Note that it is based on everyday circumstances, it closely parallels the point being made, and the application is clear. 	 Masaua la me ne fakavae ki mea masani e ‵tupu i aso katoa, kae e ‵pau eiloa mo te manatu ne faka‵mafa mai i ei, kae e manino ‵lei foki te manatu aogā i ei.


Has the Devil managed to turn everyone away from the true God? 	 E mata, ko oti ne ‵fuli ne te Tiapolo a tino katoa mai te Atua tonu?


Keep Spiritual Goals in Focus 	 Ke Tumau i te Saga Tonu Atu ki Fakamoemoega Faka-te-Agaga


What two hopes are to be found among Christians today, and why are the “other sheep” interested in the hope the anointed entertain? 	 Ne a fakamoemoega e lua e maua atu i Kelisiano i aso nei, kae kaia e fia‵fia ei a “nisi mamoe” ki te fakamoemoega telā e maua ne te kau fakaekegina?


How you can do this will be discussed in the following article. 	 Ka faipati a te suā mataupu ki te auala ke mafai ei ne koe o fai a te mea tenei.


(James 1:17) The relatively few remaining anointed brothers of Jesus still on earth can rely on Jehovah’s promise: “An incorruptible and undefiled and unfading inheritance . . . is reserved in the heavens for you, who are being safeguarded by God’s power through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last period of time.” (1 Peter 1:4, 5) The “other sheep,” who have an earthly hope, can likewise put their trust in God and his promise through the psalmist: “O love Jehovah, all you loyal ones of his. 	 (Iakopo 1:17) E fakalago‵lago eiloa a nāi taina o Iesu kolā koi ‵toe i te lalolagi ki te folafolaga tenei a Ieova: “Telā la, a matou e ‵kilo mo te fakamoemoe ke maua te fakamanuiaga telā e tausi ne te Atua mo ona tino i aso mai mua. E tausi ne ia i te lagi mō koutou. . . kae e tausi faka‵lei ne te mana o te Atua e alatu i te otou fakatuanaki, kae koi fakatalitali koutou ki te fakaolataga telā ko toka o fakaasi mai i aso fakaoti.” (1 Petelu 1:4, 5) E mafai foki o tali‵tonu a ‘nisi mamoe,’ kolā e fakamoe‵moe ke ola i te lalolagi ki te Atua mo tena folafolaga e auala i te faisalamo: “Alofa atu ki te Aliki, koutou ona tino fakamaoni katoa.


She invited us into her home, and a Bible study was started.” 	 Ne ‵kami ne ia maua ki tena fale kae ne kamata i ei se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.”


(Psalm 119:105; Proverbs 3:5, 6) Our faith will grow as we pray to him with confidence in his compassion, mercy, and support. 	 (Salamo 119:105; Faataoto 3:5, 6) Ka momea aka eiloa te lasi o ‵tou fakatuanaki māfai e ‵talo atu tatou mo te loto talitonu e uiga ki tena alofa atafai, tena loto fakamagalo mo tena fesoasoani.


Kevin concurs: “I pray for a calm heart and a clear mind so that I can deal with a problem. 	 E lotomalie a Kevini ki ei, ana muna: “E ‵talo atu au mō te loto filemu mo te ‵lei o toku mafaufau māfai e fepaki au mo se fakalavelave.


24 Let us never underestimate the beneficial effects of goodness. 	 24 Ke mo a eiloa ma manatu mā‵mā tatou ki mea tāua kolā e mafai o iku mai i te faiga o mea ‵lei.


Another Witness explained what helped him and fellow Witnesses in a labor camp. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne te suā Molimau a te mea ne fesoasoani atu ki a ia mo ana taina Molimau i se falepuipui telā ne ‵mafa ‵ki a galuega i ei.


5 Why were the priests especially reprehensible? 	 5 Kaia ne ‵tau ei o fakasala a faitaulaga?


Make sure that you are getting needed rest. 	 Ke fakamautinoa aka me e lava ‵lei tau moe.


How do demons affect us? 	 E pokotia pefea tatou i te kau temoni?


When he comes to take the last of his anointed bride class to their heavenly home. 	 Ko te taimi e oko mai ei a ia o puke atu te ‵toe tino fakaekegina i te potukau ko te tamafine ka fakaipoipo ki te lotou koga i te lagi.


(John 14:1-6) Jesus was then speaking to the 11 faithful apostles. 	 (Ioane 14:1-6) Ne faipati atu eiloa a Iesu i te taimi tenā ki apositolo e toko 11.


(Ephesians 6:18) When we face temptations, trials, or discouragement, prayer can fortify us immensely. 	 (Efeso 6:18) Kafai ko fepaki tatou mo fakaosoosoga, tofotofoga io me ko faka‵tukaga, e mafai o fakamalosi ‵ki mai ki a tatou a te faiga o ‵talo.


(Matthew 17:5) These words, uttered by Jehovah God himself, endorsed Jesus as one who speaks with divine authority. 	 (Mataio 17:5) Ne taku ‵tonu mai ne Ieova te Atua a pati konā, kae ne fakamaoni aka i ei me e mafai o faipati atu Iesu e pelā me se sui o te Atua.


If you are serving as an elder or a ministerial servant, are you not humbly grateful to Jehovah for entrusting you with such a privilege of service? 	 Kafai e tavini atu nei koe e pelā me se toeaina io me se tavini fesoasoani, e mata, e se loto maulalo koe o fakafetai atu ki a Ieova mō te tukuatuga ki a koe se vaegā tauliaga penā?


Are honest people happy? 	 E mata, e fia‵fia a tino fakamaoni?


And if I am a grand master, where is the fear of me?’ 	 Au ko te otou pule, ai a e se ava mai ei koutou ki a au?


Abram may have suffered financial loss in making such hurried preparations, but he was delighted to obey Jehovah. 	 Kāti ne se uke a tupe ne maua ne Apelamo i ei ona ko te faiga fakavave o fakatokatokaga penā, kae ne fiafia eiloa tou tagata ke fakalogo ki a Ieova.


Jesus said of his Father: “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.”—John 3:16. 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu e uiga ki tena Tamana: “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.”—Ioane 3:16.


You must listen to him according to all the things he speaks to you.’”—Acts 3:11, 22, 23; read Deuteronomy 18:15, 18, 19. 	 E ‵tau mo koutou o faka‵logo ki mea katoa e fai mai ne ia ki a koutou.’ ”—Galuega 3:11, 22, 23; faitau te Teutelonome 18:15, 18, 19.


How should elders imitate Christ’s attitude toward wrongdoers? 	 E ‵tau o fakaakoako atu pefea a toeaina ki te kilokiloga a Keliso ki tino fai mea ‵se?


19 The following article will discuss Scriptural points that can help married Christians face the challenges of living deep in “the last days” when so many men and women have traits that work against success in marriage. 	 19 I te suā mataupu, ka sau‵tala eiloa tatou ki manatu faka-te-Tusi Tapu kolā e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki Kelisiano a‵vaga ke fakafesagai atu ki fakalavelave faiga‵ta i “aso fakaoti,” ko te taimi e fakaasi mai ei ne tagata mo fafine e tokouke a uiga kolā e fai ei ke se manuia te avaga.


Bashan 	 Pasana


Researchers are studying antlers, with the goal of building stronger helmets; they are looking at a species of fly that has acute hearing, with a view toward improving hearing aids; and they are examining the wing feathers of owls, with the idea of improving stealth airplanes. 	 E iloilo aka ne tino sukesuke a sau o manu mo te fakamoemoega ke faite ne latou a pulou tau ma‵losi; e iloilo foki ne latou a vaegā manu pelā mo lago kolā e lagona vave ne latou a mea mo te fakamoemoega ke faka‵lei atu o mea fakalogo‵logo taliga; kae e iloilo aka foki ne latou a fulufulu i kapakau o te manu ko te lulu ke fakafaigofie aka ei o lavea ‵mao atu a vakalele kolā e faigata o lavea i te mea fakaata ko te radar.


That more disciples might be gathered before the end comes to this wicked system of things. 	 Ke tokouke atu a soko e mafai o fakamaopoopo mai a koi tuai o gata atu te olaga masei tenei.


“Your works are wonderful, as my soul is very well aware.”—Psalm 139:14. 	 Ne fai mai a ia, “Ko tavae koe ne au, me i se auala fakamataku kae fakaofoofogina ne faite ei ne koe au.”—Salamo 139:14, NW.


Why should we be interested in Paul’s counsel? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o ‵saga tonu atu tatou ki pati fakatonutonu a Paulo?


Despite having satisfying work and being comfortable materially, she says, “For years I wondered, ‘Why are we here?’ and ‘What is the purpose of life?’” 	 Faitalia me ne maua ne ia se galuega tāua kae tokagamalie ei a ia i te feitu faka-te-foitino, e fai mai tou fafine, “E uke tausaga ne mafaufau ei au, ‘Kaia e ‵nofo ei tatou i konei?’ kae ‘Se a te aoga o te olaga?’”


Thanks to this innovative presentation, the Bible’s message, from the beginning of Creation to the end of the Thousand Year Reign of Christ, was conveyed to audiences totaling over nine million on three continents. 	 Ona ko auala fou konei, ne fakailoa atu ei te fekau i te Tusi Tapu, mai te kamataga o te faitega o mea ke oko ki gataga o te Afe Tausaga o te pulega a Keliso, ki tino e silia atu i te iva miliona i konitineta e tolu.


(John 15:2, 4) The modern history of Jehovah’s people shows that the faithful remnant of anointed Christians have remained in union with their Head, Christ Jesus. 	 (Ioane 15:2, 4) E fakaasi mai ne tala i aso nei o tino o Ieova me e tumau eiloa te ‵kau fakatasi o te ‵toega o Kelisiano fakaekegina mo te lotou Ulu, ko Keliso Iesu.


(Mark 13:10) All of this was prophesied in the book of Revelation, as was the effect upon their opponents. 	 (Maleko 13:10) Ne ‵valo mai a mea katoa konei i te tusi o Fakaasiga, e pelā me ko te ikuga o te lotou ‵teke atu.


10 How do we view our dedication to God to do his will? 	 10 E ‵kilo atu pefea tatou ki ‵tou tukuatuga ki te Atua ke fai tena loto?


21, 22. What restoration would repentant Israelites experience? 	 21, 22. Se a te fakafouga ka toe maua ne tino Isalaelu loto sala‵mo?


10. (a) For how long will we continue to make disciples? (b) What example did Jesus set regarding carrying out assignments? 	 10. (a) Ka pefea te leva e fai ei ne tatou a soko? (e) Se a te fakaakoakoga ne tuku mai ne Iesu e uiga ki te faiga o te galuega?


Indeed, never would we want our tongue to be “sharpened like a razor,” using it to inflict painful wounds with abusive or degrading speech. 	 E tonu, e se ma‵nako lele tatou ke fai ‵tou gutu e pelā me se “mata‵vele,” ‵kai ke laku atu i ei a pati fakalogo‵mae.


(Isaiah 40:1–59:21) 	 (Isaia 40:1–59:21)


This history is an example of how Jehovah cherishes widows who draw close to him and trust in him. 	 E fakaasi mai ne te tala fakasolopito tenei se fakaakoakoga e tasi e uiga ki te auala e tausi ei ne Ieova mo te alofa a fāfine kolā ko ‵mate olotou avaga kae e fesokotaki sāle mo ia ona ko te lotou fakalagolago atu ki a ia.


Since some teeth are missing, “the grinding women have quit working because they have become few.” 	 Kae ona ko te mea ko se uke malosi a nifo ko se mafai ei o ‘lamulamu faka‵lei a meakai.’


And the whole house of Ahab must perish; . . . 	 A tino katoa i te kāiga o Aapo, mo tino katoa o tena gafa e ‵tau o tamate katoa; . . .


Do not conclude that God has forsaken you. 	 Ke mo a ma fakaiku aka me ko oti koe ne tiakina ne te Atua.


(Phil. 4:6, 7) Moreover, he looks to God for the courage and strength needed to face any situation or to fulfill any assignment successfully.—Read 2 Timothy 1:7, 8. 	 (Filipi 4:6, 7) E se gata i ei, e kilo atu a ia ki te Atua ke maua te loto toa mo te malosi telā e manakogina ke fakafesagai atu ki so se tulaga io me fakataunu so se galuega i se auala manuia.—Faitau te 2 Timoteo 1:7, 8.


Delegates began calling the convention office, asking, “What should we do about our bus and train reservations?” 	 Ne telefoni atu a sui ki te fono ki te ofisa o te fono kae fesili atu, “Se a te mea e ‵tau o fai ne matou ki motou pasi mo tuleni kolā ko oti ne fakatoka?”


And he humbly accepted that help—another key to his enduring successfully. 	 Kae ne talia ne ia mo te loto maulalo a te fesoasoani tenā—se isi kī tāua ki te manuia o tena kufaki.


By the fourth century B.C.E., Edom lay desolate. 	 I te fa o senitenali T.L.M. ne fakaseai atu ei a Etoma.


Do we daily approach our loving heavenly Father in prayer, thanking him for bringing us under his rulership and for loving us? 	 E mata, e akai atu tatou i aso katoa ki te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi alofa i se ‵talo, fakafetai atu ki a ia mō te taliaga o tatou ki lalo i tena pulega mo tena alofa ki a tatou?


What about the idea that children should grow up before learning about God and religion? 	 Kae e a te manatu me e ‵tau o ga‵solo aka a tamaliki o ma‵tua koituai o tauloto ei e uiga ki te Atua mo te lotu?


8 The wise king’s next words are: “If, moreover, you call out for understanding itself and you give forth your voice for discernment itself, . . .” 	 8 Ne toe faka‵soko mai a pati a te tupu poto, penei: “E tonu, akai atu ke maua ne koe te poto; fakamolemole atu ke maua ne koe te atamai.”


Above all, Jesus loved his friends. 	 E sili atu i mea katoa, ne alofa Iesu ki ana taugasoa.


(Isaiah 62:3) With these words, Jehovah clothed his people with dignity and splendor. 	 (Isaia 62:3, Tusi Paia, Samoa) E auala i pati konei, e fakamanuia ne Ieova ana tino mai te tuku atu ki a latou se tulaga fakaaloalogina.


