What, then, is involved in allowing ourselves to be led by God’s spirit? 	 Ne a foki a mea e aofia i te taliaga ne tatou ke takitaki tatou ne te agaga o te Atua?


If you are a parent, can you imitate Jehovah’s example? 	 Kafai koe se mātua, e mafai ne koe o fakaakoako ki te fakaakoakoga a Ieova?


Jehovah still shines brightly upon his people. 	 Koi fakamaina malosi mai ne Ieova tena mainaga ki ana tino.


10 Help to Resolve Problems 	 10 Fesoasoani ki te Faka‵leiga o Fakalavelave


Their walking by sight insulted Jehovah and led to the execution of “about three thousand men.” 	 Ne fakaitaita ne latou a Ieova mai te lotou ola e ‵tusa mo mea e lavea ki mata kae ne iku atu i ei ki te tamatega o te “tai tolu afe tāgata.”


APPLYING BIBLE PRINCIPLES IN DAILY LIFE 	 TE TULAGA FAKA-TE-AGAGA I ASO TAKITASI O TE OLAGA


We read: “Many of his disciples, when they heard this, said: ‘This speech is shocking; who can listen to it?’” 	 E fai‵tau tatou penei: “E tokouke ona soko ne lagona ne latou a te mea tenei, kae fai atu, ‘Se muna faigata tenā; ko oi te tino e mafai o fakalogo ki ei?’ ” Ne toe fai atu a Iesu me e ‵tau o ‵sala atu latou ki te uiga o ana pati i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


(2 Corinthians 6:11-13) The congregation is truly blessed when all make the time to commend young ones, to build up new believers, and to encourage those who are depressed. 	 (2 Kolinito 6:11-13) Ka fakamanuiagina eiloa te fakapotopotoga māfai e fakamālō atu tatou katoa ki tama‵liki, tino ‵fou, pelā foki mo tino loto mafatia.


As a result, more than 220,000 lives were lost. 	 Ona ko te pogai tenā, e silia atu i te toko 220,000 a tino ne ‵mate i ei.


Jehovah’s Witnesses will be happy to show you how to embrace the Bible’s values to your benefit. 	 E fia‵fia malosi a Molimau a Ieova ke fakaasi atu ki a koe a te auala ke puke ‵mau ei ki fakatakitakiga aogā mai te Tusi Tapu mō tou ‵lei eiloa.


(Colossians 2:14) However, the principles expressed in that Law are of enduring value. 	 (Kolose 2:14) Kae, e aogā ‵ki eiloa a fakatakitakiga kolā e fakaasi mai i te Tulafono tenā i aso nei.


The furthest they go in this direction is to lash their rulers with spirited censure or to baffle them by flight. 	 A te mea telā e fai ne latou ko te taku fakamasei fua ne latou a takitaki io me faka‵numi atu latou mai te ‵tele kea‵tea.


He promises to give wisdom, discernment, and thinking ability to all who “keep on asking in faith.”—James 1:5, 6; Proverbs 2:1-6, 10, 11. 15. Under what circumstances is it especially important for Christian women to display the qualities shown by Abigail? 	 Ko oti ne tauto mai a ia me ka tuku mai ne ia a te poto, te atamai, mo te mafaufau faka‵lei ki tino katoa kolā e “‵talo mō te fakatuanaki.”—Iakopo 1:5, 6; Faataoto 2:1-6, 10, 11.


Janusz, mentioned earlier, did not achieve great success in his gardening business; rather, he met with failure. 	 A Janusz, telā ne taku atu muamua, ne seki teletele ‵lei a tena pisinisi fai fatoaga; kae ne iku atu loa ki te ‵pono o tena pisinisi tenā.


Will he be tempted and go to that site, or will he make sure that he avoids it? 	 E mata, ka tofotofogina a ia ke onoono atu ki te fakatuatusi masei tenā, io me ka fakamautinoa aka ne ia me e ‵teke atu a ia ki ei?


(Deut. 18:18, 19) David was assured, and prophets later confirmed, that the Messiah would be a descendant of his and would inherit the Davidic throne forever.—2 Sam. 7:12, 16; Jer. 23:5, 6. 	 (Teutelonome 18:18, 19) Ne fakatalitonu atu ki a Tavita, kae toe fakamaoni fakamuli mai ne pelofeta, me i te Mesia ka tupu mai i a ia kae ka maua ne ia te nofogātupu o Tavita ki te se-gata-mai.—2 Samuelu 7:12, 16; Ielemia 23:5, 6.


12 The foreordination of the 144,000 does not mean that certain individuals were predestined to serve God faithfully in this way. 	 12 A te filifiliga o te toko 144,000 e se fakauiga i ei me ko leva ne fakaiku a tino taki tokotasi ke tavini fakamaoni atu ki te Atua i te auala tenei.


If the speakers are very capable, it may be called a good meeting. 	 Kafai e āpo a failauga, kāti e fai mai latou me e gali te fakatasiga.


18. (a) What does knowing Jehovah’s voice involve? (b) According to Matthew 17:5, why should we obey Jesus’ voice? 	 18. (a) Se a te mea e aofia i te fakalogo ki te leo o Ieova? (e) E ‵tusa mo te Mataio 17:5, kaia e ‵tau ei o faka‵logo tatou ki te leo o Iesu?


He does not change. 	 E se mafuli a ia.


(John 3:3) Thus, one needs to be born again in order to enter into God’s Kingdom, not in order to receive salvation. 	 (Ioane 3:3) Tela la, e ‵tau o toe fanau mai se tino ko te mea ke mafai o matea ne ia te Malo o te Atua, kae e se ko te mea ke maua ne ia te fakaolataga.


My parents suggested that Brother Atkinson have his evening meal with us every night and answer our many Bible questions. 	 Ne fai atu oku mātua ke ‵kai tasi matou mo te Taina ko Atkinson i afiafi katoa ke tali aka ei motou fesili faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


Regardless of our age, what do we need to do, and why? 	 Faitalia me pefea ‵tou tulaga ma‵tua, se a te mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou, kae kaia?


Do you see things about yourself that need to be adjusted? 	 Ne a mea e uiga ki te munatonu ne fiafia kae talitonu koe ki ei?


Regarding credit cards, Eric, mentioned earlier, says: “I have restricted myself from using a credit card except in emergency cases.” 	 E uiga ki credit cards, e fai mai a Eric, telā ne taku mai muamua, penei: “Ne fakatapula ne au a te fakaaogaga o te credit card vagana i fakalavelave ‵tupu fakafuasei.”


The apostle Peter said that God’s holy spirit is a “free gift.” 	 Ne fai mai te apositolo ko Petelu me i te agaga tapu o te Atua se “meaalofa . . . e aunoa mo se ‵togi.”


How does displaying insight improve communication in marriage? 	 E faka‵lei aka pefea a te fesokotakiga i te olaga avaga ne te fakaasiatuga o te loto malamalama?


Remembering this will help to give you the strength to tell your schoolmates clearly that you do not want to join them in doing something that you know to be wrong. 	 A te masauaga o te mea tenei ka fesoasoani atu ke maua ne koe a te malosi ke taku ‵tonu atu ki ou taugasoa i te akoga me e se fia kau atu koe ki a latou i te faiga o se mea ‵se.


(Isaiah 56:7; Mark 11:17) These developments indicate that Jehovah’s worship is holy, pure, and elevated. 	 (Isaia 56:7; Maleko 11:17) E fakaasi mai ne mea konei me i te tapuakiga ki a Ieova e tapu, e ‵mā, kae maluga foki.


5 Abram’s faith was to be put to the test. 	 Ka fakamanuia ne au a koe, ka ko tou igoa ka takutakua, kae ka manuia a tino i a koe.


And how could all those animals coexist peacefully in a confined space?’ 	 Kae mafai pefea o ola filemu a manu katoa konā i se koga sai‵tia penā?’


True, the elders are imperfect. 	 E tonu, a toeaina ne tino e se ‵lei katoatoa.


Nehemiah’s main source of joy was not his prestigious position as a cupbearer. 	 A te fiafia o Neemia ne seki māfua mai ona ko tena tulaga maluga e pelā me se tino fakatoka uaina.


14 Successful pioneers strive to keep their life simple. 	 14 E taumafai a paenia manuia o tausi olotou olaga ke faigo‵fie.


4 As we examine chapter 4 of Ephesians, we will see why unity requires effort, how Jehovah helps us to unite, and what attitudes will help us to remain united. 	 4 Kafai e suke‵suke tatou ki te mataupu e 4 o Efeso, ka lavea ne tatou a te pogai e ‵tau ei o taumafai ke ‵kau fakatasi, te auala e fesoasoani mai ei a Ieova ke ‵kau fakatasi, mo te kilokiloga telā ka fesoasoani mai ke tumau tatou i te ‵kau fakatasi.


(1 Chron. 29:23) Not without reason, Jesus called Jerusalem “the city of the great King.”—Matt. 5:35. 	 (1 Nofoaiga Tupu 29:23) Ne taku ‵tonu mai ne Iesu a Ielusalema e pelā me ko “te fa‵kai tenā o te Tupu Sili.”—Mataio 5:35.


In his book The Undiscovered Self, Dr. Carl Jung observed: “The individual who is not anchored in God can offer no resistance on his own resources to the physical and moral blandishments of the world.” 	 I tena tusi ko The Undiscovered Self, ne fai mai a Dr. Carl Jung: “A te tino telā e se ‵mautakitaki ki te Atua e se mafai ne ia i a ia eiloa o ‵teke atu ki tofotofoga faiga‵ta mo fakaosoosoga i mea tau amioga a te lalolagi.”


She respects her husband, is resolved to be loyal to God, and is responsive to her Bible-trained conscience. 	 E āva loa tou fafine ki tena avaga, e tumau i te fakamaoni ki te Atua, kae e talia ne ia a akoakoga mai te Tusi Tapu o tena loto lagona.


17 Was Babylon the Great ever forced to acknowledge Jehovah’s powerful works? 	 17 E mata, ko oti ne faimālōgina a Papelonia te Sili ke taku ‵tonu atu ne ia me e fakaofoofogia a galuega ‵mana a Ieova?


Before we got married, we had frank discussions about our future. 	 A koi tuai māua o avaga, ne sau‵tala faka‵lei māua e uiga ki te mā olaga i te taimi mai mua.


After Paul expressed his misery for failing to obey Jehovah perfectly, he exclaimed: “Thanks to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!” 	 Mai tua o te fakaasiatuga ne Paulo tena fanoanoa mō te fakatamala ke fakalogo i se auala ‵lei katoatoa ki a Ieova, ne fai mai a ia: “Fakafetai ki te Atua e auala i a Iesu Keliso te ‵tou Aliki!”


Strong opposition, anxiety, poor health, peer pressure, or a lack of tangible results might test our endurance. 	 E mafai o tofotofo aka a ‵tou kufaki ne ‵tekemaiga faiga‵ta, te manavase, masaki, taugasoa, io me ko te se fia ‵saga mai o tino ki te galuega talai.


Following the proclamation of “Peace and security!” political elements of Satan’s system will suddenly turn on false religion and wipe it out. 	 Mai tua o te faka‵pulaga ki te “Filemu kae tokagamalie!” ka ‵saga fakavave atu a malo fakapolitiki o te lalolagi a Satani ki lotu ‵se kae fakaseai atu latou.


Like Noah, true Christians today know that Jehovah will soon bring an end to this godless system of things. 	 E pelā mo Noa, e iloa ne Kelisiano i aso nei me ko pili o fakagata atu ne Ieova a te faigā mea sē amioatua tenei.


• What responsibilities do Christians have within the family? 	 • Ne a tiute e maua ne Kelisiano i loto i te kāiga?


Why is it not surprising that mankind’s hope of everlasting life on earth was obscured? 	 Kaia e se ‵poi ei tatou me ne ‵funa aka a te fakamoemoega o tino ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i te lalolagi?


Zedekiah swore by Jehovah that he would remain a loyal vassal to the king of Babylon. 	 Ne tauto a Setekaia i te igoa o Ieova me ka tumau a ia i te fai mo tino fakamaoni ki te tupu o Papelonia.


The heavenly King Jesus Christ “will feel sorry for the lowly one and the poor one, and the souls of the poor ones he will save.” 	 ‘E alofa a te Tupu o te lagi ko Iesu Keliso ki tino vāi‵vāi mo tino ma‵tiva; e faka‵sao foki ne ia olotou ola.’


In a sense, Adam also committed idolatry by allowing his selfish desire for his wife’s companionship to be more important than obedience to his loving heavenly Father. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau penā, ne aofia foki a Atamu i te ifo ki tupua mai te taliaga ne ia o ana manakoga kaiū mō se va fealofani ‵lei mo tena avaga ke sili atu i te tāua i lō te fakalogo ki tena Tamana faka-te-lagi alofa.


This includes setting a proper example, specifying clear boundaries, and discussing with your children the consequences of decisions. 	 E aofia i te mea tenei a te faiga o se fakaakoakoga ‵lei, fakatokaga o tapulā mautinoa, mo te sau‵tala fakatasi mo tamaliki ki ikuga kolā ka oko ki ei olotou fakaikuga.


The Bible writer Moses similarly referred to the earth in a symbolic way. 	 Kae e tai ‵pau mo te auala ne fakasino atu ei a te tino tusitala o te Tusi Tapu ko Mose ki te lalolagi i se auala fakatusa.


According to “the custom of former times in Israel concerning the right of repurchase . . . , a man had to draw his sandal off and give it to his fellow.” 	 E ‵tusa mo te “tu e fai sāle pelā: kafai ko toka se fakatauga io me se fesuiakiga o mea totino, e ‵tau mo ia telā e ‵togi atu ana mea o tala tena taka o tuku atu ki te tino telā e ‵togi ne ia ana mea.”


(John 15:19; 17:14-16; 18:36) Under the influence of the Roman Emperor Constantine, the church compromised some of its beliefs, one of which involved the very nature of God. 	 (Ioane 15:19; 17:14-16; 18:36) Mai lalo i fakamalosiga a te tupu o Loma ko Konisenitina, ne gutugutulua ei a te lotu ki nisi o ana talitonuga, telā e aofia i ei se mea e tasi, ko te fakamatalaga tonu e uiga ki te Atua.


Think for a moment about things that no doubt mean a lot to you—your health and your family. 	 Mafaufau malie aka ki mea kolā e tāua malosi ki a koe—ko tou ola ‵lei mo tou kāiga.


