21, 22. What obstacle can prevent us from reaching the finish line in the race for life, and how can we avoid it? 	 21, 22. Se a te mea e mafai o fakagata ne ia te ‵tou oko atu ki te tapulā i te fakatau‵telega mō te ola, kae e mafai pefea o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai ei?


After seeking Jehovah’s direction in prayer, they sold their house and moved into an apartment. 	 Mai tua o te ‵sala atu ki te takitakiga a Ieova e auala i ‵talo, ne ‵togi atu ki tua te lā fale kae olo o ‵nofo i se fale tai foliki ifo.


He says that we should be “peaceable with all men.” 	 E fai mai a ia me e ‵tau mo tatou o ‘maua te olaga filemu mo nisi tino katoa.’


Jesus said: “Where your treasure is, there your hearts will be also.”—Luke 12:34. 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “Ko te koga e tuku ei otou koloa, e tuku foki i ei otou loto.”—Luka 12:34.


On the other hand, suppose he uses the gift to build for the future, perhaps investing most of it wisely. 	 I te suā feitu, kafai ne fakaaogā ne ia te meaalofa tenā ke ati aka ei se fakavae ‵lei mō aso mai mua, kāti ne faulu ne ia te ukega o tupe konā ki te pagike.


What confidence can we have in Jehovah? 	 E mafai pefea o maua ne tatou te loto talitonu ki a Ieova?


Our faith in Jehovah makes us confident that drawing close to God is good for us. 	 A te ‵tou fakatuanaki ki a Ieova e fai ei tatou ke tali‵tonu me i te fakapilipili atu ki te Atua e ‵lei ki a tatou.


What will soon happen to false religion, and why? 	 Se a te mea ko pili o tupu ki lotu ‵se, kae kaia e tupu ei a te mea tenei?


That was a wondrous work, preserving righteous ones and destroying the hopelessly wicked.—Genesis 19:24. 18. 	 E fakaofoofogia te faiga tenā me ne fakaola ne ia a tino amiotonu kae ne fakaseai ne ia a tino amio ma‵sei kolā seki fia salamo.—Kenese 19:24.


Help the Bible student to progress 	 Ne a mea e akoako ‵tonu mai i te Tusi Tapu?


Though we expect our spiritual fight to intensify, we know the outcome. 	 E tiga eiloa e iloa ne tatou me ka momea aka te faigata o te ‵tou taua faka-te-agaga, e iloa foki ne tatou me ne a mea ka iku mai i ei.


(Rom. 3:23) As a descendant of Adam, Paul was subject to the effects of sin on the imperfect flesh. 	 (Loma 3:23) Ona ko ia ne vau i te gafa o Atamu, ne pokotia a Paulo i ikuga katoa o te agasala.


So how might we apply this to ourselves? 	 Ne a mea aoga e tauloto ne tatou mai te mea tenei?


He abused her emotionally, insulted her, refused to speak to her, and threatened to take the children and leave her. 	 Ne fakalogo‵mae ne ia tou fafine e auala i ana pati, ta ne ia, se manako o faipati atu ki tou fafine, kae fai atu ki tou fafine me ka puke ne ia ana tama‵liki kae tiakina a ia.


(Ezek. 38:23) And just as surely as his ancient people inherited the Promised Land, so all Christians who endure as faithful worshippers of Jehovah will inherit life in God’s righteous new world. 	 (Eseki. 38:23) E pelā mo te mautinoa o te ulu atu o ana tino mua ki te Fenua o te Folafolaga, e penā foki a Kelisiano katoa kolā e tumau e pelā me ne tino tapuaki fakamaoni o Ieova ka maua ne latou te ola i te lalolagi fou kae amiotonu a te Atua.


Well, he would have had to make a copy of the books of the Pentateuch (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy). 	 Ia, e ‵tau o laga ne ia se kopi o tusi o te Penitatiuka (ko Kenese, Esoto, Levitiko, Numela, Teutelonome).


And that “sword,” ever flaming, ever turning, inspired awe as well. 	 Kae ne ofo malosi foki a ia i te “pelu” telā e ka faeloa, kae miomio faeloa.


Like Jesus Christ’s persecuted apostles, we will say: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men.”—Acts 5:29. 	 E pelā eiloa mo apositolo o Iesu Keliso kolā ne fakasauāgina, ka fai atu tatou: “E ‵tau mo matou o faka‵logo ki te Atua i lō te faka‵logo ki tino.”—Galuega 5:29.


After that, “believers in the Lord kept on being added, multitudes both of men and of women.”—Acts 2:1-4, 8, 14, 41, 47; 4:4; 5:14. 	 Mai konā, ne “gasolo eiloa o tokouke a tino e fakaopoopo atu ki a latou, ne tāgata mo fāfine kolā ko tali‵tonu ki te Aliki.”—Galuega 2:1-4, 8, 14, 41, 47; 4:4; 5:14.


For example, Jehovah instructs us to “stop keeping company” with unrepentant wrongdoers. 	 E pelā mo te fakatonu mai a Ieova ki a tatou ke “fakagata te [‵tou] ‵kau fakatasi” mo tino fai mea ‵se kae se sala‵mo.


19. (a) How should we view moral cleanness? (b) What will be discussed in the following article? 	 19. (a) E ‵tau o fai pefea te ‵tou kilokiloga e uiga ki amioga ‵mā? (e) Se a te mea telā ka fakamatala mai i te suā mataupu?


Such a career may promise status, authority, and wealth. 	 E mafai o maua mai i se vaegā galuega penā se tulaga ‵lei, pulega, mo te maumea.


At the very root of these provisions is the ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ.—Matt. 20:28; John 3:16; 1 John 4:9, 10. 	 Ne fakavae a fakatokaga konei ki te taulaga togiola a Iesu Keliso.—Mataio 20:28; Ioane 3:16; 1 Ioane 4:9, 10.


8 Satan tries to break our integrity through the sowing of doubts about what we have been taught. 	 8 E taumafai malosi a Satani o fakamasei ‵tou fakamaoni mai te faiga ke fakalotolotolua tatou ki ‵tou mea ne tauloto.


9 As you likely know from your study of the Bible, it is Satan the Devil who taunts Jehovah. 	 9 Kāti ko iloa ne koe mai tau akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu me e fakamasei io me fakaitaita sāle ne Satani te Tiapolo a Ieova.


Highlights From Book Two of Psalms 	 Manatu Tāua Mai te Vaega e Lua o te Tusi ko Salamo


What evidence can you point to that world conditions have worsened since 1914? 	 Ne a fakamaoniga e lavea atu me ko oti ne gasolo aka o ma‵sei a mea ‵tupu i te lalolagi talu mai te 1914?


That is when the great apostasy started. 	 Tenā eiloa te taimi ne kamata mai ei a te aposetasi lasi.


Mary is certainly known worldwide. 	 Ko lauiloa eiloa a Malia i te lalolagi kātoa.


12 Are you a serious baptized brother in your late teens? 	 12 E mata, a koe se taina talavou papatiso telā e fakatāua malosi ne koe tau tapuakiga ki a Ieova?


He became very angry. 	 Ne kaitaua malosi tou tagata.


Why did Paul remind Christians that God is “one Jehovah”? 	 Kaia ne fakamasaua atu ei ne Paulo me i te Atua ko “Ieova tokotasi” eiloa?


For more information, see the brochure Jehovah’s Witnesses—Who Are They? 	 Ke maua a fakamatalaga fakaopoopo, ke onoono ki te Polosiua ko te Jehovah’s Witnesses—Who Are They?


When would all of that happen? 	 Ka ‵tupu mafea a mea katoa konei?


Do you still have some printed copies of this year’s invitation that you could distribute before the Memorial? 	 E mata, koi isi ne pepa ‵kami mō te tausaga nei e nofo mo koe kae mafai o tufa atu mai mua o te Fakamanatuga?


• How do you benefit from the elders’ presiding over you? 	 • E maua pefea ne koe a mea aoga mai toeaina kolā e takitaki ne latou koe?


Visions of the Spirit Realm 	 Fakaasiga e Uiga ki te Koga Telā e ‵Nofo i ei a Agaga


4 Being fully aware of our motives and limitations, Jehovah appreciates it when we give him our best, whether that is a little or a lot. 	 4 Ona ko te katoatoa o tena iloa i ‵tou lagonaga mo ‵tou tapulā, e fiafia eiloa a Ieova māfai e tuku atu ne tatou ki a ia a toe mea ‵lei, faitalia me e mu‵tana io me e uke.


2 Throughout most of his life, King David of ancient Israel set an outstanding example of taking God’s will into account. 	 2 I te ukega o taimi i tena olaga, ne fai ne te tupu o Isalaelu ko Tavita se fakaakoakoga fakaofoofogia i te faiga o te loto o te Atua.


“But rather the giving of thanks.”—5:4. 	 “Kae ko te tukuatuga fua o ‵talo fakafetai.”—5:4.


You may be teased or ridiculed at school for taking a stand as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 E mafai o fakaitaita io me fakatauemu atu a tamaliki i te akoga māfai ko fakaasi atu ne koe te tu mautakitaki e pelā me se Molimau a Ieova.


What does it mean to be “persuaded to believe”? 	 Se a te uiga ke “tumau i mea kolā ne tauloto ne koe kae talitonu ki ei”?


(Revelation 2:10) Today, our Christian hope—be it heavenly or earthly—can help us to maintain our joy even when we face adversities. 	 (Fakaasiga 2:10) I aso nei, e mafai o fesoasoani mai te tou fakamoemoega faka-Kelisiano faitalia me e fakamoemoe ki te lagi io me ko te lalolagi—ke tumau i te ‵tou fiafia māfai ko fe‵paki tatou mo fakalavelave.


(Luke 4:5, 6) We should therefore avoid implying that a particular official is controlled by the Devil. 	 (Luka 4:5, 6) Tela la, e ‵tau o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai te mafau‵fau me i so se tino pule i te malo e ‵nofo mai lalo i te pulega a te Tiapolo.


WHICH governments will be dominating the earth when God’s Kingdom brings an end to human rulership? 	 KAFAI ko fakaseai ne te Malo o te Atua a malo katoa o tāgata, ko oi la a malo ka pule i luga i te lalolagi?


Added to this, strong winds rush down the Jordan Valley from Mount Hermon, situated to the north. 	 E atea mo te mea tenā, e agi sāle mai a matagi ma‵losi i te Vanu o te Iolitana mai i te mauga ko Helemoni, telā e tu i te feitu ki mātū.


WHY JESUS SUFFERED AND DIED 	 TE POGAI NE LOGO‵MAE KAE MATE EI A IESU


“When I realized that the habit of putting things off was harmful, I began working to turn my life around. 	 “I te taimi ne iloa ei ne au me i te faiga masani ko te faiga o mea i te ‵toe taimi e iku atu ki fakalavelave, ne kamata o taumafai au o ‵fuli toku olaga.


Wait With “Deeds of Godly Devotion” 	 Ke Fakatalitali mo te Faiga o “Faifaiga Amio Atua”


He likely knew some of those men when they first became believers. 	 Kāti ne iloa ne ia a nisi tagata i te taimi ne kamata ei o fai latou mo tino tali‵tonu.


(Revelation 7:4; 14:1; 20:6) Just as the high priest of Israel first took the blood of the bull into the Most Holy to atone for the sins of the priests, the value of Jesus’ shed blood was first applied to these 144,000 underpriests.* 	 (Fakaasiga 7:4; 14:1; 20:6) E pelā mo te faitaulaga sili i Isalaelu ne fanatu muamua a ia ke ave te toto o te pulumakau tagata ki loto i te Potu Tafasili i te Tapu ke fakamagalo ei a agasala a te kau faitaulaga, ne fakaaogā muamua te aogā o te toto maligi o Iesu mō faitaulaga lago‵lago konā e toko 144,000.*


To illustrate: Some years ago, there was an attempt to eliminate Jehovah’s Witnesses in an area of Angola. 	 Ke fai se faka‵tusaga: I nāi tausaga ko ‵teka, ne isi se taumafaiga ne fai ke fakaseai a Molimau a Ieova i se kogā koga i Angola.


In the family, what arrangements has Jehovah made to provide for the needs of the children? 	 Ne a fakatokaga ko oti ne fai ne Ieova i te kāiga e uiga ki te tausi atu ki manakoga o tama‵liki?


On the other hand, Mark had been associated with the Christian congregation since its inception—longer, in fact, than Paul himself. 	 Kae ne ‵kese a Maleko, me ne kau atu a ia ki te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano talu mai tena kamataga—a te ‵tonuga loa, ne leva atu tena kauatuga ki ei i lō Paulo.


6 In actual fact, the Bible Students who were on hand during World War I (1914-1918) gave a tremendous witness during that time. 	 6 A te tonuga loa, a Tino A‵koga ki te Tusi Tapu kolā ne maua ne latou avanoaga i te Taua Muamua i te Lalolagi (1914-1918) ne tuku atu ne latou se molimau lasi i te taimi tenā.


(James 1:27) Hence, Jesus ‘will by no means blot out their names from the book of life, but he will acknowledge them before his Father and the angels.’ 	 (Iakopo 1:27) Kae ‘ka sē ‵solo lele eiloa ne Iesu olotou igoa mai te tusi o te ola, kae ka fakailoa atu foki ne ia ki tena Tamana mo te kau agelu.’


Enelow also stated: “Who can compute all that Jesus has meant to humanity? 	 Ne fai mai foki a Enelow: “Ko oi te tino e mafai o iloa ne ia te lasi o te pokotiaga o tino e auala i a Iesu?


How important is it for elders to shepherd sheeplike ones in their care? 	 E pefea te tāua ke tausi faka‵lei atu a toeaina ki mamoe fakatusa kolā ne tuku atu ke tausi ne latou?


Our study may last an hour, but even if occasionally we have only ten minutes, we still study. 	 E fai sāle ne matou te motou akoga i se itula e tasi, kae i nisi taimi kāti e avanoa mai fua se sefulu minute, kae e fai eiloa ne matou te akoga faitalia me e pefea te leva.


Then you can eventually enjoy an easier relationship with your mate, resulting in lasting understanding. 	 Ko mafai ei o maua ne koe se fesokotakiga fiafia mo tau avaga, telā ka iku atu i ei ki te mauaga o se malamalama tumau i a koulua.


Because of inherited sin, we are all facing the death penalty. 	 Ona ko te agasala, ko maua katoa ne tatou a te mate.


