To assure her that he was not yet leaving, Jesus told her to stop clinging to him but instead to go and give his disciples the news of his resurrection. 	 Ke fakatalitonu atu ki tou fafine me i a ia ka se fanaka ki te lagi, ne fai atu ei a Iesu ke se taofi a ia kae ke fano o fakailoa atu ki ana soko i a ia ko oti ne toetu aka.


God told them: “This day must serve as a memorial for you, and you must celebrate it as a festival to Jehovah throughout your generations. 	 Ne fai atu te Atua ki a latou: “E ‵tau mo koutou o fakamanatu te aso tenei me se aso tāua faka te lotu, e fakamasaua atu ki a koutou te mea ne fai ne Au, te Aliki [Ieova]; ke fakamanatu faeloa ne koutou i tausaga katoa.”


What should the groom consider regarding the use of alcoholic beverages? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o mafaufau faka‵lei ki ei te tagata fakaipoipo e uiga ki te fakaaogāga o meainu ma‵losi?


In the Bible, the Greek and Hebrew words have the thought of “rectitude” or “uprightness.” 	 I te Tusi Tapu, e fakauiga te pati tenā i te ‵gana Eleni mo te ‵gana Epelu ki te “‵tonu katoatoa.”


(Eph. 4:26, 27) If we do become justifiably angry, an immediate silent prayer can help us to be “cool of spirit,” displaying self-control instead of acting in a way that could grieve God’s spirit. 	 Sa tukugina se avanoa mō te Tiapolo.” (Efeso 4:26, 27) Kafai e isi se pogai tonu ke kaitaua tatou, e mafai o fesoasoani atu a te ‵talo lēmū ke ‘toka faeloa ‵tou loto,’ kae ke fakaasi atu a te loto pulea i lō te faiga o se mea telā e mafai o fakafanoanoa atu ki te agaga o te Atua.


When we accept help and courageously face up to tests, such as hurt feelings or the loss of privileges, we uphold Jehovah’s side of an important issue. 	 Kafai e talia ne tatou te fesoasoani kae fakafesagai atu tatou mo te loto toa ki tofotofoga, e pelā mo te logo‵mae io me ko te ‵galoatuga o tofiga taulia, ko ‵lago atu ei tatou ki a Ieova i se kinauga lasi.


17. (a) What hope did Job express? (b) What does Job 14:15 reveal about Jehovah, and how does this make you feel? 	 17. (a) Se a te fakamoemoega telā ne fakaasi mai ne Iopu? (e) Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i te Iopu 14:15 e uiga ki a Ieova, kae e pefea ou lagonaga e uiga ki ei?


The love is in this respect, not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent forth his Son as a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins.”—1 John 4:9, 10. 	 Tenei te mea e taku ko te alofa: e se ko tona uiga ona ko tatou ne a‵lofa ki te Atua, ka ko ia ne alofa mai ki a tatou, uga mai ei ne ia a tena Tama ke fai mo auala e fakamagalo ei o‵tou agasala.”—1 Ioane 4:9, 10.


When you think of the promises that the true God has already fulfilled and those that he will yet fulfill, do you desire to serve him as did Joshua? 	 Kafai e mafaufau koe ki tautoga kolā ko oti ne fakataunu ne te Atua tonu mo tautoga kolā ka fakataunu ne ia, e mata, e manako koe o tavini atu ki a ia e pelā mo Iosua?


(Philippians 4:12, 13) If we rely on Jehovah, he will help us to succeed. 	 (Filipi 4:12, 13) Kafai e fakalago‵lago tatou ki a Ieova, ka fesoasoani mai a ia ke manumalo tatou.


According to a report discussing challenges for our future, published in South Africa’s Daily Mail & Guardian, “predictions of a new international order made only 10 years ago now seem hopelessly optimistic.” 	 Ne fai mai penei te lipoti e uiga ki mea faiga‵ta kolā ka oko mai kae ne ‵lomi mai i te tusi mai Afelika ki Saute ko te Daily Mail & Guardian me “ko foliga mai pelā me e se tāitāi o taunu mai a fakamoemoega kolā ne taku mai i te 10 tausaga ko ‵teka e uiga ki se faiga fou i te lalolagi kātoa.”


Tender feelings of compassion or sympathy are at the root of acts of mercy. 	 A te loto alofa e fakamalosi aka ne ia a faifaiga o te alofa ‵nau.


While he may be at peace with his own conscience, the Christian must also consider the conscience of others. 	 E tiga eiloa e talia ne tena loto lagona a te mea tenā, kae e ‵tau foki mo te Kelisiano o mafaufau ki loto lagona o nisi tino.


(1 Ki. 19:1-18) Because David was genuinely repentant, Jehovah kindly forgave him. 	 (1 Tupu. 19:1-18) Ona ko Tavita ne salamō tonu, ne fakamagalo ei a ia ne Ieova.


Yes, Jehovah viewed the heavenly organization of faithful spirit creatures as a beloved wife bonded with him as Husband. 	 E tonu, ne kilo atu a Ieova ki te fakapotopotoga faka-te-lagi o agelu fakamaoni e pelā me se avaga fafine fagasele telā e pele ki a ia e pelā me ko te Avaga tagata.


In the twilight hours, his “heart” has directed him, not to just any street, but to one where he knows a prostitute can usually be found. 	 I te afiafi ne takitaki atu ei ne ana manakoga ke sasale atu i te auala eiloa telā e iloa ne ia me e maua sāle i ei se fafine talitāgata.


[Picture Credit Line on page 4] 	 [Te Fakamatalaga o Ata i te itulau e 4]


Listening to God’s voice brought salvation to Noah and his family 	 A te fakalogo ki te leo o Ieova ne maua ei ne Noa mo tena kāiga te fakaolataga


Luke’s account adds that they “abandoned everything and followed him.”—Matthew 4:18-22; Luke 5:1-11. 	 E fai mai te tala a Luka me ne “tiaki ei olotou mea katoa kae tau‵tali atu i a Iesu.”—Mataio 4:18-22; Luka 5:1-11.


WHAT CAN BAD ASSOCIATIONS DO TO YOU? 	 NE A MEA E MAFAI O FAI NE TAUGASOA MA‵SEI KI A KOE?


Still, we know that all members of the congregation can have a share in making the meeting programs as upbuilding as possible. 	 E ui i ei, e iloa ne tatou me e mafai o fai a tusaga o tino katoa i te fakapotopotoga i te faiga o te polokalame i fakatasiga ke aoga malosi.


13, 14. (a) What display of God’s power in connection with Babylon might the psalmist have had in mind? (b) What further great acts of deliverance has Jehovah accomplished? 	 13, 14. (a) Se a te fakaasiga o te malosi o te Atua e uiga ki Papelonia ne masaua ne te faisalamo? (e) Ne a nisi faka‵saoga tai ‵lasi atu ne fakataunu ne Ieova?


The first time that he openly declared himself to be the Messiah, it was to a woman who was not a Jew but a Samaritan, whom the Jews in general would disdain, much less greet. 	 Ne fakaasi atu ne ia i te taimi muamua tena tulaga pelā me ko te Mesia, ki se fafine telā e sē se tino Iutaia kae se Samalia, telā ne ‵kilo fakatakalialia ki ei te kau Iutaia, kae e se mafai eiloa o fakatalofa atu ki tou fafine.


They send a message to Jesus. 	 Ne avatu ne laua se fekau ki a Iesu.


As exemplified by Jesus Christ, obedience is often learned from the things suffered. 	 E pelā mo te mea ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu Keliso, ne tauloto eiloa ne ia te fakalogo e auala i logo‵maega.


8 Developing strong faith requires more than reading and hearing about how others have experienced Jehovah’s blessing. 	 8 A te atiakaga o te fakatuanaki telā e malosi e se gata fua i te faitau mo te fakalogologo ki tala e uiga ki te auala ne maua ei ne nisi tino a fakamanuiaga mai i a Ieova.


IF A FAMILY MEMBER LEAVES JEHOVAH 	 KO TIAKINA NE SE KĀIGA A IEOVA


Military strategists may use propaganda to undermine morale and weaken the fighting spirit. 	 E fakaaoga ne tino apo i te faiga o palani ki taua a tala ‵loi ke fakavāivāi ei te agaga fia taua.


Youths Who Serve Zealously 	 Talavou Kolā e Tavini Atu mo te Loto Finafinau


On what basis could God’s people hope to be liberated from Babylon the Great, and what questions will we examine? 	 Se a te mea ne fakavae ki ei te fakamoemoega o tino o te Atua ke fakasaoloto mai te ‵nofo fakapagota i Papelonia, kae ne a fesili ka iloilo ne tatou?


• When are our prayers like sweet-smelling incense to God? [Picture on page 23] 	 • Ko te taimi fea e fai ei a ‵tou ‵talo e pelā me se mea manogi gali ki te Atua?


Jesus said: “God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.” 	 Muna a Iesu: “Ona ko te lasi o te alofa o te Atua ki te lalolagi ne tuku mai ei ne ia tena Tama fagasele e tokotasi, ko te mea ke se fakaseai atu so se tino e fakatuanaki ki a ia kae ke maua ne ia te ola se-gata-mai.”


(Gal. 4:9) To remain in that most blessed relationship, the Galatians would have to reject the teachings of Judaizers, who were insisting that they observe the Mosaic Law. 	 (Kala. 4:9) Ke tumau i te ‵toe fesokotakiga ‵malu tenā, e ‵tau mo te kau Kalatia o ‵teke atu ki akoakoga a te kau Iutaia, kolā e fai mai me e tausi latou ki te Tulafono a Mose.


The rest of the soldier’s upper body was covered in more strips of iron fastened to leather. 	 A te ‵toega o te koga ki luga o te gatu o te sotia ne tui ki fiti kolā e saisai ki uka.


2 Notice the form of the verb “has been resting.” 	 2 Onoono ki te fakaaogaga o te veape “ne manava.”


What will help us to keep bearing fruit with endurance? 	 Ne a mea ka fesoasoani mai ke tumau tatou i te ‵fua mai a fuataga i te kufaki?


In each of these situations, we face a choice: Whom will we serve? 	 I fakanofonofoga takitasi konei, e manakogina ke fai ne tatou se filifiliga: Ko oi te tino e ‵tau o tavini tatou ki ei?


Jehovah’s Organization Qualifies Us 17-19. 	 E Tuku Mai ne te Fakapotopotoga a Ieova te Atamai ki a Tatou


We will refer to him as Asaph, though he could have been a member of the house of Asaph, the Levite who led the singers in the days of King David. 	 Ka fakasino atu tatou ki te tino tenā e pelā me ko Asafo, faitalia me ne fai a ia e pelā me se tino o te kāiga o Asafo, se tino Levi telā ne takitaki ne ia a tino usuusu i aso o te tupu ko Tavita.


If you truly want to overcome the effect of too much stress in your life, what is going to help? 	 Kafai e manako malosi koe ke ‵kalo kea‵tea mai fakalavelave kolā e iku mai ona ko te manavase i tou olaga, se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai?


(Job 2:3, 4) You also have the satisfaction of knowing that you are responding to Jehovah’s warm appeal: “Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, that I may make a reply to him that is taunting me.” 	 (Iopu 2:3, 4) E maua foki ne koe a te lotomalie i te iloa atu me e talia ne koe a te akai a Ieova: “Taku tama, a koe ke atamai kae ka fiafia malosi eiloa au. Ka isi se tali e mafai o avatu ne au ki so se tino telā e fakamasei ne ia au.”


DECEMBER 30, 2013–JANUARY 5, 2014 	 TESEMA 30, 2013–IANUALI 5, 2014


Moreover, in the Bible, Jehovah offers us additional comfort. 	 E sili atu i ei, e tuku mai ne Ieova i te Tusi Tapu se isi fakamafanafanaga.


No house servant can be a slave to two masters; for, either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. 	 E seai se tavini e mafai o tavini atu ki pule e tokolua; i te mea ka takalialia ki te suā tino kae alofa ki te suā tino; io me galue fakamaoni ki te suā tino kae fakasēaogā ne ia te suā tino.


It is an indication that we are indeed living in “the last days” of which Paul spoke when he foretold: “Critical times hard to deal with will be here. 	 A te mea tenā se fakamaoniga me ko ‵nofo nei tatou i “aso fakaoti” telā ne faipati ki ei a Paulo i te taimi ne folafola mai ei, penei: “Ka isi ne taimi faiga‵ta i aso fakaoti.


MAKING SACRIFICES TODAY 	 TE FAIGA O MEA MO TE LOTO KĀTOA I ASO NEI


They will still keep on thriving during gray-headedness, fat and fresh they will continue to be, to tell that Jehovah is upright.” 	 E lau usiusi kae malosi i taimi katoa. Te mea nei e fakaasi mai i te Aliki e amiotonu; a ia ko toku ‵puiga, e seai eiloa se ‵se i a ia.”


10 It is also good to keep in mind that we cannot remove all problems. 	 10 Se mea ‵lei foki ke masaua ne tatou me e se mafai ne tatou o fakaseai a fakalavelave katoa.


Such a course is risky. 	 E tai fakamataku eiloa a te auala tenā.


19:12—How is it that no one but Jesus himself knows his unstated name? 	 19:12—Kaia e fai ei pelā me ko Iesu fua e iloa ne ia a tena igoa telā ne seki fakailoa mai?


“You Have . . . Revealed Them to Babes” 	 ‘Ko Oti ne Fakaasi Atu ne Koe ki Pepe’


Let us too be alert to opportunities to speak about the Kingdom.—John 2:23; 3:1-22; 4:1-42; Mark 1:14. 	 Ke na matapula‵pula foki tatou ki avanoaga ke fai‵pati atu e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua.—Ioane 2:23; 3:1-22; 4:1-42; Maleko 1:14.


In his book The Dream of Eternal Life, Mark Benecke notes: “Nearly all of the body is renewed several times during the course of a life. . . . 	 I tena tusi, The Dream of Eternal Life, e fai mai a Mark Benecke: “Toeitiiti ko sela katoa o te foitino e fakafou eiloa i a latou i taimi katoa o te olaga. . . .


(John 15:10) Clearly, Jesus felt that observing Jehovah’s commandments was essential to keeping a good standing with his Father. 	 (Ioane 15:10) E manino ‵lei, me ne iloa ne Iesu me i te tausi ki fakatonuga a Ieova e tāua ki te tumau i se tulaga ‵lei i mua o tena Tamana.


