(Deuteronomy 4:33-35) Jehovah made it clear that regardless of what other nations were doing, he would not tolerate any form of idolatry or spiritism among his people. 	 (Teutelonome 4:33-35) Ne fakamaina faka‵lei atu ne Ieova me faitalia a mea ne fai ne nisi atufenua, e se talia lele eiloa ne ia ke aofia ana tino i so se vaega o te ifo ki tupua io me ko faifaiga faivailakau.


To help overcome these problems, a wise captain may engage the services of a pilot who knows the local waters intimately. 	 Ke fesoasoani atu ki fakalavelave konei, ka manako eiloa te kapeni poto ki te fesoasoani o se pailate telā e iloa ‵lei ne ia te kogā tai tenā.


11 We will do all things for Jehovah’s glory if we truly love him. 	 11 Kafai e a‵lofa tonu tatou ki a Ieova ka fai ne tatou a mea katoa ke tavae atu i ei ki a ia.


But after that, what people can or can’t do counts for more.”—Newsweek, November 1, 1999. 	 Kae e sili atu i te tāua o mea e mafai o fai io me ko mea e se mafai o fai ne tino.”—Newsweek, i a Novema 1, 1999.


Jehovah is still providing for his sheeplike people. 	 Koi tausi mai eiloa a Ieova ki ana tino e pelā me ne mamoe.


Who benefit from our “ministering to one another”? 	 Ko oi a tino e maua ne latou a mea aoga ona ko ‵tou ‘tavini atu mō nisi tino’?


They ‘kept living’ by escaping the terrible destruction of Jerusalem. 	 Ne tumau latou i te ola me ne ‵sao atu latou i te fakamaofaga fakamataku o Ielusalema.


(Genesis 4:8) Reflecting the violent spirit of his day, Lamech composed a poem boasting about how he had killed a young man, allegedly in self-defense. 	 (Kenese 4:8) E fakaasi mai a te lasi o uiga fakasauā i aso o Lameko i te fakalagi ne ‵fatu ne ia e uiga ki se tamataene ne tamate ne ia ke sao ei a ia.


This unity brings Jehovah’s favor. 	 E aumai ne te fealofani tenei te taliaga a Ieova.


5 We are “objects of hatred” today because “the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one,” Satan the Devil, who is the chief enemy of God and His people. 	 Ka ko te tino tela e loto mau ke oko eiloa ki te ikuga, e ola a ia.”—Mataio 10:16-22.


I organize my time carefully so as to have enough time for witnessing.” 	 E fakasoa faka‵lei ne au oku taimi ko te mea ke lava oku taimi mō te galuega talai.”


Probably you may be concealed in the day of Jehovah’s anger.”—Zephaniah 2:3. 6. 	 E se taumate ka ‵sao mai koutou mai te fakasalaga i te aso e fakaasi ei ne te Aliki tena ita.”—Sefanaia 2:3.


A car can be dangerous if not guided properly 	 E mafai o fakamataku te motoka māfai e se fakatele faka‵lei


3 Isaiah said: “Look! The maiden herself will actually become pregnant, and she is giving birth to a son, and she will certainly call his name Immanuel. . . . 	 3 Muna a Isaia: “Ka faitama se tamāfine kae ka fanau mai ne ia se tama tagata kae ka fakaigoa ne ia ko ‘Emanuelu.’


So said Jean de La Bruyère, a 17th-century French essayist. 	 Konā a pati a Jean de La Bruyère, se tino tusitala Falani i te 17 senitenali.


This, however, does not mean that God’s Word forbids having a preferred location for prayer, study, or meditation. 	 Kae e se fakauiga i ei me e fakatapu ne te Muna a te Atua a te fakaaogaga o se koga mō ‵talo, sukesukega io me ko te mafaufau ‵loto ki ei.


16 Teach Your Children—Are You Ever Jealous? 	 ITULAU E 8 • PESE: 69, 14. TESEMA 8-14, 2008


(John 17:16) Studying Christ’s courageous example and reflecting on it can give us the necessary courage to remain separate from the world. 	 (Ioane 17:16) A te sukesuke ki te fakaakoakoga a Keliso e uiga ki te loto toa mo te mafaufau ‵loto ki ei, e mafai o maua i ei a te loto toa e manakogina ke tumau ei tatou i te ‵vae keatea mai te lalolagi.


(1 Timothy 1:18, 19) If we let God’s utterances guide our steps each day, Jehovah will reward us with the ultimate blessing of everlasting life.—John 17:3. 	 (1 Timoteo 1:18, 19) Kafai e talia ne tatou a muna a te Atua ke takitaki ne ia tatou i aso takitasi, ka fakamanuia eiloa ne Ieova tatou ki te ‵toe taui sili ko te ola se-gata-mai.—Ioane 17:3.


(Hebrews 12:4) But a test can take many forms. 	 (Epelu 12:4) Kae e uke ‵ki a vaegā tofotofoga kese‵kese.


Doing so will greatly affect how we use our time, energy, talents, resources, and abilities. 	 A te fai penā ka pokotia malosi ei te auala e fakaaogā ei ne tatou ‵tou taimi, ‵tou malosi, ‵tou taleni, ‵tou kope, mo ‵tou mea e mafai o fai.


What moved David to praise Jehovah? 	 Se a te mea ne fakamalosi atu ki a Tavita ke tavae atu ei ki a Ieova?


How sure is she that Jehovah will resurrect her daughter? 	 E pefea te mautinoa i tou fafine me ka toe fakatu aka ne Ieova tena tama fafine?


A sister with artistic ability may be entrusted with arranging flowers for the Memorial. 	 A te tuagane telā e apo i te faiga o teu e mafai o ‵tofi ke fakatoka ne ia a pulalakau i te Fakamanatuga.


On two occasions he rebuked them, pointing out that God had decreed: “I want mercy, and not sacrifice.” 	 I taimi e lua, ne ‵liko ne ia latou, kae fakaasi atu ne ia me i te Atua ne fakatonu mai penei: “Au e loto ki te alofa, kae se ko taulaga.”


In 1473 B.C.E., Israel was poised to enter the Promised Land. 	 I te 1473 T.L.M., ne toka te kau Isalaelu o ulu atu ki loto i te Fenua o te Folafolaga.


(Proverbs 15:8) Let us, then, continue to keep all aspects of our lives clean so that our prayers are like sweet-smelling incense to God. 	 (Faataoto 15:8) Tela la, ke taumafai malosi tatou o tausi a vaega kese‵kese katoa o ‵tou olaga ke ‵ma ko te mea ke fai a ‵tou ‵talo e pelā me ne mea manogi ‵gali ki te Atua.


The winegrower replied: ‘Did you not agree to the wage I offered? 	 Kae ne fai atu te pule o te togavine, penei: ‘E mata, ne seki lotomalie koe ki te peofuga telā ne tuku atu ne au?


Paul was greatly disappointed by Mark’s leaving his assignment and returning home. 	 Ne fanoanoa malosi a Paulo i te taimi ne tiaki ei ne Maleko tena galuega kae toe foki ki tena kāiga.


They considered about one fourth of the book The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived and almost the entire book Pay Attention to Daniel’s Prophecy! 	 Ne suke‵suke foki latou ki te tusi ko Te ‵Toe Tagata Sili Telā ne Ola, kae toeitiiti ko palele atu te sukesukega ki te tusi ko te Ola Se-Gata-Mai.


No human can foresee even his own future. 	 E se mafai foki o iloa ne se tino a mea ka ‵tupu ki a ia eiloa i aso mai mua.


Prophecy—A Perfect Record 	 Valoaga e ‵Tonu Kātoatoa


Without being preachy, give evidence of how the truth has affected you for the good. 	 I lō te fia a, tuku atu se fakamaoniga me ne aoga pefea ki a koe a te munatonu.


(Matthew 24:14) It will protect “a great crowd” of Jesus’ loyal subjects when it destroys the present wicked system of things on earth.—Read Revelation 7:9, 10, 13-17. 	 (Mataio 24:14) Ka puipui i ei “se vaitino tokouke” o tino fakamaoni kolā ka ‵nofo mai lalo i a Iesu māfai ko fakaseai atu a te fakanofonofoga masei tenei o te lalolagi.—Faitau te Fakaasiga 7:9, 10, 13-17.


A key reason, researchers have suggested, is that quail embryos communicate with one another from inside the eggs and somehow orchestrate the almost simultaneous hatch. 	 E fai mai a saienitisi me i te pogai tāua e tasi e fai ei penā ona ko fesokotakiga e fai ne punuā manu konā a koi tuai o ‵foa ke fai ei ke ‵foa latou toeitiiti i te taimi eiloa e tasi.


With 12 cohorts* of Praetorians and several urban cohorts stationed there, the fortress could house several thousand soldiers, including cavalry. 	 E mafai o ‵nofo i loto i te fale tenā a te 12,000 o sotia leoleo a te tupu mo te fia afe o nisi sotia kolā e ga‵lue pelā me ne pulisimani, e aofia i ei te kautau.


“If, now, you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as though you did not receive it?” (1 Corinthians 4:7) To have God’s holy spirit and to enjoy his approval, we must cultivate and maintain humility.—James 4:6. 	 Kafai la ko maua ne koe, ai a la ne fakamatamata ei koe?” (1 Kolinito 4:7) Ko te mea ke maua ne tatou te agaga tapu o te Atua kae ke talia foki ne ia tatou, e ‵tau o ‵toki ne tatou te loto maulalo i loto i a tatou.—Iakopo 4:6.


What a fine example! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te ‵lei o te fakaakoakoga tenā!


In resolving marital problems, we should also pray for Jehovah’s spirit and his help in applying Bible principles and displaying the fruitage of his spirit.—Gal. 5:22, 23.[2] 	 I te faka‵leiga o fakalavelave i te avaga, e ‵tau foki o ‵talo atu mō te agaga tapu o Ieova mo tena fesoasoani ke fakagalue aka a fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu kae fakaasi atu foki a fuataga o tena agaga.—Kala. 5:22, 23.[2]


17-19. What is the world that is lying in the Devil’s power, and why should we not love it? 	 17-19. Se a te lalolagi telā e i lalo i te pule a te Tiapolo, kae kaia e se ‵tau ei o a‵lofa tatou ki ei?


“UNFORGETTABLE!” 	 “MEA e se mafai o fakapuli!”


(Zechariah 2:8) How long will anyone permit his eyeball to be touched? 	 (Sakalia 2:8, Tusi Paia, Samoa) E pefea te leva ka talia ei ne se tino ke fakapatele atu te suā tino ki tena ‵kano mata?


(Phil. 4:6, 7) Happiness and peace result from taking in knowledge of Jehovah and applying Scriptural principles in life. 	 (Filipi 4:6, 7) E maua eiloa te fiafia mo te filemu mai te mauaga o te iloaga e uiga ki a Ieova kae fakagalue aka a fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu i ‵tou olaga.


What do we need to do when we receive an adjusted understanding of a truth? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou māfai ko isi se fakamafuliga ki te malamalama i se munatonu?


(Ps. 43:3) Jesus told his disciples that they were “the light of the world” and urged them to let their light shine so that people might see their “fine works,” or good deeds to others. 	 (Salamo 43:3) Ne fai atu a Iesu ki ana soko me i a latou ko “te mainaga o te lalolagi” kae ne fakamalosi atu ki a latou ke fakamaina atu te lotou mainaga ko te mea ke lavea ne tino olotou “galuega ‵lei,” io me ko faifaiga ‵lei ki nisi tino.


Although he was a miracle worker, what was the most important part of Jesus’ ministry? 	 E tiga eiloa ne fai ne ia a vavega, se a te ‵toe vaega tāua o te galuega a Iesu?


Likely, Peter was thinking of what the resurrected Jesus said just before he ascended to heaven. 	 Kāti ne mafaufau a Petelu ki pati a Iesu mai mua malie faeloa o tena fanakaga ki te lagi.


(Matthew 6:9, 10) How wise are those who choose to walk with God! 	 (Mataio 6:9, 10) Ko se faka‵tau eiloa i te ‵poto o tino kolā e filifili ke sa‵sale fakatasi latou mo te Atua!


3 Apparently, Jehovah did not want to give Satan undue prominence by devoting large portions of the Hebrew Scriptures to discussing him and his activity. 	 3 E manino ‵lei, me ne seki manako a Ieova ke maua ne Satani se tulaga fakaaloalo mai te fakaaoga se vaega lasi o te Tusi Tapu i te ‵gana Epelu ke fakamatala mai i ei a ia mo ana galuega.


Prophets active in the days of these kings include Ahijah, Shemaiah, and an unnamed man of God, as well as Jehu, Elijah, and Micaiah. 	 A pelofeta kolā ne ga‵lue i taimi o tupu konei ne aofia i ei a Aila, Semaia, se tino o te Atua telā e se taku mai tena igoa, e pelā foki mo Ieu, Elia, mo Mikaia.


Who can know it? 	 Au, te Aliki [Ieova], e sukesuke ne au a mafaufauga o tino, kae tofotofo ne au olotou loto.


Thus, God could use him to bring relief to his brothers after he spent 40 years in Midian. 	 Tela la, ne mafai o fakaaoga ne te Atua a ia ke fakasaoloto ei ana taina mai tua o te fakamāumāuga o tausaga e 40 i Mitiana.


Cradled on the rising waters, the ark was lifted up, higher and higher, until “it was floating high above the earth.” 	 Ne laga te vaka i te sua o te vai, kae ne fanaka faeloa o maluga ke oko ki te taimi “ko lagalaga ei mai luga o te laukele.”


Now consider the damage that occurred to mankind some 6,000 years ago when an unseen spirit, Satan, induced Adam and Eve to rebel against God. 	 Nei la, ke mafaufau ki te fakamaseiga telā ne tupu ki tino i se 6,000 tausaga ko ‵teka i te taimi ne faka‵segina ei ne se agaga sē matea, ko Satani, a Atamu mo Eva ke ‵teke atu ki te Atua.


So he asked: “You do not want to go also, do you?” 	 Telā ne fesili atu ei a ia: “Kae pefea koutou, e fia olo foki koutou keatea?”


Why was God displeased with the Israelites of Amos’ day? 	 Kaia ne seki fiafia ei a te Atua ki tino Isalaelu i aso o Amosa?


