• What part does conviction play in resisting peer pressure? 	 • Se a te aoga o te loto talitonu i te ‵teke atu ki fakamalosiga ma‵sei mai i taugasoa?


Today, Ethiopians and others in that area are united in a thriving congregation. 	 Nei la, ko ‵kau fakatasi a tino Aitiope mo nisi tino aka i se fakapotopotoga i te ‵gana Amharic.


The tree of knowledge and the tree of life seem mythical. 	 E foliga mai e pelā me se tala ‵kai a te lakau telā e iloa ei te ‵lei mo te masei mo te lakau o te ola.


Remember, the greatest of all the commandments is this: “You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.” 	 Ke masaua te tulafono tafasili i te tāua i tulafono katoa: “E ‵tau mo koe o alofa ki te Aliki [ko Ieova] tou Atua mo tou loto kātoa, mo tou agaga kātoa, mo tou mafaufau kātoa.”


The apostle Peter admonished Christian wives: “Be in subjection to your own husbands, in order that, if any are not obedient to the word, they may be won without a word through the conduct of their wives.” (1 Pet. 3:1) Christine lived by that advice, though it took many years to win her husband over. 	 Ne fakatonu atu te apositolo ko Petelu ki fāfine a‵vaga Kelisiano: “Ke faka‵logo koutou ki otou avaga, ko te mea kafai e isi ne tino i a latou e se faka‵logo ki te muna, e mafai o tosina mai latou e aunoa mo se pati ona ko amioga a olotou avaga.” (1 Pe. 3:1) Ne ola a Christine e ‵tusa mo te fakatonuga tenā, faitalia te uke o tausaga ne taumafai ei tou fafine o ‵fuli mai a tena avaga.


The apostle Paul said: “God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it.”—1 Corinthians 10:13. 	 Ne fai mai a te apositolo ko Paulo: “Me i te Atua e tausi tena folafolaga, kae se mafai foki o talia ne ia ke fakaosoosogina koutou ke sili atu i te otou malosi o ‵teke te fakaosoosoga; kae i te taimi e fakaosoosogina ei koutou, ka tuku atu ne ia a te malosi e kufaki ei ne koutou, kae fai foki ne ia se ala e ‵sao ei koutou.”—1 Kolinito 10:13.


2, 3. (a) How might some feel about singing aloud with the congregation? (b) What questions will we consider? 	 2, 3. (a) Ne a lagonaga o nisi tino e uiga ki te usu atu ki luga fakatasi mo te fakapotopotoga? (e) Ne a fesili ka mafau‵fau tatou ki ei?


He has been relentless in his warfare against those who “observe the commandments of God,” especially in these last days.—John 8:44; Revelation 12:9, 17. 	 E taua mai faeloa a ia ki tino “katoa kola e faka‵logo ki fakatonuga a te Atua,” kae maise eiloa i aso fakaoti konei.—Ioane 8:44; Fakaasiga 12:9, 17.


This is the case with Mirjana, who as a teenager was very talented at sports. 	 E tenā loa te mea ne tupu ki a Mirjana, se talavou telā ne ‵fai ‵ki i te tafao.


17 Secular employment should never become so important that it overshadows our service to Jehovah. 	 17 E se ‵tau o tō fakatāua malosi ne tatou a galuega ‵togi ke mua atu i ‵tou taviniga ki a Ieova.


In what ways does a Christian husband provide for his wife? 	 Ne a auala e tausi atu ei se tagata avaga Kelisiano ki tena avaga?


Some may provide harmless fun and relaxation, but such entertainment increasingly features what the Bible condemns. 	 Kāti e seai se mea e fai i ei a nisi tafaoga i vitiō, kae ko gasolo o uke atu a tafaoga kolā e taku fakamasei ne te Tusi Tapu.


• How can we show love to those who do not serve Jehovah? 	 • E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tatou te alofa ki tino kolā e se tavini ki a Ieova?


Your own eyes will see strange things, and your own heart will speak perverse things.” 	 Ka sae mai ne ata fai fakaatea i ou mua, kae ka sē mafai ne koe o mafaufau io me faipati faka‵lei.”


16 If a Christian feels that he can rely just on his own relationship with God, he is turning away from a God-ordained arrangement—that of both the worldwide congregation and the local congregations of God’s people. 	 16 Kafai e mafaufau se Kelisiano me e mafai eiloa o fakalagolago fua a ia ki tena fesokotakiga mo te Atua, ko fulitua atu eiloa a ia ki te fakatokaga mai te Atua—ko te fakapotopotoga i te lalolagi kātoa mo te fakapotopotoga i te fenua e nofo atu a ia i ei.


• Highlight the value of study 	 • Faka‵mafa atu te tāua o sukesukega


Thus, the gift of tongues served two vital purposes. 	 Tela la, a te meaalofa ko te faipati ki ‵gana valevale ne aoga ki pogai tāua e lua.


What caused the Israelites to reject Jehovah’s guidance in Samuel’s day? 	 Se a te mea ne fai ei a tino Isalaelu ke ‵teke atu ki fakatakitakiga a Ieova i aso o Samuelu?


How vital it is that we cultivate heartfelt loyalty to Jehovah now, before tests or temptations come upon us! 	 Ko pefea la te tāua ke ati aka ne tatou te loto fakamaoni tonu ki a Ieova i te taimi nei, koi tuai o fe‵paki tatou mo tofotofoga mo fakaosoosoga!


They wanted to read and study and converse with one another without being told what to think. 	 Ne ma‵nako latou o fai‵tau, suke‵suke, kae sau‵tala fakatasi ki ei e aunoa mo te faimālō atu ki a latou ke mafaufau ki ei.


However, no explanation for the harsh reality of evil, apart from the Devil, has proved satisfactory. 	 Kae e seai ne fakamatalaga ‵lei kai maua e uiga ki te pogai e ‵tupu ei a mea ma‵sei fakama‵taku konei e aunoa mo te Tiapolo.


We can draw strength from Paul’s words found at Romans 7:21, 25 and 8:11. 	 E mafai o maua ne tatou a te malosi mai pati a Paulo i te Loma 7:21, 25 mo te 8:11.


Walk in it, you people.’” (Isaiah 30:21) That “word” behind us comes from the Word of God. 	 Tautali i ei.’ ” (Isaia 30:21) A te “leo” mai tua o tatou e vau mai te Muna a te Atua.


For a week, I burned the midnight oil to get answers to the questions he had raised. 	 I se vaiaso mai tua, ne fa‵ka ne au se moligako ke sukesuke aka ki tali o fesili kolā ne faka‵sae aka ne tou tagata.


The Bible states that his murderous brother, Cain, “originated with the wicked one,” Satan the Devil. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu me i te tino tatino, ko tena taina ko Kaino, ne “kau i te Tino Masei,” ko Satani te Tiapolo.


When hard times come, will we not depend on one another? 	 Kafai ko oko mai a taimi faiga‵ta, e mata, ka se fakalagolago tatou te suā tino ki te suā tino?


PICTURE three scenarios: A boy is facing some of his schoolmates. 	 KE FAKAATAATA i tou mafaufau a tulaga kese‵kese e tolu konei: Ko fakatauemu atu a tama‵liki i te akoga ki se tamaliki tagata.


“All of you are brothers,” he said. 	 Ne fai mai a ia, “Koutou katoa ne taina.”


(Hebrews 9:6, 7) True to that pattern, after being raised as a spirit, Jesus went to heaven itself. 	 (Epelu 9:6, 7) E ‵tusa loa mo te mea tenā, i te otiga ne fakatu aka e pelā me se agaga, ne fanatu ‵tonu a Iesu ki te lagi.


And what is Jehovah’s purpose? 	 Kae se a te fuafuaga a te Atua?


On September 1, 1988, I became a regular pioneer. 	 I a Setema 1, 1988, ne fai au mo fai se paenia tumau.


Rather, something more elevated is called for—honest self-examination and the conscientious application of Bible principles. 	 I lō te faiga o se tulafono makeke, e isi se mea telā e sili atu tena aogā—ko te iloilo faka‵lei ne koe a koe eiloa mo te fakaaogāga tonu o akoakoga fakavae i te Tusi Tapu.


In fact, when Jesus was on earth, he stated: “No man has ascended into heaven but he that descended from heaven, the Son of man.” 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, i te taimi ne nofo ei a Iesu i te lalolagi nei, ne fai mai a ia: “E seai se tino ko oti ne fanake ki te lagi, kae na ko ia fua e tokotasi telā ne fanaifo mai i ei, ko au tenā ko te Tama a te Tagata.”


7 The trend today is for secondary schools or high schools to groom their students for higher education. 	 7 A te manatu tāua mō akoga lasaga lua i aso nei, ko te fakatoka olotou tama‵liki mō akoakoga tai ma‵luga atu.


Still, we all need to be rescued, for we cannot escape the ravages of sickness and old age and finally death. 	 E tiga te feitu tenā, e ma‵nako a tatou katoa ke faka‵sao tatou, ona ko te mea e se mafai o ‵sao tatou mai i ikuga ma‵sei o masaki mo te tulaga matua kae maise mai ei ko te mate.


For example, he may not understand what Jesus meant when he spoke of putting a lamp on a lampstand. 	 Kāti e se malamalama a ia i te mea ne fakauiga ki ei a Iesu i tena faimaiga ke tuku te moli ki luga i te tugāmoli.


Heavy drinking impairs the drinker’s judgment, so that he ‘will not be able to think clearly.’ 	 A te inu malosi e faka‵se ne ia a faka‵tauga a se tino inu, tela la, ‘ka se mafai ne ia o mafaufau faka‵lei.’


To them he wrote: “Do you, however, the one teaching someone else, not teach yourself? 	 Ne tusi atu a ia ki a latou, penei: “Ai a e akoako ei ne koe a nisi tino, kae se akoako koe ki a koe eiloa?


In fact, the words “honor” and “respect” are often used together because they are closely related. 	 Se mea tonu me e fakaaoga fakatasi sāle a pati konei ko te “āva” mo te “fakaaloalo” ona ko te mea e ‵tai ‵pau eiloa lā uiga.


But the Bible assures us that if we “seek God,” we will “really find him,” for “he is not far off from each one of us.” 	 Kae fakatalitonu mai te Tusi Tapu me kafai tatou e ‘‵sala ki te Atua ka maua eiloa ne tatou a ia, me i a ia e se ‵mao mai i a tatou taki tokotasi.’


Despite their logical and tactful explanation, the reaction may be, “Oh, we will pray for you!” 	 Faitalia eiloa a fakamatalaga ‵tonu kae atamai, e mafai o fai mai latou, “Oi tapa, ka ‵talo matou mō koulua!”


But the same knife in the hands of someone inattentive or careless can cause serious harm. 	 Kae ko te naifi foki eiloa tenā i lima o se tino telā e se fakaeteete e mafai o tupu i ei se fakalavelave lasi.


How might we analyze ourselves? 	 E iloilo ifo pefea ne tatou a tatou eiloa?


What act of Mary stirs controversy, and Jesus’ answer in her defense indicates what about his awareness of “his hour”? 	 Se a te faiga a Malia telā ne ita malosi i ei a nisi tino, kae se a te mea telā e fakaasi mai ne te tali a Iesu telā ne ‵lago atu ki a Malia e uiga ki tena iloaga i “te taimi”?


Asking a question like that is somewhat similar to asking about a bird, Which of his two wings is more important? 	 A te vaegā fesili tenei e tai ‵pau mo te fesili māfai e fai atu ki se manu eva: Tefea tena kapa‵kau e sili atu te tāua?


Solomon finally lets her go home. 	 Ne talia ei ne Solomona ke fano tou fafine ki tena kāiga.


They renew our spirit by helping us to keep in focus the reasons that motivated us to adopt a godly life course. 	 E fakafou ei ‵tou agaga, me e fesoasoani mai ke masaua faeloa ne tatou te pogai ne fakamalosi mai ei ke ola tatou e ‵tusa mo te loto o te Atua.


Individuals from all backgrounds have the prospect of surviving the coming “great tribulation” and drinking from “fountains of waters of life” in the new world.—Revelation 7:14-17. 	 Ko maua ne tino taki tokotasi mai fenua kese‵kese a te fakamoemoega ke ‵sao i te “fakasauāga lasi” kae ka inu ei latou i te “vai ‵puna o te ola” i te lalolagi fou.—Fakaasiga 7:14-17.


(Matthew 24:14) By doing so, we will keep seeking our caring God, Jehovah. 	 (Mataio 24:14) Mai te faiga penā, ka tumau faeloa tatou i te ‵sala atu ki te ‵tou Atua atafai, ko Ieova.


When Satan was cast out of heaven, a voice from heaven described him as “the accuser of our brothers” and said that he makes such accusations “day and night before our God.” 	 I te taimi ne ‵pei ifo ei Satani keatea mo te lagi, ne fakamatala mai i se leo mai te lagi a ia e pelā me ko “te tino telā ne ‵moli ne ia o‵tou taina” kae fai mai foki me e fai ne ia a ‵losiga penā “i mua o te Atua . . . i te ao mo te po.”


(Matthew 24:14) Is bearing such Kingdom fruitage—proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom—within reach, no matter what our circumstances may be? 	 (Mataio 24:14) E mata, e mafai o ‵fua mai ne tatou a fuataga o te Malo telā ko te folafolaatuga o te tala ‵lei e uiga ki te Malo, faitalia ‵tou fakanofonofoga?


The lesson? 	 Se a te akoakoga e maua ne latou mai i ei?


The Bible answers no. 	 E tali mai te Tusi Tapu, ikai.


See Pay Attention to Daniel’s Prophecy! pages 94-97. 	 Ke onoono ki te tusi ko te Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu? itulau e 215-218.


20 “Happy is everyone who fears Jehovah, who walks in His ways,” sang the psalmist. 	 20 “E fia‵fia a latou katoa kolā e ma‵taku ki a Ieova, ko latou kolā e sa‵sale i Ana auala,” ne usu mai te faisalamo.


(Mark 10:17) The young man was asking about inheriting everlasting life—but where? 	 (Maleko 10:17) Ne manako te tamataene ke maua ne ia te ola se-gata-mai—kae i fea la?


He had a deep love for God, a yearning for justice, and an affection for the lowly. 	 Ne ‵poko ‵ki tena alofa ki te Atua, ne loto finafinau o fai te mea tonu, kae alofa atafai ki tino ma‵lalo.


