(Luke 12:42) For over 120 years now, spiritual “food supplies at the proper time” have been provided in The Watchtower, as well as in other Bible-based books and publications. 	 (Luka 12:42) Ko 120 tupu tausaga nei, ne fakasoa mai faeloa ne Te Faleleoleo Maluga, penā foki loa a nisi tusi kolā e fakamatala mai te Tusi Tapu a “meakai i te taimi tonu.”


The third question will be addressed in the following article. 	 A te fesili i te ‵tolu ka sau‵tala eiloa ki ei i te suā mataupu.


Discreet and Foolish Virgins 	 Tamafine ‵Poto mo Tamafine Va‵lea


Hence, he is a murderer. 	 Tela la, ne fai a ia mo fai se tino tatino.


The slide tends to occur in stages, the first often being bad associations. 	 E kamata sāle i se auala telā e faifai lemū mai i te ‵kau atu ki taugasoa ma‵sei.


8 While some people are displaced within their own country, many others are thrust into a totally unfamiliar environment in a new land. 	 8 E tiga eiloa ne faimalo a nisi tino ke olo atu ki nisi koga i olotou fenua, ne ua‵lolo atu eiloa a tino e tokouke ki koga sē masani latou ki ei i se fenua fou.


The apostle Paul was not here discussing the ancestry of the Messiah. 	 Ne seki faipati a te apositolo ko Paulo i konei ki te gafa o te Mesia.


(Read Romans 1:14, 15; 2 Timothy 4:2.) 	 (Faitau te Loma 1:14, 15; 2 Timoteo 4:2.)


God’s Law on Gleaning 	 Te Tulafono a te Atua e Uiga mo Toegā Mea


Jehovah will not ignore the sincere petitions of the meek.—Ps. 10:17. 	 Ka talia eiloa ne Ieova a fakatagi mo te fakamaoni a tino loto mau‵lalo.—Sala. 10:17.


When our first parents, Adam and Eve, obeyed Satan and turned their backs on God, they, in effect, chose Satan as their ruler. 	 I te taimi ne fulitua atu ei a ‵tou mātua muamua, ko Atamu mo Eva, ki te Atua kae faka‵logo ki a Satani e fakaasi mai ei me ne filifili ne laua a Satani ke pule i a laua.


What he did next gave clear evidence of his heartfelt appreciation for the truths he had learned. 	 A te mea ne fai ne ia mai tua, se fakamaoniga o te lasi o tena loto fakafetai mō muna‵tonu ne tauloto ne ia.


We should be determined not to be influenced by the vine of the earth. 	 E ‵tau mo tatou o taumafai malosi ke mo a ma fakamasei tatou ne te vine o te lalolagi.


Those flying bombs were called doodlebugs. 	 A vaegā vakalele konā ko loketi kolā e fakaigoa ki doodlebugs.


Today, warnings from Jehovah may come in the form of a Bible account, Bible-based publications, or kind advice from a fellow Christian. 	 I aso nei, a fakailoaga mai i a Ieova ke fakaeteete tatou e mafai o maua mai i se tala mai te Tusi Tapu, tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu, io me se manatu fesoasoani atafai mai se taina Kelisiano.


[Picture on page 13] 	 [Fesili mo te Sukesukega]


But Jehovah rescues him “from the paw of the lions.”—Daniel 6:27. 	 Kae ne fakasao ne Ieova a tou tagata mai “gutu o leona.”—Tanielu 6:27.


“Strip off the old personality with its practices.”—COL. 	 “‵Pei kea‵tea a uiga mua mo olotou faifaiga ma‵sei.”—KO.


“I tell you,” explained Jesus, “that thus there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner that repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who have no need of repentance.” 	 Ne fakamatala mai a Iesu: “Au e fai atu ki a koutou, me penā foki eiloa te lasi o te fiafia i te lagi i te tino agasala e tokotasi, ko salamo i lo te tinoiva mo te tokoiva tino amio‵tonu, kolā e se aoga ki ei te salamō.”


That introduction may in some cases be the beginning of a wonderful relationship with Jehovah that will grow ever stronger and last forever. 	 Kāti ka fai a te mea tenā mo fai te kamataga o se fesokotakiga fakaofoofogia mo Ieova telā ka gasolo aka faeloa o malosi kae tumau ki te se-ga-mai.


First, God would deliver them from bondage. 	 Muamua la, ka faka‵sao ne Ieova latou mai te ‵nofo pologa.


12 Would true Christians ever be free to worship God openly and acceptably? 	 12 E mata, ka mafai o fakasaoloto a Kelisiano ‵tonu ke talia o tapuaki atu ki te Atua?


The apostle Paul wrote: “How can you be sure, Christian wife, that you will not save your husband? 	 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Paulo: “E iloa pefea ne koe, e te fafine Kelisiano, me ka sē fakaolagina tau avaga e alatu i a koe?


• What shows that we find delight in Jehovah’s law? 	 • Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i ei me fia‵fia eiloa tatou ki tulafono a Ieova?


The result? 	 Kae se a te ikuga?


Who are now “sons of God,” and who else will eventually become God’s offspring? 	 Ko oi a tino kolā ko taku nei e pelā me ne “tama a te Atua,” kae ko oi foki ka fai pelā me ne fanau a te Atua?


Why is it dangerous simply to follow our heart if we are angry or discouraged? 	 Kaia e fakamataku ei te tau‵tali i ‵tou loto māfai tatou e kaitāua io me mafatia?


A word of caution is in order, though. 	 Kae e ‵tau o tai fakaeteete tatou i ei.


(Prov. 15:22) Janet concluded that she needed to take that truth more to heart. 	 (Faata. 15:22) Ne fakaiku aka ne Janet me e ‵tau o fakatāua malosi atu ne ia a te munatonu tenā i tena loto.


(Proverbs 23:29-32) What about music or singing? 	 (Faataoto 23:29-32) Kae pefea la a pese fakatagi‵tagi mo te usuusuga o pese?


Yet, they fall asleep two more times! 	 Kae ne toe maua atu latou ne Iesu e ‵to olotou ‵moe i te fakalua o taimi!


7 Satan has maligned Jehovah throughout history. 	 7 Ko oti ne taku fakamasei ne Satani a Ieova talu mai te kamataga o te olaga o tino.


(Gal. 5:22, 23) That, in turn, helps us to persevere in the preaching work, come what may. 	 (Kalatia 5:22, 23) Ka fesoasoani mai ke kufaki tatou i te faiga o te galuega talai, faitalia so se fakalavelave e fepaki mo tatou.


How can we avoid being choked by anxiety? 	 E ‵kalo keatea pefea tatou mai te ola sai‵tia ona ko te manavase?


[Pictures on page 18] 	 18. Se a te mea telā e ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne tatou ke fai?


13, 14. (a) Who make up “this generation” mentioned by Jesus? (b) Give an example showing that the holy spirit is at work in bringing Bible truths to light. 	 13, 14. (a) Ko oi a tino e aofia i “te kautama tenei” ne taku mai ne Iesu? (e) Ke tuku mai se fakaakoakoga telā e fakaasi mai i ei me e gasuesue te agaga tapu i te fakamainaga o muna‵tonu i te Tusi Tapu.


During the 1870’s, what important truth did early Bible students discern? 	 I tausaga kolā ne kamata i te 1870, se a te munatonu tāua ne malamalama i ei a tino suke‵suke ki te Tusi Tapu?


Doing so can help families gauge how well they are progressing in their objective of pleasing Jehovah and can enable them to evaluate the relative importance of any activity.—Read Philippians 1:10. 	 Ka fesoasoani atu a te mea tenei ke fakaiku aka ne te kāiga a te lotou ga‵solo ki mua i te taviniga ki a Ieova kae filifili aka foki a galuega kolā e ‵tau o fakatāua ne latou i olotou olaga.—Faitau te Filipi 1:10.


10 Speaking about the role that Jesus played in God’s purpose, the apostle Peter wrote: “He [Jesus] was foreknown before the founding of the world, but he was made manifest at the end of the times for the sake of you.” (1 Peter 1:20; footnote) Did Jehovah predetermine from the beginning that Adam and Eve would sin and that the ransom sacrifice provided by means of Jesus Christ would be needed? 	 10 E uiga ki te tulaga o Iesu i te fuafuaga a te Atua, ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Petelu: “A ia [Iesu] ne filifili eiloa ne te Atua ka koi tuai o faite te lalolagi, kae ne fakaasi mai i aso fakaoti konei mō te otou ‵lei.” (1 Petelu 1:20) E mata, ko leva ne fakaiku aka ne Ieova mai te kamataga eiloa me ka agasala a Atamu mo Eva kae e ‵tau o maua se taulaga togiola e auala i a Iesu Keliso?


Having such goals will help all of us as Jehovah’s servants to deepen our spirituality.—Eccl. 12:1, 13. 	 A te faiga tenā ka fesoasoani atu ki tavini a Ieova ke ‵poko te faka-te-agaga.—Fai. 12:1, 13.


We have the privilege of being personally recognized by Jehovah. 	 E maua ne tatou te tauliaga totino ke iloa tatou ne Ieova.


(Verse 30; Deuteronomy 6:5) The terms “heart,” “mind,” “soul,” and “strength” are not mutually exclusive.* The meaning is: Love for Jehovah must involve the whole person, all his faculties and resources. 	 (Fuaiupu e 30; Teutelonome 6:5) A tugāpati ko te “loto,” “mafaufau,” “foitino,” mo te “malosi” e mafai o ‵pau a te fakauigaga.* Tenei tena uiga: E ‵tau o aofia i te alofa ki a Ieova a te tino mo ana mea katoa kolā e mafai o fai mo mea katoa kolā e maua ne ia.


6 Some people view kindness as weakness. 	 6 E ma‵natu a nisi tino me i te alofa atafai se uiga telā e fakaasi atu ei te ‵seva o se tino.


How had Mary seen the effect of holy spirit? 	 Ne matea pefea ne Malia a galuega a te agaga tapu?


They “took no note until the flood came and swept them all away,” said Jesus. 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “Ne seki iloa ne latou a mea ne ‵tupu ke oko ki te pokoga o te lolo telā ne tapea‵pea ei a latou katoa.”


In contrast, think what you will be able to learn when animals are not dominated by fear of humans. 	 Kae e ‵kese mo te mea tenā, ke na mafaufau malie aka ki te fia o mea ka mafai ne koe o tauloto ki ei māfai e se toe sōna ma‵taku a manu ki tino.


Jesus likened the subjects of God’s Kingdom to sheep. 	 Ne fakatusa ne Iesu a tino kolā e ‵nofo mai lalo i te Malo o te Atua ki mamoe.


• What can we offer that is comparable to a voluntary burnt offering? 	 • Ne a mea e mafai ne tatou o ofo atu e pelā me ne taulaga ‵sunu kolā e fai mo te loto malie?


Yes, he knows that he has only a few days of human life left. 	 E tonu, e iloa ne ia me koi ‵toe mai fua ne nāi aso o tena olaga e pelā me se tagata.


All told, 24,607,741 books, 631,162,309 magazines, and 63,495,728 brochures and booklets were placed. 	 Ne tufa atu katoa a tusi e 24,607,741, e 631,162,309 a mekesini, mo te 63,495,728 a polosiua mo tamā tusi.


Can we really expect our friendship with anyone to grow if we willfully act in a manner that goes contrary to that one’s ideas and principles? 	 E mata, e fakamoe‵moe tatou ke gasolo aka o malosi te ‵tou vā fakataugasoa mo se tino māfai e se fetaui ‵tou mea e fai mo manatu mo talitonuga fakavae o te tino tenā?


Working to advance the interests of God’s Kingdom is thus the most purposeful endeavor anyone can pursue. 	 A te galue malosi ke ‵lago atu ei ki te Malo o te Atua ko te ‵toe fakamoemoega aogā eiloa e ‵tau o kausaki atu ki ei se tino.


Esther 10:2 refers to “the Book of the affairs of the times of the kings of Media and Persia.” 	 Ne fakasino atu te Eseta 10:2 ki “tusi tala o te malo e uiga ki tupu o Pelesia mo Metai.”


The fact that Third John was preserved in the Bible canon and was passed on to encourage others to “imitate what is good” suggests that it did. 	 A te manatu me ne tausi a te Tolu Ioane i te Tusi Tapu kae ne tuku fakasolo mai ke fakamalosi atu ki nisi tino ke ‘fai te mea ‵lei’ e fakaasi mai i ei me ne fai eiloa penā.


By heeding what warning did first-century Christians escape calamity? 	 Se a te fakailoaga ne faka‵logo ki ei a Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua telā ne ‵sao ei latou i te fakalavelave matagā?


LUKE 21:11; REVELATION 6:8 	 LUKA 21:11; FAKAASIGA 6:8


• What are some challenges to manifesting kindness at school, at work, and to neighbors? 	 • Ne a nisi mea faiga‵ta i te fakaasiatuga o te alofa atafai i te akoga, i te koga ga‵lue, mo ou tuakoi?


This involves your obeying your parents in all things that are in harmony with God’s laws.—Acts 5:29. 	 E aofia i ei te fakalogo ki ou mātua i mea katoa e ‵tusa mo tulafono a te Atua.—Galuega 5:29.


Now, which would you like? 	 Se a te mea e manako koe ki ei?


One was about a shepherd. 	 E tasi mai i ei, ko te tala e uiga ki se tausi mamoe.


Lack of agreement meant that the Council took no definite stand on the issue but limited itself to sanctioning the authenticity of the Vulgate, which became the standard text for the Catholic Church. 	 (Kenese 41:16, 38, 39) E auala i tena agaga tapu, ne fai i ei ne Ieova ke fakaasi atu ana fuafuaga ki tino loto mau‵lalo kae ke ‵funa aka mai tino fakamata‵mata.


So Joseph took Mary, now in her ninth month of pregnancy, on a journey of about 90 miles [150 km], likely on a donkey’s back! 	 Tela la, ne puke ne Iosefa a Malia, telā ko tai fanau aka loa, kae faimalaga atu i se 90 maila, kāti i te tua o se asini!


