(Gal. 5:19-21) A real test as to which spirit influences us comes, not when things are going well, but when they are not, such as if a Christian brother or sister ignores us, offends us, or even sins against us. 	 (Kalatia 5:19-21) A te tofotofoga tonu e uiga ki te auala e fakamalosi ei ne te agaga tatou, e se māfua mai māfai e oloolo ‵lei a mea, kae māfai e se saga mai ki a tatou se taina io me se tuagane Kelisiano, e fakafanoanoa ne ia tatou, io me agasala mai ki a tatou.


(Heb. 6:10) What material advantages can the world offer that would come anywhere near the spiritual blessings that we now enjoy and will enjoy in the future?—Read Mark 10:28-30. 	 (Epelu 6:10) Ne a mea faka-te-foitino e ofo mai ne te lalolagi e mafai o tai fakapili‵pili mai ki fakamanuiaga faka-te-agaga kolā ko maua nei ne tatou kae ka fia‵fia foki ki ei i te taimi mai mua?—Faitau te Maleko 10:28-30.


17 We have considered a number of bad practices that Christians must strip off and keep off. 	 17 Ko oti ne mafau‵fau tatou ki nai faifaiga ma‵sei kolā e ‵tau o tapale kae ‵pei keatea ne Kelisiano.


However, those who served Jehovah escaped that tribulation.—Mark 13:14-20. 	 Kae ko tino kolā ne tavini atu ki a Ieova ne ‵sao i te fakalavelave tenā.—Maleko 13:14-20.


I learned a lot about the happiness of giving in those early days.—Matt. 25:31-33; Acts 20:35. 	 Ne tauloto ne au a mea e uke e uiga ki te fiafia telā e maua mai i te tuku atu i aso konā.—Mata. 25:31-33; Galu. 20:35.


For more information, select the link “Make a Donation to Our Worldwide Work” at the bottom of any page on jw.org, or contact the branch office. 	 Ke maua a fakamatalaga e uke atu, ke filifili aka te auala i te itaneti ki te “Make a Donation to Our World-wide Work” i te fakaotiga o so se itulau i te jw.org, io me fesokotaki atu ki te ofisa lagolago.


3 You have perhaps noted that Jehovah’s reminders at times include messages of warning. 	 3 E se taumate ne matea ne koe i fakamasauaga a Ieova e aofia i ei a faka‵pulaga i nisi taimi.


8 Whether we realize it or not, we are all deeply influenced by our culture. 	 8 E lasi ‵ki te fakamalosiga a ‵tou tuu mo aganuu ki a tatou, faitalia me masaua ne tatou io me ikai.


Adrianna, another pioneer, comments: “People’s lives can be a mess when they rely on their own wisdom. 	 E fai mai te suā paenia ko Adrianna: “E mafai o fai valevale a olaga o tino māfai e fakalago‵lago latou ki olotou poto totino.


The question that each of us should consider is, ‘Can I use my freedom to give greater support to the Kingdom work?’ 	 Tenei la te fesili telā e ‵tau o mafau‵fau ifo tatou ki ei: ‘E mafai ne au o fakaaoga toku saolotoga ke ‵lago malosi atu ki galuega o te Malo o te Atua?’


Jesus well knew that the gift of tongues would cease relatively soon after the formation of the Christian congregation. 	 Ne iloa ‵lei ne Iesu me i te meaalofa o te faipati fakavavega i ‵gana valevale ka pili o fakagata mai tua malie ifo fua o te fakatuakaga o te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


In recent years, restrictions have been lifted in Eastern Europe, parts of Africa, and other lands, allowing the good news of God’s established Kingdom to flourish in hitherto untouched territories. 	 I tausaga fakamuli nei, ne ave keatea a taofiga o te galuega i Eulopa ki Saegāla, nisi fenua i Afelika, mo nisi atufenua aka, kae ne tupu malosi aka i ei te tala ‵lei o te Malo telā ko oti ne fakatu aka ne te Atua i fenua kolā ne seki oko atu muamua ki ei.


Yet, the disciple James wrote: “When under trial, let no one say: ‘I am being tried by God.’ 	 Kae ne tusi mai te soko ko Iakopo: “Kafai e fakaosoosogina se tino, ke sa manatu ake pelā, ‘Au ko fakaosoosogina ne te Atua.’


LOVED ONES RETURN: 	 KA TOE‵TU MAI ‵TOU TINO PELE:


(Isaiah 60:7b) Jehovah graciously accepts the offerings and the service of these foreigners. 	 (Isaia 60:7e) E talia eiloa mo te loto fiafia ne Ieova a taulaga mo te taviniga a tino fakaa‵tea konei.


(Eccl. 7:12) Jesus taught his disciples to make spiritual values and pursuits their priority. 	 (Failauga 7:12) Ne akoako ne Iesu ana soko ke fakamuamua ne latou a te malo mo tena amiotonu.


Why did the early Christians give attention to both faith and works? 	 Kaia ne ‵saga tonu atu ei a Kelisiano i aso mua ki te fakatuanaki pelā foki mo te faiga o galuega?


Hence, likely to save his people from having to engage in warfare, Jehovah leads them by way of the wilderness of the Red Sea. 	 Tela la, ko te mea ke faka‵sao ana tino mai te aofia i taua, ne takitaki ne Ieova latou i loto i te koga lavaki ki te Tai ‵Kula.


8 For example, in the wake of last year’s terrorist attack in New York City, one Christian sister was sharing Psalm 46:1, 11 with the people she met in her ministry. 	 8 Ne fatoā oti atu nei ne tupu te fakalavelave i Niu Ioki i te tausaga ko teka kae ne fakaasi atu ne se tuagane Kelisiano a te Salamo 46:1, 11 ki so se tino telā ne fetaui mo ia i te galuega talai.


How can we get rid of hurtful thoughts and feelings? 	 E mafai pefea o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai mafaufauga mo lagonaga faka‵mae loto?


They have come out of “the sea” of mankind alienated from God and represent the resources of the nations. 	 Ne o‵mai keatea latou mai “te tai” o tino kolā ne ‵vae keatea mai te Atua.


Accepting these and doing your best will often lead to further assignments. 	 A te taliaga o mea konei mo te faiga ne koe a te ‵toe mea ‵lei ka iku atu ki te mauaga o nisi tauliaga e uke.


(2 Cor. 4:2)—w17.07, pp. 31-32. 	 (2 Koli. 4:2)—w17.07, itu. 31-32.


A pioneer shares with a worker the important contents of the Good News brochure 	 Se paenia e fakaasi atu ki se tino galue a mataupu tāua i te polosiua ko te Tala ‵Lei


Some adults are also shy about singing at the meetings. 	 E mā foki a nisi tino mā‵tua ke usu a pese i fakatasiga.


5. From ancient times, how has Jehovah taught his people? 	 5 Ne tuku mai faeloa ne Ieova a faiakoga mō ana tino.


When on earth, Jesus said to the wicked Pharisees: “The kingdom of God is in your midst,” meaning that he, the future King of that Kingdom, was among them.—Luke 17:21. 	 I te taimi koi nofo mai i te lalolagi, ne fai atu a Iesu ki Falesaio amio ma‵sei: “A te Malo o te Atua tenā eiloa i loto i a koutou,” telā ne fakauiga me e nofo atu a ia, te Tupu o te Malo i aso mai mua nei, i tafa o latou.—Luka 17:21.


However, Jonathan did not retaliate. 	 E ui i ei, ne seki taui atu ne Ionatana te kaitaua o tena tamana.


13 A recently published book entitled The Universe Explained admits that ‘gravity is the most familiar, yet the least understood, of nature’s forces.’ 	 13 Ne takutonu atu ne se tusi telā ne fatoa ‵lomi ko te Universe Explained me e ‘iloa ne tatou me e isi se kalaveti kae e foliki fua ‵tou malamalama i ei māfai e fakatusa aka ki ‵tou malamalama ki nisi malosi i te lalolagi.’


17 Albert’s wife, Irene, became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 17 Ne fai a te avaga a Alapati ko Irene e pelā me se Molimau a Ieova.


(John 10:16) First came thousands, then hundreds of thousands, and now millions are taking a stand for pure worship! 	 (Ioane 10:16) Muamua loa, ne o‵mai latou i taki afe, fakamuli ifo i taki selau afe, kae nei la ko lau i miliona ko ‵lago malosi atu nei ki te tapuakiga tonu!


As to the battle with the world outside, consider the closing prayer Jesus offered before leaving that upper room in Jerusalem. 	 I te ‵tou ‵teke atu ki te lalolagi i ‵tou tafa, e aogā ke mafau‵fau tatou ki pati i te ‵talo a Iesu telā ne fai a koi tuai o tiakina ne ia te potu tafa ki luga i Ielusalema.


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


What encouragement can we draw from what God said about the good figs? 	 Se a te fakamalosiga e maua ne tatou mai pati a te Atua e uiga ki mati ‵lei?


In Acts chapter 9, we read that the Pharisee Saul of Tarsus, while traveling to Damascus to initiate persecution of Jesus’ disciples there, saw a vision of Jesus and was struck blind. 	 I te Galuega mataupu e 9, e fai‵tau tatou me i te taimi ne faimalaga atu ei te Falesaio ko Saulo mai Taso, ki Tamaseko ke fakasauā atu ki soko o Iesu i konā, ne lavea ne ia se fakaasiga e uiga ki a Iesu kae ne ‵kivi ei a ia.


14 The superlative manifestation of Jehovah as the one performing great deeds in behalf of mankind took place when he gave his only-begotten Son—the promised Seed, Jesus Christ—as a ransom sacrifice. 	 14 A te ‵toe fakamaoniga sili loa ne fai ne Ieova mō tatou ko te taimi ne fai ei ne ia te ‵toe mea fakaofoofogia i te tukumaiga ne ia o tena Tama tokotasi—ko te Fanau ne folafolagina, ko Iesu Keliso—e pelā me se taulaga togiola.


Has the Devil not already “blinded the minds of the unbelievers” about the coming end of this system of things and the fact that Christ is now ruling God’s Kingdom? (2 Cor. 4:3-6) How often do you hear people say, “I’m not interested”? 	 E mata, ‘ko oti ne fakapouli a mafaufau o tino sē tali‵tonu’ e uiga ki te pili mai o te gataga o te fakanofonofoga masei tenei, mo te meatonu ki te pule mai nei o Keliso i te Malo o te Atua? (2 Koli. 4:3-6) E mata, e lagona sāle ne koe a tino e fai mai i a latou, “E se fia‵fia ki te talaiga”?


Probably not. 	 E se penā loa.


20:17-48—Why did Jehovah let the Benjamites defeat the other tribes twice, even though the former needed to be punished? 	 20:17-48—Kaia ne talia ei ne Ieova ke fakatakavale ne tino Peniamina a nisi matakāiga fakalua taimi, faitalia me ne ‵tau o fakasala a latou?


Myth 4: Some people are tormented after death. 	 Akoakoga ‵Se i te 4: E fakapuapuagatia a nisi tino māfai ko ‵mate.


Rather than standing out in the community, they were willing to make almost any compromise in order to blend in. 	 I lō te fia tu ‵kese, ne fia fai ne latou so se mea ke talia ei latou ne tino o te fenua.


According to one reference work, the verse can apply to humans who make God’s works “the objects of earnest and devout meditation and study.” 	 E ‵tusa mo fakamatalaga i se tusi e tasi, e mafai o fakasino atu a te fuaiupu tenā ki tino kolā e fai ne latou a galuega a te Atua e pelā me ko “te pogai e sukesuke ma‵losi ei latou kae mafaufau ‵loto ki ei.”


Called the “seed,” this One would undo the terrible ills that were set in motion by the rebellion of Adam, Eve, and Satan. 	 Ka fakaseai ne ia telā e taku ko te “fanau,” a fakalavelave faiga‵ta kolā ne kamata mai te ‵tekeatuga o Atamu, Eva, mo Satani.


What role did a girdle play in a soldier’s armor, and what does it illustrate? 	 Se a te aogā o te kafanoa io me ko te fusi ki meatau a te sotia, kae se a te mea e fakatusa ki ei?


(Matthew 27:1, 22-24) But in 1961 a stone bearing Pilate’s name and rank was discovered near the city of Caesarea in Israel. 	 (Mataio 27:1, 22-24) Kae i te 1961 ne maua aka ei se fatu telā e tusi i ei a te igoa o Pilato mo tena tofi kovana i tafa o te fa‵kai ko Kaisaleia i Isalaelu.


Above all, Jehovah, the Originator of the family, tells you that you should listen to your parents’ direction. 	 E sili i mea katoa, e fai mai a Ieova, te Mafuaga o te kāiga, me e ‵tau o fakalogo koe ki fakatakitakiga a ou mātua.


Historical evidence points to 475 B.C.E. as the year of Artaxerxes’ ascension to the throne. 	 E fakasino atu a tala fakasolopito ki te 475 T.L.M. me ko te taimi ne fakasopo ei a Aletaseta mo fai te tupu.


Still, we keep on being warmed (directly and indirectly) by sunlight, even if no man is yet able to explain fully God’s works in this regard. 	 Kae e fakavelavela faeloa ne te la a tatou (faitalia me e ‵kasa mai te la io me ikai), faitalia me e se mafai o fakamatala likiliki ne tino a mea kolā e fai ne te Atua i ei.


(Hebrews 5:1) People generally give gifts to express affection and appreciation, as well as to cultivate friendship, favor, or acceptance. 	 (Epelu 5:1) E tuku sāle atu ne tino a meaalofa ke fakaasi atu ei te lotou alofa mo te lotou loto fakafetai, penā foki loa mo te faiga o taugasoa, te fiafia, io me ko te talia mai o se mea.


I turned to the person conducting my Bible study for support and encouragement. 	 Ne fakamolemole au ki te tino telā e fai ne ia taku akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ke maua se fesoasoani mo se fakamalosiga.


“I had trouble getting along with a brother who worked with me. 	 “Ko oko eiloa i te faigata ki a au ke fealofani mo se taina telā ne ga‵lue tasi māua.


Would it have been a struggle for you to control your temper? 	 E mata, ka faigata ki a koe ke fa‵ki i tou kaitaua?


