12 First, each one was responsible to be a witness of Jehovah, preaching the good news of the Kingdom. 	 12 Muamua la, e fai a tino taki tokotasi e pelā me ne molimau ki a Ieova, mai te talai atu o te tala ‵lei o te Malo.


Since I had little secular education, I worked on farms. 	 Ona ko au ne seki akoga ‵lei, ne galue ei au i te tausiga o manu.


The next article will consider two additional traps, or snares, of Satan. 	 Ka faipati mai a te suā mataupu ki malei fakaopoopo e lua, io me ko matāsele a Satani.


The Lure of Luck 	 Te Malei o te Manuia


3 There are numerous Bible examples showing that the world’s view of greatness leads to ruin. 	 3 E uke ‵ki eiloa a tala i te Tusi Tapu e fakaasi mai i ei te kilokiloga a te lalolagi e uiga ki te takutakua kolā ne iku atu ki te malaia.


Jehovah will give his servant as “a light of the nations.” 	 Ka tuku atu ne Ieova tena tavini e pelā me se “mainaga ki malo.”


Quietly, Elisha sent his attendant to anoint Israel’s army chief, Jehu, as the new king. 	 Ne uga lēmū atu ne Elisaia tena tino fesoasoani ke fano o fakaeke te pule o te kautau o Isalaelu, ko Ieu, e pelā me ko te tupu fou.


He recalls: “Our brief conversation was enough to give me renewed courage. 	 Ana muna: “A te tamā sau‵talaga a maua ko lava eiloa i ei ke toe fakamalosi aka toku loto toa.


(Psalm 111:2; Job 26:12-14) Furthermore, as Jehovah reminded Job, animals testify to His strength. 	 (Salamo 111:2; Iopu 26:12-14) Kae e pelā mo te mea ne fakamasaua atu ne Ieova ki a Iopu, e fakamaoni mai foki ne manu a Tena malosi.


The psalmist wrote: “Blessed is every one that feareth Jehovah, that walketh in his ways.”—Psalm 128:1, American Standard Version. 	 Ne tusi mai te faisalamo: “Amutia a latou kolā e faka‵logo [“ma‵taku,” NW] ki te Aliki, ko latou kolā e ola i ana fakatonuga.”—Salamo 128:1.


“Do not say the same things over and over again,” he counseled. 	 Ne polopoloki atu a ia, penei: “Sa fakaukeuke otou pati.”


18 Even now in the Christian congregation, we have peaceful conditions. 	 18 E maua foki ne tatou te tulaga filemu i aso nei i loto i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


18 Following the inauguration of the Memorial, the apostles become involved in a heated argument over which one of them is the greatest. 	 18 Ko oti te faiga o te Fakamanatuga, kae ne ‵numi fakatasi te kau apositolo i se kinauga me ko oi e sili i a latou.


(Read 1 Corinthians 14:9, 11.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Kolinito 14:9, 11.)


[Pictures on page 15] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 19]


And Priscilla and Aquila used their time to explain “the way of God more accurately” to others. 	 Kae ne fakaaoga ne Pisila mo Akuila a la taimi ke fakamatala “faka‵lei atu . . . a auala o te Atua” ki nisi tino.


This and other Bible verses convinced me that our heavenly Father is merciful and wants to heal the wounds of those who repent of their mistakes. 	 E fakatalitonu mai ki a au i te fuaiupu tenei mo nisi fuaiupu aka i te Tusi Tapu me i te ‵tou Tamana i te lagi e alofa fakamagalo, kae manako o faka‵lei a pa‵kiaga o latou kolā e sala‵mo ki olotou mea ‵se ne fai.


Let it be our determination to continue worshiping at his great spiritual temple, filling it with still more “desirable things” until Jehovah says that our work has been completed. 	 Ke na fatuaki aka ‵tou loto ke tumau tatou i te tapuaki atu i tena faletapu sili i te feitu faka-te-agaga, kae ke laku mai faeloa a nisi “koloa tāua” ki loto i ei ke oko eiloa ki te taimi ko fai mai ei a Ieova me ko palele te ‵tou galuega.


They have to support a paid clergy, as well as a multitude of other employees. 	 E isi ne olotou faifeau mo nisi tino ga‵lue e tokouke kolā e ‵togi.


If we find ourselves in a dispute with our Christian brother, let us pray in faith and “seek peace,” bearing in mind Abraham’s example of loving consideration.—1 Peter 3:10-12. 	 Kafai e isi se kinauga i te va o tatou mo ‵tou taina Kelisiano, ke na ‵talo atu mo te fakatuanaki kae “salasala ki te filemu,” kae masaua te fakaakoakoga a Apelaamo mai te mafaufau ki nisi tino.—1 Petelu 3:10-12.


Make liberal use of the Scriptures 	 Ke fakaaoga faeloa te Tusi Tapu


In part, he pleaded: “O our God, will you not execute judgment upon them? 	 I tena ‵talo, ne fakamolemole atu a ia: “A koe ko te motou Atua!


What about you? 	 Kae e a koe?


Rather, may we continue to have intense love for Jehovah, his Word, and our brothers. 	 I lō te fai penā, ke na tumau eiloa tatou i te fakaasi atu o te alofa ‵loto ki a Ieova, tena Muna, mo ‵tou taina.


(Ps. 23:2-4) As a youth, David was a shepherd, and he took very good care of his father’s sheep. 	 (Salamo 23:2-4) A Tavita se tausi mamoe i te taimi koi talavou ei, kae ne tausi faka‵lei eiloa ne ia a mamoe a tena tamana.


SONGS: 124, 79 	 PESE: 124, 79


May we, therefore, be determined to give him our heartfelt praise forever. 	 Tela la, ke na avatu eiloa ne tatou mo te loto kātoa ana vikiga ki te se-gata-mai.


We do that because we want others to feel as attracted to that person and his qualities as we are. 	 E fai tatou penā me e ma‵nako tatou ke tosina atu foki a loto o nisi tino ki te tino tenā mo ana uiga e pelā eiloa mo tatou.


When We Stumble 	 Te Taimi ko Vāi‵vai ei Tatou


The experience of many says yes. 	 E fakaasi mai i mea ne ‵tupu ki tino e tokouke me e mafai eiloa o manuia.


10 Since we are imperfect, it can be a challenge to produce spiritual fruitage, avoid the works of the flesh, and resist the pressure exerted by Satan’s world. 	 10 Ona ko te sē ‵lei katoatoa o tatou, e mafai eiloa o faigata ke fakamalosi aka a fuataga o te agaga, ‵kalo keatea mai manakoga faka-te-foitino, kae ‵teke atu foki ki fakamalosiga mai te lalolagi a Satani.


I had to make an honest evaluation of my heart. 	 Ne ‵tau o fai ne au mo te fakamaoni se iloiloga ki toku loto.


• Why should we counteract our selfish tendencies? 	 • Kaia e ‵tau ei o ‵teke atu tatou ki te manatu fakapito?


We can do this by displaying sincere respect for the person to whom we are preaching and by showing genuine interest in his or her particular background and thinking.—1 Corinthians 9:20-23. 	 E mafai o fai penā mai te fakaasiatuga o te āva tonu ki te tino telā e talai tatou ki ei mo te fakaasiatuga o te amanaia tonu ki ana manatu mo te tulaga o tena olaga.—1 Kolinito 9:20-23.


18 In 1919 a service director was appointed in each congregation that asked to be organized for field service. 	 18 I te 1919, ne ‵tofi aka se tino pule i te galuega talai i fakapotopotoga takitasi ke fakatoka ne latou a te galuega talai.


If we are not careful, however, secular work could interfere with our worship. 	 Kae kafai e se fakaeteete tatou, e mafai o fakalavelave mai a te galuega ‵togi ki ‵tou tapuakiga.


16 Consider the young brother referred to at the beginning of the preceding article. 	 16 Mafaufau la ki te taina talavou telā ne fakasino atu ki ei i te kamataga o te mataupu mai mua.


As the steward “in charge of the house”—presumably that of Hezekiah—Shebna had considerable authority. 	 E pelā me ko te situati “telā ko te pule o te fale” o Hesekia—ne maua ne Sepina se tulaga pule.


13 In accepting Jehovah’s authority, we need to guard against an independent spirit. 	 13 I te taliaga o te pulega a Ieova, e ‵tau o ‵teke atu tatou ki te uiga fia tu tokotasi.


(John 18:10, 11) Later, however, Peter succumbed to fear and denied even knowing Jesus Christ. 	 (Ioane 18:10, 11) Kae fakamuli ifo, ne takavale a Petelu i te mataku kae ne fakafiti me e se iloa ne ia a Iesu Keliso.


He is sure that he will awake, for his past experiences have made him absolutely confident that he can trust in God’s unfailing support. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ka ala mai a ia, ona ko mea ne ‵tupu ki a ia i taimi mua e fai ei ke talitonu katoatoa a ia ki te ‵lago atu o te Atua ki a ia.


They serve in areas where more Kingdom proclaimers are needed. 	 E tavini atu nei latou i koga kolā e lasi te manakogina o tino talai o te Malo i ei.


Love for the elders, coupled with respect for their work, will help us to be obedient and submissive to their direction. 	 Te alofa ki toeaina, fakatasi mo te āva ki olotou galuega, ka fesoasoani mai ke faka‵logo tatou ki olotou fakatonuga.


He attracted the attention of Potiphar’s wife, who tried to seduce him. 	 Ne kamata o fiafai te avaga a Potifala ki a ia, kae ne fai atu ki tou tagata ke na ‵moe laua.


Without hesitation, they declare: “Let it become known to you, O king, that your gods are not the ones we are serving, and the image of gold that you have set up we will not worship.” 	 E aunoa mo te fakatalave, ne fai atu latou: “Ka ko matou e se mafai eiloa o tapuaki atu ki tou atua, io me ifo ki te tupua aulo tenā ne fakatu aka ne koe.”


During all that time, God’s will was not being done on earth in general. 	 I te taimi kātoa eiloa tenā, ne seki fai eiloa te loto o te Atua i te lalolagi kātoa.


Months passed. 	 Ne ‵teka atu ne nāi masina.


“Every good gift and every perfect present is from . . . the Father.”—JAS. 	 “A meaalofa ‵lei katoatoa e maua katoa mai . . . te Tamana.”—IAKO.


13 Wives who have become believers have won over their husbands by their Christlike conduct. 	 13 Ko oti ne manumalo a fāfine a‵vaga tali‵tonu i olotou avaga sē tali‵tonu, e auala i olotou amioga pelā mo Keliso.


8 Another identifying feature of true worship is respect for God’s Word, the Bible. 	 8 A te suā fakailoga o te tapuakiga tonu ko te āva ki te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu.


13, 14. (a) What serious action did the Corinthian congregation take, and why? (b) What was the effect of the disfellowshipping action? 	 13, 14. (a) Se a te fakalavelave lasi ne fakafesagai ki ei a te fakapotopotoga i Kolinito, kae kaia? (e) Se a te aoga o te fakateaga o se tino mai te fakapotopotoga?


9 How unwise it would be to seek to fulfill these desires in a way contrary to godly wisdom. 	 9 Se mea valea ke ‵teke atu tatou ki te takitakiga a te Atua kae taumafai o ‵sala atu ki mea e ma‵nako tatou ki ei.


Margaret feels that her marriage suffered as a result of that divisive tactic. 	 E manatu aka a Margaret me ne fakafanoanoa a tena olaga avaga ona ko te aofaga fakamavaevae tino tenā.


While imprisoned, Paul gives personal attention to a runaway slave, Onesimus, ‘to whom he became a father while in prison bonds,’ and sends him back to his master. 	 A koi nofo a ia i te falepuipui, ne fesoasoani atu a Paulo ki se tavini telā ne tele, ko Onosemu, ‘telā ko oti ne fai a Paulo mo fai tena tamana i tena ‵peiga i te falepuipui,’ kae toe fakafoki atu tou tagata ki tena matai.


Put simply, we cannot be certain whether Jesus actually stood in the temple or he did so only by means of a vision. 	 E se mautinoa i a tatou me ko Iesu ne tu tonu atu eiloa i te faletapu io me i te mea tenā se fakaasiga fua.


In this regard, Jesus’ half brother, the disciple James, wrote: “When under trial, let no one say: ‘I am being tried by God.’ 	 Ona ko te mea tenei, ne tusi mai te afa taina o Iesu, ko te soko ko Iakopo: “Kafai e fakaosoosogina se tino, ke sa manatu ake pelā, ‘Au ko fakaosoosogina ne te Atua.’


Why does “the faithful and discreet slave” deserve our loyalty? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o fakamaoni tatou ki “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto”?


(Eph. 4:22-24) Do you see in their counsel Jehovah’s efforts to prepare you for life in the new world under the rule of his Son? 	 (Efeso 4:22-24) Kafai e tuku atu ne toeaina a pati polopoloki, masaua me e fakaaoga latou ne Ieova ke fakatoka koe ke ola i te lalolagi fou.


Then they proceed to the next house. 	 Ko olo atu ei ki te suā fale.


You may use examples from your listener’s experience. 	 E mafai o fakaaogā ne koe a mea kolā e masani ki ei te tino tenā.


As is true of the remnant of this group alive today, their existence on earth was not permanent. 	 Me i te ‵toega o te potukau tenei kolā koi ola i aso nei, ka sē ola i te lalolagi ki te se-gata-mai.


Or your situation may seem to limit you as to helping them, thus limiting the satisfaction you could get. 	 Io me e se uke a mea e mafai ne koe o fai ke fesoasoani atu ei ki a latou, telā ko se kātoa te fiafia telā e maua ne koe i ei.


Later, I returned to Karachi and served with Henry Finch and Harry Forrest, newly arrived missionaries from Gilead School. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne toe foki atu au ki Karachi kae ne tavini fakatasi mo Henry Finch mo Harry Forrest, ne misionale ‵fou mai te Akoga i Kiliata.


Is it not best under such circumstances to end the marriage? 	 E a, e ‵lei atu ke na ‵tala aka te avaga i se vaegā taimi penā?


30 For Young People—God Is Impartial 	 Novema 22-28, 2010 Te ‵Tou Takitaki i Aso Nei


How should the older men view the flock? 	 E ‵tau o pefea te kilokiloga a toeaina ki te lafu?


• If two Christians marry in a civil ceremony, what might they decide to have soon afterward? 	 • Kafai ne fakaipoipo se tokolua i te malo, se a te mea e mafai o fai ne laua mai tua ifo i ei?


