Consider, for example, the humble way in which Peter described himself in his second letter: “Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a faith, held in equal privilege with ours.” (2 Peter 1:1) Peter had personally been instructed by Jesus, and as an apostle, he held an important position of responsibility. 	 Mafaufau ki te auala loto maulalo telā ne fakamatala mai ne Petelu a ia eiloa i te lua o ana tusi, penei: “Ko Simona Petelu te tavini mo te apositolo a Iesu Keliso. Ko tusi atu au ki tino katoa kola ko maua ne latou te fakatuanaki, e alatu i te amiotonu a te tou Atua mo te tou Fakaola ko Iesu Keliso.” (2 Petelu 1:1) Ne akoako atu ne Iesu a Petelu, kae ne tāua ‵ki ana tiute me i a ia se apositolo.


“The fruitage of the spirit is . . . self-control.”—GAL. 	 “A fuataga o te agaga ko te . . . loto pulea.”—KALA.


He said this in condemnation of the casual habit that many people have in their daily conversation of repeatedly swearing to this or to that, without ever intending to do what they say. 	 Ne faipati ne ia te mea tenei o taku fakamasei a te uiga masani o tino e tokouke i te tauto sāle i olotou sau‵talaga e fai i aso takitasi, e aunoa mo te mafaufau ke fakataunu olotou pati e fai.


However, their methods differed from ours. 	 E ui i ei, e ‵kese te auala ne fakaaoga ne latou mo tatou.


In so doing, he raised a question about whether true faith would exist at all in our day. 	 I te faiga penā, ne fakasae aka ne ia se fesili me e mata, ka mafai o tumau a te fakatuanaki tonu i aso nei?


By striking the enemy with blindness, God miraculously saved Elisha and his servant. 	 Ne faka‵sao fakavavega ne te Atua a Elisaia mo tena tavini mai te faiga ke ‵kivi a mata o te fili.


(Hebrews 5:14) We can train our perceptive powers by applying what we learn from God’s Word. 	 (Epelu 5:14) E mafai o akoako ne tatou ‵tou mafaufau e auala i te fakagaluegāga o mea kolā e tauloto ne tatou mai te Muna a te Atua i ‵tou olaga.


They moved to Cleveland, Tennessee, with two other sisters to serve where the need was greater. 	 Ne olo atu laua ki Cleveland, i Tennessee, fakatasi mo tuagane e tokolua ke tavini atu i te koga telā e lasi te manakoga i ei.


(Ps. 83:18) Or perhaps when you learned that you could become Jehovah’s friend. 	 (Sala. 83:18) Io me kāti ne tauloto foki ne koe me e mafai o fai koe pelā me se taugasoa o Ieova.


Include a letter stating that the donation is conditional. 	 Ke aofia se tusi e fakaasi mai a mea e manakogina ke fai ki te meaalofa.


In the eyes of many, Jesus too did not look like a king. 	 Ne seki foliga atu a Iesu ki tino e tokouke e pelā me se tupu.


Do we think first of the prominence or prestige that will result? 	 E mata, e mafau‵fau muamua tatou me ka lauiloa kae takutakua tatou i ei?


What would you have done? 	 Ne a au mea ne mafai o fai?


So enraged was Herod when the astrologers did not report back to him that he ordered all the male children two years of age and younger in and around Bethlehem to be killed.—Matthew 2:16. 	 Ona ko te lasi o te kaitaua o Helota ki tino iloilo fetu konā e seki toe ‵foki mai ki a ia, tenā ne fakatonu atu ei tou tagata ke tamate a tamaliki tāgata katoa mai te lua tausaga ki lalo i loto mo tafatafa o Peteleema.—Mataio 2:16.


Do not be afraid to say no to your children’s requests if need be! 	 Sa mataku ke fai atu ikai ki manakoga o au tama‵liki māfai e manakogina ke fai penā!


This way of life continued until Sakura was 23 years old. 	 Ne tumau eiloa te vaegā olaga tenei ke oko ki te taimi ko 23 ei a tausaga o Sakura.


So when Jesus said that he used to dwell alongside his Father in “heaven,” he meant that he used to have a form of life that is more glorious than any physical form of life. 	 Tela la, i te taimi ne fai atu ei a Iesu me ne masani o nofo atu a ia i tafa o tena Tamana i te “lagi,” ne fakauiga eiloa a ia me ne masani o maua ne ia se vaegā olaga telā e ‵malu atu i lō so se vaegā olaga faka-te-foitino.


22 What if the person you want to comfort already knows what the Bible says about death, the ransom, and the resurrection? 	 22 Kae pefea la te tino telā e fia fakamafanafana atu koe ki ei kae ko iloa ‵lei ne ia a pati i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te mate, te togiola, mo te toetuga?


Most have left no footprint on the sands of time. 	 A te tokoukega o latou e seki fai ne latou so se mea fakaofoofogia ke masaua ei latou.


Some 350 years after the Flood, a man who proves to be very special to God is born in the line of descent of Noah’s son Shem. 	 I se 350 tausaga mai tua o te Lolo, ne fanau ei se tagata telā ne tāua ‵ki ki te Atua i te gafa o te tamaliki a Noa ko Semu.


In fact, from what Jesus said, it is reasonable to think that the man portrayed in the parable had worked hard. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, mai pati a Iesu, se mea ‵lei ke mafaufau me i te tagata i te tala fakatusa ne galue malosi.


Thus, even where no incestuous relationships are involved, Christians do not want to act with total disregard for established customs or the legitimate sensibilities of the community, so as not to bring reproach on the Christian congregation or on God’s name.—2 Corinthians 6:3. 	 Tela la, faitalia me e se taku mai a nisi fesokotakiga fakatauavaga e pelā mo te mataifale, e se ma‵nako a Kelisiano ke ‵teke atu ki tū io me ko tulafono a te fenua, ko te mea ke se taku fakamasei ei te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano io me ko te igoa o te Atua.—2 Kolinito 6:3.


Really, you cannot work at building faith in others without building your own faith at the same time.—Jude 20, 21. 	 A te tonuga loa, e se mafai ne koe o fakamalosi aka te fakatuanaki i nisi tino seiloga ke fakamalosi aka muamua ne koe tou fakatuanaki.—Iuta 20, 21.


What should we do to keep clear of false worship? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou ke ‵kalo keatea mai lotu ‵se?


It will mean the end of human rule and the dawn of rule by God’s Kingdom. 	 E fakauiga eiloa ki te gataga o pulega a tāgata mo te kamataga o se pulega fou—te pulega o te Malo o te Atua.


I felt unworthy to talk to him, although I still considered him to be my heavenly Father.” 16, 17. Give examples of how regular prayer can help us to overcome spiritual weakness. 	 Ne maua ne au se lagonaga me ko sē ‵tau au o ‵talo atu ki a ia, faitalia me koi fai eiloa ne au a ia e pelā me ko toku Tamana faka-te-lagi.”


In part, because of the influence of the people around us and our circumstances in life. 	 A te vaega e tasi i ei ko fakamalosiga a tino i ‵tou tafa mo fakanofonofoga i ‵tou olaga.


(1 Timothy 2:9, 10) Yes, “in no way are we giving any cause for stumbling, that our ministry might not be found fault with; but in every way we recommend ourselves as God’s ministers.”—2 Corinthians 6:3, 4. 	 (1 Timoteo 2:9, 10) E tonu, “e se ‵loto matou o fai ne mea faiga‵ta ki mafaufauga o nisi tino, ke mo a e sae mai ei se mea masei i te motou galuega. Kae i mea katoa e fai ne matou, e fakaasi atu ei i a matou ko tavini a te Atua.”—2 Kolinito 6:3, 4.


(Rom. 10:17) It is an aspect of the fruitage of God’s holy spirit. 	 (Loma 10:17) A te fakatuanaki se vaega o fuataga o te agaga tapu o te Atua.


The answer was not what we personally found convenient. 	 A te tali e se ko te mea telā e ‵lei eiloa ki a māua.


In fact, when Joseph revealed his true identity to his brothers, he asked: “Is my father still alive?” 	 E tonu, i te taimi ne fakaasi atu ei a ia ki ana taina, ne fesili atu penei: “Ea, koi ola toku tamana?”


• How can we cultivate Christian love? 	 • E mafai pefea o ati aka ne tatou a te alofa faka-Kelisiano?


9, 10. (a) How might you react to a perceived offense? (b) How can adopting a positive, forgiving spirit change your outlook on life? 	 9, 10. (a) Ne a au mea ka fai māfai ne fai ne se tino se mea ke kaitaua koe? (e) Ka pefea ou lagonaga māfai e taumafai koe ke mo a e kaitaua vave io me toka o fakamagalo a nisi tino?


Henri was encouraged by a circuit overseer who took him to a café for a cup of coffee and allowed him to open his heart. 	 Ne fakamalosi loa a Henri ne te ovasia o fenua telā ne ave ne ia a ia ki se fale ‵kai ke inu ne la ipu kōfe i ei.


For example, at a critical moment, the apostles abandoned Jesus. 	 E pelā mō te ‵toe taimi tāua, ne tiaki ne apositolo a Iesu.


We may encounter what popular ideas in our ministry? 	 Ne a manatu lauiloa kāti e mafai o fetaui mo tatou i te ‵tou galuega talai?


The angel then led Peter out of the cell, right by the guards stationed outside, and through the massive iron gate, which opened “of its own accord.” 	 Ne ‵taki atu ei ne te agelu a Petelu ki tua mo tena potu, i tafa eiloa o potukau leoleo i tua o te falepuipui ke oko loa ki te mataloa fiti i tua telā ne ‘matala mai i a ia eiloa.’


The Bible gives us some insight into what Abraham was thinking. 	 E fakamatala faka‵lei mai i te Tusi Tapu a mafaufauga o Apelaamo.


They then realized that ‘this gospel’ which was to be preached in all the world for a testimony to the Gentiles or all nations, was not a gospel of a kingdom yet to come but a gospel to the effect that the Messianic King has begun his reign over earth.” 	 Ne iloa ne latou i ei me i te ‘tala ‵lei tenei,’ telā ne ‵tau o talai atu ki te lalolagi kātoa ke fai mo molimau ki Fenua Fakaa‵tea mo atufenua katoa, e se ko te tala ‵lei e uiga ki se malo koi fai o oko mai kae ko te tala ‵lei eiloa e uiga ki te Mesia te Tupu telā ko oti ne kamata tena pulega ki te lalolagi.”


There we read about wild animals, such as wolves and lions, that live in peace with domestic animals, such as lambs and calves. 	 E fai‵tau tatou i ei e uiga ki manu fe‵kai e pelā mo kuli vao mo leona, kolā e ola mo te filemu mo manu ‵lata, e pelā mo tamā mamoe mo tamā pulumakau.


It is pleasing to Jehovah when the materially poor are impelled to give cheerfully.—2 Cor. 9:7. 	 Se mea fakafiafia ki a Ieova māfai e tuku atu ne tino ma‵tiva olotou mea mo te loto fia‵fia.—2 Koli. 9:7.


A stray sheep may be trying to return to the flock. 	 Kāti e isi se mamoe ne galo ko taumafai ke foki mai ki te lafu.


21 Recently, a sister wrote: “I have always tried to witness to my 13 brothers and sisters by my speech and conduct. 	 21 Fakamuli nei, ne tusi mai se tuagane: “Ne taumafai faeloa au o molimau atu ki oku taina mo tuagane e toko sefulutolu e auala i aku faipati mo amioga.


He added that this sermon has “a peculiarly universalistic appeal.” 	 Ne toe fai mai a ia me ne “fia‵fia a tino katoa i te lalolagi kātoa” ki te lauga tenā.


(Revelation 2:9) What a contrast to those in Laodicea, who boasted of worldly wealth but who were actually impoverished! 	 (Fakaasiga 2:9) Ko oko eiloa te ‵kese mo tino i Laotikaia kolā ne fakamata‵mata ki te lotou mau‵mea faka-te-foitino kae ne ma‵tiva tonu eiloa!


Those who choose to engage in immoral sexual conduct risk suffering ruined family relationships, loss of self-respect, sexually transmitted diseases, and unwanted pregnancies. 	 Kae ko tino kolā e filifili aka ke aofia i faifaiga faka-tauavaga sē ‵tau ka logo‵mae i te fesokotakiga faka-te-kāiga sē ‵lei, sē amanaia ne tino, masaki ‵pisi mo tama‵liki tōsala.


It will replace human governments. 	 Ka sui ne ia a malo o tāgata.


John wrote: “Little children, we should love, not in word or with the tongue, but in deed and truth.” (1 John 3:18) For example, when we walk in love for God and neighbor, we will be moved to share the “good news of the Kingdom” with them. 	 Ne tusi mai a Ioane: “Aku tama, e se ‵tau fua o a‵lofa tatou i ‵tou pati io me ko ‵tou gutu, kae i faiga kolā e fai mo te fakamaoni.” (1 Ioa. 3:18) E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, kafai e sa‵sale tatou i te alofa mō te Atua mo tuakoi, ka fakamalosi aka ei tatou ke fakaasi atu te “tala ‵lei tenei o te Malo” ki a latou.


(Romans 15:26) Many Christians who give a wedding present would want to remain anonymous rather than attract undue attention to themselves. 	 (Loma 15:26) Kāti e ma‵nako a Kelisiano e tokouke kolā e tuku atu olotou meaalofa ke se fakaasi atu olotou igoa i lō te faiga ke ‵saga atu a tino ki a latou.


His decision and its resulting action cost his faithful brother Abel his life. 	 A tena fakaikuga mo te ikuga o ana faifaiga ne galo atu ei te ola o tena taina ko Apelu.


Be wise, and manifest a positive spirit. 	 Ke poto, kae fakaasi atu se kilokiloga ‵lei.


17 Jehovah enables us to have our “feet shod with the equipment of the good news of peace.” 	 17 E fesoasoani mai a Ieova ke toka tatou o “takutaku atu a te Tala ‵Lei o te Filemu, ke pelā mo ne taka mō otou vae.”


This is in great contrast with what takes place in a society in which discussion of death is taboo, regarded as morbid, and in which children are excluded on the assumption that it would be “too much” for them. 	 E ‵kese ‵ki te mea tenei i koga kolā e fakatapu ei te faipati ki te mate, ona ko te manatu me ka tō loto māfatia ei a tino, kae e se mafai foki o fa‵ki a tama‵liki i ei. Ko ‵kese ‵ki eiloa a faigā mate i aso nei i auala e uke, kae e masani sāle o se sologa i ei a tino.