God’s counsel regarding morals, honesty, proper use of the tongue, personal reading and study of the Scriptures, attendance at Christian meetings, and participation in the preaching work is clear. 	 E manino ‵lei eiloa a pati fakatonutonu a te Atua e uiga ki mea tau amioga, te fakamaoni, te fakaaogaga o te gutu, te faitauga mo sukesukega totino ki te Tusi Tapu, te ‵kau atu ki fakatasiga Kelisiano, mo te ‵kau atu ki te galuega talai.


He even made sure that she would get enough food and water, just like the hired workers. 	 Ne fakamautinoa aka foki ne tou tagata me ne lava ‵lei eiloa a Luta i mea‵kai mo meainu, pelā loa mo mea e maua ne tino ga‵lue.


Everything she touched and every person she came in contact with became defiled. 	 Ka lailai so se mea mo so se tino e patele a ia ki ei.


(Read Ephesians 6:11, 12.) 	 (Faitau te Efeso 6:11, 12.)


(John 3:36) Christian faith includes a demonstration of obedience to Jesus’ commands. 	 (Ioa. 3:36) A te fakatuanaki o te Kelisiano e aofia i ei se fakaasiga o te fakalogo ki fakatonuga a Iesu.


All the time and energy—as well as the hurt, effort, and sorrow—are now forgotten.” 	 Oku taimi mo toku malosi ne fakamāumāu i ei—e pelā foki mo logo‵maega, taumafaiga mo te fanoanoa—ko fakapuli atu nei.”


• What are some important factors that we ought to consider when making decisions regarding employment? 	 • Ne a nisi mea tāua e ‵tau o mafaufau ki ei māfai e fai a fakaikuga e uiga ki se galuega?


Then, like pre-Christian worshippers of Jehovah, we need to keep meditating on God’s promises and be obedient to his requirements. 	 Kae e pelā mo tino tapuaki o Ieova mai mua o taimi o te kau Kelisiano, e ‵tau mo tatou o tumau i te mafaufau ‵loto ki folafolaga a te Atua kae ke faka‵logo ki ana fakatonuga.


For her role in giving birth to the Messiah and in dispensing everlasting blessings to mankind, she is to be highly respected. 	 E ‵tau foki eiloa o amanaia malosi tatou ki a ia me ne fanau mai ne ia te Mesia kae aofia foki i te fakaokomaiga o fakamanuiaga ki tino.


Now, though, he sees that their activities could have a bad influence on him, and he feels the need to limit his contact with such companions. 	 Nei la, e lavea ne ia me ne mafai o fakamalosi atu i se feitu sē ‵lei olotou faifaiga, kae ko iloa foki ne ia me e ‵tau o isi se tapulā o tena fesokotaki atu ki vaegā taugasoa penā.


“He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. 	 • “Kae ka ‵solo keatea ne ia a loimata katoa mai i olotou mata, kae ka se toe ai se mate, kae ka se toe ai foki se fanoanoa, se tagi io me se ‵mae.


Moreover, the fruit of righteousness has its seed sown under peaceful conditions for those who are making peace.” 	 E se gata i ei, a fuataga o te amiotonu e ‵toki mai lalo i fakanofonofoga o te filemu i va o tino kolā e tausi ki te filemu.”


A year or so earlier, the district overseer, James A. Thompson, Jr., examined my qualifications. 	 I ne tausaga mai mua atu, ne iloilo aka ne te ovasia o te atufenua ko James A. Thompson, Jr., a fakamatalaga e uiga ki a au.


His writings were later used by Ezra the priest as source material.—2 Chron. 9:29. 	 Ne fakaaogā fakamuli ne te faitaulaga ko Esela ana tusitusiga ke fakavae ki ei tena tusi.—2 Nofoaiga Tupu 9:29.


Jehovah is a God of empathy. 	 E alofa ‵tonu eiloa a Ieova.


Kazuhiro relates: “A month later, my friend who was serving in Myanmar heard of my plight. 	 E fai mai a Kazuhiro: “I se masina mai tua ifo, ne logo toku taugasoa telā ne galue i Myanmar i toku fakalavelave.


By attempting to start a conversation with someone, you may have interrupted his thoughts. 	 Mai i te taumafai ke kamata se sau‵talaga mo se tino, kāti e mafai o uke a manatu kolā e fakalavelave atu.


3, 4. What is the meaning of the Hebrew word rendered “glory,” and to what should it refer when used of Jehovah? 	 3, 4. Se a te uiga o te pati Epelu telā e ‵fuli ki te “‵malu,” kae se a te mea e ‵tau o fakasino atu ki ei māfai ko fakaaogā ki a Ieova?


(Prov. 5:15-18) So we do not take even the first step down a path that could lead to adultery. 	 (Faata. 5:15-18) Tela la, e se ma‵nako tatou o fai se mea telā e mafai o ‵taki atu ei tatou ki te mulilua.


Something “is coming up from the wilderness like columns of smoke.” 	 E isi se mea “tenei e vau mai i te vao, e pelā me se au.”


14, 15. (a) Why should pioneers keep their life simple? (b) If a pioneer experiences difficulties, what should he do? 	 14, 15. (a) Kaia e ‵tau ei mo paenia o fakafaigofie olotou olaga? (e) Kafai e fepaki se paenia mo tulaga faiga‵ta, se a te mea e ‵tau o fai ne ia?


And what joy our making such changes brings to Jehovah’s heart!—Proverbs 27:11. 13. 	 Kae ko te faiga ne tatou a vaegā ‵fuliga penā e tuku atu i ei a te fiafia ki te loto o Ieova!—Faataoto 27:11.


11 Our love for Jesus also moves us to work whole-souled in the preaching and disciple-making work. 	 11 A te ‵tou a‵lofa mō Iesu e fakamalosi foki ei tatou ke ga‵lue mo te loto kātoa i te galuega talai mo te faiga o soko.


Centuries later, Assyrian King Ashurnasirpal II used rafts to cross the Euphrates near Carchemish. 	 I senitenali fakamuli ifo, ne fakaaogā ne te tupu o Asulia ko Ashurnasirpal te Tokolua a mea fakalaga‵laga kolā e faite ki lakau ke fanatu ei a ia ki te suā feitu o te Eufilate telā e pili atu ki Kakemisa.


“No Road Too Rough or Too Long” 	 “E Seai se Auala e Tō Loa io me Tō Faigata”


(Rev. 17:1, 2) The clergy would thus be imitating the false prophets of ancient Judah. 	 (Fakaasiga 17:1, 2) I te auala tenā e fakaakoako atu ei a faifeau ki pelofeta ‵loi o Iuta mua.


The work of his hands you have blessed, and his livestock itself has spread abroad in the earth. 	 Ne fakamanuia ne koe ana mea katoa e fai, kae ko oko foki eiloa i te uke o pulumakau ne tuku ne koe ma ia.


(Mark 13:1-4) Thus, they asked: “Tell us, When will these things be, and what will be the sign of your presence and of the conclusion of the system of things?” 	 (Male. 13:1-4) Tela la, ne fesili atu latou: “Fai mai aka ki a matou, Ka ‵tupu mafea a mea konei, kae se a foki te fakailoga o tou fakatasi mai mo te taimi o te gataga o te olaga tenei?”


6 Another example of one who obeyed Jehovah’s commands is King Josiah. 	 6 A te suā fakaakoakoga o se tino telā ne fakalogo ki fakatonuga a Ieova ko te tupu ko Iosia.


After giving specific counsel on subjection, he exhorts all to be “like-minded, showing fellow feeling, having brotherly affection, tenderly compassionate, humble in mind.”—1 Pet. 1:3, 4; 2:9; 3:8. 	 Mai tua o te tukuatuga o pati fakatonutonu mautinoa e uiga ki te fakalogo, e fakamalosi atu a ia ki tino katoa ke “tasi katoa otou mafaufauga pelā foki mo otou lagonaga; ke fakatau a‵lofa koutou e pelā mo ne tautaina, ke fakatau atafai kae loto mau‵lalo foki koutou.”—1 Petelu 1:3, 4; 2:9; 3:8.


When the Israelites were poised to enter the Promised Land, Moses told them: “Out of the mountains of [the land] you will mine copper.” 	 I te taimi ne toka ei te kau Isalaelu o ulu atu ki te Fenua o te Folafolaga, ne fai atu a Mose ki a latou: “Te palasi [“kopa,” NW] e maua foki i mauga o te fenua tenā.”


Clearly, many are still striving to have money, hopefully without forsaking moral values. 	 E manino ‵lei, me e taumafai eiloa a tino e tokouke i a latou ke maua a tupe, mo te fakamoemoega ke se tiaki olotou amioga ‵lei.


One of the forefathers Joshua referred to was Terah, the father of Abraham, who lived in the city of Ur, at the time situated east of the Euphrates River. 	 Ne fakauiga a Iosua ki se “tupuga” e tokotasi o latou ko Tala, te tamana o Apelaamo, telā ne nofo i te fa‵kai o Ulo, telā ne tu atu i te feitu ki saegālā o te vaitafe ko te Eufilate.


That overall approach, of course, is not new. 	 A te kilokiloga masani tenā e se se mea fou.


Moreover, we do not fear “the pestilence that walks in the gloom.” 	 E se gata i ei, e se ma‵taku foki tatou ki “mala e oko mai i te po.”


42:1-6. Hearing Jehovah’s word and being reminded of the manifestation of his power helped Job to “behold God,” or see the truth about him. 	 A te fakalogologo atu ki pati a Ieova mo fakamasauaga o fakaasiga o tena ‵mana ne fesoasoani atu ki a Iopu ke ‘matea ne ia te Atua,’ io me ke maina ‵lei i te munatonu e uiga ki a ia.


And they will enjoy wonderful Kingdom blessings.—Proverbs 2:21; Revelation 21:3-5. 	 Kae ka maua eiloa ne latou a fakamanuiaga ‵gali mai te Malo.—Faataoto 2:21; Fakaasiga 21:3-5.


Earlier, Jesus had said to Philip: “Be my follower.” 	 Mai mua atu i ei, ne fai atu a Iesu ki a Filipo: “Tautali mai i a au.”


5 Apostasy from true worship has now grown and spread. 	 5 Ko oti nei ne gasolo aka kae salalau atu a te aposetasi mai te tapuakiga tonu.


It is imperative that we remain in the valley of protection, for that valley will take on even greater meaning for true worshippers during the fast-approaching great tribulation. 	 E tāua ke ‵nofo tatou i loto i te vanu o puipuiga, me ka lasi atu te aoga o te vanu tenā ki tino tapuaki ‵tonu i te taimi o te fakalavelave lasi telā ko pili ‵ki mai.


What messages are set out in Micah chapters 3 through 5? JEHOVAH has something to tell his people, and he is using Micah as his prophet. 	 E ISI se mea e fia fakaasi atu ne Ieova ki ana tino, kae ne fakaaogā ne ia a Mika e pelā me ko tena pelofeta.


Since no imperfect human heart is immune to corruption, we need to take seriously the advice: “More than all else that is to be guarded, safeguard your heart.” 	 Ona la ko te pokotia malosi o loto o tagata sē ‵lei katoatoa i fakalavelave, e manakogina ke maua ne tatou se kilokiloga tonu ki pati fakatonutonu konei: “Kae sili i mea katoa ke puipui tou loto me mafua mai ei tou ola.”


The fact is that what we get out of our reading material depends to a large degree on how much time and effort we put into studying it. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ko te uke o taimi mo taumafaiga kolā e fakamāumāu ne tatou ki te faiga o sukesukega, ko te uke foki o mea aogā kolā ka maua ne tatou mai i tusi kolā e fai‵tau tatou ki ei.


And the settling of the issue of sovereignty is well under way. 	 Kae ko te fakatokaga o te mataupu e uiga ki te pulega sili tenei eiloa koi fai.


JOSEPH—VICTIM OF INJUSTICE 	 IOSEFA—NE LOGO‵MAE I FAIFAIGA SĒ FAKAMAONI


Apparently, Jesus’ adoptive father, Joseph, died when Jesus was still a youth. 	 E foliga mai me ne mate atu te tamana fai o Iesu, ko Iosefa, i te taimi koi talavou ei a Iesu.


(Judg. 4:1-9, 14-22; 5:20, 21, 31) Many godly men and women have displayed similar faith and courage. 	 (Famasino 4:1-9, 14-22; 5: 20, 21, 31, NW) Ko oti ne fakaasi mai ne tāgata mo fāfine amioatua e tokouke a te fakatuanaki mo te loto malosi penā.


(Philippians 4:6) Hence, personal prayers may touch virtually every facet of life. 	 (Filipi 4:6) Tela la, e mafai o aofia i ‵tou ‵talo totino a vaega kese‵kese katoa o te olaga.


Yet, he never misuses it; nor does he monopolize freedom by micromanaging his servants. 	 I lō te fai penā, ko oti ne tuku atu ne ia ki a latou a te saolotoga ke fai olotou fakaikuga totino kae ke fakama‵lie aka olotou manakoga ‵tonu katoa.


22 Divine judgment is always deserved, inescapable, and selective. 	 22 A te fakamasinoga a te Atua e ‵tau eiloa o fai, e seai se tino e sao i ei, kae e kaifilifili foki.


(Matthew 19:21; Hebrews 5:14; James 1:4, 25) You likely know that someone’s being a baptized Witness of Jehovah does not of itself mean that he is a full-grown Christian. 	 (Mataio 19:21; Epelu 5:14; Iakopo 1:4, 25) Kāti e iloa ‵lei ne koe me faitalia me ko oti ne papatiso se tino e pelā me se Molimau a Ieova, e se fakauiga faeloa i ei me i a ia se Kelisiano telā e matua ‵lei.


(Dan. 7:13, 14) And we know that this Kingdom will soon bring a permanent end to all suffering. 	 (Tani. 7:13, 14) Kae ko iloa ne tatou me ko pili o aumai ne te Malo tenei a te fakaseaiga tumau ki logo‵maega katoa.


When we had guests, we often played Bible games, and our children grew to love the Bible’s historical accounts. My sons and their wives. From left to right, back row: Yaroslav, Pavel, Jr., Vitaly 	 Kafai ko isi ne motou mālō, ne ta‵fao sāle matou i tafaoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu, kae ne gasolo o fia‵fia malosi ma tamaliki ki tala mua i te Tusi Tapu.


Therefore, rather than hastily seeking a divorce, husbands and wives should strive to apply Bible principles to overcome any difficulties that may arise in marriage.—Matt. 19:4-6. 	 Tela la, i lō te ‵tala fakavave o te avaga, e ‵tau o taumafai malosi a tāgata mo fāfine a‵vaga o fakaaogā a fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu ke faka‵lei aka ei so se fakalavelave telā e sae aka i te fakaipoipoga.—Mataio 19:4-6.


