Although I appreciated that the Witnesses were kind and showed me personal interest, I hadn’t been ready to change my lifestyle. 	 E ui eiloa ne loto fakafetai au i Molimau a Ieova ne atafai mai kae fakaasi mai te fiafia tonu ki a au, ne seki toka au o ‵fuli toku olaga.


Why can it be difficult to show kindness? 	 Kaia e faigata ei ke fakaasi atu te alofa atafai?


IT IS a familiar sight in almost every nation on earth. 	 SE MEA e masani o lavea atu toeitiiti i fenua katoa i te lalolagi kātoa.


“I Know He Will Rise,” Dec. 	 “E Iloa ne Au me ka Toetu Mai a Ia,” Tese.


However, he added: “If the Lord gives the key to someone else, he can write it.” 	 Kae ne toe fai mai foki a ia: “Kafai e avatu ne te Aliki te kī tenā ki se isi tino, ka tusi ne ia te tusi tenā.”


They Stood Firm in an “Hour of Test” (World War I), 5/15 	 Ne ‵tu Mautakitaki Latou i te “Itula o Tofotofoga” (Taua Muamua a te Lalolagi), 5/15


By doing so, we need never be anxious about our material needs. 	 Me kafai e fai ne tatou, ko se toe manakogina ei ke manava‵se tatou ki ‵tou manakoga.


Elżbieta made fundamental changes in her lifestyle so as to improve in her ministry. 	 Ne fai ne Elżbieta a ‵fuliga tāua i tena olaga ko te mea ke momea aka te ‵lei o tena galuega talai.


Fittingly, Paul wrote: “The word of God is alive and exerts power and is sharper than any two-edged sword and pierces even to the dividing of soul and spirit, and of joints and their marrow, and is able to discern thoughts and intentions of the heart.”—Hebrews 4:12. 	 E sili atu foki tona ‵kai i se pelu e ‵kai matalua. E suki ne ia te loto mo te agaga ke mavaelua, ke oko foki eiloa ki sokoga ivi mo ‵kano; e fakamasino foki ne ia a manako mo mafaufauga o loto o tino.”—Epelu 4:12.


At last, I have the stable family life that I always craved, and I have the loving Father that I always wanted. 	 Ko maua nei ne au se olaga faka-te-kāiga fiafia telā ne manako malosi au ki ei, kae ko maua foki ne au se Tamana alofa telā ne manako faeloa au ki ei.


What can parents do in such a trying situation? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o fai ne mātua i se vaegā tulaga faigata penā?


(Ezekiel 14:14) Significantly, the life course of all three men showed that they had developed good habits. 	 (Esekielu 14:14) Se mea gali, me fakaasi mai i ei me ne ati aka ne tāgata toko tolu konei a faifaiga masani ‵lei i olotou olaga.


What can buying out the opportune time involve when it comes to secular work or housework? 	 Ne a mea kāti e aofia i ei te fakaaogāga faka‵lei ne tatou o so se avanoa i te feitu e uiga ki ‵tou galuega ‵togi mo ‵tou galuega i te fale?


For instance, Jacob acted in harmony with parental instruction in choosing a wife. 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne fai ne Iakopo a mea e ‵tusa mo fakatonuga a mātua i te filifiliga o se avaga.


(1 Tim. 6:17; Matt. 6:19, 20) He holds before us the joyful prospect of an unending future. 	 (1 Timoteo 6:17; Mataio 6:19, 20) E tuku mai ne ia ki a tatou a te fakamoemoega fakafiafia e uiga ki se olaga i aso mai mua telā e se mafai o gata.


12 It is not always easy to be obedient, as illustrated a few years ago when two young girls were about to dash across a six-lane highway rather than take the overpass walkway. 	 12 E se se mea faigofie ke fakalogo, e pelā mo te mea ne fakaasi mai ne tama‵liki fāfine e tokolua i te fia tausaga ko ‵teka me ne fia ‵tele atu ki te suā feitu o te auala telā e mafai o ‵tele i ei a motoka e ono, i lō te olo atu i te koga telā e ‵tau o sa‵sale i ei.


Among the women Paul mentioned by name were “Tryphaena and Tryphosa, women who are working hard in the Lord,” and “Persis our beloved one, for she performed many labors in the Lord.” 	 E aofia i fāfine kolā ne taku mai ne Paulo ko “Tufaina mo Tufosa, kolā e ga‵lue foki i te galuega a te Aliki,” mo “Peseti, telā ko tō uke ana galuega ne fai mō te Aliki.”


(Deut. 34:9) Holy spirit did not produce in him the ability to prophesy or to perform miracles as it had in Moses, but it did enable Joshua to lead Israel in the military campaign that brought about the conquest of Canaan. 	 (Teutelonome 34:9) Ne seki tuku atu ne te agaga tapu ki a ia a te malosi ke mafai o ‵valo io me fai a vavega e pelā mo te mea ne mafai o fai ne Mose. Kae ne maua ne Iosua te malosi ke takitaki ne ia te kautau Isalaelu ke manumalo i te lotou taua mo te kau Kanana.


Consequently, “he started to teach them many things.” 	 Telā, “kamata ei a ia o akoako atu ki a latou i mea e uke.”


“After 13 years of marriage, we have a very close relationship—one that we never want to lose.” 	 “Mai tua o te 13 tausaga ne avaga ei māua, ne pili ‵ki eiloa te mā fesokotakiga—se mea telā e se ma‵nako lele māua ke galo atu.”


(1 Thess. 1:2-7, 9; 2:19) Would he have accomplished all that he did had he been married or had a family? 	 (1 Tesalonia 1:2-7, 9; 2:19) E mata, ne mafai ne ia o fakataunu a mea katoa kolā ne fai ne ia moi ne avaga a ia io me isi sena kāiga?


Then God touched on the sort of things that Elihu had mentioned. 	 Oti aka ne faipati foki te Atua ki vaegā mea kolā ko oti ne faipati a Eliu ki ei.


To my way of thinking, preachers were not manly enough. 	 Ne mafaufau eiloa au me i tino talai ne tino ‵seva fua.


To answer this question, we need to bear in mind that one of the key sources of the modern Bible is the fourth-century manuscript known as Vatican 1209. 	 Ke tali aka te fesili tenei, e ‵tau o masaua ne tatou a te fakavae tāua e tasi o te Tusi Tapu i aso nei ko tusitusiga i te fa o senitenali telā e lauiloa e pelā me ko te Vatican 1209.


How did Jesus remain faithful when under trial? 	 Ne tumau pefea a Iesu i te fakamaoni i tulaga faiga‵ta?


Why have certain conventions proved to be particularly moving? 	 Kaia ne fai ei a nāi fono mo fai ne taimi fakafiafia ki tino o te Atua?


With Jehovah’s blessing, we can make spiritual progress in whatever role we are currently serving. 	 E auala i fakamanuiaga a Ieova, e mafai ne tatou o ga‵solo ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga i so se tauliaga telā ko maua nei ne tatou.


TAKING STEPS TO REACH THEIR GOAL 	 TAUMAFAIGA KE TAUNU OLOTOU FAKAMOEMOEGA


But we can be sure that before “the great tribulation” is finished, Jehovah’s name will have been made known as never before in human history.—Rev. 7:14; Ezek. 38:23. 	 Kae e mafai eiloa o tali‵tonu tatou me koi tuai o palele atu a te ‘fakalavelave lasi,’ ka sili atu te salalau o te igoa o Ieova i te taimi tenā i lō aso mua.—Fakaasiga 7:14; Esekielu 38:23.


It includes the Governing Body, branch committees, traveling overseers, bodies of elders, congregations, and individual Witnesses.—4/15, page 29. 	 E aofia i ei te Potukau Pule, komiti o ofisa lagolago, ovasia faima‵laga, potukau o toeaina, fakapotopotoga, mo Molimau taki tokotasi.—15/4, itulau e 29.


Why can we say, then, that he was a minister? 	 Kaia e mafai ei o fai atu me ne fai a ia mo fai se faifeau?


Instead, he held on to godly principles and kept his clean standing despite the strongest of temptations. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne puke ‵mautakitaki a ia ki fakatakitakiga a te Atua kae ne tumau a ia i te ‵ma faitalia a tofotofoga faiga‵ta.


(Matthew 6:9, 10) With strong faith and conviction, we can look forward to Kingdom blessings. 	 (Mataio 6:9, 10) E mafai eiloa o ‵kilo atu tatou ki fakamanuiaga mai te Malo tenā i te fakatuanaki mo te lasi o te ‵tou loto tali‵tonu.


8 Joshua must have been greatly strengthened when he heard Jehovah’s further words: “Be courageous and strong. 	 8 Ne ‵tau eiloa o lasi te malosi o Iosua i te taimi ne lagona ei ne ia a pati a Ieova: “Ke loto malosi kae fakatuanaki!


We maintain a clean conscience, which gives us peace of mind and a calm heart. 	 E maua ne tatou i ei se loto lagona ‵ma, telā e tuku mai i ei a te filemu o te mafaufau mo te loto.


Joseph of Cyprus was surnamed Barnabas, which means “Son of Comfort.” 	 Ne fakaigoa foki a Iosefa mai Kupelu ki a Panapa telā e fakauiga ki “te Tama Fakanuimanava.”


5 The apostle Paul’s words recorded in the letter to the Romans were addressed, not to unbelievers or the general populace, but to his fellow anointed Christians. 	 5 A pati a te apositolo ko Paulo kolā ne tusi i te tusi ki te kau Loma, ne seki fakasino atu ki tino sē tali‵tonu io me ko tino valevale, kae ne fakasino atu eiloa ki ana taina ko Kelisiano fakaekegina.


Acquire a Heart Agreeable to Jehovah 	 Ke Maua se Loto Telā e Fiafia ki ei a Ieova


What shows that James and John had a wrong view of greatness? 	 Se a te mea e fakaasi mai me ne maua ne Iakopo mo Ioane se kilokiloga ‵se e uiga ki te takutakua?


What is going on in that land? 	 Ne a mea ne ‵tupu i te fenua tenā?


17 Do we have everything we need to make wise decisions that please Jehovah? 	 17 E mata, e maua ne tatou a mea katoa e ma‵nako tatou ki ei ke mafai o fai a fakaikuga ‵poto kolā e fakafiafia atu ki a Ieova?


Homosexual unions, unmarried couples living together, and easy divorces prove that he is having much success in this regard. 	 A te talia ke fakaipoipo a tāgata ki tāgata mo fāfine ki fāfine, te ‵nofo fakatasi kae se avaga, mo te faigofie ke ‵tala a avaga e fakamaoni mai ei te manuia o tou tagata i te feitu tenei.


Then you can put your trust in him and learn from him, imitating his successes. 	 Ko mafai ei ne koe o talitonu kae tauloto ki mea e uiga ki a ia, mai te fakaakoako ki auala ne manumalo i ei.


(Read Philippians 4:15-19.) 	 (Faitau te Filipi 4:15-19.)


It is particularly so because your relationship with “the living God” is involved. 	 E tāua ‵ki me e aofia i ei tou fesokotakiga mo “te Atua ola.”


She took sensible initiatives, such as obtaining food for Naomi and herself, but she also followed Naomi’s instructions.—Ruth 2:2, 22, 23; 3:1-6. 	 Ne fesoasoani faka‵lei atu ki a ia mai te fakatoka sāle ne ia lā meakai kae fakalogo foki ki fakatonuga a Naomi.—Luta 2:2, 22, 23; 3:1-6.


[Footnotes] See Awake! 	 [Fakamatalaga mai lalo]


5:10, 18-22. In the days of King Saul, the tribes east of the Jordan defeated the Hagrites even though these tribes were outnumbered more than 2 to 1. 	 E ‵tau foki o ‵talo atu tatou mo te loto kātoa ke gasolo aka o tokouke a tino e ‵kau mai, i te taimi e ‵kau atu ei tatou mo te loto finafinau ki te galuega ko te faiga o soko.


(Gen. 22:18; 24:12-14, 67) We should not conclude from this that a person—well-meaning though he or she may be—should become an unsolicited matchmaker. 	 (Kenese 22:18; 24:12-14, 67) Kae e se ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne tatou mai te mea tenei me e mafai ne so se tino—faitalia me e ‵lei io me ikai—o fai se vaegā fesokotakiga penā.


How to Follow Christ 	 Te Auala ke Tau‵tali Atu ki te Keliso


Every single one of them will be released from the grip of death. 	 Ka toe faka‵tu mai katoa eiloa latou mai te malosi o te mate.


• Spiritism does for demons what bait does for hunters. 	 16. Kaia e tāua ei a tala fakatusa i te faiga o akoakoga?


A sister may ask an elder if she should separate from her unbelieving husband. 	 E mafai o fakamolemole atu se tuagane ki se toeaina me e mata, se mea ‵lei ke mavae laua mo tena avaga, telā se tino sē talitonu.


What effect are your associates having on your relationship with Jehovah? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o pokotia i ei ‵tou fesokotakiga mo Ieova mai tino kolā e fai taugasoa tatou ki ei?


Properly exercised, free will would have resulted in a wonderful, ever-fascinating life on a paradise earth. 	 A te fakaaogāga faka‵lei o te saolotoga ke fai a filifiliga, ka iku atu ki se olaga gali kae fakaofoofogia i se lalolagi palataiso.


Moreover, this harmonizes with Isaiah 32:1, where we read: “Look! A king will reign for righteousness itself; and as respects princes, they will rule as princes for justice itself.” 	 E se gata i ei, e fetaui ‵tonu a te mea tenei mo pati i te Isaia 32:1, telā e faitau penei, “Ka isi se tupu telā ka pule mo te fakamaoni, mo takitaki o te fenua kolā ka pulepule mo te fai mea tonu.”


Did You Know? 	 E Iloa Ne Koe?


If so, thank Jehovah God for this wonderful privilege. 	 Kafai e penā loa, fakafetai atu ki a Ieova te Atua mō te tauliaga gali tenei.


Daniel prays to Jehovah about the restoration of his homeland. 	 Ne ‵talo atu a Tanielu ki a Ieova e uiga ki te toe fakafouga o tena fenua tonu.


• Why is living for material things unrealistic? 	 • Kaia e fai ei a te ola e ‵tusa mo mea faka-te-foitino e pelā me se mea valea fua?


