His knowledge on the subject is profound, for he was present at the creation of the first human pair as well as at their marriage. 	 E lasi ‵ki a tena iloa e uiga ki te fakaipoipoga, me ne nofo atu eiloa a ia i te faitega o te tauavaga muamua e pelā foki mo te taimi ne fakaipoipo ei laua.


Since Armageddon is “the war of the great day of God the Almighty,” there is nothing that humans can do to postpone it. 	 Ona ko te mea e fai Amaketo mo fai “te taua i te aso lasi o te Atua e o ia te Malosi Katoatoa,” e seai eiloa se mea e mafai o fai ne tino ke fakatalave ei te aso tenā.


The whole earth will be a paradise 	 Ka fai te lalolagi kātoa mo fai se palataiso


8 Because he was empowered by holy spirit and perfect in body and mind, Jesus was not only the greatest man who ever lived on earth but also the greatest Teacher. 	 8 Ona ko te mea e fakamalosigina a ia ne te agaga tapu, kae e maua ne ia se foitino mo te mafaufau ‵lei katoatoa, ne seki fai fua a Iesu mo fai te ‵toe tagata sili telā ne ola i te lalolagi kae ne fai foki a ia mo fai te ‵toe Faiakoga sili.


How Would You Answer? 	 Se a te manatu fakavae e fakaasi mai i te Mika 6:6, 7?


How can we follow the counsel given to the kings of Israel? 14 Every king of ancient Israel was instructed to make a copy of the Law and ‘read in it all the days of his life, in order that he might learn to fear Jehovah his God so as to keep all the words of the law.’ 	 14 Ne fakatonu atu ki tupu takitasi o Isalaelu i aso mua ke fai ne latou a ‵kopi o te Tulafono kae ke “faitau sale a ia ki ei i tena olaga katoa, ko te mea ke iloa ne ia o fakaaloalo [“mataku ki,” NW] te Aliki kae tausi fakamaoni ki mea katoa e fakatonu mai ne ia.”


32:10-15—What was the purpose of making two deeds of the same transaction? 	 32:10-15—Se a te pogai ne fai ei a kopi e lua o te feagaiga eiloa e tasi?


The disciple James wrote: “Is there anyone [spiritually] sick among you? Let him call the older men of the congregation to him, and let them pray over him.” 	 Ne tusi mai penei a te soko ko Iakopo: “Kafai e isi se tino o koutou e masaki, e ‵tau mo ia o fai atu ki toeaina o te ekalesia ke ‵talo mō ia.”


Yet, most of the people were proud and indifferent, and they refused to believe. 	 Kae ne fakamata‵mata te tokoukega o tino, ne seki fia ‵saga atu kae ne ita foki ma tali‵tonu ki a ia.


Yes, Jehovah was Israel’s Deliverer. 	 E tonu, a Ieova ko te Fakaolataga o te kau Isalaelu.


She told me that she asked her preacher to study the Bible with her, but he never did. 	 Ne fai mai tou fafine ki au me ne fai atu a ia ki tena faifeau ke sukesuke fakatasi mo ia ki te Tusi Tapu, kae ne seki fai ne tou tagata.


3 QUESTION: What is the holy spirit? 	 3 FESILI: Se a te agaga tapu?


Remember, “[God] does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9) Will you respond to God’s love and heed the advance warning? 	 Masaua “me e se manako a ia ke fakaseai atu se tino e tokotasi kae e manako ke sala‵mo a tino katoa.” (2 Petelu 3:9) E a, ka saga atu koe ki te alofa o te Atua kae fakalogo fakavave ki te fakailoaga?


2 What is goodness? It is moral excellence, or virtue. 	 Ko amioga ‵lei ‵ki io me ko uiga ‵lei.


Her lover is a god with horns. 	 Kae ko tena fāmau se atua telā e isi ne ana sau.


What questions should Daniel’s example prompt us to ask about our participation in the ministry? 	 Ne a fesili e ‵tau o fakamalosi aka ne te fakaakoakoga a Tanielu ke ‵sili ifo ne tatou ki a tatou eiloa e uiga ki te ‵tou ‵kau atu ki te galuega talai?


Six Steps to Making Good Decisions 	 Auala e Ono ke Fai ei a Filifiliga ‵Lei


How can we determine that we have not committed unforgivable sin? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaiku aka ne tatou me e seki fai ne tatou te agasala telā e se mafai o toe fakamagalo?


Above that sacred chest, a bright, shining cloud sometimes appeared, representing the presence of Jehovah God.—Ex. 25:22; Lev. 16:1-30. 	 Mai luga o te pusa tapu tenā, e sae mai i ei i nisi taimi se kaumana maina kae malapulapu, telā e fakaata mai i ei te fakatasi mai o Ieova te Atua.—Esoto 25:22; Levitiko 16:1-30.


8 As noted earlier, fearing Jehovah does not deprive us of joy. 	 8 E pelā mo te faiatuga muamua, a te mataku ki te Atua e se ave keatea i ei te ‵tou fiafia.


(Acts 7:58; 8:3; 9:1-4) Jehovah thereafter kindly gave Paul many thrilling assignments and privileges. 	 (Galuega 7:58; 8:3; 9:1-4) Mai tua ifo i konā, ne tuku atu mo te atafai ne Ieova a tofiga mo tauliaga fakafia‵fia e uke ki a Paulo.


2 The Bible says something about love that it never says about Jehovah’s other cardinal attributes. 	 2 E isi se mea telā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te alofa o Ieova telā e sē fakaaogā ki ana nisi uiga aka.


In addition to giving the four discourses, Moses discusses the change of leadership and teaches the Israelites a beautiful song that praises Jehovah and warns of the woes resulting from unfaithfulness. 	 I tafa o ana lauga e fa, ne faipati atu foki a Mose ki te‵fuliga o te takitaki kae akoako atu ki tino Isalaelu se pese gali telā e tavae atu ei ki a Ieova kae polopoloki atu foki e uiga ki ikuga sē ‵lei o te sē fakamaoni.


In its footnote to Genesis 2:17, The Jerusalem Bible explains “the knowledge of good and evil” as “the power of deciding . . . what is good and what is evil and of acting accordingly, a claim to complete moral independence by which man refuses to recognise his status as a created being.” 	 E fai mai The Jerusalem Bible i te fakamatalaga fakaopoopo ki te Kenese 2:17, me i “te iloaga o te mea tonu mo te mea masei” ko “te faiga o filifiliga . . . me se a te mea ‵lei mo te mea masei kae ke ola e ‵tusa mo te mea tenā, ko te ‵tu tokotasi telā e fai ei a ia ke se talia te manatu me i a ia se tino ne faite.”


(Read James 4:8.) 	 (Faitau te Iakopo 4:8.)


Some men fail to assume their responsibilities. 	 E fakata‵mala a nisi tāgata i te faiga o olotou tiute.


6 How can we safeguard our Christian identity? 	 6 E puipui pefea ne tatou te ‵tou iloga faka-Kelisiano?


Why, “Absalom acquired for himself a chariot and horses and 50 men to run before him”! (2 Sam. 15:1) He also stole the people’s loyalty. 	 Ona ko tena fia tupu, “ne ‵sala ne Apisaloma se kaliota mo ona sopo, mo ne solofanua, mo ne tagata e tino lima ke tausi a ia.” (2 Samu. 15:1) Ne fakakolekole foki ne ia a tino ko te mea ke fakamaoni atu ki a ia.


Yes, “Jehovah is near to all those . . . who call upon him in trueness.”—Psalm 145:18. 	 E tonu, “e pili faeloa a [Ieova] ki a latou kolā e ka‵laga atu ki a ia, kolā e ka‵laga ki ei mo te loto fakamaoni.”—Salamo 145:18.


19 Christians who are “aglow with the spirit” and who are eager to declare the good news strive to share regularly in the ministry. 	 19 E taumafai eiloa a Kelisiano kolā e “se paie,” kae e loto finafinau o folafola atu te tala ‵lei ke ‵kau sāle atu latou ki te galuega talai.


(Matt. 20:28) This “corresponding ransom” paid the penalty for sin inherited by Adam’s offspring and made it possible to give everlasting life to all who accept Jesus as God’s means of salvation.—1 Tim. 2:5, 6. 	 (Mataio 20:28) A te ‘togiola telā e fetaui ‵lei’ ne ‵togi ki ei te fakasalaga o te agasala telā ne maua ne tama‵liki a Atamu kae ne fai ei ke mafai o maua a te ola se-gata-mai ne tino katoa kolā e talia ne latou a Iesu e pelā me ko te auala o te Atua ke tuku mai ei te fakaolataga.—1 Timoteo 2:5, 6.


4 The psalmist would have ‘perished in his affliction if he had not been fond of God’s law.’ 	 4 ‘Moi se fai a tulafono a te Atua mo fai te fakavae o toku fiafia, penei la, ko leva ne mate’ atu a te faisalamo i ana puapuagā.


The Bible tells us that “Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu me i te “Aliki e nofo pili ki a latou kolā e loto vāivāi, e faka‵sao foki ne ia a latou kolā ko seai ne olotou fakamoemoega.”


This is never the case with our Potter. 	 E se mafai lele o fai penā a ‵tou Tino faite ipu kele.


The Pentateuch, especially the books of Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers, provides a broad array of material regarding different kinds of sacrifices and offerings. 	 Ne tuku mai ne te Penitatiuka, kae maise eiloa ko tusi ko Esoto, Levitiko, mo Numela, a fakamatalaga e uke e uiga ki vaegā taulaga mo meaalofa kese‵kese.


Paul asked: “Do you, however, the one teaching someone else, not teach yourself? 	 Ne fesili atu a Paulo, penei: “Ai a e akoako ei ne koe a nisi tino, kae se akoako koe ki a koe eiloa?


3 Although Jehovah was Israel’s invisible King, he appointed faithful men as his visible representatives. 	 3 E tiga eiloa e fai a Ieova mo fai te Tupu sē matea o Isalaelu, ne ‵tofi aka ne ia a tāgata fakamaoni e pelā me ne ana sui matea.


12 A brother named Kevin says: “Ever since I was a little boy, I have wanted to serve Jehovah full-time someday. 	 12 Ne fai mai se taina e igoa ki a Kevin: “Talu mai i taku folikiga, ne manako au ke galue i te taviniga tumau ki a Ieova.


Our children, ages 11 and 9, decided to take money from their savings and do their part. 	 Ne fakaiku aka ne mā tama‵liki kolā ko 11 mo te 9 o lā tausaga, ke fai te lā tusaga mai tupe kolā ne ‵teu eiloa ne laua.


21 Of course, not all our problems are a result of our personal mistakes and wrong actions. 	 21 E tonu, e se ko fakalavelave katoa o tatou ne pogai mai i ‵tou mea ‵se totino mo faifaiga sē ‵tonu.


(Acts 17:11) Let us briefly consider two reasons why you can have confidence that the Bible is the inspired Word of God. 	 (Galuega 17:11) Ke mafau‵fau malie aka tatou ki pogai e lua e mafai ei o talitonu koe i te Tusi Tapu ko te Muna telā ne fakaosofia ne te Atua.


Bill recalls: “We had our first study, and because we referred to the Bible so often, I knew that this was what I had been looking for. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne Pili a mea ne masaua ne ia: “I te taimi muamua ne fai ei te motou akoga ne iloa aka ne au i ei me tenei eiloa te mea ne ‵sala ne au ona ko te uke o taimi e fakamaoni sāle ne matou omotou fakamatalaga ki te Tusi Tapu.


(Isa. 41:9, 10) Proverbs 24:16, quoted earlier, rather than emphasizing the negative—our ‘falling’—focuses on the positive, our ‘getting up’ with the help of our merciful God. 	 (Isa. 41:9, 10) I te Faataoto 24:16 telā ne siki muamua mai, e se faka‵mafa mai i ei a mea ne ‘pa‵ku’ ei tatou, kae e fakaasi mai i ei me ka fesoasoani mai a ‵tou Atua alofa fakamagalo ki a tatou ke toe ‘‵tu ki luga.’


22 If we are wholeheartedly dedicated to Jehovah, undoubtedly we keenly desire to imitate his goodness. 	 I te suā mataupu ka onoono tatou ki te pogai e mafai ei ne tatou o fakaasi atu a te aga‵lei.


It was a very good meal. 	 Ne gali ‵ki eiloa ki au a mea‵kai.


“The former things will not be called to mind, neither will they come up into the heart.”—Isa. 65:17. 	 “A mea ne ‵tupu i aso ko ‵teka ka sē toe manatua eiloa.”—Isaia 65:17.


Remember, a king, such as David, was to “read in it all the days of his life.” 	 Masaua la, me ne ‵tau mo se tupu, e pelā mo Tavita, o faitau ki ei i aso katoa o tena olaga.


19, 20. (a) As indicated in Psalm 72, what problem will be solved by Kingdom rule? (b) To whom should primary credit go for Christ’s rule, and how do you feel about what it will accomplish? 	 19, 20. (a) E ‵tusa mo te Salamo 72, se a te fakalavelave ka faka‵lei aka ne te Malo? (e) Ko oi te tino muamua e ‵tau o avatu ki ei a tavaega mō te pulega a Keliso, kae e pefea ou lagonaga ki mea kolā ka pili o fakataunu?


For example, a man who speaks abusively to his wife should strive to change his attitude toward her, especially as he learns how Jehovah honors women. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e ‵tau o taumafai se tagata telā e pati masei ki tena avaga ke ‵fuli tena kilokiloga ki te fafine, maise loa māfai e lavea ne ia te auala e fakaaloalo ei a Ieova ki fafine.


“Flee From Fornication” 	 “Fakagata te Fina Lalolagi”


Abraham—A Man of Courage 	 Apelaamo Se Tagata Loto Malosi


It will last until they are finally sealed.—Rev. 7:1-4. 	 Ka palele atu māfai ko oti ne fai a te ‵toe fakamailogaga fakaoti o latou.—Fakaasiga 7:1-4.


12 Undue pride. 	 12 Fia sili.


Why, in fact, do you believe the way you do? 	 Se a la te fakavae o ou talitonuga?


“This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations,” said Jesus. 	 Muna a Iesu: “A te Tala ‵Lei tenei e uiga ki te Malo, e fakamatala atu ki te lalolagi kātoa, mo fai te molimau ki tino katoa.”


How did Saul treat Jonathan unfairly? 	 Ne a faifaiga sē ‵lei a Saulo ne fai ki a Ionatana?


