• How should husbands exercise their God-given authority? 	 • E ‵tau o fakagalue aka pefea ne tagata avaga te lotou pulega mai te Atua?


9 What long-term goals could you set for yourself? 	 9 Ne a fakamoemoega tumau e mafai o fakatoka ne koe?


For more information, see chapter 3 of this book, What Does the Bible Really Teach?, published by Jehovah’s Witnesses 	 Ke maua a fakamatalaga e uke atu, onoono ki te mataupu e 3 o te tusi tenei, Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu?, telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova


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


Come well-equipped. 	 Ke toka a tusi katoa.


The Bible refers to the Law given to Israel as “the Law of Moses.” (1 Ki. 2:3) Nevertheless, the Scriptures identify Jehovah as the actual Lawgiver, and Moses himself was subject to that Law. 	 Ne fakasino atu te Tusi Tapu ki tulafono kolā ne tuku ki tino Isalaelu e pelā me ko “Tulafono a Mose.” (1 Tupu 2:3) Kae ne fakaasi faka‵lei mai ne te Tusi Tapu me ko Ieova eiloa te Tino ne tuku mai ne ia tulafono konā, kae ne fakalogo foki a Mose ki tulafono konā.


Anointed Christians on earth form a holy temple 	 E aofia a Kelisiano fakaekegina i te lalolagi nei i se faletapu ‵malu


How can bad association affect our whole life? 	 E mafai pefea o pokotia ‵tou olaga kātoa i taugasoa ma‵sei?


The answer to that question makes it clear that they are not carrying out the work that Christ began. 	 A te tali ki te fesili tenā e fakaasi manino mai i ei me e se fai ne latou te galuega telā ne kamata ne Iesu.


(Matt. 10:7) So on that last evening, he encouraged them to endure in the work they had started. 	 (Mata. 10:7) Tela la i te ‵toe po tenā, ne fakamalosi atu ne ia latou ke kufaki i te galuega telā ne kamata ne latou.


If you humble yourself and strive to make peace, you may obtain excellent results When we address conflicts or differences with the goal of making peace, we may be surprised at the excellent results. 	 Kafai e taumafai tatou o faka‵lei a kinauga io me ko mea e se fia‵fia ki ei tatou mo te fakamoemoega ke maua te filemu, e mafai o ofo tatou i ikuga tafasili i te ‵lei e maua mai i ei.


(Galatians 5:17) Paul also said: “He who is sowing with a view to his flesh will reap corruption from his flesh, but he who is sowing with a view to the spirit will reap everlasting life from the spirit.”—Galatians 6:8. 3. 	 (Kalatia 5:17) Ne toe fai atu foki penei a Paulo: “Ko te tino e toki ne ia a mea kola e fiafia ki ei a te foitino, ko te fua e maua ne ia mai i ei, ko te mate; ka ko te tino tela e toki i luga i te Agaga, e maua ne ia mai te Agaga a te ola se gata mai.”—Kalatia 6:8.


When Jehovah raised up prophets to warn against unfaithfulness, the people usually preferred to listen to corrupt priests and false prophets. 	 I te taimi ne faka‵tu aka ei ne Ieova a pelofeta ke fakailoa atu ki a latou ke fakaeteete i a latou ma sē fakamaoni, e masani sāle o fia‵fia a tino o fakalogo‵logo ki faitaulaga ma‵sei mo pelofeta ‵loi.


And we know that our teaching can even make a life-or-death difference to those whom we teach! (1 Timothy 4:16) Naturally, then, we may ask ourselves: ‘Am I really the teacher I ought to be? 	 Kae e iloa foki ne tatou me e fakalagolago ki ei a te ola o tino kolā e akoako ne tatou! (1 Timoteo 4:16) Tela la, se mea ‵lei ke fesili ifo tatou, penei: ‘E mata, e fai au mo fai se faiakoga apo?


He searches through them and watches over them as they go about their lives each day. 	 E sukesuke faka‵lei ne ia a latou kae onoono foki ki a latou i olotou mea e fai i aso takitasi o olotou olaga.


Like righteous Lot, therefore, God’s loyal ones today are “greatly distressed by the indulgence of the law-defying people in loose conduct.” (2 Pet. 2:7) Moreover, as we quietly strive to live by godly standards, we often become the target of persecution by arrogant rulers.—2 Tim. 3:1-5, 12. 	 Tela la, e pelā mo Lota telā e amiotonu, a tino fakamaoni o te Atua i aso nei e fanoa‵noa malosi ona ko “amioga fina lalolagi o tino ofa tulafono.” (2 Petelu 2:7) E se gata i ei, i te ‵tou kausaki atu ke ola e ‵tusa mo tulaga o te Atua e aunoa mo te fakalavelave atu ki nisi tino, e masani o ‵saga malosi mai a takitaki pule fakamata‵mata o fakasauā tatou.—2 Timoteo 3:1-5, 12.


Remember, when we fully realize that we need God’s help, our prayers for holy spirit will be more persistent. 	 Ke masaua la, kafai ko iloa ‵lei ne tatou me manakogina eiloa te fesoasoani o te Atua, ka tumau faeloa tatou i te ‵talo atu ke maua te agaga tapu.


But the blessings make such inconveniences pale into insignificance. 	 Kae ko fakamanuiaga kolā ka maua mai i ei e fai ei a mea konā e pelā me ne tamā mea fua.


(Isa. 65:21) Even human rulers having the best of intentions have been unable to remove sickness and death, but under God’s rule, the old and the sick will delight in a return to youthful vigor. 	 (Isaia 65:21) Ne seki mafai foki eiloa ne tino pule kolā ne ‵lei olotou kilokiloga o ave keatea a masaki mo te mate, kae mai lalo i te pulega a te Atua, ka fia‵fia a tino ma‵tua mo tino ma‵saki me ka toe liu talavou latou.


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René Mica, who has been in the pioneer service for over 40 years in Europe and in North Africa, states: “Since 1950 it has been my goal to read the Bible in its entirety every year, something that I have now done 49 times. 	 Ne fai mai penei a René Mica, telā ne galue pelā me se paenia i tausaga e 40 i Eulopa mo Afelika ki Mātū: “Talu mai te 1950 ne kausaki faeloa au ke faitau ki te Tusi Tapu kātoa i tausaga katoa. Kae ko oti ne faitau au ki ei e faka-49 taimi.


Thanks to the ransom, then, we can enjoy a friendship with Jehovah even though we are in an imperfect state.—Read 1 Timothy 1:15. 	 Fakafetai ki te ‵togiola, me ko mafai o maua ne tatou se va fakataugasoa mo Ieova faitalia ‵tou tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa.—Faitau te 1 Timoteo 1:15.


How can we identify those who are worshiping God with “truth,” and what group has been teaching Bible truth for over a century? 	 E iloa pefea ne tatou a tino kolā e tapuaki atu ki te Atua ‘i te munatonu,’ kae ko oi te potukau telā ko oti ne akoako atu ne latou te munatonu i te Tusi Tapu i tausaga e silia atu i te selau?


(2 Kings 18:3-7) One thing is certain: The composer was conscious of his spiritual need.—Matthew 5:3. 	 (2 Tupu 18:3-7) Kae tasi te mea e mautinoa eiloa mai i ei: Ne iloa ‵lei ne te faisalamo ana manakoga faka-te-agaga.—Mataio 5:3.


Why Be Punctual? 	 Kaia e ‵Tau ei o Oko Atu i te Taimi Tonu?


Still, his trust in Jehovah was not in vain. 	 Kae ne aogā eiloa tena talitonu ki a Ieova.


Empowered to Overcome Any Trial 	 Te Malosi ke Fakatakavale ei so se Fakalavelave


(John 11:47-50) In contrast, Jesus said that his true followers are identified by the love they have among themselves. 	 (Ioane 11:47-50) E ‵kese mai i a latou, ne fai atu a Iesu me e laveagofie fua ana soko me e fakatau a‵lofa latou i a latou eiloa.


Some Jews debated which of the more than 600 laws that made up the Mosaic Law was first, or most important. 	 Ne fai manatu a nisi tino Iutaia me se a te ‵toe tulafono sili io me tāua, i tulafono e silia atu i te 600 kolā ne faite ki ei te Tulafono a Mose.


God will soon punish religions that dishonor him. 	 Ka fakasala ne te Atua a lotu kolā e se fakaaloalo atu ki a ia.


These have already been counted worthy of receiving the Kingdom and—evidently starting in the early days of Christ’s presence—have been rewarded accordingly.—Read 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; Revelation 6:9-11. 	 Ko oti eiloa ne ‵kilo atu ki a latou e pelā me e ‵tau o maua ne latou te Malo—e manino ‵lei me ne kamata mai eiloa i aso muamua o te fakatasimaiga a Keliso—kae ko oti foki ne maua te lotou taui i te lagi.—Faitau ki te 1 Tesalonia 4:15-17; Fakaasiga 6:9-11.


What decision will please Jehovah?’ 	 Ne a fakaikuga e fakafiafia atu ki a Ieova?’


Parents teach their children, elders teach members of the Christian congregation, and preachers of the good news teach newly interested ones. 	 E akoako ne mātua olotou tama‵liki, e akoako ne toeaina a tino i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano, kae e akoako ne tino talai o te tala ‵lei a tino fia‵fia.


His prayer likely dwells on the big decision that lies before him—that of choosing his 12 apostles. 	 Kāti e ‵talo atu eiloa a ia e uiga mo te fakaikuga lasi telā ka fai ne ia—te filifiliga o ana apositolo e toko 12.


How did Gideon respond? 	 Se a te tali a Kitiona?


Yet, Jesus replied: “As for these things that you now see, the days will come when not a stone will be left upon a stone and not be thrown down.”—Mark 13:1; Luke 21:6. 	 Kae ne toe tali atu a Iesu: “E pelā mo mea konei e lavea ne koutou, ka oko mai a aso ka seai eiloa se fatu ka ‵toe i luga i te suā fatu kae e se ‵pei ki lalo.”—Maleko 13:1; Luka 21:6.


Joseph refrained from having intercourse with Mary until after she had given birth to her son. 	 Ne seki talia ne Iosefa a faifaiga fakatauavaga mo Malia ke oko loa ki te taimi ne fanau ei a Malia.


Isaiah 11:9 says: “They will not do any harm or cause any ruin in all my holy mountain; because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah as the waters are covering the very sea.” 	 E fai mai penei te Isaia 11:9: “Ka seai eiloa se mea fakamataku kae masei i luga i Siona, te mauga tapu o te Aliki. A te laukele ka fonu i te malamalama i uiga o te Aliki [ko Ieova], e pela mo te tai tela e fonu i te suatai.”


• To whom should we show love, and why? 	 • Ko oi e ‵tau o fakaasi atu ne tatou ki ei te alofa, kae kaia?


Ways to Show Respect for Our Gatherings 	 Auala ke Fakaasi Atu ei te Āva ki ‵Tou Maopoopoga


Just during the past decade, the number of active proponents of Kingdom rule increased by over 1,750,000 persons. 	 I tausaga e sefulu ko teka atu nei ne fakaopoopo te toko 1,750,000 ki te aofaki o tino kolā ne ‵lago atu ki te pulega o te Malo.


No doubt you found joy and deep satisfaction in your assignments, but then for some reason you had to give them up. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua me ne maua ne koe te fiafia mo te lotomalie i tou tofiga, kae kāti ne taofi ne koe te mea tenā ona ko nisi pogai.


The nations are challenged: “Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning shears into lances” and prepare for war. 	 Ne ‵kami atu a atufenua ki se taua: “Tuki a mata o otou mea fakamalū laukele ke liu pelu ka ko otou naifi vele lakau mo tao” kae fakatoka mō te taua.


The custom of being called by more than one name is common in many cultures. 	 A te masani o kalaga atu ki se tino i se igoa telā e silia atu i te tasi e lauiloa i te lasiga o tuu mo aganuu.


Health and economic problems would remain. 	 A masaki mo fakalavelave i mea tau tupe koi tumau eiloa i te taimi tenā.


Look at Things From Jehovah’s Point of View 	 Ke Maua te Kilokiloga a Ieova ki Mea


PAGE 8 • SONGS: 22, 75 	 ITULAU E 8 • PESE: 22, 75


Others hold that God is a vast, impersonal force. 	 E tali‵tonu a nisi tino me i te Atua e se se tino kae se malosi lasi fua.


(Phil. 4:8) Preaching strengthens our convictions, reminding us of God’s promises and loving standards. 	 (Fili. 4:8) A te galuega talai e fakamalosi ne ia ‵tou loto tali‵tonu, kae fakamasaua mai ki a tatou a folafolaga a te Atua mo ana tulaga a‵lofa.


How did Jesus set the example of zealous perseverance in the ministry? 	 Ne fai pefea ne Iesu se fakaakoakoga o te tumau i te loto finafinau i te galuega talai?


(Acts 28:16-31) Fellow Christians could visit Paul, perhaps some even being confined with him at times. 	 (Galuega 28:16-31) Ne mafai o āsi atu a taina Kelisiano ki a Paulo, kae kāti ne ‵nofo fakapagota a nisi tino i a latou fakatasi mo ia i nisi taimi.


In fact, the Bible states that “money is for a protection,” but it adds that “the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom itself preserves alive its owners.” 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e fai mai te Tusi Tapu me e “maua se puipuiga mai i tupe,” kae e toe fai mai foki me “e aogā te poto me e fakaola i ei a tino kolā e maua ne latou te mea tenā.”


The officiating priest received a portion of the meat, as did the other priests serving at the temple. 	 E isi foki se vaega e maua ne te faitaulaga e tu i te taimi tenā e pelā foki mo nisi faitaulaga kolā e tavini atu i te faletapu.


“There should be no division in the body . . . Its members should have the same care for one another.”—1 COR. 12:25. 	 “Tela la, e seai se mavaevaega o te foitino, kae e fakatau fesoasoani katoa a vaega kese‵kese o te foitino, ko te suā vaega ki te suā vaega.”—1 KOLINITO 12:25.


These and other Bible texts emphatically show that those who wanted to serve the true God had to make a conscientious choice. 	 A tusi siki konei mo nisi tusi siki i te Tusi Tapu e fakaasi faka‵lei mai i ei me i tino kolā e fia tavini atu ki te Atua tonu e ‵tau o fai ne latou se filifiliga ‵lei.


