Jesus is “the resurrection and the life,” and how comforting it is to know that in the near future “all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out”!—John 5:28, 29; 11:25. 	 A Iesu “ko te toetu mo te ola,” kae e pefea te fakamafanafana mai ke iloa ne tatou me ko pili mai te taimi “e lagona ei a tena leo ne latou katoa kola e i loto i tanuga, kae ka ulu mai ei latou ki tua. Ko latou kola ne amio ‵lei, e toe‵tu i te ola”!—Ioane 5:28, 29; 11:25.


16 What a fine spirit exists among young men and women in Jehovah’s service, and how this impresses onlookers! 	 16 Ko oko eiloa i te gali o te agaga telā e maua ne tamataene mo tamafine kolā e ga‵lue i te taviniga ki a Ieova, kae e ofo malosi i ei a nisi tino!


What was the result? 	 Se a te mea ne iku mai i ei?


15. Why should we look for the good in people, and how might we do so? 	 15 E pelā mo Iesu e fakatāua ne tatou a uiga ‵lei o tino.


If you do, you can truly live up to the heartwarming words recorded at Proverbs 27:11: “Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, that I may make a reply to him that is taunting me.” 	 Kafai e fai koe penā, e mafai eiloa o ola koe e ‵tusa mo pati fakamalosi i te Faataoto 27:11: “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.”


The World Ruler Shows His True Face 	 Ko Fakaasi ‵Tonu Mai ne te Pule o te Lalolagi a Ia Eiloa


Then he warned: “Do you not know that if you keep presenting yourselves to anyone as slaves to obey him, you are slaves of him because you obey him, either of sin with death in view or of obedience with righteousness in view? 	 I konā ne faka‵pula mai ei ne tou tagata: “E a, e se iloa ne koutou me kafai e tuku atu faeloa ne koutou a koutou ki se tino e pelā me ne pologa mai te faka‵logo ki a ia, a koutou ne pologa a te tino telā e faka‵logo koutou ki ei, me ko te agasala telā e iku atu ki te mate, io me ko te fakalogo telā e iku atu ki te amiotonu.


(Proverbs 3:32) “Now that you have put away deceit, each one of you speak truth with his neighbor.”—Ephesians 4:25. 	 (Faataoto 3:32) “Ona ko te mea ko oti ne tiakina ne koutou a mea sē ‵tonu, ke na fai‵pati la koutou taki tokotasi ki otou tuakoi ki te mea tonu.”—Efeso 4:25.


Gradually, the gap increases. 	 E fanofano malielie eiloa, ko te mea loa ko tai ‵mao.


Christian elders help us to follow Christ’s leadership 	 E fesoasoani mai a toeaina Kelisiano ke tau‵tali tatou i te takitakiga a Keliso


Working alongside her fueled my desire to move abroad.” 	 A te ga‵lue fakatasi mo ia ne fakamalosi ei toku fia tavini atu i se fenua fakaa‵tea.”


• How can we cultivate the love of God? 	 • E mafai pefea o fakamalosi aka ne tatou te alofa ki te Atua?


Why not examine what the Bible says about this subject? 	 Kaia e se iloilo ei ne koe a muna a te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te mataupu tenei?


(Psalm 72:16) Jehovah “will wipe out every tear from [our] eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. 	 (Salamo 72:16) Ka ‵solo ne Ieova a “loimata i [‵tou] mata. Ka se toe iai se mate, se fanoanoa, se tagi io me se ‵mae.


But not Moses. 	 Kae e se ko Mose.


The short-term material advantages of a career in this world cannot approach the long-range benefits you receive from ‘serving Jehovah with your whole heart and soul.’ 	 A mea aogā se tumau kolā e maua i te lalolagi nei e se tāitāi o fetaui mo mea aogā tumau kolā ka maua ne tatou mai te ‘tavini atu ki a Ieova mo ‵tou loto kātoa mo ‵tou agaga kātoa.’


Jesus’ words spoken in the Sermon on the Mount give us clear guidance about setting goals. 	 E manino ‵lei a fakatakitakiga mo fakamoemoega i te Lāuga a Iesu i luga i te Mauga.


As we reflect on such memories, we too are moved to say, “Thank you, Jehovah, for permitting me to be there.” 	 I te taimi e mafau‵fau ei tatou ki vaegā taimi penā, e fakaosofia foki tatou ke fai atu, “Fakafetai Ieova, mō te talia mai ke kau atu au ki ei i konā.”


(Psalm 115:16) The entire globe was to become a paradise, filled with righteous humans, who would cultivate it and take care of it. 	 (Salamo 115:16) Ne ‵tau o fai te lalolagi kātoa mo fai se palataiso, telā e ‵fonu i tino amio‵tonu, kolā e ga‵lue kae tausi atu ki ei.


28 Our Readers Ask . . . 	 ITULAU E 28 PESE: 71, 117


2 The setting for this drama is found in Hosea chapter 1. 	 2 E maua i te Hosea mataupu 1 a fakanofonofoga e uiga ki te tala tenei.


Some time later, she was sitting in a chair in the living room, waiting for her Bible teacher to come. 	 Fakamuli ifo i ei, ne sagasaga loa tou fafine i luga i se nofoga i te potu alaala, o faka‵tali ke oko atu tena faiakoga.


By means of what does Jesus oversee the Christian congregation? 	 Se a te auala ne takitaki ei ne Iesu a te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano?


But it was time to move on. 	 Kae ko oko mai loa te taimi ko ‵tau ei au o gasue ki mua.


17 All in the congregation need to be on guard against searching out their own glory. 	 17 E ‵tau o matapula‵pula a tino katoa i te fakapotopotoga ke mo a ma ‵sala atu ki olotou tavaega eiloa.


But his words carry little weight because the sign is in plain view and there is nothing wrong with the driver’s vision. 	 Kae ne seki fakalogo te pulisimani ki ei i te faka‵pulaga e lavea ‵lei eiloa, kae ko mata o te tino fakateletele e se ma‵sei.


Vigilance is vital. 	 E tāua a te mataala.


(Genesis 1:27, 31) Later, God inspired a Bible writer to give these instructions to husbands: “Rejoice with the wife of your youth . . . 	 (Kenese 1:27, 31) Fakamuli ifo, ne fakamalosi atu a te Atua ki se tino ne tusi ne ia te Tusi Tapu ke fai atu a fakatonuga konei ki tāgata a‵vaga: “Ke fiafia koe ki te tamafine ne avaga koe ki ei . . .


She was always a very active person, but now, at the age of 84, she has become practically housebound. 	 A ia se tino e malosi ‵ki, kae nei la i te taimi ko 84 ei ana tausaga, ko sē mafai ne tou fafine o fano ki tua mo te fale i a ia eiloa.


Besides love for God, for what other important reason do we share in the preaching work? 	 I tafa o te alofa ki te Atua, se a te suā pogai tāua e ‵kau atu ei tatou ki te galuega talai?


So as we study the Bible and take in knowledge from God, we are allowing his light to shine toward us. 	 E auala i te Tusi Tapu, e fakamaina mai ne Ieova te mainaga e uiga ki ana fuafuaga kae taku mai a te auala e mafai ei o fai ne tatou tena loto.


(Matthew 7:20) History since then has proved this identification to be correct. 	 (Mataio 7:20) Ko oti ne fakamaoni aka ne tala fakasolopito a te tonu o te mea tenei.


(Mic. 6:6-8) Hence, Jesus urged his disciples to “be about settling matters quickly.” 	 (Mika 6:6-8) Tela la, ne fakamalosi atu a Iesu ki ana soko ke “vave o faka‵lei” se fakalavelave.


How can I apply this information . . . 	 E fakagalue aka pefea ne au a te fakamatalaga tenei . . .


As we do so, we demonstrate our confidence that Jehovah will preserve us through the great tribulation or restore us to life in the new world. 	 Kafai e fai tatou penā, ko fakaasi ne tatou te loto talitonu me ka puipui ne Ieova tatou i te fakalavelave lasi io me e toe faka‵tu aka ne ia tatou ki te lalolagi fou.


He did not want it to be reproached by enemies who would attribute their victory to lifeless idols. 	 Ne seki manako tou tagata ke taku fakamasei te igoa tenā, ne fili kolā ne fai mai me ne manumalo latou ona ko te fesoasoani o olotou tupua ‵mate.


“Charm may be false, and prettiness may be vain,” states Proverbs 31:30, “but the woman that fears Jehovah is the one that procures praise for herself.” 	 E fai mai te Faataoto 31:30: “A te gali e faka‵se tino, pelā foki te matagali e mafai fua o matafi, ka ko te fafine telā e fakaāva ki te Aliki e ‵tau o tavaegina.”


What was God’s original purpose for the earth and for mankind? 	 Se a loa te fuafuaga a te Atua i te kamataga mō te lalolagi pelā foki mo tino?


Humility and modesty—having a realistic view of our limitations—will most certainly nurture in us balanced and reasonable expectations. 	 Kafai e loto mau‵lalo tatou kae ‵nofo filemu—ko tena uiga ko iloa ‵lei ne tatou ‵tou vāivāiga—ka ‵lei kae paleni a mea kolā e fakamoe‵moe tatou ki ei.


We need accurate knowledge and understanding to be sure that our sacred service is acceptable to God 	 E ‵tau o maua ne tatou a te iloaga tonu mo te malamalama ko te mea ke fakamautinoa aka me e talia ne te Atua te ‵tou taviniga tapu


The following disclaimers appear on Web sites for singles: 	 Konei a pati e mafai o maua sāle i Web sites mō tino ‵taka:


And how can we develop such love? 	 Kae e mafai pefea o fakamalosi aka ne tatou te vaega o te alofa tenā?


Titus advances on Jerusalem near Passover 70 C.E., trapping the residents and pilgrims inside the city. 	 Ne fanatu eiloa a Tito ki Ielusalema kae ko pilipili eiloa ki te Paseka i te 70 T.A., kae ne seki mafai eiloa o sao se tino i loto i ei io me ko tino ne olo atu ki te Paseka mai loto i te fa‵kai.


Because it gave people ample opportunity to choose whether they would serve Jehovah or not. 	 Me ne avatu i ei se avanoaga ‵lei ke filifili aka me ka tavini atu latou ki a Ieova me ikai.


2 The first Bible record of offerings being made to God is in connection with Cain and Abel. 	 2 A te tala muamua i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki taulaga kolā ne avatu ki te Atua, ko te tala o Kaino mo Apelu.


(Jas. 2:17) If you have strong conviction, it is reasonable to expect that you will show it by your actions. 	 (Iako. 2:17) Ka lavea atu eiloa a te malosi o tou loto talitonu e auala i au faifaiga.


(Luke 24:34) “He appeared to Cephas,” says the Bible, “then to the twelve.” (1 Corinthians 15:5) Instead of feeling resentment, Jesus forgave the repentant apostle and strengthened him. 	 (Luka 24:34) “Ne fakaasi atu ki a Petelu,” ko pati i te Tusi Tapu, “e pelā foki ki te tinoagafulu mo te tokolua.” (1 Kolinito 15:5) I lō te ita fakamoemoe, ne fakamagalo ne Iesu a te apositolo loto salamo kae fakamalosi atu ki a ia.


It is shown by helpful acts and considerate words. 	 E fakaasi atu te uiga tenā i galuega fesoasoani mo pati kolā e fai atu mo te atafai.


That foreknowledge can help us to act wisely now. 	 Ka fesoasoani mai te mea tenei ke fai nei ne tatou se fakaikuga poto.


CONCLUDING his Gospel account, the apostle John wrote: “There are, in fact, many other things also which Jesus did, which, if ever they were written in full detail, I suppose, the world itself could not contain the scrolls written.” 	 I TE fakaotiga o tena tusi Evagelia, ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Ioane, penei: “Kae uke ake foki a nisi mea ne fai ne Iesu; kae moi ne tusi katoa ana mea ne fai, i toku taofi ka se mafai o ofi i te lalolagi a tusi konei, manafai ne tusi.”


What danger to our spirituality must we guard against? 	 Ne a mea fakama‵taku ki ‵tou feitu faka-te-agaga e ‵tau o puipui tatou mai ei?


She helped me talk things through and unburden myself. 	 Ne fesoasoani mai a ia ke fakamāmā taku amoga.


Many people view life on earth in a similar way. 	 E tai ‵pau a manatu o tino e uiga ki te olaga i te lalolagi nei.


(Ps 148 Verses 7, 9, 10) Have you ever watched a beautiful sunset or looked up at a full moon sailing across a sea of stars or laughed in delight at animals playing or gasped in awe at a gorgeous landscape? 	 (Fuaiupu e 7, 9, 10) Kai lavea aka eiloa ne koe te matālagi i te taimi ko pili ei o tō te mata o te la io me ko te masina sulu e folau i luga i te lagi telā e ‵fonu i fetu io me e ‵mae tou tinae i te kataga i tafaoga a manu io me e ofo koe i se kogā koga tafasili i te gali?


David grew old, “satisfied with days.” (1 Chronicles 23:1) Though David made serious mistakes, he is remembered as one of many witnesses of God who displayed outstanding faith.—Hebrews 11:32. 	 Ne gasolo a Tavita o matua kae ne “fiafia ki tena olaga.” (1 Nofoaiga Tupu 23:1) E ui eiloa ne fai ne Tavita a agasala matagā, e masaua faeloa a ia e pelā me se tokotasi o molimau e tokouke a te Atua telā ne fakaasi atu ne ia te lasi o tena fakatuanaki.—Epelu 11:32.


Why not search for some of them and try putting them into practice?—Philippians 3:16. 	 Se mea ‵lei ke sukesuke koe ki nisi akoakoga konā kae fakagalue aka foki a mea konā, i ne?—Filipi 3:16.


By being loyal, Jesus proved that a perfect human could maintain perfect obedience to God’s righteous standards. 	 Mai tena fakamaoni, ne fakatalitonu atu ei ne Iesu me e mafai eiloa ne se tino ‵lei katoatoa o tumau i te fakalogo ki tulaga amio‵tonu o te Atua.


This article will focus on the quality of compassion, a sympathetic awareness of another’s suffering or adversity coupled with a desire to lessen it. 	 Ka fakasino tonu atu loa te mataupu tenei ki te uiga ko te alofa atafai, ko te malamalama ‵lei i logo‵maega o nisi tino io me ko fakalavelave kolā e manakogina ke fakamu‵tana ifo.