7 Jesus continued his Sermon on the Mount by saying: “Happy are the mild-tempered ones, since they will inherit the earth.” 	 7 Ne toe fai atu a Iesu i tena Lauga i Luga i te Mauga penei: “Amutia io me fia‵fia a latou kolā e loto ma‵lalo.”


Could anything be more precious than that?—John 17:3. 	 E mata, e isi se mea e tāua atu i te mea tenā?—Ioane 17:3.


Keep it tidy. 	 Ke ‵teu faka‵lei ‵tou fale.


20 Because Obadiah demonstrated courage through godly fear, Jehovah evidently shielded him from his enemies. 	 20 Ona ko te fakaasiga ne Opetaia a tena loto toa e auala i te mataku ki te Atua, ne puipui eiloa ne Ieova a ia mai i ana fili.


Today, they are preaching in “all the inhabited earth,” from tropical jungles to frigid tundra, in mountains, in deserts, in cities, and in the most remote countryside. 	 I aso nei, ko talai atu latou i “te lalolagi nofoaki kātoa,” mai toe koga ‵vela ki toe koga ‵moko eiloa, i mauga, i koga lavaki, i fa‵kai ‵lasi, mo koga kolā e mu‵tana a tino e ‵nofo i ei.


(John 1:13) Thus, the apostle Peter rightly states: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for according to his great mercy he gave us a new birth.”—1 Peter 1:3. 	 (Ioane 1:13) Tela la, e tonu eiloa a te faimaiga a te apositolo ko Petelu: “Ke fakafetai tatou ki te Atua te Tamana o te tou Aliki ko Iesu Keliso! Ona ko te lasi o tona alofa ‵nau, ne tuku mai ei te ola fou.”—1 Petelu 1:3.


(Matthew 24:45-47) For personal study to produce benefits, however, it must be progressive and consistent. 	 (Mataio 24:45-47) Kae ke maua a mea aogā mai te faiga o sukesukega, e ‵tau o isi se gasologa ki mua kae ke fai faeloa penā.


He was also “full of graciousness and power.” 	 Ne ‘‵fonu foki a ia i te aga‵lei mo te ‵mana.’


Jehovah’s Witnesses, however, believe that those doctrines not only contradict the Bible but also promote a distorted view of God.—See pages 4-7 of this magazine. 	 Kae e tali‵tonu a Molimau a Ieova me e se fe‵paki fua a akoakoga konā mo te Tusi Tapu kae e fakamalosi aka foki i ei se kilokiloga ‵se e uiga ki te Atua.—Ke onoono ki te itulau e 4-7 o te mekesini tenei.


What recent developments show that the concept of “foreigner” can be overcome? 	 Se a te fakaakoakoga e fakaasi mai i ei me ko sē mafau‵fau a Molimau a Ieova ki nisi tino e pelā me ne “tino fakaatea”?


In effect, Jehovah was telling his people, “If you prove to be on my side, I will prove to be on your side.” 	 E tonu, ne fai atu a Ieova ki ana tino, “Kafai e kau mai koe ki a au, ka kau atu au ki a koe.”


That inspired record is the basis for answering our questions about Jesus.*—John 17:17. 	 A te tusi fakaosofia tenā ko te fakavae ke tali aka ki ei a ‵tou fesili e uiga ki a Iesu.—Ioane 17:17.


The alien resident who resides as an alien with you should become to you like a native of yours; and you must love him as yourself, for you became alien residents in the land of Egypt.” 	 A koutou ke a‵lofa ki a latou e pelā mo te otou a‵lofa ki a koutou eiloa. Masaua i te otou nofoga i te fenua o Aikupito a koutou ne tino fakaa‵lofa.”


2 What is responsible for this widespread spiritual darkness? 	 2 Ko oi e fakasalalau valevale ne ia te pouliga faka-te-agaga tenei?


9:21; 10:22, 27. The modesty and humility that Saul had when he first became king safeguarded him from acting rashly when some “good-for-nothing men” did not accept his kingship. 	 9:21; 10:22, 27. A te agamalū mo te loto maulalo telā ne maua ne Saulo i te taimi ne fatoā fai ei a ia mo tupu, ne puipui ei a ia mai te kaitaua ki “tino seai ne aogā” kolā ne seki talia ne latou tena tulaga fakatupu.


Closer to Laodicea, it ran through bored stone blocks cemented together. 18, 19. How may present-day Christians like those in Laodicea be helped? 	 Kae kafai ko pilipili atu ki Laotikaia ne ‵sali atu te vai i loto i fatu kolā ne faka‵piki fakatasi ki te sameni kae e isi se pūga i te kogāloto.


This meant that we were determined to do his will. 	 Ko tena uiga, ne loto fia‵fia tatou o fai tena loto.


How different is he from the Jews of Isaiah’s day who swore in Jehovah’s name but credited his great acts to unclean idols?—Isaiah 48:1, 5. 	 E pefea te ‵kese o te tino tenā mai i tino Iutaia i aso o Isaia kolā ne tauto atu i te igoa o Ieova kae ne fakasēaogā ne latou a ana galuega ma‵losi me ne tavae atu i ei ki tupua sē ‵ma?—Isaia 48:1, 5.


So I greeted her in her own tongue. 	 Tela la, ne fakatalofa atu au ki ei i tena ‵gana eiloa.


Thus, we can conclude that Cain’s wife was one of his female relatives. 	 Tela la, e mafai o fakaiku aka ne tatou me i te avaga o Kaino se kāiga e tokotasi o ia.


Can we not do the same? 	 E mata, e se mafai foki o fai tatou penā?


Later, when they felt ready to tackle the local language, they moved to a Malagasy-speaking congregation. 	 Fakamuli ifo, i te taimi ko toka ei lāua o tauloto ki te ‵gana, ne ‵kau atu ei lāua ki se fakapotopotoga e fakaaoga te ‵gana Malagasy.


Explain how genuine Christianity came to be corrupted. 	 Fakamatala mai te auala ne kamata ei o fakamakosu a Kelisiano ‵tonu.


(Mark 8:36) Wisdom dictates that we heed Jesus’ counsel: “Keep on, then, seeking first the kingdom and his righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you.”—Matthew 6:33. 	 E seai lele eiloa!” (Maleko 8:36) E ‵poto tatou māfai e faka‵logo tatou ki te poloakiga a Iesu: “Ke mua koutou o ‵sala tena Malo mo tena amiotonu; kae ka fakaopoopogina atu a mea katoa konā ki a koutou.”—Mataio 6:33.


(Isa. 30:20, 21) Even unbelievers who attend our meetings may conclude: “God is really among you.” (1 Cor. 14:23-25) Jehovah blesses meetings with his holy spirit and actively directs the Scriptural teaching program. 	 (Isa. 30:20, 21) Ke oko foki eiloa ki tino kolā e ‵kau mai ki ‵tou fakatasiga e mafai o fai mai penei: “A te Atua e nofo eiloa i a koutou!” (1 Koli. 14:23-25) E fakamanuia ne Ieova a ‵tou fakatasiga e auala i tena agaga tapu kae takitaki foki ne ia a te faiga o ana polokalame ki akoakoga mai te Tusi Tapu.


As wisdom personified, this firstborn Son in his prehuman existence is represented as saying: “I came to be the one [Jehovah] was specially fond of day by day, I being glad before him all the time.” 	 E pelā mo te fakaasimaiga o te poto, ne faipati mai penei te Afutasi tenā a koi tuai o fai a ia mo fai se tagata: “Au ko te pogai o tena fiafia [ko Ieova] i aso takitasi, e fiafia faeloa au i ona mua.”


Any Christian will admit that it is easy to add things to one’s schedule; thus, those in the full-time service may need to assess matters regularly and make adjustments if needed. 	 Ka taku tonu mai ne so se Kelisiano me e faigofie faeloa o faopoopo a mea ki te fakasologa a se tino; tela la, e manakogina ke iloilo faeloa ne latou kolā e ga‵lue i te taviniga tumau a mea kae fai a ‵fuliga kolā e manakogina.


Often, it is the mother and the stepmother who have the most difficulty. 	 E pelā mo te masani, e faigata malosi atu ki te mātua tonu mo te mātua fai.


The goal, or prize, needs to be real to us. 	 E ‵tau eiloa o tonu a te fakailoga tenā ki a tatou.


16 A Christian’s spiritual development should be ongoing, as should his progress in hearing and responding to his conscience. 	 16 A te fesokotakiga o se Kelisiano mo te Atua e ‵tau o gasolo faeloa ki mua, e pelā foki mo tena fakalogo mo tena saga atu ki tena loto lagona.


Weigh the long-term consequences. Seek Jehovah’s guidance, and apply his divine wisdom. 	 Mafaufau faka‵lei ki ikuga aoga mō se taimi leva. ‵Sala atu ki te takitakiga a Ieova, kae fakagalue a te poto mai te Atua.


Property may be lost. 	 Kāti ko ‵galo a kope totino.


(Acts 9:2; Ephesians 4:22-24) Christians “make sure of all things” and “hold fast to what is fine”! (1 Thessalonians 5:21) We have a clear understanding of the vast difference between Christianity and the world that is alienated from God. 	 (Galuega 9:2; Efeso 4:22-24) Kelisiano, “e ‵tau o iloa ne koutou te kesekesega o te masei mo te ‵lei, kae puke ‵mautakitaki ki te mea ‵lei”! (1 Tesalonia 5:21) E malamalama ‵lei tatou i te lasi o te ‵kese o te tapuakiga tonu faka-Kelisiano mo te lalolagi telā e ‵vae keatea mai te Atua.


James said: “This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is the earthly, animal, demonic. 	 Ne fai mai a Iakopo, penei: “A te vaegā poto tenei, e se se poto mai te lagi; se poto faka te lalolagi; e se se poto faka te agaga, kae se poto fakatemoni.


With just over one million inhabitants, this country had a ratio of 1 publisher to every 384 of the population. 	 Mai luga malie fua o te tasi miliona tupu o tino, a te aofaki o tino i te fenua ko te toko 1 tino talai ki te 384 tino.


9 Like David, you may find yourself in trying situations. 	 9 E pelā mo Tavita, kāti ka oko atu koe ki nisi tulaga faiga‵ta.


Why should we not be deterred if some look down on our ministry? 	 Kaia e se ‵tau o loto vāi‵vai tatou māfai e fakatauemu mai a nisi tino ki te ‵tou galuega talai?


His “will is that all sorts of men should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth.” (1 Timothy 2:4) Why, Jehovah is delighted when “someone wicked turns back from his way and actually keeps living”!—Ezekiel 33:11. 	 E “manako a ia ke ola tino katoa, ka ke iloa foki ne latou te munatonu.” (1 Timoteo 2:4) Kae e sili atu te fiafia o Ieova māfai ko lavea ne ia se tino “ko se toe agasala kae ke ola”!—Esekielu 33:11.


(Read Ecclesiastes 8:12.) 	 (Faitau te Failauga 8:12.)


Noah also succeeded as a family man—and for basically the same reason; he trusted in God’s wisdom. 	 Ne manuia foki a Noa i te fai pelā me se tamana, kae mō te pogai foki loa tenā; ne talitonu a ia ki te poto o te Atua.


Richard continues: “After we got to that farm, we loaded our backpacks, especially designed for carrying the heavy loads. 	 Ne faka‵soko mai a Richard: “Kafai ko oko atu matou ki te koga fagai manu tenā, ko ‵fao ei a tusi ki omotou taga i motou tua kolā ne faite fakapitoa mo ave a mea ‵mafa.


It reflected good parental training. 	 Se fakaasiga o te ‵lei o te akoakoga a mātua.


In what third sense is “congregation” used in the Bible? 	 Se a te tolu o uiga ne fakaaogā ei te pati ko te “fakapotopotoga” i te Tusi Tapu?


Presently, though, all of us do things we later regret. 	 I te taimi nei, e fai ne tatou katoa a mea kolā ka salamō fakamuli tatou i ei.


It teaches us how to enjoy a better way of life and also how to gain God’s favor and eternal life.—Read John 17:3; Acts 3:19. 	 E akoako mai i ei ki a tatou a te auala e maua ei ne tatou se olaga e ‵lei atu, mo te auala foki e maua i ei ne tatou a te taliaga a te Atua mo te ola se-gata-mai.—Faitau te Ioane 17:3; Galuega 3:19.


“Without faith it is impossible to please [Jehovah] well,” wrote the apostle Paul, “for he that approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” 	 “E seai se tino e mafai ne ia o fakafiafia te Atua e aunoa mo te fakatuanaki,” ko pati a te apositolo ko Paulo, “so se tino e vau ki te Atua e ‵tau mo ia o fakatuanaki me iai te Atua, kae tuku atu foki ne ia te taui ‵lei ki tino kolā e salasala ki a ia.”


It can even rob one of a good night’s sleep. 	 E mafai foki o fai i ei ke sē to te moe a se tino.


We may need to pray more often and to linger in prayer. 	 E manakogina ke ‵talo atu faeloa tatou kae ke tumau i ei.


(John 13:1) Five days more and he will “give his soul a ransom in exchange for many.” 	 (Ioane 12:1-8; Mataio 26:6-13) Ne iloa ne Iesu “me ko oko ki te taimi ka tuku ei ne ia te lalolagi nei, kae fanatu ki tena Tamana.“ (Ioane 13:1) E ‵toe lima mai a aso kae ka ‘tuku atu tena ola o fakasaoloto ei a tino e tokouke.’


For what basic reason are Jehovah’s people persecuted today? 	 Se a te pogai fakavae e fakasauāgina ei a tino o Ieova i aso nei?


Is Bible Morality Relevant? 	 Koi Aogā a Amioga i te Tusi Tapu?


Therefore, with an open mind, do not hesitate to compare with God’s Word—the source of truth—what you have been taught. 	 Tela la, ke mafau‵fau faka‵lei ke mo a ma fakatalave tatou i te fakatusatusaga o mea konā ki te Muna a te Atua—te māfuaga o te munatonu—telā ne akoako atu ki a koe.


Strong ones weep, as do the weak. 	 E ‵tagi a tino ma‵losi, penā foki loa mo tino vāi‵vāi.


