We cannot know for sure what Eve thought or whether the snake had taken a bite of the fruit, but we do know that when the serpent told Eve that the fruit would make her “like God,” she was prepared to believe the lie. 	 E se mafai o iloa tonu ne tatou a mafaufauga o Eva io me ko oti ne kai a te gata ki te fuaga io me ikai, kae e iloa ne tatou me i te taimi ne fai atu ei a te gata ki a Eva me ka fai ne te fuaga a ia ke “‵pau mo te Atua,” ne toka eiloa tou fafine ke talitonu ki ei.


(Matthew 24:14) Although we are imperfect, we can take heart from Paul’s words: “We have this treasure [of the ministry] in earthen vessels, that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not that out of ourselves.” (2 Corinthians 4:7) Yes, we can render acceptable service—but only with God-given strength and wisdom.—1 Corinthians 1:26-31. 	 (Mataio 24:14) E tiga eiloa e se ‵lei katoatoa tatou, e fakamalosi aka eiloa ‵tou loto ne pati a Paulo konei: “E ui eiloa me ko maua ne tatou te koloa faka te Agaga tenei, e ‵pau tatou mo fagu kele i te ma‵fa gofie. Ne fai ne te Atua penei o fakaasi i te ‵mana e o ia, kae se e o tatou.” (2 Kolinito 4:7) E tonu, e mafai o tuku atu ne tatou se taviniga telā e talia ne te Atua—ona fua ko te malosi mo te poto telā e tuku mai ne ia.—1 Kolinito 1:26-31.


3 But what about the “other sheep”? 	 3 Kae e a la a “nisi mamoe”?


According to the Bible, there is a very simple answer. 	 E fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu se tali faigofie ki ei.


I told Mother: “Don’t worry. 	 Ne fai atu au ki toku mātua, penei: “Sa manavase.


Did the Israelites execute criminals by hanging them on stakes? 	 E mata, ne fakasala ne tino Isalaelu mua a pagota mai te fakatau‵tau o latou i luga i lakau?


Enemies keep interfering with the rebuilding work and eventually succeed in getting a royal command issued to halt the work. 	 Ne fakalavelave atu a fili ki te faiga o te galuega kae ne iku manuia olotou taumafaiga ke fai ne se tupu te fakatonuga ke fakagata te galuega.


Also, he related to them an illustration about a vine, as we considered in the preceding article. 	 Ne fakamatala atu foki ne ia ki a latou se tala fakatusa e uiga ki te vine, e pelā mo te mea ne sau‵tala ki ei i te mataupu muamua.


She knew its people even better. 	 Ne iloa ‵lei foki eiloa ne ia ana tino.


Is a World Free of Violence Possible? 10 	 E Mata, e Mafai o Saoloto te Lalolagi Mai Amioga Fakasaua? 10


Christians must be honest. 	 E ‵tau o fakamaoni a Kelisiano.


He corresponded exactly to all that Adam should have been—a perfect man, absolutely loyal and obedient to God. 	 Ne fai eiloa ne ia a mea katoa kolā ne ‵tau o fai ne Atamu—se tagata ‵lei katoatoa, fakamaoni katoatoa kae fakalogo ki te Atua.


The fruitage of his spirit is evident among them. 	 E galue eiloa a fuataga o tena agaga i luga i a latou.


Of course not! 	 E se fai eiloa koe penā!


9 Think of the Levites, who did not receive a land inheritance. 	 9 Mafaufau la ki te kau Levi, kolā e seki maua ne latou se laukele.


If so, you should examine your priorities. 	 Kafai e penā loa, e ‵tau o toe iloilo aka ne koe a mea kolā e fakamuamua ne koe.


This was a good witness to those who noticed the changes I made. 	 Ne fai i ei se molimau ‵lei ki tino kolā ne matea atu ne latou a ‵fuliga kolā ne ‵tau o fai ne au.


Does it matter which faith a person belongs to? 	 E mata, e tāua a te lotu e kau atu ki ei se tino?


What will help us to be effective proclaimers of the good news? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ki te faiga o tatou e pelā me ne tino talai ma‵goi o te tala ‵lei?


Jehovah would take action, as he had in the past. 	 Ne ‵tau o gasuesue i ei a Ieova, e pelā mo ana faiga i aso mua.


It also points the way to everlasting life in human perfection on a paradise earth—the hope that God holds out for us. 	 E fakaasi mai foki i ei a te auala o tino ki te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi palataiso—ko te fakamoemoega telā ko oti ne fuafua ne te Atua mō tatou.


No, the tears that God will wipe out are tears caused by suffering, grief, disappointment, hurt, and agony. 	 Ikai, a loimata kolā ka ‵solo keatea ne te Atua ko loimata kolā e māfua mai i logo‵maega, te fanoanoa, te loto māfatia, mo te puapuaga.


The sound counsel, or advice, that is available in the Bible is both practical and unequaled. 	 A fakatakitakiga ‵gali io me ko pati polopoloki kolā e maua i te Tusi Tapu e aogā kae seai ne olotou nafa.


However, she voiced her feelings in sarcasm: “How glorious the king of Israel made himself today when he uncovered himself today to the eyes of the slave girls of his servants, just as one of the empty-headed men uncovers himself outright!” 	 Kae ne fakaasi atu ne tou fafine ana lagonaga i ana pati fakatauemu konei: “Ko oko eiloa i te maluga o te tupu o Isalaelu i te aso nei! Ko fakaasi tena foitino pela me se vale ki tavini fa‵fine a ana ofisa!”


What else can promote peaceful relations? 	 Se a te suā mea e mafai o ati aka ne ia a fesokotakiga filemu?


What do you need to consider with regard to how much time you spend in leisure activities? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei koe o mafaufau ki te uke o taimi e fakamāumāu ne koe ki malōlōga mo fakafiafiaga?


Gospel writers Matthew, Mark, and Luke each carefully recorded Jesus’ answer. 	 Ne fakamau faka‵lei ne tino tusi evagelia ko Mataio, Maleko mo Luka a te tali a Iesu.


If I live to see my father in the resurrection, we will make up for the past. 	 Kafai e mafai o toe fetaui māua mo toku tamana i te taimi o te toetuga, ka toe faka‵lei aka ei a mea katoa kolā ne ma‵sei ei māua i taimi ko ‵teka.


By then Jerusalem, their greatest reason to rejoice in Jehovah, had been desolated. 	 I te taimi tenā, a Ielusalema te pogai sili o te lotou fia‵fia ki a Ieova, ko oti ne ofa ki lalo.


The end came when Jehovah withdrew protection from the unfaithful Jews, letting the Babylonians devastate Jerusalem and take its people into exile. 	 Ne palele atu te malo tenā i te taimi ne seki toe puipui ne Ieova a tino Iutaia sē fakamaoni, ne talia ne ia ke fakamaofa ne te kau Papelonia a Ielusalema kae ne ave fakapagota ei ne latou a tino Iutaia.


(Jeremiah 17:9) Once we start drifting spiritually, the world will exercise greater and greater influence on us. 	 (Ielemia 17:9) Kafai ko kamata o tapeapea tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga, ka gasolo aka loa o uke a fakamalosiga mai te lalolagi ki a tatou.


An archaeological team was scouring the gorges and caves in the Judean wilderness when its members came upon a cave high above a precipitous cliff. 	 Ne olo atu se potukau sukesuke ki mea i vanu mo ana i te koga lavaki o Iuta. I te taimi ne oko atu ei a te kau a latou ki se ana i luga i se mauga maluga.


(Dan. 2:33) Daniel also saw a vision that well describes not only the Roman Empire but also the next world power that would grow out of Rome. 	 (Tanielu 2:33) Ne matea foki ne Tanielu se fakaasiga telā e se fakamatala mai fua i ei a te Emupaea o Loma kae ko te malo pule foki telā ka tupu aka mai Loma.


Justice is required not only of elders but also of other Christians in their dealings with one another and with unbelievers, including in business matters.—Read Micah 6:8, 11. 	 E se ‵tau fua o fakamaoni a toeaina kae penā foki loa mo Kelisiano i olotou faifaiga ki olotou taina mo tino sē tali‵tonu, e aofia foki i ei ko faifaiga fakapisinisi.—Faitau te Mika 6:8, 11.


(Isa. 48:17) No, we do not find his commandments burdensome.—1 John 5:3. 	 (Isaia 48:17) E se mafau‵fau tatou i ana tulafono ko tō ‵mafa mō tatou.—1 Ioane 5:3.


6, 7. (a) What privilege did Philip’s virgin daughters receive in God’s service? (b) In what ways did Timothy make good use of his single years, and how was he blessed for his willingness to serve in his youth? 	 6, 7. (a) Se a te tauliaga ne maua ne tama‵liki fafine a Filipo i te taviniga ki te Atua? (e) Ne a auala ne fakaaoga faka‵lei ei ne Timoteo a tausaga ne nofo taka ei a ia, kae ne fakamanuiagina pefea a ia ona ko tena loto fiafia ke tavini atu i tena olaga fakatalavou?


There they remained “until the decease of Herod, for that to be fulfilled which was spoken by Jehovah through his prophet [Hosea], saying: ‘Out of Egypt I called my son.’” 	 Kae ke “‵nofo eiloa i konā ke oko eiloa ki te mate o Helota. Ne fai penei ko te mea ke fakataunu ei a muna a te Aliki [ko Ieova] kolā ne fai mai ne te pelofeta [ko Hosea]: ‘Ne aumai ne au taku Tama keatea mai Aikupito.’”


And I have seen it, and I have borne witness that this one is the Son of God.”* (John 1:26-37) John specifically identified Jesus as the Son of God—the promised Messiah. 	 Ne lavea ne au kae molimau foki au, ‘Ko ia ko te Tama a te Atua.’ ”* (Ioane 1:26-37) Ne fakaasi faka‵lei atu ne Ioane i a Iesu ko te Tama a te Atua—ko te Mesia telā ne folafola mai.


By means of his holy spirit, Jehovah adopts them as sons, calling them to be “joint heirs with Christ.” 	 E auala i tena agaga tapu, ne puke ne Ieova a latou mo fai ana tama, kae kalagagina latou ke fai mo sui “fakatasi . . . mo Keliso.”


They never pass collection plates, nor do they send out envelopes to solicit donations. 	 E seai lele ne pōla e fakasolo o ‵tae a sene; io me ave ne latou ne teutusi akai ke maua mai ne sene fesoasoani.


But in recent years, something has changed. 	 Kae i tausaga fakamuli ifo, ko isi se mafuliga.


Neither expression means that manna was angels’ food. 	 E se fakauiga loa a tugāpati konā me i te manai se meakai a te kau agelu.


But we live in critical times. 	 Kae ola nei tatou i toe taimi faiga‵ta.


4 What Really Happens at Death? 	 4 Valoaga e Uiga ki te Mesia


You have likely seen it in your own neighborhood. 	 I tena tusi ko te These Also Believe, ne tusi mai te polofesa ko Charles S [Samuel].


Maintain Your Joy in Jehovah’s Service 	 Ke Tumau Tou Fiafia i te Tavini Atu ki a Ieova


John’s words show that there was a lack of respect not only for the individual overseers but also for their teaching and direction. 	 E fakaasi mai i pati a Ioane me ne seki āva atu a nisi tino ki ovasia taki tokotasi e pelā foki ki olotou akoakoga mo fakatakitakiga.


(Read Acts 20:18-21.) 	 (Faitau te Galuega 20:18-21.)


To what event was 1 Corinthians 10:8 referring? 17 One area wherein fleshly desires can induce spiritual forgetfulness is brought up by Paul when he says: “Neither let us practice fornication, as some of them committed fornication, only to fall, twenty-three thousand of them in one day.” (1 Corinthians 10:8) Here Paul refers to an incident on the Plains of Moab at the end of Israel’s 40-year trek through the wilderness. 	 17 Ne fakasino atu a Paulo ki te manakoga faka-te-foitino telā e mafai o fai ei a tino ke puli a mea faka-te-agaga, i ana pati konei: “E se ‵tau mo tatou o sulaitetapu, e pela mo nisi o latou, kae i te aso e tasi, e tusa mo te toko lua sefulu tolu afe o latou ne ‵mate.” (1 Kolinito 10:8) Ne fakauiga a pati a Paulo i konā ki te mea telā ne tupu i te Koga Laugatasi o Moapi i te fakaotiga o te sa‵salega o te kau Isalaelu mō tausaga e 40 i te koga lavaki.


Taking great care to avoid detection, we met whenever we could. 	 Ona ko te fakaeteete i te mea ma ‵po matou, ne fetaui matou i so se koga ne mafai ei ne matou.


What helped Asaph to regain his balance? 	 Se a te mea ne fesoasoani atu ki a Asafo ke fakatonu aka a tena mafaufau?


That is why there is a need for caution in this regard. 	 E tenā te pogai e ‵tau ei o fakaeteete tatou i te mea tenei.


Their record of walking “in the way of righteousness” adds beauty to the congregation and attracts honesthearted people to God’s organization.—Prov. 16:31. 	 A te lotou fakamaoni o sa‵sale i te auala “amiotonu” e fakaopoopo atu ki te gali o te fakapotopotoga kae fakamalosi atu foki ki tino loto fakamaoni ke ‵kau mai ki te fakapotopotoga a te Atua.—Faataoto 16:31.


If Jesus had intended that the record of his ministry and the writings of his disciples replace the Hebrew Scriptures, he would surely have indicated this. 	 Moi ne manako a Iesu ke sui ne tala o tena galuega talai mo tusitusiga a ana soko a te Tusi Tapu i te ‵Gana Epelu, ne ‵tau eiloa o fakaasi ‵tonu mai ne ia te mea tenā.


8. (a) What became like “a burning fire” in the heart of Jeremiah, and why? (b) What lesson can we learn from Jeremiah’s experience? 	 8. (a) Se a te mea telā ne fai “pela me se afi” i loto i a Ielemia, kae kaia? (e) Ne a mea aogā e maua ne tatou mai i mea kolā ne ‵tupu ki a Ielemia?


CHART OF NATURAL REGIONS 	 TE FAKASOLOGA O IGOA O FENUA


Developed Slowly, Destroyed Quickly 	 Te Talitonu ki se Tino—E Ati Aka Malielie Kae Vave o Fakamasei


8 Third, we may need to help the person to see that God is not responsible for the wickedness so prevalent in the world. 	 8 Kae ko te tolu o mea, kāti e ‵tau o fesoasoani atu ke iloa ne te tino me e se māfua mai i te Atua a mea ma‵sei kolā ko lauiloa i te lalolagi.


