It takes courage to question our faith and why we are loyal to it, but the rewards can be well worth the effort when the result brings us closer to Jehovah God. 	 E manakogina a te loto toa ke fakafesili aka ne tatou ‵tou lotu mo te pogai e ‵tau ei o fakamaoni tatou ki ei, kae ka aogā eiloa te faiga tenā māfai e iku ki te fakapilipili atu o tatou ki a Ieova te Atua.


(1 Pet. 1:10-12) Only through Jesus can faith be perfected, or made complete. 	 (1 Petelu 1:10-12) E auala fua i a Iesu e mafai ei o kātoa, io me katoatoa a te fakatuanaki.


(Phil. 2:17) What about our hardworking elders who miss meals or lose sleep to care for Jehovah’s sheep? 	 (Fili. 2:17) Kae e a ‵tou toeaina kolā e se ‵kai i nisi taimi io me e se lava te moe i te ga‵lue malosi o tausi a mamoe a Ieova?


(Acts 8:14; Gal. 2:9) Accordingly, it is possible for Christians with quite different personalities to work together today. 	 (Galu. 8:14; Kala. 2:9) E penā foki loa, e mafai eiloa ne Kelisiano mo uiga tai ‵kese o ga‵lue fakatasi i aso nei.


Whereas the masses of mankind walk in darkness, we joyfully keep on walking in God-given spiritual light.—1 John 1:6, 7. 	 E tiga eiloa e sa‵sale atu a te tokoukega o tino i loto i te koga pouli tagataga, e tumau eiloa tatou i te sa‵sale atu mo te fia‵fia i loto i te mainaga faka-te-agaga telā ne tuku mai ne te Atua.—1 Ioa. 1:6, 7.


Brothers proved to be “a strengthening aid” to Paul by offering him their loyal support, encouragement, and personal services 	 Ne fai a taina e pelā me ne mea fakamalosi loto ki a Paulo mai te ‵lago atu mo te fakamaoni, olotou fakamalosiga, mo te faiga o ana galuega totino


While no other creature existed, the Son basked in the warmth of his Father’s attention and learned about Him and His qualities. 	 I te fesokotaki atu o te suā tino ki te suā tino i te fia afe mo afe o tausaga, ne tauloto eiloa a Iesu e uiga ki tena Tamana mo ana uiga.


‘Pay Attention to Your Teaching’ 	 “Tausi Faka‵lei ki Au Akoakoga”


WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2017–OCTOBER 1, 2017 	 TE VAIASO I A SETEMA 25, 2017–OKETOPA 1, 2017


For example, if a person asks two fortune-tellers the same question about the future based on the “reading” of the same cards, logically the answers should be the same. 	 E pelā mo te mea tenei, kafai e fesili atu ne se tino ki se tokolua fakamatala mea ‵tupu i aso mai mua ke fakaasi mai a mea seki ‵tupu e ‵tusa mo te “fakamatalaga” i te lāmī, e manino ‵lei me e ‵tau o ‵pau a lā tali e uiga ki ei.


The gift has life as its outcome.—Rom. 5:17; read Luke 22:28-30. 	 A te ikuga o te meaalofa tenā ko te ola.—Loma 5:17, NW; faitau te Luka 22:28-30.


Even so, they could not record everything he said and did. 	 Kae ne seki mafai ne latou o tusi ki lalo ana pati mo ana faifaiga katoa.


10 It is instructive to consider the words of faithful men and women whose prayers have been recorded in the Bible. 	 10 E tauloto ne tatou a mea e uke mai i ‵talo a tāgata mo fāfine fakamaoni kolā ne tusi i loto i te Tusi Tapu.


(John 17:14-16) And as regards human warfare and strife, they had pursued peace by ‘beating their swords into plowshares.’ 	 (Ioane 17:14-16) Kae e fakaasi mai foki te lotou kilokiloga ki taua mo fakalavelave o te lalolagi me ne taumafai latou ke maua te filemu mai te ‘tukiga o olotou pelu ke fai mo mea fakamalu laukele.’


Jesus called this new beginning “the renewal of all things.” 	 Ne taku ne Iesu te kamataga fou tenei ki “te lalolagi fou.”


But did that give them the right to do so? 	 Kae e mata, ne tuku atu ei ki a latou a te saolotoga ke fai penā?


What goals can young people work toward? 	 Ne a fakamoemoega e mafai o kausaki atu ki ei a talavou?


(2 Cor. 7:10, 11) Instead, they will be welcomed back, and the elders will give them the spiritual help they need. 	 (2 Kolinito 7:10, 11) I lō te fai penā, ka toe taliagina latou, kae ka tuku atu ne toeaina a te fesoasoani faka-te-agaga telā e ‵tau o maua ne latou.


A man who truly cherishes his wife, showing this in word and deed, will be a source of genuine refreshment to her. 	 A te tagata telā e fakatāua tonu ne ia tena avaga, i ana pati mo faiga, ka fai eiloa mo fai te māfuaga o te tokagamalie tonu ki tou fafine.


Yet, obviously in these and other religious struggles and fights, something was terribly wrong. 	 Kae e ui i ei, e isi eiloa ne mea ‵se ‵ki i mea konei mo nisi taua aka a nisi lotu.


True Christians do not twist or misrepresent the facts so as to mislead others. 	 E se faka‵numi ne Kelisiano ‵tonu a fakamatalaga ke takitaki ‵se ei a nisi tino.


Maria and her husband, Carlos, are examples of being merciful. 	 E fai a Maria mo tena avaga ko Carlos, mo fakaakoakoga o te alofa fakamagalo.


22 Today, Jesus Christ is directing a tremendous spiritual building work. 	 22 I aso nei, e takitaki eiloa ne Iesu Keliso se galuega fakatu‵tu lasi i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


By resisting Solomon’s enticements, the Shulammite, though imperfect, proved herself to be without moral defect. 	 Mai te ‵teke atu ki pati takolekole a Solomona, e fakatalitonu atu ei ne te tamafine Sulami a tena ‵ma i mea tau amioga, faitalia tena tulaga se ‵lei katoatoa.


Even before that, Jesus will undo the evil Satan began in Eden.—1 John 3:8; Revelation 20:10. 	 A koi tuai o tupu a te mea tenā, ka fakamasei ne Iesu a mea ma‵sei katoa kolā ne kamata ne Satani i Etena.—1 Ioane 3:8; Fakaasiga 20:10.


But should true Christians be responsible citizens? 	 Kae mata, e ‵tau o fai a Kelisiano ‵tonu mo fai ne tino fakatuagagina o te fenua?


Suppose a married couple asked a Christian elder for help to end their frequent arguments. 	 Mafaufau me ne fakamolemole atu se tauavaga ki se toeaina i te fakapotopotoga mō se fesoasoani ke fakagata aka a lā kinauga.


(Rom. 15:4) Having true reverence for Jehovah, loving what he loves and hating what he hates, will safeguard us.—Ps. 97:10. 	 (Lo. 15:4) A te mataku tonu ki a Ieova mo te alofa ki mea kolā e alofa a ia ki ei kae takalialia ki mea kolā e takalialia a ia ki ei, ka puipui ei tatou.—Sala. 97:10.


Furthermore, Jehovah used and blessed local congregations in the first century, arranging for qualified elders and ministerial servants to benefit the congregations. 	 E se gata i ei, ne fakaaogā kae fakamanuia foki ne Ieova a fakapotopotoga i te senitenali muamua, mai i te fakatokaga o toeaina mo tavini fakafaifeau kolā ne fetaui ‵lei ke maua ne fakapotopotoga a mea aogā mai i ei.


14 The humble submission of the other sheep to the anointed members of spiritual Israel was foretold in the prophecy of Isaiah: “This is what Jehovah has said: ‘The unpaid laborers of Egypt and the merchants of Ethiopia and the Sabeans, tall men, will themselves come over even to you, and yours they will become. 	 14 A te loto maulalo o nisi mamoe o faka‵logo ki tino fakaekegina o te Isalaelu faka-te-agaga ne ‵valo mai i te valoaga a Isaia: “Muna a te Aliki ki a Isalaelu, ‘A te maumea o Aikupito mo Sutana ka puke ma koe; a tagata loa o Sepa ka fai mo au pologa; ka tautali atu i a koe, mo olotou vae e saisai ki seni.


Why was the campaign organized? 	 Kaia ne fakatoka faka‵lei i ei a te galuega fakapito tenei?


Are you curious about any of the beliefs or religious practices of Jehovah’s Witnesses? 	 E mata, e fia iloa ne koe so se talitonuga io me ne faifaiga fakalotu a Molimau a Ieova?


Filip and Ida tell us what they did to help Bible students to progress. 	 Ne fai mai ne Filip mo Ida a mea kolā ne fai ne laua ke fesoasoani atu ki akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ke ga‵solo ki mua.


(1 Tim. 3:1) In fact, each Christian can learn from the qualifications listed in these verses, as most of them involve things that Jehovah asks of all Christians. 	 (1 Timo. 3:1) A te ‵tonuga loa, e ‵tau mo Kelisiano taki tokotasi o tauloto ki te fakasologa o mea e ‵tau o fai i fuaiupu konei, me i te ukega o mea i ei e aofia i mea kolā e manako a Ieova ke fai ne Kelisiano katoa.


READ AND REFLECT 	 FAITAU KAE MAFAUFAU ‵LOTO


When King David confessed his transgressions, Jehovah pardoned his sins. 	 I te taimi ne fakaasi atu ei ne te Tupu ko Tavita ana agasala, ne fakamagalo ne Ieova a ia.


Jehovah had guaranteed that he would hold dishonest people accountable for their wicked deeds. 	 Ne fakamaoni atu ne Ieova me ka fakasala ne ia a tino sē fakamaoni mō olotou faifaiga ma‵sei.


(Ephesians 6:11, 12, 17) In this unstable world, situations can suddenly change. 	 (Efeso 6:11, 12, 17) E mafai fua o ‵fuli fakapoi ‵tou fakanofonofoga i te lalolagi tenei e ‵fonu i fakalavelave.


If we disobey, it affects him. 	 Kafai e se faka‵logo tatou, ka pokotia a ia i ei.


It runs directly counter to Jesus’ exhortation: “Prove yourselves ready, because at an hour that you do not think to be it, the Son of man is coming.” 	 Me e se fetaui te manatu tenā mo te fakamalosiga tenei a Iesu: “E ‵tau koutou o toka me i te Tama a te Tagata e vau i te itula tela ne seki fakatali‵tali koutou ki ei.”


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


(John 3:3) Those words were so intriguing that Nicodemus could not hold back from responding and listening to Jesus. 	 (Ioane 3:3) Ona ko te ‵gali ‵ki o pati konā ne seki mafai o taofi aka ne Nikotemo a te tali atu mo te fakalogologo ki a Iesu.


Grace and I served in two circuits in the state of Iowa, including portions of the states of Minnesota and South Dakota. 	 E lua a seketi ne ga‵lue ei māua mo Grace i Iowa, e aofia i ei vaega o te kogā fenua o Minnesota mo South Dakota.


17 Jesus is a wonderful example of someone motivated by love. 	 I tena olaga mua, ne alofa a ia ki tena Tamana kae ne alofa foki ki tino.


Consider, too, man’s inherited sin. 	 Masaua foki la te tulaga agasala ko maua ne tino.


(Matt. 24:36) We do know that it will be at an hour when we do not expect it and that the time left before this attack is reduced. 	 (Mataio 24:36) E iloa ne tatou me ka oko mai i te itula telā e seki fakamoemoegina ne tatou kae ko te taimi telā e ‵toe a koi tuai o tupu a te osoatuga tenei ko toetoe fua.


The best known of Jesus’ resurrection miracles was that performed in behalf of his close friend Lazarus. 	 A te ‵toe tala lauiloa e uiga ki tino ‵mate kolā ne toe faka‵tu aka ne Iesu, ko te tala eiloa e uiga ki tena taugasoa pele ko Lasalo.


Fred Rusk, who was assigned to train me, was one of them. 	 E tokotasi mai i a latou ko Fred Rusk, telā ne ‵tofi aka ke akoako ne ia au.


And may Jehovah, who has clothed himself with dignity and splendor, be pleased with our dignified manner of rendering worship to him. 	 Kae ke na fiafia mai eiloa a Ieova, telā ne pei ki te ‵malu mo te ‵lei, ki te avatuga ne tatou o te tapuakiga ‵malu ki a ia.


12 You may not be in a position to assist an elderly brother or sister in the way this family did, but you may be able to help older ones to get to meetings and out in the field ministry. 	 12 Kāti e se mafai o fesoasoani atu koe ki se taina io me se tuagane matua e pelā mo te kāiga tenei, kae kāti e mafai o fesoasoani atu koe o ave a nisi tino ma‵tua ki fakatasiga e pelā foki mo te galuega talai.


(Rev. 17:5, 6, 15) That attack against all forms of false religion, including Christendom, is the start of the “great tribulation.” 	 (Fakaasiga 17:5, 6, 15) A te osoatuga tenā ki vaega katoa o lotu ‵se, e aofia i ei a Fenua Lotu Kelisiano, ko te kamataga o te “fakalavelave lasi.”


What are some ways in which we show respect for fellow believers? 	 Ne a nisi auala e fakaasi atu ei ne tatou te āva ki taina tali‵tonu?


“EVERY good gift and every perfect present is from above, for it comes down from the Father of the celestial lights,” wrote the disciple James. 	 “A MEA ‵lei katoa kolā e maua fua mo meaalofa katoatoa takitasi, e mai te Atua i te lagi, telā ko te Tamana o te mainaga telā e tumau kae seai sona mafuliga foliki,” ko pati a te soko ko Iakopo.


His invisible presence begins before his coming to execute judgment. 	 A tena fakatasi mai sē matea e kamata mai mua o tena vau o fakamasino.


“Ought you not . . . to have had mercy on your fellow slave, as I also had mercy on you?” he demanded. 	 Ana muna: “Ne ‵tau mo koe o alofa atu ki tou taina tavini, e pelā eiloa mo au ne alofa foki ki a koe!”


(Matthew 7:11) Undoubtedly, the desire of a parent to give good things to his child is strong. 	 (Mataio 7:11) E seai se fakalotolotolua, me e malosi ‵ki a te manakoga o se mātua ke tuku atu a mea ‵lei ki tena tama.


