They asked Ron if he had ever been to Africa. 	 Ne ‵sili atu lāua ki a Ron me kai fano aka eiloa a ia ki Afelika.


Confiding in others will take courage and determination. 	 A te faipati atu ki nisi tino e manakogina i ei a te loto malosi mo te mafaufau tonu.


This word comes from the Hebrew Geh Hin·nomʹ, meaning “Valley of Hinnom.” 	 Ne mafua mai te pati tenei i te pati Epelu ko Geh Hin·nomʹ, telā e fakauiga ki te “Vanu o Hinomo.”


After a sobering experience demonstrating his own weakness, he was forced to confess the greatness of Jehovah and His almighty power. 	 Mai tua o te faiga o se fakaakoakoga ki a ia telā e fakaasi mai i ei ana vāivāiga eiloa, ne faimālō a ia ke taku ‵tonu atu te sili o Ieova mo Tena malosi katoatoa.


He lived his life as if he could see “the One who is invisible.” 	 Ne ola a ia e pelā me ko oti ne matea ne ia a “te Atua telā e se mafai o matea.”


Like each piece of the statue, every Messianic prophecy would provide a vital piece of information about the Messiah. 	 E pelā eiloa mo vaega takitasi o te fatagata, a valoaga faka-Mesia katoa e tuku mai i ei se vaega tāua o fakamatalaga e uiga ki te Mesia.


Isaiah was confident that with Jehovah’s backing, he could successfully face any challenge. 	 Ne talitonu a Isaia me ne mafai o iku manuia a ia i te fakafesagai atu ki so se tulaga faigata ona ko te ‵lago atu o Ieova.


Why is world peace so elusive? 	 TALI KI FESILI MAI TE TUSI TAPU


Remember, patience is an aspect of the fruitage of the spirit. 	 Masaua me i te kufaki se vaega o fuataga o te agaga tapu.


Greedy commerce and corrupt rulership may result in harsh economic conditions. 	 Ona ko pisinisi kaima‵nako mo pulega sē fakamaoni e mafai o iku atu ei ki se tulaga faigata i mea tau tupe.


(Gal. 6:10) By doing this, we will experience the joy of giving and will be helped to “go on bearing fruit in every good work.”—Col. 1:10; Acts 20:35. 	 (Kala. 6:10) Mai te faiga o te mea tenei, ka maua eiloa ne tatou te loto fiafia mai te tuku atu o ‵tou mea kae ka fesoasoani mai foki lavea atu a ‘fua o ‵tou galuega ‵lei katoa kolā e fai.’—Ko. 1:10; Galu. 20:35.


(Genesis 20:12) Furthermore, he was not under obligation to divulge information to people who were not entitled to it. 	 (Kenese 20:12) E se gata i ei, ne seki ai sena tiute ke fakaasi atu a fakamatalaga ki tino kolā e se ‵tau o fakaasi ki ei.


Today, 80 percent find it acceptable. 	 I aso nei, e ‵tusa mo te 80 pasene o tino Falani ko talia ne latou te amioga tenā.


Remember the inspired advice: “Pay attention to yourselves that your hearts never become weighed down with overeating and heavy drinking and anxieties of life, and suddenly that day be instantly upon you as a snare. 	 Ke masaua a pati fesoasoani mai te Atua konei: “Fakaeteete koutou! Ke mo a ma to fai ‵kaiga kae ko‵na sale, io me manava‵se ki mea o te olaga nei, i te mea manafai e fakapoi mai te aso tena ki a koutou.


17 The peaceable “other sheep” serve Jehovah under the Fine Shepherd, Christ Jesus, who becomes their “Eternal Father.” 	 17 A ‘nisi mamoe’ kolā e fakatupu te filemu e tavini atu latou ki a Ieova mai lalo i te Tausi Mamoe ‵Lei, ko Keliso Iesu, telā ka fai mo fai te lotou “Tamana ki te se gata mai.”


(John 10:16) Serving as Christ’s envoys, as it were, they are having the biggest share in teaching people spiritual truth and helping them to develop a personal relationship with Jehovah. 	 (Ioa. 10:16) Mai te tavini atu e pelā me ne sui o Keliso, e aofia latou i te galuega ko te akoakoatuga o tino ki muna‵tonu faka-te-agaga kae fesoasoani atu ki a latou ke ati aka se fesokotaki ‵pili mo Ieova.


That our private reading of the Bible is not enough. 	 Me e se lava fua i te faitau o te tino i a ia eiloa ki te Tusi Tapu.


No, for he humbly acknowledged: “Concerning that day and hour nobody knows, neither the angels of the heavens nor the Son, but only the Father.” 	 Ikai, me ne fai mai a ia mo te loto maulalo: “E uiga ki te aso mo te itula tenā, e seai se tino e iloa ne ia, ke oko eiloa ki agelu o te lagi mo te Tama, kae na ko te Tamana fua.”


Although communicating may initially require much effort, work at it. 	 E ui eiloa e manakogina a taumafaiga e uke i te kamataga ke fesokotaki atu, taumafai malosi ki ei.


Jehovah then says: “For my own house will be called even a house of prayer for all the peoples.”—Isa. 56:6, 7. 	 E toe fai mai foki a Ieova: “A toku Faletapu ka fai mo fale ‵talo ki tino o malo katoa.”—Isaia 56:6, 7.


‘Why did God let them do that?’ some might ask. 	 Kāti ka fesili mai a nisi tino, “Kaia ne talia ei ne te Atua ke fai ne laua te mea tenā?


They were threatened and commanded to stop preaching. 	 Ne fakamatakutaku kae ne fakatonu atu foki ki a latou ke taofi aka te lotou talaiga.


Why can we be sure that opposers will not stop Jehovah’s people from preaching the good news? 	 Kaia e mafai ei o fakamautinoa aka ne tatou me ka se mafai o taofi aka ne tino ‵teke a tino o Ieova mai te talai atu o te tala ‵lei?


By putting on the complete suit of armor from God, we can come off victorious in our wrestling with wicked spirit forces and can indeed bring glory to Jehovah’s holy name.—Romans 8:37-39. 	 Kafai e pei tatou ki te gatu tau faka-te-agaga mai te Atua, e mafai eiloa o manumalo tatou i te taua atu ki malosi ma‵sei faka-te-agaga kae ka avatu i ei ne tatou a vikiga ki te igoa ‵malu o Ieova.—Loma 8:37-39.


22:44—Why did Jesus experience so much agony? 	 22:44—Kaia ne logo‵mae malosi ei a Iesu?


Prayers of praise. 	 ‵Talo o vikiga.


(Job 34:10) Rather than causing our problems, Jehovah gives us “every good gift and every perfect present.”—Jas. 1:13, 17. 	 (Iopu 34:10) I lō te māfua mai i ei a ‵tou fakalavelave, e tuku mai ne Ieova ki a tatou “a meaalofa ‵lei katoatoa.”—Iako. 1:13, 17.


At that time the lame one will climb up just as a stag does, and the tongue of the speechless one will cry out in gladness. 	 A tino vae ma‵sei ka eva ki luga kae saka, ka ko tino gūgū ka ka‵laga mo te fia‵fia.


The effects of the cursed ground, with its thorns and thistles, were so keenly felt by Adam’s descendants that Noah’s father, Lamech, spoke of ‘the pain of their hands resulting from the ground which Jehovah had cursed.’—Genesis 3:17-19; 5:29. 	 Ne pokotia malosi a tama‵liki a Atamu i te fakamalaiaga o te laukele e pelā foki mo ana mouku mo lakau tala‵tala, tenā te mea ne faipati mai ei te tamana o Noa ko Lameko e uiga ki ‘galuega ‵mafa kolā ne māfua mai i te fakamalaiaga o te laukele ne Ieova.’—Kenese 3:17-19; 5:29.


Explain the transforming power of God’s Word. 	 Ke fakamatala mai te malosi o te Muna a te Atua ke ‵fuli ne ia a tino.


(Matt. 15:18, 19) Those who are fed falsehoods produce “worthless fruit,” whereas those who are taught spiritual truth produce “fine fruit.” 	 (Mataio 15:18, 19) A tino kolā e fagai ki mea ‵se e fua mai ne latou a “fuaga ma‵sei,” kae ko tino kolā e akoakogina ki muna‵tonu faka-te-agaga e fua mai ne latou a “fuaga ‵lei.”


(Matthew 19:4-6) When problems arise, then, you and your mate should be firmly resolved to honor the commitment you made.* Says one wife: “It wasn’t until we stopped considering divorce as an option that things began to improve.” 	 (Mataio 19:4-6) Tela la, kafai e ‵sae aka ne fakalavelave, e ‵tau la mo koulua mo tau avaga o tu ‵mautakitaki ke fakataunu te tautoga ko oti ne fai ne koulua.* Ne fai mai se fafine avaga, penei: “I te taimi ne fakaiku aka ei ne maua ke sē toe mafaufau ke ‵tala te ma avaga, ne gasolo aka ei o ‵lei a mea.”


Today, it is commonly referred to as Bardet-Biedl syndrome. 	 I aso nei, e masani o fakasino atu ki te masaki tenei e pelā me ko te Bardet-Biedl.


18 Among the best ways to instruct your children are a regular family Bible study and a daily Scriptural discussion. 	 E sili atu te magoi o te akoga faka-te-kāiga māfai e fakatumau te faiga tenā.


He does not need to think and talk of nothing other than the Bible or his love for God and his hope for the future. 	 E se ko tena uiga me ‵tau mo ia o mafaufau kae faipati ki mea tau Tusi Tapu io me ko tena alofa ki te Atua mo tena fakamoemoega ki aso mai mua i taimi katoa kae ko se mafaufau ki nisi mea aka.


How fitting it is, then, that we imitate Christ as zealous evangelizers! 	 E pefea la te fetaui ‵lei ke fakaakoako tatou ki a Keliso e pelā me ne tino talai loto finafinau!


True love is “the flame of Jah.” 	 A te alofa tonu ko te “ulaga afi o Ioa.”


Many housewives do this while working around the house. 	 E fai ne fāfine a‵vaga e tokouke a te mea tenei i te taimi e fai ei olotou galuega i loto i te fale.


13. (a) Why can we be sure that the Daystar has already risen? (b) Why can Christians endure the difficult conditions that Jesus foretold for our day? 	 13. (a) Kaia e mafai ei ne tatou o fakamautinoa aka me ko oti ne fanaka te Fetu Ao? (e) Kaia e mafai ei ne Kelisiano o kufaki i tulaga faiga‵ta kolā ne ‵valo mai ne Iesu me ka oko mai i ‵tou aso nei?


2 Many of Jehovah’s faithful servants, both past and present, have struggled with similar feelings. 	 2 E tokouke foki a tavini fakamaoni a Ieova i aso mua mo aso nei ne fe‵paki mo vaegā lagonaga penā.


• What methods of witnessing at school have some found to be successful? 	 • Ne a nisi auala ne manuia ei a nisi tama‵liki i te talai atu i te akoga?


The apostle Paul wrote: “All the body, by being harmoniously joined together and being made to cooperate through every joint that gives what is needed, according to the functioning of each respective member in due measure, makes for the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love.” 	 Ne tusi mai a te apositolo ko Paulo: “Ko ‵soko tasi ei a vaega kese‵kese o te foitino, ka ko taofi ‵mau te foitino katoa ne sokoga katoa o te foitino kolā ne faite. Tela la, kafai e ga‵lue katoa a vaega o te foitino e pelā eiloa mo te lotou faitega, ko tona uiga ko tupu ake o ola te foitino kātoa i te alofa.”


Yet, you can go beyond the obvious. 	 Kae e mafai o sili atu tou mainaga i ei.


This is made known in all the earth.’” 	 A te lalolagi katoa ke logo i te tala o mea ne fai ne te Atua.’


If my conscience permits me to accept this fraction, what medical risks are there? 	 Kafai e ‵lei toku loto lagona ke fakaaogā se tamā vaega foliki o te toto tenei, ne a mea fakama‵taku e mafai o iku mai i ei?


Just think of the volumes and volumes of laws written by man, let alone the armies of lawyers and judges needed to interpret and administer them. 	 Mafaufau la ki te fia o tusi tulafono kolā ne tusi ne te tāgata, e manakogina eiloa a loia mo famasino ke fakamatala kae fakagalue ne latou a mea konā.


When he returned to heaven in 33 C.E., Jesus left behind the foundation of a remarkable congregation that would quickly number into the thousands.—Acts 2:41, 42; 4:4; 6:7. 	 I te 33 T.A., i te taimi ne foki atu ei a ia ki te lagi, kae ko oti ne fakatoka ne Iesu te fakavae o se fakapotopotoga telā ka lau i afe te aofaki o latou.—Galuega 2:41, 42; 4:4; 6:7.


Let all ‘take hold of Jehovah’s stronghold,’ seeking his favor and protection. 	 Ke na “puke ‵mau ki te puipuiga a Ieova,” mai i te ‵sala atu ki tena taliaga mo tena puipuiga.


(Dan. 9:25) He then began his eventful ministry, saying: “The appointed time has been fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has drawn near.”—Mark 1:14, 15. 	 (Tanielu 9:25) Ne kamata ei tena galuega tāua telā ne vau o fai, ana muna: “Ko oko nei ki te taimi tonu, ka ko te Malo o te Atua ko pili mai!”—Maleko 1:14, 15.


Prepare a realistic budget. Dispose of things you do not use, and pay off debts. 	 Fakatoka faka‵lei a te auala e fakaaoga i ei a tupe. ‵Pei keatea a mea kolā e se fakaaoga ne koe, kae ‵tina au kaitalafu.


In imitation of Jesus, what motivates his followers to preach the good news? 	 I te fakaakoako atu ki a Iesu, se a te mea e fakamalosi aka ei ana soko ke talai atu te tala ‵lei?


Instead of yielding under pressure, be determined to maintain your pattern of wholehearted worship. 	 I lō te talia ne koe a fakamalosiga konā, ke na fakaiku aka ke tumau koe i te tapuaki atu ki a Ieova mo te loto kātoa.


Show concern for unbelieving mates 	 Saga tonu atu ki avaga sē tali‵tonu


Although we are patient, how can we use our time wisely as disciple makers? 	 E tiga eiloa e kufaki tatou, e mafai pefea o fakaaogā faka‵lei ‵tou taimi e pelā me ne tino fai soko?


