16 Jesus said: “Come to me, all you who are toiling and loaded down, and I will refresh you.” 	 16 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “O‵mai ki a au a koutou katoa kolā e fi‵ta i te ‵mafa otou amoga, me ka avatu ne au ki a koutou a te malōlōga.”


(James 4:8) If we take in knowledge of Jehovah through personal study and meetings, we will be like the psalmist who said to God: “Your word is a lamp to my foot, and a light to my roadway.”—Psalm 119:105. 	 (Iakopo 4:8) Kafai e tauloto tatou ki te iloaga e uiga ki a Ieova e auala i te faiga o sukesukega totino mo fakatasiga, ka fai eiloa tatou e pelā mo te faisalamo telā ne fai atu ki te Atua, penei: “A tau muna se moli e takitaki ne ia au, se mainaga foki ki toku auala.”—Salamo 119:105.


Jesus answered: “Because of your little faith. 	 Ne tali atu a Iesu: “Ona ko te foliki o te otou fakatuanaki.


(Acts 18:2; Rom. 16:3, 4) They courageously acted in harmony with Jesus’ words: “I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” 	 (Galuega 18:2; Loma 16:3, 4) Ne loto ma‵losi eiloa lāua o ga‵lue e ‵tusa mo pati a Iesu: “Ko tuku atu ne au ki a koutou se fakatonuga fou, ke fakatau a‵lofa koutou; e pelā eiloa mo au ne alofa atu ki a koutou, ke fakatau a‵lofa foki koutou.”


What questions logically arise? 	 Ne a fesili kolā e mafai o ‵sae aka?


In each of them, of course, the conscience will come into play, but it needs to be guided, first and foremost, by the Bible’s inspired standards of conduct. 	 E tonu, e aoga eiloa te loto lagona i taimi takitasi konā, kae e ‵tau eiloa o takitakigina ne tulafono fakaosofia i te Tusi Tapu i mea tau amioga.


What challenge faces God’s people today? 	 Ne a mea faiga‵ta e fe‵paki mo tino o te Atua i aso nei?


Let us not allow pride, envy, or the attaching of too much importance to material things prevent us from resolving disputes soon after they arise.—Jas. 4:1-6. 	 Ke mo a ma talia ne tatou a te fakamatamata, te loto masei, io me ko te fakatāua malosi o kope faka-te-foitino ke taofi ei tatou mai te faka‵lei fakavave o kinauga kolā e ‵sae aka.—Iakopo 4:1-6.


I Was Bitter and Violent (A. De la Fuente), No. 5 One Year of Peace and Happiness (A. Broggio), No. 1 	 Tuku Mai Aka se Tausaga e Tasi o te Filemu mo te Fiafia (A. Broggio), Napa 1


God told the Israelites: “You must . . . bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest to the priest. 	 Muna a te Atua ki te kau Isalaelu: “I te taimi e kati ei otou saito, masaua o ave a te saitaga saito muamua ki te faitaulaga.


15 What a loving example was set by our Shepherd, Jehovah, when he freed the Jews from Babylonian captivity in 537 B.C.E. and when he liberated spiritual Israel from “Babylon the Great” in 1919 C.E.! 	 15 Ma‵faga o fakaakoakoga gali ne tuku mai ne te ‵tou Tausi Mamoe, ko Ieova, i te taimi ne fakasaoloto ei ne ia a tino Iutaia mai te ‵nofo pologa i Papelonia i te 537 T.L.M., mo te taimi ne fakasaoloto ei ne ia a te Isalaelu faka-te-agaga mai “Papelonia Takutakua” i te 1919 T.A.!


SONGS: 38, 34 	 PESE: 38, 34


(See endnote.) 	 (Ke onoono ki te fakamatalaga i te fakaotiga.)


Why is Jesus in agony in the garden of Gethsemane? 	 Kaia ne logo‵mae malosi ei a Iesu i te fatoaga ko Ketesemane?


(Galatians 3:19) In dreams, he promised blessings to the patriarchs Abraham and Jacob. 	 (Kalatia 3:19) Ne fai atu foki ana folafolaga e auala i moemiti ki toeaina ma‵tua ko Apelaamo mo Iakopo.


(Genesis 3:1-6) He did not deny Jehovah’s power, but he challenged His way of exercising sovereignty and therefore His right to rule. 	 (Kenese 3:1-6) Ne seki saga atu a ia ki te malosi o Ieova, kae ne fakafesili ne ia te auala e fakaaogā ei Tena pulega telā ko Tena saolotoga ke pule atu ki ana mea katoa.


(1 Thess. 5:2, 3) As “the great day of Jehovah” unfolds, earthly society will descend into chaos. 	 (1 Tesalonia 5:2, 3) I te taimi o te “fakalavelave lasi,” ka ‵fonu eiloa te lalolagi i te ‵numi valevale.


17, 18. (a) How does Jehovah’s Word acknowledge the shortness of human life, but what does God want for us? (b) Why are we moved to praise Jehovah daily? 	 17, 18. (a) E ‵lago atu pefea te Muna a te Atua ki te manatu e uiga ki te toe‵toe o te olaga o tino, kae se a te mea e manako ki ei te Atua mō tatou? (e) Kaia e fakamalosi aka ei tatou ke tavae atu ki a Ieova i aso katoa?


On the third day, he is raised from the dead. 	 Ne toetu aka a ia mai te mate i te tolu o aso.


He had them travel through all the cities to teach the people Jehovah’s laws. 	 Ne uga atu ne ia latou ke olo i loto i fa‵kai katoa o akoako atu a tulafono a Ieova ki tino katoa.


Even while living “in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation,” we want people to see that we are “blameless and innocent, . . . shining as illuminators in the world.” 	 Kafai foki loa e ‵nofo atu tatou i “loto i te kautama fai mea piko‵piko kae ‵numi valevale tenei,” e ma‵nako tatou ke lavea ne tino me i a tatou e “‵ma kae seai se mea e ‵losi mai ki a tatou, . . . kae maina atu e pelā me ne moli i te lalolagi.”


Why, then, do you look at the straw in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the rafter in your own eye? 	 Se a te mea e kilo atu ei koe ki te potu lakau i te mata o tou taina, kae se iloa ne koe a te potu lakau i tou mata?


(Isa. 65:12-14) Jehovah is glorified when his people make wise choices in life.—Prov. 27:11. 	 (Isa. 65:12-14) E faka‵malugina a Ieova māfai e fai ne ana tino a filifiliga ‵poto i olotou olaga.—Faata. 27:11.


When will the earthly resurrection begin? 	 Ka kamata māfea te toe‵tuga ki te lalolagi nei?


“A Lamp to My Foot” 	 ‘Se Moli e Takitaki ei Au’


What part do women play in the spread of Christianity in our time? 	 Ne a mea ne fai ne fafine i te fakasalalauatuga o te Lotu Kelisiano i ‵tou aso nei?


I shall go up above the high places of the clouds; I shall make myself resemble the Most High.” 	 Ne fai ake koe pelā i a koe ka kake atu ki taulu o kaumana ke fai koe pelā mo te Atua Malosi.”


Otherwise, when the children are adolescents and perhaps face problems, they will not think of their parents as friends whom they can talk to. 	 Me kafai e se fai penā, kafai ko oko a tama‵liki ki te tulaga talavou kae fe‵paki mo fakalavelave, ka sē mafau‵fau latou ki olotou mātua e pelā me ne taugasoa kolā e mafai o fai‵pati atu latou ki ei.


He protected Isaac and Rebekah in a similar manner. 	 Ne puipui foki ne ia a Isaako mo Lepeka i se auala tai ‵pau.


So, young ones, when pondering your future, keep Jehovah’s day close in mind. 	 Tela la, talavou, kafai e mafau‵fau koutou ki otou olaga i aso mai mua, ke na masaua faeloa ne koutou te aso o Ieova.


It might well have been because of Paul’s poor eyesight that he did not recognize the high priest. 	 Kāti e se taumate ne seki lavea ‵lei ne Paulo a te faitaulaga pule tenā ona ko te mea e ma‵sei ana mata.


But if that were true, would it not, in effect, make God responsible for all the evil and badness that fill the earth? 	 Kae moi fai ne tonu a te manatu tenā, e mata, e se ‵losi atu ki te Atua a mea ma‵sei katoa konei e fai i luga i te lalolagi?


He says: “My appreciation for the Bible has grown immensely. 	 Ana muna: “Ne gasolo aka eiloa o malosi toku loto fakafetai ki te Tusi Tapu.


21 Note that parents are told how they are to teach “these words,” or commandments, to their young ones: “You must inculcate them in your son.” 	 21 Ke onoono me ne fakaasi atu ki mātua a te auala e akoako atu ei a “fakatonuga” io me ko tulafono konā: “Akoako atu io me faka‵goto ifo a tulafono konā ki otou tama‵liki.”


Even when he was tired or was in need of rest or quiet time to pray, however, he put the needs of others ahead of his own.—Mark 1:35-39. 	 Ne fakamuamua faeloa ne ia a manakoga o nisi tino faitalia me ne fi‵ta, ne manako o malōlō io me ke ‵talo a ia.—Maleko 1:35-39.


7 Let us now consider more closely one of the crafty acts Satan uses in an effort to prove his side of the issue—his use of lying reproach. 	 7 Ke mafaufau ‵loto nei tatou ki se togafiti matagā e tasi telā e fakaaogā ne Satani ke fakatalitonu mai ei me e tonu tena ‵losiga e uiga ki te pulega—ko te auala e fakaaogā ei ne ia te loi.


See the annual report on pages 18 to 21 of this magazine. 	 Ke onoono ki te lipoti o te tausaga i te itulau e 28 ki te 31 o te mekesini tenei.


Historian E. G. Hardy says that the emperors viewed them as “somewhat contemptible enthusiasts.” 	 E fai mai a te tino poto i tala fakasolopito ko E. G. Hardy me e ‵kilo atu a tupu ki a latou e pelā me “ne tino loto finafinau va‵lea.”


The account of the day of Pentecost tells us that a “multitude” of passersby observed the sign provided by the disciples’ miraculous speaking in tongues. 	 E fakaasi mai i te tala i te aso o te Penitekoso me ne lavea ne “tino” e tokouke a te fakailoga ne tuku atu e auala i te fai‵pati fakavavega o soko i ‵gana valevale.


Am I my brother’s guardian?” 	 Ai a ko au nei se tino tausi o toku taina?”


• How can Christians “boast in Jehovah”? 	 • E “fakamatamata” pefea a Kelisiano i a Ieova?


(1 Cor. 13:8) Would the spirit continue to act as a teacher and a remembrancer? 	 (1 Kolinito 13:8) E mata, ne tumau eiloa a te agaga i te gasuesue e pelā me se faiakoga mo se tino fakamasaua?


The Devil will keep on throwing some of you into prison that you may be fully put to the test, and that you may have tribulation ten days. 	 Kiloke, a te Tiapolo ka tofotofo ne ia koutou i te pei o nisi o koutou ki te fale puipui; e tusa mo te sefulu o aso e puapuagatia ei koutou.


Still, the expression “congregation” was applied to some such groups. 	 E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, ne fakaaogā sāle te pati ko te “ekalesia” io me ko te fakapotopotoga ki vaegā tamā potukau penā.


They want the same for their brothers as the apostle Paul wanted for Christians in Rome: “May the God who supplies endurance and comfort grant you to have among yourselves the same mental attitude that Christ Jesus had, that with one accord you may with one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 	 E ma‵nako latou ke fai foki penā olotou taina, e pelā mo te mea ne manako ki ei a te apositolo ko Paulo ke fai ne Kelisiano i Loma: “Ke na tuku atu ki a koutou ne te Atua o te kufaki mo fakamafanafanaga ko te mea ke maua foki ne koutou te mafaufau telā ne maua ne Keliso Iesu, ko te mea ke mafai o tavae fakatasi atu koutou ki te Atua mo te Tamana o te ‵tou Aliki ko Iesu Keliso.”


What, specifically, can help bereaved individuals heal their painful emotional wounds? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki tino kolā ko ‵mate olotou tino pele, ke faka‵lei aka te logo‵mae o latou?


Jesus said: “We worship what we know.”—John 4:22. 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu: ‘E tapuaki atu matou me e iloa ne matou.’—Ioane 4:22.


No doubt, this couple wanted to gain special honor within the congregation. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua, me ne ma‵nako te tauavaga tenei ke maua ne laua se tulaga fakaaloalo fakapito i te fakapotopotoga.


Such a haughty attitude could never describe Jehovah God, who is pure and holy and thus devoid of “haughtiness.” 	 E se tāitāi eiloa o fakasino atu se uiga fakamatamata penā ki a Ieova te Atua, telā e ‵mā kae ‵malu kae e se “fakamatamata” foki.


Can we increase the share we are having in it, even if that means adjusting our circumstances?—2 Cor. 9:7. 	 E mata, e mafai o momea aka a mea e fai ne tatou i ei, ke oko foki eiloa ki te tulaga māfai e ‵tau o fakama‵fuli ‵tou fakanofonofoga?—2 Kolinito 9:7.


Priests and pastors tickle the ears of others by convincing them that ceremonies, Masses, fiestas, and images have God’s blessing. 	 Ko oti ne fakamagisogiso ne faifeau a taliga o nisi tino mai te fakatalitonu atu me i faigā mea fakalotu, aso malōlō fakalotu, mo mea fakatusa e maua mai i ei a fakamanuiaga a te Atua.


The kingdom stands divided. 	 Ne mavaelua ei te malo.


A Sound Basis for Confidence 	 Se Fakavae Mautinoa ke Tali‵tonu ki ei


This issue of The Watchtower examines the Bible’s claim that it can guide us in every aspect of life. 	 A te lōmiga tenei o Te Faleoleo Maluga e fakamatala mai ei me e mafai eiloa ne te Tusi Tapu o takitaki tatou i vaega katoa o ‵tou olaga.


The shepherd boy makes his way into Solomon’s camp, finds her, and exclaims: “Look! You are beautiful, O girl companion of mine. Look! 	 Ne fanatu te tausi mamoe ki te koga pikiniki o Solomona, ne maua ne ia tou fafine kae fai atu: “Taku pele, ko oko eiloa koe i te gali.”


