He was left in a bag under a bench, badly scratched and bruised and with his umbilical cord still attached. 	 Ne tuku tiaki a ia i loto i se taga mai lalo i se nofoga, mafolefole valevale kae uliuli tena foitino mo tena pito koi ‵mau eiloa.


(James 2:26) Exercising faith in Jesus means bringing your life into harmony with the things he said and did. 	 (Iakopo 2:26) A te fakatuanaki ki a Iesu e fakauiga ki te fakafetaui aka o tou olaga ki pati mo mea ne fai ne Iesu.


Isaiah foretold that the Messiah, or Christ, would be born of a virgin. 	 Ne ‵valo mai a Isaia me ka fanau mai te Mesia, io me ko te Keliso i se tamafine e seki iloa ne ia tāgata.


At the same time, we modestly acknowledge that we likely do not have all the facts. 	 Kae e talia foki ne tatou mo te agamalu me kāti e se maua ne tatou a fakamatalaga ‵tonu katoa.


Soon it was reported that the girl had died. 	 Ne seki leva kae ne fakailoa atu me ko mate te tamaliki fafine tenā.


A Christian might decide to own a firearm (such as a rifle or a shotgun) for hunting animals for food or for protection against wild animals. 	 Kāti e filifili aka ne se Kelisiano ke ‵sala sena fana (e pelā me se rifle io me se shotgun) mo tamate ki ei a manu mō ‵kai io me ke puipui ei a ia mai manu fe‵kai.


This would help to distinguish one rider from the next. 	 Ne fesoasoani mai i ei ke faka‵kese a tino faka‵tele mai i te suā tino.


James wrote: “Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you meet with various trials.” 	 Ne tusi mai a Iakopo: “Oku taina, e ‵tau mo koutou o fia‵fia malosi, manafai e fetaui koutou mo tofotofoga kesekese.”


Indeed, ever since you started on the road to life, Jehovah has been with you each step of the way. 	 A te tonuga loa, ne fesoasoani atu a Ieova ki a koe i te taimi muamua ne tavini atu ei koe ki a ia kae koi tumau eiloa te fesoasoani atu ki a koe.


Instructions: Do this exercise in quiet surroundings. 	 Fakatonuga: Ke fai ne koe a te mataupu tenei i se koga sē logoa.


We thus become slaves of God. 	 Ko fai ei tatou pelā me ne pologa a te Atua.


SONGS: 20, 15 	 PESE: 20, 15


Increased Light Means Further Improvements 	 Ko te Momea Aka o te Mainaga ko te Uke Foki o Fakamafuli‵fuliga Tai ‵Lei Atu


21 Loving our neighbor will protect us from doing what is bad. 	 21 A te alofa ki ‵tou tuakoi ka puipui ei tatou mai te faiga o mea kolā e ma‵sei.


10. How did those who loved Jehovah feel about his laws? 10 Those who loved Jehovah found great delight in his righteous laws and decrees. 	 10 E fia‵fia malosi a tino kolā e a‵lofa ki a Ieova ki ana tulafono mo fakatonuga amio‵tonu.


What should be our resolve, and why? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne tatou, kae kaia?


(Isaiah 25:1) King David said that he loved Jehovah because of His loving care. 	 (Isaia 25:1) Ne fai mai a te Tupu ko Tavita me ne alofa a ia ki a Ieova ona ko Tena alofa atafai.


God’s will is that all sorts of men “come to an accurate knowledge of truth.” (1 Timothy 2:3, 4) Is that not our desire? 	 Ko te loto eiloa o te Atua ko tino katoa ke “iloa foki ne latou te munatonu.” (1 Timoteo 2:3, 4) E mata, e se tenā loa te mea e ma‵nako tatou ki ei?


What is the Bible’s view of the elderly in a family? 	 Se a te kilokiloga a te Tusi Tapu ki tino ma‵tua i te kāiga?


• Why is it important to gain a balanced view of money? 	 • Kaia e tāua ei ke maua se kilokiloga paleni ki tupe?


6 Myth 3: All Good People Go to Heaven 	 E AOFIA FOKI I TE TUSI TENEI:


There Is a Time for Everything 	 E Isi se Taimi mō Mea Katoa


But is that the truth? 	 Kae e mata, tenā eiloa te mea tonu?


Demonstrating Thankfulness With Our “Valuable Things” 	 Ke Fakaasi Atu te Loto Fakafetai e Auala i ‵Tou Kope “Tafasili i te ‵Lei”


9 When his wife answered a knock on the door of their apartment, Keith remained in the background. 	 9 Ne seki fanatu a Keith ki te mataloa i te taimi ne fanatu ei tena avaga ki te tino telā e petupetu mai i te mataloa.


With such guidance and provisions, let us courageously carry our own load of responsibility in making wise decisions. 	 Mai fakatakitakiga mo fakatokaga penā, ke na amo aka eiloa ne tatou mo te loto ‵toa a ‵tou amoga e uiga ki ‵tou tiute i te faiga o fakaikuga ‵poto.


A Christian submits to secular authority because that is an aspect of his obedience to Jehovah. 	 E fakalogo se Kelisiano ki pule o malo me e fakaasi atu i ei tena fakalogo ki a Ieova.


Jesus said that his faithful apostles would live there. 	 Ne fai atu a Iesu me ka olo atu ki ei ana apositolo fakamaoni.


However, he was willing to work with these circumstances, and with Jehovah’s blessing he “came to be over the house of his master.” 	 E ui ei, ne lotomalie a ia o galue mai lalo i fakanofonofoga konei, kae mai te fakamanuiaga a Ieova ne “nofo Iosefa i te fale o tena pule ko Potifala.”


“Now that we have left the primary doctrine about the Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying a foundation again, namely, repentance from dead works, and faith toward God, the teaching on baptisms and the laying on of the hands, the resurrection of the dead and everlasting judgment.”—Heb. 6:1, 2. 	 “E ‵tau mo tatou o sa‵sale ki mua, ki te katoatoaga o akoakoga tāua a Keliso, kae tuku a akoakoga faka kelisiano kolā e faigofie ne kamata ki ei tatou i taimi koi va‵lea ei tatou. E se toe ma‵nako matou o toe fai‵pati ki akoakoga faigofie konā, e pelā mo mea konei: ko te salamō, ko te fakatuanaki ki te Atua; ko te papatisoga mo te fakaekega o lima, ko te toetu mo te fakamasinoga se gata mai.”—Epelu 6:1, 2.


5. (a) What sort of freedom does Jehovah’s spirit bring? (b) How do we know that physical bondage need not diminish the freedom Jehovah provides? (c) What questions do we need to answer? 	 5. (a) Se a te vaegā saolotoga telā e maua mai i te agaga o Ieova? (e) E iloa pefea ne tatou me i te pologa faka-te-foitino e se mafai o fakaseai atu ei te saolotoga mai i a Ieova? (i) Ne a fesili ka tali aka ne tatou?


Smoking a cigarette may have been the farthest thing from his mind when he left for school that day. 	 Kāti ne seki mafaufau lele eiloa a ia me ka ‵pusi a ia ki se sikaleti i te taimi ne fanatu ei a ia ki te akoga i te aso tenā.


JEREMIAH KNEW WHAT WAS COMING 	 NE ILOA NE IELEMIA A MEA KOLĀ KA ‵TUPU


They also took Lot the son of Abram’s brother and his goods and continued on their way. 	 A Mamele, mo ana taina ko Esekolo mo Anele ko taugasoa o Apelamo.


Printing branches ship literature to congregations near and far. 	 E ave ne fale ‵lomi tusi a tusi ki fakapotopotoga ‵pili mo fakapotopotoga ‵mao.


Conversation helps children “learn the words they will later need to recognize and understand when reading,” explains a book on the subject of how to help children to become good readers. 	 Ka fesoasoani atu a sau‵talaga penā ki tama‵liki “ke tauloto ki pati e fai‵tau ne latou kae malamalama i ei,” ko fakamatalaga i se tusi e uiga ki te auala ke fesoasoani atu ki tama‵liki ke ‵lei olotou fai‵tau.


‘God will wipe out every tear from their eyes.’ 	 ‘Ka solo keatea ne te Atua a loimata katoa mai olotou mata.’


Many would do anything, abandon any principle, just to stay alive. 	 Ka fai ne tino e tokouke so se mea, tiaki olotou amioga ‵lei, ko te mea fua ke ola latou.


(Revelation 1:1; 2:1–3:22) For example, he personally selected Paul and supervised his training. 	 (Fakaasiga 1:1; 2:1–3:22) E pelā eiloa mo te filifiliga ne ia o Paulo kae akoako atu foki a ia.


The type of fishing he referred to here was not that of a lone fisherman using a line and a lure, sitting idly while waiting for the fish to bite. 	 A te vaegā faiika telā ne fakasino atu a ia ki ei, e se ko te faiika telā e fai fua ne se tino faiika e tokotasi mai te fakaaoga o te sisi mo te poa, kae faka‵tali ke ‵lave te ika.


During a talk at the Kingdom Hall . . . , the speaker referred to James 1:23, 24. 	 I se lāuga i te Fale Tapuaki . . . , ne faipati te failauga ki te Iakopo 1:23, 24.


Yes, the love that Jehovah and Jesus have for us is deep and constant. 	 E tonu, e lasi ‵ki kae tumau foki a te alofa o Ieova mo Iesu ki a tatou.


Now, how would their returning to Egypt advance God’s purpose to make Israel into a model kingdom? 	 Ne mafai pefea o fakataunu ne latou a te fuafuaga a te Atua ke fai a Isalaelu mo fai se malo ke fakaakoako atu ki ei māfai e ‵foki latou ki Aikupito?


When promising future blessings for his people, God said: “I shall pour out water upon the thirsty one, and trickling streams upon the dry place. 	 I te taimi ne folafola atu ei ne ia a fakamanuiaga i aso mai mua mō ana tino, ne fai atu te Atua: “Ka avatu ne au ne vai ki te laukele seai ne vai, kae faka‵tafe a vaitafe fo‵liki i luga i te laukele malō.


(Matt. 13:25) When was this? 	 (Mataio 13:25) Ko te taimi fea tenei?


Furthermore, what Jesus says about the temple implies the destruction of Jerusalem and perhaps even of the Jewish state, of which the temple is the spiritual heart. 	 Kae ko pati a Iesu e uiga ki te faletapu e fakasino atu eiloa ki te lepega o Ielusalema kae kāti e penā foki loa mo te fenua o tino Iutaia, telā e fai te faletapu mo fai te fakavae o te lotou tapuakiga.


(Song of Solomon 4:12) In ancient Israel, beautiful gardens contained a delightful variety of vegetables, fragrant flowers, and stately trees. 	 (Pese a Solomona 4:12) I Isalaelu i aso mua, ne maua sāle te fia o fuagālakau, pulalakau, mo lakau valevale i fatoaga ‵gali.


Kindness in Our Ministry 	 Te Alofa Atafai i ‵Tou Galuega Talai


Jesus said: “They have not come to know either the Father or me.” 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “E seki iloa ne latou te Tamana pela foki mo au.”


It says: “Flee from idolatry” and “guard yourselves from idols.” (1 Corinthians 10:14; 1 John 5:21) Therefore, a true Christian would not worship at any place that is viewed as holy in itself or one that encourages idolatry. 	 E fai mai i ei: “‵Tele keatea mai te ifo ki tupua” mo te “ke puipui koutou mai tupua.” (1 Kolinito 10:14; 1 Ioane 5:21) Tela la, e se tapuaki atu se Kelisiano i so se koga telā e ‵kilo atu ki ei me e tapu io me e fakamalosi aka ei te tapuaki atu ki tupua.


Love is not jealous. 	 A te alofa e se loto masei.


Meanwhile, more Israelites joined in pursuit of the enemy. 	 I te taimi tenā, ne toe ‵kau atu a nisi tino Isalaelu i te ‵sala atu ki te fili.


(Ephesians 4:25) Since they ‘belong to one another,’ there is truthful communication and full cooperation among members of spiritual Israel—“the body of the Christ.” 	 (Efeso 4:25) Ona ko te mea ko ‘tasi katoa latou,’ e lavea atu te faipati ‵tonu mo te fakatau fesoasoani i va o sui o te Isalaelu faka-te-agaga—“te foitino o Keliso.”


(Acts 6:15) His countenance was that of a messenger of God, with the peace that came from the God of glory, Jehovah. 	 (Galuega 6:15) Ne foliga eiloa a ia pelā me se avefekau a te Atua, kae ne lavea atu tena mata filemu telā ne maua mai i te Atua ‵malu, ko Ieova.


Why is Jesus a model for Christians to imitate? 	 Kaia e fai ei a Iesu mo fai se fakaakoakoga ke tau‵tali atu ki ei a Kelisiano?


May your hands not drop down. 	 Sa fakagavalivali otou lima!


What assurance does God’s loving-kindness give us? 	 Se a te fakatalitonuga e tuku mai ne te alofa atafai o te Atua ki a tatou?


Jehovah provides for his people. 	 E tausi ne Ieova ana tino.


How can Jehovah use the Christian congregation to mold us according to our individual needs? 	 E fakaaoga pefea ne Ieova a te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano ke fulifuli ei tatou e ‵tusa mo ‵tou manakoga taki tokotasi?


The words just quoted are found in the most widely circulated source of moral values—the Holy Scriptures. 	 E maua a pati kolā ne fatoa oti ne siki mai i te ‵toe tusi lauiloa i mea tau amioga ‵lei—ko te Tusi Tapu.


5 Since displaying the fruitage of God’s holy spirit is so important to us as Christians, we do well to consider how we might show one of those qualities—kindness. 	 5 Ona ko te tāua ki a tatou Kelisiano a te fakaasiatuga o fuataga o te agaga tapu o te Atua, e ‵tau o mafaufau faka‵lei tatou ki auala e mafai ei o fakaasi atu ne tatou se uiga e tasi mai i uiga konā—ko te alofa atafai.


(Ephesians 1:9, 10) Jehovah’s glorious purpose is to bring about a united universe occupied by creatures who lovingly submit to his sovereignty. 	 (Efeso 1: 9,10 NW) A te fuafuaga ‵malu a Ieova ko te faiga ke fealofani te lagi mo te lalolagi kātoa telā e ‵nofo i ei a tino kolā e faka‵logo mo te a‵lofa ki tena pulega.