While we are in the ministry, we enjoy the company of our best Friends.”—2 Corinthians 2:17.* 	 Mafaufau la, e ga‵lue fakatasi eiloa tatou mo ‵tou toe Taugasoa pele.”—2 Kolinito 2:17.*


Prior to the time of Jesus’ ministry, people of the nations were welcomed if they came to Israel to serve Jehovah. 	 Mai mua o te galuega talai a Iesu, ne talia sāle a tino mai fenua fakaatea ke tapuaki atu ki a Ieova māfai e o‵mai latou ki Isalaelu.


How do we build integrity? 	 E fakamalosi aka pefea ne tatou te fakamaoni?


Jonathan respected God’s decision. 	 Ne āva eiloa a Ionatana ki te fakaikuga a te Atua.


Yes, the tongue needs to be controlled. 	 Ao, e ‵tau o pule faka‵lei atu ki ‵tou gutu.


17 Consider an area wherein Christian married couples can support Jehovah’s ways and thereby uphold his sovereignty. 	 17 Mafaufau ki se feitu telā e mafai o ‵lago atu a tauavaga Kelisiano ki auala o Ieova kae fakamaluga aka ei tena pulega sili.


Why does giving and receiving commendation add to a spirit of joy in the congregation? 	 Kaia e fia‵fia ei a tino katoa i loto i te fakapotopotoga māfai e fakatau fakamālō atu te suā tino ki te suā tino?


When we feel overwhelmed by the pressures of life, what can we do? 	 Kafai ko se mafai ne tatou o fakafesagai atu ki tulaga faiga‵ta o te olaga, ne a ‵tou mea ka fai?


Jephthah’s heart was broken. 	 Ne fatifati loa a te loto o Iefata i te mea tenei.


How did Jesus’ awareness of time affect his actions? 	 Ne pokotia pefea a faifaiga a Iesu i te iloa ‵lei ne ia o te taimi ne ola ei a ia?


Hezekiah also sent a delegation to Isaiah the prophet, seeking his advice. 	 Ne uga atu foki ne Hesekia ana ofisa ki te pelofeta ko Isaia, ke maua mai ne pati fakatonutonu mai i a ia.


Who, though, is our neighbor whom we must love? 	 Ko oi la ‵tou tuakoi kolā e ‵tau o a‵lofa tatou ki ei?


Armageddon will accomplish something that no other war has ever accomplished—the end of all wars. 	 Ka fakataunu i Amaketo se mea telā e seki mafai eiloa o fai ne nisi taua aka—te fakagataga o taua katoa.


They have finished eating the customary Passover meal, consisting of roasted lamb, bitter greens, unleavened bread, and red wine. 	 Ko oti ne ‵kai latou ki meakai masani o te Paseka, ko mamoe ne saka, laulakau, falaoa sē fakafete mo uaina ‵kula.


(Luke 23:42) Nonetheless, he had not become a baptized, spirit-begotten disciple of Jesus, nor had he built a record of upright conduct and faithful endurance. 	 (Luka 23:42) Kae e tigā eiloa te feitu tenā, ne seki fai a ia mo fai se soko o Iesu telā ko oti ne papatiso ki te agaga tapu, io me ne ati aka ne ia ne amioga ‵lei kae fakamaoni i tena olaga.


We can trust these products to be free of advertisements or contamination by Satan’s world. 	 E mafai o tali‵tonu tatou ki mea konei kolā e seai ne ‵togi io me se fakamaseiga mai te lalolagi a Satani.


(Ephesians 6:13) The effectiveness of that spiritual suit of armor depends not only on its initial quality but also on regular maintenance. 	 (Efeso 6:13) E se fakalagolago atu fua te ma‵losi o meatau faka-te-agaga konā ki te lotou tulaga i te kamataga kae e manakogina foki eiloa a te tausi faka‵lei ki ei.


After I had been studying for some weeks, my band was offered an attractive recording contract with the possibility of releasing an album in the United States. 	 Mai tua o se fia vaiaso ne fai ei taku akoga, ne ofo mai ei se galuega ki taku potukau ta‵ta ke puke omotou pese mo te fakamoemoega ke fakatau atu ki tua i te Iunaite Sitete.


For example, do we truly believe that Babylon the Great will soon be destroyed? 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e mata, e tali‵tonu eiloa tatou i Papelonia te Sili ko pili fua o fakaseai?


While it becomes a source of darkness to the Egyptians, that same pillar gives light to the Israelites. 	 E ui eiloa ne fakapouli atu te pou kaumana tenā ki te kau Aikupito, ne maua mai foki loa i ei a te mainaga ki te kau Isalaelu.


5 Satan claimed that Job’s worship of God was based on selfishness, not integrity. 	 5 Ne ‵losi atu a Satani me i te tapuakiga a Iopu ki te Atua ne fakavae ki ana uiga kaimanako, kae e se ko te fakamaoni.


They refer to a great tribulation coming upon this ungodly system of things. 	 E fakauiga i ei ki te fakalavelave lasi telā ka oko mai ki te lalolagi o tino sē amio atua tenei.


(Galatians 5:22-25) This should add credibility to their message. 	 (Kalatia 5:22-25) E ‵tau o ‵lago atu a mea konei ki te lotou fekau telā e folafola atu.


The narrative opens with the account of King Saul and his three sons dying in battle against the Philistines at Mount Gilboa. 	 E kamata eiloa te mataupu tenei ki te tala o te Tupu ko Saulo mo ana tama tāgata kolā ne ‵mate atu i te taua i te vā o latou mo te kau Filisitia i te Mauga o Kilipoa.


(2 Tim. 3:1-5) As Armageddon approaches, economic, emotional, and other pressures are mounting. 	 (2 Timoteo 3:1-5) Ona ko te pili mai o Amaketo, ko gasolo aka ki luga a fakalavelave i mea tau tupe, mea tau lagonaga, mo nisi fakamalosiga e uke.


OPPOSITION TO BIBLE TRANSLATION 	 ‵TEKEMAIGA I TE ‵FULIGA O TE TUSI TAPU


Their calling continued throughout the apostolic period and then apparently slowed down. 	 Ne tumau eiloa te lotou kalagaga i te vaitaimi o te kau apositolo kae i te fia selau o tausaga mai tua ifo i ei, ne fai malielie fua i ei te filifiliga.


Since time is running out for Satan’s wicked world, entering these avenues of Kingdom service becomes more urgent every day. 	 Ona ko te mea ko pili o palele atu te lalolagi masei a Satani, e tāua ‵ki ke aofia koutou i vaega o te taviniga o te Malo kolā e manakogina ke fai i aso katoa.


Because Bible prophecy reveals that the great tribulation will start, not with a war among nations, but with an attack on false religion. 	 Me fakaasi mai i te valoaga i te Tusi Tapu i te fakalavelave lasi ka kamata ki te taua atu ki lotu ‵se, kae e sē se taua i va o atufenua.


Alice explains that she became very depressed after her husband’s death in 1997. 	 E fakamatala mai a Alice me ne māfatia malosi a ia mai tua o te matega o tena avaga i te 1997.


How can love of money undermine a marital relationship? 	 E fakasēaogā pefea ne te fiafai ki tupe a te fesokotakiga a se tauavaga?


The people there responded to the Kingdom message. 	 Ne talia mo te fia‵fia ne tino i konā a te fekau o te Malo.


16 What are the prospects of loyal supporters of the anointed? 	 16 Se a te fakamoemoega mō tino fakamaoni kolā e fesoasoani atu ki te kau fakaekegina?


However, the Bible also states: “The wisdom from above is first of all chaste, then peaceable.” 	 Kae e fai mai foki te Tusi Tapu, penei: “Ka ko te poto mai te lagi, se poto e tulaga muamua i te ‵ma, e filemu.”


What must we do to be forgiven? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou ko te mea ke fakamagalogina ‵tou agasala?


Behind the scenes, these sex perverts derive pleasure from the evil and debased actions of those whom they can corrupt on the earth.—Eph. 6:11, 12. 	 E aunoa mo te iloa ne tino, a latou kolā e fakaaoga ‵se ne latou a faifaiga fakatauavaga e maua ne latou a fakafiafiaga mai i faifaiga ma‵sei kae fakatakalialia a tino kolā e mafai o fakamasei ei te lalolagi.—Efeso 6:11, 12.


He can move these “gifts in men” to give comfort, encouragement, or counsel when needed. 	 E mafai o fakamalosi aka ne ia a ‘meaalofa tino’ konei ke tuku atu a fakamafanafanaga, fakamalosiga, io me ko pati fakatonutonu māfai e manakogina.


A loving parent does not pamper his child or overlook his faults. 	 E se fakavalea io me e fulitua atu te mātua alofa ki mea ‵se a tena tamaliki.


“I preach in the village, but until recently when my health deteriorated, I also traveled about 100 miles (160 km) to an unassigned territory, where I preached in the Hungarian language.” 	 “E talai atu au i te fakai, kae fakamuli nei, i te taimi ko fakamasakisaki ei au, ne faimalaga atu au kāti i se ‵mao e 100 maila (160 km) ki se koga talai telā ne seki ‵tofi aka ke ga‵lue i ei, kae ne talai atu au i konā i te ‵gana Hungarian.”


“We felt that these talks were Jehovah’s answer to our prayers,” says Gregorio. 	 “Ne mafaufau aka māua i lāuga konei ko tali a Ieova ki mā ‵talo,” ko pati a Gregorio.


That suggests that the seventh day—God’s “day” of rest—was under way in 1513 B.C.E. when Moses wrote the book of Genesis. 	 E fakaasi mai i ei me i te fitu o aso—telā ko te “aso” malōlō o te Atua—koi fano eiloa i te tausaga ko te 1513 T.L.M. i te taimi ne tusi ei ne Mose te tusi ko Kenese.


They, in effect, said: “Where is the God of justice?” 	 Ne iku atu eiloa ki te faimaiga o latou, penei: “Tefea te Atua tela e tau o fai te mea tonu?”


• What can we say to a person who asks why God allows suffering? 	 • Ka tali atu pefea tatou ki se tino telā e ‵sili mai e uiga ki te pogai e talia ei ne te Atua a logo‵maega?


For example, white blood cells may be a source of interferons and interleukins, used to treat some viral infections and cancers. 	 E pelā mo sela ‵kena e mafai o maua mai i ei a interferons mo interleukins, kolā e fakaaogā ke faka‵lei aka ei a nisi masaki ‵pisi e pelā foki mo nisi vaega o te kenisa.


In speaking of a later time, Paul wrote: “If Joshua had led [the Israelites] into a place of rest, God would not afterward have spoken of another day. 	 I ana pati e uiga ki se taimi fakamuli ifo, ne tusi mai penei a Paulo: “Moi fai ne takitaki ne Iosua ki te koga malōlō o te Atua, penei e se toe faipati a te Atua e uiga ki te isi aso.


An experienced Christian sister once said: “When you view a prospective marriage partner, think of perhaps ten basic requirements you would like to see in that person. 	 Ne fai mai se tuagane Kelisiano matua penei: “Kafai e salasala koe ki sau avaga, ke mafaufau ki mea e sefulu kolā e manako koe ke lavea atu i te tino tenā.


Our brothers and sisters in the first century had high regard for those appointed to take the lead, and we feel similarly today. 	 Ne fakaasi atu ne taina mo tuagane i te senitenali muamua a te āva ki a latou kolā ne fili ke fai ne latou te takitakiga, kae ‵tau foki mo tatou o fai penā.


In the 1920’s, what was learned about the Kingdom and about two opposing organizations, and how has this been helpful? 9 At the Cedar Point convention in 1922, the principal speaker, J. F. Rutherford, urged God’s people to “advertise, advertise, advertise, the King and his kingdom.” 	 9 I te fono i te 1922 i Cedar Point, ne fakamalosi atu te failauga fakapitoa mō te fono tenā, ko J. F. Rutherford, ki tino o te Atua ke na “fakasalalau, fakasalalau, fakasalalau atu te Tupu mo tena Malo.”


Posing as “an angel of light,” Satan the Devil has misled millions into following his teachings rather than God’s. 	 I ana faiga e pelā me se “agelu o te mainaga,” ko oti ne takitaki ‵se ne Satani te Tiapolo a te fia miliona o tino ke tau‵tali ki ana akoakoga i lō akoakoga a te Atua.


There is every reason to rejoice in our ministry when we note how Jehovah’s rich blessing has been on the efforts of his people to preach the good news throughout all the earth. 	 E se lausia a pogai e ‵tau ei o fia‵fia tatou i ‵tou galuega māfai e iloa ne tatou a te uke o fakamanuiaga a Ieova ki luga i taumafaiga ana tino ke folafola atu te tala ‵lei i te lalolagi kātoa.


Do we know all the results? 	 E mata, e iloa ne tatou a ikuga katoa o ‵tou galuega?


OBJECTION 1: Miracles are impossible because they violate the laws of nature. 	 MANATU ‵TEKE 1: E se mafai o fai a vavega me e ofa ne latou a tulafono o te natula.


They refuse to accept that Jehovah teaches his people through his faithful and discreet slave class of anointed Christians. 	 E ita fitifiti ma talia ne latou te manatu me e akoako ne Ieova ana tino e auala i tena tavini fakamaoni kae poto o Kelisiano fakaekegina.


How are you today?” 	 E a mai koe i te aso nei?”


Yet, we plainly see the results. 	 Kae, e lavea faka‵lei ne tatou a mea ne iku mai i ei.


(1 Cor. 1:11; 4:15) He had also sent his fellow worker Titus to them and had arranged for Titus to report back to him in Troas. 	 (1 Kolinito 1:11; 4:15) Ne uga atu foki ne ia a Tito ke āsi atu ki a latou kae ka toe fetaui lāua i Teloa.


Anthropologists have collected as many as 270 flood legends from nearly all tribes and nations. 	 Ne taetae mai ne te kau saienitisi a tala e 270 e uiga ki te lolo mai i matakāiga mo atufenua katoa.


“I can’t thank these [people] enough,” says the owner. 	 “E se mafai o lava taku fakafetai ki [tino] konei,” ko pati a te fafine i o ia te fale.


Do we see economic hardship as an opportunity to expand our ministry? 	 E mata, e ‵kilo atu tatou ki te tulaga faigata i mea tau tupe e pelā me se avanoaga ke fakalauefa atu ‵tou galuega talai?


• How did the truth become reality by means of Jesus Christ? 	 8. I auala fea ne akoako kae fakaasi mai foki ei ne te Atua a te munatonu? 9.