A viewer of pornography nurtures love for what? 	 Se a te mea e ati aka ne te tino telā e onoono atu ki ata ma‵sei tena alofa ki ei?


5 Part of God’s purpose for us is that we take good care of ourselves and of our families. 	 5 E aofia i te fuafuaga a te Atua mō tatou ko te tausiga faka‵lei o tatou ki a tatou eiloa e pelā foki mo ‵tou kāiga.


What did Jesus mean when he told Nicodemus: “No man has ascended into heaven but he that descended from heaven, the Son of man”?—John 3:13. 	 Se a te mea ne fakauiga ki ei a Iesu i ana pati ki a Nikotemo: “E seai se tino ko oti ne fanake ki te lagi, kae na ko ia fua e tokotasi telā ne fanaifo mai i ei, ko au tenā ko te Tama a te Tagata”?—Ioane 3:13.


Though the surgeon performs the actual operation, is he more important? 	 E ui eiloa e fai ne te tokita tipitipi a te faiga o te ‵tipiga, e mata, e tāua atu a ia i te tokita fakamoe?


My parents got baptized as Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1934. 	 Oku mātua ne papatiso e pēla me ne Molimau a Ieova i te 1934.


Or would you resist the temptation and flee from it, as did Jacob’s son Joseph, who was tempted by Potiphar’s wife?—Read Genesis 39:10-12. 	 Io me ‵teke atu koe ki te fakaosoosoga kae tele kea‵tea mai i ei e pelā mo te tama a Iakopo ko Iosefa, telā ne fakaosooso ne te avaga a Potifala?—Faitau te Kenese 39:10-12.


(Hebrews 3:1) The number of those sealed by the holy spirit to be part of spiritual Israel is 144,000, “bought from among mankind.” 	 (Epelu 3:1) A te aofaki o tino kolā ne fakamailoga ne te agaga tapu ke fai mo fai ne vaega o te Isalaelu faka-te-agaga ko te toko 144,000, “kola ne fakaolagina latou mai te tokoukega o tino.”


For the most part, these warnings go unheeded. 	 I kogā koga e uke, e se fia ‵saga atu a tino ki faka‵pulaga konei.


As a result, anointed Christians are counted righteous on the basis of their faith in Jesus’ ransom sacrifice. 	 Ona ko te mea tenā, ko takuamiotonugina ei a Kelisiano fakaekegina i te lotou fakatuanaki ki te taulaga togiola a Iesu.


It has steps, which enabled people to descend to the bottom in order to draw up water. 	 E isi se kakega telā e mafai ne tino o olo ifo o asu a vai mai i ei.


A 17-year-old named Andreas states: “This is really Jehovah’s organization, the best organization in the world.” 	 E fai mai a Andreas telā ko 17 ana tausaga: “Tenei eiloa te fakapotopotoga a Ieova, ko te ‵toe fakapotopotoga ‵lei eiloa i te lalolagi.”


how Jehovah feels when we attend meetings. 	 a lagonaga o Ieova māfai e ‵kau atu tatou ki fakatasiga.


(Isaiah 42:1; Matthew 12:17, 18) Who knows better than our Creator what kind of Ruler we need? 	 (Isaia 42:1; Mataio 12:17, 18) Ko oi la e iloa ‵lei atu ne ia a te vaegā Pule telā e ‵tau o maua ne tatou i tafa o te Tino telā ne faite ne ia tatou?


The earth will yet be a paradise. 	 Ka toe fai eiloa te lalolagi mo fai se palataiso.


15, 16. (a) What counsel does the Bible give Christian wives whose husbands are not servants of God? (b) What is the position of a Christian “if the unbelieving one chooses to depart”? 	 15, 16. (a) Se a te fakatonuga e tuku mai i te Tusi Tapu ki fafine a‵vaga Kelisiano kolā olotou avaga e se ne tavini a te Atua? (e) Se a te tulaga o te Kelisiano māfai “e fakaiku aka ne te tino sē talitonu ke fano keatea a ia”?


The Bible urges you to “flee from fornication.” 	 E fakamalosi mai te Tusi Tapu ke “fakagata a uiga finalalolagi.”


13 Ever since Adam sinned, death has ruled as a king over humanity. 	 13 Talu mai te taimi ne agasala ei Atamu, ne pule atu te mate e pelā me se tupu ki luga i tino.


Who stress the importance of God’s personal name, even using it to identify themselves? 	 Ko oi e faka‵mafa mai ne latou te tāua o te igoa o te Atua kae fakaaogā foki te igoa tenā e pelā me se iloga o latou?


We can also wield it to defend ourselves, even as Jesus did when tempted. 	 E mafai foki o fakaaogā ne tatou te Muna a te Atua ke ‵pulu ei tatou, e pelā eiloa mo te mea ne fai ne Iesu i te taimi ne fakaosooso ei a ia.


We work to provide our basic material needs and to support our ministry. 	 E ga‵lue tatou ke maua a mea tāua kolā e manakogina i te feitu faka-te-foitino kae ke fesoasoani foki ki ‵tou galuega talai.


12 Certainly, it is a singular honor to bear the name of the almighty God, Jehovah. 	 12 Ao, se mea tafasili eiloa i te gali ke tauave ne koe te igoa o te Atua, ko Ieova.


Instead, follow the example of David, who prayed: “From presumptuous acts hold your servant back; do not let them dominate me.” 	 Kae ke tautali atu ki te fakaakoakoga a Tavita, telā ne ‵talo atu penei: “Puipui mai au mai te fai o agasala; ke mo a ma pule mai ki toku olaga.


How did Moses react to Jehovah’s words? 	 Ne saga atu pefea a Mose ki pati a Ieova?


Jesus gave clear and specific advance instructions. 	 Ne tuku atu ne Iesu a fakatonuga manino ‵lei kae mautinoa.


There he said to his disciples: “Lift up your eyes and view the fields, that they are white for harvesting.” 	 Ne fai atu a ia i konā ki ana soko: “‵Kilo otou mata ki fatoaga, ko iloa ei ne koutou me ko ‵tau o ‵kati.”


His faithfulness even at great personal cost brought him God’s approval and blessing. 	 Ao, ko te fakamaoni o Iefata ne ala ei o maua ne ia te taliaga mo te fakamanuiaga a te Atua, faitalia eiloa a tulaga faiga‵ta ne fakafesagai mo ia.


In so doing, he may have tried to appeal to her pride, endeavoring to make her feel important—as if she were the spokesperson for herself and her husband. 	 I te faiga penā, ne taumafai tou tagata ke fakamatamata a Eva kae ke fakatāua ne ia a ia eiloa—e pelā me sui atu ne tou fafine a ia mo tena avaga.


It gave farmers the opportunity to show their appreciation to the Provider of the harvest, since “the one showing favor to the poor one is glorifying [his Maker].” 	 E tuku atu foki i ei ki tino fai fatoaga te avanoaga ke fakaasi atu te loto fakafetai ki te Tino fai fatoaga sili, me i te tino e ‘fai faka‵lei ki tino ma‵tiva’ ko avatu foki ne ia a vikiga ki tena Māfuaga.


When Jesus’ friend Lazarus died, Jesus described what happens at death. 	 I te taimi ne mate ei te taugasoa o Iesu ko Lasalo, ne fakamatala atu ne Iesu a mea e ‵tupu māfai ko mate se tino.


3 The clergy claim to be ministers (from minister, a Latin translation of di·aʹko·nos, “servant”).* For this, they graduate from colleges or seminaries and are ordained. 	 3 E fai mai a faifeau konā me e tavini atu latou ki nisi tino (mai i te pati faifekau, se ‵fuliga i te ‵gana Latina o te di·aʹko·nos ko te “tavini”).* Ke maua ne latou te tulaga tenei, e iku mai latou i kolisi io me ko akoga kae e faū ei latou.


A false vision and divination and a valueless thing and the trickiness of their heart they are speaking prophetically to you people.” 	 A fakaasiga konā e fai‵pati ne latou e seki fanatu mai i a au; a valoaga e fai ne latou ne mea fua ne mafaufau ne latou, tela la, e se aogā.”


(Job 12:7-9, 13) Later, both Elihu and Jehovah used aspects of creation to remind Job of man’s insignificance compared with God’s greatness. 	 (Iopu 12:7-9, 13) Fakamuli ifo, ne fakaaoga ne Eliu mo Ieova a mea ne faite ke fakamasaua atu ki a Iopu e uiga ki te sili o te Atua māfai e fakatusa ki te tagata.


What challenges have Jehovah’s servants faced? 	 Ne a mea faiga‵ta ko oti ne fe‵paki mo tavini a Ieova?


In the earthly Paradise . . . 	 I te lalolagi Palataiso . . .


To be honest, communicating with them was not easy, since they did not know sign language. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e se faigofie a te fesokotaki mo lāua, me e se iloa ne lāua a te ‵gana fai tāga.


• What things are implied by our request for “bread for this day”? 	 fakamolemole atu ke “tuku mai omotou meakai e ‵tau mo te aso nei”?


After baptism, why should we keep making changes? 	 Mai tua o te papatisoga, kaia e manakogina ke fulifuli faeloa ‵tou olaga?


What will help us to be obedient to God? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke faka‵logo tatou ki te Atua?


They still “took no note”—even in the face of all the evidence that Jehovah was blessing Noah and his endeavors. 	 Koi tumau eiloa latou i te ‘sē fia ‵saga’ mai, faitalia a fakamaoniga katoa me ne fakamanuia ne Ieova a Noa mo ana taumafaiga.


The disciple James wrote: “If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep on asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching; and it will be given him.” 	 Ne tusi mai a te soko ko Iakopo: “Kafai se tino o koutou e se maua ne ia te poto, e ‵tau mo ia o ‵talo ki te Atua, me ko ia tenā ka tuku mai ne ia ki a ia; me i te Atua e tuku mai fua ne ia te poto ki tino katoa i te agaga alofa mo te kaimalie.”


Then, suddenly, everything came crashing down. 	 Kae ne ‵fuli fakavave tena olaga i se taimi e tasi.


But there were others whom I learned much from. 	 Kae e isi foki ne nisi tino kolā ne tauloto ne au a mea e uke mai i ei.


When Your Child Is Disabled 	 Māfai Tau Tamaliki e se Katoatoa


What was one reason for this drastic change in attitude? 	 Se a te pogai ne fai ei ne latou te ‵fuliga lasi tenei?


(Gen. 48:4; Deut. 6:1) The people of Israel were never to forget that the real Owner of their land was Jehovah. 	 (Kenese 48:4; Teutelonome 6:1) Ne seki ‵tau o puli i tino Isalaelu me i te Tino i o ia te fenua ko Ieova.


Even for those with religious convictions, suffering is never easy to deal with. 	 Ke oko foki eiloa ki tino ‵lotu, e se se mea faigofie ki a latou ke fakafesagai atu ki logo‵maega.


Speaking truth involves sharing information that is factual, free from any deceit. 	 E aofia i te faipati ki te mea tonu a te fakaasiga o fakamatalaga ‵tonu e aunoa mo te ‵pelo.


(Psalm 83:18) What is the true condition of the dead? 	 (Salamo 83:18) Se a te tulaga tonu o tino ‵mate?


7 “Love . . . in Deed and Truth” 	 7 Ke “A‵lofa Tatou . . . i Faiga Kolā e Fai mo te Fakamaoni”


Who does not long for a world where even the word for war does not exist because warfare is unknown? 	 Ko oi te tino e se fia olioli ki se lalolagi telā ka seai i ei se pati telā e fakauiga ki taua me ka se toe iloa atu a mea e igoa ki taua?


Similar conviction also results from regularly engaging in other Christian activities, such as attending meetings for worship and doing diligent personal Bible study. 	 E mafai foki o maua a te loto talitonu penā māfai e ‵kau atu faeloa tatou ki nisi fakatokaga faka-Kelisiano, e pelā mo te ‵kau atu faeloa ki fakatasiga mo te faiga o sukesukega totino ki te Tusi Tapu.


What was Jesus’ primary mission on earth? 	 Se a te galuega tonu a Iesu ne vau o fai i te lalolagi?


That was exactly the question he had on his mind. 	 Tenā eiloa te fesili ne mafaufau faeloa a ia ki ei.


He translated other parts of the Scriptures from Latin and from Martin Luther’s Bible in German. 	 Ne ‵fuli ne ia a nisi vaega o te Tusi Tapu mai te ‵gana Latina mo te Tusi Tapu a Martin Luther i te ‵gana Siamani.


They want their children to love them and to take to heart what they have imparted to the children for their good. 	 E ma‵nako latou ke a‵lofa atu olotou tama‵liki ki a latou kae ke fakatāua foki ne latou a mea kolā ko oti ne akoako ne laua ki tama‵liki mō te lotou ‵lei.


For example, Acts chapter 6 records a disagreement between Hebrew-speaking and Greek-speaking converts. 	 E pelā mo te Galuega mataupu e 6, e fakamatala mai i ei se kinauga i te va o taina Epelu mo taina Eleni.


21 Kindness is such an all-embracing quality that it touches every aspect of our lives. 	 21 A te alofa atafai se uiga telā e lauefa kae pokotia i ei a vaega katoa o ‵tou olaga.


Your children are facing tremendous pressures to compromise. 	 E fe‵paki au tamaliki mo fakamalosiga e uke ko te mea ke gutugutulua latou.


How Would You Answer? 	 E Mafai Pefea ne Koe o Tali?


Matthew has also drawn closer to Jehovah. 	 Ne gasolo aka foki o pili atu tena fesokotakiga mo Ieova.


Illustrate how an invisible force can guide a person. 	 Fakaasi mai te auala e mafai ei ne se malosi sē matea o takitaki se tino.


Have I been overlooking or undervaluing these traits? 	 E mata, ne fakaseaogā fua ne au ana uiga konā?


Yet another suggests that you choose whatever direction feels best to you. 	 Kae ko te suā tino e fakamalosi atu ke filifili ne koe so se auala e mafaufau koe me ko te ‵toe auala tonu.


But I quickly became disillusioned. 	 Kae ne kamata au o loto vāivāi.