(Hebrews 12:4) Satan surely sought to take advantage of such circumstances. 	 (Epelu 12:4) Ne taumafai eiloa Satani ke na fakaaogā ‵se ne ia te tulaga tenā.


Guided by “the spirit of God,” the prophet Azariah stated what we can take as an overall truth: “Jehovah is with you as long as you prove to be with him; and if you search for him, he will let himself be found by you, but if you leave him he will leave you.”—2 Chronicles 15:1, 2. 	 Ne fai mai ne te pelofeta ko Asalia, telā ne ‘oko atu te agaga o te Atua ki a ia,’ a te munatonu e uiga ki a tatou, penei: “A te Aliki [ko Ieova] e fakatasi mai ki a koutou, manafai e tumau te otou faka‵logo ki a ia. Kafai e salasala koutou ki a ia, kae ka vau a ia ki a koutou, kae kafai e fulitua koutou ki a ia, kae ka tiakina foki ne ia koutou.”—2 Nofoaiga Tupu 15:1, 2.


(John 5:41; 8:50) What an outstanding example for us today! 	 (Ioane 5:41; 8:50) Ko tafaga la te fakaofoofogia o te fakaakoakoga tenā mō tatou i aso nei!


2 How very true that Jehovah is, not a lifeless idol, but “the living God”! 	 2 E pefea te ‵tonu, a Ieova e se se tupua mate fua, kae se “Atua ola”!


You might ask, for example: ‘How do I prepare for the weekly Bible study with the use of The Watchtower? 	 E mafai o ‵sili ifo koe, penei: ‘E fakatoka pefea au ki te sukesukega faka-te-Tusi Tapu i vaiaso katoa?


In order to come under the influence of the holy spirit, we must read and meditate on God’s Word. 	 Ko te mea ke takitaki tatou ne te agaga tapu, e ‵tau o fai‵tau kae mafaufau ‵loto tatou ki te Muna a te Atua.


Rather than ‘exceeding’ the other disciples, Jesus says to Judas: “You will do worse than all of them. 	 I lō te ‘sili atu’ i nisi soko aka, ne fai atu a Iesu ki a Iuta: “Ka masei atu koe i a latou katoa.


And almost six million Witnesses share in distributing this Bible literature around the world. 	 Kae ko tai kātoa nei te toko ono miliona o Molimau kolā e tufatufa atu ne latou a tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu konā i te lalolagi kātoa.


[Picture on page 30] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 22]


THE THREAT: Papyrus and parchment were the primary writing materials used by Bible writers and copyists.* (2 Timothy 4:13) How did those materials put the Bible’s survival in jeopardy? 	 TE MEA FAKAMATAKU: A te pa‵kili o te lakau ko te papyrus mo pa‵kili manu ko mea muamua eiloa kolā ne fakaaoga ne tino tusitala ke tusi ki ei a ‵kopi o te Tusi Tapu.* (2 Timoteo 4:13) Ne fai pefea ne mea konei ke tu atu te Tusi Tapu i se tulaga fakamataku?


And their vigilance would take on greater urgency as the end of the present wicked system of things approached. 	 E gasolo o pili mai te gataga o te olaga masei tenei kae ‵tau foki o soloki aka te lotou matapula‵pula.


(Luke 11:9-13) And by all means, let us trust in Jehovah and not lean upon our own understanding. 	 (Luka 11:9-13) Kae e auala i mea katoa, ke na tali‵tonu tatou ki a Ieova kae ke mo a ma fakalagolago eiloa ki ‵tou iloa.


YOU have likely heard similar stories. 	 KĀTI ko oti ne lagona ne koe a vaegā tala tai ‵pau penā.


To do so successfully, you need to control the temperature, the light, and the size of the flowerpot. 	 Ko te mea ke ola ‵lei te lakau tenā, e ‵tau o fuafua faka‵lei te lasi o te ‵vela, te mainaga, mo te pōla telā e fakaola i ei.


After the third study, the Witness wondered if the woman really understood the information. 	 A te pule o agelu tenei ko te pogai sili eiloa o te fesoasoani telā e maua ne tatou. I auala fea?


Leaning on Jehovah Has Been Rewarding 	 Te Fakalagolago ki a Ieova ne Maua Mai i ei a Fakamanuiaga


Indeed, it shows that we have complete trust in Jehovah. 	 E tonu, e fakaasi mai i ei me e tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou ki a Ieova.


For example, he does not provide a detailed dress code for Christians. 	 E pelā mo te seai o ne fakamatalaga likiliki ki vaegā gatu mō Kelisiano.


Why is righteousness likened to a breastplate? 	 Kaia e fakatusa i ei a te amiotonu ki te ufi fatafata?


With their little girl, they continued in the assignment they loved, preaching to Italians living in the United States. 	 Fakatasi mo te lā tamaliki fafine foliki, ne tumau eiloa lāua i te galuega telā ne fia‵fia lāua ki ei, ko te talai atu ki tino Italia kolā e ‵nofo i te Iunaite Sitete.


Simply put, it is because husbands and wives are imperfect, and we are living in “critical times hard to deal with.” (2 Timothy 3:1; Romans 3:23) Hence, even a compatible, spiritually-minded couple will face occasional problems. 	 A te tali faigofie, ona ko te mea e se ‵lei katoatoa a te tagata mo te fafine, kae e ola nei tatou i “taimi faiga‵ta.” (2 Timoteo 3:1; Loma 3:23) Tela la, ke oko foki eiloa ki se tauavaga fealofani kae ma‵tua ‵lei i te feitu faka-te-agaga ka fe‵paki eiloa mo fakalavelave i nisi taimi.


2 These false comforters claimed that our efforts to serve Jehovah loyally are of no benefit to him at all, that our value to God is no more than that of a moth, a maggot, or a worm. 	 2 Ne fai atu a tino fakamafanafana ‵loi konei me e seai lele eiloa se aoga o ‵tou taumafaiga ke tavini atu mo te fakamaoni ki a Ieova, me e ‵pau eiloa ‵tou tāua ki te Atua e pelā mo manu o te one, se ilo, io me se tamā manu ‵tolo.


(Romans 12:10) They may not be able to do as much as they did in former days, and that may frustrate them. 	 (Loma 12:10) Kāti e se ‵pau a mea kolā e mafai nei ne latou o fai mo mea kolā ne fai ne latou i aso mua, kae kāti ko ‵fiu malosi latou i ei.


NOAH—FAITHFUL AND OBEDIENT FOR NINE CENTURIES 	 NOA—NE FAKAMAONI KAE FAKALOGO MŌ SE IVA SELAU TAUSAGA


• How does Proverbs 2:1-6 show the need for effort in studying God’s Word? 	 • E fakaasi mai pefea i te Faataoto 2:1-6 te tāua o taumafaiga fakafi‵ta i te faiga o sukesukega ki te Muna a te Atua?


Husbands, continue loving your wives, just as the Christ also loved the congregation and delivered up himself for it . . . 	 A koutou e tagata, ke a‵lofa koutou ki otou avaga, e pela eiloa mo Keliso ne alofa ki te ekalesia, kae tuku atu foki tona ola mō te ekalesia . . .


In wealthier lands, the urge may be to acquire a lavish wardrobe, a bigger house, or a more expensive automobile. 	 I fenua mau‵mea, e lasi ‵ki te manakoga ki gatu gali kae togi ‵mafa, se fale tai lasi atu, io me se motoka ‵togi ‵mafa.


He caused food to be multiplied, thus feeding hungry crowds.—MATTHEW 14:17-21; 15:34-38. 	 ▪ Ne fai ne ia ke uke a meakai, kae fagai ki ei a te vaitino kolā ne fia‵kai.—MATAIO 14:17-21; 15:34-38.


He saw six men with smashing weapons. 	 Ne lavea ne ia a tāgata e tokoono mo olotou meatau.


29 Draw Close to God—He Looks for the Good 	 TE AOGA O MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA KONEI


Why should true Christians pray continually? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o ‵talo faeloa a Kelisiano ‵tonu?


Some Prefer to Have Their “Ears Tickled” 	 E Ma‵nako a Nisi Tino ke ‘Fakamagisogisogina Olotou Taliga’


BIBLE PRINCIPLE: 	 AKOAKOGA FAKAVAE I TE TUSI TAPU:


According to Exodus 12:6, when was the Passover lamb to be slaughtered? 	 E ‵tusa mo te Esoto 12:6, ko te taimi fea e ‵tau ei o ta te mamoe o te Paseka?


Before Nicodemus’ conversation with Jesus, John the Baptizer had announced that not only water but also spirit would play a role in baptism. 	 A koi tuai o sau‵tala a Nikotemo mo Iesu, ne faka‵pula atu ne Ioane te Papatiso me e se aofia fua te vai i te papatisoga kae ko te agaga foki.


(Luke 23:42, 43) Enlarging on that hope, Revelation 21:3, 4 says: “Look! 	 (Luka 23: 42, 43) E fakalasi malie aka te fakamoemoega tenā, i pati konei i te Fakaasiga 21:3, 4: “Ko ‵nofo nei mo tino te fale o te Atua!


Job did. 	 Ne fai eiloa ne Iopu te mea tenā.


12 Read Romans 12:13. 	 12 Faitau te Loma 12:13.


Thus, the rendering “undeserved kindness” in the New World Translation is fitting. 	 Kae fetaui ‵lei eiloa mo te ‵fuliga o te “alofa tauanoa” i te New World Translation.


JESUS warned his followers that they would meet up with opposition from the nations of the world, and on the evening preceding his death, he explained why. 	 NE FAKAILOA atu ne Iesu ki ana soko me ka fe‵paki latou mo ‵tekemaiga mai i malo o te lalolagi, kae i te po mai mua o tena mate, ne fakamatala atu ne ia te pogai.


That meal took place late on Thursday evening, March 31, 33 C.E. Jesus died on a torture stake on Friday afternoon, April 1. 	 Ne kamata te ‵kaiga tenā i te afiafi po o te Aso Fa, Mati 31, 33 T.A. Ne mate a Iesu i luga i te sataulo i te fakaafiafi o te Aso Lima, Apelila 1.


First let us take a closer look at that Bible account. 	 Ke onoono muamua tatou ki te tala tenā i te Tusi Tapu.


It was acceptable to Jehovah only if offered according to the guidelines that he had established. 	 Ne talia fua ne Ieova māfai ne ofo atu e ‵tusa mo fakatokaga kolā ko oti ne fakaasi mai ne ia.


Do you remember how you came to know and to be known by God and thus enjoy the feeling of real spiritual freedom? 	 E mata, e masaua ne koe te auala ne iloa ei ne koe te Atua mo te auala ne iloa ei koe ne te Atua, kae maua i ei a te saolotoga tonu i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


Exercise Your Faith in Jehovah’s Promises, Oct. 	 Fakagalue Tou Fakatuanaki ki Folafolaga a Ieova, Oke.


(3 John 9, 10; Jude 4) Whatever stumbling blocks were involved, some evidently preferred falsehoods over the truths of God’s Word. 	 (3 Ioane 9, 10; Iuta 4) Faitalia me ne a mea ne ‵lave latou i ei, e ‵lei atu ki nisi tino a akoakoga ‵se i lō muna ‵tonu mai te Muna a te Atua.


Like Moses, may we cherish Jehovah’s friendship more than anything that this world has to offer. 	 E pelā mo Mose, ke na fakatāua eiloa ne tatou a te vā fakataugasoa o tatou mo Ieova i lō so se mea e ofo mai ne te lalolagi tenei.


They “shoot” at blameless Christians, using spoken or written words as “arrows” of misrepresentation. 	 E “sana” atu latou ki Kelisiano ‵tonu, mai te fakaaogāga o pati pelā me ne “matasana” ke fakamasei ei tatou.


However, the Bible warns that a person who loves riches will never be content. 	 Kae e fakailoa mai a te Tusi Tapu me i te tino telā e manako ke maumea a ia ka se mafai eiloa o lotomalie.


Apparently, they were not caring for their duties. 	 A te tonuga loa, e se fai faka‵lei ne latou olotou tiute.


But this brought him no happiness. 	 Ne seki fakafiafia atu a te mea tenā ki tou tagata.


However, many other faithful men were imprisoned, tortured, and killed in devilish attempts to turn them away from faithfulness to God. 	 Kae ko nisi tagata fakamaoni ne ‵pei ki te falepuipui, ne fakasauagina, kae tamate foki ona ko taumafaiga a te Tiapolo ke ave keatea te lotou fakamaoni ki te Atua.


• What are some Scriptural examples showing that Christians need and help one another? 	 Se a te fakaakoakoga telā e maua ne tatou mai i a Alitako?


What kind of determination is needed? 	 Se a te vaegā fakaikuga e ‵tau o fai ne tatou?


Indeed it is. 	 Ao, e aoga.


Jehovah asks us the questions we read at Job 38:33-38. 	 E fesili mai ne Ieova ki a tatou a fesili kolā e faitau tatou ki ei i te Iopu 38:33-38.


History has proved this beyond any doubt. 	 Ko oti eiloa ne fakamautinoa faka‵lei mai a te mea tenei i tala fakasolopito.


After trying the program, you find that it works! 	 Mai tua o te fakagaluegaga o tau polokalame, e lavea atu ne koe me e aoga!


8 Hebrews 13:4 and 1 Corinthians 6:9 establish that God disapproves of both adultery and fornication (Greek, por·neiʹa). 	 8 E fakamautinoa mai i te Epelu 13:4 mo te 1 Kolinito 6:9 me e se talia ne te Atua te mulilua mo te finalalolagi (te pati Eleni ko te por·neiʹa).


9 Consider Mephibosheth, the son of David’s friend Jonathan. 	 9 Mafaufau ki a Mefiposeta, te tama tagata a te taugasoa o Tavita, ko Ionatana.


If your witnessing territory is a challenge, how can you benefit from the good example of the prophets of old? 	 Kafai e faigata ke talai atu i tou koga talai, e aoga pefea ki a koe a fakaakoakoga ‵lei a pelofeta mua?


Their productions were still in use some 500 years later. 	 Ne mafai o fakaaoga a lā mea ne faite i se 500 tausaga mai tua ifo.


Then it would be fitting to dedicate your life to Jehovah and get baptized. 	 Kafai e penā loa, ko fetaui ‵lei ei koe ke tuku atu tou ola ki a Ieova kae papatiso.


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Pressures and anxieties can weigh on our mind and cause our hands to drop down figuratively. 	 A fakalavelave mo te manavase e mafai o fakavāivāi mai ki ‵tou mafaufau kae fai ei ke tuku ifo ‵tou lima i se auala fakatusa.


