Long-suffering will also help us to be patient with our workmates or schoolmates. 	 Ka fesoasoani mai foki a te kufaki ki a tatou ke onosai i amioga o tino kolā e ga‵lue kae a‵koga fakatasi tatou.


And because we live in a depraved and self-gratifying world ruled by Satan the Devil, we are bombarded with images and propaganda that can easily lead us astray—even if we would give them only a quick glance. 	 Kae ona ko te mea e ola tatou i se lalolagi masei telā e pule ki ei a Satani te Tiapolo kae fakafiafia ifo eiloa te tino ki a ia, ko malaku eiloa a vaegā ata mo aofaga kolā e faigofie ke takitaki ei tatou keatea—kafai foki loa e ‵kilo fakavave atu fua tatou ki ei.


Prior to Jesus’ birth, even before she became pregnant, Mary was visited by an angel whom the Bible identifies as Gabriel. 	 Mai mua o te fanaumaiga o Iesu, kae koituai foki o faitama a Malia, ne fesokotaki atu se agelu telā ne fakaigoa ne te Tusi Tapu ko Kapilielu ki tou fafine. “Ke i a koe te filemu!


Therefore, as you prepare to conduct a Bible study, pray for Jehovah’s help. 	 Tela la, kafai ko fakatoka koe ki se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu, ‵talo atu ki a Ieova mō tena fesoasoani.


It may surprise you that this unique Hebrew name appears thousands of times in ancient Bible manuscripts. 	 Kāti ka poi koe me e sae mai fakafia afe taimi a te igoa tu ‵kese tenei i te ‵gana Epelu i loto i tusitusiga faka-te-Tusi Tapu i aso mua.


And we can do further research using the vast amount of material provided by the faithful and discreet slave class. 	 Kae e mafai o momea aka te uke o ‵tou mea e sukesuke ki ei mai te fakaaogāga o tusi kolā ne fakatoka ne te tavini fakamaoni kae poto.


Even today, a visitor can find green-speckled fragments of copper-bearing stones scattered about. 	 Ke oko foki loa ki aso nei, e mafai o lavea atu i kogā koga katoa i konā a tamā fatu e ‵piki i ei a kopa kae pulepule lanulauniu.


(Psalm 55:12-15) At their death, Ahithophel and his companions went to Sheol. 	 (Salamo 55:12-15) I te taimi ne ‵mate i ei, ne olo atu loa a Aitofele mo ana taugasoa ki Seoli.


They want to know the truth about our Creator and desire to learn what the Bible says about the meaning of life. 	 E ma‵nako latou ke iloa atu te munatonu e uiga ki te ‵tou Atua telā ne faite ne ia tatou mo muna a te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te aogā o te olaga.


“Time is one of the world’s deepest mysteries,” states one encyclopedia. 	 “A te taimi ko te ‵toe mea faka‵numi tino eiloa e tasi i te lalolagi,” ko pati i te encyclopedia e tasi.


Jesus said: “Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every utterance coming forth through Jehovah’s mouth.” 	 Ne fai mai Iesu: “E se na ko meakai fua e ola ei te tino, ka ko muna katoa kolā e ‵to mai i te gutu o te Atua.”


Each eye has some 30,000 individual lenses. 	 I mata takitasi, e nofo ki se 30,000 o tamā mea pelā me ne kilasi kolā e fesoasoani ke lavea ‵mao ne ia a mea.


(Gal. 3:16) Nevertheless, thanks to Jehovah’s unfailing promises, they will be resurrected to perfect human life in an earthly paradise.—Ps. 37:11; Isa. 26:19; Hos. 13:14. 	 (Kala. 3:16) Kae ui i ei, e fakafetai tatou ki folafolaga a Ieova kolā e mautinoa me ka fakataunu, me ka toe faka‵tu aka latou ki te ola ‵lei katoatoa i te feitu faka-te-foitino i te lalolagi palataiso.—Sala. 37:11; Isa. 26:19; Hose. 13:14.


As a teacher, Jesus never talked over the heads of others. 	 Ne seki fakaaogā eiloa ne Iesu a pati kolā e se malama‵lama i ei a tino i te taimi ne akoako atu ei a ia.


(Deuteronomy 23:12-14) Doing so helped me and my fellow missionaries develop a positive reputation. 	 (Teutelonome 23:12-14) A te faiga penā ne ati aka ei ne au mo oku taina misionale se ata ‵lei.


The marriage bond is strengthened when each partner behaves as a lesser one.—Read Philippians 2:1-4. 	 Ka malosi a te fesokotakiga o te tauavaga māfai a lāua taki tokotasi e amio pelā me se tino sē taulia.—Faitau te Filipi 2:1-4.


13, 14. What are some occasions when parents can inculcate Bible truths in their children, using what aids? 	 13, 14. Ne a nisi taimi e mafai ei o faka‵goto ifo ne mātua a muna‵tonu i te Tusi Tapu ki olotou tama‵liki, kae ne a tusi e mafai o fakaaogā ne latou?


There are three lines of evidence that together provide overwhelming evidence, like the pattern of a fingerprint that identifies but one person. Does Jesus match the pattern? Consider: 	 E isi ne fakamaoniga e tolu kolā kafai e tuku fakatasi, ko maua mai i ei se fakatalitonuga sē fuafuagina, e pelā me se fakailoga i te matikao lima telā e fakaasi mai fua i ei a te tino e tokotasi—ko Iesu.


“In the past, I constantly drifted in and out of problems and crises,” he says. 	 “I taimi ko ‵teka, ne pokotia faeloa au ne fakalavelave e uke,” muna a tou tagata.


When challenged by the Jewish religious leaders, he refused to provide a self-glorifying sign from heaven. 	 I te taimi ne ma‵nako ei ki ei a takitaki o te lotu Iutaia, ne ita fitifiti ma fai ne ia se fakailoga mai te lagi.


21 Acts of goodness do not have to be dramatic in order to have a fine effect. 	 21 E se manakogina te faiga o mea ‵lei e uke ko te mea ke mafai o maua mai ei a ikuga gali.


Think of how much everyone would benefit if there were no abandoned mates, divorce courts, or child-custody cases. 	 Ke na mafaufau ki te uke o mea aogā e maua māfai e se toe tiakina ne tino olotou avaga, e se toe ‵tala olotou avaga, io me se toe fakatau kinau eiloa ki te tausiga o tama‵liki.


Moses says: “I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad.” 	 E fai mai a Mose: “Ko tuku atu ne au ke filifili koutou i mea konei, te ‵lei me ko te masei, te ola me ko te mate.”


Seven angels receive seven trumpets. 	 Ne tuku atu ki agelu e tokofitu a pu e fitu.


FAITH IS BUILT ON EVIDENCE AND SOUND REASONING 	 E ATI AKA TE FAKATUANAKI I LUGA I FAKAMAONIGA MO MAFAUFAUGA ‵LEI


13. What can we learn from the account of the golden calf? 13 After they left Egypt, the Israelites made a golden calf to worship. 	 13 Ko oti ne tiakina ne te kau Isalaelu a Aikupito, kae ne faite ne latou se pulumakau aulo ke tapuaki ki ei.


Jonah came to have Jehovah’s view of the repentant Ninevites 	 E mafai pefea o fakamalosi aka ne tatou a misionale mo nisi tino kolā e ga‵lue i nisi fenua?


Unrepentantly resorting to speech of that kind is unforgivable. 	 A te faiga o vaegā pati penā e aunoa mo te salamō e se mafai o fakamagalogina.


Can a Christian really justify choosing to be entertained by the sort of people he would never dream of inviting into his home? 	 E mata, e mafai eiloa o fakasakosako mai se Kelisiano ke filifili a ia ke fakafiafia ne vaegā tino kolā ne seki mafaufau eiloa a ia ke ‵kami mai ki loto i tena fale?


9 Comparably, for more than a century now, the anointed brothers of Christ, those with the heavenly hope, have served as “a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God.” (1 Peter 2:5) They have taken the lead in dispensing Bible truths to others. 	 (1 Petelu 2:5) Ko oti ne fai ne latou te takitakiga i te fakaasiatuga o te munatonu i te Tusi Tapu ki nisi tino.


And what blessings come from walking with God? 	 Ne a fakamanuiaga ka maua mai te sa‵sale fakatasi mo te Atua?


(Acts 11:1, 18) Meanwhile, the preaching work continued to bear fruit among the Jews. 	 (Galuega 11:1, 18) Kae i te vaitaimi tenā, ne fua malosi mai ei te galuega talai i tino Iutaia.


23 We can have similar confidence regarding Jehovah’s future actions. 	 23 E ‵tau foki o penā te ‵tou tali‵tonu e uiga ki mea kolā ka fai ne Ieova i aso mai mua.


5 It is not hard to acquire such a viewpoint. 	 5 E se se mea faigata ke maua ne tatou se vaegā kilokiloga penā.


How did Jesus react? 	 Ne a mea ne fai ne Iesu i ei?


1:19—Who is the “daystar,” when does he rise, and how do we come to know that this has happened? 	 1:19—Ko oi te “fetu ao,” kae ne sae aka anafea, kae e iloa pefea ne tatou me ko oti ne tupu te mea tenei?


What caused Jesus to become “overjoyed in the holy spirit”? 	 Se a te mea ne fai ei a Iesu ke ‘‵fonu i te fiafia i te agaga tapu’?


The Devil had a malicious attitude and a sinister objective. 	 Ne maua ne te Tiapolo se uiga matagā mo se fakamoemoega sē ‵lei.


In fact, even such faithful servants of God as Moses and Jeremiah expressed a lack of confidence in their ability to speak in public. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ne fakaasi atu foki ne tavini fakamaoni a te Atua e pelā mo Mose mo Ielemia a te sē lava o te loto tali‵tonu me e mafai ne lāua o fai‵pati atu i mua o tino e tokouke.


(Matthew 17:24, 25; Mark 8:27-29) Similarly, parents have many important lessons to teach their children. 	 (Mataio 17:24, 25; Maleko 8:27-29) I se auala tai ‵pau, e uke a akoakoga tāua e maua ne mātua ke akoako ei olotou tama‵liki.


The error that Jesus highlighted was the refusal of people to heed the warning being given. 	 A te mea ‵se telā ne faka‵mafa mai ne Iesu ko te ita fitifiti o tino ma faka‵logo ki te faka‵pulaga fakamataku telā ne fakaasi atu ki a latou.


Since we enjoy spiritual light, what should we do? 	 Ona ko te mainaga faka-te-agaga ko maua ne tatou, ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou?


17 Another example is that of a woman who grew up in a family in which education was highly valued. 	 17 A te suā tala ko te tala o te fafine telā ne tupu aka i se kāiga telā ne fakatāua malosi ne latou a mea tau akoakoga.


(Genesis 17:15-18; Hebrews 11:17-19) Because Abraham did not withhold even his son, Jehovah declared: “By means of your seed all nations of the earth will certainly bless themselves.” 	 (Kenese 17:15-18; Epelu 11:17-19) Me ne seki taofi aka ne Apelaamo a tena tama, ne fai atu a Ieova penei: “Mai i tau fanau ka fakamanuia ei ne atufenua katoa i te lalolagi a latou eiloa.”


In effect, we say to those to whom we preach: ‘We brought a beautiful gift for you. 	 E tonu, e pelā eiloa me fai atu tatou ki tino kolā e talai tatou ki ei: ‘Ne aumai ne matou se meaalofa gali mō koe.


How reassuring it is to know that Jehovah will rescue his people from the attack of Gog of the land of Magog! 	 Se fakamalosiga ‵lei eiloa ke iloa atu me ka faka‵sao ne Ieova ana tino mai te taua a Koka mai te fenua o Makoku!


Paul wrote of the anointed ones: “He that was called when a freeman is a slave of Christ. 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo e uiga ki tino fakaekegina: “A te tino saoloto telā ko fai mo Kelisiano, se tavini a Keliso.


WOULD it surprise you to learn that Sarah was brought up in a religiously devout home? 	 E MATA, e talitonu koe me ne puti aka a Sala i loto i se kāiga telā e fakatāua malosi ne latou a mea fakalotu?


• When was the faithful slave appointed over all the Lord’s belongings, and why at that time? 	 • Ko te taimi fea ne fakasopo ei te tavini fakamaoni ke pule i mea katoa a te Aliki, kae kaia ne fai ei penā i te taimi tenā?


Treasure Hidden for Centuries (Georgian Bible), 6/1 	 Se Koloa Tāua Telā ne Galo i Senitenali e Uke (Georgian Bible), 6/1


It is a matter between him and Jehovah. 	 A te mea tenei se mea e ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne te tino i te va o laua mo Ieova.


But has God done anything to remedy the situation? 	 Kae e mata, ko oti ne fai ne te Atua se mea ke faka‵lei aka ei te tulaga tenei?


And what joy we experience when a person to whom we preach responds favorably, wants to learn more, and proves to be “a friend of peace”! 	 Mā‵faga o mea fakafiafia māfai ko saga tonu mai se tino ne talai tatou ki ei kae ko manako foki ke tauloto a ia ki mea e uke atu, kae fia fai foki e pelā me se ‘tama o te filemu’!


For example, Bianca from Germany says: “I cannot thank Jehovah enough for helping me with my worries and for being at my side each day. The world out there is chaotic and bleak. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, Ne fai mai a Bianca se fafine Siamani penei: “E se mafai eiloa o gata toku loto fakafetai ki a Ieova i te taimi ne taotaomaki ei au ne oku fakalavelave e uke ‵ki kae ne fai eiloa a ia e pelā me se tino fesoasoani i oku tafa o fakamafanafana mai au i aso takitasi.


21 Draw Close to God—“The Nations Will Have to Know That I Am Jehovah” 	 Fakafesagai Atu ki Fakalavelave Faiga‵ta o Aso Nei mo te Loto Malosi


Respect plays what part in a happy marriage? 	 Se a te aogā o te fakaasi atu o te āva i se fakaipoipoga fiafia?


12 Some, however, may disagree. 	 12 Kae kāti ka se lotoma‵lie a nisi tino ki ei.


MATERIALISM—THE TRAP THAT CHOKES 	 TE MANAKO KI KOPE FAKA-TE-FOITINO—TE MALEI TELĀ E ‵LAVE I EI TATOU


13 In addition to being well prepared, some find that they are more attentive at meetings when they sit close to the front of the Kingdom Hall. 	 A te kilo ‵tonu atu ki te failauga, te ‵suke ki se tusi siki māfai ko faitau mai, mo te tusiga ki lalo o manatu tāua, ne auala foki e fesoasoani mai ei ke ‵saga tonu atu tatou.