The year before, my parents had met John Papparizos, a zealous and talkative Bible Student, as Jehovah’s Witnesses were then called. 	 I te tausaga mai mua atu i ei, ne fetaui oku mātua mo John Papparizos, se Tino Akoga o te Tusi Tapu loto finafinau kae gutu faipati, ko te igoa o Molimau a Ieova i aso mua.


In addition, there has been an imposition of religious traditions, which many Catholics view as more important than the Bible. 	 A te vaega fakaoti o te malaga ne masei ‵ki me ne ‵tau o faima‵laga atu latou i se koga pelapelā kae malalo.* Ne iloa ne taina i te fakapotopotoga i Loma i a Paulo ka fanatu i konā. Ne a mea ne fai ne latou?


Less than 200 years after the death of the apostles, Tertullian quoted what others said of Christians: “How they love one another . . . and how they are ready even to die for one another.” 	 E seki kātoa te 200 tausaga mai tua o te ‵mateatuga o te kau apositolo, kae siki mai ne Tertullian a pati a nisi tino e uiga ki Kelisiano: “Ko oko eiloa i te fakatau a‵lofa o latou te suā tino ki te suā tino . . . kae ko toka eiloa latou ke oko foki eiloa ki te mate o te suā tino mō te suā tino.”


(John 10:16) Although they have not yet been adopted as God’s children, they can appropriately call one another brother and sister because they form one united worldwide Christian family. 	 (Ioane 10:16) E tiga eiloa e se fai latou mo fai ne tama puke a te Atua, e mafai eiloa o fakaigoa ne latou a latou ki taina mo tuagane me e aofia latou i te kau kāiga fealofani o Kelisiano i te lalolagi kātoa.


(Psalm 56:4; Matthew 10:28) Anointed Christians and other sheep, strengthened by Jehovah’s spirit, stood firm together. 	 (Salamo 56:4; Mataio 10:28) Ne ‵tu ‵mautakitaki a Kelisiano fakaekegina mo nisi mamoe ona ko te fakamalosiga a te agaga o Ieova.


(John 3:16) As the time for observing the Memorial of Christ’s death approaches, true Christians should more than ever be conscious that Jehovah “loved us and sent forth his Son as a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins.”—1 John 4:10. 	 (Ioane 3:16) Ko pili mai te taimi ka fai ei te Fakamanatuga o te mate o Keliso kae e ‵tau mo Kelisiano ‵tonu o momea aka te lotou mafaufau ‵mafa me i a Ieova e “alofa mai ki a tatou, uga mai ei ne ia tena Tama ke fai mo auala e fakamagalo ei o‵tou agasala.”—1 Ioane 4:10.


3 The Christian apostle Paul highlighted another essential role of the congregation when he referred to “God’s household, which is the congregation of the living God, a pillar and support of the truth.” (1 Timothy 3:15) About which congregation was Paul speaking? 	 3 Ne faka‵mafa mai ne te apositolo Kelisiano ko Paulo a te suā tulaga tāua o te fakapotopotoga i te taimi ne fakasino atu ei tou tagata ki “te kau kāiga o te Atua, telā ko te ekalesia [fakapotopotoga] a te Atua ola. . . . Ko te pou mo te lagolago o te munatonu.” (1 Timoteo 3:15) Ko te fakapotopotoga fea ne fakasino atu ki ei a Paulo?


First, God made the man. 	 Muamua la, ne faite ne te Atua a te tagata.


Adam and Eve were placed in the garden of Eden, or “paradise of pleasure,” “to cultivate it and to take care of it,” not for a mere 70 or 80 years, but for eternity. 	 Ne tuku atu a Atamu mo Eva ki te fatoaga o Etena, io me ko te palataiso o fiafiaga, ke “galue te laukele i ei kae tausi faka‵lei” ki ei ki te se-gata-mai, kae e se ki se 70 io me se 80 tausaga fua.


Then Federico took a false step. 	 Kae ne fai ne Federico se mea ‵se.


This should prove comforting to us if we are repentant but are still sorely distressed over our serious errors. 	 Ka fakamafanafana mai eiloa a tala konei māfai e salamō tatou, kae koi fanoa‵noa malosi tatou i ‵tou mea ‵se matagā ne fai.


Jesus stated in his Sermon on the Mount: “Who of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his life span?” 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu i tena Lauga i Luga i te Mauga: “Ko oi se tino i a koutou e mafai ne ia i tona manavase o ‵toe fakasili a tona ola ki se aga e tasi?”


Noting the mistake, Kurt called the company, and the manager said that in his 25-year career, he had never seen such honesty. 	 Ne matea atu ne Keta te mea ‵se tenā, ne telefoni atu a ia ki te kamupane, kae ne fai atu te menetia i konā me i tausaga e 25 ne galue ei a ia ne fatoā iloa ne ia se tino ke penā loa tena fakamaoni.


Salvation by Jehovah requires that we show faith by “resting,” or refraining, from seeking salvation through human schemes. 	 E aofia i te fakaolataga a Ieova te fakaasi atu ne tatou o te fakatuanaki mai te ‘malōlō,’ io me ko te ‵kalo keatea mai te ‵sala atu ki te fakaolataga e auala i aofaga a tino.


11 Many young Christians say that regular personal Bible study has been fundamental to helping them to make the truth their own. 	 11 E fai mai a talavou Kelisiano e tokouke me i te faiga o sukesukega totino ki te Tusi Tapu ko te fakavae tonu ne fesoasoani atu ei ke puke ‵mau latou ki te munatonu.


Notice, though, who was also doing much of the work: Abraham ran to meet the visitors, he offered to give them something to eat, he ran to the herd and selected an animal to slaughter, and he set all the provisions before the visitors. 	 Onoono aka me ko oi foki telā e fai ne ia te ukega o galuega: Ne tele atu a Apelaamo o fakafetaui ki tino asiasi e tokotolu, kae ne tuku atu ne ia ne mea ke ‵kai ei latou, ne tele atu a ia ki tena lafu kae fili mai se manu ke ta, ne fakatoka ne ia a mea katoa i mua o tino asiasi konei.


So the more we now endure trials because of our Christian course, the better equipped we will be to endure further trials in this wicked system of things. 	 Tela la, ko te lasi o ‵tou kufaki i tofotofoga ona ko ‵tou tulaga faka-Kelisiano, ko te toka ‵lei foki o tatou o kufaki a nisi tofotofoga i te olaga masei tenei.


(Hosea 3:1) Why such instructions? 	 (Hosea 3:1) Kaia ne tuku atu ei ne Ieova te fakatonuga tenā?


Concerning him, Jesus said: “He did not stand fast in the truth, because truth is not in him. 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu e uiga ki a ia: “Ne seki tumau i te munatonu, me e seai se munatonu e i loto i a ia.


He lived at the end of the ninth century B.C.E. when King Uzziah ruled in Judah and Jeroboam II was king of the ten-tribe kingdom of Israel. 	 Ne ola a ia i te fakaotiga o te iva senitenali T.L.M. i te taimi ne pule atu ei a te tupu ko Usia i Iuta kae ko Ielopoamo II ko te tupu o matakāiga e sefulu o Isalaelu.


Some favorable court decisions have refined legal codes, thus protecting freedom of speech and of worship. 	 A ikuga fakafia‵fia i fono ne toe faka‵fou aka ei a tulafono, kolā ne puipui ei a te saolotoga o fai‵pati kae tapuaki atu.


• What can an exemplary wife do to be supportive of her husband? 	 • Ne a mea e mafai ne se fafine avaga telā e fai pelā me se fakaakoakoga ‵lei o fai ke ‵lago atu ki tena avaga?


15 Third, Nehemiah’s enemies used a traitor, the Israelite Shemaiah, to try to make Nehemiah break God’s Law. 	 15 Ako te tolu o togafiti, ne fakaaogā ne fili o Neemia se tino faitogafiti, ko te tino Isalaelu ko Semaia, ke fai ei ke ‵teke atu a Neemia ki te Tulafono a te Atua.


(Matthew 28:10) Although the apostles had shown serious weaknesses, Jesus still called them “my brothers.” 	 (Mataio 28:10) E tiga eiloa ne fakaasi atu ne apositolo te lotou vāi‵vāi malosi, ne tumau eiloa a Iesu i te taku ne ia o latou ko “oku taina.”


If he is a member of a Christian congregation, he brings reproach on it, hurting its reputation.—1 Corinthians 5:1. 18. 	 Kafai e fai a ia mo fai se tino i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano, e fakamasiasi ne ia te ata o te fakapotopotoga.—1 Kolinito 5:1.


During the convention, I worked as a volunteer along with many others, including Paolo Piccioli, a young brother from Florence. 	 I te taimi o te fono, ne galue au e pelā me se volenitia fakatasi mo nisi tino e tokouke, e aofia i ei a Paolo Piccioli, se taina talavou mai i Florence.


“I personally regret that blood is overused in the medical field,” the doctor admitted. 	 Ne fai mai te tokitā tenā: “E fanoanoa ‵ki au ona ko te fakaaogā valevale ne matou kolā e fai a ma‵saki o tino a te toto.


13 Granted, we must avoid meddling in others’ private matters, but it is proper for our prayers to manifest genuine interest in those we know and care for. 	 Kae e ‵lei eiloa ke fakaasi atu ne ‵tou ‵talo me e manava‵se tatou ki tino kolā e masani mo tatou kae e a‵lofa foki tatou ki ei.


A sister named Elvira remembers vividly when she had a difference with her dear friend Giuliana: “When she told me that she was hurt because of what I had done,” Elvira recalls, “I felt awful. 	 Ne masaua faka‵lei eiloa ne te tuagane e igoa ki a Elvira a te taimi ne sē ‵lei ei te lā va mo tena taugasoa pele ko Giuliana: “I te taimi ne fai mai ei me ne logo‵mae a ia i te mea ne fai ne au ki a ia,” ne fai mai a Elvira, “Au ne seki fiafia.


(Jonah 1:1, 2) Instead of following God’s direction, Jonah ran away! 	 (Iona 1:1, 2) I lō te fakalogo ki te fakatonuga a Ieova, ne tele keatea a Iona!


Judas never spent his ill-gotten sum, for he threw the money into the temple and went off and committed suicide.—Matt. 26:14-16; 27:3-10. 	 Ne seki fakamāumāu aka eiloa ne Iuta te tupe telā ne maua ne ia i se auala sē ‵lei, me ne ‵pei atu fua ne ia ki loto i te faletapu kae fano ei o fakamate.—Mataio 26:14-16; 27:3-10.


After all, the Bible says that “no man has seen God at any time.” 	 E se gata i ei, e fai mai te Tusi Tapu me “e seai se tino kai lavea ne ia te Atua i se taimi e tasi.”


MOTIVATED BY LOVE 	 NE FAKAMALOSIGINA NE TE ALOFA


12 Make sure that the Scriptures form the backbone of your talk. 	 12 Masaua me i te Tusi Tapu e fai pelā me ko te ivi malosi o tau lāuga.


We are truly grateful to know how to give honor Jehovah’s way. 	 E loto fakafetai tatou me e iloa ne tatou o tuku atu te fakaaloalo i te auala o Ieova.


(Read 1 Peter 2:16.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Petelu 2:16.)


Does our success in the ministry depend upon receiving a positive response to our message? 	 E mata, e fakalagolago a te manuia o te galuega talai ki te mauaga o se tali ‵lei ki te ‵tou fekau?


(John 10:16; 14:6) We can regularly go to our heavenly Father in prayer to praise him, to thank him for all his expressions of goodness toward us, and to take our burdens to him, confident that he cares for us.—Philippians 4:6, 7; 1 Peter 5:6, 7. 	 (Ioane 10:16; 14:6) E mafai o olo atu faeloa tatou ki te ‵tou Tamana i te lagi e auala i ‵talo, o fakafetai ki a ia mō tena aga‵lei ki a tatou, kae ke fakaasi atu foki a mea kolā e manavase tatou ki ei mo te loto talitonu me ka saga mai eiloa mo te atafai ki a tatou.—Filipi 4:6, 7; 1 Petelu 5:6, 7.


It also became increasingly difficult for any Jew to escape from Jerusalem itself. 	 Ne faigatā foki o fano se tino Iutaia keatea mo Ielusalema ke sao ei a ia.


In the same way, when preaching the Kingdom message, caring publishers give support to all responsive ones who are suffering in some way. 	 E penā foki māfai e talai atu te fekau e uiga ki te Malo, e ‵lago atu a tino talai ki tino kolā e logo‵mae i auala kese‵kese.


Thus, they do not partake, though they do attend the Memorial as respectful observers. 	 Telā la, e se fakaaogā ne latou a fakatusa konā, e tiga te lotou ‵kau atu ki te Fakamanatuga e pelā me ne tino maimoa.


They knew that apostasy would develop and that the true religion would be overshadowed for a time. 	 Ne iloa ne latou me ka ‵sae aka a talitonuga ‵se kae ka faigatā o lavea atu i ei a te lotu tonu mō se vaitaimi.


Besides, Jesus’ Kingdom was to be heavenly, not earthly. 	 I tafa i ei, a te Malo o Iesu ne ‵tau o fakatu aka i te lagi, kae e se i te lalolagi nei.


After all, “God opposes the haughty ones, but he gives undeserved kindness to the humble ones.”—1 Peter 5:5. 	 I te fakaotiga, “e ‵teke ne te Atua a tino fakamata‵mata, kae e tuku atu ne ia te alofa tauanoa ki tino loto mau‵lalo.”—1 Petelu 5:5.


29:3-9—What is portrayed by likening the voice of Jehovah to a thunderstorm that inspires awe as it travels? 	 29:3-9—Se a te mea e fakaata mai i te fakatusaga o te leo o Ieova ki se fatili telā e fakaofoofogia māfai ko faimalaga atu?


Your selection will depend on which one you want to listen to. 	 Ka fakalagolago a tau filifiliga ki te mea telā e manako koe o fakalogo ki ei.


