“Now, there was about this time Jesus, a wise man, if it be lawful to call him a man, for he was a doer of wonderful works—a teacher of such men as receive the truth with pleasure. 	 “Nei la, ko te taimi o Iesu, se tagata poto, māfai e saoloto i te tulafono ke taku a ia se tagata, me e fai ne ia a galuega fakaofoofogia—se faiakoga o tāgata kolā e fia‵fia o fakalogo‵logo ki a ia i taimi e akoako ei a ia.


Without being critical, explain how you have been affected. 	 E aunoa mo te mataonoono, ke fakamatala atu ne koe a mea kolā ne ‵tupu ki a koe.


So let all of us show appreciation for that treasure by doing our best to fulfill our role as evangelizers. 	 Tela la, ke na fakaasi atu ne tatou katoa a te loto fakafetai ki te koloa tenā mai te faiga o te ‵toe mea e mafai ne tatou o fai ke fakataunu ‵tou tiute e pelā me ne tino talai.


Do you see how the pressure is returned? 	 E mata, e lavea ne koe a te auala e toe fakafoki atu ei ne koe a te fakamalosiga masei tenā?


As Christians, we accept our part in suffering for the sake of the good news. 	 E pelā me ne Kelisiano, e talia ne tatou a logo‵maega ona ko te tala ‵lei.


Is God’s Will Being Done? 	 E Mata, ko Fai Nei te Loto o te Atua?


4:3-7. Jehovah was pleased with Abel’s offering because he was a righteous man of faith. 	 4:3-7. Ne fiafia a Ieova ki te taulaga a Apelu me i a ia se tagata amiotonu kae fakatuanaki.


You will discover that I have not schemed.” 	 Ko oti ne sukesuke faka‵lei ne koe au, kae seki maua ne koe ne manatu ma‵sei i a au.”


(Hebrews 10:24, 25) Christ warned the congregation in Sardis: “Unless you wake up, I shall come as a thief, and you will not know at all at what hour I shall come upon you.” 	 (Epelu 10:24, 25) Ne polopoloki atu a Keliso ki te fakapotopotoga i Salataisa, penei: “Kafai e sē ala mai koe, e vau au ki a koe e pelā mo se tino kaisoa, kae e sē iloa foki ne koe a te itula e vau ei au.”


While it may be appropriate to inquire about their physical well-being, could we “impart some spiritual gift,” perhaps by sharing an upbuilding experience or a Scriptural thought? 	 E tiga eiloa e ‵lei ke fesili atu e uiga ki te lotou ma‵losi, e mata, e mafai o tuku atu ne tatou a nisi “meaalofa faka te agaga,” kāti mai te fakaasiatuga o se tala fakamalosi loto io me se manatu mai te Tusi Tapu?


(1 Samuel 27:5-7) Once while the men were away, marauding Amalekites burned the city and carried off all the men’s wives, children, and flocks. 	 (1 Samuelu 27:5-7) I te taimi e tasi telā ne ‵galo ei a tāgata mai te lotou fa‵kai, ne o‵mai se potukau o tino Amaleka o ‵sunu te fa‵kai kae ave ne latou a avaga a tāgata, tama‵liki mo lafu manu katoa.


She will give birth to a son, and you must call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” 	 Ka fanau ne ia se tama tagata, kae ka fakaigoa ne koe a ia ko Iesu, me ka fakaola ne ia a tino mai i olotou agasala.”


At that time, David begged God: “According to the abundance of your mercies wipe out my transgressions. . . . 	 I te taimi tenā, ne fakamolemole atu a Tavita ki te Atua: “‵Solo keatea aku agasala e pelā mo te lasi o tou alofa ‵nau! . . .


Similarly, as the world’s problems mount, millions seek refuge in seemingly lofty financial, political, or religious institutions, as well as in science and technology. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, kafai ko uke ‵ki a fakalavelave o te lalolagi, e ‵sala atu a te fia miliona o tino ki se faka‵lafiga i mea tau tupe, mea fakapolitiki, io me ko fakapotopotoga fakalotu, e pelā foki mo mea fakasaienisi mo poto ‵fou.


Paul added: “[Christ] gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelizers, some as shepherds and teachers, with a view to the readjustment of the holy ones, for ministerial work, for the building up of the body of the Christ.” 	 Kae ne fakaopoopo mai foki a Paulo penei: “Ne tofi foki ne ia a nisi ke fai mo apositolo, a nisi ke fai mo pelofeta, a nisi ke fai mo tino talai te tala ‵lei, a nisi ke fai mo faifeau, ka ko nisi ke fai mo faiakoga. Ne fai ne ia penei o fakatoka a tino o te Atua, mo te galuega faka-Kelisiano, o ati ake a te foitino o Keliso.”


PEOPLE of the Roman world, among whom the early Christians lived, prided themselves on being champions of law, justice, and freedom. 	 A NISI tino i te taimi o te malo o Loma, kolā ne aofia loa i ei a Kelisiano muamua kolā ne ‵nofo atu i taimi konā, ne fakamata‵mata eiloa latou mo te manatu me e sili latou i mea tau tulafono, fakamasinoga amio‵tonu, mo saolotoga.


Help to Pursue a Righteous Course 	 Te ‵Talo ke Sasale i te Auala Amiotonu


14 We can likely learn much about the art of initiating conversations by observing how experienced publishers do it. 	 14 E mafai foki o tauloto ne tatou a mea e uke e uiga ki te kamataga o sautalaga mai te onoono faka‵lei ki te auala e fai ei ne tino talai apo a te mea tenā.


This occurs as an introduction to Jesus’ miracle-working power, giving a sign that God’s spirit is upon him. 	 Ne kamata mai i ei te faiga ne Iesu o vavega, kae ne fakailoa atu i ei me ne nofo atu te agaga o te Atua i luga i a ia.


In what ways was man created in God’s image? 	 I auala fea ne faite ei a te tagata ki foliga o te Atua?


“It will occur—if you do not fail to listen to the voice of Jehovah your God.”—ZECH. 	 “Ka taunu katoa a mea konei manafai e tausi faka‵lei koe ki fakatonuga a [Ieova] tou Atua.”—SAKA.


The verb associated with it is sometimes used in the Bible with regard to personal services, such as waiting at tables. 	 A te veape telā e tai pau mo te pati tenā, e fakaaogā i nisi taimi i te Tusi Tapu ke fakasino atu ki te taviniga totino, e pelā mo te tavini atu i te fakatokaga o mea‵kai.


(Vol. 1, p. 338) Riddled with spiritism, idolatry, and other sins, Babylon the Great still exists—but not for long.—Read Revelation 18:1-5. 	 (Te Tusi 1, itu. 338) Ko ‵fonu eiloa a Papelonia te Sili i faifaiga faivailakau, te ifo ki tupua, mo nisi agasala aka—kae ko pili fua o galo atu.—Faitau te Fakaasiga 18:1-5.


So she did what the serpent told her to do. 	 Tenā ne fai eiloa ne ia a te mea telā ne fai atu te gata ki a ia ke fai.


Felisa: Now at the age of 91, I am a widow and do not have the strength I once had. 	 Felisa: I te taimi tenei ko 91 ei oku tausaga, ko mate atu taku avaga kae ko sē maua ne au te malosi e pelā mo te taimi muamua.


Consider the example of Kaori, a young Japanese woman who was devastated by the loss of her mother followed by the loss of her older sister 15 months later. 	 Mafaufau ki te fakaakoakoga a Kaori, se talavou fafine mai Tiapani telā ne logo‵mae malosi i te galo atu o tena mātua kae ‵soko atu ki ei ko tena taina matua i se 15 masina mai tua ifo i ei.


And our long-suffering will have a purpose, that of saving wrongdoers and of glorifying the God of long-suffering, Jehovah. 	 Kae ka aogā ‵tou kufaki, me e faka‵sao i ei a tino fai mea ‵se kae tavae atu ei ki te Atua telā ko leva loa ne kufaki, ko Ieova.


Fruitful by Spreading Kingdom Seed 10. 	 E ‵Fua Malosi Mai Ona ko te Tokiga o Fuaga o te Malo


How does Jehovah mold us by means of holy spirit and the Christian congregation? 	 E fulifuli pefea tatou ne Ieova e auala i tena agaga tapu mo te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano?


Although I am now well into my 90’s, Jehovah, the greatest architectural engineer in the universe, has continued to give me strength and courage to go on pursuing my career of serving him. 	 E tiga eiloa ko tai katoa nei toku 90, a Ieova ko te ‵toe initinia ‵lomi ata sili eiloa i te iunivesi, ko oti eiloa ne tuku mai ne ia te malosi mo te loto malosi ke kausaki atu faeloa i taku galuega ko te tavini atu ki a ia.


However, he did not rationalize; he refused to corrupt Bible truth.—Galatians 5:19-23. 	 Kae ne seki manatu aka a ia penā; ne ita fitifiti tou tagata ma fakalailai ne ia te munatonu i te Tusi Tapu.—Kalatia 5:19-23.


Let me tell you my story. 	 Fakalogo mai ke fai atu taku tala.


• Under what circumstances did Amos fulfill his God-given commission? 	 • Mai lalo i fakanofonofoga pefea ne fakataunu ei ne Amosa tena galuega mai te Atua?


The peaceable live in peace with their Christian brothers and, as far as it depends on them, with their neighbors. 	 A tino fakatupu te filemu e maua ne latou te va filemu mo olotou taina Kelisiano, mo olotou tuakoi foki māfai e faka‵na eiloa ki a latou ke fai penā.


(Matthew 6:33) He also showed how important it is by teaching his followers to pray to God: “Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth.”—Matthew 6:10. 	 (Mataio 6:33) Ne fakaasi mai foki ne ia a te tāua o te mea tenā, mai i te fakaakoakoga ne ia o ana soko ke ‵talo atu ki te Atua: “Ke oko mai tou Malo, ke fai te mea e loto koe ki ei i lalo nei, e pela mo te faiga i te lagi.”—Mataio 6:10.


It says: “Since World War II, the fulfillment of Jesus’ prophecy for ‘the conclusion of the system of things’ is largely due to the role that the ‘great crowd’ of ‘other sheep’ carry out. . . . 	 E fai mai, penei: “Talu mai te Taua a te Lalolagi i te Lua, a te fakataunuga o te valoaga a Iesu mō te ‘gataga o te lalolagi’ e lasi eiloa te tusaga o te ‘vaitino tokouke’ o nisi mamoe e fai i ei. . . .


11 Peter certainly learned a lesson from this experience and overcame his tendency to be self-confident. 	 11 Ne tauloto eiloa ne Petelu se akoakoga tāua mai te mea tenei kae ne fakagata aka i ei a tena loto talitonu ki a ia eiloa.


Clearly, Timothy began to make his advancement manifest to others when he was a young person. 	 E manino ‵lei, me ne kamata o lavea atu ne nisi tino a te gasolo ki mua o Timoteo i te taimi koi foliki ei a ia.


These are reasonable questions, since we do not want to put numbers ahead of acts of faith or let having a good report become a major concern regarding our Christian activity. 	 E tāua a fesili penei, me e sē ma‵nako tatou ke tāua atu a fuainumela i lō ‵tou galuega kolā e fai i te taviniga.


“We are not ignorant of his designs,” or evil schemes. 	 “I a tatou e maina ‵lei i ana fuafuaga,” io me ko ana togafiti ma‵sei.


“Look out that no one takes you captive by means of the philosophy and empty deception . . . of the world.”—COL. 	 “Fakamautinoa aka ke mo a eiloa e fakapologa koutou ne se tino ki poto mo takolekolega . . . o te lalolagi.”—KO.


“My temper always used to get the better of me, so much so that even some of my friends feared my arrogant, violent reactions. 	 “Ne kaitaua faeloa au, ke oko foki loa ki oku taugasoa ne ma‵taku i oku uiga fakamatamata kae sauā.


Shortly thereafter, we received a letter inviting us to serve in Portugal. 	 Mai tua malie ifo eiloa, ne maua ne māua se tusi ke ga‵lue i Potukale.


However, they may find it hard to grasp why he does not use his great power to end injustice and suffering right away. 	 Kae kāti e faigata ke malamalama latou i te pogai e se fakaaogā fakavave ei ne ia tena malosi sili ke fakagata aka ei a faifaiga sē fakamaoni mo logo‵maega.


(Compare Luke 24:44.) 	 (Fakatusa ki te Luka 24:44.)


They were attracted by the projector light and got stuck in the projector. 	 Ne fia‵fia a manu konā o olo atu ki te moli telā ne ‵lave i ei i loto i te mea pei tamunei.


And when she has found it she calls the women who are her friends and neighbors together, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, because I have found the drachma coin that I lost.’ 	 Kafai ko maua ne ia te tupe, ko āmi ei ne ia ona taugasoa mo ona tuakoi ke o‵mai. Ko fai atu ei a ia penei, ‘Ke fia‵fia fakatasi ake tatou, me ko maua ne au taku tupe ne galo!’


Proper dress and behavior at our gatherings honor Jehovah God, his worship, and our fellow worshippers. 	 E fakaaloalo atu eiloa a gatu mo amioga ‵lei i ‵tou maopoopoga ki a Ieova te Atua, tena tapuakiga, mo ‵tou taina tapuaki.


Two pioneers listed 64 types of items given to them by interested ones. 	 E ‵tusa mo te 64 a vaegā mea kese‵kese ne tuku atu ne tino fia‵fia ki a lāua, kae ne tusi ki lalo ne te avā paenia.


(Luke 1:32, 33) At Pentecost 33 C.E., after Christ’s death, resurrection, and ascension to heaven, God “made him head over all things to the congregation.” 	 (Luka 1:32, 33) I te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A., mai tua o tena mate, tena toetuga, mo tena fanakaga ki te lagi, ne “fai ne te Atua a Keliso ke pule i mea katoa” i te fakapotopotoga.


Christians ‘are not envious of those doing unrighteousness’ 	 Ke fakamatala mai te uiga o te fakamalosiga a Tavita ke “ola ‵lei koutou i te fenua.”


In what other way did Elizabeth prove loyal to her husband? 	 Se a te suā auala ne fakaasi atu ei ne Elisapeta tena alofa fakamaoni ki tena avaga?