Indeed, any Christian can be courageous if he truly wants to do Jehovah’s will, if he is determined to remain faithful, if he constantly relies on God, and if he always remembers that Jehovah has previously strengthened countless individuals like him. 	 E tonu, e mafai fua o loto toa so se Kelisiano māfai e manako a ia o fai te loto o Ieova, e tumau i te fakamaoni, e fakalagolago faeloa ki te Atua kae masaua faeloa ne ia me ne fakamalosi atu foki a Ieova ki nisi tino e tokouke e pelā mo ia.


“HUMANITARIAN action is of limited value if it does not form part of a wider strategic and political framework aimed at addressing the root causes of conflict. 	 “E ISI se tapulā ki taumafaiga a tino māfai e se ‵lago atu a malo ki se fuafuaga telā e aofia i ei a tino e tokouke kae e fetaui mo te pogai o fakalavelave.


Even well-meaning friends and relatives may urge us to slow down in our ministry or to seek what they see as a normal life. 	 E mafai foki o fakama‵losi mai ki a tatou a kāiga mo taugasoa me e ‵lei fua ke faifai malie te ‵tou galuega talai io me ke ‵sala atu ki te mea telā e ‵kilo atu latou ki ei e pelā me se olaga masani.


To whom was it shown in the past? 	 Ko oi ne fakaasi atu ki ei ne ia tena uiga tenā i aso mua?


What good example did Elihu provide for counselors today? 	 Se a te fakaakoakoga ‵lei ne tuku mai ne Eliu ki tino fakatonutonu i aso nei?


Note the contrast between Jesus and the Pharisees. 	 Ke masaua a te ‵kese i te va o Iesu mo te kau Falesaio.


(Include the box “Firmly Set in the Truth.”) 8 Like these Bible writers, we too need to meditate appreciatively and prayerfully on God’s Word and his activity. 	 8 E pelā mo faifaiga a tino konā ne tusi ne latou te Tusi Tapu, e ‵tau foki mo tatou o mafaufau ‵loto kae ‵talo mo te loto fakafetai māfai e sukesuke ki te Muna a te Atua mo ana faifaiga.


Through Rabshakeh, he pointed out—correctly—that trusting in Egypt for assistance would be futile. 	 Ne fai ‵tonu atu tou tagata, e auala i tena ofisa pule, ko Lavesaki, me e se aogā ke fakalago‵lago atu latou ki Aikupito ke maua te fesoasoani.


8 We draw close to Jehovah in a number of ways. 	 8 E fakapili‵pili atu tatou ki a Ieova i auala e uke.


That is the way Job would do always.” 	 E fai faeloa ne ia a te faiga tena.”


(Gen. 3:6) And think of the sad results reaped by others who since then have failed to exercise this important quality. 	 (Kene. 3:6) Kae mafaufau ki ikuga fakafanoa‵noa ne tau ne nisi tino kolā ne fakata‵mala o fakaasi atu te uiga tāua tenei.


What recent reports say: “Human activities have taken the planet to the edge of a massive wave of species extinctions.” 	 Mea kolā e taku mai i lipoti ‵fou: “Ko pili eiloa o fakaseai atu ne faifaiga a tino a vaegā manu mo lakau kese‵kese i te lalolagi nei.”


That widow persisted in order to receive justice from an unrighteous man. Similarly, God’s servants today can be confident that they will receive the justice of Jehovah—even if it takes more time than they had expected. 	 E mafai foki o ‵pau te loto talitonu o tavini a te Atua i aso nei me ka maua ne latou te fakamasinoga amiotonu a Ieova—faitalia te leva atu o te taimi i lō te mea telā ne fakamoe‵moe latou ki ei.


other faithful servants of Jehovah? 	 i nisi tavini fakamaoni a Ieova?


I also learned to save.” 	 Ne tauloto foki au ke iloa ne au o ‵teu aku tupe.”


(Read Matthew 25:40.) 	 (Faitau te Mataio 25:40.)


An ‘Open Door’ of Service 	 Se “Avanoaga” ke Tavini Atu


In his early years in Brooklyn, he and his roommate, Arthur Worsley, used to sail one of the Witnesses’ boats up the Hudson River. 	 I te kamataga o tausaga kolā ne galue ei a ia i Brooklyn, e masani sāle o fakatele ne laua mo tena soa, ko Arthur Worsley, telā e ‵nofo tasi laua, a te pōti e tasi a te kau Molimau i te vaitafe ko te Hudson.


WEEK OF MARCH 7-13, 2016 	 TE VAIASO I A MATI 7-13, 2016


Moreover, “happy are the ones faultless in their way, the ones walking in the law of Jehovah.”—Ps. 19:7, 11; 119:1. 	 E se gata i ei, “amutia [io me fia‵fia] latou kolā e ‵ma faeloa olotou olaga, a latou e ola i te olaga pelā eiloa mo tulafono a te Aliki.”—Salamo 19:7, 11; 119:1.


Its “law” is continually at work in us. 	 E tumau eiloa te galue o tena “tulafono” i loto i a tatou.


• How do the world’s religions imitate ancient Israel? 	 • E fakaakoako atu pefea a lotu o te lalolagi ki Isalaelu mua?


16 Sacrifices that were offered to seek forgiveness for sin or to atone for transgressions against the Law included the sin offering and the guilt offering. 	 16 A taulaga kolā ne ofo atu ke fakamagalo ei a agasala io me ke ‵togi ei te solitulafono ki te Tulafono ne aofia i ei a taulaga mō agasala mo taulaga e ‵togi ei a agasala.


For you will have to strike all my enemies on the jaw. The teeth of wicked ones you will have to break.”—Ps. 3:6, 7. 	 Ne fakasala ne koe oku fili katoa, ko seai ei se lotou malosi o ta au.”—Salamo 3:6, 7.


For example, the prophet Daniel stated directly that “Messiah the Leader” would be “cut off,” or executed, in order “to make atonement for error.” 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne taku ‵tonu mai ne te pelofeta ko Tanielu me i te Mesia te “Takitaki Filifilia” ka “tamate,” ko te mea ‘ke fakamagalo ei agasala.’


How is prayer related to the work of conducting home Bible studies? 	 E aogā pefea te ‵talo ki te faiga o akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu i fale o tino?


And we have to be determined to follow them, come what may. 	 Kae e ‵tau o fia‵fia tatou o faka‵logo ki ei faitalia so se fakalavelave e fe‵paki mo tatou.


“Brothers living there kindly sent copies of the town newspaper, which gave us some insight into the local people and their culture.” 	 “Ne aumai eiloa ne taina atafai i konā a ‵kopi o nusipepa, kolā ne mafai o fesoasoani mai ke iloa ne matou a tuu mo faifaiga a tino kolā e ‵nofo atu i konā.”


In 2003, 15 of them attended the Memorial of Christ’s death held in Mexico City. 	 5 E fia‵fia malosi eiloa a te kau agelu ki te galuega fakapito telā e aofia tatou i ei.


But become kind to one another, tenderly compassionate, freely forgiving one another just as God also by Christ freely forgave you.”—Eph. 4:31, 32. 	 Kae ke fakatau atafai koutou te suā tino ki te suā tino, kae fakatau a‵lofa atafai, kae fakatau fakamagalo atu te suā tino ki te suā tino, e pelā eiloa mo te Atua ne fakamagalo ne ia koutou e auala i a Keliso.”—Efeso 4:31, 32.


If we keep our integrity, the Great Rewarder will give us an eternity of perfect life and health.—Hebrews 11:6. 	 Kafai e tumau tatou i te fakamaoni ka maua eiloa ne tatou a te ola ‵lei katoatoa ki te se-gata-mai.—Epelu 11:6.


(John 12:31) It is thus Satan who is behind much of the misery and injustice of this world. 	 (Ioane 12:31) Tela la, a Satani ko te māfuaga o fanoanoaga mo faifaiga sē ‵tonu e uke o te lalolagi tenei.


10 Jesus realized the value of appropriate subjection. 	 10 Ne iloa ne Iesu te aogā o te fakalogo ‵tau.


There is no compulsion. 	 E se faimālōgina latou i ei.


When God answers our prayers, we do not have a vision of a flaming war chariot and fiery horses. 	 Kafai e tali mai a Ieova ki ‵tou ‵talo, e se fakaasi mai ki a tatou se fakaasiga o se kaliota ‵ka mo solofanua afi.


(Proverbs 4:1; Colossians 3:21; Hebrews 12:9) But is that counsel relevant today? 	 (Faataoto 4:1; Kolose 3:21; Epelu 12:9) Kae e mata, e aoga a te fakatakitakiga tenā i aso nei?


Furthermore, those “holy writings” were not one simple message from God. 	 E se gata i ei, a “tusitusiga tapu” konā e sē se fekau faigofie e tasi mai te Atua.


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


Therefore, it was human kindness. 	 Tela la, e taku a te mea tenei ki te atafai.


First, holy spirit empowered the governing body. 	 Muamua la, ko te agaga tapu ne fakamalosi ne ia te potukau pule.


Jephthah’s thorough grasp of Israel’s history gave him a clear picture of what was right and what was wrong in Jehovah’s eyes. 	 A te malamalama faka‵lei o Iefata i tala fakasolopito a te kau Isalaelu ne fesoasoani atu ke iloa ne ia te mea tonu mo mo te mea ‵se i te kilokiloga a Ieova.


They Succeeded—How? 	 Ne Manumalo Latou—E Pefea la?


[Picture on page 10] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 16]


3 Jehovah’s Purpose Will Be Fulfilled! 	 3 Ka Fakataunu Eiloa a Fuafuaga a Ieova!


The land that had lain desolate for 70 years would now need to produce grain, sweet wine, and oil. 	 Ko te laukele telā ne lavaki i tausaga e 70 ko ‵tau nei o ‵fua mai ne ia a fuagā lakau, uaina ma‵galo, mo sinu olive.


By his speech and actions, which demonstrated his faith, Noah condemned the world of that time.—Hebrews 11:7. 	 E auala i ana pati mo faifaiga kolā ne fakaasi mai i tena fakatuanaki, ne taku fakamasei ei ne Noa a te lalolagi i te taimi tenā.—Epelu 11:7.


(Eph. 4:13) Thus, we progress, as it were, from a tiny sprout to a mature Christian, a sturdy and well-developed tree. 	 (Efe. 4:13) Tela la, kafai e ga‵solo tatou ki mua e pelā me ne Kelisiano ma‵tua, ko ‵pau tatou mo se tamā fuaga telā e tupu aka ke fai mo fai se lakau malosi.


Joseph’s loyalty gave him the opportunity to see Jehovah’s hand in correcting the injustices and in blessing him and his family. 	 Ne tuku atu ne te fakamaoni o Iosefa a te avanoaga ke lavea ne ia a te faka‵tonuga ne Ieova a faifaiga sē fakamaoni mo ana fakamanuiaga ki a ia mo tena kāiga.


So we ought to take seriously our privilege and responsibility to pray in behalf of others. 	 Tela la, e ‵tau eiloa o fakatāua ne tatou a ‵tou tauliaga mo tiute ke ‵talo atu mō nisi tino.


Jehovah will help us to collect precious new truths into our “treasure store” if we search for them as for hidden treasures. 	 Ka fesoasoani mai a Ieova ke fakaputu aka a muna‵tonu tāua kae ‵fou ki loto i ‵tou “fale koloa” māfai e ‵sala atu tatou ki ei e pelā eiloa māfai e ‵sala atu ki koloa ‵funa.


Seek your parents’ advice. 	 Ke ‵sala atu ki te takitakiga a ou mātua.


Sensibleness and humility in a crisis helped a woman to save many lives and to prevent the anointed of Jehovah from incurring bloodguilt. 	 Mai te faiga o faka‵tauga ‵lei mo te loto maulalo ne mafai ei o fakasao ne se fafine a ola o tino e tokouke kae puipui foki a te tino telā ne fakaeke ne Ieova mai te tatino.


(Matt. 28:19, 20) What a protection divine laws and commandments have proved to be! 	 (Mata. 28:19, 20) Ko se faka‵tau eiloa i te lasi o te puipuiga e maua mai i tulafono mo fakatonuga a te Atua!


4 John and the other three Gospel writers point to Moses, David, and Solomon as men who foreshadowed Jesus as God’s Anointed One and designated King. 	 4 Ne fakasino atu a Ioane mo nisi tino e tokotolu kolā ne tusi ne latou a Evagelia ki a Mose, Tavita mo Solomona me ko tagata kolā ne fakaata mai ne latou a Iesu, te Tino Fakaekegina mo te Tupu filifilia a te Atua.


(Prov. 27:12) But if we knowingly allow people, even our brothers, to post our digital content on other sites or to use the jw.org trademark to sell merchandise, the courts may not support our efforts to deter opposers and commercial enterprises. 	 (Faata. 27:12) Kae kafai la e talia ne tatou a tino, ke oko foki ki ‵tou taina, ke faka‵pa a ‵tou fakamatalaga i luga i nisi fakatuatusi io me ke fakaaoga a te fakailoga o te jw.org ke fakatau atu a mea, e mafai o se talia ne fono a ‵tou taumafaiga ke taofi aka a tino ‵teke mo tino faipisinisi.


(Matt. 5:25) Along similar lines, Paul wrote: “Be wrathful, and yet do not sin; let the sun not set with you in a provoked state, neither allow place for the Devil.” 	 (Mataio 5:25) Ne tusi mai foki ne Paulo se mea tai ‵pau: “Kafai koe e kaitaua, ke se takitaki koe ne tou kaitaua ki te agasala; kae sa nofo mo tou kaitaua i te aso kātoa.


For what debts are we to ask forgiveness, and on what conditions is Jehovah willing to cancel them? 	 Ne a mea e fakamolemole atu tatou ke fakamagalo mai, kae se a te tulaga e mafai ei o fakamagalo ne Ieova a mea konā?


In addition to power from God, what helped 230 Witnesses survive a long march from the Sachsenhausen concentration camp? 	 I tafa o te malosi mai te Atua, se a te mea ne fesoasoani atu ki Molimau e toko 230 ke ‵sao i se māti loa mai te falepuipui fakasauā i Sachsenhausen?


Still, he cannot stand having his progress dictated by another driver. 	 Kae e ita fitifiti a ia māfai ko fakatuai tena malaga ona ko te suā tino fakatele motokā.


