He became ever more engrossed in studying various offerings and market reports. Using his savings and money borrowed from brokers, he bought stocks that analysts predicted would quickly rise in value. 	 Mai te fakaaogaga o ana tupe katoa ne ‵teu mo tupe ne kaitalafu mai i nisi tino faipisinisi, ne ‵togi ei ne tou tagata a mea kolā e ‵togi ‵mafa ko te mea ke mafai o toe ‵foki fakavave mai ana tupe.


Indeed, when Jehovah chooses to do so, he can influence governmental authorities to accomplish his will. 	 E tonu, kafai e manako a Ieova ki ei, e mafai o fakamalosi aka ne ia a takitaki o malo ke fakataunu tena loto.


Still, Isaac’s experience served as an illustration of the resurrection, as Paul explained: “From there he [Abraham] did receive him [Isaac] also in an illustrative way.” 	 Kae ne fai eiloa te mea telā ne tupu ki a Isaako e pelā me se fakatusa o te toetu, e pelā mo te fakamatalaga a Paulo: “Ne toe maua ei ne ia [Apelaamo] a ia [Isaako] i se auala fakatusa.”


(1 Thess. 2:10, 11) But what loyalty should take first place in our heart? 	 (1 Tesa. 2:10, 11) Kae se a te vaegā fakamaoni e ‵tau o fakamuamua ne tatou i ‵tou loto?


Peter was referring to advance knowledge, or foreknowledge, of future events, given to him and other Bible writers by inspiration. 	 Ne fakasino atu a Petelu ki te mea ko leva ne iloa ne latou e uiga ki mea ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua, kolā ne tuku atu ki a ia mo nisi tino tusitala fakaosofia o te Tusi Tapu.


Is it yours? 	 E mata, e fakamuamua ne koe a te taviniga ki a Ieova?


17 In modern times, this prophecy evidently started to be fulfilled in 1918 when Jehovah, along with “the messenger of the covenant,” Jesus Christ, inspected the spiritual temple. 	 17 I aso nei, e fakamaoni mai eiloa me ne kamata o fakataunu te valoaga tenei i te 1918 i te taimi ne kamata ei o iloilo aka ne Ieova, fakatasi mo ‘te avefekau o te feagaiga,’ ko Iesu Keliso, a te faletapu faka-te-agaga.


There he had opportunity to prove his innocence. 	 I konā ko tuku atu ei te avanoaga ki te tino tenā ke fakamaoni atu me i a ia e se ‵se.


As soon as the children were old enough to hold money in their hands, their parents taught them to drop some money into the contribution box at the Kingdom Hall. 	 I te taimi telā ko mafai ei ne tama‵liki o puke ki sene, ne fakaakoako latou ne olotou matua ke lafo a sene ki loto i te pokisi mō meaalofa i te Kingdom Hall.


(Isa. 43:1-12) They often turned their backs on Jehovah and “pained even the Holy One of Israel.” 	 (Isaia 43:1-12) Ne fulitua sāle atu latou ki a Ieova kae “faka‵mae ne latou te Atua Tapu o Isalaelu.”


Having been involved in translation work, I can better understand all that is done to provide spiritual help for the deaf. 	 Ona ko toku aofia i te galuega ‵fuli tusi, ne mafai ei o malamalama faka‵lei au i mea katoa kolā ne fai ke fesoasoani atu i te feitu faka-te-agaga ki tino ‵tuli.


However, what measures can we take to safeguard our heart? 	 • Mai tua o te mafaufau ki te mataupu tenei, se a te mea ne fakaosofia ei koe ke fai?


This view was taken by the Salvation Army, founded by William and Catherine Booth. 	 Ne tali‵tonu foki te kau o te Salvation Army telā ne fakatu aka ne William mo Catherine Booth ki te manatu tenā.


10, 11. (a) What have some parents concluded? (b) What should be a parent’s first concern? 	 10, 11. (a) Ne a mea ne fakaiku aka ne nisi mātua? (e) Se a te mea e ‵tau o manavase muamua ki ei a mātua?


The Hebrew verb here translated “pity” is also rendered “show mercy.” 	 A te veape Epelu telā e ‵fuli i konei ki te “alofa” e fakasino atu foki ki te “kaimalie.”


Many are uncomfortable with this view. 	 E fakalotolotolua a tino e tokouke ki te manatu tenei.


21 We can successfully “put on the Lord Jesus Christ” if we become familiar with the Master’s life and strive to live as he lived. 	 21 E mafai eiloa o manuia tatou i te ‘fakaekega o te Aliki ko Iesu Keliso’ ki luga i a tatou māfai e masani ‵lei tatou mo te olaga o te Matai kae fakapalele ‵tou mafi ke ola e pelā mo ia.


1, 2. (a) How would you define “dignity”? (b) What questions will be considered in this article? 	 1, 2. (a) E fakamatala mai pefea ne koe te uiga o te pati ko te “‵malu”? (e) Ne a fesili ka sau‵tala ki ei i te mataupu tenei?


We should respect and treasure the gift of life. 	 E ‵tau o āva kae fakatāua ne tatou te meaalofa o te ola.


In Luke chapter 15, we find Jesus’ powerful illustration about a man who had a flock of 100 sheep. 	 I te Luka mataupu e 15, e maua ne tatou se tala fakatusa aoga a Iesu e uiga ki se tagata telā e isi ne ana mamoe e 100.


God also told John that the secondary part of the seed would be revived to increased spiritual activity. 	 Kae ne fai atu foki te Atua ki tou tagata me i tino tapu konā, kolā ne vaega o te fanau a te fafine, ka toe kamata a te galuega talai.


Encourage Others With Gracious Speech 	 Fakamalosi ki Nisi Tino Mai i te Faipati Atu mo te Atafai


IMITATE THE ZEAL OF JEHOVAH AND JESUS 	 FAKAAKOAKO KI TE LOTO FINAFINAU O IEOVA MO IESU


6 Despite relentless opposition, the temple was completed in 515 B.C.E. Until the time of Jesus’ sacrifice, the temple in Jerusalem remained the center of pure worship for many “desirable things,” consisting of natural Jews and Gentile proselytes. 	 6 Faitalia a ‵tekemaiga kolā ne oko mai faeloa, ne māea ‵lei te faitega o te faletapu tenā i te 515 T.L.M. Ke oko eiloa ki te taimi ne fai ei te taulaga a Iesu, ne fai faeloa te faletapu i Ielusalema mo fai te laumua o te tapuakiga ‵mā mō “koloa tāua” e uke, kolā ne aofia i ei a tino Iutaia faka-te-foitino mo tino mai fenua fakaa‵tea kolā ne ‵fuli atu ki te Lotu Iutaia.


Appreciating Jehovah’s Spiritual Provisions 	 Ke Loto Fakafetai ki Fakatokaga Faka-te-Agaga a Ieova


(Deuteronomy 27:1–34:12) 	 (Teutelonome 27:1–34:12)


Your Conscience—How Does It Work? 	 Tou Loto Lagona—E Galue Pefea?


3-5. (a) Though Asa’s heart was complete toward Jehovah, what problem did he face? (b) Why might Asa have relied on humans when Baasha came up against Judah? 	 3-5. (a) E tiga eiloa ne katoatoa te loto o Asa ki a Ieova, ne a fakalavelave ne fakafesagai atu ki ei? (e) Kaia ne fakalagolago ei a Asa ki tino i te taimi ne taua atu ei a Paasa ki Iuta?


Even so, it is not appropriate to promote health or beauty products and practices before or after meetings at the Kingdom Hall or at assemblies or conventions. 	 Kae e se ‵tau o sau‵tala tatou ki mea e fakagaligali ei tou foitino io me ko mea e ola ‵lei ei tatou mai mua io me mai tua o fakatasiga i te Kingdom Hall io me i taimi o fono.


Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Allow me to extract the straw from your eye’; when, look! a rafter is in your own eye?” 	 E mafai pefea o fai atu koe ki te suā tino, ‘Fakamolemole, ke ‵seu ne au a te potu lakau i tou mata,’ kae kiloke, e iai foki te potu lakau i tou mata?”


For example, we know why suffering exists, why people die, and why humans cannot achieve global peace and unity. 	 E pelā mo mea konei, e iloa ne tatou te pogai e logo‵mae ei tatou, te pogai e ‵mate ei a tino, mo te pogai e se mafai ei o maua ne tino a te filemu mo te ‵kau fakatasi i te lalolagi kātoa.


(Matthew 24:45-47) The Governing Body is primarily concerned with providing spiritual instruction and direction for the Christian congregation. 	 (Mataio 24:45-47) E ‵saga malosi muamua mai a te Potukau Pule ki te tukumaiga o akoakoga mo takitakiga ki te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


The good news of God’s Kingdom is being preached in all the earth, just as Jesus prophesied. 	 Ko oti eiloa ne talai atu te tala ‵lei o te Malo o te Atua ki te lalolagi nofoaki kātoa, e pelā mo te mea ne ‵valo mai ne Iesu.


“I found great joy in that form of ministry,” he says. 	 “Ne maua ne au te fiafia lasi i te vaega tenā o te galuega talai,” ko ana pati.


(Deuteronomy 10:12, 13; 30:19, 20; Psalm 21:13; 96:1, 2; 138:5) As disciple makers, we too keep God’s laws, but we also express our love for Jehovah by telling others about him and his purposes. 	 (Teutelonome 10:12, 13; 30:19, 20; Salamo 21:13; 96:1, 2; 138:5) E pelā me ne tino fai soko, e tausi foki ne tatou a tulafono a te Atua, kae e fakaasi atu foki ne tatou te ‵tou a‵lofa ki a Ieova mai i te fai‵pati atu ki nisi tino e uiga ki a ia mo ana fuafuaga.


We have learned the truth of God’s Word. 	 Ko oti ne akoako tatou ki te munatonu mai te Muna a te Atua.


(Matt. 28:19, 20) We witness in marketplaces, on street corners, and in other public areas. 	 (Mataio 28:19, 20) E talai atu tatou i te maketi, i te auala, mo nisi koga kolā e tokouke i ei a tino.


Let us briefly review what happened after Jesus was installed as King in 1914 and see how some proved themselves ready while others did not. 	 Ke toe onoono malie aka tatou ki te mea ne tupu mai tua o te fakasopoga o Iesu mo fai te Tupu i te 1914, kae onoono aka me ne fakatalitonu mai pefea ne nisi tino i a latou ko toka kae ko nisi tino ne seki fai penā.


Christians Reflect the Glory of Jehovah 	 E Fakaasi Atu ne Kelisiano te ‵Malu o Ieova


What do we learn from the principle found at Galatians 6:5? 	 Se a te mea e tauloto ne tatou mai te fakatakitakiga i te Kalatia 6:5?


Take the Lessons to Heart 	 Ke ‵Goto Ifo ki Tou Loto


Does it contain anything of significance for us today? 	 E mata, e aogā malosi a te tala tenā ki a tatou i aso nei?


If that is the case, show special consideration, always being kind and pleasant. 	 Kafai e penā loa, ke fakaasi atu te amanaia tonu i se auala fakapito, ke fakaasi atu faeloa te alofa atafai mo te mataalofa.


What joy we will experience when Satan and all his works are obliterated forever and ‘the meek ones themselves possess the earth and find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace’! 	 Ko tafaga la te fiafia ka maua ne tatou māfai ko fakaseai atu ki te se-gata-mai a galuega katoa a Satani kae ‘ko tino loto maulalo fua ka ola i te lalolagi kae maua ne latou te manuia mo te filemu katoatoa’!


A family friend suggested that I be educated with other deaf children, so Uncle Nick enrolled me in the school for the deaf located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. 	 Ne fakamalosi mai se taugasoa o te kāiga ke avatu au o fakaa‵koga mo nisi tamaliki ‵tuli, telā ne fakatoka ei ne toku fakatamana ko Nick ke kau atu au ki te akoga mō tino ‵tuli telā ne tu i Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.


Centuries ago, King Solomon accumulated all that the world could offer in a material way. 	 I te fia senitenali ko ‵teka, ne maua ne te tupu ko Solomona a mea faka-te-foitino kolā ne mafai o maua i te lalolagi kātoa.


(Gal. 6:10) Do you personally know those attending your meetings who are studying the Bible? 	 (Kalatia 6:10) E mata, e iloa ne koe a latou kolā ko ‵kau atu ki te otou fakatasiga kae suke‵suke nei ki te Tusi Tapu?


As noted at Matthew 23:13-26, several times he repeated the pronouncement: “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!” 	 E pelā mo te mea e lavea atu i te Mataio 23:13-26, ne fakafokifoki fakafia mai ne ia a pati konei: “Kalofa eiloa i a koutou faiakoga o te Tulafono mo Falesaio! A koutou ne tino ‵loi.”


Second, Jesus said: “You must love your neighbor as yourself.” 	 A te lua o mea, muna a Iesu: “E ‵tau mo koe o alofa ki tou tuakoi e pelā mo koe ki a koe eiloa.”


You will actually suck the milk of nations, and the breast of kings you will suck; and you will be certain to know that I, Jehovah, am your Savior.” 	 A malo mo tupu ka tausi faka‵lei ki a koe, e pela mo te matua tela e onoono fakalei ki tena tama. Ka iloa ne koe me ko au, [Ieova] te Aliki ne fakasao ne au a koe, ko te Atua malosi o Isalaelu ne fakasaoloto ne ia a koe.”


Similarly, we need to be tactful when giving a witness to high officials. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, e ‵tau foki o ‵poto tatou māfai ko talai atu ki tino pule.


It would not reflect well on her Christian sister; nor would it please her Father. 	 E se ‵lei eiloa a pati konā ki tena taina Kelisiano; kae e se fakafiafia atu foki ki tena Tamana faka-te-lagi.


9. How was Jeremiah’s joy rekindled, and how can his example help us? 	 9 E manako a Ieova ke fia‵fia tatou i te faiga o tena taviniga.


In what ways did King Manasseh do what was bad in God’s eyes? 	 I auala fea ne fai ei ne te tupu ko Manase a mea ma‵sei i mua o te Atua?


After trading for three or four chickens, he took them to market, sold them, and filled his gas tank. 	 I te otiga ne fesuiaki ne ia mo moa e tolu io me fa, ave ei ne ia a moa ki te maketi, fakatau atu ki tua, maua ei a tupe mo utu tena motoka.