Or perhaps the funeral of a friend or a relative provides us with a harsh reminder of the outcome that awaits all mankind. 	 Io me e fakamasaua mai i se mate o se taugasoa io me se kāiga a te logo‵mae o te mea telā e oko atu ki tino katoa.


Lives are at stake!—1 Tim. 4:16. 	 Ko ‵tu a ola o tino i se tulaga fakamataku!—1 Timoteo 4:16.


So we may have to use God’s Word to set such matters straight. 	 Tela la, e mafai o fakaaogā ne tatou te Muna a te Atua ke faka‵tonu aka ei a fakamatalaga penā.


According to Jesus himself, it was God’s Kingdom. 	 Ko te Malo o te Atua, e ‵tusa loa mo pati a Iesu.


18 Through his prophet, God promised: “I shall give to peoples the change to a pure language, in order for them all to call upon the name of Jehovah, in order to serve him shoulder to shoulder.” 	 18 E auala i tena pelofeta, ne folafola mai penei te Atua: “Ka tuku atu ei ne au se fuliga ki tino ki se ‵gana ‵ma, ko te mea ke ka‵laga atu latou ki te igoa o Ieova, ko te mea ke tavini atu ki a ia tuauma ki tuauma.”


Is there any way to learn how to meet these requirements? 	 E mata, e isi se auala e mafai ei o iloa ne tatou a mea kolā e ‵tau o fai?


(Esther 4:1-3) Queen Esther was greatly distressed. 	 (Eseta 4:1-3) Ne fanoanoa ‵ki eiloa a te tupu fafine ko Eseta.


And every day in the temple and from house to house they continued without letup teaching and declaring the good news about the Christ, Jesus.”—Acts 5:40-42; 13:50-52. 	 Kae i aso katoa, e se mafai eiloa o gata te lotou akoako atu kae lauga atu ki tino e uiga ki a Iesu te Keliso, i loto i te Fale Tapu io me i loto i fale o tino.”—Galuega 5:40-42; 13:50-52.


Powerful Canaanite armies opposed them. 	 Ne ‵teke atu ki a latou a kautau ma‵losi o Kanana.


How has submission to unbelieving husbands been beneficial? 	 Ne aogā pefea a te fakalogo ki tāgata a‵vaga sē tali‵tonu?


(Ezekiel 36:20, 21; Romans 2:21-24) Since the peace of the universe and its inhabitants depends on the sanctification of Jehovah’s name and loving submission to his sovereignty, our prayer “let your name be sanctified” is an expression of our confidence that Jehovah’s purpose will be fulfilled to his praise.—Ezekiel 38:23. 	 (Esekielu 36:20, 21; Loma 2:21-24) Ona ko te fakalagolago o te tokagamalie o te lagi mo te lalolagi mo tino i ei ki te fakatapuga o te igoa o Ieova mo te faka‵logo ki tena pulega, a ‵tou ‵talo kolā e fai atu “ke tapu tou igoa” se fakaasiga o ‵tou loto tali‵tonu me ka fakataunu eiloa a fuafuaga a Ieova mō ana vikiga.—Esekielu 38:23.


(Matthew 24:45-47) At congregation meetings during the year 2000, Jehovah’s Witnesses in many lands reviewed highlights from eight major books of the Hebrew Scriptures. 	 (Mataio 24:45-47) I te tausaga ko te 2000, ne tau‵loto a Molimau a Ieova i fenua e uke ki manatu tāua mai tusi ‵lasi e valu o tusitusiga faka-Epelu i fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga.


11 “Of all the addictions that I had before I became a Witness, pornography was by far the most difficult to break,” wrote a Christian brother. 	 11 “Mai i mea katoa ne umiti au ki ei a koi tuai o fai au mo fai se Molimau, a te onoono ki ata ma‵sei ko te ‵toe mea faigata eiloa ke fakagata ne au,” ne tusi mai se taina Kelisiano.


The student has to understand how the information applies to him personally, how it benefits him, and how his life would improve if he followed Scriptural direction.—Isa. 48:17, 18. 	 E ‵tau o malamalama te tino akoga i te auala ke fakagalue aka ei ne ia a fakamatalaga konā ki a ia, e aogā pefea ki a ia, kae ka gasolo aka pefea o ‵lei tena olaga mai te tautali atu ki fakatakitakiga faka-te-Tusi Tapu konā.—Isaia 48:17, 18.


15. How will love motivate us even if it seems that we have been waiting a long time? 15 Christian love is an outstanding quality because it is the underlying motive for everything we do. 	 15 A te alofa faka-Kelisiano ko te ‵toe uiga fakaofoofogia eiloa me e māfua mai i ei a mea katoa kolā e fai ne tatou.


The parents of a 15-year-old in South Africa said: “The first thing that our daughter usually reads in Awake! is the ‘Interview’ article.” 	 Ne fai mai a mātua o se tamaliki ko 15 ana tausaga mai Afelika ki Saute, penei: “A te mea muamua e faitau sale ne te mā tamaliki fafine i te Awake! ko te mataupu ko te ‘Interview’.”


Jehovah is just as reasonable in what he expects of us. 	 E penā foki eiloa a Ieova i mea kolā e manako a ia ki ei ke fai ne tatou.


Identifying more recent acts of evil, the secretary-general of the United Nations said in 2004: “In Iraq, we see civilians massacred in cold blood, while relief workers, journalists and other non-combatants are taken hostage and put to death in the most barbarous fashion. 	 Mai te fakasino atu ki faifaiga matagā fakamuli nei, ne fai mai te failautusi aoao o Malo ‵Soko i te 2004: “E matea ne tatou i Iraq te tamatega fakamasei o tino valevale i ei, kae ave fakapagota kae tamate i toe auala matagā a tino fesoasoani, tino puke tala mo nisi tino aka.


Walk With God, Not With the Nations 	 Sa‵sale Fakatasi mo te Atua, Kae e se mo Atufenua


(Exodus 20:6) The nation of natural Israel ceased to experience Jehovah’s loving-kindness, or loyal love, because they rejected his Son. 	 (Esoto 20:6) Ne fakagata ne Ieova tena alofa kaimalie, io me ko tena alofa fakamaoni ki te fenua o Isalaelu me ne ‵teke atu latou ki tena Tama.


Consider some examples. 	 Mafaufau ki nisi fakaakoakoga.


Out of this diversity of religions, cultures, and philosophies have come individuals who now enjoy a religious unity that is not otherwise seen in the world today. 	 Mai i lotu e uke, itukāiga mo talitonuga kese‵kese konei, ne o‵mai i ei a tino taki tokotasi kolā ko maua nei ne latou te fiafia i te ‵kau fakatasi i te lotu e tasi faeloa tenā i te lalolagi kātoa.


God’s Kingdom will do away with every last vestige of selfishness and wickedness on earth and replace the present system of corrupt man-made rule with a new system of God’s making. 	 Ka fakaseai katoa ne te Malo o te Atua a uiga kaiū kae ma‵sei i te lalolagi tenei kae ka sui ne te Atua a te fakanofonofoga masei o pulega a tāgata i aso nei ki te fakanofonofoga fou a te Atua.


The Ransom—A “Perfect Present” From the Father 	 Te Togiola Se “Meaalofa ‵Lei Katoatoa” Mai te Tamana


12 In that same prophecy, Jehovah told his chosen Servant: “I shall safeguard you and give you as a covenant of the people.” 	 12 I te valoaga foki eiloa tenā, ne fai atu a Ieova ki tena Tavini filifilia: “Ka puipui ne au koe kae fai foki ne au se feagaiga mo tino katoa e auala i a koe.”


(Galatians 6:7) If we sow what is bad, we will reap what is bad. 	 (Kalatia 6:7) Kafai e ‵toki ne tatou te mea masei, e tau foki ne tatou te mea masei.


Not all are teachers, are they? 	 E se ne faiakoga katoa latou.


(Ps. 119:113) Or should he reject the king’s invitation, even though the king appears to be remorseful? 	 (Salamo 119:113) Io me e ‵tau o ‵teke atu a ia ki te ‵kamiga tenā, faitalia me foliga mai me ko salamo tonu a te tupu?


Appropriately, Gospel writer John describes Jesus, “the Word,” as being “in the bosom position with the Father.” 	 Ona ko te pogai tenei ne tusi mai ei a Ioane me i a Iesu, “Te Muna” e “nofo i te fatafata o te Tamana.”


19 Humans cannot take credit for the earth’s rotation, alluded to at Job 38:12-14. 	 Ona ko te tamilosaga tenā e fanaka ei te la i te vaveao, telā e ‵gali ‵ki ona foliga.


What does “the minding of the spirit” mean? 4 When Paul wrote about “the minding of the spirit,” he used a Greek word that denotes “way of thinking, mind(-set), . . . aim, aspiration, striving.” 	 4 I te taimi ne tusi mai ei a Paulo e uiga ki “te tuku atu otou mafaufau ki mea e manako ki ei te Agaga,” ne fakaaogā ne ia se pati Eleni telā e fakauiga ki te “auala e mafaufau ei, tuku tonu atu o te mafaufau, . . . taumafai, fakamoemoe, kausaki.”


The Bible tells us: “The woman saw that the tree was good for food and that it was something to be longed for to the eyes, yes, the tree was desirable to look upon. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Ne kilo atu te fafine ki te gali o te lakau, mo ona fuaga ko mata ‵lei fāka i te kai.


After a year or so, I began serving as a helper to the Service Committee of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 I se tausaga mai tua ifo, ne kamata o tavini atu au pelā me se tino fesoasoani ki te Komiti o te Galuega Talai a te Potukau Pule o Molimau a Ieova.


There is nothing wrong with enjoying good food and drink in moderation. 	 E se se mea masei ke maua ne tatou a mea‵kai ‵gali kae fakaaogā ‵tau te kava.


When Paul and Barnabas began their first missionary journey, Mark went along to assist them. 	 I te taimi ne kamata ei te malaga fakamisionale muamua a Paulo mo Panapa, ne fanatu eiloa a Maleko o fesoasoani atu ki a lāua.


Several times, I nearly died of overdoses. 	 Toeitiiti ko mate au i taimi e uke ona ko te mea ko to silia a mea e fakaaoga ne au.


(Read 2 Peter 2:5; Jude 14, 15.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Petelu 2:5; Iuta 14, 15.)


That person may be searching in all sincerity for religious truth. 	 Kāti e salasala malosi eiloa a te tino tenā mo te loto fakamaoni ki muna‵tonu fakalotu.


13 God’s Son, Jesus Christ, zealously proclaimed the good news and honored his dignified and majestic heavenly Father. 	 13 Ne folafola atu mo te loto finafinau ne te Tama a te Atua, ko Iesu Keliso a te tala ‵lei kae ne fakaaloalo atu foki a ia ki tena Tamana faka-te-lagi telā e ‵malu kae maluga.


Of course, we may have many demands upon our time and energy, and it can be challenging to maintain a healthy spiritual routine. 	 E tonu, kāti e isi ne nisi tiute kolā e manakogina i ei ‵tou taimi mo ‵tou malosi, kae fai ei ke faigata ke tumau i te malosi ‵lei i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Baptized for the Dead? 	 Ne Papatiso mō Tino ‵Mate?


These deeper needs point to a quality that is unique to humankind—spirituality, or the need and capacity for spiritual things. 	 E fakasino atu eiloa a manakoga ‵loto konei ki se uiga fakapito telā ko tino fua e ma‵nako ki ei—ko te lotou tulaga faka-te-agaga, io me ko olotou manakoga ki mea faka-te-agaga.


In past times, God mercifully gave individuals and nations opportunities to respond to his discipline. 	 I taimi ko ‵teka, ne alofa fakamagalo a te Atua o tuku atu a avanoaga ki tino taki tokotasi mo fenua ke talia ne latou ana polopolokiga.


Certainly not. 	 Ikai, e se taitai eiloa.


We need the help of prayer and holy spirit to comprehend “the deep things of God.” (1 Corinthians 2:10; Luke 11:13) We also need the guidance of “the faithful and discreet slave” to feed our minds with spiritual food given “at the proper time.” 	 E ‵tau o maua ne tatou te fesoasoani o ‵talo mo te agaga tapu ke malamalama ei i “fuafuaga ‵loto a te Atua.” (1 Kolinito 2:10; Luka 11:13) E ‵tau foki o maua ne tatou a te takitakiga a “te tavini poto kae fakamaoni” ke fagai ei ‵tou mafaufau ki mea‵kai faka-te-agaga kolā ne tuku mai ne ia “i te taimi tonu.”


4:1-3. The faithful remnant rejected an offer that would have meant forming a religious alliance with false worshippers. 	 4:1-3. Ne ‵teke atu te ‵toega o tino fakamaoni ki se fesoasoani telā ka aofia ei latou i se vā taugasoa fakalotu mo tino i lotu ‵se.


“You are my friends if you do what I am commanding you.”—JOHN 15:14. 	 “Ko oku taugasoa koutou, manafai e fai ne koutou aku poloakiga.”—IOANE 15:14.


The sad reality is that in today’s world, God is rarely given the credit or the glory that he deserves. 	 A te mea fakafanoanoa i te lalolagi i aso nei, ko te faigata o tuku atu a tavaega kolā e ‵tau o maua ne te Atua.


(Romans 12:14, 17-19, 21) Paul’s words leave no doubt about how we should treat nonbelievers, even those who oppose us. 	 (Loma 12:14, 17-19, 21) E fakaasi manino mai i pati a Paulo a faifaiga e ‵tau o fai ne tatou ki tino sē tali‵tonu, ke oko ki a latou kolā e ‵teke mai ki a tatou.


Amy relates how she quickly became aware of a great need: “Shortly after arriving in Ghana, we preached in a small village and searched for deaf individuals. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne Amy a te auala ne lavea fakavave ei ne ia a te lasi o te manakoga: “Mai tua malie o taku okoatuga ki Ghana, ne talai atu matou i se fa‵kai foliki kae ‵sala atu ki tino ‵tuli.


Notice how Daniel described what he was privileged to see in vision.*—Read Daniel 7:9, 10. 	 Onoono ki te auala ne fakamatala mai ei ne Tanielu a te mea telā ne taulia ei a ia ke lavea ne ia i te fakaasiga.*—Faitau te Tanielu 7:9, 10.


