Walking in the ways of the world will only distance us from Jehovah. 	 A te tautali atu ki auala o te lalolagi ka faka‵mao fua i ei tatou mai i a Ieova.


“We Want to Go With You” 	 “Matou e Ma‵nako o Olo Fakatasi mo Koutou”


Yet, Satan wants us to think as he does—that we do not need Jehovah. 	 Kae ko Satani e manako ke mafau‵fau tatou me i a tatou e se ma‵nako ki a Ieova.


17 We need courage to be loyal to Jehovah. 	 17 E ‵tau o maua ne tatou a te loto malosi ke fakamaoni ki a Ieova.


Ironically, the matter involved food—material food. 	 Ne aofia i te kinauga tenei a meakai—ko meakai faka-te-foitino.


• How has Jehovah shown himself to be an appreciative God? 	 • Ne fakaasi mai pefea ne Ieova i a ia se Atua loto fakafetai?


Benefit Fully From Jehovah’s Provisions 	 Ke Maua Katoatoa a Mea Aoga Mai Fakatokaga a Ieova


If an able-bodied man dies can he live again? . . . 	 Kafai e mate se tagata, e mata e mafai o toe ola mai? . . .


9. (a) In what did Abel put faith, and how did he express it? (b) What did Abel’s offering accomplish? 	 9. (a) Se a te mea telā ne fakatuanaki ki ei a Apelu, kae ne fakaasi atu pefea ne ia te mea tenā? (e) Ne aogā pefea te taulaga a Apelu?


Death—A Dreadful Reality! 	 Te Mate—Se Mea Fakamataku ‵Ki!


(Job 1:9-11; 2:4; Rev. 12:10) If Jehovah prevented us from facing certain trials because he deemed them to be more than we could bear, would that not add weight to Satan’s charge that we serve God out of self-interest? 	 (Iopu 1:9-11; 2:4; Fa. 12:10) Kāfai e puipui ne Ieova tatou mai fakalavelave me mafaufau a ia me ko tō lasi ko se mafai ne tatou fa‵ki, e mata ka se fakamalosigina a te mea tenā a te lo‵siga ‵se a Satani i a tatou e tavini atu ki te Atua ona me mafau‵fau fua tatou kia tatou eiloa?


This requires developing the “art of teaching.” (2 Tim. 4:2) By arranging to share in the ministry with those who are experienced in this work, you will be able to learn from their teaching methods, as Timothy learned from working with Paul. 	 E manakogina i te mea tenei a te atiakaga o te atamai i te “akoako atu.” (2 Timoteo 4:2) Mai i te kau atu ki te galuega talai fakatasi mo tino kolā e atamai i te galuega tenei, ka mafai ei koe o tauloto mai i auala e akoako atu ei latou, e pelā mo Timoteo telā ne tauloto mai i te ga‵lue fakatasi mo Paulo.


(Eph. 4:30) You really owe it to God, to your parents, and to yourself to confess any wrongdoing. 	 (Efeso 4:30) E maua eiloa ne koe te tiute ki te Atua, ki ou mātua, mo koe foki eiloa ke fakaasi ‵tonu atu so se mea ‵se.


(Prov. 13:10) We will rejoice with them when they receive privileges. 	 (Faata. 13:10) Ka fia‵fia fakatasi tatou māfai ko maua ne latou a tauliaga.


But those who serve unselfishly, being more concerned with what they can give than with what they hope to receive, find happiness indeed. 	 Kae ko latou kolā e tavini atu e aunoa mo uiga kaiū, kolā e mafaufau ‵mafa ki mea e uke e mafai o tuku atu ne latou i lō mea kolā e fakamoe‵moe latou ke maua mai, e maua ne latou te fiafia tonu.


Since the instrument for accomplishing this is the Messianic Kingdom, we pray for the Kingdom to come to destroy all imperfect human kingdoms, or governments, and to ensure that God’s will takes place fully as in heaven also upon earth. 	 Me i te Malo o te Atua ko te mea faigaluega telā ka fakataunu ne ia te mea tenei, e ‵talo atu loa tatou ke na oko mai ke fakaseai atu a malo sē ‵lei katoatoa o tāgata, ko te mea ke fai a mea katoa kolā e loto ki ei te Atua i te lagi e pelā foki mo te lalolagi.


A Child Has Been Born to Us 	 Ko Fanau Mai se Tamaliki ki a Tatou


How can we identify modern-day Absaloms and guard ourselves against them? 	 E mafai pefea o iloa ne tatou a tino pelā mo Apisaloma i aso nei kae puipui tatou mai i a latou?


1:15; 2:1, 11, 31; 3:14—What is “the day of Jehovah”? 	 1:15; 2:1, 11, 31; 3:14—Se a ‘te aso o Ieova’?


11 Prayer offers you the opportunity to do more than simply ask Jehovah for help. 	 11 A te ‵talo se avanoaga ke fai ne koe a mea e uke atu i lō te akai atu fua ki a Ieova mō se fesoasoani.


Amid thunder and lightning and the loud sound of a horn, Mount Sinai smoked and trembled. 	 Ne pa‵pa a fatili, ne ‵lapa a uila, ne tagi malosi te leo o te pu, ne fakapouli te Mauga o Sinai ne te au kae ne galulu foki te mauga.


How unwise it would be to use such sites without reading that material!* It would be like taking a powerful medicine without reading the warning label on the bottle. 	 Se mea valea ke fakaaoga a vaegā fakatuātusi penā e aunoa mo te faitau ki tusi!* E ‵pau eiloa a te mea tenā mo te inu ki se vailakau malosi e aunoa mo te faitau ki te faka‵pulaga i te tua o te fagu.


(Ephesians 6:18) Yes, praying intensely for Jehovah’s protection is, indeed, essential for those who want to be set free from demon attacks today. 	 (Efeso 6:18) E tonu, a te ‵talo faeloa mō te puipuiga a Ieova, se mea tāua ‵ki ki tino kolā e fia saoloto mai temoni i aso nei.


(Exodus 12:14) The Passover was held only once a year, on the 14th day of the Jewish month Nisan. 	 (Esoto 12:14) I te kalena o te kau Iutaia, ne fakamanatu te Paseka fakatasi fua i te tausaga i te po 14 o Nisani.


(Ecclesiastes 7:7) Many act this way because they live and work in an environment where rough speech is common. 	 (Failauga 7:7) E fai penei a tino e tokouke ona ko te mea e ‵nofo kae ga‵lue foki latou i koga kolā e lauiloa ei te faiga o pati ma‵sei.


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Let us take a look at the experiences of some who have followed such counsel and successfully handled financial challenges. 	 Ke na onoono nei tatou ki tala o nisi tino kolā ne tau‵tali i vaegā fakatakitakiga konei kae ne mafai o fakafesagai atu ki fakalavelave i mea tau tupe mo te manuia.


“Habits are destiny,” wrote one philosopher. 	 Ne tusi mai penei se tagata poto e tokotasi: “A faifaiga masani ne mea kolā ko oti ne fakaiku aka kae e se mafai o ‵fuli.”


Second, the execution of divine judgment upon the apostate kingdom of Israel makes it certain that God will bring destruction upon Christendom, the most reprehensible part of “Babylon the Great,” the world empire of false religion.—Revelation 18:2. 	 A te lua, e fakamaoni mai i te fakamasinoga a te Atua ki te malo aposetate o Isalaelu me ka fakaseai ne te Atua a Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se, ko te toe vaega matagā o “Papelonia takutakua,” ko te emupaea o lotu ‵se i te lalolagi kātoa.—Fakaasiga 18:2.


(Job 14:1) For instance, suppose we do not know how to deal with a certain trial. 	 (Iopu 14:1) Kae e a māfai ko se iloa ne tatou o faka‵lei aka se fakalavelave?


(Ps. 49:7) In his great love, however, “Jehovah himself has caused the error of us all to meet up with that one,” his dear Son and chosen Servant. 	 (Salamo 49:7) Kae ona ko te lasi o tena alofa, “Ne tuku atu ne [Ieova] te fakasalaga ki a ia,” tena Tama pele kae ko tena Tavini filifilia, “ko te fakasalaga telā ne ‵tau o pakū ki luga i a tatou.”


(Amos 5:15) This helps them to battle against their inborn sinful inclinations.—Genesis 8:21; Romans 7:21-25. 	 (Amosa 5:15) Ka fesoasoani atu te mea tenei ke ‵teke malosi atu latou ki olotou manakoga agasala kolā ne fa‵nau mai eiloa mo latou.—Kenese 8:21; Loma 7:21-25.


How did God come to be viewed as “awful and distant”? 	 Kaia ne ‵kilo atu ei ki te Atua e pelā me se Atua “fakamataku kae ‵mao”?


Did the First Christians Use God’s Name? 	 [Ata i te itulau e 6]


16 In one instance, a knife-wielding husband confronted his wife, hurling bitter accusations at her as she approached the Kingdom Hall. 	 16 I te taimi e tasi, ne fakaagaga eiloa ne se tagata mo te kaitaua se naifi ki tena avaga kae lau atu a pati ma‵sei a ko pili atu fua ki te Kingdom Hall.


In Beroea, his listeners “received the word with the greatest eagerness of mind, carefully examining the Scriptures daily.” 	 Ne fakalogo‵logo eiloa a tino i Pelea kae ne “ala olotou mafaufau, kae talia gofie ne latou a te talaiga . . . kae sukesuke malosi foki latou ki te muna mai i te Tusi Tapu.”


Man is “a living soul” formed out of “dust from the ground.” 	 A te tagata (soul) se ‘tino ola’ telā ne faite “mai i te laukele.”


From Bangladesh to the United States, no matter how well-off some may be, there are those who struggle to have enough to eat or to have a roof over their head. 	 Mai Bangladesh ke oko ki te Iunaite Sitete, faitalia me pefea te mau‵mea o nisi tino i ei, e isi eiloa ne tino kolā e faigata ke maua ne meakai mo ‵kai io me se fale ke ‵nofo i ei.


21 For a genuine Christian, displaying kindness is especially important. 	 21 E tāua ‵ki eiloa te fakaasiatuga o te alofa atafai ki se Kelisiano tonu.


As they recount their afflictions, they petition: “O Jehovah, to time indefinite you will sit. 	 I te taimi ne fakamatala ei ne latou olotou puapuagā, ne fakatagi mai latou: “A koe ko te tupu ki te se gata mai, kae ka pule koe ki te se gata mai.


They hold back from becoming his dedicated, baptized servants. 	 E fakatalave latou mai te fai pelā me ne tavini tukugina atu kae papatiso.


12 Draw Close to God—A Fulfiller of Promises 	 TE ITULAU E 9 • PESE: 7, 106 MATI 8-14, 2010


(Psalm 51:10) How may we acquire a pure heart? 	 (Salamo 51:10) E mafai pefea o maua ne tatou se loto ‵mā?


After leaving school, he served in the army of South Africa’s former apartheid government. 	 Ko oti ne tiakina ne ia te akoga, kae ne galue a ia e pelā me se sotia i te malo mua o Afelika ki Saute telā ne fakasauā atu ki tino uli.


What a large number that was! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te lasi o te aofaki tenā!


Why do many thinking people credit God for earth’s wonders? 	 Kaia e tavae ei ne tino e tokouke a te Atua e uiga mō mea fakaofoofogina i te lalolagi?


They preached in a number of cities, including Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. 	 Ne talai atu laua i fa‵kai e uke e aofia i ei ko Anitioka, Ikonia mo Lusa.


Be determined to stick to Jehovah’s organization and loyally support the leadership he provides—no matter what imperfections may surface. 	 Taumafai o ‵piki ‵mau ki te fakapotopotoga a Ieova kae ‵lago atu mo te fakamaoni ki te takitakiga telā e tuku mai ne ia—faitalia a tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa kolā e mafai o ‵sae aka.


Cain’s worship, however, was not acceptable to God. There were seeds of wickedness growing deep within his heart. 	 Kae tiga te feitu tenā, ne seki talia eiloa ne te Atua a te tapuakiga a Kaino, me ne ‵toki ne ia i tena loto a mea ma‵sei.


(1 Corinthians 1:18-21; 2 Peter 3:3, 4) In fact, true faith is of immense value in strengthening your stand against such attacks. 	 (1 Kolinito 1:18-21; 2 Petelu 3:3, 4) E tonu, a te fakatuanaki tonu se matugā mea tāua eiloa ke fakamalosi aka i ei tatou ke mafai o ‵teke atu ki vaegā fakatauemuga penā.


14 Do you think that if you were perfect—that is, “undefiled, separated from the sinners,” as was Jesus—it would always be easy to obey your parents? 	 14 Kafai e mafaufau koe me i a koe e ‵lei katoatoa—ko tena uiga, ko ‘seai sou ‵se io me se agasala, kae ko oti foki ne fakamavae keatea mai tino agasala,” e pelā mo Iesu—e mata, ka faigofie ki a koe ke fakalogo ki ou mātua?


He displayed great generosity in coming to the earth for the benefit of imperfect mankind. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne ia a te lasi o tena kaimalie i tena vauga ki te lalolagi mō te ‵lei o tino agasala.


But surely Jehovah is pleased by our efforts to “put on the Lord Jesus Christ.”—Romans 13:14. 	 Kae e fiafia eiloa a Ieova ona ko ‵tou taumafaiga ‘ke fakaeke ki luga i a tatou a te Aliki ko Iesu Keliso.’—Loma 13:14.


Gone too will be those who stubbornly refuse to leave their wicked ways. 	 Kae ka ‵galo atu foki a tino kolā e se ma‵nako lele eiloa o tiakina olotou auala ma‵sei.


The whole situation seemed to be an infringement upon his right as her future husband. 	 Ne fakalavelave atu te mea tenei ki tena fai mo fai te avaga a Malia.


Your own good example will be a positive influence.—Luke 6:40. 	 Ka fai eiloa tau fakaakoakoga ‵lei mo fai se fakamalosiga ki a ia.—Luka 6:40.


He teaches us to benefit ourselves by becoming holy and clean in all our ways.—Isaiah 48:17; 1 Peter 1:15. 	 E akoako mai ne ia tatou ke maua a mea aogā mai te faiga ke tapu kae ke ‵mā foki ‵tou faifaiga.—Isaia 48:17; 1 Petelu 1:15.


(Matt. 13:27, 28) His answer may seem surprising. 	 (Mataio 13:27, 28) Kāti e foliga fakaofoofogia mai eiloa tena tali.