8. (a) Whom do the birds in Jesus’ illustration represent? (b) From what are we protected even now? 	 8. (a) Ko oi e fakaata mai i manu eva i te tala fakatusa a Iesu? (e) Ne a mea e puipui nei tatou mai i ei?


11. Despite what circumstances did David trust in Jehovah? 	 11 Ne talitonu Tavita ki a Ieova.


(Acts 6:1-6) When fellow worshipers are affected by natural disasters, however, the Governing Body asks one or more legal entities to provide relief and to repair or restore damaged homes and Kingdom Halls. 	 (Galuega 6:1-6) Kafai ko pokotia a taina tapuaki i fakalavelave ‵tupu fakafuasei, e fakatonu atu te Potukau Pule ki nisi potukau ke tuku mai a fakatapūga kae ke fakafou io me e faite aka a fale mo Kingdom Halls kolā ne fakamaseigina.


9 Moreover, Jesus Christ has appointed the faithful and discreet slave “over all his belongings”—all Kingdom interests on earth. 	 9 E se gata i ei, ko oti ne tofi ne Iesu Keliso a te tavini fakamaoni kae poto ke pule “i ana mea katoa”—ko manakoga katoa o te Malo i te lalolagi.


Father, save me out of this hour. 	 Ka fai ake au pelā, ‘Te Tamana, fakaola mai au i te itula tenei’?


(Read Psalm 37:4.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 37:4.)


When we humble ourselves in the eyes of Jehovah God and ask for forgiveness, we will win his favor and be exalted in due course.—1 Peter 5:6. 	 Kafai e loto maulalo tatou i mua o Ieova te Atua kae akai atu ki a ia mō se fakamagaloga, ka maua ne tatou tena taliaga kae siki aka ne ia tatou ki luga i te taimi tonu.—1 Petelu 5:6.


Most important, we insist on keeping our worship clean, avoiding any contamination from false religion. 	 A ko te ‵toe mea tāua, e fakatumau ne tatou te ‵tou tapuakiga ke ‵ma, i te ‵kalo keatea mai i so se fakamaseiga mai i lotu ‵se.


Among other things, it produces within us qualities that are essential to freedom—“love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness, self-control.” 	 E fesoasoani mai ke maua ne tatou a uiga e pelā mo “te alofa, te fiafia, te filemu, te kufaki, te atafai, te aga‵lei, te fakatuanaki, te agamalu, te loto pulea.”


The baptism talk likewise offers all of us an opportunity to review our priorities in life and to experience the joy of seeing others symbolize their dedication to Jehovah. 	 E fesoasoani mai ki a tatou katoa a te lauga o te papatisoga ke mafau‵fau me se a te ‵toe mea tāua i ‵tou olaga.


2 The psalmist David expressed the depth of Jehovah’s interest in us when he said: “[Jehovah’s] own eyes behold, his own beaming eyes examine the sons of men.” 	 2 Ne fakaasi mai ne te faisalamo ko Tavita te lasi o te saga tonu mai o Ieova ki a tatou i te taimi ne fai mai ei a ia: ‘E kilokilo mai a Ieova ki tino i koga katoa kae sukesuke ne ia olotou mea e fai.’


Proverbs 24:10 says: “Have you shown yourself discouraged in the day of distress? Your power will be scanty.” 	 E fai mai te Faataoto 24:10: “Kafai koe e vāivāi i te taimi e tupu ei se fakalavelave, ko tena uiga a koe e vāivāi eiloa.”


Many employees are not being commended, so they complain that there is a chronic shortage of encouragement in the workplace. 	 A te tokoukega o tino ga‵lue e se ti maua ne latou ne pati fakamālō, tela la, e fameo latou me seai ne pati fakamalosi e maua sale i koga ga‵lue.


16 We have no record of who else in Enoch’s time was serving Jehovah, but clearly he was either alone or part of a small minority. 	 16 E seai ne fakamatalaga e uiga ki nisi tino i aso o Enoka kolā ne tavini atu ki a Ieova, kae e manino ‵lei, me ko ia fua tokotasi io me ne aofia a ia i se aofaki mu‵tana kolā ne fai pelā mo ia.


(Matthew 6:27) Intense, prolonged anxiety is, in fact, more likely to shorten your life. 	 (Mataio 6:27) A te manavase malosi mō se taimi leva ‵ki e mafai o fakatoetoe i ei tou ola.


Putting it in the context of what is happening in the world, some wonder how such extreme windfalls, estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars for some individuals, can be justified when so many live in poverty. 	 I te ‵kilo atu ki mea konei e ‵tupu i te lalolagi, e ofo a nisi tino i te maua vave ne nāi tino te fia selau miliona tālā kae e ola fakaa‵lofa kae ma‵tiva a nisi tino e tokouke.


Jesus—A Good Worker 	 Iesu—Se Tino Galue Malosi


Be Mild-Tempered 	 Ke Loto Maulalo


But later that same week, Roald began to feel uneasy. 	 Kae fakamuli ifo i te vaiaso eiloa tenā, ne kamata o sē ‵lei a lagonaga o Roald.


When those who have an earthly hope share in the witness work, serving if possible as full-time evangelizers, they support the spirit-anointed ones in fulfilling the disciple-making assignment. 	 Kafai e ‵kau atu a tino kolā e fakamoe‵moe ke ola i te lalolagi nei ki te faiga o te galuega talai, mai te tavini atu i te taviniga tumau māfai e mafai, ko ‵lago atu eiloa latou ki te kau fakaekegina i te fakataunu faka‵lei o te galuega ko te faiga o soko.


They were not loyal, and loyalty is a must if our sacred service is to be pleasing to God. 	 E se a‵lofa fakamaoni latou, kae e ‵tau o maua te alofa fakamaoni ko te mea ke talia ne te Atua ‵tou taviniga tapu.


So, what are the vital components of the spiritual armor that Christians today urgently require in order to resist the demons? 	 Tela la, ne a vaega tāua o te gatu tau faka-te-agaga kolā e ‵tau o maua ne Kelisiano i aso nei ko te mea ke ‵teke atu ei ki temoni?


What do the seed and the different types of soil represent? 	 Se a te mea e fakaata mai i te fuaga mo vaegā laukele kese‵kese?


JEHOVAH CARES FOR OUR MATERIAL NEEDS 	 E TAUSI MAI A IEOVA KI ‵TOU MANAKOGA FAKA-TE-FOITINO


“Superfine apostles” were challenging the authority of the apostle Paul, saying: “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his presence in person is weak and his speech contemptible.” (2 Corinthians 10:7-12; 11:5, 6) Such a viewpoint may have caused some in the Corinthian congregation to be unsure of how to walk. 	 Ne ‵teke atu a “apositolo ‵loi” ki te apositolo ko Paulo, kae fai atu: “E ‵mafa kae ma‵losi ana tusi, ka ko tona nofo mai i o‵tou mua, e vāi‵vāi fua ana pati kae e se aogā foki!” (2 Kolinito 10:7-12; 11:5, 6) Kāti ne iku atu te vaegā kilokiloga tenā ki te faiga o nisi tino i te fakapotopotoga i Kolinito ke fakalotolotolua e uiga ki te auala e ‵tau o sa‵sale atu latou i ei.


She was also familiar with Israel’s more recent victories over the Amorite Kings Sihon and Og. 	 Ne iloa foki ne ia a tala e uiga ki te manumalo o Isalaelu i tupu o Amoli ko Sekono mo Oko.


How do you feel about our meetings, and what are you determined to do? 	 E pefea ou lagonaga e uiga ki fakatasiga, kae se a te mea e fakaiku aka ne koe ke fai?


You will find it at Genesis 1:26–3:24. 	 Ka maua eiloa ne koe i te Kenese 1:26–3:24.


16 Enough plates will be used so that in a reasonable time, these can be passed to all present. 	 16 E ‵tau o lava a tifa e fakaaoga ko te mea ke tufatufa atu a mea konei ki tino katoa kolā ne ‵kau mai.


If that happens, how inappropriate it would be for any member of the congregation to react according to the world’s spirit, vehemently demanding “justice” or that “something be done about this brother”! 	 Kafai e tupu se mea penā, e se ‵tau o fakaasi atu ne so se tino o te fakapotopotoga a te agaga o te lalolagi mai te fai atu, e ‵tau o fai te “mea tonu” io me “e ‵tau o fai se faiga ki te taina tenei”!


19 Fully aware of the consequences of deviating from walking in God’s truth, David pleaded: “Do not take away my soul along with sinners, nor my life along with bloodguilty men, in whose hands there is loose conduct, and whose right hand is full of bribery.” 	 19 Ona ko te iloa ‵lei ne ia o ikuga o te kalo keatea mai te fakamaoni o te Atua, ne fakamolemole atu ei a Tavita: “Sa fakamalaiagina au fakatasi mo tino agasala, fakaola mai au mai te malaia o tino tatino, ko latou konā e fai amioga ma‵sei i taimi katoa kae toka faeloa o talia a meaalofa fakakolekole.”


8 Epaphras prayed that the Colossians “stand complete.” 	 8 Ne ‵talo atu a Epafala ke “tumau” te kau Kolose “i te fai mo tino ma‵tua.”


That one was a manslayer when he began, and he did not stand fast in the truth, because truth is not in him. 	 A ia se tino tatino eiloa mai te kamataga, kae ne seki tumau i te munatonu, me e seai se munatonu e i loto i a ia.


▪ Or you might offer a tract and say, “I’m visiting briefly today because I am interested in knowing what you think about this subject.” 	 ▪ Io me e mafai o ofo atu ne koe se tamā pepa kae fai atu, “E āsi fakavave mai fua au ki a koe i te aso nei me e fiafia au ke iloa ne au ou manatu e uiga ki te mataupu tenei.”


Then his blessings “must come upon you and overtake you.” 	 Kae ka “maua katoa ne koutou a fakamanuiaga konei.”


How does God view the veneration of images and idols? 	 Se a te kilokiloga a te Atua e uiga ki te tapuaki atu ki fakatusa mo tupua?


Explain. 5 Mature oversight by qualified overseers and the able assistance of ministerial servants are required to care for the spiritual needs of the growing number of active ministers. 	 5 E manakogina a tausiga ‵lei mai i ovasia ata‵mai mo te fesoasoani telā e mafai o tuku mai ne tavini fakafaifeau ko te mea ke tausi faka‵lei atu ki manakoga faka-te-agaga o faifeau ma‵losi kolā e gasolo aka o tokouke.


In prison, Manasseh “softened the face of Jehovah his God and kept humbling himself greatly,” so that Jehovah restored him to the throne in Jerusalem, and Manasseh “came to know that Jehovah is the true God.” (2 Chronicles 33:11-13) Yes, in the end, Manasseh’s humble state of mind pleased Jehovah, who in turn showed humility by forgiving him and reinstating him as king. 	 I te taimi ne nofo ei a Manase i te falepuipui, “ne mafuli atu a ia ki a Ieova tena Atua mo te fakamaulalo,” kae ne toe fakafoki atu ei ne Ieova tena Atua a ia ki tena tulaga fakatupu i Ielusalema, telā ne “iloa tonu ei ne Manase i a Ieova ko te Atua eiloa.” (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 33:11-13) E tonu, ne fakafiafia atu fakamuli te loto maulalo o Manase ki a Ieova, telā ne toe fakaasi atu ei ne Ia te loto maulalo mai tena fakamagaloga kae toe fakafoki atu ki tena tulaga fakatupu.


Never before had I preached on my own. 	 Ne seki talai tokotasi aka eiloa au muamua.


Yet, he also made unwise decisions. 	 Kae tiga i ei, ne fai foki ne ia se fakaikuga valea.


The building was to be “exceedingly magnificent, so that its fame and beauty [would] be known in all lands.” 	 A te fale tenei ne ‵tau o fai pelā me se fale “tafasili i te gali, ko te mea ke iloa ne tino i fenua katoa.”


Paul faced this struggle. 	 Ne fepaki a Paulo mo te mea faigata tenei.


(Gen. 18:1-8; Judg. 13:15; Luke 24:28-30) An invitation to share food was an invitation to friendship and peace. 	 (Kene. 18:1-8; Fama. 13:15; Luka 24:28-30) A te ‵kamiga ke ‵kai fakatasi se ‵kamiga ke maua se va fakataugasoa mo te filemu.


Insolent but Misguided 	 Ne Ma‵sei Ana Pati kae ne Takitaki ‵Segina


Destruction was imminent, and the lives of Lot and his family were at stake. 	 Ne pili mai i ei te fakamaseiga, kae kāti ka ‵mate i ei a Lota mo tena kāiga.


They meticulously obeyed some of its smallest details, for Jesus acknowledged: “You give the tenth of the mint and the dill and the cumin.” 	 Ne faka‵logo eiloa latou mo te fakaeteete ki nisi vaega fo‵liki i ei, me ne fai mai a Iesu: “E tuku atu ne koutou te tasi-vae-sefulu o toe fuagā lakau fo‵liki e pelā mo te mili, te pekano mo te kumina.”


(Luke 22:44) Yes, the perfect Son of God was a man of prayer. 	 (Luka 22:44) E tonu ne ‵talo faeloa a te Tama ‵lei katoatoa a te Atua.


Daniel also saw “someone like a son of man,” Jesus, being given oversight of the earthly part of Jehovah’s organization. 	 Ne lavea foki ne Tanielu “se mea pelā me se tino ola,” ko Iesu, ne tuku atu ki ei a te pulega ki luga i te vaega faka-te-lalolagi o te fakapotopotoga a Ieova.


Who would have believed that it was only some 21 years away and that Babylon would be Jehovah’s executioner? 	 Ko oi te tino telā ka talitonu me ne toe 21 tausaga mai te taimi tenā kae ka fai Papelonia mo fai te tino fakaokosala a Ieova?


But after that we were on our own. 	 Kae mai tua ifo, ne fai taki tokotasi eiloa ne māua te galuega.


Some years ago, Kazuhiro, a pioneer in Japan, had an epileptic seizure, lost consciousness, and was taken to a hospital. 	 I nāi tausaga ko ‵teka, ne pokotia a Kazuhiro, se paenia i Tiapani, ne te masaki ko te pole, galo tena mafaufau kae ne avatu ki loto i te fakaimasaki.


