Your continuing to look for the good in other family members will at least set a fine example in forbearance. 	 A te tumau i te ‵sala atu ki uiga ‵lei o nisi tino i te kāiga e fakaasi atu i ei se fakaakoakoga gali o te loto kufaki.


He is forced to wait, and he is not looking forward to the outcome. 	 E faimalo a ia ke faka‵tali, kae e se olioli eiloa a ia ki tena ikuga.


(Ps. 119:33; 143:10) Rather than focus on fleshly works, the spiritually-minded person endeavors to show “the fruitage of the spirit.” 	 (Sala. 119:33; 143:10) I lō te saga tonu atu ki galuega o te foitino, e taumafai eiloa te tino telā e mafaufau faka-te-agaga o fakaasi atu a “fuataga o te agaga.”


Rather than jealously seeking glory for himself, Moses was happy when Eldad and Medad began acting as prophets. 	 I lō te loto masei, ne fiafia eiloa a Mose i te taimi ne kamata ei o ka‵laga atu a Eletata mo Metata e pelā me ne pelofeta.


10 In the Bible, leaven is often used to represent sin. 	 10 I te Tusi Tapu, e masani o fakauiga a te mea faka‵fete ki te agasala.


What about the future? 	 Kae pefea la aso mai mua?


the sanctification of Jehovah’s name? 	 te faka‵maluga o te igoa o Ieova?


“FIRMLY SET IN THE TRUTH” 	 [Pokisi/Ata i te itulau e 20]


Two dramatic plays will bring Bible stories and their lessons to life. 	 Ka fakaasi mai i te koniseti a tala mai i te Tusi Tapu mo olotou akoakoga.


What actions of a repentant Christian show that he has not taken God’s mercy for granted? 	 Ne a mea e fai ne se Kelisiano loto salamō kolā e fakaasi mai i ei me e se fia fakaaoga ‵se ne ia a te alofa fakamagalo o te Atua?


(Psalm 78:40, 41) Suppose a diabetic failed to stick to the healthy diet that had been prescribed for his good and kept eating what was bad for him. How would his caring physician feel? 	 (Salamo 78:40, 41) Kafai ko sē fakamaoni se tino sukā ki ana meakai kolā ne fakatonu mai ne te tokita, kae tumau i te kai ki meakai kolā e se ‵lei ki a ia, e mata, ka pefea a lagonaga o tena tokita?


There will be nothing boring about everlasting life in Paradise. 	 E seai eiloa se mea telā ka se gali i te ola se-gata-mai i te Palataiso.


The loaf which we break, is it not a sharing in the body of the Christ? 	 Ka ko te falaoa telā e tofitofi ne tatou, ko tona uiga ko ‵kau fakatasi tatou i te foitino o Keliso, manafai e ‵kai tatou ki te falaoa tenā. E a, e tonu au me ikai?


Or does your life give evidence that you are seeking the Kingdom first? 	 Io me e fakamaoni mai i tou olaga me e ‵sala muamua ne koe te Malo?


How does Jehovah safeguard his people now, and how will he safeguard them in the future? 	 E puipui pefea ne Ieova ana tino i aso nei, kae ka puipui pefea ne ia a latou i aso mai mua?


Hence, about five years elapsed after Ish-bosheth’s death before David became king over all Israel.—2 Samuel 2:3, 4, 8-11; 5:4, 5. 	 Telā la, kāti e lima tausaga mai tua o te matega a Isoposeta kae fai a Tavita mo fai te tupu o Isalaelu kātoa.—2 Samuelu 2:3, 4, 8-11; 5:4, 5.


Matthew’s account about the events related to Jesus’ birth and early life differs somewhat from Luke’s account because the Gospel writers told the events from different perspectives. 	 A TE tala a Mataio e uiga ki mea ‵tupu kolā e fetaui ‵lei ki te fanaumaiga o Iesu mo tena olaga e ‵kese eiloa mo te tala a Luka, me ne fakamatala mai ne tino tusitala Evagelia konei a tala mai i kilokiloga kese‵kese.


18 John wrote: “Do not be loving either the world or the things in the world. 	 18 Ne tusi mai a Ioane: “Sa tuku otou loto ki te lalolagi io me ko so se mea faka te lalolagi.


Rather, let us be “of good courage and say: ‘Jehovah is my helper.’”—Hebrews 13:6. 	 I lō te fai penā ke na “loto ‵toa tatou o fai ake penei, ‘A te Aliki [Ieova] ko toku fesoasoani.’ ”—Epelu 13:6.


The Bible reveals the way of truth 	 E fakaasi mai ne te Tusi Tapu te auala o te munatonu


Imagine the case of a Christian wife whose husband does not yet share her faith. 	 Ke mafaufau ki se fafine avaga Kelisiano telā e ‵kese te talitonuga a tena avaga.


The wicked do not have the same desire to get up. 	 E se ma‵nako a tino amio ma‵sei ke toe ‵tu aka latou.


Striving to do that as a family can help children learn to be compassionate, and they will be more likely to develop a desire to serve as regular pioneers or missionaries. 	 A te taumafai ke fai penā e pelā me se kāiga e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki tama‵liki ke atafai, kae ka ati aka foki ne latou se manakoga ke tavini atu e pelā me ne paenia tumau io me ne misionale.


3 A brief overview of Hosea chapters 1 through 5 will strengthen our resolve to walk with God by exercising faith and pursuing a course in harmony with his will. 	 3 Ka fakamalosi aka tatou e auala i se iloiloga toetoe o mataupu 1 ki te 5 o te tusi ko Hosea ke sa‵sale fakatasi tatou mo te Atua i te fakatuanaki i se auala telā e fetaui ‵lei mo tena loto.


Rather, we should be willing to open our heart, as Paul did toward the Corinthians, and show our fellow believers that we are truly concerned about their welfare. 	 I lō te fai penā, e ‵tau o fia fakaasi atu ne tatou a ‵tou lagonaga ‵tonu, e pelā mo te mea ne fai ne Paulo ki te kau Kolinito, kae fakaasi atu ki ‵tou taina tali‵tonu me e amanaia ‵tonu eiloa tatou ki te ‵lei o latou.


“You should put away the old personality which conforms to your former course of conduct.”—4:22. 	 “E ‵tau o tiakina ne koutou a uiga mua kolā e fetaui ‵lei mo otou amioga mua.”—4:22.


Perhaps the disciples feel that Jesus surely does not want to be bothered with children during these crucial weeks. 	 Kāti ne ma‵natu aka a soko me e se fia saga atu a Iesu ki tama‵liki i vaiaso tāua konā.


According to the three warning examples listed by Jude, that is impossible. 	 E ‵tusa mo fakailoaga e tolu kolā ne taku mai ne Iuta, e se mafai o tupu te mea tenā.


See Awake!, January 22, 1993, pages 18-21. 	 Ke onoono ki te Awake! i a Ianuali 22, 1993, te itulau e 18-21.


Another said: “I will follow you, Lord; but first permit me to say good-bye to those in my household.” 	 Muna a te suā tino: “Ka tautali atu au i a koe, e te Aliki, kae talia mai ke fakatofa muamua au ki tino o toku kāiga.”


He will personally hold accountable those who frivolously leave their mate, especially when they do so with the motive of taking another partner.—Malachi 2:13-16; Mark 10:9. 	 Ka fakamasino eiloa ne ia a tino kolā e tiaki ne latou olotou avaga mo te fakamoemoega ke avaga ki se isi tino.—Malaki 2:13-16; Maleko 10:9.


Any court order that attempts to override one of God’s commands is invalid from God’s standpoint.—Genesis 18:25; Isaiah 33:22. 	 So se fakatonuga mai te fono telā e taumafai o fakasēaogā a fakatonuga a te Atua e se aogā i te kilokiloga a te Atua.—Kenese 18:25; Isaia 33:22.


On the other hand, listening to her encouraged her to listen to us.” 	 I te suā feitu, a te fakalogologo ki a ia e fakamalosi atu i ei ke fakalogologo mai foki a ia.”


(Proverbs 14:29; 15:18; 19:11) Long-suffering—patient endurance, in the hope of a change for the better—is needed on the part of all.—Romans 15:1-6. 	 (Faataoto 14:29; 15:18; 19:11) A te kufaki—te onosai fakatasi mo te fakamoemoega ke momea aka te ‵lei—e manakogina ke maua ne tino katoa.—Loma 15:1-6.


He spoke of a tumultuous period of wars, famines, earthquakes, and diseases. 	 Ne faipati a ia ki taimi faiga‵ta o taua, oge, mafuie mo masaki.


9 How different the picture was with Jesus’ disciples, including the apostles! They studied “the holy writings, which are able to make [one] wise for salvation.” (2 Timothy 3:15) In this they were like the earlier prophets who made “a diligent inquiry and a careful search.” 	 Ne suke‵suke latou ki “Tusitusiga Tapu, kola e mafai o avatu ne latou ki [tino] te poto tela e takitaki ei [a tino] ki te fakaolataga.” (2 Timoteo 3:15) I te faiga tenei, ne fai ei latou pelā mo pelofeta mua kolā ne “salasala kae sukesuke faka‵lei ki ei.”


However, our works are proof of our active faith in God’s promises.—Romans 3:23, 24; James 2:17, 18, 24. 12. 	 Kae ko ‵tou galuega e fakamaoni atu i ei a te fakatuanaki malosi o tatou ki folafolaga a te Atua.—Loma 3:23, 24; Iakopo 2:17, 18, 24.


(Isaiah 42:9) How privileged God’s people are! 	 (Isaia 42:9) Ma‵faga o tauliaga gali ko maua ne tino o te Atua!


4 Jesus said: “Who of you will have a friend and will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, loan me three loaves, because a friend of mine has just come to me on a journey and I have nothing to set before him’? 	 4 Ne fai atu Iesu: “Ko oi la se tino i a koutou e isi sona takaga, ko fanatu ki a ia i te valuapo, kae fai atu penei: ‘Takaga, ke kaitalafu ne au ne falaoa e tolu, i toku taugasoa ko oko mai tena malaga ki a au, kae e seai se mea e tali ei a ia.’


1 What Will End? 	 1 Se a te Mea ka Gata Atu?


We are not afraid to do good works in Jehovah’s service just because the Devil might see us. 	 E se ma‵taku tatou o fai a galuega ‵lei i te galuega a Ieova ona ko te mea ma lavea ne te Tiapolo.


Who will these human agencies be? 	 Ko oi ana sui konei?


(Read Psalm 19:7-11.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 19:7-11.)


Such gamblers dream of making it big or striking it rich in one easy stroke. 	 E moemiti eiloa a tino kemupolo ke mau‵mea ‵ki latou e aunoa mo ne taumafaiga e fai ne latou.


(Isa. 56:6, 7) In so doing, along with the Israel of God, they enjoy the rich blessings of continued peace. 	 (Isaia 56:6, 7) I te fai penā, fakatasi mo te Isalaelu a te Atua, e maua eiloa ne latou a fakamanuiaga e uke i te mauaga o te filemu.


The doctor kept telling us that we had to trust in God 	 Ne fai mai faeloa a te tokita ke tali‵tonu maua ki te Atua


He became like a wolf baring its teeth before attacking its prey without mercy. 	 Ko kamata o foliga mai e pelā me se kuli vao telā ko fakasae‵sae ana nifo a koi tuai o oso atu ki tena manu telā ka kai e aunoa mo te alofa.


17 See the salvation of Jehovah: Salvation will be the reward for all those who hold to their position of Christian integrity and who trust in Jehovah for deliverance. 	 17 Kilo atu ki te fakaolataga a Ieova: Ka maua ne tino kolā e fakamaoni ki te lotou tulaga faka-Kelisiano kae tali‵tonu ki te fakaolataga a Ieova a te taui ko te faka‵saoga.


COMPARING OURSELVES WITH OTHERS—IS THAT WISE? 	 E MATA, SE MEA POTO KE FAKATAUTAU TATOU KI NISI TINO?


They are confident that Jesus “will guide them to fountains of waters of life” and that “God will wipe out every tear from their eyes.” 	 E tali‵tonu latou me ka “takitaki latou [ne Iesu] ki vai puna o te ola” kae ka “‵solo keatea ne te Atua a loimata katoa mai olotou mata.”


The elders also gave the couple some practical suggestions on how they could work together to have family worship with their two children. 	 Ne tuku atu foki ne toeaina ki te tauavaga a nisi manatu fesoasoani ki te auala e mafai o ga‵lue fakatasi lāua ke fai a tapuakiga a kāiga fakatasi mo lā tama‵liki e tokolua.


Be courageous and strong. Do not suffer shock or be terrified, for Jehovah your God is with you wherever you go.” 	 Sa mataku io me e loto vāivāi, me i a au, [Ieova] tou Atua e fakatasi atu faeloa ki a koe i so se koga e fano koe i ei.”


He wants us to succeed. 	 E manako a ia ke sē taka‵vale tatou.


• Why do comments given at meetings contribute to “the upbuilding of the congregation”? 	 • Kaia e fesoasoani atu ei a te faiga o tali i fakatasiga “ke ati ake ei te kau Kelisiano”?


(Job 42:5) Moreover, Jehovah himself stated that Job spoke truthfully about Him.—Job 42:7, 8. 	 (Iopu 42:5) E se gata i ei, ne fai mai a Ieova me i a Iopu e faipati ki te mea tonu e uiga ki a ia.—Iopu 42:7, 8.


In judicial matters the Israelites should show no partiality. 	 I te faiga o fakamasinoga, e se ‵tau mo tino Isalaelu o fakaasi atu a uiga fāpito.


20 Through the prophet Isaiah, Jehovah gave his ancient people the hope of the restoration. 	 20 E auala i te pelofeta ko Isaia, ne tuku atu ei ne Ieova ki ana tino mua te fakamoemoega mō te lotou faka‵saoga.


Yes, cultivating love for God and a healthy fear of him—not fear of torment in hell—can motivate us to do God’s will in order to enjoy lasting happiness. 	 E tonu, a te atiakaga o te alofa ki te Atua mo te mataku ‵tau ki a ia—kae e se ko te mataku ma fakapuapuaga i seoli—e mafai o fakamalosi aka ei tatou ke fai te loto o te Atua ko te mea ke maua te fiafia tumau.


Eventually, “breath came into them, and they began to live.” 	 E se leva, ko “ulu atu te manava ki loto i foitino konā, tenā ola ei.”


