We can have a goal like the one recommended some 60 years ago. 	 E mafai o fai se ‵tou fakamoemoega e pelā mo te manatu fesoasoani telā ne tuku mai i te 60 tausaga ko ‵teka.


It was really in 1941 that I embarked on the life that has made me so happy. 	 Ko te tausaga eiloa e 1941 ne kamata ei ne au se olaga telā ne fakafiafia ‵ki eiloa ki a au.


They that sleep in the earth will awake and shout for joy . . . 	 A tino katoa kolā e moe i olotou tānuga ka ala aka ki luga kae usu pese mo te fia‵fia. . . .


We learned through our parents’ words and deeds that the fear of Jehovah is a beautiful thing and that to be one of his Witnesses is a joy and a pleasure, not a burden.”—1 John 5:3. 	 E auala i pati mo faifaiga a mā mātua ne iloa ei ne maua me i te mataku ki a Ieova se mea tafasili i te gali a ko te fai mo fai sena Molimau se mea fakafiafia eiloa, kae e se se amoga ‵mafa.”—1 Ioane 5:3.


A graduate of the 42nd class of Gilead, he served as a missionary in Senegal, Africa, then for 19 years in the circuit work in Canada. 	 Ne pasi a ia i te 42 o vasega o Kiliata, kae ne galue fakamisionale a ia i Senegal, i Afelika, kae fakamuli ifo ne fai a ia mo fai se toeaina asiasi i tausaga e 19 i Kanata.


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(Acts 5:29) What can we conclude? 	 (Galu. 5:29) Se a te mea e mafai o fakaiku aka ne tatou?


She rendered sacred service to Jehovah night and day “with fastings and supplications.” 	 Ne tavini atu tou fafine ki a Ieova i te po mo te ao “i te fakalikilikiga mo te fai tinoga.”


Most Israelites did not have a direct share in administering the nation’s affairs or in coordinating its spiritual feeding program. 	 Ne seki aofia te tokoukega o tino Isalaelu i te fakateletelega o te lotou fenua io me ko te fakatokaga o meakai faka-te-agaga.


(Ruth 2:11) Still, Naomi spoke of the mother’s house, perhaps thinking that the reference to their mothers would bring to their mind the comfort of motherly affection. 	 (Luta 2:11) Kāti ne faipati eiloa a Naomi e uiga ki lā mātua me e mafai o fakamasaua atu ki a laua a fakamafanafanaga kolā e maua mai i te loto a‵lofa o mātua.


David made his problems a subject of fervent prayer, but he also understood the value of taking practical steps to deal with the cause of the anxiety. 	 Ne fai ne Tavita ana fakalavelave konei pelā me se mataupu e ‵talo faeloa a ia ki ei, kae ne iloa foki ne ia a te tāua o fakaaoga a nisi auala kolā e fesoasaoni atu ki a ia ke fakafesagai ki mea kolā e fakamāfua i ei a te manavase.


Yes, the Bible revealed the future! 	 E tonu, ne ‵valo mai eiloa i te Tusi Tapu a mea ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua!


Note, too, that Paul’s words show that our prayers can take various forms. 	 Ke onoono foki me e fakaasi mai i pati a Paulo me e mafai o kese‵kese a vaegā ‵talo.


Those who did not obey Jehovah refused to accept the guidance of God’s holy spirit, his angels, and his Word. 	 A takitaki kolā ne seki faka‵logo ki a Ieova ne seki talia ne latou te takitakiga a te agaga tapu o te Atua, ana agelu, mo tena Muna.


Jesus, like Moses, delighted in reflecting Jehovah’s glory in the things he taught. 	 A Iesu, e pelā mo Mose, ne fiafia malosi foki o fakaasi atu te ‵malu o Ieova i mea katoa kolā ne akoako atu ne ia.


(Gal. 6:7) But we take God at his word, trusting that if we are repentant, Jehovah will support us through difficult times—even when those difficulties are of our own making.—Read Isaiah 1:18, 19; Acts 3:19. 	 (Kala. 6:7) Kae tiga i ei, ke tali‵tonu tatou ki pati a Ieova me kafai e sala‵mo tatou, ka fesoasoani mai eiloa a ia i taimi faiga‵ta—faitalia foki loa i o tatou eiloa te ‵se.—Faitau te Isaia 1:18, 19; Galuega 3:19.


What would he do this time? 	 Ne a ana mea ka fai i te taimi tenei?


Ps 51 Verses 2 and 3 say: “Thoroughly wash me from my error, and cleanse me even from my sin. 	 E fai mai te fuaiupu e 2 mo te 3, penei: “‵Fulu keatea aku amioga ma‵sei katoa, kae faka‵ma mai au i aku agasala!


For Life and Peace, Walk in Accord With the Spirit 	 Ke Maua te Ola mo te Filemu, e ‵Tau o Ola Faka-te-agaga


What warning and counsel did Solomon give concerning transgressions? 	 Ne a pati fakatonutonu ne tuku mai ne Solomona ke fesoasoani mai ki a tatou māfai ko agasala tatou?


One way to get acquainted with our brothers and sisters is to give of ourselves at a convention. 	 A te auala e tasi ke fakamasani atu ki ‵tou taina mo tuagane ko te fesoasoani atu ki a latou i se fono.


What checklist will we consider? 	 Se a te fakasologa o mea ka mafau‵fau tatou ki ei?


5. (a) How does Jesus’ illustration indicate that we can make progress in being fruitful? (b) What two kinds of fruitage will we consider? 5 Jesus’ illustration of the vine also shows that within the limits of our circumstances, we must make room for growth in our activities as a disciple. 	 5 E fakaasi mai foki i te tala fakatusa a Iesu e uiga ki te vine, me faitalia eiloa ‵tou fakanofonofoga, e ‵tau eiloa o ‵sala tatou ki avanoaga ke gasolo atu tatou ki mua i ‵tou taviniga e pelā me ne soko.


Daniel nearly fainted from exhaustion. 	 Toeitiiti kae matapo a Daniel ona ko te fi‵ta.


But Adam and Eve fell into sin, and the earth did not become filled with righteous, God-fearing people. 	 Ne agasala Atamu mo Eva kae ne seki faka‵fonu i ei te lalolagi ki tino amio‵tonu kolā ne ma‵taku ki te Atua.


So there is a parallel between the attitudes and motivations of those who engage in Christian service today and those who offered voluntary sacrifices in ancient times. 	 Tela la, e ‵pau eiloa a ‵tou kilokiloga mo ‵tou lagonaga i te galuega faka-Kelisiano i aso nei mo latou kolā ne ofo atu olotou taulaga fakafetai i aso mua.


However, we might be able to reach more people than we do at present in our own congregation territory. 	 Kae e mafai eiloa o oko atu tatou ki tino e tokouke i ‵tou koga talai masani.


I know that after my going away oppressive wolves will enter in among you and will not treat the flock with tenderness, and from among you yourselves men will rise and speak twisted things to draw away the disciples after themselves.” 	 I toku iloa, kafai e teka au keatea mo koutou, e uke a luko ka o‵mai o fakatasi mo koutou. Kae ka ‵fulu faka‵ma ne latou a te lafu. Ka oko mai foki a te taimi telā ka isi ne tino mai i a koutou ka fai‵pati ki te muna loi, o takitaki a tino tali‵tonu ke tau‵tali i a latou.”


Do you not feel drawn to a God who showed so much love for “sinners,” “enemies” at that?—John 3:16. 	 E mata, e se alofa koe ki te Atua telā ne fakaasi atu ne ia a te alofa lasi ki “tino agasala,” kae ke oko foki eiloa ki “fili”?—Ioane 3:16.


Jehovah, to whom we owe our lives, decreed that blood should not be consumed. 	 Ne maua ne tatou katoa ‵tou ola mai i a Ieova, kae ne fakatonu mai a ia me e se ‵tau o ‵kai ki te toto.


Lazarus began life anew. 	 Ne toe ola mai eiloa a Lasalo.


If the Bible had provided a list of acceptable styles of dress and grooming, it would now be out-of-date in that regard. 	 Moi ne taku tonu mai i te Tusi Tapu a vaegā gatu mo teuga e ‵tau o ‵pei ki ei, penei, ko se fetaui mo aso nei.


As another example, two elders may have given counsel to a brother who erred. 	 A te suā mea, kāti ne fatoā polopoloki ne se avā toeaina se taina telā ne ‵se.


Individuals also feel truly loved, valued, and secure—a foretaste of the blessings to come. 	 E maua foki ne tino taki tokotasi se lagonaga me e alofagina latou, e tāua kae maua ne latou a te puipuiga—se ata foliki o fakamanuiaga kolā ka oko mai.


(Galatians 6:1) Maintaining “a spirit of mildness” is not always easy, especially because all Christians, including appointed men, are subject to sinful tendencies. 	 (Kalatia 6:1) E se se mea faigofie ke tumau faeloa i te “agaga o te loto malalo” ona ko te mea e isi ne vāivāiga o Kelisiano katoa, pelā foki mo tāgata kolā ne faitofigina.


In the weeks prior to the Memorial, he rereads these articles and meditates on the importance of this observance. 	 I vaiaso mai mua o te Fakamanatuga, e toe faitau a ia ki mataupu konā kae mafaufau ‵loto ki te tāua o te fakatasiga tenei.


How do we show our submission to Christ? 	 E fakaasi atu pefea ne tatou te ‵tou faka‵logo ki a Keliso?


He values—in fact, cherishes—the faithful service of his intelligent creatures. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e fakatāua malosi ne Ieova a te tavini atu mo te fakamaoni o ana tino mo ana agelu ‵poto.


If all the sheep were to lose their first love, the “lampstand,” or congregation, would no longer exist. 	 Kafai e ‵galo katoa i mamoe a te alofa telā ne maua muamua ne latou, ka fakaseai foki i ei te “tulaga moli” io me ko te fakapotopotoga.


8 The examples of Adam, Eve, and the rebellious angels teach us at least two important lessons. 	 8 E maua eiloa ne tatou a akoakoga tāua e lua mai te fakaakoakoga o Atamu, Eva mo agelu ‵teke konei.


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(Job 2:4, 5) According to Satan, no one serves Jehovah out of unselfish love. 	 (Iopu 2:4, 5) E ‵tusa mo pati a Satani, e seai se tino e tavini atu ki a Ieova e alofa kaimalie.


Then he turned his attention to the gathering of the remaining prospective members of his Kingdom government so as to complete the number of 144,000. 	 Mai tua i ei, ne saga atu a ia ki te fakamaopoopoga o te ‵toega o sui o tena Malo ko te mea ke fakakātoa ei te aofaki ko te 144,000.


She often looks at the photo and says to herself, ‘We will meet again, in the resurrection.’ 	 Ne masani o kilo atu tou fafine ki te ata kae fai ana pati ki a ia eiloa, ‘Ka toe fetaui taua, i te toetuga.’


Said Jesus: “Just as the days of Noah were, so the presence of the Son of man will be. 	 Ne fai mai Iesu, penei: “A te oko mai o te Tama a te Tagata, e pelā mo te mea ne tupu i aso o Noa.


Through the prophet Isaiah, Jehovah declared: “My word that goes forth from my mouth . . . will not return to me without results, but it will certainly do that in which I have delighted, and it will have certain success in that for which I have sent it.”—Isaiah 55:11. 	 Ne fai mai a Ieova e auala i te pelofeta ko Isaia: “E penā foki te muna telā e faipati ne au – e se mafai o se fakataunu . . . e fai eiloa ne ia a mea kolā ne fai ne au ki ei ke fano o fai.”—Isaia 55:11.


(John 13:23) In fact, when John and his sibling James asked for privileged positions in God’s Kingdom, Jesus answered: “This sitting down at my right or at my left is not mine to give.”—Mark 10:35-40. 	 (Ioane 13:23) E tonu, i te taimi ne akai atu ei a Ioane mo tena taina ko Iakopo ki ne tulaga taulia i te Malo o te Atua, ne tali atu Iesu: “Kae e seai la saku pule ki te ‵tofiga me ko oi ka nofo i toku feitu fakaatamai mo toku feitu fakamaui.”—Maleko 10:35-40.


How can those serving in a foreign field maintain their spiritual health? 	 E mafai pefea ne latou kolā e tavini i se fenua fakaa‵tea o fakatumau te olotou ola ‵lei faka-te-agaga?


In Job chapter 37, we find some other specific and wise advice that can be of real value to each of us.—Job 1:1-3; 32:1–33:12. 4. 	 I te mataupu e 37 o te tusi ko Iopu, e maua ne tatou i ei a nisi pati fesoasoani kolā e manino kae e aogā ki a tatou taki tokotasi.—Iopu 1:1-3; 32:1–33:12.


And he did help me. 	 Kae ne fesoasoani mai eiloa a ia ki a au.


She has never felt neglected; she grew up in a totally normal family. 	 Ne seki oko aka eiloa ki tou fafine a te lagonaga i a ia ne tuku tiaki; ne tupu aka a ia i te olaga masani o te kāiga.


(Psalm 55:22; 103:14) Do you have that kind of faith? 	 (Salamo 55:22; 103:14) E mata, e maua ne koe te vaegā fakatuanaki tenā?


Some have even said that a human is just another animal, so it should come as no surprise when a person acts in an animalistic fashion. 	 Ne fai mai foki a nisi tino me i te tino se manu fua, tela la, e se ‵tau o ‵poi tatou māfai se tino e amio pelā me se manu.


Why is endurance worthwhile? 	 Kaia e aogā ei te loto kufaki?


For conditions to deteriorate so much, Nehemiah must have been gone for a long time. 	 Ona ko te lasi o te ma‵sei o tulaga konā, kāti ne leva ‵ki te taimi ne galo ei a Neemia.


WHERE YOUR PLANS MAY LEAD YOU 	 TE KOGA E IKU ATU KI EI AU PALANI


They value even more highly the education they receive as citizens of God’s Kingdom. 	 Kae sili atu la te fakatāua ne latou a akoakoga kolā e maua ne latou e pelā me ne tino tonu o te Malo o te Atua.


Therefore, Jesus privately shares with him “the mysteries of the kingdom.” 	 Tela la, ne fakaasi atu fua ne Iesu ki tou tagata a “mea ‵funa e uiga ki te malo.”


