According to a United Nations source, about five million children die from the effects of hunger each year. 	 E ‵tusa mo te fakamatalaga mai Malo ‵Soko, e nofo ki se lima miliona o tama‵liki e ‵mate i tausaga takitasi ona ko te likiliki i te fia ‵kai.


How did the writer of Psalm 119 express his fondness for Jehovah’s word? 	 Ne taku atu pefea ne te tino tusitala o te Salamo 119 a tena fiafia ki te muna a Ieova?


As a result, he told me I could come back home. 	 Kae ko te ikuga, ne fai mai tou tagata ke toe foki atu au ki te fale.


Angels desired to peer into and understand the deep spiritual truths that God’s prophets of old times wrote concerning the anointed Christian congregation. 	 Ne ma‵nako a agelu ke iloa kae malamalama latou i muna‵tonu faka-te-agaga ‵loto kolā ne tusi ne pelofeta mua a te Atua e uiga ki te fakapotopotoga o Kelisiano fakaekegina.


All 49 members of the Feijó Congregation were brought to trial for attending an illegal meeting in a private home. 	 Ne ‵tu ki te fono a te fakapotopotoga kātoa i Feijó telā e toko 49 a tino i ei me ne fai ne latou se fakatasiga ‵funa i se fale o se tino.


Satan claims that if allowed to put humans to the test, he can turn every one of them away from serving God. 	 Ne ‵losi mai a Satani me kafai e tuku atu ke tofotofo ne ia a tino, e mafai o ‵fuli ne ia a tino katoa ke sē tavini atu ki te Atua.


He became absorbed in establishing his own righteousness, even demanding a reason for his suffering. 	 Ne kamata o mafaufau ifo eiloa a ia ki tena amiotonu, mai i te taumafai ke iloa ne ia te pogai o ana logo‵maega.


4, 5. (a) What can happen if you do not set goals for yourself? (b) Why should your choices be governed by a desire to please God? 	 4, 5. (a) Ne a mea e mafai o ‵tupu māfai e seki fakatoka ne koe ou fakamoemoega? (e) Kaia e ‵tau ei o takitaki a te faiga o au filifiliga ne se manakoga ke fakafiafia atu ki te Atua?


Imagine that one day, before the public talk, you notice that someone whom you invited has come to the Kingdom Hall. 	 I te aso e tasi, mai mua o fai te lāuga mō tino katoa, e lavea ne koe me ko fanatu ki te Fale Tapuaki se tino telā ne ‵kami ne koe.


According to 2 Timothy 3:14, 15, what two factors contributed to Timothy’s decision to pursue spiritual goals? 	 E ‵tusa mo te 2 Timoteo 3:14, 15, ne a mea e lua ne fesoasoani atu ki te fakaikuga a Timoteo ke kausaki atu ki fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga?


It pricks our conscience and we are embarrassed by the expensive [automobiles] we drive.” 	 E logo‵mae i ei ‵tou loto lagona kae masiasi ei tatou ona ko [motoka] ‵togi ‵mafa kolā e oloolo sāle ei tatou.”


He offers it out of genuine love for those who serve him. 	 E tuku mai ne ia mo te alofa tonu ki tino kolā e tavini atu ki a ia.


But they are patient with me and eager to share what they have learned. 	 Kae e kufaki eiloa lāua kae e fia‵fia o fakaasi mai a lā mea ne tauloto.


(Matt. 5:28) Some of the things that we could allow ourselves to imagine would be deeply displeasing to Jehovah. 	 (Mata. 5:28) A nisi mea kolā e mafai o fakaataata ne tatou i te mafaufau e mafai o fakafanoanoa atu ki a Ieova.


It can include affection and warmth. 	 E aofia i ei a lagonaga atafai mo te alofa.


Indeed, they can find comfort in knowing that such feelings are not new. 	 E tonu, e ‵tau o fakamafanafana atu ki a latou me i vaegā lagonaga penā e se ne mea fou.


There he resurrected Dorcas. 	 I konā ne fakatu aka ne ia a Tokasi mai te mate.


[Picture on page 11] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 10]


In conclusion, the chairman told his delighted audience: “While various legal and administrative duties have been assigned to experienced overseers, . . . all of them serve under the spiritual direction of the Governing Body. . . . 	 I te fakaotiga, ne fai atu penei te takitakifono ki te kau kolā ne fakalogo‵logo mo te fia‵fia ki a ia: “E tiga eiloa ne avatu a nisi tiute ki ovasia atamai i te tausiga o mea tau tulafono mo nisi mea aka, . . . e ‵nofo latou katoa mai lalo i te pulega faka-te-agaga a te Potukau Pule. . . .


Yet, man’s Creator, Jehovah God, has organized just such a rescue. 	 Kae ko oti ne fakatoka ne te Māfuaga o tino, ko Ieova te Atua, a te faka‵saoga tenā.


And the crisis will, indeed, be brought about by extraterrestrial forces. 	 Kae ka fakaoko mai te fakalavelave tenā ne mea ma‵losi mai tua atu o te paneta tenei.


A Precious Asset Today 	 Se Mea Tāua ‵ki i Aso Nei


By reasoning on the scriptures mentioned in the book, parents may be able to help children to develop their perceptive powers “to distinguish both right and wrong.”—Hebrews 5:14. 	 Mai te fakaaogāga o tusi siki i te tusi tenā, e mafai ne mātua o fesoasoani atu ki tama‵liki ke ati aka te malosi o te mafaufau ke iloa ne latou “te kese‵kesega o te ‵lei mo te masei.”—Epelu 5:14.


My father standing on a street corner, offering magazines to passersby 	 Ko toku tamana e tu atu i te feitu auala, o ofo atu a mekesini ki tino kolā e solosolo i ana tafa


Alisa, a sister in her early 30’s from Russia, comments: “Serving Jehovah in this kind of ministry has helped me to taste all his goodness.” 	 Ne fai mai a Alisa, se tuagane mai Lusia telā ko 30 tupu ana tausaga: “A te kau atu ki te vaegā taviniga tenei ki a Ieova, ne fesoasoani mai ke mafai ne au o ‵tofo ki te ‵lei o Ieova.


PAGE 22 SONGS TO BE USED: 69, 122 	 ITULAU E 28 • PESE: 60, 102


Therefore, God’s Word advises the living: “All that your hand finds to do, do with your very power, for there is no work nor devising nor knowledge nor wisdom in Sheol, the place to which you are going.” 	 Tela la, e fautua mai a te Muna a te Atua ki tino ola: “Galue malosi ki tau mea e fai, me kafai e oko koutou ki te lalolagi o tino ‵mate io me ko Seoli, te koga ka olo koutou ki ei, e se toe mafau‵fau koutou, seai se poto e toe sala ne koutou, se toe gasuesue foki koutou.”


“Even as Jehovah freely forgave you, so do you also.” 	 “E pelā eiloa mo te fakamagaloga o koutou ne Ieova, e ‵tau foki mo koutou o fai penā.”


Can you hear him? 	 E mafai o lagona ne koe a ia?


(1 John 5:20) What does that mean? 	 (1 Ioane 5:20) Se a te uiga o te mea tenā?


Accepting Scriptural counsel and applying Bible principles will have an effect on our conscience—the inner faculty that “bears witness.” 	 A te talia o pati fakatonutonu mo te fakagaluegaga o fakatakitakiga a te Tusi Tapu ka aoga eiloa ki ‵tou loto lagona—se leo i loto i a tatou telā “e molimau mai.”


Qualified older men, or overseers, were appointed in these local congregations. 	 Ne ‵tofi aka a toeaina, io me ko ovasia ma‵tua ‵lei i fakapotopotoga konei.


In almost every part of the globe, people can hear and read the Kingdom message in their own language. 	 Toeitiiti ko koga katoa i te lalolagi e lagona ei ne tino a te fekau o te Malo kae fai‵tau foki ki ei i olotou ‵gana eiloa.


Furthermore, why is it to our benefit to do so? 	 Kae kaia e ‵lei ei ke fai tatou penā?


14 Details regarding mankind and Jehovah’s sovereignty are presented throughout the Bible. 	 14 A fakamatalaga e uiga ki tino mo te pulega sili a Ieova e maua i te Tusi Tapu.


Rich Blessings Now 	 Fakamanuiaga e Uke i Aso Nei


12, 13. (a) If a child is disfellowshipped, how do Christian parents show that they obey God? (b) How did one family benefit from the parents’ obedience to Jehovah? 	 12, 13. (a) Kafai e fakatea se tamaliki, e fakaasi atu pefea ne mātua Kelisiano a te lotou faka‵logo ki te Atua? (e) Ne aoga pefea ki se kāiga a te faka‵logo o mātua ki a Ieova?


As Mary’s knowledge of God’s purposes grew, however, she came to see that the traditions of her fathers no longer had God’s approval. 	 I te taimi ne gasolo aka ei o lasi te iloa o Malia i fuafuaga a te Atua, ne lavea ne ia me e se fiafia te Atua ki tuu mo aganuu o ana tupuga.


How shocking it is for God-fearing parents who have tried hard to bring up their children in the Christian way to hear these words from a child! 	 Ko tafaga la te fakapoi o te mea tenei ki mātua kolā e ma‵taku ki te Atua kae ne taumafai malosi ke puti aka olotou tama‵liki i te auala faka-Kelisiano ke faka‵logo atu ki pati konei mai i se tamaliki!


What proof is there that Christians can endure considerable stress? 	 Se a te fakamaoniga e iloa atu i ei me e mafai o kufaki a Kelisiano i toe tulaga ma‵sei o te loto māfatia?


Joseph’s Father, No. 3 	 Te Tamana o Iosefa, Napa 3


Interestingly, in some Oriental languages, the term for “zeal” is made up of two parts that literally mean “hot heart,” as though the heart were burning. 	 Se mea gali, me i te ‵gana i nisi fenua o Asia, a te tugapati ko te “loto finafinau” e aofia i ei a vaega e lua kolā e fakauiga ki te “loto” mo te “‵vela,” e pelā me e ‵ka a te loto.


How were the Israelites affected by outward appearances? 	 Ne pokotia pefea a tino Isalaelu i mea e lavea ki mata?


These compositions appear in the Bible book of Lamentations. 	 Ka maua atu a pati fanoa‵noa i te tusi o te Tusi Tapu ko te Tagiga a Ielemia.


Each of the first four collections of psalms ends with an expression of praise to Jehovah. 	 E fakaoti faeloa a vaega takitasi e fa o te tusi ko salamo ki se tugāpati ke ‵viki atu ki te Aliki io me ko Ieova.


Psalm 72 points to what he will do through his King-Son. 	 E fakasino atu te Salamo e 72 ki mea kolā ka fai ne ia e alatu i tena Tama, te Tupu.


Moses did not tell the Israelites in Egypt: ‘I will meet you at the Red Sea. Get there the best way you can.’ 	 E seki fai atu a Mose ki tino Isalaelu i Aikupito, penei: ‘Ka fetaui tatou i te Tai Kula. ‵Sala atu te ‵toe auala ‵lei ke oko atu koutou ki konā.’


Because love for Bible truth moves us to obey from the heart the Scriptural commandments to love God and to love our brothers.—1 Pet. 1:22; 1 John 4:21. Show love for the brothers and sisters (See paragraph 17) 	 Me e fakamalosi aka tatou ne te alofa ki te munatonu i te Tusi Tapu ke faka‵logo mai i ‵tou loto ki fakatonuga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ke a‵lofa ki te Atua mo ‵tou taina.—1 Pe. 1:22; 1 Ioa. 4:21.


What has been the result? 	 Ne a mea ne iku mai i ei?


Rather, as a loving Benefactor, he warmly appeals to us: “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. 	 Moi ne faka‵logo mai eiloa koutou ki aku fakatonuga, e penei a fakamanuiaga mō koutou e ‵tafe eiloa pelā me se vaitafe telā e se mafai o ‵masa pakupaku!


Instead, their hearts are “steadfast” and “unshakable” as they look to the future with confidence, knowing that God’s righteous new world is near. 	 E “malosi” kae “e se manavase” latou kae e ‵kilo atu ki aso mai mua mo te loto talitonu, mo te iloa me ko pili mai te lalolagi fou a te Atua.


Eventually, some 30 members of a family with whom we studied came into the truth! 	 Fakamuli loa, e nofo ki se 30 tino mai se kāiga telā ne suke‵suke mo māua ne ‵mai katoa ki loto i te munatonu!


To illustrate: An exciting game or sport may be uninteresting to a person who does not know how to play it. 	 E pelā mo te tala fakatusa tenei: kāti ka se fiafia se tino ki se tafaoga gali māfai e se iloa ne ia o tafao i ei.


How did Hannah show that she trusted in Jehovah? 	 Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne Hana me ne talitonu a ia ki a Ieova?


13 Are you an unbaptized young person who is being raised by godly parents, attending Christian meetings, and even sharing in the preaching of the Kingdom good news? 	 13 E mata, a koe se tino talai seki papatiso telā e puti ake nei ne ou mātua kolā e tapuaki ki te Atua, e kau atu ki fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano kae kau atu foki ki te folafolaatuga o te tala ‵lei o te Malo?


Rejoicing in the Hope 	 Ke Fiafia i te Fakamoemoega


By and large, they have not had time to develop close friendships and are far away from family members. 	 Me seki maua ne te tokoukega o latou se taimi ke fakamasani faka‵lei aka mo tino kae ko tō ‵mao foki latou mai olotou kāiga.


Instead, we must be determined to grow in faith and use the time of God’s patience wisely.—Matt. 24:13; read 2 Peter 3:17, 18. 	 E ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne tatou ke ga‵solo ki mua i te fakatuanaki kae fakaaoga faka‵lei a te taimi o te kufaki o te Atua.—Mataio 24:13; faitau te 2 Petelu 3:17, 18. [Ata i te itulau e 21]


When we keep in mind why we need to continue to preach, we are motivated to endure in giving “a witness to all the nations.” 	 Kafai e masaua ne tatou a te pogai e ‵tau ei mo tatou o tumau i te talai atu, ko fakamalosigina ei tatou ke kufaki i te tukuatuga o “se molimau ki atufenua katoa.”


(Jas. 1:19) Rather than being quick to justify yourself, try to control your emotions and absorb what your parents have to say. 	 (Iako. 1:19) I lō te taumafai o fai a fakamasakoga ke sao koe, taumafai ke pule faka‵lei atu ki ou lagonaga kae talia a pati katoa e fai atu ne ou mātua.