(Philippians 2:8) That obedience—an expression of his love—opened the way for faithful ones to have a righteous standing before God. 	 (Filipi 2:8) A te fakalogo tenā—se fakaasiga o tena alofa—ne ‵tala mai i ei te auala mō tino fakamaoni ke maua ne latou se tulaga amiotonu i mua o te Atua.


5. How have nations recently responded to the threat of terrorism? 	 5 E lau i afe a tino ne ‵mate ona ko amioga takafia‵toa i te fia o tausaga ko ‵teka.


Why is pride divisive, and how does Jehovah help us overcome it? 	 Kaia e fakamavaevae ei ne te fakamatamata a tino, kae e fesoasoani mai pefea a Ieova ke manumalo tatou i ei?


All are regular in the field service. 	 E ‵kau atu faeloa a latou katoa ki te galuega talai.


8 Lazarus had been dead for four days when Jesus approached his tomb and had the stone at its entrance removed. 	 8 Ko oti ne mate a Lasalo i aso e fa i te taimi ne fanatu ei a Iesu ki tena tānuga kae ne fakatonu atu ke na ave keatea te fatu e ‵pono ei te tānuga tenā.


(Phil. 4:2) Will you similarly work toward that goal and the related goal of peace? 	 (Fili. 4:2) E mata, ka taumafai malosi foki koe penā ki te fakamoemoega tenā mo fakamoemoega tai ‵pau ke maua te filemu?


The message that Jesus preached was one of incomparable hope. 	 A te fekau telā ne folafola atu ne Iesu se fakamoemoega se fuafuagina.


SOME people think that it is impossible to know about heaven because no one has ever come down from there to tell us about it. 	 E MAFAU‵FAU a nisi tino me e sē se mea ‵lei ke iloa ne tatou a mea e uiga ki te lagi me e seki ai eiloa se tino ne vau mai ei kae fakamatala mai a mea e uiga ki ei.


7 In the first-century Christian congregation, there were those who disregarded theocratic authority. 	 7 I te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua, ne isi foki ne tino kolā ne seki āva ki pulega a te Atua.


Earlier in his ministry, Jesus had said: “To other cities I must declare the good news of the kingdom of God, because for this I was sent forth.” 	 I te kamataga o tena galuega ne fai atu a Iesu penei: “E ‵tau mo au o takutaku atu te Tala ‵Lei o te Malo o te Atua ki nisi fa‵kai, me tena eiloa te mea ne uga mai ei au ne te Atua, ke vau o fai.”


(Psalm 36:9) As such, he is intimately aware of our makeup, as Psalm 103:14 reminds us: “He himself well knows the formation of us, remembering that we are dust.” 	 (Salamo 36:9) Ona ko te mea tenā, ko iloa ‵lei ne ia ‵tou uiga, e pelā mo te mea e fakamasaua mai i te Salamo 103:14: “E iloa ne ia a te mea ne faite ki ei tatou, e manatua foki ne ia i a tatou ne pefu.”


May we never feel that we are too lofty to do humble things or too important to do menial tasks. 	 Ke mo a eiloa ma mafau‵fau tatou me ko tō ma‵luga tatou ke fai a galuega fatauvā penā.


• Who is “the faithful and discreet slave,” and who are the domestics? 	 • Ko oi a “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto,” kae ko oi a isi tavini?


(Matt. 28:18; Eph. 1:20-23) His belongings now include the Messianic Kingdom, which has belonged to him since 1914 and which he will share with his anointed followers.—Rev. 11:15. 	 (Mata. 28:18; Efe. 1:20-23) E aofia nei i ana kope a te Malo faka-Mesia, telā ne fai mō ia talu mai te 1914 kae telā ka pule fakatasi ei a ia mo ana soko fakaekegina.—Faka. 11:15.


The girl, though, is not impressed. 	 Kae ne seki fiafia a te tamafine tenā ki ei.


(Revelation 7:9, 14) Having beaten their swords into plowshares, even today they live at peace with fellow Witnesses of Jehovah and with others. 	 (Fakaasiga 7:9, 14) Me ko oti ne tuki olotou pelu ke fai mo naifi ‵vele vao, e ola latou mo te filemu fakatasi mo olotou taina Molimau e pelā foki mo nisi tino.


Even more devastating can be the effects later in a marriage relationship. 	 E uke atu a fakamaseiga e mafai o pokotia fakamuli i ei a fesokotakiga i te fakaipoipoga.


We will also consider various ways in which we can and should imitate Jehovah—the supreme example of goodness. 	 • Ne a nisi fakaasiga o te aga‵lei o te Atua? • Kaia e ‵tau ei o fakaakoako tatou ki te fakaakoakoga a Ieova e uiga ki tena aga‵lei?


Would you like to know God better, that is, to learn more about his purposes and his advice for living well now and forever? 	 E mata, e fia iloa ‵lei ne koe te Atua, ko tena uiga, ke tauloto ki mea e uke atu e uiga ki ana fuafuaga mo ana fakatakitakiga ki te ola ‵lei nei, penā foki loa ki te se-gata-mai?


Abram dwelt in the land of Canaan, but Lot dwelt among the cities of the District. Finally he pitched tent near Sodom.” 	 Ne nofo eiloa Apelamo i te fenua o Kanana, ka ko Lota e nofo i fa‵kai i te vanu kae ‵tu ana faleie pili ki Sotoma.”


8 A literal shepherd also guided the flock to an appropriate pasture and a watering place. 	 8 Ne ‵tau foki o takitaki ne te tausi mamoe tonu a te lafu ki se koga moukuā kae isi ne vai i ei.


Let us accept it. 	 Ke na talia ne tatou te fesoasoani tenā.


Jim Carr, serving as a zone servant (now known as a circuit overseer) in 1938, followed the suggestion to set up pioneer homes in cities. 	 A Jim Carr ne tavini atu e pelā se ovasia o te fenua i te tausaga 1938, ne fakalogo ki te manatu tenā ke ‵sala a fale mo paenia i fa‵kai lasi.


(Matthew 24:21, 22) Evidently, then, some of Christ’s “chosen ones” will still be on earth when the great tribulation begins.* 	 (Mataio 24:21, 22) E foliga mai i ei me e ‵tau o ‵toe mai a nisi “tino filifilia” a Keliso i te lalolagi nei i te kamataga o te fakalavelave lasi.*


(Psalm 119:160) This surely ought to enhance our appreciation for the entire written Word of God. 	 (Salamo 119:160) E ‵tau o fakalasi aka ne te mea tenei a ‵tou loto fakafetai ki te Muna a te Atua kātoa.


What will help us to keep our minds fixed on spiritual things? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke tuku tonu atu faeloa ‵tou mafaufau ki mea faka-te-agaga?


(Psalm 72:16) Gone will be prisons, police stations, sexually transmitted diseases, drug czars, divorce courts, bankruptcy proceedings, and terrorism.—Psalm 37:29; Isaiah 33:24; Revelation 21:3-5. 	 (Salamo 72:16) Ka se toe ai ne falepuipui, ofisa pulisimani, masaki o te finalalolagi, tino mau‵mea mai te ‵togi o vailakau tapu, fono ‵tala avaga, te ‵mate o kamupane, mo amioga takafia‵toa.—Salamo 37:29; Isaia 33:24; Fakaasiga 21:3-5.


Consider another possibility. 	 Ke mafau‵fau ki te suā pogai.


(Deut. 15:10) Faith in that promise would give rise to action and would result in many rich blessings.—Prov. 28:20. 	 (Teutelonome 15:10) A te fakatuanaki ki te folafolaga tenā e fai ei ke gasue‵sue tatou kae ka iku atu ki fakamanuiaga e uke.—Faataoto 28:20.


How do the experiences of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Albania illustrate the truthfulness of Isaiah 54:17? 	 E fakaasi mai pefea ne tala o Molimau a Ieova i Albania a te ‵tonu o pati i te Isaia 54:17?


20 Experiencing Jehovah’s blessing moves us to imitate Micah’s spirit. He declares: “I will show a waiting attitude for the God of my salvation.” 	 Ne folafola mai a ia, penei: “Ka fakatalitali au mo te loto talitonu ki te Atua, telā ka fakasao ne ia au.”


Will tribulation or distress or persecution or hunger or nakedness or danger or sword? . . . 	 Ko te puapuagā, ko te faigata, ko te fakasauā, ko te oge, ko te mativa, ko fakalavelave fakamataku, me ko te mate? . . .


THE LIFE OF A REFUGEE 	 TE OLAGA O SE TINO FAKAALOFA


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Now we were sure that Jehovah would take care of us. 	 Ko tali‵tonu nei māua me ka tausi mai eiloa a Ieova ki a māua.


Take the Initiative 	 Ke na Gasuesue Muamua Koe


For example, when Jehovah told David about the future role of his son Solomon, He said: “Solomon [from a root meaning “Peace is what his name will become, and peace and quietness I shall bestow upon Israel in his days.”—1 Chronicles 22:9. 	 E pelā mo te taimi ne fai atu ei a Ieova ki a Tavita e uiga ki te tulaga i aso mai mua o tena tama ko Solomona, Ana muna: “A tena igoa ko Solomona [tena uiga fakavae ko te “Filemu , ka avatu ne au te filemu mo te saogalēmū.”—1 Nofoaiga Tupu 22:9.


9 Growth is not always visible to human eyes. 	 9 E se matea faeloa ki mata o tino a te tupuakaga o se mea.


(Titus 3:2) Let us examine how we can imitate Jesus’ example and enable those who come in contact with us to “find refreshment.”—Matthew 11:29; Galatians 5:22, 23. 	 (Tito 3:2) Ke onoono nei tatou ki auala kolā e mafai ei o fakaakoako tatou ki a Iesu kae ke mafai o maua ne tino kolā e masani mo tatou a te “tokagamalie.”—Mataio 11:29; Kalatia 5:22, 23.


21 And there is more to this divinely provided banquet. 	 21 Kae e uke atu foki a mea e aofia i te ‵kaiga tenei ne fakatoka ne te Atua.


Of what did Paul have to warn the Galatians? 	 Se a te mea ne fakailoa atu ne Paulo ki tino i Kalatia ke fakaeteete i ei?


And how we look forward to listening attentively and putting such counsel to work!—Luke 8:18. 	 E fakamoe‵moe katoa tatou ke fakalogo‵logo faka‵lei ki ei kae ke fakagalue aka a pati fakatonutonu i ei!—Luka 8:18.


Why is it not wrong to show special consideration to deserving ones? 	 Kaia e se ‵se ei te fakaasi atu o te atafai fakapito ki tino kolā e ‵tau o fai penā?


Throughout his ministry, Jesus taught his listeners what God’s Kingdom is and what it will do. 	 I tena galuega talai, ne akoako ne Iesu ana tino fakalogo‵logo e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua mo te mea ka fai ne te Malo tenei.


11 Consider, too, what we extend to people with whom we place Bibles or Bible-based literature when we proclaim the Kingdom message and explain to them that we accept contributions to the worldwide work done by Jehovah’s people. 	 11 Mafaufau foki la ki te mea telā e tuku atu ne tatou ki tino kolā e ofo atu ne tatou ki ei a Tusi Tapu io me ko tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu i te taimi e folafola atu ei ne tatou te fekau o te Malo, kae fakamatala atu me e talia ne tatou a meaalofa kolā e tuku mai mō te galuega i te lalolagi kātoa telā e fai ne tino o Ieova.


Curt comments, “I began to question if I had made the right decision.” 	 E fai mai a Curt, “Ne kamata au o fakafesili a te ‵tonu o te fakaikuga ne fai ne au.”


4:15-20, 23, 24—Does the prohibition against making carved images mean that it is wrong to make representations of objects for artistic purposes? 	 4:15-20, 23, 24—E mata, a te fakatapuga o tupua faite e fakauiga i ei me e se ‵tau foki o faite ne mea fakagali‵gali?


What do you consider during Family Worship evenings? 	 Ne a mea e sukesuke ki ei i te Tapuakiga a te otou Kāiga i afiafi-po?


Gracious Speech Promotes Good Relations 	 Pati Atafai Kolā E Ati Aka Ei A Fesokotakiga ‵Lei


Surely he does not change us physically, perhaps to give us a more attractive appearance or a more appealing physique. 	 E mautinoa me e se ‵fuli ne ia tatou i te feitu faka-te-foitino, ke tuku mai ne foliga e tai ‵gali atu io me se foitino e malosi atu.


(1 Timothy 2:4) It is estimated that about 80 percent of earth’s inhabitants can be reached by the use of 100 languages. 	 (1 Timoteo 2:4) Ko oti ne fakatautau aka pelā me e maina te 80 pasene o tino i te lalolagi nei i ‵gana e 100.


Understandably, if you value your life, you feel an obligation to the source of that life. 	 E manino ‵lei me kafai e fakatāua ne koe tou ola, e lagona ne koe tou nofo kaitalafu ki te tino telā ne tuku atu ne ia te mea tenā.


(Job 32:11; Proverbs 18:13) Elihu used Job’s name and appealed to him as a friend. 	 (Iopu 32:11; Faataoto 18:13) Ne fakaaogā ne Eliu a te igoa o Iopu kae ne fakamolemole atu ki ei e pelā me sena taugasoa.


So this King is anointed, or designated for his special office, by Jehovah. 	 Tela la, ko oti ne fakaeke ne Ieova a te Tupu tenei ki tena tofiga fakapito.


An Open Invitation! 	 Se ‵Kamiga Tāua!


(Job 36:21) Indeed, the bitter consequences of sin should deter us from repeating a wrong. 	 (Iopu 36:21) A te ‵tonuga loa, ona ko te logo‵sala malosi o tatou i mea kolā e oko mai i te faiga o agasala, e ‵tau o fakamalosi mai ki a tatou ke se toe fai te mea ‵se tenā.


Members of the congregation are urged to “be obedient to those who are taking the lead” among them. 	 E fakamalosi atu ki tino o te fakapotopotoga “ke faka‵logo . . . ki a latou kolā e fai ne latou te takitakiga” i a latou.


4, 5. What is the objective of the Watchtower Study? 	 4, 5. Se a te fakamoemoega o te Sukesukega ki te Faleleoleo Maluga?


Trusting in Jehovah includes rejecting any idea that conflicts with God’s Word, whether it stems from our own reasoning or from that of our fellowman. 	 E aofia i te talitonu ki a Ieova a te ‵teke atu ki so se manatu telā e se fetaui mo te Muna a te Atua, faitalia me e māfua mai i ‵tou manatu io me ko manatu o ‵tou taina.