The spiritual instruction presented at our meetings is an important way that Jehovah provides enlightenment today. 	 A akoakoga faka-te-agaga kolā e tuku sāle mai i ‵tou fakatasiga se auala tāua ‵ki telā e tuku mai ei ne Ieova te mainaga i aso nei.


But they are allowed to burn where they are, . . . they and the references to the Divine Name which are in them.” 	 Kae ne ‵sunu eiloa ne latou i so se koga e maua i ei . . . mo nisi mea aka kolā e ‵lago atu ki te Igoa o te Atua.”


(Genesis 2:2) After the Israelites left Egypt in 1513 B.C.E., Jehovah miraculously provided manna for them in the wilderness. 	 (Kenese 2:2) Mai tua o te tiakinaga ne te kau Isalaelu a Aikupito i te 1513 T.L.M., ne tuku fakavavega atu ne Ieova a te manai ki a latou i te koga lavaki.


The booklet Good News for People of All Nations, released in 2004, has already been instrumental in spreading the Kingdom hope by its simple, positive message in numerous languages.—See the article “Good News for People of All Nations,” on page 32. 	 A te tamā tusi ko te Good News For People of All Nations [Te Tala ‵Lei mō Tino Mai Fenua Katoa], telā ne ‵tala mai i te 2004, ko aogā malosi nei i te fakasalalauatuga o te fakamoemoega o te Malo e auala i te fekau faigofie kae aogā i ‵gana e uke.


He is a God of love and is abundant in loving-kindness and truth. 	 E ‵fonu a ia i te alofa kae ko te Atua foki o te munatonu.


How will she pay her bills? 	 Ka ‵togi pefea ne ia a lā pili?


(Judg. 6:15) After he accepted Jehovah’s assignment, Gideon made sure that he thoroughly understood what was required, and he looked to Jehovah for guidance. 	 (Fama. 6:15) I te taliaga ne ia te galuega a Ieova, ne fakamautinoa aka ne Kitiona me e malamalama ‵lei a ia i mea kolā ne fakatonu atu ki a ia, kae ne kilo atu a ia ki a Ieova mō se takitakiga.


Take time to reflect on what you read. 	 Ke fakaavanoa a taimi ke mafaufau ‵loto ki mea ne faitau ne koe.


14 Interestingly, when we show loving personal interest in others, we may actually let go of some of our own negative feelings. 	 14 Se mea fakafiafia, me kafai e fakaasi atu ne tatou a te fiafia mo te atafai tonu ki nisi tino, e mafai eiloa o fakapuli atu a ‵tou nisi lagonaga sē ‵lei.


13 In spite of his changed circumstances, Barzillai did what he could to support Jehovah’s appointed king. 	 13 Faitalia a mafulifuliga i tena olaga, ne fai ne Pasilai so se mea e mafai ne ia ke ‵lago atu ki te tupu fakaekegina a Ieova.


A Story That Matters 3 	 Se Tala e Tāua ‵Ki 3


DELEGATING has a longer history than has planet Earth. 	 E ISI se tino ko leva ne fai ne ia te mea tenei a koi tuai o faite a te paneta ko te lalolagi.


(Eccl. 7:7) But instead of judging them, let us show insight and compassion. 	 (Fai. 7:7) Kae i lō te fakamasino io me ‵losi atu ki a latou, ke fakaasi atu ne tatou te malamalama mo te atafai.


He was to be an example in conduct. 	 Ne ‵tau o fai a ia mo fai se fakaakoakoga ‵lei i mea tau amioga.


In the months that followed, Hitoshi became downhearted over his employment prospects. 	 I nai masina mai tua ifo, ne loto vāivāi a Hitoshi ona ko ana fakamoemoega ke maua sena galuega.


(John 14:28) Witnesses of Jehovah hold the same views today. 	 (Ioane 14:28) E ‵pau eiloa a te talitonuga a Molimau a Ieova i aso nei.


“Remain in My Love” 	 “Ke Tumau la Koutou i Toku Alofa”


This is widely viewed as vital to success. 	 E ‵kilo atu a tino e tokouke ki ei e pelā me e tāua ke maua mai i ei te manuia.


Do we find that many are not at home when we call? 	 E mata, e iloa ne tatou me e sē ‵nofo atu a tino e tokouke i olotou fale māfai ko āsi atu tatou?


But prisons had not always managed to contain the apostles, including Peter. 	 Kae mai mua atu i ei ne seki mafai o taofi aka a nisi apositolo i loto i te falepuipui, kae ko Petelu se tokotasi mai i a latou konā.


• What hope do Elihu’s words to Job hold out for mankind? 	 • Se a te fakamoemoega telā e tuku mai mō tino katoa i pati a Eliu ki a Iopu?


Other translations say “believe that he is real” and “believe that he exists.” 	 E fai mai a nisi ‵fuliga ke “talitonu i a ia se tino tonu” mo te “talitonu me e ola eiloa a ia.”


Sodom? 	 Lehopota?


(Mark 1:23-28; 5:2-8, 15) If some people become angry and shout at us when we are engaging in the ministry, we similarly need to exercise restraint, and we should endeavor to handle such a situation in a kind and tactful manner.—Colossians 4:6. 	 (Maleko 1:23-28; 5:2-8, 15) Kafai ko kamata o kaitaūa kae paka‵laga mai a nisi tino i te taimi e olo atu ei tatou i te galuega talai, e ‵tau foki o kufaki tatou, kae e taumafai o tali atu i se auala poto kae atafai.—Kolose 4:6.


While returning home in his chariot, he was reading a copy of the writings of the prophet Isaiah when Philip, a disciple of Christ, met him. 	 I tena auala o toe foki atu i tena kaliota, ne faitau a ia ki se ‵kopi o tusitusiga a te pelofeta ko Isaia i te taimi ne fetaui ei laua mo te soko o Keliso, ko Filipo.


The world has its own powerful, impelling force that foments a course totally opposite of what holy spirit can produce in us. 	 A te mea tenei se malosi telā e fakamalosi ne ia a tino ke fai ne latou a mea kolā e se fetaui eiloa mo te takitakiga a te agaga tapu.


14 Thus, after establishing the facts of the case, the elders had to look at the person, not just the action. 	 14 Tela la, mai tua o te fakamautinoaga o fakamatalaga ‵tonu, ne ‵tau o ‵kilo atu a toeaina ki te tino, e se ko tena mea fua ne fai.


2. What does “dedication” mean in the Bible? Illustrate. 	 2 Se a te uiga o te “tukuatuga” telā e fakaasi mai ne te Tusi Tapu?


Make Jehovah Your Confidence 	 Ke Talitonu Katoatoa ki a Ieova


(Matt. 5:5) Jesus himself is the principal one to inherit our earth, as Psalm 2:8 indicates, and he will have 144,000 corulers in heaven. 	 (Mataio 5:5, Tusi Paia, Samoa) A Iesu ko te tino muamua ke fai mō ia te ‵tou lalolagi, e pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te Salamo 2:8, kae e ‵tusa mo te toko 144,000 a tino kolā ka pule fakatasi mo ia i te lagi.


For Adam was formed first, then Eve.” (1 Timothy 2:12, 13) This does not mean that a woman is to be completely silent at a meeting of the Christian congregation. 	 Me ko Atamu ne faite muamua, kae fakamuli ifo ko Eva.” (1 Timoteo 2:12, 13) E se ko tena uiga me e ‵tau o fifilemu faeloa te fafine i fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


Then they should make a decision in such a way as to maintain a good conscience before God. 	 Ko ‵tau ei o fai ne latou se fakaikuga i se auala telā e fakatumau aka ei se loto lagona ‵lei i mua o te Atua.


15 During the first century, some who listened to Jesus displayed an improper attitude. 	 15 I te senitenali muamua, ne se ‵lei a uiga kolā ne fakaasi atu ne nisi tino kolā ne fakalogo‵logo ki a Iesu.


(Mark 6:31-34) Jesus also exerted himself vigorously in the Kingdom preaching and teaching work. 	 (Maleko 6:31-34) Ne galue fakafi‵ta foki a Iesu i te talaiatuga o te Malo mo te akoako atu.


Nisan corresponds to March/April on our present calendar. 	 E pakū a Nisani ki a Mati/Apelila i te ‵tou kalena i aso nei.


What did the Sabbath law emphasize? 	 Se a te mea ne faka‵mafa mai i te tulafono o te Sapati?


Aware that Jehovah, the “righteous God,” blesses his upright people, we can confidently pray to him through his Son with faith in Jesus’ ransom sacrifice. 	 Mai te iloa atu me i a Ieova te “Atua” amiotonu, e fakamanuia ne ia ana tino fakamaoni, e mafai ne tatou o ‵talo atu ki a ia mo te loto tali‵tonu e auala i tena Tama kae fakatuanaki ki te taulaga togiola a Iesu.


“This Means Everlasting Life” 	 “Tenei Te Uiga O Te Ola Se-gata-mai”


Often, he found himself waiting for his father to come home from work. 	 Ne masani eiloa o faka‵tali tou tagata ki te oko mai o tena tamana mai te galuega.


(Col. 3:16) Jehovah deserves our regular worship through our attendance and participation at theocratic gatherings. 	 (Ko. 3:16) E ‵tau eiloa o maua ne Ieova a tavaega e auala i ‵tou ‵kau faeloa ki fakatasiga kae fai tusaga i ei.


His logic was as unassailable as his emotional appeal was powerful. 	 Ne seki mafai o faka‵segina ana fakamatalaga me ne fakaasi atu foki ana lagonaga i se auala malosi ‵ki.


Gary and Karen started going from religion to religion, looking for those people who wanted to prepare for the end. 	 Ne kamata o ‵kau atu a Gary mo Karen ki lotu kese‵kese, o sala atu ki tino kolā e fakatoka mō te gataga.


Further, he has unlimited ability to control the outcome of events. 	 E se gata i ei, e mafai eiloa o pule atu a ia ki ikuga o mea e ‵tupu.


Who Will Be Resurrected? 	 Ko oi ka Toe‵tu Mai?


She had become spiritually weak right under my nose, and I was too concerned about all my privileges even to notice it.” 	 Ne gasolo ifo o vāivāi tou fafine i te feitu faka-te-agaga i oku mata eiloa, ka ko au ko tō saga malosi ki oku tauliaga, telā ko sē lavea ei ne au.”


1, 2. In contrast with the churches of Christendom, how do Jehovah’s Witnesses view God’s name? 	 1, 2. E ‵kese mai i lotu o Fenua Lotu Kelisiano, e ‵kilo atu pefea a Molimau a Ieova ki te igoa o te Atua?


That message also foretells the unification of God’s people that started to take place during the last days.” 	 Te fekau tenā e ‵valo mai ei te ‵kau fakatasi o tino o te Atua telā ne kamata i te kamataga o aso fakaoti.”


Such a study project may help you to deepen your love and appreciation for Jehovah and Jesus and thus may help you to benefit more fully from the Memorial. 	 A vaegā sukesukega penā e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki a koe ke momea aka te lasi o tou alofa mo tou loto fakafetai ki a Ieova mo Iesu kae mafai foki o maua ne koe a mea aoga e uke mai te Fakamanatuga.


(Song of Solomon 8:4) So try to set reasonable, realistic expectations when it comes to closeness with your stepchildren. 	 (Pese a Solomona 8:4) Tela la, taumafai o fai ne fakamoemoega tonu kae ‵lei māfai e manako koe ke pili malosi atu koe ki au tamaliki fai.


(John 15:19) The term “world” here refers to human society alienated from God. 	 (Ioane 15:19) A te pati “lalolagi” i konei e fakasino atu ki tino kolā ko oti ne ‵vae keatea mai te Atua.


18 Another example of timely, satisfying spiritual food is the book Draw Close to Jehovah, which was released at hundreds of “Zealous Kingdom Proclaimers” District Conventions held around the world in 2002/03. 	 18 A te suā fakamaoniga o te oko mai o mea‵kai faka-te-agaga aogā i te taimi tonu ko te tusi ko te Draw Close to Jehovah, telā ne ‵tala mai i te fia selau o Fono ‵Lasi ko “Tino Talai Kolā e Loto Finafinau” kolā ne fai i te lalolagi kātoa i te 2002 ki te 2003.


For instance, through Moses he said to the nation of Israel as they were about to enter the Promised Land: “Be courageous and strong. . . . 	 E pelā mo ana pati ne fai atu ki tino Isalaelu e auala i a Mose, mai mua faeloa o ulu atu latou ki te Fenua o te Folafolaga: “Ke ma‵losi otou loto kae sā ma‵taku. . . .


The expression “the chief of the magic-practicing priests” merely refers to Daniel’s position as “the chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon.”—Daniel 2:48. 	 A te tugāpati “pule o tino poto i te fakamatalaga o mea ‵tupu io me ko mea fakataulaitu” ne fakasino atu fua ki te tulaga o Tanielu e pelā me se “takitaki o te kau fakatonutonu a te tupu.”—Tanielu 2:48.


For example, the Gospel accounts remind us: “Keep on the watch” (Matthew 24:42; 25:13; Mark 13:35, 37); “prove yourselves ready” (Matthew 24:44); “keep looking, keep awake” (Mark 13:33); “keep ready” (Luke 12:40). 	 E pelā mo fakamasauaga konei i te Tusi Tapu: “Ke matapula‵pula koutou” (Mataio 24:42; 25:13; Maleko 13:35, 37); “e ‵tau koutou o toka” (Mataio 24:44); “ke matapula koutou, kae ke toka foki” (Maleko 13:33); “ke toka koutou” (Luka 12:40).


Not only did Nikolai visit congregations but he also organized the duplication and distribution of our literature. 	 Ne seki asi atu fua a Nikolai ki fakapotopotoga kae ne fakatoka foki ne ia ne ‵kopi o ‵tou tusi kae tufatufa atu.


(Matthew 17:20) A huge camel trying to squeeze through the eye of a sewing needle—how well that illustrates the difficulty facing a rich person who tries to serve God while holding on to a materialistic life-style! 	 (Mataio 17:20) A te taumafai malosi o se kamela lasi ‵ki ke ulu atu i te pu o te nila—ko fakaasi faka‵lei mai i ei a te faigata ki se tino maumea telā e taumafai ke tavini atu ki te Atua kae koi puke ‵mau eiloa ki te olaga fia maumea!


