He writes: “One man has faith to eat everything, but the man who is weak eats vegetables.” 	 Ne tusi atu a ia: “A te tino fakatuanaki, e mafai o kai ki so se mea; ka ko te tino telā e vāivāi i te fakatuanaki, e kai faeloa ki lakau ‵tupu o te laukele.”


So when the day of their massacre finally arrives, not the Jews, but those seeking to harm them are killed. 	 Telā la, i te okoatuga ki te aso ne ‵tau ei o tamate a tino Iutaia, e se ko latou ne tamate kae ko latou fua kolā ne taumafai o tamate latou.


Why could Judah not escape woe? 	 Kaia ne seki mafai ei o sao a Iuta i te fakalavelave ka oko atu?


And to that end keep awake with all constancy and with supplication in behalf of all the holy ones.” 	 Ona ko te feitu tenei, ke matapulapula koutou, kae sā loto vāivāi; ‵talo faeloa mo Kelisiano katoa.”


WEEK OF OCTOBER 24-30, 2016 	 TE VAIASO I A OKETOPA 24-30, 2016


How was the foretold rulership of the Messiah fulfilled? 	 Ne fakataunu pefea te pulega fakatupu a te Mesia telā ko leva ne ‵valo mai?


What was that? 	 Se a te mea tenā?


The apostle Peter confirmed this when he said: “Throw all your anxiety upon him, because he cares for you.” (1 Pet. 5:7) It matters to Jehovah what happens to us. 	 Ne fakapa‵tonu mai ne te apositolo ko Petelu te manatu tenei i ana pati: “Fakaeke katoa ki luga i a ia a mea e manava‵se ei koutou, me e atafai atu eiloa ki a koutou.” (1 Petelu 5:7) E tāua ‵ki eiloa ki a Ieova a mea kolā e ‵tupu ki a tatou.


When Moses was 80, he was privileged to carry Joseph’s bones up out of the land of Egypt. 	 I te taimi ko 80 ei tausaga o Mose, ne maua ne ia te tauliaga ke ave ne ia a ivi o Iosefa keatea mo Aikupito.


The work of the Kohathite Levites brought them into close proximity with the sacred ark of the covenant and the furnishings of the tabernacle. 	 A te galuega a te kāiga o Koate mai te matakāiga o Levi ne fai ei ke ga‵lue latou i tafa o te pusa o te feagaiga ‵malu mo te fakatokaga faka‵lei o te faleie tapu.


(Isaiah 60:2; 2 Corinthians 4:6; Ephesians 5:8-11; 6:12) Those who choose the light can say with the psalmist: “Jehovah is my light and my salvation. Of whom shall I be in fear?” 	 (Isaia 60:2; 2 Kolinito 4:6; Efeso 5:8-11; 6:12) A tino kolā e filifili ne latou te mainaga e mafai o fai atu fakatasi mo te fai-salamo: “A [Ieova] ko toku mainaga mo toku fakaolataga; e seai se tino e mataku au i ei.”


(Deut. 17:18, 19) The apostles realized that reading the Scriptures and meditating on them was essential for their ministry. 	 (Teu. 17:18, 19) Ne iloa ne te kau apositolo me i te faitau ki te Tusi Tapu kae mafaufau ‵loto e uiga ki ei ne aoga eiloa ki te lotou galuega talai.


What are you doing here?” 	 Kaia ko vau ei koe?”


You could use the time on that day for increased Bible study. 	 E mafai ne koe o fakaaogā te taimi i te aso tenā ke sukesuke ki nisi mea aka mai i te Tusi Tapu.


(Galatians 5:17-21) If you observe people of questionable morals speaking in tongues, you might rightly wonder, ‘Would it not be inconsistent—even misleading—for God’s holy spirit to be bestowed on individuals who persistently engage in conduct that God’s own Word condemns?’ 	 (Kalatia 5:17-21) Kafai e onoono koe ki tino amio ma‵sei e faipati ki ‵gana valevale, e ‵tau eiloa o fesili ifo koe, ‘E mata, e sē se faiga tumau—io me se mea fakaloiloi—ke tuku atu te agaga tapu o te Atua ki tino kolā e tumau eiloa i te faiga o amioga kolā e taku fakamasei ne te Muna eiloa a te Atua?’


4 Read Luke 16:1-9. 	 4 Faitau te Luka 16:1-9.


Have no fear; you are worth more than many sparrows.” 	 Tela la, sa ma‵taku, me e sili atu eiloa te taua o koutou i manu fo‵liki e uke!”


The prophet Isaiah foretold that “in the final part of the days,” people of all nations would flock to Jehovah’s elevated place of true worship. 	 Ne ‵valo mai te pelofeta ko Isaia me “i aso mai mua nei,” io me ko aso fakaoti konei, ka ua‵lolo atu a tino mai fenua katoa ki te koga tapuaki tonu telā ka fakamaluga aka.


As children grow a little older, however, they may be less inclined to join in singing Kingdom songs. 	 Kafai ko ‵tupu aka o mā‵tua a tamaliki, kāti ka se ‵pau te lotou fia‵fia ke usu a pese o te Malo o te Atua.


For example, after they had endured a dreadful beating and were thrown into prison, in “the middle of the night, [they] were praying and praising God with song.” 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, i te ‵otiga ne ‵kini lāua i taimi e uke kae ‵pei atu ki loto i te falepuipui, “kāti ko te valuapo, ne ‵talo kae usu ne [lāua] a pese o tavaega ki te Atua.”


It led them to look in full confidence to God’s Word, the Bible, for guidance in making decisions. 	 Ne takitaki atu ei latou ke tali‵tonu ki te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu, e aunoa mo te fakalotolotolua ki ei i te faiga o olotou filifiliga.


The dung of sacrificial animals was supposed to be carried outside the camp and burned. 	 Ne ‵tau o ave keatea a fekau o manu kolā e ofo atu mo fai a taulaga ki tua o te fa‵kai kae ‵sunu.


What had become of his dreams? 	 Ne a nisi fakamoemoega o ia?


(Acts 14:21; 2 Cor. 3:2, 3) Still, he did not succeed in moving many Jews to become true worshippers. 	 (Galu. 14:21; 2 Koli. 3:2, 3) Kae ui i ei, ne seki manuia ana taumafaiga ke fai a te tokoukega o tino Iutaia mo fai ne tino tapuaki ‵tonu.


(Romans 6:23) Observance of the Lord’s Evening Meal reminds us of the great love shown by both Jehovah and his Son in connection with Jesus’ sacrificial death. 	 (Loma 6:23) A te fakamanatuga o te ‵Kaiga a te Aliki i te Afiafi e fakamasaua mai i ei ki a tatou a te lasi o te a‵lofa o Ieova mo tena Tama e auala i te mate o Iesu.


• What are some outstanding principles that Moses was taught and that also apply to us? 	 • Ne a nisi akoakoga fakavae kae fakaofoofogia kolā ne akoako atu ki a Mose kae kolā e aogā foki ki a tatou i aso nei?


16 Paul also helps us to understand that those with an earthly hope do not partake of the Memorial emblems. He said to anointed Christians: “For as often as you eat this loaf and drink this cup, you keep proclaiming the death of the Lord, until he arrives.” (1 Cor. 11:26) When does the Lord ‘arrive’? 	 16 E fesoasoani mai foki a Paulo ke malamalama tatou me i tino kolā e maua te fakamoemoega i te lalolagi e se ‵kai kae inu i te Fakamanatuga. Ne fai atu a ia ki Kelisiano fakaekegina: “Me ko te otou ‵kai sāle ki te falaoa tenei kae inu ki te ipu, e folafola atu ei ne koutou te mate o te Aliki ke oko ki tena oko mai.” (1 Kolinito 11:26) Se a te taimi e “oko mai” ei te Aliki?


(Romans 1:9) Yes, the preaching of the good news is not only a public service to those who hear it but also an act of worship to Jehovah God. 	 (Loma 1:9) E tonu, a te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei e se se taviniga fua mō tino katoa kolā e lagona ne latou kae se faifaiga foki o te tapuakiga ki a Ieova te Atua.


When the Bible does not give us a specific law, how can we know what would please Jehovah? 	 Kafai ko sē taku tonu mai i te Tusi Tapu se tulafono mautinoa, e mafai pefea o iloa ne tatou a te mea telā e fakafiafia ki a Ieova?


Obedience brings happy relations in the family, at the workplace, and with Jehovah 	 E aumai ne te faka‵logo a fesokotakiga fakafia‵fia i loto i te kaiga, i te galuega, e pelā foki mo Ieova


15 As a Christian minister, Paul set an outstanding example for us in yet another way. 	 15 E pelā me se Kelisiano talai, ne tuku mai ne Paulo se fakaakoakoga tafasili i te ‵lei mō tatou i se isi auala.


While the two women talk and eat, the child runs around in the restaurant, dropping cookies on the floor and crushing them underfoot. 	 A koi kai‵kai kae sau‵tala a fāfine konei, ne teletele valevale te tamaliki i loto i te fale‵kai, laku tatelatela atu a masikeke ki te fola kae lakalaka ne ia.


Why is Abraham so highly regarded? 	 Kaia e tāua ‵ki ei a Apelaamo?


Many who take that important step are young people—some not yet in their teens. 	 A te tokoukega kolā e papatiso ne tama‵liki—nisi o latou koi fo‵liki.


How did God’s firstborn Son describe how he felt about working beside his Father? 	 Ne fakamatala mai pefea ne te Tama toekimua a te Atua ana lagonaga e uiga ki te ga‵lue fakatasi mo tena Tamana?


In the Bible, we find information available nowhere else. 	 I te Tusi Tapu, e maua i ei ne tatou a fakamatalaga kolā e seai aka foki se koga e maua i ei.


He started working as a teacher in a secondary school, but he could not receive his salary for nearly one year until the paperwork was final. 	 Ne kamata o galue tou tagata e pelā me se faiakoga, kae ko tai kātoa te tausaga e seki ai eiloa se peofuga o ia.


When they arrive at the memorial tomb—a cave with a stone lying against its opening—Jesus declares: “Take the stone away.” 	 I te taimi ne oko atu ei latou ki te tānuga—ko te ana telā ne pono ki se fatu—ne fai atu a Iesu penei: “Ave keatea te fatu!”


They store most of the oxygen they need in their muscles. 	 E tausi ne latou a te lasiga o te okesene telā e manakogina i olotou ‵kano.


(Job 32:2) Still, he remained faithful through it all. 	 (Iopu 32:2) Kae ne tumau eiloa tena fakamaoni i mea katoa konā.


Sadly, children have been hurt or even killed for failing to obey. 	 Se mea fakafanoanoa me ko oti ne pa‵kia io me ‵mate a nisi tama‵liki ona ko te fakata‵mala o faka‵logo.


Yet, that restoration took place on a relatively small scale. Can you imagine what some—even the enemies of God’s people—are saying now that they see the amazing growth, prosperity, and forward movement of Jehovah’s servants in modern times? 	 E mata, e mafai o fakaataata i tou mafaufau a mea kolā e fai atu nei ne nisi tino—ke oko foki eiloa ki fili o tino o te Atua—me e lavea ne latou se gasoloakaga fakaofoofogia, te malosi, mo te olo ki mua o tavini a Ieova i aso nei?


What happened because the Israelites murmured? 	 Ke Faka‵mao Mai te Muimui


“I Am Willing to Go” (Rebekah), No. 3 	 “Au e Manako o Fano” (Rebeka), Napa 3


How has Satan made clever use of false religion in misleading people, and heeding what warning will help us to avoid being misled? 	 Ne fakaaoga pefea ne Satani mo te poto a lotu ‵se ke takitaki ‵se ei a tino, kae ka fesoasoani mai pefea a te fakalogo ke mo a ma takitaki‵segina tatou?


Still, we must cooperate with him, acting in harmony with God’s will, to receive the blessing.—Hag. 2:18, 19. 	 Kae e ‵tau o ‵kau fakatasi tatou mo ia, gasue‵sue e ‵tusa mo te loto o te Atua, ke maua ei ne tatou a te fakamanuiaga.—Hakai 2:18, 19.


(Hebrews 5:14) We give proof of maturity by training our perceptive powers. 	 (Epelu 5:14) E fakatalitonu atu ne tatou ‵tou ma‵tua ‵lei mai te fakamasaniga faka‵lei o te malosi o ‵tou mafaufau.


(Philippians 2:5) In other words, if we are truly to act like Christ, we must first learn to think and feel like him, that is, to the best of our ability as imperfect humans. 	 (Filipi 2:5, NW) Ko tena uiga, kafai e ma‵nako tatou ke amio pelā mo Keliso, e ‵tau o fakamasani muamua tatou ki ana manatu mo lagonaga, e ‵tusa loa mo te mea telā e mafai ne tatou o fai e pelā me ne tino sē ‵lei katoatoa.


Therefore, it is impossible to determine the length of his absence. 	 Telā la, e se mafai o iloa a te leva o tena galoga.


THROUGHOUT history, millions of people have believed that they would eventually leave the earth and go to heaven. 	 KO LEVA ne tali‵tonu te fia miliona o tino me ka tiakina fakamuli ne latou te lalolagi kae olo atu ki te lagi.


However, godly justice can also involve salvation for deserving ones. 	 Kae, e mafai o aofia i te fai mea tonu o te Atua a te faka‵saoga o tino loto ‵lei.


Do I understand the importance of rejecting occult influences, or do I downplay these dangers? 	 E mata, e malamalama au i te tāua ke ‵teke atu ki faifaiga faivailakau, io me e onoono eiloa au ki mea fakama‵taku konei?


How will Christ make his presence manifest during the first phase of the “great tribulation”? 	 E fakaasi mai pefea ne Keliso a tena fakatasi mai i te vaega muamua o te ‘fakalavelave lasi’?


I have often pondered: ‘Why did I fall away?’ 	 Ne masani sāle o mafaufau au, penei: ‘Kaia ne tō atu ei au keatea?’


Then, in the middle of the night, suddenly an earthquake shook the prison and opened its doors. 	 Kae i te valuapo, ne poko fakavave se mafuie kae galulu te fakavae o te falepuipui kae ma‵tala ana mataloa.


• What benefits will be reaped by us and others if we do not “return evil for evil”? 	 • Ne a mea aogā ka maua ne tatou mo nisi tino māfai e ‘se taui atu ne tatou te masei ki te masei’?


