19 Are you helping your children to ‘keep themselves without spot from the world’? 	 19 E mata, e fesoasoani atu koe ki au tama‵liki ke ‘mo a ma pisia i amioga se ‵lei faka-te-lalolagi’?


For the first time, Jehovah has united millions from all nations in true worship. 	 E tenei te taimi muamua ne fakamaopoopo mai ei ne Ieova a te fia miliona o tino mai atufenua katoa ki loto i te tapuakiga tonu.


It means that humankind was given characteristics and qualities that mirrored God’s own, such as love and a sense of justice. 	 E fakauiga loa me ne tuku atu ki te tagata a faifaiga mo uiga kolā e fakaata mai foki i ei a uiga o te Atua, e pelā mo te alofa mo te lagonaga ke fai te mea tonu.


The psalmist wrote: “There is the true forgiveness with you, in order that you may be feared.”—Psalm 130:4. 	 Ne tusi mai penei te faisalamo: “Ka ko matou e fakamagalo faeloa ne koe, tena te mea e ‵tau ei mo matou o ma‵taku atu ki a koe.”—Salamo 130:4.


The psalmist David made that clear when he sang: “Jehovah will become a secure height for anyone crushed, a secure height in times of distress. 	 Ne fakamatala manino mai ne te faisalamo ko Tavita a te mea tenā i te taimi ne usu mai ei a ia, penei: “A te Aliki ko te olo e ‵lafi ei a tino fi‵ta, ko te koga e ‵sao ei i taimi o puapuaga.


So it started to bleat plaintively. 	 Tenā ne kamata ei o tagitagi.


This has helped the publishers to read a scripture to many of the people with whom they come in contact. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu ei ki tino talai ke faitau atu se tusi siki ki tino kolā e fetaui mo latou.


Concerned over the apparent fate of Israel at the hands of Syria, Jehoash came weeping to Elisha. 	 A te manavase ki te mafai ne Sulia o fakatakavale a Isalaelu, ne tagi atu a Ieoasa ki a Elisaia.


A God of Righteousness Wages a Just War 	 E Laga Atu ne te Atua Fakamaoni se Taua Amiotonu


11 How does the account of the jailer relate to our preaching work? 	 11 E soko pefea ne tatou a te tala o te tausi pagota ki te ‵tou galuega talai?


17 All who are authorized to give Scriptural discipline are wise when they imitate Christ’s example. 	 17 A latou katoa kolā ne ‵tofi aka ke tuku atu a polopolokiga faka-te-Tusi Tapu e ‵poto eiloa māfai e tau‵tali atu latou ki te fakaakoakoga a Keliso.


8 Though we find happiness when people respond to the message we preach, we also delight in knowing that we are pleasing to Jehovah and that he appreciates our efforts to serve him. 	 8 E tiga eiloa e maua ne tatou te fiafia māfai e ‵saga mai a tino ki te fekau e talai atu ne tatou, se mea gali foki ke iloa atu me e fakafiafia ne tatou a Ieova kae e loto fakafetai a ia ki ‵tou taumafaiga ke tavini atu ki a ia.


Why should Philippians 2:4 have a bearing on what we wear? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o fakagalue ne tatou a pati i te Filipi 2:4 e uiga ki ‵tou gatu e pei?


Autumn of the same year saw other towns visited, with good attendances. 	 I te tausaga foki loa tena, i te tau o aso mai tua o te ‵tau vela, ne maoopopo mai foki a tino mai nisi fakai, se aofaki ‵lei.


It’s hard to imagine it, if you have not experienced it. 	 Se mea faigata ke mafaufau ki ei, māfai e seki tupu ki a koe te mea tenā.


What important lessons can we learn from their examples? 	 Ne a akoakoga tāua e tauloto ne tatou mai i olotou fakaakoakoga ‵lei?


The information in the book is presented, not in chronological order, but by subject. 	 E se fakasolo faka‵lei mai a mea ne ‵tupu i te kamataga ki te fakaotiga i te tusi tenei kae e fakasolo mai e ‵tusa mo mataupu.


As the brotherhood grew into congregations, they would time and again need to remind themselves that his way was the right way. 	 I te taimi e fai ei se kautaina mo fai se fakapotopotoga, e ‵tau o fakamasaua atu ki a latou i taimi katoa me i tena auala ko te auala tonu.


For help in this regard, see the book Questions Young People Ask—Answers That Work, Volume 2, chapter 34. 	 Ke maua se fesoasoani i te feitu tenei, ke onoono ki te tusi ko te Questions Young People Ask—Answers That Work, Tusi i te 2, mataupu e 34.


17 When individuals approach congregation elders for advice about marital problems, the elders do well to ask whether the couple have recently watched the video What Is True Love? and studied together the brochure Your Family Can Be Happy. 	 17 Kafai e olo atu ki toeaina i te fakapotopotoga mō ne fakamalosiga e uiga ki fakalavelave i te avaga, se mea ‵lei ke fesili atu a toeaina me kai onoono a te tauavaga ki te vitio What is True Love? kae suke‵suke fakatasi ki te polosiua E Mafai Eiloa o Fiafia Tou Kāiga.


Do I encourage others by giving comments during the meetings?’ 	 E mata, e fakamalosi ne au a nisi tino mai te faiga o tali i taimi o fakatasiga?’


In 1955, I attended international conventions in Germany, France, and England. 	 I te 1955, ne kau atu au ki fono o atufenua i Siamani, Falani mo Egelani.


Clearly, as these examples show, Jesus refused to get involved in political affairs. 	 E manino ‵lei, me e fakaasi mai i fakaakoakoga konei, me ne ita a Iesu ma aofia i mea fakapolitiki.


Is it not because you love Jehovah and through his spirit he has blessed your efforts by helping you to endure? 	 E mata, e se ona ko tou alofa ki a Ieova mo tena fesoasoani e auala i tena agaga, telā ne fakamanuia atu ei ki au taumafaiga ke tumau koe i ei?


Sad to say, as adults, many then regret having followed the wrong goals when they were young or, just as frustrating, having had no goals at all. 	 Kae fakafanoanoa ke iloa atu, me e pelā me ne tino ko ma‵tua nei, ne sala‵mo ‵ki a te tokoukega kolā ne tau‵tali atu i olotou fakamoemoega se ‵lei i te taimi koi talavou ei latou, e pelā eiloa me ne tino kolā ne seki ai aka eiloa ne olotou fakamoemoega ne fai.


Periods of solitude are essential for purposeful meditation.—Mark 6:46; Luke 6:12. 	 E aogā a taimi e nofo tokotasi ei ke mafaufau ‵loto ki mea aogā mo te faiga o ‵talo.—Maleko 6:46; Luka 6:12.


Our intimacy with Jehovah is different. 	 Kae e ‵kese ‵tou fesokotakiga mo Ieova.


Why is the increase of Jehovah’s people noteworthy? 	 Kaia e fakaofoofogia ei te gasolo aka ki luga te aofaki o tino o Ieova?


It may take longer than you expect, but if a person is spiritually hungry, honest, and humble, Jehovah will allow the truth to grow in his or her heart. 	 Kāti e leva atu a te taimi e manakogina i lō te mea e fakamoemoe koe ki ei, kae kafai se tino e fia kai tonu ki mea faka-te-agaga, fakamaoni, kae loto maulalo, ka talia eiloa ne Ieova ke tupu aka a te munatonu i tena loto.


As his appreciation for the Scriptures grew, however, he discontinued his secular studies to take up the full-time Kingdom-preaching work. 	 I te taimi ne gasolo aka ei o ‵poko tena loto fakafetai e uiga ki te Tusi Tapu, ne taofi ne ia ana sukesukega konā ko te mea ke mafai o galue tumau a ia i te galuega ko te talaiatuga o te Malo.


There are many activities or causes in the world today that could vie for the attention of those taking the lead among us. 	 E uke a mea e fai i te lalolagi i aso nei kolā ne mafai o fakalavelave atu ki a latou kolā e fai te takitakiga i a tatou.


Although Paul’s words were addressed to Christian women, the same principles apply to Christian men and young people. 	 E tiga eiloa ne fakasino atu a pati a Paulo ki Kelisiano fāfine, e fakauiga foki a te fakatakitakiga tenei ki tāgata mo talavou Kelisiano.


12, 13. (a) What moved Jeremiah to declare: “Jehovah is my share,” and what attitude did he have? (b) Why did all the tribes of Israel need to cultivate a waiting attitude? 	 12, 13. (a) Se a te mea ne fai ei ke folafola atu a Ielemia, penei: “Ko te Aliki fua ko toku fakamoemoega,” kae se a te kilokiloga ne maua ne ia? (e) Kaia e ‵tau ei o ati aka ne matakāiga katoa o Isalaelu se kilokiloga penā?


Considering what Jesus was saying about “the ruler of this world,” it is obvious that he could not have been referring to his Father, Jehovah God. 	 I te mafaufau atu ki pati a Iesu e uiga ki “te pule masei o te lalolagi nei,” e manino ‵lei me ne seki fakasino atu a ia ki tena Tamana, ko Ieova te Atua.


Above all, prayerfully ask for Jehovah’s help to convey the precious thoughts contained in his Word.—Read Ezra 7:10; Proverbs 3:13, 14. 	 Mai mea katoa, ke ‵talo fakamolemole atu ki a Ieova mō tena fesoasoani ke mafai o fakamatala faka‵lei atu ne koe a manatu tāua kolā e maua i tena Muna.—Faitau te Esela 7:10; Faataoto 3:13, 14.


For example, consider how Jehovah dealt with the righteous man Lot. 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, mafaufau ki faifaiga a Ieova ki te tagata amiotonu ko Lota.


Peace and order will have been restored throughout the universe. 	 Ka toe fakafoki mai te filemu mo te tokagamalie ki te lagi mo te lalolagi.


Such a person could help you reach your destination. 	 E fesoasoani atu se tino penā ke oko atu koe ki te koga telā e ‵tau o fanatu koe ki ei.


In what way has the productive land been filled with “produce”? 	 A te lalolagi ka fonu i fuagā lakau mai i ei.”


These same provisions can help us all in our quest for true freedom. 	 E mafai o fesoasoani mai a mea katoa konei ke maua ne tatou katoa a te saolotoga tonu.


But Jesus did not teach with words alone. 	 Kae ne seki akoako atu fua a Iesu e auala i ana pati.


The three unbaptized publishers were now in a dilemma. 	 Ko fe‵paki nei a tino talai kae seki papatiso e tokotolu konei mo se fakalavelave.


(1 Pet. 1:6, 7) No matter where they live, true worshippers are more determined than ever to ‘stand firm in one spirit,’ not being ‘frightened by their opponents.’ 	 (1 Pe. 1:6, 7) Faitalia me ola latou i fea, ko sili atu nei te ‵mautakitaki o tino tapuaki ‵tonu i lō se isi taimi aka ke ‘tumau latou i te agaga e tasi,’ kae ke sē ‘ma‵taku ki tino kolā e ‵teke’ mai.


What does the Bible teach? 	 Se a te mea e akoako mai i te Tusi Tapu?


Jehovah God gave indication through Ezekiel of the basic cause of the defection of both the Tyrian dynasty and Satan: 	 Ne tuku mai ne Ieova te Atua a fakaasiga e auala i a Esekielu e uiga ki te māfuaga tonu o te masei o te kaigā tupu o Tulo mo Satani:


What has been the fruitage of their ministry? 	 Se a la te ikuga o te lotou galuega?


To Abraham, that was inconceivable! 	 Ne talitonu a Apelaamo me e se taitai eiloa o tupu se vaegā mea penā!


(Ephesians 6:12) Our chief enemy is Satan the Devil. 	 (Efeso 6:12) A te ‵tou fili sili, ko Satani te Tiapolo.


Regardless of our personal strengths or weaknesses, suffering and death may overtake any of us unexpectedly at any time. 	 Kae ui eiloa te ‵tou malosi io me ko ‵tou vāivāi, e mafai fua o oko fakafuasei mai a logo‵maega io me ko te mate i so se taimi.


8 A fourth benefit to our not knowing the day or the hour is that it helps us to rely more fully on Jehovah and to be diligent in applying his Word in our life. 	 8 A te fa o mea aoga e maua mai te sē iloa ne tatou o te aso io me ko te itula me e fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke momea aka te fakalagolago malosi ki a Ieova kae ke fakaaoga faka‵lei a tena Muna i ‵tou olaga.


In that prophecy, Jesus foretold many noteworthy events. 	 I te valoaga tenā, ne folafola mai ne Iesu a mea tāua e uke kolā ka ‵tupu.


Our own spontaneous generosity may result in our receiving a fine measure in return, perhaps when we are in need.—Eccl. 11:2. 	 A te kaimalie telā e māfua tonu mai i ‵tou ‵kanoloto e mafai o iku atu ki te mauaga ne tatou o mea ‵lei mai nisi tino, maise eiloa i taimi kolā e ma‵nako ei tatou ki se fesoasoani.—Failauga 11:2.


Professional athletes must take care of their bodies if they want to have a long career. 	 E tausi faka‵lei a tino ta‵fao ki olotou foitino māfai e ma‵nako ke leva te taimi e ta‵fao ei latou.


Yet, she realized that the man was only trying to add her to the number of women with whom he had had relations. 	 Kae ne iloa aka ne tou fāfine me i te tagata tenā e taumafai fua ke aofia a ia i te aofaki o fafine kolā ko oti ne ‵moe mo ia.