We might be reminded of what the Bible says at 1 John 5:3: “This is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments.” 	 Kāti e fakamasaua mai ki a tatou a pati a te Tusi Tapu i te 1 Ioane 5:3: “Me e tenei te uiga o te alofa ki te Atua, ko te fakalogo ki ana fakatonuga.”


11 Of course, Ella did not look forward to spending most of her young adulthood in a prison cell. 	 11 E tonu me ne seki fiafia malosi a Ela ki te manatu me ka nofo atu a ia i te falepuipui i te taimi koi foliki ei a ia.


Perhaps you can show concern if the fellow employee is ill or has family members who are ill. 	 Kāti e mafai o fakaasi atu ne koe te atafai māfai ko masaki te tino galue io me ko tino o tena kāiga.


9 In April 1881, less than two years after the first issue of the Watch Tower was published, this magazine put out a call for 1,000 preachers. 	 9 I a Apelila 1881, se tausaga tupu mai tua o te ‵lomiga o te lōmiga muamua o te Watch Tower, ne avatu ei i te mekesini tenei se kalaga me e manakogina e toko afe tino talai.


But he survived and later served at Bethel in Wiesbaden, Germany. 	 Ne sao tou tagata kae galue fakamuli ifo i te Peteli i Wiesbaden, Siamani.


How can we guard against even unwittingly following Satan? 	 E mafai pefea o puipui tatou faitalia me e se iloa ne tatou me e tau‵tali atu tatou i a Satani?


“During [Christ’s] presence,” answers 1 Corinthians 15:23. 	 E tali mai te 1 Kolinito 15:23, penei: “I tona toe foki mai,” ko te vaitaimi o te fakatasimaiga o Keliso.


He never abandons his faithful worshippers. 	 E se mafai o tuku tiaki ne ia ana tino tapuaki fakamaoni.


They came down to earth, materialized bodies, and cohabited with beautiful women, producing offspring that were half human, half demon—the Nephilim. 	 Ne ‵mai latou ki te lalolagi, ‵fuli ki foitino faka-te-foitino, kae ‵moe mo tamā‵fine mata‵gali, fa‵nau mai ei a tama‵liki kolā e āfa tino, āfa temoni—ko toa ‵mafi.


As Jesus continues teaching, he takes a good look at what is going on in the temple.—Matthew 21:15, 16; Mark 11:11. 	 A koi akoako atu a Iesu kae ne onoono faka‵lei a ia ki mea kolā e ‵tupu i te faletapu.—Mataio 21:15, 16; Maleko 11:11.


How can this association fill your needs? 	 E fakama‵lie aka pefea ne maopoopoga konā ou manakoga?


How delighted the 20 publishers serving in the Mapudungun-language field were to see that woman along with 26 other interested ones of the Mapuche people present at the Memorial. 	 Ko oko eiloa i te fia‵fia o tino talai e toko 20 i te ‵gana Mapudungun ke lavea atu a te fafine tenā fakatasi mo nisi tino fia‵fia e toko 26 mai tino Mapuche ne ‵kau mai ki te Fakamanatuga.


“If you are a son of God,” said Satan, “tell this stone to become a loaf of bread.” 	 “Kafai a koe se tama a te Atua,” ko pati a Satani, “fai ki fatu konei ke liu falaoa.”


A fine example is one of the best teachers. 	 A fakaakoakoga ‵lei ko te ‵toe faiakoga sili tenā.


(John 10:3, 11, 14, 15) As the Fine Shepherd, Jesus accomplishes something that David could never do. 	 (Ioane 10:3, 11, 14, 15) E pelā me se Tausi Mamoe ‵Lei, ne fakataunu ne Iesu se mea telā ne seki mafai lele ne Tavita o fai.


Some dismiss that kind of faith as delusional. 	 Ne seki talia ne nisi tino a te vaegā fakatuanaki tenei kae fai ne latou me se mea se tonu.


We take refuge in Jehovah as his worshipers especially because ‘we have set our affection on him.’ 	 E pelā me ne ana tino tapuaki e fai a Ieova mo fai te ‵tou ‵lafiga me ‘e a‵lofa tatou ki a ia.’


(Philippians 2:5-8) Although Satan is now waging war upon the anointed remnant, they do not fear the things they must suffer as a group—tribulation, imprisonment, or violent death. 	 (Filipi 2:5-8) E tiga eiloa e taua atu a Satani ki te toega o te kau fakaekegina, e sē ma‵taku latou ki puapuagā kolā ka oko atu ki nisi o latou, e pelā mo tofotofoga, te ‵pei ki te falepuipui, io me ko te mate fakasauā.


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


And a book of remembrance began to be written up before him for those in fear of Jehovah and for those thinking upon his name.” 	 Ne tusi ne te Atua i se tusi, a igoa o tino kolā ka masaua ne ia ke tuku atu te ola se-gata-mai ki a latou mai i a Apelu o vau loa ki mua.


Teaching skills also need to be developed, for they enable us to explain matters in a clear, uncomplicated way. 	 E ‵tau foki o fakamalosi aka a te atamai i te akoako atu, ko te mea ke mafai ei ne tatou o fakamatala faka‵lei atu se mataupu i se auala manino kae faigofie.


(2 Timothy 3:12) What accounts for this? 	 (2 Timoteo 3:12) Se a te pogai?


He noted that even sinners will follow a policy of like for like, treating others as others treat them. 	 Ne fai mai a ia me i mea kolā ka fai atu ne tino agasala ki nisi tino ko mea kolā ne fai atu ne nisi tino ki a latou.


One 84-year-old widower did not feel that he could auxiliary pioneer because of his age and poor health. 	 Ne mafaufau eiloa se taina ko 84 ana tausaga kae ko mate tena avaga me e se mafai o paenia lagolago a ia ona ko te tulaga matua kae fakamasakisaki.


(Psalm 27:14; Isaiah 54:17) Then we, like countless Christians before us, will stand firm with our hope sure—faithful Christian neutrals who are no part of the world. 	 (Salamo 27:14; Isaia 54:17) Kafai tatou e fai penā ka tu ‵mautakitaki tatou mo te ‵tou fakamoemoega mautinoa—e pelā mo te fia o Kelisiano i aso mua—ko Kelisiano fakamaoni kolā e se ‵kau atu ki te lalolagi nei.


[Picture on page 12] 	 12. E pelā mo pati a Iesu, ko oi e ‵tau mo tatou o a‵lofa ki ei?


When disaster struck a region in El Salvador, why was the field service of local Witnesses very effective? 	 Ne mate atu i ei te tamaliki tagata a se Molimau telā ko 25 ana tausaga fakatasi mo taina e tokolua o tena ‵sai feagaiga.


The parable of the talents is primarily about how Jesus deals with his anointed disciples, but it contains principles that apply to all Christians. 	 A te tala fakatusa ki taleni e fakasino atu muamua eiloa ki faifaiga a Iesu ki ana soko fakaekegina, kae e aofia i ei a akoakoga fakavae kolā e aoga ki Kelisiano katoa.


Fueling unhealthy sexual fantasies and cravings.—2 Peter 2:14. 	 ▪ Fakamalosiga o manakoga se ‵tau ki faifaiga fakatauavaga.—2 Petelu 2:14.


(Colossians 1:5, 6, 23) The same occurs today. 	 (Kolose 1:5, 6, 23) E penā foki loa i aso nei.


(See the box on page 17.) (b) What advice about dealing with chronic health ailments was presented in Awake! of January 22, 2001? 13 We may also manifest our trust in Jehovah by searching the publications of the faithful slave. 	 13 E mafai foki o fakaasi atu ne tatou a ‵tou loto tali‵tonu ki a Ieova mai te sukesuke ki tusi kolā ne fakatoka ne te tavini fakamaoni.


JESUS CHRIST was fulfilling his role as the Great Teacher and Disciple Maker when he told his followers: “Pay attention to how you listen.” 	 NE FAKATAUNU ne Iesu Keliso tena tiute e pelā me se Faiakoga Sili mo te Tino Fai Soko i te taimi ne fai atu ei a ia ki ana soko: “Ke fakaeteete koutou, kae faka‵logo faka‵lei.”


If you were to visit Angela, how would you encourage this “tired soul”? 	 Moi fai ko koe e āsi atu ki a Angela, ka fakamalosi aka pefea ne koe a te “tino vāivāi” tenei?


It would be a sacrifice of far greater worth than that of animals. 	 Se taulaga telā ne lasi fakafia atu tena aoga i lō taulaga e fai ki manu.


How does she deal with this obstacle? 	 Ne fakafesagai atu pefea tou fafine ki te fakalavelave tenei?


Why Some Decide to Leave 	 Te Pogai ne Fakaiku Aka ne Nisi Tino ke Olo Keatea Latou


Dealing With Your Grief 	 Ke Fakafesagai Atu ki Tou Loto Mafatia


3, 4. Why should Haggai and Zechariah’s messages be of interest to us? 	 3, 4. Kaia e ‵tau ei o fia‵fia tatou ki valoaga a Hakai mo Sakalia?


Still, Dell works hard to maintain a positive attitude. 	 Kae ui ei, e galue malosi a Tela ke tumau a ia i se kilokiloga mautinoa.


What do some say the answer is? 	 Ne a pati a nisi tino me se a te tali?


He knows us so well that he is aware even of the “inclination of [our] thoughts.” (1 Chron. 28:9) However, he does not examine us merely in order to find fault. 	 E iloa ‵lei ne ia tatou me e lavea ne ia “‵tou mafaufauga mo ‵tou manakoga katoa.” (1 Nofoaiga Tupu 28:9) Kae e se sukesuke ne ia tatou ko te mea fua ke maua ne ia a mea ‵se.


The Syrian writer Tatian (about 110-180 C.E.) came to the defense of the Gospels. 	 Ne ‵pulu aka ne se tino tusitala mai Sulia ko Tatian (kāti i te 110-180 T.A.) a Tusi Evagelia.


Why is a self-sacrificing spirit needed when we are trying to make disciples? 	 Kaia e manakogina ei a te uiga ko te taliaga o mea faiga‵ta i te taimi e taumafai ei tatou ke fai a soko?


But there is one group that stands apart from all others—Jehovah’s Witnesses, now numbering over seven million around the world. 	 Kae e isi se potukau e tasi telā e tu ‵kese mai i nisi lotu katoa—ko Molimau a Ieova, kolā ko sili atu nei i te fitu miliona o latou i te lalolagi.


What challenge do all Christians face in their service to God? 	 Ne a mea faiga‵ta e fepaki mo Kelisiano katoa i te lotou taviniga ki te Atua?


He was a religious man, and having read parts of the Bible, he knew that God’s name is Jehovah. 	 A ia se tagata lotu, kae mai i te faitauga ki nisi vaega o te Tusi Tapu, ne iloa ei ne ia me i te igoa o te Atua ko Ieova.


In fact, he did. For instance, on the final night of his earthly life, Jesus urged his faithful apostles: “Keep on the watch with me.” 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, i te ‵toe po o tena olaga i te lalolagi nei, ne fakamalosi atu a Iesu ki ana apositolo fakamaoni: “Ke matapula‵pula koutou.”


How thrilling it is to “honor Jehovah with [our] valuable things” and to see how such resources are used faithfully and discreetly to do the greatest work in human history!—Prov. 3:9. 	 Se mea fakafiafia ke ‘avatu ki a Ieova te fua tafasili i te lei o au mea tāua’ kae ka lavea ne koe i ou kope tāua konā ka fakaaoga i se auala poto ke fai te galuega tafasili i te tāua i tala fakasolopito o tino!—Faata. 3:9.


18, 19. (a) What reasons do we have to welcome everyone? (b) How can we do this in practical ways? 	 18, 19. (a) Ne a pogai e ‵tau ei o tali fiafia ne tatou a tino katoa? (e) E mafai pefea o fai ne tatou a te mea tenei?


“One day after another day causes speech to bubble forth, and one night after another night shows forth knowledge.” 	 E fakailoa atu foki ne te aso ki te suā aso te ‵malu o te Atua; mo te po ki te suā po.”


That is despite the fact that Satan is “the god of this system of things.” (2 Cor. 4:4) All political, religious, and commercial elements of this world as well as its propaganda channels are being influenced by him. 	 E fakataunu eiloa te mea tenā faitalia me i a Satani ko “te atua masei o te lalolagi nei.” (2 Kolinito 4:4) E pule ne tou tagata a vaega fakapolitiki, faifaiga fakalotu, mo vaega fakapisinisi o te lalolagi tenei e pelā foki mo ana mea fakasalalau tala.


Here, I have had up to four students at a time starting out in field service!” 	 Kae i konei, ko oti ne oko au ki te tokofa o aku akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ne kamata o ‵kau atu ki te galuega talai i te taimi eiloa e tasi!”


A regular pioneer shares the Bible’s message in the Quichua (Imbabura) language with a vendor at a crafts market in the city of Otavalo in northern Ecuador. 	 Se paenia tumau e fakaasi atu te fekau i te Tusi Tapu i te ‵gana Quichua (Imbabura) ki se tino e fakatau atu ana mea i se maketi o mea taulima i te fa‵kai o Otavalo i te feitu ki matū o Ecuador.


He corrected that idea by giving them the illustration of the minas. 	 Ne faka‵tonu aka ne ia te manatu tenā mai te fai atu ki a latou te tala fakatusa o te mina.


(Matt. 7:21) And listening to God means willingly submitting oneself to the arrangement he has set in place, the Christian congregation with appointed elders, “gifts in men.”—Eph. 4:8. 	 (Mataio 7:21) A te fakalogo foki ki te Atua e fakauiga ki te loto fiafia o se tino o tautali faka‵lei ki fakatokaga kolā ko oti ne fakatoka faka‵lei ne ia, ko te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano mo ‘meaalofa tino,’ ko toeaina kolā ne ‵tofi aka.—Efeso 4:8.


Reflecting on Jesus’ illustration of the prodigal son may move some to return to the flock 	 A te mafaufau ki te tala fakatusa a Iesu e uiga ki te tama fakamaumau mea e mafai o fakamalosi atu ki nisi tino ke toe ‵foki mai ki te lafu


Jehovah added an explanation that highlights the danger of disregarding this divine standard. 	 Ne toe fakaopoopo atu ne Ieova se fakamatalaga telā e faka‵mafa mai ei te fakamataku o te ‵teke atu ki te tulafono tenei a te Atua: “I te mea ma ‵taki keatea ne latou [tino mai fenua fakaa‵tea] otou tama‵liki mai i te Aliki [ko Ieova], o fai ke tapuaki atu ki nisi atua fakaa‵tea.


