Neither Jehovah nor his angels nor the spiritual shepherds tolerate the presence of treacherous, wicked ones in the Christian congregation. 	 E se talia ne Ieova io me ko agelu io me ko tausi mamoe faka-te-agaga a tino e fai ne latou a amioga faitogafiti mo amioga ma‵sei i loto i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


Cyrus soon issued a decree allowing a Jewish remnant to return to their homeland. 	 Ne seki leva kae avatu ne Kulesa te fakatonuga ke toe ‵foki se ‵toega o tino Iutaia ki te lotou fenua.


Sometimes circumstances make it hard to find a suitable partner. 	 I nisi taimi, ko fakanofonofoga e fai ei ke faigata o maua se avaga telā e fetaui ‵lei.


Why can the freedom that Jesus promised make us “truly free”? 	 Kaia e mafai ei ne te saolotoga telā ne tauto mai ne Iesu o fai ke “saoloto tonu” tatou?


A month before our 40th wedding anniversary, Eunice lost her battle with cancer. 	 I te masina mai mua o te katoaga o te 40 tausaga o te ma fakaipoipoga, ne galo atu ei a Eunice i te masaki ko te kenisa.


What group of people are preaching that message in “all the nations”? 	 Se a te potukau e talai atu ne latou te fekau tenā “ki fenua katoa”?


Therefore advertise, advertise, advertise, the King and his kingdom.” 	 Tela la, ke fakasalalau atu, ke fakasalalau atu, ke na fakasalalau atu, te Tupu mo tena Malo.”


In what sense does God yoke marriage mates together? 	 I te auala fea e ‵sai fakatasi ei ne te Atua a te tauavaga?


To others, witchcraft is no laughing matter. 	 Kae e se faifā‵kata a nisi tino ki te faivailakau.


In contrast, congregation meetings encourage and strengthen us. 	 E ‵kese mai ei, a fakatasiga Kelisiano e fakamalosi aka ei tatou.


(Matthew 3:17; 17:5) How encouraging that must have been for Jesus! 	 (Mataio 3:17; 17:5) Ko tafaga la te lasi o te fakamalosiga ne maua ne Iesu mai i ei!


“Jehovah Knows How to Deliver People” 	 ‘E Iloa Eiloa ne Ieova o Fakaola a Tino’


Do we search for God but then refuse to accept counsel? 	 E mata, e ‵sala atu tatou ki a Ieova kae oti aka, ko ita ma talia ana fakatakitakiga?


(Read Luke 22:40.) 	 (Faitau te Luka 22:40.)


Whether in Corinth, Ephesus, or Rome, they became widely known as “fellow workers in Christ Jesus.” 	 Faitalia me i Kolinito, Efeso, io me ko Loma, ne kamata o lauiloa a lāua e pelā me ne “tino ne ga‵lue fakatasi i te galuega a Keliso Iesu.”


He sincerely felt that his chances in the city were better than in his small village. 	 Ne leake a ia me ka ‵lei atu ana mea ka maua i fa‵kai ‵lasi i lō tena fa‵kai.


David knows that Jehovah has a positive motive in scrutinizing His worshippers. 	 E iloa ne Tavita me e isi se lagonaga ‵lei o Ieova ke sukesuke ne ia Ana tino tapuaki.


Shortly afterward, Jehovah sent his prophet Nathan to expose David’s sin. 	 Mai tua malie ifo i ei, ne uga atu ne Ieova tena pelofeta ko Natano ke fakaasi atu ki a Tavita tena agasala.


IT IS not always easy to muster up boldness in order to preach. 	 A te tonuga loa, ne fai atu te apositolo ko Paulo me e isi se taimi ne “faigata ‵ki” ki a ia ke fai penā.


The Gospel writer Mark, the only one to record this incident, reports what happened.—Mark 7:31-35. 	 Ko te tino tusi Evagelia fua e tokotasi, ko Maleko, telā ne lipoti mai ne ia te mea telā ne tupu.—Maleko 7:31-35.


These questions will be considered in the following article. 	 Konā eiloa a fesili kolā ka fai‵pati ki ei i te suā mataupu.


17 Material for the public. 	 17 Mataupu mō tino katoa.


7 As to the connection between obedience and love, Jesus earlier said to his apostles: “Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me.” 	 7 E pelā mo te sokoga i te vā o te fakalogo mo te alofa, ne fai muamua atu a Iesu ki ana apositolo: “So se tino e nofo mo aku fakatonuga kae fakalogo ki ei, ko ia tenā e alofa mai ki a au.”


They did not focus just on themselves and their personal comfort. 	 Ne seki ‵saga atu fua latou ki a latou eiloa io me ki te ‵lei o latou.


Discouraged and bewildered during those difficult years, some Bible Students had left off the witness work. 	 Ona ko te loto vāivāi mo te manavase i tausaga faiga‵ta konā, ne fakagata aka ne nisi Tino A‵koga i te Tusi Tapu a te galuega talai.


These must be taken into careful consideration so that we can comply with the Scriptural injunction: “Let marriage be honorable among all.”—Hebrews 13:4. 	 E ‵tau o mafaufau faka‵lei ki mea konei ko te mea ke mafai o fakafetaui aka ne tatou ki te fakatakitakiga faka-te-Tusi Tapu, penei: “E ‵tau o faka‵malu ne tino katoa a te fakaipoipoga.”—Epelu 13:4.


The psalmist states: “O Jehovah . . . , you whose dignity is recounted above the heavens! . . . 	 E fai mai a te faisalamo: “Ieova . . . , i o koe a te ‵malu telā e fakamatalagina i luga atu o te lagi! . . .


(Eph. 4:23, 24) Since we are not perfect, we all need to continue making changes. 	 (Efe. 4:23, 24) Ona ko tatou e se ne tino ‵lei katoatoa, e manakogina ke fai a ‵fuliga i ‵tou olaga.


Rebekah proved to be an outstanding wife, whom Isaac dearly loved.—Genesis 24:3, 4, 7, 14-21, 67. 10. 	 Ne fai a Lepeka mo fai se avaga tu ‵kese telā ne alofa malosi a Isaako ki ei.—Kenese 24:3, 4, 7, 14-21, 67.


8 We see evidence of God in the starry heavens. 	 8 E lavea atu ne tatou te fakamaoniga e uiga ki te Atua i te lagi telā e ‵fonu i fetu.


WOULD you like to see the above-quoted prophecy come true? 	 E MATA, e fia lavea ne koe a te fakataunuga tonu o valoaga konei mai luga?


(Read Hebrews 13:15.) 	 (Faitau te Epelu 13:15.)


In many cases, the leaders of Christendom have amassed great wealth.—Rev. 17:4, 5. 	 I te ukega o taimi, e maua eiloa ne takitaki lotu i Fenua Kelisiano a koloa e uke.—Fa. 17:4, 5.


Or did he deliberately make the Bible unfathomable to all but a privileged few, such as clergymen and Bible scholars? 	 Io me manako fua a ia ke malamalama i ei a nāi tino e pelā mo faifeau mo tino ‵poto i te Tusi Tapu kae e se ko tino katoa?


They should avoid becoming involved in political issues, no matter how right or just a certain cause might seem. 	 E ‵tau mo latou o ‵kalo kea‵tea mai te aofia i mea fakapolitiki, faitalia me e mafai o foliga ‵lei io me tonu i nisi feitu.


The words “through use” and “trained” both imply making continuous and repeated effort, and that is what new ones need to do.—Read Hebrews 5:13, 14. When we make the right choices in daily matters, we train our perceptive powers (See paragraph 11) 	 A pati ko te “fakamasani” mo te “fakaaoga” e fakauiga katoa ki te faiga faeloa o taumafaiga, kae tenā eiloa te mea e manakogina ke fai ne tino ‵fou. —Faitau te Epelu 5:13, 14.


▪ Make Personal Decisions Wisely 	 ▪ Ke ‵Poto i te Faiga o Fakaikuga Totino


“He makes his sun rise upon wicked people and good and makes it rain upon righteous people and unrighteous.” 	 “E fakamaina mai ne ia a tena la ki tino amio ma‵sei mo tino amio ‵lei, e faka‵to foki ne ia a te vaiua ki tino amio‵tonu mo tino amio ma‵sei.”


In fact, he told his disciples: “Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father to supply me at this moment more than twelve legions of angels? 	 Kae ne fai atu a ia ki ana apositolo, penei: “E se iloa ne koe me mafai ne au o fakatagi atu ki toku Tamana mo se fesoasoani, kae e uga fakavave mai ei ne ia ki a au ne sotia agelu e sili atu i te fitu sefululua afe?


How can we in a positive way channel our desire for justice? 	 Se a te ‵toe auala ‵lei ke taua atu ki faifaiga sē fakamaoni?


Paul wrote: “Whenever people of the nations that do not have law do by nature the things of the law.” 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo: “E se maua ne fenua fakaa‵tea te Tulafono, kae kafai e fai ne latou a fakatonuga o te Tulafono i te loto lagona, ne tulafono mea konā ki a latou.”


Would Jehovah deliver Judah? 	 E mata, ne faka‵sao ne Ieova a tino Iuta?


No, John remained faithful to his death, knowing that although ‘the appointed time was near,’ the fulfillment of his visions was for a later date.—Revelation 1:3; Daniel 12:4. 	 Ikai, ne tumau eiloa a Ioane i te fakamaoni ke oko ki tena mate, mai i te iloa atu me e tiga eiloa “ko pili mai a te taimi,” a te fakataunuga o ana fakaasiga ka ‵tupu fakamuli loa.—Fakaasiga 1:3; Tanielu 12:4.


How did Jesus respond to the failures of his disciples? 	 Ne saga atu pefea a Iesu ki mea ‵se a ana soko?


DO NOT BE LIKE ESAU 	 SA FAI PELĀ MO ESAU


You marvel at the practicality of the design. 	 E ofo koe i te gali o te fakatokaga o te ata tenā.


And what can we learn from Jesus about receiving God’s spirit and resisting the spirit of the world? 	 Kae se a te mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai i a Iesu e uiga ki te mauaga o te agaga o te Atua kae ‵teke atu te agaga o te lalolagi?


12 The Bible does not say why the younger prophet did not consult Jehovah before turning aside and eating and drinking with the older man. 	 12 E se fai mai i te Tusi Tapu a te pogai ne seki fesokotaki muamua atu ei te pelofeta foliki ki a Ieova a koi tuai o fulitua atu a ia o ‵kai kae inu fakatasi mo te toeaina.


12 Like his father, Asa, Jehoshaphat maintained his devotion to God even when threatened by an overwhelming enemy force. 	 12 E pelā mo tena tamana, ko Asa, ne tumau eiloa a Iosefatu i te fakamoemoe ki a Ieova faitalia eiloa a fakamatakutakuga mai se kautau lasi.


For example, he gives his people “power beyond what is normal” by means of his holy spirit. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e tuku atu ne ia ki ana tino a te “malosi telā e sili atu i te malosi masani” e auala i tena agaga tapu.


Jesus, by quoting from the first chapters of Genesis as authority, showed that he believed in the account of Adam and Eve.—Genesis 1:27; 2:24; 5:2; Matthew 19:1-5. 	 A Iesu, telā ne siki mai ne ia a pati i mataupu muamua o te Kenese e pelā me ne pati fakatonutonu, ne fakaasi mai i ei me ne talitonu a ia ki te tala o Atamu mo Eva.—Kenese 1:27; 2:24; 5:2; Mataio 19:1-5.


(Romans 12:9; Psalm 97:10) All of us need to “keep making straight paths for [our] feet.” 	 (Loma 12:9; Salamo 97:10) E ‵tau mo tatou katoa o “ola i te olaga tapu.”


What attitude must we avoid? 	 Se a te kilokiloga e ‵tau o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai i ei?


Their respective vows resulted in Jephthah’s daughter and Hannah’s son being devoted to special, sacred service at the tabernacle. 	 Ne iku atu lā tautoga ki te tukuatuga o te tama fafine a Iefata mo te tama tagata a Hana ki te taviniga fakapito kae tapu i te faleie tapu.


You, the one saying ‘Do not commit adultery,’ do you commit adultery? . . . 	 Ne fai mai koe me se ‵tau se tino o mulilua, ka ko koe e mulilua. . . .


Imagine the tragedy if because of the “lack of self-regulation,” a person yields to satanic pressure and commits adultery. 	 Mafaufau la ki te manakoga māfai e se lava te “kufaki,” e mafai eiloa o tosina atu se tino ki fakamalosiga a Satani ke mulilua.


(Col. 3:13) Bear in mind that prayer demonstrates reliance on God. 	 (Kolose 3:13) Ke masaua me e fakaasi atu i te faiga o ‵talo a te fakalagolago ki te Atua.


Or what if you are a baptized Witness who finds it difficult to share in the door-to-door work, even though you are physically able to do so? 	 Kae e a foki māfai koe se Molimau papatiso telā e faigata ke fanatu i te galuega talai mai fale ki fale, faitalia me malosi ‵lei koe ke fai penā?


From there, the Romans rushed the temple and set fire to it, resulting in the finale of the greatest tribulation that Jerusalem and the Jewish nation had ever experienced. 	 Mai konā ne olo atu fakavave a kautau Loma ki loto i te faletapu kae ‵sunu ne latou, ne fatoa tupu eiloa se fakalavelave lasi ‵ki i Ielusalema mo te malo o Iutaia.


(Isa. 65:16) When we work hard to overcome obstacles to expand our ministry, we do experience Jehovah’s blessing. 	 (Isa. 65:16) Kafai e ga‵lue malosi tatou ke manumalo i mea kolā fakalavelave mai ki ‵tou galuega talai, ka maua eiloa ne tatou te fakamanuiaga a Ieova.


(Isaiah 30:18, 19) What is the lesson? 	 (Isaia 30:18, 19) Se a la te akoakoga i konei?


PERCEIVE JEHOVAH’S WILL 	 KE ILOA TE LOTO O IEOVA


In such a case, our cooperation in speaking truth is much appreciated and is a great help.—1 Pet. 5:2. 	 I te feitu tenei, e manakogina malosi ‵tou fesoasoani ke fakaasi atu ne tatou a te mea tonu ki toeaina.—1 Petelu 5:2.


