Their choice soon led to a change in their attitude, which, in turn, moved them to simplify their life and to serve as pioneers, or full-time Kingdom evangelizers. 	 Ne iku atu te la filifiliga ki te ‵fuliga o la kilokiloga, telā ne iku atu i ei ki te fakafaigofie aka o te lā olaga kae tavini atu e pelā me ne paenia io me ne tino talai tumau o te Malo.


What is the determination of members of the great crowd? 	 Se a te fakaikuga ko oti ne fai ne te vaitino tokouke?


(Proverbs 1:8) When parents maintain that kind of reasonable solidarity before their children, the children know where they stand. 	 (Faataoto 1:8) Kafai e tumau eiloa te loto tasi tenā o mātua i mua o olotou tama‵liki, ka iloa ei ne tama‵liki a manatu o olotou mātua mo mea kolā e fakamoe‵moe olotou mātua ke fai ne latou.


Paul witnessed before high officials in Caesarea and then was taken at government expense to Rome to witness before Caesar himself.—Acts 9:26-30; 21:20-26; 23:11; 24:27; Galatians 2:12; 4:9, 10. 	 Ne talai atu Paulo ki tino ma‵luga o te malo i Kaisaleia kae oti aka ne ‵togi ne te malo tou tagata ke fanatu ki Loma o talai atu eiloa ki a Kaisala.—Galuega 9:26-30; 21:20-26; 23:11; 24:27; Kalatia 2:12; 4:9, 10.


Jesus told his disciples: “Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, . . . teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you.”—Matthew 28:19, 20. 	 Ne fai atu a Iesu ki ana soko: “Tela la, olo atu koutou ki fenua katoa ke fai a tino i ei mo oku soko, . . .


So interwoven was this underground distribution network that any disclosure could have far-reaching effects. 	 Ne sokosoko faka‵lei eiloa te galuega fai ‵funa tenei ki te tufatufaga o tusi me kafai e iloa, e matagā ‵ki a te ikuga.


• As we approach Armageddon, of what are you confident? 	 • I te pilipili atu o tatou ki Amaketo, se a te mea e talitonu koe ki ei?


“The young woman was pleasing in [Hegai’s] eyes, so that she gained loving-kindness before him.” 	 “A Hegai ne fiafia ki a Eseta.”


Base Your Teaching on God’s Word 	 Ke Fakavae au Akoakoga ki te Muna a te Atua


Moreover, she played an important part in keeping people in subjection. 	 E se gata i ei, ne tāua ‵ki a tena tusaga i te faiga o tino ke faka‵logo.


What will God do to his enemies, but who will be saved? 	 Ne a mea ka fai ne te Atua ki ana fili, kae ko oi ka ‵sao atu i ei?


Jesus stated that Jehovah gives “holy spirit to those asking him.” 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu me e tuku atu ne Ieova “te agaga tapu ki a latou kolā e fakamolemole atu e uiga ki ei.”


(Luke 11:5-8) In the story, a man receives a guest late at night and has no food to set before him. 	 (Luka 11:5-8) E fai mai i te tala me ne oko mai a te mālō a se tagata kae ko leva te po kae e seai ne ana meakai e toka mo tali tou tagata.


This comforted us a lot.” 	 Ne fakamafanafana malosi mai a te mea tenā ki a māua.”


You are treating me cruelly; you persecute me with all your power.” 	 Au ko fai fakamasei ne koe; ko fakasauā ne koe a au i tou ‵mana katoatoa.”


If the bereaved wants to talk about the tragedy, listen with interest and patience. 	 Kafai e manako a te tino fanoanoa o faipati e uiga ki te fakalavelave, fakalogologo faka‵lei kae kufaki.


Our own demise is the one subject that most of us cannot bear to contemplate. 	 E se fia mafau‵fau sāle a te tokoukega o tatou ki te taimi ka ‵mate ei tatou.


THREE thousand five hundred years ago, the Law of Moses condemned bribery. 	 I TE tolu afe lima selau tausaga ko ‵teka, ne fakatapu ei ne te Tulafono a Mose te faiga o meaalofa fakakolekole.


Myth 2: The Wicked Suffer in Hell 	 Te 2 o Tala ‵Kai: Ka Fakapuapuaga a Tino Amio Ma‵sei i Seoli


He said: “I set the pattern for you, that, just as I did to you, you should do also.” 	 Ana muna: “Ko avatu ne au te fakaakoakoga mō koutou. Tela la, e ‵tau mo koutou o fai pelā mo te mea ko oti ne fai ne au ki a koutou.”


(Romans 3:10; 9:29) And it would have been difficult to find those quotations unless you were very familiar with all “the holy writings.” 	 (Loma 3:10; 9:29) Kae ne mafai eiloa o faigata ke maua a pati konā ne siki mai seiloga ne masani ‵lei eiloa koe mo “tusitusiga tapu” katoa.


Certain ones were promoting doctrines that were not in harmony with Christian truth. 	 Ne fakamalosi aka ne nisi tino a akoakoga kolā e se fetaui mo te munatonu faka-Kelisiano.


Some say that the apostle Paul provided a foundation for prayer to saints in his writings. 	 E fai mai a nisi tino me ne tuku mai ne te apositolo ko Paulo se fakavae ke ‵talo atu ki te kau tapu i ana tusitusiga.


Or ask any of Jehovah’s Witnesses for further information. 	 Io me e fakamolemole atu ki se Molimau a Ieova e tokotasi mō nisi fakamatalaga.


By giving us inner calm that can free our mind and heart of disturbing emotions. 	 Mai te tuku mai ki a tatou se lagonaga tonu o te filemu telā e fakasaoloto ne ia te manavase o te mafaufau mo te loto mai mea kolā e mafai o faka‵mae mai ki ‵tou lagonaga.


Whether he had a legitimate cause for grievance in connection with the inheritance is not stated. 	 Faitalia me e isi se pogai ‵lei o tena fanoanoa e uiga ki te mea telā e seki maua ne ia, e se fakaasi mai te mea tenā.


(Luke 4:16-21) He taught his followers to pray: “Father, let your name be sanctified.”—Luke 11:2. 	 (Luka 4:16-21) Ne akoako ne ia ana soko ke ‵talo penei: “Te Tamana, ke tapu tou igoa.”—Luka 11:2.


1, 2. (a) Who in the past benefited from Jehovah’s long-suffering? (b) What does the word “long-suffering” mean? THE people in Noah’s day, the Israelites trekking through the wilderness with Moses, the Jews alive when Jesus walked on earth—all lived under different circumstances. 	 A TINO i aso o Noa, te kau Isalaelu kolā ne sa‵sale atu i te koga lavaki fakatasi mo Mose, te kau Iutaia kolā ne ola i taimi ne nofo ei a Iesu i te lalolagi—ne ola latou katoa mai lalo i fakanofonofoga kese‵kese.


Why do we need to beware of taking a false step? 	 Kaia e manakogina ei ke fakaeteete tatou i te faiga o se mea ‵se?


All of us prayerfully look to Jehovah for his blessing upon our united efforts in doing his will, to the honor and glory of his great name.” 	 E ‵talo atu tatou katoa ke na fakamanuia mai a Ieova ki te ‵tou loto tasi i te faiga o tena loto, kae ke faka‵malu kae ‵viki atu ei ki tena igoa sili.”


Sexual relations with her husband become the exclusive privilege of the wife; he likewise has the same privilege with her alone. 	 E maua eiloa ne te fafine a te aiā e uiga ki te fesokotakiga fakatauavaga o ia mo tena avaga; e penā foki te tagata ki tena avaga.


If we unselfishly give, we end up being enriched ourselves. 	 Kafai e tuku atu ne tatou ‵tou mea mo te lotomalie ka maua ne tatou te maumea i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Why is solitude desirable when we pray privately? 	 Kaia e aoga ei ke nofo tokotasi i te taimi e fai atu ei ‵tou ‵talo totino?


In addition to gifts of money and valuable personal property, there are other methods of giving to benefit Kingdom service worldwide. 	 I tafa o meaalofa tupe mo kope totino kolā e tāua, e isi ne nisi auala e fai ei a meaalofa ke aoga ki te galuega o te Malo i te lalolagi kātoa.


WHILE engaging in the ministry, a witness of Jehovah was confronted by a priest. 	 Ko oi a Amosa, kae ne a mea e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki a ia?


To expose these myths, compare what the following reference works say with what the Bible actually teaches. 	 Ke fakamatala atu a tala ‵kai konei, ke fakatusa ne tatou a fakamatalaga konei mai lalo mo mea kolā e akoako ‵tonu mai i te Tusi Tapu.


Does he care? 	 E mata, e atafai mai a ia?


Many who say that they have no fear of dying really appreciate the wonders of creation and may actually long to live forever. 	 E fia‵fia malosi a tino e tokouke kolā e fai mai me e se ma‵taku latou i te mate, ki mea fakaofoofogina i olotou tafa kae kāti e ma‵nako ke tumau eiloa latou i te ola ki te se-gata-mai.


Let us consider five reasons why we should want to follow the Christ. 	 Ke na mafau‵fau nei tatou ki pogai e lima e ‵tau ei o fia tau‵tali atu tatou ki a Keliso.


Insight on the Scriptures, published by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc., explains: “As used in the Bible, ‘atonement’ has the basic thought of ‘cover’ or ‘exchange,’ and that which is given in exchange for, or as a ‘cover’ for, another thing must be its duplicate. . . . 	 E fakamatala mai penei ne te Insight on the Scriptures, telā e ‵lomi ne te Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.: “Kafai e fakaaogā te pati ko te ‘fakamagaloga’ i te Tusi Tapu e fakauiga sāle i ei me e ‘ufi se mea,’ io me e “sui se mea,’ kae e ‵tau o ‵pau eiloa te mea telā e sui ki ei io me e ufi ki ei . . .


When Jesus sent forth the apostles to preach, he instructed them: “Into whatever city or village you enter, search out who in it is deserving.” 	 I te taimi ne uga atu ei ne Iesu ana soko ke talai atu, ne fakatonu atu a ia ki a latou: “Kafai e oko koutou ki se fa‵kai lasi io me se fa‵kai foliki, fesili atu me isi se tino e loto malie o talia koutou.”


How Obedience “Is Better Than a Sacrifice” 	 Te Auala ‘e Sili Atu ei te Fakalogo i lō Taulaga’


Could you perhaps have even greater joy? 	 E mata, e mafai o fakalasi atu tou fiafia?


12 These “desirable things” are still filling Jehovah’s house. 	 12 Koi laku mai a “koloa tāua” konā ki te fale o Ieova.


(Isaiah 54:1, 5, 6) Eventually, Jesus was born in Bethlehem. 	 (Isaia 54:1, 5, 6) Fakamuli loa, ne fanau mai ei a Iesu i Peteleema.


These Christians drew attention to the Scriptural evidence that the conclusion of the present world system was at hand. 	 Ne fakasino atu a Kelisiano konā ki fakamaoniga mai te Tusi Tapu me ko pili o oko atu a tino ki te ‵toe vaitaimi o te fakanofonofoga o te lalolagi nei.


IS THERE A MODERN-DAY PARALLEL? 	 E MATA, E ISI SE ATA TAI ‵PAU PENĀ NE TUPU I ASO NEI?


Consulting a horoscope, inquiring of a tribal medicine man, or dabbling in any superstitious practice would mean allowing the wicked spirits to control the decisions you make in your life. 	 A te onoono ki fakamatalaga o aso fanau, te fesokotaki atu ki se tagata faivailakau, io me ko te aofia i so se vaegā faifaiga telā e māfua mai i manatu va‵lea, e fakauiga i ei me ko talia ne koe a agaga ma‵sei ke takitaki ne latou a te faiga o au fakaikuga i tou olaga.


7 Are you taking in knowledge of Jehovah so as to become intimately acquainted with him? 	 7 E mata, e maua faeloa ne koe te iloaga e uiga ki a Ieova ko te mea ke maua i ei se va fealofani pili mo ia?


Still determined to have a share, they worked on the Kingdom Hall project during the day and then went into the fields in the evening to make sure that they got their crops planted. 	 Ona ko te ma‵nako o latou o fesoasoani ki te galuega, ne ga‵lue latou i te Kingdom Hall i te ao kae olo ki fatoaga i te afiafi po o ‵toki olotou fatoaga.


Jehovah invites people of all nations to draw close to him in prayer. 	 E ‵kami ne Ieova a tino o fenua katoa ke fakapili‵pili atu ki a ia i ‵talo.


The caption to the picture reads: “Who can see everything we do?” 	 E fai mai te fakamatalaga i te ata tenā penei: “Ko oi e mafai o lavea ne ia a mea katoa e fai ne tatou?”


It will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms [earthly governments], and it itself will stand to times indefinite.” 	 Ka fakatakavale ne ia a malo katoa kona, kae ka tumau ki te se gata mai.”


12 Approaching God’s throne through prayer. 	 12 Olo atu ki mua o te nofogaaliki o te Atua e auala i ‵talo.


Would imitating Jesus by remaining focused on doing God’s will lead to anything less than a truly meaningful and satisfying life? 	 E mata, a te fakaakoako atu ki a Iesu mai te tumau i te faiga o te loto o te Atua ka takitaki atu ei tatou ki se olaga aogā kae fakalotomalie?


Careful study of his arguments proves beyond doubt the sureness and power of the resurrection hope. 	 Kafai e sukesuke faka‵lei ki ana fakamatalaga i konā e fakamaoni katoatoa mai i ei te mautinoa mo te ‵mana o te fakamoemoega ki te toetu.


7 Anyone who does not trust firmly in Jehovah might think differently. 	 7 So se tino telā e se talitonu katoatoa ki a Ieova, e mafai o ‵kese ana mafaufauga.


Consider how Jehovah responded when his worshippers were in bondage in Egypt some 3,500 years ago. 	 Ke mafaufau ki te auala ne saga atu ei a Ieova i te taimi ne ‵nofo fakapagota ei ana tino tapuaki i Aikupito i se 3,500 tausaga ko ‵teka.


(John 14:9) A perfect reflection of Jehovah, Jesus provides us with vivid examples of God’s qualities in action. 	 (Ioane 14:9) Ona ko te mea ne fakaata faka‵lei mai ne Iesu a Ieova, ne fakaasi faka‵lei mai ne ia a uiga o te Atua i ana faifaiga.