(Rom. 2:14, 15) Most people are drawn to things that are clean and beautiful. 	 (Loma 2:14, 15) E fia‵fia a te tokoukega o tino ki mea ‵ma mo mea ‵gali.


Did he lose confidence in his God, Jehovah? 	 E mata, ne galo atu i a ia te loto talitonu ki tena Atua, ko Ieova?


When people study creation with an open mind, they learn of God’s wisdom and power. 	 Kafai e suke‵suke a tino ki mea ne faite kae mafau‵fau tonu ki ei, ko tauloto eiloa latou ki te poto mo te malosi o te Atua.


SONGS: 111, 109 	 PESE: 111, 109


We think about life and death because God has “set eternity in the hearts of men” 	 E mafau‵fau tatou ki te olaga mo te mate me ko oti ne tuku atu ne te Atua “a te ola se-gata-mai ki loto o tino”


Books written by different men, in different places, at different times rarely harmonize completely. 	 E faigata eiloa o fetaui ‵lei a mea i loto i tusi kolā ne tusi ne tāgata kese‵kese, i koga kese‵kese, mo taimi kese‵kese.


15 Of course, not all unbelieving spouses, children, parents, or other relatives embrace true worship, even after years of faithful conduct and tactful witnessing on the part of the believer. 	 15 E tonu, e se ko avaga, tama‵liki, mātua, io me ko nisi kāiga aka katoa kolā e se tali‵tonu e mafai o puke ‵mau ki te tapuakiga tonu, faitalia te uke o tausaga e fakamaoni ei se tino talitonu i ana amioga e fai kae e apo malosi foki i te molimau atu.


No doubt Abram was under much pressure to share in this vile worship, perhaps including pressure from some relatives. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua i ei me ne fakamalosi atu sāle ne tino a Apelamo ke kau atu ki te tapuakiga matagā tenā, kāti e aofia i ei a fakamalosiga mai i nisi kāiga o ia.


16 More important than knowing such details is that you will have your own residence. 	 16 E se tāua malosi ke iloa a fakamatalaga likiliki konā, kae e sili atu i te tāua ke iloa ne koe me ka maua ne koe tou fale.


What joy we derive from helping others to learn God’s truth and experience spiritual freedom! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te lasi o te fiafia e maua mai te fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino ke tauloto ki te munatonu a te Atua kae ke maua foki ne latou te saolotoga faka-te-agaga!


(2 Pet. 3:9, 10) Do we feel the same way? 	 (2 Pe. 3:9, 10) E mata, e penā foki ‵tou lagonaga?


Today, our customs regarding marriage may be quite different, but we can still learn much from Rebekah. 	 I aso nei, e mafai o tai ‵kese a ‵tou tuu e uiga ki te faiga o avaga, kae koi mafai eiloa o tauloto ne tatou a mea e uke mai i a Lepeka.


6 Accordingly, it does not surprise us that true Christians today have faced gross misrepresentations, malicious slander, and smear campaigns. 	 6 E ‵tusa mo te mea tenā, e se ‵poi tatou me e fetaui eiloa a Kelisiano ‵tonu i aso nei mo losiga ‵se, tala sē ‵lei, mo tala ‵loi.


20 Whether we are single or married, let us always act courageously and hope in Jehovah. 	 20 Faitalia me e ‵nofo taka tatou io me e a‵vaga, ke fai faeloa ne tatou a mea mo te loto malosi, kae fakamoe‵moe ki a Ieova.


After a long day’s work, we may simply be tired. 	 Kāti ko fi‵ta tatou ona ko te galuega i te aso kātoa.


11. (a) How did the apostle Paul show that he shared God’s view of life? (b) What will help us to share Paul’s attitude toward the ministry? 	 11. (a) Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne te apositolo ko Paulo me ne maua foki ne ia te kilokiloga a te Atua e uiga ki te ola? (e) Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke maua foki ne tatou te kilokiloga a Paulo ki te galuega talai?


2. What contributes to the joy we experience in the figurative harvest work? 	 2 E pelā me ne Kelisiano, e aofia tatou i se galuega fakatusa ko te ‵katiga o saito.


Foregleams of God’s Kingdom Become a Reality 	 Te Fakataunuga o Ata Fakavaloaga e Uiga ki te Malo o te Atua


(Acts 2:4) Today, the gift of tongues is no longer available to God’s servants. 	 (Galuega 2:4) I aso nei, ko se toe maua ne tavini a te Atua a te meaalofa ko te faipati fakavavega ki ‵gana valevale.


Despite being away from their home and the center of God’s worship, they were determined to keep unspotted from the world. 	 E tiga eiloa ne ‵nofo atu latou i se koga fakaatea mai olotou kāiga mo te fakapotopotoga a te Atua, ne tu ‵mautakitaki latou i te faiga ke ‵ma latou mai te lalolagi.


Jehovah also gave his people regulations involving the abuse of his holy name, the observance of Sabbaths and of the Jubilee, conduct toward the poor, and the treatment of slaves. 	 Ne tuku atu foki ne Ieova ki ana tino a tulafono e uiga ki te taku fakamaseiga o tena igoa tapu, te tausiga o te Sapati mo te Iupeli, faifaiga ki tino ma‵tiva e pelā foki mo pologa.


(Psalm 11:5) They are also aware of what Jesus said to the apostle Peter: “Return your sword to its place, for all those who take the sword will perish by the sword.”—Matthew 26:52. 	 (Salamo 11:5) E maina foki latou i pati a Iesu ne fai ki te apositolo ko Petelu, penei: “Tuku tau pelu ki tena sifi; me ko latou katoa kolā e fakaaogā te pelu, e ‵mate foki i te pelu.”—Mataio 26:52.


He will likely feel comfortable working with you, and the experience will help him to grow in confidence until he is ready to go out in the ministry on his own. 	 Kāti ka se manavase a ia ke ga‵lue fakatasi koulua, kae ka fesoasoani atu i ei ki a ia ke se ma ke oko eiloa ki te taimi ko toka ei a ia o fanatu tokotasi i te galuega talai.


How well this expresses Jehovah’s unmatched ability to comfort despairing ones! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te fetaui ‵lei o te mea tenei mo te uiga sē fakanafagina o Ieova ke fakamafanafana atu a latou kolā e seai ne olotou fakamoemoega!


When Christine got home that evening, she was shocked to discover that her month’s pay was missing. 	 I te taimi ne oko atu ei a Christine ki te fale i te afiafi, ne poi eiloa a ia ke iloa atu me e galo tena peofuga i te masina.


5:20-27. What a price to pay for trying to live a lie! 	 Ko tafaga te ‵mafa o te ‵togi o te taumafai o fakaolaola aka se loi!


What took place in fulfillment of Isaiah 50:6 and Micah 5:1? 	 Ne a mea ne ‵tupu ke fakataunu ei a pati i te Isaia 50:6 mo te Mika 5:1?


Adolescents can be sure that their hard work is not in vain. 	 E tali‵tonu a talavou me i te ga‵lue malosi o latou e aoga eiloa.


She and Aquila, even “risked their own necks” for Paul, moving him to write: “Not only I but also all the congregations of the nations render thanks.”—Romans 16:3, 4; Acts 18:2. 5, 6. In what ways did Priscilla set a fine example for sisters today? 	 Ne tuku atu ne Pisila mo Akuila “o la ola” mō Paulo, kae tenā te pogai ne tusi mai ei a ia e uiga ki a laua, penei: “Au e fakafetai ki a laua, e se ko au fua kae pelā katoa ekalesia o fenua fakaatea.”—Loma 16:3, 4; Galuega 18:2.


(Revelation 2:6, 14, 20) Paul’s warning was timely: “Look out: perhaps there may be someone who will carry you off as his prey through the philosophy and empty deception according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary things of the world and not according to Christ.”—Colossians 2:8. 	 (Fakaasiga 2:6, 14, 20) Ne fetaui tonu a pati konei a Paulo: “Ke onoono faka‵lei koutou, ke mo a e vau se tino o fakapologa koutou i te poto mo takolekolega se aoga, kola e fakavae i munatuku a tino, io me ko agaga pule muamua o te lalolagi, kae se fakavae i a Keliso.”—Kolose 2:8.


(Acts 8:5-8) Paul traveled widely with various companions, preaching the Christian message in Cyprus, parts of Asia Minor, Macedonia, Greece, and Italy. 	 (Galuega 8:5-8) Ne faima‵laga atu a Paulo mo ana taugasoa ki koga e uke o folafola atu te fekau faka-Kelisiano i Kupelu, nisi kogā koga o Asia Foliki, Maketonia, Eleni mo Italia.


12 Nevertheless, while the nation of Israel was en route to the Promised Land, Korah perceived what he imagined to be problems in God’s arrangement. 	 12 Kae i tena auala ki te Fenua o te Folafolaga, ne mafaufau a Kola me e isi se mea ‵se i te auala ne takitaki ei ne Ieova a te fenua.


14, 15. What comfort can anointed ones draw from Revelation 2:10? 14 Most Jews in Smyrna were “a synagogue of Satan” because they held to unscriptural traditions, rejected God’s Son, and blasphemed his spirit-begotten followers. 	 14 Ne fai te tokoukega o tino Iutaia i Semulana e pelā me se “potu kau a Satani” me ne taofi ‵mau latou ki tu mo aganū kolā e sē fetaui mo te Tusi Tapu, ne ‵teke atu ki te Tama a te Atua, kae taku fakamasei ne latou a soko fakaekegina o Keliso.


Christ Jesus, the appointed King, will bless his subjects and educate them in the knowledge of Jehovah. 	 A Keliso Iesu, te Tupu fakaekegina, ka fakamanuia ne ia ana tino kae akoako latou ki te iloaga e uiga ki a Ieova.


Be determined to resist the materialistic spirit of this world. 	 Ke na ‵teke atu eiloa ki te agaga fia maumea o te lalolagi tenei.


Then all those present petitioned God for help in speaking his word with boldness. 	 Ne akai atu ei a tino katoa kolā ne ‵nofo atu i konā ki te Atua mō se fesoasoani ke fai‵pati atu ne latou tena muna mo te loto toa.


Examples include maintaining a balanced view of material things and keeping a simple eye in order to reduce anxiety. 	 E aofia i ei te fakatumauga o se kilokiloga paleni ki mea faka-te-foitino mo te fakafaigofiega o te kilo ko te mea ke fakamāmā aka i ei a te manavase.


It was a tutor that would lead them to the Christ, or Messiah, titles that mean “Anointed One.” 	 Ne fai a te Tulafono e pelā me se faiakoga telā e takitaki ne ia latou ki te Keliso, io me ko te Mesia, ko tofi kolā e fakauiga ki te “Tino Fakaekegina.”


Perhaps they even wonder, ‘What must I do to get saved?’ 	 Kāti e mafai o mafau‵fau foki latou taki tokotasi penei, ‘Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne au ke sao atu?’


There is no darkness or deep shadow where wrongdoers can conceal themselves.” 	 E seai se pouliga e mafai o ‵funa ei a te tino agasala mai i te Atua.”


For example, young people in school today are under much pressure to qualify for enrollment in elite institutions of higher education. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, a talavou i aso nei ko fakamalosigina eiloa ne tino ko te mea ke mafai o kausaki atu ki akoga tai ma‵luga atu.


“With that his master, provoked to wrath, delivered [the unforgiving slave] to the jailers, until he should pay back all that was owing.”—Matt. 18:21-34. 	 “Ona ko te mea tenā, ne kaitaua malosi ei te matai kae fakatonu atu ke ‵pei tou tagata ki te falepuipui, ke oko eiloa ki te taimi e ‵tina mai ei tena kaitalafu kātoa.”—Mataio 18:21-34.


How does the use of the term “wrestling” at Ephesians 6:12 enable us to perceive Satan’s strategy? 	 E fesoasoani mai pefea a te fakamatalaga i te Efeso 6:12 i te ‵gana tonu telā ne ‵fuli mai i ei, ke iloa ne tatou a auala o Satani?


What a fine sentiment and beautiful compliment!—3 John 1, 2, 4. 	 Ko se faka‵tau eiloa i te ‵gali o pati tavae konā!—3 Ioa. 1, 2, 4.


Jesus taught us to ‘seek first the Kingdom,’ not material things. 	 Ne akoako ne Iesu ana soko ke ‘‵sala muamua ki te Malo,’ kae e se ki kope faka-te-foitino.


On one side is “The Word of God.” 	 E tu atu “te Muna” a te Atua i te feitu e tasi.


Does Jehovah God, as revealed in the Scriptures, match such a negative description? 	 E mata, e fetaui tonu a Ieova te Atua, telā ne fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu mo se fakamatalaga sē ‵lei penā?


“Wine and sweet wine are what take away good motive,” states the Bible. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “A mafaufau o oku tino ko ma‵sei ne fai ne uaina fou mo uaina ko leva!”


Tertullian, a second-century writer, quoted non-Christians as saying: “They love one another . . . 	 A Tertullian, se tino tusitala i te lua senitenali, ne siki mai ne ia a pati a latou kolā e se ne Kelisiano, penei: “E fakatau a‵lofa latou suā tino ki te suā tino . . .


Without fear of reprisals in such countries, citizens were free to discuss religious matters and to disagree openly with the established churches. 	 E aunoa mo se ma‵taku ki tino kolā e fakasauā atu ki latou, ne saoloto a tino ‵tonu o te fenua o sau‵tala ki mea fakalotu kae fakaasi atu foki a mea kolā e se ma‵lie latou ki ei i lotu kolā ko oti ne faka‵tu aka.


9 What do we learn from this account? 	 9 Se a te akoakoga e maua ne tatou mai te tala tenei?


1 KEDESH 	 1 KETESA


In an atmosphere of corruption, some people tip an official in order to obtain a service to which they are not entitled or offer a policeman or a government inspector a “tip” in order to avoid a proper and justifiable fine. 	 I taimi o faifaiga sē fakamaoni penā, e tuku atu ne nisi tino a tupe ki tino ga‵lue o te malo ko te mea ke maua se mea telā e se ‵tau o maua ne latou io me e tuku atu ki se pulisimani io me se tino galue o te malo a mu tupe ko te mea ke mo a ma fakasala latou.


