These articles highlight an effective method of Bible study and show how we can allow godly wisdom to influence our ministry and our personal life. 	 E faka‵mafa mai i mataupu konei se auala magoi i te faiga o sukesukega ki te Tusi Tapu kae fakaasi mai i ei te auala e mafai ei o talia ne tatou a te poto mai te Atua ke fakamalosi aka a ‵tou galuega talai mo ‵tou olaga totino.


How can prayer provide us with comfort? 	 E fakamafanafana mai pefea a ‵talo ki a tatou?


First, Jesus sought to change individual hearts, not political institutions. 	 A te mea muamua, ne taumafai a Iesu ke ‵fuli a loto o tino taki tokotasi, kae e se ko fakapotopotoga fakapolitiki.


Jesus ate that meal with his apostles, and then he instituted the Lord’s Evening Meal. 	 Ne ‵kai fakatasi a Iesu mo ana apositolo i te ‵kaiga tenā, kae i te otiga, kamata ei ne ia a te ‵Kaiga a te Aliki i te Afiafi.


They may induce enemy soldiers to fight among themselves or fool them into isolating themselves from the main fighting force. 	 E fai ne latou ke taua a sotia o te fili i a latou eiloa io me fakaloiloi ne latou ke ‵vae keatea latou mai te kautau.


According to most modern Bible translations, “the wicked spirit forces” here refer, not to an abstract principle of evil, but to powerful wicked spirit persons. 	 E ‵tusa mo ‵fuliga e uke o te Tusi Tapu fakamuli nei, a “malosi ma‵sei faka te tiapolo” konei e se fakasino atu ki mea ma‵sei i loto o tino, kae fakasino atu ki tino ma‵sei faka-te-agaga kae ma‵losi ‵ki.


(1 Samuel 18:7-11; 23:14, 15) In the first century, two Christian women, Euodia and Syntyche, disturbed the peace of an entire congregation with their arguing.—Philippians 4:2. 	 (1 Samuelu 18:7-11; 23:14, 15) I te senitenali muamua, ne fakamakosu ne fāfine Kelisiano e tokolua, ko Evotia mo Sunetui, a te filemu o te fakapotopotoga ona ko kinauga i te lā vā.—Filipi 4:2.


To understand the difference, let us consider first the meaning of the expression “kingdom of God.” 	 Ke malamalama i te ‵kese, ke na mafau‵fau muamua tatou ki te uiga o te tugapati ko te “malo o te Atua.”


10 Mankind, and particularly Christendom, has imitated the first-century nation of Israel. Leaders and people in general in Christendom prefer their own religious creeds over the truths of God that Jesus taught. 	 E ‵lei atu ki takitaki lotu mo tino i Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se olotou talitonuga fakavae i lō muna‵tonu e uiga ki te Atua kolā ne akoako mai ne Iesu.


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That you have this magazine in your hand is evidence that the Kingdom preaching work is being carried out today. 	 A te mauaga ne koe a te mekesini tenei se fakamaoniga foki me ko fai nei te talaiatuga o te Malo i te lalolagi kātoa i aso nei.


Repudiate Valueless Gods 	 ‵Teke Atu ki Atua se Aogā


Help Is Available 	 E Avanoa Mai Faeloa te Fesoasoani


Advanced age or failing health may place certain limits on what we can do in Jehovah’s service. 	 A te olaga matua io me ko te fakamasakisaki e mafai o taofi aka ei te uke o ‵tou mea e fai i te taviniga ki a Ieova.


Allow time for “unforeseen occurrence” 	 Ke fakaavanoa a taimi mō “fakalavelave ‵tupu fakafuasei”


In one Eastern European city, a 21-year-old Ethiopian man states: “If we want to go anywhere, we have to organize a group. 	 I se fa‵kai e tasi i Eulopa ki te Saegālā, ne fai mai se tagata Aitiope telā ko 21 ana tausaga: “Kafai e fia olo matou ki se koga, e ‵tau o olo atu matou i se potukau.


For instance, overseers were to be irreprehensible, moderate in habits, sound in mind, orderly, hospitable, qualified to teach, and exemplary as family heads. 	 E fai penei ona ko te mea e tuku mai a mea kolā e manakogina ke fai i te Muna a te Atua, telā ne fakaosofia ne te agaga tapu, kae ko te tino telā e fai ne ia te ‵tofiga tenei e fakaasi mai ne ia a fakamaoniga o fuataga o te agaga tenā.


With the help of God’s spirit, we can fully develop “the new personality,” which includes joy. 	 Mai te fesoasoani o te agaga tapu o te Atua, e mafai ne tatou o ati aka a “uiga ‵fou,” telā e aofia i ei te fiafia.


A SHEPHERD BOY IS CHOSEN FOR THE KINGSHIP 	 KO FILIFILI AKA SE TAMA TAGATA TAUSI MAMOE KE FAI MO TUPU


We are confident that Brother Schroeder has received his heavenly reward as an anointed Christian who truly did ‘take delight in the law of Jehovah.’—Psalm 1:2. 	 E tali‵tonu tatou me ko maua nei ne te Taina ko Schroeder a tena taui i te lagi e pelā me se Kelisiano fakaekegina telā ne ‘fiafia tonu ki tulafono a Ieova.’—Salamo 1:2.


(1 Kings 9:4) Maintaining your integrity to Jehovah God requires moral soundness in all areas of life. 	 (1 Tupu 9:4) A te fakatumauga o te ‵tou fakamaoni ki a Ieova te Atua e manakogina i ei a amioga ‵lei i feitu katoa o te olaga.


According to the disciple Jude, false teachers of that day were “disregarding lordship and speaking abusively of glorious ones.” 	 E ‵tusa mo te soko ko Iuta, a faiakoga ‵loi i aso konā ne “seki amanaia ki pulepulega kae faifaimuna foki ki tino ‵malu.”


If someone on a body truly needs correction, the One who has “eyes as a fiery flame” will see to it that this is done in His own time and way. 	 Kafai e ‵tau eiloa o fakatonutonu se toeaina, ka fakamautinoa aka ne te Tino telā e fai “ana mata e pelā me se afi ‵ka ulaula” ke fai a te mea tenei i te taimi mo te auala tonu o Ia.


(Matthew 6:25, 26, 28-30) Second, take one day at a time. 	 (Mataio 6:25, 26, 28-30) A te lua, manavase ki mea fua o te aso nei.


Jesus and Paul did not list all the historical, social, and political factors that are to blame for these world conditions. 	 Ka taofi ‵mau fua latou ki faiga matea o te ‵tou lotu, kae ‵teke ki tona ‵mana.” (2 Timoteo 3:1-5) E a, e se lavea ne koe me ko sili atu te ma‵sei o faifaiga e fai nei ne tino i lō aso mua?


(Proverbs 1:5) It may take self-control not to disturb others by whispering to our neighbors rather than giving the speaker our full attention. 	 (Faataoto 1:5) E manakogina eiloa te loto pulea ko te mea ke se fakalavelave atu tatou ki nisi tino mai te musu‵musu atu ki tino i ‵tou tafa i lō te ‵saga katoatoa atu ki te failauga.


Henri realized that the only way to help his family come back to the truth was for him to persevere faithfully. 	 Iloa aka ei ne Henri me i te auala fua e tasi e mafai ne ia o fesoasoani ki tena kāiga ke toe ‵foki mai ki te munatonu ko te taumafai malosi a ia o tumau i te fakamaoni.


They likely learned about God by listening to faithful older ones, from receiving divine revelations, or from reading reliable ancient documents. 	 Ne ma‵nako eiloa latou o tauloto e uiga ki te Atua mai te fakalogo‵logo ki tino ma‵tua fakamaoni, maua o fakaasiga mai te Atua, io me fai‵tau ki fakamatalaga i aso mua kolā e fakatuagagina.


Why Our Lives Have Real Meaning (P. Smith), 5/15 	 Te Pogai e Aoga Tonu ei ‵Tou Olaga (P. Smith), 5/15


Those who offer acceptable sacrifices to Jehovah enjoy his approval 	 E talia ne Ieova a tino kolā e ofo atu ne latou a taulaga kolā e fiafia a ia ki ei


SONGS: 72, 119 	 PESE: 72, 119


An Absorbing Log 	 Se Tala Fakaofoofogia


What can help a man to succeed in building up his household spiritually? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki se tagata ke manuia i te atiakaga o tena kāiga i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


The Bible is for the enlightenment of all mankind, but we as Jehovah’s servants especially appreciate it. 	 A te Tusi Tapu e fai pelā me se mainaga ki tino katoa, kae e sili atu eiloa te fakatāua ne tatou tavini a Ieova a te mea tenā.


“Keep in expectation,” Jehovah said. 	 Ne fai mai a Ieova: “Kae faka‵tali eiloa ki ei.”


Go On Walking as Jesus Christ Walked 	 Tumau i te Ola e Pelā mo Iesu Keliso


Rather, to the prophet Samuel, he appeared to be nothing more than a young shepherd boy. 	 Ne kilo atu fua a Samuelu ki tou tagata e pelā me se tamaliki e tausi ne ia a mamoe.


A Scriptural upbringing can protect one from getting caught in the trap of sexual immorality. 	 E mafai o puipui se tino mai te malei o amioga finalalolagi ne tena putiakaga talu mai te taimi koi foliki ei ki akoakoga i te Tusi Tapu.


If we allow him to mold us, the transformation that results is internal, or spiritual—precisely what we need in order to combat worldly influences. 	 Kafai e talia ne tatou ke ‵fuli tatou ne ia, a te ‵fuliga telā e iku mai i ei se mea i te loto, io me se mea faka-te-agaga—ko te mea tonu eiloa telā e manakogina ne tatou ke taua atu ki fakamalosiga a te lalolagi.


Later that year, the regular bombing of Britain began. 	 I te tausaga mai tua ifo, ne kamata foki o pōmu a Peletania.


However, additional research may contribute to your making meaningful comments at meetings—for example, at the Congregation Book Study or during highlights from the weekly Bible reading for the Theocratic Ministry School. 	 Kae ko te faiga o sukesukega fakaopoopo e mafai o tuku atu ei ne au tali aogā i taimi o fakatasiga—e pelā mo te Akoga i Potukau a te Fakapotopotoga io me ko mea tāua mai te faitauga faka-te-vaiaso ki te Tusi Tapu i te Akoga mō Tino Talai.


4 Gathering together has always been a key activity for Jehovah’s servants. 	 4 A te maopoopo fakatasi e tāua faeloa ki tavini a Ieova.


Eventually, he lost count of how many drinks he had throughout the day. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ko se mafai o lau ne ia te aofaki o ana meainu ma‵losi e inu i te aso.


The apostle Peter said: “Have love for the whole association of brothers.” (1 Peter 2:17) We love all our brothers and sisters because they are all fellow worshipers of Jehovah God. 	 Ne fai mai penei a te apositolo ko Petelu: “A‵lofa ki otou taina talitonu” katoa. (1 Petelu 2:17) E a‵lofa tatou ki ‵tou taina mo tuagane katoa me i a latou ne taina tapuaki katoa ki a Ieova te Atua.


Paul provided a general outline of how training can be provided when he told Timothy: “You, . . . my child, keep on acquiring power in the undeserved kindness that is in Christ Jesus; and the things you heard from me that were supported by many witnesses, these things entrust to faithful men, who, in turn, will be adequately qualified to teach others.” (2 Tim. 2:1, 2) Timothy learned by serving alongside the apostle, an older man. 	 Ne tuku mai ne Paulo te auala ke fai ei a fakaakoakoga konei i te taimi ne fai atu ei a ia ki a Timoteo: “E taku tama, fai ke maua faeloa ne koe te ‵mana e auala i te alofa tauanoa telā e maua mai te ‵kau fakatasi mo Keliso Iesu, mo mea kolā ne lagona ne koe mai i a au kae ‵lago atu ki ei a molimau e tokouke, ko mea konei ke tuku atu ki tāgata fakamaoni kolā e toka ‵lei o akoako atu a mea konei ki nisi tino.” (2 Timo. 2:1, 2) Ne uke a mea ne tauloto ne Timoteo mai te ga‵lue fakatasi mo te apositolo ko Paulo, se toeaina.


Meditating on the words of Solomon’s inauguration prayer will enhance our appreciation for these and other aspects of God’s personality. 	 E lasi te ‵tou loto fakafetai mō mea konei e pelā foki mo nisi vaega o uiga o te Atua mai te mafaufau ‵loto ki te ‵talo a Solomona i te fakaulufalega o te faletapu.


One flight after another got canceled. 	 Ne taofi aka eiloa a malaga e uke a vakalele.


20 Reverence for God should be evident in your prayers. 	 20 E ‵tau eiloa o lavea atu te āva ki te Atua i au ‵talo.


Your Father Knows What You Need 	 E Iloa ne te Otou Tamana Otou Manakoga


I just learned some Latin, studied the lives of the “saints,” and worshipped Mary. 	 Fatoa tauloto ne au te ‵gana Latina, kae sukesuke ki olaga o te “kau tapu” kae tapuaki atu ki a Malia.


Instead, they dropped sharply. 	 Kae ne olo ifo ki lalo a ‵togi o ana mea.


(Read Exodus 12:24-27; Deut. 6:20-23) Hence, the Passover would have meaning as “a memorial” even for children.—Ex. 12:14. 	 (Faitau te Esoto 12:24-27; Teu. 6:20-23) Tela la, ke oko foki ki tamaliki, ka fai a te Paseka pelā me “se fakamanatuga” ki a latou.—Eso. 12:14.


After that, sacrifices in the manner stipulated by the Law were no longer possible. 	 Mai tua ifo i ei, ne seki toe mafai ne tino o ofo atu a taulaga i te auala telā ne fakatonu mai ei ne te Tulafono.


(Matt. 7:5; Luke 6:42) If we are determined to do good and treat others well, we will not be harsh critics, always looking for a figurative straw in our brother’s eye. 	 (Mataio 7:5; Luka 6:42) Kafai e ma‵nako malosi tatou o fai te mea ‵lei ki nisi tino, e se fai tatou e pelā mo tino mataonoono kolā e ‵kilo faeloa ki te potu lakau i mata o ‵tou taina.


17 Job, a faithful man from pre-Christian times, also looked forward to a resurrection. 	 17 Ne olioli foki eiloa a Iopu, se tagata fakamaoni i aso mua, ki te toetuga.


