Followers of Christ strive to safeguard their thinking ability.—Prov. 3:21, 22. 	 E taumafai eiloa a soko o Keliso o puipui olotou mafaufau ‵lei.—Faataoto 3:21, 22.


“The prayer of the upright ones is a pleasure to [God],” noted the wise man. 	 “A te Aliki e fiafia manafai e ‵talo atu a tino amio ‵lei ki a ia,” ko pati a te tino poto.


You notice a piece of fruit nearby and decide whether you want to eat it. 	 E lavea ne koe se fuagalakau kae fakaiku aka me e fia kai koe ki ei io me ikai.


“What is looked for in stewards,” wrote Paul, “is for a man to be found faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2) The faithfulness not only of those having stewardship of the congregation but of all our Christian brothers and sisters endears them to us. 	 E tusi mai a Paulo, penei: “A te mea e ‵tau o fai ne te tino ko tofia ke tavini, ko te fakamaoni ki tena pule.” (1 Kolinito 4:2) A te fakamaoni o latou kolā e tavini atu i te tausiga o te fakapotopotoga pelā foki mo ‵tou taina mo tuagane Kelisiano katoa e fai ei ke a‵lofa tatou ki a latou.


(Dan. 2:30) In fact, it was while Daniel was still a young man that Jehovah counted him worthy of being mentioned as an example of righteousness, along with Noah and Job. 	 (Tani. 2:30) A te ‵tonuga loa, ne taku ne Ieova a Tanielu i te folikiga e pelā me se tino tāua kae se fakaakoakoga foki o te amiotonu, fakatasi mo Noa mo Iopu.


On the other hand, if we miss the point when it is presented in a talk or fail to make personal application of the written counsel, Jehovah may use a fellow Christian to draw our shortcoming to our attention.—Read Galatians 6:1. 	 I te suā feitu, kafai ne seki maua ne tatou te manatu tonu telā ne tuku mai i se lauga io me ne fakata‵mala tatou o fakagalue aka a pati fakatonutonu mai i se tusi, e mafai o fakaaoga ne Ieova se taina Kelisiano ke fakailoa mai ki a tatou a ‵tou vāivāiga.—Faitau te Kalatia 6:1.


Still, there is no other work I would rather do.” 	 Kae e seai aka foki se isi galuega e ‵tau o filifili ke fai ne au.”


The fact that a copy of John’s Gospel of such antiquity had already circulated to Egypt, where the fragment was discovered, supports the conclusion that the good news according to John was really recorded in the first century C.E. and by John himself, as the Bible indicates. 	 A te manatu tonu me ko oti ne avatu se ‵kopi o te Tusi Evagelia a Ioane i te 125 T.A. ki Aikupito, telā ne maua aka ei te vaega tenā, ne ‵lago atu eiloa ki te fakaotiga o tusitusiga konā me i te tala ‵lei e ‵tusa mo pati a Ioane ne tusi eiloa i te senitenali muamua T.A ne Ioane e pelā mo mea e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu.


(Matthew 24:14) Such reports provide a realistic picture of what is done in the world field. 	 (Mataio 24:14) E fakaasi mai i lipoti penā se ata manino o galuega kolā e fai i te lalolagi kātoa.


The cause in which he rides dictates that he will save only those who are humble and righteous. 	 Te auala e tele mai ei a ia e fakaasi mai i ei me ka faka‵sao fua ne ia a latou kolā e loto mau‵lalo kae amio‵tonu.


Our God ‘hates a divorcing,’ and he has uttered strong words against those who abuse and abandon their marriage mates. 	 A te ‵tou Atua e takalialia ki te avaga māvae, kae ne fakaaoga ne ia a pati ‵mafa ki a latou kolā e fai ma‵sei ki olotou avaga kae tiakina a latou.


On the contrary, Bible scholar Bruce Metzger wrote: “By the close of the second century, . . . a high degree of unanimity concerning the greater part of the New Testament was attained among the very diverse and scattered congregations of believers not only throughout the Mediterranean world but also over an area extending from Britain to Mesopotamia.” 	 E ‵kese mai i ei, ne tusi mai a te tino poto i te Tusi Tapu ko Bruce Metzger, penei: “I te fakaotiga o te lua o senitenali, . . . ne talia eiloa mo te loto tasi se vaega lasi o te Feagaiga Fou ne fakapotopotoga kese‵kese kae salalau atu o tino tali‵tonu i te tai Metitilani kae penā foki loa mai Peletania ki Mesopotamia.”


19 Jehovah has provided all these tools by means of “the faithful and discreet slave” to enable his servants on earth to ‘seek and find the very knowledge of God.’ 	 19 Ne tuku mai ne Ieova a mea faigaluega katoa konā e alatu i “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto” ko te mea ke mafai ne ana tavini i te lalolagi nei o ‘sala aka kae maua foki te iloaga e uiga ki te Atua.’


4 True, millions of people may feel that they have no problem with self-control. 	 4 E tonu, kāti e mafau‵fau a tino e tokouke me se mea faigofie fua ke fakaasi atu ne latou te loto pulea.


(Isaiah 61:8) Then in the first century, Paul exclaimed: “Is there injustice with God? 	 (Isaia 61:8) Kae i te senitenali muamua, ne folafola mai a Paulo penei: “E isi te se fai mea tonu o te Atua?


In contrast, using a press and paper—a more practical alternative—a skilled printer could produce 1,300 pages per day! 	 E se pelā mo masini ‵lomi mo pepa—kolā e tai vave atu—e mafai ne se masini ‵lomi o faite e 1,300 itulau i se aso e tasi!


(Jeremiah 15:16) Yes, Jeremiah rejoiced in his privilege of preaching God’s word. 	 (Ielemia 15:16) Se mea tonu me ne fiafia Ielemia ki tena tauliaga ke talai atu te muna a te Atua.


Daniel was given what promise about his future? 	 Se a te folafolaga ne fai atu ki a Tanielu e uiga ki tena olaga i aso mai mua?


This doctrine equated filth with sin, whereas cleanliness was said to bring one closer to God. 	 E faka‵pau ne te akoakoga tenei a te lailai ki te agasala, kae e fai ne te ‵mā ke fakapilipili atu i ei se tino ki te Atua.


13, 14. (a) What do you think of the Bible examples of those who made great sacrifices in behalf of others? (b) In what practical ways can you train new publishers and young ones to show love for their brothers and sisters? 	 13, 14. (a) E pefea tau kilokiloga ki fakaakoakoga i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki tino kolā ne loto fia‵fia o tavini atu ki nisi tino? (e) Ne a auala ma‵goi e mafai o fakaakoako ne tatou a tino talai ‵fou mo tama‵liki talavou ke fakaasi atu te alofa ki taina mo tuagane?


What unique situation existed in Paul’s day? 	 Se a te mataupu fakapito ne sae aka i aso o Paulo?


But researchers have found that the task of simultaneously differentiating between many sounds becomes increasingly difficult when it involves listening to human speech. 	 Kae fai mai a tino ‵poto me i te galuega ki te fakakese‵kesega o leo e uke e gasolo eiloa o faigata māfai e faka‵logo tatou ki tino e fai‵pati.


Some Features of the New Book 	 Mea Kolā e Maua Atu i te Tusi Tenei


20 Now is truly the time for all of us to take to heart the exhortation given through the prophet Zephaniah: “Before there comes upon you people the burning anger of Jehovah, before there comes upon you the day of Jehovah’s anger, seek Jehovah, all you meek ones of the earth, who have practiced His own judicial decision. 	 20 Tenei eiloa te taimi mō tatou ke faka‵logo ki fakamalosiga kolā ne tuku mai e auala i te pelofeta ko Sefanaia: “Koi tuai foki o oko mai a te kaitaua malosi o te Aliki, koi tuai o oko mai te aso ka fakaasi mai ei tena kaitaua fakamataku. ‵Fuli mai ki te Aliki, koutou katoa tino loto malalo o te fenua, kolā e faka‵logo ki ana fakatonuga.


(Luke 22:28-30) They will share with Jesus in his Kingdom.—Luke 22:15, 16. 	 (Luka 22:28-30) Ka ‵kau fakatasi latou mo Iesu i tena Malo.—Luka 22:15, 16.


The Bible account says: “There was not one in need among them; for all those who were possessors of fields or houses would sell them and bring the values of the things sold and they would deposit them at the feet of the apostles. In turn distribution would be made to each one, just as he would have the need.” 	 E fai mai penei te tala i te Tusi Tapu: “Ko seai eiloa se tino o latou e mativa, me i tino kola o latou e isi ne olotou fale mo manafa, ko ‵togi atu olotou mea totino konei, ko tupe ne maua mai i ei, ne tuku atu ne latou ki apositolo; tela, tufatufa ei ne apositolo ki a latou takitokotasi, e tusa eiloa mo te manako o te tino.”


People observe this and now show greater interest in our message.” 	 Ne lavea ne tino a te mea tenei kae ko ‵saga atu nei latou mo te fia‵fia ki te ‵tou fekau.”


8 We find a clue as to the meaning of “uncircumcised in heart” in what God urged the Jews to do: “Take away the foreskins of your hearts, you men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem; that my rage may not go forth . . . on account of the badness of your dealings.” 	 8 Ko maua ne tatou a te uiga o te “seki pilitome i te loto” mai i mea kolā ne fai atu ne te Atua ki te kau Iutaia ke fai: “Ave kea‵tea a muā pakili o otou loto, koutou tāgata o Iuta mo tino e ‵nofo i Ielusalema; ko te mea ke se oko atu toku kaitaua . . . ona ko te ma‵sei o otou mea ne fai.”


In a comparable way, Jehovah is “a God exacting exclusive devotion.” 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, ‘e se mafai o fakasaoloto ne Ieova tatou ke ifo ki so se mea.’


Formerly known as Saul of Tarsus and as a persecutor of those “who belonged to The Way,” Paul became a believer after being given a vision of the resurrected and glorified Jesus. 	 Ne lauiloa muamua a Paulo e pelā me ko Saulo mai i Taso kae ne fakasauā atu a ia ki tino “kola e tautali i Ala Tonu.” Kae ne fatoā fai a ia mo fai se tino talitonu i te avatuga o se fakaasiga o Iesu ki a ia i te taimi ko oti ei ne toetu aka kae faka‵malugina Iesu.


Jerusalem weeps profusely during the night, and her tears are upon her cheeks. 	 Ne tagi mautuutu a Ielusalema i te po kae ne ‵sofi ifo ana loimata ki ana kalafou.


Thinking about these can help us to get Paul’s point and likely to understand more clearly what we should do. 	 A te mafau‵fau ki mea konei e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke maua ne tatou te manatu o Paulo kae ke malamalama faka‵lei i mea kolā e ‵tau o fai ne tatou.


Most people have some good qualities, and many outside the congregation do not engage in blatant misconduct. 	 A te tokoukega o tino e isi ne olotou uiga ‵lei, kae e tokouke a tino i tua o te fakapotopotoga e se fai ne latou a amioga ma‵sei.


WHAT were two of the characteristics of Jesus’ ministry? 	 NE A feitu tāua e lua o te galuega talai a Iesu?


Nehemiah uttered a brief, silent prayer before speaking to the king 	 10. Se a te aogā o ‵talo i te fakamalosiga o ‵tou fakatuanaki?


(Eph. 4:22-24) We are happy to see hundreds of thousands make such progress each year and become qualified to get baptized in symbol of their dedication to Jehovah God. 	 (Efe. 4:22-24) E fia‵fia eiloa tatou ke ‵kilo atu ki te fia selau afe o tino e ga‵solo ki mua i tausaga takitasi ke mafai o papatiso e fakamailoga ei te lotou tukuatuga ki a Ieova te Atua.


Then he raised up my feet upon a crag; he firmly established my steps.”—Psalm 40:2. 	 Ne fakatu faka‵lei ne ia au i luga i te kaupapa, ko sao ‵lei ei au.”—Salamo 40:2.


It is reserved in the heavens for you, who are being safeguarded by God’s power through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last period of time. 	 E tausi te mea tenā i te lagi mō koutou, kolā e puipuigina ne te ‵mana o te Atua e auala i te fakatuanaki mō te fakaolataga telā ka fakaasi mai i te taimi o te gataga.


Why are illustrations valuable in teaching? 	 Kaia e tāua ei a tala fakatusa i te faiga o akoakoga?


13. (a) How did friendship with God help one sister? (b) How does friendship with God help you to deal with peer pressure? 	 13. (a) Ne fesoasoani atu pefea a te va fakataugasoa mo te Atua ki se tuagane e tokotasi? (e) E fesoasoani atu pefea a te va fakataugasoa mo te Atua ke fakafesagai atu koutou ki fakamalosiga mai taugasoa ma‵sei?


Rather, we will be quick to follow any new direction that Jehovah provides through his organization. 	 I lō te fai penā, ka tau‵tali fakavave eiloa tatou ki fakatonuga ‵fou kolā e tuku mai ne Ieova e auala i tena fakapotopotoga.


Jesus will put Satan out of existence forever. 	 Ka fakaseai atu ne Iesu a Satani ki te se-gata-mai.


Human wisdom and mightiness provide no protection during “the day of Jehovah.”—Jeremiah 49:7, 22. 	 E seai eiloa se puipuiga e mafai o maua mai i te poto mo te malosi o tino i te “aso” o Ieova.—Ielemia 49:7, 22.


What can help to bring about needed changes? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke fai a ‵fuliga kolā e manakogina?


“Abhor” can be translated “hate exceedingly.” 	 E mafai o ‵fuli te “kaitaua” ki te “takalialia malosi.”


Jehovah acknowledged him as “my Son, the beloved,” anointing him, not with oil, but with holy spirit. 	 Ne fakailoa mai ne Ieova penei: “Tenei eiloa taku Tama, ko taku fagasele.” Ne fakaeke ne Ieova a ia, e se ki te sinu, kae ki te agaga tapu.


[Picture on page 16] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 28]


Evidently by means of Noah and his family, pre-Flood history was preserved. 	 E mautinoa i ei, me e auala i a Noa mo tena kāiga, ne tausi faka‵lei eiloa a tala fakasolopito e uiga ki te taimi mai mua o te Lolo.


