He will overlook my wrong deeds or actions.’ 	 Kae se saga mai a ia ki oku manakoga io me ko aku faifaiga ‵se.’


7 The temple in Jerusalem foreshadowed a greater arrangement for worship. 	 7 Ne fakaata mai ne te faletapu i Ielusalema se fakatokaga e sili atu mō te tapuakiga.


Your Family Can Be Happy 	 E Mafai o Fia‵fia Tou Kāiga


Accordingly, Paul fully accepted the Bible’s values and became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Tela la, ne talia kātoatoa ne Paulo a fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu kae fai ei a ia mo fai se Molimau a Ieova.


Do not be afraid nor be terrified, for Jehovah God, my God, is with you. 	 A te Aliki te Atua, tenei e tavini au ki ei, e fakatasi atu eiloa ki a koe.


Perhaps you face a similar situation today. 	 Kāti e fepaki foki koe mo se tulaga tai penā i aso nei.


For “God proceeded to bless the seventh day and make it sacred.” 	 Me “ne fakamanuia ne [te Atua] te fitu o aso kae fakatapu ke fai mo aso tāua.”


Proverbs 2:16, 17 describes a “strange woman” as someone “who has forgotten the very covenant of her God.” 	 E fakamatala mai i te Faataoto 2:16, 17, NW, a se “fafine fakaa‵tea” e pelā me se tino telā ko “puli i a ia te feagaiga a tena Atua.”


11, 12. (a) What warning did Jesus give against covetousness? (b) Why do we need to heed Jesus’ warning? 	 11, 12. (a) Ne a pati ne fai mai ne Iesu e uiga ki te fakaeteete i te matakanokano? (e) Kaia e ‵tau ei o faka‵logo tatou ki pati konā a Iesu?


19 David came to love Jehovah deeply and wanted to praise Him with his whole heart and mind. 	 19 Ne ‵poko malosi te alofa o Tavita ki a Ieova kae ne manako a ia o tavae a te Atua mo tena loto mo te mafaufau kātoa.


It involves an expectation so strong that it affects the focus of our life. 	 E aofia i ei a te malosi o ‵tou fakamoemoega telā e pokotia i ei te ‵tou kilokiloga e uiga ki te olaga kātoa.


15 If you are an elder, though, what about the flock? 	 15 Kafai koe se toeaina, e fai la pefea a te lafu mamoe?


By so doing, we can more fully reflect a Christlike personality in our life.—1 Peter 2:12, 21. 16. What is our objective in our pursuit of Christian maturity, and how can it be achieved? 	 Mai i te faiga penā, e mafai ei o momea aka te fakaasi atu ne tatou a te uiga pelā mo Keliso i ‵tou olaga.—1 Petelu 2:12, 21.


Even the apostle Paul acknowledged his own weaknesses. 	 Ke oko foki loa ki te apositolo ko Paulo, ne iloa ne ia ana vāivāiga totino.


Imagine being subjected to pressures of that sort! 	 Mafaufau malie aka ki vaegā fakamalosiga penā!


10 Of course, your example is also important when it comes to building conviction. 	 10 E tonu, e tāua foki tau fakaakoakoga i te atiakaga o te loto talitonu.


But Jehovah has never let his faithful people succumb to such a “pestilence.” 	 Kae e se mafai eiloa ne Ieova o tuku tiaki ne ia ana tino ke fakatakavale i vaegā “fakalavelave” konei.


The apostle Paul wrote to such ones: “All who are led by God’s spirit, these are God’s sons. . . . 	 Ne tusi atu te apositolo ko Paulo ki vaegā tino penā, penei: “Ko latou kola e takitaki ne te Agaga o te Atua, ko tama kona a te Atua. . . .


How that man rejoiced when he found it! 	 Ko tafaga la te fiafia o te tagata tenā i te taimi ne maua ne ia!


By helping him to develop such a pure motive, you will be building with fire-resistant materials that will survive tests of his faith. 	 Kafai e fesoasoani atu ki a ia ke ati aka te manakoga ‵lei tenā, ka ati aka foki ne koe i ei a uiga e se ‵ka i te afi kolā ka tumau māfai ko tofotofogina tena fakatuanaki.


The prophet even purchased her back at significant cost.—Hos. 2:7; 3:1-5. 	 Ne toe ‵togi eiloa ne te pelofeta a tena avaga ki te ‵togi telā e fetaui ‵lei.—Hose. 2:7; 3:1-5.


12 Because of our imperfection, it is a struggle to do what is right. 	 12 Ona ko te ‵tou tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa, se mea faigata ke fai a te mea ‵lei.


A person may feel anger, a sense of betrayal, the desire for justice or even revenge. 	 E mafai o kaitaua se tino, io me mafaufau me ko fakatogafiti a ia ne te suā tino, kae ko manako ke taui atu a mea katoa konā ne fai atu ki a ia.


Why Trust Jehovah’s Guidance? 	 Kaia e Tali‵tonu ei ki te Takitakiga a Ieova?


COVER SUBJECT | WHAT IS THE BIBLE ALL ABOUT? 	 MATAUPU I TE ‵KAVA | SE A FEKAU E MAUA I TE TUSI TAPU?


When you are an entrepreneur with heavy financial responsibilities, it is a challenge to be honest.” 	 Kafai koe se tino fai pisinisi telā e uke a mea tau tupe e ‵tau o saga ki ei, se mea faigata eiloa ke tumau koe i te fakamaoni.”


(Acts 16:4, 5) The letter conveying that decision also reveals that the governing body manifested the fruitage of God’s spirit, including love and faith.—Acts 15:11, 25-29; Gal. 5:22, 23. 	 (Galu. 16:4, 5) A te tusi telā e fakamatala mai ei te fakaikuga tenā e fakaasi mai foki i ei me ne fakaasi mai ne te potukau pule a fuataga o te agaga o te Atua, e aofia ei te alofa mo te fakatuanaki.—Galu. 15:11, 25-29; Kala. 5:22, 23.


The first type of soil is hard, or packed down; the second is shallow; the third is overgrown with thorns; and the fourth is fine, or good, soil that produces well. 	 A te vaegā laukele muamua e makeke, io me pa‵papa; a te lua e se matolu te kele i ei; ko te tolu e ola i ei a vao makai‵kai; kae ko te fa e ‵lei, io me se laukele ola ‵lei, telā ne fua faka‵lei mai i ei te fuaga.


(Psalm 37:4b) It was this kind of confidence that must have prompted the apostle John to pen the words: “This is the confidence that we have toward him, that, no matter what it is that we ask according to his will, he hears us. 	 (Salamo 37:4e) Ko te loto talitonu foki tenei ne fakamalosi aka ei a apositolo ko Ioane ke tusi ki lalo a pati konei: “Tenei te pogai e maua ei ne tatou te loto malosi i mua o te Atua; e tali‵tonu foki tatou me e talia ne ia manafai e fakatagi tatou ki so se mea e ‵tusa mo tena loto.


Put another way, the diseases killed approximately one person every three seconds, all year long. 	 I nisi tugapati, ne tamate eiloa ne masaki konei se tino i taki tolu sekone, i tausaga katoa.


When pressure is exerted on us, it may gradually cause us to lose our Christian identity. 	 Kafai ko tofotofogina tatou, kāti ka fai i ei ke matafitafi te ‵tou iloga faka-Kelisiano.


Happy Family Life—A Fine Gift 	 Te Olaga Faka-te-Kāiga Fiafia —Se Meaalofa ‵Lei


Jesus said: “The same way it will be on that day when the Son of man is to be revealed.” 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “Ka penā eiloa i te aso e fakaasi mai ei te Tama a te Tagata.”


▪ “If Adam and Eve had two sons, Cain and Abel, where did Cain’s wife come from?” 	 ▪ “Kafai e tokolua fua a tama‵liki tagata a Atamu mo Eva, ko Kaino mo Apelu, ne maua mai la i fea te avaga a Kaino?”


3 Yet, some who have much love for Jehovah find it challenging to believe that God can know them in a positive way. 	 3 Kae se mea faigata mō nisi tino kolā e a‵lofa ki a Ieova ke mafau‵fau me e mafai o fai taugasoa latou mo te Atua.


They purchase necessary goods and services made available in the world. 	 Kae e ‵kalo keatea latou mai te fakaaogaga katoatoa o te lalolagi.


One way to do so is by being present for the observance of the Lord’s Evening Meal. 	 A te auala e tasi ke fai ei penā ko te kau atu ki te fakamanatuga o te ‵Kaiga a te Aliki i te Afiafi.


The prohibition on eating from that tree, he argued, was unjustified; it was an abuse of power. 	 Ne kinau atu a ia me e se ‵tau o fai te tulafono tenā; me ne sōnafai fua te tulafono tenā.


Worse still, they endeavored to entice their brothers to join them in their contemptuous ways. 	 Kae e sili atu i te masei, me ne taumafai latou o fakakolekole ne latou a olotou taina ke ‵kau atu ki a latou i olotou auala sē āva.


THE HIGH PRIEST 	 TE FAITAULAGA PULE


(Hebrews 10:20) But three days after his death, Jesus was resurrected by God as a spirit. 	 (Epelu 10:20) Kae i te tolu o aso mai tua ifo o tena mate, ne toe fakatu aka ne te Atua a Iesu e pelā me se tino faka-te-agaga.


In the 14th year of King Hezekiah’s reign (732 B.C.E.), the Assyrians invade Judah. 	 I te 14 o tausaga o te pulega a te tupu ko Hesekia (732 T.L.M.), ne taua atu ei te kau Asulia ki Iuta.


How did Jehovah provide the best timing and setting for the multilingual and international launch of Christianity? 	 Ne tuku mai pefea ne Ieova te ‵toe taimi mo toe tulaga ‵lei ke kamata ei te talai atu ki tino o ‵gana mo fenua valevale?


“I CALL to you, O God, but you never answer; and when I pray, you pay no attention. 	 “TE ATUA, au ne kalaga sāle atu ki a koe, kae ne seki tali mai eiloa koe; i te taimi e talo ei au, ka ko koe e se saga mai lele eiloa.


(Zephaniah 1:14) “It will not be late.” 	 (Sefanaia 1:14) “E oko mai eiloa, kae ka se tuai foki.”


Satan’s entire wicked system of things, with its false religion, corrupt politics, greedy and dishonest commerce, and destructive military, will be wiped out forever. 	 Ka fakaseai atu ki te se-gata-mai a te fakanofonofoga masei a Satani, ko ana lotu ‵se, mea fakapolitiki sōnafai, faifaiga fakapisinisi kaima‵nako kae kai‵soa, mo kautau ofa mea.


▪ “Many will say to me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many powerful works in your name?’ 	 ▪ “E tokouke e fai mai ki a au penei, ‘Te Aliki, te Aliki! Ko tou igoa ne folafola atu ei ne matou a te Muna a te Atua.


They contained God’s name in Hebrew letters, and he explained their importance. 	 Ne aofia i ei a te igoa o te Atua i mataimanu Epelu, kae ne fakamatala mai ne ia te olotou tāua.


A wife’s respectful attitude may win the heart of her unbelieving husband. 	 Kāti ka tosina mai te loto o te tagata sē talitonu ona ko te āva o tena avaga.


When we are hospitable, generous, forgiving, and kind to one another, we can be sure that Jehovah takes notice of that as well.—Heb. 13:16; 1 Pet. 4:8, 9. 	 Kafai e uiga talimālō, kaima‵lie, fakamagalo kae fakatau atafai tatou, e mautinoa eiloa me ka lavea ‵lei ne Ieova a te mea tenā.—Epe. 13:16; 1 Pe. 4:8, 9.


“WOMAN.” 	 “TE FAFINE.”


3 One day an angel representing Jehovah spoke to Moses near Mount Horeb on the Sinai Peninsula. 	 3 I te aso e tasi ne faipati atu se agelu telā ne sui ne ia a Ieova ki a Mose i tafa o te Mauga o Olepa i te kogā koga ko te Sinai.


(John 14:1-17; 15:15) Before leaving the house, Jesus petitions his Father: “The hour has come; glorify your son, that your son may glorify you.” 	 (Ioane 14:1-17; 15:15) A koi tuai o tiakina ne Iesu te fale tenā, ne fakamolemole atu a ia penei: “Te Tamana, ko oko mai te aso, tuku mai te vikiga ki tau Tama, ko te mea ke tuku atu foki ne tau Tama a te vikiga ki a koe.”


Wise we are to shun apostates. 	 Se mea poto eiloa ke ‵teke ne tatou a aposetate.


What, though, can we learn of Abel and his faith when so little is said of him in the Bible? 	 Ne a la mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai i te fakatuanaki o Apelu, me e se uke a fakamatalaga e maua i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki a ia?


15 Paul’s reasoning regarding the Law was unassailable. 	 15 Ne manino ‵lei eiloa a fakamatalaga a Paulo e uiga ki te Tulafono.


I was surprised to realize that in my religion I had learned about a god, but not about Jehovah. 	 Ne poi masei au i te iloa atu me ne tauloto au i taku lotu e uiga ki se atua, kae e se ko Ieova.


The narratives show us that Jehovah God blesses those who maintain integrity to him. 	 E fakaasi mai ne tala o mea kolā ne ‵tupu me e fakamanuia sāle atu a Ieova ki tino kolā e fakamaoni ki a ia.


(Read Mark 2:1-5.) 	 (Faitau te Maleko 2:1-5.)


Clearly, Jesus’ heart goes out to these people. 	 E manino ‵lei me ne lasi ‵ki eiloa te alofa o Iesu ki tino konei.


AS THE time to commemorate Christ’s death approaches, God’s people do well to follow the apostle Paul’s counsel to “look intently at the Chief Agent and Perfecter of our faith, Jesus.” 	 HI TE pili mai o te taimi ke fakamanatu ei te mate o Keliso, se mea ‵lei mō tino o te Atua ke tautali ki pati a te apositolo ko Paulo ke “tumau te ‵tou ‵kilo atu ki a Iesu, telā e fakavae ki ei te ‵tou fakatuanaki.”


Although that word occurs only once in the Bible, its setting in the book of Revelation makes it very clear that Armageddon will touch the lives of everyone on earth. 	 E tiga eiloa e sae fakatasi mai fua te pati tenā i te Tusi Tapu, e manino ‵lei tena tulaga i te tusi saukātoa ko Fakaasiga me ka pokotia i ei a olaga o tino katoa i te lalolagi.