I have valuable guidance given me through the congregation that helps me to combat Satan’s awful pressure. 	 E maua ne au a fakatakitakiga tāua mai te fakapotopotoga kolā e fesoasoani mai ki a au ke ‵teke atu ei ki tofotofoga matagā a Satani.


We can learn a lot from some individuals mentioned in the Bible who were real friends but whose friendship was later in danger. 	 E mafai o tauloto ne tatou a mea e uke mai i nisi tino kolā ne fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu kolā ne fai mo taugasoa ‵tonu kae fakamuli ifo, ne ‵tu atu olotou va fakataugasoa i se tulaga fakamataku.


(Mal. 3:14, An American Translation) Led on by materialistic desires, they view God’s purpose as unattainable and his laws as no longer applicable. 	 (Malaki 3:14) Ona ko olotou manakoga fia mau‵mea, ne ‵kilo atu latou ki te fuafuaga a te Atua e pelā me e se mafai o taunu mo ana tulafono e pelā me e seai se aoga.


WHAT LESSONS CAN WE LEARN FROM . . . 	 NE A AKOAKOGA E MAFAI O TAULOTO NE TATOU MAI I A . . .


(Genesis 47:29, 30) Joseph promised to comply with this request, and shortly thereafter Jacob died. 	 (Kenese 47:29, 30) Ne tauto a Iosefa me ka fai eiloa ne ia te mea tenā, kae fakamuli ifo ne mate atu i ei a Iakopo.


“I Was Like a Turtle in Its Shell” 	 “Au ne Fai Pelā me se Fonu”


It also shows that he truly values those who choose to serve him. 	 E fakaasi mai foki i ei me e fakatāua malosi ne ia a tino kolā ne fakaiku aka ke tavini atu ki a ia.


We also strive to help others to grow in faith. 	 E taumafai foki tatou o fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino ke ma‵losi i te fakatuanaki.


What matters most is, not when the end comes, but whether we continue to live a life of faith. 	 A te ‵toe mea tāua e se ko te taimi ka oko mai ei te gataga, kae ko te tumau o tatou e pelā me ne tino fakatuanaki.


Recognizing the Problem of Sin 	 E ‵Tau o Lavea ‵Lei a te Fakalavelave e Uiga ki te Agasala


Will she share in that, or will she try to change the subject? 	 E mata, ka ‵lago atu a ia ki ei, io me ka taumafai tou fafine ke ‵fuli te mataupu?


Keep On Seeking Jehovah 	 Ke Tumau i te ‵Fuli Atu ki a Ieova


20. (a) What happened during King Josiah’s reign, and how did he react? (b) What lesson do we want to take to heart? 	 20. (a) Se a te mea ne tupu i te pulega a te tupu ko Iosia, kae ne saga atu pefea a ia ki ei? (e) Se a te akoakoga e ‵tau o fakatāua ne tatou?


Yet, he was confident that his disciples would have the courage to maintain their loyalty to him despite family opposition. 	 Kae ne loto talitonu eiloa a ia me ka maua ne ana soko a te loto malosi ke fakatumau te lotou fakamaoni ki a ia faitalia a ‵tekemaiga mai kāiga.


And men desire to be respected. 	 Kae ma‵nako foki a tāgata ke fakaasi atu a uiga āva ki a latou.


Paul is permitted to arrange for his own accommodations and is allowed to receive visitors and preach to them “without hindrance.”—Acts 28:16, 30, 31. 	 Ne talia foki ke ‵sala eiloa ne Paulo a te koga mo ana nofo kae ke āsi atu a tino ki a ia kae ne talai atu eiloa tou tagata ki a latou e aunoa mo “se mea e fakalavelave atu ki a ia.”—Galu. 28:16, 30, 31.


A True Father to Baruch 	 Se Tamana Tonu ki a Paluka


Using the Bible, our brother answered their questions. 	 Ne fakaaogā ne te ‵tou taina te Tusi Tapu ke tali atu ki olotou fesili.


My days are filled with meaningful activity, not with an aimless search for pleasure. 	 Ko ‵fonu toku olaga i faifaiga aogā, kae e se ko taumafaiga sē aogā ki fakafiafiaga.


1, 2. (a) Why can we take courage from the examples of Noah, Daniel, and Job? (b) Under what circumstances did Ezekiel write the words recorded at Ezekiel 14:14? 	 1, 2. (a) Kaia e mafai o maua ne tatou te loto malosi mai fakaakoakoga a Noa, Tanielu mo Iopu? (e) Ne a fakanofonofoga o Esekielu i te taimi ne tusi ei ne ia a pati kolā ne fakamau i te Esekielu 14:14?


[Picture on page 28, 29] Like Jehu, all who want to survive Jehovah’s day must take decisive action 	 A te kau atu faeloa ki te talaiatuga o te Malo mo fakatasiga Kelisiano ne vaega tāua ‵ki o te tapuakiga tonu


Let us now consider highlights of Revelation 1:1–12:17, covering the first seven visions received by John. 	 Ke mafau‵fau nei tatou ki manatu tāua i te Fakaasiga 1:1–12:17, kolā e aofia i ei a fakaasiga muamua e fitu ne lavea ne Ioane.


This is inevitable. 	 E tonu eiloa te mea tenei.


(Proverbs 15:30) Thoughtful acts also promote tender affection. 	 (Faataoto 15:30) A faifaiga ‵lei foki e fakamalosi aka foki i ei a te alofa atafai.


What quality did Hagar need if she was to follow the angel’s direction? 	 Se a te uiga ne ‵tau o maua ne Hakala i te taimi ne tautali ei a ia i te auala o te agelu?


Think of this example: When trees are relocated, they experience stress. 	 Mafaufau ki te fakaakoakoga tenei: Kafai e toe fakama‵siki a lakau ki se isi koga, e masani o faigata ki a latou.


11. How did the Law prove to be a “tutor leading to Christ”? 	 11 I senitenali fakamuli ifo i ei, ne fakasino atu a Paulo ki se isi mea telā ne fai ei te Tulafono ke sili atu tena aogā.


Furthermore, we note that this fear, far from being restrictive, was a source of satisfaction. 	 I tafa i ei, e iloa ne tatou me e se fai a te mataku tenei mo fai se amoga ‵mafa, kae se mea telā e fakalotomalie mai.


▪ Possess abundant knowledge.—Daniel 12:4. 	 ▪ Ka maua ne latou te poto lasi. —Tanielu 12:4.


However, serious aspects to consider are: ‘Am I known by God? 	 Kae e isi ne nisi fesili tāua kolā e ‵tau o mafau‵fau tatou ki ei: ‘Ne a mafaufauga o Ieova e uiga ki a au?


It surely was unjust for Adam, Eve, and Satan to misuse the wonderful gift of free will that Jehovah had granted them. 	 Se faifaiga sē tonu eiloa ke fakaaogā ‵se ne Atamu, Eva, mo Satani a te meaalofa gali ko te saolotoga telā ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki a latou ke fai olotou filifiliga.


Jesus never failed to consider the welfare of his disciples—part of his figurative bride—and he made a way out for them. 	 Ne seki fakatamala eiloa a Iesu i tena saga tonu atu ki ana soko—se vaega o tena avaga fakatusa—kae ne ‵sala ne ia se auala ke ‵sao ei latou.


9 Jehovah has lovingly given us principles that work in conjunction with our Bible-trained conscience. 	 9 Ne tuku mai ne Ieova mo te alofa a fakatakitakiga kolā e ga‵lue tasi mo ‵tou loto lagona telā ne akoakogina ki te Tusi Tapu.


Greatly encouraged, Johan continues to serve as an elder, to the blessing of the congregation. 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a mea konā ki a Johan, ke tumau ei a ia i te tavini atu e pelā me se toeaina, kae e maua i ei ne te fakapotopotoga a fakamanuiaga.


If so, Christ will feast with them to their great spiritual benefit. 	 Kafai e penā loa, ka ‵kai fakatasi a Iesu mo latou kae ka maua ne latou a mea aogā faka-te-agaga e uke ‵ki mai ei.


Nevertheless, we also need to discern what is the most important work that we must do at any given time. 	 E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, e ‵tau foki o iloa ne tatou a te ‵toe galuega tāua telā e ‵tau o fai ne tatou i so se taimi.


(Deuteronomy 6:5, 6) This would involve their speech, their conduct—indeed, every aspect of their lives. 	 (Teutelonome 6:5, 6) E aofia i ei olotou pati, olotou amioga—e tonu, penā foki loa mo feitu katoa o olotou olaga.


Nevertheless, a serious accident or a life-threatening illness may suddenly force us to look death in the face. 	 E tiga te feitu tenā, e mafai o fai ne se mea tupu fakafuasei io me se masaki matagā ke fakafesagai tonu atu tatou ki te mate.


But then sisters approach me, give me a hug, and say I look pretty. 	 Kae au‵mai a tuagane o ‵sai mai ki a au, kae fai mai i au e tino gali.


Why not use the time to discuss ways that your presentation might be improved? 	 Kaia e se fakaaoga ei a te taimi tenā o sau‵tala ki auala kolā e mafai ei o tai faka‵lei aka a pati fakatomua a koulua?


[Pictures on page 4] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 4]


He revealed himself to Moses as “a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger [“longsuffering,” King James Version] and abundant in loving-kindness and truth.” 	 Ne fakaasi atu ne ia a ia eiloa ki a Mose e pelā me se “Atua tela e fonu i te alofa mo te kaimalie, e tuai o ita [“kufaki,” King James Version] kae lasi tena alofa mo tena fakamaoni.”


3 All of us today should be interested in what Paul wrote to those first-century Hebrew Christians. 	 3 E ‵tau mo tatou katoa o ‵saga tonu atu ki mea kolā ne aofia ne Paulo i tena tusi ki Kelisiano Epelu i te senitenali muamua.


What can happen if we practice sin? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o ‵tupu māfai e tumau tatou i te faiga o agasala?


Rather, she kept contending by praying with more intensity. 	 Kae ne tumau eiloa a ia i te ‵talo malosi faeloa.


We will never know everything about the wisdom of God’s ways. 	 E se mafai lele o iloa ne tatou a mea katoa e uiga ki te poto i auala o te Atua.


THE resurrected Jesus observes the woman standing near his empty tomb. 	 NE KILOKILO atu a Iesu, telā ne toetu aka, ki te fafine e tu i tafa o tena tanuga telā ko seai se tino i ei.


When we take the initiative to speak to new ones who visit the Kingdom Hall, any initial nervousness and self-consciousness on their part may well disappear. 	 Kafai e mua tatou o fai‵pati atu ki so se tino fou telā e āsi mai ki te Kingdom Hall, kāti ka fai ei ke sē mā io me manava‵se latou.


9 Jehoshaphat ruled as king in Judah during the tenth century B.C.E. He and all Judah faced the threat of the combined forces of Ammon, Moab, and the people of the mountainous region of Seir. 	 9 Ko Iosefatu te tupu i Iuta i te sefulu senitenali T.L.M. Ne fakafesagai atu a ia mo tino Iuta katoa ki kautau ‵kau fakatasi a Amoni, Moapi, mo tino Etoma.


Showing that they had not thought their argument through to its logical conclusion, Jesus replied: “Every kingdom divided against itself comes to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand. 	 I te fakaasiatuga me ne seki mafau‵fau faka‵lei latou ki olotou fakamatalaga ‵teke, ne tali atu a Iesu, penei: “So se malo e nofo mavaevae kae fai taua, e se tumau. So se fa‵kai me ko so se kaiga e nofo mavaevae kae fai taua, e se tumau foki eiloa.


Theories of Prosperity for All 	 Akoakoga e Uiga ki te Maukoloa mō Tino Katoa


(Matthew 6:9, 10) As the only spiritually clean tongue on earth, the pure language is spoken by people of all nations and races. 	 (Mataio 6:9, 10) E fai‵pati a tino mai i atufenua mo matakāiga katoa ki te ‵gana ‵mā tenā, ko te ‵gana ‵mā fua e tasi i te feitu faka-te-agaga i te lalolagi nei.


Consider the following. 	 Ke onoono ki mea konei mai lalo.


When the temple was finished and the ark of the covenant was placed in it, Solomon offered a public prayer. 	 I te otiga ne faite te faletapu kae tuku atu foki a te pusa o te feagaiga ki loto i ei, ne fai atu ei ne Solomona se ‵talo i mua o tino katoa.


How can you reason from the Scriptures in a way that is convincing? 	 E mafai o fakasakosako atu koe mai i te Tusi Tapu i se auala telā e fakatalitonugina?


18. (a) What should we ask ourselves about prayer, and why? (b) What factors affect our heart, and in what ways? 	 18. (a) Se a te mea e ‵tau o fesili ifo ne tatou ki a tatou eiloa e uiga ki ‵tou ‵talo, kae kaia? (e) Ne a nisi mea kolā e pokotia i ei ‵tou loto, kae i auala fea?


(Heb. 12:1, 4) Today, we are in the race for life, and we face opponents who want to distract us, trip us up, beat us down, and snatch away our joy and future rewards. 	 (Epe. 12:1, 4) I aso nei, e ‵tele tatou i te fakatau‵telega ki te ola, kae fakatau‵fai tatou mo ‵tou fili kolā e ma‵nako o fakalavelave mai, sele tatou ke ‵siga, fakavāivāi mai, kae ave keatea ne latou te fiafia mo te taui telā ka maua ne tatou i aso mai mua.


(Philippians 4:8) Sharing in the field ministry allows us to enjoy upbuilding association with fellow worshipers. 	 (Filipi 4:8) E maua foki ne tatou i te galuega talai te avanoaga ke maua se fesokotakiga aogā mo ‵tou taina tali‵tonu.


Jesus Christ devoted his entire ministry to teaching others about Jehovah, “the only true God.” 	 Ne fai ne Iesu Keliso tena galuega kātoa ko te mea ke akoako atu ki nisi tino e uiga ki a Ieova, “te Atua tonu e tokotasi.”


Wise Use of Riches 	 Te Fakaaogaga Tonu o Koloa


Do you feel that the Bible’s view on alcohol use is practical? 	 E mata, e mafaufau koe me e aogā a te kilokiloga a te Tusi Tapu ki te inu kava?