That is faulty reasoning. 	 E se tonu te manatu tenā.


He meant that one needs to be born again in order to become a ruler with Christ in heaven. 	 Ne fakauiga a ia me e ‵tau mo te tino o toe fanau mai ko te mea ke pule fakatasi mai mo Keliso i te lagi.


Of course, this belief is neither new nor surprising. 	 E tonu la, me e sē se mea fou kae fakapoi a te talitonuga tenei.


Like Samantha, all of us have faced difficult situations at one time or another. 	 E pelā mo Samantha, e fakafesagai atu tatou katoa mo tulaga faiga‵ta penā i nisi taimi.


Why can you expect to enjoy the animals in the new world? 	 Kaia e mafai ei ne koe o fakamoemoe ke fiafia ki manu i te lalolagi fou?


(John 8:31, 32) To “know,” says one reference, here means also to have appreciation because “what is ‘known’ is of value or importance to the one who knows.” 	 (Ioane 8:31, 32) Ke “iloa,” e fai mai te mau e tasi, e fakauiga foki i konei ki te mauaga o te loto fakafetai me “i te mea telā ko ‘iloa’ e tāua ki te tino telā e iloa ne ia.”


In what sense are those in “the lake of fire” tormented eternally? 	 I te auala fea e fakapuapuaga ei ki te se-gata-mai a tino kolā e ‵pei ki “te lase ‵ka ulaula?”


One couple in an Oriental country were united in an arranged marriage. 	 I fenua ki te Saegālā, ne fakatoka ne se kāiga ke avaga se tokolua.


It is found in the latter part of verse 32, which reads: “Now, O our God, the God great, mighty and fear-inspiring, keeping the covenant and loving-kindness, do not let all the hardship that has found us, our kings, our princes and our priests and our prophets and our forefathers and all your people from the days of the kings of Assyria down to this day, seem little before you.” 	 E maua a te mea tenā i vaega ki tua o te fuaiupu e 32, telā e faitau penei: “Te Atua te motou Atua, a koe e tafasili i te maluga! A koe e ‵mana kae fakamataku! A koe e fakamaoni faeloa o tausi au feagaiga. Mai i te taimi ne fakafi‵ta ei matou ne tupu o Asulia, ke oko mai eiloa ki aso nei, ko oko eiloa i omotou puapuaga.”


How, then, does he exercise his divine authority? 	 E fakaaoga pefea ne Ieova a tena pulega?


Years before, from a window at his high school, Tony had observed José and Rose regularly going out in field service. 	 I tausaga mai mua atu, ne kilokilo mai sāle a Tony mai se famalama i tena akoga ki a José mo Rose e olo faeloa i te galuega talai.


What is the world’s view of greatness? 	 Se a te kilokiloga a te lalolagi e uiga ki te takutakua?


They persistently asked for Jesus’ help, but the crowd sternly urged the men to be quiet. 	 Ne fakamolemole atu faeloa lāua ki a Iesu mō se fesoasoani, kae ne ‵liko atu te vaitino ki tāgata konā ke sē logoā.


9 We know that Jacob met his relative Rachel. 	 9 E iloa ne tatou me ne fetaui a Iakopo mo tena kāiga ko Lasela.


Yes, but not without a struggle. 	 Ao, māfai fua e taua malosi atu koe.


Jehovah’s Witnesses in your area can tell you the exact meeting place and time. 	 Ne mafai ne Molimau a Ieova i tou fenua o fakamatala atu te taimi mo te koga telā ka fai ei te Fakamanatuga tenā.


No doubt, Paul recognized that falling in love is likely to be much easier than staying in love. 	 E seai eiloa se fakalotolotolua me ne iloa ne Paulo me e mafai o faigofie atu a te alofa ki se tino i lō te tumau i te vaegā alofa tenā.


The ransom, a provision of God’s undeserved kindness, can clear our conscience of guilt and give us inner peace. 	 A te togiola, se fakatokaga o te alofa tauanoa o te Atua, e mafai o faka‵ma i ei ‵tou loto lagona mai i so se lagonaga masei kae tuku mai i ei se filemu tonu.


How do you feel about such charges being heaped upon you? 	 E pefea ou lagonaga ki vaegā pati ‵toa penā?


(Acts 13:1-3; 14:14; Gal. 1:19) Their appointment was confirmed by the governing body in Jerusalem. 	 (Galuega 13:1-3; 14:14; Kalatia 1:19) Ne talia ne te potukau pule i Ielusalema a la tulaga konā.


Why not go there and get acquainted with them? 	 Kaia e se taumafai ei koe o fanatu ki konā ke fakamasani mo latou?


18. (a) What is Jehovah delighted to see with regard to older ones? (b) What will we consider in the following article? 	 18. (a) Se a te mea e fiafia a Ieova ke lavea ne ia i tino ma‵tua? (e) Se a te mea ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei i te suā mataupu?


But there is even more good news! 	 A koi isi aka foki ne nisi tala ‵lei!


What have some done to keep the mind active? 	 Ne a mea ko oti ne fai ne nisi tino ke ala faeloa olotou mafaufau?


How did Jesus set a good example for parents? 	 Ne tuku mai pefea ne Iesu se fakaakoakoga ‵lei mō mātua?


“See there!” he exclaims. “The four winds of the heavens were stirring up the vast sea. 	 Ana muna: “A te matagi e agi mai mai feitu katoa, kae fakagasue ne ia te moana.


At first, the conditions described above may sound too good to be true. 	 Muamua la, kāti ka faigata o talitonu se tino ki te ‵tonu o fakamatalaga mai luga nei.


And what event is that? 	 Kae se a te mea tenā?


(James 1:13) Some tests come upon us simply because we are trying to be faithful to him. 	 (Iakopo 1:13) E oko mai fua a nisi tofotofoga ki a tatou ona ko tatou e taumafai ke fakamaoni ki a ia.


For more information on persuasion, see studies 48 and 49 of the book Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education, published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ke maua a nisi fakamatalaga e uiga ki te mataupu tenei, onoono ki te mataupu e 48 mo te 49 i te tusi ko te Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education, telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova.


DO YOU remember when you first learned about the wonderful prospect that Jehovah offers to obedient mankind? 	 E MASAUA ne koe te taimi muamua ne tauloto ei koe ki folafolaga ‵gali ne tuku mai ne Ieova mō tino faka‵logo?


The unsuitable are thrown away, eventually to be cast into a symbolic fiery furnace, denoting future destruction. 	 E ‵pei atu keatea a ika ma‵sei, kae ‵pei fakamuli atu ki te afi fakatusa, telā e fakauiga ki te fakaseaiga o latou i aso mai mua.


What are they thinking and feeling? 	 Ne a olotou mafaufauga mo lagonaga?


Therefore, we need to be vigilant to identify and root out materialistic desires in our heart. 	 Tela la, e ‵tau o matapula‵pula tatou ke iloa kae ke tapale keatea foki ne tatou so se manakoga fia maumea i loto i ‵tou loto.


He may guide us by means of holy spirit. 	 E takitaki mai ne ia tatou auala tena agaga tapu.


God is eager to grant the proper requests of those who pray in faith 	 E loto fiafia te Atua o talia a fakamolemole ‵tau a latou kolā e ‵talo atu ki a ia i te fakatuanaki


Indeed, a person’s heart condition can change for good or for bad. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e mafai o ‵fuli te tulaga o te loto ke ‵lei io me ke masei.


11 Another evidence that Jehovah values his servants is that he rewards them. 	 11 A te fakamaoniga e tasi me fakatāua ne Ieova ana tavini, ko te taui telā e tuku atu ne ia ki a latou.


13 Word Pictures in the Bible—Do You Understand Them? 	 9 Te ‵Toe Fanau Fou—Ne a Mea e Fakataunu Mai i ei?


This is evidence that God’s Kingdom reigns and will soon bring to earth unimaginable blessings. 	 A te mea tenei se fakamaoniga me ko pule mai te Malo o te Atua kae ko pili o fakaoko mai ne ia ki te lalolagi nei a fakamanuiaga fakaofoofogia.


Thereafter, the Bible was translated and produced at an unprecedented pace. 	 Mai tua ifo, ne ‵fuli kae faite a te Tusi Tapu i se auala telā ne seki fai aka eiloa penā muamua.


She says: “I have significantly reduced the amount of time I spend watching television so that I have more time to prepare for the ministry. 	 Ne fai mai tou fafine: “Ko oti ne ‵kati ne au a taimi e uke mai te onoono ki te televise ko te mea ke mafai ne au o maua a taimi e lava ke fakatoka ei ki te galuega talai.


Why is it important to be faithful to God in both large and small matters? 	 Kaia e tāua ei ke fakamaoni ki te Atua i fakalavelave ‵lasi io me fo‵liki?


He says: “I feel like the prodigal son spoken of by Jesus Christ. 	 Ana muna: “Ne mafaufau au me e ‵pau au mo te tama fakamāumāu mea telā ne faipati ki ei a Iesu Keliso.


What does the Bible say about riches and poverty? 	 Ne a pati ne tusi mai ne te Tupu ko Solomona e uiga ki te maumea mo te mativa?


5 Showing hospitality to our brothers and sisters is another way to engender a loving spirit in the congregation. 	 5 A te talimalo ‵lei ki ‵tou taina mo tuagane ko te suā auala ke fakamalosi aka ei a te agaga alofa i loto i te fakapotopotoga.


• What is “the day of Jehovah”? 	 • Se a te ‘aso o Ieova’?


We can be sure that Satan was watching with great interest as this detail was unveiled. 	 E mafai foki o mautinoa i a tatou me e onoono mai eiloa a Satani mo te fia logo ki te fakaasimaiga o fakamatalaga likiliki konei.


His wife has grounds for divorce. 	 Ko maua ei ne tena avaga se pogai ‵lei ke ‵tala te lā avaga.


“Being able to handle God’s Word of truth aright is a real blessing,” says a young pioneer named Tamika. 	 “A te mafai ne koe o akoako tonu atu a te munatonu mai te Muna a te Atua se tinā fakamanuiaga eiloa,” ko pati a te paenia talavou ko Tamika.


Remain “Spotless and Unblemished” 	 Ke Tumau i te “‵Ma kae ‵Lei”


The Syrian army is struck with blindness.—2 Kings 6:18 	 Ne faka‵kivi a mata o te kautau Sulia.—2 Tupu 6:18


Though they disobeyed Jehovah and ‘pained the Holy One of Israel, he was merciful and kept remembering that they were flesh.’ 	 E ui eiloa ne seki faka‵logo latou ki a Ieova kae ‘faka‵mae ne latou te Atua Tapu o Isalaelu, ne alofa fakamagalo a ia kae masaua faeloa ne ia i a latou ne tino fua e vāi‵vāi.’


You younger brothers, accept responsibility, be modest, and maintain a respectful attitude toward the older ones. 	 Koutou talavou, ke talia a tiute, loto maulalo, kae fakatumau se kilokiloga āva ki tino ma‵tua.


How does Enoch’s experience show that Jehovah gives his servants courage and strength? 	 E fakaasi mai pefea ne tala o Enoka me e tuku atu ne Ieova ki ana tavini a te loto toa mo te loto malosi?


When Eve is alone, a serpent speaks to her, tempting her to eat the forbidden fruit by claiming that God has lied to her and is withholding something good, something that will make her godlike. 	 I te taimi ne nofo tokotasi ei a Eva, ne faipati atu se gata ki a ia, mai i te fakaosooso atu ki a ia ke kai ki te fuaga ne fakatapu kae fai atu me ne loi te Atua ki a ia kae e taofi fua ne ia se mea ‵lei, se mea telā ka fai ei a ia mo fai se atua.


After all, there is only one God, is there not?’ 	 Kae e tokotasi fua te Atua, i ne?’


How should Christians respond to this great undeserved kindness on God’s part? 	 E ‵tau o ‵saga atu pefea a Kelisiano ki te alofa tauanoa sili tenei o te Atua?


(2 Timothy 2:26) Being caught by him would mean our spiritual ruin and could lead to our ultimate destruction. 	 (2 Timoteo 2:26) Kafai e ‵poa aka tatou ne ia ko iku atu ei ki te fakamaseiga o tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga kae mafai o iku atu ki ‵tou fakaseaiga katoatoa.


Reduced to poverty, they have no way out of their circumstances unless a kind and wealthy man takes over the bank and restores to the victims all their savings, relieving them of debt. 	 Ke fakafoliki te mativa, e mafai o ‵lei olotou fakanofonofoga māfai ko pule atu se tagata alofa kae maumea ki te pagike tenā kae sui atu a tupe ‵teu katoa a tino, ko te mea ke magalo ei a kaitalafu.


9 In today’s world, it has become increasingly common to ‘keep on looking’ at pornography, particularly on the Internet. 	 9 I te lalolagi i aso nei, ko momea aka eiloa te lauiloa o te ‘onoono atu’ ki ata ma‵sei, maise eiloa i luga i te Itaneti.


• What evidence do we have that Haggai’s prophecy is being fulfilled today? 	 • Ne a fakamaoniga e maua ne tatou me ko fakataunu mai i aso nei a te valoaga a Hakai?


The key is humility. 	 A te kī ko te loto maulalo.


For more information, see chapter 14 of the book What Does the Bible Really Teach?* 	 Ke maua a fakamatalaga e uke, ke onoono ki te mataupu e 14 o te tusi ko te Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu?*


Who is to blame for present world conditions? 	 Ko oi e ‵tau o ‵losi atu ki ei a te tulaga masei i te lalolagi nei?


Our understanding of these “rules” may, in fact, be very limited. 	 Kāti e foliki ‵ki a ‵tou malamalama i “tulafono” konei.


It would have been difficult to keep awake all that night if they thought that their master might come some other night. 	 Kāti ka faigata ‵ki ke ala faeloa latou i te po kātoa tenā māfai e ma‵natu aka latou me ka oko mai te lotou pule i se isi po.


(Jeremiah 29:10) Ezekiel is now close to 50 years of age. 	 (Ielemia 29:10) Kae ko tai katoa nei te 50 tausaga te matua o Esekielu.


What scriptures show that all anointed Christians on earth constitute “the faithful and discreet slave”? 	 Ne a fuaiupu i te Tusi Tapu e fakaasi mai i ei me e aofia i “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto” a Kelisiano fakaekegina katoa i te lalolagi?