Already there exists a worldwide association of people who serve Jehovah and live by the Bible’s elevated moral standards. 	 Ko leva ne isi se fakapotopotoga o tino i te lalolagi kātoa kolā e tavini atu ki a Ieova kae ola e ‵tusa mo tulaga ma‵luga o te Tusi Tapu.


Develop the Mind of Christ Today 	 Ke Maua te Mafaufau o Keliso i Aso Nei


Experiences such as this one make serving where the need is greater a very satisfying life.” 	 E fai ne tala penei ke maua ne tino kolā e tavini atu i koga e manakogina i ei a tino talai se olaga fakamalie loto.”


(John 5:28, 29) Has death taken someone dear to you? 	 (Ioane 5:28, 29) E mata, ko oti ne ave keatea ne te mate se tino telā e pele ki a koe?


Of course, nowadays our preaching methods are quite different. 	 E tonu, i aso nei ko tai ‵kese a te faiga o ‵tou talaiga.


I can say with tremendous conviction that the Bible changed my life. 	 E mafai ne au o fai atu mo te loto talitonu me i te Tusi Tapu ne ‵fuli eiloa ne ia toku olaga.


What situation might you face that may be comparable to Goliath’s taunt? 	 E fakaasi mai pefea ne tino a te sē āva ki a Ieova i aso nei e pelā mo te mea ne fai ne Koliata?


The original-language word used here implies intensity and concentrated effort. 	 A te pati tonu telā ne fakaaoga i konei e aofia i ei a te taumafai malosi mo te saga tonu atu.


What can we learn from the example of the prophet Micah? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai te fakaakoakoga a te pelofeta ko Mika?


Right away, I felt the Christian love that my wife had always spoken about.” 	 I konā loa, lagona ei ne au a te alofa faka-Kelisiano telā ko leva ne faipati mai taku avaga e uiga ki ei.”


Nehemiah responded: “Who is there like me that could enter into the temple and live? 	 Ne fai atu a Neemia: “I tau fakatau ko au ke fano o ‵muni i te faletapu ke sao au?


This former partygoer comments: “Young people often do not know what to do, and they end up harming themselves. 	 Konei a manatu o te tino telā ne kau muamua atu ki pātī: “E se iloa sāle ne talavou a mea kolā e ‵tau o fai ne latou, kae i nisi taimi e pa‵kia sāle latou i ei.


(Revelation 14:6) Great happiness will result from a decision that promotes Kingdom interests.—Matthew 6:33; Acts 20:35. 24, 25. 	 (Fakaasiga 14:6) Ka iku atu te faiga o filifiliga kolā e fakaavanoa ei tatou ke fai a mea e uke mō te Malo ki te fiafia lasi.—Mataio 6:33; Galuega 20:35.


17 The particular circumstances of that widow show us that we have additional reasons for persevering in prayer. 	 17 E fakaasi mai i te tulaga fakapito o te fafine tenā se isi pogai ke tumau ei tatou i te ‵talo faeloa.


15 A clean, Bible-trained conscience is a good gift from God. 	 15 A te loto lagona ‵ma telā ne fakaa‵koga ki te Tusi Tapu se meaalofa ‵lei mai te Atua.


How we cherish the confidence they have in us!—Read 1 Timothy 1:12. 	 Ko oko eiloa i te loto fakafetai o tatou ki te loto talitonu telā ne fakaasi mai ne lāua ki a tatou! —Faitau te 1 Timoteo 1:12.


For any relationship to grow and survive, the individuals involved must not only talk to each other but also listen. 	 Ko te mea ke tumau kae ke gasolo o ‵lei se fesokotakiga, e ‵tau foki mo tino takitokotasi kolā e aofia i ei o fakalogo‵logo kae se ko te fai‵pati fua.


(Titus 2:12) As Christians, we must be on guard so that any weakness involving fleshly desires and activities does not encroach on our godly devotion and destroy it. 	 (Tito 2:12) E pelā me ne Kelisiano, e ‵tau o matapula‵pula tatou ke seai eiloa se vāivāiga faka-te-foitino e fakalavelave atu kae fakamasei foki ne ia a te ‵tou tulaga amio atua.


(Matthew 10:29-31) What warm assurance of Jehovah’s love! 	 (Mataio 10:29-31) Ma‵faga o fakamaoniga gali e uiga ki te alofa o Ieova!


(Read Daniel 2:44, 45.) 	 (Faitau te Tanielu 2:44, 45.)


All of those are possibilities as we “bear thorough witness to the good news.” 	 Konā eiloa mea e mafai o ‵tupu māfai e taumafai tatou o “fakailoa atu ki tino katoa a te tala ‵lei.”


“The challenges are many,” says Angelica, aged 30 from Canada, who serves in Eastern Europe, “but I get satisfaction from helping people in the ministry. 	 “E uke a fakalavelave i konā,” ko pati a Angelica, telā ko 30 ana tausaga, mai Kanata kae ne galue i Eulopa ki te Saegāla, “kae ne maua eiloa ne au te fiafia mai te fesoasoani atu ki tino i te galuega talai.


Have you ever expressed such heartfelt sentiments? 	 Kai fai aka eiloa ne koe se vaegā fakaasiga penā mai tou ‵kano loto?


Are you doing all you can to help fellow Christians remain steadfast? 	 E mata, e fakaoti ne koe ou mafi ke fesoasoani atu ki taina Kelisiano ke tu ‵mautakitaki?


They treasure their hope of everlasting life under Kingdom rule because they desire to praise Jehovah throughout eternity. 	 E fakatāua ne latou te lotou fakamoemoega ke ola ki te se-gata-mai mai lalo i te pulega a te Malo me e ma‵nako latou ke ‵viki atu ki a Ieova ki te se-gata-mai.


A solid foundation certainly was laid during those early visits to Swaziland in the 1930’s.—From our archives in South Africa. 	 Se fakavae malosi eiloa ne fakatakato i taimi muamua konā ne āsi atu ei ki Swaziland i te 1930 o fano ki mua.—Mai i ‵tou faletusi i Afelika ki Saute.


Find comfort now by meditating on the prospect of meeting your loved ones again. 	 Kafai e penā loa, ke na fakamafanafana atu te mea tenā mai te mafaufau ‵loto ki te fakamoemoega telā ka toe fetaui ei koe mo ou tino pele.


9 A fifth reason for accepting Jehovah’s judgments is that he is “the Most High over all the earth.” 	 9 A te lima o pogai e ‵tau ei o talia a fakamasinoga a Ieova me ona ko ia ko “te pule tafasili i te lalolagi kātoa.”


WEEK OF JANUARY 1-7, 2018 	 TE VAIASO I A IANUALI 1-7, 2018


Regardless of our age, though, ‘we do not know what our life will be tomorrow, for we are a mist appearing for a little while and then disappearing.’ 	 Faitalia me ko fia nei ‵tou tausaga, ‘e se iloa ne tatou me ne a mea ka ‵tupu i ‵tou olaga i te aso a taeao! Me e pau tatou mo te puao manifinifi e fakatu ake fua pela, ko toe galo ei.’


The same caution is needed when it comes to religious education. 	 E manakogina foki ke fakaeteete tatou māfai ko ‵saga atu ki akoakoga fakalotu.


(Gen. 26:34, 35) What a contrast he was to Jacob, who made sure to marry a worshipper of the true God!—Gen. 28:6, 7; 29:10-12, 18. 	 (Kene. 26:34, 35) Ko oko eiloa i te ‵kese o tou tagata mo Iakopo, telā ne fakamautinoa aka ne ia ke avaga ki se tino tapuaki ki te Atua tonu!—Kene. 28:6, 7; 29:10-12, 18.


The Watchtower of March 15, 1983, pages 30-1, offers comments for consideration regarding married couples. 	 E tuku mai ne The Watchtower i a Mati 15, 1983 itulau 30-1 a manatu ke mafau‵fau ki ei e uiga ki tino a‵vaga.


They would do so by serving, or ministering to, others in their group. 	 Ka fai eiloa latou penā mai i te tavini atu ki nisi tino i te lotou potukau tenā.


I was amazed at how he could find the Bible’s answer to seemingly any question. 	 Ne ofo malosi au i te auala ne mafai ei o maua ne ia a tali i te Tusi Tapu kāti toeitiiti ki so se fesili.


6 God’s Power Revealed in the Stars 	 E AOFIA FOKI I TE TUSI TENEI:


(Mark 4:4) Rather, in this illustration the birds represent righthearted ones who seek protection within the confines of the Christian congregation. 	 (Maleko 4:4) Kae e fakaata mai i manu eva i te tala fakatusa tenei a tino loto fakamaoni kolā e ‵sala atu ki te puipuiga mai i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


87:5, 6. Will those who receive life in the earthly Paradise ever know the names of those resurrected to heavenly life? 	 87:5, 6. E mata, ka iloa ne tino kolā e maua ne latou te ola i te lalolagi Palataiso a igoa o tino kolā ka faka‵tu aka ki te ola i te lagi?


Do your prayers show that you appreciate the privilege of announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom? 	 E mata, e fakaasi atu i au ‵talo me e fakatāua ne koe te tauliaga o te folafolaatuga o te Malo o te Atua?


By all means, then, prayerfully seek Jehovah’s blessing as you strive to incite in your children a love for reading and studying.—Prov. 22:6. 	 Kae mai mea katoa, ke ‵talo atu ki a Ieova ke fakamanuia mai au taumafaiga ke faka‵goto ifo ki loto o au tama‵liki a te fiafia o faitau kae sukesuke.—Faataoto 22:6.


But what kind of light is this? 7. 	 Kae se a la te vaegā mainaga tenā?


Mandi was pleased to answer Jodi’s questions. 	 Ne fiafia malosi eiloa Mandi o tali a fesili a Jodi.


But Avery said that the Conrows and their two sons were “the happiest family you ever saw.” 	 Kae fai mai a Avery i te Conrows mo lā tama ta‵gata e tokolua ko “te ‵toe kāiga fia‵fia eiloa ne lavea ne koe.”


Instead, “he went back with [the old man] that he might eat bread in his house and drink water.” 	 I lō te fai penā, “ne fanatu eiloa te pelofeta mai Iuta i te pelofeta toeaina ki tena fale, o ‵kai mo ia.”


Thus, to listen to God’s voice implies learning and obeying what he says. 	 Tela la, a te fakalogo ki te leo o te Atua e fakauiga loa ki te tauloto kae fakalogo ki ana pati e fai mai.


The article “Out of a Job—What Are the Solutions?” in the August 8, 1991, issue outlined eight practical guidelines that have helped many to keep financially and emotionally stable when faced with a period of unemployment.* Of course, such guidelines must be balanced with a proper view of the true importance of money. 	 E fakaasi mai i te mataupu ko te “Out of a Job—What Are the Solutions?” i te lomiga i a Aokuso 8, 1991, a manatu aogā e valu kolā ko oti ne fesoasoani atu ki tino e tokouke ke fakaaogā faka‵lei olotou tupe kae ke sē tō manavase malosi i te vaitaimi e seai ei ne olotou galuega.* E tonu, e ‵tau o paleni ‵lei a vaegā fakatakitakiga konā mo ‵tou kilokiloga tonu ki mea tau tupe.


I tried not to let him know how I felt. 	 Ne taumafai au o ‵funa oku lagonaga mai i a ia.


Please consider what it has to say as presented in the following article. 	 Ke na mafaufau faka‵lei ki pati kolā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu i te suā mataupu.


Our Active Leader Today 	 Te ‵Tou Takitaki I Aso Nei


However, when people ask about forgiveness in the matter, they may actually be wondering why Jehovah did not simply lower his standard and tolerate the existence of sin and rebellion. 	 Kae kafai ko fesili mai a tino e uiga ki te fakamagaloga o te agasala tenā, kāti e fia iloa ne latou te pogai ne seki fakamalalo ifo ei ne Ieova ana tulaga ma‵luga kae kufaki a ia i te agasala mo te ‵tekeatuga tenā.


4, 5. (a) What sheds light on the sense of Romans 5:12? (b) What is the “undeserved kindness” that is mentioned at Romans 3:24? 	 4, 5. (a) Se a te mea ne fesoasoani ke tai fakamaina ei te Loma 5:12? (e) Se a te “alofa tauanoa” telā ne fakaasi mai i te Loma 3:24?


8 Prayer for forgiveness should follow honest self-examination, repentance, and confession, based on faith in the redemptive power of Christ’s shed blood. 	 8 A te ‵talo mō se fakamagaloga e ‵tau o fai mai tua o se iloiloga amiotonu ki a koe eiloa, te salamō tonu, mo te fakaasi ‵tonu atu o mea ‵se kae ke fakavae ki te fakatuanaki ki te toto maligi o Iesu.


We must, however, take Jehovah at his word. 	 Kae e ‵tau o tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou ki pati a Ieova.


According to the 1944 Yearbook, this assembly “put Jehovah’s witnesses on the map in Mexico.” 	 E ‵tusa mo te 1944 Yearbook, ne fai ne te fono tenei “ke lauiloa a molimau a Ieova i Mekisiko”


This does not mean that we will try to force it on those who show no interest. 	 E se fakauiga a te mea tenei me ka taumafai tatou o faimālō atu te mea tenei ki tino kolā e se fia‵fia.


(Psalm 148:12, 13) Compared with the positions and rewards that the world offers, a career in full-time service to Jehovah is without doubt the surest way to a life of joy and contentment. 	 (Salamo 148:12, 13) Kafai e fakatusa ki tulaga mo taui kolā e ofo mai ne te lalolagi, a te galue i te taviniga tumau ki a Ieova ko te ‵toe auala ‵lei eiloa ke maua ei te fiafia mo te lotomalie tonu.


(2 Samuel 16:1-4; 19:24-28) Very likely, this irritated David, and he did not want to hear anything further about the matter. 	 (2 Samuelu 16:1-4; 19:24-28) Kāti ne seki fiafia ki ei a Tavita, ne seki toe manako ei o fakalogologo ki te mea tenā.


David was called from the field. 	 Ne avatu a Tavita ki te fale.


Any gratification that this world affords is only temporary. 	 E se tumau so se mea gali telā e tuku mai ne te lalolagi.


However, in certain cultures and societies, the conduct and views of people toward death and birth are influenced by a very powerful belief that the dead are really not dead but are alive and conscious. 	 Kae i tuu mo aganuu a nisi fenua, e fakamalosi aka a te kilokiloga mo faifaiga a tino i ei e uiga ki tino ‵mate mo pepe kolā e fa‵nau mai ki te talitonuga lauiloa me i tino ‵mate e ola kae iloa foki ne latou olotou mea e fai.