That judgment lies in the future and belongs to the one Jehovah has appointed, Jesus Christ. 	 Ka fai a te fakamasinoga ne te tino telā ne filifili aka ne Ieova, ko Iesu Keliso, i se taimi pili mai mua nei.


The plane crossed a major road and crashed into a cargo depot. 	 Ne tele atu te vakalele ki te suā feitu o se auala lasi kae ne ‵tui ki se fale kakō.


Rather, he will “bring to ruin those ruining the earth.”—Revelation 11:18. 	 I lō te fai penā, ka ‘fakamasei ne ia latou kolā e fakamasei ne latou te lalolagi.’—Fakaasiga 11:18.


14. Why did Israel and Judah deserve punishment? 	 14 Ne fakamatala mai ne Ieova a te pogai ne ‵tau ei o fakasala ana tino i aso mua.


Copper: As mentioned, IUDs seem to make it difficult for sperm to survive passing through the uterus to reach an egg. 	 Kopa: E pelā mo te mea ne taku atu, e foliga mai me e fakafaigata ne IUD a manu o te tagata ke tumau i te ola māfai ko fanatu i loto i te moegatama ke oko atu ki te fuamoa.


To illustrate: When a child first learns to ride a bicycle, a parent usually holds the bicycle to steady it. 	 Ke fai se fakatusa: I te taimi muamua e tauloto ei se tamaliki ke iloa o tele i te pasika ta ki vae, e masani eiloa o taofi ne se mātua a te pasika ke tu faka‵lei.


(Read 1 Peter 4:7.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Petelu 4:7.)


(Deuteronomy 30:19, 20) One scholar puts it this way: “There is no handle on the outside of the door of the human heart. It must be opened from within.” 	 (Teutelonome 30:19, 20) E iloilo ne Ieova a te fia piliona o loto i te lalolagi tenei, o salasala ki tino taki tokotasi kolā e ‵sala atu ki a ia.


To keep the budget in check, some have found it necessary to cut back in some areas. 	 Ko te mea ke fakagalue a te fakataugā tupe tenā, ne lavea aka ne nisi tino me se mea ‵lei ke mo a ma fakamāumāu a tupe e uke ki nisi mea.


The Bible plainly says: “Woe to those who are getting up early in the morning that they may seek just intoxicating liquor, who are lingering till late in the evening darkness so that wine itself inflames them!” 	 E fakaasi manino mai te Tusi Tapu, penei: “A koutou ko malaia! A koutou e ala ‵malu o inu kava, kae e inu faeloa koutou i te afiafi kātoa ke ko‵nā koutou.”


Do you take full advantage of all the provisions made through the faithful and discreet slave class?—Matthew 24:45-47. 	 E mata, e fakaaogā katoatoa ne koe a mea katoa kolā ko oti ne tuku mai ne te tavini poto kae fakamaoni?—Mataio 24:45-47.


They are demanding, selfish, and opinionated, believing that their personal “rights” and preferences must be accommodated at all costs. 	 E ma‵nako faeloa latou ki mea, e uiga kaiū, kae mafaufau me e ‵tonu eiloa olotou manatu, ona ko te tali‵tonu me i olotou “saolotoga” totino mo mea kolā e fia‵fia latou ki ei e ‵tau eiloa o fakataunu faitalia a mea ma‵sei e mafai o iku mai i ei.


In time, though, pride and false reasoning began to govern his decisions. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne kamata o pule atu ki ana fakaikuga a te fakamatamata mo manatu sē ‵tonu.


She was angry with the woman and wanted to quit. 	 Ne kaitaua tou fafine ki tena pule kae ne manako o tiaki tena galuega.


“Have Tender Affection for One Another” 	 “Ke Fakatau A‵lofa Koutou”


The good news is that forgiveness through the redeeming value of Jesus’ sacrifice is possible if we sincerely repent of our sins and leave them. 	 A te fakamagaloga o agasala e auala i te tāua o te taulaga a Iesu e fai e pelā me se tala ‵lei māfai e sala‵mo tonu tatou ki ‵tou agasala kae sē toe fai ne tatou.


(Mark 14:50, 66-72) How did Jesus help them to progress despite intense pressure from their peers? 	 (Maleko 14:50, 66-72) Ne fesoasoani atu pefea a Iesu ki ana soko ke ga‵solo ki mua faitalia a fakatauemuga mai nisi tino?


(Job 15:15, 16; 22:3) That is a lie that Jesus vigorously contested; God considers each one of us precious. 	 (Iopu 15:15, 16; 22:3) A te mea tenā se loi telā ne ‵teke katoatoa atu a Iesu ki ei; e fakatāua malosi eiloa ne te Atua a tatou taki tokotasi.


It was located in the eastern part of the region called Eden. 	 Ne tu i te feitu ki saegala o te koga e igoa ki a Etena.


How might you discipline yourself when it comes to spending money? 	 E pule faka‵lei atu koe pefea ki a koe eiloa māfai ko mafaufau koe ki te fakamāumāuga o au tupe?


The psalmist David exclaimed: “Happy is the people whose God is Jehovah!” 	 Ne taku ‵tonu mai te faisalamo ko Tavita: “Ke amutia io me fia‵fia a tino kolā e fai mō latou te Atua [ko Ieova]!”


Later, Jesus became a preacher and devoted himself to his ministry to the extent of sacrificing personal comforts. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne fai a Iesu e pelā me se tino talai loto finafinau kae ne tuku katoatoa atu tena loto ki tena galuega ke oko ki tena sē saga atu ki ana manakoga totino.


There was a “director of the feast,” certainly a responsible fellow believer. 	 Ne isi se “pule o te ‵kaiga,” telā se taina talitonu eiloa.


Why So Much Deception Today? 	 Kaia ko Lauiloa ei a Takolekolega ‵Loi i Aso Nei?


(1 Corinthians 5:11-13) Surely you do not want overdrinking to ruin your health and disrupt your family life.—Proverbs 23:20, 21, 29-35. 	 (1 Kolinito 5:11-13) E mautinoa eiloa me e se manako koe ke fakamasei tou malosi kae fakamakosu tou kāiga ne te inu valea.—Faataoto 23:20, 21, 29-35.


No mere human could either foretell such events or arrange for Jesus to experience them. 	 E seai se tino e mafai o ‵valo mai io me fakatoka ne ia ke ‵tupu a mea konā i te olaga o Iesu.


(Exodus 33:20) But Jehovah was so real to him that it was as if he saw Him. 	 (Esoto 33:20) Kae ne fai eiloa a Ieova e pelā me se tino tonu ki a ia telā ne mafaufau ei a ia me ko oti ne lavea ne ia te Atua.


IN A prayer to God, the psalmist asks: “Will your loving-kindness be declared in the burial place itself, your faithfulness in the place of destruction?” 	 I SE ‵talo ki te Atua, ne fakamolemole atu te faisalamo: “E a, e takutaku ne tino ‵mate tou alofa tumau i olotou tanuga, io me ko tou fakamaoni i te koga o te malaia?”


Centuries later, Jehovah set up something far greater than the temple. 	 I senitenali fakamuli, ne fai foki ne Ieova se galuega lasi atu ki te faletapu.


If you were raised by Christian parents, do you recall how you felt when you became convinced that what you were learning about Jehovah was the truth and you decided to live in harmony with it?—Rom. 12:2. 	 Kafai ne puti aka koe ne mātua Kelisiano, e masaua ne koe ou lagonaga i te taimi ne talitonu ei koe me i au mea ne tauloto e uiga ki a Ieova ko te munatonu eiloa, kae fakaiku aka ne koe ke ola e ‵tusa mo mea konā?—Loma 12:2.


6 Since having heartfelt respect is a key to showing honor, we should never lose sight of the Scriptural reasons we have for respecting all our brothers. 	 6 Ona ko te mauaga o te fakaaloalo mai te loto ko te kī ke fakaasi atu ei a te āva ki nisi tino, e se ‵tau lele eiloa o puli i a tatou a pogai faka-te-Tusi Tapu ko maua ne tatou ke fakaasi atu ei a te fakaaloalo ki ‵tou taina katoa.


1 ANALYZE THE SCENE.—READ GENESIS 39:1-12. 	 1 ILOILO AKA TE TALA.—FAITAU TE KENESE 39:1-12.


(Jeremiah 17:9, Holman Christian Standard Bible) Thus, we might deceive ourselves into believing that we are tolerant of people of all types. 	 (Ielemia 17:9, Tusi Tapu Tuvalu) Tela la, e mafai o fakaloiloi ne tatou a tatou eiloa mai te talitonu me e talia ne tatou a vaegā tino kese‵kese katoa.


“Do Not Put Out the Fire of the Spirit” 	 “Sa Tamate te Afi o te Agaga”


The Snare of Materialism 	 Te Malei ko te Fia Maumea


“I thought that I could handle being around young people of the world without being affected by them,” he lamented. 	 Ne fai mai a ia, penei: “Ne mafaufau au me mafai fua ne au o fakatasitasi mo tino o te lalolagi kae ke se aofia au i olotou amioga.”


As worshippers of Jehovah, we must continually make a self-examination to determine whether we are measuring up to his righteous standards. 	 E pelā me ne tino tapuaki ki a Ieova, e ‵tau o iloilo faeloa ne tatou a tatou eiloa, ke onoono aka me e tumau tatou i ana tulaga amio‵tonu io me ikai.


But now, at last, by meditating on this gift of the ransom, I began to feel loved by Jehovah.” 	 Kae nei la, mai te mafaufau ‵loto ki te meaalofa tenei ko te togiola, ne kamata o lavea atu me e alofagina eiloa au ne Ieova.”


The following answer is reprinted from the issue of June 15, 2000. 	 A te tali tenei ko ia telā ne ‵lomi i te ‵lomiga o te Watchtower i a Iuni 15, 2000.


Consider the following scenario: A person is seeking to borrow money in connection with his business plans and offers you a large profit if you lend him funds. 	 Ke mafaufau ki ata konei: E ‵sala atu se tino ke kaitalafu ne tupe ke kamata ki ei tena pisinisi kae e ofo ne ia ki a koe se pasene lasi ‵ki māfai e kaitalafu ne ia au tupe.


If an Israelite was too poor to offer a lamb or a goat as a sacrifice, he could offer instead two turtledoves or two pigeons. 	 Kafai se tino Isalaelu e mativa malosi kae se mafai o ofo mai se mamoe io me se kouti mo fai se taulaga, e mafai ne ia o ofo mai se avā lupe io me ne tamā lupe e lua.


8. (a) In what sense was Jesus offered up beginning in 29 C.E.? (b) What special relationship did Jesus enjoy with Jehovah throughout the course of his ministry on earth? 	 8. (a) I te feitu fea ne kamata ei te ofoatuga o Iesu i te 29 T.A.? (e) Se a te fesokotakiga fakapito telā ne maua ne Iesu mo Ieova i te taimi o tena taviniga i te lalolagi nei?


• A lack of natural affection 	 • Ko te sē lava o te loto alofa


The clergy are especially at fault. 	 E ‵tau o ‵losi malosi atu ki faifeau.


However, such optimism has to be based on fact, not just on wishful thinking. 	 Kae e ‵tau o fakavae te vaegā fiafia tenā ki manatu ‵tonu, kae e se ko mafaufauga fua.


25:9—What is significant about drawing the sandal off and spitting in the face of a man who refused to perform brother-in-law marriage? 	 25:9—Kaia e tāua ei ke tapale keatea a te taka e tasi kae puaki atu a mata o se tagata telā e ita ma avaga ki te avaga o tena taina telā ko mate?


After more than five years, Ella was interrogated again. 	 Ko oti atu a tausaga e lima kae ne toe fai atu a fesili tofotofo ki a Ela.


Today, God’s people are likewise delivering a warning message to all who will listen. 	 I aso nei, e fakailoa atu foki ne tino o te Atua se fekau tai ‵pau ki tino katoa kolā ka faka‵logo mai.


(2 Chron. 36:15-17; Neh. 9:28-30) If, as some Bible scholars suggest, the composer of Psalm 111 lived after Israel returned from exile in Babylon, he had further reason to praise Jehovah for His loyalty and power. 	 (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 36:15-17; Neemia 9:28-30) E pelā mo mau a nisi tino ‵poto i te Tusi Tapu, ne ola a te tino ne ‵fatu ne ia te Salamo e 111 i te taimi ko oti ne ‵foki mai ei te kau Isalaelu mai te ‵nofo fakapagotaga i Papelonia, kae uke a pogai ke ‵viki atu ei a ia ki a Ieova mō tena fakamaoni mo tena ‵mana.


“We became gentle in the midst of you, as when a nursing mother cherishes her own children,” wrote Paul to the congregation in Thessalonica. (1 Thessalonians 2:7) In many lands today, mothers have a legal obligation to care for their children. 	 Ne tusi atu penei a Paulo ki te fakapotopotoga i Tesalonia: “Kae ne ga‵lue eiloa matou mo te loto a‵lofa i te tou fakatasiga, e pela eiloa mo te alofa o te matua manafai e tausi ana tamaliki.” (1 Tesalonia 2:7) I nisi fenua e uke i aso nei, e isi ne tulafono e fakatonu atu ki matua ke tausi faka‵lei olotou tama‵liki.


To remain in the light, we must continue to manifest humility and meekness. 	 Ke tumau i te mainaga, e ‵tau o tumau tatou i te fakaasi atu o te loto maulalo mo te agamalū.


□ What is God’s purpose for the earth and for mankind? 	 □ Se a te fuafuaga a te Atua e uiga ki te lalolagi mo tino katoa?


14 Under some circumstances, it would be inappropriate to have fellowship with certain people. 	 14 I nisi fakanofonofoga, e se ‵tau o ‵kau fakatasi tatou mo nisi tino.


(Matt. 4:12-16) In Galilee, Jesus gave his thought-provoking Sermon on the Mount, chose his apostles, performed his first miracle, and likely appeared to some 500 disciples after his resurrection. 	 (Mataio 4:12-16) Ne fai ne Iesu a tena Lauga takutakua i luga i te Mauga i Kalilaia, ne filifili ne ia ana apositolo i konā, fai tena vavega muamua, kae kāti ne fakasae atu ki ana soko e toko 500 i konā mai tua o tena toetuga.


How might we reach more people in our congregation territory? 	 E mafai pefea o oko atu tatou ki tino e tokouke i te koga talai a te ‵tou fakapotopotoga?