10 Pointing to the hearer’s responsibility to say, “Come!” The Watchtower of August 15, 1934, page 249, stated: “Those of the Jonadab class must go along with those who are of the antitypical Jehu company, that is, the anointed, and announce the message of the kingdom, even though they are not the anointed witnesses of Jehovah.” 	 10 Ke faka‵mafa atu a te tiute o te tino telā e lagona ne ia ke fai, “Vau!”, ne fai mai The Watchtower i a Aokuso 15, 1934, te itulau e 249, penei: “A te potukau pelā mo Ionatapa e ‵tau o olo fakatasi atu mo te potukau telā e fakaata mai i a Ieu, ko te kau fakaekegina, kae ke fakasalalau atu a te fekau o te Malo, faitalia me e se fai latou mo molimau fakaekegina a Ieova.”


Roger Rosenblatt, writing in Time magazine, comments: “As noble a standard as loyalty sets, there is simply too much fear, self-doubt, opportunism and ambition in our makeup to expect our frail species to adhere to it.” 	 Ne tusi mai a Roger Rosenblatt i te mekesini ko te Time, penei: “E tiga eiloa e ‵tau o fakamaoni, se mea faigata ke tumau a tino vāivāi i ei ona ko te lasi o te mataku, te seai o se loto talitonu, te kaimanako mo manatu fakapito.”


Published by Jehovah’s Witnesses but now out of print. 	 Ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova kae ko se toe ‵lomi nei.


Later, Jacob’s first son by his favored wife, Rachel, was Joseph. 	 Fakamuli ifo, a te tama tagata muamua a Iakopo i tena avaga fakapelepele, ko Lasela, ko Iosefa.


(Genesis 18:19) What is more, Jehovah expressly mentioned Abraham’s love. 	 (Kenese 18:19) E se gata i ei, ne fakaasi mai foki ne Ieova a te alofa o Apelaamo.


Thanks to God’s undeserved kindness, what hope do we have? 	 Se a te fakamoemoega e maua ne tatou ke fakaasi atu te loto fakafetai ki te Atua?


To resolve the confusion, we need to look to the Bible, which presents truths revealed by man’s Creator, Jehovah God. 	 Ko te mea ke se ‵numi i te mea tenei, e ‵tau o onoono tatou ki te Tusi Tapu, telā e fakaasi mai i ei a mea ‵tonu mai te Tino telā ne faite ne ia te tagata, ko Ieova te Atua.


Consider Micah 6:10. 	 Ke mafau‵fau ki te Mika 6:10, 11.


JESUS CHRIST was by far the greatest Teacher ever to walk the earth. 	 A IESU Keliso ko te ‵toe Faiakoga sili eiloa telā ne ola i te lalolagi.


He is determined to put us to the test. 	 E taumafai eiloa a ia o tofotofo tatou.


Will You Resolve Conflicts and Promote Peace? 	 Ka Fakatoka Faka‵lei ne Koe a Kinauga Kae Tausi te Filemu?


(Psalm 130:3; Ephesians 5:1) (2) Paul had implicit faith in the power of the holy spirit. 	 (Salamo 130:3; Efeso 5:1) (2) Ne fakatuaga eiloa Paulo ki te malosi o te agaga tapu.


To find the answer, let us continue our consideration of Jesus’ words found in Matthew chapter 28. 	 Ke maua te tali ki ei, ke na mafau‵fau aka tatou ki pati a Iesu kolā e maua i te Mataio mataupu e 28.


Then your peace would become just like a river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea.”—Isaiah 48:17, 18 	 E tiga eiloa e tuku mai ne Ieova te Atua a takitakiga mo fakatonutonuga, e se faimālō mai a ia ke talia ne tatou.


Do we not want to serve Jehovah ‘with our whole strength’? 	 E mata, e se fia tavini atu tatou ki a Ieova ‘mo ‵tou malosi katoatoa’?


Isaiah prophetically answers: “They are dead; they will not live. 	 E tali fakavaloaga mai penei a Isaia: “A tino kona ko mate atu nei, kae ka se toe ola mai; a olotou agaga ka se toe tu ake, me ko oti ne fakasala kae ta fakapalele ne koe latou.


Human worshipers of God will not take part in destroying Satan’s world. 	 Ka se ‵kau atu a tino tapuaki ki te Atua ki te fakaseaiga o te lalolagi a Satani.


Soon, though, we were touching intimate body parts and experimenting with various sexual activities. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ko kamata o pukepuke matou ki koga tapu o te foitino kae tofotofo aka ki vaegā amioga fakatauavaga kese‵kese.


Next, we must decide how much of our time it is worth. 	 E se gata i ei, e ‵tau o filifili aka ne tatou a te tāua o ‵tou taimi.


(Ex. 21:2) However, for a slave who really loved his master and who wished to remain in his service, Jehovah made a remarkable provision. 	 (Eso. 21:2) Kae ko te pologa telā e alofa tonu ki tena matai kae manako o tumau i tena taviniga, ne fai ne Ieova se fakatokaga fakaofoofogia ki ei.


Coping With the Causes of Distress 	 Ke Kufaki i Ikuga o te Puapuaga


17 As we respect and show honor to those who are in positions of secular authority, it is more likely that they will defend our right to preach without interference. 	 17 Kafai e fakaasi atu ne tatou te āva mo te fakaaloalo ki tino pule‵pule, e mafai eiloa o fesoasoani mai a latou ki te ‵tou saolotoga ke talai e aunoa mo se fakalavelave mai.


(1 Peter 5:2, 3) The overseers should strive to build up and help “all the flock.” 	 (1 Petelu 5:2, 3) E ‵tau mo ovasia o taumafai ke fakamalosi kae fesoasoani atu ki “te lafu mamoe.”


As an example, consider how the patriarch Abraham reacted when his wife died. 	 E pelā mo te auala ne saga atu ei a te tagata mua ko Apelaamo i te taimi ne mate ei tena avaga.


(Psalm 145:10-13) Yes, our words and actions may do much to rekindle or strengthen a congregation’s first love. 	 (Salamo 145:10-13) E tonu, e mafai o fakamalosi atu ne tatou i ‵tou pati mo ‵tou faifaiga a te alofa telā ne maua muamua ne te fakapotopotoga.


7 Hannah, the wife of the Levite Elkanah, also leaned upon Jehovah when she was in distress over not being able to bear a child. 	 7 A Hana, te avaga a Elekana, te tagata Levi, ne fakalagolago foki ki a Ieova i te taimi ne fanoanoa ei a ia ona ko tena sē fanafanau.


Jesus Christ earlier said: “God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.” 	 Ne fai atu Iesu mai mua atu i ei: “Me ne penā eiloa o alofa mai te Atua ki te lalolagi, ne tuku mai ei ne ia tena Tama e tokotasi, ko te mea ke se malaia so se tino e fakatuanaki ki a ia, kae ke maua ne ia te ola se gata mai.”


Even dictionaries offer a bewildering array of definitions. 	 E sefulu katoa a fakamatalaga i te tikisionale e tasi mai lalo i te pati “Kelisiano.”


(John 20:6-10; Acts 1:6) The concept of humans becoming spirit creatures and ruling in a heavenly Kingdom was foreign to Peter. 	 (Ioane 20:6-10; Galuega 1:6) A te akoakoga e uiga ki tino kolā ka fai mo fai ne tino faka-te-agaga kae ka pule latou i te Malo faka-te-lagi ne seki iloa ne Petelu.


Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, who studied terminally ill individuals, referred to another common perception among religious people. 	 Ne fakasino atu a Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, telā ne sukesuke ki tino ma‵saki kolā ko pili o ‵mate, ki se talitonuga masani o tino ‵lotu.


(1 Thessalonians 5:18) Moreover, always remember the apostle Paul’s admonition: “In everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving let your petitions be made known to God.” 	 (1 Tesalonia 5:18) E se gata i ei, ke masaua faeloa a pati fakamalosi a te apositolo ko Paulo: “Fakatagi atu ki te Atua i mea e ma‵nako koutou ki ei, kae fakatagi eiloa i te agaga fakafetai.”


To illustrate: A single brick may seem insignificant, but if we carefully place many of them together, we can build a fine home. 	 Ke fai se tala fakatusa: E mafai o foliga sē aoga mai se puliki e tasi, kae kafai e tuku tasi faka‵lei ne tatou a puliki e uke, e mafai eiloa o faite ne tatou se fale ‵lei.


But how vital that you keep on doing so! 	 Kae ko oko eiloa i te tāua ke tumau koe i te faiga o te mea tenā!


In such a case, we may feel as did Paul, who said: “Who is stumbled, and I am not incensed?” (2 Corinthians 11:29) What can we do? 	 Kafai e penā loa e mafai o ‵pau ‵tou lagonaga mo mea kolā ne oko ki a Paulo i ana pati: “Kafai foki e paku se tino ki te agasala, e fonu foki au i te fanoanoa.” (2 Kolinito 11:29) Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou?


False religion will be exposed as the work of the Devil and will be eliminated from the earth. 	 Ka fakaasi faka‵sau mai a lotu ‵se e pelā me ko galuega a te Tiapolo kae ka tapale kea‵tea mai te lalolagi.


For example, that view involving descendants, or progeny, was included in Insight on the Scriptures, Volume 2, page 736, paragraphs 4 and 5. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, a te kilokiloga tenā e uiga ki tama‵liki, ne aofia i te Insight on the Scriptures, Tusi i te 2, itulau e 736, palakalafa 4 mo te 5.


In the process, they distracted people from worshipping the one to whom Jesus always directed attention—his Father, Jehovah. 	 Mai te akoakoga tenā, ne faka‵tuka ei ne latou a tino mai te tapuaki atu ki te tino telā ne fai atu faeloa a Iesu ke tapuaki ki ei—ko tena Tamana, ko Ieova.


They may tell you what you want to hear, but their advice may not help you at all. 	 Kāti e fai atu fua ne latou ki a koe a mea kolā e fia lagona ne koe, kae e se fesoasoani lele olotou manatu konā ki a koe.


Why was King Saul’s intended sacrifice not acceptable to Jehovah? 	 Kaia ne seki talia ei ne Ieova a te taulaga telā ne manako a te tupu ko Saulo ke ofo atu ki a ia?


(Jer. 17:5, 9) Hence, the psalmist demonstrated wisdom when he prayed to Jehovah: “Send out your light and your truth. May these themselves lead me.” 	 (Ielemia 17:5, 9) Ne fakaasi mai ne te faisalamo a te poto i te taimi ne ‵talo atu ei ki a Ieova, penei: “Aumai tou mainaga mo tau muna tonu; ke takitaki ki a au.”


14 How do we show faithfulness in the ministry that is entrusted to us? 	 14 E fakaasi atu pefea ne tatou te fakamaoni i te galuega telā ne tuku mai ki a tatou?


DID Jesus really have a meaningful life? 	 E MATA, ne aoga tonu eiloa te olaga o Iesu?


We protect and preserve our precious unity when we forgive others as Jesus taught us to do. 	 E puipui kae fakatāua ne tatou te ‵tou ‵kau fakatasi māfai e fakamagalo ne tatou a nisi tino e pelā mo te mea ne akoako mai ne Iesu ke fai ne tatou.


(Read 2 Chronicles 34:1-3.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Nofoaiga Tupu 34:1-3.)


Indeed, popularity is usually short-lived. 	 E tonu, a te tulaga lauiloa o se tino e toetoe fua.


What pressures do we have? 	 Ne a fakamalosiga mai te lalolagi kolā e fakafesagai atu tatou ki ei?


3 What made Jesus an outstanding teacher? 	 E tasi te pogai tāua ko tena alofa.


But Abraham’s resolve did not weaken. 	 Ne seki loto vāivāi eiloa a Apelaamo.


18 Just as the Israelites became anxious over Moses’ delay in coming down from Sinai, Christians today may feel anxious over the seeming delay of Jehovah’s day of judgment and the coming of the new world. 	 18 E pelā mo te manava‵se o tino Isalaelu i te fui fanaifo o Mose mai luga i te mauga o Sinai, e mafai foki o manava‵se a Kelisiano i aso nei ki te tuai o te aso o te fakamasinoga a Ieova penā foki mo tena lalolagi fou.


(John 14:19) Only his faithful anointed disciples would discern his royal presence. 	 (Ioane 14:19) Ko ana soko fakamaoni fua ka iloa ne latou tena fakatasi mai mo fai te tupu.


Deciding When to Marry 	 Ke Filifili Aka te Taimi e ‵Lei ei ke Avaga


Therefore, each Christian regularly needs to examine his own desires by asking himself such questions as: ‘Have material things become so important to me that I spend more time researching and thinking about the latest cars or fashions than I do preparing for congregation meetings? 	 Tela la, e ‵tau o iloilo faeloa ne Kelisiano takitasi ana manakoga totino mai te fesili ifo penei: ‘E mata, ko kamata o tāua malosi atu ki a au a mea faka-te-foitino telā ko uke atu oku taimi e fakamāumāu ki te ‵salaga mo te mafaufau ki te ‵toe motoka fou io me se teuga fou i lō toku fakatoka ki fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga?


Scriptural truth can overturn “strongly entrenched things,” that is, expose false doctrines, harmful practices, and philosophies that reflect imperfect human wisdom. 	 E mafai o fakaseaoga ne te munatonu i te Tusi Tapu a “kinauga sē ‵tonu,” telā ko te fakaasi faka‵sau atu a akoakoga ‵se, faifaiga fakalogo‵mae, mo poto kolā e fakaasi mai ei a te poto o tino sē ‵lei katoatoa.


Only Job could answer that charge, and he was given the opportunity to do so. 	 Ko Iopu fua ne mafai ne ia o tali atu te ‵losiga tenā, kae ne tuku atu ki a ia te avanoaga ke fai penā.


His class was discussing different religions, and Luca noticed that the textbook contained some wrong ideas about Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ne sau‵tala eiloa tena vasega e uiga ki talitonuga kese‵kese, kae ne iloa aka ne ia me i te tusi akoga ne fakaaoga ne latou e isi ne fakamatalaga sē ‵tonu e uiga ki Molimau a Ieova.


Today, the number who embrace true Christianity has surpassed six million. 	 I aso nei, a te aofaki o tino kolā ko puke ‵mau ki te Lotu Kelisiano tonu ko silia atu i te ono miliona.