Why is violence so widespread? 	 Kaia ko salalau valevale atu i ei a amioga fakasaua?


(Ephesians 5:10) May we all have as our goal developing to that point and maintaining such a conscience in line with the accurate knowledge of the truth and godly devotion.—Titus 1:1. 	 (Efeso 5:10) Ke na fai mo fai te ‵tou fakamoemoega ke oko atu tatou ki te tulaga tenā kae fakatumau se vaegā loto lagona telā e fetaui mo te iloaga tonu o te munatonu mo te tapuakiga ki te Atua.—Tito 1:1.


What aspect of the good news did Paul refer to so often in that book? 	 Se a te vaega o te tala ‵lei telā e fakasino atu faeloa ki ei a Paulo i te tusi tenā?


• What can help us overcome any cultural and racial prejudice? 	 • Se a te mea e fesoasoani mai i ei ke manumalo tatou i te takalialia ki tino mai nisi fenua mo matakāiga?


As for James and John, we read: “At once leaving the boat and their father, they followed him.” 	 Kae e pelā mo Iakopo mo Ioane, e faitau tatou penei: “I konā foki eiloa, tiakina te poti mo te la tamana; kae tau‵tali i a ia.”


Showing a caring attitude may help in this. 	 A te fakaasi atu o se uiga atafai e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke fai ne tatou te mea tenei.


The apostle Paul referred to “the secret of being content.” 	 Ne fakasino atu a te apositolo ko Paulo ki te “auala ki te lotomalie.”


19. Why is it so important to imitate Jesus’ example? 19 Trials will certainly beset us, but they do not have to sidetrack us from the race for everlasting life. 	 19 E oko mai eiloa a tofotofoga, kae e se ‵tau eiloa o takitaki ‵se tatou ne tofotofoga konei mai te fakatautelega ki te ola-se-gata-mai.


The facts proved otherwise, however. 	 Kae e ‵kese eiloa a mea kolā e fakamaoni mai ne manatu ‵tonu.


(Matthew 23:10) As Head of the Christian congregation, he is responsible before Jehovah for this worldwide work.—Ephesians 1:22, 23; Colossians 1:18. 	 (Mataio 23:10) E pelā me ko te Ulu o te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano, e pānaki tonu mo ia te tiute i mua o Ieova ke tausi te galuega tenei i te lalolagi kātoa.—Efeso 1:22, 23; Kolose 1:18.


(Luke 7:11-15; John 11:33-35) Yet, such manifestations of love, kindness, and compassion must not become the main focus of our good works, as they are with some humanitarians. 	 (Luka 7:11-15; Ioane 11:33-35) Kae e se ‵tau o fai a fakamaoniga konā o te alofa, te atafai, mo te loto malamalama mo fai te ‵toe mea tāua i ‵tou galuega ‵lei, e pelā me e fai fua tatou mo fai ne tino mataa‵lofa ki nisi tino.


(Ephesians 3:14-16) Only by doing so will we maintain the strength needed to ‘endure to the end.’—Matthew 10:22; 24:13. 	 (Efeso 3:14-16) Ko te faiga fua tenā e fakatumau ei ne tatou te malosi telā e manakogina ‘ke oko atu tatou ki te fakaotiga.’—Mataio 10:22; 24:13.


In what circumstance did the Israelites find themselves after the Exodus, and what question arose? 	 Se a te tulaga ne oko ki ei te kau Isalaelu mai tua o te tiakinaga ne latou o Aikupito, kae se a te fesili e sae aka i ei?


• What should be our attitude toward Jehovah’s provisions? 	 • Se a te kilokiloga e ‵tau o maua ne tatou ki mea kolā ne tuku mai ne Ieova?


(1 Cor. 7:36) It takes time to understand yourself and acquire the experience in life that is needed to choose a suitable mate. 	 (1 Kolinito 7:36) E manakogina se taimi leva ke iloa ne koe a koe eiloa kae ke maua foki a te atamai i te olaga telā e manakogina ke filifili ei ne koe se avaga telā e fetaui ‵lei.


Paul knew firsthand that Jesus had been raised from the dead, for the resurrected Jesus himself spoke to Paul and stopped him from persecuting the early Christians. 	 Ko leva ne iloa ne Paulo me ko oti ne toe fakatu aka a Iesu mai te mate, me ne faipati atu eiloa a te Iesu tenā ne toe fakatu aka ki a Paulo ke taofi aka ei tena fakasauā atu ki Kelisiano mua.


And there have always been some individuals who chose to subject themselves to God, even though they were living in a world ruled by God’s great Adversary. 	 Kae ne isi faeloa ne tino kolā ne filifili aka ke faka‵logo latou ki te Atua, faitalia me koi ola latou i se lalolagi telā e pule ne te Fili sili o te Atua.


18 Are there adjustments that we need to make as individuals or as families so as to make sure of the more important things in our daily routine? 	 18 E mata, e isi ne ‵fuliga e manakogina ke fai ne tatou taki tokotasi io me pelā me se kāiga ke fakamautinoa aka a mea kolā e sili atu i te tāua i ‵tou mea e fai i aso katoa?


As recorded at Matthew 16:24, what course did Jesus outline for his followers to take? 	 E pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te Mataio 16:24, ne a auala ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu ke tau‵tali ki ei ana soko?


(Rev. 18:7) Indeed, Christendom feels very much in charge, even presuming to ‘sit as a queen’ atop the class of political leaders. 	 Ka se mafai eiloa au o tagi fanoanoa.” (Faka. 18:7) E tonu, e mafau‵fau a lotu Kelisiano ‵se me i a latou e fai pelā me ne pule, kae fai mai me i a latou e ‘saga‵saga pelā me se tupu fafine’ i luga i te potukau o takitaki fakapolitiki.


Such ones are as fruitless as dead trees in late autumn. 	 A tino konā e fai pelā me ne lakau i te tau mafanafana kolā e seai ne fuataga e ‵fua mai i ei.


That is a big “if” because most of mankind pay no attention to God’s Word. 	 E sae mai i konei a te pati “kafai” ona ko te tokouke o tino ko se fia ‵saga ki te Muna a te Atua.


But faith is like a living thing that needs to be sustained. 	 A ko te fakatuanaki e pelā eiloa me se mea ola telā e manakogina ke fakatumau.


However, that new nation was unique in yet another way. 	 Kae ne ‵kese ‵ki te atufenua fou tenā i se isi auala aka foki.


I regret that I allowed pride to blind me to the more important things and cause me to obsess over other people’s faults.”—1 Cor. 10:12. 	 Ne salamo au me ne talia ne au a te fakamatamata ke faka‵kivi aka ei au mai mea kolā e tāua atu kae ne fai ei au ke saga malosi atu ki mea ‵se a nisi tino.”—1 Koli. 10:12.


“When my boss found out that I had turned down a bribe from a potential customer, he said to me: ‘Your God makes you such a trustworthy person! 	 “I te taimi ne iloa ei ne toku pule me ne seki talia ne au a tupe fakakolekole mai se tino, ne fai mai tou tagata: ‘A koe ne fai ne tou Atua ke fai mo fai se tino fakatalitonugina!


16 Satan has often used apostates in an effort to corrupt true worship—but to no avail. 	 16 Ne masani o fakaaogā ne Satani a aposetate i tena taumafai ke fakamasei aka te tapuakiga tonu—kae ne seki iku manuia eiloa a ia.


7 Jehovah has expressed his sovereignty in different ways at different times. 	 7 Ne fakaasi atu ne Ieova tena pulega sili i auala mo taimi kese‵kese.


We do not try to get as close as we can to sin without being punished. 	 E se taumafai tatou ke fakapili‵pili atu ki te faiga o te agasala e aunoa mo te fakasala.


How does that happen between two people who once loved each other? 	 E tupu pefea se mea penā ki tino e tokolua kolā ne fiafai te suā tino ki te suā tino?


Movies, TV, and videos promote this life-style. 	 E fakamalosi aka ne tamunei, TV, mo vitiō a te vaegā olaga tenei.


Although she did not know what the outcome would be, Hannah experienced inner peace. 	 E tiga eiloa e seki iloa ne ia a te ikuga, ne maua ne Hana te filemu i te loto.


Delphine, mentioned in the preceding article, felt that her anxieties were pushing her toward overdrinking. 	 A Delphine, telā ne fakamatala atu i te kamataga o te mataupu tenei, ne mafaufau me i te manavase malosi e fai ei ke inu malosi a ia ki meainu ma‵losi.


Show True Christian Love 	 Ke Fakaasi Atu te Alofa Tonu Faka-Kelisiano


Fulfilling our dedication involves ‘buying out time.’ 	 A te fakataunuga o ‵tou tukuatuga e aofia i ei te ‘fakaaogāga faka‵lei’ o taimi.


□ Both were involved in feeding multitudes.—Ex. 16:12; John 6:48-51. 	 □ Ne aofia lāua tokolua i te fagaiga o tino e tokouke.—Esoto 16:12; Ioane 6:48-51.


(Proverbs 14:30) But does it come solely as a result of our own efforts? 	 (Faataoto 14:30) E mata, e maua fua ne koe ona ko au taumafaiga fua?


“Do not think I came to bring peace to the earth; I came to bring, not peace, but a sword.”—MATT. 	 “Sa mafaufau i a au ne vau o aumai a te filemu ki te lalolagi, au ne vau o aumai te pelu kae e se ko te filemu.”—MATA.


“‘You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 	 “‘E ‵tau mo koe o alofa ki te Aliki tou Atua mo tou loto kātoa, mo tou agaga kātoa, mo tou mafaufau kātoa.’


How can we show that we are yielding to Christ’s headship? 	 E fakaasi atu pefea ne tatou a te ‵tou faka‵logo ki te pulega a Keliso?


It also explains how we can be successful in fulfilling our role as evangelizers. 	 E fakamatala mai foki i ei a te auala e mafai ei o manuia tatou i te fakataunuga o ‵tou tiute e pelā me ne tino talai.


Because he loved Jehovah’s name and sovereignty more than his own name. 	 Ona ko te mea e alofa a ia ki te igoa mo te pulega sili a Ieova i lō tena igoa.


The belief of eternal torment in a fiery hell finds no support in the Bible. 	 E se ‵lago eiloa a te Tusi Tapu ki te akoakoga e uiga ki te fakapuapuaga ki te se-gata-mai i te afi i seoli.


“The realization that I had suddenly lost my mate and best friend overwhelmed me. 	 “I te taimi ko iloa ei ne au me ko galo atu taku avaga telā ko toku taugasoa pele, ne fanoanoa malosi au.


Relate an experience to show the value of mildness in the field ministry. 	 Kae ke fai ne koutou i te loto malalo mo te āva.” (1 Petelu 3:15, 16) Ona ko te puke ‵mautakitaki o tatou ki te fakaakoakoga a Keliso, e taumafai malosi tatou o fakaasi atu te agamalū mo te āva māfai e talai atu tatou ki tino kolā e kaitāua mai. E iku atu a vaegā faifaiga konei ki mea ‵lei.


(John 10:16; Rom. 5:1, 2; Jas. 2:21-25) So even now, the ransom enables us to have a righteous standing with our Father and to share in the sanctification of his name. 	 (Ioa. 10:16; Loma 5:1, 2; Iako. 2:21-25) Ke oko mai nei, ne fai ne te togiola ke maua ne tatou se tulaga amiotonu i mua o ‵tou Tamana kae ke aofia foki i te faka‵maluga o tena igoa.


This: As Jehovah’s servants, we have nothing to fear from our enemies. 	 Tenei: E pelā me ne tavini a Ieova, e seai eiloa se mea e ma‵taku tatou ki ei mai i ‵tou fili.


This involved a sacred secret. 	 Ne aofia i te mea tenei se mea tapu telā ne ‵funa.


9 After their Babylonian exile, many Jews fell prey to unscriptural ideas. 	 9 Mai tua o te lotou avega fakapagota, e tokouke a tino Iutaia ne tali‵tonu ki manatu kolā e se fakavae ki te Tusi Tapu.


If that Seed was to bruise the serpent’s head thereafter, Christ would have to be raised from the dead. 	 Kafai e tuki pala fakamuli ne te Fanau tenā a te ulu o te gata, ko tena uiga e ‵tau o toe fakatu aka a Keliso mai te mate.


Surely it is worth waiting patiently for such momentous events.—Rev. 18:8, 10. 	 E mautinoa ‵lei me e aoga eiloa a te fakatalitali mo te kufaki ki mea ‵tupu penā.—Faka. 18:8, 10.


9 In other countries, the law requires that a couple marry at a government office, such as city hall, or before a designated civil agent. 	 9 I nisi fenua, e manakogina i te tulafono ke fakaipoipo se tokolua i se ofisa o te malo, e pelā mo te falekaupule, io me i mua o se sui o te malo.


(Prov. 21:5; Eccl. 9:10) In the Christian Greek Scriptures, we are told: “As long as we have the opportunity, let us work what is good toward all”; and “to the extent that each one has received a gift, use it in ministering to one another.” 	 (Faata. 21:5; Fai. 9:10) I Tusitusiga Eleni, e fai mai penei: “Tela la, a koi maua ne tatou te avanoaga, ke na ga‵lue tatou o fai a mea ‵lei mō tino katoa”; kae “ke fakaaoga a meaalofa kolā e maua ne tino taki tokotasi ke tavini atu ei te suā tino ki te suā tino.”


(Eccl. 7:1, ftn.) Just like Asaph, David saw that having Jehovah as his Friend was far better than putting his own interests foremost in life. 	 (Failauga 7:1) E pelā mo Asafo, ne lavea ne Tavita me i te fai ne ia o Ieova e pelā me ko tena Taugasoa e ‵lei fakafia atu i lō te fakamuamua ne ia ana manakoga i te olaga.


DANIEL SHOWED GODLY WISDOM IN PAGAN BABYLON 	 NE FAKAASI ATU NE TANIELU TE POTO MAI TE ATUA I PAPELONIA FAPAUPAU


Perhaps you have met such ones as you engage in the field ministry. 	 E se taumate ko oti ne fetaui koe mo tino penā i te galuega talai.


The Jews turned to personal interests. 	 Ne ‵saga atu a tino Iutaia o fai a mea e ma‵nako latou ki ei.