But none of these thorns made him quit. 	 Kae e seai eiloa se logo‵maega i mea konei ne faka‵tuka atu ki a ia.


13 Apostates and their influences threaten God’s people today. 	 13 E fakamatakutaku atu eiloa a fakamalosiga a aposetate ki tino o te Atua i aso nei.


7 The prayer contains only one modest request. 	 7 E aofia i te ‵talo a te fakamolemole faigofie fua e tasi.


Jesus’ apostles were considered “unlettered and ordinary” because they had not attended rabbinic schools for religious training. 	 Ne fakaigoa a apositolo a Iesu e pelā me “ne tino e seki a‵koga” me ne seki ‵kau atu latou ki akoga a te kau lapi e uiga ki mea fakalotu.


Psychologists and writers of self-help books—even newspaper columnists—offer their ideas. 	 E fakaasi sāle mai a manatu o tokitā, tino tusitala—penā foki loa mo tino tusitala i nusipepa.


He comes to Bethany—the hometown of his beloved friends Martha, Mary, and Lazarus—a place located about two miles [3 km] outside of Jerusalem. 	 Ne oko atu a ia ki Petania—ko te fa‵kai o ana taugasoa pele ko Maleta, Malia, mo Lasalo—telā e tu i te tolu kilomita te ‵mao mai i Ielusalema.


During the years that followed, the Kingdom-preaching work received a tremendous stimulus. 	 I tausaga mai tua ifo i ei, ne gasolo atu eiloa ki mua te talaiatuga o te Malo i se auala lasi ‵ki.


12. Why should we put spiritual interests first in life? 	 12 Kāti e mafai o fakatusa ne tatou te ‵tou tulaga i te vaitaimi nei ki tino kolā e ‵nofo atu i loto i se fale e ‵ka ne te afi.


The truths he taught were easy to grasp yet truly profound. 	 A muna‵tonu kolā ne akoako atu ne ia e faigofie ke malamalama i ei kae ‵tonu foki.


Jesus said that one of the greatest commandments of God is to “love your neighbor as yourself.” 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu i te tulafono tafasili e tasi a te Atua ko te “alofa ki tou tuakoi e pelā mo koe ki a koe eiloa.”


By letting God’s Word guide us and by staying active with his visible organization, we can be sure that he will always be there to support us.—Isaiah 41:8-13. 	 Kafai e talia ne tatou te Muna a te Atua ke takitaki ne ia tatou kae tumau i te kau atu ki tena fakapotopotoga matea, e mafai o fakamautinoa aka ei ne tatou me e toka faeloa a ia o fesoasoani mai ki a tatou.—Isaia 41:8-13.


It also reveals the evil nature of this invisible enemy and his desire to destroy our relationship with God. 	 E fakaasi mai foki i ei a uiga matagā o te fili sē lavea tenei mo tena manakoga ke fakamasei ne ia ‵tou va fealofani mo te Atua.


Thousands of others have been persecuted, tortured, and even killed because they would not stop preaching the good news or cease associating with fellow believers at Christian meetings. 	 Ko oti ne fakasauāgina, ‵ta fakamasei kae tamate a te fia afe o nisi tino me e se mafai o taofi aka ne latou te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei io me taofi aka te lotou ‵kau fakatasi mo taina tali‵tonu i fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano.


What we do for recreation. 	 Mea e fai ne tatou ki fakafiafiaga.


What if a farmer ignores that simple fact and plants a crop at the wrong time or season? 	 Kae e a māfai e manatu māmā te tino tokilakau ki te manatu tenā kae ‵toki ne ia te fuaga i te tau-o-aso io me ko te taimi ‵se?


Using Gracious Speech Within the Family 	 Te Fakaaogaga o Pati Atafai i te Kāiga


(Mark 4:27, 28) Such growth is gradual and occurs “of its own self.” 	 (Male. 4:27, 28) E tuputupu malie aka a te fuaga “i a ia eiloa.”


11 Jehoiada was probably over a hundred years old when ambitious Queen Athaliah seized control of Judah by murdering her own grandchildren. 	 11 Kāti ko silia atu i te selau tausaga o Ieoiata i te taimi ne pulemālō ei a te Tupu Fafine fia pule, ko Atalia ki Iuta mai te tamatega o ana mokopuna.


But remember, “God . . . gives undeserved kindness [including his holy spirit] to the humble ones.” 	 Kae masaua la, me i “te Atua . . . [e] tuku atu ne ia a te alofa tauanoa [e aofia i ei tena agaga tapu] ki tino loto ma‵lalo.”


15, 16. Who at death went to Gehenna, and why did they go there? 	 15, 16. Ko oi a tino kolā ne ‵mate kae olo atu ki Kēna, kae kaia ne olo atu ei latou ki konā?


Ian, mentioned in the preceding article, was in his 20’s when he learned about the Bible’s explanation of death. 	 A Ian telā ne sae aka i te mataupu muamua, ko 20 ana tausaga i te taimi ne iloa ei ne ia a te fakamatalaga a te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te mate.


Job knew that God weighs all mankind in “accurate scales,” using His perfect standard of justice to gauge our integrity. David similarly said: “Jehovah himself will pass sentence on the peoples. 	 Ne iloa ne Iopu me e fua aka ne te Atua a tino katoa ki “fua mea ‵mafa kolā e ‵tonu katoatoa,” mai te fakaaogaga o Tena tulaga amiotonu ‵lei katoatoa ke fua aka ki ei ‵tou fakamaoni.


Advocates claim that children do not need a lot of their parents’ time as long as the limited time spent with them is meaningful, well-thought-out, and planned. 	 E fai mai a tino kolā e ‵lago atu ki te manatu tenei, me e se manakogina ne tama‵liki a taimi e uke mo olotou mātua seiloga ke aogā kae ke palani faka‵lei a nāi taimi kolā e fakaavanoa mō latou.


“The Law has become our tutor leading to Christ, that we might be declared righteous due to faith,” wrote the apostle Paul. 	 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Paulo, “Ne fai te Tulafono mo fai te ‵tou tausi o takitaki atu tatou ki a Keliso, ko te mea ke taku amiotonugina tatou ona ko te fakatuanaki.”


But even though he had to punish them, he did not forget them. 	 Kae tigā eiloa e ‵tau o fakasala ne ia latou, ne seki puli i a ia a latou.


However, many find that holding on to happiness is like holding on to grains of sand—both slip away easily. 	 Kae e iloa aka ne tino e tokouke me i te fakatumauga o te fiafia e pelā eiloa mo te ‵kakuga o one i tou alofilima—e ma‵mulugofie fua.


(Read Psalm 10:4.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 10:4.)


Although an ordinary person, he set an extraordinary example of faith, humility, and love. 	 E tigā eiloa a ia se tagata e penei eiloa mo tatou, ne fai ne tou tagata se fakaakoakoga sē fuafuagina o te fakatuanaki, loto maulalo, mo te alofa.


Ryan, a 32-year-old ministerial servant, relocated to a new congregation. 	 A Ryan, se tavini fesoasoani telā ko 32 ana tausaga, ne toe ave ki se fakapotopotoga fou.


Miriam, who evidently took the lead in this complaint, was humiliated by God. 	 Ne fakamasiasi ne te Atua a Miliama, me ne kamata ne ia te fāmeo tenei.


These “last days” are fraught with dangers—spiritual and otherwise. 	 E ‵fonu “aso fakaoti” konei i tulaga fakama‵taku—i te feitu faka-te-agaga mo nisi mea aka.


Even as Jehovah freely forgave you, so do you also.”—Colossians 3:13. 7. What should we always remember in our dealings with our brothers? 	 E pela mo te Aliki ko oti ne fakamagalo ne ia koutou, e ‵tau foki mo koutou o fakatau fakamagalo.”— Kolose 3:13.


Under pain of death, they were not even to touch the mountain where the Ten Commandments were given. 	 Ke oko eiloa ki te lotou ‵mate, e se ‵tau lele eiloa o pa‵tele latou ki te mauga telā ne tuku atu i ei a Tulafono e Sefulu.


(Zechariah 4:6) In turn, its fruitage—“love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness, self-control”—becomes evident in our ministry. 	 (Sakalia 4:11) E fakaasi atu ei ne tatou a fuataga o te agaga—ko te “alofa, te fiafia, te filemu, te kufaki, te mataalofa, te ‵lei, te fakamaoni, te loto malalo, mo te loto pulea”—i te ‵tou galuega.


(1 Cor. 10:13) He will by no means ever leave or forsake us. 	 (1 Kolinito 10:13) Ka se tiaki lele eiloa ne ia tatou.


However, his mother objected to his attending Christian meetings, reasoning that this might cause him injury and additional pain. 	 Kae ko te mātua o tou tagata e se fiafia ke kau a ia ki fakatasiga Kelisiano i a ia ma pakia kae fakaopoopo mai i ei a te ‵mae.


12. Why is an ongoing fondness for God’s Word important? 	 12 A te mea telā ka fesoasoani atu ki a koe ke fai faeloa au sukesukega ko te fakamalosiakaga o te fiafia tonu ki te Muna a te Atua.


Felix’s brother Pallas was one of the richest men of the ancient world, and his wealth—calculated at $45 million—was accumulated almost entirely by bribery and extortion. 	 A te taina o Filiki, ko Palasi ne aofia i toe tino mauko‵loa i te lalolagi i aso konā, kae ne maua ne ia te lasiga o ana koloa—kolā e fakatautau aka pelā me ko te $45 miliona—mai i meaalofa fakakolekole mo te kaisoa.


20 How splendid it would be if we could rejoice throughout the rest of our life! 	 20 Ko tafaga la te ‵lei māfai ne mafai o fia‵fia tatou i aso koi toe o ‵tou olaga!


We can easily waste a lot of energy worrying about imaginary problems, that is, problems that have not yet developed or that may never occur. 	 E mafai o fakamāumāu ne tatou a ‵tou malosi ke manava‵se ki fakalavelave kolā e fakaataata fua ne tatou i ‵tou mafaufau, e pelā mo fakalavelave kolā e seki tupu io me e seki ‵sae aka eiloa.


Why did Timothy choose to worship God, and what may you need to do? 	 Kaia ne fakaiku aka ei ne Timoteo ke tapuaki atu a ia ki te Atua, kae ne a mea e mafai o fai ne koe?


15 The elders take the lead in training men to reach out, but others can support their efforts. 	 15 E fai ne toeaina te takitakiga i te akoakoga o tāgata ke kausaki atu ki tauliaga, kae e mafai o ‵lago atu a nisi tino ki olotou taumafaiga.


However, if they keep up their meeting attendance, in time they may come to love the meetings. 	 Kae kafai e tumau eiloa te lotou ‵kau atu ki fakatasiga, ka mafai o fia‵fia fakamuli latou ki ei.


8-10. Describe some organizational improvements that have occurred since 1919. 	 E ‵tusa mo te mea tenei, ko oti ne gasolo atu ki mua a fakatokaga a te Isalaelu a te Atua i aso fakaoti konei.


▪ A number of years later, Jehovah made a very unusual request of Abraham: He asked Abraham to sacrifice his beloved son, Isaac, although the young man was unmarried and had no children.* Though the prospect of losing his son must have pained him, Abraham prepared to obey and offer Isaac as a sacrifice. 	 ▪ I se fia tausaga fakamuli ifo, ne fai atu ne Ieova se fakamolemole e se masani o fai ki a Apelaamo: Ne fakamolemole atu a Ia ki a Apelaamo ke ofo atu tena tama tagata e tokotasi ko Isaako ke fai mo taulaga faitalia me seki avaga te tamataene kae seai foki ne ana tamaliki. E tiga eiloa e faka‵mae atu ki a ia māfai e galo atu tena tama, ne fakalogo eiloa a Apelaamo o fai te loto o Ieova ke ofo atu a Isaako e pelā me se taulaga.


Do we have total confidence that such obedience will bring long-term benefits, knowing that Jehovah is “the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him”? 	 E mata, e maua ne tatou a te loto talitonu me ka mafai o maua ne tatou a mea tāua e uke atu mai te vaegā fakalogo tenei, mo te iloaga me i a Ieova e “tuku atu foki ne ia te taui ‵lei ki tino kola e salasala ki a ia”?


(Mark 5:1-13) Today, God has not given Christians the power to perform such miracles. 	 (Maleko 5:1-13) I aso nei, e seki tuku atu ne te Atua ki Kelisiano a te ‵mana ke fai ne latou a vaegā vavega penā.


This means that any source of sadness in your life will soon be gone forever. 	 E fakauiga i ei me i so se māfuaga o te fanoanoa i tou olaga ko pili o fakaseai atu ki te se-gata-mai.


Yet, when Potiphar’s wife finally grabbed hold of him, Joseph fled.—Genesis 37:2, 18-28; 39:1-12. 	 Kae, i te taimi e tasi ne puke atu ei te avaga a Potifala ki tou tagata, ne tele ei keatea a Iosefa.—Kenese 37:2, 18-28; 39:1-12.


Elaine states: “For a long time after David’s death, I had a physical pain, like a knife turning in my rib cage. 	 Ne fai mai Elani penei: “Ko leva ‵ki mai tua ifo o te matega o Tavita, ne ‵mae toku foitino e pelā me se naifi ko ‵suki ki toku ivi kasokaso.


“Shall we commit a sin because we are not under law but under undeserved kindness?” asks Paul. 	 Ne fesili atu a Paulo: “E ‵tau mo tatou o agasala faeloa i te mea i a tatou e se ‵nofo mai i lalo o te tulafono, kae mai lalo o te alofa tauanoa?


I’ve sometimes found myself thinking, ‘Why does he want me to understand him when he does not try to understand me?’” 	 I nisi taimi, e mafaufau au penei, ‘Kaia e manako ei a ia ke malamalama au i ana lagonaga kae e se taumafai ke malamalama a ia i oku lagonaga?’ ”


[Picture on page 18] 	 18. Se a te ‵talo a Paulo mō te kau Kolose?


“Otherwise, some may associate with us only for personal advantage.” 	 “I te mea ma ‵kau mai fua a nisi tino ki a tatou ke maua a mea ‵lei mō latou.”