Is there any hope of a resurrection for a baby that dies in its mother’s womb? 	 E mata, e isi se fakamoemoega ke toe fakatu mai se pepe e lele io me e mate i te taimi e fanau mai ei?


3 Those Christians needed keen discernment and spiritual perception to recognize the turn of events and flee. 	 3 Ne manakogina ne Kelisiano konā a te loto malamalama mo te mainaga faka-te-agaga ke lavea atu a te fakataunuga o pati a Iesu telā ne ‵tau ei o ‵tele latou keatea.


In line with that, the fine deeds of a physical nature, such as healing the sick, did more than help the needy. 	 Ko tena uiga, ne seki gata fua te aogā o galuega ‵lei i te feitu faka-te-foitino, e pelā mo te faka‵leiga o masaki, mo te fesoasoani atu ki tino fakaa‵lofa.


This lack of faith led to their preferring demon-controlled Egypt to the Promised Land. 	 A te se lava o te lotou fakatuanaki, ne fai i ei ke fia ola latou i Aikupito telā e takitaki ne temoni i lō te Fenua o te Folafolaga.


• What fact do we need to help others to understand? 	 • Ne a manatu e ‵tau o fesoasoani atu tatou ki nisi tino ke malamalama i ei?


8:26, 27—Why did Moses say that Israel’s sacrifices would be “detestable to the Egyptians”? 	 8:26, 27—Kaia ne fai atu ei a Mose me “ka sē fia‵fia a tino Aikupito” ki taulaga a te kau Isalaelu?


16 The wicked could not evade the execution of Jehovah’s judgment upon them by digging “down into Sheol,” figuratively denoting attempts to hide in the lowest parts of the earth. 	 16 E se mafai o ‵sao a tino ma‵sei i te fakamasinoga a Ieova mai te keli “ifo . . . ki lalo i te lalolagi o tino mate,” i olotou taumafaiga o ‵muni i toe koga ‵poko o te lalolagi i se auala fakatusa.


The increase will continue. 	 Ka tumau eiloa te gasoloakaga ki luga.


Let your utterance be always with graciousness, seasoned with salt, so as to know how you ought to give an answer to each one.” 	 Ke isi se alofa i otou pati e fai sāle, ke faka‵kona foki ki te masima ke tumau tena aogā, ko te mea ke iloa ne koutou o tali atu ki so se tino e fesili mai ki a koutou.”


Explain the meaning of the term “concealed in” Christ. 	 Fakamatala mai a te tugapati ko te mea “funa” i a Keliso.


IF YOU were going to travel on an unfamiliar trail, you might want to take along a map and a compass. 	 Ka fesoasoani atu a te mape ke iloa ne koe a te koga ko oko koe ki ei kae ke iloa foki ne koe a te auala tonu.


That culminated in devastation in 607 B.C.E., according to Bible chronology. 	 Ne iku atu i ei ki te fakamaseiga katoatoa telā ne fai i te 607 T.L.M. e ‵tusa mo te fakasologa o mea i te Tusi Tapu.


Gambling is “almost a universal vice whose appeal has spread like a brushfire,” says the book Internet Gambling. 	 A te kemupolo “se malei telā e toeitiiti ko salalau atu i te lalolagi kātoa e pelā me se togavao e ‵ka,” ko pati i te tusi ko te Internet Gambling.


Jehovah comforted Abraham by assuring him that if only 50 righteous people could be found, He would not destroy Sodom. 	 Ne fakamafanafana ne Ieova a Apelaamo mai te fakatalitonu atu ki a ia me kafai e toko 50 fua a tino amio‵tonu, ka se fakamasei eiloa ne Ia a Sotoma.


(Proverbs 21:19) If you are a wife in such a marriage, ask yourself, ‘Is my disposition making it difficult for my husband to be around me?’ 	 (Faataoto 21:19) Kafai a koe se vaegā fafine avaga penā, ke fesili ifo ki a koe eiloa, ‘E mata, e fai ne aku faifaiga ke faigatā o nofo mai taku avaga i oku tafa?’


Clearly, a potter can turn something as abundant and inexpensive as clay into a beautiful and costly masterpiece. 	 E manino ‵lei i ei, me e mafai ne se tino faite mea ki kele o ‵fuli sena mea ne faite ki se ipu kele gali kae ‵togi ‵mafa.


The Hebrew verb rendered “search through” can refer to digging for ore (Job 28:3), exploring a land (Judges 18:2), or examining the facts of a legal case (Deuteronomy 13:14). 	 A te veape Epelu telā ne ‵fuli ki ei te pati “sukesuke” e mafai o fakasino atu ki te keli eiloa ke oko ki te kaupapa. (Iopu 28:3), sukesuke faka‵lei te fenua, (Famasino 18:2), io me sukesuke faka‵lei se mea ne tupu.


A husband in Australia wrote: “In our 11 years together, not one day has passed when I have not spoken with my wife. 	 Ne tusi mai se tagata avaga i Ausetalia: “I te 11 tausaga ne ‵nofo tasi ei māua, e seai eiloa se aso e tasi ne seki faipati atu ei au ki taku avaga.


Would you too like to express your love and appreciation to Jehovah and show that you want him as your Ruler instead of his chief enemy, Satan? 	 E mata, e manako foki koe ke fakaasi atu tou alofa mo tou loto fakafetai ki a Ieova kae fakaasi atu me e manako koe ke fai a ia mo fai tou Pule i lō tena fili sili, ko Satani?


Make It Enjoyable 	 Ke Gali te Faiga o te Sukesukega


“Happy is he who reads aloud and those who hear the words of this prophecy,” writes John, “and who observe the things written in it.” 	 Ne tusi mai a Ioane, “Amutia a te tino telā e faitau ki te tusi nei, amutia foki a latou kolā e faka‵logo ki te talaiga fakapelofeta kae e tau‵tali foki i mea e tusi i te tusi nei!”


After a short time, however, he left the seminary because the Bible received so little attention in his classes. 	 Kae ne tiaki ne ia te akoga tenā i se taimi toetoe mai tua ifo ona ko te mu‵tana o mea e uiga ki te Tusi Tapu e akoako i ei.


What does the Bible say on this matter? 	 Ne a pati i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te mataupu tenei?


Of course, simply knowing how to read and study is in itself no guarantee that these abilities will benefit a person. 	 E tonu, a te iloa o faitau kae sukesuke e fakamaoni mai ei me i atamai konei ka aoga ki se tino.


(Ps 119 Verses 126-128) If we read the Bible daily, such helpful passages may come to mind when we supplicate Jehovah. 	 (Fuaiupu 126-128) Kafai e fai‵tau tatou ki te Tusi Tapu i aso katoa, e mafai o masaua ne tatou a vaegā fuaiupu penei i taimi e ‵talo atu ei tatou ki a Ieova.


“Forgive Men Their Trespasses” 	 “Fakamagalo Atu ki Tino i Olotou Agasala”


As they settle in the land of promise, the Israelites will need laws not only regarding worship but also respecting judgment, government, war, and everyday social and private life. 	 I te lotou ‵nofo i te fenua o te folafolaga, e ‵tau o maua ne te kau Isalaelu a tulafono e se ki te tapuakiga fua kae pelā foki ki te faiga o fakamasinoga, te faigā malo, taua mo mea katoa o te olaga i aso takitasi mō te fenua kātoa e pelā foki mo tino taki tokotasi.


The blessings of an earthly paradise under the Kingdom are set out before millions. 	 Ko oti ne folafola atu ki te fia miliona o tino a fakamanuiaga kolā ka maua i te lalolagi palataiso mai lalo i te Malo tenā.


We will thus experience the realization of our hope, the “hope of the everlasting life which God, who cannot lie, promised before times long lasting.”—Titus 1:2. 	 Ka iloa eiloa ne tatou a ‵tou fakamoemoega, te “fakamoemoega o te ola se-gata-mai, ko leva eiloa ne folafola mai ne te Atua, telā e se mafai o loi.”—Tito 1:2.


Note these steps as recorded at Ezra 7:10: 	 E mafai o maua ne koe a mea konei i te Tusi Tapu faka-Peletania i te Esela 7:10, NW:


On the last night of his earthly life, Jesus refrained from asking his heavenly Father to send “more than twelve legions of angels.” 	 I tena ‵toe po i te lalolagi nei, ne seki fakamolemole atu a Iesu ki tena Tamana faka-te-lagi ke uga mai ne “sotia agelu e sili atu i te fitu sefululua afe.”


Let us now consider each of them. 	 Ke na onoono nei tatou ki vaega takitasi o muna konei.


Myth 5: Mary Is the Mother of God 	 Te 5 o Tala ‵Kai: A Malia ko te Mātua o te Atua


So as we give of ourselves in the work of making disciples, we have the satisfaction of knowing that we are imitating the example of Jehovah and of Jesus, as did the early Christians. 	 E pelā mo Kelisiano i aso mua, e fia‵fia tatou ke tau‵tali atu mo te loto ma‵lie ki te fakaakoakoga gali a Ieova mo Iesu i te faiga o tena galuega ko te faiga o soko.


15 In other aspects too, the kind husband will treat his wife with respect. 	 15 I nisi feitu foki, ka fai faka‵lei eiloa mo te āva ne te tagata avaga atafai a tena avaga.


Sadly, though, many people in today’s world have “no natural affection.” (2 Timothy 3:1, 3) Indeed, countless fathers shirk their responsibility, leaving their family in the lurch. 	 Kae se mea fakafanoanoa, me e seai eiloa “se loto a‵lofa” i tino e tokouke i te lalolagi i aso nei. (2 Timoteo 3:1, 3) E tonu, e se fai ne tamana e tokouke olotou tiute, telā ko ‵tu atu ei olotou kāiga i se tulaga fakaalofa.


Jehovah is the finest example of graciousness in dealing with his faithful servants. 	 A Ieova ko te ‵toe fakaakoakoga ‵lei eiloa o te uiga kaimalie i te fakafesagai atu ki ana tavini fakamaoni.


• In their advanced years, how did Joseph, Moses, Joshua, and Samuel strengthen fellow worshippers? 	 • I te taimi ko ma‵tua ei latou, ne fakamalosi atu pefea a Iosefa, Mose, Iosua, mo Samuelu ki olotou taina tapuaki?


Give an example of how fearing God can result in happiness despite persecution. 	 Taku mai se fakaakoakoga e mafai ei o iku atu a te mataku ki te Atua ki te mauaga o te fiafia faitalia a fakasauāga.


He referred to Jehovah as “the Father, to whom every family in heaven and on earth owes its name.”—Eph. 3:5, 6, 14, 15. 	 Ne fakasino atu a ia ki a Ieova e pelā me ko “te Tamana mō koutou, ko ia ko maua mai ei te igoa, ko fakaigoa ei a kāiga katoa i te lagi mo te lalolagi.”—Efeso 3:5, 6, 14, 15.


IN A small courtyard, a coffin lies open under the hot African sun. 	 I LUGA i se malae foliki, i te la ‵kasa o Afelika, e moe i ei se pusa o te tino mate.


(Heb. 6:11, 12) As we do so, we may be assured of a great reward—being Jehovah’s close friends forever! 	 (Epe. 6:11, 12) Kafai e fai tatou penā, e mautinoa eiloa me ka maua ne tatou te taui sili ke fai pelā me ne taugasoa ‵pili o Ieova ki te se-gata-mai!


IMAGINE that you have a friend whom you admire greatly, but he does something that you cannot understand. 	 MAFAUFAU me e isi sou taugasoa telā e tavae malosi ne koe, kae e se malamalama koe i se mea ne fai ne ia.


(Colossians 3:23) Will you draw closer to those who show little or no love for Jehovah, or will you seek to strengthen your relationships with spiritual people? 	 (Kolose 3:23) E mata, ka fakapilipili atu koe ki tino kolā e se lasi te lotou a‵lofa io me se a‵lofa eiloa ki a Ieova, io me ka ‵sala aka koe ki auala ke fakamalosi aka ei tou va fealofani mo tino kolā e ma‵losi i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


The fifth trip, mentioned at the outset, followed the same pattern. 	 I te lima o ana malaga, telā ne fakamatala atu i te kamataga, ne fai foki loa penā i se auala tai ‵pau.


The Roman Empire is racked by wars, earthquakes, famines, and pestilences. 	 Ne pokotia valevale te emupaea o Loma i taua, mafuie, oge, mo famai.


Jehovah’s day of judgment against Baal worship came suddenly and unexpectedly during the ministry of Elijah’s successor, Elisha. 	 Ne oko fakavave atu kae fakapoi foki te aso o te fakasalaga a Ieova ki tino tapuaki ki a Paala i te vaitaimi o te galuega a Elisaia, telā ne sui ne ia Elia.


The brother remained calm. Mildly, he responded: “I am sorry you feel that way. 	 Ne seki kaitaua eiloa a te taina tenei, kae ne tali atu a ia mo te agamalū, penei: “Fakamolemole, e se penā loa.


Later, she bore a daughter and then another son. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne fanau mai ne ia se tamaliki fafine, kae se leva, ko toe fanau mai foki ne ia te suā tamaliki tagata.


Marriage works when each mate focuses more on giving than on receiving. 	 E fanofano ‵lei eiloa a te fakaipoipoga māfai e ‵saga tonu atu a tino taki tokotasi i ei ki te tukuatuga o mea kae e se ko te maua mai.


Because “the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one,” we are surrounded by negative forces that can wear us down and erode our Christian balance. 	 Ona “ko te lalolagi katoa ko i lalo i te pule a te Tino Masei,” e sikomia eiloa tatou ne amioga sē ‵lei kolā e mafai o fakavāivāi mai ki te ‵tou paleni ‵lei faka-Kelisiano.


His wife joined him when the boys entered school. 	 Ne toe kau atu tena avaga ki a ia i te taimi ko olo atu ei a lā tama tāgata ki te akoga.


What are some activities that you look forward to taking part in when this old system of things is gone? 	 Ne a nisi faifaiga kolā e olioli koe ki ei ke aofia i ei māfai ko galo atu te olaga masei mua tenei?