God’s adversary, Satan, has called Jehovah a lying, selfish Ruler who has no real right to govern His creations. 	 Ne taku ne te fili o te Atua, ko Satani, me i a Ieova se Pule loi kae kaimanako, telā e seai sena aiā ke pule atu ki Ana mea ne faite.


Should We Pray to Saints? 	 E Mata, e ‵Tau mo Tatou o ‵Talo ki te Kau Tapu?


(Romans 12:18) “If possible” and “as far as it depends upon you” are qualifying expressions indicating that making peace with others may not always be possible. 	 (Loma 12:18) E fakaasi mai i te tugāpati ko te “fai te mea e mafai ne koutou,” me i te faiga ke maua se vā filemu mo nisi tino e se mafai faeloa o manuia.


(Rom. 12:15) “Tears have become the language of my heart,” admits Gaby, whose husband died. 	 (Loma 12:15) “Ne fakaasi atu ne au i oku loimata a mea i toku loto,” ko pati a Gaby, se fafine telā ne mate tena avaga.


It was great fun!” 	 Ko oko eiloa i toku fiafia!”


In the meantime, God is gathering into the pure religion those who love truth. 	 Kae i te vaitaimi nei, e fakamaopoopo mai ne te Atua a tino kolā e a‵lofa ki te munatonu ki loto i te lotu tonu.


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(Exodus 20:12-17; Matthew 22:37-40; 28:19; Hebrews 10:24, 25) Children need to know that these requirements are nonnegotiable. 	 (Esoto 20:12-17; Mataio 22:37-40; 28:19; Epelu 10:24, 25) E ‵tau o iloa ne tama‵liki me i fakatakitakiga konei e se mafai o ma‵fuli.


Is it not reasonable, though, at least to consider what the Bible says? 	 Kae se mea ‵lei ke na onoono tatou ki fakamatalaga i te Tusi Tapu, i ne?


Throughout Christendom, most people can recount the events surrounding his birth. 	 I Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se, e iloa ne te tokoukega o tino i ei a mea ne ‵tupu i tena fanaumaiga.


David had been living as a fugitive in the wilderness. 	 Ko oti ne ola a Tavita e pelā me se tino fakaalofa i te koga lavaki.


This was not a festival day of feasting. 	 A te aso tenei e sē se aso ke ‵kai fia‵fia i ei.


Then by all means let your Yes mean Yes, and Jehovah will bless your ministry.—Read Luke 16:10. 	 Tela la, ke na fakauiga eiloa tau Ao ki te Ao, kae ka fakamanuia ne Ieova a tau galuega.—Faitau te Luka 16:10.


“Seek Peace and Pursue It” 	 “Salasala te Filemu”


It is all too easy to see in others only a long list of faults and personality quirks. 	 Se mea faigofie fua ke matea atu i nisi tino te fia o mea ‵se mo uiga fakaa‵tea.


OUR ministry is important and valuable. 	 A TE ‵tou galuega talai e tāua kae aoga.


(Revelation 12:9; 1 Timothy 2:14) He is also known as “the wicked one.”—Matthew 6:13.* 	 (Fakaasiga 12:9; 1 Timoteo 2:14) E lauiloa foki a ia e pelā me ko ‘te tino masei.’—Mataio 6:13.*


Dishonest gain will be of no avail, as the psalmist makes clear: “Do not be afraid because some man gains riches, because the glory of his house increases, for at his death he cannot take along anything at all; his glory will not go down along with him himself.” 	 E se aogā te kaisoa, e pelā mo pati manino konei a te faisalamo: “Sa ita manafai e maukoloa se tino, mafai foki e gasolo ake loa o uke ana koloa; me e se mafai ne ia o fano mo ana koloa mafai e mate a ia, e se tau‵tali atu i a ia ana koloa ki lalo i te tanuga.”


8 To illustrate, consider the situation in which the Israelites found themselves when Jehovah stated his purpose to deliver them from slavery in Egypt. 	 8 Ke fai se fakatusaga, mafaufau ki te tulaga ne maua ne te kau Isalaelu i te taimi ne fuafua ei ne Ieova ke faka‵sao latou mai te ‵nofo pologa i Aikupito.


Am I approachable?’ 	 E faigofie ki tino ke o‵mai ki a au?


How can John’s letter help us to do so? 	 E fesoasoani mai pefea te tusi a Ioane ki a tatou ke fai penā?


A clergy class arose that tried to keep the Bible out of the hands of the common people. 	 E tiga eiloa ne gasolo aka o lasi a te aofaki o tino kolā ne fai mai i a latou ne Kelisiano, ne seki ‵mā te lotou tapuakiga.


On the contrary, it is a way of showing Jehovah just how much we love him. 	 E ‵kese mai i ei, a te mea tenā se auala ke fakaasi atu ei ki a Ieova a te lasi o ‵tou a‵lofa ki a ia.


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19. How are those who serve Jehovah distinct from those who do not? 19 The contrast between faithful servants of Jehovah and those in Satan’s world is becoming more pronounced with the passage of time. 	 19 Ko gasolo eiloa o lavea faka‵lei atu a te ‵kese o tavini fakamaoni a Ieova mo tino i te lalolagi a Satani i te taimi leva tenei.


During my summer vacations, they shared with me to the best of their ability what they were learning from the Bible. 	 I taimi malō‵lo o taku akoga, ne fakaasi mai ne lāua a mea ne tauloto ne lāua i te ‵toe mea e mafai o fai ne lāua.


One week later, I attended my first meeting at the local Kingdom Hall in Assen (Drenthe). 	 E tasi te vaiaso mai tua ifo, kau ei au ki te fakatasiga muamua eiloa i te Kingdom Hall i Assen (Drenthe).


It was a fairly new city, so nobody worried too much about what the neighbors might think. 	 Se fa‵kai fou, tela la, e se fia ‵saga a tino i ei ki mea e fai ne nisi tino māfai ko maua ne latou te fekau mai te Tusi Tapu.


(Ps. 119:72) Indeed, such study should draw all in the family closer to Jehovah and to one another. 	 (Salamo 119:72) Kafai e suke‵suke koutou e pelā me se kāiga, ka momea aka te ‵pili o te fesokotakiga o koutou mo Ieova mo te suā tino ki te suā tino.


So when Timothy—perhaps in his 20’s—returns from there with a good report, Paul is moved to write the Thessalonians a letter to commend and encourage them. 	 Tela la, i te taimi ne foki mai ei a Timoteo—telā kāti ko 20 tupu ana tausaga—mai konā mo se lipoti ‵lei, ne fakamalosi atu ei ki a Paulo ke tusi ki te kau Tesalonia o fakamālō kae fakamalosi atu latou.


What is this city? 	 Se a te fa‵kai tenei?


Being a God of forgiveness, Jehovah was apparently interested in finding a basis for extending mercy. 	 I te fai mo fai se Atua loto fakamagalo, ne manako a Ieova ke fakaasi atu te alofa fakamagalo.


With the death of Joshua and the other older men, however, there began a 300-year period of vacillation between true worship and false, leading up to the days of Samuel the prophet. 	 I te mateatuga o Iosua, ne tumau eiloa te faka‵logo o tino Isalaelu ki te Aliki i aso koi ola ei a takitaki kolā ne ‵kilo faka‵lei ki mea ne fai ne te Aliki mō tino Isalaelu.”


These laws include commands not to lie, not to steal, not to murder, and not to commit adultery. 	 E aofia i tulafono konei a fakatonuga ke sē pati loi, ke sē kaisoa, ke sē tatino kae ke sē mulilua.


He that is from God listens to the sayings of God. This is why you do not listen, because you are not from God.”—John 8:46, 47. 	 Ko te tino telā e vau mai te Atua, e fakalogo ki muna a te Atua; tenā te mea e se faka‵logo ei koutou, i a koutou e seki o‵mai mai te Atua.”—Ioane 8:46, 47.


Thus, all are assisted spiritually and are helped to increase the effectiveness of their ministry as proclaimers of the good news of the Kingdom.—Mark 13:10. 	 Tela la, ko maua ei ne tino katoa a te fesoasoani i te feitu faka-te-agaga e pelā foki mo te lotou ga‵solo ki mua e pelā me ne tino talai o te tala ‵lei o te Malo.—Maleko 13:10.


“Sometimes,” she says, “I look out the window and see my Christian brothers and sisters preaching from house to house. 	 Ne fai mai tou fafine, penei: “I nisi taimi e kilo atu ei au ki tua i te famalama kae lavea ne au a oku taina mo tuagane Kelisiano e talai mai fale ki fale.


(See opening image 1.) 	 (Onoono ki te ata 1.)


(Acts 24:15) Love for the Source of these “magnificent things” wells up in them, and they are moved to preach these precious truths. 	 (Galuega 24:15) A te alofa ki te Māfuaga o “galuega fakaofoofogia” konei e fakafiafia kae e fakamalosi aka foki ei latou ke talai atu a muna‵tonu tāua konei.


Today, this ungodly world will ‘meet God’ at Armageddon. 	 I aso nei, ka fetaui foki a te lalolagi sē amio atua tenei mo te fakasalaga a te Atua i Amaketo.


The apostle Paul prayed for his dear coworkers, young and old.—Read 1 Thessalonians 1:2, 3. 	 Ne ‵talo te apositolo ko Paulo mō ana taina ga‵lue pele, talavou mo tino ma‵tua.—Faitau te 1 Tesalonia 1:2, 3.


About 1382, John Wycliffe and his associates produced the first Bible translation in English. 	 Kāti ko te 1382, kae ne ‵lomi ei ne John Wycliffe mo ana taugasoa a te ‵fuliga muamua eiloa o te Tusi Tapu i te ‵gana Palagi.


(John 19:14-18; Acts 3:14, 15) ‘The builders’ rejecting the stone’ resulted in Christ’s death, but ‘the stone’s becoming the head of the corner’ signified his being raised to spirit glory in heaven. 	 (Ioane 19:14-18; Galuega 3:14, 15) Ne mate a Keliso me ‘ne tiakina ne tufuga fai fale a te fatu,’ kae ne fakauiga te ‘faiga o te fatu ke fai mo fatu tafa sili i te taua i te tulimanu’ ki tena toetuakaga ki te ‵malu faka-te-agaga i te lagi.


“I set the pattern for you, that, just as I did to you, you should do also.”—JOHN 13:15. 	 “Ne tuku atu ne au se fakaakoakoga mō koutou, tela la, e pelā mo te mea ko oti ne fai ne au ki a koutou, ke fai foki koutou penā.”—IOANE 13:15.


So it is with the spiritual light that God provides. 	 E penā foki loa te mainaga faka-te-agaga telā e tuku mai ne te Atua.


When the king heard of this, he became angry. 	 I te taimi ne logo ei te tupu i te mea tenei, ne kaitaua a ia.


(Acts 5:12) So why would anyone need to ask who really was appointed by Christ to take the lead? 	 (Galu. 5:12) Tela la, kaia e fia fesili ei se tino me ko oi la ne ‵tofi ne Keliso ke fai mo takitaki?


Paul said: “You know the undeserved kindness of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich he became poor for your sakes, that you might become rich through his poverty.” (2 Corinthians 8:9; Philippians 2:5-8) Although materially poor, Jesus opened the door for humble individuals to enjoy everlasting life in perfection. 	 Ne fai mai a Paulo: “Me iloa ne koutou a te alofa tauanoa o te Aliki ko Iesu Keliso: ko tuku ne Iesu Keliso tena ‵malu fakatupu ona ko koutou, ke fai a ia mo tino mativa i tena vauga ki te lalolagi i se auala fatauva, ko te mea ke mauko‵loa koutou i te koloa faka te Agaga.” (2 Kolinito 8:9; Filipi 2:5-8) E tiga eiloa ne mativa a ia i te feitu faka-te-foitino, ne ‵tala mai eiloa ne Iesu te auala mō tino loto mau‵lalo ke maua ne latou te ola se-gata-mai i se tulaga ‵lei katoatoa.


(Prov. 25:11) We feel uplifted by a sincere expression of appreciation and respect. 	 (Faataoto 25:11) E fakamalosi mai ki a tatou māfai e lagona atu ne tatou a pati kolā e fakaasi mai i ei a te āva.


Faithful David and Habakkuk asked God sincere questions 	 Ne ‵sili atu ne tāgata, ko Tavita mo Sapakuka a fesili mo te loto fakamaoni


5, 6. (a) How widespread was fornication in the ten-tribe kingdom of Israel? (b) Why is the warning given to ancient Israel significant for us? 	 5, 6. (a) E pefea te salalau o te finalalolagi i matakāiga e sefulu o te malo o Isalaelu? (e) Kaia e aogā ei te fakailoaga ne tuku atu ki Isalaelu mua ki a tatou?


Elena, a pioneer for over 25 years, speaks for many of us when she says: “I find the preaching work difficult. 	 E tai ‵pau eiloa a lagonaga o te tokoukega mo Elena, se paenia mō tausaga e silia atu mo te 25, telā ne fai mai: “Ne faigata ki a au a te galuega talai.


(John 13:34, 35) Their love for one another would be so extraordinary that it would be an identifying mark. 	 (Ioane 13:34, 35) E fakaofoofogia ‵ki te fakatau a‵lofa o latou te suā tino ki te suā tino, tenā ne fai ei mo fai se iloga o latou.


(Ps. 34:18; Gal. 6:1) But what about dealing with someone who is defiant and shows little or no remorse? 	 (Salamo 34:18; Kalatia 6:1) Kae e ‵tau o pefea olotou faifaiga ki se tino uiga ‵teke kae e se lasi io me seai eiloa sena loto fanoanoa?


“A Crown of Beauty” and “a Kingly Turban” 	 “Se Kalauna Gali” mo te “Pulou o te Tupu”


Why is it reasonable to expect that we can imitate Jehovah’s qualities? 	 Kaia e ‵lei ei ke fakamoe‵moe tatou me e mafai o fakaakoako tatou ki uiga ‵gali o Ieova?


3 Baptism—A Requirement for Christians 	 3 Papatisoga—Se Fakatonuga mō Kelisiano


After studying for five months, Onesmus decided that he wanted to attend the meetings despite the risks. 	 Mai tua o te lima masina ne fai ei a tena akoga, ne fakaiku aka ne Onosemu ke fano a ia ki fakatasiga faitalia te fakamataku.


Still, Jehovah wants you to take his side on the issue of sovereignty because he cares about you as an individual. 	 E ui i ei, koi manako eiloa a Ieova ke ‵lago atu koe ki a ia i te kinauga e uiga ki te pulega sili me e atafai mai a ia ki a koe eiloa.