(Ps. 96:1-3) In such ways, we can maintain integrity, as did the psalmist who sang: “The drawing near to God is good for me. In the Sovereign Lord Jehovah I have placed my refuge.”—Ps. 73:28. 	 (Salamo 96:1-3) I auala penā, e mafai o fakatumau te ‵tou fakamaoni e pelā mo te faisalamo telā ne usu mai, penei: “Kae ki a au, se mea tafasili i te gali te pili ki te Atua.”—Salamo 73:28.


• a quality that we can help one another to cultivate? 	 • fai ei pelā me se uiga telā e mafai ei o fakatau fesoasoani tatou ke ati aka?


Why is Satan likened to a birdcatcher? 	 Kaia e fakatusa ei a Satani ki se tino fai manu?


“If you take the gold one, you will have twice as much money!” 	 “Kafai e puke ne koe te sene aulo, ka uke atu fakafia au tupe!”


Jesus said: “No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “E seai se tino e mafai o tavini ki matai e tokolua, me ka takalialia a ia ki te tino e tokotasi kae alofa ki te suā tino, io me ka ‵piki a ia ki te tino e tokotasi kae ka manatu fatauva ki te suā tino.


2 As God’s servants, all of us need to give priority to our spiritual health and that of our family. 	 2 E pelā me ne tavini a te Atua, e ma‵nako katoa tatou o fakamuamua a ‵tou ola ‵lei faka-te-agaga e penā foki mo ‵tou kāiga.


I was moved to a location several hours away from my family, and since I was only five years old, I was terrified. 	 Ne fanatu au ki se koga telā e nofo ki nai itula te ‵mao mai toku kāiga, kae ona ko te mea ko lima fua oku tausaga, ne mataku malosi au.


The ultimate personification of evil, Satan stands in bitter opposition to Jehovah, who personifies love. 	 A te ‵toe tino matagā eiloa, ko Satani, ne ‵teke katoatoa atu ki a Ieova, telā ko te ‵toe tino alofa eiloa.


And it must continue with him, and he must read in it all the days of his life, in order that he may learn to fear Jehovah his God so as to keep all the words of this law and these regulations by doing them; that his heart may not exalt itself above his brothers and that he may not turn aside from the commandment to the right or to the left.”—Deuteronomy 17:18-20. 	 Ko te faiga tena e fakamao ei a ia mai te manatu pela i a ia e sili atu i tino Isalaelu katoa, e mao foki a ia mai te teke atu ki fakatonuga kona a te Aliki.”—Teutelonome 17:18-20.


Indeed, loyalty to Jehovah was the very basis for his loyalty to David. 	 E tonu, a te fakamaoni o Ionatana ki a Ieova ne fakavae ki ei tena fakamaoni ki a Tavita.


Later, the resurrected Jesus appeared to Saul. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne fakasae atu a Iesu telā ko oti ne toetu aka ki a Saulo.


Granted, living indefinitely on others’ generosity may erode the self-respect of the refugees and may damage their relationships with other brothers. 	 E tonu, a te tumau i te fakalagolago ki te kaimalie o nisi tino e mafai o fakaseaoga ei a te āva ki tino fakaa‵lofa kae e fakamasei foki ei te lotou fesokotakiga mo nisi taina.


These “other sheep” freely choose to exercise faith in “the blood of the Lamb” and get baptized in symbol of their dedication to Jehovah. 	 E maua eiloa ne “nisi mamoe” a te saolotoga ke fai te lotou filifiliga ke fakaasi atu te lotou fakatuanaki ki te “toto o te Tamā Mamoe” kae papatiso foki ke fakamailoga ei te lotou tukuatuga ki a Ieova.


Not on the Scriptures, but on “the framework of a philosophy and world view quite different from the thought world of Jesus and the earliest church.” 	 E se mai te Tusi Tapu kae mai “i mataupu silisili e uiga ki te tulaga o te lalolagi telā e ‵kese mai i te kilokiloga a Iesu mo te lotu i te kamataga.”


• What can help us have a positive view of our congregation’s territory? 	 1, 2. (a) Kaia e se fia‵fia ei a tino e tokouke? (e) Se a te fiafia, kae e maua pefea ne tatou te fiafia tenā? 3.


God is very concerned about your life and the lives of your loved ones. 	 E amanaia tonu a te Atua ki ‵tou ola mo ou tino pele katoa.


He likened himself to a nobleman who went away for a long time and returned with power to rule as king. 	 Ne fakatusa ne ia a ia eiloa ki se tagata maluga telā ne fanatu keatea mō se taimi leva ‵ki kae toe foki mai mo te malosi ke pule e pelā me se tupu.


Paul declared: “Forasmuch as I am, in reality, an apostle to the nations, I glorify my ministry.” 	 E fai mai a Paulo: “Au se apositolo mo tino o fenua fakaa‵tea, kae fakamatamata faeloa au ki taku galuega.”


According to Jesus, how did the scribes and Pharisees show a careless disregard for life? 	 E pelā mo pati a Iesu, ne fakaasi atu pefea ne failautusi mo Falesaio a te sē fakatāua ne latou o te ola?


It is a tree of life to those taking hold of it, and those keeping fast hold of it are to be called happy.” 	 A latou kola e maua ne latou te poto e fiafia; kae maua foki ne latou te ola.”


We face what challenge, giving rise to what questions? 	 Se a te tulaga faigata e fepaki mo tatou, kae ne a fesili e ‵sae aka i ei?


2 Jesus starts his discourse—the Sermon on the Mount—by showing that happiness results from having a good relationship with God. 	 2 Ne kamata ne Iesu tena lauga—te Lauga i luga i te mauga—mai te fakaasi atu o te fiafia telā e iku mai i te mauaga o se fesokotakiga ‵lei mo te Atua.


(Matthew 5:23, 24; 18:15-17) The advice in God’s Word is inspired, perfect. 	 (Mataio 5:23, 24; 18:15-17) A te fakatakitakiga i te Muna a te Atua e malosi, kae ‵lei katoatoa.


8 In dense darkness it is impossible to see anything. 	 E mafai o galo atu te lotou atamai ke faka‵kese aka te munatonu mai akoakoga ‵se, mo te mea ‵lei mai te mea masei.


For six months, I was assigned to travel to one school after another—but without Mary. 	 E ‵tusa mo te ono masina, ne ‵tofi ei au ke malaga ki akoga taki tasi —kae nofo a Mary.


He also warned: “If seven times Cain is to be avenged, then Lamech seventy times and seven.”—Genesis 4:10, 19, 23, 24. 	 Ne fai mai foki a ia: “Kafai e fakafitu te taui ki te tino e ta ne ia a Kaino, e fakafitu sefulu fitu te taui ki te tino e tamate ne ia au.”—Kenese 4:10, 19, 23, 24.


CONSTRUCTION 	 GALUEGA FAKATU‵TU


We are not able to go up against the people, because they are stronger than we are.”—Numbers 13:27, 28, 31. 	 E se lava te ‵tou malosi o faitaua ki fenua konā; a tino i konā e ma‵losi atu i a tatou.”—Numela 13:27, 28, 31.


(Ephesians 2:1-3) These statements and others like them are in harmony with the apostle John’s words: “The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.”—1 John 5:19. 	 (Efeso 2:1-3) E fetaui ‵lei a tugāpati konā mo nisi muā‵gana kolā e tai ‵pau mo pati konei a Ioane: “Te lalolagi katoa ko i lalo i te pule a te Tino Masei.”—1 Ioane 5:19.


We Need Boldness 	 E ‵Tau mo Tatou o Loto ‵Toa


The world is alienated from Jehovah and ruled by a cruel god who enslaves people. 	 E ‵vae keatea te lalolagi mai i a Ieova kae e pulegina ne se atua masei telā e fakapologa ne ia a tino.


Describe the role of holy spirit in helping us to cope with our problems. 	 Fakamatala mai te tulaga o te agaga tapu i te fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke fakafesagai atu ki ‵tou fakalavelave.


(Proverbs 19:11) Parents gain insight into their children’s behavior by recalling that at one time they too used to “speak as a babe, to think as a babe, to reason as a babe.” (1 Corinthians 13:11) Parents, can you remember bothering your mother or father to give in to a childish request? 	 (Faataoto 19:11) E mafai o maina ‵lei a mātua i uiga o olotou tama‵liki māfai e masaua ne latou me ne ‘fai‵pati foki latou e pelā me ne tama‵liki, mafau‵fau e pelā me ne tama‵liki, kae fakavasega foki ne latou a mea e pelā me ne tama‵liki.’ (1 Kolinito 13:11) Mātua, e mata, koi masaua ne koutou a te taimi ne fakafi‵ta sāle ei ne koutou otou mātua io me ko otou tamana ki manakoga va‵lea fakatamaliki?


Are you one of them? 	 E mata, a koe se tokotasi i a latou?


What especially set true Christians apart from imitation ones? 	 Se a te mea tāua ne lavea atu ei te tu ‵kese o Kelisiano ‵tonu mai Kelisiano ‵loi?


(Ezek. 21:27; Acts 2:29-36) As James pointed out at that historic meeting, this prophecy of Amos was being fulfilled in the gathering of Kingdom heirs from both Jews and Gentiles. 	 (Eseki. 21:27; Galu. 2:29-36) E pelā mo pati a Iakopo ne fai i te fono fakapito a latou, ne fakataunu a te valoaga a Amosa tenei i te taimi ne fakamaopoopo mai ei a sui pule o te Malo mai tino Iutaia mo Fenua Fakaa‵tea.


Perhaps we take this precious gift of God for granted. 	 E se taumate e manatu ma‵ma tatou ki te meaalofa tāua tenei mai te Atua.


(1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Colossians 3:5-10) The motivation for such changes is repentance—deep regret over our former life course and a strong determination to please Jehovah. 	 (1 Kolinito 6:9-11; Kolose 3:5-10) A te mea telā e fakamalosi aka i ei tatou ke fai a ‵fuliga penā ko te salamo—ko te salamo tonu ki ‵tou olaga mua mo te loto malosi o fakafiafia atu ki a Ieova.


But she was barren, and this distressed her. 	 Kae e seki mafai o fanafanau a ia, kae ne fakafanoanoa atu ki a ia te mea tenei.


In every other issue, the public edition of The Watchtower contains the study project “For Our Young People.” 	 I lomiga katoa o The Watchtower mō tino katoa, e aofia i ei se mataupu mō sukesukega penei “For Our Young People.”


Yes, they had shown exemplary faith and perseverance. 	 E tonu, ko oti ne fakaasi atu ne latou te fakatuanaki mo te loto mau telā e ‵lei ‵ki eiloa.


Those who have done so have reaped rich dividends spiritually, as shown by the following experiences.—Proverbs 19:17. 	 A tino kolā ne fai ne latou te mea tenā ko oti ne maua ne latou te taui mai te maumea faka-te-agaga, e pelā mo tala konei.—Faataoto 19:17.


The organization may occasionally make adjustments to address the needs of our activity as Kingdom proclaimers. 	 E fai ne te fakapotopotoga a Ieova a fakamafulifuliga i nāi taimi o fesoasoani mai ke talai atu ne tatou a te tala ‵lei i te ‵toe auala magoi.


18 Seeing how Jehovah on different occasions supported and protected his faithful servants in the past should build our faith and trust in him today. 	 18 A te lavea ne tatou o te auala ne ‵lago kae puipui ei ne Ieova ana tavini fakamaoni i taimi kese‵kese i aso ko ‵teka, e ‵tau o ati aka ei te ‵tou fakatuanaki mo te ‵tou tali‵tonu ki a ia i aso nei.


What statements by Jesus show that Israel was rejected as Jehovah’s dedicated nation? 	 Ne a pati a Iesu e fakaasi mai ei me ko tiaki ne Ieova a Isalaelu e pelā me ko tena fenua filifilia?


11 Gaining access to “the secret place” of Jehovah also implies that we have been blessed with the privilege of having developed a personal relationship with him. 	 11 A te fanatu ki “te koga ‵funa” o Ieova e fakauiga foki i ei me ko oti ne fakamanuiagina tatou ki te tauliaga o te atiakaga o se fesokotakiga totino mo ia.


Suffering Begins 	 Ko Kamata a Logo‵maega


One scholar explains: “The argument runs, ‘If A is true, then how much more will B be true also.’” To learn more about how to pray and be heard by God, see chapter 17 of the book What Does the Bible Really Teach? published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ke tauloto ki mea e uke atu ki te auala e ‵tau ei o ‵talo atu kae lagona me te Atua, onoono ki te mataupu e 17 o te tusi ko te Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu? telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova.


(1 Corinthians 7:31; 1 Timothy 6:6-8) When we walk by faith and not by sight, we find joy in the present spiritual paradise. 	 (1 Kolinito 7:31; 1 Timoteo 6:6-8) Kafai e ola tatou i te fakatuanaki kae se ki mea e lavea ki mata, ka fia‵fia eiloa tatou i te palataiso faka-te-agaga i aso nei.


“He rejected immorality and immediately got out of the way. 	 “Ne ‵teke atu a ia ki faifaiga finalalolagi kae tele fakavave keatea.


Does it line up with the facts? 	 E mata, e isi ne fakamaoniga ‵tonu o te mea tenei?


Many believe that at death some part of the person lives on. 	 E tali‵tonu a tino e tokouke me e isi ne vaega o te tino e ola i te taimi e mate ei.


How is that so? 	 I se auala pefea?


For example, you have confidence in Jesus’ words to the impaled evildoer: “You will be with me in Paradise.” 	 E pelā mo te loto talitonu telā ne maua ne koe ki pati a Iesu ki te pagota telā ne fakasataulo fakatasi laua: “Au e fai atu ki a koe i te aso tenei, ka fakatasi eiloa taua i Palataiso.”


And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. 	 Ka se toe iai ne loimata i olotou mata. Ka se toe iai se mate se fanoanoa se ‵tagi io me se ‵mae.


Straw mixer? 	 Se tagata faite puliki?


Being positive builds up the congregation. 	 A te lavea ne tatou a mea ‵lei i nisi tino e ati aka ei a te fakapotopotoga.


What is your determination with regard to your ministry? 	 Se a te mea ne fakaiku aka ne koe e uiga ki tau galuega talai?


17 Naturally, it takes much courage for Christ’s subjects to remain loyal to their King in the face of persecution. 	 17 E tonu, e ‵tau faeloa o maua ne tino mai lalo i te pulega a Keliso a te loto toa ke tumau i te a‵lofa fakamaoni ki te lotou Tupu māfai ko fe‵paki mo fakasauāga.