(Revelation 12:12) Therefore, real change can be brought about only by a person who is more powerful than Satan and his demons. 	 (Fakaasiga 12:12) Tela la, a te ‵fuliga tonu e mafai fua o fai ne se tino telā e malosi atu i a Satani mo ana temoni.


The canons and declarations that resulted from these meetings hardly even referred to the Scriptures. 	 Toeitiiti ko se fai‵pati latou ki te Tusi Tapu i te faiga o olotou ikuga i olotou fonotaga konei.


PICTURE the scene. 	 MAFAUFAU ki te mea ne tupu.


Is the United Nations the Answer? 	 E Mata, ko Malo ‵Soko?


(Hebrews 13:4) What a powerful lesson for both men and women! 	 (Epelu 13:4) Mā‵faga o akoakoga aogā mō tāgata penā foki loa mo fāfine!


(1 Thess. 2:7, 8) When elders are called upon to give counsel, their goal is to do so “with mildness,” even when speaking with those “not favorably disposed.” (2 Tim. 2:24, 25) Elders should also be gracious in expressing themselves in written correspondence when it is necessary to correspond with another body of elders or with the branch office. 	 (1 Tesalonia 2:7, 8) Kafai ko manakogina ke tuku atu ne toeaina a pati fakatonutonu, e taumafai latou ke fai te mea tenā i te “loto maulalo,” faitalia me e fai‵pati atu foki latou ki ‘tino kolā e se fia‵fia mai ki a tatou.’ (2 Timoteo 2:24, 25) E ‵tau foki o fakaasi atu ne toeaina a te alofa i olotou tusi kolā e avatu ki te suā potukau o toeaina io me ko te ofisa lagolago.


The Bible is a door to knowledge about God. 	 A te Tusi Tapu ko te mataloa ki te iloaga e uiga ki te Atua.


19 Our appreciation for the ransom should keep us busy with “deeds of godly devotion.” (2 Pet. 3:11) Let us set aside ample time for regular and earnest prayer, personal Bible study, meeting attendance, family worship, and zealous Kingdom-preaching activity. 	 19 Ona ko te ‵tou loto fakafetai mō te togiola, e ‵tau o tumau tatou i te “fakatapu o‵tou olaga mō te Atua.” (2 Petelu 3:11) Ke fakaavanoa ne tatou a taimi e uke ke fai a ‵tou ‵talo, sukesukega totino ki te Tusi Tapu, ‵kau atu ki fakatasiga, tapuakiga a kāiga, mo te talai atu o te tala ‵lei o te Malo mo te loto finafinau.


That is an important message that everyone must hear! 	 A te mea tenā se fekau tāua e ‵tau o lagona ne tino katoa!


In their ranks are former members of many different religions and ethnic groups. 	 E aofia i a latou ko tino e tokouke kolā ne ‵kau muamua ki lotu kese‵kese mai fenua e uke.


(Matthew 21:43) What nation is that? 	 (Mataio 21:43) Se a te fenua tenā?


Michelle: I’m not here to force my beliefs on you, Sophia. 	 Michelle: Au ne seki vau o faimālō atu oku talitonuga ki a koe, e Sophia.


The following articles will answer these questions: How can we be sure that God really cares about us? 	 A mataupu kolā e ‵soko mai ka tuku mai i ei a tali ki fesili konei: E mafai pefea o fakamautinoa aka ne tatou me e atafai tonu mai eiloa te Atua ki a tatou?


(1 Thessalonians 2:13) The apostle Peter made that comparison, writing: “As newborn infants, form a longing for the unadulterated milk belonging to the word, that through it you may grow to salvation, provided you have tasted that the Lord is kind.” (1 Peter 2:2, 3) If we have truly tasted, by personal experience, that “the Lord is kind,” we will develop a craving for Bible reading. 	 (1 Tesalonia 2:13) Tenā loa te tala fakatusa telā ne fakaaogā ne te apositolo ko Petelu i tena tusi, penei: “Ke fai koutou e pela mo ne tamaliki fatoa fa‵nau, kola ka ‵mate i te fia inu ki te tinā susu faka te Agaga, me kafai e inu koutou ki ei, e ‵tupu ake koutou i ei, kae ola foki i ei. E pela mo muna a te Tusi, ‘Ko oti ne iloa ne koutou a te alofa kaimalie o te Aliki.’ ” (1 Petelu 2:2, 3) Kafai ko iloa tonu ne tatou i ‵tou olaga totino “te alofa kaimalie o te Aliki,” ka tupu aka i ei te ‵tou fia faitau ki te Tusi Tapu.


However, some decades before the start of the harvest season, the wheat class became discernible. 	 Kae i se fia sefulu tausaga mai mua o kamata te ‵katiga o saito, ne kamata o maina latou me ko oi e aofia i te potukau o saito.


(Matt. 24:14, 21) However, the opportunity now open to such opposers to repent and gain salvation will soon come to an end. 	 (Mataio 24:14, 21) Kae ko pili fua o gata atu te avanoaga ke maua ne tino ‵teke penā te fakaolataga kae sala‵mo.


Can we fully understand the backgrounds of the individuals involved? 	 E mata, e mafai o malamalama katoatoa tatou i uiga o tino kolā e aofia i ei?


He turned his back on Peter and said: “Get behind me, Satan! 	 Ne ‵fuli atu tena tua ki a Petelu kae fai atu: “Satani, fano keatea mai i a au.


To what does Paul’s warning at Romans 8:6 not apply? 	 Ne a mea e se fakauiga ki ei a Paulo i te Loma 8:6?


The Bible is indeed potent medicine for the heart. 	 A te Tusi Tapu se vailakau aogā mō te loto.


Imagine that! 	 Mafaufau la ki ei!


[Picture on page 24] Hagar’s improved status caused her to become haughty 	 • Se a te mea e mafai o fai ei se tino ke kamata o fakamatamata?


[Picture on page 31] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 27]


Let us take a closer look at Paul’s words. 	 Ke mafau‵fau malie aka tatou ki pati a Paulo.


6 This fact has been acknowledged by some of the finest legal minds. 	 6 Ne talia eiloa te manatu tenei ne nisi tino ‵poto i te tulafono.


‘How,’ you may wonder, ‘could I arrange time for that?’ 	 Kāti e mafaufau koe, penei: ‘E mafai pefea o fakaavanoa ne au a taimi mō te mea tenā?’


Janny: In the letter I received that day, I was asked to consider prayerfully whether I would be willing to stay in Belgium while Markus attended Gilead. 	 Janny: I te tusi ne maua ne au i te aso tenā, ne fakamolemole mai ke mafaufau faka‵lei au fakatasi mo te faiga o ‵talo me fiafia au o nofo i Belgium i te taimi e akoga ei a Markus i Kiliata.


14 The expression “rich toward God” is also rendered “rich in God’s sight” (Today’s English Version) or “rich in the eyes of God.” 	 14 A te tugāpati ko te ‘ke maukoloa i mua o te Atua’ ne ‵fuli foki ki te “maumea i te kiloga a te Atua” (Tusitapu Tauloto) io me “maumea i mata o te Atua.”


Jehovah your God is the one marching with you. 	 A te otou Atua, telā ko te Aliki, e fakatasi atu eiloa ki a koutou.


In the illustration of the sower, the seed is “the word of God,” or the Kingdom message. 	 I te tala fakatusa e uiga ki te tino ‵toki fuaga, a te fuaga ko “te muna a te Atua,” io me ko te fekau o te Malo.


(Eccl. 5:4-6) In the sense that he is the Originator of the marital arrangement, Jehovah has “yoked together” those united in wedlock. 	 (Failauga 5:4-6) Ona ko ia ko te Māfuaga o te fakatokaga e uiga ki te avaga, “ko oti ne fakatasi ne te Atua” a lāua kolā ko avaga.


WHAT DOES THE ARRANGEMENT OF CITIES OF REFUGE TEACH YOU ABOUT . . . 	 SE A TE MEA E AKOAKO MAI NE TE FAKATOKAGA O FA‵KAI FAKA‵LAFI E UIGA KI . . .


He decided to tear down his storehouses and build bigger ones so that he could live a life of ease, eat, drink, and enjoy himself. 	 Ne fakaiku aka ne ia ke lepe ana fale saito mua kae faka‵tu aka ne fale e ‵lasi atu ko te mea ke fakafaigofie aka tena olaga, kai, inu, kae fiafia ei a ia.


Or do you find yourself simply following local customs or popular secular advice? 	 Io me e tautali atu fua koe ki tuu a tou fenua io me ko manatu lauiloa o te lalolagi?


Aksamai came to Elizabeth for some clothing but asked many questions about the meaning of life and the condition of the dead. 	 Ne vau a Aksamai mo ana gatu ke ‵sui ne Elizabeth, kae ne uke ‵ki ana fesili e uiga ki te aoga o te olaga mo te tulaga o tino ‵mate.


There are millions of brothers and sisters who can assure you that it has helped them. 	 E lau i te fia miliona o taina mo tuagane kolā e mafai o fakatalitonu atu ne latou me ne fesoasoani atu eiloa te mea tenā ki a latou.


And why can we be sure that Jehovah is leading his people today? 	 Kae kaia e mafai ei o talitonu tatou me i a Ieova e takitaki ne ia ana tino i aso nei?


When we do so, we in effect say with the psalmist: “Make my eyes pass on from seeing what is worthless; preserve me alive in your own way.” 	 Kafai e fai tatou penā, ko fai atu ne tatou a pati a te faisalamo, penei: “Tausi mai au keatea mai te sagatonu atu ki mea kolā e se aogā; alofa mai ki a au pelā eiloa mo tau feagaiga.”


“I have become all things to people of all sorts, that I might by all means save some.”—1 CORINTHIANS 9:22. 	 “E ola au i so se vaegā olaga o tino, ko te mea ke fakaola ne au nisi o latou.”—1 Kolinito 9:22.


7 The returning Jews had learned enough to abandon idolatry and spiritistic religion. 	 7 Ne iloa ne tino Iutaia kolā ne toe ‵foki atu a mea kolā ne ‵tupu ki a latou me e ‵tau o tiakina ne latou a tupua mo lotu faivailakau.


Are sacrifices, incantations, or other spiritistic rituals employed in the preparation or use of the medicine? 	 E mata, ne aofia a te faiga o taulaga, io me ko nisi faifaiga faivailakau i te fakatokaga io me ko te fakaaogāga o te togafiti tenā?


After I’d done that, it was just amazing to see how Jehovah put things into place for me.” 	 I te otiga ne fai ne au a te mea tenā, ne fakaofoofogia a te auala ne fakatoka ei ne Ieova a mea mō oku.”


(Read Matthew 24:21.) 	 (Faitau te Mataio 24:21.)


Yes, it is because of the age-old issue of universal sovereignty. 	 Se a te toe pogai tāua ne talia ei ne Ieova ke logo‵mae ana tino?


How can parents help their children acquire boldness? 	 E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu a mātua ki olotou tama‵liki ke maua ne latou a te loto toa?


Since we make our dedication in private, however, a public declaration on the day of baptism serves to let everyone know that we have made this solemn dedication to our heavenly Father.—Romans 10:10. 	 Ona ko te mea e fai lēmū eiloa ne tatou ‵tou tukuatuga, a te aso e papatiso ei tatou se fakaasiga tenā ki tino katoa me ko oti ne fai ne tatou te tautoga ‵malu tenā ki ‵tou Tamana i te lagi.—Loma 10:10.


Clearly, applying the Bible’s direction to become active ministers has filled the need of these individuals for satisfying and worthwhile work. 	 E manino mai i ei, me ona ko te faka‵logo ki te fakatonuga i te Tusi Tapu ke fai tatou mo fai ne faifeau ga‵lue malosi, ko fakama‵lie aka i ei te manakoga o tino konā ke maua se galuega aogā kae fakamalie loto.


“God wants to awaken our deaden[ed] and indifferent conscience,” declared a Catholic priest when 79 people died in a stampede in Manila, Philippines. 	 “E manako te Atua ke ‵fagu aka ‵tou loto lagona kolā ko ‵mate,” ko pati a se faifeau Katolika i te taimi ne ‵mate ei a te toko 79 o tino i se faigāmea ne fai i Manila, Filipaina.


After a few more drinks, John left with her and committed adultery. 	 I te taimi ne konā ei a ia, ne olo atu a ia mo te fafine tenā kae ne mulilua ei lāua.


The Bible shows that God’s Kingdom will accomplish just that. 	 E fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu me ka fakataunu ne te Malo o te Atua a te mea eiloa tenā.


As the end of this system draws ever closer, the work of pointing to Jehovah’s provisions for salvation has never been more important. 	 Ona ko te pili ‵ki mai o te gataga o te olaga tenei, ko sili atu nei te tāua o te galuega talai i te fakailoaatuga ki tino a fakatokaga a Ieova mō te fakaolataga i lō so se taimi aka.


7 Another testimony that Bezalel and Oholiab were guided by God’s spirit is the amazing durability of their work. 	 7 A te suā fakamaoniga me ne takitaki a Pesaleli mo Oliapo ne te agaga o te Atua e lavea atu i te ‵gali mo te ‵lei o lā galuega.


(John 18:8) Moments later, he told Peter to put away his sword, thus showing that the source of Jesus’ confidence lay, not in earthly weapons, but in Jehovah.—John 18:11. 	 (Ioane 18:8) Mai tua malie ifo, ne fai atu a ia ki a Petelu ke ave keatea tena pelu, telā e fakaasi mai i ei me ne seki fakavae te loto talitonu o Iesu ki meatau faka-te-lalolagi, kae ki a Ieova.—Ioane 18:11.


4. (a) Jesus was even more concerned about providing what kind of food, and why? (b) What will we discuss in this study article and in the next one? 	 4. (a) Ne a vaegā meakai ne manavase malosi a Iesu ki te lotou fakatokaga, kae kaia? (e) Ne a mea ka sautala tatou ki ei i te mataupu tenei mo te suā mataupu telā ka ‵soko mai?


13. Why can we be sure that Jehovah’s light will never cease to shine upon his people? 	 13 E mata, ka tumau eiloa a te sulu atu o te mainaga o Ieova ki ana tino?


I will give vent to my concern about myself. 	 Ana muna: “Au ko fi‵ta i te olaga nei.