For example, Zuzanna, a Christian woman, said this about her family life: “Our marriage was strengthened by our reading the Bible together, attending Christian meetings together, and sharing what we learned with others. 	 E pelā mo Susana, se fafine Kelisiano, ne fai ne ia a pati konei e uiga ki te olaga o tena kāiga: “Ne fakamalosi aka te ma fakaipoipoga ne te fai‵tau fakatasi ki te Tusi Tapu, te ‵kau fakatasi ki fakatasiga Kelisiano, mo te fakaasi atu o mea ne tauloto ne maua ki nisi tino.


Not only are these teaching methods fun but they can keep your children involved, so that Bible principles can touch their heart.* 	 E se fai fua a te auala e akoako ei tatou e pelā me se mea fakafia‵fia kae e fai ne ia ke aofia otou tama‵liki i ei, ko te mea ke ‵goto tonu ki olotou loto a fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu.*


What might a young person consider when choosing a career? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o mafaufau ki ei se talavou māfai ko filifili se galuega?


THE Bible book of Acts provides a comprehensive history of the establishment of the Christian congregation and its subsequent expansion. 	 E TUKU mai i te tusi ko Galuega i te Tusi Tapu se fakamatalaga māea o te fakatuakaga o te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano mo tena fakalauefaatuga fakamuli.


20 The great crowd will be ushered into God’s righteous new world. (2 Peter 3:13) Jesus Christ and the 144,000 anointed ones resurrected to heavenly life to serve as kings and priests with him will make up earth’s new ruling body. 	 (2 Petelu 3:13) A Iesu Keliso mo te toko 144,000 o te kau fakaekegina kolā ka faka‵tu aka ki te olaga faka-te-lagi ke tavini atu e pelā me ne tupu mo faitaulaga fakatasi mo ia ka fai mo fai se potukau i te pulega fou ki te lalolagi.


(3) Worrying unnecessarily about things that may never happen. 	 (3) Te manavase valea e uiga ki mea kolā e se mafai o ‵tupu.


These messages, directed to Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea, will be discussed in the next article. 	 Ka sau‵tala tatou ki fekau kolā ne fai atu ne ia ki fakapotopotoga i Tuatila, Salataisa, Filatelafia mo Laotikaia i te suā mataupu.


We owe our existence to Jehovah’s use of this spirit to produce all his works.—Job 33:4; Ps. 104:30. 	 Ne fakaaoga ne Ieova te agaga tenei i te faiga o ana galuega katoa kae tenā te pogai e ola ei tatou.—Iopu 33:4; Salamo 104:30.


He does! 	 E manako eiloa a ia ki ei!


10 Yes, it takes effort to remain firm for what you know is right. 	 10 E tonu, e manakogina a taumafaiga ke tu ‵mautakitaki mō te mea telā e ‵lei.


Stand firm and see the salvation of Jehovah, which he will perform for you today. . . . 	 Ke ma‵keke koutou i otou tulaga kae ka lavea n[e] koutou te mea ka fai ne te Aliki i te aso nei o faka‵sao koutou. . . .


16 The divine name is found in the Bay Psalm Book, the first piece of literature published in England’s American colonies. 	 16 Ne maua foki a te igoa o te Atua i te Bay Psalm Book, se tusi tala muamua eiloa e tasi o Egelani telā ne tusi i tena kolone e tasi i Amelika.


Otherwise let him take hold of my stronghold, let him make peace with me; peace let him make with me.” 	 Ao, tuku ke o‵mai o fai te va o latou mo au ke filemu.”


(James 3:18) How can parents create a peaceful environment at home? 	 (Iakopo 3:18) E mafai pefea o ati aka ne mātua se tulaga filemu i te kāiga?


As Jesus once said, “nobody is good, except one, God.” 	 E pelā eiloa mo pati a Iesu, “e seai se tino e ‵lei, na ko te Atua eiloa.”


• Why do dedicated servants of Jehovah have a responsibility to preach? 	 • Kaia e maua ei ne tavini tukugina atu a Ieova a te tiute ke talai atu?


What record of early offerings to God do we find in the Bible? 	 Ne a tala e maua ne tatou i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki taulaga mua kolā ne fai ki te Atua?


They eventually found him sitting in one of the temple’s halls, listening to the Jewish teachers and asking them questions. 	 Ne maua atu fakamuli ne laua a ia e sagasaga i loto i te faletapu e tasi, e fakalogologo kae fai fesili atu foki ki faiakoga Iutaia.


(Ps. 32:8) Ask yourself: ‘Do I see myself walking hand in hand with Jehovah, as it were, listening to his wisdom and knowing that his loving eye is upon me? 	 (Salamo 32:8) Fesili ifo ki a koe eiloa: ‘E mata, e fakaataata ne au i toku mafaufau me e sa‵sale kae pikilima fakatasi maua mo Ieova, kae fakalogologo ki tena poto mo te iloa atu me e onoono mai a ia ki a au mo te alofa?


2 The same could be true of our spiritual well-being. 	 2 E penā foki eiloa te ‵tou tulaga faka-te-agaga.


Jehovah himself will not hold back anything good from those walking in faultlessness. 	 E se taofi ne ia so se mea ‵lei ki tino kolā e fai meatonu.


Jehovah considers gatherings of his people as something sacred. 	 E mafaufau eiloa a Ieova ki te maopoopoga o ana tino e pelā me se mea ‵malu.


Consequently, the 20th century has been called one of the bloodiest centuries humanity has ever known. 	 Ko tena uiga, ne fai te vaitaimi tenā e pelā mo se vaitaimi e tasi telā e sili atu i ei te aofaki o tino ne ‵mate i lō so se isi vaitaimi aka.


3 As Christians, we take a position different from that of the world. 	 3 E pelā me ne Kelisiano, e ‵kese eiloa ‵tou tulaga mo tino o te lalolagi.


Jehovah has provided his people with a safe spiritual refuge—the Christian congregation. 	 Ne fakatoka ne Ieova se koga faka-te-agaga ke puipui ei tatou—telā ko te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


Keep persevering. 	 Tumau i te ‵teke atu, kae kufaki.


(Deuteronomy 22:20-24) She did not hesitate to accept this weighty assignment. 	 (Teutelonome 22:20-24) Ne talia eiloa ne ia te tiute ‵mafa tenei.


15 Scenario 2: In our witnessing work, we meet those who doubt that God exists. 	 15 Fakaakoakoga 2: I te ‵tou galuega talai, e fetaui tatou mo tino kolā e fakalotolotolua me e isi se Atua.


While discussing the chapter, help your child to appreciate that centering one’s life on serving Jehovah is the best course to follow. 	 I te taimi e sukesuke ei ki te mataupu, fesoasoani atu ki tau tamaliki ke iloa ne ia me kafai e fakavae ne se tino a tena olaga ki te tavini atu ki a Ieova ko te ‵toe auala ‵lei ke tau‵tali atu ki ei.


Likely, some of them feel that they are imitating Jesus, who set the pattern for Christians. 	 Kāti e ma‵natu aka a nisi tino i a latou me e fakaakoako atu latou ki a Iesu, telā ne fai ne ia te fakaakoakoga mō Kelisiano.


Insecure teenagers may jump into a romantic relationship, seeking love and affection. 	 A talavou kolā e seai ne puipuiga ne maua ne latou, e mafai o ‵sala atu ki fesokotakiga fakafamau ke maua te alofa mo te atafai.


The Great Crowd Prove Their Faith 	 Ko Fakamaoni Atu ne te Vaitino Tokouke te Lotou Fakatuanaki


What is a key to being guided by godly principles? 12 Mature Christians recognize that a key to following godly principles is wanting to know how Jehovah feels about a matter. 	 Se a te pogai tāua e tasi e fai ei se tino ke fakatonutonu tena olaga ne fakatakitakiga mai te Atua?


It is a special kind of self-awareness. 	 Se atamai fakapito telā e iloilo aka i ei a ‵tou mea e fai.


3 What lessons can we learn from the Bible about those who were disloyal in the past? 	 3 Ne a akoakoga e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki a latou kolā ne seki a‵lofa fakamaoni i taimi ko ‵teka?


Imagine my surprise when Stéphane began communicating with me using sign language. 	 Mafaufau ki toku poi i te taimi ne fesokotaki mai ei a Stéphane ki a au i te fakaaogaga o te ‵gana fai tāga.


But the mayor of the community spoke out in their behalf, reasoning: “The Witnesses who serve there have their own way of life, but one that in no way disturbs the lives of others in the community.” 	 Kae ne faipati atu te takitaki o te fa‵kai tenā mō latou, penei: “A Molimau kolā e ga‵lue i konā e ola loa i te vaegā olaga telā e ola latou i ei, ko te vaegā olaga telā e se fakalavelave atu ki olaga o nisi tino i te fa‵kai.”


God’s law must first be in the parents’ own hearts if they are to rear God-fearing children.—Deut. 6:6. 	 E ‵tau o ‵mau muamua a tulafono a te Atua i loto o mātua māfai e fia puti aka ne latou a tama‵liki kolā e ma‵taku ki te Atua.—Teutelonome 6:6.


This was true even of Jesus. 	 Ne penā foki eiloa a Iesu.


Jehovah God gave the ancient nation of Israel a body of law that if obeyed would prevent most poverty. 	 Ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki te fenua ko Isalaelu mua se fakasologa o tulafono telā e mafai o puipui ei latou mai te mativa māfai e faka‵logo ki ei.


8 In addition to knowing the Scriptures, Jesus could resist temptation because he was “full of holy spirit.” 	 8 I tafa o tena malamalama i te Tusi Tapu, ne mafai o ‵teke atu ne Iesu a fakaosoosoga me ne ‘‵fonu a ia i te agaga tapu.’


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(Psalm 34:15, 18) How does Jehovah help us as individuals? 	 (Salamo 34:15, 18) E fesoasoani mai pefea a Ieova ki a tatou taki tokotasi?


Though Jehovah’s Witnesses reside in many nations, speak many tongues, and represent many cultures, they enjoy religious unity that is without equal. 	 E tiga eiloa e ‵nofo atu a Molimau a Ieova i atufenua e uke, e fai‵pati ki ‵gana e uke, kae kese‵kese foki olotou tuu mo aganuu kolā e uke, e maua eiloa ne latou a te fealofani fakalotu telā e se maua i nisi lotu katoa.


It is one of many evidences that the time is now approaching for that Kingdom to replace human governments. 	 A te mea tenei se vaega e tasi fua o fakamaoniga e uke ‵ki me ko pili o sui ne te Malo tenā a malo o tāgata.


At one time, God’s servants felt that because Jesus broke the bread but none of his own bones were broken, the bread meant “the body of the Christ,” the congregation of anointed ones. 	 I te taimi e tasi, ne mafau‵fau a tavini a te Atua me ona ko Iesu ne tofitofi ne ia a te falaoa kae seai sena ivi ne fati, ne fakauiga a te falaoa ki “te foitino o Keliso,” ko te fakapotopotoga o Kelisiano fakaekegina.


My mother was a devout Catholic and wanted me to be a nun. 	 A toku mātua se fafine e malosi i te lotu Katolika kae ne manako a ia ko au ke fai pelā me se sina.


Directing people to jw.org helps to spread the “good news.” 	 A te takitaki atu o tino ki te jw.org e fesoasoani atu i ei ke fakasalalau atu te “tala ‵lei.”


What do you think of the example that our young ones set? 	 Se a tau faka‵tau ki te fakaakoakoga e tuku mai ne ‵tou talavou?


“This is the heritage of Jehovah’s servants.”—ISA. 	 “Tenei te tofi o tavini a Ieova.”—ISA.


King Sobhuza II was delighted. 	 Ne fiafia eiloa a te tupu ko Sobhuza II.


Whatever your background, you may agree that Rebekah was heading into the unknown. 	 Faitalia me se a te koga ne tupu aka ei koe, e mafai o lotomalie koe me ne fanatu eiloa a Lepeka ki se koga e se iloa ne ia.


Elisha was incensed at this, for striking the earth five or six times would have indicated “striking down Syria to the finishing point.” 	 Ne kaitaua a Elisaia ki te mea tenei, me i te ‵kini fakalima io me e fakaono ne ia o te laukele, e fakaasi atu i ei me “ka maua katoatoa ne [ia] te manumalo i te kau Sulia.”


One day, John heard his young nephew talking about Paradise. 	 I se aso e tasi, ne lagona ei ne Ioane a tena tuātina foliki ne faipati e uiga ki te Palataiso.


Seek the Power That Jehovah Gives 	 Ke ‵Sala Aka te Malosi Telā e Tuku Mai ne Ieova


Later that very Passover night, the apostles argued again regarding which one of them seemed to be the greatest. 	 Fakamuli ifo, i te po eiloa tenā o te Paseka, ne toe kinau foki a te kau apositolo e uiga ki te tino e sili i a latou.


8 Would not all this evidence—John’s explicit witness, Jesus’ own powerful works and godly qualities, and the monumental testimony of the Scriptures—convince you that Jesus was the Messiah? 	 8 E mata, e se fai a fakamaoniga katoa konei—te molimau māea a Ioane, ko galuega fakaofoofogia a Iesu mo ana uiga fakaatua, mo fakamaoniga e se lausia mai te Tusi Tapu—ke talitonu ei koe i a Iesu ko te Mesia?


(2 Chronicles 36:19) God’s word can never fail.—Joshua 23:14. 	 (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 36:19) E se mafai o sē taunu te muna a te Atua.—Iosua 23:14.


(2 Corinthians 5:19) Jesus did all things for God’s glory, never forgetting that he represented and reflected the God whom he loved. 	 (2 Kolinito 5:19) Ne fai ne Iesu a mea katoa mō te vikiga o te Atua, mai te masaua faeloa me ne sui kae fakaasi atu foki ne ia a te Atua telā ne alofa a ia ki ei.


Why is it beneficial to know about the Passover? 	 Kaia e tāua ei ke iloa ne tatou a mea e uiga ki te Paseka?


(Psalm 65:2) He hears those who pray to him in faith. 	 (Salamo 65:2, Tusi Paia, Samoa) E lagona ne ia a latou kolā e ‵talo atu ki a ia i te fakatuanaki.


In what ways have Jehovah’s modern-day servants been blessed? 	 I auala fea e maua ei ne tavini a Ieova i aso nei a fakamanuiaga?