20 When you parents do the important work Jehovah has assigned you—providing for your children’s material, spiritual, and emotional needs—the rewards are great. 	 20 Kafai e fai ne koutou mātua te galuega tāua telā ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki a koutou— ko te tausi atu ki manakoga o otou tama‵liki i te feitu faka-te-foitino, te feitu faka-te-agaga, mo olotou lagonaga—ka lasi ‵ki eiloa te taui e maua ne koutou mai ei.


19 When God takes action against the nations, ‘they will know that he is Jehovah.’ 	 19 Kafai ko saga atu a te Atua ki atufenua konā, ‘ka iloa ei ne latou i a au ko Ieova.’


For a verse-by-verse consideration of the book of Revelation, see Revelation—Its Grand Climax At Hand! 	 Ke maua a fakamatalaga ki fuaiupu takitasi o te tusi ko Fakaasiga, ke onoono ki te Revelation—Its Grand Climax At Hand!


Over the years, they have had to care for Rose’s father, who needed around-the-clock attention. 	 I tausaga fakamuli ifo ne tausi ne laua te tamana o Rose telā e manakogina ke nofo faeloa se tino i ei i te aso kātoa.


• How do we know that kindness will prevail under God’s rule? 	 • E iloa pefea ne tatou me ka tumau te alofa atafai mai lalo i te pulega a te Atua?


You can try to foresee situations in which temptations could likely present themselves and decide how you can avoid them. 	 E mafai o lavea ‵mao ne koe a tulaga kolā e mafai o ‵sae aka ei a tofotofoga kae fakaiku aka te auala e mafai o ‵kalo keatea mai i ei.


Only Almighty God can foresee the future in detail. 	 Ko te Atua Malosi Katoatoa fua e mafai o kilo ‵mao atu ki mea likiliki e uiga ki te taimi mai mua.


To them, ethnic differences were not important; Christian love—giving comfort to those in need—was. 	 E se tāua ki a latou a te matakāiga o te tino; kae ko te alofa faka-Kelisiano—ko te avatuga o fakamafanafanaga ki tino kolā e ma‵nako ki ei ko te ‵toe mea tāua ki a latou.


Anointed ones who are alive during the great tribulation will be “caught away in clouds.” 	 Ko te kau fakaekegina kolā koi ola i te taimi o te fakalavelave lasi ka “avaka fakatasi . . . i kaumana.”


“A vicious wild beast must have devoured him! 	 Ne fai atu a ia: “Ao, e o Iosefa!


(Gal. 5:22-26) In turn, a clean conscience enabled him to approach Jehovah in prayer and to enjoy ‘the peace of God that excels all thought and that guards our hearts and mental powers.’ 	 (Kalatia 5:22-26) Ne fai eiloa ne se loto lagona ‵ma ke mafai ne ia o fakapilipili atu ki a Ieova i ‵talo kae ke maua foki te ‘filemu o te Atua telā e tausi faka‵lei ne ia ‵tou loto mo ‵tou mafaufau.’


(Phil. 4:6, 7) When we prayerfully rely on Jehovah’s spirit, our God fills us with an inner peace that belongs only to those who have a precious friendship with him.—Rom. 15:13. 	 (Fili. 4:6, 7) Kafai e ‵talo atu tatou mo te fakalagolago ki te agaga o Ieova, ka faka‵fonu ne te ‵tou Atua a tatou ki te filemu i te loto telā e maua fua ne latou kolā e isi se lotou vā fakataugasoa tāua mo ia.—Loma 15:13.


Because when Paul first met Timothy, the young man was “well reported on by the brothers in Lystra and Iconium.” 	 Me i te taimi ne fetaui muamua ei a Paulo mo Timoteo, “ko oko eiloa i te tavaea o Timoteo ne taina talitonu i Lusa mo Ikonio.”


Youths especially benefit from deserved commendation. 	 E aogā fakapito ki talavou kolā e ‵tau eiloa o maua ne latou a pati fakamālō penā.


Estimates suggest that some 70 percent of mankind belong to the five major religions—Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. 	 E fakatautau aka pelā me i te 70 pasene o tino ko ‵kau atu nei ki lotu ‵lasi e lima—Lotu Puta, Lotu Kelisiano, Lotu Hinitu, Lotu Musilimu, mo te Lotu Iutaia.


As we apply Bible principles in our life, we gradually acquire divine wisdom and knowledge. 	 I te taimi e fakagalue aka ne tatou a fakatakitakiga faka-te-Tusi Tapu i ‵tou olaga, ka maua malielie ne tatou a te poto mo te iloaga mai te Atua.


One lady who had been a Bible student embraced them with tears in her eyes and said: “I thought I would never see you again. 	 E tokotasi te fafine telā ne fai mo fai se tino akoga i te Tusi Tapu ne ‵sai atu ki a latou mo loimata i ana mata kae fai atu penei: “Au ne mafaufau me ka se toe lavea ne au a koutou.


13 We are well-aware, though, that despite all Jehovah did in their behalf, Israel did not show respect for him nor for their ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 	 13 E iloa ‵lei ne tatou, me faitalia a mea katoa ne fai ne Ieova mō latou, ne seki āva eiloa a te kau Isalaelu ki a ia io me ki olotou tupuga ko Apelaamo, Isaako mo Iakopo.


The NIV Study Bible renders this verse: “He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.”—Ecclesiastes 3:11. 	 E ‵fuli ne The NIV Study Bible a te fuaiupu tenā, penei: “Ko oti foki ne tuku atu ne ia a te ola se-gata-mai ki loto o tino; kae e se mafai o malamalama latou i mea ne fai ne te Atua mai te kamataga ki te fakaotiga.”—Failauga 3:11, NW.


How good it is to reflect on how Jehovah is rewarding you at this time and how he will reward you in the future! 	 Ko tafaga la te gali māfai e toe onoono koe ki fakamanuiaga e uke ne taui atu ne Ieova i te taimi nei, e pelā foki mo nisi fakamanuiaga kolā ka taui atu ki a koe i aso mai mua nei!


For instance, though hated by those having power and influence, Jesus did not water down what God wanted people to know. 	 E tiga eiloa ne takalia‵lia atu a tino kolā ne maua ne latou a te ‵mana mo te malosi, ne seki fakavāivāi ne Iesu a te malosi o te fekau telā ne manako te Atua ke iloa ne tino.


Clearly, they were proud to be servants of Jehovah.—Daniel 1:8-20. 	 E manino ‵lei, me ne fakamata‵mata eiloa latou i te lotou fai pelā me ne tavini a Ieova.—Tanielu 1:8-20.


To this day, he is one of my closest friends. 	 Ke oko mai ki te aso nei, a ia se tokotasi o oku toe taugasoa pili.


At Bethsaida, Jesus cured a blind man but kindly did so in stages. 	 I Petesaita, ne faka‵lei aka ne Iesu se tagata ‵kivi kae ne atafai eiloa a ia me ne faka‵lei malielie ne ia ana mata.


“Be courageous and very strong . . . Jehovah your God is with you.”—JOSH. 1:7-9. 	 “Ke loto malosi kae fakatuanaki . . . me i a au, te Aliki [Ieova] tou Atua e fakatasi atu faeloa ki a koe.” —IOSUA 1:7-9.


(Jer. 1:4-10) For more than 40 years, Jeremiah contended with apathy, rejection, ridicule, and even physical violence. 	 (Ielemia 1:4-10) I tausaga e sili atu i te 40, ne fakafesagai atu a Ielemia ki te se fia‵fia o tino, ‵tekemaiga, fakatauemuga, e pelā foki mo fakasauāga.


Why was a once modest man rejected by God? 	 Kaia ne ‵teke atu ei se tagata telā ne agamalu muamua ki te Atua?


Yes, whether we are ‘experts’ or ‘learners,’ all of us can—and should—unite our voices to Jehovah’s praise.—Compare 2 Corinthians 8:12. 	 Ao, faitalia me i a tatou ne ‘tino ‵poto’ io me ne ‘tino fakaakoako,’ e mafai katoa ne tatou—kae ‵tau foki—o ‵kau fakatasi tatou o ‵viki atu ki a Ieova i ‵tou leo.—Fakatusa ki te 2 Kolinito 8:12.


The overseers’ zealous determination to devote time and effort to preaching the good news despite their busy schedule encourages the whole congregation to display similar zeal. 	 A taumafaiga loto finafinau a ovasia ke tuku atu olotou taimi mo malosi o talai a te tala ‵lei faitalia te fakalave‵lave o latou i olotou olaga, e fakamalosi atu ki te fakapotopotoga kātoa ke fakaasi atu foki se loto finafinau penā.


5. Why are evildoers likened to grass? 5 The psalmist answers: “For like grass they will speedily wither, and like green new grass they will fade away.” 	 5 E tali mai penei te faisalamo: “Ka ‵galo atu latou e pelā mo mouku kolā ko paku‵paku; ka ‵mate foki latou e pelā mo lakau kolā ko mage‵mage.”


(John 13:34, 35) Although our inherent sinful state may sometimes get in the way, we must push it aside and prove to be loving at all times. 	 (Ioane 13:34, 35) E tigā eiloa e fakalavelave mai te ‵tou tulaga agasala i nisi taimi, e ‵tau o ‵teke ne tatou kea‵tea, kae fakatalitonu atu i a tatou e a‵lofa i taimi katoa.


Rather, Jehovah, as the ultimate Head of the family, confers on parents the authority to train and discipline their children lovingly. 	 I lō te fai penā, ko oti ne tuku atu ne Ieova, telā ko te Ulu sili o te kāiga, a te pule ki mātua ke akoako kae polopoloki olotou tama‵liki mo te alofa.


It is similar today. 	 E penā foki i aso nei.


If they stopped working, they would almost inevitably end up “begging in reaping time,” with nothing to eat or to wear.—Proverbs 20:4. 	 Kafai e se ga‵lue latou, ka akai meakai latou “i te taimi o te taukai,” e aunoa mo meakai mo gatu e ‵pei ei latou.—Faataoto 20:4.


Letting go of resentment refreshes us spiritually, and it is a course that Jehovah blesses.—Mark 11:25. 	 Kafai e fakapuli i a tatou a mea kolā e ita tatou ki ei, ka maua ne tatou i ei se fakamalosiga i te feitu faka-te-agaga, kae tenā eiloa te auala e fakamanuia ne Ieova.—Maleko 11:25.


We can be confident that he knows exactly the right time to end this system of things. 	 E loto tali‵tonu tatou me e iloa ne ia te taimi tonu ke fakaseai atu ei a te olaga masei tenei.


A brother wrote: “I have been active in the field service since the late 1940’s and am nearing 75 years of age, but I have never enjoyed my field service as much as I have this month offering the special issue of Awake!” 	 Ne tusi mai se taina: “Ko oti ne galue malosi au i te galuega talai talu mai te fakaotiotiga o te 1940 o fano ki mua kae ko tai kātoa toku 75 tausaga, kae ne seki fiafia malosi aka eiloa au e pelā mo te masina tenei i te ofoga o te lōmiga fakapito o te Awake!”


But Judas is the only one of the 12 apostles who shows an understanding of Jesus’ true nature. 	 Kae ko Iuta fua tokotasi mai i apositolo e toko 12 ne malamalama faka‵lei i te tulaga tonu o Iesu.


The apostle Paul showed that he understood the importance of loving those who are being taught.—Read 1 Thessalonians 2:7, 8. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne te apositolo ko Paulo me ne malamalama a ia i te tāua o te alofa ki tino kolā ne akoako ne ia.—Faitau te 1 Tesalonia 2:7, 8.


10 Thinking about his agonizing death that is only four days away, Jesus continues: “Now my soul is troubled, and what shall I say? 	 10 Ne mafaufau a Iesu ki tena mate logo‵mae i te fa o aso mai tua ifo o te taimi tenā, kae ne toe fai atu a ia penei: “Nei, a toku loto ko se toka; kae ne a nei aku muna ka fai atu?


We should always remember that they need us. 	 E ‵tau o masaua faeloa ne tatou me e ma‵nako latou ki ‵tou fesoasoani.


Perhaps the speaker is not the most experienced, but while he is handling the Word of God, he is worthy of our careful attention. 	 Kāti a te failauga e se ko te toe tino apo eiloa, kae i te taimi e fakamatala mai ei ne ia a te Muna a te Atua, e ‵tau eiloa o fakalogo‵logo faka‵lei tatou ki a ia.


18 No matter what situation you find yourself in, you can let God be your share. 	 18 Faitalia me se a te tulaga e maua ne koe, e mafai o fai ne koe te Atua e pelā me ko tou ola.


• What does raising a child involve? 	 • Ne a mea e aofia i te putiakaga o se tamaliki?


(Proverbs 3:21) We may also ask him to help us exercise patience and endurance so as to put up with the illness. 	 (Faataoto 3:21) E mafai foki o akai atu tatou ki a ia ke fesoasoani mai ke kufaki tatou i te taimi o te masaki.


Some have accepted the word under conditions of war and harsh persecution, while others have done so during times of peace and prosperity. 	 Ko oti ne talia ne nisi tino a te muna mai lalo i taimi o taua mo fakasauāga matagā, kae ne fai penā a nisi tino i taimi o te filemu mo te tokagamalie.


(Rom. 12:3) Jehovah may be trying to adjust you in a way that you do not yet fully comprehend. 	 (Loma 12:3) Kāti e taumafai a Ieova o fakamafulifuli ne ia koe e aunoa mo tou iloa.


Think about it. 	 Mafaufau la ki ei.


It is a state of dense mental darkness regarding God’s bright purposes. 	 Se tulaga o te pouli tagataga faka-te-mafaufau e uiga ki fuafuaga ‵gali a te Atua.


We wholeheartedly approved of each one’s fine choice of a marriage mate. 	 Ne talia ne māua mo te loto kātoa a lā filifiliga e uiga ki tagata kolā ka a‵vaga laua ki ei.


SUPPOSE you plan to travel to a distant town for an important event. 	 KE MAFAUFAU ki te mea tenei me e palani atu eiloa sau malaga ke fanatu ki se isi fakai mō se faigāmea.


He acknowledged that a decision may not in itself be wrong, yet it could cause harm to someone with a weak conscience. 	 Ne iloa ne ia me e se mafai eiloa o ‵se te filifiliga, kae e mafai o fakamataku ki se tino telā e vāivāi tena loto lagona.


