Rather, I try to cultivate Christian love for all people. 	 Kae ko taumafai au o ati aka a te alofa faka-Kelisiano ki tino katoa.


16 James urged Christians to resist developing a contentious spirit, for it works against peace. 	 E ‵tupu mai i otou manakoga faka te foitino, kola e taua faeloa i loto i a koutou.”


Though exercising faith in the ransom can free us from the law of sin and of death, we are still imperfect and sinful. 	 E tiga eiloa e mafai o fakasaoloto tatou mai te tulafono o te agasala mo te mate mai te fakatuanaki ki te togiola, koi agasala eiloa tatou kae sē ‵lei katoatoa foki.


Does that mean that Christians could enter into God’s rest? 	 E mata, ko tena uiga e mafai o ulu atu a Kelisiano ki loto i te koga malōlō o te Atua?


How wonderful that was! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te fakaofoofogia o te mea tenā!


READ MORE ONLINE | www.jw.org 	 FAITAU KI MEA E UKE ATU I TE ITANETI www.jw.org


(Matt. 24:21) Thereafter, we will need new directions for new world living on an earth totally free of any satanic influence. 	 (Mata. 24:21) Mai tua ifo, ka ma‵nako eiloa tatou ki fakatakitakiga ‵fou mō te olaga i te lalolagi fou kae amiotonu telā e saoloto katoatoa mai so se fakamalosiga masei a Satani.


3 Does Life Have Any Real Meaning? 	 3 Te Tulaga Masei o te Mativa—Se a Tena Uiga?


What will help us to “observe the oneness of the spirit”? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke fakatumau ne tatou a “te tasi o te agaga”?


Like Abel and Enoch before him, he believed in the “offspring” who would bruise the serpent’s head.—Gen. 3:15. 	 E pelā mo Apelu mo Enoka kolā ne ola mai mua o ia, ne talitonu a Noa ki te “fanau” telā ka tuki pala ne ia te ulu o te gata, telā e fakauiga ki te faka‵saoga.—Kene. 3:15.


How can fearing God benefit us? 	 E mafai pefea o aogā ki a tatou te mataku ki te Atua?


What does the Kingdom accomplish? 	 Se a te mea ka fakataunu ne te Malo?


“Never be anxious about the next day, for the next day will have its own anxieties.” 	 “Ke sē manava‵se la koutou ki te aso a taeao ki ana mea. Ke faitalia eiloa te aso ke nofo mo ona fakalavelave.”


What is the significance of the statement: “The very hairs of your head are all numbered”? 	 Se a te tāua o te tugāpati: “E faitaugina katoa otou lauulu”?


Little wonder that evil snowballed! 	 Se tioa eiloa o gasolo vave ki luga a amioga ma‵sei!


One day, I found out that a workmate was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 I te aso e tasi, ne iloa aka ne au me i te tino telā e ga‵lue mo au se Molimau a Ieova.


Among those who work hard in behalf of their brothers out of love for them and for Jehovah are traveling overseers, missionaries, those serving in Bethel homes or branch offices, and those in the pioneer service. 	 E aofia i tino kolā e ga‵lue malosi mō olotou taina ona ko te lotou a‵lofa ki a latou mo Ieova ko ovasia faima‵laga, misionale, tino kolā e ga‵lue i Peteli io me ko ofisa lagolago, mo paenia.


Remember, though, that we are working to remain in God’s love. 	 Masaua la, me e ga‵lue tatou ke tumau i te alofa o te Atua.


In this article, the terms “recreation” and “entertainment” are used interchangeably to refer to the time we set aside for leisure activities that bring us pleasure. 	 I te mataupu tenei a pati e pelā mo te “fakafiafiaga” mo te “fiafia” e fakauiga ki mea kolā e fia‵fia tatou o fai i nisi taimi.


Similarly, God judged the Canaanites and rightly ordered their destruction. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, ne matea ne te Atua a te matagā o amioga a te kau Kanana kae ne tonu eiloa a te fakaseaiga o latou.


Jesus, however, patiently tried to correct the thinking of his friends and did not easily become exasperated with them.—Matt. 20:20-28. 	 Kae ne taumafai eiloa a Iesu mo te loto pulea ke faka‵tonu aka a mafaufauga o ana taugasoa kae ne seki ‵fiu vave a ia i a latou.—Mataio 20:20-28.


Although we are still sinful humans, what a blessing it is to be viewed by God as individuals who can reflect his glory! 	 E tigā eiloa koi fai tatou mo fai ne tino agasala, se fakamanuiaga lasi ‵ki māfai e kilo mai te Atua ki a tatou e pelā me ne tino taki tokotasi kolā e fakaata atu ne tatou tena ‵malu!


14 Seeking solace in a romance outside of marriage is not the answer to marital problems. 	 14 A te ‵sala atu ki fakamafanafanaga mai tua o te fakaipoipoga e se ko te faka‵leiga ki fakalavelave fakatauavaga.


(Gen. 2:18) A Christian wife who willingly cooperates with that arrangement is truly “a crown” to her husband.—Prov. 12:4. 	 (Kenese 2:18) A te fafine Kelisiano telā e talia mo te fiafia ne ia a te fakatokaga tenei e “fakamatamata” eiloa ki ei tena avaga.—Faataoto 12:4.


What a fine example for us!—Genesis 34:1, 2; 1 Corinthians 15:33. 	 Ma‵faga o fakaakoakoga gali tenā mō tatou!—Kenese 34:1, 2; 1 Kolinito 15:33.


Regarding a picture in which a child is watching television in a darkened room, my son asked, ‘Mommy, what is that boy doing?’ in a tone that indicated that he knew that something was wrong.” 	 E uiga ki se ata telā e fakaasi mai i ei se tamaliki e onoono ki te televise i loto i se potu pouli, ne fesili mai taku tama, ‘Māmā, ne a mea a te tamaliki tenei e fai?’ kae e fakaasi mai i tena leo me e iloa ne ia me e isi se mea sē tonu i ei.”


Showing the extent of Jehovah’s kindness, Jesus said: “If you love those loving you, of what credit is it to you? 	 I te fakaasimaiga o te lasi o te alofa atafai o Ieova, ne fai mai a Iesu: “Kafai e a‵lofa koutou ki tino fua kolā e a‵lofa atu ki a koutou, ai a la e fakamoe‵moe ei koutou ki se fakamanuiaga?


HOW WOULD YOU ANSWER? 	 SE A TAU TALI?


(Isa. 61:1-3) Further, meditating on Jesus’ role as the Greater Moses deepens our confidence that he will deliver his followers when he comes to execute judgment upon the wicked.—Matt. 25:31-34, 41, 46; Rev. 7:9, 14. 	 (Isaia 61:1-3) E se gata i ei, a te mafaufau ‵loto ki te tulaga o Iesu e pelā me ko te Mose Sili e fakamalosi aka ei te ‵tou loto talitonu me ka faka‵sao ne ia ana soko māfai ko fakaoko mai ne ia te fakasalaga ki tino amio ma‵sei.—Mataio 25:31-34, 41, 46; Fakaasiga 7:9, 14.


(Phil. 2:7) That was an act of humility. 	 (Filipi 2:7) A te mea tenā se faifaiga o te loto maulalo.


Few Bible expressions have become as much a part of everyday speech as “Armageddon” has. 	 E fakaaogā sāle ne tino e tokouke i te lalolagi nei a nisi tugāpati faka-te-Tusi Tapu i aso takitasi, e pelā mo te tugāpati ko “Amaketo.”


(John 16:12) We, too, must take the student into consideration. 	 (Ioane 16:12) E ‵tau foki o mafau‵fau faka‵lei tatou ki mea kolā e iloa ne te tino akoga mai te Tusi Tapu.


• In what ways was the good news “veiled” in the first century? in our day? 	 • Ne a auala ne “pulou” ei te tala ‵lei i te senitenali muamua? i ‵tou aso nei?


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


• What three qualities will help us remain spiritually vigilant? 	 • Ne a uiga e tolu ka fesoasoani mai ke tumau tatou i te mataala i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


Paul encourages the Colossians to “go on walking in union with [Christ], rooted and being built up in him and being stabilized in the faith.” 	 E fakamalosi atu a Paulo ki te kau Kolose ke tumau i te “ola koutou i a [Keliso]. Ke ‵mau otou aka, ke putiputi ake foki koutou i a ia, ke ati ake foki koutou i te fakatuanaki.”


As shown at Numbers 14:1-3, how had the attitude of the Israelites changed? 	 I te Numela 14:1-3, ne mafuli pefea te kilokiloga a te kau Isalaelu?


He became violent and intimidating, and my mother was terrified of him. 	 Ne amio fakasauā kae fakamataku tou tagata, kae ne mataku ‵ki toku mātua i ei.


However, it is not without challenges. 	 Kae e faigata eiloa i nisi taimi.


This word has a range of meanings and was used especially in medicinal contexts.* It can be rendered ‘solace, alleviation, comfort, or relief.’ 	 E uke a uiga o te pati tenei kae ne fakaaogā malosi i mea e uiga ki vailakau faka‵lei masaki.* E mafai o ‵fuli ki te ‘fakamafanafana, te faka‵leiga, io me ko te fakatapūga.’


All true Christians viewed the theatre with disgust. . . . 	 Ne takalia‵lia a Kelisiano katoa ki vaegā koniseti penā. . . .


They buckled under stress and shied away from challenges.” 	 E loto vāivāi vave latou māfai ko fe‵paki mo fakalavelave kae ‵kalo keatea latou mai mea faiga‵ta.”


“Fierce.” (2 Timothy 3:3) “Irrational anger and uncontrolled rage [are] seen on the road, in abuse within families, . . . and [in] the apparently gratuitous and unnecessary violence which often accompanies crime. 	 “E mata kaitaua.” (2 Timoteo 3:3) “E lavea atu eiloa te kaitaua valea mo te kaitaua sē pulea i tino fakateletele motokā i te auala, i pati mo faifaiga ma‵sei i loto i te kāiga, . . . mo fakasauāga e aunoa mo se pogai kolā e mafai o iku atu ki te faiga o amioga solitulafono.


What is more, the freedom that you enjoy now among God’s people is just a foretaste of the freedom that lies ahead. 	 Kae ko te saolotoga telā ko maua nei ne koe i va o tino o te Atua se ata fua o te saolotoga telā ka maua ne koe i te taimi mai mua.


Has a youth successfully faced a test of integrity or taken advantage of an opportunity to give a witness at school? 	 E mata, ne iku manuia a taumafaiga a se talavou ke fakafesagai atu mo fakamaoni ki tofotofoga io me ne maua ne ia se avanoaga ke tuku atu se molimau i te akoga?


In France, a former elder believed that he had been the victim of an injustice, and he became bitter. 	 I Falani, ne talitonu se toeaina mua me ne se ‵tonu a faifaiga ne fai atu ki a ia, kae ne kaitaua i ei tou tagata.


(Deuteronomy 6:6, 7; Proverbs 22:6) Remember, “the eyes of Jehovah are upon the righteous ones, and his ears are toward their supplication.”—1 Peter 3:12; Philippians 4:6, 7. 	 (Teutelonome 6:6, 7; Faataoto 22:6) Ke masaua me “i te Aliki [Ieova] e sagatonu eiloa ona mata ki tino amio‵tonu, kae fakalogo faeloa ki olotou ‵talo.”—1 Petelu 3:12; Filipi 4:6, 7.


“Mental-regulating,” in the original Greek, conveys the idea of “putting mind in.” 	 E fakauiga a te ‘puti aka i mafaufau,’ i te ‵gana Eleni ki te “tukuatuga o te mafaufau ki loto.”


God’s spirit can make us as mighty spiritually as Samson was physically 	 E mafai ne te agaga o te Atua o fai ne ia ke ma‵losi tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga e pelā eiloa mo te malosi ne maua ne Samasoni i te feitu faka-te-foitino


War: God’s Kingdom will eliminate such deep-seated causes of war as selfishness, corruption, patriotism, false religion, and Satan himself. 	 Taua: Ka fakagata ne te Malo a pogai fakavae o taua e pelā mo te kaimanako, faifaiga sē fakamaoni, loto fenua, lotu ‵se, mo Satani ei.


(Genesis 4:1) Was she thinking that perhaps her son would turn out to be the Seed? 	 (Kenese 4:1) E mata, ne mafaufau a ia me kāti ka fai tena tama mo fai te Fanau tenā?


In return, our relationship with him should be based on deep love for him. 	 E ‵tau foki o fakavae a te ‵tou fesokotakiga mo ia ki te lasi o te ‵tou a‵lofa mō ia.


(Song of Solomon 6:4-13) Viewing this as an opportunity to win her over, the king showers her with more compliments. 	 (Pese a Solomona 6:4-13) I te fakaaogāga o te avanoaga tenā ke fiafai atu tou fafine ki a ia, ne toe fai atu ne te tupu a pati tavae e uke.


Never allow your trust in the loving care provided by “the God of all comfort” to waver. 	 Ke mo a eiloa ma talia ke fakavāivāi tou loto talitonu ki te alofa atafai telā ne tuku mai ne te “Atua o fakamafanafanaga katoa.”


It is not difficult to see how that proverb applies in a literal sense. 	 Se mea faigofie fua ke lavea te aogā o te faataoto tenā i se auala tonu.


(1 Samuel 25:36; Proverbs 23:29-35) Rather, the expression is another reference to the lack of God’s blessing on the Jews. 	 (1 Samuelu 25:36; Faataoto 23:29-35) E ‵kese mai ei, a te tugāpati tenā, se isi auala e fakasino atu ei ki te se lava o te fakamanuiaga a te Atua ki tino Iutaia.


How are we to understand the requests regarding temptation and deliverance from the wicked one? 	 Se a te mainaga e ‵tau o maua ne tatou e uiga ki te fakamolemole ke sa tofotofogina tatou kae ke faka‵sao mai te tino masei?


Even more important, a well-educated Christian is better able to read the Bible with understanding, reason on problems and come to sound conclusions, and teach Bible truths in a clear and persuasive way. 	 Ako te mea tāua i se Kelisiano telā ne akoga ‵lei ko te mafai ne ia o faitau ki te Tusi Tapu kae malamalama i ei, te fakafesagai atu ki fakalavelave kae fai a fakaikuga ‵lei, kae akoako atu a muna‵tonu i te Tusi Tapu i se auala manino kae apo.