Feeling that Jehovah was guiding her, she began to build a personal relationship with God. 	 Ona ko te lagonaga me ne puipui a ia ne Ieova, ne kamata o ati aka ne ia se fesokotakiga totino mo te Atua.


Some names in this article have been changed. 	 Ko oti ne ‵fuli a nisi igoa i te mataupu tenei.


They have the same circumstances. 	 E ‵pau eiloa lā fakanofonofoga.


Loyally Serving Christ the King 	 Ke Tavini Atu Mo Te Alofa Fakamaoni Ki A Keliso Te Tupu


32 Subject Index for The Watchtower 2017 	 32 Fakasologa o Mataupu mō Te Faleleoleo Maluga 2017


(Daniel 7:13, 14) What will Jesus’ rulership achieve? 	 (Tanielu 7:13, 14) Ne a mea ka fakataunu ne te pulega a Iesu?


13 The apostle Paul goes on to compare those who become part of Abraham’s seed to branches on a symbolic olive tree.* (Rom. 11:21) This cultivated olive tree represents the fulfillment of God’s purpose with regard to the Abrahamic covenant. 	 13 Ne fakatusa eiloa ne te apositolo ko Paulo a latou kolā ka fai mo vaega o te fanau a Apelaamo ki kaula o te lakau fakatusa ko te olive.* (Loma 11:21) A te lakau tenei ko te olive telā ne ‵toki e fakasino atu ki te fakataunuga o te fuafuaga a te Atua e uiga ki te feagaiga a Apelaamo.


I am so grateful to learn many wonderful things from the Bible in my old age.” 	 Ko oko eiloa toku fiafia ke tauloto ki mea ‵gali e uke mai te Tusi Tapu i toku matua tenei.”


He declared: “Stop bringing in any more valueless grain offerings. 	 Ne fai atu a ia: “E seai se aoga e aumai ei otou taulaga.


Jehovah amply rewarded Boaz for his generosity.—Ruth 2:15, 16; 4:21, 22; Proverbs 19:17. 	 Ne tuku atu ei ne Ieova ki a Poasa te taui lasi ‵ki ona ko tena kaimalie.—Luta 2:15, 16; 4:21, 22; Faataoto 19:17.


Some of God’s servants, though, have an even greater challenge. 	 Kae ‵lasi atu a mea faiga‵ta e fe‵paki mo nisi tavini a te Atua.


(Acts 8:35, 36) Your relationship with God will then be like that of those Christians to whom Paul wrote: “You do not belong to yourselves, for you were bought with a price.” (1 Cor. 6:19, 20) Whether our hope is heavenly or earthly, if we have dedicated ourselves to Jehovah, he is our Owner. 	 (Galuega 8:35, 36) Ka fai i ei tou fesokotakiga mo te Atua e pelā mo Kelisiano kolā ne tusi atu Paulo ki ei penei: “A koutou e se mō koutou ake eiloa, kae mō te Atua. Ne fakasaoloto ne ia koutou mai te agasala i tona mate.” (1 Kolinito 6:19, 20) Faitalia me fakamoe‵moe tatou ke ola i te lagi io me i te lalolagi, kafai e tukugina atu tatou ki a Ieova, ko fai eiloa a ia mo Pule o tatou.


The early Christians could avoid the betting that went on at the chariot races by simply staying away from the circuses. 	 Ne fai ‵funa foki a te pelētupe mo nai tino i potu mai tua o fale talimālō.


16. (a) In what ways did Jehovah use Moses to deliver Israel? (b) According to Exodus 14:13, who is the Source of salvation? 	 16. (a) I auala fea ne fakaaoga ei ne Ieova a Mose ke faka‵sao ne ia a tino Isalaelu? (e) E ‵tusa mo te Esoto 14:13, ko oi te Tino ne mafua mai i ei te faka‵saoga tenā?


The prophets Ezekiel and Zephaniah foretold that gold and silver, staples of the commercial world through the centuries, will become worthless. 	 Ne ‵valo mai ne te pelofeta ko Esekielu mo Sefanaia me i aulo mo siliva, kolā ko toe mea tāua i te lalolagi fai pisinisi i te fia o senitenali ke oko mai nei, ka se aoga lele eiloa.


(Jas. 1:14, 15) In stark contrast, however, Jesus was determined to remain faithful to his heavenly Father and therefore declared: “Go away, Satan! 	 (Iakopo 1:14, 15) E ‵kese ‵ki mo te mea tenā, ko oti ne fakaiku aka ne Iesu ke tumau a ia i te fakamaoni ki tena Tamana faka-te-lagi kae ne fai atu penei: “Fano keatea e Satani!


In fact, you may find that your children will ask you to read the same story over and over. 	 E tonu, e mafai o lavea ne koe me ka fai atu au tama‵liki ke faitau fakafia ne koe se tala.


16 Learn From God’s Word—How Can Your Family Be Happy? 	 ITULAU E 25 • PESE: 68, 42 TE AOGA O MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA


Because the chapter divisions in their manuscripts simply did not match. 	 Me ne seki ‵pau a te vaevaega o mataupu i olotou tusi.


One person wrote: “Current events are so grim that we often can’t decide whether or not we dare watch the six o’clock news.” 	 Ne tusi mai se tino e tokotasi, penei: “Ko oko eiloa i te fakafanoanoa o mea ‵tupu i aso nei, telā ko se mafai sāle ne tatou o fakaiku aka me e lava ‵tou loto ‵toa ke onoono ki tala o te lalolagi i te Televise i te ono i te afiafi io me ikai.”


12 “You yourself are the man!” the prophet responded. 	 12 “Ko koe ko te tagata tenā”! ko te tali a te pelofeta.


On the other hand, age or poor health may have been a factor. 	 I nisi feitu, kāti e fai a te tulaga matua io me ko masaki e pelā me se fakalavelave.


As we grow in knowledge of the truth and our perceptive powers improve, we come to discern other criteria that must be considered. 	 I te taimi e momea aka ei ‵tou iloaga i te munatonu kae ko gasolo foki o malosi ‵tou mafaufau, ka ‵saga atu foki tatou ki nisi feitu o te galuega.


Prove Yourself Trustworthy 	 Fakamaoni Atu Tou Fakatuagagina


Lovers of God know that prostitution, homosexuality, premarital sex, and pornography are violations of Jehovah’s standard of moral cleanness. 	 E ‵tau o fakaeteete a Kelisiano me e mafai o ‵sae fakapoi mai a mafaufauga ma‵sei konā io me e ‵sae mai i se auala lēmū.


By doing some research, we learn that this portion of Ezekiel was written in about the year 612 B.C.E. By that time, Noah and Job had been dead for centuries, and their record of faithfulness was in God’s memory. 	 Mai te faiga o sukesukega ‵loto, e iloa ei ne tatou me kāti ne tusi a te vaega o Esekielu tenei i te tausaga ko te 612 T.L.M. I te taimi tenā, kae ko Noa mo Iopu ko leva ne ‵mate, kae ne ‵teu aka i te mafaufau o te Atua a lā olaga fakamaoni.


Another sister stated: “The thought that my conduct crushed the people I love so much had a mentally, spiritually, and emotionally devastating effect on me. 	 Ne fai mai te suā tuagane: “E masei ‵ki ki au a te manatu me ne fakapuapuagā ne aku amioga a tino kolā e alofa au ki ei i te feitu faka-te-mafaufau, feitu faka-te-agaga, mo lagonaga.


Peace that is a mere facade, a ‘painting over’ of hostility, is not a durable peace.—Ezekiel 13:10. 	 E foliga fakaloiloi mai fua a te filemu, telā e ‘fakagalo aka’ fua i ei a uiga takalia‵lia, e se se filemu tonu.—Esekielu 13:10.


“Ascribe to Jehovah glory and strength. 	 Ke Folafola Atu ne Tatou Katoa te ‵Malu o Ieova


In today’s busy, hectic world, it is all too easy to get so caught up in the rush of life that we forget what matters most. 	 I te lalolagi fakalave‵lave i aso nei, se mea faigofie fua ke puli i a tatou me se a te mea e ‵tau o fakatāua muamua ona ko te kausaki atu ki mea o te olaga.


How must Isaiah 35:2 have given exiled Israelites an idea of what the Promised Land would be like? 	 Ne tuku atu pefea i te Isaia 35:2 a te ata o te Fenua o te Folafolaga ki tino Isalaelu kolā ne puke fakapagota?


The Bible refers to love as “a surpassing way” and as something we “pursue.” (1 Corinthians 12:31; 14:1) Christians are encouraged to love, not only “in word nor with the tongue, but in deed and truth.”—1 John 3:18. 	 E fakasino atu te Tusi Tapu ki te alofa e pelā me ko “te auala e tafasili atu i te gali” mo se mea telā e fai mo ‵tou “fakavae.” (1 Kolinito 12:31; 14:1) E fakamalosi atu ki Kelisiano ke a‵lofa atu, “e se fai fua ki pati mo muna; e ‵tau o tonu te alofa, ka ke fakaasi tonu atu i faiga.”—1 Ioane 3:18.


• Who today are like “the alien residents” and “the little ones,” and why do they need to read the Bible daily? 	 • Ko oi e fai pelā me ne “tino fakaalofa” mo “tamaliki” i aso nei, kae kaia e ‵tau ei o fai‵tau latou ki te Tusi Tapu i aso nei?


15 In effect, with each decision we make, we should be guided by this thought: ‘What would Jehovah want me to do? 	 15 A te tonuga loa, e ‵tau o masaua faeloa ne tatou a te manatu tenei i so se fakaikuga e fai ne tatou: ‘Se a te mea e manako a Ieova ke fai ne au?


He made known his ways to Moses, his dealings even to the sons of Israel.” 	 Ne taku atu ne ia ki a Mose ana fuafuaga, ke matea foki ne tino Isalaelu ana galuega ‵mana.”


As a governmental mountain affecting “the whole earth,” the Messianic Kingdom will stand forever.—Daniel 2:35, 45; Revelation 16:14, 16.* 	 Ka fai te Malo o te Atua mo fai te mauga telā ka pule atu ei ki te ‵tou “lalolagi kātoa” kae ka tumau ki te se-gata-mai.—Tanielu 2:35, 45; Fakaasiga 16:14, 16.*


Marriage Can Be Happy and Last, 9/1 	 A te Avaga e Mafai o Fakafiafia Kae Tumau, 9/1


BEING a member of the Christian congregation is a great blessing indeed. 	 SE MEA tonu me i te fai e pelā me se tokotasi o te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano se fakamanuiaga gali.


Nothing. 	 E seai?


Well, his life overlapped that of Noah’s son Shem by 150 years. 	 Ia, ko ‵tusa mo te 150 ana tausaga kae mate te tamaliki tagata a Noa ko Semu.


(Gen. 3:1-7) When Jehovah asked the couple what they had done, it became obvious that their relationship was already strained. 	 (Kenese 3:1-7) I te taimi ne fesili atu ei a Ieova ki te tauavaga e uiga ki te mea ne fai ne laua, ne iloa aka i ei me ko se ‵lei te va o laua.


3 Read Ephesians 6:14. 	 3 Faitau te Efeso 6:14.


(John 14:9, 10) Furthermore, through Jesus’ sacrifice, we gain access to Jehovah when we pray for forgiveness of our sins. 	 (Ioane 14:9, 10) E se gata i ei, e auala i te taulaga a Iesu, e maua ne tatou a te auala ke fesokotaki atu ki a Ieova māfai e ‵talo atu ke fakamagalo mai a ‵tou agasala.


(1 Ki. 14:1-18) Among the many blessings that Ahijah received was the privilege of contributing to God’s inspired Word. 	 (1 Tupu 14:1-18) E aofia i fakamanuiaga e uke ne maua ne Aita ko te tauliaga ke fesoasoani a ia ki te tusiga o te Muna fakaosofia a te Atua.


Consider a lesson from Jacob’s dealings with his sons. 	 Ke mafau‵fau ki te fakaakoakoga i te tala o Iakopo mo ana tama‵liki tāgata.


Paul encouraged fellow believers to “stand firm against the machinations of the Devil.” Then he urged them: “With every form of prayer and supplication . . . , carry on prayer on every occasion.”—Eph. 6:11, 18; 1 Pet. 4:7. 	 I te otiga ne fakamalosi atu a Paulo ki Kelisiano ke “‵tu ‵mautakitaki . . . o ‵teke atu a togafiti ma‵sei a te Tiapolo,” ne fai atu a ia ki a latou ke ‵talo “i taimi katoa” kae fakaaoga a “vaegā ‵talo mo fakatagi katoa.”—Efeso 6:11, 18; 1 Petelu 4:7.


Is the Bible’s advice regarding marriage hopelessly out-of-date? 	 E mata, ko se aoga eiloa a fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te avaga i aso nei?


(Deuteronomy 30:19, 20) Are those the words of a cruel God or the words of a God who loves people and wants them to make the right choice? 	 (Teutelonome 30:19, 20) E mata, konā a pati e fai ne se Atua sauā io me ko pati a se Atua telā e alofa ki tino kae manako ke fai ne latou se filifiliga tonu?


“All Scripture is inspired of God,” says the Bible. 	 “Me i Tusitusiga Tapu katoa ne aumai mai te Atua,” ko pati i te Tusi Tapu.


(Col. 3:23) Am I praying, reading God’s Word, attending congregation meetings, and sharing in the ministry as often as possible? 	 (Ko. 3:23) E mata, e ‵talo atu, faitau te Muna a te Atua, kau atu ki fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga, mo te galuega talai foki?


(Genesis 1:26-28; 2:8, 9) Thus, it is clear that not only is God’s rulership benevolent and kind but it also accords its subjects honor and dignity. 	 (Kenese 1:26-28; 2:8, 9) Tela la, e manino ‵lei i ei me e se fai fua te pulega a te Atua e pelā me se pulega ‵lei kae atafai, kae e tuku atu loa ne ia te fakaaloalo mo te ‵malu ki tino kolā e pule atu a ia ki ei.