These accounts sometimes explain how those individuals cope with their problems or even temporarily take their minds off them by seeking to help others come to know Jehovah and his wonderful promises.* 	 I nisi taimi e fakamatala mai i ei a auala ne kufaki ei latou taki tokotasi io me ko taimi kolā ne seki mafaufau ‵mafa latou ki ei ona ko te mea e taumafai latou o fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino ke iloa ne latou a Ieova mo ana fuafuaga ‵gali.*


We will, as Paul encouraged us to do, ‘buy out the opportune time’ and have a sense of urgency in our ministry. 	 Ka fai ne tatou a te mea telā ne fakamalosi mai ne Paulo, “ke fakaaogā ‵tau te ukega o taimi” kae ke fakatāua ne tatou te fakavave o te manakoga ke fai te galuega talai.


Micah 3:4 states: “They will call to Jehovah for aid, but he will not answer them. 	 E fai mai te Mika 3:4, penei: “Ka oko mai te taimi e ka‵laga ei koutou ki te Aliki kae ka sē tali mai ki a koutou.


(Matt. 13:43) Concerning the cleansing of God’s temple, Malachi prophesied: “‘Suddenly there will come to His temple the true Lord, whom you people are seeking, and the messenger of the covenant in whom you are delighting. 	 (Mataio 13:43) Ne ‵valo mai a Malaki e uiga ki te faka‵maga o te faletapu o te Atua: “‘Ka uga atu ne au a taku ave fekau ke fakatoka te auala mō oku. Ka oti ko te mea eiloa ko vau fakavave a au, te Aliki, telā e salasala koe ki ei, i tena Faletapu.


David knew the effect that extreme distress can have on a faithful worshipper of Jehovah. 	 Ne iloa ne Tavita a te ikuga o te loto māfatia ki luga i se tino tapuaki fakamaoni a Ieova.


(Isaiah 50:6; Matthew 26:67) “He was letting himself be afflicted; yet he would not open his mouth,” wrote Isaiah. 	 (Isaia 50:6; Mataio 26:67) Ne tusi mai a Isaia: “Ne fai fakamaseigina a ia, kae ne kufaki eiloa ne ia mo te loto maulalo.”


• Why does Jehovah deserve our heartfelt worship? 	 • Kaia e ‵tau ei o tapuaki atu tatou ki a Ieova mo te loto kātoa?


(Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament) The noun form “concern” refers to “the psalmist’s meditation,” “his loving study” of God’s law, as “an act of worship.” 	 (Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament)[9] A te nauna ko “te fiafia” e fakauiga ki “te mafaufau ‵mafa o te tino faisalamo,” “tena fiafia ke sukesuke” ki te tulafono a te Atua, e pelā me “se vaega o tena tapuakiga.”


On the other hand, make sure that you understand the situation clearly before deciding whether to administer loving discipline and how to do so if it is needed.—Proverbs 18:13. 	 I te suā feitu, a koi tuai o fakaiku aka ne koe me e ‵tau o fakasala tau tama me ikai, mo te vaegā fakasalaga ‵lei telā e ‵tau o maua ne ia, ke na fakamautinoa aka muamua me e malamalama ‵lei koe i te tala kātoa.—Faataoto 18:13.


Unlike Rehoboam, we will remain steadfast in true worship.—Jude 20, 21. 	 E se pelā mo Leopoamo, ka ‵tu ‵mautakitaki eiloa tatou i te tapuakiga tonu.—Iuta 20, 21.


(Isaiah 66:1) Being the very acme of holiness, God will not allow his “footstool” to be soiled by evil indefinitely. 	 (Isaia 66:1) Me i te Atua ko te ‵toe tino ‵malu, ka se talia ne ia ke fakalailai faeloa ‘te koga e tuku ei ana vae’ i mea ma‵sei.


22 Benefit From Jehovah’s Guidance Today 	 22 Mea Aoga e Maua Mai te Takitakiga a Ieova i Aso Nei


They “were beside themselves with great ecstasy.” 	 “Ko oko eiloa i te ofo” o laua.


By the end of Israel’s first year of freedom, this marvelous tent and all its furnishings are completed and set up. 	 I te fakaotiga o te tausaga muamua ne saoloto ei a tino Isalaelu, ne fakaoti foki i ei a te faleie tapu gali mo mea katoa i loto i ei.


Paul warned Timothy: “All those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted.” (2 Timothy 3:12; 1 Peter 4:12) In a world where Satan’s influence reigns, why would we not meet opposition? 	 Ne fakailoa atu a Paulo ki a Timoteo, penei: “Ko latou kolā e ma‵nako o ola i te olaga atua i te ‵soko tasi mo Keliso Iesu, ka fakasauāgina.” (2 Timoteo 3:12; 1 Petelu 4:12) I se lalolagi telā e pule ne faifaiga a Satani, e se ‵tau o fakamoe‵moe tatou ke seai ne ‵tekemaiga e fe‵paki mo tatou, i ne?


In some cases, disbelief appears to be a deliberate refusal to face the truth. 	 I nisi taimi, e foliga mai me i te sē talitonu ki te Atua ko te ‵teke tonu atu ki te mea tonu.


Why should we try to view matters from Jehovah’s point of view, even if we have a valid reason for complaint? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o maua ne tatou te kilokiloga a Ieova ki mea, e tiga eiloa e isi se pogai ‵lei ke fāmeo ei tatou?


The woman mentioned at the outset took the initiative to return to Jehovah and visited a local congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 A te fafine telā ne taku mai i te kamataga ne mua o gasuesue ke toe foki mai ki a Ieova kae ne āsi atu ki se fakapotopotoga o Molimau a Ieova i te koga tenā.


For that reason, Jehovah commanded the celebrants: “Jehovah your God will bless you in all your produce and in every deed of your hand, and you must become nothing but joyful.” 	 Mō te pogai eiloa tenā ne fakatonu atu ei a Ieova ki a latou: “Ke fia‵fia koutou me ne fakamanuia ne te Aliki te ‵katiga o otou lakau kaina penā foki otou galuega.”


Now we also try to make our simple home look nice.” 	 Nei la, ko taumafai foki matou o fai te motou fale telā e sē na lo ko ‵lei ke ‵mā.”


7, 8. (a) What scriptures show that all true Christians are ministers? (b) What questions are raised about ordination? 	 7, 8. (a) Ne a tusi siki e fakaasi mai me i Kelisiano ‵tonu katoa ne faifeau? (e) Ne a fesili ne faka‵sae aka e uiga ki te faūga?


Those desirous of having God’s backing must base their teachings solely on his Word 	 Ke fakamatala mai. 15, 16. (a) Ne a fesili e fesoasoani mai ke lavea ne tatou te lotu tela e ‵lago atu ki ei te Atua? (e) Ne a fakaikuga ko oti ne fai ne te fia miliona o tino, kae kaia? 17.


7 Genesis 24:28-67 relates the rest of the story of Abraham’s servant, mentioned in the preceding article. 	 7 E fakaasi mai i te Kenese 24:28-67 a te tala kātoa e uiga ki te tavini a Apelaamo, telā ne taku mai i te mataupu muamua.


Expectations and Disappointments 	 Fakamoemoega mo te Fanoanoa


They averaged more than 16 hours in the ministry each month. 	 Ne maua ne latou se aofaki masani o itula e 16 i te galuega talai i masina katoa.


There is good reason for optimism, despite the sobering facts you are about to read. 	 E isi eiloa ne pogai ‵lei mō kilokiloga konei, faitalia a manatu fakafanoanoa kolā ka faitau koe ki ei.


2 When the godly man Job was suffering under satanic attack, he said: “[Jehovah] will weigh me in accurate scales and God will get to know my integrity.” 	 2 I te taimi ne puapuagatia ei a te tagata amioatua ko Iopu mai lalo i osomaiga fakasatani, ne fai mai a ia: “Te Atua ke fua ne ia au i fua mea ‵mafa kolā e ‵tonu katoatoa, kae ka iloa ne ia i au e se ‵se.”


A Son’s Return Brings Joy 	 E Maua te Fiafia Māfai ko Toe Foki Mai te Tama


(Heb. 2:9) And that will not be his last change of assignment. 	 (Epe. 2:9) Kae e se tenā fua tena toe galuega ka fai.


WHAT WAS THE CREATOR’S ORIGINAL PURPOSE? 	 SE A TE FUAFUAGA MUAMUA EILOA A TE ‵TOU MAFUAGA?


Finally, is any religion deserving of trust? 	 I te fakaotiga loa, e mata, e isi se lotu e ‵tau o tali‵tonu fakamaoni tatou ki ei?


14, 15. (a) What fruitage resulted from Jeremiah’s faithfully sticking to his commission? (b) God’s people today appreciate what about the preaching work? 	 14, 15. (a) Ne a fuataga ne iku mai i te puke ‵mau o Ielemia mo te fakamaoni ki tena galuega? (e) Se a te mea e uiga ki te galuega talai e fakatāua ne tino o te Atua i aso nei?


(Read 2 Peter 2:5.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Petelu 2:5.)


(Jude 8, 16) May we reject the path followed by murmuring complainers and fix our thoughts on the fine things that come to us through the ‘faithful slave.’ 	 (Iuta 8, 16, Tusi Paia, Samoa) Ke na ‵teke atu tatou ki auala o tino mui‵mui kae ke ‵saga tonu atu ki mea ‵lei kolā e maua ne tatou mai te “tavini fakamaoni.”


Many decades later, King Belshazzar holds a big feast for his grandees and disrespectfully uses vessels that were taken from Jehovah’s temple. 	 I te fia sefulu tausaga mai tua ifo i ei, ne fai ne te tupu ko Pelesala se ‵kaiga lasi ‵ki mō ana tino ma‵luga kae ne fakaaogā ne ia mo te sē āva a ipu kolā ne puke mai i te faletapu o Ieova.


As a result, she was present when the infant Jesus was brought there shortly after his birth. 	 Tenā la, ne nofo tonu atu a ia i te taimi ne aumai ei a Iesu, ki te Fale Tapu mai tua malie ifo o tena fanaumaiga.


For any complex piece of machinery to work properly, it must be used for the purpose and in the manner that its maker intended. 	 Ko te mea ke fakagalue faka‵lei se mea faigaluega faigata, e ‵tau eiloa o fakaaogā ki te mea telā e ‵tau o fakaaogā ki ei kae i te auala foki telā e manako ki ei te tino ne faite ne ia.


You will see firsthand that living by Bible principles really does make families happy! 	 Ka lavea eiloa ne koe ki ou mata me i te ola e ‵tusa mo fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu e fai eiloa ne ia ke fia‵fia a kāiga!


We therefore owe it to all people to do our utmost to make known to them how Jehovah is expressing his love and how they can benefit from it personally. 	 Tela la, e ‵nofo kaitalafu tatou ki tino mai te fai ne tatou a te ‵toe mea e mafai ke fakailoa atu ki a latou a te auala e fakaasi mai ei ne Ieova tena alofa mo te auala e mafai o aoga ki a latou taki tokotasi.


• How has the holy spirit proved to be a comforter? 	 Ne ‵kese pefea a te fesoasoani telā ne tuku atu ne Iesu mo mea kolā ne ma‵nako a tino ki ei?


Through Isaiah, Jehovah said: “Have you not come to know or have you not heard? 	 Ne fai mai penei a Ieova e alatu i a Isaia: “E a, e se iloa ne koe? E seki lagona ne koe?


Just as a fellow Jew tried to persuade Nehemiah to break God’s Law to save his life, so apostate former Witnesses may try to influence us to compromise in one way or another. 	 E pelā eiloa mo te taina Iutaia telā ne taumafai o fai a Neemia ke ‵teke atu ki te Tulafono a te Atua ke fakasao ei tena ola, e mafai foki o taumafai a Molimau mua kolā ko fai mo aposetate o fakamalosi tatou ke gutugutulua i auala kese‵kese.


16 Jehovah is pleased when Christian family members cooperate with one another. 	 16 E fiafia eiloa a Ieova māfai e fakatau fesoasoani a kāiga Kelisiano.


(Psalm 8:3, 4) This profound awe leads to reverence, which moves us to thank and praise Jehovah for all that he does for us. 	 (Salamo 8:3, 4) A te ofo kātoatoa tenei e iku atu ki te fakaaloalo, telā e fakaosofia ei tatou ke fakafetai kae tavae atu ki a Ieova mō mea katoa kolā e fai ne ia mō tatou.


(John 17:17; 1 Corinthians 6:11; Ephesians 5:23-27) The prophet Daniel speaks of them as “the holy ones of the Supreme One,” who receive the Kingdom under the “son of man,” Christ Jesus. 	 (Ioane 17:17; 1 Kolinito 6:11; Efeso 5:23-27) E faipati a te pelofeta ko Tanielu e uiga ki a latou e pelā me ko “tino tapu o te Atua Maluga,” kolā e maua ne latou te Malo mai lalo i ‘te tama a te tagata,’ ko Keliso Iesu.


(2 Thess. 2:2; Titus 1:10) Follow the advice given to the young man Timothy. 	 (2 Tesa. 2:2; Tito 1:10) Tau‵tali ki te fakaakoakoga ne tuku atu ki te talavou ko Timoteo.


The predictions of differing fortune-telling methods often contradict one another. 	 A te ‵kese o fakamatalaga a te suā tino mai te suā tino e fakafesiligina i ei a te fakamaoni o fakaasiga kolā e fakaasi mai ne tino fakamatala mea ‵tupu i aso mai mua.


Could they do so perfectly? No. 	 Ne seki fai latou e pelā me ne tupu.


If we do not receive a certain privilege, why should we not become downhearted? 	 Kafai e seki maua ne tatou se tauliaga, kaia e se ‵tau ei o loto vāivāi tatou?


In fact, ‘their deeds of late were more than those formerly.’ 	 E tonu, ‘e uke atu olotou galuega ne fai i te taimi tenā i lō olotou galuega mua.’


It is possible, though, to remain modest under test. 	 Kae e mafai eiloa o agama‵lu tatou mai i lalo i tofotofoga.


In time, Jacob was reunited with Joseph, and he had the joy of also meeting his grandchildren. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne toe ‵nofo tasi a Iakopo mo Iosefa, kae ne fiafia foki a ia o fetaui mo ana mokopuna.


What is an ossuary? 	 Se a te “ossuary”?


10 The Bible was recorded for our benefit. 	 10 Ne tusi a te Tusi Tapu ke aoga ki a tatou.


Willing local volunteers join with full-time international servants to construct not only Kingdom Halls but also Assembly Halls and Bethel homes. 	 E ‵kau atu a taina fia‵fia i fakapotopotoga ki tavini ga‵lue tumau i te lalolagi kātoa e se i te faka‵tuga fua o Kingdom Halls kae e pelā foki mo Fale Fai Fono mo fale Peteli.