Marketers cleverly convince people that they must have the latest products. 	 E uke a faka‵pulaga e fai mai me e ‵tau eiloa mo tino o ‵togi a mea ‵fou kolā fatoa oti ne faite.


3 The provision of voluntary servitude provided a foregleam of the type of slavery that true Christians are under. 	 3 A te fakatokaga e uiga ki te lotomalie ke fai pelā me se pologa e fai mo fai se ata o te vaegā pologa telā e maua nei ne Kelisiano ‵tonu.


4. What effect can mildness have on the family? 4 To counteract worldly tendencies, we need God’s spirit. 	 4 Ko te mea ke ‵kalo keatea tatou mai uiga o te lalolagi, e ‵tau o maua ne tatou a te agaga o te Atua.


But he felt that something was missing in his life. 	 Kae ne iloa ne ia me e isi se mea tāua e galo i tena olaga.


9 To further your spiritual advancement, you young ones should make daily Bible reading a custom that you keep throughout your teenage years and on into adulthood. 	 9 Ko te mea ke momea aka tou gasolo ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga, e ‵tau mo koutou e talavou o fai a te faitauga ki te Tusi Tapu i aso katoa mo fai se faifaiga masani i tausaga koi talavou ei koutou ke oko eiloa ki te taimi ko matua ‵lei ei koutou.


So in coming to know the Person of Jehovah better, be determined to set aside time to read his Word daily. 	 Tela la, ko te mea ke iloa ‵lei ne tatou a Ieova, ke fakaavanoa ne tatou ne taimi e lava o fai‵tau ki tena Muna i aso katoa.


(Matt. 28:19) Indeed they have, and we can say, indeed we have! 	 (Mata. 28:19) E tonu, ne fai ne latou, kae e mafai o fai aka tatou, ao, ne fai eiloa ne matou!


Saul also spared the best of their livestock as something that could be sacrificed to Jehovah. 	 Ne faka‵sao foki ne Saulo olotou toe manu ‵lei eiloa ke ofo atu ki a Ieova e pelā me ne taulaga.


Let us first consider what not to do. 	 Muamua la, ke onoono tatou ki mea kolā e se ‵tau o fai.


Because Jehovah was not firmly committed to a certain course of action, the inspired record says that he “began to feel regret.” 	 Ne seki puke ‵mautakitaki a Ieova ki se mea, me e fai mai te fakamatalaga telā ne tusi me ne “‵fuli ei te loto” o Ieova.


They are benefiting from its educational program and striving to follow its laws found in the Bible. 	 E maua eiloa ne latou a mea aogā mai ana akoakoga, kae e taumafai eiloa latou o faka‵logo faka‵lei ki tulafono kolā e maua i te Tusi Tapu.


However, we do well to remember the example of the apostle Paul. 	 Kae e ‵tau o masaua ne tatou te fakaakoakoga a te apositolo ko Paulo.


It is natural for a God-fearing husband to love his wife and protect her physically and spiritually. 	 Se mea masani mō te tagata avaga telā e mataku ki te Atua ke alofa ki tena avaga kae puipui a ia i te feitu faka-te-foitino mo te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Have you taken a firm stand on the side of Jehovah, ‘who guards all those loving him but who will annihilate all the wicked ones’?—Psalm 145:20. 21, 22. 	 E mata, ko oti ne tu mautakitaki koe i te feitu o Ieova, telā e “puipui ne ia latou katoa kola e a‵lofa ki a ia, kae ka fakamalaia ne ia a tino amio ma‵sei”?—Salamo 145:20.


Perhaps you had opportunities for higher education, for prominence, or for financial security, but you decided not to pursue them. 	 E se taumate ne maua ne koe ne avanoaga ki akoga ma‵luga, tulaga ma‵luga, io me ko te tokagamalie i mea tau tupe, kae ne fakaiku aka ne koe ke sē kausaki atu ki ei.


How did the anointed remnant go through “an opened door” in 1919? 	 Ne ulu atu pefea a te kau fakaekegina ki se “mataloa” i te 1919?


11, 12. (a) What are some reminders about honesty? (b) What benefits come from being honest? 	 11, 12. (a) Ne a nisi fakamasauaga e uiga ki te fakamaoni e fai mai i te Tusi Tapu? (e) Ne a mea aogā e maua mai te tumau i te fakamaoni?


The list is endless. 	 E uke atu foki a nisi manatu va‵lea.


Also, see good.’ And, look! that too was vanity. 	 Kae ne iloa aka ne au me e se aogā foki te mea tenā.


(Revelation 12:9, 17) What have been the results of the repeated attacks by these fighters against God? 	 (Fakaasiga 12:9, 17) Ne a mea ne iku mai ona ko osomaiga kolā ne fai ‵soko ne tino kolā e ‵teke atu ki te Atua?


9 How can we face these problems successfully? 	 9 E mafai pefea o manuia tatou i te fakafesagai atu ki fakalavelave konei?


(Matt. 6:31, 32) Jesus’ words imply that even so-called normal things like food and clothing can become a burden or a stumbling block if not kept in their proper place. 	 (Mataio 6:31, 32) E fesoasoani mai a pati a Iesu ke malamalama tatou me i mea tāua o te olaga, e pelā mo meakai mo gatu, e mafai o fai pelā me ne mea ‵mafa māfai e fakatāua malosi ne tatou i ‵tou olaga.


(Lev. 15:19-27) But she was desperate. 	 (Levi. 15:19-27) Kae ko oko eiloa i te manako malosi o tou fafine ke faka‵lei tena masaki.


Describe the special presentation of singing during Nehemiah’s rule as governor in Jerusalem. 	 Fakamatala mai te kamataga fakapito o te usuga o pese i te taimi o te pulega a Neemia e pelā me se kovana i Ielusalema.


20, 21. (a) What do the four kings we considered have in common? (b) What will we discuss in the next article? 	 20, 21. (a) Ne a mea e ‵pau ei a tupu e tokofa kolā ne sau‵tala tatou ki ei? (e) Kae se a te mea ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei i te suā mataupu?


The leaven was hidden in the mass of flour. 	 Tela la, ne seki matea atu eiloa ne te fafine a te auala ne faka‵fete ei te falaoa.


But Jehovah forces Balaam to bless them. 	 Kae ne faimālō ne Ieova a Palaamo ke fakamanuia atu ki a latou.


13 Those taking the lead in the congregation are imperfect men, and they should constantly be aware of that limitation. 	 13 A tino kolā e fai ne latou a te takitakiga i te fakapotopotoga ne tagata sē ‵lei katoatoa, kae e ‵tau faeloa o talia ne latou te lotou tulaga tenā.


19 Just think what would become of you if you were to abandon the protective environment of the Christian congregation. 	 19 Mafaufau moi fai ko koe telā ko tiaki ne koe a te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano telā e fai e pelā me se puipuiga.


Some of those are openly wicked; others are impostors, hiding what they do under an appearance of righteousness. 	 E fakaasi faka‵sau atu eiloa ne nisi tino ma‵sei olotou faifaiga ma‵sei; nisi tino e fai togafiti, mai te ‵funaga o mea ma‵sei e fai ne latou kae fakafoliga amiotonu atu.


How do we avoid being conquered by the evil? 	 Ne a ‵tou mea e ‵tau o fai ke mo a e taka‵vale tatou i te masei?


11 Jesus was an excellent example in this regard. 	 11 Ne fai a Iesu mo fai te ‵toe fakaakoakoga ‵lei i te mea tenei.


Granted, Jehovah’s permission of Satan’s wicked rulership has resulted in hardships for mankind, including for those who faithfully worship God. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, a te taliaga ne Ieova a te pulega masei a Satani ne iku atu ki mea faiga‵ta mō tino, e aofia i ei a tino kolā e tapuaki atu mo te fakamaoni ki te Atua.


(Job 42:6) As Job’s trial ends, his integrity is rewarded. 	 (Iopu 42:6) I te taimi ne oti atu ei a te tofotofoga o Iopu, ne taui atu ki tena fakamaoni.


Recall that Satan has challenged the integrity of all those serving Jehovah, claiming that we would not remain loyal to Jehovah when exposed to trials. 	 Ke mafaufau ki a Satani telā ne tofotofo ne ia te fakamaoni o tino kolā e tavini ki a Ieova, mai te ‵losi atu me ka se fakamaoni a latou māfai ko fakafesagai atu ki fakalavelave.


WHAT CAN YOU LEARN ABOUT: 	 NE A MEA E TAULOTO NE KOE E UIGA KI:


Also, I had to consider if it would be possible in practical terms. 	 E ‵tau foki o mafaufau au ki te tausiga o matou.


5, 6. How did Saul deal with Jesus’ followers, and why did he act that way? 	 5, 6. Ne a mea ne fai ne Saulo ki soko o Iesu, kae kaia ne fai ei a ia penā?


Actually, more is involved than dedicating ourselves to Jehovah. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e uke atu a mea e aofia i ei i lō te tukuatuga fua o tatou ki a Ieova.


She relates: “At first, I struggled to learn the local language, to adjust to the humid climate, and to cope with malaria, amoebas, and parasitic worms. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne ia penei: “I te taimi muamua, ne taumafai malosi au o tauloto ki te ‵gana o te fenua tenā, mo te fakamasani atu ki te ‵tau vela, kae puipui foki au mai i te masaki ko te malalia, manu foliki ‵ki kolā e maua i pela mo vai mo ilo.


(Jas. 4:8) Therefore, we are now in a position to share our knowledge with others. 	 (Iakopo 4:8) Tela la, ko mafai nei ne tatou o akoako atu ki nisi tino a mea kolā e iloa ne tatou e uiga ki a Ieova.


(Read Psalm 102:17.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 102:17.)


“Jehovah Is His Name” 	 ‘A Ieova ko Tena Igoa’


Can such a marriage succeed? 	 E mata, e mafai o manuia se vaegā fakaipoipoga penā?


To enjoy such spiritual light, we must be diligent students of God’s written Word and apply its counsel. 	 Ko te mea ke aogā ki a tatou a te mainaga faka-te-agaga tenā, e ‵tau o fai tatou mo fai ne tino e sukesuke ‵loto ki te Muna tusia a te Atua kae fakagalue ne tatou a fakatakitakiga i ei.


(Psalm 4:4) Where possible, it is wise to wait until we are calm before taking action or making decisions. 	 (Salamo 4:4, NW) Kafai e mafai, se mea ‵lei ke faka‵tali tatou ki te taimi ko se kaitaua ei tatou ko fatoā gasue‵sue ei io me fai ‵tou fakaikuga.


What pain have some of God’s servants had to cope with, and what has helped them to do so? 	 Ne a logo‵maega ne ‵tau o kufaki i ei a nisi tavini a te Atua, kae se a te mea ne fesoasoani atu ki a latou ke fai penā?


Pray for Firm Conviction 	 Ke ‵Talo Atu ke Tuku Katoatoa Atu Tou Loto


Thus, if we sense that relations between us and a fellow believer are strained, we obey Jesus’ counsel: “First make your peace with your brother.” 	 Tela la, kafai e matea ne tatou me ko se ‵lei te ‵tou vā mo se taina talitonu, e faka‵logo tatou ki pati a Iesu: “Fano mua koe o faka‵lei” mo tou taina.


And there is an ongoing need for volunteers to do a variety of tasks at Bethel and in building and maintaining meeting places and branch offices. 	 Kae koi lasi eiloa te manakogina o volenitia ke fai ne latou a nisi galuega kese‵kese i te Peteli mo te faitega mo te faka‵leiakaga o fale tapuaki mo ofisa lagolago.


• What things should we hold sacred in our lives? 	 • Ne a mea e ‵tau o faka‵malu ne tatou i ‵tou olaga?


The Westminster Dictionary of the Bible says that Easter was “originally the spring festival in honor of the Teutonic goddess of light and spring known in Anglo-Saxon as Eastre,” or Eostre. 	 E fakamatala mai ne te Westminster Dictionary of the Bible a te Eseta e pelā me “ko te fakamanatuga i te muakiga telā e fakaaloalo atu ei ki te atua o te mainaga mo te ola fou o te kau Siamani telā ne fakaigoa ne te kau palagi ki te Eastre,” io me ko te Eseta.


(John 6:68; 7:46; Matthew 5:1–7:29) Our teaching skills are honed at the Theocratic Ministry School. 	 (Ioane 6:68; 7:46; Mataio 5:1–7:29) E fakamata aka ne te Akoga Seokalatika mo te Galuega Fakafaifeau a te ‵tou atamai i te akoako atu.


Who constructed this celestial power plant? 	 Ko oi ne fakatu aka ne ia te malosi tenā i te lagi?


1 Cor. 11:1; Heb. 13:7 	 1 Kolinito 11:1; Epelu 13:7


In the conclusion of his book Christianity and the World Religions, theologian Hans Küng wrote: “The most fanatical, the cruelest political struggles are those that have been colored, inspired, and legitimized by religion.” 	 I te fakaotiga o tena tusi Christianity and the World Religions, ne tusi mai te faifeau ko Hans Küng: “A toe fakatau‵faiga fakapolitiki fakasauā kae fia ‵sili ko fakatau‵faiga kolā e fakamalosi, fakaoso, kae talia ne lotu.”


(Galatians 6:16; Jeremiah 31:31-34) The new covenant was validated by Christ’s shed blood. 	 (Kalatia 6:16; Ielemia 31:31-34) Ne fakamautinoa aka te feagaiga fou ki te toto maligi o Keliso.


What lesson can we draw from Paul’s counsel? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai polopolokiga katoa konei a Paulo?


Jacob and Rachel? 	 Iakopo mo Lasela?


(John 21:15-17) Third, provisions would have to be made so that those preaching the good news could gather together to worship Jehovah and be taught how to carry out the work. 	 (Ioa. 21:15-17) Te tolu o mea, e ‵tau o fai a fakatokaga ke mafai ne tino kolā e talai a te tala ‵lei o maopoopo fakatasi o tapuaki ki a Ieova kae akoakogina ki te auala e fai ei a te galuega.


How may God choose to answer our prayers? 	 E filifili aka pefea ne te Atua ke tali mai ne ia ‵tou ‵talo?


28 A Godly Quality More Precious Than Diamonds 	 28 Se Uiga Fakaatua Telā e Tāua Atu i lō Taemani


27 Does Bible Prophecy Point to the Modern State of Israel? 	 Mafaufau la ki te uiga o te fai mo fai se tino telā e tumau i te fakamaoni.