One way to gain such knowledge is through the study projects that you choose to pursue. 	 E tasi te auala ke maua te iloaga tenā ko te faiga o sukesukega kolā e kausaki koe ki ei.


Esperanza explains how her family manages to be punctual: “My older daughters help get the younger ones ready. 	 E fakamatala mai ne Esperanza a te auala e mafai ei o oko atu a tena kāiga i te taimi tonu ki fakatasiga: E fesoasoani mai aku tama‵liki fafine ma‵tua o fakatoka a tama‵liki fo‵liki.


4 Being able to foreknow the future, Jehovah inspired his servants in Bible times to record many prophecies, which allow us to know in advance what Jehovah has purposed to do. 	 4 Ona ko te mafai o iloa ne ia a mea ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua, ne fakamalosi ne Ieova ana tavini i aso o te Tusi Tapu ke tusi ne latou a valoaga e uke, ko te mea ke na iloa ne tatou a mea kolā ko oti ne fuafua ne ia ke fai.


As a result of the fervent witnessing of Jesus’ disciples in Jerusalem, thousands of people, including “a great crowd of priests,” flocked to the first-century congregation.—Acts 2:41; 4:4; 6:7. 	 Ona ko te talaiga loto finafinau ne fai ne soko o Iesu i Ielusalema, ne ualolo mai se fia afe o tino e aofia i ei a ‘faitaulaga e tokouke,’ ki loto i te fakapotopotoga i te senitenali muamua.—Galuega 2:41; 4:4; 6:7.


Did this have any implications for those celebrants of Pentecost? 	 E mata, e isi se uiga o te mea tenei ki tino kolā ne fakamanatu ne latou te aso o te Penitekoso?


Our first daughter was born three years later, and I reconsidered what was important in my life. 	 Tolu tausaga mai tua kae ne fanau te mā tama fafine, kae ne toe mafaufau au me se a te mea e tāua ki toku olaga.


It makes its own inflexible laws. 	 E fai ne latou olotou tulafono faiga‵ta.


God’s Son Raised the Dead 	 Ne Fakatu Mai ne te Tama a te Atua a Tino ‵Mate


In 1649, Winthrop died almost penniless, at the age of 61. 	 I te 1649, ne mate ei a Winthrop a ko 61 ona tausaga kae toeitiiti ko seai ne ana tupe.


What is baptism for the dead? 	 Se a te uiga o te papatisoga mō tino kolā ko ‵mate?


How can we get to know more about the way Jehovah thinks? 	 E mafai pefea ne tatou o fakalasi te ‵tou iloa ki te auala e mafaufau ei a Ieova?


IT WAS the year 55 C.E. The apostle Paul was in the harbor city of Troas, but he could not stop thinking about Corinth. 	 I TE 55 T.A., ne nofo atu a te apositolo ko Paulo i Teloa, kae ne mafaufau faeloa tou tagata ki taina i Kolinito.


16 Because endurance completes the vital work of molding us as Christians, do not compromise Scriptural principles to bring an end to tests that come your way. 	 16 Ona ko te mea e isi se galuega tāua a te kufaki i te fulifuliga o ‵tou olaga ke fai pelā me ne Kelisiano malosi, ke mo a la e gutugutulua tatou ki fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu ko te mea fua ke fakagata aka i ei a ‵tou fakalavelave.


10 When Jesus sent his apostles out as Kingdom preachers, he said: “Raise up dead persons.” 	 10 I te taimi ne uga atu ei ne Iesu ana apositolo e pelā me ne tino talai o te Malo, ne fai atu a ia penei: “Faka‵tu a tino ‵mate.”


Please read these steps carefully and apply them conscientiously. 	 Fakamolemole, faitau kae fakaaogā faka‵lei a lasaga konā.


2 Fear of many modern-day hazards, however, has to be learned. 	 2 Tela la, e ‵tau o akoako tatou ke maina i mea fakama‵taku kolā e ‵tupu sāle i aso nei.


(Matt. 7:21-23) Why such a judgment? 	 (Mataio 7:21-23) Kaia e maua ei ne tino konei a te vaegā fakamasinoga tenei?


It is a fitting symbol of God’s complete victory over all opposing forces. 	 Se fakatusa telā e fetaui ‵lei mo te manumalo katoatoa o te Atua i luga i tino ‵teke katoa.


Notice, too, Paul’s encouragement to his fellow evangelizer Timothy: “Preach the word, be at it urgently.” (2 Timothy 4:2) Timothy was to preach “the word,” God’s message. 	 Mafaufau foki ki te fakamalosiga a Paulo ki tena taina talai ko Timoteo, penei: “Ke folafola atu ne koe te muna, o ‵fuli mai a loto, kae ke mau eiloa koe i te folafola atu.” (2 Timoteo 4:2) Ne ‵tau o talai atu ne Timoteo “te muna,” ko te fekau a te Atua.


The Bible tells us that ‘he had learned things and was persuaded to believe.’ (2 Tim. 3:14) If you have studied God’s Word and have been persuaded to believe that its teachings are true, you are in a position similar to that of Timothy. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu me ‘ne akoako atu ki a ia a mea kae ne talitonu foki ki ei.’ (2 Timoteo 3:14) Kafai ko oti ne sukesuke koe ki te Muna a te Atua kae talitonu me e ‵tonu ana akoakoga, ko ‵pau eiloa koe mo Timoteo.


JAPAN 	 TIAPANI


Let us consider each step separately. 	 Ke na mafau‵fau faka‵lei nei tatou ki auala takitasi konā.


(Genesis 18:2-5; Hebrews 13:2) Failing to show hospitality was a disgrace. 	 (Kenese 18:2-5; Epelu 13:2) Se mea fakamasiasi māfai e se tali faka‵lei ne koe au mālō.


6 Secret 3. 	 9 ‵TALO I Fea Kae i Taimi Fea Foki?


Since Judaizers craftily seek to discredit Paul, he defends his apostleship by providing certain autobiographical details. 	 Ona ko te mea ne taumafai lēmū a tino Iutaia o taku fakamasei a Paulo, ne ‵pulu ei ne tou tagata tena tulaga fakaapositolo mai te fakaasi atu o nisi fakamatalaga likiliki e uiga ki tena olaga.


What if a vow called on one to do something that was later learned to be out of harmony with God’s will? 	 E a māfai ne fai ne se tino se tautoga kae iloa fakamuli aka ne ia me e se fetaui te tautoga tenā mo te loto o te Atua?


The Law spelled out in minute detail how the Israelites were to conduct themselves not only in religious matters but also in business dealings, marital relations, dietary and sanitary practices and, of course, judicial decisions. 	 Ne tuku mai ne te Tulafono a fakamatalaga liki‵liki e uiga ki amioga e ‵tau o fai ne te kau Isalaelu, e se gata fua i mea fakalotu kae e penā foki loa mo faifaiga i mea tau pisinisi, fesokotakiga i te fakaipoipoga, faifaiga i mea tau meakai mo te ‵tu ‵mā, kae e penā foki loa mo fakaikuga i mea tau fakamasinoga.


Giving personal help to a sheep missing from the flock can also increase the joy of the compassionate Christian shepherd. 	 A te fesoasoani atu i se auala fakapito ki se mamoe ne galo mai te lafu e mafai foki o fai ei ke momea aka te fiafia o se tausi mamoe Kelisiano atafai.


It refers to something that is upright and trustworthy, such as the truth of God’s Word. Hence, when we talk to others about Bible truths that impressed us, discourses or talks that uplifted us, or Scriptural counsel that helped us, we are considering things that are true. 	 Tela la, kafai e sau‵tala tatou mo nisi tino ki muna ‵tonu mai te Tusi Tapu kolā e fia‵fia tatou ki ei, ki lauga kolā e fakamalosi mai, ki pati fakatonutonu mai te Tusi Tapu kolā ne fesoasoani mai ki a tatou, ko faka‵fonu i ei ne tatou a ‵tou mafaufau ki mea ‵tonu.


He says, “I prayed to Jehovah to help me move to the Tandroy-speaking region.” 	 Ana muna, “Ne ‵talo atu au ki a Ieova ke fesoasoani mai ke mafai o fanatu au ki te kogā koga telā e fai‵pati a tino i ei ki te ‵gana Tandroy.”


About two years later, Cyrus issued a decree that allowed a Jewish remnant to return to their homeland. 	 Kāti i se lua tausaga mai tua ifo i ei, ne fai ne Kulesa se fakatonuga telā ne talia ei a te ‵toega o tino Iutaia ke ‵foki atu ki te lotou fenua.


(Galatians 5:19-25) By applying the spiritual instruction imparted at Christian meetings, assemblies, and conventions, we can keep on doing what is good. 	 (Kalatia 5:19-25) E mafai o tumau tatou i te faiga o mea ‵lei māfai e fakagalue aka ne tatou a fakatakitakiga faka-te-agaga kolā e maua ne tatou i fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano, tamā fono, mo fono ‵lasi.


Consider the case of a certain young man mentioned at Proverbs 7:6-23. 	 Mafaufau ki te tala o se tamataene telā e sae mai i te Faataoto 7:6-23.


(Ps. 22:22; 40:9) Surely you will agree that no matter how many years we have been attending meetings, it remains a source of encouragement to listen to the heartfelt comments made by our brothers and sisters—old and young. 	 (Sala. 22:22; 40:9) E loto malie koe me faitalia te uke o tausaga ne ‵kau ei tatou ki fakatasiga, koi maua eiloa ne tatou a fakamalosiga mai i tali a taina mo tuagane kolā e fai mai i olotou loto eiloa—tino ma‵tua mo tamaliki.


Offered Selves in Mexico, 4/15 	 Ne Ofo Atu a Latou Eiloa i Mexico, 4/15


What benefits can you experience because of forgiving freely? 	 Ne a mea aoga ka maua māfai e loto fakamagalo koe?


We should humbly recognize that any fruitage we may have in our ministry is the result of God’s blessing, not our own competence. 	 E ‵tau o talia ne tatou mo te loto maulalo so se fuataga ‵lei e maua ne tatou i te ‵tou galuega talai me ko te ikuga o te fakamanuiaga a te Atua, kae e se ko ‵tou malosi eiloa.


It was the same with James and John. 	 E penā foki loa a Iakopo mo Ioane.


(Isaiah 2:2-4; John 17:16) Cornelius’ experience should be of great encouragement to people of all nations who are seeking God’s favor today. 	 (Isaia 2:2-4; Ioane 17:16) E ‵tau o fakamalosi atu te tala o Konelio ki tino o fenua katoa kolā e ma‵nako ke fiafia mai te Atua ki a latou i aso nei.


DURING the evening of Nisan 14 in the year 33 C.E., Jesus Christ and his 12 apostles observed the Jewish Passover for the last time. 	 ITE afiafi o te po 14 o Nisani i te tausaga ko te 33 T.A., ne fakamanatu ei ne Iesu Keliso mo ana apositolo e toko 12 a te fakamanatuga faka-Iutaia ko te Paseka, mō te ‵toe taimi eiloa.


Poor and a Refugee 	 Se Tino Mativa Kae se Fakaalofa


Are there principles in this book that can benefit me today?’ 	 E mata, e isi ne fakatakitakiga i te tusi tenei e mafai o aogā ki a au i aso nei?’


Jehovah’s Witnesses in your neighborhood will be happy to help you to receive such valuable education. 	 Ka fia‵fia eiloa a Molimau a Ieova i tou fa‵kai o fesoasoani atu ke maua ne koe a vaegā akoakoga tāua penā.


Before then, however, “the decree of Jehovah” must be put in force. 	 Kae koi tuai o oko ki te taimi tenā, e ‵tau eiloa o ‘tausi ki te tulafono a Ieova.’


They were at peace with each other, with the animals, and with God, who kindly gave them the hope of living forever in that lovely environment.—Genesis 2:15-24. 	 Ne fealofani lāua, penā foki mo manu, mo te Atua, telā ne tuku atu ne Ia ki a lāua a te fakamoemoega ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i te koga gali tenā.—Kenese 2:15-24.


Keeping a Balanced View 	 Ke Paleni Tau Kilokiloga ki ei


Are You Taking Refuge in Jehovah? 	 E Mata, e Faka‵lafi Koe ki a Ieova?


17 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus pointed out that God displays a fatherly attitude toward His servants by answering their prayers. 	 17 I te Lauga i luga i te mauga, ne faka‵mafa mai ne Iesu me e fakaasi atu ne te Atua a uiga e pelā me se tamana ki Ana tavini mai te tali atu ki olotou ‵talo.


Have you expressed similar sentiments after attending a meeting at the Kingdom Hall? 	 Kai fakaasi atu eiloa ne koe ne manatu penā i te otiga o se fakatasiga i te Kingdom Hall?


By giving us life, Jehovah became Father to humankind. 	 I te tukumaiga ne ia o te ola ki a tatou, ne fai a Ieova mo fai te Tamana o tino katoa.


• How do you know that Jehovah values your faithfulness? 	 • E iloa pefea ne koe me e fakatāua ne Ieova tou fakamaoni?


A report reached him and his fellow exiles: “The city has been struck down!” 	 Ne maua ne ia se lipoti mai se tino telā ne sao mai i Ielusalema: “A te fa‵kai ko oti ne ofa ki lalo!”


(Luke 22:14, 15) That night he was arrested and tried. 	 (Luka 22:14, 15) Ne puke a ia i te po tenā kae fakamasino.


This law was evidently given to prevent the Jews from trimming their beards or hair in a way that would imitate certain pagan practices. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ne fai te tulafono tenei ke puipui ei a tino Iutaia ke mo a ma fakaakoako ki ‵katigā ulu mo talafa a tino fapau‵pau.


What have we seen with our eyes that Jehovah has performed in our behalf? 	 Ne a mea ko oti ne lavea ne tatou ne fai ne Ieova mō tatou?


Jehovah says to his people: “Do not be anxious, for I am your God. 	 Ne fai atu a Ieova ki ana tino: “Sa mataku, me i a au e fakatasi atu ki a koe.