Jesus—The Sower of Kingdom Truth 	 Iesu—Te Tino ‵Toki Fuaga o Te Munatonu o te Malo


• During his earthly life, what circumstances and influences did Jesus experience firsthand? 	 • I tena olaga i te lalolagi nei, ne a mea ne ‵tupu kae ne oko tonu atu ki a Iesu?


Of course, Jehovah was a refuge and a stronghold for the man Jesus Christ, even as He is for Jesus’ anointed followers and their dedicated companions as a group in this “time of the end.”—Daniel 12:4. 	 E tonu, ne fai a Ieova mo fai a te lafiga mo te ‵puiga o Iesu Keliso e pelā foki eiloa ki soko fakaekegina o Iesu mo tavini tukugina atu i te “taimi o te gataga.”—Tanielu 12:4. Ka Tali Mai Pefea ne Koe?


Is that not what you would expect of true Christians? 	 E mata, e se tenā loa te mea e fakamoemoe koe ke fai ne Kelisiano ‵tonu?


Why have Jehovah’s servants been under attack? 	 Kaia ko oso mai ei a tino ki tavini a Ieova?


According to Jesus, whom should we love? 	 Ko oi e ‵Tau o A‵lofa ki ei a Kelisiano?


Miraculously, there is more than enough for everyone to eat! 	 E auala i se vavega, ne lava kae ‵toe a meakai ke ‵kai ki ei a tino katoa!


Then the baby would die too. 	 Kae ka mate foki a te pepe.


See The Watchtower of September 15, 1997, page 15. 	 Onoono ki Te Faleleoleo Maluga o Oketopa 1, 1997, itulau e 13.


Better still, it brings joy to Jehovah’s heart. 	 Kae e sili atu i te tāua, e fakafiafia atu foki au faifaiga konā ki te loto o Ieova.


He spoke of “Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you executed on a stake but whom God raised up from the dead.” 	 Ne faipati atu a ia e uiga ki a “Iesu Keliso te Nasaleta, telā ne tamate ne koutou i luga i se pou kae telā ne toe fakatu aka ne te Atua mai te mate.”


One of the English-speaking world’s famous poets, John Milton (1608-1674), wrote Paradise Lost and its sequel Paradise Regained. In his works, Milton referred to the reward that the faithful will receive in an earthly paradise. 	 Ne tusi ne John Milton (1608-1674), se tagata tusi fakalagi lauiloa, a te tusi ko te Paradise Lost [Te Palataiso ne Galo] mo tena fakasokoga ko te Paradise Regained [Te Palataiso ne Toe Maua Mai]. I ana tusi konā, ne fakasino atu a Milton ki te taui telā ka maua ne tino fakamaoni i te lalolagi palataiso.


A small vacant school became home for our group. 	 Ne fai se akoga foliki mo fai te koga ‵nofo o te motou potukau.


12. What is proselytism, and how has it come to be viewed? 12 The Greek language has the word pro·se’ly·tos, which means a “convert.” 	 12 E maua i te ‵gana Eleni a te pati ko te pro·se’ly·tos, telā e fakauiga ki te “‵fuli.”


How does Satan try to influence individuals? 	 E taumafai pefea a Satani o fakamalosi a tino taki tokotasi?


Before the second world war, there were about one hundred Kingdom preachers in that land. 	 E nofo ki se selau tupu a tino talai o te Malo i te fenua tenei mai mua o te taua i te lua a te lalolagi.


(2 Cor. 4:8, 9) But remember that Jehoshaphat acknowledged in a public prayer how weak he and his people felt. 	 (2 Koli. 4:8, 9) Kae masaua me ne fakaasi ‵tonu atu ne Iosefatu i tena ‵talo i mua o tino e tokouke, a te vāi‵vai o ia mo ana tino.


SHADOWS OF JESUS’ SACRIFICE 	 MEA KOLĀ NE FAKAATA MAI NE LATOU TE TAULAGA A IESU


(Job 31:1) Now, that is an example to follow! 	 (Iopu 31:1) Tenei eiloa te taimi ke tau‵tali atu ki te fakaakoakoga gali tenā.


As to the latter measurement, many husbands rate poorly, for they are governed by the spirit of the world and by human standards. 	 Kafai e fua aka latou e ‵tusa mo te mea fakaoti tenei, e tokouke a tāgata a‵vaga e se oko ki te fua tenā, me e pule atu ki a latou a te agaga o te lalolagi e pelā foki mo tulaga masani o tāgata.


What is flirting, and how may the problem be controlled? 	 Se a te fai fāmau valea, kae e mafai pefea o pule atu ki ei?


What a frank admission that human rule is a failure! 	 Ko tafaga te ‵tonu o pati konā me ko seai eiloa se aoga o pulega a tino!


Instead, he says, “You are,” expressing his confidence. 	 I lō te fai penā, e fai atu a ia: “A koe,” telā e fakaasi atu ei tena loto talitonu katoatoa.


We thereby demonstrate that we have the same frame of mind that David had. 	 Tela la, e fakaasi atu foki ne tatou me maua ne tatou te kilokiloga telā ne maua ne Tavita.


(Rev. 1:13-16) For example, he recognizes that what seems to be an injustice to us may be a misinterpretation or a misunderstanding on our part. 	 (Faka. 1:13-16) Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e iloa ne ia a te mea telā e foliga mai pelā me se faifaiga sē tonu ne fai ki a tatou, kāti e pogai mai fua ona ko te sē malamalama o tatou io me fakauiga ‵se ne tatou.


“Praise Jah, you people!”—PS. 	 E ‵Tau o ‵Viki Fakatasi Tatou ki a Ieova


God-fearing friends can render important assistance to those who are distressed. 	 E mafai eiloa o tuku atu ne taugasoa kolā e ma‵taku ki te Atua a fesoasoani tāua ki tino kolā e loto māfatia.


Yet, no such reluctance prevented Joyce from speaking to her brother-in-law. 	 Kae, ne seki taofi aka a Joyce ne te kilokiloga tenā mai te faipati atu ki te avaga a tena taina.


The Bible says: “When the chief priests and the scribes saw the marvelous things [Jesus] did and the boys that were crying out in the temple and saying: ‘Save, we pray, the Son of David!’ they became indignant and said to [Jesus]: ‘Do you hear what these are saying?’”—Matthew 21:15, 16; John 12:42. 	 Ne ka‵laga foki a tama‵liki i loto i te Fale Tapu, kae fai ake olotou pati penei, ‘Ke vikia te Tama a Tavita!’ Telā, fai mai ei latou ki a Iesu, ‘E lagona ne koe olotou pati ne fai?’ ”—Mataio 21:15, 16; Ioane 12:42.


Why do we need to meditate on admonition from God? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei mo tatou o mafaufau ‵loto ki fakatonuga mai i te Atua?


Witnessing the progress of Jehovah’s work moved Samaritans who then lived in the Jewish homeland and returnees who had succumbed to pagan influences to make needed changes in their lives. 	 A te molimau ki te gasolo atu ki mua o te galuega a Ieova ne fakamalosi atu ki tino Samalia, kolā ne ‵nofo i te fenua o te kau Iutaia mo tino kolā ne ‵foki atu kae ne aofia i faifaiga fāpaupau, ke fai a nisi ‵fuliga i olotou olaga.


(John 10:11, 27) True to his word, Jesus died a sacrificial death in behalf of his sheep, but Jehovah “raised him up to be leader and Saviour.”—Acts 5:31, New Jerusalem Bible; Heb. 13:20. 	 (Ioane 10:11, 27) E tonu, e ‵tusa mo ana pati, ne mate a Iesu e pelā me se taulaga mō ana mamoe, kae ko Ieova “ne fakatu ne ia a ia mo fai te takitaki mo te Fakaola.”—Galuega 5:31, New Jerusalem Bible; Epelu 13:20.


(Gen. 2:19, 20) What pleasure it must have brought Adam to observe these creatures, to study their characteristics, and to decide what name might be appropriate for each one of them! 	 (Kene. 2:19, 20) Se mea fakafiafia eiloa ki a Atamu ke tausi faka‵lei ne ia a manu, iloilo a uiga io me ko faifaiga a latou, kae filifili aka foki ne ia a igoa kolā e fetaui ‵lei mo manu takitasi konā!


Here especially, Jesus’ teaching departs from that of the Dalai Lama, for Jesus taught that humans cannot be truly happy independent of God. 	 E fakaasi mai i konei te ‵kese o akoakoga a Iesu mai mea kolā e akoako atu ne te Dalai Lama me e akoako mai a Iesu me e se mafai ne tatou o maua te fiafia māfai e ‵tu tokotasi tatou mai te Atua.


Jesus’ description matches the times we are living in.—Matthew 24:3-14; 2 Timothy 3:1-5. 	 E fetaui ‵tonu eiloa a fakamatalaga konā a Iesu mo ‵tou aso nei.—Mataio 24:3-14; 2 Timoteo 3:1-5.


As was the custom, they concluded a marriage covenant, betrothing Rebekah to Isaac. 	 E pelā mo te masani, ne fakaiku aka ne lāua te feagaiga o te fakaipoipoga, ke ‵sai te feagaiga a Lepeka ki a Isaako.


After hearing fascinating experiences from their friends who served in other countries, Hans and Brook were motivated to try pioneering abroad. 	 I te taimi ne lagona ei ne laua a tala mai lā taugasoa kolā ne tavini atu i nisi fenua, ne fakamalosi aka a Hans mo Brook ke taumafai o olo atu o paenia i nisi fenua.


Strengthen spirituality. 	 Fakamalosi aka a tou fesokotakiga mo te Atua.


After the destruction of Jerusalem in 607 B.C.E., the remnant of Judah fled to Egypt despite the prophet Jeremiah’s warning. 	 Faitalia a faka‵pulaga a Ielemia, ne ‵tele atu a te ‵toega o tino Iutaia ki Aikupito mai tua o te fakamaseiga o Ielusalema i te 607 T.L.M.


(2 Ki. 20:16-18) He foretold that the line of human kings who were said to sit on “Jehovah’s throne” in Jerusalem would be removed. 	 (2 Tupu 20:16-18) Ne fai atu foki a Ieova ki te kau Isalaelu me ka sē toe talia ne ia ke saga‵saga olotou tupu i tena “nofogaaliki” i Ielusalema.


Choose Your Goals Wisely! 	 Ke Filifili ou Fakamoemoega mo te Poto!


(Acts 20:29, 30) But in the year 1919, Jesus released his anointed followers from their captivity to false religion and gathered them together in “a perfect bond of union.” 	 (Galu. 20:29, 30) Kae i te 1919, ne fakasaoloto ne Iesu ana soko fakaekegina kolā ne ‵nofo pologa ki lotu ‵se kae fakamaopoopo fakatasi latou i “te fusi ‵lei katoatoa telā e fai ei ke ‵kau fakatasi a tino.”


• How far-reaching should our love be? 	 • E pefea te lasi o ‵tou a‵lofa e ‵tau o fakaasi atu?


When Pharisees saw Jesus attending a banquet at Matthew’s home, they asked his disciples: “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” 	 I te taimi ne lavea ei ne te kau Falesaio me ne fanatu a Iesu o kai i te fale o Mataio, ne fesili atu latou ki ana soko: “Kaia e ‵kai fakatasi ei te otou faiakoga mo tino ao lafoga mo tino agasala?”


Jesus reasoned: If a child asks for a fish, will a loving father give him a serpent? 	 Ne fai ne Iesu te fesili: E mata, e mafai ne se tamana alofa o tuku atu se gata ki tena tama manafai e fakamolemole mai ki se ika?


Doubtless he knew what Jehovah had proclaimed in the garden of Eden: “That is why a man will leave his father and his mother and he must stick to his wife and they must become one flesh.” 	 Ne ‵tau o iloa ne ia a muna a Ieova kolā ne fai atu ne Ia i te fatoaga ko Etena: “Tena te pogai e tiakina ei ne te tagata tena tamana mo tena matua kae nofo fakatasi mo te fafine, tela ko tasi ei laua.”


It is our archenemy, Satan, who wants us to think that way. 	 Ko te ‵tou fili sili ko Satani tenā e manako ke mafau‵fau tatou penā.


Does it subsist only in the Roman Catholic Church? 	 E mata, ko te Lotu Katolika?


Soon, at the age of 17, I started to serve as a regular pioneer. 	 E se leva, i te taimi ko 17 oku tausaga, ne kamata au o tavini atu e pelā me se paenia tumau.


Commanded by tribunes and centurions, they also maintained order at the games and in the theaters and reinforced the firefighting service. 	 Mai te takitakiga a ofisa o te kautau mo ofisa e puipui a saolotoga o tino, ne fai foki ne sotia leoleo a fakatonuga i tafaoga mo malae ‵lasi kae fesoasoani atu ki te tamatega o afi.


12 In Bible times, for example, women prophesied. 	 12 E pelā mo aso i te Tusi Tapu, ne ‵valo atu ne fafine a valoaga.


(2 Samuel 12:1-13) David did not resent the reproof. 	 (2 Samuelu 12:1-13) Ne seki ita Tavita i pati polopoloki konā.


18 We too must fully trust in Jehovah, for he alone will be our salvation when the present system undergoes the greatest tribulation of all human history. 	 18 E ‵tau foki mo tatou o tali‵tonu katoatoa ki a Ieova, me ko ia fua tokotasi ka faka‵sao ne ia tatou māfai ko oko mai te fakalavelave lasi ki te fakanofonofoga tenei.


7 “Faith is the assured expectation of things hoped for, the evident demonstration of realities though not beheld,” says the Bible. 	 7 “A te fakatuanaki, ko te talitonu ki mea e fakamoe‵moe tatou ki ei, ko te talitonu fakamaoni foki ki mea e se matea ki mata,” ko pati i te Tusi Tapu.


6 Second, we may commend the sincere person for raising this question. 	 6 A te lua o mea, ko te fakamālō atu e uiga mō te fakasaeakaga ne ia o te fesili tenei.


