Responsible officers of the Society were imprisoned, falsely charged with sedition, as Jesus had been in the first century. 	 Ne ‵pei atu a nisi sui o te Sosaiete ki te falepuipui, me ne ‵losi ‵se atu me e fakamakosu ne latou te malo, e pelā mo te ‵losiga telā ne fai ki a Iesu i te senitenali muamua.


When people look at us, they just see our colour.” 	 Kafai e ‵kilo mai a tino ki a matou, e matea fua ne latou te motou lanu uli.”


(Matthew 9:36) Yet, he never—under any circumstances—condoned stealing. 	 (Mataio 9:36) Kae ne seki talia eiloa ne ia—mai lalo i so se fakanofonofogake kai‵soa a tino.


The keeping of God’s commandments, including those requiring moral cleanness, is the wise and proper course in life. 	 E poto kae e tonu foki te fakalogo ki fakatonuga a te Atua, e aofia i ei ko ana fakatonuga e uiga ki amioga ‵lei.


(John 13:12-15) Our hearts are warmed as we read how he taught his disciples in the preaching and disciple-making work. 	 (Ioane 13:12-15) E fakamafanafana mai ki ‵tou loto māfai ko fai‵tau tatou ki te auala ne akoako ei a soko ke talai kae fai ne latou a soko.


More than that, Jehovah wants your joy to last beyond the time of youth. 	 E se gata i ei, e manako a Ieova ke tumau te otou fia‵fia ke oko ki te taimi e ‵seke ei koutou mo te tulaga talavou.


“The desirable things of all the nations,” members of the great crowd, are still crowding through them. 	 Koi ulu mai ki loto a “koloa tāua” o atufenua, ko tino o te vaitino tokouke.


Logically, the harvest from all of this is the attitude that any religion with a feel-good effect is just fine. 	 A te tonuga loa, ko lavea atu mai i ikuga katoa konei me i so se lotu telā e maua ne tino i ei se lagonaga ‵lei, se lotu ‵lei tenā.


Curiously, when we pray, we freely admit that we are imperfect. 	 E ofo foki tatou me kafai e ‵talo atu tatou, e fakaasi ‵tonu atu ne tatou i a tatou e sē ‵lei katoatoa.


(Ps. 46:9) Why, God’s rule will even restore peace between humans and animals! 	 (Salamo 46:9) Ka toe fakafoki mai ne te pulega a te Atua a te filemu i te va o tino mo manu!


The next article will address these questions. 	 Ka faipati a te suā mataupu ki fesili konei.


It makes us certain that during the execution of divine judgment, Jehovah will find the wicked wherever they hide and will locate individuals he considers deserving of his mercy, no matter where they may live on this earth. 	 E fakamautinoa mai foki i ei ki a tatou me ka fakasala ne Ieova a tino amio ma‵sei katoa i so se koga e ‵muni i ei latou, kae ka ‵sala atu foki a ia ki tino loto ‵lei taki tokotasi kolā e ‵tau o fakaasi atu ki ei tena alofa fakamagalo i so se koga o te lalolagi e ola ei latou.


For example, what if you arrive at a gathering arranged by such a person and discover that there is no adult supervision? 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e a māfai e oko atu koe ki se maopoopoga ne fakatoka ne se vaegā tino penā kae fatoa iloa ne koe me e seai se tino matua ke tausi atu ki a latou?


How can children maintain their respect even if they feel that their parents made a mistake? 	 E mafai pefea ne tama‵liki o tumau i te āva faitalia me e ma‵natu aka latou me e ‵se te faiga a olotou mātua?


5 Amos did not begin his work by pronouncing Jehovah’s judgment against the wayward northern kingdom of Israel. 	 5 Ne seki kamata ne Amosa tena galuega mai te folafolaatuga o te fakamasinoga a Ieova ki matakāiga e sefulu o Isalaelu ona te lotou sē faka‵logo.


On the other hand, if Jesus did stand physically on the battlement of the temple, other questions arise: 	 I te suā feitu, moi ne fai ne tu tonu atu a Iesu i te koga maluga o te faletapu, e mafai eiloa o ‵sae aka a fesili, konei:


What is needed for one to become a worthy servant of God? 	 E mafai pefea o fakataunu ne tatou a te fakamoemoega tenā?


“I myself have put [blood] upon the altar for you to make atonement for your souls.” 	 “Tenā te mea ne fai ei a te fakatonuga a te Aliki ke ‵ligi sāle a toto ki luga i te fatafaitaulaga e faka‵ma ei a agasala a te fenua.”


We might even become “enraged against Jehovah himself.”—Prov. 19:3. 	 E mafai foki tatou o “ita . . . ki a Ieova.”—Faata. 19:3, NW.


They seemed like babes in comparison with those educated in the schools. 	 (Mataio 11:25; Galuega 4:13) E uiga ki “mea tonu . . . ne fuafuagina ne te Atua mō latou kolā e a‵lofa ki a ia,” ne tusi atu te apositolo ko Paulo ki ana taina tali‵tonu: “Ka ko tatou tonu eiloa ne fakaasi ki ei ne te Atua, ke iloa ne tatou ana mea ‵funa e alatu i tena Agaga.


21 Jehovah has endowed his human creation with free will. 	 21 Ko oti ne tuku mai ne Ieova ki ana mea ne faite a te saolotoga.


(1 Cor. 1:10) How grateful we are that “the faithful and discreet slave” provides Bible-based publications to help us maintain unity in our teaching and accomplish our work as evangelizers! 	 (1 Kolinito 1:10) E pefea te lasi o te ‵tou fia‵fia me e fakatoka ne “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto” a tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu, ke fesoasoani mai ei ke fakatumau te fealofani o ‵tou akoakoga kae ke fakataunu ei te ‵tou galuega e pelā me ne tino talai!


• Why is the joy of understanding “the deep things of God” open to all Christians? 	 • Kaia e avanoa ei ki Kelisiano katoa a te fiafia telā e maua mai i te malamalama i “fuafuaga ‵loto a te Atua”?


“They will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. 	 “Ka tuki ne latou olotou pelu ke fai mo mea fakamalū laukele ka ko olotou tao ke fai mo naifi ‵vele vao.


It may be that Abram halted at a spot on the Euphrates across from the ancient trade center of Carchemish. 	 Kāti ne mānava aka a Apelamo i tafa o te Eufilate telā e fakafesagai atu ki te koga faipisinisi i mua o Kakemisa.


The Bible highlights the importance of this quality. 	 E faka‵mafa ne te Tusi Tapu a te tāua o te uiga tenā.


To facilitate the preaching of the good news, to enhance the spiritual welfare of those carrying out this work, and to advance true worship. 	 Ke fesoasoani mai ki a tatou i te talaiga o te tala ‵lei, ke fakamalosi aka a te feitu faka-te-agaga o latou kolā e fai ne latou a te galuega tenei, kae fesoasoani ke gasolo ki mua a te tapuakiga tonu.


Yet, the Bible leaves no doubt that fornication, adultery, and homosexuality are gross sins in the eyes of God and that those practicing such sins “will not inherit God’s kingdom.”—1 Corinthians 6:9, 10; Matthew 5:27-32; Romans 1:26, 27. 	 Kae e fakaasi manino mai ne te Tusi Tapu me i te moe tasi kae sē avaga, te mulilua, mo te amio fakasotoma ko agasala matagā i mua o te Atua kae ko tino kolā e amio penā “ka se maua ne latou te Malo o te Atua.”—1 Kolinito 6:9, 10, NW; Mataio 5:27-32; Loma 1:26, 27.


Kill—Then Die a Martyr’s Death 	 Ke Tamate—Kae ke Mate e Pelā me se Matulo


Eager to Serve Jehovah—No Matter Where 	 E Loto Finafinau o Tavini ki a Ieova —I so se Koga


8 There was another problem with Israel’s repentance. 	 8 E isi foki se isi fakalavelave e uiga ki te loto sala‵mo o tino Isalaelu.


It was there that interested ones checked frequently for any “mail” from upstream. 	 Tenā eiloa te koga e āsi atu faeloa ki ei a tino fia‵fia mō so se “meli” mai i te vaitafe.


No doubt, you have experienced the truthfulness of this proverb: “The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him.”—Prov. 18:17, New International Version. 	 E se taumate ko oti ne oko ki a koe a te tonu o te faataoto tenei: “A te tino telā e muamua o faipati i te fono tulafono e mata tonu tena fakamatalaga, ke oko ki te taimi e vau ei te suā tino ki mua kae fesili atu ki a ia.”—Faata. 18:17, New International Version.


(Acts 17:25) What remarkable wisdom! 	 (Galu. 17:25) Mafāga o poto fakaofoofogia!


Ask yourself: ‘How am I doing? 	 Ke fesili ifo ki a koe eiloa: ‘E a nei au?


How did one youth deal with parental opposition? 	 Ne fakafesagai atu pefea se talavou e tokotasi ki ‵tekemaiga mai i ana mātua?


(Rev. 3:14) Jesus’ flawless life course on earth, including his sacrificial death, confirmed and made possible the fulfillment of the promises of Jehovah God. 	 (Fakaasiga 3:14) A te olaga ‵lei katoatoa o Iesu i te lalolagi, e aofia i ei tena mate e pelā me se taulaga, ne fakamautinoa kae ne mafai foki i ei o fakataunu a folafolaga a Ieova te Atua.


(Read Hebrews 12:11.) 	 (Faitau te Epelu 12:11.)


2 One marriage counselor said: “A good marriage is a process of continual change as it reflects new issues, deals with problems that arise, and uses the resources available at each stage of life.” 	 2 E fai mai se tino fakatonutonu i mea tau avaga: “A te fakaipoipoga ‵lei se fakatokaga telā e mafulifuli faeloa ona ko fakanofonofoga ‵fou, te fakafesagai atu ki fakalavelave kolā e ‵sae aka mo te fakaaogāga o faka‵leiga kolā e maua i vaega kese‵kese o te olaga.”


13, 14. (a) By showing Jesus all the kingdoms of the world, what was the Devil offering him? (b) How does Satan attempt to corrupt us? 	 13, 14. (a) Mai te fakaasi atu ki a Iesu a malo katoa o te lalolagi, se a te mea ne ofo atu ne te Tiapolo ki a ia? (e) Ne a taumafaiga a Satani e fai ke fakamasei ei tatou?


At Habakkuk 3:6, we read: “He [Jehovah God] stood still, that he might shake up the earth. He saw, and then caused nations to leap. 	 E fai‵tau tatou penei i te Sapakuka 3:6: “E galulu te lalolagi manafai e tu a ia [ko Ieova], e pole‵pole a malo manafai e kilo atu a ia.


Rather, they despised them, viewing them as “accursed people.” 	 I lō te fai penā, e takalia‵lia latou ki tino penā, kae e ‵kilo atu ki ei e pelā me ne tino “malaia.”


Separate your concerns from those of your former spouse as much as you can, including legal, financial, and medical records. 	 Ke na ‵vae keatea a mea ne manavase koe ki ei mai i tau avaga mua, e aofia i ei a pepa i mea tau tulafono, tupe, mo togafiti fakatokita.


19 What if our attention span is short and our mind starts to wander after a brief period of study? 	 19 E a māfai e toetoe fua te taimi e mafai ei o mafaufau ‵loto kae kamata tatou o mafaufau ki nisi mea i taimi e fai ei ‵tou sukesukega?


(Colossians 1:4-8) Yet, he must also have shared his concern about negative influences threatening the spirituality of the Colossians. 	 (Kolose 1:4-8) Kae kāti ne fakaasi atu foki ne ia tena manavase e uiga ki nisi mea sē ‵lei kolā ne fakamakosu ei te malosi faka-te-agaga o te kau Kolose.


Why is natural ability not the most important factor in our effectiveness as a teacher? 	 Kaia e se fai ei a te masani ‵lei i se mea mo fai te ‵toe mea tāua i te faiga e pelā me se faiakoga apo?


However, he still invites his servants to use their material things to support the work of his organization. 	 Kae koi ‵kami mai eiloa ne ia ana tavini ke fakaaoga olotou kope ke ‵lago atu ki te galuega a tena fakapotopotoga.


You Can Live Forever in Paradise on Earth, released in 1982, reached more than 81 million in 131 languages. 	 Ne tufa atu a kopi e silia atu i te 81 miliona i ‵gana e 131 o te tusi ko te E Mafai o Ola Koe ki te Se-Gata-Mai i te Lalolagi Palataiso.


If Christians had lingered in the city, they would have found themselves in an extremely dangerous position.—Matthew 26:52; Mark 12:17. 	 Moifai ne tai ‵nofo leva a Kelisiano i loto i te fa‵kai, penei ko ‵nofo atu eiloa latou i se tulaga fakamataku.—Mataio 26:52; Maleko 12:17.


Consider one instance. 	 Mafaufau la ki se mea e tasi.


Share interesting points that you have discovered during your study of God’s Word. 	 Ke fakaasi atu ki nisi tino a manatu ‵gali kolā ne maua ne koe i tau sukesukega ki te Muna a te Atua.


Others have even attacked his name itself, removing the name Jehovah from Bible translations and forbidding the use of it. 	 Ko oti ne ‵teke atu foki a nisi tino ki tena igoa, mai te tapalega keatea ne latou a te igoa o Ieova mai te ‵fuliga o te Tusi Tapu kae fakatapu foki ne latou ma fakaaoga te igoa tenei.


During March, a special provision allowed auxiliary pioneers to choose whether they would devote 30 or 50 hours to the field service. 	 A te mea nei ko te masina mai mua o te Fakamanatuga, kae ne tuku atu ki paenia lagolago se avanoaga fakapito ke filifili me talai latou ke maua te 30 itula io me ko te 50 itula.


Recall that in the 1870’s, a small group of sincere truth-seekers got together and formed Bible classes apart from the weeds—imitation Christians within the churches and sects of Christendom. 	 Masaua la, me talu mai te 1870, ne maopoopo fakatasi se potukau foliki o tino loto fakamaoni kolā e fia maua ne latou te munatonu kae kamata ne latou ne akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu, e se aofia i ei a mouku ma‵sei—ko Kelisiano ‵loi i lotu mo potukau fakalotu i Fenua Lotu Kelisiano.