11 Keys to Family Happiness—How Children Change a Marriage 	 A te Talitonu Katoatoa ki a Ieova e Fakamalosi Aka ei te Loto Talitonu ki a Ia


The angel told them: “Be on your way, and, having taken a stand in the temple, keep on speaking to the people all the sayings about this life.” 	 Ne fai atu te agelu ki a latou: “Olo o ‵tu i te Fale Tapu, kae taku atu ki tino e uiga ki te ola fou tenei.”


We tried to inculcate in our sons and daughters a love for Jehovah and a desire to serve him. 	 Ne taumafai māua ke faka‵goto ki loto o ma tamaliki a te alofa ki a Ieova mo se manakoga ke tavini atu ki a ia.


The Bible explains: “The god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers.” 	 E fakamatala mai i te Tusi Tapu: “Ne se tali‵tonu latou i te mea ko fakapouligina olotou loto ne te atua masei o te lalolagi nei.”


But, besides all these things, clothe yourselves with love, for it is a perfect bond of union.”—Col. 3:12-14. 	 Kae sili i mea katoa konei, taofi ‵mau koutou ki te alofa, telā e fusi fakatasi ei ne ia a mea katoa ke ‵lei.”—Kolose 3:12-14.


For example, after giving a talk, an elder was approached by a sister who in the weeks prior to the talk had been the victim of a gross injustice. 	 E pelā mo te otiga ne fai ne se toeaina se lauga, ne fanatu ki a ia se tuagane telā ne pokotia i faifaiga matagā sē fakamaoni i nāi vaiaso mai mua o te lauga.


The greatest sin seems to be to judge another person’s actions. 	 A te ‵toe agasala matagā ko te fakamasino ne tatou a faifaiga a te suā tino.


Such efforts affect how others view our ministry. 	 E pokotia eiloa a kilokiloga a nisi tino ki ‵tou galuega talai i vaegā taumafaiga penā.


If there are no latrines or other sanitation systems nearby, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends: “Defecate at least 30 meters [100 feet] away from any body of water and then bury your feces.” 	 Kafai e seai ne fale fo‵liki io me ne isi mea aka e mafai o fakaaoga, e fai mai a te U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): “Ke olo a tino ki olotou tinae i se 30 mita [100 futu] te ‵mao mai so se vai kae tanu faka‵lei a fekau.”


He chose a very complicated design, although he had never built a house before. 	 E tiga eiloa tenei te taimi muamua ke ta ne ia se fale, ne filifili aka ne ia se vaegā fale telā e faigata o faka‵tu aka.


So rather than criticizing him or immediately offering advice, why not imitate Jesus’ example and ask some viewpoint questions? 	 I lō te munasele atu io me tuku fakavave atu se pati fakatonutonu, kaia e se tautali ei koe i te fakaakoakoga a Iesu kae ‵sili atu ne fesili ke fakaasi mai ana lagonaga?


“Nevertheless, since he left me, I have felt that God’s holy spirit has sustained me.” 	 “Kae e tiga eiloa ne tiakina ne ia a au, ne talitonu au me e fakamalosi mai eiloa te agaga tapu o te Atua ki a au.”


A mild temper can make us happy. 	 E mafai o fai ne te agamalu ke fia‵fia tatou.


“I budget every single centavo of my earnings,” he says. 	 “E fakaaoga faka‵lei eiloa ne au a tupe kolā e maua ne au,” ko ana muna.


Therefore, we do well to ask ourselves: ‘Have I allowed the anxieties of life to push me off course? 	 Telā la, se mea ‵lei ke fesili ifo tatou ki a tatou eiloa: ‘E mata, ko oti ne talia ne au a manavasega o te olaga ke fakaseke keatea ei au mo oku fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga?


(Philippians 4:11, 12; 1 Timothy 6:6-8) You can do the same. 	 (Filipi 4:11, 12; 1 Timoteo 6:6-8) E mafai foki o fai koe penā.


Poetic books beautifully described his qualities. 	 E fakamatala fakagaligali mai foki i nisi tusi ana uiga.


Why is it worth making the effort to be appropriately dressed? 	 Kaia e aoga i ei a ‵tou taumafaiga ke mata ‵tau ‵tou gatu?


Hosea accepted the assignment. 	 Ne talia ne Hosea a te tofiga tenā.


7 Well, the account shows that Jehovah opened a watery barrier, the Jordan River, so that many thousands of men, women, and children could pass over on dry ground. 	 7 E fakaasi mai ne te tala me ne fai ne Ieova te vai o te vaitafe ko Iolitana ke se ‵tafe, ko te mea ke sasale atu i ei te fia afe o tagata, fāfine mo tama‵liki i te laukele malō.


PAST NEGATIVE EXPERIENCES 	 TALA SE ‵TONU I TAIMI KO ‵TEKA


It is so with the Christian.” 	 E penā foki eiloa a Kelisiano.”


She desired to have sexual intercourse with Joseph, who was a handsome young man, and day after day she kept urging him: “Lie down with me.” 	 Ne manako tou fafine ke moe laua mo Iosefa, telā se tamataene taulekaleka, kae i aso takitasi ne fai atu faeloa tou fafine ki a ia: “Vau ke moe tāua.”


If I am contemplating a major move to another city or country for perceived economic advantages, do I give prayerful consideration to the effect this would have on my family and on the congregation?’* 	 Kafai e mafaufau au ke fanatu ki te suā fakai io me se fenua ke maua a tupe, kai mafaufau aka eiloa au fakatasi mo te faiga o ‵talo ki ikuga e mafai o oko ki toku kāiga mo te fakapotopotoga?’*


It is better to use one text well by explaining and illustrating the point than to read two or three scriptures in rapid succession. 	 Se mea ‵lei ke fakaaoga faka‵lei se tusi siki e tasi mai i te fakamatala mo te fakaasi atu o te manatu tenā i lō te faitau fakavave fua ki tusi siki e lua io me tolu.


Perhaps in time, some of her Bible students will show themselves to be “desirable things” that will glorify Jehovah’s house. 	 Kāti ka fai fakamuli a nisi tino kolā e fai ne ia olotou akoga mo fai ne “koloa tāua” kolā ka faka‵malu ei te fale o Ieova.


They submit to the Messianic Kingdom, made up of Christ Jesus and the 144,000 “holy ones” who will be associated with him in that heavenly government.—Rev. 7:9, 10; Dan. 7:13, 14, 18. 	 E faka‵logo latou ki te Malo faka-Mesia, telā e aofia i ei a Keliso Iesu mo te toko 144,000 “tino o te Atua” kolā ka ‵kau fakatasi mo ia i te malo faka-te-lagi tenā.—Fakaasiga 7:9, 10; Tanielu 7:13, 14, 18.


We may simply have to live with the consequences. 	 E ‵tau eiloa o fakafesagai atu tatou ki ikuga o ‵tou mea ‵se.


“[The nations] are in darkness mentally, . . . because of the insensibility of their hearts.”—4:18, 19. 	 “[A atufenua] e ‵nofo olotou mafaufauga i te pouliga . . . ona ko te valea telā e nofo i loto i a latou, mo te ma‵keke o olotou loto.”—4:18, 19.


For instance, he said, “I wondered if being honest about my faith was a good idea.” 	 E pelā mo te taimi e tasi, ne fai mai tou tagata, “Ne fakalotolotolua au ki toku fakamaoni ki te mea ko iloa ne au me se mea ‵lei io me ikai.”


For instance, the sun appears to revolve around the earth—rising in the east, moving through the sky, and setting in the west. 	 E pelā mo te mea tenei, e foliga mai me ko te la telā e malaga fakatamilomilo i te lalolagi—e sae aka i te sopogala, e malaga atu i luga i te lagi, kae tō i te togala.


What about you? 	 Kae e pefea la koe?


Still, those Christians did praise God in song. 	 Kae e ‵viki atu eiloa a Kelisiano konā ki te Atua i pese.


Perhaps this is what made popular the axiom “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” 	 Kāti tenā eiloa te pogai ne lauiloa malosi ei a te tugāpati tenei, “E tuakoi te tu ‵mā mo amioga fakaatua.”


• How did Jesus show his keen appreciation for the high value of the Kingdom? 	 • Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne Iesu me ne fakatāua malosi ne ia te Malo?


2 Do we personally share Jehovah’s view of people? 	 2 E mata, e ‵pau ‵tou kilokiloga ki tino mo te kilokiloga a Ieova?


At the sight of Jesus, Anna “began returning thanks to God and speaking about the child to all those waiting for Jerusalem’s deliverance.”—Luke 2:22-24, 36-38; Numbers 18:6, 7. 	 I te taimi ne lavea ei ne ia a Iesu, ne siki atu ne Ana “tena fakafetai ki te Atua, kae ne faipati e uiga mo te tamaliki, ki a latou katoa kolā ne fakatalitali ki te fakasaolotoga o Ielusalema.”—Luka 2:22-24, 36-38; Numela 18:6, 7.


11 Hannah, who lives in England, was 13 years old and studying the French language at school when she heard that a French-speaking group had been formed in a nearby town. 	 11 A Hana, telā e nofo i Egelani, ko 13 ana tausaga kae e tauloto ne ia te ‵gana Falani i te akoga kae ne logo me e isi se potukau i te ‵gana Falani ko oti ne fakatu aka i se fa‵kai tai pili mai.


He may not immediately provide you with an ideal job, but he may help you by having you remember King David’s observations: “I was once young and now I am old, but I have not seen anyone righteous abandoned, nor his children looking for food.” 	 E se tuku fakavave atu ne ia te galuega telā e manako koe ki ei, kae e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki a koe mai i te fakamasaua atu o te mea telā ne iloa ne te Tupu ko Tavita: “Au nei ko toeaina, ko leva eiloa toku olaga, kae seki iloa eiloa ne au se tino amio lei ke tiakina ne te Aliki, io me ko ana tamaliki foki ke akai meakai.”


13 We need God-given courage and strength to cope with depressing problems. 	 13 E ‵tau eiloa o maua ne tatou a te loto toa mo te malosi mai te Atua ke kufaki ei tatou i fakalavelave fakafanoa‵noa.


“The God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be brought to ruin. 	 “Ka fakatu ne te Atua o te lagi a te malo telā ka se toe gata mai.


First of all, they refrain from any such activity themselves. 	 Muamua la, e ‵kalo keatea latou mai te faiga o amioga konā.


When we recall Jesus’ command to treat others as we wish to be treated, we are motivated to respond empathetically even when it is difficult to do so.—Matt. 7:12. 	 Kafai e masaua ne tatou a te fakatonuga a Iesu ke fai a mea kolā e ma‵nako tatou ke fai mai ne tino ki a tatou, ko fakamalosigina ei tatou ke ‵saga atu mo te loto a‵lofa faitalia eiloa me e faigata ke fai penā.—Mata. 7:12.


Tom, an elder for many years, recalls: “An experienced elder took me under his wing and gave me excellent training. 	 Ne toe fakamasaua mai a Tom, se toeaina mō tausaga e uke: “Ne saga malosi mai ki a au se toeaina ko matua ‵ki kae akoako faka‵lei ne ia a au.


HOPES realized and aspirations attained give us a sense of satisfaction. 	 E MAUA eiloa ne tino te lotomalie māfai ko fakataunu mai olotou fakamoemoega mo mea kolā e kausaki latou ki ei.


Likewise, if we trust in Jehovah with all our heart, he promises to ‘make our paths straight’ as we walk alongside him.—Proverbs 3:5, 6. 	 E penā foki loa, kafai e tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou ki a Ieova mo ‵tou loto kātoa, e folafola mai a ia me ka ‘fakaasi mai ne ia te auala tonu,’ māfai e sa‵sale fakatasi tatou mo ia.—Faataoto 3:5, 6.


When faced with difficulties and problems, let us not fixate on what may appear to have been positive things in the past—perhaps even before we came to a knowledge of the truth. 	 Kafai e fe‵paki tatou mo mea faiga‵ta mo fakalavelave, ke mo a eiloa e ma‵keke tatou ki mea kolā e foliga mai me ko mea ‵tonu i taimi ko ‵teka, a koi tuai foki o maua ne tatou a te munatonu.


We cannot approach God in prayer without faith. 	 E se mafai ne tatou o ‵talo atu ki te Atua e aunoa mo te fakatuanaki.


If each hair on our head can be numbered and noticed by Jehovah, then is there any detail about our life—our needs, our struggles, and our worries—that he cannot know? 	 Kafai e mafai ne Ieova o lau a lauulu takitasi mai ‵tou ulu, e mata, e isi ne fakamatalaga e uiga ki ‵tou olaga—‵tou manakoga, taumafaiga, mo mea e manava‵se tatou ki ei—e se iloa ne ia?


In others, fanatics physically assault Jehovah’s worshipers and burn their property. 	 I nisi fenua, e fakasāua ne nisi tino loto finafinau va‵lea a tino tapuaki ki a Ieova kae ‵sunu olotou kope.


Let us come before his person with thanksgiving; let us with melodies shout in triumph to him.”—Psalm 95:1, 2. 	 Tou olo atu ki ona mua mo te fakafetai, kae usu mo te fiafia a pese o tavaega ki a ia.” —Salamo 95:1, 2.


Reflect regularly and appreciatively on the blessings that knowing Bible truths has brought to your life. 	 Ke mafaufau faeloa mo te loto fakafetai ki fakamanuiaga kolā ko oti ne aumai ne te munatonu mai te Tusi Tapu ki tou olaga.


(Isaiah 55:11) We urge you to learn more about God’s purposes for mankind. 	 (Isaia 55:11) E fakamalosi atu matou ke tauloto koe ki mea tai uke atu e uiga ki fuafuaga a te Atua mō tino.


Once a reader allows himself to be guided by the Bible, he takes on a new set of values and standards. 	 Kafai ko talia ne se tino faitau ke takitaki a ia ne te Tusi Tapu, ka talia foki ne ia se fakasologa o mea aogā mo tulafono ‵fou.


Before the Flood came, the animals had to be gathered and brought inside. 	 A koi tuai o poko te Lolo, ne ‵tau o fakamaopoopo mai a manu kae avatu foki ki loto i te vaka.