And the spirit of Jehovah began to be operative upon David from that day forward.” (1 Samuel 16:12, 13) David relied on that spirit throughout his life. 	 I konā foki eiloa, ko Tavita eiloa ko ulufia ne te agaga o te Aliki, kae ne nofo eiloa i a Tavita mai te aso tenā o fano ki mua.” (1 Samuelu 16:12, 13) Ne fakalagolago eiloa a Tavita ki te agaga tenā i tena olaga kātoa.


Far from being proved obsolete in the face of new knowledge, the Bible says much that shows amazing foresight.—See the box “Outdated or Ahead of Its Time?” 	 I lō te fai mai i te Tusi Tapu se tusi mua ko se fetaui mo fakamatalaga fou, a fakamatalaga mai te Tusi Tapu e fakaasi mai ei a mea kolā seki ‵tupu.—Onoono ki te pokisi “Se Tusi Mua io me se Tusi ne ‵Valo Mai i ei Mea Seki ‵Tupu?”


Just a few weeks earlier, he was baptized, anointed with holy spirit, and introduced by John the Baptizer as “the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world.” 	 I nāi vaiaso mai mua atu i ei, ne papatiso a ia, ne fakaeke a ia ki te agaga tapu, kae ne faka‵pula atu ne Ioane te Papatiso me i a ia ko “te Tama Mamoe a te Atua ka ave ne ia keatea agasala a te lalolagi.”


16, 17. What is the fourth similarity between the days of Noah and our day? 	 16, 17. Se a te fa o mea e tai ‵pau ei a aso o Noa mo ‵tou aso nei?


(Isa. 55:11) Jehovah’s loyalty thus benefits all of his faithful worshippers. 	 (Isa. 55:11) Tela la, a te alofa fakamaoni o Ieova e aoga ki ana tino tapuaki fakamaoni katoa.


“Our family read the Bible every Sunday. 	 “E fai‵tau te motou kāiga ki te Tusi Tapu i Aso Sa katoa.


IMAGINE you wanted to list Bible verses that Jehovah’s Witnesses know well and use often. 	 MAFAUFAU i a koe e manako ke tusi ki lalo se fakasologa o fuaiupu i te Tusi Tapu kolā e iloa ‵lei ne Molimau a Ieova kae masani sale o fakaaoga ne latou.


17 The urgent message is from Martha and Mary, sisters of Lazarus, who live in Bethany of Judea. 	 17 A te fekau tāua tenā ne maua mai i tuagane o Lasalo, ko Maleta mo Malia, kolā e ‵nofo atu i Petania i Iutaia.


Because they trust the promises made in God’s Word, the Bible. 	 Ona ko te mea e tali‵tonu latou ki folafolaga i te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu.


A Christian may begin to have romantic feelings for someone who does not love Jehovah, thinking that a suitable mate cannot be found among true Christians. 	 E mafai o kamata o fiafai famau se Kelisiano ki se tino telā e se alofa ki a Ieova, mai te mafaufau me se mafai o maua se tino telā e fetaui ‵lei mo ia i Kelisiano ‵tonu.


“He that is walking with wise persons will become wise, but he that is having dealings with the stupid ones will fare badly.”—Proverbs 13:20. 	 Kafai e kauga koe ki tino va‵lea kae ka sē aogā koe.”—Faataoto 13:20.


Other Jews sought to insult Jesus by calling him a Samaritan. 	 Ne taumafai foki a nisi tino Iutaia o ‵losi atu i a Iesu se Samalia.


Many try to follow the dictates of their conscience even if they do not believe in the God who gave them that innate sense of right and wrong. 	 E tiga eiloa e se tali‵tonu a tino e tokouke ki te Atua telā ne tuku mai ne ia te iloaga e uiga ki te ‵kese o te ‵lei mo te masei, e taumafai eiloa latou ke ola e tusa mo olotou loto lagona.


14 Granted, problems may arise if we sow according to the flesh rather than the spirit. 	 14 E tonu, e mafai o ‵sae aka a fakalavelave māfai e ‵toki ne tatou a mea kolā e fiafia ki ei a te foitino kae e se ko te agaga.


It is the core of my thinking, goals, morals, and existence.” 	 Ko te mea telā e fakavae ki ei oku mafaufauga, fakamoemoega, amioga, mo toku olaga kātoa.”


How did she endure? 	 Ne kufaki pefea a ia i ei?


The author claims that staying in a relationship that doesn’t work is a type of betrayal of oneself. 	 E fai mai a te tino tusitala me i te vaegā fesokotakiga telā e se galue ‵lei e fai pelā me ko fakaseaoga i ei ne te tino a ia eiloa.


Yet, Kim was wise enough to know that among many youths the temptation to engage in sex is great. 	 Kae ne lava eiloa te poto o Kim ke iloa atu me e lasi eiloa te fakaosoosoga e maua i va o talavou e tokouke ke aofia i faifaiga fakatauavaga.


The Israelites hurt Jehovah by their rebellious course in the wilderness. 	 Ne fakalogo‵mae ne te kau Isalaelu a Ieova i te ‵teke atu o latou ki a ia i te koga lavaki.


At Pentecost of the year 33 C.E., appreciative Jews and proselytes traveled to Jerusalem from such places as Italy, Libya, Crete, Asia Minor, and Mesopotamia.—Acts 2:5-11; 20:16. 	 I te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A., a tino Iutaia loto fakafetai mo tino kolā ne ‵fuli olotou lotu ne faima‵laga mai eiloa mai i koga pelā mo Italia, Lipia, Keleta, Asia Foliki, mo Mesopotamia ki Ielusalema.—Galuega 2:5-11; 20:16.


Consider Mario,* who lives in the United States. 	 Ke mafaufau ki a Mario,* telā e nofo i te Iunaite Sitete.


5, 6. (a) In his second letter to the Thessalonians, what did Paul address? (b) What will God soon do by means of Jesus, and what should we ask ourselves? 	 5, 6. (a) I te lua o ana tusi ki tino Tesalonia, se a te mea ne faipati ki ei a Paulo? (e) Se a te mea ko pili fua o fai ne te Atua e auala i a Iesu, kae se a te mea e ‵tau mo tatou o ‵sili ifo ki a tatou eiloa?


I now understand why Jehovah hates the things I had loved for so long. 	 Nei la, ko malamalama au i te pogai ne takalialia ei a Ieova ki mea kolā ne fiafia malosi au ki ei muamua.


To help his children make good friends, he wisely asked such questions as: Who is your closest friend? 	 Ke fesoasoani atu ki ana tama‵liki ke filifili a taugasoa ‵lei, e ‵sili atu sāle ne ia a vaegā fesili aogā penei: Ko oi tou toe taugasoa pili?


• Why can we say that faith gives us a rewarding life? 	 Ne agasala pefea a Tavita ona ko Patisepa, kae se a te uiga telā ne fakaasi atu ne ia?


Millions of Kingdom proclaimers—a mighty nation—are now associating with more than 91,000 congregations in 235 lands around the earth. 	 E lau i miliona a tino talai o te Malo—se fenua malosi—ko ‵kau atu nei ki fakapotopotoga e sili atu i te 91,000 i atufenua e 235 i te lalolagi kātoa.


(Luke 11:13) Thus, the apostle Paul could say: “For all things I have the strength by virtue of him who imparts power to me.” 	 (Luka 11:13) Tela la, ne mafai o fai atu te apositolo ko Paulo: “E mafai ne au o fai a mea katoa konā, ona ko te fakamalosi mai o Keliso ki a au.”


In fact, we are told: “[Jehovah] is giving to the tired one power; and to the one without dynamic energy he makes full might abound. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e fakailoa mai ki a tatou me “e fakamalosi ne ia [Ieova] a latou kola ko fi‵ta kae fakakatoatoa ne ia te malosi o latou kola e vaivai.


(Matt. 11:29) He showed great patience in putting up with the weaknesses of his followers. 	 (Mata. 11:29) Ne fakaasi atu ne ia te kufaki lasi mai te fa‵ki i vāivāiga o ana soko.


9 But Jesus wanted to help her. He said to her: “Your sins are forgiven.” 	 Ne fai atu tou tagata ki a ia, penei: “Ko magalo au agasala.”


The Babylonians ‘burned the house of Jehovah’ as if it were a booth, or a mere hut, in a garden.—Jeremiah 52:12, 13. 	 Ne ‘‵sunu ne te kau Papelonia a te faletapu o Ieova’ e pelā fua me se tamā fale fakamalumalu i se fatoaga.—Ielemia 52:12, 13.


As Greek concepts made inroads, many Jews became vulnerable to demonic control because they adopted the view that demons could be evil or good. 	 Ona ko te talia malielie ne latou a manatu o te kau Eleni, ne seki mafai ne tino Iutaia e tokouke o ‵teke atu a temoni me ne kamata o talia ne latou a te kilokiloga me i temoni e mafai o ma‵sei kae ‵lei foki.


Yet, Mom never boasted about these things to others. 	 Kae ne seki fakamatamata eiloa a te motou mātua e uiga ki te mea tenei ki nisi tino.


“If the blood of goats and of bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who have been defiled sanctifies to the extent of cleanness of the flesh,” Paul wrote, “how much more will the blood of the Christ, who through an everlasting spirit offered himself without blemish to God, cleanse our consciences from dead works that we may render sacred service to the living God?” 	 Ne tuku atu a ia ke fai mo taulaga ‵ma katoatoa ki te Atua, e alatu i te Agaga Tapu o te se gata mai.


The Hebrew word translated “mercy” may refer to “bowels” and is closely related to the term for “womb.” 	 A te pati Epelu telā e ‵fuli ki te “alofa fakamagalo” e mafai o fakauiga ki “gakau” kae e tai pili foki tena fakauigaga ki te pati ko te “moegātama.”


Likely, we have considered similar information before. 	 E se taumate ko oti ne sau‵tala tatou ki fakamatalaga penā taluai.


Faith similarly gives us spiritual goals that enable us to resist assimilation into the world lying in the power of the wicked one, Satan the Devil.—1 John 2:15-17; 5:19. 10. 	 Ona ko te fakatuanaki e maua foki ne tatou a fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga kolā ka fesoasoani mai ke ‵teke atu tatou ki faifaiga a te lalolagi telā e pule ne te tino masei, ko Satani te Tiapolo.—1 Ioane 2:15-17; 5:19.


Yet, he requires the same standard of faithfulness from both those with a heavenly calling and those with an earthly hope. 	 Kae e seai eiloa se ‵kese o te tulaga o te fakamaoni e manako a ia ke maua ne tino kolā e fakamoe‵moe ke ola i te lagi e pelā foki mo latou kolā ka ola i te lalolagi nei.


For a wrong purpose, “the [heavenly] sons of the true God began to notice the daughters of men, that they were good-looking,” states the Bible, “and they went taking wives for themselves, namely, all whom they chose.” 	 Mai olotou manakoga ma‵sei, “ne ‵kilo ifo a tama‵liki [faka-te-lagi a te Atua tonu] i te gali o tamafine,” ko pati i te Tusi Tapu, “tenā ne avaga ei latou ki fāfine kolā e ma‵nako latou ki ei.”


A Lesson From the Palm Tree 	 Se Akoakoga Tāua Mai te Lakau ko te Pāma


The family was nice; they were just locked into that system, that way of thinking. 	 Ne gali ‵ki eiloa te kāiga tenā; kae ne fai eiloa latou penā ona ko kilokiloga a tino i olotou tafa.


What blessings result when we act in harmony with Jehovah’s laws and principles? 	 Ne a fakamanuiaga e maua ne tatou māfai e gasue‵sue tatou e ‵tusa mo tulafono mo fakatakitakiga a Ieova?


Similarly, as Jesus said, the end of this system will come at ‘an hour that we do not think to be it.’ 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, e pelā mo pati a Iesu, ka oko mai a te gataga o te olaga masei tenei ‘i te itula telā ne seki fakatali‵tali tatou ki ei.’


Why is it vital for us to be present at meetings regularly? 10 Taking in spiritual food involves personal study. 	 E aofia foki i ei te ‵kau fakatasi mo nisi Kelisiano mo te ‵kau atu ki fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga.


Are You Speaking the “Pure Language” Fluently? 	 Ko ‵Lei Eiloa Tau Faipati i te “‵Gana ‵ma”?


Sheepherders may simply have been near the bottom in the Egyptian caste system. 	 E se taumate ne fai a tino tausi mamoe pelā me ne tino sē taulia i te olaga faka-Aikupito.


Like many treasures, it is relatively rare in this world. 	 E faigata o maua atu i te lalolagi nei e pelā mo te ukega o koloa.


The earth will be a global garden of Eden, a paradise. 	 Ka fai te lalolagi kātoa mo fai se fatoaga o Etena, se palataiso.


13 Before someone who is alienated from God can become a member of God’s family of approved servants, he first needs to make a solemn promise to Jehovah. 	 13 A koi tuai o fai se tino telā ne ‵vae keatea mai i te Atua mo fai se tino i te kāiga o tavini kolā e talia ne te Atua, e ‵tau o fai muamua ne ia se tautoga tāua ki a Ieova.


In 1943 our congregation began holding the Theocratic Ministry School, and I started giving student talks. 	 I te 1943, ne kamata Te Akoga mō Tino Talai, kae ne kamata o aofia au i te akoga.


We Have Been Entrusted With a Treasure 	 Ne Tuku Mai se Koloa ki a Tatou


5 What, then, is the true nature of holy spirit? 	 5 Se a la te tulaga tonu o te agaga tapu?


Spiraling deeper into my addictions, I began selling drugs to support my lifestyle. 	 Ne gasolo aka faeloa toku umiti malosi ki mea konā, kae ne iku atu ei ki te ‵togi atu ne au ki tua a vailakau tapu ke tausi ei toku olaga.


Jehovah is the Maker of the new covenant, while Jesus is “the human covenanter.” 	 A Ieova ko te Tino ne fai ne ia te feagaiga fou, kae ko te “sokoga” ko Iesu.


The prejudice that Jesus and his disciples suffered was rooted in religious, social, and ethnic divisions. 	 A te fakailoga tino telā ne logo‵mae i ei a Iesu mo ana soko ne māfua mai i mea fakalotu, tulaga i te olaga, mo mavae‵vaega i itukāiga.


Then, we reviewed why Jesus’ judgment of the sheep and the goats did not begin in 1914 but will occur during the great tribulation. 	 Oti aka, toe mafau‵fau ei tatou ki te pogai ne seki kamata ei te fakamasinoga a Iesu ki mamoe mo kouti i te 1914, kae ka fai i te taimi o te fakalavelave lasi.


