What, then, would they do? 	 Kae, ne a mea e mafai ne latou o fai?


For humans to enjoy the result of their endeavors, they must discern and work in harmony with God’s purpose and time. 	 Ko te mea ke fia‵fia a tino ki ikuga o olotou taumafaiga, e ‵tau o iloa kae ga‵lue latou e ‵tusa mo te fuafuaga mo te taimi tonu o te Atua.


“MAKE FOR YOURSELF AN ARK” 	 “FAITE SE VAKA MŌ KOE”


WHAT SHOULD BE THE MESSAGE? 	 SE A TE FEKAU E ‵TAU O FAI ATU?


At death, he has filled that blank sheet with the decisions, actions, and experiences of a lifetime that shaped his individuality and personality. 	 I te taimi e mate ei, ko oti eiloa ne faka‵fonu ne ia te pepa tenā ki fakaikuga, faifaiga, mo atamai i tena olaga kātoa e uiga ki a ia mo ana uiga totino.


To illustrate what a rare privilege it is to know the truth of God’s Word, consider just one Bible question: What happens to humans at death? 	 Ko te mea ke tai fakamaina atu te auala e fai ei a te iloaga e uiga ki te munatonu i te Muna a te Atua e pelā me se koloa tāua telā e faigata o maua, ke mafau‵fau ki se fesili e tasi mai te Tusi Tapu: Se a te mea e tupu ki tino māfai ko ‵mate?


(John 8:29) A wife who submits to her husband’s headship out of love and respect for God does much to make her family life happy. 	 (Ioane 8:29) A te fafine avaga telā e āva ki tena ulu ona ko tena alofa mo tena āva ki te Atua e fai ne ia a mea e uke ‵ki ke fiafia ei tena kāiga.


(James 5:13-16) Pray to Jehovah with a repentant attitude. 	 (Iakopo 5:13-16) ‵Talo ki a Ieova ke maua se loto salamo.


Then the opposition came—hard and fast. 	 Kae ne oko atu eiloa a ‵tekeatuga—kolā ne faiga‵ta kae vave foki.


How can the words at John 13:17 prove true in connection with Christian weddings and gatherings? 	 E lavea atu pefea te ‵tonu o pati i te Ioane 13:17 e uiga ki fakaipoipoga mo maopoopoga a Kelisiano?


Why, the person who was hurt might totally avoid the offender, making reconciliation very difficult. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e mafai eiloa o se toe fia faipati atu a te tino telā ne logo‵mae ki te tino telā ne fakalogo‵mae atu kae momea aka ei te faigata ke faka‵lei te va o laua.


◆ listening carefully. 	 ◆ fakalogologo faka‵lei.


23 The benefits we now enjoy as Jehovah’s people are beyond our imperfect efforts to number or evaluate. 	 23 A mea aogā kolā ko maua nei ne tatou e pelā me ne tino o Ieova ko se mafai o lau aka.


That will never fail, or end. 	 Ka se mafai eiloa o gata atu.


18 Satan is doing all in his power to bring persecution, opposition, and pressure from all quarters upon Jehovah’s people. 	 18 Ko fakaoti ne Satani ana mafi ke fakaoko atu ei a fakasauāga, ‵tekemaiga, mo fakamalosiga sē ‵lei mai i feitu katoa ki tino o Ieova.


7 What have we learned from these warning examples? 	 7 Ne a mea ne tauloto ne tatou mai i fakaakoakoga konei e ‵tau o fakaeteete i ei?


This advance knowledge brought with it responsibility. 	 E isi se tiute telā e māfua mai i te iloaga telā ko leva ne fakailoa mai.


Then “Jehovah himself turned back the captive condition of Job when he prayed in behalf of his companions, and Jehovah began to give in addition all that had been Job’s, in double amount.”—Job 38:1; 40:4; 42:6-10. 	 I te otiga, ne “toe fakamaumea a [Iopu] ne te Atua, kae avatu ki a ia e lua taimi te uke atu o ana mea i te taimi nei i lō ana mea mua.”—Iopu 38:1; 40:4; 42:6-10.


(Ephesians 6:18) Prayer can fortify us spiritually and help us to stay alert. 	 (Efeso 6:18) E fakamalosi aka ne ‵talo a tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga kae fesoasoani mai ke tumau tatou i te matapula‵pula.


• Before Herod’s soldiers arrived in Bethlehem to kill all male infants two years of age and under, by angelic direction Joseph and Mary took the infant Jesus and fled to Egypt.—Matthew 2:13-16. 	 3. Ne a fakaakoakoga mai te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te fakafesagai atu ki fakasauāga e mafai o fakamatala mai ne koe?


However, the Bible does not portray the garden that way. 	 Kae e se fakamatala mai ne te Tusi Tapu a te fatoaga i te auala tenā.


Hebrew Christians needed to be alert to Jerusalem’s imminent destruction 	 Kaia e faigata ei i nisi taimi ke ‵saga tonu atu i taimi o fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano? 12.


They all involve the struggle to keep integrity as a Christian. 	 E aofia katoa latou i te taumafai ke tumau i te fakamaoni e pelā me se Kelisiano.


“It annoyed him to go out in the ministry in another language, whereas before he loved preaching in his native language, French,” says Muriel. 	 “Ne fakafi‵ta ki a ia te fano i te galuega talai kae faipati ki se ‵gana fakaa‵tea, e se pelā mo taimi muamua ne fiafia ‵ki a ia o talai i tena ‵gana totino, telā ko te ‵gana Falani,” ko pati a Muriel.


18 Being imperfect, of course, “we all stumble many times.” (James 3:2) Difficulties arose between two Christian women, about whom Paul wrote: “Euodia I exhort and Syntyche I exhort to be of the same mind in the Lord. . . . Keep assisting these women who have striven side by side with me in the good news.” 	 (Iakopo 3:2) Ne ‵sae aka a fakalavelave i te va o fafine Kelisiano e tokolua, telā ne tusi mai ei a Paulo, penei: “Au e fakamolemole ki a Evotia mo Sunetui, ke tasi o lā loto i te Aliki. . . . fesoasoani koe ki fāfine konei; me ne ga‵lue malosi matou o fakasalalau a te tala ‵lei.”


(Matthew 24:14; 28:19, 20; John 17:20) When we engage in the Kingdom-preaching and disciple-making work, we are doing just what the apostle Paul wrote about, this time quoting Isaiah: “How comely are the feet of those who declare good news of good things!” 	 (Mataio 24:14; 28:19, 20; Ioane 17:20) Kafai e ‵kau atu tatou ki te galuega talai e uiga ki te Malo mo te faiga o soko, ko fai eiloa ne tatou a mea kolā ne tusi atu te apositolo ko Paulo e uiga ki ei, i te sikimaiga ne ia o pati a Isaia: “Ko seai la se gali pela [mo] vae o tino kola e folafola atu te tala ‵lei!”


Will he find pleasure in you, or will he receive you kindly? . . . 	 Mata e fiafia a ia ki a koe io me fai ne ia se mea e manako koe ki ei? . . .


Similarly, some of our brothers in Nazi concentration camps were executed, whereas Jehovah saw to it that most of them survived. 	 E penā foki a nisi o ‵tou taina, ne tamategina i falepuipui fakama‵taku o te kau Nasi, kae ne fesoasoani atu a Ieova ki te tokoukega o latou ke ‵sao.


“HUMANS can no more be masters of their destiny than any other animal,” writes evolutionist John Gray. 	 “E ‵PAU eiloa te tino mo te manu i te la mafai o pule atu ki la olaga,” ko pati i te tusi a John Gray, se tagata e talitonu ki te evolusione.


• How can we cultivate the quality of courage? 	 • E fakamalosi aka pefea ne tatou te loto toa?


(Ps. 11:5; 1 Tim. 3:8-10) Afterward, the brother made it widely known that he did not agree, repeatedly writing letters critical of the elders to the branch office and even influencing others in the congregation to do the same. 	 (Salamo 11:5; 1 Timoteo 3:8-10) Fakamuli ifo, ne kamata te taina o faipati atu ki nisi tino me ne seki lotomalie a ia ki te ikuga a toeaina. Ne tusi faeloa ne ia a tusi e fakamasei ei te kau toeaina ki te ofisa lagolago kae fakamalosi atu foki ki nisi tino i loto i te fakapotopotoga ke fai penā.


They are simply not interested in learning Bible truth. 	 E se fia iloa ne latou te munatonu i te Tusi Tapu.


“Evil men cannot understand justice, but those who seek Jehovah can understand everything.”—PROV. 	 “A tāgata matagā e se mafai o malamalama i te fakamasinoga tonu, kae ko latou kolā e ‵sala ki a Ieova e mafai o malamalama i mea katoa.”—FAATA.


On one occasion, Moses lost self-control and failed to sanctify God when dealing with the complaining people. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, i te taimi ne fameo ei a tino me ko seai ne olotou vai, ne kaitaua malosi a Mose ki a latou kae ne seki ‵viki atu a ia ki a Ieova.


We are assured, though, that if we keep up the struggle and are determined to become ever more desirable in God’s eyes, Jehovah will bless our efforts. 	 Kae e fakamautinoa mai ki a tatou me kafai e tumau faeloa tatou i te taua atu kae taumafai malosi ke taulia tatou i te kilokiloga a te Atua, ka fakamanuia eiloa ne Ieova a ‵tou taumafaiga.


(Luke 10:30) Significantly, Jesus used the road that went “from Jerusalem to Jericho” to make his point. 	 (Luka 10:30) Ne ‵lei te fakaaogāga ne Iesu te auala “mai i Ielusalema o fano ki Ieliko” ke taku mai ei te manatu tāua.


(Read Acts 16:4, 5.) 	 (Faitau te Galuega 16:4, 5.)


Similarly, instead of letting ourselves become overwhelmed by the present wickedness of Satan’s rule or impatient about when it will end, let us put faith in the unseen things that will last forever. 	 E penā foki loa, i lō te talia ne tatou a te masei o te pulega a Satani ke fakavāivāi mai io me sē lava te kufaki e uiga ki te taimi ka gata atu i ei, ke na fakatuanaki tatou ki mea e se lavea kolā ka tumau ki te se-gata-mai.


(Ezek. 18:23) At the same time, when we preach from house to house and in public areas, we warn as many people as possible that God’s Kingdom will come and bring an end to this ungodly world.—Ezek. 3:18, 19; Dan. 2:44; Rev. 14:6, 7. 	 (Eseki. 18:23) I te taimi foki tenā, kafai e talai atu tatou mai fale ki fale mo koga e tokouke i ei a tino, e fakailoa atu ne tatou ki tino e tokouke me ko pili o oko mai te Malo o te Atua kae ka aumai ne ia te gataga ki te lalolagi sē amioatua tenei.—Eseki. 3:18, 19; Tani. 2:44; Faka. 14:6, 7.


(Job 2:4) In making such a statement, Satan maligned all of us, including you. 	 (Iopu 2:4) I te faiatuga o pati konā, ne taku fakamasei ei ne Satani a tatou katoa, e aofia i ei a koe.


And I will become their God, and they themselves will become my people.” 	 Ka fai au mo Atua o latou, ka ko latou ka fai mo oku tino.”


12 Another reason why people rejected Jesus as the promised Messiah was his teachings, which many found hard to accept. 	 12 A te suā pogai ne ‵teke atu ei a tino ki a Iesu e pelā me ko te Mesia telā ne folafola mai, ko ana akoakoga, telā ne faigata o talia ne tino e tokouke.


Their death, therefore, is a sacrificial one, as was Jesus’ death, though their death does not have ransoming value. 	 Tela la, e fai te lotou ‵mate e pelā me se taulaga, telā e tai ‵pau mo te mate o Iesu, faitalia me e seai se togiola e maua mai i te lotou ‵mate.


Still, I decided to give Kingdom preaching my best effort. 	 Kae koi tumau eiloa au i taku fakaikuga ke fai a te toe mea e mafai ne au i te galuega talai o te Malo.


What rewards are there for teaching children? 	 Ne a taui ka maua ne koe mai te akoako atu o au tama‵liki?


What is now happening in fulfillment of Micah 5:7? 23 Micah 5:5-15 refers to an Assyrian invasion that will meet with only fleeting success and points out that God will execute vengeance upon disobedient nations. 	 E folafola mai i te Mika 5:7 a te faka‵fokiatuga o te toega o te kau Iutaia ki te lotou fenua, kae e fakauiga foki a pati konā ki a tatou i aso nei.


By whom was Psalm 83 composed, and what threat does he describe? 	 Ko oi ne ‵fatu ne ia te Salamo 83, kae ne a mea fakama‵taku ne fakamatala mai ne ia?


Jesus was not encouraging his followers to be rude. 	 Ne seki fakamalosi atu Iesu ki ana soko ke sē āva.


Later, King Saul tried to pierce David with a spear, but each time Jehovah delivered him. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne taumafai a te tupu ko Saulo o ‵velo a Tavita ki se tao, kae ne fakasao a ia ne Ieova i taimi takitasi konā.


He is the author of our salvation and the rightful Sovereign to whom everyone living in heaven and on earth owes subjection. 	 Ko ia foki ko te māfuaga o te ‵tou fakaolataga, ko te Tupu tonu o mea ōla katoa i te lagi mo te lalolagi kolā e ‵tau o faka‵logo ki a ia.


A peacemaker will endeavor to stop a conflict from escalating. 	 A te tino fakatupu te filemu ka taumafai ke fakagata se taua ke mo a ma gasolo o lasi.


He threw out those who were making that sacred place a den of thieves. 	 Ne ‵tuli ne ia ki tua a tino kolā ne fai ne latou te koga ‵malu tenā mo fai te ana o tino kaisoa.


(Compare Luke 24:32.) 	 (Fakatusa ki te Luka 24:32.)


As a result, they are no longer overwhelmed with feelings of despair or anger over what they see happening around them. 	 Tela la, ko se pokotia latou i lagonaga fakafanoanoa io me ko te kaitaua ona ko mea e ‵tupu i olotou tafa.


(Job 32:5, 6, 18) Although what Elihu spoke under inspiration was fulfilled in Job’s restoration, his words are also meaningful to others. 	 (Iopu 32:2, 5, 6, 18, NW) E tiga eiloa ne fakataunu a pati fakaosofia a Eliu i te taimi ne oti ei a fakalavelave o Iopu, e aoga foki ana pati ki nisi tino.