(Isaiah 53:5, 10) Jesus clearly understood this, and he willingly gave “his soul a ransom in exchange for many.” 	 (Isaia 53:5, 10) Ne malamalama ‵lei a Iesu i te mea tenei, kae ne loto fiafia a ia o tuku atu tena “ola mō tino e tokouke.”


(Romans 2:15) Their conscience tells them what is normal and proper and what is unnatural and offensive, unless it has been distorted or deadened by perverted practices. 	 (Loma 2:15) E fakaasi atu ne olotou loto lagona a mea masani kae ‵lei mo mea fai fakaa‵tea kae ma‵sei, vaganā ko fai ne amioga matagā ke ‵fuli fakakotua i ei te loto lagona.


Accordingly, many feel that since there is so much suffering in the world, God cannot possibly care for us. 	 Kae se mea tonu, me i te tokoukega o tino e mafau‵fau me e se mafai o atafai mai te Atua ki a tatou ona ko te uke o logo‵maega i te lalolagi.


And I give them everlasting life.” 	 E avatu ne au ki a latou a te ola se gata mai.”


(1 Pet. 1:22) Elders, in particular, should follow the counsel that Paul gives on showing empathy. 	 (1 Petelu 1:22) Kae maise eiloa a toeaina, e ‵tau o tau‵tali atu ki pati fakatonutonu kolā ne tuku mai ne Paulo e uiga ki te fakaasiatuga o te loto malamalama.


Many who are able to engage in the full-time ministry have found that one blessing that results from their increased share in Kingdom service is that it has deepened their love for God. 	 Ne iloa aka ne tino e tokouke kolā ne ga‵lue i te taviniga tumau i te fakamanuiaga e tasi telā ne maua mai i te ‵kau malosi o latou i te galuega o te Malo ko te ‵poko o te lotou a‵lofa ki te Atua.


Finally, in a dramatic test of Godship on Mount Carmel, fire came down from heaven and consumed Elijah’s sacrifice. 	 Kae fakamuli loa, i se tofotofoga fakaofoofogia ke fakaasi atu ei me ko oi te Atua tonu, ne tō ifo te afi mai te lagi kae ne ‵sunu ei te taulaga a Elia.


(Galatians 6:16; 2 Corinthians 1:21) The new covenant, then, is a covenant between Jehovah God and spiritual Israel. 	 (Kalatia 6:16; 2 Kolinito 1:21) Tela la, a te feagaiga fou ko te feagaiga i te va o Ieova te Atua mo te Isalaelu faka-te-agaga.


Another factor that should not be overlooked is the role of the invisible ruler of this world, whom the Bible identifies as Satan the Devil. 	 A te suā mea telā e se ‵tau o puli, ko faifaiga a te pule sē matea o te lalolagi nei, telā e fakaigoa ne te Tusi Tapu ko Satani te Tiapolo.


A Bible verse that especially moved me was James 4:8, which says: “Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.” 	 E tasi te tusi siki ne otia malosi toku loto i ei ko te Iakopo 4:8, telā e fai mai penei: “Fakapilipili atu ki te Atua, kae ka fakapilipili mai a ia ki a koutou.”


But we do know that the God who helped his servants in amazing ways is our God, Jehovah. 	 Kae e iloa ne tatou me i te Atua telā ne fesoasoani atu ki ana tavini i auala fakaofoofogia ko te ‵tou Atua, ko Ieova.


“Happy Are Those Conscious of Their Spiritual Need” 	 “Amutia io me e Fia‵fia a Latou Kolā e Iloa ne Latou i a Latou e Ma‵tiva Faka te Agaga”


(Prov. 28:13) Those who seek to cover over sins make a tragic mistake, for there can be no concealing of anything from God. 	 (Faataoto 28:13) A latou kolā e taumafai o ‵funa aka olotou agasala e fai ne latou se matugā mea ‵se, me e se mafai eiloa o ‵funa aka se mea mai te Atua.


Prior to the Flood, Satan lured at least some of them into having immoral relations with the daughters of men. 	 Mai mua o te Lolo, ne tofotofo ne Satani a nisi o latou ke aofia i faifaiga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau mo tama fafine a tāgata.


Do my actions clearly show that I am doing my best to prove my faith by all I do, even in the areas not directly related to the preaching work or congregation meetings?’ 	 E mata, e fakaasi faka‵lei atu i aku faifaiga me e taumafai malosi au o fakamaoni atu toku fakatuanaki mai mea katoa kolā e fai ne au, ke oko foki loa ki feitu kolā e se aofia i ei te galuega talai io me ko fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga?’


Although it may seem old-fashioned, saving up money before making a purchase is actually one of the wisest ways to keep out of financial trouble. 	 E tiga eiloa e fai pelā me se faifaiga mua, a te fakaputuga o tupe a koituai o ‵togi se mea, se auala poto e tasi ke mo a ma isi se fakalavelave i mea tau tupe.


“THE most difficult time of the night to stay awake is just before the dawn of a new day,” says a former night worker. 	 “A TE ‵toe taimi faigata ke tumau i te ala ko te valuapo, mai mua malie eiloa o kamata se aso fou,” ko pati a se tino ne galue sāle i te po.


(Luke 10:2; Mal. 4:5, 6) Jesus selected first 12 then 70 from among his disciples, gave them specific instructions, and sent them out to preach the stirring message: “The kingdom of the heavens has drawn near.” 	 (Luka 10:2; Malaki 4:5, 6) Ne filifili muamua ne Iesu a te toko 12 kae fakamuli ifo ko te toko 70 mai i ana soko, kae ne tuku atu ne ia a fakatonuga mautinoa ki a latou, kae uga atu latou ke talai atu a te fekau fakamalosi loto tenei: “I te Malo o te lagi ko pili mai.”


He sent for the older men of the Ephesus congregation, some 30 miles [50 km] away. 	 Ne uga atu tena fekau ki toeaina o te fakapotopotoga i Efeso, telā e 30 maila te mao.


By climbing to the roof of their house, they barely escaped the tsunami. 	 Ne maua ne laua se avanoaga foliki ke ‵sao mai te ‵kake ki luga i te tuafale o te la fale.


Yes, the whole family is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the guests and is looking forward to a delicious meal and fine fellowship. 	 E tonu, e ‵nofo fakatalitali a te kāiga ki te oko mai o olotou mālō kae olioli foki ke na ‵kai ki meakai ‵gali ko oti ne fakatoka kae ke sau‵tala fakatasi mo latou.


We certainly cannot declare our heavenly Father’s judgment messages unless “the spirit of Jehovah” rests upon us. 	 E se mafai eiloa o folafola atu ne tatou a te fekau o te fakamasinoga a te ‵tou Tamana i te lagi seiloga ke maua ne tatou te “agaga” o Ieova.


No wonder Jehovah loved him so! 	 E se tioa eiloa o alofa malosi atu a Ieova ki a ia!


“In wiping out so many lives which would have been operative on the years that followed, in destroying beliefs, changing ideas, and leaving incurable wounds of disillusion, it created a physical as well as psychological gulf between two epochs.” 	 “Ona ko te tamatega o tino e tokouke kolā ne ‵tau o fai a galuega aogā i tausaga mai tua ifo o te taua tenā, mo te fakaseaiga foki o talitonuga o tino, te fuliga o mafaufauga, mo te sē fesoasoani atu ki tino kolā ne loto māfatia, ne fai ei ke lasi te ‵kesega i talitonuga mo mafaufauga o tino, i te va o te kautama mai mua atu o te Taua Lasi tenā mo te kautama mai tua ifo i ei.


(1 John 4:8) To emphasize that point, the Bible portrays God as having feelings similar to those of a nursing mother. 	 (1 Ioane 4:8) Ke faka‵mafa te manatu tenā, e fakaata mai a te Atua i te Tusi Tapu e pelā me se mātua.


Thus, we may succeed in escaping Jehovah’s judgment against those who deliberately violate his law. 	 Tela la, e mafai o ‵sao atu tatou mo te manuia i fakamasinoga a Ieova ki a latou kolā e ofa ne latou tena tulafono mo te iloa tonu.


To whom do you reveal your confidential matters? 	 Ko oi te tino e fakaasi ne koe ki ei au mea ‵funa?


(Hebrews 9:9, 11) The question of godly authority arose once more. 	 (Epelu 9:9, 11) Ne toe fakasae aka foki te kinauga e uiga ki te pulega telā ne ‵tofi aka ne te Atua.


14. (a) How does Jehovah mold us today? (b) How should we respond to God’s molding? 	 14. (a) E fakatonutonu pefea tatou ne Ieova i aso nei? (e) E faka‵logo pefea tatou ki pati fakatonutonu a te Atua?


At that time, Kristina was already slated to give her debut performance in her country’s best-known concert hall. 	 I te taimi tenā, ko oti ne fili aka a Kristina ke kau atu i te taimi muamua eiloa ki se koniseti i te ‵toe fale fai koniseti gali eiloa i tena fenua.


The magazine you are reading was written and published with the aid of computers. 	 A te mekesini tenā e faitau koe ki ei ne tusi kae ‵lomi mai te fesoasoani o komipiuta.


(John 13:35; Galatians 5:22-24) And the spirit strengthened the members of that congregation to be bold and fearless witnesses.—Acts 4:31. 	 (Ioane 13:35; Kalatia 5:22-24) Ne fesoasoani atu foki a te agaga tapu ki tino i te fakapotopotoga ke fai pelā me ne molimau loto ‵toa kae ke sē ma‵taku.—Galuega 4:31.


(Hebrews 4:12) Yes, God’s word can test our heart—what we really are on the inside. 	 (Epelu 4:12) E tonu, e mafai o tofotofo ne te muna a te Atua ‵tou loto—ke iloa atu ei a mea i ‵tou ‵kanoloto.


What will Jehovah do for humankind in the new world? 	 Se a te mea ka fai ne Ieova mō tino i te lalolagi fou?


The pursuit of material things. 	 Te kausaki atu ki mea faka-te-foitino.


Some who have become apostate were unwilling to wait. 	 Ne liu aposetate a nisi tino ona ko sē fia faka‵tali.


In either situation, your past sin may come to mind and distress you. 	 Faitalia so se tulaga, e mafai o toe masaua ne koe tau agasala telā ko oti ne fai kae fai i ei ke māfatia koe.


The verse says: “No one can slave for two masters.” 	 E fai mai penei: “E seai se tino e mafai o tavini ki matai e tokolua.”


He sees your endurance. 	 E lavea foki ne ia tou loto kufaki.


In fact, those things “were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have arrived.”—1 Cor. 10:1-11. 	 A mea konā “ne tusi ki lalo mo fai se fakailoaga ke fakaeteete tatou kolā ko ‵nofo i te taimi o te gataga o te olaga tenei.”—1 Koli. 10:1-11.


(Read 2 Corinthians 5:18-20.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Kolinito 5:18-20.)


The Israelites were warned: “Keep away from the thing devoted to destruction, for fear you may get a desire” and take some items from the city. 	 Ne fakailoa atu penei ki te kau Isalaelu: “Kae e tapu se tino e puke ne ia so se mea telā e ‵tau o fakamasei; [“i te mea ma fakamalosi aka i ei se manakoga masei,” NW]” kae puke a mea mai i te fa‵kai.


4 Jehovah God certainly does not cause our trials. 	 4 E se māfua mai i a Ieova te Atua ‵tou tofotofoga.


The candidates are then immersed in water, following the pattern set by Jesus himself. 	 Ka oti ko ufi ei te tino papatiso ki lalo i te vai, e ‵tusa mo te fakaakoakoga a Iesu.


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16 More is needed, though, than merely recognizing the sign. 	 16 Kae e uke atu a mea e manakogina ke fai i lō te mateaga fua o te fakailoga.


He added that no one can gain salvation by his own efforts. 	 Ne toe fai atu a ia me e se mafai ne so se tino o maua te fakaolataga ona ko ana taumafaiga.


The second expression at Hebrews 11:1, translated “evident demonstration,” carries the idea of producing evidence that contradicts that which only appears to be factual. 	 A te lua o tugapati i te Epelu 11:1, tela ne ‵fuli ki te “talitonu fakamaoni,” e fakauiga ki se fakamaoniga o te ‵se o se mea telā e foliga mai me e tonu.


(Psalm 100:3) Parents, you well know that it is not because of any brilliance on your part that you have produced such a precious little bundle of life. 	 (Salamo 100:3) Mātua, e iloa ‵lei ne koutou me ne seki māfua mai a te pepe fou tenā ona ko te lasi o te poto mo te fai mea mafai o koulua.


(Job 31:1) Keep in mind that this was at a time when God tolerated polygamy. 	 (Iopu 31:1) Masaua la me tenei te taimi ne talia ei ne te Atua ke mafai o silia atu mo te tasi au avaga.


18, 19. What blessings result from faithfulness? 	 18, 19. Ne a fakamanuiaga e iku mai i te fakamaoni?


A bird needs to use both wings in order to fly properly. 	 E ‵tau o fakaaoga ne te manu eva a te avā kapakau ke mafai o eva faka‵lei a ia.


It can lead to our ‘seeking our own selfish longings.’ 	 E mafai o iku atu ki te ‘‵saga fua ki a tatou eiloa.’


Even the best human leaders are unable to solve all problems. 	 E se mafai foki loa ne te ‵toe takitaki ‵lei o faka‵lei aka a fakalavelave katoa o tino.


True Christians are teachers of God’s Word 	 (Ke onoono foki ki te pokisi.)


And is a Hereafter to be only in some heavenly realm? 	 Kae e mata ka maua fua ne tino te olaga mai mua nei i te lagi?


4 David’s refusal to harm King Saul showed that David was one of Jehovah’s loyal servants. 	 4 A te sē ‵lago atu o Tavita ke tamate a te tupu ko Saulo e fakaasi mai i ei i a ia se tokotasi o tavini fakamaoni a Ieova.


Jesus miraculously relieved suffering because he “felt pity,” or was “moved with pity.” 	 Ne fakaseai fakavavega ne Iesu a logo‵maega ona ko “tona loto alofa.”


The anointed brothers who together serve as the faithful slave recognize that they are accountable to the Master for the way they care for his domestics. 	 E iloa ne taina fakaekegina kolā e ga‵lue tasi e pelā me se tavini fakamaoni me e ‵tau o tali atu latou ki te Matai i te auala e tausi atu ei latou ki ana nisi tavini.