(Genesis 3:15; 12:2; 15:5; 22:18) On the basis of such faith and works in harmony with faith, Jehovah could deal with and bless Abraham and other faithful ones even though they were imperfect.—Psalm 36:10; Romans 4:20-22. 	 (Kenese 3:15; 12:2; 15:5; 22:18) Mai te vaegā fakatuanaki penā kae ‵soko atu mo galuega e ‵tusa mo te fakatuanaki, e mafai ei o maua ne ia se va fakataugasoa mo Ieova kae fakamanuia atu foki ki a Apelaamo mo nisi tino fakamaoni faitalia te lotou tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa.—Salamo 36:10; Loma 4:20-22.


How will having Jehovah’s view of others help you? 	 E aogā pefea ki a koe a te mauaga o te kilokiloga a Ieova ki nisi tino?


(Deuteronomy 17:18) Moreover, professional copyists produced so many manuscripts that by the first century C.E., the Scriptures could be found in synagogues throughout Israel and even in distant Macedonia! 	 (Teutelonome 17:18) E se gata i ei, ne ‵lomi ne tino tusitala a tusitusiga e uke telā i te senitenali muamua T.A., ne mafai eiloa o maua atu a Tusitusiga Tapu i sunako i Isalaelu kātoa ke oko atu foki loa ki Maketonia!


The people came to their senses in captivity and were moved to repentance. 	 Ne ala aka a mafaufau o tino i te lotou avēga fakapagotā kae ne sala‵mo eiloa latou.


Soon, those two men began serving together as missionaries.—Acts 13:2, 3. 	 E seki leva kae ne kamata o tavini fakatasi atu a te avā tāgata konā e pelā me ne misionale.—Galu. 13:2, 3.


Before he was born in Bethlehem, Jesus lived as a spirit creature in heaven. 	 A koi tuai o fanau a ia i Peteleema, ne ola a Iesu e pelā me se tino faka-te-agaga i te lagi.


(2 Chron. 9:22) He had the means to acquire anything he wanted. 	 (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 9:22) Ne mafai o maua ne ia so se mea ne manako a ia ki ei.


It will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and it alone will stand forever.” 	 Ka tuki pala kae fakaseai ne ia a malo katoa konei, kae ka tumau eiloa a te malo tenā ki te se-gata-mai.”


26 God Is a “Doer of Great Things”—How I Came to Know It 	 Kaia e fetaui ei mo te Tusi Tapu kae e ‵tau foki o fai a pese mo fai ne mea tāua ‵ki i te ‵tou tapuakiga?


The Course of Hospitality 	 Te Uiga Talimalo


It is truly awe-inspiring. 	 E fakaofoofogia eiloa a te mea tenā.


(Psalm 40:8) If we have the same attitude, we will find joy in rendering sacred service to God. 	 (Salamo 40:8) Kafai e maua ne tatou te uiga tenā, ka maua eiloa ne tatou te fiafia i te avatuga o te taviniga tapu ki te Atua.


Safeguard Your Heart 	 Ke Puipui Tou Loto


(Proverbs 3:5, 6) Her fine attitude was reflected in the goals she set before her children. 	 (Faataoto 3:5, 6) Ne lavea atu ana uiga ‵gali i fakamoemoega kolā ne fakamalosi atu a ia ke kausaki ki ei ana tama‵liki.


True Kindness Is Not Weakness 	 A te Alofa Atafai Tonu e se ko te ‵Seva


[Chart on page 27-30] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 27]


Ruth, Rahab, and the Hebrew youths exiled in Babylon ‘kept on guard according to God’s word’ 	 Ne matapula‵pula a Luta, Lahapa mo tamataene Epelu kolā ne puke fakapagota ki Papelonia ‘e ‵tusa mo te muna a te Atua’


Hormone: There are different types of IUDs that contain a hormone similar to what is often found in birth control pills. 	 Sua: E kese‵kese a vaegā IUD kolā e maua i ei se sua telā e tai ‵pau mo mea e maua i fuaga mō te fuafuaga o te kāiga.


We see happening what the Bible foretold about these last days. 	 Ko lavea ne tatou a mea kolā ne ‵valo mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki aso fakaoti.


Upon his release, Pedro also started to study the Bible, and what he learned about Jehovah God moved him to make great changes in his attitude and his approach to life. 	 Mai mua faeloa o ‵tala mai a ia, ne kamata foki o sukesuke a Pedro ki te Tusi Tapu, kae ne fai ne ia a ‵fuliga ‵lasi i ana uiga mo tena kilokiloga ki te ola i te taimi ne tauloto ei ne ia a mea e uiga ki a Ieova.


RESIDENTS of Jerusalem are talking. 	 E FAI‵PATI a tino o Ielusalema.


11 Thus, when Jehovah was approached in the proper manner, he was glad to accept petitions from those who represented the nation as a whole and from individuals who sought to approach him personally. 	 11 Tela la, kafai ne fesokotaki atu ki a Ieova i se auala ‵tau, ne fiafia eiloa a ia o talia a fakatagi mai tino kolā e sui ne latou te fenua saukātoa kae pelā foki mo tino taki tokotasi kolā e taumafai o fesokotaki ‵tonu atu ki a ia.


Let us distance ourselves from the proud by acting humbly. 	 Ke faka‵mao tatou kea‵tea mai tino fakamatamata mai te tumau i te loto maulalo.


Charles Freeman confirmed: “The precedent had now been set that the emperor might intervene not only to strengthen the Church but to influence doctrine.”—Read James 4:4. 	 Kae ne tusi mai a Charles Freeman me mai tua o te fonotaga tenā, ne momea aka foki i ei te malosi o te tupu i loto i te lotu. Ne tuku atu ne ia te malosi ki te lotu kae pule atu ki ana akoakoga.—Faitau te Iakopo 4:4.


Such a course would amount to saying that we do not value or appreciate the ransom at all. 	 E fakaasi atu i se vaegā olaga penā me e se fakatāua eiloa ne tatou te togiola.


(Genesis 9:1; 11:1-9) Noah, however, had no part in Nimrod’s rebellion. 	 (Kenese 9:1; 11:1-9) Ne seki kau atu eiloa a Noa ki te ‵tekeatuga a Nimalota.


(Philippians 1:9, 10) However, a word of caution is appropriate: We must be careful not to let others make decisions for us. 	 (Filipi 1:9, 10) Kae e mafai foki o fai atu ke fakaeteete i se mea: E ‵tau o fakaeteete tatou ke se fai ne nisi tino a fakaikuga mō tatou.


What loving provision has helped millions to endure? 	 Se a te fakatokaga alofa ko oti ne fesoasoani atu ki te fia miliona o tino ke kufaki?


They began their service to Jehovah in a world dominated by Satan. 	 Ne kamata te lotou taviniga ki a Ieova i se lalolagi telā ne pule atu ki ei a Satani.


So the key to knowing God is found in the teachings of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 	 Tela la, a te auala ke iloa ei ne tatou a te Atua e maua i akoakoga a Iesu Keliso, te Tama a te Atua.


“Kingdom Publishers in Britain—Wake Up!!” 	 “Tino Talai o te Malo i Peletania—Ala Mai!!”


“[Jesus] went up into the mountain; and . . . his disciples came to him; and he . . . began teaching them.”—MATT. 5:1, 2. 	 “Fanake ei a [Iesu] ki te mauga; . . . o‵mai ei ona soko ki a ia, faipati atu ei a ia o akoako atu ki a latou.”—MATAIO 5:1, 2.


ON THE hills of Lebanon and Israel, one of the first trees to blossom is the almond tree. 	 ILUGA i mauga o Lepanona mo Isalaelu, e tasi o lakau muamua ke ‵fua mai ko te alamoni.


(Matthew 5:5) Likely he was referring to Psalm 37:29, which foretold: “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.” 	 (Mataio 5:5, NW) Kāti ne fakasino atu a ia ki te Salamo 37:29, telā ne ‵valo mai penei: “A tino amio‵tonu ka fai mo latou te fenua, kae ka ‵nofo faeloa i ei ki te se gata mai.”


Responsible Parenthood 	 Ke Fakatāua te Tulaga Faka-Mātua


Maybe you see yourself exploring this marvelous planet and learning about its almost endless variety of living things. 	 Kāti e fakaataata ne koe a koe eiloa e sukesuke ki te paneta fakaofoofogia tenei kae tauloto ki mea ola kese‵kese kolā toeitiiti kae se mafai o lau.


(Matt. 17:17) So we should not be surprised if we find ourselves at times asking the very same question. 	 (Mata. 17:17) Tela la, e se ‵tau o ‵poi tatou māfai e fai atu foki ne tatou se vaegā fesili penā i nisi taimi.


If further research is required, make a note of the question you would like to have answered, and make it the subject of a future study project. 	 Kafai e manakogina ke fai ne nisi sukesukega, ke tusi ki lalo te fesili telā e manako koe ke maua se tali ki ei, kae ke fai mo fai te suā mataupu ke sukesuke ki ei fakamuli.


Jesus did not tolerate such evils, and neither should we. 	 Ne seki talia lele ne Iesu a vaegā amioga ma‵sei penā, kae e penā foki tatou.


How Some Young Ones Praised Jehovah 	 Te Auala e ‵Viki Atu ei a Nisi Talavou ki a Ieova


What a tragic end to his prophetic career!—1 Ki. 13:19-25.* 	 Ma‵faga o ikuga fakafanoanoa ki tena tofiga fakapelofeta!—1 Tupu 13:19-25.*


And tongues as if of fire became visible to them . . . , and they all became filled with holy spirit and started to speak with different tongues.”—Acts 2:2-4, 15. 	 Tela, lavea ei ne latou a ulaga afi e foliga mai e pela mo ne alelo e patele mai ki a latou . . . , ‵fonu latou katoa i te Agaga Tapu, kamata eiloa latou o fai‵pati ki ‵gana valevale.”—Galuega 2:2-4, 15.


Their preaching is a response to the words of the psalmist: “Sing to Jehovah, bless his name. 	 A te lotou galuega talai se tali ki pati a te faisalamo, konei: “Usu pese atu ki te Aliki kae viki atu ki a ia!


Jehovah inhabits that temple by means of his holy spirit. 	 E nofo atu eiloa a Ieova i te faletapu tenā e auala i tena agaga tapu.


The scribes and Pharisees “disregarded the weightier matters of the Law, namely, justice and mercy and faithfulness.” 	 A faiakoga mo Falesaio ne “tiakina ne [latou] a feitu aogā o akoakoga mai i te Tulafono, e pelā mo te fai mea tonu, te alofa io me ko te alofa fakamagalo mo te fakamaoni.”


By following the sound principles found in God’s Word, the Bible. 	 Mai te tautali atu ki fakatakitakiga aoga kolā e maua i te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu.


14 Our initially becoming a Christian depended on repentance and on turning around, or turning away from our sins. 	 14 A te fai o tatou mo fai se Kelisiano e fakalagolago ki te salamō mo te ‵fuli mai, io me ‵fuli kea‵tea mai ‵tou agasala.


How do Jesus’ words found at Luke 21:25-28 influence your view of the coming great tribulation? 	 E fakamalosi mai pefea a pati a Iesu i te Luka 21:25-28 ki tau kilokiloga e uiga ki te oko mai o te fakalavelave lasi?


Few things build our faith as much as reading God’s Word. 	 E isi ne nāi mea e mafai o ati aka ei te ‵tou fakatuanaki e pelā eiloa mo te faitauga ki te Muna a te Atua.


“These words that I am commanding you today,” it says, “you must inculcate . . . in your son.” 	 “A fakatonuga konei [e] avatu ne au ki a koutou i te aso nei,” ke “akoako atu . . . ki otou tama‵liki.”


(Romans 14:10-12) Our obedience to the appointed elders also gives evidence of our submission to Christ, the Head of the congregation.—Colossians 2:19. 	 (Loma 14:10-12) E fakamaoni atu foki i te ‵tou faka‵logo ki toeaina filifilia a te ‵tou faka‵logo ki a Keliso, te Ulu o te fakapotopotoga.—Kolose 2:19.


Satan’s Attack to Fail 	 Ka se Manuia te Osoatuga a Satani


Although God is not limited by our perception of time, we can relate to the terms he uses when he foretells that an event will occur at a specific time. 	 E tigā eiloa e se fakatapulāgina te iloa o te Atua e pelā mo tatou e uiga ki te taimi, e mafai o iloa ne tatou i tugāpati kolā e fakaaogā ne ia, māfai e ‵valo mai ne ia me ka tupu se mea i se taimi mautinoa.


Whatever form of persecution you may have faced, as Romans 5:3 says, you could exult in the tribulation, and it brought a fine result. 	 Faitalia me se a te vaegā fakasauāga telā ko oti ne fepaki mo koe, e pelā mo muna i te Loma 5:3, e mafai eiloa o fiafia koe i taimi o puapuagā, kae ne iku mai i ei a mea ‵lei.


Do you value their efforts, as Jesus appreciated those of his parents? 	 E mata, e fakatāua ne koe a lā taumafaiga, e pelā eiloa mo Iesu telā ne fakatāua ne ia a taumafaiga a ana mātua?


5. Jehovah expects what of those taking the lead among his people? 	 5 E manako a Ieova ke fai ne takitaki o ana tino a te mea tonu.


This is made clear by our Exemplar, Jesus. 	 E fakaasi manino mai te mea tenei ne te ‵tou Fakaakoakoga sili, ko Iesu.


Such murmuring is often caused by a lack of understanding of God’s way of doing things. 	 E ‵sae sāle aka a vaegā muimuiga penei ona ko te sē malamalama i te auala e fai ei ne te Atua a mea.


According to this psalm, God “will speak to them in his anger,” as though with the sound of a terrible roll of thunder. 	 E ‵tusa mo te salamo tenei, ka “faipati atu a [te Atua] mo te kaitaua ki a latou,” e pelā eiloa mo te ‵pa fakamataku mai o te fatili.


“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; prudent are all who live by it,” explains Psalm 111:10. 	 E fai mai te Salamo 111:10: “A te auala e maua ei te poto, ko te mataku ki te Aliki; e fai ne ia a fakamasinoga ‵tonu ki tino katoa kolā e faka‵logo ki ana fakatonuga.”


(Ezekiel 38:2, 14-16) Outnumbered and unarmed, God’s people will look to the refuge of Jehovah’s “pinions,” which he extends to shield the obedient. 	 (Esekielu 38:2, 14-16) E faka‵lafi a tino o te Atua, kolā e tokouke kae foliga mai me e faigofie o fakatakavale, mai lalo o “kapa‵kau” o Ieova kolā e ‵fola atu ne ia ke puipui ei a tino faka‵logo.