Although we seek the spiritual welfare of people by endeavoring to share with them “the glorious good news of the happy God” and his Son, they may be apathetic or ungrateful. 	 E ui eiloa e taumafai tatou o fesoasoani atu i te feitu faka-te-agaga ki nisi tino mai te folafola atu ki a latou a “te Tala ‵Lei o te ‵malu o te Atua” fiafia mo tena Tama, kāti e se fia ‵saga mai io me e se loto fakafetai latou.


How Would You Answer? 	 • Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne Tavita a tena talitonu ki a Ieova?


He gives us the answer in the very psalm in which he four times asked: “How long?” 	 Ne tuku mai ne ia te tali i te salamo telā ne fesili fakafa atu a ia penei: “E gata afea?”


Was God’s confidence in Daniel misplaced? 	 E mata, ne galo atu te loto talitonu o te Atua ki a Tanielu?


14 Obedience to those who today are taking the lead among us is vital. 	 14 A te faka‵logo ki a latou kolā e fai ne latou te takitakiga i a tatou i aso nei e tāua.


What impels us to tell others of the hope of salvation? 	 Ne a mea e fakamalosi mai ki a tatou ke taku atu te fakamoemoega e uiga ki te fakaolataga ki nisi tino?


Moreover, just as in Noah’s day, people today are going about their business, trying to live a “normal” life, refusing to heed the warnings being sounded. 	 E se gata i ei, e pelā eiloa mo aso o Noa, e tumau eiloa a tino i aso nei i olotou mea e fai i aso takitasi, mai te taumafai ke ola latou i se olaga “masani” kae e ita fitifiti ma faka‵logo ki fakailoaga ke fakaeteete latou.


Jesus and his disciples had been traveling all morning through the hilly country of Samaria. 	 Ne faima‵laga atu a Iesu mo ana soko i te taeao kātoa i te fenua maugā o Samalia.


(Revelation 21:1-4) What a privilege it will be for all loyal worshippers of Jehovah to see that wonderful time!* 	 (Fakaasiga 21:1-4) Mafaga o tauliaga gali ke lavea ne tino fakamaoni katoa a te taimi gali tenā!*


Would he recommend this type of service? 	 E mata, ka fakamalosi aka ne ia te vaegā taviniga tenā?


Let us never weary of praying humbly to our merciful God, asking his forgiveness and help. 	 E se ‵tau eiloa o fi‵ta tatou i te ‵talo atu mo te loto maulalo ki te ‵tou Atua alofa ke fakamagalo kae fesoasoani mai foki ki a tatou.


7, 8. (a) As shown in a letter to the first-century Corinthian congregation, how can faith be in vain? (b) How does a correct understanding of the resurrection hope set true Christians apart? 	 7, 8. (a) E pelā mo tena tusi ki Kelisiano i Kolinito i te senitenali muamua, e mafai pefea o se aogā a te ‵tou fakatuanaki? (e) E ‵vae keatea pefea a Kelisiano ‵tonu ne te malamalama tonu e uiga ki te fakamoemoega ko te toetuga?


“GREET PERSIS OUR BELOVED ONE” 	 “FAKATALOFA ATU KI A PESETI TE ‵TOU FAGASELE”


Moses’ brother, Aaron, was to go along as spokesman. 	 Ne ‵tau foki o fanatu a Alona, te taina o Mose, ke fai mo fai se tuku muna.


More than serving as a literary device to explain the characteristics of wisdom, this personification figuratively refers to God’s firstborn Son, Jesus Christ, in his prehuman existence. 	 I tafa o tena fakaaogāga tonu ke fakamatala mai i ei a uiga o te poto, e fakasino atu eiloa a tena faiga e pelā me se tino ki te Tama toekimua a te Atua, ko Iesu Keliso, i tena olaga i te lagi a koi tuai o fai mo fai se tino.


The effect of his blessing on our efforts can be compared to the way our bodies benefit from wholesome food. 	 A fakamanuiaga kolā e maua mai i ‵tou taumafaiga e mafai o fakatusa ki te auala e aoga ei a mea‵kai ki ‵tou foitino.


WHAT desirable things fill your house? 	 NE A kope tāua e maua atu i tou fale?


From Puerto Rico, we visited my family in England several times. 	 Mai Puerto Rico, ne asi atu fakafia māua ki mā kāiga i Egelani.


You too can ask God to give you holy spirit.—Luke 11:13. 	 E mafai foki o akai atu koe ki te Atua ke maua ne koe te agaga tapu.—Luka 11:13.


14 What can we learn from such examples? 	 14 Ne a mea e tauloto ne tatou mai vaegā tala penā?


• How will Jehovah employ his spirit in the future to accomplish the fulfillment of his purpose? 	 • Ka fakaaoga pefea ne Ieova tena agaga i aso mai mua ke fakataunu ei tena fuafuaga?


On the last day of his life on earth, Jesus demonstrated the meaning of what he taught by washing his disciples’ feet. 	 I te ‵toe aso o tena olaga i te lalolagi nei, ne fakaasi atu ne Iesu te uiga o te mea telā ne akoako atu ne ia mai te ‵fuluga o vae o ana soko.


They will use their arms, or “rods,” against their own warriors. 	 Ka fakaaogā ne latou olotou meatau, io me ko olotou “matasana” ki olotou sotia eiloa.


Brother Rutherford thundered. “Behold, the King reigns! 	 Ne pakalaga malosi atu a te Taina ko Rutherford. “‵Kilo atu, ki te Tupu ko pule mai!


6 On the basis of Christ’s sacrifice, Jehovah forgives the sins of those who exercise faith. 	 6 E auala i te fakavae o te taulaga togiola a Keliso, e fakamagalo ne Ieova a agasala a tino kolā e fakatuanaki.


By Way of Review 	 Ke Toe Mafaufau ki ei


Nevertheless, it is important for you to view your situation as Jehovah does. 	 E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, se mea tāua ke maua ne koe te kilokiloga a Ieova.


• Who should partake of the Memorial emblems? 	 • Ko oi e ‵tau o ‵kai kae inu i te Fakamanatuga?


Pressing on to maturity calls for our putting forth effort in at least two areas. 	 A te gasolo atu ki te matua ‵lei e manakogina a taumafaiga e uke i feitu e lua konei.


That occurred when God allowed Jerusalem, its temple, and the records pertaining to its priesthood to be destroyed. 	 Ne tupu te mea tenā i te taimi ne talia ei ne te Atua ke fakamasei a Ielusalema, tena faletapu mo tusi katoa e uiga ki olotou faitaulaga.


To keep our identity as true Christians, we must rise above such attitudes. 	 Ke fakatumau te ‵tou iloga e pelā me ne Kelisiano ‵tonu, e se ‵tau lele eiloa o tau‵tali atu tatou ki vaegā kilokiloga penā.


2 Like Robert, many Christians—young and old—have opportunities for advancement in the present system of things. 	 2 E pelā mo Lopati, e tokouke a Kelisiano—talavou mo tino ma‵tua—e maua ne latou a avanoaga ke ga‵solo atu ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga i te olaga tenei.


Although he was married to a woman he dearly loved, he found himself giving in to that habit again and again. 	 E tiga eiloa ne avaga a ia ki se fafine telā ne alofa malosi a ia ki ei, ne tumau eiloa i te fai ne ia a amioga konā.


(Exodus 4:12) 8 The knowledge that God’s servants acquire from their Bible study is not superficial. 	 8 A te iloaga telā e maua ne tavini a te Atua mai te faiga o se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu e se gata fua i te mauaga o te poto.


Jesus has already proved to be a thoroughly righteous, reliable, and compassionate Leader. 	 Ko oti eiloa ne fakamaoni mai ne Iesu me e fai a ia mo fai se Takitaki amiotonu, e fakatalitonugina, kae alofa atafai katoatoa.


What is involved in becoming “fishers of men”? 	 Ne a mea e aofia i te fai mo fai ne “tino faiika ki tino”?


For instance, avoid situations that are known to be tempting. 	 E pelā mo te mea tenei, ke ‵kalo kea‵tea tatou mai koga kolā e iloa ne tatou e mafai o maua ne tatou a tofotofoga i ei.


Obviously, the Devil wanted Jesus to be overly concerned about his own reputation, even to the point of making a showy display. 	 E manino ‵lei, me ne manako te Tiapolo ke fakatāua ne Iesu a ia eiloa, mai te fai ne ia o se mea e fakaasi atu i ei a tena fakamatamata.


Given the status of these two, it is unlikely that they would have moved the body themselves. 	 Ona ko te mea ne lauiloa lāua, kāti ne fakagasue eiloa ne lāua te foitino.


Especially when they reach their teenage years may they feel that direction from their parents suggests a lack of trust. 	 Kafai ko oko latou ki te tulaga talavou, kāti e mafau‵fau aka latou me i fakatonuga mai i olotou mātua se fakaasiga o te sē lava o te loto talitonu.


In that letter to the Romans, Paul explains how humans are declared righteous and how such individuals should live. 	 I te tusi tenā ki te kau Loma, ne fakamatala atu ne Paulo te auala e mafai o takuamiotonugina a tino mo te auala e ‵tau ei o ola latou.


Dennis reports: “Using the skills that we developed in building Kingdom Halls to help our brothers has brought us great joy. 	 Ne fai mai a Dennis: “Mai te fakaaogāga o te atamai ne tauloto ne maua i te faitega o Kingdom Halls ke fesoasoani atu ki ‵tou taina, se mea fakafiafia eiloa ki a maua.


10 Shortly after the inception of the Christian congregation, the apostles appointed “seven certified men . . . full of spirit and wisdom” to supervise “the daily distribution” of food among needy Christian widows. 	 10 Mai tua malie ifo o te fakatūga o te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano, ne ‵tofi aka ne apositolo a “tāgata e tokofitu . . . e ‵fonu i te agaga tapu mo te poto” ke pule ne latou “te tufatufaga” o meakai ki fāfine Kelisiano ko ‵mate olotou avaga kolā e ma‵nako ki se fesoasoani.


Some may differ considerably from what you know of or from what is done in your area. 	 Kāti e ‵kese ‵ki a nisi faifaiga mai mea kolā e iloa ne koe io me ko mea kolā e masani koe ki ei i te kogā koga e nofo koe i ei.


Paul wrote: “Let the sun not set with you in a provoked state.” 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo: “Sa nofo mo tou kaitaua i te aso kātoa.”


(See the box “If Ever That Evil Slave . . .”) 	 (Onoono ki te pokisi “Kafai e Fai Ifo te Tavini Masei Tenā . . . ”)


What Is God’s Name? 	 Ko oi te Igoa o te Atua?


11, 12. (a) Why must we learn to fear God? (b) How does Jesus teach us to fear Jehovah? 	 Fakaakoako ke Mataku ki a Ieova


Notice how he reacted to such opposition: “After we had first suffered and been insolently treated,” he wrote, “we mustered up boldness by means of our God to speak to you the good news of God with a great deal of struggling.” (1 Thess. 2:2) Surely it was a challenge for Paul to keep on speaking the good news after he had been seized, stripped, beaten with rods, and thrown into prison. 	 Ke mafaufau ki te auala ne saga atu ei a ia ki ‵tekemaiga konā: “E iloa foki ne koutou me ne sōna fai matou, kae muna maseigina foki,” ko ana pati, “ka ko te motou Atua, ne aumai eiloa ne ia te loto malosi o taku atu ki a koutou a te Tala ‵Lei mai i a ia, kae tonu me e tokouke a tino e ‵teke ki a matou.” (1 Tesalonia 2:2) E tonu, e se se mea faigofie ke tumau eiloa a Paulo i te faipati atu e uiga ki te tala ‵lei mai tua o tena pukega o saisai, saesae ona gatu, ‵kini fakamasei, kae ‵pei ki te falepuipui.


(Genesis 1:26) Fittingly, only humans on earth are capable of reflecting God’s creative drive, at times producing impressive works of music, art, and technology. 	 (Kenese 1:26) E fetaui ‵lei eiloa, me ko tino fua i te lalolagi e mafai o mafau‵fau ki te manakoga o te Atua ke faite a mea, telā e mafai ei o fai ne latou a galuega fakaofoofogia e pelā mo te faiga o pese, ‵lomiga o ata, mo poto ‵fou.


They give of their time, energy, and resources to promote pure worship. 	 E fakamāumāu olotou taimi, malosi, mo kope ke fakamaluga aka ei te tapuakiga tonu.


Angels in heaven rejoice when a sinner repents.—Luke 15:10. 	 E fia‵fia sāle a agelu i te lagi māfai ko salamō se tino agasala.—Luka 15:10.


(Acts 5:29) Still, she will not challenge her husband’s headship. 	 (Galuega 5:29) Kae e se ‵tau foki o ‵teke atu a ia ki te ulu o te kāiga.


But if the interests that we share with some Christians separate us from others, we need to “widen out.” 	 Kae kafai ko mea e fia‵fia tatou ki ei e ‵vae keatea a nisi Kelisiano mai i nisi tino, e ‵tau o “fakalauefa atu” ‵tou a‵lofa.


(John 10:34; 12:34) The Gospel accounts prove that Jesus was hated, especially by the Jewish religious leaders. 	 (Ioane 10:34; 12:34) E fakatalitonu mai i tala i Evagelia me ne takalia‵lia latou ki a Iesu, maise eiloa takitaki lotu Iutaia.


We must never “return evil for evil,” in word or in deed.—Rom. 12:17; read 1 Peter 3:16. 	 E se ‵tau mo tatou o “taui atu te masei ki te masei,” i ‵tou pati mo faifaiga.—Loma 12:17; faitau te 1 Petelu 3:16.


Will my decisions help me to “be peaceable”? 	 E mata, ka fesoasoani mai aku filifiliga ko au ke “filemu”?


Look the KGB agent right in the eye. 	 Kilo ‵tonu loa ki mata o te tino pule o te KGB.


The key to a happy, meaningful life is this: We must have a proper relationship with Jehovah, our Creator and heavenly Father. 	 A te auala ki se olaga fiafia kae aogā, tenei: E ‵tau o maua ne tatou se fesokotakiga ‵lei mo Ieova, te ‵tou Atua telā ne faite ne ia tatou, ko te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi tenā.