On the other hand, many men are less inclined to discuss their feelings and are more likely to talk about activities, problems, and solutions. 	 I te suā feitu, e fia fai‵pati atu a tāgata e tokouke e uiga ki galuega, fakalavelave, mo auala e faka‵lei ei i lō olotou lagonaga.


We should never allow personal matters, such as those mentioned in Jesus’ illustration, to become so important to us that they push aside our service to God. 	 E pelā mo mea ne taku mai i te tala fakatusa a Iesu, e se ‵tau eiloa o talia ne tatou a ‵tou fakalavelave totino ke sili atu te lotou tāua ki a tatou i lō te ‵tou taviniga ki te Atua.


(“Let me make sure I understand. 	 (“E fia fakamautinoa aka fua ne au me e malamalama ‵lei au.


• How do we know that Jehovah hears prayers? 	 • E iloa pefea ne tatou me e lagona ne Ieova a ‵talo?


Appreciating What We Have 	 Ke Loto Fakafetai ki Mea Kolā ko Maua ne Tatou


Elisha’s attendant lacked spiritual perception. 	 Ne seki lava te malamalama tonu o te tavini a Elisaia i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Some decide to marry so as to avoid problems in this area. 	 E fakaiku aka ne nisi tino ke a‵vaga latou ko te mea ke ‵kalo keatea latou mai fakalavelave i te feitu tenei.


This statement may make one wonder whether the Bible teaches the resurrection or the doctrine of an immortal soul. 	 Kāti e mafai o ‵numi se tino i pati konei, me e mata, e akoako ne te Tusi Tapu a te toetuga io me ko te talitonuga e uiga ki te agaga telā e se mafai o mate.


Why should we cherish Jesus’ sayings? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o fakatāua ne tatou a pati a Iesu?


• Why did the writer of Psalm 119 love Jehovah’s law? 	 • Kaia ne fiafia malosi ei te faisalamo o te Salamo 119 ki tulafono a Ieova?


After her first study, she stopped smoking, refused to accept any more stolen money, and gave me back her jewelry. 	 Mai tua o tena akoga muamua, ne fakagata ne tou fafine tena ‵pusi, ne seki toe talia ne ia a tupe kaisoa, kae toe faka‵foki mai ne ia ana mea fakagali‵gali.


If God is a mysterious Trinity, how can we really get to know him? 	 Kafai te Atua se vaega o te Tolutasi telā e se mafai o iloa ne tatou, e mafai la pefea o iloa faka‵lei ne tatou a ia?


Is There Someone Behind All Evil? 	 E Mata, e Isi se Tino e Māfua Mai i ei a Mea Ma‵sei Katoa Konei?


The book also contains prophecies whose major fulfillments are taking place in our day or will yet occur. 	 E aofia foki i te tusi tenā a valoaga kolā e fakataunu nei i se auala lasi i ‵tou aso nei io me kolā ka fakataunu fakamuli.


There is no shortage of work in God’s organization today. 	 E uke ‵ki a galuega i te fakapotopotoga a te Atua i ‵tou aso nei.


By Way of Review 	 E auala i au Sukesukega


And in a sense, doing so is unscriptural. 	 E se fetaui foki te manatu tenā mo te Tusi Tapu.


We happily do these necessary things without any feeling of constraint or burden. 	 E fai eiloa ne tatou a mea aoga konei mo te fia‵fia e aunoa mo se lagonaga me e fakatapulāgina io me fi‵ta.


For example, we should have a zealous share in the Kingdom-preaching and disciple-making work.—Matt. 24:14; 28:19, 20. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e ‵tau o ga‵lue tatou mo te loto finafinau i te talaiatuga o te Malo mo te faiga o soko.—Mataio 24:14; 28:19, 20.


(Genesis 4:3-5) What made the difference? 	 (Kenese 4:3-5) Se a te mea ne ‵kese i ei?


Indeed, John the Baptizer called Jesus “the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world.” 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ne taku ne Ioane te Papatiso a Iesu ko “te Tamā Mamoe a te Atua ka ave ne ia keatea agasala a te lalolagi.”


May we continue to show our appreciation for this precious gift by using it in a way that honors God and by respecting the way that others choose to use their gift. 	 Ke na tumau tatou i te fakaasi atu o te loto fakafetai ki te meaalofa tāua tenei mai te fakaaogaga i se auala telā e faka‵malu atu ei ki te Atua mo te āva ki te auala e fakaaoga ei ne nisi tino a te meaalofa tenei.


GOD told the ancient Israelites: “No one should come to be poor among you.” 	 NE FAI atu te Atua ki te kau Isalaelu mua: “E seai eiloa se tino i a koutou e mativa.”


(Matthew 28:19; Acts 1:8) Spreading the good news to that extent would require the use of many tongues other than Hebrew. 	 (Mataio 28:19; Galuega 1:8) A te fakasalalauatuga o te tala ‵lei ki koga konā e manakogina i ei a te fakaaogaga o ‵gana e uke i lō te ‵gana Epelu.


Basically, it involves pardoning an offender when there is a valid basis for doing so. 	 E aofia i ei a te fakamagaloga o se tino ne fai ne ia se mea ‵se māfai e isi se salamō tonu.


Non-Witnesses may invite us to join them in questionable activities. 	 E mafai o ‵kami tatou ne tino kolā e se ne Molimau ke ‵kau atu tatou ki nisi fakafiafiaga kolā e se ‵tau o ‵kau ki ei a Kelisiano.


“Let us not give up in doing what is fine,” for if we persevere, we shall reap the bounteous blessings of divine approval.—2 Tim. 4:2; read Galatians 6:9. 	 Ke “se ‵fiu tatou i te fai o mea ‵lei,” me kafai e kufaki tatou, ka tau eiloa ne tatou a fakamanuiaga e uke.—2 Timoteo 4:2; faitau te Kalatia 6:9.


Why are they described as walking with God? 	 Kaia e fakamatala mai i ei me ne sa‵sale fakatasi laua mo te Atua?


Although he was over 80 years old at the time, he never missed a meeting after that. 	 E tiga eiloa ko 80 tupu ana tausaga i te taimi tenā, ne seki galo eiloa a ia i se fakatasiga.


Act on your prayers. 	 Galue e ‵tusa mo au ‵talo.


(Isa. 65:20) They “will lick the dust itself.” 	 (Isaia 65:20) Ka “tafola valevale i luga i te laukele.”


However, those early Bible Students did not grasp the full significance of Matthew 24:14. 	 Kae ne seki maina ‵lei a Tino A‵koga i te Tusi Tapu i te tāua o te Mataio 24:14.


How may we be helped by reflecting on the faith of Barak? 15 The faith of Judge Barak was bolstered by assurance in the form of encouragement. 	 Ne fakamalosi atu te pelofeta fafine ko Tepola ke na gasuesue a ia o faka‵sao a te kau Isalaelu mai te ‵nofo pologa ki te Tupu o Kanana ko Iapino.


(2 Tim. 3:16, 17) The more we ‘meditate on his activity’ and ‘concern ourselves with his dealings,’ the better we can get to know Jehovah.—Ps. 77:12. 	 (2 Timoteo 3:16, 17) Ko te momea aka o ‵tou ‘mafaufau ki mea katoa ne fai ne ia’ kae ‘mafaufau ‵loto ki mea fakaofoofogia katoa,’ ko te momea aka foki o te iloa ‵lei ne tatou a Ieova.—Salamo 77:12.


If cultivating and displaying self-control has not seemed to be a problem for us, that is a reason for joy. 	 Kafai e faigofie ki a tatou ke fakamalosi kae fakaasi atu te uiga ko te loto pulea, e ‵tau eiloa o fiafia tatou ki ei.


9-11. (a) Why are those who ignore the counsel of 1 Corinthians 6:18 more likely to get involved in serious immorality? 	 9-11. (a) Kaia e tuku faka‵sau atu ei a tino kolā e fakasēaogā ne latou a pati polopoloki i te 1 Kolinito 6:18 ki amioga ma‵sei kae matagā?


If a person chooses to rebel against God, he will not be allowed to continue living. 	 Kafai e fakaiku aka se tino ke ‵teke atu a ia ki te Atua, ka se talia ke tumau a ia i te ola.


He became obedient as far as suffering death on a torture stake. 	 Ne fakalogo eiloa a ia ke oko ki tena mate i te sataulo.


What example do our youngsters have in Jesus? 	 Se a te fakaakoakoga e maua ne ‵tou tamaliki mai i a Iesu?


What motivated insolent Saul to become a loving apostle of Jesus Christ? 	 Se a te mea ne fakamalosi atu ki te tagata masei ko Saulo ke fai mo fai se apositolo alofa a Iesu Keliso?


(Acts 20:28) Jehovah wants us to feel safe in the care of the appointed undershepherds. 	 (Galu. 20:28) E manako a Ieova ke ‵malu ‵lei tatou i te tausiga a tausi mamoe kolā ne ‵tofi aka.


Of the many places mentioned, some cannot be identified today with known sites, so they may not appear on Bible maps. 	 Mai koga e uke kolā ne fakaasi mai, ko sē iloa atu a nisi koga i aso nei, tela la ko sē maua foki latou i mape o fenua o te Tusi Tapu.


(Jeremiah 18:18; 38:4-6) However, Jeremiah trusted in Jehovah God, who strengthened him so that he proved to be a truly dedicated servant of God.—Jeremiah 1:18, 19. 6. 	 (Ielemia 18:18; 38:4-6) Kae ne talitonu a Ielemia ki a Ieova te Atua, telā ne fakamalosi atu ki a ia ko te mea ke fai a ia mo fai se tavini tukugina tonu atu ki te Atua.—Ielemia 1:18, 19.


Nanci’s mother died in 2002 after a long illness. 	 Ne mate atu te mātua o Nanci i te 2002 mai tua o tena takatoga mō se taimi leva ‵ki i tena masaki.


• How do we show that we cherish our place in God’s organization? 	 • E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu me e fakatāua ne tatou ‵tou tulaga i te fakapotopotoga a te Atua?


We didn’t know Swahili yet, and she didn’t know English. 	 Ne seki iloa ne māua te ‵gana Swahili, kae ne seki iloa foki ne tou fafine o faipati fakapalagi.


(Psalm 148:12, 13) Likely, you will also observe family heads striving to please God while living in a world that degrades family life. 	 (Salamo 148:12, 13) Kāti ka lavea foki ne koe i ei a ulu o kāiga kolā e taumafai malosi o fakafiafia te Atua, a koi ola eiloa latou i te lalolagi telā ko masei ‵ki i ei te tulaga o te olaga faka-te-kāiga.


True Christians, though, often have to take a stand for what they know to be right. 	 Kae e ma‵nako faeloa a Kelisiano ‵tonu ke ‵lago atu ki te mea e iloa ne latou me ko te mea tonu.


He had a higher objective. 	 E maluga atu a te mea telā e fakamoemoe a ia ki ei.


It matters to Jehovah. 	 E tāua ki a Ieova.


He kept the firstborn alive. 	 Ne faka‵sao ne ia a toekimua.


They were certainly not identical with the visible apostate religious system that throughout history brought nothing but disgrace and dishonor to the name of Jesus Christ.—2 Peter 2:1, 2. 	 Ne ‵kese ‵mao eiloa latou mo te kau Kelisiano ‵loi kolā ne fakafanoanoa kae fakamasiasi ne latou te igoa o Iesu Keliso.—2 Petelu 2:1, 2.


Her words are directed to those who hope to gain everlasting life on earth after “the war of the great day of God the Almighty” has been fought.—Read Revelation 16:14, 16. 	 Ne fakasino ‵tonu atu ana pati ki tino kolā e fakamoe‵moe ke maua ne latou a te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi māfai ko oti atu a “te taua i te aso lasi o te Atua e o ia te Malosi Katoatoa.”—Faitau te Fakaasiga 16:14, 16.


(Hebrews 13:15) By using our abilities and resources to offer a sacrifice of praise to Jehovah, whether in the public ministry or in “the congregated throngs” of fellow Christians, we can express heartfelt thanks to our loving heavenly Father, Jehovah God. 	 (Epelu 13:15) Mai te fakaaogāga o ‵tou poto mo ‵tou kope ke ofo atu a taulaga o tavaega ki a Ieova, faitalia me i te galuega talai io me i “te fakapotopotoga” o taina Kelisiano, e mafai o fakaasi atu ei ne tatou te loto fakafetai ki ‵tou Tamana alofa faka-te-lagi, ko Ieova te Atua.


What an advantage your child will have if like Timothy, he ‘has come to know the holy writings from infancy’!—2 Timothy 3:15.* 	 Ko tafaga la te aogā ki te olaga o tau tamaliki māfai ko ‘iloa ne ia a Tusitusiga Tapu,’ e pelā mo mea ne maua ne Timoteo!—2 Timoteo 3:15.*


A chairman of the Seoul Board of Education said: “Example in word and deed is the best child education.” 	 Ne fai mai te takitaki fono o te Seoul Board of Education [Komiti o Akoga i Seoul]: “A fakaakoakoga kolā e fai atu i pati mo faiga ko toe akoakoga ‵lei eiloa mō tama‵liki.”


The interest stirred on the first trip evidently led to hundreds, sometimes thousands, turning out to hear him speak on later visits. 	 A te fiafia telā ne maua i tena asiga muamua ne iku atu loa ki se selau, kae i nisi taimi e nofo ki se fia afe o tino ne olo atu o fakalogo‵logo ki a ia i ana toe āsiga fakamuli ifo.


That is why we need to read the Scriptures with an open mind. 	 Tenā loa te pogai e ‵tau ei o fai‵tau tatou ki te Tusi Tapu mo te mafaufau faka‵lei.


9 What, though, if your efforts do not bear fruit right away? 	 9 Kae pefea la māfai e se ‵fua fakavave mai au taumafaiga?


Yet, the timing of that event has never been uncertain to Jehovah. 	 Kae e iloa ne tatou me e mautinoa eiloa ki a Ieova a te taimi tenā.


Looking down from a window, the heavily made-up Jezebel greeted Jehu with a challenging threat. 	 Ne kilo atu i se auala takafiatoa a Iesepela, telā ne vali ana mata kae teu faka‵lei tena ulu, mai i se famalama ki a Ieu.