The apostle Paul did that by giving a thorough witness. 	 Ne fai penā a te apositolo ko Paulo mai te tuku atu o se molimau maea.


Michelle: Consider what the Bible teaches us about God’s power. 	 Michelle: Mafaufau ki te mea telā e akoako mai i te Tusi Tapu ki a tatou e uiga ki te malosi o te Atua.


Know Your Enemy 	 Ke Iloa ne Koe Tou Fili


Many found refuge in the bush, while others went into temporary exile in neighboring Mozambique. 	 Ne olo atu a tino e tokouke ki te vao, kae ne ‵sola a nisi tino mō se taimi toetoe ki se fenua pili mai ko Mozambique.


In fact, when the apostle Paul admonished first-century Christians to “slave for Jehovah,” he was encouraging sacred service prompted by love of God. 	 I te taimi ne fakatonu atu ei te apositolo ko Paulo ki Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua ke “pologa mō Ieova,” ne fakamalosi aka ne tou tagata a te taviniga tapu telā e fakamalosi aka ne te alofa o te Atua.


4 There are many reasons why our prayers to Jehovah should include words of praise. 	 4 E uke a pogai e ‵tau ei o aofia a vikiga ki a Ieova i ‵tou ‵talo kolā e fai atu ki a ia.


One author claims: “The Tower of Babel myth is definitely one of the most absurd stories ever told.” 	 E fai mai se tino tusitala e tokotasi: “A te tala ‵kai e uiga ki te Olo o Papelu se tala e tasi mai toe tala va‵lea eiloa ne fai.”


(Proverbs 8:13) If we honor God, we will listen to him with deep respect. 	 (Faataoto 8:13) Kafai e fakaaloalo tatou ki te Atua, ka faka‵logo eiloa tatou ki a ia mo te āva lasi.


(Gal. 2:9) With a spirit like Peter’s, the Governing Body today exhorts congregation elders to strive to fulfill the heavy responsibility of shepherding God’s flock. 	 (Kalatia 2:9) E pelā mo te agaga telā ne maua ne Petelu, e fakamalosi mai eiloa te Potukau Pule ki toeaina i te fakapotopotoga ke taumafai o fai olotou tiute ‵mafa i te tausi atu ki te lafu a te Atua.


This psalm complements Psalm 111. 	 E ‵soko tasi a pati konei mo pati i te Salamo e 111.


(Read Exodus 20:5; 34:14; Joshua 24:19.) One Bible dictionary says of this term: “It is often used in connection with the marriage relation . . . 	 (Faitau te Esoto 20:5; 34:14; Iosua 24:19) E fai mai te tikisionale faka-te-Tusi Tapu e tasi e uiga ki te tugapati tenei: “E masani o fakaaoga i fesokotakiga i te fakaipoipoga . . .


Her final destruction is soon to come. 	 Ko pili foki o oko mai tena fakaseaiatuga.


Even the patriarch Job of ancient times experienced great despair when he saw his plans simply “torn apart,” ruining what should have made for a happy future for him and his family.—Job 17:11; Ecclesiastes 9:11. 	 Ke oko ki te toeaina ko Iopu telā ne ola i aso mua, ne lasi tena fanoanoa i te mateaga ne ia i ana “fuafuaga ko se taunu,” ko te fakamaseiga o mea kolā ne ‵tau o fakafiafia atu ki a ia mo tena kāiga i aso mai mua.—Iopu 17:11; Failauga 9:11.


14 Hence, the book of Job identifies Satan as mankind’s merciless enemy. 	 14 Tela la, e fakaasi mai i te tusi ko Iopu me i a Satani se fili o tino telā e seai eiloa sena loto alofa.


They Offered Needed Help 	 Ne Tuku Atu ne Latou a te Fesoasoani Telā e Manakogina


Conventions are a manifestation of the forward movement of Jehovah’s people 	 Se a te mea faigata koi ta‵kato mai mua nei mō tino o Ieova kae se a te taui e fakamoe‵moe latou ki ei? [Ata i te itulau e 28]


(Matthew 10:16, 23) Their objective was to advance the preaching work and to maintain their integrity to Jehovah. 	 (Mataio 10:16, 23) A te mea telā e ‵saga malosi atu latou ki ei, ko te faiga o te galuega talai kae ke fakatumau te lotou fakamaoni ki a Ieova.


False religion has left many confused as to the whereabouts and condition of the dead. 	 Ko oti ne faka‵numi ne lotu ‵se a tino e tokouke e uiga ki te koga e olo atu ki ei mo te tulaga o tino ‵mate.


We expect this, for Christ Jesus forewarned his disciples: “If they have persecuted me, they will persecute you also.” 	 E fakamoe‵moe eiloa tatou ke tupu te mea tenei, me fakailoa mai ne Keliso Iesu ki ana soko: “Kafai ne fakasaua mai latou ki a au, ka fakasaua foki ki a koutou.”


(John 17:16) But they appropriately use the Bible to show that present harsh conditions will not go on forever. 	 (Ioane 17:16) Kae e fakaaogā faka‵lei eiloa ne latou a te Tusi Tapu ke fakaasi atu i ei ki tino me ka sē tumau eiloa a fakalavelave konei.


This fleeting reference reveals Peter’s unprejudiced attitude as he ministered to the people in that city. 	 E fakaasi mai ne te malaga a Petelu me e se fakailoga tino a ia i tena tavini atu ki tino i loto i te fakai tenā.


“Fiery coals” is a reference to an ancient method of smelting ore by heating it from above and below to extract the metals. 	 “A malala ‵ka” e fakasino atu ki se faifaiga i aso mua e uiga ki te ‵sunuga o fiti ke liua mai te faka‵vela mai luga ki lalo ke liua te fiti tenā.


Isaiah explains the spiritual consequences of immoderate drinking: “The activity of Jehovah they do not look at, and the work of his hands they have not seen.”—Isaiah 5:11, 12. 	 E fakamatala mai ne Isaia a te ikuga sē ‵lei i te feitu faka-te-agaga o te inu malosi: “E se iloa eiloa ne koutou a te mea ka fai ne te Aliki.”—Isaia 5:11, 12.


Uncircumcised Gentiles received God’s spirit, were baptized, and came in line to be kings in heaven with Jesus. 	 Ne maua ne tino mai fenua fakaa‵tea kolā e seki pilitome a te agaga o te Atua, ne papatiso, kae ne filifili ei latou ke fai mo tupu fakatasi mo Iesu i te lagi.


The Truth—A Binding Tie 20, 21. 	 Te Munatonu Telā e Maua ei te Loto ‵Kau Fakatasi


Gary and I support each other as we keep our family strong and united in worship of God. 	 E fakatau fesoasoani eiloa māua mo Gary ko te mea ke tumau te malosi o te mā kāiga kae ke ‵kau fakatasi foki i te tapuakiga ki te Atua.


The love and unity among the brothers from different countries made a lasting impression. 	 Ne fai ne te a‵lofa mo te ‵kaufakatasi o taina mai atufenua kese‵kese ke maua se fakaakoakoga tumau.


Call upon his name. 	 Kalaga atu ki a ia mo se fesoasoani!


Such was the plaintive cry of U.S. President Harry Truman back in the 1940’s. 	 A te mea tenā ko te ‵tagi a te Pelesitene o te Iunaite Sitete ko Harry Truman i tausaga talu mai te 1940.


Is that how you feel about life? 	 E mata, e penā loa ou lagonaga e uiga ki te ola?


That being the case, they wrote, not their own ideas, but God’s thoughts. 	 Tela la, ne tusi mai ne latou, e se ko olotou manatu totino, kae ko manatu o te Atua.


Yes, may their love compel us to follow the steps of Jesus closely, to reach out and express our love for our brothers, and to forgive our brothers from the heart. 	 E tonu, ke na fakamalosi aka tatou ne te lā a‵lofa ke tau‵tali fakapilipili atu tatou ki a Iesu, ke fakalauefa kae fakaasi atu ‵tou a‵lofa ki ‵tou taina tali‵tonu, kae ke fakamagalo atu foki latou mai ‵tou loto.


How can Paul’s counsel recorded at Galatians 6:4 benefit us? 	 E aogā pefea ki a tatou a pati polopoloki a Paulo i te Kalatia 6:4?


Then I made a list of activities that I could enjoy with others, so that I could form connections with them that were based on spiritual values. 	 Oti aka, tusi ei ne au ki lalo a mea kolā e mafai o fai fakatasi ne au mo nisi tino, ko te mea ke ati aka se va fakataugasoa ‵lei mo latou telā e fakavae ki mea tāua i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


[Picture on page 23] Jehovah intervened to deliver his people [Picture on page 23] 	 • Ne a folafolaga a te Atua ko oti ne lavea ne koe te lotou fakataunuga?


What are some things that you look forward to? 	 Ne a nisi mea e fakamoemoe koe ki ei?


Why Did Jesus Suffer and Die? 5 	 Kaia ne Logo‵mae Kae Mate a Iesu? 5


How can we imitate Jesus’ example as a preacher of the good news? 	 E fakaakoako atu pefea tatou ki a Iesu e pelā me se tino talai o te tala ‵lei?


(Rev. 12:17) Those stalwart Christians have spearheaded the modern-day Kingdom-preaching work and have exposed Satan as the ruler of this world. 	 (Fakaasiga 12:17) Ne takitaki ne Kelisiano a‵lofa fakamaoni konā a te galuega talai o te Malo i aso nei kae fakaasi faka‵sau atu i ei me i a Satani ko te pule o te lalolagi tenei.


(Isaiah 1:1–12:6) 	 (Isaia 1:1–12:6)


As we offer to Jehovah “the young bulls of our lips,” we must do our best to obey the direction he gives through his written Word and the earthly part of his organization.—Hosea 14:2; Hebrews 13:15. 	 I te taimi e ofo atu ei ne tatou ki a Ieova ‘ana tavaega i ‵tou laugutu,’ e ‵tau o fai ne tatou te ‵toe mea e mafai ke faka‵logo ki ana fakatakitakiga i loto i tena Muna mo te vaega o tena fakapotopotoga i te lalolagi kātoa.—Hosea 14:2; Epelu 13:15.


When sending out his disciples into the field, Jesus told them not to “embrace anybody in greeting along the road.” 	 I te taimi ne uga atu ei ne ia ana soko ke olo o talai, ne fai atu Iesu ki a latou ke sē “fakafeiloai atu ki so se tino i te auala.”


However, we must not miss the purpose for which Jehovah has granted us this freedom. 	 Kae tiga te feitu tenā, ke mo a eiloa e galo i a tatou a te pogai tonu ne tuku mai ei ne Ieova te saolotoga tenei.


That may well include seeing yourself through your brother’s eyes.—Proverbs 18:17. 	 Kāti ka maina koe i te pogai e kaitaua atu ei tou taina ki a koe.—Faataoto 18:17.


• How did Jesus help his disciples to qualify for greater responsibility? 	 • Ne fesoasoani atu pefea a Iesu ki ana soko ke fetaui ‵lei mō tiute e uke?


He had special duties as a traveling companion of Paul. 	 Ne maua ne ia a tauliaga fakapito e pelā me se taugasoa faimalaga o Paulo.


Daniel’s prophecy says: “The kingdom itself will not be passed on to any other people. 	 E fai mai te valoaga a Tanielu: “Ka se toe mafai o takavale a te malo tenā.


Yes, grasping Jehovah’s qualities gives us many reasons for drawing closer to him. 	 E tonu, kafai e malama‵lama tatou i uiga o Ieova, ka fia fakapili‵pili atu foki ei tatou ki a ia.


Hezekiah acted unwisely and perhaps proudly when he showed Babylonian emissaries his treasury. 	 Ne seki fakaasi atu ne Hesekia te poto kae kāti ne fakamatamata a ia i te taimi ne fakaasi atu ei ne ia ki avefekau mai Papelonia ana koloa.


God’s greatest gift is Jesus’ sacrifice for the sins of anointed ones and for all others who exercise faith. 	 A te ‵toe meaalofa tāua eiloa a te Atua ko te taulaga togiola a Iesu ke fakamagalo ei agasala a te kau fakaekegina pelā foki mo latou katoa kolā e fakatuanaki ki a ia.


Paul admonishes fathers: “Do not be irritating your children, but go on bringing them up in the discipline and mental-regulating of Jehovah.” 	 Ne fakamalosi atu penei a Paulo ki tamana: “Sa fakaitaitagina otou tamaliki, kae ke puti ake i te olaga ‵lei mo akoakoga faka-Kelisiano.”


Despite various punishments already meted out, the idolatrous Israelites remain obstinate. 	 E tiga eiloa ko oti ne fakasala latou i auala kese‵kese, ne tumau eiloa a tino Isalaelu i te ifo ki tupua mo te loto ‵fika.


Chapter 15 of Paul’s letter to the Romans 15 helps us to answer that question. 	 E fesoasoani mai te mataupu e 15 o te tusi a Paulo ki te kau Loma ke maua ei ne tatou te tali ki te fesili tenā.


Unity Identifies True Worship 	 A Te ‵Kau Fakatasi Se Fakailoga O Te Tapuakiga Tonu


3 What, though, about watchfulness? 	 3 E a te matapulapula?


(Read Matthew 6:1-5.) 	 (Faitau te Mataio 6:1-5.)


There at the temple in the Court of the Gentiles, Jesus discovers “those selling cattle and sheep and doves and the money brokers in their seats.” 	 I te Titi o Fenua Fakaa‵tea i te faletapu “ne maua atu ne ia . . . a tino e ‵togi pulumakau, mamoe mo lupe, mo tino ei kolā e faka‵liu tupe e ‵nofo mai i olotou laulau.”


6 It is true that Jehovah does not dwell in man-made temples. 	 6 E tonu, e se nofo atu Ieova i faletapu ne faite ne tino.


He himself bore our sins in his own body upon the stake, in order that we might be done with sins and live to righteousness.” 	 Ko Keliso eiloa ne tauave ne ia o‵tou agasala i tona foitino i luga i te sataulo, ko te mea ke olo keatea tatou mai te agasala, kae ke ola mo te amiotonu.”