More than that, when he found himself in fashion as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient as far as death, yes, death on a torture stake.” 	 Ne loto malalo a ia kae ne sasale foki i te auala o te fakalogo muna, ke oko eiloa ki tona mate, telā ko tena mate i luga i te sataulo.”


The years have rolled by, and both of us are in our 80’s. 	 Ne vave ‵ki a tausaga, kae ko māua tokolua ko taki 80 tupu nei ma tausaga.


(Luke 11:13; 12:24) Based on contrast, this type of reasoning can make a deep impression. 	 (Luka 11:13; 12:24) E masaua ‵lei ne tino a vaegā fakamatalaga ‵tonu konei me e fakatusatusa i ei a mea kese‵kese.


What will be considered in next week’s lesson? 	 Ne a mea ka sau‵tala ki ei i te mataupu o te suā vaiaso?


20 Yes, Jehovah has in a wonderful way answered the prayer expressed at Psalm 43:3. 	 20 E tonu, ne tali mai ne Ieova i se auala fakaofoofogia a te ‵talo telā ne fakaasi mai i te Salamo 43:3.


“Seeing the One Who Is Invisible” 	 ‘Ko Lavea te Atua Telā e se Mafai o Matea’


(Rom. 5:14; 1 Cor. 15:45) This means that Jesus had to be born perfect. 	 (Loma 5:14; 1 Kolinito 15:45) E fakauiga i ei me ne fanau mai a Iesu kae ne ‵lei katoatoa.


Then, too, consider the many innocents who are killed by abortions. 	 Kae mafaufau aka foki ki tama‵liki fakaa‵lofa e tokouke kolā e ‵mate e auala i te fakatōga o pepe.


Fiery coals heaped on top increased the heat so that the hard metal melted and separated from the impurities in the ore. 	 A malala ‵ka kolā e fakatafola i luga e fakalasi ne ia te ‵vela ke fakaliuvai ei te fiti ko ‵vae ei keatea a mea sē aogā mai te fiti.


7 Because we recognize Christ’s authority, we have a part in the Kingdom-preaching and disciple-making work. 	 7 Ona ko te talia ne tatou a te pulega a Keliso, e fai foki te ‵tou vaega i te galuega ko te talaiatuga o te Malo mo te faiga o soko.


(Job 40:6-8; 42:3, 6) Job’s humility eventually resulted in his being blessed abundantly by God.—Job 42:10-13. 	 (Iopu 40:6-8; 42:3, 6) Ne iku fakamuli atu a te loto maulalo o Iopu ki te mauaga o fakamanuiaga e uke mai te Atua.—Iopu 42:10-13.


Whose example of faith and courage can help you to do the preaching work? 	 I a ai a fakaakoakoga o te fakatuanaki mo te loto malosi e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki a koe ke fai te galuega talai?


What can we do about it as individuals? 	 Se a te mea e mafai ne tatou taki tokotasi o fai?


[Blurb on page 5] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 5]


(Luke 5:10) His disciples were to lower their nets into the sea of mankind and could expect that their ‘catch’ would include many men. 	 (Luka 5:10) Ne faka‵pau ne Iesu a te lotou galuega talai ki te faiika. E mafai o fesoasoani atu a ia ki a latou ke ‵sala atu ki tino kolā ka talia ne latou te munatonu. Kae e aofia i ei a tāgata.


Loyalty to God Makes Life Meaningful 	 E Aoga te Olaga Māfai e Alofa Fakamaoni ki te Atua


Heartfelt Joy 	 Te Fiafia Mai i te Loto


It is truly astonishing: everywhere on earth we find stories of a great primeval flood.” 	 E tonu me se mea fakaofoofogia eiloa: me e maua atu ne tatou i koga katoa o te lalolagi a tala e uiga ki te lolo lasi i aso mua.”


(1 Pet. 1:1; 5:13) What exciting times those were! 	 (1 Petelu 1:1; 5:13) Ma‵faga o taimi fakafia‵fia a taimi konā!


(Proverbs 6:12, 13) This kind of deception can become a source of much mental distress to his victim. 	 (Faataoto 6:12, 13) A te vaegā faifaiga loi tenei e mafai o māfua mai i ei a te logo‵mae ki te mafaufau o te suā tino.


Jehovah Cares for You! 	 E Atafai a Ieova ki a Koe!


This can be accomplished by accepting education that God provides through his Word. 	 E mafai eiloa o fai te mea tenei mai te taliaga o akoakoga kolā e tuku mai ne te Atua e auala i tena Muna.


Professor F. Dale Bruner writes of such treasures: “It is well known that fame is fickle. 	 E tusi mai a te Polofesa ko F. Dale Bruner e uiga ki koloa penā: “E iloa ‵lei ne tatou me i te takutakua o te tino e se tumau.


We might say: ‘When Jehovah forgives our sins, he wipes them away as though using a sponge (or an eraser).’ 	 E mafai ne tatou o fai atu, penei: ‘Kafai e fakamagalo ne Ieova ‵tou agasala, e ‵solo keatea a agasala konā e pelā me e fakaaogā ne ia se omomi (io me se ‵solo).’


However, humble Jews accepted Jesus as the Messiah, as did some Samaritans who said: “This man is for a certainty the savior of the world.”—John 4:25, 26, 41, 42; 7:31. 	 Kae ko tino Iutaia loto maulalo ne talia ne latou a Iesu e pelā me ko te Mesia, e pelā foki mo nisi tino Samalia kolā ne fai mai: “Ko iloa ei ne matou me ko ia tonu eiloa ko te Fakaola o te lalolagi.”—Ioane 4:25, 26, 41, 42; 7:31.


Consider what has been said in recent times about the people of today. 	 Mafaufau la ki pati kolā ko oti ne fai mai e uiga ki tino i aso fakamuli nei.


4, 5. (a) How could our situation be similar to that of Paul? (b) How did Paul’s situation change unexpectedly? 	 4, 5. (a) E mafai pefea o tai ‵pau ‵tou tulaga mo Paulo? (e) Ne ‵fuli fakavave pefea a mea ne ‵tupu ki a Paulo?


The General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948. 	 Ne talia ne te Fakapotopotoga Kātoa o Malo ‵Soko a te Universal Declaration of Human Rights i a Tesema 10, 1948.


17 Of course, we are in a better situation now. 	 17 E tonu, e maua ne tatou se tulaga tai ‵lei atu i aso nei.


The temporary periods of ‘uncleanness’ associated with childbirth, as well as other matters, such as menstruation and seminal emissions, called this hereditary sinfulness to mind. 	 A te vaitaimi toetoe e “sē ‵ma” ei i te taimi e fanau ei, e pelā foki mo te masaki fakafāfine mo te ‵sali o te sua, se fakamasauaga ki tino Isalaelu a te tulaga agasala telā ne togi atu ki a latou.


“[Love] does not keep account of the injury,” states 1 Corinthians 13:5. 	 E fai mai te 1 Kolinito 13:5, penei: “A te alofa e se . . . fakamasausau ne ia a mea ‵se a se tino.”


10 When writing to the Christians in Corinth, Paul described the strategy that he used to reprove himself. 	 10 I tena tusi ki te kau Kolinito, ne fakamatala atu ne Paulo a te auala ne fakaaoga ne ia ke polopoloki ei a ia ne ia eiloa.


15:6—Why did the Kenites receive special consideration from Saul? 	 15:6—Kaia ne alofa fakapito ei a Saulo ki tino Keni?


7 Global military spending is now about a trillion dollars each year. 	 7 E fakamāumāu ne kautau i te lalolagi kātoa se tiliona tālā i tausaga takitasi.


(Luke 12:42) He is blessing the worldwide brotherhood as a whole. 	 (Luka 12:42) E fakamanuia ne ia te kautaina i te lalolagi kātoa.


15 Jesus states that the sower “sleeps at night and rises up by day.” 	 15 E fai mai Iesu me i te tino ‵toki saito “ne moe i te po, [kae] ne ala i te ao.”


Or is there anything else we need to know if we want our prayers to Jehovah to be heard? 	 [Fakamatalaga fakaopoopo] E fai mai a nisi lotu me se mea ‵se ke taku atu a te igoa o te Atua e auala i ‵talo.


And how can we avoid being overreached by the Devil? 	 Kae e mafai pefea ne tatou o ‵kalo keatea mai i te Tiapolo mo ana taumafaiga ke pule mai ki a tatou?


His assessment may win nods of agreement from various “experts,” but it runs directly counter to the facts. 	 E tiga eiloa e lotoma‵lie a tino kolā e fai pelā me e ‵poto atu ki a ia, e ‵teke atu eiloa te manatu tenā ki te mea tonu.


Promises That Will Come True 	 Folafolaga Kolā ka Fakataunu Tonu


(Read Joshua 21:43-45; 23:14.) 	 (Faitau te Iosua 21:43-45; 23:14.)


If you know that you will have to wait, be prepared to read, write, knit, crochet, or engage in some other useful activity. 	 Kafai e iloa ne koe me e ‵tau o faka‵tali koe, ke na fakatoka se mea ke faitau ki ei, se tusi ke tusi, se mea ke suisui io me kolosē, io me ke fai se isi mea aogā.


(Revelation 20:1-3) A thousand years may appear to you to be a long time, but in fact, Jehovah views it “as one day.”—2 Peter 3:8. 	 (Fakaasiga 20:1-3) Kāti e mafaufau koe me i te afe tausaga se taimi leva ‵ki, kae e kilo atu a Ieova ki ei e pelā fua me se “aso e tasi.”—2 Petelu 3:8.


In the following article, we will consider further how a knowledge of Jehovah brings joy and benefits to those who apply it in their lives. 	 I te suā mataupu ka mafaufau ‵loto tatou ki te auala e mafai ei o aumai ne te iloaga e uiga ki a Ieova a te fiafia mo mea aogā ki tino kolā e fakaga‵lue aka ne latou te mea tenā i olotou olaga.


(Genesis 12:11-13; 20:13) In this, Abram set a fine example for husbands to exercise loving headship, and Sarai, by demonstrating her subjection, is an example for wives today.—Ephesians 5:23-28; Colossians 4:6. 	 (Kenese 12:11-13; 20:13) I te feitu tenei, ne tuku mai ne Apelamo se fakaakoakoga ‵lei mō tā‵gata a‵vaga ke fakagalue aka mo te alofa a olotou tulaga e pelā me ne ulu o kāiga, kae ko te fakalogo o Sala, e fai mo fai se fakaakoakoga mō a‵vaga fāfine i aso nei.—Efeso 5:23-28; Kolose 4:6.


You have to get the complete picture before you are in a position to help. 	 E ‵tau o maua ne koe te ata kātoa a koi tuai o fesoasoani atu koe.


Psalms 3-5, 7, 12, 13, and 17, for example, are petitions for deliverance from enemies. 	 E pelā mo te Salamo 3-5, 7, 12, 13, mo te 17, ko fakamolemole mō se faka‵saoga mai fili.


“I WOULD rather spend time with my wife than with anyone else,” said a brother in Canada. 	 “E FIAFIA atu au o fakamāumāu oku taimi o ‵nofo fakatasi mo taku avaga i lō so se tino aka,” ko pati a se taina i Kanata.


10 Micah has no reason to “cover over the mustache.” 	 10 E seai eiloa se pogai e ‵tau ei o ‘sē fakaasi atu te talafa’ o Mika.


Why is it wrong to rejoice when calamity befalls someone hating us? 	 Kaia e masei ei ke katakata māfai ko puapuaga se tino telā e takalialia ki a tatou?


The Spirit Bears Witness With Our Spirit 	 Ko te Agaga Eiloa e Molimau Mai ki ‵Tou Agaga


In 1995, congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses discussed an article that included this counsel: 	 E talitonu matou me tonu faeloa omotou mafaufau, me ma‵nako faeloa matou o fai te mea tonu i taimi katoa.”—Epelu 13:18.


Pouring out the coins of the money changers, he overturns their tables. 	 Ne ‵tule ne ia ki lalo a laulau a tino ‵fuli tupe, kae ne ‵tō valevale olotou tupe.


(John 2:14-17) Further, what a fine example Jesus set when it came to love! 	 (Ioane 2:14-17) Ko tafaga la te gali o te fakaakoakoga ‵lei a Iesu e uiga ki te alofa!


How did Gideon show discretion in carrying out his assignment? 	 Ne fakaeteete pefea Kitiona i te fakataunuga o tena tofiga?


In what way can studying Paul’s letters and the record of his ministry help us? 	 I te auala fea e fesoasoani mai ei te sukesuke ‵loto ki tusi a Paulo mo tena taviniga?


“I will speak,” he explained. 	 Ne fakamatala mai a ia: “Fakalogo mai,” ko tena uiga, ka faipati atu ne ia a mea konā.


(Romans 7:19) Do you at times feel similar frustration? 	 (Loma 7:19) E mata, e tai penā eiloa ou lagonaga i nisi taimi?


After all, “God . . . cannot lie.” 	 E se gata i ei, e iloa ne tatou i “te Atua . . . e se mafai o loi.”


Before your young one heads out for school, say something encouraging, discuss the daily text, or offer a prayer with your child. 	 A koi tuai o fanatu tau tamaliki ki te akoga, fai atu se pati fakamalosi, sau‵tala fakatasi ki te tusi siki o te aso, io me ‵talo fakatasi mo tau tamaliki.


As painful as that may be, it is much less painful than a ruined life. 	 E tiga eiloa e logo‵mae, kae e foliki fua tena logo‵mae i lō te fakamasei ne ia o tou olaga.


The following article will discuss these questions. 	 Ka fakamatala mai eiloa i te suā mataupu a fesili konei.


Certainly, it should touch us that “a promise of entering into [God’s] rest remains.” 	 E mautinoa eiloa, me e ‵tau o otia ‵tou loto i te ‘folafolaga koi ‵toe ke ulu atu ki te koga malōlō o [te Atua].’


11 When Jewish religious leaders interrogated Jesus about the resurrection, he directed their attention to a scripture that they had not taken into account. 	 11 I te taimi ne fesili atu ei a takitaki lotu Iutaia ki a Iesu e uiga ki te toetuga, ne siki atu ne ia se tusi faitau e uiga ki ei.


Individual Christians today also have the right to decide for themselves whether to get married or to stay single. 	 E maua foki ne Kelisiano taki tokotasi i aso nei a te saolotoga ke fai olotou fakaikuga me e a‵vaga io me ‵nofo taka latou.