Since those humans are imperfect and limited, Paul goes on to say that the result of their being given such a commission is that “the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not that out of ourselves.” (2 Corinthians 4:7) Yes, we can count on Jehovah to furnish the power needed to enable us to accomplish the work at hand. 	 Ona ko te sē ‵lei katoatoa mo te vāivāi o tino konā, ne toe fai mai a Paulo me i te ikuga o te mauaga ne latou o te vaegā tofiga tenā ko te “fai ne te Atua penei o fakaasi i te mana e o ia.” (2 Kolinito 4:7) E tonu, e mafai o fakalagolago atu tatou ki a Ieova ke tuku mai te malosi e ‵tau o maua ne tatou ke fakataunu ei te galuega telā e ‵tau o fai.


He was an outstanding speaker; he could cure the sick; he could even supply food for the hungry. 	 A ia se tino atamai i te faipati; e mafai o faka‵lei ne ia a masaki; e mafai foki o tuku atu ne ia a mea‵kai ki tino fia ‵kai.


After being resurrected to heaven, they will rule with Christ as kings and priests. 	 Kafai ko oti ne faka‵tu aka ki te lagi, ka pule fakatasi latou mo Keliso e pelā me ne tupu mo faitaulaga.


Given the dangerous aspects of superstition, it is relevant to ask: Who is actually being served by superstitious beliefs and practices? 	 Kafai e tonu me e isi ne mea fakama‵taku i te talitonu ki manatu va‵lea, se mea ‵tau ke fesili ifo, penei: Ko oi e maua ne latou a mea aogā mai i talitonuga mo faifaiga kolā e fakavae ki manatu va‵lea?


God dignified Abel by accepting his sacrifice, rejecting the one offered by his brother Cain. 	 Ne faka‵malu ne Ieova a Apelu mai te taliaga o tena taulaga, kae e se talia te taulaga a tena taina ko Kaino.


As depicted on page 17, how can God’s spirit serve as a sure guide for us? 	 E pelā mo te ata i te itulau e 23, e takitaki pefea tatou ne te agaga o te Atua?


Says Isabel: “Since the town we moved to is small, my biggest challenge was to find work to support myself as a pioneer. 	 Muna a Isabel: “Ona la ko te fa‵kai telā e olo matou ki ei e foliki, a te ‵toe mea faigata ki au ko te ‵salaga o se galuega ke fesoasoani mai ki a au e pelā me se paenia.


“Take courage! 	 “Ke loto ma‵losi koutou!


When Jesus said: “If the Son sets you free, you will be truly free,” he was talking about liberation from the greatest bondage and oppression that humankind has ever experienced—being “a slave of sin.” 	 I te taimi ne fai atu ei a Iesu: “Kafai e fakasaoloto koutou ne te Tama, ka saoloto tonu eiloa koutou,” ne faipati eiloa a ia ki te saoloto mai te pologa mo ‵tekemaiga kolā ne maua ne tino katoa—telā ko te “pologa ki te agasala.”


Of course, certain congregation privileges were not open to all disciples. 	 Kae e tonu foki me ne seki maua ne soko katoa a tauliaga i te fakapotopotoga.


They echo the view of such religious leaders as theologian Robert C. Sproul, who wrote: “If a person is not born again, . . . then he is not a Christian.” 	 E lotoma‵lie latou ki te kilokiloga a vaegā takitaki lotu e pelā mo te faifeau ko Robert C. Sproul, telā ne tusi mai: “Kafai e se toe fanau mai se tino, . . . ko se taku ei a ia ki se Kelisiano.”


“The ten horns” represent all present political powers that support this “scarlet-colored wild beast.”* (Rev. 17:3, 5, 11, 12) How devastating will the attack be? 	 A “suki e sefulu” e sui mai ne ia a malo fakapolitiki katoa kolā e ‵lago atu ki te “manu fekai lanu ‵kula” tenei i te taimi nei.* (Fakaasiga 17:3, 5, 11, 12) Ka pefea te matagā o te osoatuga tenā?


They preached to others about God’s Kingdom and did things related to that preaching work. 	 Ne talai atu latou ki nisi tino e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua kae fai foki a mea kolā e aofia i ei te galuega talai tenā.


Advice for Daily Living 	 Fakatakitakiga Aogā mō te Olaga i Aso Takitasi


If a clothing store offers many affordable styles and colors, we can choose what best suits us. 	 Kafai e uke a vaegā gatu ‵lanu kese‵kese i te sitoa, e mafai o filifili ne tatou a toe gatu ‵lei mō tatou.


He reflected: “I had worked hard and had become very proficient in what I did. 	 Ana muna: “Ne galue malosi au kae ne apo malosi foki au i taku galuega.


We must “speak truthfully.” 	 E ‵tau eiloa mo tatou o “fai‵pati ki te mea tonu.”


In the congregation, a variety of tasks must be performed. 	 I te fakapotopotoga, e uke eiloa a vaegā galuega e ‵tau o fai i ei.


But why did he pray not to have riches? 	 Kae kaia ne ‵talo ei a ia ke mo a ma maumea?


16 In recent years, most issues of Awake! have carried the feature “Was It Designed?” 	 16 I tausaga fakamuli nei, ne ‵sae mai a te vaega tāua ko te “Was It Designed?” i te ukega o lōmiga o te Awake!


2 Religious persecution is harassment or injury deliberately inflicted on people because of their faith or beliefs. 	 2 A fakasauaga fakalotu ko fakamaseiga matagā kolā ne oko atu ki luga i tino ona ko te lotou fakatuanaki io me ko olotou talitonuga.


12 The prophesying of Amos exposed the oppression that had become common in the kingdom of Israel. 	 12 E fakaasi faka‵lei mai i valoaga a Amosa a amioga fai valevale kolā ne lauiloa i te malo o Isalaelu.


17 As Jehovah’s people, we have been blessed with the knowledge of the truth about God’s purpose for mankind and the earth. 	 17 E pelā me ko tino o Ieova, ko oti eiloa ne fakamanuiagina tatou ki te iloaga o te munatonu e uiga ki te fuafuaga a te Atua mō tino, penā foki loa mo te lalolagi.


(Rom. 12:11) Concerning “a certain Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, an eloquent man, [who] arrived in Ephesus,” the Bible says: “As he was aglow with the spirit, he went speaking and teaching with correctness the things about Jesus.” 	 (Loma 12:11) E fai mai te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki “se tagata Iutaia e igoa ki a Apolo, ne fanau i Alesania, kae ne vau ki Efeso,” penei: “Ne akoakogina a ia i Ala Tonu o te Aliki; kae loto malosi foki a ia o akoako tonu atu a mea ‵tonu e uiga ki a Iesu.”


(2 Thessalonians 1:4-7; 2 Timothy 1:8-10) Consider the case of a certain “elevated town.” 	 (2 Tesalonia 1:4-7; 2 Timoteo 1:8-10) Mafaufau ki te tala o se “fa‵kai malosi” e tasi.


15 Paul’s example encourages us. So do the fine examples provided by modern-day Christians who have endured persecution in countries under dictatorial or clergy rule. 	 E penā foki loa a tala ‵gali o Kelisiano i aso nei kolā ne kufaki i fakasauāga i olotou fenua mai i lalo i pulega fakasauā io me ko te kau faifeau.


(Psalm 37:6) As Jehovah’s Witnesses, we often find ourselves misrepresented. 	 (Salamo 37:6) E masani sāle o ‵se te kilokiloga a tino ki a tatou, e pelā me ne Molimau a Ieova.


Jesus invited all who were toiling and loaded down to come to him and find refreshment for their souls. 	 Ne ‵kami ne Iesu a tino kolā e fi‵ta i te ‵mafa o olotou amoga ke olo atu ki a ia ke maua ne latou i ei se malōlōga mo te fakafouga o olotou malosi.


“Out of All the Languages” 	 ‘Mai Tino e Fai‵pati ki ‵Gana Katoa’


“Do you promise?” the smiling girls asked me. 	 “E a e tauto mai koe?” ne ‵sili mai lāua kae fakamisikata mai.


Then, at the age of six, I was sent to a specialized boarding school. 	 I te taimi ko ono ei oku tausaga, ne ave au ki se akoga fakapito telā e ‵nofo eiloa a tamaliki i loto i te akoga.


Satan twisted God’s Word, disrespectfully using it to serve his own selfish ends. 	 Ne ‵fuli fakakōtua ne Satani a te Muna a te Atua, kae ne sōna fakaaogā ne ia a muna konā ke fakama‵lie aka ana manakoga totino.


Let us examine the evidence that both Jehovah God and Jesus Christ have complete confidence in the faithful and discreet slave. 	 Ke onoono aka tatou ki fakamaoniga me e tali‵tonu katoatoa a Ieova te Atua mo Iesu Keliso ki te tavini fakamaoni kae poto.


(Mark 9:2-8; 2 Pet. 1:16-18) The intimate friendship that Jesus forged with his disciples was an anchor for them as they later cared for weighty assignments. 	 (Maleko 9:2-8; 2 Petelu 1:16-18) A te va fakataugasoa ‵pili o Iesu mo ana soko ne fakamalosi atu ki a latou ke tumau i te faiga o te galuega tāua telā e ‵tau o fai ne latou.


In fact, the people had become “expert at doing what is bad.” 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ne kamata latou o fai mo “tino masani katoa i te faiga o amioga ma‵sei.”


12-14. To illustrate the benefits of telephone witnessing, relate your own experience or one found in these paragraphs. 12 While witnessing from house to house in Brazil, a Christian whom we will call Maria handed a tract to a young woman who was leaving an apartment building. 	 12 I te taimi ne talai atu ei se fafine Kelisiano, telā ka fakaigoa ne tatou ki a Malia, mai fale ki fale i Brazil, ne tuku atu ne ia se tamā pepa ki se talavou fafine telā ka tiakina ne ia tena fale.


5, 6. (a) How have God’s people been safeguarded in modern times? (b) What relationship do the anointed have with Jehovah, and what about those with an earthly hope? 	 5, 6. (a) E puipuigina pefea a tino o te Atua i aso nei? (e) Se a te fesokotakiga e maua ne tino fakaekegina mo Ieova, kae e pefea a latou kolā e fakamoe‵moe ki te lalolagi?


“God opposes the haughty ones, but he gives undeserved kindness to the humble ones.” 	 “E ‵teke ne te Atua a tino fakamata‵mata, kae tuku atu ne ia a te alofa tauanoa ki tino loto malalo.”


“Come . . . out from the snare of the Devil.”—2 TIM. 2:26. 	 “‵Tele keatea mai te malei a te Tiapolo.”—2 TIMOTEO 2:26.


14 As the time for his sacrificial death drew near, Jesus became increasingly aware of the weighty responsibility he bore. 	 14 I te taimi ko pili ei a ia o mate e pelā me se taulaga, ne kamata o logo‵mae a lagonaga o Iesu ona ko te ‵mafa o te tiute telā ne maua ne ia.


Jehovah adequately qualifies us for the ministry, and it is because some men among us meet specific Scriptural requirements that they are privileged to serve as overseers.—2 Corinthians 3:5, 6; 1 Timothy 3:1-7. 	 E fai ne Ieova ke toka tatou mō te galuega talai, kae ona ko te mea e fetaui a nisi tāgata i a tatou mo tulaga faka-te-Tusi Tapu, e maua ei ne latou te tauliaga ke tavini atu e pelā me ne ovasia.—2 Kolinito 3:5, 6; 1 Timoteo 3:1-7.


How is such repentance manifested? 	 E fakaasi atu pefea a te vaegā salamo penā?


(Revelation 18:1-3) Though they and those influenced by them fight against us, we have this assurance: “‘Any weapon whatever that will be formed against you will have no success, and any tongue at all that will rise up against you in the judgment you will condemn. 	 (Fakaasiga 18:1-3) Faitalia me e taua mai latou mo tino kolā e fakaloi‵loi ne latou, ko maua ne tatou a pati fakatalitonu konei: “ ‘Kae ka seai eiloa se meatau e mafai o fakapakia ne ia a koe; ka isi faeloa se tali a koe ki a latou kola e taumafai o taku fakamasei koe.


Deborah and Barak commended “the commanders of Israel, who went as volunteers with the people.” 	 Ne fakamalo ne Tepola mo Palako a “takitaki o Isalaelu, i tino kolā ne loto fia‵fia o olo o taua.”


Safeguarding Our Christian Identity 	 Te Tausiga o te ‵Tou Iloga Faka-kelisiano


But it may be an entirely different thing to trust in him in moral matters, to be thoroughly convinced at heart that submitting to his ways and standards is right and will lead to the greatest happiness. 	 Kae e mafai o faigata ‵ki ke tali‵tonu ki a ia māfai ko fakaiku aka ke tau‵tali tatou i ana tulaga i mea tau amioga, ke talitonu katoatoa me i te faka‵logo ki ana auala mo tulaga se mea tonu kae ka takitaki ei tatou ki te fiafia lasi.


“I shall make you have insight and instruct you in the way you should go. I will give advice with my eye upon you.”—PSALM 32:8. 1. 	 “Ka akoako atu ne au ki a koe te auala e ‵tau o fano koe i ei; ka fakatonutonu kae akoako ne au a koe.”—SALAMO 32:8.


Jesus Christ—The Greatest Missionary 	 Iesu Kelisoù—te Toe Misionale Sili


In the ministry in Nairobi with Mary and Chris Kanaiya 	 Ko au mo oku mātua, e olo atu ki se fono o te atufenua i Wichita i te 1940 tupu


How did true disciples of Jesus feel about following him? 	 E pefea a lagonaga o soko ‵tonu o Iesu i te lotou tau‵tali atu i a ia?


(Psalm 65:2) But what if we sometimes have such bewildering problems that we do not know what to say in prayer? 	 (Salamo 65:2) Kae e a māfai e fe‵paki tatou mo se fakalavelave lasi kae ko se iloa ne tatou o fai ‵tou pati i ‵tou ‵talo?


Cleansing His Earthly Slave 	 Te Faka‵maga o Tena Pologa Faka-te-Lalolagi


(2 Chron. 36:22, 23) However, this same power later came close to eradicating God’s people. 	 (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 36:22, 23) Kae fakamuli ifo, ne taumafai a Metai mo Pelesia o fakaseai a tino o te Atua.