What is this “long-lasting house”? 	 Se a te “koga malolo” tenei?


“Then your peace would become just like a river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea.”—Isaiah 48:18. 	 E penei e maua ne koutou te manumalo pelā mo galu kolā e ‵fati ki luga i te tafatai.”—Isaia 48:18.


Pick up any newspaper today, and you will find almost endless examples of religious leaders who preach love, peace, and compassion but who fan the flames of hatred and invoke the name of God to legitimize their brutal conflicts. 	 I so se nusipepa e faitau koe ki ei i aso nei, ka maua atu i ei me e ‵fonu i tala e uiga ki takitaki lotu kolā e lauga atu ne latou te alofa, te filemu, te atafai kae e tafu ne latou te afi o takalialiaga kae e fakaaogā foki te igoa o te Atua ke faka‵malu ei olotou amioga fakasauā.


With truth and the judgment of peace do your judging in your gates.” 	 Fai te mea tonu i taimi o fakamasinoga me e maua i ei te filemu.”


Gabriel and I are now fellow believers. 	 Ko fai nei maua mo Kapilielu mo fai ne taina tali‵tonu.


9 In the Ancón Congregation—one of the 544 congregations in Ecuador—the brothers showed their love in a practical way. 	 9 I te fakapotopotoga i Ancón—se fakapotopotoga e tasi o fakapotopotoga e 544 i Ecuador—ne fakaasi atu ne taina te lotou a‵lofa i se auala aogā.


Paul mentioned that same truth when he said: “Each person will receive his own reward according to his own work.” (1 Cor. 3:8) The reward is according to the work, not according to the results of that work. 	 Ne taku mai foki ne Paulo a te munatonu tenā i te taimi ne fai mai ei a ia: “Ka maua eiloa ne tino taki tokotasi a tena taui e ‵tusa mo ana galuega ne fai.” (1 Koli. 3:8) A te taui e maua ona ko te galuega ne fai, kae e se ko ikuga o te galuega.


My request was approved, and I started working the new schedule within one month.” 	 Ne talia taku fakamolemole, kae ne kamata o galue au e ‵tusa mo te fakasologa fou i se masina e tasi.”


Just as when he walked on earth those many years ago, he is still concerned about meek ones who long for peace of mind. 	 Koi fakatāua nei ne ia a tino loto maulalo kolā e fia maua ne latou te loto filemu, e pelā mo ana faifaiga i te taimi ne ola ei a ia i te lalolagi nei i te fia o tausaga ko ‵teka atu.


However, “the world through its wisdom did not get to know God.” 	 Kae “ko sē iloa ei a [te Atua] ne tino i olotou poto.”


A Dignified Occasion 	 Se Faifaiga ‵Malu


19. What outstanding display of goodness has Jehovah shown toward repentant sinners? 	 19 “A Ieova se Atua . . . e fakamagalo ne [ia] agasala mo amioga masei katoa.”


It shows that all human governments cause suffering. 	 E fakaasi mai i ei me ne māfua mai i malo katoa o tāgata a logo‵maega.


Rather, even in times of disaster, he gives real help through the encouragement found in his Word, our supportive brotherhood, and the strength provided by holy spirit. 	 Kae tuku mai ne ia a te fesoasoani tonu, ke oko foki eiloa ki taimi o fakalavelave, e auala i fakamalosiga kolā e maua i tena Muna, te ‵lago mai o ‵tou kautaina, mo te malosi telā e tuku mai ne te agaga tapu.


He was also “a preacher.” (2 Peter 2:5) What message did he preach? 	 Ne fai foki a ia mo fai se ‘tino telā e folafola te amiotonu.’ (2 Petelu 2:5) Se a te fekau telā ne folafola atu ne ia?


JESUS CHRIST always did God’s will. 	 NE FAI faeloa ne Iesu Keliso a te loto o te Atua.


Those passing through it find joy and satisfaction as they have a greater share in the preaching of the good news. 	 A latou kolā e fakaaogā ne latou e maua ne latou te fiafia mo te lotomalie i te faiga o olotou tusaga e uke i te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei.


(Proverbs 1:33) Because their hope is not in the present system, they joyfully heed Paul’s counsel: “Let your manner of life be free of the love of money, while you are content with the present things. 	 (Faataoto 1:33) Ona ko te lotou fakamoemoega e se fakavae ki mea o te olaga nei, e ‵saga atu latou mo te fia‵fia ki pati polopoloki a Paulo: “Ke faka‵mao koutou mai te matatupe, kae loto ma‵lie ki mea ko maua ne koutou.


The Bible account about this marriage continues: “After that Isaac brought her [Rebekah] into the tent of Sarah his mother [this step serving as the official wedding]. 	 E fai mai te tala i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te fakaipoipoga tenei: “Tenā ne puke mai ei ne Isaako a Lepeka ki loto i te faleie telā ne nofo sāle ei a Sala, tena matua, ko te mea eiloa ko fai mo fai tena avaga.


He guarantees: “I will by no means leave you nor by any means forsake you.”—Hebrews 13:5. 	 E fai ‵tonu mai a ia: “Ka se tiaki lele ne au a koutou kae ka se tuku tiaki lele ne au a koutou.”—Epelu 13:5.


Granted, it requires extra time and effort to communicate with those of another language and culture. 	 E tonu, e manakogina a taimi mo taumafaiga e uke ke fesokotaki atu ki tino kolā e ‵kese olotou ‵gana mo tuu mo aganuu.


6 What is accomplished by disfellowshipping? 	 6 Ne a mea aogā e maua mai i te fakatea o se tino?


Recognizing that human abilities are limited, elders have even more reason to ask others to share in congregation responsibilities. 	 Ona ko te mea e isi ne tapula ki mea e mafai ne tino o fai, se mea ‵lei ke fakamolemole atu a toeaina ke fesoasoani atu a nisi tino i te faiga o tiute i te fakapotopotoga.


Abraham served Jehovah in a land not his for 100 years, until his death. 	 Ne tavini atu Apelaamo ki a Ieova i se fenua telā e se ko tena fenua tonu i tausaga e 100, ke oko eiloa ki tena mate.


I will make melody to your name forever, that I may pay my vows day after day.” 	 Ka usu atu faeloa ne au ou vikiga, e pelā mo te ofo atu ne au o ou vikiga i aso takitasi.”


Next, God commanded: “Get up, go about in the land through its length and through its breadth, because to you I am going to give it.” 	 Ne toe fakatonu atu penei a te Atua: “Fano nei o kilokilo faka‵lei ki te kogā laukele katoa tena me ka avatu katoa ne au ki a koe.”


18 Many of Jehovah’s Witnesses have followed Paul’s example. 	 18 E tokouke a Molimau a Ieova ko oti ne tau‵tali atu i te fakaakoakoga a Paulo.


Peter protested that he had never “eaten anything defiled and unclean.” 	 Ne ita a Petelu ki ei me ne seki “kai eiloa ki se mea kai lailai io me se meakai se ‵ma.”


No doubt your Christian brothers and sisters will always be ready and willing to assist you. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua me ka toka kae loto fia‵fia faeloa a taina mo tuagane Kelisiano o fesoasoani atu ki a koe.


12 Jesus was long-suffering and kind in his dealings with the apostles, despite their repeated failings. 	 12 Ne kufaki kae atafai a Iesu i ana faifaiga ki ana apositolo, faitalia eiloa te uke o olotou mea ‵se ne fai ‵soko.


Moses grew up in the idolatrous and pleasure-seeking environment of Pharaoh’s court. 	 Ne tupu aka a Mose i te palesi o Falao telā ne ‵fonu i te ifo ki tupua mo fakafiafiaga.


And I give them everlasting life, . . . and no one will snatch them out of my hand.” 	 E avatu ne au ki a latou a te ola se gata mai; . . . kae se mafai foki ne se tino o ‵fao latou mai i a au.”


“I’m normally very thrifty,” explains an elder named Alex. 	 “Au e masani sāle loa o fakati‵titi aku tupe,” e fakamatala mai se toeaina e igoa ki a Alex.


(Job 1:13-21) Then three false comforters arrived and attacked Job with cruel words, basically saying that God was giving him what he deserved! 	 (Iopu 1:13-21) Kae ne oko atu foki a te tokotolu tino fakamafanafana fakaloi‵loi kae fai atu olotou pati sē ‵lei ki a Iopu me ko tuku atu ne te Atua te fakasalaga telā e ‵tau o maua ne ia!


(Romans 4:1; 11:13) Some Jewish Christians apparently could not bring themselves to stop practicing certain customs they had observed under the Mosaic Law, even though they should have realized that such practices were not essential for salvation. 	 (Loma 4:1; 11:13) Ne seki mafai ne nisi Kelisiano Iutaia o taofi aka te lotou tau‵tali atu ki faifaiga kolā ne tausi ne latou mai lalo i te Tulafono faka-Mose, ko mea kolā ne ‵tau o iloa ne latou me ko sē manakogina mō te lotou fakaolataga.


After Jesus invited Matthew Levi, the tax collector, to become a disciple, Levi spread a big reception feast for him. 	 Mai tua o te ‵kamiga ne Iesu a te tagata ao lafoga, ko Mataio, te tino Levi, ke fai mo fai se soko, ne fai ne te tagata Levi se ‵kaiga lasi mō ia.


How did he do so? 	 Ne maua pefea ne ia?


We love God and want to obey him and be molded by him, recognizing that his commandments are not burdensome. 	 E a‵lofa tatou ki te Atua kae e ma‵nako tatou ke faka‵logo kae fulifuli ne ia tatou, ona ko te iloa atu me e se ‵mafa ana fakatonuga.


• Why should we be forgiving? 	 • Kaia e ‵tau ei o loto fakamagalo tatou?


I started associating with them in secret and began to learn French Sign Language (FSL). 	 Ne kamata au o fesokotaki ‵muni ki a latou kae tauloto ki te French Sign Language (‵gana Falani fai tāga).


Only by staying morally and spiritually pure can we remain an honorable vessel for God’s use. 	 E mafai o tumau tatou e pelā me ne fagu kele tāua kolā e fakaaogā ne te Atua māfai fua e tumau tatou i te ‵mā i feitu tau amioga mo te feitu faka-te-agaga.


A man gluttonous and given to drinking wine.’” 	 Ia, ne vau foki au, ko te Tama a te Tagata, ne kai kae inu, kae toe muna mai foki koutou pelā, ‘Kilo mai ki te tagata tenei!


Loving discipline may be required. 	 Kāti e manakogina a te polopoloki mo te alofa.


For instance, James did not cower in the face of death but until he was executed, loyally served God. 	 E pelā mo te mea e tasi, ne seki mataku a Iakopo i te mate kae ne tavini fakamaoni eiloa a ia ki te Atua ke oko ki te taimi ne tamate ei a ia.


The blood from the machine is then returned to the patient. 	 Oti i ei, ko fakafoki atu te toto mai i te masini ki loto i te tino masaki.


One great obstacle was their ongoing house project. 	 A te fakalavelave lasi e tasi ko te galuega ki te lā fale.


Consider the answers to three key questions. 	 Mafaufau ki tali o fesili tāua e tolu konei.


A similar arrangement is seen in connection with the temple in Ezekiel’s vision. 	 Ne lavea atu foki se fakatokaga tai ‵pau i te faletapu i te fakaasiga telā ne tuku ki a Esekielu.


Peter wrote: “What sort of persons ought you to be . . . , awaiting and keeping close in mind the presence of the day of Jehovah, through which the heavens being on fire will be dissolved and the elements being intensely hot will melt!”—2 Pet. 3:10-12. 	 I te aso tenā ka fakaseai atu ei a te lagi telā ka ‵ka i te afi kae ka liu suavai a mea katoa i ei ona ko te lasi o te ‵vela!”—2 Petelu 3:10-12.


At one place, the couple who lived in the house slept on one side of the room, and we on the other. 	 I te koga e tasi, a te tauavaga i o lāua te fale e ‵moe i te feitu e tasi o te potu, kae ko māua e ‵moe i te suā feitu.


My students love it. 	 Ko oko eiloa i te fiafia o taku akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ki ei.


That global Flood lasted more than a year. 	 E silia atu i te tausaga e tasi a te taimi ne poko ei te Lolo.


13 If we have an earthly hope, our hunger and thirst for righteousness will be fully satisfied when we enjoy everlasting life under righteous conditions on earth. 	 13 Ka mafai eiloa o ma‵kona ‵lei a te tokoukega o tatou kolā e fia ‵kai kae fia inu ki te amiotonu māfai ko maua ne tatou a te ola se-gata-mai mai lalo i tulaga amio‵tonu i te lalolagi.


Certain theologians have even proffered the view that faith in Jesus is not crucial to salvation. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne nisi faifeau te lotou manatu me i te fakatuanaki ki a Iesu e se maua ei te fakaolataga.


(Luke 12:32) At the time of this same Festival of Dedication, however, Jesus said: “I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; those also I must bring.” 	 (Luka 12:32) Kae ko te Fakamanatuga foki eiloa tenā ne fai atu ei a Iesu penei: “E isi ake foki ne aku mamoe, kae se ‵tu i loto i te lulu tenei. E ‵tau mo au o aumai latou.”


A Real Government 	 Se Pulega Tonu


Those favoring prohibition held that the Bible in the common tongue was “the mother and origin of all heresies.” 	 14 Ne fakaaogā foki ne Ieova a tena agaga tapu ke fakalauefa atu te malamalama o ana tino.


Consider all that Jehovah has provided. 	 Ke mafaufau ki mea katoa ne tuku mai ne Ieova.


As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovah has shown mercy to those fearing him. 	 E pelā mo te alofa o te tamana ki ana tama‵liki, e penā foki te alofa o te Aliki ki tino kolā e āva io me e ma‵taku ki a ia.


For example, Paul knew that the people in Rome were acquainted with the system of slavery throughout the Roman Empire. 	 E pelā mo Paulo, ne iloa ne ia me ne masani ‵lei a tino i Loma mo te fakatokaga o pologa i te Emupaea kātoa o Loma.


