What events will occur during that interval? 	 Ne a mea ka ‵tupu i te vaitaimi tenā?


From that day until his death, Brother Barr remained a zealous preacher of the good news. 	 Mai te aso eiloa tenā ke oko mai ki tena mate, ne tumau eiloa a te taina ko Barr i te fai pelā me se tino talai loto finafinau o te tala ‵lei.


Create circumstances that promote study. 	 Fakanofonofoga kolā e fai mō te ‵lei o te akoga.


Each of us needs to close the gap between what we know about Bible principles and what we practice. 	 E manakogina ke fakagalue aka ne tatou taki tokotasi i ‵tou olaga a mea kolā e iloa ne tatou e uiga ki fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu.


Just think of it! 	 Mafaufau la ki ei!


(James 5:11) The Greek word here translated “endurance” has a meaning similar to that of the word James used in the preceding verse for “patience.” 	 (Iakopo 5:11) A te pati Eleni telā ne ‵fuli i konei ki te “kufaki” e tai ‵kese malie mo te pati ne fakaaogā ne Iakopo ki te “kufaki” i te fuaiupu mai mua atu i ei.


For good reason, then, we should carefully ponder what we have learned and pay attention to what we teach.—Read 1 Timothy 4:15, 16. 	 Ona ko pogai ‵lei konei, e ‵tau eiloa mo tatou o mafaufau faka‵lei ki mea ko oti ne tauloto ne tatou kae ‵saga tonu atu ki mea e akoako atu ne tatou.—Faitau te 1 Timoteo 4:15, 16.


The elderly, the infirm, single parents, youths, and others in the congregation certainly appreciate the unselfish support that single ones offer to them. 	 E loto fakafetai a tino ma‵tua, tino ma‵saki, mātua taka, talavou, mo nisi tino i te fakapotopotoga ki te fesoasoani mo te alofa sē fakapito o tino ‵nofo taka.


He had planned to get married in October. 	 Ko oti ne fakatoka tou tagata ke fai tena fakaipoipoga i a Oketopa.


(Genesis 1:26, 27) What does that mean? 	 (Kenese 1:26, 27) Se a te uiga o te mea tenā?


He certainly made that clear through Amos more than a century later during the reign of Jeroboam II, who became king of the ten-tribe kingdom of Israel in about 844 B.C.E. 	 Ne fakamaina manino mai ne ia te mea tenā e auala i a Amosa i se senitenali tupu mai tua ifo i te taimi ne pule i ei a Ielopoamo II, telā ne fai mo tupu o matakāiga e sefulu o Isalaelu kāti i te 844 T.L.M.


Listen to her voice.” 	 Fai so se mea e fai atu ne Sala.”


We learn about the results of their efforts and may thus be able to apply such points to some situations we encounter in life. 	 E iloa ne tatou a ikuga o olotou taumafaiga kae e mafai ei o fakagalue aka ne tatou a vaegā manatu penā ki nisi tulaga kolā e fe‵paki mo tatou i te olaga.


What situation do we find ourselves in today, and what do we need? 2 Today, true Christians are soon to cross into the promised new world and, like Joshua, need to be courageous. 	 2 I aso nei ko pili eiloa o ulu atu a Kelisiano ‵tonu ki te lalolagi fou telā ne folafola mai kae e ‵tau foki o loto ma‵losi latou e pelā mo Iosua.


Some people, even relatives, may ridicule you or in some other way attempt to discourage you. 	 Kāti ka fakatauemu atu io me taumafai a nisi tino, ke oko foki eiloa ki ou kāiga o faka‵tuka koe i nisi auala.


(1 Pet. 4:4) But remember, you are not alone. 	 (1 Petelu 4:4) Kae ke masaua me e se ko koe fua tokotasi e fai penā.


Paul exhorts us: “Become imitators of God, as beloved children, and go on walking in love, just as the Christ also loved us and gave himself for us.” 	 E fakamalosi mai a Paulo ki a tatou: “Ke fakaakoako koutou ki te Atua, e pelā me ne tama‵liki fagasele, kae ke tumau i te sa‵sale i te alofa, e pelā eiloa mo te alofa o Keliso ki a koutou kae tuku atu tena ola mō koutou.”


We have hoped in him. Let us be joyful and rejoice in the salvation by him.”—Isaiah 25:9. 	 Ne talitonu matou ki a ia, kae nei ko fiafia kae lifu matou me ne faka‵sao ne ia matou.”—Isaia 25:9.


The principal wicked spirit is, of course, Satan the Devil, “the ruler of the demons.” 	 A te ‵toe agelu matagā i konei ko Satani te Tiapolo, “te aliki o temoni.”


The Father and Son must have communicated extensively and developed deep affection for each other over aeons of time. 	 I te gasolo aka o malosi ‵ki te lā fesokotakiga, ne gasolo aka eiloa o ‵poko a te alofa mo te atafai o te suā tino ki te suā tino.


He said to David: “You yourself will be king over Israel, and I myself shall become second to you.” (1 Sam. 23:17) Do you see the point? 	 Ana muna ki a Tavita: “Ko koe ka fai mo tupu o Isalaelu, ka ko au e tulaga lua atu ki a koe.” (1 Samuelu 23:17) E mata, e lavea ne koe te manatu tāua i ei?


4 If Christian elders are to help sheep who have strayed, they must bear in mind that the flock of God is a congregation of people dedicated to Jehovah—yes, a precious ‘flock of God’s pasturage.’ 	 4 Kafai e fia fesoasoani atu a toeaina Kelisiano ki mamoe ne ‵galo, e ‵tau o masaua ne latou me i te lafu a te Atua se fakapotopotoga o tino tukugina atu ki a Ieova—e tonu, e tāua ‵ki a ‘te lafu mamoe a te Atua.’


What Really Happens at Death? 	 Ne a Mea e ‵Tupu Māfai ko Mate se Tino?


18. What was going to happen to materialists in Micah’s day? 18 Many in Micah’s day learn the hard way that relying on material things is mere vanity. 	 18 Ne iloa ne tino i aso o Mika mai mea faiga‵ta kolā ne ‵tupu ki a latou me e seai se aogā ke fakalago‵lago ki kope faka-te-foitino.


The next article will discuss another prayer that we must act in harmony with to enjoy God’s blessing now and forever. 	 Ka faipati te suā mataupu ki te suā ‵talo telā e ‵tau o gasue‵sue tatou e ‵tusa mo mea i ei ko te mea ke maua ne tatou a fakamanuiaga a te Atua i te taimi nei ke oko eiloa ki te se-gata-mai.


Michelle: Why do you say that? 	 Michelle: Kaia e fai mai ei koe penā?


(Acts 9:2; 19:23) This expression was fitting because those who became followers of Christ adhered to a manner of life that centered on faith in Jesus Christ and on imitating his example.—1 Pet. 2:21. 	 (Galuega 9:2; 19:23) Ne fetaui ‵lei eiloa te tugapati tenei me i tino kolā ne fai mo fai a soko o Keliso ne tau‵tali atu ki se olaga telā ne fakavae ki te fakatuanaki ki a Iesu Keliso mo te tau‵tali atu ki tena fakaakoakoga.—1 Petelu 2:21.


“Words are cheap, some say,” observes Pattie Mihalik, a journalist in the United States, “but words can also be priceless. 	 “E fai mai a nisi tino i pati e faigofie fua,” e pelā mo te mea e lavea ne Pattie Mihalik, se tino puke tala i te Iunaite Sitete, “kae e mafai foki o ‵loto ‵ki olotou uiga.


“Faith,” says the apostle Paul, “is not a possession of all people.” (2 Thessalonians 3:2) What do you think? 	 Ne fai mai a te apositolo ko Paulo: “A te fakatuanaki e se se mea e maua ne tino katoa.” (2 Tesalonia 3:2, NW) Se a tau faka‵tau?


“The Son of man came . . . to give his soul [or, life] a ransom in exchange for many.”—MARK 10:45. 	 ‘I te Tama a te Tagata ne vau o tuku atu tena ola o fakasaoloto ei a tino e tokouke.’—MALEKO 10:45.


ORGANIZED BY GOD 	 FAKATOKA NE TE ATUA


Actually, “there is no searching out of his understanding.” 	 A te tonuga loa, “e seai se tino e malamalama i ona mafaufauga.”


The question is, Will we listen to the counsel found in his Word and obey it? 	 A te fesili la, E mata, ka ‵saga atu tatou ki manatu fakatonutonu kolā e maua i tena Muna kae faka‵logo ki ei?


What is our most precious possession? 	 Se a te ‵toe kope tāua i ‵tou olaga?


Let us consider how this might be the case. 	 Ke na mafau‵fau tatou ki nisi fakaakoakoga.


The Bible says of some who claim to worship God: “They publicly declare they know God, but they disown him by their works.” 	 E uiga ki tino kolā e fai mai me tapuaki atu latou ki te Atua, e fai mai te Tusi Tapu, penei: “E molimau latou me e iloa ne latou te Atua, kae fakafiti ki te Atua i olotou faifaiga.”


For her sins have massed together clear up to heaven, and God has called her acts of injustice to mind.” 	 Me i ana agasala ko fua‵tu ki te lagi, ka ko te Atua e masaua faeloa ne ia ona auala ma‵sei.”


Jesus was more than a humanitarian. 	 A Iesu e se se tino fua telā ne fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino.


Prophecy could be likened to reminders that are told in advance. 	 E mafai o faka‵tusa a valoaga ki fakamasauaga kolā e fakailoa muamua mai.


14. What statistics indicate that many today are following Peter’s counsel to stay awake? 	 14 E mata, e tokouke a tino i aso nei e ‵saga tonu atu ki te fakamalosiga ke mataala faeloa?


Steps to Making Good Decisions 	 Auala ke Fai ei a Filifiliga ‵Lei


(Exodus 7:14-21) Pharaoh remained obstinate, and Jehovah brought nine more plagues, describing each one in advance. 	 (Esoto 7:14-21) Ne tumau eiloa te loto makeke o Falao, kae ne toe avatu ne Ieova a nisi mala e iva, kae ne fakailoa atu muamua ne ia a mala takitasi konā.


Many had to strip off these harmful ways before being able to clothe themselves with the new personality.—Read Psalm 37:8-11. 	 Ne ‵tau o ‵pei kea‵tea katoa ne tino e tokouke olotou auala fakalogo‵mae konei a koi tuai o ‵pei ki uiga ‵fou.—Faitau te Salamo 37:8-11.


And the woman felt the loss of her coin as if she had no other coins. 	 Kae ne fanoanoa foki te fafine tenā e pelā eiloa me e seai aka foki ne ana nisi tupe.


Yet, conditions were safe enough for a 12-year-old like Jesus to be allowed a certain amount of freedom. 	 E ui i ei, ne sē fakamataku a tulaga o mea e fai ki se tamaliki ko 12 tausaga pelā mo Iesu ke tuku atu ki ei se tamā saolotoga.


(Job 2:7) Though Job wished he were dead, he still had faith in God’s power to resurrect him back to life on earth. 	 (Iopu 2:7) E tiga eiloa ne fia mate a ia, ne fakatuanaki a ia ki te ‵mana o te Atua ke toe fakaola mai a ia ki te lalolagi.


(Ps. 72:7) Indeed, it is no exaggeration to say that Jehovah’s discipline teaches us how to live together forever in peace and harmony as a family under his fatherly care. 	 (Sala. 72:7) E tonu, se ‵mea ‵lei ke fai atu me i polopolokiga a Ieova e akoako ne ia tatou ke iloa te auala ke ola fakatasi ki te se-gata-mai i te filemu mo te ‵kau fakatasi e pelā me se kāiga mai lalo i te tausiga alofa a te tamana.


We may even become so desperate for emotional support that we will accept attention from just about anyone. 	 E mafai o momea aka te lasi o ‵tou manakoga ki se tino ke fakamafanafana mai telā ka talia ei ne tatou se fesoasoani mai i so se tino.


(Matthew 24:9) Yet, despite horrific experiences in Nazi death camps and in the Soviet Gulag, despite being victims of mob violence, false accusations, and lying attacks, the peace of the Christ has kept them firm. 	 (Mataio 24:9) Kae ui loa a faifaiga fakama‵taku a te kau Nasi ki a latou i falepuipui kolā ne ‵mate ei a tino e tokouke pelā foki mo falepuipui ne fakagalue aka ei ne te kau Lusia a latou, ne fai a te filemu o Keliso ke tu ‵mautakitaki eiloa a Kelisiano faitalia me ne oko atu ki a latou a fakasauāga ma‵sei, ‵losiga ‵se mo osoatuga fakaloiloi.


To what was the apostle Paul referring when he said that he bore on his body “the brand marks of a slave of Jesus”?—Galatians 6:17. 	 Se a te mea ne fakauiga ki ei a te apositolo ko Paulo i te taimi ne fai atu ei a ia “me i pa‵kiaga i luga i toku foitino, e fakaasi atu ei i a au ko te tavini a Iesu”?—Kalatia 6:17.


So, having a tender affection for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not only the good news of God, but also our own souls, because you became beloved to us.”—1 Thess. 2:7, 8. 	 Ona ko te motou a‵lofa ki a koutou, ko toka nei matou o ‵kau fakatasi mo koutou i te Tala ‵Lei mai i te Atua, pelā foki mo te tuku atu o omotou ola mō koutou, i te mea e fakapelepele koutou ne matou.”—1 Tesalonia 2:7, 8.


14 It is not easy to deal with wrath and anger, especially when it stems from what Paul called “malicious bitterness.” 	 14 E se se mea faigofie ke fakafesagai atu ki te kaitaua mo te ita, maise eiloa māfai e māfua mai i te mea telā e taku ne Paulo ko “uiga fakapiau io me ko te kaitaua.”


There is no cure. 	 E seai se faka‵leiga ki ei.


(Matthew 2:16) It was likely Satan who motivated Herod—all in an effort to destroy the child who would one day become God’s promised Messiah and bring God’s judgment upon Satan! 	 (Mataio 2:16) E sē taumate ko Satani eiloa telā ne fakamalosi atu ki a Helota ko te mea ke tamate te tamaliki telā ne folafola mai ne te Atua me ka fai mo fai te Mesia, me ko ia tenā ka fakaoko atu fakamuli te fakasalaga a te Atua ki a Satani!


“It got to the point that I wanted to die.” 	 “Ne oko atu au ki te tulaga ko te fia mate.”


