(2 Corinthians 9:7) In a world where harshness, selfishness, and a lack of concern about the suffering and problems of others are the norm, how refreshing such mercy is! 	 (2 Kolinito 9:7) I se lalolagi telā ko lauiloa ei a fakasauāga, uiga kaimanako, mo te manava‵se ki logo‵maega mo fakalavelave o tino, e fakamalosi mai eiloa a faifaiga o te alofa ‵nau!


18 Redeemed mankind will then experience a completely new freedom—freedom from the influence of Satan and the demons. 	 18 Ka maua ne tino i ei se saolotoga fakapitoa. Ka saoloto latou mai fakamalosiga a Satani mo te kau temoni.


True, I knew that you always hear me.’” 	 Kae e iloa ne au me fakalogo mai faeloa koe ki a au i taimi katoa.’”


Paul notes two types of giving that have no place among true Christians—reluctant and forced. 	 E lavea ne Paulo a vaega e lua o te tuku atu kolā e ‵tau o ‵kalo kea‵tea a Kelisiano ‵tonu mai i ei—te sē loto malie mo te faimālō.


(Read Romans 8:1, 2, 20, 21.) 	 (Faitau te Loma 8:1, 2, 20, 21.)


Yet, some have a particularly difficult time keeping sex in its proper place, in harmony with God’s standards. 	 Kae ko oko eiloa i te faigata ki nisi tino ke aofia i faifaiga fakatauavaga i se auala ‵lei, e ‵tusa mo tulaga o te Atua.


Over 90 percent of earth’s inhabitants have it available in their native tongue. 	 E sili atu i te 90 pasene o tino kolā e ‵nofo i te lalolagi e maua ne latou se kopi i olotou ‵gana eiloa.


• It is bad luck to walk under a ladder 	 • E malaia se tino māfai e sasale atu mai lalo i se kakega


(Heb. 6:17-20) Just as an anchor keeps a ship steady during a storm, the sure hope of a reward can help us to maintain our emotional, mental, and spiritual stability. 	 (Epe. 6:17-20) E pelā loa mo te taula e taofi ‵mautakitaki ne ia se vaka i te taimi o te afā, a te fakamoemoega mautinoa e uiga ki te taui e fesoasoani mai ke tausi faka‵lei atu tatou ki ‵tou lagonaga, mafaufau, mo te ‵tou malosi i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Why did Adam and Eve’s choice prove to be disastrous? 	 Kaia ne iku atu te filifiliga a Atamu mo Eva ki se fakalavelave matagā?


Having what attitude will help us to go on walking in the path of increasing light? 	 Se a te vaegā kilokiloga telā ka fesoasoani mai ke tumau tatou i te sa‵sale atu i te auala telā e gasolo aka faeloa o maina?


In front of many eyewitnesses, Jesus resurrected Lazarus, although he had been dead four days.—John 11:23, 25, 38-45. 	 Ne toe fakatu aka ne Iesu a Lasalo i mata o tino e tokouke, faitalia me ko fa aso ne mate ei a ia.—Ioane 11:23, 25, 38-45.


8 For instance, for two years Ji Hye, who lives in East Asia, worked at a high-pressure job while pioneering. 	 8 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne paenia a Ji Hye, telā ne nofo i Asia ki Saegala, kae galue foki mō tausaga e lua i se galuega telā e manakogina a taimi e uke ki ei.


He had a purpose in doing so. 	 E isi se pogai ne fai ei a ia penā.


That event, the same as the day of Jehovah, ends with Armageddon, bringing to a close the last days of this wicked system.—2 Timothy 3:1-5, 13; Revelation 7:14; 16:14, 16. 4. When the day of Jehovah concludes, what will have happened? 	 A te fakalavelave tenā, e ‵pau mo te aso o Ieova, ka fakaoti atu i Amaketo, telā ka pili ei o oti atu a aso fakaoti o te olaga masani tenei o tino ma‵sei.—2 Timoteo 3:1-5, 13; Fakaasiga 7:14; 16:14, 16.


However, Paul also had confidence that he could prevail. 	 Kae ne talitonu katoatoa a Paulo me e mafai eiloa o manumalo a ia i ei.


“GUARD WHAT IS LAID UP IN TRUST WITH YOU” 	 ‘TAUSI FAKA‵LEI KI AKOAKOGA NE TUKU ATU KI A KOE’


(Ecclesiastes 8:9) After witnessing one of Jesus’ miracles, Peter was overwhelmed with astonishment, and he fell down at Jesus’ knees. 	 (Failauga 8:9) Ne ofo malosi a Petelu i te laveaatuga ne ia a te vavega e tasi a Iesu, kae ne totuli ifo ei a ia i mua o Iesu.


Have you observed some of these characteristics in those living in your community? 	 E mata, ko oti ne lavea atu ne koe a nisi uiga konei i tino kolā e ‵nofo i tou fa‵kai?


Trusting in them has no value at all. 	 E seai eiloa se aogā o te fakalagolago ki ei.


Is compassion always appropriate? 	 E mata, e tonu faeloa te alofa atafai?


Throngs of worshippers in the temple area in Jerusalem are excited. 	 E tokouke a tino tapuaki kolā ne olo atu ki Ielusalema ko ‵nofo i te faletapu o fakatali‵tali ki te Paseka.


22 What good gifts Jehovah gives us! (James 1:17) We have the guidance of his Word, the help of his spirit, and the hope of eternal life. 	 (Iakopo 1:17) E maua ne tatou te puipuiga mai tena Muna, te fesoasoani o tena agaga tapu, mo te fakamoemoega ke ola ki te se-gata-mai.


They said that while there is “tremendous potential to help individuals understand themselves and others . . . , the promotional claims and titles that accompany these programs are increasingly exaggerated and sensationalized.” 	 Ne fai mai latou me e tiga eiloa “kāti e mafai o fesoasoani malosi atu a tusi konā ki tino ke maina i olotou uiga mo uiga o nisi tino . . . , e fakalasi‵lasi sāle aka ne kamupane a tala e uiga ki te aogā o mea konā.”


An elderly person shows an interest in spiritual matters. 	 E fakaasi mai ne se tino matua tena fiafia ki mea faka-te-agaga.


And why should we hold back from talking to people we meet on the street while we are engaging in the house-to-house ministry?—Acts 20:20, 21. 	 Kae kaia foki la e se fai‵pati atu ei tatou ki tino kolā e fetaui mo tatou i te auala i te taimi e olo atu ei tatou i te galuega mai fale ki fale?—Galuega 20:20, 21.


“Who is this woman coming up from the wilderness, leaning upon her dear one?” ask the Shulammite’s brothers when they see her return home. 	 “Ko oi [te fafine] tenei e vau mai te vao, tenei e piki lima mai mo tena famau?” ko te fesili a tuagane o te tamafine Sulami i te laveaga ne latou a tou fafine ko foki mai ki te fale.


(Ps. 55:22) “The eyes of Jehovah are toward the righteous ones,” states the Bible, “and his ears are toward their cry for help.” 	 (Salamo 55:22) E fai mai te Tusi Tapu, “A te Aliki [Ieova], e onoono faeloa ki tino amio‵tonu kae talia io me fakalogologo foki ki olotou fakatagi.”


What benefits have resulted from Jesus’ course of humility? 	 Ne a mea aoga ne maua mai te loto maulalo o Iesu?


Conviction will help you to be bold, although you may be timid by nature. 	 Ka fesoasoani atu a te loto talitonu ke loto toa koe, faitalia me ko koe se tino mata mā.


10 Hezekiah’s life record gives us a resounding answer: Absolutely not! 	 10 Ikai, ne fakatalitonu mai i te olaga o Hesekia a te ‵se o manatu konā!


Just let your word Yes mean Yes, your No, No; for what is in excess of these is from the wicked one.”—Matt. 5:34, 37. Jehovah’s promises always come true 	 Ke fakauiga fua tau pati ‘ao’ ki te ao, a ko te ‘ikai’ ki te ikai; me i so se mea i tafa o mea konā e maua mai eiloa i te tino masei.”—Mataio 5:34, 37.


Why do we need to do so? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o fai tatou penā?


(1) As an imitator of Jehovah, Paul endeavored to see God’s people as Jehovah sees them. 	 (1) E pelā me se tino e fakaakoako atu ki a Ieova, ne taumafai eiloa Paulo o kilo atu ki tino o te Atua e pelā eiloa mo te kilokiloga a Ieova.


In the following article, we will consider three more examples of faithful ones who became close friends of God. 	 I te suā mataupu, ka sau‵tala tatou ki fakaakoakoga e tolu o nisi tavini fakamaoni kolā ne fai mo taugasoa ‵pili o te Atua.


(Zephaniah 1:14) Let us consider an illustration found in the Gospel of Luke. 	 (Sefanaia 1:14) Ke na mafau‵fau tatou ki se tala fakatusa i te Evagelia a Luka.


If we run to him for protection, he will prove to be “a secure height for anyone crushed, a secure height in times of distress.”—Psalm 9:9. 	 Kafai e ‵tele atu tatou ki a ia mō se puipuiga, e fai eiloa a ia e pelā me se “olo e lafi ei a tino fi‵ta, ko te koga e ‵sao ei i taimi e puapuaga.”—Salamo 9:9.


How was Jehovah’s glory revealed to humble shepherds in the first century? 	 Ne fakaasi atu pefea te ‵malu o Ieova ki tausi mamoe loto mau‵lalo i te senitenali muamua?


Not long after finishing his military service, Alexander, who is from Eastern Europe, joined a gang that practiced racketeering, extortion, and bribery.* “My assignment was to extort protection money from wealthy businessmen,” he explains. 	 Ne fatoā oti te galuega a te tagata mai Eulopa ki Saegāla ko Alesana e pelā me se sotia, ne kau atu a ia ki se potukau o tino ma‵sei kolā ne kai‵soa, ne ‵faomea, kae avatu foki a meaalofa fakakolekole.* Ana muna: “A taku galuega ko te ‵fao mālō o tupe mai i tino faipisinisi mauko‵loa ko te mea ke puipui ei latou.


(Job 38:4-7) No doubt these intelligent spirit creatures followed events in the garden of Eden with great interest. 	 (Iopu 38:4-7) E seai eiloa se fakalotolotolua me ne tau‵tali atu a tino faka-te-agaga konei i mea ne ‵tupu i te fatoaga o Etena mo te loto finafinau.


Appropriately, the Bible admonishes us to “put off every weight.”—Hebrews 12:1-3. 	 Tenā eiloa te pogai e fakamalosi mai ei te Tusi Tapu “ke tiakina ne tatou a mea ‵mafa katoa.”—Epelu 12:1-3.


Those are keys to a meaningful life.—4/1, pages 4-5. 	 Konā eiloa a kī ke maua se olaga aoga.—1/4, itulau e 4-5.


As you do so, you can be certain that Jehovah of armies will keep you safe and secure during the remainder of this system of things—and for eternity! 	 Kafai e fai koe penā, e mafai eiloa o mautinoa me ka tausi koe ne Ieova o kautau i se auala saogalēmū kae tokagamalie i te ‵toega o taimi o te olaga masei tenei—kae penā foki eiloa ki te se-gata-mai!


THERE HAVE BEEN LONG-TERM BENEFITS 	 NE MAUA MAI EI A MEA AOGA TUMAU


It took centuries for Romance languages—French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and so on—to develop from Latin. 	 A te fa‵kai tenā, telā e tu i luga i mauga ma‵luga o Iuta, ko te koga nofo o Ieova i se auala fakatusa.


(Ecclesiastes 4:4) Many individuals who have devoted their life to getting ahead in the world can attest to the truthfulness of that inspired Bible counsel. 	 (Failauga 4:4) E tokouke a tino kolā ne ga‵lue faka‵mate i olotou olaga kātoa ke takutakua kae mau‵mea latou i te lalolagi e fakamaoni mai ne latou te ‵tonu o pati polopoloki konā i te Tusi Tapu.


But even if the situation is what we think it is, consider this: For a while, a serious wrong existed in the Corinthian congregation, a congregation that Jehovah cared for. 	 Kae kafai foki loa ko fai se mea se tonu faka-te-Tusi Tapu, mafaufau ki te mea tenei: I se taimi tai mata leva, ne sae aka ei se agasala matagā i te fakapotopotoga i Kolinito, se fakapotopotoga telā ne manavase ki ei a Ieova.


DO NOT ALLOW CONFLICT TO CONTINUE 	 SA TALIA KE TUMAU A KINAUGA


Those with some agricultural experience would also realize that the bearded darnel’s root system usually intertwines with that of the wheat.* No wonder the Master instructs them to wait! 	 A latou kolā e isi ne olotou atamai i mea tau fatoaga e iloa foki ne latou me i aka o te mouku tenei e masani sāle o ‵numi tasi mo aka o saito.* E se tioa eiloa o fakatonu atu a te Matai ke faka‵tali latou!


But they are also matters for prayer. 	 Kae e ‵tau foki o ‵talo atu e uiga ki ei.


3 Only by striving with all our heart to conform to God’s righteous standards will we be found fully pleasing to him. 	 3 Kafai fua e taumafai tatou mo ‵tou loto kātoa ke faka‵logo ki tulaga amio‵tonu o te Atua, ka fakafiafia katoatoa eiloa ne tatou a ia.


[Picture on page 23] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 17]


Even if they do not now have the hope of living forever, their attitude may change when they see you act in harmony with accurate knowledge of the Bible. 	 E ui eiloa e se fakamoe‵moe nei latou ke ola ki te se-gata-mai, e mafai o ‵fuli olotou kilokiloga māfai e lavea ne latou a koe e ola e ‵tusa mo te iloaga tonu i te Tusi Tapu.


So by the time he met Daniel, a former enemy, Gabriel felt no hatred any more. 	 Tela la, i te taimi ne fetaui ei a ia mo Tanielu, se fili mua, ne seki toe maua ne Kapilielu se loto takalialia.


Why, in some cultures, men and women actually speak different dialects of the same language! 	 Kae i nisi tuu, e fai‵pati atu a tagata mo fafine i gaugāleo kese‵kese i te ‵gana eiloa e tasi.