(Byington) With that in mind, let us now consider five factors that will help us never to allow the frustrations of life to make us blame Jehovah. 	 (Byington) A koi masaua a te mea tenā, ke mafau‵fau tatou ki mea e lima kolā ka fesoasoani mai ke sē talia lele ne tatou a manavasega o te olaga ke fai ei tatou ke ‵losi atu ki a Ieova.


You will stand out as refreshingly different, truly a praise to Jehovah—the one exemplary in kindness. 	 E mafai o tu aliali mai tou ‵kese i se auala ‵lei, e tavae tonu atu ei ki a Ieova—te ‵toe fakaakoakoga ‵lei o te alofa atafai.


Moreover, we are grateful that they stand ready to come to our aid at moments when we feel overwhelmed by the pressures of this world. 	 E se gata i ei, e loto fakafetai tatou me e toka latou o fesoasoani mai i taimi kolā ko tai taka‵vale ei tatou i fakamalosiga a te lalolagi tenei.


“‘Just as the new heavens and the new earth that I am making are standing before me,’ is the utterance of Jehovah, ‘so the offspring of you people and the name of you people will keep standing.’”—Isaiah 65:17-25; 66:22. 	 Koi tuai o oti a talosaga a latou ki a au, ka ko leva ne tali atu au ki a latou.” “Muna a [Ieova], ‘E pelā eiloa mo te lagi fou mo te lalolagi fou e fakatumau ne au ki toku ‵mana, e penā foki te otou gafa mo te otou igoa ka fakatumau ne au.’”—Isaia 65:17-25; 66:22.


We should never allow our daily routine to cause us to become so busy or distracted that we begin to treat God’s Word with indifference, even with misgivings.—Romans 3:3, 4. 7. Whenever possible, why should we be present and pay attention at Christian meetings? 	 E se ‵tau eiloa o talia ne tatou ‵tou mea e fai i aso takitasi ke fakalavelave mai io me fai ei tatou ke se ‵saga tonu atu, telā ko kamata ei o manatu mā‵mā io me fakalotolotolua tatou ki te Muna a te Atua.—Loma 3:3, 4.


Will those challenges rob us of a meaningful life? 	 E mata, ka kaisoa ne mea faiga‵ta konā se olaga aoga mai i a tatou?


I know that social events are not all bad, but they can be a huge distraction. 	 E iloa ne au me e se ko faigāmea katoa e ma‵sei, kae e mafai eiloa o fakalavelave malosi mai.


That is, they expected that when the Messiah appeared, he would bring glory to their nation and freedom from the yoke of Rome. 	 Ko tena uiga, ne fakamoe‵moe latou me kafai ko sae mai te Mesia, ka avatu ne ia te malo ki te lotou fenua kae fakasaoloto latou mai te pulega a te kau Loma.


And there may be trillions of galaxies in the universe! 	 Kae kāti e lau i tiliona o kaniva i te iunivesi!


11 If we obediently listen to God, his spirit produces in us the qualities of love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness, and self-control. 	 11 Kafai e lagona ne tatou kae faka‵logo foki ki te Atua, ka fakamalosi aka ne tena agaga i loto i a tatou a uiga o te alofa, te fiafia, te filemu, te kufaki, te mataalofa, te ‵lei, te fakatuanaki, te loto maulalo, mo te loto pulea.


Will he be healthy? 	 E mata, ka malosi ‵lei a ia?


Hence, anyone who desires Jehovah’s friendship is obliged to forgive the shortcomings of his fellow human. 	 Tela la, so se tino telā e manako ke fai taugasoa mo Ieova e ‵tau o toka faeloa o fakamagalo a mea ‵se a nisi tino.


As High Priest and King, Christ will then present the completely restored human family to Jehovah. 	 Ka tuku atu ei ne te Faitaulaga Sili mo te Tupu, ko Keliso, a tino ‵lei katoatoa ki a Ieova.


What prejudice did Jesus’ followers experience? 	 Se a te fakailoga tino telā fakafesagai ki ei a soko o Iesu?


Although Abishai concluded that God had surrendered this enemy into David’s hand and offered to pin Saul to the earth with a spear, David did not permit this. 	 E tigā eiloa ne mafaufau a Apisai me kāti ne tuku atu ne te Atua a te fili tenei ke tamate ne Tavita kae ofo atu ke ‵velo ne ia a Saulo ki te ‵tao, ne seki talia ne Tavita a te mea tenei.


In what ways can we be peacemakers in the family? 12 Paul said that those who marry “will have tribulation in their flesh.” (1 Corinthians 7:28) Various hardships will be encountered. 	 12 Ne fai mai a Paulo me i tino kolā e a‵vaga “ka maua ne latou a fakalavelave faka te lalolagi.” (1 Kolinito 7:28) Ka fetaui a tauavaga mo mea faiga‵ta kese‵kese.


From then on, “each one was active in the work with his one hand while the other hand was holding the missile.” 	 Mai te taimi tenā, “e galue te suā lima ka ko te suā lima e pukepuke i te mea tau.”


First, let us consider whether that evildoer met the qualifications for heavenly life. 	 A te mea muamua, ke mafau‵fau tatou me mafai ne te pagota o maua a te fakamoemoega ke ola i te lagi io me ikai.


3 One area where mildness is essential is within the family. The World Health Organization estimates that family violence poses a greater risk to the health of women than traffic accidents and malaria combined. 	 E lipoti mai a te World Health Organization me e tokouke atu a fāfine e pa‵kia ona ko fakasauāga i te kāiga i lō fakalavelave ‵tupu fakafuasei i auala mo te masaki ko te malalia.


We also need to bear in mind that anything we are able to do in Jehovah’s organization depends on God’s undeserved kindness.—Acts 14:26; Rom. 12:6-8. 	 E ‵tau foki o masaua ne tatou me i so se mea telā e fai ne tatou i te fakapotopotoga a Ieova e fakalagolago eiloa ki te alofa kaimalie o te Atua.—Galuega 14:26; Loma 12:6-8.


14 Other situations arise that call for the application of the spirit of Paul’s counsel to the Romans. 	 14 E isi aka foki a nisi tulaga kolā e manakogina ke fakagalue aka i ei a te uiga tonu o pati polopoloki a Paulo ki te kau Loma.


(Mark 14:27-31, 50) Nevertheless, when Jesus was being taken into custody, all the apostles—including Peter—abandoned him. 	 (Male. 14:27-31, 50) E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, i te taimi ne avatu ei a Iesu ke fakamasino, a te kau apositolo katoa—e aofia i ei a Petelu—ne tiakina ne latou a ia.


LONDON, ENGLAND 	 LONITONA, EGELANI


(Proverbs 11:4, 28) Therefore, Jesus added this final admonition to the parable: “So it goes with the man that lays up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.”—Luke 12:21. 	 (Faataoto 11:4, 28) Tela la, ne fakaopoopo atu ne Iesu a te fakamalosiga fakaoti tenei ki te tala fakatusa: “Tela la, ko te tino e uke ana koloa kae fakaaogā eiloa ne ia mō ia ake iloa, e se maukoloa a ia i mua o te Atua.”—Luka 12:21.


1999 SERVICE YEAR REPORT OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES WORLDWIDE 	 1999 TE LIPOTI A MOLIMAU A IEOVA I TE LALOLAGI


12 If you have committed a serious sin, confession can help you to regain a good conscience. 	 12 Kafai ko oti ne fai ne koe se agasala matagā, e mafai o fesoasoani atu te faipati ‵tonu ke toe maua ei ne koe se loto lagona ‵lei.


This publication is not for sale. 	 A te tusi tenei e se ‵togi.


How can they make sure that the event will turn out to be a happy occasion that befits worshipers of God? 	 E iloa pefea ne laua me ka fai te mea tenā mo fai se taimi fiafia telā e fetaui ‵lei mo tino kolā e tapuaki atu ki te Atua?


• The enemy 	 • Te fili


But Jesus did more than utter memorable sayings. 	 Kae e uke atu a mea ne fai ne Iesu i lo te fai atu fua o ana akoakoga.


We can pursue faith by meditating on the truths of God’s Word 	 E mafai o taumafai tatou o fakaasi atu te fakatuanaki mai te mafaufau ‵loto ki muna‵tonu i te Muna a te Atua


Therefore, make good use of the publications of Jehovah’s organization to research the background of people, places, and events you read about. 	 Tela la, ke fakaaoga faka‵lei a lōmiga a te fakapotopotoga a Ieova ke fai au sukesukega ki olaga o tino, koga, mo mea ‵tupu kolā ne faitau ne koe.


Jehovah was not blind to what was going on in Canaan. 	 Ne seki ‵kivi a mata o Ieova ki mea e fai i loto i Kanana.


19, 20. (a) What blessings result from accepting God’s discipline? (b) What will we consider in the next article? 	 19, 20. (a) Ne a fakamanuiaga e maua mai te talia o polopolokiga a te Atua? (e) Ne a mea ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei i te suā mataupu?


8 Is it really possible for humans to have all the animals in subjection and to be at peace with them? 	 8 E mata, e mafai eiloa ne tino o pule atu ki manu katoa kae fai ke fealofani latou?


Moreover, do not call anyone your father on earth, for one is your Father, the heavenly One. 	 E se gata i ei, ke mo a e fakaigoa ne koutou se tino i te lalolagi ki te otou tamana, me e tokotasi fua te otou Tamana, ko Ia telā i te lagi.


But Jehovah lovingly helped him to broaden his viewpoint. 	 Kae ne fesoasoani atu a Ieova mo te alofa ke fakalauefa aka tena kilokiloga.


Non-Jews, “the desirable things of all the nations,” would end up glorifying God along with the Jews in that place of worship. 	 A tino kolā e se ne Iutaia, ko “koloa tāua” o malo o te lalolagi, ka ‵viki fakamuli atu ki te Atua fakatasi mo tino Iutaia i te koga tapuaki tenā.


God’s Purpose for the Earth—Soon to Be Fulfilled 	 Te fuafuaga a te Atua mō te Lalolagi ko Pili o Fakataunu


Rather, the Devil’s main goal is to capture his quarry alive and use the person as he sees fit.—Read 2 Timothy 2:24-26. 	 I lō te fai penā, e fakamoemoe eiloa te Tiapolo ke ‵po ne ia te tino kae fakaaoga ke fai a te mea telā e manako a ia ki ei.—Faitau te 2 Timoteo 2:24-26.


(Titus 1:5, 6) The apostle Peter similarly admonished “older men” to become “examples to the flock.” (1 Peter 5:1-3) And what about those serving as ministerial servants? 	 (Tito 1:5, 6) Ne fakatonu atu foki te apositolo ko Petelu ki “toeaina” “ke fai . . . mo fakaakoakoga ki te lafu mamoe.” (1 Petelu 5:1-3) Kae e a latou kolā e tavini atu e pelā me ne tavini fakafaifeau?


Yes, “God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.” 	 E tonu, “me ne penā eiloa o alofa mai te Atua ki te lalolagi, ne tuku mai ei ne ia tena Tama e tokotasi, ko te mea ke se malaia so se tino e fakatuanaki ki a ia, kae ke maua ne ia te ola se-gata-mai.”


The World Book Encyclopedia describes Christmas as “the happiest and busiest time of the year for millions of Christians and some non-Christians throughout the world.” 	 E fakamatala mai i The World Book Encyclopedia a te Kilisimasi me ko “te ‵toe taimi fakafiafia kae fakalavelave foki eiloa i te tausaga ki te fia miliona o Kelisiano mo nisi tino sē Kelisiano i te lalolagi kātoa.”


Consider what happened. 	 Ke mafaufau ki te mea ne tupu.


Judah lost God’s favor because of mimicking her ungodly neighboring nations. 	 Ne galo atu i a Iuta a te taliaga a te Atua ona ko te fakaakoako atu ki atufenua sē amio atua i olotou tafa.


Jesus stated: “As these things start to occur, raise yourselves erect and lift your heads up, because your deliverance is getting near.”—Luke 21:25-28. 	 Ne fai mai Iesu: “Kafai ko kamata o oko mai a mea konei, tu kae ‵kilo ki luga, me ko pili mai te otou fakaolataga.”—Luka 21:25-28.


No doubt, a good part of it came from their faith. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua, me ne maua ne lāua mai te lā fakatuanaki.


EARLY MINISTRY 	 KAMATAGA O TE TAVINIGA


The apostle Peter urged Christians in the first century: “Be hospitable to one another.” (1 Pet. 4:9) Why is this counsel so needed in our day? 	 Ne fakamalosi atu te apositolo ko Petelu a Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua: “Ke fakaasi atu te uiga talimalo te suā tino ki te suā tino.” (1 Pe. 4:9) Kaia e manakogina i ei a te fakatakitakiga tenei i ‵tou aso nei?


“Happy are those hearing the word of God and keeping it!”—LUKE 11:28. 1. When did Jehovah begin to communicate with humans? 	 “E sili atu te manuia o tino kola e faka‵logo ki te muna a te Atua, kae tausi ki ei.”—LUKA 11:28.


(Num. 16:1-3) On the contrary, we should cherish our privilege to cooperate with the slave class. 	 (Numela 16:1-3) E ‵kese mai i ei, e ‵tau o fakatāua ne tatou ‵tou tauliaga ke ga‵lue fakatasi mo te potukau ko te tavini.


For instance, one sister in her 60’s who serves at Bethel traveled long distances on several occasions to volunteer as a relief worker. 	 E pelā mo se tuagane tokotasi telā ko 60 tupu ana tausaga kae e galue i te Peteli, ne faimalaga atu a ia i taimi e uke ki se koga ‵mao o fesoasoani atu ki tino kolā ne pokotia i se fakalavelave tupu fakafuasei.


When Jenny did not reciprocate, he intensified his attentions. 	 I te taimi ne seki fia saga atu a Tieni ki ei, ne momea aka ei ana taumafaiga.


(Hebrews 11:6) The faithful man Boaz was acquainted with this beautiful facet of God’s personality, for he said to the Moabitess Ruth, who lovingly cared for her widowed mother-in-law: “May Jehovah reward the way you act, and may there come to be a perfect wage for you from Jehovah.” 	 (Epelu 11:6) Ne masani a te tagata fakamaoni ko Poasa mo te uiga gali tenei o te Atua, me ne fai atu a ia ki te fafine Moapi ko Luta, telā ne tausi atu mo te alofa ki te mātua o tena avaga: “Ke taui atu ne te Aliki ki a koe e ‵tusa mo au galuega alofa ne fai. Ke maua ne koe se taui katoatoa mai te Aliki te Atua o Isalaelu.”


