If pursuing a form of recreation will mean neglecting such important activities as personal Bible study, family worship, attending Christian meetings, or sharing in Kingdom preaching, it is not worth the price. 	 Kafai a te kausaki atu ki se vaega o fakafiafiaga ka fai ei ke tiakina ne tatou a vaegā mea tāua e pelā mo sukesukega totino ki te Tusi Tapu, tapuakiga a te kāiga, te ‵kau atu ki fakatasiga, io me ko te talaiga o te Malo, ka se aoga eiloa te mea tenā.


The apostle Peter rightly stated that we should “consider the patience of our Lord as salvation.”—2 Pet. 3:9, 15. 	 E tonu eiloa a te apositolo ko Petelu i te faimaiga me e ‵tau mo tatou o “mafaufau ki te kufaki o te Aliki io me ko te avanoa ko tuku atu ne ia ki a koutou ke faka‵sao ei koutou.”—2 Petelu 3:9, 15.


(Acts 14:22) Keep in mind Satan’s accusation concerning Job: “Would Job worship you if he got nothing out of it? 	 (Galuega 14:22) Masaua a ‵losiga ne fai ne Satani e uiga ki a Iopu: “E mata e tapuaki atu eiloa a Iopu ki a koe manafai e seai sena ‵lei e maua i tena tapuaki atu ki a koe?


Did he simply appear before crowds, proclaim himself Christ, and then perform spectacular miracles to prove his point? 	 E mata, ne fakasae atu a ia ki tino, fakailoa atu i a ia ko te Keliso, kae fai ne ia a vavega fakaofoofogia ke fakatalitonu atu i ei ana pati?


Will God hear and respond to your prayers? 	 E mata, ka lagona kae tali mai te Atua ki au ‵talo?


Marriage is a lifelong commitment, not a casual agreement that can be lightly abandoned. 	 A te fakaipoipoga se fakatokaga telā e tumau ke oko ki te mate, kae e se se mea e sōna fai telā e faigofie fua ke fakaseai.


15 There are many fine lessons in how Elihu handled the matter. 	 15 E uke ‵ki a akoakoga tāua e maua ne tatou mai te auala ne fai ei ne Eliu te mea tenā.


If Jehovah were willing to tolerate sin eternally, we would have no hope for the future. 	 Kafai e loto fiafia a Ieova ke tumau te agasala ki te se-gata-mai, ka seai eiloa se ‵tou fakamoemoega mō aso mai mua.


Render Sacred Service 	 Te Tukuatuga o te Taviniga Tapu


“We know that all creation keeps on groaning together and being in pain together until now,” wrote Paul. 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo: “E iloa ne tatou i mea katoa ne faite, ne ma‵nava fi‵ta; e pelā eiloa mo te ‵mae o te fafine fanau, ke oko mai eiloa ki aso nei.”


Can you believe in God’s promises? 	 E mafai o talitonu koe ki folafolaga a te Atua?


This article considers questions you may have raised and shows where you can read the answers in your Bible. 	 E mafaufau a te mataupu tenei ki fesili kolā ne faka‵sae aka ne koe kae fakaasi atu a te koga e mafai ei koe o faitau ki tali i loto i tau Tusi Tapu.


6 Jehovah’s Witnesses preach the best news possible. They open their Bibles and show receptive ones that Jesus sacrificed his life to give mankind a way of approach to God, forgiveness of sins, and the hope of everlasting life. 	 E ‵suke latou ki olotou Tusi Tapu kae fakaasi atu ki tino loto ‵lei me ne ofo mai ne Iesu tena ola ke tuku mai i ei ki tino se auala ke fakapili‵pili atu ki te Atua, ke fakamagalo olotou agasala, mo te fakamoemoega o te ola se-gata-mai.


The next few chapters discuss how Jehovah manifests the attribute. 	 E fakamatala mai i nisi mataupu e ‵soko mai a te auala e fakaasi mai ei ne Ieova te uiga tenā.


And right action means doing the will of God daily!—1 John 2:17. 	 Kae ko te faiga o mea ‵tonu e fakauiga eiloa ki te faiga o te loto o te Atua i aso takitasi!—1 Ioane 2:17.


9 John also mentioned “the desire of the eyes” as an enticement. 	 9 Ne taku mai foki ne Ioane i “manakoga o mata” e fai pelā me se malei.


One brother wrote: “I am filled with gratitude for the way my parents raised me. 	 Ne tusi mai se taina penei: “Ne lasi toku loto fakafetai mō te auala ne puti aka ei au ne oku mātua.


(John 11:1, 5) Jesus cared so much about people that he gave up needed rest in order to teach them. 	 (Ioane 11:1, 5) Ona ko te lasi o te alofa o Iesu ki tino, ne taofi aka tena fia malōlō ko te mea ke akoako atu a latou.


Later, he decisively avoided a draft for political office.—Matthew 4:8-10; John 6:14, 15. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne ‵teke atu a ia ki taumafaiga a tino ke kau atu ki mea fakapolitiki.—Mataio 4:8-10; Ioane 6:14, 15.


(Read 1 Peter 1:22.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Petelu 1:22.)


3 A successful marriage is, indeed, the product of hard work. 	 3 A te avaga manuia ko te ikuga o te ga‵lue malosi.


11. In what ways can we imitate Jesus’ humility? 	 11.I auala fea e mafai ei fakaakoako tatou ki te loto maulalo o Iesu?


Would you like to get a better grasp of where these were and what their relationship was with other geographic references? 	 E mata, e fia maina faka‵lei koe i koga ne tu ei a koga konā mo nisi kogā koga aka?


What impresses you about the way Jesus has fulfilled his unique role in Jehovah’s purpose? 	 Ne a mea e fai ei ke ofo koe e uiga ki te auala ne fakataunu ei ne Iesu a te tu ‵kese o tena tulaga i fuafuaga a Ieova?


(Malachi 3:18) That prophecy is being fulfilled today. 	 (Malaki 3:18) Ko fakataunu mai te valoaga tenā i aso nei.


10 By way of illustration, consider the example of Noah. 	 10 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, mafaufau ki te tala o Noa.


Even so, Valentina began to preach to her neighbors. 	 E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, ne kamata o talai atu a Valentina ki ana tuakoi.


For example, we no longer speak of “the new order” but of “the new world.” 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ko se fai‵pati nei tatou ki te “faiga fou,” kae ko te “lalolagi fou.”


However, often within months, refugees may be expected to support themselves. 	 Kae i loto i nai masina, e mafai eiloa o fakamoe‵moe latou ke tausi ne tino fakaa‵lofa a latou eiloa.


If so, you are among the more than two billion people on earth—almost 1 in every 3—who profess to be followers of Christ. 	 Kafai e penā loa, e aofia eiloa koe i tino e silia atu mo te lua piliona i te lalolagi nei—toeitiiti ko nofo ki te 1 mai te 3 o tino—kolā e fai mai i a latou ne soko o Keliso.


If you fear God, you hold him in the highest regard, fearing to displease him. 	 Kafai e mataku koe ki te Atua, ka fakatāua malosi ne koe a ia, kae mataku ma fakafanoanoa ne koe a ia.


“The upright are the ones that will reside in the earth, and the blameless are the ones that will be left over in it. 	 “A tino amiotonu kae fai mea tonu ka ola i te fenua tenei.


“We moved many times to help in areas where there was a greater need for Kingdom preachers,” she says. 	 “Ne olo atu matou i taimi e uke ki koga kolā ne manakogina i ei a tino talai o te Malo e tokouke,” ko muna a tou fafine.


10 A Christian wife does well to imitate Jesus by supporting her husband’s headship. 	 10 Se mea ‵lei ke fakaakoako atu se fafine avaga Kelisiano ki a Iesu mai te ‵lago atu ki te takitakiga a tena avaga.


We are so happy to have a proper place to give praise to our Father, Jehovah God. 	 E fia‵fia malosi matou me ko isi se koga ‵lei ke avatu i ei a vikiga ki te ‵tou Tamana, ko Ieova te Atua.


21 The widow of Zarephath did something that few people of the billions now alive are willing to do. 	 21 Ne fai eiloa ne te fafine ko mate tena avaga mai Salefata se mea telā e loto fia‵fia a nai tino i te fia piliona o tino kolā koi ola nei o fai.


Quoting from Deuteronomy 6:5, Jesus said: “‘You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 	 Mai te siki atu o pati i te Teutelonome 6:5, ne fai atu Iesu: “ ‘E ‵tau mo koe o alofa ki te Aliki [ko Ieova] tou Atua mo tou loto kātoa, mo tou agaga kātoa, mo tou mafaufau kātoa.’


Unquestionably, we ought to ask for Jehovah’s help to the end that we individually will “finally stand complete.” 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua, me e ‵tau o akai atu tatou ki a Ieova ke fesoasoani mai a ia, ko te mea ke “tumau” tatou taki tokotasi “i te fai mo tino ma‵tua.”


That commission also applies to anointed Christians yet on earth, who carry it out with the help of their companions, the “other sheep.” 	 E fakauiga foki te fakatonuga tenā ki Kelisiano fakaekegina i te lalolagi nei, kolā e fai ne latou te galuega tenā fakatasi mo te fesoasoani o olotou taugasoa, ko ‘nisi mamoe.’


Our desire should be like that of the psalmist who sang: “Let the sayings of my mouth and the meditation of my heart become pleasurable before you, O Jehovah my Rock and my Redeemer.” 	 E ‵tau o fai ‵tou manakoga e pelā mo te faisalamo telā ne usu mai, penei: “Te Aliki, toku lafiga mo toku fakaolataga, ke talia mai ne koe aku muna mo oku mafaufauga!”


In these ways, you not only fix the main points in your mind but also use what you have studied to benefit others. 	 I auala konei, e se fakamau fua ne koe a manatu tāua i tou mafaufau kae e fakaaoga foki ne koe a mea konā ke aoga ki nisi tino.


He was convinced that the dead could live again, with the prospect of never dying at all. 	 Ne talitonu tou tagata me e mafai o toe ola mai a tino ‵mate, mo te fakamoemoega ke ola ki te se-gata-mai.


Even contemporaneous records from ancient times often contradict one another. 	 E masani sāle o fe‵paki a mea kolā ne tusi i taimi mua, faitalia me ne tusi eiloa i te taimi e tasi.


Can learning the truth about God help you to love him? 	 E mata, e mafai o fesoasoani atu a te tauloto ki te munatonu e uiga ki te Atua ke alofa koe ki a ia?


[Footnote] Some names have been changed. 	 [Fakamatalaga mai lalo]


FOR REPROVING” 	 KI TE FAIGA O POLOPOLOKIGA”


Elders need to maintain the purity of the congregation and must base their judgment on God’s Word as well as on the direction of “the faithful and discreet slave.” 	 E ‵tau o tausi ne toeaina te ‵ma o te fakapotopotoga kae e ‵tau o fakavae olotou fakamasinoga ki te Muna a te Atua e pelā foki mo te takitakiga a “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto.”


Genesis 5:4 acknowledges that during his 930 years of life, Adam “became father to sons and daughters.” 	 E fai mai a te Kenese 5:4 me i te 930 tausaga o tena olaga, “e isi aka foki ne tama‵liki a Atamu ne fai.”


He reported on the faith, love, and evangelizing efforts of those Christians. 	 Ne avatu ne ia se lipoti e uiga ki te fakatuanaki, te alofa, mo taumafaiga a Kelisiano konā i te galuega talai.


20 The principles behind the Law that Jehovah gave to the ancient nation of Israel are as valuable in our difficult times as they were when Jehovah gave that Law to Moses. 	 20 A fakatakitakiga fakavae mai te Tulafono telā ne tuku ne Ieova ki te fenua o Isalaelu i aso mua e ‵pau eiloa te lotou aogā i ‵tou taimi faiga‵ta konei e pelā eiloa mo te lotou aogā i te taimi ne tuku atu ei ne Ieova te Tulafono ki a Mose.


Since sundials were in use both in Egypt and in Babylon by the eighth century B.C.E., these steps could refer to the degrees of a sundial that Hezekiah’s father, Ahaz, might have acquired. 	 Ona ko te mea ne fakaaogā i Aikupito mo Papelonia a te ata o se lakau mai te mainaga o te la ke fua ki ei te taimi (sundial) i te valu o senitenali T.L.M., ne mafai eiloa o fakasino atu a ‵maga konei ki se vaegā mea penā telā ne maua ne te tamana o Hesekia, ko Asa.


Why We Should Never Shrink Back to Destruction 	 Te Pogai e se ‵Tau ei o Toe ‵Foki Tatou ki Tua ki te Malaia


Significantly, the Bible does not mention that Jesus or any of the pre-Christian prophets miraculously spoke in tongues that they had not learned. 	 Se mea fakaofoofogia me ne seki taku mai i te Tusi Tapu i a Iesu io me ko so se pelofeta mai mua o te kau Kelisiano ne fai‵pati ki ‵gana valevale kolā ne seki tauloto muamua ne latou.


(Luke 22:31) But the chaff was gone. 	 (Luka 22:31) Kae ko seai eiloa ne kaiga e ‵toe mai i ei.


It is not always helpful for you to move to a country where the preaching work is banned or restricted. 	 E se se mea ‵lei ke fanatu koe ki se fenua telā e fakatapu i ei te faiga o te galuega talai.


Why should we be on guard respecting ridiculers? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o matapula‵pula tatou e uiga ki tino fakatauemu?


Jehovah himself was their Ruler, and as long as they obeyed him, there was no need for any other rulership. 	 A Ieova ko te lā Pule, kae kafai e faka‵logo eiloa laua ki a ia, e se manakogina i ei so se isi pulega aka.


In fact, you should want to do so because the Bible urges us: “Make sure of all things; hold fast to what is fine.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21) After all, is it not God’s approval that really matters?—John 17:3; 1 Timothy 2:3, 4. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e ‵tau o fia sukesuke koe ki ei, me e fakamalosi mai penei te Tusi Tapu: “E ‵tau o iloa ne koutou te kesekesega o te masei mo te ‵lei, kae puke mautakitaki ki te mea ‵lei.” (1 Tesalonia 5:21) Me i te ‵toe mea tāua ko te faiga ke fiafia mai te Atua, i ne?—Ioane 17:3; 1 Timoteo 2:3, 4.