19 No human can take credit for this. 	 19 E seai se tino e mafai o avatu ki ei a tavaega.


So having life and a measure of health, they want to use these assets in harmony with God’s purpose. 	 Tela la, mai te ola mo te malosi telā ko maua ne latou, e ma‵nako latou o fakaaogā a mea konā e ‵tusa mo te fuafuaga a te Atua.


Her brother, Lazarus, had died. 	 Ko mate tena tuagane, ko Lasalo.


Illustrations can breathe life into words, teaching lessons that become fixed in our memory. 	 E mafai o malamalama tatou i te uiga o pati māfai e fakaaogā a tala fakatusa, kae e akoako mai ei a mea aogā kolā e ‵piki mautakitaki i ‵tou mafaufau.


Because, in truth, they do not accept the Bible as God’s Word. 	 E fai penā me e se tali‵tonu latou i te Tusi Tapu ko te Muna a te Atua.


However, their efforts are often limited to personal testimonies, church services, or programs broadcast through the media—whether by means of television or on the Internet. 	 Kae ko olotou taumafaiga e gata eiloa i a latou, i olotou lotu, io me ko polokalame fakasalalau—i televise io me ko te itaneti.


“We try to visualize the situations that our first-century brothers were in and discuss what we would do under similar circumstances. 	 “E taumafai matou o fakaataata a tulaga ne oko ki ei a ‵tou taina i te senitenali muamua kae sau‵tala ki mea e mafai ne matou o fai i vaegā fakanofonofoga tai ‵pau penā.


They did not know his voice. 	 Ne seki iloa ne latou tena leo.


16 In 1946 a need was seen for a fresh Bible translation that took advantage of the latest scholarship and was not tainted by dogmas based on traditions of Christendom. 	 16 I te 1946, ne lavea atu ei te manakoga ke fai se ‵fuliga fou o te Tusi Tapu telā ne fai ei a fakatokaga fakatasi mo te fesoasoani o ‵fuliga ‵fou kae ne seki fakalailaigina ne akoakoga kolā e fakavae ki tuu a Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se.


The prophet had already seen God’s power at work. 	 Ko oti ne matea atu ne te pelofeta tenā a galuega o te malosi o te Atua.


Paul describes it as “the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience.” 	 E fakamatala mai ne Paulo a te kilokiloga tenei e pelā me ko “te agaga telā e galue nei i tino sē faka‵logo.”


A prophecy about this says: “In the days of those kings [human rulerships] the God of heaven will set up a kingdom [his heavenly government in the hands of Christ] that will never be brought to ruin. . . . 	 Ne fai mai se valoaga e uiga ki te mea tenei, penei: “I te taimi o takitaki konā [pulega a tino], kae ka fakatu ne te Atua o te lagi a te malo [tena malo faka-te-lagi i lima o Keliso] telā ka se toe gata mai. . . .


In his dream-vision, Daniel also saw that “the kingdom and the rulership . . . were given to the people who are the holy ones.” 	 I te fakaasiga telā ne lavea atu ne ia i tena moemiti, ne lavea foki ne Tanielu me i “te malosi mo te takutakua o malo kātoa . . . ka tuku atu ki tino o te Atua maluga.”


More important, it calls for compassion and concern for others and a heartfelt desire to share the light of truth with them for their eternal benefit.—Matthew 28:19, 20. 	 E sili atu i te tāua, e manakogina a te alofa atafai, te mafaufau ki nisi tino mo se manakoga ‵loto ke fakaasi atu te mainaga o te munatonu ke maua ei ne latou a mea aogā tumau.—Mataio 28:19, 20.


What is the individual publisher’s role in making disciples of people of “all the nations”? 	 Se a te tusaga o tino talai taki tokotasi i te faiga o soko mai tino o “fenua katoa”?


(Matthew 7:13, 14) Only one body of true Christians walks unitedly with God on the road of true worship. 	 (Mataio 7:13, 14) E tasi fua te fakapotopotoga o Kelisiano ‵tonu e sa‵sale fakatasi mo te Atua i te auala o te lotu tonu.


She decides to try to eliminate the sarcasm and angry words that she sometimes uses when she speaks to her husband and others. 	 Ne filifili aka ne tou fafine ke taumafai a ia o fakaseai a pati ita mo pati fakatauemu kolā e fakaaoga sāle ne ia māfai e faipati atu a ia ki tena avaga pelā foki mo nisi tino.


(Isaiah 1:18) The word “scarlet” denotes a bright-red color.* “Crimson” was one of the deep colors of dyed material. We can never through our own efforts remove the stain of sin. 	 (Isaia 1:18 Tusi Paia, Samoa) A te lanu ‵kula se lanu telā e fakaaogā sāle ke faka‵lanu ei a laugatu.* E sē mafai lele eiloa ne tatou o ‵solo keatea a te lailaiga o te agasala.


“Happy is the one that stays awake and keeps his outer garments, that he may not walk naked and people look upon his shamefulness.” 	 “Amutia a ia telā e ala faeloa kae tausi faka‵lei ona gatu, ko te mea ke mo a e fano sāle fuafua, ko masiasi ei a ia i mua o tino manafai e oko mai au!”


13 Why does God say: “Children, be obedient to your parents”? 	 13 Kaia e fai mai ei te Atua: “Tama‵liki, . . . faka‵logo ki otou mātua”?


[Blurb on page 25] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 25]


12 Education. 	 12 Akoakoga.


Unlike many of their coworkers, Christian providers see even the most menial of jobs as being dignified and important, a means of pleasing Jehovah God, since it enables them to provide for their loved ones. 	 E se pelā mo te tokoukega o tino kolā e ga‵lue fakatasi mo latou, e fakatāua eiloa ne fatukāiga Kelisiano a galuega ‵togi kolā e se tāua i te kilokiloga a tino, me e fakafiafia atu ei ki a Ieova te Atua, ona ko te mea e fai ei ke mafai ne latou o tausi atu ki olotou kāiga pele.


Just as a loving father disciplines his children, so Jehovah corrects those who seek to serve him. 	 E pelā eiloa mo te polopoloki ne se tamana alofa ana tama‵liki, e fakatonutonu foki ne Ieova a tino kolā e fia tavini atu ki a ia.


When the deceived prophet finally got on his way back to Judah, a lion found him and killed him. 	 I te taimi ne toe fanatu ei te pelofeta telā ne fakaloiloigina i tena auala ki Iuta, ne maua atu kae tamate foki a ia ne se leona.


‘Do Not Take Away My Life’ 	 “Fakaola Mai Au”


Parents, are you training your children to encourage others? 	 Mātua, e mata, e akoako ne koutou a otou tama‵liki ke fakamalosi atu ki nisi tino?


Such meekness harmonizes with the apostle Paul’s counsel.—Read Romans 12:17-19. 	 E fetaui ‵lei a te vaegā loto maulalo tenā mo pati polopoloki a te apositolo ko Paulo.—Faitau te Loma 12:17-19.


12 What dangers threaten our precious relationship with God? 	 12 Ne a mea e fakama‵taku ki ‵tou fesokotakiga tāua mo te Atua?


We will certainly be happy if we willingly accept their leadership. 	 Ka fia‵fia eiloa tatou māfai e talia ne tatou te lotou takitakiga mo te lotomalie.


What indicates that the demise of Babylon the Great is near? 	 Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i ei a te pili mai o te fakaseaiga o Papelonia te Sili?


Unhappily, in today’s world, such points of reference are quickly disappearing or are being ignored. 	 Kae se mea fakafanoanoa me ko gasolo ifo loa o seai ne vaegā fakatonutonuga penā i aso nei io me ko se ‵saga atu a tino ki ei.


What should you do if you want to teach others Bible truth? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne koe māfai e fia akoako atu ne koe a nisi tino e uiga ki te munatonu i te Tusi Tapu?


What is meant by the counsel to pray in our “private room”? 	 Se a te uiga o pati fakatonutonu ke ‵talo i tou “potu”?


The young man was released without reprisals and became a Kingdom publisher. 	 Ne fakasaoloto te tamataene ke fano e aunoa mo se fakasalaga kae ne fai mo fai se tino talai o te Malo.


By following reasonable legal procedures even when dealing with a relative and fellow believer, Jeremiah set an example for us. 	 Mai i te tau‵tali atu ki mea e ‵tau o fai e ‵tusa mo te tulafono, kāti i faifaiga ki se kāiga mo se taina talitonu, ne tuku mai eiloa ne Ielemia se fakaakoakoga ‵lei mō tatou.


How can the fear of God 	 E mafai pefea ne te mataku ki te Atua o


How can Christians resist bad influences? 	 E ‵teke atu pefea a Kelisiano ki fakamalosiga ma‵sei?


Why should we often praise Jehovah in our prayers? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o ‵viki faeloa tatou ki a Ieova e auala i ‵tou ‵talo?


Elisha Saw Fiery Chariots—Do You? 	 Ne Lavea ne Elisaia a Kaliota Afi E LAVEA NE KOE?


We may unwittingly minimize the problems we had in the past and at the same time exaggerate the joys, making it seem that things were a lot better than they really were. 	 E aunoa mo te iloa, ko kamata o mafau‵fau tatou me i ‵tou fakalavelave i aso mua e se na lo ko ma‵sei kae ne fia‵fia malosi atu tatou i taimi konā.


21 The Christian congregation shuns harmful words that “spread like gangrene.” (2 Timothy 2:16, 17; Titus 3:9) This is true whether such words reflect misleading secular “wisdom,” the propaganda of apostates, or thoughtless talk within the congregation. 	 21 E ‵teke atu te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano ki pati fakama‵taku kolā e fai “pela mo se mea ‵pala e kai ne ia te ‵kano.” (2 Timoteo 2:16, 17; Tito 3:9) E tonu te mea tenā, faitalia me e fakaasi mai ne pati konā a “poto” ‵se o te lalolagi, a tala ‵loi o aposetate, io me ko pati sē ‵lei a nisi tino i te fakapotopotoga.


(Matthew 6:9-13) Possibly this particular disciple was not present at that time, so Jesus kindly repeated the essential points of that model prayer. 	 (Mataio 6:9-13) Kāti ne seki nofo atu a te soko tenei i te taimi tenā, telā ne toe taku atu ei ne Iesu mo te alofa a manatu tāua i te ‵talo fakaakoako tenā.


They may even oppose you. 	 Kāti ka ‵teke atu foki latou ki a koe.


In what way have overseers “spoken the word of God” to their fellow Christians in the first century and today? 	 I te auala fea ne fakaasi atu ei ne ovasia a ‘te muna a te Atua’ ki taina Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua mo aso nei?


(Deut. 17:18, 19) However, David learned that when he might have been alone—‘inside his house’—he still needed to walk in integrity. 	 (Teutelonome 17:18, 19) Kae ne fatoa iloa aka ne Tavita me kafai ko nofo tokotasi atu a ia—‘i loto i tena fale’—koi ‵tau eiloa o fakamaoni a ia.


(Deuteronomy 32:4) How can you bring these qualities to the fore as you answer questions that are often raised on this issue? 	 (Teutelonome 32:4) E mafai pefea o fakasino atu koe ki uiga konei i te taimi e tali aka ei ne koe a fesili kolā e masani o ‵sae aka e uiga ki te kinauga tenei?


We have only to mention the Crusades, which pitted so-called Christians against Muslims; the Catholic Inquisition in Spain and Latin America; Europe’s Thirty Years’ War between Protestants and Catholics; and the bloodiest of them all, the two world wars of our century, both of which started in the realm of Christendom. 	 E mafai o taku atu ne tatou a Taua Fakalotu, kolā ne fakatau taua i ei a Kelisiano ‵Loi mo tino Lotu Musilimu; Fakasauāga kolā ne fai ne te Lotu Katolika i Sepania mo Latina Amelika; te Taua i Tausaga e Tolusefulu i Eulopa i te va o te Lotu Poletesano mo te Lotu Katolika; mo toe taua fakama‵ligi toto ko te avā taua a te lalolagi i te ‵tou senitenali tenei, kolā ne kamata mai i Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se.


MATTHEW 24:7; MARK 13:8 	 MATAIO 24:7; MALEKO 13:8


In what way do those who partake of the Memorial wine ‘share in the blood of the Christ’? 	 I te auala fea e ‘‵kau fakatasi ei i te toto o Keliso’ a tino kolā e inu i te uaina o te Fakamanatuga?


What lesson did Paul highlight when he later wrote to the brothers in Philippi, and what lesson can we learn from his words? 	 Se a te akoakoga ne fakaasi mai ne Paulo i te taimi ne tusi fakamuli atu ei a ia ki taina i Filipi, kae se a te akoakoga e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai i ana pati?


If our love for a fellow Christian has grown cold, it can be rekindled. 	 Kafai ko gasolo ifo eiloa te ‵tou a‵lofa ki se taina talitonu, e mafai o toe fakamalosi aka te alofa tenā.


(Isaiah 55:9) Furthermore, the Bible describes Jehovah as “a God of faithfulness, with whom there is no injustice; righteous and upright is he.” 	 (Isaia 55:9) E se gata i ei, e fakamatala mai ne te Tusi Tapu a Ieova e pelā me se “Atua e fakamaoni kae amiotonu; e fai ne ia te mea tonu kae nofogamalie.”


Thinking back, she says: “The many experiences we have had in helping out in a foreign-language field, along with the friendships we have made, have truly enriched our lives. 	 Mai te mafaufau ki taimi ko ‵teka, ne fai mai tou fafine: “A tala ‵gali e uke e uiga ki te fesoasoani atu o talai i se isi ‵gana, fakatasi mo taugasoa e uke ne fai ne māua, ne fakamalosi mai eiloa ki a māua.


10 We can avoid turning aside to false stories today if we scrutinize and are selective about what we listen to and what we read. For example, the media often promote immorality. 	 E fakamalosi aka ne nisi tino e tokouke a tino ke se fakamasani io me tali‵tonu ki te Atua.


They will receive us into these places, granting us eternal life either in heaven or in Paradise on earth. 	 Ka talia ne laua ke ulu atu tatou ki loto i fale konei, mai te tukumaiga o te ola se-gata-mai i te lagi io me ko te Palataiso i te lalolagi nei.


How do you think we could get someone interested in this subject?” 	 E mafai pefea o fai ne tatou se tino ke fiafia ki te mataupu tenei?”


