The same reference work claims that the words “brother” and “sister” can refer to “some one or ones united in a religious or other common bond” or to relatives, perhaps cousins. 	 E fai mai foki te tusi tenā me i pati ko te “taina” mo te “tuagane” e mafai o fakauiga ki se “isi tino io me ko nisi tino kolā e ‵lotu tasi, e masani ‵lei” io me ki nisi kāiga e pelā mo tuātina.


Each reveals unwavering trust in Jehovah. 	 E fakaasi mai i mea takitasi konei a te talitonu kātoatoa ki a Ieova.


Then Ezekiel was to lay a figurative siege against the miniature city by lying on his left side for 390 days and then on his right for 40 days. 	 Kae i se auala fakatusa, ne nikoi ne Esekielu a te fa‵kai, mai te takato atu ki te feitu fakamaui mō se 390 aso, kae oti ko toe takato ki tena feitu fakaatamai mō aso e 40.


And in this article, we have seen that Jehovah has directly expressed his love for mankind—and for us individually—in remarkable ways. 	 Kae i te mataupu tenei, ko lavea atu ne tatou me ko oti ne fakaasi mai ne Ieova a tena alofa ki tino katoa—penā foki mo tatou taki tokotasi—i auala fakaofoofogia e uke.


He is “the mediator of a new covenant.” 	 A ia ko “te sokoga o te feagaiga fou.”


(Ps. 1:1, 2; Jas. 1:25) Both from the Holy Scriptures and from Christian meetings, we receive “pleasant sayings” that can buoy us up and make our hearts rejoice.—Prov. 12:25; 16:24. 	 (Salamo 1:1, 2; Iakopo 1:25) E maua eiloa ne tatou mai i te Tusi Tapu mo fakatasiga Kelisiano a ‘pati a‵lofa’ kolā e mafai o fakamalosi kae fakafiafia ei ‵tou loto.—Faataoto 12:25; 16:24.


Pilate asked: “Do you not hear how many things they are testifying against you?” 	 Ne fesili atu a Pilato penei: “E a, e se lagona ne koe a mau e uke e ‵tu ki a koe?”


(Hebrews 10:1) Jesus Christ, in the role of the great antitypical High Priest, has already entered into heaven itself and presented the value of his own blood to make atonement for all those exercising faith in his sacrifice. 	 (Epelu 10:1) Ko oti ne ulu atu a Iesu Keliso, pelā me ko te Faitaulaga Pule i aso nei, ki te lagi kae ne avatu ne ia te aogā o tena toto ke fakamagalo ei a tino katoa kolā e fakatuanaki ki tena taulaga.


It showed that killing a fetus could incur the death penalty. 	 E fakaasi mai me i te tamatega o se pepe seki fanau e mafai o iku atu ki te fakasala ki te mate.


What Happens at Death? 	 Ne a Mea e ‵Tupu Māfai ko Mate se Tino?


In Daniel’s vision, the multitudes of angels had gathered to witness a remarkable event. 	 I te fakaasiga ki a Tanielu, ne maopoopo a te kau agelu ke molimau atu latou ki se mea tāua telā ka tupu.


7 Good News for the Poor 	 Masaki 7 Te Valoaga i te 4.


[Box/Picture on page 20] 	 [Pokisi/Ata i te itulau e 25]


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


Because Paul used that approach as he ‘handled the word of God aright,’ some who heard him turned from being mere listeners to becoming believers. 	 Ona ko te fakaaogāga ne Paulo a te auala tenā i te ‘akoako tonu atu o te muna a te Atua,’ ne tali‵tonu i ei a nisi tino fakalogo‵logo.


CHRISTIAN LIFE AND QUALITIES 	 TE OLAGA MO UIGA KELISIANO


(Matthew 12:34) Simply put, we like to talk about the things that matter to us. 	 (Mataio 12:34) Ko tena uiga, e fia faipati atu ne tatou a mea kolā e tāua ki a tatou.


(1 Corinthians 1:20, 26-29) Humble, modest people acknowledge their limitations and depend on God’s help as they engage in the field ministry. 	 (1 Kolinito 1:20, 26-29) E iloa ne tino loto maulalo kae agamalū a tapulā ki mea e mafai ne latou o fai kae fakalago‵lago latou ki te fesoasoani o te Atua i te taimi e ‵kau atu ei latou ki te galuega talai.


(Titus 2:10) In fact, we often hear of positive results when sincere people observe our Christlike conduct. 	 (Tito 2:10) A te tonuga loa, e masani o lagona ne tatou a ikuga gali māfai e lavea ne tino loto fakamaoni me e fakaakoako tatou ki amioga a Keliso.


We need answers from God’s standpoint so that we can be guided accordingly. 	 E ‵tau o maua ne tatou a tali mai i te kilokiloga a te Atua ko te mea ke mafai o takitakigina ei tatou.


▪ Create respect for the Bible 	 ▪ Ke fakamalosi aka te āva ki te Tusi Tapu


How can we contribute to the congregation’s cleanness? 	 E mafai pefea o fai ‵tou tusaga ki te ‵ma o te fakapotopotoga?


How would you likely react to seeing a loved one brought back to life? 	 Ka pefea ou lagonaga māfai e kilo atu ki se tino pele ko toe ola mai?


This was to show that a remnant would return to Judah and take up true worship after the 70-year desolation.—Ezekiel 11:17-20. 	 E fakaasi mai i te mea tenei me ka isi se toega kolā ka toe foki atu ki Iuta kae toe kamata aka te tapuakiga tonu mai tua o tausaga e 70 o te fanoanoa.—Esekielu 11:17-20.


The Bible identifies the angels as “his [God’s] ministers.” 	 E fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu me i agelu ko ‘ana [te Atua] tavini.’


How can each of us contribute to a warm, loving atmosphere in the congregation? 	 E mafai pefea o fai ‵tou tusaga taki tokotasi ke maua ei te alofa tonu i loto i te fakapotopotoga?


16. Of what value is it to encourage children to do their own research? 	 16 I nisi taimi se mea ‵tau ke avatu a fakatonuga ki tama‵liki ke mafai ne latou o fakafesagai ki fakalavelave io me ko mea fakafuasei kolā e ‵tupu.


The third key element for a successful Family Worship evening is to make it enjoyable. 	 A te tolu o vaega tāua mō te manuia o te Tapuakiga a te Kāiga i afiafi ko te faiga ke gali.


He obeyed Jehovah despite opposition and hardship. 	 Ne fakalogo a ia ki a Ieova faitalia a ‵tekemaiga mo mea faiga‵ta.


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Some met responsive ones and, as Jesus said, taught them to obey all the things he commanded. 	 Ne fetaui a nisi tino mo tino fia‵fia, kae e pelā mo pati a Iesu, ne akoako ne latou a tino konā ke faka‵logo ki ana fakatonuga.


16 Even if we ourselves should face death because of our firm stand as Christians, Jehovah can and will help us to maintain our integrity to him. 	 16 Kafai foki e ‵tau o fakafesagai atu tatou ki te mate ona ko ‵tou tu ‵mautakitaki e pelā me ne Kelisiano, e mafai kae ka fesoasoani mai a Ieova ki a tatou ke fakatumau te ‵tou fakamaoni ki a ia.


15 What do we learn from this account? 	 15 Se a te mea e tauloto ne tatou mai te tala tenei?


(Ephesians 4:17, 18) To develop an unselfish attitude often means to cultivate a pattern of thought contrary to our inborn imperfect nature. 	 (Efeso 4:17, 18) Kafai e fia fakamalosi aka ne tatou a uiga sē kaiū, e ‵tau o ati aka sāle i ei a vaegā manatu kolā e ‵kese ‵ki i uiga vāivāi kolā ne fa‵nau mai fakatasi mo tatou.


In an attempt to destroy our relationship with God, what does Satan target, and why? 	 I te taumafai o fakamasei ‵tou fesokotakiga mo te Atua, se a te mea e taketi ki ei a Satani, kae kaia?


Guidance From Our Conscience 	 Te Takitakiga Mai ‵Tou Loto Lagona


What rewards do we receive from Jehovah? 	 Ne a a taui e maua ne tatou mai i a Ieova?


Since this system of things will soon be destroyed, he should ‘come home’ without delay. 	 Ona ko te mea ko pili o fakaseai atu te olaga masei tenei, e ‵tau mo ia o ‘foki fakavave mai ki te fale.’


Most of the time, they sat us down and just talked to us, Mom sometimes with tears in her eyes, trying to reach our heart. 	 I te ukega o taimi e fakasaga‵saga ne laua a maua ki lalo kae fai‵pati mai ki a maua.


The Bible also shows that Jesus would continue to fulfill from heaven his role as Messiah. 	 E fakaasi mai foki i te Tusi Tapu me koi tumau eiloa a Iesu i te fakataunuga o tena tulaga e pelā me ko te Mesia mai i te lagi.


(Acts 17:26, 27) Around the world, there are people who sincerely seek the truth. 	 (Galuega 17:26, 27) I te lalolagi kātoa, e isi ne tino kolā e ‵sala tonu atu ki te munatonu.


How has the organization of conventions been modified in recent times? 	 Ne a mea ko oti ne ‵fuli i te auala e fakatoka ei a fono?


That would be in direct contradiction to the very nature of God. 	 Ka se fetaui eiloa a mea e fai i luga i te lalolagi nei mo uiga ‵gali e lauiloa i ei te Atua.


When one of Jehovah’s Witnesses visited him, he accepted a Bible study. 	 I te taimi ne āsi atu ei se Molimau a Ieova ki a ia, ne talia ne ia se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


(Leviticus 10:9) This suggests that Aaron’s two sons may have been under the influence of alcohol on the occasion here under consideration. 	 (Levitiko 10:9) E fakaasi mai i konei me kāti ne ko‵nā a tama tā‵gata a Alona konei i te taimi ne tupu ei te fakalavelave tenei.


• How can we let Jehovah’s spirit operate on us? 	 • E mafai pefea o talia ne tatou a te agaga o Ieova ke galue i loto i a tatou?


(Matt. 12:25) In combating their evil influence, we do well to follow Paul’s counsel: “A slave of the Lord does not need to fight, but needs to be gentle toward all.” (2 Tim. 2:24) Remember that our fight is, “not against blood and flesh, but . . . against the wicked spirit forces.” 	 (Mataio 12:25) I te taua atu ki olotou fakamalosiga ma‵sei, e ‵tau o tau‵tali faka‵lei atu tatou ki te polopolokiga a Paulo: “A te tavini a te Aliki e se ‵tau mo ia o kinau kae ke alofa ki so se tino.” (2 Timoteo 2:24) Ke masaua me e se taua atu tatou ki “tino, kae taua mo malosi ma‵sei faka te tiapolo.”


The “seventh day” was different from any of the preceding six days in that it was a day that God blessed and made sacred, that is, a day set aside for, or dedicated to, a special purpose. 	 A “te fitu o aso” ne ‵kese mai i so se aso i aso e ono mai mua atu i ei me se aso ne fakamanuia kae fakatapu ne te Atua, e pelā me se aso ne faka‵kese ei ke fai a fuafuaga fakapito io me ke fai a faifaiga fakapito i ei.


How can adversities refine us and draw us closer to God? 	 E mafai pefea ne tulaga faiga‵ta o fakamalosi aka ‵tou fakatuanaki kae fai ke pili atu tatou ki a Ieova?


ASTROLOGY 	 ILOILOGA O FETŪ


Note how Jesus in his discussion with Nicodemus underscored the importance of the new birth. 	 Mafaufau ki te auala ne faka‵mafa atu ei ne Iesu i te lā sau‵talaga mo Nikotemo a te tāua o te ‵toe fanau fou.


Next, he gave them victory over an attacking Amalekite army. 	 E ‵soko atu ki ei, ne tuku atu ne ia te manumalo i te taimi ne taua atu ei te kautau Amaleka ki a latou.


“He that conducts himself as a lesser one among all of you is the one that is great.”—Luke 9:48. 	 “Me ko te tino telā e se taulia i a koutou katoa, ko te tino tenā e sili i te maluga.” —Luka 9:48.


(1 Pet. 3:18) Consider why. 	 (1 Pe. 3:18) Mafaufau la ki te pogai tenei.


Rely Fully on Jehovah 17. 	 Fakalago‵lago Katoatoa Atu ki a Ieova


Furthermore, some Canaanites had well-equipped armies, with horses and chariots that had iron scythes on the wheels.—Judges 4:13. 	 E se gata i ei, ne maua foki ne nisi tino Kanana ne kautau ma‵losi, ko solofanua mo kaliota kolā e isi ne fiti makai‵kai i olotou teka.—Famasino 4:13, NW.


Individuals who were spreading false teachings tried to weaken and divide congregations. 	 Ne fakasalalau atu ne tino a akoakoga ‵se kae taumafai o fakavāivāi kae fakamavae‵vae a fakapotopotoga.


The apostle John quotes Jesus as saying: “God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.” 	 Ne siki mai ne te apositolo ko Ioane a pati a Iesu: “Me ne penā eiloa o alofa mai te Atua ki te lalolagi, ne tuku mai ei ne ia tena Tama e tokotasi, ko te mea ke se malaia so se tino e fakatuanaki ki a ia, kae ke maua ne ia te ola se gata mai.”


Yes, because Jehovah created all things, he has full right to rule over humans as well as spirit creatures. 	 Ao, ona ko te mea ne faite ne Ieova a mea katoa, e ‵tau eiloa o pule katoatoa mai a ia ki tino e pelā foki mo tino faka-te-agaga.


What are some ways that we can “work what is good toward . . . those related to us in the faith”? 	 Ne a nisi auala e mafai ei o fai atu ne tatou a “mea ‵lei . . . ki a latou kolā e i loto i te kāiga Kelisiano”?


Many of us have been victims of wicked people, such as violent bullies, hateful bigots, and vicious criminals. 	 Ko oti eiloa ne pokotia a te ukega o tatou i tino ma‵sei, e pelā mo tino fakasaua, tino uiga fakatakalia‵lia, mo tino solitulafono fakama‵taku.


Moreover, Galatians 6:8 assures us: “He who is sowing with a view to the spirit will reap everlasting life from the spirit.” 	 E se gata i ei, e fakatalitonu mai te Kalatia 6:8 ki a tatou, penei: “Ko te tino telā e ‵toki i luga i te agaga, e maua ne ia mai te agaga a te ola se gata mai.”