(Psalm 8:3, 4) Despite his limited knowledge of celestial bodies, David understood that he was very insignificant in comparison with the Creator of our vast universe. 	 (Salamo 8:3, 4) E tiga eiloa ne seki maina katoatoa a ia i mea i luga i te lagi, ne maina ‵lei a Tavita me i a ia se tamā sipa fua māfai e fakatusa a ia ki te Māfuaga o te ‵tou lagi lasi.


12 These two Gospel accounts give us precious insight into “the mind of Christ.” 	 12 E tuku mai ne te avā tusi Evagelia konei ki a tatou a te mainaga tāua e uiga ki te “mafaufau o Keliso.”


Years before writing them, he experienced remorse after committing adultery with Bath-sheba. 	 I tausaga mai mua o tusi a pati konei, ne salamō a ia mai tua o te taimi ne mulilua ei a ia mo Patisepa.


2 It is a parable, or illustration, that Jesus told his disciples in private, one often referred to as the parable of the pearl of great price. 	 2 A te tala fakatusa telā ne fai atu ne Iesu ki ana soko, ko ia telā e fakaigoa foki ki te tala fakatusa o te penina tafasili i te ‵togi ‵mafa.


On the final night of his earthly life, what reassurance did Jesus give his apostles, even though he knew they were going to abandon him? 	 I te ‵toe po o tena olaga i te lalolagi nei, se a te mea ne fakatalitonu atu ne Iesu ki ana apositolo, faitalia me ne iloa ne ia me ka tiakina ne latou a ia?


(Neh. 9:33) Then, this unselfish prayer concludes with a solemn promise that the nation will henceforth obey God’s Law. 	 (Nee. 9:33) Tela la, ne fakaoti eiloa te ‵talo sē fapito tenei ki se tautoga me ka faka‵logo eiloa te fenua ki te Tulafono a te Atua.


WE WILL ENJOY PERFECT HEALTH. 	 KA MAUA EILOA NE TATOU SE MALOSI ‵LEI KĀTOATOA.


16 Third, remember that Jehovah is “the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those in any sort of tribulation through the comfort with which we ourselves are being comforted by God.” (2 Cor. 1:3, 4) It is as if God were standing by our side to encourage and strengthen us, not just in our present tribulation but “in all our tribulation.” 	 16 A te tolu o mea, masaua me i a Ieova ko te “Tamana telā e alofa mai ki a tatou, ko ia foki ko te Atua o fakamafanafanaga katoa, telā e fakamafanafana mai ki a matou i omotou puapuagā katoa, ko te mea ke mafai ne matou o fakamafanafana ki a latou kolā e maua ne so se puapuagā, i te fakamafanafanaga telā ne maua ne matou mai i te Atua.” (2 Kolinito 1:3, 4) E fai eiloa pelā me e tu mai a te Atua i ‵tou tafa o fakamalosi mai ki a tatou, e se gata fua i ‵tou fakalavelave i te vaitaimi nei kae i “‵tou puapuagā katoa.”


And the sun will certainly set upon the prophets, and the day must get dark upon them. 	 A te pouliga ka oko mai ki a koutou.


Even the most faithful servant of God is completely dependent on Jehovah’s undeserved kindness through Christ. 	 Ke oko foki loa ki te ‵toe tavini fakamaoni a te Atua, ne fakalagolago katoatoa ki te alofa tauanoa o Ieova e auala i a Keliso.


Do you know why manna is called “the very bread of powerful ones”? 	 E iloa ne koe me kaia e fakaigoa ei te manai ki te “meakai a agelu”?


Never forget, though, that reading is a complex skill. 	 Kae ke mo a ma puli me i te faitau se mea faigata.


Our showing kindness to those who are unkind may soften their attitude and bring out their better qualities. 	 A te fakaasi atu o te alofa atafai ki tino kolā e se fai penā e mafai o ‵fuli i ei olotou amioga kae maua ne latou a uiga ‵lei.


Not only did Adam lose the opportunity to live a life free from the scourge of death but he also transmitted imperfection to his offspring. 	 E seki gata fua i te galo i a Atamu a te avanoaga ke ola i se olaga saoloto mai te logo‵mae o te mate kae ne faka‵solo atu foki ne ia te tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa ki tino i tena gafa.


(2 Tim. 2:24, 25) Mildness is conducive to our enjoyment of peace. 	 (2 Timoteo 2:24, 25) E fesoasoani mai te loto maulalo ke maua ne tatou te filemu.


However, loyalty to Jehovah, based on accurate knowledge, is a lifeline that gives us stability and leads to our salvation.—Ephesians 4:13-15. 	 Kae ko te fakamaoni ki a Ieova, telā e fakavae ki te iloaga tonu, e fai pelā mo te mea fakalagalaga telā e fakatumau i ei tatou kae takitaki atu ki te ‵tou fakaolataga.—Efeso 4:13-15.


[Pictures on page 23] 	 Kaia ne fai ei ne Ieova ke ‵mā ana tino?


However, the information applies to both males and females. 	 Kae e fakasino atu eiloa a fakamatalaga konei ki tagata mo fafine.


Am I adhering to the body of Christian beliefs?’ 	 E mata, e puke ‵mau au ki talitonuga faka-Kelisiano katoa?’


17 Loyal worshippers of Jehovah will eventually have the privilege of serving him forever in perfection. 	 17 Ka maua fakamuli ne tino tapuaki a‵lofa tumau a Ieova a te tauliaga ke tavini atu ki a ia ki te se-gata-mai i te tulaga ‵lei katoatoa.


Could you assist? 	 E mafai koe o fesoasoani?


In addition, if a poor person had to borrow money, the Law forbade fellow Israelites to charge interest. 	 E se gata i ei, kafai e puke ne se tino mativa a tupe, e se talia i te Tulafono ke fakagalue ne tino Isalaelu a te pasene.


After providing guidance for the making of “appointments of older men in city after city,” Paul counsels Titus to “keep on reproving [the unruly] with severity, that they may be healthy in the faith.” 	 Mai tua o te tukuatuga o pati fakatonutonu ki te ‘‵tofiga o toeaina i fa‵kai katoa,’ ne polopoloki atu Paulo ki a Tito ke tumau i te “‵teke malosi atu koutou ki a latou [tino sē faka‵logo], ko te mea ke mafai latou o olo ‵tonu i te fakatuanaki.”


(Ex. 3:7; Ps. 72:13) How can we develop this quality? 	 (Eso. 3:7; Sala. 72:13) E mafai pefea o ati aka ne tatou a te uiga tenei?


It protects the congregation from a bad influence and can play a role in the sinner’s recovery. 	 E puipui i ei a te fakapotopotoga mai i se fakamalosiga masei kae fesoasoani atu ki te tino agasala ke salamō.


(Matt. 10:12) In the area where Jesus and the apostles often preached, it was not unusual for people to invite strangers into their homes. 	 (Mata. 10:12) I te koga telā ne talai atu faeloa i ei a Iesu mo ana apositolo, se faifaiga masani ke ‵kami ne tino a tino fakaa‵tea ki loto i olotou fale.


Our own Kingdom Hall may be in fine condition, but we know that thousands of fellow Christians in other countries lack a suitable place in which to meet. 	 Kāti e ‵lei eiloa te tulaga o te ‵tou Kingdom Hall, kae e iloa ne tatou a te fia afe o taina Kelisiano i nisi fenua e seai se koga ‵lei ke maopoopo i ei latou.


Scriptural principles are apparently not being applied by one partner or perhaps by both partners. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me e isi ne fakatakitakiga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ne seki fakaaogā ne se tino e tokotasi io me ko lāua tokolua.


Christian wives make their feelings known in a respectful way 	 E fakaasi atu eiloa ne fāfine a‵vaga Kelisiano olotou lagonaga i se auala fakaaloalo


Paul preached everywhere he went 	 Ne talai atu a Paulo i koga katoa


Publishers may insert a small paragraph that supplies the name of the writer’s hometown, his academic credentials, and a list of his published works. 	 E mafai o faulu ne tino ‵lomi tusi se fakamatalaga toetoe e uiga ki te fa‵kai o te tino ne tusi ne ia, ana pepa ma‵luga, mo se fakasologa o ana tusi kolā ko oti ne ‵lomi.


He contends that God’s rulership is corrupt and that Jehovah withholds the best from his creatures. 	 Ne fai atu ana pati ‵teke me e masei te pulega a te Atua kae e taofi ne ia te ‵toe mea ‵lei mai i ana mea ne faite.


Peter denied even knowing him!—Mark 14:27-31, 66-72. 	 Kae ne fai atu Petelu me e se iloa ne ia te tagata tenā!—Maleko 14:27-31, 66-72.


We well understand what the Scriptures teach about the condition of the dead and the blessings to come in God’s new world. 	 E maina ‵lei tatou i mea kolā e akoako tonu mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te tulaga o tino ‵mate mo fakamanuiaga kolā ka maua i te lalolagi fou a te Atua.


Mic Chapter 2 reveals that the wealthy and powerful are oppressing the weak and helpless. 	 E fakaasi mai i te mataupu e 2 me i tino mau‵mea mo tino ma‵luga ka sē amanaia ki tino vāi‵vāi kae ma‵tiva.


When others do not see them, they may engage in unscriptural conduct. 	 Kafai e se lavea ne nisi tino a latou, e ‵kau atu latou ki amioga kolā e se fetaui mo te Tusi Tapu.


Certain tendencies might persist for years. 	 E mafai eiloa o tumau a nisi manakoga penā i te fia o tausaga.


(James 4:7) Why, in just one six-month period, the number of home Bible studies increased by an amazing 33 percent in that country! 	 (Iakopo 4:7) Ne gasolo aka ki luga te aofaki o akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ki se 33 pasene i loto fua i se ono masina i te fenua tenā!


(Jer. 38:4) For over 65 years, he boldly proclaimed Jehovah’s judgments. 	 (Ielemia 38:4) I tausaga e silia atu i te 65, ne folafola atu ne ia mo te loto toa a fakamasinoga a Ieova.


For example, to the Galatians he wrote: “The undeserved kindness of our Lord Jesus Christ be with the spirit you show, brothers. Amen.” 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne tusi atu tou tagata ki te kau Kalatia: “Ke i luga i a koutou a te alofa tauanoa o te ‵tou Aliki ko Iesu Keliso i te agaga telā e fakaasi mai ne koutou, e oku taina, Amene.”


That name literally means “He Causes to Become.” 	 E fakauiga loa te igoa tenā ki te “E Fai a Ia mo Fai so se Mea.”


10. In what ways did Jehovah set a fine example in communicating with the Israelites? 	 10 Ke manuia a mātua i te akoakoga o tama‵liki, e ‵tau mo latou o taumafai ke fakatumau te faiga o fesokotakiga mo olotou tamaliki.


(Rom. 5:8) Think of one fact there mentioned: “We were yet sinners.” 	 (Loma 5:8) Mafaufau la ki se manatu e tasi telā ne taku mai: “Koi fai ei tatou mo tino agasala.”


How could they? 	 E mafai pefea o fai ne latou?


◆ Tabitha: Acts 9:36-41. 	 ❖ Tapita: Galuega 9:36-41.


We may be moved to acknowledge our indebtedness to Jehovah for anything good that we have done. 	 Kāti ka otia ‵tou loto o fakaasi atu te ‵tou ‵nofo kaitalafu ki a Ieova mō so se mea ‵lei telā e fai ne tatou.


9 Christ has given his anointed brothers on earth what Paul calls “the ministry of the reconciliation.” 	 9 Ne tuku mai ne Keliso ki ana taina fakaekegina i te lalolagi nei a te mea telā me taku ne Paulo ki te “galuega o te faka‵leiga.”


These parts would be seeking other portions of the same body. 	 Ka salasala aka ne mea konā a nisi vaega o te foitino e tasi.


Consider the incident recorded at Mark 10:13-16. 	 Ke na mafaufau ki te tala i te Maleko 10:13-16.


(1 Kings 9:4, 5) The true God also warns him of the consequences of disobedience. 	 (1 Tupu 9:4, 5) Ne fakailoa atu foki ne te Atua tonu ki a ia a ikuga fakama‵taku o te sē fakalogo ki a ia.


7 Sad to say, not all parents consider children a reward. 	 7 E fakafanoanoa me e se ko mātua katoa e ‵kilo atu ki olotou tama‵liki e pelā me ne meaalofa.


● Chris works for a domestic-violence help group in North Wales. 	 ● E galue eiloa a Chris mō se potukau i te feitu ki mātū o Wales telā e fesoasoani atu ki tino kolā e fakasauagina i loto i te kāiga.


And much may be learned from what is not said. 	 Kae e uke atu a mea e mafai o tauloto mai mea kolā e seki taku atu.


(Romans 10:18) If that was true in the first century, how much more is it true in our day! 	 (Loma 10:18) Kafai e tonu te mea tenā i te senitenali muamua, e pefea la te ‵tonu atu i aso nei!


Hence, on his own he likely is too weak to overcome the hurdles he will encounter on his journey back to the congregation. 	 Kae kāti e se mafai o manumalo a ia i mea faiga‵ta kolā e fetaui mo ia i tena auala o toe foki mai ki te fakapotopotoga, māfai e seai se fesoasoani e maua ne ia.


14 As important as the preservation of human life is, there is a far greater reason for preaching from house to house. 	 14 E tiga eiloa te tāua o te ola o tino, e isi se pogai e tāua atu ei a te galuega talai mai fale ki fale.


(Gen. 2:15-17, 19, 20) Jehovah also created Adam and Eve with the senses of taste, touch, sight, sound, and smell. 	 (Kene. 2:15-17, 19, 20) Ne faite ne Ieova a Atamu mo Eva ke mafai ne laua o ‵tami, pa‵tele, ‵kilo, lagona kae ‵sogi.


The rule of God through his Kingdom will have been shown to be completely superior in every respect. 	 Ka fakaasi atu ne te pulega a te Atua e auala i tena Malo me e sili atu i te ‵lei tena pulega i lo nisi pulega.


In a somewhat similar way, our individual efforts might seem insignificant. 	 I se auala foki tai ‵pau, e se mafai foki ne tatou taki tokotasi o talai atu a te tala ‵lei ki tino katoa.


