A truly effective greeting, however short, should be sincere and reflect genuine love. 	 Kae ko pati fakatalofa toe‵toe kae ma‵goi, e ‵tau o fakaasi atu i ei te alofa mo te amanaia tonu.


9. (a) Why do we need to be selective in what we read? (b) What did the founding editor of this magazine state with regard to Bible study aids? 	 9. (a) Kaia e ‵tau ei o kai filifili e uiga ki mea kolā e fai‵tau tatou ki ei? (e) Ne a muna a te tino telā ne kamata ne ia te mekesini tenei e uiga ki tusi kolā e fakamatala mai ei te Tusi Tapu?


12 Because he observes that the needs of the flock appear taxing and complicated, a Christian may decide not to reach out. 	 12 Ona ko te mea e foliga faigata ki a ia a manakoga o te lafu mamoe kae manakogina i ei a galuega e uke ke tausi atu ki a latou, e mafai eiloa o fakaiku aka ne se Kelisiano ke mo a ma kausaki atu ki ei.


(Luke 5:29) His first recorded miracle—changing water into fine wine at a wedding feast—shows that he was not antisocial or an ascetic. 	 (Luka 5:29) E fakaasi mai i te vavega muamua ne fai ne ia—te ‵fuliga o vai ki te uaina ‵lei i te ‵kaiga o te fakaipoipoga—me ne seki ‵kalo keatea a ia mai tino io me ne ola a ia i se olaga fakataputapu kae faigata.


(Galatians 6:5) How, then, can we make wise decisions in life? 	 (Kalatia 6:5) E mafai la pefea ne tatou o fai a fakaikuga ‵lei i ‵tou olaga?


We will consider three important ways in which you can do so. 	 Ka mafau‵fau tatou ki auala e tolu kolā e mafai ei o fai koe penā.


That is where submission comes into play. 	 Tenei eiloa te taimi e mankogina ei te faka‵logo.


Plan ahead! 	 Ke kilokilo ‵mao!


Jehovah’s Greatness Is Unsearchable 	 E se Mafai o Iloa Katoatoa te Sili o Ieova


Are not such things some of the major necessities of life? 	 E mata, e se konā a mea tāua i ‵tou olaga?


What are some tools that you can use to strengthen your faith? 	 Ne a nisi mea faigaluega kolā e mafai o fakaaoga ne koe ke fakamalosi ki ei tou fakatuanaki?


(Deuteronomy 10:12, 13) The wholesome principles embodied in those instructions benefit Jehovah’s servants today.—Hebrews 10:24, 25. 	 (Teutelonome 10:12, 13) E aogā eiloa a akoakoga fakavae kolā e aofia i fakatonuga konā ki tavini a Ieova i aso nei.—Epelu 10:24, 25.


‘But,’ you may say, ‘the Bible does speak about people going to heaven, doesn’t it?’ 	 Kāti ka fai mai koe, ‘Kae e fai mai te Tusi Tapu me e olo atu a tino ki te lagi’.


(John 2:1-10; Luke 5:29) At the wedding, he miraculously changed water into wine, adding to the supply, which had run short. 	 (Ioa. 2:1-10; Luka 5:29) I te avaga, ne ‵fuli ne ia fakavavega a vai ki uaina, ke fakaopoopo atu a uaina me ko se lava.


Laodicea seems to have had a considerable number of Jews, some of whom apparently were quite wealthy. 17. 	 E tokouke ‵ki a tino Iutaia ne ‵nofo atu i Laotikaia kae ne fai a nisi tino i a latou e pelā me ne tino mau‵mea.


The book provides insight into Jehovah’s righteousness in exercising his sovereignty, and it reveals that the integrity and life prospects of all of God’s earthly servants are involved in the issue raised in Eden. 	 E fakamaina mai i te tusi tenā a te amiotonu o Ieova i te fakaaogaga o tena pulega, kae e fakaasi mai i ei me e aofia te fakamaoni mo te fakamoemoega o tavini katoa a te Atua i te lalolagi i te kinauga telā ne fakasae aka i Etena.


To keep their focus on this goal, John says that he changed jobs many times in order to maintain a simple lifestyle. 	 Ko te mea ke tumau te ‵saga tonu atu ki te fakamoemoega tenei, ne fai mai eiloa a John me ne manakogina ke fulifuli faeloa tena galuega ‵togi i taimi e uke ko te mea ke fakafaigofie aka te olaga.


Neither did any of Jesus’ disciples issue any such directive. 	 Ke oko foki loa ki soko o Iesu, e seki ai se fakatonuga penā ne tuku mai ne latou.


(Acts 17:26) “God is not partial, but in every nation the man who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.”—Acts 10:34, 35. 	 (Galuega 17:26) “Te Atua e se fakailoga tino, kae ko te tino mai so se fenua telā e mataku ki a ia kae fai mea tonu e talia eiloa a ia.”—Galuega 10:34, 35.


Why did Paul list “hope” so far along in the series? 	 Kaia ne tuku atu ei ne Paulo “te fakamoemoe” ki te fakaotiga o te fakasologa tenei?


On the west coast of the United States, publishers regularly drive from one to two hours to conduct Bible studies with people in the Filipino field. 	 I te feitu ki togālā o te Iunaite Sitete i tafa o te tai, e olo sāle atu a tino talai i olotou motokā i se itula e tasi io me e lua ke fai a akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu mo tino kolā e fai‵pati i te ‵gana Filipaina.


He would not deceive his child but would strive to provide him with “good gifts.” 	 E se mafai o fakaloiloi ne ia tena tama kae taumafai eiloa o tuku atu a “mea ‵lei” ki ei.


To make disciples—additional followers of the Christ—before the end comes. 	 Ke fai a soko—nisi soko fakaopoopo o te Keliso—a koi tuai o oko mai te gataga.


WHY DO WE GIVE TO JEHOVAH? 	 KAIA E TUKU ATU EI NE TATOU A MEA KI A IEOVA?


the way we strive to improve our personality? 	 te auala e taumafai ei tatou ke momea aka te ‵lei o ‵tou uiga?


Here, Jehovah protects people who say, in effect: ‘You are my God in whom I will trust.’ 	 E puipui eiloa i konei ne Ieova a tino kolā e fai atu: ‘A Koe ko toku Atua telā ka talitonu au ki ei.’


in the ministry? 	 i te galuega talai?


Really, in our own wisdom, none of us are up to the task! 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e sē mafai o fai ne tatou a te tiute tenā i ‵tou malosi eiloa!


19 Similarly today, we need to do our part, fearing Jehovah and sticking to his ways. 	 19 E penā foki i aso nei, e ‵tau foki o fai ne tatou a ‵tou tusaga, ko te mataku ki a Ieova kae ‵piki ‵mau ki ana auala.


Did he care? 	 E mata, e atafai mai a ia?


[Chart on page 22, 23] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 24]


Why should we not become overly anxious about the future? 	 Kaia e se ‵tau ei o manava‵se malosi tatou e uiga ki aso mai mua?


True, the Devil asserted that no one serves Jehovah out of love, a charge that has already been proved false. 	 Se mea tonu me ne ‵losi mai a te Tiapolo me e sē tavini atu a tino mo te a‵lofa ki a Ieova, kae ko oti ne fakamaoni aka me e ‵se fua te ‵losiga tenā.


The possibility of death helps us to live our lives in a more meaningful way 	 E mafai ne tatou o ola i se olaga tai aogā atu māfai e maina tatou me e mafai o ‵mate tatou i so se taimi


23, 24. (a) Cite other examples showing how Bible study can enrich your prayers. (b) What will you do to enrich your prayers? 	 23, 24. (a) Taku mai ne fakaakoakoga kolā e fakaasi mai i ei me e mafai o faka‵lei aka au ‵talo ne te sukesukega ki te Tusi Tapu. (e) Ne a mea ka fai ne koe ke faka‵lei aka ei au ‵talo?


To put off “the sin that easily entangles us,” what positive steps can we take? 	 Ko te mea ke ave keatea a “agasala kolā e ‵piki ‵mau ki luga i a tatou,” ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou?


(Psalm 78:5-7) God then watched over the nation with a keen eye, ready to come to the rescue when his people were in trouble. 	 (Salamo 78:5-7) Ne tausi faka‵lei ne te Atua a tena atufenua, kae toka foki o vau o faka‵sao latou māfai ko oko atu ki a latou se fakalavelave.


26 God’s Name Made Known in Swahili 	 E ola nei tatou i taimi o fakalavelave ‵lasi.


Onesimus was an unwilling slave who escaped from the household of Philemon in Colossae and fled to Rome. 	 A Onosemu se pologa paiē telā ne tele keatea mai te kāiga o Filemoni i Kolose kae ne fanatu ki Loma.


SONGS: 40, 50 	 PESE: 40, 50


(John 1:18; 14:6-9) While in Galilee during the second year of his preaching campaign, Jesus performed many powerful works in Chorazin, Bethsaida, Capernaum, and the area round about. 	 (Ioane 1:18; 14:6-9) I tena nofoga i Kalilaia i te lua o tausaga o tena galuega talai, ne fai ne Iesu a galuega fakavavega e uke i Koasini, Petesaita, Kapanaumi mo nisi fa‵kai i olotou tafa.


HOW do you react when you are confronted by those who are not favorably disposed toward you or toward what you represent? 	 NE A au mea ka fai māfai e fetaui koe mo tino kolā e fakaasi mai te lotou sē fia‵fia ki a koe io me ko te fekau telā e avatu ne koe?


12 A popular philosophy or common adage is: Follow your heart. 	 12 E isi se tugapati masani e fai penei: Tautali i tou loto.


He began to doubt the value of being a worshiper of Jehovah. 	 Ne kamata o fakalotolotolua a ia e uiga ki te aogā o te fai e pelā me se tino tapuaki ki a Ieova.


25 The Rise and Fall of “the Ships of Tarshish” 	 ITULAU E 11 • PESE: 22, 41.


In commenting on the Vatican’s claim that churches that reject certain Catholic doctrines “are not Churches in the proper sense,” Eames said: “That to me could be insulting.” 	 I ana pati e uiga ki pati a te Vatican me i lotu kolā e ‵teke atu ki nisi akoakoga a te Katolika “e se ne lotu ‵tonu,” ne fai mai a Eames, penei: “Ki a au loa a te mea tenā se fakamaseiga o lotu.”


(Matthew 24:15, 16) Would they show faith in Jesus’ prophetic words and be moved to act accordingly? 	 (Mataio 24:15, 16) E mata, ka fakaasi atu ne latou te fakatuanaki ki pati fakavaloaga a Iesu kae gasue‵sue fakavave e ‵tusa mo ana pati?


(1 John 5:19) In addition, followers of Christ are attacked by Satan the Devil himself, who is waging a vicious war against those who “observe the commandments of God and have the work of bearing witness to Jesus.” 	 (1 Ioane 5:19) E se gata i ei, e taua ‵tonu atu eiloa a Satani te Tiapolo ki soko o Keliso, ko latou kolā “e faka‵logo ki fakatonuga a te Atua, kae fakamaoni foki ki te mea tonu e fakaasi mai ne Iesu.”


The first is something we possess, whether we like it or not, while the second is something we practice. 	 A te mea muamua se mea eiloa telā ne togi mai ki a tatou, faitalia me e fia‵fia tatou ki ei io me ikai, a ko te lua, se mea telā e fai faeloa ne tatou.


Just as an ambulance must refuel regularly if it is to continue taking patients to the hospital, you must restore your energy with proper nutrition, exercise, and rest so that you can continue giving your child the care he or she deserves. 	 E pelā mo te motoka o te fa‵kai masaki e utu faeloa māfai e ave sale i ei a tino ma‵saki ki te fa‵kai masaki, e ‵tau foki o fakafou tou malosi mai te kai ki mea‵kai ‵lei, fakamalosilosi te foitino, kae malōlō faka‵lei ko te mea ke tumau koe i te tausi faka‵lei atu ki tau tamaliki.


Is there some concern in your life that you need to attach less importance to, allowing for greater attention to spiritual issues? 	 E mata, e isi ne mea i tou olaga kolā e se ‵tau o mafaufau ‵mafa koe ki ei, ko te mea ke mafai ne koe o saga tonu atu ki mea faka-te-agaga?


(1 Samuel 24:12, 15; 26:22-24) He did not speak abusively of or to Saul. 	 (1 Samuelu 24:12, 15; 26:22-24) Ne seki taku fakamasei ne ia a Saulo io me ne seki ‵teke atu ki a ia i ana pati.


Imagine how wonderful life will be when everyone we know is clothed to perfection with the new personality! 	 Mafaufau la ki te gali o te olaga māfai ko ‵lei katoatoa a te fakapeiga ne tino katoa kolā e iloa ne tatou a uiga ‵fou!


To those battling the effects of old age, health limitations, opposition from their family, loneliness, or the loss of a loved one. 	 Ko latou kolā e taua atu ki te tulaga matua, ma‵saki, ‵tekemaiga i kāiga, sē sologa, io me ko te mate atu o se tino pele.


“They were . . . filled with the holy spirit and were speaking the word of God with boldness.”—ACTS 4:31. 	 “Ko ‵fonu katoa latou i te agaga tapu, kamata eiloa o fai‵pati atu ne latou a te muna a te Atua mo te loto toa.”—GALUEGA 4:31.


(Hebrews 10:39) Most of us would likely agree that Paul’s words do not apply to Peter. 	 (Epelu 10:39) E loto ma‵lie te tokoukega o tatou me e se fakauiga a pati a Paulo ki a Petelu.


13 What enabled these servants of Jehovah to endure and succeed in the race? 	 13 Ne a mea ne mafai ei ne tavini konei a Ieova o fai ke kufaki kae manumalo i te fakatau‵telega?


What should sincere people do? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne tino loto fakamaoni?


This proves that Jehovah is true to his word. 	 E fakamaoni mai ei a te ‵tonu o pati a Ieova.


It is appropriate that they are likened to his people of ancient times. 	 Se mea ‵lei ke faka‵pau latou ki ana tino i aso mua.


Once a Christian decides to give, he should do so cheerfully, or with joy, says Paul. 	 Kafai ko oti ne fakaiku ne se Kelisiano ke tuku atu ana mea, e ‵tau eiloa o fai ne ia mo te loto fiafia, ko pati a Paulo.