She knew that snakes do not talk; her husband had named all the animals, including this one, likely after careful study. 	 Ne iloa ne tou fafine me e se fai‵pati a gata; ne fakaigoa foki ne tena avaga a manu katoa, e aofia i ei a te manu tenei, kāti mai tua o te iloiloga faka‵lei ne ia.


15 One benefit of attending meetings is illustrated by the experience of the psalmist Asaph. 	 15 E fesoasoani mai a te mea ne tupu ki a Asafo ke malamalama tatou i te pogai e tasi e aoga ei a te kau ki fakatasiga.


How does Jehovah keep a fatherly eye upon his loyal ones, and how should we feel toward him? 	 E onoono mai pefea a Ieova e pelā me se tamana alofa ki ana tino fakamaoni, kae e ‵tau o pefea ‵tou lagonaga e uiga ki a ia?


How do the inspired letter to the Hebrews and the words of Peter point to the hope of everlasting life on earth? 	 E fakasino atu pefea te tusi fakaosofia ki te kau Epelu mo pati a Petelu ki te fakamoemoega ko te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi?


Emphasizing his unchanging purpose, Jehovah added: “I am always the same One.” 	 Ke faka‵mafa atu a te sē mafai o ‵fuli a tena fuafuaga, ne toe fai mai a Ieova: “Au ko te Atua ki te se gata mai.”


The only way the world will become united is by having one world authority that works in the interests of all people. 	 A te auala fua e tasi ke maua ei te fealofani i te lalalogi ko te mauaga o se pulega e tasi i te lalolagi telā e galue mō manakoga o tino katoa.


His commands involving those four all-embracing expressions raise some important questions, which can be summed up in the words why? where? what? and when? 	 A tena fakatonuga telā e aofia i ei a tugāpati konā e fa, e ‵sae aka ei a fesili tāua, kolā e mafai o fakatoetoe aka ki pati konei: kaia? tefea? se a? mo te mafea?


Although he received many privileges in the Christian congregation, Paul was well-aware that he did not earn those blessings and that they were not due him because of his abilities. 	 E tiga eiloa ne maua ne ia a tauliaga e uke i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano, ne iloa ‵lei ne Paulo me e seki maua ne ia a fakamanuiaga konā ona ko ana mea e mafai o fai.


What is God’s administration spoken of at Ephesians 1:10, and when did its first stage of operation begin? 	 Se a te fakatokaga a te Atua telā e faipati ki ei i te Efeso 1:10, kae ne kamata anafea a te fakatokaga muamua?


Certainly, we would not want to think too highly of ourselves to the point of becoming conceited; nor would we want to go to the other extreme and think nothing of ourselves. 	 E se ma‵nako eiloa tatou ke tō silia te ‵tou mafau‵fau ifo ki a tatou eiloa ke fai ei mo mea e fakamata‵mata ei ki ei; kae e se ma‵nako foki tatou ke mafau‵fau me e seai ne ‵tou aogā.


This should underscore that rather than being mere human literature, the books of the Bible are treasures fit for your repeated study and benefit. 	 E ‵tau o faka‵mafa ne te mea tenei a te manatu, me e aogā a tusi o te Tusi Tapu mō te faiga faeloa o au sukesukega ki ei kae e se fai fua pelā me se tusi ne tusi ne tino.


The inspired answer is significant: “This is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” (1 John 5:3) Yes, love of Jehovah God motivates us to observe his commandments. 	 E tāua ‵ki a te tali telā ne fakaosofia ke tusi mai: “Tenei te uiga o te alofa ki te Atua: ko te fakalogo ki ana fakatonuga. Ka ko ana fakatonuga e se na ‵mafa foki mō tatou.” (1 Ioane 5:3) E tonu, a te alofa ki a Ieova te Atua e fakamalosi aka ei tatou ke faka‵logo ki ana fakatonuga.


(Isa. 11:9) We, however, receive much of that education now. 	 (Isa. 11:9) Kae ko oti eiloa ne maua nei ne tatou a te vaegā akoakoga tenā.


God encourages the wicked to leave their way of life and change their way of thinking. 	 E fakamalosi atu te Atua ki tino ma‵sei ke tiakina olotou amioga kae ke ‵fuli ne latou olotou mafaufauga.


Consider again the three scenarios we mentioned earlier. 	 Masaua la a tulaga kese‵kese e tolu ne taku atu mua.


Jehovah certainly gave us a splendid home when he prepared the earth for human life. 	 Ne tuku mai eiloa ne Ieova ki a tatou se fale tafasili i te gali i te taimi ne fakatoka ei ne ia te lalolagi ke ola ei a tino.


(1 Peter 2:21) God rewarded his Son’s perfect obedience, granting Jesus immortal life in heaven. 	 (1 Petelu 2:21) Ne taui eiloa ne te Atua a te fakalogo ‵lei katoatoa o Iesu, mai te tukuatuga ki a Iesu a te ola telā e se mafai o toe tamate i te lagi.


Maybe it is your deceased mate, your mother, your father, or a beloved grandparent. 	 Kāti ko tau avaga, tou mātua, tou tamana, io me se tupuna pele.


But was that necessarily true of his statement recorded at Matthew 24:34? 	 Kae e mata, e penā foki tena fakamatalaga i te Mataio 24:34?


By contrast, Jehovah’s worshipers can rely on everything said in his inspired Word. 	 E ‵kese mai ei, e tali‵tonu a tino tapuaki a Ieova me e ‵tonu a mea katoa kolā e fakaasi mai i loto i tena Muna fakaosofia.


▪ Appreciate the urgency of the times in which we are living.—Eph. 5:15, 16. 	 ▪ Ke talia a te tāua o taimi konei e ola ei tatou.—Efeso 5:15, 16.


They have full faith in God’s promise that all who put the Kingdom first in their life will receive God’s help. 	 E tali‵tonu katoatoa laua ki te fuafuaga a te Atua me ka maua ne tino katoa kolā e fakamuamua ne latou te Malo i olotou olaga a te fesoasoani o te Atua.


We must show respect for authority. 	 E ‵tau o fakaasi atu ne tatou a te āva ki pulega.


Noting the contrast in attitudes, the paper said: “Refusing to fight in an ecclesiastical battle was not a trait of [the retiring priest].” 	 E uiga ki te ‵kese o lā kilokiloga, ne fai mai te nusipepa tenā: “Ne seki fakaasi mai ne [te faifeau telā ko litaea me ko sē toe talia ne ia ke taua a laua mo se isi faifeau e pelā mo te fakaakoakoga a Victricius].”


“Do not forget the doing of good and the sharing of things with others,” said the apostle Paul, “for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.” 	 Muna a Paulo: “Sa puli i a koutou o fai te mea ‵lei, kae ke fesoasoani foki te suā tino ki te suā tino, me ko taulaga konei e fiafia ki ei te Atua.”


1, 2. (a) What opportunities do we have to encourage others? (b) What gift from Jehovah enhances our ability to serve him? 	 1, 2. (a) Ne a avanoaga e maua ne tatou ke fakamalosi atu a nisi tino? (e) Se a te meaalofa mai i a Ieova e fakamalosi aka i ei tatou ke tavini atu ki a ia?


He began serving as a regular pioneer at age 17 and was appointed as a ministerial servant at 18. 	 Ne kamata o tavini atu a ia e pelā me se paenia tumau a ko 17 ana tausaga kae ne filifili aka ke fai pelā me se tavini fesoasoani i te taimi ko 18 ei ana tausaga.


(Matthew 13:16) True Christians yearn to know and serve Jehovah. 	 (Mataio 13:16) E ma‵nako malosi a Kelisiano ‵tonu ke iloa kae tavini atu latou ki a Ieova.


Did the students benefit? 	 E mata, ne maua ne tama‵liki a‵koga a mea aoga?


What shows that God’s spirit is empowering the slave class? 	 Ne a fakamaoniga e fakaasi mai i ei me e maua ne te tavini a te agaga o te Atua?


There is strong evidence to support this testimony. 	 E isi ne fakamaoniga mautinoa o te mea tenei.


“A woman told me that soon people will no longer die. 	 “Ne fai mai se fafine me ko pili fua o se toe ‵mate atu a tino.


9 Families and individuals in the congregation can “widen out” by visiting one another, perhaps sharing a simple meal, and by participating in wholesome activities together. 	 9 E mafai o fakalauefa atu ne kāiga mo tino taki tokotasi i te fakapotopotoga ‘a te alofa ki nisi tino’ mai te asiasi atu, te suā tino ki te suā tino, kāti ke ‵kai fakatasi i se afiafi, io me ko te ‵kau fakatasi i tafaoga mo nisi mea aka penā.


How will you react? 	 Ne a au mea ka fai?


(Acts 24:15) Of course, those who refuse to act in harmony with divine requirements will not be allowed to continue living and mar the peace and tranquillity of the new world. 	 (Galuega 24:15) E tonu, a latou kolā e se ma‵nako o ola e tusa mo fakatakitakiga a te Atua, ka se talia ke ola kae fakamasei ne latou a te filemu i te lalolagi fou.


(2 Timothy 3:1, 4; 2 Peter 3:3, 13) So we need to have encouraging association with fellow believers.—Read Hebrews 10:24, 25. 	 (2 Timoteo 3:1, 4; 2 Petelu 3:3, 13) Tela la, e ‵tau o maua ne tatou se fakamalosiga fakatasi mo taina tali‵tonu.—Faitau te Epelu 10:24, 25.


“It was a shock,” says Marilou. 	 “Se mea fakapoi,” ko muna a Marilou.


Many fear what comes after death. 	 E ma‵taku a tino e tokouke i mea kolā e ‵tupu mai tua o te mate.


And at Hosea 9:17, we read: “My God will reject them, for they have not listened to him, and they will become fugitives among the nations.” 	 Kae e fai‵tau tatou i te Hosea 9:17, penei: “A te Atua telā e tavini au ki ei, ka ‵teke ne ia tena fenua, me ne seki faka‵logo ki a ia.


What example of faithfulness did Jehovah set regarding his covenant with Abraham? 	 Se a te fakaakoakoga o te fakamaoni ne tuku mai ne Ieova e uiga ki tena feagaiga mo Apelaamo?


Love—An Essential Quality 	 Te Alofa—Se Uiga Tāua


CRIPPLING illness may leave a person feeling that his life is in ruins. 	 KAFAI e masaki malosi se tino, e mafai o fai ei ke mafaufau a ia me e seai se aogā o tena olaga.


Family Worship can enrich your prayers 	 E mafai o faka‵lei aka au ‵talo i tapuakiga a te kāiga i te vaiaso


“JEHOVAH’S DAY WILL COME” 	 ‘KA OKO MAI TE ASO O IEOVA’


(Read Isaiah 11:6-9.) 	 (Faitau te Isaia 11:6-9.)


How did Jehovah provide deliverance in Hezekiah’s day? 	 Ne faka‵sao pefea ne Ieova ana tino i aso o Hesekia?


Because he believed God’s promises. 	 Ona ko ia ne talitonu ki tautoga a te Atua kae ne iloa foki ne ia me i so se manuia e maua ne ia i Aikupito e se tumau.


But the meek ones themselves will possess the earth, and they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.” 	 Ka ko latou kola e loto malalo, ka fai mo latou te fenua, kae ka maua ne latou te manuia mo te filemu katoatoa.”


It was when Jesus was hungry after fasting for many days. 	 Ko te taimi eiloa telā ne fiakai ei a Iesu mai tua o te fia o aso ne fakalikiliki ei a ia.


EVEN though they may pray, some people have doubts that God exists. 	 E TIGĀ eiloa kāti e ‵talo atu latou, e fakalotolotolua eiloa a nisi tino me isi se Atua io me seai.


Then, there will no longer be obstacles to peace between individuals. 	 Ko seai ei ne fakalavelave ki te ‵salaga o te filemu i va o tino.


And there was no curse on the animals, including birds and fish; nor on the mountains, lakes, rivers, and seas; nor on the skies, clouds, sun, moon, and stars. 	 E seai se fakamalaiaga ne fai ki luga i manu, e aofia i ei a manu eva mo ika; io me ki mauga, vaituloto, vaitafe mo tai; io me ko lagi, kaumana, te la, te masina mo fetū.


For example, on one occasion, David poured out his heart to Jehovah, saying: “Show me favor, O God, because mortal man . . . keeps oppressing me.” 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, i se taimi e tasi, ne fakaasi atu ne Tavita a mea katoa i tena loto ki a Ieova, i ana pati: “Te Atua, a koe ke alofa mai ki a au, me i a au ko ta ne oku fili; e fakasauā mai ki a au i aso katoa.”


Rather, he appealed to them. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne fakatagi atu a ia ki a latou.


If they did not adjust their thinking, disaster was certain. 	 Kafai e se fakatonutonu faka‵lei aka olotou mafaufau, e mautinoa eiloa me e oko atu a fakalavelave ki a latou.


(Ex. 34:6, 7; Heb. 10:26) This fact was reflected in Jehovah’s dealings with Achan and with Ananias and Sapphira. 	 (Esoto 34:6, 7; Epelu 10:26) Ne fakaasi mai eiloa te manatu tonu tenei i faifaiga a Ieova ki a Akana, Anania mo Safaila.


12 Sad to say, some individuals have blurred ‘the distinction between their serving God and their not serving him’ by imitating “the spirit of the world.” (1 Cor. 2:12) That is a spirit that caters to ‘the desires of one’s flesh.’ 	 12 Se mea fakafanoanoa me e tau‵tali atu a nisi Molimau i te “agaga o te lalolagi,” ko ala ei o ‵pau latou mo tino kolā e se tapuaki atu ki a Ieova. (1 Koli. 2:12) E fakamalosi aka ne te agaga tenā a ‘manakoga o te foitino’ i se tino.


22 Pause to savor what the Bible is foretelling. 	 22 Ke mafau‵fau malie aka ki mea kolā e ‵valo mai ne te Tusi Tapu.


We learn not only to respect the Bible but also to love God’s law.—Ps. 119:97. 	 E se tauloto fua tatou ke āva ki te Tusi Tapu kae ke fia‵fia foki ki tulafono a te Atua.—Salamo 119:97.