16, 17. (a) What relief will Armageddon survivors feel? 	 16, 17. (a) Se a te fakatapūga ka maua ne tino kolā ka ‵sao atu i Amaketo?


Earlier, I had stopped reading the Bible, and I wasn’t praying to Jehovah very much. 	 Mai mua malie fua i ei, ne seki toe faitau au ki te Tusi Tapu kae ne seki ‵talo sāle foki au ki a Ieova.


(Genesis 6:4) The Nephilim were much to be feared. 	 (Kenese 6:4) Ne ma‵taku eiloa a tino i Nefilimi konei.


10 God’s servants are entrusted not only with a gift to be used in behalf of their fellow believers but also with a message to be shared with their fellow man. 	 10 Ne seki tuku atu fua ki tavini a te Atua a te meaalofa ke fakaaoga mō olotou taina tali‵tonu kae e isi foki se fekau e ‵tau o folafola atu ki nisi tino.


If an elder cares about others and is willing to give of himself in their behalf, his brothers and sisters, including young ones, will likely sense this attitude. 	 Kafai e atafai se toeaina ki nisi tino kae loto fiafia o fesoasoani ki a latou, ka lavea eiloa ne ana taina mo tuagane, e aofia i ei tamaliki.


11 In that model prayer, Jesus included the request: “Do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the wicked one.” 	 11 I te ‵talo fakavae tenā, ne aofia ne Iesu a te fakamolemole, tenei: “Sa takitakigina matou ki se tofotofoga, kae faka‵sao mai matou mai te [“tino,” NW] masei.”


9 Since terrorism is so evil, however, should not Jehovah’s Witnesses be doing something to help combat it? 	 9 Ona ko te matagā o amioga takafia‵toa, e mata, e sē ‵tau o fesoasoani atu a Molimau a Ieova ke taua atu ki ei?


Abraham, a faithful servant of God, acquired great flocks and herds, much silver and gold, and a large household of servants numbering in the hundreds. 	 Ne maua ne Apelaamo, se tavini fakamaoni a te Atua a lafu manu e uke, siliva mo aulo mo tavini kolā e lau i selau.


(Matt. 13:41) The weedlike clergy of Christendom have misled millions for centuries. 	 (Mataio 13:41) Ko oti ne fakaloiloi ne mouku fakatusa ko faifeau o Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se, a te fia miliona o tino i te fia o senitenali.


Rebekah’s example speaks eloquently to us today. 	 E malosi ‵ki te akoakoga e maua ne tatou i aso nei mai te fakaakoakoga a Lepeka.


When establishing priorities, many today devote their lives to accumulating wealth. 	 Kafai ko fakaiku aka a mea kolā e ‵tau o fakamuamua, e tuku atu ne tino e tokouke i aso nei a olotou ola ki te ‵salaga o koloa e uke.


(Matt. 11:10, 11) When he came in 29 C.E., a time of judgment for the nation of Israel had drawn close. 	 (Mata. 11:10, 11) I te taimi ne vau ei a ia i te 29 T.A., kae ko pili foki eiloa ki te taimi o te fakamasinoga o te fenua o Isalaelu.


You cannot slave for God and for Riches.”—Matt. 6:24. 	 E se mafai ne koutou o tavini ki te Atua mo koloa.”—Mataio 6:24.


(Jude 6) Nevertheless, they have remained a potent force in human affairs. 	 (Iuta 6) E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, ne tumau eiloa latou i te fai mo fai se fakamalosiga masei ki faifaiga a tino.


For instance, we are moved to praise him when we think of “his works of mightiness” and “the abundance of his greatness.” 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e fakamalosi aka tatou ke ‵viki atu ki a ia māfai e mafau‵fau tatou ki “ana mea fakaofoofogia ne fai” mo “tena maluga tafasili” i te lasi.


We have left the world’s way of doing things for selfish reasons, such as striving to obtain riches or power. 	 Se mea fakamalosi loto ke lavea atu a tāgata kolā e ma‵losi ‵lei i te feitu faka-te-agaga e ‘fia fai pelā me ne takitaki o te ekalesia’ i te loto fiafia mo te loto maulalo ke tavini atu ki a Ieova e pelā foki mo olotou taina tali‵tonu.


God’s Word says: “They will actually sit, each one under his vine and under his fig tree, and there will be no one making them tremble.” 	 E fai mai te Muna a te Atua, penei: “A tino katoa ka ‵nofo filemu i olotou togavine mo togāmati, kae ka seai se tino e toe fai ne ia ke ma‵taku latou.”


Or is something more important involved? 	 Io me ne aofia i ei se mea telā e sili atu tena tāua?


Happily, we are not ignorant of Satan’s designs. 	 Se mea fakafiafia me e malamalama ‵lei eiloa tatou i fuafuaga a Satani.


(Psalm 37:29) In the Bible is also found Jesus’ famous statement: “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”—Matthew 5:5, King James Version. 	 (Salamo 37:29) E maua foki i te Tusi Tapu a pati lauiloa konei a Iesu: “Ke manuia a tino loto maulalo: me ka maua ne latou te lalolagi.”—Mataio 5:5, King James Version.


THE BOTTOM LINE: Pornography enslaves and wreaks havoc on its victims.—2 Peter 2:19. 	 TE MANATU TĀUA: E fakapologa kae fakamasei ne ata ma‵sei a tino kolā e onoono ki ei.—2 Petelu 2:19.


Using 607 B.C.E. as the starting point and 2,520 years as the length, we can conclude that the appointed times were to end in 1914. 	 Kafai e kamata te lauga o te 2,520 tausaga i te 607 T.L.M., e mafai o fakaiku aka ne tatou me i taimi o fenua fakaatea ne oti i te 1914.


(Revelation 14:1-3) And by means of Christ’s anointed followers, Jehovah laid the foundation of “a new earth,” a righteous human society. 	 (Fakaasiga 14:1-3) Kae e auala i soko fakaekegina o Iesu, ne fakatakato ei ne Ieova te fakavae mō “te lalolagi fou,” o tino amio‵tonu.


(Acts 24:15) The answer can be yes if you continue to exercise faith in Jesus’ ransom sacrifice and imitate Jehovah, as do those represented by the righteous “man” described in Psalm 112. 	 (Galuega 24:15) Ao, e mafai o fai koe penā māfai e tumau koe i te fakatuanaki ki te taulaga togiola a Iesu kae fakaakoako ki a Ieova, e pelā mo tino kolā e fakasino atu ki ei te “tino” amiotonu telā e faipati ki ei te Salamo e 112.


(Gen. 2:23) How happy the first man, Adam, was to receive a wife! 	 (Kenese 2:23) Ko tafaga la te lasi o te fiafia o te tagata muamua, ko Atamu, ke maua se avaga ma ia!


Also, we moved from a house to an apartment, which is much easier to care for. 	 Kae ne olo atu foki matou ki se fale ‵togi foliki, telā e faigofie ‵ki ke tausi ki ei.


(Job 42:3, 6) Despite the disease that still plagued him, Job rejoiced that this adjustment in his thinking had drawn him closer to God. 	 Au ko salamō mo toku loto kātoa.” (Iopu 42:3, 6) Faitalia te masaki telā koi pokotia a ia i ei, ne fiafia eiloa a Iopu me ne fai ne te fakamafuliga o tena mafaufau ke fakapilipili atu a ia ki te Atua.


He purposed that humans would inhabit the earth without ever dying; though Adam sinned, Jehovah did not change His mind. 	 Ko tena fuafuaga eiloa ko tino ke ‵nofo i te lalolagi nei e aunoa mo te mate; faitalia te agasala ne fai ne Atamu, kae seki ‵fuli eiloa te mafaufau o Ieova.


One of them is set aside as a school for students belonging to a native, or indigenous, population living in an area far from that city. 	 E tasi mai i ei, ne fakatoka se akoga ke mafai o ‵nofo i ei a tamaliki kae e ‵tau fua o ‵kau ki ei a tamaliki tonu o te fenua kolā e ‵nofo ‵mao mai i te fa‵kai tenā.


The town is clean, with little crime. 	 E ‵ma a te fa‵kai kae sē lasi te solitulafono.


The needed knowledge and experience are readily available. 	 Ko maua ne tatou i aso nei a te iloaga mo tala katoa o mea kolā ne ‵tupu.


The contrast between the situation in Christendom and that prevailing among true Christians is aptly shown in Jehovah’s words: “Look! My own servants will eat, but you yourselves will go hungry. Look! My own servants will drink, but you yourselves will go thirsty. Look! 	 E lavea faka‵lei atu te ‵kese o te tulaga o Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se mo Kelisiano ‵tonu i pati konei a Ieova: “Au e fai atu me i tino kolā e tapuaki kae faka‵logo mai ki a au ka uke olotou meakai mo meainu, ka ko koutou ka fia‵kai kae fiainu.


(John 2:10) How can we be sure of this? 	 (Ioane 2:10) E iloa pefea ne tatou?


One evening my wife was particularly homesick, and my efforts to help were not working. 	 I te afiafi e tasi, ne solopū taku avaga ki ana kāiga, kae ne seki iku manuia aku taumafaiga ke fesoasoani atu ki tou fafine.


(Ps. 119:105) In his Word, Jehovah provides direction to help people maintain strong, happy families. 	 (Salamo 119:105) I tena Muna, e tuku mai ne Ieova a te takitakiga ke fesoasoani atu ki tino ke fakatumau ne latou a kāiga ma‵losi kae fia‵fia.


I am coming as a thief. 	 Au e vau pelā mo se tino kaisoa.


“CLOTHE YOURSELVES WITH . . . 	 “FAKAPEI KI LUGA I A KOUTOU . . .


(Luke 14:27) On the surface these words may appear to contradict Jesus’ statement about his load being light and refreshing, but in reality there is no contradiction. 	 (Luka 14:27) I te taimi muamua, kāti ka mafaufau koe me e se fetaui ana pati konei mo ana pati e uiga ki tena amoga telā e māmā kae fakamalosi tino, kae ko te tonuga loa e fetaui ‵lei eiloa a pati konei.


(John 3:36) This is evident in that no human has been able to escape eventual death. 	 (Ioane 3:36) E fakamaoni aka ne tatou a te mea tenei me e seai eiloa se tino ne mafai o sao mai te mate.


(Luke 13:24) But the Bible makes this promise at Psalm 126:5: “Those sowing seed with tears will reap even with a joyful cry.” 	 (Luka 13:24) Kae e folafola mai a te Tusi Tapu i te Salamo 126:5: “A latou kolā ne ‵toki lakau kae tagi, ka tau ne latou te taukai mo te fiafia!”


In a healthy marriage, however, both mates display a self-sacrificing spirit. 	 I loto i se fakaipoipoga ‵lei, e fakatau fakaasi atu ne te tauavaga a te uiga ko te kaimalie.


Cultivate the Desire to Serve 	 Ke Ati Aka a te Manakoga ke Tavini Atu


That will be about the time of the full moon.—For more details on calculating the date, see The Watchtower of June 15, 1977, pages 383-384. 	 A te taimi tenā ko te taimi e katoatoa ei te masina.—Ke maua a fakamatalaga likiliki ki te fakagaluegaga o po masina, onoono ki The Watchtower i a Iuni 15, 1977, itulau e 383-384.


The spirit of companionship that unites those who work together in God’s service is far stronger than the spirit that unites others in the world who merely socialize together. 	 A te agaga fealofani telā e fai ei ke ‵kau fakatasi a tino kolā e ga‵lue i te galuega a te Atua e malosi atu fakafia i lo te agaga o te ‵kau fakatasi telā e maua i nisi tino i te lalolagi kolā e maopoopo fakatasi faeloa.


For a discussion of Isaiah 1:1–35:10, see “Jehovah’s Word Is Alive—Highlights From the Book of Isaiah—I” in the December 1, 2006, issue of The Watchtower. 	 Ke maua a nisi fakamatalaga e uiga ki te Isaia 1:1–35:10, ke onoono ki te “E Ola te Muna a Ieova—Manatu Tāua Mai i te Tusi ko Isaia—I” i Te Faleleoleo Maluga o Tesema 1, 2006.


He made known his Father’s name and purpose, preached the good news of the Kingdom, exposed the hypocrisy and false teachings of the religious leaders, and upheld Jehovah’s sovereignty even to the point of death. 	 Ne fakailoa atu ne ia a te igoa mo te fuafuaga a tena Tamana, ne talai atu te tala ‵lei o te Malo, ne fakaasi faka‵sau atu a amioga ‵loi mo akoakoga ‵se a takitaki lotu, kae ne fakamaluga foki ne ia a te pulega sili a Ieova ke oko eiloa ki te mate.


On the other hand, when we cultivate compassion, it is as if we were adding more oxygen to a fire—we keep our zeal for the ministry burning brightly!—1 Thess. 5:19. 	 I te suā feitu, kafai e ati aka ne tatou a te atafai, e fai eiloa e pelā me fakaopoopo atu ne tatou te ea ko te okiseni ki se afi—e fakatumau ne tatou a te ‵tou loto finafinau ki te galuega talai ke tumau i te ‵ka kae maina atu pelā me se afi!—1 Tesa. 5:19.


Jehovah Rewards Those Who Care 	 E Taui ne Ieova a Tino Atafai


My parents spent many hours patiently reasoning with me. 	 Ne fakamāumāu ne oku mātua a itula e uke mo au ke faka‵tonu aka a mea konā.


The worldwide Kingdom-preaching work is drawing multitudes to Jehovah’s house 	 Ko ualolo atu a tino e tokouke ki te fale o Ieova ona ko te talaiga o te Malo i te lalolagi kātoa


Similarly in our time, let no one think that the execution of Jehovah’s judgment upon the wicked will occur in the distant future. 	 E penā foki i ‵tou aso nei, ke mo a eiloa ma mafaufau se tino me koi ‵mao ‵ki a te fakaokomaiga o te aso o te fakamasinoga a Ieova.


As a general rule, unless some specific arrangements have been made for us to help where the need is greater, we should work only the territory assigned to our congregation. 	 E pelā me se tulafono masani, vaganā ko oti ne fai a fakatokaga fakapito ke fesoasoani atu i koga e manakogina ei se fesoasoani, e ‵tau fua o ga‵lue tatou i te koga talai telā ko oti ne ‵tofi aka ki tau fakapotopotoga.