Jehovah declared: “I will rock all the nations, and the desirable things of all the nations must come in; and I will fill this house with glory. . . . 	 Muna a Ieova: “Ka fakatakavale ne au a malo katoa, ka ko olotou koloa tāua ka laku mai ki konei ke faka‵fonu ei te Faletapu . . .


We miss her very much.” 	 E masau‵sau faeloa matou ki a ia.”


(Psalm 43:1, 3) As long as the Israelites were faithful to him, Jehovah taught them his ways. 	 (Salamo 43:1, 3) A koi fakamaoni te kau Isalaelu ki a Ieova, kae ne akoako atu a ia ki a latou e uiga ki ana auala.


In the case of the Great War [1914-1918] this is, for once, true. 	 E tonu eiloa te mea tenei e uiga ki te Taua Lasi [1914-1918].


(Psalm 32:3-5) Then David sang: “Happy is the man to whose account Jehovah does not put error.” 	 (Salamo 32:3-5) Ne usu mai a Tavita: “Amutia te tino telā e se taku‵segina ne te Aliki.”


Jehovah is aware of it, and he does not merely ignore wrongdoing.—Proverbs 15:3; Habakkuk 1:13. 	 E iloa ‵lei ne Ieova te mea tenā, kae e se sōna fakapuli ne ia a te mea ‵se tenā.—Faataoto 15:3; Sapakuka 1:13.


By 1939 there were 6,000 of them in the [concentration camps].” 	 I te 1939 e toko 6,000 i a latou ne ‵pei atu ki [falepuipui fakasaua].”


13 More than 100 years ago, Zion’s Watch Tower explained one of the reasons why our Kingdom songs are so important. 	 13 Kāti e sili atu i te 100 tausaga ko ‵teka, ne fakamatala mai i te Zion’s Watch Tower a te pogai e tasi e tāua ‵ki ei a pese o te Malo.


• Accept the help that mature fellow Christians can give 	 • Ke faka‵fonu tou mafaufau ki manatu fakamalosi loto i te feitu faka-te-agaga


That is not something they possess from birth, as if a so-called immortal soul were breathed into them. 	 E se se mea ne fa‵nau mai mo latou, e pelā me se agaga e se mafai o mate telā ne manava atu ki loto i a latou.


She thus faced the challenge of entering the work force and providing materially for her children. 	 Ne ‵tau o ‵sala ne ia sena galuega ke tausi atu i ei ki ana tama‵liki.


He may just have a quick mind. 	 E mafai o vave tena tauloto.


To answer this question, let us consider some Biblical examples. 	 Ke tali te fesili tenei, ke mafau‵fau tatou ki nisi fakaakoakoga mai loto i te Tusi Tapu.


For guidance, you turn to a trusted friend who knows the way. 	 Ke ‵sala atu ki se takitakiga, e fanatu eiloa koe ki sou taugasoa telā e talitonu koe me e iloa ne ia te auala.


For further suggestions on how to teach young ones effectively, see The Watchtower, July 1, 1999, pages 13-17. 	 Mō manatu fesoasoani e uiga ki te akoako atu o talavou i se auala magoi, ke onoono ki Te Faleleoleo Maluga i a Iulai 1, 1999, te itulau e 23-27.


If he said that he rejected the prophets, his reputation as a Jewish believer would be ruined. 	 Kafai e fai atu me e se talia ne ia a pelofeta, ka fakamasei ei tena igoa e pelā me se tino Iutaia talitonu.


The time for the awe-inspiring transition from human rule to God’s heavenly Kingdom rule is getting very near. 	 A taimi mō te ‵fuliga fakaofoofogia o pulega a tino ki te pulega o te Malo faka-te-lagi o te Atua ko pili ‵ki mai eiloa.


When knowledge, skill, and love work together, the results can be most satisfying. 	 Kafai e tuku fakatasi a te iloa, te atamai, mo te alofa, e mafai eiloa o fai mo fai te ‵toe mea fakamalie loto.


“You think, not God’s thoughts, but those of men.” 	 “Ou mafaufauga, e se ne mafaufauga faka te Atua, kae ne mafaufauga faka te foitino!”


Far from it! 	 E sē fai eiloa pelā ke tai fakapilipili atu ki ei!


PERSEVERANCE LEADS TO BLESSINGS 	 A TE KUFAKI E IKU ATU KI FAKAMANUIAGA


(Num. 14:1-4) What resulted? 	 (Nume. 14:1-4) Se a te ikuga?


(Psalm 146:4) In ancient times, Jehovah strictly commanded his people to separate themselves completely from any custom or ritual that was associated with the belief that the dead are conscious and are able to influence the living.—Deuteronomy 14:1; 18:9-13; Isaiah 8:19, 20. 	 (Salamo 146:4) I aso mua, ne fakatonu atu a Ieova ki ana tino ke ‵vae keatea mai tuu mo aganuu io me ko fakalagi kolā e fakavae ki te talitonuga me e iloa ne tino ‵mate olotou mea e fai kae e mafai o fai ne latou ne mea ki tino ola.—Teutelonome 14:1; 18:9-13; Isaia 8:19, 20.


8 Christ urged the Ephesians: “Remember from what you have fallen, and repent and do the former deeds.” 	 8 Ne fakamalosi atu a Keliso ki te kau Efeso, penei: “Ke masaua ne koe te ‵mao o tou pakū keatea! Salamo ki a au agasala.


• Competition at work or at school encourages you to measure your worth against what others are able to do. 	 • A te fakatau‵fai i galuega ‵togi io me ko akoga e fakamalosi atu ke mafaufau me i a koe e tāua māfai e fai fua ne koe a mea katoa kolā e mafaufau koe me e fai ne nisi tino.


• Why should we not ignore the dictates of a Bible-trained conscience? 	 • Kaia e ‵tau ei o ‵saga tonu atu tatou ki ‵tou loto lagona kolā e fakaa‵koga ki te Tusi Tapu?


(Psalm 56:8) He knows when you are “broken at heart” and is near to you at such times. 	 (Salamo 56:8, Tusi Paia, Samoa) E iloa ne ia māfai ko “loto vāivāi” koe kae e pili atu eiloa ki a koe i vaegā taimi penā.


• What can help us to comment at meetings? [Picture on page 16, 17] 	 • Ne a mea e mafai o fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke tali a fesili i fakatasiga?


15 Jesus outlined the sixth and seventh happinesses as follows: “Happy are the pure in heart, since they will see God. 	 15 Ne taku mai ne Iesu te ono mo te fitu o vaega o te fiafia penei: “Amutia io me fia‵fia a latou kolā e loto ‵ma: me lavea ne latou te Atua.


What different viewpoints existed on the matter of observing a special day each week? 	 Ne a manatu kese‵kese ne ‵sae aka e uiga ki te tausiga o se aso fakapito i vaiaso takitasi?


Those concerns are understandable. 	 E malamalama ‵lei tatou i mea konā.


In the ministry, how are we affected by speaking about future Kingdom blessings? 	 E aoga pefea ki a tatou māfai e fai‵pati atu i te galuega talai e uiga ki fakamanuiaga a te Malo i te taimi mai mua?


3 Consider what happened to the first woman, Eve. 	 3 Mafaufau ki te mea ne tupu ki te fafine muamua, ko Eva.


Joy, the second aspect we will consider, exemplifies this resilience. 	 A te fiafia, telā ko te fua o te agaga i te lua se fakaakoakoga ‵lei o te mea tenei.


When a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti in January 2010, more than 300,000 people were killed. 	 I te taimi ne poko ei se mafuie i a Ianuali 2010 i Haiti, telā e nofo tena malosi ki se 7.0, e sili atu mo te 300,000 a tino ne ‵mate i ei.


I got baptized, and now I am happy.” 	 Ne papatiso au, kae nei la ko oko eiloa toku fiafia.”


His words must seem puzzling to them, for the provisions at hand are meager at best—five loaves and two small fish. 	 Kāti ne ‵numi malosi latou i ana pati me i meakai ne maua ne latou e mu‵tana fua—e lima falaoa mo tamā ika e lua.


Paul asked them a sobering question: “Why not rather let yourselves be wronged?” (1 Cor. 6:1-8) Similar situations have arisen today. 	 Ne tuku atu ne Paulo se fesili ke fakaalaala aka ei olotou mafaufau: “Kaia e se fa‵ki ei koutou i faifaiga sē ‵tonu e fai atu ki a koutou?” (1 Koli. 6:1-8) E ‵sae aka foki a fakanofonofoga tai ‵pau penā i aso nei.


Others might appraise us according to inadequate human standards. 	 E mafai o fua aka a tatou ne nisi tino ki olotou fua sē ‵lei katoatoa.


Not only do such ones have a wonderful hope for the future but they also experience a measure of peace and security now. 	 E se gata fua i te fakamoemoega fakaofoofogia telā ko maua ne tino konā mō aso mai mua, kae ko maua nei foki ne latou se filemu mo se tokagamalie.


The book of John is therefore the work of an eyewitness. 	 A te tusi o Ioane se tusi telā ne tusi ne se tino telā ne molimau ne ia a galuega kolā ne tusi ne ia ki lalo.


Why, even a dead person is at peace! 	 Ke oko foki eiloa ki se tino mate, e maua ne ia se tulaga filemu!


It goes without saying that our work clothes and school clothes will be appropriate for the nature of the tasks we will be performing. 	 E malama‵lama tatou me e ‵tau o fetaui ‵lei ‵tou gatu ga‵lue mo gatu a‵koga mō te galuega telā ka fai ne tatou.


This will make it possible for them to live in heaven.—1 Corinthians 15:35, 38, 42-45. 	 Ka mafai ei o ola latou i te lagi.—1 Kolinito 15:35, 38, 42-45.


Nuns Become True Spiritual Sisters (F. and A. Fernández), Apr. 	 Ne Sina Kolā ne Fai pelā me ne Tuagane Faka-te-Agaga (F. mo A. Fernández), Ape.


[Picture on page 15] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 27]


Strangely enough, that is something I longed for as a child.” 	 Se mea fakapoi me tenā eiloa te mea ne manako au ki ei i taku folikiga.”


Arthur and Nellie Claus arrived early to get good seats. 	 Ne olo vave atu a Arthur mo Nellie Claus ke maua ne lā nofoga ‵lei.


15 The final aspect of Jesus’ personality that we will discuss is most heartwarming—his love for fellow humans. 	 15 A te ‵toe uiga o Iesu telā ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei ko te vaega fakaotia loto eiloa—ko tena alofa mō tatou.


(1 Timothy 3:6) It easily takes root in human hearts, and once there, it is hard to remove. 	 (1 Timoteo 3:6) E faigofie o ola aka te uiga tenā i loto o tino, kae e faigata eiloa o tapale keatea.


However, when they find a requirement to be inconvenient and feel that nobody is looking, they break the law. 	 E tigā te feitu tenā, kafai e se fia‵fia latou ki se tulafono kae ma‵natu aka me e seai se tino e kilokilo mai, ko ofa ei ne latou a te tulafono.


7. (a) What hope was provided through God’s sentence on Satan? (b) What price must be paid for mankind’s liberation from sin and death? 	 7. (a) Se a te fakamoemoega telā ne maua i te taimi ne taku atu ei ne te Atua a te fakasalaga o Satani? (e) Se a te ‵togi telā e ‵tau o avatu ke fakasaoloto ei a tino mai i te agasala mo te mate?


For example, after reading 2 Corinthians 4:16, an elder could ask, “Have you personally experienced ways in which Jehovah renews you?” 	 Pelā mo te mea tenei, kafai ko oti ne faitau te 2 Kolinito 4:16, e mafai o fesili atu se toeaina, “Kai mafaufau aka eiloa koe ki auala ne fakafou ei koe ne Ieova?”


As we face new challenges, then, let us seek light from the Scriptures, pray for Jehovah’s holy spirit, and do our very best to carry out his good and perfect will. 	 Ona ko te mea e fe‵paki faeloa tatou mo fakalavelave ‵fou, ke na ‵sala atu tatou ki te mainaga mai te Muna a te Atua, ‵talo atu mō te agaga tapu o Ieova kae fai te ‵toe mea ‵lei e mafai ne tatou o fai ke fai tena loto telā e ‵lei kae kātoatoa foki.


Should he still strive to pay his vow? 	 E mata, e ‵tau eiloa o taumafai a ia o fakataunu tena tautoga?


Yet, even in this spiritually clean environment, unclean desires can take root. 	 Kae faitalia eiloa te tulaga ‵ma i te feitu faka-te-agaga, e mafai eiloa o ola aka a manakoga lai‵lai i ‵tou loto.


The elder might well conclude that the brother’s conduct did not escalate to the point that he engaged in “uncleanness . . . with greediness”; nor did he display a brazen attitude, indicating loose conduct. 	 E mafai o fakaiku aka ne te toeaina me e seki oko te tulaga o te taina tenā ki te ‘lailai fakatasi mo te kaimanako’; kae e seki fakaasi mai foki i ei se kilokiloga masei o amioga sōnafai.


However, the project was to be undertaken in the middle of their planting season. 	 Kae ko te galuega e ‵tau o fai i te kogāloto eiloa o te ‵tau e ‵toki ei olotou fatoaga.


He said to Pilate: “For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth.” 	 Ne fai atu a ia penei ki a Pilato: “Tena te mea ne fanau mai ei au, kae ne vau foki ei au ki te lalolagi nei, ke molimau au ki te munatonu.”


Does our attitude toward these undershepherds have a bearing on our loyalty to Christ and his faithful slave? 	 E mata, e pokotia ‵tou fakamaoni ki a Keliso mo tena tavini fakamaoni ona ko ‵tou kilokiloga ki ana tausi mamoe lagolago konei?


20 Should we not, then, continue “seeking the glory that is from the only God”? 	 20 E mata, e se ‵tau mo tatou o “‵sala atu . . . ki tavaega mai i te Atua tonu e tokotasi”?


6. (a) For what are Christians responsible? (b) Where do Christians place their complete trust? 	 6. (a) Se a te tiute e maua ne Kelisiano? (e) Tefea te koga e ‵tau o tali‵tonu katoatoa ki ei a Kelisiano?


That is the kind of faith we will display if we keep walking by spirit. 	 Tenā eiloa te vaegā fakatuanaki e ‵tau o fakaasi ne tatou māfai e tumau tatou i te takitakiga a te agaga.


