Then they would return and call to you for aid, and you yourself would hear from the very heavens and deliver them in accord with your abundant mercy, time and again.” 	 Kae i te taimi ne sala‵mo ei latou mai olotou agasala kae ko ka‵laga atu ki a koe ke faka‵sao aka latou, kae ne lagona ne koe te lotou tagi mai i te lagi, kae ne faka‵sao faeloa ne koe latou i tou alofa.”


2 Those with a poorly trained conscience can be likened to a ship that is navigating with a defective compass. 	 2 A latou kolā e seki akoakogina faka‵lei olotou loto lagona e mafai o fakatusa ki se vaka telā e fakateletele ki se kamupasi masei.


It is fitting, then, that we consider the assignment that Jehovah has given to parents. 	 Tela la, se mea ‵lei ke mafau‵fau tatou ki te tiute telā ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki mātua.


Many wonder if anyone hears prayers. 	 E tokouke a tino e fesili ifo me ko oi la e lagona ne ia a ‵talo.


If so, you may find comfort in this: Jehovah cares so deeply about his worshippers that he takes note of all that happens to them as they go about their daily life. 	 Kafai e penā loa, e mafai o maua ne koe se fakamafanafanaga i te feitu tenei: E atafai malosi mai eiloa a Ieova ki ana tino tapuaki kae e masaua faeloa ne ia a mea kolā e ‵tupu ki a latou i aso takitasi o te olaga.


18 Let us seize every appropriate opportunity to sow seeds of Kingdom truth generously. 	 18 Ke na fakaaogā ne tatou a avanoaga katoa ke ‵toki valevale a fuaga o te munatonu o te Malo.


(Matt. 4:5) Luke’s parallel account puts it this way: “He then led him into Jerusalem and stationed him on the battlement of the temple.”—Luke 4:9. 	 (Mata. 4:5) Kae i te tusi a Luka, ne fai mai a ia, penei: “Ne toe ave ne ia tou tagata ki Ielusalema kae fakatu ne ia i te ‵pui maluga o te faletapu.”—Luka 4:9.


Yes, life is not stable or completely certain.—James 4:13-15. 9. 	 E tonu, e se tumau io me ‵lei katoatoa a mea i ‵tou olaga nei.—Iakopo 4:13-15.


• In what areas have some simplified their lives? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o aumai ei te filemu o te mafaufau ki Kelisiano i taimi faiga‵ta?


10 Despite the number of problems we face, how can we make sure that we let our brotherly love continue? 	 10 Faitalia te uke o fakalavelave e fe‵paki mo tatou, e mafai pefea o fakamautinoa ne tatou me e fakatumau te ‵tou a‵lofa fakataina?


She set up a small ice-cream parlor but gradually ran out of funds and had to close the shop. 	 Ne fakatu ne ia se tamā pisinisi ice-cream kae ne fanofano malie eiloa o seai ne sene i ei telā ne ‵pono i ei.


We have no need to feel anxious! 	 Tela la, e se ‵tau mo tatou o ma‵taku!


11. (a) What is needed in order for affection to grow in the congregation? (b) Why can remaining emotionally distant from others be spiritually damaging? 	 11. (a) Se a te mea e manakogina ko te mea ke olaola faeloa te alofa atafai i loto i te fakapotopotoga? (e) Kaia e mafai ei o sē ‵lei te tulaga faka-te-agaga o nisi tino ona ko te nofo ‵mu?


(James 2:1-4) That was wrong. 	 (Iakopo 2:1-4) Ne ‵se a te mea tenā.


He neglected his children and their mother. 	 Ne seki tausi faka‵lei a ia ki ana tama mo te lotou mātua.


9 Comfort the Bereaved, as Jesus Did 	 TE AOGA O MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA KONEI


(Phil. 2:9-11) While no one else gets to know that name in the way that Jesus does, Jesus writes it on his faithful brothers in the heavenly realm, bringing them into a close relationship with him. 	 (Filipi 2:9-11) E tiga eiloa e seai se isi tino aka i tafa o Iesu e iloa ne ia te igoa tenā, e tusi ne Iesu a te igoa tenā ki luga i ana taina fakamaoni kolā e ‵nofo i te lagi, kae fai ei ke ‵pili te lotou fesokotakiga mo ia.


Can you explain how its major fulfillment brings us right down to the time of the end? 	 E mafai ne koe o fakamatala atu a te auala ka oko mai ei tena fakataunuga lasi ki a tatou i te taimi o te gataga?


(Jeremiah 7:31) To teach that Jehovah cares for his servants as individuals, we could say: ‘If Jehovah knows each of the billions of stars by name, how much more must he care about humans who love him and were bought with the precious blood of his Son!’ 	 (Ielemia 7:31) Ke akoako atu me i a Ieova e atafai ki ana tavini taki tokotasi, e mafai ne tatou o fai atu, penei: ‘Kafai e iloa ne Ieova a igoa o te fia piliona o fetu takitasi, e se sili atu la tena atafai ki tino kolā e a‵lofa ki a ia kae ko oti ne ‵togi ki te toto tāua o tena Tama!’


“There Will Come Ridiculers With Their Ridicule” 	 E Isi ne Tino “ka Fakatauemu Atu ki a Koutou”


Lesson: We should be considerate of the feelings, thoughts, and needs of our family members and others in our community. 	 Akoakoga mō Tatou: E ‵tau o malamalama tatou i lagonaga, mafaufauga, mo manakoga o ‵tou kāiga mo nisi tino aka foki.


As a result, he stopped associating with the congregation and became inactive. 	 A ko te ikuga, ne fakagata tena ‵kaufakatasi mo te fakapotopotoga kae vāivāi i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


“A certain one of his disciples said to him: ‘Lord, teach us how to pray.’”—LUKE 11:1. 	 “Fai mai ei se tokotasi mai ona soko ki a ia penei: ‘Te Aliki, akoako mai matou ke iloa o ‵talo.’”—LUKA 11:1.


7 A conscientious surgeon must give undivided attention to his work because lives are at stake. 	 7 E ‵tau eiloa o saga tonu se tokita tipitipi loto finafinau ki tena galuega ona ko ola o tino e ‵tu i se tulaga fakamataku.


How can we give encouragement that is effective? 	 E mafai pefea o tuku atu ne tatou a fakamalosiga aoga?


Despite the fragile nature of clay, of which “the offspring of mankind” are made, ironlike rulerships have been obliged to let the common people have some say in the governments ruling over them. 	 E tiga eiloa e se malosi te one, telā e faite ki ei a tino, ne faimālō a malo ma‵losi o talia a tino ma‵lalo ke filifili aka a malo kolā e pule atu ki a latou.


We do this by strengthening our spirituality through Bible study and close association with those who are determined to serve Jehovah. 	 E fai ne tatou te mea tenei mai te fakamalosiga o tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga e auala i te faiga o sukesukega ki te Tusi Tapu mo te ‵kau fakatasi faeloa mo tino kolā ne fakaiku aka ke tavini atu ki a Ieova.


8 Bear in mind that whatever the current response, our preaching honors Jehovah and plays a role in the outworking of his purpose. 	 8 Ke masaua me pefea te ‵saga mai o tino, e faka‵malu atu eiloa te talaiga ki a Ieova kae fai tena tusaga i te fakagaluegaga o tena fuafuaga.


Jehovah’s patience allows for what blessing? 	 Se a te fakamanuiaga e mafai o maua mai te kufaki o Ieova?


• In considering the activity of Jehovah’s people in the past service year, what impresses you? 	 • I te mafaufau ki galuega a tino o Ieova i te tausaga faka-te-taviniga ko teka, ne a mea e ofo koe i ei?


But this treacherous composite “man” of Satan’s world, drunk with his own self-assured importance, meets with no success in “gathering to himself all the nations and collecting together to himself all the peoples.” 	 Kae ko konā te “tino” fakatusa tenā o te lalolagi a Satani i tena fakamatamata, kae e se ma‵goi olotou taumafaiga ke “puke fakasolosolo ne latou a malo mo latou.”


(Dan. 12:4; Matt. 24:21) We see distressing wars, increasing immorality and lawlessness, religious confusion, food shortages, pestilences, and earthquakes taking place around the world. 	 (Tani. 12:4, NW; Mata. 24:21) E lavea ne tatou a taua, te gasolo aka ki luga o amioga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau, amioga ma‵sei, ‵numi valevale i mea tau lotu, seai ne mea‵kai, famai, mo mafuie i te lalolagi kātoa.


3, 4. (a) What is involved in heeding Jesus’ warning about his coming? (b) What questions arise? 	 3, 4. (a) Ne a mea e aofia i te faka‵logo ki te faka‵pulaga a Iesu e uiga ki tena foki mai? (e) Ne a fesili e ‵sae aka i ei?


[Pictures on page 24] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 28]


This one was in the beginning with God.” 	 Ne nofo fakatasi laua mo te Atua i te kamataga.”


When shown the description of the fruitage of God’s spirit and upon being invited to the local Kingdom Hall to see evidence of this for themselves, many quickly acknowledge: “God is really among you.” (1 Corinthians 14:25) And this is not limited to the local Kingdom Hall. 	 Kafai ko fakaasi atu a fakamatalaga e uiga ki fuataga o te agaga o te Atua kae ‵kami mai ki te Kingdom Hall ke lavea eiloa ne latou a fakamaoniga o te mea tenei, se mea vave o fai mai a tino e tokouke, penei: “E tonu eiloa i te Atua e i konei i a koutou.” (1 Kolinito 14:25) Kae e se maua fua te mea tenei i te Kingdom Hall i ‵tou fenua.


“Be kind to yourself,” he said. 	 “Ke alofa atu a te Atua ki a koe,” ko ana pati.


Jesus was not implying that we should neglect taking care of our physical needs and those of our family members. 	 E se fakauiga a Iesu me e se ‵tau o ‵saga atu tatou ki mea e tausi ei tatou i te feitu faka-te-foitino mo ‵tou kāiga.


(Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10) Further, Abel never uttered a single word that is recorded in the Bible. 	 (Failauga 9:5, 10) I tafa i ei, e seai loa se pati ne fai ne Apelu ne fakamau ki loto i te Tusi Tapu.


The Excelling Value of Divine Education 	 Te Tāua o Akoakoga Mai te Atua


They “do not go beyond the things that are written” in order to promote some personal idea.—1 Cor. 4:6. 	 E se “sili atu [olotou] manatu i mea ne tusi ki lalo” ko te mea ke fakamalosi aka ei olotou manatu totino.—1 Kolinito 4:6, Tusi Paia, Samoa.


What, though, if a conflict arises between God’s requirements and those of a human government? 	 Kae e a māfai ko fe‵paki a mea kolā e manako ki ei te Atua mo mea kolā e ma‵nako ki ei a malo?


We have seen evidence of this happening today. 	 Ko oti ne matea ne tatou a fakamaoniga o te mea tenā e tupu i aso nei.


How do some make room for Bible reading and study, and with what benefits? 	 E fakaavanoa pefea ne nisi tino a taimi mō te faitau mo te sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu, kae ne a mea aogā e maua i ei?


God chose the Israelites to be his witnesses. 	 Ne filifili ne te Atua a tino Isalaelu ke fai mo ana molimau.


These millions have been learning the righteous and just ways of Jehovah, and as a result, worldwide they enjoy a unity that is cemented by Christian love. 	 Ko oti ne tauloto te fia miliona konei ki auala amio‵tonu kae fai mea tonu o Ieova, kae ona ko te mea tenā, ko maua ne latou se vā fealofani fiafia telā e fusi ne te alofa faka-Kelisiano.


Jehovah expects us to do his assigned work wholeheartedly and with zeal. 	 E manako a Ieova ke fai ne tatou mo te loto kātoa mo te loto finafinau a tena galuega telā ko oti ne tuku mai ki a tatou. 20:2-6.


Pryce Hughes Edgar Clay and Pryce Hughes, who later served as branch overseer in Britain, worked on a dam in Wales. 	 Ne ga‵lue a Edgar Clay mo Pryce Hughes, kolā ne tavini fakamuli e pelā me ne ovasia o te ofisa lagolago i Peletania, i se ‵pui vaitafe i Wales.


• How do we know that Abraham, Job, and Daniel had faith in the resurrection? 	 • E iloa pefea ne tatou me ne fakatuanaki a Apelaamo, Iopu mo Tanielu ki te toetu?


The more God’s Word becomes a part of you, the more you will produce “fine fruit,” including “the fruit of lips which make public declaration to [God’s] name.”—Heb. 13:15. 	 Ko te momea aka o te fakagalue ne koe o te Muna a te Atua i tou olaga, ko te momea aka foki o “fuaga ‵lei” e fua mai ne koe, e aofia i ei a te “‵viki faeloa . . . ki tona igoa [o te Atua] i o‵tou leo.”—Epelu 13:15.


Applying the counsel of God’s Word in such a personal way will help us to “stay awake and keep our senses.”—1 Thess. 5:6-8. 	 A te fakagaluegaga o pati fakatonutonu mai te Muna a te Atua ka fesoasoani mai “ke ala faeloa tatou kae tausi ‵tou mafaufau ke ‵lei.”—1 Tesa. 5:6-8.


He taught the people, responding to their spiritual needs. 	 Ne akoako atu a ia ki tino konā, ke fesoasoani atu ei ki olotou manakoga faka-te-agaga.


(Jer. 45:2, 3) Did Jeremiah give in to discouragement? 	 (Ielemia 45:2, 3) E mata, ne loto vāivāi a Ielemia?


17 The apostles were not being rebellious. 	 17 Ne seki fia ‵teke atu a te kau apositolo.


How can one succeed in stripping off the old personality? 	 E mafai pefea o manuia se tino i te ‵pei keatea o uiga mua?


It was then that we had the discussion with the pioneer sister mentioned above. 	 Mai konā loa ne sau‵tala fakatasi ei māua mo te tuagane paenia telā ne taku atu muamua.


The distraught mother decided to call Elisha for help. 	 Ne faima‵laga atu laua mo se tavini ki te feitu ki matū togālā ki te koga e nofo i ei a Elisaia i te mauga o Kalamelu.