Rejoicing was particularly great at Pentecost 33 C.E., for some 3,000 then accepted Peter’s direction, received Jehovah’s holy spirit, and became part of God’s nation of spiritual Israel. 	 Ne lasi ‵ki te fia‵fia maise eiloa i te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A., me ne talia ei ne tino kāti e toko 3,000 a te takitakiga a Petelu, kae maua i ei ne latou te agaga tapu o Ieova, kae ne fai mo fai ne vaega o te atufenua o te Atua ko te Isalaelu faka-te-agaga.


As they preach the Kingdom message, new publishers need to learn that perseverance is sometimes necessary. 	 I te taimi e talai atu ne latou a te fekau o te Malo, e ‵tau o tauloto ne tino talai ‵fou me i te kufaki e tāua ‵ki i nisi taimi.


How plain is the evidence? 	 E pefea te manino ‵lei o te fakamaoniga?


In this regard, Jesus was a perfect reflection of his Father. 	 I te feitu tenei, ne fai ei a Iesu mo fai se ata ‵lei katoatoa o tena Tamana.


(Ezra 1:1–6:22) 	 (Esela 1:1–6:22)


Still, many millions of imperfect humans have succeeded in doing so. 	 Kae ko lau eiloa i miliona a tino sē ‵lei katoatoa ko oti ne manuia i te faiga penā.


Some become overwhelmed with discouragement, which may only make matters worse. 	 A nisi tino ko tō loto vāi‵vai malosi, telā ko fai fua i ei ke na gasolo o lasi te fakalavelave.


They then threw the bottles into the river. 	 Ne ‵pei atu ei ne latou a fagu ki te vaitafe.


(Genesis 12:4; 25:8-10) Would you have done that? 	 (Kenese 12:4; 25:8-10) E a, ka fai ne koe se mea penā?


What shows that Mary and Joseph were God-fearing individuals? 	 Ne a mea e fakaasi mai me i a Malia mo Iosefa ne tino kolā e ma‵taku ki te Atua?


How can a man be born a second time?’ 	 E mafai pefea o toe fanau mai se tino i te lua o taimi?’


By all means, then, let us buy out the opportune time to serve the God of “times and seasons” faithfully. 	 Tela la, ke na fakaaogā ne tatou te taimi telā ko avanoa ke tavini atu ki te Atua o “taimi mo tau o aso” mo te fakamaoni.


Britain (43, 60 C.E.) 	 Peletania (43, 60 T.A.)


Think of what strong feelings of that kind led Dinah’s brothers to do. 	 Mafaufau ki te mea ne fai ne tuagane o Tina ona ko te ma‵losi o lagonaga penā.


How do we benefit from meditating on the way God has dealt with his people? 	 E aoga pefea ki a tatou a te mafaufau ‵loto ki faifaiga a te Atua ki ana tino?


To receive such blessings, however, the people had to respond to God’s love in a concrete way. 	 Ko te mea ke maua ne latou a fakamanuiaga konā, e ‵tau mo tino o ‵saga atu ki te alofa o te Atua i se auala mautinoa.


(Isa. 40:11) This word picture conveys the idea that Jehovah cares about the needs of the weak and vulnerable members of the congregation. 	 (Isa. 40:11) E fakaasi mai i te tusi siki tenei i a Ieova e tausi atu ki manakoga o tino o te fakapotopotoga kolā e vāi‵vai kae ma‵nako ki se puipuiga.


This attitude affects religious and nonreligious people alike, at all levels of society. 	 E pokotia a tino ‵lotu mo tino kolā e sē ti olo sāle ki lotu i faifaiga konei faitalia olotou tulaga kese‵kese.


(2 Timothy 3:16, 17) Granted, the Bible does not outline exact procedures for a Christian wedding. 	 (2 Timoteo 3:16, 17) E tonu, e se fakamatala fakalikiliki mai i te Tusi Tapu a mea e ‵tau o fai i se fakaipoipoga faka-Kelisiano.


Upon hearing about it, the Pharisees said: “This fellow does not expel the demons except by means of Beelzebub [Satan], the ruler of the demons.” 	 I te lagonaga ne Falesaio te mea tenei, ne fai atu latou, penei: “E afuli fua ne ia temoni, i te mana o Pelesepulo [Satani] te aliki o temoni.”


Korah’s duties might have brought him into close association with Aaron and his sons. 	 Kāti ne ga‵lue tasi i nisi taimi a Kola mo Alona mo ana tama‵liki tāgata ona ko ana tiute.


Could anything but Bible-based faith make changes in lives that had been so brutalized? 	 E mata, e isi aka foki se isi mea e mafai ei o ‵fuli a olaga o tino kolā ne fakamaseigina katoatoa penā i lō te fakatuanaki telā e fakavae ki te Tusi Tapu?


The fact that we are endowed with intelligence, conscience, and the ability to reason implies that the Creator had a good purpose in putting us here. 	 Ona ko te mea ko oti ne tuku mai ki a tatou te poto, te loto lagona mo te mafai o fai a faka‵tauga, e fakaasi mai i ei me e isi se fuafuaga aogā a te Atua mō tatou, tenā te pogai ne tuku ei ne ia tatou ke ola i te lalolagi nei.


And how will he prove to be the only secure dwelling in the future? 	 Kae e fakatalitonu mai pefea me i a ia ko te koga nofo fua e tasi telā ka saogalēmū ei tatou i te taimi mai mua?


What caused Joseph to reject immoral advances? 	 Se a te mea ne fai ei a Iosefa ke ‵teke atu ki taumafaiga ke finalalolagi?


13 We are also helped to remain awake when we share wholeheartedly in the Christian ministry. 	 13 E fesoasoani mai foki ke tumau tatou i te matapula‵pula māfai e ‵kau atu tatou mo ‵tou loto kātoa ki te galuega talai faka-Kelisiano.


(Mark 12:13-17) Christ’s subjects, therefore, obey governmental laws that do not conflict with God’s laws. 	 (Maleko 12:13-17) Tela la, e faka‵logo eiloa a tino mai lalo i te pulega a Keliso ki tulafono a te malo kolā e se fe‵paki mo tulafono a te Atua.


In 1919, Jehovah used his power to deliver a small remnant of these anointed ones from captivity to false religion. 	 I te 1919, ne fakaaoga ne Ieova tena malosi ke faka‵sao i ei se potukau foliki o te ‵toega o te kau fakaekegina mai te ‵nofo pologa ki lotu ‵se.


2, 3. (a) How is old age depicted in the book of Ecclesiastes? (b) Who is responsible for Adamic death, and how will its effects be undone? 	 2, 3. (a) Ne a ikuga o te olaga matua? (e) Ko oi ne māfua mai i ei te mate, kae ka fakamalepe aka pefea a mea ne iku mai ei?


4 A Request Made Around the World 	 4 Ke ‘Fakatau A‵loga Atafai’


14, 15. How can we manifest practical wisdom in caring for our physical and emotional needs? 	 14, 15. E fakaasi atu pefea ne tatou te poto i te tausi atu ki ‵tou manakoga faka-te-foitino mo lagonaga?


As our parents had done with us, we worked hard to attend the meetings and have a regular share in the field service as a family. 	 E pelā mo mea ne fai ne mā mātua ki a māua, ne ga‵lue malosi māua ke ‵kau atu ki fakatasiga kae ke olo fakatasi foki i te galuega talai e pelā me se kāiga.


“We Will Go With You” 	 “Matou e Ma‵nako o ‵Kau mo Koe”


When their son Felito was born, they were eager to do their utmost in raising him as a true worshiper of Jehovah. 	 I te taimi ne fanau mai ei te lā tama ko Felito, ne fia fakaoti ne laua lā mafi i te putiakaga o te lā tama ke fai ei a ia mo fai se tino telā e tapuaki atu i te auala tonu ki a Ieova.


(Luke 14:28) Likewise, when a family contemplates moving to another area, good planning is vital. 	 (Luka 14:28) I se auala tai ‵pau, kafai e ma‵nako se kāiga o palani ke olo atu ki te suā koga, e tāua ‵ki eiloa te faiga faka‵lei o palani.


In many cases, because they were honest, Christians have obtained employment or have kept their jobs. 	 I kogā koga e uke, ona ko te lotou fakamaoni, ne maua ne Kelisiano olotou galuega ‵togi kae ne tumau i olotou galuega konā.


Yet, Habakkuk knows that Jehoiakim’s violence was not prompted by any desire to uphold Jehovah’s honor. 	 Kae ne iloa ne Sapakuka me ne seki māfua mai a amioga fakasauā a Ieoiakimo i tena fia faka‵malu atu ki a Ieova.


He never gives up trying to undermine your confidence in the leadership that Jehovah has provided. 	 E se mafai eiloa o fi‵ta i ana taumafaiga ke fakavāivāi tou loto talitonu ki te takitakiga telā e tuku mai ne Ieova.


(Ephesians 5:3, 4) And what about the violence that may be available on television or in video games? 	 (Efeso 5:3, 4) Kae e pefea la a amioga fakasauā kolā e mafai o maua atu i televise mo tafaoga i vitiō?


Yet, to Moses, who was seeking reassurance of God’s backing, Jehovah emphasized instead qualities that underscore his willingness to help his servants. 	 Kae ki a Mose, telā ne ‵sala atu ki se fakatalitonuga ki te fesoasoani o te Atua, ne faka‵mafa atu ne Ieova a uiga kolā e fakatāua i ei a tena loto fiafia ke fesoasoani atu ki ana tavini.


(Romans 8:21; 1 Timothy 6:19) Whether of the anointed or of the other sheep, all Christians serve Jehovah together as “one flock” under “one shepherd.” 	 (Loma 8:21; 1 Timoteo 6:19) Faitalia me ne tino fakaekegina io me ko nisi mamoe, e tavini fakatasi atu a Kelisiano katoa ki a Ieova e pelā me se ‘lafu mamoe e tasi’ mai lalo i te “tausi mamoe e tokotasi.”


(Matthew 24:44) When Jesus made that statement, he himself was ready for a great test—his death as a ransom sacrifice. 	 (Mataio 24:44) I te taimi ne fai atu ei ne Iesu a pati konā, ko toka eiloa a ia mō se tofotofoga faigata—ko tena mate e pelā me se taulaga togiola.


Rather, he delights to see people repent, turn back from their bad ways, and keep living. 	 Kae e fiafia a ia māfai ko sala‵mo a tino kae ‵fuli keatea mai i olotou auala ma‵sei, kae tumau i te ola.


[Credit Line] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 4]


He knew the value of delegating, but he also realized that the trainees would not always live up to his expectations. 	 Ne iloa ne ia te aoga o te mea tenā kae ne iloa foki ne ia me e se mafai o ‵lei katoatoa a tino kolā ne akoako ne ia.


OTHERS CAN HELP 	 E MAFAI NE NISI TINO O FESOASOANI


The Israelites were clearly in the wrong. 	 E manino ‵lei me ne ‵se ‵ki eiloa te kau Isalaelu.


“Do not avenge yourselves, beloved.” 	 “Aku fagasele, sa taui ma sui.”


What lesson can we draw from the way faithful servants of God have dealt with sickness? 	 Se a te akoakoga e mafai o maua ne tatou mai te auala ne fakafesagai atu ei a tavini fakamaoni a te Atua ki masaki?


9, 10. (a) Why do Adam’s descendants die? (b) How can we escape eternal death? 	 9, 10. (a) Kaia e ‵mate ei a tama‵liki a Atamu? (e) E mafai pefea o ‵sao tatou mai te mate se-gata-mai?


Consider this illustration: In the hands of a skilled chef, a sharp knife is a useful tool. 	 Mafaufau ki te tala fakatusa tenei: E taofi ne se tino kuka atamai i tena lima se naifi ‵kai telā e aoga ‵ki eiloa.


5 A Christian’s day-to-day activities are not part of his sacred service. 	 5 A ‵tou galuega e fai i aso takitasi e se ne vaega o ‵tou tapuakiga tapu ki a Ieova.


The Truth Can Set You Free 7 	 E Mafai o Fakasaoloto Koe ne te Munatonu 7


(1 Timothy 3:4, 5, 12) Because he values spiritual riches, such a man invites Jehovah’s blessing.—Matthew 6:19-21. 15, 16. Who prove to be “gifts in men”? 	 (1 Timoteo 3:4, 5, 12) Ona ko te mea e fakatāua ne ia a koloa faka-te-agaga, ka maua ne se vaegā tagata penā a fakamanuiaga a Ieova.—Mataio 6:19-21.


In fact, God’s Law given through Moses links consideration and respect for the elderly with the fear of Jehovah. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e ‵soko tasi ne te Tulafono a te Atua telā ne tuku ki a Mose, a te amanaia mo te āva ki tino ma‵tua mo te mataku ki a Ieova.


For example, they acted as messengers and delivered Paul’s letters and verbal instructions to different congregations; they brought encouraging reports to Paul about the welfare of the brothers in Rome and elsewhere. 	 E pelā eiloa mo te faiga e pelā me ne ave fekau a Paulo i te fakaokoatuga o ana tusi mo fakatonuga ki fakapotopotoga kese‵kese; ne avatu foki ne latou a lipoti fakamalosi loto ki a Paulo e uiga ki te tulaga o taina i Loma mo nisi koga katoa.