SONGS: 127, 88 	 PESE: 127, 88


Valdès has sometimes been called Pierre Valdès or Peter Waldo, but his first name cannot be confirmed. 	 I nisi taimi e fakaigoa foki a Valdès ki a Pierre Valdès io me ko Petelu Waldo, kae e se iloa tonu ne tatou me ko oi tena igoa muamua.


God’s appointed Ruler will act in behalf of the poor and the lowly. 	 Ka fai eiloa ne te Tupu filifilia a te Atua a mea konei mō tino ma‵tiva kae fakaa‵lofa.


Remember, Jesus discussed the sign of his presence. 	 Masaua la, me ne faipati atu a Iesu ki te fakailoga o tena fakatasi mai.


(Deut. 5:16; Matt. 15:4) As a grown-up, Jesus always did the things pleasing to his heavenly Father. 	 (Teutelonome 5:16; Mataio 15:4) I te taimi ne gasolo aka ei o matua tou tagata, ne fai faeloa ne Iesu a mea kolā e fakafiafia atu ki tena Tamana faka-te-lagi.


• What divine assurances have you seen fulfilled? 	 • Ne a folafolaga a Ieova ne lavea ne Iosua te lotou fakataunuga?


What is the secret to success? 	 Se a te auala ki te manuia?


And their “other sheep” companions join them and support them in the work of telling mankind about Jehovah and his purposes.* (John 10:16; Matthew 24:14) What a grand and joyful public service that is!—Psalm 107:21, 22. 	 Kae ko olotou taugasoa ko ‘nisi mamoe’ e ‵kau fakatasi kae ‵lago atu foki ki a latou i te galuega ko te faipati atu ki tino e uiga ki a Ieova mo ana fuafuaga.* (Ioane 10:16; Mataio 24:14) Ko tafaga la te gali mo te fakafiafia o te taviniga tenā mō tino katoa!—Salamo 107:21, 22.


And who would benefit from this? 	 Kae ko oi ka maua ne latou a mea aogā mai i te mea tenei?


Thus, while Jehovah permitted Christ to be killed by his enemies, there can be no doubt that Jehovah suffered when he saw his chosen Servant being put to death. 	 Tela la, e tiga eiloa ne talia ne Ieova ke tamate a Keliso ne ana fili, e seai se fakalotolotolua me ne logo‵mae foki a Ieova i te kilo atu ki tena Tavini filifilia ko tamate.


We should therefore have the same trust in God as that expressed by Joshua, who declared: “Not one word out of all the good words that Jehovah your God has spoken to you has failed. 	 Tela la, e ‵tau o tali‵tonu tatou ki te Atua e pelā mo te mea ne fakaasi mai ne Iosua, telā ne folafola mai: “E iloa faka‵lei ne koutou katoa i otou ‵kano loto taki tokotasi, me i te Aliki te otou Atua ko oti ne tuku atu ne ia ki a koutou a mea ‵lei katoa, kolā ne tauto a ia ke tuku atu.


(Mark 9:33-37; 10:35-45) Not long after the second of such occasions, Jesus arranged to celebrate privately his last Passover with them. 	 (Maleko 9:33-37; 10:35-45) Mai tua malie o te lua o taimi o vaegā maopoopoga penā, ne fakatoka ei ne Iesu ke fakamanatu ne latou te Paseka i a latou eiloa.


Many sisters who have served abroad were initially hesitant about moving to a foreign land. 	 I te taimi muamua, ne seki ma‵nako a tuagane e tokouke ke olo o tavini atu i fenua fakaa‵tea.


This type of meditation is the soil in which appreciation grows. 	 A te vaegā mafaufau ‵loto penei e ati aka i ei te loto fakafetai e pelā eiloa me se laukele ola ‵lei telā e ola i ei a pulalakau.


Its message certainly is alive and exerts power.—Hebrews 4:12. 	 E ola kae ‵mana foki te fekau i ei.—Epelu 4:12.


It is evident that in lands rich and poor, many people’s interests and pursuits are focused on material gains and advancement. 	 Se mea mautinoa me i fenua mau‵mea mo fenua ma‵tiva, e ‵saga atu eiloa a tino e tokuke ki te mauaga o koloa faka-te-foitino mo te ‵salaga o te lotou manuia.


“Suddenly there occurred from heaven a noise just like that of a rushing stiff breeze, and it filled the whole house in which they were sitting. 	 “I mo taimi foki eiloa kona, ne lagona ne latou te ‵gulu mai luga i te lagi e pela eiloa mo se afa ko agi, tofu katoa ei te fale i te laumatagi tena.


Christians must use their Bible-trained conscience when dealing with government officials 	 E ‵tau o fakaaoga ne Kelisiano olotou loto lagona kolā ne akoako ki te Tusi Tapu i olotou faifaiga ki tino ga‵lue o te malo


In view of mankind’s imperfect nature, we have to agree when the Bible says: “It is plain to anyone with eyes to see that at the present time all created life groans in a sort of universal travail.”—Romans 8:22, The New Testament in Modern English, by J. B. Phillips. 	 I te ‵kilo atu ki te tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa o tino, e ‵tau o lotoma‵lie tatou ki pati a te Tusi Tapu: “E manino ‵lei ki so se tino telā e isi ne ana mata ke kilo atu ki te mānava fi‵ta o mea katoa kolā ne faite i te taimi nei i se taumafaiga telā e fai i te lalolagi kātoa.”—Loma 8:22, The New Testament in Modern English, by J. B. Phillips.


3. What causes for fear exist, and what is foretold about our time? 	 3 E uke a pogai kese‵kese e ma‵taku kae pole‵pole ei a tino i aso nei.


19 We too can be “nothing but joyful” as we meditate on the meaning of the ancient Jewish festivals. 	 19 E mafai foki tatou o “fia‵fia” i te ‵tou mafaufau ‵loto ki uiga o fakamanatuga mua a tino Iutaia.


Generally speaking, we might think of it this way: Jehovah’s power enables him to act. 	 Kāti ka mafau‵fau ifo tatou, penei: E fai ne Ieova ana fuafuaga ona ko tena malosi.


In keeping with Jesus’ pattern of feeding many through the hands of a few, that slave is made up of a small group of anointed brothers who are directly involved in preparing and dispensing spiritual food during Christ’s presence. 	 I te tautali i te fakaakoakoga a Iesu i te fagaiga o tino e tokouke e auala i nāi tino fua, a te tavini tenā e aofia i ei se potukau foliki o taina fakaekegina kolā e aofia tonu i te fakatokaga mo te fakasoaga o mea‵kai faka-te-agaga i te taimi e fakatasi mai ei a Keliso.


(Phil. 2:4) It is proper to take reasonable care of ourselves, but the keen interest we show in our brothers and in the people to whom we bring “this good news of the kingdom” will prevent us from being preoccupied with our physical well-being.—Matt. 24:14. 	 (Filipi 2:4) Se mea ‵tau ke tausi faka‵lei ki a tatou eiloa, kae ko te fiafia telā e fakaasi atu ne tatou ki ‵tou taina mo tino kolā e talai atu ne tatou ki ei a “te Tala ‵Lei tenei e uiga ki te Malo,” ka fai ei ke se fakalave‵lave tatou i te tausiga fua o tatou i te feitu faka-te-foitino.—Mataio 24:14.


How were Witnesses on two different occasions able to use scriptures effectively to comfort mourning ones? 14 A Witness who is a full-time evangelizer approached a lady on the sidewalk and asked what she thought about the recent terrorist attacks. 	 14 Ne fanatu se Molimau, telā se tino talai tumau, ki se fafine i te auala kae ne fesili atu ei ki a ia me se a tena faka‵tau ki te osoatuga fakamuli nei o te kau takafia‵toa.


5 However, Jehovah did not allow the ungrateful attitude of Adam and Eve to rob him of his joy. 	 5 Kae ne seki talia ne Ieova te loto se fakafetai o Atamu mo Eva ke ave keatea i ei tena fiafia.


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In the Christian Greek Scriptures, the word “resurrection” occurs more than 40 times. 	 I Tusitusiga Eleni faka-Kelisiano, e silia atu i te 40 taimi e sae mai ei te pati ko te “toetu.”


(Genesis 1:28) When they sinned, however, it was as if Adam and Eve vandalized the human family yet to be born. 	 (Kenese 1:28) Kae i te taimi ne agasala ei lāua, ne fai pelā me ne fakamasei ne Atamu mo Eva a te kāiga kātoa o tino kolā e seki fa‵nau mai.


• In what ways did Jesus show consideration for others? 	 • I auala fea ne mafaufau ‵mafa ei a Iesu ki nisi tino?


In order to help people everywhere, they translate, print, and distribute Bible study material in over 500 languages. 	 Ko te mea ke fesoasoani atu ki tino i koga katoa, e ‵fuli, e ‵lomi, kae tufatufa atu ne latou a mataupu faka-te-Tusi Tapu kolā e mafai o suke‵suke ki ei i ‵gana e sili atu i te 500.


SHARE THE GOOD NEWS THAT GOD HEARS PRAYERS 	 FAKAILOA ATU TE TALA ‵LEI ME E LAGONA NE TE ATUA A ‵TALO


13 In order to preserve his life, a person is likely to be willing to have a limb surgically amputated. 	 13 Ko te mea ke ola se tino, kāti ka talia ne ia ke ‵kati keatea tena lima.


Yet, there are other sacrifices with which God is well-pleased. 	 Kae e isi aka foki ne taulaga kolā e fiafia ki ei a te Atua.


7. (a) Why can we not expect Jehovah to remove all distressing situations now? (b) How do we know that it is possible for us to endure persecution and tribulation? 	 7. (a) Kaia e sē ‵tau ei o fakamoe‵moe tatou ke fakaseai atu katoa ne Ieova a tulaga faiga‵ta i taimi nei? (e) E iloa pefea ne tatou me e mafai o kufaki ne tatou a fakasauaga mo fakalavelave faiga‵ta?


“Supply to your faith . . . endurance.”—2 PETER 1:5, 6. 	 ‘Fakaopoopo ki te otou fakatuanaki te kufaki.’ —2 PETELU 1:5, 6.


(Deuteronomy 32:9, 11, 12) To teach her young to fly, the mother eagle ‘stirs up her nest,’ fluttering and flapping her wings to urge her young ones to take off. 	 (Teutelonome 32:9, 11, 12) Ke akoako tena tama ke eva, e kapatā ne te aeto ana kapa‵kau i ‘tena ofaga,’ ke fakamalosi atu ki ana punua ke na eva atu loa.


Before long, though, his love of God’s truths was put to the test. 	 E seki leva, ne tofotofogina ei tena loto ‵nau ki muna‵tonu mai te Atua.


You may feel that caring for your sick child consumes all your energy. 	 Kāti ko mafaufau koe me i te tausi atu ki tau tamaliki masaki e fakamāumāu ki ei tou malosi kātoa.


Mamre 	 Mamele


(Genesis 8:21) And youths are especially vulnerable to the attacks of Satan, who like “a roaring lion” preys on the inexperienced. 	 (Kenese 8:21, NW) E tuku faka‵sau malosi atu a talavou ki osomaiga a Satani, telā e fai pelā me se “leona fekai” kae oso atu ki tino sē ata‵mai.


That way, I feel more in tune with Jehovah’s thinking.” 	 I te auala tenā, e lagona ne au me ko talia ne au a mafaufauga o Ieova.”


What shows that Israel’s appreciation for God’s mighty acts was short-lived? 2 After crossing the Red Sea, the Israelites “began to fear Jehovah and to put faith in Jehovah.” 	 2 Ko oti ne olo atu te kau Isalaelu ki te suā feitu o te Tai Kula kae “ne ma‵taku ei latou ki te Aliki [ko Ieova]; kae tali‵tonu latou ki te Aliki mo tena tavini ko Mose.”


Incidentally, Sonia suffered no ill effects from her loving efforts to care for Heidi. 	 Ne seki pokotia eiloa a Sonia i se masaki ona ko ana galuega kolā ne fai mo te alofa i te tausi atu ki a Heidi.


vs 3, 4. Because they lived in a rugged region of high mountains and deep ravines that offered excellent strategic advantages, the Edomites may presumptuously have deceived themselves into feeling safe and secure. 	 3, 4. Ona ko te mea e ‵nofo atu latou i kogā koga maugā kolā e maua ei ne latou a toe puipuiga ‵lei mai olotou fili, kāti ne faka‵segina eiloa te kau Etoma ne te lotou fakamata‵mata me e saogālēmū kae tokagamalie latou.


Then he added: “On account of him I have taken the loss of all things and I consider them as a lot of refuse, that I may gain Christ.” 	 Kae ne toe fai mai a ia: “Ona ko ia ko talia ei ne au ke ‵galo atu a mea katoa kae ke kilo atu foki ki ei e pelā me ne kaiga ko oko eiloa i te uke, ko te mea ke maua ne au a Keliso.”


In addition, we need humility as well as courageous faith when enduring bad publicity, legal attacks, or violent persecution.—1 Peter 5:6. 	 E se gata i ei, e ‵tau foki o maua ne tatou te loto maulalo, te loto toa mo te fakatuanaki ke mafai ei o kufaki i fakasalalauga sē ‵tonu, ‵tekemaiga e auala i tulafono mo amioga fakasauā matagā.—1 Petelu 5:6.


For instance, Jesus Christ provided the ransom sacrifice and thus laid the groundwork for forgiveness of sins. 	 E pelā mo Iesu Keliso, ne tuku mai ne ia te taulaga togiola telā ko isi ei se fakavae mō te fakamagaloga o agasala.


6 “‘Brotherly love,’” according to one scholar, “is a relatively rare term outside of Christian literature.” 	 6 A te “ ‘alofa fakataina,’ ” e ‵tusa mo fakamatalaga a se tagata poto e tokotasi, “se alofa telā e maua ne se tautaina io me se tau tuagane.”


(Romans 11:33) Clearly, we will never know all there is to know about Jehovah. 	 (Loma 11:33) E manino ‵lei, me ka se iloa ne tatou a mea katoa e uiga ki a Ieova.


Actual dew is a blessing from God. 	 A te ‵sau tonu se fakamanuiaga mai i te Atua.


What could impede the activity of holy spirit in our behalf? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o faka‵lave aka ei te galuega a te agaga tapu i a tatou?


13:5—What is meant by the expression “a covenant of salt”? 	 13:5, NW—Se a te uiga o te “feagaiga o te masima”?