Shortly before his death, he told his apostles: “The helper, the holy spirit, which the Father will send in my name, that one will teach you all things and bring back to your minds all the things I told you.” 	 Mai tua malie ifo o tena mate, ne fai atu a ia ki ana apositolo: “Ka ko te fesoasoani, ko te agaga tapu tenā, ka uga mai ne te Tamana e alatu mai i toku igoa, o akoako atu ki a koutou i mea katoa; e fakamasaua atu foki a mea katoa kolā ko oti ne fai atu ne au ki a koutou.”


(1 Ki. 22:17) However, Jehovah lovingly provides for the needs of his people. 	 (1 Tupu 22:17) E ui i ei, e alofa eiloa a Ieova o tuku mai a mea e ma‵nako ki ei ana tino.


19 The door-to-door ministry is a most effective way to praise Jehovah. 	 19 A te galuega mai fale ki fale se auala tafasili i te magoi ke ‵viki atu ei ki a Ieova.


His example of appreciation is worthy of imitation.—Psalm 19:7-11. 	 Se mea aogā ke tau‵tali tatou ki tena fakaakoakoga o te loto fakafetai.—Salamo 19:7-11.


How grateful you would be to get some work—and how surprised you would be to receive enough payment to feed your family! 	 E pefea tou loto fakafetai ke maua sau galuega—mo tou ofo ke maua se ‵togi telā e lava ke fagai ki ei tou kāiga!


Three of these were regarding where to raise the boy. 	 I taimi e tolu konā ne aofia i ei a kogā koga ke puti aka i ei te tamaliki.


No harm will come to innocents, unlike what often happens in human wars, where civilian casualties outnumber military ones. 	 Ka se toe pa‵kia a tino amio ‵lei, e se pelā mo mea kolā e ‵tupu sāle i taua a tino, ko taua kolā e sili atu te tokouke o tino o te fenua e ‵mate i ei i lō sotia.


Jehovah inspired the Bible to be written in such clear, concrete terms that virtually everyone can grasp its precious truths. 	 Ne fai ne te Atua a te Tusi Tapu ke tusi i se auala manino ko te mea ke mafai ne tino katoa o malamalama i muna‵tonu tāua i ei.


(John 17:17) God’s written Word contains “the truth of the good news,” which consists of the whole body of Christian teachings. 	 (Ioa. 17:17) E maua i loto i te Muna tusia a te Atua a ‘te munatonu e uiga ki te tala ‵lei,’ telā e aofia i ei a akoakoga katoa a Kelisiano.


The husband relates: “Every day they came to see how we were doing, and their encouraging comments made us feel at home.” 	 Ne fai mai te avaga tagata: “Ne āsi mai faeloa latou i aso katoa, kae e fai eiloa ne olotou pati fakamalosi ke se ‵ma matou i a latou.”


All of Adam’s descendants are born sinners, “transgressors,” and therefore receive “the wages sin pays,” namely, death. 	 A tino katoa kolā ne ‵tupu mai i a Atamu ne fa‵nau mai mo te “agasala,” kae ne maua ne latou “te taui o te agasala,” telā ko te mate.


(John 5:28, 29) Will you meet him there? 	 (Ioane 5:28, 29) E mata, ka fetaui koe mo ia i konā?


Matthew’s account focuses on events that involved Joseph. 	 A te tala a Mataio e fakasino atu loa ki mea ‵tupu kolā ne aofia i ei a Iosefa.


8 What Noah could do: Instead of giving up because of what he could not do, Noah focused on what he could do. 	 8 A mea ne mafai ne Noa o fai: I lō te ‵tuka o tena loto i mea kolā e se mafai ne ia o fai, ne saga tonu atu loa a Noa ki mea kolā e mafai ne ia o fai.


Yes, Psalm 96:1 is referring to the people on the earth.* But Isaiah 65:17 also mentions “new heavens.” 	 E tonu, e fakauiga eiloa te Salamo 96:1 ki tino i te lalolagi nei.* Kae e faipati foki te Isaia 65:17 e uiga ki te “lagi fou.”


That is clear from the prophecy in Isaiah chapter 35, which had an initial fulfillment when the Israelites returned from Babylon. 	 E manino ‵lei te mea tenā i valoaga i te Isaia mataupu e 35, telā ne fakataunu muamua i te taimi ne foki ei a tino Isalaelu mai Papelonia.


21, 22. (a) Why has false religion never posed a serious threat to true worship? (b) What will we consider in the following article? 	 21, 22. (a) Kaia ne seki mafai ei ne lotu ‵se o fai ke ma‵taku a tino i te tapuakiga tonu? (e) Ne a mea ka mafau‵fau tatou ki ei i te suā mataupu?


13 Jesus’ example teaches us how we should help others. 	 13 E akoako mai ki a tatou a te fakaakoakoga a Iesu ki te auala e ‵tau ei o fesoasoani atu tatou ki nisi tino.


(Matthew 24:3) In fact, Jesus’ instruction not to tell the vision to anyone until he had risen from the dead shows that his exaltation and glorification would come after his resurrection. 	 (Mataio 24:3) A te tonuga loa, a te fakatonuga a Iesu ke se taku atu te tala e uiga ki te fakaasiga seiloga ko oti ne toetu mai a ia mai te mate, e fakaasi mai i ei me ka fakamaluga aka kae faka‵malugina a ia māfai ko oti ne toetu aka a ia.


Although we preach the good news of the Kingdom in many human languages, we are serving God in unity. (Psalm 133:1) This is possible because, wherever we live on earth, we speak the one pure language to Jehovah’s praise. 	 (Salamo 133:1) E mafai eiloa o fai penei, faitalia te koga e ‵nofo tatou i ei, me e fai‵pati tatou ki te ‵gana ‵mā e tasi telā e tavae atu ei ki a Ieova.


(Galatians 6:2) The former Law covenant given through Moses to Israel came to an end when Jesus’ death fulfilled it. 	 (Kalatia 6:2) A te feagaiga mua o te Tulafono telā ne tuku atu ki te kau Isalaelu e auala i a Mose ne gata atu i te taimi ne fakataunu ei i te mate o Iesu.


Concerning “the time of the end” in which we now live, the prophet Daniel wrote: “Many will rove about, and the true knowledge will become abundant.” 	 E uiga ki “te taimi o te gataga” telā ko ola nei tatou i ei, ne tusi mai penei te pelofeta ko Tanielu: “E tokouke a tino ka salasala faeloa, kae ko te iloaga tonu ka gasolo aka eiloa o lasi.”


Marriage is also a sacred union. 	 A te avaga foki se fesokotakiga ‵malu.


Jehovah will answer us. 	 Ka tali mai eiloa a Ieova.


God certainly was not going to preserve anyone’s material possessions in a city that was going to be destroyed. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ka sē fakasao ne Ieova a kope a so se tino i te fa‵kai telā ka fakaseai.


Perhaps they feel that having many physical, tangible material things will somehow make life more secure. 	 Kāti e tali‵tonu latou me i te mauaga o mea faka-te-foitino ka maua ei ne latou se puipuiga.


As a result, they continued—in spite of persecution—“speaking the word of God with boldness.” 	 Ne iku atu i ei ki te lotou tumau—faitalia a fakasauāga—i te “faipati atu ne latou a te muna a te Atua mo te loto toa.”


(Read Philippians 3:12, 13.) 	 (Faitau te Filipi 3:12, 13.)


Have you ever called out to Jehovah in a time of desperate need? 	 Kai fakamolemole atu eiloa koe ki a Ieova ke fesoasoani atu i se taimi faigata ‵ki?


Could you contact people by telephone or obtain the phone numbers of those with whom you have already shared the Kingdom message so that you can stay in touch with them? 	 E mata, e mafai ne koe o fesokotaki atu ki tino e auala i telefoni io me ‵sala ki napa telefoni o tino kolā ne sau‵tala mo koe e uiga ki te fekau o te Malo ko te mea ke mafai o tumau koe i te fesokotaki atu ki a latou?


There Jehovah made his presence strikingly real. 	 Ne fakasae atu eiloa a Ieova ki a latou i konā i se auala fakaofoofogia.


Paul also says: “A man is declared righteous by faith apart from works of law.” 	 Ne toe fai mai foki a Paulo: “E takuamiotonugina te tino i te fakatuanaki, kae se ko galuega a te Tulafono.”


The facts show that in addition to making reproduction possible, God created the sexual organs in a way that allows a married couple to express their love and affection for each other in a mutually pleasurable way. 	 E tonu, i tafa o te faiga ke fanafanau se tino, ne faite foki ne te Atua a koga tapu o te foitino ko te mea ke mafai o fakatau fakaasi atu ne se tauavaga a te lā a‵lofa i se auala fakafiafia.


Joshua, a servant of Jehovah God, said to the ancient nation of Israel: “Choose for yourselves today whom you will serve, whether the gods that your forefathers who were on the other side of the River served or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are dwelling. 	 A Iosua, se tavini a Ieova te Atua, ne fai atu ki te atufenua mua o Isalaelu: “Filifili i te aso nei, me ko oi e fia tavini koutou ki ei, ko atua ne tapuaki sāle ki ei otou tupuga i Mesopotamia io me ko atua o tino Amoli, tenei e ‵nofo koutou i te lotou fenua.


14 Faith means, fundamentally, that Jehovah God is real to us. 	 14 Kafai e fakatuanaki tonu tatou, ka mafau‵fau tatou me i a Ieova te Atua se tino tonu eiloa.


We should not discourage hardworking pioneers, traveling overseers, missionaries, or members of the Bethel family by urging them to give up their full-time service for a so-called normal way of life. 	 E se ‵tau o faka‵tuka atu tatou ki paenia, ovasia faima‵laga, misionale, io me ko tino i kāiga Peteli kolā e ga‵lue malosi, ke fakagata te lotou taviniga tumau mō se olaga masani.


The article added that the unscriptural idea of the dead communicating with the living “has given cover and force to the deceptions practised by ‘demons’ under the guise of dis-embodied spirits of men. 	 Ne toe fakaopoopo mai foki i te mataupu tenā a te akoakoga me i tino ‵mate e mafai o fesokotaki mo tino ola, ne “‵funa aka kae fakamalosi aka foki i ei a loi a ‘temoni’ kolā e fakaloiloi mai i a latou ko agaga o tino ‵mate.


4 For preservation, then, a person had to (1) seek Jehovah, (2) seek righteousness, and (3) seek meekness. 	 4 Tela la, ke sao atu se tino, e ‵tau mo ia o (1) ‵fuli atu ki a Ieova, (2) fai te mea tonu, kae (3) loto maulalo.


(Matt. 28:19, 20; Acts 1:8) The apostle Paul urged his coworker Timothy: “Do the work of an evangelizer, fully accomplish your ministry.” (2 Tim. 4:5) What is the good news that we as Jesus’ followers spread? 	 (Mata. 28:19, 20; Galu. 1:8) Ne fakamalosi atu a te apositolo ko Paulo ki a Timoteo: “Fai te galuega a te tino talai, kae fakataunu katoatoa tau galuega.” (2 Timo. 4:5) Se a te tala ‵lei e talai atu ne tatou e pelā me ne soko o Iesu?


In order to have more preachers to care for these Chinese-speaking people, a three-month course was established to teach Mexican Witnesses simple presentations in Mandarin Chinese. 	 E fetaui ‵lei a te “talaiga se gata mai” tenei mo te “tala ‵Lei tenei e uiga ki te Malo,” telā ko leva ne ‵valo mai ne Iesu me ka “fakamatala atu ki te lalolagi kātoa, mo fai te molimau ki tino katoa” mai mua o oko mai te gataga o te olaga tenei.


26 The Bible Changes Lives 30 Our Readers Ask 	 30 E Ola te Muna a Ieova Manatu Tāua Mai te Tusi ko Fakaasiga—II


10 Likely you are familiar with the Bible example of Joseph, the son of Jacob. 	 10 Kāti e iloa ne koe te tala i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te tama a Iakopo, ko Iosefa.


16 How can parents encourage honest communication? 	 16 E mafai pefea o fakamalosi aka ne mātua a fesokotakiga kolā e fai ke fakaasi ‵tonu mai a mea i loto o tama‵liki?


The very next day, Hazael suffocates the king under a wet “netted cloth” and assumes the kingship. 	 I te aso eiloa mai tua ifo i ei, ne ‵sai ne Hasaeli te manava o te tupu ki se “pulagiketi” mate atu ei kae ne kamata i konā tena pulega.


(Genesis 1:27) By showing love to our neighbor, we demonstrate our love of God. 	 (Kenese 1:27) Mai te fakaasiatuga o te alofa ki ‵tou tuakoi, e fakaasi atu ei te ‵tou a‵lofa ki te Atua.


15 Today, like Hezekiah, we are in a warlike situation. 	 Ako te ‵tou taua se taua faka-te-agaga.


26 Russia’s Summer District Conventions Bring Blessings 	 11 E Mata, ne Iloa ne te Atua me ka Agasala a Atamu mo Eva?


Salvation depends, he reasons, not on the requirements of the Law, but on ‘continuing in the faith.’ 	 Ne fakamatala atu ne ia me e se fakalagolago te fakaolataga ki mea kolā e manakogina i te Tulafono, kae ki te ‘tumau faeloa i te fakatuanaki.’


“I DO REPENT IN DUST AND ASHES” 	 “AU KO SALAMO MO TOKU LOTO KĀTOA”


• Why do we need to learn how to make decisions? 	 • Kaia e ‵tau ei o tauloto tatou ki te auala e fai a filifiliga?


The apostle Paul warned us that if we wound the conscience of our brother, we are sinning. 	 E fakailoa mai te apositolo ko Paulo me kafai e fakamasei ne tatou a te loto lagona o ‵tou taina, ka agasala eiloa tatou.


JESUS’ followers were deeply interested in fellow worshipers. Tertullian (writer of the second and third centuries C.E.) told of the kindness that they showed toward orphans, the poor, and the elderly. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne Tetuliana (se tino tusitala i te lua mo te tolu o senitenali T.A.) te lotou atafai ki tama‵liki kolā e seai ne olotou mātua, tino ma‵tiva, penā foki loa mo tino ma‵tua.


To shine forth in giving a final witness before Jehovah brings an end to Satan’s wicked system of things in the rapidly approaching “great tribulation.”—Matthew 24:21; Daniel 12:3; Revelation 7:14. 	 Ke fakamaina atu ne latou e auala i te faiga o te toe talaiga a koi tuai o fakaseai ne Ieova a te fakanofonofoga masei a Satani tenei i te toe “fakasauaga lasi.” —Mataio 24:21; Tanielu 12:3; Fakaasiga 7:14.