Like Paul, we too can proclaim with conviction that there will be a resurrection. 	 E pelā mo Paulo, e mafai foki o folafola atu ne tatou mo te tali‵tonu katoatoa me e isi eiloa se toetuga.


In this way, they reached millions with the good news. 	 I te auala tenei, ne fakaoko atu ei ne latou a te tala ‵lei ki te fia miliona o tino.


Gaius might well have been a congregation overseer, but the letter does not specifically say so. 	 Kāti ne fai a Kaio mo fai se ovasia i te fakapotopotoga, kae e se taku ‵tonu mai eiloa penā i te tusi.


To keep on the watch, we must remain alert and vigilant. 	 Ke matapulapula, e ‵tau o tumau i te mataala.


They perform many other vital functions, such as converting vitamin D to an active form necessary for proper bone development and producing the hormone erythropoietin, which stimulates red blood cell production in your bones. 	 E uke foki a nisi galuega tāua e fai ne laua, e pelā mo te ‵fuliga o te vitamin D ki se isi vaega telā e aogā ki te faitega o ivi kae fakamalosi aka foki ei te faitega o sela ‵kula i ‵tou ivi.


But as the weeks went by, I noticed that my feelings of bitterness vanished. 	 Mai tua o nai vaiaso, ne lagona ne au me ko galo atu te loto kaitaua i au.


(Psalm 97:10) Some have found it helpful to commit to memory Bible texts that apply to the specific weakness they are fighting. 	 (Salamo 97:10) Ko oti ne iloa ne nisi tino a te fesoasoani e mafai o maua māfai e tauloto ne latou a tusi siki i te Tusi Tapu kolā e fetaui ‵tonu mo te vāivāiga telā e taua atu latou ki ei.


Ours must be too. 	 E ‵tau foki o fai tatou penā.


But why did Matthew say that this had been foretold “through Jeremiah the prophet”? 	 Kae kaia ne fai mai ei a Mataio me ko leva ne ‵valo mai a te mea tenei e auala i te “pelofeta ko Ielemia”?


See The Watchtower of August 15, 1993, pages 13-14. 	 5. Ne a tusi i te Tusi Tapu ne ‵tau o laga kae faitau ne te tupu ko Tavita, kae ne a ana lagonaga e uiga ki ei?


He wrote: “Let every soul be in subjection to the superior authorities, for there is no authority except by God; the existing authorities stand placed in their relative positions by God.” 	 Ne tusi atu a ia penei: “A tino katoa e ‵tau o faka‵logo ki pule o te malo, i te mea ne aumai katoa mai i te Atua te lotou tulaga pule. A tino pule katoa konei e ‵tu nei, ne faka‵tu katoa ne te Atua.”


Is Noah’s log such a treasure? 	 E mata, a te tala o Noa se vaegā koloa tāua penā?


(1 Sam. 31:6) In a dirge, David sang: “I am distressed over you, my brother Jonathan, very pleasant you were to me. 	 (1 Samuelu 31:6) I se pese fakafanoanoa, ne usu atu a Tavita: “Au e tagi fanoanoa mo koe toku taina ko Ionatana; a koe e fagasele i toku loto!


Jesus said that his followers on earth would be doing something similar during his presence. 	 Ne fai mai foki a Iesu me ka fai foki ne ana soko i te lalolagi se mea e tai ‵pau i te taimi o tena fakatasi mai.


What things of serious concern can be included in our conversations? 11 Things of serious concern are subjects that are dignified and consequential, not trivial or petty. 	 E aofia i ei ko te manavase e uiga ki te ‵tou galuega faka-Kelisiano, ko aso faiga‵ta ko ‵nofo nei tatou i ei mo te manakoga ke fakatumau a amioga ‵lei.


One day, my workmates introduced me to pornography. 	 I te aso e tasi, ne fakamalosi mai a motou tino ga‵lue ke onoono au i ata ma‵sei.


Concerning the feelings of our loving Creator, Job noted: “For the work of your hands you will have a yearning.” 	 E uiga loa ki lagonaga o te ‵tou Atua alofa, ne fai mai a Iopu: “Ka fiafia ei koe ki a au, tau mea ola ne faite.”


(Colossians 4:5, 6) The apostle Peter wrote: “Sanctify the Christ as Lord in your hearts, always ready to make a defense before everyone that demands of you a reason for the hope in you, but doing so together with a mild temper and deep respect.” (1 Peter 3:15) Paul counseled Christians “to speak injuriously of no one, not to be belligerent, to be reasonable, exhibiting all mildness toward all men.”—Titus 3:2. 	 Ke toka koutou i so se taimi o fakamatala atu ki so se tino e fesili mai ki a koutou, ke fakamatala atu a te fakamoemoega tenā e i a koutou. Kae ke fai ne koutou i te loto malalo mo te āva.” (1 Petelu 3:15, 16) Ne polopoloki atu a Paulo ki Kelisiano ke “mo a e fakamasei ne latou so se tino, ka ke filemu kae fakatau a‵lofa, ka ke fakaasi foki ne latou a te uiga loto malalo ki tino katoa.”—Tito 3:2.


He declared: “The heavens are my throne, and the earth is my footstool. 	 Tenei tena folafolaga: “A te lagi ko toku nofogaaliki, ka ko te lalolagi ko te koga e tuku ei oku vae.


“THIS man is a chosen vessel to me to bear my name to the nations as well as to kings.” 	 “TE TAGATA tenei ko oti ne filifili ne au ke fakailoa atu a toku igoa ki fenua fakaa‵tea e pelā foki mo tupu.”


Most of them, however, did bad things because they were never taught about Jehovah and what he wanted them to do. 	 Ne fai ne te tokoukega o latou a mea ma‵sei me ne seki akoako aka eiloa latou e uiga ki a Ieova mo mea kolā ne manako a ia ke fai ne latou.


The nine happinesses that Jesus highlighted are as beneficial today as they were then 	 A mea fakafia‵fia e iva kolā ne faka‵mafa mai ne Iesu koi aoga eiloa mō tatou i aso nei e pelā eiloa mo te lotou aoga i aso mua


The example of Rehoboam, king of Judah, can help us find the answer. 	 E mafai eiloa o fesoasoani mai te tala e Leopoamo, te tupu o Iuta ke iloa ne tatou te tali ki ei.


Rather, it involved the use of fishing nets—a labor-intensive activity that at times required the coordinated efforts of many.—Luke 5:1-11. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne aofia i ei a te fakaaogaga o se tili—se galuega ‵mafa telā e manakogina i nisi taimi a taumafaiga ‵kau fakatasi a tino e tokouke.—Luka 5:1-11.


10 That truth raises important questions. 	 10 E faka‵sae aka ne te mea tonu tenā a fesili tāua konei.


“Keep on asking, and it will be given you.” 	 “Akai atu, kae ka tuku mai ki a koutou.”


But such an approach is not the intent of what is stated at 2 Timothy 3:16. 	 Kae ko te vaegā auala tenā e se ko te manakoga o te mea telā ne fai mai i te 2 Timoteo 3:16.


However, Jehovah assured Moses: “I shall prove to be with you.” 	 Kae ne fakatalitonu atu a Ieova ki a Mose: “Au e fakatasi atu ki a koe.”


“Deep down, I’m still that little girl so in love with the story of Noah. 	 I toku ‵kanoloto tonu eiloa, koi fai eiloa au mo fai te tamaliki fafine foliki telā ne fiafia ki te tala o Noa.


What are some types of public service performed by Christians? 	 Ne a nisi vaega o te taviniga mō tino katoa kolā e fai ne Kelisiano?


Of course, once in a while we rub each other the wrong way, but we forgive and forget—and that approach truly works. 	 E tonu, e isi ne taimi e mafai ei o ‵se te suā tino ki te suā tino, kae ko māua e fakamagalo kae fakapuli—kae ne aoga eiloa te auala tenā.


Why do our young people deserve warm praise? 	 Kaia e ‵tau eiloa o fakamālō atu tatou ki ‵tou talavou?


Finally, in the illustration, the owner sent his beloved son and heir. 	 I te fakaotiga o te tala fakatusa, ne uga mai ne te tino i o ia te fatoaga a tena tama fagasele mo tena sui.


“God is for us a refuge and strength, a help that is readily to be found during distresses.”—PS. 46:1. 	 “A te Atua ko te lafiga mo te malosi o tatou, e toka faeloa a ia o fesoasoani ki a tatou i taimi o puapuaga.”—SALAMO 46:1.


Many brothers and sisters have found that one way to accomplish that is to focus part of their family worship on the ministry. 	 Ne iloa ne taina mo tuagane e tokouke i te auala e tasi ke fai a te mea tenā, ko te fakaaoga se vaega o te lotou tapuakiga a kāiga ki mea kolā ka fai i te galuega talai.


5 It is much better, of course, when the fear of God helps one to avoid sinning in the first place. 	 5 E sili atu i te ‵lei māfai e fesoasoani atu a te mataku ki te Atua ke kalo keatea se tino mai te faiga o se agasala i te taimi muamua.


What did Jehovah invite Adam to do, and why? 	 Se a te ‵kamiga ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki a Atamu, kae kaia?


Jesus concluded: “So it goes with the man that lays up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.”—Luke 12:15-21; Proverbs 19:21. 	 Ne fakaoti ne Iesu ana pati penei: “Tela la, ko te tino e uke ana koloa kae fakaaogā eiloa ne ia mo ia ake eiloa, e se maukoloa a ia i mua o te Atua.”—Luka 12:15-21; Faataoto 19:21.


(John 4:7-10) Love moved Jesus to sacrifice his time, energy, and personal comfort in order to help others. 	 (Ioane 4:7-10) Ne fakaosofia a Iesu ne te alofa ke tuku kātoatoa atu ana taimi, malosi, mo fakamafanafanaga totino ko te mea ke fesoasoani atu a ia ki nisi tino.


Still, do we put off pioneering, reasoning that we should first become financially secure? 	 E mata, koi fakatulaga lua eiloa ne tatou te galuega fakapaenia me taumafai tatou ke lava muamua a mea tau tupe?


6 Adam and Eve’s rebellion in Eden permanently severed their precious relationship with their loving Creator, Jehovah. 	 6 A te ‵tekeatuga o Atamu mo Eva i Etena ne fakamasei ei i se auala tumau te lā fesokotakiga mo te lā Māfuaga alofa, ko Ieova.


Zephaniah 3:12, 13 states: “I [Jehovah] shall certainly let remain in the midst of you a people humble and lowly, and they will actually take refuge in the name of Jehovah. 	 E fai mai penei te Sefanaia 3:12, 13: “Ka tuku ne au i te koga tena ko tino fua kola e loto maulalo mo te filemu, kola ka o‵mai ki a au mō se fesoasoani.


“All other things” that God thus brings into a peaceful relationship with him are “the things in the heavens” and “the things upon the earth.” 	 A “mea katoa” kolā e fai ne te Atua ke maua se fesokotakiga filemu mo ia ko mea i te “lagi mo te lalolagi.”


We stand in awe when we see a beautiful landscape, an impressive waterfall, or a spectacular sunset. 	 E malosi te lagonaga tenei māfai ko maina tatou, kae fakatuanaki foki me ko te Atua ne faite ne ia a mea kese‵kese.


(John 16:24) In this way, we demonstrate our reliance on God. 	 (Ioane 16:24) I te auala tenei, e fakaasi atu ei ne tatou a te ‵tou fakalago‵lago ki te Atua.


What he refers to goes beyond that; it is deeper, more motivating. 	 E uke atu, kae e ‵loto atu foki a mea kolā e fakauiga a ia ki ei, kae e sili atu te fakamalosi loto o mea konā.


For one thing, his faith was strengthened by association with Christians in nearby congregations. 	 E tasi mai i ei, ne fakamalosigina tena fakatuanaki ne ana fesokotakiga mo Kelisiano i fakapotopotoga ‵pili atu ki a ia.


(Read Mark 1:40-42.) 	 (Faitau te Maleko 1:40-42.)


Of what promise was the Law covenant a further development? 	 Se a te folafolaga telā ne fakataunu e auala i te feagaiga o te Tulafono?


13-15. (a) How can we overcome racial and cultural differences? (b) Cite examples of the benefits that showing friendliness can bring. 13 Jehovah knows us well, as a good father does his children. 	 13 E iloa ‵lei ne Ieova a tatou, e pelā eiloa mo te tamana alofa telā e iloa ne ia ana tama‵liki.


(1 Cor. 1:1–16:24) 	 (1 Kolinito 1:1–16:24)


Keep adjusting your schedule as needed. 	 Tumau i te fakamafulifuli o tau fakasologa e ‵tusa mo te mea e manakogina.


(Rom. 3:23) Yes, through inheritance from sinful Adam, mankind became subject to the harsh mastery of ‘King Sin.’—Rom. 5:12; 6:12. 	 (Loma 3:23) Ao, e auala i te agasala telā ne togi mai ne Atamu, ne pule atu ei te ‘Tupu ko te Agasala’ ki te kaukāiga o tino i se auala fakasauā.—Loma 5:12; 6:12.


It is true that few children like discipline. 	 E tonu e se fia‵fia sāle a tama‵liki ki polopolokiga.


17 What the Bible says about conscience is helpful when we make such decisions. 	 17 E tāua ‵ki a te mea telā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te loto lagona ki te faiga o fakaikuga.