How did Jesus manifest humility in accepting the assignment to serve as the Messiah? 	 Ne fakaasi mai pefea ne Iesu a te loto maulalo i te taliaga o te tofiga ke tavini e pelā me se Mesia?


Now, by coincidence, a certain priest was going down over that road, but, when he saw him, he went by on the opposite side. 	 I mo taimi eiloa konā, ne livaliva ifo a te faitaulaga i te alatu tenā.


Paul meant that the young man’s life had been restored. 	 Ne fakauiga i ei a Paulo me ko toe ola mai te tamataene.


14, 15. (a) In what ways are our circumstances similar to those of Daniel? (b) What can parents today learn from Daniel’s parents? 	 14, 15. (a) I auala fea e tai ‵pau ei ‵tou fakanofonofoga mo Tanielu? (e) Ne a mea e mafai ne mātua i aso nei o tauloto mai mātua o Tanielu?


Its lovely pink or white flowers can be seen as early as the end of January or the beginning of February. 	 E mafai o lavea atu ana pulalakau piniki io me e ‵kena gali aka eiloa i te fakaotiotiga o Ianuali io me ko te kamataga o Fepuali.


Keep On Searching for Deserving Ones 	 ‵Sala Faeloa ki Tino Loto ‵Lei


(Psalm 22:14) It may have seemed to him that Jehovah had abandoned him. 	 (Salamo 22:14) Kāti ne foliga atu i ei me ko tiakina a ia ne Ieova.


5 A faithful remnant in ancient Judah were to benefit. 	 5 Ne maua ne se ‵toega o tino fakamaoni i Iuta mua a mea aogā.


When Jesus assured her: “Your brother will rise,” Martha said: “I know he will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” 	 I te taimi ne fai atu ei Iesu ki tou fafine: “A tou tuagane ka toe ola mai,” ne fai atu Maleta: “E iloa ne au me ka toe ola mai i te aso fakaoti.”


(Rom. 12:10) That means following Christ’s example, treating others with warmth and kindness, learning to show “love free from hypocrisy.” (2 Cor. 6:6) Paul described such Christlike love this way: “Love is long-suffering and kind. Love is not jealous, it does not brag, does not get puffed up.” (1 Cor. 13:4) Rather than holding grudges against our brothers and sisters, may we heed the admonition: “Become kind to one another, tenderly compassionate, freely forgiving one another just as God also by Christ freely forgave you.”—Eph. 4:32. 	 (Loma 12:10) E fakauiga te mea tenā ki te tautali atu ki te fakaakoakoga a Keliso, te fakaasi atu o te alofa mo te mataalofa ki nisi tino, kae fakamasani ke fakaasi atu “te alofa tonu.” (2 Kolinito 6:6) Ne fakamatala mai ne Paulo a te vaegā alofa faka-Keliso i te auala tenei: “A te alofa, e kufaki kae kaimalie; e se kaisano io me fakamatamata.” (1 Kolinito 13:4) I lō te ‵nofo mo ‵tou loto kaitaua ki ‵tou taina mo tuagane, ke na faka‵logo tatou ki te fakamalosiga tenei: “E ‵tau mo koutou o fakatau a‵lofa kae fakatau atafai; ke fakatau fakamagalo foki koutou, e pelā eiloa mo te Atua ko oti ne fakamagalo ne ia koutou i a Keliso.”—Efeso 4:32.


We can keep a clear focus on the more important things in life. 	 Ka manino faeloa te ‵kilo atu o tatou ki mea kolā e sili atu i te tāua i te olaga nei.


We must love Jehovah with “a clean heart.” (1 Tim. 1:5) But the heart is treacherous, and we may not even realize how deeply “the things in the world” are affecting us. 	 E ‵tau mo tatou o a‵lofa ki a Ieova mo “te loto ‵ma.” (1 Timo. 1:5) A te loto ko ia eiloa ko faka‵se tino, kae e mafai o sē lavea ne tatou a te lasi o te pokotia o tatou i “mea o te lalolagi.”


Such a transformation does not happen by mere accident. 	 E se tupu fakafuasei fua se vaegā ‵fuliga penā.


(2 Sam. 12:9-12) Nevertheless, David did not let his mistakes undermine his ability to make decisions that had God’s favor. 	 (2 Samuelu 12:9-12) Kae ne seki talia ne Tavita a tena mea ‵se ke fakavāivāi ei a tena atamai ke fai a filifiliga kolā e talia ne te Atua.


1-3. (a) Did Jesus’ death on the torture stake mean that Jehovah no longer required any kind of sacrifice from us? 	 1-3. (a) E mata, ne fakauiga te mate o Iesu i luga i te lakau fakasaua me ko se manako a Ieova ke fai ne tatou so se taulaga?


• What can you do to help children spiritually? 	 • Ne a au mea e mafai o fai ke fesoasoani atu ki tama‵liki i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


As a result, our condition is similar to that of a run-down house. 	 Ne iku atu i ei ki te fai o ‵tou tulaga e pelā me se fale telā ko masei valevale.


Always remember that as you share the good news with caregivers and others, your sacred service glorifies our wonderful God. 	 Ke masaua faeloa me i te taimi e talai atu ne koe te tala ‵lei ki tino tausi ma‵saki mo nisi tino aka, a tau taviniga tapu e faka‵malu atu eiloa ki te ‵tou Atua.


6 What, then, must we do? 	 6 Ne a la a mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou?


How should young Christians react to this unwholesome influence, which can arouse sexual desire even against their will? 	 E ‵tau o ‵saga atu pefea a talavou Kelisiano ki te fakamalosiga masei tenei, telā e mafai o fakamalosi aka ei a manakoga fakatauavaga faitalia me e ‵teke atu latou ki ei?


What can wives learn from the example of such Bible characters as Abigail? 	 Ne mea e mafai o tauloto ne fāfine a‵vaga mai i fakaakoakoga a tino i te Tusi Tapu e pelā mo Apikaila?


At the end of his ministry, he said to his disciples: “I leave you peace, I give you my peace. I do not give it to you the way that the world gives it. 	 I te fakaotiga o tena galuega, ne fai atu penei a ia ki ana soko: “E avatu ne au ki a koutou te filemu; ko toku filemu eiloa tenei e avatu ei ne au ki a koutou; e se avatu ne au e pela mo te avatuga ne te lalolagi ki a koutou.


I will burn in hell for this.’” 	 Ka ‵sunu eiloa au i seoli ona ko te mea tenei.’”


(Jas. 5:14, 15) This would be the first step to take in working toward a life that fully honors God. 	 (Iakopo 5:14, 15) Tenei eiloa te lasaga muamua e ‵tau o fai ke maua ei se olaga telā e fakaaloalo kātoatoa atu ki te Atua.


Never forget that Satan would like nothing better than to exploit the pressures we face to induce us to give up—to stop preaching the good news or to quit living by God’s standards. 	 Ke mo a eiloa ma puli me i a Satani e seai se mea e sili atu tena fiafia ki ei i lō te fakaaogā ne ia a fakalavelave kolā e fe‵paki mo tatou ke faka‵tuka mai ei ki a tatou—ke fakagata te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei io me ke fakagata te ola e ‵tusa mo tulafono a te Atua.


17 In a few cases, the unbeliever eventually became a Christian. 	 Kae i te ukega o taimi e uke a fakalavelave e iku mai māfai e avaga se tino ki se tino sē talitonu.


Please say you are my sister, in order that it may go well with me on your account, and my soul will be certain to live due to you.’” Although Sarai was over 65 years old, she was still strikingly beautiful. 	 Fai atu ki a latou i a koe ko toku tuagane, me kafai e fai ne koe pena, ko au ka fai faka‵lei ne latou ona ko koe.’ ” E tiga eiloa ko silia atu mo te 65 tausaga o Salai, kae koi matagali ‵ki eiloa a ia.


A memorial he has made for his wonderful works. Jehovah is gracious and merciful.” 	 A te Aliki e kaimalie kae alofa; e fai foki ne ia ke se puli i a tatou ana mea fakaofoofogina ne fai.”


Others will see your fine works, and many will be moved to give glory to our Father.—Matt. 5:16. 	 Ka lavea ne nisi tino au galuega ‵lei, kae ka tokouke a tino ka gasue‵sue o ‵viki atu ki te ‵tou Tamana.—Mata. 5:16.


It is sure to last, for “the saying [or, “word,” Byington] of Jehovah endures forever.” (1 Pet. 1:23-25) How grateful we are that Jehovah has lovingly preserved such vital information in his written Word, the Bible! 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ka tumau a te mea tenā, ona ko “te muna a Ieova e tumau ki te se-gata-mai.” (1 Pe. 1:23-25) E fia‵fia tatou me ne puipui eiloa ne Ieova mo te alofa a fakamatalaga tāua i loto i tena Muna ko te Tusi Tapu!


1, 2. (a) How do many people seek divine blessings? (b) Why should we be particularly interested in obtaining Jehovah’s blessing? 	 1, 2. (a) E maua pefea ne tino e tokouke a fakamanuiaga mai te Atua? (e) Kaia e ‵tau mo tatou o fia‵fia ke maua a fakamanuiaga a Ieova?


(Read Luke 11:13.) 	 (Faitau te Luka 11:13.)


“If any one of you is lacking in wisdom,” says the disciple James, “let him keep on asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching; and it will be given him.” 	 “Kafai se tino o koutou e se maua ne ia te poto,” ko pati a te soko ko Iakopo, “e ‵tau mo ia o ‵talo ki te Atua, me ko ia tenā ka tuku mai ne ia ki a ia; me i te Atua e tuku mai fua ne ia te poto ki tino katoa i te agaga alofa mo te kaimalie.”


How did Jesus demonstrate love for both God and mankind? 	 Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne Iesu a te alofa ki te Atua mo tino katoa?


But remember: “When a righteous person prays, that prayer carries great power.” 	 Kae ke masaua: “A te ‵talo a te tino amiotonu e lasi tona ‵mana.”


12 The prayer recorded by Nehemiah says of Jehovah: “You saw the affliction of our forefathers in Egypt, and their outcry at the Red Sea you heard. 	 12 E fai mai penei te ‵talo ne tusi ne Neemia e uiga ki a Ieova: “Ne lavea ne koe a te puapuaga o omotou tupuga i Aikupito; ne lagona ne koe te ka‵laga a latou mō se fesoasoani i te ‵Tai ‵Kula.


What moved young David to challenge a fully armed giant who was about nine and a half feet (2.9 m) tall? (1 Sam. 17:4, ftn.) 	 Se a te mea ne fakamalosi atu ki a Tavita ke taua atu ki se matugā tagata lasi telā e katoatoa ana meatau kae nofo ki te iva mo te āfa futu (2.9 m) te maluga? (1 Samuelu 17:4) E mata, ko te loto malosi o Tavita?


In the morning, I made sure that I had truly let go of those feelings. 	 I taeao katoa, e fakamautinoa aka ne au ke taumafai ke se toe mafaufau au ki lagonaga konā.


Even Jesus recognized that preaching in his “home territory” was a challenge—a fact recorded by all four Gospel writers.—Matt. 13:57; Mark 6:4; Luke 4:24; John 4:44. 	 Ne lavea ‵lei foki ne Iesu me i te talai atu i tena “fenua tonu” se mea faigata—se manatu tonu telā ne fakamau ne tino tusitala Evagelia e tokofa.—Mata. 13:57; Male. 6:4; Luka 4:24; Ioa. 4:44.


How is entrance into the Kingdom “richly supplied” to faithful anointed ones, and how does this hope affect the anointed yet on earth? 	 E fai pefea a te ulu atu ki te Malo mo fai se “tauliaga lasi” ki te kau fakaekegina fakamaoni, kae pokotia pefea a te kau fakaekegina kolā koi nofo i te lalolagi i te fakamoemoega tenei?


But his reply indicated that he was so absorbed in the spiritual discussion that his hunger could be ignored. 	 Kae ne fakaasi mai i tena tali a te tāua o te sau‵talaga faka-te-agaga ko ala ei o se fiakai a ia.


After his death and resurrection, he appeared to them and reassured them of his friendship. 	 Mai tua o tena mate mo tena toetuga, ne fakasae atu a ia ki a latou kae ne toe fakatalitonu atu e uiga ki tena fia fai taugasoa atu ki a latou.


As the Bible foretold, Jehovah is gathering “a great crowd . . . out of all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues.” 	 E pelā mo te mea ne ‵valo mai i te Tusi Tapu, ko fakamaopoopo nei ne Ieova “se vaitino e tokouke . . . mai i atufenua mo matakāiga mo tino mo ‵gana katoa.”


8 Isaac, in turn, helped his son Jacob to cultivate strong faith that sustained him into his old age. 	 8 Ne fesoasoani atu foki a Isaako ki tena tama ko Iakopo ke ati aka se fakatuanaki malosi telā ne mafai ei o tumau a ia ke oko eiloa ki tena matua.


(Psalm 34:2) David did not here boast of any personal accomplishments. 	 (Salamo 34:2) Ne seki tavae ne Tavita i konei se mea i ana mea totino ne fai.


She took to heart Jesus’ words: “Keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you.”—Matthew 7:7. 	 Ne tautali atu a ia ki pati a Iesu: “Akai atu, kae ka tuku mai ki a koutou; salasala atu, kae ka maua ne koutou; tukituki atu, kae ka ‵tala mai ki a koutou.”—Mataio 7:7.


Yet, they express enduring loving-kindness, or loyal love, to those with whom they share a God-approved relationship.—Matthew 5:45; Galatians 6:10. 6. 	 Kae e fakaasi atu foki ne latou a te alofa tumau io me ko te alofa fakamaoni ki tino kolā e maua foki ne latou a te va fakataugasoa ‵lei mo te Atua.—Mataio 5:45; Kalatia 6:10.


(Zechariah 8:23; Galatians 6:16) And relating what he saw in a vision, the apostle John said: “Look! a great crowd, which no man was able to number, out of all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.” 	 Ne o‵mai katoa mai fenua katoa, matakāiga, tino valevale, ‵gana, kae ‵tu i mua o te nofogaaliki, pelā foki i mua o te Tamā Mamoe.”