In his eyes, you are one of “these little ones.” 	 E mafaufau a ia e uiga ki a koe e pelā mo “tino fatauva konei.”


By forgoing retaliation and promoting peace, we lovingly hope to help even some fierce opposers to become worshippers of Jehovah. 	 I te ‵kalo keatea mai te ‵toe taui atu kae fakamalosi aka te filemu, e fakamoe‵moe eiloa tatou mo te a‵lofa ke fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino kolā ne ‵teke malosi mai ke fai mo fai ne tino tapuaki ki a Ieova.


In our time, to abandon the true God in favor of human philosophies and theories and worldly politics is to replace “the source of living water” with “broken cisterns.” 	 I ‵tou aso nei, a te tiakina ne tatou o te Atua tonu ona ko poto mo akoakoga a tino mo mea fakapolitiki a te lalolagi ko te sui tenā o “te vaipuna e maua ei te vai fou” ki “vaikeli sē aogā kolā e se mafai o taofi ei se vai.”


Why do you obey Jehovah’s commands? 	 Kaia e fakalogo ei koe ki fakatonuga a Ieova?


(Job 37:23; Jeremiah 10:12) While powerful men frequently trample on the poor and humble ones for selfish gain, Jehovah ‘raises up the lowly one from the very dust’ and ‘abounds in power to save.’ 	 (Iopu 37:23; Ielemia 10:12) E tiga eiloa e sōnafai sāle ne tino ‵mafi a tino ma‵tiva mo tino ma‵lalo ona ko olotou manakoga kaima‵nako, “e avake ne ia a te tino mativa mai tena olaga masei” kae “e i a ia te malosi o fakasao a tino.”


The first is explained at Jeremiah 10:23: “To earthling man his way does not belong. 	 E fakamatala mai penei te mea muamua i te Ielemia 10:23 (NW): “E seai se tino e mafai o takitaki tena auala.


Jehovah Helps Us “to Count Our Days” 14, 15. 	 E Fesoasoani Mai a Ieova ‘ke Iloa ne Tatou me Toetoe Fua te Olaga’


13 Were Joseph’s words those of a man who passively accepted his situation? 	 13 E mata, e fakaasi mai i pati a Iosefa me i a ia se tagata telā ko talia fua ne ia te mea ne tupu ki a ia?


“Yet that little was so stirring, so moving and so penetrating that it is safe to say nobody else has influenced the world so much.” 	 “Ne fakaotia loto ‵ki, kae pokotia malosi foki i ei a tino i nāi pati fua konā, telā, ko mafai ei o fai atu me e seki pokotia aka eiloa penei te lalolagi kātoa i pati a se isi tino e pelā mo te pokotiaga tenei.”


(Read Zechariah 6:1-3.) 	 (Faitau te Sakalia 6:1-3.)


2 We too have choices and decisions to make. 	 2 E isi foki ne filifiliga mo fakaikuga e fai ne tatou.


By heeding his words to each of the seven congregations, present-day elders see how they can handle similar situations. 	 Kafai e ‵saga tonu atu a toeaina i aso nei ki pati a Iesu ki fakapotopotoga takitasi e fitu konā, e mafai ei o iloa ne latou a auala ke fakafesagai atu ki fakalavelave tai ‵pau penā.


They Loved the Word of God PAGE 8 	 8 Ke mo a ma Fakalotolotolua


Linda experienced an intense fear of man whenever she engaged in the ministry. 	 Ne mataku malosi a Linda ki tino i te taimi e fanatu ei a ia i te galuega talai.


(Matthew 28:20) They regularly conduct over eight million free home Bible studies. 	 (Mataio 28:20) E sili atu mo te valu miliona te aofaki o a‵koga faka-te-Tusi Tapu kolā e fai ne latou e aunoa mo se ‵togi.


When Paul was being prepared to be whipped, he revealed that he was a Roman citizen. 	 I te taimi ne fai ei ke ‵kini a Paulo, ne fakaasi atu ei ne ia i a ia se tino nofo tumau o Loma.


“The swift do not have the race.”—Ecclesiastes 9:11 	 “A tagata ‵tele ma‵kini e se tumau faeloa te lotou manumalo i fakatautelega.” —Failauga 9:11


You have sayings of everlasting life.”—JOHN 6:68. 	 A muna o te ola se gata mai, e ‵nofo mo koe.”—IOANE 6:68.


22 Jehovah expects men taking the lead among his people to reject apostasy. 	 22 E fakamoemoe eiloa a Ieova ke ‵teke atu a takitaki o ana tino ki faifaiga fakaaposetasi.


(John 20:19-23) He was seen by some 500, perhaps when he commanded: ‘Go, make disciples.’ 	 (Ioane 20:19-23) Ne matea atu a ia ne tino e toko 500, i te taimi kāti ne fakatonu atu ei a ia penei: ‘Ke olo atu koutou o fai a soko.’


Modern Attempts to Efface God’s Name 	 Taumafaiga ‵Fou ke Fakaseai a te Igoa o te Atua


5 The Bible explains that genuine love is shown, “not in word or with the tongue, but in deed and truth.” (1 John 3:18) Does this mean that we cannot express love through our speech? 	 5 E fakamatala mai te Tusi Tapu me i te alofa tonu e se fakaasi atu fua i “‵tou pati io me ko ‵tou gutu, kae i faiga kolā e fai mo te fakamaoni.” (1 Ioa. 3:18) E mata, e fakauiga te mea tenei me e se mafai o fakaasi atu ne tatou a te alofa e auala i ‵tou pati?


Previously, we thought that both scriptures referred to the same activity—the preaching work. 	 Muamua la, ne mafau‵fau tatou me e fakasino atu eiloa a tusi siki e lua konei ki te galuega eiloa e tasi—ko te galuega talai.


Let us look at these aspects one at a time. 	 Ke na iloilo aka ne tatou a feitu takitasi konei.


There is. 	 Ao e isi eiloa.


16 David asked Hushai to go back to Jerusalem, to pretend to be Absalom’s friend, and to frustrate the advice of Ahithophel. 	 16 Ne fakamolemole atu a Tavita ki a Husai ke foki ki Ielusalema, kae ke fai taugasoa ki a Apisaloma ko te mea fua ke fakaseaoga ne ia a pati fakatonutonu a Aitofele.


(John 15:20) Christ’s followers, therefore, find themselves in a spiritual warfare that puts their loyalty to the test.—2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Ephesians 6:10-12. 	 (Ioane 15:20) Tela la, e aofia a soko o Keliso i se taua faka-te-agaga telā e tofotofo aka ei te lotou a‵lofa fakamaoni.—2 Kolinito 10:3-5; Efeso 6:10-12.


Association with them and regular attendance at congregation meetings will continually remind you of the wisdom of Jehovah’s righteous standards and will encourage you to live by them. 	 A te fai taugasoa mo latou mo te ‵kau faeloa ki fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga ka fai ei ke masaua faeloa ne koe a te ‵tonu o tulaga amio‵tonu o Ieova kae ka fakamalosi atu foki ke ola koe e ‵tusa mo mea konā.


(Rom. 10:10) Not only do we make a “public declaration” at the time of our baptism but we also make it when we speak about Jehovah at every opportunity, including when we engage in the ministry. 	 (Loma 10:10) E se gata fua i te “molimau” atu o tatou i te taimi o ‵tou papatisoga kae e fai foki tatou penā māfai e fai‵pati atu tatou e uiga ki a Ieova i so se avanoaga, e aofia i ei māfai e ‵kau atu tatou ki te galuega talai.


This would be at a time when the very existence of Jehovah’s servants would be threatened by a modern-day “Assyrian.” 	 A te taimi tenei ko te taimi telā ka taua atu ei a te “Asulia” i aso nei ki tavini a Ieova.


Certainly we would not want to be negative or question why others are making such an effort to preach to people from another country. 	 E tonu, e se fia fakavāivāi io me fakafesili ne tatou me kaia e taumafai ei a nisi tino o talai atu ki tino mai nisi fenua.


18 “The Law Has Become Our Tutor” 	 APELILA 21-27, 2008


13 In a number of lands where living conditions are challenging, Kingdom proclaimers are often markedly active. 	 13 E fakalave‵lave malosi a taina mo tuagane i atufenua ma‵tiva e uke i te faiga o te galuega talai.


But don’t compare yourself with others.”—Galatians 6:4, Contemporary English Version. 	 Kafai e ‵lei ko ‵tau mo ia o fakamatamata ki ei, kae sa fakatusatusa fua ki mea a te suā tino ne fai.”—Kalatia 6:4.


21 “Accepting a change when it comes and adapting to it can be difficult,” admits one longtime elder. 	 21 Ne taku ‵tonu mai se taina e tokotasi telā ko leva ne fai mo fai se toeaina: “E mafai eiloa o faigata te taliaga o se ‵fuliga mo te fakafetaui aka ki ei.”


“Let Your Light Shine” to Glorify Jehovah 	 ‘Ke Maina Atu te Otou Mainaga’ ke ‵Viki Atu ei ki a Ieova


Pointing to an outstanding feature of “the sign . . . of the conclusion of the system of things,” Jesus said: “This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come.” 	 I te fakasino atu ki se vaega tu ‵kese o te “fakailoga . . . [o] te gataga o te lalolagi,” ne fai mai Iesu: “A te Tala ‵Lei tenei e uiga ki te Malo, e fakamatala atu ki te lalolagi kātoa, mo fai te molimau ki tino katoa; ko oko mai ei te gataga.”


Because of love. 	 Ona ko te alofa.


And because he was “lowly in heart,” he was never bombastic or presumptuous. 	 Kae ona ko tena “loto malalo,” ne seki fakamaualuga kae fakamatamata a ia.


We have faith that Jehovah will reward our resolve to keep our integrity.—Job 27:5. 	 E maua ne tatou te fakatuanaki me ka taui mai ne Ieova ‵tou manakoga ke tumau i te fakamaoni.—Iopu 27:5.


“Never again will they learn war.”—Isaiah 2:4, New American Standard Bible. 	 “Ka se toe tauloto eiloa latou e uiga ki te faiga o taua.”—Isaia 2:4, New American Standard Bible.


It centers on Abraham’s great-grandson Joseph, who was sold into slavery in Egypt. 	 E faipati eiloa ki te mokopū o Apelaamo ko Iosefa, telā ne ‵togi atu ke fai e pelā me se pologa i Aikupito.


We need to act in accord with these wise words: “Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. 	 E ‵tau o gasue‵sue tatou e ‵tusa mo pati ‵poto konei: “Talitonu ki te Aliki [Ieova] mo tou loto kātoa.


But would we ever demand such material help from him? 	 Kae e mata, ka ma‵nako faeloa tatou ki se vaegā fesoasoani penā mai i a ia i taimi katoa?


Have not enough people already remained faithful for him to give an adequate reply to Satan? 	 E mata, e seki lava a tino fakamaoni ke mafai ei o fai ne ia tena tali ki a Satani?


(2 Cor. 11:3) Even spending too much time viewing entertainment that may be considered acceptable can encroach on family worship, daily Bible reading, and our preparation for meetings.—Phil. 1:9, 10. 	 (2 Kolinito 11:3) Ke oko foki eiloa ki te fakamāumāuga o taimi e uke ki te onoono ki fakafiafiaga kolā e ‵lei, e mafai o ave keatea i ei a taimi mō tapuakiga a kāiga, te faitauga ki te Tusi Tapu i aso katoa, mo ‵tou fakatokatokaga ki fakatasiga.—Filipi 1:9, 10.


To the Christians in Ephesus, a prosperous and diversified city, Paul offered some practical counsel. 	 Ne tuku atu ne Paulo a nisi pati fakatonutonu ki Kelisiano i Efeso, se fa‵kai maumea kae e uke a tino kese‵kese i ei.


He should participate in the field ministry with them on a regular basis. 	 E ‵tau o ‵kau fakatasi a ia mo latou i te galuega talai i taimi katoa.


It is not the way you have to act, but the way you want to act.” 	 E se ko te auala e ‵tau o gasuesue koe i ei, kae ko te auala e manako koe ki ei.”


(Josh. 24:2) The Bible does not say specifically, but it reveals that Abraham was of the ninth generation descended from Shem, one of Noah’s sons and a man of great faith. 	 (Iosu. 24:2) E se fakamatala ‵tonu mai i te Tusi Tapu, kae e fakaasi mai i ei me i a Apelaamo ne aofia i te iva o kautama telā ne tupu mai i a Semu, se tokotasi o tama tāgata a Noa kae se tagata e malosi tena fakatuanaki.


Bezalel and Oholiab must have learned well, for they not only performed their duties but also taught others what to do. 	 Ne tauloto faka‵lei ne Pesaleli mo Oliapo a galuega e ‵tau o fai ne lāua, e se gata fua i te faiga o lā galuega kae ne fakaakoako foki ne lāua nisi tino ki mea e ‵tau o fai.


5 History, not Myth 	 5 Se Tala Fakasolopito, E sē se Tala ‵Kai


(Psalm 119:66) We do well to pray in a similar way. 	 (Salamo 119:66) E ‵tau foki eiloa o fai tatou penā.


(Psalm 103:14) If we are to preserve the peace of the Christ in our hearts, we will “pray incessantly.”—1 Thessalonians 5:17. 	 (Salamo 103:14) Kafai e fia fakatumau ne tatou a te filemu o Keliso i ‵tou loto e ‵tau o “‵talo foki i taimi katoa.”—1 Tesalonia 5:17.


He also taught people—that is, he instructed, explained, and convinced by sound reasoning. 	 Ne akoako foki ne ia a tino—ne fakatonutonu, fakamatala kae fakatalitonu atu i se auala faigofie.


18 So help is available, and you should never hesitate to seek it. 	 18 Tela la, e toka faeloa a fesoasoani, kae e se ‵tau o fakatalave ‵tou ‵sala atu ki ei.


All four ultimately abandoned their fishing business and followed Jesus for the rest of their life.—Matthew 4:18-22. 	 Ne tiakina ne latou katoa konei olotou pisinisi faiika kae tau‵tali atu i a Iesu i olotou olaga kātoa.—Mataio 4:18-22.


(Matt. 6:33; Heb. 13:5) Rather than striving to obtain at any cost some of the “better” things in life that are presently beyond our reach, can we do without them? 	 (Mataio 6:33; Epelu 13:5) I lō te kausaki malosi atu ki nisi “mea ‵gali” o te olaga, e mata, e mafai o ola tatou e aunoa mo mea konā?