By imitating Jesus, we can oppose the Devil and resist temptations. 	 Mai te tautali atu ki a Iesu, e mafai ei o ‵teke atu tatou ki te Tiapolo mo ana fakaosoosoga.


We also refuse to read their literature, watch TV programs that feature them, examine their Web sites, or add our comments to their blogs. 	 E se talia foki ne tatou ke fai‵tau ki olotou tusi, onooono ki polokalame i te TV kolā e aofia i ei latou, sukesuke ki olotou fakatuātusi ‵tonu i te itaneti, io me fai ne ‵tou manatu ki olotou meli i te itaneti.


(Acts 13:2, 4; 16:6, 7) It directed the decision-making process of the apostles and older men in Jerusalem. 	 (Galuega 13:2, 4; 16:6, 7) Ne takitaki foki ne te agaga tapu a fakaikuga kolā ne fai ne apositolo mo toeaina ma‵tua i Ielusalema.


From God you can learn wisdom and love so as to enjoy good relationships with others. 	 E mafai o tauloto ne koe te poto mo te alofa mai te Atua ko te mea ke maua ne koe se vā fealofani ‵lei mo nisi tino.


1, 2. (a) What warning did Jesus give to his followers? (b) Where can we find counsel on how to react to opposition? 	 1, 2. (a) Se a te fakailoaga ke fakaeteete ne tuku atu ne Iesu ki ana soko? (e) Tefea te koga e mafai ei o maua ne tatou a pati fakatonutonu ki te auala e ‵saga atu ei tatou ki ‵tekemaiga?


20 Our children deserve all the time, attention, and effort we can give them. 	 20 E ‵tau o maua ne ‵tou tama‵liki a ‵tou taimi, mo ‵tou taumafaiga katoa kolā e mafai o fai ne tatou mō latou.


Do we? 	 E mata, e penā foki tatou?


There is no middle ground—either you are obedient or you are not.—Rom. 6:16; Heb. 4:12. 	 E ‵tau eiloa koe o filifili—ko koe ke fakalogo io me ikai.—Loma 6:16; Epe. 4:12.


(Rom. 6:15, 16) “If you put the practices of the body to death by the spirit, you will live,” he says.—Rom. 8:13. 	 (Loma 6:15,16) Ne fai atu a ia: “Kafai e ola faka te Agaga, ka tamate ne koutou otou uiga agasala, ka ola ei foki koutou.”—Loma 8:13.


That evening, Jesus and his apostles are together in a house in Jerusalem where preparation has been made for them to celebrate the Passover. 	 I te afiafi po tenā, ne maopoopo fakatasi ei a Iesu mo ana apositolo i se fale i Ielusalema telā ko oti ne fakatoka mō latou ke fakamanatu i ei te Paseka.


How can we avoid being caught in this trap? 	 E mafai pefea o ‵kalo kea‵tea tatou mai te poa tenei?


16 The Bible Students’ diligent study of the Scriptures yielded rich results. 	 16 Ne sukesuke faka‵lei ki te Tusi Tapu a Tino A‵koga ki te Tusi Tapu kae ne maua ne latou a ikuga ‵lei e uke.


To survive, these helpless creatures need a caring shepherd.—Ezekiel 34:5. 	 Ke mafai o ola latou, e manakogina ne manu vāi‵vāi konei se tausi mamoe alofa atafai.—Esekielu 34:5.


Our answer to the question what? reveals much about our inclinations—what we find acceptable and what we find unacceptable. 	 A te ‵tou tali ki te fesili se a? e fakaasi mai i ei a mea e uke e fia‵fia ki ei ‵tou loto mo mea kolā e se fia‵fia tatou ki ei.


• Jesus? 	 • Iesu?


WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20-26, 2017 	 TE VAIASO I A FEPUALI 20-26, 2017


But before we act on them, should we not examine our motives? 	 Kae koi tuai o gasue‵sue tatou e ‵tusa mo mea konā, e mata, e se ‵tau o iloilo ifo ne tatou ‵tou lagonaga ‵tonu e uiga ki ei?


Others factor in relationships—how well they relate to family, friends, or workmates. 	 E fai mai foki a nisi tino me e ‵tau o ‵lei a te fesokotakiga o latou ki kāiga, taugasoa, io me ko tino ga‵lue.


Anyone trying to do so ends up grasping at nothing. 	 A so se tino telā e taumafai ke fai penā e seai sena mea e maua mai i ei.


Sad to say, many who claim to be followers of Christ have not shown the same willingness to “give free.” 	 Se mea fakafanoanoa ke iloa aka me e sē fakaasi atu ne tino kolā e fai mai i a latou ne soko o Iesu a te uiga tenā ke ‘tuku atu foki e aunoa mo se ‵togi.’


God promises: “I, Jehovah, am your God, the One teaching you to benefit yourself, the One causing you to tread in the way in which you should walk.”—Isaiah 48:17. 	 E tauto mai te Atua: “Au ko te Aliki [Ieova] te otou Atua, telā e manako o akoako koutou kae fakatonutonu foki koutou i te auala e ‵tau o olo koutou i ei.”—Isaia 48:17.


Scattering knowledge about Jehovah and his purpose and offering him “the fruit of lips” as “a sacrifice of praise” is certainly the course of wisdom. 	 A te fakasalalauatuga o te poto e uiga ki a Ieova mo ana fuafuaga mo te ofoatuga ki a ia “o tavaega” e pelā me ne “taulaga” se faifaiga poto eiloa te mea tenā.


From the beginning, what has characterized God’s works? 	 Talu mai te kamataga, se a te uiga ne lavea atu i te faiga o galuega a te Atua?


What example does Jehovah set in the use of his freedom? 	 Se a te fakaakoakoga ne tuku mai ne Ieova i te fakaaogaga o tena saolotoga?


What has enabled these sincere Christians to cope with such circumstances, not just once, but repeatedly? 	 Se a te mea ne fesoasoani atu ki Kelisiano fakamaoni konā ke fa‵ki i vaegā tulaga penā, e se gata i te taimi e tasi kae i taimi e uke ‵ki?


What examples of courage have impressed you? 	 Ne a fakaakoakoga o te loto malosi e fiafia malosi koe ki ei?


Why can it be said that Jehovah is incapable of injustice? 	 Kaia e mafai o fai atu me e se mafai o se fakamaoni a Ieova?


How to Overcome Feelings of Insecurity 11 	 Te Auala ke Manumalo i Lagonaga Mataku o te Seai o se Puipuiga 11


He asks if he can play outdoors before the family departs, and she agrees—on one condition. She says: “Don’t go anywhere near that puddle outside. 	 Ne fakamolemole atu te tamaliki ke tafao a ia i tua a koi tuai o ma‵laga te lotou kāiga, kae ne talia ne te mātua—māfai e fakalogo ki te fakatonuga e tasi tenei: “E tapu eiloa koe e fanatu ki tafa o te koga suasua i tua.


In his illustration of the sower, Jesus said that some would accept “the word of the Kingdom” and make initial progress but that “the anxiety of this system of things and the deceptive power of riches” would “choke the word.” 	 I tena tala fakatusa e uiga ki te tino ‵toki fuaga, ne fai mai a Iesu me ka talia ne nisi tino a “te muna e uiga ki te Malo” kae ka gasolo vave atu ki mua kae ona ko “ko te manavasega o te olaga tenei mo te ‵gali fakaloi‵loi o koloa” ne “ola sai‵tia [ei] te muna.”


(Heb. 	 (Epe.


The Watchtower magazine, announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom, has a circulation of over 25,000,000 and is printed in more than 140 languages. 	 E maua i masina katoa a kopi e 25,000,000 o te mekesini ko Te Faleleoleo Maluga, telā e folafola atu ei te Malo o Ieova, i ‵gana e sili atu i te 140.


15. How did one woman feel when she began to associate with the Christian congregation? 	 15 Ke mafaufau ki te tāua ke malamalama i te Tusi Tapu mo te filemu o te mafaufau telā e maua ne latou kolā e tavini atu ki te Atua o te munatonu.


What do we know about the fifth part of the image that Daniel describes? 	 Se a te mea e iloa ne tatou e uiga ki te lima o vaega o te tupua telā e fakamatala mai ne Tanielu?


(Deuteronomy 28:15, 45-48) The tragic outcome of Israel’s disobedience was recorded in detail in the Bible “for a warning” so that we can learn the lesson and cultivate godly fear.—1 Corinthians 10:11. 6. What are some Scriptural examples that we can consider in learning godly fear? 	 (Teutelonome 28:15, 45-48) A te ikuga fakafanoanoa o te sē faka‵logo o te kau Isalaelu ne tusi faka‵lei eiloa i loto i te Tusi Tapu ke “fai mo akoakoga” ko te mea ke mafai ne tatou o tauloto mai akoakoga konā kae ke fakagalue aka a te mataku ki te Atua.—1 Kolinito 10:11.


(Isaiah 48:17, 18) It is Jehovah’s earnest desire that his people avoid calamity and enjoy life by paying attention to his commandments. 	 (Isaia 48:17, 18) E manako eiloa a Ieova ke ‵kalo keatea ana tino mai fakalavelave kae ke maua se olaga fakafiafia mai te faka‵logo ki ana fakatonuga.


No aircraft is allowed to land, and no ship is permitted to dock. 	 E seai se vakalele ne talia ke tu ifo, kae e seai foki se vaka ne talia ke ‵sai aka ki te uafu.


(Heb. 12:6) When we walk in love, we will also give proper discipline when needed. 	 (Epe. 12:6) Kafai e sa‵sale tatou i te alofa, ka tuku atu foki ne tatou a polopolokiga ‵lei māfai ko ‵tau o fai penā.


3 When you receive a gift, you are no doubt filled with a range of emotions. 	 3 Kafai e maua ne koe se meaalofa, e mautinoa eiloa me ka maua ne koe a lagonaga fia‵fia.


The elders will know how to assist anyone desiring to return and live in accord with God’s will. 	 Ka iloa ne toeaina te auala ke fesoasoani atu ki so se tino telā e fia foki mai kae fia ola foki e ‵tusa mo te loto o te Atua.


The subsequent verses tell of the time when Almighty God will drastically change earthly conditions for the better. 	 A fuaiupu kolā e ‵soko atu ki ei e fakamatala mai ei te taimi telā ka ‵fuli malosi ei ne te Atua Malosi Katoatoa a fakanofonofoga i te lalolagi nei ke ‵lei atu.


(Luke 11:13) How reassuring that Jehovah promises to grant us this force for righteousness! 	 (Luka 11:13) Ko oko eiloa i te fakamalosi mai a te tautoga a Ieova ke tuku mai ne ia ki a tatou a te malosi tenei ke fai ne tatou a te amiotonu!


“No Road Too Rough or Too Long” (Australia), Feb. 	 “E Seai se Auala e tō Loa io me tō Faigata” (Ausetalia), Fepu.


We can strive to put the past behind us, serve God to the best of our ability now, and look ahead to the glorious future! 	 E mafai ne tatou o fakagata a te manavase ki mea ko ‵teka ki tua, tavini atu ki te Atua i te mea e mafai ne tatou o fai i te taimi nei, kae saga tonu atu ki te taimi fakafiafia i aso mai mua!


Do the facts confirm that they do this? 	 E mata, e fakaasi mai ne fakamaoniga ‵tonu me e fai ne latou te mea tenei?


If you have been holding back in this regard, perhaps you need to prove to yourself “the good and acceptable and perfect will of God” by diligent personal study. 	 Kafai e seki fai ne koe te mea tenei, kāti e manakogina ke fakamaoni aka ne koe ki a koe eiloa “me se a te loto o te Atua, te mea ‵lei, te mea e logomalie mo te gali” mai te faiga o sukesukega totino.


Why can we be sure that the new earth will be well-organized? 	 Kaia e mautinoa ei i a tatou me ka fakatoka faka‵lei a te lalolagi fou?


Will You Heed Jehovah’s Clear Warnings? 	 E Mata, e Fakalogo Koi ki Fakamasauaga Ma‵nino a Ieova?


4 Four of the horns, or kingdoms, that sprouted from the head of the ferocious beast receive special mention. 	 4 I te valoaga a Tanielu ki te manu fekai e sefulu ana sau, e isi aka foki se sau, se sau foliki, ne fanaka kae sui ne ia a sau e tolu mai sau e sefulu.


“Husbands ought to be loving their wives as their own bodies.”—Ephesians 5:28. 	 “E ‵tau . . . o a‵lofa a tāgata ki olotou avaga e pelā eiloa me ko olotou foitino ‵tonu.”—Efeso 5:28.


(Acts 15:14) As we unitedly serve together, we draw strength from one another. 	 (Galuega 15:14, NW) I te taimi e tavini fakatasi atu ei tatou, e fakatau fakamalosi aka ei ne tatou a tatou eiloa.


Once when Jesus confronted the demons, they cried out: “Art thou come hither to torment us [restrain us in the abyss] before the time?” 	 I se taimi e tasi ne fetaui ei Iesu mo temoni, ne paka‵laga atu laua: “Ko vau nei koe o fakafi‵ta māua [‵loka māua i te lua ‵poko] ka koi tuai o oko ki te taimi tonu?”


They may fail to take action that is in harmony with Scriptural counsel, or they may act in a way that indicates a lack of spiritual maturity. 	 E mafai o fakata‵mala latou o fai a mea e ‵tusa mo pati fakatonutonu mai te Tusi Tapu, io me fai a mea i se auala telā e fakaasi mai i ei a te foliki i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


He has also given us free will and the ability to exercise self-control, making it possible for us to choose not to do bad things. 	 Ne tuku mai foki ne ia a te saolotoga mo te atamai ke fakaasi atu a te loto pulea, telā e fakafaigofie aka ei ke fakaiku aka ne tatou ke se fai a mea ma‵sei.


(Isaiah 61:5) Consequently, anointed Christians were thrilled to see the ranks of evangelizers expand by tens of thousands and then by millions. 	 (Isaia 61:5) Mai tua ifo i ei, ne fia‵fia a Kelisiano fakaekegina ke lavea atu te aofaki o tino talai kolā ne lau i afe kae nei ko lau i miliona.


Mercy involves showing compassion to others, being kind and considerate toward them. 	 E aofia i te alofa fakamagalo a te fakaasiatuga o te loto alofa ki nisi tino, mataalofa kae mafaufau e uiga ki a latou.