Looking back on 25 years of full-time service, he says: “I’ve tried to work with everyone in the congregation, sharing in the ministry with them, making shepherding calls on them, inviting them to my home for meals, and even arranging gatherings with a spiritual focus. 	 Mai te ‵toe kilo atu ki te 25 tausaga i te taviniga tumau, e fai mai a ia: “Ne taumafai au o ga‵lue fakatasi mo tino katoa i te fakapotopotoga, ‵kau fakatasi mo latou i te galuega talai, fai a āsiga pelā me ne tausi mamoe ki a latou, ‵kami atu latou ki toku fale ke ‵kai matou, kae fai foki a fakatokaga mō maopoopoga i se auala e fakamalosi aka ei i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


15 How to cultivate faith like Daniel’s. 	 15 Te auala ke ati aka te fakatuanaki e pelā mo Tanielu.


• With whom did Jehovah communicate in pre-Christian times? 	 • Ko oi ne fesokotaki atu ki ei a Ieova i aso mai mua o te kau Kelisiano?


What proclamation did the angel Gabriel make to Mary? 	 Se a te folafolaga ne fai atu ne te agelu ko Kapilielu ki a Malia?


18 “Take good care not to practice your righteousness in front of men in order to be observed by them; otherwise you will have no reward with your Father who is in the heavens.” 	 18 “Sa fakamata‵mata koutou o fakaasiasi te otou amiotonu ke matea ne tino, me e se maua i ei ne koutou a te taui mai te otou Tamana i te lagi.”


In fact, Satan is waging war on the anointed remnant. 	 A te tonuga loa, e fai taua atu a Satani ki te ‵toega o te kau fakaekegina.


Looking back, he and his family can confirm that Jehovah’s hand is not short. 	 Mai te kilo atu ki mea ne ‵tupu i te lotou kāiga, ne fakamautinoa mai ne latou me i te lima o Ieova e se toetoe.


2 As a young servant of Jehovah or as someone learning about Him, do you feel under pressure to conform to popular beliefs, such as evolution, rather than believe in a Creator? 	 2 E pelā me se tavini foliki a Ieova io me se tino telā e tauloto e uiga ki a Ia, e mata, e maua ne koe a fakamalosiga sē ‵lei ke talia a akoakoga ‵fou konei ko lauiloa, e pelā mo te evolusione i lō te talitonu ki te Mafuaga?


God caused her “to go into the wilderness” of Babylonia, the nation that conquered Assyria, where the Israelites had been exiled in 740 B.C.E. 	 Ne fai ne te Atua ke ave a ia “ki te koga lavaki” o Papelonia, ko te fenua telā ne fakatakavale ne ia a Asulia, te koga telā ne ‵nofo fakapagota ei a tino Isalaelu i te 740 T.L.M.


A TEST OF LOYALTY 	 SE TOFOTOFOGA O TE ALOFA FAKAMAONI


ARE YOU WILLING TO TRY A DIFFERENT METHOD? 	 [Fakamatalaga mai lalo] Salamo 34:8-10, NW: “‵Tofo aka kae ka lavea atu a te ‵lei o Ieova; E fiafia a te tagata telā e fakalafi ki a ia.


[Picture on page 25] Our preaching work demonstrates our dedication to God 	 E fakaasi atu i ‵tou galuega talai te ‵tou tukuatuga ki te Atua


Who will be resurrected? 	 Ko oi ka toe‵tu mai?


Let us, then, be firm in our determination to “fear the true God and keep his commandments.”—Ecclesiastes 8:12; 12:13. 	 Tela la, ke na tu ‵mautakitaki tatou i ‵tou fakaikuga ke “ma‵taku ki te Atua, kae tausi ki ana fakatonuga.”—Failauga 8:12; 12:13.


Then Paul added: “In fact, all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted.” (2 Tim. 3:10-12) In chapter 12 of his letter to the Christians in Rome, Paul gave wise counsel on how they should react to opposition. 	 Oti aka ne toe fai atu a Paulo: “Ko latou katoa kolā e ma‵nako o ola i te olaga atua i te ‵soko tasi mo Keliso Iesu, ka fakasauagina.” (2 Timoteo 3:10-12) I te mataupu e 12 o tena tusi ki Kelisiano i Loma, ne tuku atu ne Paulo a pati fakatonutonu kae poto ki te auala e ‵tau ei o ‵saga atu tatou ki ‵tekemaiga.


“Although I have much less to give,” says Colin, “I can still give, and that is acceptable to Jehovah.” 	 Muna a Kolini: “E tiga eiloa e se uke aku mea e mafai o avatu, e mafai eiloa ne au o avatu se mea telā e talia ne Ieova.”


Why and how did Jesus favor Nathanael? 18 Jesus loved and spoke the truth. 	 I tena galuega i te lalolagi nei, ne fakaasi atu ne ia tena fiafia ki tino fai mea ‵tonu.


But the challenge is to do it, to imitate Jesus’ pattern. 	 Kae ko te mea faigata ko te faiga o te mea tenā, ke tau‵tali atu ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu.


My wife, a regular pioneer, was always so happy. 	 A taku avaga, telā se paenia tumau, ne fiafia faeloa.


We Experienced God’s Undeserved Kindness in Many Ways (D. Guest), Feb. MISCELLANEOUS 	 Ne Lavea ne Māua te Alofa Tauanoa o te Atua i Auala e Uke (D. Guest), Fepu.


Thus, in April 1949, my mother and I disposed of the furniture in our rented house and moved to Middleton, near Manchester, where we began pioneering. 	 Tela la, i a Apelila 1949, ne ‵togi atu ki tua ne māua mo toku matua a meāfale i te fale telā ne ‵nofo maua i ei kae olo atu māua ki Middleton, e pili ki Manchester, ko te koga telā ne kamata o paenia ei māua.


SOME 3,500 years ago, Jehovah’s prophet Moses commanded the priests and the older men of Israel: “Congregate the people, the men and the women and the little ones . . . , in order that they may listen and in order that they may learn, as they must fear Jehovah your God and take care to carry out all the words of this law.” 	 KĀTI i te 3,500 tausaga ko ‵teka, ne fakatonu atu a te pelofeta a Ieova ko Mose ki faitaulaga mo tagata ma‵tua o Isalaelu: “Ka‵laga atu ki tagata, fafine mo tama‵liki katoa. . . , ko te mea ke lagona ne tino katoa kae ke iloa foki ne latou o fakaaloalo ki te Aliki te otou Atua kae faka‵logo mo te fakamaoni ki ana akoakoga.”


11 Some have the tendency to let past failings overwhelm them to the point that they feel that they are unworthy in God’s eyes. 	 11 E ma‵natu aka a nisi tino me ko sē aoga latou i te kilokiloga a te Atua ona ko mea matagā ne fai ne latou i taimi ko ‵teka.


7 Our Creator, Jehovah, has done more than anyone to give us a happy, purposeful life. 	 7 Ko oti ne fai ne te ‵tou Mafuaga, ko Ieova a mea e uke atu i lō so se tino ke tuku mai ei se olaga fiafia kae aoga ki a tatou.


(Matthew 5:29, 30; Colossians 3:5-10) For example, do you discipline your eyes not to look at immoral material or your ears not to listen to degrading music or speech? 	 (Mataio 5:29, 30; Kolose 3:5-10) E pelā mo koe, e mata, e fakatonutonu ne koe ou mata ke se kilo atu ki mea faka-te-foitino sē ‵mā io me ko ou taliga ke se fakalogologo ki pese io me ko pati ma‵sei?


In that way he developed a heartfelt appreciation for the privilege of having God’s name called on him. 	 I te faiga penā, ne ati aka ei ne ia a te loto fakafetai ki te tauliaga ke tauave ne ia te igoa o te Atua.


The two widows, Naomi and Ruth, reach Bethlehem at the start of the barley harvest. 	 Ne oko atu a Naomi mo Luta ki Peteleema i te kamataga o te taimi ko ‵tau ei o ‵kati a kalite.


18 The apostle John saw this modern-day ingathering in vision. 	 18 Ne matea ne te apositolo ko Ioane te fakamaopoopomaiga tenā i aso nei i se fakaasiga.


Some may also need to hold at least a part-time job while going to school. 	 Kāti e ‵tau foki o maua ne nisi tama‵liki a galuega ‵togi sē tumau i te taimi e a‵koga ei latou.


We can learn valuable lessons not only from what Joseph said but also from what he did not say.—Gen. 40:5-13. 	 E se maua fua ne tatou a akoakoga tāua mai i pati a Iosefa kae penā foki mai i pati kolā e seki fai atu ne ia.—Kene 40:5-13.


We give attention to both the message we preach and the methods we use. 	 E ‵saga atu eiloa tatou ki te avā mea konā, ko te fekau telā e talai ne tatou mo auala kolā e talai atu ei tatou.


What kind of sacrifices are acceptable to God? 	 Ne a vaegā taulaga e talia ne te Atua?


Abel showed love for God by unselfishly offering the best of what he had. 	 Ne fakaasi atu ne Apelu a te alofa ki te Atua mai te ofo atu mo te loto fiafia tena toe mea ‵lei.


CHANGES IN LANGUAGE 	 MAFULI‵FULIGA O ‵GANA


Years later she took a job in Magdeburg, and in 1930 she was baptized as a Bible Student, as Jehovah’s Witnesses were then known. 	 I tausaga fakamuli ifo ne galue a tou fafine i Magdeburg kae i te 1930 ne papatiso ei a ia e pelā me se Tino Akoga i te Tusi Tapu, ko te igoa o Molimau a Ieova i te taimi tenā.


Nothing in the Scriptures indicates that the cup or glass itself should be of some specific design. 	 E seai se fakamatalaga e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu me e ‵tau o pefea a foliga o te ipu mo te tifa.


Holy spirit can fortify you to endure trials. 	 A te agaga tapu e mafai o fakamalosi ne ia koe ke kufaki i mea faiga‵ta.


As Regards God’s Rulership, What Did We Learn From Reading . . . 	 E Pelā mo te Pulega a te Atua, ne a Mea ne Tauloto ne Tatou Mai i te Faitauga ki te . . .


13 Thus, Jehovah tells us to put forth “earnest effort” in developing godly qualities. 	 13 Tela la, e fai mai a Ieova ke “fakapalele” ‵tou “mafi” i te atiakaga o uiga fakaatua.


If a person shows a glimmer of interest by raising a sincere question or by accepting a Bible publication, we will be ready and prepared to share our hope. 	 Kafai e fakaasi mai ne se tino a te tamā fiafia mai i te fakasaeakaga o se fesili mo te loto fakamaoni io me mai i te taliaga o se tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu, ko toka tatou ke fakaasi atu ‵tou fakamoemoega.


The next article provides the answers. 	 Ka maua ne tatou a te tali i te suā mataupu.


Well, Gaza is on the coast at about sea level. [gl 15] However, Hebron is to the east at an altitude of 3,000 feet [900 m]—a real climb! 	 [15] Kae, ne tu atu a Hepelona i te feitu ki togālā i se maluga telā e 3,000 futu—se koga maluga ‵ki ke kake i ei!


DAVID WAITED ON JEHOVAH 	 NE FAKA‵TALI A TAVITA KI A IEOVA


With my wife in the ministry 	 Ko au mo taku avaga i te galuega talai


“If you observe my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have observed the commandments of the Father and remain in his love” 	 “Kafai e tausi ne koutou aku poloakiga, ka tumau koutou i toku alofa, e pelā mo au ko oti ne tausi a poloakiga a toku Tamana, kae tumau i tena alofa”


(Jeremiah 17:9) We must be resolute in resisting its attempts to downplay the seriousness of upholding Jehovah’s standards. 8. What reality does experience teach us? 	 (Ielemia 17:9) E ‵tau eiloa o loto ma‵losi tatou o ‵teke atu ki manakoga o te loto kolā e fakafoliki aka ei ne ia te tāua o te puke ‵mau ki tulaga o Ieova.


(Ps. 133:1-3) Being mild, peaceable, and reasonable with one another will surely result in improved relationships and will make it evident that we have “the wisdom from above.” 	 (Salamo 133:1-3) A te loto maulalo, te filemu mo te mauaga o te loto malamalama i vā o tatou ka iku atu eiloa ki te faka‵leiakaga o ‵tou fesokotakiga kae fakamaoni atu i ei me ko maua ne tatou “te poto mai te lagi.”


True Christians today often make material contributions to fellow Christians and even to neighbors who are in need. 	 E tuku atu sāle ne Kelisiano ‵tonu i aso nei a meaalofa faka-te-foitino ki olotou taina Kelisiano e pelā foki mo olotou tuakoi kolā e ma‵nako ki se fesoasoani.


(Matt. 5:7) “The merciful” have tender compassion and show kind consideration, even pity, for the disadvantaged. 	 (Mataio 5:7) A ‘tino a‵lofa’ e alofa ‵nau kae a‵lofa atafai, kae e loto a‵lofa foki ki tino fakaa‵lofa.


(Eph. 4:28) But what exactly constitutes stealing? 	 (Efe. 4:28) Kae se a te mea e fakavae ki ei te kaisoa?


12 Any brother reaching out for privileges may need to ask himself: ‘Do I look for opportunities to serve others, or do I have the tendency to want to be served? 	 12 So se taina telā e taumafai ki tauliaga konei e mafai o fesili ifo ki a ia eiloa penei: ‘E mata, e ‵sala au ki avanoaga ke tavini atu ki nisi tino, io me e manako au ke tavini mai a tino ki a au?


Do they suffer in Sheol in order to atone for their errors? 	 E mata, e fakapuapuaga latou i Seoli ko te mea ke fakamagalo ei olotou mea ‵se?


(Luke 7:19-22) How that message must have encouraged John! 	 (Luka 7:19-22) Ko oko eiloa i te fakamalosi atu o te fekau tenā ki a Ioane!


For instance, elders need courage when caring for judicial matters or when helping those who face life-threatening medical emergencies. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e ‵tau o maua ne toeaina te loto toa māfai e fai ne latou a fakamasinoga io me māfai e fesoasoani atu ki tino kolā e ‵tu atu olotou ola i se tulaga fakamataku i mea tau masaki.