(Prov. 21:5) For instance, if we have to travel a certain distance to arrive at a designated time, would it be wise to start off at a time that would permit us just barely to make it? 	 (Faataoto 21:5) E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, kafai e ‵tau o faima‵laga atu tatou i se malaga loa ke oko atu i te taimi tonu, e mata, se mea poto ke faima‵laga atu i ne nāi minute fua ki te koga tenā?


Angelina, who has always been religious, said: “In my church, they passed the basket three times during each worship service, and we were expected to give each time. 	 Muna a Angelina, telā ne malosi i mea fakalotu: “I taku lotu, e tolu taimi e fakasolo mai ei te pōla i taimi takitasi e fai ei te tapuakiga, kae fakamoe‵moe matou ke tuku se meaalofa i taimi takitasi konā.


Many centuries before the Flood, earth’s population had grown to such an extent that Adam’s son Cain was able to build a city, which he called Enoch. 	 I te fia selau tausaga mai mua o te Lolo, ne gasolo o tokouke a tino kae ne mafai ei ne te tama a Atamu ko Kaino o faite se fa‵kai, telā ne fakaigoa ne ia ko Enoka.


Why does God expect us to put forth effort to overcome our weaknesses? 	 Kaia e manako te Atua ke taumafai a tatou o manumalo i ‵tou vāivāiga?


4. What warning did Jesus give, but what quality have true Christians displayed? 	 4 Ona ko te iloaga me ka ‵teke malosi atu a Satani mo ana temoni ki te tala ‵lei, ne fai atu a Iesu ki ana soko, penei: “E puke fakapagota koutou ne tino o ave o fakasala, kae tamate foki.


No, for he trusts in Jehovah. 	 Ikai, me ne talitonu a ia ki a Ieova.


3 What Do Many Fear? 	 3 E Mata, e Mafai o Iloa ‵Lei ne Koe te Atua i Tena Igoa?


8 A third reason for suffering is stated at Ecclesiastes 9:11: “I returned to see under the sun that the swift do not have the race, nor the mighty ones the battle, nor do the wise also have the food, nor do the understanding ones also have the riches, nor do even those having knowledge have the favor; because time and unforeseen occurrence befall them all.” 	 A tino poto e se tumau faeloa i te olaga ‵lei, a tino atamai e se maua katoa ne latou te maumea, mo tino fai mea mafai e se tumau faeloa te siki ki tulaga ma‵luga. A te malaia e maua ne tino katoa.”


He says: “I have come to love God for allowing me to feel genuinely forgiven. 	 Ne fai mai a ia, “Kae, ko kamata nei au o alofa ki te Atua ona ko tena fakamagaloga.


Moreover, the Bible tells us: “God is not partial, but in every nation the man that fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.” 	 E uke atu foki a mea e fai mai te Tusi Tapu ki a tatou, penei: “Se mea tonu i te Atua e se fakailoga tino. So se tino o so se fenua e mataku ki te Atua, kae amiotonu foki, e talia faeloa a ia ne te Atua.”


He was to be their Ruler. 	 Ne ‵tau eiloa o fai a ia mo olotou Pule.


They have Jehovah and their worldwide brotherhood. 	 E ‵nofo fakatasi latou mo Ieova e pelā foki mo te kautaina i te lalolagi kātoa.


MOST religions claim that what they say comes from God. 	 E FAI mai te ukega o lotu me e māfua mai olotou akoakoga i te Atua.


19 Remember, too, what helped Abraham, Joseph, and David to wait patiently for the fulfillment of Jehovah’s promises. 	 19 Masaua foki a te mea ne fesoasoani atu ki a Apelaamo, Iosefa, mo Tavita ke faka‵tali mo te kufaki ki te fakataunuga o folafolaga a Ieova.


Paul mentioned this voice within him: “My conscience bears witness with me in holy spirit.” 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne Paulo a te leo tenei i loto i a ia: “Toku mafaufau tonu io me ko toku loto lagona e molimau foki ki a au i te Agaga Tapu.”


Those taking the lead among God’s people should reject apostasy totally. 	 A latou kolā e fai ne latou te takitakiga i tino o te Atua e ‵tau o tiakina katoatoa ne latou a tapuakiga ‵se.


If he forcefully or harshly demands it, he will have short-term results. 	 Kafai e faimālō ke fakaasi atu ne te fafine a te ava ki a ia, ka mafai fua o aoga ki a ia mō se taimi toetoe.


11 Imagine this situation. 	 11 Mafaufau la ki te tulaga tenei.


David’s warm expressions have been preserved to give us confidence that we too can look to Jehovah as our Shepherd. 	 Ne tausi faka‵lei a fakamatalaga fakaalofa‵lofa a Tavita konā ke tuku mai i ei ki a tatou a te loto talitonu me mafai foki o ‵kilo atu tatou ki a Ieova e pelā me ko te ‵tou Tausi Mamoe.


Often, they want to take others with them. 	 E ma‵nako sāle latou ke ‵kau atu a nisi tino ki a latou.


In-depth study of the Scriptures and meditative Bible reading are essential. 	 E tāua ‵ki te sukesuke mo te mafaufau ‵loto ki mea kolā e fai‵tau tatou ki ei i te Tusi Tapu.


It can imply being unique, the one and only. 	 E mafai o fakauiga ki te tu ‵kese, ko ia fua kae e seai aka foki.


“A few months earlier, my mother had become one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and I began to read their literature. 	 “I nāi masina mai mua atu i ei, ne fai toku mātua mo fai se Molimau a Ieova, kae ne kamata o faitau sāle au ki olotou tusi.


He did not resent the praise David received, nor did he swallow the slander that Saul spread about David. 	 Ne seki maua ne ia te loto ita ki tavaega ne maua ne Tavita, kae ne seki talitonu foki a ia ki pati fakamasei ne fakasalalau atu ne Saulo e uiga ki a Tavita.


Be determined never to allow your imagination to draw you away from Jehovah! 	 Tela la, ke na fakaiku aka ke mo a ma talia ne koe a mea kolā e fakaataata i tou mafaufau ke fai ei ke tapeapea kea‵tea koe mai i a Ieova!


Striving to live in any other way is dishonoring to him and damaging to us. 	 A te taumafai ke ola i so se olaga e se fakaaloalo atu ki a ia kae fakamasei mai fua ki a tatou.


For a while, I lost my confidence and felt depressed.” 	 Mai tua ifo malie, ne galo toku loto talitonu kae ne loto mafatia au.”


What questions arise about the command to ‘be at our preaching urgently’? 	 Ne a fesili e ‵sae aka e uiga ki te fakatonuga ke ‘fai fakavave a te ‵tou talaiga’?


In some places and editions, Brucioli restored God’s name in the form “Ieova.” 	 E auala i se fakaasiga, ne fakasae atu se agelu ki a Konelio, se tino o fenua fakaatea telā ne mataku ki te Atua, kae fakatonu atu ke fai sena fekau ki a Petelu ke fanatu ki a ia.


Hundreds of thousands are added each year, and the way is open for yet more. 	 Ko fakaopoopo mai te fia selau afe i tausaga takitasi, kae koi ‵tala mai eiloa te avanoaga mō tino e tokouke.


Writing can also be a helpful release. 	 A te tusiga foki o ou lagonaga ki lalo ko te suā fesoasoani.


Many have striven to be pious out of fear of hellfire, but God does not want you to serve him because you are terrified of him. 	 Ne taumafai a tino e tokouke ke ma‵losi latou i te feitu faka-te-agaga ona ko te ma‵taku i te afi i seoli, kae e se manako a te Atua ke tavini atu koe ki a ia ona ko koe e mataku i a ia.


3 The apostle Paul urged Christians in his day: “Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving let your petitions be made known to God.” 	 3 Ne fakamalosi atu te apositolo ko Paulo ki Kelisiano i ana aso: “Sa manava‵se ki se mea, kae fakatagi atu ki te Atua i mea e ma‵nako koutou ki ei, kae fakatagi eiloa i te agaga fakafetai.”


Although only one brother or sister may find the person who eventually becomes a disciple, all shared in the search and all can share in the joy. 	 E tiga eiloa e tokotasi fua te taina io me se tuagane ne maua ne ia te tino telā ne fai fakamuli pelā me se soko, a tatou katoa ne aofia i te ‵salaga tenā kae maua fakatasi foki ne tatou te fiafia mai ei.


This calls for regular Bible reading, diligent personal study, serious meditation, heartfelt prayer, and zealous participation in the Christian ministry. 	 E manakogina i ei a te faitau faeloa ki te Tusi Tapu, te faiga o sukesukega totino, mafaufau ‵loto, ‵talo atu mo te loto kātoa, mo te aofia i te galuega talai faka-Kelisiano mo te loto finafinau.


And the eternal mountains got to be smashed; the indefinitely lasting hills bowed down. The walkings of long ago are his.” 	 A mauga taumua ko maofa valevale; ko galo ki lalo a mauga malosi, ko mauga kona kola ne sasale sale ei a ia i aso mua.”


Much depends on the measures we take now. 	 E lasi te fakalagolago o ‵tou tulaga i ei ki mea e fai ne tatou nei.


Since modesty includes an awareness of one’s limitations, Jehovah cannot rightly be spoken of as being modest. 	 E tasi te mea e aofia i te agamalū (modest) ko te malamalama me e isi ne mea e se mafai o fai ne te tino. Tenā la, e se mafai o fai atu me e modest a Ieova.


What quality is needed to put God’s standards foremost? 	 Se a te uiga e manakogina ke fakamuamua ei a tulaga o te Atua?


Otherwise, there is a real danger that we may render only halfhearted, reluctant service. 	 Kafai e se fai penā, kāti e iku atu i ei ki te tavini atu mo te loto sē katoa kae e fai fitoi fua te ‵tou taviniga.


11 When Satan was cast down to the earth, he was intent on venting his anger on Jehovah’s servants because they “observe the commandments of God and [bear] witness to Jesus.” 	 11 I te taimi ne ‵pei ifo ei Satani ki te lalolagi, ne manako malosi a ia ke fakaoko atu tena kaitaua ki tavini a Ieova ona ko te lotou “faka‵logo ki fakatonuga a te Atua, kae fakamaoni foki ki te mea tonu e fakaasi mai ne Iesu.”


A rooster crows. 	 Ko te moa eiloa ko tagi.


Each man seems to have been a firstborn. 	 E foliga mai me i tagata konā ne tama toekimua.


Think of a farmer who works hard to prepare the soil and plant the seeds. 	 Mafaufau ki se tino ‵toki lakau telā e galue malosi ke fakatoka te laukele kae ‵toki a fuaga.


How we long for the day when the benefits of Jesus’ ransom sacrifice are fully applied to obedient and faithful humankind!—Revelation 21:3, 4. 	 E pefea te olioli o tatou ki te aso telā ka maua katoatoa ei ne tino faka‵logo kae fakamaoni a mea aogā mai i te taulaga togiola a Iesu!—Fakaasiga 21:3, 4.


What wrong attitude is prevalent today, and why is it detrimental? 	 Se a te kilokiloga ‵se telā ko lauiloa i aso nei, kae kaia e seai se mea ‵lei e maua mai i ei?


That may be difficult at first because sin cost us something we have never yet experienced. 	 E mafai o faigata te mea tenā i te kamataga me ne fai ne te agasala ke se maua ne tatou se mea telā ne maua ne ‵tou mātua muamua.


I felt like I was in some sort of trance. 	 Au ne mafaufau i a au e moemiti.


It was to such a person that Jesus said: “Your sins are forgiven.” 	 Kae ne fai atu a Iesu ki se vaegā tino penā: “Ko magalo au agasala.”


• Romans 13:1, 2? 	 • Loma 13:1, 2?


8 After the outpouring of holy spirit at Pentecost 33 C.E., the first thing the loyal followers of Jesus did was to go out and preach, telling the crowds in Jerusalem “about the magnificent things of God.” 	 8 A te mea muamua ne fai ne soko fakamaoni o Iesu i te otiga ne maua ne latou te agaga tapu i te Penitekoso 33 T.A., ko te fakailoa atu ki te vaitino tokouke i Ielusalema a “galuega fakaofoofogia a te Atua.”


Different forms of government, such as monarchy, aristocracy, democracy, autocracy, Fascism, and Communism, have been tried in the course of history. 	 I aso ko ‵teka, ne tofotofo a tāgata ki vaegā pulega kese‵kese e pelā mo te malo telā e isi sena tupu, te malo telā e pule ne se matakāiga mau‵mea (kaigā Aliki), malo Saoloto, te malo telā e pule ne se tino tokotasi, malo Fasisi mo malo Kominisi.


According to some experts, 6.5 million tons of litter enter the world’s oceans each year. 	 E ‵tusa mo manatu o nisi tino ‵poto, e 6.5 miliona te aofaki o kaiga kolā e fakalailai ei a kogā tai o te lalolagi i tausaga takitasi.


For those appreciative Witnesses, gathering in joyful Christian assembly was unquestionably worth all the sacrifices. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua me ne mafau‵fau a Molimau loto fakafetai konei me ne aoga eiloa a mea faiga‵ta katoa ne talia ne latou ona ko te maopoopoga fakafiafia i fono faka-Kelisiano.


How important is our preaching work, and what are some of the things being done today to carry it out? 	 E pefea te tāua o te ‵tou galuega talai, kae ne a nisi mea e fai i aso nei ke fakataunu ei te galuega tenā?


“For this I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth.”—JOHN 18:37. 	 “Tenā te pogai ne fanau mai ei au, kae tenā foki te pogai ne vau ei au ki te lalolagi, ko te mea ke molimau atu au ki te munatonu.”—IOA. 18:37.


(Acts 4:34, 35) Others set aside money and gave regular donations to support the work. 	 (Galu. 4:34, 35) A nisi tino ne tuku fakaa‵tea ne latou a tupe ko tuku atu ei e pelā me se meaalofa masani ke ‵lago atu ki te galuega.


In like manner, we put fiery coals upon the head of an enemy by doing kind deeds to him so that his hardness will melt and good qualities will come to the fore. 	 I se feitu tai ‵pau, e tuku atu foki ne tatou a malala ‵ka ki luga i se ulu o se fili mai te faiga o mea ‵lei ki a ia ko te mea ke liuvai ana uiga ‵teke kae kamata o fakaasi atu ei ne ia a uiga ‵lei.