For example, consider Birgit, a Christian wife in her 30’s. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ke mafaufau ki te fafine avaga Kelisiano ko Birgit, telā ko 30 tupu ana tausaga.


Serve Jehovah “With a Delightful Soul” 	 Tavini Atu ki a Ieova “mo te Loto Fiafia”


He was “persuaded to believe” what he heard and read.—2 Timothy 1:5; 3:14, 15. 	 Ne fakamalosigina a ia ke “tumau . . . i te talitonu faka‵lei” ki mea kolā ne lagona kae ne faitau foki a ia ki ei. —2 Timoteo 1:5; 3:14, 15


A friendship was forged that has lasted many years. 	 Ne tumau eiloa te va fakataugasoa o kāiga konei mō se fia o tausaga.


2 Paul’s counsel to the Thessalonians is especially fitting for Christians living in “the time of the end.” 	 2 E fetaui tonu eiloa a te fakatakitakiga a Paulo ki te kau Tesalonia mō Kelisiano kolā e ola i te taimi o “te gataga.”


HE WAS the forefather of a mighty nation, a prophet, a businessman, a leader. 	 NE FAI a ia mo fai te tupuga o se atufenua malosi, se pelofeta, se tino fai pisinisi, mo se takitaki.


(Matthew 14:19; 15:36) Apparently, then, the breaking of the Memorial bread has no spiritual significance. 	 (Mataio 14:19; 15:36) Tenā la, e seai se fakauigāga fakapito o te tofitofiga o te falaoa i te Fakamanatuga.


Thus, we seek to be useful, considerate, and helpful in an agreeable manner with other family members. 	 Tela la, e taumafai tatou ke fai mo tino aogā, e amanaia ki nisi tino, kae e fesoasoani atu foki i so se mea telā e lotoma‵lie ki ei a te kāiga kātoa.


By his words and actions, Jesus sought to fulfill the will of his heavenly Father, Jehovah.* Jesus found great joy in doing God’s will. 	 E auala i ana pati mo ana faifaiga, ne manako a Iesu ke fakataunu a te loto o tena Tamana faka-te-lagi, ko Ieova.* Ne fiafia ‵ki eiloa a Iesu i te faiga o te loto o te Atua.


(Mal. 3:16) Jehovah indeed “knows those who belong to him.” (2 Tim. 2:19) He is keenly aware of every single thing we do and say. 	 (Mala. 3:16) Se mea tonu me e “iloa ne Ieova ana tino.” (2 Timo. 2:19) E lavea ‵lei ne ia a ‵tou faifaiga mo ‵tou pati e fai.


6 However, the very thought of eating those formerly unclean foods would likely have been repulsive to other Jewish Christians. 	 6 Kae kāti ne takalia‵lia a nisi Kelisiano Iutaia ki te manatu ke ‵kai ki meakai kolā ne taku muamua pelā me e lai‵lai.


What a precious gift they proved to be to those who obeyed them! 	 Ko se faka‵tau eiloa te tāua o te meaalofa tenā ki tino kolā ne faka‵logo ki ei!


What the Bible promises will come true, and you can enjoy its fulfillment. 	 Ka taunu eiloa a mea kolā e folafola mai i te Tusi Tapu, kae e mafai foki o fiafia koe ke lavea atu te fakataunuga o mea konā.


Whether our hope is heavenly or earthly, we are no part of the world, and we are not infected by such spiritually deadly plagues as its immorality, materialism, false religion, and worship of “the wild beast” and its “image,” the United Nations.—Revelation 9:20, 21; 13:1-18; John 17:16. 15. In what respects do we enjoy angelic help? 	 E se fai eiloa tatou e pelā me ne vaega o te lalolagi nei, faitalia me fakamoemoe tatou ke ola i te lagi io me ko te lalolagi, kae ka se pisipisia foki tatou i mala kolā ka fakamasei mai ei tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga e pelā mo te faiga o amioga ma‵sei, te fia fai ki kope faka-te-lalolagi, lotu ‵se, mo te tapuakiga ki te ‘manu fekai’ mo tena “fakatusa,” ko Malo ‵Soko.—Fakaasiga 9:20, 21; 13:1-18; Ioane 17:16.


FORTUNE-TELLING 	 FAKAMATALAGA O MEA ‵TUPU I ASO MAI MUA


Some people say that different religions are like different roads leading up a mountain. 	 E fai mai a nisi tino me i lotu kese‵kese e fai pelā me ne auala kese‵kese kolā e tau atu ki luga i se mauga.


6. Why did it take real faith for Abram to leave Ur? 	 6 I te taimi ne matua ei a Apelamo e seai sena tamaliki.


2 As mentioned in the preceding article, Jesus likened the Kingdom-preaching work to a farmer’s sowing of seed. 	 2 E pelā mo te mea ne taku atu i te mataupu mai mua, ne fakatusa ne Iesu te galuega talai o te Malo ki se tino ‵toki lakau telā e ‵toki ne ia a fuaga.


5 Noah lived in a world that was “filled with violence” and immorality. 	 5 Ne ola a Noa i se lalolagi telā ne “‵fonu . . . i amioga fakasaua” mo amioga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau.


“Roll upon Jehovah your way, and rely upon him, and he himself will act,” said David. 	 “Tuku atu kātoa a koe ki te Aliki; fakatuanaki ki a ia, kae ka fesoasoani a ia ki a koe,” ko pati a Tavita.


• Persecution of true Christians 	 • Fakasauaga o Kelisiano ‵tonu


Many who have these skills neglect to use them; instead, they pursue less profitable occupations. 	 E tokouke a tino kolā e maua ne latou a atamai konei ko sē ‵saga o fakaaoga ne latou; kae ko fai ne latou a mea kolā e se aoga.


If we are not careful, for instance, how easily our manner of dress can become undignified and inappropriate! 	 Kafai e se fakaeteete tatou, se mea faigofie fua o fai ne tatou ke se mata ‵malu kae se ‵lei foki ‵tou teuga!


Let us consider four practical lessons: (1) True repentance is manifested by deeds, not just words; (2) sacrifices alone do not please God; (3) Jehovah feels hurt when his worshippers turn away from him; and (4) to reap what is good, we must sow what is good. 	 Ke mafaufau nei tatou ki akoakoga tāua e fa: (1) E lavea atu te salamo tonu i au faifaiga, kae se ko pati fua; (2) e se fiafia fua te Atua ki taulaga kolā e ofo atu; (3) e logo‵mae a Ieova māfai e fulitua atu ana tino tapuaki ki a ia; kae ko te (4) ke tau a mea ‵lei, e ‵tau foki o ‵toki ne tatou a mea ‵lei.


If a fellow Christian who has offended me asks for forgiveness, am I as ready to forgive as God is?’—Psalm 86:5. 	 Kafai e manako se taina Kelisiano ki se fakamagaloga mai i a au, e mata, e toka au o fakamagalo a ia e pelā mo te Atua?’—Salamo 86:5.


(Job 10:1; 19:2) In the end, Jehovah reproved those false accusers. 	 (Iopu 10:1; 19:2) I te fakaotiga, ne polopoloki ‵mafa ne Ieova a latou konei.


(Acts 8:5, 6, 14-17; 10:19-22, 44, 45) With a view to promoting the spread of the good news among the nations, Jesus acted personally to move Saul of Tarsus to become a Christian. 	 (Galuega 8:5, 6, 14-17; 10:19-22, 44, 45) Fakatasi mo se kilokiloga ke fakamalosi aka a te fakasalalauatuga o te tala ‵lei ki fenua katoa, ne gasuesue eiloa a Iesu ke fakamalosi aka a Saulo mai Taso ke fai e pelā me se Kelisiano.


If we respond to the spirit’s direction, we will display “the greatest freeness of speech” in our ministry. 	 Kafai e ‵saga atu tatou ki te takitakiga a te agaga, ka ‘seai foki ne fakalavelave e taofigina ei ‵tou fai‵pati atu’ i te ‵tou galuega talai.


He states: “I love telling people about the truth. 	 Ana muna: “E fiafia au o faipati atu ki nisi tino e uiga ki te munatonu.


The teacher might thus ask: “Why does the Bible condemn sexual relations outside of marriage? 	 Kāti e mafai o fesili atu te faiakoga: “Kaia e taku fakamasei ei ne te Tusi Tapu a faifaiga fakatauavaga i tua o te fakaipoipoga?


11 Since Jesus’ resurrection, Jehovah has performed many other great and wonderful works. 	 11 Talu mai te toetuga o Iesu, ne fai ne Ieova a nisi galuega ‵mana kae fakaofoofogia e uke.


“Throw all your anxiety upon [Jehovah],” wrote Peter, “because he cares for you.”—1 Peter 5:7; Psalm 55:22. 	 Ne tusi mai a Petelu, penei: “Fakaeke katoa ki luga i a ia [ko Ieova] a mea e manava‵se ei koutou, me e atafai atu eiloa [a ia] ki a koutou.”—1 Petelu 5:7; Salamo 55:22.


What was the disciple James inspired to explain regarding the meaning of true Christian faith? 	 Se a te mea ne fakaosofia ei te soko ko Iakopo ke fakamatala ne ia te uiga o te fakatuanaki tonu o se Kelisiano?


Help Others Obey What the Bible Teaches 	 Fesoasoani Atu ki Nisi Tino ke Faka‵logo ki mea Kolā e Akoako Mai i te Tusi Tapu


JESUS once asked his disciples: “Which father is there among you who, if his son asks for a fish, will perhaps hand him a serpent instead of a fish? 	 NE FESILI atu a Iesu ki ana soko: “Ko oi se tamana i a koutou na, e mafai o tuku atu se gata ki tena tama manafai e fakamolemole mai ki se ika?


What does the Bible say about spiritually-minded people? 	 Ne a pati a te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki tino kolā e mafau‵fau faka-te-agaga?


(1 Timothy 4:16) Yet, we who are listening should not be unduly critical. 	 (1 Timoteo 4:16) Kae e se ‵tau mo tatou kolā e fakalogo‵logo o taku fakamasei a lauga kolā e fai.


Trees That Stand the Test of Time 	 Lakau Kolā e Tumau te Leva


The answer was: “The Scriptural evidence points to the conclusion that they do not.” 	 Tenei te tali: “E fakamaoni mai i te Tusi Tapu me e se mafai.”


The leaven ferments the whole mass, all “three large measures of flour.” 	 E faka‵fete ne te mea faka‵fete a te palūga kātoa, telā “e palu ki loto i se tisi falaoa lasi.”


[Box/Pictures on pages 9, 10] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 7]


Bereaved relatives invariably ask themselves, “Where are the dead?” 	 E fesili ifo faeloa a tino loto mafātia ki a latou, “E ‵nofo nei i fea a tino ‵mate?”


September 1, 2011 	 Setema 1, 2011


But just imagine Abraham’s joy when he is resurrected back to a paradise earth. 	 Kae mafaufau ki te fiafia o Apelaamo māfai ko toetu mai ki te lalolagi palataiso.


5, 6. Describe the wickedness that existed in ancient Canaan. 	 5, 6. Ke fakamatala mai a amioga ma‵sei kolā ne fai i te fenua mua o Kanana.


JEHOVAH’S WORD, the Holy Bible, is one of the oldest and most widely distributed books in the world. 	 A TE MUNA a Ieova, ko te Tusi Tapu, se tusi e tasi mai i toe tusi leva mo te ‵toe tusi lauiloa telā ne tufatufa atu i te lalolagi kātoa.


(Job 1:13-19) Satan next afflicted Job with a painful and repulsive illness. 	 (Iopu 1:13-19) Ne toe fakapuapuaga ne Satani a Iopu ki se masaki fakalogo‵mae kae fakatakalialia.


16 The early Christians did not simply meet together for a brief period following the stunning miracle at Pentecost 33 C.E. 	 16 A Kelisiano i aso mua ne seki maopoopo fua i se vaitaimi toetoe mai tua o vavega fakaofoofogia kolā ne ‵tupu i te Penitekoso 33 T.A.


Yet, when we were at our lowest ebb, our circuit overseer, Neville Bromwich, arrived at our door. 	 Kae ui i ei, i te taimi ne loto vāi‵vai ei māua, kae ne āsi mai te motou ovasia o te fenua ko Neville Bromwich.


The only Scriptural ground for divorce that might free one to remarry is sexual immorality. 	 A te pogai faka-te-Tusi Tapu fua e tasi e mafai o ‵tala te avaga kae toe avaga ko faifaiga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau.


SONGS: 9, 22 	 PESE: 9, 22


Paul got the point. 	 Ne maina a Paulo i te mea tenā.


Indeed, Jehovah—the Giver of “every good gift and every perfect present”—would extend nothing less to his loyal ones.—James 1:17; Isaiah 25:8. 	 E tonu, a Ieova—te Tino telā e tuku mai ne ia a “mea ‵lei katoa . . . mo meaalofa katoatoa takitasi”—e tuku mai ne ia te ‵toe meaalofa ‵lei mō ana tino fakamaoni.—Iakopo 1:17; Isaia 25:8.


He pushed his bicycle the final 200 miles (320 km) through areas where men had previously perished from thirst. 	 Ne takitaki atu tena pasika ta-ki-vae i se 200 maila (320 km) i koga kolā ne ‵mate ei a tino mai te fia inu.


Jesus gave what glimpses of blessings under Kingdom rule? 	 Se a te fakaasiga foliki ne tuku mai ne Iesu e uiga ki fakamanuiaga mai lalo i te pulega a te Malo?


In other words, he becomes whatever he needs to become in order to fulfill his purpose. 	 I nisi tugāpati, e fai a ia mo fai so se mea e manakogina ko te mea ke fakataunu ei tena fuafuaga.


Sadly, ignoring warnings can have tragic results. 	 Se mea fakafanoanoa, me i te se fia ‵saga atu ki fakailoga e mafai eiloa o iku atu ki se fakalavelave fakamataku.


Instead, we should use our resources in such a way as to enrich, or build up, our relationship with Jehovah. 	 I lō te fai penā, e ‵tau o fakaaogā ne tatou a ‵tou koloa ke momea aka te ‵lei io me fakamalosi aka ei ‵tou fesokotakiga mo Ieova.