3 Those who have a balanced view of recreation allow for diversity yet also recognize the need for limitations. 	 3 A latou kolā e paleni ‵lei olotou kilokiloga e uiga ki fakafiafiaga e ‵lei ke fai olotou filifiliga kae ke iloa foki ne latou olotou tapula.


Rather than fretting over the attributes you would like to see in your mate, learn to appreciate and enjoy the positive qualities that he or she has now.—Eccl. 9:9. 	 I lō te manavase faeloa ki faifaiga kolā e manako koe ke fai ne tau avaga, taumafai ke maua ne koe te loto fakafetai kae ke fiafia koe ki uiga ‵lei kolā ko maua nei ne ia.—Failauga 9:9.


His mistake cost him his life and his good name with God. 	 Ne iku atu ei tena mea ‵se ne fai ki tena mate kae galo atu foki i ei mo tena igoa ‵lei i mua o te Atua.


Even in difficult economic times, we can promote a generous spirit. 	 Ke oko foki eiloa ki tulaga faiga‵ta o te maumea, e mafai eiloa ne tatou o fakamaluga aka a te agaga kaimalie.


8, 9. What was Jesus’ primary concern during his earthly ministry, and what religious tradition would he have rejected? 	 8, 9. Se a te fakavae tonu o te galuega talai a Iesu i te lalolagi, kae ne a tuu fakalotu ne ‵teke atu a ia ki ei?


• How can we seek first God’s righteousness? 	 • E mafai pefea o ‵sala muamua ne tatou a te amiotonu o te Atua?


6 After praying all night, Jesus gathered his disciples and from among them chose 12 apostles. 	 6 I te otiga ne ‵talo i te po kātoa, ne fakamaopoopo mai ne Iesu ana soko kae filifili aka ne ia mai i a latou a apositolo e toko 12.


(Phil. 2:21) Paul was writing from Rome. 	 (Fili. 2:21) Ne tusi eiloa te tusi a Paulo mai Loma.


Our human weaknesses in this regard are often exploited by a powerful force—advertising! 	 A ‵tou vāivāiga i te feitu tenei e fakaaogā‵segina ne te mea malosi tenei—ko faka‵pulaga fakapisinisi!


“Be Vigilant With a View to Prayers” 	 “Ke Mataala Kae ‵Talo Malosi”


Arranging for such help need not mean abdicating their spiritual responsibility; rather, it can be part of bringing up their children “in the discipline and admonition of Jehovah.” 	 A te fakatokaga o te vaegā fesoasoani penā e se fakauiga i ei me ko fulitua atu latou ki te lotou tiute i te feitu faka-te-agaga; i lō te fai penā, e mafai o fai mo vaega o te putiakaga o olotou tama‵liki “i polopolokiga mo fakatakitakiga a Ieova.”


It will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and it itself will stand to times indefinite.” 	 Ka fakatakavale ne ia a malo katoa konā, kae ka tumau ki te se gata mai.”


Jesus Is the Only Way to Salvation 	 A Iesu ko te Auala Fua e Tasi ki te Fakaolataga


As we got to the stairs of a house, we took off our boots and shook the snow out of them. 	 Kafai ko oko māua ki se kakega o se fale, ko tapale mā taka kae lūlū a kiona mai loto i taka.


Bible Teachings—Timeless Wisdom 	 Akoakoga Mai te Tusi Tapu—Te Poto Telā e Tumau ki te Se-Gata-Mai


LONELINESS 	 LAGONAGA SĒ SOLOGA


In truth, there is no end to the situations in which we need guidance. 	 A te tonuga loa, e ma‵nako faeloa tatou ki se takitakiga.


Those enemies of Christ ‘blasphemed against the holy spirit’ and thus committed sin that was unforgivable. 	 A fili o Keliso konei ‘ne muna masei atu ki te agaga tapu’ kae ne fai ne latou a te agasala telā e se mafai o fakamagalogina.


13. (a) How should we view secular pursuits? (b) According to Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians, what gave him deep joy? 	 13. (a) E ‵tau o pefea te ‵tou kilokiloga ki galuega ‵togi? (e) E ‵tusa mo te tusi a Paulo ki te kau Tesalonia, se a te mea ne maua ne ia mai i ei a te fiafia lasi?


The Sovereign of the universe loves us for loving righteousness! 	 A te Pule Sili o te iunivesi e alofa mai ki a tatou kolā e fia‵fia ki te amiotonu!


He and his wife experienced the failure of their small business. 	 Ne pokotia lāua mo tena avaga ona ko te sē teletele ‵lei o te lā tamā pisinisi.


The 136th Psalm is composed for responsive singing, the last part of each verse being sung in response to the first. 	 E isi se tali o te pese telā ne ‵fatu i te Salamo e 136, telā ne usu atu te vaega fakaoti o te fuaiupu ke tali atu ei ki te vaega muamua o te fuaiupu.


Do you share Jehovah’s view of your older brothers and sisters? 	 E mata, e ‵pau tau kilokiloga mo Ieova e uiga ki ou taina mo tuagane ma‵tua?


(Deuteronomy 32:4) On the contrary, Jehovah is “the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” 	 (Teutelonome 32:4) E se gata i ei, e tuku atu foki ne Ieova a te “taui ‵lei ki tino kolā e salasala ki a ia.”


Will Jehovah be pleased with thousands of rams, with tens of thousands of torrents of oil? 	 Mata e fiafia te Aliki manafai e avatu ne au ki a ia ne afe mo afe o mamoe, mo sinu olive e uke?


(Read Malachi 4:5, 6.) 	 (Faitau te Malaki 4:5, 6.)


16 The best decisions are seldom the easiest to implement. 	 16 A te ‵toe filifiliga ‵lei e se faigofie ke fakataunu.


Their relationship with God becomes stronger, richer. 	 Ke onoono ki Te Faleleoleo Maluga i a Tesema 1, 1993, te itulau e 22, 23.


In fact, in the Gospel of John, we find that Jesus mentioned three important requirements that anyone who wants to be his follower must meet. 	 A te tonuga loa, i te tusi Evagelia a Ioane, ne taku mai ei ne Iesu a fakatonuga tāua e tolu kolā e ‵tau o fakalogo ki ei so se tino telā e fia fai mo fai sena soko.


Then tragedy struck three times in quick succession. 	 Kae ne oko fakavave atu ki a ia a fakalavelave i taimi e tolu.


In them we find the fulfillment of this prophecy: “Many nations will certainly become joined to Jehovah in that day, and they will actually become my people; and I will reside in the midst of you.”—Zech. 2:11; 8:21; read Isaiah 65:22; Revelation 21:3, 4. 	 E fakataunu eiloa ki a latou a te valoaga tenei: “Ka uke a malo ka ‵mai ki te Aliki ke fai latou mo ona tino. Ka ‵nofo fakatasi koutou mo ia, kae ka iloa ei ne koutou i a au ne uga mai ne ia ki a koutou.”—Sakalia 2:11; 8:21; faitau te Isaia 65:22; Fakaasiga 21:3, 4.


They all fared badly and stand as warning examples for us.—Ex. 9:27, 28, 34, 35; Ezek. 17:13-15, 19, 20; Acts 5:1-10. 	 Ne logo‵mae katoa latou kae ne fai mo fakaakoakoga ke fakaeteete tatou i ei.—Esoto 9:27, 28, 34, 35; Esekielu 17:13-15, 19, 20; Galuega 5:1-10.


There are over 2,800 publishers in Turkey, but the country has a population of 79 million. 	 Toeitiiti kae kātoa te 2,800 tino talai i Turkey, kae e silia atu mo te 79 miliona te aofaki o tino i ei.


What a comforting thought that is! 	 Se fakamafanafanaga ‵lasi! ‵ki!


What aspects of Jesus’ attitude will we consider? 	 Ne a vaegā uiga o Iesu ka suke‵suke tatou ki ei?


I also appreciate the small role I have had in helping my fellow deaf ones to know our loving Creator and to draw close to him. 	 Ne fakafetai foki au ki te tusaga foliki ne fai ne au o fesoasoani atu ki oku taina ‵tuli ke iloa ne latou a ‵tou Mafuaga alofa kae ke fakapili‵pili atu ki a ia.


Why can Jehovah rightfully claim ownership of everything? 	 Kaia e isi se aiā o Ieova ke pule ki luga i mea katoa?


But why has God continued to make such provisions for all people, whether they give thought to him or not? 	 Kae kaia ne tumau ei te Atua i te tukumaiga o mea konā ki tino katoa, faitalia me e mafau‵fau latou ki a ia io me ikai?


If a husband fails to honor his wife, his relationship with Jehovah will be affected. 	 Kafai e fakatamala a te tagata o fakaaloalo ki tena avaga, ka pokotia i ei tena fesokotakiga mo Ieova.


You may find greater security in humble surroundings together with those who love you than in the city with those who may try to take advantage of you. 	 Ka mafai o maua ne koe a te tokagamalie telā e ‵lei atu māfai e se uke ou kope faka-te-foitino kae ‵nofo tasi mo tino kolā e a‵lofa ki a koe i lō te ‵nofo fua i fenua ‵lasi kolā e se fia ‵saga atu i ei a tino ki a koe.


What kind of obedience does Jehovah require, and how do we know that such obedience is possible? 5 Despite his insistence on obedience, Jehovah is well aware of the limitations of imperfect humans. 	 5 Faitalia te faka‵mafa fakafia atu ne Ieova a te tāua o te fakalogo, ne iloa ‵lei foki eiloa ne ia a mea e mafai o fai ne tino sē ‵lei katoatoa.


They “meet the Lord” Jesus in the invisible heavenly realm. 	 A latou e “fakafetaui ki te Aliki” ko Iesu i te lagi telā e se lavea ki mata.


Humans have unwittingly submitted to God’s Adversary, Satan, for “the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.” (1 John 5:19) Knowledge of this fact makes it easier to understand why bad situations exist. 	 Ne faka‵logo eiloa mo te sē iloa a tino ki te Fili o te Atua, ko Satani, me i “te lalolagi kātoa ko i lalo i te pule a te Tino Masei.” (1 Ioane 5:19) A te iloaga o te mea tenei e fakafaigofie aka ei ke malamalama tatou i te pogai e ‵tupu ei a mea ma‵sei.


With God’s holy spirit, an open mind, and personal assistance from a qualified Bible teacher, God’s Word does not have to be a closed book to you. 	 Mai te fesoasoani o te agaga tapu o te Atua, te talia o manatu i ei, fakatasi mo te fesoasoani mai se isi tino telā e apo i te Tusi Tapu, e se faigata eiloa ke malamalama koe i te Muna a te Atua.


Yet, he persevered in declaring an unpopular message to a largely unreceptive people. 	 Kae ne kufaki eiloa a ia i te folafolaatuga o te fekau telā e se fia‵fia ki ei a te tokoukega o tino.


Make Jehovah’s Reminders the Exultation of Your Heart 	 Ke Fai A Fakamasauaga A Ieova Mo Fiafiaga O Tou Loto


What does the Song of Solomon teach us to look for in a marriage mate? 	 Ne a mea e akoako mai i te Pese a Solomona e uiga ki mea kolā e ‵tau o ‵sala ki ei i se tino telā e fia avaga koe ki ei?


Matthew tells us so. 	 Ne fai mai ne Mataio te mea tenā ki a tatou.


How would you answer? 	 Ka tali mai pefea ne koe te fesili tenā?


When you involve the student in the learning process in this way, you are, in effect, helping him not only to grasp the reasons behind any given conclusion but also to make that conclusion his own conviction.—Matt. 17:24-26; Luke 10:36, 37. 	 Kafai e fakaaogā ne koe a fesili ke akoako atu ei te tino akoga, ko fesoasoani atu eiloa koe ki a ia ke malamalama i nisi fakaikuga e fai ne tatou kae ke talitonu foki eiloa a ia ki te fakaikuga tenā.—Mataio 17:24-26; Luka 10:36, 37.


Set definite limits. 	 Ke fai ne fakaikuga mautinoa.


15 Positive results have also come to many who have witnessed to unbelieving family members, even when it seemed unlikely that these would respond favorably. 	 15 E isi foki ne ikuga ‵gali ne maua mai tino e tokouke kolā ne talai atu ki kāiga sē tali‵tonu, faitalia me foliga mai me se fia‵fia latou.


He taught his disciples to reason on such principles. 	 Ne akoako ne ia ana soko ke iloa ne latou o mafau‵fau faka‵lei kae gasue‵sue e ‵tusa mo te Muna a te Atua.


For that matter, we “know neither the day nor the hour” when Jesus Christ will come to execute judgment upon his Father’s enemies. 	 E sē mafai o fai penā me e seai se tino e ‘iloa ne ia te aso mo te taimi’ ka fakaoko atu ei ne Iesu Keliso a te fakamasinoga ki fili o tena Tamana.


Humans return to dust—to nonexistence—when they die. 	 E ‵foki atu a tino ki te ‵pefu—ki te tulaga sē ola—māfai ko ‵mate latou.


What do you personally think of religion’s role in politics? 	 Se a tou manatu totino ki te tulaga o lotu i mea fakapolitiki?


Help them to make new friends by arranging opportunities for upbuilding association. 	 Fesoasoani ki a latou ke fai a taugasoa ‵fou mai te fakatokaga o avanoaga mō maopoopoga fakamalosi loto.


No strong rules. 	 E seai ne tulafono mautinoa.


6 In contrast, Jesus ended his friendship with Judas Iscariot. 	 6 E ‵kese mai i a latou konā, ne fakagata ne Iesu tena va fakataugasoa mo Iuta te Isikaliota.


9 When instituting the Lord’s Evening Meal, Jesus said: “This means my body.” 	 9 I te taimi ne kamata ei ne ia te ‵Kaiga a te Aliki i te Afiafi, ne fai mai a Iesu: “Ko toku foitino tenei.”


It is unlikely that we would continue being angry with someone for whom we are praying. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ka se mafai o tumau tou kaitaua ki te tino telā ne ‵talo koe mō ia.


How does Satan taunt Jehovah, and to what extent? 	 Ne fakaitaita atu pefea a Satani ki a Ieova, kae se a te tulaga ne oko ki ei?


(Matthew 4:11) Satan will leave us if we take a firm stand against him by remembering appropriate Bible principles and putting them into practice. 	 (Mataio 4:11) Ka tiakina tatou ne Satani māfai e ‵tu ‵mautakitaki tatou i te ‵teke atu ki a ia mai te fakaaogāga o akoakoga fakavae i te Tusi Tapu kae fakagalue aka foki a mea konā i ‵tou olaga.