Young ones, please be extremely cautious lest you be harmed spiritually.—Psalm 119:101; Proverbs 22:3. 	 Talavou, fakamolemole ke na fakaeteete malosi koutou ke mo a eiloa e pa‵kia koutou i te feitu faka-te-agaga.—Salamo 119:101; Faataoto 22:3.


We will also see how their example can move us to do the same in our divided world. 	 Ka lavea foki ne tatou te auala e mafai o fakamalosi aka ne olotou fakaakoakoga ke fai foki tatou penā i te lalolagi nofo mavae‵vae tenei.


Now, if that was true of the perfect Son of God, would it not be true of us also? 	 Ia, kafai e tonu te mea tenā ki te Tama ‵lei katoatoa a te Atua, e a, e se tonu foki te mea tenā ki a tatou?


He refused to be influenced by the wicked ridiculers around him. 	 Ne seki talia ne ia a fakamalosiga a tino fakatauemu ma‵sei i ana tafa.


AN ATTACK from another planet? 	 SE TAUA mai se isi paneta?


He meant that the power of God can make up for our human weaknesses, provided we turn to Jehovah for strength. 	 E fakauiga a ia me e mafai o fesoasoani mai a te malosi o te Atua ki ‵tou vāivāiga, māfai e ‵fuli atu tatou ki a Ieova mō se fesoasoani.


Little did I realize that the so-called freedom I desired would lead me into the clutches of addiction. 	 E se iloa eiloa ne au me i te saolotoga telā ne manako malosi au ki ei ka takitaki atu ne ia au ke umiti malosi ki faifaiga sē ‵lei.


Will you do more to warn others? 	 E mata, ka fai ne koe a mea e uke atu o fakailoa atu ki nisi tino?


Comfort may also be needed because a person is a victim of discrimination or prejudice. 	 Kāti e manakogina foki ne nisi tino a te fakamafanafanaga ona ko te fakailoga tino.


To illustrate how practical the counsel from the Bible is, let us consider the case of Akinori, in Japan. 	 Ke fakamatala mai te auala e aoga ei a pati fakatonutonu i te Tusi Tapu, ke mafau‵fau tatou ki te tala o Akinori, i Tiapani.


Let us see how. 	 Ke onoono aka tatou me fai pefea.


See also Psalm 2:9 and Revelation 2:27. 	 Ke onoono foki ki te Salamo 2:9 mo te Fakaasiga 2:27.


How were the spiritual needs of the brothers met during the first world war? 	 Ne fakama‵lie aka pefea a manakoga o taina i te taimi o te Taua Muamua i te Lalolagi?


Such a situation can be very difficult to endure, but David’s reaction to injustice teaches us a lesson. 	 E mafai o faigatā ‵ki ke kufaki i se vaegā tulaga penā, kae ko te auala ne saga atu ei a Tavita ki faifaiga sē fakamaoni penā e tuku mai i ei se fakaakoakoga ‵lei mō tatou.


(Matt. 26:39) When presenting themselves for baptism, such new disciples confirm that they have disowned themselves and are determined to serve God with all their strength, means, and abilities. 	 (Mata. 26:39) I te taimi o te papatisoga, e fakamautinoa atu ne soko ‵fou me ko sē ola latou mō latou eiloa kae ko oti ne fakaiku aka ke tavini atu latou ki te Atua mo olotou malosi kātoa, kope mo olotou atamai.


Inherited imperfection and a tendency to be proud may motivate us to seek prominence, but humility will help us to yield.—Rom. 12:10. 	 E mafai o fakamalosi aka tatou ne te ‵tou tulaga se ‵lei katoatoa mo te uiga fakamatamata ke maua se tulaga takutakua, kae e fesoasoani mai te loto maulalo ke maua ne tatou te loto malamalama.—Loma 12:10.


Since we are fond of Jehovah’s written Word and apply what it says, we love our brothers. 	 Ona ko ‵tou fia‵fia tonu ki te Muna tusia a Ieova kae fakagalue ne tatou a mea i ei, e a‵lofa eiloa tatou ki ‵tou taina.


(Ex. 12:48, 49) For example, according to Bagster’s version of the Septuagint, Esther 8:17 reads: “Many of the Gentiles were circumcised, and became Jews.” 	 (Esoto 12:48, 49) E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e fai mai penei te ‵fuliga a Bagster i te Septuagint i te Eseta 8:17: “E tokouke a tino mai fenua fakaa‵tea ko oti ne pilitome, kae ne fai mo fai ne tino Iutaia.”


9 Having abandoned Jehovah, how did Jehoash and his wicked princely associates fare? 	 9 Ona ko te fulitua atu ki a Ieova, ne a mea ne ‵tupu ki a Ioasa mo ana taugasoa ma‵sei, ko takitaki o te fenua?


The prophet was to deliver a devastating judgment message to Jeroboam. 	 E ‵tau o fakaoko atu ne te pelofeta se fekau ‵mafa o te fakamasinoga ki a Ielopoamo.


12 At Judges 5:9, 10, we see a further contrast between the attitude of those who marched with Barak and that of those who did not. 	 12 I te Famasino 5:9, 10, e lavea ne tatou se ‵kesega tai lasi atu i te kilokiloga a tino kolā ne māti atu mo Palako mo tino kolā ne seki ‵kau atu ki ei.


Some gifts are eagerly anticipated, while others are completely unexpected. 	 E olioli eiloa tatou ke maua a nisi meaalofa, kae ko nisi meaalofa e maua eiloa e aunoa mo te fakamoemoe ki ei.


He did what was right and “searched for Jehovah with all his heart.” (2 Chron. 22:9) Still, he was not immune to the effect of bad associations. 	 Ne fai ne ia te mea tonu kae “ne ‵sala ki a Ieova mo tena loto kātoa.” (2 Nofo. 22:9, NW) Ne pokotia a ia i ikuga o taugasoa ma‵sei.


How are expenses covered? 	 Ne ‵togi pefea a fale konei?


THE Bible book of Second Kings takes up where the book of First Kings leaves off. 	 E FAKA‵SOKO mai i te tusi ko te Lua Tupu i te Tusi Tapu a tala fakasolopito o tino Isalaelu mo Iuta kolā ne kamata mai i te Muamua Tupu.


• What similarity between literal and spiritual growth did Jesus emphasize? 	 • Se a te mea tai ‵pau telā ne faka‵mafa mai ne Iesu i te va o te ‵tupuakaga o se lakau mo te ‵tupuakaga i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


The city was almost defenseless, and his fellow Jews were very discouraged. 	 Toeitiiti loa ko seai se puipuiga e maua ne te fa‵kai, kae ne loto vāivāi ‵ki ana taina Iutaia.


It is to our benefit to listen and obey. 	 Ka maua eiloa ne tatou a mea aogā mai te faka‵logo ki ei.


8 The letter of James was likely written shortly after the apostle Paul wrote his inspired description of faith. 	 8 Ne tusi a te tusi o Iakopo kāti mai tua malie fua o tusi ne te apositolo ko Paulo a tena tusi telā ne fakaosofia e uiga ki te fakamatalaga o te fakatuanaki.


Jesus told those present: “Keep your eyes open and guard against every sort of covetousness, because even when a person has an abundance his life does not result from the things he possesses.” 	 Ne fai atu a Iesu ki tino kolā ne ‵nofo i konā: “Ke matapula‵pula koutou, kae fakaeteete i te matakanokano, me i te olaga tonu o te tino e se fakavae i luga i te uke o ana mea!”


Moreover, peace, along with “love, joy, . . . long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness, self-control,” is the fruitage of God’s holy spirit. 	 E se gata i ei, e fai a te filemu, fakatasi mo “te alofa, te fiafia, . . . te kufaki, te mataalofa, te ‵lei te fakamaoni,” mo fai ne fuataga o te agaga tapu o te Atua.


Jehovah is aware of what we think of Christ’s “brothers.” 	 E iloa ne Ieova ‵tou mafaufauga e uiga ki “taina” o Keliso.


Regarding this, the apostle Paul wrote: “This is a proof of the righteous judgment of God, leading to your being counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are indeed suffering. 	 Ona ko te mea tenei, ne tusi mai a te apositolo ko Paulo, penei: “Tenei a te fakatalitonuga o te fakamasinoga amiotonu a te Atua, me i te taui o mea katoa konei, ko te tāua o koutou i tena Malo, telā ko ala ei o puapuagātia koutou.


Psalm 112:9 states: “He has distributed widely; he has given to the poor ones.” 	 E fai mai te Salamo 112:9: “A ia e kaimalie ki tino ma‵tiva.”


(Isaiah 26:1, 2) These are the exultant words of people who trusted in Jehovah. 	 (Isaia 26:1, 2) Konei eiloa a pati fia‵fia a tino kolā e tali‵tonu ki a Ieova.


CONSIDER two scenarios: A Christian woman notices that a younger sister seems preoccupied. 	 KE MAFAUFAU ki tala e lua konei: E lavea ne se fafine Kelisiano me e isi se mea e ‵mafa i te mafaufau o se tuagane talavou e tokotasi.


The revised wording has lexical and grammatical support. 	 Ne ‵fuli te pati e ‵tusa mo te ‵gana mo te tulafono i mea tau ‵gana.


But at Bethel you must no longer do any further prophesying, for it is the sanctuary of a king and it is the house of a kingdom.” 	 Sa toe ‵valo mai eiloa koe i konei i Peteli. A te mea nei ko te koga tapuaki o te tupu, ko te fale tapuaki o te fenua kātoa.”


They were divided according to the three families—the Gershonites, the Kohathites, and the Merarites—each with an assignment of work to do. 	 Ne vaevae aka latou ki kāiga e tolu—ko te kau Kelesona, Koate, mo Melali—kae ne tofu eiloa te kāiga mo te lotou galuega.


They direct the worldwide Kingdom-preaching work and the supplying of spiritual nourishment at the right time. 	 E takitaki ne latou te galuega ko te talaiatuga o te Malo i te lalolagi kātoa e pelā foki mo te tukuatuga o meakai faka-te-agaga i te taimi tonu.


But having the freedom to choose does not guarantee that a person will make the right choice. 	 Kae ko te mauaga o te saolotoga ke fai olotou filifiliga e se fakamautinoa aka ei me e ‵tonu eiloa olotou filifiliga ka fai.


He says: “I prayed as I entered the compound. 	 Ana muna: “Au ne ‵talo atu i te taimi ne ulu atu ei au ki te fale akoga.


The spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are God’s children.” 	 Ko te agaga eiloa tenā e molimau mai ki ‵tou agaga me i a tatou ko fanau a te Atua.”


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(Read Matthew 23:10.) 	 (Faitau te Mataio 23:10.)


Yet, when she was in her late teens, she started studying the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses and shortly thereafter decided to change her religion. 	 Kae i te taimi koi talavou ei a ia, ne kamata tena akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu mo Molimau a Ieova kae ne fakaiku fakamuli aka ne ia ke ‵fuli tena lotu.


Just as Jehovah had foretold, Cyrus set the stage for the Jews’ return to their homeland in 537 B.C.E. 	 E pelā mo te mea ne ‵valo mai ne Ieova, ne fakafaigofie ne Kulesa te ‵fokiatuga o te kau Iutaia ki te lotou fenua i te 537 T.L.M.


10 Peter wrote: “You are doing well in paying attention to [the prophetic word] as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day dawns and a daystar rises.” 	 10 Ne tusi mai Petelu penei: “Ka manuia otou galuega manafai e faka‵logo ki ei [te muna fakapelofeta], me e pela eiloa mo se moli e maina atu ki te koga pouli, ke oko ki te mafaga o te ata, mo te mainaga o te fetu ao e maina i otou loto.”


Be alert that you do not come to view baptism as little more than a coming-of-age custom that all young people follow sooner or later. 	 Ke fakaeteete ke mo a ma kilo atu koe ki te papatisoga e pelā me se tuu masani telā e ‵tau o tau‵tali ki ei a tama‵liki katoa.


Then, he quoted a second commandment similar to the first: “You must love your neighbor as yourself.” 	 Kae oti aka, ne siki atu ne ia te lua o tulafono telā e tai ‵pau mo te mea muamua: “E ‵tau mo koe o alofa ki tou tuakoi e pela eiloa mo koe ki a koe.”


(Matthew 10:28) Fear of men is shortsighted, Jesus explained, for men cannot destroy our future life prospects. 	 (Mataio 10:28) E fakamatala mai ne Iesu me i te mataku ki tino e fakaasi mai me e se mafaufau ‵mafa tatou ki aso mai mua me e se mafai ne tagata o fakaseai ne latou a te ‵tou fakamoemoega mō te ola i aso mai mua.


And how proud he was of that seat of false worship! 	 Kae ne pefea te fakamatamata o tou tagata i te laumua tenā o tapuakiga ‵se!


Make a Joyful Sound! 	 Ke Usu Fiafia Atu Koe!


The psalmist rightly said: “You are opening your hand and satisfying the [proper] desire of every living thing.” 	 E fai ‵tonu mai penei a te faisalamo: “E tuku ne koe ki ei a mea e lava mo latou, kae fakamalie ne koe olotou manako.”


Such a consideration is not difficult to arrange. 	 A te fakatokaga tenā e sē se mea faigata.


(Proverbs 13:20) Tell your friends about your determination to keep your use of alcohol under control. 	 (Faataoto 13:20) Fakaasi atu ki ou taugasoa a tau fakaikuga ke iloa ne koe o fakaaoga faka‵lei a te kava.


To learn more about how God will make the earth a paradise, see chapters 3 and 8 of the book What Does the Bible Really Teach? 	 Ke tauloto ki mea e uke atu e uiga ki te auala ka fai ei ne te Atua a te lalolagi mo fai se palataiso, ke onoono ki te mataupu e 3 mo te 8 o te tusi ko te Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu?


WHAT WILL HELP YOU TO ENDURE? 	 SE A TE MEA KA FESOASOANI MAI KE KUFAKI TATOU?


10, 11. (a) In addition to listening carefully, what must we do? (b) What else is involved in speaking the pure language? 	 10, 11. (a) I tafa o te fakalogologo faka‵lei, ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou? (e) Ne a nisi mea e aofia i te faipati ki te ‵gana ‵ma?


Elijah was one such prophet. 	 A Elia se tokotasi o pelofeta konā.