Consider the case of the Danite named Manoah, who lived in the town of Zorah in ancient Israel. 	 Ke mafau‵fau ki te tagata Tanu e igoa ki a Manoa, telā ne ola i te fa‵kai o Sola i Isalaelu mua.


(Isaiah 41:10; 46:1; Jeremiah 10:2-15) When telling Isaiah, “Comfort, comfort my people,” Jehovah moved his prophet to use illustrations and descriptions of His works of creation in order to emphasize the greatness of Jehovah as the only true God.—Isaiah 40:1-31. 	 (Isaia 41:10; 46:1; Ielemia 10:2-15) Ne fai atu a Ieova ki a Isaia, penei: “Fakamafanafana atu a loto o toku fenua. Fakamafanafana atu latou.”


In one typical case, an investigator reported that despite stern warnings, the Bible Students he questioned insisted that they would “continue to preach the word of God to the end.” 	 I te taimi e tasi, ne fai mai ne se tino fai sukesukega me faitalia a te faimalo atu ke fakagata te galuega, ne ‵mautakitaki te tali a Tino A‵koga me i a latou “ka tumau eiloa i te talai atu o te muna a te Atua ke oko ki te gataga.”


Jehovah holds appointed shepherds accountable for the way they treat the flock. 	 E fakamasino eiloa ne Ieova a tausi mamoe kolā ne ‵tofi aka mō olotou faifaiga ki te lafu.


Prayer interests people of nearly all cultures, even some atheists. 	 Toeitiiti ko tino mai tu mo aganuu katoa, ke oko foki ki nisi tino kolā e se tali‵tonu ki te Atua e fia‵fia ki ‵talo.


8 Unlike the natural Israelites, who were bound to the Mosaic Law by birth, Christians remain under the law of the Christ by choice, factors such as race and place of birth being irrelevant. 	 8 E se pelā mo tino Isalaelu faka-te-foitino, kolā ne ‵tau o ‵nofo mai lalo i te Tulafono a Mose ona ko latou ne tino Isalaelu ‵tonu, e tumau eiloa a Kelisiano mai lalo i te Tulafono a Keliso e auala i olotou filifiliga totino, kae e se fakavae ki olotou telega mo koga ne fa‵nau mai i ei latou.


Our Father lovingly watches over us. 	 E kilokilo mai mo te alofa ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi ki a tatou.


Why did John the Baptizer try to prevent Jesus from getting baptized? 	 Kaia ne taumafai ei a Ioane te Papatiso o taofi a Iesu mai te papatisoga?


12 As a grown man, Jesus also inspired children to praise Jehovah. 	 12 I te taimi ko matua ei tou tagata, ne fakamalosi atu foki a Iesu ki tama‵liki ke ‵viki atu ki a Ieova.


More often than not, though, it involves our being willing to sacrifice our personal interests in order to help and serve our brothers and others. 	 E masani sāle o aofia i ei ‵tou loto fia‵fia ke se fakatāua ne tatou ‵tou manakoga totino ko te mea ke fesoasoani kae tavini atu ki ‵tou taina mo nisi tino.


(Romans 16:20) Thus, God’s directing his curse toward the visible serpent aptly pictured the debasement and ultimate destruction of the invisible “original serpent,” Satan the Devil. 	 (Loma 16:20) Tela la, a te fakamalaiaga telā ne fai atu ne te Atua ki te gata e fakaata manino mai i ei te fakamalaloga mo te fakaseaiga se-gata-mai o te “gata mua,” ko Satani te Tiapolo.


We should be careful not to be critical of Jehovah’s merciful ways. 	 E ‵tau o fakaeteete tatou ke mo a ma taku fakamasei ne tatou a auala a‵lofa fakamagalo o Ieova.


Of course, there were some hardships. 	 E tonu, e uke a mea faiga‵ta.


What is this help? 	 Se a la te fesoasoani tenā?


18 The apostle Paul counseled all Christians, including married Christians: “Be wrathful, and yet do not sin; let the sun not set with you in a provoked state, neither allow place for the Devil.” 	 18 Ne polopoloki atu te apositolo ko Paulo ki Kelisiano katoa, e aofia i ei a Kelisiano a‵vaga: “Kafai koe e kaitaua, ke se takitaki koe ne tou kaitaua ki te agasala; kae sa nofo mo tou kaitaua i te aso kātoa. Sa tukugina se avanoa mō te Tiapolo.”


What are five factors that can help us to avoid becoming enraged against God? 	 Ne a mea e lima kolā e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke mo a e ita tatou ki te Atua?


God’s patience means salvation for many who would perish if he acted precipitously. 	 E iku atu a te kufaki o te Atua ki te faka‵saoga o tino e tokouke kolā ne mafai fua o ‵mate atu moi ne gasuesue fakavave a Ia.


How can we avoid being weighed down by anxieties concerning our family? 	 E mafai pefea o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai te sōna manavase ki ‵tou kāiga?


He arranged to ransom the future descendants of those two rebels, certain that some of them would respond favorably to His love. 	 Ne fakatoka ne ia te togiola mō tama‵liki a lāua kolā ne ‵teke, mo te fakamoemoega me ka ‵saga tonu atu a nisi tino ki Tena alofa.


God described the faithful man Abraham as “my friend,” and King David of Israel wrote: “The intimacy with Jehovah belongs to those fearful of him.”—Isaiah 41:8; Psalm 25:14. 	 Ne taku ne te Atua a te tagata fakamaoni ko Apelaamo e pelā me ko tena “taugasoa” kae ne tusi mai te tupu o Isalaelu ko Tavita, penei: A Ieova “ko te taugasoa [pili] o tino kolā e faka‵logo ki a ia.”—Isaia 41:8; Salamo 25:14.


Yet, we also learn that “by no means will he give exemption from punishment.” 	 Kae e iloa foki ne tatou me “e fakasala eiloa” ne ia a tino.


(Psalm 34:12) Clearly, the fear of Jehovah is the key to enjoying a long life and seeing good. 	 (Salamo 34:12) E manino ‵lei me i te mataku ki te Atua ko te kī ki te mauaga o se ola loa mo te matea atu o mea ‵lei.


No wonder that the apostle Paul was inspired to write: “All the things that were written aforetime were written for our instruction, that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope”! 	 E se tioa eiloa o tusi mai te apositolo ko Paulo: “Me i mea katoa kolā ne tusi i te Tusi, ne tusi ke akoako ei tatou, ko te mea ke maua ne tatou a te fakamoemoega e alatu i te kufaki, mo te fakamalosiga e alatu i te Tusi”!


Initially, what was the primary work of the apostles, and how was that work later expanded? 	 Se a te galuega muamua a te kau apositolo, kae ne fakalauefa atu pefea a te galuega tenā fakamuli ifo?


7 Far from registering complaints, individuals often express appreciation for the loving spiritual guidance they receive from the elders. 	 7 I lō te faiga o fāmeo, e fakaasi atu sāle ne tino taki tokotasi a te loto fakafetai mō te takitakiga alofa i te feitu faka-te-agaga e maua ne latou mai toeaina.


The Bible says: “I have come to know that there is nothing better for [mankind] 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. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “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.


It rained for 40 days and 40 nights. 	 Ne ‵to te vaiua i ao mo po e 40.


The weekly Watchtower Study strengthens our faith, helps us to comply with Jehovah’s reminders, and fortifies us against “the spirit of the world.” (1 Corinthians 2:12; Acts 15:31) At the Public Meeting, speakers present instruction from God’s Word, including Jehovah’s reminders and Jesus’ wonderful “sayings of everlasting life.” 	 E fakamalosi aka ne te Sukesukega ki Te Faleleoleo Maluga telā e fai i vaiaso katoa, a te ‵tou fakatuanaki, e fesoasoani foki i ei ke fakafetaui aka ‵tou olaga mo akoakoga mai i a Ieova, kae e fakamalosi tatou ke ‵teke atu ki te “agaga o te lalolagi.” (1 Kolinito 2:12; Galuega 15:31) E tuku mai ne taina kolā e fai ne latou a te Lauga mō Tino Katoa a fakatonuga mai te Muna a te Atua, kae e aofia i ei a akoakoga mai i a Ieova pelā foki mo muna fakamalie loto a Iesu e uiga ki “te ola se gata mai.”


What assurance did Jesus give his followers regarding happiness and persecution? 	 Se a te fakamaoniga ne tuku atu ne Iesu ki ana soko e uiga ki te fiafia mo fakasauāga?


(Psalm 119:9-16) This is so even if our parents have not set a good example. 	 (Salamo 119:9-16) E mafai eiloa o fai penā faitalia me seki fai penā a ‵tou mātua.


Everlasting Life on Earth—A Christian Hope? 	 Te Ola Se-Gata-Mai i te Lalolagi—E Mata, Se Fakamoemoega ne Akoako Mai ne Keliso?


(1 Cor. 15:33) By making them feel fully accepted in the congregation, we have the privilege to share with Jehovah in “protecting the foreign residents.”—Ps. 146:9. 	 (1 Koli. 15:33) Mai te faiga ke maua ne latou te lagonaga me ko talia katoatoa latou ki te fakapotopotoga, e maua ei ne tatou a te tauliaga ke ‵kau fakatasi mo Ieova i te ‘puipuiga o tino fakaa‵lofa i te ‵tou fenua.’—Sala. 146:9.


(Matt. 13:19, 23) Many who are “loaded down” are finding spiritual refreshment at our meetings and quickly acknowledge: “God is really among you.”—Matt. 11:28-30; 1 Cor. 14:25. 	 (Mata. 13:19, 23) E maua ne tino tokouke kolā e ‘‵mafa olotou amoga’ a fakamalosiga faka-te-agaga i ‵tou fakatasiga kae e fai fakavave mai latou: “A te Atua e nofo eiloa i a koutou.”—Mata. 11:28-30; 1 Koli. 14:25.


Yes, obedience is an indispensable ingredient for building a relationship with Jehovah. 	 E tonu, e ‵tau eiloa o faka‵logo tatou māfai e fia ati aka ne tatou se fesokotakiga ‵lei mo Ieova.


19 Another quality reflected in our spiritual advancement and Christian maturity is joy, part of the fruitage of God’s holy spirit. 	 19 A te suā uiga e fakaasi atu ei ‵tou gasolo ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga mo te matua ‵lei faka-Kelisiano ko te fiafia, se vaega o fuataga o te agaga tapu o te Atua.


As that baby grew up, he too learned to fear Jehovah, and he is presently serving at one of the branch offices of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 I te taimi ne tupu aka ei te tamaliki tenā, ne tauloto foki a ia e uiga ki te mataku ki a Ieova, kae ko tavini atu nei tou tagata i se ofisa lagolago e tasi o Molimau a Ieova.


Those who exercise faith in Jesus will receive life in abundance—everlasting life! 	 A latou kolā e fakatuanaki ki a Iesu ka maua ne latou a te ola se-gata-mai!


Jehovah tells us that we can find delight and happiness in reading his Word and in peering into it regularly. 	 E fai mai a Ieova me e mafai ne tatou o maua a te fiafia i te faitau ki tena Muna mo te onoono atu faeloa ki ei.


Either Satan exists or he does not. 	 E ola tonu a Satani me ikai.


Moreover, Jehovah’s Witnesses follow Jesus’ example in staying clear of political and social controversies. 	 E sili atu i ei, e tau‵tali atu a Molimau a Ieova ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu ke faka‵mao mai i mea fakapolitiki mo kinauga a te lalolagi.


We must exercise faith, taking full advantage of God’s provisions for survival. 	 E ‵tau o maua ne tatou te fakatuanaki, mai te fakaaogāga faka‵lei o fakatokaga katoa a te Atua mō te faka‵saoga.


If we are “thrown down” and become convinced that Jehovah does not care about us, we may be tempted to give up. 	 Kafai ko “‵ta ki lalo” tatou kae kamata o tali‵tonu me e se fia saga mai a Ieova, e faigofie ke tiaki ne tatou te munatonu.


He beholds in them what Jehovah God and Jesus Christ accomplish during the Lord’s day—the period that stretches from the establishment of God’s Kingdom in 1914 to the end of Christ’s Millennial Reign. 	 Ne lavea ne ia i ei a mea kolā ka fakataunu ne Ieova te Atua mo Iesu Keliso i loto i te aso o te Aliki—e kamata mai i te vaitaimi ne fakatu aka ei te Malo o te Atua i te 1914 ke oko ki te fakaotiga o te Pulega a Keliso i te Afe Tausaga.


What kind of training did Jesus receive before being sent to earth? 	 Ne a vaegā akoakoga ne maua ne Iesu mai mua o uga mai ki te lalolagi?


At the end of the Millennial Reign, all these “things on the earth” will be subjected to a final test. 	 I te fakaotiga o te Pulega i te Afe Tausaga, ka tofotofogina fakaoti i ei a tino i luga “i te lalolagi” nei.


One newspaper columnist observed: “The thought that [the Bible] still might have an urgent bearing on current problems and concerns seldom occurs.” 	 Ne fai mai penei se tino tusitala e tokotasi o se nusipepa: “A te manatu me i [te Tusi Tapu] koi aogā eiloa a mea i ei ki fakalavelave ‵fou, ko se lauiloa malosi.”


In fact, Jehovah declared more than 60 times: “You will have to know that I am Jehovah.” 	 A te tonuga loa, e silia atu i te 60 taimi ne folafola mai ei a Ieova i te tusi ko Esekielu: “Ka taku ne latou au ko te Aliki [Ieova].”


Because we both had the common goal of helping others spiritually, I felt that we were a real team. 	 Ona ko te mea e ‵pau ma fakamoemoega i te fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino i te feitu faka-te-agaga, e lagona ei ne au me e fai eiloa māua mo fai se tīmu ‵lei.


He says: “One of the things that has helped me to cope with my grief is my desire to help the deaf to learn about God. 	 Ana muna: “E tasi o mea ne fesoasoani mai ke fa‵ki au i toku loto māfatia ko toku manakoga ke fesoasoani atu ki tino ‵tuli ke tauloto e uiga ki te Atua.