These forty years Jehovah your God has been with you. You have not lacked a thing.” 	 A ia ne fakatasi atu eiloa ki a koutou i tausaga konei e fasefulu, kae ne aumai eiloa ne ia ki a koutou a mea ne ma‵nako koutou ki ei.”


To answer those questions, let us study the context of Paul’s words and see how Romans chapter 12 shows that refraining from retaliation is the right, the loving, and the modest course to follow. 	 Ke tali aka a fesili konā, ke na sukesuke nei tatou ki te uiga o pati a Paulo kae onoono aka me e fakaasi mai pefea ne te Loma mataupu e 12 me i te ‵kalo keatea mai i te taui ma sui, ko te auala tonu, te auala o te alofa mo te loto maulalo ke tau‵tali ki ei.


In 1918, Jesus, “the messenger of the covenant,” had come to Jehovah’s spiritual temple to inspect and cleanse God’s congregation. 	 I te 1918, ne fanatu a Iesu, ko “taku ave fekau” ki te faletapu faka-te-agaga a Ieova ke iloilo kae ke faka‵ma ne ia te fakapotopotoga a te Atua.


For some, it may be the preaching work. 	 Mō nisi tino, kāti ko te faiga o te galuega talai.


And there is no reward for worry! 	 Kae e seai se taui o te manavase!


Given the increasing brutality against foreigners and against political or ideological dissenters, these virtues are a must for every citizen of our country.” 	 E ‵tau eiloa o maua ne tino katoa o ‵tou atufenua a uiga konei ona ko te fakasaua malosi atu ki tino fakaa‵tea mo tino kolā e ‵kese olotou talitonuga mo manatu fakapolitiki.”


Students may have to deal with peers who try to pressure them to cheat on exams, to view pornography, to smoke, to use drugs, to abuse alcohol, or to engage in sexual misconduct. 	 Kāti e fakafesagai atu a tamaliki a‵koga ki taugasoa kolā e taumafai o fakamalosi latou ke kaisoa a tali i taimi o sukega, ke onoono ki ata ma‵sei, ke ‵pusi, ke fakaaoga a vailakau tapu, ke inu ki meainu ma‵losi, io me fai a amioga fakatauavaga sē ‵lei.


Neither do we. 	 Kae penā foki tatou.


After mentioning many things that appear to have “an appointed time,” Solomon wrote: “I have seen the occupation that God has given to the sons of mankind in which to be occupied. 	 I te otiga ne taku mai ne ia a mea e uke kolā e foliga mai me e isi se “taimi” ne fakatoka ke “‵tupu” ei a mea, ne tusi mai a Solomona: “E iloa ne au a amoga ‵mafa ne tuku mai ne te Atua ki luga i a tatou.


The apostle Paul gave similar counsel regarding forgiveness, as noted above. 	 Ne tuku mai foki ne te apositolo ko Paulo a fakatakitakiga tai ‵pau e uiga ki te alofa fakamagalo, e pelā mo mea e fakaasi mai i luga nei.


He gathered disciples and taught them how to worship God, love humanity, and conquer the world. 	 Ne fakamaopoopo ne ia a soko kae akoako atu latou ki te auala e tapuaki atu ei ki te Atua, ke a‵lofa ki tino, kae fakatakavale te lalolagi.


The area’s rich pastures contributed to this. 	 Ne fai penā ona ko te ola ‵lei o te laukele i konā.


(Luke 23:43; John 5:28, 29) Since it is God’s will to carry out that purpose, who can stop him? 	 (Luka 23:43; Ioane 5:28, 29) Ona ko te loto eiloa o te Atua ke fakataunu te fuafuaga tenā, ko oi la e mafai ne ia o taofi te Atua?


(John 20:31) Its message is indeed of great value to us.—Heb. 4:12. 	 (Ioane 20:31) E tāua ‵ki eiloa tena fekau ki a tatou katoa.—Epelu 4:12.


A Hutu and a Tutsi happily work together 	 E ga‵lue fakatasi mo te fia‵fia a te tino Hutu mo te tino Tutsi


How did people react to Jesus’ generosity? 	 Ne ‵saga atu pefea a tino ki te kaimalie o Iesu?


On Palatine Hill is the palace of Emperor Nero, guarded by Praetorian soldiers with swords concealed under their formal togas.* The centurion Julius marches his prisoners past the Roman Forum and up Viminal Hill. 	 I luga i te mauga o Palatine, e tu i ei te palesi o te emupela ko Nero kae leoleo ne sotia leoleo mo olotou pelu e ‵funa i loto i olotou gatu.* Ne fakasa‵sale atu ne Iulio ana pagota i tafa o te Roman Forum kae olo aka ki luga i te mauga o Viminal.


In what practical ways can we strengthen the hands of our brothers and sisters? 	 Ne a auala aoga e mafai ei ne tatou o fakama‵losi a lima o ‵tou taina mo tuagane?


Jesus responded by relating a parable that described a Samaritan who came across a man, a Jew, who had been assaulted by robbers and stripped of his possessions. 	 Ne tali atu a Iesu mai te fakamatala atu o se tala fakatusa e uiga ki se Samalia telā ne lavea ne ia se tagata, se Iutaia, telā ne ta fakamasei ne tino kaisoa kae puke ne latou ana kope tāua.


How can we be hospitable at our Christian meetings? 	 E mafai pefea o uiga talimalo tatou i ‵tou fakatasiga Kelisiano?


• Why and how does the Devil try to break the integrity of true Christians? 	 • Ne taumafai pefea a te Tiapolo o fakatakavale a te fakamaoni o Kelisiano ‵tonu, kae kaia e fai ei penā?


That quality is part of the fruitage that God’s holy spirit can produce within you. 	 A te uiga tenā se vaega o fuataga o te agaga tapu o te Atua telā e mafai o ati aka i loto i a koe.


What Is Meant by “Resurrection”? 	 Se a te Uiga o te “Toetu”?


(James 1:2, 3) Similarly, Romans 5:3-5 informs us: “Let us exult while in tribulations, since we know that tribulation produces endurance; endurance, in turn, an approved condition; the approved condition, in turn, hope, and the hope does not lead to disappointment.” 	 (Iakopo 1:2, 3) I se auala tai ‵pau, e fakamatala mai te Loma 5:3-5 ki a tatou penei: “Kae sili atu te ‵tou fia‵fia ki puapuagā o tatou, i te mea e iloa ne tatou me ko puapuagā e tupu mai ei te kufaki; ka ko te kufaki e fakatupu ne ia te iloa tonu, ka ko te iloa tonu e fakatupu ne ia te fakamoemoe. Ka ko te fakamoemoe e se fai ne ia ke ‵mate o‵tou loto.”


He does not just go through the motions of worshipping Jehovah. 	 E se fai fua ne ia tena tapuakiga ki a Ieova e pelā me se mea masani.


Today, Satan continues to use “Absaloms” in his attempt to steal the hearts of Jehovah’s servants. 	 Tenā te mea ne faigofie ei o fakaloiloigina latou.


After hearing Elijah’s encouraging words, the woman began baking and first served the prophet some bread. 	 Mai tua o te lagonaga ne ia o pati fakamalosi a Elia, ne kamata o tao ne te fafine a falaoa kae avatu muamua ne ia a nisi falaoa ki te pelofeta, faitalia me e mu‵tana fua ana meakai.


If Jehovah is the true God, go following him; but if Baal is, go following him.” (1 Ki. 18:21) The sons of Israel knew what they ought to do, but they were “limping” with indecision. 	 Kafai te Aliki [Ieova] ko te Atua, tapuaki ki ei; kae kafai te Atua ko Paala, tapuaki atu ki ei.” (1 Tupu 18:21) Ne iloa ne fanau a Isalaelu a te mea e ‵tau o fai ne latou, kae ko sē iloa ne latou o ‘filifili.’


A PERVERSION OF JUSTICE 	 TE KILOKILOGA ‵SE KI TE FAKAMAONI


• How did Jesus keep the issue of God’s sovereignty to the fore? 	 • Ne fakamuamua faeloa pefea ne Iesu te kinauga e uiga ki te pulega sili a te Atua?


We will also be helped to see how we can avoid falling into the trap that ensnared Moses. 	 Ka fesoasoani mai foki ke lavea ne tatou a te auala e mafai o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai te tosina atu ki te malei telā ne maleigina i ei a Mose.


He plants murderous attitudes in the hearts and minds of people. 	 E ‵toki ne ia a uiga tatino i loto mo mafaufau o tino.


(Luke 4:43) Still, we would be mistaken if we thought that Jesus proclaimed the Kingdom message out of mere duty, as if he perfunctorily went through the motions of the preaching work that he had to do. 	 (Luka 4:43) Kae e ‵se te manatu māfai e mafau‵fau tatou me ne folafola atu fua ne Iesu te fekau o te Malo me se mea e ‵tau o fai, e pelā me se galuega e fa‵ki i ei kae e fai fua te galuega talai e aunoa mo te mafaufau ‵mafa ki ei.


Genesis 13:2 says that he was “heavily stocked with herds and silver and gold.” 	 E fai mai te Kenese 13:2 me ne “maumea [a ia] i mamoe, i kouti, i pulumakau, ke oko foki eiloa ki aulo mo siliva.”


(Psalm 59:5-8) Jehovah laughs at the boasting and confusion of the nations in their foolish course against him. 	 (Salamo 59:5-8) E katakata eiloa a Ieova ki te lotou fakamata‵mata mo te lotou ‵numi e uiga ki te lotou aofaga valea o ‵teke atu ki a ia.


Please read on. 	 Ke na faitau ki te suā mataupu.


6. How do we know that Satan has no compassion for young people? 6 Throughout history, Satan has taken sadistic delight in bringing the cruelest of atrocities upon humans. 	 6 Talu mai te kamataga, ne fiafia malosi a Satani ke fakaoko atu ne ia a toe fakasauāga matagā eiloa ki tino.


With the road ahead well-lit, we will be able to discern the consequences—good or bad—of a particular course. 	 Ona ko te maina ‵lei o te auala, ka mafai ei o lavea atu ne tatou a mea e mafai o iku mai—me ‵lei io me ma‵sei—i mea kolā e mafau‵fau tatou ki ei.


Correspondingly, those spirit-begotten Christians are called “certain firstfruits of his creatures.” 	 E penā foki a Kelisiano kolā e fakaeke ki te agaga, e fakaigoa latou ki “fuataga muamua o ana mea ne faite.”


We are told to “carry off [our] portion” and enjoy the fruits of our labors. 	 E fai mai ki a tatou ke “fakafiafia” kae fakaaogā a fua o ‵tou galuega.


What, then, can we conclude? 	 Se a la te mea e ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne tatou?


We should realize, though, that Jehovah does not always answer our prayers in the manner that we may want. 	 Kae e ‵tau o masaua ne tatou me e se tali mai faeloa a Ieova ki ‵tou ‵talo i te auala telā e ma‵nako tatou ki ei.


3 Where Is God? 	 3 Te Tagata Telā ne ‵Fuli ne Ia te Lalolagi


• What legacy can older ones pass on? 	 • Se a te meaalofa e mafai o tuku fakasolo mai ne tino ma‵tua?


“Praise Jah, You People!” 	 ‘Tavae Atu Koutou ki a Ioa!’


13 When religion is mixed with politics, violence can easily erupt. 	 13 Kafai ko palutasi a mea fakalotu mo mea fakapolitiki, e faigofie fua ke ‵sae aka i ei a fakasauaga.


The land they were about to occupy was rife with idolatry. 	 Ne salalau valevale a te ifo ki tupua i te fenua ka olo atu latou ki ei.


13 Life Story—I Have Been Blessed to Work With Spiritual Men 	 13 Tala Tonu—Ne Fakamanuiagina Au ke Ga‵lue Fakatasi mo Tāgata Faka-te-Agaga


5 How does the provision of the ransom sacrifice of God’s Son affect the damaged relationship between God and sinful mankind? 	 5 E pokotia pefea i te fakatokaga o te taulaga togiola a te Tama a te Atua a te fesokotakiga sē ‵lei i te vā o te Atua mo tino agasala?


How did Paul set an outstanding example in preaching with zeal and urgency? 	 Ne tuku mai pefea ne Paulo se fakaakoakoga ‵lei i te talai atu mo te loto finafinau?


Realizing that the magazines dealt with the Bible, he asked the patient if she could obtain the magazines in Chinese. 	 E fesoasoani mai ke ati aka ne tatou a uiga ‵gali kolā ka fakapili‵pili atu ei tatou ki a Ieova mo ‵tou taina mo tuagane faka-te-agaga.


Many who knew his former ways were astonished. 	 Ne ofo malosi a tino e tokouke kolā ne iloa ne latou tena olaga mua.


Indeed, “he committed no sin.” (1 Pet. 2:22) Jesus thus had the potential for fathering a perfect human race. 	 E tonu, “e seai se agasala kai fai ne ia.” (1 Pe. 2:22) Tela la ne mafai o fai a Iesu e pelā me se tamana ‵lei katoatoa o tino.


11 Trials and tribulations will continue as long as we are imperfect and are in this system under Satan’s control. 	 11 Ka tumau eiloa a tofotofoga mo puapuaga i te taimi koi sē ‵lei katoatoa ei tatou kae ‵nofo atu foki i te lalolagi mai lalo i te pulega a Satani.