Articles in the “Young People Ask” series in Awake! will be of particular interest to parents of adolescents, as will the book Young People Ask, Volume 2. 	 A mataupu fakasolo o te “Young People Ask” i te Awake! ka aoga ‵ki ki mātua o talavou, e pelā foki mo te Young People Ask, te Tusi i te 2. Kafai e fakaaoga te tusi tenā, ke mo a ma fakaseaoga a te pokisi “What Do You Think?” i te fakaotiga o mataupu takitasi.


Another said that she feels that some elders “can be very intimidating because they have an extremely serious nature.” 	 Ne fai mai te suā fafine me i nisi toeaina “e fakama‵taku ‵ki ona ko olotou uiga ko tō faiga‵ta.”


Love is God’s primary attribute. 	 A te alofa ko te uiga tāua ‵ki o te Atua.


10 Satan promotes sexual immorality by means of pornography. 	 10 E fakamalosi aka ne Satani a faifaiga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau e auala i ata ma‵sei.


(Jer. 17:9) But you can be successful if you constantly ‘keep on guard according to God’s word.’ 	 (Ielemia 17:9) Kae e mafai koe o manumalo māfai e tumau koe i te ‘tausi mo te fakalogo ki te muna a te Atua.’


In reply, the angel said: “Is anything too extraordinary for Jehovah?” 	 Ne tali atu penei te agelu: “E isi se mea e faigata i te Aliki?”


Peace will be abundant. 	 Ka tumau eiloa a ia i te manuia.


20 We live in a world that does not take Jehovah or his laws seriously. 	 20 E ‵nofo atu tatou i se lalolagi telā e se fakatāua malosi i ei a tulafono a Ieova.


Miriam says: “We were invited to serve as special pioneers. 	 E fai mai a Miriam: “Ne ‵kami māua ke tavini atu e pelā me ne paenia fakapito.


Have a Full Share in the Great Spiritual Harvest 	 Ke Kau Katoatoa Atu Ki Te ‵Katigā Saito Faka-te-agaga Lasi


We would have to rely on human wisdom to avert environmental disaster, to solve political conflicts, and to guide us through our personal crises. 	 Ka fakalago‵lago eiloa tatou ki poto o tino ke fakaseai aka i ei a fakalavelave ‵tupu fakafuasei, ke faka‵lei aka a kinauga fakapolitiki, kae ke takitaki ei tatou māfai ko fe‵paki mo fakalavelave totino.


The baptism candidate must also believe that the holy spirit is God’s active force, not part of a Trinity. 	 E ‵tau foki o talitonu a te tino telā ka papatiso me i te agaga tapu ko te malosi galue o te Atua, kae e sē se vaega o te Tolutasi.


Many respond, ‘That’s not fair!’ 	 E tokouke ka fai mai, ‘E se tonu te mea tenā!’


(Matthew 20:23) Was Jesus telling them a lie when he stated that he did not have the authority to grant their request? 	 (Mataio 20:23) E mata, ne loi a Iesu o fai atu me seai sena malosi o tuku atu ki a laua a te mea e ma‵nako laua ki ei?


When relating this parable, he was in Judea, not far from Jerusalem; so his listeners likely knew about the road in question. 	 Ne fakamatala atu ne ia te tala fakauiga tenei i Iutaia, e se ‵mao malosi mai Ielusalema; telā, kāti ne iloa ‵lei ne ana tino fakalogo‵logo a te auala tenā.


What did David want to pass on to his children, and how did he do so? 	 Se a te mea ne manako ki ei a Tavita ke togi atu ki ana tama‵liki, kae ne fai ne ia pefea te mea tenā?


With full faith and confidence, David therefore wrote: “By God we shall gain vital energy, and he himself will tread down our adversaries.” 	 Ona ko tena fakatuanaki mo tena loto talitonu, ne tusi mai ei penei a Tavita: “E manumalo matou manafai e kau te Atua i a matou; ka fakatakavale ne ia omotou fili.”


73:9—How is it that the wicked have “put their mouth in the very heavens, and their tongue itself walks about in the earth”? 	 73:9—Ne fai pefea ne tino amio ma‵sei “a muna ma‵sei ki te Atua i te lagi, kae fai fakatonuga fiasili ki tino o te lalolagi”?


Where can you find help and encouragement to do so? 	 Tefea te koga e mafai o maua ne koe i ei a fakamalosiga ke fai penā?


11 God had promised that the heavenly part of his organization, referred to in prophecy as his “woman,” would produce a seed that would bruise the serpent in the head. 	 11 Ne folafola mai te Atua me i te vaega faka-te-lagi o tena fakapotopotoga, telā ne fakasino atu ki ei i valoaga me ko tena “fafine,” ka tuku mai ne ia se fanau telā ka tuki pala ne ia a te ulu o te gata.


By being present and involved before, during, and after meetings, we encourage and incite one another “to love and fine works.” 	 Mai te fesokotaki atu ki taina a koi tuai o kamata te fakatasiga, te taimi e fai ei, mo te taimi mai tua i ei, e fakatau fakamalosi kae fakatau fesoasoani ei tatou o “fakaasi te alofa mo te fai mea ‵lei.”


“In all my trying situations, Jehovah never left me.”—HENRYK 	 “I tulaga faiga‵ta katoa ne fe‵paki mo au, ne seki tuku tiaki lele eiloa au ne Ieova.”—HENRYK


FOR much of her life, Lena has struggled with negative feelings about herself. 	 I TE ukega o taimi i tena olaga, ne taua atu faeloa a Lena ki ana lagonaga se ‵lei e uiga ki a ia eiloa.


(Ps. 139:16) This very effective, orderly arrangement provides further evidence that creation is the work of God’s “finger,” or holy spirit. 	 (Salamo 139:16) A te fakatokaga tafasili i te gali kae tokagamalie tenei e tuku mai i ei se isi fakamaoniga me i mea ne faite ki te “matikao lima” o te Atua io me ko tena agaga tapu.


Jesus’ own name means “Jehovah is Salvation.” 	 E fakauiga eiloa a te igoa o Iesu ki a “Ieova te Fakaolataga.”


How did David react?—1 Chron. 17:1-4, 8, 11, 12; 29:1. 	 Ne saga atu pefea a Tavita?—1 Nofo. 17:1-4, 11, 12; 29:1.


19 The apostle Paul enjoyed a close relationship with the elders of the congregation in Ephesus. 	 19 Ne maua ne te apositolo ko Paulo se va fakataugasoa pili mo toeaina i te fakapotopotoga i Efeso.


They chose to suffer rather than compromise their neutral stand. 	 Ne filifili aka ne latou ke puapuagatia i lō te gutugutulua e uiga ki te lotou tulaga i te sē ‵kau ki se feitu.


If the Son sets you free, you will be truly free.”—John 8:34, 36. 	 Kafai e fakasaoloto koutou ne te Tama, ka saoloto tonu eiloa koutou.”—Ioa. 8:34, 36.


9 Anyone can act immodestly if he allows himself temporarily to be overcome by fleshly desires. 	 9 E mafai ne so se tino o fakaasi atu te uiga fakamatamata māfai ne manatu māmā a ia o talia a manakoga faka-te-foitino ke pule atu ki a ia.


23 If we are to continue walking with God, we must exercise “the wisdom from above” and always act in harmony with his upright ways. 	 23 Kafai e ma‵nako tatou ke tumau i te sa‵sale mo te Atua, e ‵tau o fakagalue ne tatou a “te poto mai te lagi” kae ke fetaui faeloa a ‵tou faifaiga mo ana auala amio‵tonu.


(Jonah 4:5-11) What a lesson for Jonah regarding Jehovah’s view of people! 	 (Iona 4:5-11) Ma‵faga o fakaakoakoga gali ne maua ne Iona e uiga ki te kilokiloga a Ieova ki tino!


“As for me, in my integrity I shall walk.”—PS. 26:11. 	 “Ka ko au, e sasale faeloa au i te fakamaoni.”—SALAMO 26:11, Tusi Paia, Samoa.


By studying the context of those words, we will better understand what fight Paul had to wage to control his sinful nature.—Read Romans 7:21-25. 	 Mai te sukesuke ki te uiga tonu o pati konā, ka malamalama faka‵lei tatou i te taua telā ne taua i ei a Paulo ke pule atu ki tena tulaga agasala.—Faitau te Loma 7:21-25.


Speaking in Tongues Today—A Tool to Spread the Good News? 	 Te Fai‵pati ki ‵Gana Valevale i Aso Nei—Se Mea Faigaluega ke Fakasalalau Atu ei a te Tala ‵Lei?


Making the Right Sacrifices 	 Te Taliaga Tonu o Mea Faiga‵ta


(Luke 9:46-48) Patiently but firmly, Jesus helped the apostles to see the need for humility. 	 (Luka 9:46-48) Ne loto kufaki a Iesu o fesoasoani atu ki te kau apositolo ke malama‵lama me e ‵tau eiloa mo latou o loto mau‵lalo.


They can put forth effort to grow in “wisdom and spiritual comprehension” by taking in knowledge of the Scriptures. 	 E mafai o taumafai malosi latou ke momea aka te lotou ‘poto mo te iloa faka te agaga’ mai i te sukesuke malosi ki te Tusi Tapu.


“For all things I have the strength by virtue of him who imparts power to me,” he declared.—Philippians 4:13. 	 Ne folafola mai a ia penei: “E mafai ne au o fai a mea katoa kona, ona ko te fakamalosi mai o ia telā e tuku mai te malosi ki a au.”—Filipi 4:13, NW.


We invite you to consider this subject prayerfully in the following article. 	 E ‵kami mai ne matou koe ke mafaufau kae ‵talo e uiga ki te mataupu tenei i te faiga o te mataupu telā e ‵soko mai.


The Bible foretells a time when faithful people will exclaim: “Look! This is our God.” 	 Ne ‵valo mai i te Tusi Tapu a te taimi telā ka ka‵laga atu ei a tino fakamaoni, penei: “A ia ko te motou Atua!”


With Brother Rutherford’s baptism talk booming from the amplifiers, curious people surrounded the car, listening as the talk was interpreted into Portuguese. 	 Ne fakamaluga aka ne te ‵tagi o mea faka‵lasi leo a te lāuga a te taina ko Rutherford.


Having this trust and faith in Jehovah is yet another way to show him honor. 	 A te mauaga o te loto talitonu mo te fakatuanaki penei ki a Ieova ko te suā auala e tasi ke fakaasi atu te āva ki a ia.


He did so even though he was surrounded by false worshipers and may have been ridiculed by members of the royal court. 	 Ne fai eiloa penā faitalia tena sikomia ne tino kolā ne tapuaki ki atua ‵se kae kāti ne fakatauemu atu foki ki ei a tino mai te kāiga o te tupu.


Each member of the family should be ready to study at the designated time. 	 E ‵tau o toka faeloa a te kāiga ke suke‵suke i te taimi tonu.


19 Despite our imperfection, we can remain in Jehovah’s favor. 	 19 Faitalia te sē ‵lei katoatoa o tatou, e mafai eiloa o tumau tatou i te taliaga a Ieova.


(Hebrews 13:4) Does obeying this law deprive us of anything good? 	 (Epelu 13:4) E mata, e ave keatea ne te fakalogo ki te tulafono tenei so se mea ‵lei mai i a tatou?


Of my siblings, I have one brother who has served faithfully as an elder since that arrangement began back in the early 1970’s. 	 Kae e tokotasi o oku taina ne tavini fakamaoni atu e pelā me se toeaina mai te taimi ne kamata i ei te fakatokaga tenā talu mai i te kamatamataga o te 1970.


Happily, though, he does not simply leave us on our own in the matter. 	 Se mea fakafiafia, me e se tuku tiaki ne ia tatou i te feitu tenei.


He was to write on one stick, “For Judah and for the people of Israel who are with him,” and on the other one, “For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim, and all the house of Israel who are with him.” 	 Ne ‵tau o tusi i se lakau e tasi penei, “Mō Iuta kae mō tino o Isalaelu kolā e ‵nofo fakatasi mo ia,” kae i te suā lakau, “Mō Iosefa, ko te lakau a Efalaima, mo te kāiga kātoa o Isalaelu kolā e ‵nofo mo ia.”


(John 4:21) What an astounding comment, especially coming from a Jew! 	 (Ioane 4:21) Ko tafaga la te fakaofoofogia o pati konā, maise eiloa me ne fai mai ne se tino Iutaia!


What true value, though, does gold have? 	 Se a te tāua o te aulo?


14. What resulted in Rome from Paul’s boldness? 14 When Paul wrote to the congregation in Philippi, he was in prison again, this time in Rome. 	 14 Ne nofo atu Paulo i te falepuipui i Loma i te taimi ne tusi atu ei a ia ki te fakapotopotoga i Filipi.


To be “happy” and to “succeed,” we must regularly read God’s Word, daily if possible. 	 Ke “fia‵fia” kae “manuia,” e ‵tau mo tatou o fai‵tau faeloa ki te Muna a te Atua i aso katoa māfai e mafai.


Such findings harmonize with what we read in the Scriptures. 	 E ‵pau eiloa te mau tenā mo te mea telā e faitau ne tatou i te Tusi Tapu.


UNIVERSAL PEACE! 	 TE FILEMU I TE LALOLAGI!


‘Keep Watching Your Ministry’ 	 ‘Tumau i te Fai o Tau Galuega’


Bread without leaven was a fitting symbol of that body. 	 E fetaui ‵lei a te falaoa se faka‵fete mo fai te fakatusa o tena foitino.


(1 John 4:8) Our study of the Scriptures has helped us to identify the real cause of many of the world’s difficulties. 	 (1 Ioa. 4:8) Ko oti ne fesoasoani mai a ‵tou sukesukega ne fai ki Tusitusiga Tapu ke iloa ne tatou a te māfuaga tonu o fakalavelave faiga‵ta e uke o te lalolagi.


(Dan. 9:27a; Matt. 10:6) Later, many non-Israelites were also included in this nation, for Peter went on to say: “You were once not a people, but are now God’s people.”—1 Pet. 2:10. 	 (Tanielu 9:27a; Mataio 10:6) Fakamuli ifo, ne aofia foki a nisi kolā e se ne tino Isalaelu i te fenua tenei, me ne fai atu a Petelu: “Ne seki fai koutou mo tino o te Atua i aso mua, kae nei ko fai koutou mo ona tino.”—1 Petelu 2:10.