Keeping in mind how liberal Jehovah and his Son are in speaking well of imperfect humans will move us to be generous in this regard.—Matthew 25:21-23; 1 Corinthians 4:5. 	 A te masaua faeloa ne tatou a te loto fia‵fia o Ieova mo Iesu o fai‵pati e uiga ki mea ‵lei e fai ne tino sē ‵lei katoatoa e fai foki i ei ke loto fia‵fia tatou.—Mataio 25:21-23; 1 Kolinito 4:5.


It was an outstanding achievement at the time. 	 Ko oko eiloa i te aoga te taumafaiga tenā.


16 The rendering “the blood of that one” is rich in meaning and should convey much to our mind. 	 16 E tāua ‵ki te uiga o te tugāpati, “te toto o tena taulaga” kae e ‵tau o uke a mea e fakaasi mai i ei ki a tatou.


In a similar way, today many religious leaders cultivate relationships with political leaders. 	 E penā foki loa i aso nei, e fakamalosi sāle aka ne takitaki lotu e tokouke se va fakataugasoa mo takitaki fakapolitiki.


(Micah 7:7; Lamentations 3:21) We too can show a waiting attitude. 	 (Mika 7:7; Tagiga a Ielemia 3:21) E mafai foki ne tatou o ‵nofo fakatalitali.


Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses not get involved in secular reform movements? 	 Kaia e se ‵kau sāle atu ei a Molimau a Ieova ki gasuesuega a tino ke faka‵lei aka te olaga nei?


At times, the mistakes of Jehovah’s loyal ones may cause them to ‘bow down’ in discouragement. 	 I nisi taimi, e “pa‵kū” latou ona ko te loto vāi‵vāi i mea ‵se e fai ne latou.


That prophecy refers only to the kingdoms pictured by the various parts of the image. 	 E fakasino atu a te valoaga tenā ki malo fua kolā ne vaega o te tupua.


83:2—What does the ‘raising of one’s head’ denote? 	 83:2, NW—Se a te mea e fakauiga ki ei a te ‘fakasaga ki luga o te ulu o se tino’?


Rather, he teaches that ‘godly devotion holds promise of the life now and that which is to come.’—1 Timothy 4:8. 	 I lō te fai penā, e akoako atu ne ia me “e sili atu eiloa te aoga o fakamalosiga faka te agaga i feitu katoa, me folafola mai ne ia te ola i aso nei mo te ola ka oko mai.”—1 Timoteo 4:8.


Another person who suffered greatly was a man named Steve. 	 A te suā tino telā ne logo‵mae malosi ko Steve.


Like Gary, she has diabetes. 	 A iafoki e sukā e pelā mo Gary.


Immediately after the rebellion of our first parents, Jehovah announced the good news that the serpent—actually, Satan the Devil—will be destroyed. 	 Mai tua malie eiloa o te ‵tekeatuga o ‵tou mātua muamua, ne faka‵pula mai ne Ieova a te tala ‵lei i te gata—ko Satani te Tiapolo—ka fakaseai.


“God is not unrighteous so as to forget your work and the love you showed for his name.”—HEBREWS 6:10. 	 E se mafai foki o puli i a ia a galuega ne fai ne koutou, io me ko te alofa ne fakaasi ne koutou mō ia.”—EPELU 6:10.


What, though, do you have to do to be there? 	 Kae ne a la au mea e ‵tau o fai ke nofo atu koe i konā?


And often even those who do see it find that their sudden wealth does not bring happiness. 	 Ke oko foki eiloa ki a latou kolā e maua fakapoi fua te lotou maumea, e se maua foki ne latou a te fiafia i ei.


They trust that like the father in the parable of the prodigal son, Jehovah is ever on the lookout to welcome back sinners who repent. 	 E tali‵tonu latou me pelā mo te tamana i te ‵tala o te tamaliki fakamaumau mea, e tumau faeloa a Ieova i te kilokilo ke lavea ne ia kae talia mai foki se tino agasala telā ko salamō.


Jesus’ teaching included principles that can help us to walk just as he walked. 	 Ne aofia i akoakoga a Iesu a fakatakitakiga fakavae kolā e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke ola tatou e pelā mo ia.


Likewise, those desiring to be Kingdom citizens do well to learn all they can about God’s Kingdom. 	 A latou foki kolā e ma‵nako ke fai mo fai ne tino tonu o te Malo e ‵tau o tauloto faka‵lei ki te mea e mafai ne latou e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua.


This means that our appearance should not be showy, bizarre, provocative, revealing, or faddish. 	 E fakauiga i ei me e se ‵tau o fakaaogā ne tatou a vaegā teuga fakapogi‵pogi, teuga fai fakaa‵tea, teuga kolā e fakamalosi aka ei a manakoga ma‵sei, teuga kolā e tuku faka‵sau atu ei a vaega o ‵tou foitino, io me ko teuga kolā e fakaakoako atu ei ki tino o te lalolagi.


The Israelites had just been delivered from slavery in Egypt. 	 Fatoa oti eiloa ne faka‵sao a tino Isalaelu mai te ‵nofo pologa i Aikupito.


In simple yet important ways, we find joy in giving 	 I te faiga o soko, e mafai ne tatou o fai a taugasoa ‵tonu


We are aware that Jehovah long ago foretold that hatred, or enmity, would develop between those who serve God and those who serve Satan the Devil. 	 E iloa ne tatou me ko leva ne ‵valo mai ne Ieova a te takalialia io me ko te fai fili, telā ka sae aka i te vā o tino kolā e tavini atu ki te Atua mo tino kolā e tavini atu ki a Satani te Tiapolo.


14 What enables Christians to endure no matter what trials, difficult situations, and problems they encounter? 	 14 Se a te mea e fakamalosi atu ki Kelisiano ke kufaki faitalia a tofotofoga, tulaga faiga‵ta, mo fakalavelave e fe‵paki mo latou?


By misrepresentation, innuendo, and falsehood, they attack our worship and our adherence to godly principles. 	 Mai i pati ‵loi, fakauigaga sē ‵tonu, mo tala ‵pelo, e oso mai ei latou ki te ‵tou tapuakiga mo te ‵tou puke mautakitaki ki fakatakitakiga mai te Atua.


Hence, Jehovah rescued Rehoboam and Jerusalem from destruction.—2 Chron. 12:5-7, 12. 	 Tela la, ne fakasao ne Ieova a Leopoamo mo Ielusalema mai te fakamaseiga.—2 Nofo. 12:5-7, 12.


May we never allow our relationship with Jehovah to be negatively affected by the actions of others. 	 Ke mo a ma fai ke pokotia ‵tou fesokotakiga mo Ieova i se auala sē ‵lei mai faifaiga a nisi tino.


Cherish your place among Jehovah’s people, and “do not fail to listen to the voice of Jehovah your God.” 	 Fakatāua tou tulaga i va o tino o Ieova, kae “tausi faka‵lei koe ki fakatonuga a [Ieova] tou Atua.”


Our main purpose in congregating regularly is to praise Jehovah 	 A te pogai tāua e maopoopo sāle ei tatou ko te mea ke avatu ei a vikiga ki a Ieova


Serving Jehovah brings much joy. 	 A te tavini atu ki a Ieova a maua mai i ei te fiafia lasi.


Thus, we should not allow the actions or decisions of any fellow Christian to become stumbling blocks to us. 	 Tela la, e se ‵tau o talia ne tatou a faifaiga io me ko fakaikuga mai i so se taina io me se tuagane ke fakavāivāi mai kia tatou.


(Zeph. 3:9) Does my children’s conversation reflect the influence of God’s spirit or that of the world?’ 	 (Sefa. 3:9, NW) E mata, e fakaasi mai i sau‵talaga a aku tamaliki a te fakamalosiga a te agaga o te Atua io me ko te agaga o te lalolagi?’


Some feel that they have no need for God because they find many puzzling issues in life incompatible with belief in a loving God. 	 E mafau‵fau a nisi tino me e se manakogina ne latou te Atua ona ko te mea e uke a fakalavelave fakafi‵ta i te olaga kolā e fe‵paki mo latou ona ko te talitonu ki se Atua alofa.


Why can we say that Jesus led the early Christians? 	 Kaia e mafai o fai atu tatou me ne takitaki ne Iesu a Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua?


But not all nations could replicate the American Dream because North American wealth did not result merely from its political system. 	 Kae e se ko fenua katoa e mafai o faka‵pau ki Fakamoemoega o te tino Amelika me i te maumea o tino Amelika ki Matū e se maua fua mai i olotou fakanofonofoga fakapolitiki.


See the article “The Truth Gave Me Back My Life,” appearing in the October 22, 1996, issue of Awake! 	 Ke onoono ki te mataupu ko “The Truth Gave Me Back My Life,” (Ne Toe ‵Lei Toku Olaga Ona ko te Munatonu), i te Awake! i a Oketopa 22, 1996.


When he said: ‘From the strangers,’ Jesus said to him: ‘Really, then, the sons are tax-free.’” 	 Muna a Petelu, ‘Ko tino fakaalofa.’


What steps outlined in the book of Proverbs help us to fear Jehovah? 	 Fakalogo ki muna o te poto, kae taumafai ke malamalama koe i ei.


In the past, billions of people have lived and died without an accurate knowledge of Jehovah. 	 I taimi ko ‵teka, e lau i piliona o tino ne ola kae ‵mate e aunoa mo se iloaga tonu e uiga ki a Ieova.


What effect do the experiences related here have on you, and what will we next consider? 	 Ne a ou lagonaga e uiga ki tala konei, kae ne a mea ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei?


13, 14. (a) How can we discern what interests a person? (b) What might awaken people’s interest in spiritual things? 	 13, 14. (a) E mafai pefea o iloa ne tatou me se a te mea e fiafia ki ei a te tino? (e) Se a te mea e mafai o ‵fagu aka ei a te fia‵fia o tino ki mea faka-te-agaga?


The Resurrection—A Teaching That Affects You 	 Te Toetuga—Se Akoakoga Telā e Aofia Koe i Ei


As such, they enjoyed unparalleled protection and benefits.—Eph. 2:19-22. 	 Ka fia‵fia eiloa latou ki te puipuiga mo mea aoga kolā e se maua ne latou i se isi koga aka.—Efeso 2:19-22.


They were to alert the city’s inhabitants of any approaching danger. 	 Kae e fakailoa mai ki tino i loto i te fa‵kai māfai ko pili mai se fakalavelave.


Does God have a name? 	 E mata, e isi se igoa o te Atua?


Other branch offices followed suit. 	 Ko oti foki ne tau‵tali ki ei a nisi ofisa ‵fuli tusi.


“Hope in Jehovah; be courageous and let your heart be strong. 	 “Talitonu io me fakamoemoe ki te Aliki. Fakatuanaki ki a ia io me loto toa kae sa loto vāivāi.


Ask yourself: ‘Would I like to be treated respectfully, fairly, honestly? 	 Ke fesili ifo ki a koe eiloa penei: ‘E mata, e manako au ke āva, ke se fakailoga tino kae ke fakamaoni mai faeloa a faifaiga a tino ki a au?


5 Many of those who listened to Jesus were from the disadvantaged, lowly class of Jews. 	 5 A tino e tokouke kolā ne faka‵logo ki a Iesu ne tino Iutaia ma‵tiva kae fakaa‵lofa.


By this ‛will’ we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all time.” 	 Ko oti ne fakatapugina tatou e ‵tusa mo te ‘loto’ o te Atua tenei, e auala i te ofoatuga o te foitino o Iesu Keliso fakatasi mō taimi katoa.”


Did he appreciate it? 	 E mata, ne amanaia a ia ki ei?


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She was baptized and became very active in the preaching work. 	 Ne papatiso a ia kae ne aofia malosi a ia i te galuega talai.


Our sister Saimi was baptized that same year. 	 A te mā taina ko Saimi ne papatiso foki i te tausaga tenā.


It appeared that everything was lost—or was it? 	 Ne foliga mai me ne ‵galo atu a mea katoa. E a, ne mafai o toe maua mai a mea konā?


12 Read Ephesians 6:16. 	 12 Faitau te Efeso 6:16.


The volunteers, complete strangers to the owner of the house, spend the whole day removing fallen trees and debris with chain saws. 	 Ne ga‵lue a volenitia konei, kolā e se masani lele eiloa mo te tino i o ia te fale, i te aso kātoa ke ave keatea a lakau kolā ne ‵siga mo kaiga mai te fakaaogāga o soa iti.


Uncontrolled speech can put a real strain on a marriage.—Proverbs 12:18; 15:1, 2; 16:24; 21:9; 31:26. 	 A te faipati e aunoa mo te mafaufau faka‵lei e mafai o iku atu ki te fakamaseiga o te fakaipoipoga.—Faataoto 12:18; 15:1, 2; 16:24; 21:9; 31:26.


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Mildness truly helps reinforce the bonds between parents and children. 	 E fesoasoani mai a te agamalū ke fakamalosi aka ei te va fealofani o mātua mo tama‵liki.


What desirable qualities does the individual possess? 	 Ne a uiga ‵lei ne fakaasi atu ne te tino tenei?


Princes took counsel against him and persecuted him. 	 Ne lamalama a ia ne pelenise kae fakasauā atu foki ki a ia.


Whatever the case, Joseph must have felt wretched about that dreadful perversion of justice—but he could do nothing to stop it! 	 Faitalia me se a te pogai, ne ‵tau eiloa o fanoanoa malosi a Iosefa ki faifaiga sē fakamaoni—kae ne seki mafai ne ia o fakagata!


▪ Avoid Being “Quickly Shaken From Your Reason”! 	 ▪ ‵Kalo Kea‵tea Mai te “Vave o ‵Numi Otou Mafaufau”!


But when we saw that they were getting little benefit from the meetings in our language, we decided to move to the local-language congregation. 	 Kae i te taimi ne lavea ne māua me ko kamata o mu‵tana a mea aoga e maua ne lāua mai fakatasiga i te ma ‵gana, ne fakaiku aka ne māua ke ‵kau atu ki te fakapotopotoga i te fenua e ‵nofo matou i ei.


What does it mean to “shrink back”? 	 Se a te uiga o te “toe ‵foki ki tua”?