In the role of Michael the archangel, how did Jesus set an example of humility and modesty in dealing with the Devil? 	 E pelā me ko Mikaele te agelu pule, ne fakaasi atu pefea ne Iesu a te loto maulalo i ana faifaiga ki te Tiapolo?


We need our heavenly Father’s help because we are unable to direct our own steps.—Jer. 10:23. 	 E manakogina te fesoasoani o ‵tou Tamana i te lagi, me sē mafai ne tatou o fakatonutonu ‵tou auala.—Iele. 10:23.


He left behind not only the comforts of the world but also the possibility of becoming a future leader of Judaism. 	 Ne seki tiakina fua ne ia a mea ‵gali o te lalolagi kae pelā foki loa mo te avanoaga ke fai a ia mo takitaki o te kau Iutaia i aso fakamuli.


Or they may find it difficult to control their temper. 	 Io me kāti koi faigata eiloa ke taofiofi te lotou kaitaūa.


He and his family started to associate with our group. 	 Ne kamata o ‵kau fakatasi mai tou tagata mo tena kāiga ki te motou potukau.


When the battle of Armageddon begins, there will be no need for human volunteers to rout the enemy. 	 Kafai ko kamata te taua i a Amaketo, ka se toe manakogina a volenitia mai tino ke fakaseai atu a te fili.


How? 	 I auala pefea?


10, 11. What great benefits do young people receive when they listen to Jehovah? 	 10, 11. Ne a mea aogā e uke a maua ne talavou māfai e faka‵logo ki a Ieova?


6 In his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul raises a question about the first resurrection: “How are the dead to be raised up? 	 6 I tena tusi muamua ki te kau Kolinito, ne fakasae aka ne Paulo se fesili e uiga ki te faka‵tumaiga muamua: “Ka fakatuake pefea a tino ‵mate?


However, you need not feel this way, for no one is in a better position to instruct your children than you are. 	 Kae e se ‵tau o mafaufau koe penā, me e seai aka foki se isi tino e ‵lei atu tena tulaga ke akoako atu ki au tama‵liki e pelā mo koe.


They humbly acknowledge that were it not for the faithful and discreet slave, they would know little or nothing of precious Bible truths, such as Jehovah’s sovereignty, the sanctification of his name, the Kingdom, the new heavens and new earth, the soul, the condition of the dead, and the true identity of Jehovah, his Son, and the holy spirit. 	 E fakaasi ‵tonu atu ne latou mo te loto maulalo, me e aunoa mo te tavini fakamaoni kae poto, e foliki io me seai eiloa se lotou mea e iloa e uiga ki muna ‵tonu tāua mai te Tusi Tapu, e pelā mo te pulega a Ieova, te fakamalugāga o tena igoa, te Malo, te lagi fou mo te lalolagi fou, te solu, te tulaga o tino ‵mate, mo te iloga tonu o Ieova, tena Tama, mo te agaga tapu.


On April 23 of that year, Brother Milton Henschel presided at the dedication of the new facilities in the presence of an enthusiastic audience of 45,522. 	 I a Apelila 23 i te tausaga tenā, ne takitaki ne te Taina ko Milton Henschel a te fakaulufalega o te ofisa fou kae ne ‵kau atu mo te fia‵fia a tino e ‵tusa mo te toko 45,522.


Countless individuals have accepted God’s help. 	 E tokouke ‵ki eiloa a tino taki tokotasi ko oti ne talia ne latou te fesoasoani o te Atua.


(Gen. 43:32; 46:34; Ex. 1:11-14) The Israelites had experienced a bitter life as foreign residents, but Jehovah expected them to treat the foreigner “like a native” among them.—Lev. 19:33, 34. 	 (Kene. 43:32; 46:34; Eso. 1:11-14) Ne iloa ne tino Isalaelu a te faigata o te ola e pelā me se tino fakaa‵tea, kae ne fakamoemoe a Ieova ke fai ne latou a tino fakaa‵tea e pela eiloa mo “olotou tino Isalaelu” kolā e ‵nofo tasi latou.—Levi. 19:33, 34.


Returning to Paul’s defense before Agrippa, notice how Paul ‘handled God’s word aright’ by referring to things stated by Moses and the prophets.—2 Timothy 2:15. 	 I te toe onoono atu ki pati a Paulo ne fai ki a Akelipa, e matea atu i ei te auala ne ‘akoako tonu atu ei ne ia te Muna a te Atua’ mai te fakasino atu ki fakamatalaga a Mose mo pelofeta.—2 Timoteo 2:15.


Walk in it, you people,’ in case you people should go to the right or in case you should go to the left.”—ISAIAH 30:21. 	 Tautali i ei.’ ”—ISAIA 30:21.


In 1919 they were liberated from the clutches of Babylon the Great—the world empire of false religion. 	 I te 1919, ne fakasaoloto latou mai lima o Papelonia te Sili, te emupaea o lotu ‵se i te lalolagi.


However, at times, the constant battle against the pressures of this world leaves us tired and discouraged. 	 I nisi taimi, a te tumau i te ‵teke atu ki fakamalosiga mai te lalolagi tenei e fai ei ke fi‵ta tatou kae loto vāi‵vai.


(Hebrews 6:12) After citing many examples of faith, Paul wrote: “Because we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also put off every weight and the sin that easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, as we look intently at the Chief Agent and Perfecter of our faith, Jesus.” 	 (Epelu 6:12) Mai tua o tena fakasino atu ki fakaakoakoga a nisi tino fakatuanaki e tokouke, ne tusi mai a Paulo, penei: “Kae penei mo tatou, ko sio fakatamilo ne akoakoga ‵lei a tino tali‵tonu fakamaoni i aso ko ‵teka. Tela la, ke tiakina ne tatou a mea ‵mafa katoa kolā e fakalavelave mai, mo agasala kolā e ‵piki ‵mau ki luga i a tatou, kae ke ‵tele tatou mo te loto fai ki mua ke maua te manumalo i te fakatau‵telega tenei e takato mai i mua o tatou. Ke tumau te ‵tou ‵kilo atu ki a Iesu, telā e fakavae ki ei te ‵tou fakatuanaki.”


All of them professed to worship Jehovah, but their devotion to him was far from exclusive. 	 Ne ma‵nako katoa latou o tapuaki atu ki a Ieova, kae ne katoatoa eiloa te lotou tapuakiga ki a Ieova.


It seems likely that Joseph, his adoptive father, died when Jesus was still a relatively young man.* Imagine how the tenderhearted Jesus, perhaps just in his teens or early 20’s, had to deal with his own grief, as well as that of his mother, brothers, and sisters. 	 E foliga mai i a Iosefa, tena tamana puke, ne mate kae koi talavou a ia.* Mafaufau ki te fanoanoa o Iesu telā se tino loto alofa, telā kāti ko tai kātoa io me fatoa kātoa tena 20 tausaga, ke fakafesagai atu ki tena logo‵mae, penā foki tena mātua, taina, mo ana tuagane.


(John 16:28) Jesus believed that God is an actual Person living in a specific location. 	 (Ioane 16:28) Ne talitonu a Iesu me i te Atua se Tino tonu telā e isi sena koga nofo tumau.


The account says: “Jehovah opened [Lydia’s] heart wide to pay attention to the things being spoken by Paul. 	 E fai mai te tala, penei: “Ne ‵tala ne te Aliki tona mafaufau [Litia] ko te mea ke fakalogologo ki te faipatiga a Paulo.


Most important, our ministry and good conduct glorify Jehovah, the very fountainhead of goodness.—Matthew 19:16, 17. 	 A te ‵toe mea tāua, ko te ‵tou galuega fakatasi mo ‵tou faifaiga ‵lei e avatu ei a tavaega ki a Ieova, te mafuaga tonu o mea ‵lei.—Mataio 19:16, 17.


And their words can be so hurtful,” says Cristina, who is 18 years old.[1] “They say that I’m immature, that I’ll never learn, and that I’m fat. 	 E faka‵mae loto a lā pati,” ko pati a Cristina, telā ko 18 ana tausaga.[1] “Ne fai mai laua i a au koi foliki, au foki ko to ‵fula kae se mafai o matua toku mafaufau.


Shortly after I returned home, my mother became severely ill and I had to do all the housework. 	 Mai tua malie eiloa o taku fokiga ki te fale, ne masaki malosi toku mātua kae ‵tau o fai ne au a galuega katoa i te fale.


He prayerfully prepared his heart to consult the Law of Jehovah. 	 Ne fakatoka faka‵lei tena loto i te faiga o ‵talo ke sukesuke faka‵lei ki te Tulafono a Ieova.


LIKE the prophet Habakkuk, the disciples of Jesus yearned to see an end to suffering. 	 E PELĀ mo te pelofeta ko Sapakuka, ne olioli malosi eiloa a soko o Iesu ke lavea atu a te fakaseaiga o logo‵maega.


Joshua said: “Choose for yourselves today whom you will serve . . . 	 Ne fai mai a Iosua penei: “Filifili i te aso nei, me ko oi e fia tavini koutou ki ei . . .


Kazuhiro and Mari 	 Kazuhiro mo Mari


Mary wants to know how this can happen, since she has never had relations with a man. 	 Ne manako a Malia ke iloa ne ia a te auala e mafai ei o tupu te mea tenei, ona ko te mea e seki ‵moe aka eiloa mo se tagata.


(John 8:32) “The sword of the spirit, that is, God’s word,” is indispensable in warding off false teachings and “overturning strongly entrenched things.” 	 (Ioane 8:32) A “te muna a te Atua ke fai mo pelu, e pelā eiloa mo te tukuatuga ne te Agaga ki a koutou,” e puipui ei tatou mai akoakoga ‵se “kae fakatakavale kātoa mafaufauga sē ‵lei.”


I was only eight years old at the time. 	 I te taimi tenā ko valu fua i ei oku tausaga.


For decades, this Jeremiah class has been urging people to pay attention to the times in which we live. 	 I te fia sefulu tausaga ko ‵teka atu, ne fakamalosi atu a te potukau e pelā mo Ielemia ki tino ke ‵saga tonu atu ki taimi ko ola nei tatou i ei.


18 Jesus said: “You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind” and “you must love your neighbor as yourself.” 	 18 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “E ‵tau mo koe o alofa ki [a Ieova] tou Atua mo tou loto kātoa, mo tou agaga kātoa, mo tou mafaufau kātoa” kae “e ‵tau mo koe o alofa ki tou tuakoi e pelā eiloa mo koe ki a koe.”


Then, she sweeps the floor with her broom, hoping to hear a tinkling sound. 	 Oti aka, ne ‵teu faka‵lei ne ia te fola ki se salu, mo te fakamoemoega ke lagona atu te pakēkē mai o se mea.


18 As we await the arrival of the great day of Jehovah, we must continue to seek his righteousness. 	 18 I te taimi e faka‵tali ei tatou ki te oko mai o te aso lasi o Ieova, e ‵tau o tumau tatou i te ‵sala atu ki tena amiotonu.


At the very least, families and congregations become havens of peace. 	 E maua ne kāiga mo fakapotopotoga se koga filemu.


Hepher 	 Tanaka


God was in effect giving Satan and those who have taken his side the opportunity to demonstrate whether humans can live well without God. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ne tuku atu ne te Atua ki a Satani mo tino kolā ne ‵kau atu ki a ia a te avanoaga ke lavea ne latou me e mafai o ola ‵lei a tino e aunoa mo te Atua.


(Isaiah 57:20, 21; Jeremiah 14:19, 20) On the other hand, when all obey God’s law, peace and tranquillity prevail. 	 (Isaia 57:20, 21; Ielemia 14:19, 20) Kae kafai e faka‵logo a tino katoa ki tulafono a te Atua, e lausa valevale i ei te filemu mo te tokagamalie.


Yet, they were not safe there. 	 Kae ne seki tokagamalie latou i ei.


As a result, the earth is experiencing terrible woes. 	 Ne iku atu i ei ki te ‵tupu o fakalavelave fakama‵taku i te lalolagi.


(Romans 1:20) Jehovah has revealed much more about himself in the Bible. 	 (Loma 1:20) Ko oti ne fakaasi mai ne Ieova a mea e uke atu e uiga ki a ia i te Tusi Tapu.


• Do I drink more alcohol than I used to? 	 • E mata, ko inu malosi nei au ki te kava i lō taimi mua?


(Romans 9:19-21) Who are we—the pottery of his hand—to question his decisions or actions? 	 (Loma 9:19-21) Ko oi la tatou—ko ipu kele kolā ne faite ne ia—ke fakafesili ne tatou ana ikuga io me ko ana faifaiga?


Sandra, mentioned earlier, says: “I had what I needed in my distress—very dear and loving friends who flocked around me.” 	 Ne fai mai Sanitela, telā ne faipati ki ei i te kamataga penei: “Ne maua ne au a mea kolā e manako au ki ei i te taimi ne fanoanoa malosi ei au—ko oku taugasoa pele kolā ne a‵lofa malosi mai ki a au.”


Submission to God is never oppressive. 	 E seai lele ne mea faiga‵ta e maua i te fakalogo ki te Atua.


15 Jesus was “mild-tempered.” 	 15 A Iesu e uiga “filemu.”


11 Peter further exposes the methods of apostates by stating that they “will quietly bring in destructive sects.” (2 Peter 2:1, 3) Just as the thief in Jesus’ illustration of the sheepfold does not enter “through the door but climbs up some other place,” so apostates approach us in stealthy ways. 	 11 Ne toe fakaasi faka‵sau mai ne Petelu a auala kolā e fakaaogā ne aposetate mai te fai atu me “e aumai ne latou akoakoga fakamasei olaga mo akoakoga sē ‵tonu.” (2 Petelu 2:1, 3) E pelā eiloa mo te tala fakatusa a Iesu e uiga ki te lulu mamoe mo te tino kaisoa telā e se ulu atu i “te mataloa o fano ki te lulu mamoe, kae kake o fano ki ei mai se isi ala,” e penā foki te ulu ‵funa mai o aposetate faitogafiti ki loto i a tatou.


A brother named Daniel, for example, committed a serious sin, but for several months he hesitated to approach the elders. 	 E pelā mo se taina e igoa ki a Daniel, ne fai ne ia se agasala matagā, kae ne fakatalave ne ia tena fanatu ki toeaina mō se fia o masina.


