehovah and helped many brothers. 	 A ia se avaga gali telā ne ola mai mō se 55 tausaga, se tino telā ne alofa ki a Ieova kae fesoasoani atu ki taina e tokouke.


The sworn oaths of the tribes are the thing said. 	 Ana muna: “E fakatokatoka koe o fakaaoga tau kausana, o fakatoka o sana au matasana.


How did God’s only-begotten Son exhibit humility in his prehuman existence? 	 Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne te Tama fagasele e tokotasi a te Atua a te loto maulalo koi tuai o fanaifo a ia ki te lalolagi?


(Hebrews 12:1) Today, the truth about God and his Kingdom likewise draws and motivates people. 	 (Epelu 12:1) E penā foki i aso nei, e fakamalosi aka ne te munatonu e uiga ki te Atua mo tena Malo a tino ke ‵saga mai.


For if anyone is a hearer of the word, and not a doer, this one is like a man looking at his natural face in a mirror. 	 Me ko te tino telā e fakalogologo fua ki te muna kae se fai ne ia, e ‵pau a ia mo te tino telā e onoono ki te kilo kae matea ne ia ona foliga tonu.


(John 10:18) Jesus’ sense of his own Father’s love and approval undoubtedly gave even greater meaning to his life. 	 (Ioane 10:18) E seai se fakalotolotolua me ne aoga malosi atu te olaga o Iesu mai te mafaufau ki te alofa mo te taliaga a tena Tamana.


One of these elders and his wife and children view me as family. 	 E tokotasi te toeaina mo tena avaga mo lā tama ko fai pelā me ne kāiga o oku.


Yet, it certainly is a gift that they accept with deep gratitude. 	 Kae e mautinoa eiloa me se meaalofa telā e talia ne latou mo te fiafia lasi.


The September 1, 1931, issue of The Watch Tower pointed to another group. 	 Ne fakasino atu te mekesini ko te Watch Tower i a Setema 1, 1931, ki te suā potukau.


Tony explains: “For about two hours, I study subjects that strengthen my relationship with Jehovah. 	 E fakamatala mai a Tony, penei: “E nofo loa pelā ki se lua itula, e sukesuke ei au ki mataupu kolā e fakamalosi aka ei toku fesokotakiga mo Ieova.


Love also involves a feeling of deep affection for others and a sincere concern for them, as well as a warm attachment to them. 	 E aofia foki i te alofa a lagonaga ‵loto kae atafai ki nisi tino mo te manavase tonu ki a latou, e pelā foki mo te alofa atafai tonu ki a latou.


Now, God’s appointed King is ruling in the midst of his enemies. 	 Nei la, ko pule atu nei a te Tupu filifilia a te Atua i vā o ana fili.


If discipline is balanced and consistent, children do not become downhearted. 	 Kafai e ‵lei kae ‵pau faeloa a polopolokiga, ka se loto vāi‵vāi i ei a tama‵liki.


(Read James 4:7.) 	 (Faitau te Iakopo 4:7.)


In the third month after their deliverance from Egypt, the Israelites encamp at the foot of Mount Sinai. 	 I te tolu o masina mai tua o te lotou faka‵saoga mai Aikupito, ne ‵nofo ei a tino Isalaelu i tafatafa o te Mauga o Sinai.


If possible, as far as it depends upon you, be peaceable with all men.” 	 Fai te mea e mafai ne koutou, ko te mea ke maua te olaga filemu i te vā o koutou mo nisi tino.”


Or should they have become involved in politics to fight the rampant corruption of the time? 	 Io me e ‵tau o ‵kau atu latou ki mea fakapolitiki ke ‵teke atu ki faifaiga sē fakamaoni kae lauiloa i te taimi tenā?


(Gal. 3:13, 19-24; 4:1-5) He was referring to Christian freedom. 	 (Kalatia 3:13, 19-24; 4:1-5) Ne fakasino atu a ia ki te saolotoga faka-Kelisiano.


He said: “A certain man was rich and he had a steward, and this one was accused to him as handling his goods wastefully. 	 Ana muna: “E isi se tagata maumea telā e isi sena situati, kae ne ‵losi atu ki te situati tenei me ne fakamāumāu ne ia a mea a tena pule.


Instead, he was “in the heart of the earth”—the grave—for three days. 	 A iane “nofo i lalo i te laukele”—te tanuga—i aso e tolu.


Who Are Truly Giving Glory to God? 	 Ko oi e Faka‵malu Tonu Atu ki te Atua?


5 How can we walk with the all-powerful, invisible God? 	 5 E mafai pefea o sa‵sale fakatasi tatou mo te Atua malosi katoatoa, kae e se matea ki mata?


As used in the Bible, “faith” refers to firm belief in something unseen. 	 E ‵tusa mo te fakaaogaga i loto i te Tusi Tapu, e fakasino atu a te “fakatuanaki” ki te talitonu fakamaoni ki se mea e se matea ki mata.


Bank Accounts: Bank accounts, certificates of deposit, or individual retirement accounts set up as a trust or made payable on death to an entity used by Jehovah’s Witnesses in accord with local bank requirements. 	 Akauni i te Pagike: E fakatoka a akauni i te pagike, io me ko akauni o tupe li‵taea a tino taki tokotasi e pelā me se tupe faka‵na io me tuku atu i te taimi e mate ei a ia ki Molimau a Ieova e ‵tusa mo manakoga o te pagike i te koga telā e nofo koe i ei.


(Luke 4:43) Naturally, people who heard him wanted to know when that marvelous Kingdom would come. 	 (Luka 4:43) E pelā mo te masani, ne fia iloa ne tino kolā ne fakalogo‵logo ki a ia a te taimi e oko mai ei te Malo tafasili i te gali tenā.


In his Dialogue With Trypho, Justin Martyr, of the second century C.E., wrote of Jesus: “He was in the habit of working as a carpenter when among men, making ploughs and yokes.” 	 I tena tusi ko te Dialogue With Trypho, ne tusi mai penei a Tasitini Matulo (Justin Martyr), i te lua o senitenali T.A. e uiga ki a Iesu: “Ne galue sāle a ia pelā me se kamuta a koi nofo a ia fakatasi mo nisi tāgata, kae ne faite sāle ne ia a mea fakamalū te laukele mo amo.”


They may have made many sacrifices, and they have many challenges to meet. 	 Ne talia ne latou a mea faiga‵ta e uke, kae ne uke foki a fakalavelave ne fe‵paki mo latou.


Christian activities are always refreshing. 	 E aoga faeloa a fakatokaga faka-Kelisiano.


They find respect, comfort, and freedom in the association of fellow Christians.—John 13:34, 35. 	 E maua ne latou a te āva, fakamafanafanaga, mo te saolotoga mai te ‵kau fakatasi mo taina Kelisiano.—Ioane 13:34, 35.


(Isa. 46:10, 11; 55:11) Therefore, we can be certain that Jehovah’s original purpose will be fulfilled exactly on time! 	 (Isa. 46:10, 11; 55:11) Tela la, e mafai o tali‵tonu tatou me ka fakataunu eiloa ne Ieova i te taimi tonu a tena fuafuaga i te kamataga!


Early in man’s history, our original parents, Adam and Eve, followed Satan the Devil in rebellion against God. 	 I te kamataga o tala fakasolopito o tino, ne tau‵tali atu ‵tou mātua muamua, ko Atamu mo Eva, ki a Satani te Tiapolo kae ‵teke atu ki te Atua.


We do not dive in to rescue them. 	 E se ‵kau atu tatou o faka‵sao latou.


A Key Requirement 	 Se Manakoga Tāua


On the other hand, Rahab could now have no doubt about the identity of the men. 	 I te suā feitu la, ne mafai o iloa ‵lei ne Lahapa i te taimi tenā me ko oi a tāgata konā.


(1 Tim. 1:2) Did Jesus, Paul, and Timothy regret their course in life? 	 (1 Timoteo 1:2) E mata, ne fanoa‵noa a Iesu, Paulo, mo Timoteo i olotou vaegā olaga?


Should we not commend and encourage them? 	 E a, e fia‵fia tatou o fakamālō kae fakamalosi atu ki a latou?


Baptized followers of Jesus serve God with their whole soul. 	 E tavini atu a soko papatiso o Iesu ki te Atua mo olotou ola kātoa.


How did the early Christians care for congregation expenses? 	 Ne tausi pefea ne Kelisiano mua a mea tau tupe a te fakapotopotoga?


Jehovah’s active force—the force behind the creation of the universe—can be made available to you if you wish. 	 A te malosi galue o Ieova—telā ko te ‵mana telā ne faite ei te lagi mo te lalolagi—e mafai o maua ne koe māfai e manako koe ki ei.


(Ecclesiastes 4:1-3) Then there is the anguish of victims of natural disasters or of emotional, mental, and physical illnesses. 	 (Failauga 4:1-3) E se gata i ei, ne logo‵mae foki a tino kolā ne aofia i fakalavelave ‵tupu fakafuasei io me ko masaki tau te lagonaga, te feitu faka-te-mafaufau, mo te feitu faka-te-foitino.


What is to take place “in the re-creation”? 	 Ne mea ka maua i te “lalolagi fou”?


You may ask, ‘Will it really help me?’ 	 E mafai o fesili atu koe penei, ‘E mata, ka fesoasoani mai eiloa a te mea tenei?’


4 When we became servants of God, we made a transformation. 	 4 I te taimi ne fai tatou pelā me ne tavini a te Atua, ne fai ne tatou a ‵fuliga i ‵tou olaga.


It is wise to seek and consider carefully the advice of older, experienced ones. 	 Se mea poto ke ‵sala kae mafaufau faka‵lei ki manatu fakatonutonu mai i tino ma‵tua.


True Christians give allegiance only to God’s Kingdom. 	 A Kelisiano ‵tonu e ‵lago atu fua ki te Malo o te Atua.


“I love the Father,” he said. 	 “Au e alofa ki te Tamana,” ko ana muna.


(2 Sam. 21:16; ftn.) This time, however, the giant nearly killed David. 	 (2 Samuelu 21:16) I te taimi tenei, toeitiiti eiloa kae tamate a Tavita ne te mafi.


(Matt. 6:6, 7) We will draw closer to Jehovah, eager to strengthen our relationship with him and avoid doing anything that might weaken it.—Ps. 25:14. 	 (Mataio 6:6, 7) Ka fakapili‵pili atu eiloa tatou ki a Ieova mo te loto fia‵fia ke fakamalosi aka te ‵tou fesokotakiga mo ia kae taofi aka te faiga o so se mea telā e mafai o fakavāivāi mai.—Salamo 25:14.


He recalls: “As I grew older, little by little I became more interested in the meetings, especially after I learned to read and write because then I began to comment in my own words.” 	 Ne toe fai mai a ia, penei: “Kae i taku tupuakaga, ne gasolo malielie au o fiafia ki fakatasiga, kae maise eiloa i te taimi ko iloa ei ne au o faitau kae tusitusi me ko mafai ei ne au o fai aku tali i aku pati eiloa.”


The blood remaining in the patient is diluted. 	 E ‵suki te vai ke palu tasi mo te toto o te tino masaki.


15 How should knowing that the end of this wicked system is rapidly approaching affect us? 	 15 Ka pokotia pefea tatou ona ko te iloa atu me ko pili mai te gataga o te olaga matagā tenei?


An eagle-vine riddle shows the bitter consequences of Jerusalem’s turning to Egypt for help. 	 E fakaasi atu i se tala fakatusa e uiga ki te aeto mo te vine a ikuga matagā o te ‵fuli atu o Ielusalema ki Aikupito mō se fesoasoani.


12 First, consider the type. 	 12 Te mea muamua, mafaufau ki vaegā malōlōga mo fakafiafiaga e ‵tau o filifili ne tatou.


In disagreement with Tertullian and the Bible, Church Father Augustine claimed that baptism removes the stain of original sin and that infants who die unbaptized are damned. 	 I tena sē talitonu ki a Tertullian mo te Tusi Tapu, ne fai mai a te Takitaki Lotu ko Augustine me e tapale keatea ne te papatisoga a te lailaiga o te agasala muamua kae ko pepe kolā e ‵mate kae seki papatiso e olo atu ki te afi i seoli.


(John 3:35; 14:30, 31; 15:12, 13; Philippians 2:5-11) What a fine example of right motivation! 18. (a) How do we cultivate love of Jesus? (b) In what way do we demonstrate that we love Jesus? 	 (Ioane 3:35; 14:30, 31; 15:12, 13; Filipi 2:5-11) Ko oko eiloa i te ‵lei o te fakaakoakoga e uiga ki se tino telā ne fakaosofia ne te alofa!