Remembering who had firmly established him as king helped David to remain humble 	 Ne masaua faeloa ne Tavita te tino telā ne fakatumau ne ia a tena pulega fakatupu kae ne fesoasoani atu ei ke maua ne ia te loto maulalo


21 Today, when you talk about the truth, do you highlight Jesus’ role as the Messiah? 	 21 I aso nei, i te taimi e faipati atu ei koe e uiga ki te munatonu, e mata, e faka‵mafa atu ne koe a te tulaga o Iesu e pelā me ko te Mesia?


(Rev. 20:14; 21:8) The imitation, weedlike Christians, the impostors, will be eradicated during the “great tribulation.”—Matt. 24:21. 	 (Fakaasiga 20:14; 21:8) A mouku fakatusa, ko Kelisiano ‵loi, ko faiakoga ‵loi, ka fakaseai atu i ‘te fakalavelave lasi.’—Mataio 24:21.


• In what ways can we keep our focus on doing God’s will, as Jesus did? 	 • Ne a auala e mafai ei o ‵saga tonu atu tatou ki te faiga o te loto o te Atua, e pelā mo Iesu?


How do God’s works compare with those of men who are idolized by the world? 	 E pefea te ‵pau o galuega a te Atua ko oti ne fai mo galuega a tāgata kolā e tavae ne te lalolagi?


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(Eph. 5:23, 25) Indeed, Jesus’ treatment of his followers sets the standard for how Christian men need to treat their wives. 	 (Efeso 5:23, 25) A te ‵tonuga loa, a faifaiga a Iesu ki ana soko e tuku mai i ei se fakaakoakoga mō tagata Kelisiano ki faifaiga e ‵tau o fai ne latou ki olotou avaga.


16 To make “Sing Out Joyfully” to Jehovah easier to use, the songs are arranged by subject matter. 	 16 Ke faigofie te fakaaogaga o te “Usu Pese mo te Fiafia” ki a Ieova, ne fakatoka a pese e ‵tusa mo matua o pese.


In addition, we can use our talents, energies, and resources to share in the life-saving work that the congregation carries out. 	 E se gata i ei, e mafai o fakaaoga ‵tou taleni, malosi, mo kope ke ‵kau atu ki te galuega fakaola tino telā e fai ne te fakapotopotoga.


This Bible book, they say, was written long after Isaiah’s time. 	 E fai mai latou, me i te tusi tenei ne tusi eiloa mai tua ifo o taimi o Isaia.


(Matt. 5:16) In fact, as in Timothy’s case, even Christians who have special positions of responsibility are expected to make their spiritual qualities manifest to all. 	 (Mataio 5:16) A te ‵tonuga loa, e pelā mo Timoteo, e fakamoe‵moe eiloa ke fakaasi atu ne Kelisiano, kolā e isi ne olotou tulaga fakapito o tiute, olotou uiga faka-te-agaga ke lavea ne tino katoa.


(Revelation 14:6) For example, as of August 2004, the preaching work in Germany was being carried out in about 40 languages. 	 (Fakaasiga 14:6) E pelā mo te masina o Aokuso i te 2004, ne fai eiloa te galuega talai i Siamani i ‵gana e silia atu i te 40.


As a result, sin and death “spread to all men.” 	 Ne oko atu i ei ki “tino katoa” te agasala mo te mate.


Suppose, for example, that the issue involves integrity to God. 	 Kāti e aofia i se kinauga a te fakamaoni ki te Atua.


(Rom. 8:15-17) But what of water baptism in the name of the holy spirit, something that regularly occurs at assemblies and conventions of Jehovah’s people in our day? 	 (Loma 8:15-17) Kae e a te papatisoga ki te vai i te igoa o te agaga tapu, se mea telā e fai faeloa i fono i te fenua mo fono i atufenua a tino o Ieova i ‵tou aso nei?


We can take comfort in David’s heartfelt expression: “The intimacy with Jehovah belongs to those fearful of him.”—Psalm 25:14. 	 E maua ne tatou a fakamafanafanaga i pati a Tavita: “A te Aliki ko te taugasoa o tino kolā e [“ma‵taku,” NW] ki a ia.”—Salamo 25:14.


Paul willingly served God to the best of his ability 	 Ne toka faeloa Paulo o fai a mea kolā e mafai ne ia o fai i tena taviniga ki te Atua


After holding the family for two days, the officer in charge radioed his superior to ask what should be done with them. 	 I te lua o aso ne taofi ne latou te kāiga tenei, ne fakailoa atu ne te ofisa telā e tausi ki a latou ki tena pule me se a te mea e ‵tau o fai ki a latou.


And we are delighted to do this in full cooperation with “the faithful and discreet slave.”—Matthew 24:45-47. 	 Kae e fia‵fia eiloa tatou o fai a te mea tenei fakatasi mo te fesoasoani o “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto.”—Mataio 24:45-47.


Linda, who divorced her first husband, even calls Herman her “knight in shining armor.” 	 Ne fia‵fia eiloa lāua mo Herman me ne fetaui lāua.


Elsa was not speaking about what Jehovah could do or did do millenniums ago in Job’s day. 	 Ne seki faipati a Elsa ki mea kolā ne mafai io me ne fai eiloa ne Ieova i te fia meleniuma ko ‵teka i aso o Iopu.


Even in Bible times, these supernatural communications were rare events, sometimes separated by centuries. 	 I aso foki ne tusi ei te Tusi Tapu, seāseā ko fai ei a fesokotakiga ‵mana konā, kae i nisi taimi ne fai fakatasi fua i se senitenali e tasi.


• How can we avoid letting money become like a god? 	 • E mafai pefea o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai te fai ne tatou a tupe e pelā me se atua?


(Matthew 5:17) But what does the expression “to fulfill” mean? 	 (Mataio 5:17) Kae se a te uiga o te tugapati ke “fakataunu faka‵lei”?


IN HIS famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gave a model prayer, which includes this petition to God: “Let your kingdom come.” 	 I TENA lauga takutakua i luga i te Mauga, ne tuku atu ne Iesu se ‵talo fakaakoako, telā e aofia i ei a te fakamolemole ki te Atua: “Ke oko mai tou Malo.”


And each member of that body views himself, not as the leader of his fellow brothers, but as one of the “domestics,” fed by the faithful slave and subject to its oversight. Since its appointment in 1919, the faithful slave has prepared spiritual food for God’s people (See paragraphs 10, 11) 	 Kae e se kilo atu se sui e tokotasi o te potukau tenā ki a ia eiloa e pelā me ko te takitaki o ana taina, kae e pelā me se tokotasi o “nisi tavini,” kolā ne fagai ne te tavini fakamaoni kae faka‵logo ki tena takitakiga.


If the path is unused for any length of time, the jungle will soon encroach upon it. 	 Kafai e seki fakaaogā eiloa te auala tenā mō se taimi leva, ka toe fai te koga tenā mo fai se vaopupu.


Rather, their having swords on hand on the night of his betrayal made it possible for Jesus to teach them a vital lesson: “All those who take the sword will perish by the sword.”—Matt. 26:52. 	 Kae, ne fai a pelu kolā ne puke i olotou lima i te po ne fakalata ei a Iesu, mo fai se auala ke tuku atu ei ne Iesu se fakaakoakoga tāua ki a latou: “Ko latou katoa kolā e fakaaogā te pelu, e ‵mate foki i te pelu.”—Mataio 26:52.


But Jesus is aware that the remainder of the “hours of daylight,” or the time that God has allotted for his earthly ministry, is short. 	 Ne iloa ne Iesu me ko tai palele “te ao,” io me ko te taimi telā ne fakaavanoa ne te Atua mō tena galuega i te lalolagi nei.


To the contrary, entreat him as a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters with all chasteness. 	 Fai faka‵lei ki tamatane e pelā eiloa mo ne ou taina, kae ki loma‵tua e pelā mo ne ou mātua, ka ko tamafine e pelā mo ne ou tuagane, i te loto ‵ma katoatoa.


Elisha’s attendant had his doubts resolved by a vision 	 Ne fakalotolotolua pefea a te tavini a Elisaia?


We are wise to imitate his attitude, particularly when reaching out for privileges in the congregation. 	 E ‵poto eiloa tatou māfai e fakaakoako atu tatou ki ana uiga, maise eiloa māfai e taumafai tatou ki tauliaga i te fakapotopotoga.


So like Nathan, be kind yet firm. 	 Tela la, e pelā mo Natano, ke atafai kae ke fai foki te mea tonu.


Illustrating this, Emilia* from Mexico says: “It was 15 years ago that I felt that my husband and I simply could not be together any longer. 	 Mafaufau la ki a Emilia* mai Mekisiko, telā ne fai mai penei: “Ko 15 tausaga ko ‵teka atu nei, ne maua ei ne au se lagonaga me ko se toe mafai o ‵nofo fakatasi maua mo taku avaga.


JESUS’ apostles stood on the Mount of Olives, gazing at the sky. 	 NE ‵TU atu a apositolo o Iesu i te Mauga o Olive, kae ‵kilo atu ki te lagi.


We fight a spiritual battle and never take up literal arms. 	 Kae e taua atu eiloa tatou i se taua faka-te-agaga kae e seai ne ‵tou meatau faka-te-foitino e fakaaogā i ei.


For it is written, ‘It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service.’” Love for Jehovah and for his Word impelled Jesus to reject the allurements that the Tempter put before him. 	 Muna a te Tusi, ‘Tapuaki ki te Aliki tou Atua, me ko ia fua e tavini koe ki ei.’ ” Ne fakamalosi aka a Iesu ne tena alofa ki a Ieova mo tena Muna ke ‵teke atu ki takolekolega kolā ne fai atu ne te tino telā ne fakaosooso ne ia a ia.


10. What is the significance of the words “until we all attain,” as used at Ephesians 4:13? 	 10 A te tolu o mea, ne fakatomua ne Paulo a te fakamatalaga o vaega e tolu o te ‵tou fakamoemoega ki pati konei “ko te mea ke oko atu tatou katoa.”


11, 12. (a) Why do many feel discouraged today? (b) What can empower us to resist discouragement? 	 11, 12. (a) Kaia e loto vāi‵vai ei a tino e tokouke i aso nei? (e) Ne a mea e mafai o fakamalosi mai ki a tatou ke ‵teke atu ki te loto vāivāi?


They did not give in to any desires for a life of ease, nor did they succumb to the immoral pressures around them, but they eagerly looked forward to “the fulfillment of the promises.”—Hebrews 11:13; 12:1. 	 Ne seki taka‵vale latou i so se manakoga ke maua se olaga faigofie, kae ne seki talia foki ne latou a fakaosoosoga kolā ne oko mai ke amio ma‵sei latou, kae ne olioli eiloa latou ke na oko mai “te fakataunuga o folafolaga” konā.—Epelu 11:13; 12:1, NW.


(1 Peter 2:21) By doing so, we will continue to be happy, praising the one in whom we take exquisite delight, our God, Jehovah. 	 (1 Petelu 2:21) Kafai e fai tatou penā, ka tumau eiloa tatou i te fia‵fia, mai te tavae atu ki te tino telā e fia‵fia malosi tatou ki ei, ko te ‵tou Atua, ko Ieova.


(Ps. 136:1) Twenty-six times in Psalm 136, we find the refrain “his loyal love endures forever.” 	 (Sala. 136:1, NW) E faka- luasefuluono taimi e maua ne tatou a pati ko “tena alofa fakamaoni e tumau ki te se-gata-mai” i te Salamo 136.


Conquering Evil With Good 	 Te Fakatakavalega o te Masei ki te ‵Lei


A discharged worker returns to his previous place of employment, shoots everyone in sight, and then kills himself. 	 Ne toe foki atu se tino galue telā ne fakatea ki te koga ne galue mua ei a ia, kae ne fana ne ia so se tino e lavea ne ia, oti aka, tamate foki ne ia a ia eiloa.


And meek ones among them will quickly be convinced that Jehovah is the only true God. 	 Kae ka tali‵tonu vave a tino loto maulalo me i a Ieova ko te Atua tonu fua e tokotasi.


Describe how Jesus fed a large crowd in the vicinity of Bethsaida. 	 Fakamatala mai a te auala ne fagai ei ne Iesu a te vaitino e tokouke i se kogā koga i Petesaita.


I went to use the men’s restroom, and I noticed that a very rough-looking character, tattooed like a white supremacist, got up and followed me. 	 Ne fanatu au o fakaaoga te fale foliki o tāgata, kae ne lavea ne au se tagata ‵kena fai ta‵tau telā e mata saua kae fakailoga tino e tautali mai i a au.


THE Israelites gathered at Mount Sinai had every reason to draw close to Jehovah. 	 NE MAUA ne tino Isalaelu kolā ne maopoopo i te Mauga o Sinai a pogai katoa ke fakapili‵pili atu latou ki a Ieova.


But we have to wait, and we might have to suffer hardships in the meantime. 	 Kae e ‵tau mo tatou o faka‵tali, kae e mafai eiloa o logo‵mae tatou i te vaitaimi tenei.


“Likewise,” Jesus explained, “it is not a desirable thing with my Father who is in heaven for one of these little ones to perish.” 	 Ne fakamatala mai tou tagata: “A toku Tamana i te lagi, e se manako ke mate se tokotasi o tino fatauva konei.”


He put things in the right perspective by first acknowledging that it is an expression of our love for Jehovah God, a precious opportunity to display our love for him. 	 Ne fakamatala faka‵lei mai ne ia te kilokiloga tonu mai te taliaga o te manatu, me se fakaasiga o ‵tou a‵lofa ki a Ieova te Atua, kae se avanoaga tāua ‵ki foki ke fakaasi atu ‵tou a‵lofa ki a ia.


11, 12. (a) What is remarkable about the Bible’s linking of stars with grains of sand? (b) Just how vast may the universe be? 	 11, 12. (a) Se a te mea e fakaofoofogia i ei a te fakatusaga ne te Tusi Tapu a fetu ki one i te matafaga? (e) E mata, e pefea te lasi o te lagi kātoa?