15 What else can we learn from Israel’s Exodus from Egypt? 	 15 Ne a nisi mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai te malaga a te kau Isalaelu mai Aikupito?


Staying active helps Christians to stay awake 	 E maua pefea ne tatou taki tokotasi a mea aogā mai te loto kufaki o Ieova?


Many will rove about, and the true knowledge will become abundant.”—Daniel 12:4. 	 I te taimi tenā, ka tokouke a tino ka [“ua‵lolo atu, kae salalau valevale te poto tonu,” NW].”—Tanielu 12:4.


The Entire Congregation Is Involved 	 E Aofia i ei te Fakapotopotoga Kātoa


What a sobering warning to those who are nurturing an inordinate love of pleasures! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te tāua o te fakamasauaga tenei ki tino kolā e fakamalosi aka ne latou te lotou a‵lofa malosi ki fakafiafiaga!


The example set by some of the first spirit creatures to appear to humans can teach us to endure in a difficult assignment. 	 Ne tuku atu ne Ieova te Atua “a kelupi i te feitu ki te saegala o te fatoaga, mo te pelu afi telā e fulifuli faeloa ki feitu katoa.


God wants humans to live well and be happy. 	 E manako a te Atua ke ola ‵lei kae fia‵fia a tino.


7 All forms of stealing are offensive to Jehovah. 	 7 E masei eiloa ki a Ieova so se vaegā faifaiga kaisoa.


18 Turning now to Jehovah’s kindly dealings with those who walk in the light, Isaiah says to Jehovah: “You have become a stronghold to the lowly one, a stronghold to the poor one in the distress that he has, a refuge from the rainstorm, a shade from the heat, when the blast of the tyrannical ones is like a rainstorm against a wall. 	 18 I te ‵saga atu nei ki faifaiga atafai a Ieova ki tino kolā e sa‵sale i te mainaga, e fai atu penei a Isaia ki a Ieova: “A tino mativa mo tino fakaalofa ne tele atu ki a koe kae ne saogalemu i taimi o fakalavelave. E fakamalu ne koe latou mai afa, pela foki mai i te vela o te ao.


What is your reaction to God’s wonderful works, and how can you help others? 23 Should we not be equally moved? Should not our sense of wonder over God’s grand works move us to speak of him, of what he has done, and of what he will yet do? 	 E mata, e fakamalosigina tatou ona ko te ofo i mea fakaofoofogia e fai ne te Atua ke faipati atu e uiga ki a ia, e uiga ki ana mea ko oti ne fai mo mea kolā ka fai ne ia fakamuli?


The ransom is based on what correspondence? 	 Se a te mea ne fakavae ki ei a te togiola telā e fetaui tonu?


“I prayed with my eyes open,” she recalls. 	 “Ne ‵talo atu au kae koi ‵pula oku mata,” ko tena fakamatalaga.


HOW I HAVE BENEFITED: As a stockman, I hadn’t had much opportunity to converse with people, as there were few people around on the farms where I worked. 	 TE AUALA NE MAUA EI NE AU A MEA AOGA: E pelā me se tino e galue i te faka‵lataga o solofanua, ne seki lasi toku avanoaga o sau‵tala mo tino, me e se tokouke a tino i kogā koga konā ne galue ei au.


In the course of the evening, Jesus told the 11 who remained: “You are the ones that have stuck with me in my trials; and I make a covenant with you, just as my Father has made a covenant with me, for a kingdom, that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones to judge the twelve tribes of Israel.”—Luke 22:19, 20, 28-30. 	 I te afiafi tenā, ne fai atu a Iesu ki te toko 11 kolā ne ‵toe mai: “Ne ‵kau fakatasi foki koutou mo au i oku tofotofoga. E pelā eiloa mo te tukumaiga ne toku Tamana te pule ki a au, e pelā foki taku feagaiga ki a koutou. Ka ‵kai kae inu koutou i taku taipola i toku Malo, kae ka ‵nofo foki koutou i paepaealiki, o fakamasino atu matakaiga e sefulu lua o Isalaelu.”—Luka 22:19, 20, 28-30.


“Disobedient to parents.” (2 Timothy 3:2) “Parents are puzzled to find their 4-year-old ordering them around like he’s [French King] Louis XIV or their 8-year-old screaming, ‘I hate you!’”—American Educator, magazine, United States. 	 “Se faka‵logo ki olotou mātua.” (2 Timoteo 3:2) “Ko ‵numi a mātua i te faka‵logo atu ki fakatonuga a te lā tamaliki ko 4 ana tausaga ki a laua e pelā a ia me ko [te Tupu o Falani] ko Louis XIV io me ko te pakalaga mai o te lā tama ko 8 ana tausaga, penei: ‘Au ko oko eiloa i toku takalialia ki a koulua!’ ”—American Educator, se mekesini i te Iunaite Sitete.


CULTURAL: Many families do research to prepare themselves for their new surroundings. 	 TUU MO AGANUU: E fai eiloa ne kāiga e tokouke a sukesukega ke fakatoka ei latou mō se koga fou.


15 Christians who today strive to imitate Jesus also refuse to be distracted by the pursuit of wealth. 	 15 E ita fitifiti foki a Kelisiano i aso nei kolā e taumafai o fakaakoako atu ki a Iesu ma faka‵lave latou ne te fia maumea.


(Revelation 7:9) What has their zealous activity accomplished? 	 (Fakaasiga 7:9) Se a te mea ko oti ne fakataunu mai te lotou ga‵lue mo te loto finafinau?


WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 5-11, 2016 	 TE VAIASO I A SETEMA 5-11, 2016


Jesus warned of what he called “the disgusting thing that causes desolation, as spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in a holy place.” 	 Ne fakailoa atu ne Iesu a te mea telā ne taku ne ia ki “te Mea Fakamataku, telā ne faipatigina ne te pelofeta ko Tanielu, e tu i te koga tapu.”


• What confidence did King Solomon express? 	 • Se a te loto talitonu ne fakaasi atu ne te Tupu ko Solomona?


The material in this article has special significance for those entrusted with shepherding the congregation. 	 E isi se fakauigaga fakapito o mea i loto i te mataupu tenei mō latou kolā ne ‵tofi aka e pelā me ne tausi mamoe o te fakapotopotoga.


HAVE you said or thought, ‘Who knows what tomorrow will bring?’ 	 KAI fai atu koe io me mafaufau koe penei, ‘Ko oi te tino e iloa ne ia me ne a mea ka ‵tupu ma taeao?’


Jesus gave an illustration in which he likened himself to a man who “traveled to a distant land to secure kingly power,” or to “secure a kingdom.” 	 Ne fai mai ne Iesu se tala fakatusa kae ne faka‵pau ne ia a ia ki se tagata telā e fano “ki se fenua ‵mao atu ke fai a ia mo tupu.”


19 When we feel discouraged, whether because of opposition or other unpleasant circumstances, Jehovah’s words to the repatriated Jews can be a source of strength. 	 19 Kafai ko loto vāi‵vāi tatou, faitalia me e fai penā ona ko ‵tekemaiga io me ko tulaga faiga‵ta, e mafai o maua ne tatou se loto malosi mai i pati a Ieova ki tino Iutaia kolā ne toe ‵foki atu ki te lotou fenua.


This hope is essential if we are to endure persecution. 	 E tāua ‵ki eiloa a te fakamoemoega tenei māfai e kufaki tatou i fakasauaga.


Until then, Satan will continue to use “the things in the world” to tempt us, as he tempted both Eve and Jesus. 	 Ke oko atu ki te taimi tenā, ka fakaaoga faeloa ne Satani “a mea o te lalolagi” ke tofotofo ei tatou, e pelā mo te tofotofoga ne ia a Eva mo Iesu.


Jehovah’s way of ruling stands vindicated! 	 Ko oti ne fakamaluga aka a te vaegā pulega a Ieova!


Did it become the mighty Catholic Church? 	 E mata, ne fai mo fai te Lotu Katolika takutakua?


On that truly warm note, the inspired book of Acts concludes. 	 Ne fakaoti eiloa a te tusi ko galuega ki pati fakamafanafana konā.


Righteousness and Salvation 	 Te Amiotonu mo te Fakaolataga


As the accounts of Frieda and Ádám show, they applied the Bible’s counsel: “Do not let yourself be conquered by the evil, but keep conquering the evil with the good.” 	 E ‵tusa mo te tala o Frieda mo Ádám ne fakaaogā ne latou a fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu: “Ke se fakatakavale koe ne te masei; ka ke fakatakavale ne koe te masei ki te ‵lei.”


No. 5 Freedom Rome Granted Jews in Judea, Oct. God Answer All Prayers? 	 Te Saolotoga ne Tuku Atu ne Loma ki Tino Pule Iutaia I Iuta, Oke.


She may have been so distraught because of all of this that she lost sight of what was truly important—their relationship with God. 	 Kāti ne puapuagātia malosi eiloa tou fafine i mea katoa konei telā ne galo atu ei i a ia te ‵toe mea tāua—ko te lā fesokotakiga mo te Atua. Akoakoga mō Tatou:


You may feel as Moses did when Jehovah commissioned him to talk to Pharaoh. 	 Kāti e tai ‵pau loa ou lagonaga mo Mose i te taimi ne fakatonu atu ei a Ieova ki a ia ke faipati ki a Falao.


How does Satan try to deceive us with regard to Jehovah’s standards? 	 Se a te mea e manako a Satani ke mafau‵fau tatou ki ei e uiga ki tulaga o te Atua?


Details of the Messiah’s Suffering. 	 Fakamatalaga ki Logo‵maega o te Mesia.


18 Prayer, meditation on examples found in the Bible, and close association with Jehovah’s people are helping millions right now to gain comfort in all their trials. 	 18 A te ‵talo, mafaufau ‵loto ki fakaakoakoga ‵lei i te Tusi Tapu, te fai taugasoa mo tino o Ieova e fesoasoani atu nei ki te fia miliona o tino ke maua ne latou a fakamafanafanaga i olotou tofotofoga katoa.


(Matthew 9:4; 12:22-30; Luke 9:46, 47) To illustrate: Shortly after Jesus’ resurrection, two of his disciples were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus. 	 (Mataio 9:4; 12:22-30; Luka 9:46, 47) Ke fai se fakatusa: Mai tua i te toetuga o Iesu, ne sa‵sale atu ana soko e tokolua mai i Ielusalema ki Emau.


12. What balanced position regarding human governments does God require of those desiring to have his backing? 	 12 E tiga eiloa e faka‵logo latou ki malo o tino e se ‵kau atu latou ki se feitu.


(Genesis 1:28; 2:8, 9, 15) Their offspring would share in this. 	 (Kenese 1:28; 2:8, 9, 15) Ne ‵tau o ‵kau atu lā fanau ki te faiga tenā.


I was trying to escape my addiction, but they seemed determined to trip me up at every step. 	 Ne taumafai au ke kalo kea‵tea mai mea ma‵sei kolā ne umiti sale au ki ei, kae foliga mai me ne takavale faeloa au i ei.


(See photo on page 10.) 	 (Ke onoono ki te ata i te itulau e 10.)


“The crowds . . . followed [Jesus]. 	 “Ne tautali latou ki a ia.


Maureen “Growing up, I longed for a purposeful life, one that would help others,” relates Maureen, now in her mid-60’s. 	 “I taku tupuakaga, ne manako malosi au ke aoga toku olaga ke fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino,” ko pati a Mau-reen, telā ko ono sefulu tupu nei ana tausaga.


(2 Timothy 3:1-3) To make a real success of their family life, Christians need to exercise the kind of love that Jehovah and Jesus have.—Ephesians 5:21-27. 5. 	 (2 Timoteo 3:1-3) Ko te mea ke manuia olotou olaga faka-te-kāiga, e ‵tau o fakaasi atu ne Kelisiano a te vaegā alofa telā e maua ne Ieova mo Iesu.—Efeso 5:21-27.


Tássos, a Christian elder who regularly comes in contact with Christian youths in such situations, observed: “The unclean speech, rebelliousness, and violent behavior of unbelieving peers may rub off on unwary and vulnerable youths.” 	 Ne fai mai a Tássos se toeaina Kelisiano telā e fesoasoani atu sāle ki talavou kolā e oko atu ki tulaga konei, penei: “E mafai o ‵pisi atu a pati ma‵sei, uiga ‵teke mo uiga fakasauā o taugasoa sē tali‵tonu ki talavou kolā e sē ma‵losi ‵lei kae vāivāi.”


Whole families, including “all intelligent enough to listen,” stood and listened “from daybreak till midday.” 	 Ne ‵tu a kāiga katoa, e aofia i ei “ko tagata, fafine mo tamaliki kolā ko ma‵tua ko mafai o malamalama. . . . mai te tafataeao ke oko eiloa ki te tutonu.”


(Mark 4:21, 22) Jesus was referring to an ancient oil lamp with a burning wick. 	 (Maleko 4:21, 22) Ne fakasino atu a Iesu ki se moli i aso mua telā e ka mai te ‵vae laugatu.


8 Because of obeying such commands, God’s servants on earth today now number some seven million. 	 8 Ona ko te lotou faka‵logo ki vaegā fakatonuga penā, ko katoa nei te fitu miliona o tavini a te Atua i te lalolagi i aso nei.


How can others encourage them? 	 E mafai pefea o fakamalosi atu a nisi tino ki a latou?


Do I view a mild temper as a sign of strength or of weakness? 	 E mata, e kilo atu au ki te agamalu e pelā me se fakaasiga o te tino mafi io me se tino ‵seva?


Frankly, we want them to see that unless it is physically or circumstantially impossible, we will be present at the Memorial. 	 Se mea gali, me ma‵nako eiloa tatou ke lavea mai ne lāua me ka olo atu eiloa tatou ki te Fakamanatuga, seiloga ke ma‵saki malosi tatou io me e se fetaui mo ‵tou fakanofonofoga.


3:5, 27. We should not consider manual work done in the interests of true worship beneath our dignity, as did the “majestic ones” of the Tekoites. 	 3:5, 27. E se ‵tau o mafau‵fau tatou ki galuega kolā e fai ki ‵tou malosi mō te tapuakiga tonu e fai ei tatou ke fatauvā, e pelā mo mea ne fai ne “takitaki” o Tekoa.


Consider the experience of a brother named Peter. 	 Mafaufau ki te tala o se taina e igoa ki a Petelu.