“I am the God of your father,” the voice declared, “the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.” 	 “Au ko te Atua o otou tupuga,” ko pati i te leo tenā, “ko te Atua o Apelaamo, Isaako, mo Iakopo.”


God has decreed that the good news of the Kingdom must be preached. 	 Ko oti ne fakatonu mai te Atua me e ‵tau o folafola atu te tala ‵lei o te Malo.


(1 Samuel 2:21b) And when they share the benefits of their Bible research with other members of the household, the spirituality of the family is further enhanced. 	 (1 Samuelu 2:21e) Kae i te taimi e fakaasi atu ei ne latou a mea aogā mai olotou sukesukega ki te Tusi Tapu ki nisi tino o te kāiga, e fakamalosi aka i ei te malosi faka-te-agaga o te kāiga.


When Brother Hughes tried to justify himself, Brother Rutherford sternly rebuked him. 	 I te taimi ne taumafai ei te taina ko Hughes o ‵pulu a ia, kae ne kote a ia ne te taina ko Rutherford.


All such rulers had one thing in common. 	 E tasi te mea e ‵pau ei a tino pule katoa konā.


Paul adds: “For [God] has said: ‘I will never leave you, and I will never abandon you.’ 	 Kae ne toe fai mai a Paulo: “Me ko oti ne fai mai a te [Atua]: ‘Ka se tiaki lele ne au koutou kae e se tuku tiaki lele ne au koutou.’


(Matt. 28:19, 20; Luke 4:43) During the Memorial season, we will have the opportunity to serve as an auxiliary pioneer and spend 30 or 50 hours in the preaching work. 	 (Mata. 28:19, 20; Luka 4:43) I te vaitau o te Fakamanatuga, ka maua ne tatou te avanoaga ke tavini atu pelā me se paenia lagolago kae ke galue mō se 30 ki te 50 itula i te galuega talai.


He examines us through the eyes of love. 	 E sukesuke ne ia tatou mo te alofa.


Kyle had an altercation with one of her workmates. 	 Ne kinau a Kyle mo se tino telā e ga‵lue mo ia.


The Bible states: “By this the love of God was made manifest in our case, because God sent forth his only-begotten Son into the world that we might gain life through him. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu, penei: “Tenei te auala ne fakaasi mai ei a te alofa o te Atua: ne uga mai ne ia tena Tama e tokotasi ki te lalolagi, ko te mea ke maua ne tatou a te ola e alatu i a ia.


(Isaiah 39:5, 6) A little over 100 years later, the prophecy comes true. 	 (Isaia 39:5, 6) Mai tua malie ifo eiloa o tausaga e 100 tupu, ne taunu mai i ei te valoaga tenā.


8, 9. (a) How does loyalty strengthen a marriage? (b) What are some specific ways in which a husband and wife can show loyalty? 	 8, 9. (a) E fakamalosi aka pefea ne te alofa fakamaoni se fakaipoipoga? (e) Ne a nisi auala mautinoa e mafai ei ne te tauavaga o fakatau fakaasi atu i a lāua eiloa a te alofa fakamaoni?


Paul had experienced extreme difficulties; yet, he demonstrated that he had “the peace of God.” 	 Ne fepaki eiloa a Paulo mo tulaga faiga‵ta; kae ne fakaasi atu ne ia me ne maua ne ia “te filemu o te Atua.”


Jonathan’s experience highlights a grim reality. 	 E faka‵mafa mai i te tala o Ionatana se tulaga fakafanoanoa.


Maturity means more than being able to give good talks from the platform or impressive answers during a meeting. 	 E uke atu a mea e aofia i te matua ‵lei i lō te mafai o fai a lauga ‵gali mai i te tulaga io me ko tali fakaofoofogia i se fakatasiga.


(Luke 11:7) On the contrary, Jesus stated: “Keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you.” 	 (Luka 11:7) E ‵kese mo te mea tenā, ne fai mai Iesu: “Akai atu, kae ka tuku mai ki a koutou; salasala atu, kae ka maua ne koutou; tukituki atu, kae ka ‵tala mai ki a koutou.”


Jesus proved his love for mankind by willingly carrying out God’s will. 	 Ne fakamaoni mai ne Iesu tena alofa ki tino mai te faiga mo te loto fiafia ne ia a te loto o te Atua.


The apostle Paul wrote: “All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight.” (2 Timothy 3:16) Paul’s words harmonize with those of Jesus, who said in prayer to God: “Your word is truth.” 	 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Paulo: “Me i Tusitusiga Tapu katoa ne aumai mai te Atua, kae aogā ki te akoakoga o te mea tonu, ki te polopoloki, ki te fakatonu o te mea ‵se.” (2 Timoteo 3:16) E ‵pau eiloa a pati a Paulo mo pati a Iesu kolā ne fai i tena ‵talo ki te Atua: ‘A tau muna ko te munatonu.’


(1 Sam. 1:13-17) If we are ever misjudged or misunderstood, let us remain loyal to Jehovah. 	 (1 Samu. 1:13-17) Tela la, kafai ko fakaasi mai ne latou a mafaufauga sē ‵tonu io me ko faifaiga sē ‵lei, kae e ‵tau eiloa mo tatou o tumau i te fakamaoni ki a Ieova.


For just as in Adam all are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive.”—1 Corinthians 15:20-22. 	 Me e pelā eiloa mo te ‵mate o tino katoa i a Atamu, e penā foki te ‵toe fakaola mai o tino katoa e auala i te Keliso.”—1 Kolinito 15:20-22.


The Role of Music After David’s Day 	 Te Tulaga o Pese Mai Tua Ifo i Aso o Tavita


(Proverbs 2:22) In fact, he will do more than that. 	 (Faataoto 2:22) A te ‵tonuga loa, ka sili atu ana mea e fai i lō te fakaseai atu fua o tino ma‵sei.


His loyalty to Jehovah and his respect for Saul’s position as anointed king of God’s people moved him to act this way. 	 Ona ko tena fakamaoni ki a Ieova mo tena amanaia ki te tulaga o Saulo e pelā me se tupu fakaekegina o tino o te Atua, ne fakamalosi atu ei ke fai tena ikuga tenā.


How should we view family opposition? 	 E ‵tau o pefea te ‵tou kilokiloga ki ‵tekemaiga mai kāiga?


(Matthew 21:5; Zechariah 9:9) The faithful prophet Daniel saw a vision in which Jehovah delegated ruling authority to his Son. 	 (Mataio 21:5; Sakalia 9:9) Ne lavea ne te pelofeta fakamaoni ko Tanielu se fakaasiga e uiga ki a Ieova e filifili ne ia tena Tama ke fai mo pule.


These two were put in the Paradise on earth called “the garden of Eden.” 	 Ne tuku atu a te tokolua konei ke ‵nofo i te Palataiso i te lalolagi telā e taku ko “te fatoaga o Etena.”


20 Jehovah takes note of our songs of praise. They are important to him. 	 20 E fakalogologo mai eiloa a Ieova ki ‵tou pese o tavaega.


(Galatians 6:1, 2) Our love for others will indeed help us to serve Jehovah without tiring out.—Psalm 133:1; John 13:35. 	 (Kalatia 6:1, 2) Ka fesoasoani mai eiloa a ‵tou a‵lofa ki nisi tino ke tavini atu tatou ki a Ieova e aunoa mo te ‵fiu.—Salamo 133:1; Ioane 13:35.


For example, some young people say that they have made a dedication to Jehovah but are not ready to get baptized. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e fai mai a nisi tama‵liki me ko oti ne fai olotou tukuatuga ki a Ieova kae e seki toka latou ke papatiso.


Love for Our Christian Brothers 	 Te Alofa ki ‵Tou Taina Kelisiano


(Read John 17:16.) 	 (Faitau te Ioane 17:16.)


(Philippians 4:2, 3) An overseer or another person may say something that seems rude, unkind, or not quite true. 	 (Filipi 4:2, 3) Kāti e fai atu ne se ovasia io me se isi tino se mea telā e fakaasi atu a te sē āva, te sē atafai, io me se mea sē tonu.


20 Of course, for various reasons, all Christians go through times when it seems difficult for them to maintain their Christian integrity. 	 20 Se mea tonu, me e uke ‵ki a pogai e fe‵paki ei a Kelisiano katoa mo mea faiga‵ta, telā ko ala ei o faigata ke fakatumau a te lotou fakamaoni faka-Kelisiano.


It is a very ancient book—older than most. 	 Se tusi taumua—ko leva atu i lō nisi tusi.


(Read James 1:13.) 	 (Faitau te Iakopo 1:13.)


Marco, Rosa, and Raymonde, all quoted in the first article of this series, carefully examined their beliefs by studying the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 A Marco, Rosa, mo Raymonde, kolā ne taku atu i te mataupu muamua i te fakasologa tenei, ne suke‵suke faka‵lei ne latou olotou talitonuga mai i te sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu fakatasi mo Molimau a Ieova.


The psalmist declared: “The law of Jehovah is perfect, bringing back the soul. 	 Ne fai atu penei te tino faisalamo: “E tonu katoatoa te tulafono a [Ieova], e maua mai i ei te malosi fou.


The younger son returned home after he quit his profligate life. 	 Ne foki atu te tamaliki foliki ki te fale mai tua o tena olaga sōna faivalevale.


CHALLENGE 3: YOU STRUGGLE TO TRUST YOUR NEW MATE BECAUSE YOUR FIRST SPOUSE WAS DISLOYAL. 	 TOFOTOFOGA 3: E TAUMAFAI KOE KE TALITONU KI TOU AVAGA FOU ONA KO TE SĒ FAKAMAONI O TOU AVAGA MUA.


After failing to have them cursed by the prophet Balaam, Satan used a more subtle strategy; he tried to disqualify them from being blessed by Jehovah. 	 I te taimi ne seki aogā ei a taumafaiga ke fakamalaia latou ne te pelofeta ko Palaamo, ne fakaaogā ne Satani se togafiti fai lēmū; ko te mea ke se maua ne latou te taliaga a Ieova.


That is why Jehovah, through his organization, encourages us to read the Bible regularly. 	 Tenā eiloa te pogai e fakamalosi mai ei a Ieova, e auala i tena fakapotopotoga, ke fai‵tau faeloa tatou ki te Tusi Tapu.


(Galatians 6:1) The Greek word translated “keeping watch” literally means “abstaining from sleep.” 	 (Kalatia 6:1) A te pati Eleni telā ne ‵fuli ki te “tausi” e fakauiga tonu ki te “tausi ke mo a ma to te moe.”


True, it is a challenge to remain clean. 	 E tonu, se mea faigata ke tumau tatou i te ‵ma.


After all, Satan goes about like “a roaring lion,” trying to devour us. 	 Me e sasale a Satani e pelā me se “leona fekai,” o taumafai ke kai ne ia tatou.


(Mark 13:10) That, of course, is the way it should be. 	 (Maleko 13:10) E tonu, tenā eiloa te mea e ‵tau o fai.


15 How privileged we are to have such an appreciative person as Jesus as our Leader! 	 15 Ko tafaga la te lasi o te ‵tou tauliaga ke fai se vaegā tino loto fakafetai penei mo Iesu mo fai te ‵tou Takitaki!


14 What about us? 	 14 Kae e pefea la tatou?


In the ministry?’ 	 I te galuega talai?’


Rather, our lives will be marked by God-given tranquillity. Do Not Grieve the Spirit 14. 	 I lō te fai penā, ka fakamailoga ‵tou olaga ne te filemu telā e tuku mai ne te Atua.


These may be on a table near the speaker. 	 Kāti e tuku a mea konei i se taipola e pili ki te failauga.


14 As spiritual shepherds, congregation elders can reinforce parents’ efforts by speaking positively about spiritual goals. 	 14 E pelā me ne tausi mamoe faka-te-agaga, e mafai ne toeaina i te fakapotopotoga o fakamalosi aka a taumafaiga a mātua mai te sau‵tala e uiga ki fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga.


What qualities will help you to assist someone who has strayed from the flock of God? 	 Ne a uiga ka fesoasoani atu i te fakamalosi aka o se tino ne galo mai te lafu a te Atua?


(Matthew 6:9) Since it was introduced by Jesus, it is often called the Lord’s Prayer, also known as the Our Father prayer.—Latin, Paternoster. 	 (Mataio 6:9) Ona ko te mea ne kamata ne Iesu, ne fakaigoa sāle a te ‵talo tenā e pelā me ko te ‵Talo a te Aliki.—Latin, Paternoster.


(Matthew 24:7, 8) The apostle Paul described this same period as “the last days,” saying that those days would be “critical times hard to deal with.” (2 Timothy 3:1) Does it seem to you that those prophecies describe events happening today? 	 (Mataio 24:7, 8) Ne fakamatala mai ne te apositolo ko Paulo a te vaitaimi foki eiloa tenei e pelā me ko “aso fakaoti,” kae ko aso konā ko “toe taimi faiga‵ta.” (2 Timoteo 3:1) E mata, e foliga atu ki a koe me e fakamatala mai i valoaga konā a mea kolā ko ‵tupu i aso nei?


What do we learn about Jehovah’s thinking from the way he dealt with Moses and with Abraham? 	 Ne a mea e tauloto ne tatou e uiga ki mafaufauga o Ieova mai i ana faifaiga ki a Mose mo Apelaamo?


(Prov. 15:1; 17:14; 2 Tim. 2:24) Your kindness may move such a person to react more positively the next time a Witness calls. 	 (Faataoto 15:1; 17:14; 2 Timoteo 2:24) E se taumate ka fakagasuesue aka se vaegā tino penā ne tou aga‵lei ke tai saga tonu mai i te suā taimi e asi atu ei se Molimau.


“Noah proceeded to do according to all that Jehovah had commanded him.” 	 “Ne fai eiloa ne Noa a mea katoa kolā ne fakatonu atu ne [Ieova] ke fai.”


(Deuteronomy 4:10; 9:10) The psalmist used “congregation” regarding the angels in heaven, and it can be used about a group of evil men. 	 (Teutelonome 4:10; 9:10) Ne fakaaogā ne te faisalamo te “fakapotopotoga” e uiga ki agelu i te lagi, kae e mafai foki o fakaaogā ki se potukau o tino amio ma‵sei.


(Read Ecclesiastes 5:12.) 	 (Faitau te Failauga 5:12.)