Journalist Juan Arias points out: “Those who, within Christianity, criticize the way Christmas has become ‘paganized’ and more devoted to jollity and consumerism than to religion, are generally unaware that even in its origin the Nativity . . . already incorporated many of the features of the Roman pagan festival [of the sun].”—El País, December 24, 2001. 	 E fai mai a te tino tusitala ko Juan Arias: “A tino i Lotu Kelisiano kolā e fakamasei ne latou te auala ko fai ei te Kilisimasi e pelā me se ‘mea fapaupau’ kae ‵saga malosi atu eiloa ki fakafiafiaga mo mea fakapisinisi i ei i lō mea fakalotu, e se iloa ne latou me ko leva ne aofia i ei a faifaiga o te fakamanatuga fapaupau a te kau Loma [ki te la].”—El País, Tesema 24, 2001.


Medical bills often consume all the savings that a family has. 	 E masani eiloa o palele a tupe ‵teu a te kāiga i te ‵togiga o vailakau fakatokitā.


Even so, we can use whatever time and energy we have to increase our sacrifice of praise to Jehovah. 	 E se gata i ei, e mafai o fakaaoga ne tatou so se taimi mo te malosi e maua ne tatou ke momea aka ei te uke o taulaga o vikiga e tuku atu ne tatou ki a Ieova.


Yes, we can confidently look to the future when Jehovah God, the Giver of life, will bury death forever. 	 Ao, e mafai eiloa o ‵kilo atu tatou ki mua mo te loto talitonu ki te taimi ka tanu ei ne te Atua, te Māfuaga o te ola, a te mate ki te se-gata-mai.


In this religious, social, and political climate unfolds the account of a line of judges whom Jehovah raises up to save his people from their enemies. 	 I loto i te lotou olaga fakalotu, fakapolitiki mo te olaga masani, e maua ei ne tatou a tala e uiga ki famasino kolā ne faka‵tu aka ne Ieova ke faka‵sao ei latou mai olotou fili.


7 In contrast, David’s predecessor, King Saul, did not respond well to counsel. 	 7 Kae ‵kese a te tupu ko Saulo telā ne sui ne Tavita, ne seki fakalogo faka‵lei ki pati fakatonutonu.


Some years later, he asked an elder who had befriended him to study the Bible with him. 	 I nāi tausaga fakamuli ifo, ne fakamolemole atu a ia ki se toeaina telā ne fakataugasoa mo ia ke toe fai tena akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


History, Not Myth 	 Se Tala Fakasolopito, E Sē Se Tala ‵Kai


How can we follow Jesus’ example in welcoming weak ones who come to our place of meeting? 	 E tau‵tali atu pefea tatou ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu i te talimālō atu ki tino vāi‵vāi kolā e o‵mai ki fakatasiga?


AFTER Jesus’ final meal with his apostles on the evening before his execution, Jesus promised to reward them with a place in heaven. 	 MAI tua o te ‵toe ‵kaiga a Iesu mo ana apositolo i te afiafi mai mua o tena tamatega, ne tauto atu a Iesu me ka tuku atu ne ia se koga mō latou i te lagi.


For example, the branch office of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Hungary reports: “The brothers show respect for the customs and lifestyle of people of other nations and do not expect them to adapt to local customs.” 	 E pelā mo te mea ne lipoti mai ne te ofisa lagolago o Molimau a Ieova i Hungary: “E fakaasi atu ne taina a te āva ki tuu mo olaga o tino mai nisi fenua kae e se fakamoe‵moe latou ke fakafetaui aka olotou olaga ki tuu a te fenua.”


We need someone to help us look at our situation and problems with the right perspective. 	 E ‵tau o fesoasoani mai se tino ke maua se kilokiloga ‵lei ki ‵tou tulaga mo fakalavelave.


How may we listen to Jesus Christ? 	 E faka‵logo pefea tatou ki a Iesu Keliso?


Contrary to what many think, what is needed for people to enjoy freedom? 	 Faitalia a mea kolā e mafau‵fau ki ei te tokoukega, se a te mea e manakogina ne tino ke maua ei ne latou te saolotoga?


The Human Development Report 2002 says that “many countries are poorer than 10, 20 and in some cases 30 years ago,” in spite of many noble efforts to make improvement. 	 E fai mai te Human Development Report 2002 me “ko silia atu nei te ma‵tiva o fenua e uke talu mai te 10, 20 io me i te 30 tausaga ko ‵teka” faitalia a taumafaiga a tagata ke momea aka te ‵lei.


A Christian ought to be concerned about not ‘wounding consciences that are weak.’ 	 E ‵tau o fakaeteete a Kelisiano ke mo a ma ‘fakamasei atu ki tino kolā e vāi‵vāi olotou loto lagona.’


But now, having attended the meetings with my wife, I realize how wrong I was. 	 Kae nei la, mai tua o te ‵kauatuga ki fakatasiga mo taku avaga, ne iloa aka ei ne au toku ‵se.


(Matt. 18:18-20) Are we not grateful that we have caring elders who endeavor to do that? 	 (Mata. 18:18-20) E a, e se fia‵fia tatou me e maua ne tatou a toeaina atafai kolā e taumafai o fai penā?


They follow the example of Jesus, who said to God: “I have made your name known to them.” 	 E tau‵tali atu latou ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu, telā ne fai mai: “Ne fakailoa atu foki ne au tou igoa ki a latou.”


Has God Changed His Standards? 	 E Mata, ko Oti ne ‵Fuli ne te Atua Ana Tulaga?


(Isa. 14:13, 14; Rev. 21:1, 2) “The heavens [that] will pass away” represent human rule over ungodly society. 	 (Isaia 14:13, 14; Fakaasiga 21:1, 2) A te “lagi” telā “ka palele atu” e fakaata mai ne ia a malo o tagata kolā e pule atu ki te lalolagi sē amioatua.


What about an individual who was not practicing sin at the time of his baptism but whose subsequent wrongdoing required the formation of a judicial committee? 	 Kae e a te tino telā e seki fai ne ia se agasala i te taimi o tena papatisoga, kae ne fai ne ia se mea ‵se mai tua o tena papatisoga telā e manakogina i ei ne ia se fakamasinoga mai te komiti?


He had cunningly maneuvered matters to make the Witnesses appear to be the persecutors! 	 Ne fakatoka ne ia a mea konei i se auala faitogafiti ko te mea ke fakafoliga atu me i Molimau ne tino fakasaua!


Similarly, when we admire the marvelous order and design in the natural world and then notice the chaos and corruption that blight the human family, what conclusion should we draw? 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, kafai e tavae ne tatou a te fakaofoofogia o te fakatokaga mo te faitega o te lalolagi mo mea i ei kae fakamuli ifo ko lavea atu a te lasi o te ‵numi mo te faivalevale telā e tigāina i ei te kau kāiga o tino, se a te fakaikuga ka fai ne tatou?


She refers to 1 Peter 5:7: “Throw all your anxiety on [God], because he cares for you.” 	 Ne fakasino atu tou fafine ki te 1 Petelu 5:7: ‘‵Pei atu otou manava‵sega katoa ki luga i te Atua, me e atafai a ia ki a koutou.’


Profiting from a destitute neighbor’s economic reversals was wrong.—Exodus 22:25. 	 A te mauaga o te maumea mai tino ma‵tiva se mea sē tonu.—Esoto 22:25.


(Ephesians 4:17-29; 5:1-5) At least to a degree, we could thus be grieving God’s spirit, and surely that is something we want to avoid. 	 (Efeso 4:17-29; 5:1-5) Ko tena uiga e mafai ne tatou o fakafanoanoa te agaga o te Atua i nisi feitu, kae se mea mautinoa me tenā eiloa te mea e fia ‵kalo keatea tatou mai ei.


“You heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You must not murder; but whoever commits a murder will be accountable to the court of justice,’” said Jesus. 	 “Ko lagona ne koutou me ne fai mai a tino taumua, ‘Sa tatino; kae kafai se tino e tatino, e nofosala a ia i te fakamasinoga,’ ” ko pati a Iesu.


Indeed, “many of the Corinthians that heard began to believe and be baptized.” 	 E tonu, “e tokouke foki a tino Kolinito ne lagona ne latou a te muna, ne tali‵tonu ki ei, kae ne papatisogina foki latou.”


When Faced With Storms and Earthquakes 	 I Taimi o Afā mo Mafuie


(Proverbs 11:9) We are wise to turn away from even the thought of giving a listening ear to apostates. 	 (Faataoto 11:9) E ‵poto eiloa tatou ke fulitua atu io me ke se fakalogo‵logo atu eiloa ki aposetate.


In a short time, Job lost his servants, his means of livelihood, and his ten beloved children. 	 I se taimi toetoe, ne galo atu i a Iopu ana tavini, ana lafu manu, mo ana tama‵liki pele e tokosefulu.


Jehovah, like the father of a large family, wants his children to “dwell together in unity,” to get along. 	 E pelā me ko te tamana o se kāiga lasi, e manako a Ieova ki ana tama‵liki ke ‘‵nofo tasi e pelā me ne taina,’ kae ke fealofani.


If the Bible is from God, should it be able to endure any threat to its existence? 	 Kafai te Tusi Tapu ne aumai i te Atua, e mata, ka mafai o tumau i so se taumafaiga ke fakaseai atu?


Support Provided by True Friends 	 Te ‵Lago Mai o Taugasoa ‵Tonu


13-15. (a) Why can we have faith that our prayers will be answered? (b) What can happen if we do not know what to say in prayer? (c) Illustrate how Psalm 119:121-128 might tie in with our ‘unuttered groanings’ in prayer. 	 13-15. (a) Kaia e tali‵tonu ei tatou me ka tali mai eiloa a ‵tou ‵talo? (e) Se a te mea e mafai o tupu mafai ko se iloa ne tatou a ‵tou pati e fai atu i ‵tou ‵talo? (i) Fakamatala mai te auala e mafai ei o fetaui te Salamo 119:121-128 mo ‵tou fakalavelave kolā ko se mafai o ‘fakamatala atu ki pati’ i ‵tou ‵talo.


Cite an example to show that efforts to provide spiritual help really are effective. 	 Ke taku mai se fakaakoakoga ke fakaasi mai me e ma‵goi eiloa a fesoasoani faka-te-agaga kolā e tuku atu ki tino ‵mate faka-te-agaga.


Does Paul’s advice require that we also stay away from false worshippers? 	 E mata, e fakaasi mai i pati a Paulo me e ‵tau o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai tino kolā e ‵kau atu ki lotu ‵se?


(Matthew 9:36) Would such lowly ones have the courage to follow Jesus? 	 (Mataio 9:36) E mata, ne mafai o maua ne tino fatauvā penā te loto toa ke tau‵tali atu i a Iesu?


14 Hear, now, yet another promise that Jehovah utters regarding Zion’s earthly representative, the Israel of God. 	 14 Ke faka‵logo nei tatou ki te suā folafolaga a Ieova e uiga ki sui o Siona i te lalolagi nei, ko te Isalaelu a te Atua.


(Mark 7:34) At that, the man’s hearing was restored, and he was able to speak normally. 	 (Maleko 7:34) Ne toe ‵logo a taliga o te tagata tenā kae ne mafai foki o faipati a ia e pelā mo te masani.


So Jesus warned his disciples: “Keep your eyes open; look out for the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.” 	 Tela la, ne fakailoa atu a Iesu ki ana soko, penei: “Ke matapula‵pula koutou; kae fakaeteete i te mea faka‵fete a te kau Falesaio mo te mea faka‵fete a Helota.”


When speaking before Cornelius, Peter highlighted what commission? 	 I te taimi ne faipati ei a ia i mua o Konelio, se a te fakatonuga ne faka‵mafa atu ne Petelu?


(1 Peter 3:1, 6) However, she spoke her mind when necessary, such as when Abraham failed to see certain dangers that threatened the family.—Genesis 16:5; 21:9-12. 	 (1 Petelu 3:1, 6) Kae ne fakaasi atu tena manatu i te taimi telā ne manakogina i ei ke fai penā, e pelā mo te taimi ne seki lavea ei ne Apelaamo a nisi mea fakama‵taku kolā ne fakamatakutaku atu ki te kāiga.—Kenese 16:5; 21:9-12.


(Revelation 19:7-9) The “new name” evidently signifies the privilege of being united with Jesus as joint-heirs in the heavenly Kingdom. 	 (Fakaasiga 19:7-9) E fakauiga a te “igoa fou” ki te tauliaga ke ‵kau kae pule fakatasi latou mo Iesu i te Malo o te lagi.


Their meager income, however, depended on their orange grove being harvested. 	 Ne faka‵na eiloa laua ki te peofuga foliki telā e maua mai i te lā fatoaga olenisi.


We should act in harmony with our request to the Master to “send out workers into his harvest,” zealously engaging in the disciple-making work.—Matt. 28:19, 20. 	 E ‵tau o fetaui ‵tou mea e fai mo te ‵tou fakatagi ki te Tino e a ia te fatoaga, “ke uga mai se kau faigaluega e tai tokouke atu o fakaputu te saito,” mai te ga‵lue mo te loto finafinau i te galuega ko te faiga o soko.—Mataio 28:19, 20.


By nature, some sheep may not be warm and companionable. 	 E pelā mo te masani, a nisi mamoe e mafai o sē a‵lofa kae se fia fai taugasoa.


We don’t want to be anywhere else. 	 E se ma‵nako maua ke ‵nofo atu i se isi koga.


And why is Jehovah bringing us to this land [Canaan] to fall by the sword? 	 Ai a e aumai ei tatou ne te Aliki ki te fenua tenā [ko Kanana]?


While expressing his determination to keep his integrity, David also made a request for redemption. 	 I te taimi ne fakaasi atu ei ne Tavita tena loto ‵mautakitaki ke fakatumau tena fakamaoni, ne fakamolemole atu foki a ia mō se faka‵saoga.


COUNTING DOWN THE TIME 	 KO PILI ‵KI MAI TE TAIMI


11 Marriage is more than just a romantic relationship. 	 11 A te avaga e se ko te fai fāmau masani fua.


Insight Into Practical Goals 	 Ke ‵Loto ‵Tou Mainaga i Fakamoemoega Aoga


In his first letter to the Christians there, the apostle listed the consequences if the resurrection were not a reality. 	 I tena tusi muamua ki Kelisiano i konā, ne fakasolo atu ne te apositolo a ikuga e maua māfai a te toe‵tuga e sē se mea tonu.