(Luke 2:19, 51) Like Joseph, she was a spiritual person and treasured up the events and sayings that fulfilled prophecies. 	 (Luka 2:19, 51) E pelā mo Iosefa, ne malosi eiloa a ia i te feitu faka-te-agaga kae ne tausi ne ia a mea ‵tupu mo pati ne lagona i te fakataunuga o valoaga.


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Why, he may have weighed less than Goliath’s armor and weapons! 	 Kāti e ‵mafa atu foki a meatau a Koliata i a ia!


The Concise Bible Commentary, by Lowther Clarke, contends that it is “the product of many minds and many generations.” 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e ‵losi mai a te Concise Bible Commentary, telā ne tusi ne Lowther Clarke me i te Tusi Tapu “ne tusi ne tino e tokouke i tupulaga e uke.”


It has long proved to be a bulwark against false teachings, and God has been using it to have the good news of his Messianic Kingdom declared around the globe. 	 Ko oti ne fakamaoni aka i se taimi leva ‵ki me ko te koga e puipui ei tatou mai akoakoga ‵se, kae ko oti ne fakaaogā foki ne te Atua ke fakamautinoa aka ei te folafolaatuga o te tala ‵lei o tena Malo faka-Mesia i te lalolagi kātoa.


Andrew says: “I’ve learned that working too much and taking on too many social obligations can be dangerous to a marriage. 	 E fai mai a Andrew: “Ne iloa aka ne au me i te galue malosi mo te mauaga o tofi e uke i te olaga e mafai o fakamataku ki se fakaipoipoga.


The Secret to Success 	 Te Auala ki te Manuia


Or we could allow the weight of our personal trials to eclipse that great issue. 	 Io me e mafai o talia ne tatou a te ma‵sei o ‵tou tofotofoga totino ke fakagalo atu ei a te mataupu sili tenā.


Associate with those who share your moral values; they will strengthen you. 	 Ke na kau atu koe ki tino kolā e ‵pau olotou kilokiloga ki amioga ‵lei, kae ka fakamalosi atu latou ki a koe.


In the minds of the people in general, the Scriptures became a book of the heretics, and that image is still very much alive. 	 I te taimi tenā, ko oti ne tiakina ne te fenua tenā a Ieova, kae ko oti ne seki fakamaoni a tupu o fai ne ‵kopi totino o te Tulafono ma latou kae tau‵tali atu i ei.


We are the only Witnesses they are exposed to. 	 Ko matou fua Molimau e iloa ne latou.


Righthearted people could then respond to his preaching work and take steps that would bring them God’s approval. 	 Ne mafai ei o ‵saga atu a tino loto ‵lei ki tena talaiga kae fai olotou aofaga ke maua ei te taliaga a te Atua.


THE BIBLE’S ANSWER: “Whenever it is that they are saying: ‘Peace and security!’ then sudden destruction is to be instantly upon them just as the pang of distress upon a pregnant woman; and they will by no means escape.”—1 THESSALONIANS 5:3. 	 TE TALI MAI TE TUSI TAPU: “Ko te taimi eiloa e fai mai ei latou penei: ‘Ko filemu kae tokagamalie!’ ko te taimi foki eiloa tenā e oko fakapoi atu ei te lotou fakaseaiga e pelā eiloa mo te ‵mae o te fafine fanau. E se mafai lele eiloa o ‵sao latou.”—1 TESALONIA 5:3.


Still, from his painful experience, he learned some valuable lessons. 	 Kae mai i tena logo‵mae, ne tauloto ei ne ia a nisi akoakoga tāua.


But God’s Kingdom will soon bring an end to this politically fragmented world.—Daniel 2:44. 	 Kae ko pili o fakapalele atu ne te Malo o te Atua te lalolagi tenei e nofo mavaevae nei i mea fakapolitiki.—Tanielu 2:44.


And also: “He that is from God listens to the sayings of God.” 	 Ne toe fai mai a ia penei: “Ko te tino tela e vau mai te Atua, e fakalogo ki muna a te Atua.”


How to Resist Temptation 	 Te Auala ke ‵Teke Atu ki Tofotofoga


Jesus’ View 	 Te Kilokiloga a Iesu


How Deeply Do We Love Jehovah? 	 E Pefea te Lasi o ‵Tou A‵lofa ki a Ieova?


Music makes you feel a feeling. 	 E fakagasuesue foki ne pese a lagonaga.


(Matthew 5:27-29) Jesus taught that the problem goes deeper than the immoral behavior itself. 	 (Mataio 5:27-29) Ne akoako mai a Iesu me e seki māfua mai te fakalavelave tenā mai te faifaiga matagā tenā.


How did Jesus emphasize the Bible’s theme? 	 Ne faka‵mafa mai pefea ne Iesu a te matua o te Tusi Tapu?


Their efforts marked a real turning point, sparking a renewed interest in God’s Word among the people. 	 Ne aoga eiloa olotou taumafaiga ne fai, me ne tokouke a tino ne kamata o fia‵fia ki te Muna a te Atua.


What are some ways in which we can reflect the concern that Jehovah and Jesus have for all sorts of people? 	 Ne a nisi auala kolā e mafai o fakaasi atu ei ne tatou te amanaia o Ieova mo Iesu ki luga i vaegā tino valevale?


15 What, then, did Jehovah do to fulfill his purpose? 	 15 Kae ne a la mea e fai ne Ieova ke fakataunu ei tena fuafuaga?


8. (a) Why is it important for a Bible student to “taste and see that Jehovah is good”? (b) How can we assist our student to experience Jehovah’s goodness personally? 	 8. (a) Kaia e tāua ei mō se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ke “‵tofo aka kae ka lavea ne [ia] te lasi o te aga‵lei o Ieova”? (e) E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu tatou ki ‵tou tino a‵koga ke lavea ne latou te aga‵lei o Ieova?


Seeing that, Saul “went offering up the burnt sacrifice.” 	 Ona ko te mea tenā, ‘ne ofo atu ei ne Saulo te taulaga ‵sunu.’


In 1999, I was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, grateful that I had been given a second chance to live a decent, happy life. 	 I te tausaga 1999, ne papatiso au e pelā me se tokotasi o Molimau a Ieova, kae ne loto fakafetai au me ne toe tuku mai ki au se suā avanoaga ke mafai ei ne au o ola i se olaga ‵ma kae fiafia.


Because of his wounds there has been a healing for us.”—ISA. 53:5. 	 Ko ola matou ona ko ‵kini ne oko ki a ia.”—ISAIA 53:5.


Why such confusion? 	 Kaia e ‵numi valevale ei a tino i ei?


After being arrested, he gives a fearless witness before the authorities. 	 I Loma, ne nofo fakapagota a ia i tena fale i tausaga e lua. (c.


Yes, we all need to learn it! 	 Ao, e ‵tau mo tatou katoa o tauloto a te akoakoga tenei!


(Psalm 65:2) David wrote: “In the day of my distress I will call upon you, for you will answer me.” 	 (Salamo 65:2) Ne tusi mai a Tavita: “Au e kalaga atu ki a koe i taimi e maua ei au ne fakalavelave, me e tali mai koe ki aku ‵talo.”


Thus, at the Lord’s Evening Meal, the bread represents that physical body in which Jesus “bore our sins.”—1 Pet. 2:21-24; 4:1; John 19:33-36; Heb. 10:5-7. 	 Tela la, i te ‵Kaiga a te Aliki i te Afiafi, e sui ne te falaoa a te foitino faka-te-tagata tenā ne ofo ne Iesu mō “‵tou agasala.”—1 Pe. 2:21-24; 4:1; Ioa. 19:33-36; Epe. 10:5-7.


(Ps. 104:24) The universe also gives proof that Jehovah is the Source of dynamic energy and inexhaustible power.—Isa. 40:26. 	 (Salamo 104:24) E tuku mai foki a fakamaoniga i te lagi me i a Ieova ko te Pogai o te malosi sili mo te ‵mana ‵lei katoatoa.—Isaia 40:26.


“Do you have a religion?” she asked. 	 “E mata, e isi sau lotu?” ko tena fesili.


15 On one occasion Moses’ mildness seems to have failed him. At Meribah, near Kadesh, he neglected to direct glory to Jehovah, the Miracle Worker. 	 Ne seki ‵viki atu a ia ki a Ieova, te Tino Faivavega i te taimi ne ‵nofo atu ei latou i Melipa, i tafa o Katesa.


Also, who is above being corrupted by power? 	 E se gata i ei, ko oi e mafai o fakamaoni i te taimi e maua ei te malosi pule?


“A stranger they will by no means follow but will flee from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers.”—JOHN 10:5. 	 “Ka se tau‵tali latou ki se tino fakaatea, ka ‵tele latou keatea; i te mea e se matea ne latou a tona leo.”—IOANE 10:5.


So to remain spiritually watchful, we too must stay alert in prayer.—1 Pet. 4:7, ftn. 	 Ke tumau i te matapula‵pula i te feitu faka-te-agaga e ‵tau mo tatou o toka faeloa i te ‵talo.—1 Pe. 4:7, fakamatalaga mai lalo.


20 One Christian who has been involved in the construction of Kingdom Halls in Japan learned that there was a need for skilled workers to build a place of worship in Paraguay. 	 20 Ne iloa ne se Kelisiano telā ne galue i te fakatu‵tuga o Kingdom Halls i Tiapani a te manakoga ki tino atamai i galuega fakatu‵tu ke faite aka se fale tapuaki i Paraguay.


Among the early Christians, there were some who attempted to “turn the undeserved kindness of . . . God into an excuse for brazen conduct.” 	 I tafa o Kelisiano i aso mua, e isi ne tino kolā ne taumafai o “‵fuli ne latou a te alofa tauanoa o te ‵tou Atua mo fai se fakamasakoga ke fai ne latou a amioga matafatu mo te sē āva.”


“No privileges other than regular pioneering.” 	 “Se toe ai ne tauliaga kae na ko te paenia tumau.”


(Psalm 119:105) What a privilege it is to carry the wonderful message of truth to those who are in dire need of it! 	 (Salamo 119:105) Mafaga o tauliaga tāua ke folafola ne tatou te fekau gali o te munatonu ki tino kolā e ma‵nako malosi ki ei!


(Romans 10:2) Though some study the Bible, they do not want to believe what it says. 	 (Loma 10:2) E tiga eiloa e suke‵suke a nisi tino ki te Tusi Tapu, e se fia tali‵tonu latou ki pati kolā e fai mai i ei.


No doubt, he cherished what he had heard about God’s dealings with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were his distant relatives. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua, me ne fakatāua ne ia a mea ne lagona ne ia e uiga ki faifaiga a te Atua ki a Apelaamo, Isaako, mo Iakopo, ko ana kāiga kolā ne ‵nofo ‵mao atu.


We cannot choose our own path to God any more than a runner can run wherever he wants to and still expect to be declared the winner of the race. 	 E se mafai ne tatou o olo atu ki te Atua i so se auala telā e ma‵nako tatou ki ei e pelā mo se tino tele telā e mafai o tele ki te mea e manako a ia ki ei kae fakamoemoe foki ke sili a ia i te fakatau ‵telega.


“The eyes of the blind ones will be opened.”—ISAIAH 35:5. 	 “A tino kivi ka lavea ne latou a mea.”—ISAIA 35:5.


Before Peter’s conduct could sour the brotherhood, Paul acted by counseling Peter directly, face-to-face. 	 A koi tuai o faka‵mae ne te amioga a Petelu a te kautaina, ne polopoloki ‵tonu atu eiloa a Paulo ki mata o Petelu.


(Revelation 18:2, 4) She once belonged to the church where the wedding is to take place and knows that during the ceremony all present will be asked to share in religious acts, such as prayer, singing, or religious gestures. 	 (Fakaasiga 18:2, 4) Ne nofo muamua a ia i te lotu telā ka fai i ei te fakaipoipoga kae e iloa ne ia me ka aofia a tino katoa i konā i mea fakalotu, e pelā mo te faiga o ‵talo, usuga o pese, mo tāga fakalotu.


Do You Share David’s Primary Concern? 	 E Mata, e ‵Pau te Mea e Mafaufau Muamua Koe ki ei e Pelā mo Tavita?


The ransom is a personal gift from God to us. 	 A te togiola se meaalofa totino eiloa a te Atua ki a tatou.


Indeed, a relationship founded solely on such factors can quickly erode into disdain or even hatred. 	 Se mea tonu, me ko te vaegā fesokotakiga telā ne fakavae fua ki mea konā e mafai o oko fakamuli ki te takalialia o te suā tino ki te suā tino.


What positive results come from continuing to preach despite persecution? 	 Ne a ikuga ‵lei ne maua mai i te tumau i te talai atu faitalia a fakasauaga?


Give an example to show how spiritual achievements bring rewards. 	 Tuku mai se fakaakoakoga ke fakaasi mai ei a te taui e maua mai te kausaki atu ki mea faka-te-agaga.


“The earth itself will certainly give its produce; God, our God, will bless us.”—PSALM 67:6. 	 “E fua mai eiloa ne te laukele ona taukai; ko te Atua eiloa te motou Atua e fakamanuia ki a matou.” —SALAMO 67:6.


During 67 C.E., General Vespasian and his son Titus mobilize a vast force of 60,000 troops. 	 I te 67 T.A., ne takitaki ne te Kovana ko Vespasian mo tena tama ko Tito se kautau o tino e toko 60,000.


These show that both John the Baptizer and Jesus’ disciples were performing baptisms in water. 	 E fakaasi mai i mea konei me ne fai ne Ioane te Papatiso mo soko o Iesu a te papatisoga ki te vai.


Similarly, the person who has sinned and is embarrassed to pray to God could suffer further harm. 	 I se auala foki penā, a te tino telā ne agasala kae mā ma ‵talo atu ki te Atua e mafai o logo‵mae malosi atu.


By regular meeting attendance, Bible reading, study of Bible-based publications, prayer, and fellowship with mature Christians, we get the guidance and support we need. 	 Mai te tumau i te ‵kau atu ki fakatasiga, te faitau ki te Tusi Tapu, te sukesuke ki tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu, ‵talo, mo te ‵kau fakatasi mo Kelisiano ma‵tua, e maua ei ne tatou te takitakiga mo te fesoasoani e ‵tau o maua ne tatou.


They help us to come to know Jehovah—his loving personality and his purposes. 	 E fesoasoani mai ke iloa ne tatou a Ieova—ana uiga alofa mo ana fuafuaga.