(Jer. 35:19; 39:15-18; 43:5-7) These loyal and God-fearing friends of Jeremiah well illustrate those having an earthly hope today who befriend the Jeremiah class. 	 (Ielemia 35:19; 39:15-18; 43:5-7) A tino a‵lofa fakamaoni mo taugasoa o Ielemia kolā e ma‵taku ki te Atua e fakaata faka‵lei mai i ei a tino kolā e maua ne latou a te fakamoemoega ke ola i te lalolagi kolā e fai taugasoa mo te potukau e pelā mo Ielemia.


(1 Corinthians 4:17) God blessed Paul’s teaching methods, even as he will bless our perseverance in preaching the good news publicly from house to house, on return visits, on home Bible studies, and anywhere that people can be found.—Acts 17:17. 	 (1 Kolinito 4:17) Ne fakamanuia ne te Atua a auala ne akoako atu ei a Paulo, e pelā eiloa mo te fakamanuiaga ne ia ‵tou tumau i te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei ki tino katoa mai fale ki fale, toe āsiga, mo akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu i fale, mo so se koga e mafai o maua atu i ei a tino.—Galuega 17:17.


Yet, for some reason they hold back from dedicating their lives to Jehovah and getting baptized. 	 Kae ona ko nisi pogai, ko fakatalave eiloa ne latou a olotou tukuatuga ki a Ieova kae papatiso.


Jesus said: “No one has love greater than this, that someone should surrender his life in behalf of his friends.” 	 Ne fai mai Iesu: “E seai se tino e sili atu tena alofa i lō te mea tenei, ko te tuku atu ne se tino a tena ola mō ana taugasoa.”


9 Let us consider five potential stumbling blocks—personal weaknesses, desires of the flesh, injustices on the part of fellow believers, tribulation or persecution, and the imperfections of others. 	 9 Ke mafau‵fau tatou ki mea e lima kolā e mafai o ‵siga tatou i ei—‵tou vāivāiga totino, ko manakoga o te foitino, faifaiga sē ‵tonu a taina mo tuagane, fakalavelave io me ko fakasauaga, mo te tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa o nisi tino.


Jesus told her: “Stop weeping.” 	 Ne fai atu a Iesu ki a ia: “Sa tagi.”


• How did the early Christians conduct themselves with regard to the world? 	 • Ne ola pefea a Kelisiano i te lalolagi i aso mua?


April 1, 2011 	 Apelila 1, 2011


(Acts 2:32, 33) He thus became a wonderful example for us. 	 (Galuega 2:32, 33) Ne fai ei a ia e pelā me se fakaakoakoga gali ‵ki mō tatou.


Over the years, Masanao, an elder in Japan, invited single ones and spiritually fatherless families to his family’s study. 	 I tausaga ko ‵teka, ne ‵kami eiloa ne se toeaina i Tiapani, ko Masanao a tino ‵nofo taka mo kāiga faka-te-agaga kolā e seai ne tamana i ei ki te sukesukega a tena kāiga.


(Psalm 10:14; 146:9) He wants us to learn about him. 	 (Salamo 10:14; 146:9) E manako a ia ke tauloto ne tatou a mea e uiga ki a ia.


(Read Matthew 5:43-45.) 	 (Faitau te Mataio 5:43-45.)


Not one word of them has failed.”—Joshua 23:14. 	 A tautoga katoa a ia ne fai, ko oti katoa ne fakataunu; e seai se mea e seki fakataunu.”—Iosua 23:14.


Zealous Evangelizers Today 	 Tino Talai Loto Finafinau i Aso Nei


(Genesis 4:17) Down through the pre-Flood ages, a variety of industries developed. 	 (Kenese 4:17) E uke a pisinisi ne faka‵tu aka i tausaga mai mua o te Lolo.


Doing so will surely draw you closer to Jehovah, “the God . . . of the living.” 	 I te faiga penā, ka pili malosi atu ei koe ki a Ieova, “te Atua o tino ola.”


We try not to compare ourselves with those who seem to have an endless amount of energy.” 	 E se taumafai māua o ga‵lue fakatautau ki tino kolā e foliga mai me e se mafai o fi‵ta.”


It was such a shame. 	 Ma‵faga o mea fakafanoanoa.


We cordially invite you to attend that special meeting in obedience to Jesus’ command. 	 E ‵kami atu koutou mo te āva ke ‵kau atu ki te fakatasiga fakapito tenei i te otou faka‵logo ki te fakatonuga a Iesu.


We can follow Christ’s footsteps closely. 	 E mafai ne tatou o tau‵tali fakapili‵pili atu ki kalafaga o Keliso.


He told me that he had received a request for an engineer and had taken the liberty to answer the telegram and say that I would accept the position. 	 Ne fai mai a ia me ne maua ne ia se fakailoaga mō se initinia kae ne maua ne ia te saolotoga ke tali atu ki te fekau tenā kae fesili mai me e talia ne au te galuega tenā.


That enemy is Satan the Devil. 	 A te fili tenā ko Satani te Tiapolo.


Truly pursuing righteousness involves what? 	 Ne a mea e aofia i te taumafai tonu o fakaasi atu te amiotonu?


19 A wholesome fear of God will help us to hate what is bad. 	 19 A te mataku tonu ki te Atua ka fesoasoani mai ke takalia‵lia tatou ki te mea masei.


(Mark 6:30-34) How is Jesus’ sense of urgency being imitated today? 	 (Male. 6:30-34) Se a te auala ne fakaakoako atu ei ki te loto fiafia mo te toka faeloa o Iesu i aso nei?


Because you face an emergency. 	 Me se fakalavelave tupu fakafuasei.


“And for the transgressors he [the Servant] proceeded to interpose.” 	 “Ne sui ne ia [te Tavini] a tino agasala.”


“Children, be obedient to your parents.”—Ephesians 6:1. 	 “Tama‵liki, ke faka‵logo koutou ki otou mātua.”—Efeso 6:1.


When we as individuals cultivate a positive spirit, we contribute to the unity of the congregation and further its spiritual advancement in general. 	 Kafai e ati aka ne tatou taki tokotasi se agaga tonu, e fesoasoani atu tatou ki te ‵kaufakatasi o te fakapotopotoga kae fakalauefa atu i ei a tena gasolo ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


And, indeed, they became part of the Bible and can be read by all of us today. 	 E tonu, ne fai ana pati e pelā me se vaega o te Tusi Tapu, kae ko mafai o fai‵tau tatou katoa ki ei i aso nei.


13 Paul’s statement “now is the especially acceptable time” is still true. 	 13 A te fakamatalaga a Paulo me e “tenei eiloa te taimi” koi tonu eiloa.


The work of the elders takes up a considerable amount of time, yet they do not expect any financial compensation. 	 E fakaaoga eiloa ne toeaina a taimi e uke i te galuega tenei, kae e se fakamoe‵moe latou ki se ‵togi.


Moreover, do not call anyone your father on earth, for one is your Father, the heavenly One.” 	 Ke mo a foki koutou e fakaigoa ne koutou se tino e tokotasi i te lalolagi nei ki te ‘Tamana,’ me e tokotasi fua te otou Tamana tela i te lagi.”


Paul wrote: “To the one who can, according to his power which is operating in us, do more than superabundantly beyond all the things we ask or conceive, to him be the glory by means of the congregation and by means of Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo: “E ‵tusa mo tena ‵mana telā e galue i loto i a tatou, e mafai ei ne ia o fai a mea e uke atu i lō mea kolā e fakamolemole io me e mafau‵fau tatou ki ei. Ke i luga i a ia te ‵malu e auala i te fakapotopotoga penā foki loa mo Keliso Iesu i kautama katoa ki te se-gata-mai, ki te se-gata-mai eiloa.


“Become imitators of God, as beloved children.”—EPHESIANS 5:1. 1. 	 “Ona ko koutou ko fanau atafai a te Atua, e ‵tau ke pelā koutou mo ia.”—EFESO 5:1.


Even when under trial, happiness will be ours as we experience Jehovah’s tender affection and blessing because we have endured and are practicing godly devotion. 	 Kafai e fe‵paki tatou mo tofotofoga, ka tumau eiloa tatou i te fia‵fia me ko maua ne tatou a te fakamanuiaga a Ieova ona ko te ‵tou loto kufaki mo te fakaasiatuga o uiga amio atua.


Anna, aged 82 and plagued by arthritis, speaks for many others when she says: “Being driven to all meetings is a blessing from Jehovah. 	 Ne fai atu ne Ana telā ko 82 ana tausaga kae maua ne te masaki ko te gugu, a pati kolā e ‵pau mo manatu o nisi tino, penei: “A te sopo atu faeloa i se motoka o fanatu ki te fakatasiga se fakamanuiaga mai i a Ieova.


Doubtless, this altar was of the type later specified in the Law covenant, consisting of natural (unhewn) stones. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me i te vaegā fatafaitaulaga tenā ko te vaega telā ne fakatonu atu i te feagaiga o te Tulafono ke faite ki fatu (kolā e seki ‵kati faka‵lei).


The exemplary servants we read about in the Bible were people “with feelings like ours.” 	 A tala o tavini fakamaoni kolā e fai‵tau ne tatou i te Tusi Tapu, ne tino kola e isi ne olotou lagonaga “e penei eiloa mo tatou.”


After two years the worst was over, although I am still strict with myself.” 	 I te lua tausaga mai tua ifo, ne manumalo ei au i mea faiga‵ta konā, faitalia eiloa me koi pule mālō au ki toku foitino.”


9 A Christian’s spirit may also be tested if he is corrected or is relieved of privileges in the congregation. 	 9 Kāti e tofotofogina foki te kilokiloga a se Kelisiano māfai e fakatonutonu aka a ia io me tapale a tauliaga i loto i te fakapotopotoga.


On rare occasions, for example, a mate may develop serious emotional problems. 	 E mafai o oko atu i nai taimi ki se tino avaga se masaki masei faka-te-mafaufau.


Uzzah evidently was a Levite (though not a priest), so he should have been familiar with the Law. 	 E tonu i a Usa se tino Levi (kae e se se faitaulaga), tela la, ne ‵tau o masani ‵lei a ia mo te Tulafono.


(Gen. 24:16, 43) Under inspiration, Matthew used the Greek word for “virgin” (par·theʹnos) when showing that Isaiah 7:14 was fulfilled in connection with the birth of Jesus. 	 (Kenese 24:16, 43) Ne fakaosofia a Mataio ke fakaaoga ne ia te pati Eleni mō te “taupou” (par·theʹnos) ke fakaasi mai i ei me ne fakataunu eiloa te Isaia 7:14 i te fanaumaiga o Iesu.


What results come from a love of God? 	 Ne a ikuga e maua mai i te alofa ki te Atua?


7 Another powerful reason for cultivating godly fear is our desire to safeguard our relationship with God. 	 E ma‵taku tatou ma sē fakafiafia atu ki a Ieova me e fakatāua ne tatou a te vā fakataugasoa mo ia.


So Jesus may have known the challenges of earning a living, dealing with customers, and making ends meet. 	 Tela la, kāti ne iloa ‵lei ne Iesu te faigata ke galue mō mea o te olaga nei, ke fesokotaki atu ki tino kolā e ‵togi ne latou a mea, kae ke lava ana tupe ke tausi ei tena kāiga.


The apostle Paul said that sexual immorality, theft, greediness, drunkenness, reviling, and extortion are common among those ensnared in that darkness. 	 Ne fai mai a te apositolo ko Paulo me i te finalalolagi, kaisoa, kaimanako, konā, pati masei, mo te sē fakamaoni ne mea masani ki tino kolā e tosina atu ki te pouliga.


Frankly, no man today can be certain of Paul’s appearance. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e seai se tagata i aso nei e mafai o mautinoa i a ia a foliga ‵tonu o Paulo.


13. (a) In what sense is the concept of “foreigner” often just a matter of viewpoint? (b) Did Jehovah’s original purpose include the idea of foreigners? 	 13. (a) I te auala fea e mafai ei o tauloto tatou ke sē ‵kilo atu ki se tino e pelā me se “tino fakaatea”?(e) E mata, ne aofia i te fuafuaga muamua a Ieova a te manatu e uiga ki tino fakaatea?


Jesus Is the Anointed One of Jehovah 	 A Iesu ko te Tino Fakaekegina a Ieova


Unfaithful Jews needed to prepare, soften, and cleanse the soil of their hearts. 	 Ne ‵tau eiloa o fakatoka, fakamalū, kae faka‵mā ne tino Iutaia sē fakamaoni a te laukele o olotou loto.


(Ezekiel 40:2; Micah 4:1; Hebrews 8:2; 9:23, 24) The temple vision is fulfilled during “the last days,” when the priesthood is refined. 	 (Esekielu 40:2; Mika 4:1; Epelu 8:2; 9:23, 24) Ne fakataunu a te fakaasiga e uiga ki te faletapu i taimi o “aso fakaoti,” i te taimi ka sui ei a faitaulaga.


This trend is not as common in the Christian congregation, but increasing marital problems among God’s people are a cause for concern. 	 A te faifaiga tenei e se lauiloa i fakapotopotoga Kelisiano, kae ko te gasolo aka ki luga o fakalavelave fakatauavaga e ‵tupu ki tino o te Atua se mea telā e ‵tau o ‵saga atu ki ei.


(John 8:44) This foremost apostate has pursued a relentless course of resistance to “the God of truth.” 	 (Ioane 8:44) A te ‵toe aposetate sili tenei ne kausaki atu ki se auala matagā telā e ‵teke atu ki ‘te Atua o te munatonu.’


What did King David request of Jehovah, and how is that request presently being granted? 	 Se a te fakamolemole a te tupu ko Tavita ne fai ki a Ieova, kae e talia pefea te fakamolemole tenā i aso nei?


4 Jesus Christ set the perfect example for you young ones. 	 4 Ne tuku mai ne Iesu Keliso te ‵toe fakaakoakoga ‵lei mō tamaliki.


Ottmar affirms this view. 	 E fakamaoni mai ne Ottmar te ‵tonu o te kilokiloga tenei.


12 It is proper to yearn for the end of wickedness. (Habakkuk 1:2, 3) Yet, it is so easy to develop a Jonahlike attitude, being unconcerned about the welfare of people who might repent. 	 (Sapakuka 1:2, 3) Kae, se mea faigofie ke maua ne tatou te kilokiloga a Iona, telā e seki fia saga atu ki te ‵lei o tino kolā e mafai o sala‵mo.