We therefore take seriously the Bible’s inspired counsel to wear well-arranged and modest clothing. 	 Kae e ‵saga tonu atu eiloa tatou ki te polopolokiga fakaosofia i te Tusi Tapu ke fai faka‵lei eiloa ‵tou teuga.


(Acts 7:35) Jehovah “transmitted through angels” the Law, which Moses used to instruct the Israelites. 	 (Galu. 7:35) Ne tuku ne Ieova a tulafono ki “agelu”, kolā ne fakaaoga ne Mose ke takitaki ki ei a tino Isalaelu.


(1 Peter 4:8) They are living proof that a world free of violence is possible. 	 (1 Petelu 4:8) Ko fakamaoni nei ne latou me e mafai eiloa o saoloto te lalolagi mai amioga fakasaua.


Just as Jehovah’s promises are reliable and unchangeable, so are his standards of right and wrong. 	 E mafai o tali‵tonu faeloa tatou ki folafolaga a Ieova me e se fuli‵fuli sāle ana folafolaga konā kae pelā foki mo ana fakatakitakiga e uiga ki mea ‵lei mo mea ma‵sei.


For more information, see chapter 6 of the book What Does the Bible Really Teach?* 	 Ke maua nisi fakamatalaga, ke onoono ki te mataupu e 6 o te tusi ko te Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu?*


Finally, he held up the empty bag and said with a smile: ‘You see? 	 Fakamuli loa, ne sisi aka ne ia ki luga se taga masa kae fakamisikata mai: ‘E lavea ne koutou?


What a fine witness this results in when we explain what prompted us to return the individual’s possession! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te ‵lei o te molimau telā ka iku mai i ei māfai ko fakamatala atu ne tatou te pogai ko fakafoki fakavave atu ei ne tatou a te mea tenā!


As for Kurt, his honesty led to a promotion. 	 Kae e pelā mo Keta, ona ko tena fakamaoni ne fakamasiki aka ki luga tena tulaga i te galuega.


Is Jesus suggesting that when we pray we are, in effect, pounding at the door of a reluctant God? 	 E mata, e fakauiga a Iesu me i te Atua e se fia fakalogo mai ki ‵tou ‵talo?


I am making all things new.” 	 Ko faka‵fou ne au a mea katoa.”


(1 Pet. 1:24, 25) Surely, we do well to read God’s Word regularly, apply it in our own life, and use it when helping others. 	 (1 Pe. 1:24, 25) E mautinoa eiloa me ka fai‵tau faeloa tatou ki te Muna a te Atua, fakagalue i ‵tou olaga, kae fakaaoga ne tatou ke fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino.


Referring to the tongue, the disciple James wrote: “Not one of mankind can get it tamed. 	 Mai te fakasino atu ki te gutu, ne tusi mai a te soko ko Iakopo, penei: “Kae e seai se tino e mafai ne ia o fakalata te gutu.


Peter stated: “This is what was said through the prophet Joel, ‘And in the last days,’ God says, ‘I shall pour out some of my spirit upon every sort of flesh, and your sons and your daughters will prophesy . . . ; and even upon my men slaves and upon my women slaves I will pour out some of my spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.’”—Acts 2:16-18. 	 Ne fai mai a Petelu: “E fakamatala mai i te tusi a te Pelofeta ko Ioelu, ana muna: ‘Muna a te Atua, tenei taku mea ka fai i aso fakaoti; ka ‵ligi atu ne au toku agaga ki luga i tino katoa; ka ‵valo fakapelofeta otou tama tagata mo tama fafine ka matea foki ne otou tamatane a fakaasiga, e oko foki ki aku tavini tagata mo tavini fafine, ka tuku atu ne au a toku agaga ki a latou i aso konā, ko te mea ke mafai ne latou o ‵valo fakapelofeta.’”—Galuega 2:16-18.


What will help couples to remain faithful to their wedding vow? 	 Ne a mea e fesoasoani atu ei ki taki tauavaga ke tumau i te fakamaoni ki olotou tautoga i te fakaipoipoga?


A priest going down that road went by on the opposite side. 	 Ne livaliva ifo se faitaulaga i te auala tenā kae fakaseke o fano i te suā feitu o te auala.


Without accurate knowledge of why such things happen and where the solution lies, these people are without hope.—Eph. 2:12. 	 E aunoa mo te iloaga tonu e uiga ki pogai e ‵tupu i ei a mea konei mo te faka‵leiga ki ei, e fai ei ke seai eiloa se fakamoemoega mō tino konei.—Efeso 2:12.


1:5—Why did Adonijah try to seize the throne while David was still alive? 	 1:5—Kaia ne taumafai ei a Atonia o ‵faomālō te pulega fakatupu i te taimi koi ola ei a Tavita?


The apostle Paul warns us about one of Satan’s insidious strategies—“false stories.” 	 E fakailoa mai a te apositolo ko Paulo ki a tatou e uiga ki aofaga fakama‵taku a Satani—ko “tala ‵kai.”


COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: AUSTRALIA 	 TENA FENUA: AUSETALIA


How can we do so? 	 E mafai pefea o fai ne tatou a te mea tenā?


“LIKE a lily among thorny weeds, so is my girl companion among the daughters.” 	 “E PELĀ me se pula o te lili i loto i se vao lakau tala‵tala, e penā taku pele ma ‵nofo tasi mo nisi fāfine.”


SITUATIONS REQUIRING COURAGE 	 TULAGA E MANAKOGINA I EI TE LOTO TOA


After the first world war, the League of Nations was formed in the hope of bringing peace. 	 Mai tua o te taua muamua a te lalolagi, ne fakatu aka a te Malo ‵Kaufakatasi mo te fakamoemoega ke maua a te filemu.


But serving where we still find so many who listen to the Bible’s message gives us a strong sense of purpose. 	 Kae ko te tavini atu i koga kolā koi maua i ei ne tatou a tino e tokouke kolā e faka‵logo ki te fekau i te Tusi Tapu e maua i ei ne tatou a mea aoga i ‵tou olaga.


According to such reasoning, the new birth is a matter of personal choice. 	 E ‵tusa mo vaegā fakamatalaga penā, a te toe fanau fou se filifiliga totino.


However, the silent witness of creation is not enough. 	 Kae e se lava fua i te molimau lēmū atu o mea ne faite.


14 How can the resurrection hope affect the way you live right now? 	 14 E mafai pefea o pokotia tou olaga i aso nei ona ko te fakamoemoega ko te toetu?


These demonstrative actions would say to the man, ‘What I am about to do for you is due to power from God.’ 	 A faifaiga matea konā ne fai pelā me e fakamatala atu penei ki te tagata tenā, ‘A mea kolā ka fai ne au mō koe ne mea mai te ‵mana o te Atua.’


For instance, in the Macedonian city of Thessalonica, he spoke to those worshipping in a synagogue. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, i te fa‵kai o Maketonia ko Tesalonia, ne faipati atu tou tagata ki tino kolā e tapuaki i loto i se sunako.


We might even come to believe that we are too busy to care for “the more important things”—matters related to serving Jehovah.—Phil. 1:9, 10. 	 E mafai foki o fai ei ke mafau‵fau tatou me ko tō fakalavelave tatou ke ‵saga atu ki “mea e sili atu i te ‵lei”—e pelā mo te taviniga ki a Ieova.—Filipi 1:9, 10.


May we zealously participate in the Kingdom-preaching and disciple-making work, never allowing the world to endanger our precious relationship with God. 	 Ke na ‵kau atu tatou mo te loto finafinau ki te galuega talai o te Malo mo te faiga o soko, kae ke mo a ma talia ne tatou te lalolagi ke fakamasei ne ia te ‵tou fesokotakiga tāua mo te Atua.


7 Consider Jesus’ model prayer, and note what he said about God’s name, His Kingdom, and His will. 	 7 Ke mafaufau ki te ‵talo fakaakoako a Iesu, kae onoono aka ki ana pati e uiga ki te igoa o te Atua, Tena Malo, mo Tena loto.


Andrew took much pride in his job but left it. 	 Ne fiafia ‵ki a Andrew ki tena galuega kae ne tiakina ne ia.


How did Peter benefit from Jehovah’s forgiveness? 	 Ne aoga pefea ki a Petelu a te loto fakamagalo o Ieova?


However, since “the world through its wisdom did not get to know God,” what he uses to save people appears foolish to the world.—John 17:25. 	 Kae ona ko te mea ‘ko se iloa ne tino a te Atua i olotou poto,’ a te mea telā e fakaaogā ne ia ke faka‵sao ei a tino e foliga mai me se mea valea ki te lalolagi.—Ioane 17:25.


In an effort to avoid taking life too seriously, many turn to the constant flow of amusements of the entertainment world. 	 Mai taumafaiga ke mo a ma tō fakatāua te olaga, e taumafai a tino e tokouke ke ‵sala atu ki nisi vaega ‵fou o fakafiafiaga ke fesoasoani atu ke mo a ma fanoa‵noa latou i te olaga nei.


Janny: I especially enjoyed the exciting privilege of going with Markus to Brooklyn in 1977 and to Patterson in 1997 when he received additional training as a Branch Committee member. 	 Janny: Kae ne fiafia malosi eiloa au ki te tauliaga ke olo tasi mo Markus ki Brooklyn i te 1977 kae ki Patterson i te 1997 i te taimi ne fai ei ana akoakoga fakaopoopo e pelā me se sui o te Komiti o te Ofisa Lagolago.


(Exodus 14:13) Did Moses succeed in fortifying the faith of his fellow Israelites? 	 (Esoto 14:13) E mata, ne fesoasoani atu a Mose ki te kau Isalaelu ke malosi te lotou fakatuanaki?


The Bible also states: “A joyful heart is good medicine.” 	 E fai mai foki te Tusi Tapu: “A te loto fiafia se vailakau ‵lei.”


Its purpose? 	 Se a la tena aogā?


(Acts 17:31) But before then, God is giving all sorts of people the opportunity to gain “an accurate knowledge of truth,” to act on that knowledge, and to be saved. 	 (Galu. 17:31) Kae mai mua o te taimi tenā, e tuku mai ne te Atua a te avanoaga ki vaegā tino katoa ke “iloa tonu ne latou a te munatonu,” ke gasue‵sue e ‵tusa mo te iloaga tenā, kae ka ‵sao i ei latou.


Almighty God yearns to use his power to restore life to the dead.—Read Job 14:14, 15. 	 E olioli eiloa a te Atua Malosi Katoatoa ke fakaaoga tena ‵mana ke toe fakafoki atu a te ola ki tino ‵mate.—Faitau te Iopu 14:14, 15.


How did Asa react when the Ethiopians invaded the land? 	 Ne a mea ne fai ne Asa i te taimi ne ulu atu ei te kautau Aitiope o puke te lotou fa‵kai?


Let us, then, be faithful stewards. 	 Tela la, ke fai tatou mo situati fakamaoni.


Having no means to pay the debt, the slave begged for mercy. 	 Me ko se mafai o ‵tina ne ia tena kaitalafu, ne fakamolemole atu a ia ke fakamagalo a ia ne tena pule.


The law of your mouth is good for me, more so than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.” 	 A tau tulafono telā ne tuku mai ne koe, e silia atu tena aogā ki a au i lō tupe katoa i te lalolagi.”


9:10-13—Was Solomon’s gift of 20 cities in the land of Galilee to King Hiram of Tyre in harmony with the Mosaic Law? The Law as stated at Leviticus 25:23, 24 could have been regarded as applying only to an area occupied by the Israelites. 	 9:10-13—E mata, a fa‵kai e 20 i te laukele o Kalilaia kolā ne fakameaalofa ne Solomona ki te tupu o Tulo ko Hilamo ne fetaui mo te Tulafono a Mose?— Kāti ne mafai o fakauiga a te Tulafono telā e fakaasi mai i te Levitiko 25:23, 24 ki laukele kolā e ‵nofo tonu i ei a tino Isalaelu.


Vital to happiness is a feeling of personal dignity, or self-worth. 	 Se mea tāua ke lagona ne se tino me e aogā a ia ko te mea ke fiafia foki a ia.


“All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial . . . , that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work.”—2 TIMOTHY 3:16, 17. 	 “A Tusitusiga Tapu katoa ne māfua mai i te Atua, kae e aoga . . . , ko te mea ke poto ‵lei te tagata o te Atua, kae ke toka ‵lei a ia mō te faiga o galuega ‵lei katoa.” —2 TIMOTEO 3:16, 17.


Instead, they hated him, persecuted him, and conspired to kill him!—Mark 14:1; 15:1-3, 10-15. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne takalia‵lia, fakasauā, kae aofaga foki latou ke tamate a ia!—Maleko 14:1; 15:1-3, 10-15.


At these high places, the Israelites made “sacrificial smoke to Baal, to the sun and to the moon and to the constellations of the zodiac and to all the army of the heavens.” 	 I fatafaitaulaga fapaupau konei, ne ofo atu ei ne te kau Isalaelu a “taulaga ki a Paala, ki te la, ki te masina, ki paneta, mo fetu.”


So these cells have a way to store and copy the information needed to replicate themselves. 	 Tela la, e isi loa se auala ke ‵teu aka a sela konei kae toe ‵kopi mai a fakamatalaga konā ke toe faka‵fua mai foki a mea konā.


The Bible clearly speaks of a future paradise on earth. 	 E fakamatala manino mai i te Tusi Tapu a te lalolagi palataiso i aso mai mua nei.


Gratefully we can say, ‘Sons are an inheritance from Jehovah.’” (Psalm 127:3) And how do children benefit from pursuing full-time service? 	 E fia‵fia lasi māua o fai atu, ‘A tama‵liki ne meaalofa mai te Aliki.’ ” (Salamo 127:3) Kae e aogā pefea ki tama‵liki a te kausaki atu ki te taviniga tumau?


The Bible describes the sad consequences of such a course when it says: “Certainly if, after having escaped from the defilements of the world by an accurate knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they get involved again with these very things and are overcome, the final conditions have become worse for them than the first. . . . 	 E fakamatala mai i te Tusi Tapu a ikuga fakafanoanoa o te fai penā, i pati konei: “Me kafai ne ‵sao mai a tino mai malosi ‵mate o te lalolagi e alatu i te lotou iloa o te ‵tou Aliki Fakaola ko Iesu Keliso, kae toe taka‵vale foki latou i ei fakamuli, ka sili i te masei o te tulaga ka maua ne tino konā i te fakaotiga i lō te taimi muamua. . . .