Who Are God’s Ministers Today? 	 Ko oi a Faifeau a te Atua i Aso Nei?


(Ecclesiastes 12:1; Exodus 6:3) We can be certain that he has been willing to reveal his purposes to humans, for his prophet Amos was inspired to write: “The Sovereign Lord Jehovah will not do a thing unless he has revealed his confidential matter to his servants the prophets.” 	 (Failauga 12:1; Esoto 6:3) E mafai o mautinoa i a tatou me ko oti ne fiafia a ia o fakaasi mai ana fuafuaga ki tino, me ne fakamalosi atu ki tena pelofeta ko Amosa ke tusi mai penei: “E se mafai lele o fai ne te Aliki Sili se mea kae seki fakaasi mai tena fuafuaga ki ana tavini ko pelofeta.”


Why is opposing God’s sovereignty a misuse of free will? 	 Kaia e fai ei a te ‵teke atu ki te pulega sili a te Atua e pelā me ko te fakaaogaga ‵se o te saolotoga tenā?


(Exodus 33:20) Thus Jehovah warned Moses. 	 (Esoto 33:20) Konā loa a pati ne fai atu ne Ieova ki a Mose.


(Proverbs 21:5; 24:30-34; Ecclesiastes 11:4) Surely not. 	 (Faataoto 21:5; 24:30-34; Failauga 11:4) Ikai loa.


This is within our reach. 	 E mafai eiloa o fai ne tatou te mea tenei.


Every person must make his own decision.” 	 E ‵tau eiloa i tino takitokotasi o iloa tonu ne ia tona manatu.”


As an organization, we use some donated funds to provide material help, but donations are used chiefly to promote Kingdom interests and spread the good news. 	 E pelā me se fakapotopotoga, e fakaaoga ne tatou a nisi meaalofa tupe ke fesoasoani atu i te feitu faka-te-foitino, kae ko meaalofa tupe e fakaaoga fakapitoa eiloa ke ‵lago atu ki mea o te Malo mo te fakasalalauga o te tala ‵lei.


16 Consider another possibility. 	 16 Ke mafaufau ki te suā feitu tenei.


(Job 42:11) None of such giving, however, required specific feast days. 	 (Iopu 42:11) Kae, ko te tukuatuga o meaalofa penā ne seki manakogina ke fai i ne aso fakamanatu.


Still others choose hiking as a way to get familiar with and savor an area. 	 Kae e filifili aka ne nisi tino ke sa‵sale latou ke fakamasani faka‵lei atu ki kogā koga i ei.


He is enthusiastic about the prospects for success and encourages you to act quickly so as not to miss out. 	 E safe tena matagi e uiga ki te manuia o te pisinisi tenā kae fakamalosi atu ke gasuesue fakavave i te mea ma se maua ne koe.


In that case, what should we do? 	 I se vaega tulaga penā, se a te mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou?


As the Levites’ prayer recounts: “You are Jehovah the true God, who chose Abram and brought him out of Ur of the Chaldeans and constituted his name Abraham. 	 E fai mai penei te ‵talo a te kau Levi: “Ko koe te Aliki [Ieova] te Atua ne filifili ne koe a Apelamo kae ne taki ne koe a ia mai i Ulo i Papelonia; kae ne ‵fuli ne koe tena igoa ki a Apelaamo.


• What were some foretold features of Jesus Christ’s impalement? 	 • Ne a nisi vaega o te fakasatauloga o Iesu Keliso kolā ne ‵valo mai?


[Picture on page 14] 	 [[Ata i te itulau e 26]


Jehovah’s organization helped me to obtain the knowledge of God. 	 Ne fesoasoani mai a te fakapotopotoga a Ieova ke maua ne au a te iloaga e uiga ki te Atua.


(Matthew 16:24) Baptism symbolizes a person’s decision to disown himself or herself and to be owned instead by God. 	 (Mataio 16:24) A te papatisoga e fakamailoga ki ei a te fakaikuga a se tino ke se mafaufau ki a ia eiloa kae ke pule a ia ne te Atua.


“Never Has Another Man Spoken Like This” 	 ‘E Seai Eiloa se Tagata ne Faipati Pelā mo te Tagata Tenei’


(Revelation 20:12, 13) Notice that the basis for this judging is not what the person had or had not done before he died. 	 (Fakaasiga 20:12, 13) Ke masaua me i te faiga o te fakamasinoga tenei e se fakavae ki mea ne fai io me ko mea ne seki fai ne te tino mai mua o tena mate.


The child should learn that the course of wisdom is to obey God’s commandments.—Proverbs 6:16-19; Hebrews 13:4. 	 E ‵tau o iloa ne te tamaliki me i te auala poto ko te fakalogo ki fakatonuga a te Atua.—Faataoto 6:16-19; Epelu 13:4.


What is a reasonable view of pleasures? 	 Se a te kilokiloga ‵lei e ‵tau o maua ki fakafiafiaga?


Among the thousands who get baptized each year are young ones—teenagers and preteens. 	 I tafa o te fia afe o tino kolā e papatiso i tausaga takitasi ko talavou—talavou tai fo‵liki mo tama‵liki tai ma‵tua.


Never allow the preoccupations and anxieties of life to rob you of the opportunity to consider and follow closely the example of the greatest man who ever lived—Jesus Christ. 	 Ke mo a eiloa ma talia ne tatou so se mea mo te manavase ki mea o te olaga ke ave keatea ei a te avanoaga ke mafau‵fau kae tau‵tali fakapili‵pili atu ki te fakaakoakoga a te ‵toe tagata sili telā ne ola—ko Iesu Keliso.


Furthermore, modern geneticists have acknowledged that all humans likely descended from only one male and one female. 	 E se gata i ei, ko iloa foki ne tino sukesuke ki ‵tupumaiga o tino me ne mafai eiloa o māfua mai a tino katoa mai i te tagata e tokotasi mo te fafine e tokotasi.


(Ps. 104:31) Yes, despite the reproach that has been heaped on him, Jehovah remains “the happy God.”—1 Tim. 1:11; Ps. 16:11. 	 (Salamo 104:31) E tonu, faitalia a fakamaseiga e uke ne fai atu ki a ia, e tumau eiloa a Ieova i te fai mo fai ‘te Atua fiafia.’—1 Timoteo 1:11; Salamo 16:11.


For instance, residents of Ludwigsburg, Germany, asked, “When will the ‘Photo-Drama’ be shown again?” 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne fesili mai a tino mai i Ludwigsburg, Siamani, “Ka toe pei māfea a te ‘Photo-Drama’”?


Instead, Isaac again had his men dig a well. 	 Kae ne fai atu a Isaako ki ana tagata ke toe keli foki se vaikeli.


(John 4:5-34; 18:37) If we, like Jesus, are eager to declare the good news, we will find many opportunities to share it with others. 	 (Ioane 4:5-34; 18:37) E pelā mo Iesu, kafai e loto finafinau tatou o folafola atu te tala ‵lei, ka maua eiloa ne tatou a avanoaga e uke ke fakaasi atu te mea tenā ki nisi tino.


“The law of the Christ” would apply to and benefit Christians wherever they lived.—Gal. 6:2. 	 A te “tulafono a Keliso” ne mafai o fakagalue kae aoga ki Kelisiano faitalia te koga e ‵nofo i ei a latou.—Kala. 6:2.


(Genesis 3:4; Ezekiel 18:4) Thus, Paul includes the teaching of the resurrection in “the primary doctrine” of Christianity. 	 (Kenese 3:4; Esekielu 18:4) Tena la, ne aofia eiloa ne Paulo a te akoakoga e uiga ki te toetuga i “akoakoga tāua” o te lotu Kelisiano.


In fact, thus there will be richly supplied to you the entrance into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”—2 Pet. 1:10, 11. 	 I te feitu tenei, e tuku atu ki a koutou a te saolotoga tonu o ulu atu ki te Malo se gata mai o te ‵tou Aliki mo te ‵tou Fakaola ko Iesu Keliso.”—2 Petelu 1:10, 11.


In a similar way, to have one’s trust betrayed is painful. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, se mea fakalogo‵mae māfai ko sē talitonu se tino ki a koe.


(Matthew 24:21) At that time people will be throwing their money into the streets as “an abhorrent thing,” according to the Bible. 	 (Mataio 24:21) E ‵tau o masaua me e fai mai te Tusi Tapu me i te taimi tenā ka ‵pei keatea ne tino olotou tupe i auala “e pela me ne kaiga.”


(Luke 21:28) In the meantime, no matter what trials may come upon us, let us be determined to place our trust in Jehovah, having full assurance that our unchanging God is, indeed, our “Provider of escape.” 	 (Luka 21:28) I te vaitaimi tenei, faitalia me ne a tofotofoga e oko mai ki a tatou, ke na fakaiku aka ke maua ne tatou te loto talitonu ki a Ieova, mai te tali‵tonu katoatoa me ka fai eiloa te Atua, telā e se mafai o ‵fuli, mo fai te ‵tou “Fakaola.”


This time too Isaac proved himself to be a peacemaker. 	 Ne fakamaoni atu ne Isaako i te taimi tenei me i a ia se tino fakatupu filemu.


Gradually, true Christianity was eclipsed by a counterfeit called Christendom. 	 Ne sae aka se potukau o faifeau kolā ne taumafai o taofi a tino valevale ke mo a ma fai‵tau ki te Tusi Tapu.


(Genesis 7:7; 9:1; 2 Peter 2:5) And this standard of monogamy was reasserted by Jesus Christ.—Matthew 19:4-8; 1 Timothy 3:2, 12. 	 (Kenese 7:7; 9:1; 2 Petelu 2:5) Kae ne toe faka‵mafa atu ne Iesu Keliso te tāua o te tulaga tenei.—Mataio 19:4-8; 1 Timoteo 3:2, 12.


Is fortune-telling a reliable way to discern the future? 	 E mata, tenei eiloa te ‵toe auala fakatalitonugina ke mafai o iloa ne tatou a mea e uiga ki ‵tou olaga i aso mai mua?


Thus, they have no clergy/laity division, and they are not segregated according to skin color or wealth. 	 Tela la, e se ‵vae aka latou ki potukau o faifeau mo te kau lotu, kae e se vaevae aka foki latou e ‵tusa mo lanu o olotou pakili io me ko te lotou mau‵mea.


11 David realizes that Jehovah alone can bring about the deliverance that he so desperately needs. 	 11 E iloa ne Tavita me ko Ieova fua tokotasi e mafai o aumai ne ia te fakaolataga telā ne manako malosi a ia ki ei.


• What does it mean to mind the spirit? 	 • Se a te mea e fakauiga ki ei ke mafau‵fau ki mea kolā e manako ki ei te agaga?


Obey God’s Word and Be Happy 	 Fakalogo ki te Muna a te Atua Kae ka Fiafia Koe


“We have no toilet,” says Carmen. 	 “E seai se motou fale foliki,” ko muna a Carmen.


(Prov. 31:10, 28; Eph. 5:28, 29) At the same time, a humble and modest wife will not flaunt her abilities or belittle her husband. 	 (Faata. 31:10, 28; Efe. 5:28, 29) I te taimi foki tenā, e se fakamatamata a te fafine avaga loto maulalo kae agamalū ki ana mea e mafai o fai io me fakamalalo ne ia a tena avaga.


Recall that Jehovah took time to reason with Abraham. 	 Masaua la, me ne fakamāumāu ne Ieova se taimi ke fakatalitonu atu ki a Apelaamo.


• What blessings are experienced by those who accept the Kingdom message? 	 • Ne a fakamanuiaga e maua ne tino kolā e talia ne latou te fekau o te Malo?


(Proverbs 27:5) When our affection is real, our face likely shows it, and it may move the heart of others to respond. 	 (Faataoto 27:5) Kafai e tonu eiloa te ‵tou a‵lofa atafai, e masani o lavea atu te mea tenā i ‵tou mata, kae e fakamalosi aka foki i ei a nisi tino ke ‵saga mai foki penā.


“They warm the heart and ease the daily load. 	 E fakamafanafana atu ei ki te loto kae fakafaigofie ne ia a fakalavelave i aso takitasi.


(See also footnote on page 21.) 	 (Ke onoono foki ki te fakamatalaga fakaopoopo i te itulau e 29.)


Do I attend meetings and share in the preaching work because my parents expect me to do so or because I want to please Jehovah?’ 	 E mata, e kau atu au ki fakatasiga mo te galuega talai ona fua ko oku mātua io me fai penā ona ko te fia fakafiafia atu ki a Ieova?’


The spiritual vitality of the elderly is a valuable asset 	 A te tulaga malosi o tino ma‵tua i te feitu faka-te-agaga se kope tāua ‵ki


What consequences did David suffer for his wrongdoing? 	 Ne a ikuga sē ‵lei ne logo‵mae ei a Tavita ona ko ana mea ‵se ne fai?


Naturally, pioneers are appreciated by fellow Christians for their faithful service. 	 E pelā mo te masani, e fakatāua malosi ne taina Kelisiano a paenia ona ko te lotou taviniga.


Do You “Safeguard Practical Wisdom”? 	 E Mata, a Koe e “Taofi ‵Mau ki te Poto”?


The apostle Paul recognized these two aspects of his service to Jehovah. 	 Ne iloa ne te apositolo ko Paulo a vaega e lua konei o tena taviniga ki a Ieova.


(Matt. 22:36-38) Jesus set a perfect example. 	 (Mataio 22:36-38) Ne tuku mai ne Iesu se fakaakoakoga ‵lei katoatoa.


This relationship conferred upon that new nation a special status. 	 Ne tuku atu ne te fesokotakiga tenei ki te fenua fou tenā se tulaga fakapito.


11 Satan may tempt us to seek glory in various ways. 	 11 E mafai o tofotofo ne Satani tatou ke ‵sala atu ki auala kese‵kese ke maua ei a tavaega.


He simply referred to the normal process of making bread. 	 Ne fakaopoopo atu eiloa ne te avaga fafine a te mea faka‵fete kae ne ‵lei eiloa a mea ne iku mai i ei.


How can Psalm 37:25 and Hebrews 13:5 help parents? 	 E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu te Salamo 37:25 mo te Epelu 13:5 ki mātua?


10 Jesus indicated that such a structure would exist. 	 10 Ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu me ka fai eiloa te vaegā fakatokaga tenā.