A “spiritual need”—how else could one explain all those religious edifices and artifacts, all those countless hours spent in prayer? 	 A “manakoga faka-te-agaga”—e mafai pefea o fakamatala mai ne se tino a te pogai e faite ei a falesa ‵lasi mo mea ‵togi ‵mafa i ei, e aofia i ei a te fia o itula kolā e fakamāumāu ki te ‵talo?


We become part of a bigger picture. 	 Ko aofia tatou i se ata lasi o mea kolā e ‵tupu.


Will I allow the world to squeeze me into its mold—and perhaps right out of the truth?’ 	 E mata, ka talia ne au ke nofo sai‵tia au i fulifuliga a te lalolagi—kae kāti ka taofi ei au mai te tavini atu ki a Ieova?’


God’s Word says: “God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.” 	 E fai mai te Muna a te Atua: “Me ne penā eiloa o alofa mai te Atua ki te lalolagi, ne tuku mai ei ne ia tena Tama e tokotasi, ko te mea ke se malaia so se tino e fakatuanaki ki a ia, kae ke maua ne ia te ola se gata mai.”


They “Keep Following the Lamb” 	 ‘E Tau‵tali Eiloa Latou i te Tamā Mamoe’


Why, their hearts are in spiritual darkness! 	 Ia, ko pouli tagataga olotou loto i te feitu faka-te-agaga!


Just as God ‘bandaged the broken one,’ overseers “bandage” sheep wounded by someone’s words or by their own actions. 	 E pelā eiloa mo te ‘fusi ne te Atua a pakiaga o latou kolā e pakia,’ e “fusi” foki ne ovasia a pakiaga o mamoe kolā ne pakia i pati a se tino io me ko olotou faifaiga eiloa.


He was alive again!—Luke 7:11-15. 	 Ne toe ola mai eiloa a te tamaliki tenā.—Luka 7:11-15.


Therefore, we should not nurture wrong desires by dwelling on them. 	 Tela la, e se ‵tau o fakatāua ne tatou a manakoga ma‵sei mai te mafau‵fau faeloa ki ei.


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However, we can prove that loyalty to Jehovah has first place in our heart. 	 Kae ui i ei, e mafai o fakatalitonu atu ne tatou me i te fakamaoni ki a Ieova ko te ‵toe mea tāua eiloa e ‵tau o fakamuamua ne tatou i ‵tou olaga.


The early Christians did not risk their lives merely to bear witness about a wise teacher who was murdered. 	 Ne seki toka a Kelisiano mua o ‵mate ke molimau atu fua e uiga ki se faiakoga poto telā ne tamate.


do not imitate the wrong attitudes and conduct of the world around them.—John 17:16. 	 e se fakaakoako ki amioga mo faifaiga ma‵sei i te lalolagi i olotou tafa.—Ioane 17:16.


(Galatians 6:16) Very quickly, Satan schemed to corrupt this new, spiritual nation. 	 (Kalatia 6:16) Se mea vave o fai ne Satani se aofaga ke fakamasei atu ki te atufenua faka-te-agaga fou tenā.


(Hebrews 6:11) May each of us, then, put on “as a helmet the hope of salvation,” thus remembering that “God assigned us, not to wrath, but to the acquiring of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 5:8, 9) Let us also take to heart Peter’s exhortation: “Brace up your minds for activity, keep your senses completely; set your hope upon the undeserved kindness that is to be brought to you.” (1 Peter 1:13) All who do so will see their “hope of salvation” completely fulfilled! 	 (Epelu 6:11) Ke na fakapei tatou ki “te tou fakamoemoega mō te fakaolataga ke fai mo puloutau,” kae ke masaua foki i ei me “ne seki filifili tatou ne te Atua ke puapuagatia i tena fakasalaga, ka ke maua ne tatou a te fakaolataga e alatu i te tou Aliki ko Iesu Keliso.” (1 Tesalonia 5:8, 9) Ke talia foki ne tatou i ‵tou loto a te fakamalosiga tenei a Petelu: “Tela la, ke fakatoka otou mafaufau mo so se fakalavelave. Matapula‵pula, kae tuku katoatoa atu otou fakamoemoega ki te fakamanuiaga tela e tuku atu ki a koutou manafai e fakaasi mai a Iesu Keliso.” (1 Petelu 1:13) A tino katoa kolā e fai penā ka matea atu ne latou a te fakataunuga katoatoa o te lotou “fakamoemoega mō te fakaolataga”!


Practicers of moral relativism resemble the apostate Israelites who said that “good is bad and bad is good.”—Jonah 4:11; Isaiah 5:20. 	 A tino kolā e tau‵tali atu ki amioga kolā e fakavae ki kilokiloga a tino e ‵pau eiloa latou mo te kau aposetate i Isalaelu me ne faipati penei e uiga ki a latou: “E taku ne koutou a amioga masei me ne mea lei, kae taku ne koutou a amioga lei me ne amioga masei.”—Iona 4:11, NW; Isaia 5:20.


If the moral values in the Bible are the standards adopted, they should help individuals to lead stable, happy lives. 	 Kafai e talia ne tino a amioga kolā e fakatonu mai ne te Tusi Tapu, e ‵tau o fesoasoani atu i ei ki a latou ke ‵lei kae fia‵fia olotou olaga.


No wonder Jehovah said of those rebels: “I became disgusted with this generation and said, ‘They always go astray in their hearts, and they themselves have not come to know my ways.’ 	 Se tioa eiloa o fai atu a Ieova ki tino ‵teke konā, penei: “Ne kaitaua ei au ki tino konā, fai ake ei au penei, ‘E ‵se faeloa latou i mea e mafau‵fau latou ki ei, e seki tauloto eiloa ne latou oku auala.’


His selfishness reduced humankind to slavery under a cruel master, imperfection. 	 Ne fai ne tena kaimanako ke pologa a tino ki te pule fakasaua, ko te tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa.


This Ethiopian official was reading aloud from the prophetic Bible book of Isaiah, written more than seven hundred years earlier. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne poi tou tagata i te taimi ne faipati atu ei ki a ia se tagata telā ne tele atu i tafa o tena kaliota.


In contrast, a restoration is in store for the house of Jacob. 	 E ‵kese mai i ei, e olioli eiloa a te fanauga o Iakopo ki te lotou fakasaolotoga.


5. What Scriptural evidence is there that faith strengthens us to declare God’s word courageously? 	 5 E fakamalosi mai te fakatuanaki ke folafola atu ne tatou te muna a te Atua mo te loto toa.


Jehovah’s Witnesses believe it is their responsibility to be good citizens 	 E tali‵tonu a Molimau a Ieova me i o latou a te tiute ke fai pelā me ne tino ‵lei o te fenua


11 Jesus’ royal authority is also evident in that he has preserved the Christian congregation so that it can fulfill its commission to preach the Kingdom message worldwide. 	 11 E lavea atu foki a te malosi fakatupu o Iesu me e puipui ne ia te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano ko te mea ke fakataunu ei te galuega ko te talaiatuga o te fekau o te Malo ki te lalolagi kātoa.


Maria says: “When I have a problem, I try not to think too much about myself. 	 E fai mai Malia: “Kafai e oko mai ki a au se fakalavelave, e taumafai au ke mo a ma tō mafaufau ‵mafa au ki a au eiloa.


He knew what he wanted to do or what he should do, but at times something prevented him from carrying it out. 	 Ne iloa ne tou tagata a te mea e manako a ia o fai io me ‵tau o fai, kae e isi se mea telā e taofi aka ei a ia mai i te fakataunuga o te mea tenā.


Like Satan, some in the congregations evidently wanted to be shining ones rather than ‘lesser ones,’ as Jesus said his true followers would be. 	 E pelā mo Satani, ne foliga mai me e ma‵nako a nisi tino i te fakapotopotoga ke ma‵luga latou i lō te fai mo ‘tino ma‵lalo,’ e pelā mo pati a Iesu e uiga ki ana soko ‵tonu.


Isaiah’s prophecy continued to be fulfilled at Jesus’ death and even afterward. 	 Ne tumau eiloa te fakataunuga o valoaga a Isaia i te taimi ne mate ei Iesu mo taimi mai tua ifo i ei.


THE IMPORTANCE OF HELPING THOSE IN NEED 	 TE TĀUA O TE FESOASOANI ATU KI NISI TINO


(Proverbs 9:9) When Jehovah commissioned him, Moses was 80 years old. 	 (Faataoto 9:9) I te taimi ne fakagalue ei ne Ieova a Mose kae ko 80 ei ana tausaga.


“But as wise persons, buying out the opportune time for yourselves.”—5:15, 16. 	 “Kae e pelā mo tino ‵poto, ke fakaaoga otou taimi ki toe mea ‵lei.”—5:15, 16.


In dealing with Baasha, what led Asa to rely on humans—Ben-hadad and himself—instead of Jehovah? 	 I ana faifaiga ki a Paasa, se a te mea ne fai ei ko Asa ke fakalagolago ki tāgata—ki a Peniata mo ia eiloa—i lō Ieova?


What will contribute to unity in the congregation? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani atu ki te ‵kaufakatasi o tino i loto i te fakapotopotoga?


Rather, it is one marked by respect and self-sacrificing love. 	 I lō te fai penā, e fakaaoga tonu ne latou te tulaga tenā ke fakaasi atu te āva mo te alofa sē fakapito.


Paul’s Routine of Study 	 Fakatokaga Tumau a Paulo mō Sukesukega


Some may fail, be deflected, or simply give up. That happened among those closest to Jesus, his apostles. 	 Kae i te taimi ne fai ei a Iuta mo fai se fakalata, e mata, ne loto vāivāi io me ne takavale a nisi apositolo i ei?


His being a source of refreshment to fellow Christians has given Paul “much joy and comfort.”—Philem. 	 Ne fakamālō atu ki a Filemoni i tena fai mo fai se fakaakoakoga ‵lei i te fakaasiatuga o te ‘alofa mo te fakatuanaki.’


Some might ask: ‘Why has God not acted before now? 	 Ka fesili mai a nisi tino: ‘Kaia e seki na gasuesue ei te Atua o fai penā a koi tuai o oko mai ki te taimi nei?


Have you ever wondered why? 	 Kai mafaufau aka eiloa koe me kaia?


(Isaiah 53:1-12) Generation after generation, this imparted hope to faithful people as they faced numerous trials. 	 (Isaia 53:1-12) I tupulaga fakamuli ifo, ne maua ei ne tino fakamaoni se fakamoemoega gali māfai e fe‵paki latou mo tofotofoga kese‵kese.


Make known to me the way in which I should walk, for to you I have lifted up my soul.” 	 Aku talosaga e oko atu ki a koe; fakaasi mai te auala e ‵tau au o fano i ei.”


At the same time, we should endeavor to respect the consciences of our beloved spiritual brothers and sisters. 	 I tafa i ei, e ‵tau o taumafai malosi tatou ke fakaasi atu a te āva ki loto lagona o ‵tou taina mo tuagane pele i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


God wants to help such ones and prompts his earthly representatives to try to assist them. 	 E manako te Atua o fesoasoani ki vaegā tino penā kae fakamasaua atu ki ana sui i te lalolagi ke taumafai o fesoasoani atu ki a latou.


(Psalm 130:3) Rather, out of his graciousness and his willingness not to be exacting or demanding—expressions of mildness—Jehovah provided the means through which sinful mankind can come to him and gain his favor. 	 (Salamo 130:3) I lō te fai penā, ona ko tena alofa kaimalie mo tena sē fia saga atu ki mea ‵se katoa a tino ke fakasala ei latou—ne fakaasi mai ne Ieova tena agamalū mai te fakatokaga o te auala ke mafai ei o olo atu a tino agasala ki a ia kae ke talia latou ne ia.


12 To spread the Kingdom good news, that small band of zealous ministers used tracts, pamphlets, magazines, and books. 	 12 Ke fakasalalau atu a te tala ‵lei o te Malo, ne fakaaoga ne te potukau foliki o faifeau loto finafinau konei a tamā pepa, mekesini, mo tusi.


33:11, 20—How did God speak to Moses “face to face”? 	 33:11, 20—Ne faipati atu pefea a te Atua ki a Mose “e pelā me se tino e faipati mo sona taugasoa”?


Might Jesus have referred in a general sense to any Christian who builds up his brothers with spiritual nourishment? 	 E mata, ne fakasino atu fua a Iesu ki so se Kelisiano telā e fakamalosi aka ne ia ana taina ki meakai faka-te-agaga?


One study was with Adriana, who spoke to two other families about what she was learning. 	 A te tino akoga e tokotasi ko Adriana, telā ne faipati atu ki kāiga e lua e uiga ki mea kolā ne tauloto ne ia.


For if one of them should fall, the other one can raise his partner up.” 	 Kafai e siga te suā tino, kae ka fesoasoani ki ei a te suā tino.”


After crossing the Jordan, the Israelites camp at Gilgal, near Jericho. 	 I te okoatuga ki te suā feitu o te Iolitana, ne faka‵tu ne te kau Isalaelu olotou faleie i Kilikala, i tafa o Ieliko.


What is the modern-day arrangement foreshadowed by worship at Solomon’s temple? 	 Se a te fakatokaga i aso nei ne fakaata mai i te tapuakiga telā ne fai i te faletapu o Solomona?


He consulted the Law of Jehovah 	 Ne tauloto a ia ki Tulafono a Ieova


(John 6:68, 69) You can continue to find security and protection from the woes and misery so common in Satan’s world by staying in close company with your Christian brothers and sisters. 	 (Ioane 6:68, 69) E mafai eiloa o maua ne koe a te puipuiga mai i fakalavelave mo puapuaga kolā e lauiloa nei i te lalolagi a Satani, mai i te ‵kau fakatasi mo ou taina mo tuagane Kelisiano.


(Acts 17:27) He is close by, ready and eager to offer hope to all those who put faith in him. 	 (Galuega 17:27) E pili mai a ia, e toka kae loto finafinau ke tuku atu se fakamoemoega ki tino katoa kolā e fakatuanaki ki a ia.


Jesus urged them to pray to the Father, and then he added: “Ask and you will receive, that your joy may be made full.”—John 16:23, 24. 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a Iesu ki a latou ke ‵talo ki te Tamana, kae toe fai atu: “Fakatagi atu, kae ka maua ne koutou; ko te mea ke fakakatoatoa te otou fiafia.”—Ioane 16:23, 24.