It further states that “gamblers or players usually bet money on . . . such games of chance as lotteries, card games, and dice.” 	 E toe fai mai foki me i “tino ta‵fao i te pelētupe e peti sāle atu olotou tupe i . . . vaegā tafaoga o te pelētupe pelā mo tiketi manuia, te suipi, mo te vili.”


Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men kept for unnatural purposes, nor men who lie with men . . . will inherit God’s kingdom.” (1 Cor. 6:9, 10) Clearly, then, people who live immoral lives and refuse to change will not be allowed to live in God’s new world. 	 A latou kolā e amio ma‵sei; io me kolā e tapuaki ki tupua, io me kolā e mulilua, io me kolā e amio fakasotoma, . . . e seai eiloa se tino o latou e talia ne ia te Atua ke fai mo olotou tupu.” (1 Kolinito 6:9, 10) E manino ‵lei me i tino kolā e ola i se olaga fai valevale kae e se ma‵nako ke ‵fuli ka se talia eiloa ke ola i te lalolagi fou a te Atua.


What determines whether a person will be classed as a sheep or a goat? 	 Se a te mea e fakaiku aka ki ei me ko te tino se mamoe io me se kouti?


Jehovah will view Zion as “a thing of pride.” 	 E kilo atu a Ieova ki Siona e pelā me se mea “takutakua kae gali.”


When I came to know and appreciate Jehovah as a Person, I wanted to dedicate my life to him. 	 I te taimi ne iloa ei ne au a Ieova e pelā me se Pelesona, ne manako au o tuku atu toku ola ki a ia.


Regarding the historical accuracy of the Bible, the October 25, 1999, issue of U.S.News & World Report said: “In extraordinary ways, modern archaeology has affirmed the historical core of the Old and New Testaments—corroborating key portions of the stories of Israel’s patriarchs, the Exodus, the Davidic monarchy, and the life and times of Jesus.” 	 E uiga ki te ‵tonu o te Tusi Tapu, ne fai mai penei a te lomiga o te U.S.News & World Report i a Oketopa 25, 1999: “Ko oti ne fakatalitonu mai i auala fakaofoofogia a te ‵tonu o tala i te Feagaiga Mua mo te Feagaiga Fou—ke fakafealofani aka ei a vaega tāua o tala e uiga ki tupuga o te kau Isalaelu, te lotou ologa keatea mai Aikupito, te pulega fakatupu a Tavita, mo te olaga i aso o Iesu.”


21 What Paul wrote about being “a strengthening aid” provides insight into how we might help others. 	 21 Ona ko pati ne tusi ne Paulo e uiga ki te “fesoasoani malosi mai,” ko maina ei tatou i auala e mafai ei o fesoasoani atu tatou ki nisi tino.


Would not loving-kindness move us to use our tongue to try to correct him? 	 E se ko te alofa atafai e fakamalosi aka ne ia tatou ke fai‵pati atu o fakatonu a ia?


19, 20. (a) How does meditating on Jesus’ role as the Greater Moses affect us? (b) What will the next article consider? 	 19, 20.(a) E pokotia pefea tatou ona ko te mafaufau ‵loto ki te tulaga o Iesu e pelā me ko te Mose Sili? (e) Ne a mea ka faipati ki ei te suā mataupu?


We could hardly respect a god who would purpose for humans to suffer. 	 E faigata o āva tatou ki se atua telā e manako ke logo‵mae a tino.


His very first creation was the spirit creature known as “the Word” because he was the Spokesman for Jehovah. 	 A tena mea muamua eiloa ne faite ko te tino faka-te-agaga telā ne lauiloa e pelā me ko “te Muna” ona ko te mea ne fai a ia e pelā me se Tukumuna mō Ieova.


3, 4. (a) What was the setting of the account recorded at Mark 10:13-16? (b) How did Jesus react when his disciples tried to stop the young children from coming to him? 	 3, 4. (a) Ko te taimi fea ne tupu ei te tala telā e tusi ki lalo i te Maleko 10:13-16? (e) Ne a mea ne fai ne Iesu i te taimi ne taumafai ei ana soko o taofi aka a tamā tama‵liki ke se olo atu ki a ia?


An outstanding example of offerings was seen in connection with the inauguration of the temple in Solomon’s day.—2 Chron. 7:4-6. 	 A te fakaakoakoga e tasi o te faiga o taulaga ne lavea atu i te fakaulufalega o te faletapu i aso o Solomona.—2 Nofo. 7:4-6.


(Haggai 2:7) Christ Jesus, the Fine Shepherd, said: “My sheep listen to my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. 	 (Hakai 2:7) Ne fai mai te Tausi Mamoe ‵lei ko Iesu Keliso: “A aku mamoe e faka‵logo ki toku leo, kae e iloa ne au latou, kae tautali mai i a au.


If we similarly cherish our relationship with God, surely we want to do the work of an evangelizer in a complete way. 	 Kafai e fakatāua foki penā ne tatou te ‵tou fesokotakiga mo te Atua, ka ma‵nako eiloa tatou o fakamāea faka‵lei te galuega a te tino talai.


• Why does the condition of Jehovah’s people bring praise to him? 	 • Kaia e tuku atu ei ne fakanofonofoga o tino o Ieova a tavaega ki a ia?


The apostle Paul said: “[God’s] invisible qualities are clearly seen from the world’s creation onward, because they are perceived by the things made, even his eternal power and Godship.” 	 Ne fai mai a te apositolo ko Paulo: “A te uiga se lavea o te [Atua], telā ko tona ‵mana mo tona uiga fakaatua, ko oti eiloa ne fakaasi faka‵lei mai e alatu i te faitega o te lalolagi.”


Why not? 	 Kaia e se fai ei penā?


3 The apostle Paul described the Christian congregation as “a pillar and support of the truth.” (1 Tim. 3:15) Early Christians received much support by encouraging one another and building one another up in love. 	 3 Ne fakamatala mai ne te apositolo ko Paulo a te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano e pelā me se “pou mo te lagolago o te munatonu.” (1 Timoteo 3:15) Ne maua ne Kelisiano mua a te fesoasoani lasi mai te fakamalosi atu o te suā tino ki te suā tino kae ati aka ne latou a te alofa o te suā tino ki te suā tino.


But her habit went out of control, keeping her in front of the television for long hours. 	 Kae ne seki mafai o pule atu tou fafine ki tena faiga masani tenā, telā ne onoono eiloa a ia ki te televise i te fia o itula.


The earth today is filled with violence, strife, bloodshed, and pollution. 	 Ko ‵fonu eiloa te lalolagi i aso nei i fakasauāga, taua, tatino, mo te fakalailaiga o te ea.


The fruit was also credited with the capacity to excite sexual desire and to increase human fertility or aid in conception. 	 E tali‵tonu foki a tino me i te fuaga tenā e fakamalosi aka ei a manakoga fakatauavaga kae faigofie foki ke faitama ei se fafine.


4 What does Psalm 70 indicate about David? 	 4 Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i te Salamo e 70 e uiga ki a Tavita?


(Rev. 3:15-17) Jesus had no difficulty rejecting Satan’s offer of all the kingdoms of the world. 	 (Fakaasiga 3:15-17) Ne faigofie fua ki a Iesu ke ‵teke tonu atu ki te ofoatuga ne Satani a malo katoa o te lalolagi ki a ia.


Note Paul’s words to the Christians in Rome. 	 Mafaufau la ki pati a Paulo ki Kelisiano i Loma.


A special blessing for them has been to serve at Bethel with their daughter and son-in-law and, for some weeks, with the husband’s parents, who also worked on the Warwick project. 	 Ne maua ne laua se fakamanuiaga fakapito ke tavini atu i te Peteli mo mātua o te tagata mō ne nāi vaiaso, pelā foki mo te lā tamaliki fafine mo tena avaga kolā e ga‵lue foki i te galuega fakatu‵tu i Warwick.


(Mark 12:42, 43) Remember, without your report, the overall report would be incomplete. 	 (Maleko 12:42, 43) Ke mo a ma puli, e aunoa mo tau lipoti, e sē mafai o katoatoa te lipoti saukātoa.


How can we secure ourselves a blessing by means of Abraham’s “seed”? 	 E mafai pefea o maua ne tatou a fakamanuiaga e auala i te “fanau” a Apelaamo?


What knowledge moves us to action? 	 Se a te iloaga telā e fakamalosi aka ei tatou ke gasue‵sue?


Genuine brotherly love is not mere polite conversation and courteous manners; nor is it gushing over others in boisterous displays of emotion. 	 A te alofa tonu fakataina, e se ko te faiga fua o sau‵talaga mo te āva mo te fakaasiatuga o uiga ‵gali; io me e se ko te sōna fakaasiatuga foki o lagonaga kese‵kese.


So I studied many of them in English. 	 Tela la, ne sukesuke au ki tusi e uke i te ‵gana Palagi.


How, though, can we imitate him in our teaching? 	 E mafai la pefea o fakaakoako atu tatou ki a ia?


▪ Avoid works belonging to the darkness 	 ▪ Tiaki a galuega o te pouliga


And how Jehovah’s servants rejoice in the hope of soon seeing the earth transformed into a physical paradise!—Luke 23:42, 43. 	 Kae ko oko eiloa te fia‵fia o tavini a Ieova me ko pili o lavea tonu atu te ‵fuliga tonu o te lalolagi tenei ke fai mo fai se palataiso!—Luka 23:42, 43.


If we view Jehovah as a distinct Person rather than a mysterious stranger, it is far easier to love him. 	 Kafai e ‵kilo atu tatou ki a Ieova e pelā me se Tino tu ‵kese i lō se tino fou telā e se iloa, e sili atu i te faigofie ke alofa koe ki a ia.


As he assures her of his love, she expresses her desire to leave the city, saying: “Until the day breathes and the shadows have fled, I shall go my way to the mountain of myrrh and to the hill of frankincense.” 	 I te fakaasiatuga o tena alofa tonu mō tou fafine, ne fakaasi atu ei ne tou fafine a tena manakoga ke tiakina ne ia te fa‵kai, i ana pati: “Au ka nofo i luga i te koga maluga o mulo, te koga maluga o mea ma‵nogi, ke oko ki te taimi e agi mai ei te matagi o te vaveao kae matafi atu mo te pouliga.”


For more information, see chapter 3 of this book, What Does the Bible Really Teach?, published by Jehovah’s Witnesses 	 Ke maua a fakamatalaga e uke atu, onoono ki te mataupu e 3 o te tusi tenei Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu?, telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova


Let us take a closer look at that admonition. 	 Ke mafau‵fau tatou ki te fakatonuga tenā.


The Bible encourages us to check our beliefs against what it teaches. 	 E fakamalosi mai te Tusi Tapu ke fakatusatusa ne tatou ‵tou talitonuga ki mea kolā e akoako mai i ei.


Afterward, “David’s heart kept striking him.” (1 Samuel 24:1-5; Psalm 32:3, 5) The word “conscience” is not used in that account; yet that is what David felt—the reaction of his conscience. 	 Mai tua ifo i ei, “ne toe olo aka a mafaufauga ‵lei ki te ulu o Tavita io me ne ma‵sei ana lagonaga.” (1 Samuelu 24:1-5; Salamo 32:3, 5) A te tugāpati ko te “loto lagona” ne seki fakaaogā i te fakamatalaga tenā; kae tenā eiloa te mea ne lagona ne Tavita—ko lagonaga o tena loto lagona.


Their “fellow slaves,” anointed Christians still on earth, have yet to prove their integrity under trial. 	 E ‵tau o fakatalitonu aka ne olotou “taina kelisiano,” ko Kelisiano fakaekegina kolā koi ‵nofo i te lalolagi, a te lotou fakamaoni mai lalo i tofotofoga.


“ALL the wars of the past . . . pale into insignificance before the present great struggle progressing in Europe.” 	 “A TAUA katoa i aso mua . . . e se nā loa ko lauiloa māfai ko fakatusa ki te taua muamua i Eulopa.”


He principally wanted to please God. 	 Ne manako loa a ia o fakafiafia atu ki te Atua.


(Gen. 1:26-28) If Adam and Eve had respected that gift, the whole earth would have become a paradise filled with happy, righteous servants of God. 	 (Kenese 1:26-28) Moi ne āva a Atamu mo Eva ki te meaalofa tenā, ko fai nei te lalolagi kātoa mo fai se palataiso telā e ‵fonu i tavini fia‵fia kae amio‵tonu a te Atua.


How did the prophets Elijah and Jonah give in to fear? 	 Ne ‵piki mākau pefea te avā pelofeta ko Elia mo Iona i te ma‵taku?


(Ps. 97:10; Rom. 12:9) We need to abhor pornography in order to “break free from its powerful, magnetic pull,” as one Christian expressed it. 	 (Salamo 97:10; Loma 12:9) E ‵tau o takalia‵lia tatou ki faifaiga fakatauavaga se ‵tau ko te mea “ke mo a ma ‵miti tatou ne tena maneta,” e pelā mo pati a se Kelisiano e tokotasi.


Before setting out to war, though, they sent a delegation to communicate with the eastern tribes. 	 Mai mua o olo atu latou ki te taua, ne uga atu ne latou se potukau ke fesokotaki atu ki matakāiga i te saegālā.


9 “No, but with you we shall return to your people.” 	 9 “Ikai! Tatou e olo tasi eiloa ki tou fenua.”


Still, one might ask: ‘Does my individual effort really matter? 	 Koi mafai o fesili mai se tino, ‘E mata, e aoga eiloa aku taumafaiga totino?


Despite our frailties and imperfections, we can make our Creator rejoice. 	 Faitalia a ‵tou vāivāiga mo ‵tou tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa, e mafai eiloa o fai ne tatou te ‵tou Atua ke fiafia.


Associating Armageddon with that vicinity is thus appropriate, since it was the site of numerous decisive battles. 	 Telā la, e fetaui ‵lei eiloa Amaketo mo te koga tenā, ona ko te mea ne fai mo fai se koga o taua kolā e tāua ‵ki.


(Ezek. 18:20) Hence, many people are skeptical about everlasting life on earth. 	 (Esekielu 18:20, NW) Tenā te pogai e fakalotolotolua ei a tino e tokouke e uiga ki te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi.