5 Timothy evidently chose to pursue spiritual goals. 	 5 E manino ‵lei me ne filifili ne Timoteo ke kausaki atu a ia ki fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga.


It can help us to cultivate other beautiful and endearing qualities. 	 E fesoasoani mai ke ati aka ne tatou a nisi uiga ‵gali.


7 Serving others involves hard work and requires a spirit of self-sacrifice. 	 7 A te tavini atu ki nisi tino e aofia i ei a te galue malosi mo te uiga ko te alofa sē fakapito.


For instance, he explained how to resist immoral desires, handle problems with fellow believers, and deal with family difficulties. 	 E pelā mo tena fakamatalaga ki te auala ke ‵teke atu ki manakoga ma‵sei, te faka‵leiga o fakalavelave mo taina tali‵tonu, mo te fakafesagai atu ki tulaga faiga‵ta i te kāiga.


Whether any Jewish Christian would have gone so far as to support arrangements for the Day of Atonement after Pentecost 33 C.E. is not known. 	 E se iloa tonu me ne ‵lago atu a Kelisiano Iutaia ki te faiga o fakatokaga mō te Aso o te Faka‵maga mai tua o te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A. io me ikai.


22 “May He . . . 	 22 “Ke Tuku Atu Eiloa ne Ia te . . .


Realizing that Jehovah had healed the woman, Jesus treated her kindly and said: “Daughter, your faith has made you well. 	 I te iloaga ne ia me ne faka‵lei ne Ieova a te fafine, ne atafai a Iesu ki tou fafine kae fai atu: “Taku tama, ko tou fakatuanaki ko ola ei koe.


Doing so might even harm the Kingdom publishers working discreetly under such circumstances. 	 Kafai e fai penā, e mafai o kosu aka ne koe a te galuega a tino talai o te Malo kolā e fai ne latou mo te atamai i vaegā fakanofonofoga penā.


(Jeremiah 17:9) Would you rely on a treacherous and desperate person to guide you in your decision making? 	 (Ielemia 17:9) E mata, ka fakalagolago atu koe ki se tino faka‵se tino ke takitaki ne ia koe i te faiga o au filifiliga?


The situation is much the same elsewhere. 	 Kae ‵pau eiloa a faifaiga a tino i nisi koga.


Anointed Christians eagerly await serving with Christ in heaven, while the “other sheep” hope to “be set free from enslavement to corruption and have the glorious freedom of the [earthly] children of God.” 	 E ‵nofo fakatali‵tali a Kelisiano fakaekegina ke tavini atu latou fakatasi mo Keliso i te lagi, kae e fakamoe‵moe a ‘nisi mamoe’ ki te taimi ka “fakasaoloto [ei] a mea katoa ne faite mai te pologa mo te iku vale, ki te ‵kau fakatasi i te saolotoga ‵malu o te fanau [faka-te-lalolagi] a te Atua.”


(1 John 2:1, 2) Rather than continually berate ourselves, we should endeavor to learn from the mistake. 	 (1 Ioa. 2:1, 2) I lō te fakamasei faeloa ne tatou a tatou eiloa, e ‵tau o taumafai tatou ke tauloto mai i te mea ‵se.


We need to have what view of human suffering? 	 Se a te kilokiloga e ‵tau o maua ne tatou e uiga ki logo‵maega o tino?


“Take exquisite delight in Jehovah,” David said, “and he will give you the requests of your heart.” 	 Ne fai mai a Tavita, penei: “‵Sala tou fiafia ki te Aliki , kae ka avatu ne ia ki a koe te mea e manako koe ki ei.”


But then when the sun rises, the sprout is scorched by the heat of the sun and withers. 	 Kae mafaufau la ki te fakamatalaga fakaofoofogia tenei.


(John 10:16) Although they now serve God in 234 lands, all these faithful worshipers of Jehovah have truly been set “in unity.” 	 (Ioane 10:16) E tiga eiloa e tavini atu nei latou mo te fakamaoni ki te Atua i fenua kese‵kese e 234, kae e “‵kau fakatasi” eiloa latou.


Aaron was not in heartfelt sympathy with the idolatry. 	 Ne seki lotomalie a Alona ki te faifaiga ko te ifo ki tupua.


After four of her children made an exhausting eight-day journey across the desert, they arrived in Sudan. 	 Mai tua o te lotou malaga fakafi‵ta i te koga lavaki, ne oko atu ei latou ki Sutana.


Being friendly to people can lead to giving a good witness 	 A te fai taugasoa mo tino e mafai o tuku atu i ei se molimau ‵lei


As long as the branches are attached to it, they receive water and nourishment that flows from the vine. 	 Kafai e ‵piki atu eiloa a kaula ki ei, e maua eiloa ne latou a vai mo niutilisini kolā e maua mai te vine.


Married couples, then, should be serious students of the Bible. 	 Tela la, e ‵tau mo tauavaga katoa o suke‵suke faka‵lei ki te Tusi Tapu.


Even though some of the laws in the new constitution may be the same as those in the former constitution, others may be different. 	 E tiga eiloa e ‵pau a nisi tulafono ‵fou mo tulafono mua, a nisi tulafono e ‵kese.


Its 133 chapters cover the events of Jesus’ life and ministry. 	 E fakamatala mai i te mataupu e 133 a te olaga kātoa o Iesu mo tena galuega.


7 First, we should want to be guided by God’s spirit because we are not capable of guiding ourselves. 	 7 Muamua la, e ‵tau o ma‵nako tatou ki te takitakiga a te agaga o te Atua me e se mafai ne tatou o takitaki a tatou eiloa.


However, how will they call on him in whom they have not put faith? 	 Kae ka pefea o ka‵laga atu a tino ki a ia, manafai e seki talitonu latou ki a ia?


This prompted them to ask me questions, and I was able to clear up some misconceptions they had. 	 Kae ne iku atu i ei ki te faiga ne latou o fesili e uke kae ne mafai ei ne au o fakatonutonu olotou manatu ‵se.


Because of their faith, they may be certain that they have the unfailing support of Jehovah’s everlasting arms.—Deuteronomy 33:27. 	 Ona ko te lotou fakatuanaki, e tali‵tonu faeloa latou me e ‵lago atu eiloa a Ieova ki a latou.—Teutelonome 33:27.


Why are Christian parents in the best position to prepare their children for making a dedication to Jehovah? 	 Kaia e ‵lei atu ei a mātua Kelisiano i te fakatokaga olotou tamaliki ke fai se tukuatuga ki a Ieova?


(Revelation 19:14) God uses the color white to emphasize that he is willing to forgive sins: “Though the sins of you people should prove to be as scarlet, they will be made white just like snow.”—Isaiah 1:18. 	 (Fakaasiga 19:14) E fakaaoga ne te Atua te lanu ‵kena ke fakaasi mai i ei me e loto fiafia a ia ke fakamagalo a agasala: “A koutou ko ‵fonu i te agasala, kae nei ka faka‵ma ne au koutou ke ‵ma pelā me se kiona.”—Isaia 1:18.


The apostle Paul, a natural Jew, put it this way: “The Law has become our tutor leading to Christ, that we might be declared righteous due to faith.” 	 Konei eiloa a pati a te apositolo ko Paulo, se tino Iutaia faka-te-foitino: “Ko fai mo takitaki o tatou a te Tulafono, e takitaki ei ne ia tatou ke oko ki te oko mai o Keliso, ko te mea ke takuamiotonugina tatou i te fakatuanaki.”


The same reasoning applies to Jesus Christ, admittedly the most influential man in history. 	 Kae e penā foki eiloa a Iesu Keliso telā ne fai pelā me ko te ‵toe tagata sili eiloa talu mai te kamataga.


Still, we can take reasonable measures to reduce the risk of ill health. 	 Kae e ui i ei, e fakaaoga eiloa ne tatou a auala ‵lei ke puipui i ei tatou mai ma‵saki.


That is what Joshua was told to do when he became Moses’ successor: “Be courageous and very strong to take care to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. . . . 	 E tenā eiloa te mea ne fakatonu atu ki a Iosua ke fai i te taimi ne sui ei ne ia a Mose: “Ke loto malosi kae fakatuanaki; kae masaua o tautali i Tulafono katoa kolā ne tuku atu ne taku tavini ko Mose. . . .


So, what happened when the apostle Paul witnessed to prominent Greeks on the Areopagus in Athens, alluded to Jesus, and said that God resurrected him? 	 Ia, ne a mea ne ‵tupu i te taimi ne talai atu ei te apositolo ko Paulo ki tino Eleni ma‵luga i te Aleopako i Atenai, kae ne faipati a ia ki a Iesu, me ne toe fakatu mai a ia ne te Atua?


Prayer helps us to manifest “the fruitage of the spirit” 	 E fesoasoani mai a te ‵talo ki a tatou ke fakaasi atu a “fua o te agaga” i ‵tou olaga


(Deut. 33:13, 17; 1 Ki. 11:26) This tribe came from Joseph’s son Ephraim. 	 (Teu. 33:13, 17; 1 Tupu. 11:26) A te matakāiga tenei ne tupu mai i te tama tagata a Iosefa ko Efalaima.


Indeed, we now have even greater reason to rejoice that we “walk in the light of Jehovah.”—Isa. 2:5; Ps. 43:3; Prov. 4:18. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e maua ne tatou a pogai ‵lasi ke fia‵fia me e “sa‵sale tatou i te mainaga telā ne aumai ne [Ieova].”—Isaia 2:5; Salamo 43:3; Faataoto 4:18.


She listened carefully to their response, acknowledged it, then said: “May I share a scripture with you that has really comforted me during this difficult time?” 	 Ne fakalogologo faka‵lei a ia ki olotou fakamatalaga, taumafai ke malamalama i ei, kae fai atu, penei: “E mata, e mafai ne au o fakaasi atu se tusi siki telā ne fakamafanafana malosi mai ki a au i te taimi o te fakalavelave tenei?”


Then when your eyes open and you see welcoming faces eager to share with you their joy at your resurrection, you will not fail to thank God for his loving-kindness. 	 Tela la, kafai ko toe ‵pula mai ou mata ke lavea atu a foliga fia‵fia o tino kolā ka ‵kau fakatasi mo koe i te fia‵fia ona ko tou fakatumaiga, ka se fakatamala eiloa koe o fakafetai atu ki te Atua mō tena alofa kaimalie.


(Read 1 Chronicles 28:20.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Nofoaiga Tupu 28:20.)


As a result, among many who claim to be Christians, God’s Kingdom is no longer a topic for discussion, let alone a matter of faith. 	 Ne iku atu i ei ki te sē toe fia fai‵pati io me fakatuanaki ki te Malo o te Atua a tino e tokouke kolā e fai mai i a latou ne Kelisiano.


God sent his Son into the world “for the world to be saved through him,” says John 3:17. 	 Ne uga mai ne te Atua tena Tama ki te lalolagi “o fakaola te lalolagi,” ko pati i te Ioane 3:17.


16 In the spring of 31 C.E., Jesus gave a lecture that is world-renowned to this day. 	 16 I te ‵tau e ‵somo aka i ei a lau o lakau i te 31 T.A., ne fai ne Iesu tena lauga telā koi lauiloa eiloa i aso nei.


An illustration might help. 	 E mafai o fesoasoani mai a te fakatusaga tenei.


To what role did Jehovah assign Haggai and Zechariah? 	 Se a te tiute ne tuku atu ne Ieova ke fai ne Hakai mo Sakalia?


We always work for the good, not the harm, of our Christian brothers. 	 E fai faeloa ne tatou a mea ‵lei ki ‵tou taina Kelisiano, kae e se ko te fakalogo‵mae atu.


• How can we cultivate a proper view of right and wrong? 	 • E mafai pefea o fakamalosi aka ne tatou se kilokiloga tonu e uiga ki te mea ‵lei mo te mea masei?


According to Matthew’s eyewitness account, this is how Jesus institutes the Lord’s Evening Meal: “Jesus took a loaf [of unleavened bread] and, after saying a blessing, he broke it and, giving it to the disciples, he said: ‘Take, eat. This means my body.’ 	 E ‵tusa mo te tala a te molimau ko Mataio, ne fai ne Iesu te fakamanatuga o te ‵Kaiga a te Aliki penei: “Ne puke ne Iesu a te falaoa [sē faka‵fete], kae fai te fakafetai, ko tofitofi ne ia, kae tufa atu ki ona soko, ana muna, ‘Puke, ‵kai, ko toku foitino tenei.’


2 Maria’s parents were proud of their daughter’s decision to make an unreserved dedication to Jehovah and to get baptized. 	 2 Ne fakamata‵mata eiloa a mātua o Maria i te fakaikuga a te lā tamaliki fafine ke fai tena tukuatuga mautinoa ki a Ieova kae papatiso.


For Philo, Eve was guilty of sexual sin and was therefore condemned to a life that “utterly deprives her of her freedom and subjects her to the dominion of the man who is her companion.” 	 Ki a Philo, a Eva ne ‵se i te agasala ko te ‵moe fakatauavaga, tenā ne fakasala ei a ia ki se olaga telā ko “tapale kea‵tea mai i a ia ana saolotoga katoa kae tuku atu ki te pule a te tagata telā ko tena taugasoa.”


Go On Walking in the Path of Increasing Light 	 Ke na Tumau Eiloa i te Sasale Atu i te Auala Telā e Gasolo Aka Faeloa o Maina


(Galatians 4:4) Jesus was born an Israelite and as such was under Law, and that included the Sabbath law. 	 (Kalatia 4:4) Ne fanau mai a Iesu e pelā me se tino Isalaelu kae ona ko te mea tenā ne nofo foki a ia mai lalo i te Tulafono, telā ne aofia i ei a te tulafono o te Sapati.


3:2—What is “Selah”? 	 3:2, Tusi Paia, Samoa—Se a te “Selā”?


Who can especially benefit from the illustration of the widow and the judge, and why? 	 Ko oi e mafai o aogā tonu ki a latou a te tala fakatusa e uiga ki te fafine ko mate tena avaga mo te famasino, kae kaia?