(Matt. 10:5-14) When about to feed a crowd of thousands miraculously, Jesus told his disciples how he wanted them to organize the people and distribute the food. 	 (Mataio 10:5-14) A koituai o fagai fakavavega ne ia se fia afe o tino, ne fai atu ne Iesu ki ana soko a te auala ke fakatoka ei a tino kae tufa atu a meakai.


Historically, how did what John and Jesus warned about work out? 	 E ‵tusa mo tala mua, ne fakataunu pefea a mea kolā ne fakailoa atu ne Ioane mo Iesu?


(1 Peter 2:21-23) Further, Christ’s subjects follow his example by taking the initiative to do good to others.—Matthew 7:12; John 13:3-17. 	 (1 Petelu 2:21-23) E se gata i ei, e tau‵tali atu foki a tino mai lalo i te pulega a Keliso ki tena fakaakoakoga mai te taumafai o fai a mea ‵lei ki nisi tino.—Mataio 7:12; Ioane 13:3-17.


Would it not be prudent to review his record of experience? 	 E mata, e sē se mea poto ke toe onoono koe ki te tala o ana mea ne fai?


If they have persecuted me, they will persecute you also.” 	 Kafai ne fakasaua mai latou ki a au, ka fakasaua foki ki a koutou.”


The prophet Amos, who lived at about the same time as Jonah, described the Israelites of the day as materialistic pleasure-lovers.* Bad things were taking place in the land, but the Israelites were totally indifferent to them. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne te pelofeta ko Amosa telā ne ola i taimi o Iona, a te kau Isalaelu e pelā me ne tino mau‵mea kae finafinau ki fakafiafiaga.* E uke ‵ki a mea ma‵sei ne ‵tupu i te fenua tenā, kae ne seki fia ‵saga atu eiloa a te kau Isalaelu ki mea ma‵sei katoa konā.


We can be assured that “the generous person will be blessed.” 	 E mafai eiloa o tali‵tonu tatou me ‘ka fakamanuia a te tino kaimalie.’


9 Speaking truth does not mean that we should be blunt, tactless. 	 9 Kafai e pati ‵toko atu se tino mo te se āva, e tiga eiloa e ‵tonu ana pati e fai ka se ‵tagi ‵lei te mea tenā ki tino kae ka se aoga foki ki a latou.


(John 14:30) For example, Satan’s system of things uses economic pressure to rob people of their freedom. 	 (Ioane 14:30) E pelā mo te lalolagi a Satani e fakaaoga ne ia a fakalavelave i mea tau tupe ke ave keatea ei mai i tino te lotou saolotoga.


How Jesus Dealt With People 	 Faifaiga a Iesu ki Tino


(John 17:17) Such ones would be sanctified, or set apart, for the purpose of serving Jehovah and making known his name and Kingdom. 	 (Ioane 17:17) Ka fakatapugina a vaegā tino penei, io me ‵vae keatea, ko te mea ke tavini atu latou ki a Ieova mo te fakasalalauatuga o tena igoa e pelā foki mo tena Malo.


Many of them earn their living doing secular work, and others are still in school. 	 E tokouke latou e ga‵lue i galuega ‵togi ke tausi ei latou, mo nisi tino koi a‵koga.


(Deuteronomy 31:6) Jehovah deals rewardingly with his people. 	 (Teutelonome 31:6) E tuku atu eiloa ne Ieova te taui ki ana tino.


Can You Trust It? 	 E Mata, e Mafai o Talitonu Koe ki ei?


(Read Psalm 40:8-10.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 40:8-10.)


Be determined to “hold fast to what is fine.” (1 Thess. 5:21) Be assured that you can win the fight against Satan, his wicked world, and any sinful leanings. 	 Ke fakaiku aka ke “puke ‵mau ki mea ‵lei.” (1 Tesa. 5:21) Ke loto talitonu me e mafai eiloa o manumalo koe i te taua atu ki a Satani, tena lalolagi masei, mo manakoga agasala.


Frieda was released, but in 1944 the Gestapo arrested her again. 	 Ne fakasaoloto a Frieda, kae ne toe ‵loka foki a ia ne pulisimani fakasauā i te 1944.


Study involves learning facts and grasping their relationship to one another. 	 A te sukesuke e aofia i ei a te tauloto ki mea aoga mo te malamalama i te auala e fetaui ‵lei ei a mea konei.


What is the foremost way of testing whether we are in the faith? 	 Se a te ‵toe auala sili ke tofotofo aka ei te ‵tou fakatuanaki?


(Psalm 19:1, 2) Peter had just referred to symbolic “heavens”—human governments that are lifted up or exalted above their subjects. 	 (Salamo 19:1, 2) Ne fatoā oti ne faipati atu a Petelu e uiga ki te “lagi” fakatusa—ko malo o tino kolā e ma‵luga atu i tino mai lalo i ei.


Yes, this is exactly like the old stories of Demon possession.” 	 Ao, e pelā mo tala mua o tino kolā ne ulufia ne Temoni.”


(John 1:7) This united effort enables millions of people of various language groups to benefit from the good news. 	 (Ioane 1:7) A te taumafaiga fai fakatasi tenei ne fai ei ke maua ne te fia miliona o tino mai potukau i ‵gana kese‵kese a mea aogā mai te tala ‵lei.


The October 8, 2000, issue of Awake!, pages 25 to 27, published by Jehovah’s Witnesses, explained how investment in the stock market differs from gambling. 	 A te Awake i a Oketopa 8, 2000, i te itulau e 25 ki te 27, telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova, e fakaasi mai i ei a te auala e ‵kese i ei a tupe ‵teu i maketi fakatau koloa mai i te kemupolo.


Poli had a kind husband, Sozos, who set a good example as a Christian shepherd by often inviting orphans and widows to their home for association and a meal. 	 Ne maua eiloa ne Poli se avaga atafai, telā ne fai foki ne ia se fakaakoakoga ‵lei e pelā me se tausi mamoe Kelisiano mai te ‵kami mai ki te lā fale a tamaliki seai ne mātua mo fāfine ko ‵mate olotou avaga ke ta‵fao kae ‵kai fakatasi.


In what ways did Jehovah protect the nation of Israel? 	 Ne a auala ne puipui ei ne Ieova a te atufenua o Isalaelu?


(Heb. 11:1) Abraham and Sarah were willing to leave a comfortable way of life behind and live as “strangers and temporary residents in the land.” 	 (Epelu 11:1) Ne lotoma‵lie a Apelaamo mo Sala ke tiakina te lā koga gali kae ke ola e pelā me ne “fakaa‵lofa mo tino se ‵nofo ‵mau i te lalolagi.”


(Luke 23:34) What can be the result of showing such love? 	 (Luka 23:34) Se a te mea e mafai o iku mai i te fakaasi atu o te vaegā alofa tenā?


(John 14:26; Romans 1:4) By means of holy spirit, Jehovah provides his servants the power to preach the good news. 	 (Ioane 14:26; Loma 1:4) E auala i te agaga tapu, e tuku mai ne Ieova ki ana tavini te ‵mana ke talai atu te tala ‵lei.


Before Jesus’ birth, the angel Gabriel told Mary: “Jehovah God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule as king over the house of Jacob forever, and there will be no end of his kingdom.” 	 Ka fai a ia mo tupu tumau o te fanauga a Iakopo, ko tona malo foki e seai se gatamaiga.” (Luka 1:32, 33) A Iesu ne vau i te matakāiga o Iuta mo te kāiga o Tavita. A ko Iesu ko te tino fua e tokotasi i te matakāiga o Tavita telā ne tauto ki ei a Ieova me ka maua ne ia te aiā ke fai mo tupu.


His Bible-based faith has won him respect, esteem, and the trust of the prison authorities. 	 Ona ko tena fakatuanaki ki te Tusi Tapu ko āva, tavae kae tali‵tonu nei ki a ia a nisi tino kolā e ga‵lue i te falepuipui.


SONGS: 48, 80 	 PESE: 48, 80


To satisfy this need, some devote their leisure time to nature, art, music, and so on. 	 Ke fakamalie aka te manakoga tenei, e tuku kātoa atu eiloa ne nisi tino olotou taimi ki mea ne faite, te ‵lomiga o ata, pese, mo nisi mea aka foki penā.


(Phil. 2:4) Perhaps something we are thinking of saying would evoke a laugh or would make us appear intelligent, but would it be kind? 	 (Filipi 2:4) I nisi taimi kāti e ma‵nako tatou o fai atu se mea telā e kata‵kata ei a nisi tino io me fai ei ke foliga mai i a tatou e ‵poto.


How does Jesus’ illustration of the sower and the different types of soil show what Kingdom fruitage is and what it is not? 10 Jesus’ illustration of the sower and the different types of soil points to the answer—a heartening answer for those who witness in less productive territories. 	 10 A te tali telā e maua i te tala fakatusa a Iesu ki te tino ‵toki lakau mo laukele kese‵kese kolā e ‵toki i ei, se tali fakamalosi loto ki tino kolā e talai atu i koga kolā e se fia‵fia malosi a tino i ei.


How can we do this? 	 E mafai pefea o fai ne tatou te mea tenei?


What textiles and dyes were available in Bible times? 	 Ne a laugatu mo vali ne fakaaoga i taimi o te Tusi Tapu?


We should analyze and improve our ability to teach and make disciples. 	 E ‵tau o iloilo kae momea aka te ‵lei o ‵tou atamai i te akoako atu mo te faiga o soko.


15 Having “sin’s law” within our members, we need to put up a strong fight against sinful inclinations. 	 15 Ona ko te mea e pologa tatou ki te “tulafono o te agasala,” e ‵tau o taua malosi tatou ki ‵tou manakoga agasala.


Still, if you are ever tempted to break one of Jehovah’s laws, strengthen yourself by taking time to ponder the disastrous spiritual consequences that you could face for failing to restrain sinful impulses. 	 Kae kafai e tofotofo aka koe ke ofa se tulafono a Ieova, fakamalosi aka koe mai te fakaaogaga o se taimi tai leva ke mafaufau ‵loto ki ikuga fakama‵taku i te feitu faka-te-agaga kolā e mafai o fe‵paki mo koe māfai e fakatamala koe o fa‵ki i lagonaga agasala.


Further, you willingly make daily sacrifices in order to provide for your own. 	 E se gata i ei, e talia ne koe mo te loto fiafia a mea faiga‵ta i aso takitasi ko te mea ke tausi atu ki tou kāiga.


The disciple James wrote: “Subject yourselves, therefore, to God; but oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you. 	 Ne tusi mai te soko ko Iakopo, penei: “Ke tuku katoatoa atu koutou ki te Atua. ‵Teke atu te Tiapolo, ko sola ei a ia keatea mai i a koutou.


IF YOU are looking for advice, there is plenty available. 	 KAFAI e ‵sala atu koe ki ne takitakiga, e uke ‵ki eiloa a vaegā takitakiga ka maua ne koe.


the accomplishment of God’s purpose? 	 te fakataunuga o te fuafuaga a te Atua?


Their sympathy and feminine qualities can be of much help. 	 A olotou pati fakamafanafana mo olotou uiga a‵lofa e mafai o fai e pelā me se fesoasoani lasi ‵ki.


6. How inclusive are divine laws? 6 An outstanding expression of divine law was the Law of Moses. 	 6 E fakaasi mai i se auala gali a tulafono a te Atua i te Tulafono a Mose.


Satan questioned Job’s motives when he told God: “For a change, thrust out your hand, please, and touch as far as [Job’s] bone and his flesh and see whether he will not curse you to your very face.” 	 Ne fakafesiligina ne Satani a lagonaga o Iopu i tena fesili tenei ki te Atua: “Kafai e fakapakia ne koe tena foitino [o Iopu], e iku eiloa o muna masei atu ki a koe!”


(Matt. 24:21, 22) After the completion of that preaching work, Satan’s empire would be destroyed. 	 (Mata. 24:21, 22) Kafai ko oti ne fakataunu te galuega talai tenā, ko fakaseai atu ei te pulega a Satani.


Byrd’s expeditions illustrate the value of keeping a log. In a log, or logbook, a record is compiled of the details of a voyage or a flight. 	 E fakaasi mai i malaga konei a Byrd a te tāua ke maua faeloa se tusi ke fakamau ei a mea katoa e ‵tupu i malaga i se vakamutu io me se vakalele.


Well, grief is not like that. 	 Ia, e se fai loa penā a te loto mafatia.


What checklist is recommended for Christians? 	 Se a te fakasologa o mea e ‵tau o iloilo aka ne Kelisiano?


Happily, through all these years, Jehovah has strengthened us in line with his promise at Isaiah 41:10: “I will fortify you. I will really help you. I will really keep fast hold of you with my right hand of righteousness.” 	 Se mea fakafiafia, me i tausaga katoa konei, ne fakamalosi mai a Ieova ki a māua e ‵tusa mo tena tautoga i te Isaia 41:10: “Ka fesoasoani atu au ki a koe, kae fai koe ke malosi, ka puipui kae fakasao ne au a koe.”


When the wine ran short, he miraculously produced an extra supply of the finest quality. 	 I te taimi ne palele ei te uaina, ne avatu fakavavega ne ia a toe uaina ‵lei.


Are we tempted to forgo theocratic privileges in order to get what we want now? 	 E mata, e tofotofogina tatou ke se talia a tauliaga i te fakapotopotoga a te Atua ko te mea ke maua a mea kolā e ma‵nako nei tatou ki ei?


(Acts 9:31) There was more than one group of Christians in that considerable area, but all of them in Judea, Galilee, and Samaria were spoken of as “the congregation.” 	 (Galuega 9:31) E uke atu a potukau o Kelisiano i te kogā koga tenā, kae ko potukau katoa konei i Iutaia, Kalilaia, mo Samalia ne fakasino atu ki ei e pelā me ko te “ekalesia” io me se fakapotopotoga.


Everyone was patient, and the atmosphere was peaceful. 	 Ne kufaki a tino katoa, kae ne filemu te koga kātoa tenā.