3 Psalm 70 begins and ends with an urgent cry for God’s help. 	 3 E kamata kae fakaoti foki te Salamo e 70 ki se fakamolemole fakavave mō te fesoasoani o te Atua.


His reaction might be terrible!’ 	 E mafai eiloa o ‵kese ana faifaiga!’


In a miraculous way, Jehovah revealed the fraud to the apostle Peter, who confronted Ananias with his error. 	 I se auala fakavavega, ne fakaasi atu ne Ieova te amioga faitogafiti tenei ki te apositolo ko Petelu, telā ne fesili atu ki a Anania ke fakaasi mai tena amioga loi.


To whom should we express our gratitude? 	 Ko oi a tino e ‵tau o fakaasi atu ki ei ‵tou loto fakafetai?


Do you use your “gift” to serve others or to please yourself? [Pictures on page 15] We preach the good news to others and support fellow Christians [Picture on page 16] 	 E mata, e fakaaoga ne koe tau “meaalofa” ke tavini atu mō nisi tino io me ke fakafiafia ifo ki a koe eiloa?


When he suggested taking some visiting Japanese Witnesses to his former congregation, the brothers there called to mind Albert’s strong prejudice against people from that background. 	 I te taimi ne fai atu ei a ia ki Molimau i Tiapani ke āsi atu ki tena fakapotopotoga mua, ne masaua ne taina konā a te lasi o te takalialia o Alapati ki tino Tiapani.


It is sheathed in gold and silver, and there is no breath at all in the midst of it.” 	 E ui eiloa e ufi ki siliva mo aulo, kae seai eiloa se ola i ei.”


After Paolo and I had been married for ten years, we were invited to serve in the circuit work. 	 Mai tua o te sefulu tausaga ne avaga ei māua mo Paolo, ne ‵kami māua ke ga‵lue i te galuega a te seketi.


4 Those conscious of their spiritual need are happy, “since the kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.” 	 4 E fia‵fia eiloa a tino kolā e mafau‵fau faeloa ki olotou manakoga faka-te-agaga, “me ka fai mō latou a te malo faka-te-lagi.”


Not every Witness will make the same medical choices. 	 E se ko Molimau katoa ka ‵pau olotou filifiliga e uiga ki togafiti fakatokita.


This was in order to exhibit his own righteousness.”—ROM. 3:25. 	 Ne fai a te mea nei, ko te mea ke fakaasi mai ei te amiotonu a te Atua.”—LOMA 3:25.


(Zechariah 8:23) These newly baptized Christians partook of the same rich spiritual food as the anointed domestics, and the two classes have shared this spiritual table ever since. 	 (Sakalia 8:23) Ne maua ne Kelisiano papatiso fou konei a meakai faka-te-agaga kolā e maua foki ne tavini fakaekegina, kae ne ‵kai fakatasi faeloa a potukau e lua konei i meakai faka-te-agaga katoa talu mai te taimi tenā.


What benefits come from manifesting Christlike greatness? 	 Ne a mea aogā e maua mai i te fakaasiatuga o te takutakua e pelā mo Keliso?


REGULAR FEATURES 	 Talavou—Ke na Takitaki Koutou ne te Muna a te Atua


AN IMPERIAL TRIUMPH 	 TE MANUMALOGA O SE TAKITAKI


After I had been through ten months of “rehabilitation,” my captors decided that it was time I put on a military uniform. 	 Mai tua o masina e sefulu o taumafaiga ke momea aka aku “amioga ‵lei,” ne fakaiku aka ne tino ne puke fakapagota ne latou au me ko ‵tau nei o pei au ki te togiga o te kautau.


(Luke 2:36, 37) Did Jehovah respond to Anna’s godly devotion? 	 (Luka 2:36, 37) E mata, ne fakamanuia atu ne Ieova mo te fiafia a te olaga amioatua o Ana?


For example, we might be especially gifted at teaching. 	 E pelā mo te mea e tasi, kāti e āpo tatou i te akoako atu.


Unknown to Peter, a day earlier, Cornelius had also received a vision, in which an angel directed him to summon Peter. 	 E se iloa ne Petelu me i te aso mai mua atu, ne maua foki ne Konelio se fakaasiga, telā ne fakatonu atu te agelu ki tou tagata ke uga atu se fekau ki a Petelu ke vau.


However, Jesus’ mission was to preach to all “the lost sheep of the house of Israel,” not just those in one city. 	 Kae ui ei, a te galuega a Iesu ko te talai atu ki “mamoe ko ‵galo o te fenua o Isalaelu,” kae e se ki a latou fua kolā i loto i te fa‵kai e tasi.


A turning point was reached at the ecumenical council Vatican II. 	 19 Ne fesoasoani atu pefea a Ieova ki taina tali‵tonu i aso o te Tusi Tapu?


In relation to governmental laws and regulations, obedience not only frees one from punishment but also brings at least a degree of safety and protection.—Romans 13:1-7; Ephesians 5:21-25; 6:5-8. 	 Kafai e faka‵logo tatou ki tulafono mo fakatonuga a te malo, e se gata fua i te sē fakasala o tatou kae e puipui foki tatou ko te mea ke maua sāle te olaga tokagamalie.—Loma 13:1-7; Efeso 5:21-25; 6:5-8.


Unlike many humans with power or influence, Jehovah is not swayed by material wealth or outward appearance. 	 E ‵kese mai tino e tokouke kolā e isi se lotou malosi pule, e sē fia saga atu a Ieova ki te maumea faka-te-foitino o te tino io me kilo atu ki foliga o te tino i tua.


There is no special merit if when we “are sinning and being slapped, [we] endure it.” 	 E seai se ‵togi fakapito e maua māfai “e kufaki ne [tatou] a ‵kini e ‵tau o maua ne koe ona ko mea ‵se ne fai ne [tatou].”


The effects of old age will be eradicated. 	 A te tulaga matua ka fakaseai.


He has at his disposal a weapon so effective that it has subdued the majority of mankind. 	 E isi se meatau tāua telā ko oti ne fakamalosi aka ne ia ki ei a te tokoukega o tino.


(2 Corinthians 12:1; Acts 20:29, 30; 2 Thessalonians 2:3, 7) While apostates prevailed and seemed to overshadow them, true Christians could hardly be likened to a flourishing garden. 	 (2 Kolinito 12:1; Galuega 20:29, 30; 2 Tesalonia 2:3, 7) Ona ko te tokouke o aposetate ko sē lavea malosi ei a Kelisiano ‵tonu, ko faigata ei o taku latou e pelā me se fatoaga ola ‵lei.


(1 John 4:7) This kind of love is the highest form of love. 	 (1 Ioa. 4:7) A te vaegā alofa tenei ko te vaega tafasili i te maluga o te alofa.


14 The apostle Peter also emphasized the need to stand firm against Satan. 	 14 Ne faka‵mafa mai foki ne Petelu a te manakoga ke tu ‵mautakitaki i te ‵teke atu ki a Satani.


(Luke 10:1-11) However, this article will discuss something else of vital importance that Jesus demonstrated to his disciples—the right attitude toward the preaching work. 	 (Luka 10:1-11) E se gata i ei, ka fakaasi mai i te mataupu tenei se suā mea tāua ‵ki telā ne fakaasi atu ne Iesu ki ana soko—ko te kilokiloga tonu e uiga ki te galuega talai.


(Revelation 6:1-4) This horse and its rider picture warfare, and the great sword represents the unprecedented destructiveness of modern warfare with its powerful weapons. 	 (Fakaasiga 6:1-4) E fakaata mai i te solofanua mo te tino i luga i ei a taua, kae e fakaata mai i te pelu lasi a te lasi o te fakamaseiga e fai ne taua i aso nei mo ana meatau ma‵losi.


Ask yourself: ‘What does this account teach me about Jehovah as a Person? 	 Ke fesili ifo ki a koe eiloa: ‘Se a te mea e akoako mai ne te tala tenei e uiga ki a Ieova e pelā me se Tino tonu?


Will he fear Jehovah and recognize the wisdom of accepting God’s standards? 	 E mata, ka mataku a ia ki a Ieova kae lavea atu tena poto mai te talia ne ia a tulaga o te Atua?


In speaking to his disciples, Jesus stated: “You are already clean because of the word that I have spoken to you.” 	 I ana pati ki ana soko, ne fai atu a Iesu: “Ko oti ne faka‵ma koutou ne te muna telā ne faipati atu ne au ki a koutou.”


Continue to Grow in Appreciation 	 Ke Fakatumau te Gasolo ki Mua o Tou Loto Fakafetai


Noah “proved himself faultless among his contemporaries” as a man who “walked with the true God.” 	 Ne fai a Noa e pelā me “se tagata amiotonu” i ona aso kae “ne ‵nofo io me ne sa‵sale fakatasi a ia mo te Atua.”


Isaiah possibly took off his outer garment only and walked about “lightly clad.”—1 Samuel 19:24, footnote. 	 Kāti ne tapale fua ne Isaia tena gatu ‵loa tafa ki tua kae ne sasale atu mo “ne nāi gatu fua.”—1 Samuelu 19:24, te fakamatalaga fakaopoopo, NW.


We pray in confidence that “no matter what it is that we ask according to his will, [God] hears us.” (1 John 5:14) Of course, Jehovah could send an angel to assist us, but help may come in a different manner. 	 E ‵talo atu tatou mo te loto talitonu “me e talia ne [te Atua] manafai e fakatagi tatou ki so se mea e ‵tusa mo tena loto.” (1 Ioane 5:14) E tonu, e mafai o uga mai ne Ieova se agelu ke fesoasoani mai ki a tatou, kae e mafai o oko mai a te fesoasoani i se auala ‵kese.


They should always point to what the Bible says. 	 E ‵tau o fakasino atu faeloa latou ki mea e fai mai i te Tusi Tapu.


God will act against those who dishonor his name.—Read Psalm 83:17, 18. 	 Ka fakaseai ne te Atua a latou kolā e se āva ki tena igoa.—Faitau te Salamo 83:17, 18.


(Exodus 20:7) The only time it is wrong to use God’s name is if this is done disrespectfully.—Jeremiah 29:9. 	 (Esoto 20:7) A te taimi fua e tasi e masei ei ke fakaaoga te igoa o te Atua māfai ko fai penā i se auala sē āva.—Ielemia 29:9.


The Scriptures refer to heaven as Jehovah’s “lofty abode of holiness and beauty.” 	 E faipati a te Tusi Tapu ki te lagi e pelā me ko te koga maluga e nofo ei a Ieova telā e ‘katoatoa tena ‵malu mo tena gali.’


(Deuteronomy 7:1, 2) As the righteous “Judge of all the earth,” he had read every heart and knew well how deeply entrenched their wickedness and depravity were. 	 (Teutelonome 7:1, 2) E pelā me ko te “Famasino” amiotonu “o te lalolagi kātoa,” ko oti eiloa ne faitau ne ia a loto o tino katoa kae e iloa atu foki te ma‵sei mo te matagā olotou amioga.


Material for young people. 	 Tusi mō talavou.


Those who attend the Watchtower Bible School of Gilead for missionaries and the Ministerial Training School as well as new members of the Bethel family are required to read the whole Bible in one year. 	 E ‵tau mo tino kolā e a‵koga i te Akoga Faka-te-Tusi Tapu a te Faleleoleo Maluga ko Kiliata, mo te Akoga Telā e Fakamasani ei a Faifeau, penā foki loa mo tino ‵fou i te Peteli o fai‵tau ki te Tusi Tapu kātoa i se tausaga e tasi.


With Jehovah’s help, so can you. 	 Mai te fesoasoani o Ieova, e mafai foki o fai ne koe te mea tenā.


But by meditating on God’s promises found in the Bible, you can find real hope and the strength to keep going.—1 Thessalonians 4:13. 	 Kae mai te mafaufau ‵loto ki folafolaga a te Atua i te Tusi Tapu, e mafai o maua ei ne koe a te fakamoemoega tonu kae fakamalosi aka ei koe ke tumau i te malosi.—1 Tesalonia 4:13.


How much did he weigh? 	 E fia tena ‵mafa?


What should we remember if we are privileged to offer public prayer? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o masaua ne tatou māfai e maua ne tatou te tauliaga ke ‵talo atu i mua o tino?


Like Hezekiah, how have many today proved to be Jehovah’s friends? 	 E pelā mo Hesekia, ne fai pefea a te tokoukega o tino i aso nei mo fai ne taugasoa o Ieova?


Whether we realize it or not, it is difficult for us to detect if we harbor certain prejudices in our heart. 	 Faitalia me malamalama tatou i ei io me ikai, e faigata o iloa ne tatou māfai e ‵teu ne tatou a uiga fakailoga tino i ‵tou loto.


When meeting with a wrongdoer, the elders should not raise questions about his baptism and ask whether he feels that his dedication and baptism were valid. 	 Kafai e sau‵tala mo se tino fai mea ‵se, e se ‵tau o faka‵sae aka ne toeaina a fesili e uiga ki tena papatisoga kae fesili atu me e talitonu a ia me i tena tukuatuga mo te papatisoga se mea tāua.


15 We will be helped to serve God whole-souled if we keep in mind that the preaching work is his work. 	 15 E mafai ne tatou o tavini atu ki te Atua mo ‵tou loto kātoa māfai e tuku faeloa i ‵tou mafaufau me i te galuega tenei e fai ne tatou i a Ia.


The Bible says: “Let each one keep seeking, not his own advantage, but that of the other person.” (1 Corinthians 10:24) Try to understand and identify with the other person’s feelings. 	 Muna a te Tusi Tapu: “Ke se ‵sala atu a tino taki tokotasi ki tena ‵lei eiloa, kae mō te ‵lei o te suā tino.” (1 Kolinito 10:24) Taumafai ke malamalama kae iloa ne koe a lagonaga o te suā tino.


As soon as Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he “entered into his house, and, the windows in his roof chamber being open for him toward Jerusalem, even three times in a day he was kneeling on his knees and praying and offering praise before his God, as he had been regularly doing prior to this.” 	 I te logoga a Tanielu i te fakatonuga ko oti ne saina, “foki ei a ia ki tena fale. I te potu e tasi i te fogafale lua o tena fale, e isi ne fakamalama i ei e fakasaga ki te fa‵kai o Ielusalema. I konā, e pelā eiloa mo te masani, ne totuli ifo ei a ia i mua o te fakamalama kae ‵talo atu ki te Atua e fakatolu taimi i te aso.”