Regarding that special issue, one sister wrote the United States branch office: “The campaign to offer this special issue went extremely well. 	 Ne tusi mai se tuagane e tokotasi ki te ofisa lagolago i te Iunaite Sitete e uiga ki te lōmiga fakapito tenā: “A te galuega fakapito ki te tufatufaga o te lōmiga fakapito tenei ne fanofano ‵lei eiloa.


Shortly after he got baptized, he began training regularly at a fitness center. 	 Mai tua malie o tena papatisoga, ne kamata a ia o fano sāle ki se koga fakamalosi foitino.


It is embezzlement.’—Tithing—God’s Financial Plan. 	 E ‵pau eiloa te faiga tenā mo te kaisoa ne se tino a tupe a te suā tino.’—Tithing—God’s Financial Plan.


What Jesus’ Death Accomplished 	 Te Mea Telā ne Fakataunu ne Iesu i Tena Mate


What determination has this article given you? 	 Se a te fakaikuga ne tuku atu i te mataupu tenei ke fai ne koe?


(Matt. 19:1) Along the way, Jesus tells his disciples: ‘We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of man will be condemned to death, and on the third day he will be raised up.’—Matt. 20:18, 19. 	 (Mataio 19:1) I te lotou auala, ne fai atu ei a Iesu ki ana soko: ‘A tatou e olo ki Ielusalema, ko fakasala ei au te Tama a te Tagata ki te mate, kae i te tolu o aso ka toe fakatu aka ei au.’—Mataio 20:18, 19.


Persevere in the Harvest Work 	 Ke Tumau i te Galuega Talai


How can men in the congregation be helped to qualify? 	 E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu ki tāgata i te fakapotopotoga ke fai penā?


Where is the Biblical Paradise? 	 Tefea te Palataiso Telā ne Fakaasi Mai i te Tusi Tapu?


Mother and daughter both decided to serve Jehovah and got baptized. 	 Ne fakaiku aka ne te mātua mo tena tamaliki fafine ke tavini atu ki a Ieova kae ne papatiso lāua.


Let us examine the examples of two men to see how these qualities endeared them to Jehovah. 	 Ka fai‵pati eiloa tatou ki fakaakoakoga a tagata e tokolua kolā ne a‵lofa ki a Ieova me ne fakaasi atu ne lāua a uiga konei.


Revelation 4:11 gives the main reason: “You are worthy, Jehovah, even our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they existed and were created.” 	 E tuku mai i te Fakaasiga 4:11 a te pogai tāua: “Te motou Aliki mo te motou Atua!


But all who wish to attain to salvation must gain “an accurate knowledge of truth.” (1 Tim. 2:4) Thus, surviving the last days goes hand in glove with reading the Bible and applying its inspired instructions. 	 Kae ko tino katoa kolā e ma‵nako ke ‵sao atu latou i te gataga o te olaga tenei e ‵tau “ke iloa tonu ne latou a te munatonu.” (1 Timo. 2:4) Tela la, e ‵tau eiloa mo tatou o fai‵tau ki te Tusi Tapu kae fakagalue ana fakatonuga māfai e ma‵nako tatou ke ‵sao atu i te gataga.


December 1, 2013 	 Tesema 1, 2013


There are several factors that may account for the difference in the figures given in these two verses. 	 E uke a pogai ne mafai ei o kese‵kese a fuainumela i fuaiupu e lua konei.


(Ps. 65:2) David’s prayers were answered because he was a loyal worshipper of Jehovah. 	 (Salamo 65:2) Ne tali atu eiloa a ‵talo a Tavita me i a ia se tino tapuaki alofa fakamaoni a Ieova.


Your baptism shows that you have chosen the best way of life 	 E fakaasi atu i tau papatisoga me ko oti ne filifili ne koe te ‵toe olaga ‵lei


Do I open the Bible and read the scriptures that are cited but not quoted? 	 E mata, e ‵suke au ki te Tusi Tapu kae faitau ki tusi siki kolā e ‵sae mai kae e se siki mai?


2 That was a low point in Peter’s life, a moment he no doubt regretted for the rest of his days. 	 2 Tenā loa te ‵toe taimi fakafanoanoa i te olaga o Petelu, kae kāti ne salamō faeloa a ia i ei i tena olaga kātoa.


20 We live in exciting times. 	 20 E ola nei tatou i taimi fakafia‵fia.


For us to keep peace, it may sometimes be wise to “give back” by apologizing, even if we are not convinced that we are in the wrong. 	 Ke tausi te filemu, e mafai o ‵lei atu i nisi taimi ke “tuku atu” tatou mai te fakatoese atu, faitalia me e iloa ne tatou i a tatou e se ‵se.


“You do not want to go also, do you?” he asked his apostles. 	 “Kae pefea koutou, e fia olo foki koutou keatea?” ne fesili a ia ki ana apositolo.


(Luke 12:32) Later, the apostle John was told that this little flock would total 144,000 in number. 	 (Luka 12:32) Fakamuli ifo, ne fai atu ki te apositolo ko Ioane me i te aofaki o te lafu foliki tenei e ‵tusa mo te 144,000.


Although Jesus will have subjects extending “to the ends of the earth,” his throne will be in heaven.—Psalm 72:4, 8; Daniel 7:13, 14. 	 E tiga eiloa ka tokouke a tino ka pule atu ki ei a Iesu kolā ka salalau atu ki “feitu katoa o te lalolagi,” ka fakatu eiloa tena nofogaaliki i te lagi.—Salamo 72:4, 8; Tanielu 7:13, 14.


For example, you could plan to serve in another area or country where the need is greater. 	 E pelā mo te faiga o aofaga ke tavini atu i te suā koga io me se isi fenua telā e manakogina a tino talai i ei.


The Scriptures actually speak of a glory that God confers on humans. 	 E faipati eiloa te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te ‵malu telā ne tuku atu ne te Atua ki luga i tino.


For example, if we study the life of Jesus, we will see how he dealt with people, and we can learn to imitate him. 	 E pelā mo te ‵tou sukesuke ki te olaga o Iesu, ka lavea atu ne tatou a te auala e fesokotaki atu ei a ia ki tino, kae e mafai o tau‵loto tatou ke fakaakoako atu ki a ia.


2 Imagine the joy that God must feel when he sees young ones remembering him as their Grand Creator. 	 2 Mafaufau la ki te fiafia telā e maua ne te Atua māfai e kilo atu ki talavou kolā e masaua ne latou a ia e pelā me ko te lotou Atua Sili telā ne faite ne ia latou.


The way you react to situations that have the potential for causing offense lies in your own hands. 	 A te auala e saga atu ei koe ki tulaga kolā e mafai o iku atu ki te sē fiafia e faka‵na eiloa ki a koe.


(Acts 11:28, 29) The apostles Paul and Peter also exhorted Christians to be hospitable to one another. 	 (Galu. 11:28, 29) Ne fakamalosi atu foki a te apositolo ko Paulo mo Petelu ki Kelisiano ke fakatau fakaasi atu te uiga talimalo.


(Ex. 12:38, 49; 22:21) Since foreigners are often disadvantaged, Jehovah lovingly made provisions for them. 	 (Eso. 12:38, 49; 22:21) Ona ko tino fakaa‵tea e se ti fakatāua malosi sale, ne fai ei ne Ieova se fakatokaga alofa mō latou.


If you would welcome further information or would like to have someone visit you to conduct a free Bible study, please write to Jehovah’s Witnesses, 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201-2483, or to the appropriate address listed on page 2. 	 Kafai e fia maua ne koe a nisi fakamatalaga, io me e manako koe ke āsi atu se tino o fai se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu sē ‵togi fakatasi mo koe, ke na tusi atu ki Molimau a Ieova, P.O. Box 87, Funafuti, Tuvalu io me ko so se fakatuātusi i te itulau e 2.


Rabshakeh’s accusation was false, as was his claim to have come with “authorization from Jehovah.” 	 Ne seki ‵tonu a pati a te ofisa o Sulia e uiga ki ei, e pelā foki mo ana pati i a ia e taua atu mai te fakatonuga a ‘Ieova.’


Genuine faith is based on evidence. 	 A te fakatuanaki tonu e fakavae i luga i fakamaoniga.


3, 4. (a) What is remarkable about the word picture of walking with God? (b) What does it mean to walk with God? 	 3, 4. (a) Se a te mea e gali ei te tugāpati ko te sa‵sale fakatasi mo te Atua? (e) Se a te uiga o te sa‵sale fakatasi mo te Atua?


In heaven, he lives “forever and ever,” never seeing corruption.—Rom. 6:9; Rev. 1:5, 18; Col. 1:18; 1 Pet. 3:18. 	 I te lagi, e ola a ia “ki te se-gata-mai, ki te se-gata-mai eiloa,” e se toe oko ki ei te pala.—Loma 6:9; Faka. 1:5, 18; Ko. 1:18; 1 Pe. 3:18.


The reason given is that they “caused your birth.” 	 A te pogai telā e fakaasi mai me “moi seai [laua] e penei e seai foki koe.”


• What was the main objective of Nehemiah’s enemies, and what is the objective of God’s enemies today? 	 • Se a te mea tāua ne fakamoe‵moe ki ei a fili o Neemia, kae se a te fakamoemoega o fili o te Atua i aso nei?


Paul wrote to Timothy: “Certainly if anyone does not provide for those who are his own, and especially for those who are members of his household, he has disowned the faith and is worse than a person without faith.”—1 Timothy 5:8. 	 Ne tusi atu a Paulo ki a Timoteo: “Kae kafai e isi se tino e se fia tausi ki sona kāiga, kae maise eiloa tino o tona kāiga tonu, ko tona uiga ko ‵teke ne ia te fakatuanaki, kae sili atu tona masei i lō te tino sē Kelisiano.”—1 Timoteo 5:8.


As the caravan traversed the Negeb and twilight began to fall over the land, Rebekah saw a man out walking in the fields. 	 I te taimi e ‵tele atu ei a kamela i kogā fenua o Nekepi kae ko pili o to te mata o te la, ne lavea ne Lepeka se tagata e sasale i fatoaga.


There is no legal need for both; each procedure is legally valid. 	 E se manakogina ke fai a mea e lua konā; me e taliagina mai lalo i te tulafono a faifaiga katoa konā.


(Acts 13:8-10; 14:19) In Macedonia he was beaten with rods. 	 (Galuega 13:8-10; 14:19) I Maketonia ne ‵kini fakamasei a ia ki lakau.


That promise revealed that the Messiah—the faithful “seed” of Genesis 3:15—would come through Abraham’s offspring. 	 Ne fakaasi mai i te folafolaga tenā me i te Mesia—te “fanau” fakamaoni i te Kenese 3:15—ka vau i te fanau a Apelaamo.


We were sent to unassigned territory in the county of Cheshire. 	 Ne uga atu matou ki koga talai i te fenua o Cheshire telā e seai se fakapotopotoga e tausi ki ei.


As a servant of Jehovah, expressing kindness to the extent possible will be beneficial. 	 E pelā me se tavini a Ieova, ka aogā eiloa a te fakaasi atu o te alofa atafai i so se avanoaga.


(Genesis 6:5, 6) Does God feel differently today? 	 (Kenese 6:5, 6) E mata, ko ‵kese eiloa a lagonaga o te Atua i aso nei?


After deciding a matter, could a Christian change his mind? 	 Kafai ko oti ne fakaiku aka se mea, se a te mea e mafai o ‵fuli ei ne se Kelisiano tena mafaufau?


Jack, who lives in the United States, sold his large home and business because he knew that doing so would make it possible for him to pioneer with his wife. 	 A Jack, telā e nofo i te Iunaite Sitete, ne ‵togi ki tua tena fale lasi mo tena pisinisi me iloa ne ia me mai te faiga penā ka mafai ei o paenia a ia fakatasi mo tena avaga.


Only Jehovah God can unite all mankind, and he will accomplish this through the Messianic Kingdom.—Matthew 6:9, 10. 	 Ko Ieova te Atua fua e mafai ne ia o fai ke ‵kau fakatasi a tino katoa, kae ka fai eiloa ne ia te mea tenā e alatu i te Malo o te Mesia.—Mataio 6:9, 10.


8. (a) How did the apostle Peter fail to keep his word? (b) After Peter’s mistake, why did Jehovah continue to use Peter? 	 8. (a) Ne fakatamala pefea a te apositolo ko Petelu o tausi ki ana pati? (e) Mai tua o te mea ‵se a Petelu ne fai, kaia ne fakaaoga faeloa ne Ieova a Petelu?


16 In addition to temple repair, Hezekiah restored the yearly Passover celebration that Jehovah had commanded. 	 16 I tafa o te fakafouga o te faletapu, ne toe kamata ne Hesekia a te fakamanatuga o te Paseka i tausaga takitasi e ‵tusa mo te fakatonuga a Ieova.


This occurs in stages as Jehovah allows the truth to grow in the heart of a person who is rightly disposed.—Acts 13:48; Heb. 6:1. 	 E tupu fakasolo mai a te mea tenei e ‵tusa mo te taliaga ne Ieova ke tupu aka te munatonu i te loto o se tino telā e fetaui ‵lei mō te ola se-gata-mai.—Galuega 13:48, Tusi Paia, Samoa; Epelu 6:1.


6 Is having free will with limits real freedom? 	 6 E mata, a te mauaga o te saolotoga fakatasi mo tapulā se saolotoga tonu?


His actions also taught much about God’s Kingdom and what it will do. 	 Ne akoako atu foki ne ia mea e uke e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua mo mea kolā ka fai ne te Malo tenā, e auala i ana faifaiga.


(1 John 5:19) Like its ruler, the world today manifests evil traits that include selfishness and pride. 	 (1 Ioane 5:19) E pelā eiloa mo tena pule, e fakaasi atu ne te lalolagi i aso nei a uiga kolā e aofia i ei te kaimanako mo te fakamatamata.


• Why does God allow suffering? 	 • Kaia e talia ei ne te Atua a logo‵maega?


While browsing, you catch sight of a garment that immediately appeals to you. 	 I te taimi e onoono ei koe ki gatu i te sitoa, ne maua aka ne koe se gatu telā e foliga gali mai ki a koe.


Have you been using jw.org in your ministry and in your family worship? 	 E mata, e fakaaoga ne koe te fakatuatusi tenei i tau galuega talai mo au tapuakiga a kāiga?


WE BELONG TO GOD 	 A TATOU KO TINO O TE ATUA


3 What can we learn from the words that Jesus spoke to Peter? 	 3 Se a te mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai i pati a Iesu kolā ne fai atu ki a Petelu?