Consider the use of alcoholic beverages. 	 Mafaufau ki te fakaaogaga o meainu ma‵losi.


In Paul’s day, how did rightly disposed ones—Jews and Gentiles—become part of spiritual Israel? 	 I aso o Paulo, ne fai pefea a tino loto ‵lei—tino Iutaia mo tino o Fenua Fakaa‵tea—mo fai ne vaega o te Isalaelu faka-te-agaga?


Before long, this sincere couple began to attend Christian meetings and to share in the ministry. 	 Ne seki leva kae kamata o ‵kau atu te tauavaga fakamaoni tenei ki fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano e pelā foki mo te galuega talai.


Likening sin to a debt too big to be repaid, Jesus said to Simon: “Two men were debtors to a certain lender; the one was in debt for five hundred denarii, but the other for fifty. 	 Ne fakatusa ne Iesu a te agasala ki se kaitalafu lasi telā ne seki mafai o ‵tina, mai te fai atu ki a Simona: “E tokolua tagata ne kaitalafu tupe i se tagata. A te suā tino e selau tālā tena kaitalafu, ka ko te suā tino e sefulu tālā.


Why is Christian hope like a helmet? 	 Kaia e fai ei te fakamoemoega faka-Kelisiano e pelā me se puloutau?


At the right moment, our “Grand Instructor,” Jehovah, by means of his Son and the slave class, has guided his people in matters of doctrine and conduct. 	 E alatu i tena Tama mo te potukau e pelā me se tavini, e takitaki ne te tino telā e “akoako” ne ia tatou, ko Ieova, ana tino e uiga ki akoakoga mo amioga.


(1 Tim. 6:17-19) We gladly use our resources to give gifts to our loved ones and to help those in need. 	 (1 Timo. 6:17-19) E fia‵fia eiloa tatou o fakaaoga ‵tou mea e maua ke tuku atu a meaalofa ki ‵tou tino pele kae fesoasoani atu ki a latou kolā e ma‵nako ki ei.


“Knowing that I made a decision that pleases Jehovah makes me happy. 	 “A te iloa atu me ko oti ne fai ne au se fakaikuga telā e fakafiafia atu ki a Ieova e fai ei au ke fiafia malosi.


DELIVERED AT THE RED SEA 	 NE FAKA‵SAO LATOU I TE TAI KULA


How do the Hebrew Scriptures bear witness about Jesus? 	 E molimau atu pefea a te Tusi Tapu i te ‵gana Epelu e uiga ki a Iesu?


But by being forgiving, we promote and preserve the unity in the congregation. 	 Kae mai i te loto fakamagalo, e fakamalosi kae fakatumau ne tatou a te fealofani i te fakapotopotoga.


18 David’s psalm concludes with these reassuring words: “Jehovah is redeeming the soul of his servants; and none of those taking refuge in him will be held guilty.” 	 18 Ne fakaoti te salamo a Tavita ki pati fakamalosi loto konei: “Ka toe ‵togi mai ne Ieova a foitino o ana tavini; kae e seai se tino telā e lafi ki a ia ka fakasala.”


(John 14:31; 15:13) So our deliverance is due, in large part, to the love of Jehovah’s Son. 	 (Ioane 14:31; 15:13) Tela la, a te pogai sili e faka‵saogina ei tatou, ona ko te alofa o te Tama a Ieova.


Rejoice and leap for joy, since your reward is great in the heavens.” 	 Ke ‵lifu kae ke fia‵fia foki koutou: me i te otou taui lasi e i te lagi.”


It is a priceless gift that has been given to us, bringing us great joy. 	 Se meaalofa tafasili i te gali ne tuku mai ki a tatou, telā e maua i ei ne tatou a te fiafia lasi.


11 To avoid sexual immorality, we might do well to ask ourselves, ‘Do I allow my eyes to arouse in me an appetite for immoral material readily found in books, on television, or on the Internet?’ 	 11 Ke ‵kalo keatea mai faifaiga fakatauavaga matagā, se mea ‵lei ke fesili ifo tatou penei, ‘E mata, e talia ne au ke kilo atu oku mata ki fakamalosiga fakatauavaga matagā i tusi, televise, io me ko te Itaneti?’


• How did love contribute to Jesus’ outstanding courage? 	 • Ne aogā pefea a te alofa ki te loto toa se fuafuagina o Iesu?


Today, they happily serve with the sign-language group in Mandalay. 	 Nei la, ko tavini atu lāua mo te fia‵fia i te potukau fai tāga i Mandalay.


If so, what is it, and how can we protect ourselves? 	 Kafai e penā loa, se a te mea tenā, kae e mafai pefea o puipui tatou mai i ei?


How was Solomon’s reign described by a contemporary ruler? 	 Ne fakamatala mai pefea ne se tino pule i taimi konā a te pulega a Solomona?


• Why did Jehovah select Christ’s associate rulers from among mankind? 	 • Kaia ne filifili ei ne Ieova a tino kolā ka pule fakatasi mo Keliso mai tino i te lalolagi nei?


While you need solitude for mourning, prolonged isolation is unwise. 	 E tiga eiloa e manakogina se taimi ke fanoanoa ei koe, a te nofo tokotasi mō se taimi leva e sē se faiga poto.


Jehovah is God’s name as revealed in the Bible. For more information, see chapters 3, 8, and 11 of the book What Does the Bible Really Teach? 	 Ke maua a fakamatalaga e uke atu, ke onoono ki te mataupu e 3, 8, mo te 11 o te tusi ko te Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu?


How can we be more successful in making decisions? 	 E mafai pefea o iku manuia a ‵tou fakaikuga?


The same is true of our ability to hear beautiful music, the sound of a bird, or the voice of a loved one. 	 E penā foki eiloa mo te mafai ne tatou o lagona a pese ‵gali, te logoā mai o se manu eva, io me ko te leo o se tino e pele ki a koe.


Indeed, if Jehovah paid so high a price for us—offering his only-begotten Son—he must surely love us deeply. 	 E tonu, kafai ne ‵togi ‵mafa ‵ki te ‵togi o tatou ne ‵togi atu ne Ieova—e auala i te tukumaiga o tena Tama e tokotasi—ko tena uiga e ‵tau o lasi ‵ki tena alofa ki a tatou.


Furthermore, parents can become so busy caring for their sick child that their marriage suffers. 	 E se gata i ei, e mafai o fakalavelave malosi a mātua i te tausiga o te lā tamaliki masaki tenā ko tigāina ei te olaga fakatauavaga o lāua.


19 With complete confidence in God’s spirit, then, pour your heart into every assignment, become skilled at what you are given to do, and look to Jehovah for assistance. 	 19 Tela la, mai te talitonu katoatoa ki te agaga o te Atua, ke galue mo te loto kātoa, ke apo koe i galuega kolā e tuku atu ke fai ne koe, kae kilo atu ki a Ieova mō se fesoasoani.


We cannot truly love or trust a stranger. 	 E se mafai o a‵lofa ‵tonu io me e tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou ki se tino telā e se iloa ‵lei ne tatou.


As a result, they justify the amount of dishonesty that will suit their situation. 	 A ko te ikuga, ko se fakamaoni latou i olotou faifaiga ko te mea ke fetaui mo olotou fakanofonofoga.


16 Indeed, it is the “evil slave” who concludes that the Master is delaying. 	 16 E tonu, ko te “tavini sē fakamaoni” telā e fai mai me koi tuai o oko mai te Pule.


Of course, Adam and Eve were only the first humans to pursue a course of disobedience. 	 E tonu, ko Atamu mo Eva eiloa a tino muamua ne olo atu i te auala o te sē fakalogo.


What questions arise concerning secular employment and other pursuits? 	 Ne a fesili e ‵tau o ‵sili ifo ne Kelisiano ki a latou eiloa e uiga ki te lotou taviniga ki a Ieova?


9 Like the psalmist, Paul found strength in reflecting on Jehovah’s constant support. 	 9 E pelā mo te faisalamo, ne maua ne Paulo a te malosi mai te mafaufau ki te fesoasoani tumau o Ieova.


Then in his 70’s, Daniel has “a dream and visions of his head upon his bed.” 	 Ko 70 tupu a tausaga o Tanielu i te taimi tenā, kae ne ‘fai tena moemiti, lavea ei ne ia te fakaasiga ne oko mai ki a ia i te po.’


7 How did those five brothers prove to be a strengthening aid? 	 7 Ne fai pefea a taina konā e pelā ne mea fakamalosi loto?


“As for the dead, they are conscious of nothing at all.”—ECCLESIASTES 9:5. 	 “Ka ko tino ‵mate e seai se mea a latou e iloa.” —FAILAUGA 9:5.


However, Jesus also counseled us to keep on “seeking first . . . [God’s] righteousness.” 	 Kae ne polopoloki mai Iesu ke tumau tatou i te ‘‵sala muamua atu ki te amiotonu o te Atua.’


Of all the people in Judah, though, Jehovah chose Amos to do His work. 	 Kae mai tino Iuta katoa, ne filifili ne Ieova a Amosa ke fai ne ia Tena galuega.


15:29—What does it mean to be “baptized for the purpose of being dead ones”? 	 15:29—Se a te uiga o te “papatisogina o latou e sui ei a tino kolā ne ‵mate”?


The Bible admonishes us to “become full-grown in powers of understanding.” (1 Corinthians 14:20) Our goal is to “attain to the oneness in the faith and in the accurate knowledge of the Son of God, to a full-grown man, to the measure of stature that belongs to the fullness of the Christ.” 	 E fakamalosi mai te Tusi Tapu ki a tatou “ke mafau‵fau faka‵lei, . . . e pelā mo ne tino ko ma‵tua mafaufau.” (1 Kolinito 14:20) A te ‵tou fakamoemoega ko te taumafai “ke oko atu tatou katoa, ki te tasi o tatou i te ‵tou fakatuanaki mo te ‵tou poto e uiga ki te Tama a te Atua; ke fai foki tatou mo tino ko ma‵tua a mafaufau, ko te mea ke oko tatou ki te katoatoaga o te foitino kātoa o Keliso.”


Overcoming Pride and Jealousy 	 Ke Manumalo i te Fakamatamata mo te Loto Masei


The host likely has worked hard to prepare the meal.—w18.03, p. 18. 	 Kāti ne galue malosi eiloa te tino tenā ke fakatoka a mea‵kai.—w18.03, itu. 18.


Consequently, what can we conclude about the line of descent leading to Jesus, the Messiah? 	 Tela la, se a te mea e mafai o fakaiku aka ne tatou e uiga ki te gafa telā e tau atu ki a Iesu, te Mesia?


Gospel writer John states: “Jesus, knowing they were about to come and seize him to make him king, withdrew again into the mountain all alone.” 	 E fai mai a te tino tusi Evagelia ko Ioane: “I te iloaga ne Iesu me ka o‵mai latou o puke a ia mo fai te lotou tupu, ne fano tokotasi ei a ia ki te mauga.”


What three things are necessary for us to succeed in our lifesaving work? 	 Ne a mea e tolu e ‵tau o fai ko te mea ke manuia tatou i ‵tou galuega faka‵sao tino?


Do you think that it would have been reasonable for Noah and his family to focus their efforts on developing a business, getting ahead among their contemporaries, or establishing a comfortable lifestyle? 	 E mata, e mafaufau koe me ne ‵lei atu moi fai ne fakaaoga ne Noa mo tena kāiga olotou taimi ke kamata se pisinisi, ke manuia atu latou i nisi tino, io me maua ne latou a mea ‵gali e uke?


How strengthening! 	 E pefea te fakamalosi loto o te mea tenā!


Linda: I was born in South Africa. 	 Linda: Au ne fanau i Afelika ki Saute.


Jehovah “Is Not Partial” 	 A Ieova “e se Fakailoga Tino”


What a joy to see that many are staying very close to Jehovah’s organization, attending the meetings regularly, and studying the Bible diligently. 	 Mā‵faga o mea fakafiafia ke lavea atu me e fakapili‵pili atu a tino e tokouke ki te fakapotopotoga a Ieova, ‵kau atu faeloa ki fakatasiga, kae sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu mo te loto fia‵fia.


Mario was also strengthened by the Kingdom hope. 	 Ne fakamalosi atu foki te fakamoemoega e uiga ki te Malo ki a Mario.


Job had been dead for many centuries when Ezekiel recorded the words of our theme text. 	 Ko leva eiloa ne mate a Iopu i se fia selau tausaga ko ‵teka i te taimi ne tusi ei ne Esekielu a pati konei i te ‵tou tusi siki fakavae.


“Then let those in Judea begin fleeing to the mountains, and let those in the midst of her withdraw, and let those in the country places not enter into her; because these are days for meting out justice, that all the things written may be fulfilled.” 	 “Ka ko latou kolā e ‵nofo i Iutaia, e ‵tau o ‵tele ki mauga; ka ko latou kolā e ‵nofo i loto i Ielusalema, e ‵tau o olo keatea; ka ko latou kolā e ‵nofo i te vao, e se ‵tau o olo atu ki te fa‵kai. Me ko aso nei, ko aso o te Fakasalaga,’ ko te mea ke fakataunu ei a mea katoa ko oti ne tusi i te Tusi.”


The prophecy of Micah, quoted earlier, goes on to say that His “origin is from early times, from the days of time indefinite.” 	 E fai mai te valoaga a Mika telā ne siki mai muamua me i “tena gafa e vau mai aso mua eiloa.”


In a land where the work is restricted, brothers make their homes available for use as local Kingdom Halls, allowing many pioneers and others with limited funds to have a meeting place without a financial burden. 	 I se fenua telā ne fakatapu ei te galuega, ne fakaavanoa ne taina a olotou fale e pelā me ne Fale Tapuaki, ko mafai ei o fakafaigofie ki paenia mo nisi taina aka kolā e se uke olotou tupe.


Thousands Thronging to True Worship 	 Ko Maopoopo Atu Nei te Fia Afe o Tino ki te Tapuakiga Tonu


(Proverbs 17:14) Try to acknowledge a householder’s reason for not listening that day. 	 (Faataoto 17:14) Taumafai ke malamalama koe i te pogai ko sē fia fakalogologo atu ei te tino i te fale i te aso tenā.