“Trust in Jehovah with all your heart and do not lean upon your own understanding. 	 “Talitonu ki te Aliki [ko Ieova] mo tou loto katoa. Sa fakalagolago lele eiloa ki tou iloa.


“I felt as though I had finally met the One about whom I had heard so much. 	 “Ne lagona ne au me ne fatoa fetaui eiloa māua mo te Tino telā ne uke a mea ne lagona ne au e uiga ki a ia.


Imagine how much wisdom and comfort await you in the writings of those prophets! 	 Mafaufau ki te lasi o te poto mo te uke o fakamafanafanaga e mafai o maua ne koe i tusitusiga a pelofeta konā!


This report also said: “Religion and spirituality appear to be an important part of many children’s lives and are vital to family relationships.” 	 Ne fai mai foki te lipoti tenā, penei: “A te lotu mo mea faka-te-agaga e foliga mai e pelā me se vaega tāua i olaga o tama‵liki kae tāua eiloa ki fesokotakiga i te kāiga.”


This obviously is contrary to the Bible’s counsel that a Christian should “do hard work, doing with his hands what is good work, that he may have something to distribute to someone in need.” 	 E manino ‵lei me e fe‵paki a te faifaiga tenei mo te polopolokiga i te Tusi Tapu me e ‵tau mo se Kelisiano o “kamata o fakaputuputu mo tona olaga i fua o ana galuega ‵lei e fai ne ona lima, ko te mea ke mafai ne ia o fesoasoani ki tino ma‵tiva.”


Is it wrong to partake of them? 	 E mata, se mea masei a te inu ki ei?


Rose says: “I have a genetic disorder that causes me severe and constant pain. 	 Muna a Rose: “E isi soku masaki telā e fai ei ke logo‵mae faeloa au.


(Ps. 91:1, 2) When we follow Jehovah’s guidance, we are seeking refuge with the God who cannot fail. 	 (Salamo 91:1, 2) Kafai e tau‵tali tatou i te takitakiga a Ieova, ko ‵sala atu tatou ki te ‵toe puipuiga sili mai te Atua, me e se mafai o takavale a ia.


IT HAS been said that “to choose time is to save time.” 	 E ISI se tugāpati penei: “Kafai e filifili faka‵lei a taimi, ko se sōna māumāu i ei a taimi.”


SING PRAISES FROM THE HEART 	 USU ATU A VIKIGA MAI TE LOTO


Jehovah proved to be the God of faithfulness, the God who remembers the afflicted and desires to act in their behalf.—Exodus 15:1-4. 	 Ne fakatalitonu atu ei ne Ieova me i a ia se Atua fakamaoni, te Atua telā e masaua ne ia a tino logo‵mae kae manako o fesoasoani atu ki a latou.—Esoto 15:1-4.


Basically, because of the following three unwholesome influences. 	 Ona ko fakamalosiga ma‵sei e tolu kolā e ‵soko mai.


The Bible tells us that we can succeed in opposing the Devil, even as Jesus did. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu me e mafai o manumalo tatou i te ‵teke atu ki te Tiapolo, e pelā eiloa mo Iesu.


We thus gain God’s approval, and we benefit ourselves, his direction always working for our good.—Isaiah 48:17. 	 Ko maua ei ne tatou a te taliaga a te Atua, kae ka aogā foki ki a tatou, me e fai faeloa tena takitakiga mō te ‵lei o tatou.—Isaia 48:17.


People who are ungodly and unrighteous are “inexcusable,” for God’s invisible qualities are made evident in creation. 	 E seai eiloa se “fakasako” e mafai o fai mai ne tino sē amioatua kae se fakamaoni, me ko lavea faka‵lei atu a uiga sē matea o te Atua i ana mea ne faite.


He writes: “I hesitated initially because we were newly married and living in a small house. 	 Ne tusi mai a ia: “Ne fakatalave muamua au me i a māua ne fatoa avaga kae ‵nofo fua i se fale foliki.


Now compare these individuals with two Israelite midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, who lived in ancient Egypt during the reign of an unnamed but tyrannical Pharaoh. 	 Ke faka‵tusa aka la ne tatou a tino konei mo fāfine Isalaelu e tokolua ko Sepola mo Pua kolā ne fakafanau sāle ne laua a fāfine, kae ne ‵nofo atu i Aikupito i taimi o se Tupu fakasāua e tokotasi.


As we reflect on the attitude and actions of the kings, prophets, and others referred to in Second Kings, do we not learn valuable lessons in what to strive for and what to avoid? 	 I te ‵toe ‵kilo atu ki kilokiloga mo faifaiga a tupu, pelofeta, mo nisi tino kolā e fakaasi mai i te tusi ko te Lua Tupu, e mata, e se maua ne tatou i ei ne akoakoga tāua e uiga ki mea kolā e ‵tau o kausaki atu ki ei mo mea kolā e ‵tau o ‵kalo keatea mai ei?


In prayer to his Father, Jesus said: “Your word is truth.” 	 I se ‵talo ki tena Tamana, ne fai mai a Iesu: “A tau muna ko te munatonu.”


(Psalm 41:3) Others endure the opposition of an unbelieving mate. 	 (Salamo 41:3) E kufaki a nisi tino i ‵tekemaiga mai olotou avaga kolā e se tali‵tonu.


When I win a struggle, I feel better about myself.” 	 Kafai e manumalo au i se tofotofoga, e fiafia eiloa au ki au eiloa.”


20 In raising their children “in the discipline and mental-regulating of Jehovah,” parents must apply Bible principles. 	 20 E ‵tau mo mātua o fakaaoga a fakatakitakiga fakavae mai te Tusi Tapu i te putiakaga o olotou tamaliki “i polopolokiga mo fakatakitakiga a Ieova.”


• What are vital issues to discuss with your children today? 	 • Ne a akoakoga tāua e ‵tau o sau‵tala koe ki ei mo au tama‵liki i aso nei?


(Psalm 2:11) What if they were to take such action? 	 (Salamo 2:11) Ne a mea ka ‵tupu māfai e faka‵logo latou ki ei?


That prospect might well convince you of yet another reason to answer yes to the question, Do we need God? 	 E mafai eiloa o fakatalitonu atu ne te fakamoemoega tenā a te suā pogai e ‵tau ei o tali atu tatou ao ki te fesili, E mata, e manakogina ne tatou te Atua?


Even the perfect man Jesus did so. 	 Ne fai eiloa penā a te tino ‵lei katoatoa ko Iesu.


(Ecclesiastes 5:10, 12, Today’s English Version) Yes, where does your security lie? 	 (Failauga 5:10, 12) Tela la, e maua ne koe i fea a te tokagamalie?


• What does Jehovah’s promise to care for us materially mean? 	 • Se a te uiga o te tautoga a Ieova ke tausi ne ia tatou i te feitu faka-te-foitino?


Gagik’s example well illustrates that. 	 A te fakaakoakoga a Gagik e fakamaoni i ei a te mea tenā.


He might appeal to selfish human tendencies, such as the desire for prominence. 	 E mafai o fakamalosi ne ia a manakoga kaimanako, e pelā mo te manako ki se tulaga maluga.


Solomon is stating here that it is good to be alive and that we should “rejoice” before the days of darkness, or old age, rob us of vitality. 	 E fai mai a Solomona i konei me se mea ‵lei ke ola tatou kae e ‵tau o “‵lifu” tatou a koituai o oko mai a aso o te pouli, io me ko te olaga matua, telā ka tapale keatea ne ia ‵tou malosi.


2 Concerning “the time of the end,” the prophet Daniel wrote: “Many will rove about, and the true knowledge will become abundant. 	 2 E uiga ki “te taimi o te gataga,” ne tusi mai te pelofeta ko Tanielu: “Ka salalau valevale atu ei a tino e tokouke, kae ka lasi te malamalama tonu.


Keep yourself focused on theocratic goals, including Jehovah in all your plans. 	 Ke tumau faeloa koe o saga tonu ki ou fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga, kae ke aofia faeloa ne koe a Ieova i au palani konā e fai.


The Truth Can Change Your Life 	 Te Munatonu e Mafai o ‵Fuli ne ia Tou Olaga


By Way of Review 	 Ke Toe Onoono Aka ki ei


However, by God’s permission, Satan would first inflict a symbolic heel wound on the woman’s “seed.” 	 Kae mai i te taliaga a te Atua, e ‵tau o fakapakia muamua ne Satani a te mulivae fakatusa o te “fanau” a te fafine.


(For fully formatted text, see publication) 	 4. (a) Ne a mea faiga‵ta ne fakafesagai ki ei a tino tapuaki o te Atua tonu ona ko te lotou ‵nofo atu i Ulo? (e) Ne fakatuanaki pefea a Apelamo ki a Ieova? 5.


• Explain why dignifying our brothers and family members is a serious matter. 	 • Ke fakamatala mai a te pogai e tāua ei ke āva tatou ki ‵tou taina mo kāiga.


However, his homelife was a disaster. 	 Kae ne malaia valevale te olaga o tena kāiga.


(Luke 22:28-30) The covenant that Jesus then made with the 11 will extend to all 144,000 anointed Christians. 	 (Luka 22:28-30) A te feagaiga telā ne fai ne Iesu mo soko e toko 11 e aofia foki i ei te toko 144,000 o Kelisiano fakaekegina.


6 Timothy was reared in a religiously divided home. 	 6 Ne puti aka a Timoteo i se kāiga telā e mavae‵vae i mea tau lotu.


Paul says: “Even the Christ did not please himself; but just as it is written: ‘The reproaches of those who were reproaching you have fallen upon me.’” 	 E fai mai a Paulo: “Me i a Keliso e seki fakafiafia ki a ia eiloa, kae muna mai a te Tusi, ‘Ko muna ma‵sei katoa kolā ne faipatigina ne latou kolā ne muna masei atu ki a koe, ne pa‵ku katoa ki luga i a au.’ ” Ne loto fiafia a Iesu ke ofo atu tena ola mō tatou.


Yes, many are finding that even though the Bible is a book that focuses mainly on spiritual values, it also offers guidelines that can benefit us in material ways. 	 E tonu, e mafau‵fau a tino e tokouke me e tiga eiloa te Tusi Tapu se tusi telā e fakasino atu fua ki mea tāua faka-te-agaga, e tuku mai foki i ei a fakatakitakiga kolā e mafai o aoga ki a tatou i te feitu faka-te-foitino.


Composed in 607 B.C.E. while the memory of the 18-month-long siege followed by the burning of Jerusalem is still fresh in the prophet’s mind, the book of Lamentations vividly expresses Jeremiah’s heartfelt anguish. 	 I te taimi ne ‵fatu i ei, telā ko te 607 T.L.M., kae koi masaua eiloa ne te pelofeta a te taimi ne ‵nofo ma‵taku ei latou i masina e 18 ke oko ki te ‵sunuga o Ielusalema, e fakamatala faka‵lei mai i te tusi ko Tagiga a Ielemia a te loto mafatia o Ielemia.


JUSTICE is defined as ‘the quality of being impartial, fair, acting in conformity with what is morally upright and good.’ 	 ATE fai mea tonu e fakamatala mai e pelā me ko te ‘sē fakailoga tino, te ‵lei, te faiga o amioga ‵lei kae ‵tonu.’


Do not be afraid or be terrified, for Jehovah . . . is with you.”—1 CHRON. 	 Sa mataku io me polepole, me i a Ieova . . . e fakatasi atu ki a koe.”—1 NOFO.


The overseer spoke with enthusiasm about his own service at Bethel when he was a young man. 	 Ne faipati atu a te ovasia mo te fiafia e uiga ki tena taviniga i te Peteli i te taimi koi talavou ei a ia.


(Rev. 3:8) They went through that door and began preaching the good news, teaching Bible truth with more fervor than ever before. 	 (Fakaasiga 3:8) Ne ulu atu latou i te mataloa tenā kae kamata o talai atu te tala ‵lei, akoako a te munatonu mai te Tusi Tapu mo te loto finafinau i lō taimi mua.


Doing this takes time and solitude, yet, how refreshing it is to partake of the spiritual food and the waters of truth found in God’s Word! 	 E manakogina a taimi i a tatou eiloa ke fai penā kae ka maua foki i ei ne tatou a te malosi mai i meakai faka-te-agaga i te Muna a te Atua!


And you have likely eaten similar food since. 	 Kae se taumate e ‵pau eiloa a meakai kolā ne kai ne koe fakamuli nei mo meakai konā.


Highlights From the Book of Judges 	 Manatu Tāua Mai te Tusi ko Famasino


13 Does your attitude toward “the world” and “the things in the world” reflect your complete trust in God? (1 John 2:15-17) Are spiritual riches and privileges of Kingdom service more desirable and important to you than the things the world offers? 	 13 E mata, a tau kilokiloga ki te “lalolagi” mo “mea faka te lalolagi” e fakaasi mai i ei tou talitonu katoatoa ki te Atua? (1 Ioane 2:15-17) E mata, e tāua malosi a koloa faka-te-agaga mo tauliaga e uiga ki te taviniga o te Malo ki a koe i lo a koloa faka-te-lalolagi?


(Isaiah 27:6) This verse has been fulfilled since 1919, providing wonderful evidence of Jehovah’s power. 	 (Isaia 27:6) Ne fakataunu a te fuaiupu tenei talu mai te 1919, kae e tuku mai i ei a fakamaoniga fakaofoofogia o te ‵mana o Ieova.


The Bible says: “If the unbelieving one chooses to depart, let him depart; a brother or a sister is not bound under such circumstances, but God has called you to peace.” (1 Cor. 7:15) This does not mean that the Christian is now Scripturally free to remarry, but there is no obligation to try to force the unbelieving mate to remain. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Kafai e fakaiku aka ne te tino sē talitonu ke fano keatea a ia, tuku loa ke fano; e se ligina se taina io me se tuagane mai lalo i fakanofonofoga penā, kae ko kalagagina koutou ne te Atua ke maua te filemu.” (1 Koli. 7:15) E se fakauiga i ei me ko saoloto i te kilokiloga a te Tusi Tapu ke toe avaga te Kelisiano, kae e seai foki se pogai ke faimālō te avaga sē talitonu ke ‵nofo laua.


Consumed with jealous rage, Cain snuffed out an innocent life, his brother Abel’s. 	 Ona ko te loto masei, ne fakagata ne Kaino se ola o se tino ‵lei, ko tena taina ko Apelu.