(Matthew 28:19, 20) Shortly after Jesus’ ascension to heaven, his followers began to fulfill those words. 	 (Mataio 28:19, 20) I tua malie faeloa o te fanakaga a Iesu ki te lagi kae kamata o fakagalue ne ana soko a pati konā.


After relating illustrations in which Jesus likened the Kingdom to a developing mustard grain and to leaven, Matthew states: “Without an illustration [Jesus] would not speak to them; that there might be fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet who said: ‘I will open my mouth with illustrations, I will publish things hidden since the founding.’” 	 I te otiga o ana tala fakatusa kolā ne faka‵tusa ei ne ia a te Malo ki se fuaga pito foliki i fuaga katoa mo te mea faka‵fete, ne fai mai a Mataio: “Me ko tala fakatusa faeloa e fakaaoga ne ia [Iesu] o akoako atu ki tino. Ne fai ne ia a mea konei ke fakamaonia ei a te muna a te pelofeta penei: ‘E fakaaoga ne au a tala fakatusa māfai e faipati atu au ki a latou, e taku atu foki ne au a mea ‵funa mai te kamataga o te lalolagi.’”


10 Paul urged his brothers in Thessalonica to “stand firm” and stick to what they had learned. 	 10 Ne fakamalosi atu a Paulo ki ana taina i Tesalonia ke “‵tu ‵mautakitaki” kae ‵piki ‵mau ki mea ko oti ne tauloto ne latou.


The moment you get a piece of it into your mouth, you may let out a sigh. 	 I te taimi eiloa e tuku atu ei ne koe ne mumea ki tou gutu, ko te taimi foki eiloa tenā e lagona ei ne koe te logotonu.


One reason is that God’s people work hard to apply the Bible’s admonition: “Deaden, therefore, your body members that are on the earth as respects sexual immorality, uncleanness, uncontrolled sexual passion.” 	 E tasi te pogai ona ko tino o te Atua e ga‵lue malosi o fakagalue a te fakatonuga mai i te Tusi Tapu: “Ke tamate a vaega katoa o otou foitino i te lalolagi nei e uiga ki amioga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau, amioga lai‵lai, manakoga ma‵sei.”


18 The zeal of God’s people is a joy to behold. 	 18 Se mea gali ke lavea atu a te loto finafinau o tino o te Atua.


God’s promise to his loyal servants proved true: “I shall open my eyes, and every horse of the peoples I shall strike with loss of sight.” 	 Ne lavea atu eiloa te ‵tonu o te folafolaga a te Atua ki ana tavini fakamaoni: “Ka tausi faka‵lei ne au a tino o Iuta, kae ka fai ne au a solofanua a olotou fili ke ‵kivi.”


12:1-4—Who “was caught away into paradise”? 	 12:1-4—Ko oi “ne avake foki ki Palataiso”?


Do you know how many silver coins I have collected?” 	 E iloa ne koe me ko fia aku sene siliva ne maua?”


The answer is clearly seen in Paul’s words to the anointed brothers in Rome, who were “called to be holy ones.” 	 E manino ‵lei a te tali tenei i pati a Paulo ki taina fakaekegina i Loma, kolā ne taku pelā me ne “kalagagina ke fai mo tino tapu.”


24 Teach Your Children—Rebekah Was Willing to Please Jehovah 	 Ke Fakaaoga Eiloa mo te Atamai a te ‘Pelu o te Agaga’


Has Evil Won? 	 E Mata, ko Manumalo Satani?


He may choose to go alone out of love for his wife, respect for her beliefs, or a desire to avoid any embarrassment. 	 Kāti ka fakaiku aka ne ia ke fanatu tokotasi a ia ona ko tena alofa ki tena avaga, te amanaia ki ana talitonuga, io me ke ‵kalo keatea mai mea kolā e mafai o iku atu ki te māsiasi.


Then you can imagine how Mary may have felt when Jesus left home. 	 Tena la, ko mafai foki o maina koe i lagonaga o Malia i te taimi ne tiaki ei ne Iesu te lotou kāiga.


However, public employees in parts of the world without such laws or where such laws are not rigorously enforced do not have the same attitude toward the functions they fulfill. 	 Kae ko tino ga‵lue i nisi fenua o te lalolagi kolā e seai i ei ne vaegā tulafono penā io me se fakamalosi aka ei a tulafono penā, e se ‵kilo atu a tino ki ei e pelā me ne mea sē ‵lei.


She was completely chaste. 	 Ne ‵ma pakipaki ana amioga.


The child—a son—was born. 	 Kae ne fanau mai se tamaliki tagata.


(Matt. 13:37) Jesus, the “Son of man,” prepared the field for planting during the three and a half years of his earthly ministry. 	 (Mataio 13:37) A Iesu, te “Tama a te tagata,” ne fakatoka ne ia a te manafa ke ‵toki ei a lakau i te tolu mo te āfa tausaga o tena taviniga i te lalolagi nei.


18, 19. (a) Name other spiritual gems concealed in Christ. (b) Why should we continue to look to Jesus for spiritual treasures? 	 18, 19. (a) Taku mai a nisi koloa faka-te-agaga kolā ne ‵funa aka i a Keliso. (e) Kaia e ‵tau ei o tumau tatou i te ‵kilo atu ki a Iesu mō koloa faka-te-agaga?


Those anointed Christians make up a spiritual nation, “the Israel of God.”—Galatians 3:16, 29; 6:16; Genesis 22:18. 	 A Kelisiano fakaekegina konā e aofia i te atufenua faka-te-agaga, ko “te Isalaelu a te Atua.”—Kalatia 3:16, 29; 6:16; Kenese 22:18.


Konrad Mörtter was assigned as a medical orderly, and Reinhold Weber worked as a nurse. 	 A Konrad Mörtter ne ‵tofi aka ke galue e pelā me se tino onoono ki tino ma‵saki, kae ko Reinhold Weber ne galue e pelā me se nēsi.


Jacob’s remains are taken to Canaan for burial. 	 Ne avatu a ivi o Iakopo o tanu i Kanana.


Their fine example encourages steadfastness on our part, but Satan the Devil wants to sidetrack us from the race for life everlasting. 	 E tuku mai ne te lotou fakaakoakoga ‵lei ke tu ‵mautakitaki foki tatou, kae e manako foki a Satani te Tiapolo ke takitaki ‵se ne ia tatou mai te fakatau‵telega ki te ola se-gata-mai.


These slaves enjoy a position of honor, trust, and respect. 	 E maua ne pologa konei se tulaga āva, fakatuagagina, kae fakaaloalogina.


(Psalm 104:5) Nor does the Bible teach that all life will be annihilated in a global conflagration. 	 (Salamo 104:5) E se akoako mai foki i te Tusi Tapu me ka fakaseai a ola katoa i se afi i te lalolagi kātoa.


They even wanted to return to Egypt, where they had been slaves! 	 Ne fia ‵foki atu latou ki Aikupito, te fenua telā ne fai ei latou mo pologa!


A Christian sister named Pamela wants to move where the need for Kingdom proclaimers is greater, but should she? 	 E manako se tuagane Kelisiano ko Pamela o fanatu ki te koga telā e manakogina malosi i ei a tino talai o te Malo, kae e mata, e ‵tau eiloa o fano a ia?


In addition, the Witnesses accept the Bible as God’s Word and are convinced that “all Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work.”—John 17:14, 17; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17. 	 E se gata i ei, e talia ne Molimau a te Tusi Tapu e pelā me ko te Muna a te Atua kae e tali‵tonu katoatoa me “i Tusitusiga Tapu katoa ne aumai mai te Atua, kae aoga ki te akoakoga o te mea tonu, ki te polopoloki, ki te fakatonu o te mea ‵se, mo te akoako atu ki te olaga ‵lei, ko te mea, ko te tino telā e tavini ki te Atua, ke maua ne ia te fakamaoniga, ke lava tena uta e fai ei ne ia so se galuega ‵lei.”—Ioane 17:14, 17, Tusitapu Tauloto; 2 Timoteo 3:16, 17.


(Psalm 1:1-3; 84:4, 5; 89:15) When we do this, unexpected blessings may come our way. 	 (Salamo 1:1-3; 84:4, 5; 89:15) Kafai e fai ne tatou a mea konei, ka oko mai ki a tatou a fakamanuiaga seki fuafuagina.


19 In his love, Jehovah has made his Word, the Bible, available in hundreds of languages so that ‘all sorts of people may come to an accurate knowledge of the truth.’ (1 Tim. 2:4) He knows that humans can better fill their spiritual need when they read his thoughts in the language of their heart. 	 19 I tena alofa, ne fai ei ne Ieova a tena Muna ko te Tusi Tapu, ke avanoa i se fia selau o ‵gana ko te mea ke mafai ne ‘tino katoa o iloa tonu ne latou a te munatonu.’ (1 Timo. 2:4) E iloa ne ia me ‵lei atu ki tino ke fakama‵lie a olotou manakoga faka-te-agaga māfai e fai‵tau ne latou a ana mafaufauga i te ‵gana eiloa telā e malama‵lama ‵lei ei latou.


Also desirable for study and meditation is relative quiet and freedom from distractions. 	 E se gata i ei, e manakogina foki se koga se logoā kae filemu ko te mea ke ‵saga tonu atu tatou ki ‵tou sukesukega kae mafaufau ‵loto ki ei.


With hearts full of love for our “one Lord,” for our “one God,” and for one another, we are determined “to observe the oneness of the spirit in the uniting bond of peace.” 	 E ‵fonu eiloa ‵tou loto i te a‵lofa ki ‵tou ‘Aliki e tokotasi,’ ko Iesu Keliso; ki te ‵tou ‘Atua e tokotasi,’ ko Ieova, mo te suā tino ki te suā tino.


(Matthew 10:8) Jesus issued that instruction to his apostles when he sent them forth to preach the good news. 	 (Mataio 10:8) Ne fai ne Iesu te fakatonuga tenā ki ana apositolo i te taimi ne uga ei ne ia ke olo o folafola atu te tala ‵lei.


3 The Bible shows that God considers young children to be holy even if only one of their parents is a faithful Christian. 	 3 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu me kilo atu a te Atua ki tama‵liki fo‵liki e pelā me tapu, faitalia me fai fua se tokotasi o ana mātua e pelā me se Kelisiano fakamaoni.


(Heb. 12:23) However, the word “congregation” can have another meaning, referring to all Christians, no matter what hope they have.—See The Watchtower, April 15, 2007, pages 21-23. 	 (Epelu 12:23) Kae ko te pati ‘fakapotopotoga’ e mafai o isi sena suā fakauigaga, telā e fakasino atu foki ki Kelisiano katoa, faitalia me se a te lotou fakamoemoega. Ke onoono ki The Watchtower i a Apelila 15, 2007, te itulau e 21-23.


(Matthew 24:14) They are happy to learn that Satan’s wicked system of things will shortly be replaced with Jehovah’s righteous new world. 	 (Mataio 24:14) E fia‵fia latou ke iloa atu me ko pili o sui te fakanofonofoga masei a Satani tenei ki te lalolagi fou kae amiotonu a Ieova.


14 Jesus stated that the days of that tribulation would be cut short “on account of the chosen ones,” the remnant of anointed Christians still on earth. 	 14 Ne fai mai a Iesu me ka fakamu‵tana fua a aso o te fakalavelave tenā “ona ko tino filifilia a te Atua,” te ‵toega o Kelisiano fakaekegina kolā koi ‵nofo i te lalolagi nei.


“More insight than all my teachers I have come to have,” said the psalmist, “because your reminders are a concern to me. 	 Ne fai mai te tino faisalamo penei: “E sili atu a te mea e iloa ne au i lo oku faiakoga katoa, me e maua oku mafaufauga mai i au fakatonuga.


3 Eventually, Jehovah extended his rulership by bringing into existence the vast and intricate physical universe, including the earth. 	 3 Fakamuli ifo loa, ne toe fakalauefa ne Ieova tena pulega mai i te faitega o te vanimonimo lasi kae lauefa, e aofia i ei te lalolagi.


By showing such personal interest, you will be able to determine whether further help is needed. 	 Mai te fakaasi atu o te fiafia totino i te auala tenei, ko mafai ei o iloa ne koe māfai e isi ne nisi mea e manakogina ke fesoasoani ki ei.


(Deut. 30:19, 20; Josh. 24:15) If we choose the right course, we can look to Jehovah to guide our steps. 	 (Teu. 30:19, 20; Iosu. 24:15) Kāfai e filifili ne tatou te auala tonu, e mafai o ‵kilo atu tatou ki a Ieova ke takitaki mai tatou i ‵tou auala.


Lies damage both the one telling them and the one believing them. 	 E fakamasei ne te loi a te tino loi mo te tino telā e talitonu ki ei.


What was the merchant in Jesus’ illustration willing to do to gain the priceless pearl? 	 Se a te mea ne loto fiafia a te tino faipisinisi i te tala fakatusa a Iesu ke fai ko te mea ke maua ne ia a te ‵toe penina tāua?


A Choice Relevant for Us 	 Te Filifiliga Telā e Pānaki Tonu mo Tatou


Peter tried to protect him with a sword, but Jesus said to Peter: “Return your sword to its place, for all those who take the sword will perish by the sword.” 	 Ne taumafai a Petelu o puipui a Iesu ki te pelu, kae ne fai atu a ia penei ki a Petelu: “Tuku tau pelu ki tena sifi; me ko latou katoa kolā e fakaaogā te pelu, e ‵mate foki i te pelu.”


He will “open to you . . . the floodgates of the heavens and actually empty out upon you a blessing until there is no more want.” 	 Ka “‵tala ne [ia] a fakamalama o te lagi kae ‵ligi ifo a vaegā mea ‵lei katoa.”


Very likely, you have experienced much joy in serving Jehovah since your baptism. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ko oti ne maua ne koe te lagonaga fiafia mai te tavini atu ki a Ieova talu mai tau papatisoga.


2 Now think about Jehovah God and his Son, Jesus Christ. 	 2 Kae ke mafaufau nei koe ki a Ieova te Atua mo tena Tama, ko Iesu Keliso.


At Psalm 35:18, we read: “I will laud you in the big congregation; among a numerous people I shall praise you.” 	 I te Salamo 35:18, e fai‵tau tatou penei: “Au e fakafetai ki a koe i mua o te fakapotopotoga o ou tino, e ‵viki atu foki au ki a koe i mua o latou katoa.”