12 Though you were baptized in the name of the Son, you are keenly aware of your own sinful inclinations. 	 12 E tiga eiloa ne papatiso koe i te igoa o te Tama, e iloa ‵lei eiloa ne koe ou manakoga agasala.


They do not have to be anointed of the Lord in order to declare the Lord’s message. 	 E se ‵tau o fakaekegina latou ne te Aliki ko te mea ke folafola atu te fekau a te Aliki.


(2 Peter 3:13) Our fine works also include manifesting the fruitage of God’s spirit in our everyday life, thus glorifying our heavenly Father. 	 (2 Petelu 3:13) E aofia foki i ‵tou galuega ‵lei a te fakaasiatuga o fuataga o te agaga i ‵tou olaga i aso katoa, telā e faka‵malu atu ei ki ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi.


19 One way to provide spiritual assistance is to pray with and for those who are ill. 	 19 A te auala e tasi e mafai ei o fesoasoani atu tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga ko te ‵talo mō latou kolā e ma‵saki kae ke ‵talo fakatasi foki mo latou.


Maintain an Appreciative Attitude 	 Ke Fakatumau se Uiga Loto Fakafetai


(Lev. 23:15-20) This offering marked the start of the wheat harvest. 	 (Levi. 23:15-20) A te taulaga tenei ne fakamailoga ki te kamataga o te ‵katiga o saito.


What has he done to cause them to rebel? 	 Ne a ana mea ne fai ne ala ei o ‵teke atu latou ki a ia?


One prominent financier recently said: “We are becoming enmeshed in a vicious circle of escalating violence.” 	 E fai mai penei se tino apo i mea tau tupe e tokotasi fakamuli nei: “Ko ‵lave tatou i te matasele o fakasauāga kolā e olo aka faeloa o sinā ma‵sei atu.”


Even if we occasionally chafe at some counsel we receive, we need not despair. 	 Kafai foki e se fia‵fia tatou ki nisi pati fakatonutonu kolā e maua ne tatou i nisi taimi, e se ‵tau o fanoa‵noa tatou i ei.


Warialda is a diverse farming community where sheep and cattle are raised and grain and small crops are grown. 	 A Warialda se kogā koga telā e fagai ei a mamoe, pulumakau, kae ‵toki foki i ei a lakau kaina.


The prophecy itself gives the answer. 	 E maua te tali mai i te valoaga.


(Gal. 2:20, 21) Have faith that the ransom is the basis for forgiving your sins. 	 (Kala. 2:20, 21) Ke fakatuanaki me i te togiola ko te fakavae mō te fakamagaloga o au agasala.


Mary’s Role in God’s Purpose 	 Te Tulaga o Malia i Fuafuaga a te Atua


• Why are “deeds of godly devotion” vital? 	 Se a te mea e fakamalosi mai ke fai ne tatou ona ko te amio atua?


13, 14. (a) How does Jehovah demonstrate reasonableness? (b) What can we learn about reasonableness from the way God dealt with Lot? 	 13, 14. (a) E fakaasi mai pefea ne Ieova a te loto malamalama? (e) Se a te mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou e uiga ki te loto malamalama mai i faifaiga a Ieova ki a Lota?


True Christians today are every bit as zealous in publicly ascribing praise to God as were Christians in the first century. 	 I aso nei, e loto finafinau eiloa a Kelisiano o avatu a vikiga mo tavaega ki te Atua e pelā eiloa mo Kelisiano i aso o te kau apositolo.


According to Romans 10:1, 2, for what reasons did Paul not give up on those who reacted negatively to the Kingdom message? 	 E ‵tusa mo te Loma 10:1, 2, ne a pogai ne seki ‵fiu i ei a Paulo i a latou kolā ne seki ‵saga tonu atu ki te fekau o te Malo?


It is in the attitude that grows in the murderer’s heart. 	 Kae ne māfua mai i te uiga telā ko leva ne tupu aka i loto i te loto o te tino tatino.


(James 4:7, 8) How we can do this will be considered in the following article. 	 Ne a puipuiga kolā e tuku mai ne Ieova ke ‵teke atu ei ki te Tiapolo? 4.


Is it not true that bad thoughts can lead to acts that offend God and hurt others? 	 E mata, e tonu eiloa me e mafai o iku atu a mafaufauga ma‵sei ki amioga kolā e se fiafia ki ei te Atua kae fakalogo‵mae atu ki nisi tino?


(Genesis 45:9-11; 47:12) Yes, honoring aged parents includes protecting them and providing for them materially when they are not in a position to care for themselves. 	 (Kenese 45:9-11; 47:12) E tonu, a te āva ki mātua kolā ko ma‵tua, e aofia i ei te puipuiga o latou mo te tausi atu foki ki a latou i te feitu faka-te-foitino māfai ko sē mafai ne latou o fai penā.


(Isaiah 60:7a) Pastoral tribes are coming to the holy city to offer the best from their flocks to Jehovah. 	 (Isaia 60:7a) Ka olo atu foki a matakāiga kolā e tausi manu ki te fa‵kai tapu o ofo atu ne latou a manu tafasili i te ‵lei mai i olotou lafu manu ki a Ieova.


(Ps. 7:8, 9) We know that God can look into the very depths of the inner person, the figurative “heart and kidneys.” 	 (Salamo 7:8, 9) E iloa ne tatou me e mafai o kilo atu te Atua ki ‘mafaufauga mo manakoga’ o te tino.


GAZE intently into the sky as long as you like, but you will not see a spirit person. 	 FAITALIA me e pefea te leva e onoono ei koe ki luga i te lagi, ka seai eiloa se tino e pelā me se agaga e matea ne koe i ei.


6, 7. Why were many unwilling to put faith in Jesus? 	 6, 7. Kaia ne seki loto fia‵fia ei a tino e tokouke o fakatuanaki ki a Iesu?


2:9, 10. Like Job, we should remain firm in faith even if family members do not value our spiritual pursuits or pressure us to compromise or give up our faith. 	 2:9, 10. E pelā mo Iopu, kafai e se fakatāua ne ‵tou kāiga ‵tou fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga io me e fakamalosi mai ke gutugutulua tatou io me ke fakavāivāi ‵tou fakatuanaki, e ‵tau eiloa mo tatou o ‵mautakitaki i te fakatuanaki.


Clearly, from a doctrinal standpoint, there has been a need to bring our songbook up-to-date. 	 E fakaasi faka‵lei mai i akoakoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu, me e manakogina ke fakafou te ‵tou tusi pese.


(Ps. 15:1-5; 1 Pet. 3:4) Faith and humility distinguished some who were known by God. 	 (Salamo 15:1-5; 1 Petelu 3:4) A mea konei ko te fakatuanaki mo te loto maulalo.


Concerning the events of those days, Henryk recalls: “In all my trying situations, Jehovah never left me. 	 Ne fai mai a Henryk e uiga ki mea ne ‵tupu i aso konā: “I tulaga faiga‵ta katoa ne fe‵paki mo au, ne seki tuku tiaki lele eiloa au ne Ieova.


Then you might carry some tracts or brochures in those languages. 	 Ko mafai ei o ave ne koe a tamā pepa io me ko polosiua i ‵gana konā.


None of the resurrected spoke of what had occurred during the short time they were dead. 	 E seai loa se tino i a latou kolā ne toe faka‵tu aka ne faipati mai e uiga ki mea ne ‵tupu i te taimi toetoe telā ne ‵mate ei latou.


Many think that such things are a result of the evil inherent in human nature and that the main cause of evil is our own dark instincts. 	 E tali‵tonu a tino e tokouke me i mea konei ko ikuga o uiga ma‵sei i loto i tino, a ko te pogai tonu o mea ma‵sei konei ko ‵tou lagonaga ma‵sei telā ne fa‵nau mai mo tatou.


In doing so, they followed the rebellious course that Satan the Devil had already taken.—Genesis 3:1-6. 	 I te faiga o te mea tenā, ne tau‵tali atu ei lāua i te auala ‵teke telā ko oti ne fanatu i ei a Satani te Tiapolo.—Kenese 3:1-6.


15 Really, if you had to depend on such translations, you might overlook a very important point, and this could limit your understanding of the Bible’s message. 	 15 E tonu, kafai e fakalagolago koe ki ‵fuliga konei, kāti ka sē lavea atu ne koe te manatu tāua i ei, kae ka foliki fua tou mainaga i te fekau a te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki ei.


12. (a) How does Jehovah provide for his spiritual household? (b) How do you feel about these provisions? 	 12. (a) E fesoasoani mai pefea a Ieova ki tena kāiga faka-te-agaga? (e) E pefea ou lagonaga e uiga ki fesoasoani konei?


1, 2. (a) Why does darkness cover the earth today? (b) How has Jehovah’s light progressively shone on his people? 	 1, 2. (a) Kaia e ufi ei te lalolagi ne te pouliga i aso nei? (e) Ne gasolo aka pefea o maina mai te mainaga mai i a Ieova ki luga i ana tino?


(Ps. 92:12-14) His wife’s illness has limited Héctor’s activity in God’s service, but it has not dampened his joy. 	 (Sala. 92:12-14, NW) Ne fai ne te masaki o tena avaga ke mu‵tana ana mea e fai i te taviniga ki te Atua, kae e seki fakavāivāi atu eiloa ki tena fiafia.


God’s Qualities Revealed 	 Ko Fakaasi Mai a Uiga o te Atua


Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever is caused by a virus that is related to Ebola. 	 A te fiva ko te Marburg Hemorrhagic e māfua mai se famai telā e tai ‵pau mo te masaki ko te Ebola.


The account goes on to say: “Immediately Jehovah opened the attendant’s eyes, so that he saw; and, look! the mountainous region was full of horses and war chariots of fire all around Elisha.” (2 Ki. 6:15-17) What can we learn from this and other events in Elisha’s life? 	 E fai mai te tala: “Tenā la, i te kiloakega o te tavini a Elisaia, lavea ei ne ia a te feitu o te koga maluga e ‵tu ei a solofanua mo kaliota afi e fakatamilo i a Elisaia.” (2 Tupu 6:15-17) Ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai te mea tenei mo nisi mea ne ‵tupu i te olaga o Elisaia?


False Teachers Disown Jesus 	 Ko Fakafiti ne Faiakoga ‵Loi a Iesu


Hence, Jehovah, as a wise and experienced friend, gives us advice as to the kind of individuals we should trust. 	 E pelā me se taugasoa poto kae atamai, e tuku mai ne Ieova a fakatakitakiga aogā e uiga ki vaegā tino kolā e ‵tau o tali‵tonu tatou ki ei.


Who are included in the domestics, and why? 	 Ko oi ne aofia i nisi tavini, kae kaia?


8 David prayed: “Examine me, O Jehovah, and put me to the test; refine my kidneys and my heart.” 	 8 Ne ‵talo atu a Tavita, penei: “Ieova, sukesuke mai kae tofotofo mai au; faka‵ma aka oku nonu mo toku fatu.”


10 One principal way to keep our love for Jehovah strong is stated by Paul himself. 	 10 A te auala tāua e tasi ke fakatumau te malosi o ‵tou a‵lofa ki a Ieova ko te mea telā ne taku mai ne Paulo.


(2 Chron. 15:7, ftn.; Heb. 12:12) It is common for a person in that situation to give up. 	 (2 Nofo. 15:7; Epe. 12:12) E masani sale o loto vāivāi se tino telā ko nofo i se tulaga penā.


Therefore, I decided to accompany him in that work and continued to do so for a number of years. 	 Tela la, ne fakaiku aka ne au ke kau atu au ki a ia i te galuega tenā kae ne tumau eiloa o fai penā i tausaga e uke.


(1 Timothy 5:23; 2 Timothy 4:20) Paul had anxiety for fellow believers. 	 (1 Timoteo 5:23; 2 Timoteo 4:20) Ne manavase foki a Paulo ki ana taina tali‵tonu.


Make suitable application of the study material so that each member of the family benefits.—Ps. 148:12, 13. 	 Fakaaoga faka‵lei a mea faigaluega mō sukesukega ko te mea ke maua ne tino taki tokotasi i tou kāiga a mea aoga mai i ei.—Sala. 148:12, 13.


“With the passing of time,” she continued, “a person may want to choose a religion. 	 Ne toe fai atu a ia penei: “Fakamuli ifo kāti ka fia kau atu koe ki se lotu.


Cleanliness, however, is much more than outward appearance. 	 E se gata fua i foliga kolā e lavea ki mata i te tu ‵mā.


The hope we had now becomes much more real, more solid, more personal. 	 Ko sili atu nei te tonu, te mautakitaki mo te aogā o te fakamoemoega tenā ki a koe.


Keep in mind, too, that the original Hebrew text had no punctuation, such as quotation marks. 	 Ke masaua foki, me i te ‵fuliga i te ‵gana Epelu e se fakaaoga a fakailoga, e pelā mo fakailoga o pati kolā e siki mai.


That might take place gradually, even subtly. 	 E mafai o faifai malie a te mea tenei, kae e mafai o se lavea ne ia me ko kamata o vāivāi tena fakatuanaki.


It is wise for Christian parents to pray for direction and to plan ahead so that they can begin to train their child “from infancy.” 	 Se mea poto ke ‵talo a mātua Kelisiano ke maua ne latou ne fakatakitakiga kae mafau‵fau ki te taimi mai mua ko te mea ke kamata o akoako ne latou olotou tamaliki “mai [te] folikiga.”


Yet, this body of teaching provides sufficient guidance—an outline, as it were—so that honesthearted ones can perceive what Jehovah requires of them. 	 Kae e tuku mai ne akoakoga konei a fakatakitakiga kolā ko lava ke iloa ei ne tino loto ‵lei a mea kolā e manako ki ei a Ieova ke fai ne latou.


This meant sacrifice on his part. 	 E fakauiga i ei me e ‵tau o talia ne ia a mea faiga‵ta ke fai te mea tenā.


Before he went into the sleep of death, Enoch may have had a vision of some kind, perhaps of the earthly Paradise in which he will awaken one day soon. 	 A koi tuai o moe a ia i te mate, kāti ne maua ne Enoka se fakaasiga—kāti se fakaasiga e uiga ki te Palataiso i te lalolagi nei telā ka toe tu mai a ia i ei i se taimi pili mai mua nei.