How does one Witness in Australia feel about preaching? 	 E pefea a lagonaga o se Molimau i Ausetalia e uiga ki te galuega talai?


How can we be sure that there is a basis for a future resurrection? 	 E mautinoa pefea i a tatou me e isi se fakamaoniga tonu mō te toetuga i aso mai mua?


The unleavened bread and the wine are fitting symbols of Jesus’ sinless body and his shed blood 	 E fetaui ‵lei a te falaoa sē faka‵fete mo te uaina ke fai pelā me ne fakatusa o te foitino ‵lei katoatoa o Iesu mo tena toto maligi


Explain. (b) What will help an elder to be encouraging and approachable? 	 Fakamatala mai. (e) Se a te mea ka fesoasoani atu ki se toeaina ke tumau i te fakamalosi kae faigofie ke olo atu a tino ki a ia?


Well, as you show brotherly love, tender affection, and honor, you will avoid situations that could cause anxiety.—Rom. 12:10. 	 Mafaufau aka la, kafai e fakaasi atu ne koe a te alofa fakataina, te alofa atafai, mo te āva, ka kalo kea‵tea eiloa koe mai i tulaga kolā e mafai o fakamāfua aka ei a te manavase.—Loma 12:10.


Recently, a brother named Timothy who started pioneering as a teenager said: “I like serving Jehovah full-time because it’s the way I express my love for him. 	 Fakamuli fua nei, ne fai mai te taina ko Timothy telā ne kamata o paenia i te taimi koi talavou i ei: “E fiafia au o galue tumau i te taviniga ki a Ieova, me tenā te auala e fakaasi atu ei toku alofa mō ia.


(2 Kings 15:29) It continued long thereafter into the days of the Assyrian King Esar-haddon, a son and successor of Sennacherib. 	 (2 Tupu 15:29) Ne tumau eiloa te faiga tenā ke oko ki aso o te Tupu o Asulia ko Esalatonu, se tama tagata mo te sui o Sanelivi.


2. (a) What effect can music have on an individual? 	 2. (a) Ne a auala e mafai ei o pokotia se tino i pese?


What was it about the truth that attracted and convinced you? [Picture on page 25] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 25]


(Luke 3:15, 16) By coming to John in the fall of 29 C.E. to be baptized at 30 years of age, Jesus presented himself as the Messiah right on time. 	 (Luka 3:15, 16) I te fanatuga ki a Ioane i te tau e ta‵tela ei a lau o lakau i te 29 T.A. ke papatiso a ia kae ko 30 ana tausaga, ne tuku atu ne Iesu a ia eiloa e pelā me ko te Mesia i te taimi tonu eiloa.


For instance, the report does not include regular personal Bible study, attendance and participation at Christian meetings, congregational duties, assistance to fellow believers as needed, financial support of the worldwide Kingdom work, and so on. 	 E pelā mo te sē aofia i tena lipoti totino ana sukesukega totino, tena kau atu mo te faiga o ana tusaga i fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano, ana tiute i te fakapotopotoga, ana fesoasoani kese‵kese ki ana taina tali‵tonu kolā e manakogina, tena ‵lago atu i mea tau tupe ki te galuega e uiga ki te Malo i te lalolagi kātoa, e pelā foki mo nisi mea.


13 At Mark 4:26-29, we find another illustration concerning a sower: “In this way the kingdom of God is just as when a man casts the seed upon the ground, and he sleeps at night and rises up by day, and the seed sprouts and grows tall, just how he does not know. 	 13 I te Maleko 4:26-29, e maua atu foki ne tatou a te suā tala fakatusa e uiga ki te tino ‵toki saito: “A te Malo o te Atua e fakatusa ki te tino e ‵toki [“laku tatela atu,” Tusi Paia, Samoa] ne ia fuaga lakau i tena manafa. Ne moe i te po, ne ala i te ao, kae matea ake ei ne ia a fuaga ko ‵somo ake kae ola ake foki. Kae e se iloa ne ia a te taimi ne ola ake ei.


And it is good for us to remember that “a man prone to anger stirs up strife; anyone disposed to rage commits many transgressions.”—Prov. 29:22. 	 Kae se mea ‵lei ke masaua me i “tino mataitaita e fakatupu ne latou a finauga mo fakalavelave e uke.”—Faata. 29:22.


8, 9. (a) How did visits from an angel affect Manoah and his wife? (b) What can parents learn from Manoah’s encounter with God’s angel? 	 8, 9. (a) Ne pokotia pefea a Manoa mo tena avaga i āsiga a se agelu ki a laua? (e) Ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne mātua mai te āsiga a se agelu ki a Manoa?


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


In the same way, if you know what your goals are, making good decisions becomes easier. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, kafai e iloa ne koe ou fakamoemoega, ka faigofie eiloa a te faiga o au fakaikuga.


Worshipers of Jehovah live in a world full of spiritual apathy, and this can affect them. 	 E ‵nofo atu nei a tino tapuaki a Ieova i te lalolagi telā e se fia ‵saga atu ki mea faka-te-agaga, kae e mafai o pokotia malosi latou i ei.


Paul punctuated that advice with this directive: “Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: ‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says Jehovah.’”—Rom. 12:18, 19. 	 Ne faka‵mafa mai ne Paulo a pati fakatonutonu konā i ana pati konei: “Aku fagasele, sa taui ma sui, kae tuku eiloa ki te taui ma sui a te Atua, me ne fai mai te Tusi, ‘Muna a te Aliki, e a aku te taui ma sui, kae e a aku foki e toe ‵togi atu.’”—Loma 12:18, 19.


If you would possess it you must stoop to get it. 	 Kafai ne maua ne koe, kāti ne punou ifo koe o puke.


After learning the fundamental Bible truths, you were likely moved to take the steps that led to dedication and baptism.—Matt. 28:19, 20. 	 Mai tua o te taulotoga ki muna‵tonu fakavae mai i te Tusi Tapu, kāti ne fiafia eiloa koe o fakagalue a auala kolā ne ‵taki atu ei koe ki tau tukuatuga kae papatiso.—Mata. 28:19, 20.


14 Some anxiety may be caused by a person’s past actions or failings. 	 14 A nisi mea kolā e fai ne ia a te tino ke manavase ko ana mea ne fai i aso ko ‵teka io me se mea ne seki mafai ne ia o fai.


(John 12:28-36) The last two days certainly have been action-packed for Jesus. 	 (Ioane 12:28-36) E uke ‵ki a mea ne fai ne Iesu i te avā aso konā.


The first mention of the existence of a work called the “Gospel of Judas” is found in the writings of Irenaeus, a professed Christian author of the late second century C.E. In a work called Against Heresies, Irenaeus writes concerning one of the many groups whose teachings he opposed: “They declare that Judas the traitor was thoroughly acquainted with these things, and that he alone, knowing the truth as none of the others did, accomplished the mystery of the betrayal. 	 A te taimi muamua ne taku mai ei a te “Tusi a Iuta” e maua i tusitusiga a Irenaeus, se Kelisiano tusitala i te vaitaimi fakaoti o te lua senitenali T.A. I tena tusi ko te Against Heresies, e tusi mai a Irenaeus e uiga ki se potukau e tasi telā e ‵teke atu a ia ki olotou akoakoga mai i potukau e uke: “E folafola ne latou me e masani ‵lei a Iuta te tino fakalata tino mo mea konei, kae ko ia fua e iloa ne ia te munatonu kae fakataunu a te mea ‵funa e uiga ki te fakatogafiti.


Solomon began to do what was bad in the eyes of Jehovah.”—1 Ki. 11:4-6. 	 Ne agasala a ia ki te Aliki [Ieova].”—1 Tupu 11:4-6.


He did just so.” (Gen. 6:22) Seven days before the floodwaters fell—just enough time for Noah and his family to load the animals into the ark—Jehovah finally told Noah exactly when the Flood would begin. 	 (Kenese 6:22) I te fakaotiga loa, ne fai atu a Ieova ki a Noa me e toe fitu aso kae poko a te Lolo. Ne maua ne Noa mo tena kāiga se taimi e lava ke faulu a manu ki loto i te vaka.


2 Today, men likewise show interest in the Scriptural message we preach and respond to it. 	 2 I aso nei, e fakaasi atu foki ne tāgata a te fiafia ki te fekau mai te Tusi Tapu telā e talai atu ne tatou.


18 As Jehovah’s modern-day servants, we cherish our good relationship with God. 	 18 E pelā me ne tavini a Ieova i aso nei, e fakatāua malosi ne tatou te ‵tou vā ‵lei mo te Atua.


Jehovah’s support has always given me the strength to endure. 	 Ne fesoasoani mai faeloa a Ieova ke maua ne au te malosi ke kufaki.


This is evident from David’s plea: “Instruct me, O Jehovah, in your way, and lead me in the path of uprightness on account of my foes.” 	 E fakatalitonu mai a te mea tenei i te fakatagi a Tavita: “Te Aliki, akoako mai ki a au mea kolā e loto koe ki ei ke fai ne au, i te mea e tokouke oku fili.”


Aware that he could do nothing to change the situation himself, Micah poured out his heart to Jehovah. 	 Ne ‵talo atu a Mika mo te loto kātoa ki a Ieova me e se mafai ne ia o ‵fuli a fakanofonofoga i a ia eiloa.


How can the words found at Romans 14:21 move us to respect the conscience of others? 	 E fakamalosi aka pefea ne pati i te Loma 14:21 ke āva tatou ki loto lagona o nisi tino?


14 Should we conclude, then, that these anointed ones want to die? 	 14 E mata, e ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne tatou me i tino fakaekegina konei e ma‵nako o ‵mate?


Jehovah told Daniel that the goat symbolized Greece and the large horn depicted one of its kings. 	 Ne tamate fakavave ne ia a te mamoe telā e lua ana sau kae fakauiga ki Metai mo Pelesia.


A lot of lives improved! 	 Ne gasolo o ‵lei atu te olaga o tino e tokouke!


That is especially true when we are growing up. 	 Kae se mea tonu eiloa te mea tenā maise eiloa māfai koi ‵tupu aka tatou.


We know that we can trust you. 	 E iloa ne matou me e mafai o tali‵tonu matou ki a koutou.


He felt deeply about the regrets of his past, but he also learned to make a success of his life in faithful service to God. 	 Ne salamō ‵ki tou tagata i mea ‵se ne fai ne ia i taimi ko ‵teka, kae ne taumafai a ia ke manuia tena olaga i te tavini atu mo te fakamaoni ki te Atua.


The next article will address this question. 	 Ka faipati eiloa a te suā mataupu ki te fesili tenei.


To her surprise, she found that a new tenant, named Noleen, had moved in. 	 Ne poi a ia me ne maua atu i ei se tino fou, ko Nolini, telā ne fatoā kamata o nofo i te fale tenā.


Most are not content to leave the faith that they once perhaps viewed as true. 	 E se ma‵nako te tokoukega o latou o tiakina te tapuakiga telā ne ‵kilo atu muamua latou ki ei me ko te mea tonu.


Still, Jehovah had his message of judgment declared to them and showed them mercy when they proved to be like malleable clay in his hands. 	 Kae koi fakailoa atu eiloa ne Ieova a tena fekau o fakamasinoga ki a latou kae fakaasi atu te alofa fakamagalo māfai e fakatalitonu mai i a latou ko pelā mo kele malu‵lu i ana lima.


Further details on the question of accepting employment that involves being armed are found in The Watchtower of November 1, 2005, p. 31; and July 15, 1983, pp. 25-26. 	 E maua eiloa a nisi fakamatalaga ki te fesili e uiga ki te talia o se galuega telā e aofia i ei a meatau, i The Watch Tower 1, 2005, itu. 31; mo te Iulai 15, 1983, itu. 25-26.


Ask yourself: ‘How would I have reacted if I were James or John? 	 Fesili ifo ki a koe eiloa: ‘Ne a oku lagonaga moi fai au ko Iakopo io me ko Ioane?


(Genesis 3:1-5) To the woman, this seemed liberating, and she accepted it as what appeared to be a better way of life. 	 (Kenese 3:1-5) Ne fai te mea tenā pelā me se saolotoga lasi ‵ki ki te fafine, kae ne talia ne ia e pelā me ko te toe mea ‵lei ki te olaga.


(1 Corinthians 6:18; Hebrews 13:4) Of course, Catholics are not alone in perceiving a disconnect between their religious affiliation and their way of life. 	 (1 Kolinito 6:18; Epelu 13:4) E tonu, e se ko tino Lotu Katolika fua e iloa ne latou a te sē fetaui te lotou fai mo fai ne tino ‵lotu mo olotou vaegā olaga.


How should appointed men respond to the direction they receive from God’s organization? 	 E ‵saga atu pefea a tagata kolā ne filigina ki takitakiga kolā e maua ne latou mai i te fakapotopotoga a te Atua?


22 Worshiping Jehovah in this time of the end involves work. 	 Kae e fepaki foki a Kelisiano mo ikuga o te loto mafatia mo te logo‵mae.


(Heb. 13:2, ftn.) 	 (Epe. 13:2.)


It stands to reason that in the presence of Jehovah and “where the spirit of Jehovah is,” there is freedom. 	 Se manatu ke fakasako‵sako ki ei me i te fakatasi mai o Ieova mo “so se koga e nofo i ei te agaga o Ieova,” e nofo foki i konā te saolotoga.


Why have past and present servants of Jehovah avoided Easter celebrations? 9 Easter supposedly commemorates the resurrection of Christ, but reputable sources link it with false worship. 	 9 E foliga mai me e fakamanatu te ‵toetuga o te Keliso i te Eseta, kae e isi ne fakamaoniga e fakaasi mai ei me e fetaui ‵tonu a te māfuaga o te aso tenei mo tapuakiga ‵se.


He frequently quoted God’s Word to support his teachings. 	 Ne siki mai faeloa ne ia te Muna a te Atua ke ‵lago atu ki ana akoakoga.


(Matt. 8:26; 14:14-21; Luke 7:14, 15) Moreover, he did these things, not to flaunt his authority and power, but to demonstrate his compassion and love. 	 (Mataio 8:26; 14:14-21; Luka 7:14, 15) E se gata i ei, ne seki fai ne ia a mea konei ko te mea ke ‵saga atu a tino ki a ia io me ke fakamatamata ki tena malosi mo tena ‵mana, kae ke fakaasi atu ei tena atafai mo te alofa.