So why should you, my son, be in an ecstasy with a strange woman or embrace the bosom of a foreign woman?”—Proverbs 5:18-20. 	 Ai a e manako ei koe ki te gali o te avaga a te suā tagata?”—Faataoto 5:18-20.


(John 14:9) Thus, when we study what the Gospels reveal about the way Jesus thought and felt, we are, in effect, learning how Jehovah thinks and feels. 	 (Ioane 14:9) Tela la, kafai e suke‵suke tatou ki mea kolā e fakaasi mai ne tusi Evagelia e uiga ki manatu mo lagonaga o Iesu, e fai pelā me e fakamasani foki tatou ki manatu mo lagonaga o Ieova.


Tears often flow because she misses him so much. 	 E ‵sali faeloa ana loimata ona ko te sē sologa malosi o ia ki tou tagata.


8 What Bible examples underscore the value of controlling our reactions? 	 8 Ne a fakaakoakoga i te Tusi Tapu e fakaasi mai i ei te tāua o te pule faka‵lei atu ki ‵tou faifaiga?


(Hebrews 3:4) However, no matter how sound our reasoning may be, not everyone will be convinced. 	 (Epelu 3:4) Kae faitalia eiloa te ‵lei o ‵tou fakamatalaga, e se ko tino katoa ka tali‵tonu ki ei.


(1 Corinthians 6:19, 20) That price, of course, is Jesus Christ’s ransom sacrifice, since on that basis God accepts us as his servants, whether we are anointed Christians or we are their companions with an earthly hope. 	 (1 Kolinito 6:19, 20) A te fakasaolotoga io me ko te ‵togi tenā ko te taulaga togiola a Iesu Keliso, me ona ko te fakavae eiloa tenā ne talia ei ne te Atua a tatou e pelā me ne ana tavini, faitalia me ko tatou ne Kelisiano fakaekegina io me ko olotou taugasoa kolā e fakamoe‵moe ke ola i te lalolagi.


However, the inspired Word of God can give you confidence that things will not always be like this! 	 Kae e mafai o tuku atu ne te Muna fakaosofia a te Atua ki a koe a te loto talitonu me ka se tumau eiloa penā a mea konā!


Reflecting on her past, Liz says: “I now realize that the source of my family’s problems when I was a child was poor money management. 	 Mai te kilo atu ki aso mua, ne fai mai a Lisa, penei: “Ko fatoā iloa nei ne au me ne māfua mai a te uke o fakalavelave i toku kāiga i te taimi koi foliki ei au ona ko te sē iloa o fakaaogā faka‵lei a tupe.


(Haggai 1:2) When they began the temple-building work, laying the foundation in 536 B.C.E., they were not saying that “the time has not come.” 	 (Hakai 1:2) I te taimi ne kamata ei ne latou te faitega o te faletapu, i te fakatakatoga o tena fakavae i te 536 T.L.M., ne seki fai atu latou me “e se tenei te taimi tonu.”


(Psalm 19:2) Day after day and night after night, the heavens display God’s wisdom and creative power. 	 (Salamo 19:2) E fakaasi atu eiloa i po mo ao katoa a te poto mo te malosi o te Atua.


(John 15:19) While Jehovah permits bad things to happen to us, he is not the originator of them. 	 (Ioane 15:19) E ui eiloa e talia ne Ieova ke ‵tupu a mea ma‵sei ki a tatou, ne seki māfua mai i a ia a mea konā.


(See the box “The Bible and Prayer Changed Their Lives.”) 	 (Ke onoono ki te pokisi “Te Tusi Tapu mo te ‵Talo ne ‵fuli ei Olotou Olaga.”


How does a humble disposition contribute to our happiness? 	 E fesoasoani mai pefea te uiga loto maulalo ke maua te ‵tou fiafia?


Deepened appreciation, in turn, ought to move us to imitate Jehovah’s qualities to the full, demonstrating them in our dealings with fellow believers and with those to whom we preach. 	 Ko te lasi o ‵tou loto fakafetai, ko te ma‵nako o tatou o fakaakoako katoatoa atu ki uiga o Ieova, kae fakaasi atu i ‵tou faifaiga ki taina mo tuagane mo latou kolā e talai tatou ki ei.


What can heighten our appreciation for the preaching work? 	 E Fakamaoni Mai i ‵Tou Faifaiga a ‵Tou Kilokiloga


And, yes, the weather was different for sure! 	 Kae e tonu, ne ‵kese foki eiloa te tau o te aso!


In the ninth vision, John sees “the Lamb standing upon the Mount Zion” and with him “a hundred and forty-four thousand.” 	 I te iva o fakaasiga, ne lavea ne Ioane se “Tamā Mamoe . . . e tu mai i te Mauga o Siona” kae ‵tu fakatasi mai mo te “toko selau fasefulu fa afe tino.”


(1 John 5:19) It produces a deadly state of mind and heart, leaving people in the dark regarding Jehovah, his purposes, and his loving provisions. 	 (1 Ioane 5:19) E fai i ei ke se tuku tonu atu a mafaufau mo loto o tino ki a Ieova, ana fuafuaga mo ana fakatokaga a‵lofa, kae ke ‵nofo atu i ei latou mo te seai o se mea e iloa, te tulaga tenā e mafai o iku atu ki te mate.


In June 1951, both were baptized, and six months later, they began pioneering. 	 I a Iuni 1951, ne papatiso a laua tokolua, kae i se ono masina fakamuli ifo ne paenia ei laua.


“ON THE basis of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, have you repented of your sins and dedicated yourself to Jehovah to do his will?” 	 “E AUALA i te fakavae o te taulaga a Iesu Keliso, e mata, ko oti ne salamo koe ki au agasala kae tuku atu koe ki a Ieova ke fai tena loto?”


• What motivates us to give a thorough witness? 	 • Se a te mea e fakamalosi aka ei tatou ke tuku atu se molimau māea?


Jesus then explained how the apostles could succeed in maintaining this vital unity: “If you observe my commandments, you will remain in my love.” 	 Tenā ne fakamatala atu i ei ne Iesu a te auala e mafai ei ne te kau apositolo o manuia i te lotou ‵kau fakatasi: “Kafai e tausi ne koutou aku poloakiga, ka tumau koutou i toku alofa.”


The Bible presents a more balanced view, one that is supported by modern research. 	 E tuku mai eiloa i te Tusi Tapu se kilokiloga paleni, telā e ‵lago atu ki ei a sukesukega i aso nei.


Why Live by Bible Standards? 	 Kaia e ‵Tau ei o Ola e ‵Tusa mo Tulaga o te Tusi Tapu?


MEMORIAL ATTENDANCE (2015) 	 AOFAKI O TINO NE ‵KAU ATU KI TE FAKAMANTUGA (2015)


What grand prospect awaits the “great crowd” of Jehovah’s loyal worshippers? 	 Se a te fakamoemoega sili telā e faka‵tali ki ei te “vaitino tokouke” o tino tapuaki fakamaoni a Ieova?


While upholding firm moral and spiritual standards, how can parents be reasonable? 	 I te taimi e puke ‵mau ei a mātua ki tulaga i mea tau amioga ‵mā mo te feitu faka-te-agaga, e mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne latou a uiga faigo‵fie?


Divine Guidance for Selecting a Marriage Mate 	 Fakatakitakiga Mai te Atua e Uiga ki te Filiga o Sau Avaga


15 Read Romans 8:6. 	 15 Faitau te Loma 8:6.


The caravan had passed through much of Canaan and was traversing harsher terrain, the Negeb. 	 Ne ‵seke atu a ka e faka‵tele ne solofanua mo te lasiga o Kanana kae ko olo atu i koga fatufatua malosi, i te kogā fenua o Nekepi.


You too may find that putting your feelings into words and sharing them with a sympathetic listener will make it easier to deal with them. 	 E mafai foki o iloa aka ne koe me i te ‵fuliga o ou lagonaga ki pati kae fakaasi atu ki se tino fakalogologo mo te loto malamalama ka faigofie ei ke fa‵ki koe i tou logo‵mae.


5 The Law covenant made with fleshly Israel did not produce “a kingdom of priests and a holy nation” that would serve forever in heaven. 	 5 A te feagaiga o te Tulafono telā ne fai mo te Isalaelu faka-te-foitino ne seki filifili mai i ei a “faitaulaga” mo se fenua tapu telā ka tavini atu ki te se-gata-mai i te lagi.


The CDC still calls hand washing “the single most effective way to prevent the transmission of disease.” 	 Koi taku eiloa ne te CDC a te ‵fuluga o lima ki “te ‵toe auala aoga eiloa e tasi ke puipui ei a te ‵pisi o te masaki.”


A foundation law of God’s Kingdom is that all citizens imitate Christ. 	 A te tulafono fakavae e tasi mai i tulafono o te Malo o te Atua ko te fakaakoako o tino tonu katoa o te Malo ki a Keliso.


11 The Bible Changes Lives 	 ITULAU 14 • PESE: 26, 3 Setema 5-11, 2011


(Read Romans 13:1, 2.) 	 (Faitau te Loma 13:1, 2.)


13 An excellent aid in helping families to “keep ready” for the coming of the Son of man is the significant change in the weekly meeting schedule that went into effect on January 1, 2009. 	 13 A te ‵fuliga tāua o fakatasiga i vaiaso telā ne kamata i a Ianuali 1, 2009 se fesoasoani aoga ki kāiga “ke toka” mō te oko mai o te Tama a te tagata.


But a white brother, far larger than either me or the rough-looking customer, came in after us. 	 Kae ne tautali mai se taina ‵kena, telā e lasi fakafia atu i a au mo te tagata tenā.


It is up to us to follow God’s direction and walk in his way. 	 E tuku mai loa ki a tatou, me e faka‵logo tatou ki te takitakiga a te Atua kae tau‵tali atu ki ei io me ikai.


If you feel that you are ready to pursue a courtship, always remember to be “an example . . . in chasteness.”—1 Tim. 4:12. 	 Kafai e mafaufau koe me ko toka ‵lei koe o fai famau, ke masaua faeloa ke fai koe mo ‘fakaakoakoga i tou loto ‵ma.’—1 Timoteo 4:12.


Two days later the same Witnesses returned to the woman’s home and asked her how she was feeling. 	 Ne toe āsi atu a te āva Molimau konā ki te lōmatua tenā i te lua o aso mai tua ifo i ei kae ne fesili atu me e a a ia.


(Job 42:6) We all must follow the divine formula for acquiring peace of mind: “He that is covering over his transgressions will not succeed, but he that is confessing and leaving them will be shown mercy.” 	 (Iopu 42:6) E ‵tau mo tatou katoa o tau‵tali i te fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu ke filemu ‵tou mafaufau: “E se mafai koe o manuia i te olaga nei manafai e taumafai faeloa koe o ‵funa au agasala.


8, 9. (a) What practical help do we receive at our midweek meetings? (b) How can parents help their children to participate at meetings? 	 8, 9. (a) Se a te fesoasoani aoga e maua ne tatou i ‵tou fakatasiga i loto i te vaiaso? (e) E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu a mātua ki olotou tama‵liki ke fai olotou tali i fakatasiga?


Moreover, Jehovah exalts humble ones.—Prov. 22:4. 	 E se gata i ei, e fakamaluga aka ne Ieova a tino loto maulalo.—Faataoto 22:4.


Job’s faithfulness enabled Jehovah to say to Satan: “Even yet [Job] is holding fast his integrity, although you incite me against him to swallow him up without cause.” 	 A te fakamaoni o Iopu ne mafai ei ne Ieova o fai atu ki a Satani: “Ne fai mai koe ki a au ke talia atu koe ke fano o fakapuapuaga a Iopu kae seai se pogai ‵tau, ka ko Iopu ne tumau eiloa tena loto fakamaoni.”


MUSIC was Rolf-Michael’s life. 	 NE FAI a pese fakatagi‵tagi mo fai te toe mea tāua i te olaga o Rolf-Michael.


AS Jehovah’s servants, we expect trials and tests to come our way. 	 EPELĀ me ne tavini a Ieova, e iloa ne tatou me ka fe‵paki tatou mo fakalavelave mo tofotofoga.


It includes the plea: “Jehovah, save us, please, we beg! . . . 	 E aofia i ei a te akai tenei: “Ieova, fakamolemole, matou e akai atu ke fakaola mai matou! . . .


How does Joseph’s example encourage you? 	 E fesoasoani mai pefea a te fakaakoakoga o Iosefa ki a tatou?


Bible writers recognized that all married couples will have problems as a result of human imperfection. 	 Ne taku ‵tonu mai ne tino tusitala o te Tusi Tapu me e isi sāle ne fakalavelave i va o tauavaga ona ko te sē ‵lei katoatoa o tino.


He might even be killed. 	 E mafai foki o iku atu ki te tamate.


The Bible says: “Wisdom is for a protection the same as money is for a protection; but the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom itself preserves alive its owners.” 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu, penei: “E mafai ne te poto o fai tou olaga ke tokagamalie; e pelā eiloa mo te mea e mafai ne te tupe o fai. A te poto e tausi ne ia koe ke saogalemū, tenā te mea e aogā ei te poto ki te tino.”


How can you provide for your spouse? 	 E mafai pefea o tausi atu koe ki tau avaga?


11 As time went on, Jehovah progressively made known aspects of “the sacred secret of the kingdom of God.” 	 11 I te ‵tekaatuga o taimi, ne fakaasi malielie mai ne Ieova a vaega o te “mea ‵funa o te Malo o te Atua.”


When we take time to engage in meaningful personal study of the Bible, our minds become filled with the message inspired by holy spirit. 	 Kafai e fakaaoga faka‵lei ne tatou a taimi ke fai ‵tou sukesukega aoga ki te Tusi Tapu, ka ‵fonu a ‵tou mafaufau i te fekau telā ne fakaosofia ne te agaga tapu.


Encourage the student to pray to Jehovah for the wisdom to understand His Word and the strength to apply its counsel. 	 Fakamalosi atu ki te tino akoga ke ‵talo atu ki a Ieova mō te poto mo te malamalama i Tena Muna mo te malosi ke fakagalue aka a pati fakatonutonu i ei.