He will never disappoint his subjects, as Solomon did.—Heb. 7:26; 1 Pet. 2:6. 	 Ka se mafai o fakafanoanoa ne ia a tino e pule atu a ia ki ei, e pelā mo te mea ne fai ne Solomona.—Epelu 7:26; 1 Petelu 2:6.


“Make it your aim . . . to mind your own business.” (1 Thess. 4:11) Show personal interest in others, but do so in ways that respect their privacy and that do not take away their dignity. 	 “Ke fai mo otou fakavae . . . ke kilo ifo eiloa koe ki au galuega e ‵tau o fai.” (1 Tesalonia 4:11) Ke fakaasi atu ki tino me i a koe e atafai ki a latou, kae fai ne koe te mea tenei mo te āva.


18 Our pursuing “the things making for peace” brings us rich blessings. 	 18 A te ‵tou ‵sala atu ki “mea e tupu ei te filemu” e aumai ne ia a fakamanuiaga e uke.


8. (a) In this illustration, why can the fruitage not refer to new disciples? (b) What is a mark of Jehovah’s requirements? 	 8. (a) I te tala fakatusa tenei, kaia e se mafai o fakasino atu a te fuataga ki soko ‵fou? (e) Se a te mea e manako a Ieova ke fai ne tatou?


• Why is it important that we become acquainted with “the mind of Christ”? 	 • Kaia e tāua ei ke na fakamasani aka tatou ki “te mafaufau o Keliso“?


Let us consider the examples of two very different men who yielded to pressure and to fear and see what we can learn from their experience. 	 Ke mafau‵fau aka tatou ki fakaakoakoga a tāgata e tokolua kolā e ‵kese ‵ki eiloa me ne seki ‵teke atu ki fakamalosiga sē ‵lei mo te mataku ki tino kae onoono aka me ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai i tala o lāua.


• What must we sow if we are to reap what is good? [Picture on page 23] 	 • Ne a mea e ‵tau o ‵toki ne tatou māfai e fia tau ne tatou a mea ‵lei?


Solomon had a throne set to the right of his own and listened to what his elderly mother, Bath-sheba, had to tell him.—1 Kings 2:19, 20. 	 Ne fakatu aka ne Solomona sena nofogaaliki i te feitu fakaatamai o tena nofogaaliki, kae ne fakalogo eiloa a ia ki muna a tena mātua lōmatua, ko Patisepa.—1 Tupu 2:19, 20.


Highlights From the Book of Deuteronomy 	 Manatu Tāua Mai te Tusi ko Teutelonome


No, for Jehovah makes this encouraging statement: “In loving-kindness I have taken delight, and not in sacrifice; and in the knowledge of God rather than in whole burnt offerings.” 	 Ikai, me ne fai mai ne Ieova te fakamatalaga fakamalosi tenei: “Au e manako ki te alofa tumau mai i a koutou, se ko taulaga manu a koutou. E sili atu toku manako ke iloa au ne oku tino i lo te fai o taulaga sunu a latou ki a au.”


9 In addition to presenting Israel’s national history, the Bible chronicles the lives of many individuals who received divine blessings or maledictions, depending on whether they kept listening to Jehovah or not. 	 9 I tafa o te tukumaiga o te tala fakasolopito o te kau Isalaelu, e tusi mai foki i te Tusi Tapu a tala e uiga ki olaga o tino takitokotasi kolā ne maua ne latou a fakamanuiaga mo fakamalaiaga mai te Atua i te lotou faka‵logo io me ko te lotou sē faka‵logo ki a Ieova.


Having honest children is more rewarding than having many material things.” 	 A te mauaga o tama‵liki fakamaoni se fakamanuiaga lasi ‵ki eiloa i lō te mauaga o koloa e uke.”


Jehovah does not try us “with evil things.” 	 E se tofotofo ne Ieova a tatou ke fai “te masei.”


They proceeded to the convention city, convinced that Jehovah had answered their desperate prayers for help. 	 Ne olo atu latou ki te fakai e fai ei te fono mo te loto tali‵tonu me ne tali mai a Ieova ki olotou ‵talo mō se fesoasoani.


When must we express our feelings, but in what way? 	 Ko te taimi fea e ‵tau ei o fakaasi atu ne tatou a ‵tou lagonaga, kae i te auala fea?


Even longtime servants of Jehovah may at times feel timid about taking a public stand for their faith. 	 Ke oko foki eiloa ki tavini a Ieova kolā ko leva ne tavini atu ki a ia, e mafai eiloa o ‵ma latou i nisi taimi ke fai‵pati atu ki tino e uiga ki te lotou fakatuanaki.


In 2011 she attended a circuit assembly where a married couple were interviewed. 	 I te 2011, ne kau tou fafine ki se fono o te fenua kae ne fakasau‵tala i ei se tauavaga.


Why should the law of loving-kindness not depart from our tongue in dealings with fellow worshippers? 	 Kaia e se ‵tau ei o taofi aka ne tatou a te tulafono o te alofa atafai i ‵tou faifaiga ki ‵tou taina tali‵tonu?


As for us, we can look for ways to support and to give practical aid to others. 	 E penā foki tatou, e ‵tau foki mo tatou o ‵sala ki auala kolā e mafai ei ne tatou o ‵lago kae tuku atu a fesoasoani aoga ki nisi tino.


By and large, parents want only what is best for their offspring.—1 Samuel 1:11, 27, 28; Psalm 127:3-5. 	 E ma‵nako katoa a mātua ki toe mea ‵lei mō olotou tama‵liki.—1 Samuelu 1:11, 27, 28; Salamo 127:3-5.


Because of its strategic geographic location, Megiddo and the neighboring valley have seen dozens of battles over the last 4,000 years. 	 Ona ko te ‵lei o tena tulaga i te faiga o taua, ne fai eiloa i Mekito mo te vanu i ana tafa a taua e uke i tausaga e 4,000 ko ‵teka.


[Picture on page 24] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 21]


Nevertheless, the tract Life in a New World was eventually translated into four Namibian languages. 	 E ui i ei, ne ‵fuli eiloa te tamā pepa ko Te Olaga Filemu i te Lalolagi Fou ki ‵gana Namibia e fa.


16 Worldwide, nearly 2,500 Kingdom Halls are currently in the process of being built or extensively renovated. 	 16 I te lalolagi kātoa ko tai kātoa nei te 2,500 Fale Tapuaki koi faite nei io me ko toe faka‵fou.


Indeed, she is part of the “great cloud of witnesses” whose example of faith should move us to “run with endurance the race that is set before us.” 	 E tonu, e aofia a ia i “tino tali‵tonu fakamaoni” kolā e fakamalosi mai ei ke “‵tele tatou mo te loto fai ki mua ke maua te manumalo i te fakatau‵telega tenei e takato mai i mua o tatou.”


13 As long as we live in this old system of things, trials of one form or another are inevitable. 	 13 Ona ko te mea ko ola tatou i te olaga masei tenei, ka fe‵paki faeloa tatou mo fakalavelave e uke.


WHAT IS HUMILITY? 	 SE A TE LOTO MAULALO?


They then completed Jerusalem’s walls in just 52 days! 	 Ne oti ei a ‵pui o Ielusalema i loto fua i se 52 aso!


However, a telephone company in Pine Bluff had interviewed me for a job. 	 Kae ne ‵kami au se ne kamupane telefoni i Pine Bluff ke fai aku fesili mō se avanoaga i ei.


He adds: “What you vow, pay. 	 Ne toe fai mai foki a ia, “Fai te mea ne tauto koe o fai.


How do mildness and long-suffering contribute to peace in the congregation? 	 E fesoasoani mai pefea a te loto maulalo mo te kufaki ki te mauaga o te filemu i te fakapotopotoga?


A key to success: Set reasonable boundaries. 	 Se auala ke iku manuia: Fai ne faka‵tauga ‵lei.


The elders do not contact all members of the congregation to ask their various opinions before they make a decision. 	 E se ‵kami ne toeaina a tino katoa i te fakapotopotoga ke fai mai olotou manatu a koi tuai o fai se lotou fakaikuga.


As their Mediator, Jesus assists them in maintaining a clean standing before God.—Heb. 2:16. 	 E pelā me ko te lotou Sokoga, e fesoasoani atu Iesu ki a latou i te fakatumauga o se tulaga ‵ma i mua o te Atua.—Epelu 2:16.


Why did you not tell me that she was your wife? 	 Ai a seki fakaasi mai ei ne koe i te fafine tenei ko tau avaga?


His name has been changed. 	 Ne sui tena igoa.


No doubt you regularly attend Christian meetings and listen to the program parts. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me kau atu faeloa koe ki fakatasiga a Kelisiano kae fakalogologo foki ki lauga i ei.


(Daniel 7:27) The first prospective holy ones chosen were Jesus’ faithful apostles. 	 (Tanielu 7:27) A tino muamua ne filifili ke fai e pelā me ne tino tapu ko apositolo fakamaoni a Iesu.


(Psalm 91:1) When unsettled by the increase of lawlessness in this system of things, we need all the more to lean on Jehovah. 	 (Salamo 91:1) Kafai e fakamanavase mai a amioga solitulafono kolā e olo aka faeloa o ma‵sei i te lalolagi tenei, ko te lasi foki tenā o te ‵tou fakalago‵lago ki a Ieova.


• What evidence can you quote to show that Jehovah is blessing the work of his people today? [Chart on page 18-21] 	 • Ne a fakamaoniga e mafai o siki mai ne koe e fakaasi mai ei me e fakamanuia ne Ieova a galuega ana tino i aso nei?


For information regarding the challenges of raising stepchildren, see the series of articles “Secrets of Successful Stepfamilies” in the April 2012 issue of Awake! published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ke maua a fakamatalaga e uiga ki tulaga faiga‵ta o te putiakaga o tamaliki fai, onoono ki te fakasologa o mataupu ko te “Secrets of Successful Stepfamilies” i te lōmiga o te Awake! i a Apelila 2012 telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova.


When we love a person, we admire his qualities and seek to be like him. 	 Kafai e a‵lofa tatou ki se tino, e tavae ne tatou ana uiga kae taumafai foki ke fai tatou pelā mo ia.


Where Can You Find True Spiritual Values? 	 E Maua ne Koe i Fea a Fakatakitakiga ‵Tonu i Mea Tau Lotu?


We might feel dread if we are threatened by a cruel and dangerous criminal. 	 E mafai o pole‵pole tatou i te ma‵taku māfai e fakamatakutaku tatou ne se tino masei kae fakamataku.


(Col. 1:9, 10) With such accurate knowledge, the Colossian Christians would be able “to walk worthily of Jehovah in order to please him fully.” 	 (Ko. 1:9, 10) Ona ko te iloa tenā, ne mafai ei ne Kelisiano i Kolose o “sa‵sale . . . i se auala telā e talia ne Ieova kae ke fakafiafia katoatoa atu ki a ia.”


Yet, such rewards are small compared with everlasting life. 	 Ka taofi mau fua latou ki faiga matea o te tou lotu, kae ‵teke ki tona mana,” kae ‵tau mo tatou o faka‵mao mai vaegā tino penā.


“He felt pity for them.” 	 “Ne tupu ake ei tona loto alofa mō latou.”


I thought, ‘They don’t care if I even attend; they just want my money.’” 	 Ne mafaufau aka au penei, ‘Kafai foki au e se fano ki te lotu, e se fia manava‵se latou ki ei; e ma‵nako fua latou ki aku tupe.’”


(Psalm 145:9; Matthew 5:45) Jehovah’s goodness is especially evident in that he sends his people to preach the “good news of the kingdom.” 	 (Salamo 145:9; Mataio 5:45) E lavea atu eiloa te aga‵lei o Ieova me e uga atu ne ia ana tino ke talai atu “te Tala ‵Lei tenei e uiga ki te Malo.”


“To Jehovah I called in the distress of mine, and he proceeded to answer me,” sang the psalmist. 	 Ne usu mai te faisalamo: “Au ne kalaga ki te Aliki [ko Ieova] i taimi ne puapuagatia ei au, ne tali mai a ia ki a au.


JEHOVAH’S servants have a commission to “make disciples of people of all the nations.” 	 E MAUA ne tavini a Ieova te fakatonuga ke “olo atu koutou ki fenua katoa ke fai a tino i ei mo oku soko.”


One way is to consider purchasing power, what money can buy. 	 A te auala e tasi ko te mafaufau ki mea kolā e mafai ne koe o ‵togi mai ki tou peofuga.


(Psalm 103:20, 21) Is that not further proof of God’s infinite wisdom? 	 (Salamo 103:20, 21) E mata, a te mea tenā e se ko te fakamaoniga mautinoa o te poto se-gata-mai o te Atua?


A fatal illness can strike down a parent or a close friend. 	 E mafai o mate atu se matua io me se taugasoa pele i se masaki masei.


Little things make a big difference in a marriage 7 A Christian husband should do his part not only by listening to what his wife says but also by striving to express his own feelings clearly. 	 7 E ‵tau o fai ne se tagata avaga Kelisiano a tena vaega mai te sē fakalogo fua ki pati a tena avaga kae mai te taumafai o fakaasi manino atu ana lagonaga.


Yet, within the safety of Jerusalem’s walls, relative peace prevails. 	 Kae i loto i ‵pui o Ielusalema ne tai feoloolo eiloa te filemu ne maua atu i ei.


“Rejoice in the hope.” 	 “Ke fia‵fia koutou i te otou fakamoemoega.”


(1 Cor. 5:11) We are not benefited by trying to refute the arguments of apostates or those who are critical of Jehovah’s organization. 	 (1 Kolinito 5:11) E seai se mea aoga e maua ne tatou mai te taumafai o faka‵se aka a kinauga a tino ‵teke io me ko latou kolā e fakamasei atu ki te fakapotopotoga a Ieova.


12 The Bible does not tell us just what caused Hezekiah’s heart to become haughty. 	 12 E seki fakamatala mai i te Tusi Tapu a te pogai ne maua ei ne Hesekia a te fia sili i tena loto.


“Happy is the able-bodied man that has put Jehovah as his trust,” concluded King David. 	 Ne fai mai a te tupu ko Tavita, penei: “Amutia latou kolā e fakatuanaki ki te Aliki.”