I have finally found true freedom. 	 Ko maua tonu eiloa ne au a te saolotoga tonu.


(Matthew 22:37, 38) Unlike the wayward priests of Malachi’s time, Jehovah’s organization today imparts much fine Scriptural instruction that helps us to magnify Jehovah with thanksgiving by meeting divine requirements. 	 (Mataio 22:37, 38) E ‵kese mai faitaulaga ma‵sei i aso o Malaki, e tuku mai ne te fakapotopotoga a Ieova i aso nei a fakatonutonuga faka-te-agaga aogā ke fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke ‵viki atu ki a Ieova mo te loto fakafetai mai te faka‵logo faeloa ki ana fakatonuga.


An Event You Should Not Miss 	 Se Mea e se ‵Tau o Galo Koe i ei


Jesus’ teachings have power to change people’s heart so that they too can act compassionately. 	 E isi se malosi o akoakoga a Iesu ke ‵fuli ne ia a loto o tino ko te mea ke fakaasi atu foki ne latou a te alofa atafai.


God’s knowledge of us as individuals is “too wonderful” to fathom. 	 A te iloa o te Atua e uiga ki a tatou taki tokotasi ko “tō ‵loto” kae faigatā o malamalama i ei.


Judge me, O Jehovah, according to my righteousness and according to my integrity in me. . . . 	 Ne fai mai foki Tavita: “Te Aliki, a koe ko te famasino o tino katoa; fakamasino mai mo te alofa ki a au, e iloa ne koe i a au e ‵ma kae ‵lei [io me “fakamaoni,” NW]. . . .


• What responsibility did all first-century Christians share? 	 • Se a te tiute telā ne aofia i ei a Kelisiano katoa i te senitenali muamua?


This message is to be proclaimed to those who have a desire for righteousness and truth. 	 Ne ‵tau o folafola atu a te fekau tenei ki tino kolā e maua ne latou se manakoga mō te amiotonu mo te munatonu.


Even Jesus is in subjection to Jehovah God. 	 Ke oko foki eiloa ki a Iesu, e nofo mai lalo i te pulega a Ieova te Atua.


No other human can make the decision for him. 	 E se ‵tau o fai ne se isi tino aka te fakaikuga.


15 Jesus’ words point out how easy it is for people to have a warped or distorted view of life. 	 15 Ne fakaasi mai i pati a Iesu me e faigofie ke fuli ‵se te kilokiloga a tino e uiga ki te ola.


She regularly visits his grave and talks to him out loud for hours. 	 E āsi atu faeloa a ia ki tena tanuga kae faipati atu ki a ia i se leo maluga i te fia o itula.


This was displeasing to Jehovah. 	 Ne fanoanoa eiloa a Ieova i te mea tenei.


During any test that Satan may thrust upon us, the resurrection hope can sustain us. 	 I so se taimi e tofotofo ei tatou ne Satani, e mafai o fesoasoani mai te fakamoemoega o te toetuga ki a tatou.


3:14, 18, 24. Jehovah’s word always comes true. 	 3:14, 18, 24. E ‵tonu faeloa a pati a Ieova.


Moreover, in contrast with human governments, which come and go over the course of history, God’s Kingdom “will never be brought to ruin.” 	 E sili atu i ei, kafai e fakatusa ne tatou ki malo o tino, kolā e ‵tu aka kae gata atu foki i tala fakasolopito, a te Malo o te Atua “ka se toe mafai o takavale.”


However, this unique Son of God who became Jesus has always humbly served in harmony with the will of his Father, never seeking glory for himself. 	 Kae ko te Tama tu ‵kese tenei a te Atua, ko Iesu, ne tavini atu faeloa mo te loto maulalo e ‵tusa mo te loto o tena Tamana, kae ne seki taumafai eiloa o ‵sala atu ki ne tavaega mō ia.


(Proverbs 16:25) How accurately this Bible proverb describes the ways of most people today! 	 (Faataoto 16:25) Ko oko eiloa te fetaui ‵tonu o te faataoto tenei i te Tusi Tapu mo faifaiga o te tokoukega o tino i aso nei!


Why is association with fellow Christians vital for spiritual growth? 	 Kaia e tāua ei a te ‵kaufakatasi mo taina mo tuagane ki te gasolo ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


11 For his faithfulness and loyalty, Jesus was resurrected, not as a human, but as “a life-giving spirit.” (1 Corinthians 15:45; 1 Peter 3:18) Jehovah’s promise to his glorified Son was: “Sit at my right hand until I place your enemies as a stool for your feet.” 	 11 Ona ko te fakamaoni mo tena toaga, ne fakatu mai ei a Iesu, e se pelā me se tino faka-te-foitino, kae e pelā me se “Agaga fakaola ki tino.” (1 Kolinito 15:45; 1 Petelu 3:18) Ne tauto atu a Ieova ki tena Tama telā ko oti ne faka‵malugina: “Nofo i konei i toku feitu fakaatamai, ke oko ki te taimi e tuku atu ei ne au ou fili ke ‵nofo mai lalo o ou vae.”


(Josh. 24:15; Eccl. 5:4) But he expects us to follow through on other decisions that we make based on his guidance. 	 (Iosu. 24:15; Fai. 5:4) Kae fakamoemoe a ia ke tau‵tali tatou i nisi fakaikuga kolā ne fai ne tatou kae fakavae eiloa ki tena fakatakitakiga.


If the tract is accepted: 	 Kafai e talia ne te tino te tamā pepa:


Why is it urgent that we seek God’s approval without delay? 	 Kaia e tāua ei ke ‵sala atu tatou ki te taliaga a te Atua e aunoa mo te fakatalave?


Others are fascinated by end-time scenarios. 	 A nisi tino e fia lavea ne latou a mea ka ‵tupu i te gataga o te lalolagi.


If a fire erupted in a mine, rescuers would carry the canaries underground with them. 	 Kafai e ‵ka se afi i se ana, e ‵tau o ave ne tino faka‵sao tino a manu konā māfai ko olo atu o faka‵sao a tino kolā e ga‵lue i ei.


James 3:17 says that “the wisdom from above,” from Jehovah God himself, is “first of all chaste.” 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e manako te Atua ke maua a te “loto ‵ma” ne tino kolā e sui ne latou a ia i te akoakoatuga o te Tusi Tapu.


He asked, in effect, ‘What does it all amount to in the end?’ 	 Ne fesili mai a ia, ‘Ne a uiga o mea katoa konā i te fakaotiga?’


• How did God’s Son prove to be an active Leader in Israel? 	 • Ne fai pefea a te Tama a te Atua e pelā me se Takitaki i Isalaelu?


Working independently, DeConick and Pearson both concluded that some of the key sections of the fragmentary codex had been mistranslated by the previous scholars. 	 Ne fakaiku aka ne DeConick mo Pearson me ne ‵fuli ‵se ne tino a‵koga mai mua atu a nisi vaega tāua o te tusi mua kolā ne ma‵sae.


When her two boys were eight and ten respectively, she taught them about earth’s atmosphere and the care Jehovah showed in making it. 	 I taimi ko valu kae sefulu ei a tausaga o ana tama‵liki tagata, ne akoako ne ia laua e uiga ki te vanimonimo mo te atafai o Ieova telā ne fakaasi mai ne ia i te faitega ne ia.


Two more times Saul sent men to bring David back, and the same thing happened each time. 	 Ne toe uga atu fakalua ne Saulo a tāgata ke puke mai a Tavita, kae ne toe tupu foki te mea tenā ki a latou.


How Would You Respond? 	 Kaia e se fakamanatu ei ne latou kolā e ola i te munatonu a te Kilisimasi?


According to the Barna Research Group in Ventura, California, more than 90 percent of Americans own an average of three Bibles. 	 E ‵tusa mo te Potukau Sukesuke o Tāgata i Ventura, California, e sili atu i te 90 pasene o tino Amelika ko maua ne latou se aofaki masani o Tusi Tapu e tolu.


(Luke 4:16-21) Jesus helped his listeners to understand the Scriptures, referring to one verse after another.—Read Luke 24:27, 32, 45. 	 (Luka 4:16-21) Ne fesoasoani atu a Iesu ki ana tino fakalogo‵logo ke malama‵lama i Tusitusiga Tapu, mai i te fakamaina faka‵lei atu o fuaiupu takitasi.—Faitau te Luka 24:27, 32, 45.


For example, the Bible provides this clear statement: “Don’t fool yourselves! 	 E pelā mo te tuku mai i te Tusi Tapu a te fakamatalaga manino tenei: “Sa fakavale‵vale koutou.


‘WEIGHTY MESSAGES’ 	 ‘FEKAU ‵MAFA’


2 The man was the apostle Paul, without a doubt an effective and progressive minister. 	 2 A te tagata tenā ko te apositolo ko Paulo, telā ne fai eiloa mo fai se faifeau magoi kae taliagofie ne ia so se tulaga.


AS WE discussed in the preceding article, Jesus led a meaningful life. 	 E PELĀ mo te mea ne sau‵tala tatou ki ei i te mataupu mai mua atu, ne maua ne Iesu se olaga aoga.


At times, we too have to make difficult decisions, and the right course to take may not be clear. 	 I nisi taimi, e fe‵paki foki tatou mo fakaikuga faiga‵ta penā, kae sē lavea ‵lei ne tatou te auala tonu e ‵tau o fai ei penā.


For example, one congregation has 134 publishers but only 50 private homes in its territory! 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e tasi te fakapotopotoga e toko 134 tino talai i ei kae e 50 fua a fale o tino i te koga talai tenā!


Clearly, he never toyed with the prospect of indulging in illicit sexual relations with younger women. 	 E manino eiloa, me ne seki mafaufau sāle a ia ke ta‵fao mo tamāfine i te faiga o mea sē ‵tau.


‘Therefore get out from among them, and separate yourselves,’ says Jehovah, ‘and quit touching the unclean thing.’” (2 Corinthians 6:14-17) We heed these words by keeping clear of false worship. 	 Ne toe fai mai te Aliki: ‘E ‵tau o tiakina ne koutou latou, kae fakamavae keatea mo latou. Sa puke ki mea se ‵ma.’ ” (2 Kolinito 6:14-17) E ‵saga tonu atu tatou ki pati konā mai te ‵kalo keatea mai lotu ‵se.


Should God’s command to “love thy neighbour as thyself” be applied in times of peace but be suspended when a politician or a king chooses to fight a neighbor nation?—Matthew 22:39, King James Version. 	 E mata, e ‵tau o fakagalue aka a te fakatonuga a te Atua ke “alofa ki tou tuakoi e pelā eiloa mo koe ki a koe” i taimi o te filemu kae e se fai penā māfai ko filifili se tino fakapolitiki io me se tupu ke taua atu ki se fenua pili mai?—Mataio 22:39.


The music can be so loud that guests cannot converse in comfort. 	 Kāti ko tō logoā te faiga o pese telā ko se mafai ei ne tino ‵kami o sau‵tala faka‵lei.


Ten-year-old Amber’s fifth-grade class was reading a book on the Nazi assault on Jews during World War II. 	 Ne fai‵tau te vasega lima sa Amber ki te tusi e uiga ki te fakasauāga ne te kau Nasi a tino Iutaia i te Taua i te Lua a te Lalolagi.


In turn, loyalty and complete trust in Jehovah promote joy among his people.—Ps. 84:11, 12. 	 E se gata i ei, a te fakamaoni mo te talitonu katoatoa ki a Ieova ka momea aka i ei a te fia‵fia o ana tino.—Salamo 84:11, 12.


Nevertheless, they desired to remain there longer in order to learn more about their new faith and to bear witness to others. 	 E tigā i ei, ne ma‵nako latou ke tai ‵nofo leva atu i konā ko te mea ke tauloto ne latou a mea e uke atu e uiga ki te talitonuga fou kae ke molimau atu foki ki nisi tino.


The psalm says: “He will give his own angels a command concerning you, to guard you in all your ways.” 	 E fai mai te salamo: “Ka tuku atu ne te Atua ana agelu ke tausi ki a koe, o puipui foki koe i koga katoa e fano koe ki ei.”


Fight the fine fight of the faith, get a firm hold on the everlasting life for which you were called.” (1 Timothy 6:11, 12) We can “pursue righteousness” by diligently studying God’s Word in order to get an intimate knowledge of his personality and then by conducting ourselves in accord with his requirements. 	 Tele ki te mea e mafai ne koe i te fakatautelega o te fakatuanaki, ke maua ne koe te manumalo ki te ola se gata mai; me tenei te ola ne kalagagina ei koe ne te Atua.” (1 Timoteo 6:11, 12) E mafai ne tatou o “taumafai o fai te amiotonu” mai i te sukesuke mo te loto fiafia ki te Muna a te Atua ko te mea ke maua se iloaga ‵loto ki ana uiga kae oti aka ko ola ei tatou e ‵tusa mo mea kolā e manako ki ei a ia.


15 What if we have a negative attitude toward our fellow worshippers? 	 15 Kae e a māfai e isi se kilokiloga sē ‵lei a tatou ki ‵tou taina tapuaki?


Just as Jehu took action, elders must not compromise with willful, unrepentant practicers of sin for the sake of keeping peace. 	 E pelā loa mo Ieu, e ‵tau mo toeaina o se gutugutulua ki fakaikuga, io me ki tino agasala kae se sala‵mo ko te mea ke tausi ei te filemu.


Arrange to return. 	 Fakatoka ke toe āsi atu.


In principle, the expression “false stories” can apply to any religious lie or myth that could turn us “away from the truth.” (2 Tim. 4:3, 4) Satan, who pretends to be “an angel of light,” has made clever use of false religion in misleading people. 	 E ‵tusa mo te manatu fakavae, a te tugapati “tala ‵kai” e mafai o fakasino atu ki so se loi fakalotu io me se tala ‵loi telā e mafai o ‵fuli keatea ne ia tatou mai “te mea tonu.” (2 Timoteo 4:3, 4) A Satani, telā e fai i a ia “se agelu o te mainaga,” e fakaaoga ne ia i se auala poto a lotu ‵se ke takitaki ‵se ei a tino.


Seeking his approval, then, involves not only our conduct but also our inner person. 	 A te ‵sala atu ki tena taliaga e se aofia fua i ei a ‵tou amioga kae ko ‵tou ‵kanoloto foki.