(Daniel 7:13, 14) Two years later, Daniel has a vision that involves Medo-Persia, Greece, and an entity that becomes “a king fierce in countenance.”—Daniel 8:23. 	 (Tanielu 7:13, 14) I te lua o tausaga mai tua ifo i ei, ne lavea ne Tanielu se fakaasiga telā ne aofia i ei a Metai mo Pelesia, Eleni, mo se mea telā ka fai pelā me se “tupu loto makeke, kae sauā.”—Tanielu 8:23.


9 Our time. 	 9 ‵Tou taimi.


“By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves.”—JOHN 13:35. 1. 	 “Tenā te mea e iloa ei ne tino katoa ko oku soko koutou, manafai e fakatau a‵lofa koutou!”—IOANE 13:35.


When the people obeyed these men, they were actually following Jehovah as Leader. 	 Tela la, kafai e faka‵logo a tino ki tagata konei, e faka‵logo eiloa latou ki a Ieova e pelā me ko te lotou Takitaki.


Since we are striving to keep our integrity, we do not look for loopholes. 	 Ona ko te mea e taumafai tatou ke tumau i te fakamaoni, e se ‵sala atu tatou ki se fakamasakoga ke fai se mea masei.


17 What is the outcome if we maintain a spiritual focus? 	 17 Se a te ikuga māfai e tumau tatou i te ‵saga tonu atu i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


• What problem did the man in Jesus’ illustration have? 	 • Se a te fakalavelave ne fepaki mo te tagata i te tala fakatusa a Iesu?


(Read Zephaniah 3:12, 13.) 	 (Faitau te Sefanaia 3:12, 13, Tusi Paia, Samoa.)


14 A fundamental benefit that students derive from studying the Bible and applying its principles is that they come to know and appreciate Jehovah as a person. 	 14 A te suā mea aogā telā e maua ne te tino akoga mai te sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu mo te fakagaluegaga o fakatakitakiga i ei, ko te faiga ke iloa kae ke a‵lofa latou ki a Ieova e pelā me se tino tonu.


Even though a person may not get drunk, immoderate drinking poses spiritual dangers. 	 E tiga eiloa e se mafai o konā se tino, a te inu malosi io me ko te konā e iku atu ki se tulaga fakamataku i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


(Romans 2:17-20) However, some were hypocrites because in secret they were committing theft or adultery. 	 (Loma 2:17-20) Kae ne fai a nisi tino mo fai ne tino ‵loi me ne kaisoa kae mulilua latou i se auala fai ‵funa.


Nothing can stop him from fulfilling his promise to resurrect the dead. 	 E seai se mea e mafai o taofi aka ne ia a te fakataunuga o tena tautoga ne fai ke toe faka‵tu aka a tino ‵mate.


(Acts 16:1, 2) So Paul invited Timothy to join him as a traveling companion. 	 (Galuega 16:1, 2) Tela la, ne ‵kami ne Paulo a Timoteo ke kau atu ki a ia e pelā me sena taugasoa faimalaga.


To his surprise, working hard with his father in the fields actually brought him and his family a higher income than his net gain would have been in the city. 	 Ne poi masei a ia me ne uke atu a tupe ne maua ne ia mo tena kāiga mai te ga‵lue malosi mo tena tamana i te lotou fatoaga i lō tena peofuga telā ne maua i tena galuega i te fa‵kai lasi ne fano a ia ki ei.


Don’t forget, if you don’t help us by giving us kindly counsel, you are of little value to the organization. 	 Sa puli, kafai e se fesoasoani mai koe ki a matou o tuku mai a pati fakatonutonu atafai, e se aoga malosi koe ki te fakapotopotoga.


How could you measure the strength of your resolve? 	 Ka iloa pefea ne koe a te lasi o tou fakamaoni ke tausi atu ki tau fakaikuga ne fai?


This was the ultimate example of living by the Golden Rule.—Matthew 20:28; John 15:13; Hebrews 4:15. 	 Tenei eiloa a te ‵toe fakaakoakoga ‵lei o te ola e ‵tusa mo te akoakoga e uiga ki te atafai ki nisi tino.—Mataio 20:28; Ioane 15:13; Epelu 4:15.


(Hebrews 11:6) The initial, first-century fulfillment of Jesus’ prophecy about the end strengthens our faith in its greater fulfillment during our time. 	 (Epelu 11:6) A te fakataunuga muamua o te valoaga a Iesu e uiga ki te gataga i aso o te kau apositolo e fakamalosi aka ei te ‵tou fakatuanaki ki te fakataunuga lasi i ‵tou aso nei.


But is that view in harmony with what Jesus told Nicodemus? 	 Kae e mata, e fetaui ‵lei a te kilokiloga tenā mo pati ne fai atu ne Iesu ki a Nikotemo?


We do not expect everyone to accept what we tell them, for not all accepted what Jesus said. 	 E se ‵tau o fakamoe‵moe tatou ke talia ne tino katoa a mea kolā e fai atu ne tatou ki a latou, me ne seki talia ne tino katoa a pati a Iesu.


“Jehovah has anointed me to tell good news to the meek ones. 	 “Ne filifili ne [Ieova] au, uga ei ne ia au o avatu te tala lei ki tino [loto maulalo, “NW , o fakalei a loto o tino fanoanoa. . . .


4, 5. (a) How do some people feel about choosing a religion? (b) When identifying the true religion, what is the pivotal question? 4 On the question of true religion, one clergyman said in a recent TV interview: “I would insist a religion is true if it makes a person a better person when he or she lives by it.” 	 4 I te faiatuga o te fesili e uiga ki te lotu tonu, e tokotasi te faifeau ne fai mai penei i se fakasautalaga i te televise fakamuli nei: “E talitonu au me i te lotu tonu ko te lotu telā e fai ne ia te tino ke ‵lei atu ana amioga māfai e ola foki a ia e tusa mo mea i ei.”


(Rom. 6:23) The apostle Paul felt this pain and agony deeply. 	 (Loma 6:23) Ne fepaki foki a te apositolo ko Paulo mo te logo‵mae mo te tigaina tenei.


Loving-kindness should be evident in the speech of all true worshippers. 	 A te alofa atafai e ‵tau o fakamaoni atu i pati e fai ne tino tapuaki ‵tonu katoa.


How did David sin with respect to Bath-sheba, but what attitude did he display? 	 Kae ko oti ne fai ne nisi tino kolā ko leva ne tukugina atu ki te Atua a agasala matagā.


Why did God organize the Israelites? 	 Kaia ne fakatoka ei ne te Atua a te kau Isalaelu?


“We hear them speaking in our tongues about the magnificent things of God.”—Acts 2:11. 	 “Ne mafai ne latou o fai‵pati ki o‵tou gana takitokotasi, ki galuega fakaofoofogia a te Atua.”—GALUEGA 2:11.


18 In some parts of the world, witnessing wherever people can be found is an important method of disciple making. 	 18 I nisi vaega o te lalolagi, a te talai atu i so se koga e ‵nofo i ei a tino e fai mo fai se auala tāua e fai ei a soko.


Under the Yoke 	 Ke Amo te Amoga


Therefore, if you can possibly discern what the person may have been thinking about, why not use that to start a conversation with him? 	 Tela la, kafai e mafai o iloa ne koe a mea e mafaufau ki ei te tino, kaia e se fakaaoga ei te mea tenā ke kamata se sau‵talaga mo ia?


In some cases, we had been conducting a Bible study in his home when he was a child. 	 A nisi tino, ne fai ne māua se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu i tena fale a koi foliki a ia.


We now invite you to consider five secrets of contentment found in God’s Word, the Bible. 	 Ko ‵kami atu nei ne matou a koe ke mafaufau ki auala e lima e uiga ki te lotomalie kolā e maua i te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu.


3 A Word That Meant So Much! 	 3 Se Pati Telā e Tāua ‵Ki!


13. (a) How can an overseer’s example of humility affect others? (b) Why can it be said that humility, or being lowly of mind, is not optional for a Christian? 	 13. (a) E mafai pefea o aogā ki nisi tino a te fakaakoakoga o te loto maulalo a se ovasia? (e) Kaia e mafai ei o fai atu me i te loto maulalo, io me ko te uiga filemu, se mea eiloa e ‵tau o fai ne se Kelisiano?


(2 Timothy 3:16, 17) Is it not clear that he wants us to know him? 	 (2 Timoteo 3:16, 17) E mata, e se fakaasi manino mai i ei me manako a ia ke iloa ne tatou a ia?


NIGERIA 	 NAITILIA


“Heaven and earth certainly will rock,” and the nations will experience Jehovah’s adverse judgments. 	 A “te lagi mo te lalolagi ke pole‵pole,” kae ka fe‵paki a atufenua mo fakamasinoga a Ieova.


Love Based on a Higher Principle 	 Te Alofa Telā e Fakavae ki se Tulaga Tai Maluga Atu


17 By all means, keep fighting. Keep struggling. 	 17 Mai mea katoa, ke tumau i te taua atu.


• What Bible texts would you use to refute the teaching of the Trinity? 	 8. Se a te mea e fakaasi mai ei te tāua ke fakaaogā te igoa o te Atua?


8 Any spiritual tiredness we experience is often the result of the added weight placed on us by this corrupt system of things. 	 8 A fakafi‵taga katoa i te feitu faka-te-agaga kolā e fepaki mo tatou ne mea ‵mafa katoa kolā ko fakaopoopo mai i te olaga masei tenei.


What progress had the spreading of good news made by the 1930’s? 	 Ne gasolo aka pefea te folafolaatuga o te tala ‵lei i tausaga kogāloto o te 1930?


Psalm 40:8 expresses his feelings: “To do your will, O my God, is my delight.” 	 Ne fakamatala mai ana lagonaga i te Salamo 40:8, NW penei: “A te faiga o tou loto, e toku Atua, ko toku fiafia.”


8 Revelation 21:4 indicated that death will be no more. 	 8 Ne fai mai te Fakaasiga 21:4 me ka se toe ai se mate.


If you are presently conducting a Bible study with a student whose mate has no desire to take part in true worship, why not hold regular practice sessions to help the student to approach issues tactfully? 	 Kafai e fai nei ne koe se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu mo se tino telā e se fia kau atu tena avaga ki te tapuakiga tonu, kaia e se fai i ei se fakaakoakoga ke fesoasoani atu ki te tino akoga ke poto i te fakafesagai atu ki tulaga penā?


God can send his holy spirit, or power in action, to any place in the universe. 	 E mafai ne te Atua o uga mai tena agaga tapu, io me ko tena malosi galue ki so se koga i te lagi mo te lalolagi.


For example, God promises to care for our material needs if we give his worship the top priority in our life. 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e tauto mai te Atua me ka tuku mai ne ia a mea faka-te-foitino kolā e ma‵nako tatou ki ei māfai e fakamuamua ne tatou a tena tapuakiga i ‵tou olaga.


Why may some hesitate to reach out for congregation privileges? 	 Kaia e se fia kausaki atu ei a nisi tino ki tauliaga i te fakapotopotoga?


Soon, Jehovah will move the world’s political elements to unite in efforts to expose and devastate the spiritual harlot Babylon the Great. 	 Ko pili o fai ne Ieova ke ‵kau fakatasi a malo fakapolitiki i te lalolagi o fakamasiasi kae fakaseai atu a te fafine talitagata faka-te-agaga tenā ko Papelonia Takutakua.


They need to be on guard against being turned aside by distractions. 	 E ‵tau o puipui latou mai te fulitua atu e auala i mea kolā e fakalavelave atu ki a latou.


In their resurrection and by means of Jesus Christ, they partake of immortality and incorruption granted by Jehovah, “the King of eternity, incorruptible, invisible, the only God.” (1 Timothy 1:17; 1 Corinthians 15:50-54; 2 Timothy 1:10) What a grand reward for their undying love of God and unwavering faith in his prophetic word! 	 Kae e maua ne latou te ola tenā mai i a Ieova, “te Tupu o te se gata mai, tela e ola faeloa, kae se mafai foki o matea, ko te Atua eiloa e tokotasi.” (1 Timoteo 1:17; 1 Kolinito 15:50-54; 2 Timoteo 1:10) Mā‵faga o taui ‵lei mō te lotou alofa mautakitaki ki te Atua mo te lotou fakatuanaki mautakitaki ki tena muna fakapelofeta!


In July 1879, the Bible Students published the first issue of this magazine, which bore the title Zion’s Watch Tower and Herald of Christ’s Presence. 	 I a Iulai 1879, ne ‵lomi ei ne Tino A‵koga i te Tusi Tapu a te lōmiga muamua o te mekesini tenei, telā e fakaulutala ki te Zion’s Watch Tower and Herald of Christ’s Presence.


O God, you have taught me from my youth on, and until now I keep telling about your wonderful works. 	 Te Atua, ko oti ne akoako ne koe au koi tamaliki, ke oko mai ki aso nei koi fakaasi atu eiloa ne au au galuega fakaofoofogia.


It is at the very core of the Christian message, though many churches choose to ignore it. 	 E tāua ‵ki te akoakoga tenā ki te fekau telā e folafola atu ne Kelisiano, faitalia te manatu mā‵mā o lotu e uke e uiga ki ei.


Bethlehem.”—Genesis 35:19, 20, 27-29. 	 Peteleema.”—Kenese 35:19, 20, 27-29.


Accordingly, the apostle Paul wrote: “Let no man judge you in eating and drinking or in respect of a festival or of an observance of the new moon or of a sabbath; for those things are a shadow of the things to come, but the reality belongs to the Christ.”—Colossians 2:16, 17. 	 E ‵tusa mo te mea tenā, ne tusi mai a te apositolo ko Paulo, penei: “Ke seai se tino e fakamasino atu ki a koutou i feitu e uiga ki meakai mo meainu, io me ko te feitu ki aso fakamanatu, mo aso fiafia o te masina sae io me ko te Sapati. A mea nei ne ata fua o mea ka oko mai, ka ko te mea tonu ko Keliso.”—Kolose 2:16, 17.


13. How might we unwittingly be spreading false stories? 	 13 E isi foki se vaegā tala ‵kai telā e ‵tau o fakaeteete tatou i ei.