(1 Timothy 1:11; 6:15) Thus, it comes as no surprise that the key to happiness is found in God’s Word, the Bible.—Revelation 1:3; 22:7. 	 (1 Timoteo 1:11; 6:15, NW) Tela la, e se ‵poi tatou me i te kī ki te mauaga o te fiafia e maua eiloa i loto i te Muna a te Atua ko te Tusi Tapu.—Fakaasiga 1:3; 22:7.


(Psalm 119:16, 47, 64, 70, 77, 88) He is pleased that those devoted to him keep on guard according to his word. 	 (Salamo 119:16, 47, 64, 70, 77, 88) E fiafia eiloa a ia me i tino kolā e tavini atu ki a ia e matapula‵pula eiloa e ‵tusa mo mea kolā e fakaasi mai i tena muna.


Had Paul given up under tribulation, would that not have conveyed the message that their relationship with Jehovah, their ministry, and their hope were not valuable? 	 Moi fai ne fakavāivāi a Paulo ona ko puapuaga, e mata, e fakaasi atu i ei me i te lotou fesokotakiga mo Ieova, te lotou galuega talai, mo te lotou fakamoemoega e se tāua?


5 Figuratively speaking, the relationship between a shepherd and his sheep is based on knowledge and trust. 	 5 I se auala fakatusa, e fakavae eiloa a te fesokotakiga i te va o te tausi mamoe mo ana mamoe ki te iloa mo te loto talitonu.


They would die violently. 	 Ka ‵mate eiloa latou i se auala fakasauā.


A small child is like a sapling that needs watering at regular intervals. 	 A te tamaliki foliki e ‵pau mo se lakau foliki telā e ‵tau o fakasiusiu faeloa.


Consequently, maintaining a clean environment is no longer a matter of personal importance. 	 Tela la, ko se toe fia ‵saga atu a tino taki tokotasi ki te tu ‵mā ona ko te faiga tenā.


We praise, honor, and defend him. 	 E tavae, fakaaloalo, kae ‵pulu foki ne tatou a te tino tenā.


Through obedience under extreme adversity, Jesus was “made perfect” for the new position God had in mind for him, that of being King and High Priest. 	 E auala i te fakalogo mai lalo i toe tulaga faiga‵ta ‵ki, ne “‵lei katoatoa” a Iesu mō se tulaga fou telā ne mafaufau ki ei te Atua, ke fai a ia mo Tupu mo Faitaulaga Sili.


It said: “The courts must not fail on account of merely apparent legal formalities; but must seek and find ways in spite of the formal difficulties, to fulfill their high duties.” 	 Ne fai mai i ei: “E se ‵tau o fakata‵mala a fono fakamasino i olotou tiute ona fua ko te tulafono; kae e ‵tau o ‵sala aka ne latou a auala ke fakataunu ei olotou tiute ma‵luga faitalia a mea kolā e tusi i te tulafono.”


No—they rejected this tribal superstition.—Romans 6:16; 2 Corinthians 6:14, 15. 	 Ikai, ne ‵teke atu laua ki te manatu valea tenei o te lotou matakāiga.—Loma 6:16; 2 Kolinito 6:14, 15.


On average, over 20,000 people each month get baptized as Witnesses of Jehovah. 	 I se aofaki masani, e silia atu i te 20,000 o tino e papatiso i masina takitasi e pelā me ne Molimau a Ieova.


6. What three divine requirements are set out at Micah 6:8? 	 6 I te Mika 6:8, e fakaasi mai i ei ki a tatou a te mea telā e manako Ieova ke fai ne tatou.


The Red Sea was no barrier to Israel when Jehovah caused that strong east wind to blow. 	 Ne seki fakalavelave atu a te Tai ‵Kula ki te kau Isalaelu i te taimi ne fakaagi malosi ei ne Ieova te matagi mai te saegālā.


They sang: “Let me sing to Jehovah, for he has become highly exalted. . . . Jehovah will rule as king to time indefinite, even forever.” 	 Ne usu mai latou: “Ka usu pese atu au ki te Aliki me ne manumalo a ia; . . . te Aliki, ka fai koe mo tupu ki te se gata mai eiloa.”


However, Ecclesiastes 3:1 helps us to appreciate that since there is “a time for every activity,” it is possible to engage in some activities at the wrong time. 	 Kae e fesoasoani mai a te Failauga 3:1, NW, ke malamalama tatou me e tiga eiloa a isi se “taimi tonu mō mea katoa,” e mafai eiloa o aofia tatou i nisi faifaiga i te taimi ‵se.


(Galatians 3:23-25) Since what is said in Leviticus gives us insight into Jehovah’s viewpoint on various matters, however, it can affect our worship. 	 (Kalatia 3:23-25) Ona ko te mea ko malamalama ‵lei tatou i te kilokiloga a Ieova ki mea kese‵kese ona ko ana pati kolā e fai mai i te Levitiko, e mafai eiloa o pokotia i ei te ‵tou tapuakiga.


What courageous action was taken by Ahab’s household steward Obadiah? 	 Se a te faifaiga loto toa ne fai ne te tino tausi o te kaukāiga o Aapo ko Opetaia?


(Read 2 Chronicles 6:29-31.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Nofoaiga Tupu 6:29-31.)


Yes, it means teaching ourselves and others Christian morality. 	 E tonu, e fakauiga i ei ki te akoakoga o tatou eiloa mo nisi tino foki ki amioga ‵lei faka-Kelisiano.


This observance will be held worldwide by Jehovah’s Witnesses at their meeting places. 	 Ka fai te fakamanatuga tenei i te lalolagi kātoa ne Molimau a Ieova i koga e maopoopo sāle ei latou.


For example, some have argued that the first plague brought upon Egypt, the turning of the Nile River into blood, was actually the result of red soil that had been washed down the Nile, along with reddish organisms called flagellates. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne kinau mai a nisi tino me i te mala muamua eiloa telā ne oko atu ki Aikupito, te ‵fuliga o te Vaitafe o te Naila ke ‵liu toto, ko ikuga fua o te pela ‵kula telā ne ‵tafe mai ki loto i te Naila, fakatasi mo tamā manu folikiliki lanu ‵kula e taku ko flagellates.


(Matt. 5:5) “Mildness of temper,” or meekness, does not suggest weakness or hypocritical gentleness. 	 (Mataio 5:5, NW) “A te loto maulalo,” io me ko te agamalu e se fakauiga i ei me e seva io me e filemu fakaloiloi se tino.


But the source of world unity is not man or man-made religions, as we will see. 	 Kafai e penā loa, ke na fesokotaki atu ki Molimau a Ieova i te koga e nofo koe i ei, io me tusi atu ki so se fakatuatusi i te itulau e lua.


To reconcile this internal conflict and to satisfy the natural yearning to live on, humans have fabricated all sorts of beliefs, from the doctrine of the immortality of the soul to the belief in reincarnation. 	 Ke faka‵noga aka te sē tokagamalie o te loto o te tino kae ke fakataunu te manakoga ke tumau i te ola, ko oti ne akoako atu ne tino a vaegā talitonuga kese‵kese, e pelā mo te akoakoga e uiga ki te agaga telā e se mafai o tamate mo te talitonuga ki te ‵toe fanau mai ki se isi vaegā olaga.


(Revelation 6:1-8) The color of each horse can evoke an emotional response within us that matches the symbolism of the horse. 	 (Fakaasiga 6:1-8) A lanu o solofanua takitasi e maua ne tatou i ei se lagonaga telā e fetaui ‵lei mo mea e fakauiga ki ei a te solofanua.


Encourage them to act now to oppose the Devil and draw close to God.—Jas. 4:7, 8. 	 Fakamalosi atu ki a latou ke na gasue‵sue nei o ‵teke atu te Tiapolo kae ke fakapilipili atu ki te Atua.—Iakopo 4:7, 8.


One reason is that they live in a world full of hatred, war, and suffering. 	 A te pogai e tasi, ona ko te mea e ola latou i se lalolagi telā e ‵fonu i te fakatau takalia‵lia, taua, mo logo‵maega.


(Read Romans 15:7.) 	 (Faitau te Loma 15:7.)


[Pictures on page 15] 	 E ‵kese pefea a te alofa tumau mo te alofa?


(The Irish Examiner, April 4, 2000) Aid agencies large and small certainly do make a huge difference in the lives of the countless victims of war and disaster. 	 (The Irish Examiner, April 4, 2000) Ne lasi ‵ki te aogā o fakapotopotoga fesoasoani ki te olaga o tino kolā ne pokotia i taua mo fakalavelave, faitalia me e pefea te uke io me ko te mu‵tana o te lotou fesoasoani.


He wrote: “My foes have kept snapping all day long, for there are many warring against me high-mindedly.” 	 Ne tusi mai a ia: “I aso katoa e ta faeloa au ne tino kolā e ita mai ki a au. Ko oko eiloa te tokouke latou kolā e fai taua mai ki a au.”


When the Witnesses came to visit my wife, I asked them, “Can God forgive me for all my sins?” 	 I te taimi ne ‵mai a Molimau o āsi ki taku avaga, ne fesili atu au, “E mata, e mafai o fakamagalo au ne te Atua mō aku agasala katoa?”


However, every week thousands of people are just beginning to walk with God. 	 Kae, i vaiaso takitasi e lau i afe a tino ko kamata o ola fakatasi mo te Atua.


Carrying “palm branches in their hands,” they hail Jehovah as rightful Sovereign of the universe, whose rulership is expressed through the reign of his enthroned King, Jesus Christ, “the Lamb of God.”—John 1:29, 36. 	 E puke ne latou a “lau pāma i olotou lima” kae ka‵laga atu ki a Ieova e pelā me ko te Pule tonu i te lagi mo te lalolagi, e auala i te pulega a te Tupu telā ko oti ne fakasopo aka ko Iesu Keliso, “te Tamā Mamoe a te Atua.”—Ioane 1:29, 36.


6, 7. (a) How did Jesus demonstrate what we can expect to take place in God’s new world? (b) How will even the dead be given a fresh start? 	 6, 7. (a) Ne fakaasi mai pefea ne Iesu a mea kolā e mafai o fakamoe‵moe tatou ke maua i te lalolagi fou a te Atua? (e) Ka tuku atu pefea ki tino ‵mate se kamataga fou?


“Beloved ones, . . . keep yourselves in God’s love, . . . with everlasting life in view.”—JUDE 20, 21. 	 “Oku taugasoa, . . . tausi koutou i te alofa o te Atua, ka koi fakatali‵tali koutou ki te . . . ola se gata mai.”—IUTA 20, 21.


That was why “Jesus gave way to tears.” 	 Tenā te pogai ne tagi ei a Iesu.


Jesus repeatedly exhorted his disciples: “Keep on the watch.” 	 Ne fakamalosi faeloa a Iesu ki ana soko, penei: “Tumau i te matapula‵pula.”


Even when the cause of someone’s anger is not readily discernible, responding with words causing pain would indicate a lack of self-discipline on our part. 	 Ke oko foki loa ki taimi kolā e faigata o malamalama ei i te pogai e kaitaua ei se tino, a te fakaaogāga o pati kolā e māfua mai ei te kaitaua e fakaasi mai i ei te sē lava o te loto pulea i a koe.


As a result of this, I am always growing spiritually.” 	 Ne iku atu i ei ki toku gasolo aka faeloa o malosi i te feitu faka-te-agaga.”


The newspaper Lausitzer Rundschau reports: “Such moral terms as honesty, moderation, and love of neighbor are rated very highly in the faith of the Witnesses.” 	 Ne lipoti mai penei te nusipepa ko te Lausitzer Rundschau: “E fakatāua malosi ne talitonuga o te kau Molimau a te fakamaoni, te sē amio valevale, mo te alofa ki tuakoi.”


(Genesis 8:13) One month and 27 days (57 days) later, “in the second month, on the twenty-seventh day of the month [mid-November, 2369 B.C.E.], the earth had dried off.” 	 (Kenese 8:13) I te masina e tasi mo aso e 27 mai tua ifo i ei, “i te po luasefulu fitu i te lua o masina [ko te galoto o Novema, i te 2369 T.L.M.], ne ‵masa pakupaku ei te vai i luga i te laukele.”


Expressing his delight in that place, David prayed: “Jehovah, I have loved the dwelling of your house and the place of the residing of your glory.”—Psalm 26:8. 	 I te fakaasiatuga o tena fiafia ki te koga tenā, ne ‵talo atu ei a Tavita: “Te Aliki, au e fiafia ki te fale tenā e nofo koe i ei, ko te koga tenā e nofo i ei tou ‵malu.”—Salamo 26:8.


One important question remains. 	 E ‵toe tasi te fesili tāua.


Gathering Things in Heaven and Things on Earth 	 Te Fakamaopoopomaiga o Mea i te Lagi mo Mea i te Lalolagi


When the Amalekites raided the city of Ziklag, they carried off David’s wives and children as well as those of his men. 	 I te taimi ne taua atu ei a te kau Amaleka ki te fa‵kai o Sikilaka, ne puke ne latou a avaga a Tavita mo tama‵liki penā foki mo ana tāgata.


(1 John 5:19; Rev. 12:9) He is the enemy—not Jehovah!—1 Pet. 5:8. 	 (1 Ioa. 5:19; Faka. 12:9) Ko ia ko te fili, kae e se ko Ieova!—1 Pe. 5:8.


We thus imitate Jesus in being firm and decisive in our rejection of Satan’s unclean world. 	 Tela la, e fakaakoako eiloa tatou ki a Iesu i te tu ‵mautakitaki i te ‵teke atu ki te lalolagi sē ‵ma a Satani.


(Zeph. 1:14) As never before, we must remain spiritually keen and alert. 	 (Sefanaia 1:14) Tenei eiloa te taimi e ‵tau ei mo tatou o tumau i te matapula‵pula mo te mataala i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


But Jehovah is the one who has the right to set the standard for righteousness, not us!—Rom. 14:10. 	 Kae ko Ieova ko te tino telā e isi sena aiā ke fakatoka ne ia a tulaga mō te amiotonu, kae e se ko tatou!—Loma 14:10.


Potiphar believed his wife’s story that Joseph had tried to rape her. 	 Ne talitonu a Potifala ki te tala a tena avaga me ne taumafai a Iosefa o pukemālō tou fafine.