However, the ambassador was merely describing something that was beyond the king’s personal experience. 	 E ui i ei, ne fakamatala fua ne te sui o Dutch se mea telā ne seki oko aka loa ki ei a te tupu.


Some have said that inordinate pride is so distasteful that even the proud dislike it in others. 	 E fai mai nisi tino me i te lasi o te vaegā fakamatamata tenei se mea fakatakalialia kae ko tino fakamata‵mata e takalia‵lia ki ei māfai e lavea ne latou i nisi tino.


So she said: “I will also draw water for your camels until they are done drinking.”—Genesis 24:17-19. 	 Telā ne fai atu ei tou fafine: “Ke asu mai foki ne au ne vai mo fainu au kamela ke ma‵kona.”—Kenese 24:17-19.


Also, numerous local publishers have been willing to move so as to help in spreading the Kingdom message throughout this vast island territory. 	 E se gata i ei, e isi ne tino talai o te fenua ne loto fia‵fia o olo atu o fesoasoani ki te fakasalalauatuga o te fekau o te Malo i loto i te fenua lasi tenei.


They received miraculous gifts of the spirit. 	 Ne maua eiloa ne latou a meaalofa fakavavega o te agaga.


Inducing someone to part with money or property on false pretenses. 	 SE A TE MEA TENĀ: Fakakolekole se tino ke tausi ne koe ana sene io me ne kope e auala i faifaiga fakaloiloi.


However, there is reason to believe that overall the region was quite different in Biblical times. 	 Kae e isi eiloa se pogai ke tali‵tonu ei tatou me ne ‵kese ‵ki te tulaga o te fenua tenā i taimi o te Tusi Tapu.


(Include box.) 	 (Ke aofia te pokisi i ei.)


Do you seize every opportunity to give a witness? 	 E mata, e fakaaoga ne koe a avanoaga katoa ke tuku atu ei se molimau?


19 The psalmist sang: “Abundant peace belongs to those loving your [God’s] law, and for them there is no stumbling block.” 	 19 Ne usu mai penei a te faisalamo: “E lasi te filemu e maua ne latou kolā e fia‵fia ki au [Atua] tulafono, kae e seai eiloa se fakalavelave ki a latou.”


10 Leah’s experience may remind you of a similar situation that confronted a young Israelite girl who had been taken captive to Syria. 	 10 Ko fakamasaua mai i te tala o Lea a te tala o te tamaliki fafine Isalaelu telā ne puke fakapagota ne te kau Sulia.


[Footnotes] 	 [Fesili mo te Sukesukega]


To understand the meaning of Jesus’ statement, we need to consider what sort of mourning he is speaking about. 	 Ko te mea ke malamalama i te uiga o pati a Iesu, e ‵tau o mafau‵fau tatou ki te vaegā fanoanoa telā ne faipati a ia ki ei.


How true the Bible statement: “The rich is the one that rules over those of little means, and the borrower is servant to the man doing the lending”! 	 Ko oko eiloa te ‵tonu o te fakamatalaga i te Tusi Tapu: “A tino ma‵tiva ko pologa a tino mau‵mea. Kafai e kaitalafu ne koe ne tupe mai i se tino, ko tena uiga a koe ko pologa i te tino ne kaitalafu koe i ei.”


If you want to improve in your ministry, ask a more experienced Witness for pointers 	 E mafai o fia iloa ne tama‵liki i tau vasega ou talitonuga


Because some of our problems are the result of our own mistakes. 	 Me i nisi fakalavelave o tatou ko ikuga eiloa o ‵tou mea ‵se e fai.


Despite much unrest, the Solomon Islands saw a 6-percent increase in publishers last year, with a peak of 1,697. 	 Faitalia te sē tokagamalie o mea i ei, ne lavea atu me ne gasolo aka te aofaki o tino talai i te tausaga ko teka i se 6 pasene, kae ne oko atu i ei ki te aofaki o tino talai e toko 1,697.


12 Strive to maintain your peace in all situations, not just in the Christian ministry. 	 12 Taumafai ke maua faeloa ne koe te filemu i taimi katoa, kae e se i te taimi fua o te galuega talai.


In what ways do God’s angels help us? 	 I auala fea e fesoasoani mai ei a agelu a te Atua ki a tatou?


We are convinced that it is always in our best interests to obey God’s commands. 	 E tali‵tonu tatou me i te fakalogo ki fakatonuga a te Atua ko te ‵toe mea ‵lei mō tatou.


Only weeks after their miraculous deliverance from Egypt, they turned to idol worship, showing gross disrespect for their Savior. 	 E lau fua i vaiaso mai tua o te lotou faka‵saoga fakavavega mai i Aikupito, ne ‵fuli atu ei latou ki te tapuakiga ki tupua, telā ne fakaasi atu ei ne latou a te sē āva ki te lotou Fakaola.


10 Jesus set the standard in balancing secular interests and spiritual matters. 	 10 Ne tuku mai ne Iesu se fakaakoakoga i te fakapaleniga o manakoga faka-te-foitino mo mea faka-te-agaga.


In fact, Pilate said that Jesus had done “nothing deserving of death.” 	 A te tonuga loa, ne fai atu a Pilato me e seai se mea ‵se ne fai ne Iesu “e ‵tau ei o tamate” a ia.


Again, Jehovah’s watchman, his witness class, announced: “She has fallen! 	 Ne toe kalaga mai te leoleo a Ieova, ko tena kau molimau: “Papelonia ko se aoga!


For one thing, it is easy to identify with. 	 A te pogai e tasi, me e iloagofie.


Two sacks full of literature per month barely met the demand. 	 Ne seki mafai o lava te manakoga i taga e lua kolā ne ‵fonu i tusi mo mekesini i se masina e tasi.


To Whom Should You Be Loyal? 	 Ko oi e ‵Tau o Fakamaoni Koe ki ei?


(Acts 1:7, 8; Rev. 14:6) They can bless our efforts so that our words have the desired effect on a righthearted person. 	 (Galuega 1:7, 8; Fakaasiga 14:6) E mafai o fakamanuia ne laua ‵tou taumafaiga ko te mea ke aogā a ‵tou pati e fai ki tino loto ‵lei.


[Picture on page 26] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 29]


Members of the world’s major religions at an interfaith conference, 2008 	 Tino ‵lotu o te lalolagi i se fono a lotu kese‵kese kolā e ‵kau fakatasi i te 2008


(Deut. 10:12, 13) To do otherwise would be to give up control of your life. 	 (Teutelonome 10:12, 13) Ke fai penā, e ‵tau eiloa o pule atu koe ki tou olaga.


(Colossians 3:13) By letting go of resentment, we make it possible to heal both our own emotions and our relationship with our brother. 	 (Kolose 3:13) Mai te fakapuli atu fua a te mea ‵se, e faigofie ke faka‵lei aka i ei ‵tou lagonaga mo ‵tou va mo ‵tou taina.


• What prophetic words of Isaiah chapter 53 found fulfillment in Jesus? 	 • Ne a pati fakapelofeta a Isaia i te Isaia mataupu e 53 ne fakataunu ki a Iesu?


Highlights From the Book of Numbers 	 Manatu Tāua Mai te Tusi ko Numela


Jesus invites us to see Jehovah as a caring Father who is eager to respond to the needs of his children. 	 E ‵kami tatou ne Iesu ke ‵kilo atu ki a Ieova e pelā me se Tamana atafai telā e loto fiafia o tali mai ki manakoga o ana tamaliki.


3 What will help us to make wise decisions? 	 3 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke fai ne tatou a fakaikuga ‵poto?


Empathetic and consoling words have rescued some from depression and suicide. 	 Ko oti ne faka‵sao aka ne pati a‵lofa kae fakamafanafana, a nisi tino mai te loto mafatia mo te fakamate.


At first, rooms were found in private homes, but as the number of refugees grew, it became evident that more substantial arrangements were needed. 	 Muamua la, ne fakatoka a potu i fale o tino kae i te taimi ne gasolo o tokouke a tino kolā ne ‵tuli mai te lotou fenua ko iloa ei ne latou me e manakomia a fale e tai lasi atu.


Upheavals in family life would be among the things “hard to deal with” in these critical “last days.” (2 Tim. 3:1-4) Why are such changes of concern to us? 	 Ka aofia eiloa a fakalavelave i te olaga faka-te-kāiga i mea kolā e ‵tupu i “taimi faiga‵ta i aso fakaoti” konei. (2 Timoteo 3:1-4) Kaia e manava‵se ei tatou ki vaegā ‵fuliga penā?


If President Truman were alive today, doubtless he would still see the need for moral leaders of the caliber of Isaiah or the apostle Paul. 	 Moi fai ke ola mai a te Pelesitene ko Truman i aso nei, se mea mautinoa me koi manako eiloa a ia ki takitaki ‵lei e pelā mo Isaia io me ko te apositolo ko Paulo.


This will bring us closer to him. 	 E fai ne te mea tenei ke fakapili‵pili malosi atu tatou ki a ia.


(Matthew 24:3-5) To such ones, he says: “I never knew you! Get away from me, you workers of lawlessness.” 	 (Mataio 24:3-5) Ne fai atu a ia ki vaegā tino penā: “E se iloa ne au koutou; olo keatea mai i a au tino amio ma‵sei!”


But what relief confession to God brought him! 	 Kae ko tafaga la te fakatapūga ne maua ne ia i te taimi ne fakaasi ‵tonu atu ei tena agasala ki te Atua!


In the New World Translation, this word is consistently rendered “conclusion,” whereas a related Greek word, te’los, is translated “end.” 	 I te New World Translation, e ‵fuli faeloa te pati tenei ki te “gataga,” a ko te pati Eleni ko te te’los, ki te “fakaotiga.”


2 Some people of Bible record were fearless under very trying conditions. 	 2 A nisi tino i tala i te Tusi Tapu ne seki ma‵taku lele eiloa i olotou taumafaiga e uke ne fai.


As rendered in the J. B. Phillips translation, Paul wrote: “I leave the past behind and with hands outstretched to whatever lies ahead I go straight for the goal.” 	 E pelā mo te ‵fuliga a J. B. Phillips, ne tusi mai a Paulo: “Ne tiakina ne au a mea ko ‵teka ki tua kae mai te saga tonu atu ki so se mea e takato mai mua ne fano tonu eiloa au ke maua te fakamoemoega.”


How did exile in Babylon differ from the slavery the Israelites had experienced in Egypt? 	 Ne ‵kese pefea te olaga o tino Isalaelu i te ‵nofo fakapagota i Papelonia mo te ‵nofo pologa i Aikupito?


9 Along the way, this ever-growing new world society has acquired know-how that has proved invaluable today and perhaps even will during post-Armageddon restoration work. 	 9 I te vaitaimi tenei, ko masani ‵lei a tino kolā e gasolo o tokouke i te potukau o tino kolā ka ‵nofo atu i te lalolagi fou, i te fakatokatokaga ke fanofano ‵lei olotou galuega.


Why did Jesus speak of adding a cubit to one’s life span? 	 Kaia ne faipati ei a Iesu e uiga ki te fakaopoopoga o se aga e tasi ki te ola o se tino?


How did Jesus alert all Christians living in the last days to specific things that would test their obedience? 14 Keep in mind, too, that we have the powerful backing of Shiloh, who along with his Father will let no enemy—demon or human—test our obedience beyond what we can bear. 	 14 Masaua foki me e maua ne tatou te fakamalosiga mai i a Sailo, fakatasi mo tena Tamana kolā ka se talia lele eiloa ne laua se fili—se temoni io me se tino—ke tofotofo aka ei ‵tou faka‵logo ke silia atu i te mea telā e se mafai o kufaki ne tatou.


On the night before his death, all the apostles he had loved so much “abandoned him and fled.” 	 A koituai o mate a ia i te po eiloa tenā, “ne tiaki a ia ne [ana] soko katoa, kae ‵tele keatea.”


He wrote: “The conclusion of the matter, everything having been heard, is: Fear the true God and keep his commandments. 	 Mai te poto lasi telā ne maua ne ia, ne iloa ne Solomona me e sili atu i te tāua ke ‵sala atu faeloa ki mea faka-te-agaga.


You may be wondering why segregation would be practiced in congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 E mafai o mafaufau koe ki te pogai e isi ei ne mavae‵vaega i fakapotopotoga a Molimau a Ieova.


This can prove true also in your case.’ 	 E mafai foki ne koutou o fai penei.’


In many lands where computers are common household items, obscene images are only a few clicks of a mouse away. 	 I fenua e uke kolā toeitiiti kae tofu a fale mo komupiuta, e faigofie fua ke onoono atu ki ata ma‵sei.


Does it matter? 	 E mata, e tāua a te mea tenei?


Peter was asked if he loved Jesus more than “these,” that is, the fish that were before them. 	 Ne fesili atu ki a Petelu me e mata, e alofa atu a ia ki a Iesu i lō mea “konei,” ko ika kolā e tuku i olotou mua.


Knowing that we are living in the time of the end should have what effect on us? 	 Ne a ‵tou mea e ‵tau o fai i te iloa atu me ko ola tatou i te vaitaimi o te gataga?


While serving in a foreign field, how can parents train their children spiritually? 	 I te taimi e tavini atu ei i se fenua fakaa‵tea, e mafai pefea ne mātua o akoako olotou tamaliki i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


(1 Samuel 16:7; Proverbs 21:2) Peter next said: “In every nation the man that fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.” 	 (1 Samuelu 16:7; Faataoto 21:2) Ne toe fai mai a Petelu: “Kae ko te tino mai so so fenua telā e mataku ki a ia kae fai mea tonu e talia eiloa ne ia.”


19 We must remain alert to anything that can endanger our spirituality. 	 19 E ‵tau o matapula‵pula tatou ki so se mea telā e fakamataku ki ‵tou malosi i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


And may we keep on praying that we may escape all the things destined to occur in the near future.—Luke 21:36. 	 Kae ke tumau eiloa tatou i te ‵talo ko te mea ke ‵sao tatou i mea kolā ko oti ne fakaiku aka me ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua nei.—Luka 21:36.


How Jesus’ Death Can Save You 	 Te Auala e Fakasao ei Koe ne te Mate o Iesu


Men from all tribes come to Hebron and make him king over all Israel. 	 Ne o‵mai a tāgata mai matakāiga katoa ki Hepelona kae fai ne latou i ei a Tavita mo fai te tupu i luga i Isalaelu kātoa.