He can then make an honest evaluation of his circumstances. 	 E mafai ne ia o fai se iloiloga fakamaoni ki ana fakanofonofoga totino.


(Matthew 28:19) What a staggering task that was! 	 (Mataio 28:19) Ma‵faga o galuega faigata!


What a contrast to many of the powerful and wealthy in the world! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te ‵kese mai te tokoukega o tino ma‵luga kae mau‵mea o te lalolagi tenei!


Can a God of Love Fight? 	 E Mata, e Mafai ne se Atua Alofa o Taua Atu?


Yes, Hezekiah “did not turn aside from following [Jehovah], but he continued keeping his commandments.”—2 Kings 18:1-6. 	 E tonu, ‘ne tausi faka‵lei eiloa a Hesekia ki fakatonuga katoa a Ieova.’—2 Tupu 18:1-6.


But let us not give up in doing what is pleasing to God, for Paul said: “When I am weak, then I am powerful.” (2 Corinthians 12:10; Galatians 6:9; 2 Thessalonians 3:13) What did he mean? 	 Kae ke sē ‵fiu eiloa tatou i te faiga o te mea e fiafia ki ei te Atua, me ne fai mai a Paulo: “Me kafai ko vāivāi au . . . kae malosi eiloa au.” (2 Kolinito 12:10; Kalatia 6:9; 2 Tesalonia 3:13) Ne a uiga o ana pati?


18 Prayer truly is a wonderful provision. 	 18 A te faiga o ‵talo se fakatokaga gali ‵ki.


What Can We Learn From . . . 	 Ne a Mea e Mafai o Tauloto ne Tatou Mai . . .


14 No doubt you will agree that there are some striking similarities between the time of Amos and our own day. 	 14 E mautinoa eiloa me ka lotomalie koe me e ‵pau eiloa a taimi o Amosa mo ‵tou taimi nei.


(2 Pet. 3:4) On the other hand, Christ’s faithful anointed brothers, the modern-day John class, have recognized this sign as if it were a flash of lightning and have understood its true meaning. 	 (2 Petelu 3:4) Kae i te suā feitu la, ko oti ne matea faka‵lei ne taina fakaekegina kae fakamaoni o Keliso, ko te potukau e pelā mo Ioane i aso nei, a te fakailoga tenei e pelā eiloa mo te mainaga o se uila kae ko oti ne iloa ne latou a tena uiga tonu.


Soon, he will lead us to everlasting life. 	 E se leva nei, ka takitaki ne ia tatou ki te ola se-gata-mai.


What do parents desire in return? 	 Se a te mea e ma‵nako ki ei a mātua mai olotou tama‵liki?


Yet, the steward is also a servant. 	 Kae ko te situati se tavini foki.


(Jer. 31:31, 33, 34) That prophecy began to be fulfilled at Pentecost 33 C.E. when God established the new covenant. 	 (Iele. 31:31, 33, 34) Ne kamata o fakataunu te valoaga tenā i te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A. i te taimi ne fai ei ne te Atua a te feagaiga fou.


“Jehovah is . . . great in loving-kindness.”—PSALM 145:8. 	 “Te Aliki [ko Ieova] e . . . ‵fonu i te alofa tumau.”—SALAMO 145:8.


What is one characteristic of the new personality? 	 Se a te vaega e tasi o uiga ‵fou?


How vital it is that family members think seriously about how they are fulfilling this responsibility toward God and their children! 	 Se mea tāua eiloa mō tino i te kāiga ke mafaufau ‵loto e uiga ki te auala ke fakataunu ei te tiute tenei ki te Atua mo olotou tama‵liki!


(Matt. 24:14; 28:19, 20) Second, they willingly submit themselves to the direction provided by the Governing Body.—Heb. 13:17; read Zechariah 8:23. 	 (Mataio 24:14; 28:19, 20) A te lua, e faka‵logo latou mo te loto fia‵fia ki te takitakiga telā e tuku mai ne te Potukau Pule.—Epelu 13:17; faitau ki te Sakalia 8:23.


Then sing the phrase, using the same vibrant voice. 	 Ka oti, ko usu atu ei te fuaiupu tenā, mai te fakaaogaga foki eiloa o te leo tenā.


• How does Jehovah help us to cope with our anxieties? 	 • E fesoasoani mai pefea a Ieova ke fakafesagai atu ki mea e manava‵se tatou ki ei?


Fruits are also vital for propagating the plant through their seeds. 	 E tāua ‵ki a fuataga o se fuaga me e mafai o ‵tupu aka i ei a lakau ‵fou e uke.


What could happen if we are not vigilant and prayerful? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o tupu māfai e se matapula‵pula kae ‵talo faeloa tatou?


What benefits come from having a strong faith? 	 Ne a mea aoga e iku mai i te mauaga o se fakatuanaki malosi?


(Read Nehemiah 13:23, 24.) 	 (Faitau te Neemia 13:23, 24.)


(Colossians 3:12-14) All of this is implied in the prayer Jesus taught us: “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” 	 (Kolose 3:12-14) E maina tatou i mea katoa konei i te ‵talo telā ne fakaakoako mai ne Iesu: “Fakamagalo mai omotou agasala e pelā mo matou e fakamagalo atu ki tino kolā e agasala mai ki a matou.”


Nearly eight million people now accept “the true knowledge,” applying it in their lives. 	 Ko tai kātoa nei a te valu miliona o tino ko talia ne latou a “te iloaga tonu” kae fakagalue ne latou i olotou olaga.


How did he react? 	 Ne saga atu pefea a ia ki ei?


Matthew 24:7: “There will be food shortages.” 	 Mataio 24:7: “Kae ka oko mai a oge meakai.”


Our loving God protects us from spiritual harm by equipping us with what we need in order to endure trials and to safeguard our relationship with him. 	 E puipui ne te ‵tou Atua alofa a tatou mai fakalavelave faka-te-agaga e auala i te tukumaiga o mea kolā e ‵tau o maua ne tatou ke mafai o kufaki i tofotofoga kae ke puipui ei ‵tou va fealofani mo ia.


You have likely heard a brother or a sister say: “This article is just what I needed. 	 Kāti ne lagona ne koe a pati a se taina io me se tuagane, penei: “E fetaui ‵lei eiloa te mataupu tenei mo te mea e manako au ki ei.


Denis Baly in The Geography of the Bible says: “The nature of the vegetation pattern must have undergone very great changes since Biblical times.” 	 E fai mai a Denis Baly i te tusi ko The Geography of the Bible: “Kāti e lasi ‵ki te ‵fuliga ki te laukele talu mai taimi o te Tusi Tapu.”


One could be that we desire to make our own accomplishments more noticeable. 	 Se mea e tasi, kāti e ma‵nako tatou ke iloa ne tino katoa a mea kolā e fai ne tatou.


He even made a covenant with his eyes not to look immorally at a virgin. 	 Ne fai foki ne ia se tautoga mo ana mata ke se kilo atu mo ana manakoga sē ‵lei ki se tamafine ‵ma.


He could have begged off from playing a role in the symbolic drama involving his wife. 	 Ne mafai eiloa o fai ne ana fakamasakoga e uke ke mo a ma aofia i te mea tenei.


8 Meanwhile, what role were Israel’s priests playing? 	 8 Kae ne a mea ne fai ne faitaulaga o Isalaelu i taimi konā?


(John 8:29) How far did Jesus go in order to please God? 	 (Ioane 8:29) E pefea te uke o mea ne tiakina ne Iesu ke fakafiafia atu ei ki te Atua?


Having an unbelieving husband, did Persis need endurance and wisdom to rear her children in the Lord, and did Asyncritus, who suffered from a terminal illness, require extra comfort? 	 Me i te avaga a Peseti e se se tino talitonu, e mata, ne ‵tau o maua ne ia te loto kufaki mo te poto ke puti ake ana tama i te talitonuga ki te Aliki? E penā foki loa a Asugelito, telā ne poko ne se masaki telā ka mate a ia i ei, kae ne manako foki a ia ki nisi fakamafanafanaga, i ne?


17 Chronic illness can also be discouraging, even depressing. 	 17 E mafai foki o fakavāivāi kae fakaloto māfatia se masaki lasi.


(John 1:29, 36) Throughout the Bible, sheep played a notable role in the remission of sin and approach to God. 	 (Ioane 1:29, 36) I te Tusi Tapu kātoa, ne tāua eiloa a mamoe i te fakamagaloga o agasala mo te fesokotakiga mo te Atua.


In what areas of Christian living do we need humility? 	 Ne a feitu o te olaga faka-Kelisiano e manakogina ei te loto maulalo?


WHAT ELSE WE LEARN FROM THE BIBLE 	 NE A NISI MEA E MAFAI O TAULOTO MAI I TE TUSI TAPU


The first pair assumed the right to determine for themselves what is good and what is bad. 	 Ne fakaaogā ne te tauavaga muamua a te aiā ke filifili ne laua te mea ‵lei mo te mea sē ‵lei.


(Acts 18:24-26) How did this benefit Apollos? 	 (Galu. 18:24-26) Ne aoga pefea a te mea tenei ki a Apolo?


13 Do you not agree that to continue enjoying divine blessings, we must resist seeking things for ourselves at the expense of Jehovah’s worship? 	 13 E mata, e lotomalie koe, me kafai e fia fakatumau te mauaga o fakamanuiaga a te Atua ki a tatou, e ‵tau o ‵teke atu tatou ki te manakoga ke ‵sala atu tatou ki mea mō tatou eiloa i lō te tapuakiga ki a Ieova?


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(John 4:34) These words of the psalmist apply to Jesus: “To do your will, O my God, I have delighted, and your law is within my inward parts. 	 (Ioane 4:34) E fakasino atu eiloa a pati konei a te faisalamo ki a Iesu: “Toku Atua, e fiafia au o fai tou loto! E tausi ne au au akoakoga i toku loto.


Not all appreciated Jesus’ humility, his enemies even considering him to be “the lowliest one of mankind.” 	 E se ko tino katoa ne fia‵fia ki te loto maulalo o Iesu, ke oko foki eiloa ki ana fili, ne ‵kilo atu latou ki a ia e pelā me ko “te ‵toe tino malalo eiloa.”


What lessons can we learn from Joseph’s experience that will help us if we face injustice at the hands of a fellow believer? 	 Ne a akoakoga e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai te tala o Iosefa telā ka fesoasoani mai māfai e fe‵paki mo faifaiga sē fakamaoni mai i se taina talitonu?


Of course, people today do not literally hear God’s voice. 	 E tonu, e se mafai o lagona tonu ne tino i aso nei a te leo o Ieova.


Have you heard similar reactions of people who observed the Witnesses at a convention that you have attended? 	 Kai lagona aka eiloa ne koe ne tino e fai‵pati penei i te otiga ne lavea ne latou a Molimau i se fono ne kau atu koe ki ei?


(Proverbs 24:12; 1 Samuel 16:7) Thus, we do well to ask ourselves from time to time, ‘What is my motive for performing works of faith?’—Psalm 24:3, 4; Matthew 5:8. 	 (Faataoto 24:12; 1 Samuelu 16:7) Telā la, se mea ‵lei ke fakafesilisili faeloa ne tatou a tatou, ‘E mata, e ‵lei oku lagonaga i te faiga o galuega i te taviniga ki a Ieova?’—Salamo 24:3, 4; Mataio 5:8.


Proclaim the good news with a pleasant disposition 	 Ke folafola atu te tala ‵lei mō te mata fiafia


(See illustration below.) 	 (Ke onoono ki te tala fakatusa mai lalo.)


True Christians do not guide their thinking and actions by the opinions of “profitless talkers, and deceivers of the mind.” 	 E se takitaki ne Kelisiano ‵tonu olotou mafaufauga mo olotou faifaiga ki manatu o “tino kolā e ‵teke kae fakaloiloi ne latou nisi i olotou akoakoga ‵se.”


(Hebrews 9:10, 11, 24-26) On the basis of that great sacrifice and by wholeheartedly offering to God our sacrifices of praise that are clean and undefiled, we too can go forward “rejoicing and feeling merry of heart,” looking ahead to bountiful blessings from Jehovah.—Malachi 3:10. 	 (Epelu 9:10, 11, 24-26) Ona ko te taulaga sili tenā, mo te avatuga ne tatou mo ‵tou loto kātoa ‵tou taulaga o tavaega kolā e ‵mā kae sē lailai, e mafai eiloa ne tatou o olo atu ki mua “mo te fia‵fia,” i te fakamoemoe atu ki te fia o fakamanuiaga kolā ka maua ne tatou mai i a Ieova.—Malaki 3:10.


What interesting question did Jesus’ apostles ask him? 	 Se a te fesili tāua ne ‵sili atu ne apositolo o Iesu ki a ia?


I was soon conducting no fewer than eight Bible studies. 	 Ne seki leva, kae fai ne au akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu e silia atu mo te valu.


Give Jehovah the opportunity to grant you future privileges 	 Ke tuku atu ki a Ieova a te avanoaga ke maua ne koe a tauliaga e uke i aso mai mua


‘I must admit that this sister is superior to me in being patient.’ 	 ‘E sili atu te loto kufaki o te tuagane tenā i lō au.’


Can we doubt that he was behind the worldwide attack on true worship that occurred during the second world war? 	 E mata, e fakalotolotolua tatou e uiga ki tena aofia i fakasauāga ki luga i te tapuakiga tonu i te taua i te lua a te lalolagi?


Why do such ones commonly forbid incest, murder, and stealing? 	 Kaia e masani ei a vaegā tino penā o ‵kalo keatea mai te mataifale, tatino, mo te kaisoa?


(Gen. 3:15) No other human has ever volunteered to shoulder such a heavy responsibility. 	 (Kenese 3:15) E seai eiloa se tino kai ofo mai ke amo ne ia se vaegā amoga ‵mafa penā.


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Does your heart go out to her? 	 E mata, e alofa koe ki tou fafine?


(James 5:14, 15) However, many Christian couples act wisely and avoid these dangers during courtship. 	 (Iakopo 5:14, 15) Kae e tokouke foki eiloa a tauavaga Kelisiano ‵poto kolā ne ‵kalo keatea mai i mea fakama‵taku konei i te taimi koi fia‵fai ei latou.