7 The apostle Paul said that Jesus “delivers us from the wrath which is coming.” (1 Thess. 1:10) That final expression of Jehovah’s anger will result in the everlasting destruction of unrepentant sinners. 	 7 Ne fai mai a te apositolo ko Paulo me “e fakasao ne ia [Iesu] tatou mai te fakasalaga a te Atua telā ka oko mai.” (1 Tesalonia 1:10) E iku atu a te kaitaua o Ieova ki te fakaseaiga se-gata-mai o tino agasala kolā e se sala‵mo.


On the other hand, Jesus ‘wept with people who were weeping’ when his friend Lazarus died.—John 11:32-35. 	 I te suā feitu, ‘ne ‵tagi fakatasi a Iesu mo tino kolā ne ‵tagi’ i te taimi ne mate ei tena taugasoa ko Lasalo.—Ioane 11:32-35.


Open your heart to him in full faith, “not doubting at all,” and accept the guidance of his spirit and the counsel of his Word. 	 Ke fakaasi atu ou lagonaga ki a ia mo te fakatuanaki katoatoa, ke “sa fakalotolotolua,” kae talia te takitakiga o tena agaga mo pati fakatonutonu i tena Muna.


(2) Tactfully explain and apply what the Bible says. 	 (2) Ke atafai au fakamatalaga ki mea kolā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu mo te auala ke fakagalue aka ei.


By taking advantage of all these provisions and by meditating on and imitating fine examples of courageous servants of God, we have the assurance that we can face difficulties successfully. 	 Mai te fakaaoga kātoatoa o fesoasoani konei kae mai te mafaufau ‵loto ki ei kae tau‵tali i fakaakoakoga ‵lei o te loto ma‵losi o tavini a te Atua, e fakapa‵tonu mai i ei me e mafai eiloa o fakafesagai atu tatou mo te manuia ki mea faiga‵ta.


1, 2. (a) Describe Jesus’ illustration of the owner of the vineyard. (b) How does the story illustrate the qualities of generosity and undeserved kindness? 	 1, 2. (a) Fakamatala mai a te tala fakatusa a Iesu e uiga ki te matai o te tagavine. (e) E fakaasi mai pefea i te tala a te uiga kaimalie mo te alofa tauanoa?


What should be our determination? 	 Se a te fakaikuga e ‵tau o fai ne tatou?


(Titus 2:10) He inspired King David to give this assurance: “I was once young and now I am old, but I have not seen anyone righteous abandoned, nor his children looking for bread.”—Ps. 37:25. 	 (Tito 2:10) Ne fakaosofia ne ia a te tupu ko Tavita ke tuku mai ne ia te fakatalitonuga tenei: “Au nei ko toeaina, ko leva eiloa toku olaga, kae seki iloa eiloa ne au se tino amio lei ke tiakina ne te Aliki, io me ko ana tamaliki foki ke akai meakai.”—Sala. 37:25.


“While other churches hire consultants to lure people into the pews or grapple with modern-day issues such as homosexuality and abortion, the Witnesses make no concessions to a changing world. They still systematically canvass the Earth.”—The Orange County Register of Orange County, California, U.S.A. 	 E aumai i ei a mainaga ‵fou i te feitu faka-te-agaga, kolā e fakamalosi mai foki i ei te ‵tou fakatuanaki, kae e fesoasoani mai i ei ke tumau i te fakamaoni ki te ‵tou Mafuaga.


One summer evening she wandered into her backyard and somehow tumbled into the family’s swimming pool. 	 I se afiafi po e tasi ne sasale a ia i te koga i tua o tena fale kae poi eiloa me ko to ki loto i te koga kou‵kou o te kāiga.


And why are despoiling and violence in front of me, and why does quarreling occur, and why is strife carried?” 	 A te fakamasei mo te fakasaua ko fai valevale i oku feitu, ka ko taua mo kinauga ko salalau i koga valevale.”


How do these claims measure up when compared with what Jesus commanded his disciples to do? 	 E mata, e fetaui ‵lei olotou faifaiga mo mea ne fakatonu atu a Iesu ki ana soko ke fai?


(1 Cor. 6:9, 10) Nevertheless, we are still imperfect. 	 (1 Koli. 6:9, 10) E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, koi tumau tatou i te sē ‵lei katoatoa.


The rebel became the great Adversary, Satan (Resister), Devil (Slanderer), serpent (deceiver), and dragon (devourer).—Rev. 12:9. 	 Ne fai a te tino ‵teke tenei e pelā me ko te Fili sili, ko Satani (Tino ‵Teke), te Tiapolo (Tino Fatufatu), te gata taumua, (tino fakaloiloi), mo te talako (se tino fekai).—Fakaasiga 12:9.


Be about settling matters quickly.” 	 Ke faka‵lei fakavave koulua.”


As a result, our first parents joined Satan in challenging Jehovah’s rightful authority and became sinners in His sight. 	 Ne iku atu ei ki te ‵kau atu o ‵tou mātua muamua ki te ‵tekeatuga ki te pulega tonu a Ieova kae ne agasala ei lāua i Tena kilokiloga.


(Matt. 6:33) We may have certain abilities, but we need to pray for holy spirit and let it lead us if we are to accomplish the work Jehovah has given his people in our day.—Luke 11:13. 	 (Mataio 6:33) E mafai eiloa o isi ne ‵tou atamai fakapito, kae e ‵tau eiloa o ‵talo atu tatou mō te agaga tapu, kae ke talia ne tatou tena takitakiga māfai e fia fakataunu ne tatou te galuega telā ko oti ne tuku mai ne Ieova ki ana tino i ‵tou aso nei.—Luka 11:13.


For example, the Congregation Book Study overseer has the rewarding privilege of taking the lead in the preaching work and training others. 	 E pelā mo te ovasia o te Potukau Telā e Sukesuke ki Tusi, e maua ne ia te tulaga taulia ke fai ne ia te takitakiga i te faiga o te galuega talai mo te fakamasaniga o nisi tino i te faiga o te galuega.


10 Only Jehovah God could provide the legal basis whereby he could justly forgive us our sins and free us from the penalty of eternal death. 	 10 Ko Ieova fua e mafai o tuku mai ne ia a te tulafono fakavae me e mafai o fakamagalo ne ia ‵tou agasala kae fakasaoloto tatou mai te fakasalaga o te mate se-gata-mai.


(3 John 5-8) As Jesus took the initiative in showing compassion to others, so should we, always being refreshing to others.—Isa. 32:2; Matt. 11:28-30. 	 (3 Ioane 5-8) E pelā mo Iesu telā ne gasuesue muamua o fakaasi atu te atafai ki nisi tino, e ‵tau foki o fai faeloa tatou e pelā me ne tino fakamalosi ki nisi tino.—Isaia 32:2; Mataio 11:28-30.


The resurrection of friends and family is part of the hope that the Bible sets out. 	 A te ‵toetuga o taugasoa mo kāiga se vaega o te fakamoemoega telā e tuku mai i te Tusi Tapu.


Realize that your enemies are not just Satan, the world, and its poisonous spirit. 	 Masaua, me i ou fili e se ko Satani fua mo mafaufauga sē aoga o te lalolagi.


They are thrilling, liberating truths that give meaning to our lives and fill us with joy and hope. 	 Ne muna‵tonu fakafiafia loto kolā e aoga ki ‵tou olaga kae maua i ei ne tatou a te fiafia mo se fakamoemoega.


The same applies today—only more so—since the Revelation vision is fulfilled during “the Lord’s Day.”* (Rev. 1:10) Christ’s love is often expressed through the elders, who serve as spiritual shepherds of the congregation. 	 E penā foki i aso nei—kae sili atu la i ei—me ko fakataunu a mea ne tusi i te Fakaasiga i te “aso o te Aliki.”* (Fakaasiga 1:10) E masani o fakaasi atu te alofa o Keliso e auala i toeaina, kolā e tavini atu e pelā me ne tausi mamoe faka-te-agaga i te fakapotopotoga.


He says: “My father had to divide his land among six of us. 	 E fai mai a ia, penei: “Ne vaevae ne toku tamana a tena laukele i a matou ana tama‵liki e tokoono.


Indeed, it is just as he stated through the prophet Haggai: “Greater will the glory of this later house become than that of the former . . . And in this place I shall give peace.” 	 E tonu, e fai eiloa pelā mo ana pati ki te pelofeta ko Hakai: “A te Faletapu fou ka gali atu i te Faletapu mua, kae mai i kona ka tuku atu ei ne au ki toku fenua a te manuia mo te filemu.”


(John 17:3) What about you? 	 (Ioane 17:3) Kae e pefea la koe?


Such schooling can also help teenagers to progress spiritually. 	 E fesoasoani atu foki a vaegā akoga penā ki talavou ke gasolo atu ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Jesus too is a builder. 	 A Iesu foki se tino poto i galuega fakatu‵tu.


Indeed, the holy spirit is available both to Christ’s “little flock” and to his “other sheep.” 	 E tonu, e mafai o maua a te agaga tapu ne te “lafu foliki” mo ‘nisi mamoe’ a Keliso.


(Matt. 10:16) Brothers arrived in small numbers and assembled in the forest. 	 (Mata. 10:16) Ne oko atu a taina i se aofaki foliki kae maopoopo i te vao.


(Matthew 6:9, 10) This government will not be replaced by any human government because it is “the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” 	 (Mataio 6:9, 10) Ka sē toe sui a te malo tenei ne se malo o tāgata i te mea ko “te Malo se-gata-mai o te ‵tou Aliki mo te ‵tou Fakaola ko Iesu Keliso.”


The servant asked for a specific sign by which he could identify the young woman of God’s choosing. 	 Ne fakamolemole atu a te tavini ke tuku mai se fakailoga e tasi ke mafai o iloa ne ia a te tamāfine telā ne filifili ne te Atua.


Jesus aptly warned: “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” 	 Ne fakailoa mai a Ieova, penei: “Me e faipati mai ne te gutu a mea kolā e ‵fonu i te loto.”


However, by persisting in the preaching work, we help others to respond to Jesus’ invitation to follow him. 	 Kae mai te ‵tou tumau i te faiga o te galuega talai, e fesoasoani atu eiloa tatou ki nisi tino ke ‵saga atu ki te ‵kamiga a Iesu kae ke tau‵tali atu i a ia.


The apostle Paul was well-educated by his religious teachers and was extremely “zealous for the traditions of [his] fathers.” 	 Ne akoakogina faka‵lei te apositolo ko Paulo ne ana faiakoga fakalotu kae ne “toaga malosi ki munatuku a [tena] tamana.”


(Psalm 55:22) Rather than depending on the intercession of saints or anyone else, we would do well to develop a positive view of Jehovah God. 	 (Salamo 55:22) I lō te fakalagolago ki te fakamolemole a te kau tapu io me ko so se tino aka, e ‵tau mo tatou o ati aka se kilokiloga tonu e uiga ki a Ieova te Atua.


They will observe the Memorial of Christ’s death, even as Jesus commanded: “Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” 	 Ka fakamanatu ne latou te Mate o Keliso, e ‵tusa loa mo te fakatonuga a Iesu: “Ke fai mo fakamanatuga ki a au.”


What are some ways in which our obedience to God in money matters becomes apparent? 	 I auala fea e lavea atu ei te ‵tou fakalogo ki te Atua i ‵tou faifaiga ki mea tau sene?


In 71 C.E., Titus returned to Italy to a rapturous reception from the citizens of Rome. 	 I te 71 T.A., ne foki atu a Titus ki Italia kae ne tali a ia ne tino o te fenua o Loma.


10 Who is the villain behind the worsening world conditions? 	 10 Ko oi la te akana e māfua mai i ei a tulaga ma‵sei o te lalolagi nei?


For he will be like the fire of a refiner and like the lye of laundrymen. 	 Ka pelā a ia me se sopu malosi, pelā me se afi telā e faka‵ma ki ei a fiti.


That is also a good thing for us and our contemporaries to do. 	 Se mea ‵lei ke mafau‵fau foki tatou ki te mea tenā e penā foki mo tino kolā e ola i te vaitaimi tenei.


Testimony of Jesus’ Followers 	 Fakamaoniga Mai Soko o Iesu


(John 4:24) What, then, does it mean to worship with spirit and truth? 	 (Ioane 4:24) Se a te la te uiga o te tapuaki atu i te agaga mo te munatonu?


That must have seemed very strange to those observing them. 	 Kāti se mea faigata ‵ki ki tino kolā ne maimoa atu ki a latou.


Clearly, freedom is on the wane, and the trend will likely continue. 	 E manino ‵lei me ko gasolo eiloa o foliki a te saolotoga e maua ne tino, kae e foliga mai me e se fano o ‵lei a te tulaga tenei.


Visions of Spirit Realm, No. 6 What Happens When We Die? 	 Ne a Mea e ‵Tupu Māfai ko ‵Mate Tatou?


He relates: “My father, uncle, and grandaunt all encouraged me to pursue higher education. 	 Ne fai mai a ia: “Ne fakamalosi mai a toku tamana, fakatamana, mo toku tupuna ke kausaki atu au ki akoakoga ma‵luga.


We do not have to speculate, as some do, about vague prophecies of Nostradamus or other human prognosticators. 	 E ‵lei eiloa me e se ‵tau o fai ‵tou manatu tuku taumate e pelā mo faiga a nisi tino ki valoaga sē manino ‵lei a Nostradamus io me ko nisi tino aka foki penā.


By regularly setting our minds on the things of the spirit and allowing a spiritual inclination and attitude to develop in us. 	 Mai te mafaufau faeloa ki mea faka-te-agaga kae talia ke ati aka i loto i a tatou se manakoga mo se kilokiloga faka-te-agaga.


First, think of a young Christian brother whose personal reading program has taken him to the prophecy of Hosea. 	 Te mea muamua, ke mafaufau ki se taina talavou Kelisiano telā ko oko a tena polokalame faitau ki te tusi ko Hosea.


(2 Tim. 2:16-18) Recall, too, that in the Galatian congregations, some who had been known by God did not remain in the spiritual light they once enjoyed. 	 (2 Timoteo 2:16-18) Ne tiakina foki ne nisi tino i te fakapotopotoga i Kalatia a te munatonu. E seki ‵nofo latou i te munatonu.


(Acts 10:34, 35; Proverbs 17:3) The scripture at Philippians 2:3 helped me to see that if I considered everyone as superior to me, I would be able to overcome prejudice. 	 (Galuega 10:34, 35; Faataoto 17:3) Ne fesoasoani mai te Filipi 2:3 ke matea ne au me kafai e kilo atu au ki tino katoa e pelā me e ‵sili atu i a au, ko mafai ei ne au o fakatakavale a te fakailoga tino.