Those Taking the Lead Show Respect for Others 	 E Fakaasi Atu ne Ovasia te Āva ki Nisi Tino


Single for Life 	 Te Nofo Taka i te Olaga Kātoa


However, Paul evidently did not reason that way. 	 Kae e foliga mai me ne seki fai penā a manatu o Paulo.


Keep in mind Jesus’ words regarding how we can distinguish good religion from bad. 	 Masaua a pati a Iesu e uiga ki te auala e mafai ei o faka‵kese ne koe a te lotu ‵lei mai i lotu ma‵sei.


It says: “Her husband also praises her.” 	 E fai mai: “E tavae faeloa foki a ia ne tena avaga.”


Jehovah Hears Our Cries for Help 	 E Lagona ne Ieova a ‵Tou ‵Tagi mō se Fesoasoani


An invisible God created the visible universe. 	 Ne faite ne se Atua e se lavea a te iunivesi telā e lavea ki mata.


What can help us to direct attention to the Bible in the ministry? 	 E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu tatou ki tino i te galuega talai ke fia‵fia ki te Tusi Tapu?


7 If you feel overwhelmed by your sinful nature, take comfort in the words of the apostle John, who wrote: “If anyone does commit a sin, we have a helper with the Father, Jesus Christ, a righteous one. 	 7 Kafai e fakalavelave malosi atu ki a koe a tou tulaga agasala, ka maua eiloa ne koe se fakamafanafanaga mai pati a te apositolo ko Ioane, telā ne tusi mai: “Kafai e isi se tino e agasala, e iai i a tatou a Iesu Keliso, ko te tino amiotonu, telā e fautua mō tatou ki te Tamana.


Virtue refers to goodness or moral excellence. 	 E fakasino a mea ‵lei ki amioga mo faifaiga ‵lei.


Jesus explained: “I make a covenant with you . . . for a kingdom.”—Luke 22:29. 	 Muna a Iesu: “E pela eiloa mo te tukumaiga ne toku Tamana te pule ki a au, e pela foki taku feagaiga ki a koutou.”—Luka 22:29.


They made steady progress in their understanding of God’s purposes. 	 Ne gasolo o malamalama latou i fuafuaga a te Atua.


14 As the great tribulation nears, we do not want to be plagued with such anxious thoughts as these: ‘Could I have done more in God’s service? 	 14 I te pili mai o te fakalavelave lasi, e se manakogina ke pokotia tatou i vaegā mafaufauga penei: ‘E mata ne mafai o uke atu a mea e fai ne au i te taviniga a te Atua?


To Abraham, such factors were insignificant. 	 Ne fai eiloa a mea konā e pelā me ne tamā mea fua ki a Apelaamo.


3 Kindness is displayed by taking an active interest in the welfare of others. 	 3 E fakaasi atu te alofa atafai mai te amanaia tonu ki te tulaga ‵lei o nisi tino.


10 Time and again, Jehovah’s Witnesses have been commended by public officials for their clean, orderly, and respectful conduct and habits, seen particularly at their large conventions. 	 10 Ne tavae atu faeloa a tino ma‵luga ki Molimau a Ieova ona ko te lotou tu ‵mā, olotou fakatokatokaga, amioga mo te āva, kolā ne lavea malosi atu i olotou fono ‵lasi.


That points to the need for God to do this in view of how disunity arose in the first place. 	 E fakasino atu te manatu tenā ki te tāua ke fai ne te Atua te mea tenei ona ko te māfuaga o te ‵nofo mavae‵vae o tino i te kamataga.


In many instances, he used logical reasoning in order to teach his disciples important lessons. 	 I te ukega o taimi, ne fakaaogā faka‵lei ne ia a fakamatalaga ‵tonu ko te mea ke akoako atu ei a mataupu tāua ki ana soko.


After all, if Jesus’ words do indeed constitute a command, he would be ordering us to do something beyond our control. 	 E se gata i ei, kafai e foliga mai me i pati a Iesu se fakatonuga, ko tena uiga ko faimalō ne ia tatou ke fai se mea telā e se mafai eiloa ne tatou o fai.


GERMANY 	 SIAMANI


Of course, it is not enough for an elder to say that he is approachable; he should manifest that quality. 	 E tonu, e se lava fua ke fai mai se toeaina i a ia e uiga faigofie, e ‵tau o fakaasi mai ne ia a te uiga tenā.


It is important that we overcome such obstacles in order to persevere as Christians, share regularly in the ministry, and maintain a good relationship with Jehovah. 	 E tāua ‵ki eiloa ke manumalo tatou i vaegā fakalavelave penā ko te mea ke tumau tatou i te fai e pelā me ne Kelisiano, ke ‵kau faeloa ki te galuega talai, kae fakatumau se fesokotakiga ‵lei mo Ieova.


The Mosaic Law gave the priests specific instructions on how to “come near to,” or approach, Jehovah on behalf of his people. 	 Ne tuku mai foki i te Tulafono telā ne tuku atu ki a Mose a fakatonuga mautinoa mō faitaulaga e uiga ki te auala e mafai ei o ‘fakapili‵pili’ atu latou ki a Ieova e pelā me ne sui o ana tino.


What Will Help You to Keep Following the Christ? 	 Se a te Mea ka Fesoasoani Atu ke Tumau Koe i te Tautali Atu ki te Keliso?


But doing so throughout life, as Caleb did, can be a challenge. 	 Kae e mafai eiloa o faigata a te fai penā, e pelā mo te mea ne fai ne Kalepo.


(Jas. 1:1) His readers no doubt found it easier to accept his advice when they saw from his greeting that they had the same standing before God. 	 (Iako. 1:1) E seai se fakalotolotolua me ne faigofie ki ana tino fai‵tau ke talia tena manatu fesoasoani i te taimi ne matea ei ne latou mai i ana fakatalofaga me e ‵pau olotou tulaga i mua o te Atua.


Pornography damages marriages and families by 	 E fakamasei ne ata ma‵sei a avaga mo kāiga e auala i te


12 In line with what was discussed in paragraph 5, some couples choose to exclude alcoholic beverages from the wedding feast lest the abuse of such mar the happiness and success of the occasion. 	 12 E ‵tusa mo te mea ne sau‵tala ki ei i te palakalafa e 5, e filifili aka ne nisi tauavaga ke se aofia a meainu ma‵losi i ‵kaiga o fakaipoipoga ko te mea ke se fakamasei aka ne te mea tenā a te fiafia mo te gali o te maopoopoga tenā.


But they love their son so much! 	 Kae e a‵lofa malosi lāua ki te lā tamaliki tagata!


Under inspiration, he wrote: “There were heavens from of old and an earth standing compactly out of water and in the midst of water by the word of God, and by those means the world of that time suffered destruction when it was deluged with water.” (2 Peter 3:5, 6) Here the apostle refers to the Flood of Noah’s day. 	 A te lalolagi ne tupu ake i te vai kae ne siomia ne te vai, ka ko te vai foki tenā ko te lolo ne fakamasei ne ia a fenua o te lalolagi mua.” (2 Petelu 3:5, 6) E fakasino atu a te apositolo i konei ki te Lolo i aso o Noa.


12 If we appreciate the Bible, “not as the word of men, but, just as it truthfully is, as the word of God,” we will be drawn to it just as a baby craves its mother’s milk. 	 12 Kafai e iloa tonu ne tatou me i te Tusi Tapu “e se ko pati a tāgata, kae ko te tonuga loa, ko te muna eiloa a te Atua,” ka fia‵fia malosi tatou ki ei e pelā eiloa mo te fia inu o se pepe ki te susu o tena mātua.


It also explains why the world is filled with injustice, oppression, and suffering. 	 E fakamatala mai foki i ei a te pogai e ‵fonu ei te lalolagi i faifaiga sē ‵tonu, pulega fakasaua, mo logo‵maega.


Why did God reveal his name to us? 	 Kaia ne fakaasi mai ei ne te Atua a tena igoa ki a tatou?


The angels almost had to drag him and his family out of the city. 	 Toeitiiti kae toso atu keatea ne agelu a ia mo tena kāiga mai te fa‵kai.


How can Paul’s example help those who struggle with feelings of unworthiness? 	 E fesoasoani atu pefea te fakaakoakoga a Paulo ki a latou kolā e maua ne latou a lagonaga sē aoga?


• How should we react to opposition? 	 • E ‵tau o ‵saga atu pefea tatou ki ‵tekemaiga?


How fine it is when ministerial servants reach out to qualify as elders! (1 Tim. 3:1, 10) Some younger elders have progressed to the point that they qualify for circuit work, serving brothers and sisters in many congregations. 	 Se mea gali ke kausaki atu a tavini fesoasoani ke fai pelā me ne toeaina! (1 Timo. 3:1, 10) Ko oti ne ga‵solo atu ki mua a nisi toeaina talavou ke fai pelā me ne ovasia o te fenua kae tavini atu ki nisi taina mo tuagane i fakapotopotoga e uke.


This was because Simeon as well as Levi had acted “harshly,” and their anger was “cruel.” 	 Ona ko Simeona mo Levi e “loto kaitaua” kae “fakamataku” foki māfai ko ita.


How did Jesus manifest patience, and why should we do the same? 	 Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne Iesu tena loto kufaki, kae kaia e e ‵tau ei mo tatou o fai foki penā?


The next morning, this brother was given the very job that the former director had refused to give him. 	 I te suā taeao, ne tuku atu ki te taina a te galuega telā ne seki manako a te pule mua o tuku atu ki tou tagata.


Instead of thanking God for their freedom, they blamed him for what they wrongly viewed as deprivation. 	 I lō te fakafetai atu ki te Atua mō te lotou saolotoga, ne ‵losi ‵se atu latou me ne ave keatea ne ia a mea ‵lei mai i a latou.


But thanks to the Bible, I no longer feel strong hatred for others. 	 Kae fakafetai ki te Tusi Tapu, ko se takalialia malosi nei au ki nisi tino.


Yet, giving a mild answer to an angry person is not always easy. 	 Kae, e se se mea faigofie ke tuku atu se tali filemu ki se tino kaitaua.


Also, if he has committed sins, it will be forgiven him.”—James 5:14, 15. 	 A te ‵talo tenei, se ‵talo e fai i te fakatuanaki, kae ka fakaola ne ia te tino masaki: ka toe fakafoki atu ne te Aliki te malosi ki a ia, ka ko ana agasala ne fai ka fakamagalogina.”—Iakopo 5:14, 15.


2 Those of you who are young likely see things differently. 	 2 Kāti e tai ‵kese loa te kilokiloga a koutou e talavou i te vaitaimi nei.


8 One of the qualities that Jehovah helps people to develop is honesty, as the following experience shows. 	 8 A te fakamaoni ko te uiga e tasi telā e fesoasoani atu a Ieova ke ati aka ne tino, e pelā mo mea e fakaasi mai i tala konei.


We know the truth about “the Son of [God’s] love, by means of whom we have our release by ransom, the forgiveness of our sins.”—Col. 1:13, 14. 	 Ko iloa nei ne tatou te munatonu e uiga ki “te Tama fagasele [a te Atua], e auala i a ia ko fakasaoloto tatou e alatu i te togiola, ko te fakamagaloga tenā o ‵tou agasala.”—Ko. 1:13, 14.


That includes sharing in the worldwide preaching of the good news of the Kingdom. 	 E aofia i te mea tenā a te kau atu ki te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei o te Malo.


“Sharing in the ministry helps us to put on the new personality and to show love for God and our neighbors,” notes Zygmunt. 	 “A te kau atu ki te galuega talai e fesoasoani mai ke ‵pei tatou ki uiga ‵fou kae ke fakaasi atu te alofa ki te Atua mo ‵tou tuakoi,” ko pati a Zygmunt.


5, 6. (a) How would the judgment against Satan be executed? (b) How did God progressively reveal the line to the promised “seed”? 	 5, 6. (a) Ka fakaoko atu pefea a te fakamasinoga o Satani? (e) Ne fakaasi malielie atu pefea ne te Atua a te gafa e ‵tau o sae mai i ei a te “fanau”?


There he sprinkled the blood of the sacrifices before the ark of the covenant. 	 E apiapi atu ne ia i konā a toto o te taulaga i mua o te pusa o te feagaiga.


(Matt. 25:31-46) Previously, we thought that the judging of people as sheep or goats would take place during the entire period of the last days from 1914 onward. 	 (Mata. 25:31-46) I te taimi muamua, ne mafau‵fau tatou i te fakamasinoga o tino e pelā me ne mamoe mo kouti ne kamata mai eiloa i te kamataga o aso fakaoti mai te 1914 o fano ki mua.


Rita told Renato at an early age that she was not his real mother. 	 Ne fai atu a Rita ki a Renato a koi foliki tou tagata me i a ia e se ko tena mātua tonu.


16 What if problems develop to the point that the spiritual health of a member of the congregation is threatened? 	 16 Kae e a māfai e olo aka a fakalavelave ke oko ki te tulaga telā ko fakamataku ei te feitu faka-te-agaga o se tino i te fakapotopotoga?


6 The Greater David—Jesus, the Son of David—followed a similar pattern. 	 Ne masani sāle o fanatu a Iesu ki te sunako i vaiaso katoa.


Instead, it depends on Jehovah’s undeserved kindness, which he extends toward humble, honesthearted people who are conscious of their spiritual need. 	 I lō te fai penā, e fakalagolago eiloa tena mauaga ki te alofa tauanoa o Ieova, telā e tuku atu ne ia ki tino loto mau‵lalo, tino loto fakamaoni kolā e iloa ne latou olotou manakoga faka-te-agaga.


The first one that may come to mind is found at 1 Corinthians 15:33, which says: “Bad associations spoil useful habits.” 	 A te mea muamua telā e mafai o masaua ne tatou ko pati i te 1 Kolinito 15:33, e fai mai penei: “A taugasoa ma‵sei e fakamasei ne latou te amio ‵lei.”


Doing so honestly, many find that they are in a position to expand their service by taking up the full-time ministry or by moving to serve where the need is greater. 	 Mai te faiga penā mo te fakamaoni, ne iloa aka ei ne nisi tino me e mafai o momea aka te lotou galuega mai te ga‵lue tumau i te taviniga io me olo atu ki koga kolā e manakogina i ei a tino talai.


What are some of the benefits that come from loving righteousness? 	 Ne a nisi mea aoga e maua mai te fia‵fia ki te amiotonu?