(Matthew 24:36) When the witness is given to Jehovah’s satisfaction, he will bring an end to this wicked system of things. 	 (Mataio 24:36) Kafai ko lotomalie a Ieova ki te tulaga ko oko atu ki ei te molimau, ko aumai ei ne ia te gataga o te olaga matagā tenei.


For example, the phrase “In God We Trust” has long appeared on U.S. paper currency and coins.* In 1956, the U.S. Congress passed a law declaring that expression the national motto of the United States. 	 E pelā mo te tugāpati ko te “In God We Trust” (E Fakatuaga Tatou ki te Atua) ko leva ne sae mai sāle i luga i tupe a te kau Amelika.* I te 1956, ne fai ne te U.S. Congress se tulafono ke fai te tugāpati tenā e pelā me ko te faigāmuna fakavae o te Iunaite Sitete.


“He Will Cause Justice to Be Done” 	 Ka Fai Eiloa ne Ia te ‘Fakamasinoga’ Tonu


(Luke 10:41, 42; 19:5) While cultural norms and circumstances may dictate how we address people today, Jehovah’s servants cultivate warmth toward others.* They do not allow class distinctions to curtail the respect their fellow believers and others deserve.—Read James 2:1-4. 	 (Luka 10:41, 42; 19:5) E tiga eiloa e kese‵kese a tuu mo fakanofonofoga i te auala e ka‵laga atu ei tatou ki tino i aso nei, e taumafai eiloa a tavini a Ieova ke fakaasi atu te mata fiafia ki nisi tino.* E se talia ne latou a te fakailoga tino ke taofi aka ei te fakaasi atu o te āva e ‵tau o maua ne olotou taina tali‵tonu mo nisi tino.—Faitau te Iakopo 2:1-4.


The everlasting future of over six billion humans is at stake. 	 Ko tu nei i se tulaga fakamataku a te avanoaga ke maua ne te aofaki o tino e silia atu i te ono piliona a te ola se-gata-mai.


We can succeed in standing firm against temptations if we let Jehovah’s sayings mold our inner person, if we pray persistently for God’s direction, and if we keep searching for God’s knowledge as if looking for hidden gems. 	 E mafai o manumalo tatou i te ‵teke atu faeloa ki tofotofoga māfai e talia ne tatou ke ‵fuli ne te muna a Ieova a ‵tou loto, māfai e ‵talo faeloa tatou mō te takitakiga a te Atua, kae māfai foki e ‵sala faeloa tatou ki te iloaga e uiga ki te Atua e pelā mo te salasala ki koloa ‵funa.


(Read Hebrews 13:17.) 	 (Faitau te Epelu 13:17.)


We can’t understand exactly how you feel, but Jehovah does and will keep raising you up. 	 E se malamalama matou i ou lagonaga, kae ko Ieova fua e malamalama kae ka fakamalosi faeloa ne ia koe.


(Job 10:12) Moreover, Job showed love for others, realizing that anyone withholding loyal love from fellow humans will abandon the reverential fear of the Almighty. 	 (Iopu 10:12) E se gata i ei, ne fakaasi atu ne Iopu te alofa ki nisi tino, me e iloa ne ia me i so se tino telā e taofi ne ia te alofa fakamaoni mai tino ka tiakina ne latou te mataku ‵tau ki te Atua Malosi katoatoa.


5 Ruth could easily have reasoned that she had a family there in Moab—a mother and other relatives who would take a young widow in and help provide for her. 	 5 Ne faigofie fua ke fakasako‵sako atu a Luta me e isi ne ana kāiga i Moapi—ko tena mātua mo nisi kāiga aka kolā e mafai o tausi atu ki tou fafine telā ko mate tena avaga.


Jesus knew of the tendency that imperfect humans have to succumb to the weaknesses of the flesh. 	 Ne iloa ne Iesu a vāivāiga faka-te-foitino e mafai o pokotia ei a tino se ‵lei katoatoa.


Treasure What We Have 	 Ke Fakatāua a Mea Kolā ko Maua ne Tatou


6 Of course, Jesus did not encourage his listeners to stop working and wait for God somehow to provide for their families. 	 6 E tonu, ne seki fakamalosi atu a Iesu ki ana tino fakalogo‵logo ke se ga‵lue kae ke faka‵tali fua ki mea kolā ka tuku atu ne te Atua mō olotou kāiga.


He said: “Because you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.” 	 Ana muna: “Me se iloa ne koutou me tefea te aso e vau ei te otou Aliki.”


When Stephen was witnessing to the hostile crowd of Jewish leaders in the Sanhedrin, his opposers “saw that his face was as an angel’s face.” 	 I te taimi ne talai atu ei a Setefano ki se potukau o takitaki lotu kaitaūa i te Sanetulini, “ne matea atu . . . ne latou i foliga o Setefano, ko pelā mo foliga o se agelu.”


He observed that the brothers there were overly occupied with personal affairs. 	 Ne lavea ne ia me i taina i konā ne fakalave‵lave malosi i galuega totino a latou eiloa.


What points did Jesus teach about spiritual growth in the illustrations considered in the preceding article? 	 Ne a manatu ne akoako mai ne Iesu e uiga ki te tupuakaga i te feitu faka-te-agaga i tala fakatusa kolā ne mafau‵fau tatou ki ei i te mataupu mai mua?


Significantly, Jehovah through his angels did intervene, and the young women were kept safe. 	 Se mea tāua ‵ki me ne saga atu eiloa a Ieova e auala i ana agelu kae ne puipui ei a tamafine konā.


Yet, we exert ourselves vigorously and put our trust in Jehovah. 	 E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, e fai eiloa ne tatou a te ‵toe mea telā e mafai o fai mo te loto talitonu ki a Ieova.


How did Jehovah answer Paul’s prayers? 	 Ne tali atu pefea a Ieova ki ‵talo a Paulo?


BE ALERT TO THE CHANGING TIDE 	 KE MATAPULAPULA KI MAFULI‵FULIGA O MEA


When I remarried, my wife Linda felt that I was always comparing her to my first wife. 	 I te taimi ne toe avaga ei au, ne manatu aka a taku avaga ko Linda me ne fakatusatusa faeloa ne au a ia ki taku avaga mua.


The Bible gives practical counsel when it comes to matters of human relations. 	 E tuku mai ne te Tusi Tapu a pati fakatonutonu aogā e uiga ki fesokotakiga o tino.


The head of the department told the young woman that he would employ her permanently and even give her a higher position, provided she would have an immoral relationship with him. 	 Ne fai atu te pule o te matagaluega tenā ki ei me e mafai o fakatumau ne ia tena galuega kae siki aka foki tena tulaga ki luga māfai e finalalolagi laua.


Overwhelmed by his final denial of Jesus, Peter “wept bitterly.”—Luke 22:60-62. 	 Ona ko te ma‵sei o ana lagonaga i te ‵toe taimi ne fakafiti ei ne ia a Iesu, ne “tagi mautuutu i ei” a Petelu.—Luka 22:60-62.


10, 11. (a) How can elders follow the example set by Nehemiah? (b) What will help an elder to impart a spiritual gift when making shepherding calls? 	 10, 11. (a) E mafai pefea o tau‵tali atu a toeaina i te fakaakoakoga ne fai ne Neemia? (e) Se a te mea ka fesoasoani atu ki se toeaina ke tuku atu se meaalofa faka-te-agaga māfai e āsi atu e pelā me se tausi mamoe?


About that time, a neighbor named Margaret Walker, one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, began visiting my mother and talking to her about the Bible. 	 I te taimi eiloa tenā, ne kamata o asi mai te tuakoi o matou ko Margaret Walker, se tokotasi o Molimau a Ieova, kae ne sau‵tala fakatasi mo toku mātua ki te Tusi Tapu.


It could also be that Nehemiah was counting time by what the Jews today call a civil year, which begins in the month of Tishri, corresponding to September/October. 	 Io me kāti ne fakaaogā ne Neemia te lauga o tausaga i te kalena faka-Iutaia, telā e kamata mai i te masina o Tishri, kae telā e pakū i te vā o Setema mo Oketopa.


Do you feel, however, that people who have distinctly different personalities are bound to have problems? 	 Kae e mata, e mafaufau koe me ka isi ne fakalavelave o tino kolā e ‵kese ‵ki eiloa olotou uiga?


(Acts 5:29) So the menacing “lion” does not cause us spiritual injury. 	 (Galuega 5:29) Tela la, e se mafai eiloa ne te “leona” fakamataku o fakapakia mai ki a tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


She would cooperate with Joseph in spiritually nurturing her son.—Genesis 30:13; 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Malachi 3:12; Luke 1:46-55. 	 Ne fesoasoani a ia ki a Iosefa i te putiakaga o tena tama i te feitu faka-te-agaga.—Kenese 30:13; 1 Samuelu 2:1-10; Malaki 3:12; Luka 1:46-55.


12 Later, at the Festival of Dedication in Jerusalem, Jesus told his opposers: “You do not believe, because you are none of my sheep. 	 12 Fakamuli ifo, i te Fakamanatuga o te Fakatapuga o te Faletapu i Ielusalema, ne fai atu a Iesu ki tino ‵teke: “Kae se tali‵tonu eiloa koutou, i te mea i a koutou e se ko aku mamoe, e pelā eiloa mo aku muna ki a koutou.


(Deuteronomy 8:15) Why? 	 (Teutelonome 8:15) Kaia?


21. What will be considered in the next article? 	 21 E manino lei, me i a Iesu ko te ‵toe Faiakoga sili eiloa ke ola i te lalolagi nei!


“They Shall Not Enter Into My Rest” 	 “E se Mafai Lele Eiloa Latou o Ulu Mai ki Loto o Malō‵lo mo Au”


Primarily, why should Christians want to remain morally chaste? 	 Se a te ‵toe pogai tāua e ‵tau ei o tumau a Kelisiano i amioga ‵mā?


Such ones question the Bible’s relevance and authenticity, becoming wise in their own eyes. 	 E fakafesili ne vaegā tino penā a te tāua mo te ‵tonu o te Tusi Tapu, kae ko kamata o fia ‵poto.


That is, he is the only one through whom it is possible for us to approach God. 	 Telā, ko ia fua e mafai ei o fakapili‵pili atu tatou ki te Atua.


7 Jehovah will always provide the encouragement we need, as long as we rely on him for strength. 	 7 Ka tuku mai faeloa ne Ieova a te fakamalosiga e ma‵nako tatou ki ei, māfai e fakalagolago tatou ki a ia mō te malosi.


Women Who Defied a Pharaoh 	 Fāfine Kolā ne ‵Teke Atu ki te Tupu


Must We Leave the Earth to Enjoy a Meaningful Life? 	 E Mata, e ‵Tau o Tiaki ne Tatou te Lalolagi ke Maua i ei se Olaga Aoga?


For others, though, this message will be quite new, something not known or generally believed in their culture. 	 Kae ka mafai o fou a te fekau tenei ki nisi tino, se mea telā e se lauiloa io me masani o tali‵tonu latou ki ei i olotou tuu.


What Lies Ahead? 	 Ne a Mea ka ‵Tupu Fakamuli?


• How will God’s people take their position? 	 Kaia e lavea ei ne tavini fakamaoni a te Atua a te fakaolataga a Ieova?


Paul never visited them, but the good news reached them. 	 Ne seki āsi atu eiloa a Paulo ki ei, kae ne oko atu eiloa te tala ‵lei ki a latou.


Contrary to what many believe, God did not purpose for humans to die. 	 E ‵kese mai i te talitonuga o tino e tokouke, ne seki fuafua ne te Atua ko tino ke ‵mate.


9:26, 27. The Levite gatekeepers occupied an office of great trust. 	 9:26, 27. Ne maua ne tino tausi mataloa mai te matakāiga o Levi se tofiga tāua ‵ki.


As we continue to meditate on God’s Word, may we be motivated to keep on obeying Jehovah. 	 I te tumau o tatou o mafaufau ‵loto ki te Muna a te Atua, ke na fakamalosi tatou o tumau i te faka‵logo ki a Ieova.


George Gangas, who served on the Governing Body for over 22 years, stated: “To me, meeting with the brothers is one of life’s greatest pleasures and a source of encouragement. 	 A George Gangas, telā ne aofia i te Potukau Pule mō tausaga e silia atu mo te 22, ne fai mai penei: “Ki au, a te ‵kau fakatasi mo taina ko te ‵toe mea fakafiafia eiloa kae fakamalosi loto.


Paul pointed out that while the Israelites were in the wilderness, they had repeatedly aroused Jehovah’s anger. 	 Ne fakasino atu a Paulo me i te taimi ne ‵nofo ei a tino Isalaelu i te koga lavaki, ne fakaitaita atu faeloa latou ki a Ieova.


22 Of what can we be sure if we keep listening to Jehovah? 	 22 Se a te mea e fakamautinoa aka ne tatou mai te tumau eiloa i te faka‵logo ki a Ieova?


(Jer. 17:7, 8; Jas. 2:22, 23) In turn, he draws close to us and blesses us with inner peace. 	 (Iele. 17:7, 8; Iako. 2:22, 23) Kae ko te ikuga, ka fakapilipili malosi mai a ia ki a tatou kae fakamanuia ne ia tatou ki se filemu i te loto.


He was a humanist with Protestant leanings, but he never broke away from the Catholic Church. 	 Se a te fakaakoakoga e tasi ne fakaaogā ei a agelu ke takitaki ne latou te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei?


(Galatians 5:16-24) Also, pray earnestly to Jehovah when you feel under pressure in some way from the Devil and his demons.—Philippians 4:6, 7. 	 (Kalatia 5:16-24) Kae ke ‵talo malosi atu koe ki a Ieova māfai ko fakaosooso mai te Tiapolo mo ana temoni ki a koe i so se mea.—Filipi 4:6, 7.


Additionally, differences in culture and language can result in different patterns of thinking and behavior. 	 E se gata i ei, a te kese‵kese o tuu mo ‵gana e mafai o iku atu ki te kese‵kese o mafaufauga mo amioga.


Not surprisingly, this beloved Son most often addressed Jehovah and spoke about Him as his “Father.” 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ne fakasino atu faeloa te Tama pele tenei ki a Ieova kae faipati atu e uiga ki a Ia e pelā me ko tena “Tamana.”