Will we always preach in the most productive territory? 	 E mata, ka talai atu faeloa tatou i toe koga talai ma‵goi?


The whole atonement arrangement was based on blood. 	 Ne fakavae te fakatokaga kātoa o te fakamagaloga o agasala ki te toto.


(Heb. 6:11, 12) What blessings do we enjoy as we continue to strive to follow the Christ zealously and fully? 	 (Epelu 6:11, 12) Ne a fakamanuiaga e maua ne tatou i te taimi e taumafai ei tatou ke fakaakoako katoatoa atu mo te loto finafinau ki te Keliso?


I wouldn’t trade those six months for anything! 	 Ka se mafai o fai ne au a nisi mea ke sui aka ei a mea kolā ne fai ne au i masina e ono konā!


(Heb. 10:32-34) Paul compared the struggles of Christians to the exertion of athletes contending in Greek contests, such as footracing, wrestling, and boxing. 	 (Epe. 10:32-34) Ne faka‵pau ne Paulo a te taua atu o Kelisiano ki taumafaiga malosi a tino ‵tele i fakatau‵faiga a te kau Eleni, e pelā mo te fakatau‵tele, tafiti, mo te faipelea.


Your conscience may help you to assess a future act and suggest how you would feel if you performed it. 	 Ka fesoasoani atu tou loto lagona ke iloilo aka ne koe sau mea ka fai kae fakaasi atu ou lagonaga māfai ko fai ne koe te mea tenā.


• Traveling overseers: 5,325 	 • Ovasia faima‵laga: 5,325


Why Are Some Bible Characters Left Unnamed? 10 	 Kaia e se Taku Mai ei a Igoa o Nisi Tino i Loto i te Tusi Tapu? 10


Many faithful servants of Jehovah died at the hands of opposers.—Heb. 11:35-37. 	 E tokouke a tavini fakamaoni a Ieova ne tamate ne olotou fili.—Epelu 11:35-37.


(John 3:16) Jesus can be called the greatest Missionary, the ultimate Missionary, because one reason why he was sent to earth was to “bear witness to the truth.” 	 (Ioane 3:16) E mafai o taku a Iesu ko te ‵toe Misionale sili, te ‵toe Misionale ‵lei, me i te pogai e tasi ne uga mai ei a ia ki te lalolagi ko te mea ke ‘molimau atu ki te munatonu.’


(2 Tim. 3:1-5) However, what parents see as protective may seem excessive to their children. 	 (2 Timo. 3:1-5) E ui i ei, a te mea telā e ‵kilo ki ei a mātua e pelā me se puipuiga e mafai o tō lasi ki olotou tamaliki.


(Rom. 8:6) What did Paul mean by that? 	 (Loma 8:6) Se a te mea ne fakauiga ki ei a Paulo?


He nodded sadly, but at the time, he did not have the courage to continue searching for the truth. 	 Ne lūlū tena ulu mo te fanoanoa, kae ne seki maua ne ia te loto malosi ke tumau i te ‵sala atu ki te munatonu.


Good Religion Promotes High Moral Standards 	 E Fakamalosi Aka ne te Lotu ‵Lei a Tulaga Ma‵luga i Mea Tau Amioga


6 From earliest times, Jehovah’s servants have found joy in working with God. 	 6 Mai taimi mua eiloa, ne maua eiloa ne tavini a Ieova te fiafia i te ga‵lue fakatasi mo te Atua.


But they no longer made up a clearly identifiable, visible body, or organization. 	 Kae seki mafai o lavea atu eiloa a latou e pelā me se fakapotopotoga.


Sadly, most of those to whom Jesus preached did not listen. 	 Se mea fakafanoanoa me ne seki fia faka‵logo a te tokoukega o latou kolā ne talai atu ki ei a Iesu.


11 Unlike the instinctive awe we feel when confronted by the power and majesty of nature, fear of God does not come automatically. 	 11 E ‵kese te vaegā ofo tenei mo te ‵tou ofo masani māfai ko lavea atu ne tatou a mea ma‵losi kae ‵malu i ‵tou tafa kolā ne faite me e se oko fakafuasei mai fua a te mataku ki te Atua.


However, Jesus never desired such a future because it was not Jehovah’s will for him. 	 Kae ne seki manako a Iesu ki se vaegā olaga penā me e se ko te loto eiloa tenā o Ieova mō ia.


Upon Moses’ return, tabernacle construction begins. 	 I te fokiifoga a Mose ne kamata ei o faite te faleie tapu.


The reason that the Bible has endured when so many other books have become irrelevant is that it contains, not the word of men, but “the word of God.”—1 Thessalonians 2:13. 	 A te pogai e tumau ei nei a te aogā o te Tusi Tapu i lō nisi tusi aka kolā ko se aogā ona me e aofia i ei a te muna “a te Atua” kae e se ko te muna a tāgata.—1 Tesalonia 2:13.


Today, the danger of falling victim to harmful influences and enticements is great. 	 I aso nei, e tokouke ‵ki a tino e pokotia i fakaosoosoga mo takolekolega fakama‵taku.


Why do you preach the “good news of the kingdom,” and what aspects of it do you stress? 	 Kaia e talai atu ei ne koe a te “tala ‵lei e uiga ki te Malo,” kae ne a vaega o te tala ‵lei kolā e faka‵mafa atu ne koe?


I trembled and felt terrible pains as if someone had hit me in the stomach.” 	 Ne fakamū toku foitino kae ne tigāina malosi au e pelā me se tino telā ne fusu ‵kini ne ia toku tinae.”


Cambyses, or Ahasuerus (Ezra 4:6) 530-22 B.C.E. 	 Cambyses, io me ko Asuelu (Esela 4:6) 530-522 T.L.M.


Of course, the one who deserves our thanks most is Jehovah God. 	 E tonu, a te ‵toe tino telā e ‵tau o fakaasi atu ne tatou ki ei te loto fakafetai ko Ieova te Atua.


Yes, Jehovah dealt with Abraham as a friend.—Isa. 41:8; Jas. 2:23. 	 E tonu, ne fai eiloa ne Ieova a Apelaamo e pelā me se taugasoa.—Isaia 41:8; Iakopo 2:23.


Yet, during that chaotic time, Jehovah’s courageous servants will rejoice in their hope! 	 Kae i te vaitaimi o te fakalavelave tenā, ka fia‵fia eiloa a tavini loto ‵toa a Ieova ki te lotou fakamoemoega!


Why is modesty a key to making good decisions about dress and grooming? 	 Kaia e fai ei te agamalū mo fai se kī ki te faiga o fakaikuga ‵lei e uiga ki gatu mo ‵tou teuga?


He says: “When I am satisfied with the basics and at the same time give of myself spiritually, I have peace of mind and a calm heart.”—Phil. 4:6, 7. 	 E fai mai a ia: “Kafai ne lotomalie fua au ki mea kolā e maua ne au kae i te taimi foki eiloa tenā e fakaaoga ne au oku taimi mo toku malosi ki mea faka-te-agaga, e maua ne au a te filemu o te mafaufau mo te loto.”—Filipi 4:6, 7.


According to Psalm 119:119, how does God view the wicked? 	 E ‵tusa mo te Salamo 119:119, se a te kilokiloga a te Atua ki tino ma‵sei?


(Luke 22:43) If we are parents, let us follow Jehovah’s example by regularly encouraging our children and giving them commendation when they do well. 	 (Luka 22:43) Kafai tāua ne mātua, ke na tau‵tali tatou ki te fakaakoakoga a Ieova mai te tuku atu faeloa o pati fakamalosi mo pati fakamālō ki ‵tou tamaliki māfai e fai ne latou a mea ‵lei.


4. (a) Why was David anointed as Israel’s future king? (b) Why did Saul ‘get to love’ David very much? 	 4. (a) Kaia ne fakaeke ei a Tavita mo fai te tupu o Isalaelu i aso mai mua? (e) Kaia ne “fiafia malosi” ei a Saulo ki a Tavita?


Do you not agree that our activity in spreading the good news is a great and rewarding work?—Matt. 24:14. 	 E mata, e talitonu koe i tau galuega ki te fakasalalau atu te tala ‵lei e lasi ‵ki kae e isi se taui i ei?—Mata. 24:14.


For this is what Jehovah of armies has said, ‘Yet once—it is a little while—and I am rocking the heavens and the earth and the sea and the dry ground.’” 	 ‘E se toe ‵mao nei kae ka lulu ne au a te lagi mo te lalolagi, e pela foki te laukele mo te tai.’”


Such good reports would include the life stories of faithful brothers and sisters, which appear regularly in the Watchtower and Awake! magazines. 	 E aofia i tala konā ko tala o ‵tou taina mo tuagane fakamaoni kolā e ‵sae sāle mai i mekesini ko te Watchtower mo te Awake!


10. Why are the words of Micah 1:2 of importance to us? 	 10 E penā foki eiloa i ‵tou aso nei.


(Neh. 2:10) Ammonites were forbidden to come onto the temple grounds. 	 (Nee. 2:10) Ne fakatapu a tino Amoni ma o‵mai ki te kogā laukele o te faletapu.


Nathan H. Knorr, who served as a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses until his death in 1977, once observed that big problems often appear much smaller after a good night’s sleep. 	 Ne fai mai a Natano H. Noa, telā ne fai mo fai se tino o te Potukau Pule o Molimau a Ieova ke oko eiloa ki tena mate i te 1977, me e foliga sāle mai me ko gasolo o fo‵liki a fakalavelave ‵lasi māfai e lava te moe o se tino i te po.


One couple owned a thriving manufacturing business. 	 Ne olaola ‵lei eiloa te fakateletelega o se pisinisi a se tauavaga.


Our understanding of the laws of nature is based on what scientists have observed happening in the natural world around us. 	 A ‵tou malamalama i tulafono o te natula e fakavae ki luga i mea kolā ne matea ne saienisi ko ‵tupu i te lalolagi i ‵tou tafa.


4 When David was young, Saul was king in Israel. 	 4 Ne fai a Saulo mo fai te tupu o Isalaelu a ko Tavita koi foliki fua.


According to the Bible record, the confusing verses read: “As a sheep he was brought to the slaughter, and as a lamb that is voiceless before its shearer, so he does not open his mouth. 	 E ‵tusa mo te fakaasiga i te Tusi Tapu, konei eiloa a fuaiupu ne ‵numi a ia i ei: “E pelā mo se mamoe telā ko ave o ta, e pelā foki mo se tamā mamoe telā e se fakalogoa i te taimi e ‵kati i ei fakaa‵tea ona fulufulu.


Six of the angels blow their trumpets, heralding judgment messages on “a third” of mankind—Christendom. 	 Ne ili ne agelu e tokoono olotou pu, mai te fakaokoatuga o fekau o te fakamasinoga e fitu ki te “tasi vaetolu” o tino—ko Lotu Kelisiano ‵se.


7 Until Satan’s world comes to an end, we will continue to experience trials. 	 7 Ke oko eiloa ki te taimi e fakaseai atu ei te lalolagi a Satani, ka fe‵paki faeloa tatou mo tofotofoga faiga‵ta.


One January evening, the man asked his wife, Jodi, what she knew of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 I te afiafi e tasi i a Ianuali, ne fesili atu te tagata tenā ki tena avaga, ko Jodi, me ne a mea e iloa ne ia e uiga ki Molimau a Ieova.


Your wife must feel cherished. 	 E ‵tau o iloa ne tau avaga me fakapelepele ne koe a ia.


We have considered the Bible’s answers to six key questions about Jesus. 	 Ko oti ne mafau‵fau tatou ki tali a te Tusi Tapu ki fesili fakavae e ono e uiga ki a Iesu.


And he will certainly render judgment among many peoples, and set matters straight respecting mighty nations far away. 	 Ka faka‵lei ne ia a kinauga i va o malo, malo ‵pili mai mo malo ‵mao.


Keep Contending for Jehovah’s Blessing 	 Ke Tumau i te Taua Atu ke Maua a Fakamanuiaga a Ieova


Elephants, however, provide an example of mutual support. 	 Kae e tuku mai ne elefane se fakaakoakoga o te fakatau fesoasoani.


(Luke 4:16-21) You can easily get a sense of his familiarity with the Scriptures. 	 (Luka 4:16-21) E mafai o maina koe i ei me e masani ‵ki a ia ki te Tusi Tapu.


He values the sacrifices, great or small, that his servants offer willingly. 	 E fakatāua ne ia a taulaga kolā e tuku atu mo te fia‵fia ne ana tavini, faitalia te lasi io me ko te foliki.


We can further sense Abraham’s love in the way he reacted to the death of his dear wife, Sarah. 	 E mafai foki o lagona ne tatou a te alofa o Apelaamo i ana faifaiga ne fai i te taimi ne mate ei tena avaga pele ko Sala.


And blessed be his glorious name to time indefinite, and let his glory fill the whole earth. 	 Viki atu ki te Aliki te Atua o Isalaelu, me ko ia fua tokotasi ne fai ne ia galuega fakaofoofogina konei.


Her neck and shoulders were injured, aggravating an arthritic condition with which she had been coping for over 25 years. 	 Ne pakia tena ua mo ana tuāuma, telā ne fakaopoopo ei ki te ‵mae sāle o sokoga o tena foitino telā ne ‵tau o fakafesagai atu a ia ki te tulaga tenā mō tausaga e 25 tupu.


Indeed, single sisters serving abroad have established an outstanding record of Christian service. 	 E tonu, ne fakatakato ne tuagane ‵nofo taka kolā e tavini atu i fenua fakaa‵tea se fakamaoniga gali o te taviniga faka-Kelisiano.


Some scoff at the Bible’s account of how human languages began and spread. 	 Ne fakatauemu a nisi tino ki te tala i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te auala ne kamata ei a ‵gana a tino kae salalau atu.


Paul told the elders of the congregation in Ephesus what it included, stating: “I do not consider my own life of any importance to me, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to bear thorough witness to the good news of the undeserved kindness of God.”—Acts 20:24. 	 Ne fai atu ne Paulo ki toeaina o te fakapotopotoga i Efeso a mea kolā e aofia i te mea tenei, i ana muna: “E se fakatāua ne au a toku ola, kae e ‵tau o fakaoti ne au a te fakatau‵telega mo te galuega telā ne maua ne au mai te Aliki ko Iesu, ke tuku atu se molimau katoatoa e uiga ki te tala ‵lei o te alofa tauanoa o te Atua.”—Galu. 20:24.