As women drew water at a certain well, the servant prayed: “Jehovah . . . , what must occur is that the young woman to whom I shall say, ‘Let your water jar down, please, that I may take a drink,’ and who will indeed say, ‘Take a drink, and I shall also water your camels,’ this is the one you must assign to your servant, to Isaac; and by this let me know that you have performed loyal love with my master.”—Gen. 24:12-14. 	 I te taimi ne asu aka ei ne fafine a vai mai i se vaikeli, ne ‵talo atu te tavini: “[Ieova] . . . , kafai e fai au ki se tamafine penei, ‘Fakamolemole tuku ifo tau tiā ke inu au.’ Kafai e fai mai penei, ‘Inu, ke fainu foki ne au au kamela,’ ke fai te fafine tenā mo ia telā ne filifili ne koe mo fai te avaga a Isaako. Kafai e fai penā, ko iloa ei ne au me e tausi eiloa ne koe tau feagaiga ki toku pule.”—Kenese 24:12-14.


The Egyptian ruler defiantly refuses. 	 Ne ita fitifiti eiloa a te pule o Aikupito ma talia ne ia.


You can benefit from this account as you carry out your weekly Bible reading assignment for the Theocratic Ministry School. 	 E mafai o maua ne koe a mea aogā mai tala konei māfai e fakatumau te faitauga faka-te-vaiaso ki te Tusi Tapu mō te Akoga mō Tino Talai.


(Luke 12:15) Loyalty will help us to rely on Jehovah instead of ourselves. 	 (Luka 12:15) E fesoasoani mai a te fakamaoni ke fakalago‵lago tatou ki a Ieova i lō tatou eiloa.


7 Deep faith and godly fear moved Noah and his family to do as God commanded. 	 7 A te fakatuanaki malosi mo te mataku ‵tau ki te Atua ne fakamalosi aka ei a Noa mo tena kāiga ke fai a te mea telā ne fakatonu atu ne te Atua.


Another factor deepens this pervasive feeling of “meaninglessness and emptiness.” 	 E isi aka foki se pogai e fai ne ia ke mafau‵fau a tino me e “seai se aoga mo se pogai tonu” o olotou olaga.


“I defended my faith,” she says, “which I’m sure surprised everyone, since I’m usually so quiet in school.” 	 “Ne taumafai au o ‵pulu taku lotu,” ko ana pati, “telā ne talitonu au me ne fakapoi atu ki tama‵liki katoa, ona ko au se tamaliki nofo filemu.”


The intellect is further involved since there are those whom a Christian loves—sometimes, perhaps, against his natural inclinations—because he knows from his reading of the Bible that God wants him to do so. 	 E aofia foki te mafaufau i te alofa o se Kelisiano ki nisi tino—kāti e se fetaui mo ana uiga masani i nisi taimi—me e iloa ne ia mai i tena faitauga ki te Tusi Tapu me e manako te Atua ke fai a ia penā.


▪ Earthquakes.—Matthew 24:7. 	 ▪ Mafuie.—Mataio 24:7.


Anyone who is eventually given the gift of eternal life will have gained it, not by personal accomplishments, but through faith and by God’s undeserved kindness.—Luke 17:10; John 3:16. 	 So se tino telā e tuku atu ki ei a te meaalofa ko te ola se-gata-mai i te fakaotiga, e sē tuku atu ona ko ana mea totino ne fai, kae ona ko te fakatuanaki mo te alofa vaivasaga o te Atua.—Luka 17:10; Ioane 3:16.


Thus, both mates should cultivate a warm personal relationship with Jehovah and find delight in doing his will. 	 Tela la, e ‵tau mo te tagata mo te fafine o ati aka ne laua se fesokotakiga totino pili mo Ieova kae ke fia‵fia foki o fai tena loto.


(Hebrews 12:1) If we are not careful, the “pleasures of this life” can smother spiritual activities to the point that they are “completely choked.”—Luke 8:14. 	 (Epelu 12:1) Kafai e se fakaeteete tatou, e mafai ne ‘fakafiafiaga o te olaga nei’ o fakalavelave mai ki ‵tou galuega faka-te-agaga ke oko ki te tulaga telā ko “taomia” valevale ne mea konā.—Luka 8:14.


(Daniel 9:24-27; Matthew 3:16, 17; 20:17-19) Hence, Jesus’ entire course of action on earth was essentially governed by two factors: the purpose of his coming and a keen sense of timing. 	 (Tanielu 9:24-27; Mataio 3:16, 17; 20:17-19) Tela la, e lua mea ne pule malosi atu ki faifaiga katoa a Iesu i te lalolagi nei: ko te pogai ne vau ei a ia mo te fakatāua malosi ne ia o te taimi tonu e ‵tau ei o ‵tupu a mea.


Jesus showed that mildness and humility go hand in hand 	 Kaia ne fiafia ei a Ieova ki te taulaga a Apelu?


Those who accept Jehovah’s friendship can enjoy it throughout eternity. 	 E maua eiloa ne tino kolā e talia ne latou se vā fakataugasoa ‵lei mo Ieova te fiafia telā ka tumau ki te se-gata-mai.


[Box/Pictures on page 17] 	 [Pokisi/Ata i te itulau e 29]


14 Sharing the truth is, after all, a loving thing to do. 	 14 A te fakaoko atu o te munatonu ki nisi tino se faifaiga alofa telā e ‵tau o fai.


How would it function on earth, wherever its members lived? 	 Kae e galue foki pefea te mea tenā i te lalolagi, i koga kese‵kese e ‵nofo atu i ei a tino o te fakapotopotoga tenā?


Often, Bible standards on morality are put aside to make room for the so-called new morality. 	 E masani sāle o tuku fakaa‵tea a fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki amioga ‵lei ko te mea ke mafai o fai a te mea telā e taku ki amioga ‵fou.


He was born in 356 B.C.E., and the world has come to call him Alexander the Great. 	 Ne fanau mai a ia i te 356 T.L.M., kae ne fakaigoa a ia fakamuli ne te lalolagi ko Alesana te Sili.


• How are God’s servants guided by God’s spirit today? 	 • E takitaki pefea ne te agaga o te Atua Ana tavini i aso nei?


His worshippers believed that Baal was responsible for the productivity of their fields and their livestock. 	 Ne tali‵tonu ana tino tapuaki me e pānaki mo Paala a te fakafuaga o olotou fatoaga mo olotou manu.


The Watchtower of July 1, 1951, answered key questions about this subject, showing why transfusions of donated blood are not appropriate. 	 Ne tali mai ne te Watchtower i a Iulai 1, 1951 a nisi fesili tāua e uiga ki te mataupu tenei, kae ne fakaasi mai i ei me e se ‵lei te ‵sukiga o toto kolā ne maua mai i nisi tino.


She and her husband agreed to provide Elisha lodging in a roof chamber in their home. 	 Ne talia ne laua mo tena avaga ke nofo a Elisaia i te potu ki luga o te lā fale.


God’s Word is plain that David did grow old. 	 E manino ‵lei te Muna a te Atua me ne gasolo aka o matua a Tavita.


To be sure that the discouraged one sees how this applies to him personally, the elder might ask: ‘Jehovah is near to whom? 	 Ke fakamautinoa aka me e iloa ne te tino loto vāivāi a te auala e aogā ei te tusi siki tenei ki a ia, e mafai o fesili atu a te toeaina, penei: ‘Ko oi e pili atu ki ei a Ieova?


Read More Online 	 Faitau ki Mea e Uke Atu i te Itaneti


Because our band was aggressive and had a wild appearance, we gradually received much publicity. 	 Ona ko te motou potukau ta‵ta e mata sauā kae fakamataku, ne gasolo malielie matou o iloa ne tino.


Those in the covenant are few, a mere 144,000. 	 A latou kolā e aofia i te feagaiga fou e mu‵tana, se 144,000 fua.


(Heb. 7:22; 8:1-5) In Paul’s day, such explanations of the Law were invaluable to Christians, and they still are. 	 (Epelu 7:22; 8:1-5) I aso o Paulo, ne tāua ‵ki eiloa ki Kelisiano a fakamatalaga e uiga ki te Tulafono, kae koi aoga ‵ki eiloa ki a tatou i aso nei.


Still, parents need to be aware of films, TV series, video games, and even comics and children’s books that highlight uncanny practices.—Prov. 22:5. 	 Kae koi ‵tau eiloa mo mātua o fakaeteete i ata, polokalame i TV, tafaoga i vitio, kae ke oko foki ki tusi ma‵sei mo tusi a tama‵liki kolā e fakaasi mai i ei a faifaiga faivailakau.—Faataoto 22:5.


The Bible contains some examples that help to illustrate the point. 	 E maua i te Tusi Tapu a nisi fakaakoakoga kolā e fesoasoani mai ke malamalama tatou i te manatu tenei.


Robert wrote: ‘I was very much struck with the nature of the Paramount Chief, King Sobhuza. 	 Ne tusi mai a Robert: ‘Ne poi masei au i uiga o te Ulu Aliki ko te tupu ko Sobhuza.


Furthermore, by luring Adam and Eve into disobedience, he caused sin to rule over them, leading ultimately to their death and the death of future generations. 	 E se gata i ei, mai te fakaloiloiga o Atamu mo Eva ke se faka‵logo ki te Atua, ne fai ei ne tou tagata ke pule atu te agasala ki a laua, telā ne iku atu ei ki te lā ‵mate mo te ‵mate o te fia o tupulaga mai tua o laua.


[Picture on page 15] 	 15. Ke fakamatala mai i au pati eiloa a te valoaga i te Mika 4:1-4? 16, 17.


Why should you call me Naomi, when it is Jehovah that has humiliated me and the Almighty that has caused me calamity?”—Ruth 1:20, 21. 	 Ai a la e ‵tapa mai ei koutou i a au ko Naomi, kae se iloa ne koutou i te Aliki Malosi ne fakasala ne ia au ki puapuagā?”—Luta 1:20, 21,


Faced with this challenge, what would the Sovereign Lord Jehovah do? 	 Mai te fakafesagai atu ki te tofotofoga tenei, se a te mea e ‵tau o fai ne te Aliki Sili ko Ieova?


Granted, Jesus was perfect, but what about imperfect humans like us? 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ne ‵lei katoatoa a Iesu, kae e a tino sē ‵lei katoatoa e pelā mo tatou?


Humbly adjusting our attitude leads to God’s blessing (See paragraphs 8-10) 	 A te loto maulalo o fakamafuli‵fuli a ‵tou uiga e iku atu ki fakamanuiaga a te Atua (Ke onoono ki te palakafa e 8-10)


Also, he was to be in the line of King David.—Gen. 21:12; 22:16-18; 28:14; 2 Sam. 7:12-16. 	 Ne ‵tau foki o vau a ia i te gafa o te tupu ko Tavita.—Kenese 21:12; 22:16-18; 28:14; 2 Samuelu 7:12-16.


How do you feel about that reality and the privilege of engaging in the worship of the only true God, Jehovah? 	 E pefea ou lagonaga e uiga ki te mea tenā mo te tauliaga ke aofia koe i te tapuakiga ki te Atua tonu e tokotasi, ko Ieova?


(Ps. 79:13) Moreover, we do well to examine our history, learn from it, and plan for the future. 	 (Sala. 79:13) E se gata i ei, se mea ‵lei ke iloilo ne tatou a ‵tou tala fakasolopito, ke tauloto ne tatou a mea tāua mai i ei, kae fai a fakatokaga mō aso mai mua.


(Psalm 143:10) Nevertheless, they would not be immune to problems so long as the issue of mankind’s full independence remained unresolved. 	 (Salamo 143:10) Kae e se mafai o ‵kalo keatea latou mai fakalavelave o te olaga nei ke oko eiloa ki te taimi ko faka‵lei aka ei te kinauga e uiga ki te fia ‵tu tokotasi o tino.


(Mark 12:28-30) Think of it! 	 (Maleko 12:28-30) Mafaufau la ki ei!


That verse does not specifically refer to the Bible as we know it; yet, the inspired words apply by extension to the Bible’s message. 	 E se fakasino tonu atu a te fuaiupu tenā ki te Tusi Tapu e pelā mo te mea e iloa ne tatou, kae ko pati fakaosofia i ei e fakasino tonu atu ki te fekau i te Tusi Tapu.


So it was that many aspects of the worship of the image of Artemis that “fell from heaven,” such as processions, were integrated into Mary worship. 	 Tela la, a vaega e uke o te tapuakiga ki te fakatusa o te atua ko Atemisi telā ne “to ifo mai te lagi,” e pelā mo solo a tino, ne aofia i te tapuakiga ki a Malia.


Do Not Grieve Jehovah’s Holy Spirit 	 Ke Mo A Ma Fakafanoanoa Ne Koe Te Agaga Tapu O Ieova


Because the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will react promptly in order to deliver his servants.—Ezek. 38:9, 18. 	 Me ka saga fakavave mai eiloa a te Aliki Sili ko Ieova o faka‵sao ana tavini.—Esekielu 38:9, 18.


5 Jewish leaders likewise heaped scorn on Jesus’ followers. 	 5 E se gata i ei, ne takalia‵lia foki a takitaki lotu Iutaia ki soko o Iesu.


Other Significant Developments 	 Nisi Mea Tāua


No, they put full trust in Jehovah and followed his directions. 	 Ikai, ne tali‵tonu katoatoa latou ki a Ieova kae tau‵tali i ana fakatakitakiga.


Yet, Noah did so. 	 E ui i ei, ne fai eiloa penā a Noa.


After the woman had washed and anointed Jesus’ feet but prior to his forgiving her, Jesus used an illustration to explain an important point to his host, Simon. 	 I te otiga ne ‵mulu kae ‵mili ne te fafine a vae o Iesu kae mai mua o fakamagalo ne ia tou fafine, ne fakaaoga ne Iesu se tala fakatusa ke fakamatala atu ei se manatu tāua ki a Simona.


2 Let us examine forgiveness from a different perspective. 	 2 Ke na sau‵tala nei tatou ki te auala e mafai ei o fakaasi atu ne tatou te loto fakamagalo ki nisi tino.


For in me the islands themselves will keep hoping, the ships of Tarshish also as at the first, in order to bring your sons from far away . . . 	 A vakamutu kona ne o‵mai mai i fenua mao, o aumai a tino o te Atua ki te lotou fenua. . . .


Now Mark is more inclined to listen to his conscience and to weigh Scriptural principles. 	 Ne gasolo o fakalogologogofie a Maleko ki tena loto lagona kae mafaufau faka‵lei ki fakatakitakiga fakavae mai te Tusi Tapu.


