9. What instruction did Jesus give his disciples, and how did people react to the Kingdom message? 9 Another factor that contributes to our joy as harvest workers is the success of our search for those who become disciples and join us in the harvest work. 	 9 A te suā feitu e mafai ei o maua ne tatou te fiafia e pelā me ne tino talai ko te manuia o te ‵tou ‵sala atu ki tino kolā e fai fakamuli pelā me ne soko kae ‵kau mai ki a tatou i te galuega talai.


There was no alcohol at the wedding, and the festivities were orderly. 	 Ne seki ai ne meainu ma‵losi i te avaga, kae ne fakateletele faka‵lei eiloa a te faiga o te ‵kaiga.


He completely understands everything he has created, including the nature and inclination of man. 	 E malamalama katoatoa a ia i ana mea ne faite, e aofia i ei a uiga mo manakoga o tino.


There are many fishing villages along the coasts of Trinidad and Tobago. 	 E uke ‵ki a fa‵kai i tafatai o Trinidad mo Tobago kae ‵nofo i ei a tino faiika.


God gives his holy spirit and all of its benefits. 	 E tuku mai ne te Atua tena agaga tapu mo mea aoga kolā e maua mai i ei.


Therefore beg the Master of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.” 	 Tela la, fakatagi atu ki te Matai o te galuega ke uga mai a tino faigaluega o tau a fuataga.”


Their objective in providing such guidance is not to dictate how their brothers should live their lives. 	 I te tukuatuga o fakatakitakiga penā, e se fakamoe‵moe latou ke pule atu latou ki te auala e ola ei olotou taina mo tuagane.


Since mankind had such a wonderful start, what happened? 	 E tiga eiloa ne ‵lei te kamataga o tino, se a te mea ne tupu fakamuli?


In spite of these and other challenges, however, the Bible Students as a whole did their best to keep the work going. 	 Kae tiga a feitu konā mo nisi fakalavelave aka, ne fai eiloa ne ‵Tino A‵koga ki te Tusi Tapu e pelā me se fakapotopotoga kātoa a te ‵toe mea e mafai ne latou o fai ke fakatumau te gasolo ki mua o te galuega.


It is noteworthy that even the angels have shown deep interest in spiritual truths regarding the promised Seed and the anointed Christian congregation.—Read 1 Peter 1:10-12. 	 Se mea tāua ke iloa atu me ne fakaasi atu foki ne agelu a te lasi o te lotou fia iloa i muna‵tonu faka-te-agaga e uiga ki te Fanau telā ne folafola mai mo te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano fakaekegina.—Faitau te 1 Petelu 1:10-12.


11 Jehovah is “a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abundant in loving-kindness and truth, preserving loving-kindness for thousands, pardoning error and transgression and sin.” 	 11 A Ieova se “Atua telā e ‵fonu i te alofa mo te kaimalie, e tuai o ita kae lasi tena alofa mo tena fakamaoni. E tausi ne [ia tena] feagaiga i afe o tupulaga, e fakamagalo fua ne [ia] agasala mo amioga ma‵sei katoa.”


Jesus had told them about the destruction to come upon the unfaithful Jewish nation. 	 Ne fai atu a Iesu ki a latou e uiga ki te fakamaofaga telā ka oko atu ki te fenua o tino Iutaia sē fakamaoni.


A well-known exception was when the members of the Sanhedrin tried Stephen and had him stoned to death.—Acts 6:8-15; 7:54-60. 	 A te mea lauiloa e tasi telā ne seki aofia i ei, ko te fakamasinoga ne sui o te Sanetulini a Setefano kae ne iku atu ki te peipei ki fatu ke mate.—Galu. 6:8-15; 7:54-60.


In modern times, how did Jehovah’s Witnesses begin? 	 I taimi nei, ne kamata pefea a Molimau a Ieova?


In fact, many have taken steps to simplify their lifestyle so that they can give more time to the ministry. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ko oti eiloa ne fakafaigofie aka ne tino e tokouke olotou olaga ko te mea ke mafai o uke atu olotou taimi e fakamāumāu i te galuega talai.


Jehovah delighted, not in seeing his Son suffer, but in observing Jesus’ absolute faithfulness to the very death. 	 Ne fiafia a Ieova, e se ki te logo‵mae o tena Tama, kae ki te kilo atu ki te katoatoa o te fakamaoni o Iesu ke oko eiloa ki tena mate.


“Faith cannot live if it is not rooted in the solidity of a specific confession.” 	 “E sē mafai o malosi te fakatuanaki o se tino seiloga ke fakavae ki ne akoakoga mautinoa.”


He encountered a passage that left him stumped. 	 Ne faitau tou tagata ki se vaega telā ne seki malamalama a ia i ei.


17 As illustrated by Israel’s experiences in the wilderness, the “temptation” comes through circumstances that could induce us to break God’s law. 	 17 E pelā mo te mea ne fakaata mai i mea ne fai ne te kau Isalaelu i te koga lavaki, e māfua mai te “fakaosoosoga” mai fakanofonofoga kolā e mafai o fakamalosi aka ei tatou ke ofa a tulafono a te Atua.


(Luke 21:11) “The Spanish influenza is estimated to have killed between 20 million and 50 million people in 1918, more than the plague or the first world war,” reports the Süddeutsche Zeitung. 	 (Luka 21:11) “E fakatautau pelā me e nofo ki te toko 20 ki te toko 50 miliona o tino ne ‵mate i te masaki ko te fulū faka-Sepania i te 1918, telā e sili fakafia atu i tino ne ‵mate i te famai ko te Black Death io me ko te taua muamua a te lalolagi,” ko te lipoti mai te Süddeutsche Zeitung.


2 We should not, therefore, be surprised that our thinking is far different from that of Jehovah. 	 2 Kae e se ‵tau o ofo tatou i ei me e ‵kese ‵mao eiloa ‵tou mafaufauga mai i a Ieova.


Do I beautify the truth in the eyes of those searching for it?’ 	 E mata, e fakagaligali ne au te munatonu i mata o tino kolā e ‵sala ki ei?’


Never may that become so!” 	 Ikai, e se penā!”


Christ is using imperfect humans in the local congregation, particularly the spiritually older men, the appointed elders. 	 E fakaaoga ne Keliso a tino sē ‵lei katoatoa i fakapotopotoga takitasi, maise eiloa a tagata ma‵tua i te feitu faka-te-agaga, ko toeaina kolā ne ‵tofigina.


Brother and Sister Barr were known as an exemplary, devoted married couple, and they remained such until Mildred finished her earthly course in October of 2004. 	 Ne lauiloa a lāua e pelā me ne fakaakoakoga ‵lei, se tauavaga fakamaoni, kae ne tumau eiloa lāua penā ke oko eiloa ki te taimi ne oti atu ei te taviniga a Mildred i te lalolagi nei i a Oketopa 2004.


Paul said: “With the heart one exercises faith for righteousness, but with the mouth one makes public declaration for salvation.” 	 Ne fai mai a Paulo: “Me e talitonu a te tino i tona loto, tela la, ko takuamiotonugina a ia, kae kafai e molimau foki ona laugutu, e fakaolagina a ia.”


10 That is not to say that compassion is to be shown in every situation. 	 10 E se ko tulaga katoa e ‵tau o fakaasi atu i ei a te alofa atafai.


David sang: “I shall bless Jehovah, who has given me advice. 	 Ne usu mai a Tavita: “E tavae au ki a Ieova, me e tuku mai ne ia te takitakiga.


2. (a) What does “the minding of the flesh” mean? (b) What conflict between “flesh” and “spirit” takes place within humans desiring to please God? 	 2 I nisi taimi, e fakaaogā ne te Tusi Tapu a te “foitino” ke fakauiga ki te tagata i tena tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa e pelā me se tama agasala a Atamu telā ne ‵teke atu.


Why is Jehovah the only reliable Source of deliverance? 	 Kaia e fai ei a Ieova e pelā me ko te Tino fua e tokotasi e mafai o faka‵sao ne ia a tino?


Then came this frank admission: “Notwithstanding all these exhortations of the Scriptures the perversity of human nature seems to be such that those who become the Lord’s people and who engage to run in this way seem to find more trouble, more to contend against, in this matter than in any other.” 	 Kae ne taku ‵tonu mai ne te mekesini a te mea tonu tenei: “E tiga eiloa a pati fakatonutonu konei i te Tusi Tapu, ona ko te sē ‵lei katoatoa o tino, e foliga mai me i tino kolā e fai mo fai ne tino o te Aliki kae tau‵tali atu foki ki te auala tenei, e fe‵paki mo fakalavelave e uke, kae e sili atu te faigatā ki a latou a te uiga tenei i lō so se isi uiga aka.”


Why is it so essential that Jesus said that it, above all else, characterizes his disciples? 	 Kaia e ‵lei ei me ne fai atu a Iesu me i tafa o nisi uiga katoa, ko te alofa e faka‵kese i ei ana soko?


(Job 42:7-9) May we too act in such a way that Jehovah views us with favor. 	 (Iopu 42:7-9) Ke na gasue‵sue foki tatou i se auala telā e mafai ei o kilo mai a Ieova mo te fiafia ki a tatou.


Still, their confidence in him remained very firm. 	 Kae ne ‵mautakitaki eiloa te lotou loto tali‵tonu ki a ia.


So ask yourself: ‘Do I harbor bitterness and wrath in my heart? 	 Tela la, ke fesili ifo ki a koe eiloa: ‘E mata, e ita fakamoemoe au i toku loto?


Everlasting life on earth will be possible for him through the resurrection. 	 E maua fua ne ia te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi e auala i te toetu.


20. What knowledge is needed by baptismal candidates? 	 20 Ne fakatonu ne Iesu ana soko ke olo o fai a soko mai te akoako atu o te munatonu ki tino.


In view of the proximity of Jehovah’s day, Paul tells us to “be concerned about one another so as to incite to love and fine works.” 	 Ona me ko pili ‵ki mai a te aso o Ieova, ne fai mai a Paulo “ke fakamalosi atu ke fakatau a‵lofa kae fai mea ‵lei.”


(Romans 1:11) He considered his beloved brothers and sisters in Philippi to be his “joy and crown” and exhorted them to “stand firm in this way in the Lord.” 	 (Loma 1:11) Ne fai faeloa ana taina mo tuagane i Filipi e pelā me ko ‘ana fiafiaga mo tena fou aliki’ kae ne fakamalosi atu ki a latou ke ‘‵mautakitaki i te Aliki.’


In the past, our publications have reasoned that this event may not have happened literally. 	 I te taimi muamua, ne fakamatala mai i ‵tou tusi me ne seki ave ne Satani a Iesu ki te faletapu i te taimi ne taumafai ei a ia o tofotofo aka a Iesu.


2 Ezekiel wrote the words of our theme text in Babylonia in 612 B.C.E.* (Ezek. 1:1; 8:1) Apostate Jerusalem was nearing its foretold destruction, which occurred in 607 B.C.E. Only relatively few individuals reflected the qualities of Noah, Daniel, and Job and were thus marked for survival. 	 2 Ne tusi ne Esekielu a pati o te ‵tou tusi siki fakavae i Papelonia kāti i te 612 T.L.M.* (Eseki. 1:1; 8:1) Ko pili atu ki te fakaseaiga o aposetate Ielusalema telā ne ‵valo mai me ka tupu i te 607 T.L.M. Ne nāi tino fua ne fakaasi mai ne latou a uiga o Noa, Tanielu mo Iopu kae ne fakamailogagina latou mō te faka‵saoga.


If so, it is important to bear in mind that the description found in Ecclesiastes chapter 12 portrays aging, not as what the Creator, Jehovah God, originally intended, but as the consequence of Adamic sin on the human body.—Romans 5:12. 	 Kafai e penā loa, se mea tāua ke masaua me i te fakamatalaga i te Failauga mataupu e 12 e uiga ki te olaga matua, e fakasino atu eiloa ki te matua o te tino i te olaga, ona ko te agasala a Atamu kae e se ko te fuafuaga muamua a te Māfuaga, ko Ieova te Atua.—Loma 5:12.


(Isaiah 31:4) There is also a promise: “Look! A king will reign for righteousness itself.” 	 (Isaia 31:4) E isi foki se tautoga ne fai atu: “I se aso fakamuli kae ka isi se tupu telā ka pule mo te fakamaoni.”


Do not let Satan use fear itself to weaken your morale or break your integrity. 	 Sa talia ne koe a Satani ke fakaaoga ne ia te mataku ke fakavāivāi tou loto malosi mo tou fakamaoni.


Jesus, though, is aware of the danger. 	 Kae ne iloa ne Iesu te fakamataku o te faiga tenā.


To illustrate: A good military commander sends his best soldier on a dangerous mission into enemy territory. 	 Ke fai se fakatusa: E uga atu ne se takitaki kautau ‵lei a tena toe sotia ‵lei i se malaga fakamataku ki loto i te kogā koga o te fili.


Reflecting God’s Glory 	 Ke Fakaasi Atu te ‵Malu o te Atua


She noticed John’s injured finger and offered to help. 	 Ne lavea ne tou fafine te matikao o John e pakia kae ne manako a ia o fesoasoani atu.


10. What did Boaz and Nabal have in common? 10 Although Boaz and Nabal were not contemporaries, they had certain things in common. 	 10 E ui eiloa e se tupulaga tasi a Poasa mo Napalu, kae e isi ne mea e tai ‵pau ei laua.


16 If your spiritual progress seems slow, remember that such growth takes time. 	 16 Kafai e tuai tou gasolo atu ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga, masaua me e manakogina se taimi leva.


Instead, Asa immediately turned to Jehovah for help. 	 I lō te mataku, ne saga atu a Asa ki a Ieova mō se fesoasoani.


However, because Jehovah’s spirit is much more powerful than the spirit of the world, we can resist people who ridicule us, who spread untruths about us, or who attempt to force us to conform to their standards. 	 Kae ona ko te mea e malosi fakafia atu te agaga o Ieova i te agaga o te lalolagi, e mafai o ‵teke atu ne tatou a tino kolā e fakatauemu mai, e fakasalalau ne latou a tala sē ‵tonu e uiga ki a tatou, io me kolā e taumafai o faimalō tatou ke tau‵tali ki olotou amioga.