5 Even if you did not excel at school and are unaccustomed to study, you should not imagine that “the deep things of God” are beyond your grasp. 	 5 E tiga eiloa ne seki poto malosi koe i te akoga kae e se masani ki te faiga o sukesukega, e se ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne koe me e se mafai o iloa ne koe a “fuafuaga ‵loto a te Atua.”


The loss of loved ones in death or other personal tragedies leave many distraught. 	 A te galo atu o se tino pele i te mate io me ko nisi fakalavelave totino e fakalogo‵mae i ei a tino e tokouke.


SHOWING LOVE TO REFUGEES 	 KE FAKAASI ATU TE ALOFA KI TINO FAKAA‵LOFA


When Satan claimed that God was withholding something good from them—the right to determine for themselves what is right and what is wrong—they went along with Satan and turned their backs on God. 	 I te taimi ne fai atu ei a Satani me e isi se mea ‵lei e taofi ne te Atua mai i a lāua—ko te aiā ke filifili ne lāua me se a te mea ‵lei mo te mea masei—telā ne ‵kau atu eiloa lāua ki a Satani kae fulitua atu ki te Atua.


The title “Prince of princes” applies only to Jehovah God—the Chief of all angelic princes, including “Michael, one of the foremost princes.”—Daniel 10:13. 	 A te ‘Tupu o tupu’ e fakasino atu fua ki a Ieova te Atua—te Aliki o agelu katoa, e aofia i ei a “Mikaeli, se takitaki tokotasi i te kau agelu.”—Tanielu 10:13.


James and John wanted to sit one at Jesus’ right hand and one at his left hand in his Kingdom. 	 Ne ma‵nako a Iakopo mo Ioane ke saga‵saga lāua i te feitu fakaatamai mo te feitu fakamaui o Iesu i tena Malo.


That is possible because they became baptized Christians, and God applied the ransom in their behalf, forgave their sins, and declared them righteous as spiritual sons.—Rom. 3:23-26; 4:25; 8:30. 	 E mafai o tupu te mea tenā me ne fai latou e pelā me ne Kelisiano papatiso, kae ne fakagalue ne te Atua a te togiola mō latou, fakamagalo olotou agasala, kae taku amiotonugina latou e pelā me ne tama faka-te-agaga.—Loma 3:23-26; 4:25; 8:30.


While these were not the sentiments of most people in Jeremiah’s day, they represented those of Jeremiah and the repentant remnant. 	 E ui eiloa e se konei a lagonaga o te tokoukega o tino i aso o Ielemia, ne fakasino mai eiloa a pati konā ki lagonaga o Ielemia mo te toega o tino kolā ne sala‵mo.


Similarly, the Mosaic Law was designed to lead God-fearing Jews to Christ. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, ne fakatoka te Tulafono telā ne tuku ki a Mose ke takitaki atu ei a tino Iutaia kolā e ma‵taku ki te Atua ki te Keliso.


14 Assist the sick and the elderly. 	 14 Fesoasoani atu ki tino ma‵saki mo tino ma‵tua.


Giving even slight attention to the earth’s motion, we must marvel that earth does not spin too rapidly, which would be disastrous, as we can easily realize. 	 Moi fai penā, ko iloa ne tatou, me ka uke ‵ki a fakalavelave ka ‵tupu mai i ei.


Thus, in a very literal way, they could be termed mere “temporary residents” of the earth under Satan’s control. 	 Tela la, e mafai eiloa o taku latou ne tino “se ‵nofo tumau” i te lalolagi telā e pule ki ei a Satani.


For that reason, Paul prefaced his statement with these words: “All things are lawful [or, “permissible,” ftn.], but not all things are advantageous. 	 Ona ko te pogai tenā, ne kamata ne Paulo ana muna i ana pati konei ne fai, penei: “E saoloto a mea katoa; kae e se ko mea katoa e aoga.


Granted, it is not easy to resist peer pressure and to stand out as being different, but you have help. 	 E tiga eiloa e se se mea faigofie ke ‵teke atu ki fakamalosiga mai ou taugasoa kae ke ‵kese foki au amioga, e isi eiloa ne tino e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki a koe.


As a result, most of them had come to love what was bad and to hate what was good. 	 Ona ko te mea tenā, ne kamata ei a te tokoukega o latou o fia‵fia ki te masei kae takalia‵lia ki te ‵lei.


Guard against even unwittingly forming romantic attachments outside of marriage. 	 Ke ‵kalo keatea mai te fiafai ki tino kolā e se avaga mo koe.


Others who left their mark on history were Sennacherib of Assyria, Alexander the Great of Greece, and Julius Caesar of Rome. 	 A nisi tino kolā ne lauiloa i tala mua ko Sanelivi mai Asulia, Alesana te Sili i Eleni, mo Iulio Kaisala i Loma.


Sexual relations are permitted only within marriage, and marriage is to be permanent. 	 E talia fua a faifaiga fakatauavaga i loto i te fakaipoipoga, kae e ‵tau eiloa o fakatumau a te fakaipoipoga.


PROPHECIES BEING FULFILLED TODAY 	 VALOAGA KOLĀ NE FAKATAUNU I ASO NEI


How do the religions that you know of measure up in this regard? 	 E pefea a faifaiga a lotu kolā e iloa ne koe i te feitu tenei?


For what reasons should thanksgiving be included in our prayers? 	 Ne a pogai e ‵tau ei o aofia a ‵talo fakafetai i ‵tou ‵talo?


‘Do Not Be Loving the World’ 	 “Sa Tuku Otou Loto ki te Lalolagi”


But friends and peers do not always have our best interests at heart. 	 Kae e se fia ‵saga faeloa mai a ‵tou taugasoa ki mea e ‵lei ei tatou.


All these dreams have proved to be disappointing. 	 Kae ne fakafanoa‵noa ‵ki a ikuga o moemiti katoa konei.


Loyal attachment to Jehovah is the motivating force behind such deeds of godly devotion. It is his will that “all sorts of men should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth.” (1 Timothy 2:4) God “does not desire any to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9) So, then, should not our godly devotion stimulate us to intensify our efforts to help people to learn about Jehovah and imitate him?—Ephesians 5:1. 	 Ko tena loto eiloa ke “ola a tino katoa, ka ke iloa foki ne latou te munatonu.” (1 Timoteo 2:4) E sē manako a te Atua ke ‘malaia se tino kae ke lava te taimi ke sala‵mo ei a tino.’ (2 Petelu 3:9) Tela la, e ‵tau o fakamalosi aka tatou ne te amio atua ke uke ‵tou mea e fai i te fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino ke iloa ne latou a Ieova kae ke fakaakoako foki ki a ia.—Efeso 5:1.


He warned: “Whoever disowns me before men, I will also disown him before my Father who is in the heavens.” 	 Ana muna: “So se tino e fakafiti ne ia a au i mua o tino, e fakafiti foki ne au a ia i mua o toku Tamana i te lagi.”


That is certainly so if we are living a double life, concealing our wrongdoing while pretending to serve God faithfully. 	 E penā foki loa māfai e ola tatou i se olaga magalua, e ‵funa aka ‵tou agasala kae fakaloiloi o tavini fakamaoni atu ki te Atua.


It can deepen our appreciation for our heavenly Father. 	 E mafai o fakamalosi aka i ei a ‵tou loto fakafetai ki ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi.


Since the Bible says that God is not partial and that anyone who fears him is acceptable to him, who am I to hate people because of their tribe or language? 	 Ona ko pati a te Tusi Tapu i te Atua e se fakailoga tino kae talia ne ia so se tino telā e mataku ki a ia, e mafai pefea o takalialia au ki tino ona ko olotou matakāiga io me ko ‵gana?


What action was Jehoshaphat to take? 	 Ne a mea ne ‵tau o fai ne Iosefatu?


It can also consume much precious time. 	 E mafai foki o kaisoa ne ia a nisi taimi kolā e mafai o fakaaogā ki nisi mea tāua.


Of course, your loyalty to Jehovah should come first. 	 E tonu, e ‵tau o fakamuamua ne koe a tou fakamaoni ki a Ieova.


9 It can be hard to control our feelings when we have to put up with unfair criticism. 	 9 E mafai eiloa o faigata ke pule atu ki ‵tou lagonaga māfai ko fakafesagai atu ki pati fakatauemu.


JEHOVAH RAISES UP CALAMITY AGAINST HIS ANOINTED 	 NE AUMAI NE IEOVA A FAKALAVELAVE KI TENA TINO FAKAEKEGINA


(Ephesians 2:12; 1 Thessalonians 4:13) Yet, “the hope of salvation” is a basic element of true worship. 	 (Efeso 2:12; 1 Tesalonia 4:13) Kae ko te “fakamoemoega mō te fakaolataga” se vaega fakavae o te tapuakiga tonu.


To illustrate: A young man loves a young woman whom he is going to marry. 	 Ke fai se tala fakatusa: E fiafai se tamataene ki se tamafine telā ka avaga a ia ki ei.


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This has gone on for centuries. 	 Ko oti ne tupu te mea tenei i te fia senitenali ko teka.


Neither the symbolic heavens—wicked governments—nor the symbolic earth—mankind alienated from God—will survive the heat of God’s burning anger. 	 Ka se sao atu eiloa te lagi fakatusa—ko pulega ma‵sei a tāgata—io me ko te lalolagi fakatusa—ko tino kolā e sē ‵kau ki te Atua—mai te ‵vela o te kaitaua o te Atua.


At 90 years of age, Frieda now lives in Husum, still serving the true God, Jehovah. 	 Ko nofo atu nei a Frieda, telā ko 90 ana tausaga, i Husum kae koi tavini fakamaoni atu eiloa a ia ki te Atua tonu, ko Ieova.


[Pictures on page 21] 	 Ne faka‵sao, takitaki kae puipui pefea ne Ieova ana tino i aso mua?


This included the command: “Before gray hair you should rise up [in respect], and you must show consideration for the person of an old man.” 	 Ne aofia i ei te fakatonuga: “Āva kae faka‵malu ki tino ma‵tua.”


In the Christian Greek Scriptures, only Paul used the Greek term translated “admonish.” 	 A te fakatonu io me ko te fakamalosi atu e se fakaasi atu i ei a te kaitaua.


But it requires the terror of death to provoke the imagination to eat what, hitherto, is unedible.” 	 Kae, ko te mataku ki te mate e fai ne ia te tino ke kai ki so se mea telā e sē ‵tau o kai ki ei.”


It may also include such practices as making the sign of the cross and joining in prayer with the priest or minister. 	 E mafai foki o aofia i ei a te faiga o te fakailoga o te koluse mo te ‵talo fakatasi mo te tama io me ko te faifeau.


Not only did Jesus give the answer; he lived it. 	 Ne seki tuku atu fua ne Iesu te tali, kae ne ola foki eiloa a ia e ‵tusa mo te mea tenā.


We want to make sure that neither the things we left behind nor Satan’s wily schemes will sap our resolve to serve Jehovah with a complete heart. 	 E ‵tau o fakamautinoa aka ne tatou ke mo a eiloa e fakavāivāi mai a mea kolā ko oti ne tiakina ne tatou ki tua io me ko fakamalosiga kolā e fakaaoga ne Satani ki ‵tou fakaikuga ‵mautakitaki ke tavini atu tatou ki te Atua mo te loto kātoa.


Is it like that of our Exemplar, Jesus? 	 E mata, e ‵pau mo te kilokiloga a te ‵tou Fakaakoakoga, ko Iesu?


(Psalm 37:3, 4) Our loving Jehovah involves a second point that is brought to our attention in Malachi chapter 1. Show Appreciation for Sacred Things 7. 	 (Salamo 37:3, 4) Kae e aofia foki te lua o manatu ke ‵saga faka‵lei atu ki ei i te mataupu 1 o te tusi ko Malaki i te ‵tou a‵lofa ki a Ieova.


It is a treasure that money cannot buy.” 	 Se koloa telā e se mafai o ‵togi ki tupe.”


[Pictures on page 23] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 15]


(Heb. 2:1) Whether you are looking for work or you are reevaluating your current employment, how can you make wise decisions? 	 (Epelu 2:1) Faitalia me e salasala koe ki se galuega io me mafaufau o ‵fuli tau galuega, e mafai pefea o fai ne koe se fakaikuga poto?


How did Jehovah bless Rahab for her faith and obedience? 8 Jehovah rewarded Rahab in a number of ways. 	 I te auala e tasi, ne faka‵sao fakavavega ne ia a tena ola fakatasi mo tino katoa kolā ne faka‵lafi i tena fale—kolā ko “ana kāiga.”


A Christian father who successfully brought up four children said: “The importance of their choice of friends cannot be overemphasized. 	 Ne fai mai se tamana Kelisiano telā ne manuia i te putiakaga o ana tama‵liki, penei: “E se ‵tau o manatu māmā ki te tāua o te filifiliga o olotou taugasoa.


He brought into his household an additional 300 concubines. 	 Ne avatu ne ia ki tena fale ne avaga fakasalasala e toko 300.


Today in Satan’s world, sordid images and degraded entertainment have proliferated. 	 I te lalolagi a Satani i aso nei, e gasolo aka eiloa ki luga te uke o ata ma‵sei mo fakafiafiaga matagā.


While current humanitarian efforts are truly commendable, surely it makes sense to consider another prospect for a just and peaceful new world. 	 E tiga eiloa e ‵tau o fakamālō atu ki taumafaiga a tino i te vaitaimi nei, se mea mautinoa me e ‵lei atu ke mafau‵fau ki te suā fakamoemoega e uiga ki te lalolagi fou telā e amiotonu kae filemu.


In explaining how God prepares humans for rulership in heaven, the apostle Paul used an illustration taken from family life. 	 I tena fakamatalaga ki te auala e fakatoka ei a tino ne te Atua mō te pulega i te lagi, ne fakaaoga ne te apositolo ko Paulo se tala fakatusa mai i te olaga faka-te-kāiga.