Doing so can go a long way in helping the message of God’s Word to reach the mind and heart of our listeners.—Read Luke 24:32. 	 Ka fesoasoani malosi atu te faiga tenā ke oko faka‵lei atu te fekau mai te Muna a te Atua ki mafaufau mo loto o ‵tou tino fakalogo‵logo.—Faitau te Luka 24:32.


(Psalm 145:10-13) That is why we share zealously in the Kingdom-preaching and disciple-making work. 	 (Salamo 145:10-13) Tenā eiloa te pogai e ‵kau atu ei tatou mo te loto finafinau ki te talaiatuga o te Malo mo te galuega ko te faiga o soko.


IN TODAY’S world, it may seem that few people are willing to give of themselves. 	 ITE lalolagi i aso nei, kāti ne nāi tino fua e maua ne latou te loto fia fesoasoani.


The Bible states: “Without faith it is impossible to please [God] well, for he that approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “E seai se tino e mafai ne ia o fakafiafia te Atua e aunoa mo te fakatuanaki. So se tino e vau ki te Atua e ‵tau mo ia o fakatuanaki me iai te Atua, kae tuku atu foki ne ia te taui ‵lei ki tino kolā e salasala ki a ia.”


Thinking about what will help me to keep balanced in this regard? 9. 	 E aumai pefea ne te putiakaga o tama‵liki mo te olaga matua a te manavase?


“At times, we do something special for our eldest son,” says Jenney, quoted earlier, “even if we just have lunch at his favorite restaurant.” 	 “I nisi taimi, e fai ne māua se mea fakapito mō te mā tamaliki tagata matua,” muna a Jenney telā ne siki muamua atu, “māfai foki eiloa e ‵kai fua matou i te fale‵kai telā e fiafia a ia ki ei.”


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Despite widespread corruption and cheating—or maybe because of it—honest individuals are generally admired by others. 	 Ko lausa valevale a amioga sē fakamaoni mo te ‵loi kae kāti ona ko te lauiloa o mea konā ko āva sāle atu a tino ki tino fakamaoni.


“As soon as [Uzziah] was strong, his heart became haughty . . . , so that he acted unfaithfully against Jehovah his God and came into the temple of Jehovah to burn incense upon the altar of incense.” 	 “Kae i te taimi ko malosi eiloa a Usia i tena tulaga, ne gasolo ake ei a ia o fakamatamata, . . . Ne ‵teke ne ia a te Aliki tena Atua i tena fanatuga o ‵sunu mea ma‵nogi i luga i te fatafaitaulaga ‵sunu mea ma‵nogi.”


The Bible is filled with prophecies that describe the marvelous things that God will accomplish through his Kingdom under Christ.* Would you like to live under such paradisaic conditions? 	 E ‵fonu te Tusi Tapu i valoaga kolā e fakamatala mai i ei a mea fakaofoofogia kolā ka fakataunu ne te Atua e auala i tena Malo mai lalo i a Keliso.* E mata, e fia ola koe i se vaegā palataiso penā?


(Revelation 20:1-3) Then “the upright . . . and the blameless are the ones that will be left over” in the earth. 	 (Fakaasiga 20:1-3) Kae ko “tino amiotonu kae fai mea tonu ka ola” i luga i te lalolagi.


(Ps. 119:105) It is a tremendous help when we are dealing with problems or are making decisions about our choice of friends, entertainment, employment, dress, and so forth. (Ps. 37:25; Prov. 13:20; John 15:14; 1 Tim. 2:9) Applying the principles found in God’s Word makes it possible for us to get along well with others. 	 (Salamo 119:105) Se fesoasoani lasi ‵ki māfai ko fakafesagai atu tatou ki fakalavelave io me fai a fakaikuga e uiga ki te filifiliga o ‵tou taugasoa, fakafiafiaga, galuega, gatu, mo nisi mea aka foki penā. (Salamo 37:25; Faataoto 13:20; Ioane 15:14; 1 Timoteo 2:9) A te fakagaluegaga o akoakoga fakavae i te Muna a te Atua e fai ei ke masani tatou mo nisi tino.


EXTEND THE INVITATION 	 FAKALAUEFA ATU TE ‵KAMIGA


May we never take this precious gift for granted. 	 Ke mo a ma manatu mā‵ma tatou ki te meaalofa tāua tenei.


(Prov. 19:17; Heb. 12:12) For instance, we might tell a public speaker how his talk gave us advice we needed or helped us to understand a certain scripture. 	 (Faata. 19:17; Epe. 12:12) E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e mafai o fai atu tatou ki se taina ne fai ne ia se lāuga mō tino katoa, a te auala ne tuku mai ei ne tena lāuga a pati fesoasoani kolā ne ma‵nako tatou ki ei io me ne fesoasoani mai ke malamalama tatou i se tusi faitau.


But that is quite a different chapter for a future segment of the series “From Our Archives.”—From our archives in Central Europe. 	 Kae ka fakamatala fakamuli mai te mea tenei i se mataupu fakaa‵tea i te fakasologa o te vaega tenei, “Mai ‵Tou Faletusi.”—Mai ‵tou faletusi i te kogāloto o Eulopa.


David’s main concern in life was to make a good name with God so as to ‘behold his face,’ or to experience Jehovah’s favor. 	 A te ‵toe mea tāua i te olaga o Tavita ko te mauaga o se igoa ‵lei i mua o te Atua ko te mea ke “onoono atu faeloa” ki te Atua, io me ke maua ne ia te taliaga a Ieova.


“The one that acted mercifully” was the reply. 	 Ne tali atu a ia me “ko te tino telā ne alofa ki a ia.”


In the following article, let us consider how Jehovah is directing and using our local congregation and what its role should be in our lives today. 	 I te suā mataupu, ka onoono tatou ki te auala e takitaki ei ne Ieova tena fakapotopotoga mo te auala e fakaaogā ei ne ia ‵tou fakapotopotoga takitasi e pelā foki mo tena tulaga i ‵tou olaga i aso nei.


Admittedly, at times it may seem that worship of Jehovah restricts your freedom. 	 E tonu, kāti e foliga mai me ko sē lasi tou saolotoga ona ko te tapuakiga ki a Ieova.


ASSIGNMENTS THAT CALLED FOR MORE ADJUSTMENTS 	 NE GALUEGA KOLĀ E MANAKOGINA KE FAI NE FAKAMA‵FULIGA E UKE ATU


Paul also instructs Timothy to “turn down the false stories which violate what is holy.”—1 Tim. 1:18, 19; 3:1-10, 12, 13; 4:7. 	 Ne fakatonu atu foki Paulo ki a Timoteo ke “faka‵mao keatea . . . mai tala ‵kai va‵lea o te pouliga mo te sē ‵tonu, kolā e se aogā.”—1 Timoteo 1:18, 19; 3:1-10, 12, 13; 4:7.


How can we avoid becoming lovers of pleasures? 	 E kalo keatea pefea tatou mai te faiga pela me ne tino kola e valea ki fakafiafiaga?


Peter came to where her body was awaiting burial. 	 Ne fanatu a Petelu ki te koga ne tuku ei tena foitino telā ko pili o tanu.


(Ps. 133:1) They also enjoy a united brotherhood, a wholesome lifestyle, and a happy hope. 	 (Sala. 133:1) E maua foki ne latou se kautaina fealofani, se vaegā olaga ‵lei, mo se fakamoemoega fakafiafia.


19 The reverent 84-year-old widow Anna “was never missing from the temple.” 	 19 A Ana, telā se tino tapuaki ko mate tena avaga kae ko 84 ana tausaga, ne “seki tiaki eiloa ne ia te Fale Tapu.”


Through study, observation, and experience, faithful older worshippers of Jehovah have accumulated priceless knowledge. 	 E auala i te faiga o sukesukega, iloiloga, mo mea ne ‵tupu ki a latou, ko oti ne maua mai i ei ne tino tapuaki fakamaoni kae ma‵tua a Ieova a te iloaga tāua ‵ki.


Ezra applied what he learned. 	 Ne fai foki ne Esela a mea kolā ne tauloto ne ia.


A Question for Jesus 	 Se Fesili mō Iesu


Let us consider the questions one at a time.* 	 Ka mafau‵fau nei tatou ki fesili takitatasi konei.*


How true! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te ‵tonu o te mea tenā!


We are proud of young Christians who are determined to resist pressure to share in sexual immorality, and Jehovah is proud of them too! 	 E fakamata‵mata eiloa tatou i talavou Kelisiano kolā ne fakaiku aka ke ‵teke atu ki fakamalosiga ke aofia i faifaiga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau, kae e fakamatamata foki a Ieova i a latou!


Yet, she was very respectful of me. 	 Kae ne āva malosi a ia ki a au.


(Revelation 12:17) Our fellow Christians in France are confident that the words of the prophet Isaiah will prove true in their case: “Any weapon whatever that will be formed against you will have no success, and any tongue at all that will rise up against you in the judgment you will condemn.”—Isaiah 54:17. 	 (Fakaasiga 12:17) Ne tali‵tonu eiloa ‵tou taina i Falani me fetaui tonu eiloa a pati a te pelofeta ko Isaia mo latou: “Ka seai eiloa se meatau e mafai o fakapakia ne ia a koe; ka isi faeloa se tali a koe ki a latou kolā e taumafai o taku fakamasei koe.”—Isaia 54:17.


9 In modern times, there have been refinements in our understanding of certain Bible teachings. 	 9 Ko oti ne fakalauefa atu a ‵tou malamalama i nisi akoakoga mai te Tusi Tapu i ‵tou aso nei.


We need not speculate about exactly how Jehovah will care for us then. 	 E se ‵tau o tuku taumate ne tatou a te auala ka tausi mai ei ne Ieova a tatou i te taimi tenā.


14 Do You Highly Esteem Jehovah’s Own Book? 	 14 E Mata, e Fakatāua Malosi ne Koe a te Tusi Totino a Ieova?


17 A husband may provide materially for his family. 	 17 E mafai o tausi atu te avaga tagata ki tena kāiga i te feitu faka-te-foitino.


WEEK OF APRIL 18-24, 2016 	 TE VAIASO I A APELILA 18-24, 2016


I also explained Bible texts to her, and she accepted the Bible Teach book. 	 Ne fakamatala atu foki ne au a fuaiupu mai te Tusi Tapu ki a ia, kae ne puke ne ia te tusi ko te Akoakoga a te Tusi Tapu.


Conscious of the need for guidance, they ask Jehovah for help to find a suitable mate.—Read 1 Corinthians 7:36. 	 Ona ko te manakoga mō se takitakiga, e akai atu latou ki a Ieova mō se fesoasoani ke ‵sala atu se tino telā e fetaui ‵lei.—Faitau te 1 Kolinito 7:36.


People “out of All the Languages” Hear the Good News 	 Ko Lagona ne Tino Mai “I ‵Gana Kese‵kese Katoa” a te Tala ‵Lei


(Read Ephesians 5:14.) 	 (Faitau te Efeso 5:14.)


When two of Jesus’ disciples asked him for special positions in his Kingdom, he answered: “This sitting down at my right hand and at my left is not mine to give, but it belongs to those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.” 	 I te taimi ne fakamolemole atu ei ana soko e tokolua ki ne tulaga fakapito mō laua i tena Malo, ne tali atu a ia: “Ka ko ia telā ka nofo i toku feitu fakaatamai mo ia foki ka nofo i tou feitu fakamaui; e seai la saku pule i ei, na ko latou eiloa ko oti ne fakatoka ne toku Tamana mō latou a te koga tenā.”


Published by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. If this manual is not available in your language, fine counsel on study methods can be found in the following issues of The Watchtower: August 15, 1993, pages 13-17; May 15, 1986, pages 19-20. 	 E ‵lomi ne te Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. Kafai e se maua te tusi tenā i tau ‵gana, e mafai o maua ne koe a nisi fakamatalaga ‵lei e uiga ki faifaiga ‵lei i te faiga o sukesukega i Te Faleleoleo Maluga i a Tesema 1, 1993, te itulau e 22-26; mo te Watchtower i a Me 15, te itulau e 19-20.


10 The prophet from Judah should have been able to see through the ruse of the old prophet. 	 10 Ne ‵tau o lavea ne te pelofeta mai Iuta a te togafiti a te pelofeta toeaina.


Why is this deceptive reasoning?—Jas. 1:22. 	 Kaia e se tonu ei a te fakamasakoga tenei?—Iako. 1:22.


20 Moreover, the work is not slowing down. 	 20 E se gata i ei, e se gasolo ifo eiloa o tuai te galuega.


A mother’s compassion for her suckling is one of the strongest emotions that we can imagine. 	 A te alofa o te mātua ki tena pepe se tasi o lagonaga e malosi ‵ki telā e mafai o mafau‵fau tatou ki ei.


That attitude is a part of “the new personality” that Christians are expected to put on. 	 A te uiga tenā se vaega o te “natula fou” telā e ‵tau o faka‵pei ki luga i Kelisiano.


What do those sites reveal? 	 Ne a mea e fakaasi mai i koga konā?


Singing praises to God is one very good reason to arrive early at our meetings and to be present to the end, thus sharing with fellow worshipers in praising Jehovah with song and prayer. 	 Te usuatuga o pese o tavaega ki a Ieova se pogai e tasi e ‵tau o taumafai tatou ke oko muamua atu ki te fakatasiga kae ke ‵kau atu ki ei ke oko ki te fakaotiga fakatasi mo nisi tino tapuaki i te tavae atu ki a Ieova i te usuga o pese mo te faiga o ‵talo.


“For someone to have thought of this arrangement for the Israelites and for it to be fulfilled in Jesus really impressed me. 	 Ne fakaofoofogia ‵ki ki au a te mafaufau ki te fakatokaga tenei ne fai mō tino Isalaelu kae ne fakataunu ki a Iesu.


Do you not find this approach on Jehovah’s part heartwarming? 	 E mata, e se fakamalosi loto a te faiga tenei a Ieova?


12 As the king’s guardian, Jehoiada used his influence to promote true worship. 	 12 I tena fai mo fai te fatamā o te tupu, ne fakamalosi aka ei ne Ieoiata te tapuakiga tonu.


(Isaiah 45:18) God created the earth for man and man for the earth. 	 (Isaia 45:18) Ne faite ne te Atua a te lalolagi mō tino kae ko tino mō te lalolagi.