Its counsel is timeless, and those who carefully follow it will lead successful and happy lives. 	 A latou kolā e tau‵tali faka‵lei i ei ka ola fia‵fia kae manuia me i ana fakatakitakiga e tumau ki te se gata mai.


(Romans 1:20) By carefully observing the natural world, you can learn much about the wisdom and power of our Creator.—Psalm 104:24; Isaiah 40:26. 	 (Loma 1:20) Kafai e iloilo faka‵lei ne koe a mea ne faite, ka uke ‵ki au mea e tauloto e uiga ki te poto mo te malosi o te ‵tou Mafuaga.—Salamo 104:24; Isaia 40:26.


16. (a) What could happen if we make the gaining of money our chief goal? (b) How can we find true happiness? 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, ke se puli i a tatou a te taimi muamua telā ne talia kae ne fakatāua ei ne tatou a te munatonu.


If you train him to use questions effectively, you will help him to fulfill his role as an evangelizer. 	 Kafai e fakaakoako ne koe a ia ke fakaaoga a fesili i se auala magoi, ka fesoasoani atu eiloa koe ki a ia ke fakataunu a tena tiute e pelā me se tino talai.


• In what ways did Priscilla and Aquila learn from the apostle Paul? 	 • I auala fea ne maua ei ne Pisila mo Akuila a mea aogā mai te apositolo ko Paulo?


MANY people ask this question in all sincerity. 	 E TOKOUKE a tino e fia iloa tonu ne latou a te tali ki te fesili tenei.


But Jephthah’s daughter was to be a whole “burnt offering”; she would have to forgo such joys. 	 Kae ko te tamaliki fafine a Iefata ne tuku katoatoa atu “e pelā me se taulaga ‵sunu”; ko tena uiga, ka sē mafai eiloa a ia o avaga.


However, the entries are not made with indelible ink. 	 Kae ko igoa konei e mafai fua o toe ‵solo.


The Bible frequently speaks of God’s servants as enjoying good food with family, friends, or fellow worshipers. 	 E faipati faeloa te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki tavini a te Atua kolā ne ‵kai fakatasi mo te fia‵fia mo olotou kāiga, taugasoa io me ko olotou taina tapuaki.


(Psalm 4:4) In most cases, Paul’s admonition will apply: “Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely if anyone has a cause for complaint against another. 	 (Salamo 4:4, NW) E aogā ke fakaaoga sāle a pati fakatonutonu a Paulo: “Ke fakatau fesoasoani koutou i a koutou eiloa, ke fakatau fakamagalo foki koutou i a koutou eiloa, manafai e isi se mea e se malie ei te sua tino ki te sua tino.


They dismiss it as an illusion, an unrealistic dream for gullible people. 	 Ki tino kolā e tali‵tonugofie ki so se mea e fakasēaogā ne latou e pelā me se moemiti sē tonu.


15 Like King Solomon, pray to Jehovah for wisdom in carrying out theocratic responsibilities. 	 15 E pelā mo te tupu ko Solomona, ‵talo atu ki a Ieova ke maua ne koe te poto i te fakataunuga o ou tiute i te fakapotopotoga mo te galuega talai.


Yet, it differs from them in important ways. Consider how loving-kindness and love differ. 	 I nisi ‵gana e mafai o fakaasi atu a te alofa ki mea io me ko mafaufauga.


In June 70 C.E., Titus ordered his soldiers to strip the Judean countryside of trees, which were used in building a 4.5-mile-long (7 km) wall of pointed stakes around Jerusalem. 	 I a Iuni 70 T.A., ne fakatonu ne Titus ana sotia ke ‵kati katoa ki lalo a lakau i tafatafa o te fakai o Iuta, kae ke faite ki ei se ‵pui lakau makai‵kai telā e 4.5 maila te loa (7 km) kae ke faite fakatamilo i tua o Ielusalema.


At its completion, an official from the Mandarin-speaking community in Mexico City attended the graduation, showing the impact of the class on the Chinese-speaking populace. 	 (Mataio 28:19, 20) E mata, se mea fakamalosi loto ke iloa atu me i te faiga o te galuega tenei, e maua eiloa ne tatou te fesoasoani mai agelu tapu, kolā e ‵poto kae ma‵losi foki?


However, the conversation took a turn. 	 E ui i ei, ne fanofano ‵lei eiloa te sau‵talaga.


16 The apostle Peter was also inspired to write about the future of mankind. 	 16 Ne fakaosofia foki te apositolo ko Petelu ke tusi mai e uiga ki tulaga o tino i aso mai mua.


That is why Christians are called “a people peculiarly his own, zealous for fine works” and why they are encouraged to “consider one another to incite to love and fine works.” 	 Tenā eiloa te pogai e fai ei a Kelisiano pelā me “e a ia ake . . . eiloa . . . kae finafinau foki o fai te ‵lei,” kae e fakamalosi atu “ke mafaufau te suā tino ki te suā tino, ke fakatau fesoasoani foki . . . o fakaasi te alofa mo te fai mea ‵lei.”


The Foretold “Seed” 	 Te “Fanau” Telā ne Folafola Mai


14 The pressures you personally face today may be somewhat different from those we have here considered. 	 Kae faitalia te feitu tenā, e faigata ke kufaki i so se tofotofoga.


What does the law on gleaning teach us? 	 Se a te mea e akoako mai ne te tulafono e uiga ki toegā mea ki a tatou?


(Ecclesiastes 7:12) How might you do this? 	 (Failauga 7:12) E fai ne koe pefea te mea tenei?


17, 18. (a) To what does the psalmist liken the wicked? (b) Even if the wicked prosper materially, why do they have no lasting security? 	 17, 18. (a) Se a te mea ne fakatusa ne te faisalamo ki ei a tino amio ma‵sei? (e) Faitalia te manuia o tino amio ma‵sei i te feitu faka-te-foitino, kaia e seai ei se lotou puipuiga tumau?


You really feel Jehovah’s care more than ever.” 	 Ko lagona tonu ei ne koe te atafai o Ieova ki a koe.”


(John 8:44) Then, through the woman, he maneuvered Adam into becoming disloyal to Jehovah. 	 (Ioane 8:44) Kae e auala i te fafine, ne fakaloiloi ne ia a Atamu ko te mea ke sē fakamaoni ki a Ieova.


2 The disciple Luke sums up in two verses what Jesus did and said on that occasion: “He took a loaf, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to them, saying: ‘This means my body which is to be given in your behalf. 	 2 Ne fakamatala fakatoetoe mai ne te soko ko Luka i fuaiupu e lua a pati a Iesu ne fai i te taimi tenā, penei: “Ne puke foki ne ia te falaoa, fai te fakafetai, tofitofi, kae tufatufa atu ki a latou, ana muna: ‘E fakauiga te mea tenei ki toku foitino telā ka tuku atu mō koutou.


18 In prayer, remember to praise and thank Jehovah. 	 18 I te faiga o ‵talo, ke masaua o tavae kae fakafetai atu ki a Ieova.


True, it is composed of humans who are imperfect and who have their faults. 	 E tonu, e aofia i ei a tino sē ‵lei katoatoa kae fai mea ‵se foki.


(Ps. 78:40, 41) On the other hand, Jehovah felt deep affection for the prophet Daniel, for an angel called him a “very desirable man.” 	 (Salamo 78:40, 41) I te suā feitu, ne alofa malosi a Ieova ki te pelofeta ko Tanielu, me ne fai mai se agelu i “te Atua e alofa ki a [ia].”


(Mark 13:10; Romans 1:14-16) Sharing Bible truths with others brings us happiness. 	 (Maleko 13:10; Loma 1:14-16) A te fakaasiatuga o muna‵tonu i te Tusi Tapu ki nisi tino e maua ei ne tatou te fiafia.


11. (a) Why is Esau’s example relevant to us as Christians? (b) Why did Paul refer to fornication in connection with the action of Esau? 	 11. (a) Kaia e aoga ei a te fakaakoakoga a Esau ki a tatou e pelā me ne Kelisiano? (e) Kaia ne faipati ei a Paulo ki te fina ki amioga fakatauavaga i tena fakamatalaga e uiga ki te mea ne fai ne Esau?


In contrast, those who heed Jesus’ advice to lead a simpler life materially and to leave room for spiritual things are far more likely to find real happiness. 	 E ‵kese mai i ei, ka sili atu te fiafia tonu o tino kolā e faka‵logo ki te polopolokiga a Iesu ke ola i se olaga faigofie i te feitu faka-te-foitino kae e fakaavanoa sāle ne latou a taimi mō mea faka-te-agaga.


(Matt. 4:1-11) This teaches us that regardless of what Satan does, we can maintain our integrity. 	 (Mataio 4:1-11) E akoako mai ne te mea tenei me faitalia a mea e fai ne Satani, e mafai o fakatumau ne tatou te ‵tou fakamaoni.


See The Watchtower of February 15, 1999, pages 4-8. 	 14. Ne a mea e manakomia ke faka‵lei aka a fakalavelave i te fakaipoipoga? 15.


‘I AM happy to share the good news each day.’ 	 ‘E FIAFIA eiloa au o talai atu te tala ‵lei i aso takitasi.’


God used the holy spirit to create the earth and the rest of the universe. 	 Ne fakaaoga ne te Atua te agaga tapu ke faite ei te lalolagi mo te ‵toega o mea i te lagi mo te lalolagi.


Christian ‘sons and daughters, menservants and maidservants’ would prophesy in the sense that they would be impelled by Jehovah’s spirit to declare “the magnificent things” that Jehovah had done and would still do. 	 Ka ‵valo atu a ‘tama tagata mo tama fāfine, tavini tāgata mo tavini fāfine’ me ka fakamalosi aka latou ne te agaga o Ieova ke folafola atu a “galuega fakaofoofogia a te Atua” kolā ko oti ne fai ne Ieova mo mea kolā koi fai ne ia.


The Mosaic Law required men to wear a beard. 	 I te tulafono faka-Mose e manakogina ko tagata ke faka‵loa olotou talafa.


• A work of fine literature 	 • Se galuega o tusi aoga


In a similar way, many today turn their backs on secular opportunities in this world and expend their time, energy, and resources in obeying Jehovah’s commands. 	 E penā foki loa i aso nei, e fulitua atu tino e tokouke ki avanoaga e uke i te lalolagi tenei kae e fakamāumāu olotou taimi, malosi, mo kope i te faiga o fakatonuga a Ieova.


They can show you, for example, how Bible principles have proved to be absolutely dependable throughout history; how the Bible is in agreement with science when it touches on scientific matters; how it is entirely harmonious from beginning to end; how its prophecies have unerringly come true—and much, much more. 	 E pelā mo te mafai o fakaasi atu ne latou a te auala ne fakamaoni atu ei me i fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu e ‵tonu eiloa i tala mua; te auala e tonu ei te Tusi Tapu i mea fakasaienitisi; te auala e fetaui ‵lei ei mai te kamataga ki te fakaotiga; te auala e ‵tonu katoatoa eiloa ana valoaga—mo nisi mea e tai uke atu.


17 What helped Job to maintain his integrity? 	 17 Se a te mea ne fesoasoani atu ki a Iopu ke fakatumau ei tena fakamaoni?


What might you learn? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne koe mai i ei?


But what about our time? 	 Kae e a la ‵tou aso nei?


(Ex. 12:3-7, 22, 23) The family was to have a meal of roasted lamb along with unleavened bread and some herbs. 	 (Eso. 12:3-7, 22, 23) E ‵tau o ‵kai a te kāiga ki mamoe tātā fakatasi mo falaoa sē faka‵fete mo laulakau.


Consider the way he appealed to the brothers in Thessalonica: “We have confidence in the Lord regarding you, that you are doing and will go on doing the things we order.” (2 Thessalonians 3:4) Such expressions of confidence appeal to the good inclinations of the sheep and make it easier for them to “be obedient to those who are taking the lead.” 	 Mafaufau aka la ki te auala ne tusi atu ei a ia ki taina i Tesalonia: “A te Aliki e aumai ne ia a te loto talitonu ki a matou ona ko koutou; kae tali‵tonu matou me fai ne koutou a mea e fai atu ne matou, kae ka tumau foki koutou i ei.” (2 Tesalonia 3:4) E fakamalosi atu a vaegā fakaasiga penā o te loto talitonu ki manakoga ‵lei o te mamoe kae fakafaigofie aka ei ki a latou ke ‘faka‵logo ki takitaki,’ io me ko latou kolā e fai ne latou te takitakiga.


Because you will live, not for just 70 or 80 years, but for eternity.—Psalm 22:26; 90:10; Ecclesiastes 3:11. 	 Me ka ola koe ki te se-gata-mai, kae e se ko te 70 io me ko te 80 tausaga fua.—Salamo 22:26; 90:10; Failauga 3:11, NW.


Their responsibility is to protect Jehovah’s people, particularly from “the land of the north,” Babylon. 	 A te lotou tiute ko te puipuiga o tino o Ieova, maise eiloa mai i te feitu ki “matū i Papelonia.”


• What kind of service does Jehovah bless, and why? 	 • Se a te taviniga telā e fakamanuia ne Ieova, kae kaia?


5 Like Solomon, we need help from Jehovah to be courageous and complete the work. 	 5 E pelā mo Solomona, e ma‵nako tatou ki te fesoasoani mai i a Ieova ke mafai o loto ‵toa kae fakaoti ‵tou galuega.


How did Jehovah prove to be “a real dwelling” for the faithful men of old? 	 Ne fai pefea a Ieova mo fai “se koga tonu e ‵nofo ei” a tāgata fakamaoni mua?


While preaching from door to door, he met a bearded middle-aged man. 	 I te taimi ne talai atu ei mai fale ki fale, ne fetaui a ia mo se tagata tai matua malie kae e isi sena talafa.


How should we view Christian meetings? 	 Se a te kilokiloga e ‵tau o maua ne tatou ki fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano?


(Matthew 22:37) Does it seem odd to you that we should both fear God and love him? 	 (Mataio 22:37, i ā matou a mataimanu ‵kese.) E mata, se mea fai fakaa‵tea ki a koe me e ‵tau o mataku kae alofa foki ki te Atua?