4 Soon after the rebellion in Eden, Jehovah made a promise that a “woman” would produce a “seed.”* (Read Genesis 3:15.) 	 4 Mai tua malie eiloa o te ‵tekeatuga i Etena, ne ‵valo mai ne Ieova me ka isi se “fanau” io me se tamaliki a te “fafine.”* (Faitau te Kenese 3:15.)


10 What did Paul do when he wanted to explain deep Bible truths to his listeners? 	 10 Ne a mea ne fai ne Paulo i te taimi ne fia fakamatala atu ei ne ia a muna‵tonu ‵loto i te Tusi Tapu ki ana tino fakalogo‵logo?


This does not refer to two individuals just living together, nor does it refer to a common-law situation that may have a degree of status in some locales but is not a full legal marriage.* We are speaking of a marriage entered into according to the publicly recognized custom of the tribe or area. 	 E se fakauiga te mea tenei ki te ‵nofo tokolua fua o ne tino, io me ki se tokolua kolā ko ‵nofo tasi kae seki fakaipoipo faka‵lei ona ko te tulaga o te koga e ‵nofo laua i ei.* E fai‵pati loa tatou ki se fakaipoipoga telā e fai e ‵tusa mo tuu mo aganuu masani o te fenua io me ko te kogā koga tenā.


(Ezekiel 1:1-3) Jehovah does not leave those captives without a messenger. 	 (Esekielu 1:1-3) Ne seki tuku tiaki ne Ieova a latou kolā ne ave fakapagota e aunoa mo se avefekau.


If you ever again have a seizure, he can take care of you.’ 	 Kafai e toe pole koe, e mafai o faka‵lei ne ia koe.’


What have humans experienced during the past 6,000 years? 	 Ne a mea ko oti ne oko atu ki tino i te 6,000 tausaga ko ‵teka?


16 The time may well come when the message we declare is like “a great war cry.” 	 16 Kāti e oko mai te taimi ka fai ei te fekau e folafola atu ne tatou e pelā me ne tāgata e “ka‵laga fakatasi” i te taua.


Exercising his authority as God’s Son, he fearlessly “entered into the temple and threw out all those selling and buying in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves.” 	 Mai i te fakaaogaga o tena malosi e pelā me ko te Tama a te Atua e aunoa mo te mataku, “ne ulu atu a Iesu ki loto i te Fale Tapu, kae ne afuli ne ia ki tua a tino katoa kolā ne fakatau mea i ei. Ne ‵tule foki ne ia a laulau a tino faka‵liu tupe, pelā foki mo nofoaga o tino fakatau lupe.”


“Faith Without Hypocrisy” 	 “Fakatuanaki Fakamaoni”


10 In the aftermath of each of the two world wars, the nations clamored for peace. 	 10 Mai tua o taua takitasi e lua a te lalolagi, ne ka‵laga i ei a atufenua mō se filemu.


HISTORY: HEAVY-METAL MUSICIAN 	 TENA TALA FAKASOLOPITO: SE TAGATA USUUSU I HEAVY-METAL


Jehovah shows his strength in behalf of whom? 	 E fakaaogā ne Ieova tena malosi ke fesoasoani atu ki a ai?


Two elders called regularly to check up on me. 	 Ne telefoni mai faeloa a toeaina e tokolua ke fesili mai me e a toku malosi.


He was not passively waiting all that time; rather, he was occupied with the work that his Father assigned him. 	 Ne seki sagasaga fua a ia o faka‵tali i te taimi kātoa tenā; ne fakalavelave malosi a ia i te galuega telā ne tuku atu ne tena Tamana ki a ia.


13 Compare David’s situation with that experienced by the Greater David, Jesus. 	 13 Ke faka‵tusa ne koe a te mea ne tupu ki a Tavita mo te mea ne tupu ki te Tavita Sili, ko Iesu.


But while there is joy in receiving a gift, there is also joy in giving one. 	 Kae e ui eiloa e maua ne koe te fiafia māfai ko maua se meaalofa mai se tino, e isi foki se fiafia māfai e tuku atu ne koe se mea ki se tino.


You stoop down and are delighted to find a gold nugget. 	 Ko oko eiloa i tou fiafia i tau punou ifoga ki lalo kae maua atu ne koe me se aulo.


Granted, some benefits are derived from bodily training and recreation. 	 (1 Ioane 2:25) E tokouke a tino i aso nei e “sili te lotou fia‵fia ki manakoga o te foitino i lo te Atua.


Now the crowds are openly declaring him King and Savior—the Messiah—and he rebuffs the religious leaders’ requests to silence them! 	 Kae i te taimi tenei ne fakasalalau atu ne te vaitino me i a ia ko te Tupu, penā foki loa mo te Fakaola—ko te Mesia—kae ne ‵teke atu a ia ki pati a takitaki lotu ke fakatonu atu a ia ki tino konā ke ‵nofo filemu!


While he was friendly toward people in general, he was a close friend only to those who met specific requirements. 	 E tiga eiloa ne fai taugasoa a Iesu ki tino katoa, ne seki fai a ia e pelā me se taugasoa pili ki tino katoa.


Jehovah would hold the Israelites accountable for their sins. 	 Ne fakasala eiloa ne Ieova a tino Isalaelu ona ko olotou agasala.


14 Samuel adds: “To keep ourselves spiritually strong, my wife and I also attended meetings in our language. 	 14 Ne toe fai mai a Samuelu: “Ke fakatumau te ma ma‵losi i te feitu faka-te-agaga, ne ‵kau atu foki māua ki fakatasiga i te ma ‵gana.


Along with congregation elders, they can help you understand the Scriptural requirements for baptism.—Read Acts 8:12. 	 Fakatasi mo toeaina i te fakapotopotoga, ka fesoasoani atu ou mātua ke malamalama koe i manakoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te papatisoga.—Faitau te Galuega 8:12.


ARE SOULS SUFFERING IN AN UNDERWORLD? 	 E MATA, E PUAPUAGA A OLA O TINO I SE LALOLAGI FAKAA‵TEA?


Through the pages of the Bible, our heavenly Father ‘teaches us to benefit ourselves,’ and he strongly cautions us against the abuse of strong drink. 	 E auala i te Tusi Tapu kātoa, e ‘akoako’ tatou ne te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi ke maua a mea aoga, kae fakailoa mai ne ia ke fakaeteete malosi tatou i te fakaaogaga ‵se o te kava.


The Bible clearly states that Jesus Christ is God’s firstborn Son. 	 E fakaasi manino mai i te Tusi Tapu me i a Iesu Keliso ko te Uluaki a te Atua.


17. How do we trample down “the maned young lion”? 17 The psalmist speaks of trampling down “the maned young lion and the big snake.” 	 17 Ne faipati foki te fai salamo ki te taimi ka lakalaka ei ki lalo a te “leona fekai mo gata poisini.”


(Rev. 12:7-9, 12) These demon angels materialized in the days of Noah. 	 (Fakaasiga 12:7-9, 12) Ne liutino a agelu kolā ne fai pelā me ne temoni konei i aso o Noa.


For one thing, by keeping in mind why it is wise to stay close to God. 	 A te auala e tasi ko te masaua faeloa ne tatou a te pogai tāua e ‵tau o fakapili‵pili atu ei tatou ki te Atua.


Now comes the test. 	 Ko oko mai nei ki te taimi faigata.


The prime task of Christians today, as in the first century, is ‘to bear thorough witness concerning the kingdom of God.’ 	 A te ‵toe galuega tāua telā e fai ne Kelisiano i aso nei, ko te ‘fakamatala atu faeloa a te tala ‵lei e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua,’ e pelā mo Kelisiano i aso o te kau apositolo.


May we therefore have the spirit of the psalmist who sang: “The righteousness of your reminders is to time indefinite. Make me understand, that I may keep living.” 	 Ke ‵pau ‵tou lagonaga mo te lagonaga o te tino faisalamo telā ne usu mai penei: “Au fakatonuga e tonu faeloa ki te se gata mai; tuku mai te malamalama i au tulafono, ke ola ei au.”


The king evidently thought that the sin could be covered up. 	 Ne mafaufau ifo te tupu me kāti e isi se auala ke ‵funa ei te agasala tenā.


Lucy was encouraged by reading Matthew 6:1-4. 	 Ne maua ne Lucy a te malosi mai te taimi ne faitau ei a ia ki te Mataio 6:1-4.


How was fire transported in ancient times? 	 Ne aveave pefea a te afi i aso mua?


But the parent who truly loves his child will be firm when necessary. 	 Kae ko te mātua telā e alofa tonu ki tena tama ka ‵mautakitaki a ia i so se taimi e manakogina.


War will no longer mar the scene; God will make “wars to cease to the extremity of the earth.” 	 Ka se toe fakamasei ne taua a te lalolagi; “ka fakagata ne ia a taua i te lalolagi kātoa.”


How did Judas betray Jesus, and with what has Judas’ name become synonymous? 	 Ne fakatogafiti pefea ne Iuta a Iesu, kae e fakaaoga pefea a te igoa o Iuta i aso nei?


But she cared for him with love and affection and sought to instill spiritual values in him. 	 Kae ne tausi atu eiloa a ia i te alofa mo te atafai kae taumafai malosi foki o akoako atu a akoakoga fakavae i te Tusi Tapu ki tou tagata.


(Gen. 6:5, 6, 11, 12) Furthermore, he has heard despicable lies and blasphemies. 	 (Kenese 6:5, 6, 11, 12) E se gata i ei, ko oti ne lagona ne ia a loi matagā mo pati ma‵sei.


As they approach the entrance to the city, an astonishing sight greets their eyes. 	 A ko pilipili atu latou ki te mataloa o te fa‵kai, ne ofo masei latou i te mea telā ne lavea ne latou.


Additionally, mankind will have no causes for anxiety about food, clothing, shelter, and employment—the lack of which today drives some into a life of crime. 	 Kae ka se ‵tau o toe manava‵se foki a tino e uiga ki meakai, gatu, fale, mo galuega—ko vaegā mea kolā e se lava sāle i aso nei kae e fai ei a tino ke amio ma‵sei.


Was he speaking about disciple making? 	 E mata, ne faipati a ia i konei ki te faiga o soko?


Civil war has narrowly been avoided by granting Israel’s restless northern tribes a measure of independence. 	 A te tukuatuga ki matakāiga o Isalaelu ki mātū, kolā ne seki mafai o fa‵ki te lotou kaitaua, a te saolotoga ke tu tokotasi, ne fakagata amate atu ei te kamataga o se tamā taua.


Therefore, we are ambassadors substituting for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us. 	 Tela la, a matou ko sui kolā e sui ei ne matou a Keliso, e pelā eiloa me e fakatagi atu te Atua e auala i a matou.


They revisited Lystra and Iconium, even though opposers in those cities had tried to kill Paul.—Acts 13:1-3; 14:1-7, 19-23. 	 Ne ‵toe āsi atu latou ki Lusa mo Ikonio, e tiga eiloa ne taumafai a tino ‵teke i konā o tamate a Paulo.—Galuega 13:1-3; 14:1-7, 19-:23.


8 Although history clearly shows that counterfeit Christians have often resorted to “the sword,” that is not true of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 8 E tiga eiloa, e fakaasi mai ne tala mua me e fakaaogā sāle ne Kelisiano ‵loi a “te pelu,” e sē penā loa a Molimau a Ieova.


Jehovah’s Witnesses will be happy to show you how to acquire such knowledge. 	 Ka fia‵fia eiloa Molimau a Ieova o fakaasi atu ki a koe a te auala e maua ei a te vaegā iloaga tenā.


Benefiting From Jehovah’s Guidance 	 Te Mauaga o Mea Aogā Mai Fakatakitakiga a Ieova


But with God’s help and with support from your fellow Christians, you can succeed. 	 Kae mai te fesoasoani o te Atua mo te ‵lago atu o taina Kelisiano, e mafai eiloa koe o iku manuia.


(Read 2 Corinthians 12:8-10.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Kolinito 12:8-10.)


“Even in old age” he is thriving. 	 Ne galue malosi eiloa tou tagata faitalia eiloa tena tulaga “matua.”


Associate new things learned with previous knowledge. 	 Ke fakafetaui aka a mea ‵fou kolā e tauloto koe ki ei mo mea kolā ko oti ne iloa ne koe.


4 God appointed the husband as head of the family, just as Jesus is Head of the congregation. 	 4 Ne ‵tofi aka ne te Atua a te tagata avaga e pelā me ko te ulu o te kāiga, e pelā mo Iesu ko te Ulu o te fakapotopotoga.


When trying to identify loose conduct, elders should look for brazenness, wantonness, filthiness, shamelessness, and what is shocking to public decency. 	 I te taumafai ke fakamautinoa aka a amioga sōnafai, e ‵tau o ‵sala atu a toeaina ki te loto ‵fika, uiga lai‵lai, te seai o se mā, mo amioga fakamasiasi ki tino katoa e ‵tusa mo tuu mo aganuu.


May 1, 2012 	 Iuni 1, 2012


16 Not only their circumstances but also the attitude of householders can change. 	 16 E se gata fua i te mafuli‵fuli o olotou fakanofonofoga kae penā foki loa a kilokiloga a tino i te fale.


As they pondered the evidence, God’s will became clear. 	 A koi mafau‵fau latou ki fakamaoniga konā, kae ne gasolo o manino ‵lei te loto o te Atua.


▪ “How could a loving God create the Devil?” 	 ▪ “E mafai pefea o faite ne se Atua alofa te Tiapolo?”


“Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely if anyone has a cause for complaint against another.”—COLOSSIANS 3:13. 	 “Ke fakatau fesoasoani koutou i a koutou eiloa, ke fakatau fakamagalo foki koutou i a koutou eiloa, manafai e isi se mea e se malie ei te suā tino ki te suā tino.”—KOLOSE 3:13.


But why? 	 Kae kaia la?


God “May Exalt You in Due Time” 	 E Mafai o ‘Siki Aka ne te Atua a Koe i Tena Taimi Tonu’


(Exodus 18:13-23) What, though, of those—like parents—who have heavy responsibilities that cannot be delegated? 	 (Esoto 18:13-23) Kae e a a tiute ‵mafa o mātua kolā e se mafai o tuku atu ke fai ne nisi tino?