No, for the Bible says that Moses “continued steadfast as seeing the One who is invisible.” 	 Ikai, me e fai mai te Tusi Tapu me i a Mose “ne lavea faeloa ne ia te Tino telā e se mafai o lavea.”


Further, they show their confidence in God’s promises by persistent prayers—yes, by ‘crying out to Jehovah day and night.’ 	 E se gata i ei, e fakaasi atu ne latou te lotou loto tali‵tonu ki folafolaga a te Atua mai te tumau i te ‵talo sāle—ao, mai te ‘tagi atu ki a Ieova mo se fesoasoani i te ao mo te po.’


6:8—How do we ‘sow with a view to the spirit’? 	 6:8—E mafai pefea ne tatou o ‘‵toki i luga i te agaga’?


Why not attend one of their meetings and see for yourself? 	 Kaia e se kau atu ei koe ki se fakatasiga a latou kae ke lavea eiloa ne koe ki ou mata?


22 Endurance is necessary today for those who are really God’s ministers. 	 22 E manakogina a te kufaki i aso nei mō tino kolā e fai ‵tonu mo fai ne faifeau a te Atua.


(Isaiah 55:1) Although their worldwide work is funded by voluntary donations, they never solicit money. 	 (Isaia 55:1) E tiga eiloa e fakavae te lotou galuega ki meaalofa kolā e tuku atu mo te lotomalie, e se akai atu latou ke maua mai ne tupe.


(Matt. 6:19-22) We owned three homes, land, luxury cars, a boat, and a motor home. 	 (Mataio 6:19-22) E tolu a mā fale, laukele, motoka ‵gali, se pōti, mo se fale e isi se masini i ei.


Today, people of all ages view any kind of authority with distrust, even contempt. 	 Ko se tali‵tonu nei a tino valevale katoa ki so se vaegā pulega, kae e takalia‵lia sāle ki ei.


The Bible says: “The meek ones themselves will possess the earth, and they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.”—Psalm 37:11. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Ka ko latou kolā e loto ma‵lalo, ka fai mo latou te fenua, kae ka maua ne latou te manuia mo te filemu kātoatoa.”—Salamo 37:11.


Many Jews would die by the edge of the sword; any who escaped death would likely have to spend the rest of their lives in exile in Babylon. 	 E tokouke a tino Iutaia ka ‵mate i te pelu; a tino kolā e ‵sao mai te mate ka ave fakapagota ki Papelonia kae ka ‵nofo i konā i te lotou olaga kātoa.


Obedience to God leads to his favor and blessing.—Deut. 28:2. 	 A te fakalogo ki te Atua e iku atu ki te mauaga o tena taliaga mo fakamanuiaga.—Teu. 28:2.


• Tracts: 440,995,740 	 • Tamā Pepa: 440,995,740


FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 	 FESOKOTAKIGA I TE KĀIGA


Why Do People Do Bad Things? 	 E Mata, Ko Pili Mai A Te Gataga?


INVITED TO SERVE AT BETHEL AGAIN 	 NE TOE ‵KAMI KE TAVINI ATU I TE PETELI


Is it proper for a brother today to have a beard? 	 E mata, e mata‵tau ke faka‵loa ne taina a olotou talafa i aso nei?


“Who are you to judge the house servant of another?” we are asked, with the obvious answer: “To his own master he stands or falls.” 	 “Ko oi koe e fakamasino atu ei ne koe te tavini a te suā tino?” kae tenei te tali manino ki ei: “Ko te Atua fua e fakamasino ne ia me ko ia e iloa ne ia me e ‵lei me e masei.”


▪ Serving Without Regrets 	 ▪ Tavini Atu e Aunoa mo te Salamō


(John 11:35, 36) When a loved one dies, we may experience nearly overwhelming sorrow, but faith in the promises in God’s Word can help us to endure such grief. 	 (Ioane 11:35, 36) Kafai ko mate atu se tino pele, kāti ka fanoa‵noa malosi tatou, kae ka fesoasoani mai te fakatuanaki ki te Muna a te Atua ke fa‵ki tatou i te vaegā fanoanoa tenā.


Of what have millions of people throughout the earth become convinced? 	 Se a te mea ko oti ne fakatalitonu aka ne te fia miliona o tino i te lalolagi kātoa?


This helps the student and strengthens our own spiritual comprehension. 	 E fesoasoani atu ki te tino akoga kae e fakalauefa foki i ei ‵tou malamalama i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Yes, among them we all at one time conducted ourselves in harmony with the desires of our flesh, doing the things willed by the flesh and the thoughts, and we were naturally children of wrath even as the rest.”—Ephesians 2:2, 3. 	 E tonu i a tatou katoa nei, ne pau eiloa mo latou, kae ne ola foki tatou i manako faka te foitino, kae fai foki a mea e fiafia ki ei o‵tou foitino mo o‵tou mafaufau. A tatou foki ne fanau o te fakasalaga a te Atua, e pela eiloa mo tino katoa.”—Efeso 2:2, 3.


But if you plot out your course ahead of time, basing your decisions on the truths and principles found in God’s Word, you will not be tempted to head in the wrong direction.—2 Tim. 4:4, 5. 	 Kae kafai e iloa ‵lei ne koe tou auala, mai i te fakavae o au fakaikuga ki muna‵tonu mo akoakoga fakavae i te Muna a te Atua, ka se mafai eiloa o tofotofogina koe ke fanatu i te auala ‵se.—2 Timoteo 4:4, 5.


WHO MAKE UP “ALL THESE KINGDOMS”? 	 KO OI A “MALO KATOA” KONEI?


The instructors used effective teaching methods. 	 Ne fakaaoga ne faiakoga a auala ma‵goi i te faiga o akoakoga.


Maintain Your Neutrality in a Divided World 	 Ke Tumau Koe i te sē Kau ki se Feitu o te Lalolagi Telā e ‵Nofo Mavaevae


15 When anointed Christians die, they are not raised in the flesh. 	 15 Kafai ko ‵mate a Kelisiano fakaekegina, e se toe‵tu mai latou i te foitino faka-te-tagata.


We actually show faith by consulting the Bible and Christian publications and by praying for the guidance of holy spirit when making decisions.—Romans 8:26, 27. 	 A te tonuga loa, e fakaasi atu ne tatou te fakatuanaki mai te sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu mo tusi faka-Kelisiano pelā foki mo te ‵talo ke maua te fesoasoani o te agaga tapu māfai ko fai ‵tou filifiliga.—Loma 8:26, 27.


How can strong faith protect you? 	 E mafai pefea o puipui koe ne te fakatuanaki malosi?


We love God’s orders and therefore are secure in his loving-kindness. 	 E fia‵fia malosi tatou ki fakatonuga a te Atua, tela la, e saogalēmū foki tatou i tena alofa atafai.


11 Overseers and those “reaching out” for such an office should likewise beware of seeking praise from men. 	 11 E ‵tau o fakaeteete a ovasia mo latou kolā e “fia maua” se tofiga ke mo a e ‵sala ki tavaega mai i tāgata.


Jehovah is not only a powerful Savior but also a loving Rewarder. 	 E se fai fua a Ieova e pelā me se Fakaola malosi kae se Tino alofa telā e tuku atu ne ia te taui.


That course helped us to break free of and keep free of the world’s spirit. 	 Ne fesoasoani mai a te faifaiga tenā ke fulitua tatou ki te agaga o te lalolagi.


A young Christian facing death by beheading wrote his parents: “It is already past midnight. 	 Ne tusi atu se Kelisiano talavou telā ka fai o ‵kati tena ua, ki ana matua penei: “Ko teka atu te valuapō.


However, marriages to unbelievers have often proved disastrous. Those unevenly yoked do not share the same beliefs, standards, or goals. 	 E se ‵pau a talitonuga, fakatakitakiga io me ko fakamoemoega o tino kolā e avaga kae e ‵kese lā lotu.


It is universal domination, or sovereignty. This is the issue that must be settled soon, and the great and fear-inspiring day for that to be done comes on apace! 	 Tenei eiloa te kinauga telā e ‵tau o fakatoka fakavave, kae ko pili ‵ki mai foki te aso lasi kae fakamataku mō te mea tenā!


Then they rebelled against Jehovah God and were banished from their Paradise home in the garden of Eden. 	 Kae ne ‵teke lāua ki a Ieova te Atua, tenā ne ‵tuli ei keatea mai te Palataiso i te fatoaga o Etena.


What did Nebuchadnezzar do for Babylon, and what happened when he boasted about its greatness? 	 Ne a mea ne fai ne Nepukanesa mō Papelonia, kae ne a mea ne ‵tupu i te faiga o ana pati fakamata‵mata e uiga ki tena sili?


Idleness can make us lazy and induce us to become “a busybody in other people’s matters.”—1 Pet. 4:15. 	 A te sē gasuesue e mafai o fai ei ke paie tatou kae fai ei ke ‘fia pule fua ki mea a nisi tino kolā e seai ne ‵tou fekau i ei.’—1 Petelu 4:15.


(Luke 1:26, 27, 30, 31) How Mary must have been encouraged and strengthened by these words that assured her of divine favor! 	 (Luka 1:26, 27, 30, 31) Ko tafaga la te fakamalosi loto o pati konā ki a Malia ke iloa atu me e fiafia kae e talia ne Ieova a ia!


(2 Pet. 3:8) God’s Word thus says that our lives are as transitory as a season’s growth of grass or as an exhaled breath. 	 (2 Petelu 3:8) E fai mai te Muna a te Atua me e toetoe fua ‵tou ola e pelā eiloa mo mouku io me se laumatagi.


Also called “the first resurrection,” it is experienced by Jesus’ 144,000 anointed followers. 	 Ko te toetu telā e fakaigoa foki ko “te toetu muamua,” kae ka ‵kau atu ki ei a soko fakaekegina o Iesu e toko 144,000.


Rather, it is a reasonable sense of self-worth. 	 I lō te fai penā, se lagonaga ‵lei kae ‵tau, e uiga ki a tatou eiloa.


6 Without doubt, the theory of evolution and false doctrines have contributed to the misery that mankind has experienced during the last days. 	 6 E seai se fakalotolotolua, me ne aofia a te akoakoga o te evolusione mo akoakoga ‵se fakalotu i te pogai ne pokotia ei a tino i tulaga fakafanoanoa i aso fakaoti konei.


Not at all; the “certain man” mentioned here no doubt was a disciple of Jesus. 	 Ikai loa; e seai se fakalotolotolua i te “tagata” telā e taku mai i konei se soko o Iesu.


5 Paul, Silas, and Timothy had left the city of Lystra in southern Galatia. 	 5 Ko oti ne tiaki ne Paulo, Sila mo Timoteo a te fakai o Lusa i te feitu ki saute o Kalatia.


And I adjusted my attitude toward secular authority. 	 Kae ne ‵fuli ne au aku faifaiga e fai ki tino pule o te malo.


Peter replied: “Lord, whom shall we go away to? 	 Ne tali atu a Petelu: “Te Aliki, ko oi te tino ka olo matou ki ei?


What does Jesus accomplish in fulfilling his role as the Messiah, bringing what results for obedient mankind? 	 Se a te mea e fakataunu e Iesu i te fakataunuga o tena tulaga e pelā me ko te Mesia, kae ne a ikuga e oko atu i ei ki tino faka‵logo?


In this 21st century, over seven million Christians manifest concern for God’s house. 	 I te 21 senitenali tenei, e silia atu i te fitu miliona o Kelisiano kolā e fakaasi mai ne latou te lotou amanaia ki te fale o te Atua.


Satan has devised many things to prevent people from doing Jehovah’s will or simply to distract them. 	 Ko oti ne fakaaoga ne Satani a mea e uke ke taofi aka ei a tino mai te faiga o te loto o Ieova io me ke se ‵saga atu eiloa latou ki ei.


(Nehemiah 4:6) The enemies of true worship had failed to halt the building work! 	 (Neemia 4:6) Ne seki mafai eiloa ne fili o te tapuakiga tonu o taofi aka te faiga o te galuega tenā!


7 Shortly before ascending to heaven, the resurrected Jesus told his disciples: “All authority has been given me in heaven and on the earth.” 	 7 A koi tuai o fanaka ki luga i te lagi, ne fai atu a Iesu telā ne toetu aka ki ana soko: “Ko oti ne tuku mai ki a au a te pule kātoa i te lagi mo te lalolagi.”


(Hebrews 11:4) We can be confident, then, that he is safe in Jehovah’s limitless memory, awaiting a resurrection to life in an earthly paradise. 	 (Epelu 11:4) E mafai o mautinoa i a tatou me e se mafai o puli a ia i te mafaufau o Ieova, kae fakatalitali nei a ia ke toe fakatu mai ki te ola i te lalolagi palataiso.


SONGS: 112, 58 	 PESE: 112, 58


Those steps, like a spiritual checklist, are set out in the box “Steps That Lead to Baptism and Continued Growth.” 	 E fai a auala konā e pelā me se fakasologa o mea faka-te-agaga kolā e ‵tau o fai kae maua i te pokisi “Lasaga Kolā e ‵Tau o Fai ke Oko Atu Tatou ki te Papatisoga Kae Tumau i te Gasolo ki Mua.”


To protect our spirituality, it is vital that we train our perceptive powers so that we can identify harmful information and shun it. 	 Ke puipui te ‵tou malosi faka-te-agaga, se mea tāua ‵ki eiloa ke fakaakoako ne tatou ‵tou mafaufau ke iloa ei a fakamatalaga fakama‵taku kae ke ‵kalo keatea mai i ei.


Local authorities were waiting for us. 	 Ne faka‵tali mai a tino pule ki a matou.


12 Memorize. 	 12 Ke tauloto.


What did he mean? ‘The report about Jehovah’ was the recorded history of God’s mighty deeds, such as at the Red Sea, in the wilderness, and at Jericho. 	 A ‘mea ne fai ne Ieova’ ko tala kolā ne tusi ki lalo e uiga ki faifaiga ‵mana a te Atua, e pelā mo ana faifaiga i te Tai Kula, i te koga lavaki, penā foki loa mo Ieliko.


Those mentioned by name in this report set a fine example of neutrality during an especially difficult “hour of test.” 	 Ne fai ne latou kolā ne taku mai olotou igoa i te li‵poti tenei se fakaakoakoga ‵lei o te sē ‵kau ki se feitu maise eiloa i te tulaga faigata o te “itula o te tofotofoga.”