Paul wrote: “All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16, 17) So the Holy Scriptures help make us “fully competent, completely equipped” to carry out the “good work” of teaching people about God’s Word. 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo, penei: “Me i Tusitusiga Tapu katoa ne aumai mai te Atua, kae aoga ki te akoakoga o te mea tonu, ki te polopoloki, ki te fakatonu o te mea ‵se, mo te akoako atu ki te olaga ‵lei, ko te mea, ko te tino tela e tavini ki te Atua, ke maua ne ia te fakamaoniga, ke lava tena uta e fai ei ne ia so se galuega ‵lei.” (2 Timoteo 3:16, 17) Tela la, e fesoasoani mai a te Muna Fakaosofia ke lava ‘‵tou uta e fai ei ne tatou so se galuega ‵lei’ i te akoakoga o tino ki te Muna a te Atua.


What hope did Jehovah give his people, and why was this promise remarkable? 	 Se a te fakamoemoega ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki ana tino, kae kaia ne fakaofoofogia ei te tautoga tenei?


What wonderful work did Jehovah perform in 1919, and what did this accomplish? 	 Se a te mea fakaofoofogia ne fai ne Ieova i te 1919, kae se a te mea ne fakataunu mai i te mea tenei?


Now these keep telling others about that miracle. 	 I konā loa, ne taku atu faeloa ne latou te tala e uiga ki te vavega tenā ki nisi tino.


3. What rulership did Jesus receive when he ascended to heaven? 3 When Jesus ascended to heaven, he did not immediately take up the scepter of rulership over the peoples of the world. 	 3 I te taimi ne fanaka ei a Iesu ki te lagi, ne seki kamata eiloa o pule mai a ia ki tino katoa i te lalolagi.


When they become part of the congregation, however, they feel the warmth of a supportive, caring spiritual family—fathers and mothers and brothers and sisters in the faith.—Mark 10:29, 30; Galatians 6:10. 	 Kae kafai ko fai latou mo vaega o te fakapotopotoga, ko lagona ei ne latou te alofa, te ‵lago mo te tausiga faka-te-agaga a te kāiga—ko tamana mo mātua, mo taina mo tuagane i te fakatuanaki.—Maleko 10:29, 30; Kalatia 6:10.


He was not a tactless interrogator, but he used thought-provoking questions. 	 Ne seki fai a ia e pelā me se tino e sukesuke ki fakalavelave totino o te tino, kae ne fakaaogā eiloa ne ia a fesili aogā.


Therefore, patiently use your Family Worship sessions and other opportunities to help your children to develop a close relationship with Jehovah. 	 Tela la, ke fakaaoga a Tapuakiga a Kāiga mo nisi avanoaga ke fesoasoani atu ki au tamaliki ke ati aka se fesokotakiga ‵pili mo Ieova.


(Colossians 1:23; 1 Timothy 2:3, 4) Likewise, Jehovah’s Witnesses today try to reach everyone.* 	 (Kolose 1:23; 1 Timoteo 2:3, 4) E taumafai foki penā a Molimau a Ieova i aso nei ke oko atu ki so se tino.*


It can refer to the harmful practice of smoking or the telling of obscene jokes. 	 E mafai o fakasino atu ki faifaiga fakalogo‵mae o te ‵pusi io me ko mea fai fa‵kata ma‵sei.


See if you agree that these principles can help you live within your means. 	 Ke onoono aka māfai e se ‵lago koe ki te manatu me i fakatakitakiga konei e mafai o fesoasoani atu ke ola koe e ‵tusa mo mea ko maua ne koe.


Jesus also pointed to the fulfillment of Bible prophecies in the events unfolding around him and in events to come. 	 Ne fakasino atu foki a Iesu ki te fakataunuga o valoaga i te Tusi Tapu mai mea kolā ne ‵tupu i ona tafa e pelā foki mo mea ka ‵tupu fakamuli.


Others enjoyed a measure of success in this system of things but felt that something was missing in their life. 	 Ne gali ki nisi tino a te olaga manuia i te olaga tenei kae ne iloa aka fakamuli ne latou me isi se mea e galo i olotou olaga.


For the groom: “I [name of groom] take you [name of bride] to be my wedded wife, to love and to cherish in accordance with the divine law as set forth in the Holy Scriptures for Christian husbands, for as long as we both shall live together on earth according to God’s marital arrangement.” 	 Mō te tagata: “Ko talia ne au [igoa o te tagata] ke fai koe [igoa o te fafine] mo fai taku avaga fakaipoipo, ke alofa kae tausi faka‵lei ne au e ‵tusa mo tulafono a te Atua kolā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu mō tāgata Kelisiano a‵vaga, i te taimi kātoa e ola ei taua i te lalolagi nei e ‵tusa mo fakatokaga a te Atua mō te fakaipoipoga.”


(Isa. 50:4-6) Likewise, while on earth, Jesus obediently carried out his Father’s will. 	 (Isaia 50:4-6) E penā foki loa, i te taimi koi nofo ei i te lalolagi, ne fakalogo eiloa a Iesu o fai te loto o tena Tamana.


This historical narrative was recorded for our benefit. 	 Ne tusi a te tala fakasolopito tenei ke aoga ki a tatou.


Among the uninvited ones was a busload of visitors who happened to be touring Cape Town on the weekend of the wedding. 	 Ne aofia i tino kolā ne seki ‵kami ko tino kolā ne o‵mai i se pasi kae ne āsi mai fua latou ki Cape Town i te aso telā ne fai ei te fakaipoipoga.


10 It is no different today. 	 10 E seai eiloa se ‵kese mo ‵tou aso nei.


16 Shortly thereafter, Tessie started attending Christian meetings and displaying a Christian personality—even in the face of ridicule from her associates. 	 16 E seki leva, ne kamata o kau atu a Tessie ki fakatasiga Kelisiano kae fakaasi atu foki a uiga faka-Kelisiano—ke oko foki eiloa ki te fe‵paki o tou fafine mo fakatauemuga mai i ana taugasoa.


Will he develop normally? 	 E mata, ka tuputupu ‵lei a ia i te auala masani?


There are also the cherubs, who serve as upholders of his majesty. 	 E isi foki ne kelupi, kolā e tavini atu e pelā me ne tino kolā e ‵lago malosi atu ki tena pulega sili.


THREE times the Bible identifies Abraham as God’s friend. 	 E FAKATOLU taimi e fakasino atu a te Tusi Tapu ki a Apelaamo e pelā me ko te taugasoa o te Atua.


What was the condition of Zion in 1918, and how had this been prophesied? 7 Was there a time when “the Israel of God” was lying in darkness, as foreshadowed by that prophetic woman? 	 7 E mata, e isi se taimi ne takato ei “te Isalaelu a te Atua” i te pouliga, e pelā mo te mea ne fakaata mai ne te fafine fakavaloaga tenā?


(1 Cor. 1:10) And they were echoing the message contained in The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom. 	 (1 Koli. 1:10) Kae ne fakafokifoki atu faeloa ne latou a te fekau telā e maua i Te Faleleoleo Maluga—E Folafola Atu ei te Malo o Ieova.


Certainly, we always want to cooperate with and show respect for the appointed elders, who work hard in shepherding us and implementing the directions of “the faithful and discreet slave.”—Matt. 24:45; 1 Thess. 5:12, 13. 	 E ma‵nako eiloa tatou o faka‵logo kae fakaasi atu a te āva ki toeaina tofia kolā e ga‵lue malosi i te tausiga o tatou kae fakagalue ne latou a fakatonuga a “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto.”—Mataio 24:45; 1 Tesalonia 5:12, 13.


16 To illustrate, imagine that a friend gives you a car as a gift. 	 16 Ke fai se fakatusa, mafaufau la me tuku atu ne sou taugasoa sena motoka e pelā me se meaalofa.


“You are ‘a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for special possession.’”—1 PET. 2:9. 	 “Kae ko koutou se matakāiga ne filifiligina, ne faitaulaga kolā ka fai mo tupu, se fenua tapu, ne tino fakapito o te Atua.”—1 PETELU 2:9.


It unites us with an unbreakable bond.—Col. 3:14. 	 E fai ne ia ke ‵kau fakatasi tatou kae sē toe mavae‵vae.—Kolose 3:14.


Being Born Again—The Road to Salvation? 	 Te ‵Toe Fanau Mai Ko te Auala ki te Fakaolataga?


As a matter of fact, over the span of a little more than a year, individuals enrolled in the Theocratic Ministry School in the congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide recently read through the first five books of the Bible. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, i te tausaga tenei ko teka atu ne fai‵tau a tino katoa kolā ne ‵kau atu ki te Akoga Seokalatika mō te Galuega Fakafaifeau a Molimau a Ieova ki tusi e lima i te kamataga o te Tusi Tapu.


Do the Christian Greek Scriptures hold out the hope of everlasting life on earth? 	 E mata, e akoako mai i te Tusi Tapu i te ‵gana Eleni a te fakamoemoega ko te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi?


Their view is that religion simply poses as a benefactor of mankind—that under its facade of virtue and holiness, it is in reality full of hypocrisy and lies. 	 E fai mai a tino konā me e foliga mai fua a lotu me fai mō te ‵lei o tino—i olotou foliga faka‵se tino o te ‵lei kae ‵malu, kae tela la, ko ‵fonu eiloa i amioga fakaloiloi mo te ‵pelo.


12 New publishers are very likely to improve their skills as teachers of Bible truth if we work with them in the field service. 	 12 E mafai ne tino talai ‵fou o momea aka te ‵lei o te lotou atamai e pelā me ne faiakoga o te munatonu mai te Tusi Tapu māfai e ga‵lue fakatasi mo tatou i te galuega talai.


Jehovah created the person who became the Devil. 	 Ne faite ne Ieova a te tino telā ne fai mo fai te Tiapolo.


Indeed, studies show that unforgiving people may . . . 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e fai sukesukega me i tino kolā e se loto fakamagalo e masani sāle . . .


(Isaiah 11:1) Jesus was, in fact, a descendant of Jesse through David.—Matthew 1:6, 16; Luke 3:23, 31, 32. 	 (Isaia 11:1) Tela la, a Iesu se tino mai te gafa o Iese e auala i a Tavita.—Mataio 1:6, 16; Luka 3:23, 31, 32.


But we must be determined to stay loyal to Jehovah, trusting in him to deliver us from the wicked one. 	 Kae e ‵tau o fakaiku aka me ka tumau tatou i te fakamaoni ki a Ieova, ke tali‵tonu me ka faka‵sao ne ia tatou mai te tino masei.


Christ told the apostle Peter: “Strengthen your brothers.” 	 Ne fai atu a Iesu ki te apositolo ko Petelu: “Fakamalosi la ne koe ou taina.”


The immense physical forces that Jehovah controls demonstrate that he is, indeed, the Almighty. 	 Mafaufau la ki mea ne faite ne Ieova, e aofia i ei te lagi mo te lalolagi, mo te fia piliona o fakaputugā fetu i ei.


(James 4:8) Of course, mildness does not imply weakness. 	 (Iakopo 4:8) E tonu, e se fakauiga i ei me i te tino agamalū e seva.


ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 	 PESE: 57, 48


15 At weekly meetings, Jehovah’s people receive the needed training and encouragement to be faithful Witnesses of Jehovah. 	 15 I fakatasiga i vaiaso takitasi, e maua ne tino o Ieova a akoakoga mo fakamalosiga ke fai pelā me ne Molimau fakamaoni a Ieova.


Discover what Jesus taught about mercy and prejudice by analyzing one of his most famous stories. 	 Tauloto ki mea kolā ne akoako mai ne Iesu e uiga ki te alofa fakamagalo mo te fāpito mai te iloiloga o se tasi o tala takutakua eiloa a ia.


In 1919, a time of spiritual revival, Jesus selected capable anointed brothers from among them to be the faithful and discreet slave and appointed them over his domestics. 	 I te 1919, se taimi e toe fakamalosi aka ei a te feitu faka-te-agaga, ne filifili ne Iesu a taina fakaekegina kae fakatuagagina mai i a latou ke aofia i te tavini fakamaoni kae poto kae ‵tofi aka latou ke pule i luga i nisi tavini.


Even humans, though far less powerful than spirits, can perform baffling tricks of ventriloquism and create convincing special effects. 	 E penā foki eiloa a tino, e tiga eiloa e se ma‵losi latou e pelā mo agaga, e mafai ne latou o fai a nai togafiti ko te mea ke fakafoliga atu a pepe faite mo manu faite me e fai‵pati.


You have no doubt experienced such feelings yourself. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua me ko oti eiloa ne lagona ne koe a te mea tenā.


It is the One who is bringing forth the army of them even by number, all of whom he calls even by name. 	 A ia tela e takitaki ne ia latou pela me se kautau, e iloa ne ia te aofaki o latou, kae e isi katoa ne igoa o fetu takitasi ne fakaigoa ne ia!


Jesus gave some advice that can be applied in a general way here: “If someone under authority impresses you into service for a mile, go with him two miles.” 	 Ne tuku mai ne Iesu a pati fakatonutonu kolā e mafai o fakaaogā i tulaga kese‵kese: “Kafai se sotia [tino pule] e faimalo atu ke amo ne koe tena avega i se maila e tasi, amo ne koe i maila e lua.”


POPULATION: 	 AOFAKI O TINO:


In Britain, for example, donations to charity reached a record $13 billion (U.S.) in 2002. 	 E pelā mo Peletania, ko oti ne oko atu te aofaki o meaalofa penā ki te ‵toe aofaki lasi ko te $13 piliona (U.S.), i te 2002.


If we were to discuss matters from that standpoint, though, we would not be weighing all the evidence impartially. 	 Kafai e sau‵tala tatou ki te mataupu tenā mai i te kilokiloga tenā, ka se fuafua faka‵lei aka ne tatou a fakamaoniga katoa.


Why can it be said that our fine conduct draws people to Jehovah? 	 Kaia e mafai ei o fai atu me e ‵futi mai ne ‵tou amioga ‵lei a tino ki a Ieova?


13 Jesus fearlessly exposed the unloving false teachers of his day and their wrong teachings. 	 13 Ne fakaasi faka‵sau atu ne Iesu e aunoa mo te mataku a faiakoga ‵loi kae sē a‵lofa i ana aso mo olotou akoakoga ‵se.


Paul said: “Most gladly, therefore, will I rather boast as respects my weaknesses, that the power of the Christ may like a tent remain over me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9; Psalm 147:5) Hence, Paul experienced that through Christ, God’s powerful protection was spread over him like a tent. 	 Ne fai atu a Paulo: “Tela la, ka lasi toku fiafia o fakamatamata i oku feitu vāivāi, ko te mea ke i luga i a au te ‵mana o Keliso.” (2 Kolinito 12:9; Salamo 147:5) Tela la, ne maua ne Paulo te mea tenā e auala i a Keliso, ko te lasi o te puipuiga a te Atua ki luga i a ia e pelā me se faleie telā e fakapulou i luga i a ia.