Francisco concludes: “For more than 30 years, I have enjoyed the privilege of serving as an elder, in addition to many other special assignments. 	 Ne fai mai a Francisco: “E ‵tusa mo te 30 tupu tausaga, ne maua ei ne au a te tauliaga ke tavini atu e pelā me se toeaina, i tafa o nisi tofiga fakapito e uke.


Why is this slavery rewarding? 	 Kaia e aogā ei te tulaga pologa tenei?


This reversal made me think seriously about the purpose of life. 	 Kae ona ko te ‵fuliga tenā o toku olaga ne kamata ei au o mafaufau ‵mafa ki te aogā o te olaga nei.


(Matthew 6:7) Did Jesus proceed to contradict himself by laying down a set of words to be memorized and repeated? 	 (Mataio 6:7) E mata, ne tumau a Iesu i te kinau atu ke fakamau ki lalo a pati kolā e ‵tau o tauloto kae fakafoki‵foki faeloa?


What example did Noah and his family set for us? 	 Se a te fakaakoakoga ne tuku mai ne Noa mo tena kāiga mō tatou?


25 Fishing on the Sea of Galilee 	 ‘Ke Ga‵lue Malosi mo te Loto Finafinau’


These and other questions that concern many parents will be considered in the following article. 	 Ka sau‵tala tatou ki fesili konei mo nisi fesili aka kolā e manava‵se ki ei a mātua i te suā mataupu.


In this article, we will examine what we can do to prevent such thinking from corrupting our mind. 	 I te mataupu tenei, ka iloilo aka ne tatou a mea e mafai o fai ke puipui aka ei a vaegā mafaufauga penā mai te fakalailaiga o ‵tou mafaufau.


The rich man who approached Jesus wanted to gain eternal life on earth. 	 Ne manako eiloa te tamataene maumea telā ne fanatu ki a Iesu ke maua ne ia te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi.


Many of the world’s religions, Christian and non-Christian alike, claim to respect the Bible. 	 E fai mai a lotu e uke o te lalolagi, lotu Kelisiano mo lotu sē Kelisiano, me e āva latou ki te Tusi Tapu.


No one has a monopoly on moral truth. 	 E se ko koe fua e iloa ne koe te mea tonu.


How was Paul affected by the Jews’ rejection of the good news, and why? 	 Ne pokotia pefea a Paulo ona ko te ‵teke atu o tino Iutaia ki te tala ‵lei, kae kaia?


Very likely, such a man will find himself in need. 	 E se taumate ka se maua ne se vaegā tagata penā a mea mo tausi ei te olaga.


“What son is he that a father does not discipline?” the Bible asks. 	 “E a, e isi se tamaliki e seki fakasala ne tona tamana?” ko te fesili i te Tusi Tapu.


Any who responded also became recipients of Jehovah’s undeserved kindness and long-suffering. 	 So se tino telā ne talia ne ia ne maua foki ne ia te alofa tauanoa mo te kufaki o Ieova.


By thus refusing to accept this flattering title, Jesus directed glory to Jehovah and indicated that the true God is the source of all good things. 	 Mai te seki taliaga ne ia o pati faka‵fete tino konei, ne avatu ei ne Iesu a vikiga ki a Ieova kae fakaasi atu me i te Atua tonu ko te māfuaga eiloa o mea ‵lei katoa.


David did finally recover from his sickness. 	 Ne toe ‵lei fakamuli te masaki o Tavita.


Then, as indicated in Jesus’ prophecy about the great tribulation, they will be gathered to heaven. 	 Kae e pelā mo te valoaga a Iesu e uiga ki te fakalavelave lasi, ka ‵luku latou ki te lagi.


Does the Bible support the notion that everything in life is controlled by fate? 	 E mata, e ‵lago atu te Tusi Tapu ki te manatu me ko oti eiloa ne fakaiku aka a mea katoa i te olaga?


(Mark 12:29, 30) Clearly, this heart of ours is of enormous value. 	 (Maleko 12:29, 30) E manino ‵lei me e lasi ‵ki eiloa te aogā o ‵tou loto.


What are some aspects of God’s undeserved kindness that we should help others to appreciate? 	 I auala fea e mafai o fesoasoani atu tatou ki nisi tino ke loto fakafetai mō te alofa tauanoa o te Atua?


Why do the Jews pick up stones to hurl at Jesus, and what preaching campaign does he launch next? 	 Kaia ne puke ei te kau Iutaia ki fatu o peipei a Iesu, kae se a te galuega talai telā ne kamata o fai ne ia i konā?


(Gal. 5:22, 23) An aspect of that fruitage is love. 	 (Kala. 5:22, 23) A te alofa se vaega e tasi o fuataga konā.


The Bible says that God has given parents their children as an inheritance. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu me ne tuku atu ne te Atua ki mātua a tama‵liki e pelā me ne meaalofa.


With time, however, a condition develops that eventually chokes the plant. 	 Kae fakamuli ifo, e isi ne fakalavelave kolā ne fai ei ke ola sai‵tia te lakau tenā.


Jehovah’s word recorded at Haggai 1:5 encouraged the Jews to ‘set their heart upon their ways.’ 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a pati a Ieova i te Hakai 1:5, NW, ki tino Iutaia ke ‘tuku atu olotou loto ki olotou mea e fai.’


What can be done to help family members cultivate the fruitage of the spirit? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o fai ke fesoasoani atu ki tino i te kāiga ke ati aka a fua o te agaga?


(Luke 2:38; 3:15) Many believed that the Messiah would establish a kingdom on earth in Israel. 	 (Luka 2:38; 3:15) Ne tali‵tonu a te tokoukega me ka fakatu aka ne te Mesia se malo i te lalolagi i Isalaelu.


Like Saul, he could find himself dragged into a destructive course of action. 	 E pelā mo mea kolā ne ‵tupu ki a Saulo ne mafai o takitaki atu a ia ki se tulaga fakamataku.


There was much work to be done and only a brief space of time in which to accomplish it! 	 E uke ‵ki a galuega e ‵tau o fai kae e mu‵tana fua a te taimi e ‵tau o fakaoti i ei!


If we stay close to Jehovah, he will forgive us and help us to heal and to handle similar situations successfully in the future.—Ps. 103:3. 	 Kafai e tumau tatou i te fakapilipili atu ki a Ieova, ka fakamagalo ne ia tatou kae ka fesoasoani mai foki ke faka‵lei ‵tou lagonaga kae ke fakafesagai atu mo te manuia ki tulaga tai ‵pau penā i aso mai mua.—Sala. 103:3.


What should we realize about our resolve to serve Jehovah? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o iloa ne tatou e uiga ki ‵tou fakaikuga ke tavini atu ki a Ieova?


(Prov. 3:13; 8:32, 33; 14:21; 16:20) Jesus emphasized that true happiness stems from things that are related to the worship of Jehovah and the fulfillment of God’s promises. 	 (Faataoto 3:13; 8:32, 33; 14:21; 16:20) Ne faka‵mafa mai ne Iesu me e maua a te fiafia tonu mai mea kolā e aofia i te tapuakiga ki a Ieova mo te fakataunuga o folafolaga a te Atua.


Insurance and Retirement Plans: A donation made by specifying an entity used by Jehovah’s Witnesses as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, individual retirement account, or a retirement/pension plan. 	 Tupe Fakaleoleo mo Aofaga Māfai ko Litaea: Se meaalofa e tuku fakapitoa ke aoga ki se kope e fakaaoga ne Molimau a Ieova i te olaga kātoa io me se palani i te taimi e litaea ei mai te galuega.


How did Jehovah honor his spirit creatures? 	 Ne āva atu pefea a Ieova ki agelu kolā ne faite ne ia?


The Bible can strengthen your resolve to overcome harmful habits 	 E mafai ne te Tusi Tapu o fakamalosi aka tou manakoga ke manumalo i faifaiga fakama‵taku


“Walk in modesty with your God!”—MIC. 	 E Mafai ne Koe o Tumau i te Uiga Agamalu Mai Lalo i Tofotofoga


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How can Jesus’ command found at Matthew 28:19, 20 help parents as they teach their children? 	 E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu a te fakatonuga a Iesu i te Mataio 28:19, 20 ki mātua i te taimi e akoako ei olotou tama‵liki?


So in May 1957, we timidly applied for two months’ pioneering in Pello, a municipality in Lapland, above the Arctic Circle. 	 Tela la, i a Me 1957, ne fakamolemole atu māua mo te manava‵se ke paenia i masina e lua i Pello, se fa‵kai i Lapland, mai luga atu o te Arctic Circle.


What wonderful blessings for adhering to God’s righteous laws! 	 Mā‵faga o fakamanuiaga fakaofoofogia ne maua ne tou tagata ona ko te fakalogo ki tulafono amiotonu a te Atua!


“I HAVE no one else of a disposition like his who will genuinely care for the things pertaining to you. . . . 	 “ME E seai ake se tino i konei e ‵pau mo ia, i te fiafia o galue fakamaoni mō te otou ‵lei. . . .


“I’m totally against the idea that religious convictions should be forced on me by tradition, simply because members of my family who lived tens or even hundreds of years ago practiced a certain religion.” 	 E ‵teke malosi au ki te manatu me e ‵tau o tau‵tali atu tatou ki se lotu ona ko te mea ne ‵kau atu ki ei a tino o ‵tou kāiga i te fia tausaga ko ‵teka.”


Endurance enables me to keep faithful and not lose my spiritual balance. 	 E fakatumau ne te kufaki toku fakamaoni kae e fesoasoani mai foki ke fakatāua faeloa ne au a mea faka-te-agaga.


How can we benefit from becoming better acquainted with the Word of God? 	 E mafai pefea o maua ne tatou a mea aoga mai i te fakamasani faka‵lei ki te Muna a te Atua?


18 Those who preach to refugees need to be “cautious” and even “shrewd.” 	 18 A latou kolā e talai ki tino fakaa‵lofa e ‵tau o “fakaeteete” kae “‵poto.”


The Bible does not disclose how the prayers of Epaphras were answered, but he did not stop praying for fellow believers; neither should we. 	 E seki fakamatala mai i te Tusi Tapu a te auala ne tali atu ei a ‵talo a Epafala, kae ne seki gata eiloa tena ‵talo atu mō taina tali‵tonu; kae e se ‵tau foki o fakagata ne tatou ‵tou ‵talo atu mō ‵tou taina tali‵tonu.


He suffered greatly at Satan’s hands. 	 Ne logo‵mae malosi a ia i galuega ma‵sei a Satani.


Of all of God’s creatures, sheep seemed the most helpless, as if they were designed to need man to guide and protect them. 	 Mai manu katoa ne faite ne te Atua, e foliga mai me i mamoe ko toe manu vai‵vai eiloa, e pelā eiloa me ne faite latou mo te manakoga ke takitaki kae ke tausi latou ne se tino.


Why is there an ongoing need to give comfort? 	 Kaia e manakogina ke tumau faeloa i te tuku atu o fakamafanafanaga?


This arrangement has drawn Bethel families closer than ever. 	 Ne fai ne te fakatokaga tenei ke ‵pili malosi a fesokotakiga o te kaukāiga i te Peteli i lō taimi mua.


(Phil. 4:6, 7) Speak to Jehovah as if you were pouring out your heart to a loving parent or to a close friend. 	 (Filipi 4:6, 7) Ke faipati atu ki a Ieova e pelā me e fakaasi atu ne koe ou lagonaga ‵loto ki se mātua alofa io me se taugasoa pele.


During his ministry on earth, Jesus assured his faithful apostles that they, along with others, would be resurrected to heaven and would sit on thrones. 	 I tena galuega talai i te lalolagi, ne fakatalitonu atu a Iesu ki ana soko fakamaoni me ka toe faka‵tu aka latou, fakatasi mo nisi tino ki te lagi kae ka saga‵saga latou i nofogaaliki.


Upon catching sight of her, Adam said: “This is at last bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh.” 	 I te taimi eiloa ne lavea ei ne ia tou fafine, ne fai atu Atamu: “Ko fatoā maua se tino e ‵pau mo au, ko ivi mai oku ivi, ko ‵kano mai oku ‵kano.”


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“He that is walking with wise persons will become wise, but he that is having dealings with the stupid ones will fare badly.”—Proverbs 13:20. 	 “Kauga ki tino ‵poto kae ka poto foki koe. Kafai e kauga koe ki tino va‵lea kae ka se aoga koe.”—Faataoto 13:20.


45:7, 16—What is portrayed by the people’s contribution for the priesthood and the chieftain? 	 45:7, 16—Se a te mea e fakaata mai i meaalofa a tino ki faitaulaga mo te pelenise pule?


I could not turn my back on Jehovah. 	 Ne seki mafai ne au o fulitua atu ki a Ieova.


Only he is capable of rescuing his servants out of world chaos, and he has promised to do so. 	 Ko ia fua tokotasi e mafai o faka‵sao ne ia ana tavini mai fakalavelave o te lalolagi, kae ko oti ne folafola mai ne ia me ka fai eiloa penā.


(Eccl. 11:5) Nonetheless, we can be confident that Jehovah is always aware of our circumstances and will help us to remain faithful to him. 	 (Failauga 11:5) Kae e mafai o tali‵tonu tatou me e iloa faeloa ne Ieova a ‵tou tulaga kae ka fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke tumau i te fakamaoni atu ki a ia.


15 “The things in the heavens” that are reconciled to Jehovah by means of Christ’s shed blood are the anointed Christians, called to reign with Christ in the heavens. 	 15 A “mea . . . i te lagi” kolā ka maua ne latou se va ‵lei mo Ieova e auala i te toto maligi o Keliso, ko Kelisiano fakaekegina, kolā ne kalagagina ke pule fakatasi mo Keliso mai te lagi.


And why should we keep it in mind as we preach “the good news of God” to people in our territory?—Mark 1:14; Rom. 15:16; 1 Thess. 2:2. 	 Kae kaia e ‵tau ei o masaua ne tatou māfai e talai atu ne tatou te “tala ‵lei a te Atua” ki tino i ‵tou koga talai?—Maleko 1:14; Loma 15:16; 1 Tesalonia 2:2.


Habakkuk’s words suggest that night will turn into day and day will be brighter than the sun could ever make it. 	 Kāti e fakauiga a pati a Sapakuka pelā me ka ‵fuli te po ke liu ao, kae ka sili atu te ‵pula o te ao i lō te ‵pula mai o te mainaga mai te la.