(Genesis 3:1-5; Revelation 12:9) However, God will soon see to it that the upright have “the real life.” That is “everlasting life” under perfect conditions in Paradise. 	 (Kenese 3:1-5; Fakaasiga 12:9) Kae ka fakamautinoa aka eiloa ne te Atua me e maua ne tino amio ‵lei a “te ola tonu,” telā ko te “ola se gata mai” mai lalo i fakanofonofoga ‵lei katoatoa i te Palataiso.


Those called by Jehovah do not wonder whether they have been invited or not! 	 A tino kolā e kalagagina ne Ieova e se fakalotolotolua me e mata e kalagagina latou io me ikai!


It is commendable if we share regularly in such wholesome and satisfying activities as attending congregation meetings and participating in field service. 	 Ke tavini atu ki a Ieova mo te loto kātoa e fakauiga loa ki mea e uke atu i lō te kau faeloa ki fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga mo te galuega talai.


Why did he go there? 	 Kaia ne fano ei a ia ki konā?


(Romans 15:4) The similarities between Noah’s day and our day should make us increasingly aware of the significance of what is happening and alert us to the thieflike coming of Jesus to execute judgment upon the wicked. 	 (Loma 15:4) A mea kolā e ‵pau ei a aso o Noa mo ‵tou aso nei, e fakalasi aka ei te ‵tou maina i uiga o mea ‵tupu kae ke ‵saga malosi atu ki te oko fakapoi mai o Iesu o fakamasino a tino amio ma‵sei.


You likely realize that painlessly learning from the successes and failures of others is preferable to repeating their mistakes. 	 Kāti ko iloa ne koe me e sili atu ke tauloto tatou mai mea ‵lei mo mea ma‵sei kolā ne fai ne nisi tino i lō te ‵toe fai ne tatou olotou mea ‵se.


A Time to Choose 	 “Telā ne faite ei ne te Atua a te tino ke foliga ki a ia.


We need to pay attention to God’s Word and maintain a keen sense of urgency. 	 E ‵tau o ‵saga tonu atu tatou ki te Muna a te Atua kae ke matapula‵pula faeloa.


Interestingly, the director of that feast commented: “Every other man puts out the fine wine first, and when people are intoxicated, the inferior. You have reserved the fine wine until now.” 	 Se mea gali me ne fai mai te pule o te ‵kaiga tenā, penei: “A tino katoa e muamua eiloa o tufa te uaina ‵lei, kae kafai ko inu malosi a tino ki ei, ko tufa mai ei te uaina masei; kae ne tausi ne koe te uaina ‵lei ki te taimi tenei.”


I needed to make it a reflex to associate those dirty images with their despicable source. 	 E manakogina ke masaua ne au a ata ma‵sei konā e māfua mai te Tiapolo.


11 Of course, not all reproach that individual servants of God experience is for “righteousness’ sake.” 	 11 E tonu la me e se ko fakamaseiga katoa e fepaki mo tavini a te Atua taki tokotasi e mafua mai ona ko te “amiotonu.”


She left the comfort and security of her native land and remained loyal to Jehovah. 	 Ne tiakina ne ia te tulaga gali kae malosi o tena fenua kae ne tumau i te fakamaoni ki a Ieova.


What a wonderful prospect lies before us! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te fakaofoofogia o te fakamoemoega tenā e faka‵tali mai ki a tatou!


But one thing we can be sure about is that these temptations were real and that Jesus gave a conclusive answer to the Devil in each case. 	 Kae e se mafai o faka‵se ne tatou a te manatu me ne fanatu eiloa a Iesu ki Ielusalema kae tu atu i te koga tafa ki tua o te faletapu.


Ours was also a humble family. 	 A matou se kāiga ma‵tiva.


HOW CAN WE LET OUR BROTHERLY LOVE CONTINUE? 	 E MAFAI PEFEA O FAKATUMAU TE ‵TOU A‵LOFA FAKATAINA?


Many lost out on the benefits of a close personal relationship with God. 	 Ne seki maua ne tino e tokouke a mea aoga mai i se fesokotakiga pili mo te Atua.


(Acts 16:25) If you were thrown into prison, how many of our Kingdom songs would you be able to sing from memory? 	 (Galuega 16:25) Kafai e ‵pei atu koe ki te falepuipui, e pefea te uke o pese o te Malo e mafai o tauloto ne koe i tou mafaufau?


How did Paul and his traveling companions experience the direction of the holy spirit? 	 Ne takitaki atu pefea ne te agaga tapu a Paulo mo ana taugasoa?


5, 6. (a) After Pentecost 33 C.E., what important questions regarding the new covenant needed to be answered? (b) Through whom were these issues raised, and how were decisions made? 	 5, 6. (a) Mai tua o te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A., ne a fesili tāua e uiga ki te feagaiga fou ne ‵tau o tali aka? (e) Ne fakaasi atu ki a ai a mataupu konei, kae ne fai pefea a fakaikuga?


Keeping that truth in mind will move us to do our best to make marital decisions based on God’s Word. 	 A te masaua faeloa o te munatonu tenā ka fakamalosi aka ei tatou ke fai te ‵toe mea e mafai o fai i te faiga o fakaikuga e uiga ki te fakaipoipoga kolā e fakavae ki te Muna a te Atua.


Our Christian Unity 	 ‵Tou Fealofani Faka-Kelisiano


Those who know Jehovah realize that a last-minute display of zeal will not impress him. 	 E iloa ‵lei ne tino kolā ko iloa ne latou a Ieova me e se fakafiafia atu eiloa ki a ia a te fakaasiatuga o te loto finafinau i te ‵toe taimi.


12, 13. (a) What changes will Bible study help a young person to make, and how? (b) Give examples of the practical wisdom contained in God’s Word. 	 12, 13. (a) Ne a ‵fuliga ka fai ne se talavou mai te sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu, kae e pefea la? (e) Taku mai ne fakaakoakoga o te poto aogā kolā e maua i te Muna a te Atua.


• What caused certain individuals to become enemies of God? 	 • Ne a mea ne fai ei a nisi tino ke fai mo fai ne fili o te Atua?


What will help you to choose the best way of life? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani atu ki a koe ke filifili te ‵toe auala ‵lei i te olaga?


What happened to them clearly demonstrates a truth that the Christian apostle Peter later stated: “God is not partial, but in every nation the man that fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.”—Acts 10:34, 35. 	 So se tino o so se fenua e mataku ki te Atua, kae amiotonu foki, e talia faeloa a ia ne te Atua.”—Galuega 10:34, 35.


We know from the Bible that there have been times when Jehovah did not directly intervene to protect his servants. 	 E iloa ne tatou mai te Tusi Tapu me e isi ne taimi ne seki gasuesue ei a Ieova o puipui ana tavini.


8, 9. (a) Why do we have to work to cultivate an unselfish attitude? (b) Why should we not be discouraged if we fall short of the pattern Jesus left, and how was Paul a good example in this regard? 	 8, 9. (a) Kaia e ‵tau ei mo tatou o taumafai malosi ke maua a uiga sē kaiū? (e) Kaia e se ‵tau ei o loto vāivāi tatou māfai e se fakaakoako katoatoa atu tatou ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu, kae ne fai pefea a Paulo mo fai se fakaakoakoga ‵lei i te feitu tenā?


Despite its antiquity, this story is familiar to millions. 	 Faitalia te leva, e masani a te fia miliona o tino ki te tala tenei.


When Jesus wanted to meditate, he went off to a quiet spot. 	 I te taimi ne manako ei a Iesu o mafaufau ‵loto, ne fano a ia ki se koga sē logoā.


17 The expansion of true worship over the past 130 years points to the overwhelming conclusion that God and his appointed King, Jesus Christ, have been with Jehovah’s servants on earth—directing, protecting, organizing, and educating them. 	 17 A te fanakaga o te aofaki o tino tapuaki ‵tonu i tausaga e silia atu i te 130 ko ‵teka e fakaasi mai i ei me ne fakatasi atu a te Atua mo tena Tupu fakaekegina, ko Iesu Keliso, ki tavini a Ieova i te lalolagi o fakatonutonu, puipui, fakatoka, kae akoako atu latou.


(Gal. 6:1, 2; Jude 22) Are these not good reasons for being “obedient to those who are taking the lead”?—Read Hebrews 13:17. 	 (Kala. 6:1, 2; Iuta 22) E mata, e se ne pogai ‵lei konei “ke faka‵logo [tatou] ki a latou kolā e fai ne latou te takitakiga.”?—Faitau te Epelu 13:17.


How different Aklilu’s experience was when he attended a Christian meeting at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses! 	 Kae ne lavea ne Aklilu te ‵kese o te mea tenā i te taimi ne kau atu ei a ia ki te fakatasiga Kelisiano a Molimau a Ieova i te Kingdom Hall!


Let us therefore review six lines of evidence proving that we are living in the last days of this ungodly world. 	 Tela la, ke na toe mafau‵fau tatou ki fakamaoniga e ono kolā e fakamaoni mai i ei me ko ‵nofo atu nei tatou i aso fakaoti o te lalolagi sē amioatua tenei.


4 What, then, are valueless things? 	 4 Tela la, ne a la a mea se aogā?


Four Reasons for Willing Cooperation 	 Pogai e Fa mō te Loto Fiafia o Faka‵logo


Meditate on verses that will help you maintain your neutrality under test. 	 Ke mafaufau ‵loto ki fuaiupu kolā ka fesoasoani atu ke tumau koe i te sē kau atu ki se feitu i taimi o tofotofoga.


He will give them perfect, endless life on a paradise earth. 	 Ka tuku atu ne ia ki a latou te ola ‵lei katoatoa, ko te ola e se mafai o gata i se lalolagi palataiso.


9. (a) How were the plans of Israel frustrated? (b) Sennacherib had what initial success in Judah? 	 9. (a) Kaia ne seki taunu ei a palani a Isalaelu? (e) Se a te mea ne manumalo muamua i ei a Sanelivi i Iuta?


Such qualities are vital for those taking the lead in true worship. 	 A vaegā uiga penā e tāua mō tino kolā e fai ne latou te takitakiga i te tapuakiga tonu.


God is not a mystery; he wants us to get to know him.—Acts 17:27. 	 A te Atua e sē se tino telā e se mafai o iloa ne tatou; e manako a ia ke iloa ne tatou a ia.—Galuega 17:27.


Disobedience by Solomon and by the nation of Israel resulted in what? 	 Ne a mea ne iku atu ki ei te se faka‵logo o Solomona mo te fenua o Isalaelu?


Please read Ephesians 5:22–6:4, and note the fine counsel that God’s Word gives to husbands, wives, and children. 	 Fakamolemole ke faitau ki te Efeso 5:22–6:4, kae ke onoono ki fakatakitakiga ‵gali kolā e tuku mai i te Muna a te Atua ki tāgata mo fāfine a‵vaga, mo tama‵liki.


After World War II, Europe was devastated and many of its people felt threatened by starvation. 	 Mai tua o te taua i te lua a te lalolagi, ne fakamaseigina a Eulopa kae ne iku atu ki te fia‵kai o tino e tokouke i konā.


People married, raised families, cultivated crops, and had livestock. 	 Ne a‵vaga a tino, puti aka olotou kāiga, ‵toki fatoaga, kae e isi foki ne olotou lafu manu.


Not surprisingly, many suffer from feelings of isolation, shame, anxiety, depression, and anger. 	 E se ‵poi tatou, i te tokoukega o tino ko pokotia ne lagonaga o te fia nofo tokotasi, ma, manavase, māfatia, kae kaitaua.


If I waved my hand to and fro against the fatherless boy, when I would see need of my assistance in the gate, let my own shoulder blade fall from its shoulder, and let my own arm be broken from its upper bone.” 	 Kafai ne fakaloiloi ne au se tamaliki ko seai ne ana mātua, me e iloa ne au i au e mafai o manumalo i te fono tulafono, ko ‵tau la ei o fatifati aka oku lima, kae ke to keatea foki mai i oku tuauma.”


Someone who is considerate of others, who is adaptable, and who has a positive spirit? 	 Se tino telā e amanaia ki nisi tino, e faigofie ana uiga, kae e loto fesoasoani?


HEALTH 	 OLA ‵LEI


It grows slowly as it surrounds the trunk of a host tree. 	 E ola malielie kae fakatamilomilo ne te lakau tenā a te tafito o se isi lakau.


It is full of expressions of faith, praise, and appreciation.—1 Sam. 1:5-7, 12-16; 2:1-10. 	 Se fakaasiga lasi ‵ki o te fakatuanaki, tavaega, mo te loto fakafetai.—1 Samu. 1:5-7, 12-16; 2:1-10.


How can a tendency to complain be overcome? 	 E mafai pefea o manumalo koe i te uiga ko te loto muimui?


The sick, the infirm, and the elderly in the congregation teach new ones what endurance involves. 	 E akoako atu ne tino ma‵saki, tino sē katoatoa olotou foitino, mo tino ma‵tua i te fakapotopotoga a tino ‵fou ke iloa ne latou a mea kolā e aofia i te kufaki.


And what benefits can we expect to reap from being on time? 	 Ne a mea aoga e mafai o maua ne tatou mai te oko atu i te taimi tonu?


A young nun made sexual advances toward me. 	 Ne fakafāfine mai se sina talavou ki a au.


With the Bible’s help, we can cultivate “the new personality” and shun corruption 	 Fakatasi mo te fesoasoani mai te Tusi Tapu, e mafai ei ne tatou o fakamalosi aka a uiga ‵fou kae ‵teke atu ki faifaiga sē fakamaoni


Abstinence from blood remains the standard for true worshipers today.—Acts 15:28, 29. 	 E tumau eiloa te manakoga tenei e uiga ki te toto mō tino tapuaki ‵tonu i aso nei.—Galuega 15:28, 29.


The same is true with the door of communication. 	 E penā foki mo te mataloa o fesokotakiga.


Because of our imperfect nature, our figurative heart tends to be treacherous and desperate. 	 Ona ko te ‵tou tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa, e mafai eiloa ne ‵tou fatu fakatusa o faka‵se tatou kae e ma‵saki foki.


And are we not happy to stand up for the true God, Jehovah, and to explain to others how he will put an end to Satan and to mankind’s woes? 	 Kae e mata, e se fia‵fia tatou o ‵lago atu ki te Atua tonu, ko Ieova, kae ke fakamatala atu ki nisi tino a te auala ka fakaseai ei ne ia a Satani mo fakalavelave o tino?