2 Why do parents have trouble rearing their children? 	 2 Kaia e faigata ei ki mātua o puti aka olotou tama‵liki?


10 Jesus condemned racial pride. 	 10 Ne taku fakamasei ne Iesu a te loto fenua.


All credit for what has resulted goes to “the Provider of escape.”—1 Cor. 3:7. 	 E avatu eiloa a tavaega katoa ki te “Fakaola” mō mea ne iku mai i ei.—1 Kolinito 3:7.


The human undershepherds to whom they entrust the care of the congregations are not. 	 A tausi mamoe fesoasoani kolā ne tuku atu ne lāua ke tausi a te fakapotopotoga e se ‵lei katoatoa.


(Romans 12:2) She observed, for example, the Bible’s powerful influence in the lives of those who adhere to its principles. 	 (Loma 12:2) Ne lavea atu ne ia a te malosi o te Tusi Tapu ki luga i olaga o tino kolā e ‵piki ‵mau ki ana fakatakitakiga.


Hence, it is vital that an elder or a ministerial servant study the Bible with his wife and children so that all can benefit from Family Worship every week. 	 Tela la, e tāua eiloa ke sukesuke se toeaina io me se tavini fakafaifeau ki te Tusi Tapu mo tena avaga mo tama‵liki ko te mea ke maua ne latou katoa a mea aoga mai te Tapuakiga a Kāiga i vaiaso katoa.


If so, what can you do to avoid drifting away, turning to follow your own course? 	 Kafai e penā loa, ne a mea e mafai o fai ne koe ke mo a e tapeapea koe fakaatea, o sasale i te auala e manako koe ki ei?


(Mark 15:44) If Joseph had witnessed Jesus’ agony on the torture stake, did that awful scene move him to examine his conscience and finally decide that he ought to take a stand for truth? 	 (Male. 15:44) Moi ne molimau ne Iosefa te logo‵mae o Iesu i luga i te pou fakasaua, e a, ne seki fakamalosi aka a ia ne te tulaga tenā ke iloilo aka tena loto lagona kae fakaiku aka me e ‵tau eiloa mo ia o ‵lago atu ki te munatonu?


How may parents try to reach the heart of an erring offspring? 13 It may be possible—indeed, it would be best—to give such instruction and discipline during a private study of the Bible. 	 13 Kāti e mafai—e tonu, ko te ‵toe auala ‵lei foki—ke tuku atu a vaegā akoakoga mo polopolokiga i se taimi e fai ei te akoga totino ki te Tusi Tapu.


Since the inscription on a previously found ossuary thought to belong to the high priest himself calls him Yehosef bar Caiapha, or Joseph, son of Caiaphas,* Miriam was related to Caiaphas in some way. 	 Ona ko te tusitusiga i luga i se pusa mate telā ne maua mai mua atu ne fai pelā me i o te faitaulaga sili telā ne fakaigoa a ia eiloa ki a Yehosef bar Caiapha, io me ko Iosefa, te tama tagata a Kaiafa, a Miliama e kāiga mo Kaiafa.


How did the Babylonians attempt to assimilate Daniel into their culture and religion? 	 Ne a taumafaiga ne fai ne tino Papelonia ke fakamasani a Tanielu ki tuu mo talitonuga a latou?


4. God’s example of compassion should have what effect on us? 	 4 Ma‵faga o fakaakoakoga gali ne tuku mai ne Ieova ki a tatou!


The other sheep have done good to Christ’s brothers by supporting them in fulfilling the divine commission to preach 	 Ko oti ne fai ne nisi mamoe a mea ‵lei ki taina o Keliso mai te ‵lago atu ki a latou i te fakataunuga o te fakatonuga mai te Atua ke talai atu


(Malachi 1:6-8) Thus, Jehovah exhorted them to bring the tenth parts of their produce into his storehouse and to test him out to see whether he would not open to them the floodgates of the heavens and actually empty out upon them a blessing until there was no more want. 	 (Malaki 1:6-8) Kae, ne fakamalosi atu a Ieova ki a latou ke tuku atu ki a ia a te tasi-vae-sefulu o mea katoa kolā ne maua ne latou mai olotou fale ‵teu meakai kae ke tofotofo ne latou a ia me mata, ka ‵tala ifo ne ia a fāmalama o te lagi kae ligi ifo ki a latou a fakamanuiaga katoa ke oko ki te taimi ko se toe ma‵tiva ei latou.


8. What questions can we ponder as we study? 	 8 E ‵tau foki mo tatou o mafau‵fau mo te amanaia ki galuega a Ieova.


He wrote to the congregation in Thessalonica: “Having a tender affection for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not only the good news of God, but also our own souls, because you became beloved to us.” (1 Thessalonians 2:7, 8) Later, when Paul told his Ephesian brothers that they would not see him again, “weeping broke out among them all, and they fell upon Paul’s neck and tenderly kissed him.” 	 Ne tusi atu a ia ki te fakapotopotoga i Tesalonia penei: “Ona ko te motou a‵lofa ki a koutou, ko toka nei matou o ‵kau fakatasi mo koutou i te Tala ‵Lei mai i te Atua, pelā foki mo te tuku atu o omotou ola mō koutou, i te mea e fakapelepele koutou ne matou.” (1 Tesalonia 2:7, 8) Fakamuli ifo, i te faiatuga a Paulo ki ana taina i Efeso me ka sē toe matea ne latou a ia, “ne ‵sai atu latou ki a Paulo kae ‵tagi, kae sogi fakamavae atu ki a ia.”


(Gen. 18:25; 1 Chron. 29:17) So we should not expect that Jehovah would have to be restricted by a law he designed for imperfect judges. 	 (Kenese 18:25; 1 Nofoaiga Tupu 29:17) Tela la, e se ‵tau o fakamoe‵moe tatou ke fakatapula a Ieova ne se tulafono telā ne fakatoka ne ia mō famasino sē ‵lei katoatoa.


Thus, it replaced the divine name with a title, “LORD.” 	 Tela la, e sui a te igoa o te atua ki te tofi, “ALIKI.”


They often push their children toward the same materialistic goal. 	 I te auala tenā, e maua ei ne latou se tokagamalie i aso mai mua kae fakamuli ifo ko sē manavase ei latou.


They assure us that Jehovah will soon execute judgment upon all wicked ones. 	 E fakatalitonu mai i ei me ko pili o fakaoko atu ne Ieova a te fakasalaga ki tino amio ma‵sei katoa.


(Ex., chaps. 7-12) Moses displayed faith and courage because he had God’s unfailing support, even as we do.—Deut. 33:27. 	 (Esoto mataupu e 7-12) Ne fakaasi mai ne Mose a te fakatuanaki mo te loto malosi me i te Atua e ‵lago atu ki ia, e penā foki tatou.—Teutelonome 33:27.


By refusing to deprive Mary of the joy of being taught, Jesus showed that a woman’s place is not only in the kitchen. 	 Mai te ita me fakalavelave atu ki te fiafia o Malia ke akoakogina a ia, ne fakaasi atu ne Iesu i ei me i te umu ‵kuka e se ko te koga fua e nofo i ei te fafine.


Predestination thus suggests that God long ago foreordained the future—good or bad—of every individual. 	 Telā la, e fakaasi mai i te akoakoga tenei me ko leva loa ne fakatoka ne te Atua a mea ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua—mea ‵lei io me ko mea ma‵sei—ki tino katoa.


When our family prayed before meals, he would clasp his tiny hands, nod his head, and say a hearty “Amen!” 	 Kafai e ‵talo te motou kāiga mai mua o ‵kai, e pilima ana lima, punou ifo tena ulu, kae fai atu mo tena loto kātoa “Amene!”


Israel was his chosen nation and was privileged to be molded by him, as though on the Great Potter’s wheel. 	 Ne fai a Isalaelu mo fai a tena fenua filifilia kae ne taulia latou ke ‵fuli ne ia, e pelā me ‵nofo i luga i te mea faigaluega a te Tino faite ipu kele Sili.


If done on a hit-or-miss basis, the arrangement is not going to achieve its desired objectives. 	 Kafai e se fai faeloa, ka se iku manuia eiloa a te fakatokaga tenei.


She also had the courage to speak about her faith. 	 Ne loto toa foki a ia o faipati e uiga ki tena fakatuanaki.


Then, ask questions. (“What makes you feel that way?” or “What led you to that conclusion?”) 	 (“Se a te mea e fai ne ia ke mafaufau koe penei?” io me “Se a te mea ne takitaki ne ia koe ki te fakaikuga tenā?”)


That command applies to all true Christians today, as Jesus’ words indicate: “Look! 	 Akoako atu foki latou ke faka‵logo ki mea katoa kolā ne fakatonu atu ne au ki a koutou.”


It is impossible to consider here every conceivable situation in every different land. 	 E se mafai o ‵pau a tulaga katoa i fenua kese‵kese.


The Maya Kingdom Ministry was the first dated publication in an American Indian language. 	 A Te ‵Tou Galuega Talai i te ‵gana Maya ko te tusi muamua eiloa ne maua i se ‵gana a tino pelā me ne Initia i Mekisiko.


How can we prepare now for this occasion, how will we benefit from attending it, and how does that annual event contribute to the unity of God’s people everywhere? 	 E fakatoka pefea tatou mō te fakatasiga tenei, ne a mea aoga ka maua ne tatou mai te ‵kau atu ki ei, kae e aoga pefea te fakatasiga tenei i te faiga ke ‵kau fakatasi a tino o te Atua i koga katoa?


‘He feared God and turned aside from bad.’ 	 ‘Ne mataku a ia ki te Atua kae fakaeteete i a ia ma agasala.’


During his final meeting with them, though, he gave them some frank counsel. 	 I tena toe fakatasiga eiloa mo latou, ne tuku ‵tonu atu ne ia a nisi pati fakatonutonu.


What values do I hold? 	 Ne a tulaga e fakatāua malosi ne au?


Likewise, Jesus did not break, or rip up, the Law; rather, he fulfilled it by keeping it perfectly. 	 E penā foki loa a Iesu, ne seki fakamasei, io me e ofa ne ia te Tulafono; i lō te fai penā, ne fakataunu ne ia mai i te tausi ki ei i se auala ‵lei katoatoa.


Ernest Beavor set the example for his children as a zealous Christian 	 Ne a auala e taumafai ei a Satani o fakavāivāi ‵tou tukuatuga ki te Atua?


(Ephesians 5:1; Galatians 6:10) While we do not love “either the world or the things in the world,” we are not insensitive to the needs of those in the world.—1 John 2:15. 	 (Efeso 5:1; Kalatia 6:10) Kafai e se a‵lofa tatou “ki te lalolagi io me ko so se mea faka-te-lalolagi,” ke se fia‵fia foki la tatou ki manakoga o latou kolā i te lalolagi.—1 Ioane 2:15.


“Pay back Caesar’s things to Caesar, but God’s things to God.” 	 “E ‵tau mo koutou o fai te otou tiute ki te Malo, pela foki mo otou tiute ki te Atua.”


Moreover, God extended mercy to Canaanites who abandoned their wickedness and accepted Jehovah’s high moral standards. 	 E se gata i ei, ne fakaasi atu ne te Atua a te alofa fakamagalo ki tino Kanana kolā ne tiakina olotou amioga ma‵sei kae talia a tulaga ma‵luga o Ieova i mea tau amioga.


As dedicated Christians, on what objective should we be focused? 	 E pelā me ne Kelisiano tukugina atu, se a te fakamoemoega e ‵tau o ‵saga tonu atu tatou ki ei?


Yes, as we contemplate the various aspects of Jehovah’s vast wisdom, we cannot help but be filled with awe. 	 E tonu, kafai e mafau‵fau faeloa tatou ki vaega kese‵kese o te poto o Ieova, ka ofo malosi eiloa tatou.


Against whom should we be fighting, and what are we going to consider in this series? 	 Ko oi te tino e ‵tau o taua atu tatou ki ei, kae ne a mea ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei i te mataupu tenei?


Is it not the course of wisdom, then, to make sure that what you believe actually is true and not simply what you want to believe? 	 Se mea poto ke fakamautinoa aka me e ‵tonu eiloa a mea kolā e talitonu koe ki ei kae e se ko mea fua kolā e fia talitonu koe ki ei, i ne?


To illustrate: A driver can direct his car to turn left or right but only if the car is moving. 	 Ke fai se fakatusaga: E mafai ne se tino o palepale a tena motoka ki te feitu fakamaui io me ko te feitu fakaatamai māfai fua e tele te motoka.


IMMORALITY 	 AMIOGA FAKATAUAVAGA SĒ ‵TAU


(Eph. 2:19) Earnest effort to overcome prejudiced views regarding those who are of a different background will certainly help us to put on the new personality.—Col. 3:10, 11. 	 (Efe. 2:19) A taumafaiga loto finafinau ke fakagata te kilokiloga fakailoga tino ki tino fakaa‵tea e mautinoa eiloa me ka fesoasoani mai ke ‵pei tatou ki uiga ‵fou.—Ko. 3:10, 11.


For more information about God’s name, see the brochure The Divine Name That Will Endure Forever. 	 Ke maua a fakamatalaga e uke e uiga ki te igoa o te Atua, ke onoono ki te tusi ko The Divine Name That Will Endure Forever.


However, blindly entering into a relationship with a stranger involves real dangers. 	 Kae, ko te aofia i se vaegā fesokotakiga penā e aofia i ei a mea fakama‵taku e uke.


My days were filled with office duties, packing literature, cooking, and cleaning. 	 Ko fakaaoga eiloa toku olaga ki galuega i te ofisa, te fakatokaga o tusi ki pokisi, kuka, mo te ‵fuluga o mea.


Men who meet the Biblical requirements are appointed as elders and ministerial servants in these congregations. 	 A tāgata kolā e fetaui ‵lei mo fakatakitakiga i loto i te Tusi Tapu e faka‵sopo mo fai a toeaina mo tavini fakafaifeau i loto i fakapotopotoga konei.


12 The lesson we learn is twofold. 	 12 E lua akoakoga tāua e maua ne tatou.


15 Observing God’s reminders helps to set us apart from this wicked world. 	 15 E ‵tu kese tatou mai te lalolagi masei tenei māfai e faka‵logo tatou ki akoakoga mai te Atua.


What activity helps us to identify God’s loyal ones? 	 Se a te galuega telā e fesoasoani mai ke iloa ne tatou a tino fakamaoni o te Atua?