(Isaiah 30:20) It takes faith to recognize that Jehovah is the one teaching us through his earthly organization. 	 (Isaia 30:20, NW) E manakogina i ei te fakatuanaki ke iloa atu me i a Ieova ko te tino telā e akoako mai ki a tatou e auala i tena fakapotopotoga i te lalolagi nei.


They realize that to meet Jehovah’s standards, they will have to make significant changes in their lives. 	 E iloa ne latou me i te tautali atu ki tulaga katoa o Ieova, e ‵tau o fai ne latou ne ‵fuliga ‵lasi ki olotou olaga.


What was God’s will for our first parents and their offspring? 	 Se a te loto o te Atua mō ‵tou mātua muamua mo lā tama‵liki?


Under the empowering force of holy spirit, you may receive the strength to serve God successfully and to face whatever challenges may arise in your life. 	 Mai lalo i te takitakiga a te malosi galue o te agaga tapu, e mafai ei o maua ne koe te malosi ke tavini atu ki te Atua mo te manuia kae fakafesagai atu ki so se tofotofoga e sae aka i tou olaga.


In what sense do we already experience a world without foreigners? 	 I te auala fea ko seai ei ne tino fakaatea ki Molimau a Ieova?


10 James 1:25 reads, in part: “He who peers into the perfect law that belongs to freedom and who persists in it . . . will be happy in his doing it.” 	 10 I te Iakopo 1:25, e fai‵tau tatou penei: “Kae ko te tino telā e sukesuke faka‵lei ki te tulafono ‵lei katoatoa o te saolotoga kae tumau i ei,” ka “fiafia eiloa a ia i ei.”


Worldwide, they are known for displaying Christlike love. 	 E fakaasi atu ne latou a te alofa faka-Keliso i te lalolagi kātoa.


To write those books, he referred to numerous sources.* The Jews, who had recently arrived from Babylon, were in need of a summary of their nation’s history. 	 Ne sukesuke a ia ki nisi tusi ko te mea ke tusi ne ia a tusi konā.* Ne ma‵nako a te kau Iutaia kolā ne fatoā oko atu mai Papelonia ki se tala toetoe e uiga ki te lotou fenua.


(See paragraphs 13, 14) 	 (Ke onoono ki palakafa 13, 14)


(Matthew 13:18, 22) The Greek word here rendered “choke” means “strangle completely.” 	 (Mataio 13:18, 22) A te pati Eleni telā ne ‵fuli ki te “ola saitia” e fakauiga eiloa ki te “‵kumi o te ua ke mate.”


(Read Revelation 12:17.) 	 (Faitau te Fakaasiga 12:17.)


19 We are living when the “shadow of the good things to come” has been replaced by “the very substance of the things.” 	 19 Ko ‵nofo nei tatou i te vaitaimi ko sui ei te “ata ‵nefu fua o mea ‵lei ka oko mai” ki te “tina fakatusa o mea tonu.”


Will he fail to act? 	 E mata, ka fakatamala a ia o gasuesue?


(Matthew 23:2-4) However, in 29 C.E., Jesus appeared as the Messiah. 	 (Mataio 23:2-4) Kae i te 29 T.A., ne sae mai a Iesu e pelā me ko te Mesia.


How have some young ones been deceived? 	 Ne faka‵segina pefea a nisi talavou?


• What lessons do the illustrations of the lost sheep and the lost coin teach us? 	 • Ne a mea aogā e maua ne tatou mai tala fakatusa e uiga ki te mamoe mo te tupe siliva kolā ne ‵galo?


We are surrounded by evidence of a Creator. 	 E sikomia tatou ne fakamaoniga e uke e uiga ki te Mafuaga.


If we are living and walking by holy spirit, we will work hard so that we can care for our family and also have “something to distribute to someone in need.” (1 Tim. 5:8) Jesus and his apostles set aside funds to help the poor, but the betrayer Judas Iscariot carried off some of the money. 	 Kafai e ola kae takitaki tatou ne te agaga tapu, ka ga‵lue malosi tatou ko te mea ke tausi atu ki ‵tou kāiga kae ke “tufatufa atu foki se mea ki tino fakaa‵lofa.” (1 Timoteo 5:8) Ne tuku fakaa‵tea ne Iesu mo ana apositolo ne tupe ke fesoasoani atu ki tino ma‵tiva, kae ne puke ne Iuta te Isikaliota a nisi tupe.


The advertised public talk, “The Overthrow of Satan’s Empire,” drew an “intelligent audience of about 300” later that evening. 	 Ne fakasalalau atu eiloa te lāuga mō tino katoa, “The Overthrow of Satan’s Empire,” fakamuli ifo i te afiafi tenā, ne olo atu ne “tino ata‵mai toeitiiti ko kātoa te 300.”


3 When a person’s conscience is not properly trained, it does not act as a restraint from wrongdoing. 	 3 Kafai a te loto lagona o se tino e se akoako faka‵lei, ka se puipui i ei tatou mai te faiga o te mea ‵se.


(Mark 10:1–16:8) 	 (Maleko 10:1–16:8)


Am I giving priority to study, prayer, attendance at Christian meetings, and the sharing of the good news of the Kingdom? 	 E mata, e fakamuamua ne au a te faiga o sukesukega, ‵talo, te kau atu ki fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano, mo te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei o te Malo?


6 Where did the eager travelers go? 	 6 Ne olo atu la ki fea a Paulo mo ana taugasoa loto finafinau?


There was no consistent, organized channel for dispensing spiritual food. 	 E seai se fakatokaga tumau ke fakasoa mai i ei a meakai faka-te-agaga.


God’s Word states: “It came about in the time of Solomon’s growing old that his wives themselves had inclined his heart to follow other gods; and his heart did not prove to be complete with Jehovah his God like the heart of David his father. . . . 	 E fai mai te Muna a Atua: “I te taimi ko toeaina ei a ia, ko tautali atu eiloa a ia i ana avaga o tapuaki ki atua fakaatea. Ko se fakamaoni a ia ki te Aliki tena Atua, e pelā mo Tavita . . .


If you already have an abundance, as did Liz and her husband, can you adjust your life-style to channel more time and energy into helping people, whether rich or poor, to learn about the Kingdom, the means of gaining real security? 	 Kafai e lava kae ‵toe au mea, e pelā mo Lisa mo tena avaga, e mata, ka fai ne koe se fakamafuliga ki tou olaga ke fakamāumāu a te ukega ou taimi mo tou malosi i te fesoasoani atu ki tino faitalia me mau‵mea io me ma‵tiva latou, ke tauloto ki te Malo, ko te auala tenā ki te tokagamalie tonu?


What I have built up I am tearing down, and what I have planted I am uprooting—the entire land. 	 Ka fai ne au a te mea tenā ki te lalolagi kātoa.


A closer examination of their claimed status, however, reveals that their present life-style is not an improvement over their former village life; they are struggling financially like most other city dwellers. 	 Kae e fakaasi mai ne sukesukega kolā ko oti ne fai faka‵lei e uiga ki te tulaga o te lotou olaga i fa‵kai ‵lasi, me e se fanaka o ‵lei te lotou olaga i ei e pelā mo te olaga mua o latou i olotou fa‵kai eiloa me e ‵tau o ga‵lue malosi latou ke maua a tupe mo olotou ola.


Hosea 7:14 says this about Jehovah’s displeasure with his people: “They did not call to me for aid with their heart, although they kept howling on their beds.” 	 E fai mai te Hosea 7:14 e uiga ki te fanoanoa o Ieova ki ana tino: “A olotou talosaga ki a au e seki fai mo te fakamaoni, kae e faka‵siga fua latou ki lalo kae tagi paka‵laga.”


They too want to see the person come back to the fold and enjoy God’s support, protection, and blessing. 	 E ma‵nako foki latou ke foki mai te tino tenā ki te lafu kae ke maua te fesoasoani, te puipuiga, mo te fakamanuiaga a te Atua.


We do not consider more material than he can grasp. 	 E se ‵tau o sukesuke tatou ki mea e uke kolā ko se mafai ei o tauloto ne ia i te taimi e tasi.


“Sometimes my family went hungry,” he recalls while rubbing his belly, “but I wanted to give God my best, no matter what sacrifice was necessary.” 	 “Ne fia‵kai toku kāiga i nisi taimi,” ne fai mai a ia kae pukepuke atu ki tena tinae, “kae ne manako au o tuku atu ki te Atua aku toe mea ‵lei, faitalia te faigata.”


WEEK OF JULY 23-29, 2018 	 TE VAIASO I A IULAI 23-29, 2018


Go in peace, and be in good health from your grievous sickness.”—Mark 5:25-27, 30, 33, 34. 	 Na fano la mo te manuia, i a koe ko ‵lei.”—Maleko 5:25-27, 30, 33, 34.


WHAT HISTORIANS SAY: Over 200 years after Daniel’s time, Alexander the Great became king of Greece. 	 PATI A TINO TUSITALA: E silia atu i te 200 tausaga mai tua o te taimi o Tanielu, ne fai ei a Alesana te Sili mo tupu o Eleni.


In the verses that follow, David cites three reasons for this confidence: Jehovah leads, protects, and feeds His sheep. 	 I fuaiupu mai tua ifo i ei, e fai mai ne Tavita a pogai e tolu o tena loto talitonu: E takitaki, puipui kae fagai ne Ieova a Ana mamoe.


Some agencies have threatened to cut off assistance or deny our brothers asylum if they refuse to accept employment that requires them to miss meetings. 	 Ne fakamatakutaku atu a nisi fakapotopotoga fesoasoani ke fakagata te lotou fesoasoani atu io me ave keatea a tauliaga o ‵tou taina māfai e ita fitifiti latou ke talia se galuega telā e manakogina ei ke se ‵kau atu latou ki fakatasiga.


Ephesians 5:22-24, 33 states: “Let wives be in subjection to their husbands as to the Lord, because a husband is head of his wife as the Christ also is head of the congregation, he being a savior of this body. 	 E fai mai te Efeso 5:22-24, 33: “A koutou e fāfine, ke faka‵logo koutou ki otou avaga, e pelā eiloa mo te otou faka‵logo ki te Aliki. Me i te tagata e isi sena pule i luga i tena avaga, e pelā eiloa mo Keliso e isi foki sena pule i te ekalesia; ka ko Keliso eiloa te Fakaola o te ekalesia, telā ko tona foitino.


Soon—even suddenly—time will run out. 	 Ko pili fua o oko mai te gataga.


Some of the topics considered by Jehovah’s Witnesses in their Bible study program: 	 Konei a nisi mataupu kolā e fakaaoga ne Molimau a Ieova i te faiga o olotou sukesukega faka-te-Tusi Tapu:


Finding them will bring us delight and benefits. 	 A te mauaga o mea konā ka aumai ei a te fiafia mo mea aoga.


(Acts 4:24) As we contemplate what Jehovah has produced, we surely must conclude that he cares for us. 	 (Galuega 4:24) Kafai e onoono tatou ki mea kolā ne faite ne Ieova, e mafai o fakamautinoa aka i ei, me e atafai mai eiloa te Atua ki a tatou.


God’s Word says: “Noah walked with the true God.” 	 E fai mai te Muna a te Atua: “A Noa ne sa‵sale fakatasi mo te Atua tonu.”


For the seventh time, Jehovah said: “I shall not turn it back.” 	 Ne fai atu a Ieova i te fitu o taimi: “Ka fakasala ei ne au a latou.”


22 In these critical times, when darkness covers the earth and gross darkness the national groups, are we not thankful that Jehovah sheds spiritual light upon his people? 	 22 I aso faiga‵ta konei, i te taimi e ufi ei a te lalolagi ne te pouliga mo atufenua ne te pouli tagataga, e mata, e loto fakafetai tatou me ne fakamaina mai ne Ieova a te mainaga faka-te-agaga ki luga i ana tino?


(Read 1 Corinthians 2:14-16.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Kolinito 2:14-16.)


Ponder over these things; be absorbed in them.” (1 Tim. 4:13, 15) Improvement requires diligent personal study. 	 Ke fai ne koe a mea konei kae tuku katoatoa atu tou ola mo latou, ko te mea ke matea ne tino katoa tou gasolosolo ki mua.” (1 Timoteo 4:13, 15) A te gasolo ki mua e manakogina a sukesukega totino mo te loto finafinau.


When the Sanhedrin ordered Peter and John to stop ‘teaching upon the basis of Jesus’ name,’ those apostles courageously refused to quit. 	 I te taimi ne fakatonu atu ei a te Sanetulini ki a Petelu mo Ioane ke fakagata te “‵toe fai‵pati [o] lāua ki te igoa o Iesu,” ne seki talia eiloa ne apositolo konā mo te loto malosi ke fakagata te lā fai‵pati atu.


He has not done that way to any other nation.” 	 E seki fai ne ia te mea nei mō nisi malo.”


(Read Deuteronomy 32:4, 5.) 	 (Faitau te Teutelonome 32:4, 5.)


God’s Word, like a treasure map, points us to the precise place where we will be able to find the treasures that God promised. 	 A te Muna a te Atua, e pelā me se mape tāua, e fakasino tonu mai ki a tatou a te koga tonu telā ka mafai ei o maua ne tatou a koloa kolā ne folafola mai ne te Atua.


How did Jesus demonstrate his humility? 	 Ne fakaasi mai pefea ne Iesu a tena loto maulalo?


PAGE 21 • SONGS: 68, 6 	 ITULAU E 21 • PESE: 68, 6


7, 8. (a) What is involved in dwelling with wives according to knowledge? (b) Why do wives deserve to receive honor? 	 7, 8. (a) Ne a mea e aofia i te ‵nofo fakatasi mo fāfine a‵vaga e ‵tusa mo te mea e iloa ne latou? (e) Kaia e ‵tau ei o fakaasi atu te āva ki fāfine a‵vaga?


Their courage was not overconfidence. 	 Ne seki tō loto talitonu latou ki te lotou loto ‵toa.


GUARD AGAINST MURMURING AND WRONGDOING 	 FAKAETEETE I TE MUIMUI MO TE FAIGA O MEA ‵SE


They forget that those youths are alienated from Jehovah. 	 E puli i a latou me e se tapuaki atu a talavou konā ki a Ieova.