Though we are few in number compared with the nations, our zealous share in the Kingdom-preaching and disciple-making activity brings us to the world’s attention. 	 E tiga eiloa e mu‵tana te aofaki o tatou māfai e fakatusa ki te aofaki o tino i atufenua katoa, a te ‵tou ‵kau atu mo te loto finafinau ki te galuega talai mo te faiga o soko ne fai ei ke ‵saga mai a tino o te lalolagi.


Frightful and fear-inspiring it is. 	 Ko ma‵laga atu latou i loto i te lalolagi o puke malo a nisi fenua.


Though Solomon had been a success in many ways, in time he disappointed Jehovah. 	 E tigā eiloa ne manuia a Solomona i auala e uke, i te fakaotiga, ne fakafanoanoa ne ia a Ieova.


Haman is hanged on the stake that he has made for Mordecai, and the intended victim becomes the prime minister! 	 Ne polotata a Hamanu i te sataulo telā ne fakatoka ne ia mō Moletekai, kae ne fai ei a Moletekai mo fai te ulu o te malo!


Like Ulf, mentioned earlier, we may have no choice but to endure a persistent trial. 	 E pelā mo Ulf, telā ne fakamatala atu mai mua, i nisi taimi ko seai eiloa se ‵tou mea e mafai o fai kae nā ko te kufaki fua i se fakalavelave telā e tumau kae faigata.


We never lost that desire to serve at Bethel—but it proved to be a long time in coming! 	 Ne seki galo atu i a māua a te manakoga tenā ke tavini atu i te Peteli—kae ne tai leva loa te faka‵taliga ki ei!


2 A situation arose that could have had such an effect on some people in the Christian congregation in first-century Corinth, Greece. 	 2 Ne sae aka foki se fakalavelave penā, telā kāti ne pokotia ei a nisi tino i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano i Kolinito mua, i Eleni.


Paul identified the reason: They have a conscience.—Read Romans 2:14, 15. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Paulo a te pogai: E isi ne olotou loto lagona.—Faitau te Loma 2:14, 15.


1, 2. (a) How did the Jews in Jesus’ day feel about God’s Kingdom? (b) What did Jesus do to impart proper understanding of the Kingdom, and with what results? 	 1, 2. (a) E pefea a lagonaga o tino Iutaia i aso o Iesu e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua? (e) Ne a mea ne fai ne Iesu ke fakamalamalama faka‵lei atu a mea e uiga ki te Malo, kae ne a mea ne iku mai i ei?


It may be helpful to remind inactive ones of what blessings they once enjoyed? 	 Ne a fakamanuiaga ne maua muamua ne tino ‵mate faka-te-agaga e ‵lei ke fakamasaua atu ki a latou?


And are you ‘seeking meekness’ by displaying a meek, submissive attitude toward God and his arrangements for salvation? 	 E mata, e ‘loto maulalo’ koe mai i te fakaasiatuga o se uiga loto maulalo kae fakalogo ki te Atua mo ana fakatokaga mō te fakaolataga?


He arranged for the extermination of all the Jews who lived in the vast Persian Empire and set a specific date on which the genocide was to happen. 	 Ne fakatonu atu a Hamanu ki tino o te malo o Pelesia ke tamate a tino Iutaia katoa i te aso telā ko oti ne filifili ne ia.


7 Jesus made remarkable use of questions. He often did so even when it would have been less time-consuming just to tell his listeners the point. 	 Ne fai faeloa a ia penā faitalia foki eiloa me e mu‵tana fua a taimi e fakamāumāu māfai e taku ‵tonu atu ki ana tino fakalogo‵logo a te manatu tāua.


We have God’s own word on it: “Look! 	 E mautinoa i a tatou a te mea tenei ona ko te tautoga a te Atua: “Kiloke!


13:20, 21—Does this miracle support the veneration of religious relics? 	 13:20, 21—E mata, e ‵lago atu te vavega tenei ki te tapuakiga ki tupua fakalotu?


6-8. What was foretold at Zephaniah 1:4-6, and how was that prophecy fulfilled in ancient Judah? 	 6 I te valoaga e uiga ki faifaiga a te Atua ki tapuakiga ‵se, e fai mai penei a te Sefanaia 1:4-6: “Ka fakasala ne au a tino o te fakai o Ielusalema mo tino katoa o te fenua ko Iuta.


(Ephesians 5:19) We do our best to praise Jehovah in the field ministry. 	 (Efeso 5:19) E fakaoti ne tatou ‵tou mafi ke tavae atu ki a Ieova i te galuega talai.


Now Timothy may have been baptized for only two or three years at the time he was chosen. 	 Kae ne fatoā papatiso a Timoteo i te lua io me ko te tolu o tausaga a koi tuai o filifiligina a ia.


4 In the garden of Eden, Adam and Eve enjoyed radiant health and had perfect minds. 	 4 I te fatoaga o Etena, ne ma‵losi ‵ki a Atamu mo Eva kae ne ‵lei katoatoa foki lā mafaufau.


As we show greater concern for the people we meet, and as we endeavor to improve our effectiveness in reaching the hearts of our listeners, our enthusiasm for the ministry increases. 	 Kafai e ‵saga tonu atu tatou ki tino kolā e fetaui mo tatou kae taumafai ke momea aka te apo o tatou i te fakaokoatuga o mea ki loto o ‵tou tino fakalogo‵logo, ka gasolo aka eiloa ki luga a ‵tou loto finafinau mō te galuega talai.


The Scriptures mention “the book of Jashar” and “the book of the Wars of Jehovah.” 	 E faipati loa te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki “Te Tusi a Iasela” mo “te Tusi o Taua a te Aliki.”


These are listed below. 	 A mea konei e fakasolo atu mai lalo.


▪ Stronger family relationships 	 ▪ Se fesokotakiga ‵lei mo tena kāiga


(Judges 13:6-14) How encouraged Manoah must have felt! 	 (Famasino 13:6-14) Ko tafaga te loto malosi o Manoa!


Now she demonstrates commendable zeal by sharing diligently in field service, helping other people spiritually.—Ps. 83:18; 115:4-8; 1 John 5:21. 	 Nei la, ko fakaasi mai ne ia a te lasi o tena loto finafinau mai te galue malosi i te galuega talai, kae fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino i te feitu faka-te-agaga.—Salamo 83:18; 115:4-8; 1 Ioane 5:21.


No suggestion of giving until it hurts was ever made. 	 E seai eiloa se manatu ne fai mai e uiga ki te tuku atu o meaalofa kae ke fakafaigata i ei te olaga.


Jehovah can in a similar way consider as righteous the faithful Christians today who have the Bible-based hope of living forever on earth. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, e kilo atu foki a Ieova ki Kelisiano fakamaoni i aso nei pelā me amio‵tonu kae ne maua ne latou te fakamoemoega mai te Tusi Tapu ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i te lalolagi nei.


The almond tree is “one of the first trees to bloom in the spring.” 	 A te lakau ko te alamoni se “lakau e tasi mai i lakau katoa kolā e ‵fua mai ana pulalakau i te ‵tau mafanafana.”


But as was true in the days of Noah, our time has also witnessed it on an unprecedented scale. 	 Kae pelā mo aso o Noa, e penā foki te tulaga o amioga fakasauā i ‵tou taimi nei.


The making of bulls for this purpose did not in any way violate the second commandment, which prohibited the making of objects for worship.—Exodus 20:4, 5. 	 A te fakaaogāga o pulumakau i te auala tenei ne seki ofa ei te lua o tulafono, telā ne fakatapu i ei te faitega o fakailoga mō tapuakiga.—Esoto 20:4, 5.


(Isaiah 30:21) Jehovah speaks to us through his inspired Word, the Bible. 	 Tautali i ei.’ ” (Isaia 30:21) E faipati mai a Ieova ki a tatou e auala i tena Muna, ko te Tusi Tapu.


CONQUERING PREJUDICE WITH LOVE AND HUMILITY 	 FAKATAKAVALE TE FAKAILOGA TINO KI TE ALOFA MO TE LOTO MAULALO


After being crowned as King in 1914, Jesus is pictured as going “forth conquering and to complete his conquest.” 	 I te otiga ne fakasopo mo fai te Tupu i te 1914, “ne fanatu a [Iesu] o tau e pelā mo se tino e manumalo sāle i taua.”


(Matthew 24:14; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10) Hence, a prime way in which we show our loyalty to Christ is by obeying his command to tell others about the Kingdom.—Matthew 28:18-20. 	 (Mataio 24:14; 2 Tesalonia 1:6-10) Tela la, a te ‵toe auala tāua e fakaasi atu ei ‵tou fakamaoni ki a Keliso ko te faka‵logo ki tena fakatonuga ke fakaasi atu ki nisi tino a mea e uiga ki te Malo.—Mataio 28:18-20.


Have You Been Transformed? 	 E Mata, ko Oti Koe ne ‵Fuli?


How did angels support Jesus? 	 Ne fesoasoani atu pefea a agelu ki a Iesu?


In addition, the competitive world economic system produces not only winners who prosper but also losers who suffer. 	 E se gata i ei, a te lalolagi fakataufai i mea tau tupe e se maua fua i ei a tino mau‵mea kae manuia kae e maua foki i ei a tino kolā ne ta‵kavale kae ne puapuaga olotou olaga.


They thus hinder people from drawing close to God and cultivating a personal relationship with him.—Jas. 4:7, 8. 	 Ko taofi ei ne latou a tino mai i te fakapilipili atu ki te Atua kae ati aka ei se fesokotakiga ‵pili mo ia.—Iakopo 4:7.


He then provided the answer: “Anyone innocent in his hands and clean in heart, who has not carried My soul to sheer worthlessness, nor taken an oath deceitfully.” 	 Ne toe tuku mai fakamuli ne ia te tali, penei: “Ko latou kola e loto ‵ma kae fai mea tonu; e se tapuaki ki tupua, e se tau‵to fakaloiloi foki.”


15 Jehovah’s Word provides unfailing comfort. 	 15 E tuku mai i te Muna a Ieova a fakamafanafanaga kolā e fakatuagagina.


How can we show that we loyally support Jehovah’s organization? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tatou i a tatou ne tino e fakamaoni kae ‵lago atu ki te fakapotopotoga a Ieova?


Would you become defensive, resentful, or stubborn? 	 E mata, ka fai sau fakamasakoga, kaitaua, io me loto makeke koe?


However, the Creator has promised that he will soon bring an end to the present world under Satan’s control. 	 Kae ko oti ne folafola mai te Atua telā ne faite ne ia mea katoa me ko pili o aumai ne ia te gataga ki te lalolagi tenei mai lalo i te pule a Satani.


(Proverbs 3:5, 6) By heeding that wise advice, we draw closer to our all-wise God. 	 (Faataoto 3:5, 6) Mai te faka‵logo ki te fakatakitakiga poto tenā, ka fakapili‵pili atu ei tatou ki te ‵tou Atua telā e katoatoa tena poto.


So we have reason to join the psalmist in saying: “How many your works are, O Jehovah! 	 Tena la, e isi se pogai ke ‵kau fakatasi tatou mo te tino fai salamo tenei i te faiatuga o pati konei: “Te Aliki, ko oko eiloa te uke o mea ne fai ne koe!


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(Jas. 5:7) Yes, we all need patience. 	 (Iako. 5:7) Ao, e manakogina ne tatou katoa a te kufaki.


How does the Bible record establish the reality of the resurrection? 	 E fakamautinoa aka pefea ne tala i te Tusi Tapu a te ‵tonu o te toetu?


“WHAT DO YOU GIVE HIM?” 	 ‘E ISI SE FESOASOANI E FAI NE KOE KI TE ATUA?’


Why is happiness not out of reach for Christians who live in religiously divided households? 	 Kaia e se faigata ei ke maua te fiafia ne Kelisiano kolā e ‵nofo atu i kāiga e mavae‵vae i mea fakalotu?


You stub your toe on a rock. 	 E tapa fakafuasei ne koe se fatu.


THE Kingdom of God was a subject of intense interest among the Jews when Jesus came to earth. 	 NE FAI te Malo o te Atua mo fai se mataupu ne fia fai‵pati malosi ki ei a tino Iutaia i te taimi ne vau i ei a Iesu ki te lalolagi.


They followed the direction found in God’s Word. 	 Ne tau‵tali atu latou ki te takitakiga e maua i te Muna a te Atua.


Yes, “run in such a way” that you will attain your goal. Choosing Worthwhile Goals 	 Ne sili te fonu i te fakatautelega faitalia me e se makini a ia pelā mo te lapiti.


After Jesus’ resurrection, however, his brothers apparently began to exercise faith in him. 	 Kae i te otiga ne toetu a Iesu, ne kamata ei o tali‵tonu ana taina ki a ia.


(Acts 22:29, 30) As Paul observed the members of that court, he noted that some were Sadducees and others were Pharisees. 	 (Galuega 22:29, 30) I te laveaga ne Paulo a nisi tino i te fono, ne iloa ne ia me i nisi o latou ne Satukaio kae ko nisi ne Falesaio.


(Luke 11:1-4) Like that unnamed disciple, we too want to be taught how to pray so that our prayers will draw us closer to Jehovah. 	 (Luka 11:1-4) E pelā mo te soko telā e sē taku mai tena igoa, e ma‵nako foki tatou ke iloa o ‵talo ko te mea ke fakapili‵pili atu ei ki a Ieova.


In caring for the sheep, they imitate the apostle Paul, even as he imitated Jesus. 	 Mai te tausi atu ki mamoe, e fakaakoako eiloa latou ki te apositolo ko Paulo, me e fakaakoako foki a ia ki a Iesu.


18 The apostle John wrote: “Happy and holy is anyone having part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no authority, but they will be priests of God and of the Christ, and will rule as kings with him for the thousand years.” 	 18 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Ioane: “Amutia kae manuia a tino e ‵kau fakatasi i te fakatumaiga muamua o tino ‵mate. E seai se malosi o te mate fakalua i luga i a latou; ka fai latou mo faitaulaga a te Atua mo Keliso, kae ka pule fakatasi latou mo ia i te afe o tausaga.”


He may promote persecution or opposition in the family, at work, or at school. 	 E mafai o fakamalosi aka ne ia a fakasauāga io me ko ‵tekemaiga i loto i te kāiga, i te koga galue, io me i te akoga.