Likewise, it is not right for us to allow personal pursuits or time-consuming distractions to prevent us from having a full share in the ministry. 	 E penā foki tatou, e se ‵tau o talia ne tatou a te kausaki atu ki mea totino io me ko mea sē aoga kolā e fakamāumāu taimi ke taofi ei tatou mai te ‵kau katoatoa atu ki te faiga o te galuega talai.


What is it about suffering that makes Jehovah’s worshippers happy? 	 Se a te mea e fai i ei ke fia‵fia a tino tapuaki a Ieova i logo‵maega?


19 By practicing sin, those Israelites were sowing what was bad. 	 19 Mai te faiga faeloa o te agasala, ne ‵toki ei ne tino Isalaelu a mea ma‵sei.


18 Each of us can ask, ‘How do I view my stewardship?’ 	 18 E mafai o fesili ifo a tatou taki tokotasi penei, ‘Au se situati pefea?’


Cite local examples. 	 Ke taku mai se fakaakoakoga i tou fakapotopotoga.


When a Loved One Dies—How Can You Cope? 	 Te Pogai ne Fakasao ei ne te Atua a Noa te Pogai e ‵Tau ei o ‵Saga Tonu Atu Tatou ki ei


What can help you to develop and maintain your interest in others? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki a koe ke ati aka kae fakatumau tou fiafia ki nisi tino?


4 Is the claim of unbelievers that there is no Creator based on logical reasoning? 	 4 E mata, e fakavae loa ki fakamatalaga ‵tonu a pati a tino sē tali‵tonu me e seai se Mafuaga?


(Acts 1:8) During their ministry, Paul and Barnabas quoted the expression “light of the nations” and applied it to the preaching work they were accomplishing among non-Jews. 	 (Galuega 1:8) I te faiga o te lā galuega, ne siki mai ne Paulo mo Panapa a te tugāpati ko te “mainaga ki malo” kae fakasino atu ne ia ki te faiga o te galuega talai telā e fai nei ne latou ki tino e se ne Iutaia.


16 Jehovah has indeed blessed those who serve him. 	 16 Ko oti ne fakamanuia ne Ieova a tino kolā e tavini atu ki a ia.


The truth soon touched my heart. 	 Ne otia eiloa toku loto i te munatonu.


Finally, Pharaoh and his armies were trapped in the Red Sea. 	 Fakamuli loa, ne ‵mate atu ei a Falao mo tena kautau i te Tai Kula.


SOME parents feel unqualified to teach their children about God. 	 E MAFAU‵FAU a nisi mātua i a latou e se fetaui ‵lei ke akoako atu ki olotou tama‵liki a mea e uiga ki te Atua.


Suppose that a disagreement arises between a husband and his wife. 	 Kāti ka sae aka se kinauga i te vā o se tauavaga.


(Eph. 3:8) That message is certainly more significant than any concern about what Paul may have looked like. 	 (Efe. 3:8) E mautinoa eiloa me sili atu te tāua o te fekau tenā i lō so se mea e uiga ki foliga ‵tonu o Paulo.


We should therefore ‘sow bountifully’ in our service to God, knowing that we will reap bountiful blessings. 	 Tela la, e ‵tau mo tatou o ‘‵toki ke uke a fuaga’ i ‵tou taviniga ki te Atua, mo te iloa me ka uke foki a fakamanuiaga e maua ne tatou.


13. (a) What development regarding languages has taken place among God’s modern-day people? (b) How has the faithful slave class responded to the growing need for spiritual food in different languages? 	 13. (a) Ne a atiakega ko oti ne fai e uiga ki ‵gana i va o tino o te Atua i aso nei? (e) Ne saga atu pefea te tavini fakamaoni ki te gasoloakaga o manakoga mō meakai faka-te-agaga i ‵gana kese‵kese?


(Psalm 78:40, 41) Before the Deluge of Noah’s day, when “the badness of man was abundant,” Jehovah “felt hurt at his heart.” 	 (Salamo 78:40, 41) A koi tuai o poko a te Lolo i aso o Noa, “ne amio ma‵sei a tino katoa” kae ne “fanoanoa” malosi a Ieova i ei.


It may not be easy, however, to reject the viewpoints or practices of your classmates. 	 E se se mea faigofie ke ‵teke atu ne koe a kilokiloga mo faifaiga a ou taugasoa i te akoga.


• Why was meekness important for Moses, and why is it vital for us? 	 • Kaia ne tāua ei te loto maulalo ki a Mose, kae kaia e tāua foki ei ki a tatou?


Certainly there are many opinions and much uncertainty when it comes to the question, What is the holy spirit? 	 E mautinoa eiloa me e uke a manatu kae e lasi foki a te fakalotolotolua māfai ko oko mai ki te fesili tenā, Se a te agaga tapu?


They are such because, as he explains, they shut up the Kingdom of the heavens before men, not permitting those on their way in to go in. 	 Ne fai penā, me e pelā mo tena fakamatalaga, ne ‵pono ne latou te Malo o te lagi ki tino kae ne taofi aka foki ne latou a tino kolā ko fai o ulu atu ki ei.


“Look! This is our God. 	 “A ia ko te motou Atua.


WHAT is the greatest privilege you have ever been granted? 	 SE A te ‵toe tauliaga sili ko oti ne maua ne koe?


(Ex. 1:15, 16, 22) It is little wonder, then, that Jehovah said to Moses: “Unquestionably I have seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt, and I have heard their outcry as a result of those who drive them to work; because I well know the pains they suffer.”—Ex. 3:7. 	 (Esoto 1:15, 16, 22) E se tioa eiloa o fai atu a Ieova ki a Mose: “Ko oti ne lavea ne au te fakapologa fi‵ta o tino Isalaelu ne tino Aikupito; ko oti ne lagona ne au te lotou tagi ke faka‵sao latou mai te fakapologa ne tagata Aikupito. E iloa ne au olotou puapuaga katoa.”—Esoto 3:7.


Take her and go!’ 	 Puke nei tau avaga tenei, kae fano keatea mai konei!’


Keys to Family Happiness—When a Spouse Has Special Needs 	 28 Ke Fakaasi Atu a Uiga Āva e Pelā me ne Faifeau a te Atua


What fruitage can holy spirit produce in us? 	 Ne a fuataga o te agaga tapu e mafai o ‵fua mai i a tatou?


Then he said to them: “‘Cast the net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.’ 	 Oti aka, “ana muna ki a latou: ‘‵Pei ifo te tili i te feitu fakaatamai o te pōti kae ka maua ne koutou ne ika i ei.’


5 If left unchecked, a competitive or egotistical spirit can cause a person to become disrespectful and arrogant. 	 5 Kafai e sē fai se faiga ki ei, e mafai o fai ne te agaga o te fakatau‵fai io me ko te fia fai tavaega ke sē āva te tino tenā.


16 Having a regular share in the Christian ministry can also help us to be humble. 	 16 A te kau atu faeloa ki te taviniga faka-Kelisiano e mafai foki o fesoasoani mai ke loto mau‵lalo tatou.


Jesus, our Leader, who has ‘all authority in heaven and on earth,’ is with us to support us! 	 Me i a Iesu, te ‵tou Takitaki, telā e i a ia “te pule kātoa i te lagi mo te lalolagi,” e fakatasi mai o fesoasoani mai ki a tatou!


Throughout history, Jehovah has most often communicated with his people in more indirect ways. 	 I tala mua katoa, ne fesokotaki sāle mai a Ieova ki ana tino i auala kese‵kese kae e se ko te faipati tonu mai o tena leo.


Daniel chapter 5 shows that Belshazzar was ruling as king in Babylon when that city was overthrown in 539 B.C.E. Critics have challenged this point because Belshazzar’s name was found nowhere outside the Bible. 	 E fakaasi mai ne te Tanielu mataupu e 5 me ne pule Pelesala e pelā me ko te tupu i Papelonia i te taimi ne takavale ei te fakai tenā i te 539 T.L.M. Ne fakafesili aka ne te kau fāmeo a te fakamatalaga tenā me ne seki maua aka ne latou te igoa o Pelesala i so se isi tusi aka kae na ko te Tusi Tapu fua.


Thus, those said to be in Hades are in the same situation as those said to be in Sheol. 	 Tela la, a tino kolā e ‵nofo atu i Heitisi e ‵pau eiloa te lotou tulaga mo tino kolā e ‵nofo atu i Seoli.


(Philippians 4:5; James 3:17) Not all human ideas conflict with God’s Word. 	 (Filipi 4:5; Iakopo 3:17) E se ko manatu katoa o tino e fe‵paki mo te Muna a te Atua.


Never will we give in to the willful practice of sin and lead the hypocritical double life that often goes with it. 	 Ka se talia foki ne tatou ke fai te agasala mo te iloa tonu kae ola i se olaga magalua kae fakaloiloi kolā e ga‵lue fakatasi.


Timothy was taught God’s Word from infancy. 	 Ne akoakogina a Timoteo ki te Muna a te Atua mai i tena folikiga.


3 As living, breathing humans, should we expect God’s active force to have any further effect on our lives? 	 3 E pelā me ne tino ola, e mata, e mafai ne te malosi galue o te Atua o fakamalosi ne ia tatou i nisi feitu o te olaga?


23:19; 34:26—What was the significance of the command not to boil a kid in its mother’s milk? 	 23:19; 34:26—Se a te aogā o te fakatonuga ke sē saka se tamā kouti ki vai ū o tena mātua?


His hand is still extended in our day. 	 Koi manako eiloa a ia ke maua ne tino se fesokotakiga ‵lei mo ia.


13 Absalom’s rise to power and his subsequent fall serve as a lesson for us. 	 13 E maua ne tatou se fakaakoakoga i aso nei e uiga ki te fanakaga o Apisaloma ke fai mo tupu mo tena pakūga fakamuli i ei.


Jesus said: “This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come.”—Matthew 24:14. 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “A te Tala ‵Lei tenei e uiga ki te Malo, e fakamatala atu ki te lalolagi kātoa, mo fai te molimau ki tino katoa; ko oko mai ei te gataga.”—Mataio 24:14.


Moses petitioned Jehovah: “If, please, I have found favor in your eyes, make me know, please, your ways, that I may know you, in order that I may find favor in your eyes.” 	 Ne fakamolemole atu a Mose ki a Ieova: “Kafai koe e fai penā, taku mai nei ki a au au fuafuaga, ko te mea ke tavini au o fakafiafia atu faeloa ki a koe.”


In addition to praying, what else must we do? 	 I tafa o te ‵talo, se a foki te suā mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou?


With its help, they do their utmost to measure up to Jehovah’s requirements of holiness.—2 Cor. 7:1; Rev. 7:9, 14. 	 Mai tena fesoasoani, e fai ne latou te ‵toe mea e mafai o fai ke fetaui latou mo manakoga o Ieova e uiga ki tena tulaga tapu.—2 Kolinito 7:1; Fakaasiga 7:9, 14.


Still, they will be awestruck by astonishing events and by the fear-inspiring display of God’s power. 	 Kae ka ofo latou i mea fakaofoofogia e ‵tupu mo te fakaasimaiga o te malosi fakamataku o te Atua.


10 James 3:16-18 is a good guide as to what constitutes both the improper and the proper spirit to display in the congregation. 	 10 E akoako mai ki a tatou i te Iakopo 3:16-18 a te kilokiloga tonu mo te kilokiloga sē tonu e ‵tau o fakaasi atu ne se tino i loto i te fakapotopotoga.


Paul said, according to Ephesians 4:19, that some individuals had “come to be past all moral sense” and that “they gave themselves over to loose conduct to work uncleanness of every sort with greediness.” 	 Ne fai mai a Paulo, e ‵tusa mo te Efeso 4:19, NW, me ko oti ne tiaki ne nisi tino olotou “mafaufau ‵lei” kae “tuku atu latou ke fai amioga sōnafai mo amioga lai‵lai kese‵kese e uke mo te kaimanako.”


“The bearing witness to Jesus is what inspires prophesying.”—REVELATION 19:10. 	 “Te mea tonu telā ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu, ko te mea tenā ne fai‵pati fakapelofeta ki ei a pelofeta.”—FAKAASIGA 19:10.


The number seven here represents completeness, and indeed, the book deals with bringing “to a finish,” or completion, “the sacred secret of God.”—Rev. 10:7. 	 E fakasino atu te napa fitu i konei ki te katoatoa ‵lei, tela la, e faipati te tusi ki te taimi ka “fakataunu,” io me fakakatoatoa ei “ne te Atua tena fuafuaga ‵funa.”—Fakaasiga 10:7.


His conduct threatened the purity of the congregation and was a scandal even among nonbelievers. 	 Ne fai ana amioga e pelā me se mea fakamataku ki te tulaga ‵ma o te fakapotopotoga kae ne fakapoi atu foki ki tino sē tali‵tonu.


To maintain our enthusiasm in the ministry, we must plan well, have a good routine of personal study, and get sufficient rest. 	 Ke tumau i te loto finafinau i te faiga o te galuega talai, e ‵tau o palani faka‵lei ‵tou fakatokaga, fai se fakasologa ‵lei o sukesukega totino, kae ke lava foki a te taimi malolo.


(Eph. 6:4) This “mental-regulating” involves implanting Jehovah’s thoughts in the mind of a child from its tender infancy on through the critical years of adolescence.—2 Tim. 3:14, 15. 	 (Efeso 6:4) A te “akoakoga” tenei e aofia i ei te ‵tokiga ki te mafaufau o te tamaliki a mafaufauga o Ieova mai te taimi koi foliki ei ke oko foki ki taimi faiga‵ta o te olaga māfai ko talavou ei.—2 Timoteo 3:14, 15.


DISTRESSFUL CONDITIONS 	 TULAGA FAKAFI‵TA


However, the apostle Paul indicated that the Devil could cause death. 	 Kae ne fakaasi mai ne te apositolo ko Paulo me e isi se malosi o te Tiapolo i luga i te mate.


In recent years, they are shorter. 	 Ko oti ne fai ke tai toe‵toe ifo i tausaga fakamuli nei.


(Heb. 10:24, 25) In addition, we want to make good use of the various means by which spiritual food is now made available to God’s people worldwide.—Luke 12:42. How can we succeed in stripping off the old personality? (See paragraph 16) 	 (Epe. 10:24, 25) E se gata i ei, e fia fakaaoga faka‵lei ne tatou a auala kese‵kese kolā e tuku mai nei i ei a mea‵kai faka-te-agaga ki tino o te Atua i te lalolagi kātoa.—Luka 12:42.