5:1, 2—How long after Ish-bosheth’s assassination was David made king over all Israel? 	 5:1, 2—E pefea te leva o te tamatega o Isoposeta kae fai a Tavita mo tupu o Isalaelu kātoa?


Why, he “struck Micaiah upon the cheek”! 	 Ne “fanatu ki a Mikaio o ‵pa ona mata”!


19 The next study article in this issue will consider reasons why some stray from God’s flock. 	 19 A te suā mataupu telā e ‵soko mai ka fakamatala mai i ei a pogai ne ‵galo atu ei a nisi tino mai te lafu a te Atua.


20 Jehovah does more than protect his servants. 	 20 E uke atu a mea e fai ne Ieova i lō te puipui fua o ana tavini.


It helps us to avoid having an inflated opinion of ourselves if some honor comes our way. 	 Ka fesoasoani mai foki ke mo a e fakamata‵mata tatou māfai ko fakaaloalogina i se taimi.


Instead, they must teach the pure truths of God’s Word, including the following: Jehovah is the Most High God, and the glory of this position goes to him alone (Psalm 83:18); Jesus is God’s Son and the appointed Ruler of God’s Messianic Kingdom (1 Corinthians 15:27, 28); God’s Kingdom will sanctify Jehovah’s name and fulfill his purpose toward this earth and humans upon it (Matthew 6:9, 10); the good news about this Kingdom must be preached in all the earth. 	 I lō te fai penā, e ‵tau o akoako atu ne latou te munatonu ‵mā i te Muna a te Atua, e aofia i ei a mea konei: A Ieova ko te Atua Tafasili i te Maluga, kae e ‵tau fua o avatu ki a ia te ‵malu o te tulaga tenei (Salamo 83:18); a Iesu ko te Tama a te Atua mo te Pule telā ne ‵tofi aka ke pule i te Malo faka-Mesia o te Atua (1 Kolinito 15:27, 28); ka faka‵malu ne te Malo o te Atua a te igoa o Ieova kae fakataunu tena fuafuaga e uiga ki te lalolagi tenei mo tino i luga i ei (Mataio 6:9, 10); e ‵tau o talai atu te tala ‵lei e uiga ki te Malo ki te lalolagi kātoa.


When it comes to giving, motive matters. 	 Kafai e fai‵pati tatou ki te tuku atu, e tāua ‵ki a te ‵kanoloto tonu.


(Isaiah 46:9, 10) However, he does not have to use this capability, just as he does not always have to use his immense power to the full. 	 (Isaia 46:9, 10) Kae e se ‵tau o fakaaoga ne ia te atamai tenei, e pelā mo te sē fakaaoga katoatoa ne ia tena ‵mana.


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Eventually, however, the way of worship Jesus instituted was to embrace people from all nations. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne fakatu aka ne Iesu te tapuakiga telā ne ‵kau fakatasi i ei a tino mai fenua katoa.


In what way might there be a need for caution in the congregation today? 	 I te auala fea e ‵tau ei o isi se fakaeteete i loto i te fakapotopotoga i aso nei?


THE news these days is hardly comforting. 	 E SEAI lele eiloa se fakamafanafanaga e maua mai tala e uiga ki mea kolā e ‵tupu i aso nei.


Any such hope was shattered when he provided medical assistance to a 25-year-old woman. 	 Ne seki aoga so se fakamoemoega penā i te taimi ne fesoasoani atu ei tou tagata ki te masaki o se fafine ko 25 tausaga te matua.


16 Probably you recall some local catastrophe caused by one of these—a hurricane, typhoon, cyclone, hailstorm, or flash flood. 	 16 Kāti e masaua ne koe se fakalavelave lasi telā ne tupu i se fenua e pili ki a koe—se alikeni, matagi lasi, afā, vaiua fatu io me se lofiaga.


Rather, it describes the sudden appearance of several apparently fully developed new languages, each capable of expressing the range of human feeling and thought and each different and distinct from the others. 	 I lō te fai penā, e fakamatala mai i ei a te ‵sae fakavave mai o nāi ‵gana ‵fou, kolā e mafai o fakaasi mai i ei a lagonaga mo mafaufauga kese‵kese o tino kae e ‵kese ‵ki eiloa a mea takitasi i ei mai nisi mea.


Although many negative things may yet happen as this system nears its end, we can feel as did Paul, who said: “We are thrown down, but not destroyed. . . . 	 E tigā eiloa kāti koi uke a fakalavelave ka fe‵paki mo tatou ona ko te pili atu o te olaga tenei ki tena fakaotiga, e mafai eiloa o ‵pau ‵tou lagonaga mo Paulo, telā ne fai mai penei: “E ‵pei ‵tuki matou ki lalo, kae e se fakamaseigina. . . .


17 Ultimately, making our advancement manifest brings glory and praise, not to us, but to our heavenly Father, Jehovah, who makes it possible for us to gain spiritual maturity. 	 17 Fakamuli loa, ka avatu ne ‵tou gasolo atu ki mua a te faka‵maluga mo tavaega, e se ki a tatou, kae ki te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi, ko Ieova, telā e fai ne ia tatou ke ma‵tua i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


MUSTERING UP COURAGE 	 FAKAMALOSI AKA TE LOTO MALOSI


The message they convey “is able to discern thoughts and intentions of the heart” and can help us live a meaningful life.—Hebrews 4:12. 	 A te fekau telā e tuku mai i ei e mafai o ‘fakamasino ne ia a manakoga mo mafaufauga o te loto’ kae e fesoasoani mai ke ola tatou i se olaga aogā.—Epelu 4:12.


(Matthew 23:4) They focused on endless rules for virtually all aspects of life. 	 (Mataio 23:4) Ne ‵saga atu latou ki te faiga o tulafono valevale mō feitu kese‵kese o te olaga.


And on a world scale, the problems are simply too large for humans to solve successfully—however positive their thinking! 	 Kae ko tō lasi a fakalavelave i te lalolagi kātoa ke mafai ei ne tino o faka‵lei aka a mea konā—faitalia me e pefea te lasi o te lotou kilokiloga fiafia!


Moved to Respond to Spiritual Needs 	 Ne Fakaosofia Tena Loto ke Fesoasoani Atu ki Manakoga Faka-te-Agaga


For instance, some in our territory may have lost their longtime job unexpectedly and are left in shock. 	 E pelā mo nisi tino i ‵tou koga talai kolā e mafai o ‵galo atu olotou galuega i se auala seki fakamoemoegina kae ‵nofo eiloa mo te sē tali‵tonu ki ei.


13 Timothy was to be exemplary also in chasteness. 	 13 Ne ‵tau foki o fai a Timoteo mo fakaakoakoga ‵lei i te amio ‵ma.


When he discerned that others were in need, he compassionately found a way to help. 	 I te iloaga ne ia me e ma‵nako a nisi tino ki se fesoasoani, ne ‵sala atu a ia ki se auala ke fesoasoani atu mo te alofa atafai.


Gary returned home from boarding school when he was 16. 	 Ne toe foki mai a Gary mai te akoga i te taimi ko 16 ei ana tausaga.


A person desiring to become a citizen of a human government might have to learn something about that government’s history. 	 A te tino telā e manako ke fai mo fai se tino tonu o se malo o tāgata e ‵tau o tauloto ki te tala fakasolopito o te malo tenā.


Rather, God’s servants continue steadfast and unmovable in the work Jehovah has given them—to preach the good news of the Kingdom and to make disciples of all who respond. 	 I lō te fai penā, e tumau eiloa a tavini a te Atua i te ga‵lue malosi i te faiga o te galuega a Ieova ne tuku atu ki a latou—ke talai atu te tala ‵lei o te Malo kae ke fai a tino fia‵fia mo fai a soko.


WALKING IN LINE WITH OUR HOPE 	 KE OLA E ‵TUSA MO ‵TOU FAKAMOEMOEGA


17 While on earth, Jesus expressed his desire to return to the glory he once had in heaven with his Father. 	 17 I tena nofoga i te lalolagi, ne fakaasi atu ne Iesu tena manakoga ke foki atu ki tena tulaga ‵malu telā ne nofo muamua a ia i ei i te lagi fakatasi mo tena Tamana.


(Mark 14:24) Yes, Jesus’ blood would be “poured out in behalf of many for forgiveness of sins.” 	 (Male. 14:24) Ao, ko te toto o Iesu telā “ka ‵ligi ki tua mō tino e tokouke ke fakamagalo ei agasala.”


(Ruth 1:20, 21; Eccl. 11:5) Therefore, “do not bring us into temptation” is a petition that Jehovah not permit us to succumb when we are tempted to disobey him. 	 (Luta 1:20, 21; Failauga 11:5) Tela la, a te fakamolemole atu ke “sa takitakigina matou ki se tofotofoga” se fakamolemole e fai ke se talia ne Ieova ke taka‵vale tatou māfai ko tofotofogina ke se faka‵logo ki a ia.


Awaiting Jehovah’s Day With Endurance 	 Nofo Fakatalitali ki te Aso o Ieova mo te Kufaki


Bible principles protect us from sharing in false worship and from superstitions that enslave many people. 	 E puipui ne fakatakitakiga fakavae mai i te Tusi Tapu a tatou mai i te ‵kau atu ki tapuakiga ‵se mo manatu sē ‵tonu kolā e pologa ki ei a tino e tokouke.


We are to love our neighbor as ourselves. 	 E ‵tau mo tatou o a‵lofa ki ‵tou tuakoi e pelā mo ‵tou a‵lofa ki a tatou eiloa.


19, 20. (a) As we get deeper into the last days, what can we be certain that Satan will try to do? (b) What should we be determined to do? 	 19, 20. (a) Ona ko te pili atu o tatou ki te gataga, ne a mea e mautinoa i a tatou me ka taumafai a Satani o fai? (e) Se a te mea e ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne tatou ke fai?


21 God’s word gives us a sound basis for trust in Jehovah. 	 21 E tuku mai i te Muna a te Atua se fakavae mautinoa ke tali‵tonu ei tatou ki a Ieova.


How did Hannah find relief from distress? 	 Ne maua pefea ne Hana a te fakatapūga mai i te loto fanoanoa?


The next article will discuss these questions. 	 Ka sau‵tala tatou ki fesili konā i te suā mataupu.


19 Today, we have ample reasons for putting trust in Jehovah’s reminders, contained in his infallible Word, the Bible. 	 19 I aso nei, e uke a pogai e ‵tau ei o tali‵tonu tatou ki fakamasauaga a Ieova, kolā e maua i tena Muna fakatuagagina, ko te Tusi Tapu.


Paul fulfilled his personal responsibility to declare the good news, and he helped to train others for the ministry.—Acts 20:20; 1 Corinthians 9:16, 17. 	 Ne fakataunu eiloa ne Paulo tena tiute totino ke folafola atu te tala ‵lei kae fesoasoani atu foki ki te fakamasaniga o nisi tino i te galuega tenā.—Galuega 20:20; 1 Kolinito 9:16, 17.


• Why is appreciation for the ransom necessary in order to love righteousness? 	 • Kaia e aoga ei ke iloa ne tatou a te tāua o te togiola ko te mea ke fia‵fia ei tatou ki te amiotonu?


Others have waited for many years to see the salvation of Jehovah. 	 Kae ne faka‵tali a nisi tino mō te fia o tausaga ke lavea ne latou te fakaolataga a Ieova.


Is it necessary to partake of the Memorial emblems in order to be covered by Jesus’ sacrifice and receive everlasting life on earth? 	 E mata, e ‵tau o kai kae inu ki mea fakatusa o te fakamanatuga ke maua i ei a mea aogā mai te taulaga a Iesu kae ke maua foki ei te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi?


• Why did Jesus listen to those whom he taught? 	 • Kaia ne fakalogologo ei a Iesu ki tino kolā e akoako ne ia?


They try to sow discord, knowing that internal divisions are destructive. 	 E taumafai latou o fakatupu a mavae‵vaega, me e iloa ne latou a te masei o te ‵nofo mavae‵vae.


As Christians, we have the responsibility of participating in the ministry and attending Christian meetings. 	 E pelā me ne Kelisiano, e maua ne tatou te tiute ke ‵kau atu ki te galuega talai mo fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano.


It seems that everywhere we turn, we see evidence of man’s inhumanity to man. 	 Ko gasolo aka eiloa o tāua atu te fesili tenei i te kamataga o te 21 senitenali tenei.


Instead, we want Jesus to be able to say of us: “I know your deeds, and your love and faith and ministry and endurance, and that your deeds of late are more than those you did at first.” 	 I lō te fai penā, e ma‵nako tatou ke fai mai Iesu e uiga ki a tatou: “E iloa ne au au mea ne fai, mo tou alofa, mo tou fakatuanaki mo tau taviniga mo tou kufaki, kae e uke atu au mea ne fai fakamuli nei i lō au mea ne fai i aso mua.”


They may have tried to make their lives better—only to see things like war, crime, natural disasters, and sickness wreck their plans time and again. 	 Kāti ko oti ne taumafai latou o fakafaigofie aka olotou olaga—kae lavea atu faeloa a mea pelā mo taua, amioga ma‵sei, fakalavelave o te natula, mo masaki ei kolā e fakaseaoga faeloa i ei olotou palani e fai i taimi katoa.


(1 Cor. 16:2) Thus, people of all walks of life—from the very wealthy to the very poor—had a share.—Luke 21:1-4. 	 (1 Koli. 16:2) Tela la, a tino mai tulaga kese‵kese o te olaga—mai toe tino mau‵mea ke oko ki toe tino ma‵tiva —ne isi eiloa ne olotou tusaga ne fai.—Luka 21:1-4.


16 In addition, time devoted to examining God’s Word will enable us to conform our life more fully to Jehovah’s ways. 	 16 E se gata fua i konā, kafai e fakamāumāu ne tatou a taimi ke sukesuke ki te Muna a te Atua, ka mafai ei ne tatou o momea aka te fakafetaui aka o ‵tou olaga ki auala o Ieova.


The apostle Paul was inspired to write 14 books of the Bible. 	 Ne fakaosofia te apositolo ko Paulo ke tusi ne ia a tusi e 14 i te Tusi Tapu.


Why the Confusion? 	 Kaia ko ‵Numi Valevale ei a Tino?