Although the congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses that we belong to may be made up of individuals from many different ethnic groups and cultures, we “love one another.” 	 E tiga eiloa e aofia i te fakapotopotoga o Molimau a Ieova a tino taki tokotasi mai fenua mo tuu kese‵kese e uke, e “fakatau a‵lofa” eiloa latou.


(Mark 10:13-16) How can we imitate Jesus’ balanced manner? 	 (Maleko 10:13-16) E mafai pefea o fakaakoako atu tatou ki te kilokiloga paleni a Iesu?


Why not take a few moments to read that prayer and meditate on it, taking special note of what it tells you about Daniel as a person? 	 Kaia e se fakamāumāu ei ne nai taimi ke fai‵tau ki te ‵talo tenā kae mafaufau ‵loto ki ei, kae fakamau ki lalo a manatu o koe e uiga ki a Tanielu?


How did the calling of the anointed progress after 33 C.E.? 	 Ne gasolo atu pefea ki mua te filifiliga o te kau fakaekegina mai tua ifo o te 33 T.A.?


“The meek ones themselves will possess the earth, and they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace” 	 “Ka ko latou kolā e loto malalo, ka fai mō latou te fenua, kae ka maua ne latou te manuia mo te filemu katoatoa”


It is an essential requirement for our salvation. 	 E aoga ‵ki ki te ‵tou fakaolataga.


Why do we need to prove to ourselves the “will of God”? 12 Since we should rely neither on the wisdom of the world nor on ourselves when it comes to right and wrong, what should we do? 	 12 Ona ko te mea e se ‵tau o fakalago‵lago atu tatou ki te poto o te lalolagi io me ko tatou eiloa, se a te mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou māfai ko ‵tau o filifili aka a te mea ‵lei mai te mea masei?


1, 2. (a) What privilege do we have? (b) What questions will we consider? 	 1, 2. (a) Se a te tauliaga e maua ne tatou? (e) Ne a fesili ka mafau‵fau tatou ki ei?


How comforting that is for all who love Jehovah deeply from the heart! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te fakamafanafana o te mea tenā ki tino katoa kolā e a‵lofa tonu ki a Ieova mai olotou loto!


Do you try to apply what you read, so that you will walk as a ‘wise person’? 	 E mata, e taumafai koe o fakagalue aka a mea kolā ne faitau koe ki ei, ko te mea ke sasale koe i auala o “tino ‵poto”?


They should especially impress on us the need to depend on God.* 	 E ‵tau o faka‵mafa mai ki a tatou a te manakoga ke fakalagolago atu ki te Atua.*


(Matthew 20:28) Why did he say that his life would be given rather than taken? 	 (Mataio 20:28) Kaia e fai atu ei a ia me i tena ola ka tuku atu i lō te puke keatea?


Jehovah Sets Matters Straight 	 E Faka‵lei ne Ieova a Mea


Is the amount appropriate or not?’ (1 Tim. 4:8) And concerning company, we need to determine: ‘With whom will I share in entertainment? 	 E mata, e ‵lei io me ikai?’ (1 Timoteo 4:8) Kae e uiga ki taugasoa, e ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne tatou, penei: ‘Ko oi te tino ka fai taugasoa au ki ei i te fakafiafiaga tenei?


What can we learn from the congregation in Philadelphia? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai i te fakapotopotoga i Filatelafia?


So Jesus said plainly: “Lazarus has died.” 	 Telā la, ne fakaasi tonu atu ei ne Iesu: “Lasalo ko mate.”


How does being dedicated to God benefit us? 	 E aoga pefea ki a tatou a te tuku atu ki te Atua?


3 The prophecy of Isaiah 40:10, 11 emphasizes the tenderness with which Jehovah shepherds his people. 	 3 E faka‵mafa mai i te valoaga a Isaia 40:10, 11 a te atafai o Ieova i te tausi atu ki ana tino.


What Bible-based counsel contributes to family happiness? 	 Ne a fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu e fakamalosi aka ei te fiafia i te kāiga?


By pursuing a godly course, however, we will be ‘vessels for an honorable purpose, sanctified, or set apart, for Jehovah’s service and prepared for every good work.’ 	 Kae ko te kausaki atu ki te auala o te Atua, ka fai ei tatou mo fai ne “mea fai meakai tāua ko fakatapu mō te Atua, e aogā ki tona pule kae toka foki mō galuega ‵lei katoa.”


17 Evidently, Mark did not allow himself to become overly discouraged by Paul’s rejection, for he continued his missionary activity in a different territory along with Barnabas. 	 17 E mautinoa eiloa me ne seki talia ne Maleko ke loto vāivāi a ia ki te manatu o Paulo, me ne tumau eiloa a ia i te faiga o tena galuega fakamisionale i te suā koga talai fakatasi mo Panapa.


Qualified men are appointed to serve as “shepherds and teachers,” with a view to building up the congregation. 	 E ‵tofi aka a tāgata kolā e fetaui ‵lei ke tavini atu e pelā me ne ‘tino talai mo faiakoga,’ ke fakamalosi aka ei te fakapotopotoga.


When passing sentence, the judge in the case declared: “The religious propaganda in which these men are engaged is more harmful than a division of German soldiers . . . 	 I te taimi ne fai ei te fakasalaga o latou, ne faka‵pula mai ne te famasino: “A tala ‵loi fakalotu kolā ne fai ne tagata konei e sili atu te fakamataku ki se potukau sotia Siamani . . .


He provided only one wife for Adam. 	 E tokotasi fua te avaga a Atamu ne tuku atu ne ia.


(Hebrews 11:7) But did their need for faith end when the rain began to fall? 	 (Epelu 11:7) E mata, ne gata atu te lotou fakatuanaki i te taimi ne kamata ei o ‵to ifo te vaiua?


(John 17:15) Jesus’ concern was not limited to his apostles, but it extends to all his followers. 	 (Ioane 17:15) E pelā mo te atafai atu o Iesu ki ana apositolo, e atafai mai foki a ia ki ana soko katoa i aso nei.


As the adopted son of Pharaoh’s daughter, likely he was highly esteemed and enjoyed the finest of foods, the best of clothing, and the most luxurious of surroundings. 	 E pelā me ko te tama puke a te tamaliki fafine a te Falao, kāti ne mafai o fakaaloalogina a ia kae maua foki a toe meakai ‵gali, toe gatu ‵gali, mo toe mea ‵gali i ana tafa.


ENCOURAGEMENT GIVEN IN ANCIENT TIMES 	 FAKAMALOSIGA KOLĀ NE TUKU ATU I ASO MUA


Must I Cry for Help?” 	 5 Te 2 o Tala ‵Kai: Ka Fakapuapuaga a Tino Amio Ma‵sei i Seoli


(Ex. 23:20, 21) It is reasonable to believe that this angel, who had ‘Jehovah’s name within him,’ was God’s firstborn Son. 	 (Esoto 23:20, 21) Se mea ‵lei eiloa ke tali‵tonu me i te agelu tenei, telā ‘e o ia a te igoa o Ieova,’ ko te Tama muamua eiloa a te Atua.


All I could say was, ‘Thank you.’ 	 A te mea fua telā ne mafai o fai atu ne au ko te, ‘Fakafetai.’


3 Today, many religions and Bible scholars deny that the hope of living forever on earth is a Christian teaching. 	 3 I aso nei, e se tali‵tonu a lotu mo tino suke‵suke ki te Tusi Tapu e tokouke me ne aofia i akoakoga a Iesu a te fakamoemoega ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i te lalolagi.


Herod’s intention was to present Peter to the people after the Passover, his death sentence a gift to delight the crowds. 	 Ne manako a Helota ke fakafiafia ne ia a tino mai te tamatega o Petelu ma oti te Paseka.


“ALL the days of Noah amounted to nine hundred and fifty years and he died,” says the Bible. 	 E FAI mai te Tusi Tapu me ne mate a Noa kae ko ‵tusa mo te “950 tausaga o tena olaga.”


Why do some find it difficult to study, but what exhortation is found at Proverbs 2:1-5? 	 Ke Fakamalosi Aka te Loto ‵Nau ki Muna‵tonu e Tauloto ne Tatou


Christians can exchange ideas without becoming dogmatic 	 E mafai ne Kelisiano o fakatau fakaasi atu olotou manatu e aunoa mo te fakatau kinau ki ei


9 Whatever the topics, our conversations will build others up if they adhere to the apostle Paul’s admonition to the congregation in Philippi. 	 9 Faitalia me ne a mataupu e sau‵tala ki ei, e mafai o maua ne nisi tino a fakamalosiga māfai e fakavae a ‵tou sau‵talaga ki pati fakamalosi a te apositolo ko Paulo ki te fakapotopotoga i Filipi.


What of urging her to travel with your family to a convention or on vacation? 	 Kae e a, e mafai o fakamalosi atu koe ki a ia ke faima‵laga atu fakatasi koutou ki se fono, io me ke malolo i se koga?


Jesus referred to this inner process as being “born again,” or being “born from above.”[2] (John 3:3, 5; ftn.) 	 Ne fakasino atu eiloa a Iesu ki te ‵fuliga tenei i loto e pelā me ko “toe fanau mai,” io me “fanau mai mai te lagi.”[2] (Ioa. 3:3, 5; fakamatalaga mai lalo.)


He really wanted to make his parents happy. 	 Ne manako tonu eiloa a ia o fakafiafia ana mātua.


After all, look at the number of times I have been through the Bible and Bible publications over the years.” 	 Ko oti ne faitau fakafia au ki te Tusi Tapu mo nisi tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu.”


4 The limited number of Christians chosen by Jehovah to be associated with Christ in the heavenly Kingdom government undergo “a new birth” as spirit-begotten sons of God. 	 4 Ka “toe fa‵nau mai” a te aofaki foliki o Kelisiano kolā ne filifili ne Ieova ke ‵kaufakatasi mo Keliso i te pulega faka-te-lagi a te Malo e pelā me ne tama faka-te-agaga a te Atua.


(Rom. 15:4) As we meditate on their examples, it is good for us to remember how long they had to wait, why they were willing to wait, and what blessings resulted from their patience. Abraham had to wait many years before his grandsons Esau and Jacob were born (See paragraphs 9, 10) 	 (Loma 15:4) I te taimi e mafaufau ‵loto ei tatou ki olotou fakaakoakoga, se mea ‵lei ke masaua ne tatou a te leva ne ‵tau o faka‵tali ei latou, te pogai ne loto fia‵fia ei latou ke faka‵tali, mo fakamanuiaga ne iku mai i te lotou kufaki.


I told Robert Winkler, one of the brothers serving at the branch office, that I didn’t feel qualified, but he said: “Just fill out the papers. 	 Ne fai atu au ki te taina e tokotasi e galue i te ofisa lagolago ko Robert Winkler, i a au e se ‵tau o galue i ei, kae fai mai tou tagata: “Faka‵fonu fua te pepa.


So communicating with all perfect humans would have presented no problem for him. 	 Tela la, e se faigata ki a ia a te fesokotaki atu ki tino ‵lei katoatoa.


We read: “Woe for the earth . . . because the Devil has come down to you, having great anger, knowing he has a short period of time.”—Revelation 12:9, 12. 	 E fai‵tau tatou penei: “Kae kalofa eiloa i te lalolagi . . . me i te Tiapolo ko oti ne fanaifo ki a koulua, kae ko oko eiloa i te kaitaua, me e iloa ne ia ko se leva ona aso i te lalolagi.”—Fakaasiga 12:9, 12.


The laws and principles contained in God’s Word are “beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness.” (2 Tim. 3:16) Therefore, by diligently studying the Bible, meditating on what it says, and applying it in our lives, we can train our conscience to be more sensitive to God’s thinking, and it can thus serve as a reliable guide. 	 A tulafono mo fakatakitakiga kolā e maua i te Muna a te Atua e “aoga ki te akoako atu, ki te faiga o polopolokiga, ki te fakatonutonuga o mea ‵se, mo te faiga o polopolokiga i te amiotonu.” (2 Timo. 3:16) Tela la, mai te suke‵suke malosi ki te Tusi Tapu, mafaufau ‵loto ki ei, kae fakagalue aka i ‵tou olaga, ko mafai ei o akoako ne tatou a ‵tou loto lagona ke fetaui ‵lei mo mafaufauga o te Atua, kae e mafai o fai pelā me se takitakiga telā e fakatuagagina.


For example, do we keep in mind the scores of brothers, sisters, and at times even children who are in prison in Eritrea, including the three brothers—Paulos Eyassu, Isaac Mogos, and Negede Teklemariam—who have been imprisoned there for over 20 years? 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e mata, e masaua ne tatou a ‵tou taina mo tuagane e tokouke, e pelā foki mo tama‵liki kolā ne falepuipui i Eritrea, e aofia i ei a taina konei e tokotolu—Paulos Eyassu, Isaac Mogos, and Negede Teklemariam—kolā ne ‵pei ki te falepuipui mō tausaga e silia atu mo te 20?


How can we imitate Jesus in resisting Satan’s temptations? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaakoako tatou ki a Iesu i te ‵teke atu ki tofotofoga a Satani?


All your neighbors will be like-minded in their desire to please Jehovah. 	 Ka ‵pau eiloa tatou mo ‵tou tuakoi i te taumafai ke fakafiafia atu ki a Ieova.


We have families, jobs, hopes, and dreams. 	 E isi ne motou kāiga, ne motou galuega, ne motou fakamoemoega mo moemiti.


Consider what Jehovah is doing in our time and how you can have a share in his service. 	 Mafaufau ki mea e fai ne Ieova i ‵tou taimi nei mo te auala e mafai o fesoasoani atu koe i tena taviniga.


7 Yet, Christians in Ephesus had a serious problem. 	 7 Kae ui ei, ne isi se fakalavelave lasi ki Kelisiano i Efeso.


“Keep doing all things free from murmurings.”—PHILIPPIANS 2:14. 	 “Ke fai a mea katoa e aunoa mo te muimui.”—FILIPI 2:14.


A few wealthy nations adopted aspects of socialism and established welfare states that promised to care for all citizens “from the cradle to the grave.” 	 Ne talia ne nisi fenua mau‵mea a vaega o malo faka-soselisi (socialism) kae ne faka‵tu aka ei a fakapotopotoga kolā e onoono ki te ‵lei o te olaga o tino, kolā ne tauto me ka tausi atu latou ki manakoga o tino katoa “mai te kamataga ki te fakaotiga.”