(Read Matthew 23:11, 12.) 	 (Faitau te Mataio 23:11, 12.)


Countless volumes have been written by individuals attempting to answer it. 	 E uke ‵ki a tusi ko oti ne tusi ne tino ke taumafai o tali aka te fesili tenei.


(Gen. 21:12) Therefore, Abraham had sound reasons for expecting that God would resurrect Isaac. 	 (Kenese 21:12, NW) Tela la, ne maua ne Apelaamo se pogai fakavae ke talitonu me ka toe fakatu mai ne te Atua a Isaako.


You can be sure that serving abroad leads to a happy life.”—Margaret 	 Kae e talitonu koe me i te tavini atu i se fenua fakaa‵tea ka maua eiloa i ei ne koe se olaga fiafia.”—Margaret


The man said that he would be happy to join them. 	 Ne fai atu te tagata tenā me e fiafia a ia o fanatu ki ei.


Despite the obstacles, Sylviana’s dream had come true—and what a fine blessing she received! 	 Faitalia a fakalavelave, ne taunu eiloa te mea ne fakamoemoe ki ei a Sylviana—kae ko oko loa te gali o te fakamanuiaga ne maua ne ia!


3 Water baptism is a step that true Christians undertake in symbol of their unreserved dedication to Jehovah God. 	 3 A te papatisoga ki te vai se auala telā e ‵tau o fai ne Kelisiano ‵tonu ke fakamailoga ki ei te lotou tukuatuga katoatoa ki a Ieova te Atua.


As the worldwide preaching work mushroomed, a call went out for missionaries. 	 I te taimi ko gasolo ki mua kae vave a te galuega talai i te lalolagi kātoa, ne manakogina ei ne misionale.


Spiritually mature ones use every opportunity to commend and encourage others 	 E fakaaogā ne tino kolā ko ma‵tua ‵lei i te feitu faka-te-agaga a so se avanoaga ke fakamālō kae fakamalosi atu ki nisi tino


Others may push you to do the opposite and expose all your feelings. 	 Kae e fakamalosi atu a nisi tino ke tagi kae fakaasi faka‵sau atu ou lagonaga katoa.


What pitfalls and dangers are there in the race for life? 	 Ne a la malei mo mea fakama‵taku e aofia i te fakatau‵telega mō te ola?


17 Do you welcome the cleansing influence of God’s word of truth in your life? 	 17 E mata, e talia ne koe a te malosi o muna‵tonu a te Atua ke faka‵ma ei tou olaga?


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Jesus next saw James and John, who were mending their nets along with their father. 	 Ne toe lavea ne Iesu a Iakopo mo Ioane, kolā e pono mai lā tili fakatasi mo te lā tamana.


Righteous, Just, and Good 	 E Amiotonu, e Fai Mea Tonu, Kae ‵Lei


Hunger, which naturally arouses a yearning for food, seemed to be the strongest physical desire to use in tempting Jesus in this instance. 	 A te fiakai telā e manako malosi ei a te tino ki meakai, ne foliga mai me ko te ‵toe manakoga malosi eiloa i te feitu faka-te-foitino ke fakaaogā i te fakaosooso atu ki a Iesu i te taimi tenei.


Empowered to Judge 	 Ne Fakamalosigina ke Fakamasino


9 All that Jesus did with regard to the Kingdom did not sit well with the Adversary, Satan the Devil. 	 9 A mea katoa kolā ne fai ne Iesu e uiga ki te Malo ne seki fakafiafia atu ki te Fili Sili, ko Satani te Tiapolo.


“By his mouth the one who is an apostate brings his fellowman to ruin.” 	 “E mafai koe o fakamaseigina ne tala a tino fapaupau io me ko aposetate.”


What Does It Take to Be Happy? 	 Ne a Mea e Aofia i te Mauāga o te Fiafia?


9 The Israelites benefited from belonging to Jehovah. 	 9 Ne maua ne te kau Isalaelu a mea aoga mai i te fai mo fai ne tino o Ieova.


Would you move her to show you more respect if you were to shout at her to show her who is boss? 	 E mata, ka fakamalosi ne koe tou fafine ke fakaasi atu te āva mai te pakalaga atu ki a ia ke fakaasi atu me ko oi te pule?


The prophet Jonah had a problem with Jehovah’s merciful decision regarding Nineveh. 	 Ne isi se fakalavelave o te pelofeta ko Iona ki te fakaikuga alofa ne fai ne Ieova ki tino Nineva.


Where and how can true Christians, who are interested in Jehovah’s ways, find such refreshment? 	 Tefea te koga kae maua pefea ne Kelisiano ‵tonu kolā e fia‵fia ki auala o Ieova a te vaegā fakamalosiga penā?


(Prov. 15:17) If you are focused on pleasing Jehovah, he will provide for you even in your old age. 	 (Faata. 15:17) Kafai e saga tonu faeloa ki mea kolā e fiafia ki ei a Ieova, ka tuku mai eiloa ne ia a mea tāua kolā e manako koe ki ei ke oko foki loa ki te taimi e matua ei koe.


(Ezekiel 25:1–39:29) 	 (Esekielu 25:1–39:29)


Any who came in contact with a corpse incurred ceremonial uncleanness for seven days, making everything that they touched unclean. 	 So se tino e patele ki se foitino mate e fai ei ke se ‵ma a ia i feitu fakatapuakiga mō aso e fitu, kae penā foki a mea katoa ne pa‵tele lāua ki ei.


Most of the electricity on which we depend comes indirectly from the earth’s most reliable power source—the sun.* Every second this solar reactor consumes five million tons of nuclear fuel, showering the earth with life-sustaining energy. 	 E maua te lasiga o te iti telā e fakaaogā ne tatou mai i te pogai tumau o malosi mō te lalolagi—ko te la.* I sekone takitasi e ‵sunu ei ne te la e pelā me se ogaumu te lima miliona o mea fakaniukelea, kae e fakamaina mai i ei ki te lalolagi a te malosi telā e fakaolaola faeloa i ei a mea ola.


But Jesus would have to wait until Jehovah’s appointed time. 	 Kae ne ‵tau mo Iesu o faka‵tali ke oko ki te taimi tonu o Ieova.


Religion—A Force for Good or for Bad? 	 Lotu—Se Fakamalosiga ‵Lei me Ikai?


Note, too, that Paul tells husbands: “Continue loving your wives.” 	 Onoono foki me ne fai atu a Paulo ki tāgata a‵vaga: “Ke tumau koutou i te a‵lofa ki otou avaga.”


After Israel wandered in the wilderness for 40 years, Moses led them to the Plains of Moab, east of the Jordan River. 	 Mai tua o te lotou takasesega i te vao i tausaga e 40, ne ‵taki atu ne Mose a te kau Isalaelu ki te koga laugatasi o Moapi, i te feitu ki saegala o te vaitafe ko te Iolitana.


GETTING STARTED IN SERVING JEHOVAH 	 TE KAMATAGA O TAKU TAVINGA KI A IEOVA


(Heb. 10:24, 25; ftn.) 	 (Epe. 10:24, 25.)


They go in advance to every place and city into which Jesus, accompanied by his apostles, is planning to go.—Luke 10:1-24. 	 Ne ‵mua atu latou ki koga mo fakai katoa kolā ne olo atu fakamuli ki ei a Iesu, fakatasi mo ana apositolo.—Luka 10:1-24.


How did Jehovah honor Jesus in an unexpected manner? 	 Ne fakaaloalo pefea ne Ieova a Iesu i se auala fakaofoofogia?


However, like their stiff-necked ancestors, the majority of the Levites refused to accept Jesus. 	 Kae pelā eiloa mo olotou tupuga, ne ‵teke atu a te tokoukega o tino Levi ki a Iesu.


Who Is God? 	 Ko oi te Atua?


(1 Samuel 24:8-11; 26:17-20) What can be done today when a situation threatens to disturb the peace of the congregation? 	 (1 Samuelu 24:8-11; 26:17-20) Se a te mea e mafai o fai i aso nei māfai e isi se mea e fakamakosu ne ia te filemu i te fakapotopotoga?


The deed left open was for consultation. 	 A te kopi telā e seki faka‵mautakitaki ne fakaaogā sāle i olotou maopoopoga.


Perhaps this was due to fear of man, attachment to his position in the Sanhedrin, or love for his riches. 	 Kāti ona ko tena mataku ki tino, tena manavase ki tena tofiga i te Sanetulini, io me ko tena maumea.


We now see being fulfilled what both Isaiah and Micah foretold—God’s people are unitedly going up to “the mountain of Jehovah.” 	 Kae ko fakatali‵tali nei tatou ki te fakataunuga o mea kolā ne ‵valo mai ne Isaia mo Mika—ko te taimi telā ka ‵kau fakatasi ei a tino o te Atua kae “olo ake ki te mauga o te Aliki [Ieova].”


Ahijah boldly foretold that Jeroboam’s son would die. 	 Ne fai atu ne Aita mo te loto toa me ka mate te tamaliki tagata a Ielopoamo.


Recall that in discussing one’s choice to eat certain foods, Paul cautioned his fellow Christians: “Keep watching that this authority of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to those who are weak.” 	 Masaua te fakamatalaga a Paulo e uiga ki te filifiliga ne se tino a nisi meakai ke kai a ia ki ei, ne fakailoa atu ei ne ia ki ana taina Kelisiano se mea ke fakaeteete i ei, penei: “Ke fakaeteete koutou, ke mo a manafai te otou saolotoga o ‵kai ki so se meakai, mo mea e ‵taki atu ei latou kola e vaivai i te fakatuanaki ke pa‵ku atu ki te agasala.”


We’re not meant to understand it.” 	 E se ‵tau mo tatou o malamalama i ei.”


Having doubts about our beliefs can have a similar effect on us. 	 E mafai foki o tupu te mea tenā ki a tatou māfai ko fakalotolotolua tatou e uiga ki ‵tou talitonuga.


Perhaps an even more impressive example is that of the faithful angels. 	 E se taumate a te mea telā e tai fakaofoofogia atu ko te fakaakoakoga a agelu fakamaoni.


For example, early in the year 2001, Pope John Paul II stated in a letter: “Over the years, I have often repeated the summons to the new evangelization. 	 E pelā mo te kamataga o te tausaga ko te 2001, ne fai mai a te Pope ko John Paul II i se tusi: “I te fia o tausaga, ne fakafoki‵foki atu faeloa ne au a lāuga ki tino talai ‵fou.


That’s ironic, because when we were dating, I used to love that he was so spontaneous. 	 Ko se faka‵tau eiloa i te masei o te mea tenā, me i te taimi koi fai famau ei māua, ne alofa malosi au ki a ia ona ko tena uiga tenā.


Sin and forgiveness occupy a central position in the good news taught by Jesus and his apostles. 	 A te agasala mo te fakamagaloga e tāua ‵ki a lā tulaga i te tala ‵lei telā ne akoako atu ne Iesu mo ana apositolo.


He gives us all that we need to sustain ourselves—food, clothing, and shelter as well as every breath that we take. 	 E tuku mai ne ia a mea katoa kolā e ola tatou i ei—meakai, gatu mo ‵tou fale e pelā foki mo te ea e ma‵nava ei tatou.


(2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 7:14) Our situation, though, is different from that of Joshua. 	 (2 Petelu 3:13; Fakaasiga 7:14) Kae e isi ne feitu e ‵kese ei tatou mo Iosua.


But we can do so in a figurative sense. 	 Kae e mafai ne tatou o fai penā i se auala fakatusa.


(Col. 4:12, The New English Bible) We do well to ask ourselves: ‘Do I pray hard for my brothers around the world? 	 (Ko. 4:12, The New English Bible) Se mea ‵lei ke fesili ifo tatou ki a tatou eiloa: ‘E mata, e ‵talo malosi au mō oku taina i te lalolagi kātoa?


How much better to view reproof as a way to open our eyes to see weaknesses that we were not aware of and then quietly accept the correction.—Read Lamentations 3:28, 29. 	 Tela la, kafai ko polopoloki tatou, e sili atu te ‵lei ke ‵kilo atu ki ei e pelā me se avanoaga ke tauloto ne tatou ‵tou vāivāiga kolā e seki iloa ne tatou, ko talia ei a te polopolokiga.—Faitau te Tagiga a Ielemia 3:28, 29.


Rather than looking to God for help, “to Egypt they have called; to Assyria they have gone.”—Hosea 7:11. 	 I lō te ‵kilo atu ki te Atua mō se fesoasoani, “ne olo latou ki Aikupito . . . , oti aka toe olo foki ki Asulia.”—Hosea 7:11.


That would represent some 1,900 years of faithful service for one individual. 	 Ko tena uiga, ka galue a te tavini fakamaoni e tokotasi tenā i tausaga e 1,900.


Alcohol can undermine our moral defenses, resulting in spiritual disaster. 	 E mafai o faka‵se ne te kava a ‵tou amioga, kae e iku atu ei ki se tulaga masei i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


His Background 	 Tena Tala Fakasolopito


(1 Thessalonians 2:19, 20) Indeed, what a privilege we have to be “God’s fellow workers” in this worldwide teaching work!—1 Corinthians 3:9. 	 (1 Tesalonia 2:19, 20) A te ‵tonuga loa, e maua eiloa ne tatou te tulaga taulia ke fai mo fai ne tino kolā “e ga‵lue fakatasi mo te Atua” i te galuega ko te akoakoatuga i te lalolagi kātoa!—1 Kolinito 3:9.


8 During the first world war, no effort was spared to keep providing spiritual food and encouragement to the scattered Bible Students. 	 8 I te taimi o te Taua Muamua i te Lalolagi, ne seki fakata‵mala latou i se avanoaga ke tuku atu a mea‵kai faka-te-agaga mo fakamalosiga ki Tino A‵koga ki te Tusi Tapu kolā e salalau i nisi koga.


Little by little, the victim’s body parts became diseased. 	 E ‵pisi malielie atu a te lepela ki vaega kese‵kese o te foitino o te tino.


Jehovah will also use pestilence and “the scourge.” 	 Ka fakaaoga foki ne Ieova a famai mo “te mala.”


God’s Spirit and You 	 Te Agaga o te Atua mo Koe


King Solomon wrote: “A word spoken at the right time—how good it is! 	 A te Tupu ko Solomona ne tusi mai: “Kae ko te pati e faipati atu i te taimi tonu—ko oko eiloa i te ‵lei!