(Ps. 111:3, 4) Do you not agree that Jehovah’s activity throughout history, including things done during your lifetime, is a memorial to his “dignity and splendor”? 	 (Salamo 111:3, 4) E mata, e lotomalie koe ki faifaiga a Ieova mai te kamataga, e aofia i ei a mea kolā ne fai ne ia i taimi o tou olaga kātoa, e fakamasaua mai ei ki a tatou a tena “‵lei mo tena ‵malu”?


(Heb. 13:4) However, during “the bloom of youth”—the period when sexual feelings become strong and can distort one’s judgment—it can be a struggle to remain chaste. 	 (Epelu 13:4) Kae i te taimi koi “talavou” ei—ko te vaitaimi telā e ma‵losi ‵ki ei a manakoga fakatauavaga kae e mafai o faka‵segina i ei a faka‵tauga a se tino—e mafai eiloa o faigata ke tumau i amioga ‵ma.


I knew that adoption would not be exactly the same as giving birth to my own child.” 	 Ne iloa ne au me e se taitai o ‵pau a te puke o se tamaliki mo te fanau mai eiloa o tau tama.”


Why do they need the support of spiritual shepherds? 	 Kaia e manakogina ei ne latou a te fesoasoani o tausi mamoe faka-te-agaga?


Therefore, by using the term “this generation,” as recorded at Matthew 24:34, Jesus did not give his disciples a formula to enable them to determine when “the last days” would end. 	 Tela la, mai te fakaaogāga o te tugāpati ko te “kautama tenei,” e pelā mo pati i te Mataio 24:34, ne seki tuku atu ne Iesu se fakavae ke mafai ei ne ana soko o iloa me ka oti māfea a “aso fakaoti.”


2 On the other hand, conservatives apparently reasoned that since every law that God gave was great—even though some might have seemed to be of lesser importance—it would be wrong to lift any commandment above the others. 	 2 I te suā feitu la, ne fai atu a tino loto ma‵keke me ona ko tulafono katoa ne tuku mai ne te Atua e tāua—faitalia me e isi ne tulafono kolā e se tāua malosi—se mea masei ke fakatāua atu a nisi tulafono i lō nisi tulafono.


For example, in 2010, one report spoke about “‘Armageddon’ in Haiti.” 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, i te 2010, ne faipati loa se lipoti e tasi e uiga ki te “‘Amaketo’ i Haiti.”


In using the Internet, when an immoral site comes up, do I get out of it, or do I search out improper Web sites?’ 	 Kafai e fakaaoga a te itaneti kae sae aka se Web site i amioga sē ‵tau, e mata, ka tiakina fakavave ne au io me e salasala eiloa au ki Web site ma‵sei?’


What Jehovah Foreknows 	 Mea Kolā ko Leva ne Iloa ne Ieova


If so, ask yourself why. 	 Kafai e penā loa, ke fesili ifo me se a te pogai.


For example, as Abraham’s flocks and herds increased, tension developed between his herdsmen and those of his nephew Lot. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, i te taimi ne gasolo aka ei o uke a mamoe a Apelaamo, ne ‵tupu a kinauga i te vā o ana tino tausi mamoe mo tino a tena tuatina ko Lota.


Since the dead “are conscious of nothing at all,” they cannot hear, see, speak, feel, or think. 	 Ona ko tino ‵mate “e seai se mea a latou e iloa,” e se mafai o lagona, lavea, fai‵pati, io me e mafau‵fau latou.


What shows that Jehovah wants us to understand the fulfillment of Bible prophecies? 	 Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i ei me e manako a Ieova ke malama‵lama tatou i te fakataunuga o valoaga i te Tusi Tapu?


(Amos 1:1) According to Amos 5:21-24, God said: “I have hated, I have rejected your festivals, and I shall not enjoy the smell of your solemn assemblies. 	 (Amosa 1:1) E ‵tusa mo te Amosa 5:21-24, ne fai atu a te Atua: “Au e takalialia ki otou ‵kaiga fiafia faka-te-lotu; e seai eiloa soku fiafia ki ei!


Let us consider these points one at a time. 	 Ke na sau‵tala tatou ki manatu takitasi konei.


If they did not truly believe what Jehovah had told them—if they lacked faith—would they have waited patiently for the fulfillment of his promises? 	 Moi fai ne seki tali‵tonu latou ki mea kolā ne fai atu ne Ieova ki a latou—moi fai ne seki lava te lotou fakatuanaki—e mata, ka faka‵tali eiloa latou mo te kufaki ki te fakataunuga o ana tautoga?


For instance, all of us should be reasonable and sound in mind. 	 E pelā mo tatou katoa, e ‵tau o maua te loto malamalama mo te mafaufau ‵lei.


The song really impressed me, so I stayed. 	 Ne gali ‵ki ki a au te pese, telā ne toe nofo ifo ei au.


Instead, stress and fatigue ruined his health. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne fakamasei tena ola ‵lei ne te manavase mo te fi‵ta.


9 Satan operates his wicked system in such a way that it induces people to desire things. 	 9 E fakaaogā ne Satani a te olaga masei tenei i se auala ke fakamalosi atu ki tino ke ma‵nako ki mea.


The 20th century was a time when Satan wreaked havoc upon the earth. 	 E fakamasei ne Satani te lalolagi i te vaitaimi tenei kae maise eiloa i te selau tausaga ko ‵teka atu nei.


(Matt. 18:12-14) Who can help sheeplike individuals who have strayed from the flock? 	 (Mataio 18:12-14) Ko oi e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki mamoe fakatusa kolā ne ‵galo atu mai te lafu?


2005 SERVICE YEAR REPORT OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES WORLDWIDE 	 Te Lipoti a Molimau a Ieova i te Lalolagi Kātoa i te Tausaga Faka-Te-Taviniga ko te 2005


Both terms are derived from the Greek verb gen·naʹo. 	 Ne māfua mai te avā pati konā i te veape Eleni, ko te gen·naʹo.


She writes: “This experience helped me to realize that Jehovah cares. 	 Ne tusi mai a ia: “Ne fesoasoani mai te mea ne tupu ke iloa ne au i a Ieova e atafai mai.


10 Our efforts to improve the quality of our ministry also have a good effect on others. 	 10 A ‵tou taumfaiga ke tai ‵lei atu te ‵tou galuega talai e aoga foki ki nisi tino.


“How Can I Become God’s Friend?”—chap. 35 	 “E Mafai Pefea o Fai Au mo Taugasoa o te Atua?”—mataupu e 35


These originate with Jehovah God himself. 	 E māfua tonu mai a mea konā i a Ieova te Atua.


But people differ by nature. 	 Kae e kese‵kese a tino mo olotou uiga.


Wherever Paul went, he was also exemplary in preaching “publicly and from house to house.”—Acts 17:17, 34; 20:20. 	 Ne fai foki a Paulo mo fai se fakaakoakoga ‵lei i te talaiatuga ki tino ‘i lukuga pelā foki mai fale ki fale’ i koga katoa e fano a ia ki ei.—Galuega 17:17, 34; 20:20.


• How can the resurrection hope comfort us now? 	 • E fakamafanafana mai pefea a te fakamoemoega ko te toetu ki a tatou i aso nei?


Of course, these missionaries are not traveling to find the Kingdom good news; they are taking it to people living in the far-flung corners of the earth, teaching and helping them to become disciples of Jesus Christ. 	 E tonu, e se faima‵laga atu a misionale konei o ‵sala ki te tala ‵lei o te Malo; kae e avatu ne latou te tala ‵lei tenā ki tino kolā e ‵nofo i toe fenua ‵mao o te lalolagi, o akoako kae fesoasoani atu ke fai latou pelā me ne soko o Iesu Keliso.


9 During the time of the Judges, the Israelites repeatedly fell away to idolatry. 	 Kafai ne fai latou penā, ne tuku tiaki ne Ieova a latou ke taka‵vale i olotou fili.


Wanting to commend helps us to see the good in others. 	 A te fia fai atu o pati fakamālō e fesoasoani mai eiloa ke lavea ne tatou a mea ‵lei i nisi tino.


Of course, you cannot hear the voice of Jesus today, but you can read about what he said and did, as revealed in the Scriptures. 	 E tonu, e se lagona tonu ne koe te leo o Iesu i aso nei, kae e mafai o faitau koe e uiga ki ana pati mo ana mea ne fai kolā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu.


Inordinate love of money.—2 Timothy 3:2 	 E sōna fiafai valevale ki tupe.—2 Timoteo 3:2


It teaches people to love and honor one another regardless of their background. 	 E akoako atu i ei ki tino ke fakatau a‵lofa kae fakatau āva faitalia a fenua ne ‵tupu aka ei latou.


Though most people would agree with those comments, how many allow the reality behind them to alter their approach to life? Will you? 	 E mata, ka talia ne koe a pati fesoasoani a Iesu ke aoga ki tou olaga?


12 The spirit creature who became the Devil was once in the truth. 	 12 A te tino faka-te-agaga telā ne fai mo fai te Tiapolo ne nofo muamua i te munatonu.


If you have access to it, you can use it to locate information in the Bible-based publications of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Kafai e isi sau tusi penā, e mafai o fakaaogā ne koe ke ‵sala aka ki fakamatalaga i nisi tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu a Molimau a Ieova.


A few restlessly paced about in the heat. 	 Ne nai tino fua ne gasue‵sue faeloa ona ko te ‵vela.


8 Helping the Children of “Foreign Residents” 	 8 Fesoasoani ki Tama‵liki a “Tino Fakaa‵lofa”


LIVE IN HARMONY WITH OUR MESSAGE 	 OLA E ‵TUSA MO ‵TOU FEKAU


(Acts 9:3-5, 15; 22:6-8) And consider how much benefit we can draw from the Bible books that Jehovah inspired Paul to write. 	 (Galu. 9:3-5, 15; 22:6-8) Kae mafaufau la ki te uke o mea aoga e mafai o maua ne tatou mai tusi o te Tusi Tapu kolā ne fakaosofia ne Ieova ke tusi ne Paulo.


These and many other verses in the Bible succinctly explain why people—perhaps otherwise ordinary people—do bad, even shocking, things. 	 E fakamatala fakatoetoe mai ne fuaiupu konei i te Tusi Tapu mo nisi fuaiupu aka e uke a te pogai e fai ei ne tino—kāti ne tino ‵lei eiloa—a mea ma‵sei, ke oko foki eiloa ki mea faka‵poi loto.


Daniel prayed to God: “If you really exist, please help me!” 	 Ne ‵talo atu penei a Tanielu ki te Atua: “Kafai e ola tonu eiloa koe, fakamolemole fesoasoani mai ki a au!”


• Why may the effect of our witnessing be far greater than we know? 	 • Kaia e mafai ei o sili atu a mea e iku mai i te ‵tou galuega talai i lō te mea e iloa ne tatou?


Nobody can or should make such a decision for you. 	 E seai se tino e mafai io me e ‵tau o fai ne ia se fakaikuga mō koe.


FORGIVEN THROUGH UNDESERVED KINDNESS 	 FAKAMAGALO E AUALA I TE ALOFA TAUANOA


The rich were “defrauding the lowly ones” and “crushing the poor ones.” 	 A tino mau‵mea e “fakapuapuaga io me ne kaisoa ne [latou] a tino vāivāi.”


(Matt. 13:38) It should be noted, however, that the idea of the gnashing of teeth is connected to destruction.—Ps. 112:10. 	 (Mata. 13:38) E ‵tau o masaua ne tatou me i te manatu e uiga ki te faiga o olotou lili e fetaui mo te fakaseaiga telā e faipati ki ei i te Sala. 112:10.


He will exult over you with rejoicing.” 	 Ka usu pese a ia kae loto fiafia ona ko koutou.”


When discipline involves restrictions, how does this reflect God’s love? 	 Kafai e aofia i polopolokiga a fakataputapuga, e fakaasi mai pefea i te mea tenei a te alofa o te Atua?


What are some ways that others in the congregation can encourage young ones? 	 Ne a nisi auala e mafai ne nisi tino i te fakapotopotoga o fakamalosi aka a talavou?


(Exodus 6:12, 30) With the backing of Jehovah, Moses became the spokesman for and chief organizer of the nation of Israel. 	 (Esoto 6:12, 30) Mai te fesoasoani o Ieova, ne fai ei a Mose mo fai te tukumuna mo te takitaki o te fenua ko Isalaelu.


What does the Bible really teach about God? 	 Se a te mea e akoako tonu mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te Atua?


So, never be anxious about the next day, for the next day will have its own anxieties.” 	 Ke faitalia eiloa te aso ke nofo mo ona fakalavelave.”


How did he recover? 	 Ne ‵lei pefea tou tagata?


Above all, we stay busy in the preaching work, knowing that this work strengthens our hope for the future. 	 Kae e sili i mea katoa, ke fakalave‵lave faeloa tatou i te galuega talai, me iloa ne tatou i te galuega tenei e fakamalosi aka ne ia te ‵tou fakamoemoega mō aso mai mua.


Why is God’s almighty power a reason for trusting him? 	 Kaia e fai ei pelā me i te malosi katoatoa o te Atua se pogai e mafai ei o tali‵tonu tatou ki a ia?


“In the last days there will come ridiculers with their ridicule,” warns Peter. 	 “E isi ne tino ka ‵sae mai i aso fakaoti,” ko muna a Petelu, “ka fakatauemu atu ki a koutou.”


(Psalm 119:1) No matter what our circumstances, the Bible contains the direction and counsel that we need. 	 (Salamo 119:1) Faitalia ‵tou tulaga, e maua a fakatakitakiga mo pati fakatonutonu kolā e ma‵nako tatou ki ei i te Tusi Tapu.


Manasseh set up altars to Baal, worshipped “all the army of the heavens,” and even built altars to false gods in two temple courtyards. 	 Ne faka‵tu aka ne Manase a fatafaitaulaga mo fai te tapuakiga ki a Paala, ne tapuaki atu ki ‘te kautau o fetu i te lagi,’ kae faite foki a fatafaitaulaga fapau‵pau i loto i titi e lua o te Faletapu.


Their parents have done their best to encourage both of them to reach out for the regular pioneer service after graduation. 	 Ko oti ne fakamalosi atu lā mātua ke taumafai lāua o ‵kau atu ki te galuega ko te paenia tumau māfai ko oti lā akoga.