“The fine shepherd surrenders his soul in behalf of the sheep.”—John 10:11. 	 “E tuku atu ne te tausi mamoe ‵lei a tena ola mō ana mamoe.”—Ioane 10:11.


Satan’s attempts to divide them permanently had been thwarted. 	 A te taumafaiga a Satani ke fakamavae‵vae latou ki te se-gata-mai ne seki manumalo.


When impaled, Jesus also felt this way. 	 I te taimi ne fakasataulo ei a Iesu, ne penā foki ana lagonaga.


Let us examine just a few of them. 	 Ke na iloilo aka ne tatou a nāi mea konā.


Really, all through life, one of our greatest needs is to be loved. 	 Se mea tonu me i te olaga kātoa o tatou e manakogina malosi ke alofagina tatou.


(Heb. 4:12) While imprisoned in Rome before his execution, Paul asked Timothy to bring him “the scrolls” and “the parchments.” (2 Tim. 4:13) Those documents were likely portions of the Hebrew Scriptures that Paul used in his in-depth study. 	 (Epelu 4:12) Kae koi falepuipui ei i Loma mai mua o tena tamatega, ne fakamolemole atu a Paulo ki a Timoteo ke avatu ki a ia a pelugā “tusi” mo “tusitusiga kolā e tusi ki luga i pa‵kili manu.” (2 Timoteo 4:13) A tusi konā kāti ne vaega o te Tusi Tapu i te ‵gana Epelu kolā ne fakaaogā ne Paulo i ana sukesukega ‵loto.


The Informant also issued this fresh appeal: “We need a pioneer army of 1,000.” 	 Ne fakapula mai ne te Informant se fakapulaga fou: “E manakogina se kautau paenia e toko 1,000.”


(Matt. 24:14) Will our ministry prove to be a blessing from Jehovah to others? 	 (Mata. 24:14) E mata, e fai te ‵tou galuega talai e pelā me se fakamanuiaga mai i a Ieova ki nisi tino?


Jehovah Will Provide “Relief and Deliverance” 	 Ka Tuku Mai ne Ieova te ‘Fakatapūga mo te Faka‵saoga’


How delighted Jehovah will be to reward you for your faithful course!—Rev. 16:15. 	 Ko oko eiloa te fiafia o Ieova o tuku atu te taui ki a koe ona ko tou fakamaoni!—Fakaasiga 16:15.


Interestingly, ten centuries after David’s death, a host of angels announced the birth of the Messiah to shepherds who were keeping watch over their flocks in the fields near Bethlehem.—Luke 2:4, 8, 13, 14. 	 Se mea fakafiafia, me i te sefulu senitenali mai tua ifo o te mate o Tavita, ne faka‵pula atu ne se potukau o agelu a te fanau mai o te Mesia ki tausi mamoe kolā ne leoleo olotou mamoe i te malae telā e pili ki Petelema.—Luka 2:4, 8, 13, 14.


What reasons do you have to cry out “Hallelujah!” in your own life?—Ps. 147:1, ftn. 	 Ne a pogai e ‵tau ei o kalaga atu koe “Aleluia!” i tou olaga?—Sala. 147:1, Fa. 19:1, fml.


WHY should we intensify our efforts to be encouraging? 	 KAIA e manakogina malosi ei ke fakauke aka a ‵tou taumafaiga ke fakamalosi atu?


Then you can make your choice.—Ephesians 4:13; Philippians 1:9; 1 Timothy 6:20; 2 Peter 3:18. 	 Ko mafai ei o fai tau filifiliga totino.—Efeso 4:13; Filipi 1:9; 1 Timoteo 6:20; 2 Petelu 3:18.


If you read the passages surrounding those quotations, you will see no indication that Jehovah* God was offended when asked such sincere questions. 	 Kafai e faitau koe ki fuaiupu i tafa o tusi siki konā, ka lavea ne koe i ei me e seai se fakaasiga i a Ieova* te Atua ne ita i te fesiliatuga o fesili konā.


But these sites, known as social networking Web sites, also have the potential for being destructive. 	 Kae ko fakatuātusi konei, e taku pelā me ko fakatuātusi mō so se tino, kae e isi foki se fakamaseiga e maua i ei.


(John 10:16) Together, a worldwide “flock” of millions are letting the peace of the Christ control in their hearts. 	 (Ioane 10:16) Ko ‵kau fakatasi nei a te “lafu” tenā i te lalolagi kātoa kolā e lau i miliona ke pule atu a te filemu o Keliso ke galue i olotou loto.


9 At Revelation 12:10, Satan is called “the accuser of our brothers”—anointed Christians. 	 9 I te Fakaasiga 12:10, e taku i ei a Satani e pelā me ko te “tino telā ne ‵moli io me e taku fakamasei ne ia o‵tou taina”—ko Kelisiano fakaekegina.


(Hebrews 6:17, 18) In his letter to the disciple Titus, Paul also expressed this thought when he wrote that God “cannot lie.”—Titus 1:2. 	 (Epelu 6:17, 18) I tena tusi ki te soko ko Tito, ne fakaasi mai foki ne Paulo te manatu tenā i ana pati me i te Atua “e se mafai o loi.”—Tito 1:2.


Therefore beg the Master of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.” 	 Fakamolemole ki te tino e o ia te toga saito, ke toe uga mai ne tino faigaluega o fakaputu tena saito.”


Might we express to Jehovah our desire to be as useful to him as possible and request his help in carrying out whatever assignments he has given us? 	 E mata, e mafai o fakaasi atu ne tatou ki a Ieova ‵tou manakoga ke aogā malosi tatou ki a ia kae akai atu ke fesoasoani mai i te fakataunuga o so se tofiga telā ko oti ne tuku mai ne ia ki a tatou?


Despite your repeated petitions, however, the problem still confronts you. 	 Faitalia tou fakamolemole ‵soko atu, koi tumau eiloa te fakalavelave tenā.


Try to share in the ministry with different publishers. 	 Taumafai ke ga‵lue koe mo tino kese‵kese i te galuega talai.


Jesus once warned his faithful apostles: “Satan has demanded to have you men to sift you as wheat.” 	 Ne fakailoa atu ne Iesu i te taimi e tasi ki ana apositolo fakamaoni, penei: “A Satani ko manako ke lu ne ia a koutou e pela mo saito.”


11 First, humility will move us to acknowledge that we do not have all the facts. 	 11 Muamua la, ka fakamalosi aka tatou ne te loto maulalo ke talia te manatu me e se iloa ne tatou a fakamatalaga ‵tonu katoa.


Do you long to live in a world where pain, suffering, and death will be things of the past? 	 E mata, e manako koe ke ola i se lalolagi telā e fai eiloa a te ‵mae, logo‵mae, mo te mate mo fai ne mea mua?


Instead of pursuing a selfish course of life, I now volunteer as a full-time minister, teaching people how they too can benefit from God’s Word. 	 I lō te salasala atu ki se olaga telā e manako au ki ei, e galue fakavolenitia nei au e pelā me se tino talai tumau, i te akoako atu o nisi tino ke maua foki ne latou a mea aoga mai te Muna a te Atua.


Shortly thereafter, we were moved to more suitable quarters across the Brazilian border. 	 E se leva mai tua ifo, ne olo atu māua ki nisi fale tai ‵lei atu i te tuakoi o Pasili.


He knows that pornography can wreck lives.—Ephesians 4:17-19. 	 ▪ E iloa ne ia me e mafai ne ata ma‵sei o fakamasei a olaga o tino.—Efeso 4:17-19.


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We witnessed to the principal, and he listened readily. 	 Ne talai māua ki te pule faiakoga, kae ne fakalogologo faka‵lei mai eiloa tou tagata.


5 Teaching yourself and then others is authorized and directed by the highest Source, the Sovereign of the universe. 	 5 E fakatonu kae takitaki foki tatou ne te Tino Tafasili i te Maluga i te lagi mo te lalolagi i te faiga o ‵tou sukesukega, fai kae akoako atu a nisi tino.


Can you see how Christians in such situations could be vulnerable to committing adultery? 	 E mata, e lavea ne koe a te faigofie ke aofia a Kelisiano i te mulilua i vaegā tulaga penei?


HAPPY BECAUSE OF JEHOVAH’S LOVING-KINDNESS 	 KE FIA‵FIA ONA KO TE ALOFA TUMAU O IEOVA


8 Jesus is doing the will of God and has eagerly done so for untold millenniums. 	 8 E fai ne Iesu a te loto o te Atua kae ne fai ne ia mo te loto finafinau i te fia afe tausaga.


(Matthew 24:7) German newsmagazine Der Spiegel reports that prior to 1914, people “believed in a golden future with more freedom, progress, and prosperity.” 	 (Mataio 24:7) Ne lipoti mai a te nusipepa Siamani ko te Der Spiegel, me mai mua o te 1914, a tino “ne tali‵tonu me ka isi se fakamoemoega gali i aso mai mua telā ka lasi ‵ki ei te saolotoga, te ‵lei o te olaga mo te manuia.”


One person helped me find a job. 	 Ne fesoasoani mai se tino e tokotasi ke ‵sala ne ia saku galuega.


Furthermore, God promises to “wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.” 	 Kae e folafola mai foki ne te Atua me “ka se toe iai ne loimata i olotou mata. Ka se toe iai se mate, se fanoanoa, se tagi io me se ‵mae.”


Partakers of the bread and the wine were to “keep doing this” in remembrance of Jesus. 	 E ‵tau o “fai” faeloa te mea tenei mo fakamanatuga ki a Iesu.


3. Why do God’s servants experience trials? 3 On the other hand, painless blessings overtake all who “keep listening to the voice of Jehovah.” 	 3 I te suā feitu, e oko atu a fakamanuiaga e aunoa mo logo‵maega ki tino katoa kolā e ‘fakalogo ki a Ieova te Atua.’


(Dan. 9:24, 25) Various scholars agree that these are weeks of years. 	 (Tanielu 9:24, 25 NW) E lotoma‵lie a nisi tino ‵poto me i mea konei ne vaiaso o tausaga.


(1 Samuel 25:41; 1 Timothy 5:10) How it must have grieved Jesus to see that his disciples continued to show evidence of aspiring to rank and position! 	 (1 Samuelu 25:41; 1 Timoteo 5:10) Kāti ne fakafanoanoa atu eiloa te mea tenā ki a Iesu ke lavea atu me koi tumau eiloa ana soko i te ‵sala atu ki tulaga ma‵luga!


When they learned the truth of God’s Word, they stopped listening to enticing claims about money and began listening to God’s wisdom, including these words: “As for the one listening to me, he will reside in security and be undisturbed from dread of calamity.” 	 I te taimi ne tau‵loto muamua ei laua ki te munatonu mai te Muna a te Atua, ne seki toe fia ‵saga atu laua ki pati fakakolekole ke momea aka te uke o lā tupe kae ne kamata o fakalogo‵logo laua ki te poto mai te Atua, e aofia i ei a pati konei: “Kae so se tino e saga tonu mai ki a au ka maua ne ia te saogalemu. Ka tokagamalie tena olaga, kae seai se mea e mataku ki ei.”


Take care of your own health. 	 Tausi faka‵lei ki tou ola.


Why are we helped to understand Jehovah’s thinking if we examine Jesus’ activities? 	 Kaia e fesoasoani mai ei ke malamalama tatou i mafaufauga o Ieova māfai e suke‵suke tatou ki galuega a Iesu?


This was illustrated in the case of “a woman subject to a flow of blood twelve years.” 	 Ne fakaasi mai a te mea tenei i te tala o se “fafine i konā e ‵tafe tena sua i tausaga e sefulu lua.”


Witness patients were generally able to leave the hospital sooner than those treated with blood, which in turn usually cut down the cost of treatment. 12. Give an example of how prominent individuals have praised the stand taken by Jehovah’s Witnesses as regards political neutrality. 	 Ne mafai ne tino o te kau Molimau kolā ne ma‵saki o ulu vave ki tua mo te fa‵kaimasaki i lō latou kolā ne fakaaogā ne latou te toto kae ne fai i ei ke momea ifo ki lalo te ‵togi o te faiga o olotou masaki.


Yet, Eve did not respect this arrangement. 	 Kae ne seki āva a Eva ki te fakatokaga tenei.


Indeed, throughout Israel’s history, many foreigners were drawn to true worship. 	 E tonu, i te tala fakasolopito o Isalaelu, e tokouke a tino mai fenua fakaa‵tea ne o‵mai ki loto i te tapuakiga tonu.


(Matthew 19:5) Will they hit the target—that is, will the children continue to love and serve God after they leave home? 	 (Mataio 19:5) I se auala fakatusa, e mata, ka poko latou i te taketi—telā ko te tumau o tama‵liki i te a‵lofa kae tavini atu ki te Atua māfai ko tiakina ne latou olotou fale?


He promised the coming of a “seed,” who turned out to be Jesus Christ.—Genesis 3:15; Romans 5:18. 	 Ne folafola mai ne ia me ka oko mai te “fanau,” telā ko Iesu Keliso.—Kenese 3:15; Loma 5:18.


◆ Phoebe: Romans 16:1, 2. 	 ❖ Fipe: Loma 16:1, 2.


Moses was granted special insight into God’s name. Moses knew the meaning of God’s name, and that strengthened his faith 	 Ne fakaasi atu foki ne te Atua se malamalama fakapito ki a Mose e uiga ki te igoa o te Atua.


4 Jehovah God has taken the lead in showing kindness. 	 4 Ne fakaasi muamua mai ne Ieova te Atua te alofa atafai.


The words of Exodus 23:2 serve as a safe principle: “You must not follow after the crowd for evil ends.” 	 E fai a pati i te Esoto 23:2 e pelā me se puipuiga: “Sa tautali i te tokoukega kolā e fai mea ‵se.”


Moreover, you will undoubtedly laud our heavenly Father as did David, who sang: “I will praise Jehovah at all times; his praise will be on my lips constantly. 	 E se gata i ei, ka ‵viki atu koe ki te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi e pelā mo te mea ne fai ne Tavita, telā ne usu mai penei: “Ka ‵viki atu au ki a Ieova i taimi katoa; Ana vikiga ka ‵mau eiloa i oku laugutu i taimi katoa.