(Matthew 6:10) Rather than being an abstract condition of the heart, God’s Kingdom is a real government that has accomplished wonderful deeds since its inauguration in heaven in 1914. 	 (Mataio 6:10) I lō te fai fua pelā me se mea se lavea i te loto, a te Malo o te Atua se malo tonu eiloa telā ko oti ne fakataunu mai ne ia a mea ‵gali e uke talu mai te taimi ne fakatu aka i ei i te 1914.


Is your heart subjected to undue stress? 	 E mata, e isi ne mea e fakavāi‵vāi atu ki tou fatu?


You may find it helpful to have a notebook or some paper handy when you read the Bible. 	 Kāti e faigofie atu ke isi sau faoao io me se pepa i te taimi e faitau ei koe ki te Tusi Tapu.


(2 Tim. 3:1) Like Joshua, we can succeed by following the advice Jehovah gave him. 	 (2 Timo. 3:1) E pelā mo Iosua, e mafai o manumalo tatou mai te tau‵tali ki te manatu fesoasoani ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki tou tagata.


At first, the only ones who attended were the two of us and the local sister and her daughter. 	 I te taimi muamua, ko māua fua mo te tuagane mo tena tamaliki fafine e ‵kau ki te fakatasiga.


(Luke 2:8-14) Thirty years later, that child, now an adult, began a ministry that lasted just three and a half years and yet changed history. 	 (Luka 2:8-14) I se tolusefulu tausaga mai tua ifo i ei, ne kamata ne te tamaliki tenā, telā ko matua i te taimi tenā, a tena galuega talai i loto i se tolu mo te afa tausaga kae ne ‵fuli i ei a olaga o tino katoa.


Then, the prayer continues about what else Jehovah had done for his people: “You proceeded to subdue before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites . . . 	 Kae ne faka‵soko eiloa a te ‵talo e uiga ki nisi mea ne fai ne Ieova mō ana tino: “Ne puke ne latou a te fenua o Kanana . . .


9-11. (a) What important lessons can we learn from Shebna’s experience? (b) How are you encouraged by Jehovah’s treatment of Shebna? 	 9-11. (a) Ne a akoakoga tāua e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai te tala o Sepina? (e) E fakamalosi aka pefea koe ne faifaiga a Ieova ki a Sepina?


2 On the Mount of Olives, four disciples sat with Jesus, listening intently as he spoke of the coming dangers and challenges that they would face. 	 2 E toko fa a soko o Iesu ne ‵nofo fakatasi mo ia i luga i te Mauga o Olive, kae ne fakalogo‵logo faka‵lei latou ki ana pati e uiga ki mea fakama‵taku kolā ka oko mai mo mea faiga‵ta kolā ka fe‵paki mo latou.


I Will Help You,” July 	 Au e Fesoasoani Atu ki a Koutou,” Iulai


What attitude did David recommend in Psalm 131, and how should this affect our behavior within the congregation? 	 E ‵tusa mo te Salamo 131, se a te mea ne fakamalosi atu a Tavita ki te kau Isalaelu ke fai, kae e mafai foki pefea o fai ne tatou a te mea tenā i loto i te fakapotopotoga?


Could I really be “a strengthening aid” and not a burden to fellow believers in that land?’ 	 E mata, ka “fesoasoani” malosi atu au ki te faiga o te galuega i lō te fakalavelave atu ki taina tali‵tonu i te fenua tenā?


HISTORY: INVOLVED WITH VIOLENT CRIME, IMMORALITY, AND DRUGS 	 TENA TALA FAKASOLOPITO: NE AOFIA I AMIOGA SOLITULAFONO MATAGĀ, FAIFAIGA FAKATAUAVAGA SE ‵TAU, MO VAILAKAU TAPU


13 Like faithful and obedient Caleb, we will have divine support if we ‘follow Jehovah fully.’ 	 13 E pelā mo te tagata fakamaoni kae fakalogo ko Kalepo, ka maua eiloa ne tatou te fesoasoani o te Atua māfai e fakamaoni tatou o ‘faka‵logo katoatoa ki a Ieova.’


Jehovah told Elijah: “Because he has humbled himself before me, I will not bring the calamity during his lifetime. I will bring the calamity upon his house in the days of his son.” (1 Ki. 21:27-29; 2 Ki. 10:10, 11, 17) Jehovah, “the examiner of hearts,” extended a measure of mercy to Ahab.—Prov. 17:3. 	 Ne fai atu a Ieova ki Elia: “Ka se aumai ne au te malaia ki a ia i aso o tena olaga, me ne salamo eiloa a ia, kae ka oko mai i aso o tena tama tagata.” (1 Tupu 21:27-29; 2 Tupu 10:10, 11, 17) A Ieova telā e ‘tofotofo ne ia te loto o te tagata,’ ne fakaasi atu ne ia te alofa fakamagalo ki a Aapo.—Faata. 17:3.


I thought, ‘She does not show me the respect I deserve, so I am not going to show her respect.’” 	 Ne mafaufau ifo au, ‘E se āva mai a ia ki a au, kae ka se fakaasi atu foki ne au te āva ki a ia.’”


However, since blood can be processed beyond those primary components, questions arise about fractions derived from the primary blood components. 	 Kae ona la ko te mea ko mafai nei o toe vaevae aka a vaega ‵lasi e fa konā ki vaega tai fo‵liki ifo, ko ‵sae aka foki i ei a nisi fesili e uiga ki tamā vaega konā.


Everywhere he went, Jesus “healed those needing a cure.”—Luke 9:11. 	 I so se koga ne fano a Iesu ki ei, “ne fai . . . ne ia ke ‵lei a masaki o tino kolā ne ma‵nako ki ei.”—Luka 9:11.


God requires that we have faith in Christ’s sacrifice. 	 E manako te Atua ke fakatuanaki tatou ki te taulaga a Keliso.


We are confident that this publication will move all of us to examine ourselves and ask: ‘Am I really following Jesus? 	 E tali‵tonu matou me ka fakamalosi atu a te tusi tenei ke iloilo ifo ki a tatou eiloa kae fesili atu, penei: ‘E mata, e tautali tonu atu eiloa au i a Iesu?


Why should we take the words of Psalm 1:1 to heart? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o mafaufau ‵mafa tatou ki pati i te Salamo 1:1?


When it comes to religion, confidence seems to be a thing of the past. 	 Ko kamata o sē tali‵tonu a tino i aso nei ki lotu.


Those words remind Rose that God is pleased with what she does, because she does all that she can within her limitations. 	 E fakamasaua atu ne pati konā ki a Rose me e fiafia eiloa a te Atua ki ana mea e mafai o fai, me e fai ne ia a mea konā e ‵tusa mo ana tapulā.


It is not Scripturally required that marriage mates limit sexual relations to efforts to produce offspring. 	 E se ko te manakoga o te Tusi Tapu ke fakatapulā a faifaiga fakatauavaga a te tauavaga ki te faiga fua o tama‵liki.


Instead of continuing to walk by faith, they allowed material possessions to blind their spiritual vision. 	 I lō te tumau i te ola i te fakatuanaki, ne talia ne latou a kope faka-te-foitino ke faka‵kivi ei olotou mata ki mea faka-te-agaga.


He became like “a nursing mother” to those in the Thessalonian congregation; he was also like a spiritual father.—Read 1 Thessalonians 2:7, 11, 12. 	 Ne fai a ia mo fai se “mātua” ki tino i te fakapotopotoga i Tesalonia; ne fai foki a ia e pelā me se tamana faka-te-agaga.—Faitau te 1 Tesalonia 2:7, 11, 12.


True worth in life is not measured in the number of years one might live or the amount of material things one might possess or enjoy. 	 A te aogā tonu o te olaga e se fua aka ki te aofaki o tausaga e mafai o ola i ei io me ko te aofaki o kope faka-te-foitino e maua ne se tino.


Maria’s father is a widower, and in recent years he has become bedridden. 	 A te tamana o Maria e seai sena avaga, kae i tausaga fakamuli nei ko moe fua tou tagata i luga i te moega ona ko te masaki.


Remember, Jehovah wants to prolong our life forever in his new world, where thornlike problems will never beset us again. 	 Masaua, me e manako a Ieova ke ola tatou ki te se-gata-mai i tena lalolagi fou, telā ka se toe maua ne tatou a fakalavelave kolā e fakalogo‵mae mai.


MORE CHANGES IN A SATISFYING CAREER 	 NISI ‵FULIGA E UKE ATU I SE GALUEGA FAKAFIAFIA


Could you arrange your affairs so as to experience similar joy more often? 	 E mata, e mafai ne koe o fakatoka faka‵lei se fakasologa o au mea e fai ko te mea ke uke atu a taimi e paenia lagolago ei koe?


17 We also have Bible-based publications containing information that strengthens our confidence in Jehovah. 	 17 Te lua o mea, e maua ne tatou a tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu kolā e maua i ei a fakamatalaga kolā e fakamalosi aka i ei ‵tou loto tali‵tonu ki a Ieova.


One possibility is that this child was the “Immanuel” referred to by Isaiah.* In Bible times, an infant might be given one name at birth, perhaps to commemorate a special event, but be known by his parents and relatives by another name. 	 A te tamaliki tenei ko te “Emanuelu” telā ne fakasino atu ki ei a Isaia.* I taimi o te Tusi Tapu, e masani o tuku atu se igoa ki te pepe fatoā fanau mai, kāti ke fakamasaua i ei a tena fanau mai, kae e takutaku eiloa ne ana mātua mo kāiga ki se igoa fakaa‵tea.


Are these consuming time that you previously devoted to spiritual pursuits? 	 E mata, ko fakaaoga ne koe a taimi konei kolā e tuku fakapitoa muamua eiloa ne koe mō mea faka-te-agaga?


WHAT ARE THE LESSONS FOR US? 	 NE A MEA AOGA E MAUA NE TATOU MAI I EI?


“WE LIVE in a trailer on a farm. By keeping our life simple, we have more time to reach people with the good news. 	 E uke atu mā avanoaga ke fakaoko atu te tala ‵lei ki tino, me ko fakafaigofie ne maua te ma olaga.


On an individual level, many are tempted to want the things that their neighbors flaunt. 	 E ‵tusa mo tulaga o tino takitokotasi, e tokouke a tino ne fakaosoosogina ke ma‵nako ki mea kolā e fakamata‵mata ki ei olotou tuakoi.


They do this by means of a topical study of the Scriptures. 	 E fai ne latou te mea tenā mai te sukesuke ki mataupu takitasi mai te Tusi Tapu.


The disciples continued to praise God publicly and zealously, with good results.—Acts 2:4, 11, 41, 46, 47. 	 Ne tumau eiloa a soko i te ‵viki atu ki te Atua mo te loto finafinau kae ne maua i ei a ikuga ‵lei.—Galuega 2:4, 11, 41, 46, 47.


Display True Love for Others 	 Fakaasi Atu te Alofa Tonu ki Nisi Tino


Therefore, this article will answer three questions: How do the cities of refuge reveal Jehovah’s mercy? 	 Tela la, ka tali mai ne te mataupu tenei a fesili e tolu konei: E fakaasi mai pefea ne fa‵kai faka‵lafi a te alofa fakamagalo o Ieova?


You will find this very upbuilding, and both you and they will be even more motivated to let the light of truth shine. 	 Ka aoga malosi ‵ki a te mea tenei ki a koe, kae ka fakamalosi foki ki tino ma‵tua ke maina atu te lotou mainaga e uiga ki te munatonu.


He modestly spoke that way so that his hearers would know that what he said was coming from Jehovah and was not the product of his own intellect or wisdom.—John 8:28. 	 Ne faipati a ia i se auala telā e mafai o iloa ne ana tino fakalogo‵logo i pati e fai ne ia ne mai i a Ieova kae sē ko tena iloa io me ko tena poto.—Ioa. 8:28.


15 Jehovah can sustain us “upon a divan of illness,” as he did David. 	 15 E mafai o fesoasoani mai a Ieova “manafai e ma‵saki” tatou, e pelā mo te mea ne fai ne ia ki a Tavita.


They strive to imitate his qualities and actions to such an extent that they become a reflection—even if imperfect—of their Master.—1 Thessalonians 1:6. 	 E taumafai latou o fakaakoako ki ana uiga mo ana faifaiga ki se tulaga telā e mafai ei ne latou o fai mo fai se ata o te lotou Pule—faitalia te lotou sē ‵lei katoatoa.—1 Tesalonia 1:6.


(James 1:5) Do you include such matters in your petitions to Jehovah? 	 (Iakopo 1:5) E mata, e aofia ne koe a mea konei i au ‵talo ki a Ieova?


What a faith-strengthening experience the transfiguration vision is for Peter, James, and John! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te lasi o te fakamalosiga ne maua ne Petelu, Iakopo mo Ioane mai te fakaasiga tenā o te ‵fuliga o foliga o Iesu!


For everyone asking receives, and everyone seeking finds, and to everyone knocking it will be opened.”—Matt. 7:7, 8. 	 So se tino e akai atu, e tuku mai ki a ia; a ia telā e salasala atu, e maua ne ia; a ia foki telā e tukituki atu, e ‵tala mai ki a ia.”—Mataio 7:7, 8.


• Why is it especially important to be merciful to fellow believers? 	 • Kaia e tāua malosi ei ke fakaasi atu te alofa ‵nau ki ‵tou taina tali‵tonu?


(Philippians 1:14) By making such a choice, some have even been able to contribute to legal victories in their land.* 	 (Filipi 1:14) Mai te faiga o te filifiliga tenā, ko oti ne manumalo a nisi tino i fono fakamasino kolā ne fai i olotou fenua.*


Family Worship evenings, daily text discussions, and similar occasions provide excellent opportunities for introducing study skills to your children. 	 A te Tapuakiga a Kāiga i afiafi, sau‵talaga ki te tusi siki mō te aso, mo fakatokaga tai ‵pau penā e tuku mai i ei a avanoaga ke fakamasani atu a ‵tou tamaliki ke iloa ne latou o sukesuke.


Analysis of this artifact and its inscription confirms its authenticity. 	 E fakatalitonu mai a te ‵tonu o te mea tenei i te tusitusiga mo te iloiloga ne fai ki ei.


(John 10:16; Matthew 25:34) What a heartwarming reward awaits us if we reject “the voice of strangers”! 	 (Ioane 10:16; Mataio 25:34) Ko oko eiloa i te fakafiafia o te taui ka maua ne tatou māfai e ‵teke atu tatou ki ‘leo o tino fakaa‵tea’!