It is the same spirit as that mentioned at Ephesians 2:2, which says: “You at one time walked according to the system of things of this world, according to the ruler of the authority of the air, the spirit that now operates in the sons of disobedience.” 	 Ko te agaga foki telā e taku mai i te Efeso 2:2, telā e fai mai penei: “Ne sa‵sale mua koutou i ei i te olaga masani o te lalolagi tenei, e ‵tusa mo te pule a te takitaki o te ea, ko te agaga telā e galue nei i tino kolā e se faka‵logo ki te Atua.”


Yet, unexpected events complicated her plans. 	 E isi ne fakalavelave seki fakamoemoegina kolā ne fakafaigata atu ki ana fakatokatokaga.


Consider the apostle Paul’s example. 	 Ke mafau‵fau ki te fakaakoakoga a te apositolo ko Paulo.


Despite their violent ways, Jehovah said to Jonah: “Should I not also feel sorry for Nineveh the great city, in which there are more than 120,000 men who do not even know right from wrong?” 	 E tiga eiloa olotou amioga fakasaua, kae ne fai atu a Ieova ki a Iona, penei: “E mata, e se ‵tau foki mo au o alofa ki Nineva te fakai lasi, telā e sili atu mo te toko 120,000 tāgata i ei kolā e se iloa ne latou te mea tonu mai te mea ‵se?”


The Bible says that this evil spirit creature “walks about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour someone.”—1 Peter 5:8. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu me i te agaga masei tenei “e fanofano tele e pelā mo se leona fekai, e salasala ki te tino ke kai ne ia.”—1 Petelu 5:8.


(Read Psalm 34:22.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 34:22.)


Focus on the problem, not just the person. Resist the tendency to analyze who is right and who is wrong. 	 Saga atu ki te fakalavelave, kae e se ki te tino. ‵Kalo keatea mai te masani ko te onoono me ko oi e tonu kae ko oi e ‵se.


How will being spiritually-minded affect our life? 	 Ka fesoasoani mai pefea a te mafaufau faka-te-agaga ki ‵tou olaga?


He wrote: “I do all things for the sake of the good news, that I may become a sharer of it with others.”—1 Corinthians 9:23. 	 Ne tusi mai a ia, penei: “Tela la, e ola au i so se vaegā olaga o tino, ko te mea ke fakaola ne au nisi o latou.”—1 Kolinito 9:22.


Social scientists are trying hard to find out how you or others would answer, but their task is not an easy one. 	 E ‵sala malosi a tino ‵poto i mea tau te olaga ke iloa aka te auala ka tali atu ei koe io me ko nisi tino ki te fesili tenā, kae e se faigofie faeloa te lotou galuega.


(Gen. 28:1, 2) Jacob promptly obeyed Isaac. 	 (Kene. 28:1, 2) Ne fakalogo eiloa a Iakopo ki tena tamana.


What will help us to put “the law of loving-kindness” upon our tongue? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke fakaasi atu i ‵tou pati a te tulafono o te alofa atafai?


Why is it right, loving, and modest not to retaliate? 	 Kaia e tonu, alofa, kae loto maulalo ei ke ‵teke atu ki te taui ma sui?


9 The kind of teaching that protects a child and motivates him to do what is right takes time, attention, and planning. 	 9 A vaegā akoakoga kolā e maua i ei ne te tamaliki te puipuiga kae fakamalosi aka foki i ei ke fai ne ia te mea tonu, e manakogina a taimi e uke, te saga tonu atu mo te faiga o fakatokaga ‵lei.


(Genesis 3:5) With those cunning words, Satan presented humans with a sham opportunity to be self-governed. 	 (Kenese 3:5) Ona ko pati ‵loi konā, ne tuku atu ne Satani se avanoaga ‵se ki tino ke pule atu ki a latou eiloa.


Chief Priests in Christian Scriptures, No. 1 	 Faitaulaga Pule i te Tusi Tapu i te ‵Gana Eleni, Napa 1


13 Why Show Appreciation? 	 OKETOPA 13-19, 2008


4 How does Jehovah demonstrate that he is approachable? 	 4 E fakaasi mai pefea ne Ieova i a ia e uiga faigofie?


The enemies’ attempts to get Nehemiah to compromise failed. 	 Ne seki aogā a taumafaiga a ana fili i te faiga ke gutugutulua a Neemia.


(Luke 22:61, 62) Only 51 days later, Christ dignified the repentant apostle by letting him represent Jesus’ 120 disciples on the day of Pentecost and use the first of “the keys of the kingdom.” 	 (Luka 22:61, 62) I te 51 fua aso mai tua ifo i ei, ne fakaaloalo atu Keliso ki te apositolo salamō tenā mai i te talia ne ia ke sui ne Petelu a soko e toko 120 o Iesu i te aso o te Penitekoso kae ne fakaaogā i ei ne ia te kī muamua o “ki o te Malo o te lagi.”


Have I made it my way of life? 	 E mata, ko oti ne fai ne au mo auala e ola ei au?


Jesus patiently waited at God’s right hand until 1914 for his enemies to be placed as a stool for his feet. 	 Ne faka‵tali a Iesu mo te kufaki i te feitu fakaatamai o te Atua ke oko eiloa ki te 1914, i te taimi ka tuku atu ei ana fili ke fai mo mea e tuku ei ana vae.


In God’s strength, Jeremiah accomplished what he could never have done on his own.—Read Jeremiah 20:7-9. 	 Ona ko te malosi o te Atua, ne fakataunu ne Ielemia a te mea telā ne seki mafai o fai ne ia i tena malosi eiloa.—Faitau te Ielemia 20:7-9.


(Psalm 100:3; 104:24, 25) The awe and respect that they develop for Jehovah’s creation can stay with them throughout life. 	 (Salamo 100:3; 104:24, 25) E mafai o tu ‵mautakitaki latou i te āva mo te amanaia ki mea kolā ne faite ne Ieova i te lotou olaga kātoa.


Our next article will consider this matter. 	 Ka fakamatala mai ne te suā mataupu a feitu konā.


Honor is the manifestation, or outward demonstration, of respect. 	 A te āva ko te fakaasimaiga, io me ko te fakaasiatuga ki tua o te fakaaloalo.


It must have seemed to be the perfect place to settle his family, since “Lot chose for himself the whole District of the Jordan” and set up camp near Sodom. 	 Ne foliga mai e pelā eiloa me ko te ‵toe koga ‵lei ke ‵nofo i ei tena kāiga, telā ne “fili ei ne Lota te kogā laukele katoa i te Vanu o Iolitana” kae ne nofo pili atu ei ki Sotoma.


“No,” he responds, “it is older than most, and it has never been rebuilt.” 	 “Ikai,” ko tena tali, “ko te ‵toe ma leva, seki fakafou aka eiloa.”


But John the Baptizer had already forewarned them that if Jehovah wished to do so, he could raise up children to Abraham from the very stones.—Luke 3:8. 	 Kae ko oti ne fakailoa atu ne Ioane te Papatiso ki a latou me kafai ne manako a Ieova ke fai te mea tenā, ne mafai fua o fakafua ne ia ne fanau a Apelaamo mai i fatu.—Luka 3:8.


(1 Ki. 3:9) Second, consult God’s Word and publications from the faithful slave to help you distinguish “sadness of the world” from “sadness in a godly way,” genuine repentance. 	 (1 Tupu 3:9) A te lua, sukesuke ki te Muna a te Atua mo tusi mai te tavini fakamaoni ke fesoasoani atu ke iloa ne koe a te ‵kese o te “fanoanoa o te lalolagi” mo te “fanoanoa i te auala telā e fetaui ‵lei mo te loto o te Atua,” ko te salamō tonu.


True Christians have faced vicious persecution, even fanatical efforts to wipe them out. 	 E fe‵paki sāle a Kelisiano ‵tonu mo fakasauāga matagā, mo taumafaiga malosi ke ‵ta fakapalele ei latou.


16 But what of the many servants of Jehovah who can serve neither as regular nor as auxiliary pioneers? 	 16 Kae e a la te fia o tavini a Ieova kolā e se mafai ne latou o tavini atu e pelā me ne paenia tumau io me ne paenia lagolago?


15 In some situations, even one drink may be one too many. 	 15 Ki nisi tino, a te mea inu fua e tasi ko tō uke foki.


Such an approach is sure to bring Jehovah’s approval and blessing, just as it did in the case of Joseph. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ka iku atu a te faifaiga tenā ki te taliaga mo te fakamanuiaga a Ieova, e pelā eiloa mo te mea ne fai ne ia ki a Iosefa.


Once a year Maria traveled to Saransk to visit me, although the journey from Tulun and back took 12 days by train. 	 Ne faimalaga fakatasi mai i te tausaga a Maria ke asi mai ki a au, faitalia me e nofo ki te 12 o aso a te faimalaga mai mo te ‵toe foki atu ki Tulun i te tuleini.


(Matthew 6:9) Consider the Bible’s description of conditions on earth at that time: 	 (Mataio 6:9) Mafaufau la ki te fakamatalaga i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki tulaga o te lalolagi i te taimi tenā:


When the great tribulation strikes, tears of joy and thankfulness will stream down the faces of those who have sought such protection. 	 Kafai ko oko mai te fakalavelave lasi, ka sofi ifo a loimata o te fiafia mo te loto fakafetai i mata o tino kolā ne ‵sala atu ki te vaegā puipuiga tenā.


As a result, Isaiah saw the destruction of the northern kingdom of Israel as a nation. 	 E pelā me ko te ikuga, ne lavea ne Isaia a te fakamaofaga o te malo ki mātū o Isalaelu e pelā me se atufenua.


He comforted himself and his family with the words: “This is God’s will, we have to understand that, good, bad, whatever.” 	 Ne fakamafanafana atu a ia ki a ia eiloa mo tena kāiga i ana pati: “Tenei eiloa te loto o te Atua, e ‵tau o malamalama tatou faitalia me ‵lei, me masei io me se a aka foki.”


This may involve the full payment and acceptance of a bride-price, by which the couple are legally and Scripturally married. 	 E mafai o aofia i te mea tenei a te ‵togi kātoa atu mo te taliaga o te ‵togi o te tamafine telā ka fakaipoipo, ke mafai ei o fakaipoipo faka‵lei se tokolua e ‵tusa mo te tulafono e pelā foki mo fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu.


Accurate knowledge fortifies us against evil influences 	 E fakamalosi aka tatou ne te iloaga tonu ke ‵teke atu ki fakamalosiga ma‵sei


(John 2:24, 25) Even so, he saw them not simply in terms of their imperfections but in terms of their good qualities. 	 (Ioane 2:24, 25) Kae ne seki mafaufau fua a ia ki olotou uiga vāivāi, kae ne masaua foki ne ia olotou uiga ‵lei.


Who would replace him? 	 Ko oi ka sui ne ia tou tagata?


Why do we need to “keep on the watch”? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei mo tatou o tumau i te “matapula‵pula”?


God does not forget those who once served him. 	 E se puli i te Atua a latou kolā ne tavini muamua atu ki a ia.


He is reclining at a meal when a woman comes in and pours perfumed oil upon his head. 	 I te taimi ne ‵kai ei latou, ne ulu mai se fafine mo se sinu manogi kae ‵ligi atu ki tena ulu.


3 Jesus set the example for parents in that he practiced what he preached. 	 3 Ne tuku mai ne Iesu se fakaakoakoga mō mātua mai te fai ne ia a mea kolā e akoako atu ne ia.


Three Years of Training 	 Ne Akoakogina i Tausaga e Tolu


Jehovah has always maintained his rulership 	 Ko oti faeloa ne fakatumau ne Ieova tena pulega


It is not simply that Christian morality promotes contentment and protects one’s health. 	 E fakamalosi aka ne amioga ‵lei a te filemu o te mafaufau kae puipui ei te malosi o te tino.


“Each One Will Carry His Own Load” 	 “E ‵Tau Eiloa mo te Tino o Amo Tena Amoga”


HE WAS at ease with sophisticated intellectuals and with humble tentmakers. 	 NE PALENI ‵lei ana faifaiga ki tino ‵poto kae ma‵losi i tuu mo aganuu, penā foki loa mo tino ma‵lalo kolā e faite faleie.


4 What is the lesson for us? 	 4 Se a te akoakoga mō tatou?


Gospel writer Luke introduces the incident by stating that Jesus “firmly set his face to go to Jerusalem” even though he well knew what eventually awaited him there. 	 E fai mai a Luka ki a tatou me i a Iesu ne “malosi eiloa tena loto ke fanatu a ia ki Ielusalema faitalia me e iloa ne ia a mea kolā ka logo‵mae ei a ia i konā.


Why Commemorate Jesus’ Death? 	 Kaia e ‵Tau ei o Fakamanatu te Mate o Iesu?


However, we can remain alert if we reason carefully on the points under consideration. 	 Kae e mafai ne tatou o tumau i te matapula‵pula māfai e mafau‵fau faka‵lei tatou ki manatu kolā e ‵tau o mafau‵fau ‵loto ki ei.


PERHAPS the first time you saw Jehovah’s name was when it was shown to you at Psalm 83:18. 	 KĀTI ne fatoā lavea ne koe i te taimi muamua a te igoa o Ieova i te Salamo 83:18.


(John 21:20) Written about 98 C.E., the Gospel of John repeats very little of what is stated in the other three Gospels. 	 (Ioane 21:20) Ne tusi tena tala kāti i te 98 T.A., kae e se uke a mea i nisi Evagelia e tolu kolā ne toe fakamatala mai ne Ioane.


What injustice did one brother experience in the congregation, and what qualities helped him to handle the matter properly? 	 Se a te faifaiga sē fakamaoni ne fepaki mo se taina i te fakapotopotoga, kae ne a uiga ne fesoasoani atu ke fakafesagai faka‵lei atu ki ei?


However, one day I mustered up courage and began dialing the first householder. 	 Kae i te aso e tasi ne maua ne au te loto malosi kae telefoni atu ki te tino muamua.


(Romans 15:13, 19) Jehovah was the one responsible for spiritual growth. 	 (Loma 15:13, 19) Ko Ieova eiloa telā ne māfua mai i ei te gasoloakaga faka-te-agaga tenā.


Jehovah wanted them to return to him, to resume their fearless, wholehearted worship of him. 	 Ne manako a Ieova ke toe ‵foki atu latou ki a ia, kae toe faka‵soko atu te lotou tapuaki atu mo te loto kātoa ki a ia e aunoa mo te ma‵taku.