Hence, we have no reason to live a life of moral uncertainty. 	 Tela la, e seai eiloa se pogai ke ola tatou i se olaga telā e se iloa ne tatou a te mea tonu mai te mea sē tonu.


16 One account involving Jehu shows that God’s righteousness takes priority over peaceableness. 	 16 A te tala e tasi telā ne aofia i ei a Ieu e fakaasi mai i ei me e ‵tau o fakamuamua a te amiotonu o te Atua i te filemu.


“There is no work nor devising nor knowledge nor wisdom in Sheol [the common grave of mankind], the place to which you are going.”—Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10. 	 Kafai e oko koutou ki te lalolagi o tino ‵mate [te tanuga masani o tino], te koga ka olo koutou ki ei, e se toe mafau‵fau koutou, seai se poto e toe ‵sala ne koutou, se toe gasue‵sue foki koutou.”—Failauga 9:5, 10.


(2 Timothy 3:1) That crafty enemy is out “to devour” us. 	 (2 Timoteo 3:1) Ko taumafai malosi nei a te fili tenā “ke kai ne ia” tatou.


(Genesis 21:21; 24:2-4, 58; 38:6; Joshua 15:16, 17) While arranged marriages are still common in some lands and cultures, many today select their own marriage mate. 	 (Kenese 21:21; 24:2-4, 58; 38:6; Iosua 15:16, 17) E tiga eiloa e filifili sāle ne mātua a avaga o olotou tama‵liki i nisi fenua, e tusa loa mo nisi tuu mo aganuu, e filifili aka ne tino e tokouke olotou avaga.


How does Jehovah choose those whom he draws to himself? 	 E filifili aka pefea ne Ieova a latou kolā e fai ne ia ke tosina atu ki a ia?


What refinements in understanding made a revision of the songbook advisable? 	 Ne a ‵fuliga o te malamalama ne fai ei ke aoga a te fakafouga o te tusi pese?


Jews had no dealings with Samaritans. 	 Ne seki fealofani te kau Iutaia mo te kau Samalia.


Jesus concluded his illustration by saying: “In like manner my heavenly Father will also deal with you if you do not forgive each one his brother from your hearts.” 	 Ne fakaoti ne Iesu tena tala fakatusa penei: “Ka penā eiloa a faiga a toku Tamana i te lagi ki a koutou katoa, manafai e se Loto fakamagalo koutou ki otou taina.”


(Genesis 6:21) He would have to assemble and marshal a host of animals into the ark. 	 (Kenese 6:21) Ne ‵tau o fakamaopoopo kae takitaki atu a te lafu manu ki loto i te vaka.


11 The surviving righteous ones will see that God’s prophetic word is true. 	 11 Ka matea atu ne tino amio‵tonu kolā ka ‵sao me e tonu ‵kisi te muna fakapelofeta a te Atua.


This makes us happy and undoubtedly also makes Jehovah’s heart rejoice. 	 E fai ne te mea tenei a tatou ke fia‵fia kae e seai foki se fakalotolotolua me e fiafia foki te loto o Ieova.


In addition, Christian parents know that they are accountable to Jehovah for the way they care for you.—1 Tim. 5:8. 	 E se gata i ei, e iloa ne mātua Kelisiano me ka fakamasino lāua ne Ieova mō te auala e tausi ei ne lāua a koe.—1 Timoteo 5:8.


(Luke 1:3; 3:23-38) While the records Luke consulted were not inspired, his resulting Gospel certainly was. 	 (Luka 1:3; 3:23-38) E tiga eiloa e seki fakaosofia a tusi kolā ne iloilo ne Luka, ne fakaosofia eiloa te Evagelia telā ne tusi ne ia.


(Eph. 6:17) And after becoming one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, the sister in central Europe married a brother from an ethnic group she formerly hated. 	 (Efe. 6:17) Kae mai tua o te faiga mo Molimau a Ieova, ne avaga eiloa te tuagane tenei mai Eulopa ki te kogāloto mo se taina mai se itukāiga telā ne takalialia muamua ki ei tou fafine.


We want to be like him. 	 E ma‵nako tatou ke fai pelā mo ia.


I accepted his visits just to show him that a God who was interested in people did not exist. 	 Ne talia ne au tena āsiga ko te mea ke fakaasi atu fua ne au me e seai se Atua telā e fia saga mai ki tino.


Though learning the language was a struggle for Tiffany, her life has been enriched. 	 E tiga eiloa ne faigata a te tauloto ki te ‵gana ki a Tiffany, ne fakamanuiagina eiloa tena olaga.


(Acts 5:17-41) They were happy, not for the flogging and the physical pain that ensued, but for the understanding that this had taken place because they kept their integrity to Jehovah and followed in Jesus’ footsteps.—Acts 16:25; 2 Corinthians 12:10; 1 Peter 4:13. 	 (Galuega 5:17-41) Ne fia‵fia eiloa latou, e se ki te ‵kiniga mo te logo‵mae o te foitino telā ne iku mai i ei, kae ko te iloa ‵lei ne latou me ne ‵tupu a mea konā ona ko te lotou tumau i te fakamaoni ki a Ieova kae tau‵tali atu i kalafaga o Iesu.—Galuega 16:25; 2 Kolinito 12:10; 1 Petelu 4:13.


Says one Christian: “For me, it’s like standing on soft ground. 	 Ne fai mai se Kelisiano: “E fai a te mea tenā e pelā me tu atu au i se kogā laukele telā e ‵goto ki lalo.


5 As he carried out his purpose for the earth, Jehovah dealt in a special way with Abraham. 	 5 Ne tu ‵kese a faifaiga a Ieova ki a Apelaamo, i te fakataunuga o tena fuafuaga mō te lalolagi nei.


15, 16. (a) What sacrifices have many made to put God’s service first in their life? (b) Why should we not regret any sacrifice we have made in putting Kingdom pursuits first? 	 15, 16. (a) Ne a filifiliga ko oti ne fai ne tino e tokouke ke fakamuamua te taviniga ki te Atua i olotou olaga? (e) Kaia e se ‵tau ei o sala‵mo tatou i so se filifiliga ne fai ne tatou ke fakamuamua a mea o te Malo i ‵tou olaga?


10 One reason that many young people in the world are unrestrained and live for fleshly pleasures is that they have no “vision”—no divine guidance or sure hope for the future. 	 10 A te pogai e tasi e se fakaeteete ei a talavou e tokouke, kae ola mō fakafiafiaga faka-te-foitino ona ko te ‘seai o se lotou fakavae’—e seai se takitakiga mai te Atua io me se lotou fakamoemoega mautinoa mō aso mai mua.


For example, have you tried witnessing to people on the street or at their places of employment? 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e mata, ko oti ne taumafai koe o talai atu ki tino i tafa o auala io me i koga e ga‵lue latou i ei?


Any who begrudge God their worship cannot be pleasing to him; nor does he accept the devotion of those whose true intent is only to please other humans. 	 So se tino telā e muimui i te lotou tapuaki atu ki te Atua e se mafai o fakafiafia ne ia a te Atua; io me e se talia foki ne ia a te tapuakiga a tino kolā e fakavae fua olotou manakoga ‵tonu ki te fakafiafia atu ki nisi tino.


For example, if you are a single Christian of marriageable age, are you completely resolved to avoid forming any romantic attachment to someone who is not a baptized Christian? 	 E pelā mo tou fai mo fai se Kelisiano taka telā ko mafai o avaga, e mata, ko oti ne fakaiku katoatoa aka ne koe ke ‵teke atu ki te fai fāmau mo se tino telā e se se Kelisiano papatiso?


In what special way did Jehovah reveal himself to Moses, and why is this significant? 	 Se a te auala fakapito ne fakaasi atu ei ne Ieova a ia eiloa ki a Mose, kae kaia e tāua i ei?


Throughout the beautiful story told in the Song of Solomon, the Shulammite remained chaste, thus earning the respect of those around her. 	 I te tala gali kātoa telā e fakaasi mai i te Pese a Solomona, ne tu mautakitaki te tamāfine Sulami i ana amioga ‵mā, kae ne āva malosi ei a tino ki a ia.


• Why must a person accept the ransom in approaching Jehovah? 	 8, 9. (a) Kaia e ‵tau ei o olo atu tatou katoa ki a Iesu? (e) Se a te mea fakaofoofogia e uiga ki te fakatokaga o te togiola?


Enjoy a Compassionate Atmosphere 	 Ke Maua te Fiafia i Fesokotakiga A‵lofa Atafai


NAOMI BECOMES “FULL” 	 KO “MAUMEA” A NAOMI


What example from the Mosaic Law illustrates Jehovah’s feelings toward his people? 	 Se a te fakaakoakoga mai te Tulafono a Mose telā e fakamatala mai i ei a lagonaga o Ieova ki luga i ana tino?


He searches them through and comes to know them as individuals. 	 E sukesuke ne ia latou kae fai ke iloa ne ia a tino taki tokotasi.


In affluent lands, parents may see the sons and daughters of their friends and relatives move ahead in professional careers and enjoy seemingly successful lives. 	 I fenua mau‵mea, kāti e lavea atu ne mātua a tama‵liki a olotou taugasoa mo kāiga e gasolo atu ki mua i olotou galuega kae e maua foki ne latou se olaga telā e foliga mai me e manuia latou i ei.


(Acts 3:6) Always grateful to receive the gifts that the congregations sent him, Paul conscientiously avoided imposing “an expensive burden” on his brothers.—1 Thessalonians 2:9; Philippians 4:15-18. 	 (Galuega 3:6) Ne fiafia faeloa a Paulo o talia a meaalofa kolā ne tuku atu ne fakapotopotoga, kae ne taumafai malosi a ia ke se faimālō atu io me e “fakalavelave” atu foki ki ana taina i mea tau sene.—1 Tesalonia 2:9; Filipi 4:15-18.


He will rule as a shepherd “in the strength of Jehovah.” 	 Ka pule a ia e pelā me se tausi mamoe i te “malosi mo te ‵malu o te Aliki te Atua.”


Other more complex procedures involving one’s blood may also be recommended. 	 Kāti ka fai mai foki ke fai aka a nisi togafiti ki te toto o se tino kae e fui maina tatou i ei.


(Heb. 12:16) That warning still applies to Christians. 	 (Epe. 12:16) Koi aoga eiloa te faka‵pulaga tenā ki Kelisiano.


(Psalm 103:2, 6, 7) Perhaps David was thinking of the defrauding of the Israelites by the Egyptians in the days of Moses. 	 (Salamo 103:2, 6, 7) Kāti ne mafaufau a Tavita ki te taimi ne kaisoagina ei te kau Isalaelu ne te kau Aikupito i aso o Mose.


Yet, their prayers show that they were not concerned about just themselves and getting relief from their problems. 	 Kae e fakaasi mai i olotou ‵talo me ne seki manava‵se fua latou ki a latou eiloa kae ne ‵sala atu latou ki se fakamafanafanaga mai i olotou fakalavelave.


The Bible has survived. 	 Ne sao mai te Tusi Tapu.


The sword of the spirit can conquer corruption. 	 E mafai o manumalo te pelu o te agaga i faifaiga sē fakamaoni.


Serving at world headquarters and helping prepare literature shipments to Asia, Europe, and South America made me more aware of our international brotherhood. 	 A te galue i te laumua o fesoasoani ki te fakatokaga o tusi ke ave ki Asia, Eulopa, mo Amelika ki Saute ne fai i ei ke iloa malosi ne au a ‵tou kautaina i te lalolagi kātoa.


12 The authorities made good on that threat. 	 12 Ne iku manuia eiloa a a takitaki pule i i te fakamatakutakuga tenā.


In this way, Jesus was merciful and forgiving, just as Jehovah is merciful and forgiving. 	 Ne fakaasi atu ei i te auala tenei me ne alofa kae loto fakamagalo a Iesu, e pelā eiloa mo Ieova e alofa kae loto fakamagalo.


◆ Phoenician woman: Matthew 15:22-28. 	 ❖ Te Fafine Kanana: Mataio 15:22-28.


(Jewish Antiquities, XX, 200) Yes, a Pharisee, a member of the sect many of whose adherents were avowed enemies of Jesus, acknowledged the existence of “James, the brother of Jesus.” 	 (Jewish Antiquities, XX, 200) E tonu, ne fakamaoni ‵tonu mai ne se Falesaio telā se vaega foki o te potukau kolā ne ‵teke tonu atu ki a Iesu me ne ola eiloa a “Iakopo, te taina o Iesu.”


2 Paul knew what murmuring can lead to. 	 2 Ne iloa ne Paulo a mea e mafai o iku atu ki ei te muimui.


Now ask yourself, ‘How is it that even many children spontaneously show that they have a sense of fairness?’ 	 Nei la, fesili atu ki a koe, ‘E fakaasi fakavave mai pefea ne tama‵liki e tokouke me e isi ne olotou lagonaga e uiga ki te fai meatonu?’


Eventually, the drinker may “lie awake asking, ‘When will morning come, so I can drink some more?’” 	 Fakamuli loa e mafai ne te tino inu kava o “moe alaala eiloa” kae fesili ifo, penei, ‘E oko mai mafea te taeao ke toe inu au?’”


Family members, even those who live far away, may make a special effort to come together for this occasion. 	 E taumafai malosi a kāiga, ke oko ki a latou kolā e ‵nofo i koga ‵mao, ke ‵kau fakatasi latou i te faigāmea fakapito tenei.