SHOW INSIGHT 	 FAKAASI ATU TE MALAMALAMA


God is eternal, and he wants his friends to live forever as well 	 A te Atua e ola ki te se-gata-mai, kae manako foki a ia ke ola ana taugasoa ki te se-gata-mai


The sick, the disabled, the downtrodden—even children—felt free to approach him. 	 A tino ma‵saki, tino sē katoatoa foitino, tino puapuagatia—ke oko foki eiloa ki tama‵liki—ne seki ma‵taku ma olo atu ki a ia.


The great love of God and his Son for mankind is exemplified in the ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ. 	 E fakaasi mai i te taulaga togiola a Iesu Keliso a te lasi o te alofa o te Atua e pelā foki mo tena Tama ki tino katoa.


Only then can we share the psalmist’s sentiments: “Your word is a lamp to my foot, and a light to my roadway.”—Psalm 119:105. 	 Tenā eiloa te faiga e tasi e mafai ei o fai tatou pelā mo te faisalamo i ana pati konei: “A tau muna se moli e takitaki ne ia au, se mainaga foki ki toku auala.”—Salamo 119:105.


They will take on new meaning. 	 Ka momea aka ei tou malamalama i vaega konei.


What refinements were made in the new songbook? 	 Ne a faka‵fouga ne fai ki te tusi pese fou?


He never allowed the world to stop him from carrying out his preaching commission or to cause him to lower his standards for true worship and proper conduct; nor should we. 	 Ne seki talia ne ia te lalolagi ke taofi aka a ia mai i te faiga o tena galuega talai io me ke fakavāivāi aka ana tulaga mō te tapuakiga tonu mo amioga ‵lei; kae e ‵tau foki o fai tatou e pelā mo ia.


5 While growing up as a human on earth, Jesus continued to love divine wisdom. 	 5 I tena tupuakaga e pelā me se tagata i te lalolagi nei, ne tumau eiloa a te fiafia o Iesu ki te poto mai te Atua.


It is none other than Satan the Devil, “the ruler of the world.”—John 14:30; 2 Cor. 4:4. 	 E seai aka foki se tino kae nā ko Satani te Tiapolo, “te pule o te lalolagi nei.”—Ioa. 14:30; 2 Koli. 4:4.


• How do we teach others to observe what Jesus commanded? 	 • E akoako pefea ne tatou a nisi tino ke faka‵logo ki fakatonuga a Iesu?


Others noticed the serenity and strength displayed by Kehinde and Bintu. 	 Ne lavea eiloa ne nisi tino a foliga filemu kae ma‵losi kolā ne fakaasi atu ne Kehinde mo Bintu.


Taking note of these repeated warnings can strengthen our resolve to render to God ‘sacred service with our power of reason.’—Rom. 12:1. Paul wrote letters that gave Christians timely warnings (See paragraphs 4, 5) 	 A te fakatāua o faka‵pulaga konei e aumai sāle e mafai o fakamalosi aka i ei a ‵tou fakaikuga ke tuku atu ki te Atua ‘se taviniga tapu mai te fakaaogaga o te malosi o ‵tou mafaufau.’—Loma 12:1.


They were restated by Jesus and others. 	 Ne toe taku mai a mea konā ne Iesu mo nisi tino.


• How can we prepare for temptation? 	 • E mafai pefea o fakatoka tatou māfai e fe‵paki tatou mo fakaosoosoga?


Since the olive is quite a hardy tree, it might have remained alive under water for some months during the Deluge. 	 Ona ko te lakau ko te olive se lakau e fui mate, e se taumate ne ola eiloa i loto i te vai i nāi masina ne poko ei te Lolo.


Yes, when immoral temptations arise, God’s spirit can bring back to our minds Scriptural reminders and guiding principles that can reinforce our resolve to act in harmony with God’s will. 	 E tonu, kafai e ‵sae aka a tofotofoga ki amioga finalalolagi, e mafai o fakamasaua mai ne te agaga o te Atua a manatu faka-te-Tusi Tapu mo fakatakitakiga fakavae kolā e fakamalosi aka ei ‵tou manakoga ke ola e ‵tusa mo te loto o te Atua.


I assumed that the responsible brothers at Bethel only wanted me to help out temporarily, but that is not how things turned out. 	 Ne mafaufau au me e ma‵nako fua a taina tofia i te Peteli ki toku fesoasoani mō se taimi toetoe fua, kae e se tenā loa te mea ne tupu.


4. How did Jesus form a love for Jehovah’s teachings? 	 4 E fakalagolago te ‵lei o te akoako atu o se faiakoga ki tena kilokiloga ki te mataupu telā e akoako ne ia.


8 How should this view of the invisible part of Jehovah’s organization impact us? 	 8 E fakamalosi aka pefea tatou ne te fakaasiga tenei o te vaega e se matea o te fakapotopotoga a Ieova?


In fact, he has always done so. 	 A te tonuga loa, ne fai faeloa a ia penā.


(Gen. 6:22) The result? 	 (Kene. 6:22) Te ikuga?


(1 Tim. 2:3-6) Such faith moves the student to reject conduct that is displeasing to God and to come in line with Jehovah’s righteous standards. 	 (1 Timo. 2:3-6) E fakamalosi ne te vaegā fakatuanaki tenā a te tino akoga ke ‵teke atu ki amioga kolā e fakafanoanoa ki te Atua kae ke fakafetaui mo tulaga amio‵tonu o Ieova.


What lessons can we learn from Jephthah and Hannah? 	 Ne a akoakoga e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai i a Iefata mo Hana?


Sacred Symbolisms 	 Fakailoga ‵Malu


Of course, Jehovah did not have to involve us in this work. 	 E tonu, ne seki ‵tau o aofia ne Ieova tatou i te galuega tenei.


(Acts 11:1-3) While acknowledging that Gentiles could become Jesus’ followers, “the supporters of circumcision” insisted that these people of the non-Jewish nations must observe the Law in order to be saved. 	 (Galuega 11:1-3) E tiga eiloa ne lotoma‵lie latou me e mafai o fai a tino o Fenua Fakaatea mo fai ne soko o Iesu, ne ‵losi atu eiloa te kau Iutaia kolā e “talia ne latou te pilitome” me ‵tau mo tino kolā e se ne tino Iutaia o tau‵tali ki te Tulafono ko te mea ke ‵sao latou.


How have some obscured their identity as Jehovah’s Witnesses? 	 I auala fea ne fakafaigata ei ne nisi tino a te lotou iloga e pelā ne Molimau a Ieova?


God will not merely dry off such tears; he will wipe them out completely by removing the causes of unwanted tears—suffering and sorrow. 	 Ka se fakamalō fua ne te Atua a vaegā loimata penā; ka ‵solo katoatoa eiloa ne ia keatea mai i te fakaseaiatuga o te māfuaga o loimata sē ‵lei konā—ko logo‵maega mo te fanoanoa.


The Bible promises that “the righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.” 	 E folafola mai te Tusi Tapu me i “tino amio‵tonu ka fai mō latou te fenua, kae ka ‵nofo faeloa i ei ki te se gata mai.”


(2 Timothy 2:2; 3:10, 14; Titus 1:4) Similarly, a pressing need to provide and receive training exists today. 	 (2 Timoteo 2:2; 3:10, 14; Tito 1:4) E penā foki te lasi o te manakoga ke tuku atu kae ke maua foki a vaegā akoakoga penā i aso nei.


What must we do to receive the blessing of living forever in Paradise on earth? 	 Ne a ‵tou mea e ‵tau o fai ko te mea ke maua ei te fakamanuiaga ko te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi Palataiso?


7 In Jephthah’s day, the disobedience of the Israelites resulted in their becoming enslaved to the Philistines and the Ammonites. 	 7 I aso o Iefata, ne iku atu te sē faka‵logo o tino Isalaelu ki te fai o latou e pelā me ne pologa ki tino Filisitia mo tino Amoni.


In the Bible, the term “alien resident” could refer to a non-Israelite who became a proselyte or to a settler who lived by basic laws of the land but who did not become a worshiper of Jehovah. 	 A te tugāpati ko “tino fakaalofa” e mafai o fakasino atu ki se tino e se se Isalaelu telā ne ‵fuli ki te lotu Iutaia io me se tino telā e tautali i tulafono o te fenua kae e se tapuaki atu ki a Ieova.


17 In the matter of training others to take on increased responsibility, there is no better example than that of Jesus. 	 17 Kafai ko akoako atu nisi tino ki tiute e tai uke atu, e seai eiloa se fakaakoakoga e ‵lei atu ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu.


16 The desire to live no longer for themselves has moved thousands of Jehovah’s Witnesses to serve as pioneers, or full-time Kingdom proclaimers. 	 16 A te manakoga ke sē toe ola mō latou eiloa ne fakamalosi atu ei ki te fia afe o Molimau a Ieova ke tavini atu e pelā me ne paenia io me ne tino talai tumau o te Malo.


(Joel 1:4) Advancing like an army, the locusts surmount obstacles, enter into houses, and devour everything in their path. 	 (Ioelu 1:4) I te lotou olo atu e pelā me se kautau, e seai eiloa se mea faigata ki sē akelise, e ulu atu latou ki loto i fale o tino kae fakamasei a mea katoa e ‵pono mai i te lotou auala.


He found security and wisdom among God’s people. 	 Ne maua ne ia te puipuiga mo te poto mai i tino o Ieova.


(2 Pet. 3:3) Opposition may come from those in authority, from schoolmates or workmates, or even from close family members. 	 (2 Petelu 3:3) E mafai o ‵teke mai a tino pule, tama‵liki i te akoga io me ko tino e ga‵lue tasi tatou, ke oko foki eiloa ki kāiga ‵pili.


(Hosea 10:12) If we do so, our lives too will testify to the power of the inspired Word of God. 	 (Hosea 10:12) Kafai e amio tatou penā, ka fakaasi atu foki ne ‵tou olaga te malosi o te Muna fakaosofia a te Atua.


Is that always wise? 	 E mata, e fai faeloa te mea tenā e pelā me se mea poto?


By keeping separate from the world, we show that we are on the side of the truth. 	 Mai i te tumau i te ‵vae keatea mai i te lalolagi, e fakaasi atu ei me e ‵kau atu tatou ki te feitu o te munatonu.


Jehovah rejoiced at seeing his beloved Son humbly subject himself to the divine will. 	 Ne fiafia a Ieova i te laveaga ne ia te loto maulalo o tena Tama fagasele.


Why should we not fear being unable to do what Jehovah expects of us? 	 Kaia e se ‵tau ei o ma‵taku tatou i te sē mafai ne tatou o fai a mea kolā e manako a Ieova ki ei ke fai ne tatou?


Will you continue to strengthen your love for God, allowing him to direct your ways? 	 E mata, ka tumau eiloa koe i te fakamalosiakaga o tou alofa ki te Atua, mai te taliaga ke takitaki ne ia ou auala?


That was so with Jonathan. 	 E tenā loa te mea ne tupu ki a Ionatana.


Convincing Reasons and Proper Motives 	 Pogai Mautinoa mo Lagonaga ‵Tonu


If you study God’s Word with the right attitude of mind and heart, you may be among those to whom Jehovah gives a precious gift—an understanding of the truth about him. 	 Kafai e sukesuke koe ki te Muna a te Atua mo te loto maulalo, e mafai o aofia koe i tino kolā e tuku atu ne Ieova ki ei se meaalofa tāua ‵ki—ko te malamalama i te munatonu e uiga ki a ia.


(The New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible) If we have courage, we are strong, valiant, even bold at times.—Mark 6:49, 50; 2 Tim. 1:7. 	 (The New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible) Kafai e maua ne tatou a te loto malosi, e ma‵losi kae loto ‵toa eiloa tatou i nisi taimi.—Maleko 6:49, 50; 2 Timoteo 1:7.


6 According to some scientific estimates, the physical universe has existed for at least 12 billion years. 	 6 E pelā mo nisi fakatautauga fakasaienitisi, ne tu mai te lagi tenei e matea ki mata i te 12 piliona tupu tausaga.


No wonder Paul wrote: “You did not learn the Christ to be so”!—Eph. 4:20, 21. 	 E se tioa eiloa o tusi mai a Paulo, penei: “E se tenā te mea ne tauloto ne koutou e uiga ki a Keliso!”—Efeso 4:20, 21.


She says: “When treated abusively, I try to keep in mind Proverbs 19:11, which says: ‘The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger.’ 	 E fai mai a ia: “Kafai ne fai fakamasei au, e taumafai eiloa au ke masaua a pati i te Faataoto 19:11, telā e fai mai: ‘A te ‵loto o te malamalama o se tagata e fakatuai ei tena kaitaua.’


They will begin looking forward to study, as they did to reading. 	 Ka kamata eiloa o fia‵fia latou o suke‵suke, e pelā mo te taimi ne fia‵fia ei latou o fai‵tau.


No punctuation. 	 E seai ne fakailoga i ei.


What did Jesus do? 	 Ne a mea ne fai ne Iesu?


(Numbers 14:1-34) What does this reveal about their faith and willingness to trust in Jehovah?—Deuteronomy 1:19-33; Psalm 78:22, 32-43; Jude 5. 	 (Numela 14:1-34) Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i ei e uiga ki te lotou fakatuanaki mo te lotou tali‵tonu ki a Ieova?—Teutelonome 1:19-33; Salamo 78:22, 32-43; Iuta 5.


However, many have awaited this “day” for years, some for decades. 	 Kae ko oti ne fakatali‵tali a te tokoukega o tino ki te “aso” tenei mō tausaga e uke, kae ko nisi mō te fia o tausaga.


In fact, Jehovah urges us to view him as a Rewarder! 	 E tonu, e fakamalosi mai a Ieova ke ‵kilo atu ki a ia e pelā me ko te tino telā e tuku mai ne ia te taui ‵lei!


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“We have not come to our finish,” he said. 	 Ne fai mai a ia: “A te alofa mo te aga‵lei o te Aliki e tumau faeloa.”


For example, she might take the ball away from Johnny for a period of time. 	 E pelā mo te puke o te poolo kea‵tea mai tou tagata mō se vaitaimi.