Practicing sin is an indication of a lack of loyal love for God. 	 A te faiga faeloa o te agasala se fakaasiga tenā o te se lava o te alofa fakamaoni ki te Atua.


At the time that Jehovah spoke to Moses, the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob had long been dead—Abraham for 329 years, Isaac for 224, and Jacob for 197. 	 I te taimi ne faipati atu ei a Ieova ki a Mose, a Apelaamo, Isaako, mo Iakopo ko leva ne ‵mate. A Apelaamo ko 329 tausaga ne mate i ei, Isaako ko 224 tausaga, kae ko Iakopo ko 197 tausaga.


“Loving the Alien Resident” 	 ‘Ke A‵lofa ki Tino Mai Fenua Fakaa‵tea’


18. How can one avoid becoming spiritually lukewarm in God’s eyes? 	 18 I aso nei, ko oti ne ‵tō atu foki a Kelisiano kolā ne fakamaoni muamua ki te uiga foki ko te sē fakalogo.


18 You will surely agree that you have many good things for which to be grateful. 	 18 Ka lotomalie eiloa koe me e uke ‵ki a mea ‵lei e ‵tau o loto fakafetai koe ki ei.


Nevertheless, food shortages prevail in large areas of the world because many people do not have sufficient land to grow food or enough money to buy food. 	 E tiga te feitu tenā, e tumau eiloa te oge meakai i kogā fenua ‵lasi i te lalolagi ona ko te se lava o laukele e ‵toki ei ne tino e tokouke olotou fatoaga io me ne tupe e lava mo ‵togi meakai.


Such a statement casts God in a bad light and does not reflect his personality and behavior. 	 E tuku atu ne vaegā fakamatalaga penā se akoakoga ‵se e uiga ki te Atua kae e se fakaasi atu i ei ana uiga tonu mo ana faifaiga.


(Romans 2:15) In short, Adam had free will. 	 (Loma 2:15) A te ‵tonuga loa, ne maua ne Atamu te saolotoga ke fai ana filifiliga.


Soon the Devil will be done away with. 	 Ko pili o fakaseai atu a te Tiapolo.


This harmonizes with Paul’s counsel: “Let your utterance be always with graciousness, seasoned with salt, so as to know how you ought to give an answer to each one.”—Colossians 4:6. 	 E fetaui ‵tonu a mea konei mo pati polopoloki a Paulo, konei: “Ke isi se alofa i otou pati e fai sale, ke faka‵kona foki ki te masima ke tumau tena aoga, ko te mea ke iloa ne koutou o tali atu ki so se tino e fesili mai ki a koutou.”—Kolose 4:6.


“We’ll do that!” 	 “Ka fai ne matou!”


“And they assembled them at the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon.”—REVELATION 16:16, English Standard Version. 	 “Kae ne ‵luku fakatasi latou ne mea konā ki te koga e taku faka-Epelu ko Amaketo.”—FAKAASIGA 16:16, English Standard Version.


Have we formed a loyal attachment to the organization that Jehovah is using today? 	 E mata, ko maua ne tatou se lagonaga fakamaoni ki te fakapotopotoga telā e fakaaogā ne Ieova i aso nei?


Yes, back in 1918/19, Jehovah did discipline his people. 	 E tonu, ne polopoloki ne Ieova ana tino i tausaga ko te 1918 mo te 1919.


(For fully formatted text, see publication) 	 Se a te aogā o te feagaiga fou ki olaga o Kelisiano fakaekegina? 20.


(Psalm 46:1; Philippians 4:13) How grateful we can be for all of this! 	 (Salamo 46:1; Filipi 4:13) Ko oko eiloa i te lasi o te ‵tou loto fakafetai mō mea katoa konei!


NEUROSURGEON DR. ALEXEI MARNOV. 	 TOKITA APO I MEA TAU UAUA KO ALEXEI MARNOV.


13 Ella, who has since been released, maintained her joy despite hardship. 	 Ne fai penā ona ko te malosi telā ne tuku mai ne Ieova ki a ia kae e se ko tena malosi eiloa.


God provided for them. 	 Ne tausi eiloa ne te Atua latou.


He actually invites us to draw close to him. 	 A te tonuga loa, e ‵kami mai ne ia tatou ke fakapili‵pili atu ki a ia.


(1 Corinthians 5:6-8) The bread represented Jesus’ perfect, sinless human body, which fittingly had been offered as a ransom sacrifice. 	 (1 Kolinito 5:6-8) Ne fakaata mai i te falaoa a te foitino ‵lei katoatoa o Iesu telā ne tuku mai ne ia e pelā me se taulaga togiola.


(Acts 6:7) How devastating that must have been for the chief priests! 	 (Galuega 6:7) Ko se faka‵tau eiloa i te fakafanoanoa atu o te mea tenā ki faitaulaga sili!


After all, a true prophet would never advise him to break God’s Law. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ka se mafai o fakamalosi atu se pelofeta tonu ke ofa ne ia te Tulafono a te Atua.


“Wisdom is vindicated by its results,” the Bible says. 	 “Kae e fakatalitonugina te poto o te tagata e auala i ana galuega amio‵tonu,” ko pati mai te Tusi Tapu.


Why do marriage mates need to show respect for each other? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei mo tauavaga o fakaasi atu te āva o te suā tino ki te suā tino?


In addition to their decorative value, palms were prized for their abundant fruit, with some trees continuing productive for over a hundred years.* By remaining firmly planted in true worship, you can similarly “go on bearing fruit in every good work.”—Colossians 1:10. 	 I tafa o te teu fakagaligaliga o fale, ne tāua malosi foki a pāma ona ko te uke o olotou fuataga, kae e ‵fua mai eiloa a nisi pāma i tausaga e silia atu i te selau.* Mai te ‵tu ‵mautakitaki i te tapuakiga tonu, e mafai eiloa o tumau koe i te “fua mai” i te faiga o galuega ‵lei.—Kolose 1:10.


Do you regularly praise and thank Jehovah? 	 E mata, e ‵viki kae fakafetai atu faeloa koe ki a Ieova?


Others believe that several original languages developed independently, advancing from simple grunts to complex speech. 	 E tali‵tonu a nisi tino me isi ne ‵gana muamua eiloa ne ati aka i a latou eiloa, kae gasolosolo mai gūgū malie ke oko loa ki ‵gana kese‵kese kae faiga‵ta.


6 The issue was an important one. 	 6 E tāua ‵ki a te kinauga tenā.


In Bible times, Christians suffered from similar problems. 	 I aso o te Tusi Tapu, ne logo‵mae foki a Kelisiano mai i vaegā fakalavelave penā.


9 Because of his godly devotion, the faithful patriarch Abraham sought to please God when it came time to select a wife for his son Isaac. 	 Ne fai atu a Apelaamo ki tena tavini fakamaoni penei: “Au e manako ke tauto koe i te igoa o te Aliki, te Atua o te lagi mo te lalolagi, ke mo a e sala ne koe se avaga ma taku tama tagata tenei mai fafine o te fenua tenei ko Kanana.


Hence, you might worry that your child will start out on the Christian course but then change and lose that original love of the truth. 	 Tela la, kāti e manavase koe me ka kamata tau tama o ola i se olaga Kelisiano kae oti aka ko ‵fuli kae galo atu i a ia a te alofa ki te munatonu.


16 However, a word of caution is needed. 	 16 E ui i ei, e manakogina ke fakaeteete tatou.


And Judah and Israel continued to dwell in security, everyone under his own vine and under his own fig tree.”—1 Kings 4:20, 25. 	 A tino Iuta mo Isalaelu ne nofo faeloa mo te saogalemu i aso ne ola ei a Solomona. E tofu eiloa kaiga takitasi mo olotou togā vine mo togā mati.”—1 Tupu 4:20, 25.


Other problems will be solved too. 	 Ka faka‵lei aka foki i ei a nisi fakalavelave.


World rulers seem to feel this way. 	 Tenā eiloa te lagonaga e maua sāle ne takitaki pule o te lalolagi.


(Luke 11:9, 13) Understanding the nature of the holy spirit will enable us to grasp the key role it can play in our lives. 	 (Luka 11:9, 13) Kafai ko malamalama tatou i te uiga tonu o te agaga tapu, ka mafai ei o iloa ne tatou a te pogai tāua e galue i ei i ‵tou olaga.


Remember the example of King Solomon’s son Rehoboam. 	 Masaua te fakaakoakoga a te tama tagata a te tupu ko Solomona, ko Leopoamo.


(Romans 8:15) And faith in our heavenly Father never leads to disappointment. 	 (Loma 8:15) Ka se mafai eiloa o fanoa‵noa tatou māfai e tali‵tonu tatou ki te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi.


(Luke 5:39) Even when that is not the case, younger ones may have greater strength and energy than older ones have. 	 (Luka 5:39) Kafai foki loa e iloa ne tino ma‵tua o fakaaoga a poto ‵fou konā, kae koi ma‵losi fakafia atu eiloa a talavou i lō latou.


Later, God’s Law to the Israelites did not permit the marriage of a fleshly brother and sister.—Leviticus 18:9. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne seki talia i te tulafono a te Atua ne tuku ki te kau Isalaelu ke avaga se tautuagane ‵tonu.—Levitiko 18:9.


Are we warmly greeting newcomers when they arrive at the Kingdom Hall? 	 E mata e fakatalofa faka‵lei atu tatou ki tino ‵fou kolā e oko atu ki te Fale Tapuaki?


What God’s Kingdom Will Do 	 Mea Kolā ka Fai ne te Malo o te Atua


They commented: “Faith is not something you inherit. 	 A te fakatuanaki e sē se mea telā ne fanau mai mo koe.


Certain shepherds heard what angelic announcement? 	 Se a te folafolaga a te agelu telā ne lagona ne tausi mamoe?


“The Father is greater than I am.”—John 14:28. 	 • “E sili atu te Tamana i a au.”—Ioane 14:28.


An examination of this illustration will enhance our appreciation for the depth of Jehovah’s wisdom, whether our hope is to go to heaven or to gain everlasting life here on earth. 	 A te suke‵suke ki te fakatusaga tenei ka ati aka i ei a te ‵tou loto fakafetai mō te ‵poko o te poto o Ieova, faitalia me e fakamoe‵moe tatou ke olo atu ki te lagi io me ke maua te ola se-gata-mai i lalo i te lalolagi nei.


However, most do not understand the sign’s real significance. 	 Kae e ui i ei, e se malama‵lama a te tokoukega i te tāua o te fakailoga.


Why is it important to pray with and for our student? 	 Kaia e tāua ei ke ‵talo fakatasi mo te tino akoga kae ‵talo atu foki mō latou?


But all it takes is one “exception” for him to have to reevaluate his understanding of that law. 	 Kae ko te mea “fua” telā ne maua i ei, ko ia ke toe avaka ki luga a tena malamalama i te tulafono tenā.


14 An Open House With a Purpose 	 21 E Ola te Muna a Ieova—Manatu Tāua Mai i Tusi a Iakopo mo Petelu


He is determined to let the divine will govern his actions down to his sacrificial death. 	 Ne fatuaki tena loto ke talia ne ia ke pule atu te loto o te Atua ki ana faifaiga katoa ke oko eiloa ki te taimi e mate ei a ia pelā me se taulaga.


18 True, there is nothing wrong with eating, drinking, and engaging in wholesome forms of entertainment when done in moderation. 	 18 E tonu, e seai se mea e masei i te kai, inu, kae aofia i vaega o fakafiafiaga ‵gali māfai e fai faka‵lei.


They were imperfect humans, but they were approved servants of Jehovah, and they were in need of divine help. 	 A latou ne tino sē ‵lei katoatoa, ne tavini a Ieova kolā ne taliagina, kae ne ma‵nako malosi foki latou ki te fesoasoani o te Atua.


(Romans 12:2) Leaving behind their former way of life and happily conforming to the laws and principles of the Kingdom government, millions have found peace and happiness now and bright prospects for the future.—Colossians 3:9-11. 	 (Loma 12:2) I te tiakinaga o olotou olaga mua kae ‵fuli atu mo te fia‵fia ki tulafono mo fakatakitakiga o te Malo o te Atua, ko oti ne maua ne te fia miliona te filemu mo te fiafia i aso nei e pelā foki mo te fakamoemoega mautinoa mō aso mai mua.—Kolose 3:9-11.


Consider: Try as we may, none of us on our own can escape the ultimate enemy—death. 	 Mafaufau ki te mea tenei: Faitalia ‵tou taumafaiga, e seai se tino i a tatou e mafai o sao i te ‵toe fili matagā—ko te mate.


(Proverbs 2:1-10) The apostle Paul discussed the need for solid faith and strong hope. 	 (Faataoto 2:1-10) Ne fakaasi mai ne te apositolo ko Paulo me e ‵tau o maua se fakatuanaki mautakitaki mo se fakamoemoega mautinoa.


For instance, Christ’s presence in Kingdom glory is now a reality, and anointed Christians who were faithful to death have experienced the fulfillment of the prophetic promise: “To him that conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.” 	 E pelā mo te taunu tonu mai o te fakatasi mai o Keliso i te ‵malu o tena Malo, ko maua foki ne Kelisiano fakaekegina kolā ne fakamaoni ke oko eiloa ki te mate a te fakataunuga o te folafolaga fakapelofeta tenei: “Ki a latou kola e manumalo, e tuku atu ne au a te saolotoga o ‵kai ki te fuaga o te lakau o te ola, tela e ola i te Fatoaga a te Atua.”


Yet others do not inquire at all because they reject the very idea that God exists.—Psalm 10:4. 	 Kae e sē fia fesili lele eiloa a nisi tino penā ona ko te sē tali‵tonu me e ola te Atua.—Salamo 10:4.


In his words to the prophet Isaiah, quoted above, Almighty God, Jehovah, described his own ability to foretell the future. 	 I ana pati ki te pelofeta ko Isaia, kolā e siki mai i luga nei, ne fakamatala mai ne te Atua Sili, ko Ieova, me e mafai o ‵valo mai ne ia a mea ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua.


17 As the present system of things moves toward its end, the foretold “pangs of distress” will continue. 	 17 E pelā mo te gasolo atu ki mua o te olaga masei tenei ki tena fakaotiga, ka tumau eiloa a “puapuagā” kolā ne ‵valo mai.