(Psalm 110:4) Melchizedek, whose lineage was unrecorded, was king of ancient Salem as well as its high priest. 	 (Salamo 110:4) Ne seki tusi ki lalo a te gafa o Mekisateko, kae ko ia ko te tupu mo te faitaulaga i te fakai mua ko Salema.


Are we moved to keep our “house” clean? 	 E a, e se fakaosofia tatou ke tausi ‵tou “fale” ke ‵ma?


Why does Jehovah expect us to put forth effort to overcome our weaknesses? 	 Kaia e fakamoemoe ei a Ieova ke ga‵lue malosi tatou o manumalo i ‵tou vāivāiga?


4 All of us need encouragement. 	 4 E ma‵nako katoa tatou ki fakamalosiga.


Imitate the Spirit of the Prophets 	 Fakaakoako ki Pelofeta Kolā ne Talia ne Latou a Mea Faiga‵ta ke Fai ei te Loto o Ieova


There we read that the newly enthroned Jesus Christ, along with his holy angels, wages war against Satan and his demons. 	 E faitau tatou i konā me i a Iesu Keliso telā ne fatoā faū aka, fakatasi mo ana agelu ‵malu, ne taua atu ki a Satani mo ana temoni.


As you read a Bible passage, take time to pause and ask yourself such questions as these: ‘What does this tell me about Jehovah? 	 I te taimi e faitau ei koe ki se vaega o te Tusi Tapu, taofi malie aka kae fesili ifo penei: ‘Se a te mea e fakaasi mai ne te mea tenei ki a au e uiga ki a Ieova?


What, though, about the belief, held by millions worldwide, that all good people go to heaven? 	 Kae e a la te talitonuga telā e maua ne te fia miliona o tino i te lalolagi kātoa, me i tino ‵lei e olo atu katoa ki te lagi?


For instance, we appreciate the spiritual food we receive in the form of books, brochures, magazines, and other literature. 	 E pelā mo te fakatāua ne tatou o mea‵kai faka-te-agaga kolā e maua ne tatou mai i tusi, polosiua, mekesini, mo nisi tusi aka.


The Bible study book The Truth That Leads to Eternal Life, published in 1968, reached a distribution of over 107 million in 117 languages. 	 Ne sili atu i te 107 miliona a kopi o te tusi mo sukesukega fakatasi mo te Tusi Tapu ko The Truth That Leads to Eternal Life, ne tufatufa atu i ‵gana e 117 i te 1968.


However, there is another Greek word (pa·ra·ka·le’o) more commonly rendered “comfort.” 	 Kae e isi aka foki se isi pati Eleni (ko te pa·ra·ka·le’o) telā e ‵fuli sāle ki te “fakamafanafana.”


For example, when the circumcision issue threatened to disrupt the peace of the first-century congregation, the governing body in Jerusalem sought the direction of holy spirit. 	 E pelā mo te mataupu ki te pilitome telā ne fakamakosu aka ei te filemu o te fakapotopotoga i te senitenali muamua, ne taumafai a te potukau pule i Ielusalema o ‵sala atu ki te takitakiga a te agaga tapu.


16 What else does Isaiah prophesy about the “fortified town”? 	 16 Ne a foki a mea ne ‵valo mai ne Isaia e uiga ki te “fa‵kai” ma‵losi?


Rather, “he did just so.” 	 Kae “ne fai eiloa ne Noa.”


How did Jehovah deal with the sins of David and Manasseh, and why so? 	 Ne pefea a faifaiga a Ieova i te taimi ne agasala ei a Tavita mo Manase, kae kaia?


(Acts 24:5, 14; 28:22) As noted at the outset, they have been maligned through lying propaganda. 	 (Galuega 24:5, 14; 28:22) E pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te kamataga, ko oti ne fakamaseigina latou e auala i te fakasalalauatuga o tala ‵loi.


One aspect of that is your discerning from the Bible what is “right and wrong” when faced with life’s decisions. 	 A te vaega e tasi o te mea tenā ko tou malamalama i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te mea “‵lei mo te mea masei” māfai ko fe‵paki koe mo fakaikuga i te olaga.


He asked me to call Frederick Franz so that he too could come and listen to the reading. 	 Ne fakamolemole mai ke kalaga ki a Frederick Franz ko te mea ke mafai foki a ia o vau kae fakalogologo ki te faitauga.


Under pressure from religious quarters of Christendom, opposers look for a so-called legal way to justify their fight against us. 	 Ona ko fakaosoosoga mai tino ‵lotu i Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se, e ‵sala aka ne tino ‵teke se pogai i mea tau tulafono ke fakasakosako aka te lotou ‵tekemaiga ki a tatou.


(Job 2:3) Despite feeling discouraged and not understanding why he suffered, Job never wavered on the vital issue of loyalty. 	 (Iopu 2:3) Faitalia tena loto vāivāi mo tena sē malamalama i te pogai e logo‵mae ei a ia, ne seki fakalotolotolua eiloa a Iopu e uiga ki te kinauga tāua o te fakamaoni.


Further, we look for opportunities to be the first in expressing honor to all, including lowly ones. 	 E se gata i ei, e onoono loa tatou ki avanoaga ke fakaasi muamua atu ei ne tatou a te āva ki tino katoa, e aofia i ei a tino fatauva.


Whether we find a receptive ear or not, rendering sacred service to Jehovah by means of our preaching brings us great joy.—Ps. 71:23; read Romans 1:9. 	 Faitalia me e maua ne tatou se tino fiafia io me ikai, a te tukuatuga o te taviniga tapu ki a Ieova e auala i te ‵tou galuega talai e aumai i ei a te fiafia lasi ki a tatou.—Salamo 71:23; faitau te Loma 1:9.


2 “The appointed time” had come for Jesus to begin his ministry and for people to make a decision that would bring them divine approval. 	 2 Ne ‘oko atu ki te taimi tonu’ ke kamata ne Iesu tena galuega kae ke fai foki ne tino se filifiliga telā ka fakafiafia atu ki te Atua.


The next article will consider how Jesus’ sacrifice also addresses the moral issues that were raised by Satan back in the garden of Eden. 	 I te suā mataupu ka suke‵suke tatou ki te auala ne fakatoka ei ne te taulaga a Iesu a te kinauga telā ne fakasae aka ne Satani i te fatoaga o Etena.


After that study, I drove up to the mountains, got out of my truck, and cried out loud for sheer joy. 	 I te otiga o te akoga tenā, ne tele atu au i taku motokā ki luga i mauga, ne sopo ki tua mo te motokā, kae tagi pakalaga ei au ki luga mo te fiafia.


The following year the Israelites lay the foundation of the house of Jehovah. 	 I te tausaga mai tua ifo i ei, ne fakatakato ne te kau Isalaelu a te fakavae o te fale o Ieova.


The important thing is that they prayed. 	 A te mea tāua, me ne ‵talo atu latou.


15 Third, we are living in the time of the eighth and final “king” mentioned in the prophecy recorded at Revelation 17:9-11. 	 15 A te tolu o manatu, ko ‵nofo atu nei tatou i te vaitaimi o te tokovalu o “tupu,” ko te ‵toe tupu telā e faipati ki ei i te Fakaasiga 17:9-11.


After all, the Bible says of Jehovah: “You are opening your hand and satisfying the desire of every living thing.” 	 Tela la, e fai mai te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki a Ieova: “E tuku ne koe ki ei a mea e lava mō latou, kae fakamalie ne koe olotou manako.”


Obtaining life’s necessities requires that we make some plans for the future. 	 E ‵tau o fai ne ‵tou palani ko te mea ke mautinoa me e maua ne tatou nei a mea kolā e manakogina mo ola tatou.


It mentions many people who have figured in the outworking of God’s purpose. 	 E taku mai i ei a tino e tokouke kolā ne aofia i te fakataunuga o te fuafuaga a te Atua.


If so, why not try to step up our activities? 	 Kafai e penā loa, kaia e se taumafai ei ke tai momea aka ‵tou mea e fai?


First, by sharing whole-souled in preaching the “good news of the kingdom” and thus joining with all created things in “telling” about God’s “invisible qualities.” 	 Muamua la, mai te ‵kau atu mo te loto kātoa ki te talaiatuga o te ‘tala ‵lei o te Malo’, ko ‵kau fakatasi ei tatou mo mea katoa ne faite ke “fakaasi” atu ei a “uiga sē lavea” o te Atua.


16 The Bible presents examples of those who lived for God’s purpose and those who did not. 	 16 E fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu a fakaakoakoga o tino kolā ne ola e ‵tusa mo te fuafuaga a te Atua, mo tino kolā e seki fai penā.


They are living doctrines that provide fascinating insight into the mind and heart of our loving Father. 	 Ne mataupu tāua kae aogā kolā e mafai ne tatou o iloa a mea ‵gali e uiga ki te mafaufau mo te loto o te ‵tou Tamana alofa.


28 Working Together With God—A Cause for Rejoicing 	 28 A te Ga‵lue Fakatasi mo te Atua—Ko te Pogai o te Fiafia


Today, the vast majority of people are still blinded by the god of this system of things and are in bondage—religious, economic, and social. 	 I aso nei, te tokoukega o tino koi fakapouli eiloa olotou mafaufau ne te atua o te olaga masani tenei kae e pelā foki eiloa me falepuipuigina latou—i mea fakalotu, mea tau pisinisi, mo fakapotopotoga.


We just know that the process works and that we cooperate with it by eating. 	 E iloa ne tatou me e galue eiloa a te mea tenā kae e ‵saga atu fua tatou ki ei mai te ‵kai.


How do we put ourselves in a position to be known by God? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou ko te mea ke iloa ‵lei tatou ne te Atua?


That is Jesus. 	 Ko Iesu te tino tenā.


An Administration for Fulfilling God’s Purpose 	 Se Fakatokaga ke Fakataunu ei te Fuafuaga a te Atua


Later that day in prayer, the younger woman thanks Jehovah for the loving interest of the mature sister; it was just what she needed. 	 Fakamuli ifo, i te aso eiloa tenā, ne ‵talo atu a te talavou tenei ki a Ieova o fakafetai atu ki ei mō te alofa telā ne fakaasi mai ne te tuagane tenā; tenā eiloa te mea ne manako a ia ki ei.


They might think or get the impression that the couple was focusing on their romantic relationship instead of reverence for Jehovah. 	 Kāti e mafau‵fau latou me ko ‵saga atu fua te tauavaga ki te lā fesokotakiga fakatauavaga i lō te fakaasi atu o te mataku ‵tau ki a Ieova.


Little wonder that in the view of the Creator, “the badness of man was abundant in the earth and every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only bad all the time.” 	 Ona ko pogai konā, ne matea ne te Mafuaga a te “ma‵sei o tino katoa i te lalolagi, mo te lai‵lai o olotou mafaufauga.”


7 Read Malachi 3:16. 	 7 Faitau te Malaki 3:16.


One day after work, he set out for home. 	 I te aso e tasi, ne malolo a ia mai tena galuega kae ne foki atu ei ki tena fale.


For more information about God’s Kingdom and what it will soon accomplish, see chapters 3, 8, and 9 of the book What Does the Bible Really Teach? published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ke maua a fakamatalaga e uke atu e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua mo mea kolā ka fakataunu ne ia, onoono ki te mataupu e 3, 8, mo te 9 o te tusi ko te Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu? telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova.


It would be widely distributed and readily available. 	 Ko salalau kae ko leva ne maua ne tino.


11 Of course, maintaining a waiting attitude does not mean being lazy or inactive. 	 11 E tonu, e se fakauiga te nofo fakatalitali me e ‵tau o paie io me e se gasue‵sue tatou.


(John 10:16) Jesus indicated that he would be with his disciples “all the days until the conclusion of the system of things.” 	 (Ioa. 10:16) Ne fai mai a Iesu me ka fakatasi a ia mo ana soko i “aso katoa ke oko eiloa ki te gataga o te olaga tenei.”


That Job hoped in a future resurrection is clear from Job 14:13-15. 	 Kae ko te talitonu o Iopu ki te toetuga i aso mai mua e lavea ‵lei atu i ana pati i te Iopu 14:13-15.


(Read Revelation 22:17.) 	 (Faitau te Fakaasiga 22:17.)


7 What is the relationship between the seventh head of the wild beast and the immense image? 	 7 E ‵pau eiloa a te mea e fakauiga ki ei a alofivae o te matugā tupua lasi ‵ki mo te fitu o ulu o te manu fekai, telā ko te malo o Peletania mo Amelika.


Yet then I will confess to them: I never knew you! 	 Kae ka fai ‵tonu atu au ki a latou: E se iloa lele ne au koutou!


He can use any part of it to disseminate his lies. 	 E mafai ne ia o fakaaoga so se vaega i ei ke fakasalalau atu ana loi.


A young woman named Vanessa lost her mother to illness. 	 E isi se fafine tai foliki e igoa ki a Vanessa, ne galo atu tena matua i se masaki.


Each time we experience that support, our trust in him gets stronger, we become “steadfast, unmovable.” (1 Corinthians 15:58) Our faith is renewed, and our hope confirmed.—Ephesians 3:16-19. 	 I taimi takitasi e ‵lago mai ei a ia ki a tatou, e gasolo aka faeloa o malosi atu te ‵tou tali‵tonu ki a ia, ka ‘‵mautakitaki tatou kae se mafai o fakagasuesuegina.’ (1 Kolinito 15:58) E fakafou aka faeloa i ei te ‵tou fakatuanaki, kae fakamautinoa aka i ei te ‵tou fakamoemoega.—Efeso 3:16-19.


Moreh 	 Soko


Could the merchants who sold animals in Jerusalem’s temple rightly be called “robbers”? 	 E mata, ne ‵tau eiloa o taku ki “tino kai‵soa” a tino faipisinisi kolā ne ‵togi atu ne latou a manu i te faletapu i Ielusalema?


Helping Chinese People in Mexico 	 Kaia e tāua ei ke talia ne tatou te fesoasoani mo te takitakiga a Ieova i ‵tou olaga?


The floodwaters began to fall in “the second month, on the seventeenth day of the month” and continued falling for 40 days and 40 nights during the months of November and December 2370 B.C.E. 	 Ne kamata o ‵to te vaiua “i te sefulu fitu o aso o te lua o masina” kae ne ‵to eiloa i aso e 40 mo po e 40 i te masina o Novema mo Tesema i te 2370 T.L.M.