24 Was the Word “God” or “a god”? 	 Fesoasoani Atu ki Tino Kolā ko ‵Galo Atu Mai te Lafu


What type of clay should we prove to be in the hands of the Great Potter? 	 E ‵tau o fai tatou mo fai te vaegā kele fea i lima o te Tino faite ipu kele Sili?


(Proverbs 12:25) Or consider the many Witnesses of Jehovah who faithfully drive the elderly to the Kingdom Hall to attend weekly congregation meetings. 	 (Faataoto 12:25) Io me mafau‵fau ki Molimau a Ieova e tokouke kolā e ave sāle ne latou a tino ma‵tua i olotou motoka ki te Kingdom Hall ke ‵kau ki fakatasiga i vaiaso katoa.


13 Satan will resort to any means to distract us from true worship. 	 13 Ka fakaaoga ne Satani so se auala ke takitaki ‵se tatou mai te tapuakiga tonu.


The fact is that nothing happened to it. 	 A te tonuga loa, e seai se mea ne tupu ki ei.


16 Some individuals continue to harbor guilt over sins for which they have actually been forgiven. 	 16 Koi tumau eiloa te sē ‵lei o lagonaga o nisi tino i agasala kolā ko oti ne fakamagalogina latou i ei.


We can do nothing better with our life than conform to God’s Word and learn from his Son, Jesus Christ. 	 E seai aka se mea e mafai o fai ne tatou ki ‵tou olaga i lō te fakafetaui aka ki te Muna a te Atua kae fakaakoako ki tena Tama, ko Iesu Keliso.


Why was Israel replaced as God’s chosen nation? 	 Kaia ne sui ei a Isalaelu e pelā me ko te fenua filifilia o te Atua?


(Psalm 2:1-3, 6-8) Hence, Jesus warned his disciples: “A slave is not greater than his master. 	 (Salamo 2:1-3, 6-8) Tela la, ne fakailoa atu penei a Iesu ki ana soko: “E seai se tavini e sili atu i tona pule.


They are incapable of any work! 	 Ko se toe mafai o fai ne latou so se galuega!


9 What about having close association with those who may be morally clean but who lack faith in the true God? 	 9 Kae pefea la te fai taugasoa ‵pili mo tino kolā kāti e ‵gali olotou uiga kae e se lasi te lotou fakatuanaki ki te Atua tonu?


It turned out to be the most successful Festival of Booths since the days of Joshua and resulted in “very great rejoicing.” 	 Ne iku atu a te mea tenā ki te fai mo toe ‵Kaiga o Fale Fakamalumalu manuia talu mai i aso o Iosua kae “ko oko eiloa i te fia‵fia” o tino i ei.


Our loving heavenly Father assures us that he will listen to such prayers. 	 E fakamaoni mai ne te ‵tou Tamana i te lagi me e fakalogologo eiloa a ia ki ‵talo konā.


It doesn’t last. 	 E se tumau eiloa.


Regularly reminding ourselves of these nine steps will strengthen us to resist turning back to the things of the world. 	 A te fakamasaua mai faeloa ki a tatou eiloa a auala e iva konei ka fakamalosi aka ei tatou ke mo a e toe ‵foki ki tua i mea o te lalolagi.


But I woke up and decided to clean up my life. 	 Kae ne toe ala aka toku mafaufau kae fakaiku aka ne au ke faka‵mā toku olaga.


He says: “As for us who belong to the day, let us keep our senses and have on the breastplate of faith and love and as a helmet the hope of salvation.” (1 Thessalonians 5:8) Let us consider briefly the role of faith, hope, and love in our keeping spiritually awake. 	 E ‵tau foki mo tatou o fakapei ki o‵tou foitino a te fakatuanaki mo te alofa ke fai mo o‵tou ufifatafata, ka ko te ‵tou fakamoemoega mō te fakaolataga ke fai mo puloutau.” (1 Tesalonia 5:8) Ke na mafau‵fau nei tatou ki te tāua o te fakatuanaki, te fakamoemoega, mo te alofa ki te tumau o tatou i te mataala i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


(Genesis 6:12) Still, for a limited time, Jehovah showed long-suffering toward mankind. 	 (Kenese 6:12) Kae e tiga eiloa te feitu tenā ne fakaasi atu eiloa ne Ieova a te kufaki ki tino.


A soldier in peacetime does not feel the tension and danger of battle. 	 I te taimi o te filemu, e se lagona ne se sotia a te manavase mo te fakamataku e pelā mo te taimi e fai ei a taua.


Yet, Jehovah said “I am”—not “I was”—their God. 	 E ui i ei, ne fai mai a Ieova “Au ko”—kae e se ko “Au ne”—olotou Atua.


Jehovah sent his angels to bring the place to ruin. 	 Ne uga atu ne Ieova ana agelu ke fakaseai te koga tenā.


When they refused, Jesus went ahead and healed the man. 	 Ne ita latou ma fai penā, telā ne faka‵lei aka ei ne Iesu te tagata tenā.


2:10, 20; 4:12-16. Esther accepted direction and counsel from a mature worshipper of Jehovah. 	 2:10, 20; 4:12-16. Ne talia ne Eseta a fakatonuga mo pati fakatonutonu mai se tino tapuaki matua a Ieova.


How did he react to the bold pronouncements of Amos? 	 Ne saga atu pefea a ia ki folafolaga loto ‵toa a Amosa?


The Bible has taught me the exact opposite—to be willing to die for him,” says Gabriel. 	 Kae ko oti ne akoako mai ne te Tusi Tapu se mea telā e ‵kese ‵ki—ko te loto fiafia ke mate mō ia,” ko muna a Kapilielu.


He writes: “To the question, ‘What is left of Paradise?’ 	 Ne tusi mai a ia: “E uiga ki te fesili ko te, ‘Ne a vaega o te Palataiso koi ‵toe mai nei?’


After the article was published, an elderly Witness met a neighbor who said to her: “There was a wonderful article about Jehovah’s Witnesses in the newspaper today!” 	 Ne fetaui se fafine Molimau tai matua mo tena tuakoi mai tua o te ‵lomiga o te mataupu tenā, kae ne fai atu tena tuakoi tenā ki a ia, penei: “E isi se mataupu gali e uiga ki Molimau a Ieova i te nusipepa i te aso nei!”


On the other hand, millions consider the moral standards taught in the Bible to be trustworthy and relevant to life in our modern world. 	 I te suā feitu, e lau i miliona a nisi tino kolā e ma‵natu aka me e fakatuagagina a amioga kolā e akoako mai i te Tusi Tapu kae e aogā foki ki ‵tou olaga i te lalolagi nei.


JEHOVAH is the wealthiest Person in the universe. 	 A IEOVA ko te ‵toe tino maumea eiloa i te iunivesi.


I believed that the Bible is God’s Word, but most of what I read was very difficult to understand.”—Steven, Britain. 	 E talitonu au me i te Tusi Tapu ko te Muna a te Atua, kae e faigata o malamalama au i te ukega o aku mea e faitau.”—Setefano, Peletania.


For one thing, they were helped to give up drunken bouts and revelries by cultivating self-control, a quality that is developed with the help of God’s holy spirit. 	 A te pogai e tasi, ne fesoasoani atu a te atiakaga o te loto pulea, se uiga telā ne ati aka fakatasi mo te fesoasoani o te agaga tapu o te Atua, ke tiakina ne latou a te konā mo fiafiaga o te konā.


17 Perhaps you are a young adult. 	 17 Kāti a koe se talavou.


Bible descriptions and prophecies often mention specific locations. 	 E masani o ‵sae mai i fakamatalaga mo valoaga i te Tusi Tapu a kogā koga mautinoa.


(Eccl. 11:9) We need relaxation and wholesome entertainment. 	 (Failauga 11:9) E ‵tau o maua ne tatou se malologa mo fakafiafiaga ‵lei.


16, 17. (a) How should we view the things we have left behind? (b) Show how Paul was realistic in assessing his worldly prospects as “a lot of refuse.” 	 16, 17. (a) E ‵tau o pefea te ‵tou kilokiloga ki mea kolā ko oti ne tiakina ne tatou? (e) Fakaasi mai te auala ne ‵lei ei te fuafuaga a Paulo ke fai ana avanoaga ‵gali i te lalolagi e pelā me “ne kaiga ko sē atafaia te elo.”


◆ Philip’s four daughters: Acts 21:9. 	 ❖ Tama‵liki Fāfine a Filipo e Tokofa: Galuega 21:9.


He also accepted his spiritual responsibilities as family head, much to the delight of his wife and children.”—Luke 6:41, 42; Jas. 1:23-25. 	 Ne talia foki ne ia ana tiute faka-te-agaga e pelā me ko te ulu o te kāiga, kae ne fia‵fia ‵ki eiloa a tena avaga mo ana tama‵liki.”—Luka 6:41, 42; Iako. 1:23-25.


Am I known for going out of my way to promote peace and unity?’ 	 E mata, e lauiloa au e pelā me se tino telā e gasue muamua o fakamalosi aka te filemu mo te ‵kau fakatasi?’


What testimony is there that the brothers were very zealous during World War I? 	 E fakamaoni pefea ne tatou me ne loto finafinau a taina i te taimi o te Taua Muamua i te Lalolagi?


(Mark 12:36) Still, at Pentecost, Peter said of David that he “did not ascend to the heavens.” 	 (Male. 12:36) Kae i te Penitekoso, ne fapati eiloa a Petelu me i a Tavita ne “seki fano ki te lagi.”


What did Jehovah point forward to through Jacob? 	 Se a te mea ne fakasino atu ki ei a Ieova e auala i a Iakopo?


What an expression of love and faith those pioneers made! 	 Ko tafaga la te gali o te fakaasimaiga o te alofa mo te fakatuanaki ne paenia konā!


Some of those whom we meet in the ministry may say: “We have the holy spirit, but you people are doing the work.” 	 E mafai o fai mai a nisi tino kolā e fetaui mo tatou i te galuega talai: “E maua ne matou te agaga tapu, kae e fai ne koutou a te galuega.”


However, the political situation changed, and we had to relocate to South Vietnam. 	 Kae ui ei, ne ‵fuli a mea katoa ona ko tulaga fakapolitiki, kae ne toe ga‵sue ei māua ki te feitu ki saute o Vietnam.


Then she ran off ahead of him to tell her mother what had happened.—Genesis 24:22-28, 32. 	 I konā, ne tele atu ei tou fafine i mua o fai atu ki tena mātua a mea ne ‵tupu.—Kenese 24:22-28, 32.


Nevertheless, when he realized that he could help his people abroad, he exchanged the comforts of Babylon for the distant city of Jerusalem, with all its inconveniences, problems, and perils. 	 E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, i te taimi ne iloa ei ne ia me e mafai o fesoasoani atu a ia ki ana tino, ne tiakina ne ia a mea ‵gali i Papelonia kae fanatu ki te fenua ‵mao ko Ielusalema telā e uke a fakalavelave, mea faiga‵ta, mo mea fakama‵taku i ei.


What did Christ endure, and what motivated him? 	 Se a te mea ne kufaki i ei a Keliso, kae se a te mea ne fakamalosi atu ki a ia?


(John 17:3; Acts 3:19; Heb. 11:6) And something else remains to be done before we can be accepted into God’s family. 	 (Ioane 17:3; Galuega 3:19; Epelu 11:6) Kae e isi se mea e ‵toe telā e ‵tau o fai kae koi tuai o talia tatou ki loto i te kāiga o te Atua.


3 People who sleep are usually inactive. 	 3 E masani o sē gasue‵sue a tino kolā e ‵moe.


How do we know that “the faithful and discreet slave” cannot be one person? 	 Kaia e iloa ei ne tatou me i te “tavini fakamaoni kae poto” e se se tino fua e tokotasi?


9 Jehovah ‘Daily Carries the Load for Me’ 	 9 A Ieova ‘e Amo ne ia Taku Amoga i Aso Takitasi’


As Leonardo’s experience well illustrates, grief can be intense. 	 E fakaasi faka‵lei mai i te tala o Leonardo me e mafai eiloa o faigata ‵ki a te loto māfatia.


17 “The things unseen” include Kingdom blessings. 	 17 A “mea kolā e se matea ki mata” e aofia i fakamanuiaga o te Malo.


All share in the work of symbolically marking the foreheads of “the men that are sighing and groaning over all the detestable things that are being done in the midst of it [apostate Jerusalem, picturing Christendom].” 	 E aofia katoa latou i te galuega fakatusa ko te fakamailogāga o lae o “tino katoa kolā ko oko eiloa i te fanoa‵noa kae māfatia ona ko amioga matagā katoa kolā ne fai i te fa‵kai [ko Ielusalema aposetate, telā e fakaata mai i ei a Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se].”


• Why is the showing of kindness important for those who desire to live under God’s Kingdom? 	 • Kaia e tāua ei te fakaasiatuga o te alofa atafai mō tino kolā e ma‵nako ke ola mai lalo i te Malo o te Atua?


Joy, in contrast, is a deep-seated quality of the heart. 	 Kae e ‵kese a te fiafia tenei, se uiga fiafia telā e vau tonu loa mai te ‵kanoloto o te tino.


13. What sort of situations are appropriate matters for us to include in personal prayers? 	 13 E tonu, e ‵tau o fakaeteete tatou i mea kolā e seai ne ‵tou fekau i ei.


Granted, it usually calls for taking time from our personal pursuits and devoting that time to helping others. 	 E tonu, ke fakaavanoa a taimi e fakaaoga ne tatou i ‵tou manakoga totino kae fakaaoga te taimi tenā ke fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino.


8 It is comforting to learn that Jehovah does not cause suffering. 	 8 Ko oko eiloa i te fakamafanafana mai ke iloa atu me e se māfua mai i a Ieova a logo‵maega.


God’s people today understand what Bible truths? 6 As God’s people, we understand many things that we could not otherwise have known. 	 6 E pelā me ne tino o te Atua, ko malama‵lama nei tatou i mea e uke kolā kāti ne seki mafai o malama‵lama tatou i ei.


We would not need to make elaborate or expensive arrangements to be considered hospitable; nor would we want to invite only those who might repay us in some way. 	 E se ‵tau o fakatoka ne tatou se ‵kaiga lasi kae uke a tupe e fakamāumāu i ei ke fakaasi atu fua te uiga talimālō; io me ‵kami fua ne tatou a tino kolā e mafai o toe taui mai ‵tou a‵lofa i nisi auala aka.