They are welcome to benefit from Jehovah’s forgiveness and mercy by exercising faith in God and in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. 	 E talia eiloa latou ke maua a mea aoga mai te loto fakamagalo mo te alofa fakamagalo o Ieova mai te fakatuanaki ki te Atua mo te taulaga a Iesu Keliso.


Pharaoh even decrees death for all Israelite male infants. 	 Ne fakatonu atu foki a Falao ke tamate a pepe tā‵gata katoa kolā e fa‵nau mai i kāiga Isalaelu.


He believed that not just a select few but people in general needed to consider “every utterance coming forth through Jehovah’s mouth.” 	 Ne seki talitonu a ia me ko nāi tino fua e ‵tau o fakalogo‵logo ki “muna katoa kola e ‵to mai i te gutu o te Atua” kae ko tino katoa.


(Exodus 3:14) Rotherham’s translation renders it: “I Will Become whatsoever I please.” 	 (Esoto 3:14, NW) E penei te ‵fuliga a Rotherham: “Ka fai Au mo fai so se mea e loto au ki ei.”


After going through those regions and giving many words of encouragement to the ones there, he arrived in Greece.” 	 Ne fanatu a ia ki nisi fenua i konā kae fakamalosi atu a taina i ei, fano ei a ia ki Eleni.”


CHALLENGE 2: YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR FORMER SPOUSE. 	 TULAGA FAIGATA I TE 2: TOU FESOKOTAKIGA MO TAU AVAGA MUA


The apostle Paul cites all three of these sins along with other disfellowshipping offenses when he writes: “The works of the flesh are manifest, and they are fornication, uncleanness, loose conduct . . . 	 E fakaasi mai ne te apositolo ko Paulo a agasala e tolu konei i tafa o nisi agasala kolā e mafai o fakatea i ei se tino i ana pati konei: “E maina ‵lei a galuega o te foitino, te finalalolagi, amioga lai‵lai, amioga sōnafai . . .


The truth is that Jehovah loves and values his worshippers as individuals.—Matt. 10:29-31. 	 A Ieova e alofa kae fakatāua ne ia ana tino tapuaki taki tokotasi.—Mataio 10:29-31.


She relates: “Knowing that the time left is reduced and that all sorts of people need to hear the Kingdom message, I wanted to serve where there is a greater need for preachers.” 	 Ana muna: “Mai te iloa o te toetoe o te taimi koi ‵toe kae ‵tau o lagona ne tino katoa a te fekau o te Malo, ne manako ei au o galue i se koga telā e manakogina malosi i ei a tino talai.”


Should archaeology be the basis for one’s belief in Jesus Christ? 	 E mata, e ‵tau o fakalagolago atu a te tali‵tonu o tino ki a Iesu ki fakamaoniga konei?


Sadly, however, on July 22, 2011, Bano was one of the 77 victims whose lives were cut short by an extremist, who boasted: “I wish to apologize . . . that I wasn’t able to execute more.” 	 I a Iulai 22, 2011, ne tupu se mea fakafanoanoa me ne aofia a Bano i te toko 77 tino kolā ne tamate ne se tino takafiatoa, telā ne fai mai mo te fakamatamata: “E fiafia au o fakatoese atu . . . me ne seki mafai ne au o tamate a tino e tokouke atu.”


• A fornicator might be encroaching on whose rights? 	 Kaia e lotomalie ei koe ki pati a te apositolo ko Ioane i te 1 Ioane 5:3?


• Who are “the things on the earth,” and what hope is involved? 	 • Ne a “mea i te lalolagi,” kae se a te lotou fakamoemoega?


Properly cultivated, they are of great benefit. 	 Kafai e fakatoka faka‵lei, e mafai o lasi ‵ki te lotou aogā.


Jerusalem under siege is likened to a widemouthed cooking pot. 	 E ‵pau eiloa a Ielusalema i te taimi ne nikoi ei ne kautau ki te lauefa o te gutu o te ulo ‵tunu meakai telā e seai sena ‵pono.


(Read 1 Corinthians 7:1-5.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Kolinito 7:1-5.)


This is all the more reason for us to pay attention to daily Bible study, as we want to flush out selfish, fleshly thoughts from our mind.—2 Corinthians 10:5. 	 Tenei eiloa te pogai tāua e ‵tau ei o ‵saga tonu atu tatou o suke‵suke ki te Tusi Tapu i aso katoa me e ma‵nako tatou o fakagata atu a mafaufauga kaiū faka-te-foitino.—2 Kolinito 10:5.


Christian Elders—‘Fellow Workers for Our Joy,’ 1/15 	 Toeaina Kelisiano—‘ne Tino e Ga‵lue mō te ‵Tou Fia‵fia,’ 1/15


However, Israelite parents were urged to speak with their children when they were in their house, when they walked on the road, when they lay down, and when they got up. 	 Kae ne fakamalosi atu ki mātua Isalaelu ke akoako olotou tama‵liki i taimi e ‵nofo atu latou i te fale, e sa‵sale i te auala, e ma‵nava io me i taimi e ala ei latou.


More than 60 million soldiers from five continents engaged in savage conflict. 	 E silia atu i te toko 60 miliona a sotia mai konitineta e lima ne aofia i te taua fakamataku tenā.


(Col. 3:5) The word “deaden” stresses the strong measures that must be taken to fight against immoral fleshly desires. 	 (Kolose 3:5) A te pati “fakagata” e faka‵mafa mai i ei a taumafaiga e uke kolā e manakogina ke taua atu ki manakoga ma‵sei i te feitu faka-te-foitino.


18 That cannot mean that Abraham was sinless while serving Jehovah over the decades. 	 18 E se fakauiga a te mea tenā me ne seki agasala eiloa a Apelaamo e tiga eiloa ne tavini atu a ia ki a Ieova mo se fia sefulu tausaga.


It can make us crave inappropriate expressions of recognition. 	 E mafai o fakamalosi aka ne te vaegā uiga tenei ke maua ne tatou a tavaega kolā e se ‵tau o maua ne tatou.


BUSY WITH FAMILY AND MINISTRY 	 NE FAKALAVELAVE I TE KĀIGA MO TE GALUEGA TALAI


When wisdom is lacking, what might happen? 	 Kafai e se lava te poto e maua, se a te mea e mafai o tupu?


As the man Jesus Christ, he therefore told the Jews: “Abraham your father rejoiced greatly in the prospect of seeing my day.” 	 Tela la, ne fai atu a ia penei e pelā me ko te tagata ko Iesu Keliso ki te kau Iutaia: “Ne fiafia foki te otou tamana ko Apelaamo o kilo ki toku aso.”


15 Our zeal in heeding God’s warnings can help us to develop a hatred for what is bad. 	 15 E fesoasoani mai te ‵tou faka‵logo mo te loto kātoa ki polopolokiga a te Atua ke fakamalosi aka ei i a tatou a te takalialia ki mea ma‵sei.


After his baptism, he said: “The only regret I have is that I lost so much time before I realized that serving Jehovah brings far more happiness than pursuing the entertainment offered by this world.” 	 Mai tua o tena papatisoga, ne fai mai a ia: “A te mea e tasi ne salamo au i ei me ne uke ‵ki a taimi ne māumāu kae fatoa iloa ne au me i te tavini atu ki a Ieova e aumai i ei a te fiafia telā e sili atu i lō te kausaki atu ki fakafiafiaga kolā e ofo mai ne te lalolagi tenei.”


It extends to the point of being willing to maintain our integrity and even to lose our life for the sake of Christ. 	 E fai ei tatou ke loto fia‵fia o tumau i te ‵tou fakamaoni kae ke oko foki eiloa ki te ‵mate o tatou mō te Keliso.


Remember David and his sin of adultery with Bath-sheba. 	 Ne iku atu i ei ki te mate o te lā tamaliki telā ne fakafua mai i tena mulilua, mo te mate o te avaga o Patisepa.


As the foregoing definitions show, “loose conduct” involves two elements: (1) The conduct itself is a serious violation of God’s laws, and (2) the attitude of the wrongdoer is disrespectful, insolent. 	 E pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te fakamatalaga tenā, e aofia i “amioga sōnafai” a vaega e lua: (1) E soli ne amioga konei a tulafono a te Atua i se auala matagā, a ko te (2) e fakaasi mai ne te tino amio masei tenā a te sē āva mo te loto ‵fika.


But Bible training motivates people to help others whenever possible. 	 Kae e fakamalosi aka ne akoakoga mai te Tusi Tapu a tino ke fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino māfai e mafai.


What must a young person decide about the future, but why is there no need to be overly anxious? 	 Ne a fakaikuga e ‵tau o fai ne se talavou ki aso mai mua, kae kaia e se ‵tau ei manavase malosi?


16 Samaria was the capital city of the ten-tribe kingdom of Israel. 	 16 A Samalia ko te laumua o te malo o matakāiga e sefulu o Isalaelu.


That was not always the case. 	 E se tenā te mea e fai sāle.


“If a person speaks words without thinking,” says a Bible proverb, “then those words can hurt like a sword. 	 “Kafai te tino e faipati e aunoa mo te mafaufau,” ko pati i se faataoto i te Tusi Tapu, “e mafai o faka‵mae atu a pati konā e pelā me se pelu.


The many contradictory explanations may lead the skeptic to see the whole matter as a futile debate about the unknown. 	 E mafai o fai a fakamatalaga kese‵kese e uiga ki ei mo fai se kinauga sē aogā ki tino fakalotolotolua e uiga ki mea kolā e sē mautinoa.


How may we cultivate “the same mental attitude that Christ Jesus had,” and what will this equip us to do? 	 E mafai pefea ne tatou o fakamalosi aka “te olaga lototasi, e pela eiloa mo te loto o Keliso Iesu,” kae ne a mea ka toka tatou i ei o fai?


This is shown by the case of Jean, a man from Benin. 	 E fakaasi mai te ‵tonu o te mea tenei i te tala o Jean, se tagata mai Benin.


This is a healing remedy against “the desire of the flesh and the desire of the eyes and the showy display of one’s means of life.”—1 John 2:15-17. 	 E fai a te mea tenei e pelā me se vailakau ke faka‵lei aka ei a “manakoga agasala, ko mea e matea ne tino kae ma‵nako ki ei, mo mea katoa i te lalolagi nei kolā e fakamata‵mata ki ei a tino.”—1 Ioane 2:15-17.


We set our hearts to the work with the assurance that Jehovah will enhance our qualifications as he did for Moses, Bezalel, and Joshua. 	 E ga‵lue malosi tatou mo te loto talitonu me ka fesoasoani mai a Ieova e pelā eiloa mo tena mea ne fai ki a Mose, Pesaleli mo Iosua.


(Genesis 6:5) That situation still prevailed in the time of Jesus. 	 (Kenese 6:5) Ne lauiloa foki a te tulaga tenā i taimi o Iesu.


All the days of my compulsory service I shall wait, until my relief comes. You will call, and I myself shall answer you. 	 Ka ko au ka fakatalitali ki te taimi ‵lei, ka faka‵tali au ke oti atu a taimi o fakalavelave konei.


(2 Cor. 7:10, 11) Moreover, true repentance moves a sinner to “turn around,” abandoning his wrong course and pursuing a course that is pleasing to God. 	 (2 Koli. 7:10, 11) E se gata i ei, a te salamō tonu e fai ei ke “‵fuli mai” a te tino agasala, tiakina ana mea ‵se ne fai kae kausaki atu i te auala telā e fakafiafia atu ki te Atua.


8 Without question, the six nations addressed early in the prophecy of Amos deserved adverse divine judgment. 	 8 E aunoa mo te fakalotolotolua ne ‵tau eiloa o fakasala a fenua e ono kolā ne ‵sae muamua mai i te valoaga a Amosa.


For example, in reply to the question about being a virgin, you might simply say, “Yes I am,” or, “That’s really a personal matter.” 	 E pelā me se mea e tasi, mai te tali atu ki te fesili e uiga ki tou seki ‵moe mo se tino, e mafai fua o fai atu koe, “Ao, au e seki ‵moe aka eiloa mo se tino,” io me “A te mea tenā se mea totino eiloa a aku.”


11 The words of Psalm 2 strengthen our faith that God can meet any challenge. 	 11 E fakamalosi mai ki te ‵tou fakatuanaki a pati i te Salamo 2 me e mafai o agai ne te Atua so se fakalavelave.


Here is scriptural warrant for house to house evangelism as well as that carried on in public meetings.” 	 Tenei eiloa te fakamaoniga mai te Tusi Tapu mō te faiga o te galuega talai mai fale ki fale, penā foki loa mo mea e fai i fakatasiga.”


Soon others come to Bethlehem where Mary and Joseph are. 	 E seki leva kae olo atu a nisi tino ki Petelema i te koga ne ‵nofo atu ei a Malia mo Iosefa.


For a detailed discussion of these illustrations, see The Watchtower, July 15, 2008, pages 12-21. 	 Mō fakamatalaga likiliki e uiga ki tala fakatusa konei, ke onoono ki The Watchtower, i a Iulai 15, 2008, te itulau e 12-21.


16 Do not underestimate the value of your prayers with and for a bereaved fellow Christian. 	 16 Ke mo a e manatu māmā ki te tāua o au ‵talo kolā e fai atu io me fai mō taina Kelisiano kolā ne ‵mate olotou tino pele.