The example of this girl stresses the need for youths to use their tongue in a God-honoring way, even when they are away from their parents. 	 E fakamalosi mai ne te fakaakoakoga a te tamaliki fafine tenei ke fakaaogā ne talavou a olotou gutu i se auala ‵lei, faitalia me e se ‵nofo atu latou i tafa o olotou mātua.


As a married man or woman, you should make it clear by your speech and your demeanor that you are simply not available. 	 E pelā me se tagata io me se fafine avaga, e tau o taku manino atu ne koe i au pati mo au faifaiga me e se avanoa koe mō se vaegā mea penā.


Still, Jesus expected such mistreatment and willingly submitted to it.—Matthew 20:17-19; 1 Peter 2:21-23. 	 Kae ne fakamoemoe eiloa a Iesu me ka fetaui a ia mo faifaiga sē ‵lei penā kae ne loto fiafia eiloa o fakafesagai ki ei.—Mataio 20:17-19; 1 Petelu 2:21-23.


They started at one o’clock each morning so that the food would be ready when the boats came in at four o’clock. 	 Ne kamata latou i te tasi i vaveao katoa ko te mea ke toka olotou mea‵kai māfai ko ‵foki aka a pōti i te fa.


Our attendance shows Jehovah that we want to draw close to him and his Son. 	 A te ‵kau atu o tatou e fakaasi atu ei ki a Ieova me ma‵nako tatou ke ‵kau fakatasi mo ia e penā foki tena Tama.


But the Hebrews knew that this would be against God’s law. 	 Kae ne iloa ne tāgata Epelu me ka soli i ei te tulafono a te Atua māfai e fai ne latou a te mea tenei.


(Ps. 18:35) We take to heart the inspired counsel: “Clothe yourselves with the tender affections of compassion, kindness, humility, mildness, and patience.” 	 (Sala. 18:35) E fakamalosi mai eiloa a pati polopoloki konei: “Fakapei ki luga i a koutou a te alofa atafai, te atafai, te loto maulalo, te agamalu mo te kufaki.”


“Months of my wife’s giving of herself drained her spiritually and emotionally,” says Daniel. 	 “E uke a masina ne tuku atu ei ne taku avaga a te fesoasoani i te feitu faka-te-agaga mo mea tau lagonaga,” ko muna a Tanielu.


“People will deliver you up to tribulation and will kill you,” he said. 	 “E puke fakapagota koutou ne tino o ave o fakasala, kae tamate foki,” ko ana pati.


Earthquakes and famine often precede problems that arise from another facet of the sign of the last days. 	 E fakamāfua aka ne mafuie mo oge a fakalavelave kolā e ‵sae aka mai te suā vaega o te fakailoga o aso fakaoti.


Regarding the code of laws that God gave to ancient Israel, Paul wrote: “All those who sinned under law will be judged by law.” 	 E uiga ki tulafono kolā ne tuku atu ne te Atua ki tino Isalaelu i aso mua, ne tusi mai a Paulo, penei: “Kae kafai e agasala latou, e fakamasinogina latou i te Tulafono.”


20 Each of us should ask himself, ‘What more can I do to strip off and keep off the old personality?’ 	 20 E ‵tau mo tatou taki tokotasi o fesili ifo, ‘Ne a nisi mea e mafai o fai ne au ke tapale kae ‵pei keatea oku uiga mua?’


Genesis 2:7-9 	 Kenese 2:7-9


Would you feel a desire to learn the words and join in? 	 E mata, ka fia tauloto koe ki pati o te pese kae kau atu foki ki tena usuga?


(Read Philippians 3:7, 8.) 	 (Faitau te Filipi 3:7, 8.)


To be effective, though, they need to imitate Jesus and encourage their children to state freely how they feel. 	 Kae ke magoi i te faiga o te mea tenā, e ‵tau o fakaakoako latou ki a Iesu kae fakamalosi atu olotou tama‵liki ke fakaasi atu olotou lagonaga e aunoa mo te ma‵taku.


Perhaps some Colossians needed to progress in this regard. 	 Kāti ne ‵tau o gasolo atu ki mua a nisi tino Kolose i feitu konā.


(Matt. 10:22; 24:13) Jesus also showed how at that time his disciples could get the needed strength to endure. 	 (Mataio 10:22; 24:13) Ne fakaasi atu foki ne Iesu a te auala ne mafai ei o maua ne ana soko i te taimi tenā a te malosi e manakogina ke kufaki latou.


What is the objective of the elders’ shepherding activity? 	 Se a te fakamoemoega o toeaina i te āsi atu pelā me ne tausi mamoe?


A Preview of Christ’s Rule 	 Se Fakaasiga e Uiga ki te Pulega a Keliso


• What teaching methods work best? 	 • Ne a toe auala ‵lei ke akoako atu ei?


Yes, you may see spiritual brothers and sisters of every age who surmount all manner of obstacles in order to serve Jehovah. 	 E tonu, kāti ka matea atu ne koe a taina mo tuagane faka-te-agaga kolā e kese‵kese olotou ma‵tua kae ko manumalo latou i vaegā fakalavelave faiga‵ta katoa ko te mea ke tavini atu ei latou ki a Ieova.


3. (a) What big change followed Jesus’ death? (b) What questions should we consider respecting Jesus’ prayer recorded in John chapter 17? 	 3. (a) Se a te ‵fuliga lasi ne tupu mai tua o te mate o Iesu? (e) Ne a fesili e ‵tau o mafau‵fau tatou ki ei e uiga ki te ‵talo a Iesu i te Ioane mataupu e 17?


17 Jehovah’s people have much experience in seeing prayers answered. 	 17 Ko oti ne lavea ne tino o Ieova a tali e uke ki olotou ‵talo.


(Matt. 17:20) Would you be able to put God’s standards foremost if that would result in difficulties? 	 (Mataio 17:20) E mata, e mafai o fakamuamua ne koe a fakatonuga a te Atua i tou olaga māfai e iloa ne koe me ka iku atu ki fakalavelave?


But through Habakkuk, God gave fair warning that these shocking events would occur. 	 Kae e alatu i a Sapakuka ne fakailoa faka‵lei atu ne te Atua me ka ‵tupu a mea faka‵poi konā.


In some cases, they even develop suicidal tendencies. 	 A nisi tino, ko taumafai foki ke faka‵mate latou.


On occasion, we enjoyed a little luxury. 	 Seāseā ko ‵moe māua i se koga e tai ‵lei atu.


Other people might be moved by examples showing that the Bible contains accurate prophecies and accurate history. 	 A nisi tino e mafai o fia‵fia ki fakaakoakoga kolā e fakaasi atu ei te ‵tonu o valoaga mo tala fakasolopito.


1, 2. (a) How did marriage begin? (b) What could the first man and woman have realized about marriage? 	 1, 2. (a) Ne māfua mai pefea te avaga? (e) Se a te mea ne iloa aka ne te tagata mo te fafine muamua e uiga ki te avaga?


We need to “press on,” or keep working at it. 	 E ‵tau mo tatou o “kausaki atu,” io me tumau i te ga‵lue e uiga ki ei.


(1 Peter 3:8) Provide updates when her children are with you, focusing mostly on the good. 	 (1 Petelu 3:8) Ke fakaasi atu faeloa ki tou fafine a mea e uiga ki tamaliki māfai e ‵nofo mo koe ana tama, kae saga atu fua ki mea ‵lei e fai ne latou.


Roald says: “We spend much more time together as a family in this isolated area than we did in Bergen. 	 Muna a Roald: “Ko lasi atu nei te taimi e ga‵lue fakatasi ei matou e pelā me se kāiga i te kogā koga ‵mao tenei i lō te mea ne fai ne matou i Bergen.


That is urgency! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te tāua o te mea tenā!


“I have fought the fine fight, I have run the course to the finish, I have observed the faith.”—2 TIM. 4:7. 	 “Ko oti ne fai ne au te mea sili i te fakataufaiga, ko oti foki au ne tele i te fakatau‵telega loa, ko oti foki ne taofi ‵mau ne au te fakatuanaki.”—2 TIMOTEO 4:7.


Profuse thanks, therefore, to the international, multilingual ‘great crowd’ for the overwhelming part that they have played in the fulfilling of [Jesus prophecy at Matthew 24:14!” 	 Tela la, e ‵tau eiloa o fakafetai atu e aunoa mo te fakatalave, ki te ‘vaitino tokouke’ i te lalolagi kātoa kolā e ‵kau fakatasi mō te tusaga lasi ne fai ne latou i te fakataunuga o te valoaga a [Iesu] i te Mataio 24:14!”


15 A man named Hushai needed courage to be loyal to God. 	 15 Ne manako eiloa a te tagata e igoa ki a Husai ke loto malosi a ia o fakamaoni ki te Atua.


So he prayed for God’s goodwill toward Zion. 	 Tela la, ne ‵talo atu a ia mō te loto ‵lei o te Atua ki Siona.


(Ps. 26:4, 5; Prov. 22:3) Should you ever face such a test, ask Jehovah to give you the wisdom and self-control to resist. 	 (Sala. 26:4, 5; Faata. 22:3) Kae kafai e ‵tau o fepaki koe mo se tofotofoga penā, akai atu ki a Ieova ke tuku atu te poto mo te loto pulea ke ‵teke atu ki ei.


Jehovah’s Witnesses are keenly interested in the fulfillment of this prophecy. 	 I te faiga tenā, ka maua ei ne tatou te loto tali‵tonu me i a Ieova ko te ‵tou tinā Fesoasoani tonu eiloa.—Epelu 13:6. Fesoasoani e Auala i Agelu


5 Of course, Jesus was not saying that everlasting life can be earned. 	 5 E tonu, ne seki fakauiga Iesu me ka maua fua te ola se-gata-mai i galuega.


(Revelation 12:7-9; Genesis 3:15) He is like a monstrous reptile capable of crushing and swallowing its prey. 	 (Fakaasiga 12:7-9; Kenese 3:15) E fai a ia e pelā me se manu fakamataku telā e ‵kumi kae folo foki ne ia ana fili.


He will tell you that doing so has made him and his family happier and has drawn them closer to Jehovah.—Read Mark 10:29, 30. 	 Ne fai ne te mea tenei ke fia‵fia malosi atu a ia mo tena kāiga kae fai ei ke ‵pili malosi atu latou ki a Ieova.—Faitau te Maleko 10:29, 30.


Indeed, David’s integrity is seen in his wholehearted devotion and love for his God, Jehovah.—Deuteronomy 6:5, 6. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e lavea atu te fakamaoni o Tavita i tena tapuaki mo tena alofa fakamaoni ki tena Atua, ko Ieova.—Teutelonome 6:5, 6.


The Israelites’ lives were not to be devoted solely to mundane pursuits. 	 Ne seki ‵tau o fakavae katoatoa a olaga o te kau Isalaelu ki mea faka-te-foitino.


Still, he obediently went ahead in faith. 	 E ui i ei, ne fakalogo eiloa a ia fakatasi mo te fakatuanaki.


We may also show humility by the way we respond to other people’s suggestions. 	 Kāti e fakaasi atu foki ne tatou a te loto maulalo e auala i ‵tou faifaiga ki manatu o nisi tino.


So it was solidly based on “the sayings of God.” 	 Tela la, ne fakavae katoatoa eiloa ki “muna a te Atua.”


It may properly be viewed as a “gift of God.” 	 E mafai o kilo tonu atu ki te mea tenā e pelā me se “meaalofa a te Atua.”


8 Having a sense of urgency also involves setting priorities. 	 8 A te mauaga o se lagonaga ke fai fakavave e aofia foki i ei a te fakatokaga o mea kolā e ‵tau o fakamuamua.


As early as November of 1879, Zion’s Watch Tower straightforwardly set out their Scriptural position by stating: “Every church claiming to be a chaste virgin espoused to Christ, but in reality united to and supported by the world (beast) we must condemn as being in scripture language a harlot church,” a reference to Babylon the Great.—Read Revelation 17:1, 2. 	 I te kamataga o Novema i te 1879, ne taku ‵tonu mai ne te Zion’s Watch Tower a te tulaga o latou i mea faka-te-Tusi Tapu: “So se lotu telā e fai me ‵ma kae ‵lago atu ki a Keliso, kae i te tonuga e ‵lago atu ki te lalolagi (manu fekai) e tau o taku fakamasei ki te lotu a te fafine talitagata, se tugāpati e fakaaoga i te Tusi Tapu,” kae fakauiga ki Papelonia te Sili.—Faitau te Fakaasiga 17:1, 2.


What effect can cultivating humility have on a marriage? 	 Se a te aoga o te atiakaga o te loto maulalo ki luga i se avaga?


“Concentrate on the wonderful things about your child, because there are many of them.” 	 “Saga tonu ki mea fakaofoofogia e uiga ki tau tamaliki, me e uke ‵ki eiloa a mea konā.”


A missionary who faithfully served for 43 years had to face periods of physical tiredness and discouragement. 	 Ne fi‵ta kae loto vāivāi foki se misionale telā ne tavini fakamaoni atu i tausaga e 43.


How do they prepare themselves for this type of service? 	 E fakatoka pefea latou mō te vaega o te taviniga tenei?


As illustrated in Job’s case, Satan essentially accuses all of Jehovah’s servants of selfish motives and seeks to prove that their love for God can cool off. 	 E pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te tala o Iopu, e ‵losi atu faeloa a Satani me e maua ne tavini a Ieova katoa se lagonaga kaimanako kae taumafai o fakamaoni atu me e mafai o galo te lotou a‵lofa ki te Atua.


Are Better Times Just Ahead? 	 Kafai ko Mate Sou Tino Pele e Mafai Pefea o Fa‵ki Koe i ei?


14 It can be especially helpful to keep on praying for holy spirit. 	 14 E mafai o fesoasoani mai ki a tatou a te ‵talo atu faeloa mō te agaga tapu.


After he got married, Manuel’s life course continued to cost him dearly. 	 Mai tua o tena fakaipoipoga, ne gasolo aka faeloa o masei atu te olaga o Manuelu.


Through them, Jehovah has indeed provided spiritual food in abundance. 	 E auala i a latou, e tuku mai ei ne Ieova a mea‵kai faka-te-agaga e uke ‵ki.