Cherish your hope, ponder over it, make it real in your mind and heart—and share it generously with others! (1 Tim. 4:15, 16; 1 Pet. 3:15) That way, you can be sure that you will not pass away with this condemned old world. 	 Fakatāua tou fakamoemoega, mafaufau ‵loto ki ei, kae faka‵mautakitaki faka‵lei i tou mafaufau mo tou loto—kae ke fakaasi atu foki mo te kaimalie ki nisi tino! (1 Timo. 4:15, 16; 1 Pe. 3:15) I te faiga tenā, e mafai eiloa o mautinoa i a koe me ka se fakaseai fakatasi atu koe mo te lalolagi mua kae masei tenei.


Who has created these things? 	 Ko oi ne faite ne ia a fetu kona e lavea ne koe?


As we note in the “Imitate Their Faith” article in this issue, Isaac was still grieving over the loss of his mother, Sarah, three years after her death.—Genesis 24:67. 	 E pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te mataupu ko te “Fakaakoako ki te Lotou Fakatuanaki” i te lōmiga tenei, koi loto mafatia eiloa a Isaako i te mate o tena mātua, ko Sala i te tolu tausaga mai tua ifo i ei.—Kenese 24:67.


Why should husbands study examples of how Jesus treated women? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei mo tāgata a‵vaga o iloilo faka‵lei a faifaiga a Iesu ki fāfine?


How do you think Jehovah feels when he observes our eagerness to draw close to him and his Son? 	 Se a tau faka‵tau, ka pefea a lagonaga o Ieova māfai e lavea ne ia tatou e ma‵nako o fakapili‵pili atu ki a ia mo tena Tama?


It explains: “He is the King of those who rule as kings and Lord of those who rule as lords, the one alone having immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see.” (1 Tim. 6:14-16) Indeed, what other king has ever voluntarily died as a ransom for our sins? 	 Ko ia foki ko te Aliki o latou kolā ka pule e pelā me ne aliki. Ko ia fua e tokotasi telā e se mafai o mate, kae e nofo i te mainaga telā e se mafai o oko ki ei a tino, kae e seai se tino kai lavea io me e mafai o lavea ne ia.” (1 Timo. 6:14-16) E mata, e isi aka se tupu ne loto fiafia o tuku mai tena ola e pelā me se togiola mō ‵tou agasala?


(Psalm 110:2) Then, according to Daniel 2:44, the Kingdom would “crush and put an end” to all human governments, and it would stand forever. 	 (Salamo 110:2) Kae e ‵tusa mo te Tanielu 2:44, ka “fakatakavale” ne te Malo tenā a malo o tagata katoa, kae ka tumau ki te se-gata-mai.


For weeks on end, every morning and every evening, the Philistine giant Goliath taunted the army of Israel, challenging them to send a champion out to fight him. 	 I tafataeao mo fakaafiafi o vaiaso katoa, ne kalaga atu sāle mo te fakatauemu a te toa o Filisitia ko Koliata ki te kautau o Isalaelu ke vau se toa ke taua mo ia.


(Rev. 2:26, 27; 5:9, 10) They will inherit the earth in a far grander way than did ancient Israel.—Matt. 5:5. 	 (Fakaasiga 2:26, 27; 5:9, 10) Ka pule latou ki te lalolagi i se auala lasi ‵ki i lō taimi o te kau Isalaelu mua.—Mataio 5:5.


Why Question Religion? 	 Kaia e Manakogina ei ke Iloilo ne Koe a Lotu?


Does the same principle apply today? 	 E mata, e aoga foki te akoakoga fakavae tenei i aso nei?


No doubt, the righteous will experience increased opposition as the end draws closer. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua me ka gasolo aka o uke a ‵tekemaiga e fepaki mo tino amio‵tonu ona ko te pili mai o te gataga.


• Why should we love those whom Jehovah loves? 	 • Kaia e ‵tau ei o a‵lofa tatou ki tino kolā e alofa ki ei a Ieova?


Overcoming Risky Habits 	 Te Manumalo i Faifaiga Fakama‵taku


22, 23. (a) Why do Christian ministers today need endurance? (b) What wonderful fruitage comes from Christian endurance? 	 22, 23. (a) Kaia e ‵tau ei o kufaki a faifeau Kelisiano i aso nei? (e) Ne a fuataga ‵gali e maua mai i te kufaki o se Kelisiano?


To “retain [the word] and bear fruit with endurance,” we must understand, appreciate, and absorb the Word of God. 	 Ko te mea ke “tumau eiloa [te Muna] ke oko ki te taimi ne fua mai ei,” e ‵tau o malamalama, fakatāua kae tauloto ne tatou te Muna a te Atua.


WHAT YOU MAY HEAR: “The destruction of the Canaanites was a cruel war crime comparable to modern-day genocides.” 	 PATI A NISI TINO: “A te tamatega o tino Kanana se faifaiga fakasauā māfai e faka‵tusa ki te tamatega o tino i aso nei.”


(Matt. 23:4) On the contrary, he kindly and patiently taught others Jehovah’s ways. 	 (Mataio 23:4) E ‵kese mai i ei, ne akoako atu ne ia a auala o Ieova ki nisi tino i te atafai mo te loto kufaki.


How did Jehovah show his acceptance of Jesus as the promised Messiah, or Christ? 	 Ne talia pefea ne Ieova a Iesu e pelā me ko te Mesia telā ne folafola mai, io me ko te Keliso?


(1 John 5:3) Our delight in our pleasant relationship with God grows, and we are grateful that he lovingly instructs us and corrects us where needed.—Deuteronomy 8:5. 	 (1 Ioane 5:3) Ka momea aka eiloa te ‵tou fia‵fia ki te ‵tou va fakataugasoa mo te Atua, kae e fia‵fia foki tatou me e akoako kae fakatonutonu mai ne ia tatou mo te alofa.—Teutelonome 8:5.


15 A good teacher makes his students feel comfortable so that they are eager to involve themselves in what they are learning and are happy to express themselves. 	 15 A te faiakoga ‵lei e fai ne ia ke se ma io me mataku tena tino akoga ko te mea ke maua te loto finafinau ki mea e tauloto ne ia kae ke fiafia foki o fakaasi mai ana manatu.


But this often stands in the way of unity; those who hear the boasting may become jealous. 	 E masani o fakamasei ne ia a te ‵kau fakatasi o tino; a latou kolā e lagona ne latou a pati a tino fakamata‵mata e mafai o loto ma‵sei.


The elders may intervene only if the preceding two steps have been taken and if solid evidence can be produced to show clearly what has happened. 	 E mafai fua o aofia a toeaina māfai ko oti ne fai a mea muamua e lua kae e isi ne fakamaoniga mautinoa o mea ne ‵tupu.


But what do we do when we have to cope with smaller issues of daily life? 	 Kae ne a mea e fai ne tatou māfai ko fakafesagai atu ki tamā fakalavelave?


(Matthew 5:1-11) Jesus helped his followers to see the importance of adjusting their thinking and feelings to God’s standard of what is good and bad and the importance of serving God wholeheartedly. 	 (Mataio 5:1-11) Ne fesoasoani atu a Iesu ki ana soko ke lavea ne latou a te tāua ke fakatonutonu olotou mafaufauga mo lagonaga ki tulaga o te Atua ki te mea ‵lei mo te mea masei mo te tāua ke tavini atu ki te Atua mo te loto kātoa.


In a short time, the size of the branch property had more than tripled. 	 I se taimi toetoe, ne fanaka fakatolu ki luga te lasi o te laukele o te ofisa lagolago.


15 A discouraged person may not immediately feel better or respond quickly to the help we offer. 	 15 Kāti e se ‵lei vave a lagonaga o se tino telā ne loto vāivāi io me talia vave a te fesoasoani telā e tuku atu ne tatou.


Knowing this, the Devil would like to exploit their concern for what people think of them. 	 Ona ko te iloaga tenei, e fia fakaaogā eiloa ne te Tiapolo a te mea telā e manavase ki ei a tino e uiga ki mafaufauga o nisi tino ki a latou.


Overwhelmed, he bowed down and said: “Blessed be Jehovah the God of my master Abraham, who has not left his loving-kindness and his trustworthiness toward my master. 	 Ona ko tena fiafia, ne totuli ifo a ia ki lalo kae fai atu penei: “Ke vikia te Aliki, te Atua o toku pule ko Apelaamo, me ne tausi eiloa ki tena tautoga ki a Apelaamo.


The list could go on and on. 	 Koi fano eiloa te fakasologa.


You too need to keep honing your skills. 	 E ‵tau o fakamata faeloa tou atamai.


18 A third way that all of us prove that we are friends of Christ is by cooperating with the direction provided by congregation elders. 	 18 A te tolu o auala e mafai ei ne tatou katoa o fakamaoni atu me i a tatou ko taugasoa o Keliso ko te faka‵logo ki te takitakiga telā e tuku mai ne toeaina i te fakapotopotoga.


Let Your Hands Be Strong 	 “Ke ‵toa otou loto!


Frank says: “Because of the situation in the world, many people today are anxious about the future. 	 Ne fai mai a Frank: “Ona ko te tulaga ko tu ei te lalolagi, e manava‵se a tino e tokouke e uiga ki mea ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua.


In ancient times, he accepted various animal sacrifices and other offerings. 	 I aso mua, ne talia ne ia a vaegā manu kese‵kese mo fai a taulaga mo nisi taulaga aka foki.


In time, his fine example, as well as that of his family, encouraged me to make a vital decision. 	 E seki leva, ne fakamalosi mai ei ki a au tena fakaakoakoga ‵lei, e pelā foki mo tena kāiga, ke fai ne au se fakaikuga tāua.


“I became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses just as I was completing dental school,” Keith relates. 	 “Ne fai au pelā me se Molimau a Ieova i te taimi ko fakaoti ei aku akoakoga ki mea tau nifo,” ko pati a Keith.


We are free moral agents, and we have control over our thoughts and actions. 	 A tatou ne tino saoloto, kae e pule foki tatou i ‵tou mafaufauga mo ‵tou faifaiga.


Likewise, longtime friendships have been dashed by hurtful remarks. 	 Ke oko foki eiloa ki vā fakataugasoa kolā ne ‵pili ‵ki, ko oti foki ne fakamaseigina ne pati fakalogo‵mae.


(Proverbs 14:30) The Bible also warns: “One isolating himself will seek his own selfish longing; against all practical wisdom he will break forth.” 	 (Faataoto 14:30) E fakailoa mai foki i te Tusi Tapu: “A tino kolā e se ‵lei te lotou va mo nisi tino e ‵saga fua ki a latou eiloa; e se mafai o loto ki manatu o te tokoukega o tino.”


Because he kept his mind focused on the hope ahead. 	 Me ne tuku tonu atu tena mafaufau ki te fakamoemoega i aso mai mua.


The following article will consider why Paul stressed the need for us to pursue peace and how we can be peacemakers. 	 Ka sau‵tala eiloa tatou i te suā mataupu ki te auala ne faka‵mafa mai ei ne Paulo a te manakoga ke kausaki atu tatou ke maua se vā filemu mo te auala e mafai ei o fai tatou e pelā me ne tino faka‵tupu filemu.


His adoptive father, Joseph, was a carpenter. 	 A tena tamana fai, ko Iosefa, se kamuta.


17 About the time that Peter of Bruys was burned alive for daring to criticize the church, a person was born who would later have a powerful influence on the spread of Bible truth. 	 17 I te vaitaimi telā ne tamate ei a Petelu mai Bruys, kae ne fanau mai i ei se tino telā ne lasi ‵ki tena fakamalosiga ki te fakasalalauatuga o te munatonu mai te Tusi Tapu.


We may have noticed that new immigrants are sometimes shy and stay by themselves. 	 E mafai o lavea ne tatou i tino ‵fou mai fenua fakaa‵tea e mafai o ‵ma kae ‵nofo loa i a latou.


The all-important issue that Satan raised, then, was that of the rightfulness of Jehovah’s sovereignty. 	 A te fesili tāua telā ne fakasae aka ne Satani ko te ‵tonu o te pulega sili a Ieova.


The Enciclopedia Hispánica likewise notes: “The date of December 25 for the celebration of Christmas is not the result of a strict chronological anniversary but, rather, of the Christianization of the festivals of the winter solstice that were celebrated in Rome.” 	 E fai mai foki te Enciclopedia Hispánica: “A te aso ko Tesema 25 telā e fakamanatu ei te Kilisimasi e se fakavae ki te aso tonu telā ne fanau ei a Iesu kae, ko te faiga fua o te aso fakamanatu o te toe fanaumaiga o te la telā e fakamanatu sāle i Loma ke fai mo fai se aso fakamanatu faka-Kelisiano.”


Let us never be like the unfaithful ones of Judah, who ‘drew back from following Jehovah,’ becoming indifferent and no longer searching for him or seeking his guidance. 	 Ke mo a eiloa ma fai tatou pelā mo tino sē fakamaoni i Iuta, kolā ‘ko fulitua atu ki a Ieova kae e se tautali ki a ia,’ mai i te sē fia‵fia mo te sē toe fia ‵sala atu ki tena takitakiga.


What helped them? 	 Ne mafai pefea o fai ne lāua te mea tenei?


(Ephesians 4:17-19) Still another might be prone to take offense at the imperfections of fellow believers. 	 (Efeso 4:17-19) Kāti ka ita vave a te suā Kelisiano ki vāivāiga o ana taina tali‵tonu.


Long-Suffering for the Sake of His Name 	 Ne Kufaki ke Taku‵Leia Tena Igoa


He supported true worship and gave helpful direction. 	 Ne ‵lago atu tou tagata ki te tapuakiga tonu kae tuku atu a fakatakitakiga aoga.


Benefit by Pursuing Spiritual Values 	 Mea Aogā e Maua Mai te ‵Sala Atu ki Mea Tāua Faka-te-Agaga


(Psalm 49:16, 17) Noteworthy, then, is Paul’s wise advice: “Give orders to those who are rich in the present system of things not to be high-minded, and to rest their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who furnishes us all things richly for our enjoyment.”—1 Timothy 6:17. 	 (Salamo 49:16, 17) E tāua foki a pati ‵poto konei a Paulo: “Fakatonu ki tino kola e mauko‵loa i mea o te olaga nei ke se fakamata‵mata, ka ke se tuku atu foki olotou fakamoemoega ki mea e gata i lalo nei te lotou aoga, ka ke tuku atu olotou fakamoemoega ki te Atua, tela e alofa o tuku mai ne ia a mea katoa e manuia ei tatou.”—1 Timoteo 6:17.