(Eph. 6:11, 14) Whether we have recently dedicated ourselves to Jehovah or we already have decades of sacred service behind us, it is crucial that we check our spiritual armor every day. 	 (Efeso 6:11, 14) Faitalia me ko oti ne tukugina atu tatou i aso nei ki a Ieova io me ko oti ne tavini atu tatou ki a ia mō se fia tausaga, e tāua ‵ki eiloa ke iloilo aka ne tatou a te ‵tou gatutau faka-te-agaga i aso katoa.


4 We who have come to know and love Jehovah desire with all our heart to do what pleases him. 	 4 A tatou kolā ko iloa kae a‵lofa ki a Ieova e ma‵nako eiloa mo ‵tou loto kātoa ke fai a mea kolā e fakafiafia atu ki a ia.


And how can we benefit from Jesus’ words? 	 Kae e aogā pefea ki a tatou a pati a Iesu konā?


12 The Bible Changes Lives 	 ITULAU E 14 • PESE: 63, 32


A selfish desire to be worshipped was at the root of that rebel’s words and actions. 	 Ne fakamalosi aka a pati mo faifaiga a se tino ‵teke ne se manakoga kaimanako ke tapuaki atu ki a ia.


What can I do to make my family life happier? 	 Ne a aku mea e mafai o fai ke maua ei ne toku kāiga se olaga fiafia?


This inclination is normal. 	 A te mea tenei se lagonaga masani eiloa.


18 A Letter From the United States 24 Teach Your Children—Jeremiah Did Not Quit 	 29 Mea Kolā e Tauloto ne Tatou Mai i a Iesu—E Uiga ki te Olaga i te Kāiga


It provides reliable instruction and helps us to find comfort and hope. 	 E tuku mai i ei a akoakoga kolā e fakatuagagina kae fesoasoani mai foki ke maua ne tatou a te fakamafanafanaga mo te fakamoemoega.


With propaganda and religious myths and lies, he has deceived mankind. 	 E auala i fakamatalaga sē ‵tonu mo tala ‵kai fakalotu mo tala ‵loi, ne takitaki ‵se ei ne ia a tino.


How do we achieve that? 	 E mafai pefea o maua ne tatou te mea tenā?


However, we must be faithful to God in matters large and small if we are to bolster our position as integrity keepers and supporters of his sovereignty.—Read Luke 16:10. 	 Kae e ‵tau o fakamaoni tatou ki te Atua i fakalavelave ‵lasi io me fo‵liki ko te mea ke mafai o fakamalosi aka ei a ‵tou tulaga e pelā me ne tino fakamaoni kae ‵lago atu ki tena pulega sili.—Faitau te Luka 16:10.


By means of the ransom, we can serve our God with a clean conscience and find real delight in doing so.—Ps. 40:8. 	 E auala i te togiola, ko mafai eiloa o tavini atu tatou ki te Atua mo se loto lagona ‵lei kae maua foki te fiafia mai te fai penā.—Sala. 40:8.


6 When on earth, Jesus demonstrated many wonderful qualities. 	 6 I te taimi ne nofo ei a ia i te lalolagi, ne fakaasi atu ne Iesu a uiga ‵gali e uke.


That is what David did. 	 Tenā eiloa te mea ne fai ne Tavita.


(Ps. 37:4, 5) “Persevere in prayer,” and have faith that our loving heavenly Father can help you to endure hardships of all kinds.—Rom. 12:12. 	 (Salamo 37:4, 5) Ke “‵talo faeloa,” kae fakatuanaki me e mafai ne ‵tou Tamana alofa faka-te-lagi o fesoasoani atu ki a koe ke kufaki i mea faiga‵ta katoa.—Loma 12:12.


He trusted in the wisdom of Jehovah’s commandments. 	 Ne talitonu a ia ki te poto e maua mai i fakatonuga a Ieova.


At first, all went well, but in time the borrower began to renege. 	 I te kamataga e seai se fakalavelave i ei, kae fakamuli ne se fia ‵togi ne te tino telā ne fakakaitalafu ne ia a sene a tena kaitalafu tenā.


6 Help your children to arrange wholesome association with other exemplary Christians, young and old. 	 6 Fesoasoani atu ki au tamaliki ke ‵kaufakatasi mo Kelisiano kolā e kese‵kese te ma‵tua kae fai ne latou a filifiliga ‵lei.


Though a number of translators endeavored to restore the Georgian Bible, Giorgi’s role was the most significant. 	 E ui eiloa ne taumafai a nāi tino ‵fuli o toe fakaaoga a te Tusi Tapu Georgia, a te tusaga ne fai ne Giorgi ko te ‵toe mea tāua eiloa.


A young man who is not a dedicated member of the congregation may show interest in a young Christian woman (or vice versa), and there is pressure to compromise on the standards that Jehovah has set. 	 Kāti e isi se tamataene i te fakapotopotoga telā ne seki tukugina atu kae e fia fai ki se tamāfine Kelisiano (io me se tamāfine seki tukugina atu e fia fai ki se tamataene), kae ona ko te tulaga tenā e fakamalosigina ei latou ke se toe ‵saga atu ki fakatakitakiga a Ieova.


In view of the factors we have considered, is it not clear why humans are unable to put an end to suffering, despite their good intentions? 	 I te kilo atu ki pogai kolā ko oti ne mafau‵fau tatou ki ei, e mata, e se manino mai i ei te pogai e se mafai ei ne tino o fakagata aka a logo‵maega, faitalia a fakamoemoega ‵lei o latou?


• As regards theocratic appointments, why should we be grateful to Jehovah? 	 Se a te mea telā e fia‵fia tonu tatou ki ei, kae se a te mea e ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne tatou ke fai?


19 Jehovah’s “eyes are roving about through all the earth to show his strength in behalf of those whose heart is complete toward him.” (2 Chron. 16:9) How comforting those words are to us as we do what is right in the face of increasing instability, violence, and wickedness in this troubled world! 	 19 A Ieova “e onoono faka‵lei eiloa ki te lalolagi, e ave ne ia a te malosi ki tino kolā e fakamaoni ki a ia.” (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 16:9) Ko oko eiloa te fakamafanafana mai a pati konā i te taimi tenei e fai ei ne tatou te mea tonu faitalia te sē tokagamalie, fakasauaga, mo amioga ma‵sei i te lalolagi tenei o fakalavelave!


But as Alexei and Huabi discovered, the Bible answers the more important “why” questions: Why does the universe exist? 	 E pelā mo mea ne maua ne Alexei mo Huabi, me e maua eiloa mai i te Tusi Tapu a tali ki toe fesili tāua “kaia”: Kaia ne faite ei a te iunivesi?


(Eccl. 12:13) In other words, we were designed to do God’s will. 	 (Fai. 12:13) I nisi fakamunaga, a tatou ne faite ke fai te loto o te Atua.


(Isa. 44:28–45:2) Daniel received two other visions regarding the Medo-Persian World Power. 	 (Isaia 44:28–45:2) Ne tuku atu ne Ieova a nisi valoaga e lua e uiga ki te malo pule o Metai mo Pelesia.


Careful reading of the Bible gives you what protection? 	 Se a te puipuiga e maua ne koe mai te faitau faka‵lei ki te Tusi Tapu?


(Job 31:33-37) If we were to sin gravely, let us not try to hide such wrongdoing to save face. 	 (Iopu 31:33-37) Kafai e agasala tatou, ke mo a ma ‵funa ne tatou a te mea ‵se tenā ke puipui ei ‵tou tulaga.


It was Hilda! 	 Tapa ko Hilda!


A highly respected book of wisdom states: “Happy are those who are blameless in their way.” 	 E fai mai se tusi tāua poto, penei: “E fia‵fia a latou kolā e se ‵se i olotou auala.”


[Picture on page 16] 	 16. Ne a nisi fakamatalaga ‵tonu e uiga ki Laotikaia? 17.


15. What will help us to stay on the road leading to life? 15 The psalmist wrote: “Your word is a lamp to my foot, and a light to my roadway.” 	 15 Ne tusi mai te faisalamo, penei: “A tau muna se moli e takitaki ne ia au, se mainaga foki ki toku auala.”


This group of psalms opens with David’s heartfelt prayer following his sin with Bath-sheba. 	 Ne kamata te vaega tenei o te salamo ki te ‵talo mo te loto kātoa a Tavita mai tua o tena agasala mo Patisepa.


Their ancestors had voluntarily chosen to be a nation in that relationship. 	 Ko oti ne lotoma‵lie olotou tupuga ke fai latou e pelā me se fenua o Ieova.


Can you recount some of them? 	 E mafai o taku mai ne koe a nisi ‵fuliga konā?


A 2011 UN report estimates that in that part of the world, nearly 134 million women are missing from the population as a result of abortion, infanticide, and neglect. 	 E galue aka ne te lipoti a te Malo ‵Soko i te 2011, me ko tai kātoa te 134 miliona o fāfine e ‵galo mai te aofaki o tino i te feitu tenā o te lalolagi e pelā me ko ikuga o te faka‵toga o pepe, ‵tamatega o tamaliki fo‵liki, mo tamaliki kolā e tuku tiaki.


It was “the secret person of the heart in the incorruptible apparel of the quiet and mild spirit” that won Esther the king’s favor.—1 Peter 3:4. 	 Ko te “taulekaleka o foliga ki te tino se lavea ko te loto, ko te taulekaleka tumau telā ko te loto malalo mo te agaga filemu” ne fiafia ei a te tupu ki a Eseta.—1 Petelu 3:4.


Time and again, the Bible describes true worshippers as happy people. 	 E uke a taimi e fakamatala mai ei i te Tusi Tapu a tino tapuaki ‵tonu e pelā me ne tino fia‵fia.


Moses’ mature counsel encouraged Joshua [Picture on page 29] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 29]


THE SLAVE’S REWARD 	 TE TAUI O TE POLOGA


6 Here was Paul, Satan’s former ally in his fight against God, an insolent persecutor of Christians, a zealous Pharisee who, no doubt, once enjoyed many comforts of life because he was born into a privileged class. 	 6 A Paulo, se taugasoa mua o Satani i taimi ne taua atu ei a ia ki te Atua, se tino matafatu telā ne fakasauā atu ki Kelisiano, se Falesaio loto finafinau, telā e mautinoa eiloa me ne maua ne ia a mea ‵gali e uke o te olaga ona ko te mea ne fanau mai a ia i se kāiga maumea.


In March 1933 the German government called a general election. 	 Ne fai te palota a te malo o Siamani i a Mati 1933.


Saul strengthens his position as king by defeating the Ammonites. 	 Ne fakamalosi aka ne Saulo tena tulaga fakatupu mai te fakatakavalega o tino Amoni.


It gives me complete confidence that Jehovah is directing his organization and that his purposes will be accomplished.” 	 E tuku mai ei ki a au se loto talitonu katoatoa i a Ieova e takitaki ne ia tena fakapotopotoga kae ko ana fuafuaga ka fakataunu eiloa.”


Would He reveal to wicked King Herod where His Son lay as a defenseless child? 	 E mata, ka fakaasi atu ne Ia ki te tupu masei ko Helota a te koga e moe i ei a Tena Tama e pelā me se tamaliki telā e seai sena puipuiga?


But our hidden wrongdoing would be ‘before Jehovah’s bright face,’ and our actions would damage our relationship with him. 	 Kae e ‘matea eiloa ne Ieova ‵tou agasala ‵funa,’ kae ka fakamasei ne ‵tou faifaiga konā ‵tou fesokotakiga mo ia.


This hope is solidly based on both the Hebrew Scriptures and the Christian Greek Scriptures, and it continues to strengthen faithful servants of Jehovah to this day.—Rev. 22:1, 2. 	 E fakavae tonu te fakamoemoega tenei ki te Tusi Tapu i te ‵gana Epelu mo te ‵gana Eleni, kae koi tumau eiloa i te fakamalosi atu ne ia a tavini a Ieova ke oko eiloa ki aso nei.—Fakaasiga 22:1, 2.


Even so, a small number of anointed wheatlike Christians were doing their best to worship God, but their voices were being drowned out. 	 Kae i te suā feitu, a te potukau foliki o Kelisiano fakaekegina kolā e fai pelā me ne saito ne fai ne latou te ‵toe mea e mafai ne latou o fai ke tapuaki atu ki te Atua, kae ne ‵tao a akoakoga tonu ne akoakoga apositate.


For with the measure that you are measuring out, they will measure out to you in return.”—Luke 6:38. 	 Ko te fua e fakaaogā ne koutou ki nisi tino, ko te fua foki eiloa tenā ka fakaaogā ne latou ki a koutou.”—Luka 6:38, NW.


How could anyone dedicated to Jehovah ever do such a thing? 	 E mafai pefea o fai ne so se tino telā ne tukugina atu ki a Ieova se mea penā?


Rather than allowing such thinking to affect us, let us maintain the view that Jehovah and Jesus have toward our ministry. 	 Ke mo a ma talia ne tatou a vaegā manatu penā ke ‵fuli ‵tou kilokiloga, kae ke ‵pau faeloa ‵tou manatu mo te kilokiloga a Ieova mo Iesu ki te ‵tou galuega talai.


We are seeing the fulfillment of those words as well. 	 Ko lavea foki ne tatou a te fakataunuga o pati konā.


“When I was just 12 years old, my parents emigrated to another country and left me behind to care for my two younger sisters. 	 “I te taimi ko 12 ei oku tausaga, ne olo atu oku mātua ki te suā fenua kae tuku au ke tausi atu ki oku taina fo‵liki e tokolua.


Apparently, the man was not ready to go that far. 	 Kae foliga mai me ne seki toka a te tagata tenei ke fai katoa ne ia a mea konei.


In the events that followed and as circumstances required, the Israelites saw Jehovah reveal different facets of his personality—as the Almighty, as a Judge, a Leader, a Deliverer, a Warrior, and a Provider.—Ex. 12:12; 13:21; 14:24-31; 16:4; Neh. 9:9-15. 	 I mea kolā ne ‵tupu fakamuli ifo kae e ‵tusa mo olotou fakanofonofoga, ne lavea ne te kau Isalaelu a uiga kese‵kese o Ieova—e pelā me ko te Atua Malosi Katoatoa, se Famasino, se Takitaki, se Tino faka‵sao tino, se Sotia, mo te Tino tausi foki o latou.—Esoto 12:12; 13:21; 14:24-31; 16:4; Neemia 9:9-15.