Could you provide them with accommodations when they return to their country of origin to work or to visit?—3 John 5-8. 	 E a, e mafai o faka‵nofo ne koe latou i tou fale māfai ko ‵foki mai ki te lotou fenua tonu o ‵sala galuega io me o malō‵lo?—3 Ioa. 5-8.


Consider what it says. 	 Ke onoono ki mea e fakaasi mai i ei.


Our imperfect heart might even cause us to wonder whether Jehovah is pleased with our efforts. 	 Kāti ka fai foki ne ‵tou loto sē ‵lei katoatoa ke fakalotolotolua tatou me e fiafia mai a Ieova ki ‵tou taumafaiga me ikai.


Do you see the relevance of Noah’s situation to ours? 	 E mata, e lavea ne koe a te aogā ke mafau‵fau tatou ki te tulaga o Noa?


Are they not Jerusalem?” 	 Ko Ielusalema eiloa!”


4, 5. (a) What do Trinitarians wrongly think that the holy spirit is? (b) How would you explain the true nature of holy spirit? 	 4, 5. (a) Se a te mea telā e fakauiga ‵se ne tino kolā e tali‵tonu ki te Tolutasi e uiga ki te agaga tapu? (e) E fakamatala mai pefea ne koe te tulaga tonu o te agaga tapu?


(Matt. 6:33) The Scriptures also emphasize our duty and privilege to preach from house to house, in public places, and informally. 	 (Mata. 6:33) E faka‵mafa foki mai i te Tusi Tapu a ‵tou tiute mo ‵tou tauliaga ke talai atu mai fale ki fale, koga masani e tokouke ei a tino mo te talai i taimi seki fuafuagina.


Even if the transformation of the river were caused by a natural occurrence, the timing of Aaron’s striking the river was in itself miraculous! 	 Kafai foki a te ‵fuliga o te vaitafe ne māfua mai i se mea o te natula, a te ‵kiniga ne Alona te vaitafe se vavega eiloa!


11 To manifest “holy acts of conduct,” you must be morally clean. 	 11 E mafai la pefea o fai a ‵tou “amioga ke ‵ma”?


Although our assignment often changed, we never lost sight of the fact that we had dedicated our lives to serve Jehovah whole-souled. 	 E ui eiloa ne fulifuli sāle a te mā galuega, ne seki manatu māmā eiloa māua ki te pogai ne tuku atu ei a mā ola o tavini ki a Ieova mo te loto kātoa.


11 Today, there are many examples of brothers who have worked energetically for decades and who have prepared others to take on increased responsibility. 	 11 I aso nei, e tokouke ‵ki a taina ne ga‵lue malosi mō se fia sefulu tausaga kae ne fakatoka foki ke fai ne latou a tiute e tai uke atu.


Do you have your own integrity in mind as you face your concerns, needs, and goals in life? 	 E mata, e mafaufau koe ki tou fakamaoni i te taimi e fe‵paki ei mo mea e manavase ki ei, manakoga, mo fakamoemoega i te olaga?


(Phil. 4:19) He knows which piece of our clothing will wear out next. 	 (Fili. 4:19) E iloa ne ia ‵tou gatu kolā ka ma‵nako tatou ki ei i te suā taimi.


10 Now Adam and Eve had to decide what to do. 	 10 Nei la, ko ‵tau o fai ne Atamu mo Eva se filifiliga.


Yes, Jehovah “is healing the brokenhearted ones, and is binding up their painful spots.”—Psalm 147:3. 	 E tonu, e “fakamafanafana ne ia latou kolā e loto māfatia, kae fusi ne ia olotou pa‵kiaga.”—Salamo 147:3.


Might you be tempted to ‘follow your heart and eyes’ and be seduced by what you see? 	 E mata, e mafai o tofotofogina koe ke ‘tautali atu tou loto mo ou mata’ i mea ko lavea ne koe?


12 In the days of the prophet Malachi, many Jewish husbands dealt treacherously with their wives by divorcing them, using all kinds of excuses. 	 12 I aso o te pelofeta ko Malaki, e tokouke a tagata Iutaia ne fakaloiloi ne latou a olotou avaga fafine mai te fakaaoga ne latou a fakamasakoga e uke ke ‵tala ei olotou avaga.


Rather, these expressions pertain to individuals out of all the nations who have become Jehovah’s worshippers. 	 I lō te fai penā, e fakasino atu a tugāpati konā ki tino takitokotasi mai atufenua katoa kolā ko oti ne fai mo fai ne tino tapuaki ki a Ieova.


What is the import of the counsel: “Let us not sleep on as the rest do”? 	 Se a te uiga tāua o te polopolokiga: “Ke mo a tatou e ‵moe e pelā eiloa mo nisi tino”?


The dough should be rolled thin and can be baked on a slightly oiled cooking sheet until the bread is dry and crisp. 	 E ‵tau o fakapāpā a te falaoa tenā ko tao i ei i se telē telā ne fakasinu malie ke oko ki taimi ko makeke kae pagu‵gugu i ei te falaoa.


(Ps. 147:11) We can trust that in his loyal love, he will stick with us and help us to conquer our wrong desires. 	 (Sala. 147:11) E mafai o tali‵tonu tatou me auala i tena alofa tumau, ka piki ‵mau mai kae fesoasoani mai a ia ke fakatakavale ne tatou ‵tou manakoga ‵se.


The Bible Can Help You Find Joy 	 E Mafai o Fesoasoani Atu te Tusi Tapu ke Maua ne Koe te Fiafia


We might (1) unwittingly rely on human wisdom, (2) turn to bad associations, (3) become haughty, or (4) make decisions without first considering what God’s will is. 	 E mafai o (1) fakalagolago tatou ki poto o tāgata e aunoa mo te mafaufau faka‵lei, (2) ‵saga atu ki taugasoa ma‵sei, (3) fia sili, io me (4) fai a fakaikuga kae sē mafaufau muamua me se a te loto o te Atua.


(See the box “When Studying God’s Word, Ask Yourself.”) 	 (Ke onoono ki te pokisi ko te “Kafai ko Sukesuke ki te Muna a te Atua, ke Fesili Ifo.”)


(Luke 9:57, 58) In addition, he was hated, slandered, and finally put to death by his enemies. 	 (Luka 9:57, 58) E se gata i ei, ne takalialia, fakamasei, kae oti aka loa tamate ei a ia ne ana fili.


Are you pursuing any unrealities? 	 E mata, e tautali atu koe ki mea sē ‵tonu?


10 Jesus based his teaching on what Jehovah taught him directly and on instruction found in God’s written Word. 	 10 Ne fakavae ne Iesu ana akoakoga ki mea kolā ne akoako ‵tonu atu ne Ieova mo akoakoga kolā e maua i te Muna a te Atua.


Undue worry about material things can consume your time, sap your energy, and leave you with little or no motivation to pursue Kingdom interests. 	 E mafai ne te manavase malosi ki mea faka-te-foitino o kai ou taimi, tou malosi, kae ko sē fia kausaki atu koe ki mea o te Malo.


How will Judgment Day restore justice? 	 Ka toe fakafoki mai pefea ne te Aso Fakamasino a te fai mea tonu?


Some said that souls “enjoyed some higher existence prior to their entry into individual human bodies.” 	 Ne fai mai a nisi tino me ne “maua ne agaga o tino se olaga telā e ‵lei atu a koituai o ulu atu latou ki loto i foitino o tino taki tokotasi.”


10 Apollos was a Jewish Christian who was “well versed in the Scriptures” and “aglow with the spirit.” 	 10 A Apolo se Kelisiano Iutaia telā “e poto foki i muna mai Tusitusiga Tapu” kae “‵fonu i te agaga tapu.”


This stamps the Bible as unique. 	 E fakaasi mai i ei me i te Tusi Tapu e tu ‵kese eiloa.


We can become Jehovah’s friends. 	 E mafai o fai tatou mo fai ne taugasoa o Ieova.


Some might think that it is to protect them from giving in to sin. 	 Kāti e mafau‵fau a nisi tino me e puipui ei latou mai i te agasala.


So why should anyone sever his or her relationship with God and His people? 	 Tela la, kaia e ‵tau ei o fakagata ne se tino tena fesokotakiga ‵lei mo te Atua, penā foki loa mo Ana tino?


The effects of the cursed ground, with its thorns and thistles, were so keenly felt by Adam’s descendants that Noah’s father, Lamech, spoke of “the pain of our hands resulting from the ground which Jehovah has cursed.” 	 Ne oko atu a ikuga o te laukele telā ne fakamalaiagina, fakatasi mo ana lakau tala‵tala ki tino mai te gafa o Atamu telā ne faipati ei te tamana o Noa ko Lameko e uiga ki te ‘‵tou galuega ‵mafa e fai i te laukele telā ne fakamalaia ne Ieova.’


(Isaiah 51:6; 52:2) To those who come to him and listen, Jehovah says: “I shall readily conclude with you people an indefinitely lasting covenant respecting the loving-kindnesses to David.” 	 (Isaia 51:6; 52:2) E fai atu a Ieova ki tino kolā e olo atu kae faka‵logo ki a ia: “Ka fai ne au se feagaiga tumau mo koutou, kae tuku atu ne au a fakamanuiaga kolā ne tauto ne au ki a Tavita.”


(Job 14:1) Job’s joy had vanished. 	 (Iopu 14:1) Ne galo atu te fiafia o Iopu.


Let us consider three ways in which many individuals seek security—geographic location; money; position, or status. 	 Ke onoono aka tatou ki auala e tolu kolā e ‵sala ei ne tino taki tokotasi a te tokagamalie—se koga gali; tupe; io me ko tulaga ma‵luga.


17 Jehovah apparently chose not to foresee what Adam—and Eve—would do, even though He has the ability to know everything in advance. 	 17 Ne seki fia iloa ne Ieova a mea kolā ka fai ne Atamu mo Eva, e tiga eiloa ne mafai ne ia o iloa muamua a mea ka ‵tupu.


Malachi 1:14 states matters this way: “‘I am a great King,’ Jehovah of armies has said, ‘and my name will be fear-inspiring among the nations.’” 	 E fai mai te Malaki 1:14 e uiga ki te faifaiga tenei: “Au ko te tupu maluga, ka ko tino o malo katoa e ma‵taku ki a au.”


2 Do you understand why that young man took such a step? 	 2 E malamalama koe me kaia ne fai ei ne te tamataene tenā se vaegā mea penā?


(Read 2 Corinthians 9:7.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Kolinito 9:7.)


Jesus was not interested in giving any key of knowledge to an elite group of scholars. 	 Ne seki fiafia a Iesu ki te tukuatuga o te iloaga ki nāi tino poto fua kolā ne a‵koga.


Unlike mankind in general, what do we discern? 	 E ‵kese mo tino, se a te mea e malama‵lama tatou i ei?


He said: “Brothers, even though a man takes some false step before he is aware of it, you who have spiritual qualifications try to readjust such a man in a spirit of mildness.” 	 Ana muna: “Oku taina, kafai se tino e maua i so se agasala; ko koutou kola e tumau i te olaga faka te Agaga ke fakatonu ne koutou; kae ‵tau mo koutou o fai i te agaga o te loto malalo.”


In Trinidad an elder felt quite hesitant about approaching the principal of a school to show her the educational value of the Awake! magazine. 	 I Trinidad ne ma se toeaina ma fanatu a ia ki te pule o se fale akoga ke fakaasi atu ki a ia te aogā o fakamatalaga i te mekesini ko te Ala Mai! māfai e akoako atu ki nisi tino.


Before long, most were sure that it would be a mistake to enter the Promised Land as Jehovah had directed. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne mafau‵fau a te tokoukega me se mea ‵se ke ulu atu ki te Fenua o te Folafolaga e pelā mo te fakatonuga a Ieova.


Why did he draw that conclusion? 	 Kaia ne fesili atu ei tou tagata penā?


What activity did the apostle Paul hold sacred, and why do we have the same view? 	 Se a te galuega telā ne kilo atu ki ei te apositolo ko Paulo me e ‵malu, kae kaia e maua ei ne tatou te kilokiloga tenā?


This confidence helps us to have faith in him. 	 E fesoasoani mai a te loto talitonu tenei ke fakatuanaki tatou ki a ia.


How did Paul show modesty in his dealings with the Corinthians? 	 Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne Paulo me ne agamalū a ia i ana faifaiga ki te kau Kolinito?


‘Teach Them to Observe All the Things I Have Commanded You’ 	 ‘Akoako Atu Latou ke Faka‵logo ki Mea Katoa ne Fakatonu Atu ne Au ki a Koutou’


However, many of us would admit that we are not the best students and that studying is not easy for us. 	 Kae e mafai o mafau‵fau a te tokoukega o tatou me i a tatou e se ‵lei kae e se faigofie ki a tatou te faiga o sukesukega.


19 In these “critical times hard to deal with,” you need the help of your brothers and sisters in the congregation, and they need yours. 	 19 I “taimi faiga‵ta” konei, e manakogina ne koe a te fesoasoani o taina mo tuagane i te fakapotopotoga, kae penā foki latou.


2 QUESTION: Who is Jesus Christ? 	 2 FESILI: Ko oi a Iesu Keliso?


A mother abandons her newborn baby, hiding it amid roadside trash. 	 Ne tiakina ne se mātua tena pepe fatoā fanau, kae ne ‵funa ne ia i loto i se tulamu kaiga i tafa o te auala.


Those who deliberately deviate from following ‘the cramped road leading off into life’ will suffer the consequences of that unwise decision.—Matthew 7:14. 	 E se mafai o ‵sao a latou kolā e fakaiku aka mo te iloa tonu ke ‵kalo keatea mai ‘te auala mataliki telā e tau atu ki te ola’ mai mea kolā ka iku mai i ei.—Mataio 7:14.


While it is true that each Christian should have a personal relationship with God, we cannot deny that he is using a worldwide congregation, as he did in the apostles’ day. 	 E tiga eiloa e ‵tau o maua ne Kelisiano takitasi se fesokotakiga totino ‵pili mo te Atua, e se mafai o fakafiti ne tatou te manatu me e fakaaogā eiloa ne ia se fakapotopotoga i te lalolagi kātoa, e pelā mo te mea ne fai ne ia i aso o te kau apositolo.