When we face problems that seem too much for us to deal with, it may be easy to see the need to rely on Jehovah. 	 Kafai e fakafesagai atu tatou ki fakalavelave kolā ko tō faigata ki a tatou, e faigofie ke lavea ne tatou a te manakoga ke fakalagolago ki a Ieova.


They might not do so out of a wicked motive, but they do not have an understanding of Jehovah and his awe-inspiring wisdom. 	 Kāti e se fai ne latou penā ona ko lagonaga ma‵sei, kae ko te se maina fua latou i a Ieova mo tena poto sē fuafuagina.


Implore him to help you recognize areas where you yet need to grow spiritually. 	 Ke akai malosi atu koe ke fesoasoani mai a ia ke iloa ne koe a feitu kolā e ‵tau ei o tupu aka koe i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


• A broom against a bed allows evil spirits in the broom to cast a spell on the bed 	 • A te fakapale atu o se salu ki te moega e talia ei a temoni i te salu ke tuku atu se sai i luga i te moega


I was soon working on a gathering machine, which assembled 32-page sections of books to get them ready for a machine that sewed the books. 	 Ne fakagalue ne au a masini kolā e ‵lomi i ei a tusi kolā e taki 32-itulau kae fakatoka ki nisi masini kolā e ‵sui ei a tusi.


Similarly today, we can find wise counselors and enjoy wholesome spiritual food at congregation meetings. 	 E penā foki loa i aso nei, e mafai o maua ne tatou a fakatakitakiga aoga mo meakai faka-te-agaga kolā e maua i fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga.


All the qualities listed by Paul—love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness, and self-control—are equally important, and together they make possible the new Christian personality. 	 A uiga katoa kolā ne fakasolo mai ne Paulo—ko te alofa, te fiafia, te filemu, te kufaki, te mataalofa, te ‵lei, te fakamaoni, te loto malalo, mo te loto pulea—e ‵pau eiloa te tāua, kae e mafai ne mea katoa konā o faite aka se uiga fou faka-Kelisiano.


Their action incensed the other apostles, and the issue of prominence was an ongoing cause of contention. 	 Ne fakaitaita atu lā faifaiga ki nisi apositolo, kae ne fai eiloa te fia maluga mo fai se pogai ne kinau sale ei latou.


(Luke 21:11; Revelation 11:18) Moral standards would collapse. 	 (Luka 21:11; Fakaasiga 11:18) A te tulaga o mea tau amioga ko gasolo ifo ki lalo.


Weddings and Wedding Receptions 	 Fakaipoipoga mo ‵Kaiga o Fakaipoipoga


Yes, his father was a terrible influence, but there were other influences to choose from. 	 E tonu, a tena tamana se tokotasi o fakamalosiga masei, kae ne fakalogo eiloa a Hesekia ki fakamalosiga mai nisi tino.


If marriage vows were not exchanged in the civil ceremony, the couple may want to do so during the talk.* If that civil ceremony included vows but the newly married couple want to say vows before Jehovah and the congregation, they would do so in the past tense, showing that they were already “yoked together.”—Matthew 19:6; 22:21. 	 Kafai ne seki fai a lā tautoga i te lā fakaipoipoga i te malo, e mafai o ma‵nako laua ke fai penā i te taimi e fai ei te lauga.* Kafai ko oti ne fai a lā tautoga i te taimi ne fakaipoipo ei i te malo kae e ma‵nako ke fai foki a lā tautoga i mua o Ieova mo te fakapotopotoga, e ‵tau o fai penā i se auala telā e fakaasi atu ei me ko oti ne ‵sai “fakatasi” laua e pelā me se tauavaga.—Mataio 19:6; 22:21.


(1 Peter 2:2) Do not be satisfied with the basics. 	 (1 Petelu 2:2) Ke se lotomalie fua koe ki akoakoga fakavae.


The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World is the title of a 2007 book by Alan Greenspan. 	 The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World (Te Vaitaimi o Fakalavelave: I Loto i te Lalolagi Fou) ko te ulutala tenā o te tusi e tasi a Alan Greenspan telā ne tusi i te 2007.


(John 6:6) Jesus here tested the spiritual progress of his disciples. 	 (Ioane 6:6) Ne tofotofo ne Iesu i konei a te gasolo ki mua o ana soko i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Anything inferior was unacceptable. 	 E se talia so se mea telā e se ‵lei.


In order to obtain the vineyard for her husband, Jezebel orchestrated the false accusation against Naboth, which resulted in the execution of both Naboth and his sons. 	 Ko te mea ke maua te togavine ne tena avaga, ne tusi ne Iesepela se tusi fakamasei loi e uiga ki a Napota, telā ne iku atu ki te tamatega o Napota mo ana tama tagata.


They are bound to elicit a defensive response. 	 A vaegā tugāpati penā e fai fua i ei ke saga mai te suā tino o ‵pulu a ia.


(2 Cor. 1:24) Paul set a fine example of humility and hard work for elders today. 	 (2 Koli. 1:24) Ne fai ne Paulo se fakaakoakoga o te loto maulalo mo te galue malosi mō toeaina i aso nei.


HE WAS a dynamic and fearless military commander, a man of faith and integrity. 	 A IA se takitaki kautau malosi kae loto toa, se tagata e lasi tena fakatuanaki kae fakamaoni.


And Seymour Benzer, of the California Institute of Technology, muses that “aging can be better described not as a clock but as a scenario, which we can hope to edit.” 	 Kae ne fai mai a Seymour Benzer, mai te California Institute of Technology, me “e ‵lei ke fakamatala atu te olaga matua telā e iku atu ki te mate ki se fakasologa o mea e ‵tau o fai i te olaga, kolā e mafai o ‵fuli ne tatou, i lō te itula, telā e se mafai o ‵fuli ne tatou.”


Is she enjoying her new territory? 	 E mata, e fiafia tou fafine ki tena koga talai fou?


Likewise, Jehovah sent his Son to this dangerous world. 	 E penā foki loa, ne uga mai ne Ieova a tena Tama ki te lalolagi fakamataku tenei.


This resulted in great misery throughout the countryside. 	 Ne iku atu te mea tenei ki te fanoanoa lasi i te fenua kātoa.


Jehovah also plucks off “a tender one,” the Messianic King. 	 Ne toe ‵paki foki ne Ieova “se somo fatoā tupu ake,” ko te Tupu faka-Mesia tenā.


Not all, however, respond favorably to our message, at least not initially. 	 Kae e se ko tino katoa e ‵saga tonu mai ki ‵tou fekau, e se i te taimi muamua.


(Read 1 Peter 5:6, 7.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Petelu 5:6, 7.)


(Proverbs 4:23) The Bible offers practical advice that helps us protect our figurative heart from discouragement and spiritual tiredness. 	 (Faataoto 4:23) E tuku mai i te Tusi Tapu a fautuaga aogā i te fesoasoani mai ke puipui i ei a ‵tou loto mai faka‵tukaga mo te fi‵ta i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


8 As the prophecies of Haggai and Zechariah show, we can be certain of Jehovah’s backing and blessing as we share wholeheartedly in this work. 	 8 E pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i valoaga a Hakai mo Sakalia, e ‵tau o tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou ki te ‵lago mo fakamanuiaga a Ieova māfai e ‵kau atu tatou mo te loto kātoa ki tena galuega.


So enjoy it while you have it! 	 Tela la, ke na fiafia nei a koi talavou koe!


This is indicated by the offering Joseph and Mary brought to the temple about 40 days after his birth. 	 E fakaasi mai te mea tenā i te taulaga telā ne avatu ne Iosefa mo Malia ki te faletapu i te 40 o aso mai tua ifo o tena fanaumaiga.


What can help all in the family to cooperate with one another? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani atu ki tino katoa i te kāiga ke ‵kau fakatasi?


This question will be considered in the next article. 	 Ka sau‵tala tatou ki te fesili tenei i te suā mataupu.


The resulting barrier may make it hard for parents to impart to their children a deep knowledge of “the holy writings.” (2 Tim. 3:15) If that is your situation, you can still help your children to come to know and love Jehovah. 	 A te ikuga faigata tenei e mafai o fai ke faigata ki mātua ke tuku atu ki olotou tama‵liki se iloaga ‵loto o “tusitusiga tapu.” (2 Timo. 3:15) Kafai tenā loa tou tulaga, koi mafai eiloa o fesoasoani atu koe ki au tama‵liki ke iloa kae a‵lofa latou ki a Ieova.


(Col. 3:22, 23) However, while hard work is commendable, something more is needed—a good relationship with our Creator. 	 (Kolose 3:22, 23) Kae e tiga eiloa a te galue malosi e aoga, kae e isi se mea telā e tāua atu—ko te ‵tou fesokotakiga ‵lei mo te ‵tou Mafuaga.


13 God’s servants today also face situations that require trust in Jehovah and courage to act decisively. 	 13 E fe‵paki foki a tavini a te Atua i aso nei mo tulaga kolā e manakogina i ei te talitonu ki a Ieova mo te loto toa ke gasuesue mo te mautinoa.


Have you heard their thrilling invitation? 	 E mata, ko oti ne lagona ne koe a te lotou ‵kamiga fakafiafia?


As well as being effective, contributing on a voluntary basis takes a load off the shoulders of those with limited means, such as Genival, mentioned earlier. 	 E se gata i te magoi o te faiga tenei, kae e fakafaigofie aka foki i ei ne te tukuatuga o meaalofa mo te loto malie a te olaga o tino ma‵tiva, pelā mo Genival telā ne taku mai muamua.


God’s Word reveals that those who “do not obey the good news”—and for this reason are executed at Armageddon—will suffer “everlasting destruction.” (2 Thess. 1:7-9) Their destruction and the survival of those who worship Jehovah in truth will be convincing evidence that Jehovah is the only true God. 	 E fakaasi mai i te Muna a te Atua me i tino kolā “e se faka‵logo ki te Tala ‵Lei”—kae ko te pogai foki eiloa tenei ka fakaseai atu ei latou i Amaketo—ka fakaseai latou i te “fakasalaga se gata mai.” (2 Tesalonia 1:7-9) A te lotou fakaseaiga e pelā foki mo te faka‵saoga o tino kolā e tapuaki atu ki a Ieova i te munatonu ne fakamaoniga mautinoa me i a Ieova ko te Atua tonu fua e tokotasi.


Some decisions could keep us in financial bondage for years. 	 E mafai o pologa tatou i se fia o tausaga ki mea tau tupe ona ko nisi fakaikuga.


(Acts 28:17-22) They called Jesus’ disciples “this sect.” 	 (Galuega 28:17-22) Ne taku ne latou a soko o Iesu e pelā me se ‘potukau.’


Well, who can, and why should we be optimistic about the future? 	 Ko oi e mafai ne ia o fai penā, kae kaia e ‵tau ei o fia‵fia tatou e uiga ki mea kolā ka ‵tupu?


In this article, we use the term “refugees” to denote those who have been displaced—whether across national borders or within their own country—by armed conflict, persecution, or disaster. 	 I te mataupu tenei, e fakaaoga ne matou a te tugapati “tino fakaa‵lofa” ke fakasino atu ki tino kolā ne tiaki o olotou fale—faitalia me ko te olo atu ki nisi fenua io me ki nisi koga i olotou fenua—ona ko taua, fakasauaga, io me ko fakalavelave ‵tupu.


At times, he used powerful logic to refute the false charges of his religious opposers. 	 I nisi taimi, ne fakaaogā ne ia a fakamatalaga ‵tonu ke fakasēaogā ei a ‵losiga ‵se a tino ‵lotu kolā ne ‵teke atu.


In the first of the Ten Commandments, Jehovah through his spokesman Moses declared: “You must not have any other gods against my face.” 	 A te tulafono muamua o Tulafono e Sefulu kolā ne tuku atu ne Ieova e auala i tena fakaokomuna ko Mose e fai penei: “Sa tapuaki koutou ki se isi atua, na ko au eiloa.”


12 Jehovah offers us spiritual protection, which is of utmost importance. 	 12 E puipui eiloa ne Ieova tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga, telā ko te ‵toe mea tāua eiloa.


How can we imitate Jehovah’s forgiveness? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaakoako atu tatou ki te alofa fakamagalo o Ieova?


“When I said that I wondered if we had the true religion,” recalls a 15-year-old in Denmark, “my parents took it calmly—even though they may have been worried about me. 	 Ne fai mai se tamaliki tagata ko 15 ana tausaga i Denmark, penei: “I te taimi ne fakafesili ne au me e mata, tenei eiloa te lotu tonu, ne ata fai‵pati mai oku mātua—e tiga loa ne manava‵se laua ki a au.


Jesus requires his followers to have genuine love for one another and for the rest of mankind. 	 E manako Iesu ko ana soko ke fakatau a‵lofa i a latou eiloa e pelā foki ki tino katoa.


As we do, “abundant peace” from Jehovah will be like wind at our back. 	 I te taimi e ‵tele ei tatou, ka fai a te “filemu” mai i a Ieova e pelā me se matagi mai i ‵tou tua.


He was also willing to acknowledge his own shortcomings, not just those of his people. 	 Ne talia foki ne ia ke taku ‵tonu atu ana vāivāiga, kae e se ko vāivāiga fua o ana tino.


Aside from us, is there anyone or anything that can separate us from the love of Jehovah and his Son, Christ Jesus? 	 E mata, e isi se mea io me se tino i tafa o tatou e mafai ne ia o ‵vae keatea tatou mai te alofa o Ieova mo tena Tama, ko Iesu Keliso?


At her cousin Mordecai’s direction, she conceals her Jewish identity and uses her Persian name, Esther. 	 Mai te fakatonuga a tena fakatuagane ko Moletekai, ne ‵funa ei ne ia tena gafa Iutaia kae fakaaogā tena igoa Pelesia ko Eseta.


Do you know the prophetic significance of all of this? 	 E iloa ne koe te uiga fakavaloaga o mea katoa konā?


(Proverbs 15:22) Confidential talk eventually helped Andrew and Riley to trust each other. 	 (Faataoto 15:22, NW) Fakamuli loa, ne fesoasoani atu ki a Andrew mo Riley a te fai‵pati i a lāua tokolua ke talitonu te suā tino ki te suā tino.