In other words, as the years go by, a happily married couple learn to discern unspoken thoughts or unexpressed feelings. 	 I nisi tugāpati, i tausaga fakamuli ifo o te olaga, ko mafai eiloa o iloa ne se tauavaga fia‵fia a mafaufauga mo lagonaga kolā e se fakaasi mai.


A man who was in the German Air Force during World War II but who later became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses recalls: 	 Ne fai mai se tagata telā ne taua atu i Vakalele Tau a te Kau Siamani i te Taua i te Lua a te Lalolagi, kae ne fai fakamuli mo fai se Molimau a Ieova penei:


(Exodus 19:22) James’ readers may thus have been reminded that approaching Jehovah is not something to be taken for granted. 	 (Esoto 19:22) Kāti ne fakamasaua atu ki tino kolā ne fai‵tau ki te tusi a Iakopo me i te fakapilipili atu ki a Ieova e se se mea e ‵tau o manatu ma‵ma ki ei.


Faith of that kind will help us to endure even the worst opposition. 	 A te vaegā fakatuanaki tenā ka fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke kufaki i toe ‵tekemaiga faiga‵ta.


FINDING JOY IN HELPING OTHERS 	 TE MAUAGA O TE FIAFIA MAI TE FESOASOANI ATU KI NISI TINO


The principles found in his Word may aid us in making wise decisions about treatment and other matters. 	 E mafai o fesoasoani mai a akoakoga fakavae kolā e maua i tena Muna ki te faiga o fakaikuga ‵poto e uiga ki togafiti fakatokitā mo nisi mea aka foki.


Yes, as we will see in the next article. 	 Ao, e pelā mo te mea ka lavea atu ne tatou i te suā mataupu.


“The appointed time” for the ‘judgment of the house of God’ to begin evidently arrived in 1918.* (Malachi 3:1; 1 Peter 4:17) Those claiming to represent God and his true worship on earth were duly examined. 	 A te “taimi” tonu mō te kamataga o te ‘fakamasinoga o te fale o te Atua’ ne oko mai eiloa i te 1918.* (Malaki 3:1; 1 Petelu 4:17) A tino kolā ne fai mai me ne sui ne latou te Atua mo te tapuakiga tonu i te lalolagi nei ne iloilo faka‵lei aka.


How can we act in harmony with Jesus’ prayer today? 	 E mafai pefea o gasue‵sue tatou e ‵tusa mo te ‵talo a Iesu i aso nei?


Sadly, some parents have allowed their children to attend unsupervised parties where several in attendance have been enticed into immorality or other unseemly conduct. 	 E fakafanoanoa me ko oti ne talia ne nisi mātua ke olo atu olotou tama‵liki i a latou eiloa ki pātī kolā e seki fakatoka faka‵lei, kae ko oti ne fakaosoosogina a nisi tino ke fai amioga finalalolagi mo nisi amioga sē ‵ma.


16 God’s righteous ones also have to put up with the hatred and lies spread by opposers, but this has failed to silence true Christians and will continue to fail. 	 16 E ‵tau foki o kufaki a tino amio‵tonu o te Atua i takalialiaga mo tala ‵loi kolā e fakasalalau atu ne tino ‵teke, kae ne seki mafai ne latou o ‵pono aka a gutu o Kelisiano ‵tonu.


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17 Besides providing a strong spiritual environment, parents must also offer their children, as early as possible, proper guidance in their choice of school subjects and vocation goals. 	 17 I tafa o te atiakaga o se olaga malosi i te feitu faka-te-agaga, e ‵tau o tuku atu ne mātua, i te taimi koi fo‵liki ei a tama‵liki, a fakatakitakiga ‵lei e uiga ki te filifiliga o mataupu i te akoga mo olotou galuega.


(John 11:32-35, 40-43) You no doubt have your favorite Bible accounts that enable you to see the merciful Father as exemplified by Jesus’ actions. 	 (Ioane 11:32-35, 40-43) Kāti e isi eiloa ne tala faka-te-Tusi Tapu e fiafia koe ki ei e uiga ki a Iesu kolā e fesoasoani atu ke lavea ne koe a te alofa fakamagalo e fakaasi mai ne te Tamana.


Jesus resurrected Lazarus, who had been dead for four days, in front of a crowd of mourners—no doubt including the man’s family, friends, and neighbors. 	 Ne fakatu ne Iesu a Lasalo, telā ko oti ne mate i aso e fa, i mua o se vaitino kolā ne ‵tagi fanoa‵noa—kae e mautinoa eiloa me ne aofia i ei a kāiga, taugasoa, mo tuakoi o te tagata tenā.


Bethel 	 Tapua


“How Can I Enjoy Studying the Bible?”—February 2012 	 “E Mafai Pefea o Fai Taku Sukesukega ki te Tusi Tapu e Pelā me se Mea Fakafiafia?”—Fepuali 2012


We can avoid having this experience by paying “more than the usual attention” during our consideration of spiritual truths. 	 E mafai o ‵teke atu tatou ki te mea tenei mai te momea aka o te ‵tou “puke ‵mautakitaki ki mea ‵tonu” i te faiga o ‵tou suke‵sukega ki muna‵tonu faka-te-agaga.


How can we maintain this confidence? 	 E fakatumau pefea ne tatou a te loto talitonu tenā?


The notion appeals to many who favor interfaith movements and want all religions to be acceptable, despite their differences. 	 E fakasino atu a te manatu tenei ki tino e tokouke kolā e aofia i lotu ‵kau fakatasi kae ma‵nako ke talia a lotu katoa, faitalia a te kese‵kese.


“If you are fortunate enough to have a job, you must forget all other things, including your wife, your children, and your problems. 	 “Kafai ko fiafia koe me ko maua sau galuega, e ‵tau o tiakina ne koe a mea katoa, e aofia i ei tau avaga, au tama‵liki, mo ou fakalavelave.


18. What difficulty still lies ahead for Jehovah’s people, but of what outcome are they convinced? 	 18 Ne fe‵paki faeloa a te lotu tonu mo tekemaiga e uke mai te kamataga eiloa.


• How can we lead a truly purposeful life now? [Pictures on page 23] 	 • E mafai pefea o ola tatou i se olaga aogā tonu i aso nei?


There is no reason to be unduly concerned about the seating location of a disfellowshipped person in the Kingdom Hall. 	 E seai se pogai ke sona manavase ki te koga e sagasaga ei te tino fakatea i te Kingdom Hall.


Evidently, Jesus also had in mind God’s directive found at Leviticus 19:18. 	 E manino ‵lei me ne masaua foki ne Iesu i ei a te akoakoga a te Atua telā e maua i te Levitiko 19:18.


For a time, I worked in the Service Department and as an instructor in a number of the schools. 	 Ne galue foki au mō se vaitaimi i te Matagaluega mō te Galuega Talai kae ke fai pelā me se faiakoga i akoga e uke.


Jehovah’s blessing on us today depends on the extent to which we are magnifying his name and moving ahead in our work at his spiritual temple. 	 E fakalagolago a te fakamanuiaga a Ieova ki a tatou i aso nei ki te auala e ‵viki atu ei tatou ki tena igoa mo ‵tou ga‵solo atu ki mua i ‵tou galuega i tena faletapu faka-te-agaga.


However, according to one recent study, the number of stars in the universe visible by means of modern telescopes is 70 sextillion—7 followed by 22 zeros! 	 Kae e ‵tusa mo te sukesukega telā ne fai fakamuli nei, a te aofaki o fetu kolā e mafai o lavea i mea fakaata e ‵tusa mo te 70 sextilion—ko te 7 mo leai e 22!


The accompanying article refers to specific maps by means of page numbers in bold type, such as [gl 15]. 	 E fakasino atu te mataupu tenei ki koga mautinoa i mape konei e auala i napa kolā e tusi i mataimanu uli, e pelā mo te [15].


When we heed Scriptural counsel from the faithful slave class, we show respect for Jehovah’s arrangement. 	 Kafai e faka‵logo tatou ki fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu kolā e tuku mai ne te tavini fakamaoni, e fakaasi atu ei ne tatou te āva ki te fakatokaga a Ieova.


On the other hand, let us learn a lesson from the disloyalty of Abner and Absalom. 	 I te suā feitu, e tauloto ne tatou se akoakoga mai te sē fakamaoni o Apinelu mo Apisaloma.


The most important benefit, though, is that honesty wins us the friendship of Almighty God.—Psalm 15:1, 2. 	 A te ‵toe mea tāua i ei, ko te mauaga o se vā fakataugasoa mo te Atua Malosi Katoatoa ona ko ‵tou fakamaoni.—Salamo 15:1, 2.


8 Regrettably, Adam was not content with his God-given assignment as cultivator and caretaker of the earthly paradise. 	 8 Se mea fakafanoanoa, me ne seki lotomalie a Atamu ki te galuega ne tuku atu ne te Atua ki a ia e pelā me se tino fai fatoaga mo te tino telā e tausi atu ki te lalolagi palataiso.


He turned Peter over to “four shifts of four soldiers each to guard him, as he intended to produce him for the people after the passover.” 	 Ne fai ne ia ke “leoleo a ia ne sotia e taki tokofa i ‵tuga e fa, me ne manako a ia o tuku atu a Petelu ki tino Iutaia māfai ko oti te Paseka.”


8 Yet, Jeremiah did not give up. 	 8 Kae ne seki ‵fiu eiloa a Ielemia.


When we meet someone who shows interest in the Kingdom message, do we promptly follow up on the interest? 	 Kafai e fetaui tatou mo se tino telā e fakaasi mai tena fiafia ki te fekau o te Malo, e mata, e toe āsi fakavave atu tatou ki te tino fiafia tenā?


The Bible speaks of God as “the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation.” 	 E faipati eiloa te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te Atua e pelā me ko “te Tamana o te alofa fakamagalo. Ko ia foki ko te Atua o fakamafanafanaga katoa, kae e fakamafanafana mai a ia ki a tatou i ‵tou puapuaga katoa.”


(Deuteronomy 31:11-13) Living under the Law, Jesus at the early age of 12 showed a keen interest in understanding his Father’s laws. 	 (Teutelonome 31:11-13) Ne ‵tau o fakalogo Iesu ki te Tulafono, kae i te taimi ko 12 fua ei ana tausaga ne fakaasi atu ne ia me e fia malamalama a ia i tulafono a tena Tamana.


13 Given that most in the world around us are unwisely sleeping in a spiritual sense, what can help us avoid losing our sense of urgency? 	 13 A te tokoukega o tino i te lalolagi i ‵tou tafa e ‵to olotou ‵moe i te feitu faka-te-agaga, se a te mea e mafai o fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke fakatumau a ‵tou lagonaga ke fai fakavave?


How did Jesus show that he had no interest in political movements? 	 Ne fakaasi mai pefea ne Iesu tena sē fiafia ki mea fakapolitiki?


As Christians, we should strive to be not only fellow believers but also true friends.—3 John 14. 	 E pelā me ne Kelisiano, e ‵tau o taumafai tatou ke se fai fua e pelā me ne taina tali‵tonu kae ne taugasoa ‵tonu foki.—3 Ioane 14.


WHEN MATERIAL RICHES FAIL 	 TAIMI KO SE AOGA EI A KOLOA FAKA-TE-FOITINO


(1 Cor. 5:11-13) Despite our pain of heart, we must avoid normal contact with a disfellowshipped family member by telephone, text messages, letters, e-mails, or social media. 	 (1 Koli. 5:11-13) Faitalia te logo‵mae o ‵tou loto, e ‵tau eiloa o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai te fesokotaki atu faeloa mo se kāiga fakatea e auala i telefoni, fekau aveave, tusi io me ko te itaneti.


1, 2. (a) To whom did Jesus’ words at Matthew 24:12 initially apply? (b) How does the book of Acts indicate that most early Christians kept showing love? 	 1, 2. (a) Ne fakasino atu muamua ki a ai a pati a Iesu i te Mataio 24:12? (e) E fakaasi mai pefea ne te tusi o Galuega me i te tokoukega o Kelisiano mua ne tumau eiloa i te fakaasi atu o te alofa?


1, 2. What are some reasons why human rule has failed? 	 1, 2. Ne a nisi pogai ne seki iku manuia ei a pulega a tino?


In some respects, Satan’s course parallels that of the ancient king of Tyre. 	 I nisi feitu, ne tai ‵pau eiloa a faifaiga a Satani mo faifaiga a te tupu mua o Tulo.


14 Sometimes it takes special effort to derive full benefit from spiritual food. 	 14 I nisi taimi, e manakogina a taumafaiga fakapito ke maua katoa a mea aogā mai i mea‵kai faka-te-agaga.


What better thoughts could we “feel” than those that express praise and love for our heavenly Father, Jehovah? 	 Ne a nisi manatu tai ‵lei e mafai o “lagona” ne tatou i lō te taku atu o vikiga mo te alofa ki te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi, ko Ieova?


[Picture on page 16] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 12]


18 Proverbs 15:3 says: “The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, keeping watch upon the bad ones and the good ones.” 	 18 E fai mai penei te Faataoto 15:3: “E lavea ne te Aliki a mea e tupu i koga katoa; e onoono mai a ia ki a tatou me e fai ne tatou a mea lei io me ikai.”


I prepared them for the trial and cross-examination by pretending to be the prosecuting attorney. 	 Ne fakaakoako ne au a latou ke fakatoka ki te fono mai i te fai o au e pelā me se loia e tu mai i te suā feitu kae fakafesilisili ne au a latou.


And we should pray for our worldwide brotherhood, especially “those who are taking the lead among [us].” 	 Kae e ‵tau foki o ‵talo atu tatou mō ‵tou kautaina i te lalolagi kātoa, maise loa a “tino kolā e fai ne latou te takitakiga i a [tatou].”


(Malachi 3:1-5) Since 1919, the arrangement for worshiping Jehovah God has been progressively refined. 	 (Malaki 3:1-5) Talu mai te 1919, ne gasolo o momea aka te ‵lei o te fakatokaga ke tapuaki atu ki a Ieova te Atua.


(Luke 14:26-33) It expresses a resolve that takes priority over every other responsibility. 	 (Luka 14:26-33) E fakaasi mai i ei a te fakaikuga telā e ‵tau o fakatāua ne tatou i lō nisi tiute aka.


What is happening today? 	 Se a te mea ko tupu i aso nei?