For instance, Laura,* a mother of two young children, left a full-time job for this reason. 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne tiakina ne Laura,* se mātua e tokolua ana tamaliki, se galuega ‵togi ona ko te pogai tenei.


10 What can we learn from this vivid account? 	 E otia ‵tou loto i ei, i ne?


13-15. What can interfere with showing kindness to one’s neighbors, and how may these challenges be met? 	 13-15. Ne a mea e mafai o fakalavelave mai ki te fakaasiatuga o te alofa atafai ki ‵tou tuakoi, kae e mafai pefea o faka‵lei aka a fakalavelave konei?


The Bible Gives Reason for Hope 	 E Tuku Mai ne te Tusi Tapu se Fakamoemoega


WHEN someone has done well at an assigned task or has displayed a remarkable Christian quality, he deserves praise. 	 KAFAI e fai ne se tino se galuega gali io me fakaasi mai ne ia se uiga gali faka-Kelisiano, e ‵tau eiloa o maua ne ia a tavaega.


(Assassinated after reigning only seven months) 	 (Ne tamate mai tua o masina e fitu ne pule i ei)


What a joy it was to meet some who had graduated from the early classes of Gilead School and were still serving faithfully in their foreign assignments! 	 Se mea fakafiafia ke fetaui mo nisi o latou kolā ne fatoa oti mai i te Akoga Kiliata kae koi tumau eiloa i te tavini fakamaoni atu i olotou tōfiga i fenua konā!


True, it may not be easy to live by honest standards today. 	 E tonu, e se faigofie ke fakamaoni tatou i aso nei.


A person promises to perform some act, to offer some gift, to enter some type of service, or to abstain from certain things. 	 E folafola atu se tino ke fai a nis galuega, ke tuku atu se meaalofa, ke aofia i se vaegā galuega, io me ke ‵kalo keatea mai nisi mea.


15 Another problem in Corinth had to be addressed. 	 15 E isi se suā fakalavelave ne sae aka i Kolinito.


Jehovah will see to it that we have what we really need. 	 Ka onoono mai a Ieova me maua eiloa ne tatou a mea ‵tau kolā e manakogina ne tatou.


(Exodus 7:1, 2; 15:1, 19-21; Deuteronomy 34:10) Jehovah provided guidance by means of his servants. 	 (Esoto 7:1, 2; 15:1, 19-21; Teutelonome 34:10) Ne takitaki ne Ieova ana tino e auala i ana tavini.


There is nothing wrong with a Christian’s receiving such assistance—provided that he qualifies. 	 E seai se mea e masei i ei ke maua ne se Kelisiano se fesoasoani penā—māfai e ‵tau eiloa o maua ne ia.


Did Jesus become incensed and say to him: “Serves you right! 	 E mata, ne kaitaua a Iesu kae fai atu: “Kaitoa!


Or you might ask, ‘What does God have to say about this situation?’ 	 Io me e mafai o fesili atu koe, ‘Ne a pati a te Atua e uiga ki te tulaga tenei?’


They include annihilation by nuclear war, asteroid collision, deadly virus, runaway climate change, or invaders from outer space. 	 E aofia i ei a te fakaseaiga katoatoa e auala i se taua fakaniukelea, te taimi e fe‵paki ei a paneta, se masaki ‵pisi fakamataku, te mafulifuliga o tau o aso telā e se mafai o fai se faiga ki ei, io me ko te oko mai o tino mai nisi paneta o puke te lalolagi.


It was Job’s godly devotion—not his wealth and influence—that made him a target for the attacks of Satan the Devil.—Job 1:1; 29:7-16; 31:1. 	 Ko te tapuakiga a Iopu—kae e se ko tena maumea mo tena tāua—ne fai ei ke oso tonu atu a Satani te Tiapolo ki a ia.—Iopu 1:1; 29:7-16; 31:1.


(Col. 3:14) In Romans chapter 12, Paul emphasizes this, saying that our love should be “without hypocrisy” and that “in brotherly love” we should have “tender affection for one another.” 	 (Kolose 3:14) I te Loma mataupu e 12, e faka‵mafa mai ne Paulo a te mea tenei, i ana muna me e ‵tau mo tatou o “tonu te alofa” kae “ke fakatau a‵lofa koutou i te alofa fakataina.”


His composite sign of “the conclusion of the system of things” includes international warfare, food shortages, pestilences, and great earthquakes. 	 E aofia i fakailoga “o te olaga masei tenei” ko taua i va o atufenua ki te suā atufenua, oge meakai, famai, mo mafuie fakama‵taku.


(Matthew 1:12; Luke 3:27) This could be because Pedaiah died and Shealtiel raised Zerubbabel. 	 (Mataio 1:12; Luka 3:27) Kāti e fai penei ona ko te mea ne mate atu a Petaia kae ne tausi eiloa ne Salatielu a Selupapelu.


The Bible says that “time and unforeseen occurrence” befall everyone. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu me i “te malaia e maua ne tino katoa.”


16 Satan and the demons have other limitations. 	 16 E isi ne nisi mea kolā e se mafai ne Satani mo ana temoni o fai.


How was Jesus’ sacrifice a demonstration of Jehovah’s perfect justice? 	 Ne fakaasi mai pefea a te fakamaoni ‵lei katoatoa o Ieova i te taulaga a Iesu?


Later, in Ephesus, they used their home for holding congregation meetings and worked together to help new ones, such as Apollos, to grow spiritually. 	 Fakamuli loa i Efeso, ne fakaaoga ne lāua te lā fale mō fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga kae ga‵lue fakatasi ke fesoasoani atu ki tino ‵fou, e pelā mo Apolo, ke momea aka tena malamalama i te munatonu.


Finally, in 1963 we received an envelope from the world headquarters in Brooklyn. 	 I te fakaotiga loa, ne maua ne māua se teutusi mai te laumua i Brooklyn i te 1963.


You will be pleased to know, though, that peace was restored by those brothers and sisters, who all used the Bible as their guide. 	 Ka fia‵fia eiloa koutou ke iloa atu me ne toe maua te filemu i va o taina mo tuagane konā, kolā ne fakaaoga ne latou a te Tusi Tapu e pelā me ko te lotou takitaki.


(Rom. 13:11, 12) God’s promised new world is near, and our salvation is nearer than we may think. 	 (Loma 13:11, 12) Ko pili mai te lalolagi fou telā ne tauto mai te Atua ki ei, kae ko pili ‵ki mai ‵tou fakaolataga i lō te mea e mafau‵fau tatou ki ei.


For prophecy was at no time brought by man’s will, but men spoke from God as they were borne along by holy spirit.” (2 Peter 1:19-21) The transfiguration underscores the reliability of God’s prophetic word. 	 Me e seai eiloa se talaiga fakapelofeta kai vau mai i te loto eiloa o te tino, ka ko te Agaga Tapu e fakatasi atu ki tino kola e folafola atu ne latou a te talaiga tela ne aumai mai i te Atua.” (2 Petelu 1:19-21) E faka‵mafa mai ne te ‵fuliga o foliga o Iesu a te tonu o te muna fakapelofeta a te Atua.


We need it just to survive, and we can use it well in Jehovah’s service. 	 E ‵tau o maua ne tatou ke ola tatou, kae e mafai foki o fakaaogā faka‵lei ne tatou i te taviniga ki a Ieova.


“Every good gift and every perfect present is from above” 	 Ne a akoakoga tāua e maua mai i fakatokaga mō te faiga o meaalofa mo toegā mea? 14.


(Exodus 25:2; 35:21) Clearly, one aspect of the figurative heart is motivation—the inner force that urges us to action. 	 (Esoto 25:2; 35:21) E manino ‵lei, me e aofia i te loto a fakamalosiga—ko te mea telā e fakamalosi mai ki a tatou ke gasue‵sue.


Let us examine how we can show our hatred for what is bad in the following four areas of life: (1) our attitude toward the abuse of alcohol, (2) our view of the occult, (3) our reaction to immorality, and (4) our view of those who love lawlessness. 	 Ke na suke‵suke tatou ki te auala e mafai ei o fakaasi atu ne tatou a te ‵tou takalia‵lia ki mea ma‵sei i feitu e fa konei o te olaga: (1) ko ‵tou kilokiloga ki te fakaaoga ‵se o te kava, (2) ko ‵tou kilokiloga ki faifaiga faivailakau, (3) ‵tou faifaiga ki amioga finalalolagi, a ko te (4) ko ‵tou kilokiloga ki tino kolā e fia‵fia ki te ofa tulafono.


14 For faithful Israelites, the high point and focus of such trips was the spiritual aspect—their eagerly worshipping Jehovah alongside thousands of appreciative celebrants. 	 14 Ki tino Isalaelu fakamaoni, a te ‵toe mea tāua kae fakafiafia e uiga ki malaga konei ko te tapuaki atu ki a Ieova fakatasi mo te fia afe o nisi tino kolā e a‵lofa ki a ia.


Such “soundness of mind” can help us to weigh our options carefully and to make an informed decision.—Titus 2:12. 	 A te mauaga o te vaegā “loto pulea” penā ka fesoasoani mai ei ke fuafua faka‵lei ne tatou a te filifiliga e ‵tau o fai.—Tito 2:12.


Some parents work very hard and save so as to be able to send their children to institutions of higher learning when the time comes. 	 E ga‵lue malosi a nisi mātua kae ‵teu a tupe ko te mea ke mafai o avatu olotou tama‵liki ki akoga ma‵luga māfai ko ma‵tua latou.


3 Several months after his baptism in 29 C.E., Jesus preached where Peter and his brother Andrew worked as fishermen on the Sea of Galilee. 	 3 I nāi masina mai tua o tena papatisoga i te 29 T.A., ne talai atu a Iesu i te koga telā ne ga‵lue i ei a Petelu mo tena taina ko Anitelea e pelā me ne tino faiika i te tai o Kalilaia.


If a person loses his spirituality, he creates a moral vacuum and the polluted “air” of this world will rush in. 	 Kafai te tino ko se mafaufau faka-te-agaga, ko tuku atu ne ia se avanoaga ke ulu mai te “ea” masei o te lalolagi tenei.


“She listened to me, read to me, and prayed with me. 	 E fakalogologo mai tou fafine, faitau mai kae ‵talo fakatasi mo au.


Often, we do not know all the facts. 	 I te ukega o taimi e se iloa ne tatou te tala kātoa.


(Prov. 19:14; 31:11) Indeed, a wife can have considerable influence within the family, for good or for bad. 	 (Faataoto 19:14; 31:11) E tonu, e mafai o lasi ‵ki te fakamalosiga e tuku mai ne te avaga fafine i loto i te kāiga, i se auala ‵lei io me i se auala sē ‵lei.


9. In what two ways do Jehovah’s Witnesses combat terrorism? 	 Tela la, ko te tino telā e ‵teke ki pule e ‵teke foki ki te mea ne filifili ne te Atua, ka ko latou foki kolā e ‵teke, ka i luga i a latou te fakamasinoga.”


Philosophy may have played a role. 	 Ne lasi ‵ki te tusaga o mataupu silisili i te mea tenei.


(Read 2 Corinthians 4:7-10; 12:10.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Kolinito 4:7-10; 12:10.)


SPIRITISM REARS ITS UGLY HEAD! 	 KO ‵SAE AKA A FAIFAIGA FAIVAILAKAU MATAGĀ!


The Slave Is Trusted by Jesus 	 E Talitonu a Iesu ki te Tavini


“That was in the hippie era. 	 Kae nei ko oti ne ‵fuli tou tagata.


8. What will Gog’s attack cause Christ to do, with what result? 8 Gog’s attack will cause God’s enthroned King to take action and wage the war of Armageddon. 	 8 Ona ko te taua a Koka, ka kaitaua foki a te Tupu telā ne fakasopo ne te Atua kae ka saga atu a ia o taua i te taua i Amaketo.


What should each of us do? Our prayers help us to know the inner person 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou taki tokotasi?


It may move them to approach us and take one of our publications. 	 E mafai o fakamalosi latou ke solo mai o puke olotou tusi.


However, some married Christians have viewed certain situations as a reason for separation, such as the extreme endangerment of one’s life or spirituality by an abusive or apostate spouse.* 	 Kae ne ‵kilo atu a nisi Kelisiano a‵vaga ki nai tulaga e pelā me se pogai ke mavae, e pelā mo te fakamataku malosi ki te ola o se tino io me ko tena malosi faka-te-agaga ona ko te avaga fakasaua kae amio fakaaposetate.*


Do All Have an Equal Opportunity to Come to Know God? 	 E mata, ka maua ne tino katoa a te avanoaga ke iloa kae a‵lofa ki te Atua?


He lost appreciation for his privilege of service and went ‘seeking great things for himself.’ 	 Ne galo i a ia te loto fakafetai ki tena tauliaga ke tavini atu ki te Atua kae ne ‘sala atu ki mea e ‵lei ei a ia.’


Hear, please, O house of Israel. 	 Faka‵logo mai ki a au, koutou tino Isalaelu.


Of course, a Christian wife should be supporting the Family Worship arrangement and be cooperating with her husband to make it a success. 	 E tonu, e ‵tau o ‵lago atu se avaga fafine Kelisiano ki te fakatokaga mō te Tapuakiga a te Kāiga kae ke fesoasoani atu ki tena avaga i te faiga ke gali.


How did Paul’s words to Agrippa demonstrate respect, and what benefit resulted? 	 Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne pati a Paulo ki a Akelipa a tena āva, kae ne a mea aogā ne iku mai i ei?


THE Lord’s Prayer, as given by Jesus Christ in the Sermon on the Mount, is found in the Bible at Matthew chapter 6, verses 9 through 13. 	 A TE ‵talo a te Aliki telā ne akoako mai ne Iesu Keliso i tena Lauga i te Mauga, e maua i te Tusi Tapu i te Mataio mataupu e 6, fuaiupu e 9 ki te 13.


3 Two lines of evidence lead us to the conclusion that the seventh day was still under way in the first century C.E. First, consider Jesus’ words to opposers who criticized him for healing on the Sabbath, which they construed as a form of work. 	 3 E lua fakamaoniga e fakaiku aka ei ne tatou me i te fitu o aso koi fano eiloa i te senitenali muamua T.A. Muamua la, mafaufau ki pati a Iesu ki tino kolā ne ‵teke kae taku fakamasei ne latou a ia i te faka‵leiga ne ia o masaki i te Sapati, kae kolā ne tali‵tonu me ne galuega a mea konā.