And always present is the danger of exposure to false or inaccurate information. 	 Kae e fakamataku faeloa me kāti e mafai foki o maua i ei a fakamatalaga ‵se io me ne tala ‵loi.


NO MORE WARS: 	 KA SE TOE AI NE TAUA:


(Matthew 6:33) That does not make them disloyal to the country in which they live, but it does make them spiritually separate from the world. 	 (Mataio 6:33) E se fakauiga i ei me ko se fakamaoni latou ki te lotou fenua, kae fai ei ke ‵tu ‵kese latou i te feitu faka-te-agaga mai te lalolagi.


Jesus Christ believed that the Devil was real. 	 Ne talitonu eiloa a Iesu Keliso me e isi se Tiapolo.


Furthermore, we share Jehovah’s view of sacredness, that is, we consider sacred the things that he holds sacred.—Amos 5:14, 15. 	 E se gata i ei, e ‵pau te ‵tou kilokiloga mo te kilokiloga a Ieova e uiga ki te tulaga ‵malu, ko tena uiga e ‵pau ‵tou mafaufauga ki mea kolā e ‵malu mo ia.—Amosa 5:14, 15.


What a powerful lesson this is: Telling the truth is important! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te tāua a te akoakoga tenei: A te faipati tonu e tāua ‵ki!


As a result, you have the privilege of being among the only people in the world who can rightly be called “a free people.”—Jas. 2:12. 	 Kae ko te ikuga, ko maua nei ne koe a te tauliaga ke aofia i tino fua kolā e mafai o taku ‵tonu e pelā me ne “tino saoloto.”—Iakopo 2:12.


Yet, there are sound reasons for hope. 	 Kae, e isi eiloa ne pogai tāua ke maua se fakamoemoega.


Adam later named her Eve. 	 Fakamuli ifo ne fakaigoa ne Atamu a ia ki a Eva.


What happened in the first fulfillment of Zephaniah’s prophecy? 6 In the first fulfillment of Zephaniah’s prophecy, God punished faithless Judah by allowing the Babylonian World Power to overwhelm her and take her people captive in 607 B.C.E. Some, including the prophet Jeremiah, were spared, and others remained faithful to Jehovah in captivity. 	 6 I te fakataunuga muamua o te valoaga a Sefanaia, ne fakasala ne te Atua a tino Iuta sē fakamaoni mai i te taliaga ne ia o te Malo Malosi o te Lalolagi ko Papelonia ke fakatakavale ne ia te fenua tenā kae ke ave fakapagota foki ana tino i te 607 T.L.M. E isi ne tino, e aofia i ei te pelofeta ko Ielemia, ne ‵sao, kae ko nisi tino ne tumau i te fakamaoni ki a Ieova a koi ‵nofo fakapagota latou.


The Law was no longer valid, yet Paul acted on the advice of the older men in Jerusalem. 	 Ne seki toe aogā te Tulafono, kae ne fai eiloa ne Paulo e tusa mo te fautuaga mai toeaina ma‵tua i Ielusalema.


A king is no exception. 	 E aofia i ei a tupu.


We were at my mother’s bedside when she died in a nursing home in July 1987. 	 Ne ‵nofo atu eiloa māua i tafa o toku mātua i te taimi ne mate ei tou fafine i te fale e tausi ei a tino ma‵tua i a Iulai 1987.


(Col. 3:23) What does that mean in a practical way? 	 (Kolose 3:23) E fakagalue aka pefea ne tatou te mea tenei i ‵tou olaga?


What effect does improving the quality of our field service have on the spirit of others in the congregation? 	 E aoga pefea ki nisi tino i loto i te fakapotopotoga a ‵tou taumafaiga ke tai ‵lei atu te ‵tou galuega talai?


Jehovah Cares for His People as Individuals 	 E Tausi ne Ieova Ana Tino Taki Tokotasi


(Psalm 37:29; 1 John 2:17) Clearly, if we could live forever, waiting would not be a big problem. 	 (Salamo 37:29; 1 Ioane 2:17) E manino mai i ei, me kafai e ola tatou ki te se-gata-mai, e seai se mea faigata ke faka‵tali.


What does exercising faith in the ransom include? 	 Ne a mea e aofia i te fakatuanaki ki te togiola?


Not only that, but God’s spirit could empower Paul to perform tasks that he would never have been able to complete in his own power. 	 E se gata i ei, e mafai ne te agaga o te Atua o tuku atu te malosi ki a Paulo ke fai ne ia a galuega kolā e se mafai o fai ne ia i tena malosi totino.


• From Acts chapter 18, what have you learned about the disciple-making work? 	 • Ne a mea ne tauloto ne koe e uiga ki te galuega ko te faiga o soko mai te Galuega mataupu e 18?


(Phil. 3:8) That assessment helps young Christians and their God-fearing parents to make a wise choice when it comes to education. 	 (Fili. 3:8) E fesoasoani atu te fakaikuga tenā ki talavou Kelisiano mo olotou mātua kolā e ma‵taku ki te Atua ke fai se filifiliga poto e uiga ki akoakoga.


What important lesson about decision-making do we learn from Israel’s history? 	 Se a te akoakoaga tāua ki te faiga o fakaikuga ne tauloto ne tatou mai i tala fakasolopito o tino Isalaelu?


They resumed their activities, and conventions held at Cedar Point, Ohio, in 1919 and in 1922 gave the Kingdom-preaching work renewed impetus. 	 Ne toe kamata te lotou galuega, kae ne fai foki ne latou a fono i Cedar Point, Ohio, i te 1919 mo te 1922 kae ne toe fakamalosi aka i ei te galuega talai e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua.


It is a solemn promise that you made to Jehovah to love him and to put his will above everything else. 	 Se tautoga ‵malu ne fai ne koe ki a Ieova ke alofa ki a ia kae fakamuamua tena loto i lō so se isi mea aka.


Give an example to show that we can serve Jehovah faithfully despite illness. 	 Ke tuku mai se fakaakoakoga e fakaasi mai i ei me e mafai eiloa o tumau tatou i te tavini atu ki a Ieova mo te fakamaoni faitalia a masaki.


(Proverbs 20:5) “My son, to my wisdom O do pay attention,” says Jehovah, through Solomon. 	 (Faataoto 20:5) “Taku tama, saga tonu mai,” ko muna a Ieova e auala i a Solomona.


Example: Jesus prayed in behalf of his followers.—John 17:9-17. 	 Fakaakoakoga: Ne ‵talo atu a Iesu mō ana soko.—Ioane 17:9-17.


We can imagine the joy of that man when he was able to see. 	 E mafai eiloa o fakaataata i ‵tou mafaufau a te fiafia o te tagata tenā i te taimi ne toe ‵kite ei ana mata.


When you experience any kind of anxiety, the Bible’s wise advice is to “throw your burden on Jehovah.” 	 Kafai e oko atu ki a koe so se vaegā lagonaga manavase, e fai mai a fakatakitakiga poto i te Tusi Tapu ke “‵pei atu tau amoga ki a Ieova.”


We can be sure that Jehovah feels pained when humans disobey him, for he knows the consequences of ignoring his prescription for life. 	 E mautinoa i a tatou me e logo‵mae eiloa a Ieova māfai e se faka‵logo a tino ki a ia, me e iloa ne ia a ikuga o tino kolā e manatu ma‵ma ki ana fakatonuga mō te ola.


Jehovah Desires Our Best 	 E Manako Ieova ke Tuku Atu Toe Mea ‵Lei


What Bible counsel helps us to be balanced in our relationship with our workmates? 	 Ne a pati polopoloki i te Tusi Tapu e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke paleni ‵lei tatou i ‵tou fesokotakiga mo tino kolā e ga‵lue tasi tatou?


(Matthew 24:7) During the past 100 years, earthquakes have snuffed out the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. 	 (Mataio 24:7) Talu mai te 100 tausaga ko ‵teka, ko oti ne ‵mate atu te fia selau afe o tino i mafuie.


10 Boaz undoubtedly reflected Jehovah’s view of strangers in his dealings with Ruth the Moabitess. 	 10 E seai se fakalotolotolua me ne fakaata atu ne Poasa a te kilokiloga a Ieova ki tino ‵fou i ana faifaiga ki a Luta te fafine Moapi.


13 Whether we are young or old, our eyes should find no pleasure in video games that feature violence and depict killing with gory realism. 	 13 Faitalia me koi fo‵liki io me ko ma‵tua tatou, e se ‵tau o fia ‵kilo atu ‵tou mata ki tafaoga i vitio kolā e fakaaoga i ei a amioga fakasaua kae tamate foki i ei a tino.


Humility Helps Us to Make Peace 	 E Fesoasoani Mai te Loto Maulalo ke Maua se Va Filemu


Abraham had a basis for his belief in the resurrection. 	 Ne maua ne Apelaamo se pogai ke talitonu ei a ia ki te toetu.


Next, the Bible record says: “Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Ne puke aka ne Samuelu te sinu olive, fauu eiloa ne ia a Tavita i mua o ona taina.


May we promote a loving, familylike spirit in the congregation by being a trustworthy friend who can keep things confidential.—Prov. 20:19. 	 Ke na fakamalosi aka ne tatou se agaga alofa, e pelā me se kāiga i loto i fakapotopotoga e auala i te fai mo fai se taugasoa fakatuagagina telā e mafai o tausi ne ia a mea ‵funa.—Faataoto 20:19.


They urged him and his family to flee from the doomed cities. 	 Ne fakamalosi ne latou a ia mo tena kāiga ke ‵tele keatea mai fa‵kai kolā ka fakamaseigina.


How can communication strengthen a relationship? 	 E fakamalosi aka pefea ne fesokotakiga a te fakaipoipoga?


Husband and wife may have tried to express their feelings but were unable to keep the conversation on a positive note. 	 Kāti ne taumafai te tauavaga o fakatau fakaasi atu a lā lagonaga kae ne seki mafai o fai penā i se auala ‵lei.


Jehovah also sent an angel to strengthen Jesus when he was in anguish on the night before his death. 	 Ne uga mai foki ne Ieova se agelu ke fakamalosi a Iesu i te taimi ne vāivāi ei tena loto i te po mai mua o tena mate.


So, what Jesus is about to say is perhaps in response to what has just occurred. 	 Tela la, a pati kolā ka fai atu ne Iesu, kāti ko te tali ki te mea telā ne fatoa oti ne tupu.


Meeting the Requirements for Christian Baptism 	 Mea Kolā e Manakogina mō te Papatisoga Faka-kelisiano


Peter, who later became Joyce’s husband, heard the “Wake Up” call, prompting him to “start thinking about pioneering.” 	 A Peter, telā ne avaga fakamuli mo Joyce, ne lagona foki ne ia te kalaga ke “Ala Mai” telā ne fakamalosi atu ki a ia “ke mafaufau ke paenia.”


Second, she readily expressed gratitude for the kindnesses shown to her. 	 A ko te lua, ne toka a ia o fakaasi atu te loto fakafetai mō te uiga atafai telā ne fakaasi atu ki a ia.


The Happiness of Those in the Light 	 Te Fiafia o Tino Kolā e ‵Nofo i te Mainaga


11 One key factor is the admonition of ‘the faithful slave’ to read the Bible daily. 	 11 A te mea tāua e tasi ko te fakamalosiga a te ‘tavini fakamaoni’ ke fai‵tau ki te Tusi Tapu i aso katoa.


The Bible warns us that “the heart is more treacherous than anything else and is desperate.” 	 E fakailoa mai a te Tusi Tapu ki a tatou me i te loto “ko te ‵toe mea tafasili foki eiloa i te faka‵se tino.”


There was a spiritual alienation. 	 Ne seki toe sau‵tala foki māua ki mea faka-te-agaga.


12 Our integrity is especially evident when we endure in the face of hardships, mistreatment, or injustice. 	 12 E lavea malosi atu eiloa te ‵tou fakamaoni māfai ko kufaki tatou i taimi o fakalavelave faiga‵ta, faifaiga ma‵sei, io me ko faifaiga sē fakamaoni.


Christendom also promotes holidays, such as Christmas and Easter, whose seemingly innocent customs are actually rooted in mythology and paganism. 	 E fakamalosi foki ne Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se a aso malō‵lo, e pelā mo te Kilisimasi mo te Eseta, kolā e foliga mai e pelā me ne tuu ne māfua mai i tala ‵kai mo mea fapau‵pau.


Although many past wars fought near Megiddo proved decisive, none eliminated wickedness. 	 E tiga eiloa ne fai a taua ‵lasi e uke i tafa o Mekito i taimi ko ‵teka, ne seki fakaseai i ei a amioga ma‵sei.


It took me three years to finish! 	 E tolu tausaga kae palele taku faitauga!


Next, using the same volume, say all the words from a single phrase of the song in one breath. 	 Ka oti, fakaaoga te maluga foki tenā ke fai atu a pati katoa mai te fuaiupu e tasi o te pese i te taimi eiloa e tasi e mānava ei koe.


It was lovely to see how seriously some of them took their assignment. 	 Ko oko eiloa i te gali ke lavea atu a nisi o latou e fakatāua ne latou a olotou tauliaga.


He responded: “In a short time you would persuade me to become a Christian.” 	 Ne tali atu a ia, penei: “I se taimi toetoe, ka fai ne koe au mo fai se Kelisiano.”


As we seek to serve God faithfully, we face numerous obstacles caused either by Satan, by his system of things, or by our own imperfect flesh. 	 I te taimi e kausaki ei tatou ke tavini atu ki te Atua mo te fakamaoni, e fe‵paki tatou mo fakalavelave kese‵kese kolā e pogai mai i a Satani, io me ko tena fakanofonofoga masei tenei, io me ko ‵tou tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa.


“May the God who gives peace be with all of you.”—ROM. 15:33. 	 “Ke i a koutou katoa te Atua o te filemu.”—LOMA 15:33.


Just imagine how much suffering could result if you made a mistake in coping with one or more of those problems! 	 Mafaufau la ki te lasi o te logo‵mae telā e maua māfai ko fai ne koe se mea ‵se i te fakafesagai atu ki se fakalavelave e tasi io me e uke atu!


Jehovah’s Witnesses offer a free Bible course that can help you grow in understanding of the Scriptures. 	 E fai ne Molimau a Ieova a akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu sē ‵togi kolā ka fesoasoani atu ke gasolo o lasi tou malamalama i te Tusi Tapu.


SONIA was born in Spain. 	 A SONIA ne fanau i Sepania.