David enlarges on the thoroughness of God’s searching, saying: “You yourself have come to know my sitting down and my rising up. You have considered my thought from far off.” 	 Ne fakalauefa aka ne Tavita a te sukesukega maea a te Atua, i ana pati: “E iloa ne koe aku mea katoa e fai; e iloa ‵mao mai ne koe oku mafaufauga.”


The spies agreed, stipulating that Rahab must keep their secret and must hang a scarlet cord from her window in the city wall so that the soldiers could protect her and her family.—Joshua 2:12-14, 18. 	 Ne talia ne sipai, kae fakatonu atu ke mo a ma fakamatala atu a te lā mea ‵funa kae ke fakatautau se laugatu ‵kula mai i tena famalama i te ‵pui o te fa‵kai ko te mea ke mafai o puipui ne sotia a ia mo tena kāiga.—Iosua 2:12-14, 18.


As we harmonize our lives with God’s will, how do we benefit? 	 Ka gasolo aka ei te ‵tou loto tali‵tonu me e malamalama a ia i ‵tou fakalavelave kae alofa mai foki a ia ki a tatou.


How True Repentance Is Manifested 	 Te Fakaasiatuga o te Salamo Tonu


(John 18:37) What a truly stunning prophecy! 	 (Ioane 18:37) Ko oko eiloa i te fakaofoofogia o te valoaga tenā!


Love for the People We Teach 	 Ke A‵lofa ki Tino Kolā e Akoako Atu ne Tatou


Jehovah commanded Israel to distribute the cities evenly on both sides of the Jordan River. 	 Ne fakatonu ne Ieova a tino Isalaelu ke fakavasavasa faka‵lei a fa‵kai i feitu e lua o te Vaitafe o Iolitana.


• Why is there so much suffering? 	 • Kaia ko uke ‵ki ei a logo‵maega?


Our spiritual peace, which results from Jehovah’s saving power, is “the hereditary possession of the servants of Jehovah.” 	 A te ‵tou filemu faka-te-agaga, telā e iku mai i te malosi faka‵sao tino o Ieova ko “te tofi tenā o tavini a Ieova.”


In confusion, the Philistines turned on one another. 	 Ona ko te ‵numi valevale o olotou mafaufau, ne fakatau taua eiloa te kau Filisitia i a latou eiloa.


(Daniel 2:44, 45) A concrete reality, it will remain the only government in existence.* 	 (Tanielu 2:44, 45) E pelā me se tinā mea tonu, ka tumau eiloa te malo tenei ki te se-gata-mai.


What may alleviate worries about having guests? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o fakafoliki aka i ei a te manavase ki te faka‵nofoga o mālō?


We know Jehovah. 	 E iloa ne tatou a Ieova.


Empowered to Fight Temptation and Cope With Discouragement 	 Te Malosi ke ‵Teke Atu ki Fakaosoosoga Kae Fa‵ki i te Loto Vāivāi


Jesus’ words can have what positive effect on you? 	 E aoga pefea ki a tatou a pati a Iesu?


A couple in the United States reflect on Jehovah when the family enjoy an aspect of nature or certain foods. 	 E masaua faeloa ne se tauavaga i te Iunaite Sitete a Ieova i taimi ‵gali e mafau‵fau ei te olotou kāiga ki se vaega o te natula io me ne mea‵kai.


What their definition implies: Armageddon is a random event that indiscriminately kills innocent victims. 	 Te mea e fakauiga ki ei te lotou fakamatalaga: Amaketo se fakalavelave telā e tamate valevale i ei a tino e seai ne olotou mea ‵se ne fai.


(1 Chronicles 22:5) David organizes Levitical services, described here in greater detail than anywhere else in the Scriptures. 	 (1 Nofoaiga Tupu 22:5) Ne fakatoka ne Tavita a galuega mō te matakāiga o Levi, kolā ne fakamatala likiliki mai eiloa i konei i lō nisi koga aka i te Tusi Tapu.


8 Forgiveness is really a test of humility. 	 8 A te loto fakamagalo se tofotofotoga tonu eiloa o te loto maulalo.


If we put spiritual matters first in our lives, Jehovah assures us that we will not lack the necessities of life.—Matthew 6:24-33. 	 Kafai e fakamuamua ne tatou a mea faka-te-agaga i ‵tou olaga, e fai mai a Ieova me ka se mafai o se lava a mea e tausi ei ‵tou ola.—Mataio 6:24-33.


But what if others sin against us? 	 Kae e a māfai e agasala mai a nisi tino ki a tatou?


He wrote: “Whenever it is that they are saying: ‘Peace and security!’ then sudden destruction is to be instantly upon them just as the pang of distress upon a pregnant woman.”—1 Thessalonians 5:3; Revelation 16:13. 	 E fakatusa eiloa tena ‵mae ki te fafine ka fanau.”—1 Tesalonia 5:3; Fakaasiga 16:13.


(Ps. 91:1-3) Notice that God promises to protect those who love him and trust in him. 	 (Salamo 91:1-3) Masaua la me ne folafola mai te Atua ke puipui ne ia a latou kolā e a‵lofa kae tali‵tonu ki a ia.


3 Our God-given work of Kingdom proclamation is a privilege beyond compare. 	 3 A te galuega ko te folafolaatuga o te Malo telā ne tuku mai ne te Atua se tauliaga tafasili i te fakaaloalogina.


“We did not associate with our schoolmates but only with those in the congregation who had good spiritual habits. 	 Ne seki fai taugasoa matou ki tama‵liki i te akoga kae ki tama‵liki fua i te fakapotopotoga kolā e ‵lei olotou tulaga faka-te-agaga.


At first, we may not fully understand their way of thinking or reacting. 	 I te taimi muamua, e mafai o se maina faka‵lei tatou i olotou mafaufauga mo olotou faifaiga.


He persists with his request until he gets what he needs. 	 Ne tumau eiloa a ia i te fakamolemole atu ke oko ki te taimi ne maua ei ne ia a te mea tenā.


(Isaiah 11:9) At that time, all mankind will learn Jehovah God’s ways and imitate his loving personality. 	 (Isaia 11:9) I te taimi tenā, a tino katoa ka tauloto ki auala o Ieova te Atua kae fakaakoako ki ana uiga alofa.


Note the example Jesus set. 	 Onoono ki te fakaakoakoga ne fai ne Iesu.


For example, if we desire to counteract a leaning toward uncontrolled spending, we may want to resolve not to buy on credit, or when shopping, we may take only a set amount of money. 	 E pelā me se mea e tasi, kafai e maua ne tatou te uiga ko te sōna fakamāumāu tupe, e mafai o fakaiku aka ne tatou ke mo a ma kaitalafu valevale ne tatou a mea io me kafai e fanatu o ‵togi a mea i te sitoa ke ave fua ne mū tupe.


Jonathan became concerned about David when Saul was seeking to kill him. 	 Ne manavase eiloa a Ionatana ki a Tavita i te taimi ne salasala ei ne Saulo tou tagata ke tamate.


As the conversation moves along, the publisher brings up a Scriptural point and elicits a response. 	 I te taimi e sau‵tala ei, e fakasae aka ne te tino talai se manatu faka-te-Tusi Tapu kae faka‵tali ki se tali.


After 40 years of leading the Israelites, Moses did not have the privilege of taking them into the Promised Land.—Num. 12:3; 20:10, 12; Ps. 106:32. 	 Mai tua o te 40 tausaga ne ‵taki ei ne ia a te kau Isalaelu, ne seki maua ne Mose a te tauliaga ke avatu ne ia latou ki loto i te Fenua o te Folafolaga.—Numela 12:3; 20:10, 12; Salamo 106:32.


What helped Daniel to maintain his spiritual health while living in a foreign land? 	 Se a te mea ne fesoasoani atu ki a Tanielu ke fakatumau tena ola ‵lei i te feitu faka-te-agaga i te taimi ne nofo ei a ia i se fenua fakaa‵tea?


That “language” includes a correct understanding of the truth about God’s Kingdom and how it will sanctify Jehovah’s name, vindicate his sovereignty, and bring eternal blessings to faithful mankind. 	 E aofia i te “‵gana” tenā a te malamalama tonu i te munatonu e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua mo te auala ka faka‵malu aka ei te igoa o Ieova, te fakamalugāga o tena pulega sili, mo te fakaokomaiga o fakamanuiaga se-gata-mai ki tino fakamaoni.


Early in human history, a rebellious angel challenged Jehovah’s sovereignty. 	 I te kamataga eiloa o te olaga o tino, ne toa atu se agelu ‵teke ki te pulega a Ieova.


When God makes all things new, earth’s inhabitants will have accurate knowledge of him and of his will. 	 Kafai e fakafou ne te Atua a mea katoa, ka maua ne tino katoa i te lalolagi a te malamalama tonu e uiga ki a ia mo tena loto.


Therefore keep on the watch . . . 	 Tela la, ke matapula koutou . . .


Such faith, “the assured expectation of things hoped for,” is vital if we are to survive into God’s new world.—Heb. 11:1. 	 A te vaegā fakatuanaki penā, “te talitonu mo te mautinoa ki mea kolā e fakamoe‵moe tatou ki ei,” e tāua ‵ki eiloa māfai e ma‵nako tatou ke ‵sao atu ki loto i te lalolagi fou a te Atua.—Epe. 11:1.


The disciples refused and were threatened and then released. 	 Ne ‵teke atu a soko ki te fakatonuga tenā, ne fakamatakutaku atu ki a laua kae tuku atu ei ke olo.


In what two ways can Hebrews 4:12 be applied? 	 Ne a auala e lua e mafai ei o fakaaoga te Epelu 4:12?


Why did Paul write what he did to the Colossians? 5 In order to consult with Paul about conditions in the Colossian congregation, Epaphras made the arduous trip to Rome. 	 5 Ne fanatu eiloa a Epafala i tena malaga faigata ki Loma, ko te mea ke mafai o sau‵tala laua mo Paulo e uiga ki tulaga o te fakapotopotoga i Kolose.


Its immense natural resources and easy access to international trade routes were important factors. 	 A toe vaega tāua kolā e faigofie ke aofia latou i pisinisi ‵lasi i te lalolagi kātoa mo mea o te laukele.


He says: “I secretly viewed pornography. 	 E fai mai a ia: “Ne onoono ‵muni sāle au ki ata ma‵sei.


Distance Makes a Difference 	 E Lasi Atu Tou Malamalama Māfai e Iloa ne Koe te ‵Mao o Koga


Some church leaders frankly admit that when it comes to teaching their flock to evangelize, Christendom’s churches fail utterly. 	 E taku ‵tonu mai ne nisi takitaki lotu me e matuā fakata‵mala a Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se i te akoako atu ki olotou lafu ke olo o talai.


Like Job, some may even speak rashly at times. 	 E pelā mo Iopu, kāti e mafai o fai‵pati sē ‵lei a nisi tino i nisi taimi.


My answer was, ‘None, for he is so difficult to live with.’ 	 Taku tali ki ei, ‘E seai, me ko oko eiloa te faigata ke ‵nofo fakatasi mo ia.’


16 When does Jesus arrive? 	 16 Ko te taimi fea e oko mai ei a Iesu?


All the tribes of Israel had lost their inheritance, so they needed to cultivate the same attitude as the prophet. 	 Ka ‵galo atu i matakāiga katoa o Isalaelu a olotou laukele, tela la ne ‵tau eiloa mo latou o ati aka a te uiga telā ne maua ne te pelofeta.


(Heb. 11:4-22) In Moses’ day, Jehovah entered into a covenant with the offspring of the patriarch Jacob, and these became the nation of Israel. 	 (Epelu 11:4-22) I aso o Mose, ne fai ne Ieova se feagaiga mo tamaliki a Iakopo, kae ne fai latou mo fai te fenua o Isalaelu.


12 We also share Jehovah’s view of life by cultivating a proper attitude toward safety. 	 12 E maua foki ne tatou a te kilokiloga a Ieova e uiga ki te ola mai te atiakaga o se kilokiloga ‵lei ki te puipuiga faka‵lei o te ola.


(Romans 12:12; Psalm 55:22; 1 Peter 5:7) Faithful servants in Bible times had complete confidence that Jehovah listens to prayer. 	 (Loma 12:12; Salamo 55:22; 1 Petelu 5:7) Ne tali‵tonu katoatoa a tavini fakamaoni kolā ne ola i aso ne tusi ei te Tusi Tapu me e fakalogologo mai eiloa a Ieova ki ‵tou ‵talo.


In any case, the Encyclopædia Britannica (11th Edition) states: “There is no indication of the observance of the Easter festival in the New Testament.” 	 E se gata i ei, e fai mai foki a te Encyclopædia Britannica (te Tusi e 11), penei: “E seai se fakamatalaga i te Feagaiga Fou e uiga ki te fakamanatuga o te Eseta.”