Two Witnesses knocked on our door and offered to discuss the Bible. 	 Ne tukituki mai a Molimau e tokolua i te mā mataloa kae fai mai ke sau‵tala matou ki te Tusi Tapu.


FOLLOWING the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, a number of well-kept secrets were revealed. 	 MAI tua ifo eiloa o te maofaga o te ‵pui o Berlin i te 1989, ne ‵sae aka ei a mea ‵funa e uke.


3, 4. (a) What happens at a wedding feast in Cana? (b) Why does the Son of God object to Mary’s suggestion that he should do something about the shortage of wine, and what can we learn from this? 	 3, 4. (a) Ne a mea ne ‵tupu i te ‵kaiga o te fakaipoipoga i Kana? (e) Kaia ne seki fiafia ei te Tama a te Atua ki pati fakalogo a Malia me e ‵tau o fai ne ia se mea me e se lava olotou uaina, kae ne a mea e iloa ne tatou i ei?


What is the yeartext for 2016, and why is it appropriate? 	 Se a te tusi siki fakavae o te tausaga 2016, kae kaia e fetaui ‵lei i ei?


These days, you might even see one attached to the front of an all-terrain vehicle! 	 I aso nei, e mafai o lavea atu se fagu penā e faka‵piki atu i mua o se motoka lasi!


When they stubbornly refused to listen, he let them go into exile—in effect, making them leave home. 	 Ona ko te loto ma‵keke kae sē faka‵logo, ne talia ei ne ia ke ave fakapagotā latou—ne iku atu ei ki te tiaki ne latou te fale.


Or did God have something else in mind when he created the earth and put humans on it in paradise conditions? 	 Io me e isi se isi fuafuaga a te Atua ne fai i te taimi ne faite ei ne ia te lalolagi ke tuku a tino ke ‵nofo mai lalo i fakanofonofoga faka-palataiso?


(Job 42:7-9) But Jehovah also required that Job do something. 	 (Iopu 42:7-9) Kae ne manako foki a Ieova ke fai ne Iopu se mea.


With such a clear indication of Jehovah’s will, Paul immediately accepted the invitation. 	 Ona ko te fakaasiga manino o te loto o Ieova, ne talia fakavave ei ne Paulo a te ‵kamiga.


Some may even commit criminal acts in an effort to bring about what they perceive as solutions to hardships and injustices. 	 E taumafai eiloa a nisi tino o fai ne latou a amioga solitulafono ko te mea fua ke faka‵lei aka olotou fakalavelave mo faifaiga sē fakamaoni.


We are merely keeping sovereignty and salvation in proper perspective. 	 E taumafai fua tatou ke tumau i se kilokiloga ‵lei ki te pulega sili mo te fakaolataga.


If we have encountered a problem along these lines, how urgent it would be to petition Jehovah to ‘make our eyes pass on from seeing what is worthless and preserve us alive in his own way’!—Psalm 119:37. 	 Kafai ko oti ne kamata o fai tatou penā, se mea tāua ‵ki ke na fakamolemole atu ki a Ieova ke ‘tausi mai tatou mai te ‵kilo atu ki mea sē aogā, kae ke alofa mai ki a tatou e pelā eiloa mo tena feagaiga’!—Salamo 119:37.


Jonathan loyally told David: “You yourself will be king over Israel, and I myself shall become second to you.” (1 Sam. 20:30-34; 23:16, 17) It is no wonder that after Jonathan’s death, David expressed his sorrow and his love for him in a mournful song.—2 Sam. 1:17, 26. 	 Ne alofa fakamaoni a Ionatana kae fai atu ki a Tavita: “Ko koe ka fai mo tupu o Isalaelu, ka ko au e tulaga lua atu ki a koe.” (1 Samuelu 20:30-34; 23:16, 17) E sē se mea fakapoi me mai tua o te mate o Ionatana, ne fakaasi atu ne Tavita a tena fanoanoa mo tena alofa ki tou tagata i se pese.—2 Samuelu 1:17, 26.


Similarly, children are more likely to learn to love Jehovah if parents create a peaceful home environment. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, e mafai o a‵lofa a tama‵liki ki a Ieova māfai e ati aka ne mātua se tulaga filemu i te kāiga.


“On account of their rejecting the law of Jehovah,” says Amos 2:4. 	 E fai mai te Amosa 2:4: “Me ne seki fia‵fia latou ki aku akoakoga io me ko aku tulafono.”


Does most of my joy come from engaging in mundane activities or in spiritual activities?’ 	 E mata, a te lasiga o toku fiafia e maua mai i mea faka-te-foitino io me ko mea faka-te-agaga?’


Of all men, Jesus would have been the most careful to obey God’s command regarding bad association: “Do not come to be among heavy drinkers of wine.”—Proverbs 23:20. 	 Mai i tāgata katoa, ne sili atu te fakaeteete o Iesu ke faka‵logo ki te fakatonuga tenei a te Atua e uiga ki taugasoa ma‵sei: “Sa takaga ki tino inu malosi ki uaina.”—Faataoto 23:20.


You too may find yourself in a situation that is beyond your ability to control or resolve and that brings with it emotional anxieties. 	 Kāti ka oko atu foki koe ki se tulaga telā e se mafai o pule faka‵lei ne koe io me faka‵lei aka ne koe a mea kolā e manavase malosi koe ki ei.


If I didn’t cut off all contact with the Witnesses, my family would disinherit me. 	 Kafai e se ‵kati toku fesokotakiga mo Molimau, ka seai eiloa soku vaega e maua mai i oku kāiga.


While it is true that each of us needs to ‘keep working out his own salvation with fear and trembling,’ we must remember that Jehovah does not have one rigid, inflexible standard by which he judges us. 	 E tiga eiloa se mea tonu me e ‵tau mo tino taki tokotasi o ‘tumau i te galue mō tena fakaolataga mo te mataku mo te polepole,’ e ‵tau o masaua ne tatou me seai se tulafono makeke a Ieova ki te auala e fakamasino ne ia tatou. Kae ko ia e uiga faigofie.


We know of nothing better nor half as good as what we have found in the Word of God. . . . 	 E seai aka foki eiloa se mea e iloa ne matou io me e tai oko atu ki te āfa o mea ‵lei kolā ne maua ne matou i te Muna a te Atua. . . .


The word “obey” in its various forms occurs more than 160 times in the Bible. 	 E maua faka 839 taimi te pati fakalogo i te Tusi Tapu.


God is very real to them. 	 A te Atua se tino tonu ki a ia.


3 When a Christian’s marriage succeeds, it is a joy and brings honor to Jehovah. 	 3 Kāfai e manuia te avaga a se Kelisiano, ka fakafiafia kae avatu i ei a tavaega ki a Ieova.


Jesus said: “If he does not listen to them, speak to the congregation. 	 Ne fai mai Iesu: “Kafai foki e se fakalogo ki a latou, taku atu ki te ekalesia [fakapotopotoga].


15 Jehovah’s Witnesses take to heart their commission to preach the good news of God’s Kingdom earth wide and to make disciples by teaching Bible truth to interested people everywhere. 	 15 E fakatāua malosi eiloa ne Molimau a Ieova a te lotou tiute ke talai atu te tala ‵lei o te Malo o te Atua ki te lalolagi kātoa kae ke fai foki a soko mai te akoako atu o muna‵tonu mai te Tusi Tapu ki tino fia‵fia i so se koga.


2 Resurrection through a reorganization of original atoms is illogical, and humans do not have an immortal soul. 	 2 E supa ‵ki eiloa te manatu me ka toe tuku fakatasi aka a vaega fo‵liki katoa o te foitino mua i te toetuga, kae e seai foki se agaga o tino e tumau i te ola māfai ko ‵mate latou.


(Isa. 48:17, 18) God’s people are holy and joyful because they reflect the qualities of the One who instructs them.—Lev. 11:44; 1 Tim. 1:11. 	 (Isaia 48:17, 18) A tino o te Atua ne tino e tapu kae fia‵fia me e fakaakoako tatou ki a Ieova, telā e akoako ne ia tatou.—Levitiko 11:44; 1 Timoteo 1:11.


Hence, the king decided to take matters into his own hands and ordered that all contributions go directly into a special box. 	 Telā la, ne fakaiku aka ne te tupu ke fai eiloa ne ia te galuega tenā, telā ne fakatonu atu ei ke faite se pokisi mo tuku a meaalofa konā.


Whether this newly discovered “Gospel of Judas” is identical to the text that Irenaeus referred to remains a matter of scholarly debate. 	 Koi sē mautinoa eiloa i tino a‵koga me ko te “Tusi a Iuta” tenei ne fatoa maua e tai ‵pau mo te tusi telā e fakasino atu ki ei a Irenaeus.


How can we help others to awake from such sleep? 	 E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu tatou ki nisi tino ke ‵fagu aka mai i se vaegā moe penā?


Does the modern-day history of God’s people illustrate that aspect of discipleship? 	 E mata, e lavea atu te vaega tenā o te faiga o soko i tala o tino o te Atua i aso nei?


To apologize is difficult for most people. 	 A te fakatoese se mea e faigata ki tino e tokouke.


Frieda and Ádám are now able to worship Jehovah without hindrance. 	 Ko tavini atu nei a Frieda mo Ádám ki a Ieova e aunoa mo se mea e fakalavelave atu ki a laua.


The more we understand Jehovah’s purposes, the more we are compelled to marvel at ‘the depth of God’s wisdom.’—Rom. 11:33. 	 Ko te lasi o te malamalama o tatou i fuafuaga a Ieova, ko te lasi foki o te ofo o tatou i te ‘‵poko o te poto o te Atua.’—Loma 11:33.


(Heb. 12:11) What can help you to benefit from discipline you receive? 	 (Epelu 12:11) Ne a mea e mafai o fesoasoani atu ke maua ne koe a mea aoga mai i polopolokiga e tuku atu ki a koe?


The Bible describes a coming new world, where each one of us will feel secure. 	 E fakamatala mai ne te Tusi Tapu se lalolagi fou, telā ka tokagamalie a tatou taki tokotasi.


We must act wisely on what we see. 	 E ‵tau o ‵poto tatou i ‵tou faifaiga ki mea kolā e matea ne tatou.


What About Physical Protection? 	 Kae e a te Puipuiga i te Feitu Faka-te-Foitino?


Even if contrasts are not common in some languages or cultures, we do well to recognize their value. 	 Kafai foki e se masani o fakaaoga a te fakatusatusaga o manatu kese‵kese i nisi ‵gana, se mea ‵lei ke iloa ne tatou a te tāua o latou.


How did Jesus reflect his Father’s attitude toward people who had done bad things? 	 Ne fakaasi mai pefea ne Iesu te kilokiloga a tena Tamana ki tino kolā ko oti ne fai ne latou a amioga ma‵sei?


The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.”—Ps. 37:28, 29. 	 A tino amio‵tonu ka fai mō latou te fenua, kae ka ‵nofo faeloa i ei ki te se gata mai.”—Salamo 37:28, 29.


They remind us that if we “eagerly” pursue material things, our thinking is like that of “the nations,” people who are not true Christians. 	 E fakamasaua mai i ei me kafai e “salasala” ne tatou a mea faka-te-foitino, ka ‵pau ei a ‵tou mafaufauga mo tino o “fenua fakaa‵tea” ko tino kolā e se ne Kelisiano ‵tonu.


As we have noted, at this communion meal, the bread signifies Christ’s sacrificed human body and the wine his shed blood. 	 E pelā mo te mea ko iloa ne tatou i te ‵kaiga tenei, e fakaata mai i te falaoa a te foitino o Keliso kae e fakaata mai i te uaina a tena toto telā ne maligi.


However, other tenants are disruptive and selfish; they refuse to pay rent and badly damage the building. 	 Kae ko nisi tino e faka‵tupu fakalavelave kae uiga kaiū; e ita fitifiti ma ‵togi te lotou ‵nofo kae fakamasei foki ne latou te fale.


Job reacted in a humble way, adjusting his viewpoint.—Read Job 42:1-6. 	 Ne saga atu a Iopu mo te loto maulalo o faka‵tonu aka tena kilokiloga.—Faitau te Iopu 42:1-6.


14 The primary goal of every Christian teacher is to help the student to gain Jehovah’s friendship. 	 14 A te fakamoemoega sili o faiakoga Kelisiano katoa ko te fia fesoasoani atu ki te tino akoga ke fai mo fai se taugasoa o Ieova.


The Nephilim are dead and gone, but their traits and behavior are very much alive! 	 Ko oti ne ‵mate atu a Nefilimi kae koi ma‵losi eiloa olotou uiga mo amioga!


▪ Remember the importance of your ministry 	 ▪ Ke masaua a te tāua o tau galuega talai


He always used such occasions to impart spiritual blessings. 	 Ne fakaaogā faeloa ne ia a vaegā taimi penā ke tuku atu ei a fakamanuiaga i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Or to measure this enormous output another way: If all the sun’s power could be harnessed for just one second, it would provide the United States “with enough energy, at its current usage rate, for the next 9,000,000 years,” says the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) Web site. 	 Io me ke fua aka te malosi sē fuafuagina tenei i se isi auala: Kafai e mafai o fakaputu aka te malosi kātoa tenei o te la i se sekone e tasi fua, e mafai o maua ne te Iunaite Sitete “te malosi e lava mo fai ana galuega e ‵tusa mo te aofaki e manakogina i aso nei mō tausaga e 9,000,000,” ko pati i te Web site a te Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).


The spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are God’s children. 	 Ko te Agaga eiloa tela e molimau mai ki agaga o tatou, me i a tatou ko fanau a te Atua.


Can you offer that helping hand? 	 E mata, e mafai o fesoasoani atu koe?


18 Many Christians have felt a debt of gratitude to Jehovah and have been motivated by it. 	 18 Ko oti ne otia a loto o Kelisiano e tokouke ke fakaasi atu te lotou loto fakafetai ki a Ieova.


5 Yes, knowing the woman’s circumstances—that she was widowed and poor—Jesus understood the true value of her gift, and he was moved with appreciation. 	 5 E tonu, ona ko tena iloa i te tulaga o te fafine tenei—se fafine ko mate tena avaga kae mativa—ne malamalama a Iesu i te aogā tonu o tena meaalofa, kae ne otia tena loto i ei.