So when our eldest brother, Tauno, told us about a paradise earth without injustice, our hearts were touched. 	 I te taimi ne fai mai ei te motou tuagane matua, ko Tauno, e uiga ki se lalolagi palataiso telā e seai ne mea piko‵piko i ei, ne fia‵fia ‵ki eiloa omotou loto.


Sime, a married brother now in his late 30’s, left the Philippines to take on a lucrative job in a Middle Eastern country. 	 Ne tiaki ne Sime, se taina avaga ko 30 tupu ana tausaga, a Filipaina o fano o galue i se galuega ‵togi ‵lei i se fenua i te Middle East.


It is followed by “take notice of [Jehovah].” 	 Kae ‵tao atu ki ei ko te “ke masaua faeloa ne koe a [Ieova].”


How can those with an earthly hope benefit from suffering? 	 E aogā pefea ki tino kolā e fakamoe‵moe ke ola i te lalolagi a logo‵maega?


17. In what way will faithful ones of old who will be resurrected on earth “not be made perfect apart from” the anointed? 	 17 Ne faipati te apositolo ko Paulo e pelā me se tokotasi o te kau fakaekegina, e uiga ki tāgata mo fāfine fakamaoni kolā ne ola mai mua o Keliso, kae ne tusi mai a ia, penei: “Ka ko tino katoa konei, ne taku‵leia ona ko te lotou fakatuanaki!


The Bible foretold that during this period in history, people would be “lovers of themselves, lovers of money, self-assuming, haughty, blasphemers, . . . unthankful, disloyal, having no natural affection, not open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of goodness, betrayers, headstrong, puffed up with pride.” (2 Timothy 3:1-5) Bad traits like those lead to injustices of all kinds. 	 Ne ‵valo mai te Tusi Tapu me i te vaitaimi tenei o te olaga o tino, a tino ka “ma‵natu fakapito, kaima‵nako, fakamata‵mata, fia ma‵luga, pati masei, . . . e se loto fakafetai, e se fia‵fia ki lotu, e se kaima‵lie, e se loto a‵lofa, e gutu fatufatu, e faka‵tupu taua, e mata kaitaua, e ita ki te ‵lei, ka fakatupu masei, e se ‵poi i te masei, ko ‵fete i te fakamatamata.” (2 Timoteo 3:1-5) E iku atu a vaegā amioga ma‵sei penā ki faifaiga sē ‵tonu e uke.


The Bible specifically states that they were invited. 	 E fai tonu mai te Tusi Tapu me ne ‵kami latou ke olo atu.


According to Christian theology, this acknowledgment is not a recognition of three gods but that these three persons are essentially one.”—The New Encyclopædia Britannica. 	 E ‵tusa mo te fakamatalaga a lotu Kelisiano, a te kilokiloga tenei e se ko atua e tokotolu kae ko tino tokotolu konei e tasi eiloa.”—The New Encyclopædia Britannica.


“If anyone loves the world,” the apostle John warned, “the love of the Father is not in him; because everything in the world—the desire of the flesh and the desire of the eyes and the showy display of one’s means of life—does not originate with the Father, but originates with the world.”—1 John 2:15, 16. 	 “So se tino e alofa ki te lalolagi,” ne fakailoa mai te apositolo ko Ioane, “e se alofa a ia ki te Tamana i tena loto, me i mea katoa i te lalolagi—ko manakoga o te foitino mo manakoga o mata mo mea e sona fakamata‵mata ki ei a tino i te olaga nei—e se māfua mai i te Tamana, kae māfua mai eiloa i te lalolagi.”—1 Ioa. 2:15, 16.


What Biblical examples show that baptism should not be unduly delayed? 	 Ne a fakaakoakoga i te Tusi Tapu e fakaasi mai i ei me se ‵tau o sōna fakatalave te papatisoga?


Besides, years earlier the Ark had been moved to the house of his father for safekeeping. 	 E se gata i ei, i tausaga e uke mai mua atu i ei ne avatu ei a te Pusa tenā ke tausi i te fale o tena tamana.


Therefore, ‘prepare your heart, consult the law of Jehovah, do it, and teach Jehovah’s regulation and justice.’—Ezra 7:10. 	 Tela la, ke na fakatoka tou loto, tauloto ki tulafono a Ieova, fai ne koe a mea konā, kae akoako atu foki a tulafono mo fakatonuga a Ieova.—Esela 7:10.


Without the direction and help of God’s powerful holy spirit, it would be impossible for such a thing to take place in this world that is under Satan’s control. 	 E aunoa mo te takitakiga mo te fesoasoani o te malosi o te agaga tapu o te Atua, se mea faigata ‵ki ke tupu se vaegā mea penei i se lalolagi telā e nofo mai i lalo i te pulega a Satani.


Just as we can develop a liking for a new food after tasting it several times, our attitude toward reading and study can change for the better if we discipline ourselves to follow a regular routine. 	 E pelā mo te fakamasani aka o tatou ki se meakai fou māfai ko oti ne ‵tami sāle tatou ki ei, e mafai o ‵fuli ke ‵lei ‵tou kilokiloga ki te faitau mo te sukesuke māfai e faimālō ne tatou a tatou eiloa ke fai a mea konā e pelā me ne faiga masani.


Yours is the kingdom, O Jehovah, the One also lifting yourself up as head over all. . . . And now, O our God, we are thanking you and praising your beauteous name.”—1 Chronicles 29:10-13. 	 Te motou Atua, i te taimi nei, ko tuku atu ne matou te fakafetai ki a koe, kae tavae ne matou tou igoa malu.”—1 Nofoaiga Tupu 29:10-13.


You have carefully nurtured your relationship with him, and you have always been approachable. Nevertheless, because of his unfounded fear of your reaction, he asks someone else to pass on the request to you. 	 Kae e tigā te feitu tenā, ona ko tena mataku me se a tau tali, ne fakamolemole atu ei tou tagata ki te suā tino ke fakaoko atu a tena fakamolemole ki a koe.


Notice that the apostle admonishes us to “put on the complete suit of armor from God.” 	 Ke masaua la me ne fakamalosi mai te apositolo ki a tatou ke “fakaeke ki luga i a koutou a meatau katoa kolā ne tuku atu ne te Atua.”


He said about himself: “I am no part of the world.” 	 E penei ana muna e uiga ki a ia: “Au e sē se vaega o te lalolagi.”


For example, he witnessed to Roman Governor Felix, who “listened to him on the belief in Christ Jesus.” 	 E pelā mo te taimi ne talai atu ei a ia ki te Kovana o Loma ko Filiki, telā ne ‘fakalogologo ki a ia i tena faipatiga e uiga ki te fakatuanaki ki a Keliso Iesu.’


The fight against corruption is a moral one that cannot be won by legislation alone or by “the sword” of legal penalties. 	 E aofia a amioga i te ‵teke atu ki faifaiga sē fakamaoni, kae e se manumalo i ei i te faiga fua o tulafono io me ko “te pelu” o fakasalaga.


2 Jesus understood that the current economic system would not change until God’s Kingdom comes. 	 2 Ne malamalama a Iesu me e se mafai o ‵fuli te tulaga tenei i mea tau tupe ke oko atu loa ki te taimi e oko mai ei te Malo o te Atua.


My wife and I eventually fled to Croatia, where we met Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Fakamuli ifo ne ‵tele atu maua mo taku avaga ki Croatia, kae ne fetaui i ei maua mo Molimau a Ieova.


As a result, Bible truth began to take root in my heart. 	 Kae ko te ikuga, ne kamata au o fiafia ki mea kolā e tauloto ne au mai te Tusi Tapu.


In fact, when he inspected the seven congregations in Asia Minor, five times he said: “I know your deeds.” 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, i te taimi ne āsi atu ei a ia ki fakapotopotoga e fitu i Asia Foliki, ne fai atu fakalima a ia penei: “E iloa ne au au mea e fai.”


One dictionary defines it as “the ability that you have to form pictures or ideas in your mind of things that are new and exciting, or things that you have not experienced.” 	 E fakamatala mai se tikisionale e tasi “a te fakaaataata o mea i tou mafaufau ko te mafai ne koe o fakafoliga se mea telā e fou kae gali ki a koe, io me se mea telā e seki lavea aka eiloa ne koe.”


Yes, Samuel influenced some of his contemporaries to avoid or abandon wrongdoing. 	 E tonu, ne fakamalosi ne Samuelu a nisi o ana taugasoa ke ‵kalo keatea io me tiakina ne latou a amioga ma‵sei.


How did a group of Christians in the 1870’s begin to search for “the true knowledge”? 	 Ne kamata pefea se potukau o Kelisiano i te vaitausaga o te 1870 o salasala ki “te iloaga tonu”?


(Luke 9:23) Jesus is saying that disowning yourself and becoming his follower is something you would want to do. 	 (Luka 9:23) E fai mai a Iesu me e ‵tau eiloa mo koe o fakapuli tou foitino kae fai foki mo fai tena soko.


It was also discerned in the 1920’s that there are two opposing organizations—Jehovah’s and Satan’s. 	 Ne fai foki pelā me i tausaga talu mai te 1920, e isi ne fakapotopotoga e lua kolā e fakatau taua—ko te fakapotopotoga a Ieova mo te fakapotopotoga a Satani.


Would a doctor simply agree to differ if one of his colleagues continued to believe he could go straight from handling dead bodies in a morgue to examining sick patients in a hospital ward? 	 E mata, ka talia fua ne se tokitā ke ‵kese a manatu o se tino tokotasi o ana tino ga‵lue māfai e tumau eiloa tena talitonu me e mafai fua o fanatu a ia o iloilo a masaki o tino ma‵saki i te fakaimasaki māfai ne fatoa oti ne galue a ia ki foitino o tino ‵mate i se koga telā e tausi i ei a foitino o tino ‵mate?


The same is true when we meet in large numbers at our assemblies and conventions. 	 E penā foki eiloa māfai ko ‵kau atu tatou ki ‵tou tamā fono mo fono ‵lasi.


8 When might we start to think or act immodestly? 	 8 Ko te taimi fea e mafai ei o mafau‵fau io me fakaasi atu ne tatou te agamalu?


What happens to us when we die? 	 Se a te mea e tupu māfai ko ‵mate tatou?


15. What spiritual defense do we have, and how can we maintain it? 	 15 Tela la, ne a meatau ko oti ne maua ne tatou?


Practical Steps to Deal With Poverty 	 Faifaiga Aogā ke Fakaseai ei te Mativa


When one Bible verse seemed to contradict another, these sincere Christians endeavored to harmonize the two. 	 Kafai ne foliga mai pelā me e se fetaui ‵lei te suā fuaiupu mo te suā fuaiupu, ne taumafai eiloa a Kelisiano fakamaoni konā o fakafetaui aka te avā fuaiupu.


Only by impressing God’s truth on our mind and heart—as Joshua, Caleb, and the early Christian disciples did—will we have faith that gives us the courage needed to endure in our spiritual warfare and to come off victorious.—Romans 10:17. 	 Ko te faiga fua ke ‵lave mautakitaki a te munatonu a te Atua i ‵tou mafaufau mo ‵tou loto—e pelā mo Iosua, Kalepo, mo soko Kelisiano i aso mua—ka maua i ei ne tatou te fakatuanaki telā ka tuku mai i ei te loto toa e manakogina ke manumalo ei tatou i te taua faka-te-agaga.—Loma 10:17.


We will find more time for concentrated and prayerful meditation if we simplify our life as much as possible. 	 Kafai e fakafaigofie aka ‵tou olaga ka uke atu a taimi avanoa e maua ne tatou ke ‵saga tonu atu kae mafaufau ‵loto ki ei.


• How might we guard against pride? 	 • E mafai pefea o puipui tatou mai te fakamatamata?


They are truly to be commended for their endurance. 	 E ‵tau eiloa o fakamālō tonu atu ki te lotou kufaki.


Do Not ‘Use the World to the Full’ 	 Ke se ‘Tuku Katoatoa Tou Malosi ki te Lalolagi’


He joyfully looked forward to deliverance, and he reflected on how Jehovah had dealt rewardingly with him. 	 Ne olioli eiloa a ia ki te faka‵saoga, kae ne mafaufau a ia ki te auala ka taui atu ei ne Ieova a ia.


Such activity helps us to focus on God’s Kingdom and to keep eternity and its blessed prospects in view. 	 E fesoasoani mai a vaegā galuega penā ki a tatou ke ‵saga tonu atu ki te Malo o te Atua kae ke mafau‵fau faeloa ki te ola se-gata-mai mo fakamanuiaga kolā ka maua ne tatou i ei.


Mary was a spiritually-minded person. 	 A Malia se tino telā e matua ‵lei i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


4 What Is Heaven Like? 	 4 Se a te Kilokiloga a te Atua ki te Kava?


The human tongue pales in comparison in size, weight, and strength. 	 A te alelo o te tino e se tāitāi eiloa o faka‵pau tena lasi, tena ‵mafa mo tena malosi ki alelo o manu konā.


What is Satan’s objective and method of operation? 	 Se a te mea e lamalama ki ei a Satani kae se a te auala e fakaaogā ne ia?


When we exercise faith in Jehovah and obediently follow his Son rather than pursue selfish interests, we enjoy refreshing and restful blessings every day.—Matt. 11:28-30. 	 Kafai e fakatuanaki tatou ki a Ieova kae tau‵tali atu mo te fakalogo ki tena Tama i lō te kausaki atu ki manakoga kaiū, e maua eiloa ne tatou a fakamanuiaga ‵gali kae filemu i aso katoa.—Mataio 11:28-30.


Thus, we may come to feel as he feels, hating what he hates. 	 Kāti ka mafai o iloa ne tatou ana lagonaga, ko te takalialia ki mea e takalialia a ia ki ei.


All I had was one suit and a pair of pants—the suit too big, the pants too short! 	 Oku kope ne fano mo au ko te peleue mo te tivae mo te pea tivae ‵mutu—a te peleue mo te tivae ko tō lasi, kae ko tivae ‵mutu ko tō ‵mutu!