(Rom. 5:12) We realize that Jesus “came, not to be ministered to, but to minister and to give his soul a ransom in exchange for many.” 	 (Lo. 5:12) E iloa ne tatou me i a Iesu “ne seki vau ke tavini mai a tino ki a ia, kae ke tavini atu ki tino kae tuku atu foki tena ola e pelā me se togiola mō tino e tokouke.”


17 God does not accept all prayers. 	 17 E se talia ne te Atua a ‵talo katoa.


What would happen if you veered off the road to pursue a mirage? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o tupu māfai ne ‵fuli tou auala ke fanatu koe ki se koga se mautinoa?


3 Some of God’s servants today are also undergoing grueling tests of their faith. 	 3 E fe‵paki foki a nisi tavini a te Atua i aso nei mo tofotofoga faiga‵ta o te lotou fakatuanaki.


10 How sad if one entertains no hope beyond life in this present world! 	 10 Ma‵faga o mea fakafanoanoa māfai e gata fua te fakamoemoega o se tino i te olaga tenei!


Of course, first-century worshippers met, not in tabernacles or in temples, but in private homes. 	 E tonu, ne seki maopoopo a tino tapuaki i te senitenali muamua i faleie io me i faletapu, kae i fale eiloa o tino.


For one thing, it seeks the other person’s advantage. 	 E tasi mai i ei, e ‵sala atu ki mea e ‵lei ei te suā tino.


How should we respond to Satan’s attacks, and why? 	 E ‵tau o ‵kilo atu pefea tatou ki ‵tekemaiga a Satani, kae kaia?


2 With more than seven million active Kingdom proclaimers in over 100,000 congregations worldwide today, there continues to be a need for men to take the lead in spiritual matters. 	 2 E tiga eiloa ko sili atu i te fitu miliona o tino talai o te Malo i fakapotopotoga e sili atu i te 100,000 i te lalolagi kātoa i aso nei, kae koi manakogina eiloa a tāgata ke mafai o fai ne latou te takitakiga i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


But at least some of this concern may be allayed if we bear in mind these words of Jesus: “Stop being anxious about your souls as to what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your bodies as to what you will wear. ... 	 Kae e mafai o fakafeoloolo te manavase tenā māfai e masaua ne tatou a pati a Iesu konei: “Ke se manava‵se koutou ki otou ola, ki mea e ‵kai ei koutou, mo mea e inu ei koutou, io me ko otou foitino, ki mea e pei ei koutou. . . .


• How may we imitate the confidence that Jesus expressed in his apostles? 	 • E mafai pefea ne tatou o fakaakoako atu ki te fakatuaga o Iesu ki ana apositolo?


I later found out that because of Brother Franz’ failing eyesight, Brother Knorr had been spending considerable time reading such material to him. 	 Ne fatoa iloa ei ne au fakamuli me i te taimi ko se ‵lei ei a mata o te Taina ko Franz, ne fakamāumāu eiloa ne te Taina ko Knorr ana taimi avanoa ke faitau ki tou tagata a mataupu konā.


Instead, He said: “It is written, ‘It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service.’” 	 I lō te fai penā, ne fai atu a Ia: “Muna a te Tusi, ‘Tapuaki ki te Aliki tou Atua, me na ko ia fua e ‵tau o tavini koe ki ei.’”


How can we show our support for the direction we receive from the elders? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tatou a te ‵lago ki te takitakiga telā e tuku mai ne toeaina?


But suppose a baptized married man or woman ran off with another person’s mate and married that one after obtaining a divorce. 	 Kae e a māfai e ‵tele se taina io me se tuagane papatiso telā ko oti ne avaga mo te avaga a te suā tino kae avaga mo ia.


7 In weighing your decision, what would you consider to be foremost—how the overtime work would affect your bank account or how it might affect your spirituality? 	 7 I te fakaikuga e fai ne koe, se a te mea e fakatulaga muamua ne koe—ko te magoi o tau tusi tupe i te pagike ona ko te ovataimi io me ko te pokotia o tou feitu faka-te-agaga?


When she and her young daughter moved to a new area, she had difficulty finding a job. 	 I te taimi ne olo atu ei laua mo tena tama fafine o ‵nofo i se koga fou, ne faigata o maua ne ia se galuega.


Before ascending to heaven, Jesus commissioned his followers to take the good news about him and his Kingdom to “people of all the nations.” 	 A koi tuai o fanaka ki te lagi, ne fakatonu atu a Iesu ki ana soko ke fakaoko atu a te tala ‵lei e uiga ki a ia mo tena Malo ki ‘tino o fenua katoa.’


The Illustration of the Wheat and the Weeds 	 Te Tala Fakatusa ki Saito mo Mouku


Trust in Jehovah With All Your Heart 	 Ke Talitonu ki a Ieova mo Tou Loto Kātoa


If we imitate Jehovah’s love and long-suffering, we will continue preaching the good news 	 E mafai pefea o fakaakoako atu tatou ki te alofa mo te kufaki o Ieova, kae kaia e ‵tau ei o fai tatou penā?


(Genesis 3:1-6) Some 2,500 years after Adam’s deflection, Satan brought up this very matter—this time in connection with a man named Job. 	 (Kenese 3:1-6) I se 2,500 tausaga mai tua o te ‵tekeatuga o Atamu, ne fakasae aka ei ne Satani te kinauga eiloa tenei—kae i te taimi tenei ne fai ne ia ki te tagata e igoa ki a Iopu.


11, 12. (a) When did the selection begin of those who would form the heavenly Kingdom, and what was the reaction of the majority of Jews living at that time? (b) How did Jehovah complete “the full number” of those who were to become Abraham’s seed? 	 11, 12. (a) Ne kamata anafea te filifiliga o latou kolā ka aofia i te Malo faka-te-lagi, kae se a te kilokiloga a te tokoukega o tino Iutaia kolā ne ola i te taimi tenā? (e) Ne fakakātoa pefea ne Ieova a te aofaki o “tino katoa” kolā ka fai e pelā me ko te fanau a Apelaamo?


16 In Ezekiel’s vision, priests are seen moving about in the courtyards of the temple as they serve the nonpriestly tribes. 	 16 I te fakaasiga a Esekielu, ne matea atu ne ia a faitaulaga kolā ne ga‵lue i koga ateatea o te faletapu i te lotou taviniatuga ki matakāiga kolā e se ne faitaulaga.


2 We who ‘sow with a view to the spirit’ put on the new personality. 	 2 A tatou kolā e “‵toki i luga i te agaga” e fakapei ki luga i a tatou a uiga ‵fou.


14 The second most important vow that a person can make is the marriage vow. 	 14 A te lua o tautoga tāua e mafai o fai ne se tino ko te tautoga i te fakaipoipoga.


What comfort can we draw from Matthew 18:10 and Hebrews 1:14? 	 Se a te fakamafanafanaga e mafai o maua ne tatou mai i te Mataio 18:10 mo te Epelu 1:14?


(Luke 22:36, 38) We are to beat our swords into plowshares. 	 (Luka 22:36, 38) E ‵tau o fai ‵tou pelu mo mea fakamalū laukele.


Be Joyful With the Happy God 	 Ke Fiafia Malosi Fakatasi mo te Atua Fiafia


Written by the Hebrew prophet Moses, Exodus relates the experiences of the Israelites over a period of 145 years—from Joseph’s death in 1657 B.C.E. to the completion of the tabernacle in 1512 B.C.E. Yet, the account is of more than mere historical interest. 	 E fakamatala mai i te tusi ko Esoto telā ne tusi ne te pelofeta Epelu ko Mose a mea ne ‵tupu ki tino Isalaelu i tausaga 145—mai te mate o Iosefa i te 1657 T.L.M. ke oko ki te fakaotiga o te faleie tapu i te 1512 T.L.M. Kae e se fai fua te mea tenā pelā me se tala fakasolopito.


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Will we be among those who will enjoy these and other Kingdom blessings? 	 E mata, ka aofia tatou i tino kolā ka maua ne latou a mea konei mo nisi fakamanuiaga mai te Malo?


It helps, though, if we try to understand what has made him angry. 	 Kae ka fesoasoani mai māfai e malamalama tatou i te pogai e kaitaua ei te tino tenā.


He said that no other group was as well organized as Jehovah’s Witnesses, and he offered to provide any supplies needed by the Witnesses. 	 Ana muna me e seai eiloa se potukau aka e fakatoka faka‵lei pelā mo Molimau a Ieova, kae ne ofo mai tou tagata ke tuku mai so se fesoasoani e manakogina ne Molimau.


Whatever our hope, we have every reason to remain faithful as did Joshua. 	 Faitalia me se a te ‵tou fakamoemoega, e maua eiloa ne tatou se pogai ‵lei ke tumau i te fakamaoni e pelā mo Iosua.


When they do speak, they clip their words or offer insults that cut like knives. 	 Kafai e fai‵pati laua e fai atu ne laua a pati kolā e fakatau logo‵mae ei laua.


Of course, you need not incessantly “lecture” your children about Bible truths. 	 E tonu, e se ‵tau o fai atu faeloa pelā me se “lauga” a muna‵tonu i te Tusi Tapu ki au tama‵liki.


We do not expect everyone to come into the truth. 	 E se fakamoe‵moe eiloa tatou ke o‵mai a tino katoa ki te munatonu.


Jehovah Requires Unhypocritical Worship 	 E Manako Ieova ki te Tapuakiga Telā e Seai ne Uiga Fakaloi‵loi i ei


2 The superscription of Psalm 90 calls it “a prayer of Moses, the man of the true God.” 	 2 A te Salamo e 90 e taku pelā me “se talo a Mose, te tagata a te Atua tonu.”


6:6—In what sense can it be said that Jehovah “felt regrets” that he had made man? 	 6:6—I te auala fea ne “salamo” ei a Ieova me ne faite ne ia te tagata?


At a miraculously burning bush, Jehovah commissions Moses to return to Egypt to lead the Israelites out of slavery. 	 I te taimi ne tupu ei se mea fakaofoofogia i te ‵kāga o lakau, ne fakatonu atu a Ieova ki a Mose ke foki ki Aikupito o takitaki keatea a te kau Isalaelu mai te ‵nofo pologa i ei.


Proper fear of God should immediately have moved David to turn his eyes and his thoughts elsewhere. 	 Ne ‵tau o fai ne te mataku tonu ki te Atua ke kilo fakavave keatea a Tavita kae ke mafaufau foki ki se isi mea.


13 God told the nation of Israel: “You are my witnesses . . . even my servant whom I have chosen.” 	 13 Ne fai atu a te Atua ki te fenua o Isalaelu: “Koutou ko aku molimau; ne filifili ne au koutou ke fai mo [taku] tavini.”


Do I cultivate qualities that make me pleasing to God? 	 E mata, e ati aka ne au a uiga kolā e fai ei ke fakafiafia ne au te Atua?


(Ephesians 1:10) Through a global preaching campaign, he is making known to all nations the good news about his Kingdom government in the hands of Jesus Christ. 	 (Efeso 1:10) E auala i te galuega talai telā e fai i te lalolagi kātoa, ko oti ne fakailoa atu ne Ieova ki atufenua katoa a te tala ‵lei e uiga ki te pulega o tena Malo mai lalo i a Iesu Keliso.


There are many identifying marks of the “religion that is pure and undefiled before God.” 	 E uke a fakailoga o “te lotu mo te ‵lei i mua o te Atua te Tamana.”


FROM OUR COVER 	 MATAUPU MAI TE KAMATAGA


YOUR MOST IMPORTANT YES 	 TE ‵TOE AO TĀUA EILOA A KOE


Explain why a fugitive could feel safe, secure, and happy within the city of refuge. 	 Fakamatala mai te pogai ne ‵tau ei o maua ne te tino tatino i se auala pasala se olaga saogalēmū, tokagamalie, kae fiafia i loto i te fa‵kai faka‵lafi.


We will begin with what is perhaps his best-known quality—faith. 	 Ka kamata eiloa tatou ki tena toe uiga lauiloa—te fakatuanaki.


He will feel sorry for the lowly one and the poor one, and the souls of the poor ones he will save. 	 E alofa a ia ki tino vāivāi mo tino ma‵tiva; e faka‵sao foki ne ia a olotou ola.


(Gal. 5:22, 23) Further, we can look for opportunities to “work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith.” 	 (Kalatia 5:22, 23) E se gata i ei, e mafai o ‵kilo atu tatou ki avanoaga ke “fai te mea ‵lei ki tino katoa, kae fakasilisili ki a latou kolā e i loto i te kāiga Kelisiano.”


Happily married for 20 years, an elder commented: “Sometimes the words ‘I’m sorry’ are more important than ‘I love you.’” 	 Ne fai mai se toeaina telā ne fiafia i tena olaga avaga i tausaga e 20: “I nisi taimi a pati pelā mo te ‘Au ko ‵se’ e tāua atu i lō te ‘Au e alofa atu ki a koe.’”