2 Faith in God’s provision for raising the dead by means of his Son, Jesus Christ, can sustain us in times of stress. 	 2 A te fakatuanaki ki te fakatokaga a te Atua ke toe faka‵tu mai a tino ‵mate e alatu i tena Tama, ko Iesu Keliso, e mafai eiloa o fakamalosi mai ki a tatou i taimi o fakalavelave faiga‵ta.


How can we introduce scriptures in a way that engenders respect for the Bible? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tatou a tusi fai‵tau i se auala telā e fakamalosi aka ei te āva o tino ki te Tusi Tapu?


[Pictures on page 15] 	 15. Kaia e fakamafanafana mai ei a pati i te Salamo 130:3 e uiga ki te mataupu ko te loto pulea?


How reassuring that is to us when we are coping with injustices! 	 A lagonaga o Ieova mo Iesu e uiga ki te tulaga tenei e tuku mai i ei ki a tatou se fakamafanafanaga lasi ‵ki māfai e logo‵mae tatou ona ko te sē fai mea tonu.


And what do you believe?” 	 Kae se a te mea e talitonu koe ki ei?”


8 Yes, our love for Jehovah’s Word should come from our heart, the seat of emotion. 	 8 E tonu, e ‵tau o māfua mai te ‵tou fiafia ki te Muna a Ieova mai i ‵tou loto, ko te māfuaga tenā o ‵tou lagonaga.


Moses’ final words would understandably have a profound effect on the people. 	 E maina ‵lei me ne fakamalosi atu eiloa a toe pati fakaoti a Mose ki tino.


Mind the Spirit and Live! 	 Tuku Atu Otou Mafaufau ki Mea e Manako ki ei te Agaga, Kae ka Iku Atu ki te Ola!


The writer of Psalm 111 had the correct view of godly fear, stating: “The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom. All those doing them [keeping his commandments] have a good insight.”—Ps. 111:10. 	 Ne maua ne te tino ne tusi ne ia te Salamo e 111 a te kilokiloga tonu e uiga ki te mataku ki te Atua, i ana pati: “A te auala e maua ei te poto, ko te mataku ki te Aliki; e fai ne ia a fakamasinoga ‵tonu ki tino katoa kolā e faka‵logo ki ana fakatonuga.”—Salamo 111:10.


That is why they are recipients of God’s spirit and speak the pure language, the truth about Jehovah and his marvelous purposes. They use the pure language to praise Jehovah earth wide on a huge and growing scale. 	 Tenā eiloa te pogai e fai ei latou mo tino kolā e maua ne latou te agaga o te Atua kae fai‵pati ki te ‵gana ‵ma, ko te munatonu e uiga ki a Ieova mo ana fuafuaga fakaofoofogia.


Since rejoicing is sometimes symbolized by wine, however, Jesus was referring to the joy of being together with his resurrected anointed followers in the Kingdom.—Ps. 104:15; Matt. 26:29. 	 Kae ona ko te mea e fakaata mai ne te uaina a te fiafia, ne fakasino atu eiloa a Iesu ki te fiafia telā ka maua mai i tena ‵kau fakatasi mo ana soko fakaekegina kolā ka toe faka‵tu aka i tena Malo faka-te-lagi.—Salamo 104:15; Mataio 26:29.


And he said to them: ‘Whose image and inscription is this?’ 	 Fai atu ei a ia ki a latou: ‘I o oi te ata mo te igoa tenei?’


He might choose to show consideration for his new neighbors by dressing very simply or by otherwise living more modestly than his finances permit. 	 E mafai o fakaiku aka ne ia ke fakaasi atu tena amanaia ki ana tuakoi ‵fou mai te fakaaogāga o gatu ‵togi māmā io me e taumafai o ola i se olaga faigofie i lō te ola e ‵tusa mo mea e mafai o maua ne ia.


You may wonder, ‘Is it possible for me to be that close to God?’ 	 Kāti ka mafaufau aka koe, penei, ‘E mata, e mafai foki o maua ne au se tulaga penā?’


How might you use illustrations effectively in teaching? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaaoga ne koe a tala fakatusa i se auala magoi ke akoako atu?


(Isaiah 64:8) As we allow Jehovah to mold us through our personal study and application of his Word, we gradually put on the new personality. 	 (Isaia 64:8) I te taimi e talia ei ne tatou ke fulifuli ne Ieova a ‵tou uiga e auala i sukesukega totino mo te fakagaluegāga o tena Muna, ko kamatamata ei o ‵pei eiloa tatou ki te foitino fou.


For example, a brick may break loose from the top of a high building and strike a pedestrian. 	 E pelā me se puliki e matoli ifo mai i se fogāfale maluga kae poko atu ki se tino e sasale i te auala.


(Matthew 5:37) (Some churches ignore a legally approved civil marriage ceremony, claiming that it is not really a proper marriage unless a priest or a clergyman performs a ritual or declares the couple man and wife.) 	 (Mataio 5:37) (E fakasēaogā ne nisi lotu a fakaipoipoga kolā e fai i te malo, i te lotou tali‵tonu me ko te fakaipoipoga fua telā e fai ne se faifeau e fai ei ke fai te tagata mo te fafine mo fai se tauavaga.)


(Ezra 3:2) Is prestigious secular advancement what you desire, or has faith given you much higher spiritual goals? 	 (Esela 3:2) E mata, e manako malosi koe ki tulaga ma‵luga i te galuega io me ko kausaki nei koe ki nisi fakamoemoega ‵lei faka-te-agaga ona ko te fakatuanaki?


THE GREAT GALILEAN MINISTRY 	 TE GALUEGA LASI I KALILAIA


What fine qualities does he display? 	 Ne a uiga ‵lei e fakaasi ne ia?


By means of the Kingdom, God’s name will be sanctified. 	 E auala i te Malo, ka faka‵malugina ei te igoa o te Atua.


(Acts 4:32) The prophet Isaiah pointed to the time when all humans would freely enjoy earth’s material resources. 	 (Galu. 4:32) Ne fakasino atu te pelofeta ko Isaia ki te taimi telā ka maua ei ne tino katoa a mea faka-te-foitino i te lalolagi nei e aunoa mo se ‵togi.


Who are represented by the 24 elders seen by John in vision? 3 Through that opened door in heaven, John saw 24 elders, enthroned and crowned like kings. 	 3 Ne lavea ne Ioane i te mataloa telā ne matala i te lagi a toeaina e toko 24 e saga‵saga i nofogaaliki mo olotou pulou e pelā me ne pulou o tupu.


15 There may be occasions when it would be good for us to reconsider a choice or decision. 	 15 E isi ne taimi kāti e ‵lei atu ma toe mafau‵fau tatou ki se filifiliga io me se fakaikuga ne fai ne tatou.


As Elisha of old said, “there are more who are with us than those who are with them.” (2 Kings 6:16; Psalm 34:7) It may be that Jehovah, for his own good purpose, allows pressure from opposers to continue for a while. 	 E pelā mo pati a Elisaia i aso mua, me “e tokouke atu a o‵tou kau i lō te lotou kau.” (2 Tupu 6:16; Salamo 34:7) Kāti e talia fua ne Ieova a tino ‵teke ke tumau mō se vaitaimi ko te mea ke fetaui ‵lei mo tena fuafuaga.


13 God’s Word also exposes subtle forms of idolatry. 	 13 E fakaasi faka‵sau mai foki ne te Muna a te Atua a vaega o te ifo ki tupua kolā e se laveagofie.


Genesis chapter 13 tells us that they left Egypt and moved their flocks to “the Negeb.” 	 E fai mai te Kenese mataupu e 13 me ne tiakina ne latou a Aikupito kae faima‵laga atu ki te “feitu ki saute o Kanana” ki te koga ko Negeb.


If no Bible principle is violated, there is usually room for varied points of view. 	 Kafai e se ‵teke atu ei ki se akoakoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu, e maua faeloa i ei te avanoaga mō nisi manatu kese‵kese.


But the Most High will change David’s condition to one of glory. 	 Kae ka ‵fuli ne te Atua Maluga a te tulaga o Tavita ki se tulaga fakaaloalo.


• Why is it vital that we develop the kind of faith that the Bible describes? 	 • Kaia e tāua ei ke maua ne tatou a te fakatuanaki telā e fakamatala mai i te Tusi Tapu?


8. (a) What is one important way in which Jesus showed respect for his disciples? (b) How can overseers today follow Jesus’ example? 	 8. (a) Se a te auala tāua e tasi ne fakaasi atu ei ne Iesu te āva ki ana soko? (e) E mafai pefea o tau‵tali atu a ovasia i aso nei ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu?


Later when Joseph was blessed with dreams from God, proving that he had Jehovah’s favor, they found “further reason to hate him.” 	 Fakamuli ifo i te taimi ne maua ei ne Iosefa a fakamanuiaga e auala i ana moemiti mai te Atua, ne fakamaoni atu i ei me ne fiafia a Ieova ki a ia, kae “ne gasolo ake ei o kaitaua ona taina ki a ia.”


2 This man, Jesus of Nazareth, was not guided by the sophisticated learning that some sought in ancient Rome, Athens, or Alexandria. 	 2 A te tagata tenei, ko Iesu mai Nasaleta, ne seki tautali a ia ki akoakoga ma‵luga faka-te-lalolagi kolā e kausaki sāle ki ei a te kau Loma, Atenai mo Alexandria i aso mua.


Our trust in Jehovah gives us courage, no matter what challenges we may face. 	 A te tali‵tonu ki a Ieova e aumai ne ia te loto toa, faitalia a mea faiga‵ta e fe‵paki mo tatou.


8, 9. What unwise request did Israel make, and with what results? 	 8, 9. Se a te fakamolemole sē ‵lei ne fai ne tino Isalaelu, kae ne a mea ne iku mai i ei?


Many questions could be asked. 	 E uke ‵ki a fesili e mafai o mafau‵fau ki ei.


Those proving faithful will be adopted as earthly “children of God.”—Rom. 8:21; Rev. 20:7, 8. 	 A latou katoa kolā e tumau i te fakamaoni ka fai mo “fanau a te Atua” i te lalolagi.—Loma 8:21; Fakaasiga 20:7, 8.


Note that we “abound in hope” when we believe God’s written Word and receive his holy spirit. 	 Ke masaua me e ‘lasi te ‵tou fakamoemoega’ māfai e tali‵tonu tatou ki te Muna tusia a te Atua kae e maua ne tatou tena agaga tapu.


▪ Religious hypocrites.—2 Timothy 3:5. 	 ▪ Faifaiga ‵loi fakalotu. —2 Timoteo 3:5.


Has the medicine been made from one of the four primary blood components? 	 E mata, ne faite te vailakau tenei mai se vaega e tasi o vaega e fa o te toto?


The Devil is looking for opportunities to devour us. 	 E salasala eiloa te Tiapolo ki avanoaga ke kai ne ia tatou i se auala fakatusa.


(Acts 3:19; Isaiah 55:6, 7) In helping the youth in their home to repent, parents must ‘keep themselves restrained under evil, instructing with mildness’ the child who is not favorably disposed. 	 (Galuega 3:19; Isaia 55:6, 7) I te fesoasoani atu ki talavou i olotou fale ke salamō, e ‵tau mo mātua o ‘tumau i te ‵kalo keatea mai te kinau kae fakatonu atu i te loto malalo’ a te tamaliki telā e se fiafia.


Still, the main reason we obey Jehovah is that we love him. 	 Kae, ko te pogai tāua e faka‵logo ei tatou ki a Ieova me e a‵lofa tatou ki a ia.


(Rev. 2:10; 12:17) Then, we need to see the bigger issue behind such incidents—Satan claims that we serve Jehovah only when it is convenient. 	 (Faka. 2:10; 12:17) Tela la, e ‵tau o lavea ‵lei ne tatou a te kinauga tāua tenei—e ‵losi mai a Satani me e tavini atu fua tatou ki a Ieova māfai e faigofie ke fai penā.


Well, consider. 	 Ia, ke na mafau‵fau aka tatou ki ei.


(Isa. 52:7) Even if you have not been appointed and sent forth to serve as a missionary in a foreign assignment, you can have the evangelizing spirit, imitating Jesus as a zealous proclaimer of the good news. 	 (Isaia 52:7) Kafai foki loa e seki filifiligina kae uga atu koe ke fai mo misionale i se isi fenua, e mafai eiloa o maua ne koe te uiga loto finafinau ke talai atu, mai te fakaakoako atu ki a Iesu e pelā me se tino talai loto finafinau o te tala ‵lei.


What did Paul mean when he spoke of grieving God’s spirit? 	 Se a te mea ne fakauiga ki ei a Paulo i te taimi ne faipati ei a ia e uiga ki te fakafanoanoa atu ki te agaga o te Atua?


Thereafter, with God’s blessing, faithful survivors of the end of this system will begin to work on “scene” changes that will endure forever. 	 Ona ko fakamanuiaga a te Atua mai tua i ei, ka ga‵lue eiloa a tino fakamaoni kolā ka ‵sao i te gataga o te fakanofonofoga tenei ki te fuliga o te lalolagi telā ka tumau ki te se-gata-mai.


Jehovah has been waiting patiently for thousands of years so that the moral issues raised in the garden of Eden could eventually be settled beyond a doubt. 	 Ne faka‵tali eiloa a Ieova mō se fia afe o tausaga ko te mea ke mafai o faka‵lei katoatoa a te kinauga telā ne sae aka i te fatoaga o Etena i se auala mautinoa.


(1 Cor. 2:11, 12) When you endeavored to apply what you learned, he blessed your efforts to do his will. 	 (1 Kolinito 2:11, 12) I te taimi ne taumafai ei koe o fakagalue aka i tou olaga a mea kolā ne tauloto ne koe mai te Tusi Tapu, ne fakamanuia ne tou tagata au taumafaiga.


No wonder they brought judgment upon themselves!—1 Corinthians 11:27-34. 	 E se tioa eiloa o taku fakamasei latou i ei!—1 Kolinito 11:27-34.


Fortify Your Faith Now 	 Ke na Fakamalosi Aka Nei Tou Fakatuanaki


As interesting as the recent archaeological finding of the James inscription, described in the preceding article, may be, Jesus’ historicity does not depend on this or any other artifact. 	 E tiga eiloa e fakaofoofogia a fakamatalaga kolā ne maua atu i te mataupu muamua e uiga ki a Iakopo, e sē fakalagolago a fakamaoniga me ne ola eiloa Iesu ki te mea tenā io me ko nisi mea aka.