Nevertheless, we may well be in a position to take this message to people from all parts of the earth who live in our territory. 	 E tiga te feitu tenā, kāti e mafai o avatu ne tatou te fekau tenei ki tino mai vaega katoa o te lalolagi kolā e ‵nofo i ‵tou koga talai.


Moreover, the spirit of this world is intensely competitive. 	 E sili atu i ei, ko lasi eiloa te uiga fakatau‵fai i te agaga o te lalolagi tenei.


Already the reaper is receiving wages and gathering fruit for everlasting life, so that the sower and the reaper may rejoice together.” 	 A ia tela e kati saito e maua ne ia tona ‵togi, kae fakaputu foki ne ia ana fuagalakau mo te ola se gata mai, ko te mea la tena ka fiafia fakatasi ei te tino toki saito mo te tino kati saito.”


Notice that the Ancient of Days “sat down.” 	 Onoono me i a ia telā e ola ki te se gata mai “e sagasaga.”


How did Solomon lose his good standing with Jehovah? 	 Ne galo atu pefea i a Solomona a tena tulaga ‵lei i mua o Ieova?


“Nearly two thirds of the services provided by nature to humankind are found to be in decline worldwide.”—Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. 	 “Toeitiiti kae kātoa te lua-vae-tolu o mea aogā e maua ne tino mai te fakatokaga o te paneta ko gasolo eiloa o ‵galo atu i te lalolagi kātoa.”—Millennium Ecosystem Assessment.


Concerning that coming judgment, the apostle Paul wrote that the Lord Jesus, accompanied by “his powerful angels,” will bring “vengeance upon those who do not know God and those who do not obey the good news about our Lord Jesus.” (2 Thess. 1:7, 8) Notice that people will be judged on the basis of their response to the good news. 	 E uiga ki te fakamasinoga telā ko pili mai, ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Paulo me i te Aliki ko Iesu, fakatasi mo “ana agelu” ‵mana, ka fakaoko atu ne latou te fakasalaga ki a “latou kolā e se iloa ne latou a te Atua, mo latou foki kolā e se faka‵logo ki te Tala ‵Lei e uiga ki te ‵tou Aliki ko Iesu.” (2 Tesalonia 1:7, 8) Ke masaua la, me ka fakamasino a tino e ‵tusa mo te auala e ‵saga atu ei latou ki te tala ‵lei.


In doing so, these world leaders mocked Almighty God himself, for anointed Kingdom ambassadors represent “heavenly Jerusalem”—the Messianic Kingdom—of which they are a part.—Heb. 12:22, 28. 	 I te faiga penā, e fakaitaita atu a takitaki o te lalolagi konei ki te Atua Malosi Katoatoa, me i sui fakaekegina o te Malo e sui atu ne latou a te “Ielusalema faka-te-lagi”—te Malo faka-Mesia—telā e aofia latou i ei.—Epe. 12:22, 28.


What divine acts drew Joshua close to Jehovah? 	 Ne a galuega a te Atua ne fai ei ke fakapilipili atu a Iosua ki a Ieova?


19 Each of us needs to probe his own heart and ask: ‘Will I pay only lip service to cultivating Christ’s view of greatness, or will I work diligently to put it into practice?’ 	 19 E ‵tau eiloa mo tatou takitokotasi o iloilo ‵tou loto kae fesili ifo penei: ‘E mata, e faipati fua au ki te kilokiloga a Keliso e uiga ki te mauaga o te tulaga takutakua, io me ka taumafai malosi eiloa au ke fakagalue aka te vaega tenā o te takutakua?’


Jehovah does not take that promise lightly, and it should not be taken lightly by anyone who has made it. 	 E se manatu māmā a Ieova ki te tautoga tenā, kae e se ‵tau foki o manatu māmā ki ei so se tino telā ne fai ne ia.


8. (a) What may have happened to some Christians as time elapsed after Jesus’ death? (b) How were Jesus’ prophetic words about Jerusalem fulfilled? 	 8. (a) Ne a mea kāti ne ‵tupu ki nisi Kelisiano i te ‵tekaatuga o tausaga mai tua ifo o te mate o Iesu? (e) Ne fakataunu mai pefea a pati fakavaloaga a Iesu e uiga ki Ielusalema?


What wonderful blessings! 	 Ko tafaga te ‵gali o fakamanuiaga konā!


This period of affliction began in 1913 B.C.E. when Abraham’s son Isaac was weaned at about 5 years of age and his 19-year-old half brother, Ishmael, was “poking fun” at him. 	 Ne kamata te vaitaimi tenā i te 1913 T.L.M. i te taimi ne kamata ei o fagai a te tamaliki a Apelaamo ko Isaako kāti i te 5 o ana tausaga kae ne “fakatauemu” atu ki ei a tena āfa taina ko Isamaeli telā ko 19 ana tausaga.


Do we need to turn to “the mire” of this world to see if we have missed out on something? (2 Peter 2:20-22) Peter reminded Christians of the first century who had formerly been a part of Satan’s world: “The time that has passed by is sufficient for you to have worked out the will of the nations when you proceeded in deeds of loose conduct, lusts, excesses with wine, revelries, drinking matches, and illegal idolatries.” 	 E mata, e ‵tau o ‵fuli atu tatou ki “malosi ‵mate” o te lalolagi tenei ke lavea atu me e isi ne mea ne ‵galo i a tatou? (2 Petelu 2:20-22) Ne fakamasaua atu penei a Petelu ki Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua kolā ne fai muamua mo fai ne vaega o te lalolagi a Satani: “Me ne lasi eiloa te otou taimi ne maumau i aso ko teka, i te faiga o amioga a tino pouliuli. Ne maumau otou olaga i te fai o mea masei konei: ko te manako lasi, te inu kava, fiafiaga o te kona, inuga kava, mo te tapuaki ki tupua masei kola e se ‵tau o tapuaki ki ei a tino.”


“When Are We Going to Have Another Assembly?” 	 “Ka Toe Fai Māfea te Fono a Tatou?”


(Read 2 Corinthians 5:14, 15.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Kolinito 5:14, 15.)


A good sculptor plans ahead for what he is trying to shape. 	 A te tino apo i te fai meataulima e fai muamua ana palani e uiga ki tena mea telā e faite.


Others find satisfaction in caring for family or friends. 	 E maua ne nisi tino a te lotomalie i te tausi atu ki kāiga io me ko taugasoa.


(Phil. 3:20) They were citizens, not of a mere human empire, but of God’s Kingdom. 	 (Filipi 3:20) A latou ne tino tonu, e se i se malo o tāgata, kae i te Malo eiloa o te Atua.


Why is there a need for older ones to train younger ones? 	 Kaia e manakogina ei ko tino ma‵tua ke akoako ne latou a talavou?


Then the end will come.—Compare Matthew 10:23. 	 Tenā ka oko mai ei te gataga.—Fakatusa ki te Mataio 10:23.


• What might we do if many in our territory seem apathetic? 	 • Ne a mea kāti e mafai ne tatou o fai māfai e se fia ‵saga mai a tino e tokouke i ‵tou koga talai?


And I will become their God, and they themselves will become my people. . . . 	 Ka fai au mo Atua o latou, ka ko latou ka fai mo oku tino. . . .


(Matthew 24:14) Abraham repeatedly pleaded with God regarding possible righteous ones in Sodom. 	 (Mataio 24:14) Ne fakamolemole atu faeloa a Apelaamo ki te Atua e uiga ki tino kolā e mafai o fai pelā me ne tino fakamaoni i Sotoma.


The holy book of Islam, the Koran, devotes a whole chapter to the resurrection. 	 E maua i tusi tapu o te kau Musilimu, ko te Kulani, se mataupu kātoa e uiga ki te toetuga.


In 539 B.C.E., the Medes and Persians under Cyrus conquered Babylon. 	 I te 539 T.L.M., ne fakatakavale ei ne tino Metai mo Pelesia a Papelonia mai lalo i a Kulesa.


The owner needed more workers, however, and returned to the marketplace throughout the day to hire more and more men, offering a fair wage even to those whom he hired at the end of the afternoon. 	 Kae ne manako te matai ki tino ga‵lue e tai tokouke atu, toe foki atu ei ki te maketi i te aso kātoa o ‵sala a tagata e tai tokouke, kae ofo atu ne ia te lotou ‵togi telā e ‵pau eiloa mo te ‵togi o latou kolā ne ‵sala ne ia i te fakatutonu.


(Proverbs 24:10) Yet, the Bible encourages us: “Let us not give up in doing what is fine, for in due season we shall reap if we do not tire out.”—Galatians 6:9. 	 (Faataoto 24:10) Kae e fakamalosi mai penei te Tusi Tapu: “Tela la, ko se ‵fiu tatou i te fai o mea ‵lei; me kafai e tumau eiloa tatou i ei, e oko mai te taimi tonu tela e tau ei ne tatou a fuataga.”—Kalatia 6:9, i ā matou a mataimanu ‵kese.


Many decisive battles were fought near that location. 	 E uke a taua ne fai i tafa o te kogā koga tenā.


Likewise, a spiritual readjustment may be painful. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, kāti ka logo‵mae foki se tino i fakatonutonuga faka-te-agaga kolā e fai atu ki a ia.


What are they going to say to her? 	 Ne a olotou pati ka fai atu ki a ia?


What of the thousands of self-sacrificing missionaries who have “left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands” to fulfill the Christian commission in foreign fields? 	 E a te fia afe o misionale kolā ne fia fai taulaga kae ‘ne tiakina olotou fale, taina, tuagane, tamana mo matua, fanau, mo manafa’ ke fakataunu olotou tofiga i fenua ‵mao?


However, even when the death of a loved one is expected, as might be the case after his or her long illness, grief can still be very intense. 	 Kae kafai foki ko iloa atu me ka mate se tino pele, e pelā mo te mea e masani tatou ki ei ona ko te leva o tena masaki, koi mafai eiloa o loto māfatia malosi se tino.


(Matt. 24:21) Will we prove to be obedient to whatever future urgent direction we may receive from “the faithful steward”? 	 (Mataio 24:21) E mata, ka fakamaoni eiloa tatou o faka‵logo ki so se takitakiga fai fakavave e maua ne tatou mai “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto” i aso mai mua nei?


She definitely would want to be settled in her heart, having a clean conscience.—1 Timothy 1:19. 	 Kae e ‵tau eiloa o loto malie a ia ki ei kae ‵lei foki tena loto lagona.—1 Timoteo 1:19.


Did You Know? 	 E ILOA NE KOE?


Our resulting need for larger branch facilities was met in 1988. 	 Ne talia foki ei te motou manakoga ke tai fakalasi aka te ofisa lagolago i te 1988.


Over the centuries, loyal servants of God have exercised faith in Jehovah’s promise about a Seed who would destroy Satan and undo the harm he did. 	 I te fia o senitenali ko ‵teka, ne tali‵tonu eiloa a tavini fakamaoni a te Atua ki te folafolaga a Ieova e uiga ki se Fanau telā ka fakaseai ne ia a Satani mo mea ma‵sei kolā ne fai ne ia.


With the click of a mouse, they can tap into sources of information available only on the Internet. 	 E faigofie ki a latou ke maua a fakamatalaga konā i luga i te itaneti.


What were some sources of contributions in times past? 	 Ne maua mai i fea a meaalofa a tino i aso mua?


Thus, the apostle Paul wrote: “It seems to me that God has put us the apostles last on exhibition as men appointed to death, because we [the apostles] have become a theatrical spectacle to the world, and to angels, and to men.” (1 Corinthians 4:9) Similarly, our perseverance as Kingdom proclaimers despite persecution brings us to the world’s attention and is of importance to the angels. 	 Tela la, ne tusi mai penei a te apositolo ko Paulo: “I toku manatu me i te Atua ne fai ne ia matou ko toe apositolo se taulia eiloa, e pela me ne tino ko tuku atu ke tamate i mua o tino, ke fai mo kilokiloga a te lalolagi o agelu mo tino.” (1 Kolinito 4:9) E penā foki te tumau o tatou e pelā me ne tino folafola o te Malo faitalia a fakasauāga, e fai ei ke ‵saga mai a tino o te lalolagi kae e tāua ‵ki foki te galuega tenā i te kilokiloga a agelu.


19 Remember, our eyes feed our mind and our mind feeds our heart. 	 19 Masaua me e tuku atu ne ‵tou mata a mea ki ‵tou mafaufau kae ko ‵tou mafaufau ki ‵tou loto.


Moreover, that great act is a guarantee that the resurrection of others is possible. 	 E se gata i ei, a te faifaiga sili tenā se fakamaoniga me e mafai o toe‵tu mai a nisi tino.


(Isaiah 45:18) Jesus himself indicated that some people will survive the end. 	 (Isaia 45:18) Ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu me ka isi ne tino ka ‵sao i te gataga.


And they went calling Barnabas Zeus, but Paul Hermes, since he was the one taking the lead in speaking.” 	 Ne fakaigoa ne latou a Panapa ko Seu, ka ko Paulo ko Heleme, me i a Paulo ko ia ko te failauga sili.”


(John 5:28) The resurrections that Jesus himself performed on earth give us confidence in the Bible’s promise that the dead in God’s memory will awake from their long “sleep.” 	 (Ioane 5:28) E maua ne tatou te loto talitonu ki te folafolaga a te Tusi Tapu me i tino ‵mate kolā ne “‵moe” i se taimi leva kolā e masaua ne te Atua ka toe ala mai ona ko tino kolā ne faka‵tu aka ne Iesu.