When Mairambubu and I got baptized in July 1982 in the Chüy River, we had to be cautious. 	 I te taimi ne papatiso ei māua mo Mairambubu i a Iulai 1982 i te vaitafe ko Chüy, ne ‵tau o fakaeteete foki māua.


17 We are grateful that we have come to know Jehovah and can enjoy the freedom that true worship brings. 	 17 E loto fakafetai eiloa tatou me ko iloa tonu ne tatou a Ieova kae fia‵fia foki ki te saolotoga ne tuku mai ne te tapuakiga tonu.


Since false worship and moral corruption flourish also in Israel, Micah is inspired to warn that God will make Samaria “a heap of ruins.” 	 Ona ko te salalau valevale foki o tapuakiga ‵se mo amioga ma‵sei i Isalaelu, ne fakamalosigina a Mika ke fakailoa atu ki tino i te Atua ka fai ne ia a Samalia e pelā me se “faka‵tūga kaiga.”


How refreshing it is when all of us play our part in “an interchange of encouragement”!—Rom. 1:11, 12. 	 Ko oko eiloa i te fakamalosi loto māfai a tatou katoa e fai ‵tou tusaga ke “fakatau fakama‵losi”!—Loma 1:11, 12.


You can. 	 Ka matea eiloa ne koe.


4 The Bible specifically mentions that the apostles preached from house to house. 	 4 E fakaasi manino mai i te Tusi Tapu me ne talai atu te kau apositolo mai fale ki fale.


Not long ago Aaron made a golden calf. 	 Ne fatoā oti atu fua ne faite ne Alona se pulumakau aulo.


Consider also the apostle Paul’s words to his fellow believers. 	 Ke mafau‵fau foki ki pati a Paulo ki ana taina tali‵tonu.


In the United States, influential enemies and misinformed people brought ‘trouble framed by decree.’ 	 I te Iunaite Sitete o Amelika, ‘ne fakatulafono a te mea ‵se’ ne fili ma‵luga mo tino kolā e se iloa ne latou a tala ‵tonu.


(Matt. 10:29-31) No matter what pressures confront you, never go back, never give up. 	 (Mata. 10:29-31) Faitalia me ne a fakalavelave e fepaki mo koe, ke mo a eiloa e foki koe ki tua, ke mo a eiloa koe e ‵fiu vave.


Teach Your Children—God Can Feel Hurt—How We Can Bring Him Joy 14 	 Akoako au Tamaliki—E Mafai o Logo‵mae te Atua—Te Auala e Fakafiafia Atu ei Tatou ki a Ia 14


18 As a Kingdom proclaimer, you may wish to try the suggestions mentioned in this article. 	 18 E pelā me se tino talai o te Malo, kāti ka fia tofotofo aka koe ki auala kolā e fakaasi mai i te mataupu tenei.


In doing this, we have the assurance that “the peace of God that excels all thought will guard [our] hearts and [our] mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” 	 I te faiga tenā, ka maua i ei ne tatou a te loto talitonu me i “te filemu o te Atua, tela e sili atu i mea e iloa ne tatou, [ka] tausi faka‵lei ne ia [‵tou] loto mo [‵tou] mafaufau i a Keliso Iesu.”


(James 3:8) Threats and ultimatums send out the message: ‘I do not view our marriage as permanent. 	 (Iakopo 3:8) Kae e isi se mea e fakaasi mai ne fakatamatakutakuga mo fakaikuga kolā ne fai: ‘Ko se toe kilo atu au ki te fakaipoipoga a taua e pelā me se mea tumau.


Often movies and television shows depict sexual relations in a context of casual, noncommitted relationships. 	 E fakaasi sāle mai ne tamunei mo TV a tala o tino kolā e ‵moe fakatasi e pelā me se tafaoga, kae e se fai olotou avaga.


5 One of Isaiah’s prophecies about God’s Servant sheds light on the intimate relationship between Jehovah and his firstborn Son during the Son’s prehuman existence. 	 5 A te valoaga e tasi a Isaia e uiga ki te Tavini a te Atua e fakamaina mai ei ki a tatou a te ‵pili o te fesokotakiga o Ieova mo tena toekimua i te taimi koi nofo atu ei tena Tama i te lagi.


2. In what ways is Jehovah the God of truth, and what questions will now be discussed? 	 2 I te mataupu muamua, ne sautala tatou me i a Ieova ko te Atua o te munatonu.


Remember, in the same verse in which James urges Christians to “draw close to God,” he also exhorts: “Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you indecisive ones.”—James 4:8. 	 Ke masaua te fuaiupu telā ne fakamalosi mai ei a Iakopo ki a tatou ke ‘fakapili‵pili atu ki te Atua,’ ne toe fai mai foki a ia, penei: “Fakagata te fai mea ma‵sei e tino agasala! Fakagata te mafau‵fau ki mea ma‵sei e tino fia amio‵tonu.”—Iakopo 4:8.


He knew Jehovah as “the living God.” 	 Ne iloa ne ia me i a Ieova ko “te Atua ola.”


What can we learn from Jesus about illustrations? 	 Ne a mea e tauloto ne tatou mai i a Iesu e uiga ki tala fakatusa?


(Mark 14:53, 57-65) Shortly thereafter, Jesus stood bound before Pilate, who could have freed him. 	 (Maleko 14:53, 57-65) Mai tua malie ifo i ei, ne tu atu a Iesu i mua o Pilato, telā ne mafai o fakasaoloto ne ia tou tagata.


And imagine what a loss it would be not to share in the warm Christian brotherhood!—Galatians 1:6; 5:7, 13, 22-24. 	 Ke fakaataata i tou mafaufau a te masei māfai ko se maua ne koe a mea aogā mai i te kau taina Kelisiano!—Kalatia 1:6; 5:7, 13, 22-24.


One husband of 47 years admits: “I am still learning in this regard.” 	 E taku ‵tonu mai se tagata avaga, telā ko oti ne avaga nei mō tausaga e 47: “Koi tauloto eiloa au o fai te mea tenei.”


They have to focus on preserving their marriage and their relationship with Jehovah. 	 E ‵tau o ga‵lue malosi lāua ke puipui te lā fakaipoipoga mo te lā fesokotakiga mo Ieova.


“If the Son sets you free, you will be truly free.”—JOHN 8:36. 	 “Kafai e fakasaoloto koutou ne te Tama, ka saoloto tonu eiloa koutou.”—IOA. 8:36.


• What defense do we have against Satan and his demons? 	 • Ne a puipuiga e maua ne tatou i te ‵tou ‵teke atu ki a Satani mo ana temoni?


Resisting this ploy calls for courage in a different way because the fight is an internal one, against improper desires within our own ‘treacherous and desperate’ heart.—Jeremiah 17:9; James 1:14, 15. 	 Ke ‵teke atu ki te togafiti tenei e manakogina i ei te loto toa tu ‵kese ona ko te taua tenei se taua eiloa i loto i te tino, ke ‵teke atu ki manakoga ma‵sei i loto i ‵tou loto “faka‵se tino.”—Ielemia 17:9; Iakopo 1:14, 15.


We serve Jehovah because we love him, irrespective of his timetable. 	 E tavini atu tatou ki a Ieova me e a‵lofa tatou ki a ia, faitalia te taimi e fakataunu ei ana fuafuaga.


Five sparrows sell for two coins of small value, do they not? 	 E tonu, au e fai atu ki a koutou, ke ma‵taku koutou ki a ia!


How does Jehovah support those who hope to marry but have not yet found a suitable mate? 	 E ‵lago atu pefea a Ieova ki a latou kolā e fakamoe‵moe ke a‵vaga kae seki maua ne latou se avaga telā e fetaui ‵lei?


14 When he became king of Israel, David could enjoy the best of food and drink and even invite many others to dine at his table. 	 14 I te taimi ne fai ei mo tupu o Isalaelu, ne mafai o maua ne Tavita a toe meakai mo meainu ‵lei kae ‵kami foki ne ia a tino e tokouke ke ‵kai fakatasi latou.


However, success in dealing with big tests is not the sole factor that determines our faithfulness. 	 Kae ko te manumalo i tofotofoga ‵lasi e se ko te mea fua e tasi telā e faka‵na ki ei te ‵tou fakamaoni.


How was Peter corrected, and what questions arise? 	 Ne faka‵tonu aka pefea a Petelu, kae ne a fesili ne ‵sae aka i ei?


By the time he was 18, he had regained the use of his arms. 	 I te taimi ko 18 ei ana tausaga, ne ‵toe mafai o fakagasue‵sue ana lima.


Luke reports: “When they had made supplication, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken; and they were one and all filled with the holy spirit and were speaking the word of God with boldness.”—Acts 4:31. 	 E lipoti mai penei a Luka: “I te otiga ne ‵talo, kae galulu mo te koga e maopoopo ei latou. Ko ‵fonu katoa latou i te Agaga Tapu, kamata eiloa o faipati atu ne latou a te muna a te Atua mo te loto toa.”—Galuega 4:31.


The seductive women of Moab were used to entice them, and this time the Devil had a measure of success. 	 Ne fakaaogā ne ia a fāfine fakalata tāgata o Moapi ke faka‵segina latou, kae ne tai manuia eiloa te Tiapolo i te taimi nei.


(Eph. 4:17-21) Thus, we are admonished to “put on the complete suit of armor from God” to resist the Devil and his demons successfully.—Read Ephesians 6:10-13. 	 (Efeso 4:17-21) Tela la, ke taua atu ki te Tiapolo mo ana temoni, e ‵tau o fakapei ki luga i a tatou a “vaega katoa o te gatu tau mai te Atua.”—Faitau te Efeso 6:10-13.


Moreover, we must ‘do our utmost to present ourselves approved to God, as workmen with nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of the truth aright.’ (2 Timothy 2:15) And how much satisfaction we experience when we use the Scriptures to answer an interested person’s sincere question! 	 E se gata i ei, e ‵tau o ‘taumafai malosi tatou o tuku atu ki te Atua e pelā mo se tino ko fakamaonia me ko ‵tau, se tino galue telā e se ‵tau mo ia o taema ki se mea, kae se tino e akoako tonu eiloa ne ia a te munatonu a te Atua.’ (2 Timoteo 2:15) Kae ka lotoma‵lie eiloa tatou māfai ko fakaaogā ne tatou te Tusi Tapu ke tali atu ei a fesili a tino fia‵fia tonu!


Who Really Is Ruling the World? 	 Ko oi e Pule Tonu ki te Lalolagi?


Display Kindness and Goodness 	 Fakaasi Atu te Mataalofa mo te Aga‵lei


As Bible students, we know that Jehovah cannot possibly be the cause of all these problems. 	 E pelā me ne tino a‵koga ki te Tusi Tapu, e iloa ne tatou me e se ko Ieova te māfuaga o fakalavelave katoa konei.


How did Jehovah prove to be faithful to his purpose and to his name? 	 Ne fakamaoni pefea a Ieova ki ana fuafuaga mo tena igoa?


How might you find out the religious viewpoint of a person whom you meet in your ministry? 	 E mafai pefea o iloa ne koe a kilokiloga fakalotu o se tino telā e fetaui mo koe i te galuega talai?


Of course not. 	 Ikai, e se penā loa.


In fact, because Jesus proclaimed his Father’s name, he was called “the Faithful Witness.”—Rev. 1:5; Matt. 6:9. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ona ko te mea ne folafola atu ne Iesu a te igoa o tena Tamana, telā ne taku ei a ia ko “te molimau fakamaoni.”—Fakaasiga 1:5; Mataio 6:9.


“Wherever you looked,” says Dustin, “the views were breathtaking!” 	 “So se koga e kilo koe ki ei,” muna a Dustin, “e fakaofoofogia eiloa a mea e lavea ne koe!”


“Do Not Be Envious” 	 “Sa Loto Ma‵sei”


Sustained by God’s Word 	 Ka Fakatumau ne te Muna a te Atua


Hence, Satan was proved to be a liar in the case of that faithful though imperfect man. 	 Tela la, ne fakamaoni mai i ei me i a Satani se tino loi ona ko te fakamaoni o Iopu faitalia me i a ia se tagata sē ‵lei katoatoa.


Elizabeth answered her questions straight from the Bible. 	 Ne tali ‵tonu atu ne Elizabeth ana fesili mai te Tusi Tapu.


In what sense can Noah’s ministry be called a success, and how can the same be said of your preaching work? 	 I te feitu fea e mafai ei o fai atu me ne aogā te galuega a Noa, kae e mafai pefea o aogā penā tau galuega talai?


And most important, what are the young ones learning about things that should come first in their life?* (Philippians 1:10; 1 Thessalonians 5:21) Parents must give serious and prayerful consideration to these questions, as well as to the danger of sending their children away to school in another city or another country. 	 Kae e sili atu i te tāua, ne a mea e tauloto ne tama‵liki e uiga ki mea kolā e ‵tau o fakamuamua ne latou i olotou olaga?* (Filipi 1:10; 1 Tesalonia 5:21) E ‵tau eiloa o mafaufau ‵mafa a mātua fakatasi mo te faiga o ‵talo ki fesili konei, pelā foki mo te fakamataku ke uga atu olotou tama‵liki ki akoga i se suā fa‵kai io me ko se suā fenua.


(John 6:66-69) How those words must have pleased Jesus! 	 (Ioane 6:66-69) Ko tafaga la te fakafiafia atu o pati konā ki a Iesu!


How did God’s only-begotten Son come to be born as a human? 	 Kae ne mafai pefea o fanau mai te Tama fagasele e tokotasi a te Atua e pelā me se tagata?


With the pre-Flood world gone, mankind enters a new era. 	 Ona ko te fakaseaiga o te lalolagi mai mua o te Lolo, ne ulu atu ei a tino ki se olaga fou.


(Ex. 19:2-9, 16-19; read Exodus 20:18; Deuteronomy 4:9, 10.) 	 (Esoto 19:2-9, 16-19; faitau te Esoto 20:18; Teutelonome 4:9, 10.)


First, Jesus and his disciples did not crash the marriage feast. 	 Muamua la, ne seki olo atu fua a Iesu mo ana soko e aunoa mo se ‵kamiga ki te ‵kaiga o te fakaipoipoga.


(1 Corinthians 6:11) Thus, in that sense they are as Adam was before he sinned. 	 (1 Kolinito 6:11) Tela la, i te feitu tenā ko tai ‵pau latou mo Atamu a koi tuai o agasala a ia.