When a husband ‘pours out his heart’ with specific requests unique to their circumstances, it cannot help but strengthen the marriage bond. 	 Kafai ko “taku atu” ne te tagata avaga mai tena ‵kanoloto a manakoga fakapito i lā fakanofonofoga, ka fakamalosi aka fua ei te fesokotakiga i te fakaipoipoga.


Jehovah’s spirit flows freely where there is such respect and unity. 	 E ‵tafe mai eiloa te agaga tapu o Ieova i te koga telā e isi i ei a te āva mo te ‵kau fakatasi.


(Hebrews 10:5-10) During that period, Jesus enjoyed a spirit-begotten relationship with God. 	 (Epelu 10:5-10) I te vaitaimi tenā, ne maua ne Iesu se fesokotakiga mo te Atua e pelā me se tama ne fakaeke ki te agaga.


19 If ever we should stray from “the path of the righteous,” God’s Word can help us to correct our steps. 	 19 Kafai e takase‵se malie aka tatou mai i ‘te auala telā e sasale i ei a tino amiotonu,’ ka fesoasoani mai foki te Muna a te Atua ki a tatou ke na faka‵tonu aka ‵tou amioga.


The apostle Paul avoided that trap and set a fine example in showing genuine love in the way he commended others. 	 Ne ‵kalo keatea a te apositolo ko Paulo mai te matāsele tenā kae ne tuku mai ne ia se fakaakoakoga ki te fakaasiatuga o te alofa tonu i te auala telā e fakamālō atu ei a ia ki nisi tino.


(Deut. 32:2) A few well-placed droplets of truth will often do more good than a spiritual downpour would. 	 (Teutelonome 32:2) E masani o uke atu a mea ‵lei e fai ne motimotiga o muna‵tonu kolā e tuku atu i te taimi tonu i lō te ‵ligi kātoa atu i se taimi e tasi.


His Biblical arguments were so persuasive that “many of the Jews and of the proselytes who worshiped God followed Paul and Barnabas” in order to learn more. 	 (Galuega 13:14-44) I te taimi ne olo atu ei se potukau o tino Iutaia i Loma ki te fale telā e nofo ei a ia fakamuli ifo, ne fakamatala atu ne Paulo ki a latou “a te tala ‵lei e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua.


I also sought the help of a trusted friend. 	 Ne ‵sala foki au ki te fesoasoani o se taugasoa fakatuagagina.


He is someone who faithfully and courageously tends, feeds, and guards his flock. 	 A ia se tino fakamaoni kae loto toa telā e tausi, fagai kae puipui ne ia tena lafu mamoe.


At times, we were bothered by insects. 	 I nisi taimi, ne tai fakalavelave mai loa a tamā manu fo‵liki.


(Isaiah 2:2-4; Ephesians 6:11-17) Moreover, Joshua had to fight many fierce battles even after entering the Promised Land. 	 (Isaia 2:2-4; Efeso 6:11-17) E se gata i ei, ne ‵tau o taua atu a Iosua i taua fakama‵taku mai tua o te uluatuga ki te Fenua o te Folafolaga.


(2 Timothy 3:16) Many live in communities where the Bible is readily available. 	 (2 Timoteo 3:16) E ‵nofo atu a tino e tokouke i koga kolā e isi se Tusi Tapu i ei.


12 As Jesus neared the end of his earthly course, he was confronted with a very difficult decision. 	 12 I te fakaotiga o tena olaga i te lalolagi tenei, ne fepaki a Iesu mo se filifiliga faigata ‵ki.


In the Bible faithful servants of God are compared to trees. 	 I te Tusi Tapu, e fakatusa a tavini fakamaoni a te Atua ki lakau.


(Luke 22:28, 29) Later, God’s holy spirit came upon the disciples when they were together as a group.—Acts 2:1-4. 	 (Luka 22:28, 29) Fakamuli ifo, ne ‵ligi atu te agaga tapu o te Atua ki ana soko e pelā me se potukau.—Galuega 2:1-4.


Referring to the period of interrogation that she underwent in the months before she received her sentence, Ella admits: “I remember my teeth chattering, and I felt like a frightened sparrow.” 	 Ne faipati tonu a ia e uiga ki te vaitaimi ne fai ei a fesili tofotofo ki a ia i masina a koi tuai o fakamasino a ia: “Ne polepole au kae ne fai au pelā me se manu eva foliki e mata mataku.”


18 When marriage is considered, the virtue and spirituality of the prospective mate should be of primary concern. 	 E fiafia te Atua ki tino kolā e maina i olotou tiute kae fakataunu foki ne latou olotou tiute ke fai latou mo fai ne avaga kolā e ma‵losi i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Yes, Jehovah proved to be just what he needed to be for you. 	 E tonu, ne fai eiloa a Ieova mo fai a te mea telā ne manako koe ki ei.


What does it mean to show hospitality? 	 Se a te uiga ke fakaasi atu te uiga talimālō?


Jehovah was not pleased. 	 Ne seki fiafia a Ieova.


Many translations of this verse differ slightly from the New World Translation. 	 E tai ‵kese malie a te ‵fuliga o te fuaiupu tenei i nisi Tusi Tapu mo te New World Translation.


The prison warden even subscribed to the Consolation (now Awake!) magazine! 	 Ne maua sāle foki ne te pule o te falepuipui a te mekesini ko te Consolation (telā ko te Ala Mai! i aso nei)!


(Ezekiel 23:9) The desolation of Oholibah is in the offing. 	 (Esekielu 23:9) A te fakamaseiga o Oolipa ko pili mai eiloa.


He might have enabled you to conduct a new Bible study or helped you to receive “the peace of God that excels all thought.” 	 E se taumate ne fai ne ia ke mafai ne koe o fai se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu fou io me ne fesoasoani atu ke maua ne koe a “te filemu o te Atua telā e sili fakafia atu i mea katoa.”


Even though David was king, Jehovah did not hold back from giving him firm discipline. 	 E ui eiloa a Tavita ko te tupu, ne tuku atu ne Ieova a polopolokiga ‵mafa ki tou tagata.


She answers, “Prayerful reliance on Jehovah.” 	 E tali mai a ia, “Ko te ‵talo mo te fakalagolago ki a Ieova.”


(Revelation 12:7-12) How, then, does Satan wield his influence over mankind today? 	 (Fakaasiga 12:7-12) E fakagalue aka la pefea ne Satani tena malosi ki luga i tino i aso nei?


Avoid sighing, drooping your shoulders, or rolling your eyes. 	 Ke mo a e manava fi‵ta io me mata faka‵piko.


My share was so small that I had to move my family to a town. 	 Ko tō foliki toku laumanafa telā ne ‵tau ei au o olo atu mo toku kāiga ki se fa‵kai foliki.


Or if it happens that you succumb to sickness or advanced age before the end of Satan’s world, will you be among “the righteous” who will be resurrected? 	 Io me kafai e malolo atu koe ona ko masaki io me ko te tulaga matua a koi tuai o palele atu te lalolagi a Satani tenei, e mata, ka aofia koe i “tino amio‵tonu” kolā ka toe faka‵tu aka?


In every respect, this Kingdom is far superior to any human government. 	 E sili fakafia atu eiloa te Malo tenei i malo o tino i feitu katoa.


Then, as did the ancient Egyptian attackers who pursued the Israelites at the Red Sea, Satan’s forces may cry out in desperation: “Jehovah certainly fights for them”! 	 E pelā mo te kautau a Aikupito mua kolā ne ‵tele atu i tua o te kau Isalaelu i te Tai ‵Kula, kāti ka ‵tagi paka‵laga aka a te kautau a Satani: “A te Aliki [Ieova] e kau ki tino o tau mai ki a tatou.”


(Exodus 19:5, 8; 24:3) They looked forward to receiving his protection and living generation after generation in a land “flowing with milk and honey.”—Leviticus 20:24. 	 (Esoto 19:5, 8; 24:3) Ne fakamoe‵moe latou ke maua tena puipuiga kae ke ‵nofo atu foki a tupulaga mai tua ifo i te fenua “maumea kae ola.”—Levitiko 20:24.


(Ps. 119:142) Thus, having free will did not entitle Adam and Eve to disregard God’s law. 	 (Sala. 119:142) Tela la, e tiga eiloa ne maua ne Atamu mo Eva a te saolotoga ke fai a la filifiliga, e se ko tena uiga me ne fakaseaoga i ei a tulafono a te Atua.


Today’s English Version reads: “But you, O LORD, are always my shield from danger; you give me victory and restore my courage.” 	 E fai mai se fakamatalaga e tasi me kafai e fakafou ne te Atua a te loto toa, e tuku atu ne ia te fakamoemoega mo te loto talitonu.


(Matthew 24:45) Because of a keen desire to become better acquainted with Jehovah’s message for mankind, we may well read the Bible “day and night”—yes, even when we cannot sleep for some reason. 	 (Mataio 24:45) Ona ko te lasi o te manakoga ke masani ‵lei tatou mo te fekau a Ieova ki tino katoa, se mea ‵lei ke fai‵tau ki te Tusi Tapu i te “ao mo te po”—ao, ke oko foki eiloa ki taimi kolā e se ‵to ei ‵tou moe ona ko nisi pogai.


(Lev. 4:1–6:7) These sins included those of the priests themselves. 	 (Levitiko 4:1- 6:7) Ne aofia foki i ei a agasala a faitaulaga konā.


“What prevents me from getting baptized?” he asked Philip upon sighting a convenient body of water. 	 “E isi se fakalavelave e se papatiso ei au ne koe?” ko tena fesili ki a Filipo i te taimi ne lavea ei ne ia a vai.


It states: “Jehovah is near to all those calling on him, to all who call on him in truth. 	 E fai mai penei: “A Ieova e pili ki a latou kolā e ka‵laga atu ki a ia, ki a latou kolā e ka‵laga atu ki a ia i te munatonu.


Saul—An Impatient King 	 Saulo—Se Tupu Telā e se Loto Kufaki


Keep on, then, seeking first the kingdom and [God’s] righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you.” 	 Ke mua koutou o ‵sala te Malo [o te Atua] mo tena amiotonu; kae ka fakaopoopogina atu a mea katoa konā ki a koutou.”


Where can such coherence be found in a society racked by change? 	 E maua i fea a amioga penā i se lalolagi telā e ‵fonu i fakama‵fuliga ma‵sei?


Am I proud to be a subject of Jehovah’s ruling Kingdom? 	 E mata, e fakamatamata au ke fai mo fai se tino mai lalo i te Malo o Ieova telā ko pule mai nei?


But he changed his way of life by applying Jesus’ teachings.—Luke 19:1-10. 	 Kae ne ‵fuli tena olaga mai te tautali atu ki akoakoga a Iesu.—Luka 19:1-10.


9 Realizing this, a person who is modest neither gloats over his privileges nor boasts of his accomplishments. 	 9 Me e iloa ne se tino agamalū a te mea tenā, e se ti ‵fete sāle a ia ona ko ana tofiga taulia kae e se faipati fakamatamata foki a ia e uiga ki ana mea ne fai.


However, this incident apparently had a good outcome in that it led to Sosthenes’ conversion to Christianity. 	 Kae ui ei, ne maua eiloa a ikuga ‵lei mai te fakalavelave tenei me ne ‵fuli i ei a Sosene mo fai se Kelisiano.


(Jeremiah 6:16) What does that “ease” mean? 	 (Ielemia 6:16) Se a te uiga o te olaga “filemu”?


18 Jehovah gives knowledge, understanding, discernment, and wisdom to those who put forth effort to seek these gifts. 	 18 E tuku mai ne Ieova a te iloaga, malamalama, te loto malamalama, mo te poto ki a latou kolā e taumafai o ‵sala ki meaalofa konei.


He sent his only-begotten Son “to break up the works of the Devil” and undo all the damage Satan has brought upon humans. 	 Ne uga mai ne ia tena Tama fagasele e tokotasi “ke lepe ne ia a galuega a te Tiapolo” kae fakaseai a fakamaseiga katoa ne aumai ne Satani ki luga i tino.


When on earth, Jesus spoke under the influence of God’s spirit. (Isaiah 61:1; Luke 4:16-21) So we should pay attention to what God now says through him by holy spirit. 	 (Isaia 61:1; Luka 4:16-21) Tela la, e ‵tau mo tatou o faka‵logo ki pati a te Atua kolā ne fai atu e auala i te agaga tapu ki a Iesu.


General MacArthur knew what two atomic bombs had done to Nagasaki and Hiroshima during the final days of the second world war. 	 Ne iloa ne General MacArthur a fakama‵seiga ne ‵tupu i te taimi ne faka‵pa ei a pōmu fakaatomika e lua i Nagasaki mo Hiroshima i aso fakaoti o te taua i te lua a te lalolagi.


No wonder he waxed poetic! 	 E se tioa eiloa o fakaasi mai tena fiafia i ana pati konā ne fai mai!


If you are an adolescent, you are somewhat like the captain of a ship in that you must eventually take responsibility for your life. 	 Kafai koe se talavou, e fai koe pelā mo te kapeni o te vakamutu me ka panaki eiloa koe mo te fakateletelega o tou olaga.


Am I endeavoring to avoid “the works of the flesh,” such as fits of anger and strife?—Gal. 5:19, 20. 	 E mata, e taumafai malosi au o kalo kea‵tea mai i “galuega o te foitino,” e pelā mo te kaitaua mo te fakatau kinau?—Kala. 5:19, 20.


Still, reading and meditating on God’s Word brought his thinking into line with that of the Creator. 	 Kae ko te faitau mo te mafaufau ‵loto ki te Muna a te Atua ne mafai ei o fakafetaui aka ana mafaufauga ki mafaufauga o te Atua.


2 Jesus was an excellent preacher of the good news and an outstanding teacher of Scriptural truth. 	 2 Ne fai a Iesu e pelā me se tino talai tafasili i te ‵lei o te tala ‵lei kae e pelā foki me se faiakoga tu ‵kese o te Tusi Tapu.


(Matt. 24:3, 12) In the first century, the Jews, who claimed to be God’s people, allowed their love for God to grow cold. 	 (Mata. 24:3, 12) I te senitenali muamua, a te kau Iutaia, kolā ne fai mai i a latou ko tino o te Atua, ne talia ne latou ke gasolo ifo te lotou a‵lofa ki te Atua.


However, for every task, there is a time that is right, or favorable, producing the best result. 	 Kae i galuega katoa, e isi eiloa se taimi tonu, io me e ‵lei, ke fai ei, ke maua mai i ei a toe ikuga ‵lei.