SONGS: 80, 50 	 PESE: 80, 50


He will never leave the ones whom he has drawn if they remain faithful. 	 Ka se tiaki lele ne ia a latou kolā ne ‵kami ne ia ke fai mo ana taugasoa māfai e tumau latou i te fakamaoni ki a ia.


More than 2,500 years ago, the prophet Jeremiah stated: “It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” 	 I se 2,500 tupu tausaga ko ‵teka, ne fai mai ei te pelofeta ko Ielemia: “E se mafai eiloa ne te tino telā e sasale o takitaki ana vae.”


What would you do? 	 Ne a mea ka fai ne koe?


By then, all would understand that those laws had enormous significance.—Exodus 32:15-19; 34:1, 4, 29, 30. 	 I te taimi tenā, ne malamalama ei a tino katoa me e isi eiloa se uiga tafasili i te tāua o tulafono konā.—Esoto 32:15-19; 34:1, 4, 29, 30.


(Jas. 5:15) Yes, never forget that God is truly merciful and that he drew you into the congregation because he saw your potential. 	 (Iakopo 5:15) Ke mo a eiloa e puli me i te Atua e alofa fakamagalo tonu kae manako ke nofo koe i loto i te fakapotopotoga me ne matea ne ia se mea ‵lei i loto i a koe.


Jesus Christ disclosed to his disciples this vital knowledge. 	 Ne akoako ne Iesu Keliso a muna‵tonu tāua konei ki ana soko.


Of the great throng that was present for the annual observance of the Lord’s Evening Meal that was held on March 28, 2002, millions are not yet actively serving Jehovah. 	 E aofia i te vaitino tokouke kolā ne ‵kau atu ki te fakamanatuga o te ‵Kaiga a te Aliki i te Afiafi telā ne fai i te po 28 o Mati, 2002, te fia miliona o tino kolā e seki tavini atu ki a Ieova.


YEAR BORN: 1981 	 TAUSAGA NE FANAU EI: 1981


How can we show our concern for elderly Christians who are housebound? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu te ‵tou atafai ki Kelisiano ma‵tua kolā ko sē mafai o oloolo sāle?


We need to remember, though, what he is looking for. 	 E ‵tau o masaua ne tatou a mea kolā e ‵sala atu a ia ki ei.


A science encyclopedia says: “The nature and origin of the ice nuclei, which are necessary to induce freezing of cloud droplets at temperatures about -40°F (-40°C), are still not clear.”—Psalm 147:16, 17; Isaiah 55:9, 10. 	 Ne fai mai se encyclopedia e uiga ki mea fakasaienitisi: “E seki katoatoa loa nei a te malamalama e uiga ki te faiga mo te mafuaga o fatu aisa kolā e manakomia ko te mea ke liu aisa a motigā vai i kaumana mafai ko -40 tikulī te ‵moko.—Salamo 147:16, 17; Isaia 55:9, 10.


[Pictures on page 5] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 14]


What Did Jesus Say About Death? 	 Ne a Pati a Iesu e Uiga ki te Mate?


You cannot expect to be protected from every careless word or thoughtless deed. 	 E se ‵tau o fakamoemoe ke puipuigina faeloa koe mai i pati sē a‵lofa katoa mo faifaiga sē ‵tau katoa.


(1 Cor. 10:12) How important it is that we constantly search our heart, reject immoral thoughts, and suppress unhealthy pride!—Gal. 5:26; read Colossians 3:5. 	 (1 Koli. 10:12) Ko oko eiloa i te tāua ke iloilo faeloa ne tatou a ‵tou loto, ‵teke atu ki mafaufauga lai‵lai, kae ‵kalo kea‵tea mai te fakamatamata ‵se!—Kala. 5:26; faitau te Kolose 3:5.


By doing this, they are included among those whom Jehovah calls “my people.” 	 Mai i te faiga o te mea tenei, e aofia latou i tino kolā e taku ne Ieova ko “oku tino.”


What does it show? 	 Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i ei?


As the Festival of the Passover nears, many people go from the country into Jerusalem, and the city is buzzing with speculations about Jesus. 	 I te taimi ko pili ei o oko atu ki te ‵Kaiga o te Paseka, ne olo atu a tino e tokouke mai fa‵kai valevale ki Ielusalema, kae e tokouke a tino i te fa‵kai tenā ne kamata o fakatau fesilisili penei e uiga ki a Iesu.


Remember, the “star” did not first lead those astrologers to Bethlehem. 	 Masaua la, me ne seki ‵taki muamua ne te “fetu” a latou konā ki Peteleema.


Jehovah God foretold how the devastation would take place. 	 Ne ‵valo atu ne Ieova te Atua te auala ka tupu ei te fakamaseiga tenā.


13, 14. (a) How might Paul’s words recorded at Hebrews 10:24, 25 help us to make our meetings joyous occasions? (b) What is the primary reason for Christian meetings? 	 13, 14. (a) Kāti e mafai pefea ne pati a Paulo kolā ne tusi ki lalo i te Epelu 10:24, 25 o fesoasoani mai ke fai ‵tou fakatasiga mo fai ne mea fakafiafia loto? (e) Se a te pogai tonu e fai ei a fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano?


(Revelation 21:3, 4) King David of old was eager to “praise the name of God” and “magnify him with thanksgiving.” 	 (Fakaasiga 21:3, 4) Ne loto fiafia a te tupu mua ko Tavita o “‵viki ki te Atua” kae “folafola atu . . . tena ‵malu i te tuku atu o fakafetai ki a ia.”


Jesus explained: “I do nothing of my own initiative; but just as the Father taught me I speak these things.” 	 Ne fakamatala mai a Iesu: “Kae se fai fua ne au se mea; e taku atu fua ne au a mea kolā ne akoako mai ne toku Tamana ki a au.”


Nothing, though, could be further from the truth! 	 Kae e seai eiloa se mea e ‵mao atu mai i te munatonu!


When would that be? 	 Ko te taimi fea?


(John 18:37) Following Jesus’ example, rather than being sidetracked by mundane issues, we use our time and energy to preach the good news and to “make disciples of people of all the nations.”—Matthew 24:14; 28:19. 	 (Ioane 18:37) Mai te ‵tou tau‵tali ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu, i lō te ‵saga atu ki fakalavelave masani o te olaga, e fakaaogā ‵tou taimi mo ‵tou malosi o talai atu te tala ‵lei mo te “faiga o soko” i fenua katoa.—Mataio 24:14; 28:19.


Indeed, by the time God told Jacob to return to Canaan, the patriarch possessed “great flocks and maidservants and menservants and camels and asses.” 	 E tonu, mai te taimi ne fai atu ei te Atua ki a Iakopo ke toe foki ki Kanana, kae ko ia ko uke “ana lafu mamoe mo kouti, ana tavini, kamela mo asini.”


The Jewess Hadassah is selected from all the beautiful virgins of the land to take her place. 	 Ne filifili aka te tamafine Iutaia ko Hatesa mai tamafine taulekaleka katoa i te emupaea kātoa ke sui ne ia a tou fafine.


Other helpful public services, such as road maintenance, sanitation, and education—usually paid for by taxes levied by governmental authority—may also come to mind. 	 Kāti e masaua foki ne tatou a nisi galuega aogā, e pelā mo te faitega o auala, te ‵teuga o kaiga, mo falea‵koga—kolā e ‵togi sāle ki tupe e maua ne malo mai i lafoga.


The Israelites were not to molest or war against the Moabites and the Ammonites, for they were descendants of Abraham’s nephew Lot. 	 E se ‵tau foki mo te kau Isalaelu o taua atu ki tino Moapi mo tino Amoni me ne ‵tupu mai latou i te gafa o Lota te tuatina o Apelaamo.


His heeding the warning brought salvation to his household. 	 Ne fakalogo ki te Atua, faite ei ne ia a te vaka.”


What warning should anointed ones think seriously about, and why? 	 Se a te faka‵pulaga e ‵tau mo te kau fakaekegina o mafaufau ‵loto ki ei, kae kaia?


They sat down with Lisa and listened patiently, thus helping her to deal with what they discerned to be the underlying problem—the desire to be accepted by her peers.* 	 Ne saga‵saga fakatasi laua ki lalo mo Lisa kae fakalogo‵logo ki a ia mo te kufaki, telā ne fesoasoani atu ki tou fafine ke fakafesagai atu mo te loto malamalama ki te fakalavelave tonu—ko te manakoga ke talia a ia ne ana taugasoa.*


What means does Jehovah have at his disposal to help his servants who are under trial? 	 Ne a auala e fakaaogā ne Ieova ke fesoasoani atu ki ana tavini kolā e tofotofogina?


Now, if you were the prophet, would you have taken your wife back? 	 Tela la, moi ne fai koe ko te pelofeta tenā, e mata, ka toe talia ne koe tau avaga?


Yet who is best qualified to give sound, balanced direction in all these areas if not mankind’s Maker, Jehovah God? Like a user’s manual, the Bible is a guide for life 	 Kae ko oi eiloa te ‵toe tino ‵lei, i tafa o Ieova te Atua, telā ne faite ne ia a tino, e mafai o tuku mai ne ia a takitakiga aoga kae paleni i feitu katoa konei?


(1 Thessalonians 5:14) For example, to help one who feels dejected, an elder might direct attention to Psalm 34:18. 	 (1 Tesalonia 5:14) Ke fesoasoani atu ki se tino loto māfatia, e mafai o ‵suke se toeaina ki te Salamo 34:18.


Doubtless, it will be a difficult time for all of us—adults and children alike. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ka faigata ‵ki eiloa te taimi tenā mō tatou katoa—tino ma‵tua mo tama‵liki.


(Ex. 20:5) Any wandering away from Jehovah’s worship really means doing Satan’s will, and that could lead only to disaster. 	 (Eso. 20:5) So se tino telā e tapeapea kea‵tea mai i te tapuakiga a Ieova ko fai eiloa ne ia te loto o Satani, kae e mafai o iku atu te mea tenā ki se fakalavelave matagā.


Was Jesus really saying that some religions lead “to destruction”? 	 E mata, ne fakauiga eiloa a Iesu me e iku atu a nisi lotu ki “te malaia”?


August 1, 2008 	 Aokuso 1, 2008


Ahaziah dies, and his brother Jehoram ascends to the throne. 	 Ne mate a Asaia kae ne sui ne tena taina ko Iolamo mo fai te tupu.


In the evening, we make sure that we read to her before she goes to bed, and when we go in the ministry, we take her with us. 	 I te afiafi po, e ‵tau eiloa o fai‵tau ne māua a mea ki tou fafine a koi tuai a ia o moe, kae kafai e olo māua i te galuega talai, e puke ne māua tou fafine.


(Ezek. 38:2, 10-12; Dan. 11:40, 44, 45; Rev. 19:19) Ezekiel’s prophecy describes these forces as covering the land like the clouds and coming up against us in a fury, riding on horses. 	 (Eseki. 38:2, 10-12; Tani. 11:40, 44, 45; Faka. 19:19) E fakamatala mai i te valoaga a Esekielu a kautau e pelā me e ufi ne latou te laukele e pelā mo kaumana kae ‵tele mai mo te mata kaitaua i luga i solofanua.


(Prov. 15:28) This may well involve waiting to talk problems out. 	 (Faataoto 15:28) E mafai o aofia i te mea tenei a te fakatali malie a koi tuai o fai‵pati e uiga ki se fakalavelave.


How is God’s wisdom made evident in his use of humans to write the Bible? 	 Ne fakaasi mai pefea te poto o te Atua i te fakaaoga ne ia a tino ke tusi a te Tusi Tapu?


Some brothers purchased bonds to provide financial assistance to the war effort, and a few even went into the trenches with guns and bayonets. 	 A nisi taina ne ‵togi ne latou a feagaiga ke fesoasoani atu ki taua, kae ko nisi taina ne puke ne latou a fana mo sapelu kae olo atu i auala funa i lalo i te laukele.


A guide from England’s National Health Service reports: “IUDs with more copper are more than 99% effective. 	 Se tusi mai i te Matagaluega o te Ola ‵Lei i Egelani ne fai mai: “E sili atu i te 99% te ma‵losi o IUD kolā e uke a kopa i ei.


• Who was “that woman Jezebel,” and why do godly women not imitate her? 	 • Ko oi a “te fafine ko Iesepela,” kae kaia e sē ‵tau ei o fakaakoako a fāfine amio atua ki a ia?


Did Jesus tell his disciples to get involved in such struggles? 	 E mata, ne fai atu a Iesu ki ana soko ke aofia i vaegā kinauga penā?


(Heb. 12:2) But how can we apply these lessons? 	 (Epelu 12:2) Kae e mafai pefea o fakagalue ne tatou a akoakoga konei?


14 Jesus’ illustrations often moved people to show whether they truly desired to walk with God. 	 14 Ne masani o fai ne tala fakatusa a Iesu ke fakaasi mai ne tino me e ma‵nako tonu latou o sa‵sale fakatasi mo te Atua io me ikai.


10, 11. Why can we say that we are in a spiritual paradise despite our being imperfect? 	 10, 11. Kaia e fai atu ei me ko ‵nofo nei tatou i se palataiso faka-te-agaga faitalia me seki ‵lei katoatoa tatou?


(Matthew 26:18) Are we to assume that the man referred to as “So-and-so” in this verse was a bad man or that he was too insignificant to be named? 	 (Mataio 26:18) E mata, e ma‵natu aka tatou i te “Tagata” telā e fakasino ki ei i te fuaiupu tenei se tagata masei io me e se tāua malosi ke taku mai tena igoa?


Nevertheless, he emptied himself and became a lowly human. 	 E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, ne talia ne ia ke fai a ia mo fai se tagata malalo.


Would you be inclined to move in and make it your home? 	 E mata, ka fiafia koe o nofo i ei kae fai mo fai tou fale?


(Jeremiah 20:8) But when he meditated on the beauty of the message itself, his joy was rekindled. 	 (Ielemia 20:8) Kae ko te taimi ne mafaufau ‵loto a ia ki te gali o te fekau, ne toe maua i ei ne ia te fiafia.


(Mic. 7:7) Indeed, “be courageous, and may your heart be strong, all you who are waiting for Jehovah.”—Ps. 31:24. 	 (Mika 7:7) E tonu, “ke malosi kae loto lasi, koutou katoa kolā e [fakatali‵tali] ki te Aliki [ko Ieova.”—Salamo 31:24.