As a result, they call on God’s name, Jehovah, for salvation. 	 E iku atu i ei ki te ka‵laga atu o latou ki te igoa o Ieova, mō te fakaolataga.


(Acts 17:28; 1 Tim. 1:11) We realize that we owe our very existence to our Creator. 	 (Galu. 17:28; 1 Timo. 1:11) Ko iloa ne tatou me e ‵nofo kaitalafu tatou ki te ‵tou Mafuaga.


(Matt. 24:45-47) Which channel would he use? 	 (Mata. 24:45-47) Se a te auala ka fakaaoga ne ia?


(Eph. 3:20) Imagine that—not just abundantly and not superabundantly but “more than superabundantly”! 	 (Efe. 3:20) Mafaufau la—e se fai mai pelā me uke, kae e fai mai me e “uke atu”!


The reversal of the same two characters is also found in songs 3 and 4 of Lamentations.—Lamentations 3:46, 49; 4:16, 17. 	 A te ‵toe fakafokiga o mataimanu e lua konā e maua atu foki i te pese e 3 mo te 4 o te tusi ko Tagiga a Ielemia.—Tagiga a Ielemia 3:46, 49; 4:16, 17.


REGULAR FEATURES 	 A Ieova ko Toku Ola


Why was Lot’s being taken captive a test of faith for Abram? 	 “Ne puke ne tupu kola e tokofa a mea katoa i Sotoma mo Komolo, e aofia ei a meakai, ko te mea eiloa ko olo.


Jehovah’s Blessing Makes Us Rich 	 E Fai ne te Fakamanuiaga a Ieova ke Mau‵mea Tatou


The Correct Viewpoint 	 Te Kilokiloga Tonu


WEEK OF APRIL 2-8, 2018 	 TE VAIASO I A APELILA 2-8, 2018


4 If we keep Jehovah before us, he will answer our prayers. 	 4 Kafai e fakatu faeloa ne tatou a Ieova i ‵tou mua, ka tali mai ne ia ‵tou ‵talo.


17 Submitting to Jesus’ teachings as his disciples will give our life real meaning and satisfaction. 	 17 A te faka‵logo ki akoakoga a Iesu e pelā me ne ana soko ka maua i ei ne tatou a te ola tonu mo te lotomalie.


I have a consistently positive outlook on life. 	 Ko maua nei ne au se kilokiloga aogā ki te olaga.


So when one of Jehovah’s Witnesses offered to study it with me, I accepted. 	 Tela la, i te faimaiga o se tokotasi Molimau a Ieova ke a‵koga māua i te Tusi Tapu, ne talia ne au.


Abraham went ahead and obeyed. 	 Ne fakalogo eiloa a Apelaamo.


A similar danger existed in the days of the apostles, as is clear from the apostle Paul’s words: “Look out: perhaps there may be someone who will carry you off as his prey through the philosophy and empty deception according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary things of the world and not according to Christ.”—Colossians 2:8. 	 Ne tai ‵pau te tulaga fakamataku tenā i aso o te kau apositolo, e pelā mo pati manino konei a te apositolo ko Paulo: “Ke onoono faka‵lei koutou, ke mo a e vau se tino o fakapologa koutou i te poto mo takolekolega se aoga, kola e fakavae i munatuku a tino, io me ko agaga pule muamua o te lalolagi, kae se fakavae i a Keliso.”—Kolose 2:8.


• How will some benefit from “a better resurrection”? 	 • Ka aogā pefea ki nisi tino a te toetuga telā “e sili atu i te ‵lei”?


Jesus instructed his disciples to persevere as long as there is hope of finding some who will respond to the good news about God’s Kingdom. 	 Ne fakatonu atu a Iesu ki ana soko ke tumau eiloa i te salasala mo te fakamoemoega ke maua ne tino kolā ka fia‵fia ki te tala ‵lei e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua.


The Messiah would be cut off in the middle of the 70th week. 	 Ne ‵tau o tamate te Mesia i te kogāloto o te 70 o vaiaso.


Others seem to believe that trusting in God means that we can expect him to shield us from every difficulty, to solve our every problem, to make every daily challenge turn out just as we hope—and right away! 	 E tali‵tonu a nisi tino me i te talitonu ki te Atua e fakauiga ki te fakalagolago ki a ia ke puipui, ke faka‵lei ne ia ‵tou fakalavelave katoa i te auala telā e ma‵nako tatou ki ei!


None other than Jesus Christ, about whom we read: “For this purpose the Son of God was made manifest, namely, to break up the works of the Devil.”—1 John 3:8. 	 E seai aka foki se isi tino kae na ko Iesu Keliso fua, e pelā mo te mea e fai‵tau ne tatou e uiga ki a ia, penei: “Ne vau te Tama a te Atua mō te pogai eiloa tenei, o fakamalepe a te galuega a te Tiapolo.”—1 Ioane 3:8.


Similar comments about Jehovah’s Witnesses have often been printed. 	 E masani sāle o ‵lomi mai a fakamatalaga tai ‵pau penā e uiga ki Molimau a Ieova.


Hope in Jehovah, and Be Courageous 	 Fakamoemoe ki a Ieova, Kae Loto Toa


5 We likewise need to feed daily on spiritual food provided by Jehovah through his Son. 	 5 E ‵tau foki o ‵kai faeloa tatou i aso katoa ki meakai faka-te-agaga kolā ne fakatoka ne Ieova e auala i tena Tama.


Worry and loss of sleep 	 Manavase mo te sē tō te moe


Europe: “[Forty-eight] percent of Europeans believe that too little is done to tackle discrimination in their country.”—Intolerance, Prejudice and Discrimination: A European Report, 2011. 	 Eulopa: “E tali‵tonu a te [fasefulu valu] pasene o tino Eulopa me ko tō foliki a te taumafaiga ne fai ke fakaseai a te fakailoga tino i olotou fenua.”—Te se Talia, Fakailoga Tino mo te Fakakese‵kesega o Tino: Se Lipoti i Eulopa, 2011.


If that is so in our case, how we deal with the situation may be a measure of our faith. 	 A te auala e gasue‵sue ei tatou i te feitu tenei e fakaasi atu i ei te malosi o ‵tou fakatuanaki.


What a change from being in command of the angels in heaven! 	 Ko tafaga te ‵kese o te mea tenā mo tena tulaga ko te fakatonuga o agelu i te lagi!


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Can Humans Successfully Rule Themselves? 	 E Mata, e Mafai o Manuia a Tino Māfai e Pule Atu ki a Latou Eiloa?


When she went to an assembly, she worked hard to prepare my meals ahead of time and to get the housework done. 	 Kafai e fano ki se fono, e galue malosi a ia o fakatoka aku meakai mai mua o te taimi kae fakaoti foki a galuega masani i te fale.


Why do people feel the need to turn to God? 	 Kaia e fia ‵saga atu ei a tino ki te Atua?


Once humble does not mean always humble. 	 E se fakauiga i ei me kafai ko loto maulalo se tino, ka loto maulalo faeloa a ia.


Zion’s Watch Tower and other publications helped honesthearted ones to discover spiritual truths. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu eiloa a te Zion’s Watch Tower mo nisi tusi aka ki tino loto ‵lei ke maua ne latou a muna‵tonu faka-te-agaga.


Those Who Inquired of God 	 Tino Kolā ne ‵Sala ki te Fesoasoani o te Atua


This is especially true if we keep meeting individuals who are apathetic, antagonistic, or even belligerent when we call at their homes with the Kingdom message. 	 E tonu ‵ki te mea tenei māfai e fetaui tatou mo tino kolā e se fia ‵saga mai, e ‵teke mai io me taua mai ki a tatou, māfai e olo atu ki olotou fale mo te fekau o te Malo.


▪ What the Bible teaches: “Always [be] ready to make a defense before everyone that demands of you a reason for the hope in you, but doing so together with a mild temper and deep respect.”—1 Peter 3:15. 	 ▪ Mea kolā e akoako mai i te Tusi Tapu: “Ke toka koutou i so se taimi o fakamatala atu ki so se tino e fesili mai ki a koutou, ke fakamatala atu a te fakamoemoega tenā e i a koutou. Kae ke fai ne koutou i te loto maulalo mo te āva.”—1 Petelu 3:15, 16.


Madon 	 Matoni


6. (a) What words of Jesus have strengthened Christians? (b) Why is Jesus the best example of displaying godly fear? 	 6. (a) Ne a pati a Iesu ko oti ne fakamalosi atu ki Kelisiano? (e) Kaia e fai ei a Iesu mo fai te ‵toe fakaakoakoga sili o te fakaasiatuga o te mataku ki te Atua?


Do not let yourself be affected by those who are not taking a firm stand on Jehovah’s side 	 Ke mo a e talia ne koe a faifaiga a nisi tino kolā e se tu ‵mautakitaki i te feitu o Ieova


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THEY DISPLAYED FAITH AND COURAGE 	 NE FAKAASI MAI NE LATOU A TE FAKATUANAKI MO TE LOTO MALOSI


They feel tired, burdened down, worn-out, and even burned-out. 	 E fi‵ta latou, e ‵mafa olotou mafaufau, e vāi‵vai ke oko loa ki te ‵fiu.


(Hebrews 5:11-14) They were also irregular in attendance at Christian meetings. 	 (Epelu 5:11-14) Ne seki fakamaoni foki latou ki fakatasiga mō Kelisiano.


6 Our next visit to the home when we preach in that area may provide an opportunity to speak directly to the person who curtailed the earlier visit. 	 6 Kafai e toe ga‵lue tatou i te kogākoga tenā kae toe āsi atu ki te fale tenā, e mafai o maua ne tatou se avanoaga ke fai‵pati atu ki te tino telā ne ‵teke mai i te āsiga muamua.


Do you believe in God? 	 E mata, e talitonu koe ki te Atua?


That was true of Noah and his family and of Lot and his daughters. 	 Ne penā foki loa a Noa mo tena kāiga, mo Lota mo ana tama fāfine.


• How do you view the privilege of bearing God’s name? 	 • Se a tau kilokiloga ki te tauliaga ke tauave te igoa o te Atua?


(Read John 4:23, 24.) 	 (Faitau te Ioane 4:23, 24.)


“Eat, drink, enjoy yourself. 	 “Kai, inu, fai ke fiafia koe.


4:16b) At any time that we are plagued with trials or turmoil in our life, we can cry out to Jehovah for his merciful help. 	 4:16e) I so se taimi e fe‵paki ei tatou mo fakalavelave io me ko te manavase, e mafai o fakatagi atu tatou ki a Ieova mō se fesoasoani.


He can cleanse us from sin and free us from its death-dealing effects. 	 E mafai o faka‵ma ne ia tatou mai te agasala kae fakasaoloto foki tatou mai tena ikuga ko te mate.


• How can the book of Psalms enrich our prayers? 	 • E mafai pefea o faka‵lei aka ‵tou ‵talo ne te tusi o Salamo?


(Genesis 1:20-25) The “heavenly bodies” of spirit creatures differ in glory from “earthly bodies” of flesh. 	 (Kenese 1:20-25) E ‵kese te ‵malu o foitino faka-te-agaga o “mea i te lagi” i lō foitino o “mea i te lalolagi.”


The book of Revelation talks about an unnumbered “great crowd” who will survive this conflict. 	 E faipati loa te tusi ko Fakaasiga e uiga ki se “vaitino tokouke” telā e se mafai o lau aka kae kolā ka ‵sao atu i te fe‵pakiga tenei.


What three admonitions are given at Romans 12:12? 	 Ne a manatu fakatonutonu e tolu ne tuku mai i te Loma 12:12?


(Psalm 10:1) Similarly, the prophet Habakkuk asked: “How long, O Jehovah, must I cry for help, and you do not hear? 	 (Salamo 10:1) E penā foki loa te pelofeta ko Sapakuka, ne fesili atu: “Te Aliki [ko Ieova], afea e fakalogo mai ei koe ki aku talosaga mō se fesoasoani, o fakasao matou mai te fakasauā ne omotou fili?


Avoid Sexual Misconduct 	 ‵Kalo Keatea Mai Faifaiga Fakatauavaga sē ‵Tau


From this incident, we see that Jesus’ parents must have taught him well, bringing him up to be a spiritually-minded boy. 	 Mai te mea tenei e lavea atu ei me ne akoako faka‵lei eiloa ne mātua o Iesu a ia, i tena putiakaga ke malosi i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


PAGE 15 • SONGS: 108, 117 	 ITULAU E 15 • PESE: 108, 117


What do we want to have said about us? 19 Indeed, our firm determination to live up to our dedication will protect us from the trappings of Satan’s world that is sick spiritually, morally, and physically. 	 19 A te ‵tonuga loa, a ‵tou manakoga ‵mautakitaki ke ola e ‵tusa mo ‵tou tukuatuga ka puipui ei tatou mai i matāsele a te lalolagi a Satani telā e masaki i te feitu faka-te-agaga, i mea tau amioga, mo te feitu faka-te-foitino.


He was also serving as a helper to the Service Committee. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu foki a ia ki te komiti ko te Service Committee.


(Matt. 5:25) Pursuing peace, then, calls for settling difficulties quickly. 	 (Mataio 5:25) Ke ‵sala atu ki te filemu, kae faka‵lei fakavave a fakalavelave.


In fact, he urges us to do just that. 	 A te tonuga loa, e fakamalosi mai eiloa a ia ke fai tatou penā.


(Eccl. 12:1; Matt. 6:20) He wants you to be happy. 	 (Fai. 12:1; Mata. 6:20) E manako a ia ke fiafia koe kae fakamaoni ne tatou mai mea ola ne faite ne Ia, te ‵gali o mea e lavea ki mata, mea e lagona mo mea e tami ne tatou.


How will Jehovah’s purpose be fulfilled? 	 Ka fakataunu pefea a te fuafuaga a Ieova?


For he who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot be loving God, whom he has not seen.” (1 John 3:15; 4:20) These are strong words. 	 Me e se mafai a ia o alofa ki te Atua telā e seki matea ne ia, kae tela la e se alofa ki tena taina telā e matea ne ia.” (1 Ioane 3:15; 4:20) E ‵mafa eiloa a pati konei.