Jehovah Loves Those Who “Bear Fruit With Endurance” 	 A Ieova e Alofa ki Tino Kolā e “‵Fua Mai i ei a Fuataga i te Kufaki”


(Revelation 7:15) That means that they would help in the preaching and teaching work. 	 (Fakaasiga 7:15) Ko tena uiga ka fesoasoani atu latou i te talai mo te akoako atu.


(Exodus 13:6-10) Since it was baked without leaven, it was flat and brittle and had to be broken for distribution. 	 (Esoto 13:6-10) Ona ko te mea e seai se mea fakafete ne fai ki ei, ne pāpā kae pagu‵gugu foki te falaoa telā ne ‵tau o tofitofi aka kae tufatufa atu.


Certain Talmudists interpreted the Scriptural requirement that lepers live “outside the camp” to mean that they should be excluded from walled cities. 	 Ne fakauiga ‵se ne te kau Talmud a te mea telā ne manakogina i te Tusi Tapu ko tino lepela ke ‵nofo i “tua o te fa‵kai” ke fakauiga i ei me e fakatapu latou i loto i te fa‵kai.


8:22-53. What heartfelt appreciation Solomon expressed for Jehovah—a God of loving-kindness, the Fulfiller of promises, and the Hearer of prayer! 	 8:22-53. E pefea te lasi o te loto fakafetai o Solomona ki a Ieova—se Atua telā e alofa atafai, e fakataunu ne ia ana folafolaga, kae fakalogologo foki ki ‵talo!


17 It is similar with Christian ministers today. 	 17 E ‵pau eiloa mo faifeau Kelisiano i aso nei.


There is no proof that any kind of life has ever arisen by chance or ever could. 	 E seai eiloa se fakamaoniga me e mafai o māfua mai so se vaegā mea ola i se auala fakafuasei io me e mafai foki o fai penā.


But if you are tied to that anchor, you will be secure in spite of the stormy problems you face.” 	 Kae kafai e ‵lave koe i te taula tenā, ka saogalēmū koe faitalia te afā o fakalavelave e fetaui mo koe.”


We held hands, and I even prayed, “Jehovah, please, when they get us, may we die quickly!” 	 Ne pikilima māua, kae ne ‵talo atu au, “Ieova, fakamolemole, kafai e oso mai latou, e mafai māua o ‵mate fakavave!”


Similarities Between Jesus and Moses 	 Mea Kolā e Tai ‵Pau ei a Iesu mo Mose


If we have any doubts about Jehovah’s sure promises, now is the time for us to awaken from any spiritual drowsiness. 	 Kafai e fakalotolotolua tatou e uiga ki folafolaga mautinoa a Ieova, tenei eiloa te taimi ke mataala ei tatou mai i te takase‵se i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


How would Abraham deal with this delicate situation? 	 Ne saga atu pefea a Apelaamo ki te tulaga tenei?


The Bible account states: “It became a custom in Israel: From year to year, the young women of Israel would go to give commendation to the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in the year.” 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “I tausaga takitasi e olo atu faeloa a tamafine o Isalaelu o avatu a pati fakamālō ki te tama fafine a Iefata te tino Kileata e taki fa aso i te tausaga.”


Centuries later, Jehovah favored them with light and truth of a most remarkable kind. 	 I te fia selau tausaga mai tua ifo i ei, ne talia ne Ieova ke maua ne latou se mainaga fakaofoofogia o te munatonu.


4 The expressions “the time of the end” and “the appointed time of the end” appear six times in the book of Daniel. 	 4 E ‵sae mai fakaono taimi a tugāpati konei ko te “gataga o te lalolagi,” “te taimi o te gataga,” mo “te ‵toe taimi” i te tusi ko Tanielu.


It denotes a rising from the dead. 	 E fakauiga ki te tu aka ki luga mai te mate.


(Proverbs 4:18) A young man living in Africa learned this firsthand. 	 (Faataoto 4:18) Ko iloa ‵lei ne se tamataene i Afelika me e tonu te mea tenā.


In what way can family heads use their tongue to comfort those under their care? 	 I se auala fea e mafai ei ne ulu o kāiga o fakaaoga olotou gutu ke fakamafanafana atu ki te kāiga?


• How does the field ministry act as a protection against Satan’s attacks? 	 • E fai pefea te galuega talai mo fai se puipuiga ki ‵tekemaiga a Satani?


God expects us to live up to such decisions. 	 E fakamoemoe te Atua ke ola tatou e ‵tusa mo vaegā filifili penā.


[Picture on page 29] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 30]


We were made to live in Paradise! 	 Ne faite tatou ke ola i te Palataiso!


(1 Pet. 1:10-12) The apostle Paul encouraged Timothy to nourish himself “with the words of the faith and of the fine teaching.” (1 Tim. 4:6) By your doing so, you will be in an excellent position to help others spiritually. 	 (1 Pe. 1:10-12) Ne fakamalosi atu a te apositolo ko Paulo ki a Timoteo ke kai eiloa a ia “ki muna o te fakatuanaki mo akoakoga ‵lei.” (1 Timo. 4:6) Mai te faiga penā ne koe, ka malamalama ‵lei eiloa koe i te auala e mafai ei koe o fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino.


Evidently, Rahab was a well-informed woman. When two Israelite spies sought refuge in her home, she was able to relate to them specific details about Israel’s miraculous Exodus from Egypt, even though that had occurred 40 years earlier! 	 I te taimi ne olo atu ei a sipāi e tokolua mai Isalaelu o ‵muni i tena fale, ne fakamatala atu ne ia ki a laua a tala o mea ne ‵tupu ki te faka‵saoga fakavavega o te kau Isalaelu mai Aikupito, faitalia me ne ‵tupu a mea konā i te 40 tausaga ko ‵teka!


What are some ways in which we can ‘sustain our affairs with justice’? 	 Ne a nisi auala e mafai ei o ‘fai ‵tou pisinisi mo te fakamaoni’?


(2 Chron. 20:7; Isa. 41:8; Jas. 2:23) In fact, that faithful man is the only person specifically referred to that way in the Bible. 	 (2 Nofo. 20:7; Isa. 41:8; Iako. 2:23) E tonu, a te tagata fakamaoni tenā ko te tino tokotasi fua ne taku i te Tusi Tapu e pelā me ko te taugasoa o te Atua.


When the brother approached him, the man said: “I’m sorry about what happened. 	 I te taimi ne fanatu ei te taina ki tou tagata, ne fai atu tou tagata: “Ko oko eiloa toku fanoanoa ki te mea ne tupu.


(Isaiah 33:22) He has set the physical laws governing animate and inanimate creation. 	 (Isaia 33:22) Ne tuku mai ne ia a tulafono ke takitaki ei a mea ola mo mea sē ola kolā ne faite ne ia.


(Philippians 2:3) He listens to the suggestions of others, and he is willing to perform lowly tasks in their behalf. 	 (Filipi 2:3) E fakalogo a ia ki manatu o nisi tino kae loto fiafia o fai a galuega fatauvā mō tino penā.


It was both fascinating and sickening, and it left me feeling overwhelmed with guilt. 	 E gali kae fakatakalialia foki, kae i te fakaotiga ne tigaina ei au ona ko taku mea ‵se.


The Devil was ‘walking about,’ seeking to devour Christians. 	 Ne ‘fano sāle’ eiloa te Tiapolo o ‵sala a Kelisiano ke kai ne ia i se auala fakatusa.


In other words, being sincere and of honest heart, Paul repented.—Galatians 1:13-16. 	 Ko tena uiga, ona ko te loto fakamaoni o Paulo ne salamō eiloa a ia.—Kalatia 1:13-16.


In this way he will continue to absorb “the pattern of healthful words” from the Bible and Bible-based publications long after your study with him is over.—2 Timothy 1:13. 	 I te auala eiloa tenei ka talia faeloa ne ia a “faifaiga o muna ‵lei” mai te Tusi Tapu mo tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu i se taimi leva ‵ki mai tua ifo o te taimi ko palele ei tau lua akoga.—2 Timoteo 1:13.


(2 Corinthians 6:4; 11:23) They show lowliness of mind in serving one another. 	 (2 Kolinito 6:4; 11:23) E fakaasi atu ne latou te ‵lei olotou mafaufau i te tavini atu o te suā tino ki te suā tino.


Regarding the ministry of Christ and his apostles, God’s Word states: “He went journeying from city to city and from village to village, preaching and declaring the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him.” 	 E fai mai te Muna a te Atua e uiga ki te galuega talai a Keliso mo ana apositolo: “Ne malaga Iesu i loto i fa‵kai ‵lasi mo fa‵kai fo‵liki, o takutaku atu te Tala ‵Lei e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua, kae ne olo mo te tinoagafulu mo te tokolua soko.”


(Ps. 127:3; Eph. 6:4) Should she follow the custom that to many seemed to be the reasonable course? 	 (Sala. 127:3; Efe. 6:4) E mata, e ‵tau mo tou fafine o tautali i te tuu telā e fai ne te tokoukega o tino me se auala ‵lei?


Imagine how that environment could have affected the conscience of someone growing up in Nineveh! 	 Mafaufau la ki te auala ne pokotia ei te loto lagona o se tino telā ne tupu aka i Nineva!


The record states that “according to their families they went out of the ark.” 	 E fai mai te tala me “ne solo ifo ki tua mo te vaka i olotou itukāiga eiloa.”


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Now Ed tried to apologize so that he could die in peace. 	 Nei la, ko manako a Ed o fakatoese atu ko te mea ke mate a ia mo te filemu.


Irrespective of local circumstances, therefore, when deciding how to act, Christians should pursue a course that leaves them with a good conscience. 	 Tela la, e ‵tusa mo fakanofonofoga i te fenua, kafai ko fai se fakaikuga, e ‵tau o kausaki atu a Kelisiano ki se vaegā faifaiga telā e mafai ei o ‵lei olotou loto lagona.


When he was compelled to feign insanity in front of King Achish of Gath, he composed a song, a very beautiful psalm, which included these expressions of faith: “O magnify Jehovah with me, you people, and let us exalt his name together. 	 I te taimi ne fakaloiloi ei ne ia te Tupu o Kata ko Akisa me i a ia ko fakavalevale, ne ‵fatu ei ne ia se pese, se salamo gali ‵ki, telā ne aofia i ei a tugāpati o te fakatuanaki konei: “Ke takutaku fakatasi atu ne tatou te ‵malu o te Aliki [ko Ieova]; ke tavae foki fakatasi tatou ki tena igoa!


What is “the spirit of the world”? 	 Se a “te agaga o te lalolagi”?


These individuals had opportunity to “repent . . . and turn around.” 	 Ne maua ne tino konei a te avanoaga ke “sala‵mo . . . kae ‵fuli mai.”


So let us “not suffer shock or be terrified” regardless of our trials. 	 Tela la, faitalia me ne a mea faiga‵ta e fe‵paki mo tatou, ke mo a e “ma‵taku io me e loto vāivāi.”


Prejudice is found in every corner of the earth. 	 E maua a te uiga fakailoga tino i so se koga o te lalolagi.


When and where did he live? 	 Ko te vaitaimi fea mo te koga fea ne ola ei a ia?


Their effort has not been in vain because he “is not far off from each one of us.”—Acts 17:26-28. 	 Ne manuia eiloa olotou taumafaiga me i a “ia foki e se ‵mao mai i a tatou takitokotasi.”—Galuega 17:26-28.


Proverbs chapter 31 describes the broad range of activities of a capable wife in ancient Israel. 	 E fakamatala mai i te Faataoto mataupu e 31 a galuega kese‵kese kolā e fai sāle ne se fafine avaga i Isalaelu i aso mua.


“I Dreamed of Becoming a Priest” 	 “Ne manako au o fai mo fai se faifeau”


(Psalm 34:15) The record of God’s dealings with David proves that those words are true. 	 (Salamo 34:15) E fakatalitonu mai te ‵tonu o te mea tenei i tala o faifaiga a te Atua ki a Tavita.


The best Friend a bereaved person can have is our Creator, Jehovah God. 	 A te ‵toe taugasoa ‵lei e mafai o maua ne se tino loto fanoanoa ko te ‵tou Mafuaga, ko Ieova te Atua.


Until 1939, when German forces occupied Czechoslovakia, similar routes existed along the border with that country. 	 E isi ne auala tai ‵pau ne fakaaoga i te tuakoi o te atufenua tenā i te taimi ne ‵nofo ei te kautau Siamani i Czechoslovakia ke oko loa ki te 1939.


(Hebrews 11:6) Soon the great day of Jehovah will arrive and bring an end to all wickedness. 	 (Epelu 11:6) Ko pili o oko mai te aso lasi o Ieova kae ka fakapalele atu i ei a amioga ma‵sei katoa.


● A Long-Term View “Love . . . endures all things.”—1 Corinthians 13:4, 7. 	 ● Se Kilokiloga Tumau “A te alofa, e kufaki . . . ne ia mea katoa.”—1 Kolinito 13:4, 7.


He will guard the very way of his loyal ones.” 	 E tausi ne ia a tino kolā e tavini fakamaoni ki a ia.’


• What does Revelation 14:6, 7 reveal about the activity of angels today? 	 • Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i te Fakaasiga 14:6, 7 e uiga ki galuega a agelu e fai i aso nei?


6 Christlike love is a product of God’s holy spirit. 	 6 A te alofa faka-Keliso se fuataga e tasi o te agaga tapu o te Atua.


For one thing, because before long we may need the offender to return the favor by forgiving us. 	 A te pogai e tasi, ona ko te mea e mafai o manakogina ne tatou a te fakamagaloga a te tino fai mea ‵se i se taimi fakamuli.


King David, for example, not only acknowledged Jehovah’s judicial decisions as true and righteous, as we have seen, but also had a heartfelt fondness and appreciation for them. 	 E se gata fua i te iloaga ne te Tupu ko Tavita me e ‵tonu kae amio‵tonu a fakaikuga a Ieova i mea tau fakamasinoga, e pela mo te mea ne lavea ne tatou, kae ne maua foki ne ia te loto fiafia mo te loto fakafetai ki ei.


Still others have engaged in Kingdom construction projects. 	 Ko oti ne fesoasoani atu a nisi tino i galuega fakatu‵tu kolā e fakaaoga i te taviniga a Ieova.


Maybe their conscience is almost silent on certain issues, yet the voice from within speaks loudly about others. 	 Kāti e se pokotia malosi olotou loto lagona i nisi mataupu, kae e ma‵losi ‵ki olotou loto lagona i nisi mea.