(Rev. 13:14, 15; 17:3, 9, 10) At the time of John’s writing, five of those had fallen, one was currently in power, and one had “not yet arrived.” 	 (Fakaasiga 13:14, 15; 17:3, 9, 10) I te taimi ne tusi ei ne Ioane a te Fakaasiga, e tokolima a tupu mai i a latou konā ko sē pule mai, e tokotasi koi pule mai, kae tokotasi “e seki oko mai.”


We will also consider how the examples of faithful men and women of old can help us learn to wait patiently. 	 Ka mafau‵fau foki tatou ki te auala e fesoasoani mai a tala o tāgata mo fāfine fakamaoni i aso mua ke fakamasani tatou o faka‵tali mo te kufaki.


16 Can we expect God to impart to us his active force without any effort on our part? 	 16 E mata, e fakamoe‵moe tatou ke tuku mai ne te Atua tena malosi galue e aunoa mo ne taumafaiga e fai ne tatou?


What did Jesus say about the swearing of oaths, and why? 	 Ne a muna a Iesu e uiga ki te faiga o tautoga, kae kaia?


What does the book of Exodus reveal about Jehovah? 	 Se a te mea e fakaasi mai ne te tusi ko Esoto e uiga ki a Ieova?


She ‘carefully examined the Scriptures daily as to whether these things were so.’—Acts 17:11. 	 Ne “sukesuke malosi” a ia ki te Tusi Tapu i aso takitasi, ke fakatalitonu aka ei me ‵tonu a fakamatalaga konā. —Galuega 17:11.


(Psalm 119:65-72) Although presumptuous ones had ‘smeared him with falsehood,’ the psalmist sang: “It is good for me that I have been afflicted.” 	 (Salamo 119:65-72) E ui eiloa ne fai ne tino fakamata‵mata a ‘tala ‵loi e uiga ki a ia,’ e usu mai te faisalamo: “A taku fakasalaga se mea ‵lei ki a au.”


Knowing God’s name means more than merely knowing how to say it. 	 E uke atu a mea e aofia i te iloa o te igoa o te Atua i lō te taku atu fua o te igoa.


Their reactions in various situations provide examples for those Christians who today are faced with trials and persecution. 5. What persecution arose in Malawi in the 1960’s, and how did the Witnesses there react? 	 A te auala ne ‵saga atu ei latou ki tulaga kese‵kese konā e tuku mai i ei se fakaakoakoga ki Kelisiano i aso nei kolā e fepaki mo tofotofoga mo fakasauāga.


Jesus had recently comforted his followers with the words: “Have no fear, little flock, because your Father has approved of giving you the kingdom.” 	 Ne fatoā oti ne fakamafanafana atu a Iesu ki ana soko i ana pati konei: “Taku lafu foliki . . . ke se ma‵taku koutou i te mea ko loto fiafia eiloa te otou Tamana o tuku atu ki a koutou a te Malo.”


4 Consider the conditions prevailing during the time preceding a one-of-a-kind event in human history—the great Deluge of Noah’s day. 	 4 Mafaufau ki fakanofonofoga mai mua o te fakalavelave telā ne tupu fakatasi eiloa i te lalolagi—ko te Lolo lasi i aso o Noa.


“Keep on the Watch” 	 ‘Ke Matapula‵pula Faeloa’


Regardless of how long we have walked with God, we must be determined to display loving-kindness, exercise justice, and hope in God constantly.—Psalm 27:14. 	 Faitalia te leva ko oti ne sa‵sale fakatasi ei tatou mo te Atua, e ‵tau faeloa o fia fakaasi atu ne tatou te alofa atafai, te fai mea tonu kae fakamoe‵moe faeloa ki te Atua.—Salamo 27:14. 13, 14.


His concern should be what the Bible says and the potential effect on his relationship with Almighty God. 	 E ‵tau o manavase a ia ki mea kolā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu mo te pokotia i ei o tena fesokotakiga mo te Atua Malosi Katoatoa.


16, 17. Why should we not become anxious over the efforts of opposers to hinder the preaching work? 	 16, 17. Kaia e se ‵tau ei o sōna manavase tatou e uiga ki taumafaiga a tino ‵teke ke taofi aka te galuega talai?


(John 13:34, 35; 1 Pet. 3:8) One meaning of compassion is “to suffer together.” 	 (Ioa. 13:34, 35; 1 Pe. 3:8) A te uiga e tasi o te alofa atafai ko te “logo‵mae fakatasi.”


That solemn promise provided assurance that God’s faithful Servant would continue as “a light of the nations,” liberating those in spiritual darkness.—Read Isaiah 49:8, 9.* 	 A te folafolaga gali tenā ne tuku mai i ei se fakamaoniga me i te Tavini fakamaoni a te Atua ka tumau i te fai pelā me se “mainaga ki malo,” mai te fakasaoloto ne ia a tino mai te pouliga faka-te-agaga.—Faitau te Isaia 49:8, 9.*


(Rev. 7:9) These will survive the great tribulation into Christ’s Millennial Reign. There they will be joined by billions of resurrected ones. 	 (Fakaasiga 7:9) Ka ‵sao atu a tino konei i te fakalavelave lasi i te Pulega a Keliso i te Meleniuma. Ka ‵kau atu ei latou ki te fia piliona o tino kolā ka toe‵tu mai i konā.


Picture this in your mind’s eye: “The wilderness and the waterless region will exult, and the desert plain will be joyful and blossom as the saffron. 	 Ke fakaataata i tou mafaufau a te mea tenei: “A te toafa ka lifu, mo pulalakau ka ma‵tala i te vao.


Probably not. 	 Ailoga.


The Creator promises that “the former things will not be called to mind, neither will they come up into the heart.”—Isaiah 65:17. 	 E folafola mai a te Atua me i “mea ne tupu i aso ko teka ka se toe manatua eiloa.”—Isaia 65:17.


Brothers—Sow to the Spirit and Reach Out! 	 Taina—‵Toki A Mea Faka-te-agaga Kae Kausaki Atu Ki Ei!


What is in your heart?’ 	 Se a te mea i tou loto?’


“At the same time,” she continues, “as head of the family, my husband has the responsibility to make the final decision. 	 “I te taimi foki tenā,” toe fai mai tou fafine, “e pelā me se ulu o te kāiga, e maua ne taku avaga a te tiute ke fai ne ia a te ‵toe fakaikuga.


They were so impressed with Jesus’ teaching that they could not bring themselves to take this peaceful man into custody.*—John 7:32, 45, 46. 	 Ne ofo malosi latou i akoakoga a Iesu telā ne se tali‵tonu latou me e ‵tau o fakasala a te tagata filemu tenei.*—Ioane 7:32, 45, 46.


The sun is so big and its core so dense that it takes millions of years for the energy produced within the core to well up to the surface. 	 Ona ko te lasi o te la mo te matolu o tena kogāloto, e manakogina i ei se fia miliona o tausaga ke gaki aka ki luga te malosi telā e gaosi i tena kogāloto.


Because this wholesome attitude runs contrary to the thinking of the world, we must be careful not to let the world’s spirit influence us. 	 Ona ko te ‵kese o te kilokiloga ‵lei tenei mai mafaufauga o te lalolagi, e ‵tau o fakaeteete tatou ke mo a ma talia te agaga o te lalolagi ke fakamalosi mai ki a tatou.


“The bread that I shall give is my flesh,” he said. 	 “Ka ko te falaoa ka avatu ne au, ko toku foitino,” ko ana pati.


In so doing, we put ourselves in line for the endless blessings associated with the ‘new heavens and new earth.’—2 Pet. 3:13. 	 Mai te faiga penā, ka mafai ei o maua ne tatou a fakamanuiaga se-gata-mai kolā e isi se lotou sokoga ki te “lagi fou mo te lalolagi fou.”—2 Petelu 3:13.


Jehovah did not force Pharaoh into a course of disobedience but allowed that proud ruler to choose. 	 Ne seki faimālō ne Ieova a Falao ke sē fakalogo tou tagata kae ne tuku atu ne ia se avanoaga ki te tupu fakamatamata tenā ke fai sena filifiliga.


What statement made to the apostle Thomas holds meaning for us? 	 Ne a fakamatalaga ne fai atu ki te apositolo ko Toma kolā e aoga foki ki a tatou?


2 When Will the End Come? 	 2 E Oko Mai Mafea a te Gataga?


Jesus too loves humankind. 	 A Iesu foki e alofa ki tino.


That caused Jeremiah pain, though he was not at fault. 	 Ne logo‵mae a Ielemia i te mea tenā, faitalia me ne seki fai ne ia se mea ‵se.


14 In today’s world, people who are mild and patient are often considered weak. 	 14 I te lalolagi i aso nei, e masani o ‵kilo atu ki tino agamalu kae kufaki e pelā me ne tino ‵seva.


Commending your children will encourage them to embrace reading with affection. 	 A te fakamālō atu ki au tama‵liki ka fakamalosi atu ei ke fia‵fia latou o fai‵tau.


Soon, world peace will be a reality.—Read Isaiah 2:3, 4; 54:13. 	 Ko pili fua nei o maua a te filemu i te lalolagi.—Faitau te Isaia 2:3, 4; 54:13.


Let us spread the knowledge that brings real happiness now and leads to everlasting life. 	 Ke na fakasalalau atu ne tatou te iloaga telā ka maua i ei a te ola tonu telā e fakafiafia kae takitaki atu ei ki te ola se-gata-mai.


6 Think, too, of the boldness that Moses showed in speaking to Pharaoh, a ruler who was viewed, not as a mere representative of the gods, but as a god himself, the son of the sun god Ra. 	 6 Mafaufau foki ki te loto toa telā ne fakaasi mai ne Mose i te taimi ne faipati atu ei a ia ki a Falao, se tino pule telā ne ‵kilo atu ki ei, e se fai pelā me se sui o atua kae se atua eiloa a ia, te tama tagata a te atua ko te la ko Ra.


(Matthew 6:14, 15) Although the righteous man Job was mistreated by three companions, he was forgiving and even prayed for them. 	 (Mataio 6:14, 15) E ui eiloa ne sōnafai atu a taugasoa e tokotolu o Iopu ki a ia, ne fakamagalo ne ia latou kae ‵talo atu foki mō latou.


How did his disciples respond to it? 	 Ne ‵saga atu pefea ana soko ki ei?


It was up to each Israelite to decide how much to leave for the needy. 	 E pule loa te tino Isalaelu me e pefea te uke o mea e tuku mā tino ma‵tiva.


What should you do if you have secretly been engaging in wrong conduct, and why? 	 Ne a au mea e ‵tau o fai māfai ne aofia ‵funa koe i se amioga masei, kae kaia?


These articles discuss Zechariah’s sixth, seventh, and eighth visions. 	 E fakamatala mai i mataupu konei a te ono, te fitu, mo te valu o fakaasiga a Sakalia.


Badness will no longer exist; instead, every day will be filled with good things. 	 Ka se toe ai ne amioga ma‵sei, kae ka maua faeloa a mea ‵gali i aso katoa.


7 The members of the bride class—the spirit-anointed Christians—are the first to extend the invitation to “come.” 	 7 A sui o te tamafine fatoa fakaipoipo—ko Kelisiano fakaekegina ki te agaga—ko tino muamua ne fai atu ne latou a te ‵kamiga ke “vau.”


One condition Jesus sets is this: “I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 	 E tasi te tulaga ne tuku mai ne Iesu ko te mea tenei: “E avatu ne au ki a koutou te poloakiga fou: ke fakatau a‵lofa koutou. E pelā mo au e alofa ki a koutou; telā la, e ‵tau mo koutou o fakatau a‵lofa.


They worshiped the only true God. 	 Ne tapuaki atu latou ki te Atua tonu e tokotasi.


Jesus knew that Bible prophecies had foretold that the promised Messiah would rule over an everlasting Kingdom. 	 Ne iloa ne Iesu me ne ‵valo mai i valoaga i te Tusi Tapu me i te Mesia telā folafola mai ka pule ne ia se Malo telā e se toe gata mai.


Why do we engage in these Christian activities? 	 Kaia e ‵kau atu ei tatou ki galuega faka-Kelisiano konei?


What blessings under Kingdom rule does the ransom make possible? 	 Ne a fakamanuiaga mai lalo i te pulega a te Malo e maua e auala i te togiola?


He felt that the spiritual blessings were far more beneficial for him and his family than a higher salary would be. 	 Ne manatu aka tou tagata i fakamanuiaga faka-te-agaga e aoga fakafia atu ki a ia mo tena kāiga i lō se ‵togi maluga.


13 Within marriage. 	 13 I loto i te olaga avaga.


Jesus assured his faithful apostles that they would rule with him in heaven. 	 Ne fakatalitonu atu a Iesu ki ana apositolo fakamaoni me ka pule fakatasi latou i te lagi.


How did Jehovah react to Moses’ actions? 	 Ne saga atu pefea a Ieova ki faifaiga a Mose?


The same was true of the apostle Paul, who wrote: “Most gladly, therefore, will I rather boast as respects my weaknesses, that the power of the Christ may like a tent remain over me. . . . 	 E ‵pau a mea kolā ne tupu ki te apositolo ko Paulo, telā ne tusi mai penei: “Tela la, ka lasi toku fiafia o fakamatamata i oku feitu vaivai, ko te mea ke i luga i a au te mana o Keliso. . . .


The psalmist leaves no doubt as to what this entails. 	 E taku ‵tonu mai ne te faisalamo a mea kolā e aofia i te mea tenei.


When might even one drink be one too many? 	 Ko taimi fea e se ‵tau ei o fakapatele atu ki te kava?


Question 1: Does My Life Have a Purpose? 	 Fesili 1: E Mata, e Isi se Aoga o Toku Olaga?


Moses recognized that it was Jehovah’s work and that he was just a tool being used to get that work done. 	 Ne iloa ne Mose me i a Ieova te galuega kae ne fakaaoga eiloa a ia ne Ieova ke fai tena galuega.


And interest continues to manifest itself. 	 Kae e tumau eiloa te fia‵fia o tino fou.


Because needlessly worrying about our daily needs will not help us to live longer. 	 Me i te manavase valea ki mea mo ‵tou ola i aso takitasi e se fesoasoani mai ke fakaloa ne ia te ola o tatou.


How do congregation meetings help us to reflect God’s glory? 	 E fesoasoani mai pefea a fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga ke fakaata atu ne tatou a te ‵malu o te Atua?