Indeed, it is the motivation of these men and women which impresses us more than their methods.” 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ko te loto ma‵losi o tāgata mo fāfine konei telā ne fai ei ke ofo malosi matou i lō auala kolā e fakaaogā ne latou.”


What is our response to organizational decisions made by the slave? 	 Se a te ‵tou kilokiloga ki fakaikuga kolā e fai ne te tavini mō te fakapotopotoga ‵sau kātoa?


Rather, our humility will help us to be submissive to those taking the lead, and such an obedient spirit is essential for unity in the congregation. 	 I lō te fai penā, ka fesoasoani mai eiloa te ‵tou loto mau‵lalo ke faka‵logo ki a latou kolā e fai te takitakiga, kae ko te uiga fakalogo tenā e tāua ‵ki eiloa ki te ‵kau fakatasi o te fakapotopotoga.


“She has fallen! 	 “Papelonia ko se aoga!


(Acts 4:4; 5:14) Of a later period, we read: “Indeed, the congregation throughout the whole of Judea and Galilee and Samaria entered into a period of peace, being built up; and as it walked in the fear of Jehovah and in the comfort of the holy spirit it kept on multiplying.” 	 (Galuega 4:4; 5:14) E faitau tatou penei e uiga ki se taimi mai tua ifo i ei: “Tela la, ko oko eiloa i te filemu o ekalesia katoa i Iutaia, Kalilaia mo Samalia. Ko ola ‵lei, ka ko tokouke foki a tino e fakaopoopo ki ei, e auala mai i te fesoasoani o te Agaga Tapu, i te lotou sasale mo te ava ki te Aliki.”


At that time, a newspaper wrote about the Witnesses that they ask about cows but they are looking for sheep! 	 I te taimi tenā, ne tusi mai se nusipepa e uiga ki Molimau me e fesili atu latou e uiga ki pulumakau kae e salasala latou ki mamoe!


Today, many feel that it is old-fashioned to believe in the Devil. 	 E tokouke a tino i aso nei e tali‵tonu me se mea valea fua ke talitonu ki te Tiapolo.


They are called unrighteous because material riches—particularly money—are under the control of sinful humans. 	 E taku a mea konā ki mea faka-te-lalolagi io me ko koloa sē amio‵tonu, ona ko ‵tou koloa faka-te-foitino—maise eiloa ‵tou tupe—e pule atu ki ei a tino agasala.


However, Barnabas wanted to take along his cousin Mark. 	 Kae ne manako a Panapa ke olo fakatasi latou mo tena fakataina ko Maleko.


Yet, Enoch’s prophecy is of encouragement to us, for ungodly people of our day will soon be destroyed by God’s holy myriads. 	 Kae e fakamalosi mai eiloa te valoaga a Enoka ki a tatou, me ko pili o fakaseai atu a tino sē amio atua ne agelu ‵malu a te Atua kolā e lau i afe.


Honor Jehovah’s Great Name 	 Tavae Atu ki te Igoa Sili o Ieova


18 Most important of all, we can pray with our student and for our student. 	 18 Kae sili atu i ei, e mafai o ‵talo fakatasi tatou mo ‵tou tino a‵koga kae ‵talo atu foki mō latou.


These spirit sons of God have personality, divine qualities, and free will. 	 A tama faka-te-agaga konei a te Atua, e isi ne olotou uiga, kolā e tai ‵pau mo uiga o te Atua, mo te saolotoga foki.


Yes, we want our children and other Bible students to progress to the point of baptism! 	 Ao, e ma‵nako tatou ko ‵tou tama‵liki mo tino a‵koga ki te Tusi Tapu ke ga‵solo ki mua kae papatiso!


King David himself identified one cause of evil acts. 	 Ne fakaasi mai eiloa ne te tupu ko Tavita te māfuaga e tasi o amioga ma‵sei.


(John 3:13; Hebrews 6:19, 20) Enoch’s being “transferred so as not to see death” may mean that God put him in a prophetic trance and then terminated his life while he was in that state. 	 (Ioane 3:13; Epelu 6:19, 20) E mafai o fakauiga a te ‘ave o Enoka ki se koga ke sē oko ki ei te mate’ ki tena fakamoe fakavavega ne te Atua, fakaoti atu ei tena ola.


The hotel was in the center of town, and some of our Bible students wanted to study there. 	 A te fale talimalo tenā e tu i te kogaloto o te fakai, kae e isi ne mā akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ne ma‵nako ke fai olotou akoga i konā.


4 Natural Disasters—Why So Many? 	 4 Tali ki Fesili e Sefulu e Uiga ki te ‵Moe Fakatauavaga


The earth is very, very far from being a paradise filled with happy people. 	 Ko se fai eiloa nei a te lalolagi mo fai se palataiso telā e ‵fonu i tino fia‵fia.


I began to view peace and resentment as north and south. 	 E fakatusa eiloa ne au a te filemu mo te ita fakamoemoe e pelā me ko te feitu ki matū mo te feitu ki saute.


Juliana, who was married for 11 years, says: “I begged my husband to stay. 	 E fai mai a Juliana, telā ne avaga mō tausaga e 11, penei: “Ne fakamolemole malosi atu au ki taku avaga ke se fano.


BACK TO ENGLAND, THEN ON TO SCOTLAND 	 TOE ‵FOKI ATU KI EGELANI, OTI KI SIKOTILANI


Its meaning—“He Causes to Become”—assures us that God is fully capable of carrying out all that he purposes and promises. 	 Tena uiga—“Ka Fai Eiloa ne Au so se Mea e ‵Tau o Fai”—telā e fakatalitonu mai i ei me e mafai eiloa ne te Atua o fakataunu katoatoa ana fuafuaga mo ana folafolaga katoa.


And he is grateful to Jehovah for helping him to cultivate a mild temper. 	 Kae loto fakafetai a ia ki a Ieova mō te fesoasoani ke ati aka ne ia se uiga agamalu.


Missed Opportunities 	 Ne Seki Fakaaogā Faka‵lei a Avanoaga


(Luke 22:36-38) Later that night, Peter used a sword to attack a member of the mob. 	 (Luka 22:36-38) I te po eiloa tenā, ne fakaaoga ne Petelu se pelu ke taua atu ki se tino mai te vaitino.


Indeed it has! 	 Ao, ne fakataunu eiloa!


The turning point came when he saw God’s name in the Bible for the first time. 	 Ne ‵fuli te olaga o tou tagata i te taimi ne fatoā lavea ei ne ia te igoa o te Atua i te Tusi Tapu.


When you are confronted by situations that cause uneasiness, apprehension, or anxiety, pour out your heart to your loving heavenly Father. 	 Kafai ko isi se mea e ‵mafa i tou mafaufau kae ko se nofo ‵toka koe, io me manavase ki ei, ke tuku katoatoa atu ne koe a mea konā i tou loto ki ‵tou Tamana alofa faka-te-lagi.


19 Pointing to our day, Jesus said that “in the conclusion of the system of things,” the angels would “separate the wicked from among the righteous.” 	 19 I te fakasino mai ki ‵tou aso nei, ne fai mai a Iesu me i “te gataga o te lalolagi” ka “‵vae keatea a tino ma‵sei mai tino amio‵tonu” ne agelu.


Truly, it is a national disaster without parallel, a watershed in Jewish political, religious, and cultural life.* 	 E tonu, se fakalavelave telā e seai sena nafa, kae se mafuliga lasi ‵ki eiloa i mea fakapolitiki, mea fakalotu mo te olaga kātoa o tino Iutaia.*


Yet, he was skeptical about its being divinely inspired. 	 Kae ne fakalotolotolua a ia e uiga ki te fakaosofia o te tusi tenā ne te Atua.


“Significantly,” the appendix continues, “issues such as these have little to do with the tenets of your faith. 	 E toe fai mai te mataupu fakaopoopo tenā: “Se mea tāua me i vaegā mataupu penā e se uke a mea e fai ne latou ki akoakoga o tau lotu.


No human could be a better example to follow. 	 E seai eiloa se tino e mafai o fai mo fai se fakaakoakoga ‵lei ke tau‵tali ki ei.


How did Jehovah show recognition to the young woman Mary? 	 Ne tuku atu pefea ne Ieova te fakaaloalo ki a Malia?


(Matthew 23:2, 3) We should copy his example. 	 (Mataio 23:2, 3) Ke na fakaakoako atu tatou ki a ia.


Genuine Christians are peace lovers and peacemakers.—Matt. 5:9, ftn. 	 A Kelisiano ‵tonu ne tino filemu kae faka‵tupu filemu foki.—Mataio 5:9.


“If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him; because everything in the world—the desire of the flesh and the desire of the eyes and the showy display of one’s means of life—does not originate with the Father, but originates with the world. 	 Konei katoa a mea e taku ko mea faka te lalolagi: ko manakoga agasala, ko mea e matea ne tino kae ma‵nako ki ei, mo mea katoa i te lalolagi nei kolā e fakamata‵mata ki ei a tino. E seai eiloa se mea o mea konei e māfua mai i te Tamana; e māfua katoa mai i te lalolagi.


Paul answers: “Since, then, we have gifts that differ according to the undeserved kindness given to us . . . if it is a ministry, let us be at this ministry; or the one who teaches, let him be at his teaching; or the one who encourages, let him give encouragement; . . . the one who shows mercy, let him do it cheerfully.” 	 Ne tali mai a Paulo: “Tela la, ona ko te kese‵kese o meaalofa ne maua ne tatou e ‵tusa mo te alofa tauanoa ne tuku mai ki a tatou . . . me kafai ko te galuega talai, ke na ga‵lue tatou i ei, io me ko te tino telā e akoako, ke na akoako atu eiloa a ia; io me ko te tino telā e fakamalosi ke na fakamalosi atu eiloa a ia; a ko te tino telā e tufa atu ana mea, ke na fai ne ia te mea tenā mo te kaimalie; a ko te tino telā e takitaki, ke na takitaki atu faka‵lei; a ko te tino telā e fakaasi atu te alofa fakamagalo, ke na fai eiloa ne ia te mea tenā mo te fiafia.”


2 Peter wrote: “I consider it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to rouse you up by way of reminding you, knowing as I do that the putting off of my tabernacle is soon to be . . . 	 2 Ne tusi mai a Petelu: “I toku manatu se mea ‵tau mo au o fakaala otou mafaufau i mea konei i aso katoa koi ola ei au. Me e iloa ne au me e tuku keatea ne au te foitino mate tenei . . .


What is your resolve as a contender? 	 Se tau fakaikuga e pelā me se tino telā e taua atu?


Why is that? 	 Kaia ne fai ei penā?


Like many other inventions, it is not bad or wrong in itself. 	 E pelā mo nisi mea kolā ne faite ne tino, a tupe e se ma‵sei.


Why do we need to build on our first love for the truth, and how can we do so? 	 Kaia e manakogina ei ke ati aka a te alofa i te kamataga mō te munatonu, kae e mafai pefea o fai tatou penā?


• In the case of anointed Christians, what is sown and what is raised up? 	 • E pelā mo Kelisiano fakaekegina, se a te mea e ‵toki kae se a foki te mea e toe fakatu aka?


5 A small remnant of the 144,000, however, are still on earth. 	 5 Kae koi ‵toe eiloa nei se tamā vaega o te 144,000 i te lalolagi.


On one occasion, Jesus Christ spoke about the need to pray and “not to give up.” 	 I se taimi e tasi ne faipati atu i ei a Iesu Keliso e uiga ki te manakoga ke ‵talo kae ke se “fiu” i ei.


14 Some may hesitate to get baptized out of fear that they may be disfellowshipped at a later time. 	 14 E fakatalave a nisi tino ke papatiso latou ona ko te ma‵taku i a latou ma faka‵tea fakamuli.


God did this by sending his only-begotten Son to the earth to die a sacrificial death. 	 Ne fai ne te Atua a te mea tenei mai te ugamaiga o tena Tama e tokotasi ki te lalolagi ke mate e pelā me se taulaga.


Yet, like Joshua, we are assured of success if we adhere closely to divine instruction.—Josh. 1:7-9. 	 Kae pelā mo Iosua, e mafai foki o mautinoa i a tatou me manuia eiloa tatou māfai e tau‵tali fakapilipili atu ki fakatonuga a te Atua.—Iosua 1:7-9.


The overseer Timothy received what instruction, and what is one way for Christian overseers to accomplish their ministry? 	 Ne a fakamalosiga ne maua ne te ovasia ko Timoteo, kae se a te auala e tasi e mafai ei ne ovasia Kelisiano o fakataunu te lotou galuega?


The church found this deeply disturbing. 	 Ne seki fia‵fia a takitaki lotu ki te mea tenā.


Without taking sides, he can reason with the couple on Bible principles, perhaps using those found in chapter 3 of the book The Secret of Family Happiness. 	 I lō te kau ki se feitu, kāti e mafai ne tou tagata o fakaaoga a fakatakitakiga fakavae mai te Tusi Tapu, kolā e maua i te mataupu e 3 o te tusi ko Te Auala e Maua ei ne se Kāiga te Fiafia Tonu.


23 Total immersion in water is the proper form of baptism for believers. 	 23 A te ufi katoatoa ki te vai ko te auala tonu ke papatiso ei a tino tali‵tonu.


And he that has seen it [John] has borne witness, and his witness is true . . . 	 A ia telā ne lavea tonu ne ia te mea tenā, ne molimau mai me e tonu eiloa tena molimau . . .


He has the power to protect his faithful worshipers in any manner he wishes. 	 E maua ne ia te malosi ke puipui ei ana tino tapuaki fakamaoni i so se auala e manako a ia ki ei.


In Jehovah’s eyes even that small Israelite regiment was far too numerous. 	 Kae i te kilokiloga a Ieova koi tokouke eiloa te kautau Isalaelu.


15, 16. (a) When was it time to settle accounts? (b) What new opportunities to ‘do business’ were granted to faithful ones? 	 15, 16. (a) Ko te taimi fea ka āsi ei ana mea katoa? (e) Ne a avanoaga ‵fou ke fai te galuega ne tuku atu ki tavini fakamaoni?