15 Can you have a share in this multilingual activity? 	 15 E a, e mafai o fai sou tusaga i te galuega tenei e fai i ‵gana kese‵kese?


(Psalm 145:13, 16) As millions of servants of Jehovah around the world can testify, keeping in mind this reassuring promise of Jehovah will greatly contribute to your happiness today.—Revelation 21:3. 	 (Salamo 145:13, 16) E pelā mo te mea e fakamaoni aka ne te fia miliona o tavini a Ieova i te lalolagi kātoa, a te masaua faeloa o te folafolaga mautinoa a Ieova tenei ka fesoasoani atu eiloa ke maua ne koe te fiafia tonu i aso nei.—Fakaasiga 21:3.


1, 2. (a) Why is knowing that we are loved important to us? (b) Whose love do we need the most? 	 E PEFEA te tāua ke iloa ne koe me e alofagina koe?


7 In 1914 alone, the small number of Bible Students presented the “Photo-Drama of Creation” to more than 9,000,000 people. 	 7 I te tausaga fua ko te 1914, ne fakaasi atu ne se potukau foliki o Tino A‵koga ki te Tusi Tapu a te tamunei ko te “Photo-Drama of Creation” ki tino e silia atu mo te 9,000,000.


But some readers may wonder: Should we fear Satan? 	 Kae kāti koi mafau‵fau a nisi tino fai‵tau: E mata, e ‵tau o ma‵taku tatou ki a Satani?


10 He who conducts himself as a lesser one is “great” in another way. 	 10 A iatelā e amio pelā me se tino sē taulia e “tafasili i te maluga” i te suā feitu.


6 How did Abraham and his family keep their faith strong? 	 6 Ne fakatumau pefea ne Apelaamo mo tena kāiga a te lotou fakatuanaki ke malosi?


(Matt. 20:28) After his resurrection, he commissioned his disciples to be witnesses of him “to the most distant part of the earth.” 	 (Mataio 20:28) Mai tua o tena toetuga, ne fakatonu atu a ia ki ana soko ke fai pelā me ne molimau ki a ia “ke oko eiloa ki kapakapalagi o te lalolagi.”


Save me, O my God! 	 Toku Atua, fakasao mai au!


(1 Peter 2:19, 20) Under what circumstances might this occur? 	 (1 Petelu 2:19, 20) Ko fakanofonofoga fea e ‵tupu sāle i ei a mea konei?


Jesus then appeared to more than 500 of his disciples. 	 Ne toe fakasae atu a Iesu ki ana soko e toko 500 tupu.


How did Jehovah’s ancient servants keep their faith strong? 	 Ne fakatumau pefea ne tavini a Ieova i aso mua a te lotou fakatuanaki malosi?


In fact, in France, where I grew up, signing was absolutely forbidden in school. 	 A te tonuga loa, i te koga telā ne tupu aka ei au i Falani, e tapu ‵ki eiloa te fakaaogaga o te ‵gana fai tāga i loto i te akoga.


17 The Bible does not say. 	 17 E se fakaasi mai te mea tenā i te Tusi Tapu.


We can gain a correct understanding of our subject only by studying it prayerfully. 	 E mafai o malamalama faka‵lei tatou i ‵tou mataupu manafai e suke‵suke faka‵lei ki ei fakatasi mo te faiga o ‵talo.


Finally, I started pioneering when I was 19. 	 Tela la, ne kamata au o paenia i te taimi ko 19 ei oku tausaga.


But when Moses would go in [to the tabernacle] before Jehovah to speak with him, he would take away the veil until his going out. 	 I so se taimi foki e fano ei a Mose ki te Faleie o te Aliki ke fai‵pati laua mo te Aliki, e tapale keatea ne ia a te veli mai ona mata.


(Matthew 10:27) However, we can expect hardships, for Jesus warned: “Brother will deliver up brother to death, and a father his child, and children will rise up against parents and will have them put to death.” 	 (Mataio 10:27) Kae e iloa ne tatou me ka fetaui tatou mo mea faiga‵ta, me ne fakailoa mai penei a Iesu: “Ka tuku atu ne tagata olotou taina tonu ke tamate, e pena foki a tamana ki olotou fanau; ko fanau foki ka ‵teke ki olotou matua kae tamate foki.”


That is where our first parents, Adam and Eve, began their life. 	 Tenā eiloa te koga ne ola muamua i ei ‵tou mātua muamua, ko Atamu mo Eva.


Is that not a loving invitation? 	 E mata, e sē se ‵kamiga alofa a te mea tenā?


They were to ‘teach’ and to ‘feed Jesus’ little sheep.’ 	 E ‵tau mo latou o ‘akoako’ kae ‘fagai a tamā mamoe a Iesu.’


FEATURES OF THE LAST DAYS 	 VAEGA O ASO FAKAOTI


4, 5. (a) To what did Jesus compare the time of his presence? (b) What parallels exist between Noah’s day and our time? 	 4, 5. (a) Se a te mea ne fakatusa ne Iesu ki te taimi o tena fakatasi mai? (e) Ne a mea e tai ‵pau ei a aso o Noa mo ‵tou aso nei?


• Through whom did the holy spirit reveal deep truths in the first century? 	 • E auala i a ai e fakaasi mai ei ne te agaga tapu a muna‵tonu ‵loto i te senitenali muamua?


But it is not enough for us to meet together regularly. 	 Kae e se lava fua i te maopoopo faeloa o tatou.


But obey them especially because your heavenly Father, Jehovah God, says to do so. 	 Kae ke fakalogo eiloa koe ki a laua me ne fai mai tou Tamana faka-te-lagi, ko Ieova te Atua, ke fai ne koe te mea tenā.


Having more time for study allows me to linger on the Bible verses I read.” 	 A te uke o taimi e fakaaoga mō sukesukega e mafai ei ne au o mafaufau ‵loto ki fuaiupu i te Tusi Tapu kolā e faitau ne au.”


That happened to many of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Nazi concentration camps during World War II. 	 Ne ‵tupu a mea konā ki te tokoukega o Molimau a Ieova i falepuipui fakama‵taku a te kau Nasi i te Taua i te Lua a te lalolagi.


Who or what has the power and ability to bring this about so as to ensure that humanity has a peaceful future? 	 Ko oi la e isi sena malosi ke aumai ne ia se vaegā mea penei ke mafai ei o maua ne tino katoa se olaga filemu i aso mai mua?


Of course, there are circumstances—such as adultery or physical abuse—when a Christian may appropriately consider separation or divorce. 	 Kae e tonu la, me e isi ne taimi kāti ka ‵lei ei ke mafaufau se Kelisiano ke na mavae io me ‵tala aka tena avaga—ona ko te mulilua io me ko te fakasauā.


(James 2:23) Today, too, Jehovah’s “intimacy is with the upright ones.” 	 (Iakopo 2:23) I aso foki konei, e faitaugasoa ‘a Ieova ki tino amio‵tonu.’


11 Before Jesus came to earth, the prophets and other faithful servants set an example of how even imperfect humans can endure patiently. 	 11 A koi tuai o fanaifo a Iesu ki te lalolagi, ne tuku mai ne pelofeta mo nisi tavini fakamaoni se fakaakoakoga ki te auala e mafai ei ne tino sē ‵lei kātoatoa o kufaki.


Working on the farms was a mixed blessing. 	 Ne isi se feitu ‵lei o te galue i te tausiga o manu kae isi foki se feitu masei.


They must learn to put on the new personality that identifies true Christians. 	 E ‵tau foki o akoakogina ke faka‵pei ki luga i a latou a te foitino fou telā e fakamailoga ki ei a Kelisiano ‵tonu.


But what appears to be trivial to you may be very important to your child. 	 Kae ko te mea telā e foliga mai me e se aoga ki a koe e mafai o aoga malosi ki tau tamaliki.


From mouth to mouth, slaves transmitted the Gospel.” 	 Ne fai‵pati atu a pologa e uiga ki te Tala ‵Lei ki nisi tino.”


Through the visible part of his organization, he provides his servants on earth with guidance as to how they should fulfill their preaching commission. 	 E auala i te vaega matea o tena fakapotopotoga, e takitaki ne ia ana tavini i te lalolagi nei ki te auala e ‵tau ei o fakataunu ne latou te lotou galuega talai.


(John 12:49) Notice that the Son was given specific instruction about what to teach. 	 (Ioane 12:49) Ke onoono me ne maua ne te Tama a fakatonuga mautinoa e uiga ki mea e ‵tau o akoako atu ne ia.


How did this come to be? 	 Ne tupu pefea te mea tenei?


6 Pray regularly to your loving heavenly Father for help to resist temptation to engage in sin. 	 6 Ke ‵talo faeloa ki tou Tamana alofa i te lagi mō se fesoasoani ke ‵teke atu koe ki fakaosoosoga ke fai se agasala.


Note this clear and unambiguous counsel from the apostle Paul: “Quit being fashioned after this system of things, but be transformed by making your mind over, that you may prove to yourselves the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” 	 Masaua a te fakatonuga manino kae tonu tenei mai i te apositolo ko Paulo: “Ke se amio fakatasi koutou mo te lalolagi nei, ka ke ‵fuli koutou i te fakafouga otou mafaufau, ko te mea ke fakatalitonu ne koutou me se a te loto o te Atua, te mea ‵lei, te mea e logomalie mo te gali.”


One person’s situation may allow him to serve in the full-time ministry as a pioneer, as a volunteer in a branch office of the Watch Tower Society, as a missionary, or in the traveling ministry. 	 Kāti e mafai ne se tino e tokotasi o galue tumau e pelā me se paenia, se volenitia i te ofisa lagolago o te Sosaiete o te Faleleoleo Maluga, se misionale, io me ko te galuega telā e faimalaga sāle i ei.


To find out, let us first establish the meaning that Jesus Christ himself attached to this special event. 	 Ke iloa ne tatou te tali, onoono aka ki te uiga o te fakamanatuga fakapito tenā ki a Iesu Keliso.


“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.” 	 “A te mafaufau ‵mafa ki se mea, e ave kea‵tea ne ia te fiafia mai i a koe, kae ko te alofa [io me ko pati ‵gali] e fakafiafia ne ia a koe.”


(Mark 5:25-34) How comforted she must have been to hear such kind words! 	 (Maleko 5:25-34) Ne ‵tau eiloa o fakamafanafana atu ki tou fafine a vaegā pati atafai penā!


Stephen had a fine reputation among the brothers and was therefore chosen to be one of seven certified men who would handle this daily distribution of food. 	 Ne lauiloa a uiga ‵lei o Setefano i te kau taina tenā, ne filifili aka ei ke aofia i tāgata ‵lei e tokofitu kolā ne fakasoa atu ne latou a mea‵kai i aso katoa.


DO NOT LET YOUR HEART BECOME HAUGHTY 	 KE MO A E MAUA NE KOE I TOU LOTO TE UIGA FIA SILI


After saying “Amen,” the manager—followed by the more than 60 people who were outside the restaurant—came up to the Witness, thanked him, and hugged him, remarking that the prayer was the best she had ever heard. 	 Mai tua o te faiatuga “Amene,” a te pule—fakatasi mo tino e silia atu i te toko 60 kolā ne ‵tu atu mai tua o te fale ‵kai—ne olo atu ki te Molimau tenā, ne fakafetai atu ki a ia, kae ‵sai atu foki ki a ia.


(Luke 14:14) What will be Daniel’s “lot”? 	 (Luka 14:14) Ne a mea ka maua ne Tanielu i ei?


Storing Up Treasures in Heaven 	 Fakaputugā o Koloa i te Lagi


• how to manifest your zeal by preaching and teaching? 	 • ki te auala e fakaasi atu ei tou loto finafinau mai te talai mo te akoako atu?


We should keep in mind that all “the works of the flesh” could be avoided if we had perfect self-control. 	 E ‵tau o masaua ne tatou me e mafai o ‵teke atu ki “manako faka te foitino” māfai e maua katoatoa ne tatou te loto pulea.


They are confined to the vicinity of the earth. 	 Ko ‵nofo pili fua nei latou ki te lalolagi.


“It is unthinkable, on my part, . . . to thrust my hand out against the anointed of Jehovah!” 	 “E se tau eiloa o fai ne au se mea ki ei, me i a ia ko te tupu tela ne filifilia ne te Aliki!”


(Genesis 1:26, 27) He made them perfect. 	 (Kenese 1:26, 27) Ne faite ne ia a lāua ke ‵lei katoatoa.


What divine provisions can help us to endure? 	 Ne a fakatokaga mai te Atua e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke kufaki tatou?


“I WILL REALLY HOLD ON TO YOU” 	 “KA PUKE ‵MAU AU KI A KOE”


(Psalm 145:17; Revelation 15:3) Concerning him, the prophet Moses declared: “Perfect is his activity, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness, with whom there is no injustice; righteous and upright is he.” 	 (Salamo 145:17; Fakaasiga 15:3) Ne folafola mai te pelofeta ko Mose e uiga ki a ia, penei: “E tonu kae amiotonu i ana auala katoa; a te otou Atua e fakamaoni kae amiotonu; e fai ne ia te mea tonu kae nofogamalie.”


This same document cites a study indicating that children who receive love and attention from an early age are likely to have a substantially higher IQ than children who are neglected. 	 E fakaasi mai foki i te tusi tenei e uiga ki se sukesukega telā ne fai me i tama‵liki kolā e alofagina kae ‵saga faka‵lei atu ki ei a koi pepe latou e ‵lei fakafia atu olotou mafaufau i lō tama‵liki kolā e tuku tiaki.


His twin brother, Esau, was so angry with him that Jacob fled for fear Esau would kill him. 	 Ne kaitaua malosi a tena masaga ko Esau ki a ia, telā ne tele keatea ei a Iakopo i a ia ma tamate ne Esau.


Obadiah prophesied: “[Edom] will have to be cut off to time indefinite” 	 Ne ‵valo mai a Opetaia: ‘Ka ‵ta fakamasei kae fakamasiasi [a Etoma] ki te se gata mai’


How can you work out your own salvation? 	 E galue pefea koe mō tou fakaolataga?