WEEK OF JULY 17-23, 2017 	 TE VAIASO I A IULAI 17-23, 2017


The Deluge, an act of God, evidently wiped out all traces of the garden of Eden itself. 	 Ona ko te vavega ne fai ne te Atua, e mautinoa eiloa me ne fakaseai atu ne te Lolo a fakamaoniga katoa o te fatoaga o Etena.


Explain. 8 Let us not think that those priests merited sympathy and should have been pardoned because they were mere imperfect humans and could not have been expected to keep God’s standards. 	 8 Ke mo a eiloa ma mafaufau pelā me e ‵tau o fakaasi atu te alofa ki faitaulaga konā kae e ‵tau o fakamagalogina latou me i a latou ne tino sē ‵lei katoatoa kae ne seki mafai o fakamoe‵moe ke faka‵logo latou ki tulafono a te Atua.


21, 22. How can we take delight in doing God’s will? 	 21, 22. E mafai pefea o fia‵fia tatou ki te faiga o te loto o te Atua?


Only a world government that can teach people to love what is right and care for one another will bring world peace.—Read Isaiah 32:17; 48:18, 22. 	 Ko te malo fua telā e akoako ne ia a tino ke a‵lofa ki te mea tonu kae atafai atu te suā tino ki te suā tino ka aumai ne ia a te filemu ki te lalolagi.—Faitau te Isaia 32:17; 48:18, 22.


Anointing “depends, not upon the one wishing nor upon the one running, but upon God.” 	 Tela la, a tino kolā e fakaekegina e se fai penā ona ko “te loto io me ko te malosi o te tino, ka ko te alofa ‵nau o te Atua.”


No, for although Jesus did not promise his followers that all of them would become materially rich, we should not conclude from his words that there is no hope for the poor. 	 Ikai. E ui eiloa ne seki folafola atu ne Iesu ki ana soko me ka maumea katoa latou, e se ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne tatou me ko seai eiloa se fakamoemoega mō tino ma‵tiva.


Why was the wording adjusted? 	 Kaia ne ‵fuli i ei a pati konei?


For example, in a number of the larger cities in North America, there has been a large influx of people from China and Russia. 	 E tokouke ‵ki a tino Saina mo tino Lusia ko oti ne olo atu o ‵nofo i fa‵kai lasi i Amelika ki Matū.


Prayer gave me strength and helped me not to become overly anxious.”—Philippians 4:6, 7. 	 Ne maua ne au te malosi mai te faiga o ‵talo kae ne fesoasoani mai foki i ei ke mo a e sōna manavase faeloa au.”—Filipi 4:6, 7.


Antonio relates: “He gave such a beautiful prayer, and afterward, he was like another person. 	 Muna a Antonio: Ne gali te ‵talo a tou tagata kae fakamuli ifo, ne ‵lei ana lagonaga.


Many believe that unless certain funeral customs and rites are performed at a person’s death, the ancestor spirits, who are believed to have the power to punish or reward the living, will be angered. 	 E tali‵tonu a tino e tokouke me seiloga ke fai a tuu mo fakalagi i te taimi e mate ei se tino, ka kaitāua malosi eiloa olotou tupuga kolā ko ‵mate, kolā e mafai o fakasala io me e tuku atu ne latou se taui ‵lei ki tino kolā koi ola.


20 When Elijah’s public ministry ended, his attendant Elisha took the official garment that had fallen from Elijah, went to the Jordan, struck the water, and asked: “Where is Jehovah the God of Elijah, even He?” (2 Kings 2:14) Jehovah answered by showing that his spirit was now on Elisha. 	 Ne ‵kini ne ia a te vaitafe ki te gatu tenā kae ne fesili atu, penei: “Tefea te Aliki, te Atua o Elia?” (2 Tupu 2:14) Ne tali mai a Ieova mai te fakaasimaiga ne ia me ko fakatasi atu tena agaga ki a Elisaia.


He said: “I will teach transgressors your ways, that sinners themselves may turn right back to you.”—Psalm 51:13. 	 Ana muna: “Kae ka akoako ne au a tino agasala ki au fakatonuga, kae ka fuli mai ei latou ki a koe.”—Salamo 51:13.


How did Jesus learn obedience? 	 Ne tauloto pefea a Iesu ki te fakalogomuna?


After all, countless websites and blogs send out a steady flow of the latest advice and guidance. 	 E se gata ei, ko uke ‵ki a fakatuatusi i te itaneti kolā ko ‵fonu i pati fakatonutonu mo fakatakitakiga ‵fou.


And that is something he wants to become. 	 Kae tenā eiloa te mea e manako a ia ke fai.


We also receive individualized instruction and attention from the book study overseer. 	 E maua foki ne tatou taki tokotasi a fakatonutonuga mai te taina telā e fai ne ia a te akoga.


Is there injustice with God? 	 E isi te se fai mea tonu o te Atua?


What a fine example for us to imitate! 	 Se fakaakoakoga ‵lei ‵ki ke tau‵tali tatou i ei!


What did Jesus mean by the words “it will turn out to you for a witness”? 	 Se a te mea ne fakauiga a Iesu ki ei i ana pati “tenā eiloa te taimi tonu e folafola atu ei te Tala ‵Lei”?


(Rom. 12:1, 2; Heb. 5:14) What are some other compelling reasons why we need to learn to make good decisions? 	 (Loma 12:1, 2; Epelu 5:14) Ne a nisi pogai ‵tonu e ‵tau ei o iloa ne tatou o fai a filifiliga ‵lei?


Have you observed a baby cradled lovingly in its mother’s arms? 	 Kai matea aka loa ne koe se pepe e puke ne tena matua mo te alofa?


(Luke 6:45) What we usually talk about is a good indication of what our heart is set on. 	 (Luka 6:45) A mea kolā e fai‵pati atu ne tatou ko mea foki loa kolā e nofo i ‵tou loto.


(1 Samuel 1:12, 15, 16) Our personal prayers can be brief or lengthy according to the need and the circumstances. 	 (1 Samuelu 1:12, 15, 16) E ‵tusa mo ‵tou fakanofonofoga, e mafai o toe‵toe io me leva a ‵tou ‵talo.


4 Early in man’s history, Jehovah made clear that he did not leave it up to humans to use (or abuse) life for whatever reason. 	 4 I te kamataga eiloa o te olaga o tino, ne fakamaina faka‵lei mai ne Ieova me e seki talia ne ia ke fakaaogā (io me fakaaogā ‵se) ne tino a te ola mō so se pogai.


If a person were to read the Bible as “a very human book,” then would he not be inclined to discard direction or principles that do not suit his personal taste? 	 Kafai e faitau se tino ki te Tusi Tapu kae mafaufau me se “tusi fua ne tusi ne tagata,” ko tena uiga ko mafai o se talia ne ia a fakatonutonuga io me ko fakatakitakiga kolā e se fiafia a ia ki ei.


Not only are inequalities between rich and poor found in developing nations but, as the World Bank states, “‘pockets of poverty’ are common in all countries.” 	 E sē maua atu fua i fenua ma‵tiva a te ‵kesega i te va o tino mau‵mea mo tino ma‵tiva kae e fai mai te lipoti mai te World Bank, penei: “E maua i fenua katoa a tino ma‵tiva kae fakaa‵lofa.”


• What “tribulation” may Christian parents experience? 	 • Ne a “fakalavelave” e mafai o fe‵paki mo mātua Kelisiano?


Decades before 1914, Jehovah’s worshippers declared to the nations that the end of “the appointed times of the nations” would come in that year and that the world would enter into an unequaled period of trouble. 	 I te fia sefulu tausaga mai mua o te 1914, ne folafola atu ne tino tapuaki o Ieova ki atufenua me i te “taimi ne fuafuagina mō fenua fakaa‵tea” ka oti atu i te tausaga tenā kae ulu atu te lalolagi ki loto i se vaitaimi o fakalavelave.


Keep On Serving Jehovah With Joy 	 Ke Tumau i te Tavini Atu ki a Ieova mo te Fiafia


In the first century, a Christian woman named Dorcas was well-known for her “good deeds and gifts of mercy”—sacrifices she made to help others. 	 I te senitenali muamua, ne lauiloa eiloa a te fafine Kelisiano e igoa ki a Tokasi mō ana “galuega ‵lei e uke kae tufa atu foki a meaalofa e uke”—taulaga kolā ne fai ne ia ke fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino.


What “glorious freedom” will then be enjoyed on earth by “the children of God”!—Rom. 8:21. 	 Ka maua eiloa ne “fanau a te Atua” a te “saolotoga ‵malu” i te lalolagi!—Loma 8:21.


It was conceivable that some of them might fall into sin. 	 E mafai eiloa o pa‵ku atu a nisi tino i a latou ki te agasala.


What about “the end of the world” described in the Bible? 	 Kae pefea la “te gataga o te lalolagi” telā e fakamatala mai i te Tusi Tapu?


And all these heavenly bodies move through space, not aimlessly, but according to precise physical laws.* (Isaiah 40:26) Is it reasonable to attribute such order to blind chance? 	 Kae ko mea katoa konei i te lagi, e se sōna gasue‵sue valevale fua, kae e fai penā e ‵tusa mo olotou tulafono.* (Isaia 40:26) E mata, se mea ‵tau ke fakaiku aka me ne tupu fakafuasei fua se vaegā tulaga tokagamalie penā?


As we examine how this prophecy has been fulfilled, we will see that Jesus is with his disciples today and that Jehovah is fully capable of carrying out all that he has promised. 	 I te suke‵suke o tatou ki te auala ne fakataunu ei a te valoaga tenei, e lavea ei ne tatou me ne fakatasi atu eiloa a Iesu ki ana soko i aso nei kae e fakataunu kātoatoa ne Ieova a mea katoa kolā ne tauto a ia ki ei.


Why might we sometimes have to change a decision already made? 	 Kaia i nisi taimi e mafai ei ne tatou o ‵fuli a fakaikuga ko oti ne fai?


9, 10. (a) How did Jesus fulfill Isaiah 42:3 during his ministry? (b) How did Christ “bring forth justice” while on earth, and when is it that he “sets justice in the earth”? 	 9, 10. (a) Ne fakataunu pefea ne Iesu a pati i te Isaia 42:3 i te faiga o tena galuega? (e) Ne fakatumau pefea ne Iesu “te fai mea tonu” i te taimi ne nofo ei i te lalolagi, kae ko te taimi fea ka “fakatumau [ei] ne ia a te fai mea tonu i te lalolagi”?


(Gen. 2:17) Was this command in any way unjust, unnecessary, or unreasonable? 	 (Kene. 2:17) E mata, a te fakatonuga tenei ne fai i se auala sē tonu, sē aoga, io me sē ‵lei?


Even though it may be difficult to express your prayerful thoughts in such an emotional situation, your heartfelt supplication in his behalf, even through tears and an unsteady voice, can be a powerful antidote to grief. 	 E tiga eiloa e faigata ke fai au ‵talo i se auala telā e fakaasi atu ei ou lagonaga, au ‵talo kolā e fai atu mo te loto kātoa mō latou, ke oko foki loa ki ou loimata io me ko tou leo polepole kae tagi, e mafai eiloa o fai pelā me se faka‵leiga malosi ki te fanoanoa.


(Deuteronomy 4:9) In order to have Jehovah’s blessing and prosper in the land they were about to inherit, the people had to fulfill a twofold responsibility before Jehovah their God. 	 (Teutelonome 4:9, 10) Ko te mea ke maua ne latou te fakamanuiaga a Ieova i te fenua ko pili o ulu atu ki ei, ne ‵tau o fakataunu ne latou a tiute e lua i mua o Ieova te lotou Atua.


This time, he corrects an erroneous viewpoint held by some and exhorts the brothers to stand firm in the faith. 	 I te tusi tenā, ne faka‵tonu aka ne ia se kilokiloga ‵se telā ne maua ne nisi tino kae ne fakamalosi atu ki taina ke tu ‵mautakitaki i te fakatuanaki.


How do the Gospels portray Jesus as a man of tender warmth and deep feelings? 	 Kaia e fakaasi mai ei ne tusi Evagelia me i a Iesu se tagata telā e atafai kae e alofa tonu?


“The shrewd one considers his steps.”—PROV. 14:15. 	 “A tino ‵poto e onoono faka‵lei eiloa ki olotou mea e fai.”—FAATAOTO 14:15.


Its source of power is Jehovah’s holy spirit. 	 E maua tena ‵mana mai i te agaga tapu o Ieova.


What you may have heard: “Just as many paths and roads lead to the same destination, there are also many paths that lead to God. 	 Mea kolā kāti ne logo koe i ei: “E pelā mo auala fo‵liki mo auala ‵lasi e uke kolā e mafai o takitaki atu ei koe ke oko ki te koga e tasi, e uke foki a auala kolā e takitaki atu ei koe ki te Atua.


It was sad to see how their lives turned out. 	 Se mea fakafanoanoa ke lavea atu a ikuga o olotou olaga.


(1 Peter 5:13) Within 30 years after the outpouring of the holy spirit at Pentecost, Paul wrote that the good news had been “preached in all creation that is under heaven,” possibly referring to the then-known earth.—Colossians 1:23. 	 (1 Petelu 5:13) I loto i tausaga e 30 mai tua o te ‵ligiifoga o te agaga tapu i te Penitekoso, ne tusi atu a Paulo me i te tala ‵lei “ko oti ne folafolagina ki tino katoa mai lalo o te lagi,” kāti ne fakasino atu ki fenua i te lalolagi kolā ne iloa me isi ne tino i ei i aso konā.—Kolose 1:23.


And you may have been eager to find more spiritual nuggets. 	 Kae kāti ne manako malosi foki koe ke toe ‵sala atu ki ne fatu tāua faka-te-agaga e tai uke atu.


Was he seduced by the glitter and glamour of Babylon? 	 E mata, ne fakaosoosogina a ia ne te gali o te fa‵kai o Papelonia?


But what assurance is there that they will be fulfilled? 	 Kae se a te mea e fakatalitonu mai me ka fakataunu eiloa a mea konā?