(Genesis 22:17) The appearance of other members of the “seed” was foreshadowed by yet another joyful festival. 	 (Kenese 22:17) A te fakaasimaiga o nisi tino i te “fanau” tenā ne fakaata mai foki i se isi fakamanatuga fakafiafia.


On the other hand, we cannot even conceive of the happiness that the resurrected ones will feel. 	 I te suā feitu, e se mafai o fakaataata ne tatou a te fia‵fia o latou kolā ka toe faka‵tu mai.


During the little time that parents and children are together, communication competes with and often loses out to computers, television, and other electronic media. 	 I te taimi toetoe telā e fakatasi ei a mātua mo tamaliki, e onoono fakatasi latou ki te televise, fakaaoga a komipiuta, mo nisi mea aka i lō te sau‵tala fakatasi.


Will Our Earth Ever Be Destroyed? 	 ITULAU E 8 • PESE: 57, 84.


4 Today, as in the first century, “all those who [are] rightly disposed for everlasting life” are responding to the message of truth. 	 4 I aso nei, e pelā eiloa mo te senitenali muamua, “a tino loto ‵lei kolā ne mafai o maua te ola se-gata-mai” ko ‵saga atu nei ki te fekau o te munatonu.


(Matt. 5:10-12; John 15:20) What joy this proof of Jehovah’s blessing brings! 	 (Mataio 5:10-12; Ioane 15:20) Ko oko eiloa i te fakafiafia aka o te fakamaoniga tenei o fakamanuiaga e aumai ne Ieova!


As those who love God, we never want to do that. 	 E pelā mo tino kolā e a‵lofa ki te Atua, e se ma‵nako tatou ke fai penā.


17 Love for God will prevent us from becoming attached to this world because of its allurements. 	 17 Ka puipui tatou ne te alofa ki te Atua mai te ‵to atu ki te lalolagi faka‵se tino tenei.


14 A good conscience, one that is Bible-trained, can remind us of the way in which the spirit wants us to walk. 	 14 E mafai ne te loto lagona ‵lei telā ko oti ne fakaakoako ki te Tusi Tapu, o fakamasaua mai ki a tatou a te auala telā e manako te agaga ke sa‵sale atu tatou i ei.


(Psalm 103:20; Isaiah 6:1-3; Ezekiel 10:3-5; Daniel 7:10) What are some ways in which these spirit creatures affect humans?—Revelation 5:11. 	 (Salamo 103:20; Isaia 6:1-3; Esekielu 10:3-5; Tanielu 7:10) Ne a nisi auala e pokotia ei a tino i tino faka-te-agaga konei?—Fakaasiga 5:11.


The apostle pointed out that “by reaching out for this love some have been led astray from the faith and have stabbed themselves all over with many pains.” (1 Tim. 6:10) “The works of the flesh” would also be ever-present dangers.—Gal. 5:19-21. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne te apositolo i “nisi tino kolā e va‵lea ki ei ko oti ne ‵to ki tua mo te fakatuanaki kae ko fati‵fati nei olotou loto i puapuaga e uke.” (1 Timo. 6:10) Kae e fakama‵taku foki a “galuega o te foitino.”—Kala. 5:19-21.


Praise him, all you his angels . . . , you young men and also you virgins, you old men together with boys. 	 • Kaia e fia tavae atu i ei koe ki a Ieova? • E fetaui pefea te ‵tou fakamoemoega mō galuega fakaofoofogia a te Atua?


They recognized that Jehovah was using Moses to guide his people, so they approached Moses with their various problems. 	 Ko iloa ne latou me ne fakaaoga ne Ieova a Mose ke ‵taki atu ana tino, tenā ne olo atu ei latou ki a Mose mo olotou fakalavelave kese‵kese.


In modern times, the prophecy finds its fulfillment in “the Israel of God.” 	 I aso nei, e lavea atu foki te fakataunuga o te valoaga tenā i “te Isalaelu a te Atua.”


Are all such individuals doomed to a life of unhappiness? 	 E mata, ko oti eiloa ne fakaiku aka me ka maua ne tino taki tokotasi konā se olaga fakafanoanoa?


(2 Cor. 1:24) Rather, it is to give their fellow Christians Scriptural guidelines to help them make good decisions and to promote order and peace in the congregation. 	 (2 Koli. 1:24) E tuku atu eiloa ne latou a fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu o fesoasoani atu ki taina mo tuagane Kelisiano ke fai a fakaikuga ‵lei kae ke fakamalosi aka a te ‵kau fakatasi mo te filemu i loto i te fakapotopotoga.


14 Rather than feeling animosity toward our persecutors, we try to enlighten them, realizing that some among them may be acting out of ignorance. 	 14 I lō te kaitaua o tatou ki tino kolā e fakasaua mai, e taumafai tatou ke akoako atu ki a latou, ona ko te iloa atu me e fai latou penā ona ko te sē iloa.


• Is it hard to go without alcohol for a week? 	 • E mata, e faigata ke se inu kava au mō se vaiaso?


He spoke of his followers as two groups, a “little flock” and “other sheep,” but he said that they would be “one flock” with “one shepherd.” 	 Ne faipati a ia ki potukau e lua o ana soko, te “lafu foliki” mo “nisi mamome,” kae ne taku ne ia latou e pelā me ko tena “lafu mamoe e tasi” fakatasi mo te “tausi mamoe e tokotasi.”


(Genesis 22:11, 15; Zechariah 4:4, 5; Luke 1:26-28) On three occasions, Jehovah’s own voice was heard. 	 (Kenese 22:11, 15; Sakalia 4:4, 5; Luka 1:26-28) I taimi e tolu, ne lagona atu ei a te leo eiloa o Ieova.


For instance, in one country a news report falsely stated that the Witnesses supported Hitler’s regime during World War II. 	 E pelā mo te tala i se fenua e tasi, ne ‵losi ‵se atu ei me ne ‵lago a Molimau ki te malo o Hitila i te Taua i te Lua a te Lalolagi.


Every week, we went out in the evangelizing work together and went to Christian meetings together. 	 I vaiaso katoa, e olo fakatasi atu māua ki te galuega talai mo fakatasiga Kelisiano.


(Matthew 5:11, 12) Of course, persecution itself is not pleasant, but our standing firm despite persecution, including slanderous reports in the media, is a cause for rejoicing. 	 (Mataio 5:11, 12) E tonu, a fakasauāga e se ne mea ‵gali, kae ko te ‵tou tu ‵mautakitaki faitalia a fakasauāga konā, e aofia i ei ko tala sē ‵tonu kolā e fakasalalau atu, e fai ei ke fia‵fia faeloa tatou.


Why are all people accountable to the Creator? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o avatu ne tino katoa a tala e uiga ki a latou ki te lotou Māfuaga?


Another verse describes him as the God “who comforts those laid low.”—2 Corinthians 1:3, 4; 7:6. 	 E fakamatala mai i te suā fuaiupu me i a ia ko te Atua telā e “fakamafanafana ne ia a tino loto vāi‵vai.”—2 Kolinito 1:3, 4; 7:6.


We are not alone in serving God, and we need the help, support, and encouragement of “the whole association of brothers.” (1 Peter 2:17; 1 Corinthians 12:12, 13) God’s organization plays a vital role in our spiritual growth. 	 E se mafai o tavini atu tatou i a tatou eiloa ki te Atua, kae e ‵tau o maua ne tatou te fesoasoani, te ‵lago malosi mo fakamalosiga mai ‵tou “taina tali‵tonu.” (1 Petelu 2:17; 1 Kolinito 12:12, 13) E tāua ‵ki te fakapotopotoga a te Atua ki ‵tou gasolo atu ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


(Romans 8:28) As the God of prophecy, Jehovah tells “from the beginning the finale, and from long ago the things that have not been done.” 	 (Loma 8:28) E pelā me ko te Atua o valoaga, e fakaasi mai ne Ieova “te mea ka tupu mai i te kamataga; ne folafola ne au i aso mua eiloa a te mea tenei ko oti ne tupu.”


God called the man unreasonable. 	 Ne taku ne te Atua a te tagata tenei me e valea.


(Hos. 3:1-5) It might be added that if a person knows that his or her mate committed adultery and chooses to resume sexual relations with the guilty mate, such an action constitutes forgiveness and removes a Scriptural basis for divorce. 	 (Ho. 3:1-5) E se gata i ei, kafai e iloa ne se tino i tena avaga ne mulilua kae filifili aka ke toe aofia a ia i faifaiga fakatauavaga mo tena avaga telā e ‵se, ko tena uiga ko fakamagalo ne ia tena avaga, kae ko seai se pogai faka-te-Tusi Tapu ke ‵tala te avaga.


(Prov. 24:16) Faith in the ransom can lift the burden of excessive guilt from your shoulders and can give you strength to serve God with your whole heart, mind, and soul.—Matt. 22:37. 	 (Faataoto 24:16) A te fakatuanaki ki te togiola e mafai o fakamāmā i ei a te amoga ‵mafa ko te mafaufau faeloa ki mea ‵se, kae mafai o tuku atu ki a koe a te malosi ke tavini atu ki te Atua mo tou loto kātoa, mafaufau, mo tou foitino.—Mataio 22:37.


Who are “the things in the heavens” that need to be gathered? 	 Ne a “mea o te lagi” kolā e ‵tau o fakamaopoopo mai?


“To accept Christ as Lord and Savior.” 	 “Ke talia a Keliso e pelā me ko te Aliki io me ko te Fakaola.”


If so, how should you regard the prospect of marriage? 	 Kafai e penā loa, se a tau kilokiloga ki te tulaga o te fakaipoipoga?


Nowadays, however, your conscience is under assault as never before. 	 E uke a taumafaiga i aso nei ke tā i ei ‵tou loto lagona.


“He that does the will of God remains forever,” states the Bible. (1 John 2:17) Now is therefore the time to do Jehovah’s will with a keen sense of urgency. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Ka ko te tino telā e fai ne ia a te mea e loto ki ei a te Atua e ola ki te se gata mai.” (1 Ioane 2:17) Tenei eiloa te taimi ke fai ei te loto o Ieova mo te loto naunau.


8 Consider another prophecy involving God’s people of ancient times. 	 8 Mafaufau ki te suā valoaga e uiga ki tino o te Atua i aso mua.


In turn, wives are to submit to the headship of their husbands. 	 Kae penā foki fafine, e ‵tau mo latou o faka‵logo ki pulega a olotou avaga.


(Genesis 19:14-17, 26) “Remember the wife of Lot,” Jesus warned.—Luke 17:32. 21. Why is it vital to stay awake now more than ever before? 	 (Kenese 19:14-17, 26) Ne fai mai a Iesu, penei: “Ke masaua ne koutou te avaga a Lota.”—Luka 17:32.


REGULAR FEATURES 	 E Mata, e Aoga ki a Koe a Fakafiafiaga?


(Ecclesiastes 1:4) Rather, the coming tribulation is an act of God to “bring to ruin those ruining the earth.” 	 (Failauga 1:4) I lō te fai penā, a te oko mai o te fakalavelave se faifaiga a te Atua ke “fakaseai atu foki a latou kolā e fakama‵sei ne latou te lalolagi.”


By all means, then, let us ‘exert ourselves vigorously’ as we serve Jehovah from the heart.—Luke 13:24. 	 Telā la, ke na ‘fai te mea e mafai ne tatou o fai’ ke tavini atu tatou ki a Ieova mai i ‵tou ‵kanoloto.—Luka 13:24.


12 Another reason to draw closer to Jehovah by means of prayer is that he, in turn, draws closer to us. (James 4:8) When we open up our heart to Jehovah in prayer, do we not sense that he is interested in our needs and tenderly cares for us? 	 (Iakopo 4:8) Kafai e fakaasi atu ne tatou a mea i ‵tou loto ki a Ieova e auala i ‵talo, e mata, e sē maua ne tatou se lagonaga me e saga tonu mai a ia ki ‵tou manakoga kae atafai mai foki?


While driving home after the program, we discussed how we could apply the counsel given on simplifying our life. 	 A koi ‵tele atu māua ki te fale i te otiga o te polokalame, ne sau‵tala eiloa māua ki te auala e mafai ei o fakagalue aka a te polopoloakiga telā ne tuku mai ke fakafaigofie ‵tou olaga.


(Rev. 21:5) Though we have ample reason for believing that the end of Satan’s system is very near, it can be difficult to wait patiently for that day. 	 (Fakaasiga 21:5) E ui eiloa e uke a pogai e tali‵tonu ei tatou me i te gataga o te fakanofonofoga a Satani ko pili ‵ki mai, e mafai eiloa o faigata ke faka‵tali mo te kufaki ki te aso tenā.


It is described as “lowliness of mind.” (Phil. 2:3, ftn.) A humble person is generally also a modest person, able to estimate accurately his own abilities and achievements, to acknowledge his mistakes, and to accept suggestions and new ideas. 	 (Fili. 2:3) A te tino loto maulalo e masani eiloa o fai foki pelā me se tino agamalu, e mafai o mafaufau faka‵lei ki mea e mafai ne ia o fai pelā foki mo mea ko oti ne fai ne ia, e talia ne ia ana mea ‵se, penā foki mo manatu fesoasoani ‵fou.


Hezekiah was a spiritual man, a worthy shepherd of his national flock. 	 A Hesekia se tagata faka-te-agaga, se tausi mamoe fakatuagagina o tena fenua.


Time magazine in its article “Lost Generation” pinpointed the disillusionment of many Russian youths by quoting a top rapper who said: “How can anyone born into this world, where nothing lasts for long and nothing is fair, have faith in society?” 	 Ne fakasino atu te mekesini ko te Time i tena mataupu ko “Te Kautama Telā e Fai Valevale” ki te loto māfatia o te tokoukega o talavou Lusia mai i te sikimaiga o pati konei a te tino usu pese lauiloa: “E mafai pefea ne se tino o talitonu ki tena fenua, māfai e fanau mai a ia ki se lalolagi telā e se tumau te leva o mea i ei kae e ‵piko valevale foki a faifaiga i ei?”


The best way is by setting a good example. 	 A te ‵toe auala ‵lei ko te fakaasi atu o se fakaakoakoga ‵lei.