Moreover, Mary is venerated by many millions of people. 	 E se gata i ei, e fakaaloalo malosi eiloa a te fia miliona o tino ki a Malia.


In what way was Paul truly successful? 	 I te auala fea ne iku manuia ei a Paulo?


In Israel of old, God provided leadership through trusted and loyal individuals in positions of responsibility. 	 I Isalaelu i aso mua, ne fakasopo ne te Atua a tāgata fakatuagagina kae fakamaoni ke fai ne latou te takitakiga.


Far from it! 	 Ikai!


Why should we not make comparisons? 12 There is no need for us to make comparisons with others in regard to our time in God’s service, our placements of Bible literature, or the number of Bible studies we conduct. 	 12 E se ‵tau lele eiloa o fai ne tatou a fakatusatusaga ki nisi tino e uiga ki te aofaki o taimi e fakamāumāu ne tatou i te galuega a te Atua, ‵tou tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu kolā e tufa atu, io me ko te aofaki o a‵koga faka-te-Tusi Tapu e fai ne tatou.


But if doing so might stumble his companion, he will not insist on his rights. 	 Kae kafai e fakavāivāi atu te mea tenā ki tena taugasoa, ka sē kinau atu eiloa a ia e uiga ki tena saolotoga ke fai penā.


Says Gregorio: “We wanted to make a change but didn’t exactly know what to do. 	 Muna a Gregorio: “Ne ma‵nako māua o fai se ‵fuliga kae e se iloa tonu ne māua a te mea e ‵tau o fai.


‘Just as they are abounding in everything,’ Paul encourages the Corinthians to ‘abound in giving.’ 	 E pelā eiloa mo te otou “mauko‵loa i mea katoa,” e fakamalosi atu Paulo ki te kau Kolinito ke tumau i te “galuega alofa tenei.”


Why the Bible Has Survived 8 	 Te Pogai ne Sao Mai ei te Tusi Tapu 8


5 Would Jehovah have listened to Abraham’s pleas if they were out of harmony with his own view? 	 5 E mata, ka fakalogo fua a Ieova ki te fakamolemole a Apelaamo māfai e se fetaui mo tena kilokiloga?


Religious organizations have given their blessing to the image of the beast and have tried to exert influence over it. 	 E pelā mo te fafine talitāgata i te fakaasiga e sopo i te tua o te fakatusa o te manu fekai, ko oti ne ‵lagomālō atu a lotu ‵se ki Malo ‵Kaufakatasi mo Malo ‵Soko, kae ne taumafai latou o fakatonutonu aka a fakapotopotoga konei.


Because they deepen our understanding, expand our viewpoint, and strengthen our determination to stay on course spiritually. 	 Me e fakalasi aka ei ‵tou malamalama, e fakalauefa aka ‵tou kilokiloga, kae e fakamalosi aka foki i ei te ‵tou fakaikuga ke tumau i te auala tonu i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


That command would make sense to Jesus’ disciples. 	 Ne malamalama ‵lei eiloa a soko o Iesu i te fakatonuga tenā.


How will Bible study help us to follow God’s direction? 	 Ka fesoasoani mai pefea te sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu ke tau‵tali atu ei ki te takitakiga a te Atua?


“Have No Fear”—Why? 	 “Sa Ma‵taku”—Kaia?


As mother held me in her arms, a friend dropped a heavy object on the floor, making a loud bang. 	 A koi puke au ne toku mātua i ana lima, kae tō se mea ‵mafa ki te fola ne fai ne se taugasoa, kae pa‵ke loa i luga.


16 As Jehovah’s servants and followers of Jesus Christ, we realize that all those hungering and thirsting for righteousness “will be filled.” 	 16 E pelā me ne tavini a Ieova mo soko o Iesu Keliso, e iloa ne tatou me i tino katoa kolā e fia‵kai kae fiainu ki te amiotonu ka “ma‵kona.”


It requires that we have a good relationship with Jehovah and do his will. 	 E manakogina ke maua ne tatou se va fealofani mo Ieova kae ke fai foki tena loto.


7. (a) How did Jesus demonstrate that he was considerate of others? (b) Why may Jesus have restored the sight of a certain blind man gradually? 	 7. (a) Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne Iesu me ne fakatāua ne ia a nisi tino? (e) Se a te pogai kāti ne gasolo malielie fua o faka‵pula aka ne Iesu a mata o te tino ‵kivi e tokotasi?


3 Christendom’s commentators often view these words of Jesus as referring to those who have positions of responsibility among professed Christians. 	 3 E fakauiga sāle ne Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se a pati konā a Iesu ki tino kolā e ‵nofo i tulaga kolā e ma‵luga atu i nisi Kelisiano.


WHAT IS IT? 	 SE A TE MEA TENĀ?


(John 6:44-47) Our loving God helps such ones to gain his approval. 	 (Ioane 6:44-47) E fesoasoani atu te ‵tou Atua alofa ki vaegā tino penā ke maua a tena taliaga.


Where Can True Comfort Be Found? 	 E Maua i Fea a Tinā Fakamafanafanaga ‵Tonu?


The Devil also has no love for the “other sheep,” who support the anointed and are in line for everlasting life—a prospect that Satan no longer has. 	 E se alofa foki te Tiapolo ki “nisi mamoe,” kolā e ‵lago atu ki te kau fakaekegina kae fakamoemoe ke maua te ola se-gata-mai—se fakamoemoega telā ko sē maua ne Satani.


As his faith began to grow, he followed the Bible command: “Let him turn away from what is bad and do what is good; let him seek peace and pursue it.”—1 Peter 3:11. 	 E tusa loa mo te malosi o tena fakatuanaki, ne tautali atu ei a ia ki te fakatonuga i te Tusi Tapu: “E ‵tau mo ia o fuli keatea mai te masei, kae fai te mea ‵lei. E ‵tau mo ia o salasala te filemu kae taofi mau ki ei.”—1 Petelu 3:11.


(2 Chronicles 16:9) Thus we come to appreciate that “in the fear of Jehovah there is strong confidence.”—Proverbs 14:26. 8. (a) Why does fear of God move us to walk in his ways? (b) Explain how we should “cling” to Jehovah. 	 (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 16:9) Tela la ko kamata o maina tatou me i te ‘fakaaloalo [“te mataku,” NW] ki te Aliki e maua ne te tino te tokagamalie.’—Faataoto 14:26.


An interesting and realistic observation made by Jonathan Turley is found in Cato Supreme Court Review, 2001-2002: “Mention the Jehovah’s Witnesses, and most people immediately think of preachers visiting our homes at inconvenient hours. 	 E isi se iloiloga tonu kae fakafiafia ne fai ne Jonathan Turley e maua i te Cato Supreme Court Review, 2001-2002: “Kafai e faipati aka fua e uiga ki Molimau a Ieova, se mea vave eiloa o mafau‵fau a te tokoukega o tino ki tino talai kolā e āsi atu ki olotou fale i taimi ‵se.


(2 Chron. 6:36) We need to acknowledge our sinful inclinations and work to control them so that we can progress to the point of truly glorifying God. 	 (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 6:36) E manakogina ke iloa ne tatou ‵tou uiga agasala, kae ga‵lue ke pule atu ki ei, ko te mea ke ga‵solo atu tatou ki te tulaga telā ko mafai ei o fakaata ‵tonu atu ne tatou te ‵malu o te Atua.


(1 John 5:19) Jehovah does not predestine his intelligent creatures; he gives each one freedom and opportunities to choose between good and bad, right and wrong. 	 (1 Ioane 5:19) E se fakatoka ne Ieova a mea takitasi kolā e ‵tau o ‵tupu ki ana tino ne faite; e tuku atu ne ia ki a latou taki tokotasi a te saolotoga mo avanoaga ke fai olotou filifiliga e uiga ki mea ‵lei io me ko mea ma‵sei, te mea tonu mo te mea ‵se.


(Isaiah 48:17) Yes, Jehovah has shown the way through the example and teachings of his Son, Jesus Christ. 	 (Isaia 48:17) E tonu, ko oti ne fakaasi mai ne Ieova te olaga ‵lei e auala i fakaakoakoga mo akoakoga a tena Tama, ko Iesu Keliso.


Appreciating Jehovah as Our Potter, June 	 Ke Fakatāua a Ieova e Pelā me ko te ‵Tou Tino Faite Mea ki Kele, Iuni


(Habakkuk 1:1; 3:19, subscription) But Habakkuk hears shocking news. 	 (Sapakuka 1:1; 3:19) Kae ne logo Sapakuka i se tala fakapoi.


But what can we pray for? 	 Kae ne a mea e ‵tau o ‵talo atu ki ei?


(Matthew 7:6) Rather, we will not be timid about identifying ourselves as Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 (Mataio 7:6) I lō te fai penā, ka se ‵ma tatou ke fakaasi atu me i a tatou ne Molimau a Ieova.


Why, an earnest desire to understand Jehovah’s Word! 	 E tonu, ko te manako malosi ke malamalama i te Muna a Ieova!


He cares for us better than we can care for ourselves. 	 E sili atu tena atafai mai ki a tatou i lō tatou eiloa.


Some material is especially designed to help young people; other material assists their parents. 	 Ne fakatoka fakapitoa a nisi tusi ke fesoasoani atu ki talavou; nisi tusi ke fesoasoani atu ki olotou mātua.


Are you moved to worship such a caring God? 	 E mata, ka gasuesue koe ke tapuaki atu ki se vaegā Atua atafai penā?


(1 Peter 2:18) Furthermore, you may well become more valuable as an employee, which may increase your chances of obtaining more satisfying employment some day. 	 (1 Petelu 2:18, NW) E se gata i ei, kāti ka fai koe pelā me se tino poto i tau galuega, kae fakamuli loa ka uke atu a avanoaga ka maua ne koe ke maua se isi galuega e ‵lei atu.


Although Jesus is the wisest of all of Jehovah’s creatures, he does not rely on his own wisdom. 	 E tiga eiloa e fai a Iesu mo fai te ‵toe tino poto i mea katoa ne faite ne Ieova, e se fakalagolago lele eiloa a ia ki tena poto.


Jehovah again inscribed the Ten Commandments on stone tablets that Moses had carved out. 	 Ne toe tusi ne Ieova a Tulafono e Sefulu i luga i papa ma kolā ne faite ne Mose.


Psalm 23 depicts him as the Great Shepherd, whereas the 24th Psalm portrays him as the glorious King. 	 E fakaata mai i te Salamo 23 a ia eiloa e pelā me ko te Tausi Mamoe Sili, kae e fakaata mai i te Salamo 24 a ia e pelā me ko te Tupu ‵malu.


By contrast, a “wicked” eye is crafty, covetous, and drawn to things that are worthless. 	 E ‵kese mai i ei, a te mata telā e “masei” e amio ‵pelo, e kaimanako, kae e fiafia atu ki mea kolā e sē aoga.


4 Is polygamy acceptable? 	 4 E mata, e talia ke tokouke a avaga a se tino?


There were two reasons for such prompt action. 	 E lua pogai e fai fakavave ei a te mea tenā.


Yet, there is an important lesson that we can learn from this event. 	 Kae e isi se akoakoga tāua e maua ne tatou mai te mea tenei.


Still, he apologized for unknowingly speaking to the high priest in a manner that could be viewed as being disrespectful.* Paul’s apology paved the way for the Sanhedrin to listen to what he had to say. 	 Kae ne fakatoese atu eiloa a ia mo te faipati atu ki te faitaulaga pule me ko foliga mai i ei me e se āva a ia.* Ne fai ne te fakatoesega a Paulo ke fakalogo‵logo faka‵lei a te kau Sanetulini ki ana pati kolā ne fai atu.


And it is equally understandable that during the following days “they continued devoting themselves to the teaching of the apostles.” 	 Kae e mafai o malamalama tatou me i aso mai tua ifo i ei “ne fakaaoga ne latou olotou taimi o tauloto mai i apositolo.”


15 With David was started a dynasty of kings who were anointed with holy oil by the high priest. 	 15 Ne kamata mai i a Tavita a te fakasologa o tupu, kolā ne fakaeke katoa latou ne te faitaulaga sili ki te sinu tapu.


They were no longer obeying the dictates or impulses of their sinful desires. 	 Ne seki toe faka‵logo latou ki manakoga agasala kolā e pulemālō io me faimālō atu ki a latou.


They can show thankfulness by developing and maintaining a pioneer spirit. 	 E mafai o fakaasi atu ne latou te loto fakafetai mai te atiakaga mo te fakatumauga o te uiga fia paenia.


2 Since all imperfect humans have difficulty exercising self-control, we should be interested in learning how to win any personal battle that we face. 	 E fakaasi mai ne te Tusi Tapu a tala o nisi tino i aso mua kolā ne taumafai ke tavini atu ki te Atua kae ne faigata ki a latou o ‵teke atu ki nisi faifaiga matagā.


(Eph. 5:22, 23) This arrangement does not make a wife inferior to her husband. 	 (Efe. 5:22, 23) E se fai ne te fakatokaga tenei ke malalo ifo te fafine i tena avaga.


How can God’s spirit help us when problems seem overwhelming? 	 E fesoasoani mai pefea a te agaga o te Atua māfai ko fe‵paki tatou mo fakalavelave faiga‵ta?


“Jehovah Let Me Come Home!” 	 “Ieova Talia Mai ke Toe Foki Atu Au!”


They see a universe that is governed by precise, elegant, mathematical laws. 	 E iloa ne latou me i te iunivesi ne faite faka‵lei e auala i tulafono o te natula.


These are recorded in the Bible book of Leviticus. 	 E maua a mea konei i te tusi ko Levitiko.


Many of us have spoken on the telephone with a man whose voice sounds very similar to that of his father. 	 E tokouke i a tatou ko oti ne fai‵pati i te telefoni ki se tagata telā e ‵pau tena leo mo te leo o tena tamana.


These, of course, were lies—designed to inflame anti-Semitic feelings. 	 E tonu, ne fai katoa a mea konei e pelā me se tala loi—telā ne fakatoka ke fakamalosi aka ei te ita o tino ki tino Iutaia.