Over 500 houses and 3 attractive Kingdom Halls were erected in short order. 	 E silia atu i te 500 o fale mo Kingdom Hall ‵gali eiloa e 3 ne toe faite faka‵lei fakavave aka.


He has commissioned his followers to “go . . . and make disciples of people of all the nations,” promising that he will be with his followers “until the conclusion of the system of things.” 	 Ne fakatonu atu ki ana soko ke “olo . . . ki fenua katoa ke fai a tino i ei mo oku soko,” kae tauto atu me ka fakatasi a ia mo ana soko “ke oko eiloa ki te gataga o te lalolagi.”


Jacques Johnson, a Catholic priest, wrote in a Canadian weekly about his efforts to dissuade a woman from studying with Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ne tusi mai a Jacques Johnson, se faifeau Katolika, i se mekesini i Kanata e uiga ki ana taumafaiga ke faka‵tuka atu ki se fafine e tokotasi ke mo a ma suke‵suke mo Molimau a Ieova.


18, 19. (a) In showing consideration for others, how do we follow Jesus’ example? (b) In what do we all act in complete unison, and what will be discussed in the following article? 	 18, 19. (a) I te fakaasiatuga o te amanaia ki nisi tino, e tau‵tali atu pefea tatou ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu? (e) Se a te mea telā e fakaasi atu ei te ‵tou ‵kau fakatasi katoatoa, kae ne a mea ka mafau‵fau tatou ki ei i te suā mataupu?


The plural pronoun “us” indicates that there is another person with Jehovah. 	 Kae ko te “taua” e fakaasi atu ei me e isi foki se isi tino i tafa o Ieova.


Such poetic usage is indicated by the fact that the same verse speaks of “the kidney fat of wheat” and “the blood of the grape.” 	 A vaegā pati fakatusa penei e ‵pau eiloa mo pati fakatusa kolā e fakaasi mai i te fuaiupu loa tenei e uiga ki “sinu i te māmā o saito” mo “toto o te vine.”


12 However, if we wish Jehovah to reveal to us the proper attitude, we must do our part. 	 12 Kae kafai e ma‵nako tatou ke fakaasi mai ne Ieova te vaegā mafaufauga tonu ki a tatou, e isi ne mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou i ei.


He never expressed impatience with Jehovah but patiently waited for the outworking of His purposes. 	 Ne seki ‵fiu a ia i te faka‵tali ki a Ieova, kae ne nofo fakatalitali a ia mo te kufaki ke fakataunu ei Ana fuafuaga.


Secure and at Peace 	 Te Saogalēmū mo te Tulaga Filemu


2, 3. (a) What is a vow? (b) What do the Scriptures say about making vows to God? 	 2, 3. (a) Se a te tautoga? (e) Ne a muna i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te faiga o tautoga ki te Atua?


If God were not truthful in this matter, how could he be trusted in anything else? 	 Kafai e se fakatalitonugina a te Atua i te feitu tenei, e mafai pefea o fakatalitonugina a ia i nisi mea?


Satisfying Food in Season 	 Mea‵kai Aogā i te Taimi Tonu


14. In the matter of light, what warning should we heed? 14 To those at sea during the hours of darkness, any light is a welcome sight. 	 14 E fai so se mainaga mo fai se mea fakafiafia ki tino kolā e ‵nofo atu i te pouliga i te tai.


9 As we contemplate God’s marvelous works of creation and all his deeds in our behalf, heartfelt appreciation moves us to praise him. 	 9 Kafai e mafau‵fau tatou ki mea a te Atua ne faite mo ana galuega fakaofoofogia ne fai mō tatou, e fai ne te loto fakafetai ke avatu ne tatou a tavaega ki a ia.


How can we find out what the future holds for Christ and the 144,000? 	 E mafai pefea o iloa ne tatou a mea kolā ka maua ne Keliso mo te toko 144,000 i aso mai mua nei?


How does Paul’s counsel to the congregation in Rome help us in dealing with disputes? 	 E fesoasoani mai pefea a pati polopoloki a Paulo ki te fakapotopotoga o Loma i te faka‵leiga o kinauga?


At the very least, Joseph was now stirred to action. 	 Kae se mea ‵lei me ne fakamalosi aka a Iosefa ke gasuesue o fai se mea.


He says: “I have tried to treat my wife, not as a second-class citizen, but as an intelligent and capable partner.”—Proverbs 31:10. 	 E fai mai tou tagata: “Ne taumafai au i aku faifaiga ki taku avaga ke se fai ne au a ia e pelā me se tino e seai sena saolotoga, kae e pelā me se taugasoa poto kae fakatuagagina.”—Faataoto 31:10.


Not sheer willpower, but God’s spirit. 	 E se ko tena malosi eiloa, kae ko te agaga o te Atua.


Especially rewarding is the privilege of seeing people’s eyes light up when they hear and understand the truth of God’s Word.” 	 Kae maise eiloa te taui ko te tauliaga ke kilo atu ki mata o tino e faka‵pula māfai e lagona ne latou kae malamalama i muna‵tonu mai te Muna a te Atua.


At the time of their wedding, Welsh and Elthea were volunteer workers at the South Africa branch of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society. 	 I te taimi ne fai ei te fakaipoipoga a Uelesi mo Eletia ne ga‵lue fakagāmua laua i te ofisa lagolago o te Sosaiete o te Faleleoleo Maluga i Afelika ki Saute.


3 The resurrection does not harmonize with the idea that humans have an immortal soul—a view held by the Greek philosopher Plato. 	 3 E se fetaui lele eiloa te toetu mo te akoakoga me e maua ne tino se agaga telā e tumau i te ola mai tua o te mate—se akoakoga telā ne fai ne te faiakoga Eleni ko Palato.


Let’s see what happened when they arrived. 	 Ke onoono aka tatou me ne a mea ne ‵tupu i te lotou okoatuga.


Plan how to expand your ministry 	 Fakatoka te auala ke fakalauefa atu ei tau galuega talai


Our sense of identity as servants of Jehovah can weaken if it is not solidly based on knowledge of the Scriptures. 	 E mafai o vāivāi te ‵tou kilokiloga ki te ‵tou iloga e pelā me ne tavini a Ieova māfai e se fakavae tonu ki luga i te iloaga mai te Tusi Tapu.


(Ps. 119:32) Do you eagerly seek to gain strength from that type of education? 	 (Sala. 119:32) E mata, e ‵sala malosi koe ke maua te malosi mai vaegā akoakoga penā?


The Pharisees decided to put the controversial question to Jesus. 	 Ne fakaiku aka ne Falesaio ke ‵sili atu te fesili faigata tenā ki a Iesu.


“Always lean on Jehovah and accept what he permits” 	 “Ke fakalagolago faeloa ki a Ieova kae talia a mea kolā e talia ne ia”


How can we do this? 	 E mafai pefea ne tatou o fai penā?


6, 7. (a) How did Elijah expose the root cause of Israel’s apostasy? (b) What did the Baal prophets do? (c) What did Elijah do? 	 6, 7. (a) Ne fakaasi ‵tonu atu pefea ne Elia te pogai tonu o amioga aposetate a te kau Isalaelu? (e) Ne a mea ne fai ne tino tapuaki ki a Paala? (i) Ne a mea ne fai ne Elia?


What a heartwarming privilege! 	 Mā‵faga o tauliaga gali!


She is not to belittle his appointed position or endeavor to teach the congregation. 	 E ‵tau o fakatāua ne ia te tulaga tofia o te tagata, io me taumafai ke akoako ne ia te fakapotopotoga.


Thus, he attended the next midweek meeting. 	 E se gata i ei, ne kau atu eiloa a ia ki te suā fakatasiga i loto i te vaiaso.


PURPOSE IN LIFE 	 FUAFUAGA I TE OLAGA


(Isa. 25:8; Dan. 12:13) But on what legal basis could the holy God, Jehovah, bless sinful humans in such a wonderful way? 	 (Isaia 25:8; Tanielu 12:13) Kae se a te tulafono fakavae e mafai ei ne te Atua tapu ko Ieova, o fakamanuia a tino agasala i se auala gali?


(Romans 2:28, 29) In the same letter, Paul used an illustration to prove that Christians were no longer under the Law. 	 (Loma 2:28, 29) Ne toe faka‵soko atu a Paulo mai te faiga o se tala fakatusa ke fakamaoni atu ei me ko se toe ‵nofo a Kelisiano mai lalo i te Tulafono.


In this case, the ransom that can free us from sin and death is Jesus’ perfect human life.*—Acts 10:39-43. 	 I te mea tenei, a te togiola telā e mafai o fakasaoloto ne ia tatou mai te agasala mo te mate ko te ola ‵lei katoatoa faka-te-foitino o Iesu.*—Galuega 10:39-43.


Many ossuaries were looted from burial places around Jerusalem. 	 E uke a pokisi penā ne kaisoa mai i tanuga i tafatafa o Ielusalema.


GENERALLY, true Christians do not have to make sworn oaths. 	 A KELISIANO ‵tonu e masani o sē tauto.


Look for ways and make opportunities to do so. 	 Ke ‵sala atu ki auala mo avanoaga ke fai foki penā.


He spoke of the partakers sharing together in Christ and then said: “You cannot be drinking the cup of Jehovah and the cup of demons; you cannot be partaking of ‘the table of Jehovah’ and the table of demons.” (1 Corinthians 10:16-21) If a person who usually partakes of the Memorial emblems commits a serious sin, he should confess this to Jehovah and also seek the spiritual assistance of the older men of the congregation. 	 Ne faipati atu a ia e uiga ki tino kolā ne ‵kai kae inu fakatasi mo te Keliso, ana muna: “E se mafai o inu koutou ki te ipu a te Aliki, kae toe inu foki ki te ipu a temoni; e se mafai foki o ‵kai koutou i te laulau a te Aliki, kae toe ‵kai foki i te laulau a temoni.” (1 Kolinito 10:16-21) Kafai e fai ne se tino telā e kai kae inu sāle i te Fakamanatuga se agasala matagā, e ‵tau o fakaasi atu ne ia te agasala tenā ki a Ieova kae ‵sala aka ki ne fesoasoani faka-te-agaga mai toeaina o te fakapotopotoga.


It pervades our being, our every fiber. 	 E masaua faeloa ne tatou te fakamoemoega tenā i so se mea e fai ne tatou.


Then, rather than giving the food to the people directly, Jesus distributes it “to the disciples, the disciples in turn to the crowds.” 	 Kae i lō te tuku tonu atu ne ia o meakai ki tino, ne tufa atu ne Iesu “ki ana soko, a ko ana soko ki te vaitino.”


Those who died without ever having come to know Jehovah God and serve him will have the opportunity to change and do good. 	 Ka maua ne tino kolā ko ‵mate kae seki iloa ne latou a Ieova kae tavini atu ki a ia a te avanoaga ke ‵fuli kae fai te mea ‵lei.


Jesus provided the details that were needed to teach that love of neighbor should extend to people other than those of our own race or nationality.—Luke 10:29, 33-37. 	 Ne tuku atu ne Iesu a fakamatalaga kolā ne manakogina ke akoako atu ei me e ‵tau o fakaasi a te alofa fakatuakoi ki nisi tino i tafa o ‵tou matakāiga io me ko ‵tou fenua.—Luka 10:29, 33-37.


18 Many of our modern-day fellow believers have similarly demonstrated trust in Jehovah and have taken appropriate action. 	 18 E tokouke a ‵tou taina tali‵tonu i aso nei ne fakaasi atu foki ne latou se loto talitonu tai ‵pau penā ki a Ieova, kae ne ga‵sue foki latou o fai olotou fakaikuga konā.


People’s thinking is gradually becoming distorted. 	 Ko kamata malielie nei o ‵fuli fakakōtua a mafaufauga o tino.


IMAGINE yourself as a member of the first-century Thessalonian congregation, one of the earliest to be established in Europe. 	 MA FAUFAU la māfai koe se tokotasi i te fakapotopotopoga i Tesalonia i te senitenali muamua, se fakapotopotoga e tasi telā ne fakatu i Eulopa.


(Romans 5:12) As the imperfect human race increased in number, it became evident that “the inclination of the heart of man is bad from his youth up.”—Genesis 8:21. 	 (Loma 5:12) I te taimi ne gasolo aka ei o tokouke a tino se ‵lei katoatoa, ne lavea atu i ei me “i manakoga o te loto o te tagata e ma‵sei faeloa e kamata mai eiloa i te taimi koi foliki ei.”—Kenese 8:21, NW.


Why is God’s spirit a force for cleanness? 	 Sa Fakafanoanoa a te Agaga


3 There is a Greek word that in the New World Translation is three times rendered “patience.” 	 3 E isi se pati Eleni telā ne ‵fuli fakatolu taimi i te New World Translation ki te pati ko te “kufaki.”


(Hebrews 12:1) Yes, down through the centuries, unnumbered multitudes of people have exercised their free will and chosen to give their allegiance to Jehovah God.—Joshua 24:15. 	 (Epelu 12:1, NW) E tonu, talu mai te fia selau o tausaga ko ‵teka, ne fakaaogā ne tino e tokouke te lotou saolotoga o fai olotou filifiliga ke tumau latou i te fakamaoni ki a Ieova te Atua.—Iosua 24:15.


Taking a similar view of the death of a faithful Christian may lessen our grief because we know that he is in line for a resurrection.—Ecclesiastes 7:1. 	 A te mauaga o se kilokiloga penā e uiga ki te mate o se Kelisiano fakamaoni, e fakafeoloolo aka ei te ‵tou fanoa‵noa me e iloa ne tatou i a ia ka toe fakatu mai eiloa.—Failauga 7:1.


(Isaiah 36:1-4, 20; 37:36-38) Eventually, Assyria was conquered by the Babylonians, but two haughty Babylonian kings were humiliated too. 	 (Isaia 36:1-4, 20; 37:36-38) Fakamuli loa, ne fakatakavale a Asulia ne te kau Papelonia, kae ne fakamasiasigina foki a tupu fakamata‵mata e tokolua o Papelonia.


What to Teach and How to Do It 	 Mea e ‵Tau o Akoako Atu mo te Auala ke Fai Penā


Hosea pleads: “Do come back, O Israel, to Jehovah your God, for you have stumbled in your error.” 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a Hosea: “Tino Isalaelu, ‵foki nei ki [a Ieova] te otou Atua. Ko otou agasala ko ala ei koutou o ‵siga kae pa‵ku.”