Others share meals with local full-time ministers, help the needy, or in some other way give of themselves and of their resources to support the Kingdom work. 	 E ‵kai fakatasi a nisi o latou mo taina mo tuagane kolā e ga‵lue tumau i te taviniga, e fesoasoani atu ki tino ma‵tiva io me tuku atu ne latou olotou kope ke ‵lago atu ei ki te galuega o te Malo.


(Galatians 5:22, 23) Therefore, God’s holy spirit is a powerful force for good, enabling one to display godly qualities. 	 (Kalatia 5:22, 23) Tela la, a te agaga tapu o te Atua se malosi telā e fai ei a mea ‵lei, kae e fai ei ke fakaasi atu ne se tino a uiga faka-te-Atua.


Opportunities for conversation may arise if you and your children do the household chores together. 	 E maua a avanoaga ke sau‵tala māfai e fai fakatasi ne koulua mo tama‵liki a galuega o te kāiga.


Like Jesus’ first-century disciples, what a privilege we have to declare the good news—a real message of hope—to those “skinned and thrown about like sheep without a shepherd”! 6. In what activity did the apostles engage in the first century? 	 E pelā mo soko o Iesu i te senitenali muamua, e maua ne tatou se tauliaga gali ‵ki ke folafola atu te ‵tala ‵lei—se fekau tonu o te fakamoemoega—ki a latou kolā ko ‘se toka olotou loto i te seai o se tino e fesoasoani atu, ko pelā mo mamoe e seai se lotou tino tausi’!


27 See the Difference in People 	 27 Fai ke Lavea ne Koe te ‵Kese i Tino


What will help you to recall Bible passages when you need them to help others? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani atu ke masaua ne koe a fuaiupu i te Tusi Tapu māfai ko manako koe ki ei ke fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino?


In part, she said: “To those two very patient and humble individuals, I would like to convey my apology for my most self-righteous and condescending behaviour. 	 E fai mai penei ana nisi pati: “Ki tino tokolua kolā ne lasi ‵ki te lā kufaki mo te loto maulalo, e fia fakatoese atu au mō oku uiga fia amiotonu kae fakamaualuga.


(Rom. 12:16; Jer. 45:5) Since we are Jesus’ followers, we heed his warning: “Keep your eyes open and guard against every sort of covetousness, because even when a person has an abundance his life does not result from the things he possesses.” 	 (Loma 12:16, NW; Ielemia 45:5) Ona ko tatou ko soko o Iesu, e faka‵logo eiloa tatou ki ana pati polopoloki konei: “Ke matapula‵pula koutou, kae fakaeteete i te matakanokano, me i te olaga tonu o te tino e se fakavae i luga i te uke o ana mea.”


(Romans 11:13-36) That precious privilege became possible only “by the compassions of God.” 	 (Loma 11:13-36) Ne mafai fua o maua te tauliaga gali tenā ona ko “te alofa ‵nau o te Atua.”


“He makes his sun rise” and “makes it rain,” so that planet Earth produces abundant food for us against a backdrop of beautiful surroundings.—Matt. 5:45. 	 “E fakamaina mai ne ia a tena la,” kae “e faka‵to foki ne ia a te vaiua,” ko te mea ke mafai o fua mai ne te paneta ko te Lalolagi a mea‵kai e uke mō tatou i te koga gali tenei.—Mataio 5:45.


(Matt. 13:19) What do the different types of soil represent? 	 (Mataio 13:19) Se a te mea e fakaata mai i vaegā laukele kese‵kese konā?


9 Once you have laid such groundwork, you may find that your listener is ready to learn why God allows suffering to continue. 	 9 Kafai ko oti ne fakatakato ne koe se fakavae penā, kāti ka lavea atu ne koe me ko toka tau tino fakalogologo o tauloto a pogai e talia ei ne te Atua a logo‵maega.


(Read Daniel 2:21.) 	 (Faitau te Tanielu 2:21.)


For that reason the Scriptures admonish us to listen to communications from Jehovah. 	 Tenā loa te pogai e fakamalosi mai ei te Tusi Tapu ke na faka‵logo tatou ki pati a Ieova.


How? 	 I te auala fea?


“Just as you want men to do to you, do the same way to them,” said Jesus. 	 Ne fai atu a Iesu: “Pelā mo te mea e ma‵nako koutou ke fai atu ne nisi tino ki a koutou, ke fai foki eiloa ne koutou penā ki a latou.”


Would this circumstance make a difference? 	 E mata, e isi se ‵kese i ei?


Through the sea you trod with your horses, through the heap of vast waters.” 	 Ne lakalaka ne au solofanua a te tai tela ko sou ei te tai.”


(Matt. 24:45-47) The slave class also arranges for meetings, assemblies, and conventions, many of which highlight “the word about Christ.” 	 (Mataio 24:45-47) E fakatoka foki ne te tavini e pelā me se potukau a fakatasiga, tamā fono, mo fono ‵lasi, telā e faka‵mafa mai i te ukega o mea konā a “te talaiga a Keliso.”


You cannot become overconfident. 	 E se mafai o tō silia tou loto talitonu.


He may be plagued with guilt about something he did in the past, even many years ago. 	 Kāti e se ‵lei ‵ki ana lagonaga e uiga ki se agasala ne fai ne ia i se taimi ko teka, io me ko fia tausaga ko ‵teka atu.


We just don’t do what he said. 	 Ko tatou eiloa e se fai ne tatou a mea ne fakatonu mai ne ia.


(Verses 5, 8) Abraham expected to return with his son. 	 (Fuaiupu e 5, 8) Ne fakamoemoe a Apelaamo me ka toe ‵foki mai lāua mo tena tama.


Why did Moses lose his privilege of entering the Promised Land? 	 Kaia ne galo atu ei i a Mose a te avanoaga ke ulu atu ki loto i te Fenua o te Folafolaga?


17 Why would the world hate Christians? 	 17 Kaia e takalia‵lia ei a te lalolagi ki Kelisiano?


(Luke 21:25-28; Matt. 24:29, 30) Satan, or Gog, will turn his forces against God’s people. 	 (Luka 21:25-28; Mataio 24:29, 30) Ka taua atu eiloa a kautau a Satani, io me ko Koka ki tino o te Atua.


“In fact, she had to get up, go to the back of her shop, and have a good cry.” 	 “Ne tu a ia ki luga, fano ki te koga mai tua i tena sitoa, kae ne tagi mautuutu i ei.”


It is true that we do not offer animal sacrifices to Jehovah. 	 E tonu, e se ofo atu nei ne tatou a taulaga manu ki a Ieova.


In the Philippines, one third of the population live on less than $1 (U.S.) per day, an amount that is often earned in minutes in wealthier nations. 	 I Filipaina, e ‵tusa mo te tasi vae tolu o tino i ei e ‵togi fua ki te aofaki tupe e malalo ifo i te $1 Amelika i te aso, se aofaki telā e maua fua i ne nāi minute i fenua mau‵mea.


But a discussion at the table of Captain Robert G. Smith, of the White Star Line, shed light on a spiritual banquet.—Isaiah 25:6. 	 Kae ko te sau‵talaga i te taipola a te kapeni, ko Robert G. Smith, i luga i te vaka a te kamupane ko te White Star Line, ne fai pelā me se ‵kaiga lasi faka-te-agaga.—Isaia 25:6.


(Isa. 43:10-12) They thus announced to the world that they were proud to be servants of the only true God, to be “a people for his name,” praising that name. 	 (Isa. 43:10-12) Ne faka‵pula atu ne latou ki te lalolagi me e fakamata‵mata latou ke fai mo tavini a te Atua tonu e tokotasi, ke fai mo “tino mō tena igoa,” kae tavae atu ki te igoa tenā.


(Psalm 50:14; Matthew 5:37) Heather, baptized in 1962: “When I think of all that Jehovah has done for me, I want to show him my gratitude by faithfully serving him.” 	 (Salamo 50:14: Mataio 5:37) Heather, ne papatiso i te 1962: “Kafai e mafaufau au ki mea katoa ne fai ne Ieova mō toku ‵lei, e manako eiloa au ke fakaasi atu toku loto fakafetai mai te tavini atu ki a ia mo te fakamaoni.”


He recalled: “We were quite confident about this. 	 Ne masaua ne ia: “Ne loto talitonu māua me mafai ne māua o fai te mea tenei.


4 First, Jesus points to the witness of his forerunner, John the Baptizer, saying: “You have dispatched men to John, and he has borne witness to the truth. 	 4 Muamua la, ne fakasino atu a Iesu ki te molimau a te tino telā ne fai ke mua atu i a ia, ko Ioane te Papatiso, i ana pati: “Ne uga atu ne koutou a nisi ki a Ioane, ne molimau foki a ia ki te munatonu.


6 The Holy Spirit—A Force You Need in Your Life 	 8 E Mata, a te Mativa se Fakailoga o te sē Fiafia o te Atua?


Almost 30 years later as Bill approached death, he explained why he did not extend forgiveness. 	 Kāti ko tai katoa te 30 tausaga mai tua ifo i ei kae ko pili o mate a Bill, ne fakamatala mai ei ne ia te pogai ne seki fakamagalo ei ne ia tena taugasoa.


However, no member of the Governing Body maintains a personal Web page or a presence on any social media site. 	 Kae e seai eiloa se sui o te Potukau Pule e fakaaoga ne ia se fakatuatusi telā e faka‵pa i ei a ata, fakasau‵talaga mo nisi mea aka i luga i te itaneti.


The previously mentioned reference work says that this phrase can be rendered “he has shown people clearly just what kind of God he is.” 	 E fai mai te fakamatalaga fakaopoopo telā ne taku muamua mai i te fakamunaga tenei e mafai o fakauiga me “ko oti ne fakaasi manino ne ia ki tino me ko ia se vaegā Atua pefea.”


“The apostles and older men in Jerusalem” served as a governing body. 	 Ne fai a “te kau apositolo mo toeaina” e pelā me se potukau pule.


Yet, in faithfully acting out the drama in real life, Hosea helps us to realize the pain that the Almighty must have felt when Israel betrayed him. 	 Kae mai tena fakamaoni, e fesoasoani mai eiloa a te fakaakoakoga a Hosea ke masaua ne tatou a te logo‵mae o Ieova e uiga ki te mea ne fai ne tino Isalaelu ki a ia.


Acts 24:15 reveals more about this grand event, stating: “There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” 	 E fakaasi mai i te Galuega 24:15 a nisi fakamatalaga e uiga ki te mea fakaofoofogia tenei: “Me i tino ‵lei mo tino sē ‵lei, ka faka‵tu mai katoa mai te mate.”


Many followers of Jesus start by speaking about God’s Kingdom to their relatives.—John 1:40, 41. 	 E kamata a soko e tokouke o Iesu o fai‵pati atu e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua ki olotou kāiga.—Ioane 1:40, 41.


7 Many unmarried Christians use their current circumstances to accomplish much in behalf of the Kingdom. 	 7 E fakaaoga ne Kelisiano e tokouke kolā e seki a‵vaga a olotou fakanofonofoga i te vaitaimi nei ke fakataunu aka ei a mea e uke o te Malo.


(Rom. 7:24, 25; 1 John 2:1, 2) Should we hesitate to avail ourselves of the benefits of the ransom because we feel unclean or sinful? 	 (Loma 7:24, 25; 1 Ioane 2:1, 2) E mata, e ‵tau eiloa o fakatalave tatou ke fakaaoga a mea aoga mai te togiola ona ko te mea e se ‵ma io me agasala tatou?


Then there are young men and women who contract a sexually transmitted disease, such as AIDS. 	 Kae e maua ne nisi talavou a masaki ‵pisi e pelā mo te SELAMETE.


Hence, make sure that your worship of Jehovah remains the most important thing in your life and that you let God’s spirit guide you in everything you do. 	 Tela la, ke fakamautinoa aka me e tumau eiloa te fai o tau tapuakiga ki a Ieova mo fai te ‵toe mea tāua i tou olaga kae ke talia foki te agaga o te Atua ke takitaki ei koe i au mea katoa e fai.


Ruth showed appreciation for God’s gift of marriage 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Luta tena fiafia ki te meaalofa a te Atua ko te avaga


Jesus showed mercy to those in need. 	 Ne fakaasi atu ne Iesu a te alofa fakamagalo ki a latou kolā e ma‵nako ki ei.


8 The “Appointed Time” Is Near 	 8 Te 5 o Tala ‵Kai: A Malia ko te Mātua o te Atua


(2 Chronicles 14:11, 12) If we are troubled by a problem that threatens to bring reproach on Jehovah’s good name, then Elijah’s prayer before the Baal worshipers on Mount Carmel is worth considering, as is Nehemiah’s prayer regarding the deplorable state of Jerusalem. 	 (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 14:11, 12) Kafai e manava‵se tatou ki se fakalavelave telā e mafai o taku fakamasei i ei a te igoa ‵lei o Ieova, se mea aogā ke mafau‵fau ki te ‵talo a Elia telā ne fai i mua o tino tapuaki ki a Paala i te Mauga o Kalamelu, e pelā foki mo te ‵talo a Neemia e uiga ki te tulaga fakaalofa o Ielusalema.


However, that is not a balanced view. 	 Kae e se ‵lei te kilokiloga tenā.


(Isa. 64:8, 9) When we likewise humbly submit to Jehovah and make such submission our way of life, he will view us as very precious, just as he did the prophet Daniel. 	 (Isa. 64:8, 9, NW) Kafai foki e faka‵logo tatou mo te loto maulalo ki a Ieova kae fai faeloa penā i ‵tou olaga, ka alofa mai eiloa a ia ki a tatou e pela mo te pelofeta ko Tanielu.


Consider the following. 	 Ke mafaufau ki mea kolā e fakasolo atu mai lalo.


What happened to Peter, James, and John, and how might that happen to us too? 	 Se a te mea ne tupu ki a Petelu, Iakopo mo Ioane, kae e mafai pefea o tupu foki ki a tatou a te mea tenā?


She is watching over the goings-on of her household, and the bread of laziness she does not eat. 	 E uke ana galuega e fai sāle, kae e onoono faeloa foki ki te tausiga o tena kāiga i mea e ma‵nako ki ei.