He does, however, provide something more important—spiritual protection. 	 Kae tuku mai ne ia se mea telā e sili atu tena tāua—ko te puipuiga i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Interestingly, a burnt offering was usually preceded by a sin offering or a guilt offering, suggesting that to make a sinner’s gift acceptable to God, forgiveness of sin was needed.—Leviticus 8:14, 18; 9:2, 3; 16:3, 5. 	 Kae se manatu tāua, me ne mua sāle atu i te taulaga ‵sunu te faiga o se taulaga mō agasala, io me se taulaga e ‵togi ei agasala, kae ne fakauiga i ei me e ‵tau o fakamagalo muamua a agasala a te tino a koi tuai o talia ne te Atua a te meaalofa a te tino agasala tenā.—Levitiko 8:14, 18; 9:2, 3; 16:3, 5.


As we read in the report by Pliny the Younger, first-century Christians were willing to die for their belief in Christ Jesus. 	 E pelā mo te lipoti a Pliny the Younger, ne lotoma‵lie a Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua ke ‵mate latou ona ko te lotou tali‵tonu ki a Keliso Iesu.


Has not Jehovah blessed your decision?—Compare Hebrews 11:25. 	 Ko oti ne fakamanuia mai a Ieova ki tau fakaikuga tenā, i ne?—Fakatusa ki te Epelu 11:25.


The idea of what a man should be like, as presented in the movies and the social environment, influenced me a great deal. 	 A te manakoga ke fai pelā me se tino fusu i ata vitio mo fakafiafiaga, ne fakamalosi ne ia au i se auala lasi.


Blessings are also set before those in line for eternal earthly life. 	 E isi foki ne fakamanuiaga ka maua ne tino kolā ka maua ne latou te avanoaga ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i te lalolagi.


Why is God’s rule by means of Christ Jesus marked by kindness, and what does this obligate us to do? 	 Kaia e fakamailoga ei te pulega a te Atua e auala i a Keliso Iesu ki te alofa atafai, kae e fakamalosi mai pefea te mea tenei ke fai ne tatou?


Parents developing practical wisdom will think about the way they discipline their children and the effect this will have on the children in the future. 	 A mātua kolā e ati aka ne latou a te poto ka mafau‵fau ki te auala e polopoloki ei ne latou a olotou tamaliki e pelā foki mo ikuga e maua ne tama‵liki i aso mai mua ona ko te mea tenei.


Is there a difference, then, between perfection and integrity? 	 E mata, e isi se ‵kese i te va o te ‵lei katoatoa mo te fakamaoni?


Concerning professed Christians, Paul wrote: “There will be a period of time when they will not put up with the healthful teaching, but, in accord with their own desires, they will accumulate teachers for themselves to have their ears tickled; and they will turn their ears away from the truth.”—2 Timothy 4:3, 4. 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo e uiga ki Kelisiano ‵loi: “E oko mai te taimi ko se toe faka‵logo ei tino ki akoakoga ‵tonu, kae ka tau‵tali atu ki olotou manakoga, kae ka fakapotopoto foki ne latou a faiakoga kolā e logosala olotou akoakoga [“kolā e fakamagisogiso atu,” NW] ki olotou taliga. Ka ‵fuli latou keatea mai te mea tonu o faka‵logo ki tala ‵kai.”—2 Timoteo 4:3, 4.


He held a feast, said good-bye to his father and mother, and left home to minister to Elijah. 	 Ne fai ne tou tagata se ‵kaiga, fakatofa atu ki tena tamana mo tena mātua, kae fano o tavini ki a Elia.


In harmony with James 1:5-8, why should you pray in faith? 	 E ‵tusa mo te Iakopo 1:5-8, kaia e ‵tau ei o ‵talo atu tatou i te fakatuanaki?


They may choose to reject or oppose Christianity, bringing about divisions in the family.—Luke 12:51-53. 	 E mafai o fakaiku aka ne latou ke ‵teke atu ki te lotu Kelisiano tonu, ko māfua mai i ei a mavae‵vaega i te kāiga.—Luka 12:51-53.


As mentioned earlier, baptism symbolizes that you made a solemn promise to Jehovah himself. 	 E pelā mo te mea ne fakasae aka muamua, a te papatisoga ko te fakamailogaga o tau tautoga ne fai ki a Ieova.


Demonstrating their faith in Jesus’ prophetic warning, the Christians flee from Jerusalem to Pella, a neutral city located in the mountains across the Jordan River. 	 I te fakaasi atu o te lotou fakatuanaki ki pati fakapelofeta a Iesu, ne ‵tele keatea a Kelisiano mai Ielusalema ki Pela, se fa‵kai saoloto telā e tu i luga i mauga i te suā feitu o te vaitafe ko te Iolitana.


She then offers them a Bible study. 	 Kae ne fai atu foki a ia ke na fai se lotou akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


Jehovah will abundantly bless us only if we do his work wholeheartedly and with zeal. 	 Ka fakamanuia malosi eiloa ne Ieova a tatou māfai e fai ne tatou tena galuega i te loto kātoa mo te loto finafinau.


God’s anointed servants are thus duly authorized to make pronouncements worldwide against nations and kingdoms. 	 Ne maua eiloa ne tavini fakaekegina a te Atua a te pulega ke faka‵pula atu ki te lalolagi kātoa a mea kolā ka ‵tupu ki atufenua mo malo.


He makes a whip of ropes and drives the sellers away. 	 Ne faite ne ia se kini ki lopu kae ne ‵tuli keatea ne ia a tino fai pisinisi konā.


Would you notice the difference? 	 A te mea telā e se iloa ne koe ko te suiga ne se tino a te mata molī fou ki se mea telā e tai vāivāi malie ifo.


13 Questions From Readers 	 13 Fesili Mai Tino Fai‵tau


Acting with decisiveness, Aaron and Hur “took a stone and put it under [Moses], and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur, one on each side, supported his hands, so that his hands remained steady until the sun set.” 	 Ne gasue‵sue fakavave a Alona mo Hulo kae “aumai ne lāua te fatu ke sagasaga a ia i ei, kae ‵tu lāua i ona tafa o taofi ona lima ki luga, ke tumau eiloa penā ke oko ki te taimi e tō ei te lā.”


For example, a husband may need to point out in a kind manner why some adjustment is needed if her dress or use of jewelry or cosmetics begins to stray from the modest pattern recommended in the Scriptures.—1 Peter 3:3-5. 	 E pelā mo te tagata avaga, kāti e mafai o faipati atu mo te alofa ki tena avaga e uiga ki te pogai e ‵tau ei o fai ne fakamafuliga ki tena gatu io me ko ana teuga fakagali‵gali māfai ko kamata o se fetaui mo mea kolā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu.—1 Petelu 3:3-5.


Let us now consider a few Bible examples of those who maintained moral cleanness. 	 Ke na mafau‵fau nei tatou ki nisi tala i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki tino kolā ne tumau eiloa i amioga ‵ma.


David subdues his enemies as God continues to be with him. 	 Ne fakatakavale ne Tavita ana fili ona ko te fakatasi atu faeloa o te Atua ki a ia.


Evidently, Joshua did something similar. 	 Tenā foki eiloa te mea ne fai ne Iosua.


In what ways can spiritual hunger and thirst be satisfied? 	 Ne a auala e mafai ei o fakama‵lie aka te fiakai mo te fiainu faka-te-agaga?


(Job 42:5) Satan was proved a liar in that he could not break Job’s integrity. 	 (Iopu 42:5) Ne fakamaoni aka i ei i a Satani se tino loi me ne seki mafai o fakamasei ne ia te fakamaoni o Iopu.


He hoped that perhaps there, amid the cold winds of the Arctic Circle, he had finally escaped the even colder winds of prejudice. 	 Ne fakamoemoe tou tagata me i te nofo atu i konā, i matagi ‵moko o te Arctic Circle, ka sao ei a ia i ikuga o te fakailoga tino.


Why is it not surprising that Jesus was a Master Teacher, and what did his teachings reflect? 	 Kaia e se ofo ei tatou me i a Iesu se Faiakoga Apo, kae ne a mea ne fakaasi mai i ana akoakoga?


About three months later, over 30,000 Roman troops, led by Cestius Gallus, advanced on Jerusalem to crush the rebellion. 	 Kāti i se tolu masina mai tua ifo, e silia atu mo te 30,000 kautau Loma, mai lalo i te takitakiga a Cestius Gallus, ne ulu atu ki loto i Ielusalema o fakaseai atu a te kau ‵teke i ei.


Whatever Happened to Sin? 	 E Mata, Ko Oti Ne Tiaki Tatou Ne Te Atua?


10 What can help us not to be anxious over anything and to experience “the peace of God”? 	 10 Se a te mea e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke se manava‵se tatou ki so se mea kae ke maua “te filemu o te Atua”?


WHEN you see elderly ones in the congregation who have white hair, are you reminded of an account in the Bible book of Daniel? 	 KAFAI e lavea ne koe a tino ma‵tua i te fakapotopotoga kolā ko sinā olotou ulu, e mata, e masaua ne koe i ei se tala mai te tusi ko Tanielu i te Tusi Tapu?


Noah’s God-fearing father, Lamech, died about five years before the Flood. 	 Ne mate atu a Lameko, te tamana o Noa telā e mataku ki te Atua kāti i se lima tausaga mai mua o te Lolo.


14 As the end of this system of things draws closer, Satan will intensify his attacks upon Jehovah’s servants. 	 14 Ona ko te pili mai o te gataga o te olaga tenei, ka fakamalosi aka ne Satani auala e oso atu ei a ia ki tavini a Ieova.


He is the principal promoter of false worship. 	 Ko ia loa tenā e fakamalosi aka ne ia a tapuakiga ‵se.


(Deut. 34:1-9) The Israelites are about to take possession of Canaan. 	 (Teutelonome 34:1-9) Ko pili fua o puke ne te kau Isalaelu a te fenua o Kanana.


• How can God-given authority be a blessing? 	 • E mafai pefea o fai a malosi kolā e tuku mai ne te Atua mo fai se fakamanuiaga?


(John 6:41) Rather, the Bible account tells us that someone else was appointed to act as “the director of the feast.” 	 (Ioane 6:41) Kae e fai mai te tala i te Tusi Tapu me ne isi se tagata telā ne ‵tofi aka ke fai mo fai “te pule o te ‵kaiga.”


11, 12. (a) What spiritual “food supplies” have been provided by “the faithful steward”? (b) How have the “food supplies” been provided at the proper time? 	 11, 12. (a) Ne a “meakai” faka-te-agaga e fakasoa sāle mai ne “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto”? (e) Ne fakasoa mai pefea a “meakai” konā i te taimi tonu?


Have you thought about serving him again but wondered whether he would welcome you back? 	 E mata, ko oti koe ne mafaufau ke toe tavini atu ki a ia kae manatu aka me ka toe talia ne ia koe?


About the year 1868, Charles Taze Russell began a careful examination of long-accepted doctrines of Christendom’s churches and found misinterpretations of the Scriptures. 	 Kāti i te tausaga ko te 1868, ne kamata ei o iloilo faka‵lei aka ne Siale Taso Lasalo a akoakoga a lotu i Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se kolā ko leva ne taliagina kae ne maua atu i ei a fakamatalaga ‵se i te Tusi Tapu.


1, 2. (a) Why did Job feel abandoned by God? (b) Did Job’s expressions mean that he had turned against Jehovah? 	 1, 2. (a) Kaia ne mafaufau ei a Iopu i a ia ko tiakina ne te Atua? (e) E mata, e fakaasi mai i pati a Iopu me ko oti ne fulitua atu a ia ki a Ieova?


(Matthew 6:11) This is not a request for material wealth. 	 (Mataio 6:11) A te mea tenei e se se fakamolemole ko te mea ke maumea koe.


Instead of accepting God’s Anointed One—the Messiah, or Christ—the nations have “kept muttering,” or meditating on, the perpetuation of their own authority. 	 I lō te talia ne latou te Tino Fakaekegina a te Atua—ko te Mesia, io me ko Keliso—e ‘fai‵pati faeloa’ a malo io me e mafaufau ‵mafa faeloa ki auala e fakatumau ei olotou pulega.


Dying nowadays is different in many ways, and it often is more lonely. 	 E ‵lei atu ki te tokoukega o tino ke ‵mate latou i olotou fale, me e filemu kae tausi faka‵lei foki latou ne olotou kāiga.


After noting that spiritual gifts vary and are present among some believers, Paul mentions a quality that should be cultivated by all Christians. 	 Mai tua o tena fakaasiga me e kese‵kese a vaegā meaalofa faka-te-agaga kae e maua fua ne nisi tino tali‵tonu, ne taku mai ei ne Paulo se uiga telā e ‵tau o maua ne Kelisiano katoa.


After all, Moses told the sons of Israel: “Jehovah . . . the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.”—Read Exodus 3:15-17. 	 E se gata i ei, ne fai atu a Mose ki te fanauga a Isalaelu: “[A Ieova] . . . te Atua o Apelaamo, Isaako mo Iakopo ne matea ne koe.”—Faitau te Esoto 3:15-17.


In their rush to blame God, some point to Bible accounts where God brought destruction by natural elements. 	 E uiga ki mea kolā ne fakamasei e auala i mea ma‵losi o te natula, ne ‵losi atu a nisi tino ki te Atua.


For centuries, explorers and travelers have used the compass to guide their way over land and sea. 	 Ne fakaaoga faeloa ne tino a te kamupasi i te fia o senitenali ke takitaki ei latou māfai e faima‵laga i luga i te laukele mo te tai.


He then asked her: “Do you believe this?” 	 Kae ne fesili atu a ia ki tou fafine: “E talitonu la koe ki te mea nei?”


12 Even in lands of Christendom, many do not believe in the concept of being sinners. 	 12 Ke oko foki eiloa ki fenua o Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se, e se tali‵tonu a tino e tokouke ki te manatu e uiga ki te fai e pelā me se tino agasala.


(1 Chron. 24:18) The inscription on this ossuary reveals that “the Caiaphas family was related to the Maʹaziah course,” says the IAA. 	 (1 Nofo. 24:18) E fakaasi mai i te tusitusiga i luga i te pusa mate tenei me i “te kāiga o Kaiafa e vau i te matakāiga o Masia,” ko pati i te IAA.


Korah and his associates alienated themselves from God by their overconfidence, pride, and lack of faith. 	 Ne a mea e fai ne tatou māfai ko fai ne tagata konei a fakaikuga io me ‵fuli ne latou te auala e fai ei a mea i te fakapotopotoga?