For more information, see chapter 17 of the book What Does the Bible Really Teach? published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ke maua a fakamatalaga e uke atu, onoono ki te mataupu e 17 o te tusi ko te Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu? telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova.


5, 6. What opportunities are there to bless and praise Jehovah? 	 5, 6. Ne a avanoaga e mafai o tavae kae ‵viki atu ei ki a Ieova?


Before acting, God told Moses: “Say to the sons of Israel, ‘I am Jehovah, and I shall certainly bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians and deliver you from their slavery, and I shall indeed reclaim you with an outstretched arm and with great judgments. 	 Mai mua atu i ei, ne fai atu te Atua ki a Mose: “Fai ki tino Isalaelu i au e fai atu ki a latou, ‘Au ko te Aliki [ko Ieova]; ka faka‵sao kae fakasaoloto ne au koutou mai te nofopologa i Aikupito. Ka sisi aka toku lima tafasili i te malosi o tuku ifo fakasalaga ‵mafa eiloa ki luga i a latou, kae ka faka‵sao koutou ne au.


No doubt, application of the loving principle embodied in this law would minimize accidents at the workplace or even in recreation. 	 Kāti e se taumate kafai ko fakagalue aka ne tino a te akoakoga alofa i te tulafono tenā ka fakamu‵tana aka i ei a mea fakafuasei kolā e ‵tupu sāle i te koga galue penā foki loa mo tafaoga.


In fact, an antidote for sadness is to engage in activities that bring happiness. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, a te auala ‵lei ke ‵teke atu ki te fanoanoa ko te kau atu ki mea kolā e maua ei te fiafia.


How have the faces of opposers been ‘filled with dishonor’ today? 	 Ne “fakamasiasi” atu pefea ki tino ‵teke i aso nei?


In the book of Revelation, they are represented as rendering Jehovah “sacred service” in the earthly courtyard of his spiritual temple. 	 I te tusi o Fakaasiga, e fakamatala mai i ei latou e pelā me e tuku atu ‘te taviniga tapu’ i te fakaosoga o tena faletapu faka-te-agaga i te lalolagi nei.


16, 17. (a) After the exile, how did the situation of the Israelites differ from when their forefathers first inherited the Promised Land? (b) What did the Israelites confess, and what did they promise to do? 	 16, 17. (a) I te ‵toe ‵fokimaiga mai te ‵nofo pologa, ne ‵kese pefea te tulaga o te kau Isalaelu mai i olotou tupuga kolā ne ‵nofo muamua i te Fenua o te Folafolaga? (e) Se a te mea ne taku tonu atu ne te kau Isalaelu, kae se a te mea ne tauto latou ke fai?


9 What does this experience show? 	 9 Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i te tala tenei?


What helped David to discern God’s will? 	 Se a te mea ne fesoasoani atu ki a Tavita ke malamalama i te loto o te Atua?


Lydia of Thyatira listened to Paul, “and Jehovah opened her heart wide to pay attention.” 	 Ne fakalogologo a Litia mai Tuatila ki a Paulo, “kae ne ‵tala ne te Aliki tona mafaufau [“loto,” NW] ko te mea ke fakalogologo” faka‵lei.


Guaranteed Backing 	 Te Mautinoa o Tena ‵Lago


Esau preferred instant gratification. 	 Ne ‵lei atu ki a Esau ke maua ne ia te fiafia i se taimi fakavave.


He just let me go and never called me in again.” 	 Ne talia fua ne ia ke fano au kae ne seki toe ‵sala atu ki a au.”


1, 2. (a) The book of Job describes what challenge made by Satan? (b) What indicates that Satan continued taunting Jehovah after the days of Job? 	 1, 2. (a) Ne a ‵losiga ne fai ne Satani kolā e fakamatala mai i te tusi ko Iopu? (e) Se a te mea e fakaasi mai me ne tumau eiloa Satani i te fakaitaita atu ki a Ieova mai tua ifo i aso o Iopu?


We all have the same Father,” she replied. 	 A tatou katoa e tasi eiloa te ‵tou Tamana.”


• Why is spiritual protection of utmost importance? 	 • Kaia e fai ei te puipuiga i te feitu faka-te-agaga mo fai te ‵toe mea tāua?


17 To Christians, some of whom were soon to be cruelly persecuted by Emperor Nero, the apostle Paul wrote: “Let us exult while in tribulations, since we know that tribulation produces endurance; endurance, in turn, an approved condition; the approved condition, in turn, hope, and the hope does not lead to disappointment.” 	 17 Ne tusi atu te apositolo ko Paulo ki Kelisiano, kae ko pili a nisi o latou o fakasauāgina ne te tupu ko Nelo penei: “Kae sili atu te ‵tou fia‵fia ki puapuaga o tatou, i te mea e iloa ne tatou me ko puapuaga, e tupu mai ei te kufaki, ka ko te kufaki e fakatupu ne ia te iloa tonu, ka ko te iloa tonu e fakatupu ne ia te fakamoemoe.


One woman who accepted the truth 18 years after her husband did says, “I, for one, needed to learn it gradually.” 	 E tokotasi te fafine ne talia ne ia te munatonu i te 18 tausaga mai tua o te faipatiga a tena avaga penei, “au, i au eiloa, e manakogina ke tauloto malielie ki ei.”


WEEK OF DECEMBER 12-18, 2016 	 TE VAIASO I A TESEMA 12-18, 2016


How do we serve as an instrument in Jehovah’s hand? 	 E fai pefea tatou e pelā me ne mea faigaluega a Ieova?


(Colossians 1:13-16) The Laodiceans were reproved for being “neither cold nor hot” spiritually. 	 (Kolose 1:13-16) Ne polopoloki foki a te fakapotopotoga i Laotikaia me “e sē ‵moko e sē ‵vela” foki latou i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Because they persistently oppose the Messianic Kingdom. 	 Me e ‵teke atu faeloa latou ki te Malo Faka-Mesia.


(Deuteronomy 8:10; Luke 10:21) Doing so has an added benefit—it can help us to gain a more positive, appreciative outlook on life. 	 (Teutelonome 8:10; Luka 10:21) A te faiga penā, e maua i ei ne tatou se isi mea aogā—e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke maua ne tatou se kilokiloga mautinoa kae fakafiafia ki te olaga nei.


(Luke 2:49) The term “Father” appears nearly 190 times in the Gospels. 	 (Luka 2:49) A te pati “Tamana” a sae faka-190 taimi i Tusi Evagelia.


(John 13:34, 35; James 2:14-17) It was love for his brothers and sisters in Judea that moved Paul to organize the collection for them among congregations in Achaia, Galatia, Macedonia, and the district of Asia. 	 (Ioane 13:34, 35; Iakopo 2:14-17) Ne fakamalosi aka a Paulo ne te alofa ki ana taina mo tuagane i Iutaia, ke ‵tae mai ne ia a meaalofa mai i fakapotopotoga i Eleni, Kalatia, Maketonia, mo fa‵kai o Asia.


Others point out, however, that it was not a simple thing to kindle a fire in ancient times. 	 Kae e fai mai a nisi tino, me e sē se mea faigofie ke faka‵ka te afi i aso mua.


Are you content, at peace? 	 Ko lotomalie koe, me ko maua ne koe te loto filemu?


How does she feel about living abroad? 	 E pefea ana lagonaga i te nofo atu i se fenua fakaa‵tea?


As to our trust in God, where may a great test lie? 	 Ona ko te ‵tou tali‵tonu ki te Atua, se a te ‵toe tofotofoga telā e fakafesagai atu tatou ki ei?


“Let her drop!” ordered Jehu. 	 Ne fakatonu atu a Ieu: “‵Pei mai te fafine tenā ki lalo!”


Does Jesus’ statement mean that no one can really know God? 	 E mata, ne fakauiga a Iesu me e seai eiloa se tino e mafai o iloa tonu ne ia te Atua?


How do you think you would have felt toward Manasseh if his innocent victims had included one of your relatives? 	 Ka pefea ou lagonaga māfai ne mate se tokotasi o ou kāiga i te mea ne fai ne Manase?


(Rom. 8:21) In fact, Jehovah has already begun preparing his servants for that freedom. 	 (Loma 8:21) A te tonuga loa, ko oti nei ne kamata o fakatoka ne Ieova ana tavini mō te saolotoga tenā.


How do we keep secular work in its proper place? 	 E fakatulaga faka‵lei pefea ne tatou a galuega ‵togi?


(John 3:16) Nevertheless, because of our imperfect nature, when faced with wrong desires and the anxieties of life, we may too easily forget the good things that Jehovah has done for us. 4, 5. (a) How does James warn about the danger of being forgetful hearers? (b) How can we apply James’ illustration of the man and the mirror? 	 (Ioane 3:16) Kae e ui i ei, ona ko ‵tou uiga sē ‵lei katoatoa kāti e faigofie foki ke puli i a tatou a mea ‵lei kolā ne fai ne Ieova mō tatou māfai ko fakaosoosogina tatou ki manakoga ma‵sei io me e manava‵se tatou ki mea o te olaga nei.


Traveling overseers 	 Ovasia Faima‵laga


It includes all forms of illicit sexual relations outside of Scriptural marriage. 	 E aofia i ei a faifaiga fakatauavaga matagā katoa kolā e fai i tua o te fakaipoipoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


(1 Timothy 1:11) Consider now certain practices you need to avoid in order to remain morally clean and thus to enjoy a happier life and God’s approval. 	 (1 Timoteo 1:11, NW) Mafaufau nei ki au faifaiga masani kolā e ‵tau o ‵kalo keatea mai i ei ko te mea ke tumau koe i amioga ‵mā kae ke maua foki i ei se olaga fiafia mo te taliaga a te Atua.


Hence, he concluded: “If you, although being [sinful and thus more or less] wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more so will the Father in heaven give holy spirit to those asking him!” 	 Tena la, ne fakaiku aka a ia penei: “Kafai koutou e ma‵sei, kae e iloa ne koutou o tuku atu a mea ‵lei ki otou tama‵liki, e se sili atu la te otou Tamana i te lagi, i te fia tuku atu o te Agaga Tapu ki tino kola e fakamolemole atu ki a ia?”


13 In spite of Satan’s efforts to produce human rulers, Jehovah’s purpose moves forward. 	 13 Faitalia eiloa a taumafaiga a Satani ke faka‵tu aka a pulega a tāgata, e gasolo atu eiloa ki mua te fakataunuga o te fuafuaga a Ieova.


No wonder Abraham is called “the father of all those having faith”! 	 E se tioa eiloa o taku a Apelaamo ki te “tamana o tino katoa kolā e fakatuanaki”!


They knew that a grand salvation awaited those who remained faithful. 	 Ne iloa ne latou me ne faka‵tali mai se fakaolataga sili mō tino kolā ne tumau i te fakamaoni.


Jesus indicated the answer when he repeatedly asked Peter: “Do you love me? . . . 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu te tali i te taimi ne fesili fakafia atu ei a ia ki a Petelu: “E sili atu a tou alofa ki a au i lō latou konei? . . .


God determined to destroy the wicked in a flood. 	 Ne fakaiku aka ne te Atua ke fakaseai atu a tino ma‵sei i te lolo.


What did Jesus say that the wine meant or represented? 	 Ne a pati a Iesu me se a te mea ne fakauiga io me sui mai ne te uaina?


I belong to you.” 	 Ka fai au mo au tavini.”


When he committed sin by breaking divine law, he began to die. 	 I te taimi ne fai ei ne ia te agasala mai te ofa ne ia o te tulafono a te Atua, ne gasolo ei a ia o matua kae mate.


Of course, if a former spouse is threatening or abusive, you may need to set stricter limits for your family’s safety. 	 E tonu, kafai e fakamatakutaku io me e pati masei mai se avaga mua, kāti e manakogina ke fai ne koe ne tapulā e ma‵losi atu mō te ‵saogalemū o tou kāiga.


(1 Timothy 2:3, 4) On the other hand, an understanding of Bible truth is denied to those not rightly disposed, no matter how intelligent or educated they may be. 	 (1 Timoteo 2:3, 4) E se gata i ei, e se mafai o malama‵lama a tino kolā e sē ‵lei olotou loto i te munatonu i te Tusi Tapu, faitalia me pefea te ‵poto mo te ‵lei o akoakoga ne olo ki ei.


Like Paul, present-day harvest workers try to reach people everywhere 	 16, 17. Se a te ‵tou fakamoemoega i te faiga o toe āsiga? (e) E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu tatou ki tino kolā e isi ne olotou fesili faka-te-Tusi Tapu? 18.


Simply put, by striving to meet the qualifications for ministerial servants and elders set out in the Scriptures. 	 Mai i te taumafai atu fua ke fakafetaui aka tena olaga ki mea e manakogina mō tavini fakafaifeau mo toeaina kolā e fakamatala mai i te Tusi Tapu.


On the other hand, you may be excited to meet new people for the first few weeks. 	 I te suā feitu, e mafai o fiafia koe ke fetaui mo tino ‵fou i nai vaiaso muamua.


There can be no doubt that Pharaoh had a haughty heart. 	 E seai eiloa se fakalotolotolua me ne maua ne Falao se uiga fakamatamata.


At that time, therefore, Jesus said to them outspokenly: ‘Lazarus has died.’”—John 11:11-14. 	 Ne fai ‵tonu atu ei a Iesu ki a latou i te taimi tenā: ‘A Lasalo ko oti ne mate.’ ”—Ioane 11:11-14.


They longed for the time when Jehovah would cleanse this earth, and they wanted to be part of that blessed future. 	 Ne olioli eiloa latou ki te taimi ka ‵fulu faka‵ma ei ne Ieova te lalolagi tenei, kae ne ma‵nako latou ke maua ne latou a fakamanuiaga konei i aso mai mua.


She was arrested in 1940 and interrogated by the Gestapo, after which she spent months in solitary confinement. 	 I te 1940 ne puke kae ne sukesuke a ia ne pulisimani fakasauā, kae ne ‵loka tokotasi i ei a ia i se potu i te falepuipui mō te fia masina.


“Everything was so different from what I was used to.” 	 “Ne ‵kese ‵ki eiloa a mea i te taimi tenei mo mea kolā ne masani o fai ne au.”


(Eccl. 3:12, 13) Of course, we realize that choices in recreation may differ from one person to the next. 	 (Fai. 3:12, 13) E tonu, e mafai o kese‵kese a filifiliga a tino.