(2 Cor. 10:4) In wielding these spiritual weapons, we learn much from Jesus’ example. 	 (2 Kolinito 10:4) Ke fakaaoga ne tatou a meatau faka-te-agaga konei, e ‵tau eiloa o tauloto ne tatou a mea e uke mai i te fakaakoakoga a Iesu.


▪ He was a true friend even to the end 	 ▪ Ne fai a ia mo taugasoa tonu ke oko ki te fakaotiga


As shown at Mark 10:13-16, what example did Jesus set? 	 E pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te Maleko 10:13-16, se a te fakaakoakoga ‵lei ne tuku mai ne Iesu?


So Job could have taken a second wife had he wanted to.* Evidently, though, he took as a pattern the marital union that God established in Eden, making that example a law to himself. 	 Tela la, ne mafai eiloa ne Iopu o fai ke lua ana avaga.* Kae e mautinoa eiloa me ne masaua ne ia te fakatokaga a te Atua e uiga ki te avaga i Etena, kae ne manako eiloa a ia o ola e ‵tusa mo te fakatonuga tenā.


How heartening it is to know that our loving and all-powerful God, Jehovah, cares for us and that he will shortly bring relief to mankind! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te fakamafanafana loto ke iloa atu me e atafai mai ki a tatou te ‵tou Atua alofa kae malosi katoatoa ko Ieova, kae ko pili fua o tuku mai ne ia se fakatapūga ki tino!


In what ways are the treasures that Jehovah urges his worshippers to seek beneficial? 	 Ne a auala e aoga ei a koloa kolā e fakamalosi atu a Ieova ki ana tino tapuaki ke ‵sala atu ki ei?


“Yes,” replied Jesus. 	 “Ao,” ne tali atu a Iesu.


The help he needed was not to be found in any university but was found among fellow members of the Christian congregation. 	 Ne maua eiloa ne Apolo a manatu tāua kolā ne fai ei ke lasi atu tena malamalama i te fakatokaga a te Atua e uiga ki te fakaolataga.


PRINCIPLE: “Happy are the merciful.”—Matthew 5:7. 	 FAKATAKITAKIGA FAKAVAE: “E fia‵fia a latou kolā e loto fakamagalo.”—Mataio 5:7.


Graciously acknowledge his comments. 	 Fakamālō faka‵lei atu mō ana manatu.


But this is no indication of God’s displeasure. 	 Kae e se se fakaasiga tenā o te sē fiafia o te Atua.


He stated that Christians should be careful not to “beg off,” or excuse themselves, from following God’s commandments.—Heb. 12:25. 	 Ne fai mai a ia me e ‵tau o fakaeteete a Kelisiano ke mo a ma “‵teke,” io me fai ne olotou fakamasakoga ke mo a ma tau‵tali atu ki fakatonuga a te Atua.—Epelu 12:25.


When on occasion the imperfections of others proved challenging, Brother Woodworth would say, “It sure is marvelous what the Lord has done with what he has to work with.” Harry Peterson had outstanding zeal for the ministry 	 I nisi taimi, kafai ko faigata te fakafesagai atu ki te tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa o nisi tino, e fai mai sale te taina ko Woodworth, “E fakaofoofogia eiloa a mea a Ieova ne fai faitalia te tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa o latou kolā e fakaaoga ne ia.”


All loyal Christians shared in spreading the good news. 	 Ne ‵kau atu a Kelisiano fakamaoni katoa ki te folafolaatuga o te tala ‵lei.


What challenges did she face after moving to the Philippines? 	 Ne a mea faiga‵ta ne fepaki mo tou fafine i te fanoga ki Filipaina?


(Matthew 24:14) During the last century, many servants of Jehovah worked hard to reach new lands in order to spread the good news. 	 (Mataio 24:14) Ne ga‵lue malosi a tavini a Ieova i te senitenali ko teka ke oko atu ki koga ‵fou i te fakasalalauatuga o te tala ‵lei.


The wisdom found in the Bible can make even an inexperienced person wise. 	 E fai foki ne te poto mai te Tusi Tapu ke poto se tino valea.


(2 Samuel 5:6, 7, 9) He also transferred the sacred Ark to that location. 	 (2 Samuelu 5:6, 7, 9) Ne avatu foki ne ia te Pusa o te Feagaiga ‵malu ki te koga tenā.


9. For what basic reason do Jehovah’s Witnesses love one another? 	 9 Kaia e fakatau a‵lofa i ei a Molimau a Ieova?


“When I go out with friends,” she says, “I plan ahead and calculate a limit to my spending. . . . 	 “Kafai e olo atu au mo oku taugasoa,” e fai mai tou fafine, “e fuafua kae fakagalue ne au a te aofaki tupe e ‵tau o fakamāumāu ne au . . .


How can we show our individual support for Jehovah’s arrangements? 	 E fakaasi atu pefea ne tatou a te ‵lago atu o tatou taki tokotasi ki fakatokaga a Ieova?


Well, the book of Daniel presents itself as an authentic work written by a Hebrew prophet who lived during the seventh and sixth centuries B.C.E. However, critics assert that the book is a fraud. 	 Ia, e fai mai te tusi ko Tanielu me ne tusi a te tusi tenā ne te pelofeta Epelu telā ne ola i te fitu mo te ono o senitenali T.L.M. Kae e fai mai a nisi tino fāmeo me e sē tonu te tusi tenā.


Whether you obtain a new publication at the Kingdom Hall or download it from the Web site jw.org, why not give thought to what was involved in making it available to you? 	 Faitalia me maua ne koe se tusi fou i te Kingdom Hall io me ‵kopi ne koe mai i te Web site ko te jw.org, kaia e se mafaufau faka‵lei ei koe ki galuega kolā ne aofia i te faiga o te tusi tenā ke maua ne koe?


• Who are the “domestics”? 	 • Ko oi a “isi tavini”?


8 Some may be discouraged because they feel that after many years of faithful service, they may not live to see “the great and fear-inspiring day of Jehovah.” 	 8 Kāti ko ‵tuka a loto o nisi tino me e ma‵natu aka latou me ko oti ne tavini atu latou mo te fakamaoni i te fia tausaga, kae ailoga ka tumau latou i te ola ke oko atu ki ‘te aso fakamataku o Ieova.’


(Verse 20) Jehovah felt a strong yearning for his children. 	 (Fuaiupu e 20) Ne manako malosi a Ieova ki ana tamaliki.


Like Abraham, those who go to Sheol are in line for a resurrection 	 E pelā mo Apelaamo, e fakatali‵tali nei a tino kolā ne olo atu ki Seoli ki te toetuga


Why does he allow children to die, oppression to continue, and the earth to be damaged by mismanagement and greed?’ 	 Kaia e talia ei ne ia ke ‵mate a tama‵liki, ke tumau a mea faiga‵ta, kae ke fakamasei te lalolagi ona ko te faivalevale mo te kaimanako?’


“You Arrange Before Me a Table” 	 “E Fakatoka ne Koe se ‵Kaiga ki a Au”


(Habakkuk 1:5-7) But the people refused to listen. 	 (Sapakuka 1:5-7) Kae ne ita a tino ma faka‵logo.


They fight to protect their integrity in an atmosphere that promotes disrespect for Jehovah’s standards. 	 E taua atu latou ke puipui te lotou loto fakamaoni i se koga telā e fakamalosi aka ei a te sē āva ki tulaga o Ieova.


3 The principal Hebrew word for “honor” literally means “heaviness.” 	 3 A te pati Epelu tonu mō te “āva” e fakauiga ki te “‵mafa.”


Do You Remember? 	 3. Ne a mea e manakogina mō te faiga o sukesukega ma‵goi?


7 However, it takes discernment to hear this witness. 	 7 Kae e ‵tau o ‵poto tatou ke lagona ei te molimau tenei.


This is because Gabriel came to him in humanlike form, as he had appeared to Daniel in an earlier vision.—Daniel 8:15-17. 	 Ne fai penā me ne fanatu a Kapilielu ki a ia i se foitino tagata, e pelā eiloa mo tena fakasaeatuga ki a Tanielu i se fakaasiga muamua atu i ei.—Tanielu 8:15-17.


APRIL 2018 	 APELILA 2018


Jesus preached whenever he found a hearing ear, and he enjoyed his ministry so much that he gave it priority over his physical needs. 	 Ne talai atu a Iesu i so se koga telā e fia fakalogologo i ei a tino ki a ia, kae ne fiafia malosi a ia ki tena galuega telā ne fakamuamua faeloa ne ia i lō ana manakoga faka-te-foitino.


Composed regarding the kingship of David’s son Solomon, this song provides foregleams of how the rule of God’s Son, Jesus Christ, will relieve mankind of distress. 	 E tuku mai i te pese telā ne ‵fatu e uiga ki te nofoaiga tupu a te tama a Tavita ko Solomona, se ata e uiga ki te auala ka pule mai ei te Tama a te Atua, ko Iesu Keliso telā ka fakaseai ne ia a logo‵maega katoa o tino.


Therefore, the king secretly wrote to his army commander to have Uriah placed “in front of the heaviest battle charges” and to have his fellow soldiers retreat from behind him. 	 Ne tusi atu te tupu ki tena takitaki kautau ke tuku a Ulia “i te laina tafa eiloa ki mua, te koga e matolu ei te taua” kae ko ana sotia ke ‵tele mai i ona tua.


Follow directions from the branch office and from local authorities; never put yourself or others at risk. 	 Tautali atu ki fakatonutonuga mai te ofisa lagolago mo kaupule; ke mo a ma fai se mea telā e mafai ei o fakamataku ki a koe io me ko nisi tino.


Some members of the early Christian congregation did just that and became apostates. 	 Tenā loa te mea ne fai ne nisi tino i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano mua kae ne fai latou mo fai ne aposetate.


All of this is part of a worldwide Bible educational program that now reaches into 235 lands. 	 A mea katoa konei ne fakatokaga o akoakoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu kolā e fai i te lalolagi kātoa kae ko oko atu nei ki fenua e 235.


(Mark 5:35-43; Luke 8:49-56) Undoubtedly, family members will be “beside themselves” when their dead loved ones are raised to life on a paradise earth. 	 (Maleko 5:35-43; Luka 8:49-56) E seai se fakalotolotolua, me ka “ofo” malosi a tino māfai ko toe faka‵tu mai olotou kāiga ‵mate ki te ola i te lalolagi palataiso.


In this regard, review Jesus’ counsel found at Matthew 6:1-4. 	 E ‵tusa mo te mea tenei, ke toe onoono aka ki pati fakatonutonu a Iesu i te Mataio 6:1-4.


Furthermore, a person who shows appreciation is following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, who never failed to notice the fine works of others.—Mark 14:3-9; Luke 21:1-4. 	 E se gata i ei, a te tino telā e fakaasi mai ne ia te loto fakafetai ko tautali atu eiloa i kalafaga o Iesu Keliso, telā ne seki fakatamala eiloa o fakasino atu ki galuega ‵lei ne fai ne nisi tino.—Maleko 14:3-9; Luka 21:1-4.


Jesus made a number of precious statements in response to Peter’s questions, and these have been preserved in the Bible. 	 Ne tali faka‵lei ne Iesu a nisi fesili a Petelu kae e maua atu ne tatou a mea aogā katoa konā i te Tusi Tapu.


Or a Christian may feel pressure from unbelieving relatives to get married ‘before it is too late.’ 	 Io me maua ne se Kelisiano a fakamalosiga mai i ana kāiga sē tali‵tonu ke avaga ‘a koi tuai o talimuli.’


Basically, he sent her away with his blessing. 	 Ne uga atu ne ia tou fafine ke fano kae ne fakamanuia atu ki a ia.


Though family opposition can sometimes be severe, that is not always the case. 	 E tiga eiloa te faigata o ‵tekemaiga mai i kāiga i nisi taimi, e se tenā faeloa te pogai e se maua ei te fiafia.


(1 Corinthians 7:39) Isaac and Rebekah suffered because of their son Esau’s marriage to ungodly women. 	 (1 Kolinito 7:39) Ne logo‵mae a Isaako mo Lepeka me ne avaga a Esau ki fāfine kolā e se tali‵tonu ki te Atua.


Ascribe to Jehovah the glory belonging to his name”! 	 Viki atu ki te igoa ‵malu o [Ieova]; vau mo se taulaga ki loto i tena Faletapu”!


(Exodus 30:26-30) What is the situation in the Christian congregation? 	 (Esoto 30:26-30) E pefea la te tulaga i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano?


These were non-Israelites who were given special privileges in Jehovah’s service. 	 A latou e se ne tino Isalaelu kolā ne tuku atu ki ei a tauliaga fakapito i te taviniga a Ieova.


Or the thorn may have involved those individuals who challenged Paul’s credentials as an apostle and called into question his preaching and teaching work. 	 Io me kāti e aofia i te mea fakalogo‵mae ko tino kolā ne fakafaigatā ne latou te tofiga o Paulo e pelā me se apositolo kae ne fakalotolotolua latou ki te tāua o tena galuega talai mo te galuega ko te akoako atu.


What was it about Jehovah that impressed the psalmist so much that he wanted God to be praised? 	 Se a te mea e uiga ki a Ieova telā ne ofo malosi i ei a te faisalamo kae manako o tavae a te Atua?


It is a journey you will never regret having taken. 	 Se faifaiga telā ka sē salamo lele eiloa koe e uiga ki ei.


THE present wicked system of things is founded on the fundamental lie that man can successfully rule the earth independent of Jehovah. 	 E FAKAVAE a te olaga masei tenei ki te manatu ‵se me e mafai ne te tagata o pule atu ki te lalolagi mo te manuia e aunoa mo Ieova.


(Phil. 2:4) Perhaps we can compliment fellow worshippers on their good qualities, such as their love, resourcefulness, courage, and faith. 	 (Filipi 2:4) Kāti e mafai foki ne tatou o fakamalō atu ki taina tali‵tonu mo olotou uiga ‵gali kolā e lavea atu, e pelā mo te olotou a‵lofa, loto taumafai, loto malosi, mo te fakatuanaki.


With your help, he may be able to improve his skill as a teacher of God’s Word.—Neh. 8:8.[3] 	 Mai tou fesoasoani, ko mafai ne ia o momea aka tena atamai e pelā me se faiakoga o te Muna a te Atua.—Nee. 8:8.[3]


How can Psalm 4:5 help us with regard to our spiritual sacrifices? 	 E mafai pefea o fesoasoani mai a te Salamo 4:5 e uiga ki ‵tou taulaga faka-te-agaga?