7 The neutral stand taken by Jehovah’s Witnesses should not be misunderstood to mean that they support or condone acts of violence. 	 7 A te sē ‵kau atu o Molimau a Ieova ki se feitu e sē fakauiga i ei me e ‵lago io me e sē fia ‵saga atu latou ki faifaiga fakasauā.


And there is more. 	 Kae uke aka foki a nisi mea.


(Psalm 40:11) Counted among the faithful men and women to whom “a better resurrection” is promised, David is presently secure in Jehovah’s memory as one who will receive that reward. 	 (Salamo 40:11) Ona ko tena aofia i tāgata mo fāfine fakamaoni kolā ne folafola atu ki a latou a “te olaga io me ko te toe‵tuga e sili atu i te ‵lei,” e mau eiloa a Tavita i te mafaufau o Ieova e pelā me se tokotasi telā ka maua ne ia te taui tenā.


We demonstrate that we love God by acting in accord with his righteous ways. 	 E fakaasi atu me e a‵lofa tatou ki te Atua mai i te ola e ‵tusa mo ana auala amio‵tonu.


All Bethel family members in Brooklyn were assigned to congregations in the New York City area. 	 Ne ‵tofi atu a tino katoa i te kāiga Peteli i Brooklyn ki fakapotopotoga kese‵kese i te kogā koga tenā o Niu Ioki.


(Ps. 25:14; Jas. 4:8) May the enjoyment of friendship with Jehovah and the application of godly wisdom move all of us to keep on making the kind of choices that will gladden Jehovah’s heart and safeguard our inheritance. 	 (Sala. 25:14; Iako. 4:8) Ke na fakamalosi aka a tatou katoa ne te fia‵fia o fai taugasoa mo Ieova kae fakagalue a te poto mai i te Atua ke fai faeloa ne tatou a vaegā filifiliga kolā e fakafiafia atu ki te loto o Ieova kae puipui i ei a ‵tou tofi.


If you asked your spouse this, how would he or she answer? 	 Kafai e ‵sili atu koe ki tau avaga e uiga ki ei, e mata, ka pefea tena tali?


The Greek prefix translated “garden” at Romans 11:24 comes from a word meaning “good, excellent” or “well adapted to its ends.” 	 Ne fakaaoga eiloa a te pati Eleni i te taimi muamua ke fakasino atu me i te lakau tenei e “‵lei.”


Note this experience from the Caribbean island of St. Croix. 	 Mafaufau la ki te tala tenei mai te fenua o te Caribbean ko St. Croix.


Thus the Bible indicates that the universe in all its order and harmony exists thanks to the “dynamic energy,” or power, of Almighty God. 	 Tela la, e fakaasi mai ne te Tusi Tapu me ne māfua mai a te lagi mo te lalolagi ona ko te “‵mana e se faka‵tau eiloa i te malosi,” io me ko te malosi o te Atua Malosi Katoatoa.


Why should we keep up-to-date with published material, and how do you accomplish this? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o fai‵tau faeloa tatou ki tusi ‵fou, kae e mafai pefea o fai ne tatou a te mea tenei?


In addition, why not show your appreciation for the elders’ families? 	 E se gata i ei, kaia e se fakaasi atu ei tou loto fakafetai ki kāiga o te toeaina?


They Stood Firm in an “Hour of Test” 	 Ne ‵tu ‵Mautakitaki Latou i te “Itula o Tofotofoga”


What pattern did Jesus follow when feeding the crowds? 	 Se a te auala ne tautali a Iesu ki ei i te fagaiga ne ia a te vaitino?


If humans are simply the product of their environment and of natural selection, they reason, what need is there to talk about culpability for moral transgressions? 	 Kafai ne māfua mai a tino i a latou eiloa kae e seai foki se Atua, kaia fua la e ‵saga atu ei tatou ki mea tau amioga?


5 Paul entreated his Ephesian brothers ‘to endeavor to observe the oneness of the spirit.’ 	 5 Ne fai atu a Paulo ki ana taina i Efeso ‘ke fia‵fia o fai te loto tasi telā ne tuku atu ne te agaga.’


(1 John 3:18) Gaby recalls: “I am truly grateful to Jehovah for the loving elders who walked me through every difficult step of the way. 	 (1 Ioa. 3:18) Ne fai mai a Gaby: “E fakafetai lasi au ki a Ieova mō toeaina a‵lofa kolā ne fesoasoani ke fakafesagai atu au ki mea faiga‵ta katoa ne fe‵paki mo au.


5. (a) What are some qualities that God values? (b) What examples will we consider? 	 5. (a) Ne a uiga kolā e fai ei ke iloa tatou ne te Atua? (e) Ne a fakaakoakoga ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei?


21 Later, Paul and Silas were jailed at Philippi, but as the result of an earthquake, it was possible for them to give a witness and see the jailer and his household become believers. 	 21 Fakamuli ifo, ne ‵pei atu a Paulo mo Sila ki te falepuipui i Filipi kae ne fakasaoloto laua ona ko te pokoga o te mafuie i konā. Ko oko eiloa i te tāua ki a laua ke fai atu se molimau kae ke lavea atu foki te faiga o te tino tausi o te falepuipui mo tena kāiga mo fai ne tino tali‵tonu!


As a part of the inspired Word of God, the message of the book of Job is alive and exerts power even today.—Hebrews 4:12. 	 E pelā me se vaega o te Muna fakaosofia a te Atua, e ola kae ‵mana te fekau i te tusi o Iopu ke oko mai eiloa ki aso nei.—Epelu 4:12.


Can you explain why Jesus said: ‘I am the truth’? 	 25. Se a te mea ka tau‵loto ne tatou i te suā mataupu?


For example, the Japanese city of Hiroshima, which was obliterated by an atomic bomb, is now a symbol of the threat of nuclear war. The Holocaust is an example of one government’s attempt to stamp out religious and ethnic groups. 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, a te fa‵kai o Tiapani ko Hiroshima telā ne fakamasei katoatoa ne se pomu fakaatomika, ko fai nei e pelā me se fakailoga o te fakamataku o te taua faka-niukelea.


Among the prisoners is the apostle Paul. Months earlier when he was on a storm-tossed ship, an angel of God told Paul: “You must stand before Caesar.” 	 I masina mai mua atu i te taimi ne nofo ei tou tagata i luga i se vaka telā ne fepaki mo se kaumatagi, ne fai atu te agelu a te Atua ki a Paulo: “E ‵tau o tu atu koe i mua o Kaisala.”


4 By saying “our Father,” we also acknowledge that we are part of a large family of men and women who recognize Jehovah as the Life-Giver. 	 4 A te fai atu penei “te motou Tamana,” e fakaasi atu foki i ei me i a tatou ne vaega o te kau kāiga lasi o tāgata mo fāfine kolā e ‵kilo atu ki a Ieova e pelā me ko te Mafuaga o te ola.


It is clear that the traditional concept of personal sin and its consequences—as explained by the churches—has failed to help people to overcome the practice of sin. 	 E manino eiloa me i te faifaiga masani e uiga ki agasala totino mo ana ikuga—e pelā mo te mea e fakamatala mai ne lotu—e seki mafai o fesoasoani atu ki tino ke tiakina ne latou a te faiga o agasala.


(Malachi 1:6-8) By Jesus’ time, the scribes and the Pharisees had added countless traditions to the Mosaic Law. 	 (Malaki 1:6-8) I aso o Iesu, ko oti ne fakaopoopo atu ne faiakoga o te Tulafono mo Falesaio a te fia o tuu sē aogā ki te Tulafono a Mose.


But Jehovah’s people strive to do so because this helps them remain in God’s love. 	 Kae e taumafai malosi a tino o Ieova ke fai penā me e fesoasoani atu te mea tenei ke tumau latou i te alofa o te Atua.


Titus was to “keep on reproving them.” 	 Ne ‵tau o “‵teke malosi atu” a Tito ki ei.


15 Increased boldness in witnessing has a positive effect on us. 	 15 A te momea aka o te ‵tou loto toa i te talai atu e maua ei ne tatou a mea aoga.


(Psalm 37:11) Starving masses will not exist, for “there will come to be plenty of grain on the earth; on the top of the mountains there will be an overflow.” 	 (Salamo 37:11) Ka se toe ai ne tino e tokouke kolā e fia‵kai, me ka “fakamaumea te fenua i saito; ko mauga foki ke fonu i fuagalakau.”


Obedience During a Siege Saved Lives 	 Ne Ola a Tino i Taimi o te Fakalavelave Ona ko te Lotou Faka‵logo


What an example Elkanah set in strengthening others with words! 	 Ma‵faga o fakaakoakoga gali ne tuku mai ne Elekana i te fakamalosiakaga o nisi tino ki ana pati!


Thus, he was saying that whenever anointed Christians partook of the emblems, they would proclaim their faith in Jesus’ ransom sacrifice. 	 Tela la, ne fai atu a ia me i taimi katoa e ‵kai kae inu ei a Kelisiano ki mea fakamanatu konā, e fakaasi atu ei ne latou te lotou fakatuanaki ki te taulaga togiola a Iesu.


Plan to engage in activities as a family. 	 Fai aofaga ke aofia a ia i mea fai a te kāiga.


Consider the example of a zone overseer who was inspecting the operations of one of the branch offices of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Mafaufau ki te fakaakoakoga o se ovasia faimalaga o te zone telā ne iloilo ne ia a galuega a te ofisa lagolago e tasi o Molimau a Ieova.


2:10—Why did Hannah pray that Jehovah “give strength to his king” when there was no human king over Israel? 	 2:10—Kaia ne ‵talo atu ei a Hana ke tuku atu ne Ieova “te malosi ki tena tupu” kae seki ai ei se tupu o Isalaelu i te vaitaimi tenā?


We have what sound reasons to keep on learning from Jesus? 	 Ne a pogai ‵lei e ‵tau ei o tumau tatou i te tauloto mai i a Iesu?


Peter acted in a manner contrary to his master’s will, for Jesus was fully prepared to give himself up. 	 Ne fai ne Petelu se mea telā ne seki loto ki ei tena pule, me ko toka katoatoa a Iesu ke puke fakapagota a ia.


To this, Naomi says: “Do not call me Naomi. Call me Mara, for the Almighty has made it very bitter for me. 	 Ne fai atu ei a Naomi: “Sa fakaigoa au ki a Naomi, kae fakaigoa mai au ki a Mala, i te mea ko ‵fonu toku ola i puapuagā mai te Atua Malosi.


Instead, he respectfully said to the angel: “Excuse me, my lord, but if Jehovah is with us, then why has all this come upon us?” 	 Kae ne tali atu a ia mo te āva penei ki te agelu: “Tou malu, ai a e tupu ei a fakalavelave konei ki a matou, manafai [Ieova] e fakatasi mai eiloa ki a matou?”


Do I still crave some of the “freedoms” of the world? 	 E mata, koi manako eiloa au ki nisi “saolotoga” o te lalolagi?


19 In 1995 the separating of “the sheep” from “the goats” was more clearly understood. 	 19 I te 1995, ne momea aka foki te malamalama faka‵lei i te ‵vaega o “mamoe” mai “kouti.”


Appreciatively Walk in the Light 	 Ke Sa‵sale mo te Loto Fia‵fia i te Mainaga


Who were they? 	 Ko oi la latou?


If you treasure the “knowledge of God,” you can use the Bible effectively 	 19. Se a te auala e fai ei a te galuega faka-Kelisiano e pelā me se taviniga? 20.


(Luke 9:1-6) Christian elders today do well to imitate him in this respect. 	 (Luka 9:1-6) E ‵tau mo toeaina Kelisiano i aso nei o fakaakoako ki a ia i te feitu tenei.


The quality of the offering was left up to the individual. 	 E tuku eiloa ki tino taki tokotasi a te filifiliga o te ‵toe manu ‵lei io me ikai.


4, 5. How does the Bible describe the traits of sheep? 	 4, 5. E fakamatala mai pefea i te Tusi Tapu a uiga o mamoe?


8 Because of human imperfection, some of God’s sheep may be slow to understand what Jehovah expects of them. 	 8 Ona ko te tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa o tino, kāti e fui malamalama a nisi mamoe a te Atua i mea kolā e manako a Ieova ke fai ne latou.


Sakura now serves as a regular pioneer and no longer feels lonely. 	 Ko tavini atu nei a Sakura e pelā me se paenia tumau kae ko ‵galo atu foki ana lagonaga sē sologa.


Accordingly, to assist the faithful and discreet slave class in caring for its increasing earthly interests, in 1992 some of the “other sheep” received added service responsibilities. 	 E ‵tusa mo te mea tenā, i te 1992, ne maua ne nāi tino mai ‘nisi mamoe’ a tiute fakaopoopo i te taviniga ko te mea ke fesoasoani atu ki te tavini fakamaoni kae poto i te tausi atu ki tiute kolā e gasolo aka faeloa o uke i te galuega i te lalolagi nei.


This hope is an expression of God’s love. 	 A te fakamoemoega tenei se fakaasiga o te alofa o te Atua.


We ‘safely treasure up for ourselves a fine foundation for the future, in order that we may get a firm hold on the real life.’ (1 Tim. 6:17-19) Yes, we can be absolutely sure that a hundred years from now, even a thousand years or more from now, we will be able to look back and say, “I definitely chose the course of real success!” 	 Ko ‘tausi ei mō tatou eiloa se fakavae ‵lei i aso mai mua, ko te mea ke puke ‵mau tatou ki te ola tonu.’ (1 Timoteo 6:17-19) Ao, e mafai eiloa o mautinoa ‵lei i a tatou me i se selau tausaga mai te taimi nei, ke oko foki ki se afe tausaga io me silia atu, ka mafai eiloa o toe ‵kilo tatou ki tua kae fai aka penei, “Ko oti eiloa ne filifili ne au a te auala ki te manuia tonu!”


Use this period to give serious thought to what being one of Jehovah’s Witnesses means to you personally. 	 Ke fakaaoga a te vaitaimi tenei ke mafaufau ‵loto me se a te uiga o te fai mo fai se tokotasi o Molimau a Ieova ki a koe.


How can we apply that counsel? 	 E mafai pefea o fakagalue aka ne tatou a pati fakatonutonu konā?