However, with the greatest Ruler of all, Jehovah God, the Sovereign of the universe, the situation is different. 	 E tiga te feitu tenā, e ‵kese ‵ki eiloa te tulaga o te ‵toe Pule Sili, ko Ieova te Atua, te Pule o te lagi mo te lalolagi.


15 Read Ephesians 4:26. 	 15 Faitau te Efeso 4:26.


Forgiveness also reflects understanding. 	 A te loto fakamagalo e fakaata mai foki te loto malamalama.


“Peoples and crowds and nations and tongues” will be unable to give her effective support. 	 Ka sē mafai ne “tino mo vaitino mo fenua mo ‵gana” o ‵lago malosi atu ki a ia.


He went on to say: “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” 	 Ne toe fai atu foki a ia: “So se tino e fakamaluga ne ia a ia eiloa ka fakamalalogina, a ko te tino telā e fakamalalo ne ia a ia eiloa ka fakamalugagina.”


(Titus 2:3) They also rely on them to tell publicly the good news of God’s Kingdom.—Psalm 68:11; see the box “Did the Apostle Paul Forbid Women to Speak?” on page 9. 	 (Tito 2:3) E fakalagolago foki latou ki fāfine ke talai atu te tala ‵lei o te Malo o te Atua.—Salamo 68:11; ke onoono ki te pokisi “E Mata, ne Fakatapu ne te Apositolo ko Paulo a Fāfine ma Fai‵pati?” i te itulau tenei.


(Read Psalm 119:37; Matthew 5:28, 29; Colossians 3:5.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 119:37; Mataio 5:28, 29; Kolose 3:5.)


Why So Much Suffering? 	 MATAUPU I TE ‵KAVA: KAIA KO UKE ‵KI EI A LOGO‵MAEGA?


Do you yearn for good health and a better life for yourself and your loved ones? 	 E mata, e manako malosi koe ki se foitino malosi mo se olaga ‵lei ke maua ne koe mo ou tino pele?


Dignity and splendor are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.”—Psalm 96:4-6. 	 Ko tena faletapu e ‵fonu i te gali mo te ‵mana.”—Salamo 96:4-6.


How extensive is his authority? 	 E pefea te lasi o tena pulega?


Why do people sometimes oppose a family member who begins to study the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses? 	 Kaia e ‵teke atu ei a tino i nisi taimi ki se tino o te kāiga telā ko kamata o sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu fakatasi mo Molimau a Ieova?


(Ps. 62:8) For example, how much easier it would be to put aside any disagreement with your mate after you together beseech the Almighty for guidance and direction! 	 (Salamo 62:8) E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e sili atu te faigofie ke se saga atu ki kinauga a koulua mo tau avaga māfai ko oti ne ‵talo fakatasi koulua ki te Atua Malosi Katoatoa mō ne fakatakitakiga mo fakatonutonuga!


She later wrote to him: “Even though I thanked you very much that day, I also thanked Jehovah for using your kindness to remind me of his love.”—Prov. 19:17. 	 Ne tusi fakamuli atu tou fafine ki te taina tenā: “E tiga eiloa ne fakafetai malosi au ki a koe i te aso tenā, ne fakafetai atu foki au ki a Ieova mō te fakaaogāga o tou alofa atafai ke fakamasaua mai ki a au e uiga ki tena alofa.”—Faataoto 19:17.


Children who often see their parents reading and studying are more likely to view these activities as a natural part of their own lives. 	 Ka ‵kilo atu a tama‵liki kolā e lavea faeloa ne latou a olotou mātua e fai‵tau kae sukesuke ki mea konei e pelā me se vaega masani o olotou olaga.


13, 14. In what practical ways should we show ourselves to be merciful, and with what benefit to us? 	 13, 14. Ne a auala e ‵tau ei o fakaasi atu ne tatou me e a‵lofa fakamagalo tatou, kae ne a mea aogā ka maua ne tatou i ei?


Remembering and pondering the various manifestations of Jehovah’s holy spirit and power. 	 Ko te masaua mo te mafaufau ‵loto ki fakaasiga e uke o te malosi o te agaga tapu o Ieova.


Anna adds: “I do not allow my thoughts to linger on anything unpleasant or discouraging. 	 Ne toe fai mai a Ana: “E se talia ne au ke mafaufau faeloa au ki so se mea sē ‵lei io me se mea telā e fakavāivāi mai ki a au.


Are these qualities reflected in the religion with which you have been affiliated or in the religions of your neighbors? 	 E mata, e lavea atu a uiga konei i te lotu e kau koe ki ei io me ko lotu i te kogā koga e nofo koe i ei?


Jehovah sent the angel Gabriel to tell Mary that she would give birth to a son who was to be called Jesus. 	 Ne fai atu te agelu ki tou fafine: “E sili a ia, kae ka fakaigoa foki ko te Tama a te Atua Tafasili i te Maluga.


If so, trust in Jehovah, and pray: “According to your loving-kindness preserve me alive, that I may keep the reminder of your mouth.”—Psalm 119:88. 	 Kafai e penā loa, ke talitonu katoatoa koe ki a Ieova kae ‵talo atu penei: “Alofa mai ki a au i tou alofa tumau, ko te mea ke fakalogo au ki au tulafono.”—Salamo 119:88.


It does not keep account of the injury. 	 E se ita fakamoemoe.


If you struggle with feelings of despair or guilt, realize that your reaction is normal. 	 Kafai e nofo koe mo lagonaga fanoanoa io me salamō, masaua me i te mea tenā se lagonaga masani.


20, 21. In what way was Jesus loyal, and how can we imitate his loyalty? 	 20, 21. I auala fea ne alofa fakamaoni ei a Iesu, kae e mafai pefea o fakaakoako atu tatou ki tena alofa fakamaoni?


(Deut. 10:16; 30:6) To ‘take away the foreskin of their heart’ meant getting rid of what made their heart unresponsive—their thinking, affections, or motives that were in conflict with God’s.—Acts 7:51. 	 (Teu. 10:16; 30:6) Ke ‘ave kea‵tea a muā pakili o olotou loto’ ne fakauiga eiloa ki te fakaseaiga o so se mea telā ne fai ei ke ma‵keke olotou loto—ko olotou mafaufauga, manakoga, io me ko lagonaga kolā e fe‵paki mo tulafono a te Atua.—Galu. 7:51.


Some owned elegant ivory-inlaid furniture and drank wine produced in “desirable vineyards.” 	 Ne maua ne nisi tino a meāfale kolā e faite ki nifo o elefane kae inu faeloa ki uaina kolā ne faite mai “togavine ‵gali.”


Setting the example, Jehovah is there for us when we need him 	 loto fiafia o fakamagalo atu


(Matthew 22:37) “This is what the love of God means,” wrote the apostle John, “that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” (1 John 5:3) A pattern of obedience to God can strengthen you to resist temptation and can make you joyful. 	 (Mataio 22:37) “Me e tenei te uiga o te alofa ki te Atua,” ko pati a te apositolo ko Ioane, “ko te fakalogo ki ana fakatonuga. Ka ko ana fakatonuga e se na ‵mafa foki mō tatou.” (1 Ioane 5:3) A te masani o fakalogo faeloa ki te Atua e mafai o fakamalosi atu ke ‵teke atu koe ki tofotofoga kae fai foki koe ke fiafia.


He said that I was being brainwashed. 	 Ne fai mai a ia me i toku mafaufau ko oti ne fakamasei.


• How can anxiety about having committed an unforgivable sin be overcome? 	 • E mafai pefea o manumalo i te manavase ki te faiga o se agasala telā e se toe fakamagalogina?


Undoubtedly, slavery and freedom were topics on the minds of the common people, including Christians. 	 Tela la, e mautinoa eiloa, me i mataupu e uiga ki saolotoga mo galuega fakapologa ne mataupu i loto i mafaufau mo sau‵talaga a tino, e aofia i ei a Kelisiano.


NO ONE wants to be seriously ill or to be caught in a disaster. 	 E SEAI se tino e manako ke masaki malosi io me aofia i se fakalavelave tupu fakafuasei.


(Matt. 24:42) To do that, we need to guard against negative influences that could cause us not to be alert and vigilant with respect to Jesus’ coming. 	 (Mata. 24:42) Ke fai te mea tenā, e ‵tau mo tatou o fakaeteete i fakamalosiga ma‵sei kolā e mafai o fai ei ke se mataala kae toka tatou mō te oko mai o Iesu.


15 Selecting a marriage mate. 	 15 Filifiliga o se avaga.


(Isa. 54:5) Neither the anointed nor the other sheep will regret having lived as temporary residents in this wicked world. 	 (Isaia 54:5) E seai se tino i tino fakaekegina io me ko nisi mamoe e fanoanoa i a latou ne ola e pelā me ne tino sē ‵nofo tumau i te lalolagi matagā tenei.


What he was pointing to would have global impact and would affect all mankind. 	 A te fakailoga telā ne fakasino atu ki ei ka pokotia i ei te lalolagi kātoa mo tino katoa i ei.


It contains guidelines for handling a broad range of concerns that affect our health and welfare. 	 maua i ei a pati fesoasoani ki te fia o mea e manava‵se sāle tatou ki ei e uiga ki ‵tou malosi mo ‵tou manuia.


Therefore, encourage inactive ones to attend Christian meetings. 	 Tela la, fakamalosi atu ki tino ‵mate faka-te-agaga ke na ‵kau mai ki fakatasiga Kelisiano.


“There is no fear in love,” wrote the apostle John, “but perfect love throws fear outside.” (1 John 4:18) A little boy may be fearful when he has to walk alone, but he is confident when he walks hand in hand with his father. 	 “E seai se mataku i te alofa,” ko pati a te apositolo ko Ioane, “a te alofa tonu e afuli katoa ne ia keatea a te mataku.” (1 Ioane 4:18) Kāti e mataku se tamaliki tagata ma sasale tokotasi, kae e maua ne ia te loto talitonu māfai e pikilima laua mo tena tamana.


And the altar itself was ripped apart so that the fatty ashes were spilled out from the altar.” 	 I konā eiloa, ko te fatafaitaulaga eiloa ko maofa, mo te lefu i ei ko matofa atu ki te laukele.”


As students in the Theocratic Ministry School or as participants in the Service Meeting, prepare well, rehearse in advance, and try hard not to cancel your assignments. 	 E pelā me ne tino e ‵kau ki te Akoga mō Tino Talai io me e aofia koe i Te Fakatasiga mō te Galuega Talai, ke fakatoka faka‵lei, fakaakoako mai mua o te taimi, kae taumafai malosi ke mo a ma se fai ou tofiga.


Solomon built the temple in Jerusalem. 	 Ne faite ne Solomona te faletapu i Ielusalema.


Soon he is on the road teaching, this time from city to city and village to village in the district of Perea, across the Jordan from Judea. 	 Ne seki leva kae ne toe malaga atu a ia i te faiga o ana akoakoga, mai fa‵kai ki nisi fa‵kai i te kogā fenua ko Pelea, i te suā feitu o te Iolitana mai i Iutaia.


LIFE STORY 	 Tala Tonu


No good comes from ‘returning evil for evil.’ 	 E seai eiloa se mea ‵lei e maua mai i te “taui atu te masei ki te masei.”


The Second Woe 	 Te Lua o Mala


Yes, they help cultivate spiritual fruitage to God’s glory, nurturing and harvesting people. 	 Ao, e fesoasoani atu latou ki te kau fakaekegina i te faka‵maluga o te Atua mai te talaiga mo te akoakoga o te munatonu ki nisi tino.


But any reasonable person can see that Christendom only pretends to follow Bible principles.—Matthew 15:8. 	 Kae e mafai eiloa o lavea atu ne tino kolā e ‵lei olotou mafaufauga me e tau‵tali fua a Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se ki fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu i se auala fakaloiloi. —Mataio 15:8.


Abram did not assert his rights but put the interests of Lot ahead of his own 	 Kaia ne fai ei a te ave fakapagotāga o Lota e pelā me se tofotofoga o te fakatuanaki a Apelamo?


In addition to confirming that the couple have a good reputation, these overseers will make sure that the timing of the wedding will not interfere with the regular meetings and scheduled programs at the hall. 	 I tafa o te fakamautinoaga me e ‵lei te tulaga o te tokolua konā, e ‵tau o fakamautinoa aka ne toeaina konei me e se fakalavelave atu a te taimi o te fakaipoipoga ki fakatasiga mo polokalame masani i te hall.


But by seeking Jehovah’s guidance in prayer and really listening to my wife’s input, it gets easier every day. 	 Kae mai te ‵sala atu ki te takitakiga a Ieova e auala i ‵talo mo te fakalogologo faka‵lei ki manatu o taku avaga, ne fai ei ke faigofie te faiga o aku fakaikuga.


CULTIVATING SPIRITUALITY 	 ATI AKA TE FEITU FAKA-TE-AGAGA


7 The simple answer is that Jehovah requires us to show brotherly love to one another. 	 7 E faigofie fua te tali e uiga ki ei.


Just as Philip helped that Ethiopian to understand God’s Word long ago, Jehovah’s Witnesses help people to understand the Bible today. 	 E pelā mo te fesoasoani o Filipo ki te Aitiope tenā i te fia tausaga ko ‵teka atu ke malamalama i te Muna a te Atua, e penā foki a Molimau a Ieova, e fesoasoani atu ki tino ke malama‵lama i te Tusi Tapu i aso nei.


If we fail to control our thinking in such situations, we could become unhappy and feel envious of others. 	 Kafai e se fakaeteete tatou i ‵tou vaegā mafaufauga penā, e mafai o fanoa‵noa tatou kae kaisanosano foki ki nisi tino.


Who was behind the reproach that Jesus was subjected to? 	 Iopu, Malia mo tavini a te Atua i aso nei e pelā mo Stanley Jones, telā ne puke ‵mautakitaki ki te pulega a Ieova


We urge you to learn how accurate knowledge of the Bible can lead to peace of mind now and happiness in the future. 	 E fakamalosi atu matou ki a koe ke tauloto ki te auala e mafai ei ne te iloaga tonu i te Tusi Tapu o ‵taki koe ke maua te filemu o te mafaufau i te taimi nei mo te fiafia i te taimi mai mua.