It most certainly required courage in the first century to reject family religious traditions—Judaism, emperor worship, worship of pagan deities—and to join a movement that was derided by both Jews and Romans. 	 E ‵tau o maua ne tino a te loto malosi i aso o te kau apositolo ke ‵teke atu latou ki te lotu a olotou kāiga—te lotu Iutaia, te tapuaki atu ki tino ma‵luga io me ko tupua fāpaupau—kae ke ‵kau atu ki te lotu telā ne takalia‵lia ki ei a tino Iuta mo tino Loma.


The attackers plundered the wealth of influence that the remnant exercised by banning their literature and restricting their activities as Kingdom proclaimers. 	 Ne taofi aka ne te fili a galuega kolā ne fai ne te ‵toega o te kau fakaekegina e auala i te fakatapuga o olotou tusi mo te lotou galuega e pelā me ne tino talai o te Malo.


Some 120 met for this purpose, including “some women.” 	 Ne maopoopo fakatasi se toko 120 tino mō te pogai tenei, kae ne aofia i ei a nisi “fafine.”


What Does It Mean to Walk With God? 	 Se a te Uiga o te Sa‵sale Fakatasi mo te Atua?


“Turn . . . to the living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all the things in them.”—ACTS 14:15. 	 “‵Fuli . . . ki te Atua ola telā ne fai ne ia a te lagi, te lalolagi, te tai mo mea katoa i ei.”—GALUEGA 14:15.


Are their relatively few hours spent in the ministry each month worth any less in Jehovah’s eyes than the many hours spent by a full-time servant? 	 E mata, e se tāua a nāi itula kolā ne fakamāumāu ne latou i te galuega talai i masina takitasi i te kilokiloga a Ieova i lō te fia o itula kolā ne fakamāumāu ne se tavini galue tumau?


How can we protect ourselves against harmful influences? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou ke ‵kalo keatea mai te mafau‵fau e pelā mo tino i te lalolagi?


19 “Become imitators of God, as beloved children,” wrote Paul. 	 19 “Ona ko koutou ko fanau atafai a te Atua, e ‵tau ke pelā koutou mo ia,” ne tusi mai a Paulo.


To quench the fire of uncontrolled speech, what self-examination would we do well to conduct? 	 Ke tamate a te afi o te faipati valevale, se a te iloiloga totino e ‵tau o fai faka‵lei ne tatou?


There the Samaritans once had a temple where they celebrated festivals such as the Passover. 	 Ne fakatu ne te kau Samalia se faletapu i ei ke fakamanatu a ‵kaiga fia‵fia e pelā mo te Paseka.


By contrast, Zebulun and Naphtali “risked their lives to the point of death” to support Deborah and Barak. 	 E ‵kese mai i ei, a Sepulona mo Nafatali “ne taua i te taua” ke ‵lago atu ki a Tepola mo Palako.


(Mark 11:15-17; John 2:14-17) When a mob came to arrest “Jesus the Nazarene,” he courageously stepped forward to identify himself and to protect his disciples, declaring firmly: “I am he. If, therefore, it is I you are looking for, let these go.” 	 (Maleko 11:15-17; Ioane 2:14-17) I te taimi ne olo atu ei se vaitino o puke fakapagota a “Iesu te Nasaleta,” ne tu atu Iesu mo te loto toa ke fakailoa atu me ko ia eiloa tenā kae ke puipui foki ana soko, mai te fai atu mo te mautinoa: “Ko au tenei; tela la, kafai e ‵sala mai koutou ki a au, tuku atu tino konei ke olo.”


Those who observe his commandments have the assurance that he will listen to them. 	 A tino kolā e faka‵logo ki ana fakatonuga e maua ne latou te fakatalitonuga me ka fakalogologo mai eiloa a ia ki a latou.


What could Paul do? 	 Se a te mea e mafai ne Paulo o fai?


(Acts 7:23, 24) Forced to flee, he goes to Midian. 	 (Galuega 7:23, 24) Ne ‵tau a ia o sola keatea kae ne tele ei ki Mitiana.


They were washed ashore on the island of Malta. 	 Ne ake latou i te fenua ko Mileta.


God also has the authority to mold us personally. However, he recognizes our free will and wants us to submit to him voluntarily. 	 Kae e amanaia ne ia te ‵tou saolotoga ke fai a filifiliga kae manako a ia ke faka‵logo tatou ki a ia mo te loto fiafia.


(Romans 12:17, 18) Showing genuine love in imitation of God is always the right thing to do.—1 John 4:8. 	 (Loma 12:17, 18) A te fakaasiatuga o te alofa tonu i te fakaakoako atu ki te Atua ko te mea ‵lei eiloa telā e ‵tau o fai faeloa.—1 Ioane 4:8.


Popular religion is especially reprehensible for promoting a number of popular myths regarding death. 	 E ‵tau o ‵losi atu ki lotu lauiloa mō te fakamalosiakaga o akoakoga ‵se e uiga ki te mate kolā ko talia ne te tokoukega o tino.


He concludes: “The most natural way to understand ‘brothers’ . . . is that the term refers to sons of Mary and Joseph and thus to brothers of Jesus on his mother’s side.” 	 Ne fai mai a ia: “A te ‵toe auala ‵lei ke maina i te pati ‘taina’ . . . ko te fakasino atu o te pati tenā ki tama tagata a Malia mo Iosefa kolā ko taina o Iesu i te feitu o kona mātua.”


This can happen in a spiritual sense too. 	 E mafai o tupu te mea tenei i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


This can be seen from the apostle Paul’s words: “It is righteous on God’s part to repay tribulation to those who make tribulation for you, but, to you who suffer tribulation, relief along with us at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with his powerful angels in a flaming fire, as he brings vengeance upon those who do not know God and those who do not obey the good news about our Lord Jesus.” (2 Thessalonians 1:6-8) “It is righteous on God’s part” to repay those who deserve adverse judgment for bringing tribulation upon his anointed ones. 	 E fai ne ia manafai e foki mai te Aliki ko Iesu mai te lagi mo ana agelu ‵malu. E o‵mai mo te afi ‵ka ulaula o ‵sunu ki ei a latou kolā e se iloa ne latou a te Atua, mo latou foki kolā e se faka‵logo ki te Tala ‵Lei e uiga ki te ‵tou Aliki ko Iesu.” (2 Tesalonia 1:6-8) “Me i te Atua e fai eiloa ne ia te mea tonu” o fakasala a tino kolā ko ‵tau i ei ona ko te fakapuapuagatia ne latou ana tino fakaekegina.


11 In time, Bible languages fell into disuse by the masses, and the church opposed efforts to translate God’s Word into the common tongues. 	 11 I taimi konā ne fakagata ne takitaki lotu a te fakaaogaga o te Tusi Tapu ki ‵gana kolā ko oti ne ‵fuli ki ei, kae ne ‵teke foki ne lotu a taumafaiga ke ‵fuli te Muna a te Atua ki ‵gana masani.


In this way, we follow Jesus’ instructions for the ministry recorded at Matthew 10:11-13, where he advised: “When you enter the house, greet the household. 	 I te auala tenei, e tau‵tali atu eiloa tatou ki te fakatonuga a Iesu ki te faiga o te galuega talai telā ne fakamau i te Mataio 10:11-13, telā ne fakatonutonu mai a ia, penei: “Kafai e ulu atu koutou ki se fale, fakatalofa atu ki tino i loto i ei.


But there are practical, helpful things that we can do. 	 Kae e isi ne mea aoga kae fesoasoani kolā e mafai o fai ne tatou.


Probably, some of the vibrant faces captured on film had mere days to live. 	 E se taumate, a nisi tino kolā ne lavea atu i te ata e fia fua aso ne ola i ei.


6:6-9. Just as the Israelites were commanded with respect to the Law, we too must know God’s commands by heart, keep them in front of us at all times, and inculcate them in our children. 	 6:6-9. E pelā mo te fakatonuga ne tuku atu ki tino Isalaelu e uiga ki te Tulafono, e ‵tau foki o iloa ‵lei ne tatou a fakatonuga a te Atua, ke masaua faeloa ne tatou i taimi katoa kae ke faka‵goto atu foki ki loto o ‵tou tama‵liki.


How to Approach the “Hearer of Prayer” 	 Te Auala e Fesokotaki Atu ei ki te Tino Telā e ‘Fakalogologo ki Talosaga’


At that critical moment during the great tribulation, the angelic soldiers of Jehovah of armies will come together to protect God’s people and destroy those who oppose his sovereignty. 	 I te taimi faigata tenā i te fakalavelave lasi, ka ‵kau fakatasi a sotia agelu a Ieova o kautau ke puipui a tino o te Atua kae fakaseai atu a tino kolā e ‵teke atu ki tena pulega sili.


Yet, he knows when we sit down, perhaps at the end of a long day, and when we rise up in the morning and go about our daily life. 	 Kae e iloa ne ia māfai e saga‵saga tatou ki lalo, kāti mai se malōlōga i se aso kātoa, io me māfai e ala aka tatou i te taeao kae fai a mea i ‵tou olaga i aso takitasi.


18 For over nine decades now, the spirit and the bride have been saying, “Come!” to anyone thirsting for life’s water. 	 18 Ko silia atu nei i te iva sefulu tausaga ne fai atu faeloa a te agaga mo te tamafine fatoa fakaipoipo, “Vau!” ki so se tino telā e fia inu ki te vai o te ola.


He managed to climb up to a medicine cabinet that his parents believed was beyond his reach. 	 Ne kake aka eiloa a ia ki te sefe e ‵teu i ei ne ana mātua a vailakau fakatokitā.


However, Daniel and his friends were determined in their hearts not to pollute themselves by eating food forbidden in God’s Law to Israel. 	 Kae ne seki ma‵nako lele eiloa a Tanielu mo ana taugasoa ke fakalai‵lai latou mai te ‵kai ki meakai kolā e fakatapu i te Tulafono a te Atua ki te fenua o Isalaelu.


(Jude 6; Gen. 6:1-4) Jehovah cast those rebels into dense darkness, and they thus joined Satan in becoming “wicked spirit forces” and vicious foes of God’s servants.—Eph. 6:11-13; 2 Pet. 2:4. 	 (Iuta 6; Kenese 6:1-4) Ne ‵pei atu ne Ieova a tino ‵teke konā ki loto i te koga pouli tagataga, kae ne ‵kau atu latou ki a Satani i te fai mo fai ne “malosi ma‵sei faka te tiapolo” mo fili fakama‵taku o tavini a te Atua.—Efeso 6:11-13; 2 Petelu 2:4.


(Proverbs 11:2; Hebrews 6:15; 3 John 9, 10) If married, he would have to be a loving family head capable of presiding well over his entire household. 	 (Faataoto 11:2; Epelu 6:15; 3 Ioane 9, 10) Kafai se tino avaga, e ‵tau o fai a ia mo fai se ulu o te kāiga alofa telā e mafai o tausi faka‵lei atu ki tena kāiga kātoa.


As a result, elders have different responsibilities in Jehovah’s organization. 	 Ona ko te mea tenā, ko kese‵kese ei a tauliaga e maua ne toeaina i loto i te fakapotopotoga a Ieova.


Then kindly show what the Bible says on the subject. 	 Ka oti, ko fakaasi atu ei ne koe mo te atafai a mea kolā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te mataupu tenā.


His Great Works 	 Ana Galuega Fakaofoofogia


Are You Letting Jehovah Be Your Share? 	 E Mata, e Fai ne Koe a Ieova e Pelā me ko Tou Ola?


2, 3. (a) What shows that compassion is part of human nature? (b) Why should you be interested in what the Bible says about compassion? 	 2, 3. (a) Se a te mea e fakaasi mai me i te alofa atafai se vaega o uiga ne fa‵nau mai mo tino? (e) Kaia e ‵tau ei o fiafia koe ki pati a te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te alofa atafai?


True, many Christian men are very busy caring for matters relating to the congregation. 	 E tonu, e fakalavelave malosi eiloa a tāgata Kelisiano i te ‵saga atu foki ki mea tau te fakapotopotoga.


• What negative attitudes toward the ministry should we avoid? 	 • Ne a manatu sē ‵tau e uiga ki te galuega talai e ‵tau o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai i ei?


When we ask God for forgiveness, we strengthen our conscience, deepen our repentance, and intensify our awareness of the seriousness of sin. 	 Kafai e ‵talo atu ki te Atua mō se fakamagaloga, e fakamalosi aka ei ne tatou a ‵tou loto lagona, fakaasi atu ‵tou loto sala‵mo, kae ati aka a te ‵tou malamalama e uiga ki te tāua o te agasala.


(2 Tim. 3:1) As a result, opposers have been shamed. 	 (2 Timoteo 3:1) Ona ko te mea tenā, ne fakamasiasi atu ei ki tino ‵teke.


What does it mean to be forgiving? 	 Se a te uiga ke loto fakamagalo?


They were imperfect, and they faced many of the challenges we face, including some that were life threatening. 	 A latou ne tino sē ‵lei katoatoa, kae ne uke atu a mea faiga‵ta ne fe‵paki mo latou, e aofia i ei a nisi mea kolā ne fakama‵taku ki olotou ola.


As time passed, the teacher tried again and again to shame her, making fun of her religion. 	 Ne taumafai faeloa te faiakoga i taimi katoa o fakamā tou fafine, kae fakatauemu atu ki tena lotu.


It may well be because it takes a measure of effort and skill for them to let others—such as a mate—understand how they feel. 	 Kāti e fai penā ona ko te mea e manakogina i ei a taumafaiga mo te apo ke fakaasi atu ki nisi tino—e pelā mo olotou avaga—ke iloa ne latou olotou lagonaga ‵tonu.


It also shields us from the majority of the debris that hurtles through space. 	 E puipui foki ne ia tatou mai i lailaiga e uke kolā e oloolo valevale i te vanimonimo.


(John 14:6) He also stated: “Who the Father is, no one knows but the Son, and he to whom the Son is willing to reveal him.”—Luke 10:22. 	 (Ioane 14:6) Ne fai mai foki a ia: “Kae seai foki se tino e tokotasi e iloa ne ia me ko oi te Tamana, na ko te Tama fua, mo tino ei kolā e manako te Tama o fakaasi a ia ki ei.”—Luka 10:22.