(Matt. 24:45-47) We can save ourselves and others much anxiety and grief if we modestly make decisions only when we have been granted the authority to do so. 	 (Mataio 24:45-47) E mafai o faka‵sao a tatou mo nisi tino mai te manava‵se mo te fanoa‵noa māfai e fai ne tatou a filifiliga mo te loto maulalo māfai ne tuku mai ki a tatou te pule ke fai penā.


Daily, therefore, at school, at work, while traveling, and in the ministry, Jehovah’s people must face the spirit of the world. 	 Tela la, i aso katoa, i te akoga, i te galuega, i te taimi e faimalaga atu ei, mo te galuega talai, e ‵tau eiloa o fakafesagai atu a tino o Ieova ki te agaga o te lalolagi.


Armageddon will signal a happy beginning 	 Ka fai Amaketo mo fai se fakailoga o se kamataga fiafia


At the same time, another test case was heard in Edinburgh, Scotland. 	 I te taimi foki tenā, ne fai a te suā fono tofotofo i Edinburgh, Scotland.


(Matthew 10:5-8) To do this, of course, they had to rely on God’s power. 	 (Mataio 10:5-8) Ne ‵tau o fakalago‵lago atu latou ki te ‵mana o te Atua, ke fai eiloa ne latou te mea tenā.


How will you react if you believe that you have experienced some wrong in the congregation or in your dealings with a fellow Christian? 	 Ka saga atu pefea koe māfai e talitonu koe me ko fepaki eiloa koe mo se faifaiga ‵se i te fakapotopotoga io me se mea i te va o koe mo se taina Kelisiano?


15 This is not to say, of course, that the load of Christian discipleship is weightless. 	 15 E tonu, e se fakauiga te mea tenei, me e ‵mafa a te amoga a soko Kelisiano.


Because they have the same grateful spirit as the man who was born blind and who was healed. 	 Me ko oti ne fakaasi atu ne latou te loto fiafia tai ‵pau mo te tagata telā ne fanau mai kae ‵kivi kae ne faka‵lei aka foki.


For that matter, our own brief life span is like a breath passing our lips as a mere whisper. 	 E tonu me e fai ‵tou olaga toetoe e pelā me ko ‵pusi malie atu te manava māfai ko musumusu.


This resulted in conquest by their enemies and exile for the inhabitants of Israel and Judah. 	 Kae ne iku atu i ei ki te taua mai o olotou fili kae ne puke fakapagota ne latou a tino mai Isalaelu mo Iuta.


“The Roman people found themselves engaged almost unawares in a vast administrative experiment,” writes H. G. Wells in A History of the World, published in 1922. 	 “Ne tofotofo foki te kau Loma ki vaegā pulega kese‵kese,” ko pati a H. G. Wells i tena tusi ko te History of the World, telā ne ‵lomi i te 1922.


He said: “I am the way and the truth and the life. 	 Ana muna: “Ko au te auala, te munatonu mo te ola.


Such individuals can be found in congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world. 	 E mafai o maua atu a vaegā tino penā i fakapotopotoga o Molimau a Ieova i te lalolagi kātoa.


(John 5:1) Returning to Galilee, he prays all night for God’s guidance in choosing 12 apostles. 	 (Ioane 5:1) I tena fokiatuga ki Kalilaia, ne ‵talo a ia i te po kātoa ke maua ne ia te takitakiga a te Atua i te filifiliga o apositolo e toko 12.


(Proverbs 3:5-7) Sometimes, a certain course might seem practical from a secular point of view. 	 (Faataoto 3:5-7) I nisi taimi, kāti e mafai o foliga mai me e ‵lei atu te auala e tasi mai te kilokiloga faka-te-foitino.


It is worth the effort. 	 E aoga ‵ki ke taumafai ki ei.


Of course, do not expect your parents to judge matters perfectly when they have to give you guidelines in difficult areas, such as music, entertainment, and grooming. 	 E tonu, sa fakamoemoe koe me ka ‵lei katoatoa a fakatakitakiga kolā e tuku atu ne ou matua i vaegā mea faiga‵ta kolā e fe‵paki mo koe e pelā mo pese fakatagi‵tagi, fakafiafiaga mo teuga.


6 Early in his letter, Paul provided insight into a form of help that we might overlook. 	 6 I te kamataga o tena tusi, ne fakamatala mai ne Paulo a te vaegā fesoasoani telā kāti e mafai o fakata‵mala tatou ki ei.


7-9. (a) What reason did David have for placing his trust in God’s saving power? (b) Whom did David credit for his deliverance? 	 7-9. (a) Kaia ne talitonu katoatoa ei a Tavita ki te ‵mana fakaola o te Atua? (e) Ko oi ne fakasino atu ki ei a Tavita me ne fakasao ne Ia a ia?


Little wonder that all the soldiers of the battle lines of Israel were afraid to face him! 	 E se tioa eiloa o ma‵taku a sotia o Isalaelu ma taua atu ki a ia!


It marked a change in their lives. 	 Ne fakailoga ei se ‵fuliga i olotou olaga.


No doubt Mary found solace in her faith and in the knowledge that there will be a resurrection.* (John 5:28, 29) Such comforting thoughts, however, did not end Mary’s problems. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua me ne maua eiloa ne Malia se fakamafanafanaga ona ko tena fakatuanaki mo tena iloa e uiga ki te toetuga.* (Ioane 5:28, 29) A vaegā mafaufauga fakamafanafana penā, ne seki taofi aka ei a fakalavelave o Malia.


Why did Jesus perform this humble act?—John 13:3-5. 	 Kaia ne fai ei ne Iesu a te faifaiga loto maulalo tenei?—Ioane 13:3-5.


(1 Thessalonians 5:17; James 1:13; 2 Peter 2:9) God may allow a trial to continue, yet he will give us wisdom to deal with the situation and the strength to endure it. 	 (1 Tesalonia 5:17; Iakopo 1:13; 2 Petelu 2:9) E mafai o talia ne te Atua se tofotofoga ke tumau, kae ka tuku mai eiloa ne ia te poto ke fakafesagai atu ki te tulaga tenā mo te malosi ke kufaki i ei.


11, 12. (a) A person who is thinking about getting baptized needs to be sure of what? (b) What will help you to keep the right view of Jehovah’s arrangement of baptism? 	 11, 12. (a) Se a te mea e ‵tau o fakamautinoa aka ne se tino telā e mafaufau ke papatiso? (e) Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke maua ne tatou te kilokiloga tonu a Ieova ki te fakatokaga e uiga ki te papatisoga?


Its first fulfillment was in 537 B.C.E. when a Jewish remnant returned to their homeland from Babylonian exile. 	 Ne fai tena fakataunuga muamua i te 537 T.L.M., i te taimi ne toe ‵foki atu ei te ‵toega o tino Isalaelu ki te lotou fenua mai te ‵nofo fakapagota i Papelonia.


Jesus stayed near the town’s well to rest, but he kept alert, and he saw an opportunity to witness. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, i te taimi ne oko atu ei a ia mo ana soko ki te fa‵kai o Sukala mai tua o te sa‵saleatuga i se auala loa i te taeao, ne olo atu ana soko o ‵togi mea‵kai.


LIKE the apostle Paul, spirit-anointed Christians today have the precious prospect of receiving “the prize of the upward call of God.” 	 E PELĀ mo te apositolo ko Paulo, e maua ne Kelisiano fakaekegina ki te agaga i aso nei a te fakamoemoega tāua mō te “failoga o te kalagaga ki te lagi mai te Atua.”


To what glory may Jehovah lead us? 	 E ‵taki atu tatou ne Ieova ki te ‵malu fea?


In time, Noah was told specifically that God would destroy all flesh in a deluge. (Genesis 6:13, 17) Although Noah became “a preacher of righteousness,” it was evidently difficult for people to believe that everything around them was going to end. 	 (Kenese 6:13, 17) Kae e ui eiloa e fai a Noa e pelā me se tino telā e “folafola atu ne ia te amiotonu,” e mautinoa eiloa me faigata ‵ki ke tali‵tonu a tino me ka fakaseai a mea katoa i olotou tafa.


They would be happy to help you too. 	 Ka fia‵fia malosi latou ke fesoasoani atu ki a koe.


12 What was the reaction of the clergy? 	 12 Ne pefea a kilokiloga a takitaki lotu?


Let others know that you have resolved to maintain Jehovah’s high standards on issues of morality. 	 Fakailoa atu ki nisi tino me ko oti ne fakaiku aka ne koe ke tausi atu ki tulaga ma‵luga o Ieova i mea tau amioga.


And other seed fell upon the rocky place where it, of course, did not have much soil, and it immediately sprang up because of not having depth of soil. 	 Ne ta‵tela foki nisi fuagā saito ki te koga pa‵papa e se uke te kele i ei. Ne ‵tupu vave ake i ei ona ko te sē matolu o te kele i ei.


Pilate had little knowledge about Christ. 	 E mu‵tana fua a mea e iloa ne Pilato e uiga ki a Keliso.


That prophecy was also pointing to a delightful spiritual paradise, in line with what Paul later saw in vision. 	 Ne fakasino atu foki te valoaga tenā ki se palataiso faka-te-agaga fakafiafia, telā e fetaui ‵lei mo te fakaasiga ne lavea fakamuli ne Paulo.


(John 17:16; 18:37) When we observe the complex problems plaguing this wicked system, how thankful we are to be no part of Satan’s organization! 	 (Ioane 17:16; 18:37) Kafai e onoono tatou ki fakalavelave faiga‵ta kolā e oko mai ki te fakanofonofoga masei tenei, ko oko eiloa i te ‵tou loto fakafetai ke se fai tatou mo fai ne vaega o te fakapotopotoga a Satani!


Joseph and Mary taught their children spiritual values and the role of work 	 Ne akoako ne Iosefa mo Malia a la tama‵liki ki mea faka-te-agaga mo te manakoga ke ga‵lue malosi


3 For good reason the Bible states: “Wisdom is with the modest ones.” 	 3 E se tioa eiloa o fai mai te Tusi Tapu penei: “E sili te nofo filemu [“te agamalū,” NW].”


Since 1914, however, the Messianic Kingdom has been taking progressive steps to restore that unity and harmony. 	 Talu mai te 1914, ko oti ne fai ne te Malo faka-Mesia a faiga ke toe fakafoki mai a te filemu mo te ‵kaufakatasi tenā.


10. How does the example of King David show that it is realistic to trust in Jehovah in the face of serious illness? 	 10 E mata, se mea ‵tau ke tali‵tonu katoatoa ki a Ieova i taimi e masaki i ei?


“Making sure everyone has enough to eat is more about politics than science” 	 “A taumafaiga ke lava a mea‵kai mō tino katoa e aofia fua i ei a faifaiga fakapolitiki i lō mea fakasaienitisi”


(Ephesians 5:10, 11) Helping others to abandon the darkness and choose the light calls for courage on our part. 	 (Efeso 5:10, 11) A te fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino ke tiakina te pouliga kae ke filifili aka ki te mainaga e manakogina ei ke loto ‵toa tatou.


Some papyri, after their discovery, were exposed to excessive light or humidity, accelerating their deterioration. 	 Ne maua aka i olotou sukesukega, me nisi papyri, kafai e tuku faka‵sau atu ki tua i te mainaga io me se koga malō, e vave fakamasei i ei.


For example, two Witnesses in Australia listened respectfully to a householder who spoke very unkindly to them. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e tokolua a Molimau i Ausetalia ne fakalogo‵logo mo te āva ki se tino i te fale telā ne seki faipati faka‵lei atu ki a lāua.


Their obedience is rooted in something more fundamental and vastly more powerful, and those of the other sheep are similarly obedient because of having God’s law in their hearts. 	 E fakavae eiloa te lotou faka‵logo ki se mea telā e sili atu i te tāua kae malosi ‵ki, kae e faka‵logo foki penā a tino kolā e aofia i nisi mamoe, ona ko te mea e maua a tulafono a te Atua i olotou loto.


The address of the branch office can be found on www.jw.org. 	 E mafai o maua ne koe a te fakatuatusi o te ofisa lagolago i te www.jw.org.


1, 2. (a) What did Jehovah say would happen in our time? (b) What questions will be answered in this article? 	 1, 2. (a) Se a te mea ne ‵valo mai ne Ieova me ka tupu i ‵tou aso nei? (e) Ne a fesili ka tali aka ne tatou i te mataupu tenei?


Godly fear is noble and uplifting, not depressing or terrifying. 	 E maluga te alofa ki te Atua kae e fakamalosi loto, e se fakalotovāivāi kae fakamataku.


(1 Pet. 2:17; Col. 4:16; Jude 3) We cooperate with the holy spirit when we do our best to follow the recommendations provided.—Rev. 2:29. 	 (1 Petelu 2:17; Kolose 4:16; Iuta 3) E ga‵lue fakatasi tatou mo te agaga tapu māfai e fai ne tatou te ‵toe mea e mafai o fai ke tau‵tali atu ki manatu kolā e tuku mai.—Fakaasiga 2:29.


Baptism—A Requirement for Christians 	 Papatisoga—Se Fakatonuga mō Kelisiano


Am I ashamed to be different from others, or am I proud to stand out because of my relationship with Jehovah?’ 	 E mata, e mā au māfai e tu ‵kese, io me e fiafia au ke tu ‵kese ona ko te va o maua mo Ieova?’


Safeguarded by Loving-Kindness and Trueness 	 E Puipui ne te Alofa Kaimalie mo te Fai Mea Tonu


Preach Impartially 	 Talai e Aunoa mo te Fakailoga Tino


“Having no natural affection.” (2 Timothy 3:3) “Family violence is the dominant factor in the everyday life of communities around the world.”—Journal of the American Medical Association, magazine, United States. 	 “E se loto a‵lofa.” (2 Timoteo 3:3) “A fakasauāga i te kāiga ko te ‵toe mea lauiloa eiloa i te olaga o tino i fenua i te lalolagi kātoa.”—American Medical Association, se mekesini i te Iunaite Sitete.


In fact, Jeremiah’s strong spirituality, his love for Jehovah, and his zeal for the truth empowered him to continue prophesying. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ne maua ne Ielemia te malosi ke tumau i tena galuega fakapelofeta ona ko tena malosi i te feitu faka-te-agaga, tena alofa ki a Ieova, mo tena loto finafinau ki te mea tonu.