As Jacob courageously walks toward Esau, he bows down—not once but seven times. 	 I te taimi ne sasale atu ei a Iakopo ki a Esau mo te loto toa, ne ifo atu a ia faka-fitu taimi.


He said that his blood would “be poured out in behalf of many for forgiveness of sins.”—Matthew 26:28. 	 Ne fai atu a ia me i tena toto ka fakamaligi mō te “tokoukega e fakamagalo ei agasala.”—Mataio 26:28.


(John 1:14) Jehovah uses his Son as a Spokesman to convey information and instructions to other creatures. 	 (Ioane 1:14) E fakaaoga ne Ieova tena Tama e pelā me se Tukumuna ke fakaoko atu a fakamatalaga mo fakatonuga ki nisi mea ola.


A Dramatic Transformation 	 Se Matugā ‵Fuliga Lasi


The book suggested that most obstacles can be overcome if they are approached with a positive attitude. 	 Ne fai mai te tusi tenā me e mafai o manumalo tatou i te lasiga o fakalavelave māfai e ‵kilo atu tatou ki ei i se kilokiloga fia‵fia.


• How powerful is the Word of God? 	 • E pefea te malosi o te Muna a te Atua?


Humans earth wide will recognize Jehovah as the Universal Sovereign, the only one to be worshipped. 	 Ka iloa ei ne tino i te lalolagi kātoa a Ieova e pelā me ko te Pule Sili i te lagi mo te lalolagi, ko te tino fua e tokotasi telā e ‵tau o tapuaki ki ei.


That does not mean in God’s physical form, for he is a spirit and we are of flesh. 	 E se fakauiga i ei me ne faite tatou ki foliga faka-te-foitino o te Atua, me i a ia se agaga kae ko tatou ne tino faka-te-foitino.


By then, only our youngest son, Vitaly, remained at home. 	 I te taimi tenā, koi ‵nofo eiloa matou mo te ma tama tagata, ko Vitaly.


We too can rely on Jehovah even when we see no way out. 	 E mafai foki o fakalagolago tatou ki a Ieova faitalia me ko seai aka foki eiloa se auala e lavea ne tatou ke ‵sao ei tatou.


Proverbs 20:5 says: “Counsel in the heart of a man is as deep waters, but the man of discernment is one that will draw it up.” 	 E fai mai te Faataoto 20:5: “A mafaufauga o te tino e pelā me ne vai i se vaikeli ‵poko, kae e mafai fua o aumai ki tua ne se tagata atamai.”


Scholar Charles Freeman answers that those who believed that Jesus is God “found it difficult to refute the many sayings of Jesus that suggested he was subordinate to God the Father.” 	 Ne tali mai a te tagata poto ko Charles Freeman me i tino kolā e tali‵tonu i a Iesu ko te Atua “ne faigata ke talia ne latou a pati a Iesu me i a ia e malalo ifo i te Atua te Tamana.”


11 Zealous Christians continue to obey that command, striving “to bear thorough witness to the good news.” 	 11 A Kelisiano loto finafinau kolā e tumau i te faka‵logo ki te fakatonuga tenā, e taumafai “ke fakailoa atu ki tino katoa a te tala ‵lei.”


In 1932 he became a member of the Bethel family in Brooklyn, New York. 	 I te 1932, ne kau atu a ia ki te kāiga Peteli i Brooklyn, Niu Ioki.


Be willing to be trained by Jehovah. 	 Ke lotomalie koe ke akoako koe ne Ieova.


Indeed, their numbers kept on increasing, and joy abounded as “Jehovah continued to join to them daily those being saved.”—Acts 2:37-41, 46, 47; Galatians 6:16; 1 Peter 2:9. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ne gasolo aka eiloa ki luga te aofaki o latou, kae ne lasi foki te lotou fia‵fia i te taimi ne “fakaopoopo faeloa ne te Aliki [ko Ieova] ki te lotou potukau ne tino fou kola ko fakaolagina.”—Galuega 2:37-41, 46, 47; Kalatia 6:16; 1 Petelu 2:9.


After putting forth some resistance, the governor proves reluctant to carry his load of responsibility and gives in to pressure. 	 Mai tua o ana taumafaiga ke ‵teke atu ki te vaitino, ne iloa aka ne te kovana me ko se mafai ne ia o fakataunu tena tiute kae ne talia ei ne ia a fakamalosiga konā.


How can you build a reserve of Scriptural points that you can use to help others? 	 E mafai pefea o masani koe ki manatu i Tusitusiga Tapu kolā e manako koe o fakaaoga ke fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino?


‘The Shrewd One Proceeds to Conceal Himself’ 	 ‘A te Tino Poto e Faka‵mao Keatea’


The refreshing word pictures and illustrations are a delight.” 	 Ko oko eiloa i te fakamalosi mo te ‵gali o fakamatalaga o ata mo tala fakatusa i ei.”


(Read Acts 4:24-31.) 	 (Faitau te Galuega 4:24-31.)


One way is to seek first God’s righteousness—abiding by God’s standard of what is right as regards financial matters. 	 A te auala e tasi ko te ‵sala muamua atu ki te amiotonu o te Atua—mai te tau‵tali ki tulaga o te Atua e uiga ki te mea tonu i mea tau tupe.


Others, though, who underestimated the danger or just ignored the warning signs chose to remain. 	 Kae ko nisi tino kolā ne seki fia ‵saga atu ki te fakamataku o te mea tenā ne filifili aka ke ‵nofo eiloa latou i fa‵kai konā.


(Read Matthew 4:7.) 	 (Faitau te Mataio 4:7.)


For instance, some 55 million people were killed in World War II alone. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, kāti e toko 55 miliona a tino kolā ne tamate i te Taua i te Lua a te Lalolagi.


Zephaniah boldly declared that Jehovah’s day of judgment was near 	 E ‵tusa mo te valoaga a Sefanaia, se a te mea ka tupu māfai ko oso atu a Papelonia ki Ielusalema?


What will help you to find those who deserve to be taught? 	 Ne a mea ka fesoasoani atu ki a koe i te ‵sala atu ki tino loto ‵lei ke akoako atu?


16 Jehovah inspired Isaiah to prophesy about everlasting life on earth. 	 16 Ne fakaosofia ne Ieova ke ‵valo mai ne Isaia a te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi.


Remember that Jehovah responds with compassion and mercy when repentant ones call out to him, “Please let us come home.” Suggested Bible reading for April: 	 Masaua me ka tali atu eiloa a Ieova i te alofa mo te atafai māfai e ka‵laga atu a tino loto sala‵mo ki a ia, “Fakamolemole, talia mai ke toe ‵foki atu matou.”


Undue anxiety over economic problems could cause us to neglect our spiritual need and thus fail to do what God expects of us. 	 A te sōna manavase ki fakalavelave i mea tau tupe e mafai o fai ne ia ke fakata‵mala tatou e uiga ki ‵tou manakoga faka-te-agaga kae ke se fai ne tatou a fakatonuga a te Atua.


8 Clearly, the book of Daniel contains two very different threads. 	 8 E manino eiloa, me e lua a vaega kese‵kese o te tusi ko Tanielu.


Nevertheless, Jehovah God wants people to know the truth about him.—Read 1 Timothy 2:3-5. 	 E tigā eiloa te feitu tenā, e manako a Ieova te Atua ke iloa ne tino a te munatonu e uiga ki a ia.—Faitau te 1 Timoteo 2:3-5.


It is our hope that you will strive to learn more about what the entire Bible really teaches and thus draw closer to its Author, Jehovah God.—Psalm 119:111, 112. 	 E fakamoe‵moe matou me kausaki malosi koe o tauloto a mea e uke kolā e akoako ‵tonu mai i te Tusi Tapu, ko fakapilipili atu ei koe ki te Tino telā ne tusi ne ia, ko Ieova te Atua.—Salamo 119:111, 112.


Do you too long to serve in a territory where more Kingdom workers are needed, but you wonder whether you will ever reach that goal? 	 E a, e manako malosi foki koe o tavini i se koga telā e manakogina malosi a tino talai o te Malo, kae manatu aka koe me e mata, e mafai ne koe o fakataunu aka te fakamoemoega tenā?


HAVE you ever received an unexpected note of gratitude? 	 KAI maua fakapoi aka eiloa ne koe se tusi fakafetai?


(Matthew 24:3-8, 21, 22, 36-41; 28:19, 20) No other act of mercy is as important. 	 (Mataio 24:3-8, 21, 22, 36-41; 28:19, 20) E seai aka foki se isi faifaiga o te alofa ‵nau e tāua atu i te mea tenei.


How does Revelation 6:2 portray Jesus as he is today? 	 E fakaasi mai pefea i te Fakaasiga 6:2 a mea e fai ne Iesu i aso nei?


Why should the transfiguration strengthen our faith? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o fakamalosi mai ki te ‵tou fakatuanaki a te ‵fuliga o foliga o Iesu?


• Why is the world a cruel and harsh place? 	 • Kaia e ‵fonu ei te lalolagi i amioga fakasauā kae matagā?


Is it not true that we should thank him each day for the gift of life? 	 E ‵tau o fakafetai atu tatou ki a ia i aso takitasi mō tena meaalofa ko te ola.


In contrast, the apostles were loyal. 	 E ‵kese mai i ei, ne a‵lofa fakamaoni a te kau apositolo.


When we repeated our story, the general ordered, “Then take a mule and carry the wounded from the battlefield to the hospital.” 	 I te taimi ne toe fai atu ei motou pati, ne fakatonu mai te takitaki kautau, “Puke la se tamā asini kae avatu a tino pa‵kia mai te koga taua ki te fa‵kaimasaki.”


Yes, we can really get to know God! 	 E tonu, e mafai eiloa o iloa ‵lei ne tatou a te Atua!


Paragraph 4: For more information, see The Watchtower, February 15, 1994, pages 8-21 and The Watchtower, May 1, 1999, pages 8-20. 	 Palakalafa e 4: Ke maua a fakamatalaga e uke atu, onoono ki te Faleleoleo Maluga, Fepuali 1, 1994, itulau 8-16 mo te Me 1, 1999, itulau 18-23.


If we ignore that counsel, we increase the likelihood of becoming involved in serious immorality and losing God’s favor. 	 Kafai e se fia ‵saga atu tatou ki pati fakatonutonu konā, ka faigofie atu i ei te aofia o tatou i amioga finalalolagi matagā kae ka sē talia ei tatou ne te Atua.


But take courage. 	 Kae ke loto malosi.


But the regulations concerning the treatment of slaves were so fair and humane that the Law of Moses made the following provision: “If the slave should insistently say, ‘I really love my master, my wife and my sons; I do not want to go out as one set free,’ then his master must bring him near to the true God and must bring him up against the door or the doorpost; and his master must pierce his ear through with an awl, and he must be his slave to time indefinite.”—Exodus 21:2-6; Leviticus 25:42, 43; Deuteronomy 15:12-18. 	 Ne ‵lei eiloa a tulafono mo faifaiga e uiga ki pologa, kolā ne fakaasi mai i te Tulafono telā ne tuku ki a Mose: “Kafai e fakaasi tonu i a ia e alofa eiloa ki tena pule, tena avaga mo ana tama‵liki, kae e se manako foki a ia o saoloto, ke ave la a ia ne tena matai ki te koga e fai ei tapuakiga. I konā e fakatu ei a ia i te mataloa io me ko te pou mataloa kae ‵suki tena taliga. Ko fai ei a ia mo pologa i tena olaga kātoa.”—Esoto 21:2-6; Levitiko 25:42, 43; Teutelonome 15:12-18.


The only path to everlasting life involves “coming to know” Jehovah and “exercising faith” in Jesus, His only-begotten Son. 	 A te auala fua e tasi ki te ola se-gata-mai e aofia i ei te “iloa tonu” ne koe a Ieova mo te “fakaasi atu faeloa te fakatuanaki” ki a Iesu, Tena tama fagasele e tokotasi.


On the other hand, Jesus was neither dissatisfied with his own position in heaven nor inclined to misuse his authority. 	 I te suā feitu, ne seki fameo a Iesu e uiga ki tena tulaga i te lagi io me fakaaoga ‵se a tena pulega.


Compared with God, man is powerless to peer into the future. 	 Kafai e fakatusa ki te Atua, e se mafai lele o iloa ne tāgata a mea ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua.


He focused on the situation that the Israelites could enjoy back in their homeland. 	 Ne fakasino atu a Isaia ki fakanofonofoga kolā ka maua ne te kau Isalaelu māfai ko toe ‵foki atu latou ki te lotou fenua.


(Phil. 4:6, 7) Yes, we have to pray fervently and frequently in order to maintain a complete heart toward Jehovah. 	 (Filipi 4:6, 7) Kafai e ma‵nako tatou o tavini atu ki a Ieova mo te loto kātoa, e ‵tau o ‵talo malosi atu tatou kae fai faeloa penā.


22 A God-fearing family member may become seriously ill, as Job was, and may even succumb to the enemy death. 	 22 Kāti ka masaki malosi se tino o tou kāiga telā e mataku ki te Atua, e pelā eiloa mo Iopu, kae kāti ka takavale foki a ia i te fili ko te mate.


Tidiness means that everything is in its proper place. 	 E fakauiga te ‵teu fakalei aka ki te tukuatuga o mea i olotou koga ‵tonu.


the completeness of Jehovah’s forgiveness? 	 te katoatoa o te fakamagaloga a Ieova?


(Acts 4:20) “All the days until the conclusion of the system of things,” Jesus’ faithful followers, including us, would be in urgent need of that same God-given strength.—Matt. 28:20. 	 (Galuega 4:20) “Ke oko eiloa ki te gataga o te lalolagi” ka ma‵nako malosi foki a soko fakamaoni o Iesu, e aofia i ei tatou, ki te malosi tenei mai te Atua.—Mataio 28:20.


John Locke (1632-1704) related this story about the Dutch ambassador and the king of Siam: While describing his country, Holland, to the king, the ambassador mentioned that at times it was possible for an elephant to walk on water. 	 Ne fai mai ne John Locke (1632-1704) a te tala tenei e uiga ki te sui o Dutch mo te tupu o Siam: A koi fakamatala atu ne tou tagata a tena fenua ko Holland, ki te tupu, kae fai aka ana pati me i nisi taimi e mafai loa ne te elefane o sasale i luga i te vai.