And history proves that they took place as foretold. 	 Kae e fakamaoni mai ne tala ‵mua me ne fakataunu tonu mai a mea kolā ne ‵valo mai.


On August 31, 1947, I symbolized my dedication to Jehovah by water baptism. 	 I a Aokuso 31, 1947, ne fakamailoga taku tukuatuga ki a Ieova e auala i te papatisoga ki te vai.


(Esther 4:12-17) Esther acted courageously, and the book bearing her name shows that God delivered his people. 	 (Eseta 4:12-17) Ne loto malosi eiloa a Eseta i ana mea ne fai, kae e fakaasi mai i te tusi telā e taku ki tena igoa me ne faka‵sao ne te Atua ana tino.


WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM MICAH’S EXAMPLE? 	 NE A MEA E MAFAI O TAULOTO NE TATOU MAI TE FAKAAKOAKOGA A MIKA?


If you are seated before the program starts, you can join in the opening song and prayer, which form part of our worship to Jehovah. 	 Kafai ko sagasaga koe a koi tuai o kamata te polokalame, ko kau atu eiloa koe ki te usuga o te pese mo te faiga o te ‵talo muamua, kolā ne vaega o te ‵tou tapuakiga ki a Ieova.


How grateful we can be for the holy spirit! 	 Ko tafaga la te lasi o te ‵tou loto fakafetai ona ko te agaga tapu!


King David, who struggled with guilt, put it this way: “When I kept silent, my bones wasted away because of my groaning all day long. 	 Ne fai mai a te Tupu ko Tavita telā ne maua ne ia lagonaga sē ‵lei: “Kafai e nofo filemu au, e gasolo eiloa o vāi‵vai oku ivi ona ko toku tagi fi‵ta i te aso kātoa.


Show love for Jehovah (See paragraph 10) 	 1:3, 4) E fakaakoako atu pefea tatou ki a Paulo kae fakatumau te malosi o ‵tou a‵lofa ki a Ieova?


Only Jehovah and Christ Jesus can accurately judge whether we have done what Christians are admonished to do, in the words of the apostle Paul: “Do your utmost to present yourself approved to God, a workman with nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of the truth aright.”—2 Timothy 2:15; 2 Peter 1:10; 3:14. 	 Ko Ieova fua mo Keliso Iesu e ‵tonu la fakamasinoga me ko oti ne fai ne tatou a galuega kolā ne fakamalosi atu ke fai ne Kelisiano, e ‵tusa mo pati a te apositolo ko Paulo: “Taumafai malosi io me fai te ‵toe mea e mafai o fai o tuku atu koe ki te Aliki e pelā mo se tino ko fakamaonia me ko ‵tau, se tino galue telā e se ‵tau mo ia o taema ki se mea, kae se tino e akoako tonu eiloa ne ia a te munatonu a te Atua.”—2 Timoteo 2:15; 2 Petelu 1:10; 3:14.


Our being aware of their trials ought to move us to be careful in what we say, how we say it, and how we act. 	 A te ‵tou matapula‵pula ki olotou tofotofoga e ‵tau o fakaosofia ei tatou ke fakaeteete i ‵tou pati e fai atu, te auala e fai atu ei, mo te auala e gasue‵sue ei tatou.


So when Jehovah forgives, he wipes the slate clean. 	 Tela la, kafai e fakamagalo ne Ieova se tino, e ‵solo faka‵ma ne ia a te ma tusitusi.


18 In the end, of course, children have to develop their own faith. 	 18 I te fakaotiga, e ‵tau eiloa mo tama‵liki o ati aka te olotou fakatuanaki i a latou eiloa.


(Proverbs 15:15) Life has its blessings and calamities, joys and tears. 	 (Faataoto 15:15) E maua ne tatou i te olaga a fakamanuiaga mo fakalavelave, te fiafia mo te fanoanoa.


And the apostle Peter warned that the Devil is “seeking to devour someone,” and that “someone” could be any one of us. 	 Kae ne fakailoa mai foki ne te apositolo ko Petelu me i te Tiapolo e “salasala ki te tino ke kai ne ia,” kae e mafai o fai tatou e pelā me ko “te tino” tenā.


Our cook was Harry Peterson; it was easier for us to use that last name than his real one, Papargyropoulos. 	 A te kuka a matou ko Harry Peterson; ne faigofie atu ki a matou ke fakaaoga tena fakaotiga i lō tena igoa tonu ko Papargyropoulos.


But God is not arbitrary in this matter of revelation. 	 Kae ko te Atua e se fakailoga tino māfai ko fakaasi atu ne ia a te mea tenei.


Make Good Use of Your Curiosity 	 Ke Tumau I “Tou Alofa I Te Kamataga”


Weeds had been sown in another person’s field, and as a result, a crop was ruined. 	 E isi ne mouku ne ‵toki i se fatoaga a te suā tino, kae ne iku atu eiloa ki te fakamaseiga o lakau kaina katoa.


Yet, some may be working more hours than necessary. 	 E ui i ei, e ga‵lue a nisi tino i itula e uke atu i lō te mea e manakogina.


“Having phobias of creepy, crawly things and feeling homesick were my greatest challenges. 	 “Ko toku mataku i tamā manu fo‵liki mo te solopū ko toe mea faiga‵ta ki a au.


7. Why did Jesus ask questions? 	 7 Ne fakaaogā ne Iesu a fesili i se auala fakaofoofogia.


Jesus further stated: “Whoever divorces his wife, except on the ground of fornication, and marries another commits adultery.” 	 Ne toe fai mai a Iesu: “Au e muna atu ki a koutou, so se tino e ‵tala tena avaga kae seki mulilua, e mulilua eiloa a ia manafai e toe avaga ki se isi fafine.”


Rather, he vented his frustration by shouting out to those gathered there: “Hear, now, you rebels! 	 I lō te fai penā, ne fakaasi atu tena kaitaua mai te pakalaga atu ki tino kolā ne maopoopo atu i konā, penei: “Faka‵logo mai, koutou e tino ‵teke!


How have those walking in the truth always supported their preaching activity? 11 Those who know the truth consider it a privilege to devote their time, energy, and other resources to the work of preaching the good news. 	 11 E tali‵tonu a tino kolā ko iloa ne latou a te munatonu me e maua ne latou a te tauliaga ke fakamāumāu olotou taimi, malosi mo nisi mea aka ke talai atu ei a te tala ‵lei.


It is like a breath of fresh air.” 	 E pelā eiloa mo te mānava atu ki se ea fou.”


After seeing all those on their side swallowed up in the earth, Korah and the 250 chieftains were destroyed by a fire from Jehovah.—Numbers 16:1-3, 28-35. 	 Ne fatoā matea atu ne Kola mo matai e toko 250 me ne ‵to ifo a tino katoa kolā ne ‵kau atu ki a latou i te ‵vaega o te laukele, kae ne tamate foki latou i te afi mai i a Ieova.—Numela 16:1-3, 28-35.


“Why don’t you read a story to the class?” 	 Ne fai atu te faiakoga, penei: “Kāti e ‵lei atu ke faitau ne koe se tala ki te vasega kātoa.”


(John 14:30; Romans 9:17-24) As foretold, Jehovah’s name was declared around the earth. 	 (Ioane 14:30; Loma 9:17-24) E pelā eiloa mo te mea ne ‵valo mai, ne lauiloa ei te igoa o Ieova i te lalolagi kātoa.


He told them: “I shall not leave you bereaved. 	 Ne fai atu a ia ki a latou: “Ka se tiaki ne au koutou ke fanoa‵noa.


They adapt. 	 E fakamasani ki ei.


Why does the fact that ‘God makes it grow’ help us to have a proper view of our ministry? 	 Kaia e fesoasoani mai ei te manatu tonu me ko ‘te Atua ne fakaola ne ia te lakau’ ko te mea ke maua ne tatou se kilokiloga tonu ki te ‵tou galuega talai?


• What is the hour of judgment, and what are we urged to do before it concludes? 	 • Se a te itula o te fakamasinoga, kae ne a mea e fakamalosi mai ke fai ne tatou a koi tuai o oko ki tena fakaotiga?


(2 Timothy 1:5; Titus 2:3-5) In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul advised not only women but also individuals who had the gift of tongues and prophecy to “keep silent” when another believer was speaking.* (1 Corinthians 14:26-30, 33) Likely some Christian women were so enthusiastic about their newfound faith that they interrupted the speaker to ask questions, as was the custom in that part of the world. 	 (1 Kolinito 14:26-30, 33) E pelā mo nisi fa‵fine Kelisiano, ko oko eiloa i te ‵safe ma‵tagi ki te fakatuanaki telā ne fatoā maua ne latou telā ko fakalavelave atu ei ki te tino telā e faipati mai te faiga o fesili, e pelā mo te ‵tu i te kogā koga tenā.


One scholar describes it as “love translated into action.” 14, 15. Why can we be certain that Lot was an approved servant of God? 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne se tino poto e tokotasi a te uiga tenā e pelā me ko te “alofa telā e fakaasi atu i faifaiga.”


Are You Allowing God’s Spirit to Lead You? 	 E Mata, E Talia ne Koe ke Takitaki Koe ne te Agaga Tapu o te Atua?


A Willing Spirit Amid New Surroundings 	 Se Agaga Kaugofie i te Talai Atu i Koga ‵Fou


Joseph? 	 Iosefa?


Yes, the message of the Bible is universal, which helps us to understand why it has been translated into the tongues of people around the globe.—Romans 15:4. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e aogā te fekau i te Tusi Tapu ki tino i te lalolagi kātoa, telā e fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke malamalama i te pogai ne ‵fuli ei te Tusi Tapu ki ‵gana kese‵kese i te lalolagi kātoa.—Loma 15:4.


During a visit to Brooklyn several decades ago, my wife, Mary, and I spent an evening with Brother Franz and a few others. 	 I se asiga e tasi a māua ki Brooklyn i se sefulu tausaga ko ‵teka, ne ‵nofo māua mo taku avaga ko Mary mo te Taina ko Franz mo nisi taina aka foki i se afiafi e tasi.


He evidently craved worship that belonged only to God and saw the possibility of bringing humans under his rule instead of that of Jehovah. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ne manako a ia ki te tapuakiga telā ne ‵tau fua o fai ki te Atua kae ne lavea ne ia te avanoaga ke ‵nofo a tino mai lalo i tena pulega i lo te pulega a Ieova.


North Africa (41 C.E.) 	 Afelika ki Matū (41 T.A.)


When he gives many details, he does so for good reason. 	 Kafai e tuku mai ne ia a fakamatalaga e uke, e isi eiloa se pogai e fai ei ne ia penā.


(Mark 12:28-31) We need one another in this regard too so that there is an equalizing ‘and the one with little does not have too little.’—2 Corinthians 8:15. 19, 20. 	 (Maleko 12:28-31) E manakogina te fakatau fesoasoani o tatou i te feitu tenei ko te mea “ko te tino e mu‵tana tena mea ne fakaputuputu e se mativa foki i se mea.”—2 Kolinito 8:15.


MARGARET,* A STEPMOTHER IN AUSTRALIA: “My husband’s ex-wife told the children not to listen to anything I said—even something as simple as ‘Remember to brush your teeth.’” 	 MARGARET,* SE MĀTUA FAI I AUSETALIA: “A te avaga mua o taku avaga ne fai atu ki tamaliki ke sē faka‵logo ki so se pati e fai atu ne au—ke oko ki se mea faigofie e pelā mo te ‘Masaua o pulasi ou nifo.’”


First, prepare well for the meeting. 	 A te mea muamua, fakatoka faka‵lei mō te fakatasiga.


(2 Samuel 13:28, 29) However, even then Absalom might have had his sights on the throne, viewing Amnon’s murder as a convenient way to eliminate a rival.* In any event, when the time was ripe, Absalom made his move. 	 (2 Samuelu 13:28, 29) Kae kāti ne fakamoemoe eiloa Apisaloma i te taimi tenā ke fai a ia mo fai te tupu, kae kāti ne manatu aka a ia me e ‵lei ke tamate a Amanono ko te mea ke seai sena nafa ki te tofi ko te tupu.* Faitalia me ne fai pefea, ne gasuesue eiloa a Apisaloma i te taimi telā ne toka ei a ia.


11 Jesus said that such ones would be happy, since they would “be satisfied.” 	 11 Ne fai mai a Iesu me i tino penā ka fia‵fia, me e “ma‵kona latou.”


If you feel that way, Jehovah can help you develop courage. 	 Kafai e penā loa ou lagonaga, e mafai o fesoasoani atu a Ieova ke ati aka ne koe te loto toa.


Countless millions of children lost in death will “hear his voice” when he speaks to them: “I say to you, Get up!” 	 E lau i te fia miliona o tama‵liki kolā ko oti ne ‵mate ka lagona ne latou “tena leo” i te taimi e faipati atu ei a ia ki a latou: “Au e fai atu ki a koe . . . , tu ki luga!”


(Romans 12:4-9) Showing love to others is a basic mark of true Christians. 	 (Loma 12:4-9) A te fakaasiatuga o te alofa ki nisi tino se fakailoga fakavae o Kelisiano ‵tonu.


I applied to attend, and the Austria branch asked whether I would be interested in attending the 32nd class of Gilead School. 	 Ne tusi atu au ke kau ki ei, kae ne fakamolemole mai a te ofisa lagolago i Austria me ko au e fiafia o kau ki te Akoga Kiliata, te vasega 32.


(Acts 16:23, 24) How quickly things had happened! 	 (Galu. 16:23, 24) Ne ‵fuli fakavave eiloa te tulaga o mea ‵tupu!


He does the same for those exercising faith in him today.—Matthew 6:11, 25-34. 12. 	 E fai foki eiloa a ia penā ki tino kolā e fakatuanaki ki a ia i aso nei.—Mataio 6:11, 25-34.


Por·neiʹa includes such acts as oral sex, anal sex, and masturbating another person—conduct commonly associated with houses of prostitution. 	 E aofia i te por·neiʹa a faifaiga fakatauavaga kolā e fakaaogā i ei te gutu (oral sex), te muli (anal sex), mo te milimiliga o se isi tino ke fakamalie ei ona manakoga fakatauavaga (masturbating)—ko faifaiga kolā e masani o fai i fale tali tāgata.


Judgment by Jesus will mean either life or death. 	 E fakauiga eiloa a te fakamasinoga telā ka fai ne Iesu ki te mauaga o te ola io me ko te mate.