These converts, or proselytes, were viewed as part of the nation. 	 A tino mai fenua fakaa‵tea kolā ne ‵fuli atu ne ‵kilo atu ki ei e pelā me ne vaega o te fenua.


Who can determine where this line is for you? 	 Ko oi e mafai o fakaiku aka ne ia tou tapulā?


HOW HAS JESUS SET A FINE EXAMPLE OF PATIENCE? 	 NE FAI PEFEA A IESU MO FAI SE FAKAAKOAKOGA ‵LEI O TE KUFAKI?


Oh, how we regret that slip of the tongue, those fleshly tendencies that flare up every now and then, or those inclinations to envy what others have! 	 E sala‵mo tatou i pati ne ‵to atu i ‵tou gutu, ko manakoga faka-te-fotino kolā e ‵tupu aka faeloa i loto i a tatou io me ko te kaisano ki mea e maua ne nisi tino!


“A Light” and “a Covenant” 	 “Te Mainaga” mo “se Feagaiga”


(Hag. 1:2-5) They had become distracted and had lost their focus. 	 (Haka. 1:2-5) Ko tuku fakaa‵tea olotou mafaufau kae ko sē ‵saga tonu.


10 Imitate fluent speakers. 	 10 Fakaakoako ki tino kolā e ‵lei te lotou ‵gana.


They knew what to preach and how to preach, but they did not know where to preach. 	 Ne iloa ne latou a te fekau e ‵tau o talai atu, mo te auala ke talai atu ei, kae ne seki iloa ne latou te koga ke talai atu i ei.


Mary was willing to face the challenges that lay ahead because she valued the spiritual privilege she had been offered.—Luke 1:38. 	 Ne loto fiafia a Malia ke fakafesagai mo mea faiga‵ta kolā ka oko ki a ia ona ko te fakatāua ne ia a tauliaga faka-te-agaga kolā ne ofo atu ki a ia.—Luka 1:38.


Former U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt recognized this fact, for he said: “Repetition does not transform a lie into a truth.” 	 Ne iloa ne te Pelesitene mua o te U.S ko Franklin D. Roosevelt a te ‵tonu o te mea tenei, i ana pati: “E se mafai o ‵fuli se akoakoga telā e akoako atu faeloa i ei se mea sē tonu ki se mea tonu.”


“It is not a Gospel written in Judas’s own time by someone who actually knew him” 	 “E sē se Tusi ne tusi i taimi o Iuta ne se tino telā e iloa tonu ne ia tou tagata”


We have been trained “to reject ungodliness and worldly desires and to live with soundness of mind and righteousness and godly devotion amid this present system of things.” 	 Ko oti tatou ne akoako ke “‵teke tatou ki amioga sē amioatua mo manakoga faka-te-lalolagi kae ke ola i te mafaufau ‵lei mo te amiotonu mo te tapuaki fakamaoni ki te Atua i loto i te olaga tenei.”


An angry reaction can make an unpleasant situation worse because it adds fuel to the fire. 	 E mafai ne se faifaiga kaitaua o fakalasi te fakalavelave e pelā loa mo te fakaopoopo atu o penitini ki se afi.


What happens to the souls of the wicked? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tupu ki tino ma‵sei māfai ko ‵mate latou?


Think about what you might be able to do to simplify your lifestyle so that you can get more involved in Kingdom activities. 	 Mafaufau ki au mea e mafai o fai ko te mea ke fakafaigofie tou olaga mō galuega o te Malo.


As “a lover of righteousness and justice,” Jehovah would not have offered a choice that in reality did not exist. 	 E pelā me se tino “amiotonu kae fai mea tonu,” ne seki ‵tau o tuku mai ne Ieova se filifiliga telā e se tonu.


When evening came, he gathered the workers together to give them their wages, and he gave the same amount to each of them, whether they had labored many hours or just one. 	 I te okoatuga ki te afiafi, ne fakamaopoopo ne ia a tino ga‵lue ke tuku atu olotou peofuga, kae ne ‵pau eiloa te aofaki ne tuku atu ne ia ki a latou kolā ne uke olotou itula ga‵lue mo latou kolā ne ga‵lue fua mō se itula e tasi.


Indeed, married Christians who stick with Jehovah’s people, apply Scriptural counsel, and accept the guidance of Jehovah’s holy spirit can preserve “what God has yoked together.”—Mark 10:9. 	 E tonu, a Kelisiano a‵vaga kolā e ‵piki ki tino o Ieova, faka‵galue a pati fakatonutonu mai te Tusi Tapu, kae talia te takitakiga o te agaga tapu o Ieova, e mafai o fakatumau ne latou a te mea telā “ko oti ne fakatasi ne te Atua.”—Male. 10:9.


(Prov. 10:7; Heb. 6:10) May we cherish our privilege of sharing in the history-making work of divine education. 	 (Faataoto 10:7; Epelu 6:10) Ke na fakatāua ne tatou te ‵tou tauliaga e uiga ki te akoako atu o nisi tino e uiga ki a Ieova, e pelā me se galuega telā e se mafai lele eiloa o puli atu.


The apostle Peter wrote to Christians: “Beloved ones, do not be puzzled at the burning among you, which is happening to you for a trial, as though a strange thing were befalling you.” (1 Peter 4:12) And Paul explained: “All those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted.” (2 Timothy 3:12) Satan still challenges the integrity of the Witnesses of Jehovah, as he did in the case of Job. 	 Ne tusi atu te apositolo ko Petelu ki Kelisiano: “Oku taugasoa pele, sa ‵poi otou loto i te tofotofoga faigata tenā ko fetaui mo koutou, e pelā me se mea fou fatoā oko atu ki a koutou.” (1 Petelu 4:12) Kae ne fakamatala mai a Paulo: “Ko latou katoa kolā e ma‵nako o ola i te olaga atua i te ‵soko tasi mo Keliso Iesu, ka fakasauāgina.” (2 Timoteo 3:12) Koi fakafesili eiloa ne Satani a te fakamaoni o Molimau a Ieova, e pelā eiloa mo tena mea ne fai ki a Iopu.


In the first century, the apostle Paul reminded the Ephesian Christians: “You at one time walked according to the system of things of this world, according to the ruler of the authority of the air, the spirit that now operates in the sons of disobedience. 	 E tonu i a tatou katoa nei, ne ‵pau eiloa mo latou, kae ne ola foki tatou i manako faka te foitino, kae fai foki a mea e fiafia ki ei o‵tou foitino mo o‵tou mafaufau.


7 Jesus said: “Pay attention to yourselves that your hearts never become weighed down with overeating and heavy drinking and anxieties of life . . . 	 7 Ne fai atu Iesu: “Fakaeteete koutou! Ke mo a ma to fai ‵kaiga kae ko‵na sāle, io me manava‵se ki mea o te olaga nei . . .


(Ephesians 5:25) Jesus said: “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” 	 (Efeso 5:25) Ne fai mai a Iesu: “Ne seki vau a te Tama a te Tagata ke tavini atu a tino ki a ia, kae ke tavini atu a ia.”


Besides feeling shame and embarrassment, I thought that there was no longer any place for me in the organization.” 	 I tafa o te mā kae sē fiafia, ne manatu aka au me ko seai se avanoaga mō oku i loto i te fakapotopotoga.”


However, it does not entitle them to rebel against their Creator and Life-Giver. 	 Kae ne seki fai ne te mea tenā ke mafai ne latou o ‵teke atu ki te lotou Mafuaga mo te Pogai o te ola.


(James 1:5) Yes, ask Jehovah for wisdom—the ability to put knowledge, understanding, and discernment to good use—so as to make sound decisions and right choices. 	 (Iakopo 1:5) E tonu, akai atu ki a Ieova ke maua te poto—ko te atamai ke fakaaogā faka‵lei a te iloaga mo te malamalama—ko te mea ke fai a fakaikuga ‵tonu kae ‵lei.


Gianni, mentioned earlier, recalls: “I realized that something had changed. 	 A Gianni, telā ne taku atu muamua, ne toe fai mai: “Ne iloa ne au me e isi se mea ko ‵kese.


When sharing the comforting Kingdom message, I would see the people’s eyes light up!” 	 I te taimi ne talai atu au e uiga ki te tala fakamafanafana e uiga ki te Malo, ne lavea ne au te fiafia i mata o tino!”


But as soon as the fruit permits it, he thrusts in the sickle, because the harvesttime has come.” 	 Kafai ko ma‵tua a saito, ko kamata a te tino ‵toki saito o ‵kati te saito, me ko oko mai te taimi tonu e ‵tau ei o ‵kati.”


Each Witness is a minister charged with the responsibility of preaching the “good news of the kingdom” to others. 	 A Molimau ne faifeau katoa kolā e maua ne latou te tiute ke folafola atu te “Tala ‵Lei tenei e uiga ki te Malo” ki nisi tino.


In fact, you can find several good reasons in this article and in the next. 	 E tonu, ka maua eiloa ne koe a pogai ‵lei e uke i te mataupu tenei mo te suā mataupu.


God’s people would be living, not as a captive group of people, but as a freed nation solely under Jehovah’s Law. 	 Ne ‵tau o ola a tino o te Atua e pelā me se fenua saoloto telā e tau‵tali ki Tulafono a Ieova kae e se pelā me se potukau o tino kolā ne ave fakapagota.


Ask him to help you muster up boldness for the work. 	 Fakamolemole atu ki a ia ke tuku mai te loto toa ki a koe i te faiga o te galuega.


And a conservative Catholic journal, published in Europe, refers to “the overwhelming growth of Jehovah’s Witnesses.” 	 Kae ne fakasino atu a te mekesini masani a te lotu Katolika, telā ne ‵lomi i Eulopa, ki “te gasoloakaga fakaofoofogia o Molimau a Ieova.”


Then there are specialized courses for single pioneer brothers (Bible School for Single Brothers) and married pioneer couples (Bible School for Christian Couples). 	 E isi foki se akoga mō taina paenia kolā seki a‵vaga (Te Akoga mō Taina Taka) mo paenia kolā ko oti ne a‵vaga (Te Akoga mō Tauavaga Kelisiano).


Wisely, Elijah urged them to choose the superior way of worship—the worship of Jehovah. 	 Tela la, ne fakamalosi atu a Elia i se auala poto ke filifili te ‵toe auala ‵lei ke tapuaki atu—ko te tapuaki atu ki a Ieova.


In view of Satan’s bitter hatred of Jehovah and His servants, we can be sure that the Devil was pleased that a thorn kept on slapping Paul. 	 Ona ko te takalialia malosi o Satani ki a Ieova mo Ana tavini, e mafai o fakamautinoa aka ne tatou me ne fiafia a te Tiapolo i a Paulo ne logo‵mae faeloa.


(John 8:28, 29; Colossians 1:15) Thus, by noting the way Jesus interacted with women and his attitude toward them, we have a window into understanding God’s view of women and his expectations for them. 	 (Ioane 8:28, 29; Kolose 1:15) Tela la, mai te mafaufau ki te auala ne fesokotaki atu ei a Iesu ki fāfine mo ana faifaiga ki a latou, ko mafai ei o malamalama tatou i te kilokiloga a te Atua e uiga ki fāfine mo ana fakamoemoega mō latou.


13 Jehovah’s undeserved kindness will reach beyond the end of the present wicked system of things. 	 13 Ko pili o fakaasi mai ne Ieova tena alofa tauanoa i te gataga o te lalolagi tenei.


6 Some time later, Jesus invited Peter and Andrew to come after him and become “fishers of men.” 	 6 I se taimi fakamuli ifo, ne ‵kami ne Iesu a Petelu mo Anitelea ke tau‵tali atu i a ia kae ke fai mo “tino faiika ki tino.”


17 The Word of God exposes what a person really is at his core as compared with what he thinks he is or what he allows others to see. 	 17 E fakaasi faka‵lei mai ne te Muna a te Atua a mea i te ‵kano loto o te tino māfai e fakatusa ki ana manatu e uiga ki a ia eiloa io me ko mea kolā e talia ne ia ke matea ne nisi tino.


Give me a chance, and I can turn anyone away from God.’ 	 Tuku mai fua te avanoaga ki a au kae ka ‵fuli ne au a tino katoa keatea mai te Atua.”


19, 20. (a) What five aspects of Christ’s mental attitude have we considered? (b) What are you resolved to do? 	 19, 20. (a) Ne a vaega e lima o te mafaufau o Keliso ne suke‵suke tatou ki ei? (e) Se a te mea e fakaiku aka ke fai ne koe?


How can such love be reinvigorated? 	 E mafai pefea o toe fakamalosi aka te vaegā alofa penā?


On the contrary, they have misrepresented God by such false teachings as the Trinity, immortality of the human soul, and hellfire, making God appear mysterious, unfathomable, cruel, even sadistic. 	 E ‵kese mai i ei, ko oti ne fakamatala ‵se atu ne latou a te Atua e auala i vaegā akoakoga ‵se e pelā mo te Tolutasi, te agaga telā e se mafai o tamate, mo te afi i seoli, telā e fai ei a te Atua e pelā me se tino faigata ke malamalama i ei, e amio fakasaua, kae uiga kaitaua foki.


(Luke 21:36; Ephesians 6:18) If we heed Jesus’ counsel and follow his fine example in the matter of prayer, our heartfelt supplications to Jehovah will help us to stay spiritually awake. 	 (Luka 21:36; Efeso 6:18) Kafai e ‵saga tonu atu tatou ki pati polopoloki a Iesu kae tau‵tali atu ki tena fakaakoakoga ‵lei i te faiga o ‵tou ‵talo mo te loto kātoa, ka fai ei ke tumau faeloa tatou i te matapula‵pula i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


(Luke 5:8-10) Jesus wanted his disciples to be moved by their own love of precious truths regarding God, not by dread of their instructor. 13, 14. In what ways did Jesus display empathy for people? 	 (Luka 5:8-10) Ne manako a Iesu ke fakamalosigina ana soko ne te lotou loto ‵nau ki muna‵tonu tāua e uiga ki te Atua, kae e se ko te ma‵taku ki te lotou pule.


16 It is not difficult to love our neighbors collectively, as a group. 	 16 E se faigatā ke fakaasi atu te alofa ki ‵tou tuakoi e pelā me se potukau.


We do well to ask ourselves: ‘Are Esaulike tendencies showing up in the decisions I make? 	 Se mea ‵lei ke fesili ifo koe ki a koe eiloa: ‘E mata, e ‵pau maua mo Esau i fakaikuga kolā e fai ne au?