(Luke 22:20; 1 Cor. 11:25) Are all Christians included in this new covenant? 	 (Luka 22:20; 1 Kolinito 11:25) E mata, e aofia a Kelisiano katoa i te feagaiga fou tenei?


Later, Jehovah commanded Saul to annihilate the nation of Amalek, which had earlier attacked Israel without provocation. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne fakatonu atu a Ieova ki a Saulo ke fakaseai ne ia te kau Amaleka, kolā ne taua muamua atu ki Isalaelu e aunoa mo se pogai ‵lei.


30 Our Readers Ask 	 SETEMA 21-27, 2009


WE ARE living in “critical times” that are “hard to deal with,” and life is going to become even more difficult before a new day dawns and true peace is restored to this earth. 	 KO OLA nei tatou i “toe taimi faiga‵ta” kae ko te olaga ka fano eiloa o na faigata atu a koi tuai o oko mai te aso telā ka toe maua i ei te filemu tonu i te lalolagi tenei.


Keeping God’s Will in Focus 	 Ke ‵Saga Tonu Atu ki te Loto o te Atua


(Matt. 10:1, 7) This good news would bring peace and happiness to those accepting it with true appreciation. 	 (Mataio 10:1, 7) Ka aumai ne te tala ‵lei tenei a te filemu mo te fiafia ki a latou kolā e talia ne latou mo te loto fakafetai.


That is an added privilege from Jehovah. 	 A te mea tenā se tauliaga fakaopoopo mai i a Ieova.


In many lands, they have been persecuted and even murdered by people claiming to serve God. 	 Ko oti ne fakasauāgina latou kae tamate foki ne tino kolā e fai mai me tavini atu latou ki te Atua.


However, Jehovah executed judgment on all those who were living “normal” lives and taking no note of the meaning of the times they were living in. 	 Kae ne fakaoko atu eiloa ne Ieova te fakasalaga ki tino katoa kolā ne ola i se olaga “masani” kae ne seki fia ‵saga atu ki te uiga tonu o taimi ne ola ei latou.


For these grand prospects, we thank Jehovah, ‘who will heal all our maladies.’—Psalm 103:1-3; Revelation 21:1-5. 	 Ona ko mea ‵gali katoa konei, e fakafetai atu ei tatou ki a Ieova telā ka ‘faka‵lei foki ne ia ‵tou ma‵saki katoa.’—Salamo 103:1-3; Fakaasiga 21:1-5.


Jesus also understood that he was approaching a pivotal time in the outworking of Jehovah’s purpose. 	 Ne iloa foki ne Iesu me ko fakapilipili atu a ia ki se taimi tāua i te fakataunuga o fuafuaga a Ieova.


They help care for the millions of Christians now entrusted to “the faithful and discreet slave.” 	 E fesoasoani atu latou i te tausiga o te fia miliona o Kelisiano kolā ko oti ne tuku atu ke tausi ne “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto.”


(See also footnote.) (b) What wise advice did Jesus offer about how to avoid undue anxiety? 7 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus counseled: “Stop being anxious about your souls as to what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your bodies as to what you will wear.”* (Matthew 6:25) Jesus knew that imperfect humans are naturally concerned about obtaining basic necessities. 	 7 Ne polopoloki atu a Iesu i tena Lauga i te Mauga, penei: “Ke sē manava‵se koutou ki otou ola, ki mea e ‵kai ei koutou, mo mea e inu ei koutou, io me ko otou foitino, ki mea e ‵pei ei koutou.”* (Mataio 6:25) Ne iloa ne Iesu me e manava‵se sāle a tino sē ‵lei katoatoa ki mea e ‵tau o maua ne latou mō te olaga.


They may feel that they are losing out on something that the world offers. 	 E mafau‵fau latou me e isi se mea e galo i a latou i mea kolā e ofo mai ne te lalolagi.


(Include the box “Publications for the Blind.”) 	 (Ke aofia te pokisi, “Tusi mō Tino ‵Kivi.”)


18, 19. (a) How do the expressions of Rose and Christopher illustrate that being baptized is a privilege that leads to blessings? (b) How do you feel about the privilege of baptism? 	 18, 19. (a) E fakaasi mai pefea i lagonaga o Rose mo Christopher me i te papatisoga se tauliaga sili telā e iku atu ki fakamanuiaga e uke? (e) E pefea ou lagonaga e uiga ki te tauliaga ke papatiso?


3 If you are a baptized male Witness of Jehovah, what can help you to want to reach out for service privileges? 	 3 Kafai koe se tagata Molimau a Ieova telā ko oti ne papatiso, se a te mea e mafai o fesoasoani atu ke maua ne koe a tauliaga mō te taviniga?


The four Hebrew youths who refused to be assimilated into Babylonian court life received ‘knowledge, insight, and wisdom.’ 	 Ne maua ne talavou Epelu e tokofa kolā ne ita ma ola i te olaga i loto i te palesi o te tupu o Papelonia, a te ‘poto, te kilo ‵mao mo te atamai.’


(1 Peter 3:12) Indeed, our being faithful and obedient when we are alone is a good indication that we have “a complete heart” toward Jehovah, one that is pure in motive and that is firm for what is right. 	 (1 Petelu 3:12) E tonu, a te ‵tou fakamaoni māfai e ‵nofo tatou i a tatou eiloa se fakasiga ‵lei tenā o te “loto kātoa” ki a Ieova, ko te tino telā e ‵mā ana lagonaga kae tu mautakitaki i te faiga o te mea tonu.


20 How comforting it is to know that Jehovah, the God of all comfort, will eliminate all grief and provide permanent consolation when “all those in the memorial tombs will hear [Christ’s] voice and come out”! 	 20 Ko oko eiloa i te fakamafanafana ke iloa atu i a Ieova, te Atua o fakamafanafanaga, ka fakaseai katoatoa ne ia te fanoanoa kae tuku mai ne ia te fakamafanafanaga tumau me ka “lagona ei ne tino katoa kolā i loto i tanuga a tena leo [Keliso] ko ulu mai ei ki tua”!


We are willing to show a patient, waiting attitude until our hope is realized.—Read Romans 8:25. 	 E fia‵fia eiloa tatou o fakatali mo te kufaki ke oko ki te taimi e fakataunu ei ‵tou fakamoemoega.—Faitau te Loma 8:25.


Jesus said: “Ask and you will receive.” 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “Fakatagi atu, kae ka maua ne koutou.”


These paths ultimately lead to disappointment. 	 Ne iku atu eiloa a mea katoa konei ki se tulaga fakafanoanoa.


It should not be out of a mere sense of duty. 	 E se fai fua pelā me ko pānaki tonu mo tatou te tiute tenā.


(Matthew 8:1-3) He was unselfish, compassionate, courageous, and humble. 	 (Mataio 8:1-3) Ne kaimalie a ia, loto alofa, loto toa, kae loto maulalo.


Furthermore, we would be showing a lack of faith in Jehovah’s promise: “I will repay.” 	 E se gata i ei, e fakaasi atu ne tatou a te sē lava o te fakatuanaki ki te folafolaga a Ieova: “E a aku foki e toe ‵togi atu.”


In the Bible, individuals, rulers, and kingdoms are at times represented by trees. 	 I nisi taimi, e fakaaogā sāle a lakau i te Tusi Tapu ke fakasino atu ki tino taki tokotasi, pule, mo malo.


Granted, each Christian needs to develop that quality to the full, but it is especially important for elders to be approachable. 	 E tonu, e ‵tau mo Kelisiano taki tokotasi o ati aka a te uiga tenā, kae e tāua atu la ko toeaina ke uiga faigofie.


Murderers remain undetected or go unpunished. 	 E se ti ‵poa aka a tino tatino io me e se fakasala sāle latou.


“Although I had strong opinions and a keen interest in science, I believed the theory of evolution merely because other people said it was proved. 	 “E tigā eiloa e ma‵losi oku lagonaga kae fiafia ki mea fakasaienisi, ne talitonu au ki te akoakoga ko te evolusione ona fua ko nisi tino e fai mai me ko oti ne fakatalitonu aka.


Chariots and a Crown Safeguard You, Oct. 	 E Puipui Koe ne Kaliota mo se Kalauna, Oke.


Others are highly educated professionals, including scientists. 	 Nisi tino ne olo atu ki akoakoga ma‵luga, e aofia i ei a saienitisi.


Alberto served in the army for almost ten years. 	 Toeitiiti kae kātoa te sefulu tausaga ne galue ei a Alberto i te kautau.


Naturally, the host would want to offer his very best to such an honored guest. 	 E tonu, e manako eiloa a te tino i a ia te taulaga ke ofo atu ne ia a te ‵toe mea ‵lei ki se vaegā mālō maluga penā.


And he used Job’s example to remind them that Jehovah richly rewards his faithful servants. 	 Kae ne fakaaogā ne ia te fakaakoakoga a Iopu ke fakamasaua atu ei i a Ieova e fakamanuia malosi ne ia ana tavini fakamaoni.


A God Slow to Anger 	 Se Atua e Tuai o Ita


6:51, 52—What was “the meaning of the loaves” that the disciples failed to grasp? 	 6:51, 52—Se a te uiga o “falaoa” telā ne seki malamalama i ei a soko?


By far the majority held firm to the fundamental Scriptural principle: “Obey God as ruler rather than men.”—Acts 5:29; Mark 12:17. 	 A te tokoukega o latou ne puke ‵mautakitaki ki te fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu me e ‵tau mo latou o “faka‵logo ki te Atua i lō te faka‵logo ki tino.”—Galuega 5:29; Maleko 12:17.


How did Obadiah’s godly fear help him, and how does his example help you? 	 Ne fesoasoani atu pefea a te mataku o Opetaia ki te Atua, kae e aogā pefea a tena fakaakoakoga ki a koe?


14 Even though we are patient, the word does not bear fruit in most people with whom we start to study the Bible. 	 14 E tiga eiloa e kufaki tatou, e se ‵fua mai te muna i te tokoukega o tino kolā e kamata o sukesuke mo tatou ki te Tusi Tapu.


Instead, we strive to merit his approval. 	 E taumafai tatou o fakatāua a tena taliaga.


Surely this ought to be a matter of great urgency for everyone.—John 17:3. 	 E tonu, se mea tāua ‵ki eiloa te mea tenei ki tino taki tokotasi katoa.—Ioane 17:3.


“Violent witnesses rise up,” said the psalmist David. “What I have not known they ask me.” 	 Ne fai mai te faisalamo ko Tavita penei: “A tino amio ma‵sei e molimau ‵se ne latou au, kae taku ‵se foki ne latou au i agasala e se iloa ne au.”


Indeed, interesting experiences in our ministry and current events that remind us that we are living in the last days provide a variety of material for stimulating conversations.—Acts 14:27; 2 Timothy 3:1-5. 	 A tala ‵gali e uiga ki ‵tou galuega talai e pelā foki mo fakalavelave e ‵tupu i ‵tou tafa kolā e fakamasaua mai i ei me ko ‵nofo atu tatou i aso fakaoti e tuku mai i ei se fakasologa o mea e uke ke sau‵tala ki ei.—Galuega 14:27; 2 Timoteo 3:1-5.


Instead, be resolved to remember your Grand Creator. 	 I lō te fai penā, ke na fakaiku aka ke masaua ne koe tou Atua Sili, telā ne faite ne ia koe.


Jehovah Cares for You 	 E Atafai a Ieova ki a Koe


When King Saul sent men to David’s home to put him to death, David prayed: “Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; from those rising up against me may you protect me. 	 I te taimi ne uga atu ei ne te Tupu ko Saulo a tāgata ki te fale o Tavita ke tamate tou tagata, ne ‵talo atu a Tavita: “Toku Atua, fakasao au mai oku fili, puipui au mai i a latou kolā e faitaua mai ki a au!


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But remember that your tribulations on the road to eternal life are temporary. 	 Kae masaua me se taimi toetoe fua ka puapuaga i ei tatou i te taimi e sa‵sale atu ei i ‵tou auala ki te ola se-gata-mai.


Our developing similar confidence in God can give us the courage to face any of today’s adversities.—Read Psalm 46:1-3. 	 A te atiakaga o se loto talitonu penā ki te Atua e tuku mai ei ki a tatou a te malosi ke fakafesagai atu ki so se fakalavelave i aso nei.—Faitau te Salamo 46:1-3.


This word picture conveys warmth and closeness, does it not? 	 E mata, e se fakaasi mai i kupu ‵gali konei a te alofa mo te ‵pili o te fesokotakiga?


Slave for the Master, Christ.” 	 Ke masaua ne koutou, ne maua ne koutou mai i te Aliki [ko Ieova] te tofi, ko te otou taui tena, i a koutou e tavini atu ki te Aliki ko Keliso.”


(Matthew 6:31-34) The prayer for “bread for this day” sets the pattern for leading simple lives of “godly devotion along with contentment.”—1 Timothy 6:6-8, footnote. 	 (Mataio 6:31-34) A te ‵talo ke “tuku mai omotou meakai mō te aso nei” se fakaakoakoga o te ola i se olaga faigofie kae tavini atu ki te Atua mo te ‘loto malie ki mea ko mafai o maua.’—1 Timoteo 6:6-8.


Additionally, we have the complete Bible, and if we read it and meditate on its contents, we prepare ourselves for tests of faith. 	 E se gata i ei, ko oti ne maua ne tatou te Tusi Tapu kātoa, kae kafai e fai‵tau kae mafau‵fau ‵loto tatou ki ei, ko fakatoka eiloa tatou ki tofotofoga o te fakatuanaki.


God wants no one to be destroyed. 	 E se manako te Atua ke fakaseai atu so se tino.


Why must we not let the Devil deceive us? 	 Kaia e se ‵tau o talia ne tatou te Tiapolo ke faka‵se ne ia tatou?


15 Some of us have needs that are unique. 	 15 E isi foki ne manakoga fakapito o nisi o tatou.


That was a foregleam of what was yet to come, for the major fulfillment of the restoration was still future. 	 Ne ‵valo mai penei a te valoaga a Mika: “I [‵toe vaega o] aso [fakaoti konei], te mauga tela e tu ei te Faletapu ka maluga atu i mauga katoa.