“I Laud Your Name” 11. 	 ‘E Tavae ne Au Tou Igoa’


After all, no one will know of our love and affection unless we give out samples, so to speak. 	 Me e seai se tino e mafai o iloa ne ia i a tatou e a‵lofa seiloga ke fakaasi atu ne tatou a te mea tenā i faiga matea.


(Song of Solomon 1:5; 3:11) It is challenging for a Bible reader to identify all the speakers in the Song of Solomon, but it is possible by considering what they say or what is said to them. 	 (Pese a Solomona 1:5; 3:11) E faigata ki te tino faitau ki te Tusi Tapu ke iloa atu a tino katoa kolā e aofia i te tusi ko Pese a Solomona, kae e mafai o iloa latou mai te mafaufau ki olotou pati mo pati kolā e fai atu ki a latou.


You have said: ‘I will certainly deal well with you, and I will make your offspring like the grains of sand of the sea.’” 	 Kae ne fai mai koe: ‘Ka fai faka‵lei eiloa au ki a koe, kae ka fai ne au au tama ke tokouke e pelā mo one i te tai kolā e se mafai o lau.’”


But what if circumstances severely limit what you are currently able to do? 	 Kae e a māfai ko se mafai ne koe o fai a mea kolā e fai nei ne koe ona ko ou fakanofonofoga?


Nao and Jumpei 	 Nao mo Jumpei


11. Why would we not want to be classed with the Pharisees? 	 Ne nāi tino fua e maua ne latou a te loto fakamatamata ke fai pelā mo te kau Falesaio.


As used in the Bible, however, “faith” basically means total trust—complete, unshakable confidence in God and his promises. 	 Kae e pelā mo te mea e fai mai i te Tusi Tapu a te “fakatuanaki” e fakauiga eiloa ki te talitonu kātoatoa—e katoatoa, kae mautakitaki foki te loto talitonu ki te Atua mo ana fuafuaga.


Since a prolonged stay on the first visit may be inappropriate, what can be done? 	 Ona ko te mea kāti e se ‵lei māfai ko tō leva ‵tou ‵nofoga i te āsiga muamua, ne a mea e mafai o fai?


Soon after this conversation, Nikolai was summoned to KGB headquarters in Kant. 	 Mai tua malie o te fono o te atufenua, ne fakatonu atu ki a Nikolai ke fanatu ki te laumua o te KGB i Kant.


What can you do to show love for your brothers? 	 Ne a mea e mafai ne koe o fai ke fakaasi atu tou alofa mō ou taina tali‵tonu?


David wrote: “It is your [God’s] humility that makes me great.” (2 Sam. 22:36) God’s Word helps us to conquer pride by teaching us to reason properly. 	 Ne tusi mai a Tavita: “Ko tou [“loto maulalo,” NW] ko fai ne ia au ke takutakua.” (2 Samuelu 22:36) E fesoasoani mai a te Muna a te Atua ke fakatakavale ne tatou a te fakamatamata e auala i te akoako ne ia tatou ke iloa o fakasakosako faka‵lei atu.


Overseer of the Christian Congregation 	 Ovasia o te Fakapotopotoga Kelisiano


We cherish the privilege to honor the One who has done so much for us. 	 E fakatāua ne tatou a te tauliaga ke faka‵malu a te Tino telā ne fai ne ia a mea e uke mō tatou.


Elderly ones among the survivors will return to the days of their youthful vigor. 	 A tino ma‵tua kolā ka ‵sao atu i ei ka toe fai mo fai ne talavou.


WE HAVE A HERITAGE TO BE CHERISHED 	 E ISI SE ‵TOU TOFI TELĀ E FAKATĀUA NE TATOU


Why can we say that? 	 E mafai pefea o fai atu ne tatou a te mea tenā?


What holds up planets such as our earth? 	 Ne a mea e taofi ‵mau ki nisi maneta e pelā mo ‵tou lalolagi?


He emphasized that all dedicated Christians need to use their lives to the full in proclaiming the good news of God’s established Kingdom. 	 Ne faka‵mafa mai ne ia me e ‵tau mo Kelisiano katoa kolā ko oti ne tukugina atu o fakaaoga faka‵lei olotou olaga i te folafolaatuga o te tala ‵lei o te Malo telā ko oti ne fakatu aka.


(Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10) What is God’s purpose for the earth and mankind? 	 (Failauga 9:5, 10) Se a te fuafuaga a te Atua ki te lalolagi mo tino?


Rather, he defended David against traitors and other enemies.—2 Sam. 10:10; 20:6; 21:15-17. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne ‵lago atu eiloa a Apisai ki a Tavita o taua atu ki tino fai togafiti mo nisi fili aka.—2 Samu. 10:10; 20:6; 21:15-17.


Pursue Lasting Spiritual Riches 	 Te ‵Sala Atu ki te Maumea Faka-te-Agaga Telā e Tumau


Jesus then gave an illustration about a covetous rich man who died as one “not rich toward God.” 	 Kae ne fai atu ne Iesu se fakatusa e uiga ki se tagata maumea telā ne mate e pelā me se tino telā “e se maukoloa . . . i mua o te Atua.”


Moreover, people around us may encourage an opposite viewpoint, saying that a person has to “fight fire with fire.” 	 E se gata i ei, e mafai o fakamalosi mai a tino e ola fakatasi mo tatou ke sē maua ne tatou te loto maulalo, i olotou pati me e “‵tau o taui atu te masei ki te masei.”


With some nations now even being armed with nuclear weapons, humans have the capacity to wipe out huge segments of the world’s population. 	 Ona ko te mea ko mafai o maua i nisi atufenua a meatau fakaniukelea, ko mafai foki i ei ne tino o fakaseai atu se vaega lasi o te aofaki o tino i te lalolagi.


(Col. 1:23) Today, knowledge of God’s wonderful purposes is being spread throughout the earth as a result of the efforts of those who are part of one united preaching organization. 	 (Ko. 1:23) I aso nei, ko oti ne fakasalalau atu a te iloaga ki te fuafuaga fakaofoofogia a te Atua i te lalolagi kātoa, ona ko taumafaiga a latou kolā e ‵kau fakatasi o talai e pelā me se fakapotopotoga.


Why are you resolved to keep your eyes on the prize? 	 Kaia e fakaiku aka ei ne koe ke kilo atu faeloa ou mata ki te failoga?


Now they are prouder than ever to be part of God’s organization.” 	 Nei la, ko silia atu te lotou fia‵fia me aofia latou i te fakapotopotoga a te Atua.”


Thousands of miles from England, a young wife in the Near East was about to become part of a very sad statistic. 	 I te fia afe maila te ‵mao mai i Egelani, ne fakatoka se fafine avaga telā koi foliki i Asia o fai se mea fakafanoanoa.


A few minutes later, the man came running after me with the Kingdom News in his hand. 	 I ne nāi minute mai tua ifo i ei, ne tele mai te tagata tenā mo te Tala ‵Lei i tena lima.


As full-time ministers, we special pioneers expected to receive the same exemption as other religious ministers. 	 E pelā me ne tavini ga‵lue tumau, ne ‵tau o talia ke se aofia matou i ei e pelā eiloa mo faifeau o nisi lotu.


[Picture on page 24, 25] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 19]


Despite limitations imposed by health or other circumstances, those advanced in years can pray in behalf of others. 	 Faitalia te fakalavelave mai o masaki io me ko nisi tulaga o te olaga, e mafai eiloa o ‵talo atu a tino ma‵tua mō nisi tino.


We must guard against blaming Jehovah for problems that result from ignoring his commands. 	 E ‵tau o fakaeteete tatou ke mo a ma ‵losi atu ki a Ieova e uiga ki fakalavelave kolā e māfua mai i te soliga o ana fakatonuga.


I had no desire to stay in the military service, so after finishing my service time of two years, I was honorably discharged in 1956. 	 Ne seki ai loa soku manakoga ke nofo i te galuega tenā, tela la i te kātoaga o tausaga e lua i te galuega, ne tiakina ei ne au te koga tenā i te 1956.


To understand a principle includes understanding the thinking of the Lawgiver and the reasons why he gave certain laws. 	 A te malamalama i se fakatakitakiga e aofia i ei te malamalama i mafaufauga o te Tino telā ne tuku mai ne ia te tulafono mo pogai ne tuku mai ei ne ia.


“We focused on the positive things we observed among the Nahuatl people—the closeness in their families, the sincerity they showed in their dealings with one another, and their demonstrations of generosity.” 	 “Ne ‵saga tonu atu māua ki mea kolā ne matea ne māua i tino Nahuatl—te ‵pili o olotou kāiga, te fakaasiatuga o te loto fakamaoni i olotou faifaiga te suā tino ki te suā tino, mo te fakaasiatuga o te uiga kaimalie.”


(Acts 2:17, 18; Joel 2:28) Accordingly, in these last days, Jehovah has used elderly members of the anointed class and of the “other sheep” to declare his purposes. 	 (Galuega 2:17, 18; Ioelu 2:28) E penā foki loa i aso fakaoti konei, e fakaaogā ne Ieova a tino ma‵tua i te kau fakaekegina mo ‘nisi mamoe’ ke folafola atu ne latou ana fuafuaga.


In contrast, we are proud to tell those who inquire that our Leader is not an imperfect human. 	 E ‵kese mai i a latou, e fakamata‵mata eiloa tatou o fai atu ki tino kolā e fesili mai, i te ‵tou Takitaki e seai se tino sē ‵lei katoatoa.


Far from it! 	 Ikai loa!


The local sisters, their children, and my Bible students patiently helped me to master the language. 	 Ne fesoasoani mai ki au mo te kufaki a tuagane, olotou tama‵liki, mo aku akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ke tauloto te ‵gana.


What are some gifts that Jehovah gave Adam and Eve? 	 Ne a nisi meaalofa ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki a Atamu mo Eva?


(Acts 10:34) The Greek word rendered “partial” literally means “taker of faces.” 	 (Galuega 10:34) A te pati Eleni telā ne ‵fuli ki te “fakailoga tino” e fakauiga tonu loa ki te “fiafia ki nisi tino i lō nisi tino.”


“As the Church expanded and various institutions arose, it became necessary to make laws which would insure the proper and permanent support of the clergy. 	 “I te taimi ne gasolo aka ei o lasi atu te Lotu Katolika kae ko ‵sae aka foki a vaega kese‵kese mai i ei, ne manakogina ei ke fai a tulafono kolā e mafai o fakatumau a te ‵lago atu i mea tau tupe ki faifeau.


9. (a) What opportunities do we have to show brotherly love today? (b) Give examples of how Jehovah’s people have shown brotherly love. 	 9. (a) Ne a avanoaga e maua ne tatou ke fakaasi atu ei te ‵tou a‵lofa fakataina i ‵tou aso nei? (e) Taku mai ne fakaakoakoga e uiga ki te auala ne fakaasi atu ne tino o Ieova a te alofa fakataina.


Then the Son himself will also subject himself to the One who subjected all things to him, that God may be all things to everyone.”—1 Corinthians 15:24, 25, 28. 	 Kafai ko palele ne tuku mea katoa mai lalo i a ia, tela la, ka nofo foki mai lalo a te Tama i a ia telā ne tuku ne ia mea katoa mai lalo i a ia, ko pule te Atua i mea katoa.”—1 Kolinito 15:24, 25, 28.


But she was no weakling! 	 Ne seki fai tou fafine e pelā me se tino vāivāi!


This is no mere local flood. 	 A te mea tenei e sē se vaiua ‵lotu masani fua.


They were known for militarism, and their carved reliefs depict them torturing captives. 	 Ne lauiloa latou i te faiga o taua, kae e fakaasi atu i olotou mea faite a ata o fakasauāga ki luga i olotou pologa.


Once people accept them, they produce some very jaundiced, poisonous, and dangerous beliefs—often with disastrous consequences, as the history of the 20th century has shown.—Proverbs 6:16-19. 	 I te taimi e talia ei ne tino a pati ‵loi konei, ka kamata i ei o ‵sae aka a nisi talitonuga ma‵sei, kolā e fai pelā me ‵poisini, kae e fakama‵taku foki—kae e iku atu faeloa ki faifaiga fakama‵taku, e pelā mo mea e fakaasi mai ne tala fakasolopito o te 20 senitenali.—Faataoto 6:16-19.


The apostle Paul wrote: “I became a minister of this [sacred secret] according to the free gift of the undeserved kindness of God.” 	 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Paulo, penei: “Au ne fai mo tavini o te tala ‵lei e auala mai i te alofa tauanoa o te Atua.”


By following the guidance he provides in his Word. 	 Mai te tau‵tali atu i fakatakitakiga ko oti ne tuku mai ne ia i tena Muna.


(Daniel 1:1–6:28) 	 (Tanielu 1:1–6:28)


(1 Corinthians 15:33) Drug or alcohol abuse may follow. 	 (1 Kolinito 15:33) Fakamuli ifo, ko ‵soko atu i ei ki te fakaaogāga o vailakau tapu mo te fakaaogāga valevale o meainu ma‵losi.


Will money give you a feeling of security? 	 E mata, ka tuku mai ne tupe a te olaga tokagamalie?


The ensuing disappointment can be crushing. 	 A te fanoanoa telā ka iku mai i ei, ka tuki mo‵momo ei te loto.


Though David had done no wrong, he fled for his life and took up dwelling in the wilderness. 	 E tiga eiloa e seai se mea ‵se ne fai ne Tavita ne ‵tau o sola a ia keatea kae ne nofo atu i se koga lavaki.


A reference work for Bible translators says that this statement may be rendered “God took fear out of our hearts.” 	 E fai mai se tusi telā e fesoasoani atu ki tino kolā e ‵fuli te Tusi Tapu me i te tugāpati tenā e mafai o ‵fuli penei, “Ne ave keatea ne te Atua te mataku mai i omotou loto.”


Asher can be rendered in a number of ways. 	 E uke a auala e mafai o ‵fuli ki ei a te pati tenei Asher.


As a governing body, they gave direction to all the congregations.—Acts 15:2. 	 E pelā me ko te Potukau Pule, ne tuku atu ne latou a fakatakitakiga ki fakapotopotoga katoa.—Galu. 15:2.


8 Among the most important sacrifices required by the Law were those offered on the annual Day of Atonement. 	 8 E aofia i toe taulaga tāua ne manakogina i te Tulafono, ko taulaga kolā ne ofo atu i te Aso o te Faka‵maga.