“The Peaceable” Become Sons of God 	 A Tino Kolā e “Fakatupu te Filemu” ko Tama a te Atua


This activity provides deep satisfaction and stability that stem from a superior purpose and surpassing values, not from financial gain. 	 E tuku mai ne te galuega tenei a te lotomalie kātoatoa telā e māfua tonu mai i fuafuaga ‵sili mo mea tāua o te olaga i lō tupe e uke.


They had to become “dead to the Law” so that they could be united with Christ.—Romans 7:1-5. 	 E ‵tau o ‘‵mate latou ki te Tulafono’ ko te mea ke mafai o ‵kau fakatasi latou mo Keliso.—Loma 7:1-5.


3 First of all, note Paul’s words recorded at Ephesians 4:30. 	 3 Muamua la, ke mafau‵fau ki pati a Paulo ne tusi i te Efeso 4:30.


We should never impose our limitations on Jehovah and judge him by our standards and thinking. 	 E se ‵tau eiloa o faimālō atu ‵tou mafaufauga vāi‵vai ki a Ieova kae fakamasino aka a ia e ‵tusa mo ‵tou tulaga mo mafaufauga.


Immersing myself in spiritual activities—personal study, meeting attendance, the field ministry, and helping others in the congregation—has drawn me closer to Jehovah and has safeguarded my heart.”—Prov. 4:23. 	 A te fakalavelave malosi o oku i mea faka-te-agaga—ko sukesukega totino, ‵kau ki fakatasiga, te gauega talai, mo te fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino i te fakapotopotoga—ne fai ei ke pili malosi atu au ki a Ieova kae puipui ei toku loto.”—Faataoto 4:23.


16 Consider a striking example of spiritual food received in the right season. 	 16 Mafaufau ki se auala fakaofoofogia e tasi e maua ei a mea‵kai faka-te-agaga i te taimi tonu.


(Deut. 17:17) Solomon disobeyed, eventually marrying 700 women. 	 (Teu. 17:17) Ne seki fakalogo a Solomona kae ne avaga fakamuli a ia ki fāfine e toko 700.


If you happen to fall, accept help and get up! IF YOU STUMBLE, STAY IN THE RACE 	 KAFAI KOUTOU E ‵SIGA, ‵NOFO LOA I LOTO I TE FAKATAUTELEGA


(Philippians 4:7) Finding calm in this troubled world is a rare blessing indeed. 	 (Filipi 4:7) A te mauaga o te filemu se fakamanuiaga telā e faigata o maua i te lalolagi tenei o fakalavelave.


The constant dust and wind made life miserable. 	 Ko oko eiloa i te faigata ki a matou a te ‵pefu mo te matagi kolā e agi mai faeloa.


5 How did Sarai respond to Abram’s request? The apostle Peter describes women like her as “hoping in God.” 	 E fakamatala mai ne te apositolo ko Petelu a fāfine e pelā mo tou fafine me e “fakamoemoe ki te Atua.”


Indeed, Jehovah is “God, the Almighty.” 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, a Ieova ko te ‘Atua Malosi Katoatoa.’


How does loving-kindness differ from love? 	 Kae e ‵kese foki eiloa i nisi feitu.


Each time, he saw beyond the immediate temptation and considered the consequences of his actions. 	 I taimi takitasi, ne seki talia ne ia te tofotofoga tenā ke fai ei ke puli i a ia a ikuga o ana faifaiga.


He was saying that Jehovah does not depend on our worship. 	 Ne fai atu a ia me e se fakalagolago a Ieova ki ‵tou tapuakiga.


22 The Sermon on the Mount is certainly full of spiritual gems having many lovely facets. 	 22 E uke ‵ki a koloa tāua kese‵kese i te feitu faka-te-agaga e maua ne tatou i te Lauga i luga i te mauga.


9 Not only did Jesus focus his own life on the Kingdom but he also gathered together a small band of followers. 	 9 Ne seki saga atu fua a Iesu i tena olaga ki te Malo kae ne fakamaopoopo mai foki ne ia se potukau foliki o ana soko.


Others who have endured far less hardship have thought that they had valid reason to become “enraged against Jehovah” or embittered toward his organization. 	 A nisi tino kolā ne fakafesagai atu foki ki nisi mea faiga‵ta ‵ki ne mafau‵fau me e isi eiloa se pogai ‵lei ke “‵lou ei ne latou me ko te Aliki [Ieova]” io me fakaasi atu te lotou kaitaua ki tena fakapotopotoga.


FEELINGS on this matter are mixed. 	 E KESE‵KESE eiloa a lagonaga o tino ki te mataupu tenei.


Let wives be in subjection to their husbands as to the Lord, because a husband is head of his wife as the Christ also is head of the congregation, he being a savior of this body. 	 A koutou e fāfine, ke faka‵logo koutou ki otou avaga, e pelā eiloa mo te otou faka‵logo ki te Aliki.


He had disembarked at Miletus, a port on the Aegean Sea, and had sent for the elders of the Ephesus congregation. 	 Ne oko atu a ia ki Mileto, se taulaga i te Tai o Aetiana, kae ne uga atu ei te fekau ki toeaina i Efeso ke o‵mai.


What work always brings genuine satisfaction? 	 Se a te galuega telā e maua mai i ei te lotomalie tonu?


• Why are prayer and holy spirit important in connection with our service to Jehovah? 	 12. Kaia ne mafai ei o tumau a soko o Iesu i te “fai‵pati atu ne latou a te muna a te Atua mo te loto toa”? 13.


One of the visitors was Mary Zazula from Edmonton, Alberta. 	 Se tokotasi mai i tino asiasi konā, ko Mary Zazula se tino mai i Edmonton, Alberta.


The siege of Jericho, recorded in the book of Joshua, provides an illustration. 	 E tuku mai i te tala o te fakamaseiga o te fa‵kai o Ieliko, telā e tusi i te tusi ko Iosua, se ata fakatusa.


“And it’s cool to be helping where there is a greater need.” 	 “Kae se mea gali ‵ki ke fesoasoani atu i se koga telā e manakogina malosi ei a te fesoasoani.”


More than half of humanity relies on the fresh water that accumulates in mountains . . . 	 E silia atu i te afa o tino i te lalolagi kātoa e fakalagolago ki vai kolā e māfua mai i mauga . . .


Do you see your brothers and sisters as God does—not as a finished product, but as a work in progress? 	 E a, e kilo atu koe ki ou taina mo tuagane e pelā mo te kilokiloga a te Atua—e se pelā me se mea ko oti ne faite, kae e pelā me se mea koi fai eiloa a ‵fuliga ki ei?


16 Parents also provide for their children’s spiritual needs when praying. 	 16 E tausi atu foki a mātua ki manakoga faka-te-agaga o olotou tama‵liki māfai ko ‵talo latou.


Who is Christ using today to direct his congregation, and how should we view this group of anointed Christians? 	 Ko oi e fakaaogā ne Keliso i aso nei ke takitaki ei tena fakapotopotoga, kae e ‵tau o pefea te ‵tou kilokiloga ki te potukau o Kelisiano fakaekegina konei?


“Zealous for Fine Works” 	 Ke “Finafinau . . . o Fai te Mea ‵Lei”


“One day I was with a group of about ten friends when they began discussing religion. 	 “I te aso e tasi ne nofo atu au i se potukau o oku taugasoa e tokosefulu i te taimi ne kamata ei o sau‵tala ki mea fakalotu.


Next comes a prayer for the restoration of God’s people. 	 Mai tua ifo i ei, ko te ‵talo e uiga ki te toe fakafokiatuga o tino o te Atua.


WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 4-10, 2017 	 TE VAIASO I A SETEMA 4-10, 2017


Your efforts can include greeting visitors with a friendly smile, perhaps even helping new ones to their seats. 	 E mafai o aofia i au taumafaiga a te fakatalofa kae fakamisikata atu ki tino ‵fou, kae fesoasoani atu foki i te ‵salaga o olotou nofoaga.


(Ps. 53:1) Others imagine that God is not interested in us humans, so there is no point in our being interested in him. 	 (Salamo 53:1) Kae ma‵natu aka nisi tino me i te Atua e se fiafia mai ki a tatou, tela la, e seai se pogai e ‵tau ei o fia‵fia tatou ki a ia.


• How can envisioning the “cloud of witnesses surrounding us” encourage us to run with endurance? 	 • E mafai pefea o fesoasoani mai a te fakaakoakoga a tino tali‵tonu fakamaoni e tokouke ke manumalo tatou i te fakatau‵telega?


And in 1993 the brothers in Kyrgyzstan hosted a convention at Spartak Stadium in Bishkek for the first time. 	 Kae i 1993, ne fakatoka ne taina i Kyrgyzstan se fono o te atufenua i te Spartak Stadium i Bishkek mō te taimi muamua.


Christian elders can do much good by encouraging newer ones. 	 E mafai o uke a mea e fai ne toeaina māfai e fakamalosi atu latou ki tino ‵fou.


What hope did Job express, as recorded at Job 14:13-15, and how can this comfort bereaved ones today? 	 Se a te fakamoemoega telā ne taku mai ne Iopu, telā ne tusi ki lalo i te Iopu 14:13-15, kae e fakamafanafana mai pefea te mea tenā ki tino kolā ko ‵mate olotou tino ‵pele i aso nei?


So it was bad judgment on Josiah’s part to battle against Necho. 	 Tela la, ne fai ne Iosia se fakaikuga ‵se ke taua atu ki a Neko.


(John 16:12, 13) Only after Pentecost of 33 C.E. when they were anointed by God’s spirit to be future kings did Jesus’ followers discern that their thrones would be in heaven. 	 (Ioane 16:12, 13) Ko te otiga fua o te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A. i te taimi ne fakaeke ei latou ne te agaga o te Atua ke fai mo tupu i aso mai mua, ne fatoā malamalama ei a soko o Iesu me i olotou pulega fakatupu ka maua loa i te lagi.


I was desperately lonely. 	 Ne mafatia au ona ko toku nofo tokotasi.


People were asked what factors are important for a good marriage. 	 Ne fesili atu ki tino me ne a mea e tāua ke manuia ei te avaga.


(Psalm 104:4) Numbering perhaps hundreds of millions, God’s angels are busy “carrying out his word” and “doing his will.” 	 (Salamo 104:4) E se taumate, e nofo ki te selau miliona agelu a te Atua e fakalave‵lave i te ‘fakataunuga o ana muna’ kae “fai tena loto.”


Paul provided the key in his profound statement about Jesus Christ: “Carefully concealed in him are all the treasures of wisdom and of knowledge.” 	 Ne tuku mai ne Paulo a te kī i ana pati e uiga ki a Iesu Keliso: “A ia ko te kī telā e ‵tala i ei a koloa ‵funa o te poto mo te iloa o te Atua.”


He cleansed the temple in Jerusalem twice—first at the start of his ministry and second toward the end. 	 Ne faka‵ma fakalua ne ia a te faletapu i Ielusalema—muamua la, i te kamataga o tena galuega talai, a ko te lua i te fakaotiotiga o tena galuega.


Peter spoke those words in a most unusual setting—in the home of a Gentile named Cornelius. 	 Ne fai atu ne Petelu a pati konā i te fale o se tino mai Fenua Fakaa‵tea e igoa ki a Konelio.


We can pursue love and mildness of temper 	 E mafai o taumafai tatou o fakaasi atu te alofa mo te loto maulalo


14 By extending forgiveness, Jesus’ disciples would move people to respond with a forgiving spirit. 	 14 Mai te fakalauefa atu o te alofa fakamagalo, e fakamalosi aka ne soko o Iesu a tino ke fakamagalo ne latou a tino.


(2 Chronicles 36:5; Jeremiah 22:17; 26:20-24) It is no wonder that the anguished prophet Habakkuk cried out: “How long, O Jehovah?”—Habakkuk 1:2. 	 (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 36:5; Ielemia 22:17; 26:20-24) E se tioa eiloa o kalaga atu penei te pelofeta fanoanoa ko Sapakuka, “Te Aliki, afea e fakalogo mai ei koe ki aku talosaga mō se fesoasoani?”—Sapakuka 1:2.


(Luke 4:43) Now, if you had to choose a single word to characterize Jesus’ ministry, you would likely select the word “love,” would you not? 	 (Luka 4:43) E seai se fakalotolotolua me ka filifili aka ne koe a te pati ko te “alofa,” ke fakamatala atu i ei a te galuega telā ne fai ne Iesu, i ne?


She was especially moved by this thought: “When Jehovah forgives our sins, we need not feel that we bear the stain of such sins for the rest of our life.”* Elaine says: “I realized that I had not believed that Jehovah could fully forgive me, and I thought that I would carry this burden for the rest of my life. 	 Ne otia malosi te loto o tou fafine i te manatu tenei: “Kafai e fakamagalo ne Ieova a ‵tou agasala, e se ‵tau o mafau‵fau tatou me i lailaiga o agasala konā ka tauave faeloa ne tatou i ‵tou olaga kātoa.”* Muna a Elaine: “Ko lavea ne au me ne seki talitonu au me e mafai o fakamagalo katoatoa au ne Ieova, kae ne manatu aka au me ka tauave ne au a te amoga tenei i toku olaga kātoa.


The apostle Paul stated: “Do not be misled. 	 Ne fai mai te apositolo ko Paulo: “Sa fakavale‵vale koutou.


They can look back on their faithful life course with hearts full of exultation and gratitude. 	 E mafai o toe ‵kilo atu latou ki tua i olotou olaga ne ola latou i ei mo te fakamaoni mo loto e ‵fonu i te fiafia mo te loto fakafetai.


However, his plans changed when he read the literature of the Bible Students and began to associate with them. 	 Kae ne ‵fuli ana palani i te taimi ne faitau ne ia te tusi a tino A‵koga ki te Tusi Tapu kae kamata o fesokotaki mo latou.


(Luke 19:43) Any who had lingered were trapped! 	 (Luka 19:43) So se tino ne nofo i loto i te fa‵kai ko lave i te matāsele!


It is disrespectful to consider those of another nation to be inferior to people in one’s own country. 	 Se uiga sē āva ke mafau‵fau tatou i tino o nisi fenua e ma‵lalo ifo i tino o ‵tou fenua.


You will be rewarded with a clear understanding of this vital Scriptural truth as you consider the discussion of Armageddon’s real meaning in the next article. 	 Ka fakamanuiagina koe māfai ko maua ne koe se malamalama manino e uiga ki te munatonu faka-te-Tusi Tapu tāua tenei mai te sukesuke ki te uiga tonu o Amaketo i te suā mataupu.