By being obedient to those taking the lead among us, we show that we see the One who is invisible.—Hebrews 13:17. 	 Mai i te faka‵logo ki tino kolā e fai ne latou te takitakiga mō tatou, e fakaasi atu ei me e lavea ne tatou a te Atua telā e se mafai o lavea.—Epelu 3:17.


Imitate Jesus by showing honor to others 	 Fakaakoako ki a Iesu mai i te fakaasiatuga o te āva ki nisi tino


In what practical ways, though, can we imitate their examples? 	 Kae ne a auala tāua e mafai ei ne tatou o fakaakoako atu ki a laua?


Why do Jehovah and Christ deserve to be honored? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o avatu a vikiga ki a Ieova mo Keliso?


In the book of Daniel, Michael is called “the prince of [Daniel’s] people,” Israel. 	 I te tusi o Tanielu, ne fakaigoa a Mikaele te “agelu tausi [Pelenise] o [tino o Tanielu ko]Isalaelu.”


When we give to the lowly one, expecting nothing in return, Jehovah views this as a loan made to Him. 	 Kafai e tuku atu ne tatou a mea ki tino ma‵tiva e aunoa mo te fakamoemoega ke maua se taui mai i ei e kilo mai a Ieova ki te mea tenei e pelā me e kaitalafu a Ia i a tatou.


Trained by Experienced Shepherds 	 E Akoakogina ne Tausi Mamoe Ata‵mai


Jesus is taking the lead in directing the earthly part of Jehovah’s organization to focus on preaching the good news, to care spiritually for those carrying out this work, and to promote the true worship of Jehovah. 	 E takitaki ne Iesu a te vaega faka-te-lalolagi o te fakapotopotoga a Ieova kae fakatonu atu ki ei ke ‵saga tonu ki te talaiga o te tala ‵lei, te tausiga o latou kolā e fai a te galuega tenei i te feitu faka-te-agaga, kae ke fakamaluga aka a te tapuakiga tonu a Ieova.


9 We do well to remember that Satan wants to use the tribulations we suffer to undermine our faith. 	 9 Se mea ‵lei ke masaua ne tatou me i a Satani e manako o fakaaoga a fakalavelave e logo‵mae tatou i ei ke fakavāivāi mai ki ‵tou fakatuanaki.


(Luke 21:24) This royal government is made up of Christ Jesus and his 144,000 corulers, most of whom have received their heavenly reward. 	 (Luka 21:24) A te pulega fakatupu tenei e aofia i ei a Keliso Iesu mo te 144,000 o pule lagolago, te tokoukega o latou ko oti ne maua te lotou taui i te lagi.


Whether the stress that you feel is coming from a distance or from someone close to you, remember: David found the strength to endure, and so can you. 	 Faitalia me e māfua mai te fakalavelave o koe mai se tino e se masani io me masani koulua, ke masaua la: Ne maua ne Tavita te malosi ke kufaki, kae e mafai o fai foki koe penā.


(Revelation 7:9; John 10:16) Together, they zealously promote true worship. 	 (Fakaasiga 7:9; Ioane 10:16) E fakamalosi fakatasi aka ne latou mo te loto finafinau a te tapuakiga tonu.


It involves patience, courage, and steadfastness, not losing hope when faced with trials, obstacles, temptations, or persecution. 	 E aofia foki i ei a te onosai, te loto malosi mo te loto ‵mau māfai ko fe‵paki mo tofotofoga, tulaga faiga‵ta, fakaosoosoga mo fakasauaga e aunoa mo te galo atu o ‵tou fakamoemoega.


(Read Psalm 147:8, 9.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 147:8, 9.)


That was the case with Christians in Rome to whom the apostle Paul wrote an inspired letter. 	 Tenā eiloa te mea ne tupu ki Kelisiano i Loma telā ne tusi atu ki ei te apositolo ko Paulo.


And no matter where you serve, do not miss out on the joy that can be yours when you serve Jehovah with all your strength. 	 Kae faitalia te koga e tavini atu ei koe, ke mo a eiloa ma galo i a koe te fiafia telā e maua māfai e tavini atu koe ki a Ieova mo tou malosi kātoa.


God wants to be our Friend.—James 4:8. 	 E manako te Atua ke fai a ia mo ‵tou Taugasoa.—Iakopo 4:8.


One way you can do so is by telling them how much you love them for their faithfulness and how you value their opinions. 	 A te auala e tasi e mafai ei ne koe o fai penā ko te fakailoa atu ki a latou a te lasi o tou alofa mō latou ona ko te lotou fakamaoni mo te auala e fakatāua ne koe olotou manatu.


Few hearts are so obdurate, as not to melt under the mighty energy of patient, self-denying, burning love.” 	 E isi ne nai loto e ma‵keke, kae ne mafai o fakamalūlū aka ki te kufaki, te fa‵ki, mo te alofa tonu.”


21 Jehovah’s undeserved kindness has a purpose. 	 21 E isi se pogai e fakaasi mai ei ne Ieova a tena alofa tauanoa.


Is there credible evidence that Jesus was resurrected? 	 E mata, e isi se fakamaoniga me i a Iesu ne toe fakatu aka?


“I shall give to peoples the change to a pure language, in order for them all to call upon the name of Jehovah.”—ZEPH. 3:9. 	 “Ka tuku atu ei ne au se ‵fuliga ki tino ki se ‵gana ‵ma, ko te mea ke ka‵laga atu latou katoa ki te igoa o Ieova.”—SEFANAIA 3:9, NW.


Dennis, a father of five girls, says, “We encouraged our girls to befriend the older pioneers in the congregation, and whenever possible we showed hospitality to traveling overseers and their wives.” 	 A Dennis, telā se tamana o tama‵liki fāfine e tokolima ne fai mai penei: “E fakamalosi atu loa māua ki mā tama‵liki ke fai taugasoa mo paenia ma‵tua i te fakapotopotoga, kae kafai e mafai e fakaasi atu ne māua te uiga talimālō ki ovasia faima‵laga mo olotou a‵vaga.”


(Luke 11:13) If you do so, you too may be pleasantly surprised and much encouraged by the results of your well-planned effort. 	 (Luka 11:13) Kafai e fai koe penā, kāti ka poi koe kae fakamalosi aka foki ne ikuga o au taumafaiga kolā ne aofaga faka‵lei.


How does Megumi do it? 	 E mafai pefea ne Megumi o fai penā?


After studying the Bible, he saw the need to make changes, but usually anyone leaving the gang was killed. 	 Mai tua o te sukesukega ki te Tusi Tapu, matea ei ne tou tagata me e ‵tau o fai ne ‵fuliga, kae e pelā mo te masani, so se tino e tiakina ne ia te potukau e ‵tau o tamate.


Expressions of thanks tend to deepen the bonds between the giver and the recipient. 	 A te faiatuga o pati fakafetai e fakamalosi aka sāle i ei te fesokotakiga i te va o te tino e fai atu ne ia mo te tino telā e fai atu ki ei.


Moses likened Jehovah’s training of his people to the ways of an eagle with its young 	 7, 8. (a) Se a te fakaakoakoga o te alofa fakavae ne tuku mai ne Ieova i ana faifaiga ki ana tino? (e) E mafai pefea ne mātua o fakaakoako atu ki a Ieova i te fesoasoani atu ki olotou tama‵liki ke maua te atamai ke tau‵tali atu ki akoakoga fakavae a te Tusi Tapu? 9.


“Then you will make your way successful and then you will act wisely,” said Jehovah. 	 “Kafai e fai ne koe te mea tenā, ko koe ka maumea kae manuia,” ko pati a Ieova.


When they reviewed the record at the end of the designated period, they were surprised at the number of meetings they had missed. 	 I te taimi ne toe onoono ei latou i te fakaotiga o te vaitaimi telā ne fakaiku aka ne latou, ne ofo malosi latou i te uke o fakatasiga kolā ne ‵galo latou i ei.


In the Bible we read: “I heard a loud voice from the throne say: ‘Look! 	 E fai‵tau tatou i te Tusi Tapu, penei: “Ne lagona ne au a te leo lasi e faipati mai penei mai te nofogaaliki: ‘Ko ‵nofo nei mo tino te fale o te Atua!


Now he speaks up. 	 Nei la, ko kamata o faipati atu tou tagata mo te loto toa.


18. (a) What difference is noted between the first-century Christian congregation and Christendom today? (b) What will be considered in the next article? 	 18. (a) Se a te ‵kesega telā e lavea atu i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano i aso o te kau apositolo mo Lotu ‵se i aso nei? (e) Ne a mea ka sau‵tala ki ei i te suā mataupu?


“Then the victors took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah and all their food and went on their way. 	 Ne oko fakamuli atu a tala e uiga ki fakamaseiga konei ne ‵tupu ki a Apelamo: “Kae e isi se tino i te kau a Lota ne sao, tela ne tele o fakaasi te mea ne tupu ki a Apelamo, te Epelu, tela e nofo pili ki lakau tapu a Mamele, te tino Amoli.


If so, can you adjust your circumstances to spend more time together? 	 Kafai e penā loa, e mata, e mafai o fakama‵fuli ou fakanofonofoga ke momea aka te uke o taimi e fakamāumāu fakatasi ne koulua?


The peaceful condition of God’s people, the spiritual paradise existing on their “land,” has attracted so many honesthearted ones that “the small one” has really become “a mighty nation.” 	 A te tulaga filemu i va o tino o te Atua, ko te palataiso faka-te-agaga telā e maua atu i te lotou fenua, ko oti ne fai ei ke tosina atu a tino loto fakamaoni e tokouke telā ne fai ei a te “kaiga tafasili i te foliki” mo fai se “fenua . . . takutakua.”


Dorcas “abounded in good deeds and gifts of mercy.” 	 A Tokasi “ne fakamāumāu a te ukega ona taimi i te faiga o galuega a‵lofa.”


A Work to Be Remembered 	 Se Galuega Telā e ‵Tau o Masaua


(Revelation 5:9, 10; 14:1-5) However, the identity of the great multitude remained unclear. 	 (Fakaasiga 5:9, 10; 14:1-5) Kae ne tumau eiloa te sē manino ‵lei o te fakamatalaga e uiga ki te potukau lasi tenei.


Commendation may also encourage us to continue conducting ourselves in a fine manner. 	 E fakamalosi mai foki a pati fakamālō ke tumau tatou i te faiga o mea ‵lei.


(James 1:22-25) When it comes to your marriage, be determined to continue walking with God as a couple, and do not let anyone or anything put apart what he has yoked together!—Micah 6:8. 	 (Iakopo 1:22-25) E uiga ki tau fakaipoipoga, ke na fakaiku aka ke tumau eiloa koulua i te sa‵sale fakatasi mo te Atua e pelā me se tauavaga, kae ke mo a ma talia ne koe se tino io me se mea ke ‵tala ne ia te mea telā ne ‵sai fakatasi ne ia!—Mika 6:8.


(2 Chronicles 17:3, 4) So now when he was confronted with a crisis, how did Jehoshaphat “search for Jehovah”? 	 (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 17:3, 4) Ne ‘‵talo atu pefea a Iosefatu ki a Ieova i te taimi ne fepaki ei a ia mo te fakalavelave tenā?’


‘THE DAY OF WARRING’ ARRIVES 	 KO OKO MAI ‘TE ASO E TAUA EI A IA’


Likewise, we should not be afraid to pray out loud just because the Devil might hear us. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, e se ‵tau o ma‵taku tatou o ‵talo atu i se leo maluga ona fua māfai e lagona mai ne te Tiapolo.


Created in God’s image, we can to a degree cultivate divine attributes, such as love, justice, mercy, and wisdom. 	 Ona ko te mea ne faite tatou ki foliga o te Atua e mafai eiloa ne tatou o fakaakoako atu ki ana uiga ‵gali pelā mo te alofa, te amiotonu, te alofa fakamagalo mo te poto.


10, 11. (a) How was Apollos helped to improve as a minister of the good news? (b) What can we learn from the account of Apollos? 	 10, 11. (a) Ne fesoasoani atu pefea ki a Apolo ke gasolo aka o ‵lei e pelā me se faifeau o te tala ‵lei? (e) Se a te mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai te tala o Apolo?


It was clear that when Bebe recounted the incident in a book years later, she was still grieving. 	 Ne manino ‵lei, i te taimi ne toe mafaufau a Bebe ki te fakalavelave i se tusi i te fia o tausaga mai tua ifo, koi loto mafatia eiloa ia.


(John 14:16) Thus Jesus promised that the helper, or holy spirit, would be with his followers in times to come, including in our day. 	 (Ioane 14:16) Tela la, ne tauto atu a Iesu me i te fesoasoani tenā, io me ko te agaga tapu, ka maua ne ana soko i taimi mai mua nei, e aofia i ei ‵tou aso nei.


As it turned out, the face-to-face meeting was not as difficult as Joseph may have imagined. 	 Ne iku atu i ei ki te faigofie o te fai‵patiga a lāua i lō te mea ne mafaufau a Iosefa ki ei.


We show faithfulness by exercising wisdom in the way we use our material possessions. 	 E fakaasi atu ne tatou te fakamaoni mai te poto i te auala e fakaaogā ei ne tatou ‵tou kope faka-te-foitino.


(Job 14:1) Perhaps you are a parent who is working hard to give your children spiritual guidance. 	 (Iopu 14:1) Kāti a koe se mātua telā e galue malosi ke tuku atu ki au tama‵liki a fakatakitakiga faka-te-agaga.


Upbuilding conversations center on . . . 	 Ke fakaasi mai ne fakaakoakoga o sau‵talaga kolā e fakavae ki mea ‵gali mo mea ‵malu.


Whereas the first four trumpet blasts are proclamations exposing the spiritually dead condition of Christendom, the last three are woes in that they have to do with specific events. 	 E tiga eiloa e fakasino atu a pu e fa muamua ki te fakaasi faka‵sau atu o te ‵mate o Lotu Kelisiano ‵se i te feitu faka-te-agaga, a pu e tolu i te fakaotiga e fakasino atu eiloa ki mea fakapito kolā ka ‵tupu.


(Psalm 37:10, 11) Also removed will be Satan, so that “he might not mislead the nations anymore until the thousand years were ended.” 	 (Salamo 37:10, 11) Ka fakaseai atu foki a Satani, ko te mea “ke se toe takitaki ‵se ne ia a fenua ke oko ki te palelega o te afe o tausaga.”