According to Revelation 14:6, 7, how do angels assist God’s people today? 	 E ‵tusa mo pati i te Fakaasiga 14:6, 7, e fesoasoani atu pefea a agelu ki tino o te Atua i aso nei?


(Ephesians 4:14) Rather, based on our knowledge and understanding of what is acceptable to God, we can make wise decisions, big and small, that are beneficial to us, upbuilding to our fellow worshipers, and above all pleasing to our heavenly Father. 	 (Efeso 4:14) I lō te fai penā, ona ko te fakavae ki ‵tou iloaga mo te malamalama e uiga ki mea kolā e fakafiafia ki te Atua, e mafai ei ne tatou o fai a filifiliga ‵poto, i mea ‵lasi mo mea fo‵liki, kolā e aogā ki a tatou, e fakamalosi aka ei ‵tou taina tapuaki, kae e sili atu i mea katoa, e fakafiafia atu foki ki ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi.


Like their father, Satan, apostates target people of integrity. 	 E pelā mo te lotou tamana, ko Satani, e taumafai eiloa a aposetate o fakamasei te fakatuanaki o tino fakamaoni.


Table of Contents 	 Te Fakasologa o Mataupu


What Scriptural name was adopted by God’s people in 1931? 11 At the Columbus, Ohio, convention in 1931, fitting application was made of Isaiah 43:10-12. 	 11 I te fono telā ne fai i Columbus, Ohio, i te 1931, ne fakagalue aka ei te Isaia 43:10-12 i se auala telā e fetaui ‵lei.


At the most, it can last only for the limited time that is left for this world. 	 Ka gata atu te lotou aogā māfai ko fakaseai atu te lalolagi nei.


Rodolphe weighed things carefully; he did not treat this important matter as just something he inherited. 	 Ne mafaufau faka‵lei a Rodolphe ki ei; me ne seki fia talia fua ne ia te mea tāua tenā e pelā me se mea ne tuku fakasolo mai ne tena kāiga.


Writing of Christians in Macedonia, Paul stated: “During a great test under affliction their abundance of joy and their deep poverty made the riches of their generosity abound. 	 Ne fai mai a Paulo e uiga ki Kelisiano i Maketonia: “Me ne tofotofogina malosi latou i mea faiga‵ta ne fetaui mo latou; ka ko na gasolo ei o fia‵fia malosi kae lasi foki te lotou faimeaalofa, ka ko latou ne tino ma‵tiva fua.


“Supply to your faith . . . endurance, to your endurance godly devotion.”—2 Peter 1:5, 6. 	 “Ki te otou kufaki fakaopoopo atu ki ei te amio atua.”—2 PETELU 1:5, 6.


Singers from the priestly tribe were even exempted from duties that other Levites were required to perform so that they could devote sufficient time to composition and, most likely, to rehearsal.—1 Chron. 9:33. 	 Ne fakasaoloto foki a tino usuusu pese mai te matakāiga o faitaulaga mai olotou tiute kolā ne ma‵nako ke fai ne nisi tino Levi ko te mea ke mafai o tuku atu olotou taimi ki te ‵fatuga mo te fakaakoakoga o pese.—1 Nofoaiga Tupu 9:33.


She reflects, “I was moved to tears because the brothers greeted me so warmly.” 	 E fai mai a ia, “au ne tagi ona ko taina ne fakafetaui mai ki a au mo te atafai.”


Likely, such young ones think that youths in the world are carefree, enjoying life. 	 Kāti e ma‵natu aka a nisi talavou penā me i talavou i te lalolagi e maua ne latou se olaga saoloto kae fakafiafia.


Babylon 	 Papelonia


What is power, and how have humans handled it? 	 Se a te uiga o te malosi, kae ne fakaaogā sāle pefea ne tino olotou malosi?


Our enemies include Satan, his world, and our own imperfections. 	 E taua atu eiloa tatou ki ‵tou fili ko Satani, tena lalolagi, pelā foki mo ‵tou tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa.


11 Read Isaiah 40:31. 	 11 Faitau te Isaia 40:31.


Hence, Paul urges his readers: “Let us not sleep on as the rest do, but let us stay awake and keep our senses.” (1 Thessalonians 5:2, 3, 6) Truly, those who look to human institutions to bring peace and security are ignoring reality. 	 Tela la, ne fakamalosi atu penei a Paulo ki ana tino fai‵tau: “E se ‵tau mo tatou o ‵moe e pela mo nisi tino; e ‵tau mo tatou o mataala kae toka.” (1 Tesalonia 5:2, 3, 6) A te tonuga loa, ko se ‵saga atu a tino ki te mea tonu māfai e fakamoe‵moe latou ke na maua te tokagamalie mo te manuia mai i fakapotopotoga a tino.


You likely see this trouble firsthand. 	 A ko te pogai tonu eiloa o mataupu konei, e se ko te mea ke fakatalitonu aka me e ‵nofo atu tatou i se lalolagi telā e uke a fakalavelave i ei.


Many people today are so concerned about their personal rights that they demand them even if doing so means infringing on the rights of others. 	 A te tokoukega o tino i aso nei e ‵saga fua ki saolotoga totino o latou kolā e ma‵nako ki ei faitalia me ofa ne latou a saolotoga o nisi tino.


To learn more about Christ’s ransom sacrifice, see chapter 5 of the book What Does the Bible Really Teach? published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ke tauloto ki mea e uke atu e uiga ki te taulaga togiola a Keliso, ke onoono ki te mataupu e 5 o te tusi ko te Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu? telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova.


(1 Corinthians 14:34; 1 Timothy 3:1; James 3:1) Still, whatever their personal situation, all of Christ’s anointed disciples—men and women—were assigned to engage in business, making good use of their opportunities and circumstances in the Christian ministry. 	 (1 Kolinito 14:34; 1 Timoteo 3:1; Iakopo 3:1) Kae faitalia olotou tulaga totino, a soko fakaekegina katoa o Keliso—tāgata mo fāfine—ne fakatonugina ke ga‵lue i te pisinisi, mai te fakaaogā faka‵lei o olotou avanoaga mo fakanofonofoga i te galuega faka-Kelisiano.


You are most warmly invited to join them. 	 Ko ‵kami atu koe ke kau atu ki a latou.


For instance, as described at Job 2:3-6, with whom was God having a conversation? 	 E pelā mo te mea telā e fakamatala mai i te Iopu 2:3-6, ko oi la ne sau‵tala mo te Atua i konā?


The Greek word translated “spirit” is pneuʹma, which also conveys the idea of an invisible power. 	 A te pati Eleni telā ne ‵fuli ki te “agaga” ko te pneuʹma, telā e faka‵mafa mai foki i ei a te manatu e uiga ki se malosi sē matea.


How did those years of service affect them? 	 Ne aoga pefea ki a lāua a te lā taviniga i tausaga konā?


16 Can you become more adept in the art of persuasion when explaining God’s Word? 	 16 E mata, e mafai o apo koe i te faiga o fakatalitonuga māfai ko fakamatala atu te Muna a te Atua?


2 Like a safety-minded pilot, you can use a type of checklist to make sure that your faith will not falter when you need it most. 	 2 E pelā mo te fakasologa telā ne fakaaoga ne te pailate, e mafai foki o fakaaoga ne koe se fakasologa o mea e ‵tau o fai ko te mea ke fakamautinoa aka me e se vāivāi tou fakatuanaki i te taimi e manakogina malosi i ei.


(Acts, chapter 15) Aided by God’s spirit, the apostles and older men concluded that obligatory circumcision ended with the Law. 	 (Galuega, mataupu e 15) Mai te fesoasoani o te agaga o te Atua, ne fakaiku aka ne apositolo mo tino ma‵tua me ne gata atu eiloa te pilitomega o tāgata fakatasi mo te Tulafono.


[Picture on page 26] What dangers do we avoid by exercising faith and self-control? 	 Ne a mea fakama‵taku e ‵kalo keatea tatou mai ei ona ko te ‵tou fakatuanaki mo te fakagaluegaga o te loto pulea?


It is as one Bible scholar stated over 175 years ago: “Men are apt to judge of God by themselves, and to suppose him restricted by such laws as they deem proper for their own observance.” 	 E ‵pau eiloa a te mea tenei mo pati ne fai ne se tino sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu i tausaga e silia atu i te 175 ko ‵teka: “E ma‵nako a tino o fakamasino te Atua e ‵tusa mo olotou tulaga kae mafau‵fau foki me e fakatapula ne te Atua a tulafono kolā e ma‵natu aka latou me e ‵tau o tau‵tali i ei a tino.”


After all, we are already in the 21st century.” 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ko ‵nofo atu nei tatou i te 21 senitenali.”


The End of the World—Fear, Fascination, and Frustration 4 	 Te Gataga o te Lalolagi —E Fakamataku, Fakafiafia Kae Fakafi‵ta 4


The Benefits of Making Peace 	 Te Tāua o te Mauaga o se Tulaga Filemu


(Deuteronomy 5:32) Yes, Jehovah deserved their obedience. 	 (Teutelonome 5:32) E tonu, e ‵tau eiloa o faka‵logo latou ki a Ieova.


Thus, before Jehovah God and the world, they would repeatedly proclaim their faith in God’s provision of Jesus’ ransom sacrifice. 	 Tela la, ka fakaasi atu i ei ne latou i mua o Ieova te Atua mo tino katoa i te lalolagi nei a te lotou fakatuanaki ki te fakatokaga a te Atua ke mate a Iesu e pelā me se taulaga togiola.


That person is sure of his invitation. 	 E mautinoa eiloa i te tino tenā me se ‵kamiga fua.


To ensure nationwide observance of the Sabbath. 	 Ke fakamautinoa aka ei me e tausi a te Sapati ne te fenua kātoa.


THE year is 613 B.C.E. The prophet Jeremiah is in Judah, fearlessly proclaiming the impending destruction of Jerusalem and the desolation of the land of Judah. 	 A TE tausaga ko te 613 T.L.M. Ne nofo atu te pelofeta ko Ielemia i Iuta, kae folafola atu ne ia mo te loto toa a te fakaseaiga o Ielusalema mo te fakamaseiga o te fenua o Iuta telā ko pili o oko atu.


9 When Jesus instituted the Memorial, he referred to the cup of wine and told his faithful apostles: “I shall by no means drink anymore of the product of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.” 	 9 I te taimi ne fai ei ne Iesu te Fakamanatuga ne fakasino atu a ia ki te ipu uaina kae fai atu ki ana apositolo fakamaoni, penei: “E se toe inu eiloa au ki te uaina, ke oko ki te aso e inu ei au ki te uaina fou i te Malo o te Atua.”


(1 Chronicles 28:9; Psalm 36:7) It is so precious to us that we allow nothing and no one to come between us and our God, Jehovah. 	 (1 Nofoaiga Tupu 28:9; Salamo 36:7) E tāua ‵ki eiloa te mea tenā ki a tatou, telā e se talia ei ne tatou so se mea mo so se tino ke taofi aka ne ia ‵tou fesokotakiga mo te ‵tou Atua, ko Ieova.


Despite great humanitarian action, mankind’s problems grow inexorably. 	 Faitalia eiloa a taumafaiga ‵lasi a tino, e gasolo aka faeloa ki luga a fakalavelave o tino kae e se mafai o taofi aka.


What convinced her that the Bible is inspired of God? 	 Se a te mea ne fai ei tou fafine ke lotomalie me i te Tusi Tapu ne aumai mai te Atua?


Nevertheless, the facts remain discouraging. 	 Kae koi tumau eiloa i tena tulaga fakafanoanoa.


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(Matt. 10:11; Luke 8:1; Acts 5:42; 20:20) This systematic method showed impartiality. 	 (Mata. 10:11; Luka 8:1; Galu. 5:42; 20:20) Ne fakaasi mai i te auala tenei a te sē fakailoga tino.


We should neither listen to such gossip nor spread it. 	 E se ‵tau eiloa o faka‵logo tatou ki vaegā tala ‵loi penā io me fakasalalau atu ne tatou.


The wife of one of the instructors really put me at ease. 	 Ne fesoasoani mai te avaga a se tokotasi o faiakoga i konā ke mo a au e manavase.


How Would You Respond? 	 Kaia ne fanau mai ei a Iesu ki te lalolagi?


For in us there is no power before this large crowd that is coming against us; and we ourselves do not know what we ought to do, but our eyes are toward you.” 	 Fakasala atu latou, me i a matou ko se aoga i te kautau lasi tenei e taua mai ki a matou. Ko se iloa ne matou o fai se mea, ka ko matou e fakalagolago atu ki a koe mō se fesoasoani.”


Jesus showed his love for little ones by taking them into his arms and blessing them. 	 Ne fakaasi atu ne Iesu tena alofa ki tama‵liki mai te puke kae fakamanuia atu foki ki a latou.


You have seen and felt how God can strengthen you with his spirit. 	 Ko oti ne lavea kae lagona ne koe a te auala e mafai ei o fakamalosi aka ne te Atua a koe ki tena agaga tapu.


(Acts 1:8) Despite waves of persecution, Jehovah blesses the fledgling Christian congregation with spiritual enlightenment and with many new disciples.—Acts 2:47; 4:1-31; 8:1-8. 	 (Galuega 1:8) Faitalia eiloa a fakasauāga e uke, ne fakamanuia ne Ieova te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano telā ne fatoā fakatu aka mai te fakamaina atu ki a latou a mea faka-te-agaga fakatasi mo soko fou e tokouke.—Galuega 2:47; 4:1-31; 8:1-8.


Let us try to picture the scene. 	 Ke taumafai tatou o fakaataata i ‵tou mafaufau a te tala tenā.


The decision would be hers to make. 	 E ‵tau mo ia o fai tena fakaikuga i a ia eiloa.


The Philippian authorities had beaten them with rods, thrown them into prison, and confined them in stocks. 	 Ne ‵kini latou ki lakau ne tino pule i Filipi, ne ‵pei atu latou ki te falepuipui, kae ne ‵loka faka‵mau la vae mo la lima.