Unfortunately I believe it to be illusory. . . . 	 Kae e fakafanoanoa me e talitonu au me se manatu faka‵se tino fua te mea tenei. . . .


So let us be determined to continue submitting to Jehovah, showing him that we view his molding as an expression of his love for us.—Prov. 3:11, 12. 	 Tela la, ke na fakaiku aka ne tatou ke tumau i te faka‵logo ki a Ieova, mai te fakaasi atu me e ‵kilo atu tatou ki tena fulifuliga e pelā me se fakaasiga o tena alofa ki a tatou.—Faata. 3:11, 12.


This may sound incredible to some, yet after saying that the dead would hear his voice, Jesus said: “Do not marvel at this.” 	 Kāti e faigata o tali‵tonu ki ei a nisi tino, kae i tua o tena faimaiga me ka lagona ne tino ‵mate a tena leo, muna a Iesu: “Sa ofo koutou i te mea tenei.”


Or, ‘Who has first given to him, so that it must be repaid to him?’ 	 Ko oi se tino ne fai meaalofa ki a ia, ko te mea ke toe taui mai?’


(2 Chron. 33:12, 13) We have no record of the exact words Manasseh uttered in those prayers, but we can imagine that they may in some ways have paralleled those of King David, as recorded in Psalm 51. 	 (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 33:12, 13) E se iloa tonu ne tatou a pati a Manase ne fai atu i ‵talo konā, kae e mafai o fakaataata ne tatou me kāti e tai ‵pau mo ‵talo a te tupu ko Tavita, e pelā mo mea e tusi i te Salamo 51.


16:29—In what way were the Israelites to ‘afflict their souls’? 	 16:29, Tusi Paia, Samoa—I te auala fea e ‵tau ei mo tino Isalaelu o ‘fakapuapuagatia ne latou a latou eiloa’?


Instead, by unselfishly recommending that Chimham receive the benefits offered, Barzillai revealed the kind of man that he was at heart. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne fakaasi atu ne Pasilai ana uiga ‵tonu e auala i tena lotomalie o tuku atu te avanoaga telā ne ofo atu ki a ia, ki a Kimeama.


Still, when they make a real effort to do so, they are, in effect, telling their fellow believers, ‘You are important to me.’ 	 Kae kafai e taumafai malosi latou ke masaua a igoa, ko fai ‵tonu atu latou ki olotou taina, ‘A koutou e tāua ki a au.’


What Is the Sabbath? 	 Se a te Sapati?


He thanked Jehovah for providing his Word, so that ‘a young man could cleanse his path.’—Psalm 119:9. 	 Ne fakafetai atu a ia ki a Ieova me ne maua ne ia Tena Muna, ko te mea ke “tausi tena olaga ke ‵ma.”—Salamo 119:9.


“Run With Endurance” the Race for Life 	 ‘Tele mo te Kufaki’ i te Fakatau‵telega ki te Ola


Consider the power that the written Word of God can have on the lives of honesthearted individuals. 	 Ke mafaufau ki te malosi o te Muna tusia a te Atua ki olaga o tino loto fakamaoni.


(Luke 4:1-13) When confronting his religious opposers, Jesus used God’s Word as his authority. 	 (Luka 4:1-13) I taimi ne fakafesagai atu ei a ia ki tino lotu ‵teke, ne fakaaoga ne Iesu te Muna a te Atua e pelā me se mea ke fakatonutonu a ia.


“You don’t need an organization to direct you,” some may say. 	 “E se manakogina ne koe se fakapotopotoga ke takitaki ne ia koe,” kāti ka fai mai penā nisi tino.


It did not involve dedication to Jehovah, since Jesus was already part of God’s dedicated nation of Israel. 	 E se aofia i ei a te tukuatuga ki a Ieova, me ko oti ne fai a Iesu e pelā me se vaega o te fenua o te Atua telā ne tukugina atu, ko Isalaelu.


Jehovah God provides such support in various ways. 	 E fesoasoani mai eiloa a te Atua ki a tatou i auala kese‵kese.


Confusion About the Teaching of the Resurrection 	 Akoakoga Faka‵numi e Uiga ki te Toetuga


The hour came when Jesus, by his sacrificial death, ended the Jewish system of worship based on the Law of Moses. 	 Ne oko mai te itula e auala i tena mate pelā me se taulaga, kae ne gata atu ei a fakanofonofoga faka-Iutaia kolā ne fakavae ki te Tulafono a Mose.


(Ecclesiastes 4:13) The Bible states: “Gray-headedness is a crown of beauty when it is found in the way of righteousness.” 	 (Failauga 4:13) E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “A te ola loa ko te taui o tino amio‵tonu, a te ulu sina ko te kalauna ‵malu tenā.”


Advertised public talks were also featured during Brother Russell’s sixth and seventh trips, in 1911. 	 A lāuga mō tino katoa kolā ne fakasalalau atu ne te taina ko Russell i te ono mo te fitu o ana malaga, i te 1911.


Is it not comforting to know that soon God will fulfill his promise to end all suffering? 	 E a, e se fakamāfanafana mai ke iloa atu me ko pili o fakataunu ne te Atua a tena tautoga ke fakaseai a logo‵maega katoa?


Jehovah did not do that, but he allowed Satan to test Job, stating: “Everything that he has is in your hand.” 	 Ne seki fai ne Ieova a te mea tenā, kae ne talia ne ia a Satani ke tofotofo aka ne ia a Iopu, kae fai atu: “Ko pule koe i ana mea katoa.”


Lamech had given his son the name Noah—probably meaning “Rest; Consolation”—and had prophesied that Noah would fulfill the significance of his name by leading mankind to a rest from toiling on cursed ground. 	 Ne tuku atu ne Lameko ki tena tama tagata a te igoa ko Noa—kāti e fakauiga ki te “Malōlō; Fakamafanafana”—kae ne ‵valo atu ne ia me ka fakataunu ne Noa a te uiga o tena igoa mai te ‵taki atu o tino ke malōlō mai te galue ‵mafa ki te laukele telā ko oti ne fakamalaia.


In effect, Paul spoke for all of us when he said: “We know that the Law is spiritual; but I am fleshly, sold under sin. 	 E tonu, ne faipati a Paulo mō tatou katoa i ana pati konei: “E iloa ne tatou a te Tulafono se mea faka te Agaga; ka ko au se tagata faka te lalolagi, ne ‵togi atu e pelā mo se pologa ki te agasala.


20 In the last days of his evil rule, Satan is bent on wiping out the standards of respectful conduct that Jehovah has established. 	 20 I aso fakaoti o tena pulega masei, e taumafai malosi eiloa a Satani ke fakaseai a tulaga o amioga āva kolā ne fakatoka ne Ieova.


22 “The knowledge of Jehovah.” 	 22 “Te malamalama i uiga o te Aliki [ko Ieova].”


(Luke 8:1) Jesus himself said: “I must declare the good news of the kingdom of God, because for this I was sent forth.” 	 (Luka 8:1) Ko Iesu eiloa telā ne fai mai: “E ‵tau foki o folafola atu ne au te tala ‵lei o te Malo o te Atua ki nisi fa‵kai, me tenā eiloa te mea ne uga mai ei au.”


Few would dare to tell a mother at her son’s funeral to stop weeping. 	 E faigatā eiloa ke fai atu a tino ki se mātua i te mate o tena tama ke sa tagi.


The second article considers what the Scriptures say about the roles of husbands and wives. 	 E fakamatala mai i te mataupu i te lua a pati a te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki tiute o te tagata mo te fafine avaga.


In his first letter, Peter wrote: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for according to his great mercy he gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an incorruptible and undefiled and unfading inheritance. 	 I tena tusi muamua, ne tusi atu a Petelu: “Ke vikia te Atua te Tamana o te ‵tou Aliki ko Iesu Keliso, ona ko te lasi o tena alofa fakamagalo ne fai ei ne ia ke toe fa‵nau mai tatou ki loto i se fakamoemoega ola e auala i te ‵toe fakatumaiga o Iesu Keliso mai te mate, ki se tofi telā e se mafai o pala io me lailai kae e se mafai foki o galo.


Despite their best efforts, though, they may not have been able to do so. 	 Kae faitalia olotou toe taumafaiga ‵lei, e seki mafai eiloa o fai ne latou a soko.


Not knowing how to survive inhospitable conditions in the wild and not having the expertise to find his way safely to his destination, he would be putting his life in jeopardy. 	 Ona ko tena se iloa o ola i fakanofonofoga sē ‵lei i te togavao, kae seai sena poto o ‵sala tena auala ke oko atu mo te manuia ki te koga e fano a ia ki ei, ka tu atu eiloa tena ola i se tulaga fakamataku.


In Russia a sister traveling by bus offered a magazine to a fellow passenger. 	 I Lusia, ne ofo atu ne se tuagane telā ne faimalaga atu i se pasi se mekesini ki se tino e sagasaga i ana tafa.


It refers, not to a government, such as the Messianic Kingdom, but to a way of managing things.* The wonderful way in which Jehovah would administer things to accomplish his purpose involved a “sacred secret” that would progressively be made known over the centuries.—Ephesians 1:10; 3:9, footnotes. 	 E se fakasino atu ki se malo e pelā mo te Malo Faka-Mesia, kae ki se auala e fakatoka ei a mea.* A te auala fakaofoofogia telā ka fakatoka ne Ieova a mea ke fakataunu ei tena fuafuaga e aofia i ei “te fuafuaga ‵funa” telā ka fakaasi malielie mai i loto i te fia o senitenali.—Efeso 1:10; 3:9, fakamatalaga fakaopoopo i te New World Translation.


The elderly Christian sister who made that statement has read the entire Bible over 40 times, and she is not stopping. 	 A te tuagane Kelisiano matua telā ne fai ne ia a pati konā ne faitau ne ia a te Tusi Tapu kātoa e silia atu i te 40 taimi, kae e seki gata eiloa te faitauga a tou fafine.


He gave them the Law and the priesthood to educate them in his way. 	 Ne tuku atu ne ia a te Tulafono mo faitaulaga ke akoako ei latou e uiga ki ana auala.


He touched hearts, motivating people to act in harmony with the good news. 	 Ne ‵goto ifo ki loto o tino kae fakamalosi atu a ia ke ‵fuli olotou olaga e ‵tusa mo te tala ‵lei.


(1 Corinthians 11:1) And others are encouraged to be merciful, for mercy begets mercy.—Luke 6:38. 	 (1 Kolinito 11:1) Kae e fakamalosi atu foki ki nisi tino ke alofa ‵nau māfai e fai foki tatou penā.—Luka 6:38.


(See opening image.) 	 (Ke onoono ki te ata i te kamataga.)


After Elijah prayed, his God answered instantly, sending fire from heaven to consume an offering that Elijah had set out. 	 I te otiga ne ‵talo a Elia, ne tali atu eiloa tena Atua i te taimi tenā, mai te faka‵to ifo ne ia a te afi mai te lagi ke ‵sunu ei a te taulaga telā ne fakatoka ne Elia.


They were not distracted by his status or position. 	 Ne seki ‵poi latou ona ko tena tulaga.


16 Each member of the congregation would do well to make a self-examination and work to eliminate such traits. 	 16 Se mea ‵lei ke iloilo ifo a tino taki tokotasi i loto i te fakapotopotoga ki a ia eiloa kae galue o fakaseai atu a uiga penā.


How might we evaluate our pursuit of pleasure? 	 E fua aka pefea ne tatou te lasi o ‵tou ma‵nako ki fakafiafiaga?


What lessons are to be learned from the patience and endurance of Jehovah and of his faithful servants? 	 Ne a akoakoga e tauloto ne tatou mai te kufaki mo te fa‵ki o Ieova e pelā foki mo ana tavini fakamaoni?


18 As a youth, David was often outside, shepherding the flocks. 	 18 I te taimi koi talavou ei, ne masani a Tavita o nofo i tua o tausi te lafu mamoe.


Mental. 	 Te ‵Mā Faka-te-Mafaufau.


This might mean spending the rest of his life there. 	 E mafai o fakauiga te mea tenei ki te nofo atu i konā i tena olaga kātoa.


Why? Because your circumstance as a youth may be somewhat special. For example, you may have been raised in the truth. 	 I te feitu tenā, kāti e manakogina ke iloilo faka‵lei aka ne koe a tou manakoga, maise loa māfai ne puti aka koe i te munatonu.


(Matthew 23:8, 9) In these and many other respects, there are parallels between the early Christians and Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 (Mataio 23:8, 9) E ‵pau eiloa a Kelisiano i aso mua mo Molimau a Ieova i te feitu tenei e pelā foki mo nisi mea aka.


Why do we need to discuss how to provide consolation for the bereaved? 	 Kaia e manakogina ei ke sau‵tala tatou ki auala kolā e mafai o fakamafanafana atu ki se tino telā ne mate atu sena tino pele?


16 When the king and the people submitted to Jehovah’s sovereignty, they enjoyed His protection and blessing. 	 16 Kafai ne fakalogo a te tupu mo tino ki te pulega a Ieova, ne maua eiloa ne latou Tena puipuiga mo fakamanuiaga.


A rafter, on the other hand, is a bulky length of timber used to hold up the roof of a house. 	 A ko te potu lakau, se lakau telā e mafai o ‵lago atu ki te tuāfale o se fale.


When we study God’s Word and do as it says, we oppose the Devil and draw close to God. 	 I te taimi e suke‵suke ei tatou ki te Muna a te Atua kae fai a mea kolā e fai mai i ei, ko ‵teke atu tatou ki te Tiapolo kae fakapili‵pili atu ki te Atua.


God is willing and eager to share his spirit with you if you earnestly request it. 	 E toka kae fiafia te Atua ke tuku atu tena agaga ki a koe māfai e akai atu koe ki ei.


There is an endless supply of this gift, so why not ask to have it in abundance?—Isa. 40:28-31. 	 E seai se gatamaiga o te tukumaiga o te meaalofa tenei, tela la, kaia e se fakamolemole ‵soko atu ei koe ke maua ne koe?—Isa. 40:28-31.