You Can Reach Out to Serve Again 	 E Mafai ne Koe o Kausaki ke Toe Tavini Atu


Jehovah, who “appointed a mouth for man,” is pleased to listen as we use our voices to sing his praises.—Ex. 4:11. 	 E fiafia eiloa a Ieova, telā “ne fai ne ia te gutu o te tagata,” ke fakalogologo i te taimi e fakaaoga ei ‵tou leo ke usu ne tatou ana vikiga.—Esoto 4:11.


By means of coordinated translation methods and multilanguage publishing equipment, the principal articles in The Watchtower are published simultaneously in 135 languages, and over 95 percent of its readers worldwide can study the material in their own language at the same time. 	 E auala i fakatokaga ‵fulitusi kolā ne fakatoka faka‵lei mo mea faigaluega ke ‵lomi ei a tusi i ‵gana kese‵kese, ko mafai ei o ‵lomi a mataupu tāua i Te Faleleoleo Maluga i ‵gana e 135 i te taimi eiloa e tasi, kae e silia atu i te 95 pasene o tino fai‵tau i te lalolagi kātoa e mafai o suke‵suke ki mataupu konā i olotou ‵gana eiloa i te taimi e tasi.


Why did Jehovah institute a new expression of his sovereignty? 	 Kaia ne fakaaogā ei ne Ieova se auala fou ke fakaasi atu ei tena pulega?


The woman was tormented by the uncertainty of the condition of the dead. 	 Ne manavase te fafine tenā me e se iloa tonu ne ia a mea kolā e ‵tupu ki tino ‵mate.


When we face day-to-day challenges, principles found in the Bible should guide our steps so that we make wise decisions and avoid the traps and pitfalls of this world. 	 Kafai e fe‵paki tatou mo tulaga faiga‵ta i te olaga, e ‵tau o takitaki tatou ne akoakoga fakavae i te Tusi Tapu ko te mea ke fai ne tatou a fakaikuga aogā kae faka‵seke i ei ki matasele mo togafiti ma‵sei o te lalolagi tenei.


(James 4:8) And with what result? 	 (Iakopo 4:8) Kae se a te ikuga?


(Col. 3:14) What effect has their preaching work had on the rest of the world? 	 (Ko. 3:14) Se a te ikuga o te lotou galuega talai i te lalolagi kātoa?


Thus, Paul continues: “Each of us will render an account for himself to God.” 	 Kae ne toe fai mai a Paulo: “Ko ‵tau i a tatou takitokotasi o avatu se tala o ia ki te Atua.”


(Gen. 34:1, 2, 19) What a tragedy! 	 (Kenese 34:1, 2, 19) Ko oko eiloa te matagā o te mea tenā!


(Revelation 21:4) How will God bring about these wonderful conditions, and how can we benefit from this promise? 	 (Fakaasiga 21:4) Ka toe fakafoki mai pefea ne te Atua a fakanofonofoga ‵gali katoa konei, kae ka maua pefea ne tatou a mea aoga mai i te folafolaga tenei?


There “all the widows presented themselves to him weeping and exhibiting many inner garments and outer garments that Dorcas used to make while she was with them.” 	 Ne ‵nofo atu i konā a “fāfine ko ‵mate olotou avaga, e ‵tagi kae fakaasi atu foki ne latou a tīlima mo peleue ne fai ne Tokasi ka koi ola.”


(Habakkuk 1:5) Actually, Jehovah himself is carrying on this activity that they cannot believe. 	 (Sapakuka 1:5) E fai eiloa ne Ieova a te faiga telā e se tali‵tonu latou ki ei.


11 Now consider another example, that of Mary. 	 11 Nei la ke mafaufau ki te suā fakaakoakoga, ko Malia.


(Genesis 12:4; Hebrews 11:8, 9) Though Jehovah had said that Abraham would become “a great nation,” he died long before his offspring became numerous. 	 (Kenese 12:4; Epelu 11:8, 9) E ui eiloa ne fai atu a Ieova me ka fai a Apelaamo mo “Malo lasi,” ne mate a ia kae seki tokouke tena gafa.


9 No human performs a public service as exalted as that of Jesus. 	 9 E seai eiloa se tino ne sili atu tena tusaga i te taviniga mō tino katoa e pelā mo te mea ne fai ne Iesu.


• “I can no longer stand my mate’s annoying habits” 	 ITULAU E 28 • PESE: 61, 120 TE AOGA O MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA KONEI


Loida’s story shows how trust in Jehovah helps one to endure. 	 Kafai e isi ne ‵tou vāivāiga faka-te-foitino, ne a mea e ‵tau o ‵talo atu ke maua, kae ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou māfai e ‵toe foki tatou o fai a te mea tenā?


13 Disaster Strikes the Solomon Islands 	 Tumau i te Fai o te Mea ‵Lei ITULAU E 13


6 Jehovah went right to the heart of the problem—the cowardly attitude of the people betrayed their lack of faith. 	 6 Ne fakasino ‵tonu atu a Ieova ki te pogai o te fakalavelave—ko te kilokiloga loto vāi‵vāi o tino ne fakaasi mai i ei te sē lava o te lotou fakatuanaki.


(John 13:34, 35) In this regard, the Scriptures urge us to develop the same “mental attitude” that Jesus had. 	 (Ioa. 13:34, 35) E fakamalosi mai te Tusi Tapu ki a tatou i te feitu tenei ke ati aka te “mafaufau” tai ‵pau mo Iesu.


The Scriptures first mention “Jehovah God” in “a history of the heavens and the earth.” 	 Ne faipati a te Tusi Tapu mō te taimi muamua e uiga ki a “Ieova te Atua” i te “tala o te lagi mo te lalolagi.”


Just as the hidden leaven spread through the whole mass, this growth has not always been readily discernible or understood, but spread it does! 	 E pelā eiloa mo te sē matea atu o te mea faka‵fete telā e palu atu ki te palūga kātoa, e se matea io me malamalama sāle i te tupuakaga tenei, kae e mautinoa eiloa tena tupuakaga!


CYNTHIA’S* employer has already shut down portions of his company and has laid off several employees. 	 NE ‵PONO ne te pule o Cynthia* a nisi vaega o tena kamupane kae fakamalō‵lo a nisi tino ga‵lue i ei.


She said that “his faithful adherence to Scriptural guidelines helped her to want to return.” 	 Ne fai mai tou fafine me “i te ‵piki ‵mau mo te fakamaoni o tena tuagane ki fakatakitakiga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ne fesoasoani atu ki tou fafine ke toe foki mai.”


• How does the transfiguration build faith? 	 • E fakamalosi aka pefea ne te ‵fuliga o foliga o Iesu a te fakatuanaki?


In peace and in uprightness he walked with me, and many were those whom he turned back from error.”—Malachi 2:6. 	 Ne faka‵logo latou ki a au; ne fai ne [ia] te mea tonu, se gata i ei kae fesoasoani [a ia] ki nisi tino ke fakagata olotou amioga ma‵sei.”—Malaki 2:6.


Consider how he did that with Eve. 	 Ke mafaufau ki te auala ne fai ei ne ia te mea tenā ki a Eva.


What are some forms of prayer? 	 Ne a nisi vaegā ‵talo?


The worldwide work of witnessing done by Jehovah’s worshippers cannot be accomplished without the help of the holy spirit. 	 E se mafai o fakataunu ne tino tapuaki o Ieova a te galuega talai i te lalolagi kātoa e aunoa mo te fesoasoani o te agaga tapu.


Abraham is far more than a religious or historical figure from the distant past. 	 E uke atu a mea e uiga ki a Apelaamo i lō te fai fua pelā me se mea fakalotu io me se tala fakasolopito i aso ko ‵teka.


6 How, then, may we survive the coming day of executional judgment? 	 6 E mafai pefea o ‵sao atu tatou i te aso e oko mai ei te fakasalaga tau fakamasinoga?


4 Of course, none of the events just mentioned escaped Satan’s notice. 	 4 E tonu, e seai eiloa se mea i mea kolā ne fakasae aka ne ‵funa mai i a Satani.


There stood a Bible student who brought us three oranges. 	 Ne tu mai se tino akoga ki te Tusi Tapu mo olenisi e tolu.


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


Although a son of King Saul, Jonathan had humbly recognized David as Jehovah’s choice to be king over Israel. 	 9, 10. (a) Ne logo‵mae pefea te foitino o Mefiposeta? (e) Se a te uiga atafai ne fakaasi atu ne te Tupu ko Tavita ki a Mefiposeta, kae e fakaakoako atu pefea tatou ki a Tavita?


Of course, there is a difference between a bribe and a tip. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e ‵kese ‵ki a meaalofa fakakolekole i lō te avatuga o meaalofa ki nisi tino.


What did Jesus instruct his followers to do, and with what result? 	 Se a te mea ne fakatonu atu ne Iesu ki ana soko ke fai, kae se a te mea ne iku mai i ei?


The tree of the knowledge of good and bad represented a privilege that is God’s province alone—the right to determine what is good and what is bad. 	 A te lakau telā e iloa ei te ‵lei mo te masei e fakaata mai i ei a te tulaga taulia telā e maua fua ne te Atua—te saolotoga ke fakaiku aka a mea ‵lei mo mea ma‵sei, te mea tonu mo te mea ‵se.


THE painting may have seemed old-fashioned. 	 E FOLIGA mai me ko sē aogā te ata ne ‵lomi ke teu ki ei te fale.


13 Jehovah’s people have turned their back on “the fruit that [they] used to produce” before they came to know, love, and serve God. 	 13 Ne fulitua a tino o te Atua ki “fuataga kolā ne tau sāle [ne latou]” kae koi tuai o iloa ne latou o a‵lofa, kae tavini ki te Atua.


17 It must have been spiritually upbuilding to enjoy Job’s hospitality, for he was not a hypocrite. 	 17 E ‵tau o fai a te mea tenei e pelā me se fakamalosiga faka-te-agaga ke fia‵fia ki te uiga talimālō o Iopu, me ne seki loi a ia.


That was God’s expressed purpose. 	 Tenā eiloa te fuafuaga a te Atua.


(1 Corinthians 10:1-4) Jehovah’s name is “within him” in that Jesus is the principal one who upholds and sanctifies his Father’s name. 	 (1 Kolinito 10:1-4) Ne fai pelā me “e i a ia” a te igoa o Ieova me i a Iesu ko te ‵toe tino tāua i te fakamalugāga mo te faka‵maluga o te igoa o tena Tamana.


Parents also do well to examine their own relationship with Jehovah. 	 Se mea ‵lei foki mō mātua ke iloilo aka olotou fesokotakiga mo Ieova.


As a result, in early 1961 we were in a position to accept an assignment as special pioneers in Falls City, Nebraska. 	 Tela la, i te 1961 ne talia ne māua ke ga‵lue e pelā me ne paenia fakapito i te fa‵kai lasi o Falls, i Nebraska.


Even at the time of the unification of Italy in 1861, 74.7 percent of the population were illiterate. 	 9. Ke fai mai se tala e uiga ki te auala ne fakamalosi aka ei a agelu ne te Atua ke puipui ne latou ana tino fakamaoni.


• How can we deepen our understanding of Jehovah’s qualities? 	 • E mafai pefea o faka‵poko atu ne tatou te ‵tou malamalama i uiga o Ieova?


Home shrines, in both Oriental and Western lands, are small altars where people pray, meditate, or make offerings. 	 Ko koga fakalotu ‵malu i fale o tino, i Fenua o Asia mo Fenua i Eulopa, ne fatafaitaulaga fo‵liki kolā e ‵talo, mafaufau ‵loto io me e fai ei ne tino a taulaga.


Jehovah, in fact, foretold it. 	 A te tonuga loa, ko leva ne ‵valo mai ne Ieova te mea tenā.


(Prov. 3:9) Those “valuable things” include our time, energy, and resources, which we can freely spend in his service. 	 (Faata. 3:9) “A fua tafasili i te ‵lei” konā e aofia i ei ‵tou taimi, malosi, mo ‵tou mea e mafai o maua, kolā e mafai o fakaaoga ne tatou i tena taviniga.


As the sun begins to rise slowly over the horizon, the hiker is able to distinguish a few features of his surroundings. 	 Ko gasolo o fanaka te la, kae ko kamata o mate mai ne te tino sasale a nisi mea i ana tafa.


[Pictures on page 17] 	 [Te Fakasologa i te itulau e 29-32]


What, though, is involved in ascribing glory to God? 	 Ne a la mea e aofia i te tuku atu o vikiga ki te Atua?


10. (a) Why is Jehovah in a unique position to prepare us for the future? (b) What dramatic changes will soon affect the entire earth? 	 10. (a) Kaia e fai ei me ko Ieova fua tokotasi e mafai o fakatoka ne ia tatou mō aso mai mua? (e) Ne a ‵fuliga tāua ka pokotia ei te lalolagi kātoa?


16 Admittedly, it may take time for us to achieve proper balance in regard to how and to whom we render honor. 	 16 Se mea tonu, me e mafai eiloa o faigata ki a tatou ke maua se kilokiloga paleni ki te auala e fakaasi atu i ei te fakaaloalo ‵tau mo tino e ‵tau o tuku atu ki ei.


(2 Cor. 13:5) Honest self-appraisal in the light of God’s Word should be a regular part of our thinking. 	 (2 Koli. 13:5) A te faiga o se iloiloga ‵lei mo te fakamaoni ki a koe e ‵tusa mo te Muna a te Atua e ‵tau o fai mo fai se vaega masani o ‵tou mafaufauga.


The Truth and Religious Observances 8. 	 Te Munatonu mo Fakamanatuga Fakalotu


(Matt. 10:27) As time goes on, further clarifications may be needed, and these too are honestly explained.—See the box “How the Spirit Revealed the Meaning of the Spiritual Temple.” 	 (Mataio 10:27) I te gasologa o taimi, kāti e manakogina a nisi fakamatalaga, kae e ‵tau foki o fakamatala atu a mea konei mo te fakamaoni.—Ke onoono ki te pokisi “Te Auala ne Fakaasi Mai ei ne te Agaga a te Uiga o te Faletapu Faka-te-Agaga.”


Note what else we have received from our Creator. 	 Ke onoono ki te suā mea ne maua ne tatou mai te ‵tou Mafuaga.