(Psalm 86:5) He will never turn away those who come to him with repentant hearts. 	 (Salamo 86:5) Ka sē afuli lele ne ia kea‵tea a latou kolā e o‵mai ki a ia mo te loto salamō.


April 15, 2013 	 Apelila 15, 2013


The same crowds that applaud the pope’s stand on human rights refuse to follow him when his words touch on their private lives. 	 E tiga eiloa e talia ne tino te manatu o te pope e uiga ki te saolotoga o tino e sē talia ne latou ana pati e uiga ki olotou olaga totino.


Hundreds of years later, Jesus Christ, the primary part of that “seed,” opened the way for all who exercise faith in him to be reconciled to God and to enjoy everlasting life.—Galatians 3:16; John 3:16. 	 I te fia selau tausaga mai tua ifo, ne ‵tala mai ei ne Iesu Keliso, ko te fanau mai te “gafa” tenā, a te auala mō tino katoa kolā e fakatuanaki ki a ia ke maua ne latou se vā ‵lei mo te Atua kae ke maua ne latou te ola se-gata-mai.—Kalatia 3:16; Ioane 3:16.


We buy.” 	 Matou e ‵togi mai.”


Eventually, he became Jehovah’s “master worker” in the creation of all things “in the heavens and upon the earth, the things visible and the things invisible.” 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne fai a ia mo fai te “tagata poto i te fakatutu” a Ieova i te faitega o mea katoa “i te lagi mo mea i te lalolagi, ko mea e matea mo mea sē matea.”


Respect Jehovah’s arrangement for discipline. 	 Ke āva ki te fakatokaga a Ieova i te faiga o polopolokiga.


Move Forward as a Spiritual Person! 	 Gasolo ki Mua e Pelā me se Tino Faka-te-Agaga!


COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: FRANCE 	 TENA FENUA: FALANI


How can you accomplish this? 	 E mafai pefea o fai ne koe a te mea tenei?


Study God’s Word diligently, and meditate on what you read 	 Ke loto finafinau o sukesuke faeloa ki te Muna a te Atua, kae mafaufau ‵loto ki mea e faitau ne koe


It is a great joy to know that there are now many Witnesses in that area. 	 Se mea fakafiafia ‵ki ke iloa atu me nei la, ko uke eiloa a Molimau i te koga tenā.


Our yeartext for 2018: “Those hoping in Jehovah will regain power.”—ISA. 	 Te ‵tou tusi siki fakavae mō te 2018: “Tino kolā e fakamoe‵moe ki a Ieova ka toe ma‵losi.”—ISA.


That evening, Jesus also tells his disciples: “You know that two days from now the passover occurs, and the Son of man is to be delivered up to be impaled.”—Matthew 24:1-14; 26:1, 2. 	 I te afiafi eiloa tenā, ne fai atu penei a Iesu ki ana soko: “Ko iloa ne koutou e toe lua mai aso kae fai te Paseka, ko fakasataulo ei au te Tama a te Tagata.”—Mataio 24:1-14; 26:1, 2.


Jehovah’s Word Keeps Us Clean 	 E Fakatumau ne te Muna a Ieova a Tatou ke ‵Ma


How do our meetings encourage us and help us to keep strong? 	 I te auala fea e fakamalosi kae fesoasoani mai ‵tou fakatasiga ke tumau tatou i te ma‵losi?


How is that possible? A spot can generally be wiped off or cleansed away but not so a blemish. 	 Ne fakamalosi atu te apositolo ko Paulo ki ana taina Kelisiano i Filipi, penei: “Ke fai a mea katoa e aunoa mo te muimui io me ko te kinau, ko te mea ke taku koutou ne tino ‵lei kae ‵ma, ko te fanau a te Atua e ‵lei katoatoa i loto i te lalolagi fai mea pikopiko mo te kaiu.


He is condescending to look on heaven and earth, raising up the lowly one from the very dust.”—Psalm 113:5-8. 	 E avake ne ia a te tino mativa mai tena olaga masei.”—Salamo 113:5-8.


Consider What Kind of Person You Ought to Be 	 Mafaufau Me Fai Koe Mo Fai Se Vaegā Tino Pefea


If followed, these principles can help the poor to enjoy a more satisfying life even now. 	 Kafai e tau‵tali faka‵lei ki fakatakitakiga konei, ka fesoasoani atu i ei ki tino ma‵tiva ke maua ne latou se olaga fakamalie loto i aso nei.


(Ezekiel 18:23, King James Version) If God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, how could he for all eternity delight in watching these ones being tormented? 	 (Esekielu 18:23) Kafai e se fiafia te Atua ki te ‵mate o tino amio ma‵sei, e mafai pefea o fiafia a ia ke kilokilo atu faeloa ki tino konei e fakapuapuaga?


(Ps. 94:12, 13) The Teaching Committee of the Governing Body oversees the preparation of all spiritual programs for the instruction of Jehovah’s people earth wide. 	 (Sala. 94:12, 13) E onoono a Te Komiti o Akoakoga a te Potukau Pule ki te fakatokaga o polokalame faka-te-agaga katoa ke fakatonutonu ei a tino o Ieova i te lalolagi kātoa.


(John 10:16) We rejoice that the opportunity is still open for meek ones of the earth to join us in praising Jehovah. 	 (Ioane 10:16) Ke fia‵fia tatou me koi maua loa nei ne tino loto fia‵fia i te lalolagi nei a te avanoaga ke ‵kau mai i te avatuga o vikiga ki a Ieova.


That may not be the case when children do not fully understand the language. 	 E se penā loa māfai e se malamalama katoatoa a tama‵liki i te ‵gana.


(Romans 3:23; 5:12; 6:23) It is a relief to learn that the Bible says: “You, O Jehovah, are good and ready to forgive.”—Psalm 86:5. 	 (Loma 3:23; 5:12; 6:23) Se mea fakamafanafana ke iloa atu me e fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “A koe [Ieova] e ‵lei kae loto fakamagalo ki a matou.”—Salamo 86:5.


Eden was already ancient history. 	 Ko oti ei ne aofia a Etena i tala fakasolopito mua.


What vital knowledge will enable Jesus to serve as a wise and compassionate King, High Priest, and Judge? 	 Se a te poto tāua telā ne fai ne ia Iesu ke mafai o fai pelā me se Tupu poto kae alofa, se Faitaulaga Sili mo se Famasino?


The elders really can “prove to be like a hiding place from the wind.” 	 E fai ‵tonu a toeaina “pela me ne fale e malu ei a tino mai i te matagi, pela me ne koga e lafi ei a tino mai i se afā.”


Jehoash struck the earth three times. 	 Ne ‵kini fakatolu ne Ieoasa te laukele.


16 The two baptismal questions thus remind the candidates of the significance of water baptism and the responsibilities it brings. 	 16 A fesili e lua o te papatisoga e fakamasaua atu ki tino papatiso a te tāua o te papatisoga ki te vai mo tiute kolā e maua mai i ei.


Jesus Completes His Conquest 	 Ko Oti a te Taua a Iesu


Angelic Support in Modern Times 	 Te Fesoasoani o te Kau Agelu i Aso Nei


But they fear the crowds, who consider Jesus to be a prophet. 	 Kae ne ma‵taku latou i te vaitino, kolā ne ma‵natu aka me i a Iesu se pelofeta.


(Hosea 6:4) On the other hand, the speaker could have been Hosea pleading with the people to come back to Jehovah. 	 (Hosea 6:4) Kae i te suā feitu, e se taumate ko Hosea eiloa tenei e fakamalosi atu ke toe ‵foki atu a tino ki a Ieova.


When we arrive at the Kingdom Hall early, we can benefit from hearing about the endurance and faithful service of others in attendance. 	 Kafai e oko vave atu tatou ki te Kingdom Hall, e maua ne tatou a mea aoga mai te lagona ne tatou a mea a uiga ki te kufaki mo te tavini fakamaoni o nisi tino kolā e ‵kau atu ki ei.


Sometime earlier, a riot had occurred when Paul preached there. 	 E isi foki se kinauga penā ne tupu mai mua malie atu i ei i te taimi ne talai atu ei a Paulo i konā.


Right at the beginning of human history, Adam blamed God for his own sin. 	 Talu mai te kamataga o te tala fakasolopito o tino, ne ‵losi atu ne Atamu ki te Atua a tena agasala totino ne fai.


(Ps. 72:12, 13) How will relief be provided? 	 (Salamo 72:12, 13) Ka fai pefea a te faka‵saoga tenā?


Whose Prayers Are Answered? 	 Ko oi e Maua ne Latou a Tali ki Olotou ‵Talo?


14 Our hearts go out to those parents. 	 14 E a‵lofa loa tatou ki mātua penā.


2 It would be a mistake to conclude that men and women of faith are born that way, that faith comes naturally. 	 2 Ne seki fa‵nau mai a tino mo te fakatuanaki.


(Matthew 24:45; Psalm 1:1, 2; 119:111; Hebrews 10:25) Love for neighbor makes us aware of the spiritual need of others and prompts us to be zealous in preaching and teaching the good news of the Kingdom. 	 (Mataio 24:45; Salamo 1:1, 2; 119:111; Epelu 10:25) A te alofa ki ‵tou tuakoi e fai ei ke iloa ne tatou a manakoga faka-te-agaga o nisi tino kae fakamalosi mai ei ke talai kae akoako atu mo te loto finafinau a te tala ‵lei o te Malo ki a latou.


DO YOU believe that hell is a place of torment reserved for sinners? 	 E TALITONU koe me i seoli se koga e fakapuapuagatia ei a tino agasala?


(Heb. 10:24, 25) Such “an interchange of encouragement” will help to replenish your spiritual resources and make it easier for you to deal with any anxiety.—Rom. 1:12. 	 (Epe. 10:24, 25) A te “fakatau fakamalosi aka” ka fai ei ke malosi tou feitu faka-te-agaga ke mafai ne koe o fakafesagai atu ki so se fakalavelave telā e manavase ei koe.—Loma 1:12.


God is good in the absolute sense. 	 A te Atua e katoatoa tena ‵lei.


To be sure, the Devil can be very clever. 	 E tigā eiloa e mafai o poto ‵ki a te Tiapolo, e mafai loa o sē taka‵vale tatou i tou tagata, “me e maina ‵lei tatou i ana togafiti.”


12 Over the years, you have likely seen many people get baptized—including some of your peers and perhaps even your siblings. 	 12 I te fia o tausaga, kāti ne lavea ne koe a tino e tokouke e papatiso—e aofia i ei ou taugasoa io me ko ou taina mo tuagane ‵tonu.


Some people, for example, choose a religion on the basis of its size, wealth, ceremonial pageantry, or their family ties. 	 Kāti ka filifili aka ne se tino tena lotu ona ko te tokouke o tino i ei, ko te mau‵mea, te ‵gali o fakafiafiaga i ei io me ko olotou fesokotakiga i vā o kaiga.


Does not such loving interest warm your heart?—Matthew 22:37. 	 E mata, e se fakamafanafana mai a te amanaia tonu tenā ki a tatou?—Mataio 22:37.


Stress related to money problems, parenting, and loneliness can be overwhelming, and the feelings do not always go away quickly. 	 E mafai eiloa o faigata a te loto fanoanoa telā e aofia i ei a fakalavelave i mea tau tupe, tausiga o tama‵liki, mo te sē sologa, kae e se mafai eiloa o ‵galo fakavave atu a lagonaga penā.


However, the disciples had neither the power nor the influence to overcome the Roman guards who were stationed at the entrance of the tomb. 	 E ui i ei, e se tāitāi o lava te malosi o soko o fakatakavale a leoleo Loma kolā e ‵tu eiloa i te mata o te tanuga.


The same may have been true of Daniel’s three companions, who were also given positions of authority.—Dan. 2:49. 	 Tenā foki te mea ne oko ki luga i taugasoa ‵tonu o Tanielu e tokotolu, kolā ne maua ne latou a tulaga ma‵luga penā.—Tani. 2:49.


By his perfect life course on earth, Jesus proved that it is reasonable and righteous for Jehovah to set standards for his intelligent creatures. 	 E auala i tena olaga ‵lei katoatoa i te lalolagi, ne fakamaoni atu ne Iesu me e aoga kae e amio‵tonu a fakatokaga a Ieova mō ana mea ola ne faite.


We have considered three of these and have reached encouraging conclusions. 	 Ko oti ne onoono tatou ki fuaiupu e tolu kae ne maua ne tatou i ei a nisi tala fakamalosi loto.


(Psalm 96:7, 8) Those who have a close relationship with Jehovah are thrilled to respond to that exhortation. 	 (Salamo 96:7, 8) E fia‵fia a tino kolā e ‵pili te lotou va mo Ieova ke ‵saga atu ki te fakamalosiga tenei.


Estienne did not come up with the idea of dividing the Bible text into verses. 	 Ne seki maua ne Estienne a te manatu ke vaevae aka a pati i te Tusi Tapu ki fuaiupu.


STUDY ARTICLES FOR: DECEMBER 26, 2016–JANUARY 29, 2017 	 MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA I A: TESEMA 26, 2016–IANUALI 29, 2017


Hence, we continue to study God’s Word carefully because that will help us to love him in a way that will dispel any fear of belonging to him.—1 John 4:18. 	 Tela la, e tumau tatou i te sukesuke faka‵lei ki te Muna a te Atua ona ko te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke a‵lofa atu tatou ki a ia i se auala telā ka ave keatea ei a lagonaga mataku o te fai mo fai ne ana tino.—1 Ioane 4:18.


PREJUDICE WITHERS AS LOVE GROWS 	 KA GASOLO AKA TE ALOFA, KAE KA GALO ATU TE FAKAILOGA TINO


And even one instance of overdrinking or bingeing can result in coma or in death. 	 Kae e mafai foki o iku atu a te konā ki te mate.


(See Daniel 3:27.) 	 (Ke onoono ki te Tanielu 3:27.)


(1 Timothy 6:17) What displeased Jehovah were the wrong desires of the people, their wicked heart condition, their irreverent attitude toward God, and their lack of love for fellow Israelites. 	 (1 Timoteo 6:17) A te mea telā ne seki fiafia ki ei a Ieova ko olotou manakoga ma‵sei, te lotou sē āva ki te Atua, mo te lotou sē a‵lofa ki taina Isalaelu.