Therefore, to be like Christ, we need to know his pattern of thinking and the full range of his personality. 	 Tela la, ke fai pelā mo Keliso, e ‵tau o iloa ne tatou ana mafaufauga penā foki mo ana uiga mo faifaiga.


That is what Jesus did when he met a woman at a well in Samaria. 	 Tenā eiloa te mea ne fai ne Iesu i te taimi ne fetaui ei a ia mo se fafine i te vaikeli i Samalia.


David had been through many dark valleys—times when his very life was in danger. 	 Ne sasale atu a Tavita i koga pouli tagataga e uke—ko taimi kolā ne oko atu ei tena ola ki se tulaga fakamataku.


Then, following the same procedure, he offered up a goat to atone for Israel’s 12 nonpriestly tribes. 	 E ‵soko atu ki ei, ne toe fai ne ia te faiga tenā, kae ne ofo atu ne ia se kouti mō matakāiga e 12 o Isalaelu kolā e se ne faitaulaga.


God can use angels to strengthen us when we face trials. 	 E mafai ne te Atua o fakaaoga agelu ke fakama‵losi ei tatou māfai e fe‵paki tatou mo fakalavelave.


So for God to remove a major cause of suffering, he will have to destroy such people. 	 Tela la, ke tapale kea‵tea ne te Atua a te māfuaga o logo‵maega, e ‵tau o fakaseai ne ia a vaegā tino penā.


(Psalm 113:4-7) Take, for example, the case of King Manasseh of Judah. 	 (Salamo 113:4-7) Mafaufau ki te Tupu o Iuta ko Manase.


For instance, there was the blessing of growing in knowledge of God’s Word and purposes. 	 E pelā mo te fakamanuiaga ko te momea aka o tena iloa i te Muna a te Atua mo ana fuafuaga.


With regard to the Greek verb from which these expressions are derived, Vine’s Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words says: “The verb suggests forceful endeavour.” 	 E ‵tusa mo te veape Eleni telā e fakavae ki ei te ‵fuliga o tugāpati konei, e fai mai te Vine’s Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words: “E fakauiga te veape tenei ki te faiga o galuega e uke kae ‵mafa.”


(Revelation 7:9, 10; Zechariah 8:23) As “one flock” under “one shepherd,” both groups embrace “the law of the Christ,” allowing it to govern all that they do.—John 10:16. 	 (Fakaasiga 7:9, 10; Sakalia 8:23) E pelā me se ‘lafu mamoe e tasi’ mai lalo i “te tausi mamoe e tokotasi,” e puke ‵mau a potukau e lua konei ki “te tulafono a Keliso,” mai te taliaga o tena takitakiga i mea katoa e fai ne latou.”—Ioane 10:16.


We must grow to love and respect them. 	 E ‵tau o momea aka ‵tou a‵lofa kae āva ki ei.


And now Israel was about to attack Jericho! 	 Kae nei la, ko pili o taua atu a Isalaelu ki Ieliko!


The Work of the True God 	 Te Galuega a te Atua Tonu


How may we “accept the helmet of salvation”? 	 E mafai pefea o talia ne tatou a te ‘puloutau o te fakaolataga’?


(Proverbs 1:4) If you apply what is said in the Bible, “thinking ability itself will keep guard over you, discernment itself will safeguard you, to deliver you from the bad way.” 	 (Faataoto 1:4) Kafai e fakagalue ne koe a pati i te Tusi Tapu, “a tou atamai mo tou malamalama ka puipui ne ia koe, ke mo a e fai ne koe te mea ‵se.”


However, a servant of God does not have to be perfect to be a good observer. 	 Kae e ui i ei, e se ‵tau o ‵lei katoatoa se tavini a te Atua ke fai mo fai se tino maimoa ‵lei.


Jehovah provided what guidance in the days of Noah and Moses? 	 Se a te fakatakitakiga ne tuku atu ne Ieova i aso o Noa mo Mose?


As the talk began, did anyone notice the large cloth roll neatly tied and hung high overhead? 	 I te taimi ne kamata ei te lāuga, e mata, e isi se tino ne lavea ne ia se laugatu lasi telā ne pelu faka‵lei eiloa ki luga kae tautau mai luga i a latou?


This can result in salvation to any who listen.—Mark 13:10; 1 Timothy 4:16. 13, 14. 	 E mafai o iku atu te mea tenei ki te fakaolataga o so se tino telā e fakalogo.—Maleko 13:10; 1 Timoteo 4:16.


More than 60 years later, Blossom stated: “You can be sure, in all the ages to come, I’ll never forget that night!” 	 I tausaga e silia atu mo te 60 mai tua ifo, ne fai mai a Blossom, penei: “E mautinoa eiloa me i te fia o tausaga, ne seki mafai eiloa o puli i au a te po tenā!”


11, 12. (a) Briefly relate Jesus’ illustration recorded at Luke 17:7-10. (b) What lesson do we derive from Jesus’ illustration? 	 11, 12. (a) Ke fakamatala fakatoetoe mai te tala fakatusa a Iesu i te Luka 17:7-10. (e) Se a te akoakoga e maua ne tatou mai te tala fakatusa a Iesu?


But I thought, ‘If Jehovah thinks I can do it, I will try.’ 	 Kae ne mafaufau au, ‘Kāfai e mafaufau a Ieova me e mafai ne au o fai a te mea tenā, ka taumafai eiloa au o fai penā.’


Their love will be amply tested as they patiently give the child “the instruction, and the correction, which belong to a Christian upbringing.” 	 Ka tofotofo aka te lasi o te lotou a‵lofa māfai e kufaki latou i te taimi e ‘puti ake ei olotou tama‵liki i te olaga ‵lei mo akoakoga faka-Kelisiano.’


After fasting for 40 days and 40 nights, Jesus likely had a strong desire to eat. 	 Mai tua o aso mo po e 40 ne fakalikiliki ei a ia, kāti ne fiakai malosi a Iesu.


• What is the wise course for you now? 	 • Se a te ‵toe auala ‵lei mō koe i te taimi nei?


(Matthew 5:3) Many do not feel spiritually hungry. 	 (Mataio 5:3) E se iloa ne tino e tokouke te lotou fia‵kai i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


As you exercise faith in Christ’s ransom sacrifice, you become reconciled to God and enjoy a peaceful and fruitful relationship with your heavenly Father. 	 Mai te fakagalue aka o tou fakatuanaki ki te Atua, ko takuamiotonugina ei koe i mua o te Atua kae ka maua ne koe i ei se fesokotakiga filemu kae aogā mo tou Tamana faka-te-lagi.


If elements of the world seek to interfere with these appointments, Jehovah’s people refuse to compromise. 	 Kafai e taumafai a uiga faka-te-lalolagi o fakalavelave mai ki ‵tofiga o tino konā, e ita fitifiti a tino o Ieova ma gutugutulua latou.


19 A Christian woman named Marilyn is glad that she trusted in God and put forth extra effort to save her marriage. 	 19 E fiafia eiloa te fafine Kelisiano e igoa ki a Marilyn me ne talitonu a ia ki te Atua i ana taumafaiga ke sē ‵tala tena avaga.


“Charm may be false, and prettiness may be vain,” says Proverbs 31:30, “but the woman that fears Jehovah is the one that procures praise for herself.” 	 E fai mai te Faataoto 31:30 penei: “A te gali e faka‵se tino, pela foki te matagali e mafai fua o matafi, ka ko te fafine tela e fakaava ki te Aliki [ko Ieova] e tau o tavaegina.”


As a result, she has drawn closer to her heavenly Father. 	 Kae ko te ikuga, ne gasolo aka eiloa o pili malosi atu tou fafine ki tena Tamana faka-te-lagi.


Men, women, and many teenagers frequently feed their minds and hearts on such entertainment. 	 E fagai ne tāgata, fāfine mo talavou e tokouke olotou mafaufau mo loto ki vaegā fakafiafiaga penei.


Those priests showed that they despised Jehovah’s table each time they presented a defective sacrifice, saying: “It is nothing bad.” 11. (a) What did Jehovah say about unacceptable sacrifices? (b) In what way were the people in general guilty? 	 Ne fakaasi atu ne te kau faitaulaga konā me ne takalia‵lia latou ki te fatafaitaulaga a Ieova me ne tuku atu i ei a manu ma‵saki kae fai atu penei: “Me e ‵lei faeloa.”


Jesus commanded him: “Return your sword to its place, for all those who take the sword will perish by the sword.” 	 Ne fakatonu atu a Iesu ki a ia: “Tuku tau pelu ki tena sifi; me ko latou katoa kolā e fakaaogā te pelu, e ‵mate foki i te pelu.”


(Matt. 8:20; 25:31; 26:64) Then from Pentecost 33 C.E. onward, he started to sow the fine seed—“the sons of the kingdom.” 	 (Mataio 8:20; 25:31; 26:64) Kae mai i te Penitekoso 33 T.A. o vau ki mua, ne kamata o ‵toki ne ia a te fuaga ‵lei—“ko tino o te Malo.”


13. What might you do if you would like to have a more fruitful ministry? 	 13 E se taumate e manako koe ke fai se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu kae e seki mafai eiloa ne koe o fai penā.


What did Jesus say was essential for him to remain in his Father’s love? 	 Ne a pati a Iesu e uiga ki te mea telā e tāua ke tumau ei a ia i te alofa o tena Tamana?


Belief in God is unnecessary, he maintains.* 	 I tena faka‵tau e se aogā te talitonu ki te Atua.*


These would put a halt to the work of a farmer in his field, giving him time and reason to consider God’s works. 	 Ka fakalavelave atu a mea konā ki te galuega a te tino toki lakau i tena umaga kae ko maua foki i ei te avanoaga mo te pogai ke mafaufau ‵loto ki galuega a te Atua.


Powerful logic, was it not? 	 Ko oko eiloa i te magoi o te fakamatalaga tenā, i ne?


The driver of a massive garbage truck lost control of his vehicle. 	 Ne seki mafai ne se tino fakateletele o se motoka ‵pei kaiga lasi o taofi aka tena motoka.


They will be happy to help you learn about the true God, find out what he requires of you, and enjoy the peace and security that come from worshipping God in the way that he approves. 	 Ka fia‵fia eiloa latou o fesoasoani atu ke iloa ne koe a mea e uiga ki te Atua tonu, mea kolā e manako a ia ke fai ne koe, kae ke maua foki te filemu mo te tokagamalie telā e māfua mai i te tapuaki atu ki te Atua i te auala e talia ne ia.


Who optimistically point to God’s Kingdom as the only solution to all human problems? 	 Ko oi a tino kolā e ‵kilo atu mo te fiafia ki te Malo o te Atua e pelā me ko te auala fua e tasi ke faka‵lei aka i ei a fakalavelave?


When we drive an automobile, we see the need to yield to other drivers, such as when negotiating traffic circles, to make sure that everyone is safe and traffic flows smoothly. 	 Kafai e fakatele ne tatou se motoka, e ‵tau o lavea ne tatou te manakoga ke fakatele malie i lō te tele i te makini telā e mafai o tele i ei, ko te mea ke seai se fakalavelave e tupu.


Consider one sister who was abandoned by her unbelieving husband and was left with five children. 	 Ke mafau‵fau ki se tuagane telā ne tiakina ne tena avaga sē talitonu ke ‵nofo mo la tama‵liki e tokolima.


The revision and restoration of the Bible text was entrusted to Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani, an expert linguist. 	 A te ‵toe iloiloga mo te faka‵fouga o tusitusiga o te Tusi Tapu ne tuku ke fai ne Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani, se tino poto i ‵gana.


For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will but through him that subjected it, on the basis of hope that the creation itself also will be set free from enslavement to corruption and have the glorious freedom of the children of God.”—Rom. 8:14-21. 	 Me ne tuku atu a mea ne faite ki loto i se olaga sē aoga, e se i olotou loto eiloa, kae e auala i a ia telā ne tuku atu ne ia latou ke fai penā, kae e fakavae ki luga i te fakamoemoega, me ka toe fakasaoloto a mea ne faite mai te pologa ki te masei ke maua ne latou a te saolotoga ‵malu, ko te fai mo fai a fanau a te Atua.”—Loma 8:14-21.


7 As Jews under the Mosaic Law, Jesus and his apostles shared in the annual Passover. 	 7 E pelā me ne tino Iutaia mai lalo i te Tulafono a Mose, ne fakamanatu ne Iesu mo ana apositolo a te Paseka i te tausaga.


(Ps. 71:4, 5; Read Proverbs 3:19-26.) 	 (Salamo 71:4, 5; Faitau te Faataoto 3:19-26.)


(Proverbs 27:11) Can you imagine the joy and satisfaction that Jesus must have felt upon his being resurrected? 	 (Faataoto 27:11) E mata, e mafai o fakaataata ne koe a te fiafia mo te lotomalie o Iesu i te taimi ne toetu aka ei a ia?


THE tongue of the giraffe measures up to 18 inches [45 cm] long and is agile and powerful enough to pluck leaves off tree branches. 	 A TE alelo o te giraffe e ‵tusa mo te 45 senitimita te loa kae fakagasue vave kae malosi foki ke ‵futi ne ia a lau o lakau mai luga i olotou kaulā.


The following three psalms portray Jehovah as “a refuge and strength,” “a great King over all the earth,” and “a secure height.” 	 E fakaata mai i vaega e tolu o te salamo kolā e ‵soko mai, a Ieova e pelā me se “‵lafiga mo te malosi,” “te tupu sili,” mo se “‵pui o te fa‵kai.”


He has set the supreme example of being willing to wait. 	 Ne tuku mai ne ia te ‵toe fakaakoakoga sili o te loto fiafia o faka‵tali.


19. In what way is modesty related to our limitations? 	 19 A te mauaga o te agamalū i te ola mō te Atua e fesoasoani mai ei ke maua ne tatou se kilokiloga tonu ki te tulaga ko ola nei tatou i ei.


He brought to fulfillment what was foreshadowed in the Law, particularly on the Day of Atonement. 	 Ne fakataunu i ei a mea kolā ne fakaata mai i te Tulafono, maise eiloa i te Aso o te Faka‵māga.