But think of Moses. 	 Kae mafaufau aka la ki a Mose.


What factors determine how much material to cover during a Bible study? 	 Ne a mea e fai ei ke iloa ne tatou a te uke o mea kolā e mafai o sau‵tala ki ei i se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu?


(2 Sam. 12:1-12) How did David respond? 	 (2 Samu. 12:1-12) Ne pefea a lagonaga o Tavita?


David’s Humility—A Fine Example 	 Te Loto Maulalo o Tavita—Se Fakaakoakoga ‵Lei


Walking by Sight—How Dangerous? 	 Te Ola e ‵Tusa mo Mea e Lavea ki Mata —E Pefea Tena Fakamataku?


I care about you.’ 	 Au e atafai atu ki a koe.’


“Each one is tried by being drawn out and enticed by his own desire. 	 “Kae e tofotofogina a tino taki tokotasi mai te saga atu ki takolekolega o ana manakoga totino.


Read Psalms 148-150, and observe how often these three psalms encourage us to praise Jehovah. 	 Ke faitau ki te Salamo 148-150, kae onoono aka ki te uke o taimi e fakamalosi mai faeloa i ei a salamo e tolu konei ke tavae atu tatou ki a Ieova.


Even critics had to agree: This was the Belshazzar of the book of Daniel. 	 Ne ‵tau o loto ma‵lie ki ei te kau fāmeo: Tenei te Pelesala i te tusi o Tanielu.


After pointing out the limitations of the animal sacrifices, Paul declares: “When [Jesus] comes into the world he says: ‘Sacrifice and offering you did not want, but you prepared a body for me. You did not approve of whole burnt offerings and sin offering.’ 	 Ko oti ne fakasino atu a Paulo ki te se katoatoa o te ‵lei o taulaga manu, kae ne fai atu foki a ia penei: “Tenei te pogai ne fai atu ei a Keliso ki te Atua, ka ko pili o vau a ia ki te lalolagi, ana muna: ‘E se manako a koe ki se taulaga io me se taulaga o manu ne ‵ta, ko oti ne fakatoka ne koe se foitino mo oku.


• In what ways can Psalm 4 strengthen our trust in Jehovah? 	 • Ne a auala e mafai o fakamalosi aka ne te Salamo e 4 a te ‵tou tali‵tonu ki a Ieova?


Or, as an alternative, they might allow their children to suggest an hour and to offer reasons for their preference. 	 Io me e mafai o tuku atu ne laua te avanoaga ke filifili ne tama‵liki se itula telā e fetaui mo olotou manakoga mo pogai e fili ei ne latou te taimi tenā.


No other work is equal in importance to the lifesaving work of Kingdom preaching and disciple making. 	 E seai aka foki se galuega e ‵pau tena aoga mo te galuega talai fakaola tino o te Malo mo te faiga o soko.


Hebrews 5:1 explains: “Every high priest taken from among men is appointed in behalf of men over the things pertaining to God, that he may offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.” 	 E fakamatala mai i te Epelu 5:1: “Me i faitaulaga sili katoa ne filifili mai i tāgata, kae ne ‵tofi aka latou ke tavini atu ki te Atua mō tatou, ko te mea ke ofo atu ne latou a meaalofa mo taulaga mō agasala.”


At a gathering, as they excitedly relate experiences, a young brother is quietly listening. 	 I te taimi ne fai ei se ‵kaiga, ne fakamatala atu ne lāua mo te fia‵fia a lā tala, kae ne sagasaga filemu eiloa se taina talavou e tokotasi i konā.


12 Like Jesus, Christian overseers do not overlook what the elderly do to promote true worship. 	 12 E pelā mō Iesu, e se fakasēaogā ne ovasia Kelisiano a mea e fai ne tino ma‵tua ke gasolo atu ei ki mua te tapuakiga tonu.


Benefiting From the Ransom 	 Mea Aoga e Maua Mai te Togiola


(Matt. 6:22) What changes do they make? 	 (Mata. 6:22) Ne a ‵fuliga ne fai ne latou?


But we do have the mind of Christ.”—1 CORINTHIANS 2:16. 	 E seai, ka ko tatou fua kola ko maua ne tatou a te mafaufau o Keliso.”—1 KOLINITO 2:16.


“My mate does not live up to his (or her) obligations.” 	 “E se fai ne taku avaga ana tiute i te kāiga.”


(Luke 3:21, 22) By 30 C.E., ‘Jesus returns into Galilee and begins to teach in their synagogues.’—Luke 4:14, 15. 	 (Luka 3:21, 22) I te 30 T.A., ‘ne foki a Iesu ki Kalilaia kae ne kamata o akoako ki a latou i loto i olotou fale tapuaki.’—Luka 4:14, 15.


If someone treats you harshly or unfairly, what can help you to keep your emotions in check and to react in a way that brings joy to Jehovah? 	 Kafai e fai fakamasei koe ne se tino io me aofia i ei a faifaiga sē ‵tonu, se a te mea ka fesoasoani atu ke pule faka‵lei atu koe ki ou lagonaga kae ke tumau i te fai a te mea telā e fakafiafia atu faeloa ki a Ieova?


A column alongside the stairs perhaps gradually cast a shadow on the steps, which could serve to measure time. 	 Kāti e isi se mea i te feitu o te kakega telā ne lavea malielie atu ei a ata o ‵maga, kae e mafai o iloa aka ei te taimi.


In the beginning, I struggled financially and got discouraged. 	 I te kamataga, ne faigata ‵ki ki a au i feitu tau tupe kae ne loto vāivāi au.


(Matt. 24:45) The elders may need to spend extra time helping those who are spiritually sick to accept nourishment from God’s Word. 	 (Mataio 24:45) E mafai o fakaaoga ne toeaina olotou taimi ke fesoasoani atu ki tino kolā e ma‵saki i te feitu faka-te-agaga ke talia ne latou a mea‵kai mai te Muna a te Atua.


For instance, if they notice that we are missing meetings or that our zeal is cooling off, they will no doubt quickly come to our aid. 	 E pelā mo te mea tenei, kafai ko lavea ne latou me i a tatou e ‵galo i fakatasiga io me ko kamata o gasolo ifo ki lalo a ‵tou loto finafinau, e mautinoa eiloa me ka ‵saga fakavave mai a latou o fesoasoani.


How to Strengthen Your Marriage 	 Te Auala ke Fakamalosi Aka ei Tou Kāiga Fakaipoipo


4 Satan is primarily responsible for the strife and differences experienced by mankind. 	 4 A Satani ko te pogai muamua o fakalavelave mo va sē ‵lei o tino.


15. How can we maintain a peaceful attitude when we encounter an unfavorable reaction in our preaching work? 	 15 E mafai pefea o tumau te ‵tou filemu māfai ko fetaui tatou mo tino sē fia‵fia?


He established the order in which the good news of the Kingdom was to be transmitted to the inhabitants of the earth. 	 Ne fakatonu atu a ia me i te tala ‵lei e ‵tau o fakaoko atu ki te lalolagi nofoaki kātoa.


How the parents appreciate this gift! 	 E loto fakafetai eiloa ana mātua ki te meaalofa tenā!


Noah evidently kept a careful log of events. 	 E manino ‵lei me ne tausi faka‵lei ne Noa se tala o mea ne ‵tupu.


Even though other religions may be less overtly businesslike, churches that are “responding to demand” remind us of a warning given by Paul. 	 E ui eiloa e se lavea malosi atu a te aofia o nisi lotu i faifaiga fakapisinisi, a lotu kolā e “‵saga atu ki manakoga o tino” e fakamasaua mai i ei ki a tatou a pati polopoloki a Paulo.


(Luke 20:38) Yes, to Jehovah, his loyal ones who have died faithful to him are as good as alive; their resurrection is a certainty.—Eccl. 7:1. 	 (Luka 20:38) Ao, a tino a‵lofa fakamaoni kolā ko oti ne mate i te fakamaoni, e pelā eiloa me e ola i te kilokiloga a Ieova; a te lotou toe‵tuga se mea mautinoa.—Fai. 7:1.


Why did Josiah’s actions not forestall Jehovah’s day of judgment? 2 Zephaniah’s prophesying undoubtedly heightened young Josiah’s awareness of the need to purge Judah of unclean worship. 	 2 E seai se fakalotolotolua me ne fakamalosi aka ne te valoaga a Sefanaia a te mafaufau o te talavou ko Iosia, ke iloa ne ia a te manakoga ke ave keatea mai i Iuta a tapuakiga lai‵lai.


What, then, does the Bible mean when it says: “For everything there is an appointed time”? 	 Se a la te mea e fakauiga ki ei te Tusi Tapu i te taimi e fai mai ei penei: “E isi se taimi ne filifiligina mō mea katoa”?


He loved the truths he taught, and he loved the people he taught. 	 Ne loto finafinau a ia ki muna‵tonu kolā ne akoako atu ne ia kae ne alofa foki ki tino ne akoako atu a ia ki ei.


We are blessed to have such knowledge. 	 E manuia eiloa tatou ke maua te poto tenā.


“In all your ways take notice of him, and he himself will make your paths straight.”—Proverbs 3:5, 6. 	 “Ke masaua faeloa ne koe te Aliki i au mea katoa e fai, kae ka fakaasi atu ne ia ki a koe te auala tonu.”—Faataoto 3:5, 6.


He will feel sorry for the lowly one and the poor one, and the souls of the poor ones he will save. 	 E alofa a ia ki tino vaivai mo tino ma‵tiva; e fakasao foki ne ia a olotou ola.


(Matt. 4:3, 6) Jesus is rightly called “the only-begotten Son of God.” 	 (Mataio 4:3, 6) E ‵tau eiloa o taku Iesu ki te “Tama e tokotasi a te Atua.”


(1 John 3:8) This Kingdom and what it will accomplish is, in fact, the main message of the Bible. 	 (1 Ioane 3:8) A te Malo mo mea kolā ka fakataunu ne ia, ko te fekau fakavae eiloa i te Tusi Tapu.


What could cause us to lose our relationship with Jehovah? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o fai ei ke galo atu a te ‵tou fesokotakiga mo Ieova?


“Throw all your anxiety upon [God].” (1 Peter 5:7) Feelings of confusion, anger, and abandonment are only natural when we endure suffering or see someone we love suffer. 	 “Fakaeke katoa ki luga i a ia [te Atua] a mea e manava‵se ei koutou.” (1 Petelu 5:7) E oko mai sāle a te ‵numi, te kaitaua mo te lagonaga i a koe ko tuku tiaki māfai ko logo‵mae tatou io me e lavea atu se tino telā e pele ki a tatou ko logo‵mae.


No Christian who genuinely receives the anointing with God’s spirit would want or expect such treatment.—Acts 10:25, 26; 14:14, 15. 	 E seai se Kelisiano telā e fakaekegina tonu ki te agaga o te Atua e fakamoemoe ke maua ne ia se vaegā tulaga penā.—Galuega 10:25, 26; 14:14, 15.


A MEMBER OF THE SANHEDRIN 	 SE SUI O TE SANETULINI


Do we continue driving at the maximum speed allowed just because we have the legal right to do so? 	 E mata, ka tele atu eiloa koe i te makini telā e talia i te tulafono ona ko tou saolotoga ke fai penā?


“You have loved righteousness.”—PS. 45:7. 	 ‘E fiafia koe ki te amiotonu.’—SALAMO 45:7.


(Ephesians 4:14; 2 Peter 2:1) In contrast, those who find satisfying answers to their questions are able to “stand firm in the faith.”—1 Corinthians 16:13. 	 (Efeso 4:14; 2 Petelu 2:1) E ‵kese mai i ei, a tino kolā e maua ne latou a tali fakafia‵fia ki olotou fesili ka “‵tu mautakitaki i te fakatuanaki.”—1 Kolinito 16:13.


The first part of the book of Genesis contains the only accurate account of early human history. 	 Ko te vaega muamua fua o te tusi ko Kenese e maua ei a tala ‵tonu e uiga ki tino i aso mua.


(Psalm 99:3) Jesus taught us to pray: “Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified [or, “be held sacred; be treated as holy,” footnote].” 	 (Salamo 99:3) Ne fakaakoako ne Iesu tatou ke ‵talo atu: “Te motou Tamana telā i te lagi: ke tapu tou igoa.”


What a privilege we have to help people find answers to their questions! 	 Mafāga o tauliaga e maua ne tatou ke fesoasoani atu ki tino ke maua ne latou a tali ki olotou fesili!


CONTINUE APPRECIATING JEHOVAH’S QUALITIES TO THE FULL 	 TUMAU I TE TAULOTO KAE FAKAAKOAKO KATOATOA KI UIGA O IEOVA


God Deals With Haughty Ones 	 E Saga Atu te Atua ki Tino Fakamata‵mata


10 Christian wives who seek to keep Jehovah in their marriage must also measure up to God’s requirements. 	 10 A fāfine Kelisiano kolā e kausaki ke aofia Ieova i te lotou fakaipoipoga e ‵tau o fakafetaui aka olotou olaga ki mea e manako ki ei a Ieova.


But Uriah did not go to his home. 	 Kae ne ita Ulia ma toe foki ki tena fale.


“Do Not Forget Kindness to Strangers” 	 Sa Puli te Uiga Atafai ki Tino ‵Fou


Why is safety important to God’s people? 	 Kaia e tāua ei a te puipuiga o te ola ki tino o te Atua?


They feel very much as did the psalmist David, who wrote: “I have grown numb and become crushed to an extreme degree; I have roared due to the groaning of my heart. 	 E tai ‵pau eiloa olotou lagonaga mo te faisalamo ko Tavita, telā ne tusi mai penei: “Au ko vāivāi ka ko takavale masei foki; ko fi‵ta toku fatu, kae tagi foki au i te ‵mae.


That helped him to endure severe opposition. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu foki te mea tenā ke kufaki a ia i ‵tekemaiga ‵lasi.


Think of it. 	 Ke mafaufau ki te mea tenā.


They can hurt, or they can heal. 	 E mafai o fakapakia io me fakamafu ne ia te pakiaga.


Jehovah is also abundant in goodness. 	 A Ieova e ‵fonu foki i te aga‵lei.


(Rev. 18:4, 9, 10, 15-19; 19:7) In the 13th vision, the rider of “a white horse” goes to war with the nations. 	 (Fakaasiga 18:4, 9, 10, 15-19; 19:7) E lavea atu i te 13 o fakaasiga a te tino telā e sopo i luga i te “solofanua ‵kena” e malaga atu o taua ki malo.