Still others allow themselves to be stumbled by someone associated with the congregation, or they leave because they do not agree with a certain Scriptural teaching. 	 Kae e talia ne nisi tino ke fakavāivāi latou ne se tino i te fakapotopotoga, io me ko olo atu latou keatea ona ko te sē lotoma‵lie ki se akoakoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


We need to remember, though, that if we question the fairness or rightness of Jehovah’s decisions, we are, in effect, starting to put our standard of righteousness above Jehovah’s standard. 	 Kae e ‵tau o masaua ne tatou me kafai e fakafesili ne tatou a te ‵lei io me ko te ‵tonu o ikuga e fai ne Ieova, ko kamata ei o fakama‵luga aka ne tatou a ‵tou tulaga amio‵tonu ke ma‵luga atu i tulaga o Ieova.


(1 John 4:8) Indeed, “the LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.” 	 (1 Ioane 4:8) E tonu, “e aga‵lei a [te Atua] ki tino katoa, e alofa a ia ki mea katoa a ia ne fai.”


(Lev. 15:19, 25) Jesus perceived that power had gone out of him and therefore asked who touched him. 	 (Levitiko 15:19, 25) Ne lagona ne Iesu me ko fano keatea a te ‵mana mai i a ia, telā ne ‵sili atu ei a ia me ko oi te tino ne fakapatele atu ki a ia.


The Bible abounds in references to how God’s active force infused his servants on earth with power. 	 E uke ‵ki a fakamatalaga i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te auala e tuku atu ei ne te Atua a te agaga tapu ki ana tavini i te lalolagi nei.


IN MANY parts of the world, during December you often see scenes of the infant Jesus in the tender care of his mother, Mary, and his adoptive father, Joseph. 	 I KOGA e uke i te lalolagi kātoa i te masina o Tesema, e masani o lavea atu i ei a ata o te pepe ko Iesu i lima atafai o tena mātua ko Malia mo tena tamana fai ko Iosefa.


Yet, all Christians must walk arm in arm on the road to life. 	 Kae e ‵tau eiloa o sa‵sale fakatasi atu a Kelisiano katoa i te auala ki te ola.


MAN and woman have always yearned to be together. 	 NE MA‵NAKO faeloa te tagata mo te fafine ke ‵nofo fakatasi laua.


Let us use these occasions to encourage one another in the true worship of Jehovah, who has granted us “the privilege of fearlessly rendering sacred service to him with loyalty and righteousness.”—Luke 1:74, 75; Hebrews 10:24, 25. 20, 21. How was Hannah rewarded for her godly devotion? 	 Ke tapu kae ke amiotonu foki tatou i ona mata.”—Luka 1:74, 75 ; Epelu 10:24, 25.


Do You Share Jehovah’s View of Sacred Things? 	 E Mata, E ‵Pau Tau Kilokiloga mo te Kilokiloga a Ieova ki Mea Kolā e Tapu?


He continually sought Jehovah’s direction by consulting God’s Law. 	 Ne tumau a ia i te ‵sala atu ki te takitakiga a Ieova mai i te sukesuke ki tulafono a te Atua.


This outwardly visible change is a clear indication that the person is advancing toward Christian maturity.—Galatians 5:22. 	 A te ‵fuliga matea tenei e fakaasi manino mai i ei me ko gasolo atu ki mua a te tino ki te matua faka-Kelisiano.—Kalatia 5:22.


What happens there? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tupu i konā?


9 Judges chapters 4 and 5 should be studied together, for each chapter reveals details not contained in the other. 	 9 E ‵tau eiloa o suke‵suke fakatasi ki te Famasino mataupu e 4 mo te 5, me e kese‵kese a fakamatalaga likiliki katoa kolā e maua i ei.


2 Is it any wonder that this world is near its end? 	 2 E se tioa loa me ko pili mai te gataga o te lalolagi nei!


They told Moses: “That is enough of you, because the whole assembly are all of them holy and Jehovah is in their midst.” 	 Ne fai atu latou ki a Mose: “Ko tō silia katoa te lua mea tenei e fai! A tino Isalaelu katoa e o te Aliki, ka ko te Aliki e fakatasi mai ki a tatou katoa.”


Moreover, the message of the Bible is an excellent source of comfort and delight. 	 E se gata i ei, a te fekau mai te Tusi Tapu ko te ‵toe fakamafanafanaga tafasili i te ‵lei kae fakafiafia.


But how was Satan able to deceive Eve? 	 Kae ne mafai pefea o fakaloiloi ne Satani a Eva?


Worshiping that calf caused our people to fall into idolatry. 	 Ne iku atu te tapuaki atu ki te pulumakau tenā ki te ifo ki tupua o ‵tou tino.


A Permanent Feature of Our Worship 	 Se Vaega Tumau o ‵Tou Tapuakiga


Some of my family finally made it to a refugee camp in Malawi, a journey of over 1,000 miles (1,600 km). 	 Ne oko fakamuli atu a nisi tino i toku kāiga ki te koga ‵nofo i Malawi mō tino fakaa‵lofa, se malaga telā e sili atu i te 1,000 maila (1,600 km) te ‵mao.


(Luke 24:45) Jesus recognized that Bible readers need help to grasp Scriptural teachings. 	 (Luka 24:45) Ne iloa ne Iesu me e ‵tau o maua ne tino kolā e fai‵tau ki te Tusi Tapu se fesoasoani ko te mea ke malamalama latou i ana akoakoga.


But now return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet, and he will make supplication for you. 	 I te taimi tenei, tuku atu te fafine tenā ki tena avaga.


• What does dedication to God involve? 	 • Ne a mea e aofia i te tukuatugaki te Atua?


The same is true today. 	 E penā foki i aso nei.


Jehovah rewarded their faithfulness. 	 Me ne taui atu a Ieova ki te lotou fakatuanaki.


They too belong to Jehovah. 	 A latou foki ko tino o Ieova.


Why is it important to keep clearly in mind why we preach? 	 Kaia e tāua ei ke masaua faeloa ne tatou a te pogai e talai ei tatou?


Not understanding what Jesus intends to do, Martha objects: “Lord, by now he must smell, for it is four days.” 	 Ne seki maina Maleta i te mea telā ka fai ne Iesu, telā ne fai atu ei a ia penei: “Te Aliki, ko manogi masei tona foitino.


Ádám’s sentence was eight years in prison, later reduced to four years. 	 Ne fakasala a Ádám ki te valu tausaga i te falepuipui kae fakamuli loa ne tuku ifo tena sala ki te fa tausaga.


They just increase.’ 	 E gasolo aka faeloa latou o tokouke.’


For example, Proverbs 22:4 states: “The result of humility and the fear of Jehovah is riches and glory and life.” 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e fai mai te Faataoto 22:4, NW, penei: “A te ikuga o te loto maulalo mo te mataku ki a Ieova ko te maumea mo te ‵malu mo te ola.”


Livija, the eldest daughter, became a regular pioneer as soon as she finished high school. 	 A Livija, te tamaliki fafine matua, ne fai pelā me se paenia tumau i te otimaiga i te akoga lasaga lua.


As a boy, Paul had attended Christian meetings with his mother. 	 A koi tamaliki a ia, ne ‵kau sāle atu laua mo tena mātua ki fakatasiga Kelisiano.


Of what does Zechariah’s final vision assure God’s people? 	 Se a te mea e fakatalitonu mai ne te ‵toe fakaasiga a Sakalia ki tino o te Atua?


17 Not all are able to go to distant parts of the world to take the Kingdom message to others. 	 17 E se ko tino katoa e mafai o olo atu ki koga ‵mao o te lalolagi o avatu te fekau o te Malo ki nisi tino.


DECEMBER 16-22, 2013 	 TESEMA 16-22, 2013


What Is the Good News About Religion? 	 Se a te Tala ‵Lei e Uiga ki Lotu?


Hence, “the inhabited earth to come” is the future system of things on earth under the rulership of Jesus Christ. 	 Tela la, a “te lalolagi nofoaki telā ka oko mai” ko te olaga i te lalolagi i aso mai mua mai lalo i te pulega a Iesu Keliso.


Onesmus’ mother observed the change in her son’s disposition and was so delighted that she too agreed to study the Bible. 	 Ne matea ne te mātua o Onosemu a te mafuli o tena tama kae ne fiafia ‵ki eiloa tou fafine telā ne talia ei ne ia ke fai tena akoga ki te Tusi Tapu.


JESUS CHRIST warned any who might stumble his followers: “See to it that you men do not despise one of these little ones; for I tell you that their angels in heaven always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.” 	 NE FAKAILOA atu ne Iesu Keliso ki so se tino telā e mafai o fakavāivāi atu ki ana soko: “A koutou eiloa, me mana fakaseaoga ne koutou se tino o tamaliki konei. Me muna atu au ki a koutou, i olotou agelu i te lagi e matea faeloa ne latou a foliga o toku Tamana i te lagi.”


She became a widow after only seven years of marriage. 	 Ne mate tena avaga a ko fitu fua tausaga ne fakaipoipo ei laua.


In the city of Philippi, opposers threw them into prison. 	 I te fakai o Filipi, ne ‵pei atu ne tino ‵teke a lāua ki te falepuipui.


(Acts 2:36) As a result of Peter’s spirit-inspired message, about three thousand persons “embraced his word heartily” and got baptized. 	 (Galuega 2:36) Ona ko te fekau a Petelu telā ne fakaosofia ne te agaga, e toko tolu afe tino “ne talitonu ki tena lauga,” kae ne papatiso.


(Song of Solomon 1:9-11; 3:7-10; 6:8-10, 13) If you are a Christian woman, you too may find yourself the object of someone’s unwanted attention. 	 (Pese a Solomona 1:9-11; 3:7-10; 6:8-10, 13) Kafai koe se fafine Kelisiano, e mafai foki o fiafai atu se tino ki a koe, telā e se manako koe ki ei.


(Galatians 1:13, 14; John 16:2, 3) Worse still, for a long time, Paul kept “kicking against the goads,” resisting the influences that should have led him to believe in Jesus Christ. 	 (Kalatia 1:13, 14; Ioane 16:2, 3) I se taimi leva ne gasolo aka eiloa o ma‵sei atu a mea ona ko te tumau o Paulo i te “aka ki mea makai‵kai,” mai te ‵teke atu ki fakamalosiga kolā ne ‵tau ei o takitaki atu a ia ke talitonu ki a Iesu Keliso.


How can we avoid “the minding of the flesh” and pursue “the minding of the spirit”? 	 E mafai pefea o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai te “mafau‵fau . . . [ki] mea e manako ki ei te foitino” kae ‵saga atu “ki . . . mea e manako ki ei te agaga”?


(Ps. 109:30; Matt. 24:14) Rendering “a sacrifice of praise” to Jehovah is our foremost reason for preaching publicly and from house to house.—Heb. 13:15. 	 (Salamo 109:30; Mataio 24:14) A te avatuga o “tavaega” ki a Ieova ko te ‵toe pogai tāua e talai atu ei tatou i koga valevale kae mai fale ki fale.—Epelu 13:15.


(Romans 10:17) Jehovah’s Witnesses are delighted to talk about Scriptural matters with all who yearn to serve God in true faith. 	 (Loma 10:17) E fia‵fia a Molimau a Ieova o fai‵pati e uiga ki te Tusi Tapu ki so se tino telā e loto fiafia o tavini atu ki te Atua i te fakatuanaki tonu.


Such a course might seem to some today to be a loving option. 	 Kāti e foliga mai te mea tenā ki nisi tino e pelā me se faifaiga alofa.


14 So far this article has encouraged you to make up your mind to focus your life on your desire to serve Jehovah. 	 14 Tela la, ko oti eiloa ne fakamalosigina koe ne te mataupu tenei ke fakaiku aka i tou mafaufau ke saga tonu atu koe ki tou manakoga ke tavini ki a Ieova.


For the work of your hands you will have a yearning.” 	 Tena la, ka kalaga mai koe, kae tali atu au, kae ka fiafia ei koe ki a au, tau mea ola ne faite.”


(Acts 4:20; 5:28) They knew that Jehovah was with them and would bless them—and bless them he did! 	 (Galuega 4:20; 5:28) Ne iloa ne latou me e fakatasi atu a Ieova ki a latou kae ka fakamanuia foki ne ia latou—kae ne fakamanuia eiloa ne ia latou!


It is more than a mere commitment. 	 E sili fakafia atu tena tāua i lō te faiga fua o se feagaiga.


We Will Walk in Jehovah’s Name Forever! 	 Ka Tauave ne Tatou te Igoa o Ieova ki te Se-gata-mai!


The traveling overseer reports positive results from thus helping discouraged ones to recognize and reject this satanic lie. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne te toeaina faimalaga a ikuga ‵gali mai te fesoasoani atu ki tino loto vāivāi ke iloa kae ‵teke atu ki te loi tenei a Satani.


If you are a parent, do you help your children to prepare for field service? 	 Kafai koe se matua, e mata e fesoasoani atu koe ki au tama‵liki ke fakatoka latou mō te galuega talai?


I also gave up college and began singing and playing the guitar for money. 	 Ne fakagata foki toku fano ki akoga ma‵luga kae kamata o usuusu kae tātā kitala ke maua a tupe.


(Luke 7:11-17; 8:41, 42, 49-55) Both Martha and her sister, Mary, were aware that Jesus could cure the sick. 	 (Luka 7:11-17; 8:41, 42, 49-55) Ne iloa ‵lei ne Maleta mo tena taina ko Malia, me e mafai o faka‵lei ne Iesu a tino ma‵saki.


Giving thought to the personal heartache and tragedy that living a double life can bring will help us avoid such a course. 	 Mai te mafaufau ‵mafa ki te faka‵mae loto o te fakalavelave telā e aumai ne te ola i se olaga magalua ka fesoasoani mai ei ke ‵kalo tatou keatea mai i se vaegā auala penā.


(1 Pet. 2:25) Being imperfect, not one of Adam’s descendants could buy back what Adam had forfeited. 	 (1 Petelu 2:25) Ona ko te tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa, e seai eiloa se tamaliki a Atamu e mafai o toe ‵togi mai ne ia te mea telā ne galo i a Atamu.