Pressure to Conform 	 Fakamalosiga ke Tau‵tali ki ei


Or is the Bible unique? 	 Io me e tu ‵kese eiloa te Tusi Tapu?


Encourage One Another “All the More So” 	 Fakamalosi “Kae Maise Eiloa” te Suā Tino ki te Suā Tino


Hospitality is one of the finest antidotes to loneliness. 	 A te uiga talimalo ko te ‵toe vailakau sili ki te sē sologa.


A misunderstanding caused tensions between Julie and her brother William. 	 Ona ko te fakatau ‵se, ne tupu i ei se fakalavelave i te vā o Julie mo tena tuagane foliki ko Viliamu.


(Matthew 6:10) Yes, that Kingdom is the agency God will use to fulfill his purpose, his will, for mankind and the earth. 	 (Mataio 6:10) E tonu, tenā eiloa te Malo ka fakaaogā ne te Atua ke fakataunu ei ana fuafuaga, tena loto mō tino katoa e pelā foki mo te lalolagi.


14 What, though, of those other sheep? 	 14 E fai i fea ne nisi mamoe te lotou taviniga tapu?


Months earlier when John the Baptizer came preaching, many were saying: “May he perhaps be the Christ?” 	 I masina mai mua atu ne talai ei a Ioane te Papatiso, e tokouke a tino ne fai aka pelā, “E mata, ko ia tenei te Keliso?”


By doing so, men have ignored God’s purpose and the fact that everything belongs to him. 	 E fai mai te Salamo 95: 3-5: “Me i te Aliki ko te Atua malosi, ko te tupu malosi i atua katoa.


When you take these steps, you can be sure that Jehovah will bless your efforts!—Prov. 16:3. 	 Kafai e fai ne koe a lasaga konei, e mautinoa i a koe me ka fakamanuia eiloa ne Ieova au taumafaiga!—Faataoto 16:3.


Yet, instead of responding with wonderment and appreciation, they withdrew. 	 Kae i lō te ‵saga atu mo te ofo mo te loto fakafetati e uiga ki te ‵malu o te Atua, ne faka‵mao eiloa a latou keatea.


In fact, all of us can prove loyal to Jehovah by respecting those to whom he gives authority.—1 Cor. 11:3; Heb. 13:17. 	 E tonu, e mafai o fakatalitonu atu ne tatou katoa a te ‵tou fakamaoni ki a Ieova mai te āva ki tino kolā e fai ne latou te takitakiga.—1 Koli. 11:3; Epe. 13:17.


Perhaps we feel that conducting a regular Bible study is too much of a burden for us to take on. 	 Kāti e mafau‵fau tatou me se amoga ‵mafa a te faiga o se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


Love helps us to wait patiently for relief 	 E fesoasoani mai pefea a te alofa ki a tatou ke kufaki?


Paul told his skeptical audience that God is interested in mankind and that, in fact, “he is not far off from each one of us.”—Acts 17:24-27. 	 Ne fai atu a Paulo ki tino fakalotolotolua konā me e amanaia te Atua ki tino, kae “e se ‵mao mai i a tatou takitokotasi.”—Galuega 17:24-27.


What did Jesus promise God in prayer, and how did his heavenly Father respond? 	 Se a te mea ne tauto atu Iesu ki te Atua i te ‵talo, kae ne tali mai pefea a tena Tamana faka-te-lagi?


She said: “I know he will rise.” 	 Ne fai mai tou fafine: “E iloa ne au me ka toetu mai a ia.”


(John 8:12-30) What he stated on that occasion teaches us how to examine popular beliefs about God today. 	 (Ioane 8:12-30) A pati ne fai atu ne ia i te taimi tenā e akoako mai ei ki a tatou a te auala ke iloilo aka a talitonuga lauiloa e uiga ki te Atua i aso nei.


(Read Psalm 15:1, 2, 4.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 15:1, 2, 4.)


• How can you prove yourself ready for Jehovah’s day? 	 • E mafai pefea o toka koe mō te aso o Ieova?


As managing director, I was expected to come to ‘an agreement’ with the tax agent by bribing him to overlook the company’s fraudulent practices. 	 E pelā me ko te menetia pule, e ‵tau mo au o fai ‘se feagaiga’ mo te tino galue i mea tau lafoga mai te fakakolekole ke se saga ki faifaiga se fakamaoni a te kamupane.


Each year, some five million people die as a result of tobacco consumption. 	 I tausaga takitasi, e ‵mate se toko lima miliona o tino ona ko te ‵pusi.


Now my wife and I are the oldest members. 	 Nei la, a māua mo taku avaga ko toe tino ma‵tua eiloa i te kāiga.


Pursuing Kindness in a Hostile World 	 Ke Tumau i te Fakaasi Atu o te Alofa Atafai i te Lalolagi o Amioga Fakasauā


“ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR OWN NAME” 	 “ONA KO TOU IGOA”


(Ps. 63:3, 4) Even when we experience hardships, joyful praise to God wells up in our hearts. 	 (Salamo 63:3, 4) E tiga eiloa a fakalavelave faiga‵ta e fe‵paki mo tatou kae e ‵tupu aka eiloa i ‵tou loto a vikiga o te fiafia ki te Atua.


[Pictures on page 16, 17] 	 16. Kaia e ‵tau ei o tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou me e fakalogologo mai eiloa a Ieova ki ‵tou ‵talo?


Consider the Moabite Stone, found at Dhiban (Dibon), 13 miles (21 km) east of the Dead Sea. 	 Ke mafaufau ki te Fatu Moapi telā ne maua i Dhiban (Dibon), telā e tu i se 13 maila (21 km) ki te feitu ki saegala o te Tai Mate.


Why did Jesus urge his disciples to “take courage,” and why do we need to act courageously? 	 Kaia ne fakamalosi atu ei a Iesu ki ana soko “ke malosi tou loto,” kae kaia e manakogina ei ke loto ma‵losi tatou?


Granted, at times some may need to be readjusted. 	 I nisi taimi, kāti e ‵tau o fakatonu atu ki nisi tino.


2 Presumptuousness is a characteristic of the heart that poses a serious threat to all. 	 2 A te loto fakamatamata se uiga fakamataku mō tino katoa.


Over the years, brothers visited me and tried to reason with me, but I refused their help.” 	 I te fia o tausaga, ne āsi mai a taina kae taumafai o fesoasoani mai ki a au, kae ne seki talia ne au te lotou fesoasoani.”


At that time, Peter stated: “For a certainty I perceive that God is not partial, but in every nation the man that fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.” 	 I te taimi eiloa tenā, ne fai mai a Petelu, penei: “Se mea tonu i te Atua e se fakailoga tino. So se tino o so se fenua e mataku ki te Atua, kae amiotonu foki, e talia faeloa a ia ne te Atua.”


12 Jesus told his disciples: “If you ask anything in my name, I will do it.” 	 12 Ne fai atu penei a Iesu ki ana soko: “Kafai e fakamolemole atu koutou ki so se mea i toku igoa, ka fai eiloa ne au te mea tenā.”


This all-out attack is referred to in Ezekiel chapter 38 as an attack by “Gog of the land of Magog.” 14. 	 E taku a te taua tenei i te Esekielu mataupu e 38 e pelā me ko te taua a “Koka . . . i te fenua o Makoku.”


18 Is living no longer for ourselves worthwhile? 	 18 E mata, se mea aogā ke sē toe ola tatou mō tatou eiloa?


How many people have met untimely deaths doing something they believed was right? 	 Ko tokofia nei a tino ko oti ne ‵mate fakapoi ona ko te fai ne latou o mea kolā e tali‵tonu latou me e ‵tonu?


(Prov. 12:25; Col. 4:11) We give proof that we truly love our brothers when we show by words and deeds that we have deep concern for “those related to us in the faith.”—Gal. 6:10. 	 (Faata. 12:25; Ko. 4:11) E tuku atu ne tatou a fakamaoniga me e a‵lofa tonu tatou ki ‵tou taina mo tuagane māfai e fakaasi atu ne tatou i pati mo faifaiga me e manava‵se malosi tatou “ki a latou kolā e kāiga tatou i te tapuakiga tonu.”—Kala. 6:10.


(Read Deuteronomy 28:45-47.) 	 (Faitau te Teutelonome 28:45-47.)


What will the Kingdom do on earth? 	 Se a te mea ka fai ne te Malo i te lalolagi?


Then we must use that knowledge to draw others out of spiritual darkness into God’s light. 	 Ko fakaaogā ei ne tatou te poto tenā ke aumai a nisi tino mai te pouliga faka-te-agaga ki loto i te mainaga o te Atua.


Even though the specific relationships proscribed may vary greatly in different cultures, “generally speaking, the closer the genetic relationship between two people, the stronger and more highly charged is the taboo prohibiting or discouraging sexual relations between them,” says The Encyclopædia Britannica. 	 E tiga eiloa e mafai o kese‵kese a fakataputapuga o fesokotakiga penā i tū kese‵kese, “a te manatu masani me kafai e pili te kāiga, e fakatapu malosi io me e taku fakamasei a faifaiga fakatauavaga i te va o laua,” e fai mai te Encyclopædia Britannica.


In this way the couple are looked upon as husband and wife, this being the date of their marriage. 	 I te auala tenei, ko fai ei a laua e pelā me se tauavaga, ko te taimi foki tenā o te lā fakaipoipoga.


(Matt. 24:45) Are you making wise use of this arrangement? 	 (Mataio 24:45) E mata, e fakaaoga ne koe mo te poto a te fakatokaga tenei?


Many religious leaders promote disbelief in the garden of Eden. 	 E fakamalosi aka ne takitaki lotu e uke a te sē talitonu ki te fatoaga o Etena.


14 Another way you can taste Jehovah’s goodness is by experiencing his support as you share your faith with others. 	 14 A te suā auala e mafai o ‵tofo aka koe ki te aga‵lei o Ieova ko te lagona ne koe o tena fesoasoani i te taimi e fakaasi atu ne koe ki nisi tino a mea e talitonu koe ki ei.


12 Jesus followed closely what was going on within the congregations of his anointed followers in the first century C.E. He had intimate knowledge of the spiritual condition of each congregation. 	 12 Ne iloa ‵lei ne Iesu a mea ne ‵tupu ki fakapotopotoga o ana soko fakaekegina i te senitenali muamua T.A. Ne malamalama a ia i te tulaga o fakapotopotoga takitasi.


So we should not be surprised if, at times, we might find ourselves in a similar situation. 	 Tela la, e se ‵tau o ‵poi tatou māfai e fai foki tatou penā.


Accurate Science 	 E Tonu i Mea Fakasaienisi


Russell kept in touch by letter, and as a result, Robert’s interest in the Bible message grew. 	 Ne tusi sāle atu a Lasalo ki a Robert, kae ne gasolo aka eiloa tena fiafia ki te fekau i te Tusi Tapu.


But is there a real need to feel ashamed about shedding tears, even in public? 	 Kae e mata, e ‵tau eiloa o ma māfai e ‵sali ifo a loimata i mua o tino?


12 What could have affected Saul’s conscience? 	 12 Se a te mea ne mafai o pokotia i ei te loto lagona o Paulo?


MEDITERRANEAN SEA 	 TE TAI METITILANI


The Hardest Challenge 	 Te ‵Toe Mea Faigata


(Isaiah 54:17; 2 Peter 2:9) However, this does not mean that our Shepherd will shield us from all calamity. 	 (Isaia 54:17; 2 Petelu 2:9) Kae e se fakauiga i ei me ka puipui ne te ‵tou Tausi Mamoe a tatou mai fakalavelave katoa.


13 God himself alluded to a resurrection when he gave the first prophecy in Eden. 	 13 Ne fakauiga eiloa te Atua ki te toetu i tena valoaga muamua i Etena.


First: Whom do you choose to associate with? 	 Te mea muamua: Ko oi ou taugasoa e filifili ne koe?


And the apostle John added: “He that exercises faith in the Son has everlasting life; he that disobeys the Son will not see life.” 	 Kae ne toe fai mai penei te apositolo ko Ioane: “A te tino tela e talitonu ki te Tama, ko i a ia te ola se gata mai; ka ko te tino tela e se fakalogo ki te Tama, ka se lavea ne ia te ola, kae ka tumau eiloa i a ia te fakasalaga a te Atua.”


11 Others became eyewitnesses to another resurrection. 	 11 Ne molimau atu foki a nisi tino ki te suā toetuga.


Attendance is free; no collections will be taken. 	 E se ‵togi a te kau atu ki ei; e seai foki ne tupe e ‵tae.


What scriptures help us to figure out the beginning, the length, and the end of the seven times mentioned in the book of Daniel? 	 Ne a tusi siki e fesoasoani mai ke iloa ne tatou te kamataga, te leva mo te fakaotiga o taimi e fitu kolā e fakaasi mai i te tusi ko Tanielu?


What you may have heard: “If God truly cared about mankind, then he would remove evil and suffering from the world. 	 Mea kolā kāti ne logo koe i ei: “Kafai e atafai tonu mai te Atua ki tino, ka ave ei keatea ne ia a mea ma‵sei mo logo‵maega mai te lalolagi.