Show “fellow feeling” to the children’s mother by making it clear that you are not trying to replace her. 	 Ke fakaasi atu a “lagonaga fakataina” ki te mātua tonu o tama‵liki mai te fai faka‵lei atu ki tou fafine me e se taumafai koe o sui a ia.


2:32—What does it mean to ‘call on the name of Jehovah’? 	 2:32—Se a te uiga o te ‘kalaga ki te igoa o Ieova’?


Dedicated Christians agree with Paul, who said after he became a follower of Christ: “On account of [Jesus] I have taken the loss of all things and I consider them as a lot of refuse, that I may gain Christ.” 	 E lotoma‵lie eiloa a Kelisiano papatiso ki pati a Paulo kolā ne fai mai tua o tena faiga mo fai se soko o Keliso, penei: “Ko tiaki ne au a mea katoa ona ko [Iesu], ko taku ne au a mea katoa konā ne kaiga ko se atafaia i te elo, ko te mea ke maua ne au a Keliso.”


Yes, discouragement over our trials can rob us of much-needed strength and can weaken our resolve to endure to the end. 	 E tonu, a te loto vāivāi ona ko ‵tou tofotofoga, e mafai o ave keatea a te malosi e manakogina kae e mafai o fakavāivāi ei ‵tou fakaikuga ke kufaki ke oko eiloa ki te gataga.


I’ve ‘tasted and seen that Jehovah is good’!”—Ps. 34:8. 	 Ko oti au ne ‘tami ki ei kae lavea aka i a Ieova e ‵lei’!”—Sala. 34:8, NW.


What is that? 	 Se a te mea tenā?


David “walked” in his integrity. 	 Ne “sasale” a Tavita i te fakamaoni.


As we make the effort to learn more about Jehovah’s Word, holy spirit will help us, for “the spirit searches into all things, even the deep things of God.”—1 Cor. 2:9, 10. 	 Kafai e taumafai malosi tatou o tauloto e uiga ki te Muna a Ieova, ka fesoasoani mai te agaga tapu ki a tatou, me i “te agaga e fakaasi mai ne ia a mea katoa, e oko foki eiloa ki fuafuaga ‵loto a te Atua.”—1 Kolinito 2:9, 10.


Few (or perhaps no one) will partake of the bread, as was the case in most congregations when the bread was passed on this occasion in 2013. 	 E tokofia fua (io me seai eiloa) se tino ne kai ki te falaoa, e pelā mo te mea ne fai i te ukega o fakapotopotoga i te taimi ne tufatufa atu ei te falaoa i te fakamanatuga tenei i te 2013.


David and Jonathan were true friends. 	 Ne fai eiloa a Tavita mo Ionatana mo taugasoa ‵tonu.


Some of those mates have met other members of the Christian congregation. 	 Ko oti foki ne fetaui a nisi fāfine sē tali‵tonu konā mo nisi tino i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


It may arise suddenly, and it can be very difficult to resist. 	 E mafai o sae fakavave aka, kae e mafai o faigata ke ‵teke atu ki ei.


He adds: “Christianity also owes me an explanation.” 	 Ana muna: “E ‵tau foki o maua ne au se fakamatalaga mai i te Lotu Kelisiano.”


(Job 1:9) The account in the book of Job shows that in spite of his tests and trials, Job drew ever closer to Jehovah. 	 (Iopu 1:9) E fakaasi mai ne te tusi o Iopu me faitalia eiloa ana tofotofoga mo fakalavelave, ne momea aka faeloa te pili atu o Iopu ki a Ieova.


(Genesis 2:8, 15) When those words were translated into Greek, the word “garden” was rendered pa·raʹdei·sos, from which came the English word “paradise.” 	 (Kenese 2:8, 15) I te taimi ne ‵fuli ei a pati konā ki te ‵gana Eleni, a te pati “fatoaga” ne ‵fuli ki te pa·raʹdei·sos, telā ne vau i ei a te pati Tuvalu ko te “palataiso.”


As a result, the other children may feel neglected. 	 Kae ko te ikuga, kāti ko ma‵natu aka a nisi tamaliki me i a latou ko tuku tiaki.


[Pictures on page 15] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 27]


(Daniel 6:6-17) Jesus likewise refused to be intimidated by his enemies. 	 (Tanielu 6:6-17) Ne seki talia foki ne Iesu ke mataku a ia ki ana fili.


Despite Adam’s poor choice, God will fulfill His purpose to populate the earth with Adam’s descendants. 	 Faitalia te masei o te fakaikuga a Atamu, ka fakataunu eiloa ne te Atua a Tena fuafuaga ke faka‵fonu te lalolagi ki fanau a Atamu.


• God provided what guidance about blood to Noah, to the Israelites, and to Christians? 	 • Ne a fakatakitakiga ne tuku atu ne te Atua e uiga ki te toto ki a Noa, te kau Isalaelu mo Kelisiano?


What would people think of the king who threatened to punish his subjects “with scourges” yet soon yielded to this flagrant rebellion? 	 Ne a mafaufauga o tino e uiga ki te tupu telā ne fakamatakutaku ke fakasala ne ia a tino o tena fenua “ki ‵kini makai‵kai” kae se leva ko taofi foki ne ia te taua tenei ki tino kolā ne ‵teke atu ki a ia?


But that is about to change. 	 Kae ko pili fua o mafuli te tulaga tenā.


(Haggai 2:19) They would enjoy full restoration of his favor. 	 (Hakai 2:19) Ne maua ne latou a tena taliaga katoatoa.


Prepare your heart before studying God’s Word 	 E fesoasoani mai pefea te mataku ki te Atua ke taliagofie ne tatou a te takitakiga a te Atua? 19.


In his struggle with despair, Job became self-centered and lost sight of larger issues. 	 Mai ana taumafaiga ne fai mo te loto mafatia, ne manatu fakapito kae galo atu i a Iopu a nisi mea e uke.


The Servant Brings “a Righteous Standing to Many” 	 E Aumai ne te Tavini “se Tulaga Amiotonu” ki Tino


Christian elders, or overseers, must avoid being “wise in their own eyes.” 	 E ‵tau o ‵kalo keatea a toeaina, io me ko ovasia Kelisiano mai te “mafaufau pelā i a [latou] ko oko eiloa i te ‵poto.”


(Matt. 24:3) A visible sign would be provided in view of the fact that Christ’s presence in Kingdom power would be invisible to those on earth. 	 (Mataio 24:3) Ne manakogina se fakailoga matea me ka se mafai o lavea atu ne tino kolā e ‵nofo i te lalolagi a te fakatasi mai o Keliso i te malosi o te Malo.


(Acts 19:29-37) Were they personally using or commercializing precious items that came from pagan temples that had been plundered by conquerors or religious zealots? 	 (Galuega 19:29-37) E mata, ne ‵togi atu eiloa ne latou a mea tāua mai faletapu fāpaupau kolā ne ‵faomālō ne tino manumalo io me ko tino loto finafinau va‵lea ki olotou lotu?


By all means, then, let us have high regard for discipline. 	 Tela la, ke na fakatāua malosi eiloa ne tatou a pati fakatonutonu.


It is not ordinary water composed of two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen. 	 E sē se vai telā e aofia i ei a vaega e lua o te kēsi ko te hydrogen mo te suā vaega ko te okesene.


16. (a) What can we learn from the manner in which Jesus dealt with his followers? (b) How can we reflect Jesus’ view of weaker ones? 	 16. (a) Ne a mea e tauloto ne tatou mai i faifaiga a Iesu ki ana soko? (e) E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tatou te kilokiloga a Iesu e uiga ki tino vāi‵vāi?


What kinds of actions or reactions might be the result of its influence? 	 Ne a vaegā faifaiga mo kilokiloga e iku mai ona ko te fakamalosiga a te agaga tapu?


Jehovah assures us, though, that he approves of our form of worship. 	 Kae e fakatalitonu mai ne Ieova me e talia ne ia te vaegā tapuakiga telā e avatu ne tatou ki a ia.


Mercy therefore involves feelings of tender compassion that are deep inside a person. 	 Tela la, e aofia i te pati ko te alofa fakamagalo a lagonaga loto alofa i loto o te tino.


(See paragraphs 10, 11) 	 (Ke onoono ki palakalafa e 10, 11)


TREASURE HUNTING is not just a game that children like to play; it is also a real-life drama played out again and again in many ages and societies. 	 A TE ‵sala ki koloa e se se tafaoga telā e ma‵nako fua a tama‵liki o tafao i ei, kae se faifaiga foki telā e tupu faeloa i te olaga i tupulaga kese‵kese mo atufenua e uke.


You probably know about a person in the Bible who did. 	 Kāti e iloa ne koe se tino i te Tusi Tapu telā ne loi.


“Even with our best efforts there is no guarantee of an individual’s true identity.” 	 “Faitalia a toe taumafaiga ‵lei, e seai se fakamaoniga tonu e uiga ki te tulaga tonu o se tino.”


He set sail from Puerto Rico in hopes of reaching the island of Bimini. 	 Ne malaga atu tena vaka mai Puerto Rico o ‵sala te fenua ko Bimini.


(1 John 4:2) Deceivers do not confess this coming in the flesh. 	 (1 Ioane 4:2) E seki talia ne tino fakaloiloi tino a tena vau i te feitu faka-te-foitino.


14 To become known as a king who “held fast to Jehovah,” Hezekiah, unlike Jehoshaphat, had to overcome the bad influence of an idolatrous father. 	 14 Ke lauiloa a ia e pelā me se tupu telā ne “fakamaoni eiloa ki [a Ieova],” ne ‵kese a Hesekia mai i a Iosefatu, telā ne ‵tau mo ia o fakamasei a fakamalosiga ma‵sei a tena tamana fapaupau.


Following his resurrection, Jesus provided a clue in a conversation he had with the apostle Peter. 	 Mai tua o tena toetuga, ne fai atu ne Iesu se fakailoga e uiga ki te mea tenei i te taimi ne sautala ei a ia mo te apositolo ko Petelu.


Many Christians think of Jehovah as having four principal attributes. 	 E mafau‵fau a Kelisiano e tokouke me e fa a uiga fakavae o Ieova.


What questions might arise regarding the resurrection? 	 Ne a fesili e mafai o ‵sae aka e uiga ki te toetuga?


(Josh. 24:15) Joshua’s goal was to stay close to Jehovah; hence, he chose a path that took him in that direction. 	 (Iosua 24:15) A te fakamoemoega o Iosua ko ia ke nofo pili ki a Ieova; tenā ne filifili ei ne tou tagata a te auala telā ne fesoasoani atu ki a ia ke fai penā.


For he himself well knows the formation of us, remembering that we are dust.”—Psalm 103:10-14. 	 E iloa ne ia a te mea ne faite ki ei tatou, e manatua foki ne ia i a tatou ne ‵pefu.”—Salamo 103:10-14.


Few people think about others when their own convenience or supposed rights are at stake. 	 E manatu mā‵mā fua a te tokoukega o tino ki nisi tino māfai ko fakalavelavegina olotou olaga faigofie io me ko te lotou saolotoga.


18 Zechariah referred to the destruction of Babylon the Great followed by the war of Armageddon. 	 18 Ne fakasino atu a Sakalia ki te fakaseaiga o Papelonia te Sili mo te taua o Amaketo mai tua ifo i ei.


For good reason, Jehovah has provided practical advice in his Word to assist us to maintain our integrity, even if we experience wrongs at the hands of fellow believers.—Ps. 55:12-14. 	 Ona ko pogai ‵lei, e tuku mai ne Ieova a fakatakitakiga aoga i tena Muna ke fesoasoani mai ke fakatumau te ‵tou loto fakamaoni, ke oko foki eiloa ki taimi e fe‵paki tatou mo faifaiga ‵se mai taina tali‵tonu.—Sala. 55:12-14.


However, do not blindly accept what others tell you. 	 Kae ke mo a ma taliagofie ne koe a mea katoa e fai atu ne nisi tino.


Some have taken their brothers to court, but God’s own Book helps us to see that it is better to suffer loss than to bring reproach on God’s name or disturb the peace of the congregation.[2] To resolve serious problems and disputes, we should of course apply Jesus’ counsel. 	 Ko oti ne ave ne nisi tino a olotou taina ki fono, kae fesoasoani mai te tusi totino a te Atua ke lavea ne tatou me ‵lei atu te fa‵ki i ‵tou logomaega i lō te fakamasiasi ne tatou te igoa o te Atua kae fakalavelave atu foki ki te filēmu i te fakapotopotoga.[2] Ke faka‵lei aka a fakalavelave faiga‵ta mo kinauga, e ‵tau mo tatou o fakagalue a pati fesoasoani a Iesu.


He burned down the house of the true God, tore down the wall of Jerusalem, burned all its fortified towers with fire, and destroyed everything of value.”—2 Chron. 36:17, 19. 	 Ne sunu ne ia a te Faletapu mo te fa‵kai, fakatasi mo palesi mo koloa katoa i ei, kae ofa foki ne ia a te pui o te fa‵kai.” 2 Nofo. 36: 17, 19.


Apart from Jesus, “there is no man that does not sin.” (1 Kings 8:46; Romans 3:23) For that reason, genuine Christians view Jesus as a perfect model to be imitated. 	 “Ko agasala a tino katoa,” kae na ko Iesu fua. (1 Tupu 8:46; Loma 3:23) Ona ko te pogai tenā, e ‵kilo atu a Kelisiano ‵tonu ki a Iesu e pelā me ko te fakaakoakoga ‵lei katoatoa ke tau‵tali atu ki ei.


11 Even the happiest marriages are not perfect unions, and a loving couple may not always see eye to eye. 	 11 Ke oko ki toe avaga fia‵fia e se ‵lei katoatoa a fesokotakiga, kae ko te tauavaga a‵lofa e se lotoma‵lie faeloa ki se mea.


What does the Bible have to say about the daily challenge of keeping a job? 	 Ne a pati a te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki fakalavelave faiga‵ta kolā e fe‵paki mo tino i te kausaki atu i aso takitasi ke mo a ma faka‵tea latou mai i olotou galuega?