Women Enjoy Fine Privileges 	 E Maua ne Fāfine a Tauliaga ‵Gali


(Proverbs 22:3; 2 Timothy 2:22) Is the risk involved worth whatever benefit the young ones may receive? 	 (Faataoto 22:3; 2 Timoteo 2:22) E mata, e sili atu i te ‵lei ke maua ne tama‵liki a mea aogā mai i ei faitalia eiloa te tulaga fakamataku tenā?


They were inseparable, sharing in the ministry together until Crystal’s death in 1998. 	 Ne tapulima tasi faeloa laua, kae ne ga‵lue fakatasi foki laua i te galuega talai ke oko loa ki te taimi ne mate atu ei a Crystal i te 1998.


The man was a criminal; he knew that he deserved to be executed. 	 A te tagata tenā se tino solitulafono; ne iloa ne ia me ne ‵tau eiloa o mate a ia.


The First Bible in Italian 	 (2 Tupu 19:35) I te taimi ne ‵pei ei a Tanielu ki te lua o leona, “ne uga mai ne te Atua tena agelu ke pono a gutu o leona.”


LET US FALL “INTO THE HAND OF JEHOVAH” 	 KE NA ‵TO ATU TATOU “KI LOTO I LIMA O IEOVA”


(1 Timothy 4:16) Cultivating the fruitage of the spirit—love, kindness, goodness, mildness, and self-control—will enable us to be joyfully long-suffering. 	 (1 Timoteo 4:16) A te atiakaga o fuataga o te agaga—ka mafai ei ne ‵tou a‵lofa, mataalofa, ‵lei, loto maulalo, mo te loto pulea—o fai tatou ke kufaki mo te fia‵fia.


Why should we speak the pure language at every opportunity? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o fai‵pati tatou ki te ‵gana ‵ma i so se avanoaga?


6 Events Foretold for Our Day 	 E AOFIA FOKI I TE TUSI TENEI:


We can keep on displaying this quality by supporting the Christian congregation and doing what we can to look after its interests and welfare. 	 E mafai eiloa o tumau tatou i te fakaasiatuga o te uiga tenei mai te ‵lago atu ki te fakapotopotoga faka-Kelisiano kae ke fai eiloa ne tatou a mea katoa kolā e mafai ne tatou o fai ke fakamalosi atu ki ei.


The secret of the palm tree’s perennial beauty lies in an unfailing source of fresh water. 	 E fakalagolago eiloa te lauolaola o te lakau ko te pāma ki te uke o vai.


Neither could they escape divine judgment by going “up to the heavens,” that is, trying to find refuge on high mountains. 	 E se mafai foki o ‵sao latou mai te fakasalaga a te Atua mai te “olo ake . . . ki luga i te lagi,” telā ko te taumafai o ‵muni i mauga ma‵luga.


16 Even after their return from exile, the Israelites fell back into a pattern of disobedience. 	 16 Mai tua o te lotou ‵fokimaiga mai te ‵nofo pologa, ne toe ‵foki a tino Isalaelu ki te tulaga sē faka‵logo.


If so, learn more about God’s message for mankind as found in the Bible and how it can benefit you today and in the future. 	 Kafai e penā loa, ke tauloto ki mea e uke atu e uiga ki te fekau a te Atua mō tino telā e maua i te Tusi Tapu mo te auala e mafai o aoga ei nei ki a koe, penā foki loa mo aso mai mua.


“My undeserved kindness is sufficient for you; for my power is being made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:8, 9) Let us analyze this response and see how it can help us to cope with any thornlike problems that pain us. 4. In what ways had Paul benefited from Jehovah’s undeserved kindness? 	 “A toku alofa tauanoa ko lava ‵lei eiloa mo koe, me i toku mana e sili atu i tou vaivai.” (2 Kolinito 12:8, 9) Ke na iloilo aka ne tatou a te tali tenei kae ke onoono ki te auala e mafai o fesoasoani mai ei te manatu tenā ke fakafesagai atu tatou ki so se fakalavelave fakalogo‵mae telā e faka‵mae mai ki a tatou.


(2 Corinthians 4:1, 7) Once the elders have determined that the student qualifies as an unbaptized publisher, help him prepare a simple presentation and then accompany him in the field service. 	 (2 Kolinito 4:1, 7) Kafai ko fakaiku aka ne toeaina me ko mafai o kau atu te tino akoga tenā e pelā me se tino talai kae seki papatiso, fesoasoani atu ki a ia ke fakatoka se fakamatalaga faigofie kae ke ga‵lue fakatasi mo ia i te galuega talai.


May we never become like the Christians in Ephesus who ‘left the love they had at first.’ 	 Ke mo a ma fai tatou e pelā mo te kau Kelisiano i Efeso kolā ‘e seki ‵pau te lotou a‵lofa e pelā mo te lotou a‵lofa i te kamataga.’


In what areas do Christians want to be guided by Jehovah’s principles? 	 E ‵tau o ‵teke atu a Kelisiano ki te ifo ki tupua, amioga finalalolagi, mo te fakaaogāga ‵se o te toto.


For example, shortly after Jehovah liberated the sons of Israel from Egyptian bondage, they “fell to quarreling with Moses” and kept “putting Jehovah to the test.” 	 E pelā mo te taimi mai tua malie ifo o te fakasaolotoga ne Ieova a tino Isalaelu mai te ‵nofo pologa i Aikupito, ne “mui‵mui faeloa [latou] ki a Mose” kae ‘tofotofo ne latou a Ieova.’


The evidence was piling up: The work of the apostles was indeed from God! 	 Ne momea aka eiloa te uke o fakamaoniga me: E māfua mai te galuega a te kau apositolo mai te Atua!


(2 Peter 2:5; Hebrews 11:7) The eventual destruction of that wicked generation was fully justified. 	 (2 Petelu 2:5; Epelu 11:7) A te fakaseaiga fakamuli o te kautama masei tenā ne tonu katoatoa eiloa.


(Matthew 6:2) David used his wealth differently. 	 (Mataio 6:2) Ne fakaaogā ne Tavita a tena maumea i se auala fakaatea.


5 As Paul and Silas sing songs of praise, a series of totally unexpected events occurs. 	 5 I te taimi ne usu atu ei ne Paulo mo Sila a pese o tavaega, ne ‵tupu eiloa a mea kolā ne seki fakamoe‵moe katoatoa ki ei.


How does Jehovah expect us to use our abilities? 	 Se a te fakamoemoega o Ieova ki te auala e fakaaoga ne tatou a ‵tou atamai?


As there was no need for augmenting or fortifying the value of Jesus’ blood, the wine used is not a type fortified with brandy or spices. 	 E pelā mo te toto o Iesu e seai se mea e faopoopo ki ei ko te mea ke tāua malosi atu, a te uaina foki telā e fakaaoga e seai se mea e faopoopo ki ei.


Because they thereby build a trusting relationship with our Creator, “the happy God,” Jehovah.—1 Timothy 1:11. 	 Me ka ati aka ne latou i ei se fesokotakiga telā e fakatuagagina mo te ‵tou Mafuaga, ko “te Atua fiafia,” ko Ieova.—1 Timoteo 1:11, NW.


You can do so by listening to the vocal renditions available on jw.org. 	 E mafai o fai penā mai te fakalogologo ki te usuga o pese i te jw.org.


“My supervisor at work encouraged me to lie about some missing supplies at work, but I refused. 	 “Ne fakamalosi mai toku takitaki i te galuega ke loi au e uiga ki mea faigaluega a te kamupane kolā e ‵galo, kae ne seki talia ne au.


God “will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces.”—Isaiah 25:8. 	 A te Atua “ka fakagata ne ia te mate ke se toe ai eiloa! Ka ‵solo ne ia a loimata mai i mata o tino katoa.”—Isaia 25:8.


So my wife and I make time to talk and share our feelings with each other.” 	 Tela la, ne fakatoka eiloa ne māua mo taku avaga se taimi ke sau‵tala kae fakatau fakaasi ma lagonaga.”


3 The answer lies in what the Bible writer James called “the perfect law that belongs to freedom.” 	 3 Ke fakatoka ana tavini mō te saolotoga tenā i aso mai mua, ne tuku mai ne Ieova ki a tatou a te mea telā e taku ne Iakopo ko “te tulafono ‵lei katoatoa o te saolotoga.”


He knew that the child was not his because he and his fiancée had never had sexual relations. 	 Ne iloa ne ia me e se i a ia te tamaliki ona ko laua ne seki ‵moe aka eiloa.


It is not to cast part of the blame on your brother but to admit your fault and make peace. 	 E se ko te ‵losi atu o te mea ‵se ki tou taina, kae ko te fakaasi atu tau mea ‵se kae faka‵lei koulua.


16 The value of training our children to be well-mannered cannot be overestimated. 	 16 A te aoga o te akoakoga o ‵tou tama‵liki ke fakaasi atu a uiga āva e tāua ‵ki eiloa.


Let us consider three negative influences that could weaken our alertness and vigilance if we are not careful. 	 Ke na sau‵tala nei tatou ki auala e tolu kolā e fai ei ke se toka kae sē matapula‵pula māfai e se fakaeteete tatou.


Parents frequently make the same complaint about their children. 	 E fai faeloa ne mātua a te fameo tenā e uiga ki olotou tamaliki.


(Hebrews 10:24, 25) As to everyday aspects of our life, the apostle Paul says: “Whether you are eating or drinking or doing anything else, do all things for God’s glory.” (1 Corinthians 10:31) There are countless other principles in God’s Word. 	 Ke tumau faeloa te maopoopo sale o tatou.” (Epelu 10:24, 25) Ne fai mai ne te apositolo ko Paulo a pati konei e uiga ki vaega kese‵kese o te olaga: “Tela la, me ne a otou mea e fai, me ‵kai io me inu, e fai katoa ne koutou mō te vikiga o te Atua.” (1 Kolinito 10:31) E uke atu foki a nisi fakatakitakiga i te Muna a te Atua.


In time, though, thinking and acting in a godly way will likely become easier and more natural for us as our thoughts and actions progressively line up with those of Jehovah God.—Ps. 37:31; Prov. 23:12; Gal. 5:16, 17. 	 E se leva kae ka kamata o faigofie ke mafau‵fau kae gasue‵sue i se auala fakaatua ona ko te mea e gasolo aka o fetaui ‵lei mo tulaga o Ieova te Atua.—Sala. 37:31; Faata. 23:12; Kala. 5:16, 17.


‘Go and Make Disciples, Baptizing Them’ 	 ‘Olo Atu o Fai a Soko, Papatiso Foki Latou’


MARRIAGE AMONG CHRISTIANS 	 TE AVAGA I TE VĀ O KELISIANO


Jesus gave this simple rule for combating propaganda: “Know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 	 Ne tuku mai ne Iesu a te fakatakitakiga faigofie tenei ke ‵teke atu ki tala ‵loi: “Ka iloa ne koutou te munatonu, a ko te munatonu ka fakasaoloto ne ia koutou.”


Book Five of Psalms also highlights Jehovah’s superlative qualities, including his loving-kindness, trueness, and goodness. 	 E faka‵mafa mai foki i te Vaega e Lima o te Tusi ko Salamo a uiga fakaofoofogia o Ieova, e aofia i ei tena alofa tumau, te fakamaoni, mo tena aga ‵lei.


So before opening your Bible, ask Jehovah to help you recognize points in your reading that need to be applied in your personal life. 	 Tela la, a koi tuai o ‵suke koe ki tau Tusi Tapu, ke fakamolemole atu muamua koe ki a Ieova ke fesoasoani atu ki a koe ke mate mai ne koe a manatu i mea kolā e faitau koe ki ei kae e ‵tau o fakaaogā ne koe i tou olaga.


Many books, magazines, and newspapers can be read online. 	 E uke a tusi, mekesini mo nusipepa ko mafai o fai‵tau ki ei i luga i te itaneti.


What can immigrant parents do? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o fai ne mātua mai fenua fakaa‵tea?


Keeping the Mind Active 	 Ke Fakagalue Faeloa te Mafaufau


Remain No Part of the World 	 Ke Tumau i te se Fai mo Fai ne Tino o te Lalolagi


I myself, Jehovah, shall speed it up in its own time.” 	 Kafai ko oko mai te taimi tonu, ko fakataunu fakavave ei ne au a te mea tena.


It includes the names of anointed Christians still on earth, who have the hope of receiving life in heaven. 	 E aofia foki i ei a igoa o Kelisiano fakaekegina kolā koi ola i te lalolagi nei, kae fakamoe‵moe ke ola i te lagi.


Then, before you go to the Kingdom Hall, approach Jehovah in prayer and specifically petition him to give you the courage to give a comment. 	 A koi tuai o fano koe ki te Kingdom Hall, ‵talo ki a Ieova kae fakamolemole ke tuku atu ki a koe a te loto malosi ke fai sau tali.


What role has the “great crowd” played in increasing the Lord’s belongings? 	 Ne a mea ko oti ne fai ne te “vaitino tokouke” i te fakaukega o mea a te Aliki?


REGULAR PIONEERS: 	 PAENIA TUMAU:


Even though I come with severe knee pain, heart problems, and complications from diabetes, I always leave the meeting feeling better than when I arrived. 	 E tigā eiloa e ‵mae oku tuli vae, masaki ki toku fatu mo masaki ona ko te suka, kae e lagona faeloa ne au te fiafia māfai ko oti te fakatasiga i lō toku auala o vau ki te fakatasiga.”


The wisest man ever to live on this earth chose not to draw on his own wisdom for answers. 	 Ne fakaiku aka ne te ‵toe tagata poto telā ne ola i te lalolagi nei ke sē saga atu a ia ki tena poto ke maua mai i ei a tali.


Romantic love (eʹros) brings delight, and love for family (stor·geʹ) is vital when children enter the picture. 	 A te alofa fakafamau (eʹros) e aumai ne ia te fiafia, kae ko te alofa ki kāiga (stor·geʹ) e tāua māfai ko isi ne tama‵liki.


Anne realized that she needed help and went to the elders for assistance. 	 Ne iloa aka ne Anne me e manakogina ne ia se fesoasoani kae ne fano tou fafine ki te kau toeaina ke maua se fesoasoani.


6 To analyze the state of our spirituality, we may at times need help from others. 	 6 Ke iloilo aka a ‵tou tulaga faka-te-agaga, e manakogina a fesoasoani mai nisi tino.


This course of conduct often produces remarkable results. 9, 10. 	 Ke toka koutou i so se taimi o fakamatala atu ki so se tino e fesili mai ki a koutou, ke fakamatala atu a te fakamoemoega tenā e i a koutou.