Their fear of God spared them all of that. 	 Ona ko te mataku ki te Atua ne puipui ei laua mai i lagonaga sē ‵lei konā.


Recommendations: With wholesome friends or family; not with problem drinkers. 	 Manatu: Fakatasi mo taugasoa io me ko kāiga kolā e mafai o fakamalosi atu koe i se auala ‵lei; e se mo tino inu kolā e faka‵tupu fakalavelave.


Christ thus leads the congregation by means of the spirit-anointed “faithful and discreet slave” and its Governing Body. 	 Telā la, e takitaki ne Keliso a te fakapotopotoga e auala i te “tavini fakamaoni kae poto,” kolā ko oti ne fakaekegina ki tena agaga tapu, mo tena Potukau Pule.


▪ The Amen. 	 ▪ Te Amene.


8 Jehovah made a covenant with Israel. 	 8 Ne fai eiloa ne Ieova se feagaiga mo Isalaelu.


“SO GLAD WE CAME HERE!” 	 “SE MEA FAKAFIAFIA EILOA ME NE AU‵MAI MATOU KI KONEI”


(Romans 1:24, 28; 7:21-25) On the other hand, the expression “the fruitage of the spirit” implies that the qualities listed are, not the results of efforts in so-called character development or personality enhancement, but the results of the operation of God’s spirit on a person. 	 (Loma 1:24, 28; 7:21-25) I te suā feitu, a te tugāpati ko te “fua o te agaga” e fakaasi mai i ei me i uiga kolā ne fakasolo mai, e se ko ikuga o taumafaiga i te atiakaga o uiga ‵lei io me ko uiga eiloa ne tupu aka mo se tino, kae ko ikuga o te galuega a te agaga o te Atua i se tino.


A husband named Leo faced a different situation. 	 Ne fakafesagai a te tagata avaga ko Leo mo se tulaga e ‵kese.


He points to his own fine works as evidence of God’s backing. 	 Ne fakasino atu a ia ki ana galuega ‵lei me ko fakamaoniga o te ‵lago atu o te Atua ki a ia.


(Matt. 9:36; read Mark 6:34.) 	 (Mata. 9:36; faitau te Maleko 6:34.)


Jehovah commanded Israel not to engage in strife with the sons of Esau. 	 Ne fakatonu atu a Ieova ki te kau Isalaelu ke sē taua atu ki tama‵liki a Esau.


(Isa. 53:3, 5) Even some of Jesus’ loyal disciples were disappointed at his not providing political deliverance. 	 (Isaia 53:3, 5) Ke oko foki eiloa ki nisi soko o Iesu kolā ne a‵lofa fakamaoni ne seki fia‵fia me ne seki fakasaoloto latou mai i pulega fakapolitiki.


In the following centuries, this doctrine unscripturally elevated Jesus to equality with Jehovah and made God’s holy spirit, or active force, into a person. 	 I senitenali kolā ne ‵soko atu ki ei, ne fakamaluga aka a Iesu ne te akoakoga tenei e se maua i te Tusi Tapu ke ‵pau laua mo Ieova, kae ne fai mai foki latou me i te agaga tapu o te Atua, io me ko tena malosi galue, se pelesona.


(Acts 5:29) Hence, she tactfully explains to her mate that even if he chooses to be there, she personally cannot. 	 (Galuega 5:29) Tela la, e fakamatala atu ne ia mo te atamai ki tena avaga me e tiga eiloa e filifili aka ne tou tagata ke nofo atu a ia i konā, e se mafai eiloa ne ia o kau atu ki ei.


On the one hand, being fanatic about cleanliness can rob us of the joy of living. 	 I te suā feitu, kafai ko tō fakavalevale se tino ki te tu ‵mā, e mafai o galo i a ia a te fiafia ki te olaga.


Although many are impressed by the work and conduct of Jehovah’s Witnesses, most do not take the good news and the Bible’s warnings seriously. 	 E ui eiloa te fia‵fia o tino e tokouke ki te galuega mo amioga a Molimau a Ieova, e se fia ‵saga tonu atu a te tokoukega o tino ki te tala ‵lei mo te fekau mai loto i te Tusi Tapu.


What should they do to gain God’s favor again? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne latou ko te mea ke toe maua te taliaga a te Atua?


And those wicked priests were turning a blind eye to such immorality!—Leviticus 19:29; Deuteronomy 5:18; 23:17. 	 Kae ne seki fia ‵saga atu a faitaulaga ma‵sei konā ki amioga finalalolagi penā!—Levitiko 19:29; Teutelonome 5:18; 23:17.


With regard to the word here translated “cling,” one Bible scholar states that “the language indicates a very close and intimate relationship.” 	 Ne fai mai se tino poto e tokotasi i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te pati telā ne ‵fuli i konei ki te “‵piki ‵mau,” me “i te ‵gana Epelu e fakaasi mai i ei se fesokotakiga ‵pili ‵ki.”


As you work together in worthwhile pursuits, your interests, priorities, and habits will gradually harmonize with those of your spouse until, like Aquila and Priscilla, you will increasingly think, feel, and act as “one flesh.” 	 I te taimi e ga‵lue fakatasi ei koulua i fakamoemoega ‵lei, ka gasolo malielie eiloa o fetaui ‵lei a mea e manako koe ki ei, mea kolā e fakamuamua ne koe, mo faifaiga ‵lei mo mea e manako ki ei tau avaga ke oko ki te taimi ko momea aka ei ou mafaufauga, lagonaga, mo faifaiga e pelā me se “foitino e tasi.”


2 “Discipline” refers to chastisement, correction, instruction, and education. 	 2 E fakauiga eiloa a “pati polopoloki” ki te fakasalaga, fakatonutonuga mo akoakoga.


45:1; 47:13–48:29—What do “the land” and its allotment represent? 	 45:1; 47:13–48:29—Se a te mea e fakasino atu ki ei te “fenua” mo tena vaevaega?


(Isaiah 59:1) The psalmist David sang: “Jehovah is giving support to all who are falling, and is raising up all who are bowed down.” 	 (Isaia 59:1) Ne usu mai te faisalamo ko Tavita: “E fesoasoani a [Ieova] ki a latou katoa kolā e puapuagatia; e faka‵tu ake ne ia latou katoa kolā e pakū.”


Will they too receive a resurrection? 	 E mata, ka toe faka‵tu aka foki latou?


The purpose of that question is not to arouse skepticism but to strengthen your faith. 	 A te pogai o te fesili tenā e se ko te ati aka o te fakalotolotolua kae ke fakamalosi aka ei a te fakatuanaki.


• How can we be joyful yet serious about our ministry? 	 • E mafai pefea o fia‵fia kae fakatāua foki ne tatou a te ‵tou galuega talai?


How does faithful endurance fortify hope? 	 E fakamalosi aka pefea ne te kufaki mo te fakamaoni a te fakamoemoega?


They never forget that they have been commissioned by God and are preaching his message.—2 Corinthians 2:17. 	 E se mafai eiloa o puli i a latou te fakatonuga a te Atua ke talai atu ne latou tena fekau.—2 Kolinito 2:17.


Her husband served as an overseer for more than 20 years before his death. 	 Ne tavini atu tena avaga e pelā me se ovasia mō tausaga e silia atu i te 20 a koi tuai o mate atu tou tagata.


Completed by the prophet Samuel about 1100 B.C.E., it covers events that span some 330 years—from the death of Joshua to the enthronement of Israel’s first king. 	 Ne fakaoti ne te pelofeta ko Samuelu a te tusi tenā kāti i te 1100 T.L.M., kae e aofia i ei a mea ne ‵tupu i loto i tausaga e 330—mai te mate o Iosua ki te fakasopoga o te tupu muamua o Isalaelu.


(Galatians 5:22, 23; 1 John 5:19) Therefore, we can be grateful when we are reminded of Jehovah’s requirements during our personal Bible study, by appointed elders, and at our meetings, assemblies, and conventions. 	 (Kalatia 5:22, 23; 1 Ioane 5:19) Tela la, e mafai ne tatou o maua te loto fakafetai māfai e fakamasaua mai ki a tatou a nisi tulafono a Ieova kolā e maua mai i ‵tou sukesukega totino ki te Tusi Tapu, mai toeaina tofia io me mai i ‵tou fakatasiga, fono fo‵liki pelā foki mo fono ‵lasi.


Thus, Abram could later be referred to as coming from “the other side of the [Euphrates] River.”—Joshua 24:3. 	 Tela la, ne mafai o fai fakamuli atu me ne vau a Apelamo mai “te suā feitu o te Vaitafe [ko Eufilate].”—Iosua 24:3, NW.


The festival gave them ample opportunity to reflect on Jehovah’s fatherly care. 	 Ne tuku atu i te fakamanatuga tenā se avanoaga lasi ke masaua ne latou te tausiga a Ieova ki a latou e pelā me se tamana.


In that anointed Christians and their “other sheep” companions use valuable resources from the nations in order to advance pure worship. 	 E fakaaogā ne Kelisiano fakaekegina mo olotou taugasoa ko nisi “mamoe” a koloa tāua mai i malo ki te faiga ke gasolo atu ki mua te tapuakiga ‵mā.


(1 Corinthians 16:9) Nevertheless, the Bible does not state that Jehovah will wait until every individual on earth has received a personal witness. 	 (1 Kolinito 16:9) Kae e se fai mai te Tusi Tapu me ka fakatali a Ieova ke āsi atu a tino talai ki tino taki tokotasi katoa i te lalolagi kātoa.


“Be Vigilant With a View to Prayers,” 11/15 	 “Ke Mataala Kae ‵Talo Malosi,” 11/15


Through this arrangement, God not only emphasized the sacredness of life but also illustrated how the elders assist us, what true repentance involves, and why we can be completely confident of Jehovah’s forgiveness. 	 E auala i te fakatokaga tenei, e se faka‵mafa mai fua ne te Atua a te ‵malu o te ola kae e fakaasi mai foki ne ia a te auala e mafai o fesoasoani mai a toeaina ki a tatou, mea e aofia i te salamō tonu, mo te pogai e mafai ei o tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou ki te loto fakamagalo o Ieova.


(Deuteronomy 18:18; Micah 5:2) His life and death on earth would be central to the vindication of Jehovah’s universal sovereignty, so that the angels could say: “Glory in the heights above to God.”—Luke 2:14. 	 (Teutelonome 18:18; Mika 5:2) A tena ola mo tena mate i te lalolagi ko te ‵toe mea tāua i te faka‵leiga o te pulega a Ieova i te lagi mo te lalolagi, ko te mea ke mafai o fai mai agelu penei: “Ko te vikiga o te Atua i koga tafasili i te maluga.”—Luka 2:14.


How do true Christians understand the meaning of brotherly love? 	 Se a te malamalama o Kelisiano ‵tonu i te uiga o te alofa fakataina?


In the case of Christians, they need to be firmly rooted in Jesus Christ in order to stand firm. 	 Ne tusi mai penei a Paulo: “Ona ko te mea ko oti ne talia ne koutou a Keliso Iesu ko te Aliki, tela la, ke ola koutou i a ia.


(John 17:20, 21) Out of love, God sent his Son to give his life for the salvation of the anointed ones and the world of obedient mankind. 	 • E iloa pefea ne te kau fakaekegina me ko maua ne latou te kalagāga faka-te-lagi? • Ne a auala e galue ei te agaga o te Atua i nisi mamoe?


(Hebrews 10:35-38) Timely counsel indeed! 	 (Epelu 10:35-38) Ne meakai eiloa konā i te taimi tonu!


Jeremiah similarly felt discouraged by the opposition, ridicule, and apathy he met up with. 	 Ne penā loa a lagonaga o Ielemia me ne loto vāivāi a ia ona ko ‵tekemaiga, fakatauemuga mo te sē fia saga mai o tino ki a ia.


We had a much loftier understanding of the real issues involved. 	 Ne lasi ‵ki te motou mainaga e uiga ki mea ‵tonu kolā e aofia i te kinauga tenei.


While “the love of God” moves us to “observe his commandments,” we conquer the world through “our faith” in Jehovah God, his Word, and his Son.—1 John 1:7; 4:7; 5:3, 4. 	 Ona ko te “alofa ki te Atua” e fakamalosi aka ei tatou ke “faka‵logo ki ana fakatonuga,” kae e fakatakavale ne tatou te lalolagi e auala i “‵tou fakatuanaki” ki a Ieova te Atua, tena Muna mo tena Tama.—1 Ioane 1:7; 4:7; 5:3, 4.


Many have family obligations. 	 E tokouke i a latou e isi ne olotou tiute faka-te-kāiga.


• What is involved in mental-regulating? 	 • Ne a mea e aofia i te puti ake i mafaufauga o Ieova?


It would be fitting to ask ourselves what sort of questions about eating and drinking? 	 Ne a vaegā fesili e ‵lei ke fesili ifo ne tatou e uiga ki te ‵kai mo te inu?


And because of his faithfulness to Jehovah while on earth, Jesus “became responsible for everlasting salvation to all those obeying him.” 	 Kae ona ko tena fakamaoni ki a Ieova i te taimi ne nofo ei i te lalolagi, ne fai a Iesu mo “māfuaga o te fakaolataga e se gata mai ki tino katoa kolā e faka‵logo ki a ia.”


• How did the Servant “bring a righteous standing to many”? 	 • Ne aumai pefea ne te Tavini se “tulaga amiotonu” ki tino e tokouke?


We also attended conventions, though we had to put forth great effort to save enough money for the trip. 	 Ne ‵kau foki matou ki fono o te atufenua, faitalia me ne taumafai malosi matou o ‵teu a tupe ke lava mō te malaga.


Hence, the expression “faithful and discreet slave” refers to all members of that anointed spiritual nation as a group on earth at any particular time from 33 C.E. until now, just as every Israelite living at any time from 1513 B.C.E. until Pentecost 33 C.E. was part of the pre-Christian servant class. Who, though, are the “domestics,” who receive spiritual nourishment from the slave? 	 Tela la, e fakasino atu a te tugāpati ko te “tavini fakamaoni kae poto” ki tino katoa o te fenua faka-te-agaga telā ne fakaekegina e pelā me se potukau i te lalolagi talu mai te 33 T.A. ke oko mai ki aso nei, e pelā eiloa mo tino Isalaelu kolā ne fai muamua pelā me se tavini talu mai te 1513 T.L.M. ke oko ki te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A. Ko oi la a “isi tavini” kolā ka maua ne latou a meakai faka-te-agaga mai te tavini tenā?