(Acts 20:35) As Jesus taught, giving is a key to finding true joy in life. 	 (Galuega 20:35) E pelā mo akoakoga a Iesu, a te kī ki te mauaga o te fiafia tonu i te olaga ko te tuku atu fua o au mea.


Yes, the great crowd is coming out of “all nations.” 	 E tonu ko o‵mai nei a te vaitino tokouke mai i “fenua katoa.”


Says Marilou: “If we ended the contract, we would lose all we had paid so far—a significant amount. 	 Muna a Marilou: “Kafai e fakagata ne māua te feagaiga, ka ‵galo katoa a mea kolā ko oti ne ‵togi ne māua—se aofaki lasi ‵ki.


We should remember this if we are privileged to represent God’s people in public prayer. 	 E ‵tau o masaua ne tatou a te mea tenei māfai e maua ne tatou te tauliaga ke sui ne tatou a tino o te Atua i te faiga o ‵talo i mua o tino.


But Jesus pointed out that on many occasions, he did not even have a place to spend the night. 	 Kae ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu, me e uke a taimi e seai eiloa se koga mo ona moe i te po.


In what ways, then, can we show love when we teach? 	 Ne a la auala e mafai ei o fakaasi atu ne tatou a te alofa i te taimi e akoako atu ei tatou?


Well, from the start of Satan’s career of wickedness, his lies and leadings have caused death among humans. 	 Ia, mai te kamataga o taumafaiga ma‵sei a Satani, ne fai ne ana loi mo ana takitakiga ke ‵mate a tino.


And if we act on such desires by practicing sin, all the zeal in the world will not bring us back into God’s favor. 	 Kae kafai e fakataunu ne tatou a manakoga konā mai te faiga o te agasala, ka sē talia lele eiloa tatou ne te Atua, faitalia te lasi o ‵tou loto finafinau.


Consider first what the Bible record says. 	 Muamua la, ke mafau‵fau aka tatou ki pati a te Tusi Tapu.


(Eph. 6:5, 9) Some were Jews who learned the truth during the three months that the apostle Paul spoke in their synagogue. 	 (Efeso 6:5, 9) A nisi tino ne Iutaia kolā ne tauloto ki te munatonu talu mai te tolu masina telā ne faipati ei a te apositolo ko Paulo i olotou Sunako.


When a young bird finally dives out of the nest, which is often lodged on a high crag, the mother “hovers over” the young. 	 Kafai ko eva se punuā manu mō te taimi muamua mai tena ofaga, telā e tu i se koga maluga ‵ki, a te mātua e “eva atu foki mai luga” o te punua.


(Luke 22:43) While journeying toward Rome as a prisoner, Paul “thanked God and took courage” when he met the brothers at the Marketplace of Appius and Three Taverns. 	 (Luka 22:43) I te taimi ne faimalaga atu ei a Paulo ki Loma e pelā me se pagota, ne “siki ei tena fakafetai ki te Atua, malosi ei mo tena loto” i te taimi ne fetaui ei a ia mo ana taina i te Maketi o Apiasi mo Fale Talimalo e Tolu.


She would say, ‘I have the greatest boss ever!’ 	 E fai mai sāle tou fafine, ‘A toku pule ko te ‵toe pule gali eiloa!’


(Prov. 12:25) What could cause you to feel that way? 	 (Faata. 12:25) Se a te mea e fai ei ke maua ne koe se lagonaga penā?


He even gave David his garments, sword, bow, and belt, thus bestowing royal honors on him. 	 Ne fakaasi atu foki ne ia ki a Tavita a te ‵malu faka-tupu i te taimi ne tuku atu ei ne ia ki tou tagata ana gatu, te pelu, te mea sana, mo te fusi.


(Matt. 4:1-11; Luke 20:20-25) These enemies caused Jesus intense mental, emotional, and physical pain. 	 (Mataio 4:1-11; Luka 20:20-25) Ne fai ne fili konei ke logo‵mae malosi a Iesu i te feitu tau te mafaufau, lagonaga, mo te feitu faka-te-foitino.


Soon, when the great tribulation comes upon Satan’s world, we will need Jehovah’s help as never before. 	 E se leva nei, i te taimi e oko atu ei te fakalavelave lasi ki te lalolagi a Satani, ka sili atu eiloa te manakogina o te fesoasoani o Ieova i te taimi tenā i lō aso mua.


16 If the prominent and influential people of the world have by and large failed to glorify God, then who are truly doing so? 	 16 Kafai ne fakata‵mala a tino ma‵luga mo tino ‵poto o te lalolagi o faka‵malu atu ki te Atua, ko oi la e faka‵malu tonu atu ki a Ia?


Just as there is nothing wrong with a healthy, reasonable view of self and money, there is nothing wrong with a balanced view of pleasures. 	 E seai se fakalavelave māfai e maua se kilokiloga paleni ki fakafiafiaga e pelā eiloa mo te seai o se fakalavelave māfai e maua se kilokiloga ‵lei ki a koe eiloa pelā foki mo tupe.


Christ’s Return, 12/1 	 Te ‵Toe Foki Mai o Keliso, 12/1


1, 2. What amazing thing occurred in Jerusalem at Pentecost 33 C.E.? ONE late spring morning in the year 33 C.E., an amazing thing happened to a group of men and women, disciples of Jesus Christ who were gathered in a private home in Jerusalem. 	 I TE taeao e tasi o te muākiga, i te tausaga ko te 33 T.A., ne tupu se mea fakaofoofogia ki se potukau o tāgata mo fāfine, ko soko o Iesu Keliso kolā ne maopoopo i se fale o se tino i Ielusalema.


(Job 1:12; 2:6, 7; John 8:37, 44; 13:27) The book of Revelation leaves no doubt as to the source of the persecution of Jesus’ followers, stating: “The Devil will keep on throwing some of you into prison that you may be fully put to the test.” 	 (Iopu 1:12; 2:6, 7; Ioane 8:37, 44; 13:27) E fakaasi manino mai i te tusi ko Fakaasiga a te māfuaga o fakasauaga ki soko o Iesu i pati konei: “A te Tiapolo ka tofotofo ne ia koutou i te ‵pei o nisi o koutou ki te fale puipui.”


What do Jesus and his Father observe? 	 Se a te mea e lavea ne Iesu mo tena Tamana?


By clothing themselves with mildness, many individuals who were once aggressive are now happy. 	 Mai te fakapei faeloa o te uiga agamalu ki a latou, a te tokoukega o tino kolā ne sauā muamua ko fia‵fia nei.


She zealously used her freedom to participate in the ministry until 1969. 	 Ne fakaaoga ne ia mo te loto finafinau tena saolotoga ke kau atu ki te galuega talai ke oko eiloa ki te 1969.


Try to see the problem from his perspective. 	 Taumafai ke maina koe i tena fakalavelave.


It has been a joy and a privilege to work with many stalwart and loyal brothers and sisters over the years. 	 Se mea fakafiafia kae se tauliaga ke ga‵lue fakatasi mo taina mo tuagane ma‵losi kae fakamaoni i te fia o tausaga.


Keep Your Eyes on the Prize 	 Kilo Atu Faeloa ki te Failoga


As I was to be without a partner, I was sent back to Hemsworth as a special pioneer. 	 Ona ko te mea ne seai soku soa galue, ne toe uga atu au ki Hemsworth e pelā me se paenia fakapito.


Instead, he conceived a way to accomplish what he purposed for humans and for planet Earth. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne ‵sala ne ia se auala ke fakataunu ei a te mea telā ne fuafua ne ia mō tino mo te Lalolagi.


(Acts 9:36, 39; 16:14, 15) But goodness involves something more. 	 (Galuega 9:36, 39; 16:14, 15) Kae e uke atu foki a nisi mea e aofia i te ‵lei.


30 For Young People—A Man of Humility and Courage 	 Ke Fakamaoni Atu Tou Fai mo Fai se Soko Tonu o Keliso


Even so, it was an emotionally difficult situation for father and daughter—a real sacrifice for both of them. 	 Kae faitalia te feitu tenā, ne fai eiloa mo fai se tautoga faigata i mea tau lagonaga ki te tamana mo te tama fafine—se tinā taulaga faigata mō lāua tokolua.


(Heb. 10:39) After all, rendering sacred service is a matter of life and death.—1 Tim. 4:16. 	 (Epelu 10:39) A te ‵tonuga loa, a te tukuatuga o te taviniga tapu e aofia i ei te ola mo te mate.—1 Timoteo 4:16.


21 As we have noted, our prayers do say much about us. 	 21 E pelā mo te mea ko iloa ne tatou, e uke a mea e fakaasi atu i ‵tou ‵talo e uiga ki a tatou.


(Exodus 34:9; 2 Chronicles 36:17-21; Romans 10:21) Despite their repeatedly ‘putting him to the test,’ Jehovah “was merciful” to them. 	 (Esoto 34:9; 2 Nofoaiga Tupu 36:17-21; Loma 10:21) Faitalia te “tofotofo sale ne latou” a ia kae ne ‘alofa fakamagalo’ eiloa a Ieova ki a latou.


20 Yes, we have ample reason to show gratitude for the elders, who are working hard among us, presiding over us, and admonishing us. 	 20 E tonu, e uke ‵ki eiloa a pogai ke fakaasi atu ‵tou loto fakafetai ki toeaina, kolā e ga‵lue malosi mo tatou, o tausi kae fakamalosi tatou.


Really, we need to fight the current, as it were, and seek a small island of calm. 	 Tela la, e tiga eiloa e fakalave‵lave ‵ki tatou, e ‵tau o taumafai malosi tatou o fakaavanoa a taimi mō te faiga o sukesukega.


You must feed the fire to intensify the heat. 	 E ‵tau o tafu ne koe a te afi ki fafie ko te mea ke gasolo o ‵ka kae ‵vela a te afi.


(Matt. 7:7, 8) It is proper to “keep on asking” for anything that is in harmony with God’s will. 	 (Mataio 7:7, 8) Se mea ‵lei ke “akai atu” ki so se mea telā e fetaui mo te loto o te Atua.


What would the Israelites do? 	 Se a te mea ka fai ne te kau Isalaelu?


• What “false stories” do we need to reject? 	 • Ne a “tala ‵kai” e ‵tau o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai i ei?


What would be the effect on those who attended? 	 Ka pefea a lagonaga o tino kolā ne ‵kau atu ki ei?


Hence, Jehovah warned that he would take action against them. 	 Kae ne polopoloki atu a Ieova me ka fakasala ne ia latou.


“GO ON WALKING IN LOVE” 	 “KE TUMAU I TE SA‵SALE I TE ALOFA”


Truly, Jehovah is an appreciative God who cherishes the faithful service of his devoted worshippers. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, a Ieova se Atua loto fakafetai telā e fakatāua ne ia a te tavini atu mo te fakamaoni o ana tino tapuaki.


It has been called “the garment of ignorance, the foundation of vice, the bonds of corruption, the dark cage, the living death, the sentient corpse, the portable tomb.” 	 E fai mai a nisi tino me i te foitino ko “te gatu o te pouli faka-te-mafaufau, te fakavae o amioga matagā, te tuku fakatasiga o mea ma‵sei, amioga ma‵sei fakapouliuli, se mea mate koi ola, te tanuga telā e gasuesue.”


10, 11. (a) Why did Peter loyally stay with Jesus? (b) How can we imitate Peter, and what should we be moved to do? 	 10, 11. (a) Kaia ne alofa fakamaoni ei a Petelu o ‵nofo fakatasi mo Iesu? (e) E mafai pefea o fakaakoako atu tatou ki a Petelu, kae se a te mea e fakamalosi mai i ei ke fai ne tatou?


Nothing can cause Jehovah’s purpose to fail! 	 E seai eiloa se mea e mafai ne ia o fai ke se taunu a te fuafuaga a Ieova!


(Eph. 5:22) This statement in no way suggests an undignified position. 	 (Efeso 5:22) E se fakaasi mai i te fakamatalaga tenei me e se tāua te tulaga o fafine.


The first four songs are acrostics, successive verses beginning with a different letter in the order of the 22-character Hebrew alphabet. 	 A pese muamua e fa ne fuaiupu kolā e kamata ki mataimanu kese‵kese i te fakasologa o mataimanu e 22 i te ‵gana Epelu.


“Whom Jehovah loves he disciplines,” wrote Paul. 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo penei; “Me i te Aliki e polopoloki ne ia a tino taki tokotasi e alofa a ia ki ei.”


Jehovah answers: “Self-exaltation and pride . . . I have hated.” 	 E tali mai penei a Ieova: “Au e se fiafia ki te fakamatamata mo te fiasili.”


The family wanted to give Haykanush some money as a reward, which she declined. 	 Ne ma‵nako a te kāiga ke tuku atu ki a Haykanush a nai tupe e pelā me se taui, kae ne seki talia ne tou fafine.


18. What should be our determination? 18 If we appreciate the seriousness of our dedication to Jehovah God, what should we be determined to do? 	 18 Kafai e iloa ne tatou te tāua o ‵tou tukuatuga ki a Ieova te Atua, se a te mea e ma‵nako tatou ke fai?


A similar evil would come upon him, not in secret, but publicly.—2 Samuel 12:7-12. 	 Ka sē oko atu eiloa a mea ma‵sei penā ki a ia i se auala ‵funa kae i mua o tino katoa.—2 Samuelu 12:7-12.


(Heb. 2:1) Such drifting away from the faith can happen before we realize it. 	 (Epelu 2:1) E mafai o tapea‵pea malie tatou keatea mai te fakatuanaki e aunoa mo te iloa ne tatou.


For example, in 1995, I was asked to teach the Ministerial Training School. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, i te 1995, ne fakatonu mai ke akoako ne au te Akoga Fakamasani mō Faifeau.


They may arrange, instead, for a quiet meal with some close friends. 	 Kāti e mafai o fakatoka ne latou se ‵kaiga foliki fua mo nāi taugasoa ‵pili.


How can we make sure that we are ready for what is coming in the near future? 	 E mafai pefea o matapula‵pula tatou ki mea kolā ko pili o oko mai i aso mai mua nei?


13 Married Christians need to avoid practices that degrade marital relations, such as those that are so common in today’s sex-mad world. 	 13 E ‵tau eiloa o ‵kalo keatea a Kelisiano a‵vaga mai faifaiga kolā e fakama‵sei ei a fesokotakiga i te fakaipoipoga, e pelā mo mea kolā e lauiloa i te lalolagi i aso nei telā e fakavalevale ki faifaiga fakatauavaga.