It is a figurative “day of storm.” 	 A te mea tenā se ‘aso o te kaumatagi’ fakatusa.


Later, when Abner had relations with King Saul’s concubine, he may have been seeking the throne for himself.—2 Sam. 2:8-10; 3:6-11. 	 Fakamuli ifo, i te taimi ne ‵moe ei a Apinelu mo te avaga fakasalasala a te tupu ko Saulo, kāti ne manako foki a ia ke fai foki pelā me se tupu.—2 Samu. 2:8-10; 3:6-11.


16, 17. (a) Why is caring for our spiritual health highly important? (b) What should we incorporate into our daily routine? 	 16, 17. (a) Kaia e tāua ‵ki ei a te tausiga o ‵tou malosi i te feitu faka-te-agaga? (e) Ne a mea e ‵tau o aofia i ‵tou fakatokaga masani mō aso takitasi?


How do we know that God will help us to remain faithful? 	 E iloa pefea ne tatou me ka fesoasoani mai te Atua ke tumau tatou i te fakamaoni?


The assembling of their faces is as the east wind, and it gathers up captives just like the sand. 	 A olotou kautau ko olo ki mua o puke malo a fenua mo te saua, ka ko tino katoa ko ma‵taku valevale manafai ko sae ake latou.


Though she realized that the infant she had found was a child of the Hebrews and should not be kept alive, “she felt compassion for him” and decided to raise the child as her own.—Ex. 2:5, 6. 	 E tiga eiloa ko iloa ne ia me i te tamaliki telā ne maua ne ia se tamaliki a se tino Epelu telā e ‵tau o tamate, “ne alofa malosi a ia ki ei” kae ne fakaiku ke puti aka ne ia te tamaliki tenā e pelā me ko tena tama tonu eiloa.—Eso. 2:5, 6, NW.


Why is it that you make me see what is hurtful?” 	 Ai a e fai ei ne koe ke lavea ne au a puapuaga konā?”


It would mean the loss of the joy and peace that God’s spirit produces. 	 E fakauiga i ei ki te galo o te fiafia mo te filemu telā e māfua mai i te agaga o te Atua.


11 Others who heard the word are described as allowing “the anxieties of this system of things and the deceptive power of riches” to make inroads and choke the word. 	 11 A nisi tino kolā ne lagona ne latou te muna e fakamatala mai e pelā me ne talia ne latou a te “manavase ki mea o te olaga nei mo te fia‵fia ki koloa mo te kaimanako ki nisi mea” ke ola sai‵tia kae ke se ‵fua mai foki i ei te muna.


You should prove to have accurate scales, accurate weights, an accurate ephah and an accurate hin. 	 Masaua ke fakaaoga ne koutou mo te fakamaoni a fua kona.


For a discussion of archaeological evidence supporting the Bible’s account, see The Watchtower, July 1, 1989, pages 4-7. 	 Ke onoono ki The Watchtower i a Iulai 1, 1989, te itulau e 4-7 ke maua i ei a fakamaoniga a tino keli mea mua kolā e ‵lago atu ki te tala i te Tusi Tapu.


What is at the core of our praying for and seeking to strengthen others? 24 We mention others by name in our private prayers and make efforts to strengthen them because of this: We believe that our brothers and sisters want to “walk worthily of Jehovah to the end of fully pleasing him.” 	 24 Tenei eiloa te pogai e taku atu ei ne tatou a igoa o nisi tino i ‵tou ‵talo totino kae taumafai foki ke fakama‵losi atu ki a latou: E tali‵tonu eiloa tatou me e ma‵nako ‵tou taina mo ‵tou tuagane ke ola i “se olaga e aoga mō te Aliki.”


Is it cruel, or is it merciful? 	 E mata, e fakasauā io me e alofa fakamagalo?


(Read Romans 2:21-24.) 	 (Faitau te Loma 2:21-24.)


On the night before her baptism, her father did a beautiful thing. 	 I te po mai mua o tena papatisoga, ne fai ne tena tamana se mea gali.


They went to the people wherever they could be found—in public areas and in private homes. 	 Ne olo atu latou ki tino i so se koga ne mafai o maua ne latou i ei—i koga e tokouke i ei a tino mo fale totino.


2 For example, Jesus Christ said: “It is the spirit that is life-giving; the flesh is of no use at all. 	 2 E pelā mo pati konei a Iesu Keliso: “Ko te Agaga e aumai ne ia te ola; ka ko te foitino e seai eiloa sona aoga ki se mea.


Baptism with spirit will cease, but holy spirit will continue to operate on God’s people so that they may do his will for all eternity. 	 Ka fakagata te papatisoga ki te agaga, kae ka tumau eiloa te galue o te agaga tapu i luga i tino o te Atua ko te mea ke fai ne latou tena loto ke oko eiloa ki te se-gata-mai.


“We have gained no consensus as to whether we can even speak of ‘the’ name of God, and if so, what that name might be.”—Professor David Cunningham, Theological Studies. 	 MEA E TALI‵TONU KI EI A TINO E TOKOUKE “E se lotoma‵lie matou me e mafai o fai‵pati atu matou i ‘te igoa o te Atua, kae kafai e ‵tau o fai penā, se a la te igoa tenā.”—Ko muna a te polofesa ko David Cunningham, i tena tusi ko te Theological Studies.


A lot of people follow it and wind up getting lost.” 	 E tokouke a tino e tau‵tali i ei kae ‵galo.”


(Acts 1:3, 9) Thus, the evildoer could not have been in heaven with Jesus that day. 	 (Galuega 1:3, 9) Tela la, ne seki mafai o ‵nofo fakatasi a te pagota mo Iesu i te aso tenā i te lagi.


• What must be considered when counting the cost of pursuing higher education? 	 • Ne a mea e ‵tau o mafau‵fau faka‵lei ki ei, māfai ko faka‵tusa aka a mea ‵lei mo mea se ‵lei e mafai o maua mai akoakoga ma‵luga?


What can help a Christian to decide whether to get married? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki te filifiliga a se Kelisiano ke avaga io me ikai?


6 Just Ahead—A Paradise Earth! 	 ITULAU E 9 • PESE: 49, 38. OKETOPA 6-12, 2008


For knowledge to affect what we really are inside, we must ‘apply our heart’ to, or “take to heart,” what we are learning. 	 Ke mafai o aogā te iloaga tenā ki tou loto, e ‵tau o ‘tausi’ i ‵tou loto, io me “teu aka i tou loto,” a mea kolā e tau‵loto ne tatou.


8 Fondness for God’s word is an important factor in keeping us faithful to Jehovah. 	 8 A te fiafia tonu ki te muna a te Atua se mea tāua ‵ki ke fakatumau ei te ‵tou fakamaoni ki a Ieova.


• How can we imitate Jehovah in how we view our brothers? 	 • E mafai pefea o fakaakoako tatou ki a Ieova i te auala e ‵kilo atu ei tatou ki ‵tou taina?


Were They Stumbled? 	 E Mata, e Isi se Pogai ne Vai‵vai ei Latou?


5 Take, for example, the Sermon on the Mount, recorded at Matthew 5:3–7:27. 	 5 Mafaufau la ki te Lauga i luga i te Mauga, telā ne tusi ki lalo i te Mataio 5:3–7:27.


6, 7. (a) Explain the significance of John’s baptism. (b) What unique baptism did John perform? 	 6, 7. (a) Fakamatala mai te tāua o te papatisoga a Ioane. (e) Se a te papatisoga tu ‵kese ne fai ne Ioane?


Yet, Jesus accepted the assignment to live on earth and die as the promised Messiah. 	 E ui i ei, ne talia eiloa ne Iesu ke ola a ia i te lalolagi kae mate e pelā me ko te Mesia telā ne folafola mai.


For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, self-assuming, haughty, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, disloyal, having no natural affection, not open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of goodness, betrayers, headstrong, puffed up with pride, lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God.”—2 Timothy 3:1-5. 	 Ko tino ka ma‵natu fakapito, kaima‵nako, fakamata‵mata, fia ma‵luga, pati ma‵sei, se faka‵logo ki olotou mātua, e se loto fakafetai, e se fia‵fia ki lotu, e se kaima‵lie, e se loto a‵lofa, e gutu fatufatu, e faka‵tupu taua, e mata kaitaua, e ita ki te ‵lei, ka fakatupu masei, e se ‵poi i te masei, ko ‵fete i te fakamata‵mata, ka sili te lotou fia‵fia ki manakoga o te foitino i lo te Atua. Ka taofi ‵mau fua latou ki faiga matea o te ‵tou lotu, kae ‵teke ki tona ‵mana. Ke faka‵mao koutou mai tino penā.”—2 Timoteo 3:1-5.


During a Bible study, it is important to read and explain at least some of these cited scriptures. 	 I te taimi e fai ei se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu, se mea tāua ke faitau kae fakamatala atu a nisi tusi siki kolā e se siki mai a pati i ei.


• Even if we are depressed, why should we always trust in Jehovah? 	 • Faitalia me loto māfatia tatou, kaia e ‵tau ei o tali‵tonu faeloa tatou ki a Ieova?


Their eagerness is evident in their self-sacrificing attitude in helping the flock. 	 E lavea atu a te lotou fakamaoni mai te taliaga ne latou o mea faiga‵ta ke fesoasoani atu ki te lafu.


(Ephesians 5:18) Decide what is an immoderate amount of alcohol for you, and set appropriate limits. 	 (Efeso 5:18) Fakaiku aka me se a te aofaki ‵lei o te kava e ‵tau o fakaaogā ne koe, kae ke fai ne koe se tapulā ‵tau ki ei.


Though young, they asked such questions as “What will I do when I grow up?” and “What kind of marriage mate do I want?” 	 E tiga eiloa te fo‵liki, ne ‵sili mai faeloa ne laua a fesili pe pelā mo te, “Ne a aku mea ka fai māfai au ko matua?” mo te “Se vaegā tino pefea e manako au o avaga ki ei?”


• Brochures: 167,854,462 	 • Polosiua: 167,854,462


Often shamelessness indicates a bad trait. 	 A te matafatu e masani sāle o sē ‵lei tena uiga.


Does such intense grief necessarily indicate a lack of faith in God? 	 E mata, e fakaasi atu ne te lasi o te loto māfatia a te sē lava o te fakatuanaki ki te Atua?


They need to continue to press on “toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God by means of Christ Jesus.”—Phil. 3:13-16. 	 E ‵tau o tumau latou i te kausaki “ke oko atu ki te tapula mō te failoga o te kalagaga ki te lagi mai te Atua e auala i a Keliso Iesu.”—Fili. 3:13-16.


16 Wasting no time, Jehu raced to the city in his chariot. 	 16 E aunoa mo te fakamāumau taimi, ne tele atu a Ieu ki te fa‵kai i tena kaliota.


How did the fear of God strengthen David? 	 Ne fakamalosi atu pefea ki a Tavita a te mataku ki te Atua?


After reaching an age of responsibility, each individual is judged on the basis of his own conduct and attitude. 	 Kafai ko matua se tino, e fakamasino eiloa a ia tokotasi e ‵tusa mo ana amioga mo tena kilokiloga.


When you put wishful thinking aside, how do you appraise your present situation, and what can you honestly expect from the future? 	 Kafai e se mafaufau valevale koe ki mea kolā e fia maua ne koe, se a tau faka‵tau e uiga ki tou olaga i te taimi nei kae ne a mea ka mafai o maua tonu ne koe i aso mai mua?


No doubt, you have taken the matter to Jehovah in prayer, perhaps quite often. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua me ko oti ne fakaasi sāle atu ne koe te mea tenā ki a Ieova e auala i te ‵talo.


It is, therefore, reasonable to believe that he fully understood the seriousness of what he was doing. 	 Tela la, se mea ‵lei ke tali‵tonu tatou me ko malamalama katoatoa a ia i te tāua o te mea ne fai ne ia.


A young Christian sister wrote: “Of all the loving reminders Jehovah gives us, those urging us to read the Bible daily have had the greatest influence on my life. 	 Ne tusi mai se tuagane Kelisiano koi talavou: “Mai i fakamasauaga a‵lofa katoa kolā e tuku mai ne Ieova ki a tatou, ko fakamalosiga ke fai‵tau tatou ki te Tusi Tapu i aso katoa ne lasi te aoga ki toku olaga.


11 In these times when so many have given in “to disgraceful sexual appetites,” an entire industry has arisen around the promotion of illicit sexual relations. 	 11 Ona ko te tokouke o tino i aso nei ko fakavale‵vale “ki amioga fakalumaluma” o te finalalolagi, ne fakatu aka ei se pisinisi lasi ‵ki ke fakatau atu ei a faifaiga fakatauavaga matagā.


16 On the other hand, the atmosphere within the true Christian congregation provides a refreshing contrast to that of the unkind world. 	 16 I te suā feitu la, e maua eiloa se fakamalosiga gali i loto i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano telā e ‵kese ‵ki mai i te lalolagi sē atafai.


What Bible counsel can be applied in regard to wedding gifts? 	 Se a te fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu e mafai o fakagalue aka e uiga ki te faiga o meaalofa?


When Moses presented Jehovah with potential impediments to the assignment he had been given, Jehovah assured him by saying: “‘I shall prove to be what I shall prove to be.’ 	 I te taimi ne sui ei ne Mose a Ieova ke fai ne ia se galuega faigata telā ne tuku atu ki a ia, ne fakatalitonu atu a Ieova ki a ia i ana pati: “ ‘Ko au ko te Atua, ko Au eiloa.’


(Rev. 7:9, 14) There, they will experience untold blessings as they continue to grow in appreciation for Jehovah, and they will be able to praise him to time indefinite.—Ps. 148:12, 13. 	 (Fakaasiga 7:9, 14) I konā, ka maua ei ne latou a fakamanuiaga ‵gali e uke ona ko te gasolo aka faeloa o te lotou loto fakafetai ki a Ieova, kae ka mafai foki o tavae atu latou ki a ia ki te se-gata-mai.—Salamo 148:12, 13.


18. Even if you suffer some opposition, of what can you be confident? 	 18 E tumau ki te se-gata-mai a fakamanuiaga ka maua ne koe mai te tavini atu ki a Ieova.