But I visited them in different villages and encouraged them to study the Bible. 	 Kae ne asi atu au ki a latou i fakai kese‵kese kae fakamalosi latou ke suke‵suke ki te Tusi Tapu.


However, the actions of some in the congregation had made him feel disappointed and somewhat bitter. 	 E ui i ei, ne sē fiafia kae kaitaua tou tagata ki faifaiga a nisi tino i te fakapotopotoga.


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


Build your family up spiritually, visit the sick, and encourage the weak. 	 Ke ati aka tou kāiga i te feitu faka-te-agaga, āsi atu ki tino ma‵saki, kae fakamalosi atu a tino vāi‵vai.


The lesson is clear: Maintaining a good relationship with Jehovah will greatly contribute to the solidity of a marriage. 	 E manino ‵lei te akoakoga i konei: A te fakatumauga o se fesokotakiga ‵lei mo Ieova e maua ei se fakaipoipoga malosi ‵ki.


How does the world in general view marriage and divorce? 	 Se a te kilokiloga masani a te lalolagi ki te fakaipoipoga mo te ‵talaga o avaga?


Thinking and meditating on such questions can help us to deepen the feelings we have for Jehovah in our hearts. 	 A te mafaufau ‵loto ki fesili penā e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke fakamalosi aka ei a lagonaga o tatou ki a Ieova i ‵tou loto.


Members of the congregation needed to rekindle their first love for Jehovah. 	 Ne ‵tau o toe fakamalosi aka ne tino i te fakapotopotoga a te lotou a‵lofa ki a Ieova telā ne maua ne latou muamua.


We can draw a lesson from their success. 	 E mafai pefea o fakaoti ne tatou te fakatau‵telega, e pelā mo te mea ne fai ne latou?


As we observe the fulfillment of such prophecies, our faith is strengthened and so is our conviction that we are living in the time of the end. 	 Kafai ko matea atu ne tatou a te fakataunuga o vaegā valoaga konā, e fakamalosigina i ei te ‵tou fakatuanaki penā foki loa mo te ‵tou talitonuga me ko ‵nofo atu nei tatou i te taimi o te gataga.


What an example of faith and endurance! 	 Ma‵faga o fakaakoakoga gali o te fakatuanaki mo te lotomau!


It involves graciousness, love, kindness, and goodness. 	 E aofia i ei te mataalofa, te alofa, te atafai, mo te fai mea ‵lei.


10. Describe the first type of soil in Jesus’ illustration, and explain its meaning. 	 10 Ne tō te fuaga ki “te alatu,” telā ko te laukele muamua, kae “ne lakalaka ne tino” a te fuaga tenā.


Avoid letting such things as comfort, leisure, and entertainment dampen your desire to expend yourself in God’s service. 	 Ke mo a ma talia ne koe a vaegā mea pelā mo se olaga gali mo fakafiafiaga ke fakavāivāi ei tou manakoga ke fakaaoga tou olaga i te taviniga ki te Atua.


• How are Christ’s true followers distinguished from the false? 	 • E ‵kese pefea a soko ‵tonu o Keliso mai i soko ‵loi?


During David’s trials, Jehovah loyally guided, protected, and delivered him. 	 I te taimi ne fepaki ei a Tavita mo tofotofoga, ne alofa fakamaoni a Ieova o takitaki, puipui, kae fakasao tou tagata.


But such notions are unfounded. 	 Kae e se ‵tau eiloa o maua ne tatou a manatu konā.


DRAMATIC CHANGES IN OUR LIVES 	 ‵FULIGA ‵LASI KI MOTOU OLAGA


What a privilege we have to share in the worldwide Kingdom-preaching and disciple-making work! 	 Ma‵faga o tauliaga gali ko maua ne tatou ke ‵kau atu ki te galuega ko te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei o te Malo i te lalolagi kātoa mo te faiga o soko!


Attraction to the Opposite Sex 	 Te Fiafai Atu ki se Tagata


8 Secret 5. 	 MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA


9 Our prayers for anointed Christians and for their “other sheep” companions give evidence of our concern for God’s organization. 	 9 A ‵tou ‵talo mō Kelisiano fakaekegina mo olotou taugasoa ko ‘nisi mamoe’ e fakamaoni atu ei te ‵tou manava‵se ki te fakapotopotoga a te Atua.


How does the material published for young people help them, and how can it benefit others too? 	 Ne fesoasoani atu pefea a tusi mō talavou, kae ne aoga foki pefea ki nisi tino?


Still, John Adams evidently had his doubts that people are really equal, for he wrote: “Inequality of Mind and Body are so established by God Almighty in his Constitution of Human Nature that no art or policy can ever plane them down to a level.” 	 Kae ne foliga mai me ne fakalotolotolua eiloa a John Adams i ana pati konā me e ‵pau eiloa a tulaga o tino katoa, me ne tusi mai a ia, penei: “E se mafai ne se fuafuaga poto io me se tulafono o faka‵pau a tino me ne fakatoka ne te Atua Malosi Katoatoa te Mafaufau mo te Foitino o te tino ke se ‵pau e ‵tusa mo ana Tulafono ki te Faitega o te Tino.”


(Read Jeremiah 18:6.) 	 (Faitau te Ielemia 18:6, NW. *) E maua foki ne te Atua a te pulega ke fulifuli tatou taki tokotasi.


What can help present-day marriages to be happy and a cause for praise to God? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o fesoasoani ki avaga i aso nei ke fia‵fia kae fai mo pogai o tavaega ki te Atua?


17 One day at school, Sheila’s class was temporarily left without supervision. 	 17 I te aso e tasi i te akoga, ne seki ai se faiakoga telā ne tausi atu ki te vasega o Sheila.


Those who act on these Bible principles truly “honor widows.” (1 Timothy 5:3) To honor a person means, in effect, to demonstrate respect for that one. 	 A latou kolā e tau‵tali ki fakatakitakiga konei mai te Tusi Tapu e fakaasi atu i ei te “ava ki fafine kola ko ‵mate tonu olotou avaga.” (1 Timoteo 5:3) Te uiga o te āva ki se tino ko te fakaaloalo atu ki ei.


So the dead cannot help or harm the living. 	 Tela la, e se mafai ne tino ‵mate o fesoasoani io me faka‵mae atu ki tino ola.


Phillip was stunned. 	 Ne poi masei eiloa a Filipo.


5:27—What is meant by the ‘falling away of the thigh’ of a wife guilty of adultery? 	 5:27, NW—Se a te uiga o te ‘‵to keatea o te kauaga’ o se fafine avaga telā ko agasala i te mulilua?


For the answer, consider the words of the apostle Paul recorded in his letter to Christians in Rome. 	 Ke maua te tali, mafaufau ki pati a te apositolo ko Paulo kolā ne tusi i tena tusi ki Kelisiano i Loma.


When your mate wanted to talk, did you listen—even if you did not feel particularly inclined to do so? 	 I te taimi ne faipati atu ei tau avaga e mata, ne fakalogologo koe ki ei—faitalia me ne seki manako koe ke fai penā?


He will even restore his loyal ones to their youth so that they can benefit from his care forever.—Job 33:25; read Hebrews 6:10. 	 Ka toe fakafoki atu ne ia ana tino a‵lofa fakamaoni ki te lotou tulaga talavou ko te mea ke mafai o maua ne latou a mea aoga mai i tena tausiga ki te se-gata-mai.—Iopu 33:25; faitau te Epelu 6:10.


He said: “Mark well that the ravens neither sow seed nor reap, and they have neither barn nor storehouse, and yet God feeds them. 	 Ne fai atu a ia, penei: “Mafaufau ake koutou ki manulele; e se ‵toki lakau, e se fakaputuputu mea, e seai foki ne olotou fale koloa mo fale saito.


When the Romans returned in 70 C.E., flight became impossible. 	 I te taimi ne toe ‵foki mai ei a te kau Loma i te 70 T.A, ko sē mafai eiloa o tiakina a Ielusalema.


In addition to restoring his Son’s knowledge of the complete history of heavenly and earthly life witnessed during the Son’s prehuman existence, Jehovah added what Jesus had experienced as a perfect human. 	 I tafa o te fakamasaua atu ki tena Tama e uiga ki mea katoa i te lagi mo te lalolagi a koi tuai o liu tino a ia, ne fakaopoopo atu ne Ieova ke masaua ne Iesu ana mea katoa ne fai e pelā me se tino ‵lei katoatoa faka-te-foitino.


Such disasters as the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, in New York City and Washington, D.C., bring us face-to-face with the fact that “the last enemy,” death, gathers its victims from all walks of life and from all age groups, sometimes taking thousands in a matter of minutes.—1 Corinthians 15:26. 	 A vaegā fakalavelave pelā mo te osoatuga o te kau takafia‵toa i a Setema 11, 2001, i New York City mo Washington, D.C., e fai ei ke fatoā ‵saga tonu atu tatou ki te manatu me i te ‘‵toe fili sili,’ ko te mate, e oko atu ki so se tino faitalia tena tulaga mo tena matua. I nisi taimi, e tamate ei a te fia afe o tino i nāi minute fua.—1 Kolinito 15:26.


Who only can take away your integrity? 	 Ko oi te tino e tokotasi fua e mafai o ave keatea ne ia tou fakamaoni?


God’s own Son knew that we should, for Jesus said to his disciples: “The spirit . . . will guide you into all the truth.” 	 Ne iloa ne te Tama e tokotasi a te Atua me e ‵tau eiloa tatou o fai penā, me ne fai atu a Iesu ki ana soko: “Kafai e oko mai te agaga . . . ka takitaki ne ia koutou ki muna‵tonu katoa.”


To make the most of that Word, we are wise not to wait for a challenging situation to arise before seeking helpful words in the Scriptures. 	 Ko te mea ke maua a mea aogā mai te Muna tenā, e ‵poto tatou ke mo a e faka‵tali ke tupu se mea faigata mai mua o ‵sala atu ki ne pati fesoasoani i te Tusi Tapu.


In this article, we will consider Abraham’s great-grandson Joseph and his experience with his brothers. 	 I te mataupu tenei, ka mafau‵fau tatou ki te mokopu o Apelaamo ko Iosefa mo te mea ne tupu ki a ia mo ana taina.


What have advances in man’s understanding of the universe revealed? 	 Ne a mea ko iloa atu ona ko te malamalama o tino i mea i te lagi mo te lalolagi?


To illustrate how this might be done, let us look for positive characteristics in two men who are at times cast in a negative light. 	 Ko te mea ke fakaataata i ‵tou mafaufau a mea kolā e ‵tau o fai, ke onoono tatou ki uiga ‵lei o tāgata e tokolua kolā ne lauiloa me ne fai ne laua a mea ‵se.


The whole man, who is really dead, is brought back to life by a new creative act of God.” 	 Ko te ‵toe fakaolamaiga o te tino telā ko mate tonu, e auala i te faiga o galuega ‵fou a te Atua.”


Author W. S. Williams notes: “The general testimony is that all Christians in the primitive Church . . . preached the gospel.” 	 Ne fai mai ne te tino tusitala ko W. S. Williams a te mea tenei: “A te fakamaoniga kātoa me i Kelisiano katoa i te Lotu taumua . . . ne talai atu ne latou te tala ‵lei.”


16 To help us in our efforts to oppose the Devil, we should pray for and will receive the most powerful force in the universe—God’s holy spirit. 	 16 Ke fesoasoani mai i ‵tou taumafaiga ke ‵teke atu te Tiapolo, e ‵tau o ‵talo tatou ke maua te ‵toe ‵mana malosi i te lagi mo te lalolagi kātoa—ko te agaga tapu o te Atua.


(Deuteronomy 22:8) If someone fell because this safety law had not been observed, God held the owner responsible. 	 (Teutelonome 22:8) Kafai ne to se tino ona ko te sē fakalogo o se tino ki te tulafono tenā, ne fai atu te Atua me e ‵tau o fakasala te tino tenā.


(Read 2 Samuel 17:27-29.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Samuelu 17:27-29.)


Read the account at John 11:1-44, and you will see how vivid the details are. 	 Faitau ki te tala i te Ioane 11:1-44, kae ka lavea atu ei ne koe te manino ‵lei o fakamatalaga i ei.


(Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 12:22-24) Jesus is the mediator. 	 (Ielemia 31:31-34; Epelu 12:22-24) A Iesu ko te sokoga i te va o latou.


JONATHAN must have been astonished by the way young David faced the giant Goliath. 	 NE MAFAI eiloa o ofo a Ionatana i te auala ne fakafesagai atu ei a te talavou ko Tavita ki te mafi ko Koliata.


(Matt. 9:36) Understandably, such ones may be wary of becoming involved in discussions about the Bible. 	 (Mataio 9:36) E malamalama tatou, me i vaegā tino penā e mafai o fakaeteete i te aofia o latou i sau‵talaga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


For example, David was eager to extol Jehovah’s kingship. 	 E pelā mo Tavita, ne loto fiafia a ia ke tavae atu ki te pulega fakatupu a Ieova.


Jesus was no stranger to death while he was on earth. 	 Ne masani ‵lei a Iesu ki te mate i tena nofoga i te lalolagi.


3 Shaky legs, failing eyesight, and toothless gums are certainly not what God originally purposed for mankind. 	 3 A mea katoa konā ne seki aofia i te fuafuaga muamua a te Atua mō tino.


A Brief Review 	 Ke Toe Onoono ki ei


How can we use our tongue to build up and to heal? 	 E mafai pefea ne tatou o fakaaogā ‵tou gutu ke fakamalosi kae ati aka ei a nisi tino?


For example, the former chairman of the International Academy for Freedom of Religion and Belief argued: “The religious rights of a religion should not be denied simply because its convictions are viewed by society as unacceptable or unconventional.” 	 Ne kinau mai te takitaki fono mua o te International Academy for Freedom of Religion and Belief, penei: “E se ‵tau o fakasēaogā a te saolotoga o se lotu ona fua ko te ‵teke io me ko te se ‵lago mai o te tokoukega o tino ki ana akoakoga.”