A Christian would not want to stay in a place where immorality is tolerated. 	 E se manako eiloa se Kelisiano ke nofo i se koga telā e talia ei a amioga finalalolagi.


“Clothe yourselves with . . . mildness.”—COLOSSIANS 3:12. 	 “E ‵tau mo koutou o taofi ‵mau ki te . . . agamalū.—KOLOSE 3:12.


Such manuscripts are called palimpsests, from a Greek word meaning “scraped again.” 	 Ne taku a vaegā pelugā tusi penā ki palimpsests, ne maua mai i se pati Eleni telā e fakauiga ke “toe soi kea‵tea.”


Think of situations that might lead to conflict, and determine how to handle them. 	 Mafaufau ki tulaga kolā e mafai o iku atu ei ki kinauga, kae fakaiku aka te auala ke faka‵lei aka a mea konā.


(Matt. 5:40, 41)* Consideration for others and a desire to help them also move us to go the extra mile, so to speak.—1 Cor. 13:5; Titus 3:1, 2. 	 (Mataio 5:40, 41)* A te amanaia ki nisi tino mo te manakoga ke fesoasoani atu ki a latou e fakamalosi mai ke amo ne tatou te amoga i maila e lua, i se auala fakatusa.—1 Kolinito 13:5; Tito 3:1, 2.


You will call, and I myself shall answer you. 	 Ka ko au ka fakatalitali ki te taimi lei, ka fakatali au ke oti atu a taimi o fakalavelave konei.


14 Many who thirsted for Bible truth fled to countries where the influence of the church was less pervasive. 	 14 A te tokoukega o latou kolā ne fia inu malosi ki te munatonu mai te Tusi Tapu ne ‵tele ki fenua kolā e se lasi te malosi o te lotu ki ei.


According to Ephesians 4:30, 31, we must rid ourselves of what? 	 E ‵tusa mo pati i te Efeso 4:30, 31, se a te mea e ‵tau o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai i ei?


It may interfere with our spiritual pace and even cause us to stagger and tire out. 	 Kāti e fakalavelave mai ki te ga‵solo o tatou ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga kae fai foki ei tatou ke takase‵se kae fi‵ta.


This quality, therefore, has a purpose. 	 Tela la, e isi se pogai aogā o te uiga tenei.


He spoke of a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. 	 Ne faipati a ia e uiga ki se tupu telā ne fakamasino ne ia ana tavini e uiga ki olotou kaitalafu.


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And his harvesting work was surely effective, for in writing to Christians in Corinth in about 55 C.E., he said: “I make known to you, brothers, the good news which I declared to you, which you also received, in which you also stand.” (1 Corinthians 15:1) The apostles and other early Christians were industrious harvest workers. 	 Ne magoi ‵ki tena galuega, me i te taimi ne tusi atu ei a ia ki Kelisiano i Kolinito i te tausaga kāti ko te 55 T.A., ne fai atu a ia penei: “Taina, au e manako o fakamasaua atu ki a koutou e uiga mō te Tala ‵Lei tela ne folafola atu ne au ki a koutou, tela ne talia ne koutou kae tenei foki e tumau koutou i ei i te fakatuanaki.” (1 Kolinito 15:1) Ne fakaoti ne Kelisiano i aso mua olotou mafi i te faiga pelā me ne tino ‵kati saito.


At the same time, Jehovah indicated his approval of Job by referring to him four times as “my servant” and by instructing him to intercede in behalf of the wrongdoers. 	 I te taimi foki eiloa tenā, ne fakaasi atu ne Ieova tena fiafia ki a Iopu mai i te fakasino fakafa atu ki tou tagata e pelā me ko “taku tavini” kae fakatonu atu foki ke ‵talo a ia mō tino fakamafanafana fakaloiloi konā.


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6 What is the larger fulfillment of Malachi’s prophecy? 	 6 Se a te fakataunuga lasi o te valoaga a Malaki?


Have you personally entered into God’s rest? 	 E mata, ko oti koe ne ulu tonu atu ki loto i te koga malōlō o te Atua?


The foregoing is a sampling of what can trigger feelings of disappointment. 	 A tala konā e fakaasi mai i ei a mea kolā e mafai o māfua mai i ei te loto fanoanoa.


If he associated with that much-older man, how might he have been affected? 	 Moi fai ne fesokotaki atu a ia ki te tagata matua ‵ki tenā, e pefea ana lagonaga ki ei?


The clergy of Christendom had long been doing just that. 	 Ko leva ne fai sāle ne faifeau o Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se a te mea tenā.


Next, consider one who did his best to imitate Jesus. 	 I te suā mea, ka sau‵tala tatou ki se tino telā ne galue malosi ke fakaakoako atu ki a Iesu.


(Gal. 5:18) After all, what would be the point of such a law? It is Jehovah’s will that we cultivate Christlike qualities forever and display them without restriction. 	 (Kalatia 5:18) E manako a Ieova ke momea aka te fakaasiatuga ne tatou a uiga konei kae ke fakaasi atu ki tino ke oko eiloa ki te se-gata-mai.


Although the psalmist’s ‘organism and heart might fail,’ God would be his “share to time indefinite.” 	 E tiga eiloa e mafai o ‘vāivāi te foitino mo te loto’ o te faisalamo, e fai eiloa te Atua e pelā me “ko tena malosi” io me ko tena ola tenā ki te se-gata-mai.


Because “your adversary, the Devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour someone.” (1 Pet. 5:8) Will that someone be you? 	 “Me i te otou fili, telā ko te Tiapolo, e fanofano tele e pelā mo se leona fekai, e salasala ki te tino ke kai ne ia.” (1 Petelu 5:8) E mata, e mafai o fai koe mo fai te tino tenā?


(Ephesians 4:32) When we forgive others their faults, we will have good reason to expect God to forgive us ours. 	 (Efeso 4:32) Kafai e fakamagalo ne tatou a mea ‵se a nisi tino, ka fakamoe‵moe foki eiloa tatou ke fakamagalo tatou ne te Atua.


He understood how she must have felt after all those years of illness and discerned that she was desperate for help. 	 Ne malamalama a ia i ana lagonaga i tausaga katoa o tena masaki kae ne iloa foki ne ia a te lasi o te manakoga mō se fesoasoani.


(Prov. 26:20) Whether they realize it or not, malicious slanderers imitate Satan the Devil.* “Meddlers in other people’s affairs.” 	 (Faataoto 26:20) Faitalia me e iloa ne latou io me ikai, a te tino fatufatu e fakaakoako eiloa ki a Satani te Tiapolo.* “Ne tino e fakalavelave ki galuega a nisi tino.”


(1 John 2:4) But something else is required if we truly wish to know Jehovah. 	 (1 Ioane 2:4) Kae e isi aka foki se mea e manakogina māfai e ma‵nako tonu tatou ke iloa ne tatou a Ieova.


Yes, the Scriptures present us with many instructive contrasts, which can help us to walk in God’s way. 	 Ao, e tuku mai ki a tatou i Tusitusiga Tapu a fakatusatusaga o manatu kese‵kese aoga e uke, kolā e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke sa‵sale tatou i te auala o te Atua.


Shortly thereafter, the woman began attending meetings at the Kingdom Hall. 	 Mai tua malie ifo i ei, ne kamata o kau atu te fafine tenei ki fakatasiga i te Kingdom Hall.


(Hebrews 12:9) God makes such a relationship with him possible by allowing us to draw close to him and by hearing our prayers. 	 (Epelu 12:9) E fai ne te Atua se vaegā fesokotakiga penā mai te talia ne ia tatou ke fakapili‵pili ki a ia mo te fakalogologo mai ki ‵tou ‵talo.


What, though, about all the other corrupt organizations? 	 Kae e a nisi fakapotopotoga sē fakamaoni?


He does not lose heart, however, for he is determined to “show a waiting attitude” for Jehovah. 	 Ne seki loto vāivāi a ia me ne fakaiku aka ne ia ke fakaasi atu a tena nofo “fakatalitali” ki a Ieova.


After all, the resurrection of Christ was a key element of the Christian faith, being inseparably linked to some of the Bible’s most basic teachings about God’s sovereignty, his name, his Kingdom, and our salvation. 	 E se gata i ei, a te toetuga o Keliso ko te kī ki te fakatuanaki o Kelisiano, telā e ‵soko tasi mo te pulega a te Atua, tena igoa, tena Malo, mo te ‵tou fakaolataga.


(1 John 1:7) They also come to appreciate God’s purpose to have “a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” 	 (1 Ioane 1:7) Ne fia‵fia foki latou ke iloa atu te fuafuaga a te Atua ke ‘faka‵tu mai katoa mai te mate a tino ‵lei mo tino se ‵lei.’


14 “The true knowledge” has become abundant through the many who are proclaiming the good news. 	 14 Ko gasolo aka eiloa o lasi a “te iloaga tonu” ona ko te tokouke o tino e talai atu ne latou a te tala ‵lei.


“Do not harm him, for who can lift his hand against the anointed of Jehovah and remain innocent? . . . 	 E fakasala eiloa ne te Aliki [Ieova] te tino e oko ana lima ki tena tupu ne filifilia. . . .


“A physical man does not receive the things of the spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him,” says the Bible. 	 “Ka ko te tino telā e se maua ne ia te Agaga, e se maua foki ne ia a meaalofa mai te Agaga o te Atua.


Those words apply in principle to Christ’s “other sheep” as well. 	 E aoga foki a te fakatakitakiga tenā ki ‘nisi mamoe’ a Keliso.


Since these questions involve our relationship with our Creator, surely it is important to get his views on the matter. 	 Ona ko te mea e aofia a te ‵tou fesokotakiga mo te ‵tou Mafuaga i fesili konei, se mea tāua ke maua ne tatou tena kilokiloga e uiga ki te mea tenei.


20 As foretold, God declared that Jesus is his Son. 	 20 E pelā mo te mea ne ‵valo mai, ne folafola mai ne te Atua i a Iesu ko tena Tama.


Hence, Paul asks Christians with a weaker conscience: “Why do you judge your brother?” 	 Tela la, ne fesili atu ei a Paulo ki Kelisiano kolā e vāi‵vāi olotou loto lagona: “Ai a e fakamasino ei ne koe tou taina?”


REBEKAH looked out over the rugged landscape as the shadows lengthened. 	 NE KILO atu a Lepeka ki se kogā laumanafa sē laugatasi i te taimi ne gasolo ifo loa o pouli.


5 Scientists have discovered a great deal about earth’s position in our solar system as well as the perfect orbit, size, and mass of our large moon. 	 5 Ko oti ne sukesuke ne saienitisi a mea e uke e uiga ki te tulaga o te lalolagi i loto i te la mo ana paneta katoa e pelā foki mo tena tamilosaga, tena lasi, mo te ‵mafa mo te lasi o te masina.


In fact, it is a prelude to a period of peace on earth.—Revelation 21:3, 4. 	 A te tonuga loa, se kamataga ki se vaitaimi o te filemu i luga i te lalolagi.—Fakaasiga 21:3, 4.


Fully Equipped to Oppose the Devil 	 Ke Toka Katoatoa o ‵Teke Atu te Tiapolo


(1 Thess. 4:9, 10) That specific assignment is given to each one of us. 	 (1 Tesalonia 4:9, 10) A te galuega fakapitoa tenā e tuku mai eiloa ki a tatou taki tokotasi.


(2 Peter 2:5) They must have scoffed at his message about a coming Deluge, even as some scoff when we provide Scriptural proof that the present system of things will soon be destroyed. 	 (2 Petelu 2:5) Kāti ne fakatauemu atu latou ki tena fekau e uiga ki te Lolo telā ka oko mai, e pelā eiloa mo nisi tino kolā e fakatauemu mai ki a tatou māfai ko fakaasi atu a fakamaoniga mai te Tusi Tapu me ko pili o fakaseai atu te lalolagi masei tenei.


(Matthew 16:21) How shocking this disclosure must have been to Jesus’ disciples, for up to then they had expected their Leader to establish his Kingdom on the earth!—Luke 19:11; Acts 1:6. 	 (Mataio 16:21) Kāti ne ‵poi masei ana soko i te fakaasiga tenā, me ne fakamoe‵moe eiloa latou i te taimi tenā ke fakatu aka ne te lotou Takitaki a tena Malo i te lalolagi!—Luka 19:11; Galuega 1:6.


53:11—What is the knowledge by means of which the Messiah “will bring a righteous standing to many people”? 	 53:11, NW—Se a te iloaga telā ka fai ei ne te Mesia “ke maua ne tino e tokouke se tulaga amiotonu”?


Today, he is using his holy spirit, his Word, and his organization to sustain those who “fight the fine fight of the faith,” setting before them the reward of “everlasting life.” (1 Timothy 6:11, 12) Yes, walking worthily of Jehovah is possible, and it is the wise thing to do.—Proverbs 23:15, 19. 	 I aso nei, e fakaaogā ne ia tena agaga tapu, tena Muna mo tena fakapotopotoga ke fakamalosi atu ki tino kolā e “‵tele . . . i te fakatautelega o te fakatuanaki,” ko te mea ke maua ne latou te taui ko te “ola se gata mai.” (1 Timoteo 6:11, 12) E tonu, a te ola i se olaga aogā mō Ieova se mea e mafai o fai, kae ko te toe mea poto foki ke fai.—Faataoto 23:15, 19.


(Read 2 Thessalonians 2:15.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Tesalonia 2:15.)


What penetrating observation did Jesus make? 	 Se a te kilokiloga ‵loto telā ne fai mai ne Iesu?


“A heart that is joyful does good as a curer,” says the Bible, “but a spirit that is stricken makes the bones dry.” 	 “Kafai koe e matafiafia faeloa, kae ka tumau te malosi i a koe,” ko pati i te Tusi Tapu.


(Isaiah 14:3, 4, 12-15) Satan the Devil, whose pride is similar to that of the Babylonian dynasty, will also meet an ignoble end.—Daniel 4:30; 5:2-4, 23. 	 (Isaia 14:3, 4, 12-15, Tusi Paia, Samoa) Ka maua foki ne Satani te Tiapolo, telā e ‵pau eiloa tena fakamatamata mo tupu o Papelonia, se gataga fakamasiasi.—Tanielu 4:30; 5:2-4, 23.