(Acts 17:10-12) This shows that daily reading of the Bible promotes strong faith in Jehovah. 	 (Galu. 17:10-12) E fakaasi mai i te mea tenei me i te faitau ki te Tusi Tapu i aso katoa e fakamalosi aka i ei a ‵tou fakatuanaki ki a Ieova.


OUR LIFESAVING MINISTRY 	 ‵TOU GALUEGA FAKAOLA TINO


(Exodus 32:1-4) Impatience moved them to worship an idol visible to the natural eye. 	 (Esoto 32:1-4) Ona ko te se lava o te kufaki ne tapuaki atu ei latou ki se tupua telā e lavea ki mata.


8 What was the primary concern of the 12 apostles? 	 8 Se a te mea ne manava‵se malosi ki ei a apositolo e toko 12 ?


And I wanted to preach the good news of the Kingdom. 	 Kae ne manako ‵ki au o talai atu te tala ‵lei o te Malo.


A lack of humility is disclosed when praise fosters a feeling of superiority. 	 E lavea faka‵lei atu eiloa te sē lava o te loto maulalo māfai e fakamalosi aka tatou ne tavaega ke maua ei se lagonaga fia maluga.


We believe that anything God requires of us will ultimately work to our good. 	 E tali‵tonu tatou me i so se mea e manako te Atua ki ei mai i a tatou ka aogā eiloa mō tatou.


(1 Sam. 1:9-11, 18) The prophet Jonah was delivered from the belly of a great fish after he prayed: “Out of my distress I called out to Jehovah, and he proceeded to answer me. 	 (1 Samuelu 1:9-11, 18) Ne luaki atu a te pelofeta ko Iona mai te tinae o se ika lasi mai tua o tena ‵talo, penei: “[Ieova], i toku puapuaga ne kalaga atu ei au ki a koe, kae ne tali mai koe ki a au.


At age 14, I developed epilepsy. 	 I te taimi ko 14 ei oku tausaga, ne maua au ne te masaki ko te pole.


A cliff might not seem to be the ideal place to make your home, especially if it is located high up in the mountains. Despite the apparent disadvantages, however, some alpine trees cling tenaciously to such rock faces, braving the icy cold of winter and enduring the droughts of summer. 	 E foliga mai me e se ‵lei ke faite sou fale i se kaugutu o se mauga, maise eiloa māfai e tu i se koga maluga ‵ki. faitalia te faigata o te faiga tenā, kae e isi ne lakau e igoa ki te alpine, e ‵piki ‵mautakitaki eiloa i vaegā kaugutu penā, e ‵tusa loa me ko te taimi o te ‵tau ‵moko io me ko te ‵tau ‵vela.


In time, we were able to attend Bible meetings every Sunday at a place about eight miles (13 km) from our home. 	 Ne seki leva, kae ‵kau atu matou ki fakatasiga faka-te-Tusi Tapu i Aso Sa katoa i se koga e nofo ki te valu maila (13 km) te ‵mao mai te motou fale.


In Jesus’ day, the prophetess Anna lost her husband after only seven years of marriage. 	 I aso o Iesu, ne galo atu te avaga a te pelofeta fafine ko Ana mai tua fua o tausaga e fitu o te lā fakaipoipoga.


9 The arrival of Jesus as the Messiah made it necessary to have new divine direction and a further revealing of Jehovah’s purpose. 	 9 Mai tua o te saemaiga o Iesu e pelā me ko te Mesia, ne tuku mai foki ne Ieova se fakatakitakiga fou mo nisi fakamatalaga liki‵liki e uiga ki tena fuafuaga.


9 Habakkuk listens intently to God’s further words, recorded at Habakkuk 1:6-11. 	 9 Ne fakalogologo faka‵lei a Sapakuka ki nisi pati a te Atua, kolā ne tusi ki lalo i te Sapakuka 1:6-11.


That includes you and your family. 	 E aofia i ei a koe mo tou kāiga.


What steps can we take to strengthen godly patience? 	 Ne a lasaga e mafai o fai ne tatou ke fakamalosi aka a te loto kufaki?


Continue to Imitate Christ 	 Tumau i te Fakaakoako Atu ki te Keliso


We can learn what lesson from the way the nation of Israel responded to Jehovah’s molding? 	 Se a te akoakoga e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai te auala ne ‵saga atu ei a te fenua o Isalaelu ki fakatonutonuga a Ieova?


As noted above, Christians entering such a legal marriage may desire to have a marriage talk, with wedding vows, at the Kingdom Hall. 	 E pelā mo mea ne fakamatala muamua mai, a Kelisiano kolā e fakaipoipo penā e mafai o fai se lauga o te fakaipoipoga, fakatasi mo te faiga o tautoga, i te Kingdom Hall.


15 Keep up-to-date. 	 15 Ke faitau faeloa ki tusi ‵fou.


Today, a person who struggles with the prevalence of evil may actually be hungering spiritually—longing for answers that only the Bible can provide. 	 I aso nei, kāti e fiakai malosi eiloa se tino i te feitu faka-te-agaga telā e fakafesagai atu ki mea ma‵sei lauiloa—mai te manako malosi ke maua ne tali kolā e maua fua i te Tusi Tapu.


(Acts 20:28) When we loyally support those appointed to take the lead, we express our appreciation to Jehovah and Jesus for all that they have done for us. 	 (Galu. 20:28) Kafai e ‵lago atu tatou mo te fakamaoni ki a latou kolā ne filifili aka ke fai te takitakiga, e fakaasi atu i ei ne tatou a ‵tou loto fakafetai ki a Ieova mo Iesu mō mea katoa ne fai ne lāua mō tatou.


The answers in the Bible were very exciting. 	 Ne fakafiafia ‵ki a tali mai loto i te Tusi Tapu.


At that crucial time now so near, Jehovah will listen only to “those who call upon him in trueness.” 	 I te taimi fakamataku tenā, telā ko pili mai, ka fakalogo fua a Ieova ki tino “kolā e ka‵laga atu ki a ia . . . mo te loto fakamaoni.”


“Apostasy” is a standing away from true worship, a falling away, defection, rebellion, abandonment. 	 A te “aposetasi” ko te ‵tu ‵kese mai te tapuakiga tonu kae tiakina katoatoa.


(Proverbs 3:5, 6; Jeremiah 17:7) True, at times they may have to be content with less, but they consider this a small sacrifice compared with the blessings in store for them. 	 (Faataoto 3:5, 6; Ielemia 17:7) E tonu, i nisi taimi kāti e ‵tau o lotoma‵lie latou ki nāi mea faka-te-foitino e maua ne latou, kae e ‵kilo atu latou ki te mea tenei e pelā me se taulaga foliki fua māfai e faka‵tusa ki fakamanuiaga e uke kolā ko oti ne fakatoka mō latou.


That is surely a prize worth striving for. 	 Tenā loa te failoga e sili atu te tāua ke kausaki ki ei.


Doing so will help us evaluate and refine the love that we should show, the kind of love that brings true satisfaction and happiness. 	 A te faiga penā ka fesoasoani mai ke iloa ne tatou o fua aka kae toe fakamalosi aka a te alofa telā e ‵tau o fakaasi atu ne tatou, ko te alofa telā e maua mai ei te lotomalie mo te fiafia tonu.


The former things have passed away.”—Revelation 1:1; 21:3, 4. 	 Ko palele atu a mea mua.”—Fakaasiga 1:1; 21:3, 4.


One of those accounts has to do with what took place in Israel during the time of the prophet Malachi. 	 E tasi te tala mai ei ko te tala o tino Isalaelu i taimi o te pelofeta ko Malaki.


They applied in their lives what they learned from the Bible, and things improved for them. 	 Ne fakagalue aka ne latou i olotou olaga a mea kolā ne tau‵loto ne latou mai te Tusi Tapu, kae ne gasolo o manuia i ei latou.


Fulfilling their assignment would have meant life and peace for them and the nation. 	 A te faiga o te lotou tofiga e mafai ei o maua ne latou mo te atufenua a te ola mo te filemu.


[Pictures on page 10] 	 10. Ne a pati fakamalosi a Paulo ki tino kolā e se lava te loto kufaki?


Simeon, who went up with Judah, received small areas of land scattered throughout the large territory of Judah.*—Joshua 19:9. 	 A Simeona telā ne olo fakatasi mo Iuta, ne maua fua ne ia ne tamā manafa i loto i te kogā laukele lasi o Iuta.*—Iosua 19:9.


Describe how the annual Memorial of Christ’s death is commemorated. 	 Fakamatala mai te auala e fai ei a te Fakamanatuga o te mate o Keliso i tausaga katoa?


In what way, other than giving of our time, can we show honor to fellow believers? 	 I tafa o te tukuatuga o ‵tou taimi, e fakaasi atu pefea ne tatou a te āva ki ‵tou taina tali‵tonu?


Just as surely as a debt can be fully canceled, so Jehovah God can forgive our sins completely. 	 E pelā eiloa me se kaitalafu telā ko oti ne ‵tina katoatoa, e fakamagalo katoatoa foki penā ne Ieova te Atua a ‵tou agasala.


(Matt. 24:45-47) The anointed and their other sheep companions recognize that by following the lead of the modern-day Governing Body, they are in fact following their Leader, Christ. 	 (Mataio 24:45-47) E iloa ne te kau fakaekegina mo olotou taugasoa ko nisi mamoe me kafai e tau‵tali atu latou i te takitakiga a te Potukau Pule i aso nei, a te tonuga loa, e tau‵tali atu latou i te lotou Takitaki, ko Keliso.


She also shared with me her own experience with the kind of test I was going through, and I felt less alone.” 	 Ne fakaasi mai foki ne ia se tala e uiga ki a ia mo se tofotofoga tai ‵pau e pelā eiloa mo te fakalavelave ne tupu ki au, telā ne iloa aka ei ne au me e sē ko au fua tokotasi e fe‵paki mo vaegā fakalavelave penā.”


After all, the events were not miraculous. 	 Kae ko tala konā e se ne tala e uiga ki mea ne ‵tupu fakavavega.


Godly Principles 	 Fakatakitakiga Mai te Atua


Then, perhaps he looked far beyond his sheep to a spot in the distance where he could just make out a faint glow. 	 Kae kāti ne tai kilo ‵mao atu a ia kae ne mafai o lavea ne ia se tamā mea e matilotilo mai i se koga ‵mao.


Why do Christ’s followers need to imitate him in giving comfort? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei mō soko o Keliso o fakaakoako atu ki a ia i te tuku atu o fakamafanafanaga?


Sometimes, they go too far, and the reverse occurs. 	 I nisi taimi, ko tō silia olotou mea e fai, kae ne iku atu i ei ki te faiga o mea ma‵sei.


We seek the advice of the elders. 	 E ‵sala atu tatou ki se fesoasoani mai i toeaina.


When a Loved One Dies 	 Kafai ko Mate se Tino Pele


When I struggle to express myself, I pray for the right words to say and the right way to say them. 	 Kafai au e taumafai o fakaasi atu oku lagonaga, e ‵talo atu au me ne a pati ‵tonu mo te auala tonu e ‵tau o faipati atu ne au.


In Eden, he attempted to hide both his identity and his motive. 	 I Etena, ne taumafai a ia ke ‵funa aka ana foliga mo ana lagonaga.


Paul shows this by quoting Psalm 19:4 and applying it to the Christian preaching work rather than to the silent witness of creation. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Paulo a te mea tenei mai te sikimaiga o pati i te Salamo 19:4 ke fakauiga ei ki te galuega talai a Kelisiano, i lō mea ne faite ko molimau e seai ne leo.


While the younger ones are with you, they can observe that affection and harmony are important no matter how long one has been married.—Titus 2:3-7. 	 I te taimi e ‵nofo fakatasi ei latou, e mafai o lavea ne tauavaga talavou a te tāua o te fakatau atafai mo te ga‵lue fakatasi faitalia te leva o te taimi ne avaga ei.—Tito 2:3-7.


That wicked man led the kingdom of Judah into idolatry, even desecrating Jehovah’s temple in Jerusalem. 	 Ne takitaki ne te tagata masei tenā a te malo o Iuta ki tapuakiga fapau‵pau, kae fakamasei foki ne ia te faletapu o Ieova i Ielusalema.


We had been called Bible Students, but we adopted the name Jehovah’s Witnesses by resolution on Sunday, July 26, 1931. 	 Ne fakaigoa sāle tatou ki Tino A‵koga ki te Tusi Tapu, kae ne kamata o fakaaoga ne tatou a te igoa ko Molimau a Ieova e auala i te ikugāfono telā ne fai i te Aso Sa, Iulai 26, 1931.


(Luke 1:46-55) Yes, Jehovah had been observing Mary, and he granted her this unexpected privilege because of her faithfulness. 	 (Luka 1:46-55) Ao, ne kilokilo eiloa a Ieova ki a Malia, kae ne tuku atu ne ia te tauliaga fakaofoofogia tenei ona ko tena fakamaoni.


“Whatever you are doing, work at it whole-souled as to Jehovah, and not to men.”—COLOSSIANS 3:23. 1. In the secular context, what is implied by the word “dedication”? 	 “So se galuega e fai ne koutou, ke fai mo te loto katoatoa, e pela eiloa me tavini atu koutou ki [a Ieova] kae se ki tino.”—KOLOSE 3:23.


They pray together and study together. 	 E ‵talo kae fai fakatasi a lā sukesukega.


Whom would he judge? 	 Ko oi e fakamasino ne ia?


(See the box “Some Practical Ways to Reduce Anxiety.”) 	 (Ke onoono ki te pokisi “Nisi Auala ke Fakafoliki te Manavase.”)


2 Actually, some individuals mentioned in the Bible stand out both as good examples of the course to follow and as warnings of what to shun. 	 2 E tonu, e isi ne tala o tino i te Tusi Tapu e fai pelā me ne fakaakoakoga ‵lei ke tau‵tali i ei, kae fai foki pelā me ne fakaakoakoga sē ‵lei.


However, Elisha foils the plan. 	 Kae ne fakasēaogā ne Elisaia te aofaga tenā.


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Thus we will go on walking in accord with the spirit. 	 Ka fai ei ke tumau tatou i te ola faka-te-agaga.


How do we know this? 	 E iloa pefea ne tatou te mea tenei?