“The Work Is Great” 	 “Se Galuega Tafasili i te Lasi”


In this way we show respect not just for the gift of marriage but also for the Giver of that gift, Jehovah God. 	 I te auala tenei e fakaasi atu ei ne tatou a te āva, e se ki te meaalofa fua o te fakaipoipoga kae ki te Tino telā ne aumai ne ia a te meaalofa tenā, ko Ieova te Atua.


3 Jehovah God expects those who are married to remain faithful to their marriage vow. 	 3 E fakamoemoe eiloa a Ieova te Atua ke tumau a tino a‵vaga i te fakamaoni ki olotou tautoga i te fakaipoipoga.


Some say that “all creation” refers to the entire natural world, including animals and vegetation. 	 E fai mai nisi tino me e fakauiga a “mea katoa ne faite” ki mea i te lalolagi kātoa, e aofia i ei ko manu mo lakau.


Many television programs and video games leave a person exhausted, whereas reading and studying God’s Word is refreshing and invigorating.—Psalm 19:7, 8. 	 Kae ko te faitau mo te sukesuke ki te Muna a te Atua e fakamalosi sāle mai ki a tatou kae e fakafou aka i ei te ‵tou malosi.—Salamo 19:7, 8.


There was more. 	 Kae ne uke atu a mea ne aofia i ei.


Some 1,000 came to Mexico City for the 1941 Theocratic Assembly. 	 Ne olo atu ki te Fa‵kai o Mekisiko a tino e nofo ki te toko 1,000 mō te Fono Faka-te-Atua i te 1941.


He is referred to at Psalm 91:3 as “the birdcatcher.” 	 E fakasino atu a te Salamo 91:3 ki ei e pelā me ko “te tino fai manu.”


For millions who have died, the Bible holds out the wonderful hope of a resurrection—of awakening from death and living in Paradise on earth. 	 E fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu a te fakamoemoega gali o te toetu mō te fia miliona o tino kolā ko oti ne ‵mate—ka toe ‵fagu aka latou mai te mate kae ka ola i te lalolagi Palataiso.


JEHOVAH gave the Israelites an upright start in the days of the prophet Moses. 	 NE TUKU atu ne Ieova ki tino Isalaelu se kamataga amiotonu i aso o te pelofeta ko Mose.


12, 13. (a) What are some reasons why we keep a record of our field service? (b) What reasons do we have for joy when viewing the overall report of our preaching activity? 	 12, 13. (a) Ne a nisi pogai e tausi ei ne tatou te aofaki o ‵tou mea e fai i te galuega talai? (e) Ne a pogai e fia‵fia ei tatou i te iloiloga o te lipoti saukātoa o te ‵tou galuega talai?


Of course, our adherence to God’s Word displeases Christendom’s clergy and other leaders of Babylon the Great, the world empire of false religion. 	 E tonu, ko se fia‵fia a faifeau o Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se, mo nisi takitaki o Papelonia te Sili, te emupaea o lotu ‵se i te lalolagi kātoa, ona ko te ‵tou tau‵tali atu ki te Muna a te Atua.


(2) When “the Assyrian” attacks, the elders must be absolutely convinced that Jehovah will deliver us. 	 (2) Kafai e taua mai “te kau Asulia,” e ‵tau mo toeaina o tali‵tonu katoatoa me ka faka‵sao tatou ne Ieova.


In turn, Paul’s endurance and his implicit trust in Jehovah revealed to all that God’s power was triumphing in the case of this weak and sinful man. 	 Kae ko te kufaki mo te talitonu katoatoa o Paulo ki a Ieova ne fakaasi atu ei ki Kelisiano katoa me ne ne manumalo te tagata vāivāi kae agasala tenei ona ko te ‵mana o te Atua.


8 When ancient Israel had a human king, such as David, pagan nations and rulers gathered together against God and his enthroned anointed one. 	 8 I te taimi ne isi ei se tupu o te kau Isalaelu, e pelā mo Tavita, ne ‵kau fakatasi a malo mo takitaki fapau‵pau o taua atu ki te Atua mo tena tupu filifilia.


10 How to Help a Friend Who Is Ill 	 Ka faipati a te mataupu tenei ki fesili konei.


They knew ‘how it felt to be a foreigner.’ Even before they were reduced to slavery, the Hebrews were likely shunned by the Egyptians because of racial pride or religious prejudice. 	 Ko oti ne iloa ne latou a ‵lagonaga o te fai e pelā me ne tino o fenua fakaa‵tea.‵ Mai mua foki loa o fai ei latou pelā me ne pologa, ne fai fakamavae‵vae ne tino Aikupito olotou mea mai tino Epelu, ona ko te fakamata‵mata i te lotou fenua io me ko fakakesekesega i mea tau lotu.


Wilson, a Christian from Ghana, was notified that in a few days, he would be fired from his job. 	 Ne fakailoa atu ki a Uilisini, se Kelisiano mai Kana, i nāi aso mai mua atu i ei, me ka fakatea a ia mai tena galuega.


(Titus 2:11) With heartfelt zeal, we invite “anyone that wishes [to] take life’s water free.” 	 (Tito 2:11) E ‵kami ne tatou mo te loto finafinau, “so se tino telā e fiainu ki te vai o te ola e aunoa mo se ‵togi.”


With their faith thus greatly fortified, they are now better prepared for what lies ahead and for the important role they will play in the future congregation. 	 Ona ko te fakamalosiga lasi tenā ki te lotou fakatuanaki, ne toka ‵lei ei latou mō galuega kolā e ‵moe i olotou mua e pelā foki mo olotou tauliaga tāua kolā ka fai i te fakapotopotoga i aso mai mua.


(Read Mark 12:28-30.) 	 (Faitau te Maleko 12:28-30.)


Does it surprise you that a book as ancient as the Bible contains counsel that is relevant today? 	 E mata, e poi koe me e maua i loto i te tusi leva tenei ko te Tusi Tapu a fakatakitakiga kolā e aogā mō ‵tou aso nei?


3. How did Jehovah reply when Paul asked him to remove the thorn in his flesh? 	 3 Ne fakamolemole atu a te apositolo ko Paulo ki te Atua ke ave keatea a te logo‵mae mai tena foitino.


That verse encourages us to “cleanse ourselves of every defilement of flesh.” 	 E fakamalosi mai te fuaiupu tenā ki a tatou ke “faka‵ma la tatou mai i so se mea e fakalailai ei te foitino.”


‘Do This in Remembrance of Me’ 	 ‘Ke Fai a te Mea Tenei mo Fakamasauaga ki a Au’


Second, simplify. 	 Te lua, ke ola i se olaga faigofie.


But their worship has little, if any, real influence on their daily conduct. 	 Kae e foliki io me e seai eiloa se aogā o te lotou tapuakiga ki olotou faifaiga mo amioga i aso takitasi.


The next article will consider some factors that make this possible. 	 5. Ne fesoasoani atu pefea Akuila mo Pisila ki a Paulo? 6.


Mary also attended, even though only males were required to do so. 	 Ne fanatu sāle foki a Malia, faitalia me ne fakatonu atu fua ki tāgata ke fai penā.


Younger brothers can be of great assistance. 	 E mafai eiloa o fesoasoani atu a taina talavou.


We have the Law, transmitted by angels to Moses and established with great signs upon Mount Sinai. 	 Ko oti ne maua ne matou a te Tulafono, telā ne avatu ne agelu ki a Mose kae ne fakamaoni aka te mea tenā ki fakailoga ‵lasi i te Mauga ko Sinai.


They mention Jesus Christ as a historical figure. 	 Ne fai mai lāua i a Iesu Keliso se tino tonu telā ne ola.


That has happened countless times among Jehovah’s people. 	 Ko oti ne tupu te mea tenā i taimi e uke ki tino o Ieova.


6, 7. (a) Jehovah especially delights in providing for the needs of whom? (b) Illustrate how God provides for his faithful worshippers. 	 6, 7. (a) Ko oi a tino kolā e fiafia a Ieova o tuku atu a mea kolā e ma‵nako latou ki ei? (e) Fakamatala mai te auala e tuku mai ei ne te Atua a mea e ma‵nako ki ei ana tino tapuaki fakamaoni.


15 Jesus knew the importance of putting God first in marriage. 	 15 Ne iloa ne Iesu a te tāua ke fakamuamua a te Atua i te fakaipoipoga.


Peacemakers do not do anything that ‘separates those familiar with one another.’ 	 A tino fakatupu filemu e se fai ne latou a mea kolā e ‘ofa ei a va ‵lei o taugasoa.’


(Matthew 24:47) Jesus did this in 1919, after the slave had passed through a period of testing. 	 (Mataio 24:47) Ne fai ne Iesu te mea tenei i te 1919, mai tua o te taimi ne tofotofogina ei te tavini tenā.


Not every one of our decisions is a life-and-death matter. 	 E se ko ‵tou fakaikuga katoa e fai e pokotia i ei ‵tou ola mo ‵tou mate.


How did the first-century Christians’ view of salvation affect their way of living? 	 Ne ‵fuli pefea a olaga o Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua ona ko te lotou kilokiloga ki te fakaolataga?


1, 2. (a) What results when sheep are well cared for? (b) Why were many people in Jesus’ day like sheep without a shepherd? 	 1, 2. (a) Se a te ikuga e maua māfai e tausi faka‵lei a mamoe takitasi? (e) Kaia ne fai ei a tino e tokouke i aso o Iesu e pelā me ne mamoe e seai se lotou tino tausi?


(Job 31:6) In that regard, Job mentioned a number of situations that could put an integrity keeper to the test. 	 (Iopu 31:6) I te feitu tenā, ne fakaasi mai ne Iopu a tulaga kese‵kese kolā e mafai o tofotofogina ei a tino fakamaoni.


The faithful prophet trusted in Jehovah. 	 Ne talitonu fakamaoni a te pelofeta ki a Ieova.


We would call them apostates, whether they were of the anointed or of the “great crowd.” 	 Ka taku ne tatou a latou ki aposetate, faitalia me ko latou ne tino o te kau fakaekegina io me ko te “vaitino tokouke.”


If you likewise pray to Jehovah in faith, the great God of heaven will sustain you. 	 Kafai foki e ‵talo atu koe ki a Ieova i te fakatuanaki, ka tausi atu eiloa a te Atua sili o te lagi ki a koe.


You cannot slave for God and for Riches.” 	 E se mafai ne koutou o tavini ki te Atua mo koloa.”


What a thrilling time! 	 Ko tafaga la te fakafiafia loto te vaitaimi tenā!


What was one objective of miraculous gifts of the spirit? 	 Se a te pogai tāua o meaalofa fakavavega o te agaga?


Illustrate the benefits that come from making decisions in harmony with God’s will. 	 Fakamatala mai a mea aoga kolā e mafai o maua mai i te faiga o fakaikuga e ‵tusa mo te loto o te Atua.


Is it out-of-date, or is it really the most relevant and practical of books—in effect, a living book? 	 E mata, ko sē aoga, io me koi aoga kae tāua a muna i ei—i ‵tou olaga?


A Religious Hodgepodge 	 Ko Faivalevale a Talitonuga Fakalotu


When will Armageddon take place? 	 Ka oko mai mafea a Amaketo?


Comforting Fellow Worshippers 	 Fakamafanafana Atu a Taina Tali‵tonu


(John 10:16) Whether your hope is heavenly or earthly, “lay hold” on it by continuing to live a life of obedience to God.—Read Hebrews 6:11, 12. 	 (Ioane 10:16) Faitalia me fakamoemoe koe ki te lagi io me ko te lalolagi, “puke ‵mau” ki ei mai te tumau i te ola i se olaga fakalogo ki te Atua.—Faitau te Epelu 6:11, 12.


By frequent admonition and repetition, you can inculcate God’s commandments in your children. 	 Kafai e fakatonutonu sāle kae taku atu faeloa a tulafono a te Atua ki au tama‵liki, e mafai ei ne latou o fakaakoako faka‵lei ki ei.


And because of your humble efforts in the congregation, you will be rewarded by receiving the affection, appreciation, and support of others who love Jehovah. 	 Kae ona ko au galuega loto maulalo i te fakapotopotoga, ka maua ne koe a te taui e auala i te maua ne koe te atafai, te loto fakafetai mo te ‵lago atu o tino kolā e a‵lofa ki a Ieova.


If you make a sincere effort to satisfy your employer—even one who is “hard to please”—you will develop such Christian qualities as endurance and long-suffering. 	 Kafai e taumafai malosi koe o fakafiafia ‵tou pule—faitalia te “faigata” o fakafiafia atu ki a ia—ka maua ne koe i ei a uiga Kelisiano e pelā mo te kufaki mo te fa‵ki.


10. (a) What reason for preaching is mentioned at Matthew 22:39? (b) Relate how Paul and Silas helped a jailer in Philippi. 	 10. (a) Se a te pogai e talai ei tatou telā e fakaasi mai i te Mataio 22:39? (e) Fakamatala mai te auala ne fesoasoani atu ei a Paulo mo Sila ki se tausi pagota i Filipi.


It is considered the most accurate neuroanatomical work of its time, and a rare copy recently sold for over 27 thousand dollars! 	 E fai pelā me e maua i ei a toe fakamatalaga ‵tonu e uiga ki te faitega o te foitino o te tino i te vaitaimi tenā, kae ona ko te mu‵tana o ‵kopi kolā ne ‵toe mai ne fakatau atu ei se ‵kopi e tasi ki se ‵togi e 27 afe tālā.


John stopped associating with a gang of car thieves and began to give more attention to his family. 	 Ne seki toe kau atu a Ioane ki se potukau kai‵soa motokā kae ne kamata o saga malosi atu ki tena kāiga.


We do not reason: ‘Why worry about a weak one? 	 E se ‵tau o fai atu tatou, penei: ‘Kaia fua la e a‵lofa ei tatou ki te tino vāivāi tenā?


On the contrary, they often lead to tragedies and loss of life. 	 E ‵kese mai i ei, e iku atu faeloa a mea konā ki fakalavelave mo te ‵galo atu a ola o tino.


The day we left Africa, the lump in our throat was much bigger than the one we had when leaving New York. 	 I te aso loa telā ne tiakina ne māua a Afelika, ko tai fologatā atu te mea tenei i lō te taimi muamua ne tiakina ei ne māua a Amelika kae ‵mai ki Afelika.