Or should it be measured by the extent that his words and deeds affect people and by the example he sets for them? 	 Io me e ‵tau o faka‵na ki te pokotia o tino i ana pati mo faifaiga mo te fakaakoakoga e tuku atu ne ia ki a latou?


Also, God’s Law required the taking of a sworn oath to settle certain disputes. 	 Ne manakogina foki i te Tulafono a te Atua a te faiga o se tautoga ke faka‵lei aka a kinauga.


To reach that goal, it is vital that we allow his counsel or discipline to mold us, so that we become individuals who are pleasing to him! 	 Ke maua a te fakamoemoega tenā, e tāua ke talia ne tatou ana manatu fakatonutonu io me ko polopolokiga ke ‵fuli ki ei tatou ko te mea ke fai tatou e pelā me ne tino taki tokotasi kolā e fakafiafia atu ki a ia!


The original rebellious spirit creature would be crushed by the “offspring” of “the woman.” 	 Ka tuki pala eiloa ne te “fanau a te fafine” a te tino muamua faka-te-agaga telā ne ‵teke atu i te kamataga.


WHY BE TRANSFORMED? 	 KAIA E ‵TAU EI MO TATOU O ‵FULI?


Injustice involves being unfair, prejudiced, bad, inflicting undeserved harm on others. 	 Kae e aofia i faifaiga sē ‵tonu a te se ‵lei, te fāpito, faifaiga ma‵sei, mo te sōna fakalogo‵mae atu fua ki nisi tino.


(1 Corinthians 11:1; Colossians 3:9, 10) In addition, Paul zealously preached “this good news of the kingdom.” 	 (1 Kolinito 11:1; Kolose 3:9, 10) E se gata i ei, ne talai atu ne Paulo a “te Tala ‵Lei tenei e uiga ki te Malo.”


Jehovah also gave him victory over the giant Goliath. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu foki a Ieova ke fakatakavale ne tou tagata a te ‵toa ko Koliata.


Referring to this divinely arranged feature of the Law, the Christian apostle Paul wrote: “Nearly all things are cleansed with blood according to the Law, and unless blood is poured out no forgiveness takes place.” 	 Mai te fakasino atu ki te vaega tenei o te Tulafono mai te Atua, ne tusi mai te apositolo Kelisiano ko Paulo: “E ‵tusa mo te Tulafono, e faka‵magina a mea katoa i te toto; tela la, e seai se fakamagaloga o agasala, manafai e se fakamaligi te toto.”


17 Children too need to stay calm. 	 17 E ‵tau foki mo tamaliki o ‵nofo filemu.


He must have known that he could face severe consequences if he refused her. 	 Ne ‵tau o iloa ne ia a tulaga fakama‵taku māfai e ‵teke ne ia tou fafine.


“Our company provides services for a local government authority. 	 “E fai sale ne te motou kamupane a galuega mō te malo.


He declares: “I am Jehovah, the One showing loyal love, justice, and righteousness in the earth, for in these things I take delight.” 	 E folafola mai a ia: “Toku alofa e tumau, kae e fai foki ne au a te mea tonu mo te fakamasinoga tonu, konā a mea e fiafia au ki ei.”


Jehovah’s Approved Servant “Look! 	 Te Tavini a Ieova Telā e Fiafia a ia ki ei


(Matthew 24:45) We can, of course, seek the help of mature Christians. 	 (Mataio 24:45) E tonu, e mafai foki o ‵sala atu tatou ki te fesoasoani o Kelisiano ma‵tua.


He used “persuasion.” 	 Ne “taumafai a ia ke ‵fuli mai latou.”


He will satisfy “the desire of every living thing.”—Ps. 37:4; 145:16; Luke 21:19. 	 Ka fakamalie ne ia ‘olotou manakoga.’—Sala. 37:4; 145:16; Luka 21:19.


(Psalm 41:13; 72:19, 20; 89:52; 106:48) The final collection is no exception. 	 (Salamo 41:13; 72:19, 20; 89:52; 106:48) A te vaega fakaoti e fai foki eiloa penā.


Wycliffe: From the book The History of Protestantism (Vol. I); Bible: Courtesy of the American Bible Society Library, New York 	 TE ITULAU E 19 • PESE: 85, 57 AOKUSO 24-30, 2009 Te Situati Fakamaoni mo Tena Potukau Pule TE ITULAU E 27 • PESE: 67, 49


Soon he was conducting several progressive Bible studies. 	 Ne seki leva kae ko fai ne ia ne akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu magoi.


Others see no conflict between claiming to be religiously devout and pursuing a sexually permissive lifestyle. 	 E fai mai a nisi tino me e se se mea masei māfai koe se tino e malosi ‵ki i mea fakalotu kae ola foki i se olaga telā e fakamalosi aka ei a amioga fakatauavaga.


I want to know her when she is perfect.” 	 E fia iloa faka‵lei ne au a tou fafine māfai ko ‵lei katoatoa a ia.”


How did ‘God proceed to come from Teman,’ and what does this indicate regarding Armageddon? 	 E “foki mai” pefea te Atua “mai Etoma,” kae ne a mea e fakauiga i ei mō Amaketo?


“Instead of avoiding the brother, I resolved to get to know him better,” Ric explains. 	 “I lō te fakasekeseke mo te taina tenei, ne manako au ke iloa ‵lei ne au tou tagata,” ko te fakamatalaga a Ric.


5, 6. Why did the apostles not obey the order of the court? 	 5, 6. Kaia ne seki faka‵logo ei te kau apositolo ki te fakatonuga mai te fono tulafono?


21 Jesus’ departure was observed only by his loyal followers. 	 21 Ko soko fakamaoni fua o Iesu ne lavea ne latou tena fanakaga ki te lagi.


Why is there an ongoing need to show compassion? 	 Kaia e manakogina faeloa ke fakaasi atu te alofa atafai?


His point was: When we read directly from God’s Word in the ministry, we are letting Jehovah speak to the householder. 	 Tenei tena manatu: Kafai e faitau ‵tonu atu ne tatou a te Tusi Tapu ki se tino i te galuega talai, ko talia ne tatou a Ieova ke faipati atu ki te tino i te fale.


The apostles responded: “We cannot stop speaking about the things we have seen and heard.” 	 Ne tali atu te avā apositolo konā: “Me se mafai o fakagata ne maua te ma fai‵pati ki mea ne matea kae lagona ne maua.”


Testifying before a U.S. Senate committee, Dr. Judith Reisman, a leading researcher on pornography, said: “Pornographic visual images imprint and alter the brain, triggering an instant, involuntary, but lasting, biochemical memory trail [that is] difficult or impossible to delete.” 	 I te molimau atu i mua o te palamene o te Iunaite Sitete, ne fai atu se tino e sukesuke ki mea ko Dr. Judith Reisman, e uiga ki ata ma‵sei: “A te onoono ki ata ma‵sei e fai ei ke ‵piki ‵mau te ata ki te faiai, e sae fakavave aka i se taimi, kae faigata o ‵solo kea‵tea.”


In contrast, the behavior of many today more closely resembles what happened in Malachi’s day. 	 Kae e ‵kese ‵ki a amioga a te tokoukega o tino i aso nei, me e tai ‵pau olotou amioga mo mea kolā ne ‵tupu i aso o Malaki.


Human self-interest and ambition have also made world peace elusive. 	 Ne fai foki ne te uiga kaiū mo te fia maluga ke faigata o maua a te filemu i te lalolagi.


Moved by God’s spirit, we make sacrifices willingly because our power of reason has convinced us that such is the will of God. 	 Ona ko te agaga o te Atua, e talia ne tatou a mea faiga‵ta mo te loto fiafia ona ko te malosi o ‵tou mafaufau ne fakatalitonu mai me tenā eiloa te loto o te Atua.


(2 Corinthians 12:7-10) So they penned words that no angel could have expressed. 	 (2 Kolinito 12:7-10) Tela la, ne tusi ne latou a pati kolā e sē mafai o tusi ne te kau agelu.


What reasons do we have to rejoice at being persecuted for righteousness’ sake? 	 Ne a pogai e fia‵fia ei tatou māfai e fakasauāgina tatou mō te amiotonu?


Next, read page 6, and ask the householder, “Of the six questions mentioned at the bottom of this page, which one would you like to have answered?” 	 Ka oti, ko faitau atu ei te itulau e 6, kae fesili atu ki te tino i te fale, “Mai fesili e ono kolā e taku mai i te fakaotiga o te itulau tenei, se a te fesili e manako malosi nei koe ki te tali?”


The Bible says that while in Babylon, Daniel “resolved in his heart that he would not defile himself” with anything associated with false worship. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu me i te taimi ne nofo atu ei a ia i Papelonia, “ne fakaiku aka ne Tanielu i tena loto me e se mafai o fakalailai ne ia a ia eiloa” ki so se mea telā e isi sena sokoga ki tapuakiga ‵se.


However, this is often the most neglected aspect of cleanness. 	 Kae ui i ei, e manatu mā‵mā sāle a te tokoukega o tino ki te feitu tenei o te ‵mā.


(Hebrews 4:13) Months passed, and the child was born. 	 (Epelu 4:13) Ne ‵teka atu a masina e uke, kae ne fanau mai ei te tamaliki.


As upholders of Jehovah’s sovereignty, how do our activities compare with those of earlier integrity keepers? 	 E pelā me ne tino kolā e ‵lago atu ki te pulega sili a Ieova, e mafai pefea o fakatusa ne tatou a ‵tou galuega ki tino fakamaoni i aso mua?


16 What kind of individuals resemble the thorny soil? 	 16 Ne a vaegā tino kolā e fakaata mai i te laukele telā e ola ei a lakau makai‵kai?


Her husband, Adam, also disobeyed, with disastrous consequences to all humankind.—Gen. 2:17; 3:2-6; Rom. 5:12; Jas. 1:14, 15. 	 A tena avaga, ko Atamu, ne seki fakalogo foki, kae ne oko mai i ei a ikuga fakama‵taku ki tino katoa.—Kenese 2:17; 3:2-6; Loma 5:12; Iakopo 1:14, 15.


What is one important factor that led to the defilement of true worship, and what significant doctrine came to the fore? 	 Se a te pogai tāua e tasi ne fakalailai ei a te tapuakiga tonu ne akoakoga ‵se, kae se a te akoakoga tāua faka-Kelisiano e tasi telā ne fakalailaigina?


None would escape the proclamation and execution of divine judgment. 	 E seai se tino ka sao i te folafolaatuga mo te fakaokomaiga o te fakamasinoga a te Atua.


But first, let us focus on Jehovah’s ability to strengthen us, as shown at Isaiah 40:26-31. 	 Kae muamua la, ke ‵saga atu nei tatou ki te malosi o Ieova ke fakamalosi ne ia tatou, e pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te Isaia 40:26-31.


(Ps. 137:1-3, 6) The Jews did not feel like singing. 	 (Sala. 137:1-3, 6) Ne seki ma‵nako a tino Iutaia o usu te pese.


Abraham knew that Jehovah intended in due time to punish those people for their wicked practices. 	 Ne iloa ne Apelaamo me ne manako a Ieova i tena taimi tonu ke fakasala a tino konā ona ko olotou faifaiga ma‵sei.


How could those issues be resolved? 	 Ne mafai pefea o faka‵lei aka a fakalavelave konā?


Michael stepped in to prevent this. 	 Ne gasuesue eiloa a Mikaele o taofi a te mea tenei.


Indeed, just as the Bible foretold, during “the last days” men would be “unthankful.” (2 Tim. 3:1, 2) May we never misuse this precious gift from Jehovah or take it for granted. 	 E tonu, e pelā mo te mea ne ‵valo mai i te Tusi Tapu, i “aso fakaoti” a tino “ka se loto fakafetai.” (2 Timo. 3:1, 2) Ke mo a eiloa e fakaaoga ‵se ne tatou a te meaalofa tāua tenei mai i a Ieova io me manatu mā‵ma ki ei.


Ever since Adam’s fall into sin, Jehovah has not failed to look for the good in humans. 	 Talu mai te taimi ne agasala ei a Atamu, ne kilo atu faeloa a Ieova ki uiga ‵lei o tino.


“We really feel involved with the fulfillment of Revelation 14:6, 7, declaring glad tidings ‘to every nation and tribe and tongue.’ 	 “E ma‵natu aka maua me ko aofia maua i te fakataunuga o te Fakaasiga 14:6, 7, i te folafolaatuga o te tala ‵lei ‘ki tino o te lalolagi, ki fenua katoa mo matakaiga, ki ‵gana katoa mo tino.’


Your affirmative answers served as a public declaration of your unreserved dedication and showed that you were qualified for baptism as an ordained minister of Jehovah. 	 A tau tali mo te mautinoa e fai pelā me se molimau i mua o tino katoa e uiga ki tau tukuatuga katoatoa kae fakaasi atu ei me ko mafai nei o papatiso koe e pelā me se tavini tofia a Ieova.


King Solomon of ancient Israel summed up the situation very well. 	 Ne fakaasi manino mai ne te tupu mua o Isalaelu ko Solomona tena tulaga tonu.


Four months later, I was invited to serve as a special pioneer in Austria. 	 I se fa masina mai tua ifo, ne ‵kami au ke tavini atu e pelā me se paenia fakapito i Austria.


How can we do this? 	 E mafai pefea ne tatou o fai a te mea tenei?


The Bible does not give a description of what these signs were. 	 E se tuku mai i te Tusi Tapu a fakamatalaga e uiga ki fakailoga konā.


Certain doves of a blue-gray color have an iridescent brightness on some of their feathers. 	 E isi ne lupe kolā e lanu moana kae lanu kākī mo olotou kapa‵kau e malapulapu i nisi fulufulu o latou.


The Mosaic Law outlined in detail how to care for these utensils, and violators were subject to death. 	 Ne fakamatala likiliki mai i te Tulafono a Mose a te auala ke tausi atu ki meāfale katoa konā, kae ka tamate eiloa so se tino telā e soli ne ia te tulafono.


Jesus was buried in a tomb carved out of a rock-mass. 	 Ne tanu a Iesu i te tanuga ne ‵kati i kaupapa.