Store Up Heavenly Treasures 	 Fakaputu a Koloa i te Lagi


WICKEDNESS WILL END; LASTING PEACE FOR THE RIGHTEOUS WILL FOLLOW: “Just a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more . . . 	 KA FAKASEAI ATU A AMIOGA MA‵SEI; KA OKO MAI A TE FILEMU TUMAU KI TINO AMIO‵TONU: “E se leva nei, kae ka ‵galo atu a tino amio ma‵sei . . .


Also, people in general cannot explain why mankind has a strong desire to live forever. 	 E se gata i ei, e seki mafai foki ne tino o fakamatala aka me kaia e ma‵nako malosi ei a tino ke ola ki te se-gata-mai.


The next article will explain. 	 Ka fakamatala mai i te suā mataupu.


Such ones may be impressed when they begin to understand to a fuller degree how Jehovah’s love and wisdom are expressed by the ransom provision. 	 E mafai o ofo a vaegā tino penā māfai ko kamata o maina malosi latou i te auala e fakaasi mai ei ne te togiola a te alofa mo te poto o Ieova.


• What are “the deep things of God”? 	 • Ne a “fuafuaga ‵loto a te Atua”?


As observers note our perseverance in fine works, they are often moved to glorify our heavenly Father and to acknowledge the superior way of life of his servants.—Isaiah 60:14; Matthew 5:14-16. 	 Kafai e lavea ne nisi tino a ‵tou kufaki i te faiga o galuega ‵lei, e fakamalosi atu i ei ki a latou ke ‵viki atu ki te ‵tou Tamana i te lagi kae ke iloa ne latou a te olaga ‵lei telā e ola i ei ana tavini.—Isaia 60:14; Mataio 5:14-16.


He always considers what is best for his people.—Isaiah 30:20; 48:17. 	 E mafaufau faeloa a ia ki te ‵toe mea ‵lei mō ana tino.—Isaia 30:20; 48:17.


18 Many of the songs from “Sing Out Joyfully” to Jehovah are in the form of a prayer. 	 18 E fakatoka a pese e uke mai i te “Usu Pese mo te Fiafia” ki a Ieova e pelā me ne ‵talo.


▪ “It doesn’t matter what you believe if you are sincere.” 	 ▪ “E se tāua ou talitonuga māfai e fakamaoni koe.”


Why do we take such a stand? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o fai tatou penā?


The world is basically hostile toward us. 	 E takalia‵lia mai eiloa te lalolagi ki a tatou.


Mistaken kindness, on the other hand, is a weakness that causes one to condone wrongdoing. 	 I te suā feitu, a te alofa atafai fakaloiloi se vāivāiga telā e mafai o fai ei ke talia te faiga o amioga ma‵sei.


Still, this fraction of the sun’s power is enough to sustain life on the planet. 	 Kae ko te vaega foliki tenei o te malosi o te la e lava loa mō te tausiga o mea ola i luga i te paneta tenei.


For the Christians in Rome at that time, about 56 C.E., the “system of things” involved the standards, customs, manners, and styles that characterized the Roman world. 	 Ki Kelisiano kolā ne ‵nofo i Loma i te taimi tenā, kāti i te 56 T.A., a te “olaga masani” ne aofia i ei a tulaga tāua, tuu mo aganuu, amioga, mo vaegā olaga o tino i Loma.


“TWO BAD THINGS THAT MY PEOPLE HAVE DONE” 	 “TOKU FENUA KO FAI NE LATOU A AGASALA E LUA”


• Why can even Christian marriages experience problems? 	 • Kaia e fe‵paki foki ei a fakaipoipoga Kelisiano mo fakalavelave?


Husbands should consider not just their own interests but those of their wives.—1 Corinthians 10:24; 13:5. 	 E se ‵tau o ‵kilo ifo fua a tāgata ki mea kolā e fia‵fia latou ki ei, kae penā foki loa ki manakoga o olotou avaga.—1 Kolinito 10:24; 13:5.


Add to this our own personal weaknesses, such as shyness and fear of being rejected. 	 E se gata i ei, e ‵tau o ‵teke atu tatou ki ‵tou vāivāiga totino, e pelā mo te mata ma mo te mataku ki tino.


If, then, we are children, we are also heirs: heirs indeed of God, but joint heirs with Christ, provided we suffer together that we may also be glorified together.” 	 Ona ko tatou ko ana fanau, ka maua ne tatou a fakamanuiaga ne tausi ne ia mō ana tino, kae ka maua foki fakatasi ne tatou mo Keliso a mea kolā ne tausi ne te Atua mō Keliso, i te mea, kafai e ‵kau fakatasi tatou mo fi‵taga o Keliso, ka ‵kau fakatasi foki tatou mo ia i tona ‵malu.”


For instance, Jehovah had delivered him “from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear.” 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne fakasao tou tagata ne Ieova “mai leona mo ulosa.”


(See box.) 	 (Ke onoono ki te pokisi.)


Robert was apparently murdered by a person he trusted completely. 	 Ne tamate eiloa a Lopati ne se tino telā ne talitonu malosi a ia ki ei.


I did no personal study. 	 Ne seki fai ne au a sukesukega totino.


Do You Remember? 	 E Masua ne Koe?


Keep Seeking Jehovah 	 Ke Tumau i te ‵Sala Atu ki a Ieova


The apostle Peter wrote regarding this period: “There will come ridiculers with their ridicule, proceeding according to their own desires and saying: ‘Where is this promised presence of his? 	 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Petelu e uiga ki te vaitaimi tenei: “Ka o‵mai a tino fakatauemu mo olotou pati fakatauemu, e ‵tusa eiloa mo olotou manakoga kae fai mai: ‘Ne folafola mai i a ia ka toe fakatasi mai, tefea nei la a ia?


17 May each of us be determined to imitate the faith of Abraham. 	 17 Ke na fakaiku aka ne tatou taki tokotasi ke fakaakoako ki te fakatuanaki o Apelaamo.


Understandably, a married couple need time so that they can pursue spiritual and other activities together.—Matt. 6:33. 	 E malamalama eiloa tatou me e ‵tau o maua ne se tauavaga a taimi e lava ko te mea ke mafai o kausaki fakatasi atu laua ki mea faka-te-agaga mo nisi galuega aka foki.—Mataio 6:33.


If so, doubtless there is a good reason. 	 Kafai e penā loa, e mautinoa eiloa me e isi se pogai ‵lei.


It makes fire come out of heaven in that it assumes a prophetlike role by claiming to have conquered the forces of evil in the two world wars of the 20th century and to have won a victory over Communism. 16:17—What is “the air” upon which the seventh bowl is poured out? 	 E faka‵to ifo ne ia a te afi mai i te lagi mai tena fai mai i a ia se pelofeta tonu telā ko oti ne manumalo i malosi ma‵sei i taua e lua a te lalolagi i te 20 senitenali e pelā foki mo pulepulega faka-Kominisi. 16:17—Se a “te ea” telā ne ‵ligi atu ki ei a te fitu o tanoa?


Interestingly, after listing the spirit’s fruitage, the apostle Paul added: “Against such things there is no law.” 	 I te otiga ne fakasolo mai ne ia a fuataga o te agaga, ne tusi mai a te apositolo ko Paulo penei: “Ko se ‵nofo koutou mai lalo i te tulafono.”


As a loving Father, Jehovah provided everything human creatures needed. 	 E pelā me se Tamana alofa, ne tuku mai ne Ieova a mea katoa kolā e manakogina ne tino katoa.


He knew that love of God was an essential aspect of true worship, though many failed to display it. 	 Ne iloa ne ia me i te alofa ki te Atua se vaega tāua o te tapuakiga tonu, faitalia me ne fakata‵mala a tino e tokouke o fakaasi atu te mea tenā.


Territories were to be divided into sections of from 150 to 200 homes. 	 Ne ‵tau o vaevae aka a koga talai ki vaega kese‵kese mai i te 150 ki te 200 o fale.


The Septuagint is the first known written translation of the entire Hebrew Scriptures. 	 A te Septuagint ko te ‵fuliga lauiloa muamua o Tusitusiga Tapu faka-Epelu katoa.


(Ps. 73:23, 24) Simply put, we walk with Jehovah when we closely follow his counsel, which we receive primarily through his written Word and through “the faithful and discreet slave.”—Matt. 24:45; 2 Tim. 3:16. 	 (Salamo 73:23, 24) Ke fakamatala atu i se auala faigofie, e sa‵sale fakatasi tatou mo Ieova māfai e tau‵tali fakapilipili atu tatou ki ana pati fakatonutonu, kolā e maua muamua ne tatou e auala i tena Muna tusia kae e auala foki i “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto.”—Mataio 24:45; 2 Timoteo 3:16.


(1 Sam. 24:4-7) As Jesus explained, Jehovah treats us the way we treat others. 	 (1 Samuelu 24:4-7) E pelā mo te fakamatalaga a Iesu, e fai mai ne Ieova a faiga ki a tatou i te auala e fai atu ei ne tatou a faiga ki nisi tino.


Jehovah has transformed me from a violent man to a peaceable one. 	 Ko oti eiloa ne ‵fuli ne Ieova au mai i se tagata uiga fakasaua ki se tino uiga filemu.


“There is nothing better for them than to rejoice and to do good during one’s life; and also that every man should eat and indeed drink and see good for all his hard work. 	 “Ko iloa aka nei ne au me i te mea sili e tau o fai ne tatou ko te fakafia‵fia i te olaga tenei koi ola tatou i ei. E tau mo tatou katoa o kai kae inu kae fakafiafia ki mea ne maua ne tatou mai o‵tou galuega.


31 Our Readers Ask 	 ME 26-IUNI 1, 2008


How does the Kingdom hope help us to enjoy unity? 	 E fesoasoani mai pefea a te fakamoemoega ki te Malo ke ‵kau fakatasi tatou?


A RECENT DEFINITION: In recent years, some denominations have revised their teaching about hell. 	 SE FAKAMATALAGA FOU: I tausaga fakamuli nei, ko oti ne faka‵fou aka ne nisi lotu olotou akoakoga e uiga ki seoli.


(Matt. 19:6) The psalmist reminds us of the seriousness of vows: “Offer thanksgiving as your sacrifice to God, and pay to the Most High your vows.” 	 (Mataio 19:6) E fakamasaua mai ne te faisalamo a te tāua o tautoga: “Ke fai au tinoga fakafetai mo taulaga ki te Atua, ke tuku atu foki ki te Atua e o ia te Malosi Katoatoa a mea katoa ne folafola ne koe.”


However, he was considerate of the consciences of others. 	 Kae ui ei, ne amanaia foki a ia ki lagonaga o nisi tino.


These people truly love one another, and they are united in serving God. 	 A tino konei e fakatau a‵lofa i a latou eiloa, kae e ‵kaufakatasi latou i te lotou taviniga ki te Atua.


4 How, though, did the Israelites handle cases of accidental bloodshed? 	 4 Ne a mea ne fai ne te kau Isalaelu ki tino tatino i se auala pasala?


“The undeserved kindness of the Lord Jesus Christ be with the spirit you show.”—PHIL. 4:23. 	 “Ke ga‵lue tasi te alofa tauanoa o te Aliki ko Iesu Keliso mo te agaga telā e fakaasi mai ne koutou.”—FILIPI 4:23.


Many times I came close to drunkenness, but afterward I felt regret. 	 E uke taimi ne tai konā ei au, kae fakamuli ifo ne salamō au i ei.


Human imperfection and suffering will soon be a thing of the past; “the righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.”—Psalm 37:29. 	 Ka fai a te sē ‵lei katoatoa mo logo‵maega o tino pelā me se mea mua; kae ko “tino amio‵tonu ka fai mo latou te fenua, kae ka ‵nofo faeloa i ei ki te se-gata-mai.”—Salamo 37:29.


Peter said that they could get their sins “blotted out.” 	 Ne fai mai a Petelu me ka mafai o “‵solo keatea” olotou agasala.


The Jews are still seeking to kill him. 	 Ne taumafai faeloa te kau Iutaia ke tamate a ia.


Make the Most of Your Singleness 	 Ke Fakaaoga Faka‵lei Tou Nofo Taka


What Scriptural reasons are there for showing respect for the slave class? 	 Ne a pogai faka-te-Tusi Tapu e ‵tau ei o fakaasi atu ne tatou te āva ki te tavini fakamaoni?


So, too, our faith. 	 E penā foki ‵tou fakatuanaki.


8 If the Milky Way galaxy alone contains 100 billion stars, what about the rest of the universe? 	 8 Kafai e nofo pelā ki se 100 piliona fetu e maua i te fakaputugā fetu fua ko te Kaniva, kae pefea la te ‵toega o nisi fetu i te lagi kātoa?


Shortly thereafter, they could have entered the Promised Land, but they did not. 	 Ne faigofie fua o ulu atu latou ki te Fenua o te Folafolaga mai tua malie ifo i ei, kae ne seki fai penā.


No, God dealt with the wicked angels in heaven, and he will also deal with the wicked people here on earth. 	 Ikai, ne fakasala ne te Atua a agelu ma‵sei i te lagi, kae ka fakasala foki ne ia a tino ma‵sei kolā e ‵nofo i te lalolagi nei.


And millions believe that the earth is simply some kind of testing ground on man’s journey to heaven. 	 Kae e tali‵tonu te fia miliona o tino me i te lalolagi se koga telā e tofotofo aka ei a tino i te lotou auala ki te lagi.


What a precious blessing that is! 	 Mafaga o fakamanuiaga gali!


These claim to speak in God’s name, but most of their utterances are not based on the Scriptures, and what they say is basically worthless. 	 E fai mai latou me e fai‵pati latou i te igoa o te Atua, kae ko te ukega o olotou akoakoga e se fakavae ki te Tusi Tapu, kae e se tāua malosi foki olotou pati e fai.


4 We can derive another lesson from Jesus’ illustration. Although the slaves did not know the hour when their master would arrive, apparently they knew the night. 	 E tiga eiloa ne se iloa ne tavini a te itula ka oko mai ei te lotou pule, kae ne iloa ‵lei ne latou me ka oko mai a ia i te po tenā.


3 Jesus’ illustration was given on the same occasion that he spoke about the need to guard against covetousness, which we examined in some detail in the preceding article. 	 3 A te tala fakatusa tenā a Iesu ne fai i te taimi ne faipati atu ei a ia ke fakaeteete i te matakanokano, telā ne suke‵suke tatou ki ei i te mataupu muamua.