11 A second reference to the growth of God’s word is found at Acts 12:24: “The word of Jehovah went on growing and spreading.” 	 11 A te lua o fakamatalaga e uiga ki te salalau atu o te muna a te Atua e maua i te Galuega 12:24: “Ko gasolo eiloa o olaola ake a te muna a te Atua kae salalau atu.”


(Deuteronomy 12:12, 18; 16:11, 14) Most important, women in ancient Israel could have a personal relationship with Jehovah God and could individually pray to him.—1 Samuel 1:10. 	 (Teutelonome 12:12, 18; 16:11, 14) A ko te ‵toe mea tāua, ne maua ne fāfine i aso o te kau Isalaelu se fesokotakiga totino mo Ieova te Atua kae ne mafai o ‵talo atu foki ki a ia i a latou taki tokotasi.—1 Samuelu 1:10.


What blessed prospect does baptism offer? 	 Se a te fakamoemoega gali e maua ona ko te papatisoga?


True worshippers today recognize Jehovah as the Universal Sovereign, the one having authority to mold peoples and nations. 	 E talia ne tino tapuaki ‵tonu ki a Ieova a Ieova e pelā me ko te Pule Sili i te Iunivesi, te tino telā e isi sena pule ke fulifuli ne ia a tino mo atufenua.


The prisoners were missing. 	 Ne ‵galo a pagota.


“A mild answer turns away rage, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”—Prov. 15:1. 	 “A te tali i te leo filemu e galo ei te kaitaua, kae kafai se tino e tali mo te leo malosi e fakatupu fua ne ia te kaitaua.”—Faata. 15:1.


Choose for Yourselves Whom You Will Serve 	 Ke Filifili Aka ne Koe Eiloa a te Tino ka Tavini Atu Koe ki ei


(Rom. 12:3, 9) “Let every soul be in subjection to the superior authorities.” 	 (Loma 12:3, 9) “A tino katoa e ‵tau o faka‵logo ki pule o te malo.”


This former labor leader has learned about God’s Kingdom. 	 Ko oti ne tauloto te takitaki mua tenā o te kau faigaluega e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua.


4 In the first century, the Christian congregation was constantly moving forward, opening up new territories, making disciples, and acquiring greater understanding of God’s purposes. 	 4 I te senitenali muamua, ne tumau eiloa te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano i te gasolo atu ki mua, ne ‵tala mai i ei a koga talai ‵fou, te faiga o soko, mo te mauaga o te malamalama e sili atu i fuafuaga a te Atua.


“Power of the Most High” 	 “Te ‵Mana o te Atua”


(Psalm 36:9) ‘When the morning light takes hold on the ends of the earth,’ God says, ‘the earth transforms itself like clay under a seal, and things take their station as in clothing.’ 	 (Salamo 36:9) E fai mai te Atua: “A mauga mo vanu e matea ‵lei i te mainaga o te ao, pelā me ne fetuga o gatu, e lavea faka‵lei pelā mo te ata o se fakailoga a se tino i luga i te kele.”


(1 Tim. 5:1, 2) If someone were to “go beyond proper limits and take advantage” of a brother or a sister by committing sexual immorality with him or her or with members of that one’s own family, this would violate the trust on which brotherly love is based. 	 (1 Timo. 5:1, 2) Kafai e isi se tino e fakaaoga ‵se ne ia tena “saolotoga” mai te faiga o faifaiga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau mo se taina io me se tuagane, io me se kāiga o te tino tenā, ka fakaseaoga ne ia a te loto talitonu telā e fakavae ki te alofa fakataina.


(2 Ki. 11:1-16) Jehoiada later supported King Jehoash in repairing the temple. 	 (2 Tupu 11:1-16) Ne ‵lago fakamuli atu a Ieoiata ki te tupu ko Ioasa i te faka‵leiga o mea o te faletapu.


20 All members of the congregation stand to benefit from the godly self-sacrificing efforts of their fellow believers. 	 20 Ka maua ne tino katoa i te fakapotopotoga a mea aoga mai i taumafaiga a‵lofa sē fakapito o olotou taina tali‵tonu.


(Read Zechariah 8:23.) 	 (Faitau te Sakalia 8:23.)


While greed is probably the main cause of the worldwide problem of pollution and its many ill effects, part of the problem is the result of unclean personal habits. 	 Se mea tonu me i te pogai lauiloa e tasi o te fakalailaiga o te lalolagi kātoa mo nisi ikuga ma‵sei ko te kaimanako, kae e aofia foki i te fakalavelave tenei ko ikuga o faifaiga se ‵mā a tino.


HOW I HAVE BENEFITED: 	 TE AUALA NE MAUA EI NE AU A MEA AOGA:


What strong action is needed when wrong desires arise? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou māfai e oko mai a manakoga ma‵sei?


He relates: “Slowly, I became addicted. 	 Ne fai mai a ia: “Ne gasolo aka malielie eiloa toku fakavalevale ki ei.


But where else can we look? 	 Kae e mafai ne tatou o fakamoe‵moe ki a ai?


13 Paul also mentioned false worship in another context. 	 13 Ne fakaasi mai foki ne Paulo a te suā vaega o tapuakiga ‵se.


What about us today? 	 Kae e a tatou i aso nei?


9 What Will Go When God’s Kingdom Comes? 	 9 Ne a Mea ka ‵Galo Atu Māfai ko Oko Mai te Malo o te Atua?


In what way can we ward off Satan’s attacks? 	 E ‵teke atu pefea tatou ki osomaiga a Satani?


This continued for four and a half years until the river was again opened to civilians. 	 Ne tumau eiloa te mea tenei mō tausaga e fa mo te āfa ke oko ki te taimi ko toe ‵tala atu ei a te vaitafe ki tino.


The Mosaic Law required that the Israelites stay separate from other nations, but the viewpoint had developed that all non-Jews were enemies, to be hated as individuals. 	 E ‵tusa mo te Tulafono ne tuku ki a Mose, ne manakogina i ei ko tino Isalaelu ke ‵vae keatea mai fenua fakaa‵tea, kae ne sae aka te kilokiloga me e ‵tau o ‵kilo atu ki tino kolā e se ne tino Iutaia e pelā me ne fili kolā e ‵tau o takalia‵lia ki ei.


It meant that if obedient, individuals from that nation could have the hope of being used by God as a kingdom of priests for the blessing of the rest of mankind. 	 E fakauiga i ei me kafai e faka‵logo latou, ka mafai o maua ne tino taki tokotasi mai te fenua tenā a te fakamoemoega ke fakaaoga latou ne te Atua e pelā me se malo o faitaulaga ke manuia i ei a te ‵toega o tino.


Even so, will there ever be a time when the earth will be rid of the curse of disasters? 	 E tiga te feitu tenā, e mata, ka isi se taimi ka sē toe ai ei ne fakalavelave ‵tupu fakafuasei i te lalolagi nei?


Certainly, then, our advancement will be clearly manifest. Make Advancement for God’s Glory 17. 	 Tenā la, ka mautinoa eiloa me ka matea faka‵lei atu a te ‵tou gasolo atu ki mua.


For example, what might happen if we make decisions when we are angry? 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, se a te mea ka tupu māfai e fai ne tatou ne fakaikuga i te taimi e kaitaua ei tatou?


Remember, though, that it is far easier to maintain your chastity than to regain it once it is lost. 	 Masaua la, me e faigofie ‵ki atu ke fakatumau tou tulaga ‵mā i lō te galo kae toe taumafai ke maua mai.


Some time should also be spent discussing the artwork.—Read Psalm 22:22; 35:18; 40:9. 	 E ‵tau foki o fakaaoga a nisi taimi ke mafau‵fau ki ata.—Faitau te Salamo 22:22; 35:18; 40:9.


A cultivated tree can flourish even in rocky soil and can endure frequent droughts. If the tree is felled, the rootstock produces several shoots that can develop into new trunks. 	 Kae ne ma‵nako ke fakaaoga ne latou a tupe konā ke ‵togi ki ei olotou lafoga i te faletapu i te tausaga kātoa, ke ‵togi ki ei olotou manu mō fai a taulaga, kae ke fai foki olotou meaalofa.


“If you are being reproached for the name of Christ, you are happy.” (1 Peter 3:14; 4:14) “Happy are you when people reproach you and persecute you and lyingly say every sort of wicked thing against you for my sake. 	 “Amutia io me fia‵fia koutou manafai e muna maseigina koutou ona ko koutou e tau‵tali i a Iesu.” (1 Petelu 3:14; 4:14) “Amutia io me fia‵fia a koutou kolā e muna maseigina kae fakasauāgina ne tino, kae ‵ti atu a mea ma‵sei katoa ki a koutou ona ko au.


13 Regarding harmful associations, the psalmist David states: “I have not sat with men of untruth; and with those who hide what they are I do not come in.” 	 13 E uiga loa ki taugasoa ma‵sei, e fai mai te faisalamo ko Tavita: “Au sē fai takaga ki tino e seai ne aogā; au sē kau foki ki tino amio ‵pelo.”


Otherwise, I would have told you, because I am going my way to prepare a place for you. 	 Moi seai, penei e se fai atu ne au ki a koutou.


Instead, God applied the ransom in their behalf out of his mercy and great love. 	 Ne filifili ne ia ke fakasaoloto a apositolo mo nisi tino mai te fakasalaga telā ne maua ne latou, mai te kilo atu ki a latou e pelā me ko saoloto mai te fakasalaga.


7 Thankfully, we do not need to suffer the consequences of breaking God’s laws to learn valuable lessons. 	 7 E fakafetai tatou me e se logo‵mae tatou i ikuga o te ofa a tulafono a te Atua ke tauloto ei ne tatou ne akoakoga tāua mai i ei.


That is why Jesus, whose whole life as a human was spent in the Promised Land, incorporated agricultural themes into his illustrations. 	 Tenā loa te pogai ne fakaaogā ne Iesu a tala fakatusa e uiga ki te galuega toki lakau, me ne nofo a ia i tena olaga kātoa, e pelā me se tagata, i te Fenua o te Folafolaga.


Others can cooperate with these shepherds. 	 E mafai o fesoasoani atu a nisi tino ki tausi mamoe konei.


I continued to become infuriated over every little thing; I was out of control. 	 Ne tumau eiloa toku mata kaitaua ki tamā mea fo‵liki fua; ne seki mafai o pule faka‵lei atu au ki ei.


Granted, taken individually, some of the events or conditions listed in the box have occurred in the past to some extent. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, kafai e onoono ki mea takitasi, ne ‵tupu eiloa a nisi mea io me ko fakanofonofoga i mea kolā e fakasolo mai i te pokisi i taimi mua i nai koga.


Jews and proselytes who assembled in Jerusalem at Pentecost 33 C.E. already had a knowledge of the Hebrew Scriptures. Upon hearing the apostle Peter speak about Jesus the Messiah, about 3,000 “embraced his word heartily” and “were baptized.”—Acts 2:41; 3:19–4:4; 10:34-38. 	 Ko leva ne iloa ne tino Iuta mo tino kolā fatoā ‵fuli mai fenua fakaatea a tusitusiga Epelu i te taimi ne maopoopo ei latou i Ielusalema i te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A. I te taimi ne lagona ei ne tino a te apositolo ko Petelu e faipati atu e uiga ki a Iesu te Mesia, e ‵tusa mo te 3,000 o tino ne “talitonu ki tena lauga” kae “papatiso ei latou.”—Galuega 2:41; 3:19–4:4; 10:34-38.


(Neh. 4:14) Today, elders want to do the same. 	 (Neemia 4:14, NW) E ma‵nako foki a toeaina o fai penā i aso nei.


Who were “sons of the true God”? 	 Ko oi a “tamaliki a te Atua tonu”?


How did Jehovah’s people in Bible times set an example in contributing (a) for specific projects? (b) for the general support of the work? 	 Ne tuku mai pefea ne tino o Ieova i aso o te Tusi Tapu se fakaakoakoga i te tukuatuga o meaalofa (a) mō se galuega fakapito? (e) ke ‵lago atu ki te galuega?


Yes, they blamed Jehovah for their problems. 	 Ao, ko ‵losi ne latou ki a Ieova olotou fakalavelave.


20 Hence, in the family, in the congregation, and in dealing with those who do not share our beliefs, we strive to be peaceable, to work for peace. 	 1, 2. Ne a nisi pogai ka se mafai ei o tumau te filemu telā e māfua mai i tino? 3. Kaia e ‵kese ei te filemu o tino o te Atua mo te filemu telā e māfua mai i tino? 4.


How We Strip Off and Keep Off the Old Personality, Aug. 	 Te Auala ke Tapale Kae ‵Pei Keatea a Uiga Mua, Aoku.


He somehow got a Bible Student publication, wholeheartedly embraced Kingdom truth, and laid down his weapons. 	 Ne maua ne ia se tusi a Tino A‵koga ki te Tusi Tapu, kae ne talia ne ia mo te loto kātoa a te munatonu e uiga ki te Malo, kae ne taofi ei tena kau atu ki te taua.


In that way, you “hear” God’s words as to how to conduct yourself day by day. 	 I te faiga penā, e “lagona” ei ne koe a pati a te Atua e uiga ki mea e ‵tau o fai ne koe i aso takitasi.


David also wrote: “I shall laud you because in a fear-inspiring way I am wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, as my soul is very well aware.”—Psalm 139:14. 5. 	 Ne tusi mai foki a Tavita, penei: “Ko tavae koe ne au, me tau o ma‵taku ki a koe a tino; e iloa ne au mo toku loto katoa, i au mea katoa e fai e fakaofoofogina kae gali.”—Salamo 139:14.


Like true Christians today, David hoped to live forever, continuing to draw ever closer to Jehovah God while serving him. 	 E pelā mo Kelisiano ‵tonu i aso nei, ne fakamoemoe a Tavita ke ola ki te se-gata-mai, mai te tumau i te fakapilipili atu faeloa ki a Ieova te Atua i te taimi e tavini atu ei ki a ia.


Life is like a journey, and the time to plan where you want to go is when you are young. 	 A te olaga e pelā eiloa me se malaga, kae ko te taimi e fai ei te palani ki te koga ka fano koe ki ei, ko te taimi koi foliki ei koe.


12 “All those . . . who have come to know the truth” can answer that question. 	 12 E mafai o tali aka a te fesili tenā, ne “latou katoa . . . kolā ko oti ne iloa ne latou te munatonu.” (2 Ioa.