These were men from among those taken captive during the conquest of the Promised Land. 	 Ko tāgata kolā ne aofia i tino kolā ne ave fakapagota i te taimi ne fakatakavale ei te Fenua o te Folafolaga.


And more important, do his teachings still have a liberating influence on women today? 	 Kae tāua atu la, e mata, koi mafai eiloa ne ana akoakoga o tuku atu a saolotoga e uke ki fāfine i aso nei.


But instead of quickly blaming God for such problems, let us see how God’s Word, the Bible, can shed light on this subject. 	 Kae i lō te ‵losi fakavave atu ki te Atua mo vaegā fakalavelave penā, ke onoono aka tatou me e fakaasi mai pefea i te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu a te mainaga tonu e uiga ki te mataupu tenei.


This resulted in what he called “the misplacement of the truth.” 	 Ka fai foki koutou mo molimau ki a au . . . ke oko eiloa ki kapakapalagi o te lalolagi.”


Have you lost your mate in death? 	 E mata, ko oti ne galo atu tau avaga i te mate?


(Matthew 7:22, NIV) But Jesus said that he would not accept those people as his followers. 	 (Mataio 7:22) Kae ne fai mai a Iesu me ka sē talia ne ia a tino konā ke fai mo ana soko.


Jehovah’s Witnesses are saturating the earth with the Kingdom message 	 Ko ‵fonu eiloa te lalolagi kātoa i Molimau a Ieova kolā e fakasalalau atu ne latou a te fekau o te Malo


18 This positive attitude is nicely demonstrated by thousands of young ones all over the world who have taken up the full-time ministry. 	 18 Ko oti ne fakaasi atu ne te fia afe o talavou i te lalolagi kātoa kolā ko ga‵lue tumau i te taviniga, a te kilokiloga mautinoa tenei.


Suppose he then claimed that he did not fully understand what he was doing at the time of his baptism and said that his baptism was not truly a valid one. 	 Kāti ne fai mai a ia me e se malamalama ‵lei a ia i mea ne fai ne ia i te taimi o tena papatisoga kae fai atu me i tena papatisoga e sē se mea tāua.


How did family strife beset Isaac and Rebekah, Hannah, David, and Hosea? 	 Ne Fakafesagai Atu Foki a Nisi Tino Fakamaoni ki Logo‵maega


The doing of those who fall away I have hated; it does not cling to me. . . . As for anyone speaking falsehoods, he will not be firmly established in front of my eyes.”—Psalm 101:3, 7. 	 Au e takalialia i faifaiga a tino kola e olo keatea mai te Atua; kae e seai saku mea e fai mo latou. . . . E seai se tino loi e nofo i toku palesi; e seai foki se tino amio fakaloiloi e nofo mai i oku mua.”—Salamo 101:3, 7.


Clearly, Timothy took full advantage of this excellent training. 	 E manino ‵lei i ei, me ne fakaaogā faka‵lei ne Timoteo te ‵toe akoakoga sili tenei.


It was “the grain of heaven” in that its source was heavenly. 	 E fai loa pelā me se “meakai mai te lagi” me ne maua mai i te lagi.


14 Not long after Pentecost 33 C.E., an issue of discrimination arose. 	 14 Mai tua fua o te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A., ne sae aka se kinauga e uiga ki te fakakese‵kese tino i te fakapotopotoga.


WHAT is the holy spirit? 	 SE A te agaga tapu?


Being in association with those who love God can be a great aid during times of adversity. 	 A te ‵kau atu ki tino kolā e a‵lofa ki te Atua e fai mo fai se fesoasoani lasi ‵ki i taimi faiga‵ta.


They offered practical, kind assistance designed to meet specific spiritual, physical, and emotional needs. 	 Ne tuku mai ne latou a fesoasoani aogā kae atafai ke fakataunu ei a manakoga fakapito i te feitu faka-te-agaga, te feitu faka-te-foitino, mo te feitu tau lagonaga.


Not only do such ones fail to find true happiness but, worse still, they will soon pass away with this world and all its selfish desires.—Matthew 6:19, 20; 1 John 2:15-17. 	 E se gata fua i te sē maua ne latou a te fiafia tonu, kae e silia atu te masei, ka fakaseai atu latou fakatasi mo te lalolagi mo ana manakoga ma‵sei katoa.—Mataio 6:19, 20; 1 Ioane 2:15-17.


Thus, in a meeting of the apostles and older men in Jerusalem, the disciple James said: “God . . . turned his attention to the nations to take out of them a people for his name.”—Acts 15:14. 	 I se fono a te kau apositolo mo toeaina i Ielusalema, ne fai atu ei a te soko ko Iakopo: “A te fakaasiga muamua o te alofa o te Atua ki tino o fenua fakaa‵tea, i te filifiliga o nisi tino mai i . . . [“fenua fakaatea katoa kolā e fakaigoa ki toku igoa,” NW].”—Galuega 15:14, 17.


They do not need someone else to verify what has happened to them. 	 E se manakogina foki ne latou se molimau mai te suā tino e uiga ki te lotou fakaekega.


(Habakkuk 2:1) Jehovah’s people of the 20th century have shown that same determination. 	 (Sapakuka 2:1) E ‵pau eiloa a mea kolā ne fakaiku aka ne tino o Ieova ke fai i te 20 senitenali tenei.


(Num. 14:6-9) Some four decades later, Joshua and Caleb were still alive and following Jehovah fully, and God used Joshua to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. 	 (Numela 14:6-9) I se 40 tausaga mai tua ifo i ei, ne tumau eiloa a Iosua mo Kalepo i te ola kae tau‵tali katoatoa atu ki a Ieova, kae ne fakaaogā ne te Atua a Iosua ke takitaki atu ne ia te kau Isalaelu ki loto i te Fenua o te Folafolaga.


(Matt. 4:4) Elders can help by obtaining literature in the language of the refugees and by helping them contact brothers who speak their language. 	 (Mata. 4:4) E mafai o fesoasoani atu a toeaina mai te ōtamaiga o tusi i te ‵gana a tino fakaa‵lofa kae fesoasoani atu foki mai te fesokotaki atu ki taina kolā e fai‵pati i te lotou ‵gana.


When Jehovah appointed Moses and Aaron to speak to Pharaoh in behalf of his people, He told Moses: “I have made you God to Pharaoh, and Aaron your own brother will become your prophet.” 	 I te taimi ne ‵tofi aka ei ne Ieova a Mose mo Alona ke fai‵pati atu ki a Falao mō ana tino, ne fai atu a Ia ki a Mose, penei: “Ka fai ne au a koe e pela me se Atua ki te tupu o Aikupito, ka ko Alona tou taina ka fai pela me se pelofeta a koe o faipati ki te tupu.”


Who are especially worthy of being respected and honored, and why? 	 Ko oi e ‵tau o āva kae fakaaloalo malosi tatou ki ei kae kaia?


(Romans 1:3) The Bible thus gives us two distinct and useful genealogies for Jesus. 	 (Loma 1:3) Tela la, e tuku mai i te Tusi Tapu a fakatelega ‵kese kae aoga e lua o te gafa o Iesu.


“The greatest blessing,” Frank humbly explains, “is simply that we are still in the truth and are useful to Jehovah.” 	 Ne fai mai a Falani mo te loto maulalo, penei: “A te ‵toe fakamanuiaga sili, me koi tumau eiloa maua i te munatonu kae aogā foki maua ki a Ieova.”


I am with you all the days until the conclusion of the system of things.”—Matt. 28:19, 20. 	 E fakasino atu eiloa te fakatonuga tenā ki Kelisiano ‵tonu katoa i aso nei, e pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i pati a Iesu: “Au e fakatasi faeloa mo koutou, ke oko eiloa ki te gataga o te lalolagi.”—Mataio 28:19, 20.


At another time, a well-meaning hospital clerk told a daughter not to worry, for God had taken her mother to heaven. 	 I te suā taimi, ne fai atu se tino galue i te ofisa i te fa‵kaimasaki ki se tamaliki fafine ke mo a ma fanoanoa me ko ave ne te Atua tena mātua ki te lagi.


The apostle Paul admonished Christians: “Clothe yourselves with the tender affections of compassion, kindness, lowliness of mind, mildness, and long-suffering.” 	 E polopoloki mai te apositolo ko Paulo ki Kelisiano, penei: “E ‵tau mo koutou o taofi ‵mau ki te alofa, te kaimalie [io me ko te “alofa atafai , te loto malalo, te agamalū, mo te loto kufaki.”


“Let me refer to the decree of Jehovah; he has said to me: ‘You are my son . . . 	 “Ka folafola atu ne au a muna a te Aliki [Ieova] ne fai.


9 What does following Jesus’ example in doing God’s will involve? 	 9 Ne a mea e aofia i te fakaakoakoga a Iesu ke fai te loto o te Atua?


On May 7, federal warrants were issued for the arrest of J. F. Rutherford, who was overseeing the worldwide preaching work at that time, and for a number of others at headquarters. 	 I a Me po 7, ne tuku atu ei se fakatonuga ne te malo o te Iunaite Sitete, ke pikifao a I. F. Latafoti, telā ne tausi ne ia te galuega talai i te lalolagi kātoa i te taimi tenā, mo nisi tino aka foki i te laumua.


Brother Russell visited Ireland seven times in all. 	 Ne asi atu te Taina ko Russell fakafitu taimi ki Ireland.


• Among the Scriptural examples of men and women who endured various thorns in the flesh, which did you find especially moving, and why? 	 13, 14. Ne a logo‵maega ne ‵tau o kufaki i ei a Neemia i te taimi ne foki atu ei a ia o toe ati aka a ‵pui o Ielusalema?


(Read Ruth 1:16, 17.) 	 (Faitau te Luta 1:16, 17.)


12, 13. (a) What could not be the meaning of the next-to-last request made in the model prayer? (b) Who is the great Tempter, and what is the meaning of our prayer not to be brought into temptation? 	 12, 13. (a) Se a te mea e se fakauiga ki ei te suā fakamolemole i te ‵talo fakaakoako? (e) Ko oi te toe Tino Fakaosooso sili, kae se a te uiga o ‵tou ‵talo ke sa takitakigina tatou ki fakaosoosoga?


What brought joy to the early disciples? 	 Se a te mea ne fai ei ke fia‵fia a soko i aso mua?


8 Friendship with Jehovah involves two-way communication—listening and talking. 	 8 E aofia i te fai taugasoa mo Ieova a auala e lua o fesokotakiga—fakalogologo mo te faipati.


(New International Version) On the other hand, the life span of imperfect humans is “a mere sleep” of short duration—comparable to just one night’s slumber. 	 (New International Version) I te suā feitu, a te olaga o tino sē ‵lei katoatoa e fai fua pelā me se moemiti toetoe—telā e faka‵pau ki te moemiti i te po e tasi.


“YOUR WORD IS A LAMP TO MY FOOT” 	 “A TAU MUNA SE MOLI E TAKITAKI NE IA AU”


Jesus’ promise was not mere empty words. 	 A te tautoga a Iesu e se ne pati fua ne sonafai.


How Far-Reaching Is Your Love? 	 E Pefea te Lasi o Tou Alofa?


6 One way that Jehovah molds people is through counsel or discipline. 	 6 A te auala e tasi e ‵fuli ei ne Ieova a tino ko te tuku atu o pati fakatonutonu mo polopolokiga.


22 A forgiving attitude promotes unity—something cherished by Jehovah’s people. 	 22 A te loto fakamagalo e ati aka i ei te fealofani—se mea telā e fakatāua ne tino o Ieova.


As disciples of Jesus, we are well-acquainted with our God-given commission. 	 E pelā me ne soko o Iesu, ko masani ‵lei eiloa tatou mo te ‵tou galuega ne tuku mai ne te Atua.


(2 Timothy 4:2; Titus 1:9) Paul advised Timothy: “Do your utmost to present yourself approved to God, a workman with nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of the truth aright.” (2 Timothy 2:15) How can we develop our teaching skills? 	 (2 Timoteo 4:2; Tito 1:9) Ne fakamalosi atu penei a Paulo ki a Timoteo: “Taumafai malosi o tuku atu koe ki te Aliki e pela mo se tino ko fakamaonia me ko ‵tau, se tino galue tela e se ‵tau mo ia o taema ki se mea, kae se tino e akoako tonu eiloa ne ia a te munatonu a te Atua.” (2 Timoteo 2:15) E mafai pefea o momea aka te ‵tou apo i te akoako atu?


Sadly, though, from the days of Adam, each generation grows old and is replaced by another. 	 Kae se mea fakafanoanoa, me talu mai i aso o Atamu, ne gasolo aka o ma‵tua a tupulaga kae sui ne nisi tupulaga.


(Genesis 2:18; footnote) Likewise, through the prophet Malachi, God referred to a wife as a “partner.” 	 (Kenese 2:18) I se auala tai ‵pau, e auala i te pelofeta ko Malaki, ne fai atu foki a te Atua ki te avaga fafine e pelā me se “soa.”


Christ even made one wedding outstanding by performing his first recorded miracle there, adding to the pleasure of that event. 	 Ne fai ne Keliso ke tu ‵kese se fakaipoipoga e tasi mai te faiga o tena vavega muamua telā ne fakamau ki lalo, kae ne fai i ei ke gali te faigāmea tenā.


14 What will make studying easier for you, more appealing? 	 14 Ka fakafaigofie aka pefea te faiga o au sukesukega ke momea aka ei te fakafiafia?


“Drink water out of your own cistern,” says Proverbs 5:15 to married men, “and tricklings out of the midst of your own well.” 	 E fai mai te Faataoto 5:15 ki tāgata a‵vaga, “Fakamaoni ki tau avaga tonu, kae alofa fua eiloa koe ki a ia tokotasi.”


What warning about TV soap operas was given in this magazine? 	 Ne a pati fakaeteete ne fai mai i te mekesini tenei e uiga ki ata ‵loa ‵ki kolā e uke olotou vaega?


“ALAS FOR THE DAY”—WHY? 	 “OI-AU-E TE ASO”—KAIA?


And he did. 	 Kae ne fai eiloa ne ia.


The meek and righteous will then enjoy true peace because they will always find delight in “the law of Jehovah.” 	 Ka maua i ei ne tino loto mau‵lalo kae amio‵tonu a te filemu tonu me ka fia‵fia faeloa latou ki “tulafono a te Atua.”