If you have been studying the Bible for some time and recognize that we are living in “the last days,” should you not make a decision to serve God?—2 Timothy 3:1. 	 Kafai ko tai leva ne sukesuke koe ki te Tusi Tapu kae ko iloa ne koe me ko ‵nofo atu nei tatou i “aso fakaoti,” e a, ka fai ne koe sau fakaikuga ke tavini atu ki te Atua?—2 Timoteo 3:1.


14 The psalmist wrote of Jehovah: “May your loving-kindness serve, please, to comfort me.” 	 14 Ne tusi mai a te faisalamo e uiga ki a Ieova: “Fakamafanafana mai au ki tou alofa tumau, e pelā mo tau feagaiga ki a au, tau tavini.”


Jeremiah ‘kept awake,’ and so can we. 	 Ne ‘tumau i te matapulapula’ a Ielemia, kae e mafai foki ne tatou o fai penā.


In panic, they lament: “What are we to do, because this man performs many signs? 	 Ona ko te manavase valevale, ne mui‵mui latou penei: “Se a te mea ka fai ne tatou?


In ancient Israel, safety was a high priority in all aspects of life. 	 I Isalaelu i aso mua, ne tāua ‵ki te puipuiga o te ola i feitu katoa o te olaga.


Husbands ought to be loving their wives as their own bodies. . . . 	 A tagata e ‵tau o a‵lofa ki olotou avaga e pela eiloa mo te lotou atafai ki olotou foitino tonu. . . .


“How comely upon the mountains are the feet of the one . . . bringing good news of something better.”—ISAIAH 52:7. 	 “Ko tafaga la te ‵gali o vae o te tino i luga i mauga . . . telā e aumai ne ia te tala ‵lei e uiga ki se mea telā e ‵lei atu.”—ISAIA 52:7, NW.


What a relief it must have been when everything was ready and Jehovah closed the door of the ark!—Genesis 6:19-21; 7:5, 16. 	 Ko tafaga la te lasi o te fakatapūga ne maua i te taimi ne toka ei a mea katoa kae ‵pono ne Ieova te mataloa o te vaka!—Kenese 6:19-21; 7:5, 16.


The psalmist wrote: “The intimacy with Jehovah belongs to those fearful of him.”—Psalm 25:14. 	 Ne tusi mai a te fai salamo penei: “A te Aliki ko te taugasoa o tino kola e ma‵taku ki a ia.”—Salamo 25:14, NW.


If the hiker were to put a magnet near his compass, the needle would point away from north. 	 Kafai e tuku atu ne te tino sasale se maneta ki tafa o tena kamupasi, e mafai o se fakasino tonu atu te nila ki mātū.


I realized that I was attracted to the idea of becoming a missionary just as I would be to any other humanitarian cause. 	 Ne iloa aka ne au me i te pogai ne fia fai ei au mo fai se misionale ko te mea ke fesoasoani atu au ki nisi tino.


The prophecy at Daniel 2:44 states: “In the days of those kings [now ruling on earth] the God of heaven will set up a kingdom [a government in heaven] that will never be brought to ruin. 	 E fai mai penei a te valoaga i te Tanielu 2:44: “I te taimi o takitaki konā [kolā e pule mai nei i te lalolagi] kae ka fakatu ne te Atua o te lagi a te malo [se pulega i te lagi] tela ka se toe gata mai.


So let us do that. 	 Tela la, ke na fai ne tatou a te mea tenā.


Luke could thus give extra help to the new Christians in that city. 	 Ne mafai ei ne Luka o tuku atu a nisi fesoasoani ki Kelisiano ‵fou i te fa‵kai tenā.


See The Watchtower of August 1, 1991, page 31. 	 Ke onoono ki The Watchtower i a Aokuso 1, 1991, te itulau e 31.


20 “But you, when making gifts of mercy, do not let your left hand know what your right is doing, that your gifts of mercy may be in secret; then your Father who is looking on in secret will repay you.” 	 20 “Kafai e avatu ne koe ne meaalofa, ke se iloa ne tou lima fakamaui a te mea ko fai ne tou lima fakaatamai; ko te mea ke se matea ne ia au meaalofa; ka ko tou Tamana fua e lavea ne ia koe i te koga se lavea; ka avatu foki ne ia te taui ki a koe.”


19 As with the unsuitable fish, many who once studied the Bible with Jehovah’s people have stopped studying. 	 19 E pelā mo ika ma‵sei, ko oti ne taofi aka ne tino e tokouke olotou a‵koga faka-te-Tusi Tapu kolā ne fai mo tino o Ieova.


But Jesus also loved the truths he taught. 	 Ne fiafia malosi foki a Iesu ki muna‵tonu kolā ne akoako ne ia.


How Would You Answer? 	 1. Kaia e mafai ei o fai atu me i a Ieova ko te ‵tou ‵lafiga?


(Rev. 2:4, 19) May we zealously continue to live up to our dedication vow—to Jehovah’s delight. 	 (Faka. 2:4, 19) Ke na tumau tatou i te ola mo te loto finafinau e ‵tusa mo te tautoga i te ‵tou tukuatuga—ke fakafiafia atu ei ki a Ieova.


Many have found that serving Jehovah fully during youth also helped them to have a more successful marriage. 	 Ko oti foki ne iloa ne te tokoukega, i te tavini ki a Ieova i te taimi koi talavou i ei, e fesoasoani atu foki ke manuia koe i tou olaga avaga.


It may be difficult at times to understand such updated explanations, but the reasons for them become clear in due course. 	 Kāti e faigata sāle ki a tatou ke maina ‵lei i fakamatalaga fou konā, kae e gasolo o manino ‵lei fakamuli nei a te pogai e fai ei a fakamatalaga konā.


(Galatians 4:8-11) Still, as Paul pointed out, all were “God’s beloved ones.” 	 (Kalatia 4:8-11) Kae pelā eiloa mo pati a Paulo, ne fai latou mo fai ne “fanau pele katoa a te Atua.”


When these are in disarray, social disorder prevails and there is no justice. 	 Kafai ko fai valevale fua a mea konei, ka tumau eiloa a faifaiga ma‵sei kae ko seai foki se fai mea tonu.


Here, too, the Bible comes to our aid. 	 Kae e fesoasoani mai foki te Tusi Tapu i te feitu tenā.


(Rom. 6:23) Jesus is “the life” also to those who have died. 	 (Loma 6:23) A Iesu ko “te ola” foki ki a latou kolā ko oti ne ‵mate.


For this reason and because of their “subjection to the superior authorities,” Christians entering into marriage abide by the local marriage laws. 	 Ona ko te pogai tenei mo te lotou “faka‵logo ki pule o te malo,” e faka‵logo eiloa a Kelisiano kolā e fia a‵vaga ki tulafono a te fenua e uiga ki te fakaipoipoga.


This is the greatest and first commandment.”—Matthew 22:37, 38. 	 Tenā te tulafono tafa sili mo te aogā.”—Mataio 22:37, 38.


(Luke 6:45) However, the Bible tells us that love “believes all things.” (1 Corinthians 13:7) Love is positive, not negative. 	 (Luka 6:45) Kae e fai mai te Tusi Tapu me i te alofa “e talitonu ki mea katoa.” (1 Kolinito 13:7) E fakamalosi atu te alofa, kae e se fakavāivāi atu.


But God’s goodness and loyal love toward faithful Christians of all nations will last forever.—John 3:36. 	 Kae ka tumau eiloa ki te se-gata-mai a te aga‵lei mo te alofa fakamaoni o te Atua ki Kelisiano fakamaoni i fenua katoa.—Ioane 3:36.


As a direct result of this mischaracterization, some of these Christians have been discharged from their employment. 	 Ona ko fakamaseiga ‵loi konei, ne iku atu ei ki te faka‵teaga o nisi Kelisiano mai olotou galuega ‵togi.


Within a short time, some 40 Bible Students were held in military prisons, and 8 had been sent to the front in France. 	 E tigā eiloa ne talia a te tulafono tenei, ne seki talia a nisi tino a‵koga ki te Tusi Tapu ke sē ‵kau ki te kautau, tela la, e nofo ki te 40 tino ne ‵pei ki te falepuipui kae toko 8 ne ave ki te taua i Falani.


If we are, we can be certain that he will respond as he has promised. 	 Kafai e fai penā, e mautinoa eiloa me ka fakataunu eiloa ne ia tena folafolaga.


12 Commenting concerning the second century C.E. practice, historian J. L. von Mosheim says that the Quartodecimans observed the Memorial on Nisan 14 because “they considered the example of Christ as possessing the force of a law.” 	 12 Ona ko mea kolā ne fai sāle i te lua o senitenali T.A. ne fai mai a J. L. von Mosheim me ne fakamanatu fua ne Quartodecimans a te Fakamanatuga i te po 14 o Nisani ona ko te lotou manatu me i “te fakaakoakoga a Keliso e fai pelā me se tulafono e ‵tau o tau‵tali a tino ki ei.”


As it turned out, her husband was very proud that his wife had taken a stand in line with her beliefs and her conscience. 	 Tela la, ne fakamatamata eiloa tena avaga me ne tu mautakitaki eiloa tou fafine i ana talitonuga kae tautali i tena loto lagona.


(Acts 18:1-3) Thus, he could say with confidence that he had preached the good news to the Corinthians “without cost.”—1 Corinthians 4:12; 9:18. 	 (Galuega 18:1-3) Tela la, ne mafai ei o fai atu a ia mo te loto talitonu me ne folafola atu ne ia a te tala ‵lei ki te kau i Kolinito “e aunoa mo se ‵togi.”—1 Kolinito 4:12; 9:18.


7 Being kind to those in our family involves following the admonition of the apostle Paul: “Really put them all away from you, wrath, anger, badness, abusive speech, and obscene talk out of your mouth.” 	 7 A te alofa atafai ki ‵tou kāiga e aofia i ei te fakalogo ki te polopolokiga a te apositolo ko Paulo: “Kae nei, ka tuku katoa keatea a mea konei mai i a koutou: ko te ita, ko te kaitaua, ko te loto masei, ko te faitala loi, mo te muna masei mai i otou gutu.”


(Acts 6:1) To settle this issue, the apostles appointed seven men to make sure that nobody was neglected. 	 (Galu. 6:1) Ke faka‵lei aka te fakalavelave tenei, ne fili ne apositolo ne tagata e tokofitu ke onoono ki te feitu tenā kae ke fakamautinoa faka‵lei me ne maua katoa ne tino a olotou tusaga.


2 One widespread false teaching that blinds people to the truth about God is the doctrine of evolution. 	 2 A te akoakoga ‵se kae lauiloa e tasi telā e faka‵kivi ne ia a tino ki te mea tonu e uiga ki te Atua ko te akoakoga o te evolusione.


16 Remember, your goal should be to win hearts, not arguments. 	 16 Masaua a tou fakamoemoega, ko te maua ne koe a loto o tino kae sē ko kinauga.


But Jehovah’s faithful servants do. 	 Kae e iloa ne tavini fakamaoni a Ieova.


Why would anyone use such an ancient guide in today’s modern, high-tech world? 	 Kaia fua la ka fia tautali ei se tino ki fakatakitakiga kolā ko leva ne tusi, me i te lalolagi tenei ko ‵fonu eiloa i poto ‵fou?


(Read 3 John 9-11.) 	 (Faitau te 3 Ioane 9-11.)


Seek Godly Wisdom 	 ‵Sala Atu ki te Poto o te Atua


We had a vast territory, so we traveled by bus and later by car to preach throughout the province. 	 E lasi ‵ki te koga talai o matou kae olo sāle matou i pasi kae fakamuli ko ‵sopo sale matou i motoka ke talai i kogā koga konā.


What Does the Future Hold? 	 Ne a Mea ka ‵Tupu i Aso Mai Mua?


He concludes: “[One] learns that failure is not fatal, nor defeat eternal. 	 Ne fakaiku aka a ia penei: “E iloa [ne se tino] i ei me e se mate a ia i te mavale, kae e se tumau ki te se-gata-mai te takavale.


What do children need from their parents? 	 Ne a mea e ma‵nako a tama‵liki ki ei mai i olotou mātua?


You may recall or may have read about the famous, though bizarre, 3000-meter women’s race in the 1984 Olympics held in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. Two runners, one representing Britain and the other representing the United States, were both hoping to win the gold medal. 	 Kāti e masaua io me ne faitau koe e uiga ki se fakatau‵telega lauiloa kae fakapoi o fafine i te 3000 mita i faigā tafaoga ko te Olympics i te 1984, i Los Angeles, California, i te Iunaite Sitete. E tokolua tino fakatau‵tele, e tasi e sui mai i Peletania kae ko te suā tino mai te Iunaite Sitete, kae ne fakamoe‵moe malosi lāua ke maua ne lāua te fāiloga ko te ula aulo.