9 First, Jehovah leads his people. 	 9 Muamua la, e takitaki ne Ieova ana tino.


What helped him at 19 years of age to endure the suffering and the months in prison? 	 Se a te mea ne fesoasoani atu ki a ia i te taimi ko 19 ei ana tausaga ke kufaki i logo‵maega mo te nofo atu i te falepuipui mō te fia masina?


7 Myth 4: God Is a Trinity 	 A MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA MŌ VAIASO E KAMATA I A:


The course of discipleship requires that we develop and maintain a self-sacrificing spirit like that of Christ Jesus.—Matt. 16:21-25; Luke 9:22, 23. 	 E manakogina i te auala e sasale ei te soko ke ati aka kae fakatumau i a ia te agaga o Keliso Iesu telā ko te taliaga o mea faiga‵ta.—Mataio 16:21-25; Luka 9:22, 23.


• What role does humility play in making peace? 	 • Se a te aoga o te loto maulalo i te faka‵leiga o kinauga?


“Look! The Devil will keep on throwing some of you into prison that you may be fully put to the test, and that you may have tribulation [trouble, distress, or oppression] ten days. 	 “Kiloke, a te Tiapolo ka tofotofo ne ia koutou i te ‵pei o nisi o koutou ki te fale puipui; e ‵tusa mo te sefulu o aso e puapuagātia ei koutou [i fakalavelave, te fanoanoa, io me ko fakasauāga].


30 Our Readers Ask 	 FEPUALI 23, 2009-MATI 1, 2009


With that knowledge of God’s qualities in mind, are we not motivated to approach him to express our repentance when we make mistakes? 	 A te iloaga o uiga o te Atua e fakamalosi mai ki a tatou ke salamo kae ‵talo atu mō tena fakamagaloga māfai e fai ne tatou a mea ‵se.


But what of our spiritual needs? 	 Kae e a ‵tou manakoga faka-te-agaga?


What are some points that brothers should keep in mind when representing a congregation in public prayer? 	 Ne a nisi manatu e ‵tau o masaua ne taina māfai ko sui ne latou se fakapotopotoga i te faiga o ‵talo i mua o tino?


Come, Lord Jesus.” 	 Te Aliki Iesu, na vau!”


That could be in a small, simple ceremony that is conducted by a judge, mayor, or minister authorized by the State. 	 E mafai o fai te mea tenā i se auala faigofie telā e fai fua ne se famasino, te pule o te fa‵kai io me se faifeau telā e talia ne te Tulafono.


She noticed that he had a train of ten camels kneeling nearby and that the trough had not yet been filled to water them. 	 Ne lavea ne ia me e nofo loa ki se sefulu o kamela e takatokato pili mai kae ne seki faka‵fonu ki vai a te tali fagai manu mō latou.


Serving Without Regrets 	 Tavini Atu e Aunoa mo te Salamō


6 The apostle Matthew was present and later wrote: “Jesus took a loaf and, after saying a blessing, he broke it and, giving it to the disciples, he said: ‘Take, eat.’” 	 6 Ne tusi fakamuli mai te apositolo ko Mataio telā ne nofo atu i konā: “Ne puke ne Iesu se falaoa, fai te fakafetai, tofitofi kae tufatufa atu ki ona soko, ana muna, ‘Puke, kai.’”


Their life has improved, and they know that a wonderful future awaits them. 	 Ko ‵fuli ‵ki olotou olaga, kae ko iloa ne latou me isi se fakamoemoega gali i aso mai mua telā e faka‵ tali mai mō latou.


(Read Romans 15:33; 16:20.) 	 (Faitau te Loma 15:33; 16:20.)


How do we know that the preaching work is important? 	 E iloa pefea ne tatou me i te galuega talai e tāua?


The Bible tells us: “War broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels battled with the dragon, and the dragon and its angels battled.” 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu ki a tatou: “Ne tau te taua i te lagi. Ko Mikaele mo ana agelu ne taua mo te talako mo ana agelu.”


Seek advice from wise fellow believers. 	 ‵Sala ki manatu fesoasoani mai taina ata‵mai.


For example, as you approach individuals, look for clues that indicate their culture, interests, or family situation. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, i te taimi e fanatu ei koe ki tino taki tokotasi, onoono me ne a mea e fakaasi mai i ei olotou tu, mea e fia‵fia ki ei, io me ko tulaga o te kāiga.


First, Nicodemus showed humility, insight, and awareness of his own spiritual need, recognizing a lowly carpenter’s son as a teacher sent by God. 	 Muamua la, ne fakaasi mai ne Nikotemo te loto maulalo, te poto, mo tena manakoga ki mea faka-te-agaga, mai te matea ne ia o te tama fatauvā a se kamuta me ko te faiakoga telā ne uga mai ne te Atua.


• What kind of teaching imparts wisdom? 	 • Ne a vaegā akoakoga kolā e tuku mai i ei te poto?


If that is true of secular pursuits, how much more it is true in the realm of worship! 	 Kafai tenā te mea e ‵tau o fai i mea faka-te-foitino, e pefea la te tāua atu o tena faiga i loto i te tapuakiga ‵ma!


Yet, if the brother who has been given a responsibility is allowed some leeway, he will likely gain confidence and experience. 	 Kae kafai e tuku atu ki te taina tenā se tamā saolotoga, ka mafai eiloa o ‵lei tena loto talitonu mo tena apo.


ANOTHER THRILLING INVITATION 	 SUĀ ‵KAMIGA FAKAFIAFIA


Indeed, both the anointed and the “other sheep” find and then lovingly shepherd honest individuals who are desirous of serving God forever.—John 10:16. 	 E ‵sala kae fesoasoani atu a te kau fakaekegina mo “nisi mamoe” ki tino taki tokotasi fakamaoni kolā e ma‵nako o tavini atu ki te Atua ki te se-gata-mai.—Ioane 10:16.


We might ask ourselves, ‘How would I respond to the Kingdom message if I were in the position of those to whom we preach?’ 	 E mafai o ‵sili ifo tatou penei, ‘I te auala fea e saga atu ei au ki te fekau o te Malo māfai e tu atu au i te tulaga o latou kolā e talai tatou ki ei?’


Instead, let her husband discern the effect of Bible teachings on her inner person. 	 Kae ke tuku eiloa ki tena avaga ke lavea ne ia a akoakoga mai te Tusi Tapu e auala i ana uiga kolā e māfua mai i tena loto.


(Ecclesiastes 11:4) Thus, before we can find true joy in serving God and others, we may first have to overcome our own fears. 	 (Failauga 11:4) Tela la, mai mua o maua ne tatou te fiafia tonu i te taviniga ki te Atua mo nisi tino, e ‵tau o manumalo muamua tatou i mea kolā e manava‵se tatou ki ei.


For this reason: By showing honor to our brothers and sisters, we greatly contribute to the well-being and unity of the entire congregation. 	 Ona ko te pogai tenei: Mai te fakaasi atu o te āva ki ‵tou taina mo ‵tou tuagane, e lasi ‵ki te ‵tou tusaga e fai i te tausiga ke malosi kae fealofani foki a te fakapotopotoga kātoa.


How did the ancient Jews experience “new heavens and a new earth”? 	 Ne maua pefea ne tino Iutaia i aso mua a “te lagi fou mo te lalolagi fou”?


At the same time, God took steps to ensure that his original purpose for the earth would be fulfilled. 	 I te taimi foki eiloa tenā, ne gasuesue a te Atua ke fakamautinoa aka me ka fakataunu eiloa tena fuafuaga mō te lalolagi.


Beginning at the tender age of eight, “he proceeded to do what was right in Jehovah’s eyes . . . He did not turn aside to the right or to the left.” (2 Chron. 34:1, 2) Josiah demonstrated his trust in Jehovah by cleansing the land of idols and restoring true worship. 	 E kamata mai i te valu tausaga, “ne fai ne ia a mea e fiafia ki ei te Aliki [Ieova] . . . me ne tausi fakamaoni eiloa a ia ki tulafono katoa a te Atua. “ (2 Nofo. 34:1, 2) Ne fakaasi atu ne Iosia a tena talitonu ki a Ieova mai te faka‵maga o te fenua mai i tupua kae toe fakafoki mai a te tapuakiga tonu.


4 No wonder the Bible strongly condemns false religion! 	 4 E se tioa eiloa o taku fakamasei ne te Tusi Tapu a lotu ‵se!


15, 16. (a) What was Peter’s background, and how did that pose a challenge for him? (b) How did Jehovah help Peter to adjust his attitude? 	 15, 16. (a) Se a te vaegā olaga ne tupu aka ei a Petelu kae ne fakalavelave atu pefea a te mea tenā ki a ia? (e) Ne fesoasoani atu pefea a Ieova ki a Petelu ke ‵fuli tena kilokiloga?


To answer that question, we must first identify some of the fundamental causes of corruption. 	 A koi tuai o tali te fesili tenā, e ‵tau o sala aka muamua ne tatou a fakavae ‵tonu o faifaiga sē fakamaoni.


(Psalm 9:10; Proverbs 3:5) It may well be that having done so, we will be content to resolve the matter in our heart and “keep silent.” 	 (Salamo 9:10; Faataoto 3:5) Kafai ko oti ne fai penā kāti e fakaiku aka ne koe me e lotomalie koe o ‵teu te mea tenā i tou loto kae ‘ke nofo eiloa mo koe.’


In addition to their field ministry, elders work hard to shepherd the flock, search for lost sheep, assist the sick, and care for many other responsibilities within the congregation. 	 I tafa o te lotou galuega talai, e ga‵lue malosi a toeaina o tausi te lafu mamoe, ‵sala atu ki mamoe ne ‵galo, fesoasoani atu ki tino ma‵saki, kae ‵saga atu ki nisi tiute e uke i loto i te fakapotopotoga.


How important was obedience in the deliverance of Israel from Egypt, and how important is it today? 	 E pefea te tāua o te fakalogo i te faka‵saoga o tino Isalaelu mai Aikupito, kae e tāua pefea ki a tatou i aso nei?


Instead of drinking it, he concluded that he should pour it out on the ground.—Lev. 17:11; Deut. 12:23, 24. 	 I lō te inu ki ei, ne fakaiku aka ne ia ke ‵ligi ki lalo i te laukele.—Levitiko 17:11; Teutelonome 12:23, 24.


Whether we are helping our own child, a new student, or someone who has not shared in the preaching activity for a while, it is appropriate to make an effort to provide training in this way. 	 Faitalia me e fesoasoani atu tatou ki ‵tou tama‵liki, se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu fou, io me se tino telā ko leva ne seki kau atu ki te galuega talai, se mea ‵lei ke taumafai malosi o tuku atu a akoakoga i te auala tenei.


The very ropes of the wicked ones surrounded me. Your law I did not forget.” 	 Ko oti ne fakatoka ne tino ma‵sei se malei mo oku, kae e se puli eiloa i au au tulafono.”


Many have also appreciated the benefit of maintaining a full schedule of Christian activities, which helps to keep the mind focused on upbuilding spiritual thoughts. 	 E loto fia‵fia a tino e tokouke ki mea aoga e maua ne latou mai te tumau i se fakasologa tumau o mea faka-te-agaga, telā e fesoasoani atu ke ‵saga tonu faeloa olotou mafaufau ki mea faka-te-agaga.


For even the sinners love those loving them. 	 Me i tino agasala, e a‵lofa foki ki tino kolā e a‵lofa ki a latou!


[Pictures on page 16] 	 16. Ne a mea ne iku mai ona ko te fakatuanaki ki te togiola? 17.


14 How did Paul view his personal share in the race? 	 14 E pefea te tāua ke fakaoti ne Paulo te fakatau‵telega?


Those who said that Jesus performed miracles with Satan’s power sinned against God’s holy spirit 	 A latou kolā ne fai atu me ne fai ne Iesu a vavega e auala i te malosi o Satani ne agasala eiloa ki te agaga tapu o te Atua


Peter, a father of two teenage boys, says: “Since our boys were young, we have regularly had spiritually mature ones over to eat with us and spend time with us in our home, and we’ve had a lot of fun doing it. 	 Ne fai mai se tamana e tokolua ana tama tāgata ko Peter penei: “I te taimi koi foliki ei ma tama‵liki tāgata, e ‵kai fakatasi faeloa matou mo taina mo tuagane ma‵tua faka-te-agaga kae ‵kami mai sāle foki ki te fale, kae ne fia‵fia faeloa matou.


What gave Paul the strength to maintain his love for God? 	 Ne maua mai i fea ne Paulo a te malosi ke fakatumau tena alofa ki te Atua?


Hazor 	 Hasola


During some periods, public holidays were as numerous as working days. 	 I nisi taimi, toeitiiti ko ‵pau eiloa te uke o aso malō‵lō mo aso ga‵lue.


The promised Seed would not just come and destroy Satan; the Seed must be bruised in the heel, that is to say, must suffer death, though not permanently. 	 Ka se vau fua te Fanau telā ne folafola mai kae fakaseai ne ia Satani; ne ‵tau o pakia muamua te vae o te Fanau telā ne folafola mai, ko tena uiga, ne ‵tau o mate a ia kae ka se tumau a ia i te mate.


They are really an attempt to make us believe that taking care of our personal needs and comforts takes priority over doing the will of God. 	 A mea konā ne taumafaiga tonu eiloa e fai ke tali‵tonu tatou i te fakamaliega o ‵tou manakoga totino e tulaga muamua atu i lō te faiga o te loto o te Atua.


This happened shortly after the apostles died. 	 Ne tupu eiloa te mea tenei mai tua malie o te taimi ne ‵mate atu ei a te kau apositolo.


Although Jesus did not mention providing shelter for the birds of heaven, Jehovah has provided them with the instincts, skills, and materials needed to make nests for themselves. 	 E tiga eiloa seki fai mai ne Iesu me e isi foki ne fale ne tuku mai mō manu eva, ne tuku atu eiloa ne Ieova te atamai, te poto, mo mea kolā e mafai o faite ki ei olotou ofaga.


2:4-8. Jehovah caused Artaxerxes to grant Nehemiah permission to go and rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. 	 2:4-8. Ne fai ne Ieova ke talia ne Aletaseta a Neemia ke fano o toe faite aka a te ‵pui o Ielusalema.