In all likelihood, the same reasons are just as valid to you today as they were when you first learned about them. 	 E se taumate, koi aogā eiloa a pogai konā ki a koe i aso nei e pelā eiloa mo te taimi muamua ne tauloto ei koe ki ei.


The lesser one, who waits patiently for a privilege of service, will continue to serve Jehovah joyfully and will rejoice in whatever assignment he is given. 	 A te tino sē taulia telā e faka‵tali mo te kufaki ki se tauliaga, ka tumau eiloa i te tavini atu mo te fiafia ki a Ieova kae fiafia ki so se tofiga e tuku atu ki a ia.


(Psalm 104:15; John 2:1-11) The festivities could thus continue, and the bride and groom were no doubt spared embarrassment. 	 (Salamo 104:15; Ioane 2:1-11) Ne seki taofi aka i ei a fakafiafiaga, kae ne seki mavale i ei te tauavaga fou.


WE LIVE in a time of human history that is truly unique. 	 KO OLA nei tatou i te vaitaimi telā ko oko eiloa i te tu ‵kese.


9 What Jesus said is having greater fulfillment today. 	 9 A pati kolā ne fai mai ne Iesu ko fakataunu i aso nei i se auala lasi ‵ki.


But Jesus answers: “What have I to do with you, woman? 	 Ne tali atu Iesu penei: “Toku matua, se a tau mea tena e taumafai o fai mai ki a au?


5 How would the tribe of Gad fare under such unrelenting pressure? 	 5 Ne fakafesagai atu pefea a te matakāiga o Kato ki mea faiga‵ta konā?


Perhaps they would be surprised to learn that Abraham was just one of several vigorous, faithful men whom the Bible describes as giving way to tears in times of distress. 	 E se taumate ka ‵poi latou māfai e iloa atu me i a Apelaamo se tino e tokotasi mai tāgata fakamaoni kolā e fakamatala mai i te Tusi Tapu e pelā me ne ‵tagi i taimi o fakalavelave.


Some would be headstrong, or impulsive and reckless. 	 A nisi tino e ma‵keke olotou ulu, io me e fai a mea mo te sē mafaufau kae faivalevale.


Then Moses called Joshua, who was to lead the Israelites into Canaan, and repeated to him personally the counsel to be courageous. 	 Mai tua ifo i ei, ne faipati atu a Mose ki a Iosua telā ne ‵tau o takitaki ne ia te kau Isalaelu ki Kanana, kae ne toe fai atu ne ia ana pati konā ki a Iosua ke loto malosi.


Take remedial steps as soon as possible. 	 Ke gasue fakavave o fai se faiga ke faka‵tonu ei te tulaga tenā.


We can be sure that he did not agree with popular opinion, nor did he get involved in the ungodly entertainment and social activities of the day. 	 E tali‵tonu tatou me ne seki lotomalie a ia ki manatu lauiloa o tino, io me ne aofia a ia i fakafiafiaga sē amio atua mo faifaiga masani i aso konā.


For when I am weak, then I am powerful.”—2 Corinthians 12:9, 10. 	 Kafai ko vaivai au i te feitu faka te foitino ona ko mea konei, kae malosi eiloa au i te feitu faka te Agaga i te fesoasoani mai o te Aliki.”—2 Kolinito 12:9, 10.


If you are reading with a child, the dash provides a reminder to pause and encourage the child to express himself. 	 Kafai koe e fai‵tau fakatasi mo se tamaliki, e fakamasaua mai a te laina foliki ke mānava malie kae fakamalosi atu ki te tamaliki ke fakamatala mai ana mafaufauga.


15 A third principle, closely related to the preceding two, is: We must be faithful, trustworthy. 	 15 A te tolu o fakatakitakiga, telā e pili ‵ki ki te avā mea muamua, ko te: E ‵tau mo tatou o fakamaoni kae fakatuagagina.


From this we can learn a valuable lesson: We must not allow such leanings to hold us back from ‘picking up our torture stake and continually following Jesus.’—Luke 9:23. 	 E mafai o tauloto ne tatou se akoakoga tāua mai te mea tenei: E se ‵tau o talia ne tatou a mea konei ke se ‘puke ne tatou a ‵tou sataulo kae tau‵tali atu faeloa i a Iesu.’—Luka 9:23.


Does he keep distant from them, feeling that they are unworthy of his love and attention? 	 E mata, e faka‵mao a ia mai i a latou, mai te mafaufau me e se tāua latou ki a ia kae se fia saga atu ki ei?


They could choose to eat certain foods that were considered unclean under the Law and were not objectionable in other ways. 	 E mafai o filifili fua ne latou a meakai kolā e se ‵ma i te Tulafono kae e ‵lei foki i nisi feitu.


(Read Malachi 3:1-4.) 	 (Faitau te Malaki 3:1-4.)


10 God’s Kingdom is a real government that will end all oppression. 	 10 A te Malo o te Atua se pulega tonu telā ka fakagata aka i ei a puapuagā katoa.


Before long, her baby was taken from her, and she was sent to the extermination camp at Auschwitz. 	 Ne seki leva kae ave keatea tena pepe mai i a ia, ‵pei ei a ia ki te isi falepuipui fakamataku i Auschwitz.


Perhaps you have tried to read the Bible but have found it hard to understand. 	 Kāti ko oti ne taumafai koe o faitau ki te Tusi Tapu kae lavea aka ne koe me ko oko loa i te faigata ke malamalama i ei.


The account does not say. 	 E se fai mai penā a te tala.


9 Strong love for God and neighbor will not allow anyone or anything to interfere with the marriage bond. 	 9 E fai ne te alofa malosi ki te Atua mo tuakoi ke mo a e talia so se tino io me se mea ke fakalavelave mai ki te fesokotakiga o te tauavaga.


Husbands are told to deal with their wives “according to knowledge.” (1 Pet. 3:7) Sexual relations should never be forced or demanded but should come naturally. 	 (1 Pe. 3:7) A te ‵moe fakatauavaga e se ‵tau o faimālōgina kae e ‵tau o fakatau lotoma‵lie ki ei.


The land represents the realm of activity of God’s people. 	 E fakasino atu te fenua ki galuega kolā e fai ne tino o te Atua.


(John 15:19) Rather than taking sides in political issues, we remain neutral. 	 (Ioane 15:19) I lō te aofia i kinauga fakapolitiki, e tumau eiloa tatou i te sē ‵kau atu ki ei.


(Matthew 4:3, 11) So it is important to pray for deliverance from “the wicked one,” Satan the Devil. 	 (Mataio 4:3, 11) Telā la, se mea tāua ‵ki ke ‵talo atu mō te faka‵saoga mai “te [tino] masei,” ko Satani te Tiapolo.


Proverbs 21:5 says: “The plans of the diligent surely lead to success.” 	 A te Faataoto 21:5 e fai mai, penei: “A palani a tino ga‵lue malosi e manuia eiloa.”


“The things” that Paul mentioned are Bible truths that moved Timothy to put faith in the good news. 	 A “mea” kolā ne taku mai ne Paulo ko muna‵tonu mai te Tusi Tapu kolā ne fakamalosi atu ki a Timoteo ke fakatuanaki ki te tala ‵lei.


But they are not accurate. 	 Kae e se ‵tonu a ata konā.


It should, in fact, motivate us to ask him “just how [we can] count our days in such a way that we may bring a heart of wisdom in.” 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e ‵tau o fakaosofia ei tatou ke akai atu ki a ia ‘ke iloa ne tatou me toetoe fua te olaga; ko te mea ke iloa ne tatou.’


(Proverbs 2:6; Matthew 6:25-34) By applying the Bible principles discussed in this article and by learning from others who have benefited from following these principles, you too can live within your means. 	 (Faataoto 2:6; Mataio 6:25-34) Mai te fakagaluegaga o fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu kolā ne fakamatala mai i te mataupu tenei kae tauloto mai nisi tino kolā ne maua ne latou a mea aoga mai te tau‵tali ki fakatakitakiga konei, e mafai foki ne koe o ola e ‵tusa mo mea kolā e maua ne koe.


(Psalm 51:5) They may at times insist on getting their own way or on having everything that they want. 	 (Salamo 51:5) Kāti e ma‵nako eiloa latou i nisi taimi ke fai fua a mea kolā e ma‵nako latou ki ei.


John commends Gaius for “doing a faithful work” in assisting visiting brothers. 	 Ne fakamālō atu a Ioane ki a Kaio mō tena “fakamaoni ki galuega” i te fesoasoani atu ki taina.


Our situation is not like that of a prisoner who is waiting in his cell for his execution. 	 E se fai loa ‵tou tulaga e pelā me se pagota telā e faka‵tali i tena potu mō tena tamatega.


Never should we underestimate the value of demonstrations, perhaps allowing ourselves to become distracted. 	 Ke mo a ma manatu māmā tatou ki fakaasiga kolā e fai i ei. Ke mo a ma ‵saga atu tatou ki mea fakaa‵tea i taimi konā.


There are many variations of this idea. 	 E uke a vaega kese‵kese o te talitonuga tenei.


It can be a struggle to get everything done, so good personal organization is important. 	 E mafai o faigata ke fai a mea katoa, tela la, e tāua ke fai se fakatokaga ‵lei.


7 After conducting many interviews with young people, the authors of the book For Parents Only noted another barrier to communication. 	 7 Mai tua o te fakasau‵talaga o talavou e tokouke, ne fai mai ne tino tusitala o te tusi For Parents Only a te suā mea telā e fakafaigata ei a te fesokotakiga.


(Jas. 1:1) His objective: to exhort them to be strong in faith and to show endurance when facing trials. 	 (Iakopo 1:1) Tena fakamoemoega: ke fakamalosi atu ki a latou ke ‵mautakitaki i te fakatuanaki kae ke fakaasi atu foki te kufaki māfai ko fe‵paki mo tofotofoga.


Doing so will help us to engage in “holy acts of conduct and deeds of godly devotion” as we await the day of Jehovah. 	 Ka fesoasoani mai a te faiga penā ke “fai [‵tou] amioga ke ‵ma kae fakamaoni ki te Atua” a koi fakatalitali tatou ki te aso o Ieova.


Some wives become very good at discerning their husband’s needs, acting quickly to fill them. 	 E apo ‵ki a nisi fāfine i te matega o manakoga o olotou avaga kae gasue‵sue fakavave foki o fakataunu a mea konā.


He told Joshua of ancient times: “This book of the law should not depart from your mouth, and you must in an undertone read in it day and night.” 	 Ne fai atu a ia ki a Iosua: “A te tusi tenei o te tulafono e se ‵tau o teka kea‵tea mai tou gutu, kae e ‵tau o faitau koe ki ei i se leo malalo i te ao mo te po.”


Yes, Zion’s children, and Jehovah himself, will be proud of Zion. 	 E tonu, ka fia‵fia malosi eiloa a tama‵liki a Siona fakatasi mo Ieova ki te gali o Siona.


The death of his beloved wife, Sarah, brings much sorrow to Abraham. 	 Ne fanoanoa malosi a Apelaamo i te taimi ne mate ei tena avaga fakapelepele ko Sala.


Amos had already explained why no one on earth could stop him from speaking—and that is our third point for consideration. 	 Ko leva ne fakamatala atu ne Amosa a te pogai e se mafai ei ne se tino i te lalolagi o taofi tena galuega—kae tenā loa te tolu o manatu ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei.


Satan is a predator. 	 A Satani se tino tatino e pelā mo te leona.


(Matthew 25:34-40; 2 Corinthians 9:8-12) Yet, how can we receive that blessing? 	 (Mataio 25:34-40; 2 Kolinito 9:8-12) Kae e maua pefea ne tatou a fakamanuiaga konā?


Paul encourages us to be spiritual people. 	 E fakamalosi mai a Paulo ke fai tatou e pelā me ne tino faka-te-agaga.


Did you notice in Peter’s statement, though, just how Jehovah’s undeserved kindness is conveyed to us? 	 E mata, e lavea ne koe i pati a Petelu, a te auala e fakaasi mai ei ne Ieova tena alofa tauanoa ki a tatou?


Far from it! 	 E se taitai eiloa!


And what a fine example of reverence Simeon set for God’s servants today! 	 Kae ko tafaga la te gali o te fakaakoakoga o te loto finafinau ki te tapuakiga ne tuku mai ne Simeona mō tavini a te Atua i aso nei!


He even brought some dead individuals back to life. 	 Ne faka‵tu aka foki ne ia a nisi tino mai te mate.


Even though Bath-sheba had failed to recognize it, Solomon discerned the true intention behind Adonijah’s request that she ask the king to give him Abishag as a wife. 	 E tiga eiloa ne seki matea ne Patisepa, ne matea ne Solomona a te mea tonu telā ne manako ki ei a Atonia i tena fakamolemole ke tuku atu ne te tupu a Apiseka mo fai tena avaga.


(Luke 11:4) Suppose a fellow believer has said something negative about us. 	 (Luka 11:4) Kāti ne fai ne se taina talitonu ne pati sē ‵lei e uiga ki a tatou.


MEMORIAL ATTENDANCE (2016) 	 TINO KOLĀ NE KAU KI TE FAKAMANATUGA (2016)


People who love themselves excessively think more of themselves than it is necessary for them to think. 	 A tino kolā e a‵lofa ki a latou eiloa e fakatāua malosi ne latou a latou eiloa i lō nisi tino.


He wrote: “In the last days there will come ridiculers . . . saying: ‘Where is this promised presence of his?’ . . . 	 A te lalolagi ne tupu ake i te vai kae ne siomia ne te vai, ka ko te vai foki tena ko te lolo ne fakamasei ne ia a fenua o te lalolagi mua.


“Jehovah is good to all, and his mercies are over all his works.”—Psalm 145:9. 	 “E aga‵lei a ia [Ieova] ki tino katoa, e alofa a ia ki mea katoa a ia ne fai.”—Salamo 145:9.


By definition, when someone rashly or impertinently does something that he is not authorized to do, he is acting presumptuously. 	 Tena uiga, kafai ne fai ne se tino se mea e aunoa mo te mafaufau faka‵lei io me sē āva kae ne seki fakatonu atu ke fai ne ia, a ia se tino fakamatamata.


Now almost 100 years old, Daniel receives God’s promise: “You will rest, but you will stand up for your lot at the end of the days.”—Daniel 12:13. 	 I te taimi ko tai kātoa ei te 100 tausaga o tena matua, ne maua ei ne Tanielu te folafolaga tenei mai te Atua: “Ka mate io me malōlō koe, kae ka toe tu mai koe o puke te taui ‵lei o koe i te taimi o te gataga.”—Tanielu 12:13.