9 Did You Know? 	 IUNI 4-10, 2012


(Verse 2) In a sense, Jehovah is “far off,” residing in the heavens. 	 (Fuaiupu 2) A Ieova e nofo “‵mao” i te lagi.


The Witness prayed silently to Jehovah and then said: “I am glad that you asked me about this. 	 I te otiga ne ‵talo te Molimau tenei ki a Ieova i tena loto, ne fai atu ei a ia, penei: “E fiafia au me ne ‵sili mai koe ki a au e uiga ki te mea tenei.


Their purpose is to refresh us for renewed spiritual activities. 	 E ‵tau o fai a mea konā ke toe ma‵losi tatou o ‵kau atu ki mea faka-te-agaga.


ON March 31, 2018, as the sun begins to set, God’s people and many interested ones will assemble for the annual observance of the Lord’s Evening Meal. 	 I A Mati 31, 2018, i te taimi ko kamata ei o tō te mata o te la, ka maopoopo a tino o te Atua fakatasi mo tino fia‵fia e tokouke o fakamanatu a te ‵Kaiga a te Aliki i te Afiafi.


(Proverbs 22:3) This is wise counsel that can apply to disasters. 	 (Faataoto 22:3) A te mea tenei se fakatakitakiga poto telā e mafai o fakaaoga ki fakalavelave ‵tupu fakafuasei.


(Num. 18:12, 29) A second-rate offering was not acceptable to Jehovah. 	 (Numela 18:12, 29) E se talia ne Ieova a manu kolā e se katoatoa ‵lei.


Jehovah inspired Solomon to write: “The one holding back his rod is hating his son, but the one loving him is he that does look for him with discipline.” 	 Ne fakamalosi ne Ieova a Solomona ke tusi mai penei: “Kafai se fakasala ne koe tau tamaliki ko tena uiga a koe se alofa ki ei. Kafai e alofa koe ki a ia, e ‵tau o fakatonu ne koe.”


We will consider five developments that Jesus foretold for that time. 	 Ka mafau‵fau tatou ki mea e lima kolā ne ‵valo mai ne Iesu me ka ‵tupu i te taimi tenā.


(John 17:3) When God fulfills his original purpose for the earth, faithful humans will enjoy what Jehovah originally intended for them—“everlasting life” on a paradise earth. 	 (Ioane 17:3) I te taimi e fakataunu ei ne te Atua a tena fuafuaga muamua mō te lalolagi, ka maua eiloa ne tino fakamaoni a te mea telā ne fuafua ne Ieova mō latou i te taimi muamua—ko te “ola se-gata-mai” i luga i te lalolagi palataiso.


The central historical figure in the outworking of God’s will is Jesus Christ, and when people study the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses, they learn a lot about him. 	 Kae kafai e suke‵suke a tino ki te Tusi Tapu fakatasi mo Molimau a Ieova, e uke olotou mea e tau‵loto e uiga ki a ia.


Henryk in Poland has served Jehovah faithfully for 70 years, despite adversity and persecution. 	 Ko oti ne tavini atu a Henryk mo te fakamaoni ki a Ieova i Polani mō tausaga e 70, faitalia a fakalavelave mo fakasauāga.


Although he was the “Lord and Teacher” of his followers, Jesus taught them that greatness comes from serving others. 	 E tiga eiloa ne fai a Iesu mo fai te ‘Aliki mo te Faiakoga’ o ana soko, ne akoako atu ne ia ki a latou me e maua te tulaga takutakua i te tavini atu ki nisi tino.


As a result, “Manasseh came to know that Jehovah is the true God.” (2 Chron. 33:13) How heartening it is to have this further evidence that our merciful God forgives those who are genuinely repentant! 	 Ona ko te mea tenā, ne ‘iloa tonu ei ne Manase i a Ieova ko te Atua tonu.’ (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 33:13) Ko oko eiloa i te fakamafanafana loto ke tauloto mai i te fakaakoakoga tenei me i a Ieova e alofa fakamagalo kae fakamagalo ne ia latou kolā e sala‵mo tonu!


Loyal servants of Jehovah respect those whom he appoints. 	 E āva eiloa a tavini fakamaoni a Ieova ki a latou kolā e ‵tofi aka ne ia.


(Read Galatians 5:22, 23.) 	 (Faitau te Kalatia 5:22, 23.)


A SHAKY START 	 SE KAMATAGA SĒ TUMAU


Who tried to seduce Joseph, and how did he reply? 	 Ko oi ne taumafai o fakakole‵kole atu ki a Iosefa, kae se a tena tali ne fai ki ei?


“MY PARENTS hardly ever encourage me, but they criticize me a lot. 	 “E FAIGATA o fakamalosi mai oku mātua ki a au, kae uke ‵ki a fakatauemuga e fai mai ne laua.


While this may at first intensify the pain of loneliness, it would also remind us that God is our refuge and that we need to wait on him for relief. 	 E tiga eiloa e mafai o momea aka ei i te taimi muamua a te logo‵mae i te nofo tokotasi, e mafai foki o fakamasaua mai ki a tatou me i te Atua ko te ‵tou ‵lafiga kae e ‵tau o faka‵tali tatou ki a ia mō se fakatapūga.


First among the events is the birth of the Messianic Kingdom. 	 A te mea muamua ne tupu ko te fanaumaiga o te Malo faka-Mesia.


What courageous action did Ebed-melech take? 	 Ne fakaasi mai pefea ne Epetimeleka a te loto malosi?


In fact, Jesus even linked being happy with being persecuted as Christians! 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ne fakaasi atu ne Iesu te sokoga i te va o te fiafia mo fakasauāga i te lotou fai e pelā me ne Kelisiano!


11 The Bible Changes Lives 	 Tauloto Mai te Kufaki o Ieova mo Iesu


Then, as if to ‘plow’ the son’s heart, the father told a story of a little boy who suffered terrible hardship at the hands of a bully. 	 Oti aka i ei, ne “fakatoka” ne te tamana te loto o tena tama mai i te faiatuga o se tala e uiga ki se tamā tamaliki telā ne logo‵mae i mea faiga‵ta ne fakaoko atu ne se tino takafiatoa.


14 Another way to develop patience is by considering how we should view the world and our personal circumstances. 	 14 A te suā auala e ati aka ei a te loto kufaki ko te mafaufau ki te auala e ‵kilo atu ei tatou ki te lalolagi mo ‵tou fakanofonofoga totino.


The prophet instructed him to shoot an arrow out the window toward Syria, indicating victory by Jehovah’s hand against that nation. 	 Ne fakatonu atu a te pelofeta ki a ia ke sana atu se tao mai te famalama telā e saga ki Sulia, telā e fakaasi atu i ei a te manumalo o Ieova i te fenua tenā.


7 Paul wrote that “love is . . . kind.” (1 Corinthians 13:4) Parents who are truly kind will discipline their children in a consistent manner. 	 7 Ne tusi mai a Paulo me i te “alofa e . . . kaimalie io me atafai.” (1 Kolinito 13:4) A mātua kolā e atafai tonu e polopoloki ne latou olotou tama‵liki i se auala telā e fetaui ‵lei mo olotou faifaiga.


(Phil. 4:22) Through Paul’s bold witnessing, the brothers in Rome find the courage “to speak the word of God fearlessly.”—Phil. 1:14. 	 (Fili. 4:22) E auala i te loto toa o Paulo o talai atu, ne maua ei ne taina i Loma a te loto malosi “o faipati atu te muna a te Atua e aunoa mo te ma‵taku.”—Fili. 1:14.


(Luke 10:42; 14:12-14) Hakop occasionally arranges picnics for small groups. 	 (Luka 10:42; 14:12-14) E fakatoka sāle ne Hakop a pikiniki mō se tamā potukau i nisi taimi.


(Matt. 11:1) We can train our Bible students to become effective publishers of the good news. 	 (Mata. 11:1) E mafai o fakaakoako ne tatou a ‵tou tino a‵koga ki te Tusi Tapu ke fai pelā me ne tino talai ma‵goi o te tala ‵lei.


Upon hearing that Samaria has accepted the word of God, the apostles in Jerusalem dispatch Peter and John to them. 	 I te taimi ne lagona ei ne latou me ko talia ne Samalia te muna a te Atua, ne uga atu ei ne apositolo i Ielusalema a Petelu mo Ioane ki a latou.


What can we learn from the custom of elderly Anna? 	 Se a te mea e mafai ne tatou o fakaakoako ki ei mai faifaiga masani a te lōmatua ko Ana?


(Micah 1:6) In fact, the prophet lives to see the foretold destruction of Samaria by Assyrian hordes in 740 B.C.E. (2 Kings 17:5, 6; 25:1-21) It is evident that these powerful messages against Jerusalem and Samaria could be delivered only in Jehovah’s strength. 	 (Mika 1:6) E tonu, ne ola eiloa te pelofeta ke lavea ne ia te fakamaseiga o Samalia ne te kautau Asulia i te 740 T.L.M. (2 Tupu 17:5, 6; 25:1-21) E mautinoa eiloa me e mafai fua o fakataunu a fekau konei e uiga ki a Ielusalema mo Samalia i te malosi o Ieova.


Jehovah’s organization has supplied many well-researched aids to help us. 	 E tuku mai ne te fakapotopotoga a Ieova a mea faigaluega mō fai a sukesukega ko te mea ke fesoasoani mai ki a tatou.


11 Teaching all the things Jesus commanded requires much effort. 	 11 A te akoako atu o mea kolā ne fakatonu mai ne Iesu e manakogina i ei a taumafaiga e uke.


What is your view of death? 	 Se a tau kilokiloga e uiga ki te mate?


God’s name and sovereignty were also involved, and they were of greater significance. 	 Ne aofia foki i ei a te igoa o te Atua mo tena pulega sili, kae e tafasili eiloa i te tāua a mea konā.


Consider an example involving a Bible translation into English. 	 Mafaufau ki se fakaakoakoga telā e aofia i ei se ‵fuliga o te Tusi Tapu ki te ‵gana palagi.


What can be said about the outcome of a good decision? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o fai atu ne tatou e uiga ki ikuga o ‵tou fakaikuga ‵lei?


We also desire a hope for the future. 	 E fia iloa foki ne tatou te aogā o te ‵tou olaga mo te fakamoemoega mō aso mai mua.


This time, there were “two large thanksgiving choirs.” 	 I te taimi tenei, e isi ne “potukau ‵lasi e lua” kolā e usu “fakafetai atu ki te Atua.”


The Encyclopedia of Religion notes: “The early church fathers, including Tertullian and Origen, affirmed that Christians were constrained from taking human life, a principle that prevented them from participating in the Roman army.” 	 E fai mai The Encyclopedia of Religion, penei: “Ne taku tonu mai ne tino muamua kolā ne maua ne latou a te lotu, e aofia i ei a Tertullian mo Origen, i Kelisiano ne fakatapu ma ‵tatino, se fakatakitakiga telā ne puipui ei latou mai te ‵kau ki te kautau Loma.”


Jesus had seen his apostles at their worst, yet he “loved them to the end.” 	 Ne matea atu ne Iesu a toe uiga ma‵sei o ana apositolo, kae ne “alofa foki eiloa a ia ki a latou ke oko ki te fakaotiga.”


You Can Find the Right Path 	 E Mafai o Maua ne Koe te Auala Tonu


• How is it possible to “put on the Lord Jesus Christ”? [Picture on page 7] 	 • E mafai pefea o “fakaeke ki luga i a koutou a te Aliki ko Iesu Keliso”?


(Isa. 43:10; 44:6-8) Hence, Jehovah said to that nation: “You are a holy people to Jehovah your God, and Jehovah has chosen you to become his people, a special property, out of all the peoples who are on the surface of the ground.”—Deut. 14:2. 	 (Isaia 43:10; 44:6-8) Tela la, ne fai atu a Ieova ki te fenua tenā: “A koutou e o te Aliki; ne filifili ne ia koutou mai i tino katoa konei e ‵nofo i te lalolagi, ke fai mo tino o tena fenua.”—Teutelonome 14:2.


What do we learn from the history of Israel? 	 Se a te mea e tauloto ne tatou mai te tala fakasolopito o Isalaelu?


10 “The arrow that flies by day” seems to denote verbal attack. 	 10 A “taua e tupu fakavave i ao” e foliga mai me e fakauiga ki pati a tino kolā e fakamasei ne latou a tatou.


The world’s religions have not brought peace and unity, nor have they led to the same God. 	 E seki aumai ne lotu o te lalolagi a te filemu mo te tokagamalie, kae e seki tapuaki atu foki latou ki te Atua e tokotasi.


Before we consider these topics, however, it would be good to review just why our times are so critical. 	 Mai mua o sukesuke tatou ki mataupu konei, se mea ‵lei ke iloilo aka ne tatou te pogai ko faigata ‵ki ei a ‵tou taimi nei.


Imagination also includes the “ability to confront and deal with a problem.” 	 A te fakaataata o se mea i te mafaufau e aofia i ei te “atamai ke fakafesagai kae saga faka‵lei atu ki se fakalavelave.”


Think how unhappy and easily discouraged we would be if we did not have “a future and a hope.”—Jeremiah 29:11. 	 Ke mafaufau ki te fanoanoa mo te faigofie o loto vāi‵vāi tatou māfai e seai se ‵tou ‘fakamoemoega mō aso mai mua.’—Ielemia 29:11.


There the Bible admonishes us: “In the morning sow your seed and until the evening do not let your hand rest; for you are not knowing where this will have success, either here or there, or whether both of them will alike be good.” 	 E fakamalosi mai i konā te Tusi Tapu, penei: “Ke toki ou lakau i te taeao pela foki i te afiafi. E se mafai o iloa ne koe me e ola ‵lei katoa io me ka ola ‵lei nisi kae se ola ‵lei nisi.”


As the examples of Hezekiah, Joseph, and Sarah show, Jehovah can help us to conquer the seemingly unconquerable if we remain faithful to Him. 	 E pelā mo mea e fakaasi mai i tala o Hesekia, Iosefa, mo Sala, e mafai ne Ieova o fesoasoani mai ke fakatakavale ne tatou a mea kolā e foliga faigata ke fai penā māfai e tumau tatou i te fakamaoni ki a Ia.


“Women received their dead by resurrection,” recounted Paul, “but other men were tortured because they would not accept release by some ransom, in order that they might attain a better resurrection.” 	 “Ko toe maua ei ne fāfine olotou tino ne ‵mate ka ko toe ola mai latou,” ko pati a Paulo, kae ko “nisi tino e ‵teke ne latou a te saolotoga, ‵mate ei latou i puapuagā, ko te mea ke toe‵tu ake latou ki te olaga e sili atu i te ‵lei.”