11 We thus have reason to ask, What of the Passover in 33 C.E.? 	 11 E isi se pogai ‵lei ke fesili tatou, Se a la te aso ne fai ei te Paseka i te 33 T.A.?


Others should not pressure them to take one course or another. 	 E se ‵tau mo nisi tino o fakamalosi atu ki a latou ke tau‵tali i se auala e tasi io me se isi mea aka.


Or would you have had a twinge of trepidation as you contemplated how matters might work out? 	 Io me ka manavase koe me se a te ikuga o te taua a koutou?


(Job 14:1) Their prime goal is simply to survive from one day to the next. 	 (Iopu 14:1) A te lotou fakamoemoega tāua, ko latou fua ke ola mai te aso e tasi ki te suā aso.


For instance, most of us know where Egypt is, but to what extent do we understand the comment that Abraham went out of Egypt “to the Negeb,” later to Bethel, then to Hebron? 	 E pelā mo te tokoukega o tatou, e iloa ne tatou te koga e tu i ei a Aikupito, kae e pefea te ‵tou malamalama i te fakamatalaga me ne fano keatea a Apelaamo mai Aikupito ki “Negeb,” kae fakamuli ifo ki Peteli, kae oti aka ki Hepelona?


Since both Jehovah and Jesus show empathy, we do well to imitate them. 	 Ona ko te mea ne fakaasi atu ne Ieova mo Iesu a te loto alofa, e ‵tau foki mo tatou o fakaakoako atu ki a laua.


What about secular goals associated with education and a career? 	 Kae e a fakamoemoega kolā e isi se lotou sokoga ki akoakoga ma‵luga mo se galuega ‵togi?


8 We have a further reason to continue our preaching work. 	 8 E isi se suā pogai e tumau ei tatou i te faiga o te galuega talai.


Couples may feel grateful for this, since it relieves them of the financial obligations. 	 Kāti ka fia‵fia ki ei a nisi tauavaga, me e se manava‵se latou i ei ki mea tau tupe.


Paul encourages those who are mature to pursue “down toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God.” 	 E fakamalosi atu a Paulo ki a latou kolā ko ma‵tua ‵lei i te feitu faka-te-agaga ke taumafai ki “te tapulā ke maua ne [latou] a te fakailoga, telā ko te kalaga a te Atua.”


Upon graduating, the couple were delighted to be reassigned to Madagascar. 	 I te otiga ne puke lā pepa, ne fia‵fia te tauavaga konei ke toe ‵foki atu lāua o tavini i Madagascar.


To honor their Life-Giver, they needed to avoid any action or inaction that could endanger the life of their fellow man. 	 Ke fakaaloalo atu ki te Tino ne tuku mai ne ia te ola, ne ‵tau o ‵kalo kea‵tea latou mai i so se faifaiga io me ko so se mea telā e mafai o fakamataku ki te ola o olotou taina.


(Acts 28:17, 24, 25) How their lack of appreciation for Jehovah’s undeserved kindness must have pained Paul! 	 (Galuega 28:17, 24, 25) Ko oko loa i te fakafanoanoa ki a Paulo te lotou sē loto fakafetai ki te alofa tauanoa o Ieova!


9. Explain how Jesus as King-Designate was a conqueror. 	 9.Fakamatala mai te auala ne manumalo ei a Iesu e pelā me ko te Tupu Filifilia.


While we may be overjoyed about the Bible truths we have learned, our relatives may mistakenly believe that we have been tricked or have become part of a cult. 	 E tiga eiloa e mafai o fia‵fia ‵ki tatou e uiga ki muna‵tonu mai te Tusi Tapu ne tauloto ne tatou, e mafai o mafau‵fau ‵tou kāiga i a tatou ko oti ne fakaloiloigina io me aofia i se potukau ‵teke fakalotu.


14. With what attitude do we present our message, and why? 	 14 A te suā pogai e maua ei ne tatou te fiafia ko te uiga filemu telā e fakaasi atu ne tatou i te galuega talai.


Their erroneous arguments shoved the thorns in his flesh deeper and deeper, as it were. 	 Ne momea aka te fakalogo‵mae atu o olotou fakamatalaga ‵se ki a ia.


25 Our Readers Ask . . . 	 IANUALI 7-13, 2013


See The Watchtower, July 15, 2013, pp. 10-12, pars. 5-8, 12. 	 Ke onoono ki Te Faleleoleo Maluga, Iulai 15, 2013, itu. 10-12, pala.


Jehovah is depicted as walking behind his people, issuing directions on the right way to walk. 	 E fakaasi mai i ei i a Ieova e pelā me sasale i tua o ana tino, o fakatonutonu atu te auala e ‵tau sa‵sale i ei.


Therefore, “soul” in the Biblical sense refers to the entire living being. 	 Kae kafai ko se manava te foitino i loto i tino mo manu kae ko se mafai o maua te manava ola telā ne tuku mai ne te Atua, e ‵mate eiloa latou.


13 Jesus said that he came to call sinners, or lawless ones, to repentance. 	 13 Ne fai mai a Iesu i a ia ne vau o kalaga ki tino agasala, io me ko tino ofa tulafono, ke sala‵mo.


The Joy of Discovering the Truth 	 Te Fiafia i te Mauaga o te Munatonu


KEEP ON SEARCHING! 	 KE TUMAU I TE ‵SALA!


(2 Timothy 3:12; 1 Peter 3:14) Because of daily pressures from the world and opposition to our Kingdom-preaching work, some of us may be so fatigued that we feel like slowing down in Jehovah’s service. 	 (2 Timoteo 3:12; 1 Petelu 3:14) Ona ko fakalavelave i te lalolagi kolā e taotaomaki mai ki a tatou mo ‵tekemaiga ki te talaiga e uiga ki te Malo, kāti a nisi tino i a tatou e mafai o loto vāi‵vāi ‵ki kae e faifai malie fua te lotou taviniga ki a Ieova.


15 Jesus showed personal interest in people. 	 15 Ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu a tena fiafia ki tino.


Within just a few weeks, Jehovah’s Witnesses came to their door, but Robert told them that the family was interested only in “the religion of The Golden Age.” 	 I nāi vaiaso mai tua ifo i ei, ne olo atu ei a Molimau a Ieova ki te lotou fale, kae ne fai atu a Lopati ki a laua me ne fia‵fia fua te lotou kāiga ki te “lotu o te Golden Age.”


As discouraged as Elijah was, he traveled to Mount Horeb to receive instruction from Jehovah. 	 E tiga eiloa ne loto vāivāi a Elia, ne faimalaga atu a ia ki te mauga ko Holepa ke maua ei a akoakoga mai i a Ieova.


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WHY MAY WE FEEL DISCOURAGED? 	 KAIA E MAFAI EI O LOTO VĀI‵VAI TATOU?


When introducing Bible truth to unbelieving family members, what caution is in order? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o fakaeteete malosi i ei māfai ko faipati atu ne koe a te munatonu i te Tusi Tapu ki tino sē tali‵tonu i te kāiga?


It was a hard lesson with a happy outcome.” 	 Se akoakoga faigatā kae se ikuga fakafiafia.”


Consider the account at Mark 6:30-34. 	 Ke mafaufau malie aka ki te tala i te Maleko 6:30-34.


(Matthew 9:36; 14:14; Luke 5:12, 13) Once, near the city of Nain, Jesus saw a heartbroken widow in a funeral procession for her only son. 	 (Mataio 9:36; 14:14; Luka 5:12, 13) I te taimi e tasi, i se fa‵kai e pili atu ki Naina, ne lavea atu i ei ne Iesu se fafine telā ko mate tena avaga, ko oko eiloa i te loto mafatia i te faiga o te fanoanoa o tena tama telā ne mate.


(Ps. 15:1, 2; 31:5) By choosing our words carefully, even embarrassing or uncomfortable situations can be tactfully resolved without resorting to guile.—Read Colossians 3:9, 10. 	 (Salamo 15:1, 2; 31:5) Kafai e filifili faka‵lei ne tatou a ‵tou pati, e mafai eiloa o faka‵lei aka ne tatou se mea telā e tai fakafanoanoa tena tulaga e aunoa mo te mafaufau i a koe ko ‵pelo.—Faitau te Kolose 3:9, 10.


JEHOVAH GOD is about to swing into action against the wicked. 	 KO PILI nei o gasuesue a Ieova o fakaseai atu a tino ma‵sei.


Will I ever see him again?’ 	 E mata, ka toe fetaui maua i se taimi?’


18 There are many other situations in life that call for the love that endures all things. 	 18 E uke foki a nisi tulaga i te olaga kolā e manakogina i ei a te alofa telā e kufaki ki mea katoa.


Similarly, we deepen our appreciation for a quality of Jehovah by getting acquainted with it, reflecting on it, and then imitating it in our own life. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, e fakamalosi aka ne tatou a ‵tou loto fakafetai ki se uiga o Ieova mai te tauloto ki ei, mafaufau ‵loto ki ei, kae fakaakoako ki ei i ‵tou olaga totino.


Furthermore, in no way can it be said that the innocent are spared all calamity. 	 E se gata i ei, e se mafai lele o fai atu me ka se fe‵paki eiloa a tino amio‵tonu mo fakalavelave katoa.


Admittedly, though, much of what is available glorifies things that God hates, including violence, spiritism, and illicit sex. 	 Kae ko te ukega o fakafiafiaga kolā e mafai o maua nei e fakamalosi aka i ei a mea kolā e takalialia ki ei te Atua, e aofia i ei amioga fakasaua, faifaiga faivailakau, mo faifaiga fakatauavaga se ‵tau.


On the other hand, Paul certainly would have appreciated Barnabas’ kindness and compassion. 	 I te suā feitu, ne mautinoa eiloa me ne fakatāua malosi ne Paulo a te atafai mo te alofa atafai o Panapa.


One way he offers help is by giving us the hope that he will soon put an end to all wickedness throughout the whole earth. 	 A te auala e tasi e fesoasoani mai ei a ia ko te tukumaiga ne ia o te fakamoemoega me ko pili o fakaseai atu ne ia a mea ma‵sei katoa i te lalolagi kātoa.


14 Anointed Christians are like alien residents living in tents apart from this system of things. 	 14 E fai a Kelisiano fakaekegina e pelā me ne tino fakaa‵lofa kolā e ‵nofo i olotou faleie kae e ‵tu kese latou mai te fakanofonofoga tenei.


He died as an upholder of his heavenly Father’s sovereignty. 	 Ne mate a ia e pelā me se tino telā ne fakamaoni ki te pulega a tena Tamana i te lagi.


And thorns and thistles it will grow for you.” 	 A koe ka galue fi‵ta i tou olaga kātoa ko te mea ke fua mai ne meakai ma koe i te laukele.


Soon, though, he will stretch out his hand for the last time against Satan’s world, and his worshipers will need his help as never before. 	 E se leva, ka oko atu tena lima mō te ‵toe taimi ki te lalolagi a Satani, kae ka ma‵nako malosi ana tino tapuaki ki tena fesoasoani i te taimi tenā i lō taimi mua.


You [Jehovah] must forgive and give to each one according to all his ways.”—2 Chron. 6:29, 30. 	 Ko koe [Ieova] e ‵tau o fakamagalo ne koe latou e ‵tusa mo mea e fai ne latou.”—2 Nofoaiga Tupu 6:29, 30, Tusi Paia, Samoa.


3 Many Corinthian Christians partook of the Memorial unworthily. 	 Ne seki matapula‵pula latou i te feitu faka-te-mafaufau mo te feitu faka-te-agaga.


The first guaranteed the completion of the temple and prosperity for Jerusalem and Judah as long as the Jews obediently carried out the work at hand. 	 E fakamaoni mai i te fakaasiga muamua me ka fakaoti eiloa te faletapu mō te manuia o Ielusalema mo Iuta māfai e faka‵logo eiloa a tino Iutaia o fai te galuega telā ne ‵tau o fai ne latou.


(Matthew 6:14, 15) Before Jesus related the parable about the merciless slave, Peter asked him: “Lord, how many times is my brother to sin against me and am I to forgive him? 	 (Mataio 6:14, 15) Kae koituai o faipati a Iesu e uiga ki te tala fakatusa o te tavini se alofa fakamagalo, ne fesili atu a Petelu ki a ia: “Te Aliki, e fakafia taimi e fakamagalo ei ne au a toku taina, manafai e agasala mai ki a au?


Jehovah and his Son also have deep affection for the thousands of ministerial servants who support the elders in ‘ministering to the holy ones.’ 	 E a‵lofa atafai foki a Ieova mo tena Tama ki te fia afe o tavini fakafaifeau kolā e ‵lago atu ki toeaina i te tavini atu ki olotou “taina kelisiano.”


The other person may need time to sort out his feelings. 	 Kāti e manakogina se taimi mō te suā tino ke faka‵lei aka tena loto.


(Proverbs 27:11) If we have similar confidence in Jehovah, we will not let criticism or opposition weaken our faith. 	 (Faataoto 27:11) Kafai e penā eiloa te ‵tou tali‵tonu ki a Ieova, ka sē talia eiloa ne tatou a pati fakatauemu io me ne ‵tekemaiga ke fakavāivāi mai ki ‵tou fakatuanaki.


(Ephesians 6:4) God counsels parents to set the example for their children, to communicate with them, and to teach them. 	 (Efeso 6:4) E fakatonu mai te Atua ki mātua ke fai se fakaakoakoga ‵lei mo olotou tama‵liki, ke sau‵tala sāle mo latou kae akoako atu ki ei.


WHAT WILL HELP US? 	 SE A TE MEA KA FESOASOANI MAI KI A TATOU?


2, 3. (a) Who was Jehovah’s first creation? (b) What position does the firstborn Son have with respect to the Father? 	 2, 3. (a) Ko oi te tino muamua ne faite ne Ieova? (e) Se a te tulaga ne maua ne te Tama toekimua ki tena Tamana?


By studying it, he gained wisdom, insight, and understanding. 	 Mai te sukesuke ki ei, ne maua ei ne tou tagata a te poto mo te malamalama.


Yet, the earth orbits at just the right distance from that awesome thermonuclear furnace. 	 Kae e tumau eiloa a te lalolagi i tena malaga fakatamilomilo i te ‵mao tonu mai te mea telā e fai pelā me se ogaumu ‵ka ulaula.