I am making all things new. . . . 	 Ko faka‵fou ne au a mea katoa. . . .


WHILE on vacation, Joe and his wife were snorkeling on a tropical coral reef teeming with fish of all colors and sizes. 	 TE taimi o te malōlōga, ne olo atu a Joe mo tena avaga o ukuuku i se akau telā e mumu ki ei a ika ‵lasi mo ika fo‵liki kolā e ‵lanu valevale.


Instead, on two occasions Jesus heard his Father speak from heaven and say: “This is my Son, the beloved, whom I have approved.” 	 I lo te fai penā, e fakalua taimi ne lagona ne Iesu a tena Tamana e faipati mai penei i te lagi: “Tenei eiloa taku Tama, ko taku fagasele telā ko oti ne talia ne au.”


(Matt. 24:21) When we consider the tribulation that this world has already experienced, such as in World War II when an estimated 50 to 60 million lives were lost, the coming great tribulation will be very severe indeed. 	 (Mataio 24:21) Kafai e mafau‵fau tatou ki fakalavelave kolā ko oti ne pokotia i ei a tino, e pelā mo te Taua i te Lua a te Lalolagi telā ne ‵mate atu ei se 50 ki se 60 miliona o tino, a te fakalavelave lasi tenei ka tu poloki eiloa i te masei.


There were “the remaining ones of the people,” that is, the anointed remnant who loyally refused to be “cut off from the city.” 	 Kae ko tino kolā ne ‵toe ko latou kolā ne “‵nofo eiloa i te fenua,” ko te ‵toega o te kau fakaekegina kolā ne ita ma “olo kea‵tea mai te fa‵kai.”


But many still do not. 	 Kae e se fia‵fia foki a tino e tokouke i a latou.


Like the religious leaders of Jesus’ day, they missed the whole point about justice and righteousness.—Matthew 23:23-28. 	 E pelā mo takitaki lotu i aso o Iesu, ne seki malamalama latou i te uiga tonu o te fakamaoni mo te amiotonu.—Mataio 23:23-28.


The spirit, working through the anointed bride class, is extending this invitation regarding life’s water. 	 E fai ne te agaga telā e galue e auala i te potukau ko te tamafine telā ne fakaekegina, a te ‵kamiga tenei e uiga ki te vai ola.


Gary had limited vision, so at the age of six, he was sent for specialized education at a boarding school on the south coast of England. 	 A Gary e se ile ‵lei, tela la, i te taimi ko ono ei ana tausaga, ne ave tou tagata ki se akoga fakapito i te feitu ki saute o Egelani.


[Picture on page 9] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 16]


THE OPENING OF THE SEVENTH SEAL LEADS TO SEVEN TRUMPET BLASTS 	 TE ‵TALAGA O TE FITU O FAKAMAILOGA NE IKU ATU KI TE ILIGA O PU E FITU


20 We have considered only a few of the many vital points made by Jesus in his peerless Sermon on the Mount. 	 20 Ko oti ne sau‵tala tatou ki nāi manatu tāua ne fai ne Iesu i tena Lauga i luga i te mauga sē fuafuagina.


4 Those who live a life of self-sacrifice should be commended. 	 4 E ‵tau o fakamālō atu tatou ki a latou kolā ne tuku katoatoa atu a olotou olaga ke tavini tumau latou.


How does the foretold “enmity” play out? 	 Ne kamata aka pefea a te “fai fili” tenei i va o latou?


(1 Corinthians 15:33) These are valid concerns. 	 (1 Kolinito 15:33) Konei eiloa a mea e ‵tau o manavase ki ei.


19. (a) Why is our yeartext for 2017 fitting? (b) How will you apply the 2017 yeartext in your life? 	 19. (a) Kaia e fetaui ‵lei ki a tatou a te ‵tou tusi siki fakavae mō te 2017? (e) E fakagalue aka pefea ne koe te tusi siki fakavae mō te 2017 i tou olaga?


To a large extent, faith follows the things heard from God’s Word. 	 E iloa ne tatou me i te mauaga o te fakatuanaki, e manakogina i ei a te poto mai i te Muna a te Atua.


All through this experience, I knew that holy spirit was helping me and that Jehovah was holding my hand, making me firm and strong.—Isa. 41:10, 13. 	 Mai i mea katoa konei, ne iloa ne au me ne fesoasoani mai te agaga tapu kae ne taofi ne Ieova toku lima, mai te faiga ke ‵mautakitaki kae malosi au.—Isa. 41:10, 13.


At times, a similar willingness to slow down, or yield, is called for in our relationship with our fellow believers or others. 	 I nisi taimi, e manakogina foki te vaegā kilokiloga penā i ‵tou fesokotakiga mo taina tali‵tonu io me ko nisi tino.


Be observant. 	 Ke na matapulapula.


The Greek word here rendered “pattern” literally refers to an artist’s sketch. 	 A te pati Epelu telā ne ‵fuli ki “faifaiga” e fakauiga ki se ata telā ne ‵lomi ne se tino kae e se kātoa a mea i ei.


It is his purpose that a global witness be given, and he has invited us to share in that work. 	 Ko tena fuafuaga eiloa ke talai atu te tala ‵lei i te lalolagi kātoa, kae ne ‵kami ne ia tatou ke aofia i te galuega tenā.


For instance, your schoolmates may go to exciting parties, take drugs, drink, date casually, and engage in premarital sex. 	 Kāti e olo atu sāle ou taugasoa i te akoga ki pātī, e fakaaogā ne latou a vailakau tapu, e inu, e fai fāmau kae fai foki a faifaiga fakatauavaga kae seki a‵vaga.


His curiosity piqued, Osman took the book home and read it in one sitting. 	 Ona ko tena fia logo, ne ave ne Usimani a te tusi ki tena fale, faitau ei ne ia i te aso kātoa tenā.


When Jesus finally reached Bethany, Lazarus had been dead for four days. 	 I te taimi ne oko atu ei a Iesu ki Petania kae ko oti ne mate a Lasalo i aso e fa.


My workplace was saturated with pornography, both electronic and printed. 	 Ne ‵fonu toku koga galue i ata ma‵sei i luga i komupiuta penā foki loa mo tusi.


12 In explaining her reasons for discouraging her daughter from getting baptized, one Christian mother stated, “I am ashamed to say that the major reason was the disfellowshipping arrangement.” 	 12 I tena fakamatalaga e uiga ki pogai ne seki fakamalosi ne ia tena tamaliki fafine ke papatiso, ne fai mai se mātua Kelisiano penei, “Se mea fakamā ke fai atu me i te pogai muamua ko te fakatokaga e uiga ki te tino fakatea.”


12 How accurate knowledge of God benefited Daniel. 	 12 Mea aoga ne maua ne Tanielu mai te iloaga tonu e uiga ki te Atua.


We are therefore wise to take to heart Paul’s admonition to remain spiritually vigilant. 	 Tela la ke ‵poto tatou o faka‵logo ki te fakamalosiga a Paulo ke tumau i te matapula‵pula i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


The lesson for us? 	 Se a te akoakoga mō tatou?


First, although Jehovah did not allow leaven during the time of the Passover festival, at other times he did accept sacrifices that contained leaven. 	 Muamua la, faitalia eiloa me ne seki talia ne Ieova ke fakaaogā a te mea faka‵fete i te taimi o te Paseka, ne talia eiloa ne ia i nisi taimi a taulaga kolā e fakaaogā i ei a mea faka‵fete.


How can we do this? 	 E fai pefea ne tatou te mea tenā?


The apostle Peter urged his listeners to “repent . . . and turn around.” 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a te apositolo ko Petelu ki ana tino fakalogo‵logo “ke sala‵mo . . . kae ‵fuli mai.”


Burial, 3/1 	 Tanu te Tino Mate, 3/1


18 Your faithful compliance in such matters will bring excellent results. 	 18 A tou fakalogo mo te fakamaoni i vaegā mea penā ka maua mai i ei a toe ikuga ‵lei.


God’s love for mankind was reflected in the Son to such an extent that as wisdom personified, he could say: “The things I was fond of were with the sons of men.”—Prov. 8:22, 31. 	 Ne lavea atu a te alofa o te Atua ki tino i tena Tama telā ne mafai o fai mai ne ia a pati konei: “E fia‵fia fakatasi mo te lalolagi pelā foki mo tāgata o te lalolagi.”—Faataoto 8:22, 31.


That nation, also known as Ephraim after the name of its dominant tribe, had turned away from God. 	 Ko oti ne ‵fuli keatea a te fenua tenā mai te Atua, telā e fakaigoa foki ki a Efalaima ona ko te lasi o te matakāiga tenā.


Men and women were physically dragged from their homes. 	 Ne toso mālō keatea a tāgata mo fāfine mai olotou fale.


17 In chapter 10, when discussing the wicked angels who came to earth and fathered children, the child is asked, “What do you know about sex relations?” 	 17 I te mataupu e 10, telā e fakamatala mai i ei e uiga ki agelu ma‵sei kolā ne olo ifo ki te lalolagi kae fai olotou tama‵liki, e sae mai i ei se fesili ki te tamaliki, “Se a tau mea e iloa e uiga ki faifaiga fakatauavaga?”


He particularly targeted Aaron and his sons, who had the privilege of serving as priests. 	 Ne faipati ‵teke atu a ia maise loa ki a Alona mo ana tama tāgata, kolā e tavini atu e pelā me ne faitaulaga.


(2 Peter 2:5) Regarding this, Jesus said: “Just as the days of Noah were, so the presence of the Son of man will be. 	 (2 Petelu 2:5) Ne fai mai Iesu e uiga ki te mea tenei: “A te oko mai o te Tama a te Tagata, e pelā mo te mea ne tupu i aso o Noa.


(Read Acts 23:11; 28:23.) 	 (Faitau te Galuega 23:11; 28:23.)


So from the very beginning, humans—both male and female—were created with the ability to reflect God’s qualities. 	 Tela la, mai te kamataga eiloa, ne faite a tino—tāgata mo fāfine—ke mafai o fakaasi atu a uiga o te Atua.


With his spiritual appreciation renewed, he understood that Jehovah hated badness and that in due time the wicked would be punished. 	 I te taimi ne fakafou aka ei tena fiafia faka-te-agaga, malamalama ei a ia me e takalialia a Ieova ki mea ma‵sei kae ka fakasala eiloa ne ia a tino amio matagā i tena taimi tonu.


MAKE WISE DECISIONS AND BE BLESSED 	 FAI A FAKAIKUGA ‵POTO KAE KA MANUIA KOE


By securing copyright and trademark protection, we have a legal basis to prevent such misuse. 	 Mai te puipuiga o te copyright mo te fakailoga o tatou, ko maua ei ne tatou se pogai ‵lei ke puipui ‵tou fakatuatusi mai te fakaaoga valevale.


What methods are likely to work best? 	 Ne a toe auala ‵lei ke fai ei penā?


Many find it difficult to ponder over spiritual things if it is the wrong time or the wrong place. 	 E faigata ke mafaufau ‵loto a tino e tokouke ki mea faka-te-agaga māfai e se fetaui ‵lei a koga kolā e ‵nofo latou i ei io me māfai e se ‵lei te taimi.


Megiddo was part of the Promised Land that Jehovah God gave to the Israelites. 	 A Mekito se vaega o te Fenua o te Folafolaga telā ne tuku atu ne Ieova te Atua ki te kau Isalaelu.


7 We can now grasp the meaning of prophecies that remained a “secret” for ages but are now being fulfilled in this time of the end. 	 7 Ko mafai nei o malama‵lama tatou i uiga o valoaga kolā ne “‵funa” aka i te fia tausaga kae nei ko fakataunu i te taimi tenei o te gataga.


• David Splane started pioneering in September 1963. 	 • Ne kamata o paenia a David Splane i a Setema i te 1963.


When the local brothers saw that the first relief team to reach Bothingone included their former circuit overseer, they cried out: “Look! 	 I te taimi ne lavea ei ne taina i konā me i te potukau muamua telā ne oko atu ki Bothingone e aofia i ei te lotou ovasia muamua o te fenua, ne ‵tagi latou, penei: “Oi!


How have both Jehovah God and Jesus Christ set excellent examples with regard to being willing to wait? 	 Ne fakaasi mai pefea ne Ieova te Atua mo Iesu Keliso a fakaakoakoga ‵lei e uiga ki te loto fia‵fia o faka‵tali?


But would you trust him to run your business or to take care of your family? 	 E mata, ka talitonu koe ki tou tagata ke fakatele ne ia tau pisinisi io me tausi atu ki tou kāiga?


But recall Paul’s words: “He [Jehovah] will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” 	 Kae masaua a pati a Paulo: “E tuku mai foki ne [Ieova] a te auala e ‵sao ei koutou, ko te mea ke mafai ne koutou o kufaki i ei.”


Do I see myself there? 	 E mata, e mafai ne au o fakaataata i toku mafaufau me ko nofo atu au i konā?


DRAW CLOSE TO GOD 	 KE FAKAPILIPILI ATU KI TE ATUA


What is not meant by the term “mild-tempered”? 	 Se a te mea e se fakauiga ki ei te tugāpati ko te “loto malalo”?


• For what conditions and trials is Satan responsible? 	 • Ne a tulaga mo fakalavelave faiga‵ta e ‵tau o ‵losi atu ki a Satani?


Some have thought that this expression refers to a branch of the Nile River. 	 Ne mafau‵fau a nisi tino me e fakasino atu te tugāpati tenei ki se maga o te Vaitafe ko te Naila.


Significance of the Bread 	 Te Uiga Tāua o te Falaoa


Jesus said: “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.” 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “E se ‵sao ki te Malo o te lagi a latou katoa kolā e fai mai k au, ‘Te Aliki, te Aliki,’ na ko ia fua tela e fai ne ia te loto o toku Tamana tela i te lagi.”


My parents arranged for me to take a speaking course, but their efforts were to no avail. 	 Ne fakatoka ne oku mātua ke kau au ki se akoga e uiga ki te mafai o faipati faka‵lei, kae ne seki aogā a lā taumafaiga.