What should be done by Christians experiencing marital stress? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne Kelisiano kolā e fe‵paki mo fakalavelave i te fakaipoipoga?


What will move us to pray persistently for holy spirit? 	 Se a te mea ka fakamalosi mai ke ‵talo atu faeloa ke maua ne tatou te agaga tapu?


If traditional Christmas has little to do with Christ, how should true Christians remember the birth and life of Christ? 	 Kafai e seai ne mea aogā e uiga ki a Keliso e maua mai i te fakamanatuga o te Kilisimasi, e ‵tau o masaua pefea ne Kelisiano ‵tonu a te fanaumaiga mo te olaga o Keliso?


(Luke 12:15) Thus, if a mild tongue fails to stop an armed robber, wise Christians heed the principle embodied in Jesus’ words: “Do not resist the one who is wicked.” 	 (Luka 12:15) Tela la, kafai e se mafai ne te leo agamalu o taofi se meatau mai se tino kaisoa, ko ‵tau ei mo Kelisiano ‵poto o faka‵logo ki te fakatakitakiga ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu e auala i ana pati: “Sa ‵teke ki te tino masei.”


Why does Jehovah expect us to use our valuable things to give back to him? 	 Kaia e manako ei a Ieova ke fakaaoga ‵tou kope e pelā me se auala ke tuku atu a mea ki a ia?


(Genesis 3:8-13, 23, 24) This alienation affected their offspring, who inherited sin, imperfection, and death. 	 (Kenese 3:8-13, 23, 24) A te ‵vaega keatea tenei ne pokotia i ei lā tama‵liki, kolā ne maua ne latou te agasala, te tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa, mo te mate.


All of us must be ready to obey any instructions we may receive, whether these appear sound from a strategic or human standpoint or not. 	 E ‵tau mo tatou katoa o toka o faka‵logo ki so se fakatonuga e maua ne tatou, faitalia me loto ma‵lie tatou ki ei io me ikai.


The apostle Paul said as much. 	 Ne faipati te apositolo ko Paulo ki mea e uke.


First, we have his inspired Word, the Holy Bible. 	 Muamua la, e maua ne tatou tena Muna, ko te Tusi Tapu.


(2 Pet. 2:5) Abraham put his love for God ahead of his own feelings when he was commanded to offer up his son Isaac. 	 (2 Pe. 2:5) Ne fakamuamua ne Apelaamo tena alofa ki te Atua i lō ana lagonaga i te taimi ne fakatonu atu ei ke ofo atu tena tama tagata ko Isaako.


(Matthew 24:37-39; 1 Thessalonians 5:2) Therefore, Jesus said to his listeners: “Pay attention to yourselves that your hearts never become weighed down with overeating and heavy drinking and anxieties of life, and suddenly that day be instantly upon you as a snare. 	 (Mataio 24:37-39; 1 Tesalonia 5:2) Tela la, ne fai atu Iesu ki tino kolā ne fakalogo‵logo ki a ia: “Fakaeteete koutou!


“A discreet wife,” one in whom her husband can really “put trust,” is considerate of his feelings, just as she wants him to be of hers. 	 A te “avaga atamai” telā e “talitonu katoatoa” ki ei tena avaga, e amanaia ki lagonaga o tena avaga tagata, e pelā eiloa mo te mea e manako tou fafine ke fai atu ne tena avaga ki a ia.


9 What about those who selflessly labor for the well-being of others, striving to eradicate hunger, illness, and injustice? 	 9 Kae pefea la a tino kolā e ga‵lue malosi mo te loto finafinau mō te ‵lei o nisi tino, kae taumafai o fakaseai atu a te fiakai, masaki mo faifaiga sē fakamaoni?


When we serve him out of love—not because of a date or solely because of a reward—we contribute to Jehovah’s answer to the baseless taunts of his adversary, Satan. 	 Kafai e tavini atu tatou ki a ia ona ko te alofa—e se ona ko te pili mai o te gataga io me ona ko te taui—ko ‵lago atu eiloa tatou ki te ‵tali a Ieova ki fakatauemuga ‵loi a te fili, ko Satani.


(2 Timothy 3:1-4) Preoccupied with the everyday affairs of life, most people ‘take no note’ of the good news we bring to them. 	 (2 Timoteo 3:1-4) Ona ko te ‵saga katoatoa atu ki galuega masani o te olaga i aso takitasi, e ‘se fia ‵saga mai’ ei a te tokoukega o tino ki te tala ‵lei telā e avatu ne tatou ki a latou.


What fundamental needs do all people have? 	 Se a te manakoga fakavae tāua telā e maua ne tino katoa?


For example, in Montreal at a deaf club, I witnessed to Eddie Tager, a young man who was part of a gang. 	 E pelā mo Montreal, e isi se potukau o tino ‵tuli i ei, ne talai atu au ki a Eddie Taeger, se talavou telā ne aofia i se potukau masei.


Do this not only when preparing for Christian meetings or during family worship but at any time. 	 Fai te mea tenei i so se taimi kae sē ko taimi fua ka fakatoka ei ki fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano io me ko tapuakiga a kāiga.


After considering the facts, the board obliged the church to announce that the cause of the problem had been, not the Witnesses, but the president of the church. 	 I te iloaga ne latou te manatu tonu, ne faimālō ne te potukau tenā a te lotu ke faka‵pula atu me ne seki fakatupu ne Molimau a te fakalavelave, kae ko te pelesitene o te lotu.


History shows otherwise. 	 E fakaasi mai i tala fakasolopito me e penā foki a nisi lotu.


He boarded a ship bound for Tarshish, far away from Nineveh.—Jonah 1:3. 	 Ne sopo atu a ia ki te suā vaka telā e fano ki Tasesa, se fenua ‵mao mai Nineva.—Iona 1:3.


I have never lacked for work at Bethel. 	 Ne uke ‵ki eiloa aku galuega ne fai i te Peteli.


What provision did Jehovah make for those with limited means? 	 Se a te fakatokaga ne fai ne Ieova mō tino ma‵tiva?


One Bible scholar says: “This word is formed from a verb which means to direct, to guide, to aim, to shoot forwards. 	 E fai mai se tino poto e tokotasi i te Tusi Tapu, penei: “E māfua mai te pati tenei i te veape telā e fakauiga ke takitaki, ke puipui, ke fakamoemoe, ke kilo tonu atu ki mua.


If so, where did he come from? 	 Kafai e isi, ne māfua pefea a ia?


What event signals the start of the great tribulation? 	 Se a te mea ka kamata ki ei te fakalavelave lasi?


• Why do we need to pursue mildness? 	 • Kaia e ‵tau o kausaki malosi ei tatou ke maua te agamalū?


10 We must exert ourselves if we are to allow God’s Word to continue changing us. 	 10 E ‵tau o fakaoti ‵tou mafi māfai e ma‵nako tatou ke fulifuli faeloa tatou ne te Tusi Tapu.


Why are both faith and love important? 	 Kaia e tāua katoa ei a te fakatuanaki mo te alofa?


20, 21. (a) What work is still ahead of us? (b) How is Jehovah supporting our efforts? 	 20, 21. (a) Se a te galuega telā koi ‵toe mai mō tatou? (e) E fesoasoani mai pefea a Ieova ki ‵tou taumafaiga?


Blessings await all who heed Jesus’ counsel given by direction of God’s holy spirit. 	 E uke ‵ki a fakamanuiaga ka maua ne tino kolā e ‵saga tonu atu ki pati polopoloki a Iesu e auala i te takitakiga a te agaga tapu o te Atua.


(Habakkuk 1:5-11) But such a calamity had been foretold since Isaiah’s day, over a century earlier. 	 (Sapakuka 1:5-11) Kae ne ‵valo mai te fakamaseiga tenā i aso o Isaia, i te selau tupu tausaga mai mua atu i ei.


However, I came to appreciate that God’s Kingdom is the only real hope for our world. 	 E ui i ei, ne loto fakafetai au i te Malo o te Atua ko te fakamoemoega fua e tasi mō ‵tou lalolagi.


To devote themselves fully to the Kingdom-preaching work, they had made important sacrifices. 	 Ke tuku katoatoa latou ki te galuega talai o te Malo, ko oti ne tiakina ne latou a nisi mea.


(Genesis 3:15) This prophecy was a joyful message of hope to “those hearing the word of God and keeping it.”—Luke 11:28. 5, 6. In what ways did Jehovah communicate with his people before the first century C.E., and how did this benefit them? 	 (Kenese 3:15) E fai a te valoaga tenā e pelā me se fekau fakafiafia o fakamoemoega ki “tino kola e faka‵logo ki te muna a te Atua, kae tausi ki ei.”—Luka 11:28.


How is it seen that giving brings happiness? 	 E lavea atu pefea me i te tukuatuga o mea e aumai i ei te fiafia?


Even when called upon to make an on-the-spot decision—as were Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—we are well-equipped if we have accurate knowledge of God’s Word and our conscience has been trained by it. 	 Ke oko foki eiloa ki te taimi e ‵tau o fai fakavave se fakaikuga—e pelā mo Satalaka, Mesako mo Apeteniko—e toka faeloa tatou māfai e maua ne tatou te iloaga tonu e uiga ki te Muna a te Atua mo ‵tou loto lagona kolā ko oti ne akoakogina faka‵lei.


How can we plan ahead for situations that might lead to conflict? 	 E mafai pefea o fai ‵tou fakatokaga mai mua mō tulaga kolā e mafai o iku atu ki kinauga?


How can our conduct affect the angels? 	 E pokotia pefea a agelu i ‵tou amioga?


No doubt he well knew the faithful record set by his father, Jonathan. 	 7, 8. (a) Se a te mea e fakaasi mai ne te tugāpati ko te “kini”? (e) Kaia e tāua ei ke fakafesagai atu tatou ki so se mea telā e fakalogo‵mae mai ki a tatou nei?


(1 Timothy 4:15) The more you praise Jehovah in such ways, the more effective you will become, and the more you will enjoy your ministry. 	 (1 Timoteo 4:15) Ko te uke o taimi e ‵viki atu ei koe ki a Ieova i auala konei, ko te gasolo foki o magoi tau galuega, kae ka gasolo foki koe o fiafia ki ei.


(Genesis 26:2-5) Isaac’s steadfastness played a key role in the fulfillment of Jehovah’s promise that a “seed” for the blessing of all mankind would come through the family of Abraham. 	 (Kenese 26:2-5) Ne tāua ‵ki foki eiloa a te lotomau o Isaako ki te fakataunuga o te folafolaga a Ieova me ka vau se fanau mai te “gafa” o Apelaamo telā ka maua i ei ne tino katoa a fakamanuiaga.


That number includes women. 	 E aofia i te aofaki tenā a fafine.


Jesus provided a principle that can help. 	 Ne tuku mai ne Iesu se fakatakitakiga telā e mafai o fesoasoani mai.


German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe wrote: “For my part, I loved and revered [the Bible], because I owed almost my whole development in moral culture to it.” 	 Ne tusi mai se tagata ‵fatu kupu i Siamani ko Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: “E alofa kae āva malosi au ki [te Tusi Tapu], me lasi ‵ki tena fakamalosiga ki aku amioga.”


“When Jesus finished these sayings, the effect was that the crowds were astounded at his way of teaching.”—MATT. 7:28. 	 “I te otiga o pati a Iesu, ne ofo masei a te vaitino i ana akoakoga.”—MATAIO 7:28.


Religious leaders who claim to respect the Bible promote conflicting ideas. 	 E ‵kese ‵ki eiloa a akoakoga kolā e fakamalosi aka ne takitaki lotu, kolā e fai mai me amanaia malosi latou ki te Tusi Tapu, e uiga ki te mataupu tenei.


The son’s father came to Jesus and said: “[My son] is an epileptic and is ill, for he falls often into the fire and often into the water; and I brought him to your disciples, but they could not cure him.” 	 Ne fanatu te tamana o te tamaliki tagata ki a Iesu kae fai atu, penei: “Taku tamaliki tagata . . . e maua ne te pole, e valea foki tena ulu. E siga sale foki ki te afi mo te vai. Ne aumai ne au a ia ki ou soko, kae ne seki mafai ne latou o fai ke ‵lei tona masaki.”


Those who view pornography find it difficult to erase the immoral scenes from their minds. 	 E faigata i tino kolā e onoono atu ki ata ma‵sei ke ‵solo keatea ne latou a ata ma‵sei konā i olotou mafaufau.


23 You may think of yourself as just an average person, but bear in mind that Jehovah will never forget your work and the love you show for his holy name. 	 23 Kāti ka mafaufau koe i a koe e pelā loa mo nisi tino, kae ke tuku i tou mafaufau me ka se puli i a Ieova au galuega mo tou alofa telā ne fakaasi ne koe mō tena igoa ‵malu.


Toward the end of a discourse explaining the meaning of the Memorial of Jesus’ death, these emblems—first the bread, then the wine—will be passed among all present. 	 Mai tua o te lauga telā e fakamatala mai i ei te uiga o te Fakamanatuga o te mate o Iesu, ko fakasoa atu ei ki tino katoa i konā a fakatusa konā—muamua ko te falaoa, kae ‵tao atu ko te uaina.


But you have made it a cave of robbers.”—Mark 11:15-17. 	 Kae nei ko oti ne ‵fuli ne koutou ke fai mo ana o tino faomea!”—Maleko 11:15-17.


Others would rephrase Stephen Decatur’s words, ‘My religion, may she always be right; but my religion, right or wrong.’ 	 E ‵fuli sāle ne nisi tino a pati a Stephen Decatur, penei, ‘Taku lotu, ke tonu faeloa; kae ka ‵lago faeloa au ki ei faitalia me e tonu io me ‵se.’


It is the knowledge of Jehovah and his wonderful qualities. 	 Ko te poto e uiga ki a Ieova mo ana uiga ‵gali.


As in other forms of sacred service, the association with fellow workers is a joy. 	 E penā foki i nisi galuega ‵malu, a te ga‵lue fakatasi mo taina se mea fakafiafia.