Indeed, it can grow stronger over time. 	 Kae e mautinoa eiloa me ka gasolo aka eiloa o malosi i te gasologa o taimi.


(1 Peter 5:8) What will protect us from being deceived by the outward appearance of Satan’s system? 	 (1 Petelu 5:8) Se a te mea e puipui ei tatou mai te takitaki ‵se ne foliga i tua o te fakanofonofoga a Satani?


Use Your Time Wisely 	 Fakaaogā Faka‵lei Ou Taimi


He has not delegated the hearing of prayers. 	 Ne seki tuku atu ne ia te tofiga ko te fakalogologo ki ‵talo ki nisi tino.


He found ways to talk to people in various settings.—Matthew 9:9; Luke 19:1-10; John 4:6-15. 	 Ne maua ne ia a auala ke faipati atu ki tino i koga kese‵kese.—Mataio 9:9; Luka 19:1-10; Ioane 4:6-15.


In another instance, Jesus encountered “a man blind from birth” and healed him. 	 I te suā taimi, ne fetaui a Iesu mo se “tagata telā ne fanau mai e ‵kivi” kae faka‵lei aka ei ne ia.


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11 Once we have learned about the prize, we have to work diligently to keep our eyes focused on it because we could lose sight of it. 	 11 Kafai ko iloa ne tatou a mea e uiga ki te failoga, e ‵tau o ga‵lue malosi tatou ke ‵kilo atu faeloa ki ei me e mafai o galo mai i ‵tou mata.


“Sin Entered Into the World” 	 “Ne Oko Mai te Agasala ki te Lalolagi”


As Jesus took his last breath, he cried out: “Father, into your hands I entrust my spirit.”—Luke 23:46. 	 I tena toe mānavaga eiloa, ne fai atu a Iesu, penei: “Toku Tamana, ko tuku atu ne au toku agaga ki ou lima!”—Luka 23:46.


You need to sit down with your spouse and discuss the matter. 	 E ‵tau o saga‵saga fakatasi koulua mo tau avaga kae sau‵tala ki te fakalavelave.


Seeing the spiritual progress of our children has been a blessing.” 	 A te lavea atu o te ga‵solo ki mua o mā tamaliki i te feitu faka-te-agaga ne fai pelā me se fakamanuiaga.”


Starting in that year, “the faithful and discreet slave” appointed a service director in each congregation to supervise field service activities. 	 I te tausaga eiloa tenā, ne filifili aka ne te “tavini fakamaoni kae poto,” se tino pule i te galuega talai i fakapotopotoga takitasi ke takitaki ne ia a te faiga o te galuega talai.


(1 Cor. 15:45) But the course of each of the two perfect men has led to very different results. 	 (1 Kolinito 15:45) A ko auala o tagata ‵lei katoatoa konei ne iku atu ki ikuga kese‵kese.


The previously mentioned encyclopedia notes: “We learn or absorb, as if by osmosis, the attitudes of those with whom we are closely associated.” 	 E tai ‵pau te manatu tenei ne fakaasi mai ne te Tusi Tapu i te fia afe tausaga ko ‵teka: “Kauga ki tino poto kae ka poto foki koe.


Now, is it possible for such landmarks as rivers to change over the course of dozens of centuries? 	 Nei la, e mata, e mafai o ‵fuli a fakailoga i luga i te fenua pelā mo vaitafe i te fia o senitenali?


11 When we contemplate the physical universe, we realize that Jehovah has great power. 	 11 Kafai e mafaufau tatou ki te iunivesi, e iloa ei ne tatou me e ma‵losi atu a te mana o Ieova.


Joseph knew God’s standard for marriage—one man for one woman, the two being “one flesh.” 	 Ne iloa ‵lei ne Iosefa a tulaga o te Atua e uiga ki te fakaipoipoga—te tagata e tokotasi mo te fafine e tokotasi, e tuku fakatasi laua “ko tasi ei laua.”


Youths, Make It Your Choice to Serve Jehovah 	 Talavou, Filifili ke Tavini Atu ki a Ieova


Many problems and misunderstandings can be reduced or eliminated by being open, honest, and kind in our communication. 	 E uke a fakalavelave e mafai o fakaseai io me fakafeoloolo aka i te fai‵pati ki te mea tonu kae fesokotaki atu mo te atafai.


• How did Jesus serve as an example for wives, and what benefits may result from following his example? 	 • Ne tuku mai pefea ne Iesu se fakaakoakoga ‵lei mō fāfine a‵vaga, kae ne a mea aogā e maua mai te tau‵tali atu ki tena fakaakoakoga?


We can never pay back to God the huge debt we have accumulated because of transgressing against him. 	 E se mafai lele eiloa ne tatou o ‵togi atu ki te Atua a ‵tou kaitalafu ona ko te uke o ‵tou mea ‵se e fai ki a ia.


The preceding article focused on the questions why? and where? 	 Ne fakaasi mai i te mataupu muamua me kaia? kae tefea? foki te koga e ‵tau o fai i ei te galuega.


Or even worse, perhaps one of your parents abused you verbally or physically. 	 Io me sili atu i ei, kāti se tokotasi mai ou mātua ne fakalogo‵mae atu e auala i ana pati mo faifaiga.


Jehovah God is very much interested in people who come to him: “O if only you would actually pay attention to my commandments! 	 E saga malosi mai a Ieova te Atua ki tino kolā e olo atu ki a ia: “Moi ne faka‵logo mai eiloa koutou ki aku fakatonuga, e penei a fakamanuiaga mo koutou e ‵tafe eiloa pelā me se vaitafe telā e se mafai o ‵masa pakupaku!


18 Mercy is a blend of many good qualities. 	 18 A te alofa ‵nau e aofia i ei a uiga e uke.


Is it wrong to pronounce God’s name? 	 E mata, se mea masei ke takutaku te igoa o te Atua?


This sets the stage for considering Revelation chapter 21. 	 Tenā ko toka ei ke ‵saga atu tatou ki te Fakaasiga mataupu e 21.


(Read Proverbs 10:12; 1 Peter 4:8.) 	 (Faitau te Faataoto 10:12; 1 Petelu 4:8.)


We will never know all there is to know about him. 	 Ka sē mafai lele o iloa katoa ne māua a mea e uiga ki a ia.


Here the phrase is linked to geographical growth. 	 E fakauiga te fuaiupu tenā ki te gasoloakaga o uke a koga e talai i ei.


He provided another in these: “No one has love greater than this, that someone should surrender his soul in behalf of his friends.” 	 Ne tuku mai ne ia te suā tali i pati konei: “A te alofa tafasili e ‵tau o fakaasi ne te tino, ko te tuku atu o tona ola e sui ei a ola o ona taugasoa.”


Take special note of the Scriptural reasoning used to reach the conclusions presented. 	 Ke mafaufau faka‵lei ki pogai faka-te-Tusi Tapu kolā ne fakaaogā ke maua ei a fakamatalaga ki mataupu konā.


We too are a minority in the world, but that does not dismay us. 	 E mu‵tana foki tatou i te lalolagi nei, kae e se fakaloto vāivāi mai ki a tatou te manatu tenā.


Yet, she remained respectful and composed. 	 Kae ne tumau a ia i ana uiga āva kae filemu.


“The faithful and discreet slave”: A small group of anointed brothers who are directly involved in preparing and dispensing spiritual food during Christ’s presence. 	 “Te tavini fakamaoni kae poto”: Se potukau foliki o taina fakaekegina kolā ne aofia tonu i te fakatokaga mo te fakasoaga o mea‵kai faka-te-agaga i te taimi o te fakatasi mai o Keliso.


But their endurance is richly rewarded. 	 Kae e maua ne latou a fakamanuiaga e uke ona ko te lotou loto kufaki.


I immediately started to attend meetings at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ne kamata o kau atu au ki fakatasiga i te Fale Tapuaki o Molimau a Ieova.


Poverty cannot be measured solely in monetary terms. 	 E se mafai o iloa atu ne tatou te lasi o te mativa o se tino mai te uke o ana tupe e maua.


Jehovah, however, does not force us to obey him. 	 Kae e se faimālō ne Ieova tatou ke faka‵logo ki a ia.


The vast majority of Christians, however, imitate Jesus. 	 Kae ko te ukega o Kelisiano, e fakaakoako atu latou ki a Iesu.


Not the family head but the firstborn son of the household died as a result of the tenth plague. 	 E se ko te ulu o te kāiga e tamate i te sefulu o mala tenā, kae ko te tama tagata matua i te kāiga.


“The little one himself will become a thousand, and the small one a mighty nation.”—ISAIAH 60:22. 	 “Ka fai te tino foliki mo fai te tokoafe, kae ko te tamā tino ka fai mo fai se fenua malosi.”—ISAIA 60:22, NW.


Thereafter he became a corrupting influence on other spirit creatures, so that by the time of Noah, prior to the Flood, a large number of them joined Satan in rebellion against God.—Genesis 6:2, footnote; 2 Peter 2:4. 	 Fakamuli ifo ne faka‵pisi atu ne ia ana amioga ma‵sei ki nisi agaga. Tela la, i aso o Noa, a koi tuai o poko mai te Lolo, ne ‵kau atu a agelu e tokouke ki a Satani i tena ‵tekeatuga ki te Atua.—Kenese 6:2; 2 Petelu 2:4.


Jesus said: “Everyone that hears these sayings of mine and does them will be likened to a discreet man, who built his house upon the rock-mass.” 	 Ana muna: “So se tino e fakalogo ki aku muna kae fai ne ia, e fakatusa ne au ki se tino poto telā ne faite tena fale i luga i te kaupapa.”


Present-Day Parallels 	 Mea e Tai ‵Pau i Aso Nei


(Matthew 24:45-47) Yes, there would be a “slave” who had been assigned to provide spiritual food, a “slave” who would be both faithful and discreet. 	 (Mataio 24:45-47) E tonu, e isi loa se “tavini” telā ko oti ne ‵tofi aka ke fakasoa atu ne ia a meakai faka-te-agaga, se “tavini” telā e fakamaoni kae poto foki.


In so doing, we please Jehovah God, “whose will is that all sorts of men should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth.” (1 Timothy 2:3, 4) We can thus find joy in helping others to have the law of the Christ written in their hearts. 	 Kafai e fai penā, e fakafiafia ei ne tatou a Ieova te Atua, “telā e manako a ia ke ola tino katoa, ka ke iloa foki ne latou te munatonu.” (1 Timoteo 2:3, 4) Ko mafai ei o maua ne tatou te fiafia i te fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino ke tusi foki te tulafono a Keliso i olotou loto.


That helped to move you to dedicate your life to God and to ‘live no longer for yourself, but for him who died for you.’ 	 Ne fesoasoani atu te mea tenā ke tuku atu tou olaga ki te Atua kae ‘ke se toe ola mō koe eiloa, kae mō ia telā ne mate mō koe.’


Joseph, however, is called “a good and righteous man.” 	 Kae ko Iosefa ne taku ki se “tagata ‵lei kae amiotonu.”


What prompted Dominus Iesus? 	 Se a te mea ne fakamalosi aka ei te Dominus Iesus?


“I remembered the example of Joseph,” David said. 	 “Ne masaua eiloa ne au te fakaakoakoga a Iosefa,” ko pati a Tavita.


(Eccl. 9:11) Even so, Jehovah expects us to persevere with some decisions though we may encounter trials. 	 (Failauga 9:11, NW) E se gata i ei, e fakamoemoe eiloa a Ieova ke fakatumau a nisi filifiliga faitalia me e mafai o fakafesagai tatou mo fakalavelave.


Study together Bible-based articles from The Watchtower and Awake! that pertain to marriage. 	 Ke suke‵suke fakatasi ki mataupu faka-te-Tusi Tapu mai Te Faleleoleo Maluga mo te Awake! kolā e faipati ki mea tau fakaipoipoga.


I had never seen that before. 	 E seki lavea aka eiloa ne au te mea tenā muamua.


(Revelation 12:17) In this warfare, he uses humans who knowingly or unknowingly serve his ends. 	 (Fakaasiga 12:17) I te taua tenei e fakaaogā sāle ne ia a tino kolā e tau‵tali tonu atu ki a ia mo tino kolā e se maina i ana togafiti.


Anointed ones and their Christian associates are quick to avoid and reject apostate ideas. 	 E ‵teke fakavave atu a te kau fakaekegina mo olotou taugasoa Kelisiano ki manatu o aposetate.


The Bible leaves unnamed some who were good and some who were bad. 	 E se taku mai a igoa o nisi tino ‵lei mo nisi tino ma‵sei i loto i te Tusi Tapu.


Granted, no one could have stopped Hurricane Katrina, for example. 	 E tonu, e seai se tino ne mafai o taofi aka ne ia te alikeni, ko Katrina.


Jehovah does not want any honesthearted people to be destroyed. 	 E se manako a Ieova ke fakaseai so se tino loto fakamaoni.


(Psalm 110:1; Acts 2:34, 35) However, since his enthronement as King of God’s Kingdom in 1914, he is going forth “conquering and to complete his conquest.” 	 (Salamo 110:1; Galuega 2:34, 35) Kae talu mai te taimi ne ‵tofi aka ei a ia e pelā me ko te Tupu o te Malo o te Atua i te 1914, ko gasuesue a ia “ke manumalo kae ke fakakātoa tena manumaloga.”


28 Life in Bible Times—The Farmer 	 E tauto a te Kelisiano papatiso ke fakamuamua ne ia te Atua i tena olaga.


For detailed discussions of marriage, see chapters 10 and 11 of the book “Keep Yourselves in God’s Love.” 	 Ke maua a fakamatalaga likiliki e uiga ki te avaga, ke onoono ki mataupu e 10 mo te 11 o te tusi ko te “Ke Tumau i te Alofa o te Atua.”


(Numbers 11:4-6; 14:2-4; 21:5; 25:1-3; 1 Corinthians 10:6-11) Jehovah could justifiably have exterminated his people, but instead he exercised long-suffering.—Numbers 14:11-21. 	 (Numela 11:4-6; 14:2-4; 21:5; 25:1-3; 1 Kolinito 10:6-11) E uke ‵ki a pogai ne mafai eiloa o fakaseai atu ne Ieova ana tino, kae i lō te fai penā, ne fakaasi atu ne ia te kufaki.—Numela 14:11-21.