11 When the time came to expand the work of Kingdom preaching among the non-Jewish nations, heaven directed Paul on missionary journeys in Asia Minor and on into Europe. 	 11 I te okoga ki te taimi ke fakalauefa atu ei a te talaiatuga o te Malo ki fenua fakaa‵tea, ne fakatonu mai i te lagi ki a Paulo ke fai a malaga faka-misionale ki Asia Foliki mo Eulopa.


(Daniel 2:44; Matthew 6:9, 10) It would not rule through human political systems. 	 (Tanielu 2:44; Mataio 6:9, 10) Ka se pule mai te Malo tenā e auala i mea fakapolitiki.


Her economic status remained much the same. 	 Ne seki maua ne ia ne tupe e tai uke atu.


(Deut. 16:16; Luke 2:41) In these and other ways, this godly couple endeavored to please Jehovah and showed deep respect for spiritual things. 	 (Teutelonome 16:16; Luka 2:41) I auala konei mo nisi auala aka, ne taumafai eiloa a te tauavaga amioatua tenei ke fakafiafia atu ki a Ieova kae ne fakaasi atu a te āva lasi mō mea faka-te-agaga.


Then, from about nine o’clock, I worked in the laundry, ironing clothes. 	 Kae mai te iva, ne galue au i te koga ‵ta gatu, kae auli a gatu.


• Why does life not result from material possessions? 	 • Kaia e se fakavae ei te ola ki koloa faka-te-lalolagi?


What can we learn from these? 	 Ne a mea e iloa ne tatou i ei?


A book that has helped many in a topical study of the Scriptures is What Does the Bible Really Teach? published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ko oti ne fesoasoani atu a te tusi ko te Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu? telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova, ke malamalama a tino e tokouke i mataupu takitasi i te Tusi Tapu.


He studied the Bible, made progress, and became a baptized servant of Jehovah. 	 Ne sukesuke a ia ki te Tusi Tapu, ne gasolo atu a ia ki mua kae ne fai ei mo fai se tavini papatiso a Ieova.


18 Painful counsel. 	 18 Polopolokiga faka‵mae loto.


(Matt. 24:11) The apostle Peter warned Christians: “There will also be false teachers among you.” (2 Pet. 2:1) The apostle Paul spoke of “a period of time when [people would] not put up with the healthful teaching, but, in accord with their own desires, they [would] accumulate teachers for themselves to have their ears tickled.” (2 Tim. 4:3, 4) Satan is involved in misleading people and has used apostate Christianity to obscure the heartwarming truth about God’s purpose for man and the earth.—Read 2 Corinthians 4:3, 4. 	 (Mataio 24:11) Ne fakailoa atu ne te apositolo ko Petelu a te mea tenei ki Kelisiano: “A faiakoga ‵loi, ka ‵tupu mai i a koutou.” (2 Petelu 2:1) Ne faipati atu te apositolo ko Paulo e uiga ki “te taimi ko se toe faka‵logo ei tino ki akoakoga ‵tonu, kae ka tau‵tali atu ki olotou manakoga, kae ka fakapotopoto foki ne latou a faiakoga kolā e logosala olotou akoakoga ki olotou taliga.” (2 Timoteo 4:3, 4) E aofia eiloa a Satani i te fakaloiloiga ne ia a tino kae ne fakaaoga ne ia a Kelisiano aposetate ke ‵funa ne latou a te munatonu fakamalosi loto e uiga ki te fuafuaga a te Atua mō te tagata e pelā foki mo te lalolagi.—Faitau te 2 Kolinito 4:3, 4.


Such an attitude likely affected their personal relationships as well. 	 Ne pokotia foki olotou fesokotakiga totino ona ko vaegā faifaiga konā.


He deceived the younger man into disobeying Jehovah’s strict instructions ‘not to eat bread or drink water in Israel’ and ‘not to return by the way that he came.’ 	 Ne fakatogafiti ne ia te pelofeta tenei ke sē fakalogo ki te fakatonuga a Ieova ke mo a e ‘kai ki se falaoa io me inu ki se vai i Isalaelu’ kae ‘ke se foki i te auala ne vau ei a ia.’


Pioneering in 1952 Conventions and assemblies were an important part of our lives. 	 A te ‵kau ki fono o te atufenua mo fono o te fenua se vaega tāua ki omotou olaga.


Animals were created before man. 	 Ne muamua o faite a manu i tino.


The following article will take up that question. 	 Ka tali mai ne te suā mataupu a te fesili tenā?


(John 4:39) In recent years, various countries have lifted restrictions on Jehovah’s Witnesses or have granted them legal recognition, thus opening up new fields for harvesting. 	 (Ioane 4:39) I tausaga fakamuli nei, ko oti ne ave keatea ne fenua kese‵kese a fakataputapuga o Molimau a Ieova io me ko oti ne taliagina latou mai lalo i te tulafono, tela la, ne ‵tala mai i ei a fatoaga ‵fou mō te ‵katigā saito.


What Must You Do? 	 Ne a Au Mea e ‵Tau o Fai?


He added: “They have not said in their heart: ‘Let us, now, fear Jehovah our God, the One who is giving the downpour and the autumn rain.’” 	 Ne toe fai mai a ia: “E seki mafau‵fau eiloa koutou o fakaaloalo mai ki a au, me ko au e avatu ne au a vaiua i te ‵tau o uaga muamua.”


What lesson should we learn from Moses’ reaction to the mistakes of others? 	 Se a te akoakoga e tauloto ne tatou mai faifaiga a Mose ki mea ‵se a nisi tino?


Gerson, a street child in Salvador, Brazil, wanted adventure. 	 A Kisoni, se tamaliki fakaalofa telā e seai sena koga nofo kae ne tupu aka i Salvador, i Pasili, kae ne manako a ia ki se olaga gali.


Robert has been reinstated for some years now and is progressing well spiritually. 	 Ko oti nei ne toe foki mai a Robert ki loto i te fakapotopotoga mō nāi tausaga kae ko gasolo ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Likely that sentiment has crossed your mind or lips. 	 Kāti ne mafaufau koe io me ne fai au pati penā.


(Ps. 130:3) The implied answer is, No one! 	 (Salamo 130:3) E seai eiloa!


This accords with an observation Paul made when writing from Rome to the Hebrews: “Every house is constructed by someone, but he that constructed all things is God.” 	 E fetaui ‵lei a te mea tenei ki se sukesukega ne fai ne Paulo i te taimi ne tusi atu ei a ia mai Loma ki tino Epelu: “E tonu i fale katoa e faite ne se tino, ka ko te Atua ko ia tenā ne faite ne ia a mea katoa.”


The second element of zealous works that attracts people to God is fine Christian conduct. 	 A te lua o vaega o galuega loto finafinau telā e tosina mai ei a tino ki te Atua ko amioga ‵lei faka-Kelisiano.


10 A husband writes concerning his wife, a mother of grown children: “The qualities I admire most in Susan are her intense love for God and for people, as well as her understanding, empathy, and honesty. 	 10 Ne tusi mai se tagata avaga e uiga ki tena avaga, telā se mātua o tama‵liki ko ma‵tua, penei: “Konei eiloa a uiga o Susana e gali ki a au, ko te lasi o tena alofa ki te Atua mo tino, e pelā foki mo tena loto malamalama mo te fakamaoni.


She had lived an immoral life, but she had repented. 	 Ne ola a ia i se olaga finalalolagi, kae ne salamō tou fafine.


Contradicting God’s warning that eating the forbidden fruit would end in death, the serpent said: “You positively will not die.” 	 I te ‵teke atu ki pati a te Atua me i te kai ki te fuaga e iku atu ki te mate, ne fai atu a te gata: “A koulua e se ‵mate.”


Martin Goodman, professor at Oxford University, observes that the “sense of mission set Christians apart from other religious groups, including Jews, in the early Roman empire.” 	 Ne fai mai a Martin Goodman, se polofesa o te iunivesiti ko Oxford, penei: “A te faiga o te galuega talai ne fai ei ke tu ‵kese a Kelisiano mai nisi fakapotopotoga fakalotu, e aofia i ei a lotu Iutaia i te taimi o te pulega a te kau Loma.”


• Replace what God forbids with things that he encourages 	 18. (a) Ne a mea e aofia i ‵tou taumafaiga ke fakaasi atu te loto pulea? (e) Se a te fakatalitonuga telā e tuku mai ne Ieova?


Yet, fire can also be a ferocious enemy that destroys lives and possessions. 	 Kae e mafai foki o fai a te afi mo fai se fili fakamataku telā e fakama‵sei ei a ola o tino mo kope.


10 In 1 Corinthians, chapter 14, we find the apostle Paul’s wise counsel on how Christian meetings should be conducted. 	 10 I te 1 Kolinito, mataupu e 14, e maua ne tatou a pati fakatonutonu ‵poto a te apositolo ko Paulo ki te auala e ‵tau o fai ei a fakatasiga Kelisiano.


KEEP SECULAR WORK IN ITS PROPER PLACE 	 KE FAKATULAGA FAKA‵LEI A TE GALUEGA ‵TOGI


Elihu first listened to the arguments presented by Job and his three companions. 	 Ne fakalogologo muamua a Eliu ki fakamatalaga ne tuku atu ne Iopu mo ana taugasoa e tokotolu.


After strengthening and encouraging Daniel, the angel relates the prophecy that outlines a struggle for supremacy between the king of the north and the king of the south. 	 I te otiga o te fakamalosiga ne ia a Tanielu, ne fai atu ei ne te agelu te valoaga telā e fakasino atu ki te taua a te tupu o mātū mo te tupu o saute e uiga ki te tulaga maluga.


How can reasonableness help us to have a balanced view of our ministry? 	 E fesoasoani mai pefea te loto malamalama ke maua ne tatou se kilokiloga paleni ki te faiga o te galuega talai?


High Value of Pearls 	 Te ‵Togi ‵Mafa o Penina


What good news—by means of Jesus we can be declared righteous! 	 Ma‵faga o tala ‵lei—me e auala i a Iesu ko mafai ei o takuamiotonugina tatou!


In our ministry, why should we bear in mind the good news that is stressed in the book of Romans, and with what potential result? 	 I te ‵tou galuega talai, kaia e ‵tau ei o masaua ne tatou a te tala ‵lei telā ne faka‵mafa mai i te tusi o Loma, kae ne a ikuga e mafai o maua mai i ei?


The temple was completed in the eighth month of 1027 B.C.E., the 11th year of Solomon’s reign. 	 Ne oti te faletapu i te valu o masina i te 1027 T.L.M., ko te 11 o tausaga o te pulega a Solomona.


How much longer was that day of rest to continue? 	 E pefea te leva koi fano ei te aso malōlō tenā?


“Jehovah is not slow respecting his promise, . . . but he is patient.”—2 PETER 3:9. 	 “Me vave fakataunu ne te Aliki a te mea ne folafola ne ia, . . . ka ko ia e fakatalitali mo te kufaki.”—2 PETELU 3:9.


For “those who have been trained by it,” the discipline has helped them to become spiritually restored. 	 Mō “latou kolā ne akoakogina e auala i ei,” ne fesoasoani atu ki a latou a te polopoloakiga ke toe faka‵lei aka te lotou fesokotakiga mo te Atua.


11, 12. (a) What was a source of harmful ideas in the first-century congregation? (b) How did some Christians fail to be firm in upholding godly teachings? 	 11, 12. (a) Se a te mafuaga e tasi o manatu fakama‵taku i te fakapotopotoga i te senitenali muamua? (e) Ne fakata‵mala pefea a nisi Kelisiano i te ‵lagomālō atu ki akoakoga a te Atua?


18 Of course, life itself is a great blessing. 	 18 E tonu, a te ola i a ia eiloa se fakamanuiaga lasi ‵ki.


What should we not forget when we read Bible accounts about executions of God’s judgments upon certain individuals? 	 Se a te mea e se ‵tau o puli māfai e fai‵tau tatou ki tala i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki fakamasinoga a te Atua ki tino taki tokotasi?


What can we learn from Abraham’s faithful course? 	 Se a te mea ne mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai te fakamaoni o Apelaamo?


While a local Witness named Helvie Mashazi was discussing Matthew chapter 23, a group of clergymen angrily jumped up and tried to force him to sit down. 	 A koi sau‵tala a te Molimau e igoa ki a Helvie Mashazi ki te Mataio mataupu e 23, ne ta‵fuke aka mo te kaitaua se potukau o faifeau kae taumafai o faimālō a ia ke sagasaga ki lalo.


He welcomed them into the group accompanying him in his ministry, and he treated them with kindness and respect. 	 Ne talia ne ia mo te fiafia a latou ke ‵kau fakatasi mo ia i te faiga o tena galuega, kae ne atafai kae amanaia foki a ia ki a latou.


Why should all of God’s servants take note of Paul’s words? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o ‵saga atu a tavini katoa a te Atua ki pati a Paulo?


Jesus would thus have used God’s name just as freely as all the prophets did before him. 	 Tela la, ne fakaaoga faeloa ne Iesu a te igoa o te Atua e pelā mo mea ne fai ne pelofeta katoa mai i ana mua.


Jesus explained: “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 fakamatala mai a Iesu: “E seai se tino e mafai ne ia o tavini ki aliki e tokolua; me e takalialia a ia ki te suā tino, kae alofa ki te suā tino, e fakamaoni ki te suā tino kae se fakamaoni ki te suā tino.


Jehovah Cares for Us 8. 	 E Alofa a Ieova ki a Tatou


Living With Risks 	 Te Ola i se Koga Fakamataku


• What did Jesus’ baptism symbolize? 	 • Se a te fakailoga o te papatisoga a Iesu?


However, if you are not one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, you may prefer to use other translations when considering the subject of identifying good and bad religion. 	 Kae kafai koe e sē se Molimau a Ieova, kāti e ‵lei atu ki a koe ke fakaaoga a nisi ‵fuliga māfai ko mafaufau ki te mataupu e uiga ki te auala e iloa ei te lotu ‵lei mai i lotu ma‵sei.


12 Hospitality need not be elaborate. 	 12 E se manakogina ne mea e uke ke fai ke fakaasi atu te uiga talimalo.


He even became an active member of the local Communist party. 	 Ne fai foki a ia mo fai se sui malosi o te kau Kominisi i te koga tenā.