Likewise today, even if we may not have been given a special privilege in the congregation, we should willingly support the brothers who have been appointed to take the lead among us.—1 Thess. 5:12, 13; Heb. 13:17, 24. 	 E penā foki ki a tatou i aso nei. Kafai e seki ai se tiute fakapito ne tuku mai ki a tatou i loto i fakapotopotoga, e ‵tau o loto fia‵fia tatou o ‵lago atu ki taina kolā ko oti ne filifili aka ke fai ne latou te takitakiga.—1 Tesalonia 5:12, 13; Epelu 13:17, 24.


Consider the accounts in the box “How They Dealt With Persecution,” and see what you can learn from them. 4. 	 Ke onoono ki tala i te pokisi “Te Auala ne Fakafesagai Atu ei Latou ki Fakasauāga,” kae ke onoono ki mea e mafai o tauloto ne koe mai i ei.


Christendom grew geographically and became a powerful institution and a dominant force in Western culture, but it had neither God’s blessing nor his spirit. 	 Kae ne seki maua i ei a te fakamanuiaga a te Atua io me ko tena agaga tapu.


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The publishers of this magazine invite you to learn more about Jehovah, the true God, and about his Son, Jesus Christ. 	 E ‵kami atu eiloa ne tino ‵lomi o te mekesini tenei a koe ke tauloto ki mea e uke atu e uiga ki a Ieova, te Atua tonu, mo tena Tama, ko Iesu Keliso.


A good family life lays the groundwork for a healthy view of authority, appreciation of proper values, and happy relations with others. 	 Kafai e ‵lei te olaga faka-te-kāiga, e fakatoka i ei te kilokiloga ‵tau e uiga ki pulega, te fakatāua o amioga ‵lei, mo fesokotakiga fiafia mo nisi tino.


What Does the Bible Teach? 	 Se a te Mea e Akoako Mai i te Tusi Tapu?


20 Since 1914 we have been living in the period of Christ’s pa·rou·siʹa, or presence. 	 20 Talu mai te 1914, ko oti eiloa ne kamata o ola tatou i te vaitaimi o te pa·rou·siʹa, io me ko te fakatasi mai o Keliso.


You must not become frightened because of a man, for the judgment belongs to God.” 	 Sa mataku ki so se tino, me i ikuga e fai ne koutou ko ikuga kona mai i te Atua.”


But when the nation of Israel turned to idolatry, it suffered the consequences of this for generations thereafter. 	 Kae i te taimi ne tapuaki atu ei a te fenua o Isalaelu o tapuaki ki tupua, ne logo‵mae a latou i ei i te fia o kautama fakamuli ifo.


David was primarily concerned about his relationship with God. 	 A te mea telā ne fakatāua ne Tavita ko tena fesokotakiga mo te Atua.


Is it wholesome or debased?’ 	 E mata, e aoga io me e se na lo ko tāua malosi?’


What role did Rabshakeh play, and how did the people react? 	 Se a te galuega ne fai ne te ofisa pule, kae ne ‵saga atu pefea a tino ki ei?


“In everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving let your petitions be made known to God.”—PHILIPPIANS 4:6. 	 “Fakatagi atu ki te Atua i mea e ma‵nako koutou ki ei, kae fakatagi eiloa i te agaga fakafetai.”—FILIPI 4:6.


Qualities like love and faith also motivate us to spread the seedlike Kingdom message found in God’s Word. 	 E fakamalosi aka foki tatou ne uiga pelā mo te alofa mo te fakatuanaki, ke ‵toki ne tatou a fuaga i te folafolaatuga o te fekau o te Malo telā e maua atu i te Muna a te Atua.


He taught his disciples to love God and to love one another, just as he loved them. 	 Ne akoako ne ia ana soko ke a‵lofa ki te Atua kae fakatau a‵lofa foki i a latou eiloa, e pelā eiloa mo tena alofa ki a latou.


Between these extremes is the practical, sensible approach to keeping our home clean and presentable. 	 I lō te fai penā, e isi ne faifaiga kolā e fakaasi atu i ei te atamai o te tino i te tausi ke ‵mā kae gali tena fale.


Since we have a basic need to put our trust in someone, whom can we trust without running the risk of being let down? 	 Ona ko te mea e ‵tau o tali‵tonu tatou ki se tino, ko oi la te tino e mafai o tali‵tonu tatou ki ei telā ka sē mafai o fakafanoanoa ne ia tatou?


The apostle was willing to submit to a death like that of Christ in the hope of receiving “the earlier resurrection.” 	 Ne loto malie te apositolo tenā ke mate a ia pelā mo Keliso ko te mea ke maua ne ia ‘te toetuga vave.’


9 Continued effort is required in order “to be readjusted” and manifest “the new personality.” 	 9 E manakogina a taumafaiga tumau ko te mea ke “fakatonutonu o‵tou mafaufau” kae fakaasi atu a “uiga ‵fou.”


Abundant in Loving-Kindness” 13. In the declaration of God’s goodness, what quality is mentioned twice, and why is this fitting? 	 13 “Ko au [ko Ieova], ko te Atua e lasi tena alofa [“kaimalie,” NW] . . . , e tausi ne au taku feagaiga i te afe o tupulaga.”


• be a precious heritage for our children? [Picture on page 26] 	 • fai pelā me se togi tāua ‵ki mō ‵tou tama‵liki?


New moon and sabbath, the calling of a convention—I cannot put up with the use of uncanny power along with the solemn assembly.” 	 Ko se toe fiafia au ki otou ‵Kaiga Fiafia o Masina Tu, otou Sapati, ke oko eiloa ki otou maopoopoga faka-te-lotu, ko se aoga a mea konā ona ko otou agasala [io me ko “faifaiga faivailakau,” NW].”


I Have Been Blessed to Work With Spiritual Men 	 Ne Fakamanuiagina Au ke Ga‵lue Fakatasi mo Tāgata Faka-te-Agaga


(Romans 5:12) How comforting it is for all of those who look forward to everlasting life on earth to know that their King will show them love and kind understanding just as he did to his disciples during his earthly ministry! 	 (Loma 5:12) Se fakamafanafanaga gali ke iloa ne tino kolā e fakamoe‵moe ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i te lalolagi me ka fakaasi atu ne te lotou Tupu a te alofa mo te loto malamalama, e pelā loa mo te mea ne fai ne ia ki ana soko i tena galuega i te lalolagi!


(Eph. 6:21, 22; Col. 4:8, 9) During his second Roman imprisonment, Paul sent Tychicus to Ephesus. 	 (Efeso 6:21, 22; Kolose 4:8, 9) I te taimi ne toe ‵pei atu ei a ia ki te falepuipui i Loma, ne uga atu ne Paulo a Tukasi ki Efeso.


It is listed between “long-suffering” and “goodness.” 	 E taku mai te alofa atafai, io me ko te mataalofa, i te va o te “loto kufaki” mo te “‵lei.”


3 The apostle Peter helps us to have the proper attitude while waiting. 	 E ‵tau o faka‵malu kae fakatapu otou olaga mō te Atua [“i amioga ‵malu mo faifaiga amio atua,” NW].


For example, Jesus Christ is called “the faithful and true witness.” 	 E pelā mo Iesu Keliso e taku ko te “molimau fakamaoni kae tonu.”


Rather than cling to what were no doubt cherished beliefs, she and others like her would, in time, have to become “obedient to the faith” revealed through Jesus Christ.—John 4:21-24, 39-41; Acts 6:7. 	 I lō te puke ‵mau fua ki talitonuga kolā ne fakatāua ne ia, ne mafai ne ia mo nisi tino pelā mo ia o ‘talia te muna’ telā ne fakaasi mai e auala i a Iesu Keliso, i te taimi tonu.—Ioane 4:21-24, 39-41; Galuega 6:7.


Like the apostles and early Christians, we preach informally, publicly, and from house to house. 	 E pelā mo te kau apositolo mo Kelisiano mua, e talai atu tatou i so se taimi, i koga e tokouke a tino i ei, kae mai fale ki fale.


(1 Corinthians 10:11; 1 Timothy 6:6-10) We cleave to Jehovah and keep his regulations. 	 (1 Kolinito 10:11; 1 Timoteo 6:6-10) E ‵piki ‵mau tatou ki a Ieova kae tausi ana fakatonuga.


GOD’S WORD assures us: “Not always will the poor one be forgotten.” 	 EFAATALITONU mai te Muna a te Atua ki a tatou, penei: “A tino ma‵tiva e se mafai o fakapuligina.”


Remember that what many of your peers experience is only “the temporary enjoyment of sin.” 	 Masaua me i mea kolā e fia‵fia ki ei ou taugasoa se “agasala i ne mo taimi” fua.


(Revelation 17:15-17; 18:21) Should true Christians fear that event and the other aspects of the “great tribulation” that will follow? 	 (Fakaasiga 17:15-17; 18:21) E mata, e ‵tau o ma‵taku a Kelisiano ‵tonu ki te mea tenā mo nisi mea kolā ka ‵tupu i te “fakalavelave” lasi?


We are responsible for the consequences of our own actions. 	 E maua eiloa ne tatou a ikuga o ‵tou mea e fai.


The Bible does more than just tell us something about where Jesus came from. 	 E uke atu a mea e fakamatala mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki a Iesu i lō te fakamatalaga fua e uiga ki te koga ne vau ei a Iesu.


• What must we do to protect ourselves from Satan’s machinations, even if we have been true Christians for many years? 	 9. (a) Se a te tusi e mafai o fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke fakamatala atu i ei te tāua o te fakaaogāga o te igoa o te Atua? (e) Ne fakaasi mai pefea ne nisi tino ‵fulitusi te lotou se āva ki te igoa o te Atua? 10.


Why can the example of Jephthah and his daughter be helpful for us today? 	 E mafai pefea o aoga a te fakaakoakoga a Iefata mo tena tamaliki fafine ki a tatou i aso nei?


Well, Jesus says that the sheep follow the shepherd “because they know his voice.” 	 Ia, e fai mai a Iesu me e tau‵tali atu a mamoe ki te lotou tausi mamoe me e “iloa ne latou tona leo.”


One way is by appealing to governments and courts for protection. 	 A te auala e tasi ko te fakatagi atu ki te malo io me ko te fono tulafono mō se puipuiga.


They had already accepted Jehovah as their God. 	 Ko oti eiloa ne talia ne latou a Ieova e pelā me ko te lotou Atua.


15 Clearly, the freedom that Jesus promised his disciples is far superior to the social or political freedom that most people yearn for today. 	 15 E manino ‵lei, me i te saolotoga telā ne tauto atu ne Iesu ki ana soko e sili fakafia atu i so se saolotoga i mea fakafenua mo mea fakapolitiki kolā e ma‵nako ki ei a te tokoukega i aso nei.


There are various reasons, but the prime reason is that the Bible condemns both practices.—wp18.2, pp. 4-5. 	 E isi ne pogai, kae ko te pogai tāua me e taku fakamsei ne te Tusi Tapu a faifaiga konei.—wp18.2, itu. 4-5.


Thus I shall bless you during my lifetime.” 	 E fakafetai atu au ki a koe i aso e ola ei au.”


They have not really had time to get to know each other properly before the arrival of the baby, who requires attention 24 hours a day. 	 E se lava te taimi ke fakamasani faka‵lei laua mai mua o fanau mai te lā pepe, telā e manakogina ke tausi faka‵lei atu ki ei i te 24 itula i te aso.


(Ps. 73:17) Similarly, we need to turn to the divine Source of our spiritual nourishment. 	 (Salamo 73:17) I se auala tai ‵pau, e ‵tau o ‵fuli atu tatou ki te Atua telā ko te Mafuaga o ‵tou mea‵kai faka-te-agaga.


However, once each one expressed his thought and a spirit-directed decision was made, the brothers did not continue to bring up their individual opinions. 	 E ui i ei, i te taimi e fakaasi atu ei ne tino taki tokotasi a tena manatu kae fai a te ikuga mai lalo i te takitakiga a te agaga, ne seki toe avaka ne taina olotou manatu totino.


17 What about you? 	 17 Kae e a koe?


Indeed, he was likely in his late 90’s when God’s angel warmly said to him: “O Daniel, you very precious man.”—Dan. 10:11. 	 E tonu, kāti ko 90 tupu ana tausaga i te taimi ne fai atu ei te agelu a te Atua ki a ia, penei: “Tanielu, te tagata tāua ‵ki.”—Tani. 10:11.


Always Treat Others With Respect 	 Ke Amanaia Faeloa ki Nisi Tino


‘You can lead a normal life and still share in the preaching work. Get a good job and guarantee your financial security.’ 	 ‘E mafai eiloa o ola koe i se olaga masani kae kau atu foki ki te galuega talai. ‵Sala atu ki se galuega ‵togi ‵lei ke fakamautinoa aka ei tou tulaga i mea tau tupe.’


• What was “the ministry of the reconciliation” entrusted to Paul and other anointed Christians? 	 • Se a te “galuega o te faka‵leiga” ne tuku atu ki a Paulo mo nisi Kelisiano fakaekegina?


However, as true Christians living in a depraved world, all of us can expect to be tempted sooner or later. 	 Kae e pelā me ne Kelisiano ‵tonu kolā e ola i se lalolagi e ‵fonu i fakalavelave, e ‵tau mo tatou o malamalama me ka tofotofogina tatou faitalia me e oko mai nei a tofotofoga konā io me e oko mai fakamuli.


Paul wrote: “In other generations this secret was not made known to the sons of men as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by spirit, namely, that people of the nations should be joint heirs and fellow members of the body and partakers with us of the promise in union with Christ Jesus.” 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo: “Ne seki taku atu ki tino a mea ‵funa konei i taimi ko ‵teka, kae nei ko oti ne fakaasi ne te Atua ki apositolo ‵malu mo pelofeta e alatu i tona Agaga. Tenei la te mea ‵funa: e fakatasi tino o fenua fakaa‵tea mo tino Iutaia i fakamanuiaga a te Atua ona ko te tala ‵lei; e fai foki latou mo tino o te foitino e tasi, kae aofia foki i te folafolaga a te Atua ne fai e alatu i a Keliso Iesu.”


“Give free,” he said. 	 “Fakaaoga atu foki ki tino e aunoa mo se taui,” ko ana muna.


It was not revealed to him how that would be worked out, but God’s promise made Abel aware that someone would have to be bruised in the heel. 	 Ne seki fakaasi atu ki a ia me ka fai pefea te mea tenā, kae ona ko te folafolaga tenā ne iloa ei ne Apelu me e ‵tau o pakia te vae o se tino i ei.