When Pilate asked this question, his interest, such as it was, appeared to refer to truth in general. 	 I te taimi ne ‵sili atu ei ne Pilato a te fesili tenei, ne foliga mai me ne fakauiga a ia ki te munatonu e pelā eiloa mo tena uiga masani.


And more important, such beliefs are utterly at odds with the just, dynamic, and caring God who is revealed in the pages of the Bible. 	 Kae e sili atu i ei, e se tāitāi eiloa o fetaui a talitonuga penā mo te Atua fai mea tonu, malosi kae atafai telā e fakamatala mai i te Tusi Tapu.


Gratifying Results 	 Ikuga ‵Lei Kae Fakafiafia


Likewise, the wonderful bond of love in the congregation will weaken unless we as individual Christians work to strengthen it. 	 E penā foki loa te fesokotakiga gali o te alofa i te fakapotopotoga ka mafai o galo atu seiloga ke fakamalosi aka ne tatou Kelisiano taki tokotasi.


(Hebrews 11:6) What a loving Father you have in Jehovah God! 	 (Epelu 11:6) Ma‵faga o Tamana alofa ko Ieova te Atua!


The day for executing divine judgment upon Satan’s world is near. 	 A te aso e fakaoko atu ei te fakamasinoga a te Atua ki te lalolagi a Satani ko pili mai.


Hence, the holy spirit directed them to more fruitful fields. 	 Tela la, ne takitaki atu ei latou ne te agaga tapu ki koga kolā e ‵fua ‵lei atu.


They were part of a group of 12 men who went into the Promised Land to spy it out. 	 Ne aofia lāua i se potukau o tagata e toko 12 kolā ne olo atu e pelā me ne sipai ki te Fenua o te Folafolaga.


Some do so for economic reasons; others do it because they want to be free to pursue a lucrative career. 	 E fai a nisi tino penā ona ko fakalavelave i mea tau tupe; kae ko nisi e fai penā ona ko te mea e ma‵nako ke avanoa latou ke ‵sala atu ki ne galuega ‵lei.


In turn, Jehovah restored them to his favor. 	 Ona ko te mea tenā, ne toe talia ei ne Ieova lāua.


What he saw when Elijah ascended in the windstorm undoubtedly made a very great impression on Elisha. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua me ka masaua faeloa ne Elisaia a te mea telā ne lavea ne ia i te fanakaga o Elia i te vaeosio.


Has my drinking caused problems within my family? 	 E mata, ko oti ne ‵tupu a fakalavelave i te kāiga ona ko taku inu?


A husband who is a tyrant—either in private or in public—is certainly not showing that he cherishes his wife. 	 A te tagata avaga telā e fai pelā me se pule sauā—i te fale io me i mua o tino—e se fakaasi atu eiloa ne ia me e fakapelepele ne ia tena avaga.


Held only once a year, on Nisan 14, the Passover commemorated Israel’s deliverance from Egyptian bondage. 	 Ne fakamanatu fakatasi fua i te tausaga a te Paseka, telā ko te fakamanatuga o te fakasaolotomaiga o tino Isalaelu mai te ‵nofo fakapagota i Aikupito, i a Nisani 14.


You can toss it gently or you can fling it with such force that it causes injury.—Awake!, January 8, 2001, page 10. 	 Ke taku mai ne fakaakoakoga. 10. E mafai pefea o fakaaogā ne tatou a fesili ke ‘aumai ei ki tua’ a mafaufauga mo lagonaga o te tino akoga i te Tusi Tapu, kae se a te mea telā e ‵tau o masaua ne tatou? 11.


If a Christian senses that he is becoming angry when discussing a matter with a fellow believer, he is wise to heed the counsel found at James 1:19, 20: “Every man must be swift about hearing, slow about speaking, slow about wrath; for man’s wrath does not work out God’s righteousness.” 	 Kafai ko iloa ne se Kelisiano me ko kamata a ia o kaitaua i te taimi e fai‵pati ei lāua mo se taina talitonu e uiga ki se mea, se mea poto ke tautali a ia i pati fakatonutonu i te Iakopo 1:19, 20: “A tino katoa e ‵tau ke vave o faka‵logo, kae ke fakatuatuai o fai‵pati, ke se vave foki o kaitaua.


Jesus’ presentation of himself also included his willingness to endure persecution and a cruel death in support of Jehovah God’s righteous sovereignty. 	 A te tukuatuga o Iesu ne aofia i ei a tena toka ‵lei ke kufaki i fakasauaga mo se mate fakalogo‵mae, ko te mea ke ‵lago katoatoa atu ki te pulega amiotonu a Ieova te Atua.


Indeed, all of us can protect ourselves against worldly thinking by following the admonition that Paul gave to the congregation in Colossae: “Go on walking in wisdom toward those on the outside . . . Know how you should answer each person.”—Col. 4:5, 6. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e mafai ne tatou katoa o puipui tatou mai i mafaufauga o te lalolagi mai te faka‵logo ki te fakamalosiga ne tuku atu ne Paulo ki te fakapotopotoga i Kolose: “Tumau i te sa‵sale mo te poto e uiga ki tino i tua . . . ke mafai o tuku atu ne koutou se tali ‵lei ki tino taki tokotasi.”—Ko. 4:5, 6.


It involves understanding the reasons why immorality is condemned and how we benefit by shunning it. 	 E aofia foki i ei te malamalama i pogai e taku fakamasei ei a amioga sē ‵mā, penā foki loa mo te auala e maua ei ne tatou a mea aogā māfai e ‵kalo keatea tatou mai i ei.


Jealousy and contentiousness are fleshly traits, not spiritual ones. 	 A te loto masalosalo mo kinauga ne uiga o te foitino, e se ne uiga faka-te-agaga.


John and JoAnn, a married couple serving as regular pioneers, wrote: “Our family Bible study has often been sporadic because we had to sandwich it in between various congregation activities. 	 Ne tusi mai penei a John mo JoAnn, se tauavaga kolā ne tavini atu e pelā me ne paenia tumau: “Ne seki tumau faeloa te faiga o te motou sukesukega faka-te-kāiga ki te Tusi Tapu ona ko te mea ne taumafai matou o fai i va o fakatokaga kese‵kese a te fakapotopotoga.


9 When referring to tribulations associated with marriage, there is one that may not readily come to mind. 	 9 I te taimi ne fakasino atu ei ki puapuaga mai i te olaga avaga, e isi se mea e mafai o māfua mai i ei telā e mafai o sili atu te faigata.


Summary: Joseph resists temptation to have sex with Potiphar’s wife. 	 Fakamatalaga toetoe: Ne ‵teke atu a Iosefa ki te tofotofoga ke ‵moe fakatauavaga lāua mo te avaga a Potifala.


Job wrongly criticized God. 27:5. 	 Ne ‵se ‵ki eiloa Iopu i te taku fakamaseiga ne ia o te Atua. 27:5.


How pleased Jehovah must be when he sees you resisting temptation! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te fiafia o Ieova māfai e lavea ne ia koe e ‵teke atu ki se fakaosoosoga!


“He Will Draw Close to You” 	 “Ko Fakapilipili Mai ei a Ia ki a Koutou”


9 Those voluntary sacrifices pleased Jehovah. 	 9 Ne fiafia malosi a Ieova ki taulaga kolā e tuku atu mo te lotomalie.


Giving Loyal Support 	 Ke ‵Lago Atu mo te Fakamaoni


When Jesus instructed that the stone covering the entrance to the burial chamber be removed, Martha objected, saying: “Lord, by now he must smell, for it is four days.” 	 I te taimi ne fakatonu atu ei a Iesu ke ave keatea te fatu telā ne ‵pono ki ei te mataloa o te tanuga, ne ita a Maleta kae fai atu: “Te Aliki, ko manogi masei tona foitino.


By speaking positively about their parents, young ones can help other youths view their own parents in a positive light. 	 A te faipati faeloa ki mea ‵lei e uiga ki olotou mātua, e mafai o fesoasoani atu a talavou ki nisi tama‵liki ke maua ne latou se kilokiloga ‵lei ki olotou mātua.


Happily, though, Jehovah will bless those who walk in his name. 	 Kae se mea fakafiafia me ka fakamanuia ne Ieova a tino kolā e tauave ne latou tena igoa.


Why did Jesus come into the world? 5 Let us imagine ourselves as observers of the following scene: It is early in the year 33 C.E., and Jesus is standing before Roman Governor Pontius Pilate. 	 5 Ke fakaataata i ‵tou mafaufau me ko ‵kilo atu nei tatou ki te mea tenei: Ko te kamataga o te tausaga i te 33 T.A., kae ko tu atu a Iesu i mua o te Kovana Loma ko Ponitio Pilato.


In what way can the “power of riches” be deceptive? 	 I te auala fea e mafai ei o ‵gali fakaloiloi a “koloa”?


The apostle Paul wrote: “[God’s] invisible qualities are clearly seen from the world’s creation onward, because they are perceived by the things made, even his eternal power and Godship.” 	 Ne tusi mai a te apositolo ko Paulo: “A te uiga sē lavea o te Atua, telā ko tona ‵mana mo tona uiga fakaatua, ko oti eiloa ne fakaasi faka‵lei mai e alatu i te faitega o mea.”


With God’s help, we can be like courageous Noah, an intrepid “preacher of righteousness” to “a world of ungodly people” about to perish in a global deluge.—2 Pet. 2:4, 5. 	 Fakatasi mo te fesoasoani o te Atua, e mafai o loto malosi tatou e pelā mo Noa, te “tino talai o te amiotonu” i se “lalolagi o tino amio ma‵sei” telā ko pili o galo atu i se lolo i te lalolagi kātoa.—2 Petelu 2:4, 5.


Some may insist that flirting is innocent, harmless fun between members of the opposite sex. 	 E fai mai a nisi tino me i te fai fāmau e se se mea masei.


(Rom. 11:33) Throughout all eternity, we will have the opportunity and joy to deepen our appreciation for Jehovah’s qualities.—Eccl. 3:11. 	 (Lo. 11:33) Ka maua ne māua a te avanoaga mo te fiafia ke tauloto malosi ki uiga o Ieova ke oko eiloa ki te se-gata-mai.—Fai. 3:11.


Israel’s inhabitants had ‘multiplied altars’ for use in false worship. 	 Ne ‘fakauke aka a fatafaitaulaga’ ke fakaaogā i tapuakiga ‵se ne tino Isalaelu.


(Genesis 41:14, 15, 39-45, 50-52) Further, the account of Joseph’s integrity was recorded 3,500 years ago for the consideration of God’s servants ever since. 	 (Kenese 41:14, 15, 39-45, 50-52) Kae ne tusi ki lalo te tala o te fakamaoni o Iosefa i te 3,500 tausaga ko ‵teka ko te mea ke mafaufau faka‵lei ki ei a tavini a te Atua talu mai te taimi tenā.


What can we learn from David’s close relationship with Jehovah? 	 Ne a mea e tauloto ne tatou mai te fesokotakiga ‵pili o Tavita mo Ieova?


They had an interest in spiritual matters, but the ministry was not their number one concern. 	 Ne fia‵fia latou ki mea faka-te-agaga, kae ne seki fakatāua ne latou a te faiga o te galuega talai i te taimi tenā.


In this regard, Jesus’ ransom sacrifice and the resurrection are vitally important.—Acts 2:22-24; Romans 6:23. 	 I te feitu tenei, e tāua ‵ki ei te taulaga togiola a Iesu mo te toetu.—Galuega 2:22-24; Loma 6:23.


He helped his disciples reason on how God expressed those qualities toward his children. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu a ia ki ana soko ke mafau‵fau ki te auala ne fakaasi atu ei ne te Atua a uiga konā ki luga i ana tama‵liki.


Yet, we are assured that God remembers that we are made of dust, and he is willing to show us mercy. 	 Kae tali‵tonu tatou me masaua ne te Atua i a tatou ne faite mai te pefu, kae loto fiafia a ia o fakaasi mai tena alofa ki a tatou.


Why do sinful humans need to be reconciled to God? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei mo tino agasala o faka‵lei mo te Atua?


Faith in God’s word sustained Noah through years of labor and what may have seemed to be fruitless preaching. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e fai mai penei ki a tatou: “Ko te fakatuanaki foki ne ala ei a Noa o lagona ne ia te fakatonuga a te Atua i mea ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua, kola e se mafai o matea ne ia.


However, he is infuriated by Mordecai’s refusal to honor him. 	 Kae ne kaitaua malosi a ia ona ko te se fia fakaaloalo atu o Moletekai ki a ia.


Peter said: “That righteous man by what he saw and heard while dwelling among them from day to day was tormenting his righteous soul by reason of their lawless deeds.” (2 Peter 2:7, 8) Thus, each of us does well to ask: ‘Do I give silent consent in my heart to the immoral practices we see around us? 	 Ne fai mai a Petelu: “Me i te tagata ‵lei tena ne ola fakatasi mo latou, ne matea kae lagona ne ia i aso takitasi olotou faiga kona, tena te mea ko ‵mae ei tona loto i olotou amioga se ‵lei.” (2 Petelu 2:7, 8) Tela la, se mea ‵lei ke fesili ifo tatou taki tokotasi ki a tatou eiloa, penei, ‘E mata, e fiafia lēmū au i toku loto ki faifaiga matagā kolā e lavea ne tatou i ‵tou tafa?


They sacrificed their lives in Jesus’ name and were now resurrected as spirits. 	 Ne ofo atu olotou ola mo fai a taulaga i te igoa o Iesu kae ko faka‵tu aka nei latou e pelā me ne tino faka-te-agaga.


In the apostle Paul’s case, the Bible used the expression “a thorn in the flesh.” 	 Ne fakaaogā i te Tusi Tapu a te tugāpati ko “te logo‵mae o te foitino” ke fakauiga ki te apositolo ko Paulo.


(Acts 10:9-15; Galatians 2:8, 11-14) However, their motive is pure, and Jehovah is using them to supply us with Bible study aids to build up our faith in God’s Word and promises. 	 (Galuega 10:9-15; Kalatia 2:8, 11-14) Kae e ui i ei, e māfua mai olotou galuega mai te loto ‵lei kae fakaaogā foki ne Ieova latou ke tuku mai a tusi fesoasoani faka-te-Tusi Tapu ke fakamalosi aka i ei ‵tou fakatuanaki ki te Muna a te Atua mo ana folafolaga.