Thankfully, those who sincerely want to know where Jesus came from can easily find out. 	 E loto fakafetai a nisi tino me e faigofie ke iloa ne latou a te koga ne vau ei a Iesu.


Very shortly after Jesus’ death. 	 Mai tua malie faeloa o te mate o Iesu.


Rather than becoming embittered, however, they were readjusted. 	 I lō te kaitāua, ne fakatonutonu aka ne latou olotou olaga.


For instance, if a schoolmate dares you to accept a cigarette from him, you could say, “No thanks” and then add, “I thought you were too smart to smoke!” 	 E pelā me se mea e tasi, kafai e taumafai tou taugasoa i te akoga o fai ke talia ne koe te sikaleti, e mafai ne koe o fai atu, “Ikai fakafetai” kae ka oti, ko toe fai atu ei, “Aku muna loa i a koe ko tō poto ke ‵pusi!”


During a time when he had to struggle to find work, he became involved in politics and adopted socialism. 	 I te taimi ne ‵sala ei a ia ki sena galuega ‵togi, ne aofia ei a ia i faifaiga fakapolitiki.


“I Quickly Felt Relief” 	 “Ne Maua Fakavave ne au se Fakatapūga”


The first man, Adam, returned to the dust when he died. 	 A te tagata muamua ko Atamu, ne foki atu eiloa a ia ki te laukele i te taimi ne mate ei tou tagata.


5 An example from pre-Christian times focuses on the right motive for being yielding. 	 5 E fakasino atu se fakaakoakoga i taimi mai mua o Kelisiano e uiga ki te lagonaga tonu ke maua ei se loto malamalama.


Their reactions had a bearing on how Jehovah viewed them. 	 Kāti ne maua ne ia te avanoaga ke kilo atu ki mea a Ieova ne fai ke fakasaoloto ei te kau Isalaelu mai te Tai Kula.


PAUL AND ROMAN LAW 	 PAULO MO TE TULAFONO A TE KAU LOMA


Meetings were held in a brother and sister’s home that was ten miles (16 km) away from where we lived. 	 Ne fai a fakatasiga i te fale o se taina mo se tuagane telā e nofo ki te sefulu maila te ‵mao (16 km) mai i te koga e ‵nofo māua i ei.


18 The greatest evidence of Jehovah’s wisdom can be found in his Word, the Bible. 	 E fakaasi ‵tonu mai ne pati fakatonutonu aogā i ei a te ‵toe auala ‵lei ke ola i te olaga nei.


Brother C. T. Russell aboard the Lusitania 	 Taina ko C. T. Russell i luga i te vaka ko te Lusitania


The social status that would naturally come with being a missionary also appealed to me. 	 A te suā pogai ne manako ei au ke fai mo fai se misionale ko te mea ke āva mai a tino ki a au.


Nowadays, The Watchtower can be downloaded from the jw.org website or viewed on the JW Library app in many languages. 	 I aso nei, ko mafai o ‵kopi mai a Te Faleleoleo Maluga mai te fakatuatusi i te itaneti ko te jw.org io me e onoono ki ei i te polokalame o te JW Library i ‵gana e uke.


(Luke 4:13) Satan looks for convenient times to test our integrity too. 	 (Luka 4:13, NW) E salasala foki a Satani ki se taimi ‵lei ke tofotofo ne ia te ‵tou fakamaoni.


(Eph. 5:22, 23) Satan deceived Eve, promoting the lie that independence from God would bring lasting happiness. 	 (Efeso 5:22, 23) Ne takitaki ‵se ne Satani a Eva, i te fakamalosiakaga o te loi me ka maua te fiafia tonu māfai e tu tokotasi mai te Atua.


He dedicated his life to Jehovah and got baptized. 	 Ne tuku atu ne ia tena ola ki a Ieova kae ne papatiso i ei a ia.


Happily, the Word of God says: “The blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7) Jehovah willingly forgives even serious sins if we have a proper, repentant attitude.—Read Isaiah 1:18. 	 Se mea fakafiafia me e fai mai te Muna a te Atua: “Ko te toto o tena Tama ko Iesu ka faka‵ma ne ia tatou mai ‵tou agasala katoa.” (1 Ioane 1:7) E loto fiafia a Ieova o fakamagalo ‵tou agasala ke oko ki agasala matagā māfai e sala‵mo tonu tatou.—Faitau te Isaia 1:18.


Jehovah’s servants are among “all sorts of men.” So are those whom we might help through our preaching and teaching work. 	 E aofia i ei a latou kolā e mafai o fesoasoani atu tatou ki ei e auala i te ‵tou galuega talai mo te faiga o akoga.


Although the Bible book of Revelation does not give the precise time of Satan’s ousting, it does mention a series of events that can help us to estimate when he was cast out of heaven. 	 E tiga eiloa e se taku tonu mai i te Tusi Tapu i te Fakaasiga a te taimi tonu ne ‵pei ifo ei a Satani mai te lagi, kae e taku mai eiloa i ei se fakasologa o mea kolā e ‵tupu ke mafai o fesoasoani mai ke fakatautau aka ne tatou a te taimi ne ‵pei ifo ei a ia mai te lagi.


16 Jesus was a perfect man, the exact equal of Adam before that one sinned. 	 16 A Iesu se tagata ‵lei katoatoa, e ‵pau eiloa mo Atamu a koi tuai o agasala Atamu.


They appreciate that a shepherd’s assignment is to help the sheep gain “the mind of Christ,” not the mind of the elders. 	 E iloa ne latou me i te ‵tofi o te tausi mamoe ko te fesoasoani atu ki te mamoe ke maua ne ia “te mafaufau o te Aliki,” kae e se ko te mafaufau o toeaina.


They were not to follow the peoples around them, who worshipped various gods and goddesses. 	 E se ‵tau o tau‵tali atu latou ki tino i olotou tafa, kolā ne tapuaki atu ki atua mo atua fā‵fine kese‵kese.


Actually, I invite Christians of various age groups to enjoy association with my children. 	 E ‵kami sāle ne au a Kelisiano mai tupulaga kese‵kese ke fakatasitasi sāle mo aku tama‵liki.


(Proverbs 16:31) To Jehovah, a life spent in his service is beautiful. 	 (Faataoto 16:31) Se mea gali ki a Ieova māfai e fakamāumāu ‵tou olaga kātoa i te faiga o tena galuega.


(Luke 10:1, 8, 9, 21) Jesus’ disciples, formerly hardworking fishermen, farmers, and so forth, were like babes when compared with the highly educated religious leaders of the nation. But the disciples were trained to proclaim the best of all good news. 7. 	 (Luka 10:1, 8, 9, 21) A soko o Iesu, kolā ne ga‵lue mua e pelā me ne tino faiika, tino tausi manu, mo nisi mea aka foki penā, ne fai pelā me ne pepe māfai e fakatusa ki takitaki lotu o te fenua kolā ne a‵koga faka‵lei.


What is the difference between loving-kindness and love? 	 E manako Ieova ke ‘fakaasi ne tatou te alofa tumau.’


The underlying message is that the important thing is to do what makes one feel good rather than recognize one’s problems and try to solve them. 	 A te fekau telā e fakatāua ne latou ko te faiga o so se mea telā e maua ei ne ia se lagonaga ‵lei i lō te saga atu fua ki fakalavelave kae taumafai o faka‵lei aka ne ia.


Only if we, like Hezekiah, prepare ourselves by cultivating an unshakable trust in Jehovah will we be ready for anything that might happen. 	 E mafai o fakatoka tatou ki so se mea e tupu māfai e fakamalosi aka te loto talitonu ‵mautakitaki ki a Ieova, e pelā mo mea kolā ne fai ne Hesekia.


Suppose that a close friend of yours asked you to look after his children while he was away. 	 Mafaufau la me ne fai atu sou taugasoa ke tausi ne koe ana tama‵liki i te taimi e galo ei a ia.


13 Those who became disciples also allowed Jesus’ teachings to affect their personal life. 	 13 A latou kolā ne fai mo fai ne soko ne talia foki ne latou a akoakoga a Iesu ke ‵fuli ei olotou olaga.


One was Stephen, and the account calls attention to his being “a man full of faith and holy spirit.” 	 Ne iku atu a te fakatoka faka‵lei o te fakapotopotoga tenā ki te “salalau atu eiloa te muna a te Atua.


The Bible contains some practical advice.* 	 E tuku mai eiloa ne te Tusi Tapu a nāi fakatakitakiga aogā.


If we truly love God, we will be careful to avoid not only the things we know will displease him but also the things we merely suspect may displease him.—Read Matthew 22:37, 38. 	 Kafai e a‵lofa tonu tatou ki te Atua, ka fakaeteete eiloa tatou kae ‵kalo kea‵tea mai mea kolā e iloa ne tatou me e se fiafia a ia ki ei e penā foki loa mo mea kolā e mafau‵fau tatou me kāti ka se fiafia a ia ki ei.—Faitau te Mataio 22:37, 38.


Making the change was not easy, but we were determined to be obedient. 	 E se faigofie a te faiga o se ‵fuliga, kae ne fakaiku aka ne māua ke faka‵logo ki ei.


What lesson does Jesus teach, and what invitation does he extend to his listeners at the temple? 	 Se a te akoakoga telā ne akoako atu ne Iesu, kae se a te ‵kamiga telā ne avatu ne ia ki tino kolā ne fakalogo‵logo ki a ia i te faletapu?


His Word offers practical counsel that can make a difference. 	 E maua atu i tena Muna a fakatakitakiga aogā kolā e tāua ‵ki.


19 Worldwide, thousands of young people have made similar wise choices. 	 19 E lau eiloa i afe o talavou i te lalolagi kātoa ko oti ne fai ne latou a vaegā filifiliga ‵poto penā.


A poet once said: “Your arm’s too short to box with God.” 	 E fai mai se tino tusitala penei: “A tou lima ko tō toetoe ke fusu atu ki te Atua.”


Yes, “Jehovah’s day” will come unexpectedly “whenever it is that they are saying: ‘Peace and security!’” (Read 1 Thessalonians 5:2, 3.) 	 E tonu, a te “Aso o te Aliki” ka oko fakavave mai māfai e “fai ake pelā tino: ‘Ko tokagamalie a mea katoa mo te manuia.’ ” (Faitau te 1 Tesalonia 5: 2, 3.)


(Luke 23:43) During Jesus’ Thousand Year Reign, that man will be restored to life. 	 (Luka 23:43) I te Pulega a Iesu i te Afe Tausaga, ka toe fakatu mai a te tagata tenā ki te ola.


The suffering, injustice, sickness, and death as well as the crime, moral breakdown, wars, genocides, and other atrocities that have plagued mankind throughout the centuries are undeniable evidence that man’s attempts to govern himself independently of God have been a miserable failure. 	 A logo‵maega, faifaiga sē fakamaoni, masaki, mo te mate e pelā foki mo amioga solitulafono, amioga ma‵sei, taua, tamatega i va o itukāiga, mo nisi fakatau tamatega kolā ne fakalogo‵mae atu ki tino i te fia o senitenali ko ‵teka, ne fakamaoniga mautinoa me ne seki iku manuia a taumafaiga a te tino ke pule atu ki a ia eiloa e aunoa mo te Atua.


• What is the yeartext for 2009, and why do you feel that it is fitting? 	 • Se a te tusi siki fakavae mō te 2009, kae kaia e mafaufau ei koe me e fetaui ‵lei te mea tenā?


“WHEAT” AND “WEEDS” GROW TOGETHER 	 “SAITO” MO “MOUKU” E OLA TASI AKA


(Luke 1:32, 33) Yes, she took seriously the privilege of being the human mother of the Messiah. 	 (Luka 1:32, 33) E tonu, ne fakatāua malosi ne ia tena tauliaga ke fai mo fai te mātua faka-te-foitino o te Mesia.


(Ecclesiastes 9:11) If we suffer in some way despite having made a right decision, we can be confident that Jehovah will help us to endure and will bless us in the end.—2 Corinthians 4:7. 	 (Failauga 9:11, NW) Kafai e logo‵mae tatou i nisi feitu faitalia me ne fai ne tatou te fakaikuga tonu, e mafai o tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou me ka fesoasoani mai a Ieova ke kufaki tatou kae ka fakamanuia ne ia tatou i aso mai mua nei.—2 Kolinito 4:7.


Rather, Jesus’ baptism symbolized the presentation of himself to do God’s will as outlined in the Scriptures for the Messiah. 	 I lo te fai penā, a te papatisoga o Iesu se fakailoaga o tena tukuatuga ke fai te loto o te Atua e pelā mo te mea ne faka‵mafa mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te Mesia.


As Christians, what can we do to avoid being influenced by the prevailing distorted view of marriage? 	 E pelā me ne Kelisiano, ne a mea e mafai o fai ne tatou ke se pokotia ei i kilokiloga ‵fuli fakakōtua ki te fakaipoipoga?


If a person feels that his troubles are the result of bad things he has done, then we might tell him, without being judgmental, that it is a comfort to know what is recorded at 1 John 2:1, 2 and Psalm 103:11-14. In these ways we truly comfort others with the comfort that God gives. 	 Kafai e manatu aka se tino me i ana fakalavelave ko ikuga o mea ma‵sei ne fai ne ia, sa fakamasino atu ki a ia, kae kāti e ‵lei ke fakaasi atu ki a ia me se mea fakamafanafana ke iloa ne ia a pati kolā ne tusi i te 1 Ioane 2:1, 2 mo te Salamo 103:11-14.


Who are the subjects of God’s Kingdom? 	 Ko oi a tino e ‵nofo mai lalo i te Malo o te Atua?


(Ephesians 4:11-13) Yes, we have greatly benefited by receiving a knowledge of the truth. 	 (Efeso 4:11-13) E tonu, ko oti ne maua ne tatou a mea aogā mai i te mauaga o te iloaga e uiga ki te munatonu.


Indeed, to be harsh and unforgiving would be tantamount to opposing Jehovah. 	 E tonu, a te uiga faigata mo te sē loto fakamagalo e ‵pau eiloa mo te ‵teke atu ki a Ieova.


having a “simple” eye. 	 te “kilokilo faeloa” ki mea ‵lei.