2:11, 12—Why was honey “as an offering made by fire” unacceptable to Jehovah? 	 2:11, 12—Kaia e se talia ei ne Ieova a te hani e pelā me se taulaga “e ‵sunu i luga i te fatafaitaulaga”?


Free From Fear 	 Ko Saoloto Mai te Mataku


Will the Earth Come to an End? 	 Tua” ITULAU E 25 • PESE: 119, 17


Or does it also speak to Christians who hope to live on earth? 	 Io me faipati foki ki Kelisiano kolā e fakamoemoe ke ola i te lalolagi nei?


(Deut. 15:4-6) Do you have full confidence that Jehovah will bless you if you continue to serve him faithfully? 	 (Teu. 15:4-6) E mata, e talitonu katoatoa koe me ka fakamanuia eiloa koe ne Ieova māfai e tumau eiloa koe o tavini atu a ki a ia, mo te fakamaoni?


Are you walking by spirit and thus living up to your dedication? 	 E mata, e takitaki tou olaga ne te agaga kae ola foki koe e ‵tusa mo tau tukuatuga?


When Abraham raised questions regarding the people of Sodom, Jehovah patiently answered each one. 	 I te taimi ne fakasae aka ei ne Apelaamo a fesili e uiga ki tino o Sotoma, ne tali atu eiloa a Ieova mo te kufaki ki fesili takitasi konā.


15 Help people spiritually. 	 15 Fesoasoani atu ki tino i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


“Time and unforeseen occurrence” befall us all. 	 E oko mai ki a tatou katoa a “fakalavelave ‵tupu fakafuasei.”


Though the youths readily complied and enjoyed such sessions, their influence on one another eventually led them to cut their ties with the congregation. 	 E tiga eiloa ne ‵kau atu kae ne fia‵fia foki ki vaegā taimi penā, a te lotou fakatau fakamalosi atu ne iku fakamuli atu ki te fakagataga o te lotou fesokotakiga mo te fakapotopotoga.


At first, Pakistan was composed of West Pakistan (now Pakistan) and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). 	 Muamua la, ne ‵nofo atu i Pakistan a tino mai te feitu o ia ki te togala (ko Pakistan i te taimi nei) kae ko Pakistan ki te saegala (ko Bangladesh i te taimi nei).


Seven hundred years before Christ, Jehovah referred to the entire nation of Israel as “my witnesses” and “my servant whom I have chosen.” 	 I te fitu selau tausaga mai mua o Keliso, ne fakasino atu a Ieova ki te fenua kātoa o Isalaelu e pelā me ko “aku molimau” mo ‘taku tavini telā ne filifili ne au.’


(Psalm 147:19, 20) But after the establishment of the Kingdom in heaven, God’s will is to be done everywhere. 	 (Salamo 147:19, 20) Kae mai tua o te fakatūga o te Malo i te lagi, ne fai ei te loto o te Atua i koga katoa.


There are also differences in the glory of the sun, moon, and stars. 	 E kese‵kese foki te ‵malu o te la, te masina mo fetu.


Parents who have taught those lessons successfully have worked in harmony with Jehovah’s administration. 	 Tela la, a mātua kolā e akoako atu ki olotou tama‵liki a mea konei e ga‵lue tasi mo te fuafuaga a Ieova ke ‵kau fakatasi a tino katoa.


What do the anointed indicate by drinking the Memorial wine? 	 Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i te inu o te kau fakaekegina ki te uaina o te Fakamanatuga?


And Romans 15:5 refers to having “the same mental attitude that Christ Jesus had.” 	 Kae fakasino atu te Loma 15:5 ki te mauaga o te “kilokiloga telā ne maua foki ne Keliso Iesu.”


4 Accordingly, the prophet Malachi wrote: “You people will again certainly see the distinction between a righteous one and a wicked one, between one serving God and one who has not served him.” 	 4 E ‵tusa mo te mea tenā, ne tusi mai a te pelofeta ko Malaki: “Ka toe kilo‵kilo a mata o oku tino ki te mea ka tupu ki tino amio‵tonu mo te mea ka tupu ki tino ma‵sei; pelā foki ki te tino e tavini mai ki a au mo te tino e se fia tavini mai ki a au.”


Draw Close to God—“You Have . . . Revealed Them to Babes” 9 	 Ke Fakapilipili Atu ki te Atua—‘Ko Oti ne Fakaasi Atu ne Koe ki Pepe’ 9


Even your God, Jehovah, can do nothing for you.’ 	 Ke oko foki eiloa ki te otou Atua ko Ieova, e seai eiloa sena mea e mafai o fai mō koutou.’


16 Jehovah’s servants always need his protection. 	 16 E ma‵nako faeloa a tavini a Ieova ki tena puipuiga.


Let us, then, consider the following: What is the foundation of good friendships? 	 Ke na onoono nei tatou ki fesili kolā e ‵soko mai: Se a te fakavae o te taugasoa ‵lei?


(Colossians 3:2) Even our conversation should reflect such a focus. 	 (Kolose 3:2) E ‵tau o fakaasi atu foki i ‵tou sau‵talaga me e ‵saga tonu tatou ki ei.


(Matt. 24:3) The first portion of the prophecy, recorded at Matthew 24:4-22, has two fulfillments—first, in the years from 33 C.E. through 70 C.E., and second, in a more far-reaching way in our day. 	 (Mata. 24:3) A te vaega muamua o te valoaga telā ne tusi i te Mataio 24:4-22, e lua ana fakataunuga—muamua la, i tausaga mai te 33 T.A. ki te 70 T.A., kae ko te lua, i se auala e lasi ‵ki atu i ‵tou aso nei.


He leads me in the tracks of righteousness for his name’s sake.” 	 E takitaki foki ne ia au i te ala tonu, e pelā mo tena tautoga.”


As followers of Christ, we know that we must be teachers. 	 Ona ko te mea e tau‵tali tatou ki a Keliso, e iloa ne tatou me e ‵tau o fai tatou pelā me ne faiakoga.


19 Years later, Peter wrote: “Christ suffered for you, leaving you a model for you to follow his steps closely. . . . 	 19 Mai tua ifo o te fia tausaga, ne tusi mai ei a Petelu: “I a Keliso ne puapuagatia mō koutou, kae tuku atu foki ne ia ki a koutou te fakaakoakoga, ke tau‵tali ei koutou i ona kalafaga. . . .


Not by methods like those employed in Christendom. 	 E se fai pelā mo faifaiga e fai ki tino kolā e fakaga‵lue aka ne Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se.


(2 Chron. 20:20, 29) Take, for example, the way Jehovah saved his people at the Red Sea when they were being pursued by Pharaoh’s mighty army. 	 (2 Nofo. 20:20, 29) E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, te auala ne fakasao ei ne Ieova ana tino mai te taimi ne afuli ei latou ne te kautau malosi a te Falao i te Tai Kula.


Although people long to see an end to war, few believe that a war or any other strategy could achieve this goal. 	 E tiga eiloa e ma‵nako a tino ke na oti atu a taua, e se tokouke a tino e tali‵tonu me ka fakagata a taua katoa ne se isi taua io me se isi aofaga aka.


For example, what if we had repeatedly been told lies about Jehovah’s Witnesses? 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e a māfai ne lagona ne tatou a akoakoga ‵loi e uiga ki Molimau a Ieova?


He insisted: “Until I expire I shall not take away my integrity from myself!”—Job 27:5. 	 Ana muna: “Ke oko eiloa ki te aso e mate ei au, e tumau eiloa au i te fakamaoni!”—Iopu 27:5, NW.


13. How did faithful men of old respond to the needs of weak ones, and how can we imitate such Bible examples? 	 13 E penā foki loa, e manakogina ke gasuesue muamua te tino telā e malosi ke fesoasoani atu ki se tino telā e manako ki fakamalosiga.


It is not the kind of attention that people seek in the academic, business, and entertainment fields of this world. 	 A te auala tenei e se ko te iloaga telā e kausaki ki ei a tino i akoakoga, i mea tau pisinisi, mo fakafiafiaga o te lalolagi.


(Proverbs 20:5) For example, suppose we are studying the chapter “Why Living a Godly Life Brings Happiness,” in the Knowledge book. 	 (Faataoto 20:5) Kafai ko suke‵suke tatou ki te mataupu ko “Te Pogai e Maua ei a Fiafiaga Mai te Olaga Amio Atua,” i te tusi ko te Iloaga, e fakamatala mai i ei te kilokiloga a te Atua ki te sē fakamaoni, te finalalolagi, mo nisi mataupu aka.


19 We have the privilege of sharing with all who will listen the thrilling promise that is found at Revelation 21:4, 5: “[God] will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. 	 19 E maua ne tatou a te tauliaga ke fakailoa atu ki tino katoa kolā e faka‵logo a te folafolaga fakafiafia telā e fakaasi mai i te Fakaasiga 21:4, 5: “Ka ‵solo keatea ne [te Atua] a loimata katoa mai i olotou mata, kae ka se toe ai se mate, kae ka se toe ai foki se fanoanoa, se tagi io me se ‵mae.


7, 8. How does love help us to focus on the more important things? 	 7 Ne tusi atu a Paulo ki te kau Filipi: “Tenei taku ‵talo mo koutou: au e ‵talo ke tuputupu ake faeloa te otou alofa, pela foki mo te otou poto mo te otou fakautauta.


He assured the prophet that ‘this foretold judgment would without fail come true.’ 	 Ne fakatalitonu atu a ia ki te pelofeta tenā me ‘e taunu eiloa a mea kolā ne folafola atu ne ia.’


(Matthew 6:11, 33) Likewise, he willingly supplies information that can keep us mentally and emotionally healthy. 	 (Mataio 6:11, 33) E penā foki loa, e loto fiafia eiloa a ia o tuku mai a fakamatalaga kolā e tausi ei ‵tou mafaufau mo lagonaga ke ma‵losi.


Love never fails.’—1 Corinthians 13:4-8. 	 A te alofa e se mafai o gata.’—1 Kolinito 13:4-8.


For an explanation of the “seven times,” see chapter 10 of the book Knowledge That Leads to Everlasting Life, published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ke maua se fakamatalaga mō ‘taimi e fitu,’ onoono ki te mataupu e 10 o te tusi ko Te Iloaga Telā e Takitaki Atu ei ki te Ola Se-Gata-Mai, telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova.


Thus, minding the spirit means being controlled, dominated, and impelled by Jehovah’s active force. 	 Tela la, a te tuku atu o te mafaufau ki mea e manako ki ei te agaga e fakauiga ke talia te pule, te fakatonutonu mai o te malosi galue o Ieova.


Jehovah’s instrument for sanctifying his holy name is the Messianic Kingdom, his heavenly government, of which his Son, Jesus Christ, is the duly appointed King. 	 A te mea faigaluega a Ieova ke fakatapu ei tena igoa ‵malu ko te Malo faka-Mesia, ko tena malo faka-te-lagi, telā ko tena Tama ko Iesu Keliso ko tena Tupu filifilia i ei.


Immediately after this incident with Lot, Jehovah promised Abraham great blessings. 	 Mai tua malie ifo o te mea tenei ne tupu i a lāua mo Lota, ne tauto atu a Ieova ki a Apelaamo me ka tuku atu ne ia a fakamanuiaga e uke.


(Luke 10:22) Jesus explained: “No man can come to me unless the Father, who sent me, draws him.” 	 (Luka 10:22) Ne fakamatala mai ne Iesu: “E seai se tino e vau ki a au seiloga ke talia a ia ne te Tamana, telā ne uga mai ne ia au.”


Compare what the Bible foretold with the recent reports quoted below, and then judge for yourself. 	 Ke fakatusa a mea kolā ne ‵valo mai i te Tusi Tapu mo lipoti ‵fou kolā e taku atu mai lalo, ko fai ei sau fakaikuga totino.


Written by the prophet himself, the book of Isaiah covers a period of 46 years, from about 778 B.C.E. to sometime after 732 B.C.E. While the book contains pronouncements against Judah, Israel, and surrounding nations, its basic theme is not judgment. 	 E aofia i te tusi ko Isaia, telā ne tusi eiloa ne te pelofeta tenā, a mea ne ‵tupu i tausaga e 46, kāti mai te 778 T.L.M. ki se taimi mai tua o te 732 T.L.M. E tiga eiloa e aofia i ei a folafolaga o fakamasinoga e uiga ki Iuta, Isalaelu, mo nisi fenua i lā tafa, a te ‵kano tonu o te tusi tenei e se ko mea tau fakamasinoga.


We should be on guard against a hypocritical display of hospitality. 	 E ‵tau o fakaeteete tatou i te fakaasi atu o te uiga talimālō fakaloiloi.


God said: “Commission Joshua and encourage him and strengthen him, because he is the one who will cross over before this people and he is the one who will cause them to inherit the land that you will see.” 	 Muna te Atua: “‵Tofi aka a Iosua kae fakamalosi atu a ia, me ka mua atu a ia i tino konei o fanatu ki te suā feitu kae ka fai eiloa ne ia ke fai mō olotou tofi a te fenua telā ka lavea ne koe.”


(2 Cor. 2:5-8) What an honor we have to serve such a loving King! 	 (2 Kolinito 2:5-8) Se matugā tauliaga gali eiloa ko maua ne tatou ke tavini atu ki se vaegā Tupu alofa penā!


(Revelation 1:12-16) We must be on guard against taking a human view of the earthly part of Jehovah’s organization. 	 (Fakaasiga 1:12-16) E ‵tau o matapula‵pula faeloa tatou ke se maua ne tatou a te kilokiloga a tino e uiga ki te vaega o te fakapotopotoga a Ieova i te lalolagi.


So I visited their home, and we had a lengthy discussion using written notes. 	 Tela la, ne asi atu au ki te lā fale, kae ne sau‵tala matou mō se taimi leva ‵ki e auala i te tusitusi.


For instance, if a mate commits adultery, what devastating effects that can have! 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, kafai ko mulilua se tino i a laua, ka pokotia malosi i ei te kāiga!