Satan may try to appeal to the natural desire for food in an effort to turn us away from doing God’s will. 	 Kāti e taumafai a Satani o fakaaoga a te manakoga masani ki meakai ke tofotofo ei tatou ke fulitua ki te faiga o te loto o te Atua.


Why is there a need for caution if we are approached with a business opportunity? 	 Kaia e manakogina ei ke fakaeteete tatou māfai ko tuku mai se avanoaga ke fakatele se pisinisi?


True to God’s word to Habakkuk, what happened to the wayward Jews? 	 E pelā mo muna a te Atua ki a Sapakuka, ne a mea ne ‵tupu ki tino Iutaia kolā ne fakalogoga‵ta?


The apostle Paul wrote: “In union with [Christ Jesus] the whole building, being harmoniously joined together, is growing into a holy temple for Jehovah. 	 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Paulo: “Ko ia [Keliso Iesu] eiloa tenā e taofi ‵mau ne ia a te fale kātoa, kae fai foki ne ia ke tupu ake ke fai mo fale tapu ‵malu i te Aliki.


Faced with such challenges, is it really possible to be content? 	 E mata, e mafai eiloa o maua a te lotomalie māfai e fakafesagai atu ki vaegā tulaga faiga‵ta penā?


Can you explain the significance of the transfiguration? 	 E mata, e mafai ne koe o fakamatala mai a te uiga tāua o te ‵fuliga o foliga o Iesu?


(Galatians 6:10) Thus, we certainly need to be concerned that fellow Christians receive spiritual help whenever they face tests of their faith. 	 (Kalatia 6:10) Tela la, e ‵tau mo tatou o fesoasoani atu i te feitu faka-te-agaga ki taina Kelisiano i so se taimi e tofotofogina ei te lotou fakatuanaki.


Thus, “Jehovah” means “He Causes to Become.”—Gen. 2:4, ftn. 	 Tela la, a te igoa “Ieova” e fakauiga loa ki te “E Fai a Ia ke Fai mo Fai.”—Kene. 2:4, ftn, NW.


On that occasion, “Peter stood up with the Eleven” and shared lifesaving truths with a large crowd of Jews and proselytes. 	 I te taimi tenā, “ne tu aka a Petelu fakatasi mo te toko sefulu tasi” kae akoako atu ne latou a muna‵tonu fakaola tino ki se vaitino tokouke o tino Iutaia mo latou kolā ne ‵fuli ki te lotu Iutaia.


3 Speaking to first-century Christians living in Ephesus, the resurrected Jesus Christ said: “I hold this against you, that you have left the love you had at first.” 	 3 Ne fai mai a Iesu, telā ko oti ne toetu aka, e uiga ki Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua kolā ne ‵nofo i Efeso: “Tenei loa te mea e se fiafia ei au ki a koe, me ko oti ne tiakina ne koe te alofa telā ne maua muamua ne koe.”


One woman, who was about 65 years old when she became a Christian, wrote on the inside cover of her Bible the date when she began to read it through and later the date when she finished it. 	 Ne tusi ne se fafine, telā ko 65 ana tausaga i te taimi ne fai ei a ia mo fai se Kelisiano, a te po o te masina ne kamata kae fakaoti ei ne tou fafine tena faitauga ki te Tusi Tapu.


(See opening picture.) (b) God’s people have what guidance that can save their lives? 	 (Ke onoono ki te ata i te kamataga.) (e) Se a te takitakiga e maua ne tino o te Atua ke mafai o faka‵sao ei olotou ola?


(Revelation 16:14; 19:19-21) If an individual truly believes that God’s Kingdom is about to remove all man-made political systems, he logically would refrain from supporting those political systems. 	 (Fakaasiga 16:14; 19:19-21) Kafai e talitonu fakamaoni se tino me ko pili o tapale ne te Malo o te Atua a fakanofonofoga fakapolitiki katoa a tāgata, ka sē ‵lago atu eiloa a ia ki fakanofonofoga fakapolitiki konā.


Notice how the Bible describes activity in heaven. 	 Ke mafaufau ki te auala e fakamatala mai ei ne te Tusi Tapu a galuega e fai i te lagi.


In less than three years, Jesus completes three preaching campaigns in Galilee. 	 Ne fakaoti ne Iesu ana malaga e tolu o talai i Kalilaia i se taimi e se kātoa te tolu tausaga.


We must cultivate such an attitude toward all of God’s commands. 24:10. 	 E ‵tau foki o maua ne tatou te kilokiloga tenā e uiga ki fakatonuga katoa a te Atua. 24:10.


However, Jesus reminded them about the birds. 	 Kae ne fakamasaua atu a Iesu ki a latou e uiga ki manu eva.


As indicated at Leviticus 17:10, such a person was forbidden to eat the blood of an animal. 	 E pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te Levitiko 17:10, e se ‵tau o ‵kai a vaegā tino penā ki toto o manu.


Regardless of where we live or how well we guard our health, we need to be rescued from the clutches of suffering, old age, and death. 	 Faitalia te koga e ‵nofo ei tatou io me ko te ‵lei o te tausiga o ‵tou ola, e manakogina eiloa ke faka‵sao tatou mai i logo‵maega, te tulaga matua, mo te mate.


(Revelation 21:4) But you may ask: ‘Why has God not already done this? 	 (Fakaasiga 21:4) Kae e mafai o fesili mai koe: ‘Kaia e seki na fai ei ne te Atua te mea tenei?


Getting there requires a long journey by bus. 	 Ke oko atu ki te koga ‵mao tenā e manakogina loa ke fanatu koe i se pasi.


Thus, as they try to imitate their heavenly Father, they strive to be “tenderly compassionate” in practical ways. 	 Tela la, i te taimi e taumafai ei latou o fakaakoako atu ki te lotou Tamana i te lagi, e kausaki atu loa latou ke ‘fakatau a‵lofa atafai’ e auala i olotou faifaiga.


When Jesus arrives invisibly with his angels, he will judge mankind. 	 I te taimi e oko mai ei a Iesu i se feitu sē matea, ka fakamasino ne ia a tino.


What did Elihu say about our efforts to serve Jehovah, and what did he mean? 	 Ne a muna a Eliu e uiga ki ‵tou taumafaiga ke tavini atu ki a Ieova, kae se a te mea ne fakauiga a ia ki ei?


(Acts 8:1) Jesus had foreseen that many of his followers would be forced from their homes. 	 (Galu. 8:1) Ne iloa ne Iesu me ka faimalō ana soko e tokouke ke tiaki olotou fale.


This teaches us to put spiritual interests first in our lives.—Matt. 12:46-50; Luke 8:19-21. 	 E akoako mai te mea tenei ke fakamuamua ne tatou a mea faka-te-agaga i ‵tou olaga.—Mataio 12:46-50; Luka 8:19-21.


Christians are commanded to “render to all their dues, . . . to him who calls for honor, such honor.” 	 E fakatonu mai ki Kelisiano ke “tuku te ava ki a ia tela ko ‵tau ki ei te ava, mo te fakaaloaloga ki a ia tela ko ‵tau ki ei te fakaaloaloga.”


What warning does the Bible give about valueless things, and how does this warning apply in a literal sense? 	 Se a te polopolokiga e tuku mai ne te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki mea se aogā, kae e aogā pefea te polopolokiga tenei i se auala tonu?


We have not beheld or heard Jehovah in the way that Moses did. 	 Ne seki matea io me ne lagona ne tatou a Ieova e pelā mo Mose.


“Do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the wicked one.” 	 “Kae sa takitakigina matou ki se tofotofoga, kae faka‵sao mai matou mai te masei.”


However, Jesus had something further in mind, and he went on to relate a thought-provoking parable, or illustration, about an unreasonable rich man. 	 Kae, e isi foki se isi mea i te mafaufau o Iesu, kae ne fakaasi mai ne ia e auala i se tala fakatusa manino, e uiga ki se tagata maumea valea.


For many years now, Harry has also given district convention talks in his new language. 	 I te fia o tausaga ko ‵teka atu nei, ne fai sāle ne Harry a lauga i fono ‵lasi i tena ‵gana fou tenā.


Choose wholesome associates. 	 Ke filifili a taugasoa ‵lei.


To illustrate: Imagine that a man who is walking on a road suddenly finds that it becomes two diverging paths. 	 Ke fai se fakatusaga: Mafaufau ki se tagata e sasale i te auala kae poi aka i te auala ko maga ki te suā feitu.


God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and put before them the prospect of a free and happy life in the Promised Land. 	 Ne faka‵sao ne te Atua a tino Isalaelu mai te ‵nofo pologa i Aikupito kae tuku atu ki mua o latou a avanoaga ke maua se olaga saoloto kae fakafiafia i loto i te Fenua o te Folafolaga.


While in his teens, he began to abuse alcohol and, as a result, turned aggressive. 	 I te taimi koi tai talavou ei, ne kamata o inu kava malosi tou tagata, kae ne gasolo aka ana uiga saua.


Among them were Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Rahab, and Job. 	 E aofia i ei a Enoka, Noa, Apelaamo, Lahapa, mo Iopu.


As a consequence, the year 33 C.E. saw the birth of the Christian congregation of anointed worshippers of Jehovah. That congregation was, in effect, a new nation under Jehovah’s governing authority. 	 Ne iku atu i ei ki te fanaumaiga o te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano o tino tapuaki fakaekegina ki a Ieova i te tausaga ko te 33 T.A. A te fakapotopotoga tenā, ko te fenua fou mai i lalo i te pulega a Ieova.


Never did he assume a superior attitude toward those whom he served or cause them to feel inferior. 	 Ne seki fakaasi lele atu eiloa ne ia se uiga fia maluga ki tino kolā ne tavini atu a ia ki ei io me e fai ei ke manatu mā‵mā latou ki a latou eiloa.


Remember the experience of Dinah 	 Ke masaua te tala o Tina


Yet, throughout his youth he remained subject to parents who were imperfect sinners. 	 Kae tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, ne tumau eiloa a ia i te fakalogo ki ana mātua kolā ne tino agasala.


(Mark 9:43) The answer is: Do not drink at all. 	 (Maleko 9:43) A te tali ki ei, tenei: Ke mo a eiloa ma toe inu koe.


Our obedience is also an expression of our love, for the apostle John wrote: “This is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments.” (1 John 5:3) But there is another aspect of our obedience that we should not overlook. 	 A te ‵tou faka‵logo se fakaasiga foki tenā o ‵tou a‵lofa, me ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Ioane, penei: “Me e tenei te uiga o te alofa ki te Atua: ko te faka‵logo ki ana fakatonuga.” (1 Ioane 5:3) Kae e isi foki se isi pogai tāua o ‵tou faka‵logo telā e se ‵tau o manatu mā‵mā tatou ki ei.


Satan was also present, and he leveled charges against Job. 	 Ne nofo atu foki i konā a Satani, kae ne taku fakamasei ne ia a Iopu.


According to Paul and Jesus, to whom should we give special consideration? 4 In the same inspired letter, Paul encouraged his fellow believers to “speak consolingly to the depressed souls” and to “support the weak.” (1 Thessalonians 5:14) On another occasion, he reminded Christians that those “who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those not strong.” 	 4 I tena tusi foki eiloa tenā, ne fakamalosi atu a Paulo ki ana taina tali‵tonu ke “fakaloto malosi atu a tino mata ma‵taku” kae ke “fesoasoani atu ki tino vāi‵vāi.” (1 Tesalonia 5:14) Ne fakamasaua atu foki a ia i se taimi e tasi ki Kelisiano me i tino “kolā e ma‵losi i te fakatuanaki, e ‵tau mo [latou] o fesoasoani atu ki mea e se mafai ne tino vāi‵vāi” o fai.


Sophia: Yes, it does sound that way. 	 Sophia: Ao, e foliga mai penā.


That spirit also helps us individually in our daily activities. 	 E fesoasoani mai foki a te agaga tenā ki a tatou i ‵tou mea e fai i aso katoa.


“At the least, this bad habit delayed my spiritual progress,” she says. 	 “Ne faka‵lave ne te faiga masani masei tenei toku gasolo atu ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga,” ko muna a tou fafine.


(Zech. 4:6) Are you having a regular share in this work? 	 (Sakalia 4:6) E mata, e kau atu faeloa koe ki te galuega tenei?


The volume was based, in part, on comments that Russell had made on those Bible books. 	 A te lasiga o te tusi tenā ne fakavae ki pati a Lasalo e uiga ki te avā tusi konā i te Tusi Tapu.


Was it at that last home you visited in the ministry, just as you were feeling you could do no more? 	 E mata, ko te taimi telā ne fai ne koe te ‵toe fale i te galuega talai, kae ko fi‵ta malosi koe?


6. How can displaying mildness strengthen the bonds between parents and children? 	 6 E mafai o se ‵lei te va fealofani o mātua mo tama‵liki, maise loa māfai e se a‵lofa malosi latou ki a Ieova.


Showing Jesus “all the kingdoms of the world and their glory,” Satan blatantly said to Jesus: “All these things I will give you if you fall down and do an act of worship to me.” 	 Mai i te fakaasi atu ki a Iesu “a malo o te lalolagi mo olotou ‵malu,” ne fai ‵tonu atu a Satani ki a Iesu: “E avatu katoa ne au ki a koe a mea konei, manafai koe e totuli ifo o tapuaki mai ki a au.”


Jehovah had commanded the first man and woman to “fill the earth” with their kind, using their God-given sexual powers honorably within the marriage arrangement. 	 Ne fakatonu atu a Ieova ki te tagata mo te fafine muamua ke ‘faka‵fonu te lalolagi’ ki tino, mai te fakaaogāga o lā malosi mai te Atua ke fakafua a tama‵liki i loto i te fakatokaga o te fakaipoipoga.


9 How can we guard against being deceived by apostates? 	 9 E puipui pefea tatou mai amioga fakaloiloi a aposetate?


[Picture on page 6] 	 [Te Fakamatalaga]


One who is somewhat younger can realize what it means to do what is right and to be dedicated to his Creator. 	 A te tamaliki foki telā koi foliki e mafai loa o malamalama i te uiga ke fai te mea tonu kae ke tuku atu tena ola ki te Mafuaga o mea katoa.


In addition, a ruler who could end poverty would have to be able to do something about the reason for poverty—our selfish human nature. 	 E se gata i ei, a te tino pule telā e mafai o fakagata ne ia te mativa e mafai o fai ne ia se mea e uiga ki te pogai o te mativa—se uiga kaimanako ne ‵tupu aka mo tatou.