As Christians, in what ways can we avoid abusing our freedom? 18 Peter now warns: “Be as free people, and yet holding your freedom, not as a blind for badness, but as slaves of God.” (1 Peter 2:16; Galatians 5:13) Today, our knowledge of Bible truth frees us from false religious teachings. 	 18 Ne polopoloki mai a Petelu, penei: “Ola e pelā mo ne tino saoloto; sa fakaaogā te otou saolotoga, io me taumafai o ufiufi so se mea masei, kae ola e pelā mo ne tavini a te Atua.” (1 Petelu 2:16; Kalatia 5:13) I aso nei, e fakasaoloto tatou ne ‵tou iloaga e uiga ki te munatonu i te Tusi Tapu mai akoakoga ‵se a lotu.


No greater honor exists.—Ps. 65:4; 84:10. 	 E seai se tauliaga e sili atu i te mea tenā.—Sala. 65:4; 84:10.


But humans who are “pure in heart” and have the hope of living forever on earth are also able to “see” God. 	 Ka ko tino kolā e “loto ‵ma” kae maua te fakamoemoega ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i te lalolagi, ka mafai foki o “lavea” ne latou a te Atua.


(Phil. 3:18) As Christians, how should we treat them? 	 (Filipi 3:18) E pelā me ne Kelisiano, e ‵tau o pefea a ‵tou faifaiga ki a latou?


JEHOVAH is “the God of truth.” 	 AIEOVA ko “te Atua fakamaoni.”


(Hebrews 13:4) Many who have succumbed to pressure to engage in illicit sex agree that there is compelling reason not to do so. 	 (Epelu 13:4) E lotoma‵lie a tino e tokouke kolā ko oti ne ‵to atu ki loto i te fakaosoosoga ke aofia i faifaiga fakatauavaga matagā me uke ‵ki a pogai e se ‵tau ei o fai penā.


The meeting was very successful, and the fellow employee was impressed that Kyle had taken that step. 	 Ne iku manuia te ma fai‵patiga, kae ne ofo a te tino tenei me ne fai ne Tolotea te mea tenā.


What calamity awaits unrepentant haters of Jehovah’s people? 	 Se a te fakalavelave e faka‵tali mai nei mō tino kolā e takalia‵lia ki tino o Ieova e aunoa mo te sala‵mo?


Jesus assured his disciples that his Father would give holy spirit to those requesting it. 	 Ne fakatalitonu atu a Iesu ki ana soko me ka avatu ne tena Tamana te agaga tapu ki a latou kolā e a‵kai atu ki ei.


The forces lined up on Satan’s side in the battle will be tremendous. 	 A kautau kolā e ‵tu i te feitu o Satani ka tokouke ‵ki eiloa.


It was not a matter of his making calls in a mechanical or perfunctory way. 	 E faka‵mafa mai i ei me i te tausi atu ki te lafu e aofia i ei a te tausi atu ki manakoga o te fakapotopotoga i se auala alofa kae atafai, kae e se fai fua e pelā me se tiute.


TRY THIS: Consider that your teenager may simply be trying out his newly discovered reasoning skills, and he may not be that committed to his viewpoint at all. 	 TOFOTOFO AKA KI TE MEA TENEI: Mafaufau la me ko tofotofo aka fua tau tama talavou ki se manatu fou ne fatoa maua ne ia, kae e se talitonu katoatoa a ia ki tena kilokiloga ki mea katoa.


IMAGINE the scene. 	 MAFAUFAU ki te tulaga tenei.


It has been said that ‘a man should cultivate only those habits that he is willing to have master him.’ 	 Ne fai mai a nisi tino me ‘e ‵tau mo se tagata o ati aka fua a faifaiga masani kolā e fiafia a ia ke pule atu ki a ia.’


6 Christian shepherds need to imitate “the fine shepherd,” Jesus. 	 6 E ‵tau o fakaakoako a tausi mamoe Kelisiano ki “te tausi mamoe ‵lei,” ko Iesu.


(Psalm 104:14, 15) Wine and other alcoholic beverages, like vegetation, bread, and oil, are fine provisions from God. 	 (Salamo 104:14, 15) A uaina mo meainu ma‵losi e pelā eiloa mo lakau, falaoa, mo te sinu ne meaalofa ‵lei katoa mai te Atua.


I became a regular pioneer in 1953. 	 Ne fai au mo paenia tumau i te 1953.


(Luke 11:3) But that counsel does not mean that our material provisions should dominate our thinking. 	 (Luka 11:3) Kae sē fakauiga ei me ‵tau o pule ne ‵tou manakoga faka-te-foitino a ‵tou mafaufau.


6 The apostle Peter also had counsel for married couples, and his words to husbands were especially pointed. 	 6 E isi foki ne pati polopoloki a te apositolo ko Petelu mō taki tauavaga, kae ne faka‵mafa eiloa ana pati ki tāgata a‵vaga.


David offered to make Barzillai a part of his royal court. 	 Ne ofo atu a Tavita ke aofia a Pasilai i tena kau ga‵lue i te palesi.


(1 Timothy 3:5, 12) Commenting on this matter, some years ago this journal made the following statement: “In accordance with Biblical requirements, it can be said that ‘shepherding begins at home.’ 	 (1 Timoteo 3:5, 12) E uiga ki te mataupu tenei, ne taku mai i te mekesini tenei i nāi tausaga ko ‵teka te fakamatalaga tenei: “E ‵tusa mo manakoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu, e mafai o fai atu me i te ‘tausi atu e pelā me se tausi mamoe e kamata eiloa i te kāiga.’


• How do our works of faith help us to evaluate what we are? 	 • E fesoasoani mai pefea ‵tou galuega kolā e fai i te fakatuanaki ke iloa ei ne tatou ‵tou tulaga tonu?


How do we know that Jehovah is fully aware of the adversities that his people suffer? 	 E iloa pefea ne tatou me iloa ‵lei ne Ieova a fakalavelave kolā e fe‵paki mo ana tino?


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8 In acknowledging the importance of Jehovah’s sovereignty, we are not belittling our salvation or our worth in his eyes. 	 8 A te fakatāua malosi ne tatou o te pulega sili a Ieova, e se fakafoliki ei ne tatou a te tāua o te ‵tou fakaolataga io me ko te ‵tou tāua i tena kilokiloga.


She was very impressed that we had done this using our new book.” 	 Ne fiafia malosi tou fafine me ko oti ne fai ne maua te mea tenā mai te fakaaogāga o te ‵tou tusi fou.”


“Leave your gift there in front of the altar, and go away,” said Jesus. 	 “Tuku la tau taulaga i tafa o te fata faitaulaga, kae fano,” ko pati a Iesu.


Because by doing so, we are submitting ourselves to Jehovah’s molding.—Ps. 1:2; Acts 17:11; Heb. 10:24, 25. 	 Me kafai e fai penā, ko talia ne tatou a te ‵fuliga a Ieova.—Sala. 1:2; Galu. 17:11; Epe. 10:24, 25.


(2 Corinthians 11:23-27; 12:7) But he discovered that in God’s strength he could keep going. 	 (2 Kolinito 11:23-27; 12:7) Kae ne iloa ne ia me ne mafai ne ia o tumau ona ko te malosi o te Atua.


(Jonah 3:4) The unexpected outcome of his preaching work causes Jonah to become “hot with anger.” 	 (Iona 3:4) A te ikuga seki fakamoemoegina o tena galuega talai ne fai ei a Iona ke “ita” malosi.


The elders take the lead in the congregation. 	 E fai ne toeaina a te fakatakitakiga i te fakapotopotoga.


4 Not all who want to make decisions for us mean us harm. 	 4 E se ko tino katoa kolā e ma‵nako ke fai ne latou a filifiliga mō tatou e fia fakalogo‵mae mai.


Only after some time has passed is the baby brought out into public view and ceremonially given a name. 	 E fatoā ‵kilo atu a tino ki te pepe tenā i te taimi e fakamanuia ei tena fakaigoaga.


From 1918 until 1925, the talk “Millions Now Living Will Never Die,” which explained the hope of everlasting life on earth, was presented by Jehovah’s servants in over 30 languages worldwide. 	 Mai te 1918 ke oko ki te 1925, ne fakalogo‵logo a tavini a Ieova i ‵gana e sili atu i te 30 i te lalolagi kātoa ki te lauga ko te “E Lau i Miliona a Tino e Ola Nei ka se Toe ‵Mate,” telā e fakamatala mai i ei a te fakamoemoega ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i te lalolagi.


A Witness will view the making of each decision as if he were a driver approaching a busy intersection. 	 Ka onoono faka‵lei eiloa se Molimau ki ana fakaikuga e pelā eiloa mo se tino fakateletele telā e tele atu i se magā auala telā e ‵fonu i mea fakateletele.


These were not “the wise and intellectual ones” from whom Jesus said that knowledge was to be hidden. 	 A latou konei e se ko “tino ‵poto mo tino mai a‵koga ma‵luga” kolā ne fai mai ei a Iesu me e ‵funa mai i ei a te iloaga.


4, 5. (a) Who have played a significant role in spreading the good news? (b) What did some branch offices say about those from abroad who serve in the branch territory? 	 4, 5. (a) Ko oi a tino kolā ne tāua ‵ki olotou tusaga ne fai i te fakasalalauatuga o te tala ‵lei? (e) Ne a pati a nisi ofisa lagolago e uiga ki tino mai nisi fenua kolā e ga‵lue i olotou koga talai?


Do I always strive to fit in with my secular associates, whether at school or at work, or do I remain firm for Bible principles, even speaking up when appropriate?’ 	 E mata, e taumafai faeloa au ke fakafiafia atu ki oku taugasoa, faitalia me i te akoga io me ko koga ga‵lue, io me e tumau au i te puke ‵mau ki akoakoga fakavae i te Tusi Tapu, ke oko foki eiloa ki te faipati ‵tonu atu māfai e ‵lei?’


13:11-24. Advice or a suggestion that seems questionable, even if it comes from a well-meaning fellow believer, should be measured against the sound guidance of God’s Word.—1 John 4:1. 	 13:11-24. Kafai e fakalotolotolua koe e uiga ki se fautuaga io me se manatu fesoasoani mai se tino, ke oko foki eiloa ki taina tali‵tonu, e ‵tau o fua aka te mea tenā ki fakatakitakiga ‵lei katoatoa i te Muna a te Atua.—1 Ioane 4:1.


As they do so, they too will come to know Jehovah in the roles of a wise and trusted Counselor, Protector, and generous Provider of all their needs.—Ps. 55:22; 63:7; Prov. 3:5, 6. 	 Kafai e fai penā, ka iloa foki ne latou a Ieova e pelā me se Tino poto kae fakatuagagina telā e fakatonutonu, e puipui kae tuku mai ne ia mo te kaimalie a mea katoa kolā e ma‵nako latou ki ei.—Salamo 55:22; 63:7; Faataoto 3:5, 6.


I was given more responsibility in the congregation, and I built up a theocratic library. 	 Ne tuku mai ki a au a tiute e uke i te fakapotopotoga, kae ne faite ne au se fatatusi e tausi ei ‵tou tusi.


(Luke 10:21; John 8:32) This was the case with two of Jesus’ disciples. 	 (Luka 10:21; Ioane 8:32) Tenā foki loa te mea ne tupu ki soko e tokolua o Iesu.


What sacrifices did the apostle Paul make for the good news? 	 Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne te apositolo ko Paulo a te alofa sē fakapito mō te tala ‵lei?


Explain. 11 Does it really matter to Jehovah which choice you make? 	 11 E mata, e ‵pau fua ki a Ieova a te filifiliga telā e fai ne koe?


(Acts 14:23; 1 Timothy 4:14) In 1972 overseers and ministerial servants were appointed to serve, as such men did among the early Christians. 	 (Galuega 14:23; 1 Timoteo 4:14) I te 1972, ne ‵tofi aka a ovasia mo tavini fakafaifeau ke tavini atu, e pelā mo mea ne fai ne vaegā tāgata penā i Kelisiano i aso mua.


(Proverbs 3:32) At James 4:8, the Bible urges us: “Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.” 	 (Faataoto 3:32) E fakamalosi mai te Iakopo 4:8 ki a tatou, penei: “Fakapili‵pili atu koutou ki te Atua, ko fakapilipili mai ei a ia ki a koutou.”


Gideon captured and slew two Midianite kings; then he returned to his city, Ophrah, near the place where the fighting started. 	 Ne ‵po kae tamate ne Kitiona a tupu o Mitiana e tokolua; kae ne toe foki atu a ia ki tena fa‵kai ko Ofala, i tafa o te koga ne kamata ei te taua.


4 From childhood on, Jesus had the custom of listening to people and encouraging them to express their views. 	 4 Talu mai i tena folikiga, ne fakalogologo sāle eiloa a Iesu ki tino kae fakamalosi atu ki a latou ke fakaasi mai olotou kilokiloga.


It represented their subjection to Rome. 	 Me e fakaasi atu i ei a te lotou faka‵logo ki te pulega a te kau Loma.


(Heb. 13:5) Obedience to his inspired Word protects and fortifies us. 	 (Epelu 13:5) A te faka‵logo ki tena Muna fakaosofia e puipui kae fakamalosi ne ia tatou.


What wise course did David adopt, and what is one way that we can imitate him? 	 Se a te auala poto ne tautali atu ki ei a Tavita, kae se a te auala e tasi e mafai o fakaakoako atu ei tatou ki a ia?


In the midst of this violent world, we will “dwell in security,” experiencing the peace that comes from knowing that we have God’s approval.—Psalm 4:8; 29:11. 	 Ka ola eiloa tatou “mo te filemu” i loto i te lalolagi e ‵fonu i fakasauāga tenei, ona ko te iloa me ko maua ne tatou te taliaga a te Atua.—Salamo 4:8; 29:11.


7 What is involved in avoiding false teachers? 	 7 Ne a mea e aofia i te ‵kalo keatea mai faiakoga ‵loi?


Since the Babylonian scribes customarily counted the years of the Persian kings’ reign from Nisan (March/April) to Nisan, Artaxerxes’ first regnal year began in Nisan of 474 B.C.E. Hence, the 20th year of rulership mentioned at Nehemiah 2:1 began in Nisan of 455 B.C.E. The month of Chislev (November/December) mentioned at Nehemiah 1:1 logically was the Chislev of the preceding year—456 B.C.E. Nehemiah refers to that month as also falling in the 20th year of Artaxerxes’ reign. 	 Ona ko te mea e masani o lau ne tino ‵poto i Papelonia a te kamataga o pulega a tupu o Pelesia mai te masina o Nisani (Mati/Apelila) ki a Nisani i te suā tausaga, ne kamata ei te pulega fakatupu a Aletaseta i a Nisani 474 T.L.M. Telā la, a te 20 o tausaga o tena pulega telā e fakaasi mai i te Neemia 2:1, i te New World Translation, ne kamata mai eiloa i te 455 T.L.M. A te masina o Kisilevu (Novema/Tesema) telā e sae mai i te Neemia 1:1 ko te masina eiloa ko Kisilevu i te tausaga mai mua atu i ei—i te 456 T.L.M. Ne fakasino atu a Neemia ki te masina tenā e pelā me e aofia i te 20 o tausaga o te pulega a Aletaseta.