The Bible does not show that the bones of Elisha were ever venerated. 	 E se fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu me ne faka‵malugina a ivi o Elisaia.


As head of the congregation, Christ “walks among” the congregations of God’s people. 	 E pelā me ko te ulu o te fakapotopotoga, a Keliso e “sasale i va” o fakapotopotoga o tino o te Atua.


But Noah was a real man, and his life was not so simple. 	 Kae ko Noa se tagata tonu, kae ne seki faigofie foki a tena olaga.


He realized that if a mere tree is cut down, it might sprout again and be like a new plant. 	 Ne iloa ne ia me kafai e ‵kati ki lalo se lakau, e mafai o toe tupu aka kae fai pelā me se lakau fou.


What can we do to build such godly patience? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o fai ne tatou ke ati aka se vaegā kufaki penā?


These were men who showed certain godly qualities before being appointed to positions of trust. 	 A tino konei, ne tino kolā ne fakaasi atu muamua ne latou a uiga fakaatua a koi tuai o filifili aka ke fai ne latou a tiute tāua konei.


Doing so, we have the assured expectation that we will see Jehovah’s promises fulfilled, wickedness destroyed, and a righteous new world brought to pass. 	 Mai te fai penā, ka maua ei ne tatou te fakamoemoega mautinoa me ka lavea eiloa ne tatou a te fakataunuga o folafolaga a Ieova, te fakaseaiga o amioga ma‵sei katoa, mo te fakatuakaga o se lalolagi fou kae amiotonu.


Why Some Are Disfellowshipped 	 Te Pogai e Faka‵tea ei a Nisi Tino


5 After delivering the Israelites from Egypt, Jehovah offered to accept them as his “special property,” to love and protect them and to constitute them “a holy nation.” 	 5 Mai tua o te lotou faka‵saoga mai Aikupito, ne talia ne Ieova a te kau Isalaelu e pelā me ko ana “tino ‵tonu,” ke alofa kae ke puipui ne ia kae fai foki latou pelā me se fenua “filifilia.”


(Heb. 8:2) This was a great spiritual temple, an arrangement for approach to God made possible by the sacrifice and priesthood of Jesus Christ. 	 (Epelu 8:2) A te mea tenei se faletapu faka-te-agaga sili, se fakatokaga ke mafai o olo atu ki te Atua e auala i te taulaga mo te faitaulaga ko Iesu Keliso.


It has not always been easy, but we have drawn so much closer as a couple by doing things Jehovah’s way.” 	 E sē se mea faigofie, kae ne gasolo eiloa o ‵pili te mā vā fakatauavaga mai te faiga o mea i auala o Ieova.”


(Rev. 20:1-3) What a relief that will be! 	 (Fakaasiga 20:1-3) Se fakatapūga lasi ‵ki eiloa tenā!


Paul wrote the Ephesians, living to the west of Colossae, that shepherds and teachers try to help “all attain to the oneness in the faith and in the accurate knowledge of the Son of God, to a full-grown man, to the measure of stature that belongs to the fullness of the Christ.” 	 Ne tusi atu a Paulo ki te kau Efeso, kolā ne ‵nofo atu i te feitu ki togāla mai i Kolose, me e ‵tau mo tausi mamoe mo faiakoga o fesoasoani atu ‘ke oko atu latou katoa, ki te tasi o latou i te lotou fakatuanaki mo te lotou poto e uiga ki te Tama a te Atua; ke fai foki latou mo tino ko ma‵tua a mafaufau, ko te mea ke oko latou ki te katoatoaga o te foitino katoa o Keliso.’


It was as the prophet Malachi had foretold: “He [Jehovah] must sit as a refiner and cleanser of silver and must cleanse the sons of Levi; and he must clarify them like gold and like silver, and they will certainly become to Jehovah people presenting a gift offering in righteousness.” 	 E pelā eiloa mo te mea ne ‵valo mai ne Malaki: “Ka vau a ia [Ieova] o fakamasino e pelā me se tino e faka‵ma siliva [“kae ‵tau o faka‵ma ne ia te fanauga a Levi,” Tusi Paia, Samoa]. E pelā mo te tino galue i fiti e faka‵ma ne ia a siliva mo aulo, e penā foki a te ave fekau a te Aliki o faka‵ma a faitaulaga ko te mea ke aumai ne latou ki te Aliki a taulaga ‵lei.”


Later, on his way home, a lion came across Jehovah’s prophet on the road and killed him.—1 Ki. 13:11-24. 	 I tena auala foki atu ki tena fale, ne fanatu se leona i te auala tenā tamate ei ne ia te pelofeta a Ieova.—1 Tupu 13:11-24.


When we know our brothers well, we can more fully appreciate their endearing qualities—their truthfulness, trustworthiness, loyalty, kindness, generosity, consideration, compassion, and unselfishness. 	 Kafai ko iloa ‵lei ne tatou a ‵tou taina, e mateagofie ne tatou olotou uiga ‵gali—te lotou fai mea ‵tonu, te lotou fakatuagagina, te lotou a‵lofa fakamaoni, te atafai, te kaimalie, te amanaia ki nisi tino, mo te sē kaima‵nako.


My hearing aids picked up everyone’s voice, and I sang along. 	 Ne fesoasoani mai a mea fakalogo‵logo ke mafai o lagona faka‵lei ne au a leo o tino kae usu pese fakatasi mo latou.


The World Food Programme stated: “In a world where we produce enough food to feed everyone, 815 million people—one in nine—still go to bed on an empty stomach each night. 	 Ne fai mai ne te Polokalame o Mea Tau Mea‵kai penei: “I se lalolagi telā e mafai o maua mai i ei a mea‵kai kolā e lava ke fagai ki ei a tino, e 815 miliona—se tokotasi mai i te toko iva—e fano o moe i aso takitasi e aunoa mo se mea i te tinae.


“Be Courageous . . . and Go to Work,” Sept. 	 “Ke Loto Toa . . . Kae Fano o Fai te Galuega,” Sete.


Some, like the apostles who drank of that cup that evening, are participants in the new covenant.* Jesus made another covenant with them to rule together with him in his Kingdom. 	 A nisi tino, e pelā mo te kau apositolo kolā ne inu i te ipu tenā, ko tino kolā e aofia i te feagaiga fou tenā.* Ne fai ne Iesu a te suā feagaiga mo latou ke pule fakatasi mo ia i tena Malo.


To these youths can be applied David’s words recorded at Psalm 110:3: “Your people will offer themselves willingly on the day of your military force. 	 E mafai o fakasino atu ki talavou konei a pati a Tavita kolā ne tusi ki lalo i te Salamo 110:3, penei: “A te aso e taua ei koe mo ou fili, ka kau fakatasi mai ou tino ki a koe.


The spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are God’s children. 	 Ko te agaga eiloa telā e molimau mai ki agaga o tatou, me i a tatou ko fanau a te Atua.


(Genesis 41:53–42:8; 45:23) Likewise, on his deathbed Jacob pronounced prophetic blessings on all his sons. 	 (Kenese 41:53–42:8; 45:23) E penā foki a Iakopo. I te taimi ko pili ei a ia o mate ne avatu ne ia a fakamanuiaga ki ana tama‵liki katoa.


WE MUST KEEP AWAKE OURSELVES 	 E ‵TAU MO TATOU O ALA FAELOA


From that time on Jesus commenced preaching and saying: ‘Repent, you people, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn near.’” 	 Ko latou foki kola e ‵nofo i te fenua pouli o te mate, e ‵pula atu ki a latou te mainaga!’


The experience of the Israelites teaches us what? 	 Se a te mea e akoako mai i te tala o te kau Isalaelu ki a tatou?


17 After commenting about the prophets of old, the disciple James wrote: “You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome Jehovah gave, that Jehovah is very tender in affection and merciful.” 	 17 Mai tua o ana pati e uiga ki pelofeta i aso mua, ne tusi mai te soko ko Iakopo: “Ko oti ne lagona ne koutou te kufaki o Iopu, ka ko iloa foki ne koutou i te Aliki ne fesoasoani atu ki a ia i te fakaotiga. Me i te Aliki e ‵fonu i te alofa ‵nau mo te alofa fesoasoani.”


The early Christians doubtlessly benefited from his words to the Sanhedrin, but they did not forget that Jesus’ words about his followers being persecuted were also true. 	 E tiga eiloa ne aogā ana pati kolā ne fai ki te kau Sanetulini ki Kelisiano i aso mua, ne seki puli i a latou te ‵tonu o pati a Iesu me ka fakasauāgina foki ana soko.


In what ways did Jesus show love for people? 	 Ne a auala ne fakaasi atu ei ne Iesu a te alofa ki tino?


It was only after Jehovah demonstrated his power that they said: “Jehovah is the true God! Jehovah is the true God!”—1 Kings 18:39. 	 Ko te taimi fua telā ne fakaasi mai ei ne Ieova tena malosi, ne ka‵laga atu ei latou: “Te Aliki [ko Ieova] ko te Atua; te Aliki fua tokotasi ko te Atua!”—1 Tupu 18:39.


Who is the true Messiah, and what did his ministry prove? 	 Ko oi te Mesia tonu, kae ne a mea ne fakamaoni mai i tena galuega?


AN UNBELIEVING MATE 	 SE AVAGA SĒ TALITONU


NEVER DEAL TREACHEROUSLY WITH YOUR MATE 	 SA FAKALOILOIGINA TAU AVAGA


To Whom Do We Look for Relief? 	 Ko oi ka ‵Saga Atu Tatou ki ei mō se Faka‵leiga?


God’s Word warns us: “Do not be misled: God is not one to be mocked. 	 E polopoloki mai te Muna a te Atua ki a tatou, penei: “Ke se fakaloiloigina koutou: e seai se tino e mafai ne ia o fakavalea a te Atua.


They feel that by doing so, they would be condoning or promoting corruption. 	 E mafau‵fau latou me kafai e fai penā ko talia io me e fakamalosi aka ne latou a faifaiga sē fakamaoni.


Many will say to me in that day [when God executes judgment], ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many powerful works in your name?’” 	 Kafai e oko mai te Aso tenā, e tokouke e fai mai ki a au penei, ‘Te Aliki, te Aliki! Ko tou igoa ne folafola atu ei ne matou a te Muna a te Atua. Ko tou igoa foki ne ‵tuli ei ne matou a temoni, kae fai foki i ei ne matou a vavega!’


A materialistic person may not have a lot of money or make expensive purchases. 	 A te tino fia maumea e mafai o sē uke ana tupe kae manako ki kope e uke atu kae togi ‵mafa.


After the rich young ruler rejected Christ’s invitation and went away, Peter said to Jesus: “Look! 	 I te taimi ne seki talia ei ne te tamataene pule kae maumea a te ‵kamiga a Keliso kae fano keatea, ne fai atu a Petelu ki a Iesu: “Kiloke, ko tuku ne matou omotou mea katoa, kae tau‵tali atu i a koe.


Immortality is a gift from God, “put on” by those who share in the first resurrection.—1 Corinthians 15:50, 53; Genesis 2:7; 2 Corinthians 5:1, 2, 8. 	 A te ola tumau se meaalofa mai te Atua, e ‘‵pei ki ei’ a latou kolā e aofia i te faka‵tumaiga muamua.—1 Kolinito 15:50, 53; Kenese 2:7; 2 Kolinito 5:1, 2, 8.


‘Our marriage was a failure from the beginning,’ some may claim. 	 Kāti ka fai mai a nisi tino ‘ne seki ‵lei te ma kāiga mai te kamataga eiloa.’


(Acts 8:1, 4) That zeal for declaring God’s glory was seen again and again. 	 (Galuega 8:1, 4) Ne lavea atu faeloa a te loto finafinau tenā i te folafolaatuga o te ‵mana o te Atua.


In wealthy nations as well as poor ones, family problems, crime, injustice, personality conflicts, economic uncertainty, tribal and ethnic hatreds, oppression, sickness, and much more, rob people of their peace of mind. 	 E fakamakosu sāle te loto filemu i fenua mau‵mea penā foki loa mo fenua ma‵tiva ona ko fakalavelave i kāiga, amioga solitulafono, faifaiga sē ‵tau, te sē fealofani o tino, te fālētonu o mea tau tupe, takalialiaga i va o tino kolā e kese‵kese olotou telega, faifaiga fakasauā, masaki, mo nisi mea aka.


Unknown to their parents, Emmanuel, Michael, and Uchei, their nine-year-old sister, had been saving part of their lunch money and putting it in the boxes. 	 Ne ‵teu aka ne Emanuela, Mikaele mo te lā tuagane ko iva ana tausaga, ko Uchei olotou sene kolā e avatu sāle mo ‵togi olotou meakai i te akoga i loto i pokisi konā kae e se iloa ne olotou matua.


Paul himself was put in prison. 	 Ne ‵pei atu a Paulo ki te falepuipui.


(See paragraph 20) 	 (Ke onoono ki te palakalafa e 20)


▪ “Make Sure of the More Important Things” 	 ▪ “Ke Fakamautinoa Aka . . . a Mea Kolā e Sili Atu i te Tāua”


Who, then, sent the “star,” or starlike object? 	 Ko oi la ne uga mai ne ia te “fetu,” io me se mea pelā me se fetu?


In the matter of rendering humans honor, how do Jehovah’s Witnesses differ from many people? 	 I te auala e avatu ei a vikiga ki nisi tino, e ‵kese pefea a Molimau a Ieova mai i te tokoukega o tino?


(Matthew 23:3) In order to motivate their children to love Jehovah, the parents’ words and actions must work together. 	 (Mataio 23:3) Ko te mea ke fakamalosi atu olotou tama‵liki ke a‵lofa ki a Ieova, e ‵tau o fetaui ‵lei a pati a mātua mo olotou faifaiga.


The Most Useful Comparison You May Ever Make 14 	 Te ‵Toe Fakatusatusaga Aoga e Mafai ne Koe o Fai 14


WHAT was the theme of Jesus’ preaching? 	 SE A te fekau tāua o te galuega talai a Iesu?


One couple who have served in eight foreign assignments wrote: “The brothers here are wonderful. 	 Ne tusi mai se tauavaga kolā ne ga‵lue i fenua kese‵kese e valu, penei: “Ko oko loa te ‵gali o taina i konei.