Ours is small in comparison with the grand total, but it does not go unnoticed by Jehovah. 	 E foliki fua tau lipoti māfai e faka‵tusa ki te lipoti saukātoa, kae e seai se mea galo i a Ieova.


It looks like a flock of birds skimming the waves. 	 E tai pelā me se ‵taumanu telā e evaeva i luga i te tai.


How can we avoid suffering shipwreck of our faith? 	 E mafai pefea o ‵kalo keatea mai te fakamaseiga o ‵tou fakatuanaki e pelā me se vaka kasa?


Only then can our lives have real meaning. 	 Tenā ko fatoa mafai ei o lavea ne tatou te aoga o ‵tou olaga.


About that time, my mother moved to London and accepted a Bible study from John E. Barr, who later served on the Governing Body. 	 Mai te taimi tenā, ne vau toku mātua ki Lonitona kae ne talia ne ia se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu mai i a John E. Barr, telā ne tavini fakamuli atu e pelā me se sui o te Potukau Pule.


Still, he never gave up. 	 Kae ne seki loto vāivāi eiloa a ia.


But Peter may also have been anxious. After all, just a few days earlier, he had publicly denied ever knowing Jesus. 	 Kae kāti ne tai manavase foki a Petelu, ona ko te mea ne fakafiti ne ia a Iesu i nāi aso mai mua atu i ei.


Jesus spoke of a tragedy involving 18 people who were killed when a tower fell on them, and he indicated that those fatalities were not as a result of God’s will. 	 Ne faipati a Iesu e uiga ki te fakalavelave ne ‵tupu ki te toko sefuluvalu kolā ne siga ki luga i ei te taoa i Siloama, kae ne fakaasi mai ne ia me e se ko te loto o te Atua ke ‵tupu te mea tenā.


That trend contrasts with the decrease in the number of partakers that we saw for many decades. 	 Kae i tausaga fakamuli nei, ko lavea atu ne tatou te fanakaga i te aofaki o latou kolā e fakaaoga a mea fakatusa.


Then they considered in depth each chapter of the Bible book of Isaiah. 	 Ne mafaufau ‵loto latou ki mataupu takitasi o te tusi ko Isaia.


1, 2. (a) How has Isaiah 60:22 come true in this time of the end? (b) What needs now exist in the earthly part of Jehovah’s organization? 	 1, 2. (a) E fakataunu pefea a te valoaga i te Isaia 60:22 i te taimi tenei o te gataga? (e) Ne a mea kolā ko manakogina i te fakapotopotoga saukātoa a Ieova i te lalolagi nei?


How easy it is to fall prey to these ploys and to misuse our freedom! 	 Ko oko aka eiloa i te faigofie ke tosina atu ki mea fakaloi‵loi konei kae fakaaoga ‵se i ei a te ‵tou saolotoga!


With God’s backing, millions from all nations, tribes, and tongues are gathering together to form a harmonious, loving brotherhood. 	 Mai te ‵lago atu o te Atua, ko maopoopo fakatasi nei a te fia miliona o tino mai fenua katoa, matakāiga, mo ‵gana e pelā me se kautaina filemu kae a‵lofa.


12 Or imagine how Thomas, an unbaptized publisher in Sierra Leone, must have felt. 	 12 Io me fakaataata i te mafaufau me pefea a lagonaga o Tomasi, se tino talai seki papatiso i Sierra Leone.


And like Jonathan, let us prove our loyalty to Jehovah by being loyal to his people, even those who may disappoint us. 	 Kae e pelā mo Ionatana, ke na fakatalitonu atu ne tatou a te ‵tou fakamaoni ki a Ieova mai te fakamaoni atu ki ana tino, e pelā foki mo tino kolā e mafai o fakafanoanoa mai ki a tatou.


12 Paul explains: “Stand firm, therefore, with your loins girded about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness.” 	 12 E fakamatala mai a Paulo: “Tela la, ke ‵tu mautakitaki koutou: ke fai a te munatonu mo kafanoa e li fakatamilo i otou taugasulu; ke fakapei ki luga i otou foitino a te amiotonu ke fai mo otou ufifatafata.”


(Isaiah 26:20) What an opportune time to praise Jehovah courageously! 	 (Isaia 26:20) Tenei eiloa te taimi ke ‵viki atu ei ki a Ieova mo te loto toa!


1, 2. What was Peter’s commission, and who gave it to him? 	 1, 2. Se a te fakatonuga ne maua ne Petelu, kae ko oi ne tuku atu ne ia ki a ia?


Do our prayers disclose our thirst for knowledge, wisdom, and discernment? 	 E mata, e fakaasi atu ne ‵tou talo a te manakoga ke maua ne tatou a te iloaga, te poto mo te atamai?


10 A second example is that of a Jewish man who was persecuting Christians. 	 10 A te lua o fakaakoakoga ko te tagata Iutaia telā ne fakasauagina ne ia a Kelisiano.


You are in a ward where everyone suffers from the same illness, a deadly disease with no known cure. 	 Ko nofo atu koe i se potu telā e logo‵mae ei a tino katoa i se masaki eiloa e tasi, se masaki tamate tino telā e seai eiloa se faka‵leiga ki ei.


Choose for yourselves today whom you will serve.” 	 Filifili i te aso nei, me ko oi e fia tavini koutou ki ei.”


Cultivating this fruitage is a constant work in progress, since there is no limit to the amount of the spirit’s fruitage that we need and are permitted to produce. 	 A te fakagaluegaga o te fuataga tenei se galuega telā e ‵tau o fai faeloa, me e seai se tapula ki te aofaki o fuataga o te agaga kolā e manakogina kae talia ke maua ne tatou.


Thus, his rage against God’s servants is driven by his craving to be worshiped.—Matthew 4:8, 9. 	 Tela la, a fakasauaga kolā e fai ne ia ki tavini a te Atua e fakamāfua aka ne tena manako lasi ‵ki ke tapuaki atu a tino ki a ia.—Mataio 4:8, 9.


Jesus commissioned his genuine followers to provide this help. 	 Ne fakatonu atu a Iesu ke tuku atu ne ana soko ‵tonu te fesoasoani tenei.


8:25, 26. To fill the positions of the Levite service properly, and out of consideration for their age, older men were commanded to retire from compulsory service. 	 8:25, 26. Ko te mea ke ‵nofo faeloa a tino ‵lei i tiute kolā ne panaki mo te matakāiga o Levi, fakatasi mo te amanaia ki te lotou ma‵tua, ne fakatonu atu ki toeaina ke malo‵lo mai olotou tiute masani.


Then help him to reason on the Scriptures so that he will eventually be able to arrive at correct conclusions by himself. 	 Mai konā ko mafai ei o fesoasoani atu koe ki a ia ke malamalama i Tusitusiga Tapu ko te mea ke mafai ne ia o fai a fakaikuga tonu i a ia eiloa.


In behalf of our fellow Christians, we may have to travel down a road involving pain and perhaps even death.—1 Thess. 2:8. 	 Tela la, e loto fia‵fia eiloa tatou ke fe‵paki mo logo‵maega e uke kae ‵mate foki mō ‵tou taina Kelisiano.—1 Tesa. 2:8.


It allows members of the Governing Body to spend more time in preparing spiritual food and in otherwise caring for the spiritual needs of the worldwide brotherhood. 	 E tuku mai i ei a avanoaga e uke atu mō tino o te Potukau Pule ke fakatokatoka ne latou a mea‵kai faka-te-agaga kae ke tausi foki ne latou a manakoga faka-te-agaga o te kautaina i te lalolagi kātoa.


So the way we act can determine how they will respond. 	 Tela la, e mafai o iloa aka a te lotou kilokiloga e auala i motou faifaiga.


Someone who believes that the earth is flat, for example, is not likely to hurt himself or anyone else. 	 E pelā mo te tino telā e talitonu me e pāpā te lalolagi, e se oko ki a ia io me ko so se tino aka a te logo‵mae.


So each Christian does well to ask himself, ‘Do the teachings of my church agree with the Bible?’ 	 Tela la, e ‵tau o ‵sili ifo te Kelisiano ki a ia eiloa penei, ‘E mata, e fetaui a akoakoga a taku lotu mo te Tusi Tapu?’


4 Perhaps you at times find it hard to share in the ministry, or some aspect of it may seem intimidating. 	 4 Kāti e faigata ke kau atu koe ki te galuega talai i nisi taimi, io me kāti e foliga mai me e fakama a nisi vaega o te galuega.


Increasingly, people are “lovers of themselves, lovers of money, . . . lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God.”—2 Timothy 3:1-4. 	 A tino ko gasolo aka eiloa o “ma‵natu fakapito, kaima‵nako, . . . ka sili te lotou fia‵fia ki manakoga o te foitino i lō te Atua.”—2 Timoteo 3:1-4.


The prophecies of Daniel and John have been fulfilled to the smallest detail. 	 Ko taunu ‵tonu eiloa a valoaga a Tanielu mo Ioane e pelā eiloa mo mea kolā ne tusi mai ne lāua.


4 Jesus has authority over his congregation, and since 1914 he has had authority over God’s newly established Kingdom. 	 4 Ne maua ne Iesu te pulega ki luga i tena fakapotopotoga, kae talu mai te 1914, ne maua ne ia te pulega ki luga i te Malo fou o te Atua.


The Bible reports: “Jehovah became furious at Solomon, because his heart had inclined away from Jehovah . . . , who had appeared to him twice and had warned him about this very thing, that he should not go after other gods. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “A Ieova ne kaitaua malosi ki a Solomona, me ko ‵fuli kea‵tea tena loto mai i a Ieova . . . , telā ne fakasae fakalua atu ki a ia, kae ne fakatonu atu ki a ia e uiga ki te mea eiloa tenei, ke mo a ma tautali atu a ia i nisi atua.


How was Eve enticed by Satan? 	 Ne fakakolekole pefea ne Satani a Eva?


10 Even where higher education is free, there may be strings attached. 	 10 Ke oko foki eiloa ki akoakoga ma‵luga kolā e se ‵togi ne te tamaliki, e mafai eiloa o isi ne nisi mea faiga‵ta e se lavea ‵lei atu i ei.


As ever more sensitive telescopes are used on earth or put into orbit around it, the number of known galaxies keeps climbing. 	 Ona ko te gasolo aka o ma‵losi a mea fakaata kolā e fakaaoga i te lalolagi, ko momea aka foki eiloa te aofaki o fakaputuga fetu e lavea atu ne tatou.


Because a vital aspect of goodness is that it does not condone badness in any way. 	 Me e aofia te mea tāua e tasi i te aga‵lei a te sē talia o so se mea masei.


What is needed to become “slaves to righteousness”? 	 Se a te mea e manakogina ke fai ei tatou mo “pologa a te amiotonu”?


In the second article, see how Jehovah’s example helps us to forgive others, respect life, and act justly. 	 I te lua o mataupu, onoono ki te auala e fesoasoani mai ei a te fakaakoakoga a Ieova ki a tatou ke fakamagalo a nisi tino, ke āva ki te ola, kae ke gasuesue mo te fakamaoni.


Yes, instead of shouldering his responsibility to make a decision regarding Jesus Christ, Pontius Pilate lets others decide for him. 	 E tonu, i lō te fakataunu ne ia tena tiute ke fai tena fakaikuga e uiga ki a Iesu Keliso, ne talia ne Ponitio Pilato ke fai ne nisi tino te fakaikuga mō ia.


Crime: Although certain types of crime have decreased in some places, other types, such as cybercrime, domestic violence, and terrorism are increasing at an alarming rate. 	 Amioga solitulafono: E tiga eiloa e isi ne amioga solitulafono ko gasolo ifo ki lalo i nisi koga, ko momea aka ki luga i se auala fakamataku a vaegā amioga pelā mo amioga solitulafono i te itaneti, fakasauaga i fale, mo amioga takafia‵toa.


(Genesis 6:9, 22; Malachi 3:18) Zechariah and Elizabeth, the parents of John the Baptizer, “were righteous before God because of walking blamelessly in accord with all the commandments and legal requirements of Jehovah.” 	 (Kenese 6:9, 22; Malaki 3:18) A mātua o Ioane te Papatiso, ko Sakalia mo Elisapeta, “ne amiotonu laua i mua o te Atua, kae ne tausi ki tulafono mo fakatonuga a te Aliki [ko Ieova].”


So would it not be wise for him to honor his wife by sincerely considering her opinion? 	 Tela la, se mea ‵lei ke na āva atu a ia ki tena avaga mai i te mafaufau faka‵lei ki ana manatu, i ne?