Have you accepted an invitation to a meal by someone of humble means? 	 Kai talia aka loa ne koe se ‵kamiga ki se ‵kaiga mai se tino telā e se uke ana mea?


This is none other than God’s foremost spirit Son, Jesus Christ, who has been given authority over all nations. 	 E seai aka foki se isi tino kae na ko tena Tama faka-te-agaga sili, ko Iesu Keliso, telā ko oti ne tuku atu ki ei te pulega ki luga i atufenua katoa.


How were the ancient Jews involved in a fulfillment of Isaiah 65:17-19? 	 Ne aofia pefea a tino Iutaia i aso mua i te fakataunuga o te Isaia 65:17-19?


There, Judge Barak had earlier gathered 10,000 Israelite troops to confront the army of Jabin, the Canaanite king of Hazor, under the command of his military chief Sisera. 	 I te koga tenā, ne fakamaopoopo ei ne te Famasino ko Palako a te kautau a Isalaelu telā e ‵tusa mo te 10,000 te lotou aofaki ke taua atu ki te kautau a Iapino, te tupu o Hasola mai Kanana, mai lalo i te takitakiga a te takitaki kautau ko Sesela.


The Bible shows that “Satan will be let loose out of his prison.” 	 E fakaasi mai ne te Tusi Tapu me “ka fakasaoloto a Satani mai te fale puipui.”


However, they can turn to Jehovah for help in rearing their children in harmony with Bible principles. 	 Kae e mafai o ‵fuli atu latou ki a Ieova mō se fesoasoani i te putiakaga o olotou tama‵liki e ‵tusa mo fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu.


The seventh head of the wild beast as much as killed the preaching work for a period of time. 	 Toeitiiti kae taofi io me fakagata te lotou galuega talai.


We fervently pray: “Let your kingdom come,” and with the apostle John, we say: “Amen! Come, Lord Jesus.” 	 E ‵talo atu tatou mo te loto kātoa: “Ke oko mai tou Malo,” kae pelā mo te apositolo ko Ioane, e fai atu tatou: “Te Aliki Iesu, na vau!”


As our Creator, he is worthy of our love and praise. 	 Me ne faite ne te Atua tatou e ‵tau mo tatou o a‵lofa ki a ia kae tavae atu foki ki a ia.


What will help us to keep on the watch and to cope with trials? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke tumau tatou i te matapula‵pula kae ke mafai o fakafesagai atu ki tofotofoga?


According to this notion, blame for all suffering and wickedness in today’s world must lie with God. 	 E ‵tusa mo te akoakoga tenei, e ‵tau eiloa o ‵losi atu ki te Atua a logo‵maega mo mea ma‵sei katoa kolā e ‵tupu i te lalolagi nei.


(Matt. 23:15, 23-26) He also clearly stated: “Not everyone saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but the one doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens will. 	 (Mataio 23:15, 23-26) Kae ne fakaasi manino mai foki ne ia penei: “E se ‵sao ki te Malo o te lagi a latou katoa kolā e fai mai ki a au, ‘Te Aliki, te Aliki,’ na ko ia fua telā e fai ne ia te loto o toku Tamana telā i te lagi.


We read: “Jehovah was looking with favor upon Abel and his offering.” 	 E fai‵tau tatou penei: “Ne fiafia te Aliki ki a Apelu mo tena taulaga.”


Instead, God reassured His servant that He had set a time for correcting matters and helped Habakkuk to find joy in the face of trouble. 	 Kae ne fakatalitonu atu te Atua ki Tena tavini me ko oti ne fakatoka ne Ia se taimi ke faka‵tonu aka ei a mea kae ne fesoasoani atu ki a Sapakuka ke maua ne ia te fiafia i taimi o fakalavelave.


15 Some discipline may come our way in the form of instruction or correction. 	 15 A nisi polopolokiga e tuku mai pelā me se fakatonuga io me se faka‵tonuga o mea i te mafaufau.


The Law did not specify a penalty for failing to tithe, but each Israelite was under a strong moral obligation to support true worship in this way. 	 Ne seki taku mai i te Tulafono a te fakasalaga mō tino kolā e se tuku atu olotou taki tasi-vae-sefulu, kae ko maina ‵ki a tino Isalaelu i te lotou tiute tāua ‵ki ke ‵lago atu ki te tapuakiga tonu i te auala tenei.


How can they do so? 	 E mafai pefea ne latou o fai penā?


Later, when he becomes qualified to participate in the ministry, you can invite him to join you in the field. 	 Fakamuli ifo, kafai ko toka a ia ke kau atu ki te galuega talai, kāti e mafai ne koe o ‵kami mai a ia ke olo atu koulua tokolua i te galuega talai.


She struck out on her own and sold garri (a kind of grits made from cassava) at the market. 	 Ko oti ne kamata tena pisinisi i a ia eiloa kae ‵togi atu a garri (se mea telā e māfua mai i te tapioka) i te maketi.


Can you take advantage of every opportunity to witness while going about your daily affairs? You have the privilege of opening people’s eyes to our critical times and helping them to turn away from selfish interests in order to seek Jehovah. 	 E maua ne koe te tauliaga o faka‵pula a mata o tino ke lavea ne latou a te fakamataku o ‵tou taimi nei kae fesoasoani atu ki a latou ke ‵fuli kea‵tea mai manakoga kaima‵nako kolā e fia‵fia ki ei ko te mea ke ‵sala atu latou ki a Ieova.


We will also look at a man who thought he was known by God but who took a prideful course and found out that Jehovah had rejected him. 	 Ka onoono foki tatou ki se tagata telā ne fakamatamata kae ne seki talia ne te Atua ona ko te uiga tenā.


God gave Zechariah a final vision to assure the Jews of His love and appreciation for all that they had done so far and to guarantee protection for them if they would return to His work. 	 Ne tuku atu ne te Atua a te ‵toe fakaasiga ki a Sakalia ke fakatalitonu atu ki te kau Iutaia e uiga ki Tena alofa mo te amanaia ne ia a mea katoa ko oti ne fai ne latou kae ke fakamaoni atu foki tena puipuiga ki a latou māfai e toe ‵foki atu latou o fai Tena galuega.


(Prov. 15:17) Let love motivate your hospitality, and you need not worry. 	 (Faata. 15:17) Ke na fakamalosi aka ne te alofa a tou uiga talimalo, kae ke mo a koe e manavase.


“At an hour that you do not think to be it, the Son of man is coming.” 	 “I te Tama a te tagata e vau i te itula telā e seki fakamoe‵moe koutou ki ei.”


After a short illness, he slipped away in death. 	 Ne galo atu a ia mai tua o te taimi toetoe ne masaki ei a ia.


Most imperfect humans are strongly influenced by the spirit of Satan’s world. 	 E tokouke a tino se ‵lei katoatoa ko pokotia malosi i fakamalosiga ma‵sei o te agaga o te lalolagi a Satani.


16 Most of Jehovah’s people have not had to endure severe persecution. 	 16 A te tokoukega o tino o Ieova ne seki fe‵paki eiloa mo fakasauaga matagā.


Some time earlier, one of them had said: “If she should be a wall, we shall build upon her a battlement of silver; but if she should be a door, we shall block her up with a cedar plank.” 	 Mai mua malie atu i ei, ne fai mai se tokotasi o latou: “Kafai a ia se pui, kae ka faite ne tatou se taoa siliva mo ia. Kae kafai a ia se mataloa, kae ka ‵pono ne tatou ki laupapa o te alasi.”


How sad! 	 Ko tafaga la te fakafanoanoa!


(John 3:3) The words “unless” and “cannot” highlight the necessity of the new birth. 	 (Ioane 3:3) A pati ko te “kafai e se” mo te “e se mafai,” e fakamatala mai i ei a te manakogina o ‵te toe fanau fou.


And, in harmony with the words of the angels, he brought a measure of inner peace to the meek. 	 Kae e pelā mo pati a agelu konā ne aumai ne ia se loto filemu ki tino loto mau‵lalo.


(Luke 12:22) But not all anxiety stems from concern about material things. 	 (Luka 12:22) E se māfua mai a manavasēga katoa mai mea faka-te-foitino.


(Psalm 119:57, 62) Our appreciation for God’s word moves us to seek divine teaching and makes us the joyful ‘partners of those fearing Jehovah’—individuals having reverential awe for God. 	 (Salamo 119:57, 62) A te fakatāua malosi ne tatou a te muna a te Atua e fakamalosi mai ei ke ‵sala atu tatou ki akoakoga a te Atua, kae ke fai tatou mo ‘taugasoa o tino kolā e ma‵taku ki a Ieova’—ko tino taki tokotasi kolā e ofo kae āva malosi ki te Atua.


18 Draw Close to God—“I, Jehovah Your God, Am Grasping Your Right Hand” 	 APELILA 9-15, 2012 “Ke Loto Malosi Kae Fakatuanaki”


The next day, you can consider another teaching. 	 E mafai o mafaufau koe ki te suā akoakoga i te suā aso.


Professing belief in God is not enough. 	 A te fai atu fua me e talitonu koe ki te Atua e se lava i ei.


(Gal. 5:16, 25, 26) But that could change. 	 (Kalatia 5:16, 25, 26) Kae e mafai o mafuli a te mea tenā.


And if we have been in error, surely we will want to apologize in a humble way. 	 Kae kafai ne fai ne tatou se mea ‵se, e ‵tau eiloa mō tatou o fakatoese atu mo te loto maulalo.


Jesus began by saying: “A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell among robbers, who both stripped him and inflicted blows, and went off, leaving him half-dead.” 	 Ne kamata te tala a Iesu, penei: “E isi se tagata ne vau mai i Ielusalema o fano ki Ieliko, kae ne puke ne tino faomea: Ne ‵tala ne latou ona gatu kae ta, tiakina ei me ko tai mate.”


“In the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah, Sennacherib the king of Assyria came up against all the fortified cities of Judah and proceeded to seize them.” 	 “I te sefulufa o tausaga o te nofoaiga a te tupu ko Hesekia, ne vau ei a Sanelivi, te tupu o Asulia, o taua ki fa‵kai o Iuta kolā e isi ne olo o latou, tenā ne fakatakavale eiloa ne ia.”


How will having a spiritual viewpoint help you (a) to avoid vain pursuits? (b) to set goals in life? (c) to deal with disputes? 	 Ka fesoasoani mai pefea a te mafaufau faka-te-agaga (a) ke ‵kalo keatea mai fakamoemoega sē aoga? (e) ke kausaki atu ki fakamoemoega aoga i te olaga? (i) ke fakafesagai atu ki kinauga?


Daniel immediately replied: “O king, live on even to times indefinite. 	 E a, ne fakasao eiloa koe ne te Atua tenā e tavini koe ki ei mai leona?”


Tragically, some were killed. 	 Se mea fakafanoanoa me ne tamate a nisi o latou.


All your senses—sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste—function perfectly. 	 Ou lagonaga katoa—te kilo, lagona, ‵sogi, patele, mo te tami—ko ‵lei kātoatoa.


(1 Corinthians 5:1, 13) After the man genuinely repented, Paul instructed the congregation: “Kindly forgive and comfort him [and] confirm your love for him.” (2 Corinthians 2:5-8) In this inspired counsel, we see Jehovah’s love and mercy toward repentant sinners. 	 (1 Kolinito 5:1, 13) Ko oti ne salamo te tagata tenā, kae ne fakatonu atu penei Paulo ki te fakapotopotoga: “Kae e ‵tau mo koutou o fakamagalo atu a ia, kae fakamalosi atu tona loto. . . . [kae] ke a‵lofa tonu koutou ki a ia.” (2 Kolinito 2:5-8) I pati konā mai te Atua, e maina ei tatou i te atafai mo te alofa fakamagalo o Ieova ki tino agasala kolā e salamō.


Likewise, God is love, but “those whom Jehovah loves he disciplines.” 	 E penā foki loa, a te Atua ko te alofa, kae ‘e polopoloki ne ia a te tino telā e alofa a ia ki ei.’


According to one Bible dictionary, the Hebrew word translated “bind up” “is often used of ‘binding’ on a bandage, and thus of medicating and healing the wounded.” 	 E ‵tusa mo te tikisionale faka-te-Tusi Tapu e tasi, a te pati Epelu telā e ‵fuli ki te “faka‵lei,” “e fakauiga sāle ki se lītaga e fakaaogā i togafiti fakatokita ke fakamafu ei se pakiaga.”


8 Parents, Are You Helping Your Child Progress to Baptism? 	 8 Mātua, e Mata, e Fesoasoani Atu Koulua ki te lū Tama ke Gasolo ki Mua ki te Papatisoga?


At first, Uzziah did “what was right in Jehovah’s eyes,” and “he kept searching for God.” 	 Muamua la, ne “fakafiafia ne ia a [Ieova],” kae “ne tavini fakamaoni eiloa a ia ki te [Atua].”


I started studying with Brother Hardaker the very next week. 	 Ne kamata te mā akoga mo te taina ko Hardaker i te vaiaso mai tua ifo.


Overseers should use their gifts conscientiously and care for the sheep “with cheerfulness.”—Rom. 12:7, 8; 1 Pet. 5:1-3. 	 E ‵tau o fakaaoga faka‵lei ne ovasia a meaalofa konei kae tausi atu ki mamoe i te fakamaoni “mo te loto fiafia.”—Loma 12:7, 8; 1 Petelu 5:1-3.


They would be chosen later, and the choices they would make in life would have a bearing on whether they were finally approved or not. 	 Ka filifili aka fakamuli latou, kae ko fakaikuga kolā e fai ne latou i te olaga ka faka‵na ki ei te lotou filiga io me ikai.


How do you read?” 	 Se a tou iloa i ei?”


A remnant of them would return to rebuild Jerusalem and its temple. 	 A nisi tino o latou ne toe ‵foki o faite a Ielusalema mo tena faletapu.


That valid hope is clearly part of “the will of God.” 	 E mautinoa eiloa me i te fakamoemoega tonu tenā se vaega o “te loto o te Atua.”


The name chosen may reflect the parents’ beliefs and values or their hopes and dreams for the child’s future. 	 A te igoa telā ne filifili aka kāti e fakaata atu i ei a talitonuga mo mea kolā e fakatāua ne mātua io me ko fakamoemoega o lāua mō te olaga o te tamaliki i aso mai mua.