Indeed, we must heed the apostle Peter’s counsel: “Maintain your conduct fine among the nations, that, in the thing in which they are speaking against you as evildoers, they may as a result of your fine works of which they are eyewitnesses glorify God in the day for his inspection.” (1 Pet. 2:12) But what should be done if strained relations develop between fellow believers? 	 E tonu, e ‵tau o ‵saga tonu atu tatou ki pati polopoloki a te apositolo ko Petelu: “E ‵tau o ‵lei otou amio i mua o tino pouliuli, i te mea manafai e fakamasei ne latou a koutou e pelā me ne tino amio ma‵sei; kae kafai e ‵kilo ki otou amioga ‵lei, ko ‵viki ei latou ki te Atua i te Aso e vau ei a ia.” (1 Petelu 2:12) Kae ne a mea e ‵tau o fai māfai ko ‵sae aka ne fakalavelave i te vā o tatou mo taina tali‵tonu?


(Ephesians 5:22-33) As we can see, Paul’s inspired words emphasize the need for love and respect. 	 (Efeso 5:22-33) E pelā mo te mea ko iloa ne tatou i te fakamatalaga tenā, ne fakamafa mai ne pati a Paulo mai te Atua, te tāua ke fakaasi atu te alofa mo te āva.


All such practices are condemned—either explicitly or by implication—in God’s Word.—Leviticus 20:10, 13, 15, 16; Romans 1:24, 26, 27, 32.* 	 E taku fakamaseigina a faifaiga katoa konā i te Muna a te Atua—faitalia me e taku ‵tonu mai i ei io me e fakauiga fua ki ei.—Levitiko 20:10, 13, 15, 16; Loma 1:24, 26, 27, 32.*


Why can we say that gathering together is an integral part of true worship? 	 Kaia e mafai ei o fai atu tatou i fakatasiga se vaega tāua o te tapuakiga tonu?


Just imagine! 	 Mafaufau la ki te mea tenei!


Is Jehovah harsh or unkind toward them? 	 E mata, e masei kae sē atafai atu a Ieova ki a latou?


Even on the train to and from Balykchy, we were able to witness to passengers. 	 Ne mafai foki ne matou o talai atu ki pasese i luga i te tuleini māfai ko olo atu ki Balykchy penā foki māfai ko ‵foki matou.


10 God’s servants today are on the threshold of a righteous new world. 	 10 E ‵tu atu a tavini a te Atua i aso nei i te kaugutu o se lalolagi fou kae amiotonu.


• the dangers of watching pornography? 	 • ki te fakamataku o te onoono ki ata ma‵sei?


We tend to absorb whatever is around us. 	 E ‵miti ne tatou so se mea i ‵tou tafa.


They also involve our beliefs—the teachings to which we adhere. 	 E aofia foki i ei a ‵tou talitonuga—ko akoakoga kolā e ‵piki ‵mau tatou ki ei.


We can draw what lesson from the experience of Jonathan? 	 Se a te akoakoga e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai te fakaakoakoga a Ionatana?


How thankful we are for the progressive spiritual enlightenment we have experienced! 	 Ko oko eiloa te ‵tou loto fakafetai ki te malamalama faka-te-agaga ko maua ne tatou!


Those words emphasize our heavenly Father’s active interest in the salvation of mankind. 	 E faka‵mafa mai i pati konā a te fiafia lasi o ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi ke faka‵sao a tino.


What about us? 	 Kae pefea tatou?


(1 John 5:19; John 8:44) So effective has Satan been in ‘blinding people’s minds’ that he now ‘misleads the entire inhabited earth.’ (2 Cor. 4:4; Rev. 12:9) How can you resist his propaganda? 	 (1 Ioa. 5:19; Ioa. 8:44) Ne magoi ‵ki a taumafaiga a Satani ke ‘fakapouli a mafaufau o tino’ kae ‘takitaki ‵se ne ia te lalolagi nofoaki kātoa.’ (2 Koli. 4:4; Fa. 12:9) E mafai pefea o ‵teke atu koe ki ana tala ‵loi?


(Rom. 15:4; 1 Cor. 10:11) We have seen the fulfillment of Bible prophecy. 	 (Lo. 15:4; 1 Koli. 10:11) Ko oti ne lavea ne tatou a te fakataunuga o valoaga i te Tusi Tapu.


(Matthew 20:28; John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 15:3; 1 Timothy 2:6) What does this have to do with blood and life, and how is your life involved? 	 (Mataio 20:28; Ioane 3:16; 1 Kolinito 15:3; 1 Timoteo 2:6) E fetaui pefea a te mea tenei mo te toto mo te ola, kae e aofia pefea tou ola i ei?


This adjusts what was stated on this subject in “Questions From Readers” in The Watchtower of August 15, 1990, page 30. 	 E faka‵tonu aka i te mea tenei a te mea telā ne fai mai i te mataupu tenei i te “Fesili Mai Tino Fai‵tau” i The Watchtower o Aokuso 15, 1990, itulau e 30.


Jehovah’s Blessing Brings Us Joy 	 E Aumai ne te Fakamanuiaga a Ieova a te Fiafia ki a Tatou


The love Christ displayed was central to his accomplishing what God has purposed for mankind. 	 A te alofa ne fakaasi atu ne Keliso ne fakavae eiloa ki te fakataunuga ne ia o te mea telā ne fuafua ne te Atua mō tino.


If a husband and wife choose to use a nonabortive form of contraception to avoid pregnancy, that is their personal decision and responsibility.* No one should judge them.—Romans 14:4, 10-13. 	 Kafai e fakaaoga ne se tauavaga te fuafuaga telā e se aofia i ei te fakatōga o pepe, a te mea tenā se filifiliga totino eiloa a lāua.* E seai se tino e ‵tau o fakamasino ne ia lāua.—Loma 14:4, 10-13.


It has been said that it would take ten months for a skilled copyist to produce just one handwritten copy of the Bible! 	 E nofo ki se sefulu masina te leva e mafai ei ne se tino apo i te tusitusi o tusilima se ‵kopi e tasi o te Tusi Tapu!


(Read Acts 4:18-20; 5:29.) 	 (Faitau te Galuega 4:18-20; 5:29.)


The Jerusalem of the day did not hold out attractive material prospects to the Jews who might have been prospering in Babylon. 	 Ne seki mafai o tuku atu ne te tulaga o Ielusalema i aso konā a fakamoemoega ‵gali i te feitu faka-te-foitino ki tino Iutaia kolā kāti ne mau‵mea i Papelonia.


18 Seek Something Much Better Than Gold 	 18 ‵Sala Atu ki se Mea e Sili Atu i te ‵Lei i lō Aulo


Perhaps they do not view things that way, but clearly, Jesus does. 	 Kae kāti e se iloa ne latou ia latou e fai loa penā, kae tenā eiloa te kilokiloga a Iesu ki a latou.


Examining the root meaning provides further enlightenment. 	 E mafai o maina atu tatou i ei māfai e sukesuke ki te uiga fakavae o te pati tenā.


What warning did Jesus give when sending out the 12 apostles? 	 Ne a pati ne fai atu ne Iesu i te taimi ne uga atu ei ne ia ana apositolo e toko 12?


Ever since, they have suffered pain because of this terrible loss. 	 Talu mai te taimi tenā, ne māfatia faeloa laua ona ko te ‵galo atu o lā tama‵liki.


Why that day? 	 Kaia ne filifili aka ei te aso tenā?


23 So far, Hosea’s prophecy has shown us that Jehovah is a merciful God who gives hope and blesses those applying his instruction and rejecting apostasy. 	 23 E lavea atu ne tatou i te vaega tenei o te valoaga a Hosea, me i a Ieova se Atua alofa fakamagalo telā e tuku mai ne ia se fakamoemoega, kae fakamanuia ne ia a tino kolā e fakagalue ne latou ana fakatonuga kae ‵teke atu ki faifaiga a aposetate.


(Rev. 12:9) Consider how this happened. 	 (Fakaasiga 12:9) Mafaufau ki te auala ne tupu ei a te fakalavelave tenei.


Jehovah cannot be made any wiser than he is, nor can he ever be corrupted by anyone. 	 E fai eiloa a Ieova mo fai te ‵toe tino poto, kae e se mafai foki o fakaloiloi a ia ne so se tino.


Could I adjust my schedule in order to devote more time to the Kingdom-preaching work or to other theocratic pursuits? 	 E mata, e mafai ne au o fakatoka faka‵lei taku fakasologa ko te mea ke uke aku mea e fai i te galuega talai io me ko nisi galuega i te taviniga ki a Ieova?


(Jas. 2:21-23) To preserve that relationship, the psalmist had to maintain faith in Jehovah, trusting in him. 	 (Iakopo 2:21, 23) Ke fakatumau te fesokotakiga tenā, ne ‵tau o tumau te fakamaoni o te faisalamo ki a Ieova, kae talitonu ki a ia.


The activity of this foretold “Elijah” was done in harmony with God’s will as a means of identifying the Messiah. 	 A te galuega a te “Elia” tenei, telā ne ‵valo mai, ne fai eiloa e ‵tusa mo te loto o te Atua ke fakasino atu ki te Mesia.


God’s message found in the Bible “is able to discern thoughts and intentions of the heart.” 	 A te fekau a te Atua telā e maua i te Tusi Tapu “e mafai o iloa ne ia a mafaufauga mo manakoga o te loto.”


(Matthew 28:20, King James Version) Yes, Jesus did say that. 	 (Mataio 28:20) E tonu, ne fai atu ne Iesu a pati konā.


Thousands of Witnesses around the globe, including many zealous youths, have learned sign language to help deaf people to become disciples of Christ. 	 E lau i afe o Molimau i te lalolagi kātoa, e aofia i ei a talavou loto finafinau, ko oti ne tauloto ki te ‵gana fai tāga ke fesoasoani atu ei ki tino taliga ‵tuli ke fai mo fai ne soko o Keliso.


• What trials did David endure as a young man? 	 • Ne a tofotofoga ne kufaki i ei a Tavita i te taimi koi talavou ei tou tagata?


She would later become a very important part of my life—she became my wife! 	 Ne fai tou fafine mo fai se vaega tāua ‵ki o toku olaga—ne fai mo fai taku avaga!


10. How does our confidence in Jehovah’s protective care help us in the ministry? 	 10 E pelā mo Mose, ne seki ma‵taku foki a soko mua o Iesu i olotou fili e tokouke kolā e mafai o matea.


But another scroll was opened; it is the scroll of life. 	 Ne ‵tala mai foki te suā pelugā tusi; ko te pelugā tusi o te ola.


Once when he was in a city, Jehovah’s Witnesses started to study the Bible with him. 	 I se taimi e tasi ne tō atu a ia ki se fa‵kai lasi o te fenua tenā, kae ne kamata ei o suke‵suke fakatasi mo Molimau a Ieova ki te Tusi Tapu.


Her husband, Adam, pursued the same rebellious course.—Rom. 5:12. 	 Ne fai foki ne tena avaga, ko Atamu te faifaiga ‵teke tenā.—Loma 5:12.


When we found someone with a cow to sell, we would mention to that person how amazingly designed cows are. 	 Kafai ne maua ne māua se tino e fakatau atu sena pulumakau, e fai atu māua ki te tino tenā a te fakaofoofogia o te auala ne faite ei a pulumakau.


(Psalm 119:165) If we as individuals love and keep Jehovah’s law, we will not be stumbled spiritually by what someone else does or by any other matter. 	 (Salamo 119:165) Kafai e fia‵fia kae tausi ne tatou taki tokotasi a tulafono a Ieova, ka se mafai eiloa o ‵siga tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga ona ko faifaiga a nisi tino io me ko so se isi mea aka.


13 Does this mean that it is wrong to offer our observation if we see something in the congregation that we feel needs adjustment? 	 13 E mata, e fakauiga i ei me se mea ‵se a te fakaasi atu o se manatu māfai e lavea ne tatou se mea telā e manakogina ke fakatonu aka i loto i te fakapotopotoga?


Rather than acknowledge the fundamental changes during the last days, they would scoff: “From the day our forefathers fell asleep in death, all things are continuing exactly as from creation’s beginning.” (2 Peter 3:3, 4) In other words, the sign of the last days is clear, but many will ignore it.—Matthew 24:38, 39. 	 I lō te tali‵tonu latou ki ‵fuliga kolā ko lavea ne latou i aso fakaoti, e fakatauemu mai latou, penei: “Mai te taimi ne ‵moe ei a ‵tou tupuga i te mate, e seai eiloa se ‵fuliga ne lavea atu ki mea katoa talu mai te taimi ne kamata ei o faite a mea.” (2 Petelu 3:3, 4) I nisi tugapati, ko lavea ‵lei atu a fakailoga o aso fakaoti, kae e se fia ‵saga atu ki ei a tino e tokouke.—Mataio 24:38, 39.


How did the once inactive sister feel about visits by congregation members? 	 Ne a lagonaga o te tuagane telā ne vāivāi e uiga ki āsiga mai tino i te fakapotopotoga?


What increased light was shed in 1962? 	 Se a te suā mainaga telā ne fakamaina atu i te 1962?


(Proverbs 17:17) For instance, when 220 servants of God were released from the Sachsenhausen concentration camp under Nazi guard in 1945, they faced a 120-mile [200 km] trek. 	 (Faataoto 17:17) E pelā mo te taimi ne fakasaoloto ei te toko 220 tavini a te Atua mai i te falepuipui fakasauā tino i Sachsenhausen telā ne leoleo ne te kau Nazi i te 1945, ne ‵tau o sa‵sale latou i se malaga e 120 maila te ‵mao.


In what ways can we display compassion and kindness? 	 Ne a auala e mafai o fakaasi atu ne tatou a te alofa atafai mo te atafai?


Especially can older, more experienced sisters give much fine advice to younger sisters. 	 Kae mō latou kolā e ma‵tua atu, e tuku atu ne tuagane atamai a manatu fesoasoani aoga ki tuagane kolā koi talavou.


Jonah may already have known the Assyrian language, or he may have miraculously received the ability to speak it. 	 Kāti ko oti ne iloa ne Iona te ‵gana Asulia, io me kāti ne maua fakavavega ne ia te atamai ke faipati atu i te ‵gana tenā.


The letters “JW” appeared on the printed program. 	 Ne ‵sae mai te avā mataimanu ko te “JW” i luga i te polokalame telā ne ‵lomi.


We sang a Kingdom song and listened to the baptism talk. 	 Ne usu ne matou se pese o te Malo kae fakalogo‵logo ki te lāuga mō te papatisoga.