Whether Abram had to do so himself or he and his caravan simply waded across, the Bible does not say. 	 E se fai mai ne te Tusi Tapu me ne fai foki penā a Apelamo mo tena kaumalaga io me ne olo atu latou i loto i te vai ki te suā feitu.


Would not the principle stated at Matthew 5:45 have a bearing? 	 E mata, ka pokotia malosi tau fakaikuga ona ko te fakatakitakiga i te Mataio 5:45?


(Luke 21:2, 3) None of us, for that matter, should underestimate the effect that our efforts, even if limited, can have on others. 	 (Luka 21:2, 3) Tela la, e se ‵tau eiloa mo tatou o manatu ma‵ma ki te aogā o ‵tou taumafaiga ki nisi tino, faitalia me mu‵tana fua.


One reason for this is that since 1914 many large population centers have developed in earthquake zones. 	 E tasi te pogai mō te mea tenei me talu mai te 1914, ko oti ne gasolo aka o tokouke te aofaki o tino e ‵nofo i koga kolā e ‵tupu sāle i ei a mafuie.


A true Christian, therefore, is one who follows the teachings and instructions of Jesus, the Founder of Christianity, totally and unconditionally. 	 Tela la, a te Kelisiano tonu, ko te tino telā e tautali kātoatoa i so se mea e uiga ki akoakoga mo tulafono a Iesu.


This was written by Luke, who was a physician and keenly interested in the physical well-being of others. 	 Ko te tala telā ne tusi ne Luka, se tokitā telā ne fiafia malosi ki te malosi faka-te-foitino o nisi tino.


The Bible thus credits him, as family head, with making the move toward Canaan. 	 Tela la, ne taku ne te Tusi Tapu a Tala e pelā me ko te takitaki o te malaga ki Kanana me i a ia, ko te ulu o te kāiga.


His teachings made a difference in the life of many who knew him when he was on earth, and the same is true of many others who live by his teachings today. 	 Ne ‵kese ‵ki te olaga o tino e tokouke kolā ne iloa ne latou a ia i tena nofoga i te lalolagi ona ko ana akoakoga, kae e penā foki a nisi tino e tokouke kolā e ola e ‵tusa mo ana akoakoga i aso nei.


Name a second source of spiritual strength, and cite a Scriptural example to show its efficacy. 	 Ke taku mai te lua o auala e maua i ei te malosi faka-te-agaga, kae ke taku mai se tala mai te Tusi Tapu ke fakaasi mai ei tena aogā.


[Pictures on page 18] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 20]


God’s Word assures us that our sins can be “blotted out.” 	 E fakatalitonu mai te Muna a te Atua me i ‵tou agasala e mafai o “‵solo keatea.”


(Gal. 6:1) However, just as human governments can revoke the citizenship of a person who commits certain acts, Jehovah will revoke the citizenship of those who unrepentantly break his standards.* (1 Cor. 5:11-13) Nevertheless, he is merciful. 	 (Kalatia 6:1) E tigā te feitu tenā, ka sē talia ne Ieova a latou kolā e tumau i te ‵teke atu ki ana tulaga ke fai mo ana tino e pelā mo te sē talia ne se malo o tāgata, se tino solitulafono mo fai se tino tonu o te malo.* (1 Kolinito 5:11-13) Kae e tigā eiloa te feitu tenā, e alofa fakamagalo eiloa a ia.


Jehovah finds no delight in humans who try to earn his favor by a mere form of worship instead of truly living by his Word.—2 Timothy 3:5. 	 E se fiafia lele eiloa a Ieova ki tino kolā e ma‵nako ke maua ne latou tena taliaga e auala i faifaiga masani o se tapuakiga i lō te ola e ‵tusa mo tena Muna.—2 Timoteo 3:5.


(Luke 11:9, 13) Jehovah will generously give holy spirit to those who sincerely ask for it. 	 (Luka 11:9, 13) E tuku mai eiloa ne Ieova mo te loto fiafia a te agaga tapu ki tino kolā e fakamolemole atu ki a ia.


Such individuals too “will inherit everlasting life.” 	 Ka maua foki ne tino taki tokotasi konā a “te ola se gata mai.”


No Bible principles are being violated. 	 E seai ne fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu e fakaseaogā i ei.


The Law also indicated that once a man made a vow, fulfillment was compulsory. 	 Ne fakaasi mai foki i te Tulafono me kafai e fai ne se tagata a tena tautoga, e ‵tau eiloa o fakataunu ne ia.


9. Likely, what contributed to the apostles’ drowsiness? 	 9 Kaia ne fakafanoanoa ei a Iesu ne tāgata fakamaoni konei i te po tenā?


At a meeting of the United States International Religious Freedom Commission on November 16, 2000, a participant made a distinction between those who try to force conversions and the activity of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 I se fono a te International Religious Freedom Commission i te Iunaite Sitete i a Novema 16, 2000, ne fakaasi atu ne se tino telā ne kau atu ki ei a te ‵kesega i te va o tino kolā e taumafai o faimālō atu ke fai a ‵fuliga mo te galuega a Molimau a Ieova.


(Matthew 8:5-13) Later, when Jesus spoke to the evildoer who was hanging on the torture stake next to him, Jesus did not rebuke the man for his criminal past but encouraged him with a hope for the future. 	 (Mataio 8:5-13) Fakamuli ifo, i te taimi ne faipati atu ei a Iesu ki te pagota telā ne fakasataulo i ona tafa, ne seki taku fakamasei ne Iesu tou tagata ona ko ana amioga ma‵sei i aso mua, kae ne fakamalosi atu ki a ia e uiga ki te fakamoemoega i aso mai mua.


And that is exactly what happened, for Matthew reported that “all the disciples abandoned [Jesus] and fled.”—Matt. 26:31, 56. 	 Kae tenā eiloa te mea ne tupu, me ne lipoti mai a Mataio me “ne tiaki a ia ne soko katoa, kae ‵tele keatea.”—Mataio 26:31, 56.


(Gal. 6:1) At times, counsel is needed because of some personality trait. 	 (Kalatia 6:1) I nisi taimi, e manakogina a pati fakatonutonu ona ko nisi uiga o te tino.


WHEN you become a dedicated and baptized follower of Jesus, you take a very serious step. Your dedication to God is the most serious decision that you as an individual can make. 	 KAFAI e tuku atu koe ki te Atua kae fai mo soko papatiso o Iesu, ko fai ne koe a te ‵toe fakaikuga tafasili i te tāua i tou olaga.


Which of the four kings would you like to imitate, and why? 	 Ko oi te tino mai tupu e tokofa konei, e manako koe o fakaakoako ki ei, kae kaia?


Why can we be confident that Jesus will provide comfort? 	 Kaia e tali‵tonu tatou me ka tuku mai ne Iesu a fakamafanafanaga?


Just before he gives the admonition to show honor, he states: “In brotherly love have tender affection for one another.” 	 Mai mua malie faeloa o tena fakamalosiga ke fakaasi atu te āva, ana muna: “Ke fakatau a‵lofa koutou i te alofa fakataina.”


“Experiencing how their brothers elsewhere had come to their aid increased their confidence in Jehovah.” 	 “Ne momea aka te lotou tali‵tonu ki a Ieova ona ko te auala ne fesoasoani atu ei olotou taina i nisi koga ki a latou.”


Ripeness, or maturity, is clearly discernible 	 Se a te ‵fuliga telā e fakamaoni mai i ei a te gasolo atu ki mua?


He will help you live up to that decision and face whatever challenges may arise. 	 Ka fesoasoani mai a ia ke ola koe e ‵tusa mo te fakaikuga tenā kae fakafesagai atu ki so se tofotofoga telā e mafai o sae aka.


From God’s stated direction about clothing, we clearly see that God is not pleased with styles of dress that feminize men, that make women look like men, or that make it hard to see the difference between men and women. 	 Mai i te fakatonuga tenā a te Atua e uiga ki gatu, e lavea ‵lei ne tatou me sē fiafia eiloa a te Atua ki vaegā gatu penā, kolā e faigata i ei ke lavea te ‵kese o te tagata mai i te fafine.


With the backing of the holy spirit, Jesus went throughout the land healing the lame and curing the sick.—Matthew 15:30, 31. 	 Mai i te fesoasoani o te agaga tapu, ne fanatu ei a Iesu i te fenua kātoa o faka‵lei a tino ‵pili mo tino ma‵saki.—Mataio 15:30, 31.


“You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome Jehovah gave, that Jehovah is very tender in affection and merciful.” 	 Me i te Aliki e ‵fonu i te alofa ‵nau mo te alofa fesoasoani io me fakamagalo.”


Showing balance, not driving youngsters beyond their limitations, parents can help them to find joy in the ministry.—Genesis 33:13, 14. 	 I te fakaasiatuga o se kilokiloga paleni, i lō te faimālō atu o tama‵liki, e fesoasoani atu eiloa a mātua ke maua ne latou te fiafia tonu ki te galuega talai.—Kenese 33:13, 14.


Jesus was to rule from the heavens, not from a throne in Judah. 23:33—What is “the burden of Jehovah”? 	 Ne ‵tau o pule mai a Iesu i te lagi, kae e se mai i te nofogātupu i Iuta. 23:33—Se a “te fekau a te Aliki [ko Ieova]”?


• How can a wife imitate Jesus’ example? 	 • E mafai pefea o tautali atu se fafine avaga ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu?


(Genesis 18:25; 1 Chronicles 28:9) What was it like for Rahab to live in such a condemned city? 	 (Kenese 18:25; 1 Nofoaiga Tupu 28:9) E a, ne pefea a lagonaga o Lahapa i te nofo atu i se vaegā fa‵kai matagā penā?


Shortly after Abraham was baptized as a Witness of Jehovah, a man by the name of Robert fled from Africa to the European city where Abraham was living. 	 Mai tua malie ifo o te papatisoga o Apelaamo e pelā me se Molimau a Ieova, ne sola keatea se tagata e igoa ki a Lopati mai i Afelika ki te fa‵kai telā ne nofo foki i ei a Apelaamo i Eulopa.


Jeremiah was a man with feelings like ours. 	 E isi foki ne lagonaga o Ielemia, e pelā loa mo tatou.


“Depressed souls” are weak, in a sense, and so are discouraged ones. 	 A “tino loto mafatia” e vāi‵vai, kae penā foki a tino loto vāi‵vai.


Our goal is to lift the Bible’s message off the printed page and impress it upon the hearts of our listeners. 	 A te ‵tou fakamoemoega ko te pukemaiga ne tatou a te fekau tāua mai loto i te Tusi Tapu kae fai ke ‵goto ifo ki loto o tino fakalogo‵logo.


And there were loud voices in heaven, saying: ‘The kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will rule as king forever and ever.’”—Revelation 11:15. 	 Kae ne fai mai penei a leo ‵lasi mai te lagi: ‘Ko oti ne fai te malo o te lalolagi mo fai te Malo o te ‵tou Aliki, penā foki loa mo tena Keliso. Kae ka pule mai a ia pelā me ko te tupu ki te se-gata-mai, ki te se-gata-mai eiloa.’”—Fakaasiga 11:15.


MANY who claim to believe in God cannot give a sound basis for their faith. 	 E SE mafai o fakamatala mai ne te tokoukega kolā e fai mai me e tali‵tonu ki te Atua, a te pogai e maua ei ne latou te fakatuanaki.


In time, representatives of the people came to him and set their concerns squarely before him: “Your father made our yoke harsh. 	 E se leva, kae ne olo atu a sui o tino ki a ia ke fakatoka aka a mea e manava‵se latou ki ei i ona mua: “A tou tamana ne fai ne ia te motou amoga ke faigata.


To illustrate: Imagine that someone holds out to you a gift-wrapped box. 	 Ke fai se fakatusa: Mafaufau me ko tuku atu ne se tino ki a koe se meaalofa i se pokisi.


Consider his dealings with the God-fearing Ethiopian Ebed-melech, a contemporary of Jeremiah and a servant in the household of unfaithful King Zedekiah of Judah. 	 Mafaufau ki ana faifaiga ki te Aitiope ko Epetimeleka telā ne mataku ki te Atua, i aso o Ielemia, kae se tavini i te palesi o te tupu se fakamaoni o Iuta ko Setekaia.


(Matthew 9:2, 3; 26:63-66; John 10:33-36) This distressed Jesus, for he knew that it reflected unjustly on his Father. 	 (Mataio 9:2, 3; 26:63-66; Ioane 10:33-36) Ne fakafanoanoa atu te mea tenei ki a Iesu, me ne iloa ne ia me ne fakamasiasi atu a te mea tenā ki tena Tamana.


He loves his sheep so much that while on earth he willingly gave of himself for their well-being. 	 Ona ko te lasi o tena alofa ki ana mamoe, ne fiafia a ia o tuku atu tena ola mō latou.


How did Jesus make clear that he did not seek political power on earth? 	 Ne fakamatala manino atu pefea ne Iesu me e se manako a ia ki pulega fakapolitiki i te lalolagi nei?


11 Divinely constituted authority is also a factor within the Christian congregation. 	 11 A te pulega telā ne fakatu ne te Atua i loto i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano se mea foki e ‵tau o āva tatou ki ei.


Teenagers may want to argue at length that they should be allowed to take some course of action that the parent knows to be foolish. 	 Kāti ka kinau atu a tama‵liki tai ma‵tua ke fai ne latou se mea telā e ma‵nako latou ki ei kae iloa ne mātua me se faifaiga valea fua.


One way is by appreciating that all humans—regardless of status, health, or age—deserve due honor and respect. 	 A te auala e tasi ko te fakaasiatuga ki tino katoa—faitalia te tulaga, malosi io me ko te matua—me e ‵tau o fakaaloalo kae fakaasi atu foki te āva ki a latou.


In Quetta, I met George Singh, a special pioneer in his mid-20’s. 	 I Quetta, ne fetaui māua mo George Singh, se paenia fakapito telā ko 20 tupu ana tausaga.


6 Earlier, Jehovah had urged Joshua to be courageous and strong, instructing him not to deviate from obedience to God’s Law. 	 6 Mai mua atu i ei, ne fakamalosi atu a Ieova ki a Iosua ke loto toa kae malosi, kae fakatonu atu foki ki a ia ke mo a eiloa e fakaseke mai te fakalogo ki te Tulafono a te Atua.