5 Remember Jehovah’s promise: “Any weapon . . . formed against you will have no success.” 	 5 Masaua te folafolaga a Ieova: “Ka seai eiloa se meatau e mafai o fakapakia ne ia a koe.”


6 Paul’s values changed as soon as he became a Christian. 	 6 Ne ‵fuli fakavave ne Paulo a mea kolā ne fakatāua ne ia i te taimi ne fai ei a ia mo fai se Kelisiano.


Yet, I experience the truth of the words found at Psalm 18:29: ‘By my God I can climb a wall.’”—Gerard, age 79; baptized 1955. 	 Kae ne iloa ne au te ‵tonu o pati i te Salamo 18:29, penei: ‘E tuku mai ne koe te malosi ki a au, e mafai ei ne au o fakatakavale oku fili.’ ”—Ko pati a Gerard telā ko 79 ana tausaga kae ne papatiso i te 1955.


WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 18-24, 2017 	 TE VAIASO I A SETEMA 18-24, 2017


“The very One sitting in the heavens will laugh; Jehovah himself will hold them in derision. 	 “E katakata te Aliki i tena nofogaaliki i te lagi kae fakatauemu foki a ia ki olotou fuafuaga sē aogā.


(Matt. 17:14-20) Faith in Jehovah is needed in order to overcome mountainlike obstacles. 	 (Mataio 17:14-20) E manakogina a te fakatuanaki ki a Ieova ke manumalo ei i fakalavelave ‵lasi kolā e fai pelā me ne mauga.


But if we do not make ourselves understood by others, how can they benefit from our knowledge? 	 Kae kafai e se malamalama a nisi tino i pati kolā e fai atu ne tatou, e mafai pefea o maua ne latou a mea aogā mai i ‵tou poto?


If we receive privileges in Jehovah’s service, we should view these as opportunities to show the genuineness of our love by “seeking, not [our] own advantage, but that of the other person.” (1 Cor. 10:24) For example, at our assemblies and conventions, attendants are on duty in the seating area before others are scheduled to enter. 	 Kafai e maua ne tatou a tauliaga i te galuega a Ieova, e ‵tau o ‵kilo atu tatou ki avanoaga konei ke fakaasi atu ‵tou a‵lofa tonu mai te “sē ‵sala atu faeloa a tino taki tokotasi ki tena ‵lei eiloa, kae ki te ‵lei o te suā tino.” (1 Koli. 10:24) E pelā mo ‵tou fono i te fenua mo fono i te atufenua, e onoono faka‵lei a taina fesoasoani ki koga e saga‵saga ei a tino kae koi tuai o talia a nisi tino ke ulu atu ki loto.


(Read Luke 18:28-30.) 	 (Faitau te Luka 18:28-30.)


(John 3:5) When used as a figure of speech, the word “birth” means “beginning,” such as in the expression “the birth of a nation.” 	 (Ioane 3:5) Kafai e fakaaoga i se auala fakatusa, a te pati “fanau” e fakauiga ki te “kamataga,” e pelā mo te “fanau mai o se atufenua.”


16 Consider the experience of a sister whose adult son at one time had love for Jehovah. 	 16 Mafaufau la ki te tala o se tuagane telā e isi sena tamaliki tagata ne alofa muamua ki a Ieova.


She did, and through the branch office of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Mexico, arrangements were made for a Chinese-speaking Witness to call on him. 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “Kafai koutou e ma‵sei, kae e iloa ne koutou o tuku atu a mea ‵lei ki otou tama‵liki, e se sili atu la te otou Tamana i te lagi, i te fia tuku atu o te Agaga Tapu ki tino kolā e fakamolemole atu ki a ia?”


3 Over the millenniums the great Adversary, Satan the Devil, has wickedly sought to discredit the testimony of God’s witnesses. 	 3 I te fia afe tausaga, ne kausaki eiloa te Fili sili, ko Satani te Tiapolo, o fakasēaogā ne ia a te fakamaoni o molimau a te Atua.


Do You Recognize the Mark? 	 E Mata, e Lavea ne Koe a te Fakailoga?


Jehovah is aware of his servants’ struggles in this regard, and he wants to help them dominate their sinful tendencies. 	 E iloa ne Ieova me e faigata ki ana tavini a te mea tenei, kae e manako ke fesoasoani atu ki a latou ke pule faka‵lei atu ki olotou manakoga agasala.


(1 John 4:10) What is the appropriate response to it? 	 (1 Ioane 4:10) E fakaasi atu pefea ne tatou te ‵tou loto fakafetai mō te mea tenei?


(Read Ephesians 1:8-10.) 	 (Faitau te Efeso 1:8-10.)


2 Today, a drama of utmost importance is under way—and it involves you! 	 2 I aso nei, e isi se ata tāua ‵ki ko sae mai—kae e aofia i ei a koe!


Regarding his followers, he stated: “You are no part of the world.” 	 E uiga ki ana soko, ne fai mai tou tagata: “Koutou e se ne vaega o te lalolagi.”


Motivated by Love 	 Ne Fakamalosigina ne te Alofa


To start with, the newcomers were anointed as additional members of the Israel of God. 	 A tino ‵fou konei ne fakaeke ke fai mo fai ne sui o te Isalaelu a te Atua.


Would they dare to use them? 	 E mata, ka fakaaogā ne latou?


18 Much hard work is needed in order to support Kingdom interests. 	 18 E manakogina ‵ki a te ga‵lue malosi o tatou ke ‵lago atu ki mea o te Malo.


What can we do to imitate the teachers who went through the land in Jehoshaphat’s day? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o fai ne tatou ke fakaakoako atu ei ki faiakoga kolā ne olo i loto i te fenua kātoa i aso o Iosefatu?


How do some view sacrifices they made in the past? 	 E ‵kilo atu pefea a nisi tino ki mea ne fai ne latou i taimi ko ‵teka?


UPON seeing the spiritual need of the crowds, Jesus told his disciples: “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. 	 I TE laveaatuga ne ia o manakoga faka-te-agaga o te vaitino, ne fai atu a Iesu ki ana soko: “Ko oko eiloa i te lasi o te saito e fia ‵kati, ka ko tino ga‵lue i te saito e se tokouke!


Will you design a house with a slanted roof to shed rain and snow? 	 E mata, ka fakatu ne koe se fale telā e se pāpā te tuāfale ko te mea ke fakasali keatea te vaiua mo te kiona?


What Did We Learn? 	 Ne a Mea ne Tau‵loto ne Tatou?


19 In review, what have we learned? 	 19 Kafai e toe onoono tatou ki ei, ne a mea ko oti ne tauloto ne tatou?


(Job 2:3-5; Prov. 27:11) However, if Jehovah completely relieved us of the need to exert ourselves to fight our imperfect tendencies so as to please him, any claim of loyalty and support of his sovereignty would be meaningless. 	 (Iopu 2:3-5; Faata. 27:11) Kae kafai e fesoasoani mai a Ieova ke mo a ma fakaoti ‵tou mafi o taua atu ki ‵tou manakoga sē ‵lei katoatoa ko te mea ke fakafiafia atu ki a ia, ko tena uiga ka seai eiloa se aoga o ‵tou pati me e a‵lofa fakamaoni kae ‵lago atu tatou ki tena pulega sili.


Call out for understanding itself and give forth your voice for discernment. Keep seeking for it as for silver.’—Proverbs 2:1-4. 	 Akai atu ke maua te poto, kae fakamolemole atu ke maua te malamalama. ‵Sala malosi ki ei e pelā eiloa manafai e ‵sala koe ki siliva.’—Faataoto 2:1-4.


April 1, 2009 	 Apelila 1, 2009


One writer says: “The Goddess and God are seen as a manifestation of the feminine and masculine forces of nature. 	 E fai mai te tino tusitala e tokotasi me e foliga mai me i te Atua Fafine mo te Atua Tagata “e fakaata mai i ei te malosi o fāfine mo te malosi o tāgata kolā e maua sāle i te olaga masani.


As an example, consider Paul’s words to Timothy: “If any man is reaching out for an office of overseer, he is desirous of a fine work.” (1 Timothy 3:1) During the 2000 service year, the number of congregations worldwide increased by 1,502, making a new total of 91,487. 	 E pelā mo pati konei a Paulo ki a Timoteo: “Kafai se tino e fia fai a ia mo takitaki o te ekalesia, e manako a ia ki galuega ‵lei.” (1 Timoteo 3:1) I te tausaga faka-te-taviniga ko te 2000, ne momea aka te aofaki o fakapotopotoga i te lalolagi kātoa i te 1,502, telā ko maua ei se aofaki fou kātoa ko te 91,487.


No, it is not. 	 Ikai, e se mafai.


As in the case of the 17 need-greaters who have moved to Ghana, many thousands of evangelizers worldwide have been motivated by love for Jehovah to “offer themselves willingly.” 	 E pelā mo te toko 17 kolā ne olo ki Ghana ona ko te lasi o te manakoga i ei, e lau i afe o tino talai i te lalolagi kātoa ko oti ne fakamalosigina ne te alofa ki a Ieova ke “ofo atu ne latou a latou eiloa mo te loto fia‵fia.”


Keep Your Eyes on the Big Issue, June 	 Saga Tonu Atu ki te Mataupu Tāua, Iuni


“The humble people you will save.”—2 SAMUEL 22:28. 	 “E faka‵sao ne koe a latou kolā e loto malalo.”—2 SAMUELU 22:28.


(Acts 16:1, 2) In time, Timothy qualified to take on weighty responsibilities.—Phil. 2:19, 20; 1 Tim. 1:3. 	 (Galu. 16:1, 2) I se taimi mai tua ifo, ne toka ei a Timoteo o fai a galuega e uke atu.—Fili. 2:19, 20; 1 Timo. 1:3.


They do not agree with the thought that religious leaders have the right to set the standards of behavior. 	 E sē tali‵tonu latou me e ‵tau mo takitaki lotu o fai ne latou a tulafono e uiga ki amioga.


This wholesome fear of displeasing him helps them to resist the spirit of Satan’s world. 	 A te mataku tonu ke mo a ma fakafanoanoa atu ki a ia e fesoasoani mai ke ‵teke atu tatou ki te agaga o te lalolagi a Satani.


Indeed, we have not yet won the complete victory. 	 E tonu, e seki manumalo katoatoa eiloa tatou i te taua.


7 Despite their many temples with their pantheon of gods, the Romans were not known to cultivate a real, personal relationship with the gods they worshipped. 	 7 Faitalia te uke o falesa mo atua o latou, ne seki ati aka ne tino Loma se fesokotakiga totino o latou mo atua kolā e tapuaki latou ki ei.


(Matthew 24:45) The “slave” providing spiritual “food” is the congregation of spirit-anointed Christians. 	 (Mataio 24:45) A te “tavini” telā e tuku mai ne ia a “meakai” faka-te-agaga ko te fakapotopotoga o Kelisiano fakaekegina ki te agaga.


(Psalm 145:16) At that time the whole earth will be “filled with the knowledge of Jehovah.” 	 (Salamo 145:16) I te taimi tenā a te lalolagi kātoa ka ‘‵fonu i te malamalama e uiga ki a Ieova.’


(Acts 2:5-11) However, God had just made a significant change in his dealings. 	 (Galuega 2:5-11) Kae ne fatoa fai ne te Atua se ‵fuliga fakaofoofogia i ana faifaiga.


As shown by an experience, what potential does our Bible-based literature have? 	 E pelā mo mea kolā e fakaasi mai i te tala tenei, ne a mea kāti e mafai o ‵tupu ona ko ‵tou tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu?


They would be distracted and become “weighed down.” 	 Ko tō fakalavelave latou i te faiga o nisi mea kae ko ‘faka‵mafa olotou loto’ ki ei.


“Come to me, all you who are toiling and loaded down,” said Jesus, “and I will refresh you. 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “O‵mai ki a au a koutou katoa kolā e fi‵ta i te ‵mafa otou amoga, me ka avatu ne au ki a koutou a te malologa.


If we do likewise, we will have greater courage and success in God’s service. 	 Kafai foki e fai tatou penā, ka maua ne tatou a te loto malosi mo te manuia i te galuega a te Atua.


“On one particular day,” says Selma, “I didn’t want to have a Bible study. 	 “I te aso fua e tasi,” muna a Selma, “Ne seki manako au ke fai taku akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


(Psalm 69:30) To that end, Malachi has further counsel that can be of great benefit. 	 (Salamo 69:30) Ke oko atu ki te fakamoemoega tenā, e isi foki ne pati fakatonutonu a Malaki kolā e mafai o aogā malosi.


If there is ever a conflict between what you want and what I am inclined to want, what you want will win—every time.” 	 Kafai e fe‵paki a mea kolā e manako koe ki ei mo mea kolā e manako au ki ei, ka manumalo eiloa koe i taimi katoa.”


Christians, on the other hand, are required to worship God, not just one day per week, but every day. 	 I te suā feitu, e manakogina ke tapuaki atu a Kelisiano ki te Atua, e se ko te aso fua e tasi i te vaiaso, kae ko aso katoa.


The time had not yet come for the weedlike imitation Christians to be separated from the true Christian wheat. 	 E seki oko ki te taimi ke ‵vae keatea ei a Kelisiano ‵loi kolā e fai pelā me ne mouku ma‵sei mai Kelisiano ‵tonu kolā e fai pelā me ne saito.


To Timothy he wrote: “Give orders to those who are rich in the present system of things not to be high-minded, and to rest their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who furnishes us all things richly for our enjoyment.”—1 Timothy 6:17. 	 I tena tusi ki a Timoteo, ne fai atu a ia: “Fakatonu ki tino kolā e mauko‵loa i mea o te olaga nei ke se fakamata‵mata, ka ke se tuku atu foki olotou fakamoemoega ki mea e gata i lalo nei te lotou aogā, ka ke tuku atu olotou fakamoemoega ki te Atua, telā e alofa o tuku mai ne ia a mea katoa e manuia ei tatou.”—1 Timoteo 6:17.


Doing so will enable us to combat our own sinful tendencies and resist the contaminating influences of this world. 	 A te faiga penā ka fai ei tatou ke taua atu ki ‵tou manakoga agasala kae ‵teke atu ki fakamalosiga ma‵sei o te lalolagi tenei.


We got married in 1955. 	 Ne avaga māua i te 1955.


Then, for no apparent reason, they retreated. 	 E aunoa mo se pogai, ne ‵toe foki atu latou.