However, the time is rapidly approaching when we will see those blessings with our own eyes, yes, and enjoy them forever. 	 Kae ko pili o oko fakavave mai te taimi telā ka lavea atu ei ne tatou a fakamanuiaga ki ‵tou mata, e tonu, kae ka tumau ei ki te se-gata-mai.


(Micah 6:8) Micah’s contemporaries, though, have become so bad that “their best one is like a brier, their most upright one is worse than a thorn hedge,” causing hurt and pain to anyone coming near. 	 (Mika 6:8) Kae ko tino kolā ne ola i aso o Mika, ne kamata o amio ma‵sei telā ke “oko foki eiloa ki tāgata ‵lei kae fakamaoni, ko se aogā e pelā me ne mouku,” telā e fakalogo‵mae atu ki so se tino e fakapilipili atu.


3 Not long before his arrest and execution, Jesus told his disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. 	 3 Mai mua malie o tena puke fakapagota mo tena tamate, ne fai atu a Iesu ki ana soko: “Sa manava‵se koutou.


WHAT DO YOU THINK? 	 NE A OU MAFAUFAUGA?


Professor Ephraim Stern of Hebrew University observed that many of these high places were probably “dedicated to Yahweh [Jehovah].” 	 Ne lavea atu ne te Polofesa ko Ephraim Stern mai i te Hebrew University me i fatafaitaulaga fapaupau e uke konei kāti ne “tukugina atu ki a Iāuē [Ieova].”


No more heads will appear on this beast before it is annihilated. 	 Ka seai aka foki se ulu e toe sae aka i luga i te manu fekai tenei a koi tuai o fakaseai atu.


Her fine conduct in the face of difficulties impressed another colleague named Hans. 	 Ko ana faifaiga ‵lei ne fai faitalia mea faiga‵ta ne fakafesagai atu ki ei tou fafine ne ofo masei loa i ei a Hans.


When he resurrected a 12-year-old girl, her parents “were beside themselves with great ecstasy.” 	 I te taimi ne fakatu aka ei ne ia se tamaliki fafine ko 12 ana tausaga, “ko oko eiloa i te ofo” o tino i konā.


How does the prophet Isaiah describe the immediate blessings that come to those who accept the good news? 	 E fakamatala mai pefea ne te pelofeta ko Isaia a fakamanuiaga kolā ka maua nei eiloa ne tino kolā e talia ne latou te tala ‵lei?


What liberation are people of all nations experiencing? 	 Se a te fakasaolotoga telā e maua nei ne tino o fenua katoa?


Many view it as a sacred book merely for ceremonial use in making vows or in swearing to tell the truth in court. 	 E ‵kilo atu a tino e tokouke ki ei e pelā me se tusi tapu fua telā e fakaaogā mō te faiga o tautoga io me ko te tauto atu ke taku atu te mea tonu i fono tulafono.


The Ark was placed on a wagon, which was led by Uzzah and his brother. 	 Ne tuku a te Pusa ki luga i te ka fakatekateka kae ne ‵taki atu ne Usa mo tena taina.


Those unwilling to make the effort to do so would show that they do not really appreciate the offer. 	 A tino kolā e se olo o puke olotou meaalofa e fakaasi mai te seai o se loto fakafetai i a latou ki te meaalofa tenā.


(Romans 12:10) To show honor to others, you can take the initiative to greet them at meetings. 	 (Loma 12:10, NW) Ke fakaasi atu te āva ki nisi tino, e mafai o fanatu muamua koe o fakatalofa atu ki a latou i fakatasiga.


And Jehovah God’s provision of the ransom sacrifice—made possible by Jesus’ self-sacrificing love—is indeed his “indescribable free gift.” (2 Corinthians 9:14, 15) Do these expressions of God’s goodness through Jesus Christ not stir in you a deep and abiding sense of gratitude and appreciation? 	 Kae ko te fakatokaga ne Ieova te Atua a te taulaga togiola—e alatu i te alofa kaimalie o Iesu—ko te ‵toe “meaalofa e se mafai o fakamatalagina.” (2 Kolinito 9:14, 15) E fakamalosi mai ne faifaiga ‵lei konei a te Atua e auala i a Iesu Keliso a te lasi mo te tumau o te ‵tou loto fakafetai, i ne?


6 We enjoy talking about the things we love. 	 6 E fia fai‵pati atu tatou ki mea kolā e fia‵fia malosi tatou ki ei.


Some people were outright aggressive and threatened to beat me up. 	 A nisi tino ne kaitaua tonu mai kae fakamatakutaku mai o ta au.


Jael was courageous and strong 	 Ne loto malosi kae fakatuanaki a Iaeli


(Rev. 12:12) How comforting it is to know that God’s toleration of Satan and his evil system will soon end, and the issue Satan raised regarding Jehovah’s sovereignty will be settled!—Gen., chap. 3; Job, chap. 2. 	 (Fakaasiga 12:12) Ma‵faga o mea fakafiafia ke iloa atu me ko pili o fakaseai atu ne te Atua a Satani mo tena fakanofonofoga masei tenei, kae ka faka‵lei foki ne ia a te kinauga e uiga ki te pulega sili a Ieova!—Kenese mata. 3; Iopu, mata. 2.


7 From another standpoint, we sin when we miss the mark of Jehovah’s standards of righteousness. 	 7 Kae i te suā feitu, e agasala tatou māfai ko se fetaui ‵tou faifaiga mo tulaga amio‵tonu o Ieova.


Why do God’s servants have a particularly great responsibility to uphold what is true? 14 Of course, others besides Jehovah’s Witnesses may tell the truth and try to be honest. 	 Kae e pelā me ne tavini a te Atua, e maua ne tatou se tiute fakapito kae lasi ‵ki ke puke ‵mautakitaki ki te mea tonu.


A loving person covers over minor transgressions. 	 E ‵tao ne se tino alofa a tamā agasala.


How would you define “the re-creation”? 	 Se a tau fakamatalaga e uiga ki te “lalolagi fou”?


Or have you promised someone you met in the house-to-house ministry that you would call again to give that person further spiritual help? 	 Io me kai tauto aka loa koe ki se tino i te galuega mai fale ki fale me ka toe āsi atu koe o tuku atu a fesoasoani faka-te-agaga e uke atu?


Think About How Others Appear to God 	 Se a te galuega ne fakatonu atu ne Ieova ke fai ne Iona, kae ne a mea ne fai ne Iona i ei? 6.


12 Not surprisingly, then, circumstances and situations of everyday life are sprinkled throughout Jesus’ many illustrations. 	 12 E se se mea fakapoi ke iloa atu me ne fakaaogā eiloa a fakanofonofoga mo tulaga masani o te olaga i aso katoa i tala fakatusa e uke a Iesu.


There were even laws on sexual matters. 	 E isi foki ne tulafono e uiga ki amioga faka-tauavaga.


As a result, this obedient Son became just like his Father—so much so that the Bible refers to him as “the image of the invisible God.” 	 Ne iku atu ki te faiga o te Tama fakalogo tenei e pelā eiloa mo tena Tamana—telā ne ala ei o fakasino atu te Tusi Tapu ki a ia e pelā me “ko te fakatusa o te Atua.”


Did the “superfine apostles” have any reason to criticize Paul’s authority? 	 E isi ne pogai ke taku fakamasei ei ne “apositolo ‵loi” te pulega a Paulo?


• How can we show that we share Jehovah’s view of people who have not yet heard the good news? 	 • E fakaasi atu pefea ne tatou me e ‵pau ‵tou kilokiloga mo te kilokiloga a Ieova ki tino kolā e seki lagona aka eiloa ne latou te tala ‵lei? [Fesili mo te Sukesukega]


This was the case when the Israelites were burning incense in the temple but at the same time bowing down to idols. 	 Ne tupu te mea tenei i taimi ne ofo atu ne tino Isalaelu a taulaga ma‵nogi i te faletapu kae i te taimi foki eiloa tenā ne ifo atu ei latou ki tupua.


This thinking has given rise to an extremely secular culture. 	 A te vaegā mafaufauga tenei ko oti ne fai i ei ke sē fia ‵saga atu a tino ki te Atua.


His army arrives at Jerusalem during the Festival of Booths and quickly penetrates the suburbs. 	 Ne oko atu tena kautau ki Ielusalema i te taimi o te Fakamanatuga o Fale Fakamalumalu kae ne fakatakavale fakavave ne latou a tamā fa‵kai i ana tafa.


As they travel through the district of Samaria, Jesus seizes an opportunity to give a thorough witness to a Samaritan woman. 	 I te lotou uiatuga i Samalia, ne fakaaogā ei ne Iesu te avanoaga ke avatu se molimau māea ki te fafine Samalia.


The humility of those willing to accept help serves as an object lesson for others in a similar situation. 	 A te loto maulalo o tino kolā e talia ne latou a fesoasoani se fakaakoakoga ‵lei mō nisi tino i vaegā tulaga penā.


In France, alcohol abuse is blamed for some 30 percent of all domestic violence. 	 I Falani, e ‵losi atu ki te fakaaogāga ‵se o te kava me ko te māfuaga o te 30 pasene o amioga fakasauā i kāiga.


Yes, as Christians, we do have a yoke to bear, but it is “kindly” and “light,” and Jesus promised that it would be refreshing if we learn to carry it properly.—Matthew 11:28-30. 	 E tonu, e isi se amoga telā e ‵tau o amo aka ne Kelisiano, kae e “amogofie,” kae e “māmā foki” te amoga tenā, kae ne folafola mai ne Iesu me ka fakamalosi mai ki a tatou māfai e iloa ne tatou o amo faka‵lei aka te mea tenā.—Mataio 11:28-30.


11 Do we still try to read the Bible each day? 	 11 E mata, koi taumafai eiloa tatou o fai‵tau ki te Tusi Tapu i aso takitasi?


This resurrected Son thus became the only one whose name was “given among men by which we must get saved.”—Acts 4:12; Eph. 1:20. 	 A te Tama tenei ne toetu aka ne fai mo fai te tino fua e tokotasi ne maua ne ia se igoa telā “ne tuku mai ki tino ke mafai o ‵sao ei tatou.”—Galu. 4:12; Efe. 1:20.


The book of Revelation speaks of “the great city that has a kingdom over the kings of the earth.” 	 E faipati a te tusi ko Fakaasiga e uiga ki “te fa‵kai takutakua tela e pule ne ia a tupu o te lalolagi.”


Having grasped the significance of this vision, Peter accompanied them the next day to the home of Cornelius. 	 Ona ko te mea ne maina faka‵lei a ia i te tāua o te fakaasiga tenā, ne olo fakatasi atu ei latou mo Petelu i te suā aso ki te fale o Konelio.


16, 17. (a) How did the Promised Land in ancient times differ from the land in more recent times? (b) Why can we believe that the Promised Land was once like a paradise? 	 16, 17. (a) Ne ‵kese pefea te Fenua o te Folafolaga i aso mua mo aso nei? (e) Kaia e mafai ei o tali‵tonu tatou me i te Fenua o te Folafolaga ne fai muamua pelā me se palataiso?


16:2—Was it proper for Sarai to offer her maidservant Hagar as a wife to Abram? 	 16:2—E mata, se mea ‵tau ke tuku atu ne Salai tena tavini ko Hakala mo fai se avaga a Apelamo?


It was likely not a comfortable trip. 	 Kāti e sē se malaga faigofie.


Yes, to commend someone lacking confidence can give that person courage to deal with obstacles, and as a result, he finds joy. 	 E tonu, a te fai atu o pati fakamālō ki se tino telā e se lava tena loto talitonu e mafai o fakamalosi atu ei ki te tino tenā ke fakafesagai atu ki fakalavelave kae e iku atu ki te mauaga o te fiafia.


(John 3:16) Think, too, of a human family. 	 (Ioane 3:16) Mafaufau foki ki se kāiga faka-te-foitino.


Coming to Know Jehovah’s Ways 	 Fai ke Iloa ne Koe a Auala o Ieova


Yes, we resolutely reject a stranger. 	 E tonu, e ‵teke katoatoa atu tatou ki se tino fakaatea.


(Prov. 8:31) While on earth, he showed loving consideration for all kinds of people. 	 (Faataoto 8:31) I tena nofoga i te lalolagi, ne fakaasi atu ne ia a te alofa atafai mō tino katoa.


Jehovah permits suffering only to the extent that it provides such training. 	 E talia fua ne Ieova a logo‵maega i se auala telā e mafai o tuku mai i ei a vaegā akoakoga penā.


(Romans 5:12) Besides bringing death, sin has impaired our relationship with our Creator and has affected us physically, mentally, and emotionally. 	 (Loma 5:12) I tafa o te fakaokomaiga o te mate, ne fakamasei ne te agasala a ‵tou fesokotakiga mo te ‵tou Mafuaga kae ne pokotia i ei tatou i te feitu faka-te-foitino, faka-te-mafaufau, mo mea tau lagonaga.


It is unthinkable from Jehovah’s standpoint for me to lift my hand against the anointed of Jehovah!”—1 Sam. 26:8-12. 	 A te Aliki [Ieova] ke fakatapu ne ia a au, ke sē taumafai au o fakapakia te tino ne fai ne ia mo tupu!”—1 Samu. 26:8-12.


Granted, if the future were left entirely in human hands, our prospects would be bleak. 	 E tonu, kafai e fakalagolago katoatoa tatou ki taumafaiga a tāgata, ka fakafanoanoa eiloa ‵tou fakamoemoega mō aso mai mua.


(Luke 10:17-20) Even where a sower may not see a lot of increase as a result of his work, he has not necessarily been less diligent or faithful than others. 	 (Luka 10:17-20) Kafai foki loa e foliga mai me e se momea aka te uke o mea e iku mai i galuega a te tino ‵toki, e se fakauiga i ei me e foliki fua tena loto finafinau io me ko tena fakamaoni i lō nisi tino.


Even during the reigns of faithful kings, such as Jotham, altars of false gods could be seen on many hilltops. 	 Ke oko foki ki taimi o pulega a tupu fakamaoni, e pelā mo Iotama, ne lavea atu i ulu o mauga e uke a fatafaitaulaga o atua ‵se.