“Salvation Belongs to Jehovah” 	 “A te Manumalo e Mai te Aliki”


11 In a similar way, first-century Christians acknowledged the authority of the apostles. 	 11 I se auala tai ‵pau, e talia ne Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua a te takitakiga a te kau apositolo.


15 Love for God, concern for people, a self-sacrificing spirit, and patience are important factors in successful disciple making. 	 15 A te alofa ki te Atua, te atafai ki tino, te taliaga o mea faiga‵ta, mo te kufaki ne uiga tāua ke manuia ei i te faiga o soko.


In this way, the family could make space in the tomb for future burials. 	 I te auala tenei, e fakaavanoa i ei ne te kāiga se koga mo tanu se tino fakamuli.


During his earthly ministry, Jesus fulfilled this prophecy in a remarkable way. 	 I te faiga o tena galuega i te lalolagi, ne fakataunu ne Iesu te valoaga tenei i se auala fakaofoofogina.


(Proverbs 19:17) And Paul wrote: “You know that each one, whatever good he may do, will receive this back from Jehovah.”—Ephesians 6:8. 	 (Faataoto 19:17) Kae ne tusi mai a Paulo: “Ke masaua ne koutou, me e taui atu ne te Aliki ki tino takitokotasi e ‵tusa mo olotou galuega ‵lei ne fai.”—Efeso 6:8.


Over time, his relationship with his father improved. 	 E seki leva, kae ne kamata o ‵lei tena fesokotakiga mo tena tamana.


10. How does light shine in the darkness today, and how do meek ones benefit? 	 10 Faitalia a te vaegā pouliga penā, e fakamaina atu ne Ieova a te mainaga mō te ‵lei o tino loto maulalo.


“If our wants are insatiable, there is simply no such thing as enough.”—A Worldwatch Institute report. 	 “Kafai e ma‵nako faeloa tatou ke uke atu ‵tou mea, ka sē mafai eiloa o gata a ‵tou manakoga.”—Se lipoti mai te Worldwatch Institute.


Do you not feel moved to join with myriads of heavenly creatures in proclaiming: “The Lamb who was slaughtered is worthy to receive the power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing.”—Rev. 5:12. 	 E a, e se fiafia koe o ‵kau fakatasi mo te fia o agelu i te lagi kolā e folafola atu penei: “E ‵tau eiloa o maua ne te Tamā Mamoe telā ne tamate a te ‵mana, koloa, te poto, te malosi, te ‵vikiga, te ‵malu, mo te fakamanuiaga.”—Fa. 5:12.


A person who is honored is regarded as being weighty or as amounting to something. 	 A te tino telā e āva ki ei a tino e fai pelā me e ‵mafa io me se tino tāua.


Milane says: “Before I go to school, my mommy and I always pray to Jehovah.” 	 E fai mai a Milane: “A koi tuai o fanatu au ki te akoga, e ‵talo atu faeloa māua mo toku mami ki a Ieova.”


And the apostle Peter wrote: “You [anointed Christians] know that it was not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, that you were delivered from your fruitless form of conduct received by tradition from your forefathers. 	 Kae ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Petelu, penei: “Me ko iloa ne koutou [Kelisiano fakaekegina] a te mea ne ‵togi atu ke saoloto ei koutou mai amioga sē aogā o otou olaga ne maua ne koutou mai i otou tupuga.


Just think—no armies, navies, or air forces! 	 Mafaufau la—seai ne kautau, meatau, io me ko tino ‵mate mai taua.


Like Jesus, we want to be joyful, balanced servants of “the happy God.”—1 Tim. 1:11. 	 E pelā mo Iesu, e ma‵nako eiloa tatou ke fai pelā me ne tavini fia‵fia kae paleni a “te Atua fiafia.”—1 Timoteo 1:11.


(Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1:1-3) Like Jesus, we too can obtain spiritual sustenance by daily putting forth effort to learn about and to do Jehovah’s will.—John 4:34. 	 (Iosua 1:8; Salamo 1:1-3) E pelā mo Iesu, e mafai foki o maua ne tatou te malosi faka-te-agaga i aso katoa mai te taumafai malosi ke iloa kae ke fai foki ne tatou a te loto o Ieova.—Ioane 4:34.


(Acts 10:34) Later, Peter wrote that God “desires all to attain to repentance.” (2 Pet. 3:9) We might initially associate those texts with a person who is learning the truth. 	 (Galu. 10:34) Fakamuli ifo, ne tusi mai a Petelu me i te Atua “e manako ke sala‵mo a tino katoa.” (2 Pe. 3:9) Kāti e mafai o fai atu ne tatou a pati konā ki se tino telā e tauloto ki te munatonu.


His comments, his talks, and his prayers revealed the depth of his spirituality and the closeness of his relationship with Jehovah. 	 Ne fakaasi mai i ana tali, ana lauga mo ana ‵talo a te ‵poko o tena iloa i te munatonu mo te ‵pili o tena fesokotakiga mo Ieova.


These are financed by donations made by individual Christians and by congregations. 	 E ‵togi a mea konei ki meaalofa kolā e tuku atu ne Kelisiano taki tokotasi mo fakapotopotoga.


There are many more. 	 Kae e uke atu foki a nisi fakatakitakiga.


My construction group is like a family. 	 Ne fai eiloa a te motou potukau fakatū‵tu e pelā me se kāiga.


3 During this time, Jehovah has also helped his people to cultivate to a greater degree his dominant quality—love. 	 3 I te taimi tenei, ko oti foki ne fesoasoani atu a Ieova ki ana tino ke ati aka ne latou se uiga sili i te tāua—ko te alofa.


(Acts 14:19-22) During the 1930’s and early 1940’s, our brothers in the United States faced tremendous opposition. 	 (Galu. 14:19-22) Talu mai te 1930 mo te kamataga o tausaga mai te 1940, ne fe‵paki eiloa ‵tou taina i Amelika mo fakasauaga faiga‵ta.


Beware of Customs That Displease God 	 Ke Fakaeteete i Tuu mo Aganuu Kolā e Fakafanoanoa Atu ki te Atua


That does not refer to a Christian who occasionally thinks about food, employment, recreation, or even romance. 	 E se fakauiga i konei ki se Kelisiano telā e mafaufau faeloa ki mea‵kai, galuega ‵togi, fakafiafiaga, io me ko te fai famau.


“Your words were found, and I ate them; and your word became to me the exultation and the rejoicing of my heart, for your name has been called on me, O Jehovah God of armies.” 	 “Ne faipati mai koe ki a au, kae ne fakalogo faka‵lei eiloa au ki au muna katoa ne fai. Te Aliki te Atua Malosi, au e o koe, tela la, au muna e aumai ne ia te fiafia ki toku loto.”


18. Why do we enjoy spiritual prosperity despite opposition? 18 This spiritual prosperity has been enjoyed despite the most severe and prolonged opposition from Satan’s world. 	 18 Ko oti ne maua te tulaga manuia tenei faitalia a ‵tekemaiga matagā kae tumau mai i te lalolagi a Satani.


What is a basic way to avoid temptation? 8 A basic way to quit “being slaves to sin” is to avoid temptation when possible. 	 8 A te auala mautinoa e tasi ke fakagata aka ei a te ’pologa ki te agasala’ ko te ‵kalo keatea mai i fakaosoosoga māfai e mafai.


(John 15:17; Colossians 3:14) Surely each of us is thrilled to enjoy and to contribute to that peace, which brings praise and honor to our God and which is a major component of our spiritual paradise!—Isaiah 11:9. 	 (Ioane 15:17; Kolose 3:14) E mautinoa eiloa me e fia‵fia tatou taki tokotasi ke maua kae fakamalosi aka te filemu tenā, telā e avatu i ei a vikiga mo tavaega ki te ‵tou Atua kae fai foki e pelā me se vaega tāua o te ‵tou palataiso faka-te-agaga!—Isaia 11:9.


Their rulers would take a stand against Jehovah God and his Anointed One. 	 Ka taua atu olotou tino pule ki a Ieova te Atua mo tena Tino Fakaekegina.


Though David could discern only a small part of the immensity of the universe, he drew the right conclusion—God merits our respect and adoration. 	 E ui eiloa ne foliki fua te malamalama o Tavita i te lasi o te lagi mo te lalolagi, ne fai ne ia se fakaikuga tonu—e ‵tau o maua ne te Atua te āva mo te fakaaloalo mai i a tatou.


Instead, why not stimulate your child’s imagination? 	 Kae i lō te fai penā, kaia e se taumafai ei koutou o fai ke mafai ne otou tama o fakaataata a te mea tenā?


4 Ruth of Moab also decided to serve Jehovah. 	 4 Ne fakaiku aka foki ne Luta mai i Moapi ke tavini atu a ia ki a Ieova.


When the time for divine judgment arrives, the “rest” will be over. 	 Kafai e oko mai te taimi o te fakamasinoga, ko oti atu foki loa i ei te ‘malologa.’


Some young ones may take longer than others to get the sense of what is expected of them. 	 E faigata o malamalama a nisi tama‵liki ki mea kolā e fakamoe‵moe ke fai ne latou.


Furthermore, there is no end to learning about our loving Creator. 	 E se gata i ei, e seai se gataga o ‵tou mea e mafai o tauloto e uiga ki te ‵tou Mafuaga alofa.


(Rom. 15:7) When new ones attend, we become cohosts, as it were. 	 (Loma 15:7) Kafai e ‵kau atu a tino ‵fou, ko fai ei tatou mo sui o Ieova.


If so, be assured that Jehovah will continue to support and bless you in this privileged activity if you always trust in his word and let it light your roadway. 	 Kafai e penā loa, ke talitonu koe me ka fesoasoani kae fakamanuia atu faeloa a Ieova ki a koe i te faiga o te galuega taulia tenei māfai e talitonu faeloa koe ki tena muna kae talia ne koe ke fakamaina atu ki tou auala.


We are not suffering exactly as Job did. 	 E se logo‵mae tatou e pelā mo Iopu.


10 God’s Word teaches us how to keep far away from sexual immorality. 	 10 E akoako mai te Muna a te Atua ke iloa ne tatou o faka‵mao mai i amioga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau.


Heartwarming, too, are Paul’s comments showing that this High Priest is the same unchanging Jesus whom the Christians in Jerusalem had known. 	 Kae ne fakamalosi loto foki a pati a Paulo me i te Faitaulaga Pule ko te tino telā e se ‵fuli ana uiga, ko Iesu telā ne iloa ‵lei ne Kelisiano i Ielusalema.


And what a pleasure to see many fellow workers try to communicate with me! 	 Kae se mea fakafiafia ke lavea atu a tino ga‵lue e tokouke e taumafai o fesokotaki mai ki a au!


“The air” symbolizes satanic thinking, “the spirit [mental inclination] that now operates in the sons of disobedience.” 	 E fakasino atu a “te ea” tenā ki mafaufauga faka-Satani, “ko te agaga [mafaufauga] telā e pule ne ia a tino kolā e se faka‵logo.”


[Box/Picture on page 16, 17] 	 [Pokisi/Ata i te itulau e 16, 17]


It may be the language they speak, their customs, their physical characteristics, even their style or manner of dress. 	 Kāti ko te gana e faipati ne latou, olotou tu, olotou amioga, ke oko foki ki vaegā gatu e fakaaoga ne latou.


Satan was certainly pressuring those Hebrew Christians to let go of their ministry, and he is pressuring God’s people today as well. 	 Ne fakatuka atu a Satani ki Kelisiano Epelu konā ke se fai ne latou te lotou galuega fakafaifeau, kae e fakatuka mai foki a ia ki tino o te Atua i aso nei.


The woman mentioned earlier explains her actions this way: “Through my study of the Bible, I came to know Jehovah as the true God, and I developed a personal relationship with him. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne te fafine telā ne taku mai i te kamataga o te mataupu tenei ana faifaiga, penei: “I te faiga o taku akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ne kamata o iloa ne au a Ieova e pelā me ko te Atua tonu, kae ne fakamalosi aka ei toku va fakataugasoa mo ia.


It meant that Joseph received a double portion of the inheritance. 	 Ne fakauiga i ei me ne maua ne Iosefa a vaega e lua o laumanafa kolā ne togi atu ki te kau Isalaelu.


17 A young pioneer named Michelle said: “To be truly effective in the ministry, I have a good schedule for personal study, and I am regular at the meetings. 	 17 Ne fai mai se talavou paenia ko Michelle: “Ko te mea ke magoi i te faiga o te galuega talai, e fai ne au se fakasologa ‵lei mō sukesukega totino, kae e kau atu faeloa au ki fakatasiga.


A widow may need help with some repairs on her home. 	 Kāti e manako se fafine ko mate tena avaga ke faite a nai koga ma‵sei i tena fale.


This harmonizes with Peter’s words: “[Jehovah] does not desire any to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.”—2 Peter 3:9. 20. 	 E fetaui a te mea tenei mo pati konei a Petelu: ‘E se manako a Ieova ke malaia se tino kae e manako ke sala‵mō a tino katoa.’—2 Petelu 3:9.


He always provides life’s necessities.—Psalm 37:25; Matthew 6:25-34. 15. 	 E tuku mai faeloa ne ia a mea e lava mō tausi tatou.—Salamo 37:25; Mataio 6:25-34.


In what way is hope essential to faith? 	 I te auala fea e tāua ei te fakamoemoega ki te fakatuanaki?


What a joy it will be to perform such service to Jehovah, free of the pressures and distractions of the present wicked world! 	 Ko tafaga la te fia‵fia ke fai te vaegā taviniga penā ki a Ieova, telā e saoloto mai i fakamalosiga mo nisi mea sē aogā o te lalolagi masei tenei!


Instead, he is filled with an unselfish desire to benefit others. 	 Kae e manako a ia ko te mea ke maua ne nisi tino a mea aoga.


9 To benefit fully from the privilege of prayer, we must have real faith. 	 9 Ke maua ne tatou a mea aogā katoa mai te faiga o ‵talo, e ‵tau o maua ne tatou se fakatuanaki tonu.


“A person’s thoughts are like water in a deep well,” says the Bible, “but someone with insight can draw them out.” 	 “A mafaufauga o te tino e pelā me ne vai i se vaikeli ‵poko,” ko pati i te Tusi Tapu, “kae e mafai fua o aumai ki tua ne se tagata atamai.”


For what reasons do we have total confidence in Jehovah’s guidance? 	 Ne a pogai e ‵tau ei o tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou ki te takitakiga a Ieova?