Noah and those of his household spent a lunar year and ten days in the ark. 	 I te lauga faka-te masina ne fakamāumāu ei ne Noa mo tino o tena kāiga se tausaga e tasi mo aso e sefulu i te vaka.


When Jesus was born on earth, he had earthly forefathers. 	 I te taimi ne fanau ei Iesu i te lalolagi, ne maua ne ia a tupuga faka-te-foitino.


Jesus’ words as a prophet and his actions as a mediator affect the entire human family. 	 A pati fakapelofeta a Iesu mo ana faifaiga e pelā me ko te sokoga e pokotia i ei te kaukāiga o tino katoa.


Has it not helped you to develop Christian qualities? 	 E mata, ne seki fesoasoani atu a te mea tenā ke ati aka ne koe a uiga faka-Kelisiano?


Their mission will be to bring “vengeance upon those who do not know God and those who do not obey the good news about our Lord Jesus.” (2 Thessalonians 1:7, 8) What an effect this action will have on mankind! 	 A te lotou galuega ko te fakaokoatuga o te fakasalaga ki “a latou kolā e se iloa ne latou a te Atua, mo latou foki kolā e se faka‵logo ki te Tala ‵Lei e uiga ki te ‵tou Aliki ko Iesu.” (2 Tesalonia 1:7, 8) Ko tafaga la te auala ka pokotia ei a tino i te mea tenei!


(Ezekiel 9:4) Such mourning ones are comforted by the “good news of the kingdom.” 	 (Esekielu 9:4) E fakamafanafanagina a vaegā tino fanoa‵noa penā ona ko “te tala ‵lei tenei e uiga ki te Malo.”


We want to make sure that we allow God’s Word to reach our heart and strengthen our faith. 	 E ma‵nako tatou o fakamautinoa aka me talia ne tatou te Muna a te Atua ke ‵goto ‵tonu ki ‵tou loto kae fakamalosi ei ‵tou fakatuanaki.


What did Jesus accomplish as King-Designate during his earthly ministry? 	 Se a te mea ne fakataunu mai ne Iesu e pelā me ko te Tupu Filifilia i tena taviniga i te lalolagi nei?


Historian Alan Bullock wrote that in Russia and Ukraine in 1933, “hordes of the starving wandered across the countryside . . . 	 Ne tusi mai a te tino tusitala ko Alan Bullock me i te 1933 i Lusia mo Ukraine, “ne salalau valevale atu a potukau o tino fia‵kai i te vao . . .


That could mean apologizing sincerely to the person offended or, in the case of serious wrongdoing, seeking the spiritual assistance of loving Christian overseers. 	 Kae kafai ne fai ne tatou se agasala matagā, e ‵tau o ‵sala tatou ki te fesoasoani o toeaina i te fakapotopotoga.


‘Conduct yourselves honestly in all things’ 	 ‘Fai te mea tonu i taimi katoa’


They eagerly anticipate his imminent demonstration of supernatural kingly power. 	 E olioli eiloa latou mo te loto finafinau ki te fakaasiga fakavave mai o te malosi fakatupu o te malo faka-te-lagi ki te lalolagi nei.


And how important are wisdom and discernment? 	 Kae e pefea te tāua o te poto mo te atamai?


Still, it is possible to clothe ourselves with humility. 	 Kae koi mafai eiloa o fakapei ki luga i a tatou a te loto maulalo.


12 “So, to me how precious your thoughts are! O God, how much does the grand sum of them amount to! 	 12 “Te Atua, e faigata mo au o malamalama i ou mafaufauga io me ko oko eiloa i te tāua ki a au; me e se mafai o lau!


QUESTION: Does this religion follow Jesus’ example and avoid becoming involved in politics, even if that means that its members will be hated by some politicians? 	 FESILI: E mata, e tautali atu te lotu tenei ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu kae ‵kalo keatea mai i te ‵kau atu ki mea fakapolitiki, faitalia me e iku atu ki te takalia‵lia o nisi tino fakapolitiki ki a latou?


Paul did not dwell on the wrong course he had pursued in Judaism. 	 Ne seki tumau a Paulo i te mafaufau ki mea ‵se ne fai ne ia i tena nofoga i te lotu Iutaia.


Pat called me and asked if I would agree to study the Bible with him and the Witnesses. 	 Ne telefoni mai a Pat kae fesili mai me fiafia au ke a‵koga tasi māua mo Molimau ki te Tusi Tapu.


If you do, you are not alone. 	 Kafai e penā loa, e se ko koe fua tokotasi e fai penā.


Increased heat on top helped to melt the metal and separate it from impurities. 	 E fesoasoani atu a te malosi o te ‵vela o te fiti mai luga ke liuvai ei te fiti kae mavae keatea ei mai mea sē aogā.


At times, that may be hard to deny. 	 I nisi taimi, kāti e tonu la.


Luke reported: “All those inhabiting the district of Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks.” 	 Ne lipoti mai a Luka: “A tino Iutaia mo tino o fenua fakaa‵tea kolā ne ‵nofo i Asia, ne lagona katoa ne latou te muna tonu a te Aliki.”


I have derived immense joy from helping a number of individuals to dedication and baptism. 	 Ko oti ne maua ne au se fiafia lasi ‵ki i te fesoasoani atu ki tino taki tokotasi e tokouke ke tuku atu olotou ola kae papatiso.


THE apostle Paul, also known as Saul of Tarsus, came from a prominent family. 	 A TE apositolo ko Paulo, telā ne fakaigoa foki ki a Saulo mai Taso, ne tupu aka i se kāiga takutakua.


(Luke 10:17-21) Similarly, many today find great joy in making disciples. 	 (Luka 10:17-21) E penā foki i aso nei, e fia‵fia eiloa a tino e tokouke i aso nei i te galuega ko te faiga o soko.


After relating his illustration of the vine, Jesus said that as Kingdom preachers, we will experience joy. 	 Mai tua o tena tala fakatusa e uiga ki te vine, ne fai mai a Iesu me e pelā me ne tino talai o te Malo, ka maua eiloa ne tatou a te fiafia.


Concerning what did Daniel have a vision before Babylon’s fall in 539 B.C.E.? 	 Se a te fakaasiga telā ne maua ne Tanielu a koi tuai o takavale Papelonia i te 539 T.L.M.?


(1 Samuel 1:1-3; 1 Chronicles 6:16, 33, 34) Instead of comforting Hannah, however, Peninnah acted in an unloving way that vexed Hannah to the point of tears and loss of appetite. 	 (1 Samuelu 1:1-3; 1 Nofoaiga Tupu 6:16, 33, 34) I lō te fakamafanafana atu ki a Hana ne fai ne Penina ne faiga sē a‵lofa ke fakaitaita atu ki a Hana ke oko loa ki taimi ne tagi ei a ia kae ne seki manako foki o kai.


He had urged the people “to search for Jehovah.” 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a ia ki tino ke ‵sala ki a Ieova.


• Who is our neighbor? 	 • Ko oi ‵tou tuakoi?


Perhaps you might direct him to Jesus’ model prayer, as well as to the many wholehearted prayers recorded in the Bible, such as those in the psalms. 	 Kāti ke fakasino atu koe ki te ‵talo fakaakoako a Iesu, e penā foki loa mo nisi ‵talo kolā ne fai mo te loto katoatoa kae ne tusi ki lalo i te Tusi Tapu, e pelā mo mea kolā e maua i salamo.


A bank security guard and others urged him to withdraw the money and deposit it for himself in another bank. 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a tino leoleo o te pagike e pelā foki mo nisi tino aka ke na tapale ne ia a sene konā kae ke ‵toe fāulu aka ki te suā pagike.


He was also identified from heaven as the Messiah. 	 Ne fakaasi mai foki mai te lagi i a ia ko te Mesia.


8 When Ahab learned of Jehovah’s adverse judgment, “he ripped his garments apart and put sackcloth on his body; and he went on a fast and kept lying down in sackcloth and walking despondently.” 	 8 I te taimi ne iloa aka ei ne Aapo te fakasalaga a Ieova ki a ia, ne “puke ifo Aapo o saesae ona gatu, tapale keatea ne ia, kae pei ki lautaga. Ne ita ma kai, ne moe mo ona gatu lautaga, kae ko fano sāle fua mo te fanoanoa.”


As an example, when a wrongdoer asked to be remembered after Jesus came into his Kingdom, Jesus said: “You will be with me in Paradise.” 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, i te taimi ne fakamolemole atu ei se tino agasala ke masaua aka a ia māfai ko foki mai a Iesu i tena Malo, ne fai atu penei a Iesu: “Ka ‵nofo fakatasi taua i te Palataiso.”


How does paying attention to God’s Word protect you? 	 E puipui pefea koe ne te saga tonu atu ki te Muna a te Atua?


He was God’s personal companion, happily working together with the Almighty, forming with him the strongest bond of love ever. 	 A ia ko te taugasoa pili o te Atua, ne ga‵lue fakatasi laua mo te Atua Malosi Katoatoa i te fia‵fia, mai te atiakaga o te ‵toe va fakataugasoa pili telā e se mafai o fakanafagina.


Such men met qualifications that we find recorded in the Bible. 	 Ne fetaui eiloa a vaegā tāgata penā mo tulaga kolā e manakogina ke ‵tu latou i ei i te kilokiloga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


They have the loving support of their brothers and sisters, and when they commit themselves to Jehovah, their plans in life will succeed. 	 E ‵lago atu a olotou taina mo tuagane ki a latou, kae kafai e tuku atu a latou ki a Ieova, ka fakamanuia atu eiloa a Ieova ki a latou mo olotou palani e fai i te olaga tenei.


(Prov. 18:1) Instead, we do well to follow the apostle Paul’s inspired counsel: “Let us consider one another to incite to love and fine works, not forsaking the gathering of ourselves together, as some have the custom, but encouraging one another, and all the more so as you behold the day drawing near.”—Heb. 10:24, 25. 	 (Faataoto 18:1) I lō te fai penā, e tau‵tali atu eiloa tatou ki pati fakamalosi kae fakaosofia a te apositolo ko Paulo, penei: “Ke mafaufau te suā tino ki te suā tino, ke fakatau fesoasoani foki koutou o fakaasi te alofa mo te fai mea ‵lei. Ke tumau faeloa te maopoopo sāle o tatou, e pelā eiloa mo te mea e masani ei a nisi tino o koutou.


What about us if we cannot move to where the need is greater? 	 Kae e a māfai e se mafai o olo atu tatou ki nisi koga kolā e lasi te manakoga i ei?


It was filled with vicious hatreds and the most violence, warfare, hunger, poverty, and suffering of any time in history. 	 Ko ‵fonu eiloa i toe amioga fakatakalia‵lia, amioga fakasauā, taua, fiakai, te mativa, mo logo‵maega i so se taimi i tala fakasolopito.


Marriage is the most intimate union humans can have, and love can protect it against infidelity—that is, the husband or wife becoming “one body” with someone other than his or her spouse. 	 E fai eiloa te olaga fakatauavaga mo fai se koga telā e maua ei se fesokotakiga ‵pili ‵ki, kae ko te alofa e mafai eiloa o puipui ne ia mai te uiga sē fakamaoni—telā a te tagata io me ko te fafine e fai mo “foitino e tasi” mo se tino fakaa‵tea aka i lō tena avaga tonu.


(Prov. 27:11) Moreover, knowing that you have Jehovah’s approval will strengthen you in your desire to serve him. 	 (Faataoto 27:11) E se gata i ei, a te iloa atu me e talia koe ne Ieova ka fakamalosi aka ei koe i tou manakoga ke tavini atu ki a ia.


Hence, when we face difficult trials or feel in desperate need of assistance, we can rightly pray that Jehovah quickly come to our aid. 	 Tela la, kafai e fe‵paki tatou mo tulaga faiga‵ta io me e ma‵nako malosi ki se fesoasoani, se mea ‵lei ke ‵talo atu ke fesoasoani fakavave mai a Ieova ki a tatou.


For example, it calls covetousness “idolatry.” 	 E pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i ei, a te kaimanako ko te “ifo ki tupua tenā.”


What encouragement did Jehovah give at the time of the rebellion in Eden? 	 Se a te fakamalosiga ne tuku mai ne Ieova i te taimi o te ‵tekeatuga i te fatoaga i Etena?


In what circumstances can you exercise the godly quality of compassion? 	 I fakanofonofoga fea e mafai ei ne koe o fakagalue aka te uiga fakaatua ko te alofa atafai?


For example, consider Petra, a young woman raised in a family of Witnesses. 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, a Petra se tamāfine telā ne puti aka i loto i se kāiga Molimau.


2. (a) What timely counsel did Jesus give his followers? (b) What questions will we consider in this article? 	 2. (a) Se a te fakamalosiga telā ne avatu ne Iesu ki ana soko i te taimi tonu? (e) Ne a fesili ka mafau‵fau tatou ki ei i te mataupu tenei?


From what does mankind need to be delivered? 	 Se a te mea telā e ‵tau o faka‵sao a tino mai ei?


7 How should Jesus’ example in this regard affect our attitude toward those who must be disciplined by the congregation? 	 7 E ‵tau o pokotia pefea te ‵tou kilokiloga i te fakaakoakoga a Iesu, ki tino kolā e ‵tau o polopoloki ne te fakapotopotoga?


15 Adult children may come to realize that they could better serve Jehovah in a congregation that uses the language that they understand best. 	 15 E mafai o mafau‵fau a tama‵liki kolā ko ma‵tua me e mafai o momea aka te lotou tavini faka‵lei atu ki a Ieova i se fakapotopotoga telā e fakaaoga a te ‵gana e malamalama ‵lei latou i ei.


On one occasion, he directed the apostle Peter to pay taxes to human authorities for them both, even providing Peter with the tax money to do so. 	 I te taimi e tasi, ne fakatonu atu a ia ke ‵togi ne te apositolo ko Petelu a lā lafoga, kae tuku atu foki ne ia a tupe ki a Petelu mō fai te mea tenā.


9. (a) In what two basic ways did Jesus reveal his Father? (b) Give an example that shows how Jesus revealed his Father through his teaching. 	 9. (a) Ne a auala e lua ne fakaasi mai ei ne Iesu a tena Tamana ki ana soko? (e) Taku mai se tala fakatusa ne fakaaoga ne Iesu ke fakaasi mai i ei a tena Tamana.