A valuable fragment of John’s Gospel was found in Egypt at the turn of the 20th century and is now known as the Papyrus Rylands 457 (P52). 	 Ne maua eiloa se vaega tāua o te Evagelia a Ioane i Aikupito i te kamataga o te 20 senitenali kae ko lauiloa nei e pelā me ko te Papyrus Rylands 457 (P52).


This process gained momentum in the fourth century, when Roman Emperor Constantine embraced Christianity. 	 Ne gasolo aka loa o lasi atu te tulaga tenei i te fa o senitenali, i te taimi ne talia ei ne te tupu o Loma ko Constantine a te Lotu Kelisiano.


Names have been changed. 	 Ko oti ne ‵fuli a igoa.


How often did you perform an act of kindness solely for the benefit of your spouse? 	 E mata, ne fakaasi fakafia atu ne koe a faifaiga a‵lofa ko te mea ke maua ne tau avaga a mea aogā?


(1 Cor. 7:31) Evidently, he was likening the world to a stage, with actors in a drama playing their roles as good or bad characters until a change of scenes. 	 (1 Kolinito 7:31, Tusi Paia, Samoa) E mautinoa eiloa me ne fakatusa ne ia a te lalolagi ki tino takutakua i tamunei kolā e fai pelā me ne tino ‵lei io me ne tino ma‵sei i se ata ke oko eiloa ki te fakaotiga o te vaega tenā.


Although we look forward to surviving the end of this system, we serve Jehovah because we love him, not merely to get life. 	 E tigā eiloa e fakamoe‵moe tatou ke ‵sao atu i te gataga o te olaga tenei, e tavini atu tatou ki a Ieova ona ko tatou e a‵lofa ki a ia, kae e se ko te mauaga fua o te ola.


How can we make good friends? 	 E mafai pefea o fai ne tatou a taugasoa ‵lei?


“The question bothered my conscience and even robbed me of my sleep for several nights,” he recalls. 	 “Ne fakalavelave mai a te fesili tenā ki toku mafaufau kae fai ei ke sē to taku moe i te fia o po,” e masaua ne ia.


Consider the way he dealt with Jesus. 	 Mafaufau la ki te auala ne saga atu ei a ia ki a Iesu.


(Phil. 2:7) After his sacrificial death, Jesus returned to heavenly spirit life to become the King of God’s Kingdom in 1914. 	 (Fili. 2:7) Mai tua o tena mate e pelā me se taulaga, ne toe foki atu a Iesu ki te olaga faka-te-agaga i te lagi ke fai mo te Tupu i te Malo o te Atua i te 1914.


None of us should wear clothing or hairstyles that are eccentric or immodest or that identify us with undesirable elements of the world. 	 E se ‵tau eiloa mo se tino i a tatou o fakaaogā a gatu mo teuga kolā e fai fakaa‵tea io me e se ‵lei io me kolā e fakaasi atu ei me e fia‵fia eiloa tatou ki vaega matagā o te lalolagi.


But will this be only a foray, just a raid by a few soldiers? 	 E mata, a te mea tenā se tamā fepakiga fua, kae e se tokouke a sotia e olo atu i ei?


Of course, every imperfect human is a sinner, but the Scriptures usually use this term to describe a person whose sins are notorious or who has a reputation for sinning. 	 E tonu, a tino sē ‵lei katoatoa ne tino agasala, kae e fakaaoga eiloa a te pati tenei i te Tusi Tapu ke fakamatala atu ei se tino telā e lauiloa i te faiga o agasala.


9 As another example, think about a servant of Jehovah who is somewhat reluctant to follow Bible standards, perhaps regarding associations, disfellowshipping, or entertainment. 	 9 E pelā mo te suā fakaakoakoga, mafaufau ki se tavini a Ieova telā e se fia tautali atu ki tulaga i te Tusi Tapu, kāti e uiga ki taugasoa, te fakateaga o tino, io me ko fakafiafiaga.


A primary consideration is the effect that living with other people is going to have on us and on our spirituality. 	 A te mea muamua e ‵tau o mafau‵fau tatou ki ei ko te auala ka pokotia ei tatou mo ‵tou feitu faka-te-agaga māfai ko ‵nofo fakatasi mo nisi tino.


For example, when we learn about a certain requirement of Jehovah, we might ask: ‘Why is this command or principle wise? 	 E pelā mo te taimi e tauloto ei tatou e uiga ki se tulafono a Ieova, e mafai o fesili ifo tatou: ‘Kaia e ‵lei ei te tulafono io me ko te fakatakitakiga tenei?


Just as the experienced yet cautious pilot continues to fly safely by first reviewing a preflight checklist, so you will be helped to persist in faithful service by reviewing a spiritual checklist. 	 E pelā mo te mea e fai ne te pailate atamai a koi tuai o eva te vakalele, ka fesoasoani atu foki ki a koe a te iloilo faeloa o te fakasologa o mea faka-te-agaga kolā e ‵tau o fai ke tumau koe i te tavini atu mo te fakamaoni.


Clearly, we yield place to God’s wrath. 	 E manino ‵lei, me e tuku atu eiloa ne tatou te taui ma sui a te Atua.


During the early 1950’s, 28 percent of the Witnesses in that country limited their preaching activity to distributing handbills or standing on the streets with magazines. 	 I tausaga kamata talu mai te 1950, e 28 pasene o Molimau i te fenua tenā ne talai atu fua e auala i te tufatufaga o tamā pepa io me e ‵tu i auala mo olotou mekesini.


Do I engage in the ministry even when my parents do not? 	 E mata, e kau atu au ki te galuega talai faitalia me e se ‵kau atu oku mātua ki ei?


(Rev. 3:19) Although in heaven, Jesus was leading the congregations of his disciples on earth by means of holy spirit. 	 (Fakaasiga 3:19) E tiga eiloa e nofo atu a ia i te lagi, ne takitaki ne Iesu a te fakapotopotoga o ana soko i te lalolagi e auala i te agaga tapu.


In either case, the need for pressing on to maturity is clear.—Philippians 3:16; Hebrews 6:1. 	 I feitu e lua konei, e manino ‵lei me e manakogina eiloa a te gasolo atu ki te matua ‵lei.—Filipi 3:16; Epelu 6:1.


Although he was afraid, what did the king do? 	 Ne a mea a te tupu ne fai ona ko tena mataku?


9 The steward’s responsibilities also include the supervision of the all-important work of preaching “this good news of the kingdom” and making “disciples of people of all the nations.” 	 9 E aofia foki i tiute o te situati te tausi atu ki te ‵toe galuega tāua ko te talaiatuga o te “Tala ‵Lei tenei e uiga ki te Malo” mo te faiga o ‘soko mai tino o fenua katoa.’


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It creates in us a yearning for a lot of material possessions. 	 Ko fakamafua ne ia i loto i a tatou a te manako malosi faeloa ki kope e uke.


For various reasons, the circumstances of some faithful servants of Jehovah do not allow them to devote themselves to the preaching work an average of 70 hours per month. 	 Ne seki mafai ne nisi tavini fakamaoni a Ieova o talai ke maua te 70 itula i masina takitasi ona ko olotou fakanofonofoga.


There are also tests in which a quantity of blood is withdrawn in order to tag it or to mix it with medicine, whereupon it is put back into the patient. 	 E isi aka foki a nisi faiga o te iloiloga kolā e tapale aka i ei a nisi toto ke fakamailoga aka io me ke palu ki ei a vailakau, kae kafai ko oti ko toe ‵suki ki te tino masaki.


The earthquake that struck the Indian Ocean in 2004 and the tsunami that followed made that year the “deadliest in nearly 500 years for earthquakes” and “the second most fatal in recorded history,” according to the U.S. Geological Survey. 	 A te mafuie telā ne poko i te Vasa o Initia i te 2004 mo te galu lasi telā ne ‵tao atu mai tua ne fai ei te tausaga tenā e pelā me ko te “‵toe tausaga e tokouke a tino ne ‵mate i mafuie i loto i tausaga toeitiiti ko katoa te 500” kae ko “te lua o toe fakalavelave matagā ne tupu i tala fakasolopito,” ko te lipoti mai te U.S. Geological Survey.


5 Read Isaiah 53:4b. 	 5 Faitau te Isaia 53:4e.


Likewise, our bold and fearless witnessing is deeply rooted in love of God and love of neighbor.—Matt. 22:36-40. 	 E penā foki loa, a te ‵tou talai atu mo te loto toa e aunoa mo te mataku e māfua tonu mai eiloa i te alofa ki te Atua mo tuakoi.—Mataio 22:36-40.


(Acts 7:58–8:1) One of the men for whom Stephen prayed that day was Saul, who witnessed and approved of Stephen’s murder. 	 (Galuega 7:58–8:1) E tokotasi te tagata mai i a latou kolā ne ‵talo atu a Setefano mō latou i te aso tenā ko Saulo, telā ne molimau kae talia ne ia te tamatega o Setefano.


6. (a) What wise choice did Ruth make? (b) Why did Boaz speak of Ruth as seeking refuge under Jehovah’s wings? 	 6. (a) Se a te filifiliga poto ne fai ne Luta? (e) Kaia ne fai atu ei a Poasa me i a Luta ne ‵sala atu ki a Ieova mō se puipuiga?


“I had a comfortable life but felt that I was just giving God my surplus, as it were. 	 “Ne maua ne au se olaga ‵lei kae ne mafaufau au me e tuku atu fua ne au ki te Atua aku mea ‵toe, kolā ne maua ne au.


“Honor your father and your mother,” and show them that you love them as they love you. 	 “Āva ki tou tamana mo tou mātua,” kae fakaasi atu ki a lāua i a koe e alofa ki a lāua.


Does that not give evidence that God’s spirit is at work in us? 	 E mata, e se fakamaoni mai i ei me e fesoasoani mai eiloa te agaga o te Atua ki a tatou?


If you are a parent, you know how many sacrifices, how much giving, it takes to raise a child. 	 Kafai koe se mātua, e iloa ne koe a te uke o mea faiga‵ta, mo te uke foki o mea e tuku atu, ke putiputi ake ei se tamaliki.


3 What Mary’s Example Can Teach Us 	 3 Iesu—Pati a Tino e Uiga ki a ia


(Ps. 112:3, 4) In Bible times, some of God’s servants were noted for their material riches. 	 (Salamo 112:3, 4) I aso o te Tusi Tapu, ne lauiloa a nisi tavini a te Atua e pelā me ne tino mau‵mea.


The Genesis account explains: “The sons of the true God began to notice the daughters of men, that they were good-looking; and they went taking wives for themselves, namely, all whom they chose. . . . 	 E fakamatala mai te tala i te Kenese, penei: “Ne ‵kilo ifo a tama‵liki a atua i te gali o tamafine, tena ne avaga ei latou ki fafine kola e ma‵nako latou ki ei. . . .


5 To illustrate: A person may desire to travel to a specific destination. 	 5 Ke fai se fakatusa: Kāti e fia faimalaga atu se tino ki se koga.


They have all of them been collected together; they have come to you. 	 A au tama tagata ka o‵mai mai i koga mao; a au tama fafine ka sapasapai mai pela me ne tamaliki.”


9 Does being impartial mean that we should never show special consideration to anyone? 	 9 E mata, a te se fakailoga tino e fakauiga i ei me e se ‵tau o fakaasi atu ne tatou te atafai fakapito ki so se tino?


(2 Pet. 3:3, 7, 10) What counsel does Peter have for us? 	 (2 Petelu 3:3, 7, 10) Se a te polopolokiga ne tuku mai ne Petelu mō tatou?


January 1, 2010 	 Ianuali 1, 2010


‘Not One Word Has Failed’ 	 ‘Ne Taunu Ana Tautoga Katoa’


Like a large protective shield, our faith protects us from Satan’s “burning missiles.” 	 E pelā me se talita lasi ‵ki, e puipui tatou ne ‵tou fakatuanaki mai i “matasana ‵ka” a Satani.


Intended for the entire association of those in union with the Christ, John’s first letter provides sound counsel designed to help Christians take their stand against apostasy and remain firm for the truth and for righteousness. 	 I tena tusi muamua telā ne tusi ki te fakapotopotoga kātoa o tino kolā e ‵kau fakatasi mo te Keliso, ne tuku mai ne Ioane a pati fakatonutonu ke fesoasoani atu ki Kelisiano ke tumau i te ‵teke atu ki aposetate kae ke tu ‵mautakitaki i te munatonu mo te amiotonu.


Doing so enables us to develop greater discernment so that we can set proper priorities. 	 Mai te fai penā e fai ei ke sinā ‵loto atu te ‵tou malamalama ko mea ke mateagofie ne tatou a mea kolā e ‵tau o fakamuamua.


By Way of Review 	 • Ne a mea ko maina tatou i ei i te ‵tou


Perhaps you have only recently heard the Kingdom good news. 	 Kāti ne fatoā logo koe i te tala ‵lei e uiga ki te Malo.


Could I on a daily basis tolerate those deficiencies?’ 	 E mata, e mafai ne au o fa‵ki i ana vāivāiga konā i aso katoa?’


Do you take enough time to communicate with your family? 	 E mata, e lava a taimi ke fesokotaki atu ei koe ki tou kāiga?


If a worshiper of Jehovah was to lose his clear sense of identity, he might end up unfocused, without well-defined direction or goals. 	 Kafai e galo i se tino tapuaki ki a Ieova a tena iloga, e mafai o sē saga tonu atu, ko seai foki ne ana fakamoemoega mautinoa.


But remember that “if you are being reproached for the name of Christ, you are happy, because the spirit of glory, even the spirit of God, is resting upon you.”—1 Pet. 4:14. 	 Kae ke masaua me kafai “e muna maseigina koutou ona ko koutou e tautali i a Iesu; ko te uiga o te mea nei i te agaga ‵malu, telā ko te agaga o te Atua, ko nofo i luga i a koutou.”—1 Petelu 4:14.


(2) Put spiritual values first, even when that means making sacrifices. 	 (2) Ke fakamuamua a mea faka-te-agaga, faitalia te faigata.


Are you willing to compare other teachings of your church with what the Bible says? 	 E mata, ka mafai ne koe o fakatusa‵tusa a nisi akoakoga a tau lotu mo mea kolā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu?


10 Children can be drawn into pornography by their natural curiosity. 	 10 E mafai o tosina atu a tama‵liki ki ata ma‵sei ona ko te lotou uiga ko te fia ‵logo.


The Witnesses welcomed me warmly. 	 Ne fakafetaui mai a Molimau mo te atafai ki a au.