(Genesis 1:26; Micah 6:8) The Bible likens our clear identification as Christians to outer garments, worn for all to see. 	 (Kenese 1:26; Mika 6:8) E fakatusa ne te Tusi Tapu a te ‵tou iloga faka-Kelisiano ki ‵tou gatu, kolā e lavea ne tino katoa.


Stop and show understanding. 	 Fakagata te faifaiga tenei kae fakaasi atu te malamalama.


She drowned just two weeks before her fourth birthday. 	 Ne malemu tou fafine kae toe lua fua a vaiaso kae oko ki te fa o ana aso fanau.


How did Jehovah help Job to correct his thinking? 	 Ne fesoasoani atu pefea a Ieova ki a Iopu ke faka‵tonu aka ana mafaufauga?


He will ultimately act in behalf of humankind and undo all the trouble caused by those who reject his rulership.—Genesis 3:1-6; Isaiah 65:17.* 	 Ka gasuesue eiloa a ia mō te ‵lei o tino katoa kae faka‵lei aka a fakalavelave kolā ne fakamāfua aka ne latou kolā e ‵teke ki tena pulega.—Kenese 3:1-6; Isaia 65:17.*


Thus, we sometimes do bad things and may later regret what we did. 	 Tela la, e fai ne tatou a mea ma‵sei i nisi taimi kae fakamuli ifo, ko sala‵mo ei i mea ne fai ne tatou.


The baby is normally kept indoors and people outside the family are not allowed to see it.” 	 E masani o tausi te pepe tenā i loto i te fale kae e seai se tino mai tua o te kāiga e ‵tau o lavea ne ia.”


The Sanhedrin functioned as the Jews’ supreme court and governing council for matters of Jewish law. 	 Ne fai te sanetulini mo fai te fono maluga a tino Iutaia telā e fai ei a fakamasinoga e uiga ki te tulafono a te kau Iutaia.


17, 18. (a) If a brother no longer qualifies for appointment, what may be needed? (b) What view can well be taken by a brother who served as an elder or a ministerial servant in the past? 	 17, 18. (a) Kafai ko se fetaui ‵lei se tagata ki se tauliaga, se a te mea e manakogina ke fai? (e) Se a te kilokiloga e ‵tau o maua ne se taina telā ne tavini muamua atu e pelā me se toeaina io me se tavini fakafaifeau?


Paul was so disappointed about this decision that in the planning stages for a second journey, he had a disagreement with Barnabas about whether Mark should accompany them again. 	 Ne fanoanoa a Paulo e uiga ki te fakaikuga tenei me i te taimi ne fakatoka ei mō te lua o malaga, ne isi se kinauga i a ia mo Panapa e uiga ki te fanatu o Maleko i a lāua.


For example, some are offended when we come to their door with the Bible’s message. 	 E mafai o sē fia‵fia a nisi tino māfai ko olo atu tatou ki olotou fale mo te fekau i te Tusi Tapu.


“Things were true, not just because ‘the Church’ says so, but because there was a reasonable explanation for everything.” 	 “E se fai mai fua te lotu me e ‵tonu a mea i ei, kae e isi eiloa ne fakamatalaga ‵tonu mō mea katoa konā.”


Great and fear-inspiring, holy it is.” 	 E tapu foki a ia!”


But the food is often in the wrong place, or unaffordable, or can’t be stored long enough. So making sure everyone has enough to eat is more about politics than science.” 	 Tela la a taumafaiga ke lava a mea‵kai mō tino katoa e aofia fua i ei a faifaiga fakapolitiki i lō mea fakasaienitisi.”


Daniel remained loyal to God not only when in public but also in private.—Read Daniel 6:10. 	 Ne seki tumau fua a Tanielu i te alofa fakamaoni ki te Atua i mua o tino katoa kae e penā foki māfai e nofo tokotasi a ia.—Faitau te Tanielu 6:10.


The Truth and Baptism 	 Te Munatonu mo te Papatisoga


13 Eight centuries later, a captive Israelite girl who became a slave of the Syrian general Naaman did not forget her identity as a worshiper of Jehovah. 	 13 I te valu senitenali mai tua ifo, ne seki puli i se tamaliki fafine Isalaelu telā ne fai pelā me se pologa ki te pule o te kautau a Sulia ko Naamanu a tena iloga e pelā me se tino tapuaki a Ieova.


What example in training others did Jesus and Paul set? 	 Se a te fakaakoakoga i te fakamasaniga o nisi tino ne tuku mai ne Iesu mo Paulo?


Why not ask viewpoint questions and let him express himself? 	 Kaia e se fai atu ei a fesili kolā e mafai o taku mai i ei ana manatu?


A global training program was launched to achieve this goal. 	 Ne kamata aka i ei se polokalame o akoakoga ke fakataunu ei te fakamoemoega tenei.


Are you using this booklet in the ministry? 	 E fakaaogā ne koe te tamā tusi tenei i te galuega talai?


The fundamental truth demonstrated over and over in the accounts of the Judges is this: Obedience to Jehovah leads to rich blessings, disobedience to dire consequences. 	 A te munatonu fakavae telā e fakafokifoki mai i te tusi ko Famasino tenei: A te fakalogo ki a Ieova e iku atu ki te mauaga o fakamanuiaga e se lausia, a ko te sē fakalogo e iku atu ki fakalavelave fakama‵taku.


This emphasizes the need for elders to take the lead in congregation singing. 	 E faka‵mafa mai ne te mea tenei a te manakoga mō toeaina ke fai ne latou te takitakiga i te usuatuga o pese i te fakapotopotoga.


He provides for them as their loving Father. 	 E tuku atu ne ia a mea ki a latou e pelā me ko te lotou Tamana alofa.


Enemies Become Friends 	 Ko Fai a Fili mo Fai ne Taugasoa


Relate an experience that highlights spiritual protection. 	 Ke fakamatala mai se tala telā e faka‵mafa mai i ei a te puipuiga i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


“WHO may ascend into the mountain of Jehovah, and who may rise up in his holy place?” 	 Ko oi te tino e taga o ulu ki tena Faletapu?”


By keeping separate from Satan’s criminal rule and refusing to be intimidated by his agents. 	 E auala i te ‵vae keatea mai te pulega masei a Satani kae ke mo a ma talia ke fakamatakutaku koe ne ana sui.


Second, if we act beyond the scope of our authority, we are likely to get into conflict with others. 	 Te lua, kafai e fia ma‵luga tatou, ka faka‵tupu ne tatou a fakalavelave mo nisi tino.


You can also ask Jehovah for the wisdom to recognize and deal with situations that could cause you to violate your Christian neutrality. 	 E mafai o fakamolemole atu koe ki a Ieova mō te poto ke mafai o lavea kae fakafesagai atu koe ki tulaga kolā e mafai o iku atu ki te gutugutulua.


17 Certain things have changed in the way conventions are organized. 	 17 E isi ne nāi fakama‵fuliga ne fai ki te auala e fakatoka ei a fono.


And to produce an heir, Naomi needed Ruth’s assistance. Neither Abraham, Jacob, nor Naomi could fill those needs without help. 	 Ne seki mafai ne Apelaamo, Iakopo io me ko Naomi o fakataunu a manakoga konā e aunoa mo se fesoasoani.


Youths Who Love the Truth 	 Talavou Kolā e Loto ‵Nau ki te Munatonu


What sworn promise did God make to King David, and how does it relate to the promised Seed? 	 Se a te tautoga ne fai ne te Atua ki te tupu ko Tavita, kae tau atu pefea ki te Fanau telā ne folafola mai?


19 “The Work Is Great” 	 19 “Se Galuega Tafasili i te Lasi”


(Matt. 6:8) Many Jewish religious leaders made themselves like the Gentiles through excessive wordiness when praying. 	 (Mataio 6:8) Ne fai ne takitaki lotu Iutaia e tokouke a latou ke pelā mo tino o Fenua Fakaatea e auala i te fakaukeuke o pati e fai i olotou ‵talo.


In some ways, Jehovah is like that friend. 	 I nisi feitu, e fai eiloa a Ieova e pelā me ko te taugasoa tenā.


However, Jesus made it clear to his apostles that he was preparing a place for them “in the house of [his] Father” and that they would be in heaven with him. 	 Kae ne taku manino atu ne Iesu ki ana apositolo me ka fakatoka ne ia se koga mō latou “i te fale o [tena] Tamana” kae ka fakatasi atu latou ki a ia i te lagi.


God’s spirit opened the disciples’ minds to things that they had previously heard from Jesus but had not fully understood. 	 Ne ‵tala aka ne te agaga o te Atua a mafaufau o te kau soko e uiga ki mea ko oti ne lagona ne latou mai i a Iesu kae ne seki malamalama ‵lei latou i ei.


(Jas. 1:27) Whether young or old, brothers and sisters who are discouraged or depressed or who face other trials need our attention, encouragement, and comfort. 	 (Iako. 1:27) Faitalia me koi fo‵liki io me ko ma‵tua, e ‵tau eiloa o ‵saga atu, fakamalosi atu, kae fakamafanafana atu ne tatou a taina mo tuagane kolā ne loto vāi‵vai io me loto mafatia io me fe‵paki mo nisi tofotofoga.


“Going to Harvard or Duke [universities] won’t automatically produce a better job and higher pay. . . . 	 “A te fanatu ki te [iunivesiti] ko Harvard io me ko Duke e se maua eiloa i ei se galuega ‵lei kae lasi te ‵togi. . . .


If you are unsure of the answers to any of these questions, you may request a copy of the brochure What Does God Require of Us? 	 Kafai e fakalotolotolua koe e uiga ki tali ki so se fesili i konei, fai ke maua sau kopi i te tusi ko te Ne a Mea e Manako ki ei te Atua ke Fai ne Tatou?


Psalm 37:11 answers: “They will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.” 	 E tali mai te Salamo 37:11: “Ka ko latou kolā e loto maulalo, ka fai mo latou te fenua, kae ka maua ne latou te manuia mo te filemu katoatoa.”


That covenant also intimated that others would be associated with the primary part of the seed. 	 E fakaasi mai foki i te feagaiga tenā me ka ‵kau fakatasi a nisi tino mo te vaega muamua tenā o te fanau.


Let us therefore be thankful to Jehovah God for the way he uses the angels to help us do the divine will and gain everlasting life. 	 Tela la, ke na fakafetai atu tatou ki a Ieova te Atua ki te auala e fakaaoga ei ne ia a agelu ke fesoasoani mai i te faiga o te loto o te Atua kae ke maua foki a te ola se-gata-mai.


(John 13:35; 15:12, 17) Being a follower of Christ goes hand in hand with showing brotherly love. 	 (Ioane 13:35; 15:12, 17) E fetaui ‵lei te fai mo fai se soko o Keliso mo te fakaasiatuga o te alofa fakataina.


(Eph. 6:12) Both the apostle Paul and the disciple Jude indicated that those who decide to honor God will have a fight on their hands.—1 Tim. 6:12; Jude 3. 	 (Efeso 6:12) Ne fakaasi mai ne te apositolo ko Paulo mo te soko ko Iuta me i tino kolā e filifili ke faka‵malu atu ki te Atua ka aofia eiloa i se taua.—1 Timoteo 6:12; Iuta 3.


3 In a thrilling review of the faith displayed by Jehovah’s pre-Christian witnesses, the apostle Paul wrote: “Women received their dead by resurrection.” 	 3 I se fakamatalaga gali telā e toe fakamasaua mai i ei te fakatuanaki ne fakaasi mai ne molimau a Ieova kolā ne ola mai mua o te vaitaimi o te kau Kelisiano, ne tusi mai penei a te apositolo ko Paulo: “Mai te fakatuanaki, ko toe maua ei ne fafine olotou tino ne ‵mate ka ko toe ola mai latou.”


You may have been in some avenue of full-time service. 	 Io me ne aofia koe i nisi vaega o te taviniga tumau.


Should we try to contact those who have died? 	 E mata, e ‵tau o fesokotaki atu tatou ki tino ‵mate?


4 The Bible teaches us to treasure knowledge. 	 4 E akoako mai te Tusi Tapu ke fakatāua ne tatou a te iloaga.


What will the coming of God’s Kingdom mean for you personally? 	 Se a te uiga o te Malo o te Atua telā ko pili o oko mai ki a koe?


19 Young people in the congregation deserve warm commendation for the way they meet these challenges and for being determined to focus their lives on serving Jehovah. 	 19 E manakogina ne talavou i te fakapotopotoga a pati fakamālō ki te auala e fakafesagai atu ei latou ki fakalavelave e fe‵paki mo latou mo te ‵saga tonu atu o fakaaoga a olotou olaga i te tavini atu ki a Ieova.


And the prayer of faith will make the indisposed one well, and Jehovah will raise him up.” 	 A te ‵talo tenei, se ‵talo e fai i te fakatuanaki, kae ka fakaola ne ia te tino masaki: ka toe fakafoki atu ne te Aliki te malosi ki a ia.”


They made me feel like one of them. 	 Ne fai ne latou au e pelā eiloa me se tokotasi o latou.


Rather, he was exhorting his disciples to redirect their effort, admonishing them to store up imperishable “treasures in heaven.” 	 I lō te fai penā, ne fakamalosi atu a ia ki ana soko ke toe faka‵tonu aka olotou taumafaiga. Ne fai atu a ia ki a latou ke fakaputu a “koloa i te lagi” kolā e se oko ki ei te pala.


Suggestions given here will help clear up obstacles to spiritual progress. 	 Ka fesoasoani mai a fakamatalaga i te tusi tenei ke fakaseai ei a fakalavelave faiga‵ta kolā e taofi aka ei te tino mai te gasolo atu ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


18 If we allow them to, the principles found in God’s Word will enlighten us and give us the guidance we need when we make decisions about the proper course to follow. 	 18 Kafai e talia ne tatou, ka fakamaina tatou ne fakatakitakiga fakavae i te Muna a te Atua kae e tuku mai foki i ei te takitakiga telā e ma‵nako tatou ki ei māfai ko fai ‵tou fakaikuga e uiga ki te auala tonu ke sa‵sale atu i ei.