God helped Jehoshaphat, and he will also help you. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu te Atua ki a Iosefatu, kae ka fesoasoani atu foki a ia ki a koe.


Let us discuss three means that he uses: (1) his Word, (2) his holy spirit, and (3) his earthly organization. 	 Ke sau‵tala aka tatou ki auala e tolu kolā e fakaaogā ne ia: (1) tena Muna, (2) tena agaga tapu, mo (3) tena fakapotopotoga i te lalolagi.


Initially, he drank only in the evenings. 	 Muamua la, ne inu fua a ia i afiafi.


5. (a) When problems arise, what might we do, but of what should we remind ourselves? (b) What will we discuss? 	 5. (a) Kafai ko ‵sae aka a fakalavelave, ne a mea e mafai o fai ne tatou, kae se a foki te mea e ‵tau o masaua ne tatou? (e) Ne a mea ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei?


1:18—Who was Shelah’s father—Cainan or Arpachshad? 	 1:18—Ko oi a te tamana o Seela—ko Kainano io me ko Afasata?


That was a learning experience. 	 E manakogina ke fakaakoako au ki ei.


Without being pessimistic or negative, they can describe the unpleasant conditions a youth may face if he has to live away from home. 	 E aunoa mo te fakavāivāi atu ki te tamaliki, e mafai o fakamatala atu ne latou ki te tamaliki a te tulaga masei e mafai o fepaki mo ia māfai e nofo atu i se koga fakaatea.


And many honesthearted people can see the difference between true Christians, who are reverently “thinking upon his name” and serving as his Witnesses, and those of mankind who are not serving him. 	 Kae e matea ne tino loto fakamaoni e tokouke a te ‵kese o Kelisiano ‵tonu kolā e “mafau‵fau ki te igoa o Ieova” mo te āva kae tavini atu e pelā me ne ana Molimau, mo tino o te lalolagi kolā e se tavini atu ki a ia.


By learning about him and then doing what he requires of us. 	 Mai te tauloto ki mea e uiga ki a ia mo te faiga o mea kolā e manako a ia ke fai ne tatou.


Although Ian grew up with what he needed materially, he lacked the emotional support that he longed to receive from his father. 	 E ui eiloa ne tupu aka a Ian i mea faka-te-foitino kolā ne manakogina ne ia, ne seki ai se tino ne saga atu ki ana lagonaga, ko te mea telā ko leva ne fia maua ne ia mai i tena tamana.


As we consider some examples, you probably will also deepen your appreciation for Jehovah and gain greater insight into accounts in his Word.—See box on page 14. 	 (Ke onoono ki te pokisi i te itulau e 14.)


Much effort may be expended in such localities with no apparent success. 	 Kāti e uke a taumafaiga e fai sāle i vaegā koga konā, kae e se uke a mea ‵lei e maua mai i ei.


(2 Tim. 3:14, 15) Surely there is ample evidence to show that you can trust the channel that Jehovah has used for nearly a hundred years now to lead us in the way of the truth.—Matt. 24:45-47; Heb. 13:7, 17. 	 (2 Timo. 3:14, 15) Ko lava ‵lei a fakamaoniga ke fakaasi atu tou talitonu ki te fakatokaga telā ko tai kātoa nei te selau tausaga ne fakaaoga ne Ieova ke takitaki ei tatou i te auala o te munatonu.—Mata. 24:45-47; Epe. 13:7, 17.


Many have found that the more they struggle to acquire riches, the more materialism entraps them. 	 Ne iloa aka ne tino e tokouke me ko te lasi o te taumafai o latou ke mau‵mea, ko te lasi o te manako malosi ki kope faka-te-foitino.


19 When Josiah ruled as king, he too arranged for the Passover to be celebrated, making extensive preparations for it. 	 19 I te taimi ne fai ei a Iosia mo tupu, ne fai foki ne ia a fakatokaga e uke ke fakamanatu te Paseka i Iuta kātoa.


4 In 49 C.E., the apostles and older men in Jerusalem, themselves circumcised Jews, “gathered together to see about this affair.” 	 4 I te 49 T.A., ne maopoopo fakatasi a te kau apositolo mo tāgata ma‵tua i Ielusalema kolā ne tino Iutaia ko oti ne pilitome, “o fai‵pati ki te mataupu tenei.”


Set a definite day and time for your Family Worship evening, and then stick to it. 	 Ke fakatoka se aso mo se taimi mautinoa mō te Tapuakiga a te Kāiga i te afiafi, kae taofi ‵mau ki ei.


When Paul heard that good report, he “rejoiced yet more.”—2 Cor. 2:12, 13; 7:5-9. 	 I te lagonaga ne Paulo a te li‵poti gali tenā, ne ‘silia atu tena fiafia.’—2 Kolinito 2:12, 13; 7:5-9.


How did Daniel keep his mind active into his 90’s, and with what results? 	 Ne fakamalosi aka pefea ne Tanielu a tena mafaufau ke tumau i te malosi ke oko ki te taimi ko 90 tupu ei ana tausaga, kae ne a ikuga ne maua mai i ei?


14 Although the righteous man Job did not have the Scriptures, he knew the truth about death. 	 14 E tiga eiloa ne seki ai se Tusi Tapu ne maua ne te tagata amiotonu ko Iopu, kae ne iloa ne ia te munatonu e uiga ki te mate.


(Job 1:21) Possibly, Satan deliberately sought to give Job the impression that it was God who had caused his affliction. 	 (Iopu 1:21) E se taumate ne taumafai malosi a Satani o fai a Iopu ke talitonu me ko te Atua te māfuaga o ana logo‵maega.


(Philippians 4:6, 7) We may also need the spiritual assistance and prayers of “the older men of the congregation.”—James 5:13-18. Actively Resist Temptation 15. 	 (Filipi 4:6, 7) Kāti e ma‵nako foki tatou ki te fesoasoani i te feitu faka-te-agaga mo ‵talo a “toeaina o te ekalesia.”—Iakopo 5:13-18.


The information covered in this brochure may not apply fully to your situation because of tax laws or other laws in the country where you reside. 	 Kāti e se fakaaoga katoa a fakamatalaga i te polosiua tenei ki a koe ona ko lafoga mo nisi tulafono i tou fenua.


11 The way was to be prepared before God’s Anointed One. 	 11 Ne fakatoka te auala mō te Tino Fakaekegina a te Atua.


That work is still being pursued as Jesus’ anointed brothers on earth and their companions spread spiritual light and help people to put faith in Jesus, the “light of the nations.” 	 Koi fai eiloa te galuega tenā i te taimi e fakamaina atu ei ne taina fakaekegina o Iesu i te lalolagi fakatasi mo olotou taugasoa a te mainaga faka-te-agaga kae fesoasoani atu ki tino ke tali‵tonu ki a Iesu telā ko, “te mainaga ki malo.”


That is how a husband should deal with his wife. 	 Konā eiloa a faifaiga e ‵tau o fai ne se tagata avaga ki tena avaga.


Their plans were made, but before leaving they asked Jeremiah to pray in their behalf and seek direction from Jehovah. 	 Kae i te taimi ne seki maua ei ne latou te tali telā ne ma‵nako latou ki ei, ne fai eiloa ne latou te lotou mea telā ko oti ne fakatoka.


This is so because of what happened after Jesus’ death. 	 E fai eiloa penei ona ko mea ne ‵tupu mai tua o te mate o Iesu.


At the same time, we recognize that our knowledge of God’s purpose is not perfect; our understanding has undergone adjustments over the years. 	 Kae e iloa foki ne tatou me e se katoatoa te ‵tou iloa e uiga ki fuafuaga a te Atua; ko oti ne fai a fakamafulifuliga ki nisi manatu i tausaga ko ‵teka.


Material possessions do not deliver; they are unrealities. 	 E se mafai o faka‵sao tatou ne koloa faka-te-foitino; me ne mea sē ‵tonu a mea konā.


It is more precious than corals; nothing you desire can compare to it.” 	 E lasi atu te lei e maua ne koe i te poto i lo siliva; e lasi atu te aoga o te poto ki a koe i lo te aulo.


Similarly, some individuals today who have not responded to the Bible’s message before may have a change of heart and look for help when their world is suddenly shaken by a seismic event. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, a nisi tino i aso nei kolā ne seki fia ‵saga mai ki te fekau i te Tusi Tapu i te taimi muamua e mafai o ‵fuli olotou loto māfai ko tupu se mea fakapoi ki olotou olaga.


In a comparable way, we should learn from those who have mastered the “art of teaching” the new language. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, e ‵tau o fakaakoako tatou ki tino kolā e ‵poto i te “akoako atu” o te ‵gana fou.


Such sincere interest attracts people to the good news and wonderfully reflects “the tender compassion of our God.”—Luke 1:78. 	 A te vaegā fiafia tonu tenā e fai ei ke tosina mai a tino ki te tala ‵lei kae fakaata faka‵lei mai foki i ei a “te alofa ‵nau o te ‵tou Atua.”—Luka 1:78.


Suppose that Alex, a young brother, learned that Steve, his friend in the congregation, was in the habit of viewing pornography. 	 A Aleki, se taina talavou, ne iloa ne ia i a Steve, ko tena taugasoa i te fakapotopotoga, e masani o onoono sāle ki ata ma‵sei.


What can we learn from the example of Jonathan and David? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai i te fakaakoakoga a Ionatana mo Tavita?


So keep living.”—Gen. 20:1-7. 	 A ia se pelofeta, kae kāti ka ‵talo foki mō koe, ke mo a koe e mate.”—Kenese 20:1-7.


How do Paul’s words found at Hebrews 10:39 show that he had confidence in his brothers and sisters in the faith? 	 E fakaasi mai pefea ne pati a Paulo i te Epelu 10:39 me ne talitonu a ia ki ana taina mo tuagane fakatuanaki?


What meaning does this have for us? 	 Se a te uiga o te mea tenei mō tatou?


Similarly, God has made provision for advance warning to be given before the end comes. 	 E penā foki loa, ko leva ne fai ne te Atua a fakatokaga ke fakailoa fakavave atu a koi tuai o oko mai te gataga.


Yet, no human potter can begin to compare with Jehovah. 	 Kae e seai eiloa se tino faite mea ki kele e mafai o fakatusa ne ia a ia eiloa ki a Ieova.


They Did Not Renounce Their Dedication 5. 	 Ne Seki Loto Vāi‵vāi Latou i te Lotou Tukuatuga


This team would also determine the age of the codex and translate and interpret its contents. 	 E fakaiku aka foki ne te potukau tenei a te leva o te tusi kae ‵fuli kae fakamatala atu a mea i loto i ei.


Christ was kind, gentle, compassionate, and unselfish when dealing with people. 	 Ne atafai, agamalu, alofa atafai, kae kaimalie a te Keliso i ana faifaiga ki tino.


The reality, though, is that humans do not live forever. 	 Kae ko te ‵tonuga loa, e se ola a tino ki te se-gata-mai.


Lacking grandchildren and with two sons dead, Naomi might have felt justified in thinking that Jehovah had humiliated her. 	 Me e seai ne ana mokopuna kae ko ‵mate atu foki ana tama tāgata, kāti ne talitonu eiloa a Naomi me e tonu tena manatu i a ia ko fakamasiasi ne Ieova.


A mild temper makes Jehovah happy. 	 A te agamalu e fai ne ia ke fiafia a Ieova.


15 Under circumstances not disclosed in the Bible, Aquila and Priscilla ‘risked their necks for Paul’s soul.’ 	 15 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu me i a Akuila mo Pisila ‘ne toka o ‵mate mō Paulo.’


The Motivation Behind the Decision 	 Te Pogai o Tau Fakaikuga


What can the pursuit of spiritual goals do for a family? 	 Ka fesoasoani atu pefea a te kausaki atu ki fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga ki te kāiga?


Despite that, my service continued to bring me joy and satisfaction. 	 Faitalia te mea tenā, ne tumau eiloa i te tuku mai ne taku taviniga a te fiafia mo te lotomalie.


God has long dealt with his people as an organized group 	 Ko leva ne saga atu a te Atua ki ana tino e pelā me se potukau


They have had many sleepless nights, even rushing him to the hospital when he has a diabetic crisis. 	 E uke a po ne sē ‵moe ‵lei ei lāua, ke oko foki ki te ave fakavave o tou tagata ki te fa‵kaimasaki māfai ko maluga ‵ki a tena suka.


(Matthew 23:8) Yes, whether publisher or pioneer, newly baptized or longtime integrity keeper—all who serve Jehovah whole-souled have a valuable place in his arrangement. 	 (Mataio 23:8) E tonu, faitalia me i a tatou ne tino talai io me ne paenia, se tino ne fatoā papatiso io me se tino ko leva ne fakamaoni—e tāua ‵ki te tulaga o tino katoa kolā e tavini atu ki a Ieova mo te loto kātoa i tena fakatokaga o mea.


David follows Jehovah’s command, and the scourge is halted. 	 Ne fai ne Tavita te fakatonuga a Ieova, kae ne gata ei te famai.


15 If we endure opposition and persecution with the right attitude, it can build endurance in us. 	 15 Kafai e kufaki tatou i ‵tekemaiga mo fakasauāga i se auala ‵lei, ko ati aka ne tatou a te loto kufaki.


How may we be able to increase the joy we gain from the disciple-making work? 	 E mafai pefea o fakalasi aka ne tatou a te fiafia e maua mai te galuega ko te faiga o soko?


19 One way in which the early Christians showed respect for “the superior authorities” was by paying their taxes. Writing to Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius (138-161 C.E.), Justin Martyr held that Christians paid their taxes “more readily than all men.” 	 I tena tusi ki te Tupu Loma ko Antoninus Pius (138-161 T.A.) ne fai atu a Justin Martyr me e sili atu ‘te loto fia‵fia o Kelisiano ke ‵togi atu olotou lafoga i lō nisi tino aka.’


They searched for ways to make their dream come true. 	 Ne salasala ne laua a auala ke mafai o fakataunu te lā fakamoemoega tenā.


The prophet Isaiah foretold: “It must occur in the final part of the days that the mountain of the house of Jehovah will become firmly established above the top of the mountains, and it will certainly be lifted up above the hills; and to it all the nations must stream.” 	 Ne ‵valo mai penei a te pelofeta ko Isaia: “I aso mai mua nei, a te mauga tela e tu ei te Faletapu ka maluga atu i mauga katoa. E uke a malo ka o‵mai ki ei.”