Let Force of Habit Work for Your Good 	 Ke Aogā Au Faifaiga Masani


It may mean adjusting your priorities or your attitude toward reading. 	 E mafai o fakauiga ki te faiga o fakamafulifuliga ki mea e ‵tau o fakamuamua io me ko tau kilokiloga e uiga ki te faitau.


13 Consider four special pioneer ministers in Nepal. 	 13 Mafaufau ki faifeau paenia fakapito i Nepal.


Because we exercise faith in “the ransom paid by Christ Jesus,” we have inner peace and a close relationship with God. 	 Ona ko te fakatuanaki o tatou ki ‘te togiola ne ‵togi ne Keliso Iesu,’ ko maua ne tatou a te filemu mo se fesokotakiga ‵pili mo te Atua.


There is very little time left before Jehovah gives Christ the command to lead powerful angelic forces against Satan’s world. 	 Ko toetoe ‵ki eiloa te taimi koi ‵toe a koi tuai o fakatonu atu a Ieova ki a Keliso ke takitaki ne ia a kautau ma‵losi o te lagi, ko agelu, ke taua atu ki te lalolagi a Satani.


Two years later, Maria discovered that she had cancer. 	 I te lua tausaga mai tua ifo i ei, ne iloa aka ei ne Malia me ko maua foki ne ia te kenisa.


When he was suffering, he did not go threatening, but kept on committing himself to the one who judges righteously.” 	 E fakamalosi mai ki a tatou ke tau‵tali atu ki tena fakaakoakoga ‵lei.


The apostle John wrote: “This is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” (1 John 5:3) So let nothing stop you when it comes to pleasing Jehovah God by doing what is righteous. 	 Ka ko ana fakatonuga e se na ‵mafa foki mō tatou.” (1 Ioane 5:3) Tela la, ke mo a eiloa ma talia ne koe se mea ke taofi aka ei koe i te fakafiafia atu ki a Ieova te Atua mai te faiga o te mea tonu.


Jehovah appointed his Son, Jesus, to be the King of His Kingdom.—Read Luke 1:30-33. 	 Ne filifili ne Ieova tena Tama, ko Iesu, ke fai mo Tupu o Tena Malo.—Faitau te Luka 1:30-33.


(Romans 7:6, 7) So the Ten Commandments—including the Sabbath law—are part of the Law that came to an end. 	 (Loma 7:6, 7) Tela la, a Tulafono e Sefulu—e aofia i ei a te tulafono o te Sapati—se vaega o te Tulafono telā ne fakagata atu.


On one occasion, he resurrected a 12-year-old girl. 	 I te taimi e tasi, ne fakatu aka ne ia se tamaliki fafine ko 12 ana tausaga.


So the Devil employed another tactic, one that had succeeded many times before. 	 Tela la, ne fakaaoga ne te Tiapolo a te suā togafiti, se mea telā ne manumalo i ei a ia i taimi e uke i aso mua.


13 The most important promise that a person can make concerns his or her dedication to God. 	 13 A te ‵toe tautoga tāua eiloa e ‵tau o fai ne se tino ko tena tukuatuga ki te Atua.


(Ecclesiastes 7:12) But the Bible realistically states: “Your money can be gone in a flash, as if it had grown wings and flown away like an eagle.” 	 (Failauga 7:12) Kae e fai ‵tonu mai te Tusi Tapu: “Au tupe e mafai faeloa o ‵galo atu pelā me se lapaga o se uila, e pelā me ne tupu ake ona kapakau ko te mea eiloa ko eva atu e pelā me se aeto.”


Margaret Walker (second sister from the left) helped me learn the truth 	 Ko Margaret Walker (te tuagane i te tokolua telā ki te fakamaui) telā ne fesoasoani mai ke tauloto ne au te munatonu


We might read the Bible or our Bible-based publications with those we visit. 	 E mafai o fai‵tau ne tatou a te Tusi Tapu mo tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu fakatasi mo tino kolā e āsi tatou ki ei.


5 The most reliable history of the preaching activity of the early Christians is found in the inspired book of Acts, written by the disciple Luke. 	 5 A te ‵toe tala tonu e uiga ki te galuega talai a Kelisiano mua e maua i te tusi mai te Atua ko Galuega, telā ne tusi ne te soko ko Luka.


In his response, one man wrote: “I am very grateful for your comforting words. 	 Kae e tali mai ne se tagata a te tusi, penei: “Ko oko eiloa i toku loto fakafetai mō pati fakamafanafana konā.


(Genesis 6:15, 16) Such a vessel would have had a capacity similar to that of various present-day cargo vessels. 	 (Kenese 6:15, 16) A te vaegā vaka tenā e tai ‵pau tena lasi mo vaka kakō i aso nei.


When contributing for the building of the tabernacle in the wilderness, what the Israelites gave likely included what they had brought with them from Egypt. 	 I te faiga o meaalofa mō te faitega o te faleie tapu i te koga lavaki, kāti ne aofia i mea kolā ne tuku atu ne tino Isalaelu ko mea ne aumai ne latou mai Aikupito.


Does this mean that Jesus wanted his resurrection to be kept secret? 	 E mata, ne fakauiga te mea tenei me ne manako a Iesu ke ‵funa aka te tala o tena toetuga?


If he wishes to prove his miraculous powers, let him bring out water for us from this other one.’” 	 Kafai e manako ke fakamaoni mai ne ia tena malosi ke fai a vavega, e ‵tau o toe fai ne ia se suā vavega i te suā kaupapa.’”


Finding joy in living? 	 Ko te mauaga o se olaga fiafia?


Did Paul regret the choice he had made? 	 E mata, ne salamo a ia i tena fakaikuga ne fai?


(Matthew 7:17) For example, living according to Bible truth should make one a better husband, a better father, a better wife, or a better mother, thus adding to family happiness and enhancing one’s contentment. 	 (Mataio 7:17) E pelā mo te mea tenei, a te tino telā e ola e ‵tusa mo muna‵tonu i te Tusi Tapu e iku atu i ei ki tena faiga mo fai se tagata avaga ‵lei, se tamana ‵lei, se fafine avaga ‵lei, se mātua ‵lei, kae e fesoasoani atu ei ki te faiga o te kāiga ke fiafia kae tokagamalie.


(Rom. 13:12) How dangerous it would be for us to fall asleep at this late hour! 	 (Loma 13:12) Ko oko eiloa i te fakamataku ke ‵to ‵tou ‵moe i te itula tenei!


(Matthew 24:42) Jesus here encourages us not only to be watchful but to “keep on the watch.” 	 (Mataio 24:42) E fakamalosi mai a Iesu i konei ke se mataala fua tatou kae ke “matapula‵pula” foki.


I would literally shake and develop pains in my head. 	 E lūlū ne au toku ulu kae gasolo aka eiloa o ‵mae.


4 Many do not believe that Satan exists. 	 4 E se tali‵tonu a tino e tokouke me i a Satani se tino tonu.


CAN WE SOLVE MANKIND’S PROBLEMS? 	 E MATA, E MAFAI O FAKA‵LEI AKA NE TATOU A FAKALAVELAVE O TINO?


In addition to the points we have discussed, that discourse has much to say about genuine happiness, how to avoid immorality, the way to practice righteousness, what we must do to enjoy a secure and joyous future, and many other matters. 	 I tafa o mea ko oti ne sau‵tala tatou ki ei, e faipati foki a te lauga tenā e uiga ki te fiafia tonu, te auala ke ‵kalo keatea mai faifaiga finalalolagi, te faiga o te amiotonu, mo mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou ke maua se olaga tokagamalie kae fiafia i aso mai mua, mo nisi manatu e uke.


Or will he resist, refusing to subject himself to God’s Kingdom? 	 Io me ka ‵teke atu a ia, mai te ita fitifiti ma fakalogo ki te Malo o te Atua?


How can we face trialsome circumstances and survive adversities? 	 E mafai pefea o fakafesagai atu tatou ki tulaga faiga‵ta kae ‵sao atu i puapuagā?


Witch doctors may claim that a dead ancestor is unhappy about something. 	 Kāti e fai mai a tino faivailakau me e isi se mea e se fiafia ki ei se tupuga telā ko oti ne mate.


In any case, it is wise to limit your intake from media sources that promote a political agenda and to test what you hear against “the standard of wholesome words” found in the Bible.—2 Tim. 1:13. 	 Kae taumafai ke fakapau‵pau a mea kolā e lagona ne koe mo “pati aoga” kolā e maua i te Tusi Tapu.—2 Timo. 1:13.


“I was devastated,” says one sister whose daughter was disfellowshipped. 	 “Au ko masei valevale,” ko muna a se tuagane e tokotasi telā ne fakatea a tena tamaliki fafine.


Give Thoughtful Consideration to These Questions: 	 Mafaufau ‵Loto ki Fesili Konei:


He also knew that his son had a vital role to play in fulfilling God’s promises.—Genesis 15:16; 17:19; 24:2-4. 	 Ne iloa foki ne ia me ne isi se tulaga tāua o tena tama i te fakataunuga o folafolaga a te Atua.—Kenese 15:16; 17:19; 24:2-4.


(Heb. 13:17) Does this mean that congregation elders are infallible? 	 (Epelu 13:17) E mata, e fakauiga i ei me e se mafai o fai ne toeaina a mea ‵se?


What have many in Christendom been taught about sexual relations, and how does that compare with what the Bible teaches? 	 Ne a mea ne akoako atu ki te tokoukega o tino i Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se e uiga ki amioga i te ‵moe tasi o tāgata mo fāfine, kae e ‵kese pefea a mea konā mo akoakoga i te Tusi Tapu?


To spend more time in the field service, an elder needs good personal organization to balance his schedule and to know what to delegate and how to do so. 	 Ke mafai o uke atu a taimi e fakamāumāu i te galuega talai, e ‵tau o fakatoka faka‵lei se toeaina ke paleni ana mea e ‵tau o fai kae ke iloa foki o tuku atu a nisi mea ki nisi tino ke fai mo te auala e fai ei a mea konā.


The oracle said that Croesus would destroy “a great empire” if he marched against Cyrus. 	 Ne fai atu a te faifeau tenei ki a Croesus me ka fakaseai atu eiloa ne ia a te “malo malosi” tenei, māfai e fanatu a ia o taua atu ki a Kulesa.


11 Before answering that question, we need to take note of three basic facts. 	 11 A koi tuai o tali aka te fesili tenā, e ‵tau o masaua ne tatou a manatu ‵tonu fakavae e tolu.


Although he did not forget the wrongs he suffered, he did not become embittered by them. 	 E tiga eiloa ne seki puli i a ia a mea ‵se ne logo‵mae a ia i ei, ne seki maua ne ia te loto ita ki a latou.


The Bible shows that God has feelings and that our conduct matters greatly to him. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu i te Atua e isi ne ana lagonaga kae tāua malosi ki a ia a ‵tou amioga.


Providing Emotionally 	 Te Tausi Atu ki Olotou Lagonaga


5 Other Bible prophecies make it evident that Christ’s presence refers to an extended period of time and not merely to his coming to destroy the wicked. 	 5 E manino foki te fakaasiga i nisi valoaga i te Tusi Tapu me e fakauiga eiloa te fakatasi mai o Keliso ki se vaitaimi tai mata leva kae e se ki tena vau fua o fakaseai a tino amio matagā.


The 144,000 in their heavenly glory are also spoken of as “the holy city, New Jerusalem,” the “bride” of Christ. 	 A te toko 144,000 i te lagi e fai foki mo fai te “Fa‵kai Tapu ko Ielusalema fou,” ko te “tamafine io me ko te avaga” a Keliso.


14. What does being “spotless” involve? 14 Peter urges us to do our utmost to be found “spotless.” 	 14 Ne fakamalosi mai a Petelu ke kausaki malosi ko te mea ke “‵ma” faeloa tatou.


WHAT parents are not anxiously concerned about the future of their children? 	 KO OI a mātua e fai mai me e se manava‵se latou ki olaga o olotou tama‵liki i aso mai mua?


In his second letter to Timothy, Paul wrote: “I recollect the faith which is in you without any hypocrisy.” (2 Tim. 1:5) Still, Timothy needed to make his genuineness as a Christian manifest to others. 	 I te lua o ana tusi ki a Timoteo, ne tusi atu a Paulo: “Ko masaua ne au tou fakamaoni i tou fakatuanaki.” (2 Timoteo 1:5) Kae koi ‵tau eiloa o fakaasi atu ne Timoteo tena fakamaoni e pelā me se Kelisiano ki nisi tino.


Compassion helps us to measure up to Paul’s counsel for Christians: “Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely if anyone has a cause for complaint against another.”—Colossians 3:13. 	 E fesoasoani mai a te alofa atafai ke fakafetaui aka ne tatou a polopolokiga a Paulo ki Kelisiano: “Ke fakatau fesoasoani koutou i a koutou eiloa, ke fakatau fakamagalo foki koutou i a koutou eiloa, manafai e isi se mea e se malie ei te suā tino ki te suā tino.”—Kolose 3:13.


(For fully formatted text, see publication) 	 Se a te ‵tou tusi siki fakavae mō te 2005, kae ne a mea ka sau‵tala ki ei i te suā mataupu?


You Do Not Know Where It Will Have Success! 	 E se Iloa ne Koe me e Ola ‵Lei Katoa io Me Ikai!


An important part of perseverance is coping with the inevitable setbacks. 	 E tasi te vaega tāua o te loto mau ko te fa‵ki i fakalavelave kolā e mafai o faka‵tuka mai.


There they met three courageous men—Shobi, Machir, and Barzillai. 	 Ne fetaui ei latou i konā mo tāgata loto ‵toa e tokotolu—ko Sopi, Makila, mo Pasilai.


Why may it be a challenge to avoid giving tacit support to independence movements? 	 Kaia e fai ei pelā me se mea faigata ke ‵kalo kea‵tea mai te ‵lago atu ki potukau fakapolitiki e auala i ‵tou pati mo faifaiga?


Modern-Day “Desirable Things” 	 “Koloa Tāua” i Aso Nei


To help you, “the faithful and discreet slave” has provided a number of tools. 	 Ke fesoasoani atu ki a koe, ko oti eiloa ne tuku mai ne “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto” a mea faigaluega e uke.