Yet, most of your friends have healthy children. 	 Tela la, ko fakatalave koe o fakaasi atu ou lagonaga ki a latou.


TODAY’S world is full of paradoxes. 	 KO ‵FONU te lalolagi i aso nei i fakalavelave kolā e faigata ke malamalama i ei.


2 The Bible shows that imperfect humans have become friends with God. 	 2 E fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu me i tino sē ‵lei katoatoa ne fai mo fai a taugasoa o te Atua.


Today, we live as foreigners, as it were, in a world that has been morally and spiritually corrupted by Babylon the Great, the world empire of false religion, “a dwelling place of demons.” 	 I aso nei, e ola tatou e pelā me ne tino fakaa‵tea, i se lalolagi telā ko oti ne fakamaseigina i mea tau amioga mo te feitu faka-te-agaga ne Papelonia te Sili, te emupaea o lotu ‵se katoa i te lalolagi, “se koga e ‵nofo i ei a temoni.”


(Read Hebrews 6:10; 11:6) He deeply appreciates every one of his servants, and he views it as “unrighteous” to ignore those who are faithful to him. 	 (Faitau te Epelu 6:10; 11:6) E fiafia malosi a ia ki ana tavini katoa, kae kilo atu ki te mea tenei e pelā me e “sē amiotonu” māfai e se saga atu a ia ki a latou kolā e fakamaoni atu ki a ia.


(Acts 17:27) We must recognize Jehovah’s right to call for our subjection. 	 (Galuega 17:27) E ‵tau o talia ne tatou te tulaga o Ieova ke fakatonu mai ke faka‵logo tatou ki a ia.


The courage to speak the truth to others, even to those who oppose our message, does not rest with us. 	 A te loto malosi ke faipati atu ki nisi tino, ke oko foki ki tino kolā e ‵teke mai ki ‵tou fekau, e se fakalagolago mai ki a tatou.


They should imitate Jesus’ patience with his disciples when they were preoccupied with the question of who among them would become the greatest in the Kingdom. 	 E ‵tau o fakaakoako latou ki te kufaki o Iesu i ana soko, i te taimi ne kinau sāle ei latou me ko oi te toe tino sili i a latou i te Malo.


And as we faithfully stay alert, may we keep a firm hold on the hope of everlasting life. 	 Kafai e tumau tatou mo te fakamaoni i te mataala, ke na puke ‵mautakitaki tatou ki te fakamoemoega o te ola se-gata-mai.


Let us first discuss Paul’s words recorded at Philippians 4:6, 7. 	 Ke na sau‵tala muamua nei tatou ki te Filipi 4:6, 7. (Faitau.)


Israel’s elderly king has received the architectural plan through inspiration and has given it to Solomon. 	 Ne maua ne te tupu matua o Isalaelu a te palani o te fale e auala i te agaga kae ne tuku ne ia ki a Solomona.


Regarding some Jews of his day, Paul wrote: “I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God; but not according to accurate knowledge.”—Romans 10:2. 	 E uiga ki nisi tino Iutaia i ana aso, ne tusi mai a Paulo: “Kae molimau foki au ki a latou me lasi te lotou toaga ki te Atua, ka ko te mea e seai eiloa se mainaga i a latou.”—Loma 10:2.


In time, Israel lost God’s favor, and Jehovah replaced that nation with the Christian congregation. 	 I se taimi fakamuli ifo, ne galo atu i te kau Isalaelu a te taliaga a te Atua, kae ne sui ne Ieova a te fenua tenā ki te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


It makes us “fully competent” and “completely equipped.” 	 E fai ke maua ne tatou “te fakamaoniga katoatoa” kae ke ‘lava katoatoa’ ‵tou uta.


It implies that whatever the nature of our trial may be, there will always be an expression of God’s undeserved kindness that will match it. 	 E fakaasi mai i ei me faitalia a tulaga o ‵tou tofotofoga, e fakaasi mai faeloa ne te Atua te alofa tauanoa telā ka fesoasoani mai ke mafai ne tatou o kufaki.


Since the opening of the Watchtower Bible School of Gilead in 1943, missionaries have spearheaded the disciple-making work in many lands. 	 Talu mai te ‵talaga o te Akoga i Kiliata i te 1943, ne ga‵lue malosi a misionale i te faiga o te galuega ko te faiga o soko i fenua e uke.


That is especially important now that all nations are being gathered for “the war of the great day of God the Almighty” at Har–Magedon.—Revelation 16:14-16. 	 E tāua ‵ki te mea tenā me ko ‵luku fakatasi a tupu katoa o te lalolagi ki “te taua i te aso lasi o te Atua e o ia te Malosi Katoatoa,” ko Amaketo.—Fakaasiga 16:14-16.


At the same time, David became like a trusting lamb. 	 Ne kilo atu a ia ki a Ieova, te Tausi Mamoe Sili, ke maua ei ne ia te puipuiga mo se takitakiga.


As mentioned earlier, there is a source of practical wisdom that can help people right now. 	 E pelā mo mea ko oti ne fakaasi atu, e isi eiloa se auala aogā telā ka mafai o fesoasoani mai ki tino i te vaitaimi nei.


About 167 B.C.E.: Seleucid King Antiochus Epiphanes, who sought to force Greek religion on the Jews, ordered all copies of the Hebrew Scriptures to be destroyed. 	 Kāti i te 167 T.L.M.: Ne fakatonu atu a te tupu ko Seleucid Antiochus Epiphanes, telā ne faimalo ne ia te lotu a te kau Eleni ki tino Iutaia, ke fakaseai a ‵kopi o te Tusi Tapu i te ‵gana Epelu.


(Genesis 1:31) The transformation of the earth into a lasting paradise is part of the divine purpose that has not yet been accomplished. 	 (Kenese 1:31) A te ‵fuliga o te lalolagi ki se palataiso tumau se vaega o te fuafuaga a te Atua telā e seki fakataunu mai.


He turned the exception into a rule, instructing Moses: “In case any man should die without his having a son, you must then cause his inheritance to pass to his daughter.” 	 Ne fakatonu atu a ia ki a Mose ke aofia a te mea tenei i te tulafono: “Kafai e mate se tagata kae seai sena tama tagata, ko tena tama fafine e tuku ki ei ana mea.”


We can be sure that it is satisfying work. 	 E mafai eiloa o tali‵tonu tatou me i te mea tenei se galuega fakamalie loto.


It ruins my budget when I have to pay the bill.” 	 E fai ei ke sē ‵lei taku fakataugā tupe māfai ko manako au o ‵togi a te iti, telefoni mo nisi mea aka penā.”


For instance, God was very gracious with Elijah, considering his feelings. 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne fiafia ‵ki eiloa te Atua ki a Elia, mai te mafaufau ki ana lagonaga.


How, though, do we show our love for Jehovah? 	 E mafai la pefea ne tatou o fakaasi atu te ‵tou a‵lofa ki a Ieova?


‘If I did wear it, would it be obvious to all that I am a follower of Christ Jesus?’ 	 ‘E mata, e fakaasi atu i oku gatu me i a au se tokotasi o soko o Keliso Iesu?’


How do the “other sheep” enjoy much of the spiritual heritage of anointed Christians? 	 E maua pefea ne nisi “mamoe” a te lasiga o mea ‵gali i te feitu faka-te-agaga kolā e maua ne Kelisiano fakaekegina?


Indeed, an indecisive young person may vacillate, experiencing discontent and regrets. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e mafai o fakalotolotolua se talavou sē atamai kae e iku atu i ei ki te fanoanoa mo te sē tokagamalie.


Why have some parents wanted their child to postpone baptism? 	 Kaia e ma‵nako ei a nisi mātua ke fakatalave te papatisoga o olotou tama‵liki?


Cause of Suffering? 	 MOLIMAU A IEOVA


Moreover, the murmurers did not act as troublemakers and raise their voices against Jehovah. 	 E se gata i ei, ne seki faka‵tupu fakalavelave io me ne fāmeo a tino mui‵mui konei i mua o tino e tokouke, ki a Ieova.


Moreover, baptism is an important step for those who want to be saved. 	 E se gata i ei, a te papatisoga se faiga tāua e tasi mō tino kolā e fia ‵sao.


WHEN a lovely bride appears before her handsome bridegroom on their wedding day, words can hardly describe their joy. 	 I TE taimi e kilo atu ei te tamataene ki te tamafine telā ka avaga mo ia, e seai ne pati e mafai o fakamatala ki ei a te lā fia‵fia.


Those in the human family will draw ever closer to one another and to their God, who will without fail “satisfy the desire of every living thing.”—Ps. 145:16. 	 Ka maua eiloa ne tino taki tokotasi se fesokotakiga ‵pili i te vā o latou mo nisi tino e penā foki ki te lotou Atua, telā ka ‘fakamalie ne ia olotou manakoga.’—Sala. 145:16.


What did Antiochus IV do? 	 Ne a mea ne fai ne Antiochus IV?


Would God want us to worship him because we fear punishment? 	 E mata, e manako te Atua ke tapuaki atu tatou ki a ia me e ma‵taku tatou i te fakasalaga?


(Psalm 72:13) Thus, we are encouraged to do what we can, patiently waiting until circumstances change—either in this system of things or in that which is to come. 	 (Salamo 72:13) Tela la, e fakamalosi mai ki a tatou ke fai a mea katoa kolā e mafai ne tatou o fai, kae ke ‵nofo fakatalitali tatou mo te kufaki ke ‵fuli aka ‵tou tulaga—i te vaitaimi tenei io me i te olaga telā ka oko mai fakamuli. Masaua la: “Me i te Atua e fai mea tonu.


We can imagine how hurt those Gentile converts must have been when the respected apostle refused to eat with them.—Galatians 2:11-13. 	 Ke fakaataata i ‵tou mafaufau a te logo‵mae o tino mai Fenua Fakaatea kolā ko oti ne ‵fuli ke lavea atu me e se fia ‵kai fakatasi mo latou a te apositolo telā e amanaia malosi latou ki ei mo latou.—Kalatia 2:11-13.


As Jehovah examines us, does he conclude that we are serving him with a complete heart? 	 I te taimi e iloilo ne Ieova a ‵tou loto, e mata, e lavea ne ia me tavini atu tatou ki a ia mo te loto kātoa?


Divine Laws Are for Our Benefit 	 E Aogā a Tulafono a te Atua mō Tatou


Where can I apply it? 	 Tefea te koga e mafai o fakagalue aka ei ne au?


In addition, although it is true that God never changes, his requirements sometimes do. 	 E se gata i ei, faitalia te ‵tonu o te manatu me e se mafai o ‵fuli a te Atua, i nisi taimi, e ‵fuli sāle ana tulafono.


Not at all. 	 E se penā loa.


8 The study method used in our publications is that of questions and answers. 	 8 E fakaaogā i mataupu mō sukesukega kolā e maua i ‵tou tusi a fesili mo tali.


14 The Bible states: “Safeguard practical wisdom and thinking ability, and they will prove to be life to your soul and charm to your throat.” 	 14 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Taofi ‵mau ki tou poto mo tou atamai. Ke mo a eiloa e galo keatea mai i a koe. Ka avatu ne te poto ki a koe a te ola, se olaga gali kae fiafia.”


Toward the end of his life, David wrote: “A young man I used to be, I have also grown old, and yet I have not seen anyone righteous [including him] left entirely, nor his offspring looking for bread.” 	 I te fakaotiotiga o tena olaga, ne tusi mai Tavita: “Au nei ko toeaina, ko leva eiloa toku olaga, kae seki iloa eiloa ne au se tino amio ‵lei [e aofia i ei a ia] ke tiakina ne te Aliki, io me ko ana tama‵liki foki ke akai meakai.”


7 Jehovah will not answer our prayers if we practice sin. 	 7 Ka sē tali ne Ieova a ‵tou ‵talo māfai e fai faeloa ne tatou a agasala.


But may we endure to the end, so that it may be said of us as it was said of Gideon and his men: “They kept up the pursuit.”—Judg. 8:4. 	 Ke fakaakoako tatou ki a Kitiona mo ana tagata kolā ne seki ‵fiu vave kae ne “afuli eiloa ne latou te fili.”—Fama. 8:4.


I will protect you.’ 	 Ka puipui ne au koe.’


Events You Are Soon to See Happen 	 Fakalavelave Kolā ko Pili o Lavea ne Koe ko ‵Tupu


But my wife was very opposed to the Witnesses. 	 Kae ne ‵teke malosi taku avaga ki Molimau a Ieova.


How, then, can we find our place within God’s arrangement and treasure, or cherish, it? 	 E mafai la pefea o fakataunu ‵tou tulaga i te fakatokaga a te Atua kae fakatāua, io me e fakapelepele ne tatou?


6 Abraham was a man who “put faith in Jehovah.” 	 6 A Apelaamo se tagata telā ne “talitonu . . . ki te Aliki.”


(Romans 12:2, The Jerusalem Bible) Jehovah provides the inner strength we need in order to combat any outside pressure to conform.—Hebrews 13:6. 	 (Loma 12:2) E tuku mai ne Ieova te malosi i loto telā e manakogina ke ‵teke atu ei ki fakaosoosoga mai tua ke tautali atu i ei.—Epelu 13:6.


However, we today are privileged to worship in a far grander spiritual temple arrangement, where our Lord Jesus Christ is installed as High Priest. 	 Kae ko taulia tatou i aso nei ke tapuaki atu i te faletapu faka-te-agaga telā e sili atu tena ‵malu, kae ko tofi aka i ei te ‵tou Aliki ko Iesu Keliso e pelā me ko te Faitaulaga Pule.


Four beasts out of the sea (Dan. 7:3-8, 17, 25) 	 Manu fe‵kai e fa mai te tai (Tanielu 7:3-8, 17, 25)


(Isa. 54:17) Additionally, spiritual protection has been provided for those who have sought “lodging under [the tree’s] shadow.” 	 (Isaia 54:17) E se gata i ei, ko oti eiloa ne fakatoka a te puipuiga i te feitu faka-te-agaga mō tino kolā e taumafai o faka‵malu i te “malumaluga [o te lakau].”


Evil—Is It Out of Control? 	 Amioga Ma‵sei—E Mata, ko sē Mafai o Fai se Faiga ki ei?