(Heb. 2:9) Yes, “the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord.”—Rom. 6:23b. 	 (Epe. 2:9) Ao, a te “meaalofa telā e tuku mai ne te Atua ko te ola se-gata-mai i a Keliso Iesu te ‵tou Aliki.”—Loma 6:23e.


14 Following Jesus’ example in choosing companions will be very helpful. 	 14 A te tautali atu ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu i te filifiliga o taugasoa se fesoasoani e aoga ‵ki eiloa.


How is Jesus’ approach now different from what it was earlier, and why? 	 Ne ‵kese pefea a faiga a Iesu i lō mea kolā ne fai muamua ne ia, kae kaia?


(Heb. 10:1; Col. 2:17) Jesus is the focal point on which all prophecies concentrate, and they shed light on his central role in the outworking of Jehovah’s purpose. 	 (Epelu 10:1; Kolose 2:17) A Iesu ko te tino telā ne fakasino atu ki ei a valoaga katoa, kae ne fesoasoani mai ke malamalama faka‵lei tatou i tena tulaga i te fakataunuga o te fuafuaga a Ieova.


That Kingdom will do away with every human government. 	 A te Malo tenā ka fakaseai atu ne ia a pulega a tino.


(1 Timothy 6:9, 10) Besides, much in the world truly is bad and can corrupt us. 	 (1 Timoteo 6:9, 10) I tafa i ei, a te lasiga o mea i te lalolagi e ma‵sei kae e mafai foki o fakama‵sei ne mea konā a tatou.


Today, few people would think that the laws of Almighty God are at issue if a physician suggested their taking blood. 	 I aso nei, ne nāi tino fua e matea ne latou te aofia o tulafono a te Atua Malosi Katoatoa i se manatu mai se tokita ke fakaaogā te toto.


4 The Bible contrasts modesty with presumptuousness. 	 4 Ne faka‵kese ne te Tusi Tapu a te agamalu mo te fakamatamata.


For a detailed explanation of Genesis 3:15, see chapter 19 of the book Draw Close to Jehovah, published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ke maua a fakamatalaga likiliki e uiga ki te Kenese 3:15, ke onoono ki te mataupu e 19 o te tusi ko te Draw Close to Jehovah, telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova.


4 The mild-tempered ones are happy because “they will inherit the earth.” 	 4 E fia‵fia eiloa a tino loto maulalo me “ka fai mō latou te lalolagi.”


◆ Deborah: Judges 4:1–5:31. 	 ❖ Tepola: Famasino 4:1–5:31.


(2 Corinthians 4:3, 4; 11:13-15) Today, according to news reports, some religious leaders have encouraged terrorism or supported war, or they have been involved in child abuse.—Read Matthew 24:3-5, 11, 12. 	 (2 Kolinito 4:3, 4; 11:13-15) I aso nei, e ‵tusa mo li‵poti, ko oti ne fakamalosi atu a nisi takitaki lotu ki amioga takafia‵toa io me ‵lago atu ki taua, io me ko oti ne aofia latou i te manea‵neaga o tama‵liki.—Faitau te Mataio 24:3-5, 11, 12.


Snow up to 10 feet (3 m) deep coats the ridges for half of the year. 	 E nofo ki te āfa tausaga e ufi ei a mauga ne te kiona e 10 futu (3 m) te ‵poko.


(Eph. 1:10) He also likened Christians to the different stones that make up a building. 	 (Efeso 1:10) Ne fakatusa foki ne ia a Kelisiano fakaekegina ki fatu kese‵kese kolā e faite ki ei se fale.


His example can help us understand how we can continue to have the help of God’s spirit as we face changes in our life. 	 E fesoasoani mai foki tena fakaakoakoga ke maua faeloa ne tatou a te fesoasoani o te agaga o te Atua i te fakafesagai atu ki mafulifuliga o te olaga.


He could have put an end to wickedness at any time, but he is waiting for the right time. 	 Ne mafai fua o fakagata ne ia amioga ma‵sei i so se taimi, kae e faka‵tali eiloa a ia ki te taimi tonu.


(Zechariah 4:6) Now that we are in “the last days,” it is vital that we keep in step with Jehovah’s progressive organization. 	 (Sakalia 4:6) Ona ko te mea e ‵nofo atu tatou i “aso fakaoti,” se mea tāua ke tumau tatou i te gasolo atu ki mua fakatasi mo te fakapotopotoga a Ieova telā e fai foki penā.


(Genesis 2:18) Does the word “complement” imply that the woman was inferior to the man? No, because this Hebrew word can also be rendered “counterpart” or “a help corresponding to” man. 	 (Kenese 2:18, Tusi Paia, Samoa) E mata, e fakauiga a te tugāpati “se tino e fetaui ‵lei” me i te fafine e malalo ifo i te tagata?


Did You Know? 	 E Mata, e Iloa ne Koe?


So be like the noble-minded Beroeans. 	 Tela la, ke fai pelā mo te kau Pelea kolā ne sili i te ala olotou mafaufau.


(2 Timothy 3:1-5) All who want to benefit from God’s Kingdom should learn how to become followers of the King, Jesus.—Read Luke 21:7, 10, 11, 31, 34, 35. 	 (2 Timoteo 3:1-5) E ‵tau mo tino kolā e ma‵nako ke maua ne latou a mea aoga mai te Malo o te Atua o tauloto ki te auala e fai ei latou e pelā me ne soko o te Tupu, ko Iesu.—Faitau te Luka 21:7, 10, 11, 31, 34, 35.


17 Twenty years had passed since Esau became bitter over losing his birthright to his twin brother, Jacob, and wanted to kill him. 	 17 Ko oti ne ‵teka atu te lua sefulu tausaga talu mai te taimi ne kaitaua ei a Esau i te galoatuga o tena tofi toekimua ki tena taina, ko Iakopo, kae ne fia tamate atu foki ki a ia.


“By all contemporaneous accounts, the world prior to 1914 seemed to be moving irreversibly toward higher levels of civility and civilization; human society seemed perfectible. 	 “E fakaasi mai i lipoti katoa mai mua o te 1914 me ne gasolo aka faeloa o ‵lei a te tulaga o tino mo atufenua e pelā foki mo te tulaga o olotou olaga mo poto ‵fou e maua; e foliga mai me ka oko atu eiloa te olaga ki se tulaga ‵lei katoatoa.


As we continue to get to know Jehovah better, we establish a record of integrity with him and gain more experience with respect to the rewards of loyal service to him. 	 Kafai e tumau tatou i te taumafai ke iloa faka‵lei ne tatou a Ieova, ka ati aka eiloa ne tatou te fakamaoni ki a ia kae ka maua ne tatou a atamai e uke atu fakatasi mo fakamanuiaga o te tavini atu mo te fakamaoni ki a ia.


If all the people in the world at least tried to live according to the Bible the way Jehovah’s Witnesses do, our cruel world would be absolutely different.” 	 Moi taumafai a tino katoa i te lalolagi ke ola e ‵tusa mo mea kolā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu e pelā mo Molimau a Ieova, penei ko ‵fuli malosi ei a te lalolagi masei tenei.”


(Matthew 24:3, 29-31) As we see these occur, our hope for deliverance will become brighter. 	 (Mataio 24:3, 29-31) I te lavea atu o te fakataunuga o mea konā, ka gasolo aka ei o maina faka‵lei mai te ‵tou fakamoemoega mō te fakaolataga.


Above all, you invite Jehovah’s blessing when you patiently strive to inculcate his Word into the heart of your children. 	 Kae e sili i mea katoa, ko ‵tala ne koe te avanoaga ke maua a fakamanuiaga a Ieova māfai e kausaki koe mo te loto kufaki ke faka‵mautakitaki a tena Muna i loto o au tama‵liki.


Be Determined to Remain Loyal 	 Ke na Fakaiku Aka ke Tumau i te Fakamaoni


The bus driver was not a Witness, and he had reservations about being with the Witnesses for ten days. 	 Ne seki fiafia te tino fakatele pasi telā e se se Molimau, ke ‵kau fakatasi mo Molimau i aso e sefulu.


Yes, endeavor to reach your mate’s heart so that he or she can understand your feelings. 	 E tonu, taumafai ke oko atu ki te loto o tau avaga ko te mea ke mafai o malamalama a ia i ou lagonaga.


9 Although in need of consolation himself, Job gave his three “troublesome comforters” a lesson in giving encouragement. 	 9 E tiga eiloa ne manakogina foki ne Iopu a fakamalosiga, kae ne tuku atu ne ia ki ana “tino fakamafanafana faka‵mae loto” se fakaakoakoga ki te auala e tuku atu i ei a fakamalosiga.


Then to drive home the point that faith must be shown by works, James adds: “Just as the body without spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.”—Jas. 2:21-23, 26. 	 Ke iloa aka a te manatu me i te fakatuanaki e ‵tau o fakaasi atu e auala i galuega, ne fakaopoopo mai a Iakopo, penei: “E tonu, e pelā eiloa mo te foitino e mate māfai e seai se manava ola, e penā foki te fakatuanaki e mate māfai e seai ne ana galuega.”—Iako. 2:21-23, 26.


(Genesis 18:6, 7; 2 Kings 23:7; Proverbs 31:19; Ezekiel 13:18) Still, new trials were looming on the horizon. 	 (Kenese 18:6, 7; 2 Tupu 23:7; Faataoto 31:19; Esekielu 13:18) Kae koi fetaui eiloa latou mo tofotofoga ‵fou i aso katoa.


They could not expect to receive God’s blessing if they continued to support false religious organizations. 	 E se mafai o maua ne latou a fakamanuiaga mai te Atua māfai e tumau latou i te ‵lago atu ki lotu ‵se.


Hannah was taunted by Peninnah “year after year.” 	 Ne fakaitaita ne Penina a Hana “i tausaga takitasi.”


After doing all that he could under the circumstances to soften Saul’s antagonism toward him, David concluded: “Jehovah himself will deal him a blow; or his day will come and he will have to die, or down into battle he will go, and he will certainly be swept away. 	 Mai tua o ana taumafaiga katoa ne fai ke faka‵noga aka ei te kaitaua o Saulo ki a ia, ne fai ei ne Tavita te fakaikuga tenei: “A Saulo e tamate eiloa ne te Aliki; manafai ko oko eiloa ki tena taimi mate io me mate i se taua.


11 For many years, one large family invited an elderly special pioneer couple to join them for a meal once each week. 	 11 I tausaga e uke, ne ‵kami faeloa ne se kāiga lasi e tasi se tauavaga paenia ma‵tua ke ‵kai fakatasi latou i se ‵kaiga e tasi i vaiaso katoa.


The jailer, fearing that the prisoners had escaped, was on the verge of committing suicide when Paul called out to him. 	 Ne mataku a te tino tausi me ka ‵sao atu a pagota, kae i te taimi ka fakamate ei a ia ne kalaga atu a Paulo ki a ia.


True, Jesus did say: “Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. 	 E tonu, e fai mai a Iesu: “Ke se ma‵natu koutou i a au ne vau o ofa te Tulafono, io me ko pelofeta.


Positive Effects 	 Mea Aogā


“It was harmful,” he now says, “because it develops very selfish tendencies.” 	 “E fakamataku ‵ki,” ko ana pati, “me ati aka ei a lagonaga kaima‵nako.”


Notice his respectful words, found at Genesis 18:27: “Please, here I have taken upon myself to speak to Jehovah, whereas I am dust and ashes.” 	 Ke onoono ki ana pati fakaaloalo kolā e maua i te Kenese 18:27: “Fakamolemole a koe ke sa ita eiloa ki a au tenei e gutu faipati atu. Au se tino ola fua, e se ‵tau o fai se pati.”


Yet, when you return a while later, you learn that only two of them have handled their task. 	 Kae fakamuli ifo i te taimi ne toe foki mai ei koe, kae iloa aka ne koe me e tokolua fua ne fai a lā galuega.


UNDERSTANDING BIBLE TRUTH AT LAST 	 KO MALAMALAMA I MUNA‵TONU I TE TUSI TAPU I TE FAKAOTIGA


What we know for certain is this: Abel offered up the very best of what he had. 	 Tenei fua te mea e mautinoa i a tatou: Ne ofo atu ne Apelu a te ‵toe mea ‵lei a ia.


13, 14. (a) Summarize Jesus’ illustration of the man who broadcasts seed. (b) Who is represented by the sower, and what is the seed? 	 13, 14. (a) Fakamatala fakatoetoe mai te tala fakatusa a Iesu e uiga ki te tagata telā ne laku tatela atu a fuaga. (e) Ko oi e fakaata mai i te tino ‵toki saito kae se a te fuaga?


For some, it might be possible to choose not to live in an area of high risk. 	 Kāti e filifili aka ne nisi tino ke se olo atu o ‵nofo i kogā koga kolā e lasi te fakamataku i ei.


(Philippians 2:22) Paul did not seek to make Timothy or any other person a disciple of himself. 	 (Filipi 2:22) Ne seki taumafai eiloa a Paulo o fai a Timoteo io me ko so se tino mo fai sena soko.


(Matthew 5:11, 12) “Happy is the man that keeps on enduring trial, because on becoming approved he will receive the crown of life.”—James 1:12. 	 (Mataio 5:11, 12) “Amutia io me fiafia a te tino telā e kufaki i taimi o tofotofoga, me kafai e manumalo a ia i te tofotofoga, ka maua ne ia te foualiki o te ola.”—Iakopo 1:12.


12 God has a wonderful purpose for the earth and for mankind. 	 12 E isi eiloa se fuafuaga tafasili i te gali a te Atua mō te lalolagi mo tino.


Why is negative gossip so dangerous? 	 Kaia e fakamataku ‵ki ei a pati fakamasei?


(Deut. 6:4) Jesus quoted that statement, and would any true Christian disagree with him?—Mark 12:29. 	 (Teu. 6:4, NW) Ne toe siki mai ne Iesu a pati konā, kae e mata, e isi se Kelisiano tonu i aso nei e se lotomalie ki ana pati konā?—Male. 12:29.


In addressing both Abraham and Moses, Jehovah used a Hebrew term often translated “please.” 	 I te faipati atu ki a Apelaamo mo Mose, ne fakaaoga ne Ieova se tugapati Epelu telā e masani o ‵fuli ki te “fakamolemole.”


Jesus also exhorted them: “Continue to love your enemies and to pray for those persecuting you.”—Matt. 5:44. 	 Kae ne fakamalosi atu foki a Iesu ki a latou: “Ke a‵lofa atu koutou ki otou fili, ‵talo foki mō latou kolā e fakasaua ki a koutou.”—Mataio 5:44.