9, 10. (a) Who may need long-term hospitality? (b) Can even those who have modest dwellings assist? 	 9, 10. (a) Ko oi a tino e mafai o talimalo ne tatou mō te taimi leva? (e) E mafai foki ne latou kolā e se na ko ‵lei olotou fale o fesoasoani?


It is appropriate to ask, ‘Why do we have a brain with such a large capacity when we utilize only a tiny fraction of it in an average lifetime?’ 	 Se mea ‵lei ke fesili ifo, penei, ‘Kaia e maua ei ne tatou se faiai telā e uke a mea e mafai o ‵teu i ei māfai e fakaaogā fua ne tatou se vaega foliki i ei i te olaga kātoa?’


3, 4. (a) What political expectations did the Jews have in Jesus’ day? (b) How did those sentiments affect Jesus’ disciples? 	 3, 4. (a) Ne a fakamoemoega fakapolitiki ne maua ne te kau Iutaia i aso o Iesu? (e) Ne pefea a lagonaga o soko o Iesu i te taimi tenā?


We realize that the work of sharing the good news is vitally important. 	 E iloa ne tatou te tāua o te galuega ke talai atu te tala ‵lei.


We need to pray fervently for God’s help and work hard to overcome any attitude or practice that will prevent us from inheriting God’s Kingdom. 	 E ‵tau o ‵talo malosi atu faeloa ki te fesoasoani o te Atua kae taumafai malosi ke manumalo i so se uiga io me se faifaiga telā ka puipui ei tatou mai i te ulu atu ki te Malo o te Atua.


A small group of people—“those who belong to the Christ”—are to be resurrected to life in heaven for a special purpose. 	 E isi se tamā potukau o tino—“ko latou kolā ko fai mō [Keliso]”—ka toe faka‵tu aka ki te ola i te lagi mō se pogai fakapito.


• How can we derive real benefit and pleasure from our Bible reading? 	 • E mafai pefea o aogā kae gali ki a tatou te ‵tou fai‵tau sāle ki te Tusi Tapu?


What a fine impression the passengers made by “doing all things free from murmurings”! 	 Ko tafaga la te gali o te ata ne fakaasi atu ne pasese konei e uiga ki te faiga o “mea katoa e aunoa mo te muimui”!


Why, then, do so many go hungry? 	 Kae kaia la e fia‵kai i ei a tino e tokouke?


Jehovah did not sweep aside that wicked accusation. 	 Ne seki fakatafa kea‵tea ne Ieova te ‵losiga masei tenā, telā ne taketi tonu atu eiloa ki a ia!


Through the Bible, God provides what we need in order to know him well.* 	 E auala i te Tusi Tapu, e tuku mai ne te Atua a mea kolā e manakogina ke mafai o iloa ‵lei ne tatou a ia.*


When the brother explained the reason for his visit, she began to cry. 	 I te taimi ne fakamatala atu ei ne te taina tenei a te pogai o tena āsiga, ne kamata o tagi tou fafine.


Yet, Zephaniah’s prophecy does hold out the hope of deliverance. 	 Kae ko te valoaga a Sefanaia e tuku mai i ei se fakamoemoega mō te fakasaolotoga.


He displayed a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures and complete confidence in them. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne ia te katoatoa o tena iloa i te Tusi Tapu mo tena talitonu katoatoa ki ei.


Should adult Christians feel that it is demeaning for them to read publications directed to young people? 	 E mata, e ‵tau o mafaufau se Kelisiano matua me e seai se aoga ke fai‵tau latou ki tusi ne fakatoka mō talavou?


In spite of trials, how do longtime missionaries feel about their service? 	 Faitalia a tofotofoga, ne a lagonaga o misionale kolā ko leva e uiga ki te lotou taviniga?


My marriage ended, and my life was in tatters. 	 Ne ‵tala taku avaga, kae ne masei valevale toku olaga.


He did not consult God’s Word, and he did not call to mind what Jehovah had done when the Ethiopian army had invaded Judah. 	 Ne seki sukesuke a ia ki te Muna a te Atua, kae ne puli foki i a ia a mea ne fai ne Ieova i te taimi ne olo atu ei te kautau Sutana o taua ki tino Iuta.


God’s Word shows that “even though [Jehovah] is long-suffering,” he will quickly execute justice when the time is ripe. 	 E fai mai te Muna a te Atua me e ui eiloa e “fakatuai io me loto kufaki . . . a [Ieova]” ka fai fakavave eiloa ne ia te fakamasinoga tonu i te taimi tonu.


If we are brothers desiring to have responsibilities in the congregation, this trait disqualifies us. 	 Kafai e isi ne taina e kausaki atu ki nisi tauliaga i te fakapotopotoga, e se mafai o maua ne latou a tauliaga konā māfai e isi se uiga loto makeke i a latou.


They find that we have been endowed with resources and capabilities that far exceed the needs of our 70- to 80-year life span. 	 Ne iloa aka ne latou me ko oti ne maua ne tino a te poto mo te atamai telā e sili atu i lō mea e manakogina ke fakaaogā i te 70 ki te 80 tausaga o ‵tou olaga.


What does 1 Corinthians 2:10 mean? 	 Se a te mea e fakauiga ki ei te 1 Kolinito 2:10?


An experienced elder gives this example: “Someone who is shy can have a difficult time being around an outgoing, backslapping person. 	 Ne tuku mai ne se toeaina atamai a te fakaakoakoga tenei: “A tino mata ma e mafai o faigata ke nofo atu i tafa o se tino tapitapi.


It reflects trust in an imaginary force rather than in the true God. 	 E fakasino atu eiloa ki te talitonu ki se malosi telā e sē lavea i lo te Atua tonu.


An angel visited her and said: “Good day, highly favored one, Jehovah is with you.” 	 Ne āsi atu se agelu ki tou fafine kae fai atu: “Ke i a koe te filemu! A te Aliki e fakatasi mo koe.”


For instance, this is vital when contemplating marriage. 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e tāua ‵ki a te mea tenei māfai ko mafaufau tatou o a‵vaga.


If so, prove yourself ready by keeping close in mind that fast-approaching “day of Jehovah.”—2 Pet. 3:12. 	 Kafai e penā loa, ke na fakamaoni atu tou toka ‵lei mai i te mafaufau faeloa ki te ‘aso o Ieova’ telā ka oko vave mai.—2 Petelu 3:12.


This involves teaching people to observe all the things that Christ, the Head of the congregation, commands to be done during this time of the end. 	 E aofia i ei te akoakoga o tino ke fai a mea katoa kolā ne fakatonu mai a Keliso, te Ulu o te fakapotopotoga ke fai i te taimi tenei o te gataga.


Keeping this principle in mind makes it easier to apologize for a wrong that someone thinks we have committed against him or her. 	 Kafai e masaua faeloa ne tatou a te fakatakitakiga tenei ka faigofie ei ke fakatoese atu mō se mea ‵se telā e mafaufau te tino me ne fai ne tatou ki a ia.


(Deuteronomy 5:9; 6:13; 10:20) Satan may not offer the kingdoms of the world to us, but he constantly tempts us with materialistic glitter, even a vision of a little personal kingdom. 	 (Teutelonome 5:9; 6:13; 10:20) Kāti e se ofo mai ne Satani a malo o te lalolagi ki a tatou, kae e tumau eiloa a ia i te tofotofoga o tatou ki te gali o te maumea ko te mea ke ati aka ei ne tatou se tamā palataiso.


(Joshua 6:1) How would the city be taken? 	 (Iosua 6:1) Ka fakatakavale pefea te fa‵kai tenā?


SONGS: 90, 87 	 PESE: 90, 87


We can appropriately pray that blessings be showered upon obedient mankind in God’s promised new world.—2 Peter 3:13. 	 Se mea ‵lei foki ke ‵talo atu tatou ke ‵ligi mai a fakamanuiaga ki luga i tino faka‵logo i te lalolagi fou a te Atua telā ne folafola mai.—2 Petelu 3:13.


What is a key factor in qualifying for congregation responsibilities? 	 Se a te kī tāua ki te mauaga o tauliaga penā i te fakapotopotoga?


When you cast your eyes on it, it is not there, for it will surely sprout wings like an eagle and fly off.”—Proverbs 23:4, 5. 	 Kafai e kilo atu ou mata ki ei, e galo i konā, e mautinoa me ka ‵tala ana kapakau e pelā mo te aeto kae eva atu ki luga i te lagi.”—Faataoto 23:4, 5.


However, the Bible advises us: “Let each one prove what his own work is, and then he will have cause for exultation in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person. 	 Kae e polopoloki mai te Tusi Tapu: “E ‵tau mo te tino o fakamasino ifo eiloa ki ana galuega ne fai. Kafai e ‵lei ko ‵tau mo ia o fakamatamata ki ei, kae sa fakatusatusa fua ki mea a te suā tino ne fai.


Still, he did not hold back from saving the sheep. 	 Kae ne fai ne ia so se mea e mafai ne ia o fai ke faka‵sao ei a mamoe.


On occasion, we may be able to have them accompany us in the ministry. 	 Kāti e mafai o fakatoka ke ga‵lue fakatasi tatou mo latou i te galuega talai i nisi taimi.


Peter Emberley, director at a Canadian university, wrote: “Many [adults] are finally confronting primary questions of existence. 	 Ne tusi mai penei a Peter Emberley, te pule o te iuniveseti e tasi i Kanata: “Ko fe‵paki nei a tino [ma‵tua] e tokouke mo fesili tāua i te olaga nei.


These early disciples of Christ may have been influenced by the fleshly-minded world. 	 Kāti ne fakamalosi aka a soko mua konei o Keliso ne tino kolā e mafau‵fau faka-te-lalolagi.


He said that he would let “the wheat” and “the weeds” grow together until “the harvest,” which would come at “a conclusion of a system of things.” 	 Ne fai mai a ia me ka talia ne ia ke ola tasi ake a “saito” mo “mouku” ke oko ki te “aso e ‵kati ei a saito,” telā ko te “gataga o te lalolagi” nei.


So all of us need to ask ourselves: ‘Is my sword trusty, or is it rusty? 	 Tela la, e ‵tau mo tatou katoa o fesili ifo penei: ‘E mata, e ‵kai io me ‵tuka taku pelu?


(Deuteronomy 3:27, 28) Your genuine interest in the ever-expanding Kingdom work will result in many blessings for others in our Christian brotherhood. 	 (Teutelonome 3:27, 28) A tou fiafia tonu ki te fakalauefaatuga o te galuega o te Malo ka iku atu ei ki te mauaga o fakamanuiaga e uke mō nisi tino i te ‵tou kautaina Kelisiano.


For example, speaking of those in Corinth, the apostle Paul said: “Disclosure was made to me about you, my brothers, by those of the house of Chloe, that dissensions exist among you. 	 E pelā mo pati a te apositolo ko Paulo ki te kau Kolinito: “Oku taina, e isi ne tino mai te kāiga o Keloe ne tala mai faka‵lei, me e isi ne finauga i te va o koutou. Ko tena uiga e finau koutou ki mea kese‵kese.


The article stated: “1999 turned out to be the most murderous year in the second half of the most murderous century.” 	 Ne fai mai penei te mataupu: “A te 1999 ne fai mo fai te ‵toe tausaga tatino i te lua o vaega o te ‵toe senitenali tatino eiloa.”


How did two sisters display genuine love toward another, and with what results? 	 Ne fakatau fakaasi atu pefea ne tuagane e tokolua a te alofa tonu, kae ne a mea ne iku mai i ei?


In the original Hebrew, the opening words (“Now it came about in the days of . . . ”) have an ominous tone, pointing “to a period of trial ending in blessing.” 	 I te ‵gana Epelu mua, a pati fakatomua ne fakaaogā i konā, (‘Ko oko atu nei ki aso o . . . “) ne fakauiga ki mea fakama‵taku, me e fakasino atu ki “se vaitaimi o fakalavelave kae fakamuli ko sui ki ei a fakamanuiaga.”


(Acts 15:6-11, 13, 14, 28, 29) Likely, both Jewish and Gentile Christians appreciated Peter’s fearlessness in presenting the facts. 	 (Galu. 15:6-11, 13, 14, 28, 29) E foliga mai, me ne fakatāua malosi ne Kelisiano Iutaia mo Kelisiano mai Fenua Fakaa‵tea a te sē mataku o Petelu i te fakaasiatuga o tala ‵tonu konā.


4 The foremost quality produced by God’s spirit is love. 	 4 A te uiga sili telā e maua mai i te agaga o te Atua ko te alofa.


Who are such teachers? 	 Ko oi a vaegā faiakoga penā?


How do Daniel and John portray the end of human rulership? 	 E fakaasi mai pefea i valoaga a Tanielu mo Ioane me i malo katoa o te lalolagi ka fakaseai atu?


in your personal life? 	 i ‵tou olaga totino?


How does the parable of the talents provide encouragement? 	 E fakamalosi mai pefea a te tala fakatusa e uiga ki taleni?


Paul said this about his trials: “Most gladly, therefore, will I rather boast as respects my weaknesses, that the power of the Christ may like a tent remain over me. 	 Ne fai mai ne Paulo a pati konei i taimi o ana tofotofoga: “Tela la, ka lasi toku fiafia o fakamatamata i oku feitu vāivāi, ko te mea ke i luga i a au te ‵mana o Keliso.


Whether it was through Shem or by some other means, Abraham responded favorably to what he learned about the true God. 	 Ne talia eiloa ne Apelaamo a mea kolā ne tauloto ne ia e uiga ki te Atua tonu faitalia me ne auala mai i a Semu io me ko nisi auala aka.


17, 18. (a) What events that are yet unseen have we considered so far? (b) After these events, what time period will we enjoy? 	 17, 18. (a) Ne a mea ‵tupu e se lavea ko oti ne mafau‵fau tatou ki ei? (e) Mai tua o mea ‵tupu konei, se a te vaitaimi telā ka fia‵fia tatou i ei?


(John 1:12; 1 Pet. 2:24) What about Jesus’ peaceable “other sheep”? 	 (Ioane 1:12; 1 Petelu 2:24) Kae pefea la a ‘nisi mamoe’ filemu a Iesu?


Showing our emotions is not a sign of weakness. 	 A te fakaasiatuga o ‵tou lagonaga e se se fakailoga tenā o te vāivāi.


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