25 Did You Know? 30 I Learned How Precious Life Is 	 30 E Ola te Muna a Ieova—Manatu Tāua Mai Tusi ki te Kau Tesalonia mo Timoteo


Jesus was unquestionably the greatest Teacher who ever lived. 	 E seai eiloa se fakalotolotolua me ne fai a Iesu mo fai te ‵toe Faiakoga sili telā ne ola.


He learned that Jehovah’s Witnesses stood firm in their beliefs in spite of the harsh treatment they received. 	 Ne iloa aka ne tou tagata me i Molimau a Ieova ne ‵tu ‵mautakitaki i olotou talitonuga faitalia a faifaiga fakasaua ne fai atu ki a latou.


HOW IS THE BIBLE DIFFERENT? 	 E ‵KESE PEFEA TE TUSI TAPU?


In that same year, the patriarch Noah received a new message from Jehovah God: “Go, you and all your household, into the ark.” 	 I te tausaga foki eiloa tenā ne maua ne Noa se fekau fou mai i a Ieova te Atua: “Olo ki loto i te vaka mo tou kāiga katoa.”


Paul wrote: “The overseer should therefore be . . . reasonable [“yielding,” ftn.].” (1 Tim. 3:2, 3) This is especially vital when appointed men meet to consider congregation matters. 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo: “A te takitaki o te ekalesia, e ‵tau eiloa ki ei se tino . . . aga‵lei [“loto malamalama,” fakamatalaga fakaopoopo, NW].” (1 Timoteo 3:2, 3) E tāua ‵ki a te mea tenei māfai ko fono a tāgata filifilia konei e uiga ki mea tau te fakapotopotoga.


To settle once and for all time the fundamental issues raised, Jehovah has allowed his creatures to run their own affairs without his direct control for a limited time. 	 Ke faka‵lei aka i se auala tumau a kinauga kolā ne faka‵sae aka, ne talia ei ne Ieova ke pule atu a tino ki a latou eiloa e aunoa mo tena takitakiga mō se taimi mautinoa.


This means that fewer than one in 100 women who use an IUD will get pregnant in one year. 	 E fakauiga i ei me e mu‵tana ifo i te tokotasi ki te 100 o fāfine kolā e fakaaoga ne latou se IUD ka faitama i loto i se tausaga.


16 Numerous Witnesses around the world feel that their decision to get baptized when they were young helped them greatly. 	 16 Ne iloa aka ne Molimau e tokouke i te lalolagi kātoa, me ne fesoasoani malosi atu ki a latou a te lotou fakaikuga ke papatiso latou i te taimi koi talavou ei.


15 One of the qualifications for those appointed to serve as overseers involves being willing to yield. 	 15 A te mea e tasi telā e ‵tau o maua ne ovasia io me ko takitaki o te ekalesia ko te loto fiafia o fakaasi atu te loto malamalama.


Punctuality Important in Worship 	 E Tāua ke Oko Atu i te Taimi Tonu ki Tapuakiga


Jehovah’s worshippers should continue to make spiritual progress. 	 E ‵tau o fakatumau ne tino tapuaki a Ieova te lotou gasolo ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


How thankful we can be for the provisions that are made for us to enjoy wholesome teaching at our meetings every week of the year! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te loto fakafetai o tatou ki akoakoga tāua kolā e maua ne tatou i ‵tou fakatasiga i vaiaso katoa o te tausaga!


Eighteen-year-old Abigail says: “Speaking the truth may not always seem worth it, especially when telling a lie can get you out of a difficult situation.” 	 Ne fai mai a Abigail, telā ko sefulu valu ana tausaga, penei: “A te faipati ki te mea tonu e se mafai o fesoasoani mai, maise loa māfai e fia sao koe mai se tulaga fakamataku.”


Parents need to discuss with their children exactly what is required of them. 	 E ‵tau o sau‵tala fakatasi a mātua mo tama‵liki ki mea e ma‵nako latou ke fai ne olotou tama‵liki.


‘Go the extra mile.’—MATTHEW 5:41. 	 ‘E sili atu te fiafia mai te tuku atu.’—GALUEGA 20:35.


7 On the other hand, those who disregard God’s righteous standards do not find the happiness and freedom they seek. 	 7 I te suā feitu, a tino kolā e manatu māmā ki tulaga amio‵tonu a te Atua e se maua ne latou a te fiafia mo te saolotoga telā e taumafai latou ki ei.


True, some people may question whether it is reasonable to say that lowly, imperfect humans walk with Jehovah. 	 E tonu, e mafai o fakalotolotolua a nisi tino e uiga ki te mafai o sa‵sale fakatasi a tino ma‵lalo kae sē ‵lei katoatoa mo Ieova.


How do we know that Peter had vivid recollections of the transfiguration? 	 E iloa pefea ne tatou me ne manino ‵lei te ata o te ‵fuliga o foliga o Iesu i te mafaufau o Petelu?


Yet, a Christian need not feel guilty if, despite the Christian’s sincere effort to preserve the union, an unbelieving mate refuses to remain with the believer. 	 E ui i ei, e se ‵tau o ma‵sei a lagonaga o se Kelisiano, māfai e se talia ne te avaga sē talitonu ke tumau i te ‵nofo tasi mo tena avaga, faitalia a taumafaiga a te Kelisiano ke fakatumau te fesokotakiga tenā.


During our 58 years together, Maxine and I saw Jehovah’s people in Puerto Rico grow from about 650 Witnesses to 26,000! 	 I te 58 tausaga ne fakatasi ei māua mo Maxine, ne lavea ne māua a tino o Ieova i Puerto Rico ne gasolo aka te aofaki o latou mai i te 650 ki te 26,000!


There is also our God-given ministry. 	 Kae e penā foki mo te ‵tou galuega telā ne tuku mai ne te Atua.


So words of apology can help us to make peace. 	 Tela la, e fesoasoani mai a pati fakatoese ke maua ne tatou se va filemu.


Wickedness and injustice will be replaced by righteousness and justice, for then the prayer will be answered in the fullest sense: “Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth.”—Matthew 6:10. 	 Ka sui ne te amiotonu mo te fai mea tonu a amioga ma‵sei mo faifaiga sē ‵tonu, kae ka tali katoatoa mai foki loa i ei a te ‵talo: “Ke oko mai tou Malo, ke fai te mea e loto koe ki ei i lalo nei, e pelā mo te faiga i te lagi.”—Mataio 6:10.


He also told them about the trials and hardships ahead and instructed them to tell people: “The kingdom of God has come near to you.” 	 Ne fai atu foki a ia e uiga ki tofotofoga mo mea faiga‵ta kolā ka fe‵paki mo latou kae fakatonu atu ke fai atu ki tino: “A te Malo o te Atua ko pili mai ki a koutou.”


As a result, 14,700 die in a scourge from Jehovah. 	 Ona ko te mea tenā, ne ‵mate atu i ei te toko 14,700 i te mala telā ne avatu ne Ieova.


JEHOVAH PROTECTS ME IN PRISON 	 NE PUIPUI AU NE IEOVA I LOTO I TE FALEPUIPUI


With a smile, Andreas said that he had already arranged a job interview for Roald and Fabian! 	 Ne fakamisikata atu a Andreas kae fai atu me ko oti ne fakatoka ne ia ke fai se fakasau‵talaga e uiga ki se galuega ‵togi mō Roald mo Fabian!


However, instead of ousting Hophni and Phinehas from office, Eli merely rebuked them mildly. 	 Kae i lō te faka‵tea mai lā tulaga, ne polopoloki malie fua ne Eli a laua.


4 An accurate knowledge of Bible teachings. 	 4 Te iloaga tonu e uiga ki akoakoga mai te Tusi Tapu.


(Dan. 4:10-27) While that dream had a fulfillment in connection with Nebuchadnezzar, it pointed to something far greater. 	 (Tanielu 4:10-27) E ui eiloa ne fakataunu te moemiti tenā ki a Nepukanesa, ne fakasino atu eiloa te mea tenā ki se mea telā e lasi fakafia atu tena fakataunuga.


Overcoming fierce competition, Akinori achieved his goal of graduating from a leading university and landing a job with a prestigious firm. 	 Ne manumalo a ia i se fakatau‵faiga tai ‵lei eiloa, ne iku manuia ana taumafaiga i se iunivesiti maluga kae ne maua ne ia se galuega i se kamupane lasi kae lauiloa.


Most of those who died will be restored to life at a future time with the prospect of living forever in that Paradise on earth.—Luke 23:43. 	 A te tokoukega o tino kolā ko oti ne ‵mate ka toe fakaola mai i se taimi mai mua mo te fakamoemoega ke ola latou ki te se-gata-mai i luga i te Palataiso tenā i te lalolagi.—Luka 23:43.


The Bible does not say. 	 E se fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu te pogai.


Habakkuk will continue declaring God’s message—even if doing so means death. 	 Ne tumau a Sapakuka i te folafolaatuga o te fekau a te Atua—faitalia me kāti ka mate a ia i ei.


(Job 38:4-7) Solomon likewise appreciated the value of meaningful work.—Eccl. 3:13. 	 (Iopu 38:4-7) Ne talia foki ne Solomona te tāua o galuega aogā.—Failauga 3:13.


The Revised Standard Version renders Haggai 1:6: “You drink, but you never have your fill.” 	 E ‵fuli penei ne te Revised Standard Version a te Hakai 1:6: “E inu koutou, kae e se lava koutou i ei.” 14, 15.


In most cases, a letter of resignation serves as evidence that a person no longer wants to be viewed as a member of a false religion. 	 E pelā mo te masani, a te tusi atu o se tusi lisaina e fai pelā me se fakamaoniga me ko se toe manako te tino ke fai a ia pelā me se tokotasi o tino i te lotu ‵se tenā.


Indeed, “from oppression and from violence he will redeem their soul.”—Psalm 72:13, 14. 	 E tonu, “e fakaola ne ia latou mai tino sauā mo tino matamua.”—Salamo 72:13, 14.


Hundreds of workers were very busy building the new headquarters of Jehovah’s Witnesses at Warwick, New York, U.S.A. Under the direction of the Worldwide Design/Construction Department, thousands of volunteers worldwide are working hard to build new Kingdom Halls and expand branch facilities. 	 E lau i selau o tino ga‵lue ne fakalavelave malosi i te faitega a te laumua fou o Molimau a Ieova i Warwick, Niu Ioki, U.S.A. Mai lalo i te takitakiga a te Worldwide Design/Matagaluega Fakatutu, e lau i afe o tino volenitia ne ga‵lue malosi i te faitega o Fale Tapuaki ‵fou mo te faka‵lasiga o Peteli.


In the first test, dew formed only on the fleece, while the earth stayed dry. 	 I te tofotofoga muamua ne ‵siu te vulu kae malō te laukele.


(2 Corinthians 7:1) How was he enticed? 	 (2 Kolinito 7:1) Ne tofotofo aka pefea a ia?


Jehovah is the name of God as revealed in the Bible. 	 A Ieova ko te igoa o te Atua e pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu Tauloto.


Comparing our worship to an athletic competition, the apostle Paul wrote: “If anyone contends even in the games, he is not crowned unless he has contended according to the rules.” (2 Timothy 2:5) We gain God’s favor by worshipping him “according to the rules,” that is, in the way that he approves. 	 Kafai e fakatusa ne tatou a te ‵tou tapuakiga ki se fakatau ‵telega, ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Paulo, penei: “A te tino tele telā e tele i te fakatau‵telega, e se mafai o maua ne ia se fakailoga seiloga ke tausi ki tulafono o te fakatau ‵telega.” (2 Timoteo 2:5) E maua ne tatou a te taliaga a te Atua mai te tapuaki atu ki a ia e ‵tusa mo “tulafono” kolā e talia ne ia.


How can we show our love for Jehovah? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tatou te ‵tou a‵lofa ki a Ieova?


Notice Psalm 106:32, 33 once again: “They provoked Him at the waters of Meribah, and it went badly for Moses because of them. 	 Toe mafaufau aka ki pati i te Salamo 106:32, 33: “Ne fakaitaita ne latou a Ia i vai o Melipa, kae ne tupu se mea masei ki a Mose ona ko latou.


The situation was reversed in the second test. 	 Ne toe fai te lua o tofotofoga kae ne ‵siu ei te laukele kae malō te vulu.


So while the church has a solution for the problem of sin, it’s a non-problem in the eyes of most Americans—at least not a serious problem.”—John A. Studebaker, Jr., religion writer. 	 Tela la, e tiga eiloa e isi se faka‵leiga a lotu ki te fakalavelave e uiga ki te agasala, kae ki te tokoukega o tino Amelika—kāti e se fai a te agasala e pelā me se fakalavelave.”—John A. Studebaker, Jr., se tino tusitala i mea fakalotu.


He reassured them, however, saying: “I will request the Father and he will give you another helper [or, comforter] to be with you forever.”—John 14:16, footnote. 	 Kae ne fakatalitonu atu a ia ki a latou, penei: “Ka fakatagi atu foki au ki te Tamana, ko uga mai ei ne ia ki a koutou te sua Fesoasoani, [io me se tino fakamafanafana] ko te Agaga o te munatonu. Ko te mea ke nofo mau i a koutou ki te se gata mai.”—Ioane 14:16, te fakamatalaga mai lalo, NW.


You can also invite them to your home and include them when you go on outings. 	 E mafai foki o ‵kami ne koe latou ki tou fale kae ke aofia foki latou māfai e olo atu koutou o ta‵fao i se koga.


What a joy it is to contemplate the time when all will have what they need! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te fakafiafia ke mafau‵fau ki te taimi ka maua ei ne tino katoa a mea e ma‵nako latou ki ei!


In other lands, economic conditions may make young ones feel that they must focus on helping to provide materially for their families. 	 I nisi fenua, e mafai ne tulaga i mea tau tupe o fai ke ‵saga atu a talavou o fesoasoani atu ki olotou kāiga i te feitu faka-te-foitino.


13 In Romans chapter 15, Paul shows that meditating on historical examples can help us to adjust our attitude. 	 13 I te Loma mataupu e 15, ne fakaasi atu ne Paulo me kafai e mafaufau ‵mafa tatou ki tala mua, ka fesoasoani mai i ei ki a tatou ke ‵fuli ‵tou uiga.


(Read 1 Samuel 1:4-8.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Samuelu 1:4-8.)


(Matthew 24:21) Any who desire to be concealed at that time must take decisive action now. 	 (Mataio 24:21) So se tino telā e manako ke sao atu a ia i te taimi tenā e ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne ia ke na gasuesue nei.