Others consult fortune-tellers or psychics, who claim to “read” the future by interpreting patterns in tarot cards, numbers, or the lines of one’s hand. 	 Kae ko nisi tino e ‵sala atu ki tino fakamatala mea ‵tupu i aso mai mua, kolā e fai mai me mafai o “fakamatala” ne latou te olaga i aso mai mua i lamī, mai i napa e tuku mai ne latou, mo laina kolā e ‵tele i ou alofilima.


(1 Cor. 14:23; Heb. 10:24, 25) That involves far more than just spending some time together in the same space, as is done by people who go to a market or to a sports arena. 	 (1 Kolinito 14:23; Epelu 10:24, 25) Ke ‵kau fakatasi, e ‵tau o uke atu a mea e fai ne tatou i lō te maopoopo tasi fua i se koga, e pelā mo mea e fai ne tino kolā e olo ki se maketi io me se malae ta‵fao.


Thunderous warnings from the Bible were sounded forth, flashes of Scriptural truth were made known, and the realm of false religion was shaken to its foundation, just as buildings are shaken by an earthquake. 	 Ne fakailoa atu ne latou a fakailoaga fakama‵taku mai te Tusi Tapu kolā e fai pelā me ne fa‵tili, muna‵tonu kolā e maina mai e pelā me ne uila, kae ne fai i ei ke galulu a te fakavae o lotu ‵se, e pelā eiloa mo fale ‵lasi kolā e ga‵lulu i se mafuie.


Let us always remain loyal to Jehovah as we unify our heart, fully confident that he will continue to bless his loyal ones.—2 Sam. 22:26. 	 Ke na tumau faeloa tatou i te fakamaoni ki a Ieova mo te loto talitonu katoatoa me ka tumau i te fakamanuia ne ia ana tino fakamaoni.—2 Samuelu 22:26.


I wondered if she had been serving Jehovah just to please her family. 	 Ne mafaufau au me e mata, ne tavini atu fua a ia ki a Ieova ke fakafiafia atu ki tena kāiga.


(See the box on page 25.) 	 (Ke onoono ki te pokisi i te itulau e 29.)


They found it when they responded favorably to the good news proclaimed by the Witnesses. 	 Kae ne maua ne latou te fiafia tenā i te taimi ne talia ei ne latou te tala ‵lei telā ne folafola atu ne te kau Molimau.


Catholic theologian Augustine of Hippo (354-430 C.E.) “held to the conviction that there will be no millennium,” says The Catholic Encyclopedia.* 	 A te faifeau Katolika ko Augustine mai Hippo (354-430 T.A.) ne “talitonu katoatoa me e seai se pulega i loto i te afe tausaga,” ko pati i The Catholic Encyclopedia.*


How should we view our assignments to preach and to build up our brothers? 	 E ‵tau o pefea te ‵tou kilokiloga ki te tauliaga ke talai mo te atiakaga o ‵tou taina?


In line with Paul’s admonition recorded at Romans 12:1, 2, what self-scrutiny should we make? 	 E pelā mo pati fakamalosi a Paulo i te Loma 12:1, 2, se a te iloiloga telā e ‵tau o fai ne tatou ki a tatou eiloa?


While men were sleeping, his enemy came and oversowed weeds in among the wheat and left. 	 I te taimi ne ‵moe ei a tino i te po, ne fanatu tena fili, ‵toki ne ia a mouku i va o saito, fano ei keatea.


When Jehovah, “the examiner of hearts,” observed Abraham, he saw something good in the man—and he helped to make the good grow.—Proverbs 17:3; 2 Chronicles 16:9. 	 I te taimi ne kilokilo atu ei a Ieova, “te tino telā e iloilo ne ia a loto,” ki a Apelaamo, lavea ei ne ia se mea ‵lei i tou tagata—kae ne fesoasoani atu a ia o fai ke momea aka te ‵lei.—Faataoto 17:3, NW; 2 Nofoaiga Tupu 16:9.


We show that we are exclusively devoted to God when we make a dedication to him and get baptized. 	 E fakaasi atu ne tatou a te ‵tou tavini katoatoa atu ki a Ieova i te taimi e fakaasi atu ei tou tukuatuga ki a ia e auala i te ‵talo mo te papatisoga.


18 At a critical point, there will be “signs in sun and moon and stars,” and “the sign of the Son of man will appear in heaven.” 	 18 I se taimi tāua o te olaga, “ka isi ne fakailoga i te la, te masina mo fetu,” kae ka “lavea atu i te lagi a te fakailoga o te Tama a te Tagata.”


So they stood firm, setting a sterling example for us today.—Num. 14:1-10. 	 Tela la ne ‵tu ‵mautakitaki lāua, kae ne tuku mai ne lāua se fakaakoakoga ‵lei mō tatou i aso nei.—Numela 14:1-10.


What might you give the congregation in return? 	 Ne a mea kāti e toe taui atu ne koe ki te fakapotopotoga?


Employers prefer workers who do not cheat. 	 E sili atu te fia‵fia o tino pule ki tino ga‵lue kolā e se faitogafiti.


What work is being spearheaded by anointed Christians, and what opportunity is still open to individuals who are part of Satan’s world? 	 Se a te galuega telā e fakasalalau atu ne Kelisiano fakaekegina, kae se a te avanoaga koi ‵tala atu ki tino kolā e aofia i te lalolagi a Satani?


Science, to be sure, has shed light on many “how” questions, such as: How do brain cells work? 	 Ne taumafai malosi a saienitisi ke fakamautinoa ke maua ne latou a tali ki fesili konei, e pelā mo te: E galue pefea a sela o te mafaufau?


Of course, making plans can be challenging. 	 E tonu, e mafai o uke a fakalavelave ki te faiga o palani.


(Matt. 6:9, ftn.) For instance, by proclaiming the truth about Jehovah’s wonderful qualities and his unchangeable purpose for mankind, we defend God’s name against Satan’s lies and slander. 	 (Mata. 6:9) E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, mai te folafola atu ne tatou a te munatonu e uiga ki uiga ‵gali o Ieova mo tena fuafuaga telā e se mafai o mafuli mō tino katoa, ko ‵pulu eiloa ne tatou a te igoa o te Atua mai loi mo fatufatuga a Satani.


14 Today, we are not called on to engage in physical warfare, but we are privileged to show courage by our zealous preaching activity. 	 14 I aso nei, e se ‵kami mai ke ‵kau atu tatou ki se taua faka-te-foitino, kae e maua ne tatou a te tauliaga ke fakaasi atu te loto malosi e auala i te ‵tou talai atu mo te loto finafinau.


We have his Word, his holy spirit, and his worldwide congregation to help us. 	 E maua ne tatou tena Muna, tena agaga tapu, mo tena fakapotopotoga i te lalolagi kātoa ke fesoasoani mai ki a tatou.


COVER: Beach background: © Andoni Canela/age fotostock 	 TE ITULAU E 25 • PESE: 74, 8.


16, 17. (a) What is the final event that Jesus mentions in his illustration? (b) Why do we conclude that the fulfillment of that event still lies ahead? 	 16, 17. (a) Se a te mea fakaoti ka tupu ne faipati ki ei a Iesu i tena tala fakatusa? (e) Kaia e fakaiku ei ne tatou me i te fakataunuga o te mea tenā ka tupu i aso mai mua?


7 Rahab is another example of courage. 	 7 A Lahapa se suā fakaakoakoga o te loto toa.


He stated: “Observe intently the birds of heaven, because they do not sow seed or reap or gather into storehouses; still your heavenly Father feeds them. 	 Ana muna: “Ke ‵kilo koutou ki manu eva; a latou e se ‵toki saito, io me kati saito, io me fakaputu i fale saito; kae fagaigina eiloa latou ne te otou Tamana telā i te lagi.


She yearns for his love, and that requires that she be lovable. 	 E manako malosi te fafine ke alofa atu tena avaga ki a ia, kae e manakogina foki ke fai ne ia a uiga kolā e alofa malosi atu ei a tena avaga ki a ia.


Does Life Have Any Real Meaning? 	 E Mata, e Aoga Tonu Eiloa te Olaga?


Then I left. 	 Oti aka, fano ei au.”


God’s name as found in the Bible. 	 Ko te igoa o te Atua telā e maua i te Tusi Tapu.


3, 4. (a) How and for how long has violent anger afflicted humans? (b) Could Cain have controlled his anger? 	 3, 4. (a) I te auala fea kae pefea te leva ne pokotia ei a tino i te uiga kaitaua? (e) E mata, ne mafai o taofiofi ne Kaino tena kaitaua?


(John 13:1) How? 	 (Ioane 13:1) E pefea la?


The prophet Nathan’s prompt action foils the plan, and David’s son Solomon is made king. 	 Ne fakagata te aofaga tenā ona ko mea kolā ne fai fakavave ne te pelofeta ko Natano, kae ne fai i ei a te tama a Tavita ko Solomona mo fai te tupu.


(Rom. 12:13) We can share something simple with others, remembering that “better is a dish of vegetables where there is love than a manger-fed bull and hatred along with it.” 	 (Loma 12:13) E mafai o ‵kai fakatasi tatou mo nisi tino, kae ke masaua me “e sili atu te ‵lei manafai e kai laulakau koe fakatasi mo tino kolā e alofa koe ki ei, i lo te kai meafasi ‵gali i te koga e seai se fiafia i ei.”


(Prov. 14:15) On the other hand, do not procrastinate. 	 (Faataoto 14:15) Kae i te suā feitu, ke mo a ma fakatalave.


Show Loving Interest 	 Fakaasi Atu te Alofa Tonu


(Psalm 145:11, 12) Do you have similar appreciation for God’s loving way of ruling? 	 (Salamo 145:11, 12) E mata, e penā foki tou amanaia ki te pulega alofa a te Atua?


13, 14. (a) Why should we be patient with one another? (b) What promise do we want to remember? 	 13, 14. (a) Kaia e ‵tau ei o fakatau fakaasi atu ne tatou a te kufaki? (e) Se a te folafolaga e ‵tau o masaua ne tatou?


As many as 30 Witnesses were killed in that turbulent period, but not even the threat of death could break the loyalty of God’s people.* Like David, they endured injustices but eventually came off victorious. 	 E nofo ki se toko 30 a Molimau ne tamate i te vaitaimi o te fakalavelave tenā, kae ne seki mafai lele ne te fakamataku o te mate o lepe ne ia te fakamaoni o tino o te Atua.* E pelā mo Tavita, ne kufaki latou i faifaiga sē fakamaoni kae ne manumalo eiloa latou fakamuli.


However, instead of following what is popular, Christians heed the Bible’s admonition: “Quit being fashioned after this system of things, but be transformed by making your mind over, that you may prove to yourselves the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” 	 Kae i lō te tautali atu ki te toe manatu lauiloa penā, e ‵saga atu eiloa a Kelisiano ki te fakamalosiga mai te Tusi Tapu, tenei: “Ke se amio fakatasi koutou mo te lalolagi nei, ka ke ‵fuli koutou i te fakafouga otou mafaufau, ko te mea ke fakatalitonu ne koutou me se a te loto o te Atua, te mea ‵lei, te mea e logomalie mo te gali.”


For other lessons from David’s attempt to transport the Ark to Jerusalem, see The Watchtower, May 15, 2005, pages 16-19. 	 Mō nisi akoakoga mai i taumafaiga a Tavita ke avatu te Pusa ki Ielusalema, ke onoono ki Te Faleleoleo Maluga i a Iuni 1, 2005, te itulau e 8-11.


16 The unity of the Christian congregation is the result of all being moved by love for God to treat others with love. 	 16 A te ‵kau fakatasi o te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano ko te ikuga o mea katoa kolā ne fakamalosi aka ne te alofa ki te Atua ke fai faka‵lei atu ki nisi tino mo te alofa.


(Judg. 16:4, 5, 15-21) How contemptible her action was! 	 (Famasino 16:4, 5, 15-21, Tusi Paia, Samoa.)


How did Jehovah view Job? 	 Ne kilo atu pefea a Ieova ki a Iopu?


(Titus 2:3-5) We can all benefit from her observation. 	 (Tito 2:3-5) E mafai o maua ne tatou katoa a mea aogā mai tena kilokiloga.


However, what if some obstacles seem to sap you of spiritual energy? 	 Kae pefea la mafai ko vāivāi koe i te feitu faka-te-agaga ona ko nisi fakalavelave?


Is that really so? 	 E mata, e tonu eiloa te manatu tenā?


12 Who will make this significant future declaration of “Peace and security”? 	 12 Ko oi ka fai ne ia a te kalaga tāua tenei “Filemu kae tokagamalie” i te taimi mai mua?


She told the couple that just a few hours earlier, she had prayed about that very question, asking God for an answer. 	 Ne fai atu tou fafine ki te tauavaga me i ne nāi itula mai mua atu i ei, ne ‵talo atu ei a ia e uiga ki te fesili eiloa tenā, kae fakamolemole atu ki te Atua mō se tali.


Am I determined to continue telling others about God’s Kingdom to the extent that I reasonably can?’ 	 E mata, ko oti ne fakaiku aka ne au ke tumau i te takutaku atu ki tino e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua e ‵tusa mo te mea telā e mafai ne au o fai?’


19 After the Flood, there was a saying: “Just like Nimrod a mighty hunter in opposition to Jehovah.” 	 19 Mai tua o te Lolo, e isi se tugapati ne fai mai penei: “E pelā eiloa mo Nimalota, te tino tuli manu takutakua telā ne ‵teke ki a Ieova.”


The apostle Paul traveled thousands of miles and faced great hardships in the ministry. 	 Ne faimalaga atu a te apositolo ko Paulo i te fia afe o maila kae ne fakafesagai atu ki fakalavelave faiga‵ta i te galuega talai.


Note what Proverbs 24:10 says: “Have you shown yourself discouraged in the day of distress? Your power will be scanty.” 	 Masaua a pati i te Faataoto 24:10, penei: “Kafai koe e vaivai i te taimi e tupu ei se fakalavelave, ko tena uiga a koe e vaivai eiloa.”


Without food no one can survive long. 	 E se mafai o ola se tino e aunoa mo meakai.


(Read 2 Corinthians 1:20.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Kolinito 1:20.)