“Let the women keep silent in the congregations,” wrote the apostle Paul. 	 E Mata, ne Fakatapu ne te Apositolo ko Paulo a Fāfine ma Fai‵pati?


Moreover, Jehovah blesses those who are loyal to him, making them joyful despite unfavorable circumstances. 	 E se gata i ei, e fakamanuia eiloa ne Ieova a tino kolā e a‵lofa fakamaoni ki a ia, e fai ne ia ke fia‵fia latou faitalia a fakanofonofoga sē fakafiafia.


Those refusing to listen to Jesus would be destroyed.—Deuteronomy 18:18, 19; Acts 3:22, 23. 	 Ka fakaseai katoa a latou kolā e ita ma faka‵logo ki a Iesu.—Teutelonome 18:18, 19; Galuega 3:22, 23.


(Jas. 4:7, 8) Among these are Bible study, prayer, and association with fellow believers. 	 (Iakopo 4:7, 8) E aofia i mea konei ko akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu, ‵talo, mo te ‵kau fakatasi mo taina tali‵tonu.


We cannot fix the exact location of “the mountain that is in front of Hebron,” but the city is some 37 miles [60 km] from Gaza—uphill at that! 	 E se mautinoa i a tatou a te koga tonu ne tu i ei te “mauga telā e luta mo Hepelona,” kae e tusa mo te 37 maila te ‵mao o te fa‵kai tenā mai Kasa—telā e maluga atu i ei!


The Bible—A Story of Survival 	 Te Tusi Tapu—Se Tusi Telā ne Sao Mai


How can we cope with them? 	 E mafai pefea o fakafesagai atu tatou ki ei?


Jesus knew that he would be facing his final test alone. 	 Ne iloa ne Iesu me ka fakafesagai tokotasi atu a ia ki tena toe tofotofoga.


After summarizing the references to Jesus Christ and his followers by the historians of the first two centuries, The Encyclopædia Britannica (2002 edition) concludes: “These independent accounts prove that in ancient times even the opponents of Christianity never doubted the historicity of Jesus, which was disputed for the first time and on inadequate grounds at the end of the 18th, during the 19th, and at the beginning of the 20th centuries.” 	 I te otiga ne fakamatala fakatoetoe mai ne The Encyclopædia Britannica (te lomiga i te 2002) a fakamatalaga a tino tusitala e uiga ki a Iesu Keliso mo ana soko i senitenali e lua i te kamataga, ne fakaoti te fakamatalaga tenā, penei: “Ko fakamaoni mai ne tala kese‵kese konei me i aso konā, ke oko foki loa ki tino kolā ne ‵teke ki te lotu Kelisiano, ne seki fakalotolotolua latou me ne ola tonu a Iesu kae ne kamata o fakalotolotolua ki ei a tino i te taimi muamua ona ko pogai sē ‵lei i te fakaotiga o te 18 senitenali, i loto i te 19 senitenali, mo te kamataga foki o te 20 senitenali.”


But she is aware that her husband’s involvement in theocratic activities helps the entire family to keep awake spiritually. 	 Kae e iloa ne ia me i te aofia o tena avaga i fakatokaga faka-Kelisiano e fesoasoani atu ki te kāiga kātoa ke tumau i te mataala i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Then he was strangled and burned. 	 Ne noua ei tou tagata kae ‵sunu ki te afi.


Still, we may face issues and situations that are not specifically addressed in God’s Word. 	 Kae kāti koi fe‵paki tatou mo fakalavelave mo tulaga kolā e se taku fakapitoa mai i te Muna a te Atua.


Recognition of this fact will help us keep material things in proper perspective, thus avoiding the frustrations of those whose lives center on the accumulation of money. 	 Kafai e maina tatou i te ‵tonu o te mea tenei ko iloa ei ne tatou o fakapaleni aka te tulaga o mea faka-te-foitino kae ‵kalo keatea mai fakalavelave kolā e fe‵paki mo tino kolā e fakamuamua ne latou te fakaputuga o tupe i olotou olaga.


By studying his Word and by experiencing his blessing in our lives.—Prov. 10:22; John 14:9. 	 Mai te sukesuke ki tena Muna mo te mafau‵fau ki ana fakamanuiaga i ‵tou olaga.—Faataoto 10:22; Ioane 14:9.


In many lands today, some 40 percent or more of all marriages are “put apart,” ending in divorce. 	 I fenua e uke i aso nei, e nofo eiloa pelā ki te 40 pasene io me e sili atu a avaga ko “ma‵vae,” kae e iku atu ki te ‵talaga o avaga.


16 May we be determined to benefit ourselves by attending the Memorial on March 31, 2018. 	 16 Ke na fakaiku aka eiloa ne tatou ke ‵kau atu ki te Fakamanatuga i a Mati 31, 2018 ke maua a mea aoga mai i ei.


(2 Tim. 4:22; read Colossians 3:9-12.) 	 (2 Timoteo 4:22; faitau te Kolose 3:9-12.)


• In what ways can you maintain your integrity? 	 • Ne a auala e mafai ei koe o tumau i te fakamaoni?


In addition to gifts of money and valuable personal property, there are other ways to benefit Kingdom service worldwide. 	 I tafa o meaalofa tupe mo kope totino kolā e tāua, e isi ne nisi auala e fai ei a meaalofa ke aoga ki te galuega o te Malo i te lalolagi kātoa.


Our appointment as his Witnesses comes from Jehovah. 	 A te ‵tofiga o tatou e pelā me ne ana Molimau ne aumai i a Ieova.


(Isaiah 64:8) Perhaps that is how you feel about God, and that is good and proper. 	 (Isaia 64:8) Kāti e penā eiloa ou lagonaga e uiga ki te Atua, kae se mea ‵lei kae ‵tau foki.


How did association with fellow believers help him?—Acts 1:4, 5; 18:25; Matt. 28:19. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu pefea ki a ia a te fai taugasoa mo taina tali‵tonu?—Galuega 1:4, 5; 18:25; Mataio 28:19.


What choice do many young people face today? 	 Se a te filifiliga e fe‵paki mo talavou e tokouke i aso nei?


Therefore, with ‘cleansed consciences,’ we can render “sacred service to the living God.” 	 Tela la, ko mafai ei o “tavini atu tatou ki te Atua ola,” mo ‵tou ‘lagonaga ‵lei.’


(Hebrews 2:1) Many of these resemble the prodigal son in Jesus’ parable, who left his father’s house and squandered his inheritance in a distant land.—Luke 15:11-16. 	 (Epelu 2:1) E fakaata mai a talavou e tokouke konei ne te tama fakamāumāu mea i te tala fakatusa a Iesu, telā ne tiakina ne ia te fale o tena tamana kae fanatu o fakamāumāu ana mea i se fenua ‵mao.—Luka 15:11-16.


Developing the “Art of Teaching” 	 Ke Ati Aka te “Atamai i te Akoako Atu”


It is an assurance that God will become whatever is needed to fulfill his purpose. 	 Se fakapa‵tonuga me ka fai ne te Atua so se mea e manakogina ke fakataunu ei a tena fuafuaga.


To give his domestics “food at the proper time.” 	 Ke tuku atu ki ana tavini katoa a “meakai i te taimi tonu.”


In what sense do the works of the flesh breed disunity? 	 E ‵vae pefea ne galuega o te foitino a tino?


Even after they embarked on this long journey, they had the “opportunity to return” to the prosperous city of Ur. 	 Mai tua foki loa o te malaga loa tenei, ne maua ne laua te “avanoaga ke toe ‵foki atu” ki te fa‵kai maumea o Ulo.


6. How did God-given faith and courage help Noah? 6 By faith Noah “constructed an ark for the saving of his household.” 	 6 Ona ko te fakatuanaki ne ‘faite ei ne Noa a te vaka telā ne ola ei a ia mo tena kāiga.’


How might you imitate their good example? 	 E mafai pefea o tautali atu koe ki te lotou fakaakoakoga ‵lei?


2 Now imagine that you are the official and you have selected three capable men to handle some important business. 	 2 Nei la, mafaufau i a koe ko te tino galue kae ne filifili ne koe ne tāgata malosi‵losi e tokotolu ke fai a nisi galuega tāua.


Some have “a zeal for God; but not according to accurate knowledge.” 	 SE A TE TAUI?A nisi tino e “toaga ki te Atua, ka ko te mea e seai eiloa se mainaga i a latou.”


Saul’s attitude had changed as a result of his miraculous encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. 	 Ne ‵fuli eiloa a uiga o Saulo i te lā otiga ne fetaui fakavavega mo Iesu i tena auala ki Tamaseko.


Without question, corrupt organizations are responsible for much of the misery in today’s world. 	 E aunoa mo te fakalotolotolua, e ‵tau o ‵losi atu ki fakapotopotoga sē fakamaoni mō te uke o puapuaga i te lalolagi i aso nei.


Extracurricular activities and hobbies: How absorbed are you in such activities? 	 Faigā mea fakaopoopo mo fakafiafiaga: E mata, e pefea te fakatāua ne koe a polokalame fakaopoopo konei?


Evidently, Jehovah’s detailed requirements for us during the thousand years. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ko mea likiliki kolā e manako a Ieova ke fai ne tatou i loto i te afe tausaga.


The Gospels present him as a strong, vigorous man. 	 E fakamatala mai i tusi Evagelia me i a ia se tagata malosi kae loto finafinau.


(1 Chronicles 1:27, 34; 2:1-15; 3:1-17; Matthew 1:17) Ezra then lists descendants of the tribes on the east side of the Jordan, followed by the genealogy of the sons of Levi. 	 (1 Nofoaiga Tupu 1:27, 34; 2:1-15; 3:1-17; Mataio 1:17) Ne fakasolo mai ei ne Esela a gafa o matakāiga i te feitu ki te saegālā o te Iolitana, kae ‵soko atu ki ei ko te gafa o te matakāiga o Levi.


“The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear [Jesus voice and come out,” said Jesus. 	 Ne fai mai Iesu: “Ko oko mai eiloa te taimi e lagona ei a tena leo [o Iesu] ne latou katoa kolā e i loto i tanuga, kae ka ulu mai ei latou ki tua.”


Can the Bible serve as a valuable guideline? 	 E aogā te Tusi Tapu?


You can follow the pattern of Gideon, who said to his fellow fighters: “You should learn from watching me, and that is how you should do.” 	 E mafai o tautali atu koe ki te mea ne fai ne Kitiona, telā ne fai atu ki tena kautau: “‵Kilo faka‵lei mai ki a au, kae fakaakoako ki te mea e fai ne au.”


Do not gaze about, for I am your God. 	 Au ko tou Atua—sa mataku i se mea!


Ziph 	 Sifo


The master was to bring his slave up against the door or the doorpost and pierce his ear through with an awl. 	 E ‵tau o aumai ne te matai a tena pologa o fakapale ki te mataloa io me ko te pou o te mataloa kae ‵suki a tena taliga ki se mea makaikai.


He can get up and get back into the race. 	 E mafai eiloa ne ia o tu ki luga kae toe tele i te fakatautelega.


You can be certain that God can reward his faithful ones and help them deal with anxiety about the past, the present, and the future. 	 E ‵tau o talitonu koe me i te Atua e mafai ne ia o fakamanuia a ana tavini fakamaoni kae fesoasoani foki ki a latou ke fakafesagai atu ki fakalavelave kolā ko oti ne ‵tupu, fakalavelave o te taimi nei, mo fakalavelave i aso mai mua.


Second, we should follow his example. 	 A ko te lua, e ‵tau o tau‵tali atu tatou ki tena fakaakoakoga.


Applying what is stated there and elsewhere in the Scriptures certainly strengthens the marriage bond, helps parents to bring up children properly, and contributes to a happy family life. 	 A te fakagaluegāga o mea kolā e fai mai i ei e pelā foki mo nisi mea e fai mai i te Tusi Tapu kātoa e fakamalosi aka i ei te fakaipoipoga, e fesoasoani atu ki mātua ke puti aka olotou tama‵liki i te auala tonu, kae ati aka foki i ei se kāiga fia‵fia.


The speaker will explain the two distinct hopes set out in the Bible for Christians. 	 Ka fakamatala ne te failauga a fakamoemoega kese‵kese e lua kolā ne fakatoka mō Kelisiano i loto i te Tusi Tapu.


They “will all be changed, in a moment, in the blink of an eye, during the last trumpet.”—1 Cor. 15:51, 52. 	 A latou “katoa ka ‵fuli fakavave a e pelā eiloa mo te ‵kemo o te mata, i te taimi o te pu fakaoti.”—1 Koli. 15:51, 52.


• For what reasons should we accept Jehovah’s judgments? 	 • Ne a pogai e ‵tau ei o talia ne tatou a fakamasinoga a Ieova?


Yes, possession of the Promised Land depended on a good relationship with Jehovah God. 	 E tonu, ne fakalagolago eiloa a te ulu atu ki te Fenua o te Folafolaga ki luga i te lotou fesokotakiga ‵lei mo Ieova te Atua.


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Perhaps when you contemplate the order of the universe, the origin of life, or the design of that most complex of all structures on earth, the human brain, you reason that something higher than humans must exist.* 	 E se taumate kafai e mafaufau koe ki te fakatokaga o te lagi mo te lalolagi, te māfuaga o te ola, io me ko te faitega o te ‵toe mea fakaofoofogia eiloa kae faigatā ke malamalama i ei i mea katoa ne faite i te lalolagi, te fāiai o te tino, ka fai mai koe me e isi eiloa se mea telā e sili fakafia atu i tino e ‵tau o ola.


It cannot be forced or speeded up. 	 E se mafai o faimālō io me e fakava‵vave aka tena tupuakaga.


16-18. In its ancient context, what does Zechariah 4:6 mean? 	 16-18. Se a te uiga o te Sakalia 4:11 mō tino i aso mua?


Soon she was starting Bible studies with those who might previously have declined a study. 	 E seki leva kae ne kamata ne ia a a‵koga faka-te-Tusi Tapu mo tino kolā ne seki talia muamua ne latou se akoga.


Likewise, Zlatko’s former military associates viewed as traitors any who refused to fight on their side. 	 E penā foki a Zlatko, ne ‵kilo atu ana taugasoa ki so se tino telā e se fia taua mō te lotou fenua e pelā me se sipāi.