The territory of the Lakselv Congregation includes the village of Karasjok, in the heartland of the Sami—the indigenous people of the northern regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. 	 Me e aofia i koga kolā e ga‵lue ki ei te fakapotopotoga i Lakselv ko te fa‵kai foliki o Karasjok, se kogā koga i te feitu ki matū o Norway, Sweden, Finland, mo Lusia, kolā e ‵nofo i ei a te kau Sami.


6 In these “critical times hard to deal with,” we, like the Israelites, face foes that are stronger than we are. (2 Timothy 3:1) We are pressured morally, spiritually and, in some cases, even physically. 	 (2 Timoteo 3:1) E tofotofogina tatou i mea tau amioga, i te feitu faka-te-agaga, mo te feitu faka-te-foitino i nisi taimi.


6 In an extensive analysis of the Christian Greek Scriptures, one scholar said of Acts 20:20: “Paul had spent three years in Ephesus. 	 6 I se iloiloga tai lasi atu ki te Tusi Tapu Faka-Eleni, ne fai mai se tagata sukesuke e tokotasi e uiga ki te Galuega 20:20: “Ne fakamaumau ne Paulo a tausaga e tolu i Efeso.


What a scandal this would unleash if the matter was exposed! 	 Ka fakamasiasi ‵ki te tala tenā māfai e ‵logo a tino i ei!


When David was returning to Jerusalem, Barzillai escorted the entourage to the Jordan River. 	 I te taimi ne foki atu ei a Tavita ki Ielusalema, ne takitaki atu ne Pasilai te kaumalaga tenā ki te vaitafe ko te Iolitana.


In the early days, the colporteurs placed books and then gathered interested ones together to study the Scriptures as a group. 	 I aso mua, e tufa atu ne tino talai tumau a tusi kae oti, ko fakamaopoopo ei ne latou a tino fia‵fia ke suke‵suke fakatasi ki te Tusi Tapu e pelā me se potukau.


(Read Ephesians 4:15, 16.) 	 (Faitau te Efeso 4:15, 16.)


What a sobering thought! 	 E tāua ‵ki te manatu tenā!


How did Antonio react? 	 Ne saga atu pefea a Antonio ki ei?


He was a God of extraordinary patience and long-suffering. 	 A ia se Atua telā e se fuafuagina a tena loto kufaki.


Born Into a Nation of Witnesses 	 Ne Fa‵nau Mai mo Fai se Fenua o Molimau


“Do not let yourself be conquered by the evil, but keep conquering the evil with the good.”—ROMANS 12:21. 	 “Ke se fakatakavale koe ne te masei; ka ke fakatakavale [faeloa] ne koe te masei ki te ‵lei.”—LOMA 12:21.


Can you recall the day that your child was born? 	 E masaua ne koe te aso ne fanau ei tau tamaliki?


Similarly, we are determined to endure until we reach the new world. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, e fakaiku ne tatou katoa ke kufaki ke oko loa ki te lalolagi fou.


That prophecy had a first fulfillment in the work of John the Baptizer, who was foreshadowed by Elijah. John did an Elijahlike work when he baptized Jews who had repented of their sins against the Law covenant. 	 Ne fai ne Ioane se galuega pelā mo te galuega a Elia i te taimi ne papatiso ei ne ia a tino Iutaia kolā ne salamō ki olotou agasala ki te feagaiga o te Tulafono.


(Luke 21:20-23) Why did they act promptly and decisively? 	 (Luka 21:20-23) Kaia ne gasue‵sue fakavave ei latou?


He had been a choirboy but in 1993 became a soldier and got involved in drug abuse, spiritism, and immorality. 	 A tena igoa ko Samasoni. Ne fai muamua a ia e pelā me se tamaliki ne usu pese i te faletapu kae i te 1993 ne fai a ia e pelā me se sotia kae ne kamata o umiti ki vailakau tapu, ne faivailakau a ia kae ne amio masei foki.


Parents are also in the best position to encourage their children to share a few thoughts with older and infirm ones at the Kingdom Hall. 	 E mafai foki o fesoasoani atu a mātua ki olotou tama‵liki e uiga ki mea kolā e mafai o sautala latou ki ei mo tino ma‵tua io me ko tino ma‵saki i te Kingdom Hall.


(Exodus 14:13; Psalm 3:8; Romans 5:5; 9:33) The apostle Paul likened “the hope of salvation” to “the helmet” of a Christian’s spiritual armor. 	 (Esoto 14:13, NW; Salamo 3:8; Loma 5:5; 9:33) Ne fakatusa ne te apositolo ko Paulo a te “fakamoemoega mō te fakaolataga” ki se “pulou” i te gatutau faka-te-agaga o se Kelisiano.


Job’s frustration with his three misguided companions seemed to do as much damage to him emotionally as his infirmity did physically. 	 E foliga mai me e sili atu te fakamaseiga ne fai ne taugasoa ma‵sei e tokotolu o Iopu ki ana lagonaga i lō te logo‵mae o tena foitino mai tena masaki.


Michael: I grew up in an area where there were mostly white Australians, and I developed a very strong prejudice toward Asians, particularly Chinese. 	 Michael: Ne tupu aka au i se kogā koga telā e tokouke malosi i ei a tino Ausetalia ‵kena, kae ne ati aka ei ne au se uiga fakailoga tino ki te kau Asia, maise eiloa a te kau Saina.


17 Here is a third lesson about watchfulness that we can learn from the apostles: They kept on bearing thorough witness despite obstacles. 	 17 Tenei a te tolu o akoakoga e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai te kau apositolo: Ne tumau eiloa latou i te molimau atu faitalia a fakalavelave ne fepaki mo latou.


Under such conditions, “anyone righteous” must fully trust in God.—Psalm 11:4-7. 	 E ‵tau eiloa o tali‵tonu katoatoa a tino “amio ‵lei” ki te Atua mai lalo i vaegā tulaga penā.—Salamo 11:4-7.


We need to appreciate those aspects of his personality if we truly want to understand the mind of Christ. 	 E ‵tau o maina tatou i vaega konā o ana uiga māfai e ma‵nako tonu tatou ke malama‵lama i te mafaufau o Keliso.


(Jas. 4:8) We must also accept the guidance of God’s inspired Word when we are called upon to make important decisions in life. 	 (Iakopo 4:8) E ‵tau foki o talia ne tatou a te takitakiga a te Muna tusia a te Atua māfai e ma‵nako tatou o fai a fakaikuga tāua i te olaga.


Of course, from Jehovah’s standpoint, the Mosaic Law was replaced by the new covenant in 33 C.E.—Ephesians 2:15. 	 I te kilokiloga a Ieova, ko oti ne sui a te Tulafono telā ne tuku atu ki a Mose ki te feagaiga fou i te 33 T.A.—Efeso 2:15.


On August 19—just five days before our convention was to begin—Mikhail Gorbachev, then president of the USSR, was arrested while on vacation near Yalta, not far from where we were. 	 I a Aokuso 19—toe lima fua aso kae kamata te motou fono—ne puke eia Mikhail Gorbachev, te pelesitene o te USSR i te taimi tenā, o ‵loka i te taimi ne malōlō ei i tafa o Yalta, e se ‵mao mai te koga telā ne ‵nofo ei matou.


There is no question that the Law was righteous. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua me e tonu katoatoa eiloa te Tulafono.


In fact, Paul said: “He is not far off from each one of us.”—Acts 17:24-27. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa ne fai mai penei a Paulo: “Ka ko ia foki e se ‵mao mai i a tatou takitokotasi.” —Galuega 17:24-27.


Yet, they do not know how to eliminate Jesus, since all the people, being astounded at his teaching, are hanging onto him to hear him.—Mark 11:18; Luke 19:47, 48. 	 Kae e se iloa ne latou me e mafai pefea o tamate ne latou a Iesu, me e ofo a tino katoa i ana akoakoga, kae ko fia fakalogo‵logo ki a ia.—Maleko 11:18; Luka 19:47, 48.


(Amos 7:10) Yes, Amaziah accused Amos of treason! 	 (Amosa 7:10) E tonu, ne ‵losi atu a Amasia me i a Amosa ko agasala i tena taumafai o fakamakosu te malo!


The Bible shows that it is naive—even foolish—to put faith in claims that are not backed by evidence. 	 E fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu me e faka‵segofie tatou—kae va‵lea foki—ke tali‵tonu ki mau kolā e seai ne fakamaoniga e uiga ki ei.


Minor transgressions in day-to-day life are best handled in this way, for this contributes to a peaceful relationship with fellow worshippers and gives us peace of mind. 	 E ‵tau o faka‵lei aka i te auala tenei a tamā mea ‵se kolā e fai ne tatou i aso takitasi o ‵tou olaga, me e mafai o fakaopoopo atu a te mea tenei ki se fesokotakiga filemu mo tino tapuaki e penā foki mo te mauaga o te filemu o te mafaufau.


Those who are hoping in Jehovah will regain power. They will mount up with wings like eagles. 	 Ka ko latou kola e fakatuaga ki te Aliki [ko Ieova] mō se fesoasoani ka fakafougina te lotou malosi.


On the contrary, I have been spared many heartaches.” 	 I te suā feitu, ne seki maua ne au a mea kolā ne mafai o fakalogo‵mae mai ki a au.”


This will be considered in the following article. 	 Ka sau‵tala tatou ki te mea tenei i te suā mataupu.


The apostle Peter wrote: “Shepherd the flock of God in your care, not under compulsion, but willingly; neither for love of dishonest gain, but eagerly.” (1 Pet. 5:2) Congregation members in your care certainly should not be ignored. 	 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Petelu: “Tausi faka‵lei te lafu mamoe a te Atua tenā e tausi ne koutou, e se i te fai fitoi, kae i te loto fiafia, e se ona ko te fia fai mea i se auala sē tonu, kae i te fiafia tonu.” (1 Petelu 5:2) E mautinoa ‵lei me e se ‵tau o tuku tiaki a tino o te fakapotopotoga kolā ne tuku atu ke tausi ne koe.


17 When we base our decisions on Jehovah’s thinking, we draw closer to him. 	 17 Kafai e fakavae ‵tou fakaikuga ki mafaufauga o Ieova, e momea aka te ‵tou fakapilipili atu ki a ia.


10 Jesus’ first victory was over his most powerful foes—Satan and the demons. 	 10 Ne manumalo muamua a Iesu i tena toe fili sili—ko Satani mo ana temoni.


• Shiphrah and Puah 	 • Sepola mo Pua


10 Let us consider another example. 	 10 Ke mafau‵fau tatou ki se isi fakaakoakoga.


Songs were sung during the opening “Praise Service,” after which Joseph F. Rutherford stepped up to the speaker’s stand. 	 Ne usu a pese i te kamataga o te “Lotu ‵Talo,” kae i te otiga, ne fanatu ei a Joseph F. Rutherford ki te tulaga o te failauga.


(Read Hebrews 13:7, 17.) 	 (Faitau te Epelu 13:7, 17.)


How should those be viewed? 	 E ‵tau o ‵kilo atu pefea ki ei?


Yes, just like the Devil in the garden of Eden, Absalom presented himself as a benefactor, at the same time cruelly maligning his own father.—2 Sam. 15:1-5. 	 E pelā mo te Tiapolo i te fatoaga o Etena, ne fai ne Apisaloma ke mafau‵fau a tino me e atafai atu a ia ki a latou kae ne fai atu foki ne ia se loi matagā e uiga ki tena tamana i te taimi eiloa tenā.—2 Samuelu 15:1-5.


WHAT IS A SPIRITUAL PERSON? 	 SE A TE TINO FAKA-TE-AGAGA?


When we make major decisions in life, one way to demonstrate our loyalty to God is by seeking help from his written Word and organization. 	 I te taimi e fai ei a fakaikuga faiga‵ta i tou olaga, e tasi te auala ke fakaasi atu tou fakamaoni ki te Atua ko te ‵sala atu ki te fesoasoani i tena Muna mo tena fakapotopotoga.


What personal reasons do we have for trusting in Jehovah? 10 These are just some of the reasons why we can and should have absolute trust in Jehovah. 	 E uke atu foki a nisi pogai ke fai penā, kae kāti e aofia i ei a mea kolā e ‵tupu ki a tatou me e fe‵paki tatou mo tulaga faiga‵ta i ‵tou olaga i nisi taimi.


(Matt. 10:8) The Word of God should not be commercialized. 	 (Mata. 10:8) E se ‵tau o fai te Muna a te Atua e pelā me se pisinisi.


(Romans 8:26, 27) The psalmist gave this assurance: “Throw your burden upon Jehovah himself, and he himself will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to totter.”—Psalm 55:22. 	 (Loma 8:26, 27) Ne tuku mai ne te faisalamo te fakatalitonuga tenei: “Tuku atu ki te Aliki a mea e manavase koe ki ei, me ka fesoasoani a ia ki a koe; e se tiaki lele ne ia a tino fakamaoni ke taka‵vale.”—Salamo 55:22.


His words can also be applied in principle by Christian husbands in the same situation. 	 E mafai foki o aogā a fakatakitakiga konā ki tāgata Kelisiano i vaegā tulaga penā.


6 The Bible states: “God saw good for all fullness to dwell in [Christ].” 	 6 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Me ko loto te Atua ke nofo i loto i a Keliso a ona uiga katoatoa.”


Certainly not. 	 Ikai.


What benefits come from building on the love you had at first? 	 Ne a mea aogā e maua mai te fakamalosiakaga o te alofa telā ne maua muamua ne koe i te kamataga?


Letters printed in The Watch Tower indicate that a number of other German Bible Students felt compelled to share the good news of the Kingdom while in the military. 	 A tusi kolā ne ‵lomi i The Watch Tower e fakaasi mai i ei me isi ne Tino A‵koga ki te Tusi Tapu i Siamani ne ma‵nako o talai atu te tala ‵lei o te Malo a koi ‵nofo atu latou i te taua.


UPON hearing that some Christians were being deflected from pure worship by Judaizers, the apostle Paul writes a powerful letter “to the congregations of Galatia.” 	 I TE lagonaga ne ia me ko ‵to keatea a nisi Kelisiano mai te tapuakiga ‵ma ona ko fakamalosiga a te kau Iutaia, ne tusi atu ne te apositolo ko Paulo se tusi fakatonutonu ki “ekalesia i Kalatia.”