With the guidance Jehovah provides in his Word, we will stay on the road to life. 	 Fakatasi mo fakatakitakiga kolā e tuku mai ne Ieova i loto i tena Muna, ka ‵nofo eiloa tatou i loto i te auala ki te ola.


That is not to say that a forgiving person condones the offense or denies that it happened. 	 E se fai pelā i te loto fakamagalo e talia ne ia a te mea ‵se io me fakafiti ne ia me e seai se mea ne tupu.


He later came to be a fugitive, hunted like an animal by a jealous king. 	 Ne fai fakamuli a ia pelā me se manu telā ne afuli ke tamate ne se tupu loto masei.


Today, we stay spiritually clean by refraining from even touching what our heavenly Father views as unclean in a religious sense. 	 I aso nei, e tumau tatou i te ‵ma i te feitu faka-te-agaga mai i te ‵kalo keatea mai i so se mea telā e kilo atu ki ei te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi e pelā me e lailai i mea fakalotu.


Advancements in the medical field made it possible for doctors to do things that would have been called miracles just a few decades earlier. 	 Ne gasolo aka te poto fakatokitā ke mafai ei a fai a mea kolā ne ‵kilo atu fua ki ei e pelā me ne vavega i ne nāi sefulu tausaga ko ‵teka.


Yes, his conscience has been refined.—Psalm 37:31. 	 Ao, ko oti ne faka‵magina a tena loto lagona.—Salamo 37:31.


What hope is highlighted at Isaiah 26:19 and Daniel 12:13? 	 Se a te fakamoemoega telā e faka‵mafa mai i te Isaia 26:19 mo te Tanielu 12:13?


In fact, during the Middle Ages, most inhabitants of Christendom did not even pray to Almighty God. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, i te Vaitaimi o te Pouliga, ne seki ‵talo atu a te tokoukega o tino i Lotu Kelisiano lauiloa ki te Atua Malosi Katoatoa.


How wise his words were! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te ‵poto o pati konā!


When in Rome, for whom was Epaphras praying? 11 The same was true of Paul’s associate in Rome. 	 “Ko alofa atu foki a Epafala ki a koutou, se tino mai i a koutou, . . . kae se puli faeloa koutou i ana ‵talo.”


2 The love of the true Christian brotherhood has no equal in human society. 	 2 E seai eiloa se tino e ‵pau tena alofa mo te alofa o te kautaina Kelisiano tonu.


We do not know for certain if Abraham learned about Jehovah from Shem. 	 E se mautinoa i a tatou māfai ne iloa ne Apelaamo a mea e uiga ki a Ieova mai i a Semu.


Everlasting Life—A Selfish Inducement? 	 E Tavini Atu Fua Tatou ke Maua te Ola Se-Gata-Mai?


16 What if we have lost our zeal for the ministry or our fervor for it is not what it used to be? 	 16 Kae e a māfai ko galo atu te ‵tou loto finafinau mō te galuega talai io me ko se ‵pau eiloa ‵tou mea e fai e pelā mo aso mua?


And what a force that is! 	 Ko tafaga la te fakaofoofogia o te malosi galue tenei!


9 Knowing in advance about this attack on God’s people does not make us overly anxious. 	 9 E se manava‵se malosi tatou moi fai ne iloa muamua atu ne tatou a te osomaiga tenei ki tino o te Atua.


Let us take an example. 	 Ke na onoono aka tatou ki se tala e tasi.


“LATELY, I have been burdened with health problems that make it difficult to get to the meetings. 	 “Fakamuli fua nei, ne pokotia malosi au i masaki o te foitino telā ne fai ei ke faigata toku kau atu ki fakatasiga.


Hailstones killed more of the enemy than did Joshua’s troops. 	 E tokouke atu a fili o latou ne ‵mate i te vaiua fatu i lō te kau a Iosua.


So you feel reluctant to confide in them. SUGGESTION: Ask for help. 	 MANATU FESOASOANI: Fakamolemole atu ke maua se fesoasoani kae ke talia ne koe māfai ko tuku atu.


Under what circumstances might rebaptism be considered? 	 Ne a fakanofonofoga e manakogina i ei a te ‵toe papatiso?


We are encouraged to apply his advice to serve Jehovah “with a complete heart and with a delightful soul.”—1 Chronicles 28:9. 	 E fakamalosi mai ki a tatou ke fakagalue aka ana pati polopoloki ke tavini atu ki a Ieova mo “te loto kātoa mo te loto fiafia.”—1 Nofoaiga Tupu 28:9, NW.


The house in which any heretic shall be found shall be destroyed.” 	 So se fale e maua i ei a tino ‵teke konā e fakaseai.”


For example, in a letter dated June 29, 2008, to presidents of Catholic bishops’ conferences, the Vatican stated: “In recent years the practice has crept in of pronouncing the God of Israel’s proper name.” 	 E pelā mo te tusi telā ne tusi i te po 29 o Iuni, i te 2008, i fono a pelesitene o faifeau Katolika, ne fai mai te Vatikana: “I tausaga fakamuli nei, ko oti ne fakaasi malielie mai a te igoa tonu o te Atua o Isalaelu.”


The pilot stands at the captain’s side on the bridge and gives expert direction. 	 E tu atu a te pailate i tafa o te kapeni i luga i te piliti kae fakatonutonu atu ne ia te kapeni.


Do they not strengthen our faith in Jehovah’s provision for our salvation? 	 E mata, e se fakamalosi aka ei te ‵tou fakatuanaki ki fakatokaga a Ieova mō te ‵tou fakaolataga?


(Job 2:11; 22:1, 5-10) Yet, Job maintained his integrity. 	 (Iopu 2:11; 22:1, 5-10) Kae ne fakatumau eiloa ne Iopu a tena fakamaoni.


He was 94 years old and had spent more than 73 years in the full-time ministry. 	 Ko 94 ana tausaga kae ne galue a ia i tausaga e 73 i te taviniga tumau.


In contrast, God’s commandment has no such limit. 	 E ‵kese mai i ei, e seai eiloa se tapulā ki fakatonuga a te Atua.


6 Some faithful publishers face a different challenge that could rob them of joy. 	 6 E fe‵paki a nisi tino talai fakamaoni mo mea faiga‵ta tai ‵kese kolā e mafai o fai ei ke galo atu te lotou fia‵fia.


14 Those representatives said: “It is from a very distant land that your servants have come in regard to the name of Jehovah your God.” 	 14 Ne fai atu a sui konā penei: “Tou ‵malu, matou nei ne o‵mai mai se fenua mao, me i matou ko oti ne ‵logo i te Aliki [ko Ieova] te otou Atua.”


That is the motto of Jean, a Christian widow in her 80’s. 	 Tenā eiloa te muagana a Jean, se fafine Kelisiano ko mate tena avaga kae ko 80 tupu ana tausaga.


12 “The power of his works he has told to his people, in giving them the inheritance of the nations.” 	 12 “Ko oti ne fakaasi tena ‵mana ki ona tino, i te tukuatuga o fenua o tino fakaatea ke fai mō latou.”


(Luke 12:41-44) And give thought to Peter’s question: “We have left all things and followed you; what actually will there be for us?” 	 (Luka 12:41-44) Kae ke mafaufau foki ki te fesili tenei a Petelu: “Ko tuku ne matou omotou mea katoa, kae tau‵tali atu i a koe. E a, e isi la se mea e maua ne matou?”


The prospect of serving God in such a direct way is simply thrilling to them. 	 A te tauliaga ke tavini atu ki te Atua i se auala penei se mea fakafiafia eiloa ki a latou.


Currently, as we are considering this article as a congregation, we are striving to invite as many people as possible to the Memorial of Christ’s death. 	 I te taimi e suke‵suke tatou ki te mataupu tenei e pelā me se fakapotopotoga, e taumafai malosi tatou o ‵kami mai a tino e tokouke ki te Fakamanatuga o te mate o Keliso.


Only by being alert will we stay awake. 	 Kafai e matapula‵pula tatou, ka se mafai eiloa o fai penā.


Throughout his ministry, he had expressed his willingness to offer his life as a sacrifice. 	 I tena taviniga kātoa, ne fakaasi atu tena loto fiafia o tuku katoatoa atu tena ola e pelā me se taulaga.


She accepted a magazine subscription and wanted me to meet her husband, Gary. 	 Ne talia ne ia se feagaiga mō mekesini kae ne manako ke fetaui māua mo tena avaga ko Gary.


More than ever, our brothers and sisters need to feel cared for, understood, and loved. 	 Kae sili i mea katoa, e ‵tau o mafau‵fau a ‵tou taina mo tuagane i a koe e atafai atu, e malamalama, kae alofa atu ki a latou.


For 15 years, they shared meals, laughter, and brotherly affection. 	 I tausaga e 15, ne ‵kai fakatasi latou, fia‵fia fakatasi kae fakatau fakaasi atu foki te alofa.


Whenever I feel overwhelmed, I pray that Jehovah give me three things: a calm heart, patience, and endurance. 	 I so se taimi e mafaufau ei au penā, e ‵talo atu au ki a Ieova mō mea e tolu konei: se lagonaga filemu, onosai, mo te kufaki.


God wants people to know him by name because it benefits them. 	 E manako te Atua ke iloa ne tino a ia e auala i tena igoa me e aoga ki a latou.


I told my service partner: ‘I think I’m behaving like Jonah. 	 Ne fai atu au ki toku soa telā e paenia mo au: “Kāti au e pelā mo Iona.


So when schoolmates try to persuade you to distrust your parents, do not be misled as Eve was. 	 Tela la, kafai e taumafai a tama‵liki i te akoga o fai koe ke sē tali‵tonu ki ou mātua, ke mo a ma faka‵segina koe pelā mo Eva.


They are competent, fit, or worthy to preach. 	 E lava te lotou atamai, io me e fetaui ‵lei latou ke talai atu.


Individuals who promote such views might remind us of some in the first century who had a zeal for God “but not according to accurate knowledge.” 	 A tino kolā e fakamalosi ne latou a kilokiloga penā e fakamasaua mai ki a tatou e uiga ki nisi tino i te senitenali muamua kolā ne toaga ki te Atua “kae e se fakavae te toaga tenā ki akoakoga ‵tonu.”


Though he had been highly respected, Job came to be despised, even by his relatives and close friends. 	 E ui eiloa ne amanaia malosi a tino ki a ia, ne takalia‵lia a tino ki a Iopu, ke oko foki eiloa ki ana kāiga mo taugasoa ‵pili.


Says Collins Cobuild English Dictionary: “A country’s heritage is all the qualities, traditions, or features of life there that have continued over many years and have been passed on from one generation to another.” 	 E fakamatala mai a te Collins Cobuild English Dictionary, penei: “A te tofi o te fenua ko ana faifaiga katoa, tuu mo aganuu, io me ko te vaegā olaga ne ola i ei i tausaga e uke mai te suā kautama ki te suā kautama.”


In January 2001, I received the phone call mentioned at the outset. 	 I a Ianuali 2001, ne maua ne au se telefoni telā ne fakamatala atu i te kamataga.


(Gen. 5:22-24; 6:9) Both of them were courageous preachers of Jehovah’s judgments against Satan’s wicked world. 	 (Kenese 5:22-24; 6:9) Ne fai lāua mo fai ne tino talai loto ‵toa o fakamasinoga a Ieova ki luga i te lalolagi matagā a Satani.


(Matthew 23:8) A religious title such as “Rabbi,” which means “Teacher,” “tends to engender pride and a sense of superiority in those who obtain it, and envy and a sense of inferiority in those who do not; and the whole spirit and tendency of it is contrary to the ‘simplicity that is in Christ,’” noted the Bible scholar Albert Barnes. 	 (Mataio 23:8) A te tofi faka-te-lotu pelā mo te “Faiakoga” io me ko te “Lapi,” “e fakamalosi aka i ei te fakamatamata mo te fia maluga i tino kolā e maua ne latou te tofi tenā, te loto masei mo te mā sāle i tino kolā e seki maua ne latou; kae ko uiga katoa kolā e fakaasi mai i ei e se fetaui eiloa mo ‘akoakoga faigo‵fie kolā e maua mai i a Keliso,’ ” ko pati a te tino poto i te Tusi Tapu ko Albert Barnes.


“No one tells me what to do” expresses the attitude of those who claim to be nonconformists. 	 A te tugāpati, “E seai se tino e ‵tau o fakatonu ne ia au” e fakaasi mai ei te uiga o tino kolā e se talia ne latou a pulega a nisi tino.


[Picture on page 15] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 17]


(Acts 20:35) That is a basic truth about human life. 	 (Galu. 20:35) A te mea tenā se munatonu fakavae ki olaga o tino.


Jesus Christ was that promised Seed. 	 A Iesu Keliso ko te Fanau telā ne folafola mai.


Messiah a Righteous Judge. 	 Te Mesia se Famasino Amiotonu.


Nehemiah was visibly distressed because he had been informed about the plight of the Jews and had learned that the wall and gates of Jerusalem were in ruins. 	 Ne mata fanoanoa a Neemia i te taimi ne logo ei a ia i te tala e uiga ki fakalavelave kolā ne oko atu ki te kau Iutaia mo te fakama‵seiga o ‵pui mo mataloa o Ielusalema.


The elders might determine that even though these individuals did not manifest a brazen attitude characterizing loose conduct, there was a measure of greediness in their conduct. 	 E mafai o fakaiku aka ne toeaina me e tiga eiloa e seki fakaasi mai ne laua konā se uiga ‵teke o te sōnafai i ei, ne matea atu eiloa se vaega o te kaimanako i a lā amioga.


And be open to the possibility that in some way you may have contributed to the rift. 	 Kae ke masaua faeloa me i nisi feitu ne fesoasoani eiloa koe ke faka‵lei aka te va sē ‵lei tenā.


19 Today, even before Jehovah’s war against the wicked, many suffer severe distress. 	 19 I aso nei, a koi tuai o fai te taua a Ieova ki tino ma‵sei, ko logo‵mae malosi a tino e tokouke i fakalavelave faiga‵ta.


17 Daniel was almost 100 years old and nearing the end of his life. 	 17 Toeitiiti ko kātoa te 100 tausaga o Tanielu kae ko pili foki o gata atu tena olaga.


11 Baruch was in the process of writing down a prophetic message when he himself became the focus of Jehovah’s attention. 	 11 Ne tusi ne Paluka ki lalo se fekau fakapelofeta i te taimi ne saga atu ei a Ieova ki a ia.