About three years after his baptism, Jesus assured his disciples: “You will be baptized in holy spirit not many days after this.” 	 Mai tua o tausaga e tolu talu mai tena papatisoga, ne fakatalitonu atu a Iesu ki ana soko: “Kae se leva nei ko papatisogina ei koutou ki te agaga tapu.”


A few of his apostles were arguing about who was the greatest among them. 	 Ne kinau a nāi apositolo o ia me ko oi te ‵toe tino sili i a latou.


(Matt. 26:26) The “loaf” was unfermented bread, as was used for the Passover. 	 (Mata. 26:26) A te “falaoa” e sefaka‵fete, e pelā mo te fakaaogaga i te Paseka.


Thus, the name Armageddon stands as a symbol of a decisive conflict, with only one clear victor.—See the box “Megiddo—A Fitting Symbol,” on page 5. 	 Telā la, e fai eiloa Amaketo mo fai se fakatusa o se taua tāua, telā e mautinoa eiloa te feitu ka manumalo i ei.—Ke onoono ki te pokisi “Mekito—Se Fakatusa Telā e Fetaui ‵Lei,” i te itulau e 5.


And when you need God’s help, pray to him about the matter. 	 Kae kafai e manako koe ki te fesoasoani o te Atua, ‵talo atu ki a ia e uiga ki ei.


He said: “We positively ordered you not to keep teaching upon the basis of [the name of Jesus], and yet, look! you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching.” 	 Ana muna: “Ne fakatonu malosi ne matou a koutou ke se toe akoako atu ne koutou a te igoa o Iesu; kae kiloke ki te mea ne fai ne koutou! Ko oti ne fakasalalau atu ne koutou te otou talaiga i Ielusalema kātoa.”


13 Take, for example, the case of a 93-year-old woman who lives in India. 	 13 Mafaufau ki te tala o se fafine ko 93 ana tausaga i Initia.


3 A similar situation exists on a universal scale. 	 3 Ko oti foki ne sae aka se tulaga tai ‵pau penā i te lalolagi kātoa.


11 Peter next reminded the older men how the shepherding work should and should not be done. 	 11 Kae ne toe fakamasaua atu ne Petelu ki toeaina e uiga ki te auala e ‵tau ei o fai te lotou galuega mo te auala e se ‵tau o fai i ei.


Ezekiel was to absorb the message fully and make it part of him. 	 Ne ‵tau o malamalama katoatoa a Esekielu i te fekau kae fai foki mo vaega o tena foitino.


(See also the box “He Always Leaves Feeling Better.”) 	 (Ke onoono ki te pokisi “E Maua Faeloa ne ia se Lagonaga Fiafia Mai Tua o te Fakatasiga.”)


To show that none of his followers should elevate themselves above fellow believers, Jesus said: “You, do not you be called Rabbi, for one is your teacher, whereas all you are brothers. 	 Ke fakaasi mai te manatu me e se ‵tau mo ana soko o fakamaluga aka latou ki luga i nisi taina tali‵tonu, ne fai mai a Iesu, penei: “E se ‵tau koutou o taku katoa ki ‘Faiakoga,’ me i a koutou ne taina, kae tokotasi fua te otou Faiakoga.


Become easily offended, anxious, or even severely depressed 	 O ita vave, manava‵se, io me loto māfatia malosi


see how Jehovah sustains his people with his Word? 	 lavea te auala ne fakamalosi ne Ieova ana tino ki tena Muna?


7 “You, however, when you pray, go into your private room and, after shutting your door, pray to your Father who is in secret; then your Father who looks on in secret will repay you.” 	 7 “Kafai e ‵talo koe, ulu ki loto i tou potu, ‵pono te mataloa; ko fai ei tau ‵talo ki tou Tamana telā e i te koga se lavea; ka ko tou Tamana telā e lavea ne ia koe i te koga se lavea, e avatu foki ne ia a te taui ki a koe.”


You will see that in addition to allowing for a lightening of punishment at times, Jehovah’s mercy includes tender compassion. 	 Ka lavea atu ei ne koe me i tafa o te taliaga ne Ieova ke fakamāmā aka te fakasalaga i nisi taimi, e aofia foki eiloa i tena alofa fakamagalo a tena alofa atafai.


All True Christians Are Evangelizers 	 A Kelisiano ‵Tonu Katoa Ne Tino Talai


Our attendance gives Jehovah what he deserves. 	 A te ‵tou ‵kau atu e tuku atu ei a vikiga e ‵tau o avatu ki a Ieova.


To whom? 	 Ko oi a tino konā?


(Matthew 24:14; Hebrews 10:23, 25; 1 Peter 5:2) They visit us when we are sick and comfort us when we mourn. 	 (Mataio 24:14; Epelu 10:23, 25; 1 Petelu 5:2) E āsi kae fakamafanafana mai foki latou ki a tatou māfai ko ma‵saki kae fanoa‵noa tatou.


These negative forces arise from our imperfection as well as from the influence of “the spirit of the world” around us, and they are very powerful. 	 A manakoga ma‵sei konei e māfua mai i ‵tou tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa e pelā foki mo te fakamalosiga mai i “te agaga o te lalolagi” i ‵tou tafa, kae e ma‵losi ‵ki latou.


That contributes to making a reply to any who would try to taunt him. 	 Ka fesoasoani foki tatou o tuku atu se tali ki so se tino telā e fakaitaita atu ki a ia.


7 The gracious way that God and his Son treat people of all nations and ethnic groups dignifies such individuals and attracts those rightly disposed to the truth. 	 7 A te auala alofa e fakaasi atu ne te Atua mo tena Tama ki tino mai i atufenua mo matakāiga katoa e faka‵malu ei a vaegā tino penā kae fai foki ei ke tosina atu a loto o tino kolā e talia mo te fakamaoni ne latou a te munatonu.


Rather, “there were many of them who were following [Jesus].” 	 I lō te fai penā, “ne tokouke ‵ki a latou i konā ne fai mo fai ana soko [o Iesu].”


(Read Nahum 1:15.) 	 (Faitau te Nauma 1:15.)


Jesus told some doubting Jews: “The queen of the south will be raised up in the judgment with this generation and will condemn it; because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, but, look! something more than Solomon is here.” 	 Ne fai atu a Iesu ki nisi tino Iutaia kolā ne fakalotolotolua: “Kafai foki e oko ki te Aso Fakamasino, a te Tupu fafine o te feitu ki Saute ka tu mai o fakasala koutou, me ne vau a ia mai te kapakapalagi o fakalogologo ki te poto o Solomona mo ana akoakoga; kae kiloke, au e fai atu ki a koutou, e isi se tino i konei e sili atu i a Solomona!”


Since my Father has kept working during his millenniums-long Sabbath, it is quite permissible for me to keep working, even on the Sabbath.’ 	 Ona ko te mea ne galue faeloa toku Tamana i tena Sapati telā e lau i meleniuma te leva, e maua foki ne au te taliaga ke galue faeloa i te Sapati.’


By that time, many Israelites were following pagan customs. 	 I te taimi tenā, e tokouke a tino Isalaelu ko tau‵tali atu i faifaiga fapau‵pau.


Does making money come first in my life? 	 E mata, e fakamuamua ne au te mauaga o tupe i toku olaga?


Stirred by “the Magnificent Things of God” 	 Ne Fakamalosigina Ona ko “Galuega Fakaofoofogia a te Atua”


In what way only will our sacred service be acceptable to Jehovah? 	 Se a te auala fua e tasi e talia ei ne Ieova te ‵tou taviniga tapu?


In other cases, it may be appropriate to say: “I was hoping to tell you about a time when there will be no injustice and all people will learn to love one another.” 	 I nisi taimi, kāti e ‵lei ke fai atu penei: “Au ne fakamoemoe ke fakaasi atu ki a koe e uiga ki te taimi telā ka se toe ai ei ne faifaiga sē fakamaoni kae ka fakatau a‵lofa foki i ei a tino katoa.”


Job stated: “[God] is not a man like me that I should answer him, that we should come together in judgment.” 	 Ne fai mai a Iopu: “A te Atua moi se tino, e penei e mafai ne au o fakafesagai; e mafai foki ne au ke olo māua ki te fono ke fakaiku ei te kinauga a māua.”


They are satisfied as long as they feel secure, despite the threatening situations that may surround them. 	 E lotoma‵lie fua latou ki olotou lagonaga me e tokagamalie latou, faitalia a tulaga fakama‵taku i olotou tafa.


Daniel 4-12–Hosea 1-14 	 [Fakamatalaga fakaopoopo]


Despite these two strong influences, I became neither a Nazi nor a nun. 	 Faitalia a fakamalosiga konei, ne seki fai au pelā me se Nasi io me se sina.


I enjoy encouraging the young brothers in our congregation and seeing their spiritual progress. 	 Se mea fakafiafia ki a au ke fakamalosi atu ki talavou i te motou fakapotopotoga kae ke lavea atu foki te ga‵solo o latou ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


‘Why is life so unjust?’ 	 ‘Kaia e ‵fonu ei te olaga i faifaiga sē fakamaoni?’


5. (a) What prohibition did God set in Noah’s day, and to whom did it apply? (b) In what sense was this prohibition an important step? 	 5. (a) Se a te mea ne fakatapu ne te Atua i aso o Noa, kae ne fakauiga ki a ai? (e) I te auala fea e tāua ‵ki ei te fakatapuga tenei?


The elder, who knew the young man well, opened his Bible to 1 Timothy 3:3, which states that appointed men must be “reasonable.” 	 Telā ne ‵suke atu fua ei te toeaina ki tena Tusi Tapu ki te 1 Timoteo 3:3, telā e fai mai me e ‵tau mo tāgata tofia o uiga “filemu.”


How are we being loyal to God when we respect those who have authority? 	 E fakamaoni pefea tatou ki te Atua māfai e āva tatou ki tino pule?


• false brothers 	 • taina ‵loi


Send me!”—Isa. 6:8. 	 Uga atu au!”—Isa. 6:8.


Giorgi’s contemporary Ephrem Mtsire took Giorgi’s work a step further. 	 Ne faka‵soko ne te kautupu o Giorgi ko Ephrem Mtsire a te galuega a Giorgi.


What can you do to make these study periods enjoyable? 	 Ne a mea e mafai ne koe o fai ke gali te sukesukega tenei?


SEEK THE KINGDOM FIRST, AND JEHOVAH WILL ADD THE REST 	 KE ‵SALA MUAMUA TE MALO, KAE KA FAKAOPOOPO MAI NE IEOVA TE ‵TOEGA


HOW DOES THE MEMORIAL . . . 	 A TE FAKAMANATUGA . . .


God’s Enemies—Take Note! 	 Fili o te Atua—Ke na Masaua!


But Solomon does not permit her to go. 	 Kae ne seki talia ne Solomona ke fano tou fafine.


The goal? 	 Se a te fakamoemoega o te galuega tenā?


14 Paul gave a fourth reason why we should humbly submit to Christian overseers. 	 14 Ne tuku mai ne Paulo te fa o pogai e ‵tau ei o faka‵logo tatou ki ovasia Kelisiano.


In a vision, he is brought to the land of Israel. 	 I se fakaasiga, ne avatu ei a ia ki te fenua o Isalaelu.


Proclaiming the Kingdom message, which includes God’s adverse judgments, requires the same kind of faith and courage that Daniel displayed in making known what was to befall Nebuchadnezzar and what the king should do so that ‘his prosperity might be lengthened.’ 	 Ko te mea ke folafola atu a te fekau o te Malo, telā e aofia i ei a fakamasinoga fakama‵taku a te Atua, e ‵tau o maua ne tatou te fakatuanaki mo te loto toa telā ne fakaasi atu ne Tanielu ke fakailoa atu a mea kolā ka ‵tupu ki a Nepukanesa mo mea kolā e ‵tau o fai ne te tupu ‘ko te mea ke tumau tena manuia.’


She writes: “Now that I know the truth, my life is very happy and fulfilled.” 	 Ne tusi mai tou fafine: “Ona ko te mea ko iloa nei ne au te munatonu, ko fiafia kae aoga ‵ki eiloa toku olaga.”


To provide an answer to Satan’s charge, Jehovah allowed Satan to attack that faithful man. 	 Ke tuku atu se tali ki ‵losiga a Satani, ne talia ne Ieova ke oso atu a Satani ki te tagata fakamaoni tenā.


The mind, or intellect, plays a role because a person who loves does this with his eyes open, recognizing that he and other humans that he loves all have weaknesses as well as attractive qualities. 	 E tāua ‵ki te tusaga o te mafaufau me i te tino telā e alofa, e fai ne ia te mea tenei mo te malamalama, mai i te iloa atu me e maua ne ia mo nisi tino kolā e alofa a ia ki ei a vāivāiga mo uiga ‵gali foki.


Jehovah has left the land.’” 	 E penei te fakamasakoga a latou: ‘A matou e se lavea ne te Aliki!


Rejoice and leap for joy, since your reward is great in the heavens; for in that way they persecuted the prophets prior to you.” 	 Ke ‵lifu kae ke fia‵fia foki koutou; me i te otou taui lasi e i te lagi; i te mea ne penā foki eiloa latou o fakasauā ki pelofeta kolā ne muamua i a koutou.”


If you speak with conviction, however, you may be surprised how quickly your peers will back off.—Compare Luke 4:12, 13. 	 Kae kafai e faipati atu koe mo te loto talitonu, e mafai eiloa o poi koe i te vave o fulitua atu ou taugasoa ki a koe.—Fakatusa ki te Luka 4:12, 13.


15 When on earth, Jesus faced many trying circumstances. 	 15 I te nofoga i te lalolagi, ne fakafesagai atu a Iesu ki fakanofonofoga faiga‵ta e uke.


One of Jehovah’s Witnesses living in Germany was employed as a technical communications clerk. 	 2. (a) Ne a fakaakoakoga i te Tusi Tapu kolā e fakaasi mai i ei me i te faigata o ‵teke atu ki se faifaiga matagā e se se mea fou? (e) Se a te mea e ‵tau o fakamalosi mai ne fakaakoakoga konei ke fai ne tatou? 3.


Will use his power to intervene in behalf of his people? 	 Ka fakaaoga ne ia tena malosi ke faka‵sao ei ana tino?