He sent the Messiah to deliver them and was willing to forgive even those to whom Peter could say: “Let all the house of Israel know for a certainty that God made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you impaled.” 	 Ne uga mai ne ia a te Mesia ke faka‵sao latou kae ne loto fiafia foki o fakamagalo a latou kolā ne mafai o fai atu a Petelu ki ei: “E ‵tau i tino Isalaelu katoa o iloa tonu ne latou me ko Iesu eiloa tenei, telā ko oti ne fakasataulo ne koutou, telā ne fai ne te Atua mo Aliki mo Keliso foki.”


You could strengthen your faith by making a study of the prophecies pointing to Jesus Christ or a verse-by-verse consideration of one of the prophetic books of the Bible. 	 E mafai o fakamalosi aka tou fakatuanaki mai te sukesuke ki valoaga kolā e fakasino atu ki a Iesu Keliso io me ko te mafaufau ‵loto ki fuaiupu takitasi o se tusi fakavaloaga i te Tusi Tapu.


He has kept his word. 	 Ne tausi eiloa a ia ki ana pati.


He was surrounded by 11 faithful apostles. 	 Ne ‵nofo atu i ana tafa a apositolo fakamaoni e toko 11.


In time, several other members of the family did the same. 	 Fakamuli loa, ne fai foki penā a nisi tino i te lotou kāiga.


13. What may help us to remain focused on the material being discussed at meetings? 	 13 I tafa o te faiga o fakatokaga ‵lei, ne iloa aka ne nisi tino me e ‵saga tonu atu latou ki fakatasiga māfai e saga‵saga latou i nofoga ki mua o te Kingdom Hall.


(Rom. 8:37) Likewise, as danger loomed, Jesus left no doubt in his listeners’ minds that he had a strong relationship with God, saying: “I am not alone, because the Father is with me.” 	 (Loma 8:37) E penā foki i te taimi ne sae aka ei se mea fakamataku, ne fai atu ne Iesu a pati kolā ne seki fakalotolotolua i ei a tino fakalogo‵logo e uiga ki te pili o tena fesokotakiga mo te Atua, ana muna: “Au e se nofo tokotasi me e ‵nofo fakatasi māua mo toku Tamana.”


(Psalm 37:7) Here David stresses the need for us to wait patiently for Jehovah to act. 	 (Salamo 37:7) E faka‵mafa mai ne Tavita a te tāua ke faka‵tali tatou mo te kufaki ke gasuesue a Ieova.


26 Does the Bible Tell Us the Whole Story About Jesus? 	 E Mata, e Fakaakoako Katoatoa Atu Koe ki te Keliso? ITULAU E 28 PESE: 54, 17


Only then can we be sure that Jehovah will show us favor in our time of need.—Eph. 5:17. 	 I te faiga tenā, ko mafai ei o mautinoa i a tatou me ka fesoasoani mai a Ieova i taimi e manakogina i ei ne tatou a tena fesoasoani.—Efe. 5:17.


17 Your response to the ransom might be illustrated this way: Imagine that someone rescued you from drowning. 	 17 A tou loto fakafetai ki te togiola e mafai eiloa o fakatusa penei: Mafaufau māfai koe ne malemu, kae poi aka ko tu atu se tino o fakasao koe.


6 Yes, Jehovah’s Witnesses are law-abiding citizens in over 200 countries, yet regardless of where they live, they are like aliens. 	 6 Ao, a Molimau a Ieova ne tino e faka‵logo ki tulafono i atufenua e silia atu i te 200.


12:1-14. Nathan set a fine example for appointed elders in the congregation. 	 Ne tuku mai ne Natano se fakaakoakoga ‵lei mō toeaina tofia i te fakapotopotoga.


Just like the prophet Elijah, who appeared beside Moses in a vision during Jesus’ earthly ministry, Moses was a man “with feelings like ours.” 	 E pelā mo te pelofeta ko Elia, telā ne sae aka i tafa o Mose i se fakaasiga i te taimi ne fai ei te galuega a Iesu i te lalolagi, a Mose se tagata “e isi ne ana lagonaga e penei eiloa mo tatou.”


13. (a) Ishbi-benob exploited what condition of David? (b) How was Abishai able to come to David’s rescue? 	 13. (a) Ko te taimi fea ne mafaufau aka ei a Isipenopa me ko mafai ne ia o tamate a Tavita? (e) Ne mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu a Apisai ke fakasao a Tavita i te taimi tonu?


The first and foremost Evangelizer is Jehovah God. 	 A te ‵toe Tino talai tafasili kae tulaga muamua ko Ieova te Atua.


When Claudio, who has been a zealous Witness since 1974, was asked why he continues to preach even though few in his territory respond, he quoted John 4:34, where we read Jesus’ words: “My food is for me to do the will of him that sent me and to finish his work.” 	 I te taimi ne fakafesili aka ei a Claudio telā se tino talai loto finafinau talu mai te 1974, ki te pogai ne tumau ei a ia i te talai atu faitalia te sē fia ‵saga mai o tino i te koga talai, ne siki mai ne ia a pati i te Ioane 4:34, telā e fai‵tau tatou i ei ki pati a Iesu, penei: “A taku meakai, ko te fai ne au a te loto o ia telā ne uga mai ne ia au, kae o fakapalele foki a te galuega ne tuku mai ne ia ki a au ke fai.”


8 Prayer also played a vital part in keeping the faith of pre-Christian witnesses strong. 	 8 Ne fai foki a te ‵talo e pelā me se vaega tāua i te fakatumauga o te fakatuanaki malosi o molimau mai mua o taimi o te kau Kelisiano.


• What shows that Abraham had faith in the resurrection? 	 • Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i a Apelaamo ne talitonu ki te toetu?


How foolish it would be to stop serving Jehovah or to speak in a manner contrary to “the pattern of healthful words” simply because some things are initially difficult to understand!—2 Timothy 1:13. 	 E supa ‵ki eiloa te tino telā e se toe tavini atu ki a Ieova io me e ‵teke atu a ia ki “faifaiga o muna ‵lei,” me e se maina ‵lei muamua a ia i nisi mea!—2 Timoteo 1:13.


What will the fulfillment of these texts mean to you? 	 Se a te uiga o te fakataunuga o tusi siki konei ki a koe?


Francis of Assisi apparently initiated this custom in Italy to direct people’s attention to the Gospel account of Jesus’ birth. 	 Ne kamata aka ne Francis mai Assisi a te faifaiga tenei i Italia ko te mea ke ‵saga malosi atu a tino ki tala i Evagelia e uiga ki te fanaumaiga o Iesu.


The qualities that make up this fruitage are “love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness, self-control.” 	 E aofia i uiga konei ko te “alofa, te fiafia, te filemu, te kufaki, te mataalofa, te ‵lei, te fakamaoni, te loto malalo, mo te loto pulea.”


That led to his rebellion against Moses and Aaron and, ultimately, against Jehovah.—1 Samuel 15:23; James 1:14, 15. 9, 10. 	 Ne iku atu i ei ki tena ‵tekeatuga ki a Mose mo Alona, kae sili atu i ei, ki a Ieova.—1 Samuelu 15:23; Iakopo 1:14, 15.


(Proverbs 15:8) That is why the apostle Paul urged Timothy: “Flee from the desires incidental to youth, but pursue righteousness,” along with other vital qualities. 	 (Faataoto 15:8) Tenā te pogai ne fakamalosi atu ei te apositolo ko Paulo ki a Timoteo: “Fakagata manakoga fakatamatane, kae kausaki atu . . . i te amiotonu” fakatasi mo nisi uiga tāua.


If necessary, ask for a time-out or agree to use e-mail to discuss the matter.—Proverbs 17:14. 	 Kafai e ‵lei, fakamolemole atu ke fakagata te sau‵talaga io me ke sau‵tala koulua ki ei e auala i meli-iti.—Faataoto 17:14.


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In this, he reminds us of the need for constant vigilance, keeping alert to discern Jehovah’s will. 	 I te feitu tenei, e fakamasaua mai a ia ki a tatou e uiga ki te manakoga ke mataala faeloa tatou, mai i te tumau i te matapulapula ke iloa aka a te loto o Ieova.


This prophecy also means no more Alzheimer’s disease, osteoporosis, fibroid tumors, glaucoma, or even cataracts—so common in old age. 	 E fakauiga foki te valoaga tenā me ka se toe ai se valevale matua, te ‵fatigofie o ivi, malamala, mo te ‵kivi o mata—ko mea kolā e ‵tupu sāle ki tino ma‵tua.


We need good direction and answers to life’s problems, both of which God offers. 	 E ma‵nako tatou ki tali mo fakatakitakiga ‵lei ki fakalavelave o te olaga kolā e tuku mai ne te Atua.


● A famine sends hundreds to their grave. 	 ● Se oge telā e ‵mate atu i ei te fia selau o tino


6 Who will remain in place of wicked people? 	 6 Ko oi ka tumau i te koga o tino ma‵sei?


How did the Devil react to the Kingdom’s birth, and of what is this an evidence? 2 Following the birth of the Kingdom, Satan was evicted from heaven, causing him to fight harder and with greater fury but in no way improving his chances of success. 	 2 Mai tua malie o te fanauga o te Malo, ne ‵tuli keatea a Satani mai te lagi, kae ne fai i ei ke taua malosi atu a ia mo te kaitaua kae ka se mafai o ma‵goi ana taumafaiga ke manumalo a ia i ei.


Jesus has already proved himself loyal to God to the point of death. 	 Ko oti ne fakamautinoa aka ne Iesu tena fakamaoni ki te Atua ke oko ki te mate.


(Genesis 6:2, 4, 11) Still, Noah proved himself faultless and was “a preacher of righteousness.” (2 Peter 2:5) When God commanded him to build an ark for the preservation of life, Noah obediently “proceeded to do according to all that God had commanded him. 	 (Kenese 6:2, 4, 11) Kae ne tumau eiloa a Noa i te fakamaoni kae “ne folafola atu ne ia te amiotonu.” (2 Petelu 2:5) I te taimi ne fakatonu atu ei te Atua ke faite ne ia se vaka mō te faka‵saoga o tino, ne “fai eiloa ne Noa a mea katoa kolā ne fakatonu atu ne te Atua.”


Have you ever felt that no one cares about or understands what you are going through, let alone how you feel? 	 E mata, kai mafaufau aka loa koe me e seai se tino e atafai mai io me malamalama ‵lei i mea kolā e ‵tupu ki a koe, mo ou lagonaga?


A simple life-style is highly recommended in the Bible: “Having sustenance and covering, we shall be content with these things.”—1 Timothy 6:8. 	 E fakamalosi mai i te Tusi Tapu ke taumafai o ola i se olaga faigofie: “Tela la, kafai e maua ne o‵tou meakai mo gatu, ko lava eiloa tatou i ei.”—1 Timoteo 6:8.


BENEFIT FROM GOD’S SAVING POWER 	 MEA AOGA E MAUA MAI TE MALOSI FAKA‵SAO TINO O IEOVA


Hence, we need to meditate on what we read. 	 Tela la, ne ‵tau o mafaufau ‵loto tatou ki mea e fai‵tau ne tatou.


Now he is sharing the truth with his family and neighbors and has started several Bible studies. 	 Nei la, ko fakaasi atu ne ia te munatonu ki tena kāiga mo tuakoi kae kamata foki a nai akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


(Jude 6, 7) Consequently, sexual depravity was widespread in those days. 	 (Iuta 6, 7) Ne iku atu i ei ki te lauiloa o faifaiga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau i aso konā.


They are panting for the dust of the earth on the head of lowly persons; and the way of meek people they turn aside.’” 	 E lakalaka ne latou ki lalo i te laukele a tino ma‵lalo, kae e ‵kalo keatea latou mai i te auala o te agamalū.’ ”


(Isaiah 65:13, 14) We can rejoice in the blessings that Jehovah is pouring out on his people as a whole, regardless of how much we personally may be able to do. 	 (Isaia 65:13, 14) Ka fia‵fia eiloa tatou i fakamanuiaga kolā ka ‵ligi ifo ne Ieova ki luga i ana tino e pelā me se potukau, faitalia te aofaki o mea kolā e mafai o fai ne tatou taki tokotasi.


8 What will Jehovah do? 	 8 Ne a mea ka fai ne Ieova?


Such peace of mind is a rare blessing in this hard world! 	 A te filemu o te mafaufau tenā se fakamanuiaga telā e mauagatā i te lalolagi o fakalavelave tenei!


Nathan remembers several clashes with his parents on such issues. 	 E masaua ne Natano a nisi kinauga mo ana mātua i vaegā mea penā.


Now I’m truly happy.” 	 Nei la, ko fiafia tonu eiloa au.”


Persecuted yet Happy 	 E Fakasauāgina Kae e Fia‵fia Eiloa


(Rev. 12:9, 10) It should come as no surprise to us, then, that fascination with the occult is widespread and is growing. 	 (Fakaasiga 12:9, 10) Kae e se ‵tau o ‵poi tatou, me tenā eiloa te pogai ko salalau kae gasolo aka ei ki luga a faifaiga faivailakau.


We will consider these questions in the next article. 	 Ka mafau‵fau tatou ki fesili konei i te suā mataupu.


Will Jehovah leave his heavenly abode and physically tread the mountains and plains of the Promised Land? 	 E mata, ka tiakina tonu ne Ieova a tena koga nofo i te lagi kae fanaifo o sasale i ulu o mauga mo koga laugatasi o te Fenua o te Folafolaga?


How reassuring to see that no human efforts, like those of Nimrod, can prevent its fulfillment! 	 Ko oko loa i te fakamalosi loto ke lavea atu me se mafai ne tāgata e pelā mo Nimalota o taofi te fakataunuga o ana fuafuaga.


Imitate the Humility of Christ 	 Fakaakoako Atu ki te Loto Maulalo o Keliso


(Psalm 56:1-4, 11-13) Although he had to feign insanity to get away, David knew that it was really Jehovah who had delivered him by blessing his efforts. 	 (Salamo 56:1-4, 11-13) E ui eiloa ne fakavalevale fakaloiloi ke mafai ei o sao a ia, ne iloa ne Tavita me ko Ieova eiloa telā ne fakamanuia ne ia ana taumafaiga.


What does it mean to use the spirit of a sound mind, and how can we do so? 	 Se a te uiga ke fakaaoga te mafaufau ‵lei, kae e mafai pefea o fai ne tatou?