After reading the 2013 Yearbook account about Myanmar, we were so touched by the heartwarming experiences that we began to consider if serving in Myanmar would be possible for us.” 	 I te otiga ne fai‵tau māua ki tala i te 2013 Yearbook e uiga ki Myanmar, ne otia māua i tala fakamalosi loto i ei kae ne kamata o mafau‵fau māua me e mafai ne māua o olo atu o tavini i Myanmar.”


But if a specific product poses a threat, the government may issue balanced warnings to protect its citizens. 	 Kae kafai e isi loa se mea telā e mafai o fakamataku, kāti ko tuku atu ne te malo ne faka‵pulaga ke puipui ei ana tino.


(Ps. 78:43-53) But when faced with the negative report of the ten unfaithful spies, they did not “remember his hand.” 	 (Sala. 78:43-53) Kae i te taimi ne lagona ei ne latou a te li‵poti sē ‵lei a te tokosefulu sipai sē fakamaoni, “ko puli i a latou a tena mana malosi.”


If Jehovah is real to us, how will that be reflected in the personal decisions that we make? 	 Kafai a Ieova se tino tonu eiloa ki a tatou, e fakaasi atu pefea te mea tenā i ‵tou fakaikuga kolā e fai?


Why do we need to guard against greed? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o puipui tatou mai te kaimanako?


• Like Amos, what should we preach? 	 • E pelā mo Amosa, ne a mea e ‵tau o folafola atu ne tatou?


(Rom. 5:12) Knowing the consequences of Adam’s decision should move us to use our freedom responsibly and within the limits set by Jehovah. 	 (Loma 5:12) A te iloa ‵lei o ikuga o te filifiliga ne fai ne Atamu, e ‵tau o fai ei ke gasue‵sue tatou o fakaaoga faka‵lei ‵tou saolotoga fakatasi mo tapulā kolā ne fakatoka mai ne Ieova.


7 Back then, Satan clearly wanted to prevent the Israelites from gaining their promised inheritance. 	 7 I te taimi tenā, ne manako malosi a Satani ke maua ne te kau Isalaelu te lotou taui telā ne folafola mai.


True, David was Jehovah’s anointed, Israel’s future king; but he knew that Jehovah uses his angels to watch over all of his faithful worshippers, regardless of whether they are prominent or lowly. 	 E tonu, a Tavita ko te tino fakaekegina a Ieova, ko te tupu o Isalaelu i aso mai mua; kae ne iloa ne ia me e fakaaogā ne Ieova ana agelu ke leoleo ne latou a tino tapuaki fakamaoni katoa, faitalia me e ma‵luga olotou tofiga io me ikai.


What will help us to make wise choices? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke fai ne tatou a filifiliga ‵poto?


What Are the Marks of True Christianity? 	 Ne a Fakailoga o te Kelisiano Tonu?


(Romans 3:23; 7:21-25) Nevertheless, when it comes to displaying mildness, all of us can succeed if we put forth the effort. 	 (Loma 3:23; 7:21-25) E ui i ei, e mafai o fakaasi atu ne tatou te agamalū māfai e kausaki malosi tatou.


Elijah, a bold and outspoken prophet, once gave in to fear and fled for his life because of a death threat from wicked Queen Jezebel. 	 Ne piki mākau te pelofeta loto toa kae pati ‵toko, ko Elia, ona ko te mataku kae ne sola keatea a ia me ne fakamatakutaku atu te tupu fafine masei ko Iesepela me ka tamate a ia.


Paul prayed that Christians in his day keep “increasing in the accurate knowledge of God.” 	 Ne ‵talo atu a Paulo e uiga ki Kelisiano i ana aso ke “faka‵fonu [latou] i te iloa o te loto o te Atua, i poto katoa mo te iloa faka-te-Agaga.”


(4) Now is the time for any who may be putting their trust in secular education, material things, or human institutions to adjust their thinking. 	 (4) E tenei eiloa te taimi mo so se tino telā e fakamoemoe ki akoga ma‵luga o te lalolagi, kope faka-te-foitino, mo fakapotopotoga a tāgata ke fakatonutonu aka olotou mafaufauga.


There, relationships between men and women will be free of the pressures so common today. 	 I konā, ka saoloto ei a fesokotakiga i te va o tagata mo fafine mai fakamalosiga ma‵sei kolā e lauiloa i aso nei.


7 In times of distress, we may need comfort that soothes our heart, our mind, our emotions, and both our physical and spiritual health. 	 7 I taimi o fakalavelave, kāti e manakogina ne tatou se fakamafanafanaga telā e fakamafanafana ei ‵tou loto, ‵tou mafaufau, ‵tou lagonaga, mo ‵tou ola ‵lei i te feitu faka-te-foitino mo te feitu faka-te-agaga.


7 Secret 4. Choose Your Friends Wisely 	 11 ‵TALO E Mata, ka Lagona Kae Tali Mai ne te Atua?


Who should be among the primary guests in our homes? 	 Ko oi a tino e ‵tau o fai mō mālō tāua i ‵tou fale?


My mother was very religious. 	 A toku mātua se fafine lotu.


He compared himself to a shepherd, and he likened his meek followers to sheep when he said: “I have come that they might have life and might have it in abundance. 	 Ne fakatusa ne ia a ia eiloa ki se tausi mamoe, kae ne fakatusa foki ne ia ana soko loto mau‵lalo ki mamoe i ana pati konei: “Au ne vau ko te mea ke maua ne latou te ola, kae ke maua malosi eiloa ne latou.


Family worship strengthens the bond between young and old (See paragraphs 12, 15) 	 A tapuakiga a kāiga e fakamalosi aka i ei a fesokotakiga o tino ma‵tua mo tama‵liki (Ke onoono ki te palakalafa e 12, 15)


The same way we survive as Jehovah’s people in this world under Satan’s control. 	 E ‵pau eiloa mo te auala e ‵sao ei tatou e pelā me ne tino o Ieova i loto i te lalolagi telā e pule ne Satani.


I will say to Jehovah: ‘You are my refuge and my stronghold, my God, in whom I will trust.’ 	 Koe ko toku Atua; e fakatuanaki au ki ei.’


Nearby nations, such as Philistia, Moab, and Ammon, would also experience God’s wrath. 	 Ne oko atu foki te kaitaua o te Atua ki atufenua i ana tafa, e pelā mo Filisitia, Moapi, mo Amoni.


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Drawing close to God is not easy because we live among people who lack faith in God and ridicule his promise of peace on earth. 	 A te fakapili‵pili atu ki te Atua e sē se mea faigofie me e ‵nofo atu tatou i va o tino kolā e se lava te lotou fakatuanaki ki te Atua kae fakatauemu atu ki tena folafolaga e uiga ki te filemu i te lalolagi.


(John 4:24) He has a unique name that distinguishes him from the many false gods. 	 (Ioane 4:24) E isi sena igoa fakapito telā e ‵kese ei a ia mai atua ‵se e tokouke.


The disciple James wrote: “Subject yourselves, therefore, to God; but oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you.”—James 4:7. 	 Ne tusi mai te soko ko Iakopo: “Ke tuku katoatoa atu koutou ki te Atua. ‵Teke atu te Tiapolo, ko sola ei a ia keatea mai i a koutou.”—Iakopo 4:7.


“LET US GO UP TO THE MOUNTAIN OF JEHOVAH” 	 “TATOU KA OLO AKE KI TE MAUGA O TE ALIKI [IEOVA]”


The agency finally goes into operation some time after it was set up, and its members issue a statement saying: “The government determined a number of years ago what our job would be. 	 Fakamuli ifo ko galue ei te matagaluega tenā, kae ko fai mai a tino e ga‵lue i ei penei: “Ko leva ne fakaiku aka ne te malo i te fia tausaga ko ‵teka a galuega kolā ka fai ne tatou.


After Peter preached to Cornelius and his relatives, holy spirit was poured out on them, although the men had not been circumcised. 	 I te otiga ne talai atu a Petelu ki a Konelio mo tena kāiga, ne ‵ligi atu te agaga tapu ki a latou, faitalia me seki pilitome a tāgata konei.


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Average Publishers: 3,770 	 Tino Talai Masani: 3,770


(Matt. 24:38, 39) Despite the people’s indifference, Noah faithfully proclaimed the warning message that he had been given. 	 (Mata. 24:38, 39) Faitalia eiloa a te sē fia ‵saga atu o tino, ne folafola atu eiloa ne Noa mo te fakamaoni a te fekau o te fakamasinoga telā ne tuku atu ki a ia.


(See opening pictures.) 	 (Ke onoono ki ata i te kamataga.)


“For,” as Moses declared, Jehovah “is your life and the length of your days.”—Deuteronomy 30:19, 20. 	 Me e pelā mo te folafolaga a Mose: “Me i a Ieova ko tou ola mo te fakalevaga o ou aso.”—Teutelonome 30:19, 20, Tusi Paia, Samoa.


Is he not aware of what is happening in his own worldwide congregation? 	 E mata, e se iloa ne ia a mea kolā e ‵tupu i te fakapotopotoga i te lalolagi kātoa?


There was plenty of time for children and parents to be together and converse. 	 E uke ‵ki a taimi e ‵tau ei o fakatasi a tamaliki mo mātua kae sau‵tala.


(Ps. 19:7) Yes, even if we are inexperienced, we can become wise by obeying God’s commandments. 	 (Sala. 19:7) Ao, kafai foki tatou e va‵lea, e mafai o ‵poto tatou māfai e faka‵logo ki fakatonuga a te Atua.


After briefly appearing in the description of that one incident from Jesus’ youth, Joseph disappears from the Gospel record. 	 Mai tua o tena saemaiga i te tala o Iesu i te taimi koi foliki ei, ne seki toe faipati loa a Tusi Evagelia e uiga ki a Iosefa.


In their view, the removal of religion is the only lasting solution to all of mankind’s problems. 	 E mafau‵fau latou me i te fakaseaiga o lotu ko te auala fua e tasi tenā ke faka‵lei aka ei a fakalavelave katoa o tino.


Most of those who have successfully endured persecution have done so by meditating on the faithful course of integrity keepers, as recorded in the Scriptures, as well as on the teachings and example of Jesus. 	 Ne mafai ne tino kolā ne kufaki i fakasauaga o fai penā ona ko te mafaufau ‵loto ki fakaakoakoga a tino fakamaoni kolā ne tusi i te Tusi Tapu, e pelā foki mo akoakoga mo fakaakoakoga a Iesu.


Hence, they proved to be “the faithful and discreet slave.” 	 Tela la, ne fai ei latou mo fai “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto.”


3 They Offered Themselves Willingly—In Norway 	 3 Ne Ofo Atu a Latou Eiloa mo te Loto Fiafia—I Norway


After Paul met with the elders from Ephesus, “he kneeled down with all of them and prayed.” 	 Mai tua o te fetauiga a Paulo mo toeaina mai Efeso, ne “totuli ifo ei a ia ki lalo mo latou katoa, o ‵talo.”


Their sentiments, interests, and affections usually become completely occupied with such things. 	 A olotou kilokiloga, mea kolā e fina ki ei, mo olotou lagonaga ko palele eiloa ne tuku katoatoa atu ki mea penā.


And what of Aaron’s sons, Nadab and Abihu? 	 Kae e a a tamaliki tā‵gata a Alona, ko Natapu mo Apiu?


The name is “Babylon the Great, the mother of the harlots and of the disgusting things of the earth.”—Revelation 17:5. 	 A te igoa tenā ko “Papelonia Takutakua, ko te mātua o fāfine tali tāgata katoa, pelā foki mo tino e takitaki ‵se ne latou te lalolagi.”—Fakaasiga 17:5.


Jehovah exercises his potterlike authority over humans by adjusting his dealings with them depending on their response to his molding. 	 E pule atu a Ieova ki luga i tino e auala i te fakamafulifuliga o ana faifaiga e fai ki a latou kae fakalagolago ki te talia ne latou a te fesoasoani.


Among them were foreign-born Jews, “reverent men” who had come to Jerusalem to celebrate the festival of Pentecost. 	 Ne aofia i ei a tino Iutaia kolā ne fa‵nau i nisi fenua mo “tino lotu” kolā ne ‵mai ki Ielusalema ke fakamanatu te aso o te Penitekoso.


Then Elijah prayed: “O Jehovah, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, today let it be known that you are God in Israel and I am your servant and it is by your word that I have done all these things. 	 Oti aka, ne ‵talo atu ei a Elia: “[Ieova], te Atua o Apelaamo, Isaako, mo Iakopo, fai aka ke iloa i te aso nei i a koe ko te Atua o Isalaelu ka ko au ko tau tavini, kae ne fai ne au a te mea tenei e ‵tusa mo tau fakatonuga.


The Medo-Persian Empire, represented by the silver part of the image, was inferior to Babylon, the head of gold, in that it did not have the distinction of toppling Judah. 	 Ne malalo ifo i a Papelonia, telā ko te ulu aulo, a te Malo o Metai mo Pelesia telā ne fakaata mai i te vaega siliva o te tupua, me ne seki takutakua a ia i te fakatakavalega o Iuta.


(Isa. 9:6) Moreover, as Head of the Christian congregation, Christ can move willing, spiritually mature Christians, especially elders, to provide comfort or counsel to those in need.—1 Thess. 5:14; 2 Tim. 4:1, 2. 	 (Isaia 9:6) E se gata i ei, e pelā me ko te Ulu o te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano, e mafai o fakamalosi aka ne Iesu a Kelisiano loto fia‵fia kae ma‵tua ‵lei i te feitu faka-te-agaga, maise eiloa a toeaina, ke tuku atu a fakamafanafanaga io me ko pati fakatonutonu ki tino kolā e ma‵nako ki ei.—1 Tesalonia 5:14; 2 Timoteo 4:1, 2.


Some years later he approached her, and soon her husband started a Bible study with him. 	 I te fia tausaga mai tua ifo i ei, ne faipati a ia ki te Molimau tenā kae ne kamata o fai tena akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu fakatasi mo te avaga a te Molimau tenā.


Today, many Christians likewise take up various forms of full-time service. 	 I aso nei, e tokouke a Kelisiano e ga‵lue i vaega kese‵kese o te taviniga tumau.


(Read Proverbs 2:1-5.) 	 (Faitau te Faataoto 2:1-5.)