Apart from Judas Iscariot of Jesus’ day, have others gone to Gehenna rather than to Sheol, or Hades, at their death? 	 I tafa o Iuta te Isikaliota i aso o Iesu, e mata, e isi ne nisi tino aka ne olo atu ki Kēna, i lō Seoli io me ko Heitisi, i te taimi ne ‵mate ei?


And many of the Corinthians that heard began to believe and be baptized.”—Acts 18:4-8. 9. How did Priscilla and Aquila react to Paul’s example? 	 E tokouke foki a tino Kolinito ne lagona ne latou a te muna, ne tali‵tonu ki ei, kae ne papatisogina foki latou.”—Galuega 18:4-8.


Because of this, whenever the Witnesses visited, Grace ran behind her house and hid until they left. 	 Ona ko te mea tenā, i so se taimi e āsi atu ei a Molimau, e tele sāle a Grace o ‵muni mai tua o tena fale ke oko ki te taimi e olo ei latou keatea.


Since the beginning of human history, the Devil’s thirst for power has also been reflected in politics and religion. 	 Ko oti ne fakaasi mai ne te Tiapolo a tena uiga fia pule e auala i faifaiga fakapolitiki mo lotu talu mai te kamataga.


Since children are quick to note inconsistencies, oral instruction must be backed up by conduct and attitude that demonstrate your own deep appreciation for spiritual things. 	 E lavea vave ne tama‵liki māfai e se fetaui au faifaiga mo au pati. Tela la, e ‵tau o olo tasi a mea kolā e faipati koe ki ei pelā foki mo au amioga mo uiga kolā e fakaasi atu me e fakatāua ne koe a mea faka-te-agaga.


Some in Corinth, for example, had apparently become overconfident—thinking that they were so strong in the truth that they could never fall. 	 E pelā mo nisi o latou i Kolinito, ne tō lasi te loto tali‵tonu ki a latou eiloa—ne mafau‵fau i a latou e ma‵losi ‵ki i te munatonu telā e se mafai eiloa o ‵siga latou.


Job maintained his fear of God even when confronted with three false friends [Credit Line] From the Bible translation Vulgata Latina, 1795 	 E pelā eiloa mo te ‵kalo kea‵tea mai mea fakama‵taku ona ko te mataku, e ‵kalo kea‵tea foki tatou mai mea ma‵sei ona ko te mataku ki te Atua


More than that, they have reflected God’s great love. 	 I tafa o mea konā, ne fakaasi atu ne latou a te alofa sili o te Atua.


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In addition, BMJ (The British Medical Journal) reports: “People who profess stronger spiritual beliefs seem to resolve their grief more rapidly and completely after the death of a close person than do people with no spiritual beliefs.” 	 E se gata i ei, e lipoti mai foki a te BMJ (telā ne fakaigoa muamua ki The British Medical Journal): “E foliga mai me i tino kolā e ma‵losi olotou talitonuga fakalotu e vave gata te lotou fanoa‵noa mai tua o te mate o se tino pele i lō tino kolā e se lotu.”


Before Jackie stepped in front of a train, she told her siblings that she wanted ‘to become an angel and be with her mother.’ 	 A koituai o tu atu a Jackie i mua o se teleni telā e makini mai kae ko oti ne fai atu ki ana taina fo‵liki me ‘e manako loa a ia ke fai mo fai se agelu kae ke ‵nofo fakatasi laua mo tena mātua.’


By striving to view things the way that he views them—loving what he loves and hating what he hates—and then conducting ourselves accordingly. 	 Mai te kilo atu ki mea i te auala telā e kilo atu ei a ia ki ei—a‵lofa ki mea kolā e alofa a ia ki ei kae takalia‵lia ki mea kolā e takalialia a ia ki ei—ka oti, ko ola ei tatou e ‵tusa mo te mea telā e fiafia a ia ki ei.


“Keep on the watch, therefore, because you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.”—MATTHEW 24:42. 	 “Tela la, ke matapula‵pula koutou me se iloa ne koutou me tefea te aso e vau ei te otou Aliki.”—MATAIO 24:42.


Rather, He values something of far greater importance—our figurative heart, or the person we are inside. 	 I lō te fai penā, e fakatāua ne ia te mea telā e sili fakafia atu i te tāua—ko ‵tou loto.


It is a shame that some disregard God’s direction on marrying only in the Lord. And it is also regrettable that some do not continue working at keeping their marriage strong. 	 I lō te fai penā, e fai olotou fakasakoga kae kausaki atu ki te auala telā e takalialia ki ei te Atua mai te faiga ke ‵tala te avaga e aunoa mo se pogai faka-te-Tusi Tapu ko te mea fua ke avaga ki te suā tino.


“Keep walking by spirit and you will carry out no fleshly desire at all,” said the apostle Paul.—Galatians 5:16. 	 Ne fai atu penei a te apositolo ko Paulo: “Ke takitaki te Agaga i otou olaga, kae ke se fia‵fia koutou ki lagona faka te foitino.”—Kalatia 5:16.


Gail acts in harmony with her beliefs by doing volunteer work as a full-time evangelizer, sharing with her neighbors God’s promise of a future when “death will be no more.” 	 Ne ola a Gail mo ana talitonuga mai te galue fakagamua e pela me se tino talai tumau, kae fakaasi atu ne ia ki ana tuakoi a te folafolaga a te Atua mō aso mai mua telā “ka se toe ai se mate.”


For example, one psalmist wrote: “When I see your heavens, the works of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have prepared, what is mortal man that you keep him in mind?”—Psalm 8:3, 4. 	 E pelā mo muna a te faisalamo, penei: “Ka onoono au ki te lagi, telā ne faite ne koe, te masina mo fetu, kolā ne faka‵tu ne koe i olotou tulaga; se a te aoga o te tagata e manatu mai ei koe ki a ia; se a foki te aoga o te tagata e saga mai koe ki a ia?”—Salamo 8:3, 4.


Just as many hardened rebels have responded to Jehovah’s loving invitation to come back, your prodigal son or daughter may well return to God’s protective flock.—Luke 15:6, 7. 	 E pelā eiloa mo te ‵saga atu o tino ‵teke e tokouke ki te ‵kamiga alofa a Ieova ke toe ‵foki mai, ka mafai foki o toe foki mai a tau tama fakamāumāu mea ki te lafu a te Atua telā e puipuigina.—Luka 15:6, 7.


16 Another fine example is that of Saul, who became the apostle Paul. 	 16 A te suā fakaakoakoga ‵lei ko Saulo, telā ne fai fakamuli mo fai te apositolo ko Paulo.


succeed in our assignments? 	 manumalo i ‵tou tōfiga?


(1 Timothy 1:11; Galatians 5:22) Joy is the state of true happiness resulting from the expectation or acquisition of something good. 	 (1 Timoteo 1:11, NW; Kalatia 5:22) E maua a te fiafia tonu mai mea ‵lei kolā e fakamoe‵moe ki ei io me kolā e maua ne tatou.


Moreover, it never fails.—1 Corinthians 13:4-8. 	 Kae sili atu i ei, e se mafai o gata a te alofa.—1 Kolinito13:4-8.


Honest self-examination can help us to see if we need to improve in displaying divine wisdom in this regard. 	 E mafai o fesoasoani mai te faiga o se iloiloga fakamaoni ki a koe eiloa me e mata, e manakogina ke faka‵lei aka te fakaasiatuga o te poto mai te lagi i te feitu tenei.


Yet, the expression “good news” is also used in other ways in the Bible. 	 Kae ne fakaaoga foki a te tugapati tenei “‵Tala ‵Lei” i nisi auala aka i te Tusi Tapu.


(Colossians 2:4, 8) The same is true today. 	 (Kolose 2:4, 8) E penā foki eiloa i aso nei.


Education. 	 ● Akoakoga.


4 In his first letter to the congregation in Thessalonica, Paul called attention to the coming of “Jehovah’s day.” 	 4 I tena tusi muamua ki te fakapotopotoga i Tesalonia, ne faipati eiloa Paulo ki te oko mai o te “aso o Ieova.”


A great sign is seen in heaven. 	 Ne lavea atu se fakailoga lasi i te lagi.


They try to learn how to reason with those who are not familiar with the Bible and how to give an answer during the meetings of the local congregation, and they are absorbed in many other exciting spiritual activities.” 	 E taumafai lāua o tauloto ki te auala ke fakasako‵sako atu mo tino kolā e se masani ‵lei mo te Tusi Tapu, mo te auala ke tali i taimi o fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga, kae ne mafau‵fau loto eiloa lāua ki mea faka-te-agaga e uke.”


What do they and their riders represent? 	 Ko oi e fakaata mai i ei mo olotou tino faka‵tele?


6 After Jesus was resurrected, he continued to train those appointed as shepherds. 	 6 Mai tua o te toetuga o Iesu, ne tumau a ia i te akoako atu a tino kolā ne ‵tofi aka e pelā me ne tausi mamoe.


4. What tendencies were Israel’s faithful judges anxious to avoid, and why? 	 4 Kae e uke atu a mea e manakogina ke fai ne famasino i lō te iloaga fua o te Tulafono.


But does that make the Scriptures less valuable, less important? 	 Kae e mata, e fai ne te mea tenā ke se tāua malosi i ei te Tusi Tapu?


“You are worthy, Jehovah, even our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power.”—REVELATION 4:11. 	 “Te motou Aliki mo te motou Atua! E ‵tau eiloa o maua ne koe a te ‵malu, te vikiga, mo te ‵mana.”—FAKAASIGA 4:11.


Millions of others enjoy a degree of material prosperity. 	 Kae e lau i miliona o nisi tino e tai mau‵mea loa i te feitu faka-te-foitino.


(Jas. 4:7; 1 Pet. 5:9) Young ones seem to be a special target for Satan. 	 (Iako. 4:7; 1 Pe. 5:9) E fai eiloa a talavou e pelā me se taketi fakapito a Satani.


Dalídio now enjoys peace of mind and contentment beyond anything he could have imagined before coming to know God. 	 Ko maua nei ne Dalídio a te filemu o te mafaufau mo te lotomalie i so se mea telā ne mafai o mafaufau a ia ki ei a koi tuai o iloa ‵lei ne ia te Atua.


In England a parliamentary statute was enacted, which ordered that “whoever read the Scriptures in English should forfeit land, chattels, goods, and life . . . and that, if they continued obstinate, or relapsed after being pardoned, they should first be hanged for treason against the king, and then burned for heresy against God.” 	 Ne fakatonu mai penei se tulafono i te fakavae o te palamene i Egelani: “So se tino telā e faitau ki te Tusi Tapu i te ‵gana Peletania e ‵tau o fakasala, ave keatea ana manafa, ana kope, ana mea ‵lei, mo tena ola . . . kae kafai e tumau eiloa te sē faka‵logo io me ko toe faitau ki ei mai tua ifo o te toe fakamasauaatuga, e ‵tau o noua latou mō te ‵teke atu ki te tupu, kae ka oti ko ‵sunu ei mō te ‵teke atu ki talitonuga o te Atua.”


How is our progress toward maturity related to our conscience? 	 E fesoasoani mai pefea ‵tou loto lagona ke ma‵tua ‵lei tatou?


Angels can therefore communicate with one another, and they have in the past communicated with humans. 	 Tela la, e mafai o fesokotaki atu a agelu ki a latou eiloa, kae ne fesokotaki sāle atu foki latou ki tino i aso ko ‵teka.


Moreover, Israel’s high priests serving under the Law were imperfect and could not offer an adequate sacrifice for sin. 	 E se gata i ei, a faitaulaga sili o Isalaelu kolā e ‵nofo mai lalo i te Tulafono ne tino sē ‵lei katoatoa kae e se mafai o ofo atu ne latou se taulaga telā e fetaui ‵lei mo te agasala.


THE ADMINISTRATION AND ITS WORK 	 MEA KOLĀ NE FAI NE IEOVA KE FAKATAUNU A TENA FUAFUAGA


(Luke 20:25) In contrast with religious leaders and nominal Christians associated with the churches of Christendom, Jehovah’s servants stood firm, refusing to violate Bible principles. 	 (Luka 20:25) E ‵kese mai i takitaki lotu mo tino kolā e fai mai i a latou ne Kelisiano kae ‵kau atu ki lotu i Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se, e ‵tu ‵mautakitaki a tavini a Ieova, me e ita fitifiti latou ma soli a akoakoga fakavae i te Tusi Tapu.


How could each individual Christian be placed over everything—over “all” of the Lord’s belongings? 	 E mafai pefea o pule atu a Kelisiano taki tokotasi i “mea katoa” a te Aliki?


Under what circumstances could it be said that God has called married Christians to peace? 	 Ne a fakanofonofoga e mafai ei o fai atu me ko kalagagina ne te Atua a Kelisiano a‵vaga ke maua ne latou te filemū?


For example, when he observed the poor spiritual condition of fellow Jews, “he felt pity for them.” 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, i te taimi ne lavea atu ei ne ia te tulaga fakaalofa i te feitu faka-te-agaga o tino Iutaia, “ne tupu ake ei tona loto alofa mō latou.”


12 Economic ruin has spoiled the lives of many millions of people. 	 12 Ko oti ne fakama‵sei a olaga o te fia miliona o tino ona ko fakalavelave i mea tau tupe.


Whatever the case, the wayward inhabitants of the ten-tribe kingdom of Israel needed to display genuine repentance and really return to Jehovah. 7:4—In what way were adulterous Israelites like “a furnace set burning”? 	 Faitalia me i a ai a pati, ne ‵tau o fakaasi mai ne tino matagā o te malo o matakāiga e sefulu o Isalaelu te salamo tonu kae ‵foki ‵tonu atu ki a Ieova. 7:4—I te auala fea ne fai ei a tino Isalaelu mulilua “e pelā me se afi i te ogaumu”?