(1 Tim. 4:16) A sister in Australia who has experienced a multitude of problems says: “Preaching was the last thing I wanted to do, but an elder invited me to go with him. 	 (1 Timoteo 4:16) E fai mai se tuagane telā ne fepaki mo fakalavelave e uke: “A te talai ko te toe mea tafa lalo eiloa ne manako au o fai, kae ne ‵kami au ne se toeaina ke olo fakatasi mo ia.


How do elders make sure that their words are not valueless? 	 E fakamautinoa aka pefea ne toeaina me i olotou pati e fai e aogā?


Evidently, in his day most people did not enjoy inner peace. 	 E foliga mai me ne seki maua ne te tokoukega o tino i ana aso a te loto filemu.


What is one way we can enter into God’s rest today, but why might that be easier said than done? 	 Se a te auala e tasi e mafai o ulu atu tatou ki loto i te koga malōlō o te Atua i aso nei, kae kaia e faigofie ei ke faipati atu i lō te faiga?


When a Foregleam Becomes a Reality 	 Te Fakataunuga o se Ata Fakavaloaga


9 Sometimes, another kind of good work is called for. 	 9 I nisi taimi, e ‵tau o fai a nisi galuega ‵lei.


It was a very upbuilding and faith-strengthening experience for us.” 	 Ko oko eiloa i fakamalosi loto mai o fakatokaga konei ki a māua.”


When praying to God about the disciples, Jesus said: “I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world.”—John 17:14, New Revised Standard Version. 	 I te taimi ne ‵talo atu ei a ia ki te Atua e uiga ki ana soko, ne fai atu a Iesu: “Ne tuku atu ne au ki a latou a tau fekau, kae ko te lalolagi ne takalialia ki a latou, me i a latou e se ne tino o te lalolagi, e pelā eiloa mo au e sē se tino o te lalolagi.”—Ioane 17:14, Tusitapu Tauloto.


7 As Christianity spread, were Christians to come to terms with the world, conforming to its practices and becoming a part of it? 	 7 I te taimi ne salalau atu ei te lotu Kelisiano, e mata, ne ‵tau o fealofani a Kelisiano mo te lalolagi, mai te tau‵tali atu ki ana faifaiga masani kae fai mo fai ne vaega i ei?


And he will give to you the blessing of Abraham, to you and to your seed with you, that you may take possession of the land of your alien residences, which God has given to Abraham.” 	 Ke fakamanuia ne te Atua a koe mo tou gafa e pelā mo te fakamanuiaga ne ia a Apelaamo, kae ke fai foki mō koe a te fenua tenei ne nofo koe i ei, te fenua telā ne tuku ne te Atua ki a Apelaamo.”


The greatest manifestation of God’s love, however, was the giving of his Son, Jesus, to ransom mankind. 	 A te ‵toe fakaasiga sili o te alofa o te Atua, ko te tukumaiga o tena Tama ko Iesu, e pelā me se togiola ki tino katoa.


They bring us under the influence of holy spirit. 	 E maua ne tatou i ei a te fakamalosiga a te agaga tapu.


Later that day, I could hardly believe my eyes when I noticed her among the baptism candidates! 	 Fakamuli ifo, i te aso eiloa tenā ne seki talitonu eiloa au i te laveaatuga ne au a tou fafine se tokotasi o latou kolā ne papatiso i te aso tenā!


Who make up the seed of the woman, and what will that seed do? 	 Ko oi a vaega e lua o te fanau a te fafine, kae se a te mea ka fai ne te fanau tenā?


Vigilance Is Needed 	 E Manakogina a te Matapulapula


that your displaying a volunteer spirit matters to Jehovah? 	 me e tāua eiloa ki a Ieova tou loto fia fesoasoani?


KING SOLOMON of ancient Israel gives each one of us a good reason to accept discipline from God. 	 E TUKU mai ne te tupu mua o Isalaelu ko Solomona ki a tatou taki tokotasi, se pogai ‵lei ke talia ei ne tatou a polopolokiga mai te Atua.


Genival is not the only one who has such sincerity in giving. 	 E se ko Genival fua tokotasi telā e tuku atu ana mea mo te loto talitonu.


In all these situations, distraction can lead to disaster. 	 E isi foki ne tino kolā e ‵kai i te taimi e fakatele‵tele i ei latou.


This distancing of oneself from a marriage mate has happened to some even during middle age. 	 E mafai foki o tupu a te mea tenei ki tauavaga kolā ko leva ‵ki ne a‵vaga.


Their being accustomed to intimate relations with each other could readily lead to immoral conduct.—Prov. 22:3. 	 A te fakamasani atu penā ki nisi tino e mafai o iku atu ki amioga finalalolagi.—Faata. 22:3.


Six “Christian” groups control parts of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, supposedly built where Jesus was put to death and buried. 	 E ono a potukau o “Kelisiano” e tausi ne latou se vaega o te Falesa o te Holy Sepulchre i Ielusalema, i te koga telā, i te lotou faka‵tau, ne tamate kae ne tanu i ei a Iesu.


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


Soon thereafter, the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea and the destruction of Pharaoh’s army gave further proof of divine strength. 	 Ne seki leva, kae ne maua ne latou a nisi fakamaoniga o te malosi o te Atua i te oloatuga fakavavega i te Tai Kula mo te fakamaseiga o kautau a Falao.


It is by paying close attention to the evidence that the end is near. 	 Mai i te ‵saga faka‵lei atu ki fakamaoniga me ko pili mai te gataga.


(2 Corinthians 1:3, 4) Their strong faith that unconscious dead ones in God’s memory will one day live again gives true Christians every reason to separate themselves completely from unchristian funeral customs that deny the reality of the resurrection. 	 (2 Kolinito 1:3, 4) A te lotou talitonuga mautinoa me i tino ‵mate kolā e masaua ne te Atua ka toe fakaola mai i se aso, e avatu i ei a pogai e uke ki Kelisiano ‵tonu ke ‵vae keatea mai tuu mo aganuu kolā e se ne mea faka-Kelisiano kae kolā e se ‵lago atu ki te akoakoga e uiga ki te toetu.


Starting in 1979, Maureen served for over 30 years as a missionary in West Africa. 	 Talu mai i te 1979, ne tavini atu ei a Maureen fakamisionale i tausaga e silia atu mo te 30 i West Africa.


Who of us, then, can begin to fathom the power of a bond that has existed over such an immense span of time? Clearly, Jehovah God and his Son are united by the strongest bond of love ever forged. 	 Ko oi foki la te tino i a tatou e mafai o malamalama i te malosi o te fesokotakiga telā ne maua ne laua i se vaitaimi leva ‵ki penā?


He humbly “hands over the kingdom to his God and Father.” 	 E loto maulalo eiloa a ia o “toe tuku atu . . . te Malo ki tena Atua mo tena Tamana.”


Depend on Jehovah’s Word for direction, no matter what the issue is. 	 Fakatuaga ki te Muna a Ieova ke maua mai i ei se fakatakitakiga, faitalia me se a te fakalavelave.


He did not want to add to Job’s suffering by thoughtless words. 	 Ne seki manako a ia ke toe fakaopoopo atu ne logo‵maega ki a Iopu mai te faiga o pati e seai ne aogā.


We must be aware of time and events so that we can be ready for what is coming. 	 E ‵tau o ‵saga faka‵lei tatou ki te taimi mo mea kolā e ‵tupu i ‵tou tafa ko te mea ke matapula‵pula tatou ki mea kolā ko pili o oko mai.


But do you know of a national anniversary that has been commemorated for over 3,500 years? 	 Kae mata, e iloa ne koe se aso fakamanatu telā ne fakamanatu sāle i se 3,500 tupu tausaga ko ‵teka?


“My face I did not conceal from humiliating things” 	 “E seki ‵vao ne au latou i te o‵maiga o fakaitaita au”


JEHOVAH is a true refuge for his people. 	 Kafai ko tuku katoatoa atu ne tatou a tatou eiloa ki a ia, kāti ka ‘fetaui sale mo puapuaga, kae se logofiofio tatou.


(Joel 2:11, 31; Ezekiel 38:14-18, 21-23) Whatever situation we then have to face, David’s words will be true in our case: “They cried out, and Jehovah himself heard, and out of all their distresses he delivered them.”—Psalm 34:17. 	 (Ioelu 2:11, 31; Esekielu 38:14-18, 21-23) Faitalia me se a te mea ka fe‵paki mo tatou, ka fakataunu eiloa a pati a Tavita e uiga ki a tatou: “A tino amio‵tonu e ka‵laga ki te Aliki, kae e lagona ne ia; e faka‵sao foki ne ia a latou mai olotou puapuagā katoa.”—Salamo 34:17.


Such are not needed for a gathering to be upbuilding. 	 E se manakogina a vaegā mea penā ke fakamalosi aka ei a tino.


Instead, we adjust our affairs to give first place to the work God has given us to do. 	 I lo te fai penā, e ‵fuli ‵tou olaga ke fakamuamua ne tatou a te galuega a te Atua telā ne tuku mai ke fai ne tatou.


Would she choose Jehovah as her God? 	 E mata, ne ‵tau o filifili aka ne ia a Ieova ke fai pelā me ko tena Atua?


This stabilizing influence of the Bible enables him to maintain a positive outlook on life. 	 A te fakamalosiga mautakitaki tenei a te Tusi Tapu e fesoasoani atu ki a ia ke tumau i se kilokiloga aogā e uiga ki te olaga.


1, 2. How is our confidence heightened by contemplating Jehovah’s universal organization? 	 1, 2. Ne fakamalosi aka pefea a ‵tou loto talitonu ne te mafaufau ki te fakapotopotoga a Ieova i te lagi mo te lalolagi?


Instead, that privilege was reserved for his son Solomon. 	 Ne taofi aka te tauliaga tenā mō tena tama ko Solomona.


6 Under inspiration, Paul appealed to anointed Christians “to walk worthily of the calling with which [they] were called.” 	 6 Ne fakaosofia eiloa a Paulo ke fakatagi atu ki Kelisiano fakaekegina “ke sa‵sale [latou] i te auala telā e fetaui mo te kalagaga telā ne kalagagina ei [latou].”


Do you, like Owen’s father, wonder where your deceased loved ones are now and what possibility there is of seeing them again? 	 E pelā mo te tamana o Owen, e mata, e mafaufau koe me ko fea nei a ou tino pele kolā ko ‵mate, io me e mata, e mafai o toe fetaui fakamuli mo latou?


Jehovah allowed his Son to share in all further works of creation, both spirit and material. 	 Ne talia ne Ieova tena Tama ke fesoasoani atu ki a ia i te faitega o mea katoa, ko mea faka-te-agaga mo mea faka-te-foitino.


17 Knowing that compassion is good for you should not be your main reason for wanting to cultivate it. 	 17 A te iloa me i te alofa atafai e gali ki a koe e se ‵tau o fai mo fai se pogai e manako ei koe o ati aka te uiga tenā.


(Isaiah 45:1) Cyrus set the stage for the Jews’ return to their homeland in 537 B.C.E. Amazingly, Isaiah foretold that restoration, as we read in Isa chapter 65. 	 (Isaia 45:1) Ne fakatoka ne Kulesa a mea ko te mea ke mafai ei o toe ‵foki atu a te kau Iutaia ki te lotou fenua tonu i te 537 T.L.M. Se mea fakaofoofogia, me ne ‵valo mai ne Isaia te ‵fokiatuga tenā, e pelā mo mea kolā e fai‵tau tatou ki ei i te mataupu e 65.


(James 3:17, 18) The last verse of Hosea’s prophecy reads: “Who is wise, that he may understand these things? 	 (Iakopo 3:17, 18) E faitau penei a te fuaiupu fakaoti o te valoaga a Hosea: “A latou kolā e poto, ke malamalama i te mea tenei e tusi i konei, kae ke tauloto faka‵lei foki ne latou.


(Luke 4:16-21, 43) As a teacher, he had no equal. 	 (Luka 4:16-21, 43) E seai sena nafa e pelā me se faiakoga.


In fact, adherents of those religions love being friends with the world that is controlled by Satan the Devil. 	 A te tonuga loa, a tino kolā e ‵kau ki lotu konā e fia fai taugasoa ki te lalolagi telā e pule ne Satani te Tiapolo.


Our sister thus created a favorable situation for sharing the good news. 	 Ne maua aka ne te ‵tou tuagane tenei se avanoaga gali ke folafola atu ei te tala ‵lei.


13 Over the years, Jehovah’s organization has repeatedly encouraged Christians to consider prayerfully whether they could pioneer. 	 13 Ko oti ne fakamalosi atu a te fakapotopotoga a Ieova ki Kelisiano i tausaga e uke ke ‵talo ke mafai latou o paenia.


(Ps. 27:11; Isa. 12:2) And do you do that, not in the form of a cold lecture, but in an enjoyable conversation between you and your children? 	 (Sala. 27:11; Isa. 12:2) Kae e mata, e fai ne koe a te mea tenā e pelā me se sautalaga fiafia mo au tamaliki, kae e se pelā me se lāuga?


(Proverbs 4:23) How can we do so? 	 (Faataoto 4:23, NW) E mafai pefea o fai ne tatou te mea tenā?


“Let Endurance Complete Its Work,” Apr. 	 ‘E ‵Tau Eiloa o Fakakatoatoa ne te Kufaki a Tena Galuega’, Ape.


These blessings include peace among ourselves, security, prosperity, and spiritual growth. 	 E aofia i fakamanuiaga konei ko te filemu i te vā o tatou, te tokagamalie, te manuia mo te gasolo ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Why is it worthwhile to consider how to improve the quality of our prayers? 	 Ke Fakamalosi Aka te Va Fealofani ‵Pili e Auala i te Faiga o ‵Talo


That made him successful and enabled him to act wisely. 	 Ne fai i ei ke manuia kae ke gasuesue foki a ia mo te poto.


They are called kings at Isaiah 60:3, since they are to be coheirs with Christ in God’s heavenly Kingdom. 	 E taku latou i te Isaia 60:3 e pelā me ne tupu ona ko te mea ka pule fakatasi latou mo Iesu i tena Malo faka-te-lagi.


They Offered Themselves Willingly 	 Ne Ofo Atu A Latou Eiloa Mo Te Loto Fia‵fia