(Read Luke 6:31.) 	 (Faitau te Luka 6:31.)


It is as if I did not really sacrifice anything. 	 E foliga mai me e seki fakaasi atu eiloa ne au a te alofa sē fakapito.


Cruelly, they sold Joseph into slavery and tricked their father into believing that Joseph had been killed by a wild beast.—Gen. 37:4, 28, 31-33. 	 E masei ‵ki eiloa me ne ‵togi atu ne latou a Iosefa e pelā me se pologa kae fakaloiloi atu te lotou tamana ke talitonu me ne tamate a Iosefa ne se manu fekai.—Kenese 37:4, 28, 31-33.


2. (a) What sacrifices are fundamental for all true Christians? (b) What additional sacrifices are some able to make? 	 2. (a) Ne a mea e fai mo te loto kātoa e tāua ki Kelisiano ‵tonu katoa? (e) Ne a nisi galuega fakaopoopo e mafai o fai ne nisi tino mo te loto kātoa?


19, 20. Why should we maintain a positive attitude regarding a prodigal child? 19 Helping a “prodigal” child ‘come to his senses’ requires patience and can be a challenge to parents and others. 	 19 A te fesoasoani atu ki se “tama fakamāumāu mea” ke toe ‘maua ne ia a mafaufauga ‵lei’ e manakogina i ei a te onosai kae e mafai o fai mo fai se mea faigata ki mātua mo nisi tino.


Reunion With Loved Ones—A Glorious Prospect 	 Te ‵Toe ‵Kau Fakatasi mo Tino Pele—Se Fakamoemoega Gali ‵Ki


The Church of England Newspaper mentioned that the day he retired was the feast day of “Saint” Victricius. 	 Ne fai mai The Church of England Newspaper me i te aso ne litaea ei a ia ko te aso foki eiloa tenā o te ‵kaiga a te “Tino Tapu” ko Vitricius.


What Are the Causes of Corruption? 	 Ne a Mafuaga o Faifaiga sē Fakamaoni?


But is death really the natural end of life? 	 Kae e mata, e fai eiloa te mate mo fai te gataga masani o te olaga?


Any seeming defeat we may suffer will turn out to be a victory if we keep our integrity. 	 E mafai faeloa o manumalo tatou i so se tofotofoga telā e oko mai ki a tatou māfai e tumau tatou i te fakamaoni.


7 David of old was deeply impressed when he contemplated Jehovah’s wonderful works. 	 7 A Tavita ne ofo malosi i te taimi ne mafaufau ei a ia ki galuega fakaofoofogia a Ieova.


(1 Cor. 1:10; Eph. 4:11-13, ftn.; 1 Pet. 3:8) As a result, our brothers and sisters of that time were able to accomplish much in the ministry. 	 (1 Koli. 1:10; Efe. 4:11-13; 1 Pe. 3:8) Kae ne iku atu ei ki te mafai ne ‵tou taina mo tuagane i te taimi tenā o fakataunu a mea e uke i te lotou tavinga.


There is a meal to prepare, chores to do, homework to complete. 	 E ‵tau o kuka a mea‵kai, ko galuega masani i te fale, ko mea a‵koga a tama‵liki e ‵tau o fai.


But I cannot tell the brothers to pioneer while I am not setting a good example myself. 	 Kae e se mafai ne au o fakamalosi atu ki taina i te fakapotopotoga ke paenia seiloga ke fakaasi atu ne au se fakaakoakoga ‵lei.


Currently, we use the book Knowledge That Leads to Everlasting Life. 	 I aso nei, e fakaaogā ne tatou te tusi ko Te Iloaga Telā e Takitaki Atu ei ki te Ola Se-Gata-Mai.


Let us go back to the beginning of Rahab’s story and see what we can learn from her. 	 Ke toe onoono tatou ki te kamataga o te tala o Lahapa kae ke onoono aka me ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai i tou fafine.


that Jehovah takes no delight in a person who neglects His work? 	 me e se fiafia a Ieova ki se tino telā e ‵kalo keatea mai tena galuega?


Do we know individuals whose behavior shows that they fear God? 	 E mata, e isi ne tino e iloa ne tatou kolā e fakaasi mai i olotou faifaiga me e ma‵taku latou ki te Atua?


A discerning spiritual sister and friend suggested that my grief might be a factor and encouraged me to ask Jehovah for help and comfort. 	 Ne fai mai toku taugasoa, se tuagane faka-te-agaga foki telā e malamalama, me kāti e tasi te mafuaga o te mae ko toku fanoanoa kae ne fakamalosi mai ki a au ke fakamolemole atu ki a Ieova ke fesoasoani kae fakamafanafana mai foki ki a au.


One day, after arriving in Capernaum with his disciples, he asked them: “‘What were you arguing over on the road?’ 	 I te aso e tasi, i te lotou okoatuga ki Kapanaumi mo ana soko, ne fesili atu a ia ki a latou: “ ‘Se a te mea ne fakakinau ei koutou i te auala?


Finally, I could enjoy the program, and it was wonderful at last to understand Bible truth clearly! 	 Ne mafai ei ne au o malamalama i te polokalame, kae se mea gali ‵ki ke fatoa malamalama faka‵lei au i muna‵tonu i te Tusi Tapu!


16, 17. (a) In what way may Lot have been trying to shock or confuse the men of Sodom? (b) Whatever Lot’s reasoning, of what can we be sure? 	 16, 17. (a) I te auala fea kāti ne taumafai ei a Lota o fakapoi io me faka‵numi ne ia a tāgata Sotoma? (e) Faitalia me ne a fakamatalaga a Lota, se a te mea ko mautinoa i a tatou?


13 There is another important principle that helps us to select appropriate clothing. 	 13 E isi aka foki se suā fakatakitakiga fakavae telā e fesoasoani mai ki te filifiliga o gatu kolā e mata ‵tau.


Let us now address these questions. 	 Ke na ‵saga atu nei tatou ki fesili konei.


Does this scripture not imply that corrective discipline must be administered when needed? 	 E mata, e se fakaasi mai i te fuaiupu tenei me e ‵tau o fakaaogā a pati fakatonutonu ‵lei māfai e manakogina?


In the Christian congregation, what conditions do we enjoy? 	 Ne a fakamanuiaga e maua nei ne tatou i loto i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano?


We are blessed to have what insight, and what will we consider in the following article? 	 Se a te mainaga telā e manuia eiloa tatou me e maua ne tatou, kae se a te mea ka mafau‵fau tatou ki ei i te suā mataupu?


(Deut. 13:6-9) Let us therefore have nothing to do with apostates or anyone who claims to be a brother but who is dishonoring God. 	 (Teutelonome 13:6-9) Tenā eiloa te pogai e ‵tau ei o ‵kalo kea‵tea tatou mai tino ‵teke io me ko so se tino telā e fai mai i a ia se taina kae tela la e se fakaaloalo atu ki te Atua.


(Ezek. 33:11) In this article, we will discuss three negative influences. 	 (Esekielu 33:11) I te mataupu tenei, ka sau‵tala eiloa tatou ki fakamalosiga sē ‵lei e tolu.


10 What about the billions of people who died without ever having an opportunity to know and serve Jehovah? 	 10 Kae pefea te fia piliona o tino kolā ko ‵mate e aunoa mo se avanoaga ke iloa kae tavini atu ki a Ieova?


CONTRIBUTE TO A WHOLESOME SPIRIT IN GOD’S ORGANIZATION 	 A TAU KILOKILOGA ‵LEI E AOGA KI TE FAKAPOTOPOTOGA KĀTOA


WHAT GOD HAS DONE 	 MEA KO OTI NE FAI NE TE ATUA


Do you know what made Ezra an effective teacher? 	 E iloa ne koe me se a te mea ne fai ei a Esela mo fai se faiakoga apo?


That is so, even though about 40 men wrote the Bible. 	 E tonu eiloa te mea tenā, faitalia loa me ne tusi te Tusi Tapu ne tagata e toko 40.


This prayer is called the Shema, which is the first word of the verse. 	 Ne taku a te ‵talo tenei ki te Shema, telā ko te pati muamua i te fuaiupu.


14. (a) Why will the first part of the great tribulation be cut short? (b) What will “the sign of the Son of man” mean for Jehovah’s people? 	 14. (a) Kaia ka fakamu‵tana fua i ei a aso e fakaoko mai ei a te fakalavelave lasi? (e) Se a te uiga o te “fakailoga o te Tama a te Tagata” ki tino o Ieova?


Regarding one of these individuals, Don relates: “A homeless man named Peter was one of the dirtiest men I had ever seen in the back alleys. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne Don se mea e uiga ki se tokotasi o latou konei: “E tokotasi te tagata e seai sena fale e igoa ki a Peter, tasi o toe tagata lailai eiloa ne lavea ne au i auala.


If you have become involved in serious sin, act now to restore your friendship with Jehovah. 	 Kafai ne fai ne koe se agasala matagā, gasuesue nei o faka‵lei tou va fakataugasoa mo Ieova.


There are two seemingly contradictory aspects of drawing close to God. 	 E lua auala ke fakapili‵pili atu ei tatou ki te Atua kolā e foliga mai me e fe‵paki.


(Ruth 3:2) After the grain was passed through a sieve to remove pebbles and the like, it was ready for storage or grinding. 	 (Luta 3:2) Kafai ko oti ne faka‵ma a fuaga ki se mea faka‵ma ke tapale keatea ei a mea sē aogā, ko mafai ei o tausi io me ave o tuki a fuaga konā.


(Job 3:3; 29:2) When calamity strikes, who does not long for the former days? 	 (Iopu 3:3; 29:2) Kafai ko fepaki koe mo se fakalavelave, ko oi ka se manako ke toe foki ki aso ‵lei kolā ko ‵teka?


14 When Jesus said that “life does not result from the things he possesses,” the word used here for “life” in Luke’s Gospel (Greek, zo·eʹ) refers, not to the manner or style of living, but to life itself, life in the absolute sense.* Jesus was saying that whether we are rich or poor, whether we live in luxury or we barely eke out an existence, we do not have complete control over how long we may live or whether we will even be alive tomorrow. 	 14 I te taimi ne fai mai ei a Iesu, “me i te olaga tonu o te tino e se fakavae i luga i te uke o ana mea,” a te pati ne ‵fuli i konei ki te “olaga” i te Evagelia a Luka (i te ‵gana Eleni ko te zo·eʹ), e se fakauiga ki te tulaga o te olaga, kae ki te olaga eiloa.* E fai mai a Iesu me faitalia te maumea io me ko te ma‵tiva o tatou, faitalia me e uke ‵tou kope io me faigata o maua a mea e tausi ei te ola, e se pule tatou i te taimi e ola ei tatou io me e se iloa ne tatou me e ola tatou i te aso ma taeao io me ikai.


Rather, they will “stand still and see the salvation of Jehovah” in their behalf. 	 I lō te fai penā, ka ‘‵tu fua latou i olotou tulaga ko faka‵tali i ei ke avatu ne Ieova te manumalo’ ki a latou.


Second, we need to learn just what is involved in trusting in Jehovah. 	 Muamua la, e ‵tau o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai mea kolā e taofi aka ei te mauaga o te loto talitonu penā.


He wrote: “Expectation postponed is making the heart sick.” 	 Ne tusi mai a ia: “Kafai ko se taunu te fakamoemoega, ko tena uiga, ko te loto foki ko fanoanoa.”


4 What Is God’s View of Alcohol? 	 23 E Fesili Mai ‵Tou Kau Fai‵tau


Rather, they taught them to become disciples of Jesus, organized them into congregations, and trained them so that they in turn could preach the good news and make disciples. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne akoako ne latou a latou eiloa ke fai mo fai ne soko o Iesu, ne fakatokagina latou ki fakapotopotoga, kae fakaakoako foki ko te mea ke mafai ne latou o talai atu te tala ‵lei kae fai foki a soko.


What blessings await those who maintain their hope firm to the end? 	 Ne a fakamanuiaga ka maua ne tino kolā e tu ‵mautakitaki i te lotou fakamoemoega ke oko ki te gataga?


Soon, Jehovah’s servants will be attacked by the forces of Gog of Magog. 	 Ko se leva nei, kae ka oso atu a kautau a Koku mai Makoku ki tavini a Ieova.


Jehovah’s willingness to do so for thousands of years demonstrates that he possesses these marvelous qualities to a perfect degree, and for that we should be most grateful. 	 A te loto fiafia o Ieova ke fa‵ki i te fia afe o tausaga e fakaasi mai i ei me e maua ne ia a uiga fakaofoofogia konei i se auala ‵lei katoatoa, kae e ‵tau o loto fakafetai tatou ki ei.


(Psalm 119:1) The psalmist reminds us that ‘the substance of God’s word is truth.’ 	 (Salamo 119:1) E fakamasaua mai foki te faisalamo ki a tatou me i te ‘‵kano tonu o tulafono a te Atua ko te munatonu tenā.’


19 Christian shepherds are appointed by holy spirit and seek to be led by it. 	 19 E filifili a tausi mamoe Kelisiano ne te agaga tapu kae e ‵sala atu eiloa ke takitaki latou ne ia.


Jesus had come to God’s spiritual temple, and a time for inspection arrived. 	 Ko oti ne oko mai a Iesu ki te faletapu faka-te-agaga o te Atua, kae ko oko mai te taimi e fai ei te asiga.


Then an honest self-examination is in order. 	 Ko ‵tau ei o fai ne koe se iloiloga mo te fakamaoni e uiga ki a koe eiloa.


Jehovah has entrusted us with a number of sacred things, such as our relationship with him and his organization, the ransom, the Bible, and our Kingdom hope. 	 Ko oti ne tuku mai ne Ieova ki a tatou a mea faka-te-agaga e uke, e pelā mo te ‵tou fesokotakiga mo ia mo tena fakapotopotoga, te taulaga togiola, te Tusi Tapu mo te ‵tou fakamoemoega.


And this is not going to stop. 	 Kae ka se gata eiloa a te mea tenei.


The Bible reports that the man did so. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu me ne sasale eiloa te tagata tenā.