Spiritual Values Bring Rewards 	 E Maua te Taui Mai Mea Tāua Faka-te-Agaga


Let all malicious bitterness and anger and wrath and screaming and abusive speech be taken away from you along with all badness.” 	 Tiaki a uiga fakapiau, a uiga faka‵mae loto, mo uiga fakaitaita. Fakagata te sōna paka‵laga valevale mo te pati ma‵sei! Fakagata foki a uiga katoa o te loto masei!”


Lydda 	 Lita


Our regular meeting attendance manifests our desire to “hear what the spirit says to the congregations.” 	 A te ‵kau atu faeloa o tatou ki fakatasiga e fakaasi atu ei a te ‵tou manakoga ke “faka‵logo la ki muna e fai atu ne te agaga ki te ekalesia!”


What things can strain relationships among fellow Christians today? 	 Mea Kolā e Manavase ki ei i Aso Takitasi


“It took quite a while to work through my grief,” Elaine admits, adding that when lonely, “I even used to go into the bedroom and bury my head in David’s clothes.” 	 “Ko leva ‵ki kae ne kamata o galo atu toku fanoanoa.” Ne fai mai Elani me i taimi kolā ne fanoanoa malosi a ia i te nofo tokotasi, “e masani au o fano ki te potu moe kae kofu toku ulu ki gatu o Tavita.”


If we feel that we could improve in this regard, let us pray for Jehovah’s holy spirit and then work in harmony with our prayers. 	 Kafai e iloa ne tatou me e ‵tau o tai gasolo atu tatou ki mua i te feitu tenei, ke na ‵talo atu tatou ke maua ne tatou te agaga tapu o Ieova kae ke gasue‵sue tatou e ‵tusa mo ‵tou talo.


WHY DISCIPLE-MAKERS ARE SUCCESSFUL 	 TE POGAI E IKU MANUIA EI A TINO FAI SOKO


(Romans 5:5, 8; 8:35, 39) However, in chapter 12, Paul uses a·gaʹpe in a different way—in speaking about love shown to fellow humans. 	 (Loma 5:5, 8; 8:35, 39) Kae i te mataupu e 12, ko fakaaogā ne Paulo te pati a·gaʹpe i se auala ‵kese—i ana pati e uiga ki te alofa telā e fakaasi atu i vā o tino.


Or if he also asks for an egg, will hand him a scorpion?” 	 Io me e fakamolemole atu mō se fuamoa, kae tuku atu ki ei se akalava?”


(James 1:17) Why, then, does it seem to some that the God revealed in the Hebrew Scriptures is different from the God of the Christian Greek Scriptures? 	 (Iakopo 1:17) Kaia la e mafau‵fau ei a nisi tino me i te Atua i te Tusi Tapu i te ‵Gana Epelu e ‵kese mai te Atua i te Tusi Tapu i te ‵Gana Eleni?


The yeartext for 2013 is drawn from what scripture, and how do you feel that those words will help you? 	 Se a te tusi ne maua mai i ei a pati o te tusi siki fakavae mō te 2013, kae ka fesoasoani atu pefea a pati konā ki a koe?


There are well over two billion members of those faiths. 	 Ko sili atu i te lua piliona o tino i lotu konā.


5 It was not wrong for the Israelites to have material possessions. 	 5 E se se mea masei ke maua ne tino Isalaelu a kope faka-te-foitino.


For us to remain obedient, we too need a humble, prayerful attitude. 	 Ke tumau tatou i te faka‵logo, e ‵tau foki o loto maulalo tatou, kae ‵talo atu faeloa ki te Atua mō se fesoasoani.


As a close relative, John must have known that Jesus was righteous and therefore in no need of repentance. 	 E pelā me se kāiga pili, ne ‵tau o iloa ‵lei ne Ioane me i a Iesu e amiotonu kae e se manakogina ke salamō a ia.


Let us consider these points. 	 Ke na mafau‵fau nei tatou ki manatu konei.


Wise King Solomon wrote: “Oil and incense are what make the heart rejoice, also the sweetness of one’s companion due to the counsel of the soul.” 	 Ne tusi mai a te tupu poto ko Solomona: “A sausau mo sinu manogi e fai ne ia koe ke fiafia, [“kae penā foki te gali o te va fakataugasoa ona ko pati fakatonutonu e maua mai i a ia,” Tusi Paia, Samoa].”


THE WORLD BEFORE THE FLOOD 	 TE LALOLAGI MAI MUA O TE LOLO


The real life will then be the lot of all those who “keep listening to the voice of Jehovah.” 	 Ka maua i ei ne tino katoa kolā e “faka‵logo ki te Aliki te otou Atua” a te ola tonu.


(Hebrews 12:5-7, 10, 11) Discipline should be considered not simply punishment but a means of training us in the way of righteousness. 	 (Epelu 12:5-7, 10, 11) E se ‵tau o mafau‵fau fua ki te faiga o polopolokiga e pelā me se fakasalaga kae e fai foki mo fai te auala e akoako ei tatou ki te amiotonu.


(Heb. 11:24-27) How unwise it would be for us now to view such good decisions as ‘missed opportunities’! 	 (Epe. 11:24-27) Ko tafaga la te ‵tou va‵lea māfai e ‵kilo atu tatou i te taimi nei ki ‵tou fakaikuga ‵lei ne fai e uiga ki mea konei, e pelā me ne ‘avanoaga’ ko ‵toe mānumānu tatou ki ei!


31 For Our Young People—A Man Who Had Faith in God’s Promises 	 Fakaakoako ki a Iesu—Talai Atu mo te Loto Toa


What will move us to imitate Jehovah? 	 Se a te mea ka fakamalosi mai ke fakaakoako atu tatou ki a Ieova?


Simone says: “People in the field are friendly and curious. 	 Ne fai mai a Simone: “A tino ko oko loa i te mata fia‵fia kae fia ‵logo.


In pain you will eat its produce all the days of your life. 	 Ona ko te mea tenā ne fai ne koe, a te laukele ka malaia.


What helped David to walk in God’s truth? 	 Se a te mea ne fesoasoani atu ki a Tavita ke tumau i te sasale i te munatonu a te Atua?


Dealing lovingly with adults is not always so instinctive. That is likely why the Bible repeatedly tells us to love one another—it is something we have to work on. 	 Tenā eiloa te pogai ko fai ‵soko mai ei te Tusi Tapu me e ‵tau mo tatou o fakatau a‵lofa—se mea telā e ‵tau o ga‵lue tatou ki ei.


In fact, it was David who first proposed building a temple, whereupon God gave David detailed plans for the temple and its furnishings. 	 A te tonuga loa, i o Tavita te manatu ne fai ke faite se faletapu, tenā ne tuku atu ei ne te Atua ki a ia a fakamatalaga e uiga ki te faitega mo te fakagaligaliga o te faletapu.


She helped the needy, planted vineyards, and purchased land. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu a ia ki tino fakaalofa, ne ‵toki ana togāvine kae ‵togi foki ana laukele.


• What are some important ways to help children grow spiritually? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ona ko te tāua ke tumau te kāiga i te malosi faka-te-agaga?


(Matthew 24:3; Luke 21:31) The Kingdom of God, a heavenly government of God’s making, will bring about big changes on the earth, even bringing natural elements under control. 	 (Mataio 24:3; Luka 21:31) A te Malo o te Atua, se malo faka-te-lagi telā ka aumai ne ia a ‵fuliga ‵lasi ki te lalolagi kae ka pule faka‵lei atu foki ki mea ma‵losi o te natula.


(Matthew 4:19) Some make it their full-time occupation; others do as much as they can part-time. 	 (Mataio 4:19) E ga‵lue tumau a nisi tino i te galuega tenei, kae e taumafai malosi a nisi tino ke fakaoti olotou mafi i te faiga o te galuega tenā i olotou taimi avanoa.


(Ex. 20:12) One way for children to honor their parents was by having good manners at home. 	 (Esoto 20:12) A te auala e tasi mō tama‵liki ke āva ki olotou mātua ko te fakaasi atu o uiga āva i te fale.


(Luke 15:4-7) Yes, may all of us discern that there is no future for those who seek “great things” for themselves in this system. 	 (Luka 15:4-7) E tonu, ke na fakamautinoa aka ne tatou katoa me e seai eiloa se fakamoemoega i aso mai mua mō tino kolā e salasala ki “se togafiti lei” mō latou eiloa i te olaga tenei.


The Christian congregation was founded, not to function as a social club, but to honor Jehovah and to get a job done—the work of preaching the good news, making disciples, and building up the congregation. 	 Ne seki fakatu aka te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano ke fai pelā me se potukau mō fakafiafiaga, kae ke faka‵malu ei a Ieova kae ke fakaoti se galuega—telā ko te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei, te faiga o soko, mo te atiakaga o te fakapotopotoga.


Being worshippers of Jehovah affords us protection from unsound and unscriptural reasoning, immoral practices, and the consequences of such. 	 E tuku mai ne Ieova ki a tatou ana tino tapuaki a te puipuiga mai manatu sē ‵lei kae sē fakavae mai loto i te Tusi Tapu, amioga ma‵sei, mo ikuga o vaegā mea penā.


• false friends 	 • taugasoa ‵loi


(Isaiah 43:10) But on Nisan 11 of the year 33 C.E., Jesus told the leaders of Israel that God had rejected their nation from being His servant. 	 (Isaia 43:10) Kae, i a Nisani 11 i te tausaga e 33 T.A., ne fai atu ei a Iesu ki takitaki o Isalaelu me ko se toe talia ne te Atua te lotou fenua ke fai mo fai Tena tavini.


Furthermore, the Bible shows that “time and unforeseen occurrence” can befall any of us, throwing all manner of hardships and challenges in our path. 	 Kae e fai mai te Tusi Tapu me e mafai o pokotia tatou i “so se fakalavelave tupu fakafuasei,” kae fai i ei ke faigata ‵tou auala.


Newspaper columnists have observed the same trend. 	 Ko oti ne iloilo aka ne tino tusitala o te nusipepa a te manakoga foki tenā.


Eventually, we had to make a difficult decision. 	 I te fakaotiga loa, ne fai ne māua se fakaikuga faigata.


Victory Over Death! 	 Te Manumalo i te Mate!


The harlot symbolizes what, and what has happened to her support? 	 Se a te mea e fakauiga ki ei a te fafine talitāgata i te fakaasiga a Ioane, kae se a te mea ko tupu ki lotu i aso nei?


God’s Word acknowledges that unbelievers may have certain commendable principles. 	 E fakaasi mai i te Muna a te Atua me e mafai o maua ne tino sē tali‵tonu a nisi akoakoga fakavae ‵lei.


What analysis will be made in this study? 3 Hosea was not the only prophet to highlight God’s view of treachery, a view we need to adopt if we hope to enjoy a happy life. 	 3 A Hosea e se ko te pelofeta fua ne faka‵mafa mai ne ia te kilokiloga a te Atua e uiga ki te ofaga o feagaiga, se kilokiloga telā e ‵tau o talia ne tatou māfai e fakamoe‵moe tatou ke maua se olaga fiafia.


“Have Regard for Those Who Are Working Hard Among You” 	 “Ke Āva Koutou ki te Kau Faigaluega”


3 Even though Paul was outstanding in performing Christian works, he recognized that his achievements were not owing to any particular abilities of his own. 	 3 E tiga eiloa ne lasi ‵ki te tusaga o Paulo i te faiga o galuega faka-Kelisiano, ne iloa ‵lei ne ia me ne seki mafai o fai ne ia a galuega konā ko tena fai mea mafai totino.


4 What words of Jehovah had come true in Joshua’s lifetime? 	 4 Ne a pati a Ieova ne fakataunu i taimi o Iosua?


What was the spiritual state of the Jews when Nehemiah arrived in Jerusalem a second time? 	 Se a te tulaga faka-te-agaga o tino Iutaia i te taimi ne oko mai ei a Neemia ki Ielusalema i te lua o taimi?


Did this couple find true happiness? 	 E mata, ne maua ne te tauavaga tenei te fiafia tonu?


What shows that David was a man of spiritual depth? 	 Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i a Tavita se tagata telā ne ‵poko tena tulaga faka-te-agaga?


In 1992, I was appointed to serve as an elder, the first Kyrgyz elder in the country. 	 I TE 1992, ne ‵tofi aka au ke tavini atu e pelā me se toeaina, te toeaina Kyrgyztan muamua eiloa i te fenua.


A mother in England named Susan relates: “I remarried 18 months after my first husband died, and his parents struggled to accept my new husband. 	 E fai mai se mātua i Egelani e igoa ki a Susan: “Ne toe avaga au i te 18 masina mai tua o te matega o taku avaga, kae ne taumafai malosi a mātua o tou tagata o talia a taku avaga fou.


Moreover, “at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with his powerful angels,” vengeance will be brought “upon those who do not know God and those who do not obey the good news.” 	 E se gata i ei, “kafai e foki mai te Aliki ko Iesu mai te lagi mo ana agelu ‵malu” ka oko atu ki “a latou kola e se iloa ne latou a te Atua, mo latou foki kola e se faka‵logo ki te Tala ‵Lei” a te taui ma sui.


15 Singleness affords a special opportunity to “widen out” in love. 	 15 E tuku mai ne te nofo taka se avanoaga fakapito ke “fakaasi” atu a te alofa ki nisi tino.


(John 11:24) True, the Sadducees of the time denied the resurrection. 	 (Ioane 11:24) E tonu, ne seki tali‵tonu a Satukaio i te taimi tenā ki te toetu.


Wise King Solomon aptly explained: “He that is showing favor to the lowly one is lending to Jehovah, and his treatment He will repay to him.” 	 Ne fakamatala faka‵lei mai te Tupu poto ko Solomona, penei: “Kafai e avatu ne koe ne mea ki tino ma‵tiva, e pelā eiloa me se mea e tuku atu ne koe ki te Aliki, tela la, e toe taui mai ne te Aliki ki a koe e ‵tusa eiloa mo tou aga‵lei.”


7 Finally, and most important, when we walk with God, we show where we stand on the great issue that was raised back in the garden of Eden—the issue of sovereignty. 	 7 A ko te ‵toe mea mo te ‵toe pogai tāua foki, ko te fakaasi atu o te feitu e ‵tu tatou i ei māfai e sa‵sale fakatasi tatou mo te Atua, i te kinauga lasi telā ne fakasae aka i te fatoaga o Etena—ko te kinauga e uiga ki te pulega sili.