What will help to make a lasting impression on our mind and heart during periods of personal study? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke ‵piki ‵mau a mea i ‵tou mafaufau mo ‵tou loto i taimi o sukesukega totino?


In Jehovah’s strength, we will withstand trials, not allowing troubling situations to be stumbling blocks. 	 Ka tuku mai ne Ieova a te malosi ki a tatou ke tumau i te fakamaoni i taimi o tofotofoga ko te mea ke se ‵siga tatou.


Moses said: “My instruction will drip as the rain, my saying will trickle as the dew, as gentle rains upon grass.” 	 Muna a Mose: “Aku akoakoga ka ‵to pelā me ne motiga vaiua, kae ka pelā me se sau o te vaveao i te lalolagi.


9 In South America, Olga[1] proved loyal to God by showing respect for her husband even under trying circumstances. 	 9 I Amelika ki Saute, ne fakatalitonu atu ne Olga[1] a tena fakamaoni ki te Atua mai te fakaasi atu o te āva ki tena avaga faitalia mea faiga‵ta ne fepaki mo tou fafine.


(Psalm 25:4) Remember, however, that Satan is deceptive. 	 (Salamo 25:4) Kae masaua, i a Satani e poto ‵ki i te faka‵se tino.


They are much like the people of ancient Nineveh. 	 E tai ‵pau eiloa latou mo tino Nineva.


JEHOVAH is very considerate in the way he makes his purposes known to his servants. 	 E se faka‵pula fakavave mai ne ia te munatonu kātoa i te taimi e tasi me e faka‵segi fua ei a tino.


9, 10. (a) How did Jehovah give Judah the victory over a formidable enemy? (b) What must Christians today continue to do? 	 E o‵mai mo te afi ‵ka ulaula o ‵sunu ki ei a latou kolā e se iloa ne latou a te Atua, mo latou foki kolā e se faka‵logo ki te Tala ‵Lei e uiga ki te ‵tou Aliki ko Iesu.”—2 Tesalonia 1:5-8.


Deplorable, indeed, was the ruthlessness of the princes, nobles, and judges. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ne fakama‵taku a amioga ma‵sei a pelenise, tino ma‵luga, mo famasino.


PIONEERS 	 PAENIA


It was customary for a man in Abraham’s situation to take a second wife and have children. 	 Se tuu masani i aso o Apelaamo, mai lalo i se tulaga penā ke fai se tokolua o avaga ke maua ei ne tama‵liki.


Through his Bible study, he found answers to all his questions. 	 E auala i tena akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu, ne maua ne ia a tali ki ana fesili katoa.


It has been suggested that when we finish studying the Bible Teach book with a progressive student, we study the book “Keep Yourselves in God’s Love” with him, even if he is baptized by that time. 	 E fakamalosi mai me kafai ko oti te tusi ko te Akoakoga a te Tusi Tapu mo se tino akoga telā e gasolo ki mua, ke faka‵soko tena akoga ki te tusi Ke Tumau “i te Alofa o te Atua,” faitalia me ko oti ne papatiso a ia.


5 Although God had anointed Saul, Jonathan’s father, to be king, Saul later became disobedient and was rejected by Jehovah. 	 5 E tiga eiloa ne fakaeke ne te Atua a Saulo, te tamana o Ionatana ke fai mo tupu, ne seki fakalogo fakamuli a Saulo kae ne seki talia ne Ieova.


“Pleasant City” is “Tirzah.” This Canaanite city was captured by Joshua, and after Solomon’s time it became the first capital of the northern ten-tribe kingdom of Israel. 	 Ne fakatakavale a te fa‵kai o Kanana tenei ne Iosua kae mai tua o te taimi o Solomona, ne fai ei mo fai te laumua o te malo o matakāiga e sefulu o Isalaelu ki matū.


He was brought up a Jewish Pharisee, educated and trained in the law of the sect. When he finally learned and accepted that Jesus was the promised Messiah, what did he do? 	 I te taimi ne iloa kae talia fakamuli aka ei ne ia me i a Iesu ko te Mesia telā ne folafola mai, ne a ana mea ne fai?


He said: “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.” 	 Ana muna: “A te Tala ‵Lei tenei e uiga ki te Malo, e fakamatala atu ki te lalolagi kātoa, mo fai te molimau ki [“atufenua,” NW] katoa; ko oko mai ei te gataga.”


However, Nabal “was harsh and bad in his practices,” and he “screamed rebukes” at David’s men. 	 Kae ko Napalu “se tino kaitaua gofie fua, kae masei,” kae ne “tali sē ‵lei a ia” ki tagata a Tavita.


7 Today, elders need to be on guard against the lionlike attacks of the Devil. 	 7 I aso nei, e ‵tau o matapula‵pula a toeaina ki osomaiga a te Tiapolo e pelā me se leona.


You might be surprised to know, however, that on that very day, a small group of us were shivering in an unheated barn. 	 Kae se mea fakaofoofogia, me i te aso foki tenā, ne maopoopo se potukau foliki i loto i se fale manu mo te pole‵pole i te ‵moko.


The first four are laments, or dirges; the fifth is a petition, or prayer. 	 A lagi e fa i te kamataga ne pese fanoanoa; a te lima se fakatagi, io me se ‵talo.


For example, Queen Jezebel murdered many prophets of Jehovah. 	 E pelā mo te Tupu fafine ko Iesepela, ne tamate ne ia a pelofeta a Ieova e tokouke.


During the 2017 service year, more than 284,000 “rightly disposed” individuals symbolized their dedication to Jehovah by water baptism. 	 I te tausaga faka-te-taviniga i te 2017, e silia atu mo te 284,000 a “tino loto ‵lei” kolā ne fakamailoga olotou tukuatuga e auala i te papatisoga ki te vai.


Pray as did Nehemiah when he longed to take up an important assignment: “Ah, Jehovah, please, . . . do grant success to your servant.” 	 Tuku mai te manuia ki a au.”


(Gal. 2:9) He encouraged his brothers by his courageous example at Pentecost and thereafter. 	 (Kala. 2:9) Ne fakamalosi ne ia ana taina mai i ana fakaakoakoga loto malosi talu mai i te Penitekoso ke oko foki eiloa ki aso mai tua i ei.


Rehoboam’s father was Solomon, who reigned in Israel for 40 years. 	 A te tamana o Leopoamo ko Solomona, telā ne pule i Isalaelu mō se 40 tausaga.


8. What factors make exercising self-control particularly difficult for some? 	 8 E sili atu te faigata ki nisi Kelisiano ke fakaasi atu te loto pulea i lō nisi tino.


Learning From Paul’s Example 	 Ke Tautali Atu ki te Fakaakoakoga a Paulo


The Praetorian Guard Receives a Witness 	 Ne Maua ne Sotia Leoleo a te Tupu se Molimau


10 An elder and his wife who have raised three children report: “From an early age, our children were involved in choosing where we would go on vacation. 	 10 E lipoti mai se toeaina mo tena avaga kolā ne puti aka ne laua a lā tama‵liki tāgata e tokotolu: “Mai te taimi koi fo‵liki ei, ne aofia a ma tama‵liki i te filifiliga o koga ke olo ki ei matou o malōlō.


13:4-31. We must be on guard against allowing materialism, corruption, and apostasy to make inroads into our lives. 	 13:4-31. E ‵tau o fakaeteete tatou ke mo a ma talia ne tatou te fia maukoloa, te fai valevale mo uiga fakaaposetate ke ulu lemū mai ki loto i a tatou.


How are you affected when you listen to the beautiful singing of a bird or to a child learning to utter his first words? 	 E pokotia koe pefea māfai e fakalogologo ki pese ‵gali a manu io me se tamaliki e taumafai o fai mai ana pati muamua eiloa?


What Paul wrote was true. 	 Ne ‵tonu eiloa a mea ne tusi atu ne Paulo.


We missed each other so much! 	 Ko oko eiloa te sē so‵loga o māua, te suā tino ki te suā tino!


9, 10. How do older Christians remain healthy in faith and retain their spiritual vigor? 	 9, 10. E tumau pefea te malosi o te fakatuanaki o Kelisiano ma‵tua mo te lotou malosi faka-te-agaga?


12 In Jesus’ day, religion was often mixed up in politics. 	 12 I aso o Iesu, ne palutasi eiloa a mea fakalotu mo mea fakapolitiki.


Nonetheless, in the eyes of most masters, the steward was as much in servitude as the galley slave. 	 Kae e ui i ei, i manatu o matai a te tavini se pologa fua e pelā mo te pologa telā ne pūlu ne ia a foe i te vaka.


Members of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish high court, “summoned the apostles, flogged them, and ordered them to stop speaking upon the basis of Jesus’ name, and let them go.” 	 A te kau o te Sanetulini, te fono maluga o te kau Iutaia ne “‵kini ne latou, kae fakatonu atu ke sē toe fai‵pati eiloa ki te igoa o Iesu” a te kau apositolo “oti, fakasaoloto atu ei ke olo.”


17 The cities of refuge are a reflection of Jehovah’s mercy. 	 17 E fakaata mai i fa‵kai faka‵lafi a te alofa fakamagalo o Ieova.


• How can we ‘handle the word of truth aright’? 	 • E mafai pefea ne tatou o ‘akoako tonu atu eiloa a te munatonu’?


He also indicated that he would be resurrected and would sit at God’s right hand awaiting the time to deal with his enemies. 	 Ne fai mai foki me ka toe fakatu aka a ia kae ka nofo atu i te feitu fakaatamai o te Atua o fakatalitali ki te taimi ka tuku atu ei ana fili ke fakatakavale ne ia.


3 For good reason the Bible states: “Has presumptuousness come? 	 3 E ‵lei a pati konei i te Tusi Tapu: “A tino fakamatamata e se leva ko fakamasiasigina.


Carefully researched but written for enjoyment by average readers, all this material deepens our appreciation for spiritual things.—Hab. 2:2. 	 Ona ko te mea ne fai faka‵lei a sukesukega ki ei kae ne tusi foki ke fia‵fia ki ei a tino fai‵tau, e fai eiloa ne mataupu katoa konei ke momea aka te ‵tou loto fakafetai ki mea faka-te-agaga.—Sapakuka 2:2.


(Romans 10:4; Galatians 3:25) But some Jewish Christians were slow to grasp this vital truth. 	 (Loma 10:4; Kalatia 3:25) Kae ne seki talia vave ne nisi Kelisiano Iutaia a te munatonu tāua tenei.


[Picture on page 15] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 26]


14 The Colossians were spirit-anointed Christians. They had a distinct hope, life in the heavens, and they had every reason to keep that hope bright. 	 Ne mautinoa eiloa te lotou fakamoemoega, ko te ola i te lagi, kae ne ‵tau eiloa o manino ‵lei te fakamoemoega tenā i olotou mafaufau.


How may a Christian woman become ever more precious to Jehovah? 21 Clearly, in the past and today, godly women have shown their exclusive devotion to Jehovah and his worship. 	 21 E mautinoa eiloa me ko oti ne fakaasi atu ne fāfine amio atua i aso mua mo aso nei a te lotou tuku katoatoa atu ki a Ieova mo tena tapuakiga. Tela la, e tāua ‵ki ki a Ieova a fāfine kolā e ma‵taku ki te Atua.


(Galatians 6:10) Our own disposition will change for the better when we apply Bible principles. 	 (Kalatia 6:10) Kafai e fakagalue aka ne tatou a fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu, ka gasolo aka ei o ‵lei ‵tou uiga.


Opponents will fail. 	 Ka taka‵vale eiloa a tino ‵teke.


Still, my ministry had its blessings. 	 Kae e isi eiloa ne fakamanuiaga ki taku galuega.


How can we gain comfort from meditating on Jehovah’s forgiveness? 	 E mafai pefea o maua ne tatou a te fakamafanafanaga mai te mafaufau ‵loto ki te loto fakamagalo o Ieova?


Jesus’ point is that unlike the hesitant friend, God is eager to grant the proper requests of those who pray in faith. 	 E fakaasi mai ne Iesu me e se pelā mo te taugasoa telā ne fakatalave, e loto fiafia te Atua o talia a fakamolemole ‵tau a latou kolā e ‵talo atu ki a ia i te fakatuanaki.


[Picture on page 20] 	 E ‵tau o aofia pefea tou fakamoemoega i au ‵talo kolā e fai sāle? 20.


• What kind of worship does God require? 	 E fakamaoni aka pefea ne koe me i a Ieova ko te Mafuaga o te munatonu?


4 The 14th chapter of Zechariah opens with a reference to ‘a day belonging to Jehovah.’ 	 4 Ne fakatomua eiloa a te mataupu e 14 o te Sakalia ki ‘te aso o Ieova.’