Explain the problem that faces the man in the illustration and how he decides to handle this problem. 	 Fakamatala mai a te fakalavelave telā e fepaki mo te tagata i te tala fakatusa mo te auala e fakaiku aka ei ne ia ke faka‵lei aka a te fakalavelave tenei.


(1 Peter 2:5, 11) That ingathering of anointed Christians reaches its conclusion during these “last days,” when the final ones of the 144,000 are gathered.—2 Timothy 3:1. 	 (1 Petelu 2:5, 11) Ko oko atu nei te fakamaopoopomaiga o Kelisiano fakaekegina ki tena fakaotiga i “aso fakaoti” konei, i te taimi e fakamaopoopo mai ei a tino fakaoti o te toko 144,000.—2 Timoteo 3:1.


• What effect did the faith of the patriarchs have on their descendants? 	 • Ne aogā pefea a te fakatuanaki o tino ma‵tua ki tino i olotou gafa?


DO NOT GIVE UP! 	 KE MO A MA ‵FIU VAVE!


These inspired writings helped David to understand God’s thoughts, personality, and purpose. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu a tusitusiga tapu konei ke malamalama a Tavita i mafaufauga o te Atua, ana uiga mo ana fuafuaga.


Abigail was married to Nabal, a wealthy man who pastured his large flocks in the mountainous region of southern Judah. 	 Ne avaga a Apikaila ki a Napalu, se tagata maumea, telā e isi sena lafu manu lasi i kogā koga maugā i te feitu ki saute o Iuta.


Suppose ten can be found in our territory before the end comes. 	 E se taumate e mafai o maua atu ne tino fia‵fia e tokosefulu a koi tuai o oko mai te gataga.


An Evil Assembly Murmurs Against Jehovah 	 Ne Mui‵mui se Potukau o Tino Amio Ma‵sei ki a Ieova


God promised faithful Abraham that the foretold “seed” would be one of Abraham’s descendants. 	 Ne tauto atu a te Atua ki a Apelaamo me i te “fanau” telā ne folafola mai, ka vau mai i tena gafa.


(1 Tim. 4:8; Ps. 36:9) In God’s new world, full spiritual and physical healing will be brought about by means of forgiveness of sins on the basis of Jesus’ ransom sacrifice. 	 (1 Timoteo 4:8; Salamo 36:9) I te lalolagi fou a te Atua, ka maua i ei ne tatou te faka‵leiga katoatoa i te feitu faka-te-agaga mo te feitu faka-te-foitino e auala i te fakamagaloga o agasala telā e fakavae ki te taulaga togiola a Iesu.


Among other things, Paul encouraged them to ‘have regard for those who were presiding over them.’—Read 1 Thessalonians 5:12, 13. 	 I tafa o nisi mea, ne fakamalosi atu a Paulo ke ‘āva ki a latou kolā ne filifili ke fai mo takitaki.’—Faitau te 1 Tesalonia 5:12, 13.


Do not jealously forbid all mention of a first marriage. 	 Ke mo a ma fakatapu so se faipatiga e uiga ki te avaga mua ona ko te masalosalo.


How different things are for us! 	 E ‵kese eiloa te tulaga o tatou!


They increased in number to tens of thousands as Jehovah fulfilled his promise: “I shall without fail collect the remaining ones of Israel together. 	 Ne gasolo o tokouke latou, kae ne lau i te fia sefulu afe latou me ne fakataunu mai ne Ieova a tena folafolaga tenei: “Ka ko koutou tino Isalaelu kola e toe, ka fakapotopoto ne au koutou pela me ne mamoe ko foki mai ki te lafu.


INDECISION OVERCOME 	 NE MANUMALO I TE FAKALOTOLOTOLUA


Nevertheless, Jesus “did not answer him, no, not a word, so that the governor wondered very much.” 	 “Kae ne ita a Iesu o tali se muna e tasi, tela la, ko oko eiloa i te ofo o te kovana.”


(Romans 16:17) We “avoid them” by steering clear of their reasonings—whether in person, in printed form, or on the Internet. 	 (Loma 16:17) E “faka‵mao” tatou mai i a latou e auala i te ‵kalo keatea mai i olotou manatu—faitalia me e fai‵pati mai, me tusi mai, io me i te Internet.


They wonder: ‘How could Lot seek to protect his guests by offering his daughters to a lustful mob? 	 E ‵numi latou me ‘Kaia ne puipui ei ne Lota ana mālō mai te ofoatuga o ana tama fāfine ki se vaitino amio ma‵sei?


Only if he rebelled against God would Adam lose that marvelous prospect. 	 E mafai fua o galo i a Atamu a te fakamoemoega gali tenā māfai e ‵teke atu a ia ki te Atua.


In fact, there is nothing wrong with Christianity.” 	 A te tonuga loa, e seai eiloa se mea masei e uiga ki te Lotu Kelisiano.”


A lasting solution to violence ultimately involves people—their attitudes and behavior. 	 A te faka‵leiga katoatoa ki amioga fakasaua e aofia i ei a tino—olotou kilokiloga mo amioga.


In fact, the Bible says that “Holiness belongs to Jehovah.” 	 Ao, e fai mai te Tusi Tapu me “E tapu a Ieova.”


Be Realistic and Communicate 	 Ke Lava te Faka‵tau Kae Fesokotaki Atu


Israel was eager for deliverance. 	 Ko oko eiloa te ma‵nako o te kau Isalaelu ke fakasaoloto latou.


(Matthew 10:28-33; 13:20-22; Luke 12:22-31; 21:34-36) Instead of ‘limping on two opinions,’ as it were, such ones should “be zealous and repent” by taking decisive action to carry out their dedication to God.—Revelation 3:15-19. 	 (Mataio 10:28-33; 13:20-22; Luka 12:22-31; 21:34-36) I lō te fakalotolotolua, e ‵tau eiloa mo tino penā o ‘lotomau kae salamō ki olotou agasala’ mai te faiga o “se filifiliga tonu” ke fai ei te lotou tukuatuga ki te Atua.—Fakaasiga 3:15-19.


So when the term “generation” is used with reference to people living at a particular time, the exact length of that time cannot be stated except that it does have an end and would not be excessively long. 	 Tela la, kafai e fakaaogā te pati “kautama” ki tino kolā e ola i loto i se vaitami fakapito, e se mafai o iloa te leva o te vaitaimi tenā kae e isi eiloa sena gataga telā e se na lo ko leva.


5 Clearly, Jesus was concerned that his followers too could become distracted by Satan’s world, even to the point that they might “return to the things behind.” 	 5 E manino ‵lei, me ne manavase a Iesu ki ana soko manafai e ‵miti latou ne te lalolagi a Satani, ke oko ki te “toe ‵foki” atu ki mea kolā ko oti ne fulitua a latou ki ei.


To the extent that they have directed their search to Jehovah, whom the psalmist calls “the God of truth,” they have made progress in finding it.—Psalm 31:5. 	 Ona ko te lotou ‵sala atu eiloa ki a Ieova, telā e taku ne te faisalamo me ko te ‘Atua o te munatonu,’ ne manuia eiloa te lotou salasalaga.—Salamo 31:5.


Upon learning of the situation, Abigail set out to meet David. 	 I te taimi ne logo ei a Apikaila i te tala tenā, ne fanatu ei a ia o fakafetaui ki a Tavita.


Some people might propose their own “solutions” to the rebellion in Eden. 	 Kāti e fakaasi atu ne nisi tino olotou aofaga e uiga ki te “faka‵leiga” o te ‵tekeatuga tenā i Etena.


(Revelation 16:14, 16) What a bitter time that will be for all who ignore Jehovah’s warnings given by his Witnesses and who fail to embrace true worship! 	 (Fakaasiga 16:14, 16) Ko tafaga la te fakamataku o te taimi tenā mō tino katoa kolā e se fia ‵saga atu ki fakailoaga a Ieova e auala i ana Molimau kae fakata‵mala ke puke ‵mau ki te tapuakiga tonu!


Primarily this: Let us not become so absorbed in our own lives that we lose sight of this big issue—the vindication of Jehovah’s sovereignty. 	 A te mea muamua tenei: Ke mo a ma to ‵saga malosi atu tatou ki ‵tou olaga totino telā ko galo atu ei i a tatou a te mataupu tāua tenei—ko te fakamalugaga o te pulega sili a Ieova.


Thinking he is the gardener, she answers: “Sir, if you have carried him off, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” 	 Ne leake eiloa a Malia me ko te tino fai fatoaga, telā ne tali atu ei tou fafine, penei: “Te aliki, kafai ne ave ne koe a ia keatea, taku mai la me tefea te koga ne tuku ne koe a ia ki ei, ke ave ne au a ia keatea.”


Jesus said: “You heard that it was said, ‘You must not commit adultery.’ 	 Ne fai mai Iesu: “Ko oti foki ne lagona ne koutou me ne fai mai penei, ‘Sa mulilua.’


But is it always right to stick to the religious values of one’s parents? 	 Kae, e mata, se mea ‵lei ke tautali atu faeloa ki talitonuga o ou mātua?


Because Satan is “the god of this system of things,” human society displays the same basic characteristics that he does—pride, contentiousness, jealousy, greed, deception, and rebelliousness. 	 Ona ko Satani ko “te atua masei o te lalolagi nei,” e fakaasi atu ne tino a uiga tai ‵pau mo ana uiga—ko te fakamatamata, loto masei, masalosalo, kaimanako, fakaloiloi tino, mo te uiga ‵teke.


(Ex. 17:1-4) Less than two months after entering into a divine covenant and agreeing to do “all the words that Jehovah [had] spoken,” they violated his law on idolatry. 	 (Esoto 17:1-4) Mai lalo malie o te lua tausaga i te otiga ne fai se feagaiga i te va o latou mo te Atua mo te talia ne latou ke fai “so se mea e faipati mai ei [a Ieova]” ne toe soli eiloa ne latou a tena tulafono mai te ifo ki tupua.


• What will help us to make time for others? 	 • Ne a mea ka fesoasoani mai ke toka tatou i so se taimi o fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino?


Let each of us please his neighbor in what is good for his upbuilding. 	 E ‵tau mo tatou taki tokotasi o fakafiafia o‵tou tuakoi mō te olotou ‵lei, ko te mea ke fakatupu ake ei a ia i te fakatuanaki.


“The eyes of Jehovah are upon the righteous ones, and his ears are toward their supplication.” (1 Peter 3:12) A constant awareness of Jehovah’s loving concern for us gives special meaning to our prayers. 	 “Me i te Aliki e sagatonu eiloa ona mata ki tino amiotonu, kae fakalogo faeloa ki olotou ‵talo.” (1 Petelu 3:12) Kafai e iloa faeloa ne tatou a te atafai tonu o Ieova ki a tatou ka fai i ei ke aogā malosi a ‵tou ‵talo.


Some of them eventually became Witnesses. 	 Ne fai a nisi o latou fakamuli mo Molimau a Ieova.


Why is faith essential if we are to survive the end of Satan’s system of things? 	 Kaia e tāua ei ke maua te fakatuanaki māfai e fia ‵sao tatou i te gataga o te olaga telā e pule ki ei a Satani?


5 After uttering that heartfelt prayer, Jesus turned to his disciples and said: “Happy are the eyes that behold the things you are beholding. 	 5 I te otiga ne fai tena ‵talo mai tena ‵kanoloto, ne mafuli atu a Iesu ki ana soko kae fai atu: “Amutia mata kolā e ‵kilo ki mea kolā e lavea ne koutou.


All those who heard them may have spoken an international tongue, perhaps Greek. 	 Kāti ne fai‵pati a tino katoa kolā ne fakalogo‵logo ki a latou ki se ‵gana lauiloa e tasi, kāti ko te ‵gana Eleni.


Still, for the sake of peace, Isaac had more than once opted to move rather than fight. 	 Kae ona fua ko te filemu, ne filifili ei ne Isaako ke fanatu a ia i lō te taua atu.


9 In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus urged his listeners: “Never be anxious and say, ‘What are we to eat?’ or, ‘What are we to drink?’ or, ‘What are we to put on?’ 	 9 I tena Lauga i te Mauga ne fakamalosi atu a Iesu ki ana tino fakalogo‵logo: “Sa manava‵se koutou o fai ake pelā: ‘Ne a mea ka ‵kai ei tatou? Ne a foki mea ka inu ei tatou? Ne a foki mea ka pei ei tatou?’


(Luke 8:1) On the third tour, he sends forth the 12 “to preach the kingdom of God and to heal.”—Luke 9:1, 2. 	 (Luka 8:1) I te tolu o ana malaga, ne toe uga atu ne ia te toko 12 ke olo “o takutaku atu a te tala i te Malo o te Atua, mo te fai ke ‵lei a masaki.”—Luka 9:1, 2.


Stephanie has to save her energy for the things that she considers more important, such as Christian meetings and field service. 	 Ne fakaaoga ne Stephanie tena malosi mō mea kolā e tāua ki a ia, e pelā mo fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano mo te galuega talai.


What good are riches, glory, long life, and even a large family if circumstances prevent us from enjoying them? 	 Se a te aogā o koloa, tulaga fakaaloalogina, se olaga leva mo se kāiga lasi māfai e se maua ne tatou te fiafia ona ko ‵tou fakanofonofoga?


Paul acknowledged that certain fellow Christians proved to be “a strengthening aid” to him during his imprisonment in Rome. 	 Ne fai mai a Paulo me i vaegā taina Kelisiano penā e fai pelā me ne “tino ne fesoasoani malosi” ki a ia i tena nofoga i te falepuipui i Loma.


Hence, to bring his servant back to reality, God reminded him that He was “bringing in a calamity upon all flesh,” adding that if Baruch acted wisely, he would live. 	 Tela la, i te fesoasoani atu ki tena tavini ke toe mafaufau faka‵lei, ne fakamasaua atu te Atua me ka ‘avatu ne ia a te mala ki tino katoa,’ kae kafai e gasuesue a Paluka mo te poto, ka ola eiloa a ia.


Picnics, appropriate games, camping trips, or hikes can be arranged. 	 E mafai foki o fakatoka ke olo o pikiniki, ta‵fao, io me sa‵sale i te vao.