It is so practical.”—Philippians 4:6, 7. 	 E aogā ‵ki foki eiloa.”—Filipi 4:6, 7.


(Job 1:6-12; 2:1-7) However, the book of Revelation prophesied that the time would come when Satan and his demons would be evicted from heaven. 	 (Iopu 1:6-12; 2:1-7) Kae ne ‵valo mai i te tusi ko Fakaasiga me ka oko mai te taimi ka ‵pei keatea ei a Satani mo ana temoni mai te lagi.


Perez 	 Pelesa


The good news, though, is that they would not remain in that condition indefinitely. 	 Kae ko te ‵tala fakafiafia, me ka sē ‵nofo tumau latou i te tulaga tenā.


How does Jehovah, the Potter, mold us, the clay? 	 Se a te auala e ‵fuli ei tatou, te kele, ne te Tino faite ipu kele, ko Ieova?


And take each one his fire holder, and you men must put incense upon them and present each one his fire holder before Jehovah, two hundred and fifty fire holders, and you and Aaron each his fire holder.”—Numbers 16:16, 17. 	 Ka puke otou ulo, tuku ne mea faka‵manogi ki ei, ko ofo atu ei i luga i te fatafaitaulaga.”—Numela 16:16, 17.


As we examine this prophecy, our hearts will be warmed and our faith will be strengthened. 	 Kafai e iloilo aka ne tatou te valoaga tenei, ka maua ne tatou i ei te loto fakafetai kae fakamalosi aka foki ei ‵tou fakatuanaki.


What is the difference between “setting the mind on the flesh” and “setting the mind on the spirit”? 	 10-12. Se a te ‵kese o “te mafaufau faeloa ki mea faka-te-foitino” mo “te mafaufau faeloa ki te agaga”?


First, the trials of Job expose the real enemy of mankind and the source of opposition against God’s people. 	 Muamua la, e fakaasi faka‵sau mai i tofotofoga o Iopu a te fili tonu o tino mo te pogai o ‵tekemaiga ki tino o te Atua.


For instance, some might ask themselves: ‘Do I use medications that affect my emotions? Am I inclined to have deep emotions that I could misjudge?’ 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, kāti e ‵lei ke ‵sili ifo a nisi tino, penei: ‘E mata, e fakaaogā ne au a vailakau kolā e ‵fuli sāle i ei oku mafaufauga?


In such situations, we should apply the counsel: “Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.” (1 Pet. 4:9) If you follow this advice, you will gain the reward of happiness that comes from giving with the right motive.—Acts 20:35. 	 I vaegā tulaga penā, e ‵tau o fakagalue ne tatou a pati polopoloki konei: “Ke fakaasi atu ne koutou te uiga talimalo te suā tino ki te suā tino e aunoa mo te mui‵mui.” (1 Pe. 4:9) Kafai e tautali koe i te manatu fesoasoani tenei, kae maua ne koe te taui o te fiafia telā e maua mai te tuku atu mo te loto fiafia.—Galu. 20:35.


So is controlling our actions. 	 Kae penā foki loa mo ‵tou faifaiga.


6 There is a danger that we could miss out on some benefits because we assume that certain spiritual provisions do not apply to us. 	 6 E fakamataku māfai e ‵galo i a tatou a nisi mea aoga ona ko te mea e mafau‵fau tatou me e isi ne fakatokaga faka-te-agaga e se aoga ki a tatou.


In addition to angelic help, what assistance may we receive? 	 I tafa o te fesoasoani o te kau agelu, ne a nisi fesoasoani e mafai o maua ne tatou?


However, in subsequent issues of this journal, we have observed that Christ’s complying with Satan’s request could have resulted in Jesus’ suicide. 	 Kae i fakamatalaga fakamuli ifo, ko oti ne iloilo aka ne tatou me moi ne fakalogo a Keliso ki te fakamolemole a Satani, penei ne iku atu loa ki te tamate ne Iesu a ia eiloa.


They left Jehovah, the sure source of blessing, guidance, and protection. 	 Ne tiakina ne latou a Ieova, te māfuaga tonu o fakamanuiaga, takitakiga, mo puipuiga.


Does it bear little wheat stalks? 	 E mata, e ‵fua mai i ei a tamā kau saito?


Moses spent his early years in the care of his mother, who carefully taught him about the true God, Jehovah. 	 Ne tausi faka‵lei ne tena mātua a Mose i te taimi ne fatoā fanau mai ei, kae ne akoako faka‵lei ne tou fafine a ia e uiga ki te Atua tonu ko Ieova.


(Hosea 12:6) Israel’s inhabitants could provide evidence of a repentant return to Jehovah by displaying loving-kindness, by exercising justice, and by ‘hoping in God constantly.’ 	 (Hosea 12:6) Ne mafai ne tino Isalaelu o tuku atu se fakamaoniga o te lotou fia ‵foki atu mo te loto sala‵mo ki a Ieova mai te fakaasiatuga o te alofa atafai, te fai mea tonu mo te ‘fakatalitali io me ko te fakamoe‵moe faeloa ki te Atua.’


(Matt. 11:15; 13:43; Mark 4:23; Luke 14:35) Yes, we need to “listen and get the sense” of what we hear in order to progress in our understanding of the pure language.—Matt. 15:10; Mark 7:14. 	 (Luka 14:35; Mataio 11:15; 13:43; Maleko 4:23) E tonu, e ‵tau mo tatou o “faka‵logo” ko te mea ke “malama‵lama” tatou i mea kolā e lagona ne tatou ke gasolo aka ei ‵tou malamalama i te ‵gana ‵ma.—Mataio 15:10; Maleko 7:14.


They simply do not know Jehovah. 	 E se iloa ne latou a Ieova.


He also relates that in an effort to appease the Persian overlords, Shushanik’s husband Varsken, a governor of the Georgian Kingdom of Kartli, abandoned “Christianity,” converted to Persian Zoroastrianism, and demanded that his wife do the same. 	 E fakaasi mai foki ne ia me i se taumafaiga ne fai ke fakafilemu a te pule masei o Pelesia, te avaga a Shushanik ko Varsken, ne tiakina ne te kovana o te malo o Georgia i Kartli a te “lotu Kelisiano,” ‵fuli ki te lotu Zoroastre, kae fakatonu atu ki tena avaga ke fai foki penā.


Because the foretold “sudden destruction” has not yet occurred. 	 Me i te ‘fakaseaiga fakapoi o latou’ e seki tupu.


I was an only child, and I could not seem to get the comfort and support that I wanted so much. 	 Ko au fua tokotasi i oku mātua, kae ne seki mafai o maua ne au se fakamafanafanaga mo se fesoasoani telā ne manakogina malosi ne au.


What challenges do young ones face in displaying kindness to schoolmates? 	 Ne a mea faiga‵ta e fe‵paki mo talavou i te fakaasiatuga o te alofa atafai ki tama‵liki i te akoga?


How is ‘a lesser one among us the one that is great’? 	 E fai pefea a te ‘tino sē taulia i a tatou mo fai te ‵toe tino tafasili i te maluga’?


Like his Father, Jesus was moved with pity for people who were in spiritual need. 	 E pelā mo tena Tamana, ne alofa malosi a Iesu ki tino kolā ne ma‵tiva faka-te-agaga.


(Isaiah 55:11) We can have full confidence that Jehovah’s “word” always comes true. 	 (Isaia 55:11) E mafai eiloa o tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou me e taunu eiloa a “muna” a Ieova.


How has Jehovah’s Servant brought “a righteous standing to many”? 	 Ne aumai pefea ne te Tavini a Ieova “se tulaga amiotonu” ki tino e tokouke?


With her is Ruth, who faces what may be the most important decision of her life. 	 A Luta telā e ‵nofo fakatasi atu mo ia, ne fakafesagai atu ki se fakaikuga tāua i tena olaga.


Jesus needed no further credentials. 	 Ne seki manakogina ne Iesu a nisi fakamaoniga.


Jesus is the Mediator of that covenant, and by his death, he provided the sacrifice needed to validate it.—Luke 22:20; Heb. 9:15. 	 A Iesu ko te Sokoga o te feagaiga tenā, kae e auala i tena mate, ne tuku mai ei ne ia te taulaga e manakogina ke fakamautinoa aka ei te mea tenā.—Luka 22:20; Epelu 9:15.


Flirting—or responding to it—can lead to becoming a victim of adultery 	 [Ata i te itulau e 32] Fakatāgata io me ko te fakafāfine—io me ko te tali ki ei—e mafai o iku atu ki te faiga o te amioga ko te mulilua


9, 10. What situation today makes it vital always to keep in mind the corrupting power of wrong fleshly desires? 	 9, 10. Se a te tulaga i aso nei e tāua i ei ke masaua faeloa ne tatou te malosi o manakoga ‵se faka-te-foitino?


8 Try to recall an occasion when you were away from bright city lights and looked up into a cloudless night sky. 	 8 Ke mafaufau ki se taimi ne nofo ei koe i se fakai telā e sē uke a moli i ei kae ‵ti aka ou mata ki te lagi i se po manino.


▪ “The urgent sense of personal sin has all but disappeared.”—Newsweek. 	 ▪ “A te kilokiloga e uiga ki te tāua o te agasala io me ko te fakaeteete i a tatou ma agasala ko gasolosolo malie o galo atu.”—Newsweek.


[Picture on page 25] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 19]


The supervisor was greatly surprised. 	 Ne poi masei te takitaki o te matagaluega.


5 Study history. 	 5 Sukesuke ki te tala fakasolopito.


“Who of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his life span?” asked Jesus. 	 “Ko oi se tino i a koutou e mafai ne ia i tona manavase o toe fakasili a tona ola ki se aga e tasi?” ko te fesili a Iesu.


How can reflecting on Jesus’ example give us more courage? 	 E momea aka pefea te lasi o ‵tou loto ‵toa mai i te mafaufau ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu?


God’s orders, on the other hand, are directives, and we readily acknowledge our Creator’s right to direct us. 	 I te suā feitu, a tulafono a te Atua ko ana fakatonuga mautinoa, kae e toka ‵lei tatou o talia a te saolotoga o te ‵tou Māfuaga ke fakatonu ne ia tatou.


How can we strip off and keep off the old personality? 	 E tapale kae ‵pei keatea pefea a uiga mua?


(Matt. 6:9, 10; ftn.) Jesus also urged us to act in harmony with such prayers by “seeking first the kingdom and [God’s] righteousness.”—Matt. 6:33. 	 (Mataio 6:9, 10) Ne fakamalosi mai foki a Iesu ke gasue‵sue tatou e ‵tusa mo ‵tou ‵talo mai te fakamuamua ne tatou a te “Malo [o te Atua] mo tena amiotonu.”—Mataio 6:33.


For Paul, all his efforts and hard work in connection with the good news would amount to nothing if he should somehow fail to finish the course. 	 Ne ‵tau o galue malosi a Paulo ke talai atu te tala ‵lei. Kae ne fai mai a ia me ne mafai fua o sē aoga a taumafaiga katoa māfai e seki fakaoti ne ia te fakatau‵telega.


• The modern-day generation mentioned at Matthew 24:34 is made up of whom? 	 • Ko oi e aofia i te kautama telā e faipati ki ei te Mataio 24:34 i aso nei?


But listen to his prayer to God: “O that in Sheol you would conceal me, that you would keep me secret until your anger turns back, that you would set a time limit for me and remember me! 	 Kae fakalogo mai la ki tena ‵talo ki te Atua, penei: “Aku muna eiloa ke fakamuni ne koe au i te lalolagi o tino mate; tuku mai au ke muni ke oko ki te taimi e gata ei tou kaitaua, tena, ko onoono ei koe ki se taimi e toe masaua mai au.


Though Jehovah had not yet given a written law against adultery and no divine sentence was prescribed for having relations with another man’s wife, Joseph was aware of the principles of God-ordained marital faithfulness. 	 14 E ‵kese mai i ei, ne aofia foki ne Iesu i tena Lauga i luga i te Mauga a fakatakitakiga e lima e uiga ki amioga ‵lei: te kaitaua, te fakaipoipoga mo te ‵talaga o avaga, tautoga, taui ma sui, mo te alofa mo te takalialia.


(Revelation 21:8, 27; 22:15) When we are known to be truthful, others believe what we say; they trust us. 	 (Fakaasiga 21:8, 27; 22:15) Kafai e lauiloa tatou e pelā me ne tino e fai‵pati faeloa ki te mea tonu, ka tali‵tonu a nisi tino ki a tatou.


For example, animal sacrifices were important because they were then part of the worship rendered to Jehovah by his people. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e tāua ‵ki a taulaga manu i te taimi tenā me ne fai pelā me se vaega o te tapuakiga e fai ne ana tino ki a Ieova.


There is no certainty about what tomorrow will bring. 	 Ko se iloa atu foki me ne a mea ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua.


Moreover, we are assured: “It will turn out well with those fearing the true God.” 	 E se gata i ei, e fakamautinoa mai penei ki a tatou: “Kafai e fakalogo io me mataku koe ki te Atua, kae ka tokagamalie tou olaga.”


You will be able to do that over a long life—“like the days of a tree.” 	 Ka fai ne koe a mea konā i se olaga leva ‵ki—“e pela me ne lakau.”


He had been taught “from infancy” by his mother and grandmother. 	 Ne akoako a ia ne tena mātua mo tena tupuna fafine talu mai tena “folikiga.”


IN EVERYDAY LIFE 	 I ASO TAKITASI O TE OLAGA


After all, Jesus mirrored his Father so perfectly that he could say: “He that has seen me has seen the Father also.” 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e soko mate eiloa a Iesu ki tena Tamana i se auala ‵lei katoatoa telā ne mafai ei o fai mai tou tagata: “Ko te tino ko kilo ki a au, ko kilo foki ki te Tamana.”


(Luke 8:1) Jesus also performed many powerful works—feeding the crowds, taming the elements, curing the sick, and raising the dead. 	 (Luka 8:1) Ne fai foki ne Iesu a galuega ‵mana e uke—mai te fagaiga o te vaitino, te fakamalūga o te matagi, faka‵leiga o ma‵saki o tino, mo te faka‵tuakaga o tino ‵mate.