So, open to the view of any who might pass my cell, I knelt in my cell three times a day and prayed aloud, keeping in mind Daniel, of whom the Bible speaks. . . . 	 Tela la, i te koga telā e mafai o lavea mai ei ne latou au, ne totuli ei au o ‵talo atu ki te Atua fakatolu i te aso, kae masaua faeloa ne au te tala o Tanielu i te Tusi Tapu. . . .


Spiritual values are eternal.—Proverbs 11:4; 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10. 	 E tumau ki te se-gata-mai a mea tāua faka-te-agaga.—Faataoto 11:4; 1 Kolinito 6:9, 10.


It may be, though, that people with whom we study the Bible have been confused by the doctrines of false religion. 	 E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, kae ko oti ne faka‵numi aka a mafaufau o tino kolā e suke‵suke mo tatou ki te Tusi Tapu, ne akoakoga a lotu ‵se.


13:13—In what way is love greater than faith and hope? 	 13:13—Kaia e tulaga muamua ei te alofa i te fakatuanaki mo te fakamoemoe?


(Read Deuteronomy 7:7, 8.) 	 (Faitau te Teutelonome 7:7, 8.)


Whether it endangered his life or not, this man of prayer entreated Jehovah incessantly. 	 Faitalia me ne oko atu tena ola ki se tulaga fakamataku me ikai, ne ‵talo atu faeloa a tou tagata ki a Ieova i taimi katoa.


(Josh. 7:1-9) No wonder Joshua needed to be encouraged and strengthened! 	 (Iosu. 7:1-9) Se tioa eiloa o manakogina ne Iosua a fakamalosiga!


However, when Isabel (then aged 21) was asked what she thought about moving, she exclaimed: “That’s exactly what I have always wanted to do!” 	 E ui i ei, i te taimi ne fesili atu ei ki a Isabel (ko 21 ana tausaga i te taimi tenā) me se a tena manatu ki te olo atu o latou ki konā, ne pakalaga mai tou fafine: “E tenā eiloa te mea ko leva ne manako au o fai!”


He wrote: “Do not become young children in powers of understanding . . . Become full-grown in powers of understanding.” (1 Cor. 14:20) Heeding the counsel to acquire the ability to think and reason like a full-grown person will help young people to avoid making serious mistakes. 	 Ne tusi mai a ia: “Sa fakatamaliki otou mafaufau ki mea konei, kae ke mafaufau faka‵lei koutou ki ei, e pelā mo ne tino ko ma‵tua mafaufau.” (1 Kolinito 14:20) A te fakalogo ki pati polopoloki ke maua te atamai ke mafaufau kae fakasakosako atu e pelā me se tino matua, ka fesoasoani atu ki talavou ke ‵kalo keatea mai te faiga o mea ‵se.


19 We do not need to know everything about creation in order to have faith in God as well as love and profound reverence for him. 	 19 E se ‵tau o iloa ne tatou a mea katoa e uiga ki te faitega o mea ke maua ei ne tatou a te fakatuanaki ki te Atua e pelā foki mo te alofa mo te āva lasi ki a ia.


The Influence of Satan the Devil 	 Te Malosi o Satani te Tiapolo


Having this advance knowledge, be on your guard that you may not be led away with them by the error of the law-defying people and fall from your own steadfastness.”—2 Peter 3:14, 17. 	 Ko leva eiloa ne iloa ne koutou a te mea nei. Tela la, ke matapula koutou, ke mo a e takitaki ‵se koutou ne te ‵se o tino ofa tulafono kae pa‵ku ei koutou mai otou tulaga mautakitaki.”—2 Petelu 3:14, 17.


Their examples were written “for our instruction” and can spur us on to even greater zeal.—Rom. 15:4. 	 Ne tusi olotou fakaakoakoga “ke akoako ei tatou” ko te mea ke fakalasi aka foki te ‵tou loto finafinau.—Loma 15:4.


Jehovah “did not look with any favor upon Cain and upon his offering.” 	 “Ne seki talia” ne Ieova a te taulaga a Kaino.


To that end, he uses his system of things in such a way that it is likely to add to or aggravate any ‘thorns in our flesh.’ (2 Corinthians 12:7) Nonetheless, Satan’s attacks need not break our integrity. 	 Ke fakataunu te mea tenā, e fakaaogā ne ia tena lalolagi i se vaegā auala telā e fakaopoopo io me e fakamalosi aka ei so se ‘logo‵maega o te foitino.’ (2 Kolinito 12:7) E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, e se ‵tau o fakamasei ne osomaiga a Satani ‵tou fakamaoni.


Then he returned to Jerusalem. 	 Telā ne foki atu ei a ia ki Ielusalema.


As a result of Solomon’s humble request, God gave him what he asked for and more.—1 Ki. 3:5, 9-13. 	 Ne iku atu a te fakamolemole a Solomona mo te loto maulalo ki te tukuatuga ne te Atua a mea ne manako a ia ki ei.—1 Tupu 3:5, 9-13.


There are many people who claim to worship God, but their worship is really directed to the gods of nationalism, tribalism, wealth, self, or some other deity. 	 E tokouke a tino kolā e fai mai me e tapuaki atu latou ki te Atua, kae e avatu ‵tonu eiloa olotou tapuakiga ki atua o te loto fenua, atua o taua i matakāiga, te maumea, te tino eiloa i a ia, io me ko nisi vaega aka foki.


What will happen to the King and the Kingdom at the end of the Millennial Reign? 	 Se a te mea ka tupu ki te Tupu mo te Malo i te fakaotiga o te Pulega i te Meleniuma?


“An answer, when mild, turns away rage” 	 “A te tali i te leo filemu e galo ei te kaitaua”


Jehovah says: “I shall forgive their error, and their sin I shall remember no more.” 	 Muna a Ieova: “Ka fakamagalo ne au olotou agasala, kae sē toe manatua olotou mea ‵se ne fai.”


Happy is that slave if his master on arriving finds him doing so. 	 Amutia a te tavini tenā, manafai e foki mai tena pule e galue faeloa a ia.


Its laws and principles apply to all national groups, races, tribes, and peoples. 	 E aoga ana tulafono mo ana akoakoga fakavae ki potukau valevale, tino mai telega mo itukāiga kese‵kese.


Fearlessly, John exposed those hypocritical leaders: “You offspring of vipers, who has intimated to you to flee from the coming wrath? 	 Ne fakaasi faka‵sau atu mo te loto toa ne Ioane ki tino a te ‵loi o takitaki lotu: “A koutou ne tama a gata ma‵sei.


(Neh. 9:17; Ps. 86:5) If we appreciate what Jehovah has done for us in canceling our own enormous debt, then we will want to forgive others from our heart. 	 (Nee. 9:17; Sala. 86:5) Kafai e loto fakafetai tatou ki mea ne fai ne Ieova mō tatou mai te fakamagalo ne ia ‵tou agasala, ka ma‵nako foki tatou o fakamagalo a nisi tino mai ‵tou loto.


The Lie That Made God Nameless 4 	 Te Akoakoga ‵Se Telā e Seai ei se Igoa o te Atua 4


The spiritual condition of both mates is likely to be affected detrimentally, possibly leading to great stress, quarrels, and acts of harshness. 	 Kāti e mafai o pokotia te tulaga faka-te-agaga o te tauavaga i se auala sē ‵lei, kae e mafai o iku atu ki tulaga faiga‵ta, kinauga, mo te faiga o mea matagā.


7 As slaves of God, we must not become slaves of men. 	 7 E pelā me ne pologa a te Atua, e se ‵tau o pologa foki tatou ki tino.


Everyone living will delight in sharing in the vast educational work needed to teach the billions returning from the grave, who will also need to accept God’s ransom provision. 	 Ka fia‵fia eiloa a tino ola katoa ke ‵kau atu latou ki te galuega lasi ko te faiga o akoakoga mō te fia piliona o tino kolā e toe‵tu aka mai tānuga, kolā ka ma‵nako foki ke talia ne latou te fakatokaga a te Atua e uiga ki te togiola.


Regardless of how people respond, they know what we are doing, and thus we share in fulfilling Jesus’ prophecy. 	 Faitalia te auala e ‵saga mai ei a tino, e iloa ne latou te mea telā e fai ne tatou, kae e ‵kau atu eiloa tatou ki te fakataunuga o te valoaga a Iesu.


What is the future for those who do what is right?—Verses 11, 29. 	 Se a te olaga ka maua ne tino kolā e fai ne latou te mea tonu i aso mai mua nei?—Fuaiupu 11, 29.


Discipline should in all cases be given with love. 	 E ‵tau o tuku atu a pati polopoloki katoa mo te alofa.


When a mine is detonated, fields are abandoned by farmers, villages are robbed of their livelihood, and cities are deprived of their food. 	 Kafai ko ‵pa se pōmu, e se fakaaoga ne tino faifatoaga a te laukele, kae ko gasolo o faigata ke maua a galuega i fa‵kai ‵lasi mo fa‵kai fo‵liki.


Therefore, if a Christian couple decide on having a modest reception with a specific number of guests, this should be understood and respected by fellow Christians who are not invited. 	 Tela la, kafai e fakaiku aka se tauavaga Kelisiano ke fai se tamā ‵kaiga kae ke ‵kami mai fua ne laua se aofaki foliki o tino ki ei, e ‵tau o maina kae amanaia ki ei lā taina Kelisiano kolā ne seki ‵kami.


Some 12 years later, though still a boy, Jesus said something of great spiritual significance. 	 Fakamuli ifo, i te taimi ko 12 ei tausaga o Iesu, ne fai atu ne ia se mea telā ne ofo ‵ki i ei a Malia.


12, 13. How can regular participation in the field ministry benefit families? 	 12, 13. E maua pefea ne kāiga a mea aogā mai te ‵kau atu faeloa ki te galuega talai?


(Heb. 6:1) In order to apply Paul’s counsel today, what steps can we take? 	 (Epe. 6:1) Ke tau‵tali ki fakaakoakoga a Paulo i aso nei, ne a mea e mafai ne tatou o fai?


That is as it should be, for these elders are not “masters” over the faith of others but “are fellow workers” for the joy of their brothers.—2 Cor. 1:24. 	 Kae e ‵tau foki o fai penā a toeaina, me i toeaina konei e se “pule” ki luga i fakatuanaki o nisi tino, kae “ne tino e ga‵lue fakatasi” mō te ‵lei mo te fia‵fia o olotou taina. —2 Koli. 1:24.


What are some of “the unfruitful works that belong to the darkness,” but what fruitage should be evident among Christians? 6 As dedicated Christians, we enjoy something that helps us to avoid “unfruitful works that belong to the darkness.” 	 6 E fia‵fia tatou, tino Kelisiano kolā ko oti ne tukugina atu, ki se mea telā e fesoasoani mai ke ‵teke atu ki “amioga se aoga, kola ko amioga o te pouliga.”


They even offer themselves to minister to Zion! 	 E ofo atu foki eiloa latou ke tavini atu i Siona!


But how? 	 E pefea la?


The ones that are whole, intact. 	 Ko mea kolā e ‵lei kae katoatoa.


Christ’s rule can benefit all, including you and your loved ones. 	 E maua ne tino katoa a mea aogā mai te pulega a Keliso, e aofia i ei a koe mo ou tino pele.


“On the way to one Kingdom Hall, snipers opened fire on our van,” says François. 	 “I te motou auala ki te Kingdom Hall e tasi, ne fanafana ei te motou motoka,” ko pati a François.


HOW WE VIEW OURSELVES 	 ‵TOU KILOKILOGA KI A TATOU EILOA


For one thing, as Jesus acknowledged, his disciples would face a powerful, invisible enemy—“the wicked one,” Satan the Devil. 	 Ona ko te pogai e tasi telā ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu me ka fe‵paki ana soko mo te fili sē matea kae malosi—ko “te Tino Masei,” ko Satani te Tiapolo.


Let us now see what conclusions we should reach. 	 Ke onoono nei tatou ki mea kolā e ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne tatou.


The paint is peeling, the roof is damaged, and even the lawn lies untended. 	 Ko mafolefole te pēni i ei ko ‵tulu te tuāfale kae ko malaku valevale a kaiga i te tafāfale.


Jericho was Rahab’s home; she knew its streets, its houses, its teeming markets and shops. 	 A Ieliko ko te fa‵kai o Lahapa; ne iloa ‵lei ne ia a auala i loto i ei, fale, mo maketi mo sitoa.


20 May we continue to find refreshment in spiritual things. 	 20 Ke na tumau faeloa tatou i te ‵sala atu ki fakamalosiga faka-te-agaga.


A PSALMIST exclaimed: “How many your works are, O Jehovah! 	 NE FOLAFOLA mai a te faisalamo: “Ko oko eiloa te uke o mea ne fai ne koe!


During the Memorial, they can reflect on the blessings that they can have on the basis of Jesus’ ransom sacrifice. 	 I te taimi o te Fakamanatuga, e mafai o fakaataata ne latou a fakamanuiaga kolā e mafai o maua ne latou e auala i te taulaga togiola a Iesu.


Solomon’s God-given wisdom foreshadowed the wisdom of the Greater Solomon 	 Ne fakaata mai i te poto o Solomona mai te Atua a te poto o te Solomona Sili


(Jeremiah 29:11) Jehovah would also like to give you “a future and a hope.” 	 (Ielemia 29:11) E manako foki a Ieova o tuku atu ki a koe se ‘fakamoemoega mō aso fakamuli.’


One wrote: “Your word is a lamp to my foot, and a light to my roadway.” 	 Ne tusi mai penei se tokotasi o latou: “A tau muna se moli e takitaki ne ia au, se mainaga foki ki toku auala.”


Yet, there was a demand for “Photo-Drama” presentations. 	 E ui i ei, e tokouke a tino ne ma‵nako o toe onoono ki te “Photo-Drama.”


In what way was due recognition given at the time of Jesus’ birth and when he was taken to the temple 40 days later? 	 Ne fakaaloalogina pefea a Iesu i te taimi ne fanau i ei, e penā foki mo te taimi ne ave ei ki te faletapu mai tua o aso e 40?