Why did Hushai need courage to be loyal to God? 	 Kaia ne manakogina ei ne Husai a te loto malosi ke fakamaoni ki te Atua?


Countless humans have come to know Jehovah and ‘to love him with their whole heart and with their whole soul and with their whole mind.’ 	 E lau i te fia o tino ko oti ne iloa ne latou a Ieova kae ‘a‵lofa ki a ia mo olotou loto kātoa mo olotou foitino kātoa mo olotou mafaufau kātoa.’


16 What if we are tempted to murmur because of having doubts about certain teachings that Jehovah’s people hold in common? 	 16 Kae e a māfai ko tofotofogina tatou ke mui‵mui ona ko te fakalotolotolua e uiga ki nisi akoakoga kolā e tali‵tonu ki ei a tino o Ieova?


That conviction was founded on an event of immense importance, the truthfulness of which he considered to be unassailable—the resurrection* of Christ Jesus. 	 Ne fakavae a te loto talitonu tenā ki se mea tāua ‵ki ne tupu, ko te mea tonu telā ne mafaufau tou tagata me e se mafai o ‵fuli ne se tino—te ‵toetuga* o Keliso Iesu.


(Matthew 6:9, 10) Yes. 	 (Mataio 6:9, 10) Ao.


He commended his fellow believers in that city for their generous and zealous spirit, and he expressed joy over their good works. 	 Ne fakamālō atu a ia ki taina tali‵tonu i te fa‵kai tenā mō te lotou kaima‵lie mo te lotou loto finafinau, kae ne fakaasi atu foki tena fiafia e uiga mō olotou galuega ‵lei.


Not long ago I succeeded in finding one. 	 (Ke onoono ki te pokisi i te itulau e 26.)


4 Rather than turning our attention to the past, we must keep our eyes focused on what is yet ahead. 	 4 I lō te ‵fuli atu o ‵tou mafaufau ki mea ko ‵teka, e ‵tau o ‵kilo tonu atu ‵tou mata ki mea kolā e ta‵kato mai i ‵tou mua.


(Proverbs 27:11; 1 Corinthians 10:26) Yes, Jehovah treasures all the men, women, and children who worship him acceptably. 	 (Faataoto 27:11; 1 Kolinito 10:26) E tonu, e fakatāua malosi ne Ieova a tāgata, fāfine, mo tama‵liki katoa kolā e tapuaki faka‵lei atu ki a ia.


So one day while David was playing the harp, “Saul proceeded to hurl the spear and say: ‘I will pin David even to the wall!’ but David turned aside from before him, twice.” (1 Samuel 18:10, 11) Afterward, Saul listened to his son Jonathan, David’s friend, and swore: “As Jehovah is living, [David] will not be put to death.” 	 Telā la, i te aso e tasi ne tātā ei a Tavita i te kitala, “ne velo . . . ne ia Tavita ki te ‵tao” mo ana pati penei: “ ‘Ka velo ne au a ia ke ‵mau tasi mo te ‵pui’ . . . kae ne fakaseke faeloa ne Tavita” a te ‵tao i taimi e lua konā. (1 Samuelu 18:10, 11) Fakamuli ifo, ne toe ‵fuli ei a te mafaufau o Saulo.


10 God-given joy brings us deep satisfaction when we do the divine will even in times of hardship, sorrow, or persecution. 	 10 A te fiafia telā e tuku mai ne te Atua e maua i ei te lotomalie katoatoa māfai e fai ne tatou te loto o te Atua, faitalia a tofotofoga faiga‵ta, te fanoanoa, io me ko fakasauāga.


However, such a conclusion is unthinkable! 	 Kae e sē tonu te manatu tenā!


“This is what the love of God means,” wrote the apostle John, “that we observe his commandments.”—1 John 5:3. 	 “Tenei eiloa te uiga o te alofa ki te Atua,” ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Ioane, “ko te fakalogo ki ana fakatonuga.” —1 Ioa. 5:3.


12 If you are assigned to handle a meeting for field service, you can do much to help older ones to have a share in the ministry. 	 12 Kafai ne ‵tofi aka koe ke fai a fakatasiga mō te galuega talai, e mafai ne koe o fai a mea e uke atu ke fesoasoani ki tino ma‵tua ke mafai o aofia i te galuega talai.


Unlike the complete separation that God’s people maintain from politics and false religion, most cannot separate themselves completely from the commercial part of Satan’s world. 	 E tiga eiloa ko oti ne ‵vae katoatoa kea‵tea a tino o te Atua mai mea fakapolitiki mo lotu ‵se, a te tokoukega o tino e se mafai o ‵vae katoatoa kea‵tea mai te vaega tenei o te lalolagi a Satani, ko mea fakapisinisi.


According to Acts 20:20, 21, what did the apostle Paul do in his ministry? 	 E ‵tusa mo te Galuega 20:20, 21, se a te mea ne fai ne te apositolo ko Paulo i tena galuega?


• How do we cultivate the pioneer spirit? 	 Se a te mea ne akoako mai ne Ieova e auala i te fakatokaga e uiga ki toegā mea‵kai?


A man interested in finding Bible truth decides to attend a public talk advertised in The Irish Times. 	 Ne fakaiku aka ne se tagata telā ne fiafia o ‵sala ki muna‵tonu mai i te Tusi Tapu ke kau atu a ia ki te lāuga mō tino katoa telā ne faka‵pula i te The Irish Times.


Those who read the account of these visions with faith are indeed comforted and encouraged.—Heb. 4:12. 	 A tino kolā e fai‵tau ki tala o fakaasiga konei mo te fakatuanaki ka maua eiloa ne latou se fakamafanafanaga mo se fakamalosiga.—Epelu 4:12.


So, husbands, wives, parents, and children, follow Jesus’ example! 	 Tela la, tagata avaga, fafine avaga, mātua, mo tama‵liki, ke tau‵tali atu ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu!


The transportation department began meeting delegates who were arriving from many parts of the Soviet Union and taking them to their quarters. 	 Ne kamata o fakafetaui atu a te matagaluega o mea oloolo ki sui mai i koga kese‵kese e uke o te Soviet Union kae ave ki olotou koga ‵nofo.


(Matthew 7:17-20) For this reason, engraved figures of palm trees were used as decoration in both Solomon’s temple and Ezekiel’s visionary temple. 	 (Mataio 7:17-20) Ona ko te mea tenei ko oti ne fakaaogā a nisi vaega o te pāma ke fakagaligali i ei a te faletapu o Solomona pelā foki mo te faletapu fakatusa o Esekielu.


As the elder listened to him, it became clear that the brother still had a deep love for Jehovah. 	 A koi fakalogologo te toeaina ki tou tagata, ne manino faka‵lei mai i ei me koi ‵poko eiloa te alofa o te taina ki a Ieova.


No one, it seems, could give him reasonable answers to his questions. 	 E seai se tino ne mafai o tuku mai ne ia a tali ‵tonu ki ana fesili.


(John 5:42) Jesus, however, loved his Father and delighted to do his will. 	 (Ioane 5:42) Ne alofa a Iesu ki tena Tamana kae ne fiafia o fai tena loto.


It is important that children early on become accustomed to communicating with their parents. 	 E tāua ‵ki māfai e fakamasani a tama‵liki i te taimi koi fo‵liki i ei ke fesokotaki atu faeloa ki olotou mātua.


How happy we are to have a modern-day collection of heartwarming songs of praise to Jehovah! 	 E pefea te fakafiafia mai ki a tatou ke mafai o maua aka se tusi fou i ‵tou aso nei telā e maua aka i ei a pese ‵gali o vikiga ki a Ieova!


2:9—Why did Elisha ask for ‘two parts in Elijah’s spirit’? 	 2:9, (NW)—Kaia ne fakamolemole atu ei a Elisaia ke maua ne ia a ‘vaega e lua o te agaga o Elia’?


If we keep that clearly in mind, we will communicate more effectively with our students. 	 Kafai e masaua ne tatou te mea tenā, ka fesokotaki atu tatou i se auala magoi ki ‵tou tino a‵koga.


(Gal. 5:22, 23) They should never rush to put a wrongdoer out of the congregation. 	 (Kalatia 5:22, 23) E se ‵tau eiloa o gasue‵sue fakavave latou o fakatea se tino fai mea ‵se.


They had provisioned themselves with enough oil so that they could continue to shed light when the bridegroom arrived and they were allowed into the feast.—Matthew 25:10-12. 	 Ne fakatoka ne latou a kalasini e lava ko te mea ke mafai o fakatumau te mainaga māfai ko oko mai te tagata fatoā fakaipoipo kae talia ei latou ki loto i te ‵kaiga.—Mataio 25:10-12.


Since true kindness is part of the fruitage of God’s spirit, it cannot be a weak, compromising attitude toward wrong conduct. 	 Ona ko te alofa atafai se fuataga o te agaga o te Atua, e se ‵tau o vāivāi io me gutugutulua e uiga ki te faiga o amioga ma‵sei.


The warm love and affection that flow from the parents to the child are cut off, blocked by the stone wall of death. 	 Ko fakagata atu foki i ei a te alofa mo te atafai o te mātua ki te tamaliki, telā ko ‵pono ne te ‵pui fatu ko te mate.


It may involve business territory, street witnessing, informal preaching, or telephone witnessing. 	 Kāti ko te talai atu ki tino i olotou pisinisi, te talai atu ki tino i auala, te talai atu i taimi kese‵kese, io me ko te talai atu i te telefoni.


Not in God’s eyes. 	 E se penā loa i te kilokiloga a te Atua.


She began attending Christian meetings and reading The Watchtower and its companion magazine, Awake!, which she shared with her husband. 	 Ne kau sāle atu tou fafine ki fakatasiga a Kelisiano kae ne faitau foki a ia ki Te Faleleoleo Maluga mo te suā mekesini ko te Awake! kolā ne avatu foki ne ia ki tena avaga.


Proving what we are involves giving proof of maturity and of genuine appreciation for spiritual provisions. 	 A te tofotofoga o tatou e aofia i ei a te fakaasiatuga o fakamaoniga o te ‵tou ma‵tua ‵lei i te feitu faka-te-agaga mo te loto fakafetai tonu mō fakatokaga faka-te-agaga.


“Be Courageous . . . and Go to Work” 	 “Ke Loto Toa . . . Kae Fano o Fai te Galuega”


As dedicated Christians, we have disowned ourselves and have chosen to live within the bounds of Christ’s teachings as his disciples. 	 E pelā me ne Kelisiano tukugina atu, ko se toe mafau‵fau tatou ki a tatou eiloa kae ne filifili aka ke ola tatou e ‵tusa mo akoakoga a Keliso e pelā me ne ana soko.


Faithful humans are urged to join in with audible voice. 	 E fakamalosi atu foki ki tino fakamaoni ke ‵kau atu ki ei mai te fakaaogāga o olotou leo.


On All Souls’ Day, the sound car went from cemetery to cemetery playing the records “Where Are the Dead?,” “Jehovah,” and “Riches,” reaching over 40,000 mourners! 	 I te Aso ‵Talo mō Tino ‵Mate, ne tele atu loa te motoka tenei i tanuga katoa kae faka‵tagi atu a lāuga konei, “Where Are The Dead?,” “Jehovah,” mo “Riches,” ki tino fanoa‵noa kolā e silia atu mo te toko 40,000!


Twenty-year-old Pétros had to be away from home for more than two years. 	 Ne ‵tau o tiakina ne Pétros telā ko luasefulu ana tausaga tena kāiga mō tausaga e silia atu i te lua.


2. In what way is the human body and the Christian congregation similar? 	 2 E tonu, e uke a vaega o te foitino o te tino, kae e aogā a vaega takitasi konā.


Who in the congregation are in need of encouragement, and why? 	 Ko oi a tino i loto i te fakapotopotoga e ma‵nako ki fakamalosiga, kae kaia?


If they come from a rural area, they may be at a loss about how to use modern household appliances. 	 Kafai e o‵mai latou mai i koga ‵mao, e mafai o se iloa ne latou o fakaaoga a mea ‵kuka ‵fou.


Zealous for Jehovah’s House 	 Tena Loto Finafinau ki te Fale o Ieova


However, in the Orthodox Church, as in the other churches of Christendom, the vast majority of the members have no share in such work. 	 Kae i te Lotu Orthodox, e pelā foki mo nisi lotu i Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se, a te tokoukega o te kau lotu e se ‵kau atu ki te vaegā galuega tenā.


For a detailed discussion of all seven letters, please see the book Revelation—Its Grand Climax At Hand!, published by Jehovah’s Witnesses, beginning on page 33. 	 Ke maua a fakamatalaga likiliki ki tusi e fitu katoa konei, ke na onoono ki te tusi ko te Revelation—Its Grand Climax At Hand!, telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova, kae e kamata mai i te itulau e 33.


Can you recall an occasion when you heard something at a Christian meeting, an assembly, or a convention that touched your heart and strengthened or comforted you? 	 E mata, e masaua ne koe se taimi ne lagona ei ne koe i se fakatasiga Kelisiano, se tamā fono, io me se fono lasi se manatu telā ne otia malosi ei tou loto kae ne fakamalosi io me ne fakamafanafana atu ki a koe?


What strengthens a marriage? 	 Se a te mea e fakamalosi aka ne ia te fakaipoipoga?


Why should we not lose faith in the coming of God’s day of judgment? 	 Kaia e se ‵tau ei o galo te ‵tou fakatuanaki e uiga ki te oko mai o te aso fakamasino o te Atua?


(Joshua 3:5) What wonderful things? 	 (Iosua 3:5) Ne a mea fakaofoofogia konā?


Consider an example. 	 Ke mafaufau malie aka ki te tala tenei:


For your loving-kindness is great up to the heavens, and your trueness up to the skies. 	 A tou alofa tumau e oko atu ki te lagi; mo tou fakamaoni e oko atu ki te vanimonimo.


Saul of Tarsus was on his way to Damascus when Jesus appeared to him and said: “Enter into the city, and what you must do will be told you.” 	 I te taimi ne fanatu ei a Saulo, se tino mai Taso, ki Tamaseko, ne fakasae atu a Iesu ki a ia kae fai atu: “Fano ki te fa‵kai, ke taku atu ei ki a koe a fakatonuga e ‵tau o fai ne koe.”