Still, as shepherds of the flock, they surely need to take the lead in honoring fellow believers—including fellow elders. 	 Kae e pelā me ne tausi mamoe o te lafu mamoe, e ‵tau eiloa o fai ne latou a te takitakiga i te fakaasiatuga o te āva ki taina tali‵tonu—e aofia i ei a taina toeaina.


Paul states: “The things that you learned as well as accepted and heard and saw in connection with me, practice these; and the God of peace will be with you.” 	 E fai mai a Paulo: “Ke fai ne koutou a mea kolā ko oti ne tauloto ne koutou mai i a au i aku pati mo faiga. Ke i a koutou a te Atua o te filemu.”


(Revelation 1:9) How, then, can we maintain our joy when faced with persecution and opposition? 	 (Fakaasiga 1:9) E mafai la pefea ne tatou o fakatumau te ‵tou fiafia māfai ko fe‵paki tatou mo fakasauāga mo ‵tekemaiga?


For example, the apostle Paul says: “Be persevering in prayer, remaining awake in it with thanksgiving.” 	 E pelā mo pati a te apositolo ko Paulo: “Ke ‵mautakitaki koutou i te olaga ‵talo, ke tumau koutou i ei mo te loto fakafetai ki te Atua.”


(Italics ours; 1 Corinthians 16:2, NIV) By planning and reserving an amount on a regular basis, the Corinthians would not feel pressured into giving begrudgingly or on emotional impulse when Paul arrived. 	 (I a matou a mataimanu ‵kese; 1 Kolinito 16:2) Mai te fuafua mo te tuku fakaatea faeloa o se aofaki mautinoa, e se mafai ei o fi‵ta a te kau Kolinito i te tukuatuga o meaalofa mo te sē malie io me ko te taimi fua e oko atu ei a Paulo.


[1] (paragraph 2) See “Undeserved kindness” in the “Glossary of Bible Terms” in the revised New World Translation. 	 [1] (palakalafa e 2) Ke onoono ki te pati “alofa tauanoa” i te “Glossary of Bible Terms” i te New World Translation telā ne fakafou.


17, 18. What should be our attitude toward Christian meetings? 	 17, 18. E ‵tau o pefea ‵tou lagonaga ki fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano?


What is your Bible-reading goal? 	 Se a tou fakamoemoega e uiga ki te faitauga o te Tusi Tapu?


But when we refuse to view, listen to, and read Scripturally unacceptable material, we are in effect saying: “Go away, Satan!” 	 Kafai e ita tatou ma ‵kilo, faka‵logo kae fai‵tau ki mea kolā e se fetaui mo te Tusi Tapu, ko fai atu eiloa tatou penei: “Fano keatea, e Satani!”


(Ephesians 4:8) Faithful elders work hard to build up all in the congregation, giving special attention to the needs of “orphans and widows in their tribulation.” 	 (Efeso 4:8) E ga‵lue malosi a toeaina fakamaoni ke fakamalosi atu a tino katoa i te fakapotopotoga, kae ‵saga malosi atu latou ki manakoga o “fāfine ko ‵mate olotou avaga i olotou puapuaga.”


Doing this impresses indelibly on our minds the material we are reading. 	 I te ‵gana Epelu, a te tugāpati ko te ‘faitau ki luga’ e ‵pili ‵ki tena fesokotakiga mo te mafaufau ‵loto.


Many brothers and sisters assist with Kingdom Hall construction. 	 E fesoasoani atu a taina mo tuagane e tokouke ki te faitega o Kingdom Hall.


(Matthew 28:1, 8-10) Though these faithful women had been eyewitnesses of the execution and burial of their Lord, to the apostles, the women’s words were hard to believe. 	 (Mataio 28:1, 8-10) E tigā eiloa ne lavea tonu ne fāfine fakamaoni konei a te tamatega mo te tanūga o te lotou Aliki, ne faigata ke tali‵tonu te kau apositolo ki pati a fāfine.


He brought his Son forth from death to life as a mighty spirit. 	 Ne toe fakatu mai ne ia tena Tama mai te mate ki te ola e pelā me se agaga malosi.


(Matt. 6:8) Well, for one thing, by praying for holy spirit, you acknowledge your reliance on Jehovah. 	 (Mataio 6:8) Ia, a te mea e tasi, mai te ‵talo atu mō te agaga tapu, e iloa ne koe o fakalagolago ki a Ieova.


(Acts 2:29-32) Peter here used the word “Hades,” the Greek counterpart of the Hebrew word “Sheol.” 	 (Galuega 2:29-32) Ne fakaaogā ne Petelu i konei a te pati Epelu ko “Seoli” telā e ‵pau tena uiga mo te pati Eleni ko “Heitisi.”


(Jude 1; compare Hebrews 3:1.) 	 (Iuta 1; fakatusa ki te Epelu 3:1.)


(Read Deuteronomy 4:5-8; Psalm 86:7-10.) 	 (Faitau te Teutelonome 4:5-8; Salamo 86:7-10.)


7 Take the initiative. 	 7 Ke gasuesue muamua koe.


(Proverbs 22:15) And like all of us, children are prone to repeat some of their mistakes.—Psalm 130:3. 	 (Faataoto 22:15) Kae e pelā mo tatou katoa, e masani foki a tama‵liki o fai ne latou a mea ‵se kolā ko oti ne fai ne latou.—Salamo 130:3.


If we allowed ourselves to drift toward such things, we would be going against the spirit-inspired counsel of God’s Word. 	 Kafai e talia ne tatou a tatou eiloa ke tosina atu ki vaegā mea penā, ko ‵teke atu ei tatou ki polopolokiga mai i te Atua i tena Muna.


Why God Saved Noah Why We Should Care 	 Ne a Mea e Fakaasi Mai i Mea ne Faite e Uiga ki te Atua?


“At times they corrected me, and at other times they tenderly encouraged me.” 	 “I nisi taimi, ne fakatonu ne laua a au, kae i nisi taimi, ne fakamalosi mai mo te a‵lofa ki a au.”


Genuine love identifies true Christians. 	 E fakamailoga a Kelisiano ‵tonu ki te alofa tonu.


Moreover, when we display true kindness, we imitate Jehovah God and Christ Jesus. 	 Kae e sili atu i ei, kafai e fakaasi atu ne tatou te alofa atafai tonu, e fakaakoako atu eiloa tatou ki a Ieova te Atua mo Keliso Iesu.


◆ assigning definite study times. 	 ◆ fakatoka ne taimi mautinoa mō sukesukega.


She died the same day as those perverted inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorrah. 	 Ne mate a ia i te aso foki eiloa tenā fakatasi mo tino matagā ‵ki o Sotoma mo Komolo.


What instructions did Jesus give as to how to glorify God, and how can we fulfill them? 	 Ne a fakatonuga ne tuku mai ne Iesu e uiga ki auala e ‵viki atu ei ki te Atua, kae e fakataunu pefea ne tatou a mea konā?


Rahab was different. 	 Ne ‵kese a Lahapa.


A Bible study was started with her and her relatives who lived in a neighboring house. 	 Ne kamata se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu mo tou fafine mo ana kāiga e ‵nofo i se fale e pili mai.


In modern times, how have apostate influences tested God’s people? 	 I aso nei, ne tofotofo aka pefea a tino o te Atua ne fakamalosiga a aposetate?


(1 Samuel 10:21, 22; 15:17) On one occasion, Saul was to face the Philistines in battle. 	 (1 Samuelu 10:21, 22; 15:17) I se taimi e tasi, ne ‵tau o saga atu a Saulo ki te kau Filisitia i se taua.


(Matthew 7:21) Really, then, right religion involves right motive, right belief, and right action. 	 (Mataio 7:21) Tela la, a te lotu tonu e aofia i ei te mauaga o se loto lagona tonu, te talitonu ki mea kolā e ‵tonu, mo te faiga o mea ‵tonu.


So when the householder reads the message, it sounds as if you were talking to him. 	 Telā la, kafai e faitau se tino ki ei, e pelā eiloa me ko faipati atu koe ki a ia.


The opportunity to have such a relationship with Jehovah God and his Son, Jesus Christ, is open to all—rich and poor. 	 A te avanoaga ke maua se vaegā fesokotakiga penā mo Ieova te Atua mo tena Tama, ko Iesu Keliso, e ‵tala atu ki tino katoa—tino mau‵mea mo tino ma‵tiva.


(Isaiah 30:20, 21) Truth seekers need to acquire “the very knowledge of God.” 	 (Isaia 30:20, 21) A tino kolā e fia maua ne latou te munatonu e ‵tau o ‘tauloto e uiga ki te Atua.’


Why? 	 Kaia e fai ei penā?


SWIFT expressed that thought in the 18th century, but many today would agree with him. 	 NE FAKAASI mai ne Swift a te manatu tenā i te 18 senitenali, kae e lotoma‵lie a tino e tokouke i aso nei ki a ia.


Seven centuries before Jesus’ birth, Isaiah prophesied about him: “There has been a child born to us, there has been a son given to us; and the princely rule will come to be upon his shoulder.” 	 I te fitu selau tausaga mai mua o te fanaumaiga o Iesu, ne ‵valo mai te pelofeta ko Isaia e uiga ki a ia: “E isi se tamaliki ko fanau! Se tamaliki tagata tenei ko aumai ki a tatou! Ko ia ka fai mo takitaki o tatou.”


“Would they not view us as active combatants?” 	 “E mata, ka se ‵kilo mai latou ki a matou e pelā me ne tino ‵teke malosi atu?”


That generation had a beginning, and it surely will have an end. 	 Ne isi eiloa se kamataga o te kautama tenā, kae e mautinoa foki me ka isi sena fakaotiga.


The letter gives this pointed direction: “The name of God . . . is neither to be used or pronounced.” 	 Ne tuku mai i te tusi a te fakatonuga tenei: “A te igoa o te Atua . . . e se ‵tau o fakaaoga io me e fakasalalau atu.”


Further, we read: “Have you shown yourself discouraged in the day of distress? 	 “Kafai koe e fanoanoa faeloa kae pili mai te mate.”


How might someone reason on and react to an invitation to a wedding in a church? 	 E mafai pefea o fakasakosako atu se tino kae saga atu pefea ki se ‵kamiga ki se avaga e fai i se falesa?


(Deuteronomy 22:8) The parapet was a necessary safety measure, since Jewish families in Bible times made good use of their rooftops. 	 (Teutelonome 22:8) A te pui se puipuiga e ‵tau o fai, me ne fakaaoga faka‵lei ne kāiga Iutaia i taimi o te Tusi Tapu a tuafale o olotou fale.


Jehovah your God is in the midst of you. 	 I te Aliki te otou Atua ko fakatasi mo koutou, ko tena ‵mana e maua ei ne koutou a te manumalo.


THAT statement aptly describes the history of human rulership. 	 E FAKAMATALA faka‵lei mai i te fuaiupu tenā a tala fakasolopito o pulega a tāgata.


Grief may provide a necessary emotional release. 	 E mafai o fesoasoani mai te loto māfatia ke fakaasi atu ou lagonaga ‵tonu.


14. (a) What happened to Joseph after he fled from Potiphar’s wife? (b) How did Jehovah bless Joseph for his faithfulness? 	 14. (a) Ne a mea ne ‵tupu ki a Iosefa i te taimi ko oti ei ne tele keatea a ia mai i te avaga a Potifala? (e) Ne fakamanuia atu pefea a Ieova ki a Iosefa ona ko tena fakamaoni?


The wife is to recognize the authority of her mate, and the children should strive to be obedient, a course that is well-pleasing to the Lord. 	 E ‵tau o iloa ne te fafine a te tulaga pule o tena avaga, kae e ‵tau o taumafai a tama‵liki o faka‵logo ki a laua, se faifaiga telā e fakafiafia atu ki te Aliki.


The psalmist wanted to keep living and praising Jehovah, but in some undisclosed way, he had ‘wandered like a lost sheep.’ 	 Ne manako eiloa te faisalamo ke tumau a ia i te ola kae tavae atu faeloa ki a Ieova, kae i se auala se matea, ko oti eiloa ne ‘takasese a ia e pelā me se mamoe ko galo.’


How do we benefit by Jesus’ having lived and served God as a human? 	 E aogā pefea ki a tatou a te faiga o Iesu mo fai se tino o tavini atu ki te Atua?


He acknowledges: “My pride was hurt, and I began to blame Jehovah for what was happening. 	 Ne taku ‵tonu mai a ia: “Ne logo‵mae au i toku fakamatamata, kae ne kamata o ‵losi atu ne au ki a Ieova a mea ne ‵tupu.


A crooked row would certainly prove to be an embarrassment to a seasoned farmer. 	 Se mea fakamā ‵ki ki se tino fai fatoaga apo māfai e piko te faifaiga tenā.


(John 9:17, 30-34) The apostle Peter calls anointed members of the Christian congregation “a people for special possession.” 	 (Ioane 9:17, 30-34) Ne taku ne te apositolo ko Petelu a sui fakaekegina o te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano e pelā me se “fenua filifilia.”


Would training and employment in the field that you are considering allow you to pursue Kingdom interests more fully, or would it distance you from Jehovah? (2 Tim. 4:10) Is your goal to imitate the lifestyle of people whose happiness rises and falls depending on the size of their bank account or stock portfolio? 	 Kafai koe e mafaufau o akoako ki se galuega telā e manako koe ki ei, e mata, ka fesoasoani atu te galuega tenā ki a koe ke kausaki atu ki mea o te Malo io me ka ‵vae ne ia koe kea‵tea mai i a Ieova? (2 Timoteo 4:10) E mata, e ‵pau koe mo tino o te lalolagi kolā e fia‵fia fua māfai e ‵fonu olotou akauni i tupe?


An interview with the school administrator—a priest. 	 A te pule tenei se faifeau, kae ne fai atu tou tagata ki a Tomasi me i mea kolā e tali‵tonu ki ei a Molimau a Ieova e se talia i loto i te akoga.


[Pictures on page 20] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 23]


We can help them to keep in mind those who show even slight interest. 	 E mafai o fesoasoani atu tatou ke masaua ne latou a tino kolā e fakaasi mai ne latou se fiafia foliki.


However, to receive this gift, the customers must come to the owner and claim it. 	 Kae ko te mea ke maua te meaalofa tenei, e ‵tau mo tino ‵togi o olo atu ki te tino tenā o puke olotou meaalofa.