19 That close relationship is enhanced when we endure under adverse circumstances. 	 19 Ka fakamalosi aka te fesokotakiga tenā māfai e kufaki tatou mai lalo i tulaga faigata.


(Romans 16:3-5; Colossians 4:15; Philemon 2) This should be a source of encouragement to local congregations today that are quite small and that may even meet regularly in a private home. 	 (Loma 16:3-5; Kolose 4:15; Filemoni 2) A te mea tenei se fakamalosiga eiloa ki fakapotopotoga i aso nei kolā e mu‵tana a tino e aofia i ei kae koi maopoopo foki faeloa i fale o taina.


Let us never allow other pursuits and activities to interfere with the means that Jehovah uses to strengthen and encourage us. 	 Ke mo a eiloa e talia ne tatou a nisi manakoga kolā e kausaki tatou ki ei, ke fakalavelave mai ki auala kolā e fakaaoga ne Ieova ke fakamalosi aka ei tatou.


“Most people fear death and try to avoid thinking about it,” notes The World Book Encyclopedia. 	 “E tokouke a tino e ma‵taku i te mate kae taumafai ke sē mafau‵fau latou ki ei,” ko pati i The World Book Encyclopedia.


This is in harmony with God’s arrangement. 	 E fetaui eiloa te mea tenei mo te fakatokaga a te Atua.


Many “were stabbed to the heart.” 	 E tokouke i a latou ne “lagona ki olotou loto.”


HOW DID ABRAHAM BECOME JEHOVAH’S FRIEND? 	 NE FAI PEFEA A APELAAMO MO TAUGASOA O IEOVA?


SONGS: 61, 52 	 PESE: 61, 52


(Ex. 23:12) Yes, out of consideration for those under the Law, Jehovah lovingly arranged for a day of rest so that his people might “refresh themselves.” 	 (Esoto 23:12) Ao, ona ko tena atafai ki tino kolā e ‵nofo mai lalo i te Tulafono, ne fakatoka ne Ieova i se auala alofa se aso malōlō ko te mea ke mafai ne ana tino o “malō‵lo.”


Looking at the tree with longing led Eve to disobey God’s command. 	 Mai i te kilo atu ki te lakau mo te manako ki ei, ne takitaki atu ei a Eva ke se fakalogo ki te fakatonuga a te Atua.


1, 2. (a) What may cause us to ask: “How long”? (b) Why can we be encouraged by the examples of faithful servants in the past? 	 1, 2. (a) Se a te pogai e mafai o fai atu ne tatou se fesili penei: “Se a te leva”? (e) Kaia e mafai ei o fakamalosigina tatou ne fakaakoakoga a tavini fakamaoni i aso mua?


He had for many years been overseer of that department. 	 E uke tausaga ne fai ei tou tagata mo ovasia o te matagaluega tenā.


Untold multitudes, even many who at present are asleep in death, will receive everlasting blessings because of that superlative covenant. 	 Ka maua foki ne te vaitino tokouke, ke oko ki te fia o tino kolā ko oti ne ‵mate, a fakamanuiaga se-gata-mai ona ko te feagaiga sili tenā.


In this respect these Cretans were viewing as unclean what really was not. 	 I te faiga tenei e ‵kilo atu loa a tino Keleta ki nisi mea ‵ma e pelā me se ‵ma.


(Ephesians 4:23, 24) Paul puts it this way: “You were once darkness, but you are now light in connection with the Lord. 	 (Efeso 4:23, 24) Ne fakamatala mai penei ne Paulo: “A koutou ne ‵nofo muamua i te pouliga, kae nei ko ‵nofo koutou i te mainaga, i te mea ko oti koutou ne fai mo tino o te Aliki.


It opens the way to everlasting life for those who become reconciled to God. 	 E ‵tala mai i ei te auala ki te ola se-gata-mai mō latou kolā ko oti ne faka‵lei mo te Atua.


Once, he did this “early in the morning, while it was still dark.” 	 I te taimi e tasi, ne fai ne ia te mea tenā “i te vaveao o te suā aso.”


This will mark the beginning of the great day of Jehovah. 	 Ka fakamailoga ki te mea tenei a te kamataga o te aso lasi o Ieova.


My mother was initially reluctant to leave her Catholic traditions. 	 I te taimi muamua, ne seki manako toku mātua o tiakina a faifaiga masani a tena lotu Katolika.


14 Later, incited by Satan, David took a count of Israel’s fighting men. 	 14 Fakamuli ifo, ona ko fakamalosiga a Satani, ne lau ei ne Tavita a te kautau a Isalaelu.


(Matthew 4:1-11) The disciple James wrote: “Oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you.” 	 (Mataio 4:1-11) Ne tusi mai penei a te soko ko Iakopo: “‵Teke atu te Tiapolo, ko sola ei a ia keatea mai i a koutou.”


(1 Samuel 20:12-17) As the God-fearing parent of Mephibosheth and a loyal friend to David, Jonathan would not have taught his young son to aspire to royal power. How Would You Answer? 	 11. Se a te losiga ‵se ne fai atu ne Sipa e uiga ki a Mefiposeta, kae e iloa pefea ne tatou me ne loi a ia?


(Job 1:1–3:26) 	 (Iopu 1:1–3:26)


If he sees that developing, he can judiciously speak up and provide for variety, perhaps by drawing out the young ones or introducing a subject that invites varied comments. 	 Kafai e lavea ne ia te mea tenā, e mafai ne ia o faipati atu i se auala poto ke aofia a nisi tino i te sautalaga, kāti mai te ‵kami mai ne ia a talavou ke fai mai olotou tala, io me fakasae aka ne ia se isi mataupu ke sau‵tala ki ei.


Even after the Jews had killed his Son, how did Jehovah continue to show them long-suffering? 13 Even after the Jews had slain his Son, Jehovah continued to show them long-suffering for a period of three and a half more years, granting them the exclusive opportunity of being called to become a part of the spiritual seed of Abraham. 	 13 Ke oko foki eiloa ki te taimi mai tua ifo o te tamatega ne te kau Iutaia tena Tama, ne tumau eiloa a Ieova i te fakaasi atu o te kufaki ki a latou mō tausaga e tolu mo te āfa, mai te tukuatuga ki a latou o te avanoaga ke fai mo fai se vaega o te fanau faka-te-agaga o Apelaamo.


(Psalm 36:7) But how can we imitate the loving-kindness of Jehovah God? 	 (Salamo 36:7) Kae e mafai pefea ne tatou o fakaakoako atu ki te alofa tumau o Ieova?


This article considers the first collection. 	 E aofia i te mataupu tenei a te vaega muamua.


Who today make up Jehovah’s watchman class, or “lookout,” and what attitude have they had? 	 I aso nei ko oi e aofia i te potukau e pelā me ko te leoleo, io me ko te “tino tu” a Ieova, kae se a te lotou kilokiloga?


“JUST as courage imperils life, fear protects it,” observed Leonardo da Vinci. 	 “E PELĀ eiloa mo te loto toa e mafai o fai ei ke tu atu te ola i se tulaga fakamataku, e puipui ne te mataku a te ola,” ko pati a Leonardo da Vinci.


With more understanding than older men I behave, because I have observed your own orders. 	 E poto atu au i lo toeaina, me i a au e fakalogo ki au fakatonuga.


Some translations render it “coming,” “advent,” or “return,” all of which imply a momentary event in time. 	 E ‵fuli i nisi Tusi Tapu a te pati tenā ki te “oko mai,” “te taunu mai,” io me ko te “foki mai,” kolā e fakasino atu katoa ki se mea telā e tupu fakavave.


(Matt. 10:16-18) We carry on our work cautiously and refuse to betray them by divulging their names or other information to persecutors. 	 (Mataio 10:16-18) E fai eiloa ‵tou galuega mo te fakaeteete kae ita ma fakafiti latou mai te tuku atu o igoa io me ko nisi fakamatalaga ki tino kolā e fakasauā atu.


18 Similarly, the worldwide Christian congregation is God’s household, “a pillar and support of the truth.” 	 18 E penā foki loa i aso nei, a te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano i te lalolagi kātoa ko te kaukāiga o te Atua, “ko te pou mo te lagolago o te munatonu.”


(Matthew 4:3-7) Rather than being influenced by fear of man, true Christians are primarily concerned with pleasing Jehovah God and honoring him as the God of truth. 	 (Mataio 4:3-7) I lō te mataku ki tino, e ‵saga tonu atu faeloa a Kelisiano ‵tonu ki auala e fakafiafia atu ei ki a Ieova te Atua kae ke fakaasi atu te āva ki a ia e pelā me ko te Atua o te munatonu.


His wisdom and exceptional knowledge of the Scriptures were a positive influence on all of us, and he took a personal interest in each of us. 	 A tena poto mo tena iloa i te Tusi Tapu ne aoga malosi ki a matou, kae ne saga tonu mai a ia ki a matou taki tokotasi.


What About Christianity? 	 Se a te Kilokiloga a Tino ki te Lotu Kelisiano?


“Welcome One Another” 	 “Ke Talia ne Koutou te Suā Tino mo te Suā Tino”


In that sense we are slaves of sin, and the outcome is frustration, pain, suffering, and finally death. 	 I te auala tenā, ko fai tatou mo pologa o te agasala, kae e iku atu loa ki te masiasi, logo‵mae, kae mate atu fakamuli.


12. (a) How can imperfect humans become members of God’s family? (b) What steps must we take prior to baptism? 	 12. (a) E mafai pefea o fai a tino sē ‵lei katoatoa mo fai ne tino i te kāiga o te Atua? (e) Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai muamua ne tatou kae koi tuai o papatiso?


(Proverbs 2:1-6) Effort and self-discipline are required if we are to become skillful teachers of God’s Word, but such efforts bring rewards. 	 (Faataoto 2:1-6) E manakogina i ei a taumafaiga mo te loto pulea ke fai ei tatou mo fai ne faiakoga apo o te Muna a te Atua. Kae e uke a taui e maua mai i taumafaiga konā.


Instead, we decided to simplify our lives and continue together in the full-time service. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne fakaiku aka ne māua ke fakafaigofie te mā olaga kae ke tumau i te ga‵lue fakatasi i te taviniga tumau.


Still, can we learn a lesson from Hosea’s willingness to take on such an assignment? 	 Kae e mata, e isi se akoakoga tāua e maua ne tatou mai te loto fiafia o Hosea o fai te galuega tenā?


Today, there are thousands of denominations that are called Christian, yet they are divided by conflicting doctrines and differing views. 	 I aso nei, e lau i afe o potukau fakalotu e fai mai i a latou ne Kelisiano, kae e mavae‵vae latou ona ko olotou akoakoga mo kilokiloga ‵kese.


“Let us always offer to God a sacrifice of praise,” says the Bible, “that is, the fruit of lips which make public declaration to his name.” 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Ke avatu eiloa ne tatou a tavaega ki te Atua ke fai mo o‵tou taulaga ki a ia e alatu i a Iesu; ko tona uiga, ke ‵viki faeloa tatou ki tona igoa i o‵tou leo.”


Physical cleanliness would also preclude the use of tobacco in any form, overindulgence in drinking alcohol, and any form of drug abuse, which befoul and damage the body. 	 E se fakaaogā ne te tino telā e ‵mā i te feitu faka-te-foitino a te paka, e se inu malosi ki kava, io me e se fakaaogā ne latou a vailakau tapu kolā e fakalailai kae fakamasei foki i ei a te foitino.


Should not Jehovah’s worship and all that promotes it be our main concern and chief source of joy? 	 E mata, e se ko te tapuakiga ki a Ieova mo nisi mea aka tau te tapuakiga e fai mo fai te toe mea fakafiafia ki a tatou?


She put her faith in Jehovah. 	 Ne fakatuanaki eiloa tou fafine ki a Ieova.


12. (a) What did Jesus say about spiritual light? (b) How can we let our light shine? 	 12. (a) Ne a pati ne fai mai ne Iesu e uiga ki te mainaga faka-te-agaga? (e) E maina atu pefea te ‵tou mainaga?


4 We find many instances where Jehovah’s compassion must have been involved. 	 4 E maua ne tatou a fakaakoakoga e uke telā e aofia i ei te alofa atafai a Ieova.


3 If they were to enjoy all of this, however, Adam and Eve and their offspring would have to have a good relationship with God. 	 3 Ne ‵tau o ‵lei te va o latou mo te Atua ko te mea ke maua ne Atamu, Eva, mo lā fanau a mea katoa konā. Ne ‵tau o a‵lofa kae faka‵logo foki latou ki a Ieova.


He drove this point home when he warned that God “can destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.” 	 Ne fakamaina atu ne ia te manatu tenā i ana pati me i te Atua “e mafai ne ia o tamate te foitino mo te agaga i Kēna.”


“The world is passing away and so is its desire,” declares the Bible, “but he that does the will of God remains forever.” (1 John 2:17) Jesus gave his life to rescue from sin and death “everyone exercising faith in him.” 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu, penei: “A te lalolagi mo mea katoa i ei kolā e ma‵nako ki ei a tino e palele atu katoa; ka ko te tino telā e fai ne ia a te mea e loto ki ei a te Atua e ola ki te se gata mai.” (1 Ioane 2:17) Ne tuku atu ne Iesu tena ola ke fakasao ei “so se tino e fakatuanaki ki a ia” mai te agasala mo te mate.


16 The quality of love should also stand out in our ministry. 	 16 E ‵tau foki o fakaasi atu te uiga ko te alofa i te ‵tou galuega talai.