We need to view trials as opportunities to support Jehovah’s sovereignty, to help prove Satan a liar, and to build obedience and other qualities that please Jehovah.—Hebrews 5:7, 8. 	 E ‵tau o ‵kilo atu tatou ki tofotofoga e pelā me se avanoaga ke ‵lago atu ei tatou ki te pulega a Ieova, ke fakamaoni atu i ei i a Satani se tino loi, kae ke ati aka ne tatou a nisi uiga kolā e fakafiafia atu ki a Ieova.—Epelu 5:7, 8.


Drawing a parallel between then and now, Jesus said: “Just as the days of Noah were, so the presence of the Son of man will be.”—Matthew 24:37. 	 I te faka‵tusaga ne ia o aso konā mo aso nei, ne fai mai a Iesu: “A te oko mai o te tama a te Tagata, e pelā mo mea ne fai ka koi tuai o poko te lolo.”—Mataio 24:37.


12. How are we helped to give Jehovah our best? 12 Giving Jehovah the best we can is the way to show that we really love him. 	 12 A te tukuatuga ki a Ieova a toe mea ‵lei ko te fakaasiatuga tenā me e a‵lofa tatou ki a ia.


20 Our consideration of the divine judgment messages proclaimed by Amos should assure us that Jehovah will put an end to wickedness in our day. 	 20 E ‵tau o fakamaoni mai ki a tatou a te sukesukega tenei e uiga ki te fakamasinoga a te Atua telā ne folafola mai ne Amosa me ka fakaseai eiloa ne Ieova a amioga ma‵sei i ‵tou aso nei.


The Law that Jehovah God gave the nation of Israel provided the people—men and women—with boundless physical, moral, and spiritual benefits. 	 I te Tulafono telā ne tuku atu ne Ieova te Atua ki te fenua o Isalaelu ne avatu i ei ki tino—tāgata mo fāfine—a mea aoga tumau i te feitu faka-te-foitino, i mea tau amioga, mo te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Highlights From the Book of Genesis—I 	 Manatu Tāua Mai te Tusi ko Kenese—I


First, the verse is not talking about building up in the sense of encouraging, or strengthening, an existing family. 	 Muamua la, e se fakasino atu a te fuaiupu tenei ki te atiakaga telā e fakauiga ki te fakamalosiakaga o se kāiga.


(Job 38:7) Their applause reflected personal delight in what God had willed, and they conformed their will to his. 	 (Iopu 38:7) E fakaasi mai i te lotou ka‵laga a te lotou fia‵fia ki te fakataunuga o te loto o te Atua, kae lotoma‵lie foki latou ki ei.


(John 3:16; 15:13) It is a privilege for us to express our gratitude by living a clean, moral life. 	 (Ioane 3:16; 15:13) Telā la, se tauliaga gali mō tatou ke fakaasi atu te ‵tou loto fakafetai mai te ola i se olaga ‵mā i mea tau amioga.


EVERY year, more than six million people travel to an isolated cedar forest on the Shima Peninsula in Japan. 	 I TAUSAGA katoa, e sili atu i te ono miliona o tino e faima‵laga atu ki se togavao ‵mao ki te Shima Peninsula i Tiapani.


WHAT IS NOT VANITY? 	 NE A MEA AOGĀ?


Indeed, Jehovah “daily carries the load for us.” 	 E tonu, a Ieova e “amo ne ia ‵tou amoga.”


14 Consider, too, the role of humility in following Jehovah’s guidance. 	 14 Mafaufau foki la ki te aogā o te loto maulalo i te tau‵tali atu ki fakatakitakiga a Ieova.


In his letter to the Colossians, Paul wrote: “Tell Archippus: ‘Keep watching the ministry which you accepted in the Lord, that you fulfill it.’” 	 I tena tusi ki tino Kolose, ne tusi atu a Paulo: “Fai atu ki a Akepasi penei, ‘Ke fai ne koe a te galuega telā ne maua ne koe mai i te Aliki.’”


What We Learn From Jesus—About Mankind’s Future 	 Te Tāua o Akoakoga Mai te Atua


The “new heavens” is God’s heavenly Kingdom, which was established in the year 1914 when “the appointed times of the nations” ended. 	 A te “lagi fou” ko te Malo faka-te-lagi o te Atua, telā ko oti ne fakatu i te tausaga ko te 1914 i te taimi ne palele atu ei a “aso o fenua fakaa‵tea.”


The apostle Peter links the pursuit of peace with restraint of the tongue. 	 Ne ‵soko tasi ne te apositolo ko Petelu a te kausaki atu ki te filemu mo te taofiofi o te gutu.


This is an important aspect of our worship, but it can easily be neglected. 	 A te mea tenei se vaega tāua o te ‵tou tapuakiga, kae se mea faigofie ke fakatamala ki ei.


(Heb. 11:17-19) After his dear wife Rachel died, Jacob did not soon forget her. 	 (Epe. 11:17-19) Mai tua o te matega o tena avaga pele ko Lasela, ne seki puli tou fafine i a Iakopo.


Just as a lion’s roar provokes an immediate reaction from both man and beast in the vicinity, so such prophets as Amos promptly gave voice to Jehovah’s declarations. 	 E pelā eiloa mo te ‵saga fakavave atu o tino mo manu kolā e lagona ne latou te tagi pakalaga mai o se leona i te kogā koga tenā, e penā foki te folafola fakavave atu ne pelofeta e pelā mo Amosa a folafolaga a Ieova.


This makes us very sad.” 	 E fai ei matou ke fanoa‵noa.”


Blessings result from our loyal cooperation with “the faithful and discreet slave” in connection with the well-organized worship of Jehovah today.—Matthew 24:45. 	 E maua eiloa a fakamanuiaga mai te ‵tou ga‵lue fakamaoni i te ‵lago atu ki “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto” i te tapuakiga ki a Ieova telā ko oti ne fakatoka faka‵lei i aso nei.—Mataio 24:45.


In fact, he is worse than a thief, for his aim is also to “slay and destroy.” 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e sili atu tena masei i lō se tino kaisoa masani, me e taumafai foki a ia o “tatino, kae fakamasei mea.”


My son Nicholas and his wife, Deborah, serve at London Bethel As deaf parents, we raised seven hearing boys. 	 E pelā me ne mātua ‵tuli, ne puti aka ne māua mā tamaliki sē ‵tuli e tokofitu.


(John 11:4) Death was not the “object,” or end result, of Lazarus’ sickness. 	 (Ioa. 11:4) A te masaki o Lasalo e se “iku” ki te mate.


So, what was the problem? 	 Kae se a la te fakalavelave?


For many, the Apocryphal sources seem to carry far more weight than the Biblical source. 	 E foliga mai me e ‵mafa atu a tusi faka-Apokalifa i lō te Tusi Tapu.


For example, today a large percentage of earth’s inhabitants cannot claim a home of their own. 	 E pelā mo te seai ne fale totino o te tokoukega o tino i te lalolagi kātoa.


Three prelates turned up at the meeting. 	 Ne o‵mai a faifeau e tokotolu ki te sau‵talaga tenā.


We will consider the answers to those questions in the next article. 	 Ka sau‵tala tatou ki tali o fesili konei i te suā mataupu.


Yet, Amos had never claimed to be the source of the prophecy. 	 Kae e seai eiloa ne pati a Amosa ne fai atu me i a ia eiloa a pati i te valoaga.


How can we show “lowliness of mind” in our dealings with fellow Christians? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tatou te “loto malalo” i ‵tou faifaiga ki taina Kelisiano?


Look, for example, at what is described in Mark chapter 6. 	 Ke onoono ki te mea telā e fakamatala mai i te Maleko mataupu e 6.


17 Now, consider a contrast. 	 17 Kae ke na mafaufau nei ki se mea ‵kese.


He is the One who put the earth’s ecological systems, such as the water cycle, in place. 	 A iako te Tino telā ne fakatumau ne ia a tamilosaga o te lalolagi e pelā mo te tamilosaga o te vai.


Let us consider three reasons why this is so important. 	 Ke na onoono tatou ki pogai e tolu e tāua ‵ki ei te mea tenei.


Being able to help others, especially youths, has been a source of joy for me that offsets the real hardships of serving in a foreign field. 	 A te fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino, maise eiloa ki talavou, e fakapaleni aka ei a mea faiga‵ta kolā e fe‵paki mo koe i te galuega i nisi fenua.


Indignantly, David asked: “Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he has to taunt the battle lines of the living God?”—1 Sam. 17:26. 	 Ona ko te kaitaua, ne fesili atu a Tavita: “Ko oi la te Filisitia fapaupau tenā e vau o taumafai o fakaseaoga mai te kautau a te Atua Ola?”—1 Samuelu 17:26.


How did Jehovah deal with various haughty ones? 	 Ne a faifaiga a Ieova ki tino fakamata‵mata?


3:2; 5:9—Why did Mordecai refuse to bow down to Haman? 	 3:2; 5:9—Kaia ne ita ei a Moletekai ma ifo ki a Hamanu?


Tobiah and his associates had opposed Nehemiah’s efforts to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls. 	 Ne ‵teke atu a Tovia mo ana taugasoa ki taumafaiga ke toe faite a ‵pui o Ielusalema.


(Genesis 48:15) Today, Jehovah shepherds his earthly servants by means of Christian overseers, or elders, under the direction of his Son, Jesus Christ, “the chief shepherd.” (1 Peter 5:2-4) How can overseers imitate Jehovah as they care for the older members of the flock? 	 (Kenese 48:15) I aso nei, e tausi ne Ieova ana tavini i te lalolagi nei e auala i ovasia Kelisiano, io me ko toeaina, mai lalo i te takitakiga a tena Tama, ko Iesu Keliso, “te Tausi Mamoe Sili.” (1 Petelu 5:2-4) E tau‵tali atu pefea a ovasia ki a Ieova i te lotou tausi atu ki tino ma‵tua i te lafu mamoe?


If the householder is open-minded, he would likely say that it would be unreasonable to refuse to look at such evidence. 	 Kafai e fiafia a te tino i te fale, kāti ka fai aka a ia me se mea sē ‵tau ke ita ma kilo atu ki se fakamaoniga penā.


There was no suffering in Eden. 	 Ne seki ai ne logo‵maega i Etena.


How was Ruth true to her word? 	 Ne fakauiga pefea te Ikai a Luta ki te Ikai?


(Ps. 37:8) The most important reason to “let go” of anger is to imitate Jehovah, who “has not dealt with us according to our sins.” 	 (Sala. 37:8) A te ‵toe pogai tāua e ‵tau o “tuku kea‵tea” ei te kaitaua me fakaakoako atu tatou ki a Ieova, telā “e seai sena mea ne fai ki a tatou ona ko ‵tou agasala.”


They had to start at 1:00 a.m. so as to have the food prepared by 4:00 a.m. when the fishermen returned. 	 Ne ‵tau o kamata latou i te 1:00 i te vaveao ko te mea ke toka a mea‵kai i te 4:00 i te vaveao, māfai ko ‵foki mai a tāgata faiika.


The Bible—Transmitter of Light 	 Te Tusi Tapu —E Sulu Atu ei te Mainaga


Even if the householder’s response is not peaceable, should we conclude that he is “not deserving”? 	 Kafai foki e se tali mai te tino i te fale i se leo filemu, e mata, e ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne tatou me e seai eiloa “se aogā” o te tino tenā?


For example, from 2008 to 2010, the public edition of this magazine carried a series of 12 articles that had the theme “What We Learn From Jesus.” 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e mafai o fakaaoga ne koe a mataupu penei, “Mea Kolā e Tauloto ne Tatou Mai i a Iesu” i Te Faleleoleo Maluga i a Setema 1, 2008.* Kaia e se aofia ei te vaega tenei i te polokalame a te Tapuakiga a Kāiga i afiafi i taimi katoa?


He said of them: “Your Father has approved of giving you the kingdom.” 	 Ne fai atu a ia e uiga ki a latou: “Ko loto fiafia eiloa te otou Tamana o tuku atu ki a koutou a te Malo.”


What reasons do we have for welcoming strangers among us? 	 Ne a pogai e ‵tau ei o talimālō faka‵lei atu ne tatou a tino ‵fou kolā e ‵nofo tasi mo tatou?


“Because sentence against a bad work has not been executed speedily, that is why the heart of the sons of men has become fully set in them to do bad,” observed King Solomon.—Ecclesiastes 8:11. 	 Me e se vave oko mai a te fakasalaga ki tino fai agasala pena.”—Failauga 8:11.


Illustrate. 	 Tuku mai se fakaakoakoga.


(Psalm 103:8, 14) He invites humble ones to turn to him to “obtain mercy and find undeserved kindness for help at the right time.”—Hebrews 4:16; see the box “Breaking Free From Pornography.” 	 (Salamo 103:8, 14) E ‵kami ne ia a tino loto mau‵lalo ke ‵fuli atu ki a ia “ke maua . . . te alofa fakamagalo, kae ke maua foki te alofa tauanoa ke fesoasoani mai . . . i te taimi tonu.”—Epelu 4:16; onoono ki te pokisi ko te “Ke ‵Kalo Kea‵tea Mai te Onoono ki Ata Ma‵sei.”


He also needs to prove that he is who he claims to be by producing some identification, perhaps a passport. 	 E ‵tau foki o fakatalitonu atu ne ia a ia eiloa mai te tuku atu o se pepa fakamaoni, kāti se pasipoti.


Seventeen chapters contain beautiful full-page pictures of Biblical scenes. 	 E maua atu i mataupu e sefulufitu a ata ‵gali o mea kolā ne ‵tupu i taimi o te Tusi Tapu.


The reason becomes clear when we consider the reality of our present standing before God. 	 E mafai eiloa o maina koe i te pogai māfai e mafaufau ki ‵tou tulaga nei i mua o te Atua.


(Compare Deuteronomy 32:5.) 	 (Fakatusa ki te Teutelonome 32:5.)


(Read Titus 2:11-14.) 	 (Faitau te Tito 2:11-14.)


Such an abundance of spiritual food reminds us that Jehovah has kept his promise to “make for all the peoples a banquet of rich dishes.”—Isa. 25:6. 	 E fakamasaua mai ne te uke o vaegā mea‵kai faka-te-agaga penā me e tausi ne Ieova tena tautoga ke ‘fakatoka ne ia mō malo katoa se ‵kaiga o mea‵kai tafasili i te ‵gali.’—Isa. 25:6.