What helped Andrew, Peter, James, and John to adjust their priorities regarding sharing in the preaching work and making a living? 	 Ne a mea ne fesoasoani atu ki a Anitelea, Petelu, Iakopo, mo Ioane ke fai a fakama‵fuliga ki mea e ‵tau o fakamuamua ne latou e uiga ki te faiga o te galuega talai e pelā foki mo te tausiga o te olaga?


Our heavenly Father gives “good things to those asking him.” 	 E tuku mai eiloa ne te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi a “mea ‵lei ki tino kolā e akai atu ki a ia?”


At the end of the creative period involving our globe, everything was “very good.” 	 I te fakaotiga o te vaitaimi ne faite ei a mea katoa e aofia i ei ‵tou lalolagi, ne “fiafia malosi” te Atua ki ana mea katoa ne faite.


Then he adds: “Though for a little while at present, if it must be, you have been grieved by various trials.” (1 Pet. 1:1-6) Note the word “various.” 	 Ne fakaopoopo mai a ia: “Se mea ‵tau ke fanoa‵noa koutou i ne mo taimi, ona ko te uke o vaegā tofotofoga valevale, e puapuagatia ei koutou.” (1 Petelu 1:1-6) Ne fakaaoga ne Petelu a te pati e tasi i te ‵gana tonu telā ne ‵fuli mai ei.


He said, “Go for it!” 	 Kae fai mai a ia, “Ke na fai eiloa au penā!”


End of the World, 1/1 	 Te Gataga o te Lalolagi, 1/1


But Jesus warned that sometimes “a man’s enemies will be persons of his own household.” 	 Kae ne fakailoa mai ne Iesu me i nisi taimi “a fili o te tino ko tino eiloa o tena kāiga tonu.”


Ahasuerus knows what needs to be done. 	 Ne iloa ne Asuelu a te mea e ‵tau o fai.


But values held in common are even more important for a marital union to endure and to produce happiness. 	 Kae e sili atu i te tāua ko talitonuga kolā e ‵pau, me ka fai i ei te fakaipoipoga ke tumau kae fakafiafia atu.


Every day, we see proof of his goodness.” 	 E lavea faeloa ne māua i aso katoa a fakamaoniga o tena aga‵lei.”


(John 5:19, 30) Jesus’ humility and obedience drew people of honest heart to him and helped to make him a compassionate and gracious teacher. 	 (Ioa. 5:19, 30) Ne fai ne te loto maulalo mo te fakalogo o Iesu ke fakapili‵pili atu a tino loto ‵lei ki a ia kae ne fesoasoani atu te mea tenā ke fai a ia mo faiakoga atafai kae gali.


6, 7. How was God’s rule of Israel characterized? 	 6, 7. Ne fai pefea te pulega a te Atua ki luga i Isalaelu?


15 Jesus posed the intriguing question: “When the Son of man arrives, will he really find this faith on the earth?” 	 15 Ne fakasae aka ne Iesu te fesili tāua tenei: “Kafai e oko mai te Tama a te tagata, e a, e maua ne ia te fakatuanaki tenei i te lalolagi?”


That was not a major problem, however, because spiritual “older men” were appointed in each of the local congregations on Crete, as elsewhere. 	 Kae ne seki fai te mea tenā mo fai se fakalavelave lasi, ona ko te mea ne ‵tofi aka a ‘tāgata ma‵tua ‵lei’ i te feitu faka-te-agaga i fakapotopotoga takitasi i Keleta, penā foki loa mo nisi koga.


Still, even if you belong to the latter group, it is possible for you to learn to convey your thoughts in a pleasant manner, to communicate effectively. 	 E tiga i ei, kafai e se apo malosi koe i ei, e mafai eiloa o iloa ne koe o fakaasi atu ou manatu i se auala ‵lei, ke fesokotaki atu ei i se auala magoi.


(Proverbs 20:18) Naturally, with each effort, you develop more expertise and skill, ultimately contributing to your success. 	 (Faataoto 20:18) E pelā mo te masani, i taumafaiga takitasi ka maua ei ne koe a atamai mo poto ‵fou, kae ka fakaopoopo atu fakamuli i ei ki tou manuia.


Her son, Renato, was on the plane. 	 A tena tama tagata, ko Renato se pasese e tokotasi i te vakalele tenā.


God is not blinded by sentimentality. 	 E se ‵kese a faifaiga a te Atua ona ko te alofa valea.


Like Jesus, they honor the downtrodden and neglected by visiting them in their homes, offering to teach them God’s Word. 	 E pelā mo Iesu, e fakaaloalo latou ki tino māfatia mo tino fatauvā mai te āsi atu ki a latou i olotou fale, kae ne ofo atu ke akoako atu ki a latou a te Muna a te Atua.


Another reward was on the way, though. 	 Kae ne toe maua foki ne māua se suā taui.


Set Your Heart on Spiritual Treasures 	 Tuku Atu Tou Loto ki Koloa Faka-te-Agaga


Sunday \ Saturday 	 Aso Sa \ Aso Ono


How are my personal study habits? 	 E pefea aku faifaiga i aku sukesukega totino?


Remember the illustration about your remarkable friend. 	 Masaua la te tala fakatusa e uiga ki tou taugasoa apo.


Mere words cannot convey the overwhelming feelings of shock, disbelief, numbness, and despair that can result from such tragic, unexpected losses. 	 E se mafai ne pati o fakamatala atu a lagonaga sē ‵lei o te poi masei, te sē talitonu, te mū o te foitino, mo te loto fanoanoa telā e mafai o iku mai i vaegā fakalavelave ‵tupu fakafuasei penā.


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Day and night, watchmen were stationed on the walls and at the gates. 	 I te ao pelā foki mo te po kātoa, e tu sale se tino ke leoleo ne ia a ‵pui mo te mataloa o te ‵pui.


This means that all the dead in Sheol, our loved ones included, will come back to life. 	 Ko tena uiga, a tino ‵mate katoa i Seoli io me i loto i tānuga, e aofia i ei ‵tou tino pele, ka toe ola mai.


What about now? 	 Kae e a la i te taimi nei?


The textbook says: “A reasoning manner encourages discussion, gives people something to think about later, and leaves the way open for future conversations. 	 E fai mai te tusi tenā, penei: “E fakamalosi aka ne fakasakosakoga ‵lei a sau‵talaga, e tuku atu ki tino se manatu ke mafau‵fau fakamuli ki ei, kae tuku mai foki i ei te avanoaga mō nisi sau‵talaga.


(James 2:13) The context of these inspired words tells us some ways in which we can practice mercy. 	 (Iakopo 2:13) E fakaasi mai i pati fakaosofia konei a nisi auala e mafai o fakaasi atu ei ne tatou te alofa ‵nau.


When the flight attendant saw the badge with the words “Let God’s Kingdom Come!” he said to the brother, “Yes, let it come—we have to talk some more about this.” 	 I te laveaga ne te tino galue o te vakalele a te pine mo pati i ei “Ke Oko Mai te Malo o te Atua!” ne fai atu tou tagata ki te taina, “Ao, fai ke oko mai—e ‵tau ke fai‵pati tāua ki nisi mea e uke e uiga ki te mea tenei.”


He referred to it as “the re-creation.”—Matthew 19:28. 	 Ne faipati a ia ki ei e pelā me ko “te lalolagi fou.”—Mataio 19:28.


Be Peaceable and Long-Suffering 	 Ke Filemu Kae Kufaki


What did Obadiah do that demonstrated his courage? 	 19 E fai‵tau tatou penei: “I te taimi ne ‵ta ei ne Iesepela a pelofeta a te Aliki, ka ko Opetaia ne puke ne ia e toko-selau o faka‵muni i loto i ana, i vaega e lua, e taki tinolima i te vaega e tasi.


Where there is no Bible law, how can we find out what Jehovah would want us to do in a certain situation? 	 Kafai e seai se tulafono mautinoa i te Tusi Tapu, e mafai pefea o iloa ne tatou a te mea e manako a Ieova ke fai ne tatou i nisi tulaga?


That insight led to several clarifications.* 	 Ne iku atu a te mainaga tenā ki te faiga o nāi fakatonutonuga.*


(Mark 12:31) So he left the prosperous city of Monterrey, where he worked in a bank and enjoyed a comfortable lifestyle, and he moved to a small town. Essly 	 (Male. 12:31) Ne tiakina ne tou tagata te fa‵kai maumea o Monterrey, telā ne galue ei a ia i se pagike kae maua foki ne ia se olaga nofogamalie i ei, kae fanatu o nofo i se tamā fa‵kai foliki.


Looking intently at Jesus calls for following his example. 	 A te kilo mo te faka‵toka atu ki a Iesu e manakogina i ei ke tau‵tali atu ki tena fakaakoakoga.


For instance, we will not disobey a command of God just to keep peace with man. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e se mafai o sē faka‵logo eiloa tatou ki se tulafono a te Atua ko te mea ke tausi fua ne tatou te filemu mo nisi tino.


8 There will be associate rulers with Christ Jesus in God’s heavenly Kingdom. 	 8 Ka isi ne tino kolā ka pule fakatasi mo Keliso Iesu i te Malo faka-te-lagi o te Atua.


Aaron and Stephanie 	 Aaron mo Stephanie


If our marriage is threatened, let us pray intensely, scrutinize our motives honestly, consider the Scriptures carefully, and seek the spiritual assistance of the elders. 	 Kafai ko fakamataku a tulaga o ‵tou avaga, ke na ‵talo atu tatou mo te loto kātoa, iloilo aka mo te fakamaoni a ‵tou lagonaga, mafaufau faka‵lei ki fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu, kae ‵sala atu ki se fesoasoani faka-te-agaga mai toeaina.


The unfaithful people of Judah and Jerusalem as well as the oppressive inhabitants of Babylon and Egypt all faced ‘days of Jehovah’ when they experienced the execution of Jehovah’s judgments. 	 Ne oko atu ki tino sē fakamaoni katoa o Iuta mo Ielusalema e pelā foki mo tino amio fakasauā o Papelonia mo Aikupito, a te ‘aso o Ieova,’ i taimi ne fakaoko atu ei ne Ieova tena fakasalaga ki a latou.


Their number increased as additional spiritual Israelites were brought in. 	 Ne gasolo aka o lasi te lotou aofaki i te taimi ne ‵kau atu ei a nisi tino Isalaelu faka-te-agaga.


(Romans 1:15, 16) He had the right attitude and was eager to carry out his ministry. 	 (Loma 1:15, 16) Ne ‵lei tena faka‵tauga kae ne toaga eiloa a ia ke fakataunu faka‵lei tena galuega.


16 Many of God’s servants today work long hours to care for the basic necessities of their families. 	 16 E tokouke a tavini a te Atua i aso nei e ga‵lue i se taimi leva ko te mea ke maua a mea kolā e manakogina ne olotou kāiga.


• How can we “seek meekness”? 	 • E mafai pefea o ‘loto maulalo’ tatou?


She had been in a coffee shop, and hours later she realized that she had left her wallet behind. 	 Ne nofo atu a ia i se koga inu kōfe kae i nai itula mai tua ifo, ne iloa aka ne ia me ne tiakina ne ia tena pausi tupe i te koga tenā.


6 Jesus, our Exemplar, thrived on God’s Word. 	 6 Ne maua ne Iesu, te ‵tou Fakaakoakoga Sili, a te malosi mai te Muna a te Atua.


Vision of the Earthly Resurrection 	 Fakaasiga o te Toetuga ki te Lalolagi


“The Ancient of Days.” 	 “A ia telā e ola ki te se gata mai.”


The uncertainty of where his next meal would come from or where he would live apparently did not sit well with the scribe, for there is no indication that he became a follower of Christ.—Matt. 8:19, 20. 	 Kāti ne manavase a ia me ka maua i fea ana meakai io me ko te koga ka nofo a ia i ei, me e seai se mea e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu me ne fai a ia pelā me se tokotasi o soko o Keliso.—Mataio 8:19, 20.


(Num. 20:24) A serious sin indeed! 	 (Nume. 20:24) A te mea tenei se matugā agasala matagā eiloa!


If any Jews were already avoiding the use of God’s name during the time of Jesus’ ministry, Jesus would certainly not have followed their tradition. 	 Kafai ne ‵kalo keatea so se tino Iutaia mai i te fakaaogaga o te igoa o te Atua i te taimi ne fai ei te taviniga a Iesu, e mautinoa eiloa me ne seki tautali atu a Iesu ki te lotou tuu tenā.


Just as he “feeds” himself, a husband ought to be a good provider for his wife—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. 	 E pelā eiloa mo te “fagai” ne ia a ia eiloa, e ‵tau o fai se avaga tagata mo fai se tino ‵lei i te tausi atu ki tena avaga—i te feitu faka-te-foitino, feitu tau lagonaga, mo te feitu faka-te-agaga.


• Jehovah carried on what unbelievable “activity” in the time of Habakkuk? 	 Tenā foki loa tau fesili?


8, 9. (a) What does the word “amen” mean, and why is Jesus called “the Amen”? (b) How did Jesus fulfill his role as “the Amen”? 	 8, 9. (a) Se a te uiga o te pati ko te “amene,” kae kaia ne taku ei a Iesu ko “te Amene”? (e) Ne fakataunu pefea ne Iesu tena tulaga e pelā me ko “te Amene”?


However, several questions arise: How does ‘the spirit search into the deep things of God’? 	 Kae e ‵sae aka ei a nai fesili: E fakaasi mai pefea ne ‘te agaga a fuafuaga ‵loto a te Atua’?


What a reunion that was! 	 Ko tafaga la te gali me ko toe mafai o ‵kau fakatasi matou!


But this would not be easy. 	 Kae ne seki faigofie a te mea tenei.


A Christian minister visiting her home understood the remark, for the woman had a beautiful garden. 	 Ne malamalama se tuagane Kelisiano telā ne āsi atu ki tena fale i ana pati konā, me ne gali ‵ki eiloa tena fatoaga.


He feels compassion for them. 	 Ne alofa malosi a ia ki a latou.


Many of us can recite Galatians 5:22, 23 by heart. 	 A te tokoukega o tatou ko mafai fua o taku atu a pati i te Kalatia 5:22, 23 e pelā me se mea tauloto.


Obsession with health care could also lead us to try to impose on others our personal opinions regarding the value of some diet, therapy, or food supplement. 	 A te saga malosi atu ki te mea tenā e mafai foki o takitaki ei tatou ke faimālō atu ki nisi tino a ‵tou manatu totino e uiga ki te aoga o vaega togafiti kese‵kese.