How thankful we can be that Jehovah God acted for our good by using blood—Jesus’ blood—in this lifesaving way! 	 E pefea te lasi o te ‵tou loto fakafetai me ne gasuesue a Ieova te Atua mō te ‵tou ‵lei mai te fakaaogāga o te toto—ko te toto o Iesu—i te auala fakaola tino tenei!


(Matt. 24:42) We must remain watchful, and under Christ’s direction, we must accomplish a specific work throughout the entire earth. 	 (Mataio 24:42) E ‵tau o tumau tatou i te matapula‵pula, kae ke fakataunu foki ne tatou se galuega fakapito i te lalolagi kātoa mai lalo i te takitakiga a Keliso.


More likely, he went out and selected a tree, swung his ax, and carried the wood home. 	 Kāti ne olo sāle atu latou ki te vao, ne filifili aka a lakau, ne tua ki lalo a lakau konā, kae ne ave ki olotou fale.


In addition, Jesus gave his disciples “intellectual capacity that [they might] gain the knowledge of the true one,” Jehovah God. 	 Ne tuku atu foki ne Iesu ki ana soko a “te poto ko te mea ke iloa ne tatou te tino telā e tonu,” ko Ieova te Atua.


Jesus Christ, the perfect Son of God, had similar feelings. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne te valoaga a pati a Iesu konei: “Toku Atua, e fiafia au o fai tou loto!


Jesus’ Perfect Answer 	 Te Tali ‵Lei Katoatoa a Iesu


7 Certain that prayer to God will not be in vain, David experiences no dread. 	 7 E mautinoa eiloa me ka aoga te ‵talo tenā ki te Atua, ne seki mataku ei a Tavita.


[Pictures on page 26] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 22]


18 As we witness to others, we can explain that under Christ’s Kingdom rule, mankind will benefit from the full application of the ransom sacrifice and will gradually be brought to perfection. 	 18 Kafai e talai atu tatou ki nisi tino, e mafai o fakamatala atu ne tatou a mai lalo i te pulega a te Malo o Keliso, ka maua eiloa ne tino a mea aoga mai te fakagaluegaga o te taulaga togiola kae ka gasolo malielie atu a tino ki te tulaga ‵lei katoatoa.


The Strongest Incentive 	 Te ‵Toe Fakamalosiga Sili


We likewise need not feel discouraged or disheartened if growth is slow or lacking. 	 E iloa foki ne tatou me e se ‵tau o loto vāi‵vāi tatou io me ‵tuka ‵tou loto māfai e tuai io me e se gasolo atu ki mua te ‵tupuakaga tenā.


Teach Your ChildrenJesus Christ—How Should We Remember Him? 14 	 Akoako Au Tama‵liki—Iesu Keliso—E ‵Tau o Masaua Pefea ne Tatou a Ia? 14


2. (a) Who is named as the composer of Psalm 90, and when may it have been written? (b) How should the 90th Psalm affect our view of life? 	 Muamua la, ke na onoono malie aka tatou ki te pese telā ne takitaki ne te Atua tena tusiga.


How do you feel that we ought to view God’s gift of marriage? 	 E pefea ou lagonaga e uiga ki te auala e ‵tau ei o ‵kilo atu tatou ki te meaalofa a te Atua ko te avaga?


LOVE FOR BIBLE TRUTH 	 ALOFA KI TE MUNATONU I TE TUSI TAPU


A Reliable Source of Trustworthy Values 	 Te Māfuaga Tonu o Amioga Kolā e Fakatuagagina


(Col. 3:12) We also know that love “does not brag, does not get puffed up.” (1 Cor. 13:4) When we show humility, people may be drawn to Jehovah. 	 (Ko. 3:12) E iloa foki ne tatou me i te alofa “e se tavae ne ia a ia eiloa, e se ‵fonu i te fakamatamata.” (1 Koli. 13:4) Kafai e fakaasi atu ne tatou te loto maulalo, e fai ei ke fia fakapili‵pili atu a tino ki a Ieova.


Their prayers and counsel will help restore you to spiritual health. 	 Ka fesoasoani atu olotou ‵talo mo olotou fakatakitakiga ke toe maua ne koe te malosi faka-te-agaga.


They are counting on him for financial assistance. 	 E fakalago‵lago atu laua ki a ia ke fesoasoani atu i mea tau tupe.


(Proverbs 17:22; 24:10) Feelings of discouragement can sap our energy, making us feel weak and vulnerable with no desire to change or to seek help. 	 (Faataoto 17:22; 24:10) A te lagonaga loto vāivāi e mafai o fakaseai ne ia te malosi, kae fai i ei ke fi‵ta tatou kae sē ma‵nako o fai ne ‵fuliga io me ‵sala atu ki se fesoasoani.


The power of the good news that Jesus preached has touched the lives of countless individuals. 	 Ko oti ne pokotia a olaga o tino e se lausia, i te malosi o te tala ‵lei telā ne talai ne Iesu.


Imagine how he felt when everything in his life seemed to go wrong. 	 Mafaufau ki ana lagonaga ki te sē oloolo tonu o mea katoa e fai i tena olaga.


[Picture on page 18] Conducting effective home Bible studies is one way to let our light shine 	 A te faiga o akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ma‵goi i fale o tino se auala e tasi ke fakamaina atu ei te ‵tou mainaga


Why can we say that? 	 Kaia e mafai ei o fai atu tatou penā?


At 80 years of age, he showed extraordinary hospitality to David and his army, providing them with food and lodging during Absalom’s rebellion. 	 I te taimi ko 80 ei ana tausaga, ne fakaasi atu ne ia te uiga talimālō ‵lei ki a Tavita mo tena kautau, mai te tukuatuga o meakai mo se koga ‵nofo i te taimi ne ‵teke atu ei a Apisaloma.


10 Here is another important reason for continuing with our preaching work: We preach because we love our neighbor. 	 10 Tenei foki te suā pogai tāua e tumau ei te faiga o ‵tou galuega talai: E talai atu tatou me e a‵lofa tatou ki ‵tou tuakoi.


Humble, discerning men eagerly became his disciples. 	 E loto finafinau eiloa a tino loto maulalo kae loto malamalama ke fai latou mo ana soko.


Didier smiles as he recalls the time when he began to learn Malagasy. 	 Ne fakamisikata mai a Didier i te masauaga ne ia te taimi ne fatoa kamata ei o tauloto a ia ki te ‵gana Malagasy.


7 God’s example of humility had a tremendous effect on the psalmist David. 	 7 Ne aoga ‵ki a te fakaakoakoga o te loto maulalo o te Atua ki te faisalamo ko Tavita.


Then I should certainly do justice to him.” 	 Ko latou kola e isi ne olotou tagi ke o‵mai ki a au, kae ka fakamasino ne au ki te mea tonu.”


7 Governor Zerubbabel and High Priest Joshua were on hand to witness the temple’s completion in 515 B.C.E. Zechariah 6:12, 13 foretold Jesus’ comparable role in bringing true worship to its perfected state: “This is what Jehovah of armies has said: ‘Here is the man whose name is Sprout. And from his own place he will sprout, and he will certainly build the temple of Jehovah. And . . . he, for his part, will carry the dignity; and he must sit down and rule on his throne, and he must become a priest upon his throne.’” In view of the fact that Jesus, who is in heaven and causes the Davidic line of kings to sprout, is backing the Kingdom work at the spiritual temple, do you think that anyone can hinder its progress? 	 7 Ne ‵nofo atu a te Kovana ko Selupapelu mo te Faitaulaga Sili ko Iosua ke lavea ne laua te palelega o te faletapu i te 515 T.L.M. Ne ‵valo mai i te Sakalia 6:12, 13 a te tiute tai ‵pau o Iesu i te faiga o te tapuakiga ke oko ki tena tulaga ‵lei katoatoa: “Te Aliki Tafasili i te Malosi ne fai mai penei, ‘A te tagata telā e fakaigoa ko Te Kaula ka tupu olaola a ia i te koga e nofo ei a ia, kae ka toe fakatu ne ia a te Faletapu o te Aliki. . . Kae ka maua foki ne ia te fakaaloaloga e ‵tau fua ki te tupu, kae ka pule ne ia ona tino.’ ” Ona ko te mea ko nofo nei a Iesu i te lagi kae ko fai nei ne ia te gafā tupu o Tavita ke toe ola aka, e ‵lago mai eiloa a ia ki te galuega o te Malo i te faletapu faka-te-agaga tenā, e mata, e isi se tino e mafai o taofi aka ne ia te gasolo ki mua o te galuega tenā?


Rather, he said to her: “Daughter, your faith has made you well. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne fai atu a ia ki tou fafine, penei: “Taku tama, ko tou fakatuanaki ko ola ei koe.


An even greater mistake would be to allow the faults of others to stumble us and cause us to leave Jehovah’s organization. 	 Kae e sili atu te masei māfai ko talia ne tatou a mea ‵se a nisi tino ke fakavāivāi mai kae fai ei ke tiaki ne tatou a te fakapotopotoga a Ieova.


Good Conduct Reveals That You Are “Clean in Heart” 	 E Fakaasi Mai i Amioga ‵Lei me i a Koe e “Loto ‵Ma”


Disfellowshipping can accomplish what? 	 Ne a mea aogā e maua mai te fakateaga o se tino?


These questions will be discussed in the next article. 	 Ka fakamatala mai i te suā mataupu a fesili konei.


Close your eyes, relax, or pray. 	 Ke pono ou mata, mānava malie aka, io me ke fai se ‵talo.


17 Many countries offer social programs or services to help those in need of material support. 	 17 E fakatoka ne atufenua e uke a tupe mo kope ke fesoasoani atu ki tino ma‵tiva.


16 Adam’s firstborn son, Cain, murdered his brother Abel and thereafter lived as a fugitive. 	 16 Ne tamate ne te tamaliki matua eiloa a Atamu, ko Kaino, a tena taina ko Apelu kae ne ola ei a ia e pelā me se tino maumausolo.


(Read Ephesians 4:22-24.) 	 (Faitau te Efeso 4:22-24.)


(Luke 7:14, 15) Those who witnessed this miracle glorified God. 	 (Luka 7:14, 15) Ne ‵viki atu ei a tino katoa i konā ki te Atua.


If the other temptations were efforts to lure Jesus into carrying out physical actions such as turning literal stones into bread or performing a real act of worship before Satan, would not this temptation have been similar—requiring Jesus physically to jump from the temple? 	 I te suā taimi ne taumafai ei a Satani o tofotofo a Iesu, ne fai atu a ia ki a Iesu ke ‵fuli a fatu ‵tonu ki falaoa kae manako foki a ia ke fai ne Iesu se faifaiga matea ke fakaasi atu ei me i a Iesu e tapuaki atu ki a ia. Tela la, e mata, e mautinoa eiloa me ne manako a Satani ke eva a Iesu ki lalo mo te faletapu?


The expression “where the ark of God was” evidently refers to the tabernacle area. 	 A te tugāpati ko te “koga e tuku ei te Pusa o te Feagaiga” ne fakasino atu eiloa ki te kogā koga kātoa telā ne tu ei te faletapu.


Learning that the woman was Bath-sheba and that her husband, Uriah, was off to war, David sent for her and had relations with her. 	 I te iloaga ne ia me i te fafine tenā ko Patisepa kae ko tena avaga ko Ulia e galo ki te taua, ne avatu te fekau a Tavita ki te fafine tenā ke vau ki a ia kae ne ‵moe ei laua.


They have replaced Jesus’ teachings with, among others, ideas like the immortality of the soul, a belief in purgatory, worship of Mary, and a clergy class—ideas borrowed from pagan religions and philosophers.—1 Corinthians 1:19-21; 3:18-20. 	 Ko oti ne sui ne latou a akoakoga a Iesu ki nisi akoakoga, e pelā mo te agaga telā e se mafai o mate, te akoakoga e uiga ki pekatuli, te tapuaki ki a Malia, mo te potukau o faifeau—ne akoakoga kolā ne māfua mai i lotu fapaupau mo munatuku a tino.—1 Kolinito 1:19-21; 3:18-20.


• Abigail? 	 • Apikaila?


I’m always asked is there Greek DNA or an Italian gene, but, of course, there isn’t. . . . 	 E fesili mai faeloa a tino ki a au me e isi se ‵kese i te vā o tino Eleni mo tino Italia, kae se mea tonu me e seai. . . .


(Read Hebrews 12:5, 6, 11.) 	 (Faitau te Epelu 12:5, 6, 11.)


Yet, do you at times feel somewhat distant from Jehovah? 	 Kae e mata, e mafaufau aka koe i nisi taimi me ko ‵mao te va o koe mo Ieova?


14 Be Thankful for the Rain 	 TE ITULAU E 8 PESE: 4, 79


In 2006 the World Health Organization described tobacco use as “the second major cause of death in the world.” 	 I te 2006 ne fakamatala ne te World Health Organization a te paka e pelā me ko “te lua o pogai ‵lasi e ‵mate ei a tino i te lalolagi kātoa.”


4 If you have ever felt discouraged when preaching in less responsive territories, you will relate to the apostle Paul. 	 4 Kafai ne loto vāivāi koe i te taimi ne talai atu ei i koga talai kolā e se fia‵fia i ei a tino, ka ‵pau eiloa koe mo te apositolo ko Paulo.


(Rev. 14:1, 4) Angelic announcements follow. 	 (Fakaasiga 14:1, 4) Mai tua ifo ne fai mai ne agelu a faka‵pulaga e ono.


This is true even if we are alone or the time we have available is short. 	 E tonu eiloa te mea tenei māfai ko ‵nofo taki tokotasi tatou io me e mu‵tana fua te taimi avanoa e maua ne tatou.


(John 13:12-17; 1 Corinthians 10:24) How can we maintain such a fine spirit? 	 (Ioane 13:12-17; 1 Kolinito 10:24) E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tatou se uiga gali penā?


Last year, such love moved 288,907 individuals to dedicate their lives to him and symbolize that decision by water baptism. 	 I te tausaga ko teka, ne fakaosofia ne te vaegā alofa tenā a tino e toko 288,907 ke tuku atu olotou ola ki a ia kae ke fakamailoga te lotou fakaikuga tenā e auala i te papatisoga ki te vai.