Allegations also included manipulating the education system so as to ‘turn Gentiles into unthinking beasts,’ and even constructing underground railways to join capital cities so that the Jewish elders could ‘quell any opposers by blowing them sky-high.’ 	 E aofia foki i olotou fakatautauga konā me ko te pule atu o latou ki te faiga o akoga ke ‘ ‵fuli aka i ei a tino o Fenua Fakaa‵tea ke fai pelā me ne manu fe‵kai kolā e seai ne mafaufau,’ kae ke faite foki ne auala mō tuleini mai lalo o te laukele ke ‵soko tasi ei a fa‵kai ko te mea ke mafai ne toeaina Iutaia o ‘tamate fakavave so se tino ‵teke.’


The ingathering began at Pentecost 33 C.E., when Jesus’ 120 disciples were anointed to become part of “a holy priesthood.” 	 Ne kamata te fakamaopoopomaiga tenā i te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A., i te taimi ne fakaekegina i ei a soko o Iesu e toko 120 ke fai mo vaega o “faitaulaga e tapu.”


Make known among the peoples his dealings. 	 Fakamatala atu ki malo a mea ne fai ne ia!


For he himself will deliver you from the trap of the birdcatcher.” 	 Ka tausi ne ia koe ke sao mai fakalavelave kolā e seki matea atu, mo masaki foki kolā e oko mai ei te mate.”


What does it mean to pray with confidence, and how do such prayers help us to cope with distress? 	 Se a te uiga o te ‵talo atu mo te loto talitonu, kae e fesoasoani mai pefea a vaegā ‵talo penā ke fakafesagai atu ei ki ‵tou fakalavelave?


Rather than choose academic subjects that are geared toward a university education, parents and children need to consider courses that are useful in pursuing a theocratic career.* 	 I lō te filifili aka ki mataupu kolā e fakatoka ei a tama‵liki mō iunivesiti, e ‵tau o mafau‵fau a mātua mo tama‵liki ki kōsi kolā e aogā i te kausaki atu ki fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga.*


(Genesis 28:3; 35:11; 48:4) The Israelites were called out, or selected, to be “Jehovah’s congregation,” “the congregation of the true God.”—Numbers 20:4; Nehemiah 13:1; Joshua 8:35; 1 Samuel 17:47; Micah 2:5. 	 (Kenese 28:3; 35:11; 48:4) Ne kalagagina io me ne filifili a Isalaelu mo fai a “tino o te Atua,” io me ko te fakapotopotoga a Ieova, “te fenua io me ko te fakapotopotoga o tino o te Aliki [ko Ieova].”—Numela 20:4; Neemia 13:1; Iosua 8:35; 1 Samuelu 17:47; Mika 2:5.


What further benefits come from cultivating love? 	 Ne a nisi mea aoga e maua mai i te atiakaga o te alofa?


4 The majority of those who are resurrected will come back to an earth made peaceful under God’s Kingdom. 	 4 A te tokoukega o latou kolā ka toe faka‵tu mai ka toe faka‵foki mai ki se lalolagi filemu mai lalo i te Malo o te Atua.


Urge them to start attending immediately. 	 Fakamalosi atu ke kamata o ‵kau fakavave mai.


Because we can “let” sin rule or refuse to let it rule, the question is, What do we really want at heart? 	 E tiga loa e mafai ne tatou o fai “ke” pule mai te agasala io me ‵teke atu ke se pule mai, kae ko te fesili la, Se a te mea e ma‵nako tonu ki ei ‵tou loto?


In English, some use the spelling “magick” to distinguish the difference between the occult variety and stage illusions. 	 I te ‵gana Peletania e fakaaogā ne nisi tino a te pati ko te “magick” ke taumafai ei o faka‵kese malie aka ne latou te fai tapune mai i te faiga o togafiti ke ofo ei a tino.


(2 Sam. 12:10-12, 14) Thus, he needed faith. 	 (2 Samu. 12:10-12, 14) Tela la, ne manakogina ke fakatuanaki a ia.


Some view Jesus’ words found at John 20:22, 23 as support for the role of human confessors. 	 E ‵kilo atu a nisi tino ki pati a Iesu kolā e maua i te Ioane 20:22, 23 e pelā me e ‵lago atu ki te tulaga o tino ke fakamagalo ne latou a agasala a tino.


9 The apostle Paul’s life differed greatly from King Solomon’s. 	 9 Ne ‵kese ‵ki eiloa te olaga o te apositolo ko Paulo mai te tupu ko Solomona.


What Is Behind Superstitions? 	 Ne Māfua Mai i Fea a Manatu Va‵lea?


But when he refused to perform military service, he was sentenced to one and a half years behind bars and was held in nine different prisons. 	 Kae ne ita fitifiti tou tagata ke kau atu ki te kautau, telā ne fakasala ei a ia ki se tasi mo te āfa tausaga i te falepuipui kae ne nofo atu i falepuipui kese‵kese e iva.


Fully Benefit From Personal Study 	 Ke Maua Katoatoa a Mea Aogā Mai Sukesukega Totino


Recognizing the Sign 	 Ke Matea te Fakailoga


Many are saying of my soul: ‘There is no salvation for him by God.’” 	 Ne fai‵pati latou e uiga ki a au penei, ‘A te Atua ka se fesoasoani lele eiloa ki a ia.’”


They found more happiness and peace than they had thought possible. 	 Ne sili atu te lotou fia‵fia mo te lotou filemu i lō mea kolā ne ma‵natu aka muamua latou me e mafai o maua.


15 Jesus gave an added reason for joy at being maligned and persecuted like the prophets of old. 	 15 Ne tuku mai foki ne Iesu te suā pogai mō te fia‵fia māfai e muna maseigina kae fakasauāgina e pelā mo pelofeta i aso mua.


In fact, he promised that the next time the Witnesses called at his home, he would invite them in and carefully listen to them. 	 A te tonuga loa, ne tauto a ia me ka ‵kami eiloa ne ia a Molimau ki loto i tena fale kae fakalogologo faka‵lei foki ki a latou māfai e āsi atu i te suā taimi.


5 How can we quench the fire of uncontrolled speech? 	 5 E mafai pefea o tamate ne tatou a te afi o te faipati valevale?


How did King Jehoshaphat search for Jehovah? 	 Kaia ne sē ‵lei ei te fakamolemole a Setekaia ke ‵sala atu ki te fesoasoani o Ieova?


Furthermore, if we endure to the end, we have the prospect of experiencing for ourselves the realization of another divine promise: “Like the days of a tree will the days of my people be.”—Isaiah 65:22; Matthew 24:13. 	 E se gata i ei, kafai e tumau tatou ke oko ki te gataga, e maua ne tatou te fakamoemoega ke oko atu tatou ki te fakataunuga tonu o te suā folafolaga mai te Atua: “Oku tino ka ola leva e pela me ne lakau.”—Isaia 65:22; Mataio 24:13.


The Bible provides satisfying answers to these questions. 	 E tuku mai i te Tusi Tapu a tali fakamalie loto ki fesili konei.


Such can show whether we are “complete and sound in all respects, not lacking in anything.” 	 Ko mafai ei o iloa ne tatou me e mata, e “‵lei kae katoatoa foki [tatou], ke seai se mea e tasi e ma‵tiva ei [tatou].”


But ask yourself: ‘Is this person willing to do what Jesus commands? 	 Kae ke fesili ifo penei: ‘E mata, e loto fiafia te tino tenei o fai a mea kolā e fakatonu mai ne Iesu?


(1 Cor. 3:6, 7) Is that not an astonishing example of humility on God’s part? 	 (1 Kolinito 3:6, 7) E mata, a te mea tenā e sē se fakaakoakoga fakaofoofogia o te loto maulalo o te Atua?


Now the schedule provides for shorter convention days, and food preparation done by families and individuals ahead of time allows them to give more attention to the spiritual feeding program. 	 Kae nei la ko mu‵tana ifo aso e fai ei a fono, kae ko fakatoka eiloa a kāiga mo tino taki tokotasi i olotou mea‵kai ko te mea ke ‵saga tonu atu latou ki te polokalame o te ‵kaiga faka-te-agaga.


THE WAY OF HAPPINESS 	 Tauloto ki Mea e Tai Uke Atu


Yes, with a little imagination, a family study can be made lively and varied. 	 Mai te mafaufau faka‵lei ki ei, e mafai ei o fai se akoga faka-te-kāiga mo fai se mea fakafiafia telā e kese‵kese a mea e fai i ei.


10 More than upbuilding speech is needed for a Christian to be a good example. 	 10 E sili atu a mea e manakogina ke fai ei se Kelisiano mo fai se fakaakoakoga ‵lei i lō pati fakamalosi fua.


(2 Chron. 20:3-12, 17) When making decisions, especially those that may affect our spirituality, should we not rely on Jehovah rather than lean upon our own understanding? 	 (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 20:3-12, 17) Kafai ko fai a filifiliga, maise loa a mea kolā e pokotia i ei ‵tou feitu faka-te-agaga, e mata, e se ‵tau o fakalagolago tatou ki a Ieova i lō te fakalagolago ki ‵tou poto totino?


He described a time in the future when death will release all who symbolically are held captive by it.—Revelation 20:13. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne ia me e isi se taimi mai mua nei telā ka fakasaoloto mai ei ne te mate a tino katoa kolā ne tausi fakapagota ne ia i se auala fakatusa.—Fakaasiga 20:13.


What are these fossils, and what do they reveal regarding the origin of human languages? 	 Ne a la fakamaoniga konei, kae ne a mea e fakaasi mai e uiga ki te māfuaga o ‵gana a tino?


Instead of switching on the rice cooker, we had to chop wood and cook over a fire. 	 I lō te fakaaoga o te ulo tunu laisi ki te iti, e ‵tau o ‵kati a fafie kae kuka i luga i te afi.


How do we know that physical cleanliness is important? 	 E iloa pefea ne tatou me i te ‵ma i te feitu faka-te-foitino e tāua?


Take, for example, a small isolated group of 25 publishers in one area. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, mafaufau la ki se potukau foliki o tino talai e toko 25 i se koga e tasi telā e mavae.


• Why should we always obey God as ruler rather than men? 	 • Kaia e ‵tau faeloa o faka‵logo tatou ki te Atua e pelā me ko te pule i lō te faka‵logo ki tino?


He added: “I am also aware that it will turn out well with those fearing the true God, because they were in fear of him.”—Eccl. 8:11, 12. 	 Ne fai mai a ia: “E iloa ne au olotou muna e fai sale penei: ‘Kafai e fakalogo koe ki te Atua, kae ka tokagamalie tou olaga.’”—Failauga 8:11, 12.


12. Why especially did the Colossians need “firm conviction”? 12 Epaphras also prayed for another thing that was vital if the Colossians were to be found finally standing acceptable to God. 	 12 Ne ‵talo atu foki a Epafala mō te suā mea telā ne tāua ki te kau Kolose ko te mea ke talia fakamuli ne te Atua latou.


What does it mean to persuade our listeners? 	 Se a te uiga ke fakatalitonu atu ki ‵tou tino fakalogo‵logo?


As a friend, Jesus was outstanding. 	 E pelā me se taugasoa, ne tu ‵kese eiloa Iesu.


A Mexican Witness conducting a Bible study in Chinese 	 Ne a mea e manakogina ke maua ei a tali mai te Tusi Tapu ki ‵tou fakalavelave?


Jesus applied to himself the prophecy of Isaiah 61:1, 2, which states: “The spirit of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah is upon me, for the reason that Jehovah has anointed me to tell good news to the meek ones. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu me ne fakauiga te valoaga i te Isaia 61:1, 2 ki a ia, telā e fai mai penei: “A te Aliki Sili [ko Ieova] ne faka‵fonu ne ia au ki tena agaga.


Real Meaning for Us 	 Te Uiga Tonu mō Tatou i Aso Nei


He once said regarding his people Israel, or Ephraim: “I taught Ephraim to walk, taking them upon my arms . . . 	 Ne fai mai a ia e uiga ki ana tino Isalaelu io me ko Efalaima: “Ne akoako ne au a Isalaelu ke iloa ne ia o sasale.


How can humans perceive some of God’s qualities? 3 We learn something about Jehovah by carefully observing the things he created. 	 E mafai o ofo tatou i tena ‵mana kae e fakamalosigina ei tatou ke talia a ia e pelā me ko te Atua telā ne faite ne ia a mea katoa.


(Mark 5:39-42; Rev. 20:13) Meditating on this future miracle should comfort all who have lost dear ones in death. 	 (Male. 5:39-42; Faka. 20:13) A te mafaufau ‵loto ki te vavega tenei ka fai i te taimi mai mua e ‵tau o fakamafanafana atu ki tino katoa kolā ne galo atu olotou tino pele i te mate.


May our words be few and thoughtful. 	 E ‵tau o mafaufau faka‵lei tatou ki ‵tou pati e fai atu kae ke mo a ma fakaukeuke foki ‵tou pati.


What, though, if you are not currently living by the Bible’s moral standards? 	 Kae pefea la, māfai e se ola nei koe e ‵tusa mo tulaga o te Tusi Tapu i mea tau amioga?


That would be a mistake. 	 E mafai eiloa o ‵se a te mea tenā.


For example, researchers have learned that a baby in the womb is able to sense and respond to external stimuli. 	 Ko oti ne iloa ne saienitisi me e mafai o lagona kae saga mai foki te pepe ki mea kolā e ‵tupu i tua o te moegatama.


What influence did aged Moses likely have on Joshua? 	 Se a te fakamalosiga kāti ne tuku atu ne Mose ki a Iosua?


Persevere in Prayer Despite Shortcomings 	 ‵Talo i Taimi Katoa Faitalia ‵Tou Vāivāiga


(Proverbs 3:5, 6; Isaiah 55:8, 9) In effect, as we walk through life, we take that journey in close company with Jehovah. 	 (Faataoto 3:5, 6; Isaia 55:8, 9) Telā la, i te taimi e sa‵sale atu ei tatou i te olaga tenei, e faima‵laga atu eiloa tatou fakatasi mo Ieova.


When should we seek it? 	 Ko te taimi fea e ‵tau o ‵sala atu tatou ki ei?


That attitude angered their master. 	 Ne kaitaua malosi tena matai ona ko te mea tenā.


1, 2. What is meant when the Scriptures say that Jehovah “sees what the heart is”? 	 1, 2. Se a te mea e fakauiga ki ei te Tusi Tapu me e kilo atu a Ieova “ki te loto o te tino”?