“NO CAREFUL student of the Bible can fail to be impressed with the stress that is laid on the death of Christ,” stated the fourth issue of this magazine back in October 1879. 	 “KAFAI e sukesuke faka‵lei se tino ki te Tusi Tapu, ka lavea ne ia a te tāua o te mate o Keliso,” ko pati i te mataupu e fa o te mekesini i a Oketopa 1879.


5 One idea that the Devil promotes is that a big name in the world, accolades from men, and pockets full of money automatically result in a happy life. 	 5 E tasi te manatu telā e fakamalosi aka ne te Tiapolo ko te mauaga o se igoa takutakua i te lalolagi, ko tavaega mai tino, mo tupe e uke, e iku atu ei ki te mauaga o se olaga fiafia.


My wife, Maria, learned the truth in Ukraine in the middle of World War II. 	 Ne tauloto taku avaga, ko Maria, ki te munatonu i Ukraine i te kogaloto eiloa o te Taua i te Lua a te Lalolagi.


Furthermore, we are comforted by the hope of the resurrection. 	 E se gata i ei, e fakamafanafanagina tatou ne te fakamoemoega e uiga ki te toetuga.


God’s spirit enabled Paul to overcome the influence of wicked spirits 	 Ne fakamalosi a Paulo ne te agaga o te Atua ke mafai ne ia o fakaseaoga te ma‵losi o agaga ma‵sei


3 Prayer—Why? 	 3 Kaia e Fai ei ne Tino a Mea Ma‵sei?


Entering the temple courtyard, this man felt unworthy to come to the customary place of prayer. 	 Ne taku atu ne Iesu Keliso se tala e uiga ki se vaegā tagata penā, se tino ao lafoga telā ne takalia‵lia a tino ki ei.


Who share in the rejoicing when the seed of truth bears fruitage? 	 Ko oi e aofia i tino fia‵fia i te taimi ne fua mai ei ne te fuaga o te munatonu a fuataga?


For example, remembering that Joseph took to flight at the immoral advances of the wife of Potiphar would surely encourage us to flee from similar advances at our place of work, at school, or elsewhere. 	 E pelā mo te masaua ne tatou me ne tele keatea Iosefa mai taumafaiga a te avaga a Potifala ke ‵moe laua, ka fakamalosi mai eiloa ki a tatou ke ‵tele keatea mai vaegā fakamalosiga penā i ‵tou koga ga‵lue, i te akoga, io me i so se koga.


(2 Pet. 3:13) None of us want to miss out on that special privilege. 	 (2 Pe. 3:13) E seai se tino e manako ke galo atu i a ia a te tauliaga fakapito tenā.


11 Paul gives us another word of caution when he writes: “Neither become idolaters, as some of them did; just as it is written: ‘The people sat down to eat and drink, and they got up to have a good time.’” (1 Corinthians 10:7) Paul is referring to the occasion when the Israelites prevailed upon Aaron to make a golden calf. 	 E pela mo muna a te Tusi, ‘A tino ne ‵nofo ki lalo o ‵kai kae inu, ne ‵tu ake foki ki luga o ‵saka.’ ” (1 Kolinito 10:7) Ne fakauiga a pati a Paulo konā ki te taimi ne kinau ei te kau Isalaelu mo Alona ke faite aka ne ia se pulumakau aulo.


8 The Bible also describes many loyal individuals. 	 8 E maua foki i loto i te Tusi Tapu a fakaakoakoga e uke o tino kolā ne a‵lofa fakamaoni.


15 Jesus did not crave to be honored by the religious or political leaders of his day. 	 15 Ne seki manako a Iesu ke fakaaloalogina a ia ne takitaki lotu io me ko tino fakapolitiki i ona aso.


The context indicates that James had first in mind the older men, or “teachers,” of the congregation. 	 E fakaasi mai i te mataupu saukātoa me ne mafaufau muamua a Iakopo ki tāgata ma‵tua, io me ko “faiakoga” i te fakapotopotoga.


Why didn’t I pioneer when I had the opportunity? 	 Kaia ne seki paenia ei au i te taimi ne maua ei ne au te avanoaga?


Jesus said: “If you know these things, happy you are if you do them.”—John 13:17. 	 Muna a Iesu: “Ko iloa nei ne koutou a te mea tonu; amutia koutou manafai e fai ne koutou!”—Ioane 13:17.


Jesus urged us: “Stop judging that you may not be judged.” 	 Ne fakamalosi mai Iesu ki a tatou: “Sa fakamasino atu ki nisi tino, ko te mea ke mo a e fakamasino koutou ne te Atua.”


Many have allowed the pursuit of material things to distract them from keeping their eyes on the prize. 	 Ko oti ne talia ne tino e tokouke a te ‵sala atu ki manakoga faka-te-foitino ke fai ei ke sē ‵saga atu latou ki te taui tenā.


Jacob sought to make peace with Esau, but not because Jacob had erred against his brother and owed him an apology. 	 Ne taumafai eiloa a Iakopo ke maua se vā filemu mo Esau, kae e se fakauiga i ei me ne ‵se a Iakopo kae e ‵tau o fakatoese atu a ia ki tena taina.


(Psalm 133:1, 3) We share in that blessing if we are present and attentively follow the spiritual program. 	 (Salamo 133:1, 3) E maua ne tatou te fakamanuiaga tenā māfai e ‵kau kae fakalogo‵logo faka‵lei tatou ki te polokalame faka-te-agaga.


Akinori when he was a businessman (left) and with his wife happily sharing Bible truth today 	 Ko Akinori i te taimi ko fai ei mo fai se tino faipisinisi (feitu fakamaui) mo tena avaga kolā e fakaasi atu ne laua mo te fiafia a te munatonu i te Tusi Tapu i aso nei


(Ecclesiastes 5:12) It takes time and money to fix, clean, maintain, and protect our material possessions. 	 (Failauga 5:12) E uke a taimi mo tupe e fakamāumāu ki te faitega, ‵fuluga, tausiga mo te puipuiga o ‵tou kope faka-te-foitino.


Sin appeared in the spirit realm because of the rebellion by an angel, who came to be called Satan (Resister) and Devil (Slanderer). 	 Ne sae mai te agasala i te lagi ona ko te ‵tekeatuga a se agelu, telā ne fakaigoa fakamuli ko Satani (te Tino ‵Teke) io me ko te Tiapolo (te Tino Fatufatu).


We are told that people will “call upon the name of Jehovah” and will “serve him shoulder to shoulder.” 	 E fai mai ki a tatou me i tino ka ‘ka‵laga atu ki te igoa o Ieova’ kae ka “tavini fakatasi atu ki a ia.”


(Read 2 Chronicles 15:2.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Nofoaiga Tupu 15:2.)


(Rev. 17:1-6) This harlot fittingly stands for all false religion, foremost of which are the churches of Christendom. 	 (Fakaasiga 17:1-6) E fakauiga a te fafine talitāgata tenei ki lotu ‵se katoa. E mautinoa eiloa me i lotu i Fenua Lotu Kelisiano ne vaega o Papelonia te Sili.


That naturally leads to sharing authority. 	 E iku atu te mea tenā ki te tukuatuga o te malosi pule ki nisi tino.


• What does fear of God mean, and how does it affect us? 	 • Se a te mea e fakauiga ki ei a te mataku ki te Atua, kae aofia pefea tatou i te mea tenei?


(1 Thess. 5:11) A sister who together with her husband coped with a severe trial some years ago recalls: “Being at the Kingdom Hall was like being held in Jehovah’s caring hands. 	 (1 Tesalonia 5:11) E fai mai ne se tuagane telā ne manumalo fakatasi mo tena avaga i se tofotofoga faigata i nai tausaga ko ‵teka ana mea e masaua: “A te nofo atu i te Kingdom Hall e pelā eiloa me ko puke mai a lima a‵lofa o Ieova ki a koe.


(Prov. 4:18) When he ‘walked by spirit,’ it was no doubt easier for him to resist temptations to sin. 	 (Faataoto 4:18) I te taimi ne ‘ola ei a ia i te agaga,’ e mautinoa eiloa me ne faigofie atu ki a ia o ‵teke atu ki fakaosoosoga ke agasala.


What can each one in the congregation do to strengthen his brothers? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o fai ne tino taki tokotasi i te fakapotopotoga ke fakamalosi atu ei ki olotou taina?


December 1, 2010 	 Tesema 1, 2010


They did not give in to men simply to curry favor with them; neither should we. 	 Ne seki faka‵logo fua latou ko te mea ke fia‵fia mai a tino ki a latou, kae e se ‵tau foki o fai tatou penā.


However, the Scriptures show that all who serve God have a stewardship. 	 E ui i ei, e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu me i tino katoa kolā e tavini atu ki te Atua e fai pelā me ne situati.


3 Job was a wealthy and influential man, a patriarch of good moral character. 	 3 A Iopu se tagata maumea kae tāua, se ulu o te kāiga telā e ‵lei ana amioga.


Jehovah Elevated the “Servant” 	 Ko Fakamaluga ne Ieova te “Tavini”


16 Of course, making Jehovah’s heart glad involves more than simply talking about him. You also need to conform your conduct to his standards. 	 Ne tusi mai a te apositolo ko Ioane, penei: “Me e tenei te uiga o te alofa ki te Atua: ko te fakalogo ki ana fakatonuga.


If there is no smile in return, it could mean that there is a problem, and just listening to the other person may bring comfort.—Jas. 1:19. 	 Kafai e se fakamisikata mai a ia kāti se fakailoaga me isi se fakalavelave, kae ko te fakalogologo atu o tatou mo te amanaia tonu ki te tino tenā, e mafai eiloa o fai pelā me se fakamafanafanaga gali ki a ia.—Iako. 1:19.


Many questions remain for archaeologists and historians to work out regarding the sources of the copper riches in Bible times, as well as the mystery of the Nahal Mishmar hoard. 	 Koi uke eiloa a fesili e se iloa ne tino sukesuke ki mea mua mo tala mua e uiga ki te koga ne maua mai i ei a koloa kopa i taimi o te Tusi Tapu, e pelā foki mo te Pusa Koloa e igoa ki te Nahal Mishmar.


“Friend, loan me three loaves,” the host calls out. 	 Ne kalaga atu a ia: “Takaga, ke kaitalafu ne au ne falaoa e tolu.”


“Keep On Asking, and It Will Be Given You” 	 “Ke Tumau i te Fakamolemole Atu, Kae ka Tuku Mai ki a Koutou”


What evidence do you have that Jehovah God takes an interest in you? 	 Ne a fakamaoniga me e saga tonu atu eiloa a Ieova te Atua ki a koe?


2 A Christian can become so enamored with the attractions of Satan’s system of things—entertainment, work, possessions—that he does not realize that he is getting deeper into dangerous waters. 	 2 E mafai eiloa o faka‵segina se Kelisiano ne te gali o te lalolagi a Satani—e auala i fakafiafiaga, galuega, mo koloa—telā ko seiloa ei ne ia me ko takitaki atu a ia ki se tulaga fakamataku.


3 How important is personal study of the Scriptures? 	 3 E pefea te tāua ke fai a sukesukega totino ki te Tusi Tapu?


By conduct reflecting “the quiet and mild spirit, which is of great value in the eyes of God,” a wife may do more to win her husband over to true worship than she would by being too forward in speaking about Christian beliefs.—1 Pet. 3:1-4. 	 Mai te fakaasi atu o te ‘agaga filemu mo te agamalu, telā e tāua malosi i mua o te Atua,’ e ‵tau o uke atu a mea a te fafine avaga e fai ke ‵fuli ne ia tena avaga ki te tapuakiga tonu i lō te faipati atu fua e uiga ki ana talitonuga faka-Kelisiano.—1 Pe. 3:1-4.


Why Suffer and Die? 	 Kaia ne Logo‵mae Kae Mate?


(Heb. 11:19) And he will learn that the pain he suffered as he prepared to sacrifice Isaac has helped millions of faithful people to imagine Jehovah’s own pain as he provided his Son, Jesus Christ, as the ransom. 	 (Epe. 11:19) Ka iloa ne ia me i te logo‵mae telā ne fepaki mo ia i te taimi ne fakatoka ei ke ofo atu a Isaako, ne fesoasoani atu ki te fia miliona o tino fakamaoni ke fakaataata ne latou te logo‵mae o Ieova i te taimi ne tuku mai ei ne ia tena Tama, ko Iesu Keliso, e pelā me se togiola.


3. What has been the purpose of Jehovah’s long-suffering, and what is its limit? 	 3 E tiga eiloa e mafai o kufaki a tino, a Ieova ko te ‵toe fakaakoakoga sili o te uiga tenei.


The Israelites were instructed to “turn back” to God and to his ways. 	 Ne fakatonu atu ki te kau Isalaelu ke ‘fuli atu’ ki te Atua mo ana auala.


We should “observe intently the birds of heaven.” 	 E ‵tau mo tatou o “onoono faka‵lei ki manu eva i te lagi.”


He was not expecting some sort of heavenly “upgrade.” 	 Ne seki fakamoemoe a ia ke maua se “taui” faka-te-lagi telā e tai maluga atu.


▪ Help Yourself and Others by Using God’s Word 	 ▪ Fesoasoani Atu ki a Koe Eiloa mo Nisi Tino Mai te Fakaaogaga o te Muna a te Atua


Many people thus have an entirely wrong impression of Jehovah, thinking that he is uncaring and hard-hearted. 	 Tela la, e maua eiloa ne tino e tokouke a kilokiloga ‵se e uiga ki a Ieova, mai te mafau‵fau me e se atafai kae e se alofa mai foki a ia.


No, indeed, for Psalm 145 says: “Jehovah is near to all those calling upon him, to all those who call upon him in trueness. 	 Ikai, me e fai mai te Salamo 145: “E pili faeloa a ia ki a latou kolā e ka‵laga atu ki a ia, kolā e ka‵laga ki ei mo te loto fakamaoni.


[Jehovah] will send his angel ahead of you, and you will certainly take a wife for my son from there.” 	 Ka uga ne ia [ko Ieova] tena agelu i ou mua, ko te mea ke maua ne koe se fafine i kona mo fai te avaga a taku tama.”


By following their customs and participating in their festivals, the Israelites were practicing a mixed religion. 	 Mai te tau‵tali atu ki olotou tuu kae ‵kau atu foki ki olotou fakafiafiaga, ne fai ne te kau Isalaelu se tapuakiga fai valevale.