When did David narrowly avoid giving in to anger? 	 Se a te mea telā ne toeitiiti ko kaitaua i ei a Tavita?


What sobering warning did Jesus give his disciples? 11 During this last meeting with his faithful disciples before his death, Jesus gave a sobering warning: If a person is loved by God, he will be hated by the world. 	 11 I te ‵toe taimi ne fakatasi ei a Iesu mo ana soko fakamaoni mai mua o tena mate, ne tuku atu ne ia se fakailoaga ke mafau‵fau faka‵lei ki ei, penei: Kafai se tino e alofagina ne te Atua, ka takalia‵lia ki ei a te lalolagi.


“BENEFICIAL FOR TEACHING” 	 “E AOGA KI TE AKOAKO ATU”


Which path will you choose?* 	 Tefea te auala ka filifili koe ki ei?*


In what temple arrangement are we privileged to serve joyfully? 	 Se a te faletapu telā e taulia tatou o tavini atu i ei mo te fiafia?


We know that we can have forgiveness of sins, a clean conscience, an approved relationship with God, and the prospect of eternal life.—John 14:6; Romans 6:23; Hebrews 9:24-28; 1 Peter 3:21. 	 Ko iloa ne tatou me ko mafai nei o fakamagalo ‵tou agasala, o maua se loto lagona ‵ma, o talia tatou ne te Atua kae fakamoe‵moe foki ke ola ki te se-gata-mai.—Ioane 14:6; Loma 6:23; Epelu 9:24-28; 1 Petelu 3:21.


9. (a) In the case of a civil marriage, what might a Christian couple choose to do? (b) How might the elders be involved in the wedding plans? 	 9. (a) Kafai e fakaipoipo se tokolua i te malo, se a te mea e mafai o filifili aka ne se tauavaga Kelisiano ke fai? (e) E mafai pefea o aofia a toeaina i te fakatokaga e uiga ki se fakaipoipoga?


(Jer. 7:24; 11:8) Jeremiah wrote that unfaithful Jews in his day had “a stubborn and rebellious heart.” 	 (Iele. 7:24; 11:8) Ne tusi mai a Ielemia me i tino Iutaia sē fakamaoni i ana aso ne “loto ma‵keke kae loto ‵teke.”


Yes, the way to know the true God involved paying attention to Jesus Christ, for in him, humans could—and can—see what Jehovah is like. 	 E tonu, ko te mea ke iloa ne tatou a te Atua tonu, e aofia i ei ko te ‵saga tonu atu ki a Iesu Keliso, me e auala i a ia e mafai ei o maina a tino me i a Ieova se vaegā Atua pefea.


20 If we are to succeed in that regard, we need not only to acquire a heart that is agreeable to Jehovah but also to safeguard it. 	 20 Kafai e ma‵nako tatou ke manuia i te auala tenā, e se gata i te manakoga ke maua ne tatou a te loto telā ka fakafiafia atu ki a Ieova kae ke puipui foki ne tatou a ‵tou loto.


Reflecting on Mary’s attitude helps them keep spiritual matters ahead of their own desire for comfort and pleasure. 	 A te ‵kilo atu faeloa ki faifaiga a Malia e fesoasoani atu ki a latou ke fakamuamua a mea faka-te-agaga i lō olotou manakoga.


Jehovah’s molding will help us only if we respond properly to it. 	 Ka fesoasoani mai a fakatonutonuga a Ieova māfai fua e faka‵logo faka‵lei tatou ki ei.


(Gen. 50:15-21) If you have been disappointed, be patient. 	 (Kenese 50:15-21) Kafai ne fanoanoa koe i te mea tenā ke maua ne koe te loto kufaki.


And after David discovered that the wife, Bath-sheba, was pregnant by him, he ultimately orchestrated the murder of her husband. 	 Kae i te taimi ko iloa ei ne Tavita me i a Patisepa, te avaga a tena tavini, ko faitama i a ia, ne fai fakavave ne ia se aofaga ke tamate a te tagata tenā.


For many people, Darwin’s theory of evolution has relegated the story of Adam and Eve to the realm of myth. 	 Ko oti ne fakaseaoga ne te tokoukega o tino a te tala o Atamu mo Eva e pelā me se tala ‵kai ona ko te akoakoga a Darwin e uiga ki te evolusione.


Love for God motivated Jesus’ disciples to do what? 	 Se a te mea ne fakamalosi atu ki soko o Iesu ke fai ne latou ona ko te alofa ki te Atua?


(Heb. 12:23, 24) Christians who hope to live forever on earth depend on that same blood for preservation. 	 (Epe. 12:23, 24) E fakalago‵lago a Kelisiano kolā e fakamoe‵moe ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i te lalolagi nei ki te toto foki tenā ke ‵sao latou.


By doing so, you are joining millions of others in unitedly heralding the message of the “angel flying in midheaven,” mentioned at Revelation 14:6. 	 Mai te faiga tenā, ko aofia eiloa koe i te fia miliona o nisi tino kolā e ‵kau fakatasi o folafola atu a te fekau telā ne folafola atu ne te “agelu e eva loa i te vanimonimo,” telā e fakamatala mai i te Fakaasiga 14:6.


13. (a) Why are we not discouraged by persecution? (b) What enables us to stand firm, and what does this prove? 	 13. (a) Kaia e se loto vāivāi ei tatou i fakasauāga? (e) Se a te mea e fai ei tatou ke tu ‵mautakitaki, kae se a te mea e fakamaoni mai ne te mea tenā?


9. Who have faithfully dispensed the truth in our time? 	 9 E pelā foki mo taina fakaekegina o Keliso kolā e tavini atu e pelā me se kau “faitaulaga e tapu, o ofo atu a taulaga faka te Agaga mo taulaga logomalie ki te Atua e auala i a Iesu Keliso” i ‵tou taimi nei.


How did God’s spirit protect David? 	 Ne fakasao pefea ne te agaga o te Atua a Tavita?


They should not feel bad about this. 	 E se ‵tau o ma‵sei olotou lagonaga e uiga ki te mea tenei.


Such a loss can weaken one’s relationship with God and must be urgently addressed. 	 E mafai ei o fakavāivāi te fesokotakiga o se tino mo te Atua kae e ‵tau o ‵saga fakavave atu ki ei.


(Eph. 4:8, 11-13) How can we benefit from those precious gifts? 	 (Efe. 4:8, 11-13) E mafai pefea o maua ne tatou a mea aoga mai meaalofa tāua konā?


How can Christian parents support that purpose? 	 E mafai pefea o ‵lago atu a mātua Kelisiano ki te fuafuaga tenā?


(Prov. 16:18) If you have privileges in the congregation, perhaps with a measure of prominence, will you strive to maintain a humble view of yourself? 	 (Faata. 16:18) Kafai e isi ne ou tauliaga i te fakapotopotoga, kāti ona ko tou tāua, e mata ka taumafai koe o fakatumau se kilokiloga loto maulalo e uiga ki a koe eiloa?


The Scriptures tell us that “after Abraham had shown patience,” he obtained the promise that Jehovah would bless him and multiply his offspring. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu ki a tatou me “mai tua o te fakaasiatuga ne Apelaamo a te loto kufaki,” ne maua ei ne ia te folafolaga me ka fakamanuia ne Ieova a ia kae fakatokouke ana tama‵liki.


Instead, he calmly reasoned with them. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne fakatonutonu ne ia latou i se auala filemu.


Hundreds of millions more recognize Jesus as a prophet. 	 Kae e lau i selau miliona e fai mai i a Iesu se pelofeta.


(Ps. 1:2; Rom. 12:12) Our love for Jehovah will, in turn, ignite our desire to please him in all that we do. 	 (Sala. 1:2; Loma 12:12) Kae ka fakamalosi aka ne te ‵tou a‵lofa ki a Ieova a te ‵tou manakoga ke fakafiafia atu ki a ia i mea katoa e fai ne tatou.


Everything seems to be in place for them to find real satisfaction in life. 	 E foliga mai me e maua eiloa ne latou a mea katoa kolā e manakogina ke maua ei ne latou te lotomalie tonu i te olaga.


10 Murmuring is not just a complaint about some wrongdoing. 	 10 A te muimui e se ko te fāmeo fua ki se mea ‵se.


However, some members of the congregation in ancient Corinth were creating factions. 	 Kae ne kamata o ‵vae aka a tino ki potukau i loto i te fakapotopotoga i Kolinito mua.


Moreover, their riches will one day go to others.—Read Ecclesiastes 2:8-11, 17; 5:10-12. 	 E se gata i ei, ka fai olotou koloa ma nisi tino i se aso e tasi.—Faitau te Failauga 2:8-11, 17; 5:10-12.


Congregation meetings, including association before and after them, provide excellent opportunities for that. 	 E maua eiloa ne tatou avanoaga ‵gali ke fai penā i taimi o fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga, mai mua kae mai tua foki i ei.


“They were our enemies. 	 “A latou ko omotou fili.


19 That Jehovah’s Witnesses are stronger and more active now than ever before—and this in the face of worldwide opposition—is proof that Jehovah finds pleasure in what they are doing. 	 19 Ona ko te ma‵losi mo te gasolo ki mua o Molimau a Ieova i te faiga o te galuega—faitalia a ‵tekemaiga a te lalolagi—e fakamaoni mai i ei me fiafia eiloa a Ieova kae talia ne ia te lotou galuega.


We learn why it is wise to trust in him and to follow his direction. 	 Ka tauloto ne tatou me se faiga poto ke tali‵tonu ki a ia kae tau‵tali atu i ana fakatakitakiga.


6 Why did Saul act like that? 	 6 Kaia ne fai ei penā a Saulo?


As a result, Jesus was born as a perfect, sinless human.—Matthew 1:18; Luke 1:35; John 8:46. 	 Tela la, ne fanau mai a Iesu e pelā me se tino ‵lei katoatoa kae sē agasala.—Mataio 1:18; Luka 1:35; Ioane 8:46.


Most people might look at that house and conclude that it should be torn down; it is an eyesore. 	 Kāti ka ‵kilo atu a te tokoukega o tino ki te fale tenā e pelā me ko ‵tau o ofa ki lalo; me ko oko eiloa i te fakafoufou.


Even if I should have to die with you, I will by no means disown you.” 	 Kafai eiloa e ‵tau mo au o mate fakatasi mo koe, e se mafai eiloa au o fakafiti ki a koe!”


The witness of the New Testament then is clear. Satan is a malignant reality, always hostile to God and to God’s people.”—“The New Bible Dictionary.” 	 A te mea tenā e se se tala fua a se tino tusitala e tokotasi io me ne tino tusitala e tokolua, kae se tala masani a tino tusitala katoa. . . . E manino ‵lei a fakamatalaga i te Feagaiga Fou me i a Satani se tino matagā telā e ola tonu, kae e ‵teke atu faeloa a ia ki te Atua, penā foki loa mo tino o te Atua.”—“The New Bible Dictionary.”


19 Today, many Christian women reflect the spirit of the widow of Zarephath. For example, every week, unselfish Christian sisters—many of whom are poor and have families to care for—extend hospitality to traveling overseers and their wives. 	 E pelā mo nisi tuagane Kelisiano e tokouke—kolā e ma‵tiva kae ‵tau o tausi atu ki olotou kāiga—e lotoma‵lie ke talimālō faka‵lei ne latou a toeaina asiasi mo olotou avaga i vaiaso katoa.


In addition to Jesus, it was to number 144,000.—Rev. 7:4; 14:1. 	 I tafa o Iesu, e ‵tusa eiloa mo te toko 144,000 a tino ka aofia i ei.—Fakaasiga 7:4; 14:1.


As Paul wrote, ‘they are keeping watch over our souls.’ 	 E pelā mo te mea ne tusi mai ne Paulo, e ‘tausi mai eiloa latou ki ‵tou agaga.’


Do not say, “Let me know if you need anything.” 	 Ke mo a ma fai atu, “Fakailoa mai māfai e manako koe ki se mea.”


(Ecclesiastes 9:5, 6, 10) True worshipers of God have long embraced this basic Bible truth. 	 (Failauga 9:5, 6, 10) Ko leva ne puke ‵mautakitaki a tino tapuaki ‵tonu o te Atua ki te munatonu fakavae tenei.


World events combined with the behavior and traits of people prove that we are living in the last days and that God’s Kingdom will soon bring everlasting blessings to those who love God. 	 E fakamaoni mai ne mea ‵tupu i te lalolagi fakatasi mo amioga mo uiga o tino me ko ola nei tatou i aso fakaoti kae ko pili o fakaoko mai ne te Malo o te Atua a fakamanuiaga se-gata-mai ki tino kolā e a‵lofa ki te Atua.


Many remain single in order to serve Jehovah “without distraction.” 	 E ‵nofo taka a tino e tokouke ko te mea ke mafai o tavini “katoatoa” atu latou ki a Ieova.


8 Jewish historian Josephus relates that in 70 C.E., the Roman forces were able to take possession of the Tower of Antonia, adjoining the city wall of Jerusalem, because the guards at the gates were asleep! 	 8 E lipoti mai ne te tagata tusitala Iutaia ko Josephus me i te 70 T.A., ne pukemalo ne te kautau Loma a te taoa o Anitoni, me e soko atu te taoa tenā ki te ‵pui o Ielusalema, kae ne to te moe o te tino leoleo mataloa o te ‵pui!


What responsibility did three young Hebrews face up to? 	 Se a te tiute telā ne pānaki eiloa mo talavou Epelu e tokotolu konei?


(Job 14:1) Futility indeed! 	 (Iopu 14:1) Ko te sē aogā eiloa tenā!


Our downward spiral might begin if we follow the counsel of the wicked. 	 A te lasaga muamua i te galo atu o ‵tou tulaga faka-te-agaga kāti ko te tau‵tali atu ki fuafuaga a tino amio ma‵sei.


Why are we grateful for the New World Translation? 	 Kaia e loto fakafetai ei tatou mō te New World Translation?


1 Witness to 283 of the population 	 1 te Molimau ki te 283 tino


(John 13:35) Above all, honor goes to our caring Father, Jehovah, as his desire to strengthen those in need is reflected in his earthly servants. 	 (Ioane 13:35) Kae sili i mea katoa, e avatu katoa a vikiga ki ‵tou Tamana alofa ko Ieova, me e lavea atu i ana tavini i te lalolagi a tena fia fakamalosi mai ki tino kolā e ma‵nako ki se fesoasoani.