Really, every aspect of our Christian life will benefit when we show empathy, including in our ministry and in our relationships with other Christians. 	 E tonu, ka maua eiloa ne tatou a mea aoga i ‵tou olaga faka-Kelisiano māfai e fakaasi atu ne tatou te loto alofa, e aofia i ei te ‵tou galuega talai mo ‵tou fesokotakiga mo nisi Kelisiano.


That psalm describes an immense crowd, all praising Jehovah in unison. 	 E fakamatala mai ne te salamo tenā se ma‵tugā potukau lasi telā e ‵viki fakatasi atu katoa ki a Ieova.


A righteous prophet in ancient Israel stated: “As regards Jehovah, his eyes are roving about through all the earth to show his strength in behalf of those whose heart is complete toward him.”—2 Chronicles 16:9. 	 Ne fai mai se pelofeta fakamaoni i Isalaelu, penei: “A te Aliki e onoono faka‵lei eiloa ki te lalolagi; e ave ne ia a te malosi ki tino kolā e fakamaoni ki a ia.”—2 Nofoaiga Tupu 16:9.


Since the Canaanites were morally perverse, Abram would have to take pains to protect his family from their corrupting influence.—Exodus 34:11-16. 	 Ona ko amioga matagā a te kau Kanana, ne ‵tau o kausaki malosi a Apelamo ke puipui ei tena kāiga mai i olotou fakamalosiga ma‵sei.—Esoto 34:11-16.


(2 Chron. 32:7, 8) Later, when Hezekiah needed correction for showing a haughty attitude, he humbled himself and repented. 	 (2 Nofo. 32:7, 8) Fakamuli ifo, i te taimi ne fakatonutonu aka ei a Hesekia ona ko tena uiga fiasili, ne fakaasi atu ne ia te loto maulalo kae salamō.


Actually, Jehovah gives us just such a gift—his holy spirit. 	 A te tonuga loa, tenā eiloa te vaegā meaalofa ko oti ne tuku mai ne Ieova—ko tena agaga tapu.


Overcoming Insecurity, No. 1 	 Ke Manumalo i Lagonaga Mataku o te Seai o se Puipuiga, Napa 1


May we never end up that way! 	 Ke mo a ma iku atu tatou ki te auala tenā!


Each Israelite was to be a witness of Jehovah.—Deuteronomy 26:19; Isaiah 43:21; Malachi 2:7; Romans 3:1, 2. 	 Ne ‵tau o fai a tino Isalaelu taki tokotasi mo fai se molimau a Ieova.—Teutelonome 26:19; Isaia 43:21; Malaki 2:7; Loma 3:1, 2.


Now they were assured that the sacrifices they had made thus far had not been in vain. 	 Nei la, ko oti ne fakamautinoa atu ki a latou me ka sē mafai o sē aogā olotou kausakiga.


What does the Bible have to say on this subject? 	 Kae ne a pati a te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te mataupu tenei?


(Genesis 26:34, 35; 27:46) Yet, this trying situation never destroyed the faith of Isaac and Rebekah. 	 (Kenese 26:34, 35; 27:46) Kae ui ei, ne seki galo atu te fakatuanaki o Isaako mo Lepeka ona ko fakalavelave faiga‵ta konei.


“Once upon a time all the people lived in one large village and spoke one tongue,” according to a story told by a hill tribe in Myanmar. 	 “I aso taumua a tino katoa e ‵nofo i se fa‵kai lasi e tasi kae fai‵pati ki te ‵gana e tasi,” ko fakamatalaga i se tala ne fai ne se matakāiga e ‵nofo i mauga i Myanmar.


Matthew focuses on Joseph, such as his reaction to Mary’s pregnancy and the divine messages to flee to Egypt and later return. 	 E faipati malosi a Mataio e uiga ki a Iosefa, e pelā mo tena kilokiloga ki te faitama o Malia mo fekau mai te Atua ke ‵tele ki Aikupito kae toe ‵foki fakamuli atu.


(First Apology, chapter 17) And Tertullian told Roman rulers that their tax collectors owed “a debt of gratitude to Christians” for their conscientious payment of taxes. 	 (First Apology, te mataupu e 17) Kae ne fai atu a Tetuliana ki tino pule o Loma me e ‵tau o “loto fakafetai latou ki Kelisiano” mō te ‵togi atu faeloa olotou lafoga.


Then he will abyss Satan and the demons for a thousand years.—Rev. 20:1-3. 	 Kae ka ‵loka ne ia a Satani mo ana temoni mō se afe tausaga.—Fakaasiga 20:1-3.


(Ps. 74:16; Isa. 40:26) Jehovah is pleased to give an appropriate measure of power to his human servants when needed. 	 (Sala. 74:16; Isa. 40:26) E fiafia eiloa a Ieova ke tuku mai a te malosi ‵tau ki ana tavini māfai e ma‵nako ki ei.


May we maintain strong faith if difficult circumstances become a challenge to us. 	 Ke na tumau eiloa te malosi o te ‵tou fakatuanaki māfai e ‵sae aka a vaegā fakalavelave faiga‵ta penei.


Barak’s men prevailed, and “all the camp of Sisera fell by the edge of the sword.” 	 Ne manumalo a tāgata a Palako kae ne “‵mate katoa a te kautau a Sesela.”


(Deuteronomy 32:4, 5; Romans 5:12) Jehovah acted to restore what was lost. 	 (Teutelonome 32:4, 5; Loma 5:12) Ne gasuesue a Ieova ke toe faka‵foki mai a mea kolā ne ‵galo.


But he changed his opinion. 	 Kae ne ‵fuli a tena manatu.


(Luke 8:49-56; John 11:39-44) Also draw attention to the qualities of the loving God who gives us such a hope. 	 (Luka 8:49-56; Ioane 11:39-44) E sē gata i ei, ke fakaasi atu foki a uiga ‵gali o te Atua alofa telā ne tuku mai ne ia se vaegā fakamoemoega penā.


(Hebrews 7:26) If you were perfect, you would not be inclined to do what is bad, as you are now. 	 (Epelu 7:26) Kafai koe e ‵lei katoatoa, ka se manako eiloa koe o fai se mea masei, e pelā mo te mea e oko ki a koe nei.


As a result, within only two months, the project was completed! 	 Ne iku atu i ei ki te fakaotiga o te galuega i masina fua e lua!


17 When a family member is disfellowshipped or he disassociates himself from the congregation, it can feel like the stab of a sword. 	 17 Kafai ko fakatea se kāiga io me ‵vae kea‵tea mai te fakapotopotoga, e mafai eiloa o fai te mea tenā e pelā me se tino ko ‵suki ki te naifi.


Their believing parents are a God-ordained authority to whom they are always encouraged to look for guidance.—Eph. 6:1-3. 	 E fai olotou mātua tali‵tonu e pelā me ne tino kolā ne filigina ne te Atua ke fakaoko atu ne latou ana fakatakitakiga, kae e ‵tau o ‵sala atu a tama‵liki foliki ki te takitakiga tenā mai olotou mātua.—Efeso 6:1-3.


(1 Cor. 5:6, 7, 11) Robert was disfellowshipped for nearly 16 years, during which time his parents and siblings firmly and loyally applied the direction in God’s Word to quit mixing in company with wrongdoers, not even greeting such ones. 	 (1 Koli. 5:6, 7, 11) Ko tai kātoa te 16 tausaga ne fakatea ei a Robert, kae i te taimi tenei, ne tumau eiloa ana mātua mo ana taina o fakagalue a te fakatakitakiga i te Muna a te Atua ke fakagata te ‵kau fakatasi mo tino agasala, ke sē fakatalofa atu foki ki tino penā.


His hometown was Tekoa, ten miles [16 km] south of Jerusalem. 	 Kae ko ia se tino mai te fa‵kai ko Tekoa, e sefulu ono kilomita ki saute o Ielusalema.


Were the seemingly presumptuous actions of Abimelech and Peter motivated by sinful desires? 	 E mata, a faifaiga fakamata‵mata a Apimeleko mo Petelu ne fakamalosigina ne manakoga agasala?


This 1468 copy of the Digest by Emperor Justinian is one of many records that provide details about legal issues in ancient times 	 A te ‵kopi tenei o te Digest telā ne ‵lomi i te 1468 ne te Emepela ko Justinian se tasi o tusi mai tusi e uke kolā ne aofia i ei a fakamatalaga e uiga ki mea tau tulafono i aso mua


Then, at Matthew 24:34, we read: “Truly I say to you that this generation will by no means pass away until all these things occur.” 	 Kae e fai‵tau tatou penei i te Mataio 24:34: “Ke masaua foki ne koutou a te mea tenei, me i mea katoa konei, e fakataunu ka koi tuai o palele atu a te kautama tenei.”


“Besides all these things,” writes Paul, “clothe yourselves with love, for it is a perfect bond of union. 	 Ne tusi atu Paulo: “Kae sili i mea katoa konei, taofi ‵mau koutou ki te alofa, telā e fusi fakatasi ei ne ia a mea katoa ke ‵lei.


Christian Unity Glorifies God 	 A Te ‵Kau Fakatasi O Kelisiano E Faka‵malu Ei Te Atua


Jehovah God promised him: “By means of your seed all nations of the earth will certainly bless themselves.” 	 Ne folafola atu a Ieova te Atua ki a ia, penei: “Ke fakamanuia atu a latou [“ko atufenua katoa i te lalolagi,” NW] e pela mo te fakamanuiaga ne au a tou gafa.”


Everyone is excited. 	 Ko oko loa i te lotou fia‵fia.


He abandoned the law of Jehovah in favor of pagan worship! 	 Ne fulitua atu a ia ki te tulafono a Ieova kae talia ne ia a tapuakiga fapau‵pau!


What practical steps might a depressed one take? 	 Ne a aofaga aogā e mafai o fai ne se tino loto māfatia?


We viewed disfellowshipping as divine discipline and were convinced that Jehovah disciplines out of love and to the proper degree. 	 Ne ‵kilo atu māua ki te fakateaga e pelā me se polopolokiga mai te Atua kae tali‵tonu foki maua me e polopoloki mai a Ieova i te alofa mo te auala ‵tau.


Whatever kind of adversity you may be facing—opposition, apathy, or ill health—do all that your circumstances allow you to do in sharing the good news with others.—Prov. 3:27; compare Mark 12:41-44. 	 Faitalia so se fakalavelave e mafai o fepaki mo koe—‵tekemaiga, te sē fia ‵saga mai o tino, io me ko masaki—ke fai so se mea telā e mafai o fai ne koe ke talai atu te tala ‵lei ki nisi tino.—Faataoto 3:27; fakatusa ki te Maleko 12:41-44.


CHALLENGES—HOW TO HANDLE THEM Verónica 	 MEA FAIGA‵TA —TE AUALA KE FAKAFESAGAI ATU KI EI


Sadly, the story of this portrait is, in essence, the story of the nominal Christian church. 	 Se mea fakafanoanoa, me e tai ‵pau te tala tenā e uiga ki te ata mo mea kolā ne ‵tupu ki te Ekalesia Kelisiano.


However, Satan and his world strive to undermine our love for God. 	 Kae e taumafai eiloa a Satani mo tena lalolagi o fakavāivāi ‵tou a‵lofa ki te Atua.


It was up to each one to let his light shine and thus have a personal share in bearing witness to the truth. 	 E tuku eiloa ki tino taki tokotasi ke fakamaina atu tena mainaga kae ke kau atu a ia i te molimau atu ki te munatonu.


For example, we follow the teachings and example of his Son, Jesus Christ, by being “no part of the world,” avoiding its politics and wars. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e tau‵tali tatou ki te akoakoga mo te fakaakoakoga a tena Tama, ko Iesu Keliso, mai te sē fai mo “vaega o te lalolagi,” kae kalo kea‵tea mai mea fakapolitiki mo taua.


• What human tendency must we guard against, and why? 	 • Se a te manakoga faka-te-foitino e ‵tau o ‵teke atu tatou ki ei, kae kaia?


He humbly submits to his Father in all things and supports His headship.—Matt. 20:23; John 5:30; 1 Cor. 15:28. 	 E fakalogo a ia mo te loto maulalo ki tena Tamana i mea katoa kae ‵lago atu ki Tena takitakiga.—Mataio 20:23; Ioane 5:30; 1 Kolinito 15:28.


It offers a considerable amount of comfort. 	 E tuku mai i ei se fakamafanafanaga lasi ‵ki.


No amount of prayer or research will reveal a complete answer to questions like these. 	 E seai se aofaki o ‵talo io me ne sukesukega e mafai o fakaasi mai ei a tali mautinoa ki fesili konei.


So, then, the training Jehovah provides is always motivated by love. 	 Tela la, a te akoakoga telā e tuku mai ne Ieova e fakavae faeloa ki te alofa.


In turn, our intimate relationship with Jehovah God will serve as a protection when we find ourselves confronted with a temptation. 	 I te suā feitu, a te ‵tou fesokotakiga ‵pili mo Ieova te Atua ka fai pelā me se puipuiga māfai ko fe‵paki tatou mo se tofotofoga.


And would the assumed happiness of those who presently enjoy good health and a satisfying marriage vanish if their situation changed? 	 Kae, e mata, e mafai o gata te fiafia telā e maua ne tino kolā e maua nei ne latou te malosi ‵lei mo fakaipoipoga ‵lei māfai ko ‵fuli olotou fakanofonofoga?


Thus Adam forfeited his perfect standing with Jehovah and brought us under the cruel yoke of sin and death. 	 Tela la, ne galo atu te tulaga ‵lei katoatoa o Atamu i mua o Ieova kae tuku mai ei ne ia te amoga ‵mafa o te agasala mo te mate.


That is, we should strive to be rich in fine works. 	 Ko tena uiga, e ‵tau o kausaki tatou ke maumea i galuega ‵lei.


Many proud, highly educated religious leaders did not get the sense of Jesus’ message, but humble fishermen did. 	 Ne seki malama‵lama a tino fakamata‵mata mo takitaki lotu kolā ne a‵koga ma‵luga i te fekau a Iesu, kae ko tino faiika loto mau‵lalo ne malama‵lama i ei.


As the nations use their deadly weapons on one another and threaten to destroy the environment, the Maker of the earth will take action—at the Biblical Armageddon! 	 Kafai ko fakaaogā ne atufenua a meatau fakama‵taku ke tamate ei nisi tino kae fakamatakutaku atu foki ke fakamasei te laukele mo te ea, ka fai eiloa ne te Tino ne faite ne ia te lalolagi se faiga—i a Amaketo!