Think about how heartrending it must have been for him to bind Isaac’s hands and feet and have him lie on the altar that Abraham himself had built. 	 Mafaufau la ki te logo‵mae ne ‵tau o maua ne ia i te taimi ne saisai ei ne ia a lima mo vae o Isaako kae fakamoe ne ia i luga i te fatafaitaulaga telā ne faite ne ia.


• What examples of God’s wonderful works highlighted in Job chapters 37-41 impressed you? 	 • Ne a fakaakoakoga e uiga ki faifaiga fakaofoofogia a te Atua i te Iopu mataupu e 37-41 ne fakaofoofogia ki a koe?


I told the Witness who was studying with me that I really wanted to make one more album and that after doing that, I would seriously apply Bible principles in my life. 	 Ne fai atu au ki te Molimau telā e a‵koga fakatasi mo au me e manako malosi au ke toe tasi taku album pese kae mai tua i konā, ka fakagalue tonu ne au a fakatakitakiga fakavae mai i te Tusi Tapu i toku olaga.


Instead, we should regularly gather with those who strive always to let their Yes mean Yes.—Heb. 10:24, 25. 	 Kae ‵tau mo tatou o ‵kau fakatasi faeloa mo latou kolā e taumafai eiloa o fakauiga te lotou Ao ki te Ao.—Epelu 10:24, 25.


According to the Hebrew Scriptures, God told the nation of Israel: “I am Jehovah; I have not changed.” 	 E ‵tusa mo te Tusi Tapu i te ‵Gana Epelu, ne fai atu te Atua ki te fenua ko Isalaelu: “Au ko [Ieova] te Aliki, kae e se mafai eiloa au o mafuli.”


He watched them at play in the marketplace and used aspects of their behavior in his teaching. 	 Ne maimoa a ia ki a latou e ta‵fao i te maketi kae ne fakaaogā ne ia a nisi uiga o latou i ana akoakoga.


(Matthew 24:14; 28:19, 20) Such a course is sure to bring us true happiness, for the Scriptures promise: “He who peers into the perfect law that belongs to freedom and who persists in it, this man, because he has become, not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, will be happy in his doing it.”—James 1:25. 	 (Mataio 24:14; 28:19, 20) Ka aumai ne te tautali atu ki mea konā a te fiafia tonu, me e folafola mai a te Tusi Tapu: “Ka ko te tino e tausi faka‵lei ki te tulafono e fakakatoatoa ne ia te ‵lei, tela ko te tulafono o te saolotoga, kae ola foki i ei a ia, kae se na ko te fakalogologo fua ki ei ko puli ei i a ia, kae e tausi fakamaoni eiloa ki ei, i te fai ne ia a mea e fakatonu mai. A te tino tena ka fakamanuia ne te Atua i ana mea e fai.”—Iakopo 1:25.


(Colossians 3:23) When we earnestly and zealously do all we can in his service, God blesses us richly.—Proverbs 10:22. 	 (Kolose 3:23) Kafai e fai ne tatou so se mea e mafai o fai i te tavini atu ki a ia mo te loto kātoa, e fakamanuia eiloa ne te Atua tatou.—Faataoto 10:22.


No, he naturally trusts his parents to handle such matters, imperfect though they are. 	 Ikai, ka talitonu katoatoa a ia ki ana mātua faitalia me sē ‵lei katoatoa laua.


7 Jesus said: “Go . . . make disciples of people . . . teaching them.” 	 7 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “Olo . . . ke fai a tino i ei mo oku soko . . . akoako atu latou.”


(Colossians 3:14) Hence, relationships bound by such love are both secure and happy despite the imperfections of the individuals. 	 (Kolose 3:14) Tela la, a fesokotakiga ‵pili kolā e fakavae ki te alofa tenei e maua loa i ei te tokagamalie mo te fiafia, faitalia a vāivāiga o tino taki tokotasi.


(1 Corinthians 15:52) Will all the anointed receive their heavenly reward before the war of Armageddon? 	 (1 Kolinito 15:52) E mata, ka maua ne tino fakaekegina katoa te lotou taui i te lagi mai mua o te taua o Amaketo?


With a good attitude, one can be happy even in quite difficult situations. 	 Kafai e maua ne se tino a uiga ‵lei, e mafai o loto malie a ia i tulaga faiga‵ta.


Willie and Liz Sneddon What Willie said upset my mother because she knew that her father was a good man. 	 Ne fanoanoa toku mātua i pati a Willie me ne iloa ne tou fafine me i tena tamana se tagata ‵lei.


(2 Tim. 3:1-5) Many Christians today come from painful family backgrounds, but they have built close friendships with Jehovah. 	 (2 Timo. 3:1-5) E tiga eiloa e puti aka te tokoukega o Kelisiano i aso nei i loto i kāiga kolā e fe‵paki mo logo‵maega e uke, kae ne mafai eiloa o ati aka ne latou se va fakataugasoa ‵pili mo Ieova.


Above all, cherish your privilege of praising God and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.*—Ps. 145:1, 2; Isa. 43:10-12. 	 Mai mea katoa, ke fakatāua malosi ne koe a te tauliaga ke ‵viki atu ki te Atua kae folafola atu a te tala ‵lei o te Malo e pelā me se tokotasi o Molimau a Ieova.*—Salamo 145:1, 2; Isaia 43:10-12.


RAISE CHILDREN IN THE DISCIPLINE OF JEHOVAH 	 PUTI AKA TAMA‵LIKI I FAKATAKITAKIGA A IEOVA


“Jehovah is guarding all those loving him, but all the wicked ones he will annihilate.”—PSALM 145:20. 	 “E puipui ne ia latou katoa kolā e a‵lofa ki a ia, kae ka fakamalaia ne ia a tino amio ma‵sei.”—SALAMO 145:20.


To some people, apologizing or even speaking to an adversary is a humiliation. 	 Ki nisi tino, a te fakatoese atu io me ko te faipati atu fua ki sou fili se mea fakamasiasi.


Today, among professed Christians—even among those sharing the same pews—one can find a wide range of views on such subjects as the divine inspiration of the Bible, the theory of evolution, church involvement in politics, and the sharing of one’s faith with others. 	 I aso nei, ko kese‵kese malosi a talitonuga o tino kolā e fai mai me i a latou ne Kelisiano—ke oko eiloa ki a latou kolā e ‵lotu sāle i te koga e tasi—e uiga ki vaegā mataupu pelā mo te manatu me ne maua te Tusi Tapu mai te Atua io me ikai, te akoakoga tuku taumate o te evolusione, te ‵kau atu o te ekalesia ki mea fakapolitiki, mo te talaiga o talitonuga ki nisi tino.


“For all things I have the strength by virtue of him who imparts power to me,” he said. 	 Ne fai mai a ia: “E mafai ne au o fai a mea katoa konā, ona ko te fakamalosi mai o Keliso ki a au.”


“This good news . . .”—MATTHEW 24:14. 	 “A te Tala ‵Lei tenei . . . ”—MATAIO 24:14.CT100


A faith based on the Word of God, the Bible, informs the conscience, makes it keener in discerning right from wrong. 	 A te fakatuanaki telā e fakavae ki te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu, e takitaki ei te loto lagona, kae e fai ei ke manino ‵lei te kesekesega i mea ‵lei mo mea ma‵sei.


This expression tells us that his thoughts, desires, affections, emotions, and goals in life were not in harmony with what God approves. 	 E fakaasi mai i te tugāpati tenā me ne seki fetaui ana manatu, ana manakoga, tena loto, ana lagonaga, mo ana fakamoemoega mo mea kolā e talia ne te Atua.


King David wrote: “To you [Jehovah] the eyes of all look hopefully, and you are giving them their food in its season. 	 Ne tusi mai te Tupu ko Tavita, penei: “A mea ola katoa e ‵kilo ki a koe [Ieova] mo te fakamoemoe, me ka tuku ne koe meakai ki a latou māfai e ma‵nako latou ki ei.


22 You Can Remain Modest Under Test 	 22 E Mafai ne Koe o Tumau i te Uiga Agamalu Mai Lalo i Tofotofoga


My wish has been fulfilled.” 	 Kaia e manakogina ei te loto pulea, ke oko foki eiloa ki tino a‵vaga?


How does that understanding affect our view of our ministry? 	 E pokotia pefea ‵tou kilokiloga e uiga ki ‵tou galuega talai i te mainaga tenā?


Do you admire or approve of anyone who at the first sign of dissent simply crushes all opposition because he has the power to do so? 	 E mata, e fiafia koe ki se tino telā e fakaseai fakavave atu ne ia a tino ‵teke ona ko te mea e isi sena malosi ke fai penā?


In attacking Judah and Jerusalem, it “will actually become guilty” of doing injury to God’s people. 	 I te osoatuga ki Iuta mo Ielusalema, ka agasala latou i te fakapa‵kia atu ki tino o te Atua.


He “kept humbling himself greatly” and “kept praying” to God (as depicted on page 21). 	 Ne tumau eiloa a ia i ‘te fakamolemole atu mo te loto maulalo’ kae ‘talo atu faeloa’ ki te Atua (e pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te itulau e 21).


In this regard, consider another of Jehovah’s laws to ancient Israel. 	 I te feitu tenei, mafaufau la ki nisi tulafono a Ieova ki te kau Isalaelu.


14 True Christians today have equally powerful reasons for not shrinking back. 	 14 E ‵pau eiloa a pogai mautinoa mō Kelisiano ‵tonu ke se toe ‵foki ki tua i aso nei.


Rather than charge for this, the apostles were to “give free.”—Matthew 10:7, 8. 	 E ‵tau o fai ne ana apositolo a mea konā “e aunoa mo se taui” i lō te fakamolemole atu ki se ‵togi.—Mataio 10:7, 8.


(Revelation 12:17) As long as we are faithful, there will always be some who are ‘puzzled and go on speaking abusively of us.’—1 Peter 4:4. 	 (Fakaasiga 12:17) Kafai e tumau eiloa tatou i te fakamaoni, e isi faeloa ne tino e ‘fai valevale kae faifai muna mai ki a tatou.’—1 Petelu 4:4.


For one thing, because it is not based on divine wisdom. 	 E tasi te pogai, me e se fakavae ki te poto mai i te Atua.


What should we do if we are offended? 	 Se a ‵tou mea e tau o fai māfai ko fai ne se tino ke ita tatou?


In the fall of that year, he was baptized in water and was begotten as a spiritual Son of God. 	 I te kogāloto o te tausaga tenā, ne papatiso a ia ki te vai kae ne puke a ia e pelā me se Tama faka-te-agaga a te Atua.


The student’s expression changed, and he began to listen to our sister with interest. 	 Ne ‵fuli i ei a mata o te tamaliki akoga tenā, kae ne kamata o saga atu a ia mo te fiafia ki pati a te tuagane.


And how we look forward to the day when the last enemy, death, “is to be brought to nothing”! (1 Cor. 15:26) God’s loyal servants who have died, as well as others, are in Jehovah’s infallible memory and will be resurrected. 	 Ko oko eiloa i te olioli o tatou ki te aso telā ka fakatakavale i ei a te “‵toe fili . . . ko te mate”! (1 Kolinito 15:26) A tavini fakamaoni a te Atua kolā ne ‵mate, e pelā foki mo nisi tino, e masaua eiloa ne Ieova kae ka toe faka‵tu mai latou.


Discipline—Evidence of God’s Love 	 Polopolokiga—Se Fakamaoniga o te Alofa o te Atua


Jesus’ listeners knew how difficult it was to tell genuine wheat from weeds, such as poisonous bearded darnel, which during the growing season has an appearance much like that of wheat. 	 Ne iloa ne soko ‵tonu o Iesu a te faigata ke iloa aka a te ‵kese o saito mai mouku, e pelā mo te lakau poisini ko te darnel, telā e tai ‵pau eiloa ana foliga mo te saito i te taimi e ola aka ei.


(Philippians 1:9; Colossians 3:14) Jehovah never expects from his creatures what they are unable to do. 	 (Filipi 1:9; Kolose 3:14) E se fakamoemoe a Ieova ke fai ne ana tino a mea kolā e se mafai ne latou o fai.


(James 2:25) How wise we would be to imitate her faith! 	 (Iakopo 2:25) Ko oko eiloa i te ‵poto o tatou ke fakaakoako atu ki tena fakatuanaki!


The Christian Greek Scriptures leave us in no doubt as to the identity of the Servant of Jehovah described in those chapters. 	 E fakaasi faka‵lei mai i te Tusi Tapu faka-Eleni me ko oi te Tavini a Ieova telā e fakamatala mai i mataupu konā.


How can we show that we are “ardently desiring” to see “the day of Jehovah”? 	 E fakamasaua mai ne te tugāpati ko te “amioga ‵malu” a te fakamalosiga a Petelu, penei: “Ke faka‵logo koutou ki te Atua, kae sa tuku atu otou olaga ke toe fai ei a manako kolā ne iai i a koutou, i aso koi va‵lea ei koutou.


He felt highly privileged to represent Jehovah and to fulfill this God-given assignment, even though that meant delivering a strong message to an unreceptive people.—Read Ezekiel 2:8–3:4, 7-9. 	 Ne mafaufau a ia me ko oko eiloa tena taulia malosi ke fai a ia mo sui o Ieova kae ke fakataunu te galuega tenei ne tuku mai ne te Atua, faitalia me e fakauiga i ei ki te fakaokoatuga o te fekau ‵mafa ki tino sē fia‵fia.—Faitau te Esekielu 2:8–3:4, 7-9.


When Pablo, another youth who is serving Jehovah full-time, is asked what he considers to be the key to developing a love for the truth of God’s Word, he says: “I think there are two things: regular personal study and zeal for the preaching work. 	 I te taimi ne fesili atu ei ki a Pablo, se talavou e tokotasi telā e galue tumau nei i te taviniga, me se a te mea tāua telā ne fesoasoani atu ki a ia ke fakamalosi aka ei tena fiafia ki te munatonu i te Muna a te Atua, ne fai mai a ia, penei: “Kāti e lua a mea tāua: ko te faiga o sukesukega totino mo te loto finafinau ki te galuega talai.