(Phil. 2:13) If you do not feel motivated to expand your ministry, ask Jehovah to give you both the desire and the ability to do so.—2 Pet. 3:9, 11. 	 (Filipi 2:13) Kafai e seai se manakoga i a koe ke fakalauefa atu tau galuega talai, akai atu ki a Ieova ke tuku talua mai a te manakoga mo te fai mea mafai.—2 Petelu 3:9, 11.


“TO SACRIFICE seems as ‘natural’ to man as to pray; the one indicates what he feels about himself, the other what he feels about God,” writes Biblical historian Alfred Edersheim. 	 “A TE faiga o taulaga se ‘faiga masani’ a tino e pelā mo te faiga o ‵talo; e fakaasi atu ne te faiga o taulaga a lagonaga o te tino e uiga ki a ia eiloa, kae ko te faiga o ‵talo e fakaasi atu ei a lagonaga o te tino e uiga ki te Atua,” konā eiloa a muna a te tino poto i tala mua i te Tusi Tapu ko Alfred Edersheim.


How might we analyze our view of money? 	 E mafai pefea o iloilo aka ne tatou te ‵tou kilokiloga ki tupe?


Please, now, this city [Zoar] is nearby to flee there and it is a small thing. 	 E matea ne koe te fa‵kai foniki [ko Soala] tela?


Then, we can develop faith. 	 Mai konā, ko mafai ei o ati aka ne tatou a te fakatuanaki.


For the sake of upright ones, there will be a restoration in God’s due time. 	 Ona ko tino amio‵tonu, ka fai ne te Atua se toe fakafouga i tena taimi tonu.


The figurines are believed to have been “talismans abetting conception and childbirth.” 	 E fai a fātagata konei e pelā me ne “sai ke fesoasoani atu ki tino ke faka‵fua kae ke fa‵nau mai foki a tama‵liki.”


Warmly welcome fellow believers 	 Ke fakatalofa atu mo te alofa ki taina tali‵tonu


Subject Index for The Watchtower 2013 	 Te Fakasologa o Mataupu Te Faleleoleo Maluga 2013


His holy spirit empowered about 120 members of the new congregation to speak miraculously in different tongues to Jews and proselytes. 	 Ne ‵ligi ifo tena agaga tapu ki tino e toko 120 o te fakapotopotoga fou ke fai‵pati atu i ‵gana kese‵kese ki tino Iutaia mo tino o fenua fakaa‵tea kolā ne ‵fuli ki te lotu Iutaia.


It is the conscience. 	 Ko te loto lagona.


(Verses 12, 13) The Bible plainly tells us how we should live.—Micah 6:8. 	 (Fuaiupu e 12, 13) E fakaasi manino mai ne te Tusi Tapu a te auala e ‵tau ei mo tatou o ola.—Mika 6:8.


The rest of the rulers do what is bad in Jehovah’s eyes.* The activities of the five kings who place their confidence in Jehovah are emphasized. 	 A te tokoukega ne fai eiloa ne latou a mea ma‵sei i mua o Ieova.* Ne tāua ‵ki eiloa a galuega a tupu e toko lima kolā ne fakalago‵lago katoatoa ki a Ieova.


The Kingdom will have accomplished its mission. 	 Ka fakataunu mai i ei te fakamoemoega o te Malo.


4 Grieving the spirit can be the first step leading to the total loss of the influence of God’s active force in a Christian’s life. 	 4 A te fakafanoanoa atu ki te agaga e mafai o fai e pelā me ko te lasaga muamua telā e iku atu ki te galo katoatoa atu o te malosi galue o te Atua i te olaga o se Kelisiano.


Thus, shortly before he was put to death, Jesus could pray: “Father, glorify me alongside yourself with the glory that I had alongside you before the world was.”—John 17:5; Romans 6:4, 9; Hebrews 9:24; 1 Peter 3:18. 	 Tela la, mai mua malie eiloa o te taimi ne tamate ei a ia, ne mafai o ‵talo atu a Iesu penei: “Te Tamana! Tuku mai nei ki a au te ‵malu i ou mua, ko te ‵malu eiloa telā ne i a taua, kae seki faite te lalolagi.”—Ioane 17:5; Loma 6:4, 9; Epelu 9:24; 1 Petelu 3:18.


(Colossians 1:20) This is certainly true of those with whom Jesus made a special covenant to reign with him in heaven. 	 (Kolose 1:20; Tusi Paia, Samoa) E lavea atu te tonu o te mea tenei maise eiloa mō latou kolā ne fai ne Iesu ki ei se feagaiga fakapito ke pule fakatasi mo ia i te lagi.


“We [geophysicists] call them great earthquakes. 	 “E taku ne matou [tino sukesuke ki te mafulifuliga o tau o aso] a mea konei e pelā me ne mafuie fakama‵taku.


They overstepped proper bounds and did not respect their fellow Christians’ responsibility to make their own decisions. 	 Ne soli ne latou olotou tapula kae ne seki āva foki ki te tiute a olotou taina Kelisiano ke fai eiloa ne latou olotou fakaikuga.


After all, he had shown that he was wise enough to be king and that he had the power to satisfy the people’s physical needs. 	 Ko oti ne fakaasi atu ne ia i konā me ne lava kae ‵toe tena poto ke fai ei a ia mo fai te tupu kae ne maua foki ne ia te ‵mana ke tausi atu ki manakoga faka-te-foitino o tino.


(Luke 12:32; John 10:16) Those of the other sheep gathered in the time of the end will make up the “great crowd” destined to survive “the great tribulation,” with the prospect of living forever on a paradise earth. 	 (Luka 12:32; Ioane 10:16) A nisi mamoe kolā ne fakamaopoopo aka i te taimi o te gataga ka aofia i te “vaitino tokouke” kolā ne fakaiku aka ke ‵sao atu “i te fakasauaga lasi,” mo te fakamoemoega ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i te lalolagi palataiso.


To reject a false notion, how did Jesus make effective use of a local tragedy? 19 Effective illustrations can take the form of experiences or examples from which lessons can be drawn. 	 I te taimi e tasi, ne fakaaogā ne Iesu se fakalavelave ne fatoā tupu ke ‵teke atu ki te manatu ‵se me e oko atu a fakalavelave ki tino ma‵sei.


(Heb. 5:11-14) As a result, some develop an uncontrolled desire for material things—a desire that can never be fully satisfied. 	 (Epe. 5:11-14) E mafai o iku atu ki te atiakaga o se manakoga sē pulea ki mea faka-te-foitino—se manakoga telā e se mafai o fakamalie katoatoa.


Rather, by our obedience and submission, we “give them extraordinary consideration in love because of their work.”—1 Thess. 5:13. 	 Kae mai te ‵tou faka‵logo ki a latou mo te loto maulalo, e “fakaasi atu ki a latou se āva lasi i te alofa ona ko olotou galuega.”—1 Tesa. 5:13.


And to him there were given rulership and dignity and kingdom, that the peoples, national groups and languages should all serve even him. 	 Ne avatu ki a ia te pule, te fakaaloalo, mo te ‵malu fakatupu, ko te mea ke tavini atu ki a ia a tino katoa o malo katoa mo ‵gana kese‵kese.


As was true of the ancient Israelites, we must make sure that our voluntary sacrifices are acceptable to God. 	 E pelā mo tino Isalaelu mua, e ‵tau o fakamautinoa aka ne tatou me e talia ne te Atua a ‵tou taulaga kolā e fai atu mo te loto malie.


Today, Sime and his wife, Haidee, serve in Davao del Sur, in the southern part of the country, where Kingdom preachers are needed to cover the vast territory. 	 I aso nei, e ga‵lue atu a Sime mo tena avaga ko Haidee i Davao del Sur, se kogā koga i te feitu ki saute o te fenua telā e manakogina a tino talai o te Malo ke talai i te koga lasi ‵ki tenā.


7 God’s word is a source of unfailing spiritual light. 	 7 A te muna a te Atua ko te māfuaga eiloa o te mainaga faka-te-agaga telā e fakatuagagina.


7 There are, of course, times when we feel an especially urgent need for help. 	 7 E tonu, e isi ne taimi e lagona ei ne tatou me e ‵tau o maua ne tatou se fesoasoani.


Indeed, it will help us to find delight in doing Jehovah’s will. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ka fesoasoani mai foki te faiga tenā ke maua ne tatou a te fiafia tonu i te faiga o te loto o Ieova.


8 “Do Not Forget Kindness to Strangers” 	 8 Sa Puli te Uiga Atafai ki Tino ‵Fou


Gone will be the need for hospitals and medications. 	 Ka se toe manakogina foki eiloa a fakaimasaki mo vailakau.


(Matthew 11:29) He reflected the spirit of his heavenly Father, who urges the wicked to turn from their bad ways. 	 (Mataio 11:29) Ne fakaasi mai eiloa ne ia a uiga o tena Tamana faka-te-lagi, telā e fakamalosi atu ki tino amio ma‵sei ke ‵fuli keatea mai i olotou uiga ma‵sei.


Allen, mentioned in the previous articles, initially denied that he had a problem with alcohol. 	 A Allen, telā ne taku atu i te mataupu mua, ne fakafiti muamua ne ia me e seai se fakalavelave ki tena inu kava.


11 The apostle Paul urged Christians: “Always rejoice in the Lord. 	 11 Ne fakamalosi atu a te apositolo ko Paulo ki Kelisiano: “Ke fia‵fia faeloa i te Aliki.


MANIFEST A RESPECTFUL SPIRIT IN THE CONGREGATION 	 FAKAASI ATU SE KILOKILOGA ĀVA I TE FAKAPOTOPOTOGA


At first, Jesus would rule “in the midst of [his] enemies.” 	 Muamua la, ka pule Iesu “i ana fili.”


(Matt. 13:42) “The sons of the wicked one” are tormented by the fact that “the sons of the kingdom” have exposed the spiritually poisonous condition of these weedlike ones. 	 (Mataio 13:42) A “tino a te Tino Masei” e fakapuapuagatia ne te manatu me “i tino o te Malo” ko oti ne fakaasi faka‵sau atu ne latou a te tulaga poisini i te feitu faka-te-agaga o mouku fakatusa konei.


“Throw all your anxiety upon [God], because he cares for you.”—1 PETER 5:7. 1. In what important respect are Jehovah and Satan complete opposites? 	 “Fakaeke katoa ki luga i a ia [te Atua] a mea e manava‵se ei koutou, me e atafai atu eiloa ki a koutou.”—1 PETELU 5:7.


12 Satan has promoted other lies that could mislead us if we are not careful. 	 12 E fakamalosi aka ne Satani a nisi loi kolā e mafai o takitaki ‵se ei tatou māfai e se matapula‵pula tatou.


We keep on praying to Jehovah that we may find such individuals so that we may help them to follow the course that will lead to their salvation.—Proverbs 11:30; Ezekiel 33:11; John 6:44. 	 E tumau tatou i te ‵talo atu ki a Ieova ke mafai o maua ne tatou a tino penā ko te mea ke mafai o fesoasoani atu tatou ki ei ke olo atu latou i te auala telā e tau atu ki te fakaolataga.—Faataoto 11:30; Esekielu 33:11; Ioane 6:44.


In another of his letters, the apostle tells us to do “nothing out of contentiousness or out of egotism, but with lowliness of mind considering that the others are superior to you.” 	 I tena suā tusi, e fai atu te apositolo ke sa fai ne tatou “ne mea e fakavae i luga i te manatu fakapito mō te ‵lei o te tino, io me i luga i te fakamatamata; kae ke fakatau loto maulalo koutou, ke mo a foki e manatu ake koutou me ‵lei atu koutou i nisi tino.”


Godly wisdom, which brings joy, is given to ‘a man who is good before Jehovah.’ 	 A te poto mai te Atua, telā e maua mai i ei te fiafia, e tuku atu ki te ‘tino telā e fiafia ki ei a Ieova.’


Other possible causes may be loneliness or the feeling that other Christian youths are doing better spiritually. 	 Kāti a nisi pogai ko te sē sologa i te nofo tokotasi io me ko lagonaga me e ‵lei atu a nisi talavou Kelisiano i a ia i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


We will also see how the writings of Daniel added detailed insights into many of these kingdoms, sometimes centuries before they came into existence. 	 Ka tauloto foki tatou ki mea e uke atu e uiga ki te ukega o malo konei mai te tusi ko Tanielu. Ne tuku mai ne valoaga a Tanielu a fakamatalaga likiliki e uiga ki nisi malo konei i se fia selau tausaga a koi tuai o ‵tu mai latou.


As Jesus himself explained, he came “to give his soul a ransom in exchange for many.” 	 E pelā mo te fakamatalaga a Iesu, ne vau a ia ‘ke tuku atu tena ola mō tino e tokouke.’


(John 15:19, 20) As dedicated servants of Jehovah, we cannot sidestep the universal issue involving the sanctification of Jehovah’s name and the vindication of his sovereignty.—Ezekiel 38:23; Matthew 6:9, 10. 	 (Ioane 15:19, 20) E pelā me ne tavini tukugina atu a Ieova, e se mafai o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai te kinauga lasi telā e aofia i ei te faka‵maluga o te igoa o Ieova mo te fakamalugāga o tena pulega i te lagi mo te lalolagi kātoa.—Esekielu 38:23; Mataio 6:9, 10.


(1 Pet. 4:7) Persevering in prayer is essential to keeping on the watch. 	 (1 Petelu 4:7) A te ‵talo faeloa e tāua ki te ‵tou tumau i te matapula‵pula.


One important way to express faith in Jesus’ ransom is to show appreciation for his death by commemorating it, as he commanded. 	 E tasi te auala tāua e mafai ei o fakaasi atu te fakatuanaki ki te togiola a Iesu ko te fakaasi atu o te loto fakafetai mō tena mate mai tena fakamanatuga, e pelā eiloa mo tena fakatonuga.


(Read Romans 12:1.) 	 (Faitau te Loma 12:1.)


Jesus organized his followers to witness about Jehovah and to make disciples in all nations. 	 Ne fakatoka ne Iesu ana soko ke molimau atu e uiga ki a Ieova kae ke fai a soko i atufenua katoa.


Additionally, we will consider how anointed ones should view themselves and how we should react to any increase in the number of partakers worldwide. 	 E se gata i ei, ka sau‵tala foki tatou ki te auala e ‵tau ei o ‵kilo atu a tino fakaekegina ki a latou eiloa e pelā foki mo ‵tou kilokiloga ki so se fanakaga i te aofaki o tino kolā e fakaaoga ne latou a mea fakatusa i te lalolagi kātoa.