An examination of these so-called happinesses, or beatitudes, in this and the following article will help us to realize how happy we can be if we faithfully serve “the happy God,” Jehovah.—1 Timothy 1:11. 	 A te iloiloga o mea konei e taku ki te fiafia, i te mataupu tenei mo te mataupu telā e ‵soko mai, ka fesoasoani mai ei ke iloa ne tatou te lasi o te ‵tou fiafia māfai e tavini atu tatou mo te fakamaoni ki a Ieova, “te Atua fiafia.”—1 Timoteo 1:11, NW.


Under such dire circumstances, what could Peter’s fellow Christians do? 	 I te tulaga faigata tenei, ne a mea ne mafai o fai ne taina Kelisiano o Petelu?


14 Instead of the world’s spirit, we welcome in our life the influence of God’s spirit by which Jehovah has given us a clear understanding of the events that lie ahead of us.[1] (1 Cor. 2:12) Yet, we realize that it does not take anything extraordinary to make a person spiritually drowsy—the ordinary things of life will do that if allowed to crowd out our spiritual activities. 	 14 I lō te talia a fakamalosiga mai te agaga o te lalolagi, e talia ne tatou i ‵tou olaga a fakamalosiga a te agaga o te Atua e auala i te malamalama ne tuku mai ne Ieova e uiga ki ana fuafuaga mō aso mai mua mō tatou.[1] (1 Koli. 2:12) E seai se mea fakaofoofogia e fai ko te mea ke moe se tino i te feitu faka-te-agaga—ko mea masani fua o te olaga e mafai o fakalavelave mai ki ‵tou polokalame faka-te-agaga ko māfai ei koe o fai penā.


9 When Jerusalem was sacked in 607 B.C.E., Jeremiah, his secretary Baruch, Ebed-melech, and the loyal Rechabites saw the truth of Jehovah’s promise to Habakkuk. 	 9 I te taimi ne ofa ei a Ielusalema i te 607 T.L.M. ne matea tonu atu ei ne Ielemia, tena failautusi ko Paluka, Epetimeleka, mo tino fakamaoni o te kāiga sā Lekapa a te fakataunuga tonu o te folafolaga telā ne fai ki a Sapakuka.


All sick ones who came to him were completely cured, and the healing did not depend on the individual’s faith. 	 A tino ma‵saki katoa kolā ne olo atu ki a ia ne faka‵lei katoatoa, kae ne seki faka‵na a te faka‵leiga o latou ki te lasi o te lotou fakatuanaki.


Why did Paul have the strength to do what he knew he should do? 	 Kaia ne malosi ei a Paulo o fai a te mea telā ne iloa ne ia e ‵tau o fai?


Our choice was based, not on a superficial knowledge of a few scriptures, but on a thorough study of God’s Word. 	 Ne seki fakavae a ‵tou filifiliga ki luga i te iloaga fua o nāi tusi siki, kae ki luga i se sukesukega māea ne fai ki te Muna a te Atua.


We may infer, then, that Isaac was a man of warm and tender feelings. 	 E mafai ei o fakaiku aka ne tatou me i a Isaako se tagata atafai kae loto alofa.


It is easy for imperfect humans to develop excuses, reasons why a situation allows for or even requires disregarding Christian morality in a particular case. 	 E faigofie ke fai ne tino sē ‵lei katoatoa a fakamasakoga ki te pogai e ‵lei kae e ‵tau foki ei o fakasēaogā a amioga ‵lei faka-Kelisiano i se taimi.


“I felt that I was totally unworthy, but when I approached Jehovah in prayer to beg for his forgiveness, he would pick me up from my fallen state.” 	 “Ne maua ne au se lagonaga i au ko se aoga, kae kafai e ‵talo atu au ki a Ieova ke fakamagalo mai au, e puke aka ne ia au ki luga mai i te tulaga masei telā ne nofo ei au.”


May your answers show that you too ‘walk with the true God.’ 	 E mafai o fakaasi mai i au tali i a koe e ‘sa‵sale fakatasi mo te Atua tonu.’


Let us look at some situations that call for courage. Why Do We Have to Struggle? 3. 	 Ke onoono nei tatou ki nisi tulaga kolā e manakogina i ei te loto toa.


What Effect on You? 	 Se a Tau Fakaikuga i ei?


In the beginning I held back, saying: ‘That is not my cup of tea.’ 	 Muamua la ne mataku au kae fai atu, ‘E se tenā toku faiva.’


7, 8. (a) How is love for people linked with love for God? (b) How can we deepen our love for Jehovah? 	 7, 8. (a) E pokotia pefea a te ‵tou a‵lofa ki tino ona ko te ‵tou a‵lofa ki te Atua? (e) E mafai pefea o fai ne tatou ke ‵poko a te ‵tou a‵lofa ki a Ieova?


Jesus drew attention to God’s bounty when he taught: “Continue to love your enemies and to pray for those persecuting you; that you may prove yourselves sons of your Father who is in the heavens, since he makes his sun rise upon wicked people and good and makes it rain upon righteous people and unrighteous.” 	 Ne faka‵mafa mai ne Iesu te lasi o te alofa o te Atua i te taimi ne akoako atu ei a ia, penei: “Ke a‵lofa atu koutou ki otou fili, ‵talo foki mō latou kolā e fakasaua ki a koutou, ko te mea ke fai koutou mo tama a te otou Tamana telā i te lagi, telā e fakamaina mai ne ia a tena la ki tino amio ma‵sei mo tino amio ‵lei, e faka‵to foki ne ia a te vaiua ki tino amio‵tonu mo tino amio ma‵sei.”


If those of the Governing Body allow God’s Word rather than popular opinion to guide their decisions, who is really leading God’s people today? 	 Kafai a te Potukau Pule e talia ne latou a te Muna a te Atua i lō manatu o tino ke takitaki ei olotou fakaikuga, ko oi la e takitaki ne ia a tino o te Atua i aso nei?


God’s Word promises that Jehovah’s Messianic Kingdom will soon take over the governing of all human society on earth. 	 E folafola mai ne te Muna a te Atua me ko pili o pule mai te Malo faka-Mesia o te Atua ki tino katoa i te lalolagi nei.


They will not do any harm or cause any ruin in all my holy mountain; because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah as the waters are covering the very sea.”—Isaiah 11:6-9. 	 Ka seai eiloa se mea fakamataku kae masei i luga i Siona, te mauga tapu o te Aliki. A te laukele ka ‵fonu i te malamalama i uiga o te Aliki, e pelā mo te tai telā e ‵fonu i te suatai.”—Isaia 11:6-9.


But do beasts and plants hope to attain “the glorious freedom of the children of God”? 	 Kae e mata, e maua ne manu mo lakau a te fakamoemoega ke fai pelā me ne “fanau a te Atua”?


Most were Christian.” 	 A te tokoukega o latou ne Kelisiano.”


6. (a) What is the only path to life? (b) How does one elder prepare for the Memorial each year, and how might you do something similar? 	 6. (a) Se a te auala fua e tasi ki te ola? (e) E fakatoka pefea se toeaina mō te Fakamanatuga i tausaga takitasi, kae e mafai pefea o fai ne koe se mea tai ‵pau penā?


(Galatians 5:22, 23) Mildness of temper must be cultivated with the help of the holy spirit. 	 (Kalatia 5:22, 23) E ‵tau o fakamalosi aka te uiga ko te loto malalo fakatasi mo te fesoasoani o te agaga tapu.


One similarity between the nation of Israel and the Christian congregation is the arrangement of older men, or elders. 	 E tasi te mea e tai ‵pau ei a te fenua o Isalaelu mo te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano ko te fakatokaga o toeaina.


2 Many mainstream churches of Christendom still baptize newborn babies. 	 2 Koi papatiso eiloa ne lotu ‵lasi i Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se a pepe fou fatoā fa‵nau.


Still, we continued to give priority to Kingdom interests.—Matt. 6:33. 	 Kae tiga te feitu tenā, ne tumau eiloa māua i te fakamuamua a manakoga o te Malo.—Mata. 6:33.


Later, while I was on holiday, someone gave me the book The Bible—God’s Word or Man’s?* When I realized that the Bible is in harmony with true science, I felt that I needed to learn more about the Bible. 	 Fakamuli ifo, i te taimi koi malōlō ei au, ne tuku mai ne se tino a te tusi ko The Bible—God’s Word or Man’s? ki a au. I te iloaga ne au me e fetaui ‵lei a te Tusi Tapu mo mea fakasaienisi, ne oko mai a te lagonaga me e manakogina ke tauloto au ki mea e uke atu e uiga ki te Tusi Tapu.


“The Law has become our tutor leading to Christ, that we might be declared righteous due to faith. 	 “Tenei la, ko fai mo takitaki o tatou a te Tulafono, e takitaki ei ne ia tatou ke oko ki te oko mai o Keliso, ko te mea ke takuamiotonugina tatou i te fakatuanaki.


7 When Hosea married Gomer, she evidently was a virgin, and she was a faithful wife at the time she “bore to him a son.” 	 7 I te taimi ne avaga ei a Hosea mo Komeli, a ia koi tamafine eiloa, kae ne fakamaoni foki a ia ki tena avaga i te “fanauga o te lā tama muamua.”


(Psalm 55:22; 1 Corinthians 10:13) By drawing close to God in times of distress, we can keep things in perspective and successfully oppose the Devil.—James 4:7, 8. 	 (Salamo 55:22; 1 Kolinito 10:13) Mai te fakapilipili atu ki te Atua i taimi o fakalavelave, e mafai o iloa tonu ne tatou o fakatulaga a mea katoa kae ‵teke atu mo te manuia ki te Tiapolo.—Iakopo 4:7, 8.


What would happen if the people of Israel did not heed divine warnings? 	 Ne a mea ka ‵tupu māfai e se faka‵logo a tino Isalaelu ki polopolokiga a te Atua?


No, the almighty God simply sets forth his purpose and accomplishes it. 	 Kae e se penā loa te Atua malosi katoatoa, me ko oti ne fai ana fuafuaga kae e fakataunu foki ne ia.


And the prophetic portions build faith by showing that Jehovah knows the course of history centuries—even millenniums—in advance. 	 Kae e fakamalosi aka ne ana valoaga te ‵tou fakatuanaki ona ko te mea e fakaasi mai i ei me e iloa ne Ieova a mea kolā ka ‵tupu i te fia selau tausaga—mo te fia afe foki o tausaga—a koi tuai o ‵tupu a mea konā.


We were both ministerial servants, and we enjoyed working together. 	 Ne fai māua mo tavini fesoasoani, kae ne fia‵fia māua o ga‵lue fakatasi.


(Psalm 46:1; 47:2; 48:3) How beautifully Psalm 49 shows that no man “can by any means redeem even a brother”! 	 (Salamo 46:1; 47:2; 48:3) Ko se faka‵tau foki eiloa i te gali o te fakaasimaiga ne te Salamo 49 me e seai se tino e mafai “o fakaola a ia, e se mafai foki ne ia o ‵togi atu ki te Atua te ‵togi o tena ola”!


So he uses his system of things to discourage Bible reading and study. 	 Tela la, e fakaaoga ne ia a mea i tena lalolagi ke fakalavelave mai ki ‵tou faitauga mo ‵tou sukesukega ki te Tusi Tapu.


(Galatians 5:19-21) True, in today’s world “the works of the flesh” are much in evidence. 	 (Kalatia 5:19-21) E tonu, ko lavea ‵tonu atu ne tatou i aso nei a galuega e uke o “te manako faka te foitino.”


By making the effort to transform ‘the force actuating our mind,’ that is, the dominant inclination of our mind, we can change our personality from one that is overly negative to one that is positive. 	 Mai te taumafai ke ‵fuli ‘te malosi telā e fakagalue ne ia ‵tou mafaufau,’ ko mafai ei o ‵fuli ne tatou a ‵tou uiga mai lagonaga se aogā ki lagonaga aogā.


A FAITHFUL MAN LOSES A PRIVILEGE 	 NE GALO ATU SE TAULIAGA O SE TAGATA FAKAMAONI


Some brothers are able to open the Bible, read a thought-provoking text, and leave the householder with a question—all in less than a minute. 	 A nisi taina e mafai eiloa o ‵suke ki olotou Tusi Tapu, faitau se tusi siki telā e fakagasuesue ei te mafaufau, kae tuku atu se fesili ki te tino i te fale—e fai a mea katoa konei i se leva e se silia atu i te minute.


At Psalm 33:3, David wrote: “Do your best at playing on the strings along with joyful shouting.” 	 I te Salamo 33:3, ne tusi mai a Tavita, penei: ‘Fai te ‵toe mea e mafai o fai ke ‵viki atu ki a ia i te pese fou, ta faka‵lei te kitala kae ka‵laga fia‵fia.’


Victor Popovych, arrested in 1970 	 Ko oi te mafuaga o faifaiga ma‵sei kolā ne fai ki a Iesu?


(Luke 8:1-3) From personal experience, Jesus could say: “Practice giving, and people will give to you. They will pour into your laps a fine measure, pressed down, shaken together and overflowing. 	 (Luka 8:1-3) Mai i mea ne ‵tupu ki a ia, ne mafai ei o fai atu a Iesu: “Tuku atu fua a mea a koutou ki nisi tino, ka ko te Atua ka tuku atu ne ia a mea ki a koutou; ka maua ne koutou se fua katoatoa, se manuia lasi, ka ‵ligi atu ki otou lima a mea katoa e mafai ne koutou o puke.


It may help to make the arrangement known to others. 	 E ‵lei foki ke iloa ne nisi tino a te fakatokaga tenā.


By your example, show your children that you truly believe that the greatest wealth we can possess is spiritual, not material.—Matt. 5:3. 	 Fakaasi atu ki au tamaliki me e talitonu fakamaoni koe me i te ‵toe koloa tāua e ‵tau o maua ne tatou ko mea faka-te-agaga, kae sē ko mea faka-te-foitino.—Mataio 5:3.


And now we are nearing the time for a return to rule by God, true theocracy, the Kingdom of Jehovah in the hands of Jesus Christ. 	 Kae nei la, ko pili atu tatou ki te taimi ka pule mai ei te Atua, ko te Malo o Ieova i lima o Iesu Keliso.