This is done by easing his misery or grief and bringing him consolation. 	 A te mea tenei e fai e auala i te fakafeoloolo aka o te fanoanoa kae tuku atu ki ei se fakamafanafanaga.


Heavenly Gifts to the Congregation 	 Meaalofa Mai te Lagi ki te Fakapotopotoga


Jesus was aware that “his disciples were murmuring about this.” Moreover, “owing to this many of [them] went off to the things behind and would no longer walk with him.” 	 E se gata i ei, “ona ko te feitu tenei, e tokouke ona soko ko solomuli ki tua, ko se tau‵tali foki i a ia.”


“We need something to live for” 	 “E ‵tau o isi se mea e fakamoe‵moe tatou ki ei”


Jehovah gives us what powerful force, and why should we pray for it? 	 Se a te ‵mana malosi telā e tuku mai ne Ieova, kae kaia e ‵tau ei o ‵talo tatou mō te mea tenā?


I FOUND A FAITHFUL COMPANION 	 NE MAUA NE AU SE SOA FAKAMAONI


Ordination as a Minister—When? 	 Te Faūga e Pelā me se Faifeau —Ko te Taimi Fea?


By means of his Kingdom, a heavenly government that will completely transform our earth. 	 E auala i tena Malo, se pulega faka-te-lagi telā ka ‵fuli katoatoa ne ia ‵tou lalolagi.


8, 9. (a) In what way can we be like Jehovah? (b) How might this be illustrated, and with what lesson for us? 	 8, 9. (a) I te auala fea e mafai ei o fai tatou e pelā mo Ieova? (e) E mafai pefea ne tatou o fakatusa a te mea tenei, kae se a te akoakoga mō tatou?


Because Satan’s system of things seems to have lasted longer than expected, he might “tire out,” feeling that the end has been delayed. 	 Ona ko te fui fakaseai atu o te fakanofonofoga masei a Satani, kāti ka “‵fiu” a ia kae mafaufau aka me ko tuai o oko mai te gataga.


13 Thankfully, Jehovah gives us all the help we need to maintain a close relationship with him. 	 13 E loto fakafetai tatou me e tuku mai ne Ieova a fesoasoani katoa e ‵tau o maua ke fakatumau ei ‵tou fesokotakiga pili mo ia.


I was born on April 24, 1931, the second of their four children. 	 Au ne fanau i a Apelila 24, 1931, au ko te tokolua i te motou fanauga e tokofa.


• Should all Christians partake of the Memorial emblems? 	 • E mata, e ‵tau o ‵kai kae inu a Kelisiano katoa i te Fakamanatuga?


13 Think again of Micah’s day. According to Micah 3:9-12, the bloodguilty rulers judge for a bribe, the priests instruct for a price, and the false prophets practice divination for money. 	 E ‵tusa mo te Mika 3:9-12, e fai ne takitaki tatino a fono fakamasino ki meaalofa fakakolekole, e akoako atu a faitaulaga ke maua ne latou se ‵togi kae ma‵nako a pelofeta ke ‵togi tupe latou māfai e fai olotou valoaga.


(Hebrews 6:10) Of course, Jehovah God remembers your past record of faithful works. 	 (Epelu 6:10) E tonu, e masaua eiloa ne Ieova te Atua au galuega fakamaoni ne fai i aso ko ‵teka.


Why Is There So Much Corruption? 	 Kaia ko Lauiloa Malosi ei a Faifaiga sē Fakamaoni?


(Matthew 6:33; 13:45, 46; Luke 13:23, 24) This must have touched their heart deeply because they soon became tireless and courageous proclaimers of the Kingdom good news to distant parts of the earth, to which fact the book of Acts amply testifies.—Acts 1:8; Colossians 1:23. 	 (Mataio 6:33; 13:45, 46; Luka 13:23, 24) Kāti ne otia malosi olotou loto i ei me ne seki leva kae talai atu ne latou a te tala ‵lei o te Malo mo te loto toa e aunoa mo te fi‵ta ki kogā koga ‵mao o te lalolagi, e pelā mo te mea e fakamaoni mai i te tusi ko Galuega.—Galuega 1:8; Kolose 1:23.


He referred to their marriage when explaining Jehovah’s standard of monogamy. 	 Ne fakasino atu a ia ki te lā fakaipoipoga i te taimi ne fakamatala atu ei ne ia a te tulaga o Ieova ki te faiga fua o se avaga e tokotasi.


(Psalm 107:1–119:176) 	 (Salamo 107:1–119:176)


You can rightly view them as such because all individuals who hope in them will be sorely disappointed.—Read Isaiah 28:15, 17. 	 E ‵tau eiloa o fakaigoa ne koe a latou penā me i tino katoa kolā e fakamoe‵moe ki a latou ka fati‵fati fakamuli olotou loto i te fanoa‵noa.—Faitau te Isaia 28:15, 17, Tusi Paia, Samoa.


What a crushing humiliation of the needy, and what a gross violation of God’s Law! 	 Ma‵faga o mea fakamasiasi tenā ki tino fakaalofa, kae ko tafaga foki la te lotou soliga ki te Tulafono a te Atua!


A few become “righteous overmuch” and resent the changes. 	 A nisi tino e “ma‵nako ke tō ‵lei” latou kae ‵teke atu ki fakamafulifuliga konā.


Atheism and religious hypocrisy will not exist then. 	 Ka se toe ai ne tino e se tali‵tonu ki te Atua io me ne tino ‵lotu fakaloiloi.


7 Jehovah deeply loves and values mankind. 	 7 E alofa kae fakatāua malosi ne Ieova a tino.


An honest appraisal of our own imperfections ought to hold us back from making judgments that God would consider unrighteous. 	 A te mafau‵fau ifo o tatou mo te fakamaoni ki ‵tou vāivāiga e taofi ei tatou mai te faiga o fakamasinoga kolā e sē amio‵tonu i te kilokiloga a te Atua.


5 Satan wants us to slave for Riches rather than for Jehovah. 	 5 E manako Satani ke tavini tatou ki Koloa i lō Ieova.


“Satan himself keeps transforming himself into an angel of light,” wrote Paul. 	 “I a Satani e mafai ne ia o sui ona foliga ke pelā mo se agelu o te mainaga,” ne tusi mai a Paulo.


We do not worship the Devil. 	 E se tapuaki atu matou ki te Tiapolo.


Allen pauses and holds back the tears as memories overwhelm him. “Um, . . . to know that Jehovah understands and cares and provides the needed help—that has been incredible.” 	 “Kae, . . . ke iloa foki ne au me e malamalama a Ieova, e atafai kae tuku mai foki ne ia ki a au a te fesoasoani telā e manakogina—kae ko oko eiloa i te faigata ke talitonu ki ei.”


What shows that the apostle Paul walked by faith, not by sight? 	 Se a te mea e fakaasi mai me ne ola te apositolo ko Paulo i te fakatuanaki, kae e se ko mea e lavea ki mata?


[Picture on page 11] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 17]


It meant that I had to set aside my pride. 	 Ko tena uiga e ‵tau o ave keatea ne au a te uiga fia sili i a au.


Well, it was ironlike Rome that crushed and shattered the Grecian Empire. 	 Ne fakauiga te fiti ki Loma, telā ne fakatakavale ne ia te Emupaea o te kau Eleni.


(Psalm 46:9; 72:16) The earth will be transformed into a paradise. 	 (Salamo 46:9; 72:16) Ka ‵fuli te lalolagi ki se palataiso.


When we read Habakkuk chapter 3 with this in mind, its words fill us with foreboding but also with joy. 	 Kafai e fai‵tau tatou ki te mataupu e 3 kae e mafau‵fau foki tatou ki te mea tenā, e fai ei ke fakaeteete tatou kae ke fia‵fia foki.


Who Should Teach Children About God? 	 Ko oi e ‵Tau o Akoako Atu ki Tama‵liki e Uiga ki te Atua?


Why did Jesus enjoy teaching people about Jehovah? 	 Kaia ne fiafia ei a Iesu o akoako atu a tino e uiga ki a Ieova?


This may refer to one event or to a series of events. 	 Kāti ka fakasino atu a te mea tenei ki se mea tupu e tasi io me se fakasologa o mea ‵tupu.


When some disciples were stumbled, Jesus asked the apostles: “You do not want to go also, do you?” 	 I te taimi ne fuli tua atu ei a nisi soko, ne fesili atu Iesu ki te kau apositolo: “Kae pefea koutou, e fia olo foki koutou keatea?”


A POPULAR legend says that he walked about in broad daylight with a lantern in a determined but vain search for a virtuous man. 	 E FAI mai se tala ‵kai lauiloa e tasi me ne sasale faeloa a ia i te ao malamalama mo tena molimatagi o ‵sala se tagata amio ‵lei, kae ne seki mafai o maua ne ia.


Why All Suffering Is Soon to End 	 Te Pogai ko Pili ei o Palele Atu a Logo‵maega Katoa


Probably not. 	 Ikai.


While such behavior is sometimes accepted and even encouraged in books, movies, and television programs today, disobedience undermines the stability of the most important social unit in society—the family. 	 E ui eiloa e talia ne nisi tino a amioga penā kae fakamalosi aka foki i tusi fai‵tau, vitiō mo televise i aso nei, a te sē fakalogo e fakaaseaoga ne ia a te malosi o te ‵toe potukau tāua eiloa o tino—ko te kāiga.


What is in their heart? 	 Ne a mea i olotou loto?


16. (a) How does Satan lure many today into pursuing unrealities? (b) Why can we say that material things are unrealities, especially in comparison with Jehovah God? 	 16. (a) E fakaloiloi pefea ne Satani a tino e tokouke i aso nei ke tau‵tali atu ki mea sē ‵tonu? (e) Kaia e mafai o fai atu tatou me i mea faka-te-foitino ne mea sē ‵tonu, maise loa māfai e fakatusa ne tatou ki a Ieova te Atua?


At a time, yet future, after the wicked are removed from the earth. 	 I se taimi pili mai mua nei, māfai ko oti ne fakaseai a tino amio ma‵sei mai te lalolagi.


Had he not slain Uriah with the sword of the enemy? 	 E mata, e seki tamate ne ia a Ulia ki te pelu a te fili?


How would you describe the history of marriage from the time of Adam to Jesus’ day? 	 E fakamatala pefea ne koe a te tala fakasolopito o te avaga mai te taimi o Atamu ki aso o Iesu?


5. Why was Sarai willing to obey Abram’s request? 	 5 Ne saga atu pefea a Salai ki te fakamolemole a Apelamo?


JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES strive to live by the principles found in God’s Word. 	 E TAUMAFAI malosi a Molimau a Ieova ke ola latou e ‵tusa mo fakatakitakiga kolā e maua i te Muna a te Atua.


Does that not encourage you to render aid to other brothers and sisters who are experiencing problems? 	 E fakamalosi atu te mea tenā ki a koe ke tuku atu te fesoasoani ki nisi taina mo tuagane kolā e maua foki ne latou a fakalavelave, i ne?


Till for yourselves arable land, when there is time for searching for Jehovah until he comes and gives instruction in righteousness to you.”—Hosea 10:12. 	 Ko oko nei ki te taimi e ‵tau ei mo koutou o ‵fuli mai ki a au, te otou Aliki, kae ka vau au o [“tuku atu a akoakoga amio‵tonu,” NW] ki luga i a koutou.”—Hosea 10:12.


Consider, too, that God’s dearly beloved Son—“the one he was especially fond of”—died an agonizing death. 	 Mafaufau foki ki te Tama fagasele e tokotasi a te Atua—“te pogai o tena fiafia”—ne mate i se mate fakalogo‵mae.


2 That God’s purpose regarding his Messianic King will be fulfilled is made clear in the second psalm. 	 2 E fakamaina faka‵lei mai te fakataunuga o te fuafuaga a te Atua e uiga ki tena Tupu faka-Mesia i te lua o salamo.


Says one school textbook: “Jehovah’s Witnesses . . . followed the teaching of the Bible not to take up weapons in any cause. 	 E fai mai se tusi akoga e tasi: “Ne tau‵tali a Molimau a Ieova i akoakoga i te Tusi Tapu ke mo a e fakaaogā a meatau.


But instead of finding more freedom, our original parents sold themselves and their future offspring into bondage to sin, with disastrous consequences.—Rom. 5:12. 	 Ne ma‵natu aka lāua me ka lasi atu te lā saolotoga e maua i te faiga tenei, kae ko te tonuga loa, ne fai ne te lā filifiliga ke pologa lāua mo lā tama‵liki ki te agasala kae ne iku atu i ei ki logo‵maega mo te mate.—Loma 5:12.


“I have made your name manifest to the men you gave me out of the world. . . . 	 “Ko oti ne fakaasi atu ne au a tou igoa ki tāgata kolā ne tuku mai ne koe ki a au mai te lalolagi. . . .


9 Set Your Heart on Spiritual Treasures 	 9 Tuku Atu Tou Loto ki Koloa Faka-te-Agaga


With these stirring words, God’s ancient people were assembled to unite in a prayer that is one of the longest in the Bible record. 	 Mai pati fakama‵losi konā, ne maopoopo a tino o te Atua o ‵kau fakatasi i te ‵toe ‵talo loa eiloa i te Tusi Tapu.


Why is Jehovah worthy of receiving our worship? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei ke tapuaki atu tatou ki a Ieova?


They began “shouting in applause” when Jehovah brought forth his earthly creations. 	 Ne kamata latou o “ka‵laga mo te fiafia” i te taimi ne faite ei ne Ieova a mea i te lalolagi.


9 Jesus was generous in giving of his time, affection, and resources. 	 9 Ne kaimalie a Iesu i te fakaaogaga o ana taimi, tena alofa, mo ana kope.


He surely made an outstanding name with Jehovah. 	 Ne ‵lei ‵ki eiloa tena igoa i mua o Ieova.


1, 2. (a) Why should it not surprise us that Jehovah expects his people to show kindness? (b) What questions regarding kindness deserve our consideration? 	 1, 2. (a) Kaia e se ‵tau ei o ‵poi tatou me e manako te Atua ke fakaasi atu ne ana tino te alofa atafai? (e) Ne a fesili e uiga ki te alofa atafai e ‵tau o mafaufau ‵loto tatou ki ei?