(Isaiah 35:5) For example, millions of Jehovah’s Witnesses around the globe have studied Daniel’s prophecy, verse by verse. 	 (Isaia 35:5) E pelā mo te fia miliona o Molimau a Ieova i te lalolagi kātoa ko oti ne sukesuke ‵loto latou ki fuaiupu takitasi o valoaga i te tusi ko Tanielu.


Though they delighted in the precious truths that Jesus had taught them, they were well-aware that not all shared their delight. 	 E tiga eiloa ne fia‵fia malosi latou ki muna‵tonu tāua kolā ne akoako atu ne Iesu, ne iloa ‵lei ne latou me e se ko tino katoa ne fia‵fia ki ei.


13 When Satan is released from the abyss for the final test, he will try to mislead humans once again. 	 13 Kafai ko fakasaoloto mai a Satani ke fai tena toe tofotofoga, ka toe taumafai o takitaki ‵se ne ia a tino.


We also had her apologize to her friend in our presence. 	 Ne fai foki ne māua ke fakatoese atu a ia ki tena taugasoa i mā mua.


17 When marital tension persists, there is no shortcut. 	 17 Kafai e tumau a fakalavelave i te fakaipoipoga, e seai se auala toetoe e mafai o fakaaogā.


Today, we receive comfort and direction through the faithful and discreet slave class. 	 I aso nei, e maua ne tatou a fakamafanafanaga mo fakatonuga e auala i te potukau ko te tavini fakamaoni kae poto.


God does not want to destroy anyone, so he gives fair warning of what he will do. 	 E tuku mai ne te Atua se fakailoaga ki mea kolā ka fai ne ia me e se manako a ia o fakamasei so se tino.


He and fellow craftsmen made silver shrines of the goddess Artemis, and their profitable business was threatened because Paul’s preaching work caused many of the city’s residents to forsake idol worship. 	 Ne faite ne ia mo ana tino ga‵lue a ata o te atua fafine ko Atemisi ki siliva, kae ne fakamataku te lotou pisinisi ona ko te talaiga a Paulo telā ne fai ei ke tiakina ne tino o te fa‵kai a te tapuakiga ki tupua.


Cain committed this vile deed even though Jehovah had urged him to control his emotions and had promised to bless him if he did.—Read Genesis 4:6-8. 	 Ne fai ne Kaino a te uiga masei tenei mai tua o te fakamalosiatuga a Ieova ke taofiofi ana lagonaga kae ne tauto atu me ka fakamanuia ne ia tou tagata māfai e fakalogo a ia.—Faitau te Kenese 4:6-8.


27, 28. (a) What is true about the fulfillment of prophecies in the book of Daniel? (b) In what period are we living, and what should we do? 	 27, 28. (a) Se a te manatu tonu e uiga ki te fakataunuga o valoaga i te tusi o Tanielu? (e) Se a te vaitaimi telā ko ‵nofo atu tatou i ei, kae ne a ‵tou mea e ‵tau o fai?


The Responsibility of Those Who Hear the Word 	 Te Tiute o Tino Kolā e Lagona ne Latou te Muna


Though we may not be able to change jobs, there may be other ways to remove ourselves from tempting circumstances. 	 E tiga eiloa e se mafai o ‵fuli ne tatou ‵tou galuega, kāti e isi ne nisi auala ke olo kea‵tea ei tatou mai i fakanofonofoga kolā e maua i ei a fakaosoosoga.


The four victors of that battle eventually divided the Grecian Empire among themselves. 	 Ne vaevae ne takitaki kautau e tokofa kolā ne manumalo i te taua tenā a te malo o Eleni i a latou eiloa.


When the time came, God transferred Jesus’ life from heaven to Mary’s womb so that he could be born as a human.—Read Luke 1:30-32; John 6:38; 8:23. 	 I te okoga ki te taimi tonu, ne fakamasiki mai ei ne te Atua a te ola o Iesu mai te lagi ki te moegatama o Malia ko te mea ke mafai o fanau mai a ia e pelā me se tagata.—Faitau te Luka 1:30-32; Ioane 6:38; 8:23.


The prime reason for the Jews’ return was the restoration of true worship in Jerusalem. 	 A te ‵toe pogai tāua ne foki atu ei te kau Iutaia, ko te mea ke toe fakafou ne latou te tapuakiga tonu i Ielusalema.


Similarly, subjects of Christ need to maintain high standards of morality and good spiritual health.—1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Galatians 5:19-23. 	 E penā foki loa, a tino mai lalo i te pulega a Keliso e ‵tau o fakatumau ne latou a tulaga ma‵luga i mea tau amioga mo te malosi ‵lei i te feitu faka-te-agaga.—1 Kolinito 6:9-11; Kalatia 5:19-23.


Why should we pursue the course of truthfulness? 	 E tāua ‵ki te mea tenā ke kamata kae ke fakatumau i ei a te va fealofani ‵pili o tatou mo nisi tino penā foki loa mo te Atua.


“When I read the Bible, I try to remember that there may be several lessons that can be drawn from a passage,” says one brother. 	 “Kafai e faitau au ki te Tusi Tapu, e taumafai au ke masaua me e isi ne nai akoakoga e mafai o maua mai i se vaega i ei,” ko muna a se taina.


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They say that everlasting life is attained only after you die and go to heaven. 	 E fai mai latou me e maua māfai ko oti koe ne mate kae fano ki luga i te lagi.


(Luke 12:8, 9) Those words have strengthened Christians, especially in lands where true worship is banned. 	 (Luka 12:8, 9) Ko oti ne fakamalosi atu a pati konā ki Kelisiano, maise eiloa i koga kolā e fakatapu ei te tapuakiga tonu.


5 Or you may have followed a Bible-reading schedule that included Zephaniah chapter 2. There you read the names of cities, peoples, and lands. 	 5 Io me kāti ne faitau koe i te faitauga faka-te-vaiaso ki te Tusi Tapu i te tusi ko Sefanaia mataupu e 2. E maua atu ne koe i ei a igoa o fa‵kai, tino mo kogā fenua.


Jesus said: “If you, although being wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more so will the Father in heaven give holy spirit to those asking him!”—Luke 11:13. 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “Kafai koutou e ma‵sei, kae e iloa ne koutou o tuku atu a mea ‵lei ki otou tama‵liki, e se sili atu la te otou Tamana i te lagi, i te fia tuku atu o te Agaga Tapu ki tino kolā e fakamolemole atu ki a ia?”—Luka 11:13.


Where he was raised After a brief stay in Egypt, Jesus’ family moved to Nazareth, a city in the province of Galilee about 60 miles (96 km) north of Jerusalem. 	 ▪ Te koga ne tupu aka ei a ia Mai tua o te ‵nofoga malie o latou i Aikupito, ne toe faima‵laga atu a te kāiga o Iesu ki Nasaleta, se fa‵kai i loto i Kalilaia telā e nofo pelā ki se 60 maila (96 kilomita) ki mātū o Ielusalema.


But Robert chose to forgo what many viewed as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in order to pursue his goal of serving as a regular pioneer. 	 Kae ne filifili aka ne Lopati ke fakaseke ne ia te mea telā e ‵kilo atu ki ei a tino e tokouke e pelā me se avanoaga eiloa e tasi i te olaga, ko te mea ke kausaki atu ki tena fakamoemoega ke tavini atu e pelā me se paenia tumau.


Are we generous in our expressions of affection for elderly parents? [Pictures on page 18] All in the congregation can demonstrate their love for elderly fellow believers 	 E mafai ne tino katoa i te fakapotopotoga o fakaasi atu te lotou a‵lofa ki olotou taina tali‵tonu kolā ko ma‵tua


(Lev. 19:32) We should regularly pray for these faithful ones and thank God for their labors of love. 	 (Levitiko 19:32) E ‵tau o ‵talo faeloa tatou mō tino fakamaoni konei kae fakafetai atu ki a Ieova mō olotou galuega a‵lofa e uke ne fai.


Jesus did indeed directly descend from David. 	 Ne vau eiloa Iesu mai te gafa o Tavita.


Sinful works of the flesh may bring temporary excitement, but they leave Christians with a troubled conscience and bring reproach on God’s name. 	 Kāti e maua sāle a fakafiafiaga sē tumau i manakoga faka-te-foitino, kae e pa‵kia sāle i ei a loto lagona o Kelisiano kae e fakamasiasi atu i ei ki te igoa o te Atua.


Good ventilation and lighting, along with a quiet and comfortable setting, make concentration easier. 	 E faigofie ke ‵saga tonu atu māfai e e isi se matagi mo moli i te koga tenā, e se logoa kae gali.


As depicted by the immoral woman in Revelation, false religion has tremendous influence over governments. 	 E pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te fafine amio matagā i te Fakaasiga, e lasi ‵ki te pulega a lotu ki luga i malo.


For example, a tour guide working with an American travel agency was amazed at the affection and assistance shown by the Witnesses to foreign delegates at an international convention in Germany in 2009. 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne ofo masei se tino galue ki tualisi i te kamupane Amelika, i te alofa mo te fesoasoani ne fakaasi atu ne Molimau ki ‵tou taina mai nisi fenua i te fono i atufenua telā ne fai i Siamani i te 2009.


What about us? 	 Kae pefea la tatou?


(Phil. 2:15; 4:13) We know that we are imperfect, but we are confident that Jehovah will deal mercifully with us even when we make mistakes. 	 (Filipi 2:15; 4:13) E iloa ne tatou me e se ‵lei katoatoa a tatou, kae e tali‵tonu tatou me ka fakaasi mai eiloa ne Ieova te alofa fakamagalo ki a tatou ke oko foki ki taimi kolā e fai ei ne tatou a mea ‵se.


Why did Abraham ask his wife to say that she was his sister? 	 Kaia ne fakamolemole atu ei a Apelaamo ki tena avaga ke fai atu me i a ia ko tena tuagane?


Then the desire, when it has become fertile, gives birth to sin.”—JAMES 1:14, 15. 	 Tela la, kafai ko faitama te manako masei, ko fanau mai ei te agasala.”—IAKOPO 1:14, 15.


• Why do we need to be cautious about simply letting our conscience be our guide? 	 • Kaia e manakogina ei ke fakaeteete tatou i te talia ke takitaki fua tatou ne ‵tou loto lagona?


(Ezra 6:3) The work progresses well and comes to completion. 	 (Esela 6:3) Ne gasolo faka‵lei atu eiloa ki mua te galuega kae ne palele atu i ei.


For such, it might be easy to take the light for granted. 	 Kāti e faigofie ke sonāfai ne vaegā tino penā a te mainaga.


Why did Jehovah act loyally toward David? 	 Kaia ne alofa fakamaoni ei a Ieova ki a Tavita?


(Genesis 1:28) Would a loving God instruct the first couple to “fill the earth”—which, of course, involved having sexual relations—and then sentence them to death for obeying his instructions?—1 John 4:8. 	 (Kenese 1:28) E mata, e mafai o fakatonu atu ne se Atua alofa a te tauavaga muamua ke ‘fakatokouke lā tama‵liki’—telā e mautinoa eiloa me e aofia i ei amioga fakatauavaga—kae oti aka ko fakasala ne ia lāua ki te mate ona ko te faka‵logo ki ana fakatonuga?—1 Ioane 4:8.


4. (a) How was David an example of loyalty to God? (b) What other examples will we consider? 	 4. (a) Ne fai pefea a Tavita mo fai se fakaakoakoga o te fakamaoni ki te Atua? (e) Ne a nisi fakaakoakoga ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei?


“I’m surrounded by people who are dishonest,” said a working woman in South Africa, “and sometimes the pressure to conform is very great.” 	 Ne fai mai se fafine galue i Afelika ki Saute, “E sikomia au ne tino sē fakamaoni, kae i nisi taimi e lasi ‵ki te fakamalosiga ke ‵lago atu au ki a latou.”


The time that many parents spend with their children is diminishing. 	 Ko mutana foki te taimi e fakamāumāu ne mātua e tokouke mo olotou tama‵liki.


The inevitability of death, therefore, has created an internal conflict in humans, a persisting disharmony. 	 Ona ko te mea e se mafai o sao se tino mai te mate, e fai ei ke ‵numi a tino kae e se mafai foki o ‵tō olotou ‵nofo.


Look! Also, there was a voice from the heavens that said: ‘This is my Son, the beloved, whom I have approved.’” 	 Ne matala te lagi ki a ia, kae ne matea foki ne [Ioane te Papatiso] a te Agaga o te Atua ko fanaifo, e tino mai e pelā mo se lupe, e fakape‵pepe i . . . luga [i a Iesu].


19:10, 14, 18. True worshippers are never alone. 	 19:10, 14, 18. E se mafai o ‵nofo fua a tino tapuaki ‵tonu i a latou eiloa.


Peter is here making a symbolic reference to the earth. 	 Ne fai ne Petelu se fakamatalaga fakatusa e uiga ki te lalolagi.


True, it requires perseverance and imagination to keep a family study regular and relevant, but the rewards are worth the effort.—Proverbs 23:15. 	 E tonu, e manakogina a te loto tumau mo te faiga o mafaufauga e uke ki ei ke fakatumau a te faiga o akoga faka-te-kāiga ki mataupu kolā e fataui ‵lei mo olotou manakoga, kae ka maua ne latou te taui ‵lei mai olotou taumafaiga.—Faataoto 23:15.


This is not always a matter of punishing one’s partner, as it may result from frustration or discouragement. 	 A te mea tenei e se ko te fakasalaga faeloa o se tino e tokotasi, ona ko te mea e mafai o māfua mai i te mea tenā te ‵fiu io me ko te loto vāivāi.


As already discussed, you need to know where your life is headed. 	 E pelā mo te mea ko oti ne sau‵tala tatou ki ei, e ‵tau o iloa ne koe te koga ka iku atu ki ei tou olaga.


Based on only a limited understanding, they may make crucial decisions that can cause harm to themselves or to others. 	 E fakaaogā ne latou te malamalama sē katoatoa tenā ke fai ei ne latou a filifiliga tāua ‵ki kolā e pa‵kia latou mo nisi tino i ei.


7 Today, Jehovah empowers faithful Christians by means of his holy spirit, his Word, and our Christian brotherhood. 	 7 I aso nei, e fakamalosi atu ne Ieova a Kelisiano fakamaoni e auala i tena agaga tapu, tena Muna, mo ‵tou kautaina Kelisiano.