Young people are a particular favorite for attack. 	 Ko talavou eiloa kolā e taua atu ki ei.


Myth 3: God takes little children to become angels. 	 Akoakoga ‵Se i te 3: E ave ne te Atua a tama‵liki ke fai mo fai ne agelu.


The members of that new generation were more obedient than their fathers had been. 	 Ne faka‵logo atu a tino i te kautama fou tenei i lō olotou tupuga.


In his letter to the Hebrews, Paul describes Christian elders as “those who are taking the lead among you.” 	 I tena tusi ki te kau Epelu, ne fakamatala mai ne Paulo a toeaina Kelisiano e pelā me ko “otou takitaki.”


What image can you contrive of him?”—Isaiah 40:18, The New Jerusalem Bible. 	 Se a te mea fakatusa e mafai o sui ei a ia?”—Isaia 40:18, The New Jerusalem Bible.


3. Despite the dark condition of mankind, what did Isaiah foretell for faithful ones? 	 3 Ne faipati foki a Isaia ki te pouliga telā e pokotia ei a tino.


Instead of thinking in those terms or fantasizing about what might have been, Christians should make the best of their current state by seeking God’s guidance and following it. 	 I lō te mafaufau penā io me mafaufau ki mea kolā ne seki mafai o ‵tupu, e ‵tau o fakaaogā faka‵lei ne Kelisiano te tulaga ko ‵nofo latou i ei mai te ‵sala atu ki fakatakitakiga a te Atua kae tau‵tali i ei.


The good news highlighted in Romans involved Jesus’ vital role in God’s purpose 	 A te tala ‵lei telā ne faka‵mafa atu i te Loma ne aofia i ei a te tulaga tāua o Iesu i te fuafuaga a te Atua


Pioneer numbers have reached new peaks over the last ten years, reaching 13,224 in October 2015. 	 Ko isi foki se aofaki fou o paenia i te sefulu tausaga ko ‵teka, telā ne oko ki te 13,224 i a Oketopa 2015.


(Psalm 110:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:12) Such elders, or overseers, feel a responsibility to live up to the trust conferred upon them by reason of their appointment. 	 (Salamo 110:3; 1 Tesalonia 5:12) E iloa ne toeaina io me ko ovasia me e isi se lotou tiute ke ola e ‵tusa mo te tofiga ne tuku atu ki a latou ona ko te lotou faka‵sopoga.


18 Satan and his evil world are keenly desirous of luring us away from the Christian congregation. 	 18 E manako malosi a Satani mo tena lalolagi masei o fakaosooso tatou ke ‵to tatou ki tua mo te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


Moses instructed Israelite fathers: “You must inculcate [God’s words] in your son and speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up.” 	 Ne fakatonu atu a Mose ki tamana Isalaelu: “Akoako atu a tulafono konā ki otou tamaliki. Kafai e ‵nofo koutou i otou fale, sa puli o fakamasausau faeloa a tulafono konā, pelā foki manafai e olo koutou ki se koga, io me ma‵nava koutou, pelā foki i taimi e ga‵lue ei koutou.” (Teu.


STREET CRIME: Reportedly, more than 30,000 violent gangs are criminally active in the United States. 	 AMIOGA FAKASAUA I AUALA: E lipoti mai me ko silia atu mo te 30,000 o potukau fakasaua ko salalau atu nei i Amelika.


What role do family members play if a man is to qualify for appointment as a ministerial servant or an elder? 	 Se a te tusaga o te kāiga e fai māfai ko fetaui ‵lei se tagata ke fai pelā me se tavini fakafaifeau io me se toeaina?


A delay in receiving an answer to our prayers about a certain problem may well mean that Jehovah wants us to demonstrate the genuineness of our devotion to him. 	 A te tuai o maua se tali ki ‵tou ‵talo e uiga ki se fakalavelave kāti e fakauiga i ei me e manako a Ieova ke fakaasi atu ne tatou te ‵tonu o ‵tou tapuakiga ki a ia.


ANSWER TO OUR PRAYERS 	 TALI KI MOTOU ‵TALO


Therefore both if we live and if we die, we belong to Jehovah.” 	 Kafai e ola tatou, e ola tatou mō te Aliki, kae kafai foki e ‵mate tatou, e ‵mate tatou mō te Aliki; tela la, me e ola tatou io me ‵mate, ko tino o te Aliki tatou.”


Knowing that Jehovah is the Source of lasting comfort will surely help us to endure courageously whatever tribulations we face—now and in the future. 	 A te iloa atu me i a Ieova ko te Pogai o fakamafanafanaga tumau ka fesoasoani tonu mai eiloa ke kufaki tatou mo te loto malosi i so se puapuaga e fe‵paki mo tatou—i aso nei kae penā foki loa i aso mai mua.


Applying Bible counsel helps us to deal with problems in a mature way 	 A te fakagalue aka o pati fakatonutonu i te Tusi Tapu e fesoasoani mai ke fakafesagai atu tatou ki fakalavelave i se auala ‵lei


Seeking to prevent this, Jeroboam set up two golden calves, one at Dan and the other at Bethel. 	 Ko te mea ke fakagata te mea tenei, ne faite kae faka‵tu ne Ielopoamo a pulumakau aulo e lua, e tasi i Tanu kae tasi i Peteli.


(Ephesians 4:26, 27) Our chief enemy, Satan, tries to take advantage of differences that may arise between Christians. 	 (Efeso 4:26, 27) E taumafai eiloa ‵tou fili sili, ko Satani, ke fakaaogā faka‵lei ne ia a kinauga kolā e ‵sae aka i vā o Kelisiano.


The eight points are as follows: (1) Do not panic; (2) think positively; (3) open your mind to new types of work; (4) live within your means—not someone else’s; (5) be careful with credit; (6) keep the family united; (7) keep your self-esteem; and (8) set up a budget. 	 Konei a manatu e valu konā: (1) Ke sē sōna manavase; (2) ke maua se kilokiloga aogā; (3) ke taliagofie a nisi galuega ‵fou; (4) ke ola e ‵tusa mo au mea e maua—e se ko mea a tino; (5) ke fakaeteete i te kaitalafu sāle; (6) tausi te kāiga ke ‵kau fakatasi faeloa; (7) ke tumau i te talitonu ki a koe eiloa; (8) ke fai se fakatautaugā sene.


9, 10. (a) How would you summarize Jesus’ illustration of the slaves who waited for their master to return from his marriage? (b) Why might waiting for their master have been difficult for the slaves? (c) Why was it beneficial for the slaves to be patient? 	 9, 10. (a) Ka fakatoetoe aka pefea ne koe te tala fakatusa a Iesu e uiga ki tavini kolā ne faka‵tali ke foki mai te lotou pule mai i tena fakaipoipoga? (e) Kaia kāti ne faigata ei ki tavini konā ke faka‵tali ki te lotou pule? (i) Kaia ne aogā ei ki tavini konā ke maua te loto kufaki?


What Are Your Answers? 	 Ne a Au Tali?


Jeroboam certainly has the means to lavish expensive gifts on his friends. 	 E maumea eiloa a Ielopoamo kae e mafai ne ia o tuku atu fua a meaalofa ki ana taugasoa.


By means of a global preaching work, God’s Kingdom is already helping millions from all nations to learn God’s ways. 	 E auala i te galuega talai i te lalolagi kātoa, ko oti ne fesoasoani atu a te Malo o te Atua ki te fia miliona o tino mai fenua katoa ke tauloto ki auala o te Atua.


In a sense, some are. Certain missionaries of Christendom reportedly offer overseas scholarships to potential converts. 	 E isi ne misionale o Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se ne ofo mai ne latou a avanoaga ke olo atu o a‵koga ko te mea ke ‵fuli ei latou.


(Daniel 7:9-14) What a wonderful prophecy relating to the enthronement of “the Son of man,” Jesus Christ, in the heavens in the year 1914!—Matthew 16:13. 	 (Tanielu 7:9-14) Ko tafaga la te gali o te valoaga e uiga ki te fakasopoga o “te tino ola” ko Iesu Keliso ki tena nofogaaliki i te lagi i te tausaga ko te 1914!—Mataio 16:13.


(Romans 12:1, 2) Understanding why Jehovah asks us to live in a certain way fortifies our resolve to obey him. 	 (Loma 12:1, 2) A te malamalama i te pogai e fai mai ei a Ieova ke ola tatou i se vaegā olaga, e fakamalosi aka ei te ‵tou fakaikuga ke faka‵logo ki a ia.


How do you feel about the honor to preach the good news? 	 E pefea ou lagonaga e uiga ki te tauliaga ke talai atu te tala ‵lei?


Peace for a Thousand Years—And Beyond! 	 Te Filemu Mō Se Afe Tausaga—Kae Silia Atu Foki!


A social analyst observed that today “individuals are expected to determine for themselves what it means to lead a good and virtuous life.” 	 Ne fai mai se tagata poto e tokotasi me “e ‵tau mo tino o fakaiku aka ne latou eiloa a mea kolā e iku atu ki se olaga ‵lei kae ‵mā.”


14 As Jesus continued in his ministry, he trained and helped others to reach out for the Kingdom. 	 14 I te taimi ne fai i ei te galuega a Iesu, ne akoako kae fesoasoani atu a ia ki nisi tino ke kausaki atu ki te Malo.


What worthless things must Christians avoid viewing? 	 Ne a mea sē aoga e ‵tau o ‵kalo keatea a Kelisiano i te onoono atu ki ei?


“COMFORT FROM THE SCRIPTURES” 	 “FAKAMAFANAFANAGA MAI I TUSITUSIGA TAPU”


Most people didn’t know Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 A te tokoukega o tino e se iloa ne latou a Molimau a Ieova.


12 In Mark’s Gospel, we find Jesus’ words: “This means my ‘blood of the covenant,’ which is to be poured out in behalf of many.” 	 12 E maua ne tatou a pati a Iesu i te Evagelia a Maleko: “Ko tena uiga ko toku ‘toto o te feagaiga,’ telā ka ‵ligi ki tua mō tino e tokouke.”


5, 6. (a) The Bible’s description of Timothy leads us to what conclusion about his baptism? (b) How can discerning parents effectively assist their children? 	 5, 6. (a)E ‵tusa mo te tala o Timoteo i te Tusi Tapu, se a te mea ne iloa i ei ne tatou e uiga ki tena papatisoga? (e) E mafai pefea ne mātua ‵poto o fesoasoani atu ki olotou tama‵liki?


It is not just a case of having to answer to public opinion or to society because we may have fallen short of some ideal. 	 E sē se fakamasakoga e fai ne tatou ki tino ona ko te ‵tou tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa.


David and Rachel are just two examples of the peaceful fruitage that results when we apply inspired Scriptural principles and rely on God’s spirit to help us. 	 A David mo Rachel ne fakaakoakoga fua e lua o fuataga o te filemu telā e iku mai i te fakagalue aka o fakatakitakiga faka-te-Tusi Tapu kae fakalagolago ki te agaga o te Atua ke fesoasoani mai ki a tatou.


“Did you never read this, ‘Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings you have furnished praise’?” 	 “Kae e seki fai‵tau eiloa koutou i muna kolā ne tusi i tusi, ‘Ko oti ne akoako ne koe a tama‵liki mo pepe ke tuku atu ne latou a vikiga tonu ki a koe’?”


It stirs our emotions, does it not? Imagine yourself in Simon’s home. 	 Ke fakaataata i tou mafaufau me e nofo atu koe i te fale o Simona.


(2 Cor. 2:11) That spirit fosters a love for violence and immorality. 	 (2 Koli. 2:11) E fakamalosi aka ne te agaga tenā a te fiafia ki fakasauaga mo amioga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau.


(1 Samuel 15:13-15, 20, 21) Our desperate heart may also look for ways to justify questionable conduct. 	 (1 Samuelu 15:13-15, 20, 21) Kāti ka ‵sala atu foki ‵tou loto ki auala e mafai o ‵sao i ei tatou mai te faiga o amioga fāleogalua.


Faithful to Death 	 Ne Fakamaoni ke Oko ki te Mate


A reminder from someone in authority may be accepted graciously, while counsel from a peer or a subordinate may be rejected outright. 	 Kāti e talia mo te fiafia se fakamasauaga mai i se tino pule, kae kāti e ‵teke katoatoa atu ki pati fakatonutonu mai i se taugasoa io me se pule lagolago.


On the contrary, many Witness youths have found a listening ear and have even commanded greater respect from their peers by standing up for their convictions. 	 E ‵kese mai i ei, ko oti ne maua aka ne talavou Molimau a tino fia‵fia kae ko āva malosi foki olotou taugasoa ki a latou ona ko te lotou puke ‵mautakitaki ki olotou talitonuga.


You may wonder, though, ‘Are Bible teachings really practical for our modern day?’ 	 E mafai o mafaufau koe, ‘E mata, a akoakoga i te Tusi Tapu e aoga ‵tonu mō ‵tou aso nei?’


(1 Sam. 1:11) A Nazirite was able to marry and have a family. 	 (1 Samu. 1:11) A te Naseli ne mafai o avaga kae fai sena kāiga.


(Hebrews 11:19) At the crucial moment when Abraham was about to offer up his son, God intervened, sparing Isaac’s life. 	 (Epelu 11:19) I te ‵toe taimi faigata eiloa telā ko pili ei o ofo atu ne Apelaamo tena tama, kae ne fakalavelave mai te Atua, tenā ne sao ei te ola o Isaako.


Jesus prayed all night before appointing his 12 apostles 	 Ne ‵talo a Iesu i te po kātoa mai mua o filifili ne ia ana apositolo e toko 12


It fortified humble Stephen and served to assure him that he had Jehovah’s favor. 	 Ne fakamalosi atu ei ki a Setefano telā ne loto maulalo, kae fakatalitonu atu foki me ko maua ne ia te taliaga a Ieova.


That meant resisting temptation. 	 Ne fakauiga eiloa te mea tenā ki tena ‵teke atu ki fakaosoosoga.


Who is this enemy? 	 Ko oi la te fili tenei?


What are you determined to do? 	 Ne a mea e fakaiku aka ne koe ke fai?