He would rule over a Kingdom. 	 Ka pule atu a ia ki luga i se Malo.


Part of the way, it was conveyed by an aqueduct. 	 Ne kamata o fakasali atu te vai i se alāvai.


(Genesis 37:4, 5, 11) Cruelly, they sold their brother into slavery. 	 (Kenese 37:4, 5, 11) Tena la, ne fai ei ne latou se faiga matagā i te ‵togiatuga ne latou a te lotou taina ke fai pelā me se pologa.


No, for the conquest of the Promised Land consisted of two aspects: the national warfare that defeated 31 kings of the land of Canaan, which broke the power of the Canaanites, and the taking of full possession of the land by tribal and individual actions. 	 Ikai, me e aofia i te pukega o te Fenua o te Folafolaga a vaega e lua: muamua la, ko te fakatakavalega o tupu e 31 o te fenua ko Kanana telā ne fakaseai ei te lotou malosi o taua atu; a ko te lua, ko te pukega o te fenua kātoa e auala i matakāiga mo tino taki tokotasi.


During her marriage of 58 years, Daniella knew many who lost their mates.* But after her husband died, she said: “I never understood this experience before. 	 I te 58 tausaga ne avaga ei tou fafine, ne iloa ne Daniella a tino e tokouke kolā ne ‵mate olotou avaga.* Kae mai tua o te matega o tena avaga, ne fai mai tou fafine: “Ne seki oko mai ki a au a te lagonaga tenei muamua.


▪ The Bible says that God holds out to us the opportunity to obtain “everlasting life.” 	 ▪ E fai mai te Tusi Tapu me e tuku mai ne te Atua ki a tatou a te avanoaga ke maua a te “ola se gata mai.”


(Matthew 20:30-34) He cured sick people, but sickness remained a fact of life. 	 (Mataio 20:30-34) Ne faka‵lei ne ia a tino ma‵saki, kae e seki fakaseai atu a masaki.


11 In Christendom the controversy regarding Jesus centers on whether he is “the Son of God” as well as “God the Son”—in other words, the dispute over what the Catechism of the Catholic Church calls “the central mystery of Christian faith,” the Trinity. 	 11 I lotu Kelisiano ‵se, e kinau sāle a tino me i a Iesu ko “te Tama a te Atua” kae ko te “Atua foki te Tama”—i nisi tugāpati e taku ne te Catechism of the Catholic Church a te kinauga tenei e pelā me ko “te mataupu ‵funa i talitonuga o Kelisiano,” ko te Tolutasi.


(Psalm 103:2) Parents need to sound down the truth of God’s Word into the hearts of their children.—Deuteronomy 6:6-9. 	 (Salamo 103:2) E ‵tau o faka‵goto ifo ne mātua a te munatonu mai te Muna a te Atua ki loto o olotou tama‵liki.—Teutelonome 6:6-9.


(Hebrews 9:2, 3) The tabernacle was later replaced by the temple in Jerusalem. 	 (Epelu 9:2, 3) Ne sui fakamuli te faleie tapu ne te faletapu i Ielusalema.


Is the Judge of all the earth not going to do what is right?” 	 A te famasino o te lalolagi kātoa e ‵tau o fai te fakamasinoga tonu.”


8 Nehemiah’s example demonstrates how modesty can help us to keep from becoming self-reliant when we receive a change of assignment or additional responsibility. 	 8 Ne fakaasi mai ne te fakaakoakoga a Neemia a te auala e mafai o fesoasoani mai ei te uiga agamalu ke mo a ma fakalagolago ki a tatou eiloa, māfai ko isi ne fakama‵fuliga ki ‵tou tōfiga io me ko maua ne tatou ne tiute fakaopoopo.


Addressing the religious leaders who were intent on killing him, he said: “You are from your father the Devil, and you wish to do the desires of your father. 	 I ana pati ki takitaki lotu kolā ne taumafai o tamate a ia, ana muna: “A koutou ko fanau a te otou tamana ko te tiapolo, kae fai foki ne koutou a mea e manako malosi ki ei te otou tamana.


Their feet are fastened securely in stocks, and their backs are still aching from the beatings they had just received. 	 Ne pikifao lā vae i vasia o laupapa, kae koi ‵mae loa lā tua mai i ‵kiniga fatoa fai ki a lāua.


(Lev. 23:2, 4) God also determined the times at which certain sacrifices were to be offered. 	 (Levitiko 23:2, 4) Ne fakaiku aka foki ne te Atua a taimi kolā ne ‵tau o ofo atu ei a taulaga konā.


The Greek preposition hy·perʹ, translated “for” or “on behalf of” in various Bible versions at 1 Corinthians 15:29, can also mean “for the purpose of.” 	 A te pati Epelu ko te hy·perʹ, telā ne ‵fuli ki te “sui” i te 1 Kolinito 15:29, e mafai foki o fakauiga ki te “mō te pogai.”


Does their speech often include disparaging comments about others or obscene jesting? 	 E mata, e fai‵pati faeloa latou ki manatu sē ‵lei e uiga ki nisi tino io me ko pati ma‵sei?


Why will it be beneficial to consider some prayers recorded in the Bible? 	 Kaia ka aoga ei ke mafaufau ki nisi ‵talo kolā ne fakamau i te Tusi Tapu?


For example, some might wish for God to be an executioner whose primary function is to bring swift punishment on the perpetrator of some wrong. 	 E pelā mo nisi tino e ma‵nako ke fai te Atua mo fai se tino tatino ke fakaoko fakavave atu ne ia a te fakasalaga ki te tino fai mea ‵se.


Yet, servants of Jehovah are blessed in special ways as they move into their older years. 	 Kae, e maua eiloa ne tavini a Ieova a fakamanuiaga i auala fakapito i te taimi e gasolo aka ei latou o ma‵tua.


Our daughters have told us that the examples we and their grandparents set helped them to obey Jesus’ command to ‘keep seeking first the Kingdom,’ even when they had difficult financial situations. 	 Ne fai mai ma tama‵liki fa‵fine i te fakaakoakoga ne tuku atu ne maua mo lā tupuna ne fesoasoani atu ke faka‵logo laua ki te fakatonuga a Iesu ‘ke ‵sala muamua faeloa te Malo,’ faitalia foki loa e fe‵paki laua mo tulaga faiga‵ta i mea tau tupe.


At the same time, we realize that it requires effort. After all, the apostle Paul said to the Ephesian elders: “By thus laboring you must assist those who are weak.” 	 Kae e iloa ne tatou me e manakogina i ei a taumafaiga e uke me ne fai atu te apositolo ko Paulo ki toeaina i Efeso, penei: “Me ko te ga‵lue malosi o tatou ki auala konei, ko ‵tau ei mo tatou o fesoasoani ki tino vāi‵vāi.”


How can you prepare your Bible student to face trials? 	 E mafai pefea o fakatoka ne koe tau akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ke fakafesagai atu ki tofotofoga?


While expanding our ministry can be challenging, it brings rich blessings, and we may help many others to “come to an accurate knowledge of truth.”—1 Tim. 2:3, 4; 2 Cor. 9:6. 	 E ui eiloa e mafai o faigata a te taumafai ke momea aka te uke o mea e fai i ‵tou galuega talai, e aumai i ei a fakamanuiaga e uke, kae kāti e mafai o fesoasoani atu tatou ki nisi tino e tokouke ke “iloa foki ne latou te munatonu.”—1 Timoteo 2:3, 4; 2 Kolinito 9:6.


AN ENCOURAGING GOVERNING BODY 	 SE POTUKAU PULE FAKAMALOSI TINO


(Jeremiah 10:23) Imperfect humans lack the necessary wisdom and foresight to manage all their own affairs successfully. 	 (Ielemia 10:23, T.T.Tauloto) E se lava te poto mo te iloa o tino sē ‵lei katoatoa o pule ki olotou mea totino mo te manuia.


July 8, 1988, page 10, published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ke onoono ki te Awake! i a Iulai 8, 1988, te itulau e 10, telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova.


16 “The things upon the earth” are Christ’s other sheep, who have the hope of living forever on earth. 	 16 A ‘mea i te lalolagi’ ko nisi mamoe a Keliso, kolā e fakamoemoe ke ola i te lalolagi ki te se-gata-mai.


(Matthew 10:5-8; Luke 9:2) What, in fact, did they do? 	 (Mataio 10:5-8; Luka 9:2) Ne a olotou mea ne fai?


A Matter of Primary Concern 	 Te Mea ne Fakatāua Malosi ne ia


What may we be able to accomplish by imitating Jesus’ way of teaching? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o fai ne tatou mai te fakaakoako atu ki te auala e akoako atu ei a Iesu?


“Each of us will render an account for himself to God.” 	 “Ko ‵tau i a tatou takitokotasi o avatu se tala o ia ki te Atua.”


He has not done to us even according to our sins; nor according to our errors has he brought upon us what we deserve. . . . 	 E se fakasala ‵soko ne ia tatou e ‵tusa mo ‵tou amio ma‵sei, e se taui mai foki ne ia ‵tou agasala mo ‵tou mea ‵se. . . .


3 As considered in the preceding article, David on three notable occasions failed to show proper godly fear and sinned. 	 3 E pelā mo te mea ne sau‵tala ki ei i te mataupu muamua, ne seki fakaasi atu ne Tavita i taimi e tolu a te mataku tonu ki te Atua kae ne agasala ei a ia.


(2 Peter 2:7) “Lot chose for himself the whole District of the Jordan, and Lot moved his camp to the east. 	 (2 Petelu 2:7) “Tela, fili ei ne Lota te kogā laukele katoa i te Vanu o Iolitana mo ona nofo, tena malaga atu ei a ia ki te saegala.


(Jeremiah 2:21) And the prophet Hosea wrote: “Israel is a degenerating vine. 	 (Ielemia 2:21) Kae ne tusi mai penei a te pelofeta ko Hosea: “A tino Isalaelu e pela me se vine tela e pikitasi sale a fuaga vine.


It was desire. 	 Ko te manakoga o te tino.


A lot of work is involved in its preparation. 	 E uke a galuega ne aofia i te fakatokaga o te tusi pese.


Rather, let us continue to let God’s Word educate and train our conscience so that it can be truly useful to us. 	 I lō te fai penā, ke tumau tatou i te talia o te Muna a te Atua ke akoako kae fakamasani aka ei ‵tou loto lagona ko te mea ke mafai o aoga tonu ki a tatou.


Countless millions have memorized that prayer and have repeated it often. 	 Ne tauloto eiloa ne te fia miliona o tino a te ‵talo tenā kae fai faeloa ne latou.


For example, it would hardly be peaceable to speak of specific individuals by using derogatory terms. 	 E faigata ke maua te filemu i te faipati atu e uiga ki tino mai te fakaaogāga o tugāpati fatauvā.


For example, increased emphasis has been placed on building up our spirituality through personal Bible reading, having a Family Worship evening, as well as being regular in meeting attendance and in the ministry. 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e uke a fakamalosiga ne tuku mai ke ati aka ne tatou a ‵tou feitu faka-te-agaga e auala i te fai‵tau ki te Tusi Tapu, faiga o se Tapuakiga a te Kāiga i te afiafi, pelā foki mo te ‵kau faeloa ki te fakatasiga mo te galuega talai.


(Hebrews 4:12) It dramatically changed the lives of those embracing it. 	 (Epelu 4:12) Ne ‵fuli malosi i ei a olaga o latou kolā ne ‵piki ‵mau ki ei.


(Proverbs 23:22) To “listen” means more than just to hear words; this proverb means to hear and then to obey. 	 (Faataoto 23:22) E uke atu a mea e fakauiga ki ei a te “fakalogo” i lō te lagona fua o pati; e fakauiga te faataoto tenei ki te lagona mo te fakalogo ki ei.


Jehovah can reveal what is yet to occur because he can foresee the future accurately. 	 E mafai o fakaasi mai ne Ieova a mea kolā ka fai o ‵tupu, me e mafai o matea ne ia a mea kolā ka ‵tupu tonu i aso mai mua.


Thus, ‘the words of Job came to an end.’—Job 31:35, 40. 	 Kae ne “gata i konā muna a Iopu.”—Iopu 31:35, 40.


12 Our own errors, even in small matters, can gradually complicate our lives. 	 12 E mafai o fakalavelave malielie mai ki ‵tou olaga a ‵tou tamā mea ‵se e fai.


Dishonest businessmen get away with fraud. 	 E sē fakasala sāle a tino faipisinisi kolā e se fakamaoni.


“The Judge of All the Earth” Always Does What Is Right, Apr. 	 E Fai Faeloa ne “te Famasino o te Lalolagi Kātoa” a te Mea Tonu, Ape.


This Canaanite army had 900 war chariots equipped with deadly long blades of iron that turned with the wheels. 	 E ‵tusa mo te 900 a kaliota tau a te kautau a Kanana mo fiti makai‵kai kolā e ‵piki ki olotou teka.


Husbands should counsel their wives with kind, well-chosen words 	 E ‵tau o polopoloki ne tāgata a‵vaga olotou avaga i te atafai mo pati kolā e filifili faka‵lei aka


7:29. 1. (a) What current changes are among the things “hard to deal with”? (b) Why are changing family values of concern to us? 	 1. (a) Ne a fakama‵fuliga i aso nei e aofia i “mea faiga‵ta”? (e) Kaia e ‵tau ei o manava‵se tatou ki te mafulifuliga o mea tāua i te kāiga?


When spiritual light on some matter gets brighter, do you try to understand the underlying Scriptural reasons for the adjustment? 	 Kafai ko lasi te mainaga faka-te-agaga e uiga ki nisi mea, e mata e isi ne au taumafaiga e fai ke maina ‵lei koe i te pogai tāua faka-te-Tusi Tapu ne fai ei a te fakamafuliga tenā?


I would sit by the campfire at night and look at the moon and the starry sky as the evening breezes brought in the scents of the surrounding bush. 	 E sagasaga au i tafa o te afi i te po kae kilokilo ki te masina mo fetu i te lagi kae tali ne au te manogi o te togāvao telā e aumai ne te ‵sau o te afiafi po.