However, giving expression to wrath by speaking a word of contempt is more serious, making one accountable to a court higher than the local court of justice. 	 Kae ko te fakaasi atu o te ita mai te fai atu o pati ma‵sei e silia atu te matagā i mua o te fono telā e maluga atu i te fono fakamasino o te fenua.


That love and fear motivated me to change.” 	 Tela la, ne fakamalosi aka au ne te alofa mo te mataku ke ‵fuli toku olaga.”


Many times, the person who struggles hard to succeed ends up bitter and frustrated, realizing that he has kept “working hard for the wind.”—Eccl. 5:16. 	 I taimi e uke, a te tino telā e taumafai malosi ke manuia e mafai o iku atu ki te kaitaua mo te fanoanoa, me iloa ne ia me ne galue fua a ia o “afuli te matagi.”—Failauga 5:16.


He promises that she will have a baby who “will be great and will be called Son of the Most High.” 	 E folafola atu ne ia me ka fanau mai ne tou fafine se pepe telā “ka fai mo fai se tino sili kae ka taku a ia ko te Tama a te Atua Tafasili i te Maluga.”


In fact, it is a vital part of the “good news of the Kingdom.” 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, se vaega tāua o te “tala ‵lei tenei o te Malo.”


But what I say to you I say to all, Keep on the watch.” 	 E mafai o oko mai i te afiafi, i te valuapo, mai mua o te vaveao io me ko te taeao pogipogi.


12 It might not surprise us when such problems develop with someone outside the Christian congregation. 	 12 Kāti e se ‵poi tatou māfai e ‵tupu a vaegā fakalavelave penei ki tino mai tua o te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


He spared the life of Agag, an enemy of God’s people, and he also spared the best of the flock. 	 Ne fakasao ne ia te ola o Akako, se fili o tino o te Atua, kae ne fakasao foki ne ia a toe manu ‵lei i te lafu mamoe.


Our parents did everything they could to try to help us, but we rejected their efforts. 	 Ne fai ne omotou mātua a toe mea e mafai ne lāua o fai ke fesoasoani mai ki a matou, kae ne ‵teke ne matou a lā taumafaiga.


Doing so helps elders to avoid any possible abuse of power. 	 E fesoasoani atu a te mea tenā ki toeaina ke ‵kalo kea‵tea mai te fakaaoga ‵se o te malosi telā ne tuku atu ki a latou.


Marcos was a successful businessman. 	 A Makosi se tino telā ne ola ‵lei tena pisinisi.


CONSIDER the miraculous events that Jehovah God made possible by the way he created the first man and woman. 	 KE MAFAUFAU ki te vavega sē fuafuagina ne fai ne Ieova i te auala ne faite ei ne ia a te tagata mo te fafine muamua.


Sanballat may have intended to make public the false charges brought forth by sending them in an open letter. 	 Kāti ne manako a Sanipalata ke fakaasi atu a ‵losiga ‵se ki tino katoa e auala i se tusi telā ne seki ‵sai ki loto i se taga.


(John 12:31) The long, miserable rulership of humans under Satan’s control has also demonstrated that they lack the ability to rule in righteousness. 	 (Ioane 12:31) E fakaasi mai i pulega fakafanoanoa a tino mai lalo i te takitakiga a Satani a te se lava o te lotou atamai ke pule mo te amiotonu.


The word “fruitage” is simply “fruit” in the original language.—Galatians 5:22, Kingdom Interlinear Translation. 	 1. E mafai pefea o iloa ne koe me ko ‵pala kae ko ‵lei foki ke kai ki se fuagālakau? 2. E matea atu pefea a te matua ‵lei, kae se a te ikuga e maua mai i fesokotakiga totino? 3.


He was hot-tempered. 	 Ko ia loa ko ita malosi.


How can we develop a deep love for Bible truth? 	 E ati aka pefea ne tatou a te alofa ‵loto ki te munatonu i te Tusi Tapu?


How Did the Disciples Respond to Jesus’ Friendship? 	 Ne ‵Saga Atu Pefea a Soko ki te Fai Taugasoa mo Iesu?


(Matthew 5:5; 6:10, Revised Standard Version) Today, however, not many share a belief in an earthly paradise inhabited by the meek. 	 (Mataio 5:5; 6:10, Revised Standard Version) Kae i aso nei, e se tokouke a tino e tali‵tonu ki te lalolagi palataiso telā ka ‵nofo i ei a tino loto mau‵lalo.


So those who are in harmony with the flesh cannot please God.”—Rom. 8:7, 8. 	 Ko latou kolā e faka‵logo ki olotou feitu faka-te-foitino, e se mafai ne latou o fakafiafia te Atua.”—Loma 8:7, 8.


He wrote: “For all things I have the strength by virtue of him who imparts power to me.” 	 Ana muna: “E mafai ne au o fai a mea katoa konā, ona ko te fakamalosi mai o Keliso ki a au.”


Though we always tried to be kind, we taught them to respect our God-given authority.” 	 E ui eiloa e taumafai sāle māua o fakaasi atu te atafai, e akoako foki ne māua latou ke amanaia ki te mā tiute mai te Atua.”


Do not quickly become discouraged if you see room for improvement. 	 Ke mo a e loto vāivāi vave māfai e isi se avanoaga ke fakamalosi atu.


EXCESSIVE WORRY 	 TE SŌNA MANAVASE


Regarding individuals outside the Christian congregation, what do we not do, and why not? 	 Ne a mea e se fai ne tatou e uiga ki tino i tua atu o te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano, kae kaia?


THE global Deluge was not a natural disaster. 	 A TE Lolo lasi telā ne tupu ne seki fai pelā me se fakalavelave ne tupu fakafuasei.


Even countries that previously had relatively low divorce rates have seen a change. 	 Ko oti foki ne lavea atu a te gasoloakaga o te aofaki o avaga ‵tala i fenua kolā ne seki lasi te ‵talaga o avaga i ei.


Hearing how Jehovah has helped a spiritual brother or sister overcome some weakness or pass some difficult test makes our God even more real to us.—1 Peter 5:9. 	 Kafai e lagona ne tatou a tala e uiga ki se taina io me se tuagane faka-te-agaga telā ne manumalo i sena vāivāiga io me se tofotofoga faigatā, e fai i ei ke fai a te Atua e pelā me se tinā tino tonu ki a tatou.—1 Petelu 5:9.


Now Rachel finds that she is serving Jehovah with more zeal. 	 Nei la, ko iloa ne Lasela me ko tavini atu a ia ki a Ieova mo te loto finafinau.


8 Jehovah’s “good pleasure,” or purpose, would be fulfilled by means of “an administration.” 	 8 A te “fiafia” o Ieova, io me ko tena fuafuaga ka fakataunu eiloa e auala i se “fakatokaga” telā ko oti ne fai.


Why is it appropriate for us to clarify our understanding of the modern-day Babylonian captivity? 	 Kaia e ‵lei ei ke fakafou aka te ‵tou mainaga i aso nei e uiga ki te ‵nofo fakapagota i Papelonia?


In time, a job opportunity opened up for me in Texas. 	 I te taimi foki eiloa tenā, ne maua ne au se avanoaga ke galue i Texas.


Therefore, what God has yoked together let no man put apart.” 	 A laua kolā ko oti ne fakatasi ne te Atua, e seai se tino e mafai ne ia o ‵tala.”


(Hebrews 12:1) Meditating on what they endured can build our confidence that we can cope with any thorns that Satan may use against us. 	 (Epelu 12:1) A te mafaufau ‵loto ki mea ne kufaki ei latou, e mafai o fakamalosi aka ei ‵tou loto tali‵tonu me e mafai ne tatou o fakafesagai atu ki so se auala e fakalogo‵mae ei ne Satani a tatou.


Then you will be there when God’s purpose for the earth is fulfilled and our global home has become an eternal paradise. 	 Ko mafai ei o nofo atu koe i konā i te taimi e fakataunu ei te fuafuaga a te Atua mō te lalolagi kae fai foki te ‵tou fale, ko te lalolagi, mo fai se palataiso ki te se-gata-mai.


We marvel at Jehovah’s love, wisdom, and power manifest in this wonderful resurrection prospect. 	 E ofo tatou i te alofa, te poto mo te malosi o Ieova telā e fakaasi mai i te fakamoemoega gali e uiga ki te toetu.


But after Jesus opposed the Devil, using God’s Word as a protection, Jehovah sent angels to strengthen him. 	 Kae i te otiga o te ‵tekeatuga a Iesu ki te Tiapolo mai te fakaaogāga o te Muna a te Atua ke puipui ei a ia, ne uga atu ne Ieova ana agelu ke fakamalosi atu ki a ia.


The gifts we may have are due to Jehovah’s “undeserved kindness.” 	 Kāti e maua ne tatou a meaalofa ona ko te “alofa tauanoa” o Ieova.


Is that being modest, however? 	 E mata, tenā te agamalu?


Rather, our immediate concern is to maintain our integrity to Jehovah. 	 I lō te fai penā, a te mea muamua telā e mafau‵fau tatou ki ei, ko te fakatumau o te ‵tou fakamaoni ki a Ieova.


11 Studying the Scriptures using the Bible Teach book can even change the heart of opposers. 	 11 A te sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu mai te fakaaogāga o te tusi ko te Akoakoga a te Tusi Tapu e mafai o ‵fuli i ei a loto o tino ‵teke.


How often good communication and a little tact can prevent small problems from growing into larger ones! 	 Kafai e sautala faka‵lei kae fakatau fakaasi atu te āva e mafai sāle ne tino o taofi aka a tamā fakalavelave ke mo a ma ‵tupu aka ke fai mo fai ne fakalavelave ‵lasi!


A respectful fear is fundamental if we are to worship God acceptably. 	 E manakogina a te mataku tonu māfai e ma‵nako tatou ke talia ne te Atua ‵tou tapuakiga.


Logically, the Jewish religious leaders should have been the first to welcome Jesus, listen to him, and joyfully accept his direction. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ko takitaki lotu Iutaia ne ‵tau o talia muamua ne latou a Iesu, faka‵logo ki a ia, kae talia ana fakatonuga.


In fact, all the writings in the Bible that were penned by John were written in the final years of his life. 	 A te tonuga loa, a tusi katoa i te Tusi Tapu kolā ne tusi ne Ioane, ne tusi ne ia i tausaga fakaotioti o tena olaga.


Does that not motivate us to do our utmost to be at all the meetings? 	 E mata, e se fakamalosi aka tatou ne te mea tenei ke fia ‵kau atu faeloa ki fakatasiga?


Since this message is contained in his Word, the Bible, we should be good students of the Scriptures and the publications of “the faithful and discreet slave.” 	 Ona ko te mea e maua te fekau tenei i tena Muna, ko te Tusi Tapu, e ‵tau o fai tatou mo tamaliki a‵koga ‵lei o te Tusi Tapu mo tusi kolā e fakavae ki tena Muna mai “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto.”


Rather, they volunteer their time, and they offer their literature free of charge. 	 Kae e volenitia olotou taimi, kae tufatufa atu a olotou tusi e aunoa mo se ‵togi.


Moreover, baptism is a requirement for Christians, and it is a vital step toward gaining salvation. 	 E se gata i ei, a te papatisoga se mea telā e ‵tau o fai ne Kelisiano, kae se lasaga tāua telā e takitaki atu ei ki te mauaga o te fakaolataga.


• What Christian qualities help us to seek first God’s Kingdom? [Picture on page 21] 	 • Ne a uiga faka-Kelisiano e fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke ‵sala muamua atu ki te Malo o te Atua?


What suggestions may help us to conduct Bible studies that touch the hearts of truth seekers? 	 Ne a manatu e mafai o fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke fai a akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ko te mea ke oko atu ki loto o tino kolā e fia maua ne latou te munatonu?


(Eph. 5:33; Gen. 2:23, 24) Over time, the attachment a couple have to each other gains strength, as does their love for each other. 	 (Efe. 5:33; Kene. 2:23, 24) E olo a taimi, kae gasolo aka o malosi a te fesokotakiga i te va o te tauavaga, e pelā mo te fakatau a‵lofa o te suā tino ki te suā tino.


By the time he reached his 20’s, Joseph had become “beautiful in form and beautiful in appearance.” 	 I te taimi ko 20 tupu ei ana tausaga, “a Iosefa se tagata foitino lei, kae tino gali.”


What a tragic result from not heeding warning signs! 	 Mā‵faga la o ikuga fakafanoa‵noa ona ko te sē ‵saga tonu atu ki te fakailoga ke mataala!


They receive forgiveness of their sins and are declared righteous as God’s friends. 	 E fakamagalo ei olotou agasala kae e taku amiotonugina latou e pelā me ne taugasoa o te Atua.


“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because you shut up the kingdom of the heavens before men,” Jesus told them. 	 A koutou ne tino ‵loi. Ko ‵pono ne koutou a te mataloa o te Malo o te lagi i mata o tino,” ne fai atu a Iesu ki a latou.


11:9-14, 23, 26. When Solomon became disobedient in his later years, Jehovah raised up resisters. 	 11:9-14, 23, 26. I te taimi ne seki fakalogo ei a Solomona kae ko toeaina ei a ia, ne faka‵tu aka ne Ieova a tino ‵teke.


For example, we are told in a divinely inspired psalm: “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.” 	 E pelā mo te faimaiga a te Atua i te salamo tenei: “A tino amio‵tonu ka fai mo latou te fenua, kae ka ‵nofo faeloa i ei ki te se gata mai.”


Jesus also assured them that God would back them up as long as they relied on Him for help and strength. 	 Ne fakatalitonu atu foki a Iesu me ka ‵lago atu te Atua ki a latou māfai e fakalago‵lago latou ki a Ia mō se fesoasoani mo te malosi.


WHAT WOULD YOU SAY? 	 SE A TAU TALI?


(1 Samuel 17:45-50) It had also empowered him to write some of the most beautiful psalms ever composed. 	 (1 Samuelu 17:45-50) Ne fakamalosi atu foki ke tusi ne ia a nisi faisalamo ‵gali kolā ne seki tusi aka loa.


A sister in France describes her battle: “Jehovah has taught me what love means, what sharing means, what loving people of all kinds means. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne se tuagane i Falani a te faigata o te mea tenei ki a ia: “Ne akoako mai ne Ieova ki a au a te uiga o te alofa, te fai mea fakatasi, mo te alofa ki vaegā tino katoa.