Ezekiel 31:18 suggests that “the trees of Eden” were already long out of existence by the seventh century B.C.E. So all those who searched for a still-existing garden of Eden in later times were misguided. 	 E fai mai a te Esekielu 31:18 me i “lakau i Etena” ko leva loa ne ‵galo atu i te fitu senitenali T.L.M. Tela la, a tino kolā e ‵sala atu ki te koga ne tu i ei a Etena i aso nei ne faka‵segina sāle.


18. How did the early Christians express love? 18 In addition, holy spirit manifested itself in Christians themselves, producing godly qualities, such as love. 	 18 Ne fua mai foki a te agaga tapu i loto o Kelisiano, mai i te fakamalosiakaga o uiga faka-te-Atua, e pelā mo te alofa.


For a detailed discussion of this subject, see the September 15, 1981, issue of The Watchtower, pages 26-31. 	 Ke maua se fakamatalaga e uiga ki te mataupu tenei, ke onoono ki The Watchtower i a Setema 15, 1981, te itulau e 26-31.


Your brief conversation with the householder may well be the most encouraging and consoling experience he has had in a long time. 	 Kāti ka fai eiloa te sautalaga toetoe tenā mo te tino i te fale mo fai te ‵toe taimi fakamalosi kae fakamafanafana ki a ia i se taimi leva ‵ki.


Yes, Jehovah will bless us with wisdom if we persist in praying for it, even as he gave King Solomon “a wise and understanding heart.” (1 Kings 3:11, 12; James 1:5-8) To gain wisdom, we must also keep listening to Jehovah by regularly studying and applying his Word. 	 E tonu, ka fakamanuia tatou ne Ieova ki te poto māfai e tumau tatou i te ‵talo atu mō te mea tenā, e pelā eiloa mo te tukuatuga ne ia ki te Tupu ko Solomona a “te poto mo te malamalama.” (1 Tupu 3:11, 12; Iakopo 1:5-8) Ke maua te poto, e ‵tau foki o tumau tatou i te fakalogo‵logo atu ki a Ieova mai i te tumau i te sukesuke mo te fakagaluegāga o tena Muna i ‵tou olaga.


Why did Abraham have faith in the resurrection? 	 Kaia ne lasi ei te fakatuanaki o Apelaamo e uiga ki te toetuga?


“Men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, self-assuming, haughty, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, disloyal, having no natural affection, not open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of goodness, betrayers, headstrong, puffed up with pride, lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God, having a form of godly devotion but proving false to its power.” (2 Timothy 3:1-5) Have you not seen that people display such bad traits more than they used to? 	 “Ko tino ka ma‵natu fakapito, kaima‵nako, fakamata‵mata, fia ma‵luga, pati masei, se faka‵logo ki olotou mātua, e se loto fakafetai, e se fia‵fia ki lotu, e se kaima‵lie, e se loto a‵lofa, e gutu fatufatu, e faka‵tupu taua, e mata kaitaua, e ita ki te ‵lei, ka faka‵tupu masei, e se ‵poi i te masei, ko ‵fete i te fakamata‵mata, ka sili te lotou fia‵fia ki manakoga o te foitino i lō te Atua.


10. What observance did Jesus institute, and who have kept it properly? 10 Jesus did not command his followers to commemorate either his birth or his resurrection, but he did institute the Memorial of his sacrificial death. 	 10 Ne seki fakatonu atu a Iesu ki ana soko ke fakamanatu tena aso fanau io me ko tena toetuga, kae ne kamata ne ia a te faiga o te Fakamanatuga o tena mate e pelā me se taulaga.


11 But if Jehovah sometimes uses the nonpriestly members of ancient Israel to picture these other sheep, should those with an earthly hope also partake of the Memorial emblems? 	 11 Kae kafai e fakaaoga ne Ieova i nisi taimi a sui o tino Isalaelu mua kolā e se ne faitaulaga ke fakaata mai i ei a nisi mamoe konei, e mata, e se ‵tau foki o ‵kai kae inu a latou kolā e fakamoe‵moe ke ola i te lalolagi, i te falaoa mo te uaina i te Fakamanatuga?


Instead of taking any of this wealthy man’s many possessions, David and his men protected his property. 	 I lō te puke ne ia so se mea mai i mea a te tagata maumea tenei, ne puipui ne Tavita mo ana tagata ana kope.


He apparently suffered ill effects mentally and physically and lost joy because of his failure to confess. 	 Ne manavase malosi tou tagata, masaki, kae mafatia ona ko tena fakatamala o fakaasi a tena agasala.


(John 5:28, 29) Truly, Jesus is a Savior, our Deliverer!—Read Acts 5:31; Titus 1:4; Rev. 7:10. 	 (Ioane 5:28, 29) E tonu, a Iesu ko te Fakaola, ko te Tino e faka‵sao ne ia tatou!—Faitau te Galuega 5:31; Tito 1:4; Fakaasiga 7:10.


Markus: At first, we did not know any of the brothers and sisters in the congregations, but they were very kind and hospitable. 	 Markus: I te taimi muamua, e seai eiloa se taina io me se tuagane e iloa ne māua i te fakapotopotoga, kae ko oko eiloa latou i te mataa‵lofa kae talimālō ‵lei.


Be peaceable. Shun immoral thoughts. 	 Tausi te filemu. ‵Teke atu a mafaufauga ma‵sei.


Yes, you will hear what God says about the problem you are facing! 	 E tonu, ka lagona i ei ne koe a pati a te Atua e uiga ki te fakalavelave telā e fakafeagai mo koe!


This promise implied permanent service at the tabernacle. 	 E fakasino atu loa te tautoga tenei ki te tavini tumau atu i loto i te faleie tapu.


He directs their attention to page 249, paragraph 21, of the book Draw Close to Jehovah,* which exposes the lie that Jehovah does not love us as individuals. 	 Ne fai atu ei a ia ke fai‵tau ki te mataupu i te itulau e 249, te palakalafa e 21, o te tusi ko te Draw Close to Jehovah,* telā e fakaasi faka‵sau mai i ei te loi me e se alofa a Ieova ki a tatou taki tokotasi.


Avoid Distractions in This “Day of Good News” 	 ‵Kalo Keatea Mai Mea sē Aoga i ‘te Aso o te Tala Fakafiafia’


Jehovah added that all the families of the earth would be blessed by means of Abraham. 	 Ne toe fai mai foki a Ieova me ka manuia a kāiga katoa o te lalolagi e auala i a Apelaamo.


Seven Things You Need to Know About Prayer 	 Kaia e Fai ei ne Tino a Mea Ma‵sei? MATAUPU I TE KAMATAGA


That question can be answered with a simple illustration. 	 E mafai o tali aka te fesili tenā e auala i se tala fakatusa faigofie.


We are wise, therefore, to take seriously what it says about the Devil.—2 Timothy 3:14-17; 2 Peter 1:20, 21. 	 Tela la, se mea poto ke na fakatāua malosi ne tatou ana pati e uiga ki te Tiapolo.—2 Timoteo 3:14-17; 2 Petelu 1:20, 21.


HOW well do you know your father? 	 E ILOA ‵lei ne koe tou tamana?


As you reason with others, make good use of the tools available in your language (See paragraph 5) 	 I te taimi e fakasakosako ei koe mo nisi tino, ke fakaaoga faka‵lei a mea faigaluega kolā e avanoa i tau ‵gana (Ke onoono ki te palakalafa e 5)


He added: “One of the quickest shortcuts to humility is prayer. 	 Ne toe fai mai tou tagata: “A te ‵toe auala vave e tasi ke maua te loto maulalo ko te ‵talo.


My Father is glorified in this, that you keep bearing much fruit and prove yourselves my disciples. 	 Tenei te auala e fakaasi atu ei te vikiga o toku Tamana: manafai e ‵fua malosi mai koutou.


And no political state today, nor the United Nations organization, will fully solve mankind’s problems. 	 Kae e seai se malo fakapolitiki i aso nei, io me ko Malo ‵Soko ka faka‵lei katoatoa ne ia a fakalavelave o tino.


You likely can understand why. 	 E mafai o malamalama koe i te pogai.


(Revelation 1:20; 2:1) Stars sometimes symbolize angelic spirit creatures, but Christ would not use a man to record messages for spirit creatures. 	 (Fakaasiga 1:20; 2:1) E fakatusa sāle a fetu ki agelu i nisi taimi, kae e sē mafai eiloa o fakaaogā ne Iesu ne tāgata ke tusi ne latou a fekau ki te kau agelu.


“The increasing of lawlessness” is another noteworthy feature of the last days. 	 ‘A te gasoloakaga o amioga ma‵sei’ ko te suā vaega tāua o aso fakaoti.


14 A major aspect of true Christianity is love. 	 14 A te fakailoga tāua o te Lotu Kelisiano tonu ko te alofa.


They Offered Themselves Willingly—In Madagascar 	 Ne Ofo Atu a Latou Eiloa mo te Loto Fia‵fia—I Madagascar


As has been noted, there was also plenty of wine. 	 E pelā mo pati ko oti ne fakaasi atu, ne uke foki a uaina i ei.


(Revelation 5:8; 8:3, 4; Leviticus 16:12, 13) This symbolism underscores the sacredness of prayer. 	 (Fakaasiga 5:8; 8:3, 4; Levitiko 16:12, 13) E faka‵mafa mai ne te fakatusaga tenei a te ‵malu o ‵talo.


18 There are many reasons why we should be thankful to Jehovah! 	 18 E uke a mea e ‵tau o fakaasi ei te ‵tou loto fakafetai ki a Ieova!


“His brothers were, in fact, not exercising faith in him,” say the Scriptures. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu, “Ke oko foki ki ona taina, e seai se tino e talitonu ki a ia.”


At present, I clean a house and also conduct a class for new parents, teaching them to communicate with their children.” 	 I te taimi nei, e ‵fulu ne au se fale kae fai a akoga mō mātua ‵fou mai te akoakoga o latou ke mafai o fesokotaki atu ki olotou tamaliki.”


You’re saying that . . .”) 	 E fai mai koe me . . . ”) Ko fesili atu ei koe.


Why was Paul disappointed in Mark? 	 Kaia ne fanoanoa ei a Paulo ki a Maleko?


“If this people continues going up to render sacrifices in the house of Jehovah in Jerusalem,” he reasoned, “the heart of this people will also be bound to return to their lord, Rehoboam the king of Judah; and they will certainly kill me and return to Rehoboam the king of Judah.” 	 Ne fakasakosako mai a ia, “Kafai e olo atu omotou tino o ofo olotou taulaga ki te Aliki i te Faletapu i Ielusalema, e iku o toe ma‵fuli atu olotou loto o ‵kau ki te Tupu ko Leopoamo o Iuta, ko tamate ei ne latou a au.”


Unforeseen occurrences might plunge people into poverty. 	 E mafai eiloa o ma‵tiva a tino ona ko fakalavelave ‵tupu fakafuasei.


• How should reflecting upon the similarities between Noah’s day and our day affect our sense of urgency? 	 • E lasi atu pefea te ‵tou matapula‵pula ona ko te ‵pau o ‵tou aso nei mo aso o Noa?


Gradually, with Jehovah’s help, Peter developed Christlike thinking. 	 Kae ne gasolo o fesoasoani atu a Ieova ki a ia, ne kamata o ati aka ne Petelu a te mafaufauga o Iesu.


True Christians are not surprised by this. 	 E se ‵poi a Kelisiano ‵tonu i te mea tenei.


Consider how Jehovah God made us. 	 “Ne faite ei ne te Atua a te tino ke foliga ki a ia.


He slyly accused Job of serving Jehovah, not out of love, but out of selfish interest. 	 Ne ‵losi atu a ia me e tavini atu fua a Iopu ki a Ieova, ona ko te manakoga kaimanako kae e se ona ko te alofa.


Instead, during Armageddon, only the wicked will be wiped out. 	 I lō te fai penā, ko tino amio ma‵sei fua ka ‵fulu faka‵ma i Amaketo.


We will also discuss how Jehovah shows this recognition, sometimes in very unexpected ways. 	 Ka sau‵tala foki tatou ki te auala e fakaasi mai ne Ieova a te mea tenei, i nisi taimi kolā e seki fakamoemoegina.


How are we to understand the words of Psalm 16:8? 	 E ‵tau o pefea te ‵tou malamalama i pati o te Salamo 16:8?


ABEL DEVELOPED FAITH—HOW? 	 NE ATI AKA NE APELU TE FAKATUANAKI —E PEFEA LA?


Although Christianity later established a link between these two beliefs, and today the average Christian confuses them completely, I see no reason to hide what I and the majority of scholars consider to be the truth. . . . 	 E ui eiloa ne fai fakamuli ne Kelisiano ke fetaui a talitonuga e lua konei, kae ko ‵numi valevale i ei a Kelisiano i aso nei e uiga ki ei, e se matea ne au se pogai e ‵tau ei o ‵funa ne au fakatasi mo nisi tino penei mo au a te mea tonu. . . .


Build yourself up by regularly reading the Bible, preparing for and attending Christian meetings, sharing in the field ministry, and praying for the strength to endure. 	 Ke fakamalosi koe mai te faitau faeloa ki te Tusi Tapu, fakatoka kae kau atu ki fakatasiga Kelisiano, kau atu ki te galuega talai, kae ‵talo atu mō te malosi ke kufaki.


• If dancing is permitted, will it take place in a dignified way? 	 • Kafai e talia ke fai a siva, e mata, ka ‵lei a siva konā?


We would not want to ask questions that embarrass or humiliate the Bible student.—Proverbs 12:18. 	 E se ma‵nako tatou ke ‵sili atu a fesili kolā ka fakamā io me fakamasiasi ei a te tino akoga i te Tusi Tapu.—Faataoto 12:18.


This did not mean Jacob (renamed Israel) or Abraham or even Adam. 	 E se fakauiga i ei ki a Iakopo (telā ne toe fakaigoa ki a Isalaelu) io me ko Apelaamo io me ko Atamu.


First, he selected 12 from among his disciples and designated them as apostles, or ones sent forth by him. 	 Muamua la, ne filifili ne ia a soko e toko 12 kae uga atu ne ia e pelā me ne apositolo.