10 Imagine yourself in a court of law, attending a trial. 	 10 Ke fakaataata i tou mafaufau me e nofo atu koe i se fono fakamasino, kae e kau atu koe ki se fakamasinoga.


How is Jehovah guiding his people today? 	 E takitaki pefea ne Ieova ana tino i aso nei?


Johannes Rauthe, who organized presentations in Poland and the present-day Czech Republic, remembers that many people in attendance left their addresses so as to be called on. 	 E masaua ne Johannes Rauthe, telā ne fakatoka ne ia a te peiga o ata i Poland mo te Czech Republic i aso nei, me ne tuku atu ne tino e tokouke kolā ne olo atu a olotou fakatuatusi ko te mea ke toe fakailoa atu ki a latou.


ARE you not convinced that you can benefit from what is written in the Bible? 	 E MATA, e talitonu koe me e mafai o aoga ki a koe a mea kolā e tusi i te Tusi Tapu?


Seeking God’s righteousness involves more than our spending time preaching the good news of the Kingdom. 	 A te ‵sala atu ki te amiotonu o te Atua e aofia i ei a mea e uke atu i lō te fakaaoga fua o taimi ki te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei o te Malo.


4 After reminding his brothers of their marvelous hope, Paul wrote: “Deaden, therefore, your body members that are on the earth as respects sexual immorality, uncleanness, uncontrolled sexual passion, hurtful desire, and greediness.” 	 4 Mai tua o te fakamasauaatuga ki ana taina e uiga ki te lotou fakamoemoega fakaofoofogia, ne tusi atu a Paulo: “Tela la, ke tamate a vaega katoa o otou foitino i te lalolagi nei e uiga ki amioga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau, amioga lai‵lai, manakoga ma‵sei, manakoga faka‵mae loto, mo te kaimanako.”


(Judg. 11:37-40) As the daughter of the victorious chief and leader in Israel, she might have been given in marriage to the best man in the land. 	 (Fama. 11:37-40) E pelā me ko te tamaliki fafine a te takitaki kautau o Isalaelu telā ne manumalo, ne mafai eiloa o avaga tou fafine ki te ‵toe tagata ‵lei eiloa i te fenua.


(Phil. 2:12) That kind of wisdom is necessary for salvation. 	 (Fili. 2:12) E manakogina eiloa te vaegā poto tenā ke maua te fakaolataga.


This is so because of the violent breathing or snorting of an enraged person. 	 E fai penei a te mea tenei ona ko te manava ita o se tino kaitaua io me ko te ‵pusi o tena mānava i te kaitaua.


Solomon further stresses the value of a gentle tongue, saying: “The calmness of the tongue is a tree of life, but distortion in it means a breaking down in the spirit.” 	 Ne toe faka‵mafa mai foki ne Solomona a te tāua o pati kolā e fai i se auala filemu, i ana pati: “A pati kolā e fai i se auala filemu e fai pelā me se lakau o te ola, kae ko pati sē ‵tonu e fakavāivāi ei te loto.”


And a child’s native language will not necessarily remain the language of his mind or even of his heart. 	 Kae ka se fai faeloa te ‵gana tonu a te tamaliki mo fai te ‵gana i tena mafaufau mo tena loto.


The Law preserves many valuable lessons for us, and vivid reminders of their worth are presented by the lives and experiences of Bible characters. 	 E uke ‵ki a akoakoga tāua ne tausi i te Tulafono mō tatou, kae e lavea ne tatou a fakamasauaga ma‵nino o te lotou tāua i tala e uiga ki olaga o tino i loto i te Tusi Tapu.


(Job 37:14; 38:1-4) Jehovah’s words reached Job’s heart, for he humbly said to God: “Now I know that you are able to do all things and that nothing you have in mind to do is impossible for you. . . . 	 (Iopu 37:14; 38:1-4) Ne ‵goto ki te loto o Iopu a pati a Ieova, me ne fai atu a ia mo te loto maulalo ki te Atua, penei: “Nei la, ko iloa ne au me mafai ne koe o fai a mea katoa kae seai se mea ne mafaufau koe o fai e se mafai o fai ne koe . . . .


6. What did Paul say about certain unbelieving Jews in his day, and why? 	 6 Ne faka‵mafa mai ne te apositolo ko Paulo a te manatu tenei i tena tusi ki Kelisiano i Loma.


Following Moses’ direction, courageous Joshua led the Israelites into battle. 	 Mai i te tau‵tali ki fakatonuga a Mose, ne loto malosi eiloa a Iosua o takitaki atu a te kau Isalaelu ki te taua.


(Isaiah 9:6, 7) As “the last Adam,” Jesus effectively replaces “the first man Adam” as the father of those of mankind who exercise faith. 	 (Isaia 9:6, 7) Ona ko ia ko te “Atamu fakaoti,” ne sui eiloa ne Iesu “te tino muamua ko Atamu” e pelā me ko te tamana o tino kolā e fakatuanaki atu ki a ia.


At considerable sacrifice, she converted to true worship. 	 Ne ‵fuli ki te tapuakiga tonu, faitalia a mea faiga‵ta ne fe‵paki mo ia.


Similarly, Christian elders want to give visible signs that tell their fellow believers: “Feel free to approach me.” 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, e ma‵nako a toeaina Kelisiano o tuku atu se fakailoga matea telā e fakailoa atu ei ki olotou taina mo tuagane: “Sa ma‵taku o fesokotaki mai ki a au.”


How many times have you said that to yourself or to others when you opened a new issue of this magazine? 	 E fia taimi ne faipati ei ne koe te mea tenā ki a koe eiloa io me ko nisi tino māfai e ‵suke koe ki se mekesini fou?


It has been said that these people, who spoke Lycaonian, were among the less educated and more superstitious of the population. 	 Ne fai pelā me i tino konei, kolā e fai‵pati i te ‵gana Lusa, ne tino e seki a‵koga faka‵lei kae lasi te tali‵tonu ki mea sē ‵tonu.


David wrote: “You [Jehovah] will not leave my soul in Sheol.” 	 Ne tusi mai a Tavita penei: “Kae ka se tiakina ne koe [Ieova] au ki te lalolagi o tino ‵mate.”


‘I DON’T have to belong to a church or go to church regularly in order to believe in God!’ 	 ‘E SE ‵tau o kau io me fano faeloa au ki se lotu ko te mea ke talitonu ei au ki te Atua!’


(Matthew 21:15-17) Like those children, you young people in the congregation have the grand privilege of praising God and his Son. 	 (Mataio 21:15-17) E pelā mo tama‵liki konā, e maua foki ne koutou tamaliki a te avanoaga o tavae atu ki te Atua mo tena Tama.


15, 16. (a) In what ways does Jehovah help us to handle the obstacles we may face? (b) Relate an experience to show how Jehovah helps us in times of trial. 	 15, 16. (a) I auala fea e fesoasoani mai ei a Ieova ke fakafesagai atu ki fakalavelave e fe‵paki mo tatou? (e) Fakamatala mai se tala e uiga ki te auala e fesoasoani mai ei a Ieova ki tatou i taimi o tofotofoga.


12 The next-to-last request in Jesus’ model prayer is: “Do not bring us into temptation.” 	 12 A te suā fakamolemole i te ‵talo fakaakoako a Iesu, tenei: “Sa takitakigina matou ki se tofotofoga.”


(Ezra 8:24-34) The apostle Paul collected funds as a relief ministration for the brothers in Judea. 	 (Esela 8:24-34) Ne ‵tae ne te apositolo ko Paulo ne tupe ke fesoasoani atu ei ki taina i Iuta.


In this article and in the next, we will examine seven areas of life in which we should let nothing distance us from Jehovah. 	 I te mataupu tenei mo te suā mataupu, ka sukesuke tatou ki vaega e fitu o te olaga kolā e se ‵tau o talia ne tatou se mea ke ‵vae kea‵tea tatou mai i a Ieova.


2 As time went by, things changed. 	 2 I te ‵tekaatuga o taimi, ne ‵fuli i ei a mea.


In this article, we will examine five fundamental reasons why there is so much suffering. 	 I te mataupu tenei, ka suke‵suke tatou ki pogai fakavae e lima e uke ‵ki ei a fakalavelave.


Should we not, therefore, direct our life in such a way as to praise our Maker? 	 E ‵tau la mo tatou o faka‵tonu aka tou auala ke mafai o viki atu tatou ki te Atua telā ne faite ne ia tatou, i ne?


The Bible states: “Wise men must die; stupid men, brutish men, all perish. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu, penei: “E iloa ne so se tino me i tino poto e mate foki e pela eiloa mo tino va‵lea mo tino fakasupasupa. . . .


Arthur had no extra time to prepare his talks, but his readiness to meet challenges in Jehovah’s service was of great encouragement to me. 	 Ne maua ne Arthur a nisi taimi fakaopoopo ke fakatoka ana lāuga, kae ko tena toka o fakafesagai atu ki mea faiga‵ta i te taviniga a Ieova se fakamalosiga lasi ‵ki eiloa ki a au.


When faced with the reality of death, we may turn from our routine concerns or activities and focus on the brevity of life. 	 Kafai ko mate se tino, kāti ka se fia ‵saga atu tatou ki ‵tou galuega masani kolā ne fai sāle ne tatou kae mafaufau ‵loto ki te toetoe o te olaga.


(1 Sam. 25:8, 15, 16) That was hardly an unreasonable request, considering how David and his men had protected Nabal’s interests. 	 (1 Samu. 25:8, 15, 16) E seki faigata eiloa te akai tenā, me ne puipui faka‵lei ne Tavita mo ana tāgata a mea a Napalu.


TECHNOLOGY 	 POTO ‵FOU


It would be hard to overemphasize this fact: Jehovah has affection for you. 	 • Kaia e fai ei a te alofa o Ieova ki a tatou e pelā me e “‵lei atu i te ola”?


“No matter how many the promises of God are,” wrote the apostle Paul, “they have become Yes by means of him.” (2 Cor. 1:20) Even “a shadow of the good things to come” contained in the Mosaic Law became a reality in Christ Jesus. 	 Ne tusi mai a te apositolo ko Paulo: “Ko feagaiga katoa a te Atua e fakataunu katoa i a Iesu Keliso.” (2 Kolinito 1:20) Ke oko foki eiloa ki “ata katoa io me se tinā fakatusa o mea ‵tonu” kolā ne aofia i te Tulafono faka-Mose ne fakataunu katoa i a Keliso Iesu.


Holy spirit helped Jesus and other men of faith to preach the good news of God’s Kingdom and to perform miracles. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu te agaga tapu ki a Iesu mo nisi tagata fakamaoni ke talai te tala ‵lei o te Malo o te Atua kae fai a vavega.


Not within himself; it came from God. 	 Ne seki maua ne ia i a ia eiloa, ne maua ne ia mai i te Atua.


That was the greatest example of humility and love ever set by one of God’s creatures. 	 Tenā eiloa te ‵toe fakaakoakoga sili o te loto maulalo mo te alofa ne fakaasi atu ne se tokotasi o mea ola ne faite ne te Atua.


Appreciate Christ as a Prophet 	 Ke Malamalama i te Tulaga o Keliso e Pelā me se Pelofeta


(1 Peter 2:9) Fittingly, it came to be called “the Israel of God.”—Galatians 6:16. 	 (1 Petelu 2:9) Fakamuli ifo, ne fetaui ‵lei ei ke fakaigoa a ia ki “te Isalaelu a te Atua!”—Kalatia 6:16.


Alejandro continues: “I still live at home. 	 Ne toe fai mai a Alejandro, penei: “Koi nofo eiloa au i te fale.


Does the Bible standard of sticking faithfully to one’s mate contribute to a happy marriage? 	 E a, e fesoasoani atu a tulafono i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te tumau i te fakamaoni ki tau avaga ke fiafia ei te avaga?


One Bible scholar described it as “a balanced self-love that is neither a narcissistic ‘I am divine’ nor a masochistic ‘I am dirt.’” 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne se tino poto i te Tusi Tapu a te mea tenā e pelā me ‘se lagonaga paleni telā e se manatu fia sili io me manatu ifo me e seai sou aogā.’


But as the child finds his balance, the parent cautiously lets go for a few moments at a time. 	 Kae kafai ko iloa ne te tamaliki o fakapaleni, ka tiaki mo te fakaeteete ne te mātua a ia mō ne mū taimi.


Some skeptics might ask: ‘How could such a thing happen? 	 E mafai o fesili mai a nisi tino fui tali‵tonu: ‘E mafai pefea o tupu se mea penā?


16 What a wonderful prospect awaits faithful ones, to know that God will forever shower down on them an overflow of spiritual and material benefits! 	 16 Ko tafaga la te fakaofoofogia o te fakamoemoega telā e faka‵tali mai mō tino fakamaoni, ke iloa atu me i te Atua ka ‵ligi ifo ne ia a mea aogā e uke i te feitu faka-te-agaga mo te feitu faka-te-foitino!


(Acts 1:8) However, for some time before that, Peter had known that as a disciple of Jesus, he would have to talk to others about his faith in Jesus. 	 (Galuega 1:8) Kae mai mua atu i ei, ne iloa ne Petelu me e pelā me se soko o Iesu, ne ‵tau o faipati atu a ia ki nisi tino e uiga ki tena fakatuanaki ki a Iesu.


Because leaven can denote badness, wickedness, or sin. 	 Me e fakaata mai ne te mea fakafete a te masei io me ko te agasala.


Paul exhorted Timothy: “Train yourself with godly devotion as your aim.” (1 Tim. 4:7) An athlete may have a coach, but he also needs to train himself. 	 Ne fakamalosi ne Paulo a Timoteo: “Ke fakamasani koe ki mea e uiga ki te tapuaki fakamaoni ki te Atua.” (1 Timo. 4:7) A te tino tele e manakogina eiloa ne ia se faiakoga, kae e manakogina foki ke akoako foki ne ia a ia eiloa.


Jehovah’s prophetic word always comes true, as it did in the case of Babylon. 17:7, 8. 	 17:7, 8. E tiga eiloa ne seki faka‵logo te tokoukega o tino i Isalaelu, ne ‵kilo atu eiloa a nāi tino taki tokotasi ki a Ieova.


How presumptuous it would be for us to “return evil for evil”! 	 Ko tafaga la te ‵tou fakamaua‵luga māfai e ‘taui atu ne tatou te masei ki te masei.’!