To this day, many of Jesus’ sayings are familiar to people the world over. 	 Ke oko mai eiloa ki aso nei, e tokouke a tino i te lalolagi kātoa ko masani ‵lei mo akoakoga a Iesu.


When we do this, peace flows just like a river, and justice like the waves of the sea.—Isa. 48:17, 18. 	 Kafai e fai ne tatou te mea tenei, ka fai eiloa ‵tou filemu e pelā me se vaitafe, kae ko te amiotonu e pelā mo galu o te tai.—Isa. 48:17, 18.


God’s holy spirit was and still is a seal, or an advance “token of what is to come” for anointed integrity keepers. 	 A te agaga tapu o te Atua ne fai kae koi fai eiloa e pelā me se fakamailoga, io me se ‘fakailoga o te fakamanuiaga katoatoa a te Atua i aso konei mai mua’ mō tino fakaekegina fakamaoni.


In concluding his psalm, David says to Jehovah: “You are my help and the Provider of escape for me.” 	 I te fakaotiga o tena salamo, e fai atu a Tavita ki a Ieova: “A koe ko toku fakaola, vave mai o fesoasoani ki a au.”


That condemned criminal is as good as dead.* 	 Ko ‵pau eiloa te tagata amio masei tenā mo se tino mate.*


(Matt. 24:9) Consequently, we are not surprised or discouraged when we meet up with opposition. 	 (Mataio 24:9) Tela la, e se ‵poi io me e loto vāi‵vai tatou māfai ko fe‵paki tatou mo ‵tekemaiga.


1, 2. (a) How did Andrew and Philip respond upon meeting Jesus? (b) Why do we say that we have more evidence of Jesus’ Messiahship than did first-century Christians? 	 1, 2. (a) Ne ‵saga atu pefea a Anitelea mo Filipo i te taimi ne fetaui ei latou mo Iesu? (e) Kaia e fai atu ei tatou me e maua ne tatou a fakamaoniga e uke atu i a Iesu ko te Mesia eiloa i lō Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua?


(Matt. 18:10) Referring to the righteous angels, the apostle Paul wrote: “Are they not all spirits for public service, sent forth to minister for those who are going to inherit salvation?” 	 (Mataio 18:10) Ne tusi mai a te apositolo ko Paulo e uiga ki agelu fakamaoni: “Kae ne a la agelu? Ne agaga katoa latou, kolā e tavini ki te Atua, kae e uga mai foki eiloa ne ia o fesoasoani ki a latou kolā ka maua ne latou a te fakaolataga.”


(Leviticus 23:2, 3, 36, 37) At a public assembly in the days of Ezra and Nehemiah, the Levites “were explaining the law to the people.” 	 (Levitiko 23:2, 3, 36, 37) I se maopoopoga mō tino katoa i aso o Esela mo Neemia, “ne fakamalamalama ki a latou a te Tulafono ne te kau sa Levi.”


19 What else can we do to allow holy spirit to operate in our lives? 	 19 Ne a nisi mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou ko te mea ke mafai o galue a te agaga tapu i ‵tou olaga?


He says of himself: “I, Jehovah, am your God, the One teaching you to benefit yourself, the One causing you to tread in the way in which you should walk.” 	 E fai mai a ia e uiga ki a ia eiloa: “Au ko te Aliki [ko Ieova] te otou Atua, telā e manako o akoako koutou ke ‵lei koutou kae fakatonutonu foki koutou i te auala e ‵tau o olo koutou i ei.”


(Matthew 5:3; 1 John 5:20) When Jesus reflected on the fact that some imperfect humans were having their names inscribed in heaven, “he became overjoyed in the holy spirit and said: ‘I publicly praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have carefully hidden these things from wise and intellectual ones, and have revealed them to babes.’”—Luke 10:17-21. 	 (Mataio 5:3; 1 Ioane 5:20) I te taimi ne mafaufau ‵loto ei a Iesu e uiga ki nisi tino sē ‵lei katoatoa kolā ne tusi olotou igoa i te lagi, “ne faka‵fonu a Iesu ne te Agaga Tapu ki te fiafia, kae fai ake: ‘Toku Tamana, te Aliki o te lagi mo te lalolagi! Au e fakafetai atu ki a koe, i te mea ko fakaasi ne koe ki tino seki akoakogina, a mea kolā ne ‵funa ne koe mai tino ‵poto mo tino kolā ne a‵koga.’ ”—Luka 10:17-21.


Helping them to avoid the snare of overconfidence, he exhorts: “Keep working out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”—Phil. 1:9; 2:12. 	 I te fesoasoani atu ke ‵kalo keatea latou mai te malei ko te fakamatamata, e fakamalosi atu a ia: “Ga‵lue mo te ma‵taku mo te polepole, ko te mea ke katoatoa te otou fakaolataga.”—Filipi 1:9; 2:12.


Certainly the man we are inside is being renewed from day to day. 	 Ka ko te motou malosi faka te Agaga e fakafou faeloa i aso takitasi.


Evidence points to the conclusion that the same was true of early copies of the Septuagint, a Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures. 	 Kāti ne maua foki a te igoa o Ieova i ‵kopi mua o te Septuagint, se ‵fuliga o Tusitusiga faka-Epelu ki te ‵gana Eleni.


In the autumn of 1989, the Berlin Wall came down. 	 I te 1989, ne fakamaofa ei te Pa i Pelini (Berlin Wall).


Today, many simply do not want to hear what the Bible says. 	 I aso nei, e se fia faka‵logo mai a tino e tokouke ki pati i te Tusi Tapu.


Doing so will help us to reject selfish cravings that could cloud our spiritual vision. 	 Ka fesoasoani mai te faiga tenā ke ‵teke atu tatou ki manakoga kaiū kolā e mafai o faka‵numi aka ei ‵tou kilokiloga ki mea faka-te-agaga.


Will the earth be burned up? 	 E mata, ka ‵sunu a te lalolagi ki te afi?


Then, how should the words you must be “born again” be understood? 	 Tela la, e ‵tau o pefea te ‵tou malamalama i te pati me e ‵tau mo koutou o “toe fa‵nau mai”?


For how long has injustice been part of human history? 	 E pefea te leva ne fai ei a faifaiga sē ‵tonu e pelā me se vaega o te olaga o tino?


He is helping us to display self-control, the ability to say no and to mean it! 	 E fesoasoani mai eiloa te tino tenā ke fakaasi atu ne tatou te loto pulea, mo te loto malosi ke ‵teke atu ki amioga ma‵sei!


COPING WITH SEGREGATION AND RACISM 	 KUFAKI I TE FIA FAKAMAVAE‵VAE MO TE FAKAILOGA TINO


The same is true spiritually. 	 E penā foki eiloa i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


3 Yes, since 1914 the good news of the Kingdom has taken on a thrilling new aspect. 	 3 E tonu, talu mai te 1914 ne aofia i te tala ‵lei o te Malo se vaega fakafiafia fou.


How are repentance and turning around an ongoing process? 	 E fai pefea a te salamō kae ‵fuli mai mo fai se mea telā e ‵tau o fai faeloa?


She is to be silent in the sense of not getting into disputes with a man. 	 E fakauiga tena fifilemu ki tena se aofia i kinauga mo te tagata.


Without doubt, it is all too easy for imperfect humans to bow to peer pressure, perverting justice. 	 E aunoa mo se fakalotolotolua, se mea faigofie ke pologa a tino sē ‵lei katoatoa ki fakamalosiga ma‵sei mai taugasoa, kae fuli ‵se ne latou a fakamasinoga ‵tonu.


(Proverbs 15:28) How vital it is that our words be like a gentle rain that soaks the ground and is beneficial, not like an unwelcome torrent that sweeps away everything in its path! 	 (Faataoto 15:28) E pefea la te tāua ke fai ‵tou pati e pelā me se vaiua e āfu fua telā e fakasiusiu ne ia te laukele kae aogā, kae sē fai pelā me se vaiua ‵to ‵lotu telā e faka‵tafe ne ia a mea katoa i tena auala!


Yet, he was not the only one to die. 	 Kae e se ko ia fua tokotasi ne mate.


According to Newsweek magazine, many individuals in secular societies lean toward “a kind of new orthodoxy” that, in effect, holds that “there is only one truth, and this truth is that there is no truth.” 	 E ‵tusa mo te mekesini ko te Newsweek, e ‵kilo atu a tino taki tokotasi e tokouke i fenua kolā e se ‵kau fakatasi i ei a malo mo lotu ki se “vaegā kilokiloga fou” telā e tali‵tonu me “e tasi eiloa te mea tonu, kae ko te mea tonu tenei e fai mai me e seai se mea tonu.”


I put off important things in order to do nothing—just to relax or watch TV instead. 	 E se fai sāle ne au a mea kolā e tāua ko te mea fua ke fai ne au a mea sē aoga—ke takatokato io me onoono i te TV.


Why will Jesus delight in making the appointment over all his belongings? 	 Kaia e fiafia ei a Iesu o ‵tofi aka a te tavini ke pule i ana kope katoa?


Your initial feelings about that person may be negative and can become long-lasting if nothing is done to improve them. 	 E mafai o se ‵lei ou lagonaga i te taimi muamua ki te tino tenā kae e mafai o tumau penā māfai e se gasue‵sue o na faka‵lei aka.


5 You may know some individuals who after dedicating themselves to Jehovah have been serving him faithfully for decades. 	 5 Kāti e iloa ne koe a nisi tino kolā ne tavini atu ki a Ieova mo te fakamaoni i te fia sefulu o tausaga mai tua o te lotou tukuatuga ki a ia.


16 In many places, trials of a different sort test the faith and endurance of our brothers. 	 16 I koga e uke, e tofotofo aka ne tofotofoga kese‵kese a te fakatuanaki mo te kufaki o ‵tou taina.


She was very brave throughout that difficult time. 	 Ne mafi ‵ki tou fafine i te taimi faigata tenā.


(Matthew 4:4; 6:33) Regrettably, many people focus their life almost exclusively on the acquiring of material things. 	 (Mataio 4:4; 6:33) Se mea fakafanoanoa, me e toeitiiti ko fakavae katoatoa ne tino e tokouke olotou olaga ki te mauaga o kope faka-te-foitino.


Can you recall more than one occasion when you felt Jehovah’s personal care in your life? 	 E mata, e masaua ne koe a taimi e uke i tou olaga ne lagona ei ne koe te tausiga a Ieova ki a koe?


(Isaiah 49:15) Those who are willing to put loyalty to God above all else are assured of his loving care. 	 (Isaia 49:15) E mautinoa eiloa me ka fakaasi atu eiloa ne te Atua te alofa atafai ki tino kolā e fakamuamua ne latou te lotou fakamaoni ki a ia.


Bear in mind Paul’s counsel on personal decisions about eating or not eating certain foods: “Let the one eating not look down on the one not eating, and let the one not eating not judge the one eating . . . 	 Ke masaua a pati fakatonutonu a Paulo ki fakaikuga totino e uiga ki te ‵kai io me ko te se ‵kai ki nisi mea‵kai: “A te tino telā e kai ki so se mea, ke se fakatauemu ne ia a ia telā e se kai ki ei . . .


Saulo left school without knowing how to read. 	 Ne tiakina ne Saulo te akoga e aunoa mo te iloa o faitau.


How does Satan deceive people? 	 E fakaloiloipefea ne Satani a tino?


What is revealed in various portions of the Bible? 	 Ne a mea ne fakaasi mai i fuaiupu kese‵kese i te Tusi Tapu?


The consequences of the defective legacy that Adam left his offspring were cumulative.—Romans 5:12. 	 Ne gasolo aka eiloa a ikuga ma‵sei o faifaiga masani ona ko te tulaga telā ne faka‵solo atu ne Atamu ki ana tama‵liki.—Loma 5:12.


Gradually, these Bible Students came to discern truths that had been obscured for centuries. 	 Mai i te tauloto malielie, ne malama‵lama ei a Tino A‵koga i te Tusi Tapu konei i muna‵tonu kolā ne seki iloa ne tino i te fia o senitenali.


Jordan Valley 	 Te Vaitafe ko te Iolitana


• What are some blessings that come from serving Jehovah? 	 E iloa pefea ne tatou me e sē alofa a Satani ki te kau talavou?


Was that unfair on Jehovah’s part? 	 E mata, ne fai ne Ieova se mea sē ‵tau?


I never let a year go by without writing to each of them. 	 E seai eiloa se tausaga e seke kae seki tusi atu au ki a latou taki tokotasi.


(Read John 15:25.) 	 (Faitau te Ioane 15:25.)


But Jehovah opens the eyes of honesthearted ones to help them realize that our public ministry is motivated by love for Jehovah and for neighbor. 	 Kae e ‵tala ne Ieova a mata o tino loto fakamaoni ke fesoasoani atu ke iloa ne latou me e fakamalosi tatou ne te alofa ki a Ieova mo ‵tou tuakoi ke fai te galuega talai.


Since Christ fulfilled the Law, are Christians obligated to keep the weekly Sabbath? 	 Ona ko te mea ne fakataunu ne Keliso a te Tulafono, e mata, e ‵tau mo Kelisiano o tausi ki te Sapati i vaiaso katoa?


However, I now recognize that I too have faults, like being too controlling. 	 Kae nei la, ko iloa ne au me e isi foki ne oku vāivāiga, e pelā mo te fia pule.


Perhaps without realizing it, do I despise sacred things?’ 	 Io me e aunoa mo te iloa tonu, e mata, e fakaseaogā ne au a mea tapu?


She was a widow who hospitably received God’s prophet Elijah and gave him food even during a time of extreme famine. 	 Ko oti ne mate te avaga a te fafine tenā kae ne talimālō faka‵lei ne ia te pelofeta a te Atua ko Elia ke oko ki te fagai ne ia i te taimi faigata o te oge.


In view of what had happened on the first journey, Paul did not want Mark to travel with them.—Read Acts 13:1-5, 13; 15:37, 38. 	 Ona ko te mea ne tupu i te malaga muamua, ne seki manako a Paulo ke faima‵laga fakatasi latou mo Maleko.—Faitau te Galuega 13:1-5, 13; 15:37, 38.