And what marvelous times those would be! 	 Moi fai penā e pefea te ‵gali o vaitaimi konā!


Rather, those afflicted by it were quarantined and were obliged to warn others of their condition.—Leviticus 13:45, 46. 	 Tela la, a latou kolā ne ‵poko i ei ne ‵tau o fakamavae kea‵tea kae fakatonu atu foki ki nisi tino ke fakaeteete mai ei.—Levitiko 13:45, 46.


WEEK OF JULY 10-16, 2017 	 TE VAIASO I A IULAI 10-16, 2017


Therefore, we do well to apply Paul’s counsel: “Let each one prove what his own work is, and then he will have cause for exultation in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person.”—Galatians 6:4. 	 Kafai e ‵lei ko ‵tau mo ia o fakamatamata ki ei, kae sa fakatusatusa fua ki mea a te suā tino ne fai.”—Kalatia 6:4.


The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.”—Psalm 37:11, 29. 	 A tino amio‵tonu ka fai mo latou te fenua, kae ka ‵nofo faeloa i ei ki te se gata mai.”—Salamo 37:11, 29.


What confidence can we have, and why? 	 Se a te loto talitonu e mafai o maua ne tatou, kae kaia?


19 Love helps us to endure all things in times of natural disasters. 	 19 E fesoasoani mai a te alofa ke kufaki tatou ki mea katoa i taimi o fakalavelave o te natula.


• What sacrifices does Jehovah accept today? 	 • Ne a taulaga e talia ne Ieova i aso nei?


When a concerned and caring elder uses the Bible to counsel us because we are getting entangled with the world, do we show appreciation for the loving help being given us to know “what is acceptable to the Lord”? 	 Kafai e fakaaogā ne se toeaina alofa a te Tusi Tapu ke polopoloki ne ia tatou ona ko te ‵numi fakatasi o tatou mo te lalolagi, e mata, e fakaasi atu ne tatou a te loto fakafetai ki te fesoasoani alofa telā ko maua ne tatou ko te mea ke ‘tauloto tatou ki mea kolā e fiafia ki ei te Aliki’?


Let God’s Spirit Make You Bold 	 Ke na Talia te Agaga o te Atua ke Fai Koe ke Loto Toa


(Rev. 4:11) Says Rune, a pioneer for 16 years: “Knowing that I have been given the opportunity to be a witness for the Creator of the universe makes me grateful. 	 (Faka. 4:11) E fai mai a Rune, telā ne paenia mō se 16 tausaga, penei: “A te iloa atu me ne maua ne au te avanoaga ke fai mo molimau ki te Mafuaga o te iunivesi se mea fakafiafia eiloa ki a au.


Such efforts have been rewarding indeed. 	 Ko oti ne maua a fakamanuiaga ki vaegā taumafaiga penā.


How important is our association with the congregation, and what freedom do we enjoy? 	 Ne a mea aoga ne maua ne tatou i te ‵tou ‵kau fakatasi mo te fakapotopotoga, kae ne a saolotoga e maua ne tatou i loto i te fakapotopotoga?


That person is you. 	 A te tino tenā ko koe eiloa.


7 When Will God’s Kingdom Come? 	 TE ITULAU E 8 • PESE: 86, 64.


Before drinking alcohol, consider: 	 A koi tuai o inu koe ki te kava, mafaufau muamua penei:


(Colossians 4:10, 11) By assisting Paul, Aristarchus proved to be a real friend in times of need. 	 (Kolose 4:10, 11) Mai te fesoasoani atu ki a Paulo, ne fakamaoni atu ei ne Alitako me i a ia se taugasoa tonu i taimi o fakalavelave.


The following article will consider how Romans chapter 5 develops this aspect of the good news. You will probably find that study to be useful in your ministry. 	 Ka fakaasi mai i te suā mataupu a te auala e fakamalosi aka ei te vaega tenei o te tala ‵lei i te Loma mataupu e 5. Ka lavea ne koe a te aoga o te sukesukega tenā i tou koga talai.


Why is that so? 	 Kaia la?


If so, ask Jehovah’s Witnesses to discuss with you chapter 14 of the book What Does the Bible Really Teach?* 	 Kafai e penā loa, ke fakamolemole atu ki Molimau a Ieova ke sau‵tala koutou ki te mataupu e 14 o te tusi Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai Eiloa i te Tusi Tapu? *


4 Are you among those who attend Christian meetings regularly, or have you become sporadic in this respect? 	 4 E mata, e aofia koe i tino kolā e ‵kau atu faeloa ki fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano, io me seāseā ko kau atu koe ki ei?


How can we receive the gift of everlasting life? 	 E mafai pefea o maua ne tatou te meaalofa ko te ola se-gata-mai?


Some 16 years after that, Paul wrote to Timothy: “Continue in the things that you learned and were persuaded to believe, knowing from whom you learned them and that from infancy you have known the holy writings [the Hebrew Scriptures], which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” (2 Tim. 3:14, 15) Note that Paul mentions (1) knowing the holy writings, (2) being persuaded to believe the things learned, and (3) becoming wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 	 I se 16 tausaga mai tua ifo i ei, ne tusi atu a Paulo ki a Timoteo: “Ke tumau i mea kolā ne tauloto ne koe kae talitonu ki ei, me e iloa ne koe a tino kolā ne akoako ne lāua a koe, me ne iloa ne koe a tusitusiga tapu [ko Tusitusiga Epelu] mai tau folikiga, kolā e fai ei ke poto koe e uiga ki te fakaolataga e auala i te fakatuanaki ki a Keliso Iesu.” (2 Timo. 3:14, 15) Onoono la me ne fai atu a Paulo (1) ne iloa ne koe a tusitusiga tapu, (2) kae talitonu ki mea ne tauloto, kae (3) fai ei ke poto e uiga ki te fakaolataga e auala i te fakatuanaki ki a Keliso Iesu.


Freedom of choice, then, places upon us a heavy responsibility and makes us accountable for our actions. 	 Tela la, a te saolotoga ke fai ‵tou filifiliga e tuku mai i ei se tiute ‵mafa ‵ki ki a tatou kae e panaki eiloa mo tatou a ikuga o mea kolā e māfua mai i ‵tou faifaiga.


Noah and his wife succeeded. 	 Ne iku manuia a Noa mo tena avaga.


That fact alone is an important consideration for Christians, since the Bible states that “greedy persons” will not inherit God’s Kingdom and classes covetousness with idolatry.—1 Corinthians 6:9, 10; Colossians 3:5. 	 E tāua ‵ki te manatu tenā ke mafau‵fau ki ei a Kelisiano, me e fai mai te Tusi Tapu i tino “kaima‵nako” ka se talia ke ulu atu ki te Malo o te Atua, kae e faka‵pau i ei te masei o te kaimanako mo te ifo ki tupua.—1 Kolinito 6:9, 10; Kolose 3:5.


Multitasking while driving may seem to be expedient, but the result can be disastrous. 	 E mafai o aoga te faiga o mea e uke i te taimi e fakateletele ei, kae e mafai eiloa o iku atu ki se mea fakamataku.


Stay in Jehovah’s Valley of Protection 	 Nofo i Loto i te Vanu o te Puipuiga a Ieova


Evidently, God saw that the man’s desires did not reflect a wicked or devious heart. 	 E fakamaoni mai i ei, me ne lavea ne te Atua me ne seki fakaasi atu i manakoga o te tagata tenā se loto telā e masei io me e matagā.


7 This law is called “the law of the Christ.” 	 7 Ne taku te tulafono tenei ki “te tulafono a Keliso.”


The ancient psalmist admitted the impossibility of comprehending and commenting on all God’s works. 	 Ne taku tonu mai ne te tino fai salamo i aso mua ko Tavita, me e se mafai lele eiloa ne tatou o maina io me o fakamatala atu a galuega katoa a te Atua.


This article examines how we can use our material possessions to “make friends” in heaven. 	 A te mataupu tenei ka faipati eiloa ki te auala e mafai ei ne tatou o fakaaoga a ‵tou kope faka-te-foitino ke “fai taugasoa” ki a Ieova mo Iesu.


(Psalm 111:10) The apostle Paul wrote: “Let us continue to have undeserved kindness, through which we may acceptably render God sacred service with godly fear and awe.” 	 (Salamo 111:10, NW) Ne tusi mai a te apositolo ko Paulo: “Ke fia‵fia la tatou kae tapuaki atu ki te Atua i se auala e fiafia a ia ki ei, i te loto fakaaloalo mo te mataku.”


• What attitude should a Christian minister cultivate? 	 • Ne a uiga e ‵tau o fakamalosi aka ne se faifeau Kelisiano?


6 Slanderous statements and false accusations are often hurled against Jehovah’s servants. 	 6 E masani eiloa o fai sāle atu a pati fakamasei mo ‵losiga ‵se ki tavini a Ieova.


May we not only gratefully accept the invitation to come and “take life’s water free” but also eagerly extend it to others! 	 Ke mo a ma fia‵fia fua tatou o talia a te ‵kamiga ke olo atu tatou “o inu [ki te vai ola] me seai se ‵togi” kae ke loto finafinau foki tatou o tufa atu ki nisi tino!


Says Marilou: “Now I enjoy observing the beauty of nature, including the bright stars at night. 	 Muna a Marilou: “Ko fiafia nei au o kilokilo ki te gali o te natula, e aofia i ei a fetu maina i te po.


And what must we do now to stay on the watch? 	 Kae se a te mea e ‵tau o fai nei ne tatou ko te mea ke tumau tatou i te matapula‵pula?


11. (a) What is still continuing and with what result in 1999? (b) Which countries had outstanding baptism figures for 1999? 	 11. (a) Se a te mea telā koi fai nei, kae ne a mea ne iku mai i ei i te 1999? (e) Ko oi a atufenua e tokouke a tino ne papatiso i ei i te 1999?


But might they also need practical help, for example, in getting to the Kingdom Hall or in doing their grocery shopping? 	 Kae e mata, e ma‵nako foki latou ki ‵tou fesoasoani i nisi feitu, e pelā mo te avatu o latou ki te Kingdom Hall io me ko te ‵togimaiga o olotou mea mai te sitoa?


Or we may know of an integrity keeper who has become a victim of an act of violence or has died in a terrible accident. 	 Io me e iloa ne tatou se tala e uiga ki se tino fakamaoni telā ne fakasaua io me ne mate i se fakalavelave fakafuasei.


They owed Jehovah love and obedience, but Adam and Eve failed to appreciate what God had given them and disobeyed his commandment. 	 Kae ne seki fakatāua ne Atamu mo Eva a mea kolā ne tuku atu ne te Atua ki a laua kae ne seki faka‵logo laua ki tena fakatonuga.


Warned of “Things Not Yet Beheld” 	 Ne Fakailoa Mai a “Mea ka ‵Tupu i Aso Mai Mua, Kolā e se Mafai o Matea”


His Legacy 	 Tena Fakaakoakoga


Why should all Christians be interested in the well-being of the elderly among them? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei mo Kelisiano katoa o ‵saga malosi atu ki te ‵lei o tino ma‵tua i loto i a latou?


These are (1) Bible chronology and (2) deteriorating world conditions.—Matthew 24:21; 2 Peter 3:13. 	 Konei a mea konā (1) ko te fakasologa o mea ‵tupu kolā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu a ko te (2) ko te gasoloifoga o te tulaga o te olaga i te lalolagi.—Mataio 24:21; 2 Petelu 3:13.


With full confidence in the Kingdom, we repudiate the world’s ungodliness and zealously pursue fine works. 	 Mai te tali‵tonu katoatoa ki te Malo, e ‵teke atu tatou ki te tulaga sē amioatua o te lalolagi kae kausaki atu mo te loto finafinau ki te faiga o galuega ‵lei.


10. Why is it profitable to consider the account of Jesus and the woman at Simon’s house? 	 10 Ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai te tala manino tenei?


Like a loving parent who holds and comforts a child in distress, Jehovah is near to his worshippers who cry out to him for help. 	 E pelā me se mātua alofa telā e taofi kae fakapelepele ne ia se tamaliki, e penā foki a Ieova, e pili a ia ki ana tino tapuaki kolā e ‵tagi atu ki a ia mō se fesoasoani.


14 Hence, should negative feelings well up in you, meditate on the ransom. 	 14 Telā la, kafai e ‵sae aka ne lagona sē ‵lei i a tatou, ke mafaufau ‵loto ki te taulaga togiola.


(Matthew 24:14; 28:19, 20) Do you take advantage of opportunities to share in publicly declaring the good news of God’s Kingdom so that many more people can come to know the wonderful things God has in store for obedient mankind? 	 (Mataio 24:14; 28:19, 20) E mata, e fakaaogā ne koe a avanoaga ke folafola atu ki tino te tala ‵lei o te Malo o te Atua, ko te mea ke iloa ne nisi tino e tokouke a mea fakaofoofogia kolā ko oti ne fakatoka ne te Atua mō tino faka‵logo?


When you read the Bible and our publications and when you attend Christian meetings, you hear encouraging experiences of how God has helped others to stay faithful. 	 Kafai e faitau koe ki te Tusi Tapu mo ‵tou tusi kae kau atu ki fakatasiga Kelisiano, e lagona ne koe a tala fakamalosi loto ki te auala ne fesoasoani atu ei a te Atua ki nisi tino ke tumau i te fakamaoni.


One by one I reached those goals, and I was ready for baptism about a year later.” 	 Tela la, mai te kausaki atu ki fakamoemoega konā, ne toka ‵lei ei au mō te papatisoga i te tausaga mai tua ifo.”


“I was so terrified that I could not imagine that God had any good qualities. 	 “Ne mataku malosi ‵ki eiloa au telā ne seki mafai o fakaataata i toku mafaufau me e isi ne uiga ‵lei o te Atua.


You might say that it means to be governed by the holy spirit in your daily activities. 	 E fakauiga i ei me e ‵tau o takitaki koe ne te agaga tapu i au mea e fai i aso katoa.


By the time the sun shone on a new day, Jesus knew that he had selected those best qualified to serve as his apostles. 	 I te taimi eiloa ne maina mai te la i te aso fou, ne iloa ne Iesu me ko oti ne filifili ne ia a toe tino ‵lei ke tavini atu e pelā me ne ana apositolo.


Once having received this wonderful hope, could we possibly lose it? 	 Kafai ko oti ne maua ne tatou a te fakamoemoega gali tenei, e mata, e mafai o toe galo atu i a tatou?