Do so even when it pains you, the parent, to do what Jehovah says. 	 Ke fakalogo eiloa ki te fakatonuga a Ieova, faitalia me e fakalogo‵mae atu ki a koe te mātua.


Yet, reliable reports of his accomplishments prove that he did exist. 	 Kae mai i ana mea kolā ne mafai o fai, e fakamaoni mai i ei me ne ola eiloa a ia.


Inherited sin exerts a negative influence on the way we think about and speak to one another. 	 E tuku mai a fakamalosiga ma‵sei ne te agasala telā ne togi mai ke fakalogo‵mae atu e auala i ‵tou mafaufauga mo ‵tou pati e fai ki nisi tino.


David developed courage and strength by making Jehovah his confidence in his youth—even before he confronted the Philistine giant Goliath. 	 Ne ati aka ne Tavita a te loto toa mo te malosi mai te fakalagolago katoatoa atu ki a Ieova i te taimi koi talavou ei a ia—ke oko foki ki te taimi ne taua atu ei a ia ki te toa Filisitia, ko Koliata.


• Why should we exercise care in our teaching today? 	 • Kaia e ‵tau ei o fakaeteete tatou i ‵tou akoakoga i aso nei?


What guiding principle will help you draw the line between moderation and overindulgence? 	 Se a te fakatakitakiga fakavae ka fesoasoani atu ke iloa ne koe tou tapulā i te va o te inu faka‵tau mo te inu malosi?


“Every day in the temple and from house to house they continued without letup teaching and declaring the good news about the Christ, Jesus.”—ACTS 5:42. 	 “Kae i aso katoa, e se mafai eiloa o gata te lotou akoako atu kae lauga atu ki tino e uiga ki a Iesu te Keliso, i loto i te Fale Tapu io me i loto i fale o tino [“mai fale ki fale,” Tusi Paia, Samoa].”—GALUEGA 5:42.


Astounding miracles, superb legislation, and the construction of the tabernacle are among its absorbing features. 	 E aofia foki i ei ko vavega fakaofoofogia, ko tulafono ‵lei katoatoa, mo te faitega o te faleie tapu.


(Ezekiel 33:11) So the destruction of the wicked in Noah’s day brought God no pleasure at all. 	 (Esekielu 33:11) Tela la, ne seki fiafia lele te Atua ki te fakaseaiga o tino amio ma‵sei i aso o Noa.


If the student is not yet attending congregation meetings, we might briefly describe how they are conducted and what will be discussed. 	 Kafai e seki kau atu nei te tino akoga ki fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga, kāti e mafai o fakamatala fakatoetoe atu ne tatou a te auala e fai ei a fakatasiga konā mo mea kolā ka sautala ki ei.


Elders may make mistakes that affect us personally. 	 Kāti e fai ne toeaina a mea ‵se kolā e pokotia a tatou taki tokotasi i ei.


However, they had another option. 	 Kae e mafai o fai ne latou se isi fakaikuga.


Abraham responded with prompt obedience. 	 Ne fakalogo a Apelaamo ki ei e aunoa mo te fakatalave.


Many of Jesus’ wise sayings have, in various forms, entered everyday speech. 	 ▪ A te ukega o tugāpati a Iesu, i vaega kese‵kese, koi aoga eiloa ki a tatou i aso nei.


At this point, however, he was acting deceptively. 	 Kae i te taimi tenei, ne taumafai a ia o fakaloiloi se tino.


Why should we view elders as meriting honor along with others in the congregation? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o āva atu tatou ki toeaina e pelā eiloa mo te ‵tou āva atu ki nisi tino i te fakapotopotoga?


As “the father of the lie,” this “great dragon . . . , the original serpent,” has been “misleading the entire inhabited earth.” 	 E pelā me ko ‘te tamana o tino ‵loi,’ “te gata taumua tela e igoa ki te Tiapolo io me ko Satani,” ko “fakaloiloi ne ia te lalolagi katoa.”


Would Moses succumb to frustration? 	 E mata, ne talia ne Mose a te fanoanoa ke pokotia i ei ana faifaiga?


(Acts 17:31) Psalm 72:12-14 describes what this Ruler will do, stating: “He will deliver the poor one crying for help, also the afflicted one and whoever has no helper. 	 (Galuega 17:31) E fakamatala mai i te Salamo 72:12-14 a mea ka fai ne te Tupu tenā, penei: “E faka‵sao ne ia a tino ma‵tiva kolā e ka‵laga ki a ia, mo latou foki kolā e puapuagatia kae sē amanaia ne tino.


The first question is, “On the basis of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, have you repented of your sins and dedicated yourself to Jehovah to do his will?” 	 A te fesili muamua e fai penei, “E auala i te taulaga togiola a Iesu Keliso, e mata, ko oti koe ne salamō ki au agasala katoa kae tuku katoatoa atu koe ki a Ieova ke fai tena loto?”


Remember, Satan is eager to lull you into spiritual sleep—a state of weak faith, lackadaisical worship, and compromised integrity. 	 Masaua me e loto finafinau eiloa a Satani o fai koe ke tō tau moe i te feitu faka-te-agaga—se tulaga telā e lavea atu i ei a te vāivāi o te fakatuanaki, te ‵pafu o te tapuakiga, kae e gutugutulua ki te fakamaoni.


(Proverbs 18:1) Make visiting you a pleasant experience for others. 	 (Faataoto 18:1) Fai ke gali ki tino a te lotou āsi mai ki a koe.


8 What about Abram’s immediate family members? Evidently, Abram’s faith and conviction had a dramatic effect on them, for both his wife, Sarai, and his orphaned nephew named Lot were moved to obey God’s call and leave Ur. 	 E foliga mai me ne lasi te fakamalosiga o te fakatuanaki mo te loto talitonu o Apelamo ki a latou, me i tena avaga, ko Salai, mo te tama a tena taina e igoa ki a Lota ne fia faka‵logo foki ki te ‵kamiga a te Atua kae tiakina a Ulo.


22. Learning from Jesus left his disciples in what frame of mind? 22 Those who listened to Jesus and became his disciples appreciated the truth of his declaration: “My yoke is kindly and my load is light.” 	 22 A tino kolā ne fakalogo‵logo ki a Iesu kae fai mo fai ana soko ne fakatāua ne latou te munatonu telā ne folafola mai ne ia, penei: “Me amogofie taku amoga, kae māmā foki.”


It came just in time and made an indelible impression on the mind of those who saw it. 	 Ne oko mai i te taimi tonu kae ne seki mafai o puli i tino kolā ne lavea ne latou.


Meeting Today’s Adversities With Courage 	 Fakafesagai Atu Ki Fakalavelave Faiga‵ta O Aso Nei Mo Te Loto Malosi


Jesus knew that God had purposed to use His Kingdom at a future time to put an end to all human governments and erase the causes of all suffering. 	 Ne iloa ne Iesu me ko oti ne fuafua ne te Atua ke fakaaoga Tena Malo i se taimi mai mua ke fakagata aka a malo katoa o tāgata kae ‵solo kea‵tea a māfuaga o logo‵maega katoa.


Incredibly, he said: “Of what benefit to me is a birthright?” 	 Muna a tou tagata: “Au se ola i toku tulaga ko te toekimua.”


In the larger fulfillment, the “standing” will occur when the United Nations (the modern-day “disgusting thing”) attacks Christendom (which is holy in the eyes of nominal Christians) and the rest of Babylon the Great. 	 I te fakataunuga lasi, a te “tu i se koga tapu” ka tupu i te taimi e oso atu ei te Malo ‵Soko (“te mea fakatakalialia” i aso nei) ki Fenua Lotu Kelisiano (te koga telā e tapu i te kilokiloga a tino kolā e fai pelā me ne Kelisiano) mo te ‵toega o Papelonia te Sili.


4 Did David mean that he was without any hope at all? 	 4 E mata, ne fakauiga a Tavita me ko seai eiloa sena fakamoemoega?


Your marriage is one of the most important things in your life. 	 A tau fakaipoipoga se mea tāua e tasi mai i toe mea tāua i tou olaga.


If you do this, try to come up with a new, positive thought to replace the negative one you are fighting. 	 Kafai e fai ne koe te mea tenei, taumafai o ‵sala se manatu fou kae aoga, ke sui ki ei a te manatu sē aoga telā e ‵teke atu koe ki ei.


Just after he spoke of “the faithful and discreet slave,” Jesus gave two parables that highlighted those qualities: the parable of the discreet and foolish virgins and the parable of the talents. 	 Mai tua malie o tena faipatiatuga e uiga ki “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto,” ne tuku mai ne Iesu a tala fakatusa e lua kolā e faka‵mafa mai i ei a uiga konā: ko te tala fakatusa e uiga ki taupou ‵poto mo taupou va‵lea mo te tala fakatusa e uiga ki taleni e sefulu.


Holiness and physical cleanliness are closely linked in the Bible. 	 E tai ‵pau eiloa a te ‵mā i te feitu faka-te-agaga mo te feitu faka-te-foitino i te Tusi Tapu.


How did fear of God help one Christian to make good decisions? 	 Ne fesoasoani atu pefea a te mataku ki te Atua ke fai ne se Kelisiano a fakaikuga ‵lei?


17, 18. (a) How would you define the word “truth”? (b) “The truth of the good news” consists of what? 	 17, 18. (a) Ka fakamatala mai pefea ne koe a te “munatonu”? (e) Ne a mea e aofia i ‘te munatonu e uiga ki te tala ‵lei’?


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Can You Look Beyond Outward Appearances? 	 E Mafai o se Fakatāua ne Koe a Foliga i Tua?


• How is it possible for humans to see God? 	 4. E fakaasi atu pefea ne tino e tokouke i aso nei a te lotou sē ma‵losi i te feitu faka-te-agaga? 5.


Likewise, when we come to understand others by taking an interest in their culture and background, differences tend to pale into insignificance. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, kafai e fia‵fia tatou ki tu mo aganū mo te fenua ne o‵mai ei a nisi tino, ka iloa ‵lei ne tatou latou kae e fai ei ke seai se va masei o tatou mo latou.


Jehovah’s fame later became the subject of sacred songs.—Psalm 135:8-11; 136:11-20. 	 Ona ko tena takutakua ne maua i ei ne Ieova a pese o vikiga.—Salamo 135:8-11; 136:11-20.


What is the legacy I leave for the next generation? 	 Se a te fakamoemoega mō te suā kautama?


True Christianity Prevails! 	 E Manumalo te Lotu Kelisiano Tonu!


20 On seeing this miracle, many of the Jews who had come to comfort Martha and Mary put faith in Jesus. 	 20 Me ne matea atu ne tino Iutaia kolā ne olo atu o fakamafanafana a Maleta mo Malia a te vavega tenā, ne kamata ei o fakatuanaki latou ki a Iesu.


(Read 1 Corinthians 15:9; Phil. 3:6; 1 Tim. 1:13) Paul was not proud of having to write such things about himself, but neither did he try to act as though none of that had ever happened. 	 (Faitau te 1 Kolinito 15:9; Filipi 3:6; 1 Timoteo 1:13) Ne seki fakamatamata a Paulo i te tusimaiga ne ia a mea e uiga ki a ia, kae ne seki taumafai foki tou tagata o fai pelā me e seai eiloa ne mea ne ‵tupu.


Although gambling can be an intense game, any money awarded has been won, not earned or obtained as a return for work done or services rendered. 	 E tiga eiloa e fai a te kemupolo e pelā me se tafaoga tāua, telā ka maua ei ne koe so se tupe ona ko tou manumalo, kae e se maua ne koe e pelā me se taui o au galuega io me se fesoasoani ne fai.


5 Jehovah invited the prophet Isaiah to speak on His behalf, revealing His pleasure in having faithful humans take part in the outworking of His purpose. 	 5 Ne ‵kami ne Ieova te pelofeta ko Isaia ke faipati atu mō Ia, mai te fakaasi atu o Tena fiafia ke fakaaoga a tino fakamaoni i te fakataunuga o Tena fuafuaga.


He would follow a similar pattern—he would feed many through the hands of a few. 	 Ka tautali foki loa a ia i se auala tai ‵pau—ka fagai ne ia a tino e tokouke e auala i nāi tino.


Relate an experience that illustrates the truthfulness of Matthew 11:28-30. 	 Fakamatala mai ne tala e uiga ki te ‵tonu o pati i te Mataio 11:28-30.


11, 12. (a) Why may it be hard for youths to accept Jehovah’s authority? (b) Relate an experience showing the folly of disregarding Jehovah’s laws and principles. 	 11, 12. (a) Kaia e faigata ei ki talavou ke talia te pulega a Ieova? (e) Fakamatala mai se tala ke fakaasi mai ei te masei o te sē fakalogo ki tulafono mo fakatakitakiga a Ieova.


Even sinners lend without interest to sinners that they may get back as much. 	 Ikai! A‵lofa ki otou fili, kae fai faka‵lei ki a latou; avatu tupe ke kaitalafu kae sa fakamoemoe ke toe fakafoki mai.


16 You can take practical steps to cope with despondency. 	 16 E mafai o fai ne koe ne aofaga ke fakafesagai atu ei ki faka‵tukaga.


(Luke 12:16-21) Hence, how wise it is to accept the Bible’s counsel and avoid the self-serving lifestyle that is so prevalent in Satan’s world!—1 John 2:16. 	 (Luka 12:16-21) Tela la, ko tafaga la te ‵poto o tatou ke talia a fakatakitakiga faka-te-Tusi Tapu kae ‵kalo keatea mai te olaga kaimanako telā ko lauiloa valevale i te lalolagi a Satani!—1 Ioane 2:16.


What factor was not involved in making the decision regarding circumcision, and what shows that Jehovah’s blessing was upon the decision? 	 Ona ko te mea e fai latou e pelā me ne tino Iutaia, e mata, ka fakaiku aka ne latou me e ‵tau o pilitome a tino?


To my surprise, several customers came to the restaurant that night. 	 Kae poi au me e tai isi eiloa ne tino ne o‵mai ki te fale‵kai i te po tenā.


• What must we do to maintain strong friendships? 	 • Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ke fakatumau ei a te malosi i te va fakataugasoa?


(Ecclesiastes 1:4) Our minds cannot understand how it is possible that God has always existed. 	 (Failauga 1:4) E se mafai o maina tatou i te manatu me e ola faeloa a te Atua.