• How does the way an embryo develops show that we are “wonderfully made”? 	 • E fakaasi mai pefea i te auala ne tupu aka ei te pepe i loto i te moegatama me ne faite tatou i se auala “fakaofoofogina”?


In Darfur, we see whole populations displaced, and their homes destroyed, while rape is used as a deliberate strategy. 	 E lavea atu ne tatou i Darfur te tokouke o tino i ei ko ave mālō keatea mai te lotou fenua kae lepe olotou fale, a ko te pukemālōga o fāfine e fai eiloa mo fai se aofaga e tasi e fakaaogā i ei.


For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, . . . lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God, having a form of godly devotion but proving false to its power.” (2 Timothy 3:1-5) Living among such people day in and day out, true Christians are under constant pressure to conform to this kind of mentality and lifestyle. 	 Ko tino ka ma‵natu fakapito, kaima‵nako, . . . ka sili te lotou fia‵fia ki manakoga o te foitino i lō te Atua, ka taofi ‵mau latou ki faiga matea o te ‵tou lotu, kae ‵teke ki tona ‵mana.” (2 Timoteo 3:1-5) Mai te ‵nofo mo tino penā i taimi katoa, e maua faeloa ne Kelisiano ‵tonu a tofotofoga ke tau‵tali atu ki vaegā kilokiloga mo vaegā olaga penā.


The book Knowledge That Leads to Everlasting Life, released in 1995, has so far seen a printing of over 85 million in 154 languages. 	 Ne ‵lomi a kopi e silia atu i te 85 miliona i ‵gana e 154 o te tusi ko Te Iloaga Telā e Takitaki Atu ei ki te Ola Se-Gata-Mai, telā ne ‵tala mai i te 1995.


13 Christians who enter into courtship with those who do not serve Jehovah are likely to face terrible challenges. 	 13 E mafai eiloa o fe‵paki a Kelisiano kolā e fia‵fai mo tino kolā e se tavini atu ki a Ieova mo fakalavelave faiga‵ta.


It says: “Rejoice in the hope.”—Jude 4, 16; Romans 12:12. 	 E fai mai i ei: “Ke fia‵fia koutou i te otou fakamoemoega.”—Iuta 4, 16; Loma 12:12.


6 An event in the life of Jesus reveals what real greatness involves. 	 6 E fakaasi mai i se mea ne tupu i te olaga o Iesu a mea kolā e aofia tonu i te takutakua.


12 Do you share Paul’s determination? 	 12 E mata, e ‵pau a tau fakaikuga mo Paulo?


To answer that important question, let us examine two of Jesus’ illustrations in which he considers the need to “bear fruit.” 	 Ke tali aka te fesili tāua tenā, ke na suke‵suke nei tatou ki tala fakatusa a Iesu e lua i tena faipatiga e uiga ki te tāua ke “‵fua mai i ei a fuataga.”


(John 8:28; Matthew 17:5) Hence, by observing the command to preach, we show Jehovah that we love him. 	 (Ioane 8:28; Mataio 17:5) Telā la, mai te faka‵logo ki te fakatonuga ke talai, e fakaasi atu ei ne tatou ki a Ieova me e a‵lofa tatou ki a ia.


By the time that Nehemiah arrived in Jerusalem a second time, about a hundred years had passed since a faithful remnant had returned from Babylon to restore true worship. 	 I te taimi ne oko mai ei a Neemia ki Ielusalema i te lua o taimi, e nofo ki se selau tausaga ko ‵teka talu mai te taimi ne toe ‵foki mai ei se ‵toega fakamaoni mai Papelonia o toe fakatu a te tapuakiga tonu.


(The World Book Encyclopedia) A secular teacher is entrusted with the minds of young people and can influence them for years to come. 	 (The World Book Encyclopedia) E maua ne se faiakoga i te malo te tiute ke akoako atu a tama‵liki fo‵liki ko te mea ke mafai o aogā ki a latou i te fia tausaga.


2, 3. Of what did Paul boast, and why? 	 2, 3. Se a te mea ne fakamatamata ki ei a Paulo, kae kaia?


(Acts 1:8) But it was also obvious—even to those spiritually blind judges—that Jesus had trained those men. 	 (Galuega 1:8) Kae ne matea ‵lei atu foki eiloa i ei—ke oko ki fāmasino ‵kivi i te feitu faka-te-agaga konā—me ne akoako ne Iesu a tāgata konā.


At Pentecost 33 C.E., about 120 disciples received the outpouring of holy spirit and began to fulfill that commission by telling others that Jesus was the long-hoped-for Messiah, through whom salvation could be gained. 	 I te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A., kāti e toko 120 a soko ne maua ne latou te agaga tapu kae kamata o fai ne latou te fakatonuga tenā, ke fakailoa atu ki tino me i a Iesu ko te Mesia telā ko leva ne folafola mai me ka maua i ei te fakaolataga.


Today, our high-tech world is self-centered. 	 I aso nei, e ma‵natu fakapito a tino i te ‵tou lalolagi tenei telā e fonu i poto ‵fou valevale.


Our next article will consider the answer to this question. 	 Ka fakamatala mai i te suā mataupu a te tali ki te fesili tenei.


However, those who went ahead with their sowing and construction activities enjoyed fruitage and satisfaction from their labor. 	 Kae ko tino kolā ne tumau eiloa i te ‵tokiga mo te faiga o galuega fakatūtū, ne maua ne latou a fuataga mo te lotomalie mai i olotou galuega ‵mafa.


The parents and children were reunited on the other side of the border. 	 Ne toe fetaui eiloa a mātua mo la tama‵liki i te suā feitu o te tuakoi.


Why did you leave me like this? 	 Kaia ko tiakina mai ei au ne koe penei?


By means of it, Jesus provided deliverance from sin and death for faithful descendants of Adam and Eve. 	 E auala i te taulaga tenā, ne fakasaoloto ei ne Iesu mai te agasala mo te mate a tino fakamaoni katoa mai te gafa o Atamu mo Eva.


He did not force David to confess but simply had Nathan present the king with a story that illustrated the badness of his sins. 	 Ne seki faimālō ne ia a Tavita ke fakaasi a tena ‵se kae ne fai atu fua a ia ki a Natano ke fai atu se tala telā e fakamatala atu i ei a te ma‵sei o ana agasala ne fai.


Paul’s concerns were like those of a father who knows that some children in his neighborhood behave badly. 	 A te manavase o Paulo e fakatusa ki se tamana telā e iloa ne ia a amioga sē ‵lei a nisi tama‵liki.


Yes, in reality, superstition is a belief, a form of religion. 	 E tonu, a manatu va‵lea ne talitonuga kolā e fai mo fai se vaegā lotu.


2 Yet, some of Jehovah’s worshipers undergo bouts of emotional tiredness. 	 2 Kae e fe‵paki eiloa a nisi tino tapuaki a Ieova mo te fi‵ta o te mafaufau i nisi taimi.


As we reflect on Zechariah’s vision, we do not doubt that we are safe in the shadow of the two mountains. 	 I te taimi e mafaufau ‵mafa ei tatou ki te fakaasiga a Sakalia, e se fakalotolotolua tatou me e saogalēmū tatou i malumaluga o te avā mauga konā.


(John 18:37) God’s people feel as Jesus did. 	 (Ioane 18:37) E ‵pau a lagonaga o tino o te Atua mo lagonaga o Iesu.


Continue to pray for help. 	 Tumau i te ‵talo atu mō se fesoasoani.


That makes all the difference.” 	 E tuku mai i ei ne fakama‵fuliga lasi ‵ki.”


For, if a man with gold rings on his fingers and in splendid clothing enters into a gathering of you, but a poor man in filthy clothing also enters, yet you look with favor upon the one wearing the splendid clothing and say: ‘You take this seat here in a fine place,’ and you say to the poor one: ‘You keep standing,’ or: ‘Take that seat there under my footstool,’ you have class distinctions among yourselves and you have become judges rendering wicked decisions, is that not so?”—James 2:1-4. 	 Kafai e vau se tino e pei ki gatu ‵lei mo mama aulo i ona lima ki loto i otou tapuakiga, kae ulu mai ei foki se tino mativa mo ona gatu ma‵sei, e tali fakaaloalo atu koutou ki te tino telā e pei ki gatu ‵lei, kae fai atu ki a ia, ‘Vau o sagasaga i te koga gali tenei,’ kae ka fai atu koutou ki te tino mativa penei, ‘Tu i kona, io me vau o sagasaga i oku tua.’ E a, e se fakailoga tino koutou i te mea tenā?”—Iakopo 2:1-4.


7 Some examples may help us to reflect on the security enjoyed by those who serve Jehovah in contrast with those who do not. 	 7 E isi ne fakaakoakoga e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke lavea ne tatou a te ‵kese o te puipuiga e maua ne tino kolā e tavini ki a Ieova mo tino kolā e se tavini atu ki a ia.


One day Satan challenges Job’s integrity before God. 	 I te aso e tasi, ne fakafesili aka ne Satani te fakamaoni o Iopu ki te Atua.


(Isaiah 11:3-5) Thus, those accepted for life under this government will also be expected to be righteous. 	 (Isaia 11:3-5) Tela la, a tino kolā e talia ke ola mai lalo i te malo tenei e ‵tau foki o amio‵tonu.


We are easily swayed by what we consider to be in our own best interests. 	 Me e faigofie ke ‵saga atu fua tatou ki mea kolā e mafau‵fau tatou me e aogā totino ki a tatou eiloa.


I was assigned to the printery and learned to operate the flatbed press. 	 Ne ‵tofi au ke galue i masini ‵lomi tusi kae ne tauloto ei au ki te fakaaogaga o te flatbed press, se masini ‵lomi e pelā me se moega.


Those addresses were the basis for productive return visits. 	 Ne fai a fakatuatusi konā mo fai se fakavae o toe asiga magoi.


(Galatians 6:16) As figurative “strangers” and “foreigners” associated with spiritual Israel, they joyfully serve as “farmers” and “vinedressers” under the direction of the anointed, the “priests of Jehovah” and ‘ministers of God.’ 	 (Kalatia 6:16) E pelā me ne “tino fakaa‵tea” kolā e ‵kau fakatasi mo te Isalaelu faka-te-agaga, e tavini atu latou mo te fia‵fia e pelā me ne ‘tino tausi manu’ mo ‘tino ‵toki togavine’ mai lalo i te takitakiga a te kau fakaekegina, ko te ‘faitaulaga a Ieova’ mo te ‘tavini a te Atua.’


With this in mind, we treat those who have not yet accepted the message of salvation with “mildness” and “deep respect,” hoping that some among them may yet respond to the message of life.—2 Timothy 2:25; 1 Peter 3:15. 	 Kafai e masaua ne tatou te manatu tenā, ka “ava” tatou mo te “loto malalo” ki tino kolā koi tuai o talia ne latou te fekau o te fakaolataga, ona ko te fakamoemoega me ka talia ne nisi tino i a latou a te fekau o te ola.—2 Timoteo 2:25; 1 Petelu 3:15.


Lucy, my oldest sister, died not much later, at the age of 17. 	 E seki leva kae mate toku tuagane matua eiloa, ko Lucy, i te taimi ko 17 ei ana tausaga.


DOES your name have a particular meaning? 	 E MATA, e isi se uiga fakapito o tou igoa?


(Habakkuk 2:14) Until that wonderful time, let us follow the good example of Habakkuk. 	 (Sapakuka 2:14) A koi tuai o oko mai te taimi gali tenā, ke na fakaakoako atu tatou ki amioga ‵lei a Sapakuka.


Or do research on that subject with the use of the Watch Tower Publications Index or the computer program Watchtower Library (CD-ROM).* Use a concordance to find scriptures referring to mercy. 	 Io me fai au sukesukega ki te mataupu tenā mai te fakaaogāga o te Watchtower Publication Index io me ko te polokalame i te komupiuta ko te Watchtower Library (CD-ROM).* Ke fakaaogā te tusi ko te concordance ke ‵sala aka ei a fuaiupu kolā e fakasino atu ki te mataupu ko te mercy io me ko te alofa fakamagalo.


“Jehovah Was With Joseph” 	 “Ne Fakatasi Atu te Aliki ki a Iosefa”


This passage is sometimes translated in a way that implies that only the death of the mother would incur a death penalty. 	 Ko oti ne ‵fuli a te fuaiupu tenei i nisi taimi ke fakaasi mai i ei me ko te mate fua o te mātua e iku atu ki te fakasala o se tino ki te mate.


8 To illustrate: Imagine that it was possible to read God’s Word, meditate on it, and pray to Jehovah only during a certain hour each day. 	 8 Ke fai se fakatusa: Ke mafaufau me e mafai fua koe o faitau ki te Muna a te Atua, mafaufau ‵loto ki ei, kae ‵talo atu ki a Ieova i se itula fua e tasi i aso takitasi.


For instance, consider how our fellow worshipers stood out as different because they ‘paid Caesar’s things to Caesar but God’s things to God’ in the days of National Socialism in Germany. 	 E pelā mo te auala e tasi telā e ‵kese ei ‵tou taina tapuaki ona ko te mea e ‘ ‵togi atu ne latou a mea a Kaisala ki a Kaisala mo mea a te Atua ki te Atua’ i aso o te National Socialism i Siamani.


They taught regularly at the temple. 	 Ne akoako atu faeloa latou i te faletapu.


8 How can we avail ourselves of that help? 	 8 E mafai pefea o fakaaogā faka‵lei ne tatou te fesoasoani tenā?


For one thing, if our means or our strength do not allow us to invite others for a meal, sharing a cup of coffee, tea, or some other beverage is also a way of showing hospitality. 	 E pelā me se mea e tasi, kafai e se lava ‵tou tupe io me ko ‵tou malosi ke ‵kami mai a nisi tino, a te inu kōfe, tī, io me se isi vaegā meainu aka se auala foki ke fakaasi atu ei a te uiga talimalo.


Why was Absalom not loyal to God? 	 Kaia ne seki fakamaoni ei a Apisaloma ki te Atua?


(Acts 20:35) May you be among those who make it their firm resolve to give God glory—now and forever! 	 (Galuega 20:35) Ke na aofia koe i tino kolā e fakaiku aka ne latou ke tu ‵mautakitaki latou i te faka‵malu atu ki te Atua—nei ke oko foki eiloa ki te se-gata-mai!