The House-to-House Ministry—Why Important Now? 	 Te Galuega Talai Mai Fale ki Fale—kaia e Tāua ei i te Taimi Nei?


How did Jehovah help David to cope with the challenges he faced? 	 Ne fesoasoani atu pefea a Ieova ki a Tavita ke fakafesagai mo fakalavelave ne fepaki mo ia?


“Full of Grace,” “Blessed . . . Among Women” 	 “Ke Fakamanuia Atu te Atua,” “Amutia Koe i Fafine Katoa”


21 Yes, many doors of activity are open. 	 21 E tonu, e uke a avanoaga o galuega e ma‵tala nei.


What Went Wrong? 	 Se a te Fakalavelave ne Tupu?


The reason is that God’s servants believe that displaying Jehovah’s qualities is more precious in his eyes than diamonds, gold, or other material things. 	 Ona ko te tali‵tonu o tavini a te Atua me i te fakaasi atu o uiga o Ieova e tāua atu i tena kilokiloga i lō taemani, aulo, io me ko nisi mea faka-te-foitino.


8 We will now focus on three principles that we as stewards need to consider. 	 8 Ke mafau‵fau nei tatou ki fakatakitakiga fakavae e tolu kolā e manakogina ke mafaufau ki ei e pelā me ne situati.


What did Jehovah help Job to appreciate, and how did Job respond? 	 Se a te mea ne fesoasoani atu a Ieova ki a Iopu ke fakatāua ne ia, kae ne saga atu pefea a Iopu ki ei?


The talk also mentioned that expanding one’s ministry leads to more joy. 	 Ne taku mai foki i te lāuga me i te momea aka o mea e fai i te galuega talai e iku atu ki te mauaga o te fiafia telā e sili atu.


“Josiah removed all the detestable things out of all the lands that belonged to the sons of Israel,” states 2 Chronicles 34:33, “and he had all who were found in Israel take up service, to serve Jehovah their God.” 	 “Ne ofa ne te Tupu ko Iosia a tupua fakatakalialia katoa i te kogā laukele o te kau Isalaelu,” ko muna i te 2 Nofoaiga Tupu 34:33, kae “ne taumafai ki tino ke tumau te lotou tavini ki [a Ieova], te Atua.”


Then there is the matter of what is acceptable and what is unacceptable in the community in which one lives. 	 E isi eiloa ne mea kolā e talia mo mea kolā e se talia i te fenua telā e ‵nofo tatou i ei.


Love People, Not Money and Possessions 	 Ke Alofa ki Tino, Kae e se ko Tupe mo Koloa


“The accuser of our brothers has been hurled down . . . 	 “I te tino telā ne ‵moli ne ia o‵tou taina, . . . ko oti nei ne ‵pei ifo ki lalo.


Especially do the sheep need such care today, for the Devil has intensified his efforts to break the integrity of those dedicated to God. 	 E ma‵nako malosi eiloa a mamoe ki se vaegā tausiga penā i aso nei, me ko momea aka ne te Tiapolo ana taumafaiga ke fakamasei ne ia te fakamaoni o tino tukugina atu ki te Atua.


Benefit from the counsel of traveling overseers and their wives. 	 Kae ko te ‵toe mea tāua, ke mo a eiloa ma ‵fiu.


13 An important purpose of conducting a Bible study is to help the student become a teacher. 	 13 A te suā pogai e fai ei te akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ko te fesoasoani atu ki te tino akoga ke fai mo fai se faiakoga.


17 Jesus Christ was himself under intense pressure as the end of his earthly life drew near. 	 Ne iloa ‵lei ne ia a te tāua o ana faifaiga ki te igoa o tena Tamana i te lagi mo te ola o tino katoa i aso mai mua.


(Rev. 2:4) How can you try to avoid such an outcome and help your child to “grow to salvation”? (1 Pet. 2:2) In answer, let us consider the example of Timothy. 	 (Faka. 2:4) E mafai pefea o ‵kalo keatea koe mai i se tulaga penā kae fesoasoani atu foki pefea koe ki tau tama ke ‘gasolo atu ki te fakaolataga’? (1 Pe. 2:2) I tena tali, ke na mafaufau tatou ki te fakaakoakoga a Timoteo.


What would Nathan do? 	 Ne a mea ne fai ne Natano?


They reported that angels had called this child “a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” 	 Ne lipoti mai latou me ne taku ne agelu a te tamaliki tenei ko te “fakaola ko Keliso te Aliki!”


Asaph and his descendants wrote many musical compositions that were used in public worship. 	 Ne tusi ne Asafo mo tino mai tena gafa a pese e uke kolā e fakaaogā mō tapuakiga.


He himself said that the way to salvation is open to “everyone exercising faith in him.” 	 Ne fai mai tou tagata me i te auala ki te fakaolataga e matala eiloa ki “so se tino e fakatuanaki ki a ia.”


Peaceable in the Ministry 9, 10. 	 Ke Uiga Filemu i te Galuega Talai


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(Revelation 18:4) Those who want to be spared must get out of false religion before it is too late. 	 (Fakaasiga 18:4) A tino kolā e fia ‵sao e ‵tau o tiakina ne latou a lotu ‵se manū koi maua se avanoaga.


The Bible offers this guideline: “All of you be like-minded, showing fellow feeling, having brotherly affection, tenderly compassionate.” (1 Pet. 3:8) For some time after the loss, the bereaved Christian may not feel well. 	 E tuku mai i te Tusi Tapu a te fakatakitakiga tenei: “Fai ke fealofani otou mafaufau, ke fakaasi atu a lagonaga fakataina, te alofa fakataina, te alofa atafai, mo te loto maulalo.” (1 Pe. 3:8) Kāti e se malosi ‵lei se Kelisiano telā e fanoanoa mō se vaitaimi mai tua o te galo atu o tena avaga.


(Hebrews 10:24, 25) The Theocratic Ministry School teaches us to speak in public, and the Service Meeting trains us to present our message effectively. 	 (Epelu 10:24, 25) E akoakogina tatou i te Akoga mō Tino Talai ke mafai o fai‵pati atu tatou i mua o tino, kae e akoakogina tatou i te Fakatasiga mō te Galuega Talai ke fakaasi atu ne tatou ‵tou fekau i se auala magoi.


What factors, do you think, influenced church leaders of later centuries to ignore the Bible’s plain teachings? 	 Se a tau faka‵tau, kaia ne seki talia ei ne takitaki lotu a te munatonu mai te Tusi Tapu?


Going Out of Our Way 	 Ke Talia a Mea Faiga‵ta


Concerning this, Jesus said: “I have not spoken out of my own impulse, but the Father himself who sent me has given me a commandment as to what to tell and what to speak.” 	 E uiga ki te mea tenei, ne fai mai a Iesu: “I a au e se faipati fua i taku pule, ka ko te Tamana telā ne uga mai ne ia au, ne tuku mai foki ne ia te poloakiga ki a au, ki mea e ‵tau o taku atu, ki a koutou.”


Doing so will help us to be “healthy in faith” and free from anxiety over the possibility of having committed the unforgivable sin.—Titus 2:2. 	 Mai te faiga o mea konā ka “malosi te ‵tou fakatuanaki” kae ka se manava‵se tatou e uiga ki te faiga o se agasala telā ka se fakamagalogina.—Tito 2:2, NW.


(1 John 1:8) Nevertheless, as Paul further explained, after the legal requirements for adoption had been met, they received a new status. 	 (1 Ioane 1:8) E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, e pelā mo nisi fakamatalaga a Paulo, mai tua o te faiga o mea katoa e ‵tau o fai ki te pukega o tamaliki, ne maua ei ne latou se tulaga fou.


He urged Christians: “[Do] nothing out of contentiousness or out of egotism, but with lowliness of mind considering that the others are superior to you, keeping an eye, not in personal interest upon just your own matters, but also in personal interest upon those of the others.” 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a ia ki Kelisiano: “Sa fai ne koutou ne mea e fakavae i luga i te manatu fakapito mō te ‵lei o te tino, io me i luga i te fakamatamata; kae ke fakatau loto malalo koutou, ke mo a foki e manatu ake koutou me ‵lei atu koutou i nisi tino. Kilo‵kilo ki mea e ‵lei ei nisi tino, kae se ko mea fua e ‵lei ei koutou.”


19, 20. (a) How will all Kingdom subjects demonstrate whether they accept Jehovah’s sovereignty? (b) What grand prospect awaits us? 	 19, 20. (a) Ka fakaasi mai pefea ne tino kolā e ‵nofo mai lalo i te pulega a te Malo me e talia ne latou te pulega a Ieova? (e) Ne a mea fakaofoofogia ka fia‵fia tatou ki ei i te taimi mai mua?


Jesus’ true followers are those who live in harmony with the truths he taught about God and His will.—Matthew 7:21-23. 	 A soko ‵tonu o Keliso ko latou kolā e ola e ‵tusa mo muna‵tonu kolā ne akoako atu ne ia e uiga ki te Atua mo Tena loto.—Mataio 7:21-23.


And how could they preach a release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind? 	 E mafai la pefea o talai atu ne latou a te fakasaolotoga o pagota mo te faka‵leiga o tino ‵kivi?


(Romans 5:12) The Lord’s Prayer addresses that matter too. 	 (Loma 5:12) E aofia foki a te mea tenā i te ‵Talo a te Aliki.


And no wonder, “for all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope.” 	 Kae setioa eiloa o fai mai “me i mea katoa kolā ne tusi i aso mua ne tusi ke akoako ei tatou, me e auala i te ‵tou kufaki mo fakamafanafanaga mai i Tusitusiga Tapu, ko mafai ei o maua ne tatou a te fakamoemoega.”


Rather, contentment promotes a generous spirit.—1 Tim. 6:17-19. 	 I lō te fai penā, e fakamalosi aka ne te lotomalie a te uiga kaimalie.—1 Timo. 6:17-19.


20 By preparing for and attending our meetings and then applying what we have learned to our work as teachers, we receive extensive training. 	 20 Mai te faiga o fakatokaga pelā foki mo te ‵kau atu ki fakatasiga mo te fakagaluegāga o mea kolā ne tauloto ne tatou e pelā me ne faiakoga, ko maua ei ne tatou a akoakoga e uke atu.


When they replied: “Jesus the Nazarene,” he answered: “I am he.” 	 I te taimi ne tali mai ei latou: “Ko Iesu te Nasaleta,” ne tali atu a ia: “Ko au tenei.”


How can we ‘encourage one another’? 	 E mafai pefea ne tatou o ‘fakamalosi atu te suā tino ki te suā tino’?


A pioneer sister from their congregation joined them in their witnessing initiative. 	 Ne kau atu foki ki a lāua se tuagane paenia mai te lā fakapotopotoga ki te vaega tenei o te galuega talai.


(Eph. 5:1) Imitating Jehovah God and his Son involves applying Bible principles, such as those considered in this article. 	 (Efeso 5:1) A te tautali atu ki a Ieova te Atua mo tena Tama e aofia i ei a te fakagalue aka o akoakoga fakavae i te Tusi Tapu, e pelā mo mea kolā ne mafaufau ki ei i te mataupu tenei.


He commends them for their endurance but is concerned that some in the congregation appear to lack a sense of urgency. 	 Ne fakamālō atu a ia ki a latou mō te lotou loto kufaki, kae ne fakaasi atu foki tena manavase me e isi ne tino i te fakapotopotoga ko gasolo o vāivāi.


(Read Joshua 14:6, 8; 23:2, 14.) 	 (Faitau te Iosua 14:6, 8; 23:2, 14.)


12 Modesty helps us always to dress, groom, and comport ourselves in a decent and respectable manner. We realize that we win people’s hearts, not by boasting or drawing undue attention to ourselves, but by displaying a “quiet and mild spirit.” 	 E masaua ne tatou me ‵tau o ‵futi mai ne tatou a loto o tino, e se mai i te fakamatamata io me ko te ‵saga ifo loa ki a tatou eiloa, kae mai i te fakaasiatuga o te ‘agaga filemu mo te agamalu.’


19 What about you and your lot? 	 19 E a koe, ne a au mea ka maua i ei?


(Matthew 24:14) Nothing can bring more lasting benefits to their neighbors than to help them gain knowledge of God. 	 (Mataio 24:14) E seai eiloa se isi mea e mafai o tuku atu ne latou ki olotou tuakoi ke maua ei a mea aogā tumau i lō te fesoasoani atu ke maua ne latou te iloaga e uiga ki te Atua.


How did Jesus show that he keenly appreciated the high value of the Kingdom? 	 Ne fakaasi mai pefea ne Iesu me ne lavea ne ia te lasi o te tāua o te Malo?


Similarly, if you pray sincerely from the heart, you can be confident that Jehovah will give his keen attention to your supplication. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, kafai koe e ‵talo atu mo tou loto kātoa, e talitonu koe me ka saga tonu atu a Ieova ki tau fakatagi.


8 David’s confidence and complete trust in God are evident in another of his psalms, one containing these inspired words: “Jehovah is my light and my salvation. 	 8 A te loto talitonu mo te talitonu katoatoa o Tavita ki te Atua e fakamaoni mai i nisi faisalamo, e tasi e maua i ei a pati fakaosofia konei: “A te Aliki ko toku mainaga mo toku fakaolataga; e seai se tino e mataku au ki ei.


The question is: What standards are the best, both for society and for its members? 	 Kae tenei eiloa te fesili: Ne a toe amioga ‵lei mō te fenua mo tino taki tokotasi i ei?


“The faithful and discreet slave” has organized relief committees to care for our brothers who may be affected by natural disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, or tsunamis. 	 Ko oti ne fakatoka ne te “tavini fakamaoni kae poto” se komiti ke tausi atu ki ‵tou taina kolā e mafai o pokotia i fakalavelave ‵tupu fakafuasei, e pelā mo matagi ma‵losi, mafuie, io me ko galu ‵lasi.


We do not know exactly how the spirit prevented their going into those places, yet it is clear that the spirit led Paul into the vast field of Europe. 	 E se iloa tonu foki eiloa ne tatou a te auala ne puipui ei ne te agaga a te lotou olo atu ki koga konā, kae e manino ‵lei me ne takitaki atu ne te agaga a Paulo ki kogā koga ‵lasi o Eulopa.