People in these last days are lovers of money, lovers of themselves, and lovers of pleasures. 	 E ma‵nako malosi a tino i aso fakaoti konei ki tupe, fakafiafiaga, kae e ma‵natu fakapito foki.


The sixth and seventh visions will help us appreciate the privilege we have to serve in God’s clean organization. 	 Ka fesoasoani mai a te ono mo te fitu ke fakatāua ne tatou a te tauliaga ko maua ne tatou ke tavini atu i te fakapotopotoga ‵ma a Ieova.


Did you not have hope long before, when you first heard the good news? 	 Ko leva ne maua ne koe te fakamoemoega, i te taimi ne fatoā logo ei koe i te tala ‵lei, i ne?


How well this psalm depicts how Christ’s followers on earth today can be happy! 	 Ko oko loa te gali o te fakamatalaga tenei i te salamo e uiga ki te auala e mafai ei o fia‵fia a soko o Keliso i aso nei!


Did Gertrud murmur about such treatment? 	 E mata, ne fāmeo a Gertrud ona ko te mea tenā?


(2 Ki. 19:35; Rev. 16:14, 16) Satan and his demons will be abyssed for a thousand years. 	 (2 Tupu 19:35; Fakaasiga 16:14, 16) Ka saisai a Satani mo ana temoni i loto i se afe tausaga.


11 Later Joshua, “full of the spirit of wisdom,” succeeded Moses. 	 11 Mai tua ifo ne ‵fonu a Iosua “i te poto” io me ko te agaga o te Atua kae ne sui ne ia Mose.


We can be certain that the glorious prophetic announcement of peace made by the angels at Jesus’ birth will be fulfilled without fail. 	 E mafai o mautinoa i a tatou me i te folafolaga fakavaloaga gali e uiga ki te filemu telā ne fai ne agelu i te fanaumaiga o Iesu ka se mafai o se fakataunu.


And he 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.’”—Mal. 3:1-3. 	 Ka vau a ia o fakamasino e pelā me se tino e faka‵ma siliva. 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.”—Malaki 3:1-3.


As prophesied by Isaiah, how do the other sheep walk behind the anointed slave class and serve as “unpaid laborers”? 	 E pelā mo te valoaga a Isaia, e sa‵sale atu pefea a nisi mamoe mai tua o te tavini fakaekegina e pelā me ne “pologa”?


For example, the National Post of Canada reports on one person who admits that while it is difficult to tell someone else what you did wrong, “there is something extremely freeing about having someone acknowledge it, praying with you and saying this is what you need to do.” 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne lipoti mai ne te National Post o Kanata me ne fai atu se tino e tokotasi me e tiga eiloa e faigata ke fakaasi atu tau mea ‵se ne fai ki se tino, “e maua eiloa se lagonaga gali māfai ko iloa ne se tino, e ‵talo fakatasi mo koe kae fakaasi atu a mea e ‵tau o fai ne koe.”


Those events confirmed that prophecies in the Hebrew Scriptures about the Messiah had come true, thus proving that Jesus was indeed the promised Messiah. 	 Ne fakapa‵tonu mai i mea konā ne ‵tupu me i valoaga i Tusitusiga faka-Epelu e uiga ki te Mesia ko taunu eiloa, kae fakatalitonu mai i ei i a Iesu ko te Mesia eiloa telā ne folafola mai.


But when you show them something from the Bible, they will listen attentively.” 	 Kae kafai e fakaasi atu ne koe se manatu mai te Tusi Tapu, ka fakalogo‵logo faka‵lei mai eiloa latou.”


Through whom is he doing so? 	 E auala i a ai e fai ei ne ia te mea tenā?


A Christian husband and wife should be able to trust each other, to rely on each other. 	 E ‵tau o fakatau tali‵tonu a te tauavaga i a laua eiloa, kae fakatau fesoasoani.


18 Fourth, our personal sense of decency and respectability will be refined when we train our conscience according to Bible principles. 	 18 Ako te fa, a ‵tou uiga agamalu ka fakamalosi aka i te taimi e akoako ei a ‵tou loto lagona ki fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu.


In addition, for two years he followed a regular schedule of “daily giving talks in the school auditorium of Tyrannus.” 	 I tafa i ei, ne tautali eiloa a ia i se fakasologa tumau mō se lua tausaga me ne “fai sale ana lauga i te faleakoga o Tulano i aso takitasi.”


Surely we should try to cultivate such qualities as love, mercy, kindness, goodness, and patience, reflecting the One who made us. 	 E tonu, e ‵tau eiloa o taumafai ke maua ne tatou a uiga e pelā mo te alofa, alofa fakamagalo, te atafai, te aga‵lei, mo te kufaki ke fakaasi atu ei te vaegā Tino telā ne faite ne ia tatou. 2:22-24.


This feature helps you to identify the language symbols printed on our tracts and other publications in different languages. 	 E fesoasoani mai te faiga tenei ke mafai o matea ne tatou a fakailoga o ‵gana konei i ‵tou tamā pepa mo nisi tusi aka i ‵gana kese‵kese konei.


While respecting their right to privacy, he takes an interest in what he sees and hears in the congregation and lovingly makes himself available to “assist those who are weak.”—Acts 20:35; 1 Thess. 4:11. 	 E ui eiloa e āva a ia ki olotou saolotoga totino, e fiafia a ia ki mea kolā e lavea kae lagona ne ia i te fakapotopotoga kae alofa eiloa o fakaavanoa a ia ke “fesoasoani atu . . . ki a latou kolā e vāivāi.”—Galu. 20:35; 1 Tesa. 4:11.


(Deut. 1:36) After Israel’s deliverance from Egypt in the 16th century B.C.E., Moses sent 12 men to spy out Canaan, but only 2 of the spies—Caleb and Joshua—urged the people to have full trust in God and enter the land. 	 (Teutelonome 1:36) Mai tua o te faka‵saoga o te kau Isalaelu mai Aikupito i te 16 senitenali T.L.M., ne uga atu ne Mose a tāgata alamati e toko 12 ke iloilo aka a Kanana, kae e toko 2 fua a tāgata alamati—ko Kalepo mo Iosua—ne fakamalosi atu ki tino ke tali‵tonu katoatoa ki te Atua kae ke ulu atu ki loto i te fenua.


He stated: “My food is for me to do the will of him that sent me and to finish his work.” 	 Ana muna: “A taku meakai, ko te fai ne au a te loto o ia telā ne uga mai ne ia au, kae o fakapalele foki a te galuega ne tuku mai ne ia ki a au ke fai.”


(John 19:39, 40; Acts 9:36-41) Neighbors and others could come to express their grief and console the family.—Mark 5:38, 39. 	 (Ioane 19:39, 40; Galuega 9:36-41) E mafai ne tuakoi mo nisi tino o ‵mai o fakaasi te lotou fanoa‵noakae fakamafanafana atu ki te kāiga.—Maleko 5:38, 39.


Only Jehovah can give us a sure hope, which he does by means of his inspired Word. 	 Ko Ieova fua e mafai o tuku mai ne ia ki a tatou se fakamoemoega mautinoa, kae e tuku mai ne ia e auala i tena Muna fakaosofia.


If such a negative attitude were to take root in a person’s heart, it could erode his joy and confidence. 	 Kafai ko kamata o ‵mau a aka o se vaegā kilokiloga ‵se penā i te loto o se tino, e mafai ei o fakamasei tena fiafia mo tena loto talitonu.


Their final number is 144,000, and the first ones among them were Jesus’ faithful first-century disciples.—Luke 12:32; 1 Corinthians 15:42-44; Revelation 14:1-5. 	 A te lotou aofaki mautinoa ko te 144,000, kae ko tino muamua ke aofia i ei ko soko fakamaoni o Iesu i te senitenali muamua.—Luka 12:32; 1 Kolinito 15:42-44; Fakaasiga 14:1-5.


Are not the ways of you people not adjusted right?”—Ezek. 18:25. 	 Ko otou mea e fai e se ‵tonu.”—Esekielu 18:25.


Note, for instance, what Luke recorded about the way Jesus prayed on the night before his death: “Getting into an agony he continued praying more earnestly.” 	 Ne tusi mai a Luka e uiga ki te auala ne ‵talo atu ei a Iesu i te po mai mua o tena mate: “Ne fi‵ta tena mafaufau kae ne tumau faeloa i te ‵talo malosi atu.”


Remember that Saul had his ideas about God’s will before he became the apostle Paul. 	 Masaua la, me ko oti ne fai ne Saulo ana manatu e uiga ki te loto o te Atua a koi tuai o fai a ia mo fai te apositolo ko Paulo.


(Jer. 1:1) At one point, Jeremiah became perplexed: Why were the wicked prospering while the righteous suffered? 	 (Ielemia 1:1) I se taimi e tasi, ne kamata o manavase a Ielemia penei: Kaia e mau‵mea ei a tino amio ma‵sei a ko tino amio‵tonu e logo‵mae?


8 Like a compass, though, the conscience has its limitations. 	 8 Kae e pelā me se kamupasi, e isi ne tapula o te loto lagona.


However, God promises: “They will certainly build houses and have occupancy; and they will certainly plant vineyards and eat their fruitage. 	 Ne folafola mai a te Atua, penei: “A tino ka faite olotou fale ko ‵nofo ei i ei - ka sē toe fakaaogā eiloa ne nisi tino fakaa‵tea.


WHY JESUS WANTS US TO BE WATCHFUL 	 TE POGAI E MANAKO EI A IESU KE MATAPULA‵PULA TATOU


The great change that came into Rebekah’s life began in a way that may have seemed fairly ordinary to her. 	 A te ‵fuliga lasi i te olaga o Lepeka, ne kamata i se auala telā ne foliga atu ki a ia e pelā me se mea masani.


Some modern-day scholars dismiss the geography of Eden as nonsense, asserting that no such place ever existed. 	 E fakaseaoga ne nisi tino a te koga ne tu ei a Etena e pelā me se mea valea, mai i te fai atu me e seai eiloa se vaegā koga penā.


(Heb. 12:6) Be determined not to repeat the steps that led to the sin, and act on that resolve. 	 (Epelu 12:6) Ke na fakaiku aka ke sē toe fai a auala kolā ne iku atu ki te faiga o te agasala, kae ke gasuesue e ‵tusa mo te faka‵leiga tenā.


Rather, he included himself with them. 	 Kae ne aofia ne ia a ia eiloa i ana pati ki a latou.


Early on, he wrote of “God, to whom I render sacred service with my spirit in connection with the good news about his Son.” 	 I te taimi muamua, ne tusi mai a ia e uiga ki te “Atua telā e tavini ei au ki a ia i toku agaga, i te folafolaga o te tala ‵lei i te Tama.”


A few things, though, are needed, or just one.” 	 A koe ko manavase ka ko fakalavelavegina ou manatu i mea e uke, kae tasi faeloa a te mea e fia maua.”


In turn, we are in a better position to help and encourage them. 	 E se gata i ei, e mafai o ‵tu atu tatou i se tulaga ‵lei ke fesoasoani kae fakamalosi atu ki a latou.


The Bible states: “That is why, just as through one man sin entered into the world and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men because they had all sinned.”—Romans 5:12. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Ne oko mai te agasala ki te lalolagi i te tagata e tokotasi, ne aumai foki ne tena agasala te mate. Telā la, ko oko ki tino katoa te mate, i te mea ko agasala a tino katoa.”—Loma 5:12.


By performing righteous deeds, we let our light shine and thus bring glory to Jehovah’s name. 	 Mai te fakaasi atu o faifaiga amio‵tonu, e fai ei ke maina atu ‵tou mainaga kae ke faka‵malu atu ki te igoa o Ieova.


What course has been pursued by the apostates of Judah? 	 Ne a mea ne fai sāle ne tino aposetate i Iuta?


Jesus’ shed blood will provide the basis for mankind’s deliverance from sin and death.—Heb. 9:12-14. 	 Ka fakavae a te faka‵saoga o tino mai te agasala mo te mate ki te toto maligi o Iesu.—Epe. 9:12-14.


(Romans 8:15-17) Under the holy spirit’s influence, the spirit, or dominant attitude, of anointed ones impels them to apply to themselves what the Scriptures say about Jehovah’s spiritual children. 	 (Loma 8:15-17) E fakamalosi atu ne te agaga tapu a te kau fakaekegina ke fakafetaui aka olotou uiga mo mea kolā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki tama faka-te-agaga a Ieova.


She said, “Jehovah protected those three Hebrews because they would not give worship to an image.” 	 Ne fai atu tou fafine: “Ne puipui ne Ieova a te tokotolu tamataene Epelu ona ko te mea ne seki ifo latou ki te tupua.”


By our “setting the mind on the spirit,” we enjoy peace with our Maker. 	 Mai te “mafaufau faeloa ki te agaga,” ka fia‵fia ei tatou ki te filemu telā e maua ne tatou mo ‵tou Mafuaga.


4 At the root of Paul’s intense hatred of Christianity might well have been the conviction that the new faith would corrupt Judaism by mixing it with foreign, undesirable ideas. 	 4 Kāti ne māfua mai eiloa te takalialia malosi o Paulo ki Kelisiano ona ko tena talitonu me ka fakamasei ne te talitonuga fou a te Lotu Iutaia mai te palu tasi o manatu o tino Iutaia mo manatu o tino mai fenua fakaatea.


Goaded on by their religious leaders, the Jews rejected Jesus. 	 Ona ko te fakaosooso atu o olotou takitaki lotu, ne ‵teke atu ei ne te kau Iutaia a Iesu.


What positive influences helped Timothy? 	 Ne a fakamalosiga aogā ne fesoasoani atu ki a Timoteo?


I AM “LOWLY IN HEART” 	 AU E “LOTO MAULALO”


Recall that Moses seemed ready to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, but he had to wait 40 years before doing so. 	 Masaua me kāti ne mafaufau a Mose i a ia ko toka o ‵taki te kau Isalaelu mai i Aikupito, kae e ‵tau o fakatali a ia ki se 40 tausaga koi tuai o fai a te mea tenā.


Are you concerned about getting older and facing health issues that lie ahead of you? 	 E mata, e manavase koe i a koe ma matua kae uke a masaki ka ‵fepaki mo koe i aso mai mua?


13 The holy spirit has also inspired and preserved God’s written Word for our benefit. 	 13 Ne tausi kae puipui foki ne te agaga tapu a te Muna tusia a te Atua mō te ‵tou ‵lei.