When exhorting their listeners to become born-again Christians, some preachers quote Jesus’ words: “You people must be born again.” 	 Kafai e fakamalosi atu latou ki olotou tino fakalogo‵logo ke fai mo fai ne Kelisiano kolā e toe fa‵nau mai, e siki atu ne nisi faifeau a pati konei a Iesu: “E ‵tau mo koutou ke toe fa‵nau mai.”


12 To give Jehovah exclusive devotion, we must be careful not to allow anything to take, or even to share, the place in our life that Jehovah alone should occupy. 	 12 Ke tapuaki katoatoa atu fua ki a Ieova, e ‵tau o fakaeteete tatou ke mo a ma talia so se mea ke fakaaoga io me ke aofia i te vaega o ‵tou olaga telā e ‵tau fua o maua ne Ieova.


17 Jeroboam flew into a rage upon hearing Jehovah’s condemnation. 	 17 Ne kaitaua malosi a Ielopoamo i te lagonaga ne ia a te fakamasinoga a Ieova.


So were John, his brother James, and their father, Zebedee. 	 E penā foki a Ioane, mo tena taina ko Iakopo, mo te lā tamana ko Sepetaio.


They were not disappointed, for our God “gives power to the tired one.” 	 Ne seki loto fanoa‵noa latou, me i te ‵tou Atua “e tuku atu ne ia te malosi ki te tino vāivāi.”


(1 Cor. 10:31-33) Especially should we be concerned with principles involving our relationship with God. 	 (1 Kolinito 10:31-33) Kae maise i ei, e ‵tau o ‵saga atu tatou ki fakatakitakiga kolā e aofia i ei ‵tou fesokotakiga mo te Atua.


(1 Timothy 6:10) Christians should therefore always try to be honest about their real motive for making more money.—Hebrews 13:5. 	 (1 Timoteo 6:10) Telā la, e ‵tau o fakamaoni faeloa a Kelisiano e uiga ki olotou lagonaga ‵tonu i te ‵sala atu ki tupe.—Epelu 13:5.


(Acts 3:19) Yes, forgiveness is contingent not only on one’s recognizing and confessing the sin but also on one’s being willing to desist from the wrong course. 	 (Galuega 3:19) E tonu, e se fakalagolago fua a te taliaga o te tino fai mea ‵se ki te iloa atu o te mea ‵se mo te fakaasi ‵tonu atu o te agasala kae ko te toka foki o fakagata a te amioga masei tenā.


“Plans fail when there is no consultation, but there is accomplishment through many advisers.” 	 “Taumafai ke maua ne koe ne manatu fakatonutonu e uke, kae ka manuia koe; kafai e se saga koe o ‵sala ne manatu fakatonutonu, ko tena uiga e se mafai o manuia tou taumafai.”


7 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said: “Rejoice and be overjoyed, since your reward is great in the heavens, for in that way they persecuted the prophets prior to you.” 	 7 I tena Lauga i te Mauga, ne fai atu a Iesu: “Ke fia‵fia kae ‵lifu, me i te otou taui e lasi i te lagi, me ne penā foki o fakasaua ne latou a pelofeta kolā ne mua atu i a koutou.”


10 Paul explained the balanced viewpoint this way: “Let the one eating not look down on the one not eating, and let the one not eating not judge the one eating, for God has welcomed that one.” 	 10 Ne fakamatala mai penei ne Paulo te kilokiloga paleni: “A te tino telā e kai ki so se mea, ke se fakatauemu ne ia a ia telā e se kai ki ei. A te tino foki telā e se kai ki ei, ke se fakamasino ne ia a te tino telā e kai ki ei.


Do we not treasure our freedom to choose how we will live? 	 E mata, e se fakatāua ne tatou a ‵tou saolotoga ke filifili aka me ka ola pefea tatou?


Foretelling a Grand Future 	 Valoaga e Uiga ki Mea ‵Gali i Aso Mai Mua


Consider the following two examples. 	 Mafaufau ki fakaakoakoga e lua konei.


No human knows the “day and hour” when that will come. 	 E seai se tino e iloa ne ia “te aso mo te itula” ka oko mai ei.


Of course, if you already associate with a congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, you can likely testify to the warm fellowship that you enjoy there and the sense of security that you have. 	 E tonu, kafai ko oti ne kamata o kau atu koe ki se fakapotopotoga o Molimau a Ieova, e mafai eiloa o fakamaoni aka ne koe te fealofani mo te tokagamalie telā e maua ne koe i konā.


12 A foreigner is basically someone who is in a land that is not his own or is a person who comes into a community or group from outside of it. 	 12 A te tino fakaatea se tino telā ne āsi mai io me ne vau o ola i se fenua telā e se ko tena fenua tonu.


The Israelites of Isaiah’s day glorified God with their lips, but most lacked sincerity. 	 Ne ‵viki atu a tino Isalaelu ki te Atua i aso o Isaia i olotou pati, kae ne seki lagona tonu ne te tokoukega i olotou loto.


What kind of man was Naboth, and why did he refuse to sell his vineyard to King Ahab? 	 A Napota se vaegā tagata pefea, kae kaia ne seki talia ei ne ia ke ‵togi atu tena togavine ki te Tupu ko Aapo?


He wrote: “Let us consider one another to incite to love and fine works, not forsaking the gathering of ourselves together, as some have the custom, but encouraging one another, and all the more so as you behold the day drawing near.”—Hebrews 10:24, 25. 	 Ke tumau faeloa te maopoopo sale o tatou, e pela eiloa mo te mea e masani ei a nisi tino o koutou. A te mea sili ke fakatau fakamalosi eiloa ne tatou o‵tou loto; i te mea ko iloa ne koutou i te Aso o te Aliki ko pili mai.”—Epelu 10:24, 25.


IN HIS divinely inspired letter to the first-century Christian congregation in Philippi, the apostle Paul gave much commendation. 	 I TENA tusi fakaosofia ki te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano i Filipi i te senitenali muamua, ne fai atu ei ne te apositolo ko Paulo a pati fakamālō e uke ki a latou.


8 Of course, married Christians also have fine results when preaching the good news in challenging territories. 	 8 E tonu, e maua foki ne Kelisiano a‵vaga a ikuga ‵lei i te taimi e talai atu ei ne latou te tala ‵lei i koga talai faiga‵ta.


See “Bearing Thorough Witness” About God’s Kingdom, pp. 58-59. 	 Ke onoono ki te tusi “Ke Molimau Katoatoa Atu” E Uiga ki te Malo o te Atua, itu. 58-59.


Abundant Food for All. 	 Ka Lava Kae ‵Toe a Meakai mō Tino Katoa.


(John 16:27, 28) He said: “What I teach is not mine, but belongs to him that sent me.” 	 (Ioane 16: 27, 28) Ana muna: “A akoakoga e fai atu ne au e se e a aku, kae e a ia telā ne uga mai ne ia au.”


What did Jephthah vow, and what was the result? 	 Se a te tautoga a Iefata, kae se a te ikuga?


On the contrary, the Israelites were instructed to “fear Jehovah . . . so as to walk in all his ways and to love him.” 	 I lō te fai penā, ne fakatonu atu ki te kau Isalaelu ke “mataku ki a Ieova . . . kae fai a mea katoa e fai mai ei a ia. Ke alofa koutou ki a ia.”


Now more than ever, we need to keep on the watch. 	 Tenei eiloa te taimi e ‵tau ei o matapula‵pula malosi ei tatou.


THIS MAGAZINE, The Watchtower, honors Jehovah God, the Ruler of the universe. 	 A TE MEKESINI TENEI, ko Te Faleleoleo Maluga, e avatu i ei a vikiga ki a Ieova te Atua, te Pule o te iunivesi.


This belief gave rise in the collective consciousness to a profound nostalgia for the lost but not forgotten paradise and to a strong desire to recover it.” 	 Ne fai ne te talitonuga tenei ke ma‵nako a tino ki te palataiso telā ne galo atu kae taumafai malosi ke toe fakafoki mai te tulaga tenā.”


If we seldom use it, it will weaken or wither. 	 Kafai e se fakaaoga sāle ne tatou, ka gasolo ifo eiloa o vāivāi io me sē aoga.


What makes God different? 	 Kaia e ‵kese ei te Atua?


He can humbly ask the elders for training and make himself available to help in whatever way is needed. 	 E mafai o fakamolemole atu a ia mo te loto maulalo ki toeaina ke fakaakoako kae fai ke avanoa eiloa a ia o fesoasoani atu i so se auala telā e manakogina.


What problem arose in the first century? 	 Se a te fakalavelave telā ne sae aka i te senitenali muamua?


Think of how she longed to cuddle him, to play with him, to nurture him—to share in all the endearing memories that a loving mother cherishes as she watches her little one grow up. 	 Mafaufau ki te lasi o tena fia ‵sai atu ki tou tagata, ta‵fao fakatasi mo ia, kae putiputi aka tou tagata—ke ‵kau fakatasi i mea ‵gali kolā e fakatāua ne se mātua alofa i te taimi e kilokilo atu ei ki te tupuakaga o tena tamaliki.


15 Spiritual light has come into the world by means of Jesus, and listening to him is vital. 	 15 Ko oko mai te mainaga faka-te-agaga ki te lalolagi e alatu i a Iesu, kae e tāua ‵ki te fakalogo ki a ia.


Why such optimism? 	 Kaia e maua ei ne latou se kilokiloga aogā penei?


16 The apostle Paul warned his fellow Christians against becoming people “not appreciating sacred things.” 	 16 Ne fai atu a te apositolo ko Paulo ki ana taina Kelisiano ke fakaeteete i te fai pelā me ne tino kolā “e se ola faka te agaga io me seai se loto fakafetai ki mea ‵malu.”


Others theorize that a group of the wealthy and powerful, some sort of a shadowy global network, has been manipulating people for decades in order to rule the world. 	 E mafau‵fau a nisi tino me e isi se potukau o tino mau‵mea kae ma‵losi, e pelā me se fakapotopotoga ‵funa i te lalolagi kātoa, ko oti ne fakamalosi ne ia a tino ko te mea ke pule atu latou ki te lalolagi.


However, Satan has not given up on us. 	 Kae e seki ‵fiu eiloa a Satani i a tatou.


Not something physical but something very meaningful. 	 E se se mea faka-te-foitino kae se mea tāua ‵ki.


And Protestants cannot agree among themselves on the subject of homosexuality. 	 Kae e se mafai o lotoma‵lie a tino Lotu Polotesano e uiga ki te mataupu ko te fakasotoma.


How much overtime will be involved? 	 E pefea te uke o ovataimi e aofia i ei?


Job came to understand that. 	 Ne iloa ne Iopu a te mea tenā.


18 Another account that might seem puzzling to some involves David’s attempt to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem. 	 18 A te suā tala telā e mafai o tai ‵numi i ei a nisi tino ko te taumafaiga a Tavita o ave te pusa o te feagaiga ki Ielusalema.


She soon noted that the 40 women employed there were using their baskets to smuggle palm kernels out of the plant. 	 Ne fatoa iloa aka ne ia me i fafine e toko 40 kolā ne ga‵lue i konā e fakaaoga ne latou a kete ke kaisoa ei a fuaga o lakau konā.


While trying to smuggle drugs into an African country, Rolf-Michael was arrested and spent 13 months in prison. 	 I te taimi ne taumafai ei a Rolf-Michael o ave ‵funa a vailakau tapu ki se fenua e tasi i Afelika, ne puke a ia ne pulisimani kae ‵pei ki te falepuipui i masina e 13.


He said: “Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need.” 	 Ana muna: “Amutia a latou kolā e iloa ne latou i a latou e ma‵tiva faka te Agaga.”


God purposed that one from within the heavenly part of his organization would crush all rebels and that through him “the things in the heavens and the things on the earth” would be brought together.—Eph. 1:8-10. 	 Ne fuafua ne te Atua ke tuki pala ne se tino e tokotasi mai i te vaega faka-te-lagi o tena fakapotopotoga a tino ‵teke katoa kae e auala i a ia, ka tuku fakatasi ei “a mea katoa, ko mea i te lagi mo mea i te lalolagi.”—Efeso 1:8-10.


But if effective teaching seems to be lacking, we might take an opposite view. 	 Kae kafai e se akoako atu i se auala magoi, kāti ka ‵kilo atu tatou ki ei pelā me e se gali.


15 Jesus made supplication for Peter so that the apostle’s faith would not give out. 	 15 Ne ‵talo atu a Iesu mō Petelu ko te mea ke sē galo tena fakatuanaki.


(Matt. 22:39; 24:14) We do this because we are convinced that Jehovah’s Kingdom government under Christ will shortly put an end to imperfect human rulership, replacing it with a righteous new system of things.—Dan. 2:44; 2 Pet. 3:13. 	 (Mataio 22:39; 24:14) E fai ne tatou te mea tenei ona ko te mea e tali‵tonu tatou me i te Malo o Ieova mai lalo i a Keliso, ko pili o fakagata ne ia a pulega sē ‵lei katoatoa a tāgata, kae ka sui ne ia ki se olaga fou kae amiotonu.—Tanielu 2:44; 2 Petelu 3:13.


• How did the apostles and older men in Jerusalem settle the issue of circumcision? 	 • Ne fakaiku aka pefea ne te kau apositolo mo toeaina i Ielusalema a te kinauga e uiga ki te pilitome?


It likely refers to the tax levied by the king for the upkeep of his horsemen and animals. 	 Kāti e fakasino atu ki te lafoga ne fai ne te tupu mō te tausiga o ana tino tausi solofanua mo manu.


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(Colossians 1:9, 10; 1 Corinthians 6:11) Having made peace with God, they also gained inner peace and, as we shall see, a genuine hope for the future. 	 (Kolose 1:9, 10; 1 Kolinito 6:11) Ona ko te mauaga o se tulaga filemu mo te Atua, ne maua foki ei ne latou te filemu tonu e pelā foki mo te fakamoemoega mautinoa mō aso mai mua, e pelā mo te mea ka matea atu ne tatou.


Jehovah has provided us with his Word, the Bible. 	 Ne tuku mai ne Ieova tena Muna ko te Tusi Tapu ki a tatou.


Scriptural examples show that greetings can do more than make others feel welcome. 	 E fakaasi mai i fakaakoakoga i te Tusi Tapu me e uke atu a mea aoga e maua mai pati fakatalofa i lō te fai atu fua penā ki nisi tino.