6 Once “the congregation of God” was formed, those making it up gathered regularly for instruction and mutual encouragement: “They continued devoting themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to sharing with one another, to taking of meals and to prayers.” 	 6 I te taimi ne fakatu aka ei ‘te fakapotopotoga a te Atua,’ ne maopoopo faeloa a tino kolā e aofia i ei mō akoakoga mo fakamalosiga: “Ne fakaaogā ne latou olotou taimi o tauloto mai i apositolo, o fesoasoani foki ki a latou ki feitu ki te lotou tausiga, o ‵kau fakatasi foki i te feitu ki te tofitofiga o falaoa i te ‵kaiga a te Aliki, pelā foki mo te fai tinoga.”


(John 3:16; 1 Pet. 5:7) A key way that Jehovah God expresses his love is through his Kingdom. 	 (Ioa. 3:16; 1 Pe. 5:7) A te auala tāua e fakaasi mai ei ne Ieova a tena alofa ko tena Malo.


None of them gave up in their service to Jehovah. 	 Ne a nisi fakalavelave e fe‵paki mo tino i aso nei?


Hope in Jehovah, and he will save you.”—Prov. 20:22. 	 Talitonu ki te Aliki [ko Ieova], kae ka fakatonu ne ia a mea katoa.”—Faataoto 20:22.


However, Jehovah did not create us with the ability to do that for ourselves, especially not in our imperfect condition. 	 Kae e seki faite tatou ne Ieova ke mafai o fai ne tatou te mea tenā mō tatou eiloa, maise eiloa ko ‵tou tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa.


Therefore, let us, young and old, apply ourselves diligently in studying God’s Word, meditating on what we learn, and drawing close to Jehovah in regular and heartfelt prayers. 	 Tela la, ke na ‵saga tonu atu tatou, tino ma‵tua mo talavou, o suke‵suke malosi ki te Muna a te Atua, mafaufau ‵loto ki mea e tauloto ne tatou, kae fakapili‵pili atu ki a Ieova e auala i ‵talo kolā e fai faeloa mo te loto kātoa.


They were the teachers in the nation of Israel. 	 E fai latou mo faiakoga i te atufenua o Isalaelu.


21. (a) How do some opposers today act? (b) Of what are we confident? 	 21. (a) E fai pefea a faifaiga a nisi tino ‵teke i aso nei? (e) Se a te mea e tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou ki ei?


“Jehovah of Armies, the Powerful One” 	 “Ieova o Kautau, te Atua Malosi”


But our prayers should be influenced by Jesus’ sayings in the Sermon on the Mount. 	 Kae e ‵tau o fakamalosi aka a ‵tou ‵talo ne akoakoga a Iesu i tena Lauga i luga i te mauga.


Ask Jehovah’s Witnesses to assist you. 	 Fakamolemole atu ki Molimau a Ieova ke fesoasoani atu ki a koe.


When does the “great tribulation” begin? 	 E kamata mafea a te “fakalavelave lasi”?


Some have become depressed because of having had to relinquish a cherished privilege in God’s service. 	 Ko loto vāi‵vāi a nisi tino me ne ‵tau o malōlō mai i se galuega taulia telā ne fakatāua malosi ne latou i te taviniga ki te Atua.


By the time I was an adolescent, however, my heart had already begun to be lured away from what I had been taught. 	 I te taimi ko talavou ei au, ko oti ne kamata o tapeapea keatea toku loto mai mea kolā ko oti ne akoako au ki ei.


What about premarital passion-arousing sexual behavior? 	 Kae e a faifaiga kolā e fakamalosi aka ei a lagonaga ma‵sei a koituai o avaga?


What is required in order to succeed as a minister of the good news? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ke ma‵goi ‵tou taumafaiga e pelā me ne tino talai o te tala ‵lei?


I got better acquainted with my customers’ tastes and became more skillful in making ice cream. 	 Ne kamata o masani ‵lei au mo mea e fia‵fia ki ei a tino kae ne momea aka toku atamai i te faiga o ice cream.


Empathy is a beautiful quality that has been described as feeling another person’s pain in our heart. 	 A te loto alofa ko te fakaasi atu o lagonaga a‵lofa ki se tino telā e logo‵mae.


4 According to the Bible, patience is a product of holy spirit; without God’s help, imperfect humans cannot be patient to the degree needed. 	 4 E ‵tusa mo te Tusi Tapu, a te kufaki se fuataga o te agaga tapu; e aunoa mo te fesoasoani o te Atua, e se mafai ne tino sē ‵lei katoatoa o fakaasi atu te kufaki telā e manakogina.


It is a symbolic place for meting out God’s judgment. 	 Ko te koga fakatusa telā e fakataunu ei a fakamasinoga a te Atua.


6, 7. (a) What happened to Paul and the other travelers near Bithynia? (b) What decision did the disciples make, and with what result? 	 6, 7. (a) Se a te mea ne tupu ki a Paulo mo ana taugasoa i te lotou piliatuga ki Pitunia? (e) Se a te fakaikuga ne fai ne soko konei, kae se a te mea ne iku mai i ei?


(Luke 6:36) Of course, Jehovah will not extend his compassion indefinitely. 	 (Luka 6:36) E tonu, ka sē tumau i te fakaasi atu ne Ieova a tena uiga atafai.


How can we stay close to Jehovah? 	 E mafai pefea o fakapili‵pili atu faeloa tatou ki a Ieova?


The Power of a Greeting 	 Te Ma‵losi O Pati Fakatalofa


As for those dwelling in the land of deep shadow, light itself has shone upon them.” 	 Ne ‵nofo latou i te fenua o ata, kae nei ko oko mai ki a latou te mainaga.”


How can Jehovah’s reminders help Christians today? 	 E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu a fakamasauaga a Ieova ki Kelisiano i aso nei?


To prove that faith in Jesus’ sacrifice is superior to works of Law, Paul highlights the excellency of Christianity’s Founder, his priesthood, his sacrifice, and the new covenant. 	 Ke fakamaoni atu me e sili atu te fakatuanaki ki te taulaga a Iesu i galuega o te Tulafono, e fakaasi atu ne Paulo a te ‵lei o te Fakavae o te Lotu Kelisiano, tena potukau o faitaulaga, tena taulaga, mo te feagaiga fou.


From time to time, we need to ask ourselves: ‘Where does my true affection lie? 	 I nisi taimi, e ‵tau o fesili ifo tatou: ‘Tefea te mea e alofa malosi au ki ei?


However, this was water, not blood. 	 Kae tigā te feitu tenā, a te mea tenei se vai, kae e sē se toto.


We should be comforted in knowing that he understands our distresses and that he cares about us. 	 E ‵tau o fakamafanafana mai ki a tatou a te iloaga me e malamalama a ia i ‵tou fakalavelave faiga‵ta kae e atafai mai a ia ki a tatou.


Not likely! 	 Ailoga!


This gives us the opportunity to reveal why we obey Jehovah, what our heart motivation is. 	 Ne fakaasi faka‵lei mai ne Iesu te mea tenei i te Lauga i luga i te Mauga.


Their bad behavior, however, made their sacrifices invalid. 	 Kae ne seki talia olotou taulaga ona ko olotou amioga ma‵sei.


Such activities help us to be courageous, spiritually strong, and successful in doing God’s will. 	 E fesoasoani mai ki a tatou a fakatasiga penā ke loto ‵toa, ke ma‵losi i te feitu faka-te-agaga, kae ke manuia foki tatou i te faiga o te loto o te Atua.


Basically, it allowed the church to free itself from what French columnist Henri Tincq called “a burdensome inheritance, defended, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, by a manipulative Church, only too happy to use the threat of Limbo to incite parents to baptize their children as quickly as possible.” 	 A te pogai tonu ne fai ei penā, ke fakasaoloto a te lotu mai te mea telā ne taku ne te tino tusitala Falani ko Henri Tincq e pelā me se “amoga ‵mafa telā ne akoako atu i taimi o te pouliuli ke oko mai ki te 20 senitenali tenei, ne se lotu telā ne fakaaoga faeloa ne latou a te akoakoga e uiga ki te Limbo ke fakamatakutaku atu ki mātua ke papatiso fakavave olotou tama‵liki.”


Because he loves us, and he wants to teach us how to benefit ourselves. 	 Ona ko te mea e alofa mai ki a tatou, kae e manako ke akoako tatou ki te auala e maua i ei ne tatou a mea aoga mai i ei.


We know that our planet—the terra firma and the vast oceans—cannot sing. 	 E iloa ne tatou me e se mafai ne te ‵tou lalolagi—fakatasi mo tena laukele mo ana moana—o usu pese.


If your life has been difficult, you might be tempted to say that God has not been a friend at all. 	 Kafai ne faigata tou olaga, e mafai o fakaosoosogina koe ke fai mai me ne seki fai aka eiloa te Atua mo fai se taugasoa.


This story raises a question that all of us would do well to ponder: Is there anything at all—be it position, career, possessions, family affections, or even our very freedom—to which we give more importance than our relationship with Jehovah? 	 E fakasae aka ne te tala tenei se fesili e ‵tau mo tatou katoa o mafau‵fau ki ei: E mata, e isi aka foki ne fakamatalaga—ki tena tulaga, galuega, kope, alofa ki kāiga, io me ko te ‵tou saolotoga—kolā e mafai o fakatāua atu ne tatou i lō ‵tou fesokotakiga mo Ieova?


In this way, they remembered the role that the blood of a lamb played in the deliverance of the Israelite firstborn when the angel of death slew the firstborn of the Egyptians on Nisan 14, 1513 B.C.E. 	 I te faiga tenei, e masaua ei ne latou te tulaga o te toto o te tamā mamoe i te faka‵saoga o uluma‵tua a tino Isalaelu i te taimi ne tamate ei ne te agelu o te mate a uluma‵tua a tino Aikupito i te po 14 o Nisani, 1513 T.L.M.


Hence, he likely knew in advance that unpleasant experiences awaited him. 	 E se taumate ko oti ne iloa ne ia a mea sē ‵lei kolā ka logo‵mae a ia i ei.


“May you find comfort in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God, who will remember every detail about him and bring him back again.” 	 “Ke maua ne koe se fakatapūga mai te iloa atu me e ‵mau eiloa a igoa o ou tino pele i te mafaufau o te Atua, ka masaua ne ia a fakamatalaga liki‵liki e uiga ki a ia kae ka fakatu mai ne ia ki te ola.”


Each of us must develop an intimate relationship with God. 	 E ‵tau mo tatou taki tokotasi o ati aka se fesokotakiga ‵pili mo te Atua.


Sacrifices That Meet With God’s Approval 	 Taulaga Kolā e Fetaui ‵Lei mo te Taliaga a te Atua


(Mark 12:17) If we disobey a divine command because a human tells us to, we are giving to man what belongs to God. 	 (Maleko 12:17) Kafai ko se faka‵logo tatou ki te fakatonuga a te Atua me ne fai mai se tino ke fai penā, e fakauiga i ei me ko tuku atu ne tatou ki tino a te mea telā e ‵tau o tuku atu ki te Atua.


(John 15:2) As you submit to the cleansing water of Bible truth, you will produce even more fruit. 	 (Ioane 15:2) Kafai e fakalogo koe ki te vai ‵ma o te munatonu i te Tusi Tapu, ka uke atu a fuaga e ‵fua mai ne koe.


Today, those who feud usually limit their weaponry to bitter, cutting words. 	 I aso nei, e masani o fakaaogā ne tino kolā e aofia i se kinauga a pati faka‵mae loto e pelā me ne meatau.


10 Regarding the happy man, the psalmist further says: “His delight is in the law of Jehovah, and in his law he reads in an undertone day and night.” 	 10 E uiga ki te tino fiafia, ne toe fai mai te faisalamo: “Kae fia‵fia o fai‵tau ki Tulafono a te Aliki, kae mafaufau ‵loto foki ki ei i te ao mo te po.”


The speaker explained why people suffer. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne te failauga te pogai e logo‵mae ei a tino.


However, faithful brothers and sisters who served God during the 1914-1918 period later made it clear that as a whole the Lord’s people did everything they could to keep the preaching work going. 	 Kae tiga te feitu tenā, ne fakaasi manino mai ne taina mo tuagane fakamaoni kolā ne tavini atu ki te Atua talu mai te 1914-1918, i tino o te Atua ne fai ne latou a te ‵toe mea e mafai ne latou ke fakatumau ei te fano ki mua o te galuega talai.


It spoke with the “accent” of others around us. 	 E faipati mai mo te “gaugāleo” o nisi tino i ‵tou fenua.


Because as the Messiah, he was already gathering disciples who would obey the command he stated next: “God is a Spirit, and those worshipping him must worship with spirit and truth.” 	 Me e pelā me ko te Mesia, ko oti ne kamata o fakamaopoopo ne ia a soko kolā ka faka‵logo ki te fakatonuga telā ne taku mai ne ia mai tua ifo: “A te Atua se agaga, kae ko tino kolā e tapuaki ki a ia e ‵tau o tapuaki atu i te agaga mo te munatonu.”


How fitting that Moses gives a stern warning against idol worship! 	 Ko oko loa i te fetaui ‵tonu o pati a Mose ke ‵teke atu ki te ifo ki tupua!


Blossom later wrote: “I am so thankful that I listened to that wise advice. 	 Ne tusi mai fakamuli a Fualosa penei: “E lasi toku fakafetai me ne fakalogo au ki te fakatakitakiga tenā.


Instead, Jehovah acted to bring Jonah to his senses. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne gasuesue a Ieova o fai ne ia a Iona ke iloa ne ia te tāua o tena galuega e ‵tau o fai.


This contrast is pointed up in a standard reference work. 	 E fakaasi mai te ‵kesega tenei i se tusi lauiloa e tasi.


What a tragic end for Absalom, whose blind ambition prompted him to fight against his own father—Jehovah’s anointed—and bring disaster upon himself!—2 Sam. 19:1-8; Prov. 12:21; 24:21, 22. 	 Ko oko eiloa i te fakafanoanoa te mea ne iku atu ki a Apisaloma, telā ne fakamalosi aka ne tena uiga kaimanako ke taua atu a ia ki tena tamana—te tino telā ne fakaekegina ne Ieova—kae aumai ne ia te puapuaga ki luga i a ia eiloa!—2 Samuelu 19:1-8; Faataoto 12:21; 24:21, 22.