(James 2:5; Matthew 5:3) Furthermore, overseers need to assist them to apply spiritual “eyesalve”—to accept and conform to Jesus’ teaching, counsel, example, and mental attitude. 	 (Iakopo 2:5; Mataio 5:3) E se gata i ei, e ‵tau foki o fesoasoani atu a ovasia ki a latou ke fakaaogā ne latou a te ‘vailakau fai mata’ faka-te-agaga—ko te mea ke talia kae tau‵tali atu foki latou ki akoakoga, pati polopoloki, fakaakoakoga mo te mafaufau o Iesu.


1, 2. (a) What was the situation of the Thessalonian congregation when Paul wrote his first letter to them? (b) What did Paul encourage the Thessalonians to do? 	 1, 2. (a) Se a te tulaga o te fakapotopotoga i Tesalonia i te taimi ne tusi atu ei te tusi muamua a Paulo ki a latou? (e) Se a te fakamalosiga a Paulo ne fai atu ki te kau Tesalonia?


He did not view it as beneath his dignity to serve others. 	 Ne seki kilo atu a ia ki ei e pelā me ko tō maluga a ia ke tavini atu ki nisi tino.


Why is it reasonable to expect that a baptized Christian would have actions in line with his faith? 	 Kaia e tāua ei ke fetaui ‵lei a faifaiga a se Kelisiano papatiso mo tena fakatuanaki?


“He gave his own life for me,” said the widow at the funeral service. 	 “Ne tuku atu ne ia tena ola ke sao ei au,” ko pati a tena avaga i te taimi o te fanoanoa.


Yet, such effort is worthwhile, imparting to us many benefits, including a lifestyle that contributes to good health, fine relationships with others, and an approved standing with God.—Read Isaiah 48:17, 18. 	 E maua ne tatou a mea aoga e uke mai i taumafaiga penā, e aofia i ei te vaegā olaga telā e maua mai i ei te malosi ‵lei, fesokotakiga ‵lei mo nisi tino, mo se tulaga taulia i mua o te Atua.—Faitau te Isaia 48:17, 18.


(John 17:25, 26) Jesus contributed to the sanctification of the divine name. 	 (Ioa. 17:25, 26) Ne fesoasoani atu a Iesu ki te faka‵maluga o te igoa o te Atua.


Even when building the ark, which may have taken as long as 40 or 50 years, Noah kept his spiritual focus. 	 Ke oko foki ki te taimi ne faite ne ia te vaka, kāti i se leva e 40 ki te 50 tausaga, ne saga tonu atu eiloa a Noa ki tena feitu faka-te-agaga.


In all these ways, they support their anointed brothers in caring for the needs of Jehovah’s expanding organization! 17. What is one way that Jehovah beautifies his people? 	 I auala katoa konei, e ‵lago atu ei latou ki olotou taina fakaekegina i te tausi atu ki manakoga o te fakapotopotoga a Ieova telā e gasolo aka faeloa o lasi!


The worshippers first purify themselves by washing their hands and mouth. 	 E ‵tau muamua o ‵fulu faka‵ma ne tino tapuaki olotou lima mo gutu.


The article featured a picture of brothers on the streets of Mexico City. 	 E maua atu i te mataupu tenā se ata o taina i auala o te Fa‵kai o Mekisiko.


It is wise to reevaluate our strategies in life from time to time, asking ourselves where we are heading and whether adjustments need to be made. 	 Se mea poto ke toe mafau‵fau tatou i nisi taimi ki mea kolā e taumafai tatou ki ei i te olaga nei, kae ke fesili ifo me ne a mea e fia fai ne tatou kae e mata, e ‵tau o fai ne ‵fuliga i ei?


The eighth vision will teach us how Jehovah provides secure protection in order for his worshippers to engage in true worship. 	 Ka akoako mai ne te valu o fakaasiga a te auala e tuku mai ei ne Ieova a te puipuiga tokagamalie ko te mea ke ‵kau atu ana tino tapuaki ki te tapuakiga tonu.


I did it out of kindness. 	 Ne fai ne au ona ko te alofa atafai.


Yet, real love is not just something we feel. 	 Kae ko te alofa tonu e se se mea fua telā e lagona ne tatou.


By what means does Satan try to weaken our hold on the truth? 	 E tasi mai i ei ko te finalalolagi, mo ana faifaiga kese‵kese katoa.


(Psalm 2:1-9) Such governments must therefore be removed to pave the way for the righteous rule of Jehovah’s Kingdom under Christ. 	 (Salamo 2:1-9) Telā la, e ‵tau o fakaseai atu a vaegā malo penā ko te mea ke fakatoka ei te auala mō te pulega amiotonu a te Malo o Ieova mai lalo i a Keliso.


• What must we do to cultivate “the minding of the spirit”? 	 • Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou ke ‘tuku atu ‵tou mafaufau ki mea faka-te-agaga’?


Yes, God’s mighty hand enabled the Israelites to win the battle.—Ex. 17:8-13. 	 Ao, ko te lima malosi eiloa o te Atua ne fai ei ke manumalo te kau Isalaelu i te taua.—Eso. 17:8-13.


Is religion man-made? 	 E mata, a lotu ne māfua mai tagata?


(Acts 3:19) Clearly, Jehovah is not quick to give up on those who take a false step. 	 (Galu. 3:19) E manino ‵lei, me e se ‵fiu vave a Ieova i a latou kolā e fai ne latou se mea ‵se.


Mourning, outcry, and pain will be gone. 	 Ka galo atu te fanoanoa, te tagi, mo te logo‵mae.


Similarly, in the face of tribulation, we need to do more than simply mention to Jehovah how we feel. 	 E penā foki loa, kafai e fe‵paki mo puapuaga, e ‵tau o uke atu a mea e fai ne tatou i lō te taku atu fua ki a Ieova a ‵tou lagonaga.


He said: “I have opened my mouth to Jehovah, and I am unable to turn back.” 	 Ne fai atu tou tagata: “Ko oti au ne tauto ki te Aliki, kae nei se mafai ne au o toe fakafoki taku pati ne fai!”


Christians who enjoy board or card games as recreation would be better advised to keep a penciled score or to play the game simply for fun without keeping score. 	 E ‵lei atu māfai e fakamau a kai ki se pepa io me ke ta‵fao fua kae ke se fakamau ki lalo a kai māfai ko ta‵fao a Kelisiano kolā e fia‵fia ki te suipi io me ko nisi tafaoga aka.


My place for flight, my Savior; from violence you save me. 	 ko toku fakaola; e puipui kae fakasao ne ia a au mai fakalavelave.


2 Does this mean that happiness is out of reach for Christ’s followers who live in religiously divided households? 	 2 E mata, e fakauiga i ei me ne seki maua ne soko o Keliso kolā e ‵nofo atu i kāiga e mavae‵vae i mea fakalotu a te fiafia?


Why is it a protection to have a firm grasp of basic Bible principles? 8 Having a firm grasp of such basic principles can help us to understand and apply more specific directives. 	 8 A te malamalama tonu i vaegā fakatakitakiga penā e mafai o fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke maina kae fakagalue aka a fakatonuga mautinoa e uke atu.


THAT treasure was discovered in late December 1922, when the Georgian academic Ivané Javakhishvili was doing research on how the Georgian alphabet was developed. 	 NE MAUA a te koloa tāua tenā i aso ki tua o Tesema i te 1922, i te taimi ne fai ei a sukesukega a te tino akoga mai Georgia ko Ivané Javakhishvili ki te auala ne faite ei a mataimanu o te ‵gana Georgia.


(Matthew 23:33-35) However, he recognized that there was someone else who must share the blame for the evil in their hearts. 	 (Mataio 23:33-35) Kae ne iloa foki ne ia me e isi foki se isi tino telā ne ‵tau o ‵losi atu ki ei e uiga mō mea ma‵sei i olotou loto.


Getting married ranks seventh. 	 Kae e napa fitu i ei ko te faiga o te fakaipoipoga.


WEEK OF OCTOBER 30, 2017–NOVEMBER 5, 2017 	 TE VAIASO I A OKETOPA 30, 2017–NOVEMA 5, 2017


What challenging situation might we personally face, and what will help us to stand firm? 	 Se a te tulaga faigata e mafai o fepaki mo tatou taki tokotasi, kae se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke ‵mautakitaki tatou?


There he hangs—alive but helpless—until Joab kills him by driving three shafts into his heart.—2 Sam. 18:6-17. 	 Ne tautau a ia i te lakau e aunoa mo se tino ke fesoasoani ki ei—ke oko eiloa ki te taimi ne velo ei ana fatafata ne Ioapo ki tao e tolu telā ne mate ei a ia.—2 Samuelu 18:6-17.


They had come a long way, but they had a long way to go! 	 Ko oti a nisi vaega o te vaka, kae koi uke ‵ki a mea e ‵tau o fai ke fakaoti faka‵lei!


He created man with an inner sense of right and wrong. 	 Ne faite ne ia te tagata mo ana lagonaga e uiga ki mea ‵tonu mo mea ‵se.


THOSE ancient verses are not from the Bible. 	 AFUAIUPU mua konā e seki siki mai loto i te Tusi Tapu.


(Matthew 11:27; John 17:3, 26) By word and example, he taught them what is meant by ‘trusting in Jehovah’ and what obedience to Jehovah involves. 	 (Mataio 11:27; Ioane 17:3, 26) I ana pati mo ana faifaiga, ne akoako atu ei ne ia ki a latou te uiga o te ‘fakatuanaki ki a Ieova’ mo mea kolā e aofia i te fakalogo ki a Ieova.


(1 Corinthians 11:3) Hence, as Jesus cared for his congregation, so husbands lovingly care for their families in a spiritual and physical way, even if that takes personal sacrifice. 	 (1 Kolinito 11:3) Tela la, e pelā eiloa mo te tausi faka‵lei atu o Iesu ki tena fakapotopotoga, e penā foki te tausi atu mo te atafai o tāgata a‵vaga ki olotou kāiga i te feitu faka-te-agaga mo te feitu faka-te-foitino faitalia te faigata.


Sabina, a woman in South America, learned the value of Bible principles. 	 A Sabina, telā se fafine mai Amelika ki Saute, ne tauloto loa ne ia te tāua o fakatakitakiga mai i te Tusi Tapu.


Throughout this period of test, faithful Bible Students had been “watching the Lord’s leading, . . . praying at all times for the Father’s guidance.” 	 I te vaitaimi kātoa tenei o tofotofoga, a Tino A‵koga fakamaoni ne “onoono faka‵lei eiloa ki te takitakiga a te Aliki, . . . mai te ‵talo atu i taimi katoa mō te takitakiga a te Tamana.”


(Read 1 Thessalonians 5:1, 2.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Tesalonia 5:1, 2.)


My younger brother and a sister left the truth. 	 Ne tiakina ne toku taina foliki mo toku tuagane a te munatonu.


Day of Atonement Tishri 10 Event: A bull and two goats offered Foreshadowed: 	 Te Aso o te Tishri 10 Ne ofo atu se Ne ofo atu ne IesuFaka‵māga pulumakau mo a mea aogā o tena kouti e lua toto mō tino katoa


“If you want to build something that will behave well . . . and fit flawlessly in its environment,” says writer Gail Cleere, “chances are you’ll find a good example somewhere in nature.” 	 “Kafai e fia faite ne koe se mea ke galue faka‵lei . . . kae ke sē fakamasei atu foki ki te natula,” ko pati a Gail Cleere, “kāti ka maua ne koe se ata ‵lei mai i mea o te natula.”


(Psalm 124:7, 8) How grateful we are that Jehovah delivers us from the wicked “birdcatcher”!—Matthew 6:13. 5, 6. 	 (Salamo 124:7, 8) E pefea te ‵tou loto fakafetai me ko faka‵sao tatou ne te Atua mai te tino masei telā e “fai manu eva”!—Mataio 6:13.


(Mark 1:12, 13; Luke 4:14) Are you of that sort? 	 (Maleko 1:12, 13; Luka 4:14) A koe se vaegā tino penā?


Simply put, Jehovah* God hates pornography. 	 E takalialia a Ieova* te Atua ki ata ma‵sei.


As we deal with problems at the end of this wicked system of things, we should not become downhearted. 	 Kafai e fakafesagai atu tatou ki fakalavelave i te gataga o te olaga masei tenei, e se ‵tau o loto vāivāi tatou.


17 In a widely accepted reference work, you could locate this admission: “The distribution of the continental platforms and ocean basins on the surface of the globe and the distribution of the major landform features have long been among the most intriguing problems for scientific investigation and theorizing.” 	 17 I se tusi lauiloa mō sukesukega, e mafai ne koe o maua aka i ei te fakamatalaga tenei: “E aofia te fakatokaga o ‵takelepapa mo koga ‵poko mai i lalo i te tai e pelā foki mo te fakatokaga o te laukele i atufenua i toe fesili faigata ne sukesuke ki ei a saienitisi ko te mea ke fakaiku aka olotou manatu e uiga ki ei.”


I used to think that Bible principles are too restrictive, but I now regard them as an invaluable protection. 	 Ne mafaufau sale au me ko tō ‵mafa a fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu, kae nei la ko lavea ne au me e fai a mea konā e pelā me se puipuiga tāua ‵ki eiloa.


Like so many single mothers today, she faced the challenge of caring for her children without the help of a husband. 	 E pelā mo mātua kolā e seai ne olotou avaga, ne fepaki foki a Malia mo tulaga faiga‵ta o te putiakaga o ana tama‵liki e aunoa mo sena avaga.


May we heed the prophetic words: “Say to [Jehovah], all you people, ‘May you pardon error; and accept what is good, and we will offer in return the young bulls of our lips.’” (Hosea 14:2) The expression “young bulls of our lips” denotes spiritual sacrifices, the words we speak in praise of Jehovah and his purposes. 	 Ke masaua faeloa ne tatou a pati fakapelofeta, konei: “Foki nei ki te Aliki, kae ke fai te talo tenei mo taulaga a koutou ki a ia: ‘Fakamagalo mai omotou agasala kae talia mai te motou talo, kae ka tavae ne matou a koe e pela eiloa mo te motou tautoga.’ ” (Hosea 14:2) A te tugāpati ko te “tavae ne matou a koe e pela mo te motou tautoga” e fakauiga ki taulaga faka-te-agaga kolā e ofo atu ne tatou i ‵tou pati tavae ki a Ieova mo ana fuafuaga.