29 Questions From Readers 	 29 Fesili mai Tino Fai‵tau


Jesus’ disciples were told to “go” to all people. 	 Ne fakatonu atu a Iesu ki ana soko ke “olo atu” ki tino katoa.


Elihu’s words indicated what about God? 	 Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i pati a Eliu e uiga ki te Atua?


With eyes gleaming, she expressed the joy of visiting other lands for upbuilding spiritual occasions. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne ia mo te matafiafia a tena fiafia ke āsi atu ki nisi fenua ke fakamalosi aka ei a ia i te feitu faka-te-agaga i nisi taimi.


It is just receiving more attention today than it did in times past. 	 E fai fua i ei ke ‵saga atu a tino ki ei i aso nei i lō taimi mua.


What led up to the statement: “We have found the Messiah”? 	 Se a te mea ne iku atu ki te fakamatalaga tenei: “Ko oti ne maua ne māua te Mesia”?


I will give advice with my eye upon you.” There is no doubt about it: Jehovah provides the best direction. 	 E seai eiloa se fakalotolotolua e uiga ki ei: E tuku mai ne Ieova te ‵toe fakatakitakiga ‵lei.


For example, after reading an issue of the Watch Tower and a booklet published by the Bible Students, in 1882 a reader from London, England, wrote: “Please instruct me how and what to preach so as to accomplish the blessed work God wishes done.” 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, i te otiga ne faitau ki se lōmiga o te Watch Tower mo se tamā tusi kolā ne ‵lomi ne Tino A‵koga i te Tusi Tapu i te 1882, ne tusi mai se tagata mai Lonitona, Egelani: “Fakamolemole akoako mai ki a au te auala mo mea kolā e ‵tau o folafola atu ko te mea ke fakataunu i ei a te galuega telā e manako te Atua ke fai.”


Today, we experience deep joy and inner peace because we know that Jehovah is watching over us. 	 I aso nei, e maua ne tatou te fiafia lasi mo te filemu i loto i a tatou me e iloa ne tatou i a Ieova e leoleo ne ia tatou.


7 Consider an example. 	 7 Mafaufau ki se fakaakoakoga e tasi.


Before a person comes to appreciate God’s requirements, his life is patterned after the ways of the world and may be filled with some of the things Paul mentioned: “fornication, uncleanness, loose conduct, idolatry, practice of spiritism, enmities, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, contentions, divisions, sects, envies, drunken bouts, revelries, and things like these.” 	 A koi tuai o fakatāua ne se tino a mea kolā e manako ki ei te Atua, e ‵pau eiloa tena olaga mo auala o te lalolagi kae e mafai o aofia i ei a nisi mea kolā ne taku mai ne Paulo: Ko te “sulaitetapu, amio masei, mo faiga masei; ifo ki tupua, fai vailakau, fai fili, fai taua, loto masei, loto ita, manatu fakapito, finau valea, mo te fia fakamavaevae; kaisano, kona, fiafiaga o te kona, mo nisi mea katoa penei.”


Consider these experiences. 	 Ke mafau‵fau aka ki tala konei.


Bethlehem 	 Ielusalema


(Ps. 90:2) The Bible alone acquaints us with God’s activities both past and present and reveals what he will do in the future. 	 (Salamo 90:2) Ko te Tusi Tapu fua e fakaasi mai ne ia ki a tatou a mea kolā ne fai ne te Atua i taimi ko ‵teka, mea kolā e fai ne ia i te taimi nei, mo mea kolā ka fai ne ia i te taimi mai mua.


A girl may be told, ‘You remind me of your mother.’ 	 Kāti e mafai o fai atu penei ki se tamaliki fafine, ‘A koe e pelā eiloa mo tou mātua.’


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Jehovah’s Witnesses today try to live according to Scriptural principles. 	 E taumafai a Molimau a Ieova i aso nei ke ola e ‵tusa mo fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu.


“In the past, my house was full of stolen goods, but now it is free from such things; and this gives me a clean conscience. 	 “I aso mua, ne ‵fonu toku fale i kope ne kaisoa, kae ‵nei ko seai ne mea penā; kae ne tuku mai ne te mea tenā se loto lagona ‵ma.


Outline Jesus’ role as the Messiah after his ascension to heaven. 	 Ke fakamatala mai te tulaga o Iesu e pelā me ko te Mesia mai tua o tena fanakaga ki te lagi.


Although my wife and daughters were far away, I drew comfort from knowing that Maria and I had remained loyal to Jehovah. Maria and our daughters, Olga and Irina, in 1965 	 E tiga eiloa ne ‵mao ‵ki eiloa taku avaga mo aku tama fafine, ne maua ne au se fakamafanafanaga me ne tumau māua mo Maria i te fakamaoni ki a Ieova.


Many modern-day experiences give evidence that the angels are supporting our work and guiding us to those “rightly disposed for everlasting life.” 	 E fakatalitonu mai i tala e uke i aso nei me e ‵lago mai te kau agelu ki ‵tou galuega kae takitaki atu tatou ki tino kolā “e ‵tau o maua ne latou a te ola se-gata-mai.”


Low finances (See paragraph 17) 	 17. Kaia e fai ei te fafine mativa ko mate tena avaga e pelā me se fakaakoakoga ‵lei ki a tatou?


2. Why are we unable to see God with our physical eyes? 2 The Scriptures identify Jehovah as an invisible Spirit. 	 2 E fakamatala mai ne te Tusi Tapu a Ieova e pelā me se Agaga telā e se mafai o lavea.


These elders impressed upon me the need to use the Bible skillfully when handling problems or when giving encouragement.” 	 Ne fakamalosi aka au ne toeaina konei ke fakaaogā te Tusi Tapu mo te atamai i te faka‵leiga o se fakalavelave io me māfai e tuku atu a fakamalosiga.”


Selective Use of Details 	 Te Fakaaogāga o Manatu Tāua


Thus, their words were “a valueless thing.” 	 Tela la, ne fai olotou pati e pelā me ne ‘mea se aogā.’


I felt that I owed him a debt of gratitude for all that he has done for me. 	 Ne maua ne au te lagonaga me e nofo kaitalafu au ki a ia ona ko mea ‵gali katoa kolā ko oti ne fai ne ia mō au.


Their enthusiastic spirit encourages us and spurs us on in the preaching work.—Rom. 1:12. 	 E fakama‵losi aka tatou ne te lotou loto finafinau ke ‵kau atu ki te galuega talai.—Loma 1:12.


All of that can distract us, causing our spiritual vision to get out of focus. 	 E mafai ne mea katoa konā o fai tatou ke ‵saga atu ki nisi mea, kae ke sē ‵saga tonu atu ki mea faka-te-agaga.


12, 13. (a) What will help us to apply Romans 15:5? (b) How can the apostle Peter’s example and counsel help us? (c) What can you do to cultivate spirituality? 	 12, 13. (a) Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke fakagalue aka ne tatou a te Loma 15:5? (e) E mafai pefea o fesoasoani mai ki a tatou a te fakaakoakoga mo pati fakatonutonu a Petelu? (i) Se a te mea e mafai ne koe o fai ke ati aka ei tou feitu faka-te-agaga?


It is also necessary for us to “keep on knocking” to gain access to the Kingdom and enjoy its blessings, benefits, and rewards. 	 Se mea ‵lei foki ke tumau i te “tukituki atu” ke mafai o ulu atu tatou ki loto i te Malo kae maua i ei a fakamanuiaga, mea aoga, mo te taui.


Living here allows us to experience Jehovah’s help firsthand. 	 Ne fai ne te mā ‵nofo i konei ke iloa ne māua a te fesoasoani o Ieova.


Why might we need to adjust our view of strangers? 	 Kaia e manakogina ei ke ‵fuli ‵tou kilokiloga ki tino ‵fou?


They were determined to obey “God as ruler rather than men.” 	 Ne fakaiku aka mo te mautinoa ne latou ke faka‵logo ki te “Atua e pelā me ko te pule i lō tāgata.”


Well, because of being adopted as a son, he may now have the same rights as other indigenous youths—including the right to enroll in the school. 	 Ia, ona ko te mea ko oti ne saina a ia e pelā me se tama, ko maua nei ne ia a saolotoga kolā e ‵pau mo nisi talavou i te fa‵kai tenā—e aofia i ei a te saolotoga ke kau atu ki te akoga.


You may even imagine yourself there, enjoying its many blessings, caring for the earth, and joyfully welcoming back the dead. 	 Kāti e fakaataata ne koe i tou mafaufau i a koe e nofo atu i konā, e maua ne koe a fakamanuiaga i ei, e tausi ne koe te lalolagi, kae e talimālō ne koe mo te fiafia a tino kolā ka toe ola mai.


Yet, the Bible records no comment from Lazarus about his experience during that time. 	 Kae e seai ne pati a Lasalo ne fai mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te taimi tenā.


Instead, may we “trust in Jehovah with all [our] heart.”—Prov. 3:5. 	 I lō te fai penā, ke na “tali‵tonu ki te Aliki [Ieova] mo ‵tou loto kātoa.”—Faata. 3:5.


(Galatians 6:4) Even if advanced age or enfeebling illness limits our share in the preaching work, our compassionate Father, Jehovah, no doubt views us as one of those who “keep bearing much fruit.” 	 (Kalatia 6:4) Faitalia me e se uke ‵tou mea e mafai o fai i te galuega talai ona ko te olaga matua io me ko masaki, e kilo mai faeloa te ‵tou Tamana alofa ko Ieova ki a tatou e pelā me ne tino kolā e “gasolo o ‵fua malosi mai.”


How can we be remembered by Jehovah “for good”? 	 E mafai pefea o masaua tatou ne Ieova ke oko ki te “se-gata-mai”?


1, 2. What counsel is repeated concerning Jesus’ messages to the seven congregations named in Revelation? JEHOVAH’S servants must pay attention to the spirit-directed words of Jesus Christ to the seven congregations named in the Bible book of Revelation. 	 E ‵TAU mo tavini a Ieova o faka‵logo ki pati a Iesu Keliso ne fai ki fakapotopotoga e fitu kolā e fakaasi mai i te tusi ko Fakaasiga e auala i te agaga tapu.


(Job 16:2) Job might have benefited from friends to whom he could unburden himself about his problems, but these three added to Job’s confusion and intensified his feelings of frustration.—Job 19:2; 26:2. 	 (Iopu 16:2) Kāti ne mafai o aogā ki a Iopu ana taugasoa kolā ne mafai o tai fakamāmā aka ne latou te amoga o ana fakalavelave, kae ne fakalasi aka fua ne latou te ‵numi mo te fanoanoa o Iopu.—Iopu 19:2; 26:2.


How is it that Jehovah ‘takes knowledge of the righteous ones’? 	 I te auala fea e ‘tausi ei ne Ieova a tino amio‵tonu’?


Luke’s account in Acts states: “As they [Christian prophets and teachers in the congregation in Syrian Antioch] were publicly ministering to Jehovah and fasting, the holy spirit said: ‘Of all persons set Barnabas and Saul apart for me for the work to which I have called them.’ 	 E fai mai a te tala a Luka i te Galuega, penei: “Ka koi tapuaki atu latou [pelofeta Kelisiano mo faiakoga i te fakapotopotoga i Sulia i Anitioka] ki te Aliki kae fakaliki‵liki mō tapuakiga, ne fai atu ki a latou a te agaga tapu, ‘‵Tofi ake mō oku a Panapa mo Saulo, ke fai ne lāua a te galuega telā ko oti ne kalagagina ei ne au.’


How You Can Start a Bible Study 	 Te Auala e Mafai ei o Kamata ne Koe se Akoga Faka-te-Tusi Tapu


Grafting Wild Olive Branches—Why? 	 Te Faka‵pikiga o Kaula o te Olive Vao —Kaia?


16 In 1914, there were approximately 5,000 Kingdom publishers earth wide; today, each week about 5,000 new ones are baptized! 	 16 I te 1914, kāti ne nofo pelā ki te 5,000 o tino talai o te Malo i te lalolagi kātoa; i aso nei, e nofo pelā ki te 5,000 o tino ‵fou i vaiaso takitasi e papatiso!


Instead, they were giving glory to graven images, not to Jehovah God. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne tapuaki atu latou ki tupua faite kae sē ki a Ieova te Atua.


(Isaiah 35:1, 7) Rather than being blinded in dungeonlike spiritual darkness, we see the light of freedom and of God’s favor. 	 (Isaia 35:1, 7) I lō te ‵nofo atu i se ana pouli i te feitu faka-te-agaga, ko lavea nei ne tatou te mainaga o te saolotoga mo te taliaga a te Atua.


8 You are already familiar with the Bible, so you might quickly respond to some of the questions presented on those study guides. 	 8 Ona ko te mea e masani ‵lei koe mo te Tusi Tapu, kāti e mafai eiloa o tali fakavave aka ne koe a nisi fesili kolā e ‵sae aka i mataupu konā.


We may not always feel qualified as teachers. 	 • Se a te tusaga e fai ne te agaga tapu ke tuku mai te atamai ki a tatou ke fai pelā me ne faifeau?


Many times, it is the innocent who suffer. 	 I te ukega o taimi, e logo‵mae sāle a tino ‵lei.


“Loida’s Journey out of Silence” focused on dealing with cerebral palsy.—Awake!, May 8, 2000. 	 11. Kafai ko maua tatou ne se masaki, ne a mea e mafai o akai atu tatou ki ei ke maua mai ‵tou Tamana i te lagi?


Similarly, Awake! regularly strengthens our conviction that the true God exists, and it helps us learn how to defend our beliefs.—Read 1 Peter 3:15. 	 E penā foki loa, e fakamalosi aka faeloa ne te Awake! ‵tou loto tali‵tonu me e ola tonu te Atua, kae fesoasoani mai ke iloa ne tatou o ‵pulu ‵tou talitonuga.—Faitau te 1 Petelu 3:15.


We must take action in order to resist and thus protect ourselves. 	 E ‵tau o gasue‵sue tatou ko te mea ke ‵teke atu kae puipuigina foki tatou.


As told by Jukka Sylgren 	 Ne Fakamatala ne Jukka Sylgren


Bad judgment can leave deep emotional scars and create problems that may affect the rest of his life.—Eccl. 11:10. 	 A te faiga o fakaikuga ‵se e mafai o iku atu ki pa‵kiaga i mea tau lagonaga kae momea aka fua i ei a te uke o fakalavelave kolā e mafai o pokotia i ei a te ‵toega o tena olaga.—Failauga 11:10.