For a more detailed discussion of the Bible’s resurrection hope, see chapter 7 of the book What Does the Bible Really Teach? published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ke maua a nisi fakamatalaga likiliki e uiga ki te fakamoemoega i te Tusi Tapu ki te toetuga, ke onoono ki te mataupu e 7 o te tusi ko te Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu? telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova.


(Matt. 24:31) The Scriptures do indicate that only a remnant of the anointed ones will be left on earth during the last days. 	 (Mata. 24:31) E fakaasi mai eiloa i te Tusi Tapu me se ‵toega fua o te kau fakaekegina ka ‵toe mai i te lalolagi nei i aso fakaoti.


Respond in faith to what you learn. 	 Ke fakatuanaki ki au mea e tauloto.


Show me favor and hear my prayer.” 	 A koe ke alofa mai kae tali mai ki taku ‵talo.”


How can we fully benefit from Jehovah’s mercy and forgiveness? 	 E mafai pefea o maua katoatoa ne tatou a mea aoga mai te alofa fakamagalo mo te fakamagaloga a Ieova?


16 Learn From God’s Word—Can You Live Forever? 	 “Akoako Mai au ke Fai ne au Tou Loto”


It also moves us to share our intimate thoughts with God in prayer. 	 E fakamalosi aka foki ei tatou ke fakaasi atu ‵tou mafaufauga ‵loto ki te Atua i te faiga o ‵talo.


Why should we treat fellow worshippers with kindness and love? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o fakaasi atu te atafai mo te alofa ki ‵tou taina tapuaki?


Why did the Israelites in Ezekiel’s day develop a wrong viewpoint? 	 Kaia ne sae aka ei se kilokiloga sē tonu i tino Isalaelu i aso o Esekielu?


Is it not by us also that he has spoken?” 	 E faipati mai sale foki ki a taua.”


Those to whom Noah preached were so engrossed in personal affairs and pleasures that “they took no note until the flood came and swept them all away.”—Matthew 24:38, 39. 	 Ne aofia malosi a tino kolā ne talai ki ei a Noa i faifaiga masani mo fakafiafiaga o te olaga kae “ne seki iloa ne latou a mea ne ‵tupu ke oko ki te pokoga o te lolo telā ne tapea‵pea ei a latou katoa.”—Mataio 24:38, 39.


One of these was King Jehoash of ancient Judah. 	 E tokotasi mai i tino konei ko te Tupu ko Ioasa i Iuta mua.


8, 9. (a) Why should we go on growing in knowledge and faith? (b) Illustrate the value of spiritual growth and why it is a continuing process. 	 8, 9. (a) Kaia e ‵tau ei o ‵tupu aka faeloa tatou i te iloaga mo te fakatuanaki? (e) Fakamatala mai a te tāua o te gasolo ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga mo te pogai e ‵tau ei o fai faeloa penā.


10 Jehovah God will not reproach us for lacking wisdom and praying for it. 	 10 Ka se taku fakamasei tatou ne Ieova te Atua ona ko te sē lava o ‵tou poto mo te ‵talo atu faeloa e uiga ki ei.


Note the simple, practical guidance given to each family member. 	 Ke onoono ki takitakiga aoga kae faigofie kolā ne tuku mai ki tino taki tokotasi i te kāiga.


Earth’s New Rulership 	 Te Pulega Fou ki te Lalolagi


In the light of the foregoing, however, there is a strong likelihood that he openly declared himself to be a Christian. 	 Kae e ‵tusa mo mea ko oti ne fakamatala mai, e isi se fakamaoniga tonu me kāti ne taku ‵tonu atu ne ia i a ia se Kelisiano.


In many parts of the world today, arranged marriages may seem strange. 	 I koga e uke o te lalolagi i aso nei, e mafai o fai fakaa‵tea a avaga kolā ne fakatoka ne mātua.


They had been working full-time and, like many couples their age, had bought a house and a new car soon after they got married. 	 E pelā mo tauavaga e tokouke kolā e ‵pau mo te ma‵tua o lāua, ne ga‵lue lāua i te taviniga tumau kae ne ‵togi ne lāua se fale mo se motoka fou i te otiga lāua ne avaga.


6 What Jehovah God eventually did to make good that gift was to provide something that would cover the loss resulting from Adam’s transgression. 	 6 Ne tuku mai fakamuli ne Ieova te Atua se mea ke fetaui ‵lei mo te mea telā ne galo ona ko te agasala a Atamu, ko te mea ke fakamautinoa aka ne ia te meaalofa tenā.


To whom were teaching privileges in the congregation limited, and how did faithful anointed women feel about that? 	 Ko oi ne maua olotou tauliaga ke akoako atu i te fakapotopotoga, kae ne pefea a lagonaga o fāfine Kelisiano fakaekegina e uiga ki ei?


His Word also reveals much about forgiveness. 	 E fakaasi mai foki i tena Muna a mea e uke atu e uiga ki te loto fakamagalo.


Consider, too, some limitations that we might impose upon ourselves. 	 Ke mafaufau foki la ki nisi tapula kolā e mafai o oko mai ki a tatou.


In doing so, you prove to be like soft clay in Jehovah’s hands, ready to be molded to your benefit. 	 Mai te faiga penā, e fakamaoni atu ei ne koe me i a koe se kele malūlū i lima o Ieova, telā ko toka ke fulifuligina kae maua ne koe a mea aoga mai i ei.


The two small coins she placed in the treasury chest could not buy even a single sparrow. 	 A tamā tupe siliva kolā ne ‵pei atu ne ia ki loto i te pokisi o meaalofa ne seki mafai foki o ‵togi ki ei se punuā lupe e tasi.


In him my heart has trusted, and I have been helped, so that my heart exults.” 	 Ne fesoasoani mai a ia ki a au, kae fakafiafia foki ne ia a au.”


I have kept that Bible to this day.” 	 Ne tausi ne au te Tusi Tapu tenā ke oko mai eiloa ki te aso nei.”


How was Jesus’ public ministry in Galilee foretold? 	 Ne ‵valo mai pefea te galuega talai a Iesu i Kalilaia?


Their many sacrifices failed to win them God’s favor. 	 Ne seki fiafia te Atua ki olotou taulaga e uke ‵ki ne fai.


Jehovah’s Witnesses warmly invite you to experience the compassionate, loving, caring atmosphere that permeates their Christian community. 	 E ‵kami loa koe ne Molimau a Ieova ke maua ne koe te alofa atafai, te alofa telā e maua i loto i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


Pointing to the closeness of their relationship, Jesus said: “I and the Father are one.” 	 Mai te fakasino atu ki te ‵pili o te lā fesokotakiga, ne fai mai a Iesu: “A māua mo toku Tamana e tasi eiloa.”


Speak with your brother about the matter, frankly but graciously, in a spirit of reconciliation.—Lev. 19:17; Matt. 18:15. 	 Ke faipati ‵tonu atu ki tou taina e uiga ki te fakalavelave tenā i se auala alofa mo te fakamoemoega ke toe faka‵lei aka te va o koulua.—Levitiko 19:17; Mataio 18:15.


The Hebrew expression translated “thinking abilities” can mean either discernment or malicious thinking. 	 A te pati Epelu telā ne ‵fuli ki te “poto io me ko te malosi o te mafaufau” e mafai o fakauiga ki te ‵loto o te mafaufau io me ko mafaufauga ma‵sei.


ANSWER: God’s Kingdom is a heavenly government. 	 TALI: A te Malo o te Atua se pulega faka-te-lagi.


(Exodus 15:1-19; 1 Chronicles 16:7-36; Psalm 145) In a vision, the apostle John sees the 24 elders—the complete number of anointed Christians in their heavenly position—praise Jehovah, saying: “You are worthy, Jehovah, even our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they existed and were created.” 	 Me ne faite ne koe a mea katoa, kae mai i tou loto foki, ne faite ei ne koe a mea ke tino mai kae ke ola foki.”


His expulsion from the congregation results in “the destruction,” or removal, of the corrupting element from among us, and the spirit of the congregation is preserved. 	 A tena fakatea mai te fakapotopotoga e iku atu ki “te fakaseaiga” io me ko te tapalega o te mea masei mai i a tatou kae fakatumau i ei a te agaga o te fakapotopotoga.


If a person tires of serving Jehovah or of living a Christian way of life, he cannot claim that he was never really dedicated and that his baptism was invalid.* To all intents and purposes, he presented himself as one who was wholly dedicated to God. 	 Kafai ko fi‵ta se tino i te tavini atu ki a Ieova io me ko te ola i te olaga Kelisiano, e se mafai o fai atu a ia me ne seki tukugina tonu atu a ia kae ko se toe aoga eiloa tena papatisoga.* Ona ko te lasi o tena manakoga mo te aoga, ne tuku atu ei ne ia a ia eiloa e pelā me se tino telā ko tuku katoatoa atu ki te Atua.


When opposition comes upon individual Christians from family members, it is quite different. 	 Kafai ko oko mai a ‵tekemaiga ki se Kelisiano mai i tino foki eiloa o te kāiga, e tai ‵kese eiloa a te mea tenā.


Instead, explain to them that each person must choose whether to serve Jehovah. 	 I lo te fai penā, fakamatala atu ki a latou me e ‵tau mo tino taki tokotasi o fai sena filifiliga me tavini a ia ki a Ieova io me ikai.


Why was Jehovah pleased to bless Jacob? 	 Kaia ne fiafia ei a Ieova o fakamanuia a Iakopo?


Some find it best to use the computer or watch television only when others are present. 	 E iloa aka ne nisi tino me e sili atu i te ‵lei ke fakaaoga a te komupiuta io me e onoono ki ata i te televise māfai fua e isi aka foki ne tino i te fale.


Those words have saved countless lives. 	 A pati konei ko oti ne faka‵sao i ei a ola o te tokoukega o tino.


Where would the royal priesthood serve? 	 Ka tavini atu i fea a te kau faitaulaga o tupu?


Could you work together as you care for the children or assist your aging parents? 	 E mata, e mafai o ga‵lue fakatasi koulua i te tausiga o tama‵liki io me ko te fesoasoani atu ki mātua kolā ko ma‵tua?


What would that be? 	 Ne a la mea konā?


We hope that soon you will feel moved to dedicate yourself to Jehovah and ask the question that the Ethiopian asked Philip: “What prevents me from getting baptized?” 	 E fakamoe‵moe matou me fakamuli ifo ka fia tuku atu ne koe a koe eiloa ki a Ieova kae ‵sili ifo ne koe te fesili ne fai atu ne te Aitiope ki a Filipo: “E isi se fakalavelave e se papatiso ei au?”


16. (a) For the nation of Israel as a whole, what were the consequences of their being unrepentant? (b) What outcome can there be for individual descendants of the ancient Israelites? 	 16. (a) Mō te fenua o Isalaelu, ne a ikuga o te sē sala‵mo o latou? (e) Ne a ikuga e mafai o maua ne tino taki tokotasi o te fenua o Isalaelu?


I began to appreciate life, but I also became violent and devious. 	 Ne kamata o fakatāua ne au te ola, kae koi fai foki ne au a amioga fakasaua kae faitogafiti.


(Prov. 18:24) We do well to remember that we are earthen vessels. 	 (Faata. 18:24) Se mea ‵lei ke masaua ne tatou i a tatou ne ipu kele.


My health remains uncertain. 	 Koi sē mautinoa eiloa te tulaga o toku malosi.


What caused them to leave their homeland? 	 Se a te mea ne fakamalosi aka ei latou ke tiakina olotou fenua ‵tonu?


It is very exciting to see how Jehovah is speeding up the work. 	 Se mea fakafiafia ke lavea atu te auala e fakava‵vave ei ne Ieova a te galuega.


1, 2. (a) Why are humans unable to see God’s glory directly? (b) How do the 24 elders give glory to God? 	 1, 2. (a) Kaia e se mafai ei o lavea tonu ne tino a te ‵malu o te Atua? (e) E tuku atu pefea ne toeaina e toko 24 a te ‵malu sili ki te Atua?


As we share in the ministry, we make ourselves available to help such people. 	 I te taimi e olo atu ei tatou i te galuega talai, e mafai eiloa o fesoasoani atu tatou ki vaegā tino penā.


(Matt. 22:37) So find ways to commend your child for what he or she is doing well, and resist the urge to focus on what he or she is not doing. 	 (Mataio 22:37) Tela la, ke ‵sala faeloa ki auala ke fakamālō atu ki tau tama mo mea ‵lei ko fai ne ia, kae ‵teke atu ki te manakoga ke saga atu faeloa ki mea kolā e se fai ne ia.


Do I need to exercise greater self-discipline? 	 E mata, e ‵tau o lasi toku loto pulea?


This does not produce the best results. 	 E se maua mai a toe ikuga ‵lei i te faifaiga tenei.


We have produced various publications in more than 700 languages. 	 Ne ‵lomi ne tatou a tusi kese‵kese i ‵gana e silia atu i te 700.


After many years, his attitude began to soften because of Olga’s patience and respect. 	 I se fia o tausaga mai tua ifo, ne kamata ei o ‵fuli a uiga a tena avaga ona ko te kufaki mo te āva o Olga ki a ia.


13 Since Jehovah’s day is imminent, do you need to make a greater effort to “put on the new personality which was created according to God’s will in true righteousness and loyalty”? 	 13 Ona ko te pili mai o te aso o Ieova, e mata, e ‵tau o taumafai malosi koe ke “pei ki te foitino fou, telā ne faite i foliga o te Atua i te amiotonu mo te ‵malu”?


10 Today, we are not personally acquainted with Jesus as Peter was. 	 10 I aso nei, e se masani ‵lei tatou mo Iesu e pelā mo Petelu.


And they did not unnecessarily delay getting baptized.—Acts 2:41; 9:18; 16:14, 15, 32, 33. 	 Kae ne seki fakatalave ne latou e aunoa mo se pogai a te lotou papatisoga.—Galu. 2:41; 9:18; 16:14, 15, 32, 33.


They kept arguing about who was greater. 	 Ne tumau eiloa latou i te kinau me ko oi te tino e sili.


Do you view such help as an expression of Jehovah’s love for you? 	 E mata, e kilo atu koe ki te vaegā fesoasoani tenā e pelā me se fakaasiga o te alofa o Ieova mō koe?


However, after many intense prayers, I began a turnaround.” 	 Mai tua ifo o aku ‵talo e uke ne fai, kamata ei au o toe ‵fuli mai.”