Moreover, in view of concerns you may have about health, finances, the future, your family, workmates, and neighbors, why be attentive to God’s works? 	 E se gata i ei, kaia e ‵tau ei o saga atu koe ki mea kolā e fai ne te Atua māfai ko manavase koe ki tou malosi faka-te-foitino, mea tau tupe, mea kolā ka tupu i aso mai mua, tou kāiga, ou taugasoa i te galuega e pelā foki mo ou tuakoi?


(Phil. 1:7) Those city magistrates would think twice before doing anything against the newly formed Christian congregation in their city. 	 (Fili. 1:7) Ne ‵tau eiloa o mafau‵fau faka‵lei a famasino konā o te fa‵kai a koi tuai o fai so se mea ki te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano fou telā ne fatoa fakatu aka i te lotou fa‵kai.


In keeping with Psalm 4:8, how did the Israelites fare when they kept God’s Law? 	 Mai te tausi ki pati i te Salamo 4:8, ne mafai pefea o fakagalue aka ne tino Isalaelu a mea konā i te taimi ne tausi ei ne latou a Tulafono a te Atua?


Yet, in his heart he may be resentful, which could cause him to draw away from his parents. 	 Ka nofo a ia mo tena loto ita, kae fai ei ke tapeapea keatea a ia mai i ana mātua.


Such events testify to Jehovah’s dignity and greatness. 	 E molimau atu a vaegā mea penā ki te maluga mo te sili o Ieova.


It also helps us make wise decisions, correct personality flaws, resist temptations, and recover our spiritual balance if we have taken a step in the wrong direction.—Psalm 19:7. 	 E fesoasoani mai foki i ei ki a tatou ke na fai ne fakaikuga ‵poto, ke faka‵tonu aka a uiga ‵se, ke ‵teke atu ki fakaosoosoga, kae ke toe maua mai te malosi faka-te-agaga māfai ne ‵laka atu ‵tou vae i se auala ‵se.—Salamo 19:7.


What factors should affect a Christian’s view of keeping a firearm for protection against other humans? 	 Konei nisi manatu: E faka‵malu ne te kilokiloga a te Atua a te ola.


23 Did You Know? 	 ITULAU 23 • PESE: 53, 73


15 Satan was the first creature to turn apostate. 	 15 A Satani ko te tino muamua ke liu aposetate.


Second Samuel was written by Gad and Nathan, two prophets who were close to King David of ancient Israel.* Completed in about 1040 B.C.E., toward the end of David’s 40-year kingship, the book is primarily about David and his relationship with Jehovah. 	 Ne tusi a te Lua Samuelu ne Kato mo Natano, ko pelofeta e tokolua kolā ne taugasoa ‵pili mo te tupu o Isalaelu mua ko Tavita.* Kāti ne fakaoti tena tusiga i te 1040 T.L.M., i aso fakaoti o te 40 tausaga o te pulega a Tavita, kae e faka‵mafa mai i te tusi tenei te tala e uiga ki a Tavita mo tena fesokotakiga mo Ieova.


David knew from experience that God would support him and help him to endure. 	 Ne iloa ne Tavita mai mea ne ‵tupu ki a ia me ka ‵lago kae fesoasoani atu a te Atua ke mafai ne ia o kufaki.


A more accurate understanding of our theocratic history has led to a clearer comprehension of certain events recorded in the Bible. 	 A te iloa ‵lei ne tatou a mea ne tupu ki tou Tino A‵koga muamua i te Tusi Tapu e tuku mai ei se fakamatalaga manino ki nisi tala i te Tusi Tapu.


To think that way is contrary to Paul’s counsel that we should be “putting up with one another in love.” 	 A te vaegā mafaufauga tenā e ‵kese ‵mao eiloa mo pati fakatonutonu a Paulo me e ‵tau mo tatou o “fakatau fa‵ki . . . i otou mea ‵se i te alofa.”


This name has to do with Jesus’ new office and privileges. 	 E fetaui eiloa te igoa tenei mo te ‵tofi fou mo tauliaga o Iesu.


(Matthew 24:21) No human can avert that event. 	 (Mataio 24:21) E seai se tino e mafai o taofi ne ia te mea tenā.


(Titus 1:2) We can have the same confidence in the fulfillment of God’s promises that Joshua had when he told the Israelites: “Not one word out of all the good words that Jehovah your God has spoken to you has failed. They have all come true for you. Not one word of them has failed.”—Josh. 23:14. 	 (Tito 1:2) Ko maua ei ne tatou te loto talitonu ki te fakataunuga o folafolaga a te Atua e pelā mo Iosua i ana pati konei ki tino Isalaelu: “A tautoga katoa a ia (Ieova) ne fai, ko oti katoa ne fakataunu; e seai se mea e seki fakataunu.”—Iosua 23:14.


(Eph. 5:15-17) Each of us does well to ask: ‘How often do I take time to dig deeper in my study of God’s Word? 	 (Efeso 5:15-17) E ‵tau mo tatou taki tokotasi o fesili ifo penei: “E pefea te uke o taimi e fakamāumāu sāle ne au ke sukesuke ki mea ‵loto e uiga ki te Muna a te Atua?


While encouraging us to take an unselfish personal interest in people, it reminds us not to be busybodies.—Philippians 2:4; 1 Peter 4:15. 	 E fakamalosi mai ne te Tusi Tapu ke ‵kilo atu tatou ki mea e ‵lei ei a nisi tino, kae e fakamasaua mai foki i ei ke se pule tatou ki mea a nisi tino kolā e seai se ‵tou fekau i ei.—Filipi 2:4; 1 Petelu 4:15.


We also enjoy spiritual prosperity. 	 E maua foki ne tatou se tulaga maumea i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


17 In what way do acts of faith help us to build trust in Jehovah? 	 17 I te auala fea ne fesoasoani mai ei a galuega o te fakatuanaki ke ati aka ne tatou a te talitonu fakamaoni ki a Ieova?


What lesson do you think you can learn from his example?—Deuteronomy 5:16, 29. 	 Se a te akoakoga i tau faka‵tau, ne tauloto ne koe mai te fakaakoakoga tenei?—Teutelonome 5:16, 29.


What will we consider next, and why? 	 Ne a mea ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei, kae kaia?


Jehovah himself has been patient. 	 Ne kufaki eiloa a Ieova.


Is the joy of Jehovah still your stronghold?”—Neh. 8:10. 	 E mata, koi malosi eiloa te fiafia o Ieova i a koulua?”—Neemia 8:10.


In keeping with Isaiah 60:17, how has Jehovah’s organization moved ahead? 	 E ‵tusa mo te Isaia 60:17, ne folafola mai penei a Ieova: “Ka aumai ne au ki a koe a te aulo kae se ko te palasi, te siliva mo te palasi kae se ko te fiti mo te lakau, te fiti kae se ko te fatu.


A life expectancy of 70 years holds out hope of some 25,500 days. 	 E maua atu i tausaga e 70 o te olaga a aso kāti e 25,500.


What will be considered in the following article? 	 Ne a mea ka fai‵pati ki ei i te suā mataupu?


Ray, also mentioned earlier, notes: “By studying the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses, I learned that God is not responsible for mankind’s suffering. 	 E fai mai foki a Ray telā ne taku muamua mai, penei: “Mai te sukesukega fakatasi mo Molimau a Ieova, ne tauloto ei ne au me ne seki māfua mai i te Atua a logo‵maega o tino.


(Acts 10:34, 35) Yes, “Jehovah is a lover of justice.”—Psalm 37:28; Malachi 3:6. 	 (Galuega 10:34, 35) Ao, “a Ieova e fiafia ki te fai mea tonu.”—Salamo 37:28; Malaki 3:6.


The clay, therefore, represents elements within the sphere of influence of the Anglo-American World Power, elements that make it weaker than the solid iron of the Roman Empire. 	 Tela la, ko mafai o malama‵lama tatou me i te kele e fakauiga loa ki se mea i loto i te malo o Peletania mo Amelika telā e fai ei ke vāivāi ifo i te Emupaea o Loma, telā ne fakamatala mai e pelā me ko vae kolā e faite ki te fiti makeke.


(Ezek. 2:5) Similarly, when God carries out his judgments against the present system of things, people will be forced to recognize that the message Jehovah’s Witnesses preached in public places and from house to house actually originated with the one true God, Jehovah, and that the Witnesses really did serve as his representatives. 	 (Esekielu 2:5) I se auala tai ‵pau, kafai ko fakaoko mai ne te Atua ana fakamasinoga ki te olaga masei tenei, ka faimālō atu ei ki tino ke iloa ne latou me i te fekau telā e talai atu ne Molimau a Ieova i koga valevale kae pelā foki mai fale ki fale ne māfua mai eiloa i te Atua tonu e tokotasi, ko Ieova, kae ne fai eiloa a Molimau e pelā me ko ana sui.


(Psalm 73:28; Acts 4:24) The philosophers and so-called wise men of the world have for centuries tried to understand the mysteries of life and of the universe. 	 (Salamo 73:28; Galuega 4:24) Ko oti ne taumafai malosi a nisi tino ‵poto i te fia selau tausaga ko ‵teka ke maina latou i mea kolā e ‵numi latou i ei e uiga ki te olaga pelā foki te lagi mo te lalolagi.


Hence, Noah and the others spent one lunar year and ten days (370 days) in the ark.—Genesis 8:14. 	 Ko tena uiga ne ‵nofo atu a Noa mo tena kāiga i loto i te vaka i aso e 370.—Kenese 8:14.


18, 19. (a) What enables us to succeed in our fight against wicked spirit forces? (b) What should be our resolve? 	 18, 19. (a) Se a te mea e fai ei ke manumalo tatou i te ‵tou taua mo agaga ma‵sei? (e) Se a te fakaikuga mautinoa e ‵tau o fai ne tatou?


If we learn to “love them exceedingly,” we will be eager to attend meetings and we will be attentive while there. 	 Kafai e ‘fia‵fia tatou ki ei mo te loto kātoatoa,’ ka maua ei ne tatou te loto finafinau ke ‵kau atu ki fakatasiga konā kae fakalogologo faka‵lei foki ki ei.


24 If we diligently study the Scriptures and apply their counsel in life, we can live a more satisfying life even now in this troubled world. 	 24 Kafai e sukesuke faka‵lei tatou ki te Tusi Tapu kae fakagalue aka a fakatakitakiga konā i ‵tou olaga, e mafai o ola tatou i se olaga fakalotomalie i te lalolagi o fakalavelave tenei.


16 Regarding speaking in a tongue, Paul said: “I will sing praise with the gift of the spirit, but I will also sing praise with my mind.” (1 Corinthians 14:15) He saw the importance of others’ understanding his words and thus being instructed. 	 16 E uiga ki te faipati atu i se isi ‵gana, ne fai mai a Paulo: “Ka ‵talo au mo toku agaga, ka ‵talo foki eiloa au mo toku mafaufau ke malamalama au i ei, ka pese au mo toku agaga, ka pese foki au mo toku mafaufau ke malamalama au i ei.” (1 Kolinito 14:15) Ne lavea ne ia te tāua ke malamalama a nisi tino i ana pati ke maua ne latou a akoakoga.


(John 4:7-26; 18:20; Acts 17:17) Today, Jehovah’s Witnesses use those same methods to preach to all people. 	 (Ioane 4:7-26; 18:20; Galuega 17:17) I aso nei, e fakaaoga foki ne Molimau a Ieova a auala konā ke talai atu ki tino katoa.


Give practical assistance 	 ke tuku atu a fesoasoani aoga


“The branch office later received many letters from brothers across the country expressing profound gratitude,” says François. 	 “Fakamuli ifo, ne maua ne te ofisa lagolago a tusi e uke mai taina i konā e fakaasi mai i ei a te ‵poko o te lotou loto fakafetai,” ko muna a François.


(Philippians 3:17; Hebrews 5:14) Instead of being “mentally diseased over questionings and debates about words,” they continued moving ahead in their positive course of godly devotion. 	 (Filipi 3:17; Epelu 5:14) I lō te mauaga o se uiga fia “kinau mo te faitaua ki uiga o muna,” ne tumau eiloa latou i te gasolo atu ki mua i te lotou olaga amio atua.


15, 16. (a) How does setting one’s mind on something affect one’s mental attitude? (b) What can we say about the mind-set of most people today? 	 15, 16. (a) E pokotia pefea te kilokiloga a se tino i te mafaufau faeloa ki se mea? (e) Se a te mea e mafai o fai atu ne tatou e uiga ki mea kolā e mafau‵fau ki ei a tino i aso nei?


Although Jehovah’s people speak different languages and come from a variety of backgrounds, all of them respect the Book of books—the Bible. 	 E ui eiloa e fai‵pati a tino o Ieova ki ‵gana kese‵kese kae aumai foki mai itukāiga kese‵kese, e āva katoa latou ki te ‵toe Tusi aogā—ko te Tusi Tapu.


The money raised by the brothers was shared among them according to their need. 	 Ne vaevae aka a tupe kolā ne maua ne taina kae ne fakaaogā ki mea e ma‵nako latou ki ei.


1 Help to Avoid Problems 	 1 Fesoasoani ke ‵Kalo Kea‵tea Mai i Fakalavelave


This presents a challenge for us. 	 E fai ei ke faigata te mea tenei ki a tatou.


The Biblical references to those two books lead scholars to conclude that the two were collections of poetry or songs dealing with conflicts between Israel and its foes. 	 A te fakasino atu o te Tusi Tapu ki tusi e lua konā, ne fai ei ke tali‵tonu a tino suke‵suke ki te Tusi Tapu me i tusi konā ne tusi o fakalagi io me ko pese kolā e fakasino atu ki kinauga i va o te kau Isalaelu mo olotou fili.


Why should we utilize the provision of prayer? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o fakaaoga ne tatou a te auala fesoasoani ko te faiga o ‵talo?


They were evidently practicers of the pagan art of divination based on the stars. 	 E fai ne latou a poto fakataulaitu kolā e fakavae ki luga i fetu.


• How do you account for differences in the ways Peter and “supporters of circumcision” responded to adjustments in understanding of the truth? 	 • Kaia ne ‵kese ei a manatu o Petelu mo tino kolā “e talia ne latou te pilitome” i te taimi ne ‵fuli ei te mainaga e uiga ki te munatonu?