It also allowed Abraham to understand the depth of Jehovah’s compassion and justice. 	 Ne talia foki ke malamalama a Apelaamo i te ‵poko o te alofa atafai mo te fakamaoni o Ieova.


Could the fulfillment of this prophecy mean that something better lies just ahead? 	 E mata, e mafai o fakauiga a te fakataunuga o te valoaga tenei me e isi se mea gali ka tupu i aso mai mua?


In all features of our field ministry, our goal should be to share something from the Scriptures with as many people as possible. 	 I vaega katoa o te ‵tou galuega, a te fakamoemoega tāua ko te fai atu o se mea mai te Tusi Tapu ki tino e tokouke.


When we began the full-time service in northern Finland, there were only a few publishers scattered throughout that vast area. 	 I te taimi ne kamata ei a te mā taviniga tumau i te feitu ki matū o Finilani, ne nāi tino talai fua e ‵nofo salalau i te matugā koga lasi tenā.


This spirit is God’s active force, or holy spirit, which he used in creating the material heavens. 	 A te agaga tenei ko te malosi galue o te Atua, io me ko te agaga tapu, telā ne fakaaogā ne ia i te faitega o mea i te lagi.


Can an already joyful Christian increase his joy? 	 E mata, e mafai ne se Kelisiano fiafia o fakalasi aka tena loto fiafia?


5 For all of this to happen, the present system of things with its conflicting governments, religions, and commercial systems will have to be removed. 	 5 Ko te mea ke taunu te mea tenei, e ‵tau o fakaseai atu a te olaga tenei fakatasi mo pulega fai taua, lotu, mo mea fakapisinisi katoa.


Even without the use of sound equipment, the speaker’s voice carries to every part of the hall, holding the audience’s attention for one and a half hours. 	 E aunoa mo te fakaaogaga o mea faka‵lasi leo, ne lagona atu te leo o te failauga i te potu fai fono lasi kātoa, ke fakatumau te fia‵fia o tino ke fakalogo‵logo atu e ‵tusa mo se tasi ki te āfa itula.


Many, however, turn away from such a hope. 	 Kae e fulitua atu eiloa a tino e tokouke ki te fakamoemoega tenā.


[Blurb on page 8] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 8]


He is never late. 	 E se mafai o talimuli a ia.


6 One way to prepare our heart is by diligently studying the Scriptures and Bible-based publications. 	 6 A te auala e tasi ke fakatoka ei ‵tou loto ko te suke‵suke malosi ki te Tusi Tapu mo tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


Think how much courage Asa had to muster to stand up to Maacah, who was “queen mother” in the land! 	 Mafaufau ki te loto toa o Asa ke ave keatea te tofi o Maaka, telā ko te “tupu fafine” i te fa‵kai!


Hence, the proclamation of God’s message must continue unabated right to the end. 	 Tela la, a te folafolaatuga o te fekau a te Atua e ‵tau o tumau faeloa ke oko ki te gataga.


• The sound of bells drives away demons 	 • A te ‵tagiga o pēle e afuli keatea ei a temoni


6 True worshippers are also united because they look to God’s Kingdom as the only hope for mankind. 	 6 E ‵kau fakatasi foki a tino tapuaki ‵tonu me e ‵kilo atu latou ki te Malo o te Atua e pelā me ko te fakamoemoega fua e tasi mō tino katoa.


Time would tell. 	 Ka fakaasi fakamuli mai eiloa.


What assignment are they given? 	 Se a te galuega ne tuku atu ke fai ne latou?


(Read Luke 17:24-29.) 	 (Faitau te Luka 17:24-29.)


Two or three court officials stuck their heads out of the window. 	 Ne ‵kilo ifo mai luga i te famalama a ofisa o te palesi e tokolua io me tokotolu.


Those finally sealed number 144,000.—Rev. 7:2-4. 	 A te aofaki telā ka maua ne latou te fakamailogaga fakaoti e ‵tusa mo te toko 144,000.—Fakaasiga 7:2-4.


But what kind of advice is being offered? 	 Kae se a te vaegā fesoasoani e tuku atu?


Medical researchers and scientists say that positive emotions such as joy, hope, gratitude, and a willingness to forgive have some beneficial effects on health. 	 E fai mai a tino sukesuke i mea tau ola ‵lei mo saeinitisi me i uiga ‵lei e pelā mo te fiafia, fakamoemoega, te loto fakafetai mo te loto fakamagalo e isi ne olotou aoga ki te ola ‵lei faka-te-foitino.


“Do not severely criticize an older man,” Paul writes. 	 Ne tusi atu a Paulo: “Sa ‵teke ki se toeaina.”


She admitted: “I would look at my one-year-old daughter and think, ‘Look at what I’m doing to her. 	 Ne fai ‵tonu mai a ia: “Kafai ne kilo atu au ki taku tama fafine ko tasi tena tausaga e mafaufau sāle au penei, ‘Kilo mai ki aku mea e fai ki ei.


Just as the anointed Christians follow Jesus no matter where he goes, the great crowd ‘goes with,’ or accompanies, the faithful and discreet slave. 	 E pelā eiloa mo Kelisiano fakaekegina kolā e tau‵tali i a Iesu i so se koga e fano a ia ki ei, e “olo” atu foki a te vaitino tokouke mo te tavini fakamaoni kae poto.


WE ARE living at a momentous time in history. 	 KO OLA nei tatou i toe taimi tāua eiloa o te olaga kātoa o tino.


The prophet Micah said: “All the peoples, for their part, will walk each one in the name of its god; but we, for our part, shall walk in the name of Jehovah our God to time indefinite, even forever.” 	 Ne fai mai te pelofeta ko Mika: “A malo katoa e tapuaki kae faka‵logo ki olotou atua, kae ko matou e tapuaki kae faka‵logo ki te Aliki te motou Atua ki te se gata mai.”


Today, however, families are breaking apart, and the relationship between man and woman is often abusive or governed by selfishness. 	 Kae i aso nei, ko mavae‵vae valevale a kāiga, a ko te fesokotakiga i te vā o te tagata mo te fafine e masei faeloa io me e pulea ne te kaimanako.


Travel where you may, when you meet any of the more than six million Witnesses of Jehovah, you find the same happy, joyous spirit. 	 So se koga e fanatu koe ki ei, kafai e fetaui koe mo se tokotasi o te ono miliona tupu o Molimau a Ieova, e maua foki ne koe i ei a te agaga fiafia penā.


Janny: Altogether we have spent over 120 years in the full-time service! 	 Janny: Kafai e tuku fakatasi, e silia atu i te 120 tausaga ne ga‵lue ei māua i te taviniga tumau!


What must we avoid when we are discouraged, and why? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai i ei māfai ko loto vāi‵vai tatou, kae kaia?


What Is the Holy Spirit? 	 Se a te Agaga Tapu?


“The wife should have deep respect for her husband.”—Ephesians 5:33. 	 “E ‵tau o lasi te āva o te fafine ki tena avaga.”—Efeso 5:33.


What misdirected kind of love characterizes people who are alienated from God? 	 Se a te vaegā alofa e maua ne tino kolā e ‵vae kea‵tea mo te Atua?


For instance, Jesus taught his followers: “If you ask the Father for anything he will give it to you in my name.” 	 E pelā mo pati a Iesu ki ana soko: “Ka avatu ne te Tamana ki a koutou so se mea e fakatagi atu ei koutou i toku igoa.”


I was taught that a woman’s place was in the kitchen, looking after the men and the children. 	 Ne akoako mai ki a au me i te koga e ‵tau o nofo i ei te fafine ko te umu kuka, kae tausi atu ki tāgata mo tama‵liki.


(John 13:7) We can show honor to others by not thinking too much of ourselves because of our education, material possessions, or privileges in Jehovah’s service. 	 (Ioa. 13:7) E mafai o fakaasi atu ne tatou a te fakaaloalo ki nisi tino kae ke mo a ma tō fakatāua ne tatou a tatou eiloa ona ko tulaga i mea tau akoakoga, kope faka-te-foitino io me ko tauliaga i te taviniga a Ieova.


(John 1:29) He was impaled with a criminal on each side. 	 (Ioa. 1:29) Ne fakatautau a ia i se lakau fakasauā fakatasi mo pagota i ana feitu takitasi.


Take, for example, the case of Albert who served in the British Army during World War II and who was captured by the Japanese at the fall of Singapore in 1942. 	 Ke mafau‵fau ki te tala o Alapati telā ne taua atu i te Kautau a Peletania i te Taua i te Lua a te Lalolagi kae ne puke fakapagota ne te kau Tiapani i te taimi ne puke ei ne latou a Singapore i te 1942.


4 Jehovah is a God of purpose, and the Bible speaks of his “eternal purpose.” 	 4 A Ieova se Atua o fuafuaga, kae e faipati eiloa te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki ana “fuafuaga se gata mai.”


(Joshua 23:1, 2, 14) For a time, these words strengthened the people’s resolve to remain faithful. 	 (Iosua 23:1, 2, 14) Ne fakamalosi atu a pati konei i se vaitaimi ke tumau latou i te fakamaoni.


May we be among those who declare: “I will exalt you, O my God the King, and I will bless your name to time indefinite, even forever.”—Psalm 145:1. 	 Ke na aofia tatou i tino kolā e fai atu penei: “Toku Atua mo toku tupu, ka folafola atu ne au tou ‵malu; ka tuku atu taku fakafetai ki a koe e se gata mai, e se gata mai eiloa.”—Salamo 145:1.


Who will deny that badness is abundant in the world today? 	 Ko lausa valevale a amioga ma‵sei i te lalolagi nei!


For many, the primary new realization was the Bible-based possibility of life in an earthly paradise. 	 E pelā mo te tokoukega o tino, a te fakamatalaga fou ko te fakamoemoega mai te Tusi Tapu me e mafai o ola a tino i te palataiso i te lalolagi nei.


Yet, I was, in effect, saying to him: ‘Your love is not great enough to reach me. 	 Kae ne mafaufau au ke fai atu ki ei penei: ‘A tou alofa e se na loa ko tāua ke maua ne au.


Social class systems divide people, resulting in envy, hatred, heartache, and much bloodshed. 	 E vaevae aka ne te fakailoga tino a te lalolagi nei, e iku atu ki te matakanokano, te takalialia, te loto māfatia, mo te tamatega o tino.


8 Are children in a position to make an intelligent dedication? 	 8 E mata, e mafai ne tama‵liki o fai se tukuatuga e ‵tusa mo olotou mea ko iloa?


Why, he even gave his precious Son so that we could have the prospect of endless life!—Read Psalm 84:11; Romans 8:32. 	 Me ne tuku mai foki eiloa ne ia tena Tama pele ko te mea ke mafai o maua ne tatou a te fakamoemoega ki te ola telā e seai se gatamaiga!—Faitau te Salamo 84:11; Loma 8:32.


They use the divine name in private conversations. 	 E fakaaogā foki ne latou te igoa o te Atua i olotou sau‵talaga.


Rather, they enjoy the wonderful privilege of walking with God. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne maua ne latou te tulaga taulia ke sa‵sale fakatasi latou mo te Atua.


The apostle Paul wrote: “Without faith no one can please God. 	 Ne tusi mai a te apositolo ko Paulo: “E seai se tino e mafai ne ia o fakafiafia te Atua e aunoa mo te fakatuanaki.


God’s servants conquer evil by 	 E fakatakavale ne tavini a te Atua a te masei mai te


Christians today make good use of Jehovah’s long-suffering 	 Kaia e fai atu ei me ne takitaki ne te Atua te ‵fokiatuga o te ‵toega o te kau Iutaia ki Iuta ke fakafetaui aka ei ki te vauga o te Mesia?


Among the survivors was an anointed brother named Ernst Wauer, who later recalled: “Jehovah helped us in a marvelous way to commit to memory the fortifying thoughts in the articles.” 	 Ne aofia i tino kolā ne ‵sao se taina fakaekegina e igoa ki a Ernst Wauer telā ne fai mai: “Ne fesoasoani mai a Ieova ki a matou i se auala fakaofoofogia ke tauloto kae masaua a manatu fakamalosi i loto i mataupu.”


3 Because God’s Word is such a powerful tool and we have it at our disposal, we surely want to make the best use of it. 	 3 Ona ko te Muna a te Atua se mea faigaluega ‵mana kae ko maua foki ne tatou, e mautinoa eiloa me ma‵nako tatou o fakaaoga faka‵lei.


Jehovah Carries On an Unbelievable “Activity” 	 E “Fai” ne Ieova se Mea Fakaofoofogia


Fearsome indeed! 	 Se aso fakamataku eiloa!


There is a drinking, but not to the point of getting intoxicated. 	 E isi otou lavalava, kae se lava mo fakamafanafana otou foitino.


Why not ask one of the Witnesses for a free Bible study? 	 Kaia e se fakamolemole atu ei koe ki se tokotasi o Molimau a Ieova mō se akoga faka-te-Tusi tapu sē ‵togi?


Reflecting back on the first 20 years of his ministry, the apostle Paul wrote: “I have thoroughly preached the good news about the Christ.” 	 Kafai e toe mafaufau ki tausaga e 20 muamua o tena galuega, ne tusi mai a te apositolo ko Paulo: “Ne folafola katoatoa . . . ne au a te Tala ‵Lei a Keliso.”


Maintain Faith in “the Holy Writings” 	 Ke Tumau i te Fakatuanaki ki “Tusitusiga Tapu”


They do not try to escape them by compromising their faith.—2 Tim. 3:12. 	 E se taumafai latou o ‵tele keatea mai i ei ona ko te gutugutulua ki olotou talitonuga. 2 Timoteo 3:12.


In 1937 my aunt and her husband, who were Witnesses, visited us from France and left us the books Government and Deliverance, published by the Watch Tower Society. 	 I te 1937, ne asi mai ki a māua, te taina o toku mātua mo tena avaga, kolā ne Molimau mai i Falani kae ne tuku mai ne lāua a tusi ko te Government mo te Deliverance, kolā ne ‵lomi ne te Watch Tower Society.


Humility will prevent us from being “discreet in [our] own eyes.” 	 A te loto maulalo ka puipui ei tatou mai i te “fia ‵poto.”


What privilege do God’s people have in supporting true worship? 	 Se a te tauliaga e maua ne tino o te Atua i te ‵lago atu ki te tapuakiga tonu?