The apostle Paul explains that Jesus was raised from the dead and “appeared to Cephas [Peter], then to the twelve.” 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne te apositolo ko Paulo me ne toe fakatu aka a Iesu mai te mate kae “ne fakaasi atu ki a Petelu e pelā foki ki te tinoagafulu mo te tokolua.”


11 It was fitting for Christians in Rome to analyze what their focus in life really was. 	 11 Se mea ‵tau eiloa mō Kelisiano i Loma ke iloilo ne latou me se a te mea e fakatāua ne latou i olotou olaga.


He would bless them, keep them, and assign peace to them. 	 Ka fakamanuia ne ia latou, tausi ki a latou, kae tuku atu ki a latou a te filemu.


John writes: “Look! a white horse; and the one seated upon it had a bow; and a crown was given him, and he went forth conquering and to complete his conquest.” 	 Ne tusi mai a Ioane: “Kilo atu au matea ei ne au te solofanua ‵kena. E isi se kausana mo te matasana a te tino telā e sopo i luga, ne tuku atu foki ki a ia a te foualiki.


Though recorded some 2,500 years ago, this prophecy touches our very lives. 	 E ui eiloa ne tusi i se 2,500 tausaga ko ‵teka, e pokotia eiloa ‵tou ola i te valoaga tenei.


How many, though, can say that they know him well? 	 E tokofia la a tino e fai mai me e iloa ‵lei ne latou a ia?


But if you do not turn to doing good, sin is crouching at the door, and its craving is to dominate you; but will you get the mastery over it?” 	 Kae kafai e se fai ne koe te mea ‵lei, a te agasala e tolotolo atu eiloa ki tou mataloa kae e manako malosi ke pule atu ki a koe; kae e mata, ka mafai o manumalo koe i ei?”


The apostle Peter wrote: “Maintain your conduct fine among the nations, that, in the thing in which they are speaking against you as evildoers, they may as a result of your fine works of which they are eyewitnesses glorify God in the day for his inspection.” (1 Peter 2:12) A Christian’s conduct reflects on his faith. 	 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Petelu: “E ‵tau o ‵lei otou amio i mua o tino pouliuli, i te mea manafai e fakamasei ne latou a koutou e pelā me ne tino amio ma‵sei; kae kafai e ‵kilo ki otou amioga ‵lei, ko ‵viki ei latou ki te Atua i te Aso e vau ei a ia.” (1 Petelu 2:12) E fakaasi mai i amioga a se Kelisiano a tena fakatuanaki.


As his sister, Esther, notes, “to young children, their parents’ language, culture, and religion come bundled together.” 	 E pelā mo tena tuagane ko Esther, ne lavea ne ia me, “e ‵kilo atu eiloa a tamaliki ki te ‵gana, tuu, mo te lotu a olotou mātua e pelā me ne mea e ‵kau fakatasi.”


[Box/Pictures on page 19] 	 [Pokisi/Ata i te itulau e 23]


3 When Paul wrote of “the primary doctrine about the Christ,” he included “the teaching on . . . the resurrection of the dead.” 	 3 I te taimi ne tusi mai a Paulo e uiga ki “akoakoga kamata e uiga ki te Keliso,” ne aofia ne ia i ei a te “akoakoga e uiga ki . . . toe‵tu mai o tino ‵mate.”


“Everything I heard rang true. 	 “A mea katoa ne lagona ne au, ko oko eiloa i te ‵tonu.


In contrast with the prevalent rabbinic view that kept women in ignorance, Jesus taught them and encouraged them to express themselves. 	 E ‵kese mai i te kilokiloga lauiloa a takitaki lotu Iutaia telā e se fia ‵saga atu ki fāfine, ne akoako latou ne Iesu kae fakamalosi atu ke fakaasi olotou lagonaga.


Give some examples of faithful servants of Jehovah who endured distressing situations. 	 Taku mai ne fakaakoakoga o tavini fakamaoni a Ieova kolā ne kufaki i tulaga faiga‵ta.


Mt. Tabor 	 Mauga o Tapola


(2 Corinthians 11:5, 12-14, 26) Yet, Paul survived spiritually because he was fond of God’s word. 	 (2 Kolinito 11:5, 12-14, 26) Kae ui i ei, ne sao eiloa a Paulo i te feitu faka-te-agaga ona ko tena fiafia tonu ki te muna a te Atua.


8 Who is represented by the sower? 	 8 Ko oi e fakaata mai i te tino ‵toki saito?


Finally, Jesus will hand the Kingdom back to his Father. 	 Fakamuli loa, ka fakafoki atu ne Iesu a te Malo ki tena Tamana.


He may well have composed Psalm 142 in one of those caves. 	 Kāti ne tusi ne ia te Salamo 142 i se ana e tasi o ana konā.


Naturally, this does not mean being unconcerned about how he handles the task. 	 E se ko tena uiga me e se amanaia koe ki tena auala e fakaaoga i te faiga o te galuega.


9 How we can imitate Noah’s faith and obedience. 	 9 Te auala e mafai ei ne tatou o fakaakoako atu ki te fakatuanaki mo te fakalogo o Noa.


What prompts you to choose the highest education? 	 Se a te mea e fakamalosi atu ki a koe ke filifili a te ‵toe akoakoga maluga?


Some at school or at our place of employment may feign friendship with us for devious purposes. 	 E fia fai taugasoa fakaloiloi mai a nisi tino i te akoga io me ko ‵tou koga ga‵lue ko te mea ke fakatogafiti ne latou tatou.


We will never allow the Devil to destroy our Christian unity [Pictures on page 24] 	 Ka se talia eiloa ne tatou ke fakamasei ne te Tiapolo te ‵tou fealofani faka-Kelisiano


Eternal Happiness—In Heaven or on Earth? 	 Te Manuia Se-Gata-Mai—E Maua i te Lagi io me i te Lalolagi?


(Isa. 53:7) While Jesus “was being accused by the chief priests and older men, he made no answer.” 	 (Isaia 53:7) “Ka ko te mau a faitaulaga sili mo toeaina, e seai eiloa sena tali ne fai ki ei.”


Why should we serve with humility and modesty? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o tavini atu tatou i te loto maulalo mo te agamalu?


Consider how Biblical wisdom has helped people to avoid some of life’s hardest problems before they became entrenched. 	 Ke onoono ki te auala ne fesoasoani atu a te poto mai te Tusi Tapu ke kalo kea‵tea ei a nisi tino mai i fakalavelave faiga‵ta o te olaga a koi tuai o faigata atu ke tiakina.


(Rom. 14:14, 15, 20, 21) On the other hand, Paul counseled Christians who had more restrictive consciences not to be judging as unfaithful those who held a broader viewpoint. 	 (Loma 14:14, 15, 20, 21) I te suā feitu, ne polopoloki ne Paulo a Kelisiano kolā ne akoakogina olotou loto lagona ke mo a ma fakamasino ne latou a nisi tino kolā e maua ne latou se kilokiloga ‵loto e pelā me i a latou e se fakamaoni.


Clearly, the cause of poverty—the tendency of people and governments to protect their own interests—is man-made. 	 E manino ‵lei me i te māfuaga o te mativa—telā ko te manakoga o tino mo malo ke puipui a mea kolā e fia‵fia latou ki ei—se manakoga o tagata.


1, 2. (a) Why is man’s integrity an important part of the issue of God’s sovereignty? (b) How can intelligent creatures demonstrate that they are on the side of Jehovah’s sovereignty? 	 1, 2. (a) Kaia e fai ei te fakamaoni o te tino mo fai se vaega tāua i te kinauga e uiga ki te pulega sili a te Atua? (e) E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tino ‵poto me e ‵lago atu latou ki te pulega sili a Ieova?


Our Conduct Must Be Good 	 E ‵Tau o ‵Lei ‵Tou Amio


They too want a political messiah or at least one who will work through human political rulers. 	 E ma‵nako foki latou ki se mesia fakapolitiki io me se tino ke galue e auala i pule fakapolitiki faka-te-foitino.


If Noah’s story were mere fiction, it might well have ended with that rainbow. 	 Moi fai a te tala o Noa se tala ‵kai fua, penei ko oti ne gata atu fakatasi mo te nuanua tenā.


(Eph. 4:26, 27) Sincerely saying “I am sorry for hurting you” takes humility and courage, but it goes a long way in solving problems and drawing marriage partners closer together. 	 (Efe. 4:26, 27) A te faipati faka‵lei atu penei “Fakatoese atu au mo te fakalogo‵mae ne au koe” e manakogina i ei a te loto maulalo mo te loto malosi, kae fesoasoani atu i ei ke faka‵lei aka a fakalavelave kae fai ei ke ‵pili te fesokotakiga o te tauavaga.


6 The apostle John wrote: “God is light and there is no darkness at all in union with him.” (1 John 1:5) Notice the contrast here between light and darkness. 	 6 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Ioane, penei: “A te Atua ko te mainaga, kae e seai eiloa se pouliga i a ia.” (1 Ioane 1:5) Mafaufau la ki te ‵kese i te va o te mainaga mo te pouliga i konei.


(Num. 14:26-30, 34) So it was both appropriate and consistent for Jehovah to make the same judgment with regard to Moses because of his rebellious act. 	 (Nume. 14:26-30, 34) Tela la, ne fetaui ‵lei a te fakamasinoga ne fai ne Ieova ki a Mose ona ko tena faifaiga ‵teke tenā.


Speak with longtime servants of Jehovah, especially those who have spent many years in the full-time ministry. 	 Ke sau‵tala mo tino kolā ko leva ne tavini atu ki a Ieova, kae maise ko latou kolā ko leva ne ga‵lue i te taviniga tumau.


From oppression and from violence he will redeem their soul, and their blood will be precious in his eyes.” 	 E fakaola ne ia latou mai tino saua mo tino matamua; e tafasili te tāua o olotou ola i tena mafaufau.”


What advice does Jesus give his listeners concerning the scribes and the Pharisees? 	 Ne a pati fesoasoani a Iesu ki tino kolā ne fakalogo‵logo ki a ia e uiga ki faiakoga o te tulafono mo te kau Falesaio?


12 As we await the realization of what God has promised, does our life course show that we are remaining spiritually awake? 	 12 A koi fakatali‵tali tatou ki te fakataunuga o mea kolā ne tauto te Atua ki ei, e mata, e fakaasi atu i vaegā olaga e ola ei tatou me e ala faeloa tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


As our Creator, Jehovah deserves praise, glory, thanksgiving, and honor. 	 E pelā me ko te ‵tou Mafuaga, e ‵tau eiloa o maua ne Ieova a tavaega, vikiga, fakafetai mo te ‵malu.


It was as if they were dreaming.—Mark 5:22-24, 35-43. 	 Ne fai eiloa pelā me ne moe‵miti fua laua.—Maleko 5:22-24, 35-43.


God inspired the prophet Daniel to write: “The God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be brought to ruin. 	 Ne fakaosofia ne te Atua a te pelofeta ko Tanielu ke tusi mai, penei: “Ka fakatu ne te Atua o te lagi a te malo telā ka se toe gata mai.


The book of Job clearly shows that God is not responsible for human suffering. Satan is. 	 E fakaasi manino mai ne te tusi o Iopu me e se māfua mai i te Atua a logo‵maega o tino, kae e māfua mai i a Satani.


(Ps. 86:5) The intense love produced by holy spirit can help us to cover over minor transgressions, freely forgiving others “even as Jehovah freely forgave” us.—Col. 3:13, 14; 1 Pet. 4:8. 	 (Salamo 86:5) A te fakatau a‵lofa telā e māfua mai i te agaga tapu e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke fakapuli ne tatou a tamā agasala fo‵liki kae ke toka o fakamagalo ne tatou a nisi tino “e pelā eiloa mo [Ieova] ko oti ne fakamagalo ne ia” tatou.—Kolose 3:13, 14; 1 Petelu 4:8.


She knew that he would not be pleased if she took such a course. 	 Ne iloa ne ia me ka se fiafia a Ieova māfai ko amio a ia penā.


It was so distressing to Hannah that “she would weep and not eat.” 	 Ne māfatia ‵ki tou fafine telā “ko tagi sale . . . kae ko ita foki ma kai.”


You may feel that you have dealt with a question to your child’s satisfaction. 	 E mafai o mafaufau koe me ko oti ne lotomalie a tau tama ki te tali ne tuku atu ne koe.


More often than not, the preacher would describe the dire consequences of sin and urge his listeners to repent. 	 Kae i te ukega o taimi, e fakamatala atu ne te faifeau a ikuga sē ‵lei o te agasala kae fakamalosi atu ki ana tino ke sala‵mo.


Please read the following articles for a discussion of these and other questions. 	 Fakamolemole faitau ki mataupu mai tua nei ke maua a fakamatalaga e uiga ki ei mo nisi fesili aka.


“The institutional church increasingly replaced the expected Kingdom of God,” states The New Encyclopædia Britannica. 	 “Ne momea aka a taumafaiga a lotu konei ke sui ne latou a te Malo o te Atua telā ne fakamoe‵moe ki ei a tino,” ko pati i The New Encyclopædia Britannica.


9 To appreciate God’s laws as the psalmist did, we need to meditate on what we read in the Bible. 	 9 Ko te mea ke iloa ne tatou te tāua o tulafono a te Atua e pelā mo te faisalamo, e ‵tau o mafaufau ‵loto tatou ki ‵tou mea e faitau i te Tusi Tapu.


Letting the human race go on for a sufficient period would settle matters because the results would become obvious. 	 A te taliaga o tino katoa ke ola mō se vaitaimi ka faka‵lei aka ei a kinauga konei me ka laveagofie atu i ei olotou ikuga.


From an early age, she knew that she should not be “ashamed of the good news” in school, and she really wanted to give a good witness to her fellow students. 	 I te taimi koi foliki ‵ki ei a ia, ne iloa ne ia me ne seki ‵tau o “ma [a ia] i te tala ‵lei” i te akoga, kae ne manako malosi tou fafine ke tuku atu se molimau ‵lei ki tena vasega.


They disobeyed God and sided with Satan. 	 Ne seki faka‵logo laua ki te Atua kae ne ‵kau atu ki a Satani.


He wrote: “You are all, in fact, sons of God through your faith in Christ Jesus. 	 Ne tusi mai a ia, penei: “Me ko fanau a te Atua koutou katoa i te fakatuanaki ki a Keliso Iesu.