(Prov. 4:18) So dig deeply into God’s Word. 	 (Faata. 4:18) Tela la, ke na sukesuke ‵loto ki te Muna a te Atua.


So, then, should we listen to apostates, read their literature, or examine their Web sites on the Internet? 	 Telā la, e mata, e ‵tau o fakalogo‵logo tatou ki aposetate, faitau olotou tusi, io me iloilo aka olotou fakamatalaga i te Internet?


18 Being imperfect, we too may at times be inclined to make any one of the mistakes committed by the four kings discussed above. 	 18 E pelā me ne tino sē ‵lei katoatoa, e mafai foki o fai ne tatou a mea ‵se ne fai ne tupu e tokofa kolā ne sau‵tala tatou ki ei mai luga.


Would I flee like Joseph, or would I give in like David?’ 	 E mata, ka tele kea‵tea atu pelā mo Iosefa, io me talia ne au te mea tenā e pelā mo Tavita?’


The Bible shows that Jehovah does listen to prayers today. 	 E fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu me i a Ieova e fakalogologo eiloa ki ‵talo i aso nei.


Granted, on later occasions, Asa acted unwisely. 	 Kae fakamuli ifo ne fai ne Asa se mea ‵se.


How do the media, at times, publish the voice of strangers? 	 E fakasalalau atu pefea i mea fakasalalau i nisi taimi, a leo o tino fakaa‵tea?


Courageously, the Ethiopian spoke: “O my lord the king, these men have done bad in all that they have done to Jeremiah the prophet, whom they have thrown into the cistern, so that he will die where he is because of the famine.” 	 Ne faipati atu a te Aitiope tenei mo te loto toa: “Tou ‵Malu, a te mea ne fai ne tāgata konei e se ‵lei. Ne tuku ne latou a Ielemia ki loto i se vaikeli ke mate i te fiakai, me ko seai ne meakai i te fakai.”


What comfort can be drawn from 2 Chronicles 6:29, 30 and Proverbs 28:13? 	 Ne a pati fakamafanafana e mafai o maua ne tatou mai te 2 Nofoaiga Tupu 6:29, 30 mo te Faataoto 28:13?


“[He is] always exerting himself in your behalf in his prayers, that you may finally stand complete and with firm conviction in all the will of God.”—COLOSSIANS 4:12. 	 “Kae se puli faeloa koutou i ana ‵talo, ko te mea ke tumau koutou i te fai mo tino ma‵tua, kae tuku atu foki katoatoa otou loto o fai te loto o te Atua.”—KOLOSE 4:12.


(1 Thess. 4:9, 10) The Watchtower Study, for example, is tailored to the needs of God’s people. 	 (1 Tesa. 4:9, 10) E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, a te Sukesukega ki Te Faleleoleo Maluga e fetaui ‵lei mo manakoga o tino o te Atua.


They could hardly believe that a man would waste his life—and the lives of his family—in such a foolish endeavor. 	 E se malamalama latou me kaia e fakamāumāu ei te olaga o se tagata—mo olaga o tena kāiga—ki se galuega valea penā.


[Box on page 6, 7] 	 [Pokisi i te itulau e 6, 7]


What did Solomon discover regarding the possessing of wealth? 	 Se a te mea ne iloa aka ne Solomona e uiga ki te mauaga o koloa?


Walking by faith means that we keep busy in the Kingdom work, with full trust in Jehovah’s promises.—1 Corinthians 15:58. 	 A te ola i te fakatuanaki ko te fakalavelave faeloa i te faiga o te galuega o te Malo, fakatasi mo te talitonu katoatoa ki folafolaga a Ieova.—1 Kolinito 15:58.


16 Granted, not all will accept the truth. 	 16 E tonu, ka se talia ne tino katoa a te munatonu.


(Josh. 20:1, 2, 7, 8) Since Jehovah was directly involved in setting these cities apart for special use, we might ask: How does this arrangement help us to have a clearer view of Jehovah’s mercy? 	 (Iosu. 20:1, 2, 7, 8, NW) Ona ko te mea ne aofia tonu eiloa a Ieova i te fakatokaga o fa‵kai konei mō se pogai fakapito, e mafai o fesili ifo tatou: E fesoasoani mai pefea a te fakatokaga tenei ke maua se kilokiloga manino e uiga ki te alofa fakamagalo o Ieova?


Yet, these are the realities of life in this world. 	 Konei loa a mea e fe‵paki mo tatou i te lalolagi tenei.


• How can overseers display a yielding spirit? 	 • E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne ovasia a te loto malamalama?


• How can we heighten our sense of urgency? 	 • E fakamalosi aka pefea ne tatou a te ‵tou matapula‵pula?


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• What does David’s example teach us about repentance? 	 • Ne a mea e akoako mai ne te fakaakoakoga a Tavita e uiga ki te salamō?


Yet, Satan would like to make them his prey. 	 Kae e manako a Satani ke ‵po aka latou.


(1 John 2:15-17; 3:15) This thinking can lead to sinful actions. 	 (1 Ioa. 2:15-17; 3:15) E mafai eiloa o iku atu a mafaufauga konei ki te faiga o se agasala.


They need to know that Jehovah is the “Hearer of prayer.” 	 E ma‵nako ke iloa ne latou a Ieova e pelā me ko te “Tino e lagona ne ia a ‵talo.”


8 The anointed share in Christ’s sufferings and are willing to submit to a death like his. 	 8 E ‵kau fakatasi a te kau fakaekegina mo Keliso i ana logo‵maega kae lotoma‵lie foki ke ‵mate latou e pelā mo ia.


(Revelation 20:13, 14, KJ) Emptying “hell” will mean restoring to life all those whom God judges worthy of a resurrection. 	 (Fakaasiga 20:13, 14) A te faka‵maga o “seoli” mai tino ‵mate e fakauiga loa ki te faka‵tuakaga ki te ola o tino katoa kolā e mafaufau te Atua me e ‵tau o faka‵tu aka.


The Bible likens Satan’s attacks to those of both a young lion and a cobra.—Read Psalm 91:13. 	 E fakatusa ne te Tusi Tapu a osoatuga a Satani ki faifaiga a se leona mo se gata.—Faitau te Salamo 91:13.


What motivated young David to compose some of his psalms? 	 Se a te mea ne fakamalosi atu ki te talavou ko Tavita ke ‵fatu ne ia a nisi salamo?


It gives me much joy to know that today there are six congregations in Armavir and four in Kurganinsk. 	 Ne fiafia malosi eiloa ke iloa atu me ko ono a fakapotopotoga i aso nei i Armavir kae fai i Kurganinsk.


ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 	 Aokuso 8-14, 2011


Could a Perfect Creature Lose Perfection? 	 E Mata, e Mafai o Galo i se Tino ‵Lei Katoatoa a te Tulaga ‵Lei Katoatoa?


Sacred interests must not be overshadowed by material preoccupations or recreational pursuits. 	 E se ‵tau o fakatāua atu ne tatou a mea faka-te-foitino mo fakafiafiaga i lō ‵tou manakoga faka-te-agaga.


How can we provide words of comfort to the bereaved? 	 E mafai pefea o tuku atu ne tatou a pati fakamafanafana ki tino fanoa‵noa?


All Christians who are thus baptized are expected to “keep walking by spirit.” 	 E fakamoe‵moe eiloa a Kelisiano katoa kolā e papatiso i te auala tenei ke ‘takitakigina ne te agaga.’


What about “the original serpent, who is the Devil and Satan”? 	 Kae pefea la a “te gata mua eiloa, ko te Tiapolo tenā io me ko Satani”?


4 How Noah came to know Jehovah. 	 4 Te auala ne iloa ei ne Noa a Ieova.


The apostle Paul here quotes from Psalm 40:6-8 according to the Greek Septuagint translation, which includes the words “you prepared a body for me.” 	 Ne siki mai ne te apositolo ko Paulo a pati konei mai te Salamo 40:6-8 e ‵tusa mo te ‵fuliga a te Greek Septuagint, telā e aofia i ei a pati konei, “ne fakatoka ne koe se foitino mō au.”


(2 John 4) What helped them to endure? 	 (2 Ioane 4) Se a te mea ne fesoasoani atu ki a latou ke tumau i te faka‵logo?


Nearly everyone in the world has access to at least parts of it. 	 Tela la, toeitiiti ko tino katoa i te lalolagi ko mafai o fai‵tau ki se vaega o te Tusi Tapu i olotou ‵gana eiloa.


How could they get to know Jehovah and choose to serve him instead of the false gods their mothers worshipped? 	 E mafai pefea o iloa ne latou a Ieova kae filifili ke tavini atu ki a ia i lō atua ‵se kolā ne tapuaki ki ei olotou mātua?


He is punctual, up-to-date on congregation procedures, and gifted in speaking and teaching. 	 E se ti tuai sāle a ia, e iloa ne ia a faifaiga katoa e ‵tau o fai i te fakapotopotoga, kae e apo foki i te faipati atu mo te akoako atu.


For some, it meant their very lives. 	 Mō nisi tino, ne aofia eiloa olotou ola i ei.


A young man named Samuel has a concern of another sort. 	 E isi foki se mea telā ne manako malosi ki ei te tamataene ko Samuelu.


(Joshua 2:1, 9-11) Yes, what Rahab learned about Jehovah and his deeds in behalf of Israel touched a responsive chord in her heart and caused her to have faith in him.—Romans 10:10. 	 (Iosua 2:1, 9-11) E tonu, ne gasuesue a Lahapa o fai te mea e ‵tau o fai ona ko mea kolā ne iloa ne ia e uiga ki a Ieova mo ana faifaiga ne fai ki te kau Isalaelu kae ne fai i ei ke lasi tena fakatuanaki ki a ia.—Loma 10:10.


The disciples said: “Who really is this, because even the wind and the sea obey him?” 	 Muna a te kau soko: “Ko oi la te tino tenei? E faka‵logo foki te matagi mo te tai ki a ia?”


Job willingly accepted the reproof, admitting: “I have become of little account . . . 	 Ne talia ne Iopu mo te loto fiafia a pati polopoloki konā, i ana muna konei: “Au ko oko eiloa i te ma i aku pati katoa kolā ko oti ne fai.


“Let us, therefore, approach with freeness of speech to the throne of undeserved kindness, that we may obtain mercy and find undeserved kindness for help at the right time.”—Hebrews 4:16. 	 “Tela la, e ‵tau mo tatou o loto ma‵losi o o‵mai ki mua o te nofogaaliki o te Atua, tela e iai i kona a te alofa tauanoa. I konā, e maua ei ne tatou a te alofa ‵nau mo te alofa tauanoa, kolā e fesoasoani mai ki a tatou manafai e ma‵nako tatou ki ei.”—Epelu 4:16.


Such pictures made a lasting impression on me.” 	 Ne fakamalosi mai eiloa ki a au a vaegā ata penā.”


14 Consider the example of Richard and Ruth, parents of three young children. 	 14 Mafaufau la ki te fakaakoakoga a Richard mo Luta, kolā e tokotolu la tama‵liki.


You can assure them that only by being Jesus’ faithful followers can they enjoy true refreshment.—Read Matthew 11:28-30. 	 Ke fakatalitonu atu ki a latou me e mafai o maua ne latou te fiafia tonu mai te fai fua mo fai ne soko fakamaoni o Iesu.—Faitau te Mataio 11:28-30.


Jesus proved himself ready for trials [Picture on page 15] 	 Ne toka faeloa a Iesu mō fakalavelave faiga‵ta


1 and 2 Corinthians 	 1 mo te 2 Kolinito


In his second letter, penned soon after the first, Peter encourages his fellow believers to pay attention to God’s word and warns them about the coming of Jehovah’s day. 	 I te lua o ana tusi, ne fakamalosi atu Petelu ki ana taina tali‵tonu ke ‵saga tonu atu ki te muna a te Atua kae fakailoa atu foki ki a latou e uiga ki te oko mai o te aso o Ieova.


(Genesis 19:14) God’s view of Lot is found at 2 Peter 2:7-9, where we read: “[Jehovah] delivered righteous Lot, who was greatly distressed by the indulgence of the law-defying people in loose conduct—for that righteous man by what he saw and heard while dwelling among them from day to day was tormenting his righteous soul by reason of their lawless deeds—Jehovah knows how to deliver people of godly devotion out of trial.” 	 (Kenese 19:14) E mafai o maua ne tatou a te kilokiloga a te Atua ki a Lota i te 2 Petelu 2:7-9, telā e faitau penei: “Ne fakaola ne [Ieova] a Lota, se tagata ‵lei, ka ko fakamaseigina a ia ne amioga fina lalolagi o tino ofa tulafono. Me i te tagata ‵lei tena ne ola fakatasi mo latou, ne matea kae lagona ne ia i aso takitasi olotou faiga kona, tena te mea ko ‵mae ei tona loto i olotou amioga se ‵lei. Kae e iloa eiloa ne te Aliki o fakaola a tino amio atua mai i olotou tofotofoga.”


What are some lessons about appropriate discipline and effective teaching that we can learn from Jesus? 	 Ne a nisi akoakoga e uiga ki polopolokiga ‵tau mo akoakoga ma‵goi kolā e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai i a Iesu?


Do not pressure your mate to correct the children. 	 Sa faimālō ne koe a tau avaga ke fakatonu a tamaliki.


Expressing joy over reinstatement, May 	 Ke Fakaasi atu a te fiafia māfai ko toe fakafoki mai se tino fakatea, Me


Doing so should be an automatic reaction. 	 E ‵tau o gasue fakavave eiloa i a ia te mea tenā.


His restored people would have dignity “like that of the olive tree,” and they would walk in God’s ways. 	 A ana tino kolā ne toe fakafoki mai ka maua ne latou te ‵malu “e pelā me ne lakau ko olive,” kae ka sa‵sale latou i auala o te Atua.


Well, consider this scenario: Your doctor tells you that he has good news. 	 Ia, ke mafaufau ki te mea tenei: E fai atu tou tokita ki a koe me e isi sena tala ‵lei.


“In the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, the king of Judah,” the word of the Great Timekeeper “occurred to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah.” 	 “I te fa o tausaga o te nofoaiga a Ieoiakimo, te tama tagata a Iosia,” te tupu i Iuta, ne oko atu ei te muna a te Tino Tausi Taimi Sili ki a Ielemia “e uiga mo tino katoa o Iuta.”