8 Further, Paul notes how love without hypocrisy is shown, stating: “Abhor what is wicked, cling to what is good.” 	 8 E se gata i ei, ne taku mai foki ne Paulo te auala e ‵tau ei o fakaasi atu te alofa tonu, i ana muna: “Kaitaua ki te masei, kae puke‵mau ki te mea ‵lei.”


What is the greatest form of recognition, and why? 	 Se a loa a te ‵toe iloaga tāua, kae kaia?


By what means does Jehovah today safeguard the spiritual welfare of his people? 	 Ne a mea e fakaaogā ne Ieova ke puipui ei ana tino i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


Consider Moses, who was commissioned to be the leader of the Israelites. 	 Mafaufau ki a Mose, telā ne tuku atu ki ei te tōfiga ke fai mo takitaki o tino Isalaelu.


Those numbers are significant. 	 E tāua a aofaki konā.


June 1, 2008 	 Iuni 1, 2008


We would not want to become “righteous overmuch.” 	 E se ma‵nako lele eiloa tatou ke “tō ‵poto.”


(Isa. 35:5, 6) Poverty: Jehovah will eliminate it and will provide his people with spiritual and physical prosperity, a quality of life far more valuable than riches.—Ps. 72:12, 13. 	 (Isa. 35:5, 6) Mativa: Ka fakaseai atu ne Ieova kae ka tuku atu ki ana tino a te maumea i te feitu faka-te-agaga mo te feitu faka-te-foitino, se olaga ‵lei telā e sili atu tena tāua i koloa.—Sala. 72:12, 13.


When I begin a conversation, I pray silently to Jehovah and ask for his help to see the person as he does. 	 Kafai e kamata ne au se sau‵talaga, e ‵talo lēmū atu au ki a Ieova kae akai atu mō tena fesoasoani ke maua ne au tena kilokiloga e uiga ki te tino.


(Hebrews 2:9; John 15:13) We feel as Paul felt when he wrote: “The love the Christ has compels us . . . 	 (Epelu 2:9; Ioane 15:13) E ‵pau eiloa ‵tou lagonaga mo Paulo i te taimi ne tusi mai ei penei: “A matou e pule ne te alofa o Keliso . . .


They often gain in abundance what no amount of money can buy—love, respect, and genuine friends, who give generously in return!—Luke 6:38. 	 Ne maua eiloa ne latou a mea e uke atu kolā e se mafai o ‵togi ki tupe—te alofa, āva, mo ne taugasoa ‵tonu, kolā ka tuku atu ne latou olotou mea mo te kaima‵lie!—Luka 6:38.


And this is precisely what happened. 	 Kae tenā loa te mea ne tupu.


Rather, when that work is done to Jehovah’s satisfaction, the end will come, as Jesus foretold. 	 Kae kafai ko oti ne fai te galuega tenā e ‵tusa mo te loto o Ieova, ko oko mai ei te gataga, e pelā eiloa mo te valoaga a Iesu.


16 The foregoing examples should help to allay our anxiety about having sinned against the holy spirit. 	 16 E ‵tau o fesoasoani mai a fakaakoakoga konei ke mo a ma tō manava‵se tatou ki te agasala ki te agaga tapu.


Jehovah has the prophet pronounce these powerful words: “Woe to the one saying to the piece of wood: ‘O do awake!’ to a dumb stone: ‘O wake up! 	 Ne fai ne Ieova ke taku atu ne tena pelofeta a pati ‵toko konei: “Koutou ko malaia!


1, 2. (a) What kinds of problems do many face today, and with what result? (b) What sure hope is held out at Isaiah 41:10, 13? 	 1, 2. (a) Ne a vaegā fakalavelave e fakafesagai atu ki ei a te tokoukega i aso nei, kae ne a mea ne iku mai i ei? (e) Se a te fakamoemoega mautinoa e maua i te Isaia 41:10, 13?


“I felt that Jehovah had given our family an assignment,” she says, “but I also thought about our newly renovated house and all the things in it that we had obtained during the last 25 years.” 	 “Ne manatu aka au me ko oti ne tuku mai ne Ieova se galuega ki te motou kāiga,” muna a tou fafine, “kae ne mafaufau foki au ki te motou fale telā ne fatoa fakafou mo mea katoa i ei kolā ne maua ne matou i te 25 tausaga ko ‵teka.”


9 A key to spiritual protection is contentment rather than the use of this world to the full and the enrichment of ourselves materially. 	 9 A te kī ki te mauaga ne tatou o te puipuiga faka-te-agaga, ko te lotomalie ki mea ko maua i lō te kausaki malosi ki mea o te lalolagi ko te mea ke mau‵mea tatou i te feitu faka-te-foitino.


What led to Satan’s course of treachery, and what has he continued to do? 	 Se a te mea ne iku atu i ei ki amioga faitogafiti a Satani, kae se a te mea koi fai faeloa ne ia?


Reaching People of All Sorts 	 Te Taumafai ke Oko Atu ki Tino Valevale Katoa


And may we feel as did the psalmist who sang: “Let the sayings of my mouth and the meditation of my heart become pleasurable before you, O Jehovah my Rock and my Redeemer.”—Ps. 19:14. 	 Kae ke tali‵tonu tatou ki pati a te faisalamo telā ne usu mai penei: “Te Aliki, toku lafiga mo toku fakaolataga, ke talia mai ne koe aku muna mo oku mafaufauga.”—Salamo 19:14.


4 Our Father of tender mercies has himself experienced the loss of loved ones, such as Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, and King David. 	 4 Ko oti foki ne iloa ne te ‵tou Tamana alofa a te lagonaga ki te galo atu o se tino pele, e pelā mo Apelaamo, Isaako, Iakopo, Mose, mo te tupu ko Tavita.


“Even more disconcerting is when information you think you can trust turns out to be just plain wrong.” 	 Kae e se gata i ei, e faka‵numi i ei tou ulu māfai ko iloa aka ne koe me e se ‵lei a fakamatalaga kolā ne talitonu muamua koe ki ei.”


For example, you might tactfully ask if it is possible to schedule a regular time for phone calls during the day. 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e mafai o fakamolemole atu koe i se auala poto me e mafai o fai ne taimi mautinoa ke telefoni ei koulua i se taimi o te ao.


11-13. Amos prophesied primarily against what nation, and what forms of oppression existed there? 	 Ko te fenua fea ne faka‵mafa atu ki ei te valoaga a Amosa, kae ne a vaegā amioga fai valevale ne maua atu i konā?


We learned to do meaningful research and study. 	 Ne tauloto matou ki te faiga o sukesukega mo akoga aoga.


Not at all. 	 E se fai penā.


You could also consider moving to a new residence. 	 E ‵tau foki o mafaufau koe ki te olo o ‵nofo i se fale fou.


Many young people accept the truth despite their family background (See paragraphs 9, 10) 	 E tokouke a talavou e talia ne latou a te munatonu faitalia a kāiga ne puti aka ei latou (Onooono ki te palakalafa e 9, 10)


This woman was disfellowshipped. 	 Ne fakatea atu te fafine tenei.


(Phil. 2:4) Nearly everyone enjoys sharing his experiences in life. 	 (Fili. 2:4) A te tokoukega o tino e fia‵fia o fakaasi atu olotou tala.


How have some brothers shown Christlike love in the aftermath of disasters? 	 Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne nisi taina a te alofa faka-Keliso mai tua o fakalavelave ‵tupu?


Some of them have simply been trying to understand a basic fact about the Creator, namely, where is he located? 	 Kāti e fia iloa ne nisi tino a te mea tonu e uiga ki te Atua kae maise eiloa ko te koga e nofo a ia i ei.


They began to murmur against Moses, and the situation became so serious that Moses cried out to Jehovah: “What should I do with this people? 	 Ne kamata o mui‵mui latou ki a Mose, kae ne gasolo o masei a te tulaga tenā, telā ne tagi atu ei a Mose ki a Ieova: “Ne a aku mea ka fai ki tino konei?


During the last decade, “crony” capitalism—corrupt business practices that favor the privileged few who have good connections—is said to have ruined the economies of entire countries. 	 I tausaga e sefulu ko ‵teka atu nei, te faiga o pisinisi kolā e “fakailoga i ei a tino”—ko faifaiga fakapisinisi sē fakamaoni kae avatu fua i ei a mea ‵lei ki nāi tino kolā e isi ne olotou taugasoa kolā e tai pāpā ‵lei olotou tulaga—e fai pelā me ne fakamasei i ei te tulaga i mea tau tupe i nisi atufenua.


Even so, he was determined to remain loyal to Jehovah even to death, no matter what others around him did. 	 Ne fakaiku aka foki ne tou tagata ke tumau a ia i te alofa fakamaoni ki a Ieova ke oko ki te mate, faitalia me ne a mea e fai ne tino i ana tafa.


All of us appreciate friends who are loyal and forgiving. 	 E fakatāua ne tatou katoa a taugasoa kolā e a‵lofa fakamaoni kae loto fakamagalo.


(2) He tried to appeal to his listeners “by using persuasion.” (3) He reasoned from the Scriptures. 	 (2) Ne fai ana “fakamatalaga ke fakatalitonu” atu ki ana tino fakalogo‵logo. (3) Ne fakaaoga ne ia a fakamatalaga mai te Tusi Tapu.


The nations will be forced to do what? 	 Se a te mea ka faimālō a atufenua ke fai ne latou?


“Jesus spoke to the crowds by illustrations. 	 “Ne fakaaoga ne Iesu a tala fakatusa o akoako a mea konei ki tino.


Why is our Christian ministry vitally important? 	 Kaia e tāua ‵ki ei a te ‵tou galuega faka-Kelisiano?


(Isaiah 49:6, 8; Acts 13:47; 2 Corinthians 6:2) In Jesus’ day, many Jews hoped for everlasting life, but they refused to accept Jesus as the key to realizing their hope. 	 (Isaia 49:6, 8; Galuega 13:47; 2 Kolinito 6:2) I aso o Iesu, ne fakamoe‵moe te kau Iutaia ki te ola se-gata-mai, kae ne seki talia ne latou a Iesu e pelā me ko te fakavae ke fakataunu mai ei te lotou fakamoemoega.


Jehovah Is a Lover of Justice 	 A Ieova e Fiafia ki te Fai Mea Tonu


How can parents help young ones to be obedient? 	 E mafai pefea ne mātua o fesoasoani atu ki olotou tama‵liki ke faka‵logo?


May we be determined to maintain a serious view of our life and worship. 	 [Fakamatalaga fakaopoopo] I tusi siki konei mo nisi tusi siki aka o te mataupu tenei, a te pati “olaga fakaatua” mo te “amio ‵lei” ne ‵fuli ki te “tāua” i te New World Translation.


What makes time seem to pass by quickly? 	 Se a te mea e fai ei ke foliga mai i te taimi e vave ‵ki?


The apostle John wrote: “He came to his own home, but his own people did not take him in.” 	 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Ioane: “Ne vau ki tena fenua tonu, kae ne se talia ne ona tino.”


16 Elders today must be sure to imitate Jehovah, who “loves justice.” 	 16 E ‵tau eiloa mo toeaina i aso nei o fakaakoako ki a Ieova, telā e “fiafia ki te mea tonu.”


As a result, within the course of one day, Job learned that his livestock had been stolen or destroyed, his attendants had been killed, and his ten children had lost their lives. 	 Ne iku atu i ei ki te iloa ne Iopu, i te aso eiloa e tasi, me ko oti ne kaisoa io me fakamaseigina ana lafu manu, ko ana tavini ne tamate, kae ne ‵mate atu foki ana tamaliki e toko sefulu.


The Bible says that the nations will issue a significant declaration of “peace and security.” They may think that they are on the cusp of solving major problems. 	 Kāti e mafau‵fau latou me ko ‵tu latou i te tulaga telā ko mafai o faka‵lei aka i ei a fakalavelave ‵lasi ‵ki.


Then, in describing what he saw, Daniel used figures of speech, including anthropomorphisms—the attributing of human characteristics to God. 	 I te taimi tenā, ne fakaaoga ne Tanielu a pati fakauiga i te fakamatalamaiga o mea kolā ne matea ne ia, e aofia i ei a tugāpati kolā e fakaasi mai me ne maua mai i te Atua a uiga o tino.


On earth, mankind began to suffer foretold “woe.” 	 Ne kamata o logo‵mae a tino i te lalolagi ona ko mea kolā ko leva ne ‵valo mai.


Did Moses need boldness? 	 E mata, ne ‵tau o maua ne Mose a te loto toa?


Well, Moses’ sister, Miriam, along with her brother Aaron, murmured: “Is it just by Moses alone that Jehovah has spoken? 	 Ia, a te tuagane o Mose, ko Miliama, fakatasi mo tena taina ko Alona, ne mui‵mui penei: “Kae a, ko Mose fua nei ne faipati sāle ki ei a te Aliki?


This elder and his wife find that Sunday after the meeting is a good time to reach sheeplike people in northern Romania. 	 Ne iloa aka ne te toeaina tenei mo tena avaga me se taimi ‵lei mai tua o te fakatasiga i te Aso Sa ke olo atu ki tino e pelā me ne mamoe i Romania ki mātū.


Psalms 73 through 106 have given us much to ponder, filling our hearts with gratitude to our heavenly Father. 	 E tuku mai i te Salamo 73 ki te 106 a pogai e uke ke mafau‵fau loto ki ei, e faka‵fonu aka ei ‵tou loto ki te loto fakafetai ki te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi.


This was clearly evident in the reassuring words he spoke to his apostles on the final night of his earthly life. 	 E manino ‵lei te mea tenā i ana pati fakamafanafana kolā ne fai atu ne ia i te ‵toe po ne ola ei a ia e pelā me se tagata i te lalolagi nei.


John 19:38 says that Joseph “was a disciple of Jesus but a secret one because of his fear of the Jews.” 	 E fai mai i te Ioane 19:38 me i a Iosefa “se soko foki o Iesu, kae ona ko tena mataku i tino ne seki fakaasi atu ne ia te mea tenei ki tino.”


(1 Pet. 2:2) First, pray to Jehovah for the needed self-discipline to study his Word. 	 (1 Pe. 2:2) Muamua la, ‵talo ki a Ieova ke mafai o pule faka‵lei a koe ki a koe eiloa ke mafai o avanoa koe ke sukesuke ki tena Muna.


We are zealous for true worship.—1 Tim. 4:16. 	 E loto finafinau eiloa tatou mō te tapuakiga tonu.—1 Timoteo 4:16.