Jehovah, however, is a perfect overseer, who delegates generously and trusts his servants. 	 E tuku atu ne ia a galuega a ana tavini, kae e talitonu a ia me ka fai faka‵lei eiloa ne latou.


John, the son of Zebedee, might have followed Jesus and witnessed some of the things he did after their first meeting, thus enabling John to record them so vividly in his Gospel account. 	 Kāti ne tautali atu a Ioane, te tama tagata a Sepetaio, i a Iesu kae ne lavea ne ia a nisi mea ne fai ne ia i te taimi muamua ne fetaui ei latou, telā ne fai i ei ke tusi fakamaea ne ia a tala konā i tena Evagelia.


• How can we grow in appreciation for Jehovah’s glorious dignity? 	 Ne a uiga ‵gali ka mafau‵fau tatou ki ei i te suā mataupu?


17 To be sure, our Bible-based stand will not win us the world’s favor, but it may arouse the curiosity of honesthearted ones. 	 17 Ke fakamautinoa aka me ka se fia‵fia a tino o te lalolagi ki ‵tou tulaga faka-te-Tusi Tapu, kae ka fai ei a tino loto fakamaoni ke fia iloa ne latou te pogai e fai ei tatou penā.


Christians could not comply because to them “Jesus is Lord.” 	 E sē mafai ne Kelisiano o fai penā me iloa ne latou i a “Iesu ko te Aliki.”


It is built on a weak foundation—the promises and strategies of man, “to whom no salvation belongs.” 	 E faite fua i luga i se fakavae vāivāi—ko folafolaga mo poto o te tagata, telā e se “mafai o fakaola ne ia a koe.”


3 Was Paul saying that only one of those Christians would gain the prize of life and all the rest would run in vain? 	 3 E mata, ne fai mai a Paulo me e tokotasi fua te Kelisiano mai i a latou konā ka maua ne ia te fakailoga o te ola kae ko te ‵toega o tino kolā ne ‵tele ka se aoga eiloa?


This seemed pointless, unreasonable. 	 E foliga mai i te mea tenei e pelā fua me seai sena uiga kae sē aoga.


6 We can learn more about showing gratitude by considering the way Jehovah dealt with Israel of old. 	 6 E mafai o uke atu a mea e tauloto ne tatou e uiga ki te fakaasiatuga o te loto fakafetai mai te mafau‵fau ki faifaiga a Ieova ki tino Isalaelu i aso mua.


Illustrate what the word “pursue” means. 	 Ne a fakamoemoega e tuku katoatoa atu ne tino olotou olaga ki ei?


Josiah “went out against” King Necho of Egypt, although that king told Josiah that he had no dispute with him. 	 Ne taumafai a Iosia o “taofi” a te tupu Aikupito ko Neko, e tiga eiloa ne fai atu a te tupu tenā ki a Iosia me sē manako a ia o taua atu ki tou tagata.


(Rom. 7:21-25) We can hope to succeed only if we turn to Jehovah, who generously gives holy spirit to those sincerely asking him. 	 (Loma 7:21-25) E mafai o fakamoe‵moe tatou ke manumalo māfai fua e ‵fuli atu tatou ki a Ieova, telā e kaimalie o tuku mai te agaga tapu ki tino kolā e fakamolemole atu ki a ia.


Reflecting on that verse may help you to see that Satan, the false accuser, would be pleased if you were to accuse and condemn yourself, although Jehovah does not do so. 	 A te mafaufau ‵loto ki te fuaiupu tenā e fesoasoani mai ei ke lavea ne koe me e fiafia a Satani, te tino ‵losi ‵se, māfai e ‵losi ifo io me fakamasei ne koe a koe eiloa, e tiga eiloa e se fai penā a Ieova.


The Christians in Rome would need to be careful that such differences did not prevent them from glorifying God “with one mouth.” 	 Ne ‵tau eiloa o fakaeteete a Kelisiano i Loma ke sē taofi aka latou ne vaegā kese‵kesega penā a te lotou ‵viki atu ki te Atua “i te leo e tasi.”


8 Paul set a fine example for Christians today. 	 8 Ne fai ne Paulo se fakaakoakoga ‵lei mō Kelisiano i aso nei.


(Gen. 8:21; Prov. 22:15) They may conclude, ‘As long as my child is not baptized, he cannot be disfellowshipped.’ 	 (Kene. 8:21; Faata. 22:15) E mafai o fai mai latou, ‘Ona la ko te mea e seki papatiso taku tamaliki, e se mafai a ia o fakatea.’


(Galatians 6:7-9) If we want to draw close to Jehovah, we should stay as far away as possible from anything that displeases him.—Psalm 97:10. 	 (Kalatia 6:7-9) Kafai e ma‵nako tatou o fakapili‵pili atu ki a Ieova, e ‵tau o faka‵mao tatou mai so se mea telā e fakafanoanoa atu ki a ia.—Salamo 97:10.


If we are reluctant to stop our activities so as to give some time to our brother, we may make him feel that he is of little value to us. 	 Kafai e se fia taofi ne tatou a ‵tou faifaiga masani ko te mea ke fakaaoga a ‵tou taimi mō ‵tou taina, e mafai o fai ne tatou a ia ke mafaufau me e se tāua malosi a ia ki a tatou.


We should pray for God’s holy spirit and strive to cultivate its fruitage—“love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness, self-control.” 	 E ‵tau o ‵talo atu tatou mō te agaga tapu o te Atua kae taumafai ke ati aka a fuataga konā—“ko te alofa, te fiafia, te filemu, te fa‵ki, te mataalofa, te ‵lei, te fakatuanaki, te agamalu, mo te loto pulea.”


There was to be, however, a wonderful further unfolding of God’s purpose. 	 Kae ne ‵tau o isi se isi fakaasiga sili o fuafuaga a te Atua.


22. What confidence and determination should be ours? 22 Therefore, whatever thorn in our flesh is hurting us today, let us keep on coping with it. 	 22 Tela la, faitalia me se a te mea telā e fakalogo‵mae mai ki ‵tou foitino i aso nei, ke na tumau eiloa tatou i te fakafesagai atu ki ei.


9 Aware that he needed divine help, Abraham’s servant prayed: “Jehovah the God of my master Abraham, cause it to happen, please, before me this day and perform loving-kindness with my master Abraham.” 	 9 Ona ko te iloaga me e ‵tau o maua ne ia te fesoasoani mai te Atua, ne fai ei te ‵talo a te tavini a Apelaamo: “Te Aliki, te Atua o toku pule ko Apelaamo, tuku mai te manuia ki a au i te aso nei kae tausi tau feagaiga ki toku pule.”


They feel that mismanagement of technology and the human impact on the environment may irreversibly change life on earth or even end civilization. 	 E mafau‵fau lāua me i te fakaaogaga ‵se o poto konei mo mafuli‵fuliga o te natula ona ko galuega a tino e mafai o ‵fuli ne ia a te olaga i te lalolagi io me fakagata foki i ei a te gasolo atu ki mua o te olaga o tino.


He is to be taken captive and is to die in Babylon. 	 Ne ‵tau o ave fakapagota tou tagata kae ke mate foki i Papelonia.


Pointing to the restoration of true worship in ancient times as well as in our day, Isaiah 60:1 states: “Arise, O woman, shed forth light, for your light has come and upon you the very glory of Jehovah has shone forth.” 	 I te fakasino atu ki te ‵toe fakafouga o te tapuakiga tonu i aso mua e pelā foki mo ‵tou aso nei, e fai mai te Isaia 60:1: “Ielusalema, tu ki luga o maina mai pelā mo te la; a te ‵malu o te Aliki [ko Ieova] ko maina mai ki a koe!”


(Hebrews 11:32-34) Christians too may tire physically, but is it not vital that we keep up in doing God’s will?—2 Corinthians 4:1, 16; Galatians 6:9. 	 (Epelu 11:32-34) E mafai foki o fi‵ta a Kelisiano, kae e mata, e se se mea tāua ke tumau eiloa tatou i te faiga o te loto o te Atua?—2 Kolinito 4:1, 16; Kalatia 6:9.


To the invitation to expand their preaching work, they respond: “Here I am! 	 Mai te ‵kamiga ke fakalauefa atu te galuega talai, e tali mai latou, penei: “Ko au!


(Prov. 20:23) True, being honest may not always lead to being rewarded, as was Haykanush. 	 (Faata. 20:23) E tonu, e se iku atu faeloa a te fakamaoni ki te mauaga o se taui, e pelā mo Haykanush.


At the height of the siege, Jehovah said to the Jews: “Here I am putting before you people the way of life and the way of death. 	 So se tino e nofo i te fa‵kai ka mate i te taua, io me i te fiakai, io me i te famai.


Daniel then saw “someone like a son of man” approach Jehovah’s throne to be given “rulership and dignity and kingdom, that the peoples, national groups and languages should all serve even him.” 	 Ne matea atu ei ne Tanielu “se mea pelā me se [“tama a te tagata,” Tusi Paia, Samoa]” e avatu ki te nofogaaliki o Ieova ke tuku atu ki a ia “te pule, te fakaaloalo, mo te ‵malu fakatupu, ko te mea ke tavini atu ki a ia a tino katoa o malo katoa mo ‵gana kese‵kese.”


It caused much more death and destruction than its predecessor. 	 Ne tokouke atu a tino ‵mate mo fakamaseiga ne fai i ei i lō te Taua Muamua.


(1 Cor. 4:17) Referring to those he had helped, Paul said that he not only shared the good news with them but also gave of his ‘own soul,’ or used his very life in helping them, because they became beloved to him. 	 (1 Kolinito 4:17) Mai i te fakasino atu ki tino kolā ne fesoasoani atu a ia ki ei, ne fai atu a Paulo me e se gata fua i te fakaasi atu ne ia te tala ‵lei ki a latou kae ne tuku atu foki ‘tena ola,’ io me ne fakaaoga tena olaga i te fesoasoani atu ki a latou, ona ko te mea e pele latou ki a ia.


A hard-hearted lender might have been tempted to seize the debtor’s garment, leaving him without a covering in which to sleep. 	 E mafai o tofotofogina se tino fai pisinisi loto makeke ke puke ne ia te gatu o te tino kaitalafu kae tuku atu fua ke seai sena gatu mo ‵kafu a ia ma moe.


What are the characteristics of a physical person? 	 Ne a nisi uiga o te tino faka-te-foitino?


Simplify your life, write the branch in the country where you would like to serve, and after counting the cost, make the move!”* If you do, an exciting and spiritually rich life will be waiting for you. 	 Fakafaigofie tou olaga, tusi atu ki te ofisa lagolago i te fenua telā e manako koe o tavini i ei, kae kafai ko lava au tupe, ko fano ei koe!”* Ka faka‵tali mai eiloa ki a koe se olaga maumea i te feitu faka-te-agaga māfai e manako koe ki ei.


Man has little choice in the matter—he must lie to live.” 	 E se lasi a te avanoaga e maua ke fai se filifiliga e uiga ki te mea tenei—e ‵tau eiloa o loi te tino ko te mea ke ola a ia.”


To achieve spiritual enlightenment, we must pursue the way of truth—the way that is found only in God’s Word, the Bible. 	 Ke maua a mainaga faka-te-agaga, e ‵tau o olo atu tatou i te auala o te munatonu—ko te auala telā e maua i te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu.


(Leviticus 19:32) Many Christians today likewise have the privilege of caring for aging or sick parents, some even having to make an adjustment in order to do so. 	 (Levitiko 19:32) E penā foki eiloa a Kelisiano e tokouke i aso nei, e maua foki ne latou te tauliaga ke tausi atu ki olotou mātua kolā ko ma‵tua io me e ma‵saki, kae ko oti ne fai ne nisi tino a fakamafuli‵fuliga ki olotou mea e fai ko te mea ke tausi atu ki a latou.


• How do we demonstrate that we are “aglow with the spirit”? 	 • E fakaasi atu pefea ne tatou me e ‘ga‵lue malosi tatou mo te loto finafinau’?


Even though this has meant permitting evil to remain temporarily, humans have thus had the opportunity to show whether they can successfully rule themselves independent of God, living by their own standards of what is right and wrong. 	 E tiga eiloa ne talia a mea ‵masei ke tumau mō se vaitaimi, ne maua i ei ne tino te avanoaga ke fakaasi atu me e mafai eiloa o manuia latou māfai e ‵tu tokotasi mai te Atua, kae ola e ‵tusa mo olotou tulaga ki mea ‵lei mo mea ma‵sei.


He reinforced a number of cities “to a very great degree.” (2 Chron. 11:5-12) More important, for a time he adhered to Jehovah’s laws. 	 Ne toe fakamalosi aka ne ia a nisi fakai “ke ma‵losi ‵ki.” (2 Nofo. 11:5-12) Kae sili atu i te taua, ne fakalogo a ia i se taimi ki tulafono a Ieova.


So if we persist in learning God’s instructions and applying them in our lives, such persistence will surely bring us happiness. “Trust in Jehovah with all your heart . . . 	 Ne seki mapu ana taumafaiga, kae ne fanatu eiloa a ia i te makini telā e mafai o tumau a ia i ei ke oko eiloa ki te fakaotiga o te fakatautelega.


1, 2. (a) What kind of growth is expected in the case of a child? (b) How important is spiritual growth? GROWING up is important to a child, but more than physical growth is desired. 	 ATE ‵tupuakaga o se tamaliki se mea tāua ‵ki ki a ia, kae e se manakogina fua i ei a te ‵tupuakaga i te feitu faka-te-foitino.


Why We Love Our Lord Jesus Christ 	 Te Pogai e A‵lofa ei Tatou ki te ‵Tou Aliki ko Iesu Keliso


(Mark 11:25) To emphasize this need, Jesus gave an illustration: The master of a slave canceled his debt of ten thousand talents (60 million denarii). 	 (Maleko 11:25) Ke faka‵mafa atu te mea tenei e ‵tau o fai, ne tuku atu ne Iesu se tala fakatusa: Ne fakamagalo ne te pule o se pologa a tena kaitalafu e sefulu afe taleni (60 miliona tenali).


If you would like to understand the Bible, Jehovah’s Witnesses would be pleased to help you.—Read Acts 8:30, 31. 	 Kafai e fia malamalama koe i te Tusi Tapu, e fia‵fia eiloa a Molimau a Ieova o fesoasoani atu ki a koe.—Faitau te Galuega 8:30, 31.