As a result, they may be inclined to leave this vital task to a relative or to a religious leader. 	 Tela la, e mafai o iku atu ki te fia tuku atu ne latou o te tiute tāua tenei ki se kāiga io me se takitaki lotu.


In the 1930’s, it became evident that the “other sheep” were being gathered in. 	 I tausaga i te 1930, ne fakamautinoa aka i ei te fakamaopoopomaiga o ‘nisi mamoe.’


1, 2. (a) What is the Sermon on the Mount? (b) We will discuss what in this article and the one following? 	 1, 2. (a) Se a te Lauga i luga i te mauga? (e) Ne a mea ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei i te mataupu tenei mo te suā mataupu?


Jesus indicated that not everyone would listen. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu me e se ko tino katoa ka faka‵logo mai.


What effect did Abraham’s endurance have on his son Isaac, and with what result to mankind? 	 Se a te aogā o te lotomau o Apelaamo ki tena tama ko Isaako, kae se a te ikuga ne maua ne tino mai i ei?


As you read the psalm, though, you may notice something unusual. 	 Kae kafai e faitau koe ki te salamo tenā, kāti ka lavea atu ne koe se mea telā e tu ‵kese.


Yes, in the Christian race, all who finish win that prize. 	 Ao, i te fakatau‵telega faka-Kelisiano, a tino katoa kolā e oko atu ki te fakaotiga ka maua ne latou te fakailoga tenā.


What Bible principles can help a person make right decisions? 	 Ne a fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu e mafai o fesoasoani atu ke fai ne se tino a fakaikuga ‵tonu?


“The knowledge that one’s most precious resource, time, a fraction of one’s life, is being stolen away, irrecoverably lost.” 	 “Ko te iloa me ko kaisoa te ‵toe koloa tāua o se tino, ko ana taimi, ko vaega o tena olaga kātoa, kae ka se toe maua mai.”


(Mark 10:42-44) Clearly, “the congregation of God” would not be merely scattered, isolated individuals, amounting to an amorphous congregation. 	 (Maleko 10:42-44) E manino ‵lei i ei, me i te ‘fakapotopotoga a te Atua’ e se ne tino kolā e salalau kae ‵nofo mavae‵vae, e pelā me se fakapotopotoga telā e fai valevale fua a mea i ei.


They made 420,047,796 return visits on interested ones and conducted 4,433,884 free home Bible studies. 	 Ne fai ne latou a toe āsiga e 420,047,796 ki tino fia‵fia kae ne fai sāle ne latou a a‵koga faka-te-Tusi Tapu e 4,433,884 e aunoa mo se ‵togi.


12 Writing to the Corinthians, Paul pointed out that he had suffered tribulations, difficulties, beatings, and imprisonment. 	 12 I tena tusi ki te kau Kolinito, ne fakaasi atu ne Paulo me ne logo‵mae a ia i puapuaga, mea faiga‵ta, ‵kiniga, mo te ‵pei ki te falepuipui.


9 A brother in Germany wrote: “The Kingdom theme runs through the Bible like a golden thread. 	 9 Ne tusi mai se taina mai Siamani penei: “A te matua telā ko te Malo e tele eiloa pelā me se filo aulo i loto i te Tusi Tapu.


Our upbringing is not the only cause of insecurity. 	 A te auala ne puti aka ei tatou e se ko te māfuaga fua e tasi ki te mataku o te seai o se puipuiga.


When offended, we pursue peace by forgiving and forgetting, that is, by ‘not keeping account of the injury.’ 	 Kafai ne logo‵mae tatou, e ‵sala atu tatou ki te filemu mai te fakamagalo kae fakapuli, mai te ‘sē fakamasausau a mea ‵se.’


But Sarah chose a different course. 	 Kae ne filifili ne Sala se isi auala aka.


One experienced Christian wife said: “Many times, when a young woman comes to me for advice about her marriage, I ask her if she and her husband have been reading the Bible together. 	 Ne fai mai penei se fafine avaga Kelisiano apo: “I taimi e uke, kafai e vau se fafine avaga koi tai foliki ki a au mō se fesoasoani e uiga ki tena fakaipoipoga, e fesili atu au me e mata, e fai‵tau fakatasi laua mo tena avaga ki te Tusi Tapu.


(2 Timothy 3:1) Every day, we are confronted with perplexing situations that require that we make decisions. 	 (2 Timoteo 3:1) I aso katoa, e fe‵paki faeloa tatou mo tulaga faka‵numi ulu kolā e manakogina i ei ke fai ne tatou a filifiliga.


17 David is primarily remembered, neither as a military commander nor as a musician and composer, but as “a man agreeable to [God’s] heart.” (1 Samuel 13:14) We know Daniel, not for his work as a Babylonian government official, but for his service as Jehovah’s loyal prophet; Esther, not as queen of Persia, but as an example of courage and faith; Peter, Andrew, James, and John, not as successful fishermen, but as apostles of Jesus. 	 17 E masaua ne tino a Tavita, e se pelā me se takitaki kautau io me se tagata poto i te ‵fatu pese, kae e pelā me “se tino e manako [te Atua] ki ei.” (1 Samuelu 13:14) E iloa ne tatou a Tanielu, e se pelā me se ofisa i te malo o Papelonia, kae ona ko tena taviniga e pelā me se pelofeta fakamaoni a Ieova; Eseta, e iloa ne tatou a ia e se pelā me ko te tupu fafine o Pelesia, kae e pelā me se fakaakoakoga ‵lei o te loto toa mo te fakatuanaki; Petelu, Anitelea, Iakopo mo Ioane, e iloa ne tatou latou e se pelā me ne tino apo i te faiika, kae e pelā me ne apositolo o Iesu.


But advancing age may now limit what they can do, so adjustments become necessary. 	 Kae ona ko te tulaga ma‵tua mo te sē mafai o fai ne latou a galuega e uke, ko manakogina i ei ke fai ne fakamafuli‵fuliga.


(Jonah 2:1, 2, 10) How comforting it is to know that no matter how dire our situation is, we can call out to Jehovah with a “request for favor”!—Read Psalm 55:1, 16. 	 (Iona 2:1, 2, 10) Ko oko eiloa te fakamafanafana mai ke iloa aka me faitalia a tulaga faiga‵ta, e mafai eiloa o ‵talo kae “fakatagi” atu tatou ki a Ieova ke fesoasoani mai!—Faitau te Salamo 55:1, 16.


2 Jehovah gave Adam and Eve life, dominion over the animals, and authority over the entire earth. 	 Kae ui i ei, e tasi loa te mea telā ne fakatapu i ei laua—e tapu laua ma ‵kai ki te lakau o te iloaga o te ‵lei mo te masei.


Jesus provided a standard to help us view religion objectively. 	 Ne tuku mai ne Iesu se fakatakitakiga fakavae ke fesoasoani mai ke fakaiku aka ne tatou me ko te lotu telā e ‵kau tatou ki ei e tonu io me ikai.


I call it ‘My Survival Notebook.’ 	 Kae ne fakaigoa ne au a te tusi tenei ki te ‘Taku Tusi Fakasao.’


While on the road to Damascus, he saw a vision of Christ, after which Saul became a Christian and came to be known as the apostle Paul.—Acts 9:1-9. 	 Ne lavea ne Saulo se fakaasiga e uiga ki a Keliso i te taimi ne fanatu ei a ia ki Tamaseko, telā ne ‵fuli ei a ia mo fai se Kelisiano kae ne lauiloa a ia fakamuli e pelā me ko te apositolo ko Paulo.—Galuega 9:1-9.


One True Christian Faith—A Reality 	 Te Lotu Kelisiano Tonu e Tasi ko te Mea Tonu


20 José, who lives in Spain, lost his wife in a traffic accident. 	 20 Ne mate te avaga a José, telā e nofo i Sepania, i se fakalavelave i te auala.


(Hebrews 5:14–6:3) We must take in solid spiritual food regularly. 	 (Epelu 5:14–6:3) E ‵tau o ‵kai faeloa tatou ki mea‵kai ma‵keke faka-te-agaga.


And none of you should go out of the entrance of his house until morning.” 	 E tapu se tino i a koutou e fano keatea mai tena fale, ke oko eiloa ki te taeao.”


12 Now, since Jehovah knows our inborn need for receiving respect, through his Word he properly urges us to “be eager to show respect for one another.” 	 12 Ona ko te mea e iloa ne Ieova a te manakoga i loto i a tatou e uiga ki te fakaaloalo, e fakamalosi mai a ia ki a tatou e auala i tena Muna ke “fia‵fia malosi o fakaasi atu te āva o te suā tino ki te suā tino.”


What should they do? 	 Ne a mea ne ‵tau o fai ne latou?


They were still in the growing season, and the arrangement for a channel to provide spiritual food was still taking shape. 	 A latou i te taimi tenā koi ola aka, kae ko te fakatokaga o te auala telā ka fakasoa mai ei a meakai faka-te-agaga ko kamata o fakatu aka.


8 What did Peter mean when he wrote that “earth and the works in it will be discovered”? 	 8 Se a te mea ne fakauiga ki ei a Petelu i te taimi ne tusi mai a ia me “ka fakaasi faka‵sau atu foki te lalolagi mo ana galuega”?


(2 Ki. 18:14, 15) In time, Hezekiah made preparations for a long siege. 	 (2 Tupu 18:14, 15) Kae ne fai eiloa ne Hesekia a fakatokatokaga māfai ko puke te fa‵kai mō se taimi leva.


As a family, they feel that they missed out on nothing; rather, they benefited a great deal by making the pursuit of “the real life” their purpose.—Philippians 3:8; 1 Timothy 6:6-8. 	 E pelā me se kāiga, e seai eiloa se mea ne mafau‵fau latou me e galo i a latou; kae ne maua ne latou a mea aogā e uke mai te kausaki atu ki “te ola tonu” e pelā me ko te lotou fakamoemoega.—Filipi 3:8; 1 Timoteo 6:6-8.


Before they entered the Promised Land, Moses told them: “I do take the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you today, that I have put life and death before you, the blessing and the malediction; and you must choose life in order that you may keep alive, you and your offspring, by loving Jehovah your God, by listening to his voice and by sticking to him; for he is your life and the length of your days, that you may dwell upon the ground that Jehovah swore to your forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob to give to them.” 	 Mai mua o ulu atu latou ki loto i te Fenua o te Folafolaga, ne fai atu a Mose ki a latou: “Ko tuku atu nei ne au ke filifili koutou i mea konei,—te ola me ko te mate, te fakamanuiaga a te Atua me ko tena fakamalaiaga. Au e kalaga ki te lagi mo te lalolagi ke molimau ki te mea ka fili ne koutou. Ko te ola e ‵tau o filifili ne koutou. Alofa ki te Aliki te otou Atua, fakalogo ki a ia kae talitonu ki a ia, kae ka ‵nofo leva koutou mo tino i otou gafa i te fenua telā ne tauto ei a ia ke tuku ki otou tupuga ko Apelaamo, Isaako mo Iakopo.”


Who Will Separate Us From God’s Love? 	 Ko oi ka Mafai o ‵Vae ne ia Tatou Mai te Alofa o te Atua?


Moreover, Jesus said: ‘The spirit is eager, but the flesh is weak.’ 	 Kae e sili atu i ei, ne fai mai penei a Iesu: “E manako ki ei te loto, ka ko te foitino ko vaivai.”


By Leah, Rachel, and their two maidservants, Jacob has 12 sons as well as daughters. 	 Ne fai a tama‵liki tāgata e toko 12 mo nisi tama‵liki fā‵fine a Iakopo i a Lea, Lasela mo tavini fā‵fine e tokolua a laua.


(John 5:28, 29) Nothing that this old system of things offers can compare with the wonderful privilege of working with faithful men and women in behalf of God’s people around the world. 	 (Ioa. 5:28, 29) E seai se mea e ofo mai ne te lalolagi mua tenei e mafai o fakatusa ki te tauliaga gali ke ga‵lue fakatasi mo tāgata mo fafine fakamaoni kolā e sui ne latou a tino o te Atua i te lalolagi kātoa.


Consider Abraham. 	 Ke mafaufau ki a Apelaamo.


One way is by cooperating with the elders in our congregation, following their direction and upholding judicial decisions made by them. 	 A te auala e tasi ko te ‵kau fakatasi mo toeaina i ‵tou fakapotopotoga, tau‵tali ki te lotou takitakiga kae talia a polopolokiga mo fakamasinoga e fai ne latou.


Clearly, true Christians are living according to the teachings found in the Bible and in imitation of Jesus.—Heb. 13:18. 	 E manino ‵lei, me e ola nei a Kelisiano ‵tonu e ‵tusa mo akoakoga kolā e maua i te Tusi Tapu mo te lotou fakaakoako atu ki a Iesu.—Epelu 13:18.