23 May we keep on storing up treasures in heaven, aware that we could have no greater privilege than that of representing the Sovereign Lord Jehovah as his Witnesses. 	 23 Ke na tumau eiloa tatou i te fakaputuga o koloa i te lagi, i te iloa atu me e seai aka foki se tauliaga e sili atu i lō te sui ne tatou a te Aliki Sili ko Ieova e pelā me ne ana Molimau.


Like Satan, the demons have turned themselves into cruel enemies of mankind. 	 E pelā mo Satani, ne fai a temoni mo fai a fili amio fakasaua o tino katoa.


Jehovah—Our Source of Salvation 	 (1 Petelu 5:8) E ‵tau o fai penei a te ‵toega o te kau fakaekegina māfai e ma‵nako latou ke ‵kau atu latou ki te fakataunuga o te Loma 16:20.


What defense, if any, do we have against them? 	 Se a te puipuiga, māfai e isi, e maua ne tatou ke ‵teke atu ki a latou?


24 For Our Young People—Miracle at Pentecost! 	 TE ITULAU E 14 • PESE: 4, 46 NOVEMA 9-15, 2009


Many turn to the supernatural for clues about the future. 	 E tokouke ne ‵fuli atu ki nisi malosi fakataulaitu ke maua ne fakamatalaga e uiga ki mea ‵tupu i aso mai mua.


There he preached to Cornelius and his relatives and friends. 	 I konā ne talai atu ei a ia ki a Konelio mo tena kāiga mo ana taugasoa.


4 Is that the way you feel about your privilege to serve your heavenly Father? 	 4 E mata, e penā foki ou lagonaga ki te tauliaga ke tavini atu koe ki tou Tamana faka-te-lagi?


(Isa. 2:1-3) What a privilege it is to be taught by God! 	 (Isaia 2:1-3) Ma‵faga o tauliaga ke akoako tatou ne te Atua!


6 Such propaganda promotes, not God’s ways, but “the spirit of the world” and of its angry ruler, Satan. 	 6 E fakamalosi aka a vaegā fakamatalaga ‵loi penā ne te “agaga o te lalolagi” fakatasi mo te lotou pule, ko Satani kae e se ko auala o te Atua.


We realize that such thinking is self-defeating and harmful.—James 1:22-25. 	 [Fesili mo te Sukesukega] 1. E takitaki pefea ne te Atua a tino? 2, 3.


When it became necessary to appoint individuals who were to carry heavy responsibility in Israel, Moses was advised to “select out of all the people capable men, fearing God, trustworthy men, hating unjust profit.” 	 I te taimi ne ‵tau ei o filifili aka ne tino ke fai ne latou a tiute ‵mafa i Isalaelu, ne fakailoa atu ki a Mose me “e ‵tau o filifili ne koe . . . tino e ma‵taku ki te Atua kae faka‵na ki ei a tino, kae e se fai togafiti fakaloiloi foki.”


When I began to study the Bible, however, I realized that I had to start with my own heart. 	 Kae i te taimi ne kamata o sukesuke au ki te Tusi Tapu, ne iloa ne au me ne ‵tau o akoako muamua ne au toku loto.


9 To promote a healthy, positive spirit in the congregation, we should give attention to our zeal for the field service. 	 9 Ko te mea ke tai fakamalosi aka se agaga tonu kae malosi ‵lei i loto i te fakapotopotoga, e ‵tau mo tatou o ‵saga tonu kae loto finafinau i te galuega talai.


Yet, having the confidence that our heavenly Father, Jehovah, loves us is far more critical to our spiritual and emotional well-being. 	 Kae mai te mauaga o te loto talitonu me e alofa mai a te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi ko Ieova se mea tāua ‵ki eiloa ki te olaga o tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga pelā foki mo ‵tou lagonaga.


Some men are uncomfortable sharing their views or feelings in a public setting. 	 E se mafai ne nisi tāgata o fakaasi atu olotou kilokiloga mo lagonaga i mua o tino.


Four times he told his opposers: “I am not able to go down. 	 Ne fai atu fakafa tou tagata ki ana fili: “E isi ne galuega tāua konei e fai ne au, tela la, au ko se oko atu.


As indicated at Proverbs 27:11, Jehovah is saying that there is something you can give to him—a basis for him to make a reply to his taunter, Satan. 	 E pelā mo te Faataoto 27:11, e fakaasi mai i ei ne Ieova me e isi se mea telā e mafai o tuku atu ne koe ki a ia—se mea telā e mafai o fakavae ki ei tena tali ki te tino telā e fakamasei io me e fakaitaita ne ia a ia, ko Satani.


The apostle Paul states: “Do not be carried away with various and strange teachings.” 	 E fai mai te apositolo ko Paulo: “Sa talia akoakoga fakaatea ke takitaki koutou keatea mai te auala tonu.”


(Eccl. 9:11) What were the sleeping arrangements? 	 (Fai. 9:11) A lāua ne ‵moe i fea?


Later, he became a baptized Witness and a full-time evangelizer. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne fai a ia mo fai se Molimau papatiso mo se tino talai tumau.


The southeast structure had a flat roof with a parapet and was the highest in the temple. 	 A te feitu ki saute o te faletapu e tuafale pāpā kae ko te ‵toe koga maluga eiloa i te faletapu.


So I learned to read English in order to study a number of our books. 	 Tenā ne tauloto ei au o faitau ki te ‵gana Palagi ko te mea ke mafai ne au o sukesuke ki tusi e uke a tatou.


His minister urged him to put God to the test by making a large donation. 	 Ne fakamalosi atu tena faifeau ke tofotofo ne ia te Atua mai te tukuatuga o se meaalofa ‵lasi ‵ki.


Although we may not receive new information at every meeting, by being present we get a better understanding of Bible principles as well as valuable reminders that help us to analyze the intentions of the heart. 	 E ui eiloa kāti e se maua ne tatou a fakamatalaga ‵fou i fakatasiga katoa, a te kau atu ki ei e mafai ei o malamalama ‵lei tatou i fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu e penā foki mo fakamasauaga tāua kolā e mafai o fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke iloilo aka a manakoga o te loto.


“In case you should sacrifice a communion sacrifice to Jehovah,” says Leviticus 19:5, “you should sacrifice it to gain approval for yourselves.” 	 E fai mai te Levitiko 19:5: “Kafai e ta ne koe se manu mo fai te taulaga fakafetai, masaua o tausi ki fakatonuga ko oti ne tuku atu ne au, kae ka talia ne au a te taulaga.”


In such cases, the one who gives encouragement may also be in need of receiving it. 	 I vaegā tulaga penei, e ‵tau foki o maua ne te tino telā e tuku atu ne ia a fakamalosiga a fakamafanafanaga.


Next, how important for happiness are such factors as good health, a satisfying marriage, and a successful career? 	 A te suā mea, e pefea te tāua o vaegā mea e pelā mo te malosi ‵lei, te mauaga o se fakaipoipoga ‵lei mo se galuega ‵lei ki te mauaga o te fiafia?


Like so many women of those times, Rebekah had some heavy chores to do, including fetching water for the family. 	 E pelā mo fāfine e tokouke i aso konā, ne fai ne Lepeka a nisi galuega ‵mafa, e aofia i ei a te asuga o vai mō te kāiga.


(Gen. 12:5; 13:7) The obvious solution was that Abraham and Lot separate. 	 (Kenese 12:5; 13:7) Ne iku atu te mea tenā ki te ma‵vae o Apelaamo mo Lota.


13 Happily, the Ephesian Christians did not remain slaves of that spirit of disobedience. Rather, they became obedient children of God by submitting to his spirit and reaping its abundant and wholesome fruitage. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne fai latou mo fai ne tama‵liki faka‵logo a te Atua mai te faka‵logo ki tena agaga kae e maua ne latou a fuataga ‵lei e uke mai i ei.


What practice is common, but what does the Bible say about it? 	 Se a te uiga telā ko lauiloa, kae ne a muna a te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki ei?


3 The word “servant” occurs many times in the book of Isaiah. 	 3 E sae fakafia taimi a te pati “tavini” i te tusi ko Isaia.


(Genesis 24:67; Isaiah 61:10; Matthew 1:24) This public step constituted the wedding, without the formal ceremony common in many weddings today. 	 (Kenese 24:67; Isaia 61:10; Mataio 1:24) Ko te faiga tenei i mua o tino e fai pelā me se fakaipoipoga, e ‵kese mo faifaiga kolā ko masani ki ei i aso nei.


Does it show that we genuinely long to live in a clean and orderly new world of righteousness, which we so strongly recommend to others? (2 Peter 3:13) Likewise, our personal appearance—whether during leisure time or in the ministry—can either enhance or diminish the appeal of the message we preach. 	 E mata, e fakaasi atu ne tatou me e ma‵nako ‵tonu eiloa tatou o ola i se lalolagi fou kae amiotonu, telā e ‵mā kae tokagamalie, kae e fakamalosi atu tatou ki tino ke olioli ki ei? (2 Petelu 3:13) E penā foki ‵tou foliga totino—i taimi ta‵fao io me ko taimi o te galuega talai—e mafai o fai ei ke momea aka io me ke momea ifo ki lalo te gali o te fekau telā e talai atu ne tatou.


How should they view their changed situation? 	 Se a te kilokiloga e ‵tau o maua ne laua ki te fakamafuliga tenā?


Sadly, this is the case even among many who claim to believe in God. 	 Se mea fakafanoanoa me tenei eiloa te mea e tupu ki tino e tokouke kolā e fai mai me e tali‵tonu latou ki te Atua.


As a perfect man—in fact, the greatest man who ever lived—Jesus took up preaching the good news. 	 E pelā me se tagata ‵lei katoatoa—ko te ‵toe tagata sili telā ne ola i te lalolagi nei—ne kamata o talai atu ne Iesu te tala ‵lei.


THEIR GREATEST JOY 	 TE ‵TOE MEA FAKAFIAFIA KI A LĀUA


Concerning the help that God gave him, Paul wrote: “For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power.” 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo e uiga ki te fesoasoani ne tuku atu ne te Atua ki a ia: “Me e maua ne au a te malosi i mea katoa e auala i a ia telā ne tuku mai ne ia te ‵mana ki a au.”


2 Joshua of old attested to God’s trustworthiness. 	 2 Ne fakamaoni aka ne te toeaina ko Iosua a te fakatuagagina o te Atua.


“Rejoice with the wife of your youth . . . 	 “Ke fiafia koe ki te tamafine ne avaga koe ki ei . . .


(James 1:17) Granted, when we give to Jehovah of our possessions, we do not enrich him. He already owns all the goods and resources there are. 	 (Iakopo 1:17) E tonu, kafai e tuku atu ne tatou ‵tou mea ki a Ieova, e se fai ne tatou a ia ke maumea me i a ia a mea ‵lei katoa konei.


(John 17:3; Eph. 6:6) But when “heart” is mentioned by itself, it stands for the total inner person. 	 (Ioane 17:3; Efeso 6:6) Kafai e taku mai a te pati “loto” io me ko te fatu fakatusa i a ia eiloa, e fakauiga loa ki mea katoa i loto i te tino.


My feelings of sadness turned to joy when I saw my first Bible student get baptized! 	 Ne ‵fuli oku lagonaga fanoa‵noa ki te fiafia i te taimi ne lavea ei ne au taku akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu muamua ko papatiso!


As servants of Jehovah, we are very happy that each year about a quarter of a million individuals get baptized. 	 E pelā me se tavini a Ieova, e fia‵fia eiloa tatou me i tausaga takitasi, e nofo ki se kuata miliona o tino e papatiso.


It stands to reason, therefore, that “Michael and his angels” would waste no time in taking action to remove “the dragon and its angels” from the heavenly scene so that no harm could come to the Kingdom. 	 Tenā eiloa te pogai e se fia fakamaumau ei ne “Mikaele mo ana agelu” olotou taimi i te lotou gasue‵sue fakavave o ave keatea ‘te talako mo ana agelu’ mai te lagi ko te mea ke se fakalogo‵mae atu ki te Malo.


How can others help us in the decision-making process? 	 E mafai o fesoasoani mai pefea a nisi tino ki a tatou i te faiga o fakaikuga?


Nathan presented the reproof with wisdom and kindness. 	 Ne polopoloki ne Natano a ia mo te poto mo te atafai.


For thousands of years, people have tried every form of human government, every economic and social system. 	 Ko oti ne tofotofo aka a tino i te fia afe o tausaga, ki vaegā pulega a tino, fakateletelega katoa o tupe mo faifaiga.


4. What is faith? 	 4 Kae se a la te fakatuanaki?


(Colossians 3:23) But what if you are older and cannot do what you used to? 	 (Kolose 3:23) Kae pefea la māfai ko tai matua koe kae ko se mafai o fai ne koe a mea e pelā mo aso mua?


In fact, in Mexico more than 680 single sisters serve where the need is greater. 	 A te tonuga loa, e silia atu mo te 680 tuagane e seki a‵vaga e ga‵lue i koga kolā e lasi te manakogina o tino talai i ei.


Hence, time was needed to settle the issue and to demonstrate convincingly that the rebels were utterly wrong. 	 Tela la, ne manakogina se taimi leva ke faka‵lei aka ei te kinauga tenei kae ke fakaasi atu foki i se auala mautinoa me ne ‵se ‵ki eiloa a tino ‵teke konei.


“Jesus, having loved his own that were in the world, loved them to the end.”—JOHN 13:1. 	 “Ne lagona ne [Iesu] te alofa ki ona tino i te lalolagi, kae alofa foki eiloa a ia ki a latou ke oko ki te fakaotiga.”—IOANE 13:1.


Growing numbers of Gentiles were embracing the Christian faith. 	 Ne gasolo aka o tokouke a tino mai fenua fakaa‵tea ko fai pelā me ne Kelisiano.


• Pray that Jehovah will make the interest grow. 	 • Ke ‵talo ki a Ieova ke fakatumau ne ia te fiafia tenā.


They have also brought reproach on God by their scandals and their hypocrisy. 	 Ko oti foki ne taku fakamasei ne latou a te Atua ona ko olotou faifaiga matagā kae ‵loi.


Jesus Christ later repeated that statement and added: “Therefore, what God has yoked together let no man put apart.” 	 Ne toe taku fakamuli mai ne Iesu Keliso te manatu tenā kae ne toe fakaopoopo mai: “A laua kolā ko oti ne fakatasi ne te Atua, e seai se tino e mafai ne ia o ‵tala.”