Illustrate. (b) Why is there no need for the Governing Body to consult with all who claim to be anointed? 	 Fakamatala mai. (e) Kaia e se manakogina i ei ke ‵sala atu a te Potukau Pule ki manatu o tino katoa kolā e fai mai i a latou ne tino fakaekegina?


(Deuteronomy 5:17) Addressing Christians, the apostle Peter wrote: “Let none of you suffer as a murderer.” (1 Peter 4:15) So as Jehovah’s servants, we would not commit murder. 	 (Teutelonome 5:17) I te fakasino atu ki Kelisiano, ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Petelu: “Ke mo a se tino o koutou e fakapuapuagatia ona ko te tatino.” (1 Petelu 4:15) Telā la, e pelā me ne tavini a Ieova, e se ‵tau lele eiloa o tatino tatou.


He had been preparing to join David when Ziba tricked him and volunteered to go in his place. Did David right this wrong? 	 E mata, ne faka‵tonu aka ne Tavita te mea ‵se tenei?


He states: “In my heart [the word of God] proved to be like a burning fire shut up in my bones; and I got tired of holding in.” 	 E fai mai a ia: “Ko tau fekau [te muna a te Atua] ka ‵ka pelā me se afi i loto i a au. E taumafai au o taofi i loto, kae e se mafai eiloa o taofi ne au.”


Rather, they are servants, or tools, that help us worship Jehovah. 	 E fai a mea konā e pelā me ne mea faigaluega kolā e aogā ki ‵tou tapuakiga ki a Ieova.


“Husbands,” wrote Paul, “continue loving your wives, just as the Christ also loved the congregation and delivered up himself for it.” 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo: “A koutou e tagata, ke a‵lofa koutou ki otou avaga, e pelā eiloa mo Keliso ne alofa ki te ekalesia, kae tuku atu foki tona ola mō te ekalesia.”


Admittedly, to a certain extent, money may serve as a protection. 	 E tonu, e fai a tupe e pelā me se puipuiga i nisi taimi.


The body of elders carefully evaluates each situation to determine whether a judicial committee is warranted. 	 E sukesuke faka‵lei ne te potukau o toeaina a tulaga takitasi konā ke fakaiku aka me e mata e manakogina ke fakatoka ne te komiti fakamasino io me ikai.


9 Amazingly, the court accepted Gamaliel’s advice. 	 9 Se mea fakapoi, me ne talia ne te fono a te manatu fesoasoani o Kamalielu.


While mature ones in the congregation may be consulted for assistance, each Christian must “carry his own load” of responsibility for making decisions, and “each of us will render an account for himself to God.”—Galatians 6:5; Romans 14:12, 22, 23. 	 E ui eiloa e ‵tau o fesokotaki atu ki tino ma‵tua i te fakapotopotoga mō se fesoasoani, e ‵tau mo Kelisiano taki tokotasi o “amo tena amoga” e uiga ki tena tiute ke fai ana fakaikuga, kae e ‵tau mo “tatou takitokotasi o avatu se tala o ia ki te Atua.”—Kalatia 6:5; Loma 14:12, 22, 23.


12 Another lesson is this: Like Nehemiah, appointed men today take the lead in supporting theocratic arrangements. 	 12 Tenei te suā akoakoga: E pelā mo Neemia, e fai ne tāgata filifilia i aso nei a te takitakiga i te ‵lago atu ki fakatokaga a te fakapotopotoga.


The anxiety described here is said to be a “worried fear, which takes all the joy out of life.” 	 A te manavase telā e fakamatala mai i konei e fai pelā me ko te “mataku i te mea ma seai se fiafia e maua i te olaga.”


Asking questions is also important. 	 A te faiga o fesili e tāua foki.


They too have faith in God’s prophetic word, and their hope rests on entering the earthly Paradise. 	 E fakatuanaki foki latou ki te muna fakapelofeta a te Atua, kae e fakamoe‵moe eiloa latou ke ulu atu ki te lalolagi Palataiso.


Also, he serves as mankind’s High Priest by helping repentant ones to come into an acceptable relationship with God.—Read Hebrews 7:21, 25, 26. 	 E tavini atu foki a ia e pelā me se Faitaulaga Sili o tino mai te fesoasoani atu ki tino sala‵mo ke maua se fesokotakiga ‵lei mo te Atua.—Faitau te Epelu 7:21, 25, 26.


Peter was shocked! 	 Ne poi masei eiloa a Petelu!


More important, how does Jehovah God, the Originator of the family arrangement, view obedience to parents, and what are some of the benefits that flow from such obedience?—Acts 17:28; Ephesians 3:14, 15. 	 Kae e sili atu i te tāua, se a te kilokiloga a Ieova te Atua, telā ne Fakatoka ne ia te kāiga, e uiga ki te faka‵logo ki mātua, kae ne a mea aogā e maua mai i te vaegā faka‵logo tenā?—Galuega 17:28; Efeso 3:14, 15.


It adheres to the Bible as its authority. 	 E tautali katoatoa atu ki te Tusi Tapu telā ko te fakavae o ana akoakoga.


2 When it comes to teaching, true Christians have a unique responsibility. 	 2 Kafai e mafau‵fau tatou ki te faiga o akoakoga, e maua ne Kelisiano ‵tonu se tiute kese ‵ki kae tāua foki.


• How has Jehovah shown that he does not leave his loyal ones when they experience oppression? 	 • Ne fakaasi mai pefea ne Ieova me e se tuku tiaki ne ia ana tino fakamaoni māfai ko fe‵paki mo puapuagā?


Their actions “pained even the Holy One of Israel.”—Psalm 78:40, 41. 	 “Ne fakafanoanoa ei ne latou a ia . . . kae faka‵mae ne latou te Atua Tapu o Isalaelu.”—Salamo 78:40, 41.


He said to his disciples: “I have called you friends, because all the things I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.” 	 Ne fai atu a ia ki ana soko penei: “Ka ko taku ne au koutou ko taugasoa, me ko oti ne taku atu ne au a mea katoa ne lagona ne au mai toku Tamana.”


He provided his Son, Jesus, not only as our Ransomer—our Savior—but also as a model for husbands to imitate.—Matthew 20:28; John 3:29; 1 Peter 2:21. 	 Ne seki tuku mai fua ne ia tena Tama ko Iesu e pelā me se Togiola—te ‵tou Fakaola—kae pelā foki me se fakaakoakoga gali mō tāgata a‵vaga.—Mataio 20:28; Ioane 3:29; 1 Petelu 2:21.


The Great Question Mark 	 Te ‵Toe Fesili Faka‵numi


“The great day of Jehovah is near. It is near, and there is a hurrying of it very much.”—ZEPHANIAH 1:14. 	 “A te aso fakamataku o te Aliki [ko Ieova] ko pili - ko pili mai eiloa, kae e vave o oko mai!”—SEFANAIA 1:14.


As we now consider the observations made by that group of fellow believers, see how their comments compare with how you might have responded. 	 I te taimi e mafaufau ei tatou ki tali a te potukau tenā o taina tali‵tonu, onoono me e tai ‵pau pefea olotou tali mo te tali ne ‵tau o fai atu ne koe.


He was called to attend to the king and to play music for him. 	 Ne ‵kami a ia ke tavini atu ki te tupu kae ke tātā lakau mō ia.


9 The common people among the Jews were despised by the Jewish religious leaders. 	 9 Ne takalialia a takitaki lotu Iutaia ki tino kolā ne ‵nofo tasi mo tino Iutaia.


He taught with clarity, simplicity, and irrefutable logic. 	 Ne akoako atu a ia i se auala manino, faigofie, kae tonu.


So I very quickly learned to look after myself.” 	 Tela la, ne taumafai au ke tausi ne au a au eiloa.”


And one thing he does ask of us is “to be modest in walking with [our] God.”—Micah 6:8. 	 Kae e tasi te mea telā e manako a ia ki ei ko te “ola mo te loto maulalo i mua o te tou Atua.”—Mika 6:8.


9 Being forgiven of our sins. 	 9 Fakamagalogina ‵tou agasala.


10 Jesus said that “the peaceable” are happy, “since they will be called ‘sons of God.’” 	 10 Ne fai mai a Iesu me i tino e “fakatupu te filemu” e fia‵fia, “me taku latou ko tama a te Atua.”


A great number of the children of Christian parents are sincere and “solid in the faith.” 	 E tokouke a tama‵liki a mātua Kelisiano e fakamaoni kae e “mautakitaki” foki te lotou fakatuanaki.


Consider, for example, the table of contents in the study publication What Does the Bible Really Teach?* Among its chapters are: “What Is the Truth About God?,” “Where Are the Dead?,” “What Is God’s Kingdom?,” and “Why Does God Allow Suffering?” 	 Ke mafaufau ki te fakasologa o mataupu mō sukesukega i te tusi ko te Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu? * E aofia i ana mataupu ko mataupu konei: “Se a te Fakamatalaga Tonu e Uiga ki te Atua?,” “Kofea Nei a Tino ‵Mate?,” “Se a te Malo o te Atua?,” kae “Kaia e Talia ei ne te Atua a Logo‵maega?”


IMAGINE how fear-inspiring “the war of the great day of God the Almighty” will be! 	 MAFAUFAU la ki te fakamataku o “te taua i te aso lasi o te Atua e o ia te Malosi Katoatoa”!


Then, help him to examine his thinking. 	 Ka oti, ko fesoasoani atu ei koe ke iloilo aka ne ia ana mafaufauga.


What should we do if our zeal for the ministry has diminished? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou māfai ko gasolo o vāivāi a te ‵tou loto finafinau mō te galuega talai?


The tribulation will be great in the sense that unprecedented calamities will occur. 	 Ka lasi a te fakalavelave i mea kolā ka ‵tupu ne mea kolā e seki ‵tupu aka eiloa muamua.


13 Paul states that an important purpose of congregation meetings is to ‘upbuild, encourage, and console’ those in attendance.* (1 Cor. 14:3) How can Christian elders today make sure that their meeting parts indeed lift the spirits of their brothers and sisters and leave them consoled? 	 13 E fai mai a Paulo me i te pogai tāua e tasi o fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga ko te ‘ati aka, e fakamalosi loto, kae fakamafanafana atu’ ki tino kolā e ‵kau atu ki ei.* (Fakatusa ki te 1 Kolinito 14:3.) E mafai pefea ne toeaina Kelisiano i aso nei o fakamautinoa aka me i tofiga kolā e fai i fakatasiga e fakamalosi aka ei a loto o olotou taina mo tuagane kae fakamafanafana atu ki a latou?


Revelation 21:4. 	 Fakaasiga 21:4.


To face such trials successfully, we must have our “perceptive powers trained to distinguish both right and wrong.” 	 Ke fakafesagai atu mo te manuia ki vaegā tofotofoga penā, e ‵tau o fakamasani ‵tou mafaufau ke ma‵losi ko te mea ke mafai ne tatou “o tami ki te kesekesega o te ‵lei mo te masei.”


How did Moses feel about glory and authority? 	 Ne a lagonaga o Mose ki tena tulaga fakaaloalo kae takitaki?


(Prov. 17:14) If the one with whom you are speaking starts to get angry, make an extra effort to speak graciously. 	 (Faataoto 17:14) Kafai ko kamata o kaitaua a te tino telā e faipati koe ki ei, taumafai malosi eiloa o faipati atu ki a ia mo te alofa.


When Christ used graphic, figurative language to emphasize the importance of exercising faith in his soon-to-be-sacrificed flesh and blood, many of his disciples found his words shocking, and they left him. 	 Ne fakaaoga ne Keliso se tala fakatusa ke fesoasoani atu ki ana soko ke malamalama i te tāua ki a latou ke fakatuanaki ki tena foitino mo tena toto telā ko pili o ofo atu e pelā me se taulaga. A te tala fakatusa e sē se mea tonu, kae ne ‵poi masei a te tokoukega o ana soko kae tiakina ne latou a ia.


In some areas of the world, a high government official or judge can pardon a criminal who is serving a severe sentence. 	 I nisi koga o te lalolagi, e mafai o fakaseke ne se ofisa maluga i te malo io me se famasino a te fakasalaga a se tino telā e maua ne ia se fakasalaga ‵mafa.


As news of her resurrection spread throughout Joppa, many became believers. 	 I te taimi ne salalau atu ei te tala e uiga ki tena toetuga i Iopa kātoa, ne fai a tino e tokouke mo fai ne tino tali‵tonu.


Gain wisdom, accept discipline, cultivate godly fear, rely upon Jehovah. 	 Ke maua te poto, ke talia a polopolokiga, ke ‵toki te mataku ki te Atua, kae fakalagolago ki a Ieova.


How will discerning the spirit of the command to marry “only in the Lord” affect those who hope to get married? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai te tulafono a Ieova ke avaga fua “i te Aliki”?


• Why is there a greater need for deliverance now than ever before? 	 • Kaia ko manakogina malosi ei se faka‵saoga i aso nei i lō aso mua?


Like them, we need food, air, and water. 	 E pelā mo manu, e manakogina ne tatou a mea‵kai, te ea, mo vai.


Rely on Jehovah’s Help 	 Fakalagolago ki te Fesoasoani o Ieova


(1 Peter 2:12) And the various aspects of our evangelizing work afford us many opportunities to let our light shine. 	 (1 Petelu 2:12) Kae ko vaega kese‵kese o te ‵tou galuega talai e maua ei ne tatou a avanoaga e uke ke fakamaina atu te ‵tou mainaga.


(2 Samuel 18:33) Even the perfect man Jesus wept over the death of his friend Lazarus. 	 (2 Samuelu 18:33) Ke oko foki eiloa ki te tagata ‵lei katoatoa ko Iesu, ne tagi fanoanoa a ia i te mate o tena taugasoa ko Lasalo.


It is a quality that moves people to work for the good of others, sometimes at great personal sacrifice. 	 Se uiga telā e fai ei a tino ke ga‵lue mō te ‵lei o nisi tino, kae i nisi taimi, e uke a taumafaiga totino kae faiga‵ta kolā e fai sāle i ei.


Although Israel was Jehovah’s “special property,” this did not mean that other peoples were excluded from experiencing God’s benevolence. 	 E ui eiloa ne fai a te kau Isalaelu e pelā me ko “oku tino,” e sē fakauiga i ei me e sē mafai o maua ne nisi tino a mea ‵lei mai i te Atua.