Next, a winnowing shovel was used to pick up the whole mixture and toss it into the air against the wind. 	 Oti i ei, ko fakaaogā ei se sevolo ke asu aka a te paluga tenā kae peipei atu ki te matagi.


The immoral man spoils his own family’s right to a clean moral record. 	 E fakamasei ne te tagata finalalolagi te tulaga ‵mā o tena kāiga i mea tau amioga.


It still brings me joy to think back on the many Bible studies we were able to conduct. 	 Koi maua eiloa ne au a te fiafia māfai au e toe mafaufau ki te uke o akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ne fai ne māua.


As a result of this encounter, Saul humbly repented of his past course, got baptized, and accepted the special assignment given to him to bear witness about Jesus to the nations. 	 Kae ko te ikuga, ne salamō a Saulo ki ana mea mua ne fai, papatiso, kae talia a te galuega telā ne tuku atu ki a ia ke molimau atu ki atufenua e uiga ki a Iesu.


A disciple is one who learns and understands Jesus’ teachings and who is determined to observe them. 	 A te soko se tino telā e tauloto kae malamalama i akoakoga a Iesu kae fakaiku aka ne ia ke tautali i ei.


22 As Jehovah’s servants, do we personally appreciate what we have in the way of spiritual provisions and blessings? 	 22 E pelā me ne tavini a Ieova, e mata, e fakatāua ne tatou a fakatokaga faka-te-agaga mo fakamanuiaga kolā e maua ne tatou?


To Abram (Abraham), Jehovah said: “I am a shield for you.” 	 Ne fai atu a Ieova ki a Apelamo (Apelaamo): “Ka puipui ne au a koe mai i fakalavelave.”


What scriptures can help us to maintain a proper view of those taking the lead in the congregation? 	 Ne a tusi siki e fesoasoani mai ke fakatumau ne tatou se kilokiloga tonu ki a latou kolā e fai ne latou te takitakiga i te fakapotopotoga?


If you have faith in God’s Word, the Bible, very likely you yearn for life in the earthly Paradise. 	 Kafai e fakatuanaki koe ki te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu, kāti e manako malosi koe ke ola i te lalolagi Palataiso.


10 As noted above, many who are influenced by the spirit of the world are far from gentle, peaceful, and calm. 	 10 E pelā mo te mea ko oti ne matea muamua atu, e tokouke a tino kolā e fakamalosigina ne te agaga o te lalolagi e se loto maulalo, e se filemu io me tokagamalie.


(Romans 5:19) Jesus was that “one person.” 	 (Loma 5:19) A Iesu ko te “tino e tokotasi” tenā.


Is humility a sign of weakness? 	 E mata, e fakauiga a te loto maulalo ki te ‵seva?


Surely these accounts touch our heart! 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ne otia malosi ‵tou loto i tala konei!


He once lamented: “Ability to wish is present with me, but ability to work out what is fine is not present.” 	 E tasi te taimi ne fai mai ei a ia: “E isi se manakoga i loto i a au ke fai a te mea ‵lei kae se mafai ne au o fai.”


9. (a) What idea about sex is common in this world? (b) Why does God’s Word forbid sex outside marriage? 	 9. (a) Se a te manatu e uiga ki faifaiga tauavaga e lauiloa i te lalolagi tenei? (e) Kaia e fakatapu ne te Atua a faifaiga fakatauavaga i tino kolā e seki fakaipoipo faka‵lei?


People build trust when they spend time together, engaging in honest communication and acting unselfishly. 	 E ati aka ne tino a te loto talitonu māfai ko fakamāumāu ne latou a taimi o kau fakatasi, te aofia i fesokotakiga amiotonu kae kaimalie.


1-3. (a) How do people often show that they do not value their chastity? 	 1-3. (a) E fakaasi sāle mai pefea ne tino me sē fakatāua ne latou te lotou tulaga ‵mā?


The Scriptures later identified Satan the Devil as “the original serpent.” 	 Ne fakailoa mai fakamuli ne te Tusi Tapu me i a Satani te Tiapolo ko “te gata taumua.”


Showing respect for Jesus’ sacrifice can lead to everlasting life. 	 A te fakaasiatuga o te āva ki te taulaga togiola a Iesu e iku atu ei ki te ola se-gata-mai.


(Ephesians 5:33) They avoid harsh words, unrelenting criticism, and biting sarcasm—all of which can cause hurt feelings that are not easily healed. 	 (Efeso 5:33) E ‵kalo keatea laua mai pati ‵toko, te mataonoono faeloa, mo pati fakamavale kolā e fakalogo‵mae atu—ko mea katoa kolā e mafai o fakapa‵kia atu ki lagonaga o nisi tino kae e fui faka‵lei aka.


When Didier and Nadine, a couple from France, moved to Madagascar in 2010, they were middle-aged. 	 I te taimi ne olo atu ei a Didier mo Nadine, se tauavaga mai Falani, ki Madagascar i te 2010, ko silia atu mo te 50 a lā tausaga.


“To Whom the Work Is Entrusted” (Cedar Point, Ohio, U.S.A., convention), May 	 “Ki a Latou Kolā ne Tuku Atu ke Fai te Galuega” (Cedar Point, Ohio, U.S.A., fono o te atufenua), Me


Disobedience to Jehovah cost Saul his kingship.—1 Samuel 10:8; 13:5-13. 	 Ona ko te sē fakalogo ki a Ieova, ne fai ei ke tapale keatea te tulaga fakatupu mai i a Saulo.—1 Samuelu 10:8; 13:5-13.


What have our publications stated about the illustration of the faithful slave? 	 Ne a mea ne ‵sae mai i ‵tou lōmiga e uiga ki te tala fakatusa o te tavini fakamaoni?


IT IS the tenth century B.C.E. and a time of decision. 	 KO OKO nei ki te sefulu o senitenali T.L.M. kae e ‵tau o fai ne tavini a Ieova se fakaikuga.


The Ransom—A “Perfect Present” From the Father, Feb. 	 Te Togiola—Se “Meaalofa ‵Lei Katoatoa” Mai te Tamana, Fepu.


Let us therefore do all we can to help them so that they may again find spiritual security and experience the joy of praising Jehovah with his people.—Hebrews 13:15; 1 Peter 5:6, 7. 	 Tela la, ke na fai eiloa ne tatou so se mea e mafai ko te mea ke toe mafai o maua ne latou te saogalēmū i te feitu faka-te-agaga mo te fiafia o tavae atu ki a Ieova fakatasi mo ana tino.—Epelu 13:15; 1 Petelu 5:6, 7.


12 Second, Jehovah uses his spirit to lead his organization in the direction that he wants it to go. 	 12 A te lua o mea, e fakaaoga ne Ieova tena agaga ke takitaki ei tena fakapotopotoga kātoa ki te koga telā e manako a ia ke fano ki ei.


Does the hope of living forever in a perfect paradise appeal to you? 	 E mata, e fiafai koe ki te fakamoemoega ke ola koe i te palataiso ‵lei katoatoa?


3 To help us appreciate more fully the meaning and value of mildness, let us consider four Bible examples. 	 3 Ko te mea ke maina faka‵lei tatou i te tāua e pelā foki mo te uiga o te agamalū, ke mafau‵fau tatou ki fakaakoakoga e fa kolā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu.


How did Adam misuse his free will, and with what result? 	 Ne fakaaoga ‵se pefea ne Atamu tena saolotoga, kae se a te ikuga?


(Read Genesis 2:24.) 	 (Faitau te Kenese 2:24.)


(Eph. 1:13, 14) This special operation of holy spirit becomes like a down payment, a guarantee (or, a pledge) of what is to come. 	 (Efe. 1:13, 14) A te galuega fakapito tenei o te agaga tapu e fai pelā me se tupe e ‵togi muamua atu mo fai se fakamautinoaga o mea kolā ka oko mai.


17 Bible prophecies clearly reveal that we are living deep in the time of the end. 	 17 E fakaasi manino mai i valoaga i te Tusi Tapu me ko ‵nofo atu nei tatou i taimi o te gataga.


In some areas, guests normally bring something to contribute to the occasion; in others, hosts are happier when their guests feel no such obligation. 	 I nisi koga, e masani o pukepuke mai ne mālō ne mea i olotou lima ke fesoasoani atu ki te ‵kaiga; i nisi koga, e fia‵fia eiloa a tino talimalo māfai e seai ne mea e aumai ne olotou mālō.


What measures may you have to take in order to deal with an ongoing problem of overindulgence? 	 Ne a aofaga e mafai o fai ke faka‵lei aka ei te fakalavelave ko te sōna fakaaogāga o te kava telā ko faigata o fakagata?


The next article will show why. 	 Ka fakaasi mai i te suā mataupu a te pogai e se faigofie i ei.


The Bible calls such little ones “an inheritance from Jehovah.” 	 E taku ne te Tusi Tapu a pepe konā ki “meaalofa mai te Aliki.”


What enables me to do that is prayer and a consideration of the day’s text before I go out in the field service. 	 A te mea telā e fesoasoani mai ke mafai ne au o fai te mea tenā ko te ‵talo mo te mafaufau ‵loto ki te tusi siki o te aso mai mua o kau atu ki te galuega talai.


The present world is often a hostile environment. 	 E faigata te tulaga o te lalolagi i aso nei.


Jehovah helped them muster up boldness by means of his spirit. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu a Ieova ke maua ne latou a te loto toa e auala i tena agaga.


After all, Jesus was perfect! 	 Me i a Iesu se tino ‵lei katoatoa!


Be careful that you do not leave the choice of music to someone who has yet to appreciate the need for keeping the volume at a moderate level. 	 Ke fakaeteete ke se tuku ne koe ki se tino telā e se iloa ne ia o fuafua te maluga ‵lei o te leo.


We too can show ourselves to be compassionate and merciful by sharing with others what they need most—the “good news of the kingdom.” 	 E mafai foki o fakaasi atu ne tatou te alofa atafai mo te alofa fakamagalo mai te fakaasi atu ki nisi tino a te ‵toe mea sili e ‵tau o maua ne latou—ko te ‘tala ‵lei o te Malo.’


(1 John 4:8) Rather, as we teach such ones, we ought to emphasize the importance of building a personal relationship with God. 	 (1 Ioa. 4:8) I lō te fai penā, kafai e akoako ne tatou a tino penā, ko faka‵mafa atu eiloa ne tatou a te tāua o te atiakaga o se fesokotakiga totino mo te Atua.


It would be fitting for each of us to ask: ‘Frankly, how much emphasis do I put on my home and its decoration? 	 Se mea ‵lei ke fesili ifo tatou ki a tatou taki tokotasi: ‘E pefea te fakatāua ne au a toku fale mo tena fakagaligaliga?


2 Just as scientific knowledge of the heavens was limited in 1905, so was knowledge of the earth. 	 2 E pelā eiloa mo te sē lasi o te malamalama i mea fakasaienitisi e uiga ki te lagi i te 1905, ne penā foki loa te foliki o te malamalama ki te lalolagi.


Leviticus 19:18 says: “You must not take vengeance nor have a grudge against the sons of your people; and you must love your fellow as yourself.” 	 E fai mai te Levitiko 19:18: “Sa taui atu se mea ‵se a se tino e fai ki a koe, sa tumau foki tou kaitaua ki a ia, kae alofa ki tou tuakoi e pelā eiloa mo tou alofa ki a koe eiloa.”


David prays that those seeking Jehovah be moved to rejoice and to magnify him. 	 E ‵talo atu Tavita ke fakamalosi atu ki tino kolā e ‵sala atu ki a Ieova ke fia‵fia kae tavae atu ki a Ia.


20 We look out for the interests of others by encouraging them. 	 20 E kilo‵kilo atu tatou ki mea e ‵lei ei a nisi tino mai te fakamalosi atu ki a latou.


“Many People Hated Me” 	 “Ne Takalia‵lia Mai ki a au a Tino e Tokouke”


Do Not Miss the Purpose 	 Ke mo ma Galo i a Koe te Fuafuaga


4 What is involved in having Christ Jesus’ mental attitude? 	 4 Ne a mea e aofia i te mauaga o uiga o Keliso Iesu?


When properly applied, spiritual values benefit us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. 	 Kafai e tau‵tali faka‵lei ki ei, e maua ne tatou mai mea tāua faka-te-agaga a mea aogā i te feitu faka-te-foitino, i ‵tou lagonaga mo te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Many tourists come to the city of Aveiro in northern Portugal to see the interesting salt evaporation ponds. 	 E tokouke a tualisi e solo ki te fa‵kai o Aveiro i te feitu ki mātū o Potukale ke lavea ne latou te vai telā e maua mai ei te masima.


Nehemiah ‘called down evil upon them’ in that he recited against them the judgments found in God’s Law. 	 Ne fai atu ne Neemia a “muna fakamalaia ki a latou” mai te laulauatuga o fakasalaga kolā e maua i Tulafono a te Atua.


Help for New Ministers 	 Fesoasoani mō Faifeau ‵Fou


(Ephesians 3:5, 6) The comprehension of this part of the sacred secret was revealed to the “holy apostles.” 	 (Efeso 3: 5, 6) A te malamalama e uiga ki te vaega tenei o te mea ‵funa ne fakaasi atu ki “apositolo ‵malu.”


That took real determination and effort, but she was greatly rewarded. 	 E manakogina eiloa i te mea tenā a te loto malosi tonu mo taumafaiga, kae ne fakamanuiagina tou fafine i se auala lasi ‵ki.


Pharaoh’s word was law; he ruled by decree. 	 A muna a te Falao ko te tulafono; ne pule atu a ia e ‵tusa mo ana tulafono.


Did you find practical answers that really worked? 	 E mata, ne maua ne koe ne tali aogā ki ei?


Archaeologists have unearthed several pyramidlike, stepped temple-towers in the vicinity of Shinar. 	 Ko oti ne keli aka ne tino keli mea mua a taoa o faletapu e ati aka pelā me ne kakega i te kogā koga ne tu i ei a Shinar.


Suppose we cannot simply forget the incident. 	 Kāti ka faigata ke fakapuli i a tatou te mea tenā.


The word rendered “amen” is a transliteration of a Hebrew word that means “so be it,” or “surely.” 	 A te pati telā ne ‵fuli ki te “amene” se ‵fuliga tonu mai te pati Epelu telā e fakauiga ki te “ke fai eiloa penā,” io me ko te “ao.”