You may feel that the reward of living forever in God’s new world is something that others can attain, but you are simply not worthy of it. 	 Kāti e mafaufau koe me i te taui ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i te lalolagi fou a te Atua se mea telā e mafai fua o maua ne nisi tino, kae e se ‵tau eiloa o maua ne koe.


“The points touched her deeply,” said the pioneer. 	 “Ne otia malosi te fafine i manatu i ei,” ko pati a te paenia.


The likely reason is that he wants to emphasize the message and not the messenger. 	 A te pogai kāti ko tena manako o faka‵mafa mai tena fekau kae e se ko te avefekau.


Let us, therefore, now implant a love of righteousness deep in our heart and cause Jehovah to rejoice.—Prov. 23:15, 16. 	 Tela la, ke na ‵toki ne tatou a te fiafia ki te amiotonu i ‵tou loto kae fai ei ke fiafia a Ieova.—Faataoto 23:15, 16.


(John 10:14, 16; Isaiah 9:6) Those who successfully pass the final test after the Millennial Reign of Christ will be adopted as Jehovah’s earthly sons and “have the glorious freedom of the children of God.” 	 (Ioane 10:14, 16; Isaia 9:6) A tino kolā e ‵sao atu i te ‵toe tofotofoga mai tua o te Pulega a Keliso i te Meleniuma ka fai latou mo tama faka-te-lalolagi a Ieova kae ka maua ne latou te “saolotoga ‵malu o te fanau a te Atua.”


In this instance, Jehovah spared his prophet the pangs of death. 	 Ona ko te mea tenei, ne fakasao ei ne Ieova a tena pelofeta mai mea fakama‵taku o te mate.


(Gen. 22:1, 2, 9-13; Heb. 10:5-10) While Isaac willingly consented to being sacrificed, it was Abraham who attempted to offer the sacrifice. 	 (Kenese 22:1, 2, 9-13; Epelu 10:5-10) E tiga eiloa ne lotomalie a Isaako ke ofo atu a ia pelā me se taulaga, ko Apelaamo eiloa telā ne taumafai o ofo atu ne ia te taulaga tenā.


Explain. 	 Fakamatala mai.


6 When on earth, Jesus Christ imitated his Father perfectly in displaying mercy. 	 6 I te taimi ne nofo ei i te lalolagi, ne fakaakoako atu a Iesu Keliso ki tena Tamana i te fakaasiatuga i se auala ‵lei katoatoa a te alofa ‵nau.


27 Our Readers Ask . . . 	 TE AOGA O MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA


A Gallup poll in 2004 found that in Canada, 42 percent of the people believed in hell. 	 Ne maua aka i te sukesukega ko te Gallup telā ne fai i te 2004 i Kanata, me e ‵tusa mo te 42 pasene o tino e tali‵tonu ki seoli.


(Acts 17:5; 20:4) Because Aristarchus and Gaius walked in Jehovah’s ways, they had God-given strength and courage to endure persecution. 	 (Galuega 17:5; 20:4) Ona ko te mea ne sa‵sale atu a Alitako mo Kaio i auala o Ieova, ne maua eiloa ne laua te loto toa mo te malosi mai te Atua ke kufaki i fakasauāga.


To protect our right to do that, the brothers fought many legal battles. 	 Ke puipui ‵tou saolotoga, ne taua atu eiloa a taina i taua e uke i mea tau tulafono.


There were times when he just wanted to die. 	 E isi ne taimi ne manako ei tou tagata ke na mate a ia.


According to 2 Corinthians 1:6, how did the endurance of Paul help others? 	 E ‵tusa mo pati i te 2 Kolinito 1:6, ne fesoasoani atu pefea a te kufaki o Paulo ki nisi tino?


Others are divorced or widowed. 	 A nisi tino ko oti ne ‵tala io me ko ‵mate olotou avaga.


The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise. 	 A fakatonuga foki a [Ieova] e fakatuagagina, e aumai ne ia te poto ki a latou kola e valea.


WHAT ELISHA SAW 	 TE MEA NE LAVEA NE ELISAIA


(John 15:20) Yet, by faithfully carrying out our ministry, we are performing a vital service. 	 (Ioane 15:20) Kae mai te faiga o ‵tou galuega mo te fakamaoni, ko fai ei ne tatou a te ‵toe galuega tāua.


[Pictures on page 11] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 11]


“The expectation of the righteous ones is a rejoicing, but the very hope of the wicked ones will perish.”—Proverbs 10:28. 	 “A te fakamoemoega o tino amio ‵lei e iku ki te fiafia, ka ko tino amio ma‵sei e seai se mea e fakamoe‵moe ki ei.”—Faataoto 10:28.


Together they approached Moses and Aaron and said: “The whole assembly are all of them holy and Jehovah is in their midst. 	 Ne olo fakatasi atu latou ki a Mose mo Alona kae fai atu, penei: “A tino Isalaelu katoa e o te Aliki, ka ko te Aliki e fakatasi mai ki a tatou katoa.


But the king’s actions in purging the land of false religion did not remove all wickedness from among the people or atone for the sins of his grandfather, King Manasseh, who had “filled Jerusalem with innocent blood.” (2 Kings 24:3, 4; 2 Chronicles 34:3) So Jehovah’s day of judgment was sure to come. 	 Kae ko mea ne fai ne te tupu i te ave keateaga mai i te fenua a lotu ‵se ne seki ave katoatoa i ei a amioga ma‵sei mai i tino io me ko te fakamagaloga o agasala a tena tupuna, ko te Tupu ko Manase, telā ne ‘tamate ne ia a tino e seai ne mea ‵se.’ (2 Tupu 24:3, 4; 2 Nofoaiga Tupu 34:3) Tela la, e oko mai eiloa a te aso o te fakamasinoga a Ieova.


The response to their efforts was so overwhelming that the husband felt compelled to reduce his secular employment so as to have one more day a week available to study the Bible with those showing interest. 	 Ne ‵saga malosi atu a tino e tokouke ki lā taumafaiga, telā ne fakamalosi atu i ei ki te tagata ke fakamu‵tana ana taimi i tena galuega ‵togi ko te mea ke toe avanoa se isi aso i te vaiaso mō fai a sukesukega faka-te-Tusi Tapu mo tino fia‵fia.


The preaching work. 	 Ko te galuega talai.


Paul told Titus that Christ Jesus “gave himself for us that he might deliver us from every sort of lawlessness and cleanse for himself a people peculiarly his own, zealous for fine works.” 	 Ne fai atu a Paulo ki a Tito me i a Keliso Iesu “ne tuku atu tona foitino mō tatou, o fakaola ei tatou mai amioga ma‵sei katoa, kae fai foki ne ia tatou ne tino fou, kae e a ia ake foki eiloa tatou, kae finafinau foki o fai te ‵lei.”


(Exodus 34:33-35) Why did Moses veil his face at times? 	 (Esoto 34:33-35) Kaia ne pulou ei ne Mose ana mata i nisi taimi?


(Read Ezekiel 38:18-23.) 	 (Faitau te Esekielu 38:18-23.)


14 In the years since the Nazis’ efforts, others have joined the losing battle against Jehovah and his people. 	 14 I tausaga talu mai aso o te kau Nazi, ko oti foki ne ‵kau atu a nisi tino ki te feitu takavale telā e taua atu ki a Ieova mo ana tino.


Explain. (b) How do you view the privilege of using Jehovah’s name in your ministry? 	 Fakamatala mai. (e) E pefea ou lagonaga ki te fakaaogaga o te igoa o Ieova i tau galuega talai?


“GENESIS” means “origin,” or “birth.” 	 E FAKAUIGA a te pati “Kenese” ki te “kamataga” io me ko te “fanaumaiga.”


Still, the work progressed, and many in those areas are now worshippers of Jehovah. 	 Faitalia a olotou taumafaiga e fai, ne gasolo atu loa ki mua te galuega, kae e tokouke i kogā koga konei ko fai nei e pelā me ne tino tapuaki o Ieova.


When we help such ones return to the congregation, we contribute to making Jehovah and the angels rejoice. 	 Kafai e fesoasoani atu tatou ki tino penā ke toe ‵foki mai ki te fakapotopotoga, ko fai eiloa ne tatou a Ieova mo te kau agelu ke fia‵fia.


(1 Cor. 7:7; 9:5) For the sake of the ministry, both Jesus and Paul encouraged others to imitate their example where possible. 	 (1 Kolinito 7:7; 9:5) Ne fakamalosi atu a Iesu mo Paulo ki nisi tino ke tau‵tali atu ki te lā fakaakoakoga ona ko te tala ‵lei.


Beginning this month, however, visitors to our Web site can also read selected features that have regularly appeared in our printed magazines but will now appear only on our Web site.* 	 E kamata mai i te masina tenei, e mafai ne tino kolā e olo atu ki luga i te motou web site o fai‵tau ki nisi mataupu kolā ne ‵lomi sāle i omotou mekesini kae ko mafai fua o maua atu i luga i te motou Web site.*


Even scanning newspaper headlines can make you feel as did the righteous man Lot, who was “greatly distressed” (“worn down,” Young’s Literal Translation of the Holy Bible) by the loose conduct of those around him.—2 Peter 2:7. 	 A te faitau fua ki ulutala i nusipepa e mafai o fai ei ke ‵pau ou lagonaga mo te tagata amiotonu ko Lota, telā ne “fakamaseigina” io me ne fanoanoa malosi i amioga faivalevale i ona tafa.—2 Petelu 2:7.


Although marriage and childbearing were highly esteemed in Israel, Jephthah’s daughter willingly remained single and enjoyed the privilege of engaging in sacred service at Jehovah’s sanctuary.—Judg. 11:28-40. 	 E tiga eiloa ne fakatāua malosi a te fakaipoipoga mo te faiga o tama‵liki i Isalaelu, ne talia eiloa ne te tama fafine a Iefata ke nofo taka a ia kae ke maua ne ia te tauliaga ko te tavini atu i te taviniga tapu i te faletapu o Ieova.—Famasino 11:28-40.


Are there practical steps we can take to counteract the pull of our sinful flesh? 	 E mata, e isi ne mea e mafai o fai ne tatou ke ‵teke atu ki te malosi o ‵tou foitino agasala?


Knowing what lay ahead, they avoided such distractions. 	 Ne ‵kalo kātoatoa latou kea‵tea mai so se mea telā e mafai o fakalavelave atu ki te faiga o te lotou galuega me e iloa ne latou me ka fakaseai ne Ieova a te lalolagi tenā.


20 We can all imitate Jeremiah and successfully fulfill our assignment to preach! 	 20 E mafai ne tatou katoa o tau‵tali atu ki a Ielemia kae fakataunu mo te manuia ‵tou tofiga ke talai atu!


Noting Chris’ effort to change, the workmate also made adjustments. 	 I te lavea atu o taumafaiga a Chris ke ‵fuli, ne fai foki ne te tino e ga‵lue tasi lāua a ‵fuliga.


How can I make good friends and also be a good friend? 	 E mafai pefea o fai ne oku taugasoa ‵lei kae ke fai foki pelā me se taugasoa ‵lei?


5 Godly wives look to the Christian congregation as a model. 	 5 E ‵kilo atu a fāfine a‵vaga amioatua ki te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano a pelā me se fakaakoakoga.


Does this mean, then, that corruption will never end? 	 E mata, e fakauiga i ei me ka sē mafai eiloa o palele atu a pulega sē fakamaoni?


His father’s death at sea was a serious blow to what was already a very weak faith. 	 A te galo fakapoi atu o tena tamana i te tai ne fai foki i ei ke na vāivāi malosi aka loa i ei tena fakatuanaki.


He has long been pained when humans suffer; yet, he has not been overcome with grief, incapable of doing good. 	 Ko leva ne ‵mae a ia i te taimi ne logo‵mae ei a tino; e ui i ei, ne seki takavale a ia i te fanoanoa, ko sē mafai ei o fai se mea ‵lei.


Thus, be determined to keep on walking by holy spirit. 	 Tela la, ke na fakaiku aka ke takitaki faeloa koe ne te agaga tapu.


IT IS Nisan 10, 33 C.E., just days before the Passover celebration. 	 ATE taimi ko te po 10 o Nisani, 33 T.A., ne nāi aso fua mai mua o te fakamanatuga o te Paseka.


2 This concern is by no means new. 	 2 E se se mea fou ke manavase ki vaegā mea konā.


We should try hard to get the sense of it rather than merely expecting that there will be a change to conform to our viewpoint.—Read Luke 12:42. 	 E se ‵tau o faka‵tali kae fakamoe‵moe tatou ki se ‵fuliga telā e fetaui ‵lei mo ‵tou mafaufauga totino.—Faitau te Luka 12:42.


How Can You Praise Jehovah? 	 E Mafai Pefea o ‵Viki Atu Koe ki a Ieova?


So he urges them: “Make friends for yourselves by means of the unrighteous riches, so that when such fail, they [Jehovah and Jesus] may receive you into the everlasting dwelling places.” 	 Tela la, e fakamalosi atu a ia ki a latou, penei: “Ke fai ne otou taugasoa i koloa sē amio‵tonu me kafai ko se aoga a mea konā ka mafai ei ne [Ieova mo Iesu] o faka‵lafi a koutou ki loto i fale se-gata-mai.”


SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE that we live on in another form, while others feel that death is the end of everything. 	 E TALI‵TONU A NISI TINO me ka ola tatou i se foitino fakaa‵tea, kae ko nisi tino e tali‵tonu me i te mate ko te gataga o mea katoa.


How has this article encouraged you to make sacrifices for the Kingdom? 	 E mafai pefea o fakamalosi aka tatou ne te mataupu tenei ke tuku atu ne tatou so se mea mo te loto fiafia mō te Malo?


“Anyone committing adultery with a woman is in want of heart; he that does it is bringing his own soul to ruin.” 	 “Ka ko te tagata e mulilua, e seai sena mafaufau. E fakamasei fua ne ia a ia eiloa.”


9, 10. What can discerning ones do to fulfill their recreational needs? 	 9, 10. Ne a mea e mafai o fai ne tino ‵poto ke fakataunu ei olotou manakoga e uiga ki fakafiafiaga?