Capturing the excitement generated by that talk, one attendee wrote: “I had the privilege of being behind him on the platform that evening, and as he outlined the work and then told about the plans for enlarging the Brooklyn Bethel home and factory, the applause from the vast audience surged in renewed outbursts. 	 Ne tusi mai se taina telā ne nofo i luga i te tulaga i te taimi ne fai ei te lauga e uiga ki tino kolā ne fakalogo‵logo. Ana muna, me i te taimi ne faipati ei te Taina ko Noa ki te palani e uiga ki te fakalasiga o te Peteli i Brooklyn, ne ‵soko eiloa te patipati o lima o tino. Ne faigofie foki o lavea atu a te lasi o te fia‵fia o tino mai se koga ‵mao.


Therefore be zealous and repent.”—Rev. 3:19. 	 Tela la, ke na loto finafinau koutou kae sala‵mo.”—Fakaasiga 3:19.


She was told by the angel Gabriel that she had “found favor with God.” 	 Ne faipati atu eiloa te agelu ko Kapilielu ki tou fafine me ko oti ne “talia ne te Atua” a tou fafine.


Under inspiration, the apostle Paul directed his Christian brothers: “Keep on teaching and encouraging one another with psalms, praises to God, spiritual songs sung with gratitude, singing in your hearts to Jehovah.” 	 Mai lalo i te takitakiga a te agaga, ne fakatonu atu a te apositolo ko Paulo ki ana taina Kelisiano: “Tumau i te akoako kae fakamalosi atu te suā tino ki te suā tino i te usuga o salamo, vikiga ki te Atua, ko pese faka-te-agaga kolā e usu atu mo te loto alofa, kae ke usu atu mo te loto kātoa ki a Ieova.”


“I liked teaching people about Jehovah,” she says, “but I never imagined that I could serve abroad. 	 “Au e fiafia o akoako a tino e uiga ki a Ieova,” ko ana muna, “kae e se talitonu au me mafai ne au o tavini atu i se fenua fakaa‵tea.


Jesus later referred to Satan as “a liar and the father of the lie.” 	 Ne fakasino atu fakamuli a Iesu ki a Satani e pelā me “se tino loi, ka ko te tamana foki eiloa o tino ‵loi.”


She had agreed with her husband to tell the lie. 	 Ne lotomalie a tou fafine fakatasi mo tena avaga ke pati ‵loi lāua.


Let us not fall into that trap.—Malachi 2:17. 	 Ke mo a ma ‵tō atu tatou ki te malei tenā.—Malaki 2:17.


16 Not only must we keep our hope alive but we must also live in harmony with our hope. 	 16 E se ‵tau fua o tausi ‵tou fakamoemoega ke ola kae e ‵tau foki mo tatou o ola ke fetaui mo ‵tou fakamoemoega.


(Eph. 5:8) Being freed from bondage to religious darkness, Christians are under obligation to walk as children of light. 	 (Efeso 5:8) A te saoloto mai te ‵nofo pologa ki te pouliga fakalotu, e maua ei ne Kelisiano a te tiute ke sa‵sale e pelā me ne tamaliki o te mainaga.


Then he explained what they needed to know, “fully opening up the Scriptures” to them.—Luke 24:13-27, 32. 	 Oti aka, fakamatala atu ei ne ia a mea katoa i te “Tusi” kolā e ‵tau o iloa ne laua.—Luka 24:13-27, 32.


Prove yourself faithful even to death, and I will give you the crown of life.” 	 Fakamaoni eiloa ke oko ki te mate, ko tuku atu ei ne au ki a koe a te foualiki o te ola.”


I would strongly advise parents to take an active interest in their children’s academic progress, to get to know their teachers, and to convince their children that a good report matters. 	 E fakaasi tonu atu ne au ki mātua a te tāua ke ‵saga tonu ki te gasolo atu ki mua o olotou tama‵liki, ke masani ‵lei latou mo olotou faiakoga, kae ke fakatalitonu atu ki olotou tama‵liki me e tāua ke maua se lipoti ‵lei mai i te akoga.


We are the clay, and you are our Potter; and all of us are the work of your hand.” 	 A matou e pelā me ne one, ka ko koe ko te tino e faite ne ia a mea ki one. Ne faite ne koe matou.”


(Luke 1:41, 42) Mary was privileged to become the earthly mother of God’s beloved Son. 	 Ke amutia foki te tamaliki telā ka fanau ne koe.’ ” (Luka 1:41, 42) Ne taulia a Malia ke fai mo te mātua faka-te-foitino o te Tama fagasele eiloa a te Atua.


(Exodus 6:9) In such cases, it may be beneficial to highlight ways in which the Bible can help them to cope successfully with present problems and to avoid pitfalls that needlessly spoil life for many. 	 (Esoto 6:9) I vaegā tulaga penā, kāti e tāua ke fakamaina atu ki a latou a auala kolā e mafai ei o fesoasoani mai te Tusi Tapu ke fakafesagai atu latou ki fakalavelave i te vaitaimi nei, kae ke ‵kalo keatea mai faifaiga kolā e fakama‵kosu ei a olaga o tino e tokouke.


Did Rahab do that? 	 E mata, ne fai eiloa ne Lahapa a te mea tenā?


(Matthew 26:52; Luke 22:50, 51) In earlier times, Israelites fought with the sword against their enemies. 	 (Mataio 26:52; Luka 22:50, 51) I aso mua, ne fakaaogā ne te kau Isalaelu a te pelu ke taua atu ei ki olotou fili.


(1 John 5:19) Our enemies observe our spiritual prosperity but refuse to attribute it to Jehovah. 	 5 E “inosia” tatou i aso nei ona ko te “lalolagi katoa ko i lalo i te pule a te Tino Masei.” (1 Ioane 5:19) E lavea ne ‵tou fili te ‵tou maumea faka-te-agaga kae e ita fitifiti māfai e fai atu me ne māfua mai te mea tenā i a Ieova.


Jesus was extraordinarily considerate toward those who put their faith in him. 	 Ne sili atu a te atafai o Iesu ki tino kolā ne fakatuanaki ki a ia.


Why ask the question? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o ‵sili atu te fesili tenā?


We heed the apostle Paul’s words: “This I say, brothers, the time left is reduced. 	 E faka‵logo loa tatou ki pati a te apositolo ko Paulo konei: “E oku Taina, ko toetoe te taimi koi ‵toe.


10. (a) What can have a negative impact on the joy and peace of the congregation? (b) What issue threatened the peace of the first-century congregation, and how was that issue resolved? 	 10. (a) Se a te mea e mafai o ave keatea ei te fiafia mo te filemu o te fakapotopotoga? (e) Se a te mataupu telā ne fakamatakutaku atu ki te filemu o te fakapotopotoga i te senitenali muamua, kae ne faka‵lei aka pefea te mataupu tenā?


By meditating on the desire to be worshipped, that once loyal angel had become the sinful, covetous, and grossly evil tempter Satan the Devil. 	 Mai te mafaufau faeloa ki te manakoga ke tapuaki atu a tino ki a ia, ne fai a te agelu telā ne fakamaoni muamua mo fai se tino agasala, kaimanako kae matagā ‵ki ko Satani te Tiapolo, te tino fakaosooso.


What responsibility comes with advance knowledge of what Jehovah will do? 	 Se a te tiute e maua ne se tino māfai ko iloa ne ia te mea telā ka fai ne Ieova?


16 In the future, Jehovah will employ his holy spirit in remarkable ways to accomplish the fulfillment of his purpose. 	 16 I aso mai mua, ka fakaaoga eiloa ne Ieova tena agaga tapu i auala fakaofoofogia ke fakataunu ei tena fuafuaga.


(Isaiah 11:9) Spiritual values will flourish. 	 (Isaia 11:9) Ka lausa a mea tāua faka-te-agaga.


Though a few of her family members urged her to pursue higher education instead of moving to some remote place to preach, Karen prayed to Jehovah for guidance. 	 E ui eiloa ne fakamalosi atu a nāi tino o tena kāiga ke kausaki atu tou fafine ki akoga ma‵luga i lō te fano ki nisi koga ‵mao o talai i ei, ne ‵talo atu a Karen ki a Ieova mō se takitakiga.


(Matt. 24:9) How, then, will all of these be delivered? 	 (Mataio 24:9) Kae ka faka‵sao aka pefea a latou konei?


And Jehovah provides heartwarming accounts in his Word, the Bible, that are especially strengthening to those who are grieving the loss of a child in death. 	 Kae e tuku mai foki ne Ieova a tala fakamafanafana loto i tena Muna, ko te Tusi Tapu, kolā e fakamalosi atu i se auala lasi ki tino kolā e fanoa‵noa i te galo atu o se tamaliki i te mate.


Even Jesus’ disciples at times gave way to doubt. 	 Ne fakalotolotolua foki a soko o Iesu i nisi taimi.


God has both strong and tender feelings. 	 E isi ne lagonaga o te Atua kolā e ma‵losi kae atafai foki.


This is the first Bible reference to death. 	 Tenei eiloa te taimi muamua ne faipati ei te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te mate.


God’s perfect love and sense of justice moved him to provide a way to free us from the bondage of inherited sin and death. 	 Ko te alofa ‵lei katoatoa o te Atua mo tena fai mea tonu ne gasue i ei a ia o fai sena fakatokaga ko te mea ke fakasaoloto tatou mai te agasala mo te mate.


WHO MAY ATTEND: 	 TINO KOLĀ E MAFAI O ‵KAU KI EI:


9 Blasphemy is defamatory, injurious, or abusive speech. 	 9 A te muna masei atu ki te Atua, e fakauiga loa ki te fakamasei, fakapakia, io me ko pati faka‵mae loto.


12 In the first century, God’s people received regular reminders. 	 12 I te senitenali muamua, ne maua faeloa ne tino o te Atua a fakamasauaga.


32 Special Public Discourse 	 MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA 4 ITULAU E 28-32


• What is the Scriptural basis for preaching from house to house? 	 • Se a te fakavae faka-te-Tusi Tapu o te galuega talai mai fale ki fale?


The Bible gives a perspective that the news does not. 	 E fakaasi mai ne te Tusi Tapu se kilokiloga telā e se mafai o fakaasi mai ne tala o te lalolagi.


Our answers will largely depend on whether we are wholehearted in our service to God or not. 	 E fakalagolago eiloa a tali ki fesili konei ki te katoatoa io me ko te sē katoatoa o ‵tou loto i te taviniga ki te Atua.


8:11-18. Materialism can make us forget Jehovah. 9:4-6. We must guard against self-righteousness. 	 E mafai ne te fiafai kope o fai ke puli i a tatou a Ieova. 9:4-6. E ‵tau o puipui ne tatou a tatou eiloa mai te fia amiotonu.


21, 22. (a) What reasoning did Jesus use when offering counsel on dealing with anxiety about material things? (b) After reviewing a few of Jesus’ teaching methods, what conclusion do we reach? 21 Jesus used similar reasoning when offering counsel on dealing with anxiety about material things. 	 21 Ne fakaaogā foki ne Iesu a fakamatalaga tai ‵pau i te taimi ne tuku atu ne ia a pati fakatonutonu ke fakafesagai atu ki te manavase ki mea faka-te-foitino.


Our fellow believers usually enjoy expressing their thoughts on the Bible You might also refresh a fellow believer by discussing a Bible character to whom he or she can relate. 	 E mafai foki o fakamalosi ne koe se taina io me se tuagane mai te sau‵tala ki se tino i te Tusi Tapu telā e mafai o taku mai ne ia.


They were more interested in gaining the approval of men than in gaining the approval of God.—Galatians 6:12. 	 Ne ma‵nako malosi latou ke talia latou ne tino i lō te Atua.—Kalatia 6:12.


That is true of many who do not worship Jehovah, but among his name worshippers, peace and unity should prevail. 	 Tenā eiloa te ‵tonuga ki tino e tokouke kolā e se tapuaki ki a Ieova, kae e ‵tau o tumau te filemu mo te fealofani i va o tino tapuaki kolā e fakaigoa ki tena igoa.


Jesus reminded him of the requirements of the Law, which was still in operation at the time. 	 Ne fakamasaua atu ne Iesu ki a ia a mea e manakogina i te Tulafono, kolā koi fakaga‵lue i te taimi tenā.


Among the diseases caused by alcohol abuse are cirrhosis of the liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and such neural disorders as delirium tremens. 	 E aofia i masaki kolā e māfua mai i te fakaaogā ‵se o te kava ko masaki o te ate, te polepole mo nisi masaki penā.


20 While the moral standards presented in God’s Word are clear and specific, they are not an oppressive burden. 	 20 E tiga eiloa e māea kae manino te takumaiga o amioga ‵lei i te Muna a te Atua, e se ‵tau o fai a mea konā mo fai se amoga ‵mafa.


The elders of the congregation that Stephen attends note: “Stephen is a quiet, hardworking brother, and he has a humble attitude.” 	 Ne fai mai a toeaina i te fakapotopotoga e kau atu ki ei a Stephen: “A Stephen se taina filemu kae galue malosi, kae e maua foki ne ia te uiga loto maulalo.”


▪ In the ancient pagan world, many temples served as asylums for fugitives or criminals. 	 ▪ I te lalolagi fapaupau i aso mua, ne fakaaoga a faletapu e pelā me ne koga mō pagota io me ko tino solitulafono.


Yet, very few partake of the emblematic bread and wine. 	 Kae ne nāi tino fua e ‵kai ki te falaoa kae inu ki te uaina.


Then the grieving mother arrived with Elisha.—2 Ki. 4:8-31. 	 E seki leva kae ne oko atu a te mātua loto mafatia mo Elisaia.—2 Tupu 4:8-31.


Please read the scriptures cited in the following article, and compare what they say with what you see happening in the world. 	 Fakamolemole ke fai‵tau ki tusi fai‵tau mai te Tusi Tapu i te mataupu telā ka ‵soko mai, kae fakatusa ki mea kolā e lavea ne koe e ‵tupu i te lalolagi.


(See paragraph 18) 	 (Onoono ki te palakalafa 18)


How can we imitate the attitude of repentant Israelites? 	 E fakaakoako atu pefea tatou ki te uiga loto sala‵mo o te kau Isalaelu?


“My parents immediately noticed a change in my attitude and showed concern,” relates Lisa. 	 “Ne lavea fakavave ne oku mātua se ‵fuliga i oku uiga kae ne fakaasi mai ne laua a te alofa atafai,” ko te fakamatalaga a Lisa.