Are we known by Jehovah as having faith similar to Abraham’s? 	 E mata, e iloa ne Ieova tatou e pelā me ne tino kolā e fakatuanaki e pelā mo Apelaamo?


Sisera was now vulnerable to Jael’s decisive act of courage to put him to death. 	 Nei la, ko tuku faka‵sau atu a Sesela ki te gasuesue mo te loto malosi o Iaeli ke tamate tou tagata.


Be Modest 	 Ke Loto Maulalo


“But you have been washed clean,” Paul told them.—Read 1 Corinthians 6:9-11. 	 Ne fai atu a Paulo ki a latou: “Ko oti koutou ne faka‵ma mai otou agasala.”—Faitau te 1 Kolinito 6:9-11.


You may find this surprising. 	 Kāti ka poi koe i ei.


“Angry and Highly Offended” 	 “Ko Oko Eiloa i te Kaitaua”


How can our conversations involve things that are true? 10 That which is true involves more than information that is correct and not false. 	 E fakasino atu ki se mea telā e amiotonu kae fakatuagagina, e pelā mo te ‵tonu o te Muna a te Atua.


Do you know how you can make Jehovah happy?— You can do so by always trying to please him. 	 E iloa ne koe te auala e mafai ei o fakafiafia ne koe a Ieova?— E mafai o fai ne koe mai te taumafai faeloa o fakafiafia a ia.


There is more to marital commitment, though, than obligation. 	 Kae e uke atu a mea e aofia i te amanaia ke fakatumau se fakaipoipoga i lō te faiga fua o se tiute.


16 Effective illustrations are a seasoning that can make our teaching more appetizing to others. 	 E fai mai se faiakoga, penei: “A te mafaufau ki fakamatalaga e aunoa mo ata se mea faigata ‵ki ki tino.”


His detailed testimony, recorded in Acts chapter 7, testifies to his intense interest in the unfolding of God’s purpose. 	 Ana fakamatalaga likiliki e uiga ki ei i te Galuega mataupu e 7, e fakamaoni mai i ei a te lasi o tena loto finafinau o fakaasi manino mai a te fuafuaga a te Atua.


What, though, is zeal? 	 Kae se a te loto finafinau?


What gives deep meaning to our words of commendation? 	 Se a te ‵toe auala ‵lei ke fakamālō atu ki nisi tino?


Why, Jehovah’s goodness and his righteous way of ruling bring such joy to his worshipers that they cannot stop bubbling forth his praise. 	 E maua ne ana tino tapuaki mai te aga‵lei o Ieova mo te amiotonu o tena pulega a te vaegā fiafia telā e sē mafai ei o gata te lotou fia tavae atu ki a Ia.


How did Joseph and Mary manifest spirituality in their family life? 	 Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne Iosefa mo Malia a te lā fia‵fia ki mea faka-te-agaga i te lā olaga faka-te-kāiga?


Why is this the case? 	 Kaia e fai ei penā?


(Rom. 8:35-39) In the open-air theater at Ephesus, Paul’s coworkers Aristarchus and Gaius faced a mob likely numbering into the thousands. 	 (Loma 8:35-39) I se fale fai tafaoga i Efeso, ne fakafesagai atu eiloa a taugasoa ne ga‵lue tasi mo Paulo ko Alitako mo Kaio mo se vaitino e lau i afe.


It is a very short prayer—there are only about 30 words in the original Hebrew. 	 Se ‵talo toetoe fua—e 30 fua a pati i te Tusi Tapu faka-Epelu.


A recent Catholic catechism also takes up this idea: “Our world . . . is destined to disappear.” 	 E akoako atu foki te manatu tenei i se akoga i aso sa a te Katolika: “Ne faite eiloa . . . te ‵tou lalolagi ke fakaseai atu fakamuli.”


The psalmist also notes that to God a thousand years is like a sentry’s four-hour watch at an encampment during the night. 	 E fakamasaua mai foki ne te faisalamo me i tausaga e afe e fai pelā me se ‵tūga a se leoleo i itula e fa i se koga e ‵nofo ei a tino i te po i te kilokiloga a te Atua.


He urges people to say to Jehovah: “May you pardon error; and accept what is good, and we will offer in return the young bulls of our lips.”—Hosea 14:1, 2. 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a ia ke fai atu a tino ki a Ieova: “Fakamagalo mai omotou agasala kae talia mai te motou ‵talo, kae ka tavae ne matou a koe e pelā eiloa mo te motou tautoga.”—Hosea 14:1, 2.


These visitors turned out to be angels. 	 A mālō konei ne agelu.


What could have blurred Moses’ spiritual vision? 	 Ne a mea ne mafai o fai ei a Mose ke se saga tonu atu ki mea faka-te-agaga?


This means not just what they like but also what will enable them to carry out their privilege of representing Jehovah God. 	 Ko tena uiga e se ko gatu fua kolā e fia‵fia latou ki ei kae penā foki mo gatu kolā e fai ei ke faka‵malu ne latou a Ieova, te Atua telā e sui atu ne latou.


Such a reputation would bring reproach on, not glory to, Jehovah’s name. 	 A vaegā uiga penā e fakamasei i ei te igoa o Ieova kae e se ko te ‵viki atu ki a ia.


(Gen. 2:9) We have to admit that we do not always know what the outcome of our choices will be; nor do we know whether they will turn out for our good every time. 	 (Kene. 2:9) E ‵tau o talia ne tatou me e se iloa faeloa ne tatou a te ikuga o ‵tou filifiliga e fai; e se mafai foki ne tatou o fakaiku aka me ka maua eiloa ne tatou a ikuga ‵lei i taimi katoa.


The world will continue to hate Christ’s true followers, even as they hated him. 	 Ka tumau eiloa te sē fia‵fia o tino o te lalolagi ki soko o Iesu e pelā eiloa mo te lotou takalia‵lia ki a Iesu.


But such an outcome was impossible, for God’s unseen spirit was at work. 	 Kae ne seki mafai eiloa o tupu te mea tenā, me e gasuesue malosi eiloa te agaga sē matea o te Atua.


Why did the Hebrew Christians merit Paul’s commendation? 	 Kaia ne maua ei ne Kelisiano Epelu a pati fakamālō a Paulo?


3 As the preceding article noted, the prophecies of Haggai and Zechariah involved the time when the Jews returned to their God-given land after their release from captivity in Babylon. 	 3 E pelā mo te mea e fakamatala mai i te mataupu muamua, ne aofia i valoaga a Hakai mo Sakalia a te taimi ne ‵foki atu ei a tino Iutaia ki te lotou fenua telā ne tuku atu ne te Atua, mai tua o te lotou ‵nofo fakapagota i Papelonia.


Father died six months before I was born, and Mother died while I was still an infant. 	 Ne mate toku tamana i te ono masina a koi tuai o fanau au, kae ne mate toku mātua i te taimi koi pepe ei au.


Beware of Intentions of Heart, 2/15 	 Ke Fakaeteete i Manakoga o te Loto, 2/15


(John 3:18) Jesus knew his roots. 	 (Ioane 3:18) Ne iloa ne Iesu a tena māfuaga.


(Matthew 18:20) When Jesus made that promise, he was discussing matters that needed the attention of those taking the lead in the congregation. 	 (Mataio 18:20) I te taimi ne fai ei ne Iesu te folafolaga tenā, ne faipati a ia e uiga ki mea e ‵tau o saga atu ki ei a tino kolā e fakatoka ne latou a mea i te fakapotopotoga.


They need not fear. 	 E se ‵tau o ma‵taku latou.


(Rom. 5:12) He deprived his offspring of the prospect of life without end. 	 (Loma 5:12) Ne tapale kea‵tea ne ia mai i ana tamaliki a te fakamoemoega ki te ola se-gata-mai.


“The word of God is alive and exerts power,” wrote the apostle Paul. 	 Ne tusi mai a te apositolo ko Paulo: “Me i te muna a te Atua e ola kae galue mo te ‵mana.”


Further, Moses was to tell the sons of Israel: “Jehovah the God of your forefathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.” 	 NW. E se gata i ei, ne ‵tau foki o fakailoa atu ne Mose ki tino Isalaelu a te mea tenei: “Te Aliki [ko Ieova], te Atua o Apelaamo, Isaako mo Iakopo ne uga mai ne ia koe ki a latou.


(Isaiah 52:5; Ezekiel 36:20) Your being aware of this can strengthen your resolve if you face temptations or situations where ignoring Christian morality might seem the easiest or most convenient way to act. 	 (Isaia 52:5; Esekielu 36:20) Kafai e matapulapula koe i te feitu tenei, e mafai ei o fakamalosi aka tau fakaikuga māfai ko fepaki koe mo tofotofoga io me ko tulaga kolā e foliga mai me i te ‵teke atu ki amioga ‵lei faka-Kelisiano ko te ‵toe auala faigofie kae ‵lei. Kae ne akoako mai ne pati a Paulo se isi mea aka.


Jesus consistently treated others with kindness. 	 Ne fakaasi atu faeloa ne Iesu te mataalofa ki nisi tino.


He continues: “We can’t go out after 6 p.m., especially on the metro. 	 Ne toe fai mai a ia: “E se mafai o olo atu matou ki se koga mai tua o te 6 i te afiafi, maise eiloa i te koga e ‵tu sāle i ei a tuleni.


As Jesus indicated, Jehovah will provide his holy spirit freely at our sincere request.—Luke 11:13. 	 E pelā mo te mea ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu, ka tuku mai eiloa ne Ieova tena agaga tapu māfai e fakamolemole atu tatou mo te loto fakamaoni.—Luka 11:13.


There are similar reports from many other countries. 	 E isi foki ne lipoti penā mai nisi fenua.


We can and should pray for our brothers. 	 E mafai kae e ‵tau foki o ‵talo tatou mō ‵tou taina.


“On my way home, I noticed that the supervisor had overpaid me,” relates André. 	 “I toku auala ki te fale, ne iloa aka ei ne au me silia a tupe ne ‵togi mai ne te takitaki o te matagaluega,” ko pati a André.


How can we show that we no longer live for ourselves? 	 E fakaasi atu pefea ne tatou me sē toe ola tatou mō tatou eiloa?


Remember, he is one of Jehovah’s friends. 	 Ke masaua, me i a ia se taugasoa foki o Ieova.


The trials that Jehovah permits to take place can certainly make us aware of our flaws, giving us an opportunity to make improvement. 	 A tofotofoga kolā ne talia ne Ieova ke tupu ki a tatou e fai ei ke iloa ‵lei ne tatou a ‵tou vāivāiga, kae tuku mai foki ei se avanoaga ke mafai o fai ne tatou a fakama‵fuliga.


For example, it may make a person feel wise and superior to others. 	 E pelā mo te fai ne ia o se tino ke mafaufau me e poto kae maluga atu a ia i nisi tino.


24 Teach Your Children—Do You Ever Feel Lonely and Afraid? 	 E tāua ‵ki eiloa a te mea tenei i te ‵tou tapuakiga ki a Ieova.


(Ephesians 6:4) Similarly, congregation members will be more prepared to receive help from elders when they realize that elders too deal with problems, fears, and perplexities. 	 (Efeso 6:4) I se auala tai ‵pau, ka taliagofie ne taina i te fakapotopotoga a te fesoasoani mai toeaina māfai e iloa ne latou me e fe‵paki foki a toeaina mo fakalavelave mo mea faiga‵ta mo mea e manavase latou ki ei.


Anyone who comes to God must believe that he is real and that he rewards those who truly want to find him.”—Hebrews 11:6, New Century Version. 	 So se tino e vau ki te Atua e ‵tau mo ia o fakatuanaki me iai te Atua, kae tuku atu foki ne ia te taui ‵lei ki tino kolā e salasala ki a ia.”—Epelu 11:6.


Ships’ crews were grateful to be guided by these lights into safe harbors. 	 Ne loto fia‵fia a kauvaka ke takitaki atu olotou vaka ne molī konei ki ava ‵lei.


Our Children—A Precious Inheritance 	 A ‵Tou Tama‵liki —Ne Meaalofa Tāua


(Matt. 28:20) So anointed Christians would be protected by Jesus all the days leading up to the time of the end. 	 (Mata. 28:20) Tela la, ka puipui faeloa a Kelisiano fakaekegina ne Iesu i aso katoa o olotou olaga ke oko eiloa ki te taimi o te gataga.


Even so, Christian parents might listen to their children’s expressions about the set time. 	 Kae ‵tau mo mātua o faka‵logo muamua ki faipatiga a tamaliki e uiga ki te taimi telā ka fakamoe.


Here the expression “presiding over” obviously includes not only teaching his children but also taking the lead in the family and “having children in subjection.” 	 E manino ‵lei eiloa me i te tugapati ke “pulepule faka‵lei” e se aofia fua i ei a te akoako atu o ana tama‵liki kae ke fai foki ne ia te takitakiga i te kāiga kae “fai ne ia ana tama‵liki ke faka‵logo ki a ia.”


Having heard about the miracles God performed through the prophet Elisha, the girl courageously told Naaman’s wife: ‘If my master would go to Israel, Jehovah’s prophet would cure him of his leprosy.’ 	 Ona ko te mea ko oti ne lagona ne ia a vavega kolā ne fai ne te Atua e auala i te pelofeta ko Elisaia, ne fai atu te tamaliki fafine tenā mo te loto toa ki te avaga o Naamanu: ‘Moi ne fanatu toku matai ki Isalaelu, me e mafai ne te pelofeta a Ieova o faka‵lei aka tena lepela.’


How God “Condemned Sin in the Flesh” 	 Te Auala e Taku Fakamasei ei ne te Atua “te Agasala i te Tino”


Anticipating a problem, what can you do? 	 Mai i te mafaufau mua ki se fakalavelave penā, ne a au mea ka fai?


Before the Flood, Enoch and Noah “walked with the true God.” 	 Mai mua o te Lolo, ‘ne sa‵sale fakatasi a Enoka mo Noa mo te Atua tonu.’


(Acts 16:16-24) Even so, Paul and Silas “mustered up boldness” to continue preaching. 	 (Galuega 16:16-24) Faitalia foki eiloa a mea konā, ne maua ne Paulo mo Sila ‘te loto toa’ ke tumau i te talai atu.