(Revelation 12:1-12) By permitting them to enter before him, Jehovah brought before all spirit creatures Satan’s challenge and the issues it raised. 	 (Fakaasiga 12:1-12) Mai te taliaga ne ia ke olo atu latou ki ana mua, ne avaka ei ne Ieova i mua o tino faka-te-agaga katoa a pati ‵toa a Satani mo te kinauga telā ne fakasae aka ne ia.


14 John described the image of the beast as “an eighth king.” 	 14 Ne fakamatala mai ne Ioane a te fakatusa o te manu fekai telā e fitu ana ulu e pelā me ko te “tokovalu o tupu.”


Toward the end of his long ministry, he wrote to fellow Christians. 	 I te pilipiliatuga ki te fakaotiga o tena taviniga leva ne fai, ne tusi atu ei a ia ki ana taina Kelisiano.


Consider just one example. 	 Ke mafau‵fau ki se fakaakoakoga.


Or would she view it as a privilege to have a part in events that were clearly being guided by Jehovah? 	 Io me ne kilo atu a ia ki ei e pelā me se tauliaga ke fai sena tusaga i mea kolā ne manino ‵lei me ne takitakigina ne Ieova?


(Acts 20:35) We enjoy expressing love because we are made “in God’s image.” 	 (Galuega 20:35) E fia‵fia tatou o fakaasi atu te alofa ona ko tatou ne faite ki ‘foliga o te Atua.’


Four years thereafter, the city was destroyed by the Roman armies under General Titus. 	 I te fa tausaga mai tua ifo i ei, ne fakamasei ei a te fa‵kai ne te kautau Loma mai lalo i te takitakiga a Tito.


6 Paul zealously spread the Kingdom message throughout Asia Minor and into Europe, establishing and revisiting many congregations. 	 6 Ne loto finafinau a Paulo o fakasalalau atu a te fekau o te Malo i Asia Foliki ke oko atu ki Eulopa. Ne faka‵tu aka ne ia a fakapotopotoga e uke kae toe asi atu ki a latou.


Fear of Man 	 Te Mataku ki Tino


Jesus was reflecting light from Jehovah, but his words did not please Jewish rulers, who “loved the glory of men more than even the glory of God.” 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu te mainaga mai i tena Tamana, kae ne seki fia‵fia a takitaki Iutaia ki ana pati, me i a “latou . . . e ma‵nako ki tavaega mai tino, i lo tavaega mai te Atua.”


13, 14. (a) What is involved in Jesus’ “new commandment”? (b) What do we learn from the example that Jesus set? 	 13, 14. (a) Se a te mea ne aofia i te “fakatonuga fou” a Iesu? (e) Se a te mea e tauloto ne tatou mai te fakaakoakoga ne tuku mai ne Iesu?


I look back with appreciation for the courage that Jehovah gave my father. 	 Ne toe mafaufau au mo te loto fakafetai ki te loto malosi telā ne tuku mai ne Ieova ki toku tamana.


6 Are you young and still unmarried? 	 6 E mata, a koe koi talavou kae e seki avaga?


In ancient Israel, a man could provide a communion meal by bringing an animal to God’s sanctuary, where it was slaughtered. 	 I Isalaelu i aso mua, ne mafai o fakatoka ne se tagata se ‵kaiga mai te avatuga o se manu ki te faletapu o te Atua, kae tamate i ei.


(Matt. 24:31) There they will shine “in the kingdom of their Father,” and shortly after the battle of Armageddon, they will share as Jesus’ joyous bride in “the marriage of the Lamb.”—Rev. 19:6-9. 	 (Mata. 24:31) Tenā te koga ka maina ei latou “i te Malo o te lotou Tamana,” kae mai tua malie o te taua i Amaketo, ka ‵kau fakatasi latou e pelā me ko te fafine fiafia telā ka fakaipoipo mo Iesu i te taimi o te “fakaipoipoga a te Tamā Mamoe.”—Faka. 19:6-9.


(Mark 2:27, 28) God loved his people, worked constantly for their good, and was willing to be merciful when they faltered. 	 (Maleko 2:27, 28) Ne alofa a te Atua ki ana tino, tumau i te galue mō te ‵lei o latou, kae e loto fia‵fia ke fakamagalo atu māfai ko fai ne latou a mea ‵se.


(Heb. 7:26-28; 8:7-10; 9:11, 12) Thus, likely with the observance of the weekly Sabbath under the Law in mind, Paul wrote of the privilege of entering into Jehovah’s rest day: “There remains a sabbath resting for the people of God. 	 (Epelu 7:26-28; 8:7-10; 9:11, 12) Tela la, e pelā mo te fakamanatuga o te Sapati o te vaiaso mai lalo i te Tulafono, ne tusi atu a Paulo e uiga ki te tauliaga ke ulu ki loto i te aso malōlō o Ieova: “Tela la, e isi eiloa se malōlōga mō Kelisiano [“tino o te Atua”, Tusi Paia, Samoa].


(Hosea 2:14, 15) He fulfilled that promise in 537 B.C.E. 	 (Hosea 2:14, 15) Ne fakataunu ne ia te folafolaga tenā i te 537 T.L.M.


(Proverbs 22:6) Is that not what every Christian parent wants for his child? 	 (Faataoto 22:6) E mata, e se tenā loa te mea e ma‵nako ki ei a mātua Kelisiano katoa?


In fact, in the first recorded words of Jesus, which he uttered in the temple when he was just 12 years old, he referred to Jehovah as “my Father.” 	 E tonu, i pati muamua a Iesu kolā ne fakamau ki lalo i te taimi koi 12 i ei ana tausaga, ne taku ne ia a Ieova e pelā me ko “toku Tamana.”


Elders especially need to pattern their actions on those of Christ and Paul. 15. 	 E sili atu te tāua mō toeaina ke tau‵tali ki te fakaakoakoga a Keliso mo Paulo.


If, now, what I do not wish is what I do, the one working it out is no longer I, but the sin dwelling in me.” 	 Kafai la e fai ne au a te mea telā e se fiafia au o fai, ko tena uiga e se ko au telā ne fai ne ia; ka ko te agasala telā e nofo i loto i a au.”


Your Colossian brothers and sisters did so. 	 Tenā loa te mea ne fai ne ou taina mo tuagane i Kolose.


Under Christ’s direction, a tremendous witness was given in the first century.—Col. 1:23. 	 Mai lalo o te takitakiga a Keliso, ne tuku atu eiloa se molimau fakaofoofogia i te senitenali muamua.—Kolose 1:23.


He vowed that if God gave Ammon into Jephthah’s hand, the first one to come out of the door when he returned home would be Jehovah’s. 	 Ne tauto atu tou tagata me kafai e manumalo a ia i te kau Amoni, ka tuku atu ne ia ki a Ieova a te tino muamua e fakafetaui atu ki a ia.


(Luke 22:54-62) Later, Peter failed to act in a Christian manner, treating Gentile believers as if they were somehow not as good as circumcised Jewish Christians. 	 (Luka 22:54-62) Fakamuli ifo, ne fakatamala foki a Petelu o fakaasi atu a uiga faka-Kelisiano, me ne fai ne ia a tino tali‵tonu mai fenua fakaa‵tea me e se ‵lei pelā mo Kelisiano Iutaia kolā ko oti ne pilitome.


We will display godly qualities in our ministry, in the congregation, at home, and elsewhere. 	 Ka fakaasi atu ne tatou a uiga faka-Atua i te ‵tou galuega talai, i te fakapotopotoga, i te fale, mo nisi koga aka.


Does Something Prevent You From Getting Baptized? 	 E Isi se Fakalavelave e se Papatiso ei Koe?


Such blessings provide evidence of God’s favor, benevolence, and generosity. 	 A vaegā fakamanuiaga penā e fakamaoni mai i ei a te taliaga a te Atua, tena alofa atafai, mo tena alofa kaimalie.


(Rev. 7:9, 17) Yes, throughout his Thousand Year Reign, Christ will continue to lead the other sheep, who truly listen to his voice, and guide them to everlasting life. 	 (Fakaasiga 7:9, 17) E tonu, i tena Pulega i te Afe tausaga, ka tumau eiloa a Keliso i te takitaki ne ia a nisi mamoe, kolā e faka‵logo tonu ki tena leo, kae takitaki atu latou ki te ola se-gata-mai.


How would you describe those who are puffed up with pride? 	 E fakamatala mai pefea ne koe a tino kolā e ‵fonu i te fakamata‵mata?


On that occasion, Tertullus, “a public speaker” who presented the Jews’ case against Paul, accused him of being the leader of a sect and guilty of sedition. 	 I te taimi tenā, ne ‵losi atu a te “loia” ko Tetulo, telā ko te sui o tino Iutaia, me i a Paulo ko te takitaki o se potukau ‵teke kae ko agasala a ia i te tulafono.


14 Jehovah’s people need to be clean if their worship is to be acceptable to him. 	 14 E manakogina ke ‵ma a tino o Ieova ko te mea ke talia ne ia te lotou tapuakiga.


Jehovah’s Witnesses would be pleased to help you to learn the truth about God and his purposes. 	 E fia‵fia a Molimau a Ieova o fesoasoani atu ki a koe ke tauloto ki te munatonu e uiga ki te Atua mo ana fuafuaga.


Speaking in Tongues—Is It From God? 	 Te Faipati Ki ‵Gana Valevale E Māfua Mai I Te Atua?


(Read Philippians 4:6, 7.) 	 (Faitau te Filipi 4:6, 7.)


But the quality of life that they possess and their experience in helping a world of imperfect people will equip them to hold a regal position in Jehovah’s purposes forever. 	 Kae ka tumau eiloa te lotou aoga malosi ki a Ieova. Ka maua ne latou te ola telā e se mafai o mate, mo te iloa i te fesoasoani atu ki tino sē ‵lei katoatoa.


A faithful remnant returned to Jerusalem 	 I te taimi ne lavea ei ne Mose se ata foliki fua o te ‵mana o te Atua, se a te folafolaga ne lagona ne ia?


Integrity keepers have “renounced the underhanded things of which to be ashamed” and are not “walking with cunning.” (2 Cor. 4:1, 2) But what if we were devious in word or action, thus causing a fellow believer to petition God for help? 	 Ko oti ne tuku kea‵tea ne tino fakamaoni a “amioga ‵funa mo amioga fakalumaluma” kae ‵teke atu ki te “amio takolekole.” (2 Kolinito 4:1, 2) Kae e a māfai e matagā ‵tou pati io me ko faifaiga, telā e fai ei ke akai atu se tino talitonu ki te Atua mō se fesoasoani?


Any heavy downpour of rain would have been very unlikely before the completion of the harvest season in October. 	 Ne faigata o ‵to ‵lotu te vaiua a koituai o oti ne vaitau o te ‵katiga o kalite i a Oketopa.


The dear brothers and sisters who started Jehovah’s work in our area in the 1950’s would be astounded to see the changes we have experienced. 	 E fia‵fia eiloa a taina mo tuagane kolā ne kamata ne latou te galuega a Ieova i te motou fakai i tausaga talu mai te 1950 ke lavea atu a ‵fuliga ne fai ne matou.


These feelings were beginning to poison my life. 	 Ne kamata o fakamakosu toku olaga ona ko lagonaga konā.


7 How can we imitate Jehovah’s loyalty? 	 7 E mafai pefea o fakaakoako tatou ki te alofa fakamaoni o Ieova?


He wanted to be ready for any test, be it temptation, opposition, or persecution. 	 Ne manako faeloa ke toka a ia mō so se tofotofoga, me se fakaosoosoga, se ‵tekemaiga, io me se fakasauaga.


(Romans 15:5; Philippians 3:15) He can help us to keep Kingdom interests first, to do what is right, and to fulfill our obligation to him.—Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 13:7. 	 (Loma 15:5; Filipi 3:15) E mafai o fesoasoani mai a ia ke tumau i te fakamuamua ne tatou a manakoga o te Malo, ke fai te mea tonu, kae ke fakataunu te ‵tou tiute ki a ia.—Loma 12:2; 2 Kolinito 13:7.


We must recall what his Word, the Bible, says. 	 E ‵tau o masaua ne tatou a pati i tena Muna ko te Tusi Tapu.


Hail the Messianic King! 	 Ke Vikia te Tupu Faka-Mesia!


(Proverbs 15:28) “Let the sayings of my mouth and the meditation of my heart become pleasurable before you, O Jehovah.” 	 (Faataoto 15:28) “Te Aliki, toku lafiga mo toku fakaolataga, ke talia mai ne koe aku muna mo oku mafaufauga!”


I am here because the elders wanted me to be here. 	 Au ne vau ki konei ona ko toeaina e ma‵nako ke vau au ki konei.


How is Jehovah’s wisdom far superior to that of the world under Satan’s dominion? 	 E sili fakafia atu pefea te poto o Ieova i lō te poto o te lalolagi mai lalo i te pulega a Satani?


Yes, there is. 	 Ao, e isi se fakamoemoega penā.


(Hebrews 6:10) We truly miss their companionship. 	 (Epelu 6:10) E se mafai o puli i a tatou a ‵tou fesokotakiga ‵gali i aso mua.


13 In other ways, some Witnesses have not firmly rejected worldly conduct. 	 13 I nisi feitu, ne seki tiakina eiloa ne nisi Molimau a amioga faka-te-lalolagi.


How can we discern what is in a student’s heart? 	 E mafai pefea o iloa ne tatou a mea i te loto o se tino akoga?


FEBRUARY 25, 2013–MARCH 3, 2013 	 FEPUALI 25, 2013–MATI 3, 2013


(Acts 6:7) Nevertheless, concerning the majority of the Jews, Paul wrote: “Down till today whenever Moses is read, a veil lies upon their hearts.” (2 Corinthians 3:15) Paul likely knew what Jesus had previously said to the Jewish religious leaders: “You are searching the Scriptures, because you think that by means of them you will have everlasting life; and these are the very ones that bear witness about me.” 	 (Galuega 6:7) E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, ne tusi mai a Paulo e uiga ki te tokoukega o tino Iutaia: “Ke oko mai foki ki aso nei manafai e fai‵tau latou ki Tulafono a Mose, e tumau eiloa te fakapulougina olotou loto ne te veli tenā.” (2 Kolinito 3:15) Kāti ne iloa ‵lei ne Paulo a pati kolā ne fai atu muamua ne Iesu ki takitaki lotu Iutaia: “E sukesuke koutou ki Tusi, me ko te otou manatu e maua ne koutou i ei a te ola se gata mai; e molimau foki a Tusi konā ki a au.”