Negative thinking uses up energy. 	 E fakavāivāi sāle mai ki a au a mafaufauga sē aogā.


(Romans 2:28, 29) Jehovah extends praise impartially. Do we? 12. 	 (Loma 2:28, 29) E sē fakailoga tino a Ieova i te avatuga ne ia o vikiga.


“They will accumulate teachers for themselves to have their ears tickled.”—2 Timothy 4:3 	 ‘Ka fakatokouke ne latou a faiakoga mō latou ke fakamagisogiso ne latou olotou taliga’—2 Timoteo 4:3


The king believed the false report and ordered that all rebuilding in Jerusalem cease. 	 Ne talitonu a te tupu ki te lipoti ‵se tenā kae fai tena fakatonuga ke taofi aka te toe faitega o Ielusalema.


Notably, the world’s religions have been responsible for the most heinous bloodbaths of history. 	 I te fakanofonofoga tenei, e aofia sāle te tatino i te sē amiotonu. Se manatu tāua me i toe tamatega ‵lasi kae matagā o tino ne māfua mai i lotu o te lalolagi.


(Deuteronomy 1:30-33; 8:4) Jehovah mercifully allowed for forgiveness when mistakes were made. 	 (Teutelonome 1:30-33; 8:4) Ne talia ne Ieova mo te alofa ke fakamagalo atu olotou mea ‵se e fai.


Even when he was shouted at, how was Jesus able to help people? 	 Ke oko foki eiloa ki taimi kolā ne paka‵laga atu ei a nisi tino mo te kaitaūa ki a ia, ne mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu a Iesu ki tino?


Throughout the book, information is presented to help a Christian to imitate Jesus. 	 Ka maua i te tusi kātoa tenei, a fakamatalaga kolā e fesoasoani atu ki se Kelisiano ke fakaakoako ki a Iesu.


Jesus called attention to the fulfillment of David’s prophetic words when He referred to his betrayer and told his apostles: “I am not talking about all of you; I know the ones I have chosen. But it is in order that the Scripture might be fulfilled, ‘He that used to feed on my bread has lifted up his heel against me.’”—John 13:18. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu a te fakataunuga o pati fakapelofeta a Tavita i te taimi ne fakasino atu ei a Ia ki te tino telā ka fakalata ne ia a ia kae fai atu ki ana apositolo: “Au e se faipati e uiga ki a koutou katoa, me ko iloa ne au a latou kolā ko palele ne filifili ne au; ko te mea ke fakaoko ei a muna a te tusi penei, ‘A te tino telā ne kai ki aku meakai, ko fia taua mai ki a au.’”—Ioane 13:18.


13. What disguised snare is one of the Devil’s crafty acts, and what counsel in Proverbs is appropriate here? 	 13 A te suā malei a Satani ko te fakaloiloiga o tino ki faifaiga faivailakau.


What an awe-inspiring expression of love for humankind! 	 Ko tafaga la te fakaofoofogia o te fakaasimaiga o se alofa penā ki tino!


I felt as if I were having a bad dream and would soon wake up. 	 Ne mafaufau au me e moemiti masei fua au kae ko pili o ala aka.


(Gen. 2:24; 1 Cor. 7:39) “Therefore,” to use Jesus’ words, “what God has yoked together, let no man put apart”—neither the husband nor the wife nor anyone else. 	 (Kene. 2:24; 1 Koli. 7:39) “Tenā la,” e pelā mo pati a Iesu, “a lāua kolā ko oti ne fakatasi ne te Atua, e se mafai o ‵tala ne se tino”—e penā foki te tauavaga io me ko so se isi tino.


Her health suffered, but in 1956 she was set free and headed for Tulun. 	 Ne fakamasei ei tena ola ‵lei, kae i te 1956 ne fakasaoloto ei tou fafine kae ne fanatu ki Tulun.


What attitude did Jesus recommend to his disciples? 	 Ne a kilokiloga ne manako a Iesu ke maua ne ana soko?


Beware especially of all self-help books, tapes or seminars that offer far too much, in far too short a time, for far too little effort or self-discipline.” 	 Kae ke fakaeteete malosi i tusi, kaseti, mo seminā kolā e fai mai me e uke ‵ki a fesoasoani ka maua ne koe i se taimi toetoe e aunoa mo te taumafai malosi mo te loto pulea.”


Lot’s decision to move there would eventually cause his family much grief. 13. 	 Ona ko “tino Sotoma e amio ma‵sei kae agasala ki te Aliki,” ko muna i te Kenese 13:13.


• How did Jesus fulfill what was foreshadowed by the Atonement Day? 	 • Ne fakataunu mai pefea ne Iesu a te mea telā ne fakaata mai ne te Aso o te Faka‵māga?


Doesn’t the enemy have the same arrangement?” 	 E mata, e se tenā foki te palani a te fili?”


Jesus said: “No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. 	 Muna a Iesu: “E seai se tino e mafai o tavini ki matai e tokolua; me ka takalialia a ia ki te tino e tokotasi kae alofa ki te suā tino, io me ka ‵piki a ia ki te tino e tokotasi kae e se fiafia ki te suā tino.


(Colossians 1:5) It was “the will of God” that they have firm conviction about the certainty of their hope. 	 (Kolose 1:5) Ko “te loto o te Atua” ke tali‵tonu katoatoa latou ki te mautinoa o te fakamoemoega tenā.


Because they make up the group that John saw in a vision who “came to life and ruled as kings with the Christ for a thousand years.” 	 Me i a latou ko te potukau telā ne matea atu ne Ioane i tena fakaasiga, kolā e toe‵tu aka kae “ka fai latou mo faitaulaga a te Atua mo Keliso, kae ka pule fakatasi latou mo ia i te afe o tausaga.”


If Jacob [their younger son] ever takes a wife from the daughters of Heth . . . , of what good is life to me?” 	 Kafai foki la e avaga a Iakopo [te lā tamaliki tagata foliki] ki tamafine Heti . . . , kaati la e ‵tau mo au o na mate.”


Praise Jehovah from the heavens, praise him in the heights. 	 (Salamo 148:1, 2, 12, 13) E tonu, nei ke oko foki eiloa ki te se-gata-mai, ke na ‵viki atu tatou ki a Ieova mo ana galuega fakaofoofogia! Ka Tali Mai Pefea ne Koe?


A Letter That Highlights Unity 	 Se Tusi Telā ne Faka‵mafa Atu i ei a te ‵Kau Fakatasi


True, the preaching work plays a vital role in the salvation of honesthearted ones, but it also serves other important purposes. 	 E tonu, e tāua ‵ki a te faiga o te galuega talai ki te faka‵saoga o tino loto ‵lei, kae e aogā foki eiloa mō nisi pogai tāua.


7 Psalm 145:3 gives a major reason for praising Jehovah. 	 7 E tuku mai ne te Salamo 145:3 te pogai sili ke tavae atu ei ki a Ieova.


If he has often shown generosity to others, whereas you tend to be a bit tightfisted, why not note the joy that comes from giving to the elderly, the sick, or the needy? 	 Kafai ne fakaasi atu faeloa ne ia a te uiga kaimalie ki nisi tino, kae ko au e tai uiga kaiu, kaia e se kilo atu ei koe ki te fiafia e maua mai te tuku atu o mea ki tino ma‵tua, tino ma‵saki, io me ko tino ma‵tiva?


‘Did the Thessalonian Christians have appreciation for God’s Word?’ you may wonder. 	 E mafai o mafaufau koe me ‘e mata, ne fia‵fia a Kelisiano i Tesalonia ki te Muna a te Atua?’


I also withdrew from taking part in holiday celebrations and from attending mandatory church services. 	 Ne seki toe kau atu foki au ki fakamanatuga o aso malō‵lo mo lotu kolā ne ‵tau eiloa o ‵kau ki ei.


▪ How much time do these demand? 	 ▪ E pefea te uke o taimi e fakamāumāu ne koe ki mea konei?


A nonchalant or a diligent attitude, a positive or a negative attitude, a belligerent or a cooperative attitude, a complaining or a grateful attitude can strongly influence how a person deals with situations and how other people react to him. 	 A te kaugatā io me ko te kaugofie, te fiafia io me ko te fanoanoa, te fakalogogatā io me ko te fia fakalogo, te loto muimui io me ko te loto fakafetai, e mafai o ‵fuli malosi i ei a faifaiga a se tino penā foki loa mo faifaiga a nisi tino ki te tino tenā.


Of course, the principal’s words are not a command. 	 E tonu, e se fai a pati a te pule faiakoga e pelā me se fakatonuga.


(Daniel 6:10) He could not forgo his habit of praying to God, even when that proved to be life threatening. 	 (Tanielu 6:10) Ne seki mafai ne ia o taofi aka tena faiga masani ko te ‵talo atu ki te Atua, ke oko foki eiloa ki te taimi ko fakamataku ei tena ola.


(Psalm 32:7) What an expression of God’s loving-kindness! 	 (Salamo 32:7) Tenei eiloa te fakaasiga tāua e tasi o te alofa kaimalie o te Atua!


We should not expect God’s organization to supply a list of acceptable and unacceptable entertainment. 	 E se ‵tau o fakamoe‵moe tatou ke fakatoka mai ne te fakapotopotoga a te Atua se fakasologa o fakafiafiaga kolā e ‵lei io me ma‵sei.


(Matthew 6:5-13) Jesus taught that Jehovah responds in a fatherly way to the prayers of His servants, answering their sincere requests made in faith.—Matthew 7:7-11. 	 (Mataio 6:5-13) Ne akoako atu ne Iesu me e saga mai a Ieova e pelā me se tamana ki ‵talo a Ana tavini, kae tali mai ne ia olotou fakatagi e auala i te fakatuanaki.—Mataio 7:7-11.


Does that mean that ordinary people are not prone to becoming haughty? 	 E mata, e fakauiga i ei me e se mafai o fakamata‵mata a tino masani o te fenua?


Because of our inherited imperfection, we are sure to face situations that cause ill feelings. 	 Ona ko te tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa telā ne togi mai ki a tatou, e mautinoa eiloa me ka fe‵paki tatou mo tulaga kolā ka iku atu ki lagonaga ita.


At an appropriate time and in his own way, Jehovah will answer your prayers.—1 Thessalonians 5:17. 	 Ka tali mai a Ieova ki au ‵talo i te taimi tonu kae i tena auala eiloa.—1 Tesalonia 5:17.


Noah’s faith in that warning moved him to build the ark, thus saving his household.—Heb. 11:7. 	 Ne fakamalosi aka ne te fakatuanaki o Noa e uiga ki te faka‵pulaga tenā ke faite ne ia se vaka, ke faka‵sao ei a ia mo tena kāiga.—Epe. 11:7.


The study of God’s Word at our meetings and the kind and loving support that we give one another help us to keep our eyes focused on the prize. 	 A te sukesuke ki te Muna a te Atua i ‵tou fakatasiga mo te ‵tou fakatau fesoasoani atafai mo te alofa e fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke ‵kilo tonu atu faeloa ki te failoga.


Quoting Psalm 22, the apostle Paul wrote of Jesus: “I will declare your name to my brothers; in the middle of the congregation I will praise you with song.” 	 Mai te siki atu ne ia o te Salamo 22, ne tusi atu te apositolo ko Paulo e uiga ki a Iesu: “Au e faipati ki oku taina e uiga mō koe, e pese atu foki au i pese ki a koe i mua o te fakapotopotoga kātoa.”


(Gen. 3:16-19) At the same time, they inflicted on themselves and on us the terrible “disease” we have been discussing. 	 (Kenese 3:16-19) I te faiga penā, ne faka‵pisi mai ei ne lāua ki a lāua eiloa mo tatou katoa a te “masaki” ne sau‵tala tatou ki ei.


WEEK OF JANUARY 23-29, 2017 	 TE VAIASO I A IANUALI 23-29, 2017


He will not let pride or stubbornness prevent him from adjusting or even reversing a decision. 	 Ka se talia lele ne ia ke taofi aka ne te fakamatamata io me ko te loto ‵fika a ia mai te ‵fuliga o se filifiliga.


[Pictures on page 9] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 14]


Others consider their big issue to be family, health, or personal accomplishments. 	 E mafau‵fau a nisi tino me i mataupu tāua ki a latou ko kāiga, te ola ‵lei, io me ko mea totino ne fai ne latou.


Does God Have a Name? 	 E Mata, e Isi se Igoa o te Atua?


But we can come off victorious in this battle between the flesh and the spirit. 	 Kae e mafai o manumalo tatou i te taua tenei i te va o te foitino mo te agaga.


In no way! 	 Ikai!


After receiving training, he was ordered to blow up a police barracks. 	 I te otiga ne fakaakoako faka‵lei a ia ki ei, ne fakatonu atu ke faka‵pa ne ia a te koga ‵nofo o pulisimani.


If we are associated with a congregation like the one in ancient Smyrna, on what issue should our attention be focused? 16 What if we, whether our hope is heavenly or earthly, are associated with a congregation like the one in ancient Smyrna? 	 Ke na fesoasoani atu tatou ki nisi taina tali‵tonu ke ‵saga tonu atu latou ki te pogai ne talia ei ne te Atua a fakasauāga—ko te kinauga e uiga ki te pule sili i te lagi mo te lalolagi.


Finding Time for Bible Reading and Study 	 Ke Maua a Taimi ke Faitau Kae Sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu


How has a sense of urgency moved many Christians to change their lifestyle? 	 Ne fakamalosi atu pefea se lagonaga ke fai fakavave ke ‵fuli ei a olaga o Kelisiano e tokouke?


And many of the brothers and sisters who have received foreign missionary assignments have been trained at the Watchtower Bible School of Gilead. 	 Kae ko taina mo tuagane e tokouke kolā e ga‵lue e pelā me ne misionale i nisi fenua ne akoakogina latou i te Akoga i Kiliata.


(Revelation 11:15) Jehovah will “sanctify [his] great name” by means of the Messianic Kingdom.—Ezekiel 36:23. 	 (Fakaasiga 11:15) Ka fakamaluga ne Ieova a ‘tena igoa sili’ e auala i te Malo faka-Mesia tenei.—Esekielu 36:23.


What did Paul and Barnabas have to endure on their missionary tour together? 	 Se a te mea ne ‵tau o kufaki ei a Paulo mo Panapa i te lā malaga fakamisionale?


You have a positive message of good news to share with people in your ministry. 	 E isi se tala ‵lei telā e ‵tau o talai atu ne koe ki tino.