(Matt. 24:14) So let us focus on what will be gone when God’s Kingdom comes. 	 (Mata. 24:14) Tela la, ke na mafau‵fau nei tatou ki mea kola ka ‵galo atu māfai ko oko mai te Malo o te Atua.


This is an important part of the work of bearing thorough witness to the good news of the undeserved kindness of God. 	 A te mea tenei se vaega tāua o te molimau katoatoa atu a te tala ‵lei o te alofa tauanoa o te Atua.


God organized descendants of the patriarch Abraham into a nation and gave them a body of laws. 	 Ne fakatoka ne te Atua a fanau a te toeaina ko Apelaamo ke fai mo fai se fenua kae tuku atu ki a latou a tulafono.


In the fullest sense of the word, Jehovah’s way of governing will stand vindicated.—Read Revelation 21:3-5. 	 I te fakataunuga katoatoa o te muna, ka fakamalugagina aka ei a te pulega a Ieova.—Faitau te Fakaasiga 21:3-5.


For example, a man in Germany admitted: “What you Witnesses preach about the Bible is true. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne fai ‵tonu mai se tāgata i Siamani, penei: “A mea kolā e talai atu ne koutou Molimau e uiga ki te Tusi Tapu e ‵tonu eiloa.


Jehovah had instructed Moses: “They [the Israelites] must take some of the blood [of the Passover lamb] and splash it upon the two doorposts and the upper part of the doorway belonging to the houses in which they will eat it. . . . 	 Ko oti ne fakatonu atu a Ieova ki a Mose: “E ‵tau mo tino [Isalaelu] o ave ne toto [o te tamā mamoe o te Paseka] o nini ki pou o olotou mataloa mo luga o mataloa o olotou fale kolā ka ‵kai ei olotou manu. . . .


3 Prolonged distress can darken our entire outlook. 	 3 A te fanoanoa mō se taimi leva ‵ki e mafai o fakamasei i ei te ‵tou kilokiloga saukātoa.


(Deut. 13:12-14) When they serve on judicial committees, they must carefully determine whether a Christian guilty of serious sin is repentant. 	 (Teu. 13:12-14) Kafai e aofia latou i komiti fakamasino, e ‵tau o iloilo faka‵lei aka ne latou me e maua ne se Kelisiano fai agasala matagā a te loto salamō.


[Pictures on page 26] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 20]


They have attached themselves to the Israel of God. 	 Ko oti ne ‵piki ‵mau latou ki te Isalaelu a te Atua.


In his two divinely inspired letters, he described what sort of people Christians ought to be. 	 I ana tusi e lua kolā ne tusi, ne fakamatala mai ne ia a te vaegā olaga e ‵tau o ola ei a Kelisiano.


(John 10:16; Revelation 7:9, 14) These ones are flocking to Jesus’ side out of appreciation for his ransom sacrifice and for their hope of everlasting life. 	 (Ioane 10:16; Fakaasiga 7:9, 14) E ua‵lolo atu a tino konei ki te feitu o Iesu ona ko te lotou loto fakafetai ki tena taulaga togiola mo te lotou fakamoemoega ke ola ki te se-gata-mai.


Humans suffer privation, sickness, and loss. 	 E logo‵mae a tino i te sē lava o mea e tausi ei te olaga, masaki mo te mate atu o se tino pele.


2 As we share in the ministry, we think and talk about Jehovah. 	 2 Kafai e olo tatou i te galuega talai, e mafau‵fau kae fai‵pati tatou e uiga ki a Ieova.


What was wrong with Zedekiah’s plea for Jehovah’s direction? 9 Similarly, as the end of the kingdom of Judah approached, more prayers were offered and Jehovah’s prophets were consulted. 	 9 I se auala tai ‵pau, i te taimi ko pili ei o fakaseai te malo o Iuta, e uke a ‵talo ne fai ‵soko ne tino kae ne ‵sala malosi atu foki latou ki te fesoasoani o pelofeta a Ieova.


“Rage” is defined as “a feeling of extremely strong anger that is very difficult to control.” 	 E fesoasoani mai pefea a te faataoto tenei ke mafai o fakafesagai atu ki te kaitaua o se isi tino e pelā foki mo tatou?


To elude our enemies in order to continue preaching is not cowardly. 	 A te ‵kalo keatea mai ‵tou fili ko te mea ke tumau tatou i te talai atu e se fakauiga i ei i a tatou e mata ma‵taku.


Earlier, Jesus himself had made mention of Gehenna in his Sermon on the Mount. 	 Mai mua atu i ei, ne faipati a Iesu e uiga ki Kēna i tena Lauga i luga i te Mauga.


7 Jehovah’s ability to adapt to new circumstances while in the process of bringing his purpose to completion is in harmony with a description he gave of himself. 	 7 A te atamai o Ieova ke fai ne ia a fakamafulifuliga ki fakanofonofoga ‵fou i te taimi e taumafai ei a ia o fakataunu tena fuafuaga e fetaui ‵lei eiloa mo se fakamatalaga ne tuku mai ne ia e uiga ki a ia eiloa.


Why can we say that Job was not malicious? 	 Kaia e mafai o fai atu tatou me i a Iopu e se amio masei?


(Matthew 6:13) Jehovah does not abandon us to temptation or cause us to fall into sin. 	 (Mataio 6:13) E se tuku tiaki tatou ne Ieova ki tofotofoga io me e fai ne ia ke ‵to atu tatou ki te agasala.


Unsteady hips suggest a loss of power. 	 A te sē malosi o tega e fakaasi mai i ei a te sē lava o te malosi.


3 The faith and steadfastness of Noah produced benefits that are felt even to this day. 	 3 A te fakatuanaki mo te lotomau o Noa ne ‵fua mai i ei a mea aogā kolā koi aogā eiloa i aso nei.


We also derive great benefit from the spiritual instruction we receive. 	 E maua foki ne tatou a mea aoga mai fakatakitakiga faka-te-agaga e maua ne tatou.


(Revelation 14:6, 7) Even ‘stones’ such as bans against our work have not caused us to stumble and fall out of divine favor. 	 (Fakaasiga 14:6, 7) Ke oko foki eiloa ki ‘fatu’ e pelā mo fakatapūga ki te ‵tou galuega ne seki mafai eiloa ne latou o fai ke siga io me ke galo i a tatou a te faiga o te loto o te Atua.


Beware of the Intentions of the Heart 	 Ke Fakaeteete i Manakoga o te Loto


10 When we are entrusted with a measure of responsibility, modesty will help us to avoid putting undue emphasis on ourselves, creating the impression that the congregation is thriving solely because of our efforts and abilities. 	 10 I te tukumaiga o se tiute ke tausi ne tatou, ka fesoasoani mai te agamalū ke se faka‵mafa malosi ne tatou ‵tou tulaga, kae ke se fakauiga ne tatou pelā me e ola ‵lei fua te fakapotopotoga ona ko ‵tou taumafaiga mo ‵tou atamai.


(Matthew 19:28, New International Version) What will conditions be like? 	 (Mataio 19:28) Ka pefea a fakanofonofoga i ei?


They developed a practical method for Bible study. 	 Ne fai ne latou se faiga aogā i olotou sukesukega ki te Tusi Tapu.


Isaiah 35:5, 6. 	 Isaia 35:5, 6.


Through the Bible, Jehovah sheds light on his purposes and tells us how we can do his will. 	 E fai ne te mea tenei ke aogā ‵tou olaga kae fesoasoani mai foki ke fakama‵lie aka ‵tou manakoga faka-te-agaga.


1, 2. What did Job say about his integrity, and what is indicated regarding him in Job chapter 31? 	 1, 2. Ne a pati a Iopu ne fai e uiga ki tena fakamaoni, kae se a te mea ne fakaasi mai e uiga ki a ia i te Iopu mataupu e 31?


I have been able to double my time in field service, triple my number of Bible studies, and take a greater lead in the congregation. 	 Ko mafai nei ne au o uke atu oku taimi i te galuega talai, faka-tolu taimi e uke atu ei aku akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu, kae maua ne au se tauliaga i te fakapotopotoga.


Many thousands of happy young Witnesses will tell you that there are many healthy ways of having fun while staying within the bounds of “the will of Jehovah.”—Ephesians 5:17-19. 	 E mafai o fai atu ne te fia afe o talavou Molimau fia‵fia me e uke ‵ki a fakafiafiaga aogā e mafai o fai e aunoa mo te ‵teke atu ki “te mea e loto ki ei te Aliki.”—Efeso 5:17-19.


(1 Cor. 5:1-5; 6:1-10) Others may have listened to the slander of the “superfine apostles.” (2 Cor. 11:5, 6) Paul wanted the genuine love of all his brothers and sisters. 	 (1 Kolinito 5:1-5; 6:1-10) Kāti ne faka‵logo a nisi tino ki pati fakamasei a “apositolo ‵loi.” (2 Kolinito 11:5, 6) Ne manako eiloa a Paulo ke fakaasi atu ne ana taina mo tuagane katoa a te alofa tonu.


And books, magazine articles, and Internet sites offer parents a constant stream of sometimes conflicting advice. 	 Kae e tuku atu foki ne tusi, mekesini, mo fakatuatusi i te itaneti a manatu fesoasoani e uke e uiga ki fakalavelave kolā e se fetaui ‵lei i nisi taimi.


It is the very experienced pilot! 	 Ko te pailate telā e atamai malosi!


(Jas. 1:17) Indeed, all gifts with which Jehovah entrusts his people are expressions of his undeserved kindness. 	 (Iakopo 1:17) Tela la, a meaalofa katoa kolā e tuku atu ne Ieova ki ana tino ne fakaasiga o tena alofa tauanoa.


3 Likewise today, only those whom Jehovah considers blameless—people like Noah, Daniel, and Job—will be marked for survival when the present system of things comes to an end. 	 3 E penā foki i aso nei, ko tino kolā kolā e seai ne pona o latou i a Ieova—tino e pelā mo Noa, Tanielu mo Iopu—ka fakamailogagina mō te faka‵saoga māfai ko oko mai te gataga o te olaga masei tenei.


In answer, Jesus gave an illustration of a Samaritan who kindly cared for a traveler—a Jew—who had been beaten by thieves. 	 I tena tali, ne taku atu ne Iesu se tala fakatusa e uiga ki se Samalia telā ne tausi atu mo te atafai ki se tino faimalaga—se Iutaia—telā ne tā ne tino kai‵soa.


(Proverbs 2:21, 22) And the psalmist says: “Just a little while longer, and the wicked one will be no more . . . 	 (Faataoto 2:21, 22) Kae e fai mai te fai-salamo: “E se toe leva nei, ka galo atu ei a tino amio ma‵sei . . .


(Acts 3:15; 2 Timothy 4:1) How will he do this? 	 (Galuega 3:15; 2 Timoteo 4:1) E fai pefea ne ia te mea tenei?


“The Father . . . will give you another helper to be with you forever, the spirit of the truth.”—JOHN 14:16, 17. 1. 	 “Te Tamana, ko uga mai ei ne ia ki a koutou te sua Fesoasoani, ko te Agaga o te munatonu.”—IOANE 14:16, 17.


PRAYER IS VITAL 	 E TĀUA A ‵TALO


(Read Romans 12:3.) 	 (Faitau te Loma 12:3.)


That criminal is sorry for his crimes. 	 Ko salamō te pagota tenā i ana agasala.


First, an abundance of riches tends to foster self-reliance. 	 Muamua la, a te mauaga o koloa e uke e fakamalosi aka ei te loto talitonu o te tino ki a ia eiloa.


Does loyal service to Jehovah have first place in our life? 	 E mata, e fakamuamua ne tatou te tavini atu mo te fakamaoni ki a Ieova i ‵tou olaga?


Do Not Give Up 	 Ke mo a ma ‵Fiu


Therefore, not letting the left hand know what the right is doing means that we do not advertise our charitable deeds, even to those as close to us as our left hand is to our right hand. 	 Tela la, a te se iloa ne te lima fakamaui a te mea telā e fai ne te lima fakaatamai e fakauiga loa me e se ‵tau o faka‵pula atu ne tatou ki tino a ‵tou meaalofa e fai, ke oko foki eiloa ki tino kolā e pili ‵ki ki a tatou e pelā loa mo te pili o te lima fakamaui ki te lima fakaatamai.


Table of Contents 	 Fakasologa o Mataupu


(Colossians 1:15) For example, five days before surrendering his life, Jesus and some of his disciples were guests in the home of Simon of Bethany. 	 (Kolose 1:15) E pelā mo te lima o aso a koituai o tuku atu tena ola, ne fai a Iesu mo nisi o ana soko mo fai ne tino ‵kami i te fale o Simona i Petania.


(2 Timothy 3:16) He lovingly allowed faithful humans to come into a relationship with him, even becoming his friends. 	 (2 Timoteo 3:16) Ne talia ne ia mo te alofa a tino fakamaoni ke maua se fesokotakiga ‵lei mo ia kae fai foki pelā me ne ana taugasoa.


God was not, and Job did not think so. 	 Ne seki fai eiloa penā a te Atua, kae ne seki mafaufau foki penā a Iopu.


This doctrine is based on the supposition that since God has the power to know the future, he must foreknow the outcome of everything. 	 E fakavae te akoakoga tenei ki te manatu me ona ko te mea e maua ne te Atua te ‵mana ke iloa ne ia a mea ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua, e ‵tau foki o iloa ne ia a ikuga o mea katoa.


(1 Corinthians 9:27) To Christians in Rome, Paul wrote: “Your obedience has come to the notice of all. I therefore rejoice over you. 	 (1 Kolinito 9:27) Ne tusi atu Paulo ki Kelisiano i Loma penei: “A tino katoa, ko oti ne ‵logo i te otou fakamaoni ki te tala ‵lei, kae lifu faeloa au ki a koutou mō te feitu tenei.


Of what can you be sure as you await Jehovah’s day with endurance? 	 Se a te mea ko mautinoa i a koe kae koi nofo fakatalitali koe mo te kufaki ki te oko mai o te aso o Ieova?


That was God’s Kingdom, which would be the real solution. 	 A te mea tenā ko te Malo o te Atua, telā ko te faka‵leiga mautinoa ki ei.


People do not complain of being oppressed by those laws. 	 E se fa‵meo a tino me e fai ma‵sei latou ne tulafono konā.