16 Any honest self-examination is bound to reveal some weaknesses. 	 16 Kafai e iloilo faka‵lei ifo a koe ki a koe eiloa, kāti ka lavea ne koe ou nisi vāivāiga.


Our capacity for feeling a measure of pride is not bad. 	 E se se mea masei ke maua se lagonaga fakamatamata ‵tau i nisi taimi.


Be careful not to tell him what to do. 	 Fakaeteete ke mo a ma fai atu ki a ia a te mea e ‵tau o fai.


When Jesus was on earth, his followers gladly abandoned their previous pursuits and followed him. 	 I te taimi ne nofo ei a Iesu i te lalolagi, ne tiakina ne ana soko mo te loto fiafia a mea katoa kolā ne fia‵fia muamua latou ki ei kae tau‵tali atu i a ia.


This inspired psalmist was moved to say of Jehovah: “O God, . . . you are my help and the Provider of escape for me.” 	 Ne fakaosofia ei te faisalamo tenei ke fai mai e uiga ki a Ieova: “Te Atua, . . . a koe ko toku fakaola, vave mai o fesoasoani ki a au.”


Practical Counsel on Family Life 	 Pati Fakatonutonu Aogā e Uiga ki te Olaga Faka-te-Kāiga


Such knowledge of the Scriptures showed that she was qualified to become a devoted and God-fearing mother. 	 E fakaasi mai te lasi o tena iloa i te Tusi Tapu me ne toka ‵lei a ia ke fai mo fai se mātua loto finafinau kae mataku ki te Atua.


What did Paul mean by the expression “a surpassing way”? 	 Se a te mea e fakauiga ki ei a Paulo i te fakaaogaga ne ia o te tugapati ko ‘te auala sili o te alofa’?


In fulfilling his purpose, he “operates all things according to the way his will counsels.” 	 Ke fakataunu ana fuafuaga, e ‘fai ne ia a mea katoa e ‵tusa mo mea kolā e loto a ia ki ei.’


Solomon made what poor decision early in his reign, and how might he have reasoned? 	 Se a te fakaikuga sē ‵lei ne fai ne Solomona i te kamataga o tena pulega, kae se a tena fakamasakoga ne mafai o fai?


(Revelation 12:12, 17) In the composite sign of “the conclusion of the system of things,” Jesus foretold exciting events, some of which are still ahead of us. 	 (Fakaasiga 12:12, 17) I vaega kese‵kese o te fakailoga e uiga ki te “gataga,” ne ‵valo mai ne Iesu a mea ‵lasi ka ‵tupu, a ko nisi mea konā koi ‵moe nei i ‵tou mua.


In his old age, Jacob’s son Joseph performed a simple act of faith that had a profound effect on millions of true worshippers who lived after him. 	 I te taimi ko matua ei, ne fakaasi mai ne Iakopo, te tama a Iosefa, se faifaiga foliki o te fakatuanaki kae ne magoi ‵ki te mea tenā ki te fia miliona o tino tapuaki ‵tonu kolā ne ola mai ana tua.


How can we prevent an offense from becoming a stumbling block? 	 Kafai e fai ne se tino se mea e ita ei tatou, e mafai pefea o sē ‵siga tatou i ei?


(Genesis 12:17) In some undisclosed way, the true cause of these “plagues” was revealed to Pharaoh. 	 (Kenese 12:17) I auala kolā ne seki fakaasi atu, ne iloa fakamuli ne Falao a te pogai tonu o ‘mala’ konei.


(Gal. 5:16-21, 25) Helping such sheep calls for prayerful reliance on God, the guidance of his spirit, and skillful use of his Word.—Prov. 3:5, 6; Luke 11:13; Heb. 4:12. 	 (Kalatia 5:16-21, 25) A te fesoasoani atu ki vaegā mamoe penā e manakogina a te fakalagolago ki te Atua e auala i ‵talo, te takitakiga o tena agaga, mo te atamai i te fakaaogāga o tena Muna.—Faataoto 3:5, 6; Luka 11:13; Epelu 4:12.


(Acts 8:1, 4) Philip was directed to witness to a man who, after being baptized, took the message to Ethiopia. 	 (Galuega 8:1, 4) Ne takitaki atu a Filipo ke molimau atu ki se tagata, telā ne ave ne ia te fekau ki Aitiope mai tua o tena papatisoga.


With Paul, Stephany, Kimberly, and Brian at the Malawi branch office, in the year 2002 	 Ko matou mo Paul mo Stephany, fakatasi mo Kimberly mo Brian i te ofisa lagolago i Malawi, i te tausaga 2002


How can we imitate Boaz and repudiate the ways of Nabal? 16 What a contrast there was between Boaz and Nabal! 	 I te ‵teke atu o tatou ki uiga ma‵sei kae kaimanako o Napalu, ke na fakaakoako nei tatou ki uiga a‵lofa kae sē kaiū o Poasa.


(Rom. 12:2) Far from being independent, they are “slaves of corruption,” to use the words of the Christian apostle Peter. (2 Pet. 2:19) They walk “according to the system of things of this world, according to the ruler of the authority of the air,” Satan the Devil.—Eph. 2:2. 	 (Loma 12:2) I lō te ‵tu tokotasi i a latou eiloa, e ‵tusa mo pati a te apositolo Kelisiano ko Petelu, e fai latou e pelā me ne “pologa . . . a te amio fakamasei mea.” (2 Petelu 2:19) E tau‵tali eiloa latou i “auala ma‵sei o te lalolagi; ne faka‵logo [latou] ki te pule o te ‵mana fakatiapolo i te lagi,” ko Satani te Tiapolo.—Efeso 2:2.


It is, therefore, easy to view God’s worship as another pressure, a burdensome obligation. 	 Tela la, e faigofie fua ke ‵kilo atu ki te tapuakiga a te Atua e pelā me se mea fakafi‵ta, se amoga ‵mafa.


(Lev. 16:7-10, 21, 22) Isaiah foretold the coming of the Messiah, who would play a similar role and carry away “sicknesses,” “pains,” and “the very sin of many people,” thus opening the way to everlasting life.—Read Isaiah 53:4-6, 12. 	 (Levitiko 16:7-10, 21, 22) Ne ‵valo mai ne Isaia me ka oko mai te Mesia, telā ka fai foki ne ia se vaegā mea penā i te tapalega o “puapuaga,” “te ‵mae,” mo “agasala” a tino e tokouke, ko ‵tala mai i ei a te ola se-gata-mai.—Faitau te Isaia 53:4-6, 12.


What “tribulation in their flesh” could Christian parents experience? 	 Ne a ‘fakalavelave faka-te-foitino’ e mafai o fepaki mo mātua Kelisiano?


Boaz is ready to comply. 	 Ne toka a Poasa o fai a te mea tenā.


▪ Appreciate Jehovah’s Loyalty and Forgiveness 	 ▪ Ke Loto Fakafetai ki te Alofa Fakamaoni mo te Loto Fakamagalo o Ieova


Though Jehovah is unsearchably great, he dignifies his human servants by treating them graciously. 	 E tiga eiloa e se mafai o iloa katoatoa tena sili, e fakaaloalo a ia ki ana tavini mai te fakaasi atu o te alofa atafai ki a latou.


14, 15. (a) What have some used as talismans? (b) What should not be used as a charm? 	 14, 15. (a) Ne a mea ne fakaaoga ne nisi tino e pelā me ne tupua? (e) Se a te mea telā e se ‵tau o fakaaoga e pelā me se mea fakataulaitu?


The Gestapo tried to force Harald to sign a document renouncing his faith, but he refused. 	 Ne taumafai a pulisimani ‵funa fakasauā ko te Gestapo o faimālō a Harald ke saina ne ia se pepa telā e fakaasi atu ei me ko tiakina ne ia tena talitonuga, kae ne ita fitifiti tou tagata.


Hence, when Sihon refused to let the Israelites pass through and Og came to meet them in battle, Jehovah commanded the Israelites to demolish their cities, leaving no survivors. 	 Tela la, i te taimi ne seki talia ei ne Sekono ke ui atu te kau Isalaelu i loto i te lotou fenua kae ne fanatu a Oko o taua atu ki a latou, ne fakatonu atu a Ieova ki te kau Isalaelu ke fakaseai te lotou fa‵kai kae ke tamate a tino katoa i ei.


How unsearchable his judgments are and past tracing out his ways are!”—Romans 11:25, 26, 33; Galatians 6:15, 16. 	 E faigata o sukesukegina ana fakamasinoga, e faigata foki o iloa ona auala.”—Loma 11:25, 26, 33; Kalatia 6:15, 16.


AVOID BEING DISTRACTED BY THE ACTIONS OF OTHERS 	 SA LOTO VĀI‵VAI ONA KO FAIFAIGA A NISI TINO


He used the example of Jesus, who died as a human and then was raised up as an immortal spirit in heaven. 	 Ne fakaaoga ne ia te fakaakoakoga a Iesu, telā ne mate pelā me se tagata faka-te-foitino kae toe fakatu aka e pelā me se tino faka-te-agaga i te lagi.


If you keep your family worship consistent, practical, and enjoyable, Jehovah will richly bless your efforts. 	 Kafai e fakatumau ne koe te faiga o te tapuakiga a te kāiga ke aoga kae fakafiafia, ka fakamanuia eiloa ne Ieova otou taumafaiga.


16, 17. (a) How did Jesus show obedience to God out of heartfelt love? (b) How can we imitate Jesus? 	 16, 17. (a) Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne Iesu te fakalogo mo te loto kātoa ki te Atua ona ko tena alofa? (e) E mafai pefea o fakaakoako atu tatou ki a Iesu?


What lesson can we learn from what happened to Jehoshaphat and Judah? 	 Se a te akoakoga e tauloto ne tatou mai te mea telā ne tupu ki a Iosefatu mo Iuta?


Earlier in his letter to the Romans, Paul described people who reflected “a disapproved mental state.” 	 I te kamataga o tena tusi ki te kau Loma, ne fakamatala mai ne Paulo a tino kolā ne fakaata mai ne latou a te “mafaufau sē ‵lei.”


Yes, the sun glorifies Jehovah, “the Maker of heaven and earth.” 	 E tonu e tavae atu te la ki a Ieova, “telā ne faite ne ia te lagi, te lalolagi.”


14 Children, you too need to be “slow about speaking,” not immediately objecting to what your parents say, for they have the God-given responsibility to train you. 	 14 Tamaliki, e ‵tau foki mo koutou o fakatuai o fai‵pati, kae ke sē ita vave ki pati a otou mātua e fai atu, me se tiute o latou mai te Atua ke akoako koutou.


Those who insist on going their own way, independent of God, make the same mistake that Adam and Eve made. 	 A tino kolā e fia ola i olotou auala eiloa, kae ‵tu tokotasi mai te Atua, e fai foki ne latou te mea ‵se telā ne fai ne Atamu mo Eva.


4 Soon after World War I, Jehovah’s anointed ones were released from captivity to Babylon the Great. 	 4 Mai tua malie ifo o te Taua Muamua a te Lalolagi, ne fakasaoloto ei a tino fakaekegina o Ieova mai te ‵nofo pologa ki Papelonia te Sili.


6 Millions of other faithful Christians are assured that they too can benefit from God’s provision of the ransom. 	 6 E fakamautinoa atu foki ki te fia miliona o nisi Kelisiano fakamaoni me ka aogā foki ki a latou a te fakatokaga a te Atua e uiga ki te togiola.


We demonstrate that this is the case by following Jesus’ admonition: “Keep on, then, seeking first the kingdom and his righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you.” 	 I te faiga tenā e tau‵tali ei tatou ki te fakatonuga a Iesu, penei: “Ke mua koutou o ‵sala tena Malo mo tena amiotonu; kae ka fakaopoopogina atu a mea katoa konā ki a koutou.”


‘Love Jehovah With Your Whole Heart’ 	 ‘Ke Alofa ki a Ieova mo Tou Loto Kātoa’


Women of childbearing age may be subject to physical discomforts on a regular basis. 	 A fāfine kolā ko mafai o fai ne olotou tama e mafai o oko ki a latou te logo‵mae i te ukega o taimi.


In 1931 they adopted the name Jehovah’s Witnesses.—Read Acts 1:8; 2:1, 4; 5:42. 	 I te 1931 ne talia ei ne latou a te igoa ko Molimau a Ieova.—Faitau te Galuega 1:8; 2:1, 4; 5:42.


Interestingly enough, a very large and growing neo-pentecostal church . . . said they wanted a Reina-Valera 1960 edition, but without the name Jehová. 	 Se mea gali me ne fai mai te lotu penitekoso telā e gasolo aka o tokouke a tino i ei me e ma‵nako latou ki se lomiga o te Reina Valera i te 1960, kae ke ‵lomi e aunoa mo te igoa o Jehová.


Sadly, some within the Christian congregation give evidence that, at least to a degree, they feel comfortable in Satan’s world. 	 Se mea fakafanoanoa me fakaasi mai ne nisi Kelisiano i te fakapotopotoga, me e maua ne latou te tokagamalie i te lalolagi a Satani i nisi taimi.


Even so, the world and its attractions can easily distract us from serving Jehovah. 	 E tiga eiloa e tonu te mea tenā, e faigofie fua o ‵miti tatou ne te lalolagi mo ana mea fakagali‵gali katoa mai te tavini atu ki a Ieova.


Further, they show honor by taking into consideration the views and expressions of all the elders when making a decision. 	 E se gata i ei, e fakaasi atu ne latou a te āva mai te mafau‵fau ki manatu mo fakamatalaga a toeaina katoa māfai ko fai se fakaikuga.


(Genesis 2:16, 17) He wanted humans to live on a beautiful paradise earth, happy and healthy forever. 	 (Kenese 2:16, 17) Ne manako a ia ke ola a tino i luga i se lalolagi palataiso tafasili i te gali i te fia‵fia mo te malosi ‵lei katoatoa ki te se-gata-mai.


(Acts 26:20) We can then have faith in Jehovah’s readiness to forgive our sins. 	 (Galuega 26:20) Ko mafai ei o tali‵tonu tatou me ka fakamagalo eiloa ne Ieova a ‵tou agasala.


Of course not! 	 Ikai, e se penā loa!


Says Psalm 104:24: “How many your works are, O Jehovah! 	 E fai mai te Salamo 104:24, penei: “Te Aliki, ko oko eiloa te uke o mea ne fai ne koe!