Let us take Paul’s words to heart and carry on prayer, for this will help us to resist Satan and his demons. 	 Ke na fakaaogā ne tatou a pati a Paulo kae tumau i te ‵talo, me ka fesoasoani mai te mea tenei ke ‵teke atu ne tatou a Satani mo ana temoni.


Thereafter, students may choose to attend university or college for four or more years, leading to a bachelor’s degree or to postgraduate studies for careers in medicine, law, engineering, and so forth. 	 Mai konā, ko mafai ei o filifili aka ne tama‵liki a‵koga ke olo atu latou ki iunivesiti io me ko kolisi i tausaga e fa io me uke atu, ke mafai ei o maua se tikulī ko te bachelor io me ke fai a akoakoga fakaopoopo ke maua ei a pepa ma‵luga i mea fakatokitā, te tulafono, mea fakainitinia, mo nisi mea aka foki.


(Hebrews 5:7) Our fervent and incessant prayers will help us to cope with stressful situations and difficult trials. 	 (Epelu 5:7) E fesoasoani mai a te ‵talo mo te loto kātoa i taimi katoa ke mafai ne tatou o fakafesagai atu ki tulaga fakafi‵ta kae faiga‵ta.


Around the world, thousands of family heads are doing just that. 	 E lau i afe a ulu o kāiga e fai ne latou a te mea tenā i te lalolagi kātoa.


(1 Samuel 17:26, 34-51) However, David’s success did not make him self-confident. 	 (1 Samuelu 17:26, 34-51) Kae ne seki fakamatamata a Tavita me ne manumalo a ia i te taimi tenā.


Of course, we need to exercise faith in the ransom sacrifice of God’s Son, Jesus Christ. 	 E tonu, e ‵tau o fakatuanaki tatou ki te taulaga togiola a te Tama a te Atua, ko Iesu Keliso.


(Rev. 12:1-10) Although we cannot be dogmatic, by referring to a future event in the past tense, Jesus was evidently emphasizing that it would certainly happen. 	 (Fakaasiga 12:1-10) Faitalia me se mautinoa tonu i a tatou mai te faipati ki se mea telā ka tupu i aso mai mua mai te fakaaogāga o tugāpati kolā e fakasino atu ki se mea telā ko oti ne tupu, ne faka‵mafa mai ne Iesu me ka tupu eiloa.


Will you strengthen your resolve to support and uphold Jehovah’s sovereignty? 	 E mata, ka fakamalosi aka ne koe a tau fakaikuga ke ‵lago kae fakamaluga a te pulega a Ieova?


It would likely move you to be more generous and loving toward others and even to forgive any who had wronged you. 	 Ka fakamalosi aka foki ne ia ke fakaasi atu ne koe te uiga kaimalie mo te alofa ki nisi tino kae ke fakamagalo foki so se tino telā e ‵se mai ki a koe.


Even when they were flogged for continuing to preach about the Kingdom, they rejoiced “because they had been counted worthy to be dishonored in behalf of his name. 	 E tiga eiloa ne ‵kini latou mō te lotou tumau i te talai atu e uiga ki te Malo, ne fia‵fia latou “me ko taku‵leia latou ne te Atua ona ko te fakamaseigina mō te igoa o Iesu.


(Isa. 65:13) We are reminded of Jehovah’s goodness in that he does more than provide for our spiritual needs; he invites all to receive spiritual refreshment and a real hope.—Rev. 22:17. 	 (Isa. 65:13) E fakamasaua mai ki a tatou i a Ieova e aga‵lei me e ‵kami ne ia a tino katoa ke maua a fakamafanafanaga faka-te-agaga mo se fakamoemoega tonu, i tafa o te tausi mai ki manakoga faka-te-agaga o ana tino.—Faka. 22:17.


Psalm 27:4 	 Salamo 27:4


Most of the concertgoers were unfriendly, and the message in the music was depressing. 	 A te tokoukega o tino kolā ne ‵kau atu ki te koniseti e se mata kata‵kata, kae ko pese fakatagi‵tagi i ei ne pese sē aoga.


How did Jehovah God feel about the matter? 	 E pefea la, a lagonaga o Ieova te Atua i te feitu tenei?


After a stop there and after selling some belongings, the four of us piled onto Bob’s motorcycle and sidecar and went in search of an automobile. 	 I te taimi ne ‵nofo atu matou i konā kae ‵togi atu a nisi kope totino o matou, ne mafai ne matou tokofa o ‵sopo atu ki te pasikaiti mo se kā i te feitu a Bob kae olo atu o ‵sala se motoka.


How this draws us closer to him as we meditate on the love and undeserved kindness that he shows us even though we are imperfect!—Romans 5:21; James 4:8. 	 E fai ne te mea tenei ke na fia fakapili‵pili atu eiloa tatou ki a ia māfai e mafaufau ‵loto tatou ki tena alofa mo tena atafai ki a tatou faitalia te ‵tou tulaga se ‵lei katoatoa!—Loma 5:21; Iakopo 4:8.


That doesn’t seem like it can be explained by a Darwinian model.” 	 E foliga mai me e se mafai o fakamatala mai te mea tenā i akoakoga tuku taumate a Darwin.”


But because of this great act of love, we now have the incomparable prospect of living forever on a paradise earth! 	 Kae ona ko te alofa sili o Ieova, ko mafai ei o maua ne tatou te fakamoemoega ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i te lalolagi palataiso!


Whatever we can do in Jehovah’s service, all of us can offer acceptable spiritual sacrifices to him. 	 Kae ko so se mea telā e mafai o fai ne tatou i te taviniga ki a Ieova, e tuku atu eiloa i ei ne tatou a taulaga faka-te-agaga kolā e talia ne ia.


(Hebrews 6:10) Indeed, Jehovah remembers and rewards even the smallest act of service rendered in support of his Kingdom. 	 (Epelu 6:10) E tonu, e masaua faeloa kae taui mai foki ne Ieova a tamā mea fo‵liki ne fai ne tatou ke ‵lago atu i ei ki tena Malo.


“He Went Back With” the Old Man 	 “Ne Fanatu Eiloa” i te Toeaina


(Acts 2:17, 18) This work was to continue from the time the slave first began its work until the end of this system of things. 	 (Galuega 2:17, 18) E ‵tau o tumau faeloa te galuega tenei talu mai te taimi ne kamata ei ne te tavini tenā ke oko eiloa ki te gataga o te olaga tenei.


Imitate Their Faith—He Learned a Lesson in Mercy PAGE 14 	 Ke Fakaasi Atu te Loto Fakafetai ki a Iesu, te Tavita Sili mo te Solomona Sili


4 We can read what God said near the start of human history: “A man will leave his father and his mother and he will stick to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” 	 4 E mafai o fai‵tau tatou ki muna a te Atua i te vaitaimi telā e pili atu ki te kamataga o tala mua o tino: “Tenā te pogai e tiakina ei ne te tagata tena tamana mo tena mātua kae ‵nofo fakatasi mo te fafine, telā ko tasi ei lāua.”


Followers of Christ should develop a hatred for what? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o takalia‵lia ki ei a soko o Keliso?


I knew that my health was less than ideal, but I had seen how Jehovah had carried me through many difficulties. 	 Ne iloa ne au i a au e masaki kae ko faigata ki a au o paenia, kae ko oti ne matea ne au te auala ne fesoasoani mai ei a Ieova ki a au i tulaga faiga‵ta e uke.


(Isa. 61:1, 2) Despite Satan’s futile attempts to dominate God’s people and all mankind, we deeply appreciate our spiritual heritage and are determined to maintain our integrity to God and laud the Sovereign Lord Jehovah now and forever.—Read Psalm 26:11; 86:12. 	 (Isa. 61:1, 2) Faitalia te sē manuia o taumafaiga a Satani ke pule mai ki tino o te Atua mo tino katoa, e fakatāua eiloa ne tatou a ‵tou tofi faka-te-agaga kae ma‵nako foki ke fakatumau ne tatou te ‵tou fakamaoni ki te Atua kae ‵viki atu ki te Aliki Sili ko Ieova i te taimi nei ke oko eiloa ki te se-gata-mai.—Faitau te Salamo 26:11; 86:12.


His response moved Jesus to feel love for him. 	 Ona ko tena tali ne alofa Iesu ki a ia.


Still, applying Bible principles can contribute to harmony in the family. 	 Kae e ui i ei, a te fakagalue aka o fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki te ‵kau fakatasi o te kāiga.


It will be useful, therefore, to consider some practical advice from the Bible that may help you to cope successfully with the challenges of divorce. 	 Tela la, se mea tāua ke mafau‵fau ki nisi fakamalosiga aoga mai i te Tusi Tapu kolā e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki a koe ke fakafesagai atu mo te manuia ki tulaga faiga‵ta o te ‵talaga o te avaga.


Are you doing the same? 	 E mata, e fai foki koe penā?


Called Out of Darkness, Nov. 	 Ne Kalaga ki Tua Mo te Pouliga, Nove.


(Luke 13:24) Jesus even stated: “Whoever is not carrying his torture stake and coming after me cannot be my disciple.” 	 (Luka 13:24) Ne fai mai foki a Iesu: “A ia telā e se amo tena sataulo, kae sē tautali mai i a au, e se mafai o fai a ia mo oku soko.”


(Micah 6:8) Such qualities are vital when making decisions involving the life and sacred service of “the sheep of [Jehovah’s] pasturage.”—Psalm 100:3. 	 (Mika 6:8) E tāua ‵ki eiloa a uiga konā i te faiga o fakaikuga e uiga ki te ola mo te taviniga tapu a te “lafu mamoe [a Ieova].”—Salamo 100:3.


Really, though, the most logical way to discover the purpose of life is to consult the Life-Giver, Jehovah God. 	 Tela la, a te ‵toe auala ‵lei ke iloa aka ei te pogai o te ola ko te ‵sala atu e uiga ki ei mai te Māfuaga o te Ola, ko Ieova te Atua.


They always work! 	 E aogā eiloa!


The Israelites freed from Egyptian bondage “forgot [God’s] works” on their behalf and “did not wait for his counsel.” 	 A tino Isalaelu kolā ne fakasaoloto mai te ‵nofo pologa i Aikupito ne “puli i a latou a mea a te [Atua] ne fai” mō latou kae ne “seki faka‵tali ki se fakatonuga mai i a ia.”


These beautiful qualities originate from the most powerful Person in the universe. 	 Ne maua eiloa a uiga ‵gali konei mai te ‵toe Tino malosi eiloa i te iunivesi.


The Scriptures refer to them as “the Israel of God,” that is, spiritual Israel. 	 E fakasino atu a te Tusi Tapu ki a latou e pelā me ko “te Isalaelu a te Atua,” telā ko te Isalaelu faka-te-agaga.


The royal house of David had never been overthrown. 	 Ne seki fakatakavale te kau tupu i te gafa o Tavita.


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13-15. (a) What were some of the consequences of rejecting Jehovah’s righteous rulership? (b) Why is this world a harsh place? 	 13-15. (a) Ne a nisi ikuga ma‵sei o te ‵teke atu ki te pulega amiotonu a Ieova? (e) Kaia e ‵fonu ei te lalolagi tenei i amioga matagā?


First, we must recognize our human limitations and learn what is needed to compensate for them. 	 Muamua la, e ‵tau o iloa ne tatou a ‵tou tapulā kae ke iloa foki ne tatou a mea kolā e ‵tau o fakapaleni ki ei.


In many cases, financial support or “compensation” may be unnecessary. 	 Te tokoukega o tino e se ma‵nako ki se fesoasoani i mea ‵tau tupe ke “toe taui atu ki a latou.”


Nevertheless, this is why I have come to this hour.” 	 Ka ko te mea tonu eiloa tenā ne vau ei au, ke puapuaga au i te itula tenei.”


(Read Micah 6:8.) In the Bible, walking with Jehovah conveys the idea of trusting in him, supporting his sovereignty, and following his lead. 	 (Faitau te Mika 6:8, NW*) I te Tusi Tapu, a te sa‵sale fakatasi mo Ieova e fakauiga ki te talitonu ki a ia, ‵lago ki tena pulega sili, kae tautali i tena takitakiga.


Why is it wise to cultivate love for God and neighbor rather than for material things? 	 Kaia e poto ei koe ke fakamalosi aka te alofa ki te Atua mo ou tuakoi i lō te fia fai ki kope faka-te-foitino?


19 How happy we are to have God’s Word, the Bible, and to use its powerful message to uproot false teachings and reach honesthearted ones! 	 19 Ko oko eiloa i te ‵tou fia‵fia ke maua a te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu, kae ke fakaaoga tena fekau ‵mana ke fakaseai atu ei a akoakoga ‵se kae ke fakaoko atu foki ki tino loto fakamaoni!


The child misses his father and wishes he would come home. 	 E se sologa te tamaliki i te galo o tena tamana kae e olioli eiloa ke na vau tou tagata ki te fale.


8 Parents, do you really listen to your children? 	 8 Mātua, e mata, e fakalogo‵logo faka‵lei koutou ki otou tamaliki?


10 One way we can promote the unity of God’s people is by cultivating humility. 	 10 A te auala e tasi e fakamalosi aka ei ne tino o te Atua a te ‵tou ‵kau fakatasi ko te atiakaga o te loto maulalo.


Upon the assassination of his father, Philip, in 336 B.C.E., 20-year-old Alexander inherited the throne of Macedonia. 	 I te taimi ne tamate ei tena tamana, ko Filipo, i te 336 T.L.M., ne maua ne Alesana te malo o Maketonia kae ko 20 fua ana tausaga.


There they multiplied and became very numerous, but they also became slaves. 	 I kona loa ne gasolo o tokouke latou, kae ne fai foki latou mo fai ne pologa.


But if you take the four steps discussed on the following pages, you can succeed. 	 Kae kafai e tautali koe i lasaga e fa kolā ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei i itulau kolā e ‵soko mai, ka manuia eiloa koe.


After all, you took control of the situation. 	 E fakaasi mai i ei me ne pule faka‵lei atu koe ki te tulaga tenā.


His rage supports and motivates him to execute his righteous judgments. 	 E ‵lago kae fakamalosi atu tena kaitaua ke na fakaoko atu ne ia tena fakamasinoga amiotonu.