(2 Tim. 4:3, 4) Some disregard God’s Word altogether. 	 (2 Timoteo 4:3, 4) E fakaseaoga katoatoa ne nisi tino a te Muna a te Atua.


Set the example by honoring your mate. 	 Fakaasi atu te uiga āva ki tau avaga.


She came across an old diary containing the contact address that Stella had given her for the Punjabi congregation. 	 Ne maua ne tou fafine se tusi mua e tusi i ei a te fakatuatusi telā ne tuku atu ne Stella ke fesokotaki a ia ki te fakapotopotoga Punjabi.


If he is to help his family to stay awake spiritually, though, he must prove to be more than just a breadwinner. 	 Kae kafai e fesoasoani atu a ia ki tena kāiga ke mataala i te feitu faka-te-agaga, e ‵tau o uke atu ana mea e fai i lō te ‵lago atu fua ki tena kāiga i mea tau tupe.


We show such faith by our persistence. 	 E fakaasi atu ne tatou a te vaegā fakatuanaki penā mai i te fai faeloa.


He knocked on the door of an apartment, and a young woman appeared. 	 Ne tukituki atu a ia i se mataloa o se potu e tasi, kae fakasae mai ei se tamafine.


We should cultivate humility as we guard against sinful tendencies and maintain a proper view of privileges and responsibilities. 	 E ‵tau o ati aka ne tatou te loto maulalo e pelā me se puipuiga ki ‵tou manakoga agasala kae fakatumau se kilokiloga ‵lei e uiga ki tauliaga mo tiute i loto i te fakapotopotoga.


How should that insight influence your priorities, use of the Internet, and choice of associates and entertainment? 	 E fakamalosi aka pefea ne te iloaga tenā a mea kolā e ‵tau o fakamuamua ne koe, te fakaaogaga o te itaneti, mo te filifiliga o taugasoa mo fakafiafiaga?


Plainly, therefore, not all that happens on earth today is God’s will. 	 Tela la, e mautinoa eiloa me e se ‵tupu a mea katoa i te lalolagi nei ona ko te loto o te Atua.


13 Read Zechariah 12:7, 8. 	 13 Faitau te Sakalia 12:7, 8, Tusi Paia, Samoa.


They Had Abiding Faith 	 Ne Tumau te Lotou Fakatuanaki


All the evidence indicates that this captivity ended in 1919 when anointed Christians were gathered into the restored congregation. 	 Mai fakamaoniga katoa ne maua, e fakaasi mai i ei me ne gata atu a te ‵nofo fakapagota o tino o Atua i te 1919, i te taimi ne toe fakamaopoopo mai ei a te kau fakaekegina ke toe fakatu aka te fakapotopotoga.


9 Having a full share in the preaching work also helps us to keep in step with Jehovah’s organization. 	 9 A te kau katoatoa atu ki te galuega talai e fesoasoani mai foki ke tumau tatou i te olo tasi mo te fakapotopotoga a Ieova.


Further proof of his appointment was evident when he later performed a miracle by dividing the waters of the Jordan River. 	 Ne toe fakatalitonu mai a tena filifiliga mo fai se pelofeta i te taimi ne fai ei ne ia se vavega fakamuli ifo i te ‵vaeluaga o vai o te Iolitana.


WHAT ARE THE LIMITS OF SATAN’S POWER? 	 NE A TAPULĀ O TE MALOSI O SATANI?


That Mary was among those blessed in this way shows that she and the other women who received the holy spirit were chosen to be a part of Jesus’ heavenly Kingdom. 	 A te aofia o Malia i tino kolā ne fakamanuiagina i te feitu tenei e fakaasi mai i ei me i tou fafine mo nisi fafine kolā ne maua ne latou te agaga tapu ne filifili ke aofia i te Malo faka-te-lagi o Iesu.


(Read Exodus 35:30-35.) 	 (Faitau te Esoto 35:30-35.)


Her giving attitude must have brought her happiness because, as Jesus said, “there is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.” 	 Ko tena uiga fesoasoani ne maua ei ne tou fafine a te fiafia me e pelā mo muna a Iesu, “e sili atu te manuia [io me ko te fiafia] o te tino telā e tuku atu fua ana mea i lō o te tino telā e talia ne ia.”


Thankfully, the answer is no. 	 A te tali ki ei ko te ikai.


7 Of course, those who actively support the anointed remnant will likewise feel Gog’s fury. These prospective members of God’s “new earth” are “a great crowd” called “out of all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues.” 	 A tino o te Atua kolā ka maua te avanoaga ke ‵nofo i te “lalolagi fou” ko te “vaitino tokouke” kolā ne o‵mai “mai fenua katoa, matakāiga, tino valevale, ‵gana.”


Rather, he did what Jehovah specifically said kings should not do. 	 Kae ne fai eiloa ne ia a mea kolā ne fai ‵tonu mai a Ieova ke sē fai ne tupu.


(Matthew 16:24) Here he outlined three things that we must do. 	 (Mataio 16:24) E fakaasi mai ne ia i konei a mea e tolu kolā e ‵tau o fai ne tatou.


13 To benefit fully from such “food supplies” provided at the proper time, we need to have good feeding habits. 	 13 E ‵tau o iloa ne tatou o ‵kai faka‵lei ko te mea ke maua ne tatou a mea aogā mai i vaegā “meakai” kolā e tuku mai i te taimi tonu.


(Revelation 12:10) By our faithful endurance, we can show that his accusations are unfounded. 	 (Fakaasiga 12:10) Mai te ‵tou kufaki mo te fakamaoni e fakaasi atu ei ne tatou a te ‵se o ana ‵losiga.


We too can draw strength from fellow worshipers. 14, 15. 	 E mafai foki ne tatou o maua te malosi mai ‵tou taina tapuaki.


Barak wasted no time in following Jehovah’s instructions. 	 Ne fai fakavave eiloa ne Palako a fakatonuga a Ieova.


Jesus said: “The days will come upon you when your enemies will build around you a fortification of pointed stakes and will encircle you and besiege you from every side. 	 Muna Iesu: “Me ka oko mai eiloa a aso ka faite fakatamilo ei ne ou fili se ‵pui ki lakau ko oti ne fakamakai‵kai kae ka nikoi ne latou a koe kae oso atu ki a koe mai i feitu katoa.


(Proverbs 27:11) What a unique privilege that is! 	 (Faataoto 27:11, NW) Ma‵faga o tauliaga gali tenā!


(Hebrews 11:13) Is such a thing possible? 	 (Epelu 11:13) E mata, e mafai o tupu te mea tenā?


What the Fear of God Means 	 Te Uiga o te Mataku ki te Atua


Jesus taught what about the best way of life? 	 Se a te mea ne akoako mai ne Iesu e uiga ki te ‵toe olaga ‵lei?


The haughty, the proud, cannot grasp the precious truths of God’s Word. 	 E se mafai o malama‵lama a tino fakamata‵mata kae fiasili i te munatonu tāua i te Muna a te Atua.


“Many of those who had listened to the speech believed, and the number of the men became about five thousand.” 	 “Ne tali‵tonu a te tokoukega o latou kolā ne fakalogo‵logo ki te lā talaiga; kae kati ko tai katoa te lima afe o latou.”


What is required of a Christian if he is to serve as an elder or a ministerial servant? 	 Tino Kolā e Fai Pelā me ne Meaalofa


(Luke 22:42) Ask yourself, ‘Do I obey God even when doing so is not easy?’ 	 (Luka 22:42) Fesili ifo ki a koe, ‘E mata, e fakalogo atu au ki te Atua faitalia me e se faigofie ke fai penā?’


(Deut. 17:17) In fact, Solomon married many foreign women. 	 (Teutelonome 17:17) Ne avaga a Solomona ki fāfine fakaa‵tea e tokouke.


9 In addition to loving God, there are many reasons why we cultivate love for his Son. 	 9 I tafa o te alofa ki te Atua, e uke a pogai e fakamalosi aka ei ne tatou a te alofa ki tena Tama.


I became so proud that I dismissed the counsel from the elders and drew away from the congregation.” 	 Ne fakamatamata eiloa au me ne fakaseaoga ne au a pati polopoloki a toeaina kae ko gasolo o ‵mao keatea au mai te fakapotopotoga.”


In another survey in that country, nearly a quarter of those who responded admitted that they did not know how to interact with children. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne te suā sukesukega telā ne fai i te fenua foki eiloa tenā me toeitiiti ko kātoa te kuata o tino kolā ne taku ‵tonu atu me e se iloa ne latou o sau‵tala faka‵lei mo olotou tama‵liki.


THE LORD’S EVENING MEAL—WHAT DAY? 	 TE ‵KAIGA A TE ALIKI I TE AFIAFI —SE A TE ASO?


TO “THE DESERT PLAINS OF JERICHO” 	 KI “TE KOGĀ KOGA LAUGATASI I TAFA O IELIKO”


21 Essentially, people felt refreshed by Jesus, uplifted and encouraged. Where God’s Law was definite, it meant what it said. If it seemed general, their conscience would come more into play and they could show their love for God by their decisions. 	 Kae kafai se mea telā e ‵tau o filifili ki ei a tino katoa, ko fakagalue aka ei olotou loto lagona kae e mafai o fakaasi atu te lotou a‵lofa ki te Atua e auala i olotou fakaikuga.


Besides helping me to get control of my life, the Bible also improved our family. 	 I tafa o te fesoasoani mai ke pule faka‵lei atu ki toku olaga, ne fesoasoani mai te Tusi Tapu ke momea aka te ‵lei o te olaga o te motou kāiga.


HOW DO WE BENEFIT SPIRITUALLY WHEN WE UNDERSTAND . . . 	 E AOGA PEFEA KI A TATOU I TE FEITU FAKA-TE-AGAGA MĀFAI KO MALAMALAMA TATOU I TE . . .


6 Think, too, of what a powerful weapon the Bible is in our spiritual warfare. 	 6 Mafaufau foki ki te malosi o te meatau ko te Tusi Tapu i te ‵tou taua faka-te-agaga.


Happily, David dealt with the problem like a man—a spiritual man. 	 Se mea fakafiafia, me ne fakafesagai atu a Tavita ki te fakalavelave tenā e pelā me se tagata—se tagata e malosi i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


She was endeavoring to be honest in all things, since the Witnesses place great emphasis on honesty and other Christian qualities. 	 Ne taumafai eiloa a ia ke fakamaoni i mea katoa, me e faka‵mafa malosi ne te kau Molimau te fakamaoni mo nisi amioga ‵tau a Kelisiano.


(Philippians 3:8) Paul gladly said no to things of little value so that he could continue to say yes to God. 5. 	 (Filipi 3:8) Ne fiafia eiloa a Paulo o ‵teke atu ki mea kolā e se aogā ko te mea ke tumau eiloa te talia ne ia o mea kolā e loto ki ei te Atua.


In order for him to become “the chief cornerstone,” he had to be resurrected.—w17.12, pp. 9-10. 	 Ko te mea ke fai a ia pelā me ko te “fatu tulimanu tafasili i te aoga,” ne ‵tau o toe fakatu aka a ia.—w17.12, itu. 9-10.


[Box/Diagram on page 13] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 11]


(Gen. 3:15) This bruising occurred when Jesus was put to death by God’s enemies. 	 (Kenese 3:15) Ne lavea atu a te pakiaga tenei i te taimi ne tamate ei a Iesu ne fili o te Atua.


4 How, though, did Jehovah view Asa’s course? 	 4 Kae pefea te kilokiloga a Ieova ki te aofaga a Asa?


14, 15. (a) What “valueless thing” stumbled many in Jeremiah’s day? (b) Why were the words of Moses valuable? 	 14, 15. (a) Ne a ‘mea se aogā’ kolā ne fakavāivāi atu ki tino e tokouke i aso o Ielemia? (e) Kaia ne aogā ei a pati a Mose?


3. What was the purpose and benefit of meetings held by the early Christians? 3 To learn the truth, early Christians met as congregations, often in private homes. 	 3 E maopoopo sāle a Kelisiano i aso mua e pelā me se fakapotopotoga, i fale o tino, ke tau‵loto ki te munatonu.


Of Great Value to Us 	 E Tāua ‵ki ki a Tatou


15. (a) What can we learn about forgiveness from Job? (b) How can prayer help us to show a pleasing spirit? 	 15. (a) Ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou e uiga ki te loto fakamagalo mai i a Iopu? (e) E fesoasoani mai pefea te faiga o ‵talo ke fakaasi atu se kilokiloga tonu?


In the pages of God’s inspired Word, the Bible. 	 E maua ne koe i te Muna fakaosofia a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu.


11 For example, David refers to a trusted friend, one who used to eat bread with him, as betraying him. 	 11 Ne fakasino atu Tavita i se taimi ki se taugasoa ne fakatalitonugina, telā ne ‵kai fakatasi sāle laua, e pelā me ko fai fili ki a ia.


Many feel that even mistaken beliefs cause little harm to anyone. 	 E pelā mo te tokoukega o tino e leake latou me i talitonuga kolā e fakatau ‵se sāle i ei a tino, e se ‵lasi a fakalavelave e ‵tupu mai i ei.


Is there a single parent struggling to raise her children in the way of the truth? 	 E mata, e isi se fafine e seai sena avaga telā e taumafai malosi o putiputi aka ana tama‵liki i te auala o te munatonu?


5 So when Paul said to his fellow believers, “We are not the sort that shrink back to destruction,” he meant that he and his faithful Christian readers were determined never to turn away from Jehovah and stop serving him. 	 5 Tela la, i te taimi ne fai atu ei a Paulo ki nisi taina tali‵tonu me i “a tatou e se ne tino e ‵tau o toe ‵foki ki tua ki te malaia,” ne fakauiga ana pati me ne fakaiku aka ne latou mo tino Kelisiano fakamaoni kolā ne fai‵tau ki tena tusi me ka se toe ‵fulitua atu latou ki a Ieova io me taofi aka te lotou taviniga ki a ia.


(Exodus 20:14) But Jesus revealed a principle behind that command by saying: “Everyone that keeps on looking at a woman so as to have a passion for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” 	 (Esoto 20:14) Kae ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu se fakatakitakiga fakavae mai tua o te fakatonuga tenā, i ana muna: “So se tino e onoono atu ki se fafine kae manako ki ei tena loto, ko mulilua a ia i te loto.”