21 Faith and godly fear are not the only qualities that build courage; love can be an even greater force. 	 21 A te fakatuanaki mo te mataku ki te Atua e se ko uiga fua e lua kolā e ati aka ei te loto toa; e mafai o malosi atu foki a te alofa.


We are wise to shun them. 	 E ‵poto eiloa tatou māfai e ‵teke atu ki a latou.


RAHAB peered from her window as the light of dawn streamed onto the plain surrounding Jericho. 	 NE FATIOTIO ifo a Lahapa mai i tena famalama i te taimi ko kamata ei o maina mai te vaveao ki Ieliko kātoa.


Death was no longer master over Jesus. 	 Ne seki toe pule atu a te mate ki luga i a Iesu.


This leads to a complete turnabout—abandoning a selfish, worldly way of life and pursuing a course pleasing to God.—Acts 3:19. 	 E takitaki atu i ei tatou ke fai se ‵fuliga lasi—ke tiakina te olaga kaimanako o te lalolagi kae taumafai o ola i se olaga telā e fakafiafia atu ki te Atua.—Galuega 3:19.


The prophet Jonah was told to proclaim that the badness of that city had ‘come up before Jehovah.’ (Jonah 1:2) Including its suburbs, Nineveh was a large city, “with a walking distance of three days.” 	 (Iona 1:2) A Nineva se fa‵kai lasi ‵ki, e aofia i ei a fa‵kai fo‵liki i ona tafa, “telā e ‵tusa mo te tolu o aso e sasale ei koe i loto i ei.”


According to the Scriptures, they cry out: “Salvation we owe to our God, who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb [Jesus Christ].” 	 E ‵tusa mo pati i te Tusi Tapu, e ka‵laga mai latou penei: “A te ‵tou fakaolataga e maua mai i te Atua, telā e nofo i tona nofogaaliki; e maua foki te ‵tou fakaolataga i te Tamā Mamoe [ko Iesu Keliso]!”


How have God’s servants shown love? 	 Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne tavini a te Atua a te alofa?


If you occasionally suffer a mild bout of discouragement, you may find that you will feel better if you get some extra rest or a nourishing meal. 	 Kafai e loto vāivāi koe i nisi taimi, kāti ka ‵lei atu ou lagonaga māfai e malōlō faka‵lei koe io me e kai koe ki ne meakai ‵lei.


And if we continue to rely on God’s spirit, we will be able to ‘present ourselves approved to God’ now and throughout eternity.—2 Timothy 2:15. 	 Kae kafai e tumau eiloa tatou i te fakalago‵lago ki tena agaga, ka maua ei ne tatou ‘te fakamaoniga’ o te taliaga a te Atua i te taimi nei ke oko atu eiloa ki te se-gata-mai.—2 Timoteo 2:15.


Because this world changes so fast, such a list would be outdated soon after it was made. 	 Ona ko te ‵fuli vave o te lalolagi tenei, ko pili o sē aoga a te vaegā fakasologa tenā.


(Luke 8:8) What is the seed? 	 (Luka 8:8) Se a te fuaga?


The Bible teaches that all of God’s work is perfect; corruption comes from another source. 	 E akoako mai i te Tusi Tapu me e ‵lei katoatoa a mea ne faite ne te Atua; e māfua mai a mea ma‵sei mai i te suā tino.


In fact, Jehovah God invites us to talk to him. 	 E tonu, e ‵kami eiloa tatou ne Ieova te Atua ke fai‵pati atu ki a ia.


Often, I would cry out to God: ‘Why did you allow this to happen?’” 	 E masani o tagi sāle atu au ki te Atua, penei: ‘Kaia ne talia ei ne koe ke tupu te mea tenei?’ ”


He never allows his righteous ones “to totter”—he gives help and strength to endure.—Phil. 4:13. 	 E se talia lele eiloa ne ia ana tino amio‵tonu ke “takasese valevale”—e tuku atu ne ia ki a latou te fesoasoani mo te malosi ke mafai ne latou o kufaki.—Filipi 4:13.


We will consider three questions: What was God’s original purpose for the earth and mankind? 	 Ka sau‵tala nei tatou ki fesili e tolu: Se a te fuafuaga a te Atua i te kamataga e uiga ki te lalolagi mo tino?


[Picture on page 21] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 15]


One brother made strenuous efforts to break his habit of visiting pornographic sites on the Internet. 	 Ne taumafai malosi se taina o fakagata tena onoono sāle ki faifaiga fakatauavaga se ‵tau i te Itaneti.


(Isaiah 60:4) The worldwide Kingdom proclamation that began in 1919 drew in thousands of new ones to Jehovah’s service. 	 (Isaia 60:4) Ne fai ne te tala ‵lei o te Malo telā ne folafola atu i te lalolagi kātoa i te 1919, ke tosina atu te fia afe o tino ‵fou ki te galuega a Ieova.


Nevertheless, an elder spoke to Melisa about the wisdom of following Jehovah’s command to marry “only in the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 7:39; 2 Corinthians 6:14) “It was not easy for me to follow this advice,” Melisa admits. 	 Kae ne faipati atu se toeaina ki a Melisa e uiga ki te tāua o te tautali atu mo te poto ki fakatonuga a Ieova ke avaga fua ki “se tagata Kelisiano.” (1 Kolinito 7:39; 2 Kolinito 6:14) “Ne faigata ‵ki ki a au ke fakalogo ki pati fakatonutonu konei,” ko pati a Melisa.


After he had met with the elders from Ephesus for the last time, “they fell upon Paul’s neck and tenderly kissed him, because they were especially pained at the word he had spoken that they were going to behold his face no more.” 	 I te ‵toe taimi ne fetaui ei a ia mo toeaina mai i Efeso, “ne ‵sai atu latou ki a Paulo kae ‵tagi, kae sogi fakamavae atu ki a ia. Ko oko eiloa i te loto fanoa‵noa i pati a Paulo kolā ne fai atu ki a latou, me ka se toe matea eiloa ne latou a ia.”


As Jesus told the Jewish leaders: “The kingdom of God will be taken from you and be given to a nation producing its fruits.” 	 E pelā mo muna a Iesu ki takitaki Iutaia: “A te Malo o te Atua ka tapale keatea mai i a koutou kae tuku atu ki se fenua telā e ‵fua mai i ei a fuataga ‵lei.”


Like “ravenous wolves,” false teachers are out to devour trusting members of the congregation, destroying their faith and leading them away from the truth.—Matt. 7:15; 2 Tim. 2:18. 	 E pelā me ne “luko” fe‵kai, e salasala eiloa a faiakoga ‵loi ki taina tali‵tonu o te fakapotopotoga, ke fakamasei ne latou a te lotou fakatuanaki kae ‵taki keatea latou mai te munatonu.—Mataio 7:15; 2 Timoteo 2:18.


People like Adolf Hitler and Josef Stalin may have sinned, but the rest of us are victims of circumstance and maladjustment.”—The Wall Street Journal. 	 Kāti ne agasala a tino e pelā mo Adolf Hitler mo Josef Stalin, kae ko tatou katoa ko pokotia fua ona ko ikuga mo mea sē ‵lei a latou ne fai.”—The Wall Street Journal.


Furthermore, let all of us reflect on how we may contribute to a spirit of joy in our local congregation.* 	 E se gata i ei, ke na fakaasi atu ne tatou katoaa te auala e mafai ei o maua te agaga fiafia i loto i ‵tou fakapotopotoga.*


When the first faithful human, Abel, offered animal sacrifices to Jehovah, he met with divine approval. 	 I te taimi ne ofo atu ei ne te tagata fakamaoni muamua, ko Apelu, a taulaga manu ki a Ieova, ne talia eiloa ne te Atua mo te fiafia.


Their heritage was further enriched as they received through the prophets additional “sacred pronouncements of God.” 	 Ne momea aka te ‵gali o mea kolā ne maua ne latou me ne tuku atu “te muna a te Atua” ki a latou e alatu i te kau pelofeta.


13 Another of Satan’s snares is disguised occultism. No true Christian would deliberately dabble in Satanism or spiritism. 	 E seai se Kelisiano tonu e kau atu mo te iloa tonu ki faifaiga a Satani io me ko te faivailakau.


‘Well,’ you might say, ‘if God would speak to us from the heavens, we could easily come to an agreement!’ 	 Kāti ka fai mai koe, ‘Kafai e faipati mai te Atua ki a tatou mai te lagi, se mea faigofie fua ke faka‵lei aka te fakalavelave!’


What lesson do we learn from Jesus’ illustration of the two men who prayed at the temple? 	 Se a te akoakoga e tauloto ne tatou mai te tala fakatusa a Iesu e uiga ki te tokolua tāgata kolā ne ‵talo atu i te faletapu?


The nation of Israel regularly received warnings through God’s prophets. 	 Ne maua faeloa ne te fenua o Isalaelu a faka‵pulaga e auala i pelofeta a te Atua.


(Proverbs 23:20, 21) What results when such balanced advice is ignored? 	 (Faataoto 23:20, 21) Kafai e se ‵saga atu ki fakatakitakiga aogā penei, ne a mea e iku mai i ei?


Paul wrote: “He made known to us the sacred secret of his will. 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo: “Ne fakaasi mai foki ne ia ki a tatou a te fuafuaga ‵funa o tena loto.


King Solomon was confident of what? 	 Se a te mea ne talitonu katoatoa ki ei te Tupu ko Solomona?


Immediately after the rebellion in Eden, Jehovah God announced his purpose to restore mankind. 	 Mai tua malie eiloa o te ‵tekeatuga i Etena, ne faka‵pula atu ne Ieova te Atua tena fuafuaga ke toe fakafou a tino.


In that way, he made it possible for the little flock of his anointed brothers and for the other sheep to have a righteous standing before Jehovah. 	 I te auala tenā, ne mafai ei ne te lafu foliki telā ko ana taina fakaekegina e pelā foki mo nisi mamoe o maua ne latou se tulaga amiotonu i mua o Ieova.


(Hebrews 11:7) The ark would be unusual and quite visible. 	 (Epelu 11:7) Ne lasi ‵ki kae ne lavea atu foki te vaka tenā.


47:12—What do the fruitful trees represent? 	 47:12—Se a te mea e fakasino atu ki ei a lakau kolā e fua malosi mai?


“Be in subjection to your own husbands,” he wrote, “in order that, if any are not obedient to the word, they may be won without a word through the conduct of their wives, because of having been eyewitnesses of your chaste conduct together with deep respect.” (1 Pet. 3:1, 2) A wife may be able to win her husband over to true worship by being in subjection and showing deep respect for him, even if he treats her harshly. 	 “Ke faka‵logo koutou ki otou avaga,” ne tusi mai tou tagata, “ko te mea kafai e isi ne tino i a latou e se faka‵logo ki te muna, e mafai o tosina mai latou e aunoa mo se pati ona ko amioga a olotou avaga, me ko oti ne lavea ne latou otou amioga ‵ma mo te lasi o te otou āva.” (1 Petelu 3:1, 2) Kāti e mafai eiloa ne se fafine avaga o ‵futi mai tena avaga tagata ki te tapuakiga tonu e auala i te fakalogo mo te āva malosi ki a ia, māfai foki eiloa e fai masei a ia ne tou tagata.


It is also a time for sober reflection. 	 Se taimi foki o te ‵tagi fia‵fia.


In recent years, however, it has become clear that an adjustment needs to be made to this explanation. 	 Kae i tausaga fakamuli nei, ne momea aka te malamalama me e ‵tau o fai se fakamafuliga ki te fakamatalaga tenei.


For whom was preaching and teaching to have priority? 	 Ko oi e ‵tau o fakatāua ne latou te galuega talai mo te faiga o akoakoga?


Why can learning about Jesus be comforting to us? 	 Kaia e fai ei a te tauloto ki mea e uiga ki a Iesu mo fai se fakamafanafanaga ki a tatou?


Jesus knew that within hours he would die a slow and painful death. 	 Ne iloa ne Iesu i nāi itula fua mai mua ka mate ei a ia i se mate tigāina.


Nevertheless, many of us can relate to his feelings and can take comfort from his courageous example. 	 E tigā te feitu tenā, e mafai o oko mai ki te tokoukega o tatou ana lagonaga kae fakamafanafana mai a tena fakaakoakoga fakamalosi loto.


They cultivate a warm, close relationship with their fellow believers by taking time to show personal interest in them. 	 E ati aka ne latou se fesokotakiga gali kae ‵pili mo taina tali‵tonu mai te fakaavanoa o olotou taimi ke fakaasi atu te lotou amanaia ki a latou.


The psalmist exclaimed: “How many your works are, O Jehovah! 	 Ne fai mai penei te faisalamo mo te ofo: “Te Aliki [ko Ieova], ko oko eiloa te uke o mea ne fai ne koe!


We must do all we can to help others put their confidence in Jehovah before he brings an end to this system of things. 	 E ‵tau o fai ne tatou te ‵toe mea e mafai o fai ke fesoasoani atu ei ki nisi tino ke tali‵tonu ki a Ieova a koituai o aumai ne ia te gataga ki te olaga masei tenei.


That was the case when he liberated the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. 	 E tenei eiloa te mea ne tupu i te taimi ne fakasaoloto ei ne Ieova a tino Isalaelu mai te ‵nofo pologa i Aikupito.


In taking many wives, what was Solomon ignoring? 	 Se a te mea telā ne manatu māmā ki ei a Solomona i te faiga o ana avaga e tokouke?


The apostle knew that his fellow worshippers needed to realize that faith called for courageous action and endurance. 	 Ne fatoa iloa ne te apositolo me i ana taina tapuaki e ‵tau o iloa ne latou me e manakogina i te fakatuanaki a faifaiga loto ‵toa mo te kufaki.


They Offered Themselves Willingly—In the Philippines 	 Ne Ofo Atu a Latou Eiloa mo te Loto Fia‵fia i Filipaina


What will help us to bridle our tongue? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke fakaaoga faka‵lei ‵tou gutu?


MILLIONS of people today clearly understand the Scriptural basis for the hope of living forever in an earthly paradise. 	 E MALAMALAMA faka‵lei a te fia miliona o tino i aso nei i te fakamoemoega telā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi palataiso.


(Deuteronomy 30:19) Similarly today, we can choose. 	 (Teutelonome 30:19) E penā foki i aso nei, e mafai o fai ‵tou filifiliga.