Indeed, we can gain the prize of everlasting life—provided we remain “vigilant with a view to prayers.” 	 E tonu, e mafai o maua ne tatou a te ‵togi ko te ola se-gata-mai māfai e tumau tatou i te “mataala kae ‵talo malosi.” [Ata i te itulau e 3] [Ata i te itulau e 5]


Should we not also live by God’s standards and stand out as different from the world? 	 E mata, e se ‵tau o ola tatou e ‵tusa mo fakatakitakiga a te Atua kae ke ‵tu ‵kese mai tino o te lalolagi?


12 Like Jesus, his disciples loved and valued the truth about Jehovah and Christ so much that opposers could not discourage them from sharing it with others. 	 12 E pelā mo Iesu, ne a‵lofa kae fakatāua malosi foki ne ana soko a te munatonu e uiga ki a Ieova mo Keliso telā ne seki mafai ei ne tino ‵teke o faka‵tuka atu ki a latou ke mo a ma fai‵pati atu ki nisi tino.


Who set the best examples of gracious giving, and how can we imitate their example? 	 Ko oi ne tuku mai ne laua a toe fakaakoakoga ‵lei o te tuku atu o mea mo te kaimalie, kae e mafai pefea o fakaakoako atu tatou ki ei?


By then, the men must have been puzzled. 	 Kāti ne ‵numi masei a tāgata konei i te taimi tenei.


(Genesis 3:20; Acts 17:26) In God’s eyes, then, there is really only one race—the human race. 	 (Kenese 3:20; Galuega 17:26) Tela la, i te kilokiloga a te Atua, e tasi fua te itukāiga—ko te itukāiga o tino.


That is especially so if our treacherous heart tugs us in the opposite direction. 	 Maise eiloa māfai ko ‵futi tatou ne ‵tou loto faka‵se tino ki te auala ‵se.


(Proverbs 21:19; 26:21) For happiness to continue, it is vital to choose wisely and be willing to make a lasting commitment, for God instituted marriage as a partnership that would thrive on harmony and cooperation.—Matthew 19:6. 6. 	 (Faataoto 21:19; 26:21) Ke tumau koe i te fiafia, se mea tāua ‵ki ke fai ne koe se filifiliga ‵lei kae ke fai foki ne koe se feagaiga i ei me ne kamata ne te Atua te faiga o te fakaipoipoga e pelā me se fakatokaga telā e ga‵lue tasi i ei a tino mo te loto tasi.—Mataio 19:6.


They asked: “When will these things be, and what will be the sign of your presence and of the conclusion of the system of things?” 	 Ne fesili atu latou: “Ka ‵tupu māfea a mea konei, kae se a te fakailoga o tou fakatasi mai mo te gataga o te olaga masei tenei?”


With my wife, Janette As for me, after my release, I returned to my family at Karítsa. 	 E pelā mo au, mai tua o taku fakasaolotoga, ne foki atu au ki toku kāiga i Karítsa.


In Job’s case, he had lived a good life, seemingly sheltered from misfortune. 	 E pelā mo Iopu, ne ola a ia i se olaga, telā e foliga mai me ne puipuigina mai i fakalavelave.


Jehovah may choose to use natural phenomena to accomplish his purposes. 	 E mafai o filifili ne Ieova a tulaga o te natula ke fakataunu ei ana folafolaga.


She explains: “Every time I entered the interrogation room, I felt peace come over me. . . . 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne ia: “Ne filemu toku mafaufau i so se taimi ne fanatu ei au ki te potu telā ne fai ei a fesili tofotofo ki a au. . . .


(Col. 3:23) An elderly Italian sister named Constance said: “Speaking to others about my Creator is what I have always loved to do the most. 	 (Ko. 3:23) Muna a se tuagane matua i Italia e igoa ki a Constance: “A te faipati atu ki nisi tino e uiga ki toku Mafuaga ko te mea telā ne fiafia faeloa au o fai.


Diotrephes’ desire for prominence and his unchristian attitude called into question his loyalty. 	 A te manakoga o Siofilisi mō se tulaga maluga mo tena uiga sē Kelisiano ne fakafesili aka ei tena alofa tumau.


Pay constant attention to yourself and to your teaching.” (1 Tim. 4:13, 16) Timothy was already an experienced Kingdom proclaimer. 	 Saga faka‵lei faeloa ki a koe mo au akoakoga.” (1 Timo. 4:13, 16) Ko oti ne fai a Timoteo mo fai se tino talai atamai o te Malo.


(Ps. 97:10) For instance, we are to hate sexual immorality. 	 (Sala. 97:10) E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e ‵tau o takalia‵lia tatou ki amioga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau.


A man went about town slandering the town’s wise man. 	 Ne fanatu se tagata ki se fa‵kai o fatufatu a tagata ‵poto o te fa‵kai.


18 Of course, we can and should exercise self-control by taking immediate action if we are confronted with a provocative image. 	 18 E tonu, e mafai kae e ‵tau eiloa o fakagalue aka ne tatou a te loto pulea mai te gasuesue fakavave māfai ko sae aka se ata masei.


Most decisions, though, are less weighty. 	 Kae e se ‵mafa malosi a te ukega o filifiliga.


My wife saved me and our five-year-old daughter from the flames. 	 Ne fakasao au ne taku avaga fakatasi mo te ma tamaliki fafine ko lima ana tausaga mai te afi.


Does she feel that she wasted her time? 	 E mata, ne mafaufau a ia me ne māumāu fua tena taimi?


Moreover, appreciative use of the Bible-based material provided through “the faithful and discreet slave” can add to our persuasiveness in frequently worked territory.—Matthew 24:45-47; 2 Timothy 3:14-17. 16. 	 E se gata i ei, ko te lasi o te fakaaogāga o tusi kolā e fakavae ki te Tusi Tapu kae ne fakatoka ne “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto” e fai i ei ke magoi te ‵tou galuega i koga kolā e ga‵lue ‵soko i ei.—Mataio 24:45-47; 2 Timoteo 3:14-17.


Now they were reunited in joyful assembly here at Cedar Point. 	 Nei la, ko toe ‵kau fakatasi latou i se fono fakafiafia i Cedar Point.


And the student needs to act on what he learns. 	 Kae e ‵tau eiloa mo te tino akoga o ola e ‵tusa mo mea kolā e tauloto ne ia.


If you have doubts, step back and think again.” 	 Kafai e fakalotolotolua koe, ke faka‵tali malie kae toe mafaufau faka‵lei ki ei.”


It meant that they belonged to Jehovah, and Jehovah treated them as his “special property.” 	 E fakauiga i ei me ko fai latou mo tino o Ieova, kae ko fai latou ne Ieova e pelā me ne ana “tino filifilia.”


12 What about “deeds of godly devotion”? 	 12 Kae e a te “fakamaoni ki te Atua”?


God would then “bring to ruin those ruining the earth.” 	 Kae ka fakamasei ne te Atua a “latou kolā e fakamasei ne latou te lalolagi.”


At Colossians 3:19, we read: “You husbands, keep on loving your wives and do not be bitterly angry with them.” 	 E fai‵tau tatou i te Kolose 3:19: “Tāgata, e ‵tau mo koutou o a‵lofa ki otou avaga, kae sa fakasauā ki ei.”


Do you see a white-haired Judge clad perhaps in a robe of snowy whiteness? 	 E mata, e fakaataata ne koe se Famasino e ‵kena ana laulu kae pei ki se gatu ‵loa kae ‵kena e pelā me se kiona?


Fred, mentioned earlier, finds great satisfaction in caring for his Bethel assignment. 	 Ne lotomalie foki a Fred, telā ne fai‵pati tatou ki ei muamua, e uiga ki tena galuega i te Peteli.


(John 4:35) “We wanted to experience that same joy,” says Dustin. 	 (Ioa. 4:35) “Ne fia maua foki ne māua a te fiafia tenā,” ko pati a Dustin.


3. (a) How does someone become a disciple of Jesus Christ? (b) Making disciples includes teaching what? 	 3. (a) E fai pefea se tino mo fai se soko o Iesu Keliso? (e) Se a te mea e aofia i te akoakoatuga o soko?


In that same area, we have some nice return visits.” 	 I te koga talai tenā, ne māua ne matou a nisi toe asiga ‵gali i ei.”


(Job 14:1) Only by walking with God can we hope to walk for as long as we were meant to walk—forever. 	 (Iopu 14:1) Kae e mafai o sa‵sale tatou i se leva telā e ma‵nako tatou ki ei—ki te se-gata-mai, māfai fua e sa‵sale fakatasi tatou mo te Atua.


And come what may, let us never waver in our determination to continue steadfast as seeing the One who is invisible. 	 2. Kaia e se mafai ei o lavea ne tatou a te Atua ki ‵tou mata faka-te-foitino? 3.


King Hezekiah lived at a time when King Sennacherib of Assyria invaded Judah and captured all the fortified cities, with the exception of Jerusalem. 	 Ne ola a te tupu ko Hesekia i te taimi ne taua atu ei a te tupu o Asulia ko Sanelivi ki Iuta kae puke ne ia a fa‵kai ma‵losi katoa, kae na ko Ielusalema fua.


We certainly can learn a lesson from Rehoboam. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me e mafai o tauloto ne tatou se akoakoga mai i a Leopoamo.


(Job 19:13-19; 29:1, 2, 7-11) Further, by means of false comforters, Satan sought to ‘crush Job with words,’ first insinuating that he must have committed some serious sin and then directly condemning him as a wrongdoer. 	 (Iopu 19:13-19; 29:1, 2, 7-11) E se gata i ei, e auala i tino fakamafanafana fakaloi‵loi, ne taumafai foki a Satani o ‘fakavāivāi ne ia a Iopu e auala i pati ‵loi,’ muamua la, mai te fakaasiatuga me e isi eiloa sena agasala matagā ne fai kae fakapa‵tonu atu i a ia se tino amio masei.


(Rev. 20:4) Whom will they judge, and over whom will they rule? 	 (Fakaasiga 20:4) Ko oi ka fakamasino ne latou, kae pule atu foki latou ki ei?


7, 8. (a) According to Psalm 27:4, what did David ask from Jehovah? (b) What is Jehovah’s great spiritual temple, and how is worship offered there? 	 7, 8. (a) E ‵tusa mo te Salamo 27:4, se a te mea ne fakamolemole atu a Tavita ke maua ne ia mai i a Ieova? (e) Se a te faletapu faka-te-agaga lasi ‵ki o Ieova, kae e tapuaki atu pefea tatou i ei i aso nei?


The psalmist Asaph sang: “I am constantly with you; you have taken hold of my right hand. 	 Ne usu mai te faisalamo ko Asafo, penei: “Au e fakapilipili faeloa ki a koe, kae ne taofi ‵mau ne koe toku lima [“fakaatamai,” NW].


God’s spirit brings Ezekiel back to Chaldea. 	 Ne toe fakafoki atu ne te agaga o te Atua a Esekielu ki Kaletaia.


Is the earth any less violent than it was then? 	 E mata, ko mu‵tana ifo a amioga fakasauā i te lalolagi nei i lō aso mua?


Consequently, they bear fruit with endurance. 	 Tela la, ona ko te lotou tumau i te faka‵logo e ‵fua mai i ei a fuataga.


In addition, studying the Bible, attending Christian meetings, and sharing the good news with our neighbors will help us to “keep walking by spirit.” 	 E se gata i ei, a te sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu, te kau atu ki fakatasiga Kelisiano, mo te talai atu o te tala ‵lei ki ‵tou tuakoi ka fesoasoani mai “ke takitaki te agaga i o‵tou olaga.”


In other words, God has given us the freedom to choose to obey him or to disobey. 	 I nisi tugapati, ko oti ne tuku mai ne te Atua te saolotoga ke filifili aka me e faka‵logo tatou ki a ia io me ikai.


Then continue to nourish your faith and to ‘prove yourself ready, because at an hour that you do not think to be it, the Son of man is coming.’—Matthew 24:43, 44. 	 Ke na tumau la i te fakamalosi atu ki tou fakatuanaki kae ‘e ‵tau mo koe o toka me i te Tama a te Tagata e vau i te itula telā ne seki fakatalitali koe ki ei.’—Mataio 24:43, 44.


Besides being my friend, he was a spiritual role model for me.” 	 I tafa o te fai mo oku taugasoa, ne fai a ia mo fakaakoakoga ‵lei ki a au i te feitu faka-te-agaga.”


(Matt. 20:17-19) To the surprise of his listeners, Jesus also foretold the destruction of Jerusalem with its temple. 	 (Mataio 20:17-19) Ne ofo masei foki ana tino fakalogologo i te taimi ne ‵valo mai ei ne Iesu a te fakaseaiga o Ielusalema fakatasi mo tena faletapu.


An unbelieving husband, for example, may urge his Christian wife to be with him on such an occasion. 	 Kāti e mafai ne se avaga tagata sē talitonu o fakamalosi ne ia tena avaga fafine ke olo tasi laua ki se vaegā faifaiga penā.


What questions should we now consider? 5 Since we are imperfect, how can we avoid conduct that could dishonor Jehovah and stumble truth seekers? 	 5 Ona la ko te ‵tou tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa, e mafai pefea o ‵kalo kea‵tea tatou mai faifaiga kolā e mafai o fakamasiasi atu i ei ki a Ieova kae fai ei ke loto vāi‵vāi a tino kolā koi ‵sala ki te munatonu?


Fills Our “Hearts to the Full,” 7/1 	 E Faka‵fonu ne ia ‵Tou “Loto,” 7/1


(Luke 17:27-30) Again, the wicked will experience “sudden destruction.” (1 Thessalonians 5:2, 3) Indeed, we can be fully confident that Jehovah will not allow Satan’s world to exist for one day longer than justice requires. 	 (Luka 17:27-30) Ka penā foki te oko fakavave mai o te ‘fakamaseiga’ ki tino amio ma‵sei. (1 Tesalonia 5:2, 3) E tonu, e mafai eiloa o tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou me ka se talia lele ne Ieova ke tumau a te lalolagi a Satani ke silia atu i se aso e tasi o te taimi e ‵tau ei o fai te fakamasinoga.


By spending more time witnessing in the evenings, on weekend afternoons, or during holidays when more men are at home. 	 Mai te fakaaogaga o taimi e uke ke talai i afiafi, i tutonu o fakaotiga o vaiaso, io me ko aso malō‵lo māfai ko ‵nofo atu a tāgata e tokouke i fale.