Who, then, will be the subjects of this Kingdom? 	 Kae, ko oi la ka ‵nofo mai lalo i te Malo tenei?


Perhaps he hoped that this would anger Nehemiah so much that he would leave the building work and come to defend himself. 	 Kāti ne mafaufau a ia me ka kaitaua malosi a Neemia kae fai ei ke tiakina ne ia te galuega kae saga atu fua o puipui a ia.


Does it really matter what you believe? 	 E mata, e tāua ki a koe a ou talitonuga?


(1 Tim. 6:9, 10) How can they avoid this? 	 (1 Timoteo 6:9, 10) E mafai pefea o ‵kalo keatea latou mai i ei?


Who of us can claim to be untouched by warfare, poverty, or racism? 	 Ko oi i a tatou e se logo‵mae i taua, mativa, io me ko te fakailoga tino?


Will you accept Jehovah’s invitation to walk with him and gain the eternal blessings he has in store for those who do? 	 E mata, ka talia ne koe a te ‵kamiga a Ieova ke sa‵sale fakatasi mo ia ke maua ne koe a fakamanuiaga e uke kolā e seai se gataga ki ei mō latou kolā e talia ne latou a tena ‵kamiga?


We use our time here to “get a firm hold on the real life,” everlasting life in God’s new world. 	 E fakaaogā ne tatou ‵tou taimi ke “maua . . . te ola telā ko te ola tonu,” ko te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi fou a te Atua.


How is it that we condemn such verbal attacks?—Isaiah 54:17. 	 I se auala fea e taku fakamasei ei ne tatou a vaegā losiga ‵se penā?—Isaia 54:17.


Looking at events in the lives of King David and the apostle Peter, we can note two such weaknesses—lack of self-control and fear of man. 	 Kafai e ‵kilo tatou ki mea ne ‵tupu ki olaga o te tupu ko Tavita mo te apositolo ko Petelu, e lavea ne tatou i ei a feitu e lua e vāivāi ei lāua—ko te se lava o te loto pulea mo te mataku ki tino.


What criteria should we use? 	 Ne a fakatakitakiga e ‵tau o fakaaogā ne tatou?


As the lead singer of a popular band, Esa was well on his way toward becoming a rock star. 	 E pelā me se tino usuusu i se potukau ta‵ta, ko pili fua o fai a Esa mo fai se tino takutakua i te usuusu.


A first-time visitor to Africa was intrigued by the sight of a man standing bolt upright at the side of the road. 	 Ne seki ‵kemo eiloa a mata o se tino i tena āsiga muamua ki Afelika i te laveaga ne ia a te tino telā ne takatūtū fua i tafa o te auala.


He also made them in his image, with the ability to imitate his love.—Read Genesis 1:27; 2:18, 24. 	 Ne faite foki ne ia latou ki tena fakatusa, ke mafai o fakaakoako ki tena alofa.—Faitau te Kenese 1:27; 2:18, 24.


I find joy in my ministry, and I am spiritually stronger now. 	 Ko fiafia malosi au ki taku galuega talai, kae ko malosi atu foki nei au i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


3 Many people profess to worship God, but their conduct does not conform to the standards set forth in his inspired Word. 	 3 E fai mai a te tokoukega o tino me e tapuaki atu latou ki te Atua, kae e se fetaui eiloa olotou faifaiga mo fakatakitakiga kolā e fakaasi mai i loto i tena Muna fakaosofia.


How do we know that we should take seriously our worship of Jehovah? 	 E iloa pefea ne tatou me e ‵tau o fakatāua ne tatou a te ‵tou tapuakiga ki a Ieova?


They must pursue holiness and remain physically and spiritually clean.—2 Corinthians 7:1; 1 Peter 1:15, 16. 	 E ‵tau o faka‵malu latou kae tumau i te ‵ma i te feitu faka-te-foitino mo te feitu faka-te-agaga.—2 Kolinito 7:1; 1 Petelu 1:15, 16.


How will a quick temper affect me? 	 E pokotia pefea au i te ita vave?


(Genesis 2:7) Adam was perfect in body and mind, and he did not have to get sick or die. 	 (Kenese 2:7) Ne ‵lei katoatoa te foitino mo te mafaufau o Atamu, kae ne seki ‵tau o masaki io me mate a ia.


If this man were not from God, he could do nothing at all.” 	 Moi se vau mai te Atua te tagata tenā, e se mafai ne ia o fai se mea e tasi.”


(Acts 1:6-8) By means of the Kingdom-preaching work, people throughout the earth would have an opportunity to learn about the ransom and become subjects of God’s Kingdom. 	 (Galu. 1:6-8) E auala i te galuega talai o te Malo, ne mafai o maua ne tino i te lalolagi kātoa a te avanoaga ke tauloto e uiga ki te togiola kae fai pelā me ne tino e ‵nofo mai lalo i te Malo o te Atua.


(Gal. 5:22, 23) Today, displaying such qualities, rather than producing “the works of the flesh,” may not be popular. 	 (Kalatia 5:22, 23) I aso nei, a te fakaasiatuga o uiga penā, i lō te fakamalosiakaga o ‘manakoga o te foitino,’ ko se lauiloa eiloa.


“All his [Jacob’s] sons and daughters came to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. ‘No,’ he said, ‘in mourning will I go down to the grave to my son.’ 	 “Ne o‵mai katoa ana tama tāgata mo tama fāfine [a Iakopo] o faka‵lei tena loto, kae ne seki talia ne ia ke o‵mai o fakamafanafana a ia, muna a ia, ‘Au e tagi fanoanoa faeloa, ke oko foki eiloa ki te taimi e fanaifo ei au ki te lalolagi o tino ‵mate.’


(Galatians 6:16) But whether we are anointed Christians or their dedicated companions, we are secure in God’s “secret place.” 	 (Kalatia 6:16) Faitalia me fai tatou e pelā me ne Kelisiano fakaekegina io me ne taugasoa tukugina atu, ka tokagamalie eiloa tatou i te “tausiga a Ia.”


“He stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him: ‘I want to. Be made clean.’ 	 Ne “‵kapa atu ei tena lima o fakapatele atu ki a ia kae fai atu, ‘Au e loto ke ‵ma koe!’


Furthermore, the loud music often attracts troublemakers, strangers who simply come uninvited. 	 Kae ona ko te logoā o pese, ko fakapili‵pili mai ei a tino faka‵tupu fakalavelave, ko tino fakaa‵tea kolā ne seki ‵kami.


What has occurred among God’s people after natural disasters? 	 Se a te mea ne tupu i va o tino o te Atua mai tua o fakalavelave o te natula?


The angel Gabriel appeared to her and said that she was “highly favored” by God and that she would give birth to the Son of God. 	 Ne fakasae atu te agelu ko Kapilielu ki tou fafine kae fai atu me i te Atua “ko oti ne fakamanuia atu” ki a ia kae ka fanau mai ne ia te Tama a te Atua.


In contrast, the world in general is “lying in the power of the wicked one.” (1 John 5:19) Christians come to belong to Jehovah when they make an acceptable dedication of themselves to him in prayer. 	 E ‵kese mai i ei, a te lalolagi kātoa “ko i lalo i te pule a te tino masei.” (1 Ioane 5:19) E o Ieova a Kelisiano māfai ko fai ne latou se tukuatuga telā e talia ne ia i se ‵talo.


18 How Can You Choose a Good Bible Translation? 	 PESE: 7, 65. IULAI 14-20, 2008


It might also mean discarding a magazine or finding a new set of friends—those who love God and who may be able to help us. (Proverbs 13:20) Whatever tempts us to sin, we are wise if we determinedly turn our back on it.—Romans 12:9. 	 Kāti e fakauiga foki i ei ki te ‵pei keatea o se mekesini io me ko te ‵salaga o nisi taugasoa ‵fou—ko tino kolā e a‵lofa ki te Atua kae e mafai o fesoasoani mai ki a tatou.


Eve repeated God’s clear command that one specific tree was not to be touched, on pain of death. 	 Ne taku atu ne Eva a te fakatonuga manino a te Atua me e tasi fua te lakau e se ‵tau o ‵kai lāua ki ei, me i a lāua ma ‵mate.


By no means! 	 Ikai!


4 Even now, we enjoy certain aspects of our inheritance. 	 4 E fia‵fia foki nei tatou ki nisi vaega o ‵tou tofi.


In answer to Asa’s heartfelt prayer, God gave Asa a complete victory, annihilating the Ethiopian army. 	 I te ‵tali atu ki te ‵talo a Asa telā ne fai mo te loto kātoa, ne tuku atu ne te Atua ki a Asa a te manumalo katoatoa, kae ne ‵ta katoa ne latou te kautau Aitiope.


Jehovah promised to bless Abraham’s seed and said that they would take possession of the gate of their enemies. 	 Ne tauto a Ieova ke fakamanuia ne ia a te fanau a Apelaamo kae fai atu me ka manumalo faeloa latou māfai e taua mo olotou fili.


APPROACHABLE AND AVAILABLE 	 E UIGA FAIGOFIE KAE AVANOA


(1 John 2:1, 2; 3:6) It is the course of wisdom to bear in mind that Jehovah will continue to show loving-kindness, or loyal love, toward us only if we remain faithful to him.—2 Samuel 22:26. 	 (1 Ioane 2:1, 2; 3:6) Se faiga poto ke masaua me ka fakaasi faeloa mai ne Ieova tena alofa atafai, io me ko te alofa fakamaoni, māfai e tumau tatou i te fakamaoni ki a ia.—2 Samuelu 22:26.


They have also recited them in family groups and as individuals, in good times and in bad. 	 E fakafoki‵foki fakatasi foki ne latou a mea konā i olotou kāiga io me ko tino taki tokotasi, i taimi ‵lei mo taimi se ‵lei.


My only regret is that I did not begin earlier.” 	 E salamo fua au me ne seki na fai ne au i aso mua.”


(Galatians 5:19-21, 24, 25) What qualities does God’s active force produce in those who live and walk by spirit? 	 (Kalatia 5:19-21, 24, 25) Ne a uiga kolā e fakamāfua aka ne te malosi galue o te Atua i tino kolā e ola e ‵tusa mo te takitakiga a te agaga?


(Matt. 26:63-66) Pilate found in him “nothing deserving of death,” but because the Jews charged him also with sedition, Pilate “surrendered Jesus to their will.” 	 (Mataio 26:63-66) Ne iloa ne Pilato me i a Iesu e “seai sena mea masei ne fai, e ‵tau ei o mate,” kae ona ko te mea ne ‵losi atu eiloa te kau Iutaia me ne ‵teke atu a ia ki te malo, ne tuku atu ei ne Pilato a Iesu “e pelā eiloa mo te lotou manako.”


Keep the hope alive in your family 	 Tausi te fakamoemoega ke ola i loto i tou kāiga


When did this happen? 	 Ne tupu anafea a te mea tenei?


Consider three common challenges and how Bible principles can help you to meet them.* 	 Ke mafau‵fau ki tulaga faiga‵ta masani e tolu mo te auala e fesoasoani mai ei a te Tusi Tapu.*


I treasured up what I clearly understood and tried to apply it in my life. 	 Ne fakatāua ne au a mea kolā ne malamalama tonu au i ei kae taumafai o fakagalue a mea konā i toku olaga.


They were in “deep poverty,” yet they begged for the privilege of helping with the project at hand. 	 E ui eiloa ne “ma‵tiva malosi” latou, ne fakamolemole atu latou ke mafai o fesoasoani atu latou ki te galuega telā ko fai.


(Luke 11:11-13) Let us pray with such confidence and always remember that faithful servants of God can be “made mighty” with power through his spirit. 	 (Luka 11:11-13) Ke na ‵talo atu tatou mo te vaegā loto talitonu penā kae ke masaua faeloa me ko tavini fakamaoni a te Atua e mafai o “fakamalosigina” e auala i te ‵mana mai i tena agaga.


Holy spirit can strengthen you to fight temptation and overcome harmful habits. 	 E mafai o fakamalosi ne te agaga tapu a koe ke taua atu ki tofotofoga kae manumalo i faifaiga fakama‵taku.


Well-meaning friends and relatives may say things that are painful or even incorrect in your case: ‘She was no good for you anyway’ or ‘God hates divorce.’* For good reason, the Bible advises: “Do not give your heart to all the words that people may speak.” 	 E mafai o fai mai ne taugasoa mo kāiga ‵lei a pati faka‵mae loto io me e se ‵tonu: ‘E ‵lei foki me e masei fua tou fafine’ io me ‘E takalialia a te Atua ki te ‵talaga o avaga.’* Se mea ‵lei ke polopoloki mai penei te Tusi Tapu: “Sa saga sāle ki mea katoa e faipatigina ne tino.”


God’s Son, Jesus Christ, taught his followers to pray for God’s will to be done. 	 A te Tama a te Atua, ko Iesu Keliso, ne akoako ne ia ana soko ke ‵talo atu ke fai te loto o te Atua.


19 When we gather to observe the Memorial of Jesus’ death on Thursday, April 5, 2012, these Bible teachings will be on our minds. 	 19 Ka ‵mau eiloa a akoakoga konei mai te Tusi Tapu i ‵tou mafaufau māfai ko fakamanatu ne tatou te Fakamanatuga o te mate o Iesu i te Aso Fa, po 5 o Apelila, 2012.


(Matt. 24:46; 25:10, 19, 27) To what time do these four instances of Jesus’ coming refer? 	 (Mataio 24:46; 25:10, 19, 27) A mau e fa konei e uiga ki te vau o Iesu e fakasino atu ki te taimi fea?


(Matt. 6:33) How can we show that we believe this promise? 	 (Mataio 6:33) E fakaasi atu pefea ne tatou te ‵tou tali‵tonu ki te folafolaga tenei?


(Rev. 20:6) For countless millions more, it will mean benefiting from Christ’s Kingdom rule in an earthly paradise. 	 (Fakaasiga 20:6) Kae mō te fia miliona kolā e se mafai o lau aka, ka maua ne latou a mea aoga mai te pulega a te Malo o Keliso i se lalolagi palataiso.