(John 17:17) And the faithful apostle Paul testified: “All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight.”—2 Timothy 3:16. 	 (Ioane 17:17) Kae ne ‵lago atu foki te apositolo fakamaoni ko Paulo ki te manatu tenā: “Me i Tusitusiga Tapu katoa ne aumai mai te Atua, kae aogā ki te akoakoga o te mea tonu, ki te polopoloki, ki te fakatonu o te mea ‵se.”—2 Timoteo 3:16.


Their commander, Joshua, had sent them to ascertain the strengths and weaknesses of Jericho. 	 A te lā takitaki ko Iosua, ne uga atu ne ia ke iloilo aka ne lāua a feitu ma‵losi mo feitu vāi‵vai o Ieliko.


Bible scholars have noted that this expression might be based on the way a shepherd sometimes follows his sheep, calling out to guide them and to keep them from going the wrong way. 	 E fai mai a tāgata ‵poto i te Tusi Tapu me kāti e fakavae a te tugāpati tenei ki te auala e tautali atu ei se tausi mamoe i ana mamoe, kae kalaga atu ke takitaki atu ei ke mo a ma olo atu latou i se auala ‵se.


Do its religious leaders place excessive emphasis on money? 	 E mata, e fakatāua malosi ne ana takitaki a mea tau tupe?


In 1964, Arthur received a new assignment as branch servant in the Irish Republic. 	 I te 1964, ne maua ne Arthur se tōfiga fou e pelā me se tavini mai te ofisa lagolago i te Fenua o Aialani.


Yes, from the beginning, delegating has been a characteristic of Jehovah’s organization. 	 E tonu, mai te kamataga eiloa, ne tufa atu ne Ieova mo tino kolā ne tavini atu ki a ia a galuega ke fai ne nisi tino.


I was afraid to believe in God because I thought that only weak people believed in God.”—PATRICIA,* IRELAND. 	 Au ne mataku ma talitonu ki te Atua me ne manatu aka au me ko tino vāi‵vai fua e tali‵tonu ki te Atua.”—PATRICIA,* IRELAND.


(Gal. 6:16) This nation is composed of spirit-anointed Christians, who form a heavenly “royal priesthood.” (1 Pet. 2:9; Ex. 19:6) The Law covenant, with Moses as mediator, was not able to produce a nation like that. 	 (Kalatia 6:16) E aofia i te fenua tenei a Kelisiano fakaekegina ki te agaga, kolā e fai mo fai se potukau o “faitaulaga” faka-te-lagi a te Tupu. (1 Petelu 2:9; Esoto 19:6) Ne seki mafai o fakatu aka se atufenua penā ne te feagaiga o te Tulafono, telā ne fai a Mose e pelā me ko te sokoga i ei.


So in frustration, anger, and fear of impending judgment, they influence men and organizations to perform inhuman acts of crime and violence of even greater magnitude than those of Noah’s day. 	 Ona ko te kaitāua mo te ma‵taku ki te lotou fakamasinoga telā e faka‵tali mai, e fakamalosi ne latou a tino mo fakapotopotoga ke aofia i amioga solitulafono mo amioga fakasauā kolā ko sili atu i te matagā i lō aso o Noa.


Many people go to the shrines because they believe that their prayers are more likely to be heard if offered in a sacred place. 	 E olo atu a te tokoukega o tino ki koga fakalotu ‵malu ona ko te talitonu me kāti e lagona atu olotou ‵talo māfai e fai i se koga ‵malu.


As inspired writings later indicated, this meant the opportunity to furnish a royal priesthood, kings who would also be priests.—1 Pet. 2:9. 	 Kae e pelā mo te mea e fakaasi fakamuli mai i te Tusi Tapu, ne fakasino atu loa te avanoaga tenā ki se kau o ‘faitaulaga kolā ka fai foki mo fai ne tupu.’—1 Petelu 2:9.


How can it benefit you and your family? 	 E mafai pefea o aoga ki a koe mo tou kāiga?


This former shepherd is secure, knowing that as long as he stays close to his heavenly Shepherd, as if dwelling in His house, he will always be the object of Jehovah’s loving care. 	 E maua ne te tausi mamoe muamua tenei a te tokagamalie, me e iloa ne ia me ko tena tumau i te fakapilipili atu ki tena Tausi Mamoe faka-te-lagi, e pelā eiloa me e nofo atu a ia i loto i Tena fale, ka tausi faeloa a ia ne Ieova mo te atafai.


3 “Do Not Let Your Hands Drop Down” 	 3 “Sa Tuku Ifo Ou Lima ke ‵To ki Lalo”


It is, though, a lesson worth learning. 	 Se akoakoga telā e tāua ‵ki eiloa ke tau‵tali ki ei.


There we have an excellent opportunity to encourage one another with refreshing instruction and association. 	 E maua ne tatou i ei se avanoaga gali ‵ki ke fakatau fakamalosi atu te suā tino ki te suā tino ki akoakoga mo fesokotakiga fakamalosi loto.


15 Of those in the first century C.E. who heard Paul preach and teach, “some began to believe the things said; others would not believe.” 	 15 I te taimi ne lagona ei ne nisi tino i aso o te kau apositolo te talaiga mo mea ne akoako atu ne Paulo, “nisi o latou ne talia tena talaiga, ka ko nisi e se tali‵tonu ki ei.”


(Genesis 1:27) Made in God’s likeness, we have the ability to reflect his qualities, such as love, justice, wisdom, and power. 	 (Kenese 1:27) Me ne faite tatou ki foliga o te Atua, ko mafai ei o fakaasi atu ne tatou ana uiga, e pelā mo te alofa, te fai meatonu, te poto mo te malosi.


The 86th Psalm connects loyalty to a unified heart; that is, a complete heart, one that is not divided. 	 E lavea atu i te Salamo 86 a te sokoga i te fakamaoni mo te loto katoatoa telā e seai se fakalotolotolua i ei.


Zechariah 8:9 urges us: “Let the hands of you people be strong, you who are hearing in these days these words from the mouth of the prophets.” 	 E fakamalosi mai te Sakalia 8:9 ki a tatou: “Ke ‵toa otou loto! Ko toe lagona nei ne koutou a pati kolā ne faipati foki ne pelofeta.”


(Ps. 3:8) True, David has monumental problems, but he bears in mind Jehovah’s people in general and is confident that God will bless them. 	 (Salamo 3:8) E tonu, ne fepaki a Tavita mo se fakalavelave lasi, kae ne masaua ne ia a tino o Ieova kae mautinoa eiloa me ka fakamanuia ne te Atua latou.


Others point to their charitable activities or their endeavors in the fields of medicine and education. 	 E fakasino atu a nisi tino ki olotou faifaiga fesoasoani fakavolenitia io me ko olotou taumafaiga i mea tau togafiti fakatokita mo akoakoga.


What course of action is vital if we are to protect our special friendship with Jehovah? 	 Se a te auala tāua telā e mafai o puipui ei ‵tou fesokotakiga fakapito mo Ieova?


At Romans 15:13, we read: “May the God who gives hope fill you with all joy and peace by your believing, that you may abound in hope with power of holy spirit.” 	 I te Loma 15:13, e fai‵tau tatou penei: “A te Atua telā ko te pogai o fakamoemoega, ke faka‵fonu ne ia koutou ki fiafiaga mo te filemu katoa, i te talitonu ki a ia, ko te mea ke ola koutou i te fakamoemoega i te ‵mana o te Agaga Tapu.”


Why did Peter encourage wives to be submissive even to husbands who were unbelievers? 	 Kaia ne fakamalosi atu ei a Petelu ki fāfine ke faka‵logo foki ki olotou avaga sē tali‵tonu?


Nothing or nobody can prevent God from bringing his purposes to fruition, however farfetched skeptics may consider them to be. 	 E seai lele eiloa se tino io me se mea e mafai o taofi aka ei te Atua ke se fakataunu mai ne ia ana fuafuaga, faitalia me e se fia tali‵tonu ki ei a tino ‵teke.


How can they hope to win against superhuman, wicked spirit forces? 	 Kae e mafai pefea o fakamoe‵moe latou ke manumalo i tino faka-te-agaga ma‵sei kolā e ma‵losi ‵ki?


From that historic day until now, millions of people from all nations have been drawn into a relationship with God on the basis of faith in Jesus’ ransom sacrifice. 	 Mai te vaitaimi tenā ke oko mai nei, ko oti ne maua ne te fia miliona o tino mai atufenua katoa se fesokotakiga mo te Atua telā e fakavae ki te fakatuanaki ki te taulaga togiola a Iesu.


With Jehovah’s help, you too can cope with discouragement! 	 E mafai foki ne koe o fa‵ki i te loto vāivāi, fakatasi mo te fesoasoani mai i a Ieova!


Simply stated, the good news includes all the truths about which Jesus spoke and his disciples wrote. 	 Ke fakamatala fakatoetoe aka, e aofia i te tala ‵lei tenei a muna‵tonu katoa kolā ne faipati ki ei a Iesu kae ne tusi ki lalo ne ana apositolo.


For example, he forbids sexual immorality, idolatry, stealing, and drunkenness. 	 E pelā mo te fakatapu ne ia o amioga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau, ifo ki tupua, kaisoa, mo te ko‵nā.


(John 16:2) That was true of those who murdered the disciple Stephen, and it has been true of others like them. 	 (Ioa. 16:2) E tenā eiloa te mea ne mafau‵fau ki ei a latou kolā ne tamate ne latou a Setefano, kae penā foki a nisi kolā e ‵pau mo latou.


Yet, Enoch and Noah resisted the spirit of the world of their time and walked with Jehovah. 	 Kae ne ‵teke atu a Enoka mo Noa ki te agaga masei o te lalolagi i aso konā kae ne sa‵sale fakatasi mo Ieova.


He would still have plenty to do in God’s service, and Jehovah would help care for his family’s material needs. 	 Ka tumau eiloa te uke o ana mea e fai i te galuega a te Atua, kae ka fesoasoani atu eiloa a Ieova o tausi atu ki tena kāiga i te feitu faka-te-foitino.


‘Do you believe what it says?’ 	 ‘E talitonu koe ki pati i ei?’


Whom does Jehovah reward? 	 Ko oi e taui ne Ieova?


For more information, see chapter 8, “What Is God’s Kingdom?,” and chapter 11, “Why Does God Allow Suffering?,” in the book What Does the Bible Really Teach?* 	 Ke maua a nisi manatu, ke onoono ki te mataupu e 8, “Se a te Malo o te Atua?,” mo te mataupu e 11, “Kaia e Talia ei ne te Atua a Logo‵maega?,” i te tusi ko te Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu?*


What has “the day of salvation” meant for anointed Christians, past and present? 	 Se a te mea e fakauiga ki ei a te “aso o te fakaolataga” mō Kelisiano fakaekegina i aso mua mo aso nei?


(Acts 17:5-15) Apparently, some new converts were willing to walk 25 miles [40 km] to the Aegean Sea, pay passage on a ship, and sail about 300 miles [500 km]. 	 (Galuega 17:5-15) E foliga mai me ne fia‵fia eiloa a nisi soko fou ke sa‵sale i se 25 maila ki te tai o Aetiana, ‵sopo atu ei i konā ki se vakamutu kae faima‵laga atu i se koga e 300 maila te ‵mao.


The abilities and circumstances of both student and teacher will vary, but we should always bear in mind that our objective as teachers is to help our student build solid faith. 	 E kese‵kese a atamai mo fakanofonofoga o te tino akoga mo te faiakoga, kae e ‵tau o masaua ne tatou me i te mea telā e taumafai tatou ki ei e pelā me ne faiakoga, ko te fesoasoani atu ki te tino akoga ke ati aka te malosi o tena fakatuanaki.


God’s Word assures us: “The result of humility and the fear of Jehovah is riches and glory and life.”—Proverbs 22:4. 	 E fakatalitonu mai a te Muna a te Atua ki a tatou penei: “Fakalogo ki te Aliki, kae loto maulalo, kae ka maua ne koe te maumea, te fakaaloalogina mo te ola leva.”—Faataoto 22:4.


For instance, if we allow our mind to wander during congregation meetings or personal Bible study, is our imagination a help or a hindrance? 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, kafai e tuku ‵tou mafaufau ki mea fakaa‵tea i te fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga io me ko sukesukega totino ki te Tusi Tapu, e mata, e fai eiloa a ‵tou mafaufauga e pelā me se fesoasoani io me fai fua pelā me se mea e fakalavelave mai?


Jesus said that the people of Noah’s day “took no note until the flood came and swept them all away.”—Matthew 24:38, 39. 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu me i tino i aso o Noa ‘ne seki ‵saga ki ei ke oko ki te pokoga o te lolo telā ne tapea‵pea ei a latou katoa.’—Mataio 24:38, 39.


When we engage in kind, unselfish acts, we reap the joy that comes from serving others and sowing with a view to the spirit. 	 Kafai e fakaasi atu ne tatou a faifaiga atafai kae kaimalie, ka maua ei ne tatou a te fiafia telā e maua mai te tavini atu ki nisi tino kae ke maua ne tatou se kilokiloga faka-te-agaga.


Paul wrote to the Corinthian congregation about “our being adequately qualified.” 	 Ne tusi atu a Paulo ki te fakapotopotoga i Kolinito e uiga ki “mea e mafai o fai ne tatou.”


(Eccl. 9:11) As you look back, maybe you are left wondering why Jehovah allowed certain things to happen. 	 (Fai. 9:11) Kafai e toe kilo atu koe ki tua, kāti koi mafaufau koe ki te pogai ne talia ei ne Ieova ke ‵tupu a nisi mea.


Let us therefore consider some of God’s perfect presents. 	 Ke na mafau‵fau la tatou ki nisi meaalofa ‵lei katoatoa a te Atua.


(Heb. 10:39) We must not shrink back from tests of our faith. 	 (Epelu 10:39) E se ‵tau o toe ‵foki atu tatou ki tua mai i tofotofoga o ‵tou fakatuanaki.


Let us, then, consider the spirit’s role—in the past, at present, and in the future—in the outworking of Jehovah’s purpose. 	 Ke na mafau‵fau nei tatou ki te tusaga o te agaga ne fai—i aso ko ‵teka, i aso nei, mo aso mai mua—i te fakataunuga o te fuafuaga a Ieova.