Before long, Onesmus became an unbaptized publisher. 	 E seki leva, kae fai a Onosemu mo fai se tino talai seki papatiso.


They are eager to help their brothers to serve Jehovah happily. 	 E loto finafinau eiloa latou ke fesoasoani atu ki olotou taina ke tavini atu ki a Ieova mo te fia‵fia.


The Israelites “became satisfied and their heart began to be exalted. That is why they forgot [Jehovah].” 	 “Ne ma‵kona . . . kae ma‵lie” a tino Isalaelu kae “ne gasolo o fakamata‵mata kae se manatua [ne latou a Ieova].”


Paying attention to these proverbs and heeding their advice can affect our heart, contribute toward our happiness, and lead to success.—Hebrews 4:12. 	 A te saga tonu atu ki faataoto konei kae fakalogo ki pati fesoasoani i ei, e mafai o otia i ei ‵tou loto, e fai ei ke fia‵fia tatou, kae iku atu ki te manuia.—Epelu 4:12.


The fifth largest country in the world in land area, Brazil then had only about 60 Kingdom publishers! 	 A Pasili ko te lima o fenua ‵lasi i te lalolagi kātoa, kae e toko 60 fua a tino talai o te Malo i ei!


Many in that student’s family eventually accepted the truth. 	 Ne talia fakamuli ne tino e tokouke i tena kāiga a te munatonu.


As in the case of the apostles, God’s spirit can stimulate our mental powers and help us always to act and speak in harmony with Bible principles. 	 E pelā mo te kau apositolo, e mafai ne te agaga o te Atua o fakamalosi ‵tou mafaufau kae fesoasoani mai ke gasue‵sue kae fai‵pati faeloa tatou e ‵tusa loa mo fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu.


Do I feel that Jehovah is talking to me personally?’ 	 E mata, e mafaufau au i a Ieova e faipati mai ki a au?’


(Galatians 2:11-14; James 3:2) Even so, Jehovah trusts them to care for the sheep that “he purchased with the blood of his own Son.” 	 (Kalatia 2:11-14; Iakopo 3:2) Kae ui i ei, e talitonu katoatoa a Ieova ki a latou ke tausi ki mamoe kolā ne ‵togi ki “te mate o tena tama tonu.”


6, 7. What is supplication, and concerning what may we supplicate Jehovah? 	 6, 7. Se a te uiga ke tuku atu, kae se a te mea e fakamolemole atu tatou ki a Ieova?


Do we really want to develop close ties with those who do not walk in God’s truth? 	 E mata, e ma‵nako eiloa tatou ke ati aka se fesokotakiga ‵pili mo tino kolā e se sa‵sale i muna‵tonu a te Atua?


This is therefore a day of rejoicing. 	 Tela la, tenei eiloa te aso o te fiafia.


Jehovah said: “Take, please, your son, your only son whom you so love, Isaac, and . . . offer him up . . . as a burnt offering.” 	 Ne fai atu a Ieova: “Fakamolemole, puke tau tama, ko tau tama eiloa e tokotasi telā e alofa malosi koe ki ei, ko Isaako . . . kae ofo atu a ia e pelā me se taulaga ‵sunu.”


But was his faith shaken? 	 Kae e mata, ne polepole i ei tena fakatuanaki?


Primarily in order to magnify his holy name and vindicate his sovereignty. 	 Muamua la, ke faka‵malu tena igoa kae fakamaluga aka tena pulega.


Any Solid Basis for Happiness? 	 E Mata, e Isi se Fakavae ‵Mautakitaki mō te Fiafia?


The tract described a coming paradise on earth and a heavenly government that would rule over mankind. 	 Ne fakamatala mai i te tamā pepa tenā a te palataiso telā ka oko mai ki te lalolagi mo te malo faka-te-lagi telā ka pule mai ki tino.


If we do so, Jehovah will bless us with endless life that is both happy and satisfying. 	 Kafai e fai tatou penā, ka fakamanuia tatou ne Ieova ki te ola se-gata-mai telā e maua i ei te fiafia mo te tokagamalie.


(Gen. 3:21) What the Scriptures say about dress and grooming leaves no doubt that the Sovereign of the universe has wholesome standards of attire for his true worshippers. 	 (Kene. 3:21) E seai se fakalotolotolua i te mea telā e fai mai ne te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki gatu mo teuga, e fakaasi mai ei me i te Pule o te iunivesi e isi ne ana tulaga ma‵luga ki gatu e ‵pei ki ei ana tino tapuaki ‵tonu.


11 To benefit from God’s mercy, repentant wrongdoers today must likewise take action. 	 11 Ke maua a mea aoga mai te alofa fakamagalo o te Atua, e ‵tau foki o gasue‵sue fakavave a tino agasala loto sala‵mo.


(Matt. 25:10-12; 2 Pet. 2:20, 21) If we avoid the trap of “admiring personalities,” we will not be drawn away from the truth by such ones; nor will our faith suffer a crippling blow if a prominent or long-serving Christian becomes unfaithful.—Jude 16, ftn. 	 (Mata. 25:10-12; 2 Pe. 2:20, 21) Kafai e ‵kalo keatea tatou mai te malei ko te “tavae” faeloa ne tatou a tino fakaekegina, ka sē mafai eiloa o olo kea‵tea tatou mai te munatonu ona ko tino konā; io me fakavāivāi ei ‵tou fakatuanaki māfai ko sē fakamaoni se Kelisiano telā ko leva ne tavini atu ki te Atua.—Iuta 16.


Now Eddie looks forward to public witnessing. 	 Nei la, e olioli faeloa a Eddie ke talai atu i koga e tokouke a tino i ei.


However, the Bible identifies another unit in which countless individuals around the globe today are enjoying exceptional companionship and security. 	 Kae, e fakaasi mai foki i te Tusi Tapu a te suā potukau telā e maua i ei ne tino e tokouke i te lalolagi kātoa i aso nei a fesokotakiga ‵gali mo te tokagamalie.


How might our neutrality be tested in this regard? 	 E tofotofo aka pefea ‵tou sē ‵kau ki se feitu māfai ko oko ki te tulaga tenei?


(Deuteronomy 17:18, 19) Bible reading and study are just as vital for us if we would learn to fear Jehovah. 	 (Teutelonome 17:18, 19) E tāua ‵ki a te faitau mo te sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu māfai e fia fakaakoako tatou ke ma‵taku ki a Ieova.


(Revelation 16:14, 16) After this old system has been swept away, Jehovah will fulfill his promise of “new heavens and a new earth” in which we can praise him forever as the Sovereign Lord of the universe and the God of true prophecy. 	 (Fakaasiga 16:14, 16) Kafai ko oti ne ‵solo katoatoa keatea te fakanofonofoga matagā tenei, ka fakataunu mai eiloa ne Ieova a tena folafolaga e uiga ki “te lagi fou mo te lalolagi fou” kae ka ‵viki atu tatou i ei ki a ia ki te se-gata-mai e pelā me ko te Aliki Sili o te lagi mo te lalolagi, ko te Atua foki o valoaga ‵tonu.


5 The idea of seeking and valuing that which is whole, or complete, is not strange. 	 5 E se se mea fou te manatu e uiga ki te ‵sala atu mo te fakatāua o se mea ‵lei, io me e katoatoa.


• What is the basis of our friendship with Jehovah? 	 • Se a te fakavae o te ‵tou va fakataugasoa mo Ieova?


Christians should display what attitude regarding vengeance? 	 Se a te uiga e ‵tau o fakaasi atu ne Kelisiano ki te uiga ko te taui ma sui?


How, though, can we acquire such assurance and accurate knowledge? 	 E mafai pefea o maua ne tatou a te vaegā poto mo te iloa ‵lei tenā?


Let us see how God’s Word can help us to resolve such difficult issues. 	 Ke onoono aka tatou ki te auala e fesoasoani mai ei te Muna a te Atua ki te faka‵leiga o fakalavelave faiga‵ta konā.


November 1, 2009 	 Novema 1, 2009


Paul also mentions spending ‘a night and a day in the deep,’ likely because of one of the shipwrecks that he went through. 	 E taku mai foki ne Paulo me ne tapeapea a ia i te ‘moana ‵poko i te po mo te ao,’ ona ko te vaka e tasi ne fano a ia i ei ne apulu.


How can we benefit from Solomon’s good example and from his errors later in life? 14 Before his death, David counseled his son Solomon: “If you search for [Jehovah], he will let himself be found by you.” (1 Chronicles 28:9) Upon taking the throne, Solomon went to Gibeon, where the tent of meeting was located, and sacrificed to Jehovah. 	 14 A koi tuai o mate a Tavita, ne polopoloki atu a ia ki tena tama ko Solomona, penei: “Kafai e tautali koe i a ia [ko Ieova], kae ka talia ne ia a koe.” (1 Nofoaiga Tupu 28:9) I te taimi ne fai ei a ia mo tupu, ne fanatu a Solomona ki Kipeona, ko te koga ne tu ei te faleie o te Aliki, o avatu tena taulaga ki a Ieova.


Why should you avoid developing love for money? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o ‵kalo keatea koe mai i te manako ki tupe?


He is the one God sent forth into the world for the world to be saved through him. 	 A ia ne uga mai ne te Atua ki te lalolagi ko te mea ke faka‵sao te lalolagi e auala i a ia.


He added: “Clothe yourselves with the tender affections of compassion, kindness, lowliness of mind, mildness, and long-suffering. . . . 	 Ne fakaopoopo mai a ia: “Tela la, e ‵tau mo koutou o taofi ‵mau ki te alofa, te kaimalie, te loto malalo, te agamalu, mo te loto kufaki. . . .


I feel proud and very grateful to Jehovah for the good relationship I now have with my wife. 	 Ko oko eiloa i toku fakamatamata mo toku loto fakafetai ki a Ieova mō te fesokotakiga ‵lei telā ko maua nei ne au mo taku avaga.


Take delight in reading it daily, and your love for it and its Author will grow. 	 Kafai e fiafia koe o faitau ki ei i aso katoa, ka momea aka tou fiafia ki te Tusi Tapu mo te tino telā ne māfua mai i ei.


Moreover, he shows mercy to those who were overtaken by sin but who are now truly repentant. 	 E se gata i ei, e fakaasi atu ne ia te alofa fakamagalo ki tino kolā ne agasala kae ko sala‵mo tonu nei.


Are you a congregation elder or a circuit overseer who feels the weight of your heavy responsibilities? 	 E mata, a koe se toeaina o te fakapotopotoga io me se ovasia o te fenua telā e uke ‵ki ou tiute fai?


Just the opposite—he is a compassionate Ruler who understands the limitations of his subjects and affords them a measure of dignity. 	 E ‵kese ‵ki a ia—me i a ia se Pule alofa telā e malamalama i tapulā o ana tino kae amanaia foki ki a latou.


How can the final five chapters of this Bible book help us to walk with God? 	 E fesoasoani mai pefea a mataupu fakaoti e lima o te tusi tenei i te Tusi Tapu ke sa‵sale fakatasi tatou mo te Atua?


(Jeremiah 25:5, 6) This appeal would be pointless if God had already fixed each individual’s destiny. 	 (Ielemia 25:5, 6) Ka seai lele eiloa se aogā o pati konei māfai ko leva ne fakaiku ne te Atua a mea ka ‵tupu ki tino taki tokotasi i olotou olaga.


He strongly believed that everyone should be able to benefit from God’s Word. 	 Ne talitonu malosi a ia me e ‵tau o maua ne tino a mea aoga mai te Muna a te Atua.


What will help us to draw comfort from the Bible’s resurrection accounts? 	 Ne a mea ka fesoasoani mai ke maua ne tatou se fakamafanafanaga mai tala i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te ‵toetu?


I was just 11 years old in 1955 when my mother and I crossed over the mountains to the west to attend our first convention, in Rome. 	 I te 1955, ko 11 fua i ei oku tausaga te matua i te taimi ne olo ei au mo toku mātua i luga i mauga ki te feitu ki te togāla ki te fono muamua eiloa o te atufenua a matou ne fai i Loma.


Because of the circumstances he was in, Paul was under pressure from the two possibilities open to him: life or death. 	 Ona ko ana fakanofonofoga, ne ola sai‵tia a Paulo mai lalo i avanoaga e lua ne maua ne ia: ko te ola io me ko te mate.


Gamaliel’s action put a stop to the religious leaders’ plans to do away with them, but that did not eliminate persecution altogether, for we read: “At this they gave heed to him, and they summoned the apostles, flogged them, and ordered them to stop speaking upon the basis of Jesus’ name, and let them go.”—Acts 5:40. 	 Ne ‵kini ne latou, kae fakatonu atu ke se toe fai‵pati eiloa ki te igoa o Iesu. Oti, fakasaoloto atu ei ke olo.”—Galuega 5:40.


How can you effectively use the Scriptures when teaching others? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaaoga ne koe mo te magoi a Tusitusiga Tapu māfai e akoako ne koe a nisi tino?


In that final battle, God’s Kingdom “will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms [of the world], and it itself will stand to times indefinite.” 	 I te taua fakaoti tenā, a te Malo o te Atua “ka fakatakavale ne ia a malo [o te lalolagi] katoa konā, kae tumau ki te se gata mai.”


“The heavens are declaring the glory of God,” sang the psalmist David, “and of the work of his hands the expanse is telling.” 	 “E matea i te lagi a te ‵malu o te Atua,” ne usu mai te faisalamo ko Tavita, “e fakaasi ‵tonu mai foki i ei ana mea ne fai!”


YOU have a document that needs a certain person’s attention by the end of the day. 	 E ISI sau mataupu telā e ‵tau o saga fakavave atu ki ei se tino a koi tuai o oti atu a te aso.


The ancient Egyptians did not believe that. 	 Ne seki tali‵tonu a te kau Aikupito mua ki te mea tenā.


(Gen. 41:37-44; 45:4-8) As you deal with thorny problems, pray for wisdom, act and speak with mildness, and look to God for strength. 	 (Kene. 41:37-44; 45:4-8) Kafai e fepaki koe mo fakalavelave faiga‵ta, ‵talo atu mō te poto, gasuesue kae faipati atu mo te agamalu, kae ‵sala atu ki te Atua mō te malosi.


How is Jehovah now using his spirit in support of his purpose? 	 E fakaaoga nei pefea ne Ieova tena agaga ke ‵lago atu ki tena fuafuaga?