In what ways did Jesus show his love for others? 	 I auala fea ne fakaasi atu ei ne Iesu a tena alofa ki nisi tino?


A shorter version—the “Eureka Drama”—was also released in 1914. 	 E isi se vaega toetoe o te ata—ko te “Eureka Drama”—kae ne ‵tala mai foki i te 1914.


Solomon is saying that the protective value of wisdom is greater than a complete number of warriors guarding a city. 	 E fai mai a Solomona me i te malosi o te poto ke puipui ei se mea e sili atu i lō sotia katoa kolā e puipui ne latou se fa‵kai.


(Job 16:2; 42:10) Praying for others may change our attitude toward them. 	 (Iopu 16:2; 42:10) A te ‵talo atu mō nisi tino e mafai o ‵fuli i ei ‵tou faifaiga e fai ki a latou.


What Is the Purpose of Life? 	 Se a te Pogai o te Ola?


It provides three scriptures you can use when explaining your conviction—Hebrews 3:4, Romans 1:20, and Psalm 139:14. 	 E maua loa i ei a tusi fai‵tau e tolu kolā e mafai o fakaaoga ne koe ke fakatalitonu atu au fakamatalaga—Epelu 3:4, Loma 1:20, mo te Salamo 139:14.


8 The pressures of life and our own imperfections could cause us to lose our spiritual focus and put us in danger of taking a false step without our even being aware of it. 	 8 E mafai ne fakalavelave o te olaga mo ‵tou tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa o taofi aka tatou mai te ‵kilo atu ki mea i te auala telā e kilo atu a Ieova ki ei. Kae e mafai eiloa o fai ne tatou se mea ‵se e aunoa mo te iloa ne tatou.


(Psalm 37:8, 9) Yes, we can confidently look forward to the time—now so near—when Jehovah will eradicate from the earth all corruption and those who are responsible for it. 	 (Salamo 37:8, 9) E tonu, e mafai eiloa o ‵kilo atu tatou mo te loto tali‵tonu ki te taimi—telā ko pili mai—ko te taimi ka fakaseai atu ei ne Ieova a mea ma‵sei katoa mo tino kolā e māfua mai i ei a mea konā


We live in times similar to those of Noah. 	 E ola nei tatou i taimi kolā e ‵pau mo aso o Noa.


When he was 12 years old, the teachers at the temple were amazed at “his understanding and his answers” regarding spiritual matters.—Luke 2:42, 46, 47. 	 I te taimi ko 12 ei ana tausaga, ne ofo a faiakoga i te faletapu i te “lasi o tena malamalama, e pelā foki mo ana tali” ki mataupu faka-te-Tusi Tapu.—Luka 2:42, 46, 47.


These stood “before the throne of God . . . , rendering him sacred service day and night in his temple.” 	 E ‵tu atu latou i “mua o te nofogaaliki o te Atua kae tavini atu ki a ia i te ao mo te po.”


Risk factors vary from country to country. 	 E kese‵kese te fakama‵taku o nisi atufenua.


What tendency do we need to overcome, and how can we do this? 	 Se a te fakalavelave e ‵tau o manumalo tatou i ei, kae e mafai pefea o fai ne tatou te mea tenei?


We have also seen that we can learn from good examples of spiritual people. 	 Ne lavea foki ne tatou me e mafai o tauloto tatou mai fakaakoakoga ‵lei o tino faka-te-agaga.


Jehovah used Elisha to resurrect the Shunammite’s son 	 Ne fakamolemole atu a Elia ki a Ieova ke toe fakaola mai te tamaliki tagata


How do they reflect his perfect justice? 	 E fakaasi atu pefea i ei tena fakamaoni ‵lei katoatoa?


It is similar with Satan’s negative influences; some are more obvious than others. 	 E tai ‵pau eiloa mo fakamalosiga ma‵sei a Satani; nisi mea e lavea ‵lei atu i lō nisi fakamalosiga.


How do we benefit from manifestations of Jehovah’s power? 	 E maua pefea ne tatou a mea aogā mai i fakaasimaiga o te malosi o Ieova?


How glad we can be that the true God is not only all-powerful and all-wise but also humble! 	 Ko tafaga te ‵tou fia‵fia ke iloa atu me e se gata fua i te malosi mo te poto katoatoa a te Atua tonu, kae e loto maulalo foki!


12. How do you feel about Jehovah’s great deeds and the words of Psalm 40:5? 	 12 A faifaiga fakaofoofogia a Ieova e tuku mai i ei a pogai e uke ke a‵lofa kae viki atu ki a ia!


He drifted from city to city, traveling with truck drivers. 	 Ne maumausolo a ia mai te fa‵kai e tasi ki te suā fa‵kai, kae ne sopo sāle a ia i motokā ‵lasi ke fai ana malaga.


Jesus, however, was much more than just a model to follow. 	 Kae e se fai fua Iesu e pelā me se fakaakoakoga ‵lei ke tau‵tali ki ei.


This article discusses how both young and old can successfully make the transition. 	 Te mataupu tenei e fakamatala mai ei a te auala e mafai ei o iku manuia a tino ma‵tua mo talavou i fakama‵fuliga ki olotou galuega.


3. (a) How does our cultivating “the fruitage of the spirit” glorify God? (b) What questions will we consider? 	 3. (a) I te taimi e ati aka ei ne tatou a “fua o te agaga,” e avatu pefea ne tatou i ei a vikiga ki te Atua? (e) Ne a fesili ka mafau‵fau tatou ki ei?


The man refuses to do so. 	 Ne ita te tagata tenā.


WHEN you read the name Israel in the Bible, what comes to your mind? 	 KAFAI e faitau ne koe te igoa Isalaelu i te Tusi Tapu, se a te mea e fanaka i tou mafaufau?


3 Sadly, a rebellious spirit permeates the world today. 	 3 Se mea fakafanoanoa me ko salalau atu eiloa se agaga uiga ‵teke i te lalolagi i aso nei.


People are counting on you. 	 Ko fakalago‵lago a tino ki a koe.


Or perhaps their consciences were hardened to the extent that they saw nothing wrong with worshipping Baal while claiming to be worshippers of Jehovah. 	 Io me ne ‵lei fua olotou lagonaga e uiga ki te tapuaki atu ki a Paala kae fai atu fua i a latou e tapuaki eiloa ki a Ieova.


The instructions he received this time were different. 	 Ne ‵kese ‵ki a fakatakitakiga ne maua ne ia i te taimi tenei.


What does not prove that a person has been anointed by holy spirit? 	 Ne a fakailoaga e se fakamaoni mai ei me i te tino tenā ne fakaekegina ne te agaga tapu?


They generally have many opportunities to teach the truth to others and conduct Bible studies. 	 E masani o uke olotou avanoaga o akoako te munatonu ki nisi tino kae fai akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


‘No man can serve two masters.’—MATTHEW 6:24. 	 ‘E seai se tagata e mafai o tavini atu ki matai e tokolua.’—MATAIO 6:24.


Prayer is a privilege and a part of our worship, so we should pray only to Jehovah. 	 A te ‵talo se tauliaga kae se vaega foki o te ‵tou tapuakiga, tela la e ‵tau eiloa mo tatou o ‵talo atu fua ki a Ieova.


2 Matthew’s account indicates that Jesus’ zeal on that occasion was not limited to cleansing the temple. 	 2 E fakaasi mai i te tala a Mataio me ne seki gata fua te loto finafinau o Iesu i te faka‵maga o te faletapu.


(Mark 10:45) Henceforth, a sense of urgency affects everything Jesus does and teaches. 	 (Maleko 10:45) Tela la, mai i te taimi tenā, ne lagona ei ne Iesu te toetoe o te taimi i ana faiga mo akoakoga katoa.


(John 17:15, 16; 1 John 2:15-17) Taking such a stand has not always been easy. 	 (Ioane 17:15, 16; 1 Ioane 2:15-17) E se faigofie faeloa ke taofi ‵mau ki ei.


Why are we grateful that Jehovah is “slow to anger”? 17 “A God . . . slow to anger.” 	 E faka‵mafa mai ne pati konei kae fakaasi mai foki i ei a te suā fakaasimaiga o te aga‵lei o Ieova.


“A Light to My Roadway” 	 “Se Mainaga Foki ki Toku Auala”


Or, like Jonathan, do we loyally defend our friend? 	 Io me e ‵pulu ne tatou mo te a‵lofa fakamaoni ‵tou taugasoa, e pelā mo Ionatana?


The more he drank, the less capable his brain was of accurately evaluating his condition. 	 Ko te uke o ana mea e inu, ko te sē galue ‵lei foki o tena faiai.


Their shepherd must lead them to such a “pleasant place.” 	 E ‵tau o takitaki latou ne te lotou tausi mamoe ki se “koga gali.”


Those words were whispered into the ear of a woman named Bebe. 	 Ne fai atu a pati konā ki taliga o se fafine e igoa ki a Bebe.


(John 12:3) “Why this waste?” said some. 	 (Ioane 12:3) “Ai a ko fakamāumāu ei a te mea tenā?” ko pati a nisi soko.


(Amos 2:7, 8) Imagine that! 	 (Amosa 2:7, 8) Ke mafaufau la ki te mea tenā!


In doing so, he manifested reasonableness, humility, and compassion. 	 I te faiga tenā, ne fakaasi faka‵lei mai ei ne Ieova a tena loto malamalama, tena loto maulalo, mo tena alofa atafai.


16, 17. (a) Why was it possible for pre-Christian witnesses of Jehovah to have a righteous standing with him? (b) How did Jehovah reward the faithfulness of his Son, and what does the Lord Jesus Christ continue to do? 	 16, 17. (a) Kaia ne mafai ei o maua ne molimau Kelisiano a Ieova i aso mua se tulaga amiotonu i ana mua? (e) E taui atu pefea ne Ieova a te fakamaoni o tena Tama, kae se a te mea ka fai faeloa ne te Aliki ko Iesu Keliso?


[Pictures on page 24] 	 E masaua pefea ne Ieova ana tavini?


Rather, we trust in Jehovah. 	 I lō te fai penā, e tali‵tonu tatou ki a Ieova.


7 The Bible foretold a time when people of diverse languages would hear its life-giving message. 	 7 Ne ‵valo mai i te Tusi Tapu se taimi telā ka lagona ei ne tino mai ‵gana kese‵kese te fekau fakaola tino i ei.


(Ephesians 1:1; 6:15) And all those who heard the letter addressed to the Hebrews were to ‘hold fast the public declaration of their hope without wavering.’—Hebrews 10:23. 	 (Efeso 1:1; 6:15) Kae ko tino katoa kolā ne lagona ne latou te tusi telā ne fakatuātusi atu ki te kau Epelu ne ‵tau o ‘puke mautakitaki ki te fakamoemoega.’—Epelu 10:23.


What is another meaning of “one,” and how did Jehovah prove to be “one”? 	 Se a te suā uiga o te pati “tokotasi,” kae ne fakamaoni pefea me i a Ieova e “tokotasi” eiloa?


To answer this question, let us consider events that followed an earlier destruction of Jerusalem, in 607 B.C.E. 	 Ke tali aka te fesili tenei, ke na mafau‵fau tatou ki mea ‵tupu kolā ne ‵soko atu ki ei te fakaseaiga mua o Ielusalema i te 607 T.L.M.


Showing zeal like that of Amos, Jehovah’s Witnesses around the globe are impelled to continue declaring the good news with boldness. 	 E pelā mo te loto finafinau o Amosa, e loto ma‵losi a Molimau a Ieova i te lalolagi kātoa ke tumau latou i te folafolaatuga o te tala ‵lei mo te loto toa.


They resolve conflicts without violence, repair schisms between nations, allow governments to acknowledge the suffering of their citizens, and restore equilibrium to personal relationships.” 	 E faka‵lei aka i ei a taua e aunoa mo fakasauāga, mavae‵vaega i va o fenua, e maua i ei te avanoaga ke fai‵pati a malo e uiga ki logo‵maega o tino, kae toe faka‵lei aka foki i ei a fakalavelave i va o tino.”


Accepting Jesus as the Messiah opened up for his early disciples the possibility of ruling with him in God’s heavenly Kingdom. 	 A te talia ne latou a Iesu e pelā me ko te Mesia ne ‵tala atu i ei te avanoaga ki soko muamua ke pule fakatasi mo ia i te Malo faka-te-lagi o te Atua.


The Lie That Made God Cruel 	 Te Akoakoga ‵Se Telā e Fai ei te Atua mo Fai se Tino Uiga Fakasaua


• What does the leaven in Jesus’ illustration represent, and what truth about Kingdom growth does Jesus highlight? 	 • Se a te mea e fakaata mai i te mea faka‵fete i te tala fakatusa a Iesu, kae se a te munatonu e uiga ki te ‵tupuakaga i manakoga o te Malo ne faka‵mafa mai ne Iesu?


(Ps. 110:3) How, then, can you demonstrate that you want to strengthen your desire to listen to Jehovah and to follow his direction? 	 (Salamo 110:3) E mafai la pefea o fakaasi atu ne koe me e fia fakamalosi aka ne koe tou manakoga fia fakalogologo ki a Ieova kae tautali atu foki ki tena takitakiga?


What meaning does the word “honor” carry in the original Bible languages? 	 Se a te uiga o te pati “āva” i ‵gana mua ne tusi i ei te Tusi Tapu?


How does Jehovah provide us with daily spiritual food? 	 E tuku mai pefea ne Ieova a meakai faka-te-agaga i aso takitasi?


13 Continuing to draw upon the example that Jesus set for husbands, the apostle Paul admonished them: “Husbands ought to be loving their wives as their own bodies. 	 13 Mai te tumau i te fakaaogāga o te fakaakoakoga a Iesu mō tāgata a‵vaga, ne fakamalosi atu a Paulo ki a latou: “A tāgata e ‵tau o a‵lofa ki olotou avaga e pelā eiloa mo te lotou atafai ki olotou foitino tonu.


When we have an increased share in the ministry, we see more clearly the contrast between the spiritual condition of those to whom we preach and that of Jehovah’s people. 	 Kafai e ‵kau faeloa tatou ki te galuega talai, e lavea faka‵lei ne tatou a te ‵kese o te tulaga faka-te-agaga o tino kolā e talai tatou ki ei mo tino o Ieova.


What can you learn from Daniel’s example? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai te fakaakoakoga a Tanielu?