(John 5:15-18; 11:53, 54; 18:38–19:16) Ultimately, he courageously submitted to a brutal death to accomplish his Father’s will and give his subjects everlasting life. 	 (Ioane 5:15-18; 11:53, 54; 18:38–19:16) Fakamuli ifo i ei, ne tuku atu mo te loto toa ne ia a ia eiloa ki se mate fakamasiasi ke fakataunu ei te loto o tena Tamana kae ke tuku atu foki ki ana tino a te ola se-gata-mai.


They do so by “rendering [God] sacred service day and night.”—Revelation 7:15-17. 	 E fai latou penā mai te “tavini atu ki [te Atua] i te ao mo te po.”—Fakaasiga 7:15-17.


(Proverbs 21:13) And rather than criticizing fellow worshipers, the elders ought to be encouraging and upbuilding.—1 Corinthians 8:1. 	 (Faataoto 21:13) Kae i lō te taku fakamasei atu o ‵tou taina tapuaki, e ‵tau mo toeaina o fakamalosi atu ki a latou.—1 Kolinito 8:1.


So, what he did seemed unreal. 	 Tela la, ne seki talitonu au ki te mea ne fai ne ia.


How can you make sure that your manner of dress will bring glory to God? 	 E mafai pefea o fakamautinoa aka ne koe me i te auala e fai ei ou gatu e faka‵malu atu ki te Atua?


Focusing on what will further assist us to endure faithfully? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o ‵saga tatou ki ei ko te mea ke fesoasoani mai ke kufaki tatou mo te fakamaoni?


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19 Who could doubt that Ruth, Hezekiah, and Mary were Jehovah’s friends, much as Abraham had been before them? 	 19 E seai eiloa se fakalotolotolua me i a Luta, Hesekia mo Malia ne fai mo taugasoa o Ieova, e pelā eiloa mo Apelaamo.


Clearly, then, the establishment of Christ’s Kingdom in heaven is followed by a period of time that is marked by increased “woe” for the earth and its inhabitants. 	 Tela la, e manino ‵lei me i te fakatuakaga o te Malo o Keliso i te lagi ka fai i ei ke ‘fakaa‵lofa’ malosi a te lalolagi mo tino i luga i ei.


11 When Jesus was on earth, he demonstrated the importance of having strong faith during critical times. 	 11 I te taimi ne nofo ei a Iesu i te lalolagi, ne fakatāua ne ia te manakoga ke malosi te ‵tou fakatuanaki i taimi faiga‵ta konei.


Satan takes advantage of fleshly weaknesses and uses the world in an attempt to lead Jehovah’s sheep into sinful activities. 	 E fakaaogā faka‵lei eiloa ne Satani a vāivāiga faka-te-foitino e pelā foki mo te lalolagi i tena taumafai ke ‵taki atu a mamoe a Ieova ki te faiga o agasala.


Yet, in his speech on Mars’ Hill, Paul betrayed no such irritation. 	 Kae i tena faipatiga i luga i te Mauga o Malisi, ne seki lavea atu eiloa i ei tena fanoanoa.


You have sayings of everlasting life.’ 	 A muna o te ola se-gata-mai, e nofo mo koe.’


I support my family by teaching music. 	 Ne tausi au ki toku kāiga mai te akoakoga o pese.


Jesus thereby provided his Father with the best, yes the complete, answer to Satan’s lie that humans serve God with selfish motives and not out of unbreakable love.—Prov. 27:11. 	 Tela la, ne tuku atu ne Iesu ki tena Tamana a te ‵toe tali ‵lei, e tonu ko te tali kātoa ki te loi o Satani me e tavini atu fua a tino ki te Atua ona ko olotou manakoga kaima‵nako kae e se ko te katoatoa o te lotou a‵lofa.—Faataoto 27:11.


Because of their spiritual inheritance, what deliverance did the offspring of Jacob, or Israel, experience? 	 Ona ko te lotou tofi faka-te-agaga, se a te fakasaolotoga telā ne fai mō tamaliki a Iakopo, io me ko Isalaelu?


Jesus, however, is unique. 	 Kae e tu ‵kese eiloa a Iesu.


“Dear Raquel, 	 “Talofa Raquel,


What perfect start did mankind get? 	 Se a te kamataga ‵lei telā ne maua ne tino?


As in Daniel’s case, what have present-day opposers of God’s people done? 	 E pelā mo mea ne ‵tupu ki a Tanielu, ne a mea ne fai ne tino i aso nei kolā e ‵teke atu ki tino o te Atua?


He apologized for his rudeness and commended me for my strong faith. 	 Ne fakatoese mai a ia ona ko tena sē āva kae fakamālō mai ki a au mō te lasi o toku fakatuanaki.


Why So Much Sorrow? 	 Kaia e Fanoa‵noa Malosi ei?


In what ways? 	 Ne a auala e mafai ei o fai latou penā?


(John 17:17; Matthew 4:4, 7, 10) True Christians, therefore, ‘remain in his word’—that is, they accept God’s Word, the Bible, as “truth” and the ultimate authority for their beliefs and practices. 	 (Ioane 17:17; Mataio 4:4, 7, 10) Tela la, a Kelisiano ‵tonu, e ‘tumau i ana muna’—me talia ne latou te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu, e pelā mo ko te “munatonu” kae ko te mea fua e tasi telā e fakavae ki ei olotou talitonuga mo faifaiga.


3 Beginning in chapter 12, Paul considers four related subjects that affect a Christian’s life. 	 3 E kamata mai i te mataupu e 12, e faipati eiloa a Paulo ki mataupu tai ‵pau e fa kolā e pokotia i ei te olaga o se Kelisiano.


Indeed, you would have good reason for requesting protection. 	 E tonu, e maua eiloa ne koe se pogai ‵lei ke fakamolemole atu mō se puipuiga.


The Bible account says: “He . . . rebuked the wind and said to the sea: ‘Hush! 	 E fai mai te tala i te Tusi Tapu: “Ne . . . ‵liko ne ia te matagi kae fai atu ki te tai: ‘Malū!


Otherwise, you might run the risk of being devoured spiritually. 	 Kafai e se fai penā, ka tu atu i se tulaga fakamataku a te ‵tou fesokotakiga mo Ieova.


Note, though, that God was said to have revealed his purposes only to his servants, to those who sincerely loved him. 	 Kae ko te manatu tāua i konei e fai mai me e fakaasi fua ne te Atua ana fuafuaga ki ana tavini, ko tino kolā e a‵lofa ‵tonu ki a ia.


(Rom. 5:12) As descendants of Adam, all of us are subject to the law of sin and of death. 	 (Loma 5:12) Ona ko tatou ne o‵mai i te gafa o Atamu, e ‵nofo katoa tatou mai lalo i te tulafono o te agasala mo te mate.


When and why did anointed Christians ‘go to sleep,’ as it were? 	 Anafea kae kaia ne ‘‵moe atu ei’ a Kelisiano fakaekegina i se auala fakatusa?


(Galatians 5:22, 23) When we display these qualities, we create the conditions for having peaceful relationships with others and with God, which result in true happiness. 	 (Kalatia 5:22, 23) Kafai e fakaasi atu ne tatou a uiga konei, ko faite eiloa ne tatou se tulaga telā ka maua ei se fesokotakiga filemu mo nisi tino e pelā foki mo te Atua, telā ka iku atu ei ki te mauaga o te fiafia tonu.


Seeking Righteousness Will Protect Us 	 A te ‵Sala Atu ki te Amiotonu e Maua i ei se Puipuiga


18 We may experience a great test of our faith when we or our loved ones suffer serious illness. 	 18 E mafai o tofotofogina te ‵tou fakatuanaki māfai ko ma‵saki malosi tatou io me ko ‵tou tino pele.


(Romans 4:11; Genesis 13:9; 18:1-8) Likewise, God himself described Job as “blameless and upright.” 	 (Loma 4:11; Kenese 13:9; 18:1-8) E penā foki a Iopu, ne taku ne te Atua a ia e pelā me se tino “‵lei mo te fakatuanaki.”


Clearly, Satan has no compassion for the needy or for victims of calamity. 	 E manino ‵lei, me e seai eiloa se loto alofa o Satani ki tino ma‵tiva io me ki tino kolā ko fe‵paki mo fakalavelave faiga‵ta.


4. Why is Jehovah the ultimate, rightful Lawgiver? 4 As the Creator, Jehovah is the ultimate, rightful Lawgiver in the universe. 	 4 Ko Ieova fua tokotasi i te lagi mo te lalolagi e ‵tau o tuku mai ne ia a Tulafono ona ko te mea ne faite ne Ia tatou.


(Hebrews 4:12) Yes, parents can do more than simply tell their offspring not to get involved in wrongdoing again. 	 (Epelu 4:12) E tonu, e mafai o uke atu a mea e fai ne mātua i lō te fai atu fua ki olotou tama‵liki ke se toe aofia i te faiga o mea ma‵sei.


If death ends it all, living for the present makes perfect sense. 	 Kafai e oti atu a mea katoa i te mate, e ‵tau eiloa o ola tatou e ‵tusa mo mea e fai i aso nei.


(Revelation 17:1, 2, 6, 18) She has a name written on her forehead that matches her filthy and repulsive conduct. 	 (Fakaasiga 17:1, 2, 6, 18) E isi se igoa e tusi i tena lae telā e fetaui ‵lei mo ana uiga lai‵lai kae ma‵sei.


Talking to the Witnesses in those days was risky, but what we later learned from Apun transformed our lives. 	 Ne fakamataku ‵ki eiloa a te faipati atu ki Molimau i aso konā, kae ko mea ne tauloto fakamuli ne māua mai i a Apun ne ‵fuli ne ia mā olaga.


As Rose studied the Bible, however, she discerned the excelling value of the truth about God’s Kingdom. 	 Kae i te taimi ne sukesuke ei a Rose ki te Tusi Tapu, ne iloa ne ia te tāua malosi o te munatonu e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua.


Particularly from the 18th century on, however, critics of the Bible have attacked the authenticity of the book of Isaiah. 	 Maise eiloa talu mai i te 18 senitenali o vau ki mua, ne fakafesili ne tino ‵teke ki te Tusi Tapu a te ‵tonu o te tusi a Isaia.


Jehovah Rescues His People 	 E Faka‵sao ne Ieova Ana Tino


Also, let the elders know that you are available to assist in any way, perhaps by cleaning the Kingdom Hall, substituting for a meeting part, or offering to give someone a ride to the meetings. 	 Ke fakailoa atu foki ki toeaina me e mafai o fesoasoani atu koe i so se auala, kāti i te ‵fuluga o te Fale Tapuaki, tou toka o fai se tōfiga mō se tino, io me ofo atu ke ave ne koe se tino ki fakatasiga.


Give Comfort to Those Who Grieve 	 Fakamafanafana Atu ki Tino Loto Māfatia


The police used handwriting analysis to identify a key member of the smuggling group and arrested him. 	 Ne fakaaoga ne pulisimani a mea e iloilo ei a tusilima o tino ke iloa aka se sui o te potukau ave ‵funa a mea kae puke o ‵loka.


The apostle Paul was attentive, flexible, and resourceful in preaching and teaching 	 Ne atafai, ne fulifuli ana fakamatalaga, kae apo foki a te apositolo ko Paulo i te talai atu mo te akoako atu


The boys are always waiting and ready to go.” 	 E olioli faeloa a tama‵liki ke na fai te akoga.”


▪ Jesus was impartial and respectful toward all 	 ▪ Ne āva kae ne seki fakailoga tino a Iesu ki tino katoa


(Matt. 24:45; Heb. 12:5, 6) Jehovah also extends help by way of the Christian congregation and its “gifts in men.” 	 (Mataio 24:45; Epelu 12:5, 6) E tuku mai foki ne Ieova te fesoasoani e auala i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano mo ‘meaalofa tino’ i ei.


Could you take some steps to assist a weak one in your congregation? 	 E mata, e mafai o gasuesue koe ke fesoasoani atu ki se tino loto vāivāi i tau fakapotopotoga?


What is it? 	 Se a te mea e fakamataku i ei?


How can spiritual illness be counteracted? 	 E mafai pefea o fakafeoloolo aka ne tatou a te masaki i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


10 What consideration Jesus showed for others! 	 10 Ko oko eiloa i te mafaufau ‵mafa o Iesu ki nisi tino!


So I interpreted, which helped them grasp the truth more readily. 	 Tela la, ne ‵fuli ne au a lāuga, ke fesoasoani atu ki a latou ke puke ‵mau ki te munatonu.


Our sight enables us to see beloved friends or unwelcome dangers. 	 E fai ne ‵tou mata ke mafai o lavea ne tatou a ‵tou taugasoa pele io me ke ‵teke atu ki mea fakama‵taku.


2 As Christians, we are waiting for something even more important. 	 2 E ‵nofo fakatalitali foki tatou Kelisiano ki se mea telā e sili atu tena tāua.


I also try to surround myself with positive people, and I try to be there for others.” 	 E taumafai foki au ke ‵nofo fakatasi mo tino kolā e ‵lei olotou kilokiloga, kae e taumafai foki au o fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino i toku nofo atu i konā.”


The circuit overseer tries to get to know the men who are recommended and to work with them in the field service if possible. 	 E taumafai te ovasia o fenua ke iloa ‵lei ne ia a taina kolā e filigina kae ga‵lue tasi mo latou i te galuega talai māfai e mafai.


She explains: “The Bible answered every question that I could ask. 	 Ana muna: “Ne tali ne te Tusi Tapu aku fesili katoa.


6. Why did Jehovah choose Jonah to go to Nineveh? 	 6 Se a te mea e masaua faeloa ne koe māfai e mafaufau koe ki te tala o Iona?


The hope of life after death is held in various forms by Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, members of Christendom’s churches, and even many who are not interested in religion. 	 E akoako atu eiloa a te fakamoemoega e uiga ki te ola mai tua o te mate i vaega kese‵kese o te lotu Musilimu, Hinitu, te lotu Puta, tino o Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se, mo nisi tino e tokouke kolā e se fia‵fia ki lotu.


They have a responsibility to obey the law of the land when this does not conflict with Jehovah’s law. 	 E isi foki se lotou tiute ke faka‵logo ki tulafono o te fenua māfai e se fe‵paki mo tulafono a Ieova.