What about expressing appreciation to members of our own family? 	 Kae e a la a pati fakamālō kolā e mafai o tuku atu ne tatou ki tino o ‵tou kāiga?


11 Without a telescope, David could see only a few thousand stars. 	 11 E aunoa mo se mea fakaata, ne mafai fua o lavea ne Tavita se fia afe o fetu.


He opened it and drank the liquid inside. 	 Ne ‵tala ne ia kae inu ne ia a mea i ei.


He may allow situations to develop that reveal our true motives and heart condition. 	 E mafai o talia ne ia ke ‵tupu a nisi mea kolā e fakaasi mai i ei a ‵tou lagonaga ‵tonu mo mea i loto i ‵tou ‵kano loto.


These articles examine three Bible accounts that will assist us to have Jehovah’s view of justice. 	 Ka fakamatala mai i te mataupu tenei a tala e tolu i te Tusi Tapu kolā ka fesoasoani mai ke maua te kilokiloga a Ieova ki te fakamaoni.


What kind of love should we have for our neighbor? 2 When Jesus said that we should love our neighbor, he was speaking of more than friendship. 	 2 I te taimi ne fai mai ei a Iesu me e ‵tau o a‵lofa tatou ki ‵tou tuakoi, ne faipati a ia ki se mea telā e sili atu i te faiga o taugasoa.


“It is necessary for us to pay more than the usual attention to the things heard by us, that we may never drift away.”—HEBREWS 2:1. 1. 	 “Ko ‵tau ei mo tatou o puke mautakitaki ki mea tonu ko oti ne lagona ne tatou, ko te mea ke mo a ma olo tatou keatea mai i ei.”—EPELU 2:1.


We must rein in, or control, our thinking and feelings and imitate the way Jehovah thinks, feels, and acts. 	 E ‵tau o pule atu tatou ki ‵tou mafaufauga mo lagonaga kae fakaakoako ki mafaufauga, lagonaga, mo faifaiga a Ieova.


“[God] becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.”—HEB. 	 Ke ‵Sala Atu Mo Te Loto Finafinau Ki Fakamanuiaga A Ieova


Moreover, we can look forward to the day when all mankind will display zeal for true worship in honor of our Creator, Jehovah. 	 E se gata i ei, e ‵kilo atu eiloa tatou ki mua ki te aso telā ka fakaasi atu ei ne tino katoa a te loto finafinau ki te tapuakiga tonu e fakaaloalo atu ei ki ‵tou Mafuaga, ko Ieova.


How did Jehovah sustain his people in the wilderness? 	 Ne tausi pefea ne Ieova ana tino i te koga lavaki?


It was a means of giving help that was effective from a distance, Paul and Epaphras being far away from Colossae. 	 Ko te vaegā fesoasoani telā e mafai o avatu mai se koga ‵mao, me ne ‵mao atu a Paulo mo Epafala mai i Kolose.


By 2015, the number of people displaced from their homes by war or persecution had grown to some 65 million. 	 Ke oko atu ki te tausaga ko te 2015, a te aofaki o tino kolā ne ‵tele keatea atu mai i olotou fale ona ko taua io me ko fakasauaga ne gasolo aka ki te 65 miliona.


18. How do elders promote peace among themselves? 18 Congregation elders take the lead in being peacemakers. 	 18 E fai ne toeaina o te fakapotopotoga a te takitakiga i te fakatupuga o te filemu.


However, God’s Word invites us to search for treasures that truly affect us. 	 Kae e ‵kami tatou ne te Muna a te Atua ke ‵sala atu ki koloa kolā e pokotia tonu tatou i ei.


9 The “master” is Jesus Christ. 	 9 A te “pule” ko Iesu Keliso.


See The Watchtower, January 1, 2007, pages 27-28, paragraphs 9-13. 	 Ke onoono ki Te Faleleoleo Maluga i a Ianuali 1, 2007, te itulau e 29-30, te palakalafa e 9-13.


(Read Malachi 3:17, 18.) 	 (Faitau te Malaki 3:17, 18.)


(Eph. 5:16) A century ago, our brothers were busy and accomplished much. 	 (Efe. 5:16) I se selau tausaga ko ‵teka, ne maua ne ‵tou taina a ikuga ‵gali e uke mai te fakalave‵lave malosi i te faiga o te galuega.


Some of us have stood face-to-face with giant challenges, but with full reliance on Jehovah, we took on those “Goliaths” and conquered them. 	 Ko oti ne fe‵paki a nisi tino o tatou mo mea faiga‵ta ‵ki, kae mai te fakalagolago katoatoa ki a Ieova, ne mafai ei o fakatakavale ne tatou a mea faiga‵ta e pelā mo te lasi o “Koliata.”


• How does Jehovah assure us that he loves us as individuals? 	 Se a te mea e manako a Satani ke tali‵tonu tatou ki ei e uiga ki te kilokiloga a Ieova ki a tatou, kae se a te mea e fakamaoni mai ne Ieova? 10, 11.


The second satisfied God when a right was violated, or it restored certain rights for the repentant wrongdoer—or both. 	 A te lua o taulaga, ko te faiga o te Atua ke lotomalie māfai ne fai sau mea ‵se ki se tino io me ko toe maua ne te tino fai mea ‵se telā ko salamo te saolotoga— io me ko mea e lua konā.


BE “CAUTIOUS” YET “INNOCENT” 	 KE “FAKAETEETE” KAE KE “FILEMU”


Let your children see how real Jehovah is to you. 	 Taumafai ke lavea ne otou tamaliki me fai ne koutou a Ieova e pelā me se tino tonu ki a koutou.


Transparency International, an anticorruption lobbying group, likewise recommends that its supporters “inject a ‘seed of integrity’” into the workplace. 	 E fai mai foki te potukau ko te Transparency International, telā e ‵teke malosi atu ki faifaiga sē fakamaoni, me e ‵tau mo olotou tino o “fakamalosi aka a ‘amioga ‵lei’ i olotou koga ga‵lue.”


Minutes—then hours—pass. 	 E fia minute mo itula i te faiga o te ‵talo.


I WAS raised in Graz, Austria. 	 Au ne tupu aka i Graz, i Austria.


In front of a vast assemblage of spirit creatures, the Devil said to Jehovah: “Skin in behalf of skin, and everything that a man has he will give in behalf of his soul.” 	 I mua o agelu e tokouke, ne fai atu te Tiapolo ki a Ieova: “A te tagata e mafai fua o tiakina ana mea katoa manafai ko manako ke ola a ia.”


A large number of Israelites live in Egypt at the time. 	 Ne ‵nofo atu foki a tino Isalaelu e tokouke i Aikupito i te taimi tenā.


(Ps. 69:9) By taking firm action, Jesus showed a strong desire to defend true worship. 	 (Salamo 69:9) A mea kolā ne fai ne Iesu ki tāgata ma‵sei konei e fakaasi mai i ei me e manako tonu eiloa tou tagata o puipui a te tapuakiga tonu.


We could grieve God’s spirit to a degree by allowing ourselves to drift slowly, perhaps almost imperceptibly, toward conduct condemned in God’s spirit-inspired Word. 	 E mafai o fakafanoanoa ne tatou a te agaga o te Atua mai te talia ne tatou ke tapea‵pea malielie atu tatou, kāti i se auala sē lavea, ki te faiga o uiga kolā e taku fakamasei ne te Muna a te Atua telā ne fakaosofia ne te agaga.


7 This actually agrees with the emphasis that we find at Mark 6:34. 	 7 E fetaui tonu te mea tenā mo te mea e faka‵mafa mai telā e maua ne tatou i te Maleko 6:34.


While males are most often the singers, both males and females utter a variety of calls, or short bursts of sound, that have distinct meanings. 	 E tiga eiloa ko manu tāgata fua e masani o usuusu i te ukega o taimi, e kese‵kese a ‵tagi a manu tāgata mo manu fāfine, io me e ‵tagi fakatoe‵toe atu, kae e tofu eiloa te ‵tagi mo tena uiga.


CONTROL NEGATIVE EMOTIONS. 	 KE PULE FAKA‵LEI ATU KI LAGONAGA SĒ ‵LEI.


On this account cease becoming unreasonable, but go on perceiving what the will of Jehovah is.” 	 Sa fakavale‵vale, kae taumafai o salasala ake, me se a te mea e loto ki ei te Aliki ke fai ne koutou.”


And why? 	 Kae kaia?


5 Jesus included the pain of family opposition as part of the suffering that his followers must be willing to endure. 	 5 Ne aofia ne Iesu a te logo‵mae i ‵tekemaiga mai kāiga e pelā me ko logo‵maega kolā e ‵tau o loto fia‵fia ana soko ke kufaki i ei.


It reminds me that no matter what the circumstance might be, no matter how bleak the situation might seem, Jehovah will be there for me as long as I remain loyal to him.” 	 E fakamasaua mai i ei ki a au me faitalia te tulaga e oko au ki ei, faitalia me e fakafanoanoa, e toka eiloa a Ieova o fesoasoani mai ki a au māfai e tumau au i te alofa fakamaoni ki a ia.”


• Our opposers are really fighting against whom? 	 • Ko oi e taua tonu atu ki ei ‵tou fili?


“Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified.” 	 “Te motou Tamana telā i te lagi: Ke tapu tou igoa.”


So the Kingdom of God is a government set up by God. 	 Tela la, a te Malo o te Atua se pulega telā e fakatoka ne te Atua.


What he referred to was mainly his privilege of service and his relationship with Jehovah, the friendship he had cultivated with the Most High. 	 A te mea telā ne fakasino atu a ia ki ei ko tena tauliaga i te galuega mo tena fesokotakiga mo Ieova, ko te vā fakataugasoa telā ne ati aka ne ia mo te Atua Maluga.


A paradise earth will be filled with redeemed humans, who will live forever in perfect health and happiness. 	 Ka faka‵fonugina a te lalolagi palataiso ki tino kolā ka fakasaoloto kae ka ola ki te se-gata-mai i te tulaga malosi mo te fiafia katoatoa.


You were no doubt eager to hold the baby. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua me ne fia puke koe ki te pepe.


17 All of us in Jehovah’s worldwide organization are thrilled to see the many thousands of zealous young ones who are sharing in true worship! 	 17 E fia‵fia eiloa a tatou katoa i te fakapotopotoga a Ieova i te lalolagi kātoa ke lavea atu a te fia afe o talavou loto finafinau kolā e ‵kau atu ki te tapuakiga tonu!


Over the centuries, several factors have played a decisive role in molding Christmas into the most popular, international celebration for merrymaking and marketing. 	 I te fia senitenali ko ‵teka, e uke a mea ne aofia i te faiga o te Kilisimasi mo fai te ‵toe fakamanatuga lauiloa eiloa i te lalolagi kātoa i fakafiafiaga mo mea fakapisinisi.


Jesus set out the principle: “Do not you be called Rabbi, for one is your teacher, whereas all you are brothers. 	 Ne fakatonu mai a Iesu: “E se ‵tau koutou o taku katoa ki ‘Faiakoga,’ me i a koutou ne taina, kae tokotasi fua te otou Faiakoga.


In one of his illustrations, Jesus recommended that a person “first sit down and calculate the expense, to see if he has enough.”—Luke 14:28. 	 Ne fakamalosi mai a Iesu i tena tala fakatusa e tasi me e ‵tau mo te tino o “nofo muamua ki lalo o fuafua te ‵togi, ke iloa me ko lava ana tupe e fakaoti ei tena galuega.”—Luka 14:28.


Through the ransom, God gives all who exercise faith the opportunity to reach perfection and live forever. 	 E auala i te togiola, e tuku mai ei ne te Atua ki tino fakatuanaki katoa a te avanoaga ke oko atu ki te tulaga ‵lei katoatoa kae ke ola ki te se-gata-mai.


5 What about the future of those who “hope in Jehovah and keep his way”? 	 5 Kae e pefea te taimi mai mua o latou kolā e ‘fakamoe‵moe ki te Aliki [Ieova] kae faka‵logo ki ana fakatonuga’?


(Acts 15:14) These developments call to mind Jehovah’s words found at Malachi 1:11: “From the sun’s rising even to its setting my name will be great among the nations.” 	 (Galu. 15:14) E fakamasaua mai ne mea konei a pati a Ieova i te Malaki 1:11: “A tino katoa mai te feitu o te lalolagi ki te suā feitu e fakaaloalo mai ki a au.”


All other advantages are human, and trivial, and not worth our serious concern.”—Moralia, I, “The Education of Children.” 	 Kae e se tāua io me e aogā ke mafaufau ‵mafa ki nisi mea me ne mea e se na lō ko tāua.”—Moralia, I, “The Education of Children” [Te Fakaa‵kogāga o Tama‵liki i A‵koga Ma‵luga].


She gave her name, Apun, but she was cautious because even in the 1980’s, the activities of the Witnesses were banned. 	 Ne taku atu tena igoa, Apun, kae ne tai fakaeteete tou fafine me i tausaga konā mai te 1980 o vau ki mua, koi fakatapu eiloa a galuega a Molimau i konā.


Indeed, without an illustration he would not speak to them.” 	 Me ko tala fakatusa faeloa e fakaaoga ne ia o akoako atu ki tino.”


Since we are all subject to such happenings, we do well to consider carefully the very consoling words of the apostle Paul recorded in Romans chapter 8. Those words were addressed to spirit-anointed Christians. 	 Ona la ko te fakafesagai atu o tatou ki vaegā fakalavelave katoa penei, se mea ‵lei ke mafau‵fau faka‵lei tatou ki pati fakamafanafana a Paulo i te Loma mataupu e 8. Ne tusi atu a pati konā ki Kelisiano fakaekegina.


Shortly thereafter, they were able to realize a long-cherished dream—that of owning a sailboat and living on it year-round. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne matea ne lāua a te mea telā ko leva ne moe‵miti lāua ki ei—me e mafai o ‵togi ne lāua se pōti-faila kae ‵nofo i ei i tausaga katoa.


Mankind in general obeys Satan by heeding his urgings to ignore the good ways of Jehovah God. 	 E faka‵logo eiloa a te tokoukega o tino ki a Satani mai te tau‵tali atu ki ana fakamalosiga ke ‵kalo keatea mai auala ‵lei o Ieova te Atua.


What hope and comfort can be drawn from the book of Amos? 	 Se a te fakamoemoega mo te fakamafanafanaga e maua ne tatou mai te tusi ko Amosa?