Figuratively, the kidneys represent one’s deepest thoughts and emotions. 	 I se auala fakatusa, e fakaata mai ne nonu a mafaufauga mo lagonaga ‵loto o se tino.


Did she face obstacles? 	 E mata, e isi ne fakalavelave ne fepaki mo ia?


Also, the book Draw Close to Jehovah was released about that time. 	 E se gata i ei, ne ‵tala mai foki eiloa i te taimi tenā a te tusi ko te Draw Close to Jehovah.


If you decide to live in the house that the children were raised in, you may be surprised at the attachment they still feel toward it. 	 Kafai e fakaiku aka ne koe ke nofo i te fale telā ne puti aka i ei a tamaliki, kāti ka poi koe i lagonaga kolā koi ‵nofo mo latou e uiga ki ei.


They also became known as apostles, although they were not included in the original 12. 	 Ne fai foki lāua mo fai ne apositolo, e tiga eiloa ne seki aofia lāua i te toko 12 muamua.


For example, one of our brothers in the former Soviet Union was sentenced to 23 years in prison because of his faith. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne falepuipuigina se tino e tokotasi o ‵tou taina i te Soviet Union mō se 23 tausaga ona ko tena fakatuanaki.


5 We need to make an earnest effort to cultivate a peaceful relationship with unbelieving family members. 	 5 E manakogina ke fai ne tatou se taumafaiga loto finafinau ke ati aka se fesokotakiga filemu mo tino sē tali‵tonu i loto i te kāiga.


(James 3:13) How can we display this Christian quality at home, in the Christian ministry, and in the congregation? 	 (Iakopo 3:13) E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tatou te uiga faka-Kelisiano tenei i ‵tou fale, i te galuega faka-Kelisiano, mo te fakapotopotoga?


(Mark 5:25-29; Luke 7:11-16) In such cases the events could not have been staged by the one performing the miracle. 	 (Maleko 5:25-29; Luka 7:11-16) I vaegā tulaga penā e se mafai o fai a te mea tenā e tupu ne te tino telā e fai ne ia te vavega.


In what ways are God’s servants today subject to trials similar to those of Job? 	 I auala fea e pokotia ei a tavini a te Atua i aso nei i fakalavelave kolā e tai ‵pau mo mea ne fepaki mo Iopu?


The damage, however, reached far beyond the first human pair. 	 Kae ne seki oko atu fua te fakamaseiga tenā ki te tauavaga muamua konā.


Established standards are being reevaluated and often rejected. 	 Ko oti ne toe iloilo aka a amioga fakavae kae masani o ‵teke atu ki ei a tino.


John wrote: “I saw, and, look! a white cloud, and upon the cloud someone seated like a son of man, with a golden crown on his head and a sharp sickle in his hand.” 	 Ne tusi mai a Ioane: “Ne kilo atu au, matea ei ne au a te kaumana ‵kena, mo te mea e pelā me se tino e sagasaga i luga i te kaumana, mo te foualiki aulo i luga i tona ulu mo tena naifi ‵kati saito mata‵kai e puke i tona lima.”


2 When developing his illustration, Paul perhaps had in mind the armor worn by Roman legionnaires. 	 2 I te taimi ne faipati ei a ia ki te tala fakatusa tenei, kāti ne masaua ne Paulo a te gatu tau telā ne pei ne kautau Loma.


“If we are walking in the light as he himself is in the light, we do have a sharing with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.”—1 John 1:7. 	 “Kae kafai e ola tatou i te mainaga, e pelā eiloa mo ia e nofo i te mainaga, ko tona uiga e fakatau mafuta fakatasi tatou, ka ko te toto o Iesu tena Tama, e faka‵ma ne ia tatou mai i o‵tou agasala katoa.”—1 Ioane 1:7.


Always Be “Humble in Mind” 	 Ke na “Loto Malalo” Faeloa


10 Although the “other sheep” are not part of the composite body of Christ, they can learn much from this illustration. 	 10 E tiga eiloa e se aofia a ‘nisi mamoe’ i te foitino o Keliso, e uke ‵ki a mea e mafai o tauloto ne latou mai i te tala fakatusa tenei.


6 Our spiritual heritage includes a wealth of accurate and valuable information from the past. 	 6 E aofia i ‵tou tofi faka-te-agaga a fakamatalaga ‵tonu kae tāua e uke mai i aso mua.


The next article will discuss this important question. 	 Ka fakamatala mai ne te suā mataupu a te tali ki te fesili tāua tenā.


This seems to indicate that Jesus’ memory of his prehuman existence in heaven returned to him. 	 E foliga mai i te mea tenei me ne masaua ne Iesu a tena olaga mua i te lagi.


What guarantee do we have that Jehovah will protect his organization as the great tribulation approaches? 	 Se a te fakamaoniga me ka puipui ne Ieova tena fakapotopotoga i te taimi ko pilipili mai ei a te fakalavelave lasi?


We all benefit from Jehovah’s goodness every day. 	 E maua ne tatou katoa a mea aoga mai te aga‵lei o Ieova i aso katoa.


Today, throughout the world, legal battles continue so that, as in the first century, there can be a “defending and legally establishing of the good news.”—Philippians 1:7. 	 E pelā mo mea ne ‵tupu i aso o te kau apositolo, koi tumau eiloa te faiga o fakamasinoga i aso nei i te lalolagi kātoa ko te mea ke ‘fesoasoani katoa o fakamautakitaki te tala ‵lei.’—Filipi 1:7.


When God resurrects people, they will be able to recognize themselves, their friends, and their family. 	 Kafai e toe faka‵tu mai ne te Atua a tino, ka mafai o iloa ne latou a latou eiloa, olotou taugasoa, mo olotou kāiga.


Include a letter indicating that the cash or the items are an outright donation. 	 • E aofia i ei se tusi telā e fakaasi atu ei a tupe mo nisi mea aka se meaalofa telā e tuku katoatoa atu.


What is involved in resisting temptation? 	 Ke ‵Teke Malosi Atu ki Fakaosoosoga


For examples, see Matthew 4:4, 7, 10; 11:10; 21:13; 26:31; Mark 9:13; 14:27; Luke 24:46; John 6:45; 8:17. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ke onoono ki te Mataio 4:4, 7, 10; 11:10; 21:13; 26:31; Maleko 9:13; 14:27; Luka 24:46; Ioane 6:45; 8:17.


Why should we view the Bible as one of God’s great works? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o ‵kilo atu tatou ki te Tusi Tapu e pelā me se galuega fakaofoofogia a te Atua?


The Bible says: “What shall we say, then? 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Se a te pati a tatou ka fai?


(Amos 7:15) Godly fear should move us to be zealous preachers of the Kingdom message. 	 (Amosa 7:15) E ‵tau o fakaosofia tatou ne te mataku ki te Atua ke fai tatou mo fai ne tino talai loto finafinau o te fekau o te Malo.[29]


31 For Our Young People—A Young Man’s Courage 	 Te Tavini A Ieova—‘Ne Pakia Ona Ko ‵Tou Agasala’


(Leviticus 11:1-31; 20:24-26) They did not habitually bleed slaughtered animals, and their eating unbled meat violated God’s law on blood. 	 (Levitiko 11:1-31; 20:24-26) E tamate sāle olotou manu kae sē fakasali te toto, kae ne ofa ne latou te tulafono a te Atua e uiga ki te toto mai te ‵kai ki manu kolā e seki fakasali keatea te toto.


Jehovah does not approve of those who are “greedy of dishonest gain.” (1 Timothy 3:8) If you wish to please Jehovah, then, you will refrain from any form of gambling, including lotteries, bingo, and betting on horse races. 	 E se talia ne Ieova a tino kolā e “kaima‵nako” i se auala sē fakamaoni. (1 Timoteo 3:8) Kafai e fia fakafiafia atu koe ki a Ieova, ka faka‵mao eiloa koe mai so se vaega o te kemupolo, e aofia i ei a tiketi manuia, te bingo, te pelētupe, mo peti i fakatau‵telega o solofanua.


Any problems with the police could be solved either by an expert lawyer, who had ways of getting around the justice system, or by a bribe to the right person. 	 Ne mafai o faka‵lei aka ne au so se fakalavelave mo te kau pulisimani i te fakaaogāga o se lōia atamai, telā ne iloa ne ia o fakasekeseke ki fakasalaga, io me mai i te avatuga o se meaalofa fakakolekole ki se tino telā e mafai o fesoasoani mai.


Two times he speaks about the voice of a shepherd, but the third time, he refers to “the voice of strangers.” 	 E faipati fakalua a ia ki te leo o te tausi mamoe, kae ko te tolu o taimi, e fakasino atu a ia ki ‘te leo o te tino fakaatea.’


ASK YOURSELF . . . 	 FESILI IFO KI A KOE EILOA . . .


What will we not do if we pray for Jehovah’s name to be sanctified? 	 Ne a mea ka sē fai ne tatou māfai e ‵talo atu ke fakatapu te igoa o Ieova?


Kumiko, now in her mid-60’s, was serving as a regular pioneer in Japan when her pioneer partner suggested that they move to Nepal. 	 A Kumiko telā ko 60 tupu nei ana tausaga, ne tavini atu e pelā me se paenia tumau i Tiapani i te taimi ne fai atu tena soa ke na ga‵sue laua ki Nepal.


5 Finally, Jehovah is almighty. 	 5 Ako te ‵toe mea, a Ieova e malosi katoatoa.


It may. 	 Kāti la.


(Rev. 2:13) They would have the reward of a resurrection to heavenly life—surpassing the “better resurrection” that ancient men of faith looked forward to. 	 (Fa. 2:13) Ne mafai o maua ne latou a te taui ke toe‵tu ki te ola i te lagi—te “toetu telā e ‵lei atu” fakafia kae ne olioli ki ei a tagata fakatuanaki i aso mua.


In this system of things, what is considered good in some circles may be viewed as bad in others. 	 I te fakanofonofoga o mea konei, e ‵kilo sāle atu a nisi tino ki mea ‵lei e pelā me ne mea ma‵sei.


Should we, though, not learn to treat all with impartiality and affection, as Paul did? 	 Kae e mata, e se ‵tau o fakaasi atu ne tatou a faifaiga se fakailoga tino kae a‵lofa e pelā mo Paulo?


(Ephesians 1:9, 10) His undeserved kindness has given us the prospect of deliverance from sin and imperfection through the promised Seed. 	 (Efeso 1:9, 10) Ona ko tena alofa kaimalie ko mafai ei o saoloto tatou mai te agasala mo te tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa e auala i te Fanau telā ne folafola mai.


12 An alert observer tries to avoid distractions. 	 12 E taumafai eiloa te tino maimoa telā e mataala o ‵kalo kea‵tea mai mea kolā e mafai o fakalavelave mai.


(Psalm 91:1, 2) “The secret place of the Most High” is a figurative place of protection for us, and particularly for anointed ones, who are special targets of the Devil. 	 (Salamo 91:1, 2) A ‘te olo atu ki te Aliki ke sao’ tatou, e fakauiga ki se koga fakatusa telā ka maua i ei a te puipuiga mō tatou, kae maise mō te kau fakaekegina, kolā e lamalama malosi ne te Tiapolo.


12, 13. (a) How did Joseph’s words to the cupbearer show that he did not passively accept the injustices he suffered? (b) What details did Joseph evidently not include in his conversation with the cupbearer? 	 12, 13. (a) Ne fakaasi mai pefea i pati a Iosefa ki te tino ave ipu uaina me ne seki talia lele eiloa ne ia a faifaiga sē fakamaoni kolā ne logo‵mae a ia i ei? (e) Ne a fakamatalaga likiliki ne seki aofia ne Iosefa i tena sau‵talaga mo te tino ave ipu uaina?


How happy they will be to hear that this promised Messiah, Jesus, proved faithful to death, thereby giving his life as a ransom sacrifice! 	 Ka pefea te lotou fia‵fia ke iloa ne latou i te Mesia telā ne folafola mai, ko Iesu, ne tumau eiloa i te fakamaoni ke oko ki te mate, tuku atu i ei tena ola mo fai te taulaga togiola!


2 Jesus indicated a twofold way in which the spirit would operate. 	 2 Ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu a auala e lua kolā e galue i ei te agaga.


The following pages present three attributes of God that can clearly be seen from the things he has created. 	 Ka tuku mai i te suā mataupu a uiga e tolu o te Atua kolā e matea manino atu i ana mea ne faite.


Greece was inferior still, even as copper is inferior to silver. 	 Ne malalo ifo foki a te malo o Eleni e pelā eiloa mo te palasi e se tāua e pelā mo te siliva.


Speaking to Zion, Jehovah says: “You will actually suck the milk of nations, and the breast of kings you will suck; and you will be certain to know that I, Jehovah, am your Savior, and the Powerful One of Jacob is your Repurchaser.” 	 Ka iloa ne koe me ko au, te Aliki ne fakasao ne au a koe, ko te Atua malosi o Isalaelu ne fakasaoloto ne ia a koe.”


By his incomparably wise “administration,” or way of managing things, Jehovah sent his firstborn Son to earth, where he was tested to the limit. 	 E auala i tena “fakatokaga” io me ko te auala e fakatoka ei a te mea telā e seai sena nafa, ne uga mai ei ne Ieova tena Tama toekimua ki te lalolagi, ke tofotofogina ke oko ki te mate.


Knowledge, though, was not enough. 	 E tonu, ne seki lava te iloaga ne maua ne ia.


15 After Daniel had spent a night in the lions’ pit, the king himself went there and cried out: “O Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God whom you are serving with constancy been able to rescue you from the lions?” 	 15 Mai tua o te po e tasi ne nofo atu ei a Tanielu i te lua o leona, ne fanatu eiloa te tupu kae kalaga atu: “Tanielu, te tavini a te Atua ola!


There is only one source of that knowledge, the inspired Word of God. 	 E tasi fua te māfuaga o te iloaga tenā, ko te Muna fakaosofia a te Atua.


(Read Proverbs 1:5.) 	 (Faitau te Faataoto 1:5.)


How much do you appreciate his sacrifice? 	 E pefea te fakatāua ne koe o tena taulaga?


Some single Christians serve as pioneers or Bethelites. 	 E tavini atu a nisi Kelisiano taka e pelā me ne paenia io me ga‵lue i te Peteli.