Many can testify to this, based on their own experience. 	 E mafai o fakamaoni mai ne tino e tokouke a te mea tenei, mai i mea ne ‵tupu i olotou olaga.


A number of situations may arise in which you will need to follow your Bible-trained conscience. 	 E mafai o ‵sae aka a tulaga kese‵kese telā ko ‵tau ei o tautali atu koe ki tou loto lagona telā ko oti ne akoakogina ki te Tusi Tapu.


(Psalm 94:18, 19) Regular Bible reading will help to fill your mind with consoling words and sustaining thoughts. 	 (Salamo 94:18, 19) A te faitau faeloa ki te Tusi Tapu i aso katoa ka fesoasoani atu ke faka‵fonu ‵tou mafaufau ki pati fakamafanafana mo manatu fakamalosi loto.


15 Jesus did not focus on this tempting offer. 	 15 Ne seki saga atu fua a Iesu ki te tofotofoga tenei.


Under the Mosaic Law, Hebrews who had become slaves were to be set free in the seventh year of their servitude or in the Jubilee year, whichever came first. 	 Mai lalo o te Tulafono ne tuku ki a Mose, e ‵tau o fakasaoloto a pologa Epelu i te fitu tausaga ne ‵nofo pologa ei latou io me i te Iupeli, faitalia me tefea te mea e oko muamua mai.


In doing that, God had to face the pain of seeing his dear Son suffer and die. 	 I te faiga o te mea tenā, ne ‵tau o fakafesagai atu a te Atua ki te logo‵mae i te laveaatuga o tena Tama fagasele e logo‵mae kae mate.


You will break them with an iron scepter, as though a potter’s vessel you will dash them to pieces.”—Psalm 2:4, 5, 8, 9. 	 Ka pule ne koe latou ki te tokotoko fiti; ka foafoa foki ne koe latou ke malipilipi e pelā me se ulo kele.”—Salamo 2:4, 5, 8, 9.


The greedy leaders call out “Peace!” but actually sanctify war against anyone who does not put something into their mouths. 	 Ne ka‵laga atu a takitaki kaima‵nako me ko oko mai te “filemu” kae tela la e faka‵tupu ne latou a taua mo tino kolā e sē tuku atu ne mea mo olotou ‵kai.


• How can we show that we are ‘walking with God’? 	 • E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu me i a tatou e ‘sa‵sale fakatasi mo te Atua’?


2 After his baptism, did Kevin stop making changes in his life? 	 2 Mai tua o tena papatisoga, e mata, ne fakagata ne Kevin a te faiga o ‵fuliga ki tena olaga?


The brothers at the branch office said, “Now you will go out in the circuit work.” 	 Ne fai mai a taina i te ofisa lagolago: “Nei la, ka fai ne koe te galuega a te ovasia o te fenua.”


Jesus foretold a work in which millions of his followers would share. 	 Ne ‵valo mai ne Iesu se galuega telā ka ‵kau atu ki ei a te fia miliona o ana soko.


15 What had prevented the Israelites in Moses’ day from entering the Promised Land? 	 15 Se a te pogai ne taofi aka ei a tino Isalaelu ke se ulu atu ki loto i te Fenua o te Folafolaga i aso o Mose?


Then, in a question-and-answer session, he is challenged by O’Connor and friends but ably defends the message with the Bible. 	 Fakamuli ifo, i te faiga o fesili mo tali, ne fakatau kinau atu a O’connor mo ana taugasoa ki a ia kae ne ‵lago atu eiloa ki te fekau e auala mai i te Tusi Tapu.


How Prayer Deepens Your Love for Jehovah 	 Te Auala e Fakamalosi Aka ei ne te ‵Talo a Tou Alofa ki a Ieova


Showing great faith, Abraham is willing to sacrifice Isaac 	 Mai te fakaasi atu o te fakatuanaki sili, ne loto fiafia eiloa a Apelaamo o ofo atu a Isaako pelā me se taulaga


As foretold in Zephaniah’s prophecy, though, Assyria was to be destroyed and its capital city, Nineveh, would become “a desolate waste.”—Zephaniah 2:13. 14. 	 E pelā mo te mea ne ‵valo mai i te valoaga a Isaia, ka fakaseai atu a Asulia mo tena laumua, kae ka fai ne ia a Nineva ke “lavaki, ke seai foki ne vai i ei.”—Sefanaia 2:13.


If such doubts should arise, what can we do to remove them? 5, 6. What must we do if doubts should arise? 	 Kafai e ‵sae aka a vaegā manatu fakalotolotolua penā, ne a mea e mafai ne tatou o fai ke ave kea‵tea ei a manatu konā?


(Ex. 19:8) Sadly, in time the nation misused its freedom of choice and broke that promise. 	 (Eso. 19:8) Se mea fakafanoanoa, me fakamuli ifo, ne fakaaoga ‵se ne te fenua a te saolotoga kae fakaseaoga te tautoga tenā.


For instance, he may have meditated on what happened when Jehovah gave the Law to Israel. 	 Te mea e tasi, kāti ne mafaufau ‵loto a ia ki mea ne ‵tupu i te taimi ne tuku atu ei ne Ieova te Tulafono ki a Isalaelu.


TO WALK in a minefield can be deadly. 	 E FAKAMATAKU te sasale atu i se koga e tanu ei a paula.


This occurred from 537 B.C.E. onward. 	 Ne tupu te mea tenei i te 537 T.L.M. o vau ki mua.


To illustrate: If a man asked your forgiveness for stealing your money, you might decide not to press charges. 	 Ke fai se fakatusaga: Kafai ko fakamolemole atu se tagata ke fakamagalo mai ne koe a ia mō te kaisoaga o au tupe, kāti ko fakaiku aka ne koe ke sē ave ki te fono.


For instance, when it comes to showing hospitality, we want to invite all sorts of fellow believers, including those whose background differs from ours as well as those who are poor, orphaned, or widowed. 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e ‵kami ne tatou a taina mo tuagane kese‵kese katoa ke fakaasi atu a te uiga talimalo, e aofia i ei a latou kolā e ‵kese olotou tū mo tatou e penā foki a latou kolā e ma‵tiva, seai ne mātua, io me ko ‵mate olotou avaga.


When resisting Satan’s direct attack on his faith, Jesus quoted the Scriptures. 	 I te taimi ne ‵teke atu ei ki te fakaosoosoga a Satani e uiga ki tena fakatuanaki, ne siki atu ne Iesu a pati i te Tusi Tapu.


“In the sweat of your face you will eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. 	 “A koe ka galue malosi kae tauta, kae fatoa maua ne au meakai mai te laukele, ke oko eiloa ki te taimi ka toe foki ei koe ki te laukele telā ne mafua mai ei koe.


12 All in the congregation, including young ones, can do something to strengthen others. 	 12 E mafai o fesoasoani atu a tino katoa i te fakapotopotoga, e aofia i ei a talavou, o fakamalosi atu ki nisi tino.


(Rev. 7:9) But such ones do not make up an evil slave class. 	 (Faka. 7:9) Kae e se fai ne tino penā se potukau e pelā me se tavini masei.


Patiently look for the direction you need and for answers to your Bible questions. 	 Ke ‵sala mo te kufaki ki te fakatakitakiga e manakogina ne koe e penā foki mo tali ki au fesili faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


Rahab was a Canaanite prostitute, but she became known for her faith as a worshiper of Jehovah. 	 A Lahapa se fafine talitagata mai Kanana, kae ne lauiloa a ia ona ko te lasi o tena fakatuanaki e pelā me se tino tapuaki ki a Ieova.


Our trials, then, are common to human experience. 	 Tela la a ‵tou fakalavelave i te taimi tenā, e masani o fakafesagai ki ei a tino.


Obviously, such conduct cannot contribute to a happy family life. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e se fesoasoani atu a vaegā amioga penā ki te fiafia o se kāiga.


How good it is, therefore, lovingly to cover over the mistakes of others. 	 Tela la, se mea ‵lei ke se fakaasi atu a mea ‵se a nisi tino ona ko te alofa.


(John 17:23) Thus, our unity helps to identify us as Christ’s followers. 	 (Ioane 17:23) Tela la, e fesoasoani mai a te ‵tou ‵kau fakatasi mo te fealofani ke iloa ei tatou e pelā me ne soko o Keliso.


(Read Proverbs 27:23.) 	 (Faitau te Faataoto 27:23.)


And love, as we shall see later, is vital to happiness. 	 Kae ko te alofa, e pelā mo te mea ka lavea ne tatou, e tāua ‵ki ki te atiakaga o te fiafia.


Should we not have that spirit when we seek to help sheep who have strayed from the flock of God? 	 E mata, e se ‵tau o maua ne tatou se vaegā uiga penā māfai ko taumafai tatou o fesoasoani atu ki mamoe kolā ne ‵galo mai te lafu a te Atua?


A case in point was the experience of the Witnesses who suffered in the infamous Sachsenhausen concentration camp and survived their grueling death march at the end of World War II. 	 E tasi te fakaakoakoga mai ei ko te tala o Molimau kolā ne puapuagā i te falepuipui matagā i Sachsenhausen kae ne ‵sao i te māti fakamataku telā ne iku atu ki te ‵mate o tino e tokouke i te fakaotiga o te Taua i te Lua a te lalolagi.


In some cases, they wrote in the first person about their own feelings and struggles. 	 I nisi taimi, e tusi eiloa ne latou olotou lagonaga mo fakalavelave kolā ne fe‵paki mo latou.


Reflecting the thinking of many, the New Catholic Encyclopedia states: “Heavenly glory is the destiny for which God intends man. . . . 	 E fakaasi mai ne te New Catholic Encyclopedia a manatu o tino e tokouke i ana pati konei: “A te ‵malu faka-te-lagi ko te fakamoemoega telā ne tuku mai ne te Atua mō tino. . . .


In fact, one of our elderly sisters who was there 30 years ago and is still going strong said to me, ‘Welcome home, Son!’ 	 E tonu, ne fai mai ki a au se tokotasi o tuagane lomatua tela ne nofo atu i konā i te 30 tausaga ko ‵teka kae koi tavini atu eiloa mo te fakamaoni ki a Ieova, ‘Mālō, taku Tama!’


7 Self-discipline helps us to reach spiritual goals. 	 7 A te polopoloki ne koe a koe eiloa e fesoasoani mai ke kausaki atu tatou ki fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga.


(Psalm 9:10) If we truly know Jehovah and understand what his name stands for, we will trust in him as surely as did Joshua and Caleb.—John 17:3. 7, 8. (a) How does creation give us reasons to trust in Jehovah? (b) What reasons does the Bible give for having trust in Jehovah? 	 (Salamo 9:10) Kafai e iloa tonu eiloa ne tatou a Ieova kae e maina foki i te uiga o tena igoa, ka tali‵tonu eiloa tatou ki a ia, e pelā mo mea kolā ne fai ne Iosua mo Kalepo.—Ioane 17:3.


(Exodus 1:13, 14; 2:11-14; 4:10) He was a shepherd, an occupation abhorred by the Egyptians. 	 (Esoto 1:13, 14; 2:11-14; 4:10) Ne fai a ia mo fai se tino tausi mamoe, se galuega telā e ‵kilo fakatakalia‵lia ki ei a tino Aikupito.


They may reason, ‘Apologizing will not undo the blunder I have already made.’ 	 Kāti ka fai mai latou, ‘Ka se mafai eiloa o faka‵lei aka ne te fakatoese atu a te mea masei telā ne fai ne au.’


“It is therefore nothing great if his ministers also keep transforming themselves into ministers of righteousness.” (2 Corinthians 11:14, 15) Satan makes bad things appear good and deceives people into believing lies. 	 “Telā la, e se se mea faigatā manafai e sui foki foliga o ana tavini ke pelā mo tavini a te amiotonu.” (2 Kolinito 11:14, 15) E fai ne Satani a mea ma‵sei ke foliga mai pelā me ne mea ‵lei kae takitaki ‵se ne ia a tino ke tali‵tonu ki loi konā.


From Jehovah’s standpoint, 969-year-old Methuselah lived less than a day 	 16. Kafai e isi ne tino e fai ‵funa ne latou a agasala, se a te mea e ‵tau o fai ne latou? 17.


While we cannot be sure of Jesus’ motives for saying this, his words may indicate that Jesus recognized that Jehovah had taken His protection away so that His Son’s integrity could be fully tested. 	 E tiga eiloa e se mautinoa i a tatou te pogai ne fai ei ne Iesu a pati konei, kāti e mafai o fakauiga ana pati me ne matea ne Iesu me ko oti ne tapale ne Ieova Tena puipuiga ko te mea ke katoatoa te tofotofoga o te fakamaoni o Tena Tama.


Can You Answer? 	 E Mafai ne Koe o Tali Mai?


(Matt. 6:21) Thus, our heartfelt love for Jesus will move us to focus our thoughts, speech, and actions primarily on Kingdom activities rather than on the everyday affairs of life.—Phil. 1:9, 10. 	 (Mata. 6:21) Tela la, a te ‵tou loto a‵lofa ki a Iesu, ka fakamalosi aka ei tatou ke fakasino tonu atu muamua ‵tou mafaufauga, pati, mo faifaiga ki galuega o te Malo i lō mea masani o te olaga i aso katoa.—Fili. 1:9, 10.


Janusz, who lives in Eastern Europe, became engrossed in his gardening business. 	 A Janusz, telā se tagata mai i Eulopa ki te togālā ne fakatāua malosi ne ia tena pisinisi fai fatoaga.


“Let no man say when he is tested, I am tested by God; for it is not possible for God to be tested by evil, and he himself puts no man to such a test.” 	 “Kafai e tofotofogina se tino, ke mo a ma fai mai a ia penei: “Au ko tofotofo ne te Atua.”


(James 4:7) A Christian wrote to the branch office of Jehovah’s Witnesses in France: “Satan is truly cunning. 	 (Iakopo 4:7) Ne tusi atu se Kelisiano ki te ofisa lagolago o Molimau a Ieova i Falani, penei: “E amio fakaloiloi eiloa a Satani.


Then God pushed back the waters of the Red Sea, and the seabed became dry land so that Israel could pass through.—Exodus 14:1-22. 	 Ne fai ei ne te Atua ke mavaelua te Tai Kula, kae ne ‵masa pakupaku te ‵takele papa ko te mea ke olo atu i ei a te kau Isalaelu.—Esoto 14:1-22.