(Deuteronomy 12:4-7, 13, 14; Joshua 22:19) After the removal of the sacred Ark from the tabernacle at Shiloh, Jehovah’s presence was no longer evident there. 	 (Teutelonome 12:4-7, 13, 14; Iosua 22:19) I te taimi ne ave keatea ei te Pusa tapu mai te faleie tapu i Sailo, ne seki toe fakatasi atu ei a Ieova ki te koga tenā.


To answer that question, we need to understand the basic causes of corruption. 	 Ke tali aka te fesili tenā, e ‵tau o malamalama tatou me e māfua mai pefea a pulega sē fakamaoni.


Even in her heart, she called him her “lord.” 	 I loto foki eiloa i tena loto, ne taku ne Sala a tena avaga ko “toku pule.”


(Luke 17:20) How, then, would the sign show those on earth that Christ’s presence had begun? 	 (Luka 17:20) Kae e fakaasi atu pefea a te fakailoga ki tino i te lalolagi me ko oti ne kamata a te fakatasi mai o Keliso?


They became addicted smokers. 	 Fakamuli ifo ko u‵miti foki latou ki ei.


8 Jacob’s prophecy foretold that Shiloh would command “the obedience of the peoples.” 	 E fakaasi manino mai i ei, me ka pule atu foki a Keliso ki nisi tino i tafa o te Isalaelu faka-te-agaga.


And Lazarus comes out. 	 Kae ne vau ei Lasalo ki tua.


Young people may wish to get married, but available partners may be lacking within the congregation. 	 Kati e fia a‵vaga a nisi talavou, kae e seai ne tino e avanoa ke a‵vaga latou ki ei i te lotou fakapotopotoga.


STUDY ARTICLES FOR: AUGUST 29–SEPTEMBER 25, 2016 	 MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA I A: AOKUSO 29, 2016–SETEMA 25, 2016


How did the psalmist show appreciation for God’s law, and should Christians do likewise? 	 Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne te faisalamo a te loto fakafetai ki tulafono a te Atua, kae e mata, e ‵tau foki o fai penā a Kelisiano?


18 For instance, parents may invite other families to join them in family worship from time to time. 	 18 E pelā mo mātua, e mafai o ‵kami ne latou a nisi kāiga ke ‵kau atu ki a latou i te lotou tapuakiga a kāiga i nisi taimi.


(Isaiah 61:1, 2; Luke 4:16-19) Modern-day anointed Christians have long recognized that this commission also applies to them, and the “other sheep” gladly join them in that work.—John 10:16. 3. 	 (Isaia 61:1, 2; Luka 4:16-19) Ko leva ne iloa ne Kelisiano fakaekegina i aso nei me e ‵tau foki o fai ne latou te galuega tenā, kae e loto fia‵fia foki a ‘nisi mamoe’ o ‵kau fakatasi mo latou i te faiga o te galuega tenā.—Ioane 10:16.


(John 1:29; Revelation 22:3) This Mount Zion refers to heaven.* (Hebrews 12:22) Jesus and his 144,000 associates are ruling from heaven. 	 (Ioane 1:29; Fakaasiga 22:3) E fakasino atu eiloa te Mauga o Siona ki te lagi.* (Epelu 12:22) E pule mai eiloa a Iesu mo ana tupu lagolago e toko 144,000 mai te lagi.


Because we cannot force people to become disciples. 	 Me e se mafai o faimālō ne tatou a tino ke fai mo soko.


These parents realized that children need to develop faith in their Creator. 	 Ne iloa ne mātua konei me ne ‵tau o fakamalosi aka a te fakatuanaki ki te Atua i loto o lā tama‵liki.


Yet, you can likely think of ways in which Jehovah has rewarded you and those around you. 	 E tigā i ei, e mafai o toe mafaufau koe ki auala e uke ne taui atu ei ne Ieova a koe mo nisi tino i ou tafa.


It shows that over untold aeons of time, God’s only-begotten Son was “glad before him all the time,” happy to do his Father’s will. 	 E fakaasi mai i ei, me i te fia kiliona o tausaga ko teka, a te Fuatasi a te Atua ne ‘fiafia faeloa i ona mua i taimi katoa,’ o fai te loto o tena Tamana.


Many non-Christians also hope to depart the earth for a better place after death. 	 E fakamoe‵moe foki a nisi tino kolā e se ne Kelisiano me ka tiakina ne latou te lalolagi ke maua se isi koga e ‵lei atu māfai ko ‵mate latou.


How Would You Answer? 	 Ka Tali Mai Pefea Koe?


(Numbers 11:11-15; Ezra 4:4; Jonah 4:3) Especially can discouragement have a devastating effect on us if it is accompanied by resentment because we feel slighted or have been strongly chastised or disciplined. 	 (Numela 11:11-15; Esela 4:4; Iona 4:3) Ka sili atu te ‵tou loto vāivāi māfai e ita fakamoe‵moe tatou ona ko te mea ne pati ‵toko io me ne polopoloki ‵mafa tatou ne se tino.


7 The foremost way of testing whether we are in the faith, then, is to read and meditate on God’s Word and examine how our conduct measures up to what we learn. 	 7 A te ‵toe auala sili ke tofotofo aka ei te ‵tou fakatuanaki, ko te faitau kae mafau‵fau ‵loto ki te Muna a te Atua kae iloilo aka me e pefea te fetaui o ‵tou amioga mo mea kolā e tauloto ne tatou mai i ei.


He could never do that. 	 E se mafai lele o fai ne ia te mea tenā.


12 If current circumstances in life limit the time that you have available to spend in the ministry, you could still try to increase your share in the harvest work by making your ministry more productive. 	 12 Kafai ko se uke a taimi e fakaavanoa ne koe mō te galuega talai ona ko ou fakanofonofoga i te olaga, e mafai ne koe o taumafai ke uke ou tusaga e fai i te galuega ko te ‵katigā saito mai i te faiga ke momea aka te magoi o tau galuega talai.


(Acts 4:19, 20) Of course, her children must eventually make their own decision regarding worship.—Deut. 30:19, 20.* 	 (Galu. 4:19, 20) E tonu, e ‵tau eiloa o fai fakamuli ne ana tamaliki olotou fakaikuga totino e uiga ki te tapuakiga.—Teu. 30:19, 20.*


10 Today, we too may be asked to make donations for a specific purpose. 	 10 I aso nei, e mafai eiloa o fakamolemole mai ki a tatou ke fai ne meaalofa mō se pogai fakapito.


Because of our profound love for Jehovah, we will not allow ourselves to be swayed by the apathy or negative response of some householders. 	 Ona ko te lasi o te ‵tou a‵lofa ki a Ieova, e sē ‵tau o faka‵tuka mai ki a tatou a te sē fia ‵saga mai o tino i nisi fale.


14 Jesus Christ considers the loyal support given to his brothers as being given to him. 	 14 E kilo atu a Iesu Keliso ki te ‵lago atu o tatou mo te fakamaoni ki ana taina e pelā eiloa me e fai atu ki a ia.


(Psalm 145:19) Second, godly fear will benefit us because it will affect our attitude toward what is bad. 	 (Salamo 145:19) Ako te lua o mea, e tāua ‵ki eiloa a te mataku ki te Atua me ka ‵fuli i ei ‵tou kilokiloga ki mea kolā e ma‵sei.


10 One of Satan’s most successful ploys is that of getting us absorbed in this world and its materialistic pursuits. 	 10 A te auala e tasi ko manuia malosi i ei a togafiti a Satani ko te faiga ke aofia malosi tatou i te lalolagi tenei mo tena fia maumea.


This service has enriched my life.” 	 Ne fai ne te taviniga tenei ke maumea toku olaga i te feitu faka-te-agaga.”


May we never be tainted by such a selfish attitude! 	 21 Ne ‵valo mai te Tusi Tapu me i te vaitaimi tenei, “ka ma‵natu fakapito” a tino.


17 The examination of the prophecies in Isaiah that center on the Servant has been a fine way to prepare our minds for the Memorial of Christ’s death. 	 17 A te iloiloga ki valoaga a Isaia kolā e fakavae ki te Tavini se auala ‵lei ke fakatoka ei ‵tou mafaufau ki te Fakamanatuga o te mate o Keliso.


(Psalm 119:105) Like the psalmist of old, we gratefully respond to God’s leadings and pray: “Instruct me, O Jehovah, in your way, and lead me in the path of uprightness.”—Psalm 27:11. 	 (Salamo 119:105) E pelā mo te tino faisalamo i aso mua, e talia ne tatou mo te fiafia a takitakiga mai te Atua kae e ‵talo atu tatou penei: “Te Aliki [ko Ieova], akoako mai ki a au mea kola e loto koe ki ei ke fai ne au.”—Salamo 27:11.


(John 11:47) Some, though, respond favorably and say: “When the Christ arrives, he will not perform more signs than this man has performed, will he?” 	 (Ioane 11:47) Kae ne ‵saga tonu atu a nisi tino kae fai atu: “Kafai ko vau te Keliso, e a, e uke atu fakailoga ka fai ne ia i fakailoga ko oti ne fai ne te tagata tenei?”


How can elders imitate Jesus Christ? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaakoako atu a toeaina ki a Iesu Keliso?


People who engage in any of “the works of the flesh” fall into that category. 	 A tino kolā e aofia i “galuega o te foitino” e ‵to katoa i te vaega tenei.


(Titus 2:14) Let us now consider how our zeal for fine works helps us to draw people to Jehovah. 	 (Tito 2:14) Ka mafau‵fau nei tatou ki te auala e fesoasoani mai ei a ‵tou loto finafinau ke ‵futi mai ne tatou a tino ki a Ieova.


CAN YOU RECALL? 	 E MASAUA NE KOE?


July 1, 2012 	 Aokuso 1, 2012


Thessalonica 	 Neapoli


How was Solomon’s wisdom unmatched, and what was its Source? 	 Kaia e seai ei se tino ne ‵pau tena poto mo Solomona, kae ne māfua mai i fea tena poto?


How did many of the Jews view Jesus’ death, and why did this add to his suffering? 	 Ne ‵kilo atu pefea a tino Iutaia e tokouke ki te mate o Iesu, kae kaia ne logo‵mae malosi ei a ia ona ko te mea tenei?


Sarah deeply respected Abraham’s authority and was happy 	 Ne āva malosi a Sala ki te pulega a Apelaamo kae ne fiafia a ia i ei


(James 1:18) They are the first to have their sins forgiven on the basis of Jesus’ shed blood, and that makes it possible for them to be granted immortal life in the heavens, where they rule with Jesus in his Kingdom. 	 (Iakopo 1:18, NW) Ko latou a tino muamua kolā ka fakamagalo olotou agasala e auala i te toto maligi o Iesu, ko mafai ei o tuku atu ki a latou a te ola e se toe mafai o mate i te lagi, ko te koga telā ka pule fakatasi mai ei latou mo Iesu i tena Malo.


If we want Jehovah God to forgive us, we need to learn about him—to understand his ways, his advice, and his requirements. 	 Kafai e ma‵nako tatou ke fakamagalo tatou ne Ieova te Atua, e ‵tau mo tatou o tauloto e uiga ki a ia—ke malama‵lama i ana auala, tena takitakiga, mo mea e manako a ia ki ei.


(Rom. 8:15-17; Gal. 3:29) Holy spirit was in evidence upon Jesus’ first-century disciples, enabling them to preach with zeal and empowering them to perform powerful works. 	 (Loma 8:15-17; Kalatia 3:29) Ne lavea atu a te malosi o te agaga tapu i soko o Iesu i te senitenali muamua, me ne mafai ne latou o talai atu mo te loto finafinau kae ne maua foki ne latou te malosi ke fai a galuega ‵mana.


When journeying with Jesus through Samaria, the disciples sought overnight lodging in a Samaritan village. 	 I te taimi ne faima‵laga atu ei mo Iesu i loto i Samalia kātoa, ne ‵sala atu a soko ki se koga i te fakai o Samalia ke ‵moe i ei i te po tenā.


We must have firm conviction that “the end of all things has drawn close.” (1 Peter 4:7) Only then will our watchfulness take on a sense of urgency. 	 E ‵tau o tali‵tonu tatou mo te mautinoa me “ko pili mai te gataga o mea katoa.” (1 Petelu 4:7) A te mauaga o te kilokiloga tenā, ka mafai ei o fakatāua ne tatou te matapulapula.


Rebekah could see that the man had traveled far. 	 Ne lavea ne Lepeka me ne faimalaga atu te tagata tenā mai i se koga ‵mao.


After all, the Bible says that the Beroeans were “more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, . . . carefully examining the Scriptures daily.” 	 Mai mea katoa, e fai mai te Tusi Tapu me i tino Pelea e “sili atu a tino i konā i te ala olotou mafaufau . . . i lō tino Tesalonia. . . . Ne sukesuke malosi foki latou ki muna mai te Tusi i aso takitasi.”


7 Just as we need to show graciousness and restraint when speaking with workmates or with strangers in the ministry, we also need to do so in the congregation and at home. 	 7 E pelā eiloa mo te ma‵nako o tatou ke fakaasi atu a te atafai mo te loto pulea māfai ko fai‵pati atu ki tino e ga‵lue tasi tatou io me ki tino e se masani mo tatou i te taimi o te galuega talai, e ‵tau foki o fai tatou penā i loto i te fakapotopotoga e pelā foki mo te fale.


Paul’s words to the first-century Hebrew Christians provide the answer. 	 E tuku mai ne pati a Paulo ki Kelisiano Epelu i te senitenali muamua a te tali.


No doubt you can think of other examples of the economic practicality of God’s standards. 19, 20. Why is it the course of wisdom to accept and hold to divine laws? 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua me e mafai eiloa o mafaufau koe ki nisi fakaakoakoga o fakatakitakiga a te Atua kolā e iku atu ki te sē fakamāumāu o tupe.


5. (a) What indicates that Joseph had not forgotten his filial duties? (b) What does it mean to honor our parents, and what fine example did Joseph set in this regard? 	 5. (a) E fakaasi mai pefea me ne seki puli i a Iosefa ana tiute ki tena kāiga? (e) Se a te uiga ke āva ki ‵tou mātua, kae se a te fakaakoakoga gali ne tuku mai ne Iosefa i te feitu tenei?


A forgiving person understands that we all err, or sin, in word and deed. 	 A te tino loto fakamagalo e malamalama i a tatou e ‵se, io me agasala i ‵tou pati mo faifaiga.