(John 10:16) In this bedarkened world, such light gives meek ones hope, assists them to have a relationship with God, and helps them to avoid spiritual pitfalls. 	 (Ioane 10:16) I te lalolagi pouli tenei, e tuku atu ne te vaegā mainaga penā a te fakamoemoega ki tino loto maulalo, e fesoasoani atu ki a latou ke maua se fesokotakiga ‵lei mo te Atua, kae ‵teke atu foki ki matāsele i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


‘Prostitutes always say their best clients are from the religious community,’ she laughed.”—National Catholic Reporter, newspaper, United States. 	 ‘E fai mai sāle a fāfine talitāgata me i toe tāgata ‵lei i te feitu tenei, ko tino mai i kaulotu,’ kae kata tou fafine.”—National Catholic Reporter, se nusipepa i te Iunaite Sitete.


10 Accordingly, as Jehovah’s people, we are united because we accept Jehovah’s sovereignty, love our brothers, hope in God’s Kingdom, and respect the ones God uses to take the lead among us. 	 10 E pelā me ne tino o Ieova, e ‵kau fakatasi tatou me e talia ne tatou a te pulega sili a Ieova, e a‵lofa tatou ki ‵tou taina, e fakamoe‵moe ki te Malo o te Atua, kae āva ki tino kolā e fakaaoga ne te Atua ke takitaki ei tatou.


Moreover, would not our arranging to spend more time with our spiritual brothers and sisters make them feel needed and loved? 	 E se gata i ei, e mata, e se fakamalosi atu ki lagonaga o ‵tou taina mo tuagane faka-te-agaga me i a latou e manakogina kae alofagina māfai e fakatoka a taimi e lava ke fakatasitasi mo latou?


THE “LIVING HOPE” OF ANOINTED CHRISTIANS 	 TE “FAKAMOEMOEGA OLA” O KELISIANO FAKAEKEGINA


Not only did Obadiah have to avoid getting caught by Ahab and Jezebel but he also had to avoid detection by the 850 false prophets who frequented the palace. 	 E se gata fua i te fakaeteete o Opetaia ke se ‵poa a ia ne Aapo mo Iesepela, kae ne ‵tau foki o fakaeteete mai te toko 850 pelofeta ‵loi kolā e olo atu sāle faeloa ki te palesi.


What was another way that Satan tried to tempt Jesus, and how did Jesus respond? 	 Se a te suā auala telā ne taumafai a Satani o tofotofo a Iesu, kae ne tali atu pefea a Iesu ki ei?


WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE HARVEST SEASON BEGINS? 	 NE A MEA NE ‵TUPU MAI TUA O TE KAMATAGA O TE ‵KATIGA O SAITO?


13 James and John did not grasp this lesson. 	 13 Ne seki malamalama a Iakopo mo Ioane i te akoakoga tenei.


Jehovah’s Purpose Challenged 	 Ne Fakafesiligina te Fuafuaga a Ieova


Now he sees her! 	 I konā loa ne matea ne ia te fafine.


CHRISTIANITY IN GEORGIA 	 TE LOTU KELISIANO I GEORGIA


History confirms that the early Christians treated the matter seriously. 	 E fakamaoni mai i tala mua me ne fakatāua malosi ne Kelisiano i aso mua a te mataupu tenei.


What about involvement in work? 	 Kae pefea la te aofia malosi i te faiga o galuega?


2148 The birth of Terah 	 2148 Te fanauga a Tala


22 Remember, though, that preaching is just one way in which we bring glory to Jehovah. 	 22 Ke masaua la me i te galuega talai ko te auala fua e tasi ke ‵viki atu ei ki a Ieova.


(Psalm 146:3) Those inspired words also warn us against trusting in our own unaided efforts. We too are mere ‘sons of earthling man.’ 	 (Salamo 146:3) E fakamalosi mai foki a pati konā mai te Atua ke na fakaeteete tatou i te tali‵tonu ki ‵tou taumafaiga me i a tatou foki ne “tino ola” fua.


“Nearly all things are cleansed with blood according to the Law,” wrote the apostle Paul, “and unless blood is poured out no forgiveness takes place.”—Hebrews 9:22. 	 “E ‵tusa mo te Tulafono, e faka‵magina a mea katoa i te toto;” ko pati a te apositolo ko Paulo, “tela la, e seai se fakamagaloga o agasala, manafai e se fakamaligi te toto.”—Epelu 9:22.


Singling out those who were put to death by Jehovah because they committed fornication, Paul gave the number as 23,000.—1 Corinthians 10:8. 	 I konei, ne taku mai ne Paulo te aofaki tonu o tino kolā ne ‵mate ona ko te finalalolagi me e 23,000.—1 Kolinito 10:8.


Moses, not intimidated by Pharaoh, acted as if he could see Jehovah, the invisible God 	 22. Se a te mea e ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne tatou e uiga ki te Atua telā e se mafai o lavea?


And by supporting those in need, they reflect Jehovah’s concern. 	 Kae mai te fesoasoani atu ki tino penā, e fakaata mai i ei te amanaia o Ieova ki a latou.


But why have attitudes changed? 	 Kae kaia ko ‵fuli i ei a kilokiloga a tino?


Like those spirit-anointed Christians in Rome, we are deeply grateful for the continuing and manifold expressions of compassion that God has given us and continues to give us every day of our life. 	 E pelā mo Kelisiano fakaekegina ki te agaga i Loma, e lasi ‵ki te ‵tou loto fakafetai mō te fakaasimaiga ne te Atua ki a tatou i taimi e uke a tena alofa atafai kae e tuku mai faeloa ne ia ki a tatou i aso katoa o ‵tou olaga.


Yes, there is no doubt that Jehovah truly appreciates the person “who is walking faultlessly and practicing righteousness and speaking the truth in his heart.”—Psalm 15:1, 2. 	 E tonu, e seai se fakalotolotolua me fiafia tonu a Ieova ki “te tino telā e fai ne ia mea katoa e loto ki ei te Atua, kae fai faeloa ne ia a mea ‵tonu, kae faipati ki muna ‵tonu mo te alofa.”—Salamo 15:1, 2.


10 As older ones, we must guard against jealousy. 	 10 E pelā me ne tino ma‵tua, e ‵tau o puipui tatou mai i te loto masei.


No, it does not. 	 Ikai, e se fai eiloa penā.


In the minds of just and loving people, it is a repelling thought! 	 A te mea tenā se mea fakatakalialia i manatu o tino a‵lofa kolā e fai mea ‵tonu!


19 There were good reasons for joy in the harvest during Jesus’ ministry and shortly thereafter. Many then responded favorably to the good news. 	 E tokouke a tino i te vaitaimi tenā ne talia mo te fiafia ne latou te tala ‵lei.


Of course, our main concern is the effect that our choices will have on our friendship with Jehovah. 	 E tonu, a te ‵toe mea tāua ko te faiga o ‵tou filifiliga e uiga ki ‵tou va fakataugasoa mo Ieova.


If he did choose such a defective creature, it would show that he despised Jehovah’s sacrificial arrangement, for a man who had a drove of animals could surely find one that did not have such defects! 	 Kafai ne filifili aka ne ia se manu penā, e fakaasi mai ei me e se amanaia a ia ki te fakatokaga a te Atua ki te ofoatuga o taulaga, me e ‵tau eiloa o filifili faka‵lei aka ne te tino telā e isi sena lafu manu se manu telā e ‵lei kae seai sena pona!


Once more I will say, Rejoice!” 	 Ko toe fai atu foki au, ke fia‵fia koutou.”


•Is it a weakness to show compassion? 	 •E mata, se vāivāiga ke fakaasi atu a te alofa atafai?


He also added this thought: “What God has yoked together let no man put apart.” 	 Ne toe fakaopoopo atu ne ia a te manatu tenei: “A lāua kolā ko oti ne fakatasi ne te Atua, e seai se tino e mafai ne ia o ‵tala.”


And does it really have meaning for you? 	 Kae e mata, e isi se uiga tāua o te mea tenei mō koe?


[Picture on page 15] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 9]


7 “Everyone that partakes of milk is unacquainted with the word of righteousness,” wrote Paul, “for he is a babe.” 	 7 Ne tusi mai a Paulo: “So se tino koi inu susu, koi tamaliki eiloa a ia, e se iloa foki ne ia a te ‵lei mo te masei.”


The soothing voice and this enjoyable experience may stimulate appreciation for reading during the rest of the child’s life. 	 A te leo gali mo te faifaiga gali tenā e mafai o fakamalosi aka ei te loto fiafia o te tamaliki ke fia faitau faeloa, i tena olaga kātoa.


As Christians, we live busy lives, and carrying out our numerous important congregation activities takes much of our time. 	 E pelā me ne Kelisiano, e fakalave‵lave malosi tatou i te olaga, kae e uke a taimi e fakamāumāu ne tatou i te faiga o galuega e uke kae tāua i te fakapotopotoga.


But he also said that we should love our neighbor as ourselves. 	 Ka sau‵tala ki fesili konei i te mataupu telā e ‵soko mai.


Why is it wise to take time to get to know a prospective mate? 	 Kaia e aogā ei te lava o te taimi ke fakamasani faka‵lei atu ki te tino telā ka avaga koulua?


In the Bible book of Isaiah, we get a preview of what life will be like in the Paradise earth. 	 I te tusi o Isaia, e maua ne tatou i ei se ata o te tulaga o te olaga i te lalolagi Palataiso.


Perhaps because of poor health, age, or various responsibilities, we cannot do all we used to. 	 E se taumate, ona ko te sē malosi ‵lei te foitino, olaga matua, io me ko nisi tiute aka, ko sē mafai ei ne tatou o fai a mea katoa kolā e masani o fai ne tatou.


13 Consider another example. 	 13 Mafaufau ki te suā fakaakoakoga.


The Witnesses are preaching worldwide—in 236 lands. 	 E talai atu a Molimau i fenua e 236 i te lalolagi kātoa.


(Ex. 20:14; Matt. 5:27, 28) After stating the Pharisaic interpretation of a statement in the Law—“you must love your neighbor and hate your enemy”—Jesus made known Jehovah’s thinking, saying: “Continue to love your enemies and to pray for those persecuting you.” 	 (Esoto 20:14; Mataio 5:27, 28) Mai tua ifo o te takuatuga o te fakauigaga ne te kau Falesaio se fakamatalaga i te Tulafono—“ke alofa atu koe ki tou tuakoi, kae takalialia ki tou fili”—ne fakaasi atu ei ne Iesu a mafaufauga o Ieova, i ana muna: “Ke a‵lofa atu koutou ki otou fili, ‵talo foki mō latou kolā e fakasaua ki a koutou.”


A depiction of Judas betraying Jesus, by 19th-century illustrator Gustave Doré IN April 2006, newspapers worldwide carried the startling story that a team of scholars was releasing to the public the contents of a newly discovered ancient text entitled “Gospel of Judas.” 	 IA Apelila 2006, ne fakasalalau i nusipepa i te lalolagi kātoa me e isi se potukau o tino a‵koga ko fakaasi atu ne latou ki tino a mea i loto i se tusi mua telā ne fatoā maua aka kae fakaulutala penei, “Tusi a Iuta.”


Those who have such a relationship feel more secure. 	 E tokagamalie a tino kolā e maua ne latou te fesokotakiga tenei.


God has provided us with his Word, Bible study aids, Christian meetings, and caring congregation elders so that we can cultivate “an obedient heart.” 	 Ko oti ne tuku mai ne te Atua ki a tatou a tena Muna, tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu, fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano, mo toeaina a‵lofa i te fakapotopotoga ko te mea ke mafai o maua ne tatou a te “loto fakalogo.”


What did the tenth commandment prohibit, and why? 	 Se a te mea ne fakatapu i te sefulu o tulafono, kae kaia?


(Luke 4:22) More than once he spoke from a boat to great crowds assembled on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. 	 (Luka 4:22) Ne faipati fakafia atu a ia i se pōti ki te vaitino tokouke kolā ne maopoopo atu i te matāfaga o te Tai o Kalilaia.


Over the decades that he and his wife served Jehovah, they experienced ups and downs. 	 E silia atu mo te fia sefulu tausaga ne tavini atu ei lāua mo tena avaga ki a Ieova, ne fakafesagai atu foki lāua ki mea fakafia‵fia penā foki mo mea faiga‵ta.


The USSR included the region of Siberia, where enemies of the State were exiled. 	 Ne pule atu a te USSR ki kogā koga o Siberia, kolā ne fakapagota i ei a fili o latou.


9 Jesus is “the Amen” to all the divine promises. 	 9 A Iesu ko “te Amene” ki folafolaga katoa a te Atua.


(Read Matthew 23:8, 9.) 	 (Faitau te Mataio 23:8, 9.)


In patriarchal times, each family head represented his wife and children before God, even offering sacrifices in their behalf. 	 I aso o te kau Isalaelu, ne sui ne ulu o kāiga takitasi olotou avaga mo tama‵liki i mua o Ieova, ke oko foki eiloa ki te ofoatuga o taulaga mō latou.


However, by giving his perfect human life as a ransom, Jesus opened the way for mankind to be released from slavery to sin and death through the resurrection. 	 Kae mai i te tukumaiga o tena ola faka-te-foitino ‵lei katoatoa e pelā me se togiola, ne ‵tala mai i ei ne Iesu a te auala e fakasaoloto ei a tino mai te ‵nofo pologa ki te agasala mo te mate e auala i te toe‵tuga.


When Will It Come? IN THIS ISSUE 	 KO MATAUPU I TE TUSI TENEI


Here is why. 	 Tenei te pogai.


Some helmets had a handle so that a soldier could carry it in his hand. 	 A nisi pulou e isi ne olotou kau ke mafai ne te sotia o puke ne ia i tena lima.


Mountain Plateau of Edom 	 Koga laugatasi i mauga o Etoma


If I have opened the door to such satanic influences, will my love for Jehovah and his righteous principles impel me to act decisively and slam that door shut?’—Acts 19:19, 20. 	 Kafai e ‵tala ne au te mataloa ki fakamalosiga fakasatani, e mata, ka faimālō au ne toku alofa ki a Ieova mo ana fakatakitakiga amio‵tonu ke ‵teke katoatoa atu ne au a mea konā?’—Galuega 19:19, 20.