(Jeremiah 31:31-34) He declares them righteous as “sons” and deals with them as if they were perfect. 	 (Ielemia 31:31-34) E takuamiotonugina ne ia latou pelā me ne “tamapuke” kae e kilo atu foki ki a latou e pelā me ne tino ‵lei katoatoa.


For decades now, researchers have intensely studied the effect that a parent’s religious beliefs have on children. 	 Mō se fia sefulu tausaga, ne tauloto malosi a tino suke‵suke ki te auala e pokotia ei a tama‵liki i talitonuga a olotou mātua.


(Revelation 16:14; 17:14) Yes, our King is moving ahead to final victory and will soon “complete his conquest.” 	 (Fakaasiga 16:14; 17:14) Ao, ka gasolo atu ki mua te ‵tou tupu ki te ‵toe manumaloga sili kae ka “tau e pela mo se tino e manumalo sale i taua.”


Centuries later, descendants of Noah through his son Shem came into bondage in Egypt. 	 I te fia o senitenali mai tua ifo i ei, ne puke fakapagota a tino i te gafa o Noa mai i a Semu i Aikupito.


Greek scientist Aristotle, of the fourth century B.C.E., taught that decay happens only on the earth, while the starry heavens could never change or decay. 	 A te saienitisi Eleni ko Aristotle, i te 4 senitenali T.L.M, ne akoako ne ia me ko te lalolagi fua ka galo atu malielie, kae ko te lagi e se maua o galo.


Do you similarly put forth earnest effort? 	 E mata, e fai foki ne koe a taumafaiga e uke?


He determines what mankind’s future will be. 	 E fakaiku aka ne ia a te vaegā olaga ka ola ei a tino i aso mai mua.


(Isa. 2:3, 4; 54:13) As we learn of Jehovah’s knowledge and wisdom, we feel as did the apostle Paul, who wrote under inspiration: “O the depth of God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! 	 (Isa. 2:3, 4; 54:13) I te taimi e tauloto ei tatou ki te iloaga mo te poto o Ieova, e ‵pau eiloa ‵tou lagonaga mo te apositolo ko Paulo, telā ne fakaosofia ke tusi mai: “Ko tafaga la te ‵poko o te maumea mo te poto mo te iloa o te Atua!


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19 If we have a proper attitude, we will follow Jesus’ admonition: “Hence when you go making gifts of mercy, do not blow a trumpet ahead of you, just as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be glorified by men. 	 19 Kafai e tonu te ‵tou fakamoemoega, ka tau‵tali atu eiloa tatou i te fakatonuga a Iesu: “Tela la, kafai ko avatu au meaalofa, ke se fakatagi ne koe a te pu, e pelā mo te faiga a tino fia amiotonu i fale tapuaki mo auala, ko te mea ke tavaegina latou ne tino.


Jehovah’s Witnesses followed Jesus’ admonition to stay politically neutral and to be “no part of the world,” so they did not vote. 	 Ne faka‵logo eiloa a Molimau a Ieova ki te fakatonuga a Iesu ke se ‵kau atu ki mea fakapolitiki me “e se ne tino o te lalolagi latou,” telā ne seki palota ei latou.


Here Jesus sets the standard for evaluating whether religious teachings are “the truth.” 	 Ne tuku mai ne Iesu i konei a te tulaga ke iloilo aka ei me i akoakoga fakalotu ko “te munatonu” io me ikai.


DO YOU REMEMBER? 	 E Masaua ne Koe?


The pioneer ministers were so patient with me and often rearranged their plans on my bad days. 	 Ne lasi te kufaki o tavini paenia i a au kae ne ‵fuli sāle olotou palani i aso kolā ne masaki malosi ei au.


(Gen. 2:24) Jehovah said that when he performed the first human marriage. 	 (Kene. 2:24) Konā a pati ne fai atu ne Ieova i te taimi ne fai ei ne ia te fakaipoipoga muamua a te tauavaga.


18 The apostle Paul faced many pressures in his ministry, just as we do. In his day Christianity was misrepresented to the authorities, and he sometimes endeavored to correct those false impressions or to establish the preaching work legally. 	 Ne taku atu a pati ‵loi ki tino ga‵lue i te malo e uiga ki te Lotu Kelisiano i ana aso, kae ne taumafai a ia i nisi taimi ke faka‵tonu aka a fakamatalaga ‵loi konā io me ke ave tena tagi ki te fono ko te mea ke faka‵mautakitaki aka ei te galuega talai e ‵tusa mo tulafono a malo.


12 Jehoshaphat and his people followed Jahaziel’s God-given direction. 	 12 Ne tau‵tali a Iosefatu mo ana tino i fakatonuga a te Atua kolā ne tuku atu ne Iasielu.


But if you people offer up to me whole burnt offerings, even in your gift offerings I shall find no pleasure, and on your communion sacrifices of fatlings I shall not look. 	 Kafai e ofo mai ne koutou ki a au otou taulaga ‵sunu mo taulaga ki meakai, e se talia lele eiloa ne au; e se talia foki ne au a manu vae fa ne fagai ne koutou ke puta mō fai otou taulaga ki a au.


(Micah 4:1-4) The publishers of this magazine will be happy to help you identify those true worshippers. 	 (Mika 4:1-4) E fia‵fia malosi a tino kolā e ‵lomi ne latou te mekesini tenei o fesoasoani atu ke iloa ne koe a tino tapuaki ‵tonu konā.


Somehow that knowledge reached Abraham and touched his heart. 	 Kāti e isi loa se auala ne oko atu ei te iloaga tenā ki a Apelaamo kae fai ei ke otia tena loto.


What Is Advancement? 	 Se a te Gasolo ki Mua i te Feitu Faka-te-Agaga?


‘Draw up’ what is in it by using kind questions that reflect personal interest in the individual. 	 Ke “aumai ki tua” a mea i te loto mai i te fakaaogaga o vaegā fesili kolā e fakaasi atu ei tou fiafia tonu ki te tino tenā.


(Read Isaiah 53:5, 6, 12.) 	 (Faitau te Isaia 53:5, 6, 12.)


Why, he sacrificed his own life for his disciples! 	 Me ne tuku atu ne ia tena olaga e pelā me se taulaga mō ana soko!


Whenever things went wrong, he flew into a violent rage and broke things. 	 I so se taimi e se fiafia a ia, e kaitaua vave a ia kae ofa ne ia a mea.


Why is this so? 	 Kaia ko fai ei penei?


7 The Bible is no mere collection of unrelated Jewish and Christian literature. 	 7 A te Tusi Tapu e sē se tusi fua ki mea faka-Iutaia io me se tusi faka-Kelisiano.


3 Isaiah likewise spoke of the darkness afflicting mankind. (Isaiah 8:22; 59:9) However, looking forward to our day, he foretold under inspiration that even in these dark times, Jehovah would brighten the outlook of those who love light. 	 (Isaia 8:22; 59:9) Kae ne fakamalosi atu ne te agaga tapu a Isaia ke ‵valo mai e uiga ki ‵tou aso nei, me ka fakamaina atu ne Ieova te mainaga ki tino kolā e a‵lofa ki te mainaga i taimi konei o te pouliga.


(Exodus 19:1) The fourth of those commandments stated, in part: “Remembering the sabbath day to hold it sacred, you are to render service and you must do all your work six days. 	 (Esoto 19:1) E fai mai penei a te fa o tulafono konā: “Ke tausi kae faka‵malu ne koutou te Sapati.


(Acts 13:48) Yes, we desire to help as many as possible to share in the spiritual prosperity that we now enjoy. 	 (Galuega 13:48) E tonu, e ma‵nako eiloa tatou o fesoasoani atu ki so se tino ke maua ne latou te maumea faka-te-agaga telā ko maua nei ne tatou.


But then the “newness” can wear off as time goes by. 	 Kae e mafai o galo atu te “fou” tenā māfai ko tai leva koe i ei.


The Bible account says: “After being baptized, Jesus immediately came up from the water; and look! the heavens were opened up, and he saw God’s spirit descending like a dove and coming upon him. 	 E fai mai te tala i te Tusi Tapu: “I tena otiga ne papatiso ne fanaka eiloa a Iesu mai te vai, kae kiloke! ne matala te lagi, kae ne matea ne Ioane a te agaga o te Atua e fanaifo e pelā me se lupe i luga i a Iesu.


It may also involve difficulties and heartaches connected with the rearing of their children. 	 E mafai foki o aofia i ei a fakalavelave mo logo‵maega kolā e aofia i te putiakaga o lā tama‵liki.


Imagine—humans being released from death, and the pain and outcry it causes gone forever! 	 Ke na mafaufau ki ei—ka se toe ‵mate a tino, kae ka palele atu ki te se-gata-mai te ‵mae mo te tagi!


When he allowed his enemies to arrest him in the garden of Gethsemane, it was not because he could not defend himself. 	 E se fai pelā me ne seki mafai ne Iesu o puipui a ia mai ana fili i te taimi ne olo atu ei o puke fakapagota a ia i te fatoaga i Ketesemane.


Jesus’ death is thus an expression not only of God’s unfailing justice but, more specially, of his great love for humans. 	 Tela la, a te mate o Iesu se fakaasiga o te fakamaoni o te Atua ki te faiga o fakamasinoga ‵tonu, kae maise eiloa tena alofa lasi mō tino.


(Matthew 24:45) Voluntarily contributing our time, effort, and resources in cooperation with this arrangement is a fine way for us to display mercy. 	 (Mataio 24:45) A te lotomalie o fakaaogā ‵tou taimi, ‵tou malosi, mo ‵tou kope o fesoasoani atu i vaegā taimi penei se auala ‵lei eiloa ke fakaasi atu ei te alofa ‵nau.


This is the most powerful force in the universe. 	 Tenei eiloa te ‵toe ‵mana malosi i te lagi mo te lalolagi.


Eglon 	 Ielusalema


(2 Timothy 3:1-5) Since we are living deep in the last days of this wicked system of things, let us keep praying for divine help so that we can continue to observe Jehovah’s reminders and thus ‘keep on guard according to his word.’—Psalm 119:9. 	 (2 Timoteo 3:1-5) Me ko nofo atu tatou i te ‵toe vaitaimi o aso fakaoti o te fakanofonofoga masei tenei, ke na ‵talo atu faeloa tatou ke maua te fesoasoani mai te Atua ko te mea ke tumau tatou i te faka‵logo ki akoakoga mai i a Ieova kae ‘fakalogo ki ana tulafono.’—Salamo 119:9.


Detailed boundaries of the land are defined. The inheritance is to be decided by lot. 	 Ne fakaasi manino atu a tuakoi o te fenua. Ne vaevae a te laukele e ‵tusa mo te lasi io me ko te foliki o matakāiga takitasi mai te faiga o te vili.


Jehovah is watching us to see whether we will abide by his command not to have contact with anyone who is disfellowshipped.—Read 1 Corinthians 5:11-13. 	 E ‵tau o a‵lofa fakamaoni tatou ki a Ieova. E kilokilo mai a Ieova ki a tatou me e tau‵tali i tena fakatonuga ke sē fesokotaki atu ki so se tino telā e fakatea.—Faitau te 1 Kolinito 5:11-13.


Trust in our loving God as your Helper, and he will support you emotionally in harmony with your need.—Heb. 13:6. 	 Talitonu ki te ‵tou Atua alofa e pelā me ko tou Fesoasoani, kae ka ‵lago atu a ia ki a koe i feitu tau lagonaga kolā e fetaui ‵lei mo tou manakoga.—Epelu 13:6.


What did God’s directions for kings involve? 4 Yes, the king that Jehovah would choose for his worshipers was to make a personal copy of writings that you can find in your Bible. 	 4 A te ‵tonuga loa, e ‵tau o fai ne te tupu telā e filifili aka ne Ieova sena kopi totino o tusitusiga kolā e mafai o maua ne koe i tau Tusi Tapu.


(Ps. 32:8) How does Jehovah give us advice? 	 (Salamo 32:8) E tuku mai pefea ne Ieova a manatu fakatonutonu?


3 Since being clean, holy, and undefiled are such important factors in true worship, anyone desiring to gain God’s approval should be seriously concerned with measuring up in this area. 	 3 Ona ko te tāua o te ‵mā, te tapu mo te se lailai i te tapuakiga tonu, so se tino telā e fia maua ne ia te taliaga a te Atua, e ‵tau o mafaufau ‵mafa ki te fakafetauiga o tena olaga ki mea konei.


If our first parents, Adam and Eve, had not pursued a course of sin, they would have had a close relationship with Jehovah God eternally on a paradise earth. 	 Moi ne seki agasala ‵tou mātua muamua, ko Atamu mo Eva, penei e maua eiloa ne laua se fesokotakiga ‵lei mo Ieova te Atua ki te se-gata-mai i te lalolagi palataiso.


Are you married? 	 A koe ko oti ne avaga?


The reassuring doctor who sets a broken bone speaks positively of the benefits of the procedure. 	 E faipati faka‵lei atu a te tufuga tenā e uiga ki mea aogā ka iku mai i ei.


22 By giving glory to Jehovah, you are blessed in many ways. 	 22 Mai te faka‵malu atu ki a Ieova, e fakamanuiagina eiloa koe i auala e uke.


• important for Christians to cultivate? 	 • tāua ei ke ‵toki ne Kelisiano?


While Noah and his family were preserved alive, that ungodly world was deluged with water. 	 E ui eiloa ne ‵sao a Noa mo tena kāiga, ne faka‵fonu te lalolagi sē amioatua tenā ki te vai.


2:1, 6—What is Jehovah’s “footstool” and his “booth”? 	 2:1, 6, NW—Se a te “mea tuku vae” mo te “fale” o Ieova?


4. What can we learn from the fact that Jehovah “takes away” every branch not bearing fruit? 	 4 I te tala fakatusa e uiga ki te vine, e ‘‵kati keatea’ ne Ieova a kaulā kolā e se ‵fua.


(Acts 9:15) The Lord Jesus said that about a new convert to Christianity, the Jewish man who became known as the apostle Paul. 	 (Galu. 9:15) Ne faipati a te Aliki ko Iesu e uiga ki se tino fou telā ka ‵fuli pelā me se Kelisiano, ko te tagata Iutaia telā ne fakaigoa ki te apositolo ko Paulo.