6, 7. In Paul’s day, how did the social and religious conditions in Rome pose a challenge for Christians? 	 6, 7. I aso o Paulo, ne faigata pefea ki Kelisiano i Loma a tulaga o te olaga mo faifaiga fakalotu?


BY GIVING US PEACE: 	 MAI TE TUKU MAI O TE FILEMU KI A TATOU:


• What is goodness? 	 1. Se a te mea e fakamalosi mai ki a tatou ke ‵viki atu ei ki a Ieova ona ko tena aga‵lei? 2.


To help strengthen your resolve to do so, consider the national history of ancient Israel as well as instructive individual examples.—Romans 15:4. 	 Ko te mea ke fakamalosi aka ne koe tau fakaikuga ke fai penā, ke mafau‵fau ki tala fakasolopito o te kau Isalaelu i aso mua pelā foki loa mo fakaakoakoga katoa kolā ne tuku mai ke fakatonutonu i ei tatou taki tokotasi.—Loma 15:4.


(Judges 2:7; 2 Peter 1:16-19) If you have been associated with Jehovah’s organization for many years, you may recall the time when there were very few Kingdom proclaimers in your region or country or when the preaching work faced stiff opposition. 	 (Famasino 2:7; 2 Petelu 1:16-19) Kafai ko leva koe ne kau atu ki te fakapotopotoga a Ieova, kāti e masaua ne koe te taimi ne mu‵tana fua i ei a tino talai o te Malo i tou fa‵kai io me ko tou fenua io me ne ‵teke malosi atu foki ki te galuega talai i konā.


Nonetheless, it is possible for us to finish the race successfully. 	 Kae e mafai o fakaoti ne tatou te fakatau‵telega.


6 Another reason why the Lord’s Evening Meal was instituted was to remind us that by means of his death as a perfect, sinless human, Jesus ‘gave his soul a ransom in exchange for many.’ 	 6 A te suā pogai ne fai ei te ‵Kaiga a te Aliki i te Afiafi ne fai penei, ke fakamasaua mai i ei ki a tatou me ne tuku mai ne Iesu tena ‘ola mō tino e tokouke’ e auala i tena mate e pelā me se tino ‵lei katoatoa.


In some cultures, when getting to know another person, one of the first questions asked is, “What kind of work do you do?” 	 I nisi fenua, kafai e fia iloa ne koe se tino, tenei te fesili e masani o ‵sili atu, “Se a tau galuega?”


Days later, an officer came to my door and told me: “Corwin Robison, I have a warrant for your arrest.” 	 I nāi aso mai tua ifo, ne tu mai se ofisa e tokotasi ki toku mataloa kae fai mai: “Corwin Robison, tenei tau samani, a koe ka ave o ‵loka.”


“Who Has Come to Know the Mind of Jehovah?” 	 ‘Ko Oi E Iloa Ne Ia A Te Mafaufau O Ieova?’


If you decide to drink, have clearly in mind your personal limit, and do not exceed that limit. 	 Kafai ko tau fakaikuga ke inu koe, ke masaua faka‵lei la ne koe tou tapulā.


Various Bible scholars say that “the earth” mentioned in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and even in Psalm 37 is merely symbolic. 	 E fai mai a tino sukesuke kese‵kese ki te Tusi Tapu, me i “te lalolagi” telā ne taku mai i te Lauga a Iesu i luga i te Mauga mo te Salamo 37 se fakauigaga fua fakatusa.


If so, she was sadly mistaken. 	 Kafai ne penā loa, se mea fakafanoanoa me e se tonu tena manatu tenā.


2 In order to fulfill our commission to make disciples, we constantly seek to improve our ability to teach. 	 2 Ko te mea ke fakataunu te fakatonuga ne tuku mai ki a tatou ke fai a soko, e taumafai faeloa tatou ke momea aka te ‵tou atamai i te akoako atu.


According to Paul’s words at Ephesians 4:31, 32, how should we act? 	 E ‵tusa mo pati a Paulo i te Efeso 4:31, 32, ne a ‵tou mea e ‵tau o fai?


Are they prominent? 	 E mata, a latou ne tino ma‵luga?


Do I really trust in Jehovah to care for my needs?’ 	 E mata, e talitonu katoatoa au me ka tausi mai a Ieova ki oku manakoga?’


As Christians, we feel an obligation to preach the good news and to make disciples. 	 E pelā me ne Kelisiano, e lagona ne tatou te ‵tou tiute ke talai atu te tala ‵lei mo te faiga o soko.


What changed the condition of the young man? 	 Se a te mea ne ‵fuli ei te tulaga o te talavou tenā?


But then he spoke of “the subtler misery of waiting.” 	 Kae ne faipati a ia ki “te suā logo‵maega ona ko te fakatali.”


Preparation for the Future 	 Fakatokaga mō Aso Mai Mua


Similarly, if we love and fear Jehovah, we will obey his direction, and this will benefit us. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, kafai e a‵lofa kae ma‵taku tatou ki a Ieova, ka faka‵logo tatou ki ana fakatonuga, kae ka maua foki ne tatou a mea aogā mai i ei.


Like Martha, what joyful event are you looking forward to? 	 E pelā mo Maleta, ne a mea fakafia‵fia e olioli koe ki ei?


Yes, taking into consideration the dignity of children requires time and effort on the part of the parents, but the fruitage of doing so is worth all the sacrifices. 	 E tonu, e ‵tau o fakamāumāu ne mātua a taimi mo taumafaiga ke fakaasi atu ei te āva ki olotou tama‵liki, kae e aogā ‵ki eiloa so se mea faigata e ‵tau o fai i ei.


The Kingdom will bring an end to the entire wicked system of things in which we live.—Read Matthew 24:14, 21, 22. 	 Ka aumai ne te Malo a te gataga ki te fakanofonofoga masei kātoa tenei e ola tatou i ei.—Faitau te Mataio 24:14, 21, 22.


However, they are often unaware that it offers specific information that points to big changes soon to take place. 	 Kae e se iloa ne latou me e fakaasi mai i ei a fakamatalaga e uiga ki ‵fuliga ‵lasi kolā ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua.


20 What of the future? 	 20 Kae pefea la aso mai mua?


For example, chapter 12 discusses the subject “Living in a Way That Pleases God.” 	 E pelā mo te mataupu e 12 telā e faipati i ei ki te mataupu ko “Te Vaegā Olaga Telā e Fiafia ki ei te Atua.”


In some places, that was how things were in those days. 	 I nisi koga, tenā foki eiloa te mea ne tupu i taimi konā.


Such propaganda cunningly twists truth into falsehood and promotes lies as truth. 	 A vaegā tala ‵loi penei e ‵fuli fakakotua i ei te munatonu kae e taku atu a mea ‵loi e pelā me ne mea ‵tonu.


What will help us not to lose patience and become upset with our loved ones? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke kufaki kae sē ita ki ‵tou tino pele?


5 The apostle wrote that the older men were to ‘shepherd the flock of God in their care.’ 	 5 Ne tusi mai a te apositolo me e ‵tau mo toeaina o ‘tausi faka‵lei te lafu a te Atua.’


11 Many people pray because it makes them feel good, but they do not really believe that God hears their prayers. 	 11 E tokouke a tino e ‵talo atu ona me se mea gali ki a latou, kae e se tali‵tonu eiloa latou me e lagona ne te Atua a olotou ‵talo.


(Rev. 5:8) In ancient Israel, the incense that was regularly offered on Jehovah’s altar had to be carefully and precisely prepared. 	 (Fakaasiga 5:8) I Isalaelu i aso mua, a mea ma‵nogi kolā e ofo sale atu i luga o te fatafaitaulaga a Ieova, ne ‵tau eiloa o fakatoka faka‵lei e ‵tusa mo mea e manakogina ke fai.


Against his will, he was taken to Egypt. 	 Ne avatu eiloa tou tagata ki Aikupito faitalia me ne seki manako a ia ki ei.


14 What about the times when we come home tired after a long day’s work? 	 14 Kae e pefea la a taimi kolā e malōlō atu tatou ki te fale kae fi‵ta i te galuega i te aso kātoa?


Because you know that your cherished mate would not be the cause of such a wanton act of vandalism. 	 Me e iloa ne koe me e se ko tau avaga pele ne fai ne ia se faifaiga sauā kae fakamasei mea penā.


They rejected the guidance God had provided. 	 Ne ‵teke atu lāua ki te takitakiga ne tuku atu ne te Atua.


Whereas the Samaritans did not really know God, the Jews had been entrusted with Scriptural knowledge. 	 Ne seki iloa ‵lei ne te kau Samalia a te Atua, kae ne tuku atu ki te kau Iutaia a te iloaga e uiga ki te Tusi Tapu.


In spite of my best intentions, I find it very difficult to master my feelings and my desires. 	 Faitalia te ‵lei o oku fakamoemoega, ne faigata ‵ki eiloa ke manumalo au i oku lagonaga mo oku manakoga.


However, some translators have gone so far as to remove this name from their versions of the Bible. 	 Kae ko oti ne fakaaogā ‵se ne nisi tino ‵fuli tusi te saolotoga ke tapale keatea ne latou a te igoa tenā mai olotou Tusi Tapu.


What do you think the phrase “the wonderful works of God” includes? 	 Se a tau faka‵tau e uiga ki mea kolā e aofia i “mea ‵gali kolā e fai ne te Atua”?


Which Jerusalem is symbolized by the “burdensome stone” mentioned at Zechariah 12:3, and who represent it on earth? 	 Ko te Ielusalema fea e fakaata mai ne te “fatu ‵mafa” telā e faipati ki ei te Sakalia 12:3, kae ko oi ana sui i te lalolagi?


It was noted that when an accident causes injury or damage, people often hesitate to extend an apology lest it be construed in court as an admission of guilt. 	 Ne lavea atu me kafai e pakia se tino i se fakalavelave tupu fakafuasei io me e isi ne mea ne fakama‵sei i ei, e faigata sāle ki tino ke fakatoese atu me kafai e fai penā e mafau‵fau latou me kafai ko ‵tu atu latou i mua o te fono ko ‵losi atu ei me i a ia e ‵se.


Yet, in preparation for several recent weddings in southern Africa, Christian youths who were chosen to form part of the bridal party spent long hours practicing complicated dance steps. 	 Kae i te taimi ne fakatoka ei a fakaipoipoga kolā ne fai fakamuli nei i Afelika ki saute, a talavou Kelisiano kolā ne filifili e pelā me ne soa mō te fakaipoipoga ne fakamāumāu ne latou te fia o itula i te taulotoga ki siva faigata.


All the explanations offered to help Osman understand the hellfire doctrine failed to put him at ease. 	 Ne seki lotomalie eiloa a Usimani ki fakamatalaga kolā ne maua ne ia e uiga ki te akoakoga ki te afi i seoli.


The remark came from a well-meaning family friend, but Bebe found it more cutting than comforting. 	 Ne fai atu eiloa a pati konā ne se taugasoa o te kāiga mo te loto ‵lei, kae ne fakalogo‵mae malosi atu ki a Bebe i lō te fakamafanafana atu.


He is not like a chameleon, which changes colors to fit its surroundings. 	 E se fai a ia pelā mo te manu ko te pili telā e fulifuli faeloa tena ‵lanu ke ‵pau mo te koga e nofo a ia i ei.


And how honored they are to take the lead as Witnesses of Jehovah on earth in these last days! 	 Kae ko tafaga la te tauliaga ko maua ne latou ke fai pelā me ne tino kolā e takitaki ei a Molimau a Ieova i te lalolagi i aso fakaoti konei!


SHOULD OTHERS MAKE DECISIONS FOR US? 	 E MATA, E ‵TAU O FAI NE NISI TINO A FAKAIKUGA MŌ TATOU?


The account relating the beginning of Christianity is more explicit about the reasons why Jesus’ disciples abandoned their ancestors’ religion. 	 Ona ko te māea o te tala e uiga ki te taimi ne kamata ei a te lotu Kelisiano, ko maina nei tatou i te pogai ne tiakina ei ne soko o Iesu te lotu a olotou tupuga.


In the pursuit of power and profit, many feel no qualms about cutting corners and trampling on moral principles. 	 I te kausaki atu ki pulega mo te mauaga o mea, e ‵lei faeloa a lagonaga o tino e tokouke māfai ko se tau‵tali atu latou io me e fakasēaogā fua a tulafono e uiga ki amioga ‵mā.


Jesus was given the kingship in 1914. 	 Ne fai a Iesu mo fai te tupu i te 1914.


He wants us to become “heated up only to do evil,” but God’s spirit helps us to “let anger alone and leave rage.” 	 E manako a ia ke “kaitaua [tatou]; me e ‵taki fua ne ia koe ki fakalavelave” kae fakamalosi mai te agaga o te Atua ke “sa manavase io me kaitaua.”


He even said of Jehovah: “I am not going to make mention of him, and I shall speak no more in his name.” 	 Ne fai atu eiloa a ia penei e uiga ki a Ieova: “Ka fakapuli ne au a te Aliki kae se toe faipati i tena igoa.”


I’m still working in the far corners of the field!” 	 Me koi galue au i koga ‵mao i te galuega talai!”


What was the setting for the account at Mark 6:30-34? 	 Ko te taimi fea mo te koga fea ne ‵tupu ei a mea kolā ne tusi i te Maleko 6:30-34?


Recently, Jumpei and Nao also attended the School for Kingdom Evangelizers. 	 Ne ‵kau atu foki a Jumpei mo Nao fakamuli nei ki te Akoga mō Tino Talai o te Malo.


SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH CHRIST’S BROTHERS 	 GA‵LUE TUAUMA KI TUAUMA MO TAINA O KELISO


The motive? 	 Se a te manakoga o temoni?


Why does he foment the persecution of Christians? 	 Kaia e fakamalosi aka ei ne ia te fakasauāga o Kelisiano?


(John 3:16, 36) The apostle Paul explained: “God recommends his own love to us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 	 (Ioane 3:16, 36) Ne fakamatala mai a te apositolo ko Paulo, penei: “Ka ko te Atua ne fakaasi mai ne ia ki a tatou a tona alofa, i te taimi koi fai ei tatou mo tino agasala; me ne mate a Iesu mō tatou!