For more than two centuries, Jacob’s descendants lived under Egyptian rule in a land saturated with worship of the dead, use of idols, and other God-dishonoring beliefs and practices. 	 I tausaga e silia atu mo te lua selau ko ‵teka, ne ‵nofo eiloa a fanau a Iakopo mai lalo i pulega a tino Aikupito i se fenua telā e aofia i ei a tapuakiga ki tino ‵mate, tupua mo nisi talitonuga mo faifaiga kolā e se faka‵malu ei te Atua.


(Compare Proverbs 10:28.) 	 (Fakatusa ki te Faataoto 10:28.)


We Must Love What We Teach 	 E ‵Tau o Fia‵fia Malosi Tatou ki Mea e Akoako Atu ne Tatou


What a responsibility was placed on the shoulders of this young, unmarried woman! 	 Mafaufau ki te lasi o tiute kolā ne tuku atu ki te tamafine tenei!


Millions of other smokers, as well as users of “recreational” drugs, will ruin their health and quality of life because of their addictions. 	 E lau i miliona a nisi tino ‵pusi, penā foki loa mo tino kolā e fakaaogā ne latou a vailakau mō “fakafiafiaga,” ka fakamasei ne latou te malosi o olotou foitino mo te ‵lei o olotou olaga ona ko te lotou umiti sāle ki mea konā.


The marriage took place, and when Ruth later gave birth, the women of Bethlehem cried out: “A son has been born to Naomi.” 	 Ne fai te avaga, kae i te taimi ne fanau ei a Luta, ne ka‵laga mai a fāfine Peteleema, penei: “Ko fanau mai se tamaliki tagata ki te gafa o Naomi!”


(Job 34:19; 2 Corinthians 5:14) So if we are going to please Jehovah and serve him shoulder to shoulder, we must not show favoritism or ‘admire personalities for our own benefit.’—Jude 4, 16. Keep Free From Murmuring 8. 	 (Iopu 34:19; 2 Kolinito 5:14) Tela la, kafai e fia fakafiafia atu tatou ki a Ieova kae tavini fakatasi atu ki a ia, e se ‵tau o fakaasi atu ne tatou a te fāpito io me e ‘tavae fakaloiloi foki ne tatou a nisi tino ko te mea ke maua mai ei ne ‵tou mea.’—Iuta 4, 16.


19. (a) What is needed besides spending time with children? (b) What do parents primarily need to teach young ones? 	 19. (a) Ne a mea e manakogina i tafa o te ‵nofo fakatasi mo tama‵liki? (e) Se a te mea e ‵tau o akoako muamua atu ne mātua ki olotou tama‵liki?


19 It is encouraging to know that more than six and a half million Witnesses worldwide are busy developing the “art of teaching,” with the aim of helping honesthearted individuals to observe all the things that Jesus commanded. 	 19 Se mea fakamalosi loto ke iloa atu me ko sili atu nei i te ono mo te afa miliona o Molimau a Ieova i te lalolagi kātoa e fakalavelave nei i te atiakaga o te lotou “atamai i te akoako atu,” mo te fakamoemoega ke fesoasoani atu ki tino loto ‵lei taki tokotasi ke faka‵logo ki mea katoa kolā ne fakatonu mai ne Iesu.


Just think of the steps he has already taken to replace the world’s corrupt rulers. 	 Ke mafaufau ki fakatokaga ko oti ne fai ne ia ke sui ei a takitaki sē fakamaoni o te lalolagi nei.


A circuit overseer wrote: “As a teenager, I had many more questions or doubts than I ever put into words. 	 Ne tusi mai se ovasia o fenua penei: “E pelā me se talavou, e uke atu aku fesili io me ne manatu fakalotolotolua i lō mea kolā e fakaasi atu ne au.


And they went with haste and found Mary as well as Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.”—Luke 2:8-16. 	 Ne olo fakavave latou kae ne maua atu ne latou a Malia mo Iosefa, kae ne lavea foki ne latou a te tamaliki e takato i te tali fagai manu.”—Luka 2:8-16.


How can we remain harmoniously joined together in preaching the good news? 	 E mafai pefea o tumau tatou i te ‵kau fakatasi i te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei?


We would show our full trust in Jehovah by supplicating him in prayer to give us the strength to keep faithful and not lose our joy and spiritual balance. 	 E mafai ne tatou o fakaasi atu te ‵tou tali‵tonu katoatoa ki a Ieova e auala i ‵talo ke tuku mai te malosi ke tumau i te fakamaoni kae ke mo a e galo te ‵tou fia‵fia mo te ‵tou fesokotakiga ‵pili mo Ia.


Also in big demand is advice on combating overeating, smoking, and heavy drinking. 	 E tai lasi foki a te ma‵nako o tino e tokouke ki manatu fakatonutonu e uiga ki te gafula, te ‵pusi, mo te inu malosi.


Jesus spoke extensively about God’s Kingdom, making it the theme of his message. 	 Ne faipati a Iesu e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua, kae fai ne ia e pelā me ko te matua o tena fekau.


(2 Timothy 3:16, 17) By learning from God’s Word, then, we can have “faith in the truth.”—2 Thessalonians 2:13. 	 (2 Timoteo 3:16, 17) Kafai e tau‵loto tatou ki te Muna a te Atua, ka mafai ei o maua ne tatou a “te fakatuanaki ki te mea tonu.”—2 Tesalonia 2:13.


Unbeknownst to Job, the Devil had questioned Job’s motives for serving God. 	 E aunoa mo tena iloa, ne fakafesili ne te Tiapolo a pogai ‵tonu e tavini atu ei a Iopu ki te Atua.


He told them that he was struggling in their behalf so that ‘their hearts might be comforted and they might be harmoniously joined together in love.’ 	 Ne fai atu ki a latou me ne galue malosi a ia mō te lotou ‵lei ko te mea ke “fakamalosigina olotou loto, kae ke fusi foki olotou loto i te alofa.”


Satan wants you to be so terrified of death that you would willingly barter your integrity for some hollow promise of safety. 	 E manako a Satani ke mataku malosi koe i te mate kae ke fesuiaki ne koe mo te lotomalie a tou fakamaoni ki se folafolaga sē aogā ke maua fua ei ne koe se puipuiga sē tumau.


(Matt. 6:7) Jesus thus cited another abuse of prayer—repetition. 	 (Mataio 6:7) Ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu a te suā auala sē tonu i te faiga o ‵talo—ko te fakafoki‵foki o pati.


(Jer. 25:11-13; Dan. 4:20-25; 9:25) The Bible tells us to keep in expectation of Jehovah’s future day of judgment. 	 (Ielemia 25:11-13; Tanielu 4:20-25; 9:25) E fai mai te Tusi Tapu ke ‵nofo fakatalitali tatou ki te aso o te fakamasinoga a Ieova i aso mai mua.


Jesus used plain language that ordinary people could understand 	 Ne fakaaogā ne Iesu a vaegā pati kolā ne mafai o malamalama i ei a tino kolā e seki a‵koga faka‵lei


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14 Do I respect and love the Bible’s moral standards? 	 14 E mata, e āva kae fiafia au ki tulaga o te Tusi Tapu i mea tau amioga?


What an inestimable privilege God grants to imperfect humans! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te tāua o te tauliaga ne tuku atu ne te Atua ki tino sē ‵lei katoatoa!


What fine results are seen in the 2004 service year report? 	 Ne a ikuga ‵lei e lavea atu i te lipoti o te tausaga faka-te-taviniga i te 2004?


Mordecai alludes to God’s purpose in Esther’s attaining royal dignity. 	 Ne fai mai a Moletekai e uiga ki te fuafuaga a te Atua ke fai a Eseta mo fai te tupu fafine.


A Tool to Spread the Good News 	 Se Mea Faigaluega ke Fakasalalau Atu ei a te Tala ‵Lei


Ask yourself, ‘When was the last time that I thanked a neighbor, a workmate, a schoolmate, a hospital-staff member, a storekeeper, or somebody else who helped me?’ 	 Ke fesili ifo ki a koe, ‘Se a te ‵toe taimi ne fakafetai atu ei au ki se tuakoi, se tino galue, se tamaliki i te akoga, se tino galue i te fa‵kaimasaki, se tino fakatau i te sitoa, io me se isi tino aka telā ne fesoasoani mai ki a au?’


Why are we unable to please Jehovah in everything we do? 	 Kaia e se mafai ei ne tatou o fakafiafia a Ieova i mea katoa e fai ne tatou?


Jesus himself made such a connection. 	 Ne fakaasi mai mai ne Iesu te sokoga tenā.


How does he ‘raise us up when we are bowed down’ by heartache? 	 Se a te auala e ‘faka‵tu aka ei ne ia tatou kolā ne pakū’ ona ko mea faka‵mae loto?


(John 13:1) Despite their shortcomings, he let them know that he believed in them. 	 (Ioane 13:1) Faitalia olotou vāivāiga, ne fakailoa atu ne ia me e talitonu a ia ki a latou.


How long will it take to learn to operate it properly?’ 	 E pefea te leva ka iloa ei ne au o fakaaoga faka‵lei a te mea tenei?’


Far beyond what human efforts can hope to achieve, the spirit of Jehovah brings liberation from enslavement to sin and death, as well as from slavery to false worship and its practices. 	 E se pelā mo taumafaiga a tāgata ne fai, a te agaga o Ieova e tuku mai loa i ei te saolotoga mai te pologa ki te agasala mo te mate, e penā foki mai te pologa ki faifaiga mo tapuakiga ‵se.


What will we consider in the next article? 	 Ne a mea ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei i te suā mataupu?


Recall that four of Jesus’ disciples had approached him “privately.” 	 Ke masaua me ne olo atu a soko e tokofa o Iesu ki a ia i a “latou ake eiloa.”


Teaching your children how to study gives purpose to reading. 	 A te akoako atu o au tama‵liki ke iloa o sukesuke e fakaasi mai ei me e aoga te faitau.


If I go to the temple, others may misunderstand my action, thinking that I am compromising with those of the circumcised class.’ 	 Kafai e fanatu au ki te faletapu, kāti ka se maina nisi tino i taku faiga tenā, kae ka ma‵natu aka latou me e gutugutulua au ke fakafiafia atu ei ki tino pilitome.’


6 In Mark chapter 13, we find another account of Jesus’ exhortation to his followers that they stay awake. 	 6 E maua atu foki ne tatou a te suā tala i te Maleko mataupu e 13 e uiga ki te fakamalosiga a Iesu ki ana soko ke tumau i te matapula‵pula.


His reaction showed, not selfish interest, but concern over Jehovah’s name. 	 Ne fakaasi atu i ana faifaiga a tena manavase ki te igoa o Ieova, kae e se ko manakoga kaimanako.


Another gathering follows, during which “the seed of Israel” make confession of national sins, the Levites review God’s dealings with Israel, and the people take an oath “to walk in the law of the true God.” 	 Ne toe maopoopo latou, kae i te taimi tenā ne fakaasi atu ei ne “tino Isalaelu” olotou agasala, ne iloilo ei ne tino Levi a faifaiga a te Atua ki tino Isalaelu, kae ne tauto atu latou “me ka tau‵tali [latou] i te Tulafono a te Atua.”


More to the point, a clear and solid hope would help them find life less stressful. 	 Kae ko te ‵toe mea tāua, a te mauaga o se fakamoemoega mautinoa ka fesoasoani mai ei ke maua se olaga sē fakafi‵ta.


If we allow ourselves to be influenced by his conduct, we will be better and happier people. 	 Kafai e talia ne tatou ke fakaakoako atu ki ana uiga, ka momea aka te ‵tou fai mo fai ne tino ‵lei kae fia‵fia.


I am certain that any obstacles, sacrifices, or losses are relatively small compared to the wonderful blessings that our loving God bestows. 	 ““I toku ‵kanoloto tonu eiloa, koi fai eiloa au mo fai te tamaliki foliki telā ne fiafia ki te tala o Noa.


The Challenge of Knowing God by Name 	 E se Faigofie ke Iloa ‵Lei ne Tino a te Igoa o te Atua


Above all, never give up. The wise man wrote: “In the morning sow your seed and until the evening do not let your hand rest; for you are not knowing where this will have success.” 	 Ne tusi mai penei te tagata poto ko Solomona: “Ke toki ou lakau i te taeao pela foki i te afiafi. E se mafai o iloa ne koe me e ola ‵lei katoa io me ka ola ‵lei nisi kae se ola ‵lei nisi.”


(Isaiah 33:24) If your negative feelings seem to be much more than an occasional case of the blues, it might be wise to seek professional help. 	 (Isaia 33:24) Kafai a ou lagonaga sē ‵lei ko fai ne latou ke lasi atu tou fanoanoa, se mea ‵lei ke ‵sala atu ki se fesoasoani fakatokita.


How would being hospitable help them? 	 E fesoasoani atu pefea a te uiga talimalo ki a latou?


A key to understanding when Kingdom rule begins is found in the words of Jesus. 	 A te auala ke iloa aka ei te taimi ne kamata ei te pulega a te Malo e maua eiloa i pati a Iesu.


If you go to the left, then I will go to the right; but if you go to the right, then I will go to the left.” 	 Kafai e fano koe ki te suā koga, ka ko au ki te suā koga.”


Paul goes on to say: “If Christ has not been raised up, our preaching is certainly in vain, and our faith is in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:14) Paul did not take the matter lightly. 	 Ne toe fai mai a Paulo: “Kae kafai e seki toetu a Keliso, ko seai ei se aoga o te motou talaiga, kae ko seai foki se aoga o te motou fakatuanaki.” (1 Kolinito 15:14) Ne seki manatu māmā a Paulo ki te mea tenei.


Why should we look to Jehovah to learn what true mercy is? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o ‵kilo atu tatou ki a Ieova ke iloa ei ne tatou te uiga tonu o te alofa ‵nau?


How important it was that Christine never gave up hope! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te tāua me ne seki ‵fiu a Christine i te taumafai!


(Read Ephesians 1:22; Colossians 1:13, 18.) 	 (Faitau te Efeso 1:22; Kolose 1:13, 18.)


Like smugglers, they operate in a clandestine manner, subtly introducing apostate views. 	 E pelā me ne tino kai‵soa, e ga‵lue latou i se auala ‵funa, kae fakamalosi aka ne latou a kilokiloga faka-aposetate i se auala fai lemū.