What can you do to show your tender regard for brothers and sisters of advanced age? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o fai ne koe ke fakaasi atu ei tou alofa tonu ki taina mo tuagane ma‵tua?


For what two reasons do Christians not simply go along with commonly accepted ways and standards? 	 Ne a pogai e lua e se ‵tau ei mo Kelisiano o tau‵tali fua i auala mo tulaga masani kolā e talia ne tino?


In a similar way, our growth in spiritual matters is hindered if we have personal traits that could disrupt peace with our brothers. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, ko gasolo o faigata ki a tatou ke tumau i te faka‵leiakaga o ‵tou uiga faka-Kelisiano māfai e fakafaigata ne ‵tou uiga totino a te va filemu o tatou mo nisi tino.


Find Security Among God’s People 	 Ke‵sala Atu Ki Te Puipuiga Mai I Tino O Te Atua


16 In Eden, Satan successfully appealed to Eve’s selfish desire for independence. 	 16 Ne manuia eiloa a Satani i ana taumafaiga ke maua ne Eva se manakoga fia tu tokotasi i te fatoaga o Etena.


Jesus encouraged his disciples to have a simple eye. 	 Ne fakamalosi atu Iesu ki ana soko ke faigofie te lotou ‵kilo.


Jesus did not die for the birds of heaven, but he did die for us so that we might enjoy unending life.—Matt. 20:28. 	 Ne seki mate a Iesu mō manu eva o te lagi, kae ne mate a ia mō tatou ko te mea ke maua ne tatou te fiafia i te ola se-gata-mai.—Mata. 20:28.


The apostle Paul wrote to fellow believers: “At present we see in hazy outline by means of a metal mirror.” (1 Corinthians 13:12) Such a mirror would reflect an outline but not all the details. 	 Ne tusi atu penei te apositolo ko Paulo ki ana tino tali‵tonu: “Kafai e ‵kilo tatou ki te kilo, e matea ne tatou me ‵kefu” ana fuafuaga konā. (1 Kolinito 13:12) Ka ‵sae mai fua i te kilo fakatusa tenā a te ata kefu kae e se ko mea liki‵liki i ei.


She was planning to join the millions each year whose marriages end in divorce. 	 Ne fakatoka a ia ke ‵tala tena avaga e pelā mo te fia miliona o nisi tino kolā e fai penā i tausaga takitatasi.


What will be the result for those who belong to Jehovah? 	 Se a te ikuga ka maua ne tino kolā e fai mo tino o Ieova?


16 With regard to Satan’s tactics, we have an understanding that Job did not have. 	 16 E uiga ki togafiti a Satani, e malamalama faka‵lei tatou i ei i lō Iopu.


Toward the end of 32 C.E., Jesus comes to “the frontiers of Judea and across the Jordan,” and again crowds come to him. 	 I te fakaotiga o te 32 T.A., ne fanatu ei a Iesu ki “Iutaia, kae ne ui i te Iolitana o fano ki te suā feitu o te vaitafe tenā,” kae ne toe ua‵lolo atu a tino e tokouke ki a ia.


David had her brought to his palace and had relations with her. 	 Ne fai ne Tavita te tonu ke aumai te fafine tenā ki tena palesi.


Will God Provide a World Government? 	 E Mata, ka Aumai ne te Atua se Malo ke Pule ki te Lalolagi Kātoa?


15 Draw Close to God—“O Jehovah, . . . 	 “Tele . . . ke Maua ne Koe te Fakailoga”


From time to time, we also receive counsel that deals with specific aspects of our conduct. 	 Kae i nisi taimi e maua ne tatou a polopolokiga kolā e fakasino tonu mai ki nisi amioga a tatou.


God “subjected all things under [Jesus feet, and made him head over all things to the congregation.” 	 Ne fai ne te Atua “a Keliso ke pule i mea katoa, kae ne tuku atu foki a ia ki te ekalesia ke fai mo Aliki sili o mea katoa.”


Illustrate how pressing on to maturity can be a protection. 	 Fakamatala mai te auala e mafai ei o fai a te matua ‵lei i te feitu faka-te-agaga mo fai se puipuiga.


The apostle Paul, who belonged to that group, wrote to fellow believers: “You received a spirit of adoption as sons, by which spirit we cry out: ‘Abba, Father!’ 	 Ne tusi atu ki taina tali‵tonu a te apositolo ko Paulo, telā ne aofia i te potukau tenā, penei: “Me i te agaga telā ne tuku atu ne te Atua ki a koutou, . . . ne fai ne ia koutou ke fai mo tamapuke a te Atua, kae i te ‵mana o te agaga e ka‵laga ei tatou ki te Atua penei, ‘Tamana! Toku Tamana!’


That verse identifies one of the wrong practices: They had “taken possession of the daughter of a foreign god as a bride.” 	 E fakaasi mai ne te fuaiupu tenā se faifaiga masei e tasi: “Ne avaga [latou] ki fafine kola e tapuaki ki atua fakaatea.”


(Psalm 63:3, 4) Truly, is there anything that life in this world has to offer that is better than enjoying God’s love and loyal friendship? 	 (Salamo 63:3, 4) E mata, e isi se mea ‵lei e mafai o tuku mai ne te lalolagi tenei telā e ‵lei atu i te alofa o te Atua mo te fesokotakiga gali mo ia?


“By All Means I Shall Have Pity Upon Him” 	 “E ‵Tau Eiloa o Alofa Malosi Au ki a Ia”


One of its most precious blessings is the prospect of everlasting life. 	 A te fakamanuiaga tāua e tasi mai i ei ko te fakamoemoega ki te ola se-gata-mai.


Thus, bad rule had its start when Adam chose the road of independence from God’s rule, totally rejecting His kindness. 	 Tela la, ne kamata ei i konā te pulega masei tenei i te taimi ne filifili aka ei ne Atamu ke tu tokotasi a ia mai te pulega a te Atua, tiakina katoatoa atu i ei te alofa atafai o te Atua.


(Num. 19:11; Hag. 2:13) Such a condition would require them to be secluded during the Passover week and to miss all its observances and celebrations. 	 (Nume. 19:11; Haka. 2: 13) I se vaegā tulaga penā, e manakogina ei ke ‵vae keatea lāua i te vaiaso o te Paseka kae ke se ‵kau atu ki ‵kaiga fakamanatu mo fakamanatuga katoa.


2 Jehovah shows love for his true worshipers in a precious, lasting way. 	 2 E fakaasi mai ne Ieova te alofa ki ana tino tapuaki ‵tonu i se auala tāua kae tumau.


Those who treat one another with kindness and generosity often become close friends. 	 A latou kolā e fakatau fakaasi atu te atafai mo te uiga kaimalie e masani o fai mo taugasoa ‵pili.


No distress has ever come upon me that an hour’s reading has not dispelled.” 	 E seai se fakalavelave ne oko mai ki a au telā e se mafai o fakagalo aka mai i te faitau ki se tusi i se itula e tasi.”


He is our Father, God, and Friend!—Ps. 71:17, 18. 	 A iako te ‵tou Atua, Tamana, mo te Taugasoa!—Sala. 71:17, 18.


Think of the kindness and compassion he displayed as “he took the children into his arms and began blessing them.” 	 Mafaufau la ki te alofa atafai ne fakaasi atu ne ia ki tama‵liki i te taimi ne “puke atu ona lima ki a latou takitokotasi o fakamanuia atu latou.”


Also, the cup in the same way after they had the evening meal, he saying: ‘This cup means the new covenant by virtue of my blood, which is to be poured out in your behalf.’” (Luke 22:19, 20) The remnant, or remaining members of the 144,000 still on earth, are the ones who rightly partake of the emblematic bread and wine at the Memorial of Christ’s death. 	 Ne pena foki o puke ki te ipu i te otiga ne ‵kai, ko fai atu penei, ‘Ko te ipu tenei o te feagaiga fou i toku toto, ko fakamaligi mo koutou.’ ” (Luka 22:19, 20) A te ‵toega, io me ko sui koi ‵toe o te 144,000 i te lalolagi, ko tino kolā e ‵tau o ‵kai ki te falaoa kae inu ki te uaina fakatusa i te Fakamanatuga o te mate o Iesu.


Going to the top of a mountain affords you an elevated view and a place of safety. 	 A te fanatu ki te taulu o se mauga e mafai ei o lavea ne koe a mea katoa i lalo kae se koga foki ke sao koe i ei.


(Ephesians 3:20) Jehovah taught Paul that divine power is “made perfect in weakness.” 	 (Efeso 3:20) Ne akoako ne Ieova a Paulo me ko te mana mai te Atua ‘e sili atu i ‵tou vāivāiga.’


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11 As it turned out, our first parents chose to disobey. 	 11 Se mea fakafanoanoa, me ne seki faka‵logo a ‵tou mātua muamua.


How can a parent put God’s mind in a child? 	 E mafai pefea ne se mātua o tuku atu te mafaufau o te Atua ki tena tamaliki?


According to Amos 4:4, 5, what had most Israelites come to love? 	 E ‵tusa mo te Amosa 4:4, 5, ne a mea ne kamata o fia‵fia ki ei a te tokoukega o tino Isalaelu?


Yes, he was intent on preventing me from preaching. 	 Ao, ne manako malosi a ia ke taofi aka au mai te galuega talai.


When he was on earth, Jesus gathered a group of faithful followers and taught them to live by God’s standards. 	 I te taimi ne nofo ei a Iesu i te lalolagi, ne fakamaopoopo ne ia se potukau o soko fakamaoni kae akoako latou ke ola e ‵tusa mo tulaga o te Atua.


But he who peers into the perfect law that belongs to freedom and who persists in it, this man, because he has become, not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, will be happy in his doing it.”—James 1:22-25. 	 Ka ko te tino e tausi faka‵lei ki te tulafono e fakakatoatoa ne ia te ‵lei, telā ko te tulafono o te saolotoga, kae ola foki i ei a ia, kae se na ko te fakalogologo fua ki ei ko puli ei i a ia, kae e tausi fakamaoni eiloa ki ei, i te fai ne ia a mea e fakatonu mai.


(Isaiah 60:17) In line with these prophetic words, those who serve as Christian shepherds work hard to promote peace among themselves and among the flock. 	 (Isaia 60:17) I te fakafetaui atu ki pati fakapelofeta konei, ne ga‵lue malosi a tino kolā e tavini atu e pelā me ne tausi mamoe Kelisiano ke fakamalosi aka te filemu i va o latou mo te lafu mamoe.


True, not all children grow up to serve God as did Olivia’s. 	 E tonu, e se ko tama‵liki katoa ka tavini atu ki te Atua, e pelā mo tama‵liki a Olivia.


Miguel,* a businessman, notes: “Work gives satisfaction because it enables you to provide for your family. 	 Ne fai mai se tagata fai pisinisi ko Miguel,* penei: “E maua te lotomalie ona ko galuega me e fai i ei ke mafai o tausi atu koe ki tou kāiga.


Is our enthusiasm for the truth ever-increasing, or is it decreasing? 	 E mata, e gasolo aka ki luga a ‵tou loto finafinau mō te munatonu io me gasolo ifo ki lalo?


(Phil. 3:17-19) Whom would Jehovah call to serve as such replacements? 	 (Filipi 3:17-19) Ko oi e filifili aka ne Ieova ke sui ki ei a tino penā?


Explain. “RELIGION Is Gaining Ground, but Morality Is Losing Ground.” 	 “E MOMEA aka te Tokouke o Tino e Olo ki Lotu kae e Gasolo Ifo a Amioga ‵Lei.”


This will put them in line to receive everlasting life here on earth.—Matt. 25:34, 46.* 	 Ka mafai ei o maua ne latou a te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi.—Mata. 25:34, 46.*


Such equipment will be “congealed,” put out of operation as if stiffened by cold. 	 A meatau konā ka “ma‵keke,” ko sē ga‵lue e pelā eiloa me ne fakapoloka.


Consider Jesus’ example. 	 Mafaufau la ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu.


Others Could Have Jehovah as Their Share 	 E Mafai ne Nisi Tino o Fai a Ieova e Pelā me ko te Lotou Ola


Jehovah caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and then he took one of his ribs and “proceeded to build the rib . . . into a woman and to bring her to the man.” 	 Ne fai ne Ieova a Atamu ke moe palapala, tapale ei ne ia te ivi kasokaso e tasi o Atamu, kae “ne faite ne ia te fafine ki te ivi kasokaso tenā, aumai ei ne ia ki te tagata.”


2 Yet, Jesus indicated that his disciples would be humble servants, or slaves. 	 2 Ne fai mai a Iesu me i ana soko ne tavini io me ne pologa loto mau‵lalo.


Consider the context. 	 Mafaufau ki te mataupu saukātoa.


Job trusted in God, not in his riches 	 Ne talitonu katoatoa a Iopu ki te Atua, kae e se ki ana koloa


What can cause pain of heart? 	 Se a te mea e faka‵mae ne ia te loto?


The “proverbial saying against the king of Babylon” came true. 	 Ne taunu eiloa a te “faataoto e uiga ki te tupu o Papelonia.”


(1 Samuel 23:2; 30:8; 2 Samuel 2:1; 5:19) He continued to pray: “Make me know your own ways, O Jehovah; teach me your own paths. 	 (1 Samuelu 23:2; 30:8; 2 Samuelu 2:1; 5:19) Ne ‵talo atu faeloa a ia, penei: “Te Aliki, akoako mai ki a au ou auala; fakaasi mai foki ke iloa ‵lei ne au.


10 Good listening habits are best learned at an early age. 	 10 E ‵lei atu ke fakamasani ki te fakalogologo faka‵lei a koi foliki se tino.


Striking examples of Jehovah’s pattern of dealing with wicked ones are found in the Bible book of Amos. 	 E maua atu i te tusi ko Amosa i te Tusi Tapu te ‵pau o faifaiga a Ieova ne fai ki tino amio ma‵sei.


Take, for example, the words of David recorded in Psalm 51. 	 Ke mafau‵fau ki pati ne tusi ne Tavita i te Salamo 51.


All of Jehovah’s laws are based on eternal, trustworthy principles 	 E fakavae a tulafono katoa a Ieova ki akoakoga fakavae kolā e tumau kae fakatuagagina