7 In Germany a man opposed his wife’s interest in Bible truth and was convinced that Jehovah’s Witnesses wanted to deceive her. 	 7 Ne ‵teke atu se tagata i Siamani ki te fiafia o tena avaga ki te munatonu i te Tusi Tapu kae ne talitonu katoatoa a ia me ne ma‵nako a Molimau a Ieova o fakaloiloi tou fafine.


2 Some 18 months earlier, in his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus had provided his disciples with a model upon which to base their prayers. 	 2 I se 18 masina mai mua atu i ei, i tena Lauga i te Mauga, ne tuku atu ne Iesu se ‵talo fakaakoako ki ana soko ke fakavae ki ei olotou ‵talo.


(Isa. 52:11; John 17:16; Acts 5:29) Only under those circumstances can we uphold our heavenly Father’s sovereignty and have the hope of being spared when Jehovah clears his name of reproach and demonstrates that he is the Universal Sovereign. 	 (Isaia 52:11; Ioane 17:16; Galuega 5:29) Kafai e ‵vae keatea tatou mai te pulega a Satani, ka mafai o ‵lago atu tatou ki te pulega sili a te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi kae fakamoemoe ke sao koe māfai ko faka‵mā a te igoa o Ieova kae fakaasi atu i ei me i a ia ko te Pule Sili i te lagi mo te lalolagi.


A person’s economic circumstances, health issues, or other factors may make it necessary for extended families, including a number of relatives, to live together. 	 E mafai o fai ne tulaga faiga‵ta i mea tau tupe o se tino, masaki, io me ko nisi mea aka foki ke ‵nofo fakatasi mo tino e tokouke kolā e kāiga.


Genesis shows how Satan and wickedness entered the world, and the concluding portion of Revelation reveals how evil will be eliminated, the Devil will be destroyed, and the will of God is to be done on the earth as it is in heaven. 	 E fakaasi mai i te Kenese a te auala ne oko mai ei a Satani mo amioga ma‵sei ki te lalolagi, kae e fakaasi mai i fuaiupu fakaoti o te Fakaasiga a te auala ka fakaseai atu ei a amioga ma‵sei, te Tiapolo, kae ka fai a te loto o te Atua i te lalolagi e pelā mo te faiga i te lagi.


Hypocritical displays of devotion and righteousness are in vain. 	 A te fakaasi fakaloiloi atu o te tapuakiga mo te amiotonu e seai ne aogā.


How can imitating Jesus’ courtesy improve our relationships with others? 	 E mafai pefea o tau‵tali atu tatou ki uiga āva o Iesu ke momea aka ei te ‵lei o ‵tou fesokotakiga mo nisi tino?


But the question is, How does Jesus’ sacrifice make everlasting life possible? 	 Kae ko te fesili la, E mafai pefea ne te taulaga a Iesu o aumai te ola se-gata-mai?


We need to develop qualities that please Jehovah and perform works that are acceptable to him.—2 Pet. 3:11. 	 E ‵tau o ati aka ne tatou a uiga kolā e fakafiafia atu ki a Ieova kae fai a galuega kolā e talia ne ia.—2 Petelu 3:11.


We need to know not only what he has done but also how and why he has acted that way. 	 E se ma‵nako fua tatou ke iloa atu ana mea ne fai kae e ‵tau foki o iloa ne tatou a te auala mo te pogai ne gasuesue ei a ia i te auala tenā.


Climate change may bring disaster. 	 A mafulifuliga o tau o aso e iku atu ki fakalavelave ‵tupu fakafuasei.


What are some ways in which we are united as God’s people? 	 Ne a nisi auala e ‵kau fakatasi ei tatou e pelā me ne tino o te Atua?


20 As we read the Scriptures, what should we do if we come across a passage that is difficult to understand, especially with regard to Jehovah’s thinking? 	 20 I te taimi e fai‵tau ei tatou ki te Tusi Tapu, ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou māfai ko fai‵tau tatou ki se fuaiupu telā e faigata ke malamalama i ei, maise eiloa e uiga ki mafaufauga o Ieova?


Up to this point in my life, I had learned to be somewhat macho. 	 I te taimi tenei o toku olaga, ne tauloto au ke fai pelā me se tagata fusu.


Let us be “mild-tempered and lowly in heart,” as Jesus was. 	 Ke “agamalu kae loto maulalo,” e pelā eiloa mo Iesu.


(Titus 3:2) Allow time for your friends and family to adjust. As your marriage has changed, so your friendships may change too. 	 (Tito 3:2) Ke fakaavanoa a taimi e lava ke fai ne ou taugasoa mo kāiga a fakamafulifuliga.


(Ephesians 4:8, 11) Those who benefit from their loving service may not always express their appreciation, but Jehovah sees all that faithful elders do. 	 (Efeso 4:8, 11, NW) Kāti ka se fakaasi atu faeloa ne tino kolā e maua ne latou a mea aogā mai i te lotou taviniga alofa a te lotou loto fakafetai, kae e lavea ne Ieova a mea katoa e fai ne toeaina fakamaoni.


• a way to accomplish more 	 • avanoaga ke fai a galuega e uke atu


(Rev. 7:9, 14) Furthermore, under the rule of Jesus and his joint heirs, the resurrected 144,000, there will be “a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” 	 (Fakaasiga 7:9, 14) E se gata i ei, mai lalo i te takitakiga a Iesu mo ana sui, ko te toko 144,000 kolā ko oti ne faka‵tu aka, ka toe faka‵tu aka ei a “tino ‵lei mo tino se ‵lei . . . mai te mate.”


No human can accomplish that. 	 E seai eiloa se tino e mafai o fakataunu ne ia a te mea tenā.


Keep On Saying, “Come!” 	 E Tumau Eiloa i te Fai Atu, “Vau!”


Jehovah inspired his prophet Isaiah to describe Babylon’s fall that far in advance. 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a Ieova ki tena pelofeta ko Isaia ke fakamatala ne ia te pakūga o Papelonia i te fia tausaga mai mua atu i ei ke oko eiloa ki te taimi tenā.


Or he may see to it that a corrupt or antagonistic official is unexpectedly replaced by a more reasonable one. 	 Io me kāti e fakamautinoa aka ne ia ke sui fakapoi se ofisa pule masei kae ‵teke ne se tino tai ‵lei atu.


12 Nevertheless, as individuals we can request that God accept us into his family of approved servants.* How is that possible for sinners such as we are? 	 12 E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, e mafai ne tatou taki tokotasi o akai atu ke talia tatou ne te Atua ki loto i tena kāiga o tavini kolā e talia ne ia.* E mafai pefea o tupu te mea tenā ki tino agasala e pelā mo tatou?


The origin of marriage, how it was regulated under the Mosaic Law, and the pattern Jesus set for Christian wedlock are matters discussed in the first article. 	 A te māfuaga o te avaga, te auala ne fakatulafonogina i ei mai i lalo i te Tulafono a Mose, mo te fakaakoakoga ne tuku mai ne Iesu mō Kelisiano a‵vaga e aofia i mea kolā ka sau‵tala ki ei i te mataupu muamua.


Venting anger without concern for the consequences can cause serious damage to our own and others’ spiritual, emotional, and physical health. 	 A te faipati atu mo te kaitaua e aunoa mo te mafaufau ki mea ka iku mai i ei e mafai o fakamasei malosi mai ki a tatou e pelā foki mo nisi tino i te feitu faka-te-agaga, mea tau lagonaga mo te malosi faka-te-foitino.


Might your favorite be Psalm 37:10, 11; Daniel 2:44; John 5:28, 29; or Revelation 21:3, 4? 	 E mata, e fiafia koe ki te Salamo 37:10, 11; Tanielu 2:44; Ioane 5:28, 29; io me ko te Fakaasiga 21:3, 4?


2 A large crowd gathered in front of the house. 	 2 Ne maopoopo se vaitino mai mua o te fale tenā.


From the beach, the resurrected Jesus observed the group. 	 Ne onoono atu a Iesu, telā ko oti ne fakatu aka, ki te potukau tenā.


11 Godly parents are responsible for instructing their children about Jehovah and his ways. 	 11 E panaki mo mātua kolā e tavini ki te Atua a te akoakoga o olotou tama‵liki e uiga ki a Ieova mo ana auala.


Offer Sacrifices of Praise Wholeheartedly 	 Ke Ofo Atu a Taulaga o Vikiga mo te Loto Kātoa


16. Jesus always used his keen mental faculties in what way? 16 With his perfect mind, Jesus was a master at reasoning logically with people. 	 16 Ona ko te ‵lei katoatoa o tena mafaufau, ne apo ‵ki a Iesu i te faiga o fakamatalaga kolā e fakatalitonu faka‵lei atu ki tino.


(Matthew 4:23; John 11:1-44) Those miracles were a shadow of what he will do in the future. 	 (Mataio 4:23; Ioane 11:1-44) A vavega konā ne ata fua o mea kolā ka fai ne ia i aso mai mua nei.


(Gen. 28:3, 4) So the effort Jacob put forth to find the right wife and produce a family reflected his confidence in what Jehovah had said. 	 (Kenese 28:3, 4) Tela la a taumafaiga ne fai ne Iakopo ke maua se avaga telā e fetaui ‵lei kae tausi atu ki tena kāiga ne fakaasi atu i ei a tena talitonu ki pati a Ieova.


10 Deceptive reasonings. 	 10 Fakamatalaga faka‵se tino.


(Prov. 20:5) The apostle Paul endeavored to understand “people of all sorts” in order to share the good news with them, and a similar approach can help us as well.—1 Cor. 9:19-23. 	 (Faata. 20:5) Ne taumafai eiloa te apositolo ko Paulo ke malamalama i “vaegā tino kese‵kese katoa” ko te mea ke fakasalalau atu ne ia te tala ‵lei ki a latou, kae e mafai o fesoasoani mai ki a tatou a te vaegā kilokiloga tenā.—1 Koli. 9:19-23.


“We don’t know what to say except that we love you. 	 “Se iloa me ne a pati ka fai, kae na ko te fai atu me i a matou e a‵lofa ki a koe.


What rights are included, and how will a better understanding of this provide you with added incentive to maintain Christian morality? 	 E fakaagasala pefea ne se tino a te suā tino, kae ka mafai pefea o fesoasoani mai tou malamalama ki te fakamalosiakaga o tau fakaikuga ke fai a amioga ‵lei faka-Kelisiano?


Nevertheless, as “the Rock of times indefinite,” he can be trusted “for all times.” 	 Kae e pelā me ko ‘te tou Puipuiga ki te se gata mai,’ e mafai o tali‵tonu “faeloa” ki a ia.


Jacob’s descendants living in Egypt increase so rapidly that by royal mandate they are made to suffer as slaves. 	 Ne gasolo vave eiloa o tokouke a te gafa o Iakopo i Aikupito telā ne fai ei te fakatonuga a te tupu ke fakalogo‵mae latou e pelā me ne pologa.


He honored Jesus in an unexpected way by resurrecting him to “a superior position” and giving him what no one else had received up until that time—immortal spirit life!* (Phil. 2:9; 1 Tim. 6:16) What an outstanding acknowledgment of Jesus’ faithful course! 	 Ne fakaaloalo ne ia a Iesu i se auala fakaofoofogia mai te ‵toe fakatuakaga o ia ki se “tulaga telā e maluga atu” kae tuku atu ki a ia a te mea telā e seki maua eiloa ne se tino i te taimi tenā—se tino faka-te-agaga telā e se mafai o mate!* (Fili. 2:9; 1 Timo. 6:16) Ko oko eiloa i te tu ‵kese o te taui tenei o te fakamaoni o Iesu!


At that time, no one will go hungry. 	 I te taimi tenā, ka seai se tino e ‵toe fiakai.


(Matthew 4:15-17; Isaiah 9:1, 2) Jesus was that “great light,” and his ministry proved that he was the Prophet foretold by Moses. 	 I te taimi eiloa tena, ne kamata a Iesu o talai atu penei: ‘Ke salamo koutou mai i otou agasala, me ko pili mai te Malo o te lagi!’ ” (Mataio 4:15-17; Isaia 9:1, 2) A Iesu ko te “mainaga lasi” tenā, kae ne fakamaoni mai ne tena galuega me i a ia ko te Pelofeta telā ne ‵valo mai ne Mose.


6 While Jehovah originated marriage, human governments have some control over the actions of those getting married. 	 6 E ui eiloa ne māfua mai i a Ieova a te fakaipoipoga, e isi se vaega o te pulega a malo o tāgata ki faifaiga kolā e fai ne tino kolā ka fakaipoipo.


It summarizes God’s purpose to bring an end to all suffering. 	 E fakamatala fakatoetoe mai i ei a te fuafuaga a te Atua ke fakaseai atu a logo‵maega katoa.


“Be courageous and very strong,” God commanded. 	 Ne fakatonu atu te Atua: “Ke loto ma‵losi kae fakatuanaki.”


Cultivating the friendship of Christians who will support his resolve is truly beneficial. 	 E aogā ‵ki a te ‵kau fakatasi mo taugasoa Kelisiano kolā e mafai o fesoasoani atu ke ‵teke ki faifaiga konā.


They were put into writing, evidently by Moses, who may have made use of oral accounts or perhaps even preexisting documents. 	 Ne tusi ki lalo ne Mose, telā kāti ne fakaaoga faka‵lei ne ia a tala ne fakamatala atu io me kāti e isi ne fakamatalaga ne tusi ki lalo e uiga ki ei.


The apostle Paul calls Abraham “the father of all those having faith.” 	 Ne taku ne te apositolo ko Paulo a Apelaamo e pelā me ko te “tamana o tino fakatuanaki.”


When God’s Will Is Done on Earth 	 Te Taimi ka Fai ei te Loto o te Atua i te Lalolagi


How this pained Nehemiah! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te fakalogo‵mae atu o te mea tenei ki a Neemia!


(2 Timothy 3:1-5) In certain lands, the lives of many are threatened by food shortages and wars. 2, 3. 	 (2 Timoteo 3:1-5) I nisi fenua, e ‵mate atu a tino e tokouke ona ko te sē lava o mea‵kai mo taua.


As Isaac’s firstborn son, Esau had the legal right to that promise. 	 E pelā me ko te tama toekimua a Isaako, ne ‵tau eiloa o maua ne Esau a te tautoga tenā mai lalo i te tulafono.