He will then tell sheeplike ones who accept him as Jehovah’s means of salvation to “inherit the kingdom prepared for [them] from the founding of the world.” 	 Ko fai atu ei a ia ki mamoe fakatusa kolā e talia ne latou a ia pelā me ko te auala o te fakaolataga a Ieova “ke fai mō [latou] a te Malo ne fakatoka mō koutou mai te kamataga o te lalolagi.”


8 Some might be puzzled, however, by one passage that could be interpreted as though Jesus were discouraging the study of the Bible. 	 8 Kae kāti e ‵segi a nisi tino me e fakauiga ne latou a nisi pati a Iesu e pelā me ne faka‵tuka atu a ia ke mo a ma sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu.


(Ecclesiastes 7:7) When under severe trial, Job became somewhat unbalanced and had to have his thinking corrected. 	 (Failauga 7:7) I te taimi ne fepaki ei mo se tofotofoga matagā, ne seki paleni ‵lei a Iopu kae ne ‵tau o fakatonutonu aka ana mafaufauga.


(Jas. 5:14, 15) Admittedly, this may result in some embarrassment and perhaps some unpleasant consequences. 	 (Iakopo 5:14, 15) A te ‵tonuga loa, e mafai o fai ne te mea tenei ke mā se tino io me ke maua a ikuga fakafanoanoa.


13 Paul desired to motivate his listeners to act upon the good news. 	 13 Ne manako a Paulo o fakamalosi atu a tino fakalogo‵logo ke ‵saga tonu atu ki te tala ‵lei.


What benefits were realized by Jesus’ submissive course? 	 Ne a mea aogā ne maua mai i te fakalogomuna o Iesu?


There is no shortage of advice on this subject. 	 E uke ‵ki eiloa a manatu fesoasoani e uiga ki te mataupu tenei.


• How can we make our personal study refreshing and rewarding? 	 • E mafai pefea ne tatou o fai ke aogā kae fakamalosi loto ‵tou sukesukega?


(Prov. 28:13) So let us strive to maintain a complete heart toward God and reject all corrupting influences. 	 (Faataoto 28:13) Tela la, ke na taumafai tatou o fakatumau se loto fakamaoni katoatoa ki te Atua kae ‵teke atu ki fakamalosiga ma‵sei katoa.


But Jesus, the “master” in the illustration, did not say that there would be a multitude of slaves scattered throughout the various sects of Christendom. 	 Kae ne seki fai mai a Iesu, te “pule” i te tala fakatusa tenā, me ka isi ne tavini e tokouke kolā e salalau valevale i vaega kese‵kese o Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se.


(Ps. 37:1) When problems arise between spiritual brothers or sisters, the pain can be much deeper. 	 (Sala. 37:1) Kafai ko ‵sae aka a fakalavelave i vā o taina mo tuagane faka-te-agaga, e siliga atu te ‵mae tenā.


17 In all they do in Jehovah’s organization, Christian shepherds strive to imitate “the great shepherd,” Jesus Christ. 	 17 I mea katoa e fai ne latou i te fakapotopotoga a Ieova, e taumafai a tausi mamoe Kelisiano o fakaakoako ki “te tausi mamoe sili,” ko Iesu Keliso.


Imperfection and sin would continue to affect people. 	 Koi maua eiloa ne tino a te tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa ona ko te agasala.


(Eccl. 3:4; 4:6) If you are not careful, however, recreation and entertainment could distance you from Jehovah. 	 (Failauga 3:4; 4:6) Kae kafai e se fakaeteete koe, e mafai ne malōlōga mo fakafiafiaga o ‵vae koe kea‵tea mai i a Ieova.


(Jas. 2:8) Paul said: “Love is the law’s fulfillment.” 	 (Iako. 2:8) Ne fai mai a Paulo: “A te alofa ko te fakataunuga o te tulafono.”


In that way, the other sheep greatly assist the anointed ones in accomplishing their ministry on a worldwide scale.—Isaiah 61:5, 6. 	 I te auala eiloa tenā, e fesoasoani atu ei a nisi mamoe i se auala lasi ‵ki ki te kau fakaekegina i te fakataunuga o te lotou galuega i te lalolagi kātoa.—Isaia 61:5, 6.


(Colossians 1:15, 16; Hebrews 2:6, 7) What humility! 	 (Kolose 1:15, 16; Epelu 2:6, 7) Ko tafaga te lasi o te loto maulalo tenā!


19 The sword used by Roman infantrymen at the time Paul wrote his letter was about 20 inches (50 cm) long and was designed for hand-to-hand combat. 	 19 A te pelu telā ne fakaaoga ne te sotia Loma i te taimi ne tusi ei te tusi a Paulo e nofo ki se 20 inisi (50 sm) te loa kae ne faite ke mafai o fakaaoga i te taimi o te taua.


“Never Become Weighed Down” 	 ‘Ke mo a ma tō Manava‵se’


Not necessarily. 	 Ikai.


No, people then were closer to the perfect vitality of the first man, Adam. 	 E se penā loa, a tino i te vaitaimi tenā koi pili atu eiloa ki te tulaga ‵lei kātoatoa o Atamu.


But he who peers into the perfect law that belongs to freedom and who persists in it, this man, because he has become, not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, will be happy in his doing it.”—James 1:22, 25. 	 Ka ko te tino e tausi faka‵lei ki te tulafono e fakakatoatoa ne ia te ‵lei, telā ko te tulafono o te saolotoga, kae ola foki i ei a ia, kae se na ko te fakalogologo fua ki ei ko puli ei i a ia kae e tausi fakamaoni eiloa ki ei, i te fai ne ia a mea e fakatonu mai. A te tino tenā ka fakamanuia ne te Atua i ana mea e fai.”—Iakopo 1:22, 25.


As you know, many hoard their wealth, greedily seek to increase it, or spend it selfishly. 	 E pelā mo te mea e iloa ne tatou, e ‵funa aka ne tino e tokouke olotou koloa, kae e fakauke aka faeloa mo te matakano‵kano io me fakamāumāu valevale fua ne latou.


Take a little time to examine it, and see for yourself the evidence that Jehovah’s people around the earth are intensely focused on pursuing the “pearl of high value” today. 	 Ke fakaavanoa ne nāi taimi o iloilo ki ei, ke lavea ei ne koe a fakamaoniga o te ‵saga malosi atu o tino o Ieova i te lalolagi kātoa o ‵sala ki te “penina e sili i te tāua” i aso nei.


19. What are some of the benefits resulting from strong faith in Jehovah? 	 19 E pelā me ne tavini fakamaoni a Ieova, e tāua ‵ki tatou ki a ia.


9 Jesus’ first act after receiving kingly power was to hurl the very personification of disobedience—Satan—along with his demons “down to the earth.” 	 9 A te mea muamua ne fai ne Iesu mai tua o te mauaga ne ia o tena pulega fakatupu ko te ‵peiifoga o te tino telā ne lauiloa i te sē fakalogo—ko Satani—fakatasi mo ana temoni “ki te lalolagi” nei.


We also need to reject immorality, combat the works of the flesh, and avoid materialism, worldly philosophies, and unscriptural traditions. 	 E ‵tau foki mo tatou o ‵teke atu ki amioga finalalolagi, taua atu ki manakoga faka-te-foitino, kae ‵kalo keatea mai te fia maumea, te poto faka-te-lalolagi mo tū mo aganū kolā e se fetaui mo te Tusi Tapu.


Still, we keep our main focus where it belongs—on bearing witness to the truth. 	 E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, e ‵saga tonu atu eiloa tatou ki te mea telā e tāua atu—ko te molimau atu ki te munatonu.


For example, in Matthew’s account we read: “Jesus took a loaf and, after saying a blessing, he broke it and, giving it to the disciples, he said: ‘Take, eat. 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e fai‵tau tatou ki te tala a Mataio: “Ne puke ne Iesu se falaoa, fai te fakafetai, tofitofi kae tufatufa atu ki ana soko, ana muna: ‘Puke kae ‵kai ki ei.’


Christian elders requested guidance in selecting men for organizational responsibilities. 	 Ne fakamolemole atu a toeaina Kelisiano ki ne fakatakitakiga i te filifiliga o tāgata kolā e mafai o tuku atu ki ei a tiute i loto i te fakapotopotoga.


Much depends on the level of commitment that exists between you and your mate. 	 E fakalagolago a te mea tenei ki te tulaga o te amanaia o te suā tino ki te suā tino.


“When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of Jehovah,” said Ezra, “then the priests in official clothing, with the trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph, with the cymbals, stood up to praise Jehovah according to the direction of David the king of Israel. 	 Ne fai mai a Esela, penei: “I te kamataga o fakatakato a te fakavae o te Faletapu ne te kau galue, ka ko faitaulaga kola e pei mai ki olotou gatu loa e tu mai i olotou tulaga mo pu i olotou lima, ka ko te kau sa Levi i te kaukaiga o Asafo e tu foki i kona mo olotou sumepalo. Ne vikia ne latou te Aliki e pela eiloa mo fakatonuga i aso o te Tupu ko Tavita.


They must “produce fruits that befit repentance.”—Luke 3:8. 	 E ‵tau o fakaasi mai ne latou ne “fakailoga, ke iloa ei me ko salamō [latou].”—Luka 3:8.


Such a mature approach proves that you are being guided by God’s Word. 	 A te fakaasiatuga penā i a koe ko matua ‵lei e fakamaoni atu ei me e takitaki koe ne te Muna a te Atua.


What would you have done? 	 Ne a au mea ka fai?


Do you want to train your child to speak well? 	 E mata, e fia akoako ne koe tau tamaliki ke faipati mo te āva?


Because of my old injuries, my body and feet sometimes ache, especially after I share in the preaching work. 	 Ona ko oku pa‵kiaga mua, e ‵mae sāle toku foitino mo oku vae i nisi taimi, maise eiloa māfai e kau atu au ki te galuega talai.


For example, during the 2000 service year, severe floods ravaged Mozambique, and an ongoing civil war in Angola left many impoverished. 	 E pelā mo te tausaga faka-te-taviniga ko te 2000, ne fakamasei ne lofiaga ‵lasi a Mozambique, kae ne ‵nofo fakaa‵lofa a tino e tokouke ona ko tamā taua aveave‵loa i Angola.


His loyal ones delight to use his name in their prayers and in the comments they make at their meetings. 	 E fia‵fia eiloa ana tino fakamaoni ke fakaaogā tena igoa i olotou ‵talo mo tali i olotou fakatasiga.


2 Since 1914, most aspects of Jesus’ prophecy have been fulfilled. 	 2 Talu mai te 1914, ko oti ne fakataunu i ei a te ukega o valoaga a Iesu.


Jesus said: “He that has endured to the end is the one that will be saved.” 	 Muna a Iesu: “Kae ko te tino telā e loto mau ke oko ki te gataga ka sao eiloa a ia.”


As long as we have our relationship with Jehovah, nothing—not even death—can do us lasting harm.—Matthew 10:28. 	 Kafai e tumau eiloa te va fealofani o tatou mo Ieova ka seai lele eiloa se mea e mafai o fakamasei ei tatou ki te se-gata-mai, e aofia foki i ei te mate.—Mataio 10:28.


24 Since integrity involves all aspects of life, we need to be aware of a deadly snare—alcohol abuse. 	 24 Ona ko te mea e aofia a vaega katoa o te olaga i te fakamaoni, e ‵tau o fakaeteete tatou i te suā matāsele tamate tino—ko te fakaaogā ‵se o te kava.


13 Centuries after Hezekiah’s day, a humble young Jewish woman from Nazareth developed a unique friendship with Jehovah. 	 13 I tausaga fakamuli ifo mai tua o aso o Hesekia, ne ati aka ne se tamafine Iutaia loto maulalo mai Nasaleta se va fakataugasoa tu ‵kese mo Ieova.


If you say you are willing to come to Bethel and remain here . . . or if you are willing to take a foreign assignment after you are at Bethel for a while, let me know. 	 Kafai e fai mai koe i a koe e fiafia o vau ki te Peteli o nofo i konei . . . io me fiafia koe o galue i se koga fakaa‵tea māfai ko oti ne nofo malie aka koe i te Peteli, fai mai ke iloa ne au.


The apostle Paul stated: “A husband is head of his wife as the Christ also is head of the congregation, he being a savior of this body. 	 Ne fai mai a te apositolo ko Paulo: “Me i te tagata e isi sena pule i luga i tena avaga, e pelā eiloa mo Keliso e isi foki sena pule i te ekalesia; ka ko Keliso eiloa te Fakaola o te ekalesia, telā ko tona foitino.


Solomon of old observed: “There is a frustrating of plans where there is no confidential talk.” 	 Ne lavea atu ne Solomona te mea tenā, ana muna: “Kafai e se saga koe o ‵sala ne manatu fakatonutonu, ko tena uiga e se mafai o manuia tou taumafai.”


How is transformation different from improvement? 	 E ‵kese pefea te ‵fuliga mai i te faka‵leiga?


And that is exactly the subject that Jesus raised at the end of the illustration about the widow and the judge. 	 Kae tenā eiloa te mataupu ne fakasae aka ne Iesu i te fakaotiga o te tala fakatusa e uiga ki te fafine ko mate tena avaga mo te famasino.


It is tantamount to joining in their rebellion against God. 	 E fai pelā me ko kau atu koe ki te lotou ‵tekeatuga ki te Atua.


What is the “rest” referred to at Hebrews 4:9-11, and how does one “enter into that rest”? 	 Se a te “malōlōga” telā ne fakasino atu ki ei i te Epelu 4:9-11, kae “e ulu atu” pefea se tino “ki loto” i te malōlōga tenā?


I learned a lot from that faithful spiritual brother. 	 Ne tauloto ne au a mea e uke ‵ki mai te taina faka-te-agaga fakamaoni tenei.


Pioneering Strengthens Our Relationship With God, 9/15 	 E Fakamalosi Aka ne te Galuega Fakapaenia a ‵Tou Fesokotakiga mo te Atua, 9/15


Exercise Faith—Decide Wisely! 	 Ke Fakatuanaki—Fai a Fakaikuga ‵Poto!


Jesus was balanced . . . 	 Ne paleni ‵lei a Iesu. . .