Thus a mother passes immunoglobulins to her child, providing valuable immunity. 	 Tela la, ko avatu i ei ne te mātua ki tena pepe a immunoglobulins, ke puipui ei tena pepe mai masaki.


Does this suggest that some kind of brainwashing was involved? 	 E mata, e fakaasi mai i ei me ne faimalōgina a Timoteo ke fai penā?


Jehovah wants willing, wholehearted service. 	 E manako a Ieova ki te taviniga telā e fai mo te loto malie mo te loto katoatoa.


He urged his brothers: “Do not let sin continue to rule as king in your mortal bodies so that you should obey their desires.” 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a ia ki ana taina: “Ke se talia ne koutou ke pule atu faeloa te agasala e pelā me se tupu ki otou foitino i te otou faka‵logo ki olotou manakoga.”


Jehovah on the March! 	 Ko Fanatu Eiloa a Ieova!


In the present-day Christian congregation, there are women like Dorcas who may make garments or do other loving things for those in need. 	 I te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano i aso nei, e isi ne fāfine pelā mo Tokasi kolā e mafai o ‵sui ne latou a gatu io me e fai a nisi galuega a‵lofa aka mō tino ma‵tiva.


But consider the example of a man named Job. 	 Kae mafaufau la ki te fakaakoakoga a te tagata ko Iopu.


The Greek word for “devil” is di·aʹbo·los, which means “slanderer.” 	 A te pati Eleni mō te “tiapolo” ko te di·aʹbo·los, telā e fakauiga ki te “tino fatufatu.”


Remember, millions of people today ignore their conscience, and that becomes deadened, allowing them to lie or do other wrong things with no remorse. 	 Ke masaua me ko lau i miliona a tino i te lalolagi nei e se ‵saga ki olotou loto lagona, ko ‵mate i ei, kae ko fai ei latou ke ‵loi io me fai a nisi mea ma‵sei e aunoa mo te loto salamo.


Only after he got Abraham to swear to him to be kind to the Philistine king’s offspring did Abraham bring up the matter of his stolen well. 	 Mai tua ifo o tena faiatuga ke tauto a Apelaamo me ka atafai a ia ki tama‵liki a tupu o Filisitia, ne fakasae aka ei ne Apelaamo a te fakalavelave e uiga ki tena vaikeli telā ne kaisoa.


(Exodus 23:4, 5; Leviticus 19:14; Deuteronomy 15:13-15; 22:10, 22) The Law also incited the Jews to love one another. 	 (Esoto 23:4, 5; Levitiko 19:14; Teutelonome 15:13-15; 22:10, 22) Ne fakamalosi atu foki te Tulafono ki te kau Iutaia ke fakatau a‵lofa.


It is not some remote, abstract concept but a living reality! 	 E se se manatu fua telā ko se aogā, kae se mea tonu eiloa!


Manoah asked: “What will become the child’s mode of life and his work?” 	 Ne fesili atu a Manoa: “Se a te olaga e tau o ola ei a ia?”


However, with a firm grip on the counsel found in the Bible, as well as with the help offered by God’s earth-wide congregation, we can move forward.—Ps. 73:23, 24. 	 E tiga te feitu tenā, kafai e ‵piki ‵mau tatou ki pati polopoloki i te Tusi Tapu, fakatasi mo te fesoasoani telā e tuku mai ne te fakapotopotoga saukātoa a te Atua i te lalolagi kātoa, e mafai eiloa o ga‵solo tatou ki mua i te feitu tenei.—Salamo 73:23, 24.


The more we love our God, the stronger our faith becomes, not only that he exists, but that he unfailingly rewards those whom he loves.—Read Hebrews 11:6. 	 Te lasi o te ‵tou a‵lofa ki te Atua, ka fakamalosi foki ne te mea tenā a te ‵tou fakatuanaki, sē ona fua me ola a ia, kae e tali‵tonu tatou me fakamaoni eiloa a ia o taui atu a latou kolā e a‵lofa tonu atu ki a ia.—Faitau te Epelu 11:6.


“We . . . shall walk in the name of Jehovah our God to time indefinite, even forever.”—MICAH 4:5. 1. 	 “Ka ko matou e tapuaki kae faka‵logo ki te Aliki te motou Atua ki te se gata mai.”—MIKA 4:5.


Words that are not backed up by actions are just as ineffective as a bow without a bowstring.—1 John 3:18. 	 A pati kolā e fai atu fua e aunoa mo galuega e seai eiloa se lotou aogā e pelā eiloa mo se sana telā e seai sena uka.—1 Ioane 3:18.


Wise Guidance for Married Couples 	 Fakatakitakiga Aogā mō Taki Tauavaga


He was to be received hospitably. 	 Ne ‵tau o talimalo faka‵lei a ia.


(Exodus 19:5, 6; Isaiah 33:22) No other nation could make that claim! 2. 	 (Esoto 19:5, 6; Isaia 33:22) E seai aka foki eiloa se isi atufenua e mafai o fai mai penā!


This happened to a Christian sister named Mary. 	 Ne tupu eiloa a te mea tenei ki se tuagane Kelisiano e igoa ki a Mary.


We will briefly consider three means by which we can draw close to Jehovah God. 	 Ka mafau‵fau tatou ki auala e tolu kolā e mafai ei o fakapili‵pili atu tatou ki a Ieova te Atua.


Headship and subjection are essential for peace and order to prevail among intelligent creatures. 	 E tāua eiloa a te pulega mo te fakalogo ki te faiga ke tumau te filemu mo te tokagamalie i va o mea ola katoa.


Are you moved to want to do that? 	 E mata, e fia fai foki koe penā?


Jehovah God has chosen his Son, Jesus, to rule mankind forever. 	 Ko oti ne filifili ne Ieova te Atua a tena Tama, ko Iesu ke pule ki luga i tino ki te se-gata-mai.


Ezekiel is meticulous in his writing. 	 Ne fakaeteete malosi kae ne maea ‵lei foki te tusiga ne Esekielu tena tusi.


He wrote: “If God is for us, who will be against us? 	 Ne tusi mai a ia: “Kafai te Atua e mō tatou, ka ko oi la e ‵teke ki a tatou?


Becky relates: “My parents do not serve Jehovah, so they give me a hard time when I try to do anything that has to do with service to God. 	 Muna a Pekī: “E se tavini atu oku mātua ki a Ieova, kae e ‵teke malosi mai laua ki a au i so se mea e taumafai au o fai i te taviniga ki te Atua.


“Because you were set free from sin but became slaves to God,” wrote Paul, “you are having your fruit in the way of holiness, and the end everlasting life.” 	 “Nei la, ko oti ne fakasaoloto koutou mai i te agasala, ko fai koutou mo tavini a te Atua,” ko pati a Paulo, “a te taui ka maua ne koutou ko te fakatapūga o koutou, mo tena ikuga, ko te ola se gata mai.”


How to Delegate 	 Te Tufaatuga o Galuega


That is how Jehovah sees you young ones who are faithfully praising him in these critical times. 	 E penā eiloa te kilokiloga a Ieova ki a koutou e talavou kolā e ‵viki atu mo te fakamaoni ki a ia i taimi faiga‵ta konei.


The fifth blast is related to the release of God’s people from “the abyss” of inactivity in 1919 and to their relentless witnessing work, which became like a tormenting plague on Christendom. 	 A te pu i te lima e fakavae eiloa ki te fakasaolotoga o tino o te Atua mai i “mone” telā ko te taimi ne seki gasue‵sue ei latou i te 1919 e pelā foki mo te lotou galuega talai, telā ne fai pelā me se mala fakalogo‵mae ki Lotu Kelisiano ‵se.


12 Most pioneers have a very full schedule. 	 12 A te ukega o paenia e fakalavelave ‵ki.


“You must listen to him.” 	 “Kae e ‵tau mo koutou o faka‵logo ki a ia.”


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As foretold, people have become “lovers of themselves,” unwilling to go out of their way for others. 	 E pelā mo te mea ne ‵valo mai, ne kamata a tino o ‘a‵lofa fua ki a latou eiloa,’ e seai se loto fiafia o fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino.


“Instead, he remained positive and expressed a sincere desire to help.” 	 “I lō te fai penā, ne ‵kilo faeloa a ia ki feitu ‵lei kae fakaasi mai tena manakoga tonu ke fesoasoani mai.”


According to one Bible commentary, the statement that the Devil was “roving about in the earth” refers to the role of ancient Persian spies, who traveled and reported matters in the service of their king. 	 E pelā mo te fakamatalaga e tasi e uiga ki te Tusi Tapu, e fakasino atu a pati me i te Tiapolo “ne fano sāle fua i te lalolagi” telā e fakatusa ki galuega a sipai Pelesia i aso mua, kolā ne faima‵laga sāle kae tuku atu olotou lipoti i te taviniga ki te lotou tupu.


Instead of quickly coming up with a response and making a spur-of-the-moment decision, why not stop and think? 	 I lō te pati ‵pole ki se fakaikuga, kaia e se nofo muamua koe o mafaufau?


In what ways did God’s laws to Israel reflect his love? 	 I auala fea ne fakaasi atu ei te alofa o te Atua i ana tulafono ki te kau Isalaelu?


This word is used as another title of Satan, the foremost slanderer.—John 8:44; Rev. 12:9, 10. 	 A te pati tenei ne fakaaoga e pelā me se suā ‵tofi o Satani, te ‵toe tino gutu fatufatu.—Ioane 8:44; Fakaasiga 12:9, 10.


God’s Kingdom—What Is It? 	 E Mata, e Fakaasi Atu ne Koe te Alofa Atafai?


15 To remain in God’s love, we cannot allow our conscience to become insensitive to sin. 	 15 Ko te mea ke tumau tatou i loto i te alofa o te Atua, e se ‵tau o talia ne tatou ‵tou loto lagona ke ‵kivi ana mata ki te faiga o te agasala.


Share your thoughts with them. 	 Fakaasi atu ou mafaufauga ki a lāua.


This new arrangement has provided tremendous encouragement for mature men to qualify to take the lead in the congregation. 	 Ne lasi ‵ki eiloa te fakamalosiga ne maua mai i te fakatokaga fou tenei ne tāgata kolā ko ma‵tua ‵lei i te feitu faka-te-agaga ke fai ne latou te takitakiga i te fakapotopotoga.


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We can seek the help of holy spirit by reading the inspired Bible. 	 E mafai o ‵sala atu tatou ki te fesoasoani o te agaga tapu mai i te faitau ki te Tusi Tapu telā ne māfua mai i te Atua.


• Why are many people today so pessimistic? 	 • Kaia e sē maua ei ne tino e tokouke i aso nei se kilokiloga mautinoa?


“Over and over again,” they repeat memorized phrases that include many unnecessary words. 	 “Kafai e ‵talo koutou sa fakafoki‵foki” faeloa a ‵talo tauloto kolā e aofia i ei a muna sē aoga.


13 During your discussions, you might ask, “How did you learn the truth?” 	 13 I te taimi e fai ei te lū akoga, e mafai o fesili atu ki a ia, “Ne iloa pefea ne koe te munatonu?”


Christians with the earthly hope also do well in these respects. 17. 	 E atamai foki a tino kolā e fakamoe‵moe ke ola i te lalolagi nei i te faiga o mea konei.


(Gen. 18:25) With that question, Abraham expressed confidence that Jehovah would render perfect justice in the case of Sodom and Gomorrah. 	 (Kene. 18:25) Ne fakaasi atu ne Apelaamo me ne talitonu katoatoa a ia ki a Ieova me ka fakamasino mo te fakamaoni ne ia a fa‵kai o Sotoma mo Komolo.


We knew that we would lose the case, but we realized that a great witness would result. 	 E iloa ne matou me ka sē manumalo matou, kae e iloa ne matou me e mafai eiloa o tuku atu ne matou se molimau lasi ‵ki.


Jehovah’s Witnesses in Mozambique hold literacy classes in 850 places nationwide in order that people can read God’s Word for themselves. 	 E akoako ne Molimau a Ieova i Mozambique a tino ke iloa o fai‵tau kae tusitusi i koga e 850 ko te mea ke mafai ne tino o fai‵tau a te Muna a te Atua i a latou eiloa.


How did the brothers react? 	 Ne fakafesagai atu pefea a taina ki mea konei?


Only two, Joshua and Caleb, spoke favorably of Israel’s prospects in Canaan. 	 E tokolua fua mai i a latou, ko Iosua mo Kalepo, ne gali te lā lipoti e uiga ki fakamanuiaga kolā ka maua ne te kau Isalaelu māfai ko ‵nofo atu latou i Kanana.


Of course, we must acknowledge his power and authority, even as the apostle Paul did when he wrote: “To the King of eternity, incorruptible, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. 	 • Kaia e ‵tau ei o ma‵nako tatou ke iloilo aka ne Ieova a tatou? [Fesili mo te Sukesukega]


6 Because of the training that he received from his real parents early in life, Moses likely knew what Jehovah had promised his ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 	 6 I te taimi koi tamaliki ei a Mose, ne akoako a ia ne ana mātua ‵tonu e uiga ki a Ieova. Tela la, kāti ne iloa ne ia a mea kolā ne tauto atu a Ieova ki a Apelaamo, Isaako, mo Iakopo.


(Prov. 14:30) How, then, can we deal with hurt feelings and gain our brother? 	 (Faata. 14:30) E mafai la pefea o fakafesagai atu tatou ki lagonaga logo‵mae kae fai ke toe maua mai ‵tou taina?


Jesus displayed no such weakness. 	 Ne seki fakaasi atu ne Iesu se vaegā vāivāiga penā.


But, if these deaths had been spread evenly over the period, war would have killed around 2,500 people every day, that is over 100 people an hour, round the clock, for ninety years.” 	 Kae kafai e vaevae aka te aofaki katoa o tino ne ‵mate i te vaitaimi tenā, e nofo loa pelā ki se toko 2,500 o tino ne ‵mate i taua konā i aso takitasi, ko tena uiga e silia atu i te toko 100 o tino ne ‵mate i te itula, i tausaga e 90 konā.”


As slaves of Jehovah, what primary obligation do we have, and how can we fulfill it? 	 E pelā me ne tavini a Ieova, se a te ‵toe tiute tāua telā e maua ne tatou, kae e fakataunu pefea ne tatou?