[Blurb on page 30] 	 [Te Manatu Taua i te itulau e 30]


God cannot be named or defined. 	 E se mafai o fakaigoa io me e fai mai se fakamatalaga e uiga ki ei.


Hitoshi Kato, who wrote a book on retirement, says that among older couples in Japan, many divorce proceedings are initiated by wives because of deep-rooted resentments accumulated over the years. 	 E fai mai a Hitoshi Kato, telā ne tusi ne ia se tusi e uiga ki tino litaea, me i avaga a tino ma‵tua i Tiapani kolā e ‵tala sāle e masani o fakamāfua ne avaga fāfine ona ko te ita fakamoemoe telā ko leva ne fakaputuputu aka ne latou i te fia o tausaga.


In May 1950, I was assigned to Haarlem. 	 I a Me 1950, ne ‵tofi ei au ke fano ki Haarlem.


Paul’s point was that to gain the prize in the race for life, it is essential for runners to remove hindrances of any sort. 	 E fai mai te Backgrounds of Early Christianity, penei: “Ne fakamalosi kae fakatau‵fai a tino Eleni e aunoa mo ne gatu o latou e ‵pei.”* Ke ‵tele atu i te auala tenei e mafai o se foliga tonu i aso nei.


The rich meaning of Jehovah’s name is, indeed, awe-inspiring. 	 E fakaofoofogia eiloa a te tāua o te uiga o te igoa o Ieova.


14 A Christian woman recently experienced the trauma of divorce when her husband left her after 12 years of marriage and began a relationship with another woman. 	 14 Ne oko atu ki se fafine Kelisiano te logo‵mae fakamuli nei mai te ‵talaga o tena avaga telā ko 12 tausaga te leva, i te taimi ne tiakina ei a ia ne tena avaga kae toe fiafai ki te suā fafine.


He told fellow believers in Corinth: “Out of much tribulation and anguish of heart I wrote you with many tears, not that you might be saddened, but that you might know the love that I have more especially for you.” (2 Cor. 2:4) It is evident that Paul put his heart into his work. 	 Ne fai atu a ia ki taina tali‵tonu i Kolinito: “Au ne tusi atu muamua ki a koutou i te fi‵ta mo te mafaufau sē toka, e pelā foki mo loimata ma‵ligi. Ne seki fai ne au a te mea nei ke fanoa‵noa ei koutou, kae ke fai mo mea ke iloa tonu ei ne koutou i te lasi o toku alofa mō koutou katoa.” (2 Kolinito 2:4) E fakamaoni mai eiloa me ne tuku katoatoa atu te loto o Paulo ki tena galuega.


Jesus was joyful in the fear of Jehovah 	 Ne fiafia malosi a Iesu ona ko te mataku ki a Ieova


(Philippians 4:6, 7) Such peace of heart and mind is unmatched by anything else. 	 (Filipi 4:6, 7) E se tāitāi eiloa o fetaui a te filemu o te loto mo te mafaufau mo so se isi mea.


12 True to Moses’ words that Jehovah himself would fight for the Israelites, superhuman forces now take over. 	 12 E ‵tusa mo pati a Mose me ka taua atu a Ieova mō te kau Isalaelu, ne ‵saga mai eiloa a te kau agelu.


(Ephesians 4:28) But they also take seriously Jesus’ words of caution: “No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. 	 (Efeso 4:28) Kae e ‵saga tonu atu foki latou ki pati fakaeteete a Iesu: “E seai se tino e mafai ne ia o tavini ki aliki e tokolua; me e takalialia a ia ki te suā tino, kae alofa ki te suā tino, e fakamaoni ki te suā tino kae sē fakamaoni ki te suā tino.


17 The last book of the Bible stirs our hearts with its vision of mankind lifted to perfection. 	 17 E fakamalosi aka a ‵tou loto ne fakaasiga i te tusi fakaoti o te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te ‵toe faka‵fokiatuga o tino ki te tulaga ‵lei katoatoa.


Instead, it will fill you with joy! 	 Kae ka fiafia malosi koe i ei!


Philip explained the meaning of the passage the man had been reading and went on to declare to him “the good news about Jesus.”—Acts 8:30-35. 	 Ne fakamatala atu ne Filipo te uiga o te mataupu tenā ne faitau ne ia kae ne folafola atu foki ei ne ia te “Tala ‵Lei e uiga ki a Iesu.”—Galuega 8:30-35.


How does the molding process work? 	 E fai pefea a te galuega ki te ‵fuliga?


The book of Second Kings portrays Jehovah as the Fulfiller of promises. 	 E fakaasi mai i te tusi ko te Lua Tupu me i a Ieova ko ia telā e fakataunu ne ia ana folafolaga.


Resurrection—A Long-Standing Hope 	 Te Toetu—Se Fakamoemoega ko Leva ne Fakamoe‵moe ki ei


Would you like to heal the breach? 	 E mata, e manako koe ke toe faka‵lei aka te va fakataugasoa o koulua?


When opposed by the Sadducees, the apostles would not stop teaching on the basis of Jesus’ name.—Acts 5:17, 18, 27-29. 	 I te taimi ne ‵teke atu ei a te kau Satukaio, ne seki mafai ne te kau apositolo o taofi aka te lotou akoako atu e uiga ki te igoa o Iesu.—Galu. 5:17, 18, 27-29.


It says that in this Devil-ruled world, even those in successful marriages will have “tribulation.” 	 E fai mai me i te lalolagi tenei e pule ne Satani, e pokotia foki a fakaipoipoga manuia i “fakalavelave.”


He states: “People judge others by what they look like, but I judge people by what is in their hearts.” (1 Samuel 16:7, Contemporary English Version) Remembering that fact can be of great encouragement to us. 	 Ana muna: “E fakamasino ne tino a nisi tino mai olotou foliga i tua, kae e fakamasino ne au a tino mai i mea i olotou loto.” (1 Samuelu 16:7, Contemporary English Version) E lasi ‵ki te fakamalosiga e maua ne tatou māfai e masaua ne tatou a te mea tenā.


The father is both head of his wife and the one primarily responsible for directing the children. 	 E fai a te tamana mo fai te ulu o tena avaga kae e panaki foki mo ia te fakatonutonuga o tama‵liki.


But remember this basic fact expressed by author Noam Chomsky: “Nobody is going to pour truth into your brain. 	 Kae ke masaua a te manatu tonu tenei ne fakaasi mai ne te tino tusitala ko Noam Chomsky: “E seai se tino e mafai o tuku atu ne ia te munatonu ki tou mafaufau.


‘God, Why Did You Allow This?’ 	 ‘Te Atua, Kaia ne Talia ei ne Koe te Mea Tenei?’


Praise Jah, you people!” 	 Viki atu koutou ki te Aliki [ko Ieova]!”


19 This situation reminds us of Israel’s Exodus from Egypt. 	 19 E fakamasaua mai ne te tulaga tenei ki a tatou a te Faka‵saoga o Isalaelu mai Aikupito.


(1 Kings 4:29-34) How did the nation of Israel fare during Solomon’s 40-year reign? 	 (1 Tupu 4:29-34) Ne manuia pefea te fenua ko Isalaelu i tausaga e 40 ne pule atu ki ei a Solomona?


Simone too looks back on her youth and says, “Deep within me there was a void and the belief that I wasn’t worth much.” 	 Ne mafaufau foki a Simone ki te taimi koi talavou ei a ia kae fai mai, “Ne talitonu au me e se na ko lasi toku aogā.”


You being upright, you will smooth out the very course of a righteous one. 	 A matou e tautali i mea e loto koe ki ei kae fakamoemoe ki a koe; ko koe e manako matou ki ei.”


Lasting rulership over “the peoples, national groups and languages” is vested in “someone like a son of man.” 	 E tuku atu te pulega tumau ki luga i “tino katoa o malo katoa mo gana kesekese” ke fai ne “se tino ola.”


By bringing “a heart of wisdom in,” or by exercising wisdom so that our remaining days are not wasted but are spent in a way that pleases Jehovah. 	 Mai i ‘te iloa ne tatou,’ io me ko te fakagalue aka o te poto ko te mea ke mo a ma māumāu a toe aso o ‵tou olaga, kae ke fakaaogā i se auala telā e fakafiafia atu ei ki a Ieova.


I found it helpful to meditate on the words of Isaiah 40:26. 	 Ne matea ne au me e fesoasoani ‵ki a te mafaufau ‵loto ki pati i te Isaia 40:26.


12 Jehovah’s Witnesses heed Paul’s example, as well as his words to Timothy. They recognize the power of God’s Word and make good use of it as they seek to show their neighbors appropriate words of hope and comfort. 	 E iloa ne latou te ‵mana o te Muna a te Atua kae e fakaaogā faka‵lei ne latou tena Muna i te taimi e taumafai ei latou o fakaasi atu ki olotou tuakoi a pati ‵lei e uiga ki te fakamoemoega mo fakamafanafanaga.


Consider: God’s people were tested and refined during the years following the establishment of God’s Kingdom in the heavens in 1914.* (Mal. 3:1-4) Then, in 1919, Jesus appointed “the faithful and discreet slave” over God’s cleansed people to give them spiritual “food at the proper time.” 	 Mafaufau la ki te mea tenei: Ne tofotofogina kae faka‵ma a tino o te Atua i tausaga mai tua ifo o te fakatuakaga o te Malo o te Atua i te lagi i te 1914.* (Mala. 3:1-4) Kae i te 1919, ne ‵tofi aka ne Iesu a te “tavini fakamaoni kae poto” ke takitaki ne ia a tino o te Atua kolā ko oti ne faka‵magina kae fakasoa atu ki a latou a mea‵kai faka-te-agaga “i te taimi tonu.”


Because of such supplication and for at least two other reasons, it seems that Jehovah answered Moses’ prayer and did not punish Aaron. 	 Ona ko te ‵talo fakamolemole tenā mo nisi pogai aka e lua, e foliga mai me ne tali atu a Ieova ki te ‵talo a Mose kae seki fakasala ne ia a Alona.


(Matthew 24:14) During the almost 2,000 years since Jesus’ death and resurrection, Christ has selected from among mankind those who, like Paul, will rule with him in his Kingdom.—Revelation 5:9, 10. 	 (Mataio 24:14) I tausaga kolā ko tai katoa nei te 2,000 talu mai te mate mo te toetuga o Iesu, ko oti ne filifili aka ne Keliso mai tino i te lalolagi nei a tino e pelā mo Paulo, ke pule fakatasi mo ia i tena Malo.—Fakaasiga 5:9, 10.


Jesus explained: “Two men will be in the field: one will be taken along and the other be abandoned; two women will be grinding at the hand mill: one will be taken along and the other be abandoned.” 	 Ne fakamatala mai a Iesu: “E tokolua tāgata e ga‵lue i te vao: e tokotasi e ave, kae tokotasi e tuku. E tokolua fāfine tuki saito i te koga tuki saito; e tokotasi e ave, kae tokotasi e tuku.”


The apostle Paul cautioned fellow believers to be careful that “there may be no fornicator nor anyone not appreciating sacred things, like Esau, who in exchange for one meal gave away his rights as firstborn.” 	 Ne fakailoa atu ne te apositolo ko Paulo ki taina mo tuagane ke fakaeteete “ke seai se tino i a koutou e fina ki amioga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau io me se tino telā e se fakatāua ne ia a mea tapu, e pelā mo Esau, telā ne fesuiaki ne ia tena tulaga toekimua mo se ‵kaiga fua e tasi.”


How do we respond to God’s command that we preach the good news? 	 E ‵saga atu pefea tatou ki te fakatonuga a te Atua ke folafola atu te tala ‵lei?


It was the rising world power of Assyria. 	 Ko te malo pule o te lalolagi telā ne sae aka, ko Asulia.


You can find the answers to those questions in the Bible, and they will greatly enhance your understanding and appreciation of what God and Jesus have done for you. 	 E mafai o maua ne koe a tali ki fesili konā i loto i te Tusi Tapu, kae ka momea aka i ei a tou malamalama mo tou loto fakafetai ki mea ne fai ne te Atua mo Iesu mō koe.


(Revelation 7:9; John 10:16) Much of this food at the proper time comes in the form of printed publications, such as The Watchtower, the Awake!, and other publications. 	 (Fakaasiga 7:9; Ioane 10:16) E aumai sāle te lasiga o meakai kolā e oko mai i te taimi tonu i tusi, pelā mo Te Faleleoleo Maluga, te Ala Mai!, mo nisi tusi aka.


(Read 1 Thessalonians 2:11, 12.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Tesalonia 2:11, 12.)


We will also consider how we can avoid one of Satan’s most corrupting influences. 	 Ka sau‵tala foki tatou ki te auala e mafai ei o ‵kalo keatea mai te ‵toe fakamalosiga matagā a Satani.


Love Righteousness With All Your Heart 	 Ke Fiafia ki te Amiotonu mo Tou Loto Kātoa


The emotion that moves Jehovah to be merciful is compared to the warm feeling that a nursing mother normally has for her child. 	 A te lagonaga telā e fakamalosi atu ei ki a Ieova ke fakaasi atu te alofa ‵nau e tai ‵pau eiloa mo te alofa o te mātua ki tena tama.


12 Do we extend hospitality to others by inviting them to our home for a meal or for some association and encouragement? 	 12 E mata, e fakaasi atu ne tatou te uiga talimālō mai te ‵kami mai o nisi tino ki ‵tou fale ke ‵kai, fakatasitasi kae fakamalosi atu te suā tino ki te suā tino?


(Job 2:9) Indeed, when tragedies or other difficult circumstances arise, the ensuing emotional turmoil can cause one to act irrationally. 	 (Iopu 2:9) E tonu, kafai ko ‵sae aka fakalavelave io me ko nisi fakanofonofoga faiga‵ta, a te manavase telā e oko fakatasi mai mo mea konā e mafai o fai ei ke gasuesue se tino e aunoa mo te mafaufau.


WEEK OF NOVEMBER 6-12, 2017 	 TE VAIASO I A NOVEMA 6-12, 2017


12 It is good for us to consider the work that is involved in making sure that we receive this regular flow of healthy spiritual provisions. 	 12 Se mea ‵lei ke mafau‵fau tatou ki te galuega telā e aofia i te faiga ke maua faeloa ne tatou a mea‵kai faka-te-agaga.