She even took up the challenge of learning the indigenous languages spoken by the Otomi and Tlapaneco peoples. 	 Ne taumafai foki tou fafine o tauloto a te gana telā e faipati ne tino Otomi mo Tlapaneco.


2 Unlike humans, loyal spirit creatures are able to look upon Jehovah’s face. 	 2 E se pelā mo tino penei, e mafai o ‵kilo atu a tino faka-te-agaga fakamaoni ki mata o Ieova.


As you do, you will probably discover that you enjoy the preaching work more. 	 Kafai e fai koe penā, ka mafai o iloa ne koe me e momea aka tou fiafia i te galuega talai.


In part, Jesus said: “Do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the wicked one.” 	 Ne fai mai Iesu i se vaega i ei, penei: “Sa takitakigina matou ki se tofotofoga, kae faka‵sao mai matou mai te [tino] masei.”


Those who volunteered to do this showed a self-sacrificing spirit. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne tino kolā ne fai ne latou te mea tenei a te uiga fia fesoasoani i loto i se tulaga faigatā.


(Read Psalm 143:10.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 143:10.)


Sadly, life in Satan’s wicked world creates a tremendous amount of pressure, which can cause anxiety and thus make a person feel weighed down. 	 Se mea fakafanoanoa, me i te ola i te lalolagi masei tenei a Satani e fakamāfua i ei a mea e uke kolā e mafatia ei tatou, kolā e fai ei ke manavase kae loto vāivāi se tino.


(2 Cor. 1:19, 20) The ransom gives all faithful humans the prospect of everlasting life. 	 (2 Koli. 1:19, 20) Ne tuku mai ne te togiola a te fakamoemoega ki tino katoa ki te ola se-gata-mai.


3 By presenting the value of his shed blood, Jesus provided genuine atonement for our sins.—HEBREWS 9:12, 24; 1 PETER 3:21, 22. 	 3 Mai te ofoatuga o tena toto tāua telā ne maligi, ne mafai ei ne Iesu o faka‵ma tonu ‵tou agasala.—EPELU 9:12, 24; 1 PETELU 3:21, 22.


As part of honoring them, the speaker will not feature humor or folk sayings. 	 Ko te mea ke fakaaloalo atu ki a laua, e se faipati a te failauga ki mea faifa‵kata io me ne tala ‵kai.


(Exodus 21:29, 30) Jesus paid the price when he died for us.—Read John 3:16. 	 (Esoto 21:29, 30) Ne ‵togi ne Iesu te togi i te taimi ne mate ei mō tatou.—Faitau te Ioane 3:16.


Evidently because Elisha appreciated his God-given privilege of ministering to Elijah. 	 Ona ko te loto fakafetai o Elisaia ki tena tauliaga ne tuku mai i te Atua ke tavini atu a ia ki a Elia.


They assist a sign-language congregation to help some of the more than 300 deaf publishers and interested ones in the country. 	 Ne ‵kau atu laua ki se fakapotopotoga fai tāga ke fesoasoani atu ki tino talai ‵tuli e silia atu mo te 300 e pelā foki mo tino fia‵fia i te fenua.


(Luke 13:6) Sitting under one’s own vine and fig tree symbolizes peaceful, prosperous, and secure conditions. 	 (Luka 13:6) E fakauiga a te ‵nofo filemu mai lalo o se togāvine io me se togāmati ki se tulaga tokagamalie, fiafia e aunoa mo ne fakalavelave.


It may be tempting to think that way. 	 Kāti e mafau‵fau sāle tatou penā.


More in the congregation now have an opportunity to make a public expression of their faith by answering a printed question, by giving an application of a scripture, by relating a brief experience that illustrates the wisdom of following Bible principles, or in other ways. 	 Ko maua ne tino e tokouke atu i te fakapotopotoga a te avanoaga ke fakaasi atu te lotou fakatuanaki i mua o tino katoa mai te faiga o tali ki fesili kolā e ‵lomi mai, i te fakamatala mai o te aoga o se tusi faitau, mai te faiga o se tamā tala telā e fakaasi mai i ei a te aoga o te tautali ki fakatakitakiga fakavae i te Tusi Tapu, io me ko nisi auala aka.


WEEK OF JUNE 4-10, 2018 	 TE VAIASO I A IUNI 4-10, 2018


Ask yourself: ‘What does each quality mean? 	 Fesili ifo ki a koe: ‘Se a te mea e fakauiga ki ei a uiga takitasi konā?


Because Satan contends that man serves God only for selfish reasons, and he is desperate to prove his point. 	 Me e fakasalalau atu ne Satani te manatu me e tavini atu fua a tino ki te Atua ona ko uiga kaiū, kae e taumafai malosi eiloa a ia ke fakatalitonu aka te manatu tenā.


It will mean lifting faithful humans to perfection, completely reconciling them to God. 	 A tino fakamaoni ka ‵tu i te tulaga ‵lei katoatoa, kae ka ‵lei katoatoa ei te lotou fesokotakiga mo te Atua.


My companions at work could not understand why I wanted to make such drastic changes. 	 Ne ‵numi oku taugasoa i te galuega me kaia ko fai ne au se ‵fuliga lasi ‵ki penei ki toku olaga.


[Blurb on page 12] 	 [Te Manatu Tāua i te itulau e 12]


(Genesis 1:27, 28; Isaiah 45:18) Jehovah did not individually create every human, as he did the millions of angels. 	 (Kenese 1:27, 28; Isaia 45:18) Ne seki faite ne Ieova a tino taki tokotasi, e pelā mo te faitega ne ia te fia miliona o agelu.


John needed faith to believe what he saw in vision. 	 Ne manakogina ne Ioane a te fakatuanaki ke mafai o talitonu a ia ki mea ne lavea ne ia i te fakaasiga tena.


Do I look for opportunities to identify myself as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses?’ 	 E mata, e ‵sala atu au ki avanoaga ke fakaasi atu ki tino i a au se Molimau a Ieova?’


10, 11. (a) How did Jesus end his consideration of the ninth happiness? (b) Why were the prophets persecuted? 	 10, 11. (a) Ne fakaoti pefea ne Iesu ana pati e uiga ki te iva o vaegā fiafia? (e) Kaia ne fakasauāgina ei a pelofeta?


The Bible foretold the world conditions we see today 	 Ne ‵valo mai i te Tusi Tapu a fakanofonofoga i te lalolagi kolā e lavea atu ne tatou i aso nei


17 Whether to stay single or to get married is a matter of determining in one’s heart if one is able to cultivate the gift of singleness. 	 17 A te nofo taka io me ko te avaga se mea telā e fakaiku ana ne se tino i tena loto māfai e mafai o ati aka ne ia a te meaalofa ko te nofo taka.


But not just anyone can read the Bible and fully grasp that truth. 	 Kae e se ko tino katoa e mafai o fai‵tau ki te Tusi Tapu kae malamalama i te munatonu tenā.


“But just when our diet seemed to become unbearable,” says Jassa, “our Bible students began to give us mangoes, bananas, papayas and, of course, bags full of lemons!” 	 “Kae ko te taimi eiloa telā ko se ‵kafi ei ne māua o toe ‵kai ki mā mea‵kai,” ko pati a Jassa, “ne kamata ei o aumai ne mā tino a‵koga ki te Tusi Tapu a mango, futi, olesi, mo taga ei e ‵fonu i lemoni!”


What Defense Do We Have? 	 Ne a Puipuiga e Maua ne Tatou?


She failed to accept the instruction that Adam conveyed to her. 	 Ne fakatamala tou fafine ke talia a fakatonuga kolā ne taku atu ne Atamu ki a ia.


11. How did Boaz show that he kept listening to Jehovah? 	 11 Ne ola a Poasa i te vaitaimi o famasino o te kau Isalaelu.


It is not like getting on a bus that simply carries those on board to victory. 	 E se ‵pau mo te sopo fua ki luga i se pasi telā e ave ne ia a tino i ei ke ‵sili.


After we have been brought into the protective and loving care of God’s clean organization, we have the responsibility to help maintain it. 	 Kafai ko oti ne aumai tatou ki loto i te puipuiga mo te tausiga atafai o te fakapotopotoga ‵ma a te Atua, e maua ne tatou te tiute ke fesoasoani atu i te fakatumauga o te ‵ma.


But unlike Adam, Jesus lived up to the standard Jehovah expected from a perfect man. 	 Kae ne ‵kese mai i a Atamu, me ne ola a Iesu e tusa mo tulaga kolā ne fakamoemoe a Ieova me ‵tau o maua ne se tagata ‵lei katoatoa.


Or you might consider the sheer pleasure of being able to see and hear Jesus—to be able to learn from him or to see him perform some miracle. 	 Io me kāti ko mafaufau fua koe ki te fakafiafia fua ke mafai o matea kae ke lagona atu foki ne koe a Iesu—ke mafai o tauloto mai i a ia io me lavea ne koe a te faiga ne ia o nisi vavega.


Why do we not pressure anyone to get baptized? 	 Kaia e se faimālo aka ne tatou so se tino ke papatiso?


How could Rehoboam foresee that soon his own ability to resolve complex issues would be tested? 	 E mafai pefea ne Leopoamo o talitonu me ko pili o faka‵lei aka ne ia a fakalavelave faiga‵ta ona ko tena poto?


The sacrifice of his Son was an expression of God’s deep love for mankind. 	 A te taulaga a tena Tama se fakaasiga o te ‵poko o te alofa o te Atua mō tino.


If so, you are not alone. 	 Kafai e penā loa, e se ko koe fua tokotasi.


By means of Jesus, Jehovah would ultimately crush Satan and remove the effects of his rebellion.—Genesis 3:15. 	 E auala i a Iesu, fakamuli loa ka nutipalapala ne ia a Satani kae ka ave keatea foki a ikuga ma‵sei o tena ‵tekeatuga.—Kenese 3:15.


Why should we guard against the spirit of independence? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei ke ‵kalo keatea tatou mai i te agaga o te fia tu tokotasi?


14 Daniel showed faith and courage when his enemies prevailed upon King Darius to issue a decree that “whoever makes a petition to any god or man for thirty days except to you, O king, should be thrown to the lions’ pit.” 	 14 Ne fakaasi mai ne Tanielu a te fakatuanaki mo te loto malosi i te taimi ne fakamalosi atu ei ana fili ki te tupu ko Taliu ke fai se tulafono “me i aso e tolusefulu e tapu eiloa se tino e fakamolemole ki se atua io me se isi tino i se mea e manako a ia ki ei, na ki a koe tokotasi eiloa.


Nevertheless, we endured our grief, confident that nothing—not even death—can separate Daniel from Jehovah’s love. 	 Kae tiga te feitu tenā, ne kufaki māua i te loto fanoanoa, kae loto tali‵tonu me e seai aka se mea—ke oko foki loa ki te mate—e mafai ne ia o ‵vae kea‵tea a Daniel mai te alofa o Ieova.


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Must a grieving relative be forever left to ponder the whereabouts of a dead loved one? 	 E mata, e ‵tau o tukutiaki se kāiga fanoanoa telā e fi‵ta i te mafaufau ki te koga e ola ei tena kāiga pele telā ko mate?


21 Jesus’ leadership was not meant to last only a few years. 	 21 A te takitakiga a Iesu ne seki fai fua mō se fia tausaga.


Really, though, men as well as women may take a lesson from Rebekah’s humility, for who of us does not need more of that lovely quality? 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e mafai o maua ne tāgata mo fāfine se akoakoga mai i te loto maulalo o Lepeka, kae ko oi i a tatou e se manakogina malosi ne ia a te uiga gali tenā?


(1 Sam. 17:34, 35) He displayed tremendous courage when he confronted a battle-hardened giant. 	 (1 Samu. 17:34, 35) Ne fakaasi atu ne ia te loto toa fakaofoofogia i te taimi ne fakafesagai atu ei a ia ki se tagata mafi i te taua.


The Bible shows that God created humans with the desire and the will to live. 	 E fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu me ne faite a tino ne te Atua mo te manakoga mo te loto fia ola.


Many stories preserved for our benefit in the Bible offer us touching examples of people who loved Jehovah and served him faithfully despite adverse circumstances. 	 A tala e uke i te Tusi Tapu kolā ne tusi mō te ‵lei o tatou e tuku mai i ei ne fakaakoakoga fakaotia loto o tino kolā ne a‵lofa ki a Ieova kae tavini fakamaoni atu ki a ia faitalia a fakalavelave faiga‵ta.


Therefore, let us sincerely communicate encouraging things to others, “whatever saying is good for building up as the need may be, that it may impart what is favorable to the hearers.”—Eph. 4:29. 	 Tela la, ke na fesokotaki atu tatou ki nisi tino mai te fakamalosi ‵tonu atu ki a latou, i “vaegā pati kolā e aoga i te puti ake kae maua mai ei foki a mea ‵lei, ko te mea ke fua mai au pati ki te ‵lei, i tino kolā ne fakalogo‵logo ki a koe.”—Efeso 4:29.


Like Elijah, you may at times take a human view of a certain problem rather than use “the wisdom from above” to deal with it. 	 E pelā mo Elia, i nisi taimi kāti ka maua ne koe se kilokiloga fua faka-te-tagata ki se fakalavelave i lō te fakaaogāga o “te poto mai te lagi” ke ‵teu aka ei te fakalavelave tenā.


They needed to accept God’s provision for salvation and not try to work out their own future in their own way, as Adam and Eve had. 	 Ne ‵tau o talia ne latou te fakatokaga a te Atua mō te fakaolataga kae ke mo a ma taumafai o fai eiloa olotou olaga mō aso mai mua i olotou auala eiloa, e pelā mo te mea ne fai ne Atamu mo Eva.


(Ephesians 5:25-33) Hence, husbands are required to exercise their headship, not in a selfish way, but in a loving way. 	 (Efeso 5:25-33) Tela la, e manakogina ke fakagalue ne tāgata a‵vaga olotou pulega, e se i se auala kaimanako, kae i se auala alofa.


HAVE JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES GIVEN INCORRECT DATES FOR THE END? 	 E MATA, KO OTI NE TUKU ‵SE ATU NE MOLIMAU A IEOVA NE PO MASINA E UIGA KI TE OKO MAI O TE GATAGA?


He stayed calm and respectful. 	 Ne nofo filemu a ia kae ne fakaasi atu foki ne ia te āva.