(1 Pet. 4:4) He might also influence well-meaning family members to discourage us from attending meetings. 	 (1 Pe. 4:4) E mafai foki o fakamalosi ne ia a ‵tou kāiga sē tali‵tonu ke fakavāivāi tatou ke sē ‵kau ki fakatasiga.


9 Centuries later, Jehovah again swore with respect to the above-mentioned promises when he sent Moses to speak to Abraham’s descendants, who were then in slavery to the Egyptians. 	 9 I senitenali fakamuli ifo, ne toe tauto mo te āva a Ieova e uiga ki ana folafolaga kolā ne taku mai luga i te taimi ne uga atu ei ne ia a Mose ke fano o faipati ki fanau a Apelaamo kolā e ‵nofo pologa i te taimi tenā i Aikupito.


How does dishonesty affect society as a whole? 	 E pokotia pefea a tino kātoa i te sē fakamaoni?


(Ecclesiastes 9:2) As was true in Paul’s case, it is only by undeserved kindness that humans can come into a relationship with God at all, much less serve him in some privileged capacity.—Romans 3:12, 24. 	 (Failauga 9:2) E pelā eiloa mo te mea telā ne tupu ki a Paulo, ko te alofa tauanoa fua telā e mafai ei ne tino o maua se fesokotakiga ‵lei mo te Atua, penā foki loa mo so se tofiga taulia.—Loma 3:12, 24.


Why the Satanic Persecution? 	 Kaia e Fakasauā ei Tatou ne Satani?


(Matt. 7:28) That will undoubtedly be our reaction too when we fill our minds and hearts with these and other priceless sayings of the Great Teacher, Jesus Christ. 	 (Mataio 7:28) Kāti ka penā foki eiloa tatou māfai e faka‵fonu a ‵tou mafaufau mo ‵tou loto ki akoakoga tāua konei mo nisi akoakoga a te ‵Toe Faiakoga Sili, ko Iesu Keliso.


(John 7:16-18) That is the example we follow. 	 (Ioane 7:16-18) Tenā foki eiloa te mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou.


Our individual tastes vary, as do our financial resources. 	 E kese‵kese a ‵tou manakoga, penā foki mo tulaga o tatou i mea tau tupe.


Because sometimes such spiritually strong ones too are nearly overwhelmed by the pressures exerted by this wicked world. 	 Me i nisi taimi, a tino ma‵losi faka-te-agaga penā ko tai taka‵vale i fakamalosiga kolā e tuku mai ne te lalolagi matagā tenei.


Never put production, finances, or schedules ahead of safety and health. 	 Ke mo a eiloa ma fakatāua atu a te faitega o mea, tupe, io me ko mea e ‵tau o fai, i te puipuiga o te ola mo te ola ‵lei.


He wants to spare us the misery and pain that result from following Satan’s misleading ‘road signs.’ 	 E manako a ia ke faka‵sao tatou mai te fanoanoa mo te logo‵mae telā e iku mai i te tautali atu i ‘fakailoga o auala’ ‵se o Satani.


In both cases, destruction was imminent, and Jehovah’s servants were given advance knowledge of this fact. 	 I tala e lua konā, e mautinoa eiloa me ko leva ne fakailoa atu ki tavini a Ieova me ka fakamaseigina a fa‵kai konā.


they will build houses 	 ka faite ne latou a fale


Is God to blame? 	 E mata, e ‵tau o ‵losi atu ei ki te Atua?


“BE OF GOOD COURAGE!” 	 “KE LOTO MALOSI KOE”


A major factor is revealed in the second half of the verse, where we read: “For you [Jehovah] have done wonderful things, counsels from early times, in faithfulness, in trustworthiness.”—Isaiah 25:1. 13. (a) What knowledge strengthened Isaiah’s appreciation for Jehovah? (b) How can we learn from Isaiah’s example? 	 A te ‵toe pogai sili e fakaasi mai i te lua o vaega o te fuaiupu, telā e fai‵tau tatou penei: “Ko oti ne fai ne koe a mea fakaofoofogina; ne fakataunu eiloa ne koe mo te fakamaoni a fuafuaga kola ne fai ne koe i aso mua.”—Isaia 25:1.


The remaining members of the “little flock” of anointed Christians have the hope of immortal life in heaven as kings and priests with Christ in his Kingdom. 	 E maua ne te ‵toega o te “lafu foliki” o Kelisiano fakaekegina a te fakamoemoega ke tumau i te ola i te lagi e pelā me ne tupu mo faitaulaga fakatasi mo Keliso i tena Malo.


4. What blessing and priceless gift do Jehovah’s people enjoy during this “time of the end”? 	 4 E uiga ki te ‘taimi o te gataga,’ e fai mai penei te valoaga a Tanielu: ‘Ka lava kae ‵toe te iloaga tonu.’


Responding to Your Conscience 	 Te Saga Atu ki Tou Loto Lagona


The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language states: “Every culture which has been investigated, no matter how ‘primitive’ it may be in cultural terms, turns out to have a fully developed language, with a complexity comparable to those of the so-called ‘civilized’ nations.” 	 E fai mai The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language: “Ko oti ne iloilo aka a tuu mo aganuu katoa, faitalia ‘te leva’ kae faigofie, a olotou ‵gana koi faiga‵ta ‵ki eiloa māfai e faka‵tusa ki ‵gana kolā e fakaaoga ne atufenua i aso nei.”


(Luke 2:51, 52) The Bible reveals certain things about Jesus’ early life that no doubt affected him. 	 (Luka 2:51, 52) E fakaasi mai ne te Tusi Tapu a nisi tala e uiga ki te kamataga o te olaga o Iesu kae kāti e se taumate ne ‵fuli malosi tena olaga i ei.


13 Simply stated, these individuals are anointed by God’s holy spirit and receive a heavenly “calling,” or “invitation.” 	 13 A tino taki tokotasi konei e fakaeke ne te Atua ki te tena agaga tapu kae ne “kalagagina,” io me ne ‵kamigina ki te lagi.


How good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!” 	 Ko oko eiloa i te ‵lei kae gali mō taina ke ‵nofo fakatasi i te fealofani!”


“I read the Bible and our Bible-based publications with a view to examining my heart and motives.”—Zelda, baptized 1943. 	 “E faitau au ki te Tusi Tapu mo ‵tou tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu mo te fakamoemoega ke iloilo aka ei toku loto mo oku lagonaga.”—Ko pati a Zelda telā ne papatiso i te 1943.


Paul asked: “Do you despise the riches of his kindness and forbearance and long-suffering, because you do not know that the kindly quality of God is trying to lead you to repentance?”—Romans 2:4. 	 Ne fesili mai a Paulo, penei: “Kae a, ko fakaseaoga fua ne koe te lasi o tona alofa kaimalie, tena loto mau mo te kufaki? E se iloa ne koutou i te alofa kaimalie o te Atua e takitaki ne ia koe ki te salamo ki agasala?”—Loma 2:4.


In fact, the Bible invites us to “draw close to God.” 	 E ‵kami tatou ne te Tusi Tapu ke “fakapili‵pili atu ki te Atua.”


In the past, he may regularly have spent time socializing with them. 	 I aso ko ‵teka, e mafai o fakamaumau ne ia a taimi e uke mo latou.


Consider Colossae, Laodicea, and Hierapolis, three cities inland from Ephesus. 	 Mafaufau la ki fa‵kai e tolu ko Kolose, Laotikaia, mo Hialapoli kolā e ‵tu i te feitu ki loto o Efeso.


(John 5:25; 11:25) By resurrecting his Son, Jehovah guaranteed such hopes for all faithful ones. 	 (Ioane 5:25; 11:25) E auala i te fakatuakaga o tena Tama, ne fakamautinoa mai i ei ne Ieova ki tino fakamaoni katoa me ka toe faka‵tu mai latou.


What invitation did Jesus extend to some men, and what was revealed by their reactions? 	 Se a te ‵kamiga ne fakaoko atu ne Iesu ki nisi tāgata, kae se a te mea e fakaasi mai i olotou faifaiga?


(Matthew 13:55, 56) So Jesus grew up in a large family, likely in modest circumstances. 	 (Mataio 13:55, 56) Tela la, ne tupu ake Iesu i se kāiga telā e tokouke a tino i ei kae e se uke olotou mea.


Are we lacking, then, in qualifications? 	 E mata, e se lava i ei te ‵tou atamai?


Think, too, of Romans 6:19, which says: “Present your members as slaves to righteousness leading to holiness.” 	 Mafaufau foki ki te Loma 6:19, telā e fai mai: “Ke tuku atu otou foitino e pelā me ne pologa a te amiotonu telā ka iku atu ei ki te mauaga o se tulaga tapu.”


The apostles ‘rejoiced in being counted worthy to be dishonored’ for their faith 	 Ne ‘fia‵fia eiloa a apositolo i te fakamasiasi’ o latou ona ko te lotou fakatuanaki


(Rom. 8:5, 13) It will help to set your mind on the things of the spirit and cooperate with its leadings, rather than let yourself be controlled by fleshly desires. 	 (Loma 8:5, 13) Ka fesoasoani atu ke saga tonu atu koe ki mea faka-te-agaga mo tena takitakiga, i lō te talia ke pule koe ne manakoga faka-te-foitino.


(Matthew 24:3) Do they recognize that the prevalence of selfish, violent, even ungodly attitudes marks these times as “the last days”? (2 Timothy 3:1-5) There is an urgent need for them to wake up to the significance of all of this and to consider the way their life is heading. 	 (Mataio 24:3) E mata, e iloa ne latou me i te lauiloa o uiga kaima‵nako, amioga fakasauā, ke oko foki ki uiga sē amio atua e fakamailoga ki ei a “aso fakaoti” konei? (2 Timoteo 3:1-5) E ‵tau eiloa o iloa fakavave ne latou te uiga o mea katoa konei kae ke mafau‵fau foki ki te auala e ola ei latou.


For example, Eve and her female descendants would experience much pain during pregnancy and childbirth. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne maua ne Eva mo ana tama‵liki fa‵fine a te logo‵mae i te taimi e fai‵tama kae fa‵nau ei latou.


Where can we find practical counsel that will consistently work? 	 E maua mai fea ne tatou a pati fakatonutonu kolā e aogā faeloa?


“It took a lot of work to learn Portuguese,” adds Sakiko, “but the blessings far outweigh the efforts. 	 “E uke ‵ki a mea e ‵tau o fai ke tauloto ki te ‵gana Potukale,” ne toe fai mai a Sakiko, “kae uke fakafia atu a fakamanuiaga i lō taumafaiga ne fai ki ei.


The Russian scholar Sergei Ivanenko stated: “Jehovah’s Witnesses are known throughout the world as impeccably law-abiding people and particularly for their scrupulous attitude toward paying taxes.” 	 E fai mai a te tino poto mai Lusia ko Sergei Ivanenko, penei: “Ko lauiloa a Molimau a Ieova i te lalolagi kātoa e pelā me ne tino kolā e faka‵logo katoatoa ki tulafono a te malo kae maise eiloa ko te lotou fakamaoni o ‵togi olotou lafoga.”


(Read Psalm 32:5; Ps. 51:17) Almighty God understands the true attitude and motive behind sins. 	 (Faitau te Salamo 32:5; Salamo 51:17) E malamalama te Atua Malosi Katoatoa i lagonaga mo pogai tonu ne fai ei a agasala.


Just as food may be stored in a home, there is plenty in earth’s pantry. 	 E pelā eiloa mo meakai kolā e ‵teu aka i se fale, e uke ‵ki eiloa a meakai i te lalolagi.


We do not have to speculate on the matter—the Bible tells us exactly how God will eliminate suffering. 	 E se ‵tau mo tatou o fakalotolotolua ki te manatu tenei—me e fakaasi ‵tonu mai i te Tusi Tapu a te auala ka fakagata ei ne te Atua a logo‵maega katoa.


By Way of Review 	 Ke Toe Mafau‵fau ki ei


Above all, it pleased Jehovah. 	 Kae e sili atu i ei, ne fakafiafia atu te mea tenā ki a Ieova.


They include traffic accidents, civil war, famine, AIDS, cancer, heart disease, and a host of other things. 	 E pelā mo te feitu ki saute o te Sahala i Afelika, e sili atu te tokouke o tino e ‵mate sāle i te SELAMETE i lō so se isi mea aka.


For example, when announcing his commission in the synagogue of Nazareth, Jesus read from the scroll of Isaiah: “Jehovah’s spirit is upon me, because he anointed me to declare good news to the poor.” 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, i te taimi ne faka‵pula ei ne Iesu a tena galuega i te sunako i Nasaleta, ne faitau ne Iesu a te pelugā tusi a Isaia: “Ko i luga i a au te agaga o Ieova, me ne fakaeke ne ia au o folafola atu te tala ‵lei ki tino ma‵tiva.”


We are on a course through this dying system of things, heading toward the promised new world. 	 E olo atu tatou i se auala i loto i te fakanofonofoga tenei o mea ki te lalolagi fou telā ne folafola mai.


“Is the Judge of all the earth not going to do what is right?” asked Abraham. 	 “E mata, ka se fai ne te Famasino o te lalolagi kātoa te mea tonu?” ko te fesili a Apelaamo.


Those who chose to remain and wage war were taking a deliberate stand against not only the Israelites but also Jehovah, who had given powerful evidence that he was with his people. 	 A latou kolā ne ‵toe kae taua atu ne seki ‵teke tonu atu fua ki te kau Isalaelu kae ki a Ieova foki, telā ne fakatalitonu atu ne ia i a ia e kau i ana tino.


We could recognize something that is making our heart less sensitive, some ‘foreskin of our heart,’ as it were, which we realize ought to be removed. 	 E mafai o lavea ne tatou se mea telā e fai ei ke ma‵keke ‵tou loto, ne nāi ‘muā pakili o ‵tou loto’ kolā ko ‵tau o tapale kea‵tea.


His “good spirit” will help you make the right decision. 	 Ka fesoasoani mai eiloa a tena “aga‵lei” ki a koe ke fai a fakaikuga ‵lei.


By means of pornography, especially on the Internet, he can catch the attention of an unwary viewer and appeal to “the desire of the eyes.” 	 E auala i ata ma‵sei, maise eiloa i te Itaneti, e mafai o ‵po ne ia a tino kolā e se fakaeteete kae fai ne ia ke gali ki “manakoga o mata.”