After relating how a grain of wheat must die in order to bear fruit—corresponding to his own dying and becoming a means to impart everlasting life to others—Jesus extends an invitation to his listeners, saying: “If anyone would minister to me, let him follow me, and where I am there my minister will be also. 	 Ko oti ne fakamatala atu ne ia me e ‵tau o tanu muamua te fuagā saito a koi tuai o ‵fua mai ana fuataga—se faiga e tai ‵pau mo tena mate ke fai mo fai se auala e maua ei ne nisi tino a te ola se-gata-mai—kae ne ‵kami atu ne Iesu ki tino kolā ne fakalogo‵logo ki a ia penei: “Kafai e fia tavini mai se tino ki a au, e ‵tau o tautali mai ki a au, ko te koga e nofo au i ei, e nofo foki i ei taku tavini.


Similarly, God’s Kingdom requires that its citizens learn what the Bible calls the “pure language.” 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, e manakogina foki a tino tonu o te Malo o te Atua ke tauloto ki te mea telā e taku i te Tusi Tapu ko te “‵gana ‵ma.”


• How do you feel about the wonderful works of God, moving you to do what? 	 15-17. (a) Se a te mea ne fakamafa ne te Iopu 38:8-11, kae ne a fesili e ‵sae mai i ei? (e) Se a te mea e ‵tau o taku tonu atu e uiga ki te tai mo tena fakatokaga i te lalolagi? 18.


Well, a person who lacks confidence that the end is near might start to make alternate arrangements, so to speak, in case things do not work out as Jehovah said they would. 	 Ko ‵lei la, a te tino telā e se lava tena loto talitonu me i te gataga ko pili mai kāti ka kamata o fai ne ia se fakatokaga tai ‵kese, e se iloa la e se taunu a mea kolā ne fai mai a Ieova e uiga ki ei.


5, 6. (a) How did Nehemiah’s enemies react to the building work? (b) Why was Nehemiah not intimidated by opposers? 	 5, 6. (a) Ne ‵saga atu pefea a fili o Neemia ki te faiga o te galuega? (e) Kaia ne seki mataku ei a Neemia ki tino ‵teke?


They were to have perfect children, to extend the boundaries of their garden home earth wide, and to exercise loving dominion over the animals.—Genesis 1:26-28. 	 Ne ‵tau o fai ne laua a tama‵liki ‵lei katoatoa, faka‵solo atu a tuakoi o te lā fale i te fatoaga ki te lalolagi kātoa, kae ke tausi atu mo te alofa ki manu.—Kenese 1:26-28.


RESURRECTION—WHEN? 	 TOETUGA—MĀFEA?


(Job 14:14) In God’s new world, they will be resurrected. 	 (Iopu 14:14) Ka toe faka‵tu aka latou ki te lalolagi fou a te Atua.


Had Adam obeyed, he would never have died.—Genesis 2:17; Romans 5:12. 	 Moi ne fakalogo a Atamu, penei e se mate eiloa a ia.—Kenese 2:17; Loma 5:12.


Throughout the years, Jehovah’s Witnesses have thoroughly exposed unscriptural funeral customs.* Such customs include wakes, the pouring of libations, talking to and making requests of the dead, ceremonious observances of funeral anniversaries, and other customs based on the belief that something in a person survives death. 	 I tausaga katoa ko ‵teka, ko oti ne fakaasi faka‵sau atu ne Molimau a Ieova a te sē fetaui o tuu mo aganuu konei mo akoakoga i te Tusi Tapu.* E aofia i ei ko te alaala i te po kātoa, te ofoatuga o taulaga, te faipati atu mo te faiga o fakamolemole ki tino ‵mate, te fakamanatuga o te mate o te tino i tausaga katoa, mo nisi tuu mo aganuu kolā e fakavae ki te talitonuga me e isi se mea i loto i te tino telā e se mafai o mate.


Do you discuss the day’s Bible text with them? 	 E mata, e sau‵tala fakatasi koutou mo te kāiga ki te tusi siki mō te aso?


(Isa. 30:21) That does not have to happen to us. 	 (Isaia 30:21) E se ‵tau o tupu a te mea tenā ki a tatou.


Nonetheless, he mustered up the boldness. 	 Kae e tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, ne maua ne ia te loto toa.


Because he feared Jehovah more than he feared Saul. 	 Me ne mataku malosi atu a ia ki a Ieova i lō tena mataku ki a Saulo.


“Accept . . . the sword of the spirit, that is, God’s word.”—EPH. 6:17. 	 “Ke talia . . . te muna a te Atua ke fai mo pelu, e pelā eiloa mo te tukuatuga ne te Agaga ki a koutou.”—EFESO 6:17.


What You Should Know About Witchcraft 	 Mea Kolā e ‵Tau o Iloa ne Koe e Uiga ki te Faivailakau


(Matt. 24:21; Rev. 7:9, 14) Until then, let us always remember that “God is a refuge for us.”—Ps. 62:8. 	 (Mata. 24:21; Faka. 7:9, 14) Ke oko atu ki te taimi tenā, ke masaua faeloa ne tatou i te Atua “ko te ‵tou lafiga.”—Sala. 62:8.


How do demons mislead people? 	 E takitaki ‵se pefea ne temoni a tino?


Even after his death and resurrection, Jesus is described in the Bible as being subordinate to God. 	 Mai tua o tena mate mo tena toetu, e fakamatala mai i te Tusi Tapu a Iesu e pelā me e malalo ifo i te Atua.


Yes, hope in Jehovah.”—PSALM 27:14. 	 Talitonu ki te Aliki.”—SALAMO 27:14.


Jesus said: “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”—John 8:32. 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “Ka iloa ne koutou te munatonu, ko te munatonu foki ka fakasaoloto ne ia koutou.”—Ioane 8:32.


(Luke 18:13) According to Jesus, this man received a favorable hearing. 	 “Ne tu a ia e tai ‵mao atu . . . kae ne papa ki tena fatafata, ana muna, ‘Te Atua, ke alofa mai koe ki a kita nei, te tagata agasala.’ ” (Luka 18:13, NW) E pelā mo muna a Iesu, ne talia a pati a te tagata tenā.


Likewise, if Adam and Eve had freely chosen to obey God, their obedience would have meant all the more to him. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, moi ne filifili ne Atamu mo Eva ke faka‵logo lāua ki te Atua, penei e tāua malosi ‵ki eiloa te la faka‵logo ki a ia.


How, though, is mercy displayed in a judicial context? 	 E fakaasi atu pefea a te alofa ‵nau i te faiga o fakamasinoga?


(1 Timothy 4:15) Then use your “power of reason” when you make personal decisions.—Romans 12:1. 	 (1 Timoteo 4:15) Ko fakaaogā ei ne koe ‘tou mafaufau ‵lei’ māfai ko fai au fakaikuga totino.—Loma 12:1.


1:18; 4:14—What “predictions” were voiced concerning Timothy? 	 1:18; 4:14—Ne a “muna fakapelofeta” ne fakasae aka e uiga ki a Timoteo?


If you . . . know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more so will the Father in heaven give holy spirit to those asking him!”—Luke 11:9, 13. 	 Kafai koutou e ma‵sei, kae e iloa ne koutou o tuku atu a mea ‵lei ki otou tama‵liki, e se sili atu la te otou Tamana i te lagi, i te fia tuku atu o te agaga tapu ki tino kolā e fakamolemole atu ki a ia?”—Luka 11:9, 13.


17 Our understanding of the meaning of Christ’s presence helps to intensify our feelings of urgency. 	 17 Ka fesoasoani mai te ‵tou malamalama i te uiga o te fakatasi mai o Keliso ke matea ne tatou te tāua o te mea tenā ki a tatou.


Jehovah has also purposed that 144,000 anointed Christians be taken from the earth and raised to heavenly life as Christ’s joint heirs associated with him in administering earth’s affairs.—Rev. 14:1-5. 	 Ko oti foki ne fuafua ne Ieova ke fili se toko 144,000 o Kelisiano fakaekegina mai te lalolagi ke olo atu ki te lagi ke pule fakatasi mo Keliso ki te lalolagi.—Fakaasiga 14:1-5.


In view of the approaching day of God’s warring, what questions should we contemplate, and what will we need to do? 	 I te kilo atu ki te pili mai o te aso e taua ei te Atua, ne a fesili e ‵tau o mafau‵fau tatou ki ei, kae se a te mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou?


2 In the tenth century B.C.E., the nation of Israel needed to make a very serious decision. 	 2 I te sefulu senitenali T.L.M., ne ‵tau o fai ne te fenua o Isalaelu se filifiliga tāua ‵ki.


“I no longer suffer, and I don’t make others suffer. 	 “Ko se puapuaga au, kae ko se fai foki ne au nisi tino ke puapuaga.


In union with him you, too, are being built up together into a place for God to inhabit by spirit.”—Ephesians 2:21, 22; 1 Peter 2:5, 9. 	 I te ‵soko tasi foki mo ia, ko ati fakatasi ake ei koutou mo nisi tino katoa ki se fale e tasi, telā e nofo i ei a te Atua, e alatu i tona Agaga.”—Efeso 2:21, 22; 1 Petelu 2:5, 9.


(Mark 4:18, 19) Consider how Jesus helped his disciples to adjust their priorities. 	 (Maleko 4:18, 19) Mafaufau ki te auala ne fesoasoani atu ei a Iesu ki ana soko ke fai ne fakama‵fuliga ki mea kolā e ‵tau o fakamuamua ne latou.


That faithful patriarch and his family survived the Flood because he pursued the life course outlined by Jehovah. 	 Ne sao a te toeaina tenā mo tena kāiga fakamaoni i te Lolo me ne tautali a ia i te auala telā ne fakatonu atu ne Ieova.


Jehovah’s Decree Against the Nations 	 Te Folafolaga a Ieova ki Malo


Why did first-century Christians find some things difficult to understand? 	 Kaia ne faigata ei ke malama‵lama a Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua i nisi mea?


He had faced Goliath, saying: “You are coming to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I am coming to you with the name of Jehovah of armies, the God of the battle lines of Israel, whom you have taunted.” (1 Samuel 17:45) Whereas Goliath’s confidence was in his great strength and in his weaponry, David’s confidence was in Jehovah. 	 I te taimi ne taua atu ei ki a Koliata, ne fai atu a ia, penei: “A koe e vau mo tau pelu mo tau tao, ka ko au e fanatu i te igoa o te Aliki Malosi, te Atua o te kautau a Isalaelu, telā ne muna masei koe ki ei.” (1 Samuelu 17:45) Ne talitonu katoatoa a Koliata ki tena mafi mo ana meatau, kae ne talitonu katoatoa a Tavita ki a Ieova.


Very shortly God will remove all wickedness and establish a new world under heavenly rulership. 	 Ko pili mai te taimi ka ave keatea ei ne te Atua a mea ma‵sei katoa kae fakatoka se lalolagi fou mai lalo i te pulega faka-te-lagi.


It tends to play to selfish desires or to the ego. 	 E foliga mai me e ‵saga tonu atu fua latou ki manakoga kaiū io me ko te fakamatamata.


Left unchecked, such thinking can lead us to put fleshly pursuits ahead of Jehovah’s will. In time, we could drift away from Jehovah and eventually engage in practices that we would never have considered being involved in when we were in good spiritual health. 	 Kafai e se iloilo faka‵lei ne tatou a ‵tou mafaufauga, e mafai o fai ei ke fakamuamua ne tatou a manakoga o te foitino i lō te loto o Ieova. Fakamuli loa, e mafai o tapea‵pea kea‵tea tatou mai i a Ieova kae fai a mea kolā ne seki mafau‵fau me ka fai ne tatou i te taimi koi ma‵losi tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


What counsel is found at Ephesians 5:22-25? 	 Ne a pati fakatonutonu e maua i te Efeso 5:22-25?


2 Yet, happiness is attainable. 	 2 Kae e mafai eiloa o maua te fiafia.


She wanted to know who should be respected more, a missionary from another country or a local minister serving in the branch office of the Watch Tower Society. 	 Ne fia iloa ne ia me ko oi te tino e ‵tau o sili atu te fakaaloalo ki ei, se misionale mai se isi fenua, io me ko te faifeau mai tena fenua telā e galue i te ofisa lagolago o te Sosaiete o te Faleleoleo Maluga.


8, 9. (a) What illustration did Paul use to teach Christians to stay united? (b) How can we cooperate in the congregation? 	 8, 9. (a) Se a te fakatusaga ne fakaaoga ne Paulo ke akoako ei a Kelisiano ke ‵kau fakatasi? (e) E mafai pefea o ga‵lue fakatasi tatou i te fakapotopotoga?


What lesson should we learn from these Scriptural examples? 	 Se a te akoakoga e ‵tau o tauloto ne tatou mai fakaakoakoga konei i te Tusi Tapu?


Similarly, if we do not rely on the sure, unchanging guidance of God’s Word, the Bible, our conscience might be nearly useless. 	 E penā foki loa, kafai e se fakalago‵lago tatou ki te takitakiga mautinoa i te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu, e mafai eiloa o seai se aoga o ‵tou loto lagona.


18 Support also comes from the brothers and sisters in your congregation. 	 18 E mafai o maua ne koe se fesoasoani mai taina mo tuagane i tau fakapotopotoga.


The traditional teaching of the churches was that any who died without repenting of such sins would undergo the everlasting torments of hellfire.* 	 E akoako mai ne lotu me i so se tino telā e mate kae e seki salamō e uiga ki vaegā agasala konei ka fakapuapuaga eiloa ki te se-gata-mai i te afi i seoli.*


In 1962, I was invited to attend the Kingdom Ministry School at South Lansing, New York. 	 I te 1962, ne ‵kami eiloa au ke kau atu ki te Akoga mō te Galuega Talai o te Malo i South Lansing, i Niu Ioki.


They will have beautiful homes and an abundance to eat and drink. 	 Ka ‵nofo latou i fale ‵gali kae lava kae ‵toe olotou meakai mo meainu.


God will remove him. 	 Ka ave keatea ne te Atua a ia.


What a powerful testimony to God’s spirit in action! 	 Ma‵faga o fakamaoniga lasi o te galuega a te agaga o te Atua!


Rather, Jehovah wanted them to praise him on the basis of “something new” that they would experience themselves, such as their safe journey to Jerusalem, perhaps by a more direct desert route. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne manako a Ieova ke tavae atu latou ki a ia ona ko “te mea fou” telā ne maua ne latou, e pelā mo te lotou malaga o ‵foki ki Ielusalema, kāti i se auala i loto i te vao.