(Heb. 11:4) 	 (Epe. 11:4)


[Chart on page 7] 	 [Te Fakasologa i te itulau e 7]


Add to this the stress of everyday life, the competitive atmosphere at school or in the workplace, and the struggle to make ends meet, and this natural tendency is intensified. 	 E fakaopoopo atu ki ei, ko fakalavelave o te olaga i aso takitasi, ko te olaga fakatau‵fai i te akoga mo te koga galue, mo te taumafaiga ke maua a mea e tausi ei te ola, kae e gasolo aka faeloa o lasi te uiga tenei.


During 2001, Jehovah’s Witnesses will have as their yeartext these words of Colossians 4:12: “Stand complete and with firm conviction in all the will of God.” 3. For what two things did Epaphras pray? 	 I te tausaga ko te 2001 ka filifili aka ne Molimau a Ieova a pati konei i te te Kolose 4:12 ke fai mo fai te lotou tusi siki mō te tausaga: ‘Tuku atu katoatoa otou loto o fai te loto o te Atua.’


(Acts 8:34) The sincere Ethiopian had already gone to Jerusalem to worship, and he likely prayed for guidance. 	 (Galuega 8:34) Ko oti ne fanatu te Aitiope fakamaoni tenei ke tapuaki atu i Ielusalema, kae kāti ne ‵talo atu ke maua ne ia se fakatakitakiga.


Happily, like Martha, you have good reason to say, ‘I know that my loved one will rise in the resurrection.’ 	 E pelā mo Maleta, se mea fakafiafia me e isi se pogai ‵lei ke fai atu koe: ‘E iloa ne au me ka toetu mai toku tino pele i te toetuga.’


(Genesis 39:11) Yet, Joseph knew that such conduct could not be hidden from God. 	 (Kenese 39:11) Kae ne iloa ne Iosefa me e se mafai eiloa o ‵funa aka te amioga tenā mai te Atua.


How grateful we would be that we did not make a situation worse by slandering a fellow Christian! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te fakafiafia me ne seki fai ne tatou ke momea aka te masei o te tulaga mai te fakamasei ne tatou se taina Kelisiano!


True, the picture may be simple and the handwriting unrefined, but the lesson children learn from this act is profound. 	 E tonu, e mafai eiloa o se gali a te ata io me faigata o lavea faka‵lei atu olotou igoa, kae ko te akoakoga e maua ne tama‵liki mai i ei e tāua malosi ‵ki.


We should be careful that our conduct does not bring reproach on Jehovah and his organization.—Rom. 2:24. 	 E ‵tau o fakaeteete tatou ke mo a ma fakamasei ne tatou a Ieova mo tena fakapotopotoga i ‵tou amioga.—Loma 2:24.


20. What was foretold at Micah 4:6-13? 	 20 Ke mafau‵fau nei ki pati fakapelofeta i te Mika 4:6-13.


In this context, the Greek word translated “evident demonstration” refers to “convincing evidence” of an invisible reality, such as the existence of Jehovah God, Jesus Christ, the angels, and the activities of the heavenly Kingdom. 	 I te fakamatalaga tenei, a te pati Eleni telā ne ‵fuli ki te “fakaasiga manino” e fakasino ki fakamaoniga kolā e fakatalitonugina o se mea tonu telā e se lavea, e pelā mo te ola tonu o Ieova te Atua, Iesu Keliso, agelu, mo mea e fai i te Malo o te lagi.


(Proverbs 28:13) Jesus also said we could pray: “Do not bring us into temptation, but rescue us from what is wicked.” 	 (Faataoto 28:13) Ne fai mai foki a Iesu me e mafai o ‵talo atu tatou, penei: “Kae sa takitakigina matou ki se tofotofoga, kae faka‵sao mai matou mai te masei.”


Today, Paul is a happy man, no longer depressed about his past life. 	 Nei la a Paulo se tagata fiafia, telā e se toe loto māfatia e uiga ki tena olaga mua.


Judging from the warnings written by early postapostolic writers, such as Tertullian, most of the leisure activities at that time were fraught with spiritual and moral dangers for true Christians. 	 Ko iloa ne tatou a mea kolā ne tusi mai ne tino tusitala mai tua o te kau apositolo ke fakaeteete i ei, e pelā mo mea ne tusi mai ne Tetuliana, ne ‵fonu a te ukega o faifaiga fakafia‵fia i aso konā i mea fakama‵taku i te feitu faka-te-agaga mo mea tau amioga ki Kelisiano ‵tonu.


David expresses a desire to build a house for the true God. 	 Ko fakaasi atu ne Tavita tena manakoga ke faite se fale mō te Atua tonu.


For instance, suppose we are discussing the subject of God’s forgiveness, and we want to illustrate the point made at Acts 3:19, where it says that Jehovah ‘blots out,’ or wipes out, our errors. 	 Kafai ko sau‵tala tatou e uiga ki te loto fakamagalo o te Atua, kae e ma‵nako tatou ke faka‵mafa atu te manatu i te Galuega 3:19, telā e fai mai me i a Ieova e “fakamagalo” ne ia ‵tou mea ‵se.


Discuss differences calmly and honestly. 	 Ke sau‵tala i se auala filemu kae fakamaoni e uiga ki te mataupu tenā.


Now if it starts first with us, what will the end be of those who are not obedient to the good news of God?”—1 Pet. 4:17. 	 Kafai e kamata i a tatou, kae ka pefea la manafai e fakaoti ki tino kolā e se tali‵tonu ki te Tala ‵Lei mai i te Atua?”—1 Petelu 4:17.


But it does not have to be a constant source of distress. 	 Kae e se ‵tau o logo‵mae faeloa tatou i ei.


Appointed men should have great satisfaction when the younger ones whom they have trained become qualified to take on the work. 	 E ‵tau o lotoma‵lie a taina ne ‵tofigina māfai e lavea ne latou i talavou kolā ne akoako ne latou, ko fetaui ‵lei ke fai a galuega.


4 How appropriate it was later for David to urge Solomon to be courageous and construct the temple! 	 4 Se mea fakafiafia fakamuli ifo ke fakamalosi ne Tavita a Solomona ke loto toa kae ke faite ne ia te faletapu!


(John 18:37) “They do not know the voice of strangers.” 	 (Ioa. 18:37) “E se iloa ne latou a leo o tino fakaa‵tea.”


13 Because of listening to the Devil and not rejecting his lies, the first human pair apostatized. 	 13 Ona ko te fakalogo‵logo ki te Tiapolo kae e se ‵teke atu ki ana loi, ne fai ei te tauavaga muamua mo fai ne aposetate io me ne tino ‵teke.


What did Jehovah do to make a relationship with him possible? 	 Se a te mea ne fai ne Ieova ko te mea ke mafai o maua ne tatou se fesokotakiga ‵lei mo ia?


17, 18. How can we help new ones gain confidence in the ministry? 	 17, 18. E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu tatou ki tino ‵fou ke maua ne latou te loto talitonu i te galuega talai?


However, we should keep in mind that when we speak, “we all stumble many times.” 	 Kae e ‵tau o masaua ne tatou me kafai e fai‵pati tatou, “a tatou katoa e ‵siga i taimi e uke.”


Highlights From the Book of Joshua 	 Manatu Tāua Mai te Tusi ko Iosua


Abraham, a man of faith in ancient times, obediently left prosperous Ur in order to live in tents and pursue his friendship with Jehovah. 	 A Apelaamo, telā se tagata fakatuanaki i aso mua, ne fakalogo o tiakina ne ia te fa‵kai ko Ulo ko te mea ke fanatu o nofo i faleie kae kausaki atu ki se va fakataugasoa mo Ieova.


(Matthew 16:21) It is important to note, however, that neither Jesus nor the Bible writers ever claimed that he would rise from the dead by natural means. 	 (Mataio 16:21) E tāua ke masaua ne tatou me ne seki fai mai a Iesu io me ko tino ne tusi ne latou a te Tusi Tapu me ka toe fakatu aka a ia e auala i se isi malosi aka.


If we were to rebel against those humans, how would Jehovah view our actions?—Read 1 Thessalonians 5:12, 13. 	 Kafai e ‵teke atu tatou ki tino konā, ka kilo mai pefea a Ieova ki ‵tou faifaiga?—Faitau te 1 Tesalonia 5:12, 13.


Ziba said that Mephibosheth had disloyally stayed behind in Jerusalem in the hope of acquiring the kingship for himself.* David believed Ziba’s slander and turned over all of Mephibosheth’s property to that liar!—2 Samuel 16:1-4. 	 Ne fai atu a Sipa me ne seki fakamaoni a Mefiposeta kae ne nofo atu ei a ia i Ielusalema ona ko te fakamoemoega ke maua ne ia te tulaga fakatupu.* Ne talitonu a Tavita ki pati fatufatu a Sipa kae ne tuku atu ne ia a mea katoa a Mefiposeta ki te tino loi tenā!—2 Samuelu 16:1-4.


15 When God’s Messianic Kingdom was established in heaven in 1914, the enthroned King, Jesus Christ, took epoch-making action. 	 15 I te taimi ne fakatu aka ei te Malo faka-Mesia o te Atua i te lagi i te 1914, ne gasuesue ei a te Tupu fauugina, ko Iesu Keliso i se auala fakapito.


Today, the world lacks peace, in large measure because so many people have become “lovers of themselves, . . . having no natural affection.” (2 Timothy 3:2, 3) When someone disappoints them or disagrees with their viewpoint, they give vent to “anger and wrath and screaming and abusive speech.” 	 I aso nei, ko seai se filemu i te lalolagi ona ko tino e tokouke ko “ma‵natu fakapito, . . . e se loto a‵lofa.” (2 Timoteo 3:2, 3) Kafai e fakafanoanoa latou ne se tino io me se lotoma‵lie ki olotou kilokiloga, e fakaasi atu ne latou a ‘uiga faka‵mae loto, mo uiga fakaitaita kae paka‵laga valevale mo te pati ma‵sei.’


What will help us to be willing to wait patiently? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke loto fia‵fia tatou o faka‵tali mo te kufaki?


Think about this: No doubt, we would be deeply grateful if a brother gave us some material assistance to help us cope with an emergency. 	 Mafaufau ki te mea tenei: E seai se fakalotolotolua, me ka fia‵fia malosi tatou māfai e fesoasoani mai se taina i te feitu faka-te-foitino ko te mea ke mafai o fakafesagai atu tatou ki se fakalavelave tupu fakafuasei.


The conscience, in fact, has aptly been described as that “part of the personality which is soluble in alcohol.” 	 A te tonuga loa, e fakamatala mai a te loto lagona e pelā me “se uiga masani o se tino telā e mafai fua o faka‵noga ne meainu ma‵losi.”


They were not all of my age or from my cultural background. 	 A latou e se ne tino kolā e kautama mo au io me ne ‵pau a koga ne ‵tupu ei matou.


▪ Answer: Jesus did not command his followers to have children. 	 ▪ Tali: Ne seki fakatonu atu a Iesu ki ana soko ke mo a ma fai olotou tama‵liki.


If we have that tendency, we ought to work hard to change, so that we are not adversely judged. 	 Kafai e isi se vāivāiga penā i a tatou, e ‵tau o ga‵lue malosi tatou ke ‵fuli, ko te mea ke se fakamasino tatou i se feitu masei.


Do we have similar confidence? 	 E mata, e maua foki ne tatou te loto talitonu tenā?


As party to the Law covenant, women were invited to listen to the reading of the Law, which provided them with opportunities to learn. 	 E pelā me ne vaega o te feagaiga o te Tulafono, ne ‵kami mai a fāfine ke fakalogo‵logo ki te faitauga o te Tulafono, telā e tuku atu i ei ki a latou a te avanoaga ke tauloto.


“The love of money” can lead to . . . 	 “Te fiafai ki tupe” e iku atu eiloa ki te . . .


As in the first century, mature Christian sisters today need to “be reverent in behavior, not slanderous, neither enslaved to a lot of wine, teachers of what is good.” 	 E pelā mo te senitenali muamua, e ‵tau mo tuagane Kelisiano ma‵tua i aso nei o “amio fakaaloalo, ke se fai mo tino gutu fatufatu io me ne pologa a te kava; ke akoako atu ne latou a te mea ‵lei.”


We settled near Grand Junction, where my parents pioneered and worked part-time at farming and ranching. 	 Ne ‵nofo ‵pili atu matou ki Grand Junction, te koga ne paenia kae ga‵lue sē tumau i ei oku mātua i te fatoaga mo te fagai manu.


What will help you to draw closer to Jehovah? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke fakapili‵pili atu tatou ki a Ieova?


23 Does this not prove that cancer, strokes, heart attacks, and even death will have been eliminated? 	 23 E fakamaoni mai i ei me ka ave keatea i ei te ‵kenisa, te foitino ‵mate, te fatu vāivāi, penā foki loa mo te mate, i ne?


(Prov. 8:30) Because of imperfection, men are no longer capable of being perfect heads, nor are women able to demonstrate perfect subjection. 	 (Faataoto 8:30) Ona ko te tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa, ne seki toe mafai ei ne tagata o fai mo fai ne ulu ‵lei katoatoa, e penā foki a fafine, ne seki toe mafai o fakaasi atu ne latou a te fakalogo ‵lei katoatoa.


Adam and Eve were never given the option of going to heaven. 	 Ne seki tuku atu ki a Atamu mo Eva te avanoaga ke olo atu laua ki te lagi.


(Heb. 6:10; 10:32-34) Paul’s warm words of commendation must have encouraged those Hebrew Christians greatly. 	 (Epelu 6:10; 10:32-34) A pati fakamālō mo te alofa a Paulo ne ‵tau eiloa o fakamalosi atu ki Kelisiano Epelu i se auala lasi ‵ki.


What I mean is this, that each one of you says: ‘I belong to Paul,’ ‘But I to Apollos,’ ‘But I to Cephas,’ ‘But I to Christ.’”—1 Corinthians 1:11, 12. 	 Ko fai mai te suā tino, ‘Au e kau i a Paulo’; ka ko te suā tino, ‘Au e kau i a Apolo’; kae fai ake te suā tino, ‘Au e kau i a Petelu’; ka ko te suā tino foki, ‘Au e kau i a Keliso.’ ”—1 Kolinito 1:11, 12.


(John 8:56-58; Proverbs 8:30, 31) Abraham now sleeps in death, awaiting a resurrection to life on earth under God’s Messianic Kingdom.—Hebrews 11:8-10, 13. 	 (Ioane 8:56-58; Faataoto 8:30, 31) Ko moe nei Apelaamo i te mate, kae e faka‵tali ki te toetuga ki te ola i te lalolagi mai lalo i te Malo faka-Mesia a te Atua.—Epelu 11:8-10, 13.