When we apply such lessons from God’s Word, we experience greater peace in our lives.—Prov. 3:1, 2. 	 Kafai e fakagalue aka ne tatou a vaegā akoakoga penā mai te Muna a te Atua, e maua eiloa ne tatou a te filemu sili i ‵tou olaga.—Faata. 3:1, 2.


(Matt. 9:36; Mark 6:34) We have every reason to be zealous for true worship, as Jesus was. 	 (Mataio 9:36; Maleko 6:34) E maua ne tatou a pogai katoa ke loto finafinau mō te tapuakiga tonu, e pelā mo te mea ne fai ne Iesu.


For example, the 84-year-old widow and prophetess Anna is described as “never missing from the temple, rendering sacred service [a Greek word related to la·treiʹa] night and day with fastings and supplications.” 	 E pelā mo te faimaiga e uiga ki se fafine ko 84 ana tausaga, ko Ana te pelofeta, me ne “seki tiaki eiloa ne ia te Fale Tapu i te taeao mo te afiafi, o tapuaki ki te Atua i te fakalikiliki mo te fai tinoga.”


No doubt, you would. 	 E seai eiloa se fakalotolotolua, me ka manako eiloa koe ki ei.


Isaiah 25:6 says: “Jehovah of armies will certainly make for all the peoples, in this mountain, a banquet of well-oiled dishes, a banquet of wine kept on the dregs, of well-oiled dishes filled with marrow, of wine kept on the dregs, filtered.” 	 E fai mai te Isaia 25:6 penei: “Ka fakatoka ne te Aliki Malosi se kaiga i konei, i luga i te Mauga o Siona, mo malo katoa o te lalolagi—se kaiga o meakai tafasili i te gali mo uaina tafasili foki i te gali.”


Parents—Train Your Children With Love 	 Mātua—Akoako Otou Tama‵liki mo te Alofa


As the sons of Israel encamp on the desert plains of Moab, the Moabites feel a sickening dread of them. 	 I te taimi ne ‵nofo atu i ei a te kau Isalaelu i te toafa laugatasi o Moapi, ne ma‵taku eiloa a te kau Moapi i a latou.


“She showed me the value of comparing prices before buying,” says Anna. 	 “Ne fakaasi mai ne ia te tāua o te fakatusatusaga o ‵togi o mea a koi tuai o ‵togi,” ko muna a Anna.


(Proverbs 4:18) True, at present we see some aspects of God’s purpose “in hazy outline.” 	 (Faataoto 4:18) E tonu, i te vaitaimi nei ko tai “‵kefu” malie te ‵tou ‵kilo atu ki nisi vaega o te fuafuaga a te Atua.


And it deserves our wholehearted support. 	 Kae e ‵tau o ‵lago atu tatou ki ei mo ‵tou loto kātoa.


If you search for him, he will let himself be found by you.”—1 Chronicles 28:9. 	 Kafai e tautali koe i a ia, kae ka talia ne ia a koe.”—1 Nofoaiga Tupu 28:9.


(Isaiah 54:13) These make up the basis of “a new earth” in the sense that they form a global society of all nationalities, languages, and races, and they work together in submission to the reigning King, Jesus Christ. 	 (Isaia 54:13) Konei eiloa a tino kolā e fai mo fai se fakavae mo te “lalolagi fou” me e fai latou mo fai se fakapotopotoga o tino mai fenua kese‵kese, ‵gana valevale mo matakāiga katoa kae e ga‵lue fakatasi latou mai lalo i te pulega a Iesu Keliso.


(Matthew 5:37) If someone confides in him, the trustworthy person keeps the confidence and does not gossip. 	 (Mataio 5:37) Kafai ne fakaasi atu ne se tino ana fakalavelave ona ko tena talitonu ki te tino tenā, e ‵tau mo te tino telā e fakatuagagina o tausi ki mea konā kae ke sē gutu fai‵tala.


But what if the door had regularly been used and its hinges were well greased? 	 Kae pefea la te mataloa telā ne fakaaogā sāle kae ne fakaoela faka‵lei ana inisisi?


(Job 14:13, Holy Bible—Easy-to-Read Version) Job wanted to rest, not in a place of torment or alienation from God, but in the grave. 	 (Iopu 14:13, Holy Bible—Easy-to-Read Version) Ne manako a Iopu ke malōlō a ia i te tanuga, kae e se i se koga o puapuaga io me e ‵vae keatea mai te Atua.


8 As individuals, we know that our immediate physical protection is not guaranteed. 	 8 E pelā mo te iloa ne tatou me e se puipui faeloa nei tatou i te feitu faka-te-foitino.


Jehovah’s day would not be late! 	 Ka se tuai mai te aso o Ieova!


What can you do to be ready? 	 Ne a mea e mafai ne koe o fai ke toka ‵lei koe?


(Hebrews 12:3) It stands to reason that if our God-given hope grows dim in our mind and heart or if our focus shifts elsewhere—perhaps to material things or to secular goals—spiritual weariness may soon overtake us, eventually leading to loss of moral strength and courage. 	 (Epelu 12:3) E manino ‵lei, me kafai ko gasolo o matafitafi te ‵tou fakamoemoega i ‵tou mafaufau mo ‵tou loto io me ko ‵saga atu tatou ki nisi mea—kāti ki mea faka-te-foitino io me ko fakamoemoega faka-te-foitino—e mafai o oko mai ki a tatou te fi‵ta i te feitu faka-te-agaga kae iku atu ei ki te galo o ‵tou malosi mo te loto toa ke ola e ‵tusa mo fakatakitakiga i mea tau amioga.


Thus, when used properly, it can serve a good purpose. 	 Telā la, kafai e fakaaogā i se auala ‵tau, ka maua mai i ei a mea aogā.


Clearly, the debased condition of the city’s inhabitants proved that it deserved to be destroyed. Yet, the angels told Lot: “Do you have anyone else here? 	 A tāgata katoa o te fa‵kai tino ma‵tua mo tino fo‵niki, ne ‵nofo katoa i konā” me ne ma‵nako ke ‵moe latou mo agelu konā.


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It would be pointless—even dangerous—to focus all your attention on feeding the congregation while your mate is “starving” at home. 	 E seai se aoga—e fakamataku foki—ke saga kātoatoa atu koe o fagai a te fakapotopotoga kae telā tau avaga e “fia kai” i te fale.


This poisonous plant closely resembles wheat in its early stages before it reaches maturity. 	 A te mouku poisini tenei e tai ‵pau eiloa mo te saito māfai koi kamata o tupu aka.


(Prov. 27:11) If we remain loyal to Jehovah, we will see how he eventually works everything out for the good of those who love him. 	 (Faata. 27:11) Kafai e tumau tatou i te fakamaoni ki a Ieova, ka lavea ne tatou te auala ka tausi mai a ia ki tino kolā e alofa a ia ki ei.


If you feel sadness now because your partner in life has died, the resurrection will certainly give you reason for happiness. 	 Kafai e fanoanoa nei koe i te mate o tau avaga, ka tuku atu eiloa ne te fakamoemoega ki te toe‵tuga a te pogai e fiafia ei koe.


The pioneer opened the Bible Teach book to chapter 1 and read aloud paragraph 11, under the subhead “How Does God Feel About Injustices We Face?” 	 Ne ‵suke te paenia ki te mataupu muamua o te tusi ko te Akoakoga a te Tusi Tapu kae faitau atu ki luga te palakalafa e 11, mai lalo i te ulutala foliki “E Pefea a Lagonaga o te Atua ki Faifaiga sē Fakamaoni Kolā e Fe‵paki mo Tatou?”


(1 Tim. 5:8) If, however, he wastes his resources pursuing valueless things, he demonstrates “want of heart,” a lack of balanced judgment and good motivation. 	 (1 Timoteo 5:8) Kae kafai e fakamāumāu ana kope ke ‵sala atu ki mea se aogā, e fakaasi atu ne ia tena “valea,” ko te se lava o se kilokiloga paleni mo se lagonaga ‵lei.


(Philippians 1:10) ‘What could be more important than getting the necessities of life?’ you may think. 	 (Filipi 1:10) ‘Se a te mea telā e tāua atu i lō te mauaga o mea e tausi ei te ola?’ kāti ka fesili mai koe.


In Hope Against Hope, Nadezhda Mandelstam writes: “We have seen the triumph of evil after the values of humanism have been vilified and trampled on.” 	 Ne tusi mai a Nadezhda Mandelstam i tena tusi ko te Hope Against Hope, penei: “Ko lavea atu ne tatou me ko manumalo te masei me ko oti ne fakasēaogā i ei a uiga ‵lei o tino.”


Bible texts that encouraged me were Isaiah 55:7, which says: ‘Let the wicked man leave his way,’ and 1 Corinthians 6:11, which says about those who had abandoned sinful ways: ‘And yet that is what some of you were.’ 	 Ne fakamalosi mai a tusi fai‵tau i te Tusi Tapu e pelā mo te Isaia 55:7, telā e fai mai: ‘A tino amio ma‵sei ke tiaki olotou uiga ma‵sei,’ mo te 1 Kolinito 6:11, telā e fai mai i ei e uiga ki a latou kolā ne tiaki olotou auala agasala: ‘Kae ne fai eiloa penā a nisi tino i a koutou i aso mua.’


17 How enjoyable it will be to praise Jehovah unitedly, without opposition from the Devil and his world! 	 17 Se mea fakafiafia eiloa ke ‵kau fakatasi tatou i te avatuga o vikiga ki a Ieova, e aunoa mo te ‵teke mai o te Tiapolo mo tena lalolagi!


Instead, Jehovah holds out his “right hand of righteousness” and grasps “your right hand,” as if to pull you out of a distressing circumstance in life. 	 Kae i lō te fai penā, e ‵fola mai ne Ieova a tena “lima fakaatamai o te amiotonu” kae puke ‵mau ne ia “tou lima fakaatamai,” e pelā loa me ‵futi aka ne ia koe mai se fakalavelave faigata o te olaga.


Where possible, therefore, wise travelers stayed with friends; traveling Christians with Christian hosts. 	 Tela la, kafai e mafai, e ‵nofo a tino faima‵laga ‵poto mo taugasoa; ko Kelisiano faima‵laga mo taina Kelisiano.


That is why God forgave Manasseh and restored him to the kingship in Jerusalem. 	 E tenā te pogai ne fakamagalo ei ne te Atua a Manase kae toe fakafoki atu ki tena tulaga fakatupu i Ielusalema.


I am progressively being helped to have a more accurate knowledge of the Bible. 	 E maua faeloa ne au te fesoasoani ke momea aka toku iloa mai te Tusi Tapu.


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At the age of 13, he ran away from home and began to use marijuana. 	 I te taimi ko 13 ei ana tausaga, ne tele keatea a ia mai tena kāiga kae kamata o ‵pusi maluana.


He took along ten servants—perhaps so that some could stand guard while the rest helped him to destroy the altar and the sacred pole.* In any event, with Jehovah’s blessing, Gideon carried out his assignment, and in time he was used by God to liberate Israel from the Midianites.—Judges 6:25-27. 	 Ne ave ne ia a tavini e tokosefulu—kāti ko te mea ke ‵tu a nisi tino pelā me ne leoleo kae ko nisi tino ne fesoasoani atu ki a ia i te fakamalepega o te fatafaitaulaga mo te pou tapu.* Kae faitalia me ne fai pefea te mea tenā, ne fakataunu eiloa ne Kitiona tena tofiga fakatasi mo te fakamanuiaga mai i a Ieova, kae fakamuli ifo ne fakaaogā a ia ne te Atua ke fakasaoloto a tino Isalaelu mai i te kau Mitiana.—Famasino 6:25-27.


In such an environment, some people find it difficult to be different. 	 I vaegā koga penā, e faigata ki nisi tino ke faka‵kese latou mai tino i olotou tafa.


When thinking about a past mistake, we may feel “crushed to an extreme degree.” 	 Kafai e mafau‵fau tatou ki se mea ‵se ne fai i taimi ko ‵teka, kāti “ko vāi‵vāi ka ko taka‵vale masei foki” tatou i ei.


What grotesque creatures! 	 E pefea te fakafou‵fou o manu konā!


How is Jesus’ role as High Priest different from that of all other men who have served as high priests? 	 E ‵kese pefea te tulaga o Iesu e pelā me ko te Faitaulaga Sili mai i nisi tagata katoa kolā ne tavini atu e pelā me ne faitaulaga sili?


Doing so should convince us that we must ‘keep seeking the Kingdom,’ not things.—Luke 12:31. 	 I te faiga tenei ka fakatalitonu mai ei ki a tatou me ‵tau o ‘tumau i te ‵sala ki te Malo,’ kae se ko mea konei.—Luka 12:31.