18 The inspired psalmist invited others to “taste and see that Jehovah is good.” 	 18 E ‵kami ne te faisalamo telā ne fakaosofia a nisi tino ke “tofotofo aka ke matea atu me i a Ieova e ‵lei.”


8 Sadly, some Israelites in Malachi’s day took friendship with God for granted. 	 8 Se mea fakafanoanoa, me i nisi tino Isalaelu i aso o Malaki ne manatu mā‵mā ki te vā fakataugasoa o latou mo te Atua.


[Pictures on page 19] What forms of recreation do Christians reject? 	 Ne a vaegā fakafiafiaga e ‵teke atu ki ei a Kelisiano?


“CITIES CONVENIENT FOR YOURSELVES”—AN EXPRESSION OF MERCY 	 “FA‵KAI FAKA‵LAFI MŌ KOUTOU”—SE FAKAASIGA O TE ALOFA FAKAMAGALO


(Isaiah 11:9) This divine education will include instruction on how to live in peace with all people and in harmony with the environment. 	 (Isaia 11:9) Ka aofia i te akoakoga mai te Atua a fakatonuga ki te auala e ola filemu ei mo tino katoa e ‵tusa mo te koga e ola tatou i ei.


Making a dedication to Jehovah is an excellent way to demonstrate faith in him. 	 A te faiga o se tukuatuga ki a Ieova se auala gali ‵ki ke fakaasi atu ei te fakatuanaki ki a ia.


4 How does Jehovah demonstrate loyalty? 	 4 E fakaasi mai pefea ne Ieova a te alofa fakamaoni?


(1 Corinthians 15:32) If that occurred, he was delivered, even as Daniel was rescued from the lions. 	 (1 Kolinito 15:32) Kafai ne fai penā, ne fakasaogina a ia i ei, e pelā mo te fakasaoga o Tanielu mai i leona.


What relationship do we find between the wild beast and the image seen by Nebuchadnezzar? 	 Ko vaega fea o te manu fekai mo te tupua i te moemiti a Nepukanesa e ‵pau a te fakauigaga?


Nehemiah refused to be intimidated and calmly continued in his God-assigned work. 	 Ne seki mataku a Neemia i te mea tenā kae ne tumau eiloa i te faiga o te galuega a te Atua telā ne tuku atu ki a ia.


produce good fruitage by doing God’s will.—Matthew 7:13-23. 	 e fai ne latou a galuega ‵lei mai te faiga o te loto o te Atua.—Mataio 7:13-23.


(1 Cor. 1:10) May it be our resolve to continue serving “shoulder to shoulder” with our brothers and sisters earth wide as we learn to speak that one language ever more fluently, to the glory of our heavenly Father, Jehovah.—Read Psalm 150:1-6. 	 (1 Kolinito 1:10) Ke na fakaiku aka eiloa ne tatou ke tumau i te tavini atu “fakatasi” mo ‵tou taina mo tuagane i te lalolagi kātoa i te taimi e tauloto ei tatou ke momea aka te ‵lei o ‵tou fai‵pati faka‵lei ki te ‵gana e tasi tenā, ki te vikiga o te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi, ko Ieova.—Faitau te Salamo 150:1-6. [Fakamatalaga mai lalo]


This ability is developed by regularly partaking of ‘solid spiritual food belonging to mature people’ and by ‘having our perceptive powers trained through use.’ 	 E ati aka te iloa tenei mai te kai faeloa ki ‘mea‵kai ma‵keke mō tino ma‵tua’ mo te ‘fakamasani faeloa ki ei.’


We will then examine three things we must do if we are to retain the honor of being Kingdom citizens. 	 Ka suke‵suke nei tatou ki mea e tolu kolā e ‵tau o fai māfai e ma‵nako tatou ke fai pelā me ne tino tonu o te Malo.


There is much more going on in support of Jehovah’s purposes than what we can see. 	 E uke ‵ki a galuega e fai i te ‵lago atu ki fuafuaga a Ieova i lō mea kolā e matea ne tatou.


As you do the weekly Bible reading in preparation for the Theocratic Ministry School, no doubt you will be deeply moved by what you learn from Exodus. 	 I te taimi e faitau ei koe ki te faitauga faka-te-vaiaso ki te Tusi Tapu ke fakatoka ei mō te Akoga mō Tino Talai, e mautinoa eiloa me ka fakamalosi atu ki a koe a mea ne tauloto ne koe mai te tusi ko Esoto.


(Acts 1:8) As the number of believers grew, so did the need for Christian teachers and overseers to visit and strengthen the congregations. 	 (Galuega 1:8) I te taimi ne gasolo aka ei te aofaki o tino tali‵tonu, ne gasolo aka foki te manakogina o faiakoga Kelisiano mo ovasia ke āsi kae fakamalosi atu ki fakapotopotoga.


(Acts 1:8; Revelation 22:17) The order of events in this scripture is significant. 	 (Galuega 1:8; Fakaasiga 22:17) E tāua te fakasolomaiga o mea kolā e ‵tau o ‵tupu i te fuaiupu tenei.


Moving Forward After Divorce 	 Ke Saga Tonu Atu ki Mua Mai Tua o te ‵Talaga o te Avaga


(Zephaniah 2:2, 3) If you do so, you will learn how to cope with any evil that now blights your life. 	 (Sefanaia 2:2, 3) Kafai e fai penā, ka iloa ei ne koe te auala e fakafesagai atu ei ki so se mea masei e fepaki mo koe i tou olaga.


(Hebrews 10:34) And imagine the joy that will be theirs when under the direction of Jehovah and Christ they share in dispensing marvelous blessings to earth’s inhabitants in the new world. 	 (Epelu 10:34) Kae mafaufau la ki te fiafia e maua ne latou māfai ko ‵nofo mai lalo i te takitakiga a Ieova mo Keliso kae fesoasoani fakatasi ki te fakalauefaatuga o fakamanuiaga ki tino i te lalolagi fou.


Blessings in the New World 	 Fakamanuiaga i te Lalolagi Fou


To believe has been defined as “to accept as true, genuine, or real.” 	 A te talitonu ko oti ne fakamatala mai tena uiga e pelā me ko ‘te talia se manatu e pelā me se mea tonu, e sao kae se se mea fakaloiloi.’


5 Jehovah rejected Israel’s first king, Saul, for his fear of the people and his lack of godly fear. 	 5 Ne tiaki ne Ieova a te tupu muamua o Isalaelu, ko Saulo, ona ko tena mataku ki tino kae sē mataku ki te Atua.


They proved to be examples of unwavering faith and obedience in trying times. 	 Kae ne maua ne lāua te fakatuanaki malosi ki a Ieova kae faka‵logo ki a ia faitalia a tulaga faiga‵ta.


And our spiritual paradise foreshadows an earthly paradise that we will enjoy if we remain loyal to God. 	 Kae e fakaata mai ne te palataiso faka-te-agaga a te lalolagi palataiso telā ka maua ne tatou māfai e tumau tatou i te fakamaoni ki te Atua.


After listening to an explanation of why God gave his written Word to humans, Maurice examined various Bible prophecies. 	 I te taimi ne logo ei a ia i se fakamatalaga e uiga ki te pogai ne tuku mai ei ne te Atua tena Muna tusia ki tino, ne sukesuke a Maurice ki valoaga kese‵kese i te Tusi Tapu.


Like David, we do not avenge ourselves, nor do we compromise righteous principles to avoid suffering. 	 E pelā mo Tavita, e se fai ne tatou te taui ma sui, io me e gutugutulua tatou i fakatakitakiga amio‵tonu ke ‵kalo keatea ei tatou mai logo‵maega.


Should we allow the menacing presence of death to spoil our life? 	 E mata, e ‵tau o talia ne tatou te nofo mai o te mate ke fakalavelave atu ki ‵tou olaga?


UNDER JESUS’ WATCHFUL CARE 	 MAI LALO I TE TAUSIGA ALOFA A IESU


“When I was giving up alcohol,” recalls Allen, “the physical pain of withdrawal was tremendous. 	 E toe fai mai a Allen penei, “I te taimi ne tiakina ei ne au a te kava, ne logo‵mae malosi eiloa au i ei.


(Luke 6:38) Those who pursue money and possessions cause themselves pain and suffering. 	 (Luka 6:38, Tusi Paia, Samoa) A latou kolā e kausaki atu ki tupe mo kope ka fai fua ne latou a latou ke logo‵mae.


(2 Samuel 22:31; Exodus 1:18-20) But Jehovah’s blessing did not stop there. 	 (2 Samuelu 22:31; Esoto 1:18-20) Kae ne seki gata fua i konā a fakamanuiaga a Ieova.


Today, for true Christians in almost every land around the globe, there is an urgent need to flee in a figurative way. 	 I aso nei, e isi eiloa se manakoga ke ‵tele keatea i se auala fakatusa a Kelisiano ‵tonu i te ukega o fenua i te lalolagi kātoa.


7 Those of this limited group forgo all hopes of living forever on earth as humans of flesh and blood. 	 7 E tiaki katoatoa ne te tamā potukau tenei a fakamoemoega katoa ke ola latou ki te se-gata-mai i te lalolagi e pelā me ne tino e faite ki ‵kano mo toto.


Take, for example, the physical laws that govern energy and matter. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, mafaufau ki tulafono o te natula kolā e pule atu ki te malosi mo mea i ei.


When she began to study the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses, her husband, Steve, was not pleased. 	 I te taimi ne kamata ei o suke‵suke fakatasi tou fafine mo Molimau a Ieova ki te Tusi Tapu, ne sē fiafia ‵ki eiloa tena avaga ko Steve.


18 Most in attendance respectfully abstain from partaking of the emblems as they are passed because Jesus indicated that only those who will reign in his heavenly Kingdom are to partake. 	 18 Ne seki ‵kai a te tokoukega o tino kolā ne ‵kau me ne fai mai a Iesu me ko latou fua kolā ka pule fakatasi mo ia i tena Malo faka-te-lagi e ‵kai.


SONGS: 81, 32 	 PESE: 81, 32


They are found all around the world, and sadly, some Christians have followed the trend—even losing their standing in the Christian congregation.—1 Corinthians 5:11. 	 E fai katoa a faifaiga konā i te lalolagi kātoa, kae e fakafanoanoa me ko oti ne tau‵tali atu a nisi Kelisiano i ei—kae ‵galo atu ei olotou tulaga i loto i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.—1 Kolinito 5:11.


That is certainly true of personal study. 	 E mautinoa eiloa te ‵tonu o te mea tenā māfai e fai a ‵tou sukesukega.


Before that event, there was little Kingdom fruitage in Mexico. 	 Mai mua atu i ei, ne mu‵tana fua a fuataga o te Malo i Mekisiko.


Do you take full advantage of these provisions? 	 E mata, e ‵tau o fakaaoga faka‵lei ne koe a fakatokaga konei?


(Ps. 119:165) We can be confident of his continued blessings now and unending blessings to come for all who finish the race.—Jas. 1:12. 	 (Sala. 119:165) Ka tumau eiloa a ia o fesoasoani mai ki a tatou i te taimi nei kae tuku mai a fakamanuiaga se-gata-mai ki tino katoa kolā e fakaoti faka‵lei a te fakatautelega.—Iako. 1:12.


“I have met newly baptized ones who told me that my preaching work played a part in their becoming Witnesses. 	 “Ne fetaui au mo tino kolā ne fatoā papatiso fakamuli nei kae ne fai mai latou me ne fesoasoani atu taku talaiatuga ki a latou ke fai mo fai ne Molimau.


The source of all evil is Satan the Devil. 	 A te pogai o mea ma‵sei katoa ko Satani te Tiapolo.


At Pentecost 33 C.E., that new operation began, but it will not continue forever. 	 I te Penitekoso 33 T.A., ne kamata ei o fakaeke a tino ki te agaga tapu kae ka se tumau faeloa a te faifaiga tenā.


The “daystar” is Jesus Christ in Kingdom power. 	 A te “fetu ao” ko Iesu Keliso i tena tulaga fakatupu i te Malo.


Relying on his experience, an elder may begin to care for matters involving the congregation without first approaching God in prayer. 	 Mai te fakalagolago ki tena mea e iloa, e mafai o tausi ne se toeaina a te fakapotopotoga ki tena iloa e aunoa mo te fakalagolago muamua ki te Atua e auala i se ‵talo.


(Ps. 131:1-3) But Jehovah humbled proud Kings Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar. 	 (Salamo 131:1-3) Kae ne fai ne Ieova ke loto maulalo a tupu fakamata‵mata ko Nepukanesa mo Pelesala.


Then she read a passage from Isaiah’s prophecy. 	 Tenā, faitau atu ei ne ia se vaega o te valoaga a Isaia.


2 Servants of God find no pleasure in being maligned as evildoers, yet they are not surprised when people speak against them. 	 2 E se fia‵fia eiloa a tavini a te Atua māfai e ‵losi ‵se atu i a latou ne tino amio ma‵sei kae e se ‵poi foki latou māfai e fai‵pati penā a tino ki a latou.


(Acts 17:27) “Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you,” wrote James.—James 4:8. 	 (Galuega 17:27) “Fakapilipili atu ki te Atua, kae ka fakapilipili mai a ia ki a koutou,” ko pati a Iakopo.—Iakopo 4:8.


Jehovah can do the unexpected, so we need not be anxious in the face of trials. 	 E mafai o fai ne Ieova a mea ne seki fakamoemoegina, kae e se ‵tau o manava‵se tatou māfai e fe‵paki mo tofotofoga.


He added that doing so prevents us “from being either inactive or unfruitful.” (2 Peter 1:5-8) Whatever our circumstances, manifesting the fruitage of the spirit is within our reach. 	 Ne toe fai mai foki a ia, me i te faiga penā ka fai ei tatou “ke fai mea mafai, kae fakatupu malosi foki.” (2 Petelu 1:5-8) Faitalia ‵tou fakanofonofoga, e mafai eiloa ne tatou o fakaasi atu a fua o te agaga.


The word “law” here does not refer to certain rules, such as those in the Mosaic Law. 	 A te pati “tulafono” i konei e se fakasino atu ki ne tulafono mautinoa, e pelā mo mea i te Tulafono a Mose.