6 Within our ranks are those who began their association with Jehovah’s organization in the 1920’s, ’30’s, and ’40’s. 	 6 E aofia i tino o tatou, a latou kolā ne kamata o ‵kau atu ki te fakapotopotoga a Ieova i tausaga talu mai te 1920, te 1930, mo te 1940.


How can we train our conscience? 	 E mafai pefea ne tatou o akoako ‵tou loto lagona?


The wicked surrounded him, and his very life was endangered. 	 Ne ‵nofo fakatasi a ia mo tino ma‵sei kae ne fia tamate foki latou ki a ia.


(John 4:35) Each week of the year, on average, 120 individuals are baptized in Ghana. 	 (Ioa. 4:35) I vaiaso takitasi i te tausaga, e fakatautau ki se toko 120 o tino e papatiso i Ghana.


Although only a small amount passes through our globe’s atmosphere, it is enough to provide adequate heat and light to sustain life on earth. 	 E tiga eiloa e lavea se vaega foliki fua i te lalolagi, e lava kae ‵toe mai te ‵vela mo te mainaga ke mafai o ola a mea i te lalolagi.


16 You can also help the student to grow closer to Jehovah by teaching him to pray from the heart. 	 16 E mafai foki ne koe o fesoasoani atu ki te tino akoga ke fakapilipili atu ki a Ieova mai i te akoako atu ki a ia ke ‵talo atu mai tena loto.


RELATED OATHS OF GOD 	 NISI TAUTOGA A TE ATUA E UIGA KI TENA FOLAFOLAGA


TRY THIS: Identify the friend or relative with whom you have the most difficult relationship, and then discuss with your mate how you can improve that relationship. 	 TOFOTOFO AKA KI TE MEA TENEI: Fai ke iloa ne koe a te taugasoa io me ko te kāiga telā e faigata a tou fesokotaki ki ei, kae sau‵tala fakatasi mo tou avaga ki te auala e mafai ei o faka‵lei aka a te fesokotakiga tenā.


8, 9. What reason for having respect for fellow believers does Paul mention? 	 8, 9. Se a te pogai ne fai mai ne Paulo me e ‵tau eiloa o fakaasi atu te āva ki taina tali‵tonu?


MAINTAIN LOYALTY 	 FAKATUMAU TE ALOFA FAKAMAONI


How do Revelation 17:10 and Habakkuk 2:3 show the urgency of our times? 	 E fakaasi mai pefea ne te Fakaasiga 17:10 mo te Sapakuka 2:3 a te tāua o ‵tou taimi nei?


Jehovah’s Purpose Concerning the Foretold Seed 	 Te Fuafuaga a Ieova e Uiga ki te Fanau Telā ne Folafola Mai


He is “the beginning and the end.” 	 A ia ko “te kamataga mo te fakaotiga.”


For example, he can maneuver governments into banning our preaching work. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e mafai o fakaaoga ne ia a malo ke fakataputapu ‵tou galuega talai.


When Jesus stood up to read the commission he received from God, he said: “Jehovah’s spirit is upon me, because he anointed me to declare good news to the poor.”—Luke 4:16-18. 	 I te taimi ne tu atu ei a Iesu o faitau te fakatonuga ne maua ne ia mai te Atua, ana muna: “Ko i luga i a au te Agaga o te Aliki. Ne faū ne ia au o lauga atu te tala ‵lei ki tino ma‵tiva.”—Luka 4:16-18.


In 1998, he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, which finally left him totally paralyzed.* How has he managed to cope with his illness? 	 I te 1998, ne iloa aka me ne poko a ia i se masaki lasi, telā ne fai fakamuli i ei ke ‵mate tena foitino kātoa.* Ne fakafesagai atu pefea tou tagata ki tena masaki?


The apostle Paul wrote to fellow believers: “You yourselves know quite well that Jehovah’s day is coming exactly as a thief in the night.” (1 Thessalonians 5:2) There is no doubt in our minds that “Jehovah’s day is coming.” 	 Ne tusi atu te apositolo ko Paulo ki taina tali‵tonu: “Me e iloa ‵lei eiloa ne koutou i te Aso o te Aliki e vau e pelā mo se tino kaisoa i te po.” (1 Tesalonia 5:2) E se fakalotolotolua lele eiloa tatou me “i te Aso o te Aliki e vau” eiloa.


• How might a person dedicated to Jehovah grieve his spirit? 	 • E mafai pefea o fakafanoanoa ne se tino telā ne tukugina atu ki a Ieova, a tena agaga?


3. From what do Christian families need to be protected? 	 3 Mafaufau la ki faifaiga i loto i te kāiga Kelisiano.


Nevertheless, like Jesus, we avoid the temptation to ‘be kind to ourselves.’ 	 E se gata i ei, e pelā mo Iesu, e ‵kalo keatea tatou mai te tofotofoga ke ‘a‵lofa ki a tatou eiloa.’


“They indulge in self-pity, they blame everybody, they become bitter and . . . fold up.” 	 “E mafau‵fau fua latou me e fakaa‵lofa latou, e ‵losi valevale atu latou ki nisi tino, e kamata o loto masei latou kae . . . e se toe taumafai latou ki se mea.”


For instance, some youths have engaged in oral or anal sex or mutual masturbation, rationalizing that these acts are not so bad because they think they are technically not “having sex.” 	 E pelā mo nisi talavou kolā ne aofia i faifaiga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau kolā e fakaaoga i ei te gutu mo te muli io me ko te milimiliga o se tino ke fakama‵lie aka ei ana manakoga fakatauavaga, e mafau‵fau latou me i mea konei e se ma‵sei malosi ona ko te mea e se aofia tonu i ei a “faifaiga fakatauavaga.”


And I will be the one who drives the car, not you.” 	 Kae ka fakatele foki ne au a te motoka, kae e se ko koe.”


5 Yes, we can imitate the example of Jesus, for we too are made in God’s image and likeness. 	 5 Ao, e mafai o fakaakoako atu tatou ki a Iesu, me i a tatou ne faite foki ki te fakatusa o te Atua.


A couple who are not wealthy may go into debt in order to ensure that there is enough food and drink for an unlimited crowd. 	 Kāti ka fai ne se taufāmau telā e se uke lā sene se kaitalafu ko te mea ke lava a meakai mo meainu mō tino e tokouke kolā e seai se tapulā ki te lotou aofaki.


12 Further, Jehovah gives power to his servants when they carry out their ministry. 	 12 Kae e tuku atu ne Ieova te malosi ki ana tavini māfai e fai ne latou te lotou galuega fakafaifeau.


To what danger do you need to be alert when examining yourself in the light of the Scriptures? 	 Se a te mea fakamataku e ‵tau o masaua māfai ko iloilo ne koe a koe eiloa e ‵tusa mo te mainaga mai te Tusi Tapu?


Indeed, all in the congregation—young, old, and newly interested ones—can join in this form of direct worship of Jehovah. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, a tino katoa i te fakapotopotoga—tama‵liki, tino ma‵tua, mo tino ‵fou—e mafai o aofia katoa i te vaega tonu tenei o te tapuakiga ki a Ieova.


SUCCESSFUL EVANGELIZERS ASSIST ONE ANOTHER 	 E FAKATAU FESOASOANI A TINO TALAI MANUIA


Accordingly, when on earth, Jesus reflected his Father’s humility and made the appeal: “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am mild-tempered and lowly in heart, and you will find refreshment for your souls.”—Matthew 11:29; John 14:9. 	 I te taimi ne nofo ei i te lalolagi, ne soko tonu eiloa a Iesu ki te loto maulalo o tena Tamana kae ne fai atu penei: “Ke amo ne koutou taku amoga, kae fakaakoako mai ki a au, me i a au e filemu kae loto malalo; e maua foki i ei ne koutou a te tokaga malie otou agaga.”—Mataio 11:29; Ioane 14:9.


(Acts 2:11) Thus, that new nation, a spiritual nation, became the “servant” that would declare Jehovah’s glory to the nations and supply food at the proper time. 	 (Galuega 2:11) Tela la, ne fai ei te fenua fou tenā, ko te fenua faka-te-agaga, mo fai te “tavini” telā ka folafola atu ne ia te ‵malu o Ieova ki fenua katoa kae tuku mai foki a meakai i te taimi tonu.


He does not want you to believe just because others do. 	 E se manako a ia ke talitonu koe ona fua ko nisi tino e tali‵tonu ki ei.


9, 10. (a) What point did Jesus emphasize in the illustration of the leaven? (b) In the Bible, what does leaven often represent, and what question about Jesus’ reference to leaven will we consider? 	 9, 10. (a) Se a te manatu ne faka‵mafa mai ne Iesu i te tala fakatusa e uiga ki te mea faka‵fete? (e) I te Tusi Tapu, se a te mea e fakauiga sāle ki ei a te mea faka‵fete, kae se a te fesili e uiga ki te fakaaogāga ne Iesu o te mea faka‵fete ka mafau‵fau tatou ki ei?


2 You may ask, ‘What “day” is the prophet Malachi foretelling?’ 	 2 Kāti ko fesili ifo koe, penei, ‘Se a te “aso” telā e ‵valo mai ne te pelofeta ko Malaki?’


It can hurt deeply when a generous act is taken for granted or, worse yet, completely forgotten. 	 Kae e ‵kese ‵ki eiloa māfai ko tavini katoatoa atu tatou ki a Ieova!


What lesson is there for us? 	 Se a te akoakoga e tuku mai i ei mō tatou?


This requires spending time with them—not just when they face problems and get discouraged but at other times too.—Rom. 12:13. 	 E manakogina i ei ke fakamāumāu ne taimi fakatasi mo latou—e se i taimi fua e fe‵paki ei latou mo fakalavelave kae loto vāivāi, kae i nisi taimi aka foki.—Lo. 12:13.


Why is it not surprising that most reject the good news? 	 Kaia e se fakapoi ei ke iloa aka me e ‵teke atu te tokoukega o tino ki te tala ‵lei?


18 The spirit prevailing in the world today promotes materialism and competition. 	 18 E fakamalosi aka ne te agaga telā e lauiloa i aso nei a te fia maumea mo te uiga fakatau‵fai.


Similarly, we need to act with urgency in obeying the command to strip off habits that are contrary to God’s personality. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, e ‵tau o gasue‵sue fakavave tatou i te faka‵logo ki te fakatonuga ke ‵pei keatea a faifaiga kolā e ‵teke atu ki uiga o te Atua.


(Psalm 119:105) To those who were willing to listen, Jehovah provided education and enlightenment. 	 (Salamo 119:105) E fakatoka mai ne Ieova a akoakoga mo fakamainaga mō latou kolā e loto fia‵fia o faka‵logo.


17 We can be sure that Habakkuk’s words will soon be fulfilled. 	 17 E mafai eiloa o tali‵tonu tatou me ko pili o fakataunu mai a pati a Sapakuka.


Will I be “a source of great comfort” to the congregation?—Col. 4:11. 	 E mata, ka fai au “mo fai se fakamafanafanaga lasi ‵ki” ki te fakapotopotoga?—Ko. 4:11.


For we have brought nothing into the world, and neither can we carry anything out. 	 E seai! Se a te mea e mafai ne tatou o ‵kave keatea mai te lalolagi? E seai!


How it delights us when someone agrees to read from the Bible and to discuss the value and meaning of God’s Word! 	 E fia‵fia eiloa tatou māfai e talia ne se tino ke faitau ne ia se tusi siki mai te Tusi Tapu kae ke sau‵tala ki mea tāua mai i te Muna a te Atua!


Why do humans ascribe glory to God? 	 Kaia e ‵viki atu ei a tino ki te Atua?


(Rom. 12:17, 18) Despite the many troubles that Paul experienced, including “dangers from robbers,” he lived by his words, never putting personal security above Scriptural principles. 	 (Loma 12:17, 18) Faitalia te uke o fakalavelave ne fakafesagai mo Paulo, e aofia i ei a “mea fakama‵taku mai tino kai‵soa,” ne ola a ia e ‵tusa mo ana pati, kae ne seki fakatāua ne ia a tena puipuiga totino ke tāua atu i lō fakatakitakiga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


In fact, it could even harm you. 	 A te tonuga loa, e mafai o pakia koe i ei.


Why do those with an earthly hope not partake of the Memorial emblems, but why do they attend the Memorial? 	 Kaia e se fakaaogā ei ne tino kolā e fakamoe‵moe ke ola i te lalolagi a mea fakatusa i te Fakamanatuga, kae kaia e ‵kau atu ei latou ki te Fakamanatuga?


Eliashib was the high priest, and Tobiah was an Ammonite and likely a petty official in the Persian administration of Judea. 	 A Eliasipa se faitaulaga sili, kae ko Tovia se tino Amoni kae kāti se ofisa o te malo o Pelesia telā e fakateletele ne ia te fenua o Iuta.


(Psalm 119:153-160) Unlike the wicked, we ‘have not deviated from Jehovah’s reminders.’ 	 (Salamo 119:153-160) E se pelā mo tino amio ma‵sei e ‘seki tiaki eiloa ne tatou a fakamasauaga a Ieova.’


But the fact is that serving the true God is the best way of life you can pursue. 	 Ako te tonuga loa, a te tavini atu ki te Atua tonu ko te ‵toe auala ‵lei e mafai o kausaki ki ei.


But they will not be expelled from the congregation if they have discontinued the unscriptural practice and are genuinely repentant. 	 Kae ka se faka‵tea latou mai te fakapotopotoga māfai ko oti ne taofi aka te lotou amioga masei telā e se fetaui mo te Tusi Tapu kae ko sala‵mo tonu.


15, 16. (a) How has God’s Word helped Christians to avoid conflict? (b) What contrast does Jehovah see when he observes today’s world? 	 15, 16. (a) Ne fesoasoani atu pefea a te Muna a te Atua ke ‵kalo kea‵tea a Kelisiano mai kinauga? (e) Se a te mea ‵kese e lavea ne Ieova māfai e kilokilo mai a ia ki te lalolagi i aso nei?


Abraham did not want his beloved son, Isaac, to be bound to those people and their immoral ways. 	 Ne seki manako a Apelaamo ke isi se fesokotakiga o tena tama pele, ko Isaako ki tino konā mo olotou auala matagā.


Are such atrocities really the work of the Devil? 	 E mata, ne fai eiloa ne te Tiapolo a vaegā taumafaiga penei?