“I have never been more sure about anything in my life than my decision to get baptized.” 	 E seai eiloa se filifiliga ne fai ne au i toku olaga nei e mafai o fakatusa ki taku fakaikuga ke papatiso.”


Remain in union with me, and I in union with you. 	 Ke ‵nofo tumau koutou i a au, ka ko au i a koutou.


We shun alcohol abuse. 	 E faka‵seke kea‵tea tatou mai te fakaaogāga valevale o meainu ma‵losi.


(Matthew 10:7; Mark 1:16, 18, 20, 38; Luke 4:43; 10:9) At the end of that time, on Nisan 14, 33 C.E., Jesus told them: “He that exercises faith in me, that one also will do the works that I do; and he will do works greater than these.” 	 (Mataio 10:7; Maleko 1:16, 18, 20, 38; Luka 4:43; 10:9) I te fakaotiga o te taimi tenā, i te po 14 o Nisani i te 33 T.A., ne fai atu ei a Iesu ki a latou penei: “So se tino e talitonu ki a au, ka fai foki ne ia galuega kolā e fai ne au.


Publishers in the south of Chile follow a river that winds through lush forests and snowcapped peaks of the Andes Mountains. 	 Ne tino talai i te feitu ki Saute o Chile e olo i tafa o se vaitafe telā e tele i tafa o te vao lasi lauusiusi mo mauga o Andes kolā e pulou olotou taulu ne te kiona.


First-century Christians rejected violent and immoral entertainment 	 Ne ‵teke atu a Kelisiano i aso o te kau apositolo ki fakafiafiaga fakasauā kae ma‵sei


When David came to realize the enormity of his sin, he prayed to Jehovah: “According to the abundance of your mercies wipe out my transgressions. Thoroughly wash me from my error, and cleanse me even from my sin. 	 I te taimi ne iloa ei ne Tavita a te masei o tena agasala, ne ‵talo a ia ki a Ieova, penei: “‵Solo keatea aku agasala e pelā mo te lasi o tou alofa ‵nau! ‵Fulu keatea aku amioga ma‵sei katoa, kae faka‵ma mai au i aku agasala!


You Can Believe in a Paradise Earth 	 E Mafai Eiloa o Talitonu Koe e Uiga ki te Lalolagi Palataiso


They have a spirit like that of the apostle Paul, who told the Corinthians: “We are fellow workers for your joy, for it is by your faith that you are standing.” (2 Corinthians 1:23, 24) Another translation reads: “We are working with you to make you glad, because your faith is strong.” 	 E ‵pau olotou uiga mo te apositolo ko Paulo telā ne fai atu ki te kau Kolinito, penei: “E ‵mautakitaki te otou fakatuanaki. Au e manako fua o fakalasi te otou fia‵fia ki te otou talitonuga.” (2 Kolinito 1:23, 24) E fai mai foki penei a te suā ‵fuliga: “E ga‵lue fakatasi matou mo koutou ke fia‵fia koutou, ona ko te malosi o te otou fakatuanaki.”


In all the decisions you make each day, do all things for Jehovah’s glory and thus prove that you are carrying on as a good citizen of God’s Kingdom.—1 Cor. 10:31. 	 A fakaikuga katoa e fai ne koe i aso takitasi, ke fai katoa mō vikiga o Ieova kae e fakatalitonu atu i ei me e amio eiloa koe e pelā me se tino ‵lei o te Malo o te Atua.—1 Kolinito 10:31.


How can we become better students of God’s Word? 	 E mafai pefea o fai tatou mo tino a‵koga ‵lei o te Muna a te Atua?


It involves doing what they enjoy, telling others good news—“the good news of the kingdom.” 	 E aofia i ei ko te faiga o mea kolā e fia‵fia latou ki ei, te faiatuga ki nisi tino a te tala ‵lei—ko “te Tala ‵Lei o te Malo.”


Last Saturday’s hero is next season’s has-been. 	 A te tino telā e takutakua i te aso nei, e se leva ko puli atu ei.


You would probably agree that sharing personal feelings can be embarrassing. 	 E se taumate e lotomalie koe me i te faipati atu o lagonaga totino se mea fakamā.


(Gen. 5:22; 6:9) When tempted to disobey Jehovah, then, we need to take strong action, figuratively tearing out an eye or cutting off a hand. 	 (Kenese 5:22; 6:9) Kafai e fakaosoosogina tatou ke mo a e faka‵logo ki a Ieova, e manakogina i ei ke taumafai malosi tatou o tapale kae ‵pei keatea ‵tou mata io me ‵kati keatea ‵tou lima i se auala fakatusa.


(Ephesians 4:11, 12) They can be consulted, particularly if the decision is a major one. 	 (Efeso 4:11, 12) E mafai o fesokotaki atu ki a latou, maise eiloa māfai e ‵tau o fai a fakaikuga lasi ‵ki.


The Deliverance Ahead 	 Te Faka‵saoga i Aso Mai Mua


The fulfillment of all these prophecies in Jesus proves that he was, indeed, sent by God.* 	 A te fakataunuga o valoaga katoa konei e auala i a Iesu e fakamaoni mai ei me i a ia ne uga mai eiloa ne te Atua.*


Are we not blessed to have insight into this subject? 	 E mata, e se manuia eiloa tatou me e maina tatou i te mataupu tenei?


Of course, Jesus’ motive was to proclaim God’s message of truth, not to damage relationships. 	 E tonu, ko te manakoga o Iesu ke folafola atu a te fekau o te munatonu a te Atua, kae ke se fakamasei a fesokotakiga.


The remedy is simple: Greet people. 	 A te faka‵leiga ki ei e faigofie fua: Fakatalofa atu ki tino.


But do we flirt in order to elicit such interest—just to give our ego a little boost or to evoke such a response in another? 	 Kae e mata, ka fakaaogā ne koe te tulaga tenā ke sinā ‵nau aka eiloa tena fiafai—ko te mea fua ke lauiloa koe io me ke fiafai mai fua se tino?


He neither set unreachable standards nor laid down countless rules. 	 Ne seki tuku atu ne ia ne tapulā kolā ne seki ‵kafi o fai io me se fakasologa o tulafono e uke ke tausi ki ei.


In their preaching work today, Jehovah’s Witnesses strive to imitate Jesus. 	 I te lotou galuega talai i aso nei, e taumafai eiloa a Molimau a Ieova o fakaakoako ki a Iesu.


This explanation of why we die is in harmony with what we know today about heredity. 	 E fetaui eiloa te fakamatalaga tenei o te pogai e ‵mate ei tatou mo mea ko iloa ne saienitisi ki te mauaga ne tama‵liki a nisi uiga mo faifaiga a olotou mātua.


Then you will be able to look back with joy, and you will praise God for executing judgment on “the great harlot who corrupted the earth with her fornication.” 	 Ko mafai ei o toe kilo atu koe ki tua mo te fiafia kae tavae atu koe ki te Atua mō te fakasalaga o “te fafine talitāgata takutakua telā e fakamasei ne ia te lalolagi i tona fina lalolagi.”


When Joseph shared this divinely inspired interpretation, he took advantage of the opportunity to explain his own situation. 	 I te taimi ne fakaasi atu ei ne Iosefa a te fakamatalaga mai te Atua, ne fakaaoga faka‵lei ne ia a te avanoaga ke fakamatala atu tena tala.


(Rom. 12:10) And Peter emphasized the point further, saying: “Above all things, have intense love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.”—1 Pet. 4:8. 	 (Loma 12:10) Kae ne toe faka‵mafa atu ne Petelu te manatu tenā, i ana muna: “Kae sili i mea katoa, ke fakatau a‵lofa fakamaoni koutou, me i te alofa e ‵tao ne ia a te ukega o agasala.”—1 Petelu 4:8.


Consider some of the evidence: 	 Mafaufau ki nisi fakamaoniga konei:


6 Because the Bible is our main textbook, an adjustment was made to the Watchtower Study. 	 6 Ona ko ‵tou akoakoga e fakavae ki te Tusi Tapu, ne fai ei se fakamafuliga ki te Sukesukega ki te Faleleoleo Maluga.


Immediately, she recognizes the familiar way he speaks to her. 	 I konā foki eiloa, ne iloa fakavave ei ne tou fafine a te auala ne faipati sāle atu ei a Iesu ki a ia.


We can examine (1) our motives, or why we preach; (2) our message, or what we preach; and (3) our methods, or how we preach. 	 E mafai o iloilo ne tatou (1) ‵tou lagonaga, io me ko te pogai e talai ei tatou; (2) te ‵tou fekau, io me ko te mea telā e talai atu ne tatou; a ko te (3) ko ‵tou auala e fakaaogā, io me e talai atu pefea tatou.


7, 8. (a) Where did Abraham go at his death? 	 7, 8. (a) Tefea te koga ne fanatu a Apelaamo ki ei i te taimi ne mate i ei?


Satan’s power to influence human thinking is seen in the prophetic description of him as “the one . . . who is misleading the entire inhabited earth.” 	 A te ‵mana o Satani ke ‵fuli ei a mafaufauga o tino e lavea atu i te fakamatalaga fakapelofeta e uiga ki a ia e pelā me ko te tino “tela ne fakaloiloi ne ia te lalolagi katoa.”


Many of the brothers were poor, but we loved visiting them. 	 E tokouke ‵tou taina ne tino ma‵tiva, kae fia‵fia malosi māua o asi atu ki a latou.


21 Here David first highlights Jehovah’s goodness and righteousness—qualities called into question by Satan the Devil. 	 21 E faka‵mafa mai muamua ne Tavita i konei te aga‵lei mo te amiotonu o Ieova—ko uiga kolā ne fakafesiligina ne Satani te Tiapolo.


He said: “No one has love greater than this, that someone should surrender his soul in behalf of his friends.” 	 Ana muna: “A te alofa tafasili e ‵tau o fakaasi ne te tino, ko te tuku atu o tona ola e sui ei a ola o ona taugasoa.”


As long as the question remains unsettled in the minds of humans or angels, discord among nations, races, tribes, families, and individuals will exist. 	 Kafai koi tumau eiloa a fesili konā i mafaufauga o tino io me ko agelu, ka tumau foki eiloa te sē fealofani o atufenua, telega, matakāiga, kāiga, mo tino taki tokotasi.


Such accounts supply true comfort to those who grieve. 	 E tuku atu eiloa ne vaegā tala penā a fakamafanafanaga ‵tonu ki tino kolā e fanoa‵noa.


If you wish, feel free to write to the publishers of this magazine for information that has helped millions of honesthearted people to see that the Bible really is the Word of God. 	 Kafai e manako koe ki ei, ke mo a ma fakatalave o tusi atu ki tino kolā e ‵lomi ne latou te mekesini tenei mō fakamatalaga kolā ne fesoasoani atu ki te fia miliona o tino loto ‵lei ke lavea ne latou me i te Tusi Tapu ko te Muna a te Atua. [Ata i te itulau e 5]


• Why should we be prepared to put Jehovah’s will ahead of our own? 	 • Kaia e ‵tau ei o toka tatou o fakamuamua a te loto o Ieova i lō mea e ma‵nako tatou ki ei?


(Numbers 10:29-32) In the land of Canaan, the Kenites also took up dwelling with the sons of Judah for a time. 	 (Numela 10:29-32) Ne ‵nofo fakatasi foki a tino Keni mo te matakāiga o Iuta mō se vaitaimi i Kanana.


He readily explained that he and his wife were full-time ministers of Jehovah’s Witnesses and wanted to continue as such. 	 Ne fai atu te taina ki tou tagata me i a lāua mo tena avaga ne tino talai tumau o Molimau a Ieova kae e ma‵nako eiloa lāua ke tumau i te faiga o te galuega tenā.


8 Think, too, about the size of this common bird. 	 8 Ke mafaufau aka foki ki te foliki o te manu tenei.


By now that “short while” must be near its completion. 	 Nei la, ko pili fua o palele atu a te “taimi toetoe” tenā.


In many areas a growing number of people live in high-security buildings. 	 Ko gasolo aka eiloa o tokouke a te aofaki o tino e ‵nofo atu i fale kolā e faigata te ulu atu ki ei i koga e uke.


Religion provides individuals with social support and control as well as a set of teachings and guidelines for how to live one’s life.” 	 E fesoasoani kae fakatonutonu atu ne lotu a tino taki tokotasi kae tuku atu foki a akoakoga mo fakatakitakiga ki te auala e ‵tau o ola ei se tino.”


If we try hard not to lie anymore, God will forgive us too! 	 Kafai e taumafai malosi tatou o sē toe ‵loi, ka fakamagalo foki tatou ne te Atua!


He would take steps to ‘bruise Satan in the head,’ though Jesus himself would be ‘bruised in the heel.’ 	 Ne ‵tau o ‘fakapakia ne ia te ulu o Satani,’ faitalia me ka ‘pakia Iesu i tena vae.’


Such exemplary youths are a source of refreshment to their parents and to all of Jehovah’s people.—Prov. 23:24, 25. 	 E fai eiloa a vaegā talavou penā mo fai se pogai o fakamalosiga ki mātua mo tino katoa o Ieova.—Faataoto 23:24, 25.


This, in turn, strengthens our faith in our heavenly Father. 	 E fakamalosi aka ei ne te mea tenei ‵tou fakatuanaki ki te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi.


God expects what of those whom he today views as righteous, as he did Abraham? 	 Se a te mea e fakamoemoe ki ei te Atua mai i tino kolā e kilo atu a ia ki ei me e amio‵tonu, e pelā mo te mea ne fai ne ia ki a Apelaamo?


How those words hurt me! 	 Ne logo‵mae ‵ki au i pati konā.


Because of his perilous situation, David turned to Jehovah. 	 Ona ko tena tulaga fakamataku, ne ‵fuli atu ei a Tavita ki a Ieova.


(Psalm 143:10) Preaching or teaching the Bible’s message to people in a language they are not familiar with may reach their mind. 	 (Salamo 143:10) E mafai o oko atu ki mafaufau o tino a te fekau i te Tusi Tapu telā e talai kae akoako atu ki a latou i se ‵gana telā e se masani ‵lei latou ki ei.


21 As Jesus warned us, in the world we will have tribulation. 	 21 E pelā mo te faka‵pulaga a Iesu, ka fe‵paki eiloa tatou mo fakalavelave i te lalolagi tenei.


Do all religions lead to the true God? 	 E mata, a talitonuga katoa e tapuaki atu ki te Atua tonu?