Noé recalls how much the truth benefited him. 	 E masaua ne Noé a te auala ne aogā ei a te munatonu ki a ia.


Be assured that your faithful example is encouraging to all of us. 	 Ke na talitonu koe me e fai tau fakaakoakoga mo fai se mea fakamalosi loto ki a tatou katoa.


15 This situation greatly distresses Jehovah’s prophet. 	 15 Ne loto mafatia te pelofeta a Ieova i te tulaga tenā.


The World Ruler Delegates Power to Associates 	 E Tuku Atu ne te Pule o te Lalolagi a te Malosi Pule ki Ana Tino


22 “Do You Love Me More Than These?” 	 22 “E Sili Atu Tou Alofa ki a Au i lō Mea Konei?”


How does the Memorial benefit us? 	 E aoga pefea ki a tatou a te Fakamanatuga?


The Samaritans thus hoped to make the Scriptures support their construction of a temple on “Aargaareezem,” or Mount Gerizim. 	 Ne fakamoe‵moe te kau Samalia ke ‵lago atu te Tusi Tapu ki te faitega o te lotou faletapu i luga i “Aargaareezem,” io me ko te mauga o Kelisima.


Their warm expressions have been preserved to give us confidence that we too can draw close to Jehovah.—Psalms 23, 34, 139; John 16:27; Romans 15:4. 	 Ne tausi eiloa o olotou pati ‵gali konā ke fakamalosi aka ei ‵tou loto talitonu me e mafai foki ne tatou o fakapili‵pili atu ki a Ieova.—Salamo 23, 34, 139; Ioane 16:27; Loma 15:4.


Jesus thus identified a vital requirement if you want to enjoy the fulfillment of God’s promises—recognize and fill your “spiritual need.” 	 Tela la, ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu se manakoga tāua ke fai māfai e fia aofia koe i te fakataunuga o folafolaga a te Atua—ke malamalama faka‵lei koe i ou “manakoga faka-te-agaga” kae ke fakataunu foki ne koe.


And you can have confidence that it does make sense to believe in a paradise earth. 	 Kae ko lava a fakamaoniga ke talitonu koe e uiga ki te lalolagi palataiso.


Howl, you inhabitants of Maktesh, for all the people who are tradesmen have been silenced; all those weighing out silver have been cut off.’” 	 Paka‵laga kae ‵tagi manafai ko lagona ne koutou a te mea tenei, a koutou kola e nofo i te vaega ki lalo o te fa‵kai lasi, me ka mate katoa a tino maukoloa!’ ”


How did Jehovah restrain David from taking a false step, and what does He do for us today? 	 Ne taofi aka pefea ne Ieova a Tavita mai te faiga o se agasala matagā, kae se a te mea e fai ne Ia mō tatou i aso nei?


15 The foremost law for Christians is the law of love. 	 15 A te ‵toe tulafono sili mō Kelisiano ko te tulafono o te alofa.


(Read 2 Kings 18:31, 32.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Tupu 18:31, 32.)


18, 19. (a) How are certain appointments transmitted? (b) How is the whole process of recommendation and appointment carried out? 	 18, 19. (a) E fakailoa mai pefea a vaegā ‵tofiga penā? (e) E fai pefea a fakatokaga katoa o te avakaga o igoa mo te ‵tofiga o tāgata?


Especially helpful are the words of the model prayer. 	 E fesoasoani malosi mai eiloa a pati i te ‵talo fakaakoako.


Each person grieves in his or her own way, and it would be unwise to judge the way another person responds to tragedy. 	 E kese‵kese a auala e fakaasi atu ei ne tino taki tokotasi te loto mafatia, kae e sē se faiga poto ke fakamasino aka ne tatou a te auala e ‵tau ei o saga atu a te suā tino ki se fakalavelave tupu.


In what way do we imitate first-century Christians? 	 Se a te auala e fakaakoako atu ei tatou ki Kelisiano mua?


Why, every living creature on the dry ground outside the ark, including the Nephilim, perished! 	 So se mea ola i te laukele mai tua o te vaka, e aofia i ei a Nefilimi, ne ‵mate atu katoa!


And you wives, imitate Aquila’s wife, Priscilla, who accompanied and supported Aquila faithfully as their circumstances changed.—Acts 18:2. 	 Kae ko koutou avaga fa‵fine, fakaakoako ki te avaga a Akuila ko Pisila, telā ne fesoasoani kae ‵lago atu mo te fakamaoni ki a Akuila i taimi ne mafuli‵fuli ei a lā fakanofonofoga.—Galu. 18:2.


He is generous, and he loves his children. 	 E kaimalie kae alofa a ia ki ana tama.


(Ps. 136:13-15) In the “great and fear-inspiring wilderness,” Jehovah proved to be a Preserver of life as he provided food and water for his people, perhaps numbering from two to three million or more! 	 (Sala. 136:13-15) I te “vao lauefa kae fakamataku,” ne fai a Ieova e pelā me ko te tino Fakasao ola me e tuku mai ne ia a mea‵kai mo vai ki ana tino kolā e nofo ki te lua io me ko te tolu miliona io me e tokouke atu!


The boy did so, and the mother immediately recognized the ring of truth. 	 Ne fai ne te tamaliki tagata a te mea tenā, kae se mea vave eiloa o lavea ne te mātua a te mea tonu.


9 Paul counseled individuals on both sides of the dispute. 	 9 Ne polopoloki ne Paulo a tino taki tokotasi i feitu e lua o te kinauga.


What does Jehovah accomplish as illustrated by the symbolic olive tree? 	 Se a te mea ne fakataunu ne Ieova telā e fakamatala mai e auala i te lakau fakatusa ko te olive?


I try not to judge them. 	 E taumafai au ke mo a e fakamasino atu ki a latou.


In fact, the New Catholic Encyclopedia says that gambling “is not considered sinful except when the indulgence in it is inconsistent with duty.” 	 A te tonuga loa, e fai mai te New Catholic Encyclopedia me i te kemupolo “e sē se agasala vaganā fua e taofi ‵soko ne te kemupolo a te tino mai te faiga o ana tiute.”


Today, Christian parents have a similar interest in helping their children make wise decisions. 	 I aso nei, e ‵pau te lagonaga o mātua i te fia fesoasoani atu ki olotou tama‵liki ke fai a fakaikuga ‵poto.


Consider first the setting of Jesus’ words. 	 Mafaufau muamua ki pati a Iesu.


However, integrity involves more than doing what is right. 	 Kae e uke atu a mea e aofia i te fakamaoni i lō te faiga fua o te mea tonu.


What does the integrity of God’s servants in the face of unjustified hatred accomplish? 	 Se a te mea e fakamaoni mai ne te tu ‵mautakitaki o tavini a te Atua i faifaiga fakatakalia‵lia sē ‵tonu?


12 Similarly, true Christians differ from many of their neighbors in certain respects, as in conversation or choice of entertainment. 	 12 I se auala tai ‵pau, a Kelisiano ‵tonu e ‵kese mai i te ukega o olotou tuakoi i nisi feitu, e pelā mo te faiga o sautalaga io me ko te filifiliga o fakafiafiaga.


He or she may even want to join with you in learning about Jehovah. 	 Kāti ka manako a ia ke kau atu ki a koe i te taulotoga e uiga ki a Ieova.


3 Does Anyone Hear Prayers? 	 3 E Mata, e Isi se Tino e Fakalogologo ki ‵Talo?


6 The willing support given to anointed Christians by their companions of the other sheep was foretold by the prophet Isaiah. 	 6 Ne ‵valo mai ne te pelofeta ko Isaia a te fesoasoani atu mo te loto fiafia telā ka tuku atu ne taugasoa ko nisi mamoe, ki Kelisiano fakaekegina.


8 Jehovah Called Him “My Friend” 	 8 Ne Taku ne Ieova Tou Tagata ki Tena “Taugasoa”


God-fearing Rebekah became Isaac’s beloved wife and played a part in Jehovah’s arrangement for preserving Abraham’s seed. 	 Ne fai a Lepeka telā ne mataku ki te Atua mo fai te avaga pele a Isaako kae ne lasi tena vaega ne fai i te puipuiga o te fanau telā ka vau i te gafa o Apelaamo.


How is God’s name being honored today? 	 Ne fakaaloalogina pefea te igoa o te Atua i aso nei?


(Galatians 5:22, 23; Ephesians 5:1; Colossians 3:10) As a result, our daily conduct glorifies God. 	 (Kalatia 5:22, 23; Efeso 5:1; Kolose 3:10) Ona ko te mea tenā, e avatu ei a vikiga ki te Atua e auala i ‵tou amioga i aso takitasi.


Fully aware that the Devil did indeed have control over “all the kingdoms of the world,” Jesus showed where He stood on the issue of sovereignty by replying: “Go away, Satan! 	 Ona ko te mea ne iloa ‵lei ne ia me e pule atu a te Tiapolo ki “malo katoa o te lalolagi,” ne fakaasi atu ne Iesu Tena tulaga i te kinauga e uiga ki te pulega sili, mai i te tali atu: “Fano keatea e Satani!


6 If we continually went contrary to the direction of holy spirit, we would be grieving it and Jehovah, the Source of that spirit. 	 6 Kafai e tumau tatou i te faiga o mea kolā e fetaui mo te takitakiga a te agaga tapu, ko fakafanoanoa eiloa ne tatou a te agaga tapu e pelā foki mo Ieova, te Mafuaga o te agaga.


A good start is by showing him how to prepare for the study you conduct with him. 	 A te faiga ‵lei ko te fakaasi atu ki a ia te auala e fakatoka ei koe mō sukesukega kolā e fai fakatasi ne koulua.


(Ex. 32:5, 6, 8) Sadly, from then on Israel had a history of making vows to God that they later broke.—Num. 30:2. 	 (Esoto 32:5, 6, 8) Se mea fakafanoanoa, me mai te taimi tenā o fano ki mua, ne fai a te faiga o tautoga ki te Atua kae sē fakataunu fakamuli ifo mo fai se tala fakasolopito o Isalaelu.—Numela 30:2.


She had a deep desire to preach to Russian-speaking immigrants. 	 Ne manako malosi tou fafine ke talai atu ki tino ‵fou i te fenua kolā ne faipati faka-Lusia.


It may be that Paul suffered from an eye affliction or some other physical infirmity. 	 Kāti ne isi se fakalavelave i mata o Paulo io me ko nisi masaki faka-te-foitino aka.


All of us have endured, continuing in our faithful service to Jehovah despite life’s challenges and tests. 	 Ko oti ne kufaki tatou katoa, kae ne tumau tatou i te taviniga fakamaoni ki a Ieova faitalia te uke o mea faiga‵ta mo tofotofoga i te olaga nei.


18 “Pride is before a crash, and a haughty spirit before stumbling,” we are told. 	 18 E fai mai penei ki a tatou: “A te fakamatamata e iku ki te malaia, a te fiasili e iku ki te se aogā.”


17 This so-called Bible in Stone was held in esteem for some decades, until the Watchtower issues of November 15 and December 1, 1928, made clear that Jehovah needed no stone monument built by pagan pharaohs and containing demonic signs of astrology to confirm the witness given in the Bible. 	 17 Ne fakatāua te Pilamiti Lasi tenā i te fia o tausaga, ke oko eiloa ki te taimi ne fakaasi manino mai ne Te Faleleoleo Maluga i a Novema 15 mo Tesema 1, 1928, me ne seki manako a Ieova ke fakamaoni aka te molimau telā e maua i te Tusi Tapu i se pou fatu telā ne fakatu aka ne te falao fāpaupau kae e isi ne fakailoga faivailakau i ei.


Yet, you can be certain that God’s continued blessing depends on our doing the work at the spiritual temple in the way that Jehovah wants it done. 	 Kae, ke talitonu koe me i fakamanuiaga tutumau a te Atua e faka‵na eiloa ki luga i te fai ne tatou o te galuega i te faletapu faka-te-agaga i te auala telā e manako a Ieova ki ei.


Let us discuss two of these. 	 Ke na suke‵suke nei tatou ki mea e lua konei.


Think of the grief and pain that have resulted from accidents, crime, warfare, terrorism, natural disasters, and other tragedies. 	 Mafaufau ki te fanoanoa mo te ‵mae ne maua mai i fakalavelave ‵tupu fakafuasei, amioga solitulafono, taua, amioga takafia‵toa, fakalavelave o te natula, mo nisi fakalavelave aka.


Do I focus on my mate’s good qualities? 	 E mata, e saga tonu atu au ki uiga ‵lei o taku avaga?


(Proverbs 23:33, TEV) Allen, the heavy drinker mentioned in the preceding article, explains: “Alcoholism is not just a disease of the body; it’s a disease of one’s thinking and attitudes. 	 (Faataoto 23:33) E fakamatala mai a Allen, te tino inu kava malosi telā ne taku atu i te mataupu mai mua, penei: “A te inu kava e sē se masaki o te foitino; se masaki e māfua mai i mafaufauga mo kilokiloga a se tino.


Gender discrimination. 	 ● Te fakakese‵kesega o tino.


I became ashamed, and I also felt humiliated.” 	 Ne oko mai ki au a te mā, kae ne lagona foki ne au a te māsiasi.”


So, what do you plan to do with your life? 	 Tela la, ne a au fuafuaga mō tou olaga?


As a result, many lose confidence in religion as a source of training or education for a successful life. 	 Ne iku atu i ei ki te ‵galo atu o te loto tali‵tonu i tino e tokouke ki lotu e pelā me ko te pogai o akoakoga kolā e ma‵nako latou ki ei ke manuia ei te olaga.


4:5—What scripture is James quoting here? 	 4:5—Se a te tusi ne siki mai i ei ne Iakopo a pati konei?


2:4-13. After hearing about Jehovah’s great deeds and realizing that the time was critical, Rahab makes a decision to take the side of his worshipers. 	 I tena logoga i tala o mea fakaofoofogia a Ieova ne fai mo te fakamataku o te taimi ko ola ei a ia, ne fakaiku aka ne Lahapa ke ‵lago atu ki tino tapuaki a Ieova.


22 Well, your brothers and sisters, who know and love you, will notice. 	 22 Ka